The Cambrian News and Merionethshire Standard

Yn Amser Rhyfet. [Soned i Cadben David Jones, Wern Isaf, Llanio Road.] Tu draw i'r don, o gyrraedd mam a thad, Yng ngwely'r alltud A huna yn dy head, Yr hedd a brynnaist a dy waed, tra th wlad Dy hun a garai fod yn fan dy ledd. Ni oha ein dagprau wlitho th dwmpatn glas, Ac nid oes obaith leddfa loes em oron, -0 Dduw! mor rhyfedd ydyw trefn Dy RAS= J Ti dorrodd fedd i'r milwr dros y don.— Ond huna mwy dan gysgod gwydd y Somne; Ni eill un fagnel rwygo mwy dy hedd,— Mae'th delyn di yn boddi corn y gad. Nyni sy'n griddfan yn yr aelwyd Ion, Nyni sy'n rhodio llwybrau gwaed i'r bedd, Tra tithau'n canu mwy mewn Nefol Wlad. D. LLOYD-JENKINS. Y LLANC 0 GiYMRO. Ar wastadeddau'r estron wlad, Mi wela'r "Uanc o Gymro"; Gwag yw ei le yn nhy ei dad, A phrudd yw'r cof am dano. 'Roeda dydd ei fyn'd o'i gartref clyd, Yn ddiwrnod byth i'w gofio;- I Rhyfeddaf ddiwrnod yn y byd Fu'hwn i'r "llanc o Gymro." I Mae gweddi mam a chyngor tad, 0 hyd yn anwyl iddo; Fel engylgwyn hen Walia, fad. Yn gwylio'r "llanc o Gymro." Tra bloedd y gad rydd ofn a braw- Tra'r fagnel fawr yn rhuo, Drugarog Dad! bydd Di gerllaw, A chofia'r "llanc o Gymro." Os daw yn ol ryw fore iach, Rwy'n gwybod y caiff groeso; Ac arwr'' lion y pentref bach ( A fydd y "llanc o Gymro." I Ond os mai cwympo fydd ei ran, Heb ddychwel mwy o hono. Byth gysegredig fo y fan Lie'i- huiia't- "Ilane o Gymro." J. J., Drenewydd. Dvdd Gwener dechreuwyd ar y drydedd flwyddyn o'r rhyfel. Ar ddechreu'r ail flwyddyn y gelyn oedd yn dal yr ochr i ymosodol ar yr holl gadfeusydd; ond erbyn ei diwedd cymerodd cyfnewidiad mawr le a cheisia'n awr a'i holl egni amddiffyn ei linel'lau. Oreir fod tgwrthvi-tynebia4 y Germaniaid yn gwanhau dydd ar ol dydd ac nas gallant ddal yn hir i wrthsefyll yr ymosodiadau nerthol dywelltir arnynt gan y Cyngrheiriaid. Ofer a chostfawr fu yr ymdrechion i droi'r Ffrancod a'r Prydeini-, aid allan o'r manau enillwyd ganddynt. I'r gogledd o Pozieres meddianodd y Pryd- einiaid dros ddwy fil o latheni o ail linell y gelyn a chymerwyd canoedd yn garch- arorion. Dal i symud wna'r Rwsiaid. Os I meddianant Kovel. y rheilffordd bwysig yn Volhynia, bydd yn ergyd ddifrifol ar y j gelyn. Dechreu'r wythnos cafwyd new- yddion gobeithiol o'r Aifft. Gorfodwyd 14,000 o'r Tyrcod i ffoi. | Bu y Zeppelins ar ymweliad ar wlad hon yn ystod yr wythnos ddiweddaf, and, rhwystrwyd hwy i wneud un niwed gan in llongau awyrol, ac ymlidiwyd hwy yn ol mor gynted ag v gwnaethant- eu hun- ain yn amlwg. Dinas Llundain yw nod yr Ellmyn, ond cedwir gwyliadwriaeth fanwl vno, ac nid yw'r Zeppelins yn ach- osi llawer o ddychryn. Mae ymddygiadau yr Ellmyn yn ystod y rhyfel wedi codi digllonedd y byd gwareiddiedig yn ei erbyn. Nid oes dim vn rhy arswydus gan- ddo i'w wneud. Y dydd o'r blaen saeth- wyd Cadben Fryatt, swyddog yr agerlong "Brussels," yr bvn a elwir yn "judicial murder." Ymdrechodd Fryatt rhedeg ei agerlong yn erbyn un o fadau tanforawl yr Ellmyn, ac ymhen ysbaid, tra ar for- daith a rail, cvmerwyd ef yn garcharor. Pan ddaeth yn hvsbvs y hwriedid oospi j Fryatt gwnaeth v Llysgenhadydd Ameri- canaidd ei oreu i atal i'r ddedfryd gael ei chyflawni, ond ofer fu ei apel. Ar ol hyny saethwyd dau Wyddel am na ymunent a'r fvddin. Dengys hyn pa mor eiddigedd- j us ,V": l' Ellmvn at y wlad hon. a sut v buasai yn ymddwyn pe yr enillai'r rhyfei. Bydd gan y Caiser gyfrif mawr i'w roddi ddvdd y setlo. 'j Hysbvswyd fod v Oyniror Rhyfol wedi j penderfynu rhyddhau 27,000 o filwyr i gynorthwyo amaethwvr yn y cynhauaf. Mor bell ag y caniata'r sofvllfa filwrol rhenir y milwvr vn 01 V nifer prrthynol i'r gwahanol ardaloedd. Dydd Morcher oedd y diwrnod olnf i dderbyn ceisiadau i am wasanaeth y milwvr drwy'r Nrewidfa Lafur. Gwelir nad yw'r nifer ellir eu: rliyddhau ond rhan fechan iawn o'r nifer arferol 0 weithwyr yn y cynhauaf. ac mae'n denyg fod llawer o'r milwvr ddan- fonir yn angbvfaddas a di-brofiad. "Beth bynag. d^ na fel yr acliwynir gan fFermwyr yn ami gerhron v tribunals. TTI, rheswm paham nn rhvddheir ychvvanofr o filwvr i weithio gyda'r cynhauaf ynu Nghvmru yw fod angpn cadw cynifer ohonynt yn agos i'r gororau dwyreiniol.

Aberystwyth Town Council SPEED OF MOTOR CAiRS. HUMOROUS SPEECH BY DR. HARRIES. The monthly meeting of the Town Coun- cil was held on Tuesday, there being pre- sent Alderman John Evans mayor; Alder- men C. M. Williams, E. P. Wynne, T. J. Samuel, and Daniel Thomas; Councillors Captain Doughton, J. Barclay Jenkins, Professor Edwards, David Davies, David Ellis; Messrs. A. J'. Hughes, town clerk, I John Evans, deputy town clerk; Rees Jones, borough surveyor; R. M. Bryden, borough accountant; and James Evans, sanitary inspector. MR. J. HUGH EDWARDS. A letter was read from Mr. J. Hugh Edwards, M.P., conveying to his col- leagues on the Council an expression of his warmest gratitude for their vote of sympathy with him in his illness. He was now gaining strength and looked forward to soon being back among his colleagues. CORRESPONDENCE. A letter was received from the Local Government Board sanctioning some and disallowing other items of expenditure in connection with the billeting of troops in the town. Mr. D. L. Jones and twenty-three other signatories petitioned the Council to change the name of Skinner-street. Mr. W. D. Owen. hon. secretary Eisteddfod Musical Comittee. wrote stating that his Committee. having failei to nego- tiate with the Municipal Band, had been compelled to engage another band. The Central Control Board acknowledged the report presented by the Mayor of a public meeting at Aberystwyth on July 5th and noted with satisfaction the result of the meeting. Miss Jones, secretary, Aberystwyth In- firmary. applied to the Council for its assent to a street collection in aid of the Infirmary, which was granted. The Clerk to the County Council for- warded a copy of County Council resolu- tions relating to the collection of local taxation licence duties. SKINNER, STREET. Referring to the petition to change the name of Skinner-street, Dr. Harries asked if there was anything historical about the name? Alderman Samuel said he did not know much about old Aberystwyth; but he believed there was a gloverdy about there once. Dr. Harries thought that those who were responsible for the ruin of the Castle should be entrusted with the matter. If the k" was left out it would be Sinner- street. (Laughter.) Alderman Samuel said the matter had been already discussed by the Council and it had been decided not to alter the name. It was inadvisable to do away with the old names. He proposed that the petition should be allowed to lie on the table. Dr. Harries seconded the proposition and it was agreed to. PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEES REPORT. The Works Committee stated that the Surveyor reported that Mr. J. H. Edwards, the present tenant of the field adjoining Nantceirio Hall and the main road is using water from the town mains by means of a connection (made previous to his occupation of the field) with the hall supply after that supply had passed j through the hall meter. It was resolved that Mr, Edwards should Be required to pay 30s. a year in addition to whatever payment is made by -^r- Morgan, and, failing that, the supply to the field to be cut off. It was resolved to supply Mr. John Williams, Maesbangor, with water, from the mains on the usual terms. Plans of a lock-up shop at the south end of North-road were again submitted on be- half of Miss Jones. Stonebridge-road, London and a letter was received from Mrs. Emma Davies, Jvilburni stating that she is now prepared to> allow the Corpora- tion to take off the corner of her leasehold premises. No. 1, Penglaise-terrace, to a distance of six feet each way. The plans distance of six feet each way. The plans were disapproved and the Surveyor was directed to draw a provisional line showing the land which the Council wish to make part of North-road and to explain to the Architect that the Committee will be pre- pared to reconsider the plans if they can obtain all the necessary consents. Coun- cillor Robert Doughton wrote suggesting that the building of a wall at the outer end of the proposed lake near the Castle Point should bo by contract, and it was re- solved that the Surveyor be authorised to erect a wall about three feet high. Dr. Harries said he was glad to find that the proposal to make a marine lake was to be carried through. Mr. Robert Doughton had worked hard to get the project through, but had been more or less personally ignored. There were two Doughtons in the Council-one a bfcg family man and the other Capt. Doughton —and he should like to make some dis- tinction in reference to that matter so that the name of Mr. Robert Doughton might be handed down to posterity. There was a large number of baths to which the names of celebrated Romans were at- tached and he proposed that the marine lake at Aberystwyth should be named "Piscina Robert de Doughtonia." Professor Edwards trusted, whatever name would be given to the lake, it would be built in an artistic manner and not like a stone groyne. Dr. Harries quite agreed with Professor Edwards. Nero's baths had 200 pillars of granite and marble and could seat 2,COO people on marble slabs. The report was adopted. LIBRARY COMMITTEE"S REPORT. The Committee reported having thanked Mr. W. E. Lee, Birmingham, for an old photograph of the Marine-terrace, and Miss Linnie Lewis for a "A Blind Bird's Nest." It having been stated that a maga- dine had been stolen from its case in the Reading Room, it was decided to offer a reward for the detection of the thief. It was resolved that Mr. Eyre Evans should be asked to provide as complete a list as possible of all men of the town who have joined the forces, and of all who have fallen in the war, so that anyone finding a name omitted may be able to make good the omission. The report was received. GENERAL PURPOSES COMMITTEE. The Committee decided to advertise in the National Eisteddfod Review, issued by the "Cambrian News." With reference to seats on the Promenade, it was resolved that the benches mentioned in a previous report be not removed and that no charge be made for seats during the band perform- ances. Mr. Barclay Jenkins, in introducing the report, said he wished to amend it by re- commending that four additional benches should be put opposite the bandstand. Alderman Samuel thought that the Council were inconsistent. First they de- cided to remove four seats and now they wanted to cram the place with the addi- tion of four seats. Mr. David Davies replied that some members of the Council at any rate, were consistent. He was always in favour of doubling the number of seats. The place would not be crammed even if six addi- tional seats were put there and more seats would mean more money voluntarily sub- I scribed for the band. Some councillors I advised the erection of a building over the band platform and the best way of getting more money was to put as many seats in front of the band as possible. Mr. Barclay Jenkins said by giving the people plenty of accommodation and seeing whether they appreciated the music the Council would be in a strong position in considering the question of covering the platform. The clause relative to the four seats having been agreed to, Mr. Dd. Davies said the Committee was going to put an; advertisement on the band programme ad- vertising Aberystwyth as a winter resort, but he saw nothing about that on the agenda. At the beginning of the winter the Corporation spent £80 or £100 nobody knew where in advertising, but was neglecting to advertise on the band pro- gramme when the place was full of visitors and informing them that Aberystwyth was the mildest place in the kingdom in win- ter. It was also decided that boards should be erected on the Castle Grounds, at the Lifeboat Slip, and at the bottom of the Terrace giving information of the sort of place Aberystwyth was in winter. Unless it was done on that cheapest line he should oppose the Council's newspaper ad- vertising scheme. Mr. Barclay Jenkins replied that he was personally responsible for that matter and had made arrangements to have it carried out. Dr. Harries-At the end of the summer ? Mr. Barclay Jenkins-I hope to have the advertisement on the programme to- morrow. Mr. David Davies said there was a com- plaint that the Chair Attendant had been turning wounded soldiers out of beach chairs when they were sitting there chatting with a girl. The men had been at the front and had been wounded and it did not give a favourable impression to bundle them out of the chairs. The Mayor—That is all untrue. Alderman Samuel said it was a charge against an official and if it was proposed that there should be an enquiry by the Committee he would second it. Whether true or untrue to discuss the matter would injure an official. Mr David Ellis proposed that wounded soldiers should have free use of the chairs. The Mayor—If the discussion goes on I want to have a say. Some of you never go on the beach. Mr. David Ellis—Oh, yes we do. It has been said by one of the men who have been turned out. „ Alderman Daniel Thomas — Evidently there are two sides to the question. It was agreed to refer the matter to the General Purposes Committee with power t0 a WIT OLE COUNCIL COMMITTEE. A letter was read from Superintendent A letter was read from Superintendent Phillips enclosing a report by P.C. Richards of having found a boy of thir- teen throwing stones on the Castle Grounds and it was resolved that the boy and his parents he required to attend at the Police Station to meet the Mayor, the Chief Constable, and the Town Clerk, who were authorised to deal with the matter. FINANCE COMMITTEE'S REPORTS. The Finance Committee) recommended the payment of £ 1,514 lis. 8d., including the repayment of a loan of £ 353 and rates on Corporation property. The sum of £ ] ,700 had been received on loan. It was resolved that all arrears of ground rent owing on the 28th August should be handed to the Town Clerk for immediate collection. The Deputy Clerk was directed to write to Mr. Gomer Morgan asking him to make every effort to reduce the arrears in all his collections. It was resolved that the payment to Mr. J. H. Rowe be increased to per week from July 15th to September 16th, provided that the Municipal Band consist of himself as conductor and eleven thoroughly proficient professional instrumentalists. A notice by James WI-Tiams anct Mary Williams of intention to quit Brynymor Mansion on September 29th was read and the Com- mittee was advised that the notice was in- valid. The Committee recommended that notice be given to terminate on 29th Sep- tember, 19.d. Mr. Williams's tenancy of Brynymor Farm, and the Deputy Clerk was instructed to write to Mr. and Mrs. Williams pointing out the invalidity of the notice, and offering to terminate the ten- ancy of Brynymor Mansion on September 29th 1917, if they wish it. It was also (resolved to g:ve notice to Mr. David Garner to terminate his tenancy of Pen- glaise Fach and of Brynhyfrvd on the 29th September, 1917. A letter was read from Mr. Emrvs Williams suggesting that the mortgages of Lansdowne House, Queen's- road, should be allowed to receive the rents was read but not adopted and the Town Clerk was instructed to take the necessary step to enforce the judgment against the owner of Pittville and Lans- downe and secure possession of the pre- mises by the 29th September, 1916.. The Committee considered the application of Mrs A. E. Morgan for the renewal of Ascupart House, Queen's-road and, sub- ject to the production of satisfactory title for the residence of the existing term it was resolved to renew, at a total annual payment of 25 16s. 2d., and on making large repairs. Draft leases of land at the back of Brewery stables and of Mid-wav gardens were approved. !t was resolved to charge 2!d. for band seats and to instruct the Band to Dei-form at the Eisteddfod Arts Exhibition during Eistedd- fod week. Statement of collection to July 2ith showed general district I rate, £ 3,9*6 5s. d. due- £ 839 Is. 9d. collected; water rate £} 109 2s. Id. due, £ 195 19s. 5d. collected- ground rent, £ 1.890 10 4d. due E825 10s. 5d collected; workmen's houses, L153 5s 8d due, £ 87 6s. collected; and borough fund tenements, £ 62. 3s. 6d. due. £ 26 5S 6d collected. The Deputy Clerk explained that £1000 or "ie loans reported on the agenda ap- peared on the previous agenda. Dr. Harries asked if it was true that brynymor House adjoining the Golf Links had no water supply? The Town Clerk replied that the Rev John Morgan, owner of the property pro- had no water supply ? The Town Clerk "replied that the Rev John Morgan, owner of the property pro- vided a water supply for the house'from higher up the hill. He was unable to speak as to quantity; but he had always heard that it was sufficient for house. Dr. Harries said it was ancient history. No doubt the pipes were there and the cistern was there, but there was no sup- ply there now and it was a serious matter. b Thei Surveyor said he would not say how it was for the past few days: but be* kneiv that there was a fair supply there a fort- night ago. He knew the supply fell very short in dry weather; but even then there was a good supply on the hills above. Dr. Harries asked if the water was fit for dietetic purposes, and the Surveyor re- plied that he could not answer that. Alderman Samuel said they must not do an injustice to the Surveyor. Dr. Harries knew that the property did not belong to [ the Corporation and that the Rev. John Morgan had the first claim to the springs for Brynymor House and the property. There was no supply by the Corporation mains. Professor Edwards said the tenants of the house had to carry water from the hilts above and last year water had to be carried for the Golf Pavilion from the end of May to the end of September. It would be quit0. easy to get any quantity of water from Penglaise Fach field both for r Brynymor and the Club House. The short- age of water was a very serious matter every summer. Mr. David Davies asked if the Corpora- tion knew that before taking over the Brynymor Estate? Things were cropping up all the time. Were complaints made to the owner or were the complaints only made after the property was taken over by the Corporation? Alderman Williams was afraid the Cor- poration did not make sufficient enquiry before taking over the property. They understood that everything was all right; but now the property was taken over there were complaints. The Corporation, how- ever, contemplated putting the water sup- ply on a satisfactory basis as soon as possi- ble, and one of the reasons for now giving notices to the tenants was to make more satisfactory arrangements. The report was adopted. SPEED OF MOTOR. CARS. Dr. Harries had given notice to call the attention of the Council to the order of the Local Government Board as to the speed limit of motor cars within the borough and to move that the County Council be requested to erect notices in conspicuous places in order to assist the police in regulating the enormous moitor traffic which they cannot otherwise possibly cope with, f ail- ing to comply with section 10 (a) and that the County Council should forth- with supply the Chief Constable with at least ten more constables. Capt. Dough- ton, said Dr. Harries, was the instigator of that order. (Oapt. Doughton: No, no.) He started it by telling the Council of the way the horrid old things went about. (Capt. Doughton: No, I did not.) His recollection was that Capt. Doughton was the father of that babe. Possibly not having had the practice and experience of rearing delicate babes he proceeded through the Council and the Council sent to the County Council. They might as well as send it to Bedlam as send it there. The Local Government Board sent an in- spector down to try the life of the babe. It was succoured by the Town Clerk, by Mr. Hugh Hughes, and by Mr. Evan Evans. The Council wanted him to give evidence, blut immediately the Council found that he was going to give the strongest evidence against the making of an order the Council appointed Mr. Daniel Thomas. When the enquiry came on there were eight lawyers present and the case was laboured and relaboured from end to end of the table. The Inspector conductor the enquiry very fairly and seemed to enjoy it. They had Mr Samuel and Mr. C. M. Williams and Captain Doughton and Mr. Eyre Evans who acted as wet nurse. (Laughter.) The Chief Con- stable gave straightforward, impartial evidence, but felt that the application for an order implied that the police force were unable to* control the motor traffic of the county and if so were unworthy of their position. He believed the police could control ten times more motor traffic without the order; but hair-brained people on the County Council must throw away money. What had become of the child? It was going to be a monster. Sixty streets were going to be included. The Local Government Board had allowed six only. Now they had it what were they going to do with it? Was that infant to be wet- nursed or allowed to die as born? There was, Dr. Harries added, going to be a motor union formed which would deprive the county of £2,000 a year all through the folly of the promoters of the order. He concluded by saying that he did not care whether he got a seconder to his proposi- tion or not. The Town Clerk said he would explain how that order came about. It originated in a petition by people living in the borough. Dr. Harries said it originated between Aberystwyth and Penparke. The Town Clerk added that what started the matter was a petition from Penparke. The. Town Council had no jurisdiction in the matter and therefore sent the petition to the County Council who made applica-, tion to the Local Government Board. Neither was the Council responsible for the insertion of all the streets of the town, Alderman Williams said the Council always enjoyed the Doctor's racy com- ments; but it was impossible to follow him fully into all the matters referred to. Dr. Harries and Dr. Bonsall proved clearly at the enquiry that, though they them- selves were models there was excessive I driving. When the subject came before! the County Council after the order had been obtained for the north, members re- presenting the lower end of the county unanimously gave notice to secure the same powers. By the order the Council had secured exactly what was desired. The Council wished to maintain a friendly feeling towards motorists and recognised that the majority of them drove reason-, ably, but as there were a few reckless drivers it was necessary to take action. He did not think it necessary to appoint ex- tra policemen. The county was well looked after by fewer', officers, perhaps better than before Dr. Harries said the order originated because of one or two motorists with whom the police had power to deal without an order. The Council then went into committee.

YSBYTTY YSTWYTH. TIMBER. FELLING.-Tlie Government has bought part of Cilmeddu and Siaen- arthur Wood and preparations are being made for receiving a batch of eighty school- boys to cut part of the timber. The camps are being put up near Cilmeddu house by Messrs. Harrods from London. The boys are expected to stay for four weeks. Probably, others will be sent. OBITUARY.—The death occurred on July 31st at Chester of Miss Eleanor Mor- gan, formerly of Geufron, Ysbytty Yst- wyth. She was seventy-five years of age. She was a daughter of the late Mr Thos. Morgan, Geufron. and sister of the late Mr Jos. Morgan, Tymawr, and had spent the greater part of her life in London. She had suffered from heart disease and loss of memory, and about ten months ago had gone to reside with her niece, Mrs Stone, at Chester. Of a large family of thirteen children, one only survives, the Rev. Eben Morgan, vicar of Ystradffin, who was pre- sent at the funeral. The Curate of Ys- bytty and Ystrad Meurig officiated, and Mr. Stone, Chester, read the lesson in the church.

LLANRHYSTYD. CHURCH SCHOOL.—The Diocesan In- spector examined the school on April 14th, and has since sent to the Managers the following report:—"Results of a very satisfactory character were again obtained at the annual inspection of this school. The work had been very well organised in all the groups, and the subjects had been taught as thoroughly and as definitely as could be desired. A splendid tone also p re vailed th r oughout.

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The National Eisteddfod. FAVOURABLE FINANCIAL PROSPECTS. FINAL PREPARATIONS. The final meeting of the Executive Com- mittee before the. holding oi the National Eisteddfod at Aberystwyth next week was held on Monday evening, the Mayor (Alderman John Evans) presiding. Lord Rhondda wrote that he would be happy indeed to preside at Wednesday morning's session of the Eisteddfod. He forwarded a cheque for £94 10s., making his total contribution 100 guineas. Mr. Jenkin James, hon. secretary, re- ported that the following subscriptions had also been received;—Sir John Williams, £ 20; L.C and M. Bank. £ 10 10s; N.P. Bank, £10 lOs.: Lloyds Bank, -CIO' 10s.; Lord Mostyn. £10; Mr. H. C Fryer, £ 5 5s.; Sir Garrod Thomas, £ 5 5s.; Mr. and Mrs. Ward, £ 5 5s.; H.S.H Princess Sapirha, £ 5; Mr. Edward Jones, Maes- mawr Hall, £ 5; Alderman C. M. Williams, £3 3s.; Major-General R. O. Jones, Bala, £ 2 2s.; Mr. T. H. Howell, J.P.. Newport, £ 2 2s.; Brigadier-General Owen Thomas, Ll Is. In his letter Mr. H. C. Fryer, formerly clerk of the peace for Cardiganhire. wrote "I am glad to see you are getting in funds for the Eisteddfod satisfactorily. I only wish I could make my contribution larger; but times are bad. I very much wish the journey was not so long and I not so old and getting infirm that I might attend and meet again some old friends from whom I received such great kindness in the past. jl never forget them and still take the greatest interest in the county of Cardigan." (Cheers). On the proposition of Mr. John Evans, deputy town clerk it was agreed to send Mr. Fryer a message of kindly greeting. General Owen Thomas wrote regretting that he could not send a more substantial contribution owing to the numerous calls. He heartily wished this year's Eisteddfod every success. The Welsh nation was much indebted for the excellent work the Eisteddfod had done for ages past, and he hoped it would continue in the future to be the great rallying centre of the Welsh nation, nobly upholding their traditions, language, and religion. (Applause). Mr. Jenkin James added that the fol- lowing prizes had been received :-Liter- ary section J3154 6s., music B85 Is. 6d. art JE65 8s.. subscriptions £ 435 10s., making a total of E718 8s. 6d. in addition to R96 con- tributed in prizes by the Eisteddfod Asso- ciation. He proposed that the list of prize donors and subscribers should be printed on the official programme. That was agreed to. It was added that season tickets had been sold amounting to £ 150. On the recommendation of the Adjudi- cator (Professor Miall Edwards). it was agreed to increase the prize for the best j essay on the "Philosophy of William j James." to the original amount of £ 10. Mr. J. M. Howell Aherayron, was appointed to act as an adjudicator of reci- tations. ) It was reported that arrangements had been made with the Cambrian Railways to run late trains to Devil's Bridge, Mach- ynlleth. Barmouth. and Dolgelley on the three nights. There will also be special trains from and to Newtown and Llan-j idloes oil Thursday. The Great Western j Company will run special trains from and to Carmarthen with connections to Aber- ayroTi Hlrl Newcastle Emlvn on Thursday and Friday j

MACHYNLLETH. ) IMPORTANT PKOj/i'.Ri Y SAI.AE.- ri- Wednesday week, at the Wynnstay Hotel, several groups of farms and small holdings (the property of Messrs. Howei anti Bonsall; were ottered tor sale by Messrs. Gillart and Sous. The Auctioneer (Mr. Owen Roberts) stated that the estate was situated in three sectiolJs-one at Aber- cegir, another at Dylife, and the third at Mehnbyrhedyn. At the present time he would be a bold mail who would care to dogmatise about the future of agriculture or any other industry; but one thing was j fairly certain, the war had taught the outstanding Importance of agriculture in the nation's economic life and the prime necessity of making the most of the soil. The various lots were then put up. with the following result:—The Abercegir por- tion, comprising eight farms and small holdings, was first dealt with, all the lots being eventually withdrawn. This part included Cefncoch Gwyllt, Cwmllywy Ucha, Gadair Goch, Berllandeg, Nantygaseg, and Cegir, Fronfraith, Pandy, and Felin Newydd and Brynllwyn. It was not until the Dylife portion of the estate was brought under notice' that business was recorded, the whole of the properties in that locality being offered in one lot. These included eight small holdings—Topycae, Rhydwen, Pantyffynon, Tynewydd, Gwynfryn, Bryn- yreglwys, and Rhydyporthmyn; two sheep- walks (Bane Rhydwen and Rhydyporth- myn and Esgairddeunant sheepwalk); the licensed house, "Star Inn," and a number of cottages and several ground rents. Bid- ding for the lot started at £1,600, and at £2,000 it was knocked down amid cheers to Mr. Edmund Gillart, acting on behalf of Major H. E. Bonsall, Galltyllan. The hold- ing called Greiglan Ddu and Penrhos, near Melinbyrhedyn, elicited no bid and was withdrawn. The last lot offered consisted of an undivided seven-sixteenths share of Byrhedyn and Cfefn-byrhedyn Farms, a small holding and cottages, all situate at or near Melinbyrhedyn village. Bidding opened at £ 1,500 and the hammer de- scended at £1,700, Mr J. M. Howell, Aber- dovey (the owner of the remaining share of the property) being the purchaser, a result which was also well received. Messrs. Roberts and Evans, Aberystwyth, acted as vendors' solicitors.

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WHEN THE BATTLES ARE OVER. What be thy mood, 0 Europe. When cannon thunders cease: When clouds of War retire Before the sun of Peace? o. What be thy fate and fortune When stems the mighty flood; What will thy sands resemble When ebbs that tide of blood? How many a stately castle Built on the sands of Time Will stand erect to listen To peace-bell's joyous chime? Wilt thou rejoice and gladden And wax on pleasure mad; Or will the woes of nations For ages make thee sad? Can'st thou forget the thousands That will return no more Who lay on field of battle Like pebbles on the shore? How green to-day their laurels; But ah! the sacrifice! Will Europe of the future Be worthy of such price? The treaty when accomplished Will it slay the God of War, Or hammer deadly arrows To slaughter millions more? Gwyddelwern, 29/7/16. R.J.W.

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HORNBY, Proprietor. 1 -————————————————————-———————. ] Mr. JAMES REES, < Dental Surgery, 30, Alexandra Road, ABEft YSTWYTH. (Same Street as Railway Station) ATTENDS PERSONALLY. TREGARON, let and last Tuesdays in each month. LAMPETER ,2nd and 4th Fridays in each month. LLANRHYSTYD, 3rd Wednesday, ho«rs 10 to 11-30 a.m. Also 1st. 2nd, 3rd and 4th Fridays in each month, hours 10 to 11 a.m. LLANON,3rd Wednesday, 11-30 to 1. Also 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th Fridays in each month,hours 11 to 12 ABERAYRON, 3rd Wednesday, hours 1-30 to 3-30. Also 1st, 2nd. 3rd and 4th Fridays in each month, at Ben Daviesj Hairdresser, AlRan Square, or by appointment, hours 12 to 1. LLANARTH, 1st and 3rd Fridsys in eafch month NEW QUAY, 1st and 3rd Fridays in each month. MACHYNLLETH, 1st, 2nd and 4th Wednesdays.in each month, at Mrs Trevor Jones, Arosf», Railway Terrace. Music. Mr. J. Chas. McLean, F.R.C.O. (Formerly pupil of Sir Walter Parratt and Sir Frederick Bridge, etc., at the Royal College of Music, London). Lessons in Organ, Piano, Singing & Theory PORTMADOC, ABERDOVEY, and MACHYNLLETH visited during the week Parkhill, Buarth-road, Aberystwyth. Mr. Charles Panchen, Organist and Choirmaster, St. Michael's Parish Church, Aberystwyth Hon Local Examiner (Scholarship) R.C.M receives pupils for SINGING, ORGAN, PIANOFORTE, FLUTE & HARMONY. 20, New Street, Aberystwyth. WMW———————————I Education. MEITHR1NFA, Preparatory School for Boys, NORTH ROAD, ABERYSTWYTH. Principal Miss TROTTER. Boarden received. Prospectus on application. Arthur C. Edwards, MUS. BAC. (Oxon.), F.R.C.O., Organist and Choir master of Holy Trinxty hvrrt, Sometime Deputy Organist of Llandaff Cathedra gives lessons in ORGAN, PIANOFORTE. SINGING (Ladiu or Boys' voices}, and all branches of Musics Theory. Pupils prepared for Examinations! For terms apply at Clyde House, Queen's- 'I road, Aberystwyth, Mr Edwards visits Lampeter on Friday. I BARMOUTH. COUNTY SCHOOL^ BARMOUTH. Headmaster: EDMUND D. JONES, M.A. Staff: JOHN LLOYD, M.A. W. A. BEDDOWS, B.Sc. „. W. B. WILLIAMS, B.Sc. Miss L. M. M. ADAM, M. A. (Senior Mistress. Miss MARY DAVIES, B.A. Visiting Teachers in Drawing aud Painting, Cookery, Shorthand, and Music. Prospectuses, etc., on application to R. LLEWELYN OWEN, Clerk. The'County School, DOLGELLEY. ( The Dolgelley Grammar School) Dr. Ellis' Endowment, A.D. 1665. Boarding & Day School for Boys Excellent General Education and Training provided with special preparation for the Universities, the Civil Service, and Commerce. Boarders received at the Headmaster's House, For Prospectus, Fees, etc., apply to the Headmasie Dr. Williams' School, DOLGELLEY. Endowed High School for Girla. (Boarders and Day Pupils). Preparation for the Central Welsh Board, Oxford Local Examinations, London and Welsh Matriculation and University Scholar- ships. There are three leaving Examinations ten- able at places of Higher Education, which are awarded annually upon the result of the year's work. The Buildings and Grounds are excellently adapted to secure the health and comfort of the girls. A large new wing was erected in 1910 to meet h e demand for increased accommodation. TENNIS. HOCKEY. NETBALL. BADMINTON. Fees :—Boardiiyj, £ 27 10s. per annum Tuition, f6 5s. For Prospectus, apply to the HeadmistreM or to D. Oswald Davies, Solicitor, Dolgelley, Clerkto the Governors. Towyn County School THE SCHOOL BUILDINGS are large and A commodious and include the ordinary Class Rooms, Music Rooms, excellently- equipped Chemical and Physical Laboratories, Science Lecture Room, Workshop, Kitchen, and Laundry. The Headmaster's House is specially arranged for the accommodation of Boarders, also arrangements are made with one of the Masters for the accommodation of Girl Boarden Pupils are prepared for the Universities, Profession and Commercial life. SUCCESSES DURING 1911. London Inter B.Sc. London Matriculation i Wales Matriculation & College of Preceptors, Medical Prel. 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