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Machynlleth Meetings. 'I RURAL COUNCIL. I Mr. Edward Hughes presided at Machynlleth Rural Council on Wednesday. The. Clerk said an important order had been issued by the Local Government Board giving the County Council power to provide a place for isolation of smallpox. PennAl Parish Council wrote drawing the Council's attention to the alleged enclosing of common land near the village. The land which had been enclosed was now turned into a garden and a garage had been erected. Evidence of reliable aged inhabitants showed that the land had been common land for the past seventy years, and the Council decided to re- ceive a deputation at the next meeting. A letter was read from Mr. W. J. Williams, secretary, Agricultural Wages Board, Traws- fynydd, asking if there was a demand in that rural district for allotments; if the demand was satisfied, if there waS difficulty in obtaining land; and whether agricultural labourers held allot- ments.-The Clerk was instructed to reply in the negative to the first and last questions. I A letter from Scyborycoed Parish Council drew attention to the state of the road near Furnace village and saying there was a danger of the water pipes being damaged. The Sur- veyor (Mr. Richard Williams) said there was no danger. The Clerk stated that the water rate would be 6d. in the pound. The Surveyor reported that S511 16s. Id. had been spent on the repair of the road from Gelli- goch bridge to Caerbobion. The average spent on the road for the past three years was £26 15s. The road has been damaged by the haul- age of timber.

• THE DICKENS' RECITAL. I am very glad to see that the Girls' Friendly Society is arranging or a Dickens' recital. It is regrettable from many stand- points that the works of this wonderful author should be so little appreciated in Wales. Y.M. SWIMMING CLUB. The Entertainments Committee of the Aber- ystwyth Y.M.C.A. are endeavouring to arrange for the organization of a swimming club in the summer. They could not set their hand to a better work. FARMERS' BUTTER. The vexed question of farmers supplying butter to householders who are supposed to be on rations came before the Aberystwyth Rural Food Committee this week, and after July the farmers supplying either butter or bacon will have to be registered just as shopkeepers are. After all, this is only fair, and I have heard of some glaring cases of showing the necessity for such registration. VERY REMOTE. The curious results that have followed the great waste in national service are still crop- ping up. Last week a gentleman showed ma a letter he had received from the Ministry of Shipping stating that they might avail them- selves of his service, but the prospect is very remote." Thi gentleman had had twenty-five years at his calling which was one requiring peculiar care and skill. He was registered for National Service, interviewed, and sent from pillar to post. He does not want remuneration. He is anxious only to serve his country, and yet he is told that the prospect of his being able to do so is very remote." It is curious, but it is true. CLARACH PATH. So once again the landowner has grabbed and the local authorities have failed; and visitors will have to climb over barbed wire and stone walls, as they had last year. Well, I suppose the local authorities know best, but it seems a curious-way of popularising the health resort. I know nothing about making health resorts v popular. All I know is that ducking under barbed wire in summer blouses is anything but a pleasant pastime. EATANSWILL? I have been amused in reading the com- ments of North Wales contemporaries on the Premier. One paper is so fulsome in its praise as to be almost nauseating, and another is equally so in its criticism. These two great organs of public opinion jibe and praise, and praise and jibe as the weeks go by-and still the world wags. The Premier and his col- leagues continue to carry out their difficult task and both praise and jibe are without effect. Criticism to be real must be constructive. ABERYSTWYTH AGRICULTURAL COMMITTEE. The Aberystwyth Agricultural Committee are afraid to prosecute the men who' will not use their land. Very good: then the Com- mittee is unworthy of the trust which the people have reposed in it. The widow's son must leave his two acres and go and fight, but the widow's landlord can snap his fingers. Will it always be like this? I

• I ABERYSTWYTH. UNION OF SUNDAY SCHOOLS.—On Sun- day evening the staff and members of Trefecnan Sunday School assembled at Tanycae Scfiool- room. There was a very good attendance of adults and children. Mr. James Evans, super- intendent of Tanycae School, explained that the object of the meeting, which was the first of a series intended to be held, was to create more interest and infuse more spirit into the work and a%ns of the Sunday School. The meeting was opened in prayer by Mr. D. C. Roberts, superintendent of Trefechan Sunday School, after which the children were cate- chised by Mr. William EdWards-, Sea View- place, from the" Rhodd Mam and the adults by Mr. Charles Benson from the first chapter of I Thesselonians. Several hymns were sung and the proceedings throughout were encourag- ing. Y.M.C.A.—A meeting of the General Com- mittee was held on Tuesday evening, Mr. R. T. Greer presiding. The Entertainments Com- mittee reported that negotiations were pro- ceeding witn regard to facilities for bathing and swimming, a suggestion being to form a swimming club. With regard to a series of lectures, the Entertainments Committee has under consideration a comprehensive scheme for the coming winter for either Gilchrist lectures or popular lectures. It was resolved to appoint a small sub-committee—Messrs T. H. Edwards, T. R. Jones, and P. B. Loveday. and the officials to act as a House Committee. On the previous evening the Social Service Com- mittee met to consider the arrangement of a mission to be held in the early autumn either by Dr. Campbell Morgan, in conjunction with the Free Church Council, or by some other well- known missioner. WOUNDED ENTERTAINED.—Miss Row- lands, Farnam, treated the wounded to tea at the Y.M.C.A. on Friday. After the tea an enjoyable concert was given, when Miss M. A. "Williams, Miss Myfanwy Ellis, Miss Elsie Jones, Miss Phillips, Mr. Osborne Hughes, Rifleman Phillips, Sergeant Palmer, and Private Crompton took part. Staff Sergeant- major Leyden presided. Miss Rowlands has presented the institution with twelve volumes of Cassell's History of England and of South Africa." CONVALESCENT HOME.—A meeting of the Committee dealing with the establishment of a convalescent home in Aberystwyth was held on Saturday. There was protracted dis- cussion and eventually it was decided to take certain steps to secure a grant for a building in the town. It is generally recognised that Aberystwyth is admirably suited for the pur- pose of a training centre. WINTRY WEATHER.-On Friday, after a fine morning, the sky clouded and toward even- ing there was a fall of snow. The hills in the neigbourhood were whitened and in Tregaron district the snow was about half an inch deep. J The fall was accompanied by a keen wind and on Saturday morning pools of water were coated with ice. Rain fell on Saturday afternoon, which cleared away the snow from the hills and on Monday a spell of warm weather but with a non-growing wind set in. Gardf-tiers and allotment holders who were too enterpris- ing in getting jn their potato, cets fcund on Saturday morning that their earlies had re- ceived a set back by the frost. ) RAILWAYMEN'S UNION—The Minister of Reconstruction having asked for an expression of opinion of the Government' Committee's proposal to abolish boards of guardians and to entrust the Health Committee with the care of the infirm and sick, of school children by the Education Authority, and the unemployed' by a Town Council Committee, the Aberyst- wyth branch of the Rail way men's Union has decided that "the time has arrived when this overdue reform should be placed on the Statute Book." I MUSIC.—Miss Eirlys Enos has passed the junior tonic solfa test held recently in con- nectiorl, wjfth the gymarifa gerddorQl at Tabernacle. i SURGICAL REQUISITES.—The Surgical Requisites Association acknowledge the follow- ing :s—Mrs. William Richards, Tregarth, S2. Miss Rowlands, Farnam, 10s. St. Michael's Workine Party, per Miss Gibbon, 13s. 3id.. St.. Michael's Parish, ner Mrs. Jones-Prv.ell, 12s Talybont Working Party, 7s. 3d.: Borth Wo<k- j ing Party, 3s.; box, 4s. f. nlT GALLANT NAVY.—Mr. H. F. Wyatt, of the Intelligence Department, Admiralty, will address a public meeting at the Town Hall on Monday on The Work of the Navy in the War." His address should be of interest, especially to those who have relatives in the navy. He will be accompanied by Professor Hugh Walker, LL.D., Lampeter. SESSIONS.—Captain James attended at Wed- nesday's session, but there was no case for hi aring. MILITARY. Mr. Gerald Davies-Jenkins (eldest son of Lieut.-Colonel John Davies- I Jenkins, R.W.F., and nephew ot Mr. Joseph Davies) has obtained the sixth place out of 230 1\ successful candidates in the Army entrance ex- amination for Sandhurst Royal Military College and has been awarded a prize cadetship. I FUNERAL.—The funeral took place on Thursday of Mr. Evan Alban Evans, youngest son of the late Mr. John Evans, shoemaker, Llanrhystyd, and of Mrs. Margaret Evans, 4, Prospect-street. The body was brought from South Wales on Thursday for interment at th Cemetery and was met at the Station by rela- tives and friends and by the Rev. Moses Gelly, B.A. (who officiated at the graveside), the Rev J. Edwards, Councillor "Rhys Jones, Superin- tendent D. Phillips, Messrs. Hugh Hughes, Reliance House, D. Jones, W. E. Jones, A. i Lloyd Morgan, W. Bitchefl, Charles Evans, W. hhewring, W. Edwards, K. Davies, George Gardner, David Morgan, Captain James, P.C. Jones, and others. The chief mourners were Mrs. Eva is, mother; Mrs. W. Price, Seafield, Rheidol-terrace, sister; Mrs. and Mr. Davies, Stoney Croft, Sea View-place, sister and brother-in-law; Mrs. Anthony, Aberayron; Mrs Hulme, Liverpool, sisters; and Mr. and Mrs. Tom Price, Corporation-street. Sympathy is extended to the family, and especially his brother (Mr. D. Lewis Evans) who resides at Buffalo, America. ALLOTMENTS.—A meeting of the Committee of the Aberystwyth Allotment Association was held at Wesley Schoolroom on Wednesday even- ing when final arrangements were made re- garding land near the National Library. There are still a number of plots vacant for which application should be made at once. HOSPITAL.—The Commandant thanks the following for their gifts :—Rhubarb, Mrs. Prys, Lluest; flowers, Mrs. Pugh, Cwmerau, Miss Morgan, Nantcaerio; rhubarb, Mrs. Richards, Penuwch; two walking sticks, Mr. James, Castle Hotel; magazines, Nurse Sinnet; sixty- one eggs, Mr. T. Jenkins, Tanllan, Llanfihangel- y-Creuddyn; cauliflower, Mr. Burrows, Green- field-street; "Tatlers," Mrs. Radcliffe Morgan; papers and magazines, anonymous. ZURIKA, THE GIPSY MAID—One of the prettiest entertainments of the winter season was given on Wednesday night at the Coliseum when Tanycae Juvenile Choir, conducted by Mrs Tomley Evans, produced the operetta of Zurika the Gipsy Maid" before a well-filled house, in aid of sailors and soldiers funds. The music of the operetta was simple, but) delightful, the singing weet, the pronunciation of the words dis- tinct and sometimes graced with elocution, the dancing artistic, the scenery and costumes picturesque, and the acting surprisingly good. Mr. Arthur Jones, L.C. and M. Bank, was chairman; Miss Irene Williams, accompanist; and Mr. R. H. Williams, hon. secretary; all of whom efficiently discharged their duties. The leading parts were taken with successful, effects by Miss Myfanwy Griffiths (Queen of J Kola), Miss Lizzie Wright (Prince Dareall), Miss Nora Richards (Court Jester), Mr. Tom Jones (Court Physician), Miss Katie Griffiths (Zuvikat. Miss Mandie White (Elspeth), Miss Sybil Parry (fairy dancer), the Misses Annie and Ceinwen Jones (gipsy children), r, TomGriffiths (foot- man), and the Misses Mair Williams and Lilian Richards (train bearers). The floral dancers were Misses Bronwen Griffiths, Annie Jones, Maudie Mapp, and Doris Thomas; gipsy dancers, the Misses Gladys Harris, Prudence Hughes, Lili*" Morgan, and Edith Davies; gipsies, the Misses Annie Jones, May Felix, Myranwy Richards, Rosie Lewis, Blodwen Lewis, Gertie Lewis, Laura Roberts, Gladys Jajnes, and Maggie Rees; Woodcutters, Masters David R. Harries, Willie Jones, Royal Morgan, Jacky Williams, Tom Rees, Glyn Lewis, Willie Edwards, William Lewis, Richard Wright, Willie Williams, and Emrys Morgan; fairies, the Misses Bronwen Griliiths, Irene Rees, Maggie Morgan, Mary Elizabeth Morgan, Glenys Jones, Violet Scott, Mable Mynett, Elsie Morgan, Sally Bitchell, and Gwyneth Lewis; court ladies, the Misses Annie Wright, Dora Griffiths, Katie Jones, E. M. Wright, L. A. Rice, |<ilian Jones, Sal Jones, Maggie Lewis, S. G. Griffiths, Katie Williams, Olwen Ellis, and F. E. Williams; bodyguard, Masters Aubrey Jones and Georgie Thomas. MART.—The next mart will be held on Mon- day bv Messrs. D. L. Jones and Sons. A great demand has arisen for litter pigs and last week slips eight weeks sold for 24 each. ENTERTAINMENT.—An entertainment was given by the members of Siloam Wesleyan Band of Hope at St. Paul's Schoolroom on Friday evening. The following contributed to the programme—Hughie Jones, Eiriog Davies, A Edwards, Henry Hughes, Annie Roberts, Ada Edwards, Edith Jones, Megan Evans, Dora Davies, Olwen Evans, Gladys Jones, Llewelyn Isaac, Jackie Jarman, Annie Jones, Evelyn Edwards, Norah Ann Jones, Elwyn Jones, Agnes James, Katie Hughes, Emned Lewis, Nancy Ch&rman, Miss Bottie Burbeck, Miss Lizzie Blodwen Jones, Lydia Jarman, Caron Jones, Eluned Lewis, and Annie Jones. Action songs by the younger girls and by the boys: and choruses by members of the Band of Hope were a.lso given. Mr. D. J. Parry, Brynawel, presided, and was thanked by the Pastor (Rev. L. A. Jones) and Mr. T. Thomas for his assist- ance and contributions to the Band of Hope funds. DEATH OF MISS BITCHELL.—The death took place on Tuesday morning at Tregaron Sanatorium of Miss Elizabeth Mitchell, Miil- street. Deceased was twenty-eight years of age and was the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Rd. Bitchell, Trefechan. Deceased has two brothers who are serving with the army in Egypt. INJURED.—Pte. J. E. A. Jones, M.T., A.S.C., son of Mr. J. Jiones, Carlisle House. Northgate- street, has been admitted into hospital in France suffering from injuries accidentally re- ceived, and is dangerously ill. While dispatch riding on a motor cycle lie collided with a motor lorry and the latest news, received on Sunday, is that though dangerously ill, lie is improving. Before enlisting Pte. Jones was employed at Messrs Jones Bros.' garage, North- parade. ST. MICHAEL'S VICARAGE.-The newlv- appointed Vicar of St. Michael's (the Rev. Dd. Williams) and Mrs. Williams visited Aberyst- wyth on Thursday and were received by Alderman E. P. Wynne and Mr. Thomas Ow?n. churchwardens. Dr Jones- Powell will leave for St. John's, Cardiff, in about a month. TEA AND ENTERTAINMENT.—On Thurs- day afternoon the members of Shiloh Band of Hope were entertained to tea and in the even- ing a concert presided over by the Mayor (Capt. T. Doughton), was given in which the children took part. A vote of thanks was accorded Mrs. Evans, Brynpaith, who with the assistance of Miss Davies and Mr. Jofcu Bonsall, has con- ducted the Band of Hope. WAR SERVICE.—A white elephant and farm and garden produce sale will be held at the Rink on Wednesday, May 1st, under the aus- pices of the Comforts Sub-Committee of Aber- ystwyth War Service Association. Upwards of 8,000 articles have been supplied to the troops at the various fronts. The Director General-,of Voluntary Organisations in a letter asks that every effort should made to increase the output to cope with the ever-growing demand for comforts. SOLDIER STUDENTS.—Second tiellt. Tom Whitney, S.W.B., attached K.S.L.T., a former student at the Coilege, was recently gassed in France, and is now it^ a London general hos- pital. He obtained hii xM.A. degree at Cardiff. His wite res'des at Cardiff .-Lie, u t. J H Rieh- ards. M.C., S.W.B.. who enlisted as a private, nas died of wounds. He wa.s the son of the Rev. B. F. Richards, Carmarthen, and was edu- cated at Aberystwyth College and the Presby- terian College, Carmarthen, obtaining his B.A. degree at the former.—Captain Tdris Morgan son of Mr. and Mrs. A. P. Morgan, Builth Wells, i was killed in action in France on 17th April. He graduated B.A. from Abervstwvth Colle,e; and was a prominent hockev plaver" ° SCIENCE AND ART CLASSES.-At the cJose ot the winter session examinations in book- keeping and shorthand were held, at which the following pupils were successfulPitman's shorthand, elementary: Misses M. Beaine, A. Francis, A. Lewis, E. Martin. Mesrs. ,T H. F" Evans, T. Flynn. V. Toue,, I. Williams and J | f. H. Williams. Speed. 50 wortig Der minute Misses G. Edwards and E. Evans, and Mr. W. Lewis. sPe«i. W words per minute: Misses J. Hanson, M Davies, and Mr. D. H. Thomas, opeed 80 words per minute: Misses M. Francis and M. Scholes. Book-keeping: Misses G. Ed- wards. G. M. Ellis, A. Francis. H Jones L Tones, K Martin. M. J. iToms," E. Evans; Messrs R. L. Felix (with honours)\ W. Lewis, I. P. Morgan, and D. H. Thomas. HALF-YEARLY SALE.—The half-yearly sale I of horses will be heid at the Smithfield on I Saturday, May 4th. Llanrhystyd horse sale will be held on Friday, May 3rd. WEATHER OBSERVATIONS For the Week ending April 25th, 1918. Mm. Max. Ram. Sunh ne. April 19th.— 48.0 34.0 — -6.5 20th.— 44.0 30.0 0.21 6.0 1, 21st.— 48.0 34.0 0.18 0.3 11 22nd.— 43.0 38.0 0.01 2.7 OJ 23rd.- 48.0 4.0 — 8.0 11 24th.- 53.0 40.0 13.2 11 25tn.— 60.0 46.0 — 12.5

ABER. AND THE RSPCC- The annual meeting of Aberystwyth branch of the Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children was held at Buarth Hall g on Wednesday afternoon. Mrs. T. F. Roberts, Treathro, presided, with the support of Capt. Doughton, mayor, the Rev. T. A. Penry, the Rev. Thos. Williams, Mr. Robert Parr, director of the Society, and Mr. Emrys Williams, local secretary. The Secretary read the annual report which stated that forty-five cases were dealt with during 1917, affecting 152 children. On the proposition of the Rev. T. A. Penry, seconded by the Rev. T. Williams, Sir Edward Pryse, Bart., was reappointed president. The vice-presidents were also re-appointed as well as the Executive Committee (the Rev. T. Wii- hams chairman), and the Ladies Committee j (Miss Mary Watkins chairman). J The Chairman, at the request of Mr. Parr, handed to Inspector Rivett, Oswestry, the Society's badge of merit, he having for over two years since Inspector Wyse went to the war done the work of inspection in Aberystwyth as well as in the Oswestry district, and done it well. Mr. Parr, in an effective address, said that thirty-four years ago there was no public opinion against child neglect and cruelty. Lord Shaftesbury laid down the foundation of the Factory Acts which took children out of the mine, the factory, the brickfield, and the work of chimney sweeping. What Lord Shaftesbury did for factory children Dr. Barnardo did for ¡ orphart children and Mr. Benjamin Waugh, founder of the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children, which had since been in I existence thirty-four years laid down the prin- ciple that the child had a right of proper guardianship at the hands of the State. Though those men had made public opinion in regard to children and laws had been passed for their protection, a terrible amount of child suffering still existed. Last year the Society dealt with no fewer than 130,000 children including 16,000 babies under two years of age who required pro- tection against their natural guardians. It was the Society's duty imposed upon it by Royal Charter to prevent the public and private wrongs of children. A community could not have a child neglected without creating a bad influence. The Society sought to divert the influence of men and women into right lines. It was therefore a public advantage to have such a Society. He should like that meeting to see some of children who had been rescued by the Society. Cruelty to children was not confined to any class, but wherever cruelty was found the Society took steps to pre- vent it. The work was a public necessity and therefore demanded public support. The child- ren were so splendidly worth saving, and if the members of the Society could only get public opinion white hot cruelty to children would be effectually stopped. Mr. Parr was thanked for his address on the Proposition of the Rev. T. Williams seconded by the Rev. T. A. Penry and Mrs. Roberts for presiding on the proposition of the Mayor sec- onded by Mr. T. W. Powell. (

AGRICULTURAL COMMITTEE. At the meeting of the Llanbrynmair and Mabhynlleth War Agricultural Sub-Committee, on Wednesday (Mr. Edward Hughes presiding), it was decided to forward suggestions regarding the improvement of road transport to the war agricultural committees of Montgomery, Cardi- gan and Merioneth.

RURAL FOOD COMMITTEE. Mr. Edward Hughes presided at a meeting of the Rural Food Committee on Wednesday when the following were appointed to attend a con- ference on road transport to be held at Bar- mouth on' May 3rd:—Mr. Richard Jones, Ynyshir; the Rev., Gwilym Rees, Lian fynmair; and th#Executive Officer (Mr W., Rowlands).

CUARDIANS. There was no business of interest at the Guardians meeting. On Monday evening a special meeting of Machynlleth Urban Council was held, Mr. Richard Giljart presiding. Tenders for station- ery were received. The Ministry of Food wrote asking for particulars re the ploughing order for Mr. Jones, Penegoes.

COMMINS tOCH. A competitive meeting was held on Wednes- day and was presided over by Councillor Llew- elyn Samuel. Miss J. E. Davies, Aberystwyth, Miss M. Annie Williams, A.T.C.L., Llanbadarn, and Miss Lilian Davies, Llanbadarn, were the accompanists; Miss Jones, Tycoch, secretary; and Miss A. Thomas, Cw npadarn, treasurer; The adjudicators were:—Music, Mr. D. J. Morgan, A.C., Bow Street; recitation, etc., Mr Hywel Mvrddhi Griffiths, Aberystwyth. The awards were:—Solo, girls under twelve: 1, Bronwen Jenkins. Lluest; 2, Ela Jenkins, Lluest. Recitation: 1, Enoch Jenkins and Emrys Thomas; 2, Gwyneth Jones and Benjamin Jones. Solo, boys under fourteen: 1, Oliver Hughes, Bow Street; 2, Iorwerth Jones, Bow Street; 3, Johnnie Evans, Penparke. Recita- tion, boys or girls under twelve: 1, Gwyneth •Tones and Benjamin Jones, Comins, equal. Solo, girls under sixteen 1, Alice Humphreys, Waun- gau: 2, Ellie Norah Hughes, Capet Dewi. Ref- tation, boys or girls' under sixteen: 1, Miss M. J. Jones, Comins. First sight reading: 1, Mr R. J. Hughes, Bow Street. Recitation: 1, Jennie Edwards, Bow Street; 2, Margaret Jones, Comins. Recitation, Hywell Myrddin (encored). Song for competitor over thirty years of age: 1, Enoch Davies, Bow Street. Soprano solo: Miss Lilian Jones, The Manse, Llanbadarn. Octette. soprano and altos: 1, Saron Party, conducted.by Mr. D. R. Williams. A presentation was made to Miss J. E. Davies, Aberystwyth, for her long service at the organ. Recitation, Mr. Hywel Myrddin Griffiths.- A vote of thanks was pro- posed by the Rev. Griffith Parry and seconded by Mr. J. Jones.

The Rev. W. R. Davies, up to recently at Horeb, Loughor. died on Saturday at Belle Vue- terrace. He was a native of Llanbrynmair, where his remains were taken for interment on Thursday. He leaves, a widow and five child- ren. Mr. Davies resigned his pastoral care of Loughor Church about two years ago owing to a breakdown iti health. His church released him for twelve months in the hope that, his health would be restored.

Forthcoming Events. Dickens Recital, St. Michael's Parish Hall, May 22nd. Garden Produce Sale, etc., at the Rink, May 1st. Half-yearly Horse Fair, Aberystwyth Smith- field, May 4th. Variety Entertainmenti. Coliseum, May 29th.

Local Men in the Great Push LIEUT. D. J. DAVIES, R.W.F. Mr. J. Davies, Pembroke House, Queen's- road, received a telegram from the War Office on Monday stating that his son (Lieut. D. J. Davies, R.W.F.) had been slightly wounded in the back in the recent heavy fighting in France. He was admitted into hospital at Etaples on the 17th April. PRIVATE W. PUGH, GREENFIELD STREET Mr. Hugh Pugh, 23, Greenfield-street, re- ceived a letter on Saturday from Chaplain J. G. Paton stating that his son (Private William Pugh, Innfskillen Fusiliers) has been missing since 21st March. The Chaplain writes that they have a strong hope that Private Pugh will since 21st March, The Chaplain writes that they have a strong hope that Private Pugh will be reported a prisoner in Germany. He could give no further information. Private Pugh, who joined the A.S.C., has served in France for the past two and half years and was trans- ferred to the infantry in September last. He has another brother serving (Corporal R. Pugli; who was wounded last year and is now Ireland. SAPPER R. D. JENKINS, R.E. Official intimation was received on Sunday that Sapper R. B. Jenkins, son of Mr. E. E. Jenkins, builder, South-road, nas been missing since tne zzna aaarcn, iv.Lo. oappar ueu has been serving in France for the past two years and eight months and joined the army three years ago. PRIVATE IDRIS JONES, LLANBADARN. Private Idris W. Jones, Loyal North Lan- cashire Regiment, son of Mr. Enoch Jones, Waun, has been wounded in the back in France. He is progressing favourably in hos- pital at Leicester. MAJOR PERCY DAVIES. News has been received that Major D. Percy Davies, son of Mr. David Davies, "South Wales Daily Post," Swansea, is missing, though no official news has yet been received. Major Davies about a year ago married Miss Woosnam, niece of Major and Mrs. Mathias, Bronpadam. He was in command of a cyclist battalion attached to the 55th "Division which recently distinguished itself in Franee. Nothing has been heard of Major Davies since April 9th. The Chaplain wrote to Mrs. Davies that none of the remain- ing officers of the battalion saw her husband killed or wounded and they hope that he will be found among the prisoners.

WAR DAY BY DAY. MONDAY. A number of successful raids were carried out by the British south and north of Lens re- sulting in the. capture of prisoners and machine guns. In "aerial fighting eleven German machines were brought down and six driven out of control. Baron Richthofen, the champion German airnfaa, who claimed eighty victories in the air, has been killed and was buried with military honours by the British. On the French front an enemy raid was repulsed east of the Oise and east of Rheims. TUESDAY. On the British front ground was gained east of Robecq and 120 prisoners and h. number of machine guns were captured. On the French front enemy surprise attacks were without re- sult. British and French destroyers carried out an elaborately-planned raid on the German destroyer and submarine bases at Zeebrugge and Oatend. WEDNESDAY The enemy attacked on the whole of the British front south of the Somme and against the French on our right. The German took the village of ViUers-Britonneux, but his attacks were otherwise repulsed. The post north-west of Festubert captured by the enemy on the 22nd was regained by British troops.

BOROUGH OF ABERYSTWYTH. BAND ATTENDANT AND COLLECTOR. THE TOWN COUNCIL invite applications JL for the post of Band Attendant and Col- lector for the Summer Season (May 18th to September 21.th, 1918), at a salary of 25s. per week and Commission of 2d. in the Is. on the sale of Programmes. Applications to reach me on or before Satur- day, May 4ih, 1918. JOHN EVANS, Deputy Town Clerk. Town Hall, Aberystwyth. a3062 ABERYSTWYTH WAR SERVICE COMMITTEE. f WHITE ELEPHANT AND FARM AND GARDEN PRODUCE SALE will be held r the RINK, ABERYSTWYTH, from 2-30 to p.m., MAY 1st, 1918, in aid of the funds of the Comforts Sub-Committee of the Aberyst- wyth War Service Committee. Admission: 6d. a3077 • • OUR GALLANT NAVY. It's Work in the War. A I ■" PUBLIC MEETING will be held at the TOWN HALL, ABERYSTWYTH, ON MONDAY NEXT, APRIL 29th, at 8 p.m., when ADDRESSES will be delivered on "The Work of the Navy in the War," BY H. F. WYATT, Esq., of the Intelligence Department, Admiralty; and Prof. HUGH WALKER, Ll.D. Chairman: HIS WORSHIP THE MAYOR. Cordial Invitation to all Persons. Also Meetings will be held at LLANDN, TUESDAY; NEW QUAY, WEDNESDAY; ABERAYRON, THURSDAY; and LAMPETER, FRIDAY, same week. s3085 Corporation ofAberystwyth I THE GREAT V HALF-YEARLY HORSE FAIR r WILL BE HELD ON THE SMITHFIELD, On SATURDAY, MAY 4th, '— ,I' 1918. a3C66 FORTHCOMINd EVENT.. MAY 29th, 1918, COLISEUM. Variety Entertainment BY THE CEREDIGION LAMES PARTY. IN AID OF PRISONERS OF WAR. pl643 PUBLIC NOTICES, NEW DAIRY. MRS. STEPHENS begs to announca that she has re-opened the Old Established Dairy at 56, Terrace Road, with High-Class Dairy Produce and Refreshments, and solicits the patronage of the public. Customers* should register here without delay for butter and margarine. pl622 LIGHT HORSE BREEDING. COUNTY OF BRECON. AT BRECON on TUESDAY, 6th MAY (Fair Day), the Brecon County Committee will select two Welsh Cob Stallions eligible for Board Premiums to travel County of Brecon. Further particulars, W. T. ISAAC, Brecon. n30od CARDIGANSHIRE AGRICULTURAL COMMITTEE. SCHEME FOR THE DISTRIBUTION OF SITTINGS OF EGGS TO SMALL-HOLDERS AND COTTAGERS. BREEDS: White Wyandottes, White Leg- horns, 3s. 6d. per sitting of 12 eggs (cash with order); 6d. extra per sitting must be in- cluded to cover cost of carriage if to be sent by rail. No applicant can have more than three sittings. Infertiles (clears) will be replaced once if returned carried paid within 28 days. No orders for sittings will be accepted after April 30th. N.B.—None of the Stock Birds in last year's pens are being used again this year. All orders, which will be executed im rota- tion, to be sent to H. POWEL EVANS, s2065 Werna, Tregaron. CORN PRODUCTION ACT, 1917. AGRICULTURAL WAGES BOARD (ENGLAND AND WALES). NOTICE OF AN ORDER proposed to be made under Section 12 (1) (b) of the above Act with respect to "Benefits or Advantages." THE Agricultural Wages Board (England and Wales) duly established and constituted under Section 5 (1) of the above Act and the re- gulations made the Board of Agriculture and Fisheries dated the 8th November 1917, HEREBY GIVE NOTICE as required by the Agricultural Wages Regulations 1918, that they propose to make the following Order under the last men- tioned Regulations, that is to say:- The benefits or advantages which may be rec- koned as payment of wages in lieu of pay- ment in cash for the purpose of any minimum rate of wages for time work which may be fixed under the above Act are hereby defined to be the supply by an employer to a worker of (1) MILK (including skimmed or separated milk); (2) POTATOES, and the value at which they are to be so reck- oned for such purpose is hereby defined to be as follows, that is to say:- (1) In the case of Milk so supplied without payment, the current wholesale price in the district. (2) In the case of Potatoes so supplied with- out payment, the current wholesale price ini the district at the time when the main crop of potatoes were lifted. Where any payment is made by the workmen for the supply of the Milk or Potatoes an equivalent deduction is to be made from the value of a supply without payment. The wholesale prices above referred to shall be ascertained for the purpose of this Order from time to time in respect of the area of any District Wages Committee established by the Wages Board under the above Act, by the Dis- trict Wages Committee for such area. THE AGRICULTURAL WAGES BOARD, as required by the regulations, will consider any OBJECTIONS to the above Proposed Order which may be lodged with them within one month of the date of this Notice. All Objections should be in writing and should be addressed to The Secretary, The Agricultural Wages Board (England and Wales), 80, Pall Mall, Lon- don, S.W.I. The Objections should state pre- cisely and so far as possible with reasons what is objected to. Dated this sixteenth day of April, 1918. Signed by Order of the Wages Board, F. POPPLEWELL, Secretary. Agricultural Wages Board (England and Wales), 80, Pall Mall, London, S.W.I. a3044 ABERYSTWYTH ALLOTMENTS ASSOCIATION. COOD LAND OFFERED. APPLICATIONS are inivited for 200 square yard pHots of ground near the National Library. The ground has been ploughed. Rent Ss, a plot. Application must be made by Satur- day next to either of the undersigned. For Sale, Sir John Llewellyn and Sharpes Express Seed. Excellent value. 12s. a cwt. or reduction on 3 cwt. lots. Apply at once. W. WILLIAMS, Bridge Street. R. READ, Penglaise Road, Secretaries. MERIONETHSHIRE HEAVY HORSE SOCIETY. The above Society this year have secured the services of the GRAND SHIRE HORSE '4 Bury Sir Walter (33075); foaled 1914; Bred by Mr. Rowell, Bury. Sire, "Rowington Dray Prince. Dam, "Peyton Diamond III." Property of Mr. G. Dale Williams, Penllyn Stud Farm, Towyn. This Horse won second prize at Peterborough, March 20th, 1918, and was bought by Mr. Williams for 420 guineas. Membership fee, 5s. Service fee, B3. A limited number of mares will receive assisted nominations. Application for nominations and fwtfher par- ticulars to be had from the; Secretary, JOHN ROWLANDS, Ddolbach, n3019 Llarfuwchllyn. — CARDIGANSHIRE AGRICULTURAL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE. GROW MORE POTATOES. IN view of the seriousness of the situation, ALL FARMERS THROUGHOUT THE COUNTY ARE EARNESTLY REQUESTED TO INCREASE THE ACREAGE UNDER POTATOES THIS ITAR. An acre of potatoes will produce considerably more food than an acre of any other crop. The Executive Committee acting on behalf of the Food Production Department flrusfcs that Fasrmersj will respond loyally to this appeal. D. J. MORGAN, Q Secretary. s3045 J — r — ? £ U—'— "9^ ,> ,0., ",>' LONDON'S LATEST c.! "I.;} CREATIONS 'v IN (' MILLINERY NOW SHOWING. ROAD. '-MmrnvmYiriM. Milliners. y, ■■ = Milliners. y, ■■ = 'I ,j; ::( :+ B ■ f We have received a Footwear for Every Occasion. War Time Boots » (All Leather) WHATEVER the occasion, I /GOVERNMENT Controlled Prices. have Footwear to suit. Hard- VJ Special line in BOYS' and Youths' wearing Winter Boots, with School Boots "We have the or without nails, for men's wear. RIGHT BOOT for the woods and Then I have a large stock of the farmers' wear. latest styles in Ladies' Footwear of j suitable patterns for either Town or No ADVANCE on goods bought at Country wear. For the children I old prices. have a good selection of sturdy School Boots made to withstand Save YOUR cash by purchasing the effects of romps and games. HERE. Whatever Footwear you require, REPAIR DEPARTMENT. I have every caJ,| «*nd see rne. I promise that you facility for prompt Repairs. Onlv will be surprised at the wartime the best matenal is used and value that I can offer you. my prices are very reasonable. I SPECIALIST. V 3.North Parade, ABERYSTWYTH LEATHER Real English Workmanship. V jH H I BLACK SILK HANDBAGS. Prices from 5/6 to 12/6 each. l S' Large Assortment of HAND BAGS. Prices from 10/6 to 50/- each. ¡ ■ 1 PHOTOGRAPHIC ALBUMS., Prices from 2/6 to 5/6 each. Cambrian News Stores, I Aberystwyth. Your Income Tax. The Budget proposes to increase the flat rate from 5s. to 6s. and to make Farmers pay on double their rent. Now is the time to make your return when you should see to it that full allowances for abatement, small income relief, children a-ad life insurance are obtained. And do not forget the overpayment, for last year.Tax Expert," office.,of this paper i ■ Printed by the Proprietors, The "Cambrlaa News," Aberystwyth, Ltd., and Published by them in Terrace-road, Aberystwyth. in the county of Cardigan; at Ll. Edwards,Stationer, Music Warehouse, Barmouth, in the County of Merioneth, and at David Lloyd's. Portmadoe, in the County of Carnarvonsuire, April 26th. 1918.