The Cambrian News and Merionethshire Standard

ABERYSTWYTH. WOUNDED.—Mr. J. Potts, Trinity-place, has been notified that his son (Sapper Arthur Potts) has bjcii wounded. He has been in France manv months. TRINITY CHURCH.—Saturday being the third anniversary of the declaration of war, services of prayer and intercession were held at Trinity Church, morning and evening. The services were continued on Sunday with special praye'' ::d an address by the Archdeacon on the f'^int position of the war. Next Sunday is tl. thirty-first anniversary of the opening of the church. VETERANS IN CANADA.—Mr. G. D. Hine. formerly of 9, Vulcan-street, has been made an active service member of the army and navy veterans in Canada, and is thus authorised to wear the badge and silver medal, suspended by a ribbon of the imperial service. The clasp of the medal represents a military rifle and sling, on which is a beaver holding in its mouth a maple twig. Mr. Hines hopes to be trans- ferred overseas soon for the R.N.A.S., when qualified. RED CROSS HOIPTT,KT, -Tlie Cn?nm8n,1n. thanks the following :-Apples, Nurse M. Jones, Loveden-road; carrots, lettuces, cab- bages, Lady Pryse: parsley, lettuces, anony- mous; flowers, do.; lettuces, gooseberries, rr. Howell, Civm: rhubarb. Mrs. Evans, Gossipore: books, Mrs. Hadley: apples, anonymous: cigar- ettes, Mrs. Denny: eggs, anonymous; £ 1 18.. anonymous: broad beans, Mr. Daniel Thomas; eggs, Mrs. Morgan, Mount Hazel, Pontrhydy- groes. NEW BUSINESS.—As will be seen by an advertisement, Boots, the chemists, have opened a new fancy goods department at their Aberyst- wyth Branch, 1-2, the Arcade, Terrace-road, and the firm invites an inspection. The new fancy goods department, the advertisement announces, is distinguished by variety, quality, and value. It includes handbags, wallets, and purses, writ- ing cases, glove and handkerchief cases, ex- clusive designs in brass and copper ware, clocks, .watche, hold-alls, and cleaning outfits for f on active service. LIBR SCHOOL.—In connection with the tjlav of rare and Aberystwyth printed books a F • Public Library reference room, on tn trio to a large a lecture was given on THiirmia., audience of librarians and library assistants by Mr. Eyre Evans. Volume after volume wa. dealt with, and numerous questions asked by English and Irish visitors who are acquainted with the names of many of the works exhibited. but seldom have an opportunity of seeing and handling them. The lecture was, by request, repeated on Tuesday evening. During the period of the School of Library Service the Public Library has been visited by most of the lecturers and students. PUJIFT- --Calvinistic Yethodism was well represented on Sunday in the three Welsh chapels. Dr. J. Cynddylan Jones was at Siloh; the Rev. Thomas Hughes, Rhiw, Blaenau Festiniog, at Salem; and at Tabernacl, the Rev. Dr. John Williams, Brynsiencyn, attracted a large congregation. ihe rev. gentleman delivered a noteworthy pronounce- ment on the words "Quit ye Like Men," in which he emphasised the power of the Gospel of Christ to develop the manly Christian virtues culminating in the perfect man. At the English Congregational Chapel, Mr. John Hugh Edwards, M.P., attracted a packed congrega- tion and delivered a stirring message. THE LATE MR. LLEWELYN HUGHES — Mrs. Hughes, Moelydon, Prospect-street, whose sun was on a torpedoed ship, has received a letter from the Marconi International Marine Communication Co., Limited, in which they say We deeplv regret to inform you that we have received advice from Messrs Elder Dempster and Co., Limited, that there is no possible hope for the safety of your son, Mr. Llewelyn Hughes. We are very sorry that we have to communicate this sad information and wish to convey to you our sincere sympathy in the loss of on,- .ho carried out his duties so satisfactorily and who was so well loved by all his fellow- workers with whom he came m contact. Although your loss is irreparable, we think that, notwithstanding the comfort may be slight, you will be proud to feel that your son gave his life equally as bravely as the number of young men who have given their lives in actual combatant service." LIFEBOAT FLAG DA Y.-On Monday flags were sold in the streets in aid of the funds of the Royal Lifeboat Institution. On Sunday a dinner-time collection was made in the hotels, realising £ 12 Hs. 6d., and the flag selling real. ised £66 10s. Id., and the half Pier tolls, kindly given by Mr. Beale, lessee, realized £ 4 2s., making "a total of £ 84 7s. 7d., with a contri- bution0 of £ 1 Is. Od. from the Mayor (Alderman C. M. Williams). The lifeboat was launched in the presence of thousands of visitors under the superintendence of Captain Doughton, the local secretary. Seven members of the crew of thirteen not being available for the launch. Captain Doughton called for volun- teers and made up a crew within two of the full complement. The boat was taken out to the Pier head where manoeuvres were gone through, as well as an exhibition in life saving. THE SERVICES.—Drummer Fred Berry arrived home on Sunday, he having received his discharge from the 2nd Monmouthshire Regi- ment. Drummer Berry went to France in Sep- tember, 1914. a month after the outbreak of war, and served through the first winter and was wounded seriously at Neuve Chappelle in the spring. After a long period of con- valescence he again went to France, where he was again wounded and was sent to hospital in Manchester and was afterwards in Aberystwyth Red Cross Hospital. He then returned to Heaton Park, Manchester and, after having re joined his regiment, was discharged as unfit for further service. Gunner E. T. Lloyd, a nephew of Mr. Berry and son of the late Mr. William and Mrs. Lloyd, 17, Thespian-street, came home on leave to attend the burial of his father. Gunner Lloyd has seen service in Egypt and France with the Cardigan Battery. STOCK SALE.—The monthly stock sales were conducted on Monday at the Smithfield by Messrs. D. L. Jones. F.A.I., and Sons. Ccws in milk sold for from C25 to £ 40: barren cows from S18 to £ 20; best store cattle, from C17 to £28: and younger cattle from S10 to £13: fat lambs, from 38s. to 42s. we-thers from the mountain. 19s. to 21s. The demand was more than the supply. The whole of the cattle were sold with the exception of two or three lots, WEDDING.—On Monday the marriage took place at Shiloh between Mr. Wm. Jenkins, Gallipoli-street, Taibacli, Port Talbot, and Miss Margaret Davids, Mintaro, North-road. The Rev. T. E. Robert* officiated. DISTINGUISHED VISITOR.—On Monday the Municipal Library was visited by Professor Scholler, of the Bussels University, one of the group of scholars interested in the study of paleographic man. Professor Scholler, who is staying at Barmouth, also visited the museum of the University College of Wales to inspect its collection of stone implements. HOME FROM AUSTRALIA. Mr. Jack Whitby, son of Mrs. Whitby, formerly ot11 Clifton-house, Marine-terrace-, has donned khaki and is home from Australia. Mr. Ernest Wil- | liarns, youngest son of the late Mr. Roderick Williams, building contractor, arrived in England last week and visited Aberystwyth on Monday. Through an injury to his foot he is unable to undertake military service, but in- tends working on munitions. AMUSEMENTS.—Friday was Irish night at Ellison's Entertainers, Castle Grounds. These special costume concerts are held every Wed- nesday and Friday. The Moore and Burgess Minstrels continue to perform at the Elysian Grove daily. At the Pier Pavilion the funny revue "'Would you Believe it?" is presented. lr. A. Gibbon's Company perform "The Rotters" at the Coliseum. Several well- known artistes have been engaged for the next promenade concert by the Municipal Orchestra at the Rink. Features this week at the Cinema are Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday, "The Snowbird," and Thursday, Friday, and Satur- day, "The Heritage of Hate." LOST AND FOUND.—The number of posses- sions lost during the past week—the heavy holiday period-has been remarkable. Inquiry at the Police Station on Wednesday showed that over twenty articles had been notified as missing and not found; a further ten had been discovered by the owners themselves, but on Wednesday there was still twenty-two missing. A wallet of notes lost at the Station has been found and claimed. As usual, the property is chiefly jewellery or money, though there are also such things as a map, lady's black and white silk coat, two black leather handbags, a brown Raglan coat, gent's umbrella, and several gold bangles as well as a bunch of keys. The number of children lost was about the average; but they were all eventually "found." MI'STC! SPrVTSKiro w d, — I __H -&- "J'J'J.l me piacucui exam- ination by Trinity College of Music, London, at Aberystwyth on July 30th, the following candidates were successful in pianoforte play- ingSenior, Winifred Jones, Towyn. Inter- mediate Viofet Mary Davies, 21, Great Dark- gate-street; David William Lewis, Troedrhiw- gwyneu: Doris Phillips, Rosedale. Llanbadarn. Junior (honours) James Thomas Williams, 71, North-parade; (pass), Olwen Davies, Llanilar; Anne Dorothy Jones, Towyn, Laura Myfanwy Jones, Towyn. Preparatory: Marv Elizabeth Jenkins. Bryncarnedd: Dilvs Mary Tibbott, Brynmnrloc; Dilys Wynne Jones Towvn First steps (honours): Phyllis Jenkins, Bronllwyn. Pass: Gwendolen Jones, 21, North-parade and •Iane Whined Rowlands, Pioneer, North-parade. Ten of the successful candidates tikine first place were pupils of Mr. J. Chas. McLean. marriage was solemnised n Monday at Nolton Church. Bridgend, bv the 5nn n?" J' Z™ °l^ Ev3nS' f°Urth S n of Mr. George Evans, Underwood Hook Haverfordwest. and Miss Penelope Jones, second daughter of the late Captain W. T. Jones and ti, v. i16 peJTones- Mill-street, Abervstwvth I he bridesmaids were Mrs. James, Dowlais, and rS'F 9V'-n AbTeT7f^ The be?i man ™ Mr. b. Spiller, Litchard-terrace, Bridgend, and the bride was given away by Mr. W. Charles, Litchard-terrace. The bride wore a prettv coloured coat frock with Wedgwood blue crepe rr+ ^lene hat- The reception was held at 14 Litchard-terrace, Bridgend: and, later in the day Mr. and Mrs. Evans left for Cardiff where the honeymoon is being spent. The happv pair day Mr. and Mrs. Evans left for Cardiff where the honeymoon is being spent. The happy pair were the recipients of many useful and "costly presents. The bridegroom's present to thEe bride was a gold ring and bride to bridegroom gold safety tie-pin. 6 HOLIDAY TRAFFIC-The number of visitors m the town and district during Bank Holiday week is probably greater than it has been since 1914. On Saturday the crowd arriving by train were equal to, if not greater, than that which was seen for the Eisteddfod last vear, and some say it was equal to that on the occasion of the visit of his Majesty; th| in<? in 1911. Train traffic was very heavy, botff the Camoritt^ the trains being uncomfortably full. From the Midland area's and the North especially the trams liad to be duplicated and most of the apartment houses were full over the week-end. Difficulty was experienced in many cases in obtaining rooms. The number of cars and motor cycles was: pro- bably beyond precedent. The garages have been full and accommodation had to be ob- tained in stables, outbuildings, and out- houses. Ordinary cycles were also much in evidence, telling a tale of increased railwaV fares. SESSIONS.-On Wednesday, before the Mayor IC. M. Williams), E. P. Wynne, David James, and Peter Jones, Esqrs.—Mrs. Llew Jones. Alexandra-road, appeared in reparri tn the order made at the previous sessions to have her child vaccinated within seven days or pro- duce a medical certificate. As she had not had the child vaccinated she was fined 10s.-Mr W. P. Owen appeared for Gilbert Longley, whose case of neglecting to have his daughter, Marv Elizabeth, aged eighteen months, vaccinated, was adjourned. Mr. Vaughan, relieving officer, said the child was born on January 19th, 1916, iind a notice was served on the 14th July, 1916, and that Mr. Longley had a conscientious objection to vaccination. Mr. W. P. Owen pleaded that the information given by Mr. Vaughan was out of time and the Bench adjourned the case for a week. Margaret Roberts, W illiam-street, lodging house keeper, was summoned for allowing her chimney of her house to be on fire. Fined 2s. 6d. PATRIOTIC CAREER ENDED. The War Office has notified a friend at Penparke of the death in action on the 12th April of Kenneth, the third son of Mr. and Mrs. Carsteins, -,W-,In- berg, Cape Colony, grandson of the late Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin Hughes, Bridge-street, Aberystwyth, and nephew of Mr. R. S. Hughes, the well known musical composer of "Golomen Wen" and other songs. Mr. Kenneth Carstens served with General Botha throughout the German West African campaign and last ¡ October came over to Europe and took part in the great push in April on the Western Front, where he was killed in action. He married in November the matron of a cottage hospital at Cape Town who also came over to Europe and took part in nursing wounded soldiers in an English hospital. Deceased had a loveable character, was full of grit, and a musician. Before the war he had been in Rhodes* Mr. and Mrs. Carstens have three other sons in the British Army—Lieut. Jack Carstens, South African Infantry, who has been twice wounded and is now in barracks in England; Mr. Roy Carstens, South African Signalling Company and Mr. Alfred Carstens, in the South African Jnfantry. Sympathy jis felt with Mrs. Carstens, who is a native of Aberystwyth, and with the young man's widow. OBITUARY.—The death occurred on Friday at his home, 17, Thespian-street, of Mr. Wm Thomas Lloyd, ostler in the employ of Messrs. Jones Bros. Deceased was born 59 years ago in Hafod and was employed for many years by Mr. Waddingham. He married Miss Ann Phillips, Pantbach, Ysbytty Ystwyth, and came to Aberystwyth to reside. Deceased was employed by the late Alderman Palmer, Queen's Hotel, with whom he served many years. He was a member of St. Mary's Church and leaves a widow, a son (Gunner E. T. Lloyd), Mrs. LI. Jenkins, Aberbeeg, and Mrs. Fred Berry, Thespian-street, daughters. The funeral took place on Tuesday when inter- ment was made in the Cemetery, the Rev. Dr. Stephenson and the Rev. N. L. James officiat- ing. The chief mourners were Mrs. A. Lloyd, widow, Mrs. LI. Jenkins, Aberbeeg: Mr and Mrs Fred Berry, Aberystwyth, daughters and son-in-law: Gunner E. T. Lloyd, son; Mr and Mrs J. Lloyù, Llanrhystyd; and Mr and Mrs E. Lloyd (Treorchy), brothers and sisters-in-law; Mr. and Mrs. R. Williams, R'ueidol-place, Aberystwyth, sister and brother-in-law; Mr. Jack Berry, brother-in-law; Harriet and Blod- wen Jenkins, Aberbeeg, grandchildren; Mrs. T. Barson, Northgate-street, Aberystwyth, aunt: Messrs. Tom and John Barson, nephews; Mr. John Hughes, Hafod Lodge, brother-in- law; Mr. and Mrs. E. D. Benjamin, Liverpool, nephew and niece; Mr. William Phillips, Unicorn, Aberystwyth, brother-in-law; Mrs. J. Benjamin, Llanbadarn, sister-in-law Ir. William Hawkes (nephew). Deep sympathy is felt with the bereaved family and relatives. NO NAME.—If the sender of the par re. shorthand success will supply name and address a§ bona fides insertion can be made. ALLOTMENTS.—Most of the early and second-early potatoes on the Corporation and other allotments have been "drawn," as the local saying goes, and magnificent crops have been secured. Unfortunately, disease has made its appearance in some of the plots at Cae Bach; but so far few tubers have been effected. There arc twenty-two plots on Cae BacR and three only have been sprayed. THE LATE RTFT.EM 4\r w TFIVVQ T- U'I.LJu. JJ this month's issue of the "London Typographi- cal Journal, the organ of the London Society of Compositors, the following appreciation of Rifleman W. Jones appears Members will regret to hear of the death of Rifleman W. Jones from wounds received in action on May 18th, while serving with the —th London Regiment. As a mono, operator he had worked at Messrs. Harrison's, Ballantyne Press, and the Press Printers, being employed at the last- named office at the time of joining the forces in September of last year. He wrote a letter to his wife on May 17th, and the fact that he died of wounds the following day points to his death having been sudden. No further parti- culars are obtainable at present. As one of the committee of the Machine Compositors (L.S.C.) Vigilance Association, Mr. Jones was a painstaking member, his knowledge of mono- type matters being of great service. He was also a hard worker on behalf of the Printers Pension Corporation. Rifleman Jones was 40 years of age, and leaves a widow and one child." Deceased was formerly employed as compositor in the "Cambriaen News." BANK HOLIDAY WEATHER.—The th" sands of visitors to Aberystwyth for August bank holiday were surprised to find that while the Midlands and the eastern counties of England had experienced heavy rains there had been no rain on the western coast since July 27th and that the holiday resorts were revelling in beautiful summerlike weather. There was a sprinkling of rain on Sunday night, but on Saturday, Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday the skies were bright and the temperature on the warmer side of genial. Sea bathing was largely indulged in and tired workers sat or lay about the beach in sweet idleness, basking in the sun and enjoying the bracing breezes from the Atlantic. The Carnarvonshire hills and moun- tains. including Snowdon, across the Bay were silhouetted against the horizon on Tuesday evening, which generally indicates annroachino- ram, and Wednesday opened with light rain which continued throughout the day. In the evening the indoor entertainments were well patronised. SUCCESS.—A scholarship tenable at the Pen- arth County School has been awarded to Edgar Jones, son of Mr. J. W. Jones, headmaster of Albert-road Boys' School, Penarth, and grand- son of the late Mr. Thomas Williams, Central foundry, Aberystwyth, and of Mrs Williams, Ailsa prai" Rrirlge-street, Aberystwyth. FUNERAL—The funeral of Miss Catherine Ellen Fox, Mill-street, took place on Thursday week. The Rev. Father Baggaley officiated at the graveside, and the chief mourners were Mr and Mrs Fox (father and mother), Miss Lily t I' D" )ViI,iams> Llanddeinol Private Tom Fox (brother), Mr and Mrs. Sims, swan sel. (sister and brother-in-law) ^roH ,rS' Cre,Tlft' Cross Hands (sister and brother-in-law), Mr. and Mrs. Rees, Pentre (uncle and aunt), Mrs. Morgan, Lledrod (aunt), Mrs. Williams, Llanrhystyd (aunt), Mr., Misses Katie and Mary Dalv (uncle and cousins) Mrs Harries and Mrs. Williams (cousins). Wreaths were sent by Mr. and Mrs. T. Sims; Mr. and Mrs. J. Crecraft; artificial wreath from fri-nds- Mr. and Mrs. Daly, Miss M. Daly, Mrs d' Daw-son; Mrs. J. North; Mr. and Mrs. Booth; Mrs. M. Davies, Mrs. Newton and Mrs Jenkins. Alice and Marie Brodigan; Miss Maud Jones and Miss Edith Foulkes: Miss Jennie Davies; Miss Sarah Sims; Mrs. Williams; Mr. and Mrs. Corp; Mrs. P. Jones; Miss Eleanor Rowlands; from a friend; Misses Katie and Bessie Daly; Mrs. Leech, Doreen, and little Edna; Mrs. Mackay; Misses Lizzie and Katie Mitchell, Miss Daisy Williams, and Mrs. Evans. p606 POLICE COURT.-On Saturday morning, before David James and Robert Doughton, Esqrs., James Jones, Pretoiia House, Penmaes. glas-road, was charged with being drunk and disorderly on the previous night. P.C. Char- man said that as the result of a complaint re- ceived he went, in company with P.C. Selwood, ana found defendant shouting and using bad language from the window. Instead of going quietly to bed he ran ou t into the street "wit'- onlv hia trousers ofl and was locker] up.^As it was accused's first appearance before the magistrates.-he was fineil lOs. THE WAR AND ITS LESSONS.—Mr. Hugh Edwards, M.P., in the course of an address at the Congregational Church, at Aberystwyth on Sunday evening, reviewed the circumstances under which this country embarked upon war. No crusade, he declared, was ever more thrill- ing in the sublimity of its heroism than that which was rlisplayerl in the historic days of August, 1914. On the other hand, he con- tinued, after paying a tribute to the superb valour and heroism of the gallant men who are fighting so hard in defence of our l omes and liberties, thers had been ugly features in the situation at home, for while" dundreds of thousands of men had been bleeding on the plains of France profiteers have been callously battening on the economic needs of the com- munity, the Drink Bill has increased by mil- lions of pounds, and the followers of the turf iiad succeeded in forcing the Government to revoke its restrictions in horse racing. Was it for this, he asked, that those gallant men were jeopardising their lives--that this country should be turned into a paradise for callous profiteers and sporting tipsters? The war, he maintained, is too big a thing for the old state of things to be allowed. They must wring out of this welter of carnage something better than existed before. DEATH OF MR. R. KENRICK.-Abei-yst- wyth has lost one of its oldest inhabitants by the death of Mr. Robert Kenrick, The Deva, Marine lerrace, which occurred on Wednesday morning. Mr. Kenrick, who was 74, had been unwell for some timn ltl.r\lHYh 'rIAt- r<h""AI'1 "0.0. "u6.VIoI \VUJ.1J.jtjU lJ(J his room until lately. He was the son of Mr. John Kenrick, one of the first managers of the Gas orks, and was born at Llandyrnog, Denbighshire. On the family's removal to Aberystwyth Mr. Kenrick became a teacher at Penparke School, relinquishing this position later for one in the local Post Office. The latter he held for upwards of forty years, and on his retirement at the age of 60 he was awarded the Long Service Medal. Mr Kenrick was well known in his chosen vocation, but he was better known as a keen student astronomer and a nature lover, rle combined phot-ography with his hobbies, and in the earliest days of limelight projection was one of the first to make lantern slides. In this connection his work for temperance will long live in the minds of many, for his Popular Saturday Nights, with lantern show and coffee, were amongst the most practical steps ever attempted in the town. As a collector of old MS. and curios he has been a frequent contributor to the local and the National Libraries and he was always ready to give his guidance to seekers after the real thing. As a musician his keen interest continued up to his death and he was particularly a lover of Welsh airs. As a resident for so many years the deceased was much concerned with the development of the town and he knew the country surrounding it as few of the present generation do. He had walked most of it and when his health per- mitted frequently consented to act as guide to parties of visitors. He was an expert in the matter of tides and only last winter was able to give very serviceable warning of forth- coming high tides which enable residents on the Marine Terrace to take the necessary pre- cautions. The tide table published on page 4 was from his pen. A strong Nonconformist, he was a member of Siloam Welsli Wesleyan Chapel in Cambrian-street and took a promi- nent part in Church and Sunday School life. He was twice married and leaves a widow and height daughters. The funeral will be on Satur- day morning. OBITUARY. Mrs. Gosling (formerly Colquhoun), daughter of the late Alderman George Green and sister of the late Mr. James Green and of Mr. W. A. Green, died in hos- pital in London on Wednesday, August 1st, at the age of seventy years, her husband (Mr. Gosling) having predeceased her on July 27th at the age of seventy-three. The remains of Mrs. Gosling were interred in Wandsworth Cemetery on August 7th. Captain Dixon and Mr. Hardy attended and wreaths were sent by Mrs. James Green, Mrs. Sack, Captain and Mrs Dixon, and Bet, and Mr. and Mrs. Hardy. WOUNDED.—Intimation has been received that Driver Emrys Vaughan, son of Mr. T. Vaughan, relieving officer, has been wounded in action. CHILDEN'S PAGEANT.-On Wednesday the artistically composed "Children Through the. Centuries," produced with great success last May, was again presente(I in St. Michael's Church Hall and will be repeated this (Thurs- day) in aid of the Waifs and Sti ays Society and of St. Michael's Church funds. There was a crowded attendance, including many who were present at the first production. In an interval the Rev. D. Maldwvn Davies, M.A., Llandrin- dod, clerical secretary of the diocese, in thank- ing an who took part in the pageant and par- ticularly the Rev. N. L. James, the hon secre- tary, said the Society's homes had taken over 1,400 motherless or unprotected children, dependents of men on active service, and friends had offered C25,000 and a site for further homes on condition that the Society obtained an endowment fund of £ 20,000. He also spoke of the importance of conserving child life to make good the wastage of life in the war. The stage arrangements were capably arranged by Mr. W. R. Vaughan; Mr. R. S. Dix was assistant manager; an oichestra con- ducted by Mr. J. Edward Jones supplied appro- priate instrumental music, and a choir con- ducted by Mr. Panchen, suitable vocal music. Profiting by experience in the previous pageants, many improvements had been intro- duced, particularly in the groupings, all of which were remarkably picturesque. The child- ren who took part came from Penparke, Llan- gorwen, Llanbadarn, Penrhvncoch, as well as from St. Michael's, Holv Trinitv. and St. Mary's, the majority from country villages; and a visitor remarked that it would be simply impossible to get children from English country parishes to sing in such tune and with so much expression, or to enter in so artistic a manner into the snirit of the historical scenes pre- sented. The "Child M:1rriag-e" of Richard, Duke of York, in 1478 and Ladv Anne Mowbray, ar'-nncred by St. Michael's was an elaborate tableaux greatly admired for itfr groupings and its mediaeval costumes, as was also the scene depicting the slave market in Rome, the Anglo I children, and Saints Gregory and Augustine. Llangorwen's presentation of St. Nicholas as Santa Claus in the bedroom scene, Llangor- wen s reproduction of the Dame School, and Llanbadarn's pageant of Old Street Cries supplied a touch of humour which was greatly appreciated by the youthful members of the audience. The beautiful legend of the Christ Child, arranged by Miss EUis Morgan, and The Church Receiving Children," arranged by Miss Price James, were loudly applauded; and the concluding pageant of "Britannia and her Allies," in which the Stars and Stripes were heartily cheered, brought a delightful entertain- ment to a close. In some of the scenes pretty dances by children were introduced, and little Miss Teviotdale was recalled after a graceful descriptive posture dance. ACKNOWLEDGMENT-The Surgical Requis- ites Association acknowledge the following for week ending July 30th .—Mrs. Tom Edwards, 2s. 6d.; sale of flowers, 3s.; Talvbont Working ar y, 9s., ditto, August 6th, 8s. 9d.; proceeds of sale of flowers £ 9. The Committee also wish to thank the Llanafan Red Cross Society for their handsome donation of E5, per Mr. H. H Herring. An exhibition of bandages will be given on the beach, near the Bandstand, next Wednesday. YlSrrORS AND ACCOMMODATION.-On Wednesday evening numerous visitors arrived, but the town was so full that considerable dif- ncultv was experienced in securing accommo- dation. A large party spent the evening at the Police Station and eventually through the kind offices of the Chief Constable and the Police secured lodgings. KILLED.-Lieut. Frank Roderick, son of Mr. and Mrs. David Roderick, Cross Hands has been killed in France. A student at Aber- ystwyth College, he took his B.A. degree, and just before enlisting as a private in October, 1914, he was a teacher at the Cefneithyn Coun- cil Schools, Cross Hands. He was granted his commission in February, 1915, and was wounded in December, 1916. His only brother, Lieut. D. J. Roderick, is in the Welsh Regi- ment. WEATHER OBSERVATIONS for week ending August 9th. 1917 max. min. rain, sunshine August 3rd 63.0 58.0 2.0 August 4th 65.0 55.0 3.0 August 5th 6Taj 54.0 0.5 August 6th 71.0 59.0 0,02 2.5 Aug us i 7ill 70.0 57.0 6.0 August 8th 69.0 57.0 0.14 5.5 August 9th 62.0 54.0 1.61

Forthcoming Events. All events advertised in the Cambrian News" are announced below free of charge. Other events are charged Is. for the first line, 6d. for the second, and 3d. for each succeeding Llanrwst Show, August 30th. Meeting of Agriculturists and Tradesmen at I Lampeter, August 15th. Play at Coliseum, August 6th, 7th, 8th. Entertainments, Barmouth Pavilion, August 13th, and for week. 11 r- DANIEL 1. REES & EVANS

GENERAL AUCTIONEERS AND VALUERS, HOUSE AND ESTATE AGENTS, ETC. Prompt PERSONAL attention given to all Business. OFFICES (Open Daily): 4, Baker Street. Aberystwyth UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF WALES. ABERYSTWYTH. (One of the Constituent Colleges of the University of Wales). President: SIR JOHN WILLIAMS, Bart., M.D., D.Sc., G.C.V.O. Principal: T. F. ROBERTS, M.A. (Oxon.), LL.D. (Vict.). THE FORTY-SIXTH SESSION begins on -M- October 3rd, 1917. The Scholarship Exam- ination will be held on September 18th, 1917. Students are prepared for Degrees in Arts, Science (including the Applied Science of Agri- culture), Law, and Music. Sessional Composition Fee—In Arts, £12; in Science, E16. Registra- tion Fee, El. Men students reside in registered lodgings in the town, or at the Men's Hostel; Warden, H. H. Paine, M.A., B.Sc. Women students reside in the Alexandra Hall of Resi- dence for Women; Warden, Miss C. P. Tremain, B.A. For full particulars respecting the General Arts and Science Departments, the Law, Agri- culture, Elementary and Secondary Training Departments, and the Hostels, apply to J. H. DAVIES, M.A., Registrar. M ABERYSTWYTH MUNICIPAL CONCERT NEXT TUESDAY AT THE RINK. ARTISTES MADAM JOSEPHINE WILLIAMS-LEWIS (Contralto), EVAN LEWIS (Tenor). Doors Open 7-30 p.m. Commences p.m. Admission. tiel. (Exclusive of Tax). e457 COLISEUM, Aberystwyth. Manager Jenkin Humphreys. i THURSDAY, FRIDAY & SATURDAY August 9th, 10th and 11th, for 3 nights. Mr. H. HAMILTON STEWART presents OPEN WINDOWS. MONDAY, TUESDAY & WEDNESDAY August 13th, 14fh, 15th, for 3 nights, Mr. H. HAMILTON STEWART presents the remarkably clever Society Play— The MUMMY AND THE HUMMING BIRD Doors open 7 30. Commence at 8. Prices 2s. 8d. (reserved) 2s. 2d., Is. 8d., Is. 2d. Gallery 7d., including Tax. The ELYSIAN GROVE And SYLVAN PALACE. JlPENGLAIS ROAD, ABERYSTWYTH* (2 Minutes from North Parade). Resident Manager Robert Crosby FAMOUS MOHAWK Moore and Burgess Minstrels SPECIAL GALA NIGHT, WEDNESDAY NEXT Comic Sinering Contest for KELLY'S PIG. A real Live and very Fine Pig will be given to the beat singer. Each Competitor must sing a song with the Pig under his arm. If you want to enjoy a hearty laugh don't fail to pay the Grove a visit. First you smile! Then you giggle Finally you scream All Entries to be handed to Mr Crosby on orbefore Wednesday, 6 o'clock. The Management reserves the right t. purchase the pig for ikl. PRICES AS USUAL. DANCING Every Evening until 10 45 in the Palace after the Entertainment. e359 I Ellison's Entertainers, — AT THE CASTLE GROUNDS Pk VILION, ABERYSTWYTH. ——— FRIDAY NIGHT- SCOTCH NIGIT. NEXT WEDNESDAY- BENEFIT DAY. Box Office open daily from 10-30 to 12-30, 2-30 to 4-30, 7 to 9-30. Seats may be booked for any performance at the Castle Grounds, or ring up Aberystwyth 10. General Manager Mr. Harry Gold. THE OINEMA ABERYSTWYTH. 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VBSEHVATIOXS- June 27th, 1,877. When a subscriber complains that his news- paper is not as clever as it used to be, the probability is, not that the editor has deterior- ated, but that he has taught his reader a few lessons. The people least likely to do anything original are most afraid of being peculiar. Those only can be happy with riches who can be happy without them. A sentence, -4 Notwithstanding his humble circumstances he was greatly respected," re- veals the snobbish writer who never respects a man unles he is weILto-do. It is worthy of note that religious com- munities seldom taboo a wrong thing until it has been popularly condemned in the "world." It is humiliating to find newspapers teaching morality in their leading columns, and making money by advertising licentious books and prints. Anyone who thinks he hates somebody should sit down and patiently try to find out the state of his own mind. He is almost sure to find something like fear or envy there. The easiest way to get rid of haired is to begin to live a pure life. The only men worth hating are sure to command the love of the virtuous. A woman who is not brave enough to start life in a smaller and less elegantly furnished house than her father's will most likely. learn wisdom when it is too late to be of much use to her. A man who cannot live on his income would be in debt if it were trebled. Towns have been made prosperous not so much by favourable physical conditions as by posessing enterprising inhabitants. The Coast. J.G.

AUCTION SALE. Aberhafesp Hall Estate, Montgomeryshire, comprising 3,200 acres, was offered for sale by Messrs. Miller and Son, London, at Newtown on Tuesday. The mansion, park, and 150 acres had been sold privately to Canon Woosnarn, Aberhafesp Rectory, now a chap- lain with his Majesty's forces. Red House Farm and 222 acres made about £35 an acre. There was spirited bidding for timber lots, some mak- ing considerably more than market value. Nearly three acres of land at Newtown were sold to the Council for allotments.

THE WAR DAY BY DAY. SATURDAY. British troops gained ground north-west of St Julien. Hostile artillery has shown considerable activity east of Messines and in the Nienport sector. East of Ganchy the French artillery carried out effective destruction fire against enemy trenches and two German attacks east of Cerny was broken. There was marked artil- lery activity in the sectors of Avocourt and Douaumont. M. Kerensky resigned his position as Russian premier, but has since withdrawn his resignation. MONDAY. The British advanced their lines slightly south-west and west of Lens. Five German aeroplanes were brought down and three i .i. J. i n..„ „r outers uriven out oi conrV1. 'U<J V! "ui machines is missing. The Secretary of the Admiralty announces that the King has ap- proved the following changes in the Board of Admiralty Vice-Admiral Sir Rosslyn E. Wemvss, K.C.B., C.M.G., M.V.O., to be second sea lord; Mr. Alan Garrett Anderson (late vice- chairman of the Wheat Commission) to be controller in the vacancy created by the ap- pointment of the Right Hon. Sir Eric C. Geddes, K.C.B., M.P., as first lord of the Admiralty. On the French front artillery activity on both sides in Champagne and both sides of the Meuse is reported. Russian Ministers placed their resignations in the hands of M. Kerensky in ordei' to facilitate the formation of a new Cabinet. TUESDAY. On the British front there is nothing of special interest to report. On the right bank of the Meuse the enemy made an attack on French positions at the Caurieres Wood. A small party succeeded in setting foot in first- line elements, but were driven out by a counter-attack. An intermittent cannonade took place to the west of Cerny and lful"bise.. Thp Russians report records further retirements. Both Russian and German communiques indi- cate heavy fighting in the neighbourhood of Focsani, the enemy claiming to have taken 1,300 prisoners on this part of the Roumanian front. WEDNESDAY. British aeroplanes bombed the enemy's rail- way trucks, sidings, and trains forty miles behind German lines, causing much damage, derailing one train and blowing up another. Enemy detachments which attempted to reach French lines east of Vauxillon and west of California Plateau were repulsed. North of St. Mihiel and in Upper Alsace enemy coups de main failed completely. News from Petro- grad both as regards fighting and the internal situation shows improvement. The Russians have regained ground. The number of big vessels over 1,600 tons sunk during the week was 21; under 1,600 tons 2, an increase of 2 on last week. The enemy is making a set for big vessels.