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CARDIGANSHIRE CANDIDATE SOME SLASHING SPEECHES. .< #' MR. VAUCHAN DAVItS SELECTED. PROFESSOR LEVI ASKS SOME PERTINENT QUESTIONS. (By Our Special Correspondent). Despite all rumours to the contrary, Mr. Vaughan Davies, the sitting member, was selected at Lampeter last Thursday as Parlia- mentary candidate for Cardiganshire. His -selection was absolutely unanimous, writes our special correspondent, no other name being suggested or even mentioned. The meeting wa.s well attended, but I found myself to be the only press representative present. All the stalwart Liberals of the county were there, and the amount of petrol consumed must have given the transport officcvs ford for thought. Limpeter was nenily as full of motors as of Liberals. The meeting was valuable inasmuch as it provided a safety valve "or all the pent- tip emotions of the past twelve months. Mr Vaughan Davies made an admirable speech, not the least important part of which was his appeal to his constituents not to be led astray by paragraphs in the papers. "I will never put you in a hole," he said. c; If you will kindly wait for me to talk to you and not for the press to talk to you, I give you my word as a gentleman that I will never leave you in difficulty. Whoever you send to Parlia- ment, I will do my best, at the polls, to carry to victory as you have carried me." This i manly statement was loudly applauded, and subsequent speeches might have been dispensed with-for the meeting was satisfied. The set fawr at Brondeify was filled with lea.ding Liberals of the county. Mr. Timothy Richards made an ideal chairman, and acting as secretary was Mr Charles Evans, deputising Mr. H. Rees, O.B.E., who was indisposed. Among the vice-presidents were Mr. D. C. Roberts, Mr. J. M. Howell, Mr C. M. Williams, Mr. Jenkyn Lloyd, and Mr. Teify Junes. The opening resolutions were sad, the first 01 them being a vote of condolence with the Chairman on the death of his daughter, pro- posed by Mr. John Evans (Aberystwyth), and the second a similar vote with Mr. Vaughan Davies, M.P., in the death ot' his sister on the previous day. The Chairman made it clear that at the Executive meeting, held earlier in the day, Mr V aughan Davies definitely informed them that he was a candidate. That announcement cleared the air, and Mr. J. M Howell was accorded an excellent hearing when he pro- posed a resolution of confidence in Mr. Lloyd George. They were, he said, all moved by an impulse cf gratitude and joy, too great and too complex for words. The British had once again proved themselves to be a great people. He was struck by the fact that all sorts and conditions of men were impelled by the same desire to pay homage to Him whose hand they had seen in the victory of right over evil. During the past week the people had gathered together to worship on the greatest occasion ut their lives, the greatest perhaps in the history of the world. The sense of the im- mensity of the deliverance weighed upon them; words became ineffectual. Their thankfulness was chastened by awe. "Non nobis domine, non nob.s," "Nid i ni, 0 Arglwydd, nid i ni, ond i'tli enw dy Hun dod ogoniant" were the only words they durst utter. The motion contained the words that the world had eii-tereil into a larger liberty." Not only had they vindicated their honour and heroism and chivalry, but, as bye-products of the war, they had removed petty and great tyrants from the thrones of Europe. The value of man had been established. The State had realized that in order to reconstruct the empire the directest method was that of building up man- hood and womanhood. Equality of treatment, of opportunity, of privilege, and duty to the State had been granted. In the very dust and heat of battle millions sterling had been voted for education. Under normal conditions it would have taken decades to accomplish so great a feat. Agricultural progress had been accelerated by the dispersal of large estates and by the utilization of the land for utilitarian purposes In the wake of these great things follow improved housing, higher wages, better health. It would be churlish and unpatriotic to fail at that first meeting of the Association after the end of the war to acknowledge the large share which their fellow countryman, the Right Hod. D. Lloyd George, had taken in the great emancipation. When the war broke out Mr. Lloyd George undferstood immediately what was at stake. He estimated the severity of the struggle and made up his mind that he would shrink from no sacrifice for himself and would call upon his fellow countrymen and women to shrink from no sacrifices in order that Britain and liberty should come out vic- torious from the death grapple with Kaiserism. He also had the verve to inspire the people to make the sacrifices. In saying that they did not depart from their fidelity to Liberal principles, but they could do nothing better as Liberals than support the master hand at this time. He was therefore glad to find Mr. Vaughan Davies prepared to offer himself as a candidate. Mr. Davies was as full of virility as when they first adopted him, and he, per- sonally, was grateful that Mr. Davies had con- sented to stand again. When the time came to choose a successor, it should be done deliber- ately. They should look within the confines .:of their own county and select one vho baa done good service in the county. As to the Premier, they were afraid that lie was among those who would deflect him from his early interests; but they must look upon him as Prime Minister, and see in him a man as keen for Liberalism as Mr. Bonar Law was for Conservatism. Mr. D. C. Roberts, seconding the proposition, said they must recognise the great forces that had brought the victory and the fact that a great Welshman had been one of the biggest factors in bringing about a triumphant con- clusion. (Applause). Mr. Roberts referred to the Premier's stand for unity of command and to his foresight; and, touching on the coming of peace, added that though they might not like the company which the Premier kept their interests were safe in his hands. As Liberals they must maintain their liberty, and their member had said that he would not yield his principles even to support the Coalition, They should be satisfied. (Applause), The proposition was carried unaminously. "PLAIN SPEAKING" Mr Tivy Jones Lampeter then proposed that the meeting acquiesce in any political arrange- ments likely to promote the highest interest of the county, reasserted its adherence to the fundamentals of Liberalism, and that every candidate before the constituency at the forth- coming election should be asked to pledge himself to the spirit of the resolution. Speaking first in Welsh and then in English, Mr. Jones said the circumstances were extraordinary. The position was not quite clear and they were rather inclined to grumble. Mr Vaughan Davies was the Coalition candidate but as an elector he shotld have preferred that Mr Davies had frst consulted the constituency. fApplause from a section of the audience). He did not relish their being "carted from one organisation to another." nor would a little plain speaking do any harm. He saw that the Unionists were not going to oppose the seat- in fact, they were ready to help Mr. Daves. "That is awfully kind of them." continued Mr Jones; but they forget that Mr. Davies had been returned without the help and despite their mo4 strenuous opposition. Wales loves coalitions less than England. (Applause). Proceedinsr, Mr. Jones said he would have pre- ferred that Mr. Davies should have left himself in the hands of tli- ssociation-he would have quite safe. They appreciated Mr. Lloyd George; but feared that his splendid ener- gies" would be diverted in combating the re- actionary eieniejit6 ;n tue Government ol which he would be Prime Minister, for the brightest politicians in Llie country would be outside) tne Coalition. Even the Primrose League had decided to support tne Coalition Government. Mr. C. M. Williams-Very suspicious. Would they do that from love of Liberal Prime Minister? ("No, no.") there was Sir Edward Carson joining in a shout that everybody must disregard old shibboleths. Mr. C. M. Williams—Right O! Mr. Tivy Jones, continuing, asked was Mr. Carson going-to ask the people of Ulster to do that ? Eternal vigilance was the price of safety, and they appealed to Mr. Vaughan Davies to be always watchful. They would stick to their principles, keep their eyes open, and keep thaui powt\sr| drya (Applause). PROFESSOR LEVI WANTS TO KNOW. Professor Levi seconded the proposition in a vigorous speech. "I am prepared to support Mr. Vaugnan Davies," he said, "with all my I power, only if he adheres to this resolution. If he stands by it, he will have no more loyal Supporters t'hajn| t-lte Liberal A%o,qiat:on of Cardiganshire. If he departs from it in any J particular, he will find that the fighting spirit of Cardiganshire is still alive." That resolu- tion meant much to that and to future meet- ings. To thoroughly understand it would save much trouble in the future. (Hear, hear). "We want a progressive M.P. proceeded I Mr. Levi; "A meinJer who gets more Liberal as he grows older. We will have no half and half Liberal." He was not prepared to be ) represented by a man More at home with the Tories than with the Liberals. I want Liberal born and bred in the native air of Liberalism, willing to keep to it at any cost and at any sacrifice*. I. want Cardiganshire Liberalism, and if we get it there is no danger of anybody coming in and spoiling our unity. In further forceful language Professor Levi urged the Association to adopt an advanced policy. He referred to the meeting of the Labourers' Union at Aberystwyth on the pre- vious Monday. It was a meeting which had delighted him very much. It meant some- thing they would have to face. If they went according to the prno,iples of their fathers, they would be in no danger. Very soon the boys would return. They were coming back stronger than they went out, for they were coming back with votes. They were not com- ing back to the old conditions. God forbict; They will not do it. They have the power in their hands. They have had enough fooling with politics. They are tired cf politics being a game for giving titles to those who want titles. The poor boy who is good enough to die is good enough to live and vote—(lom applause)—and he will determine to use his vote." (Applause). To meet this he appealed for an advanced Liberal policy to keep us together," for a policy of educating men and women, and interesting them in the great principles which would captivate them. No Labour programme was better than Cardigan- shire Liberalism. There were the old measures —Disestablishment, Home Rule, etc.—an admirable list, and it was certain that every candidate would stand by these—but what of the new questions? The Premier had indi- cated what they were. Firstly, who was going to pay the huge war debt—the people, who suffered economically and the labouring classes, or the big capitalist and the profiteer? "I want a clear understanding," said the speaker. "I want our candidate iKi say whether he is in favour of a graduated in- come tax which will fall on shoulders" best able to bear it. Social reform-is Mr. Vaughan Davies willing to adopt the Liberal social re- form programme ? Let me take one point—agri- culture. I have here the Government Blue Book containing the report of the Agricultural Sub-Committee on Reconstruction. This is to be the policy of the Coalition. Mr. Lloyd George is entirely in favour cf it; but I most earnestly want to know v hat Mr Davies says about it." The first proposal was that land- lords who had 'been checked' from charging heavy rents during the war si ould I, e allowed to charge any rent they pleased to the farmers. The Committee had refused Rent Courts. How would Cardiganshire farmers like that? The prices for corn were fixed, but what did the next clause state? It refused any security of tenure for farmers. They wanted to know more about that, for what could it profit a farmer to gain fixed corn prices a-HI lose his own farm? Another question v as the wages of agricultural labourers. He had heard that farmers were not paying the r'inimum wage. "I want to know whether Mr. Vaughan Davies is in. favour of a Liberal policy in agriculture? For heaven's sake let us move on v ith the times. I do not think Liberalism is a mere I game. It is to me part of my religion. We have been brought up on it in ti.e Sunday school. I heard that the Government was going to elevate our Member to a seat in the House of Lords. I do not know. 1 do not care. But I say this, 'hat the greatest honour that could fall into the hands of Mr. Vaughan Davies would be that it could be said of him that he stocd by the people to the end and led them a step nearer the promised land." (Loud applause). DR. LEWIS'S STARTLING SPEECH. A striking speech followed from Dr. Jenkin Lewis, Llanon. His first words "ere loudly cheered: "We are bindingcursel vq; ,to a Coalition Government; but we cannot do so without turning our backs on the leader of our own party." The reception accorded to this opening was such as to reveal a sharp cleavage in the meeting; but subsequent events failed to prove the strength of the opposition. "Mr. Asquith," continued the speaker amidst applause, is recognised as one of the greatest lenders we have ever had." As a surgeon to use the knife the Premier had done a wonder- ful work, but now they wanted a physician to build up a broken system, and for that task Mr Asquith was most fitted. We could not have a better man at the conference table than Mr Asquith," he added. In scathing phrase he exposed the recent, scandals in the breaking up of big estates. Things are Worse than in 1868. These landlords have managed to rig the market. They have sold land and turned out hundreds of tenants who had not got money to buy their farms. They have advanced money to some who bought their farms at four or five per cent. When prices are, reduced T how are these men going to pay the rent? We in Cardiganshire are Far and Away Behind the Times. We are not true to ourselves. Look at Car- marthen, Carnarvon, 'Mei'ionetlj, Glamorgan. Have they gone in for a figure head ? Have they gone in for a man to represent the idle class? No. They have gone in for bone of their bone, and flesh of their flesh. (Loud applause). In the past all the great. move- ments that affected Wales had their origin in Cardigansliii,e. Then we had the courage to lead. To-day we have not the courage to follow. (Applause). Kings and thrones are going. The landlords of Europe are going by the thousand, while Cardiganshire stands like a mountain peak almost submerged in the great wave of progress." He complained that Mr. Vaughan Davies had not tolu of his Parlia- mentary work, and concluded by saying the time had come to select" one of ourlves asj candidate. IT he Rev. D.) MoraaYA, Cardigan, proposed that the meeting should call on the Executive of the Liberal Federation to close its ranks and strengthen the hands of the Premier. The rev. gentleman speke with great fervour, not alwavs to the point, and on one occasion was called to order by the Chairman. His point however, was carried nem con. MR. T. H. EDWARDS CHALLENGES THE CRITICS. Mr. T. H. Edwards, N.S.R., Aberystwyth, supported it in a virile speech in which I rounced the oi-.joncnts M the Coalition and expressed regret that other speakers had used [ their opportunities to insult the Premier 1 (Hear, hear). He defied them to cast asper- si Ins on Mr. Lloyd Go Jre. From trrst to last Mr. Lloyd George had supported Liberal principles; Witu regard to their Member, Mr. Edwards said tie hau been away for some years, but it seeinc^ uow that the) same cry was being made. iou must slam someone," he went on, "and so you slam Mr. Vaughan Dav.es. 1 have watched his progress and noticed that lie has represented the county better than anybody has ever before. Mr. vaug-han DavIes had done a great deal in attenuance and being present at divisions in the House, but he had done more in other ways. (Applause). Kevertilpjg back to the attack on tuo Premier, Mr. Edwards said that had Mr. Lloyd George been a Scotchman, or an irishman, or an Englishman, the attacks would not luave been made. The Premier had lifto(i the country over terrible diiiiculties and carried it tnrougn to victory. (Applause). Mr Lloyd George had the ability to choose the rignt man for his work He was the greatest man the nation possessed, for he had first of all saved our finances, then our munitions, and then a firm stand for the unified command. The principles laid down in the resolut.on had always been in the Premier s mind, and always would be as long as he lived. (Loud applause). GCiANG OF RULE. On the report of the Executive it was stated by the Chairman that Rule III had been amended to read that only properly-accredited members of the Council be allowed to vote in any meeting or tne Association. Mr T. J bamuel, replyng to Mr T H Edwards, who objected to the "guinea men," said the members of tue Council were properly elected by the meeting, and Mr. Edwards said that he was satisfied. MR. VAUGHAN DAVI'S'S SPEECH. Mr Vaughan Davies had u hearty reception on rising to address the Association. Speaking without notes, the Hon Member at once hit out at his critics. Let me say a personal word," be began. "You have heard rumours about me. As far as I am concerned there is not a worci 01 trutn in them (Applause). Such a thought never entered my head. I have consulted nobody and have allowed nobody to believe such a thing. Two years ago I told you that when the time came you should have ample time to find my successor, and I indicated that I would not compromise you by bringing forward a candidate in any shape or form. I completely refuse to have any- thing to do with anybody who is not accepted by the Cardiganshire Liberal Association. Some appear to think that I would come forward as a Coalition member, and only a Coalition member. 1 told the whps "1 am going to support Mr. Lloyd George through this war; but immediately it comes to a question of Liberal principles I am going to stand by Liberalism. (Loud and prolonged applause). I shall do that to-day. If i go back to Parliament, I shall stand by Liberalism." (Applause). Pro- ceeding, the Hon. Member congratulated the Association on the coming of peace. They all thanked God for bringing the terrible war to an end, and the King, who had been pre- eminently splendid throughout, had attended the gatherings of both the Church and Nonr conformist churches. His Majesty had mixed with the people in all quarters and his recep- tion had been wonderful. (Applause). The first thing to consider was re-construction, and Ito see* that the scenes; whidh followed the Crimean war would not again be enacted. Every man who had served both in army or navy, including mercantile marine, should be Iiiite certain that for the fuvire he should be above the u^i:c:on of -vint Those were the first trijigs. i tVr piytug tribute to the army and the navy, the speaker referred in the uigrioit teins to the reco.-d of the county and I then torching on the politiyrl crisis, s'ld that s me had evidently misipprelien lea Mr Lloyd ¡ George. Aft. r sraking r.f the Maurice debate without specifically mentioning it, Mr. Davies said thlt the. Premier hid Jo..t si""ken for half an hour before the whole House rose and cheered hi Though some of them might think the Premier was Tainted by Toryism, he did not think so. He had often heard him speak, and there was no shade of Toryism in his speeches. The Premier had succeeded in getting the Tories to agree to things which they had scouted before—land, housing, wages, etc. He (Mr. Vaughan Davies) was pleased that the farm servant was to have a decent wage. With regard to disestablishment, the Premier regarded it as already on the Statute 1 Book. A certain amount of money had accumu- lated, and Mr. Vaughan D&vies said he hoped there would be no "nibbling" at that. It was one of the crucial questions and of vital im- portance to Wales, and especially to the people lie had the honour of representing. Referring to the D.O.R.A., Mr. Davies said that if any- thing would make him a Socialist or Nihilist it would be that Act. "I cannot bear it," he added. 11 We have lived long enough under it and it ought to be repeale d We have had to accept a great many things; but we are now looking forward to peace, and are perfectly justified in asking to be released from that stringent Act and to have no more officials standing at our doors and telling us what to do. (Applause). On agriculture one gent] man apparently forgot that I was one who Brought Forward the Agricultural Bill (Hear, hear). Was lie likely to go behind that? He had given evidence before .the Welsh Land Commission and had been told that most of the report was founded on his evidence. "I told them thei};" added Mr. Davies in decisive phrase, "that it was impossible for farmers to farm land without security of tenure. I say that now. I dislike the present method of agriculture. There is too much negligence on the part of farmers. Yor cannot lay down the law for farmers in an office in London. It is all right to drive a steel pen there; but you must think of the land you are on, and how are you going to cultivate it and how to deal with its arpect and soil-. (Applause). Some of you know how I fought the matter out, because I thought my opponents were not dealing fairly with the land question. I shall fall out with them again. I Don't Believe in Meddling with the land question. If you want farmers to farm you must give them freedom in dealing with the land. If they will not then farm the land the State can step in." Passing oa to speak of Devolution, the Hon. Member pleaded for Welsh Home Rule, and expressed the hope that he would live to see the House of Commons an Imperial Parliament, domestic legislation being dealt with under a comprehensive scheme of Home, Rule. He (invited questfo4, and added that in the twenty-four years lie had represented the county the first breeze was at the previous meeting of the Association. He I' rather liked that, for it showed that had he made any mistakes during the twenty-three years he would have then been hauled over fchje coals. (Laughter). He congratulated, himself on that fact. Nothing would induce him to turn from Liberalism to please any- body or any cause. "When I cannot follow the Liberal party. I will give up the seat," he said amidst applause. "I will not wait for an election, but will hand you back the seat. As long as I belong to the people of Cardiganshire I shall continue to represent Liberalism with- out fear, favour, or affection-without caring whom I please. I have followed Mr. Asquith for years,, and I will follow him again to- morrow if he is leader of the Liberal party. I know him and have the greatest respect for him. There is nobody in the House endowed with such insight or who is a truer British minister than Mr. Asquith." Somebody had talked of the present support of the Tories. He had fought them four times, and Was Willing to Fight Them Again. He knew nothing of their resolution not to oppose him. Nevertheless, they were wise in their decision. (Laughter and applause). In conclusion, he begged them not to notice para- graphs in the Press and assured them that he would never leave the county in difficulty. As Mr. Vaughan Davies resumed his seat the applause was loud and unanwotiii. Mr. 0 M. Williams then proposed Mr. Davies as candidate. Speaking in Welsh, as one of the oldest present, Mr. Williams re- ferred to the Hon Member's services through- out the years and to his services as treasurer in 1891 and as candidate in 1895. His I majority on that occasion has been trebled 011 the last occasion he fought the seat. Why, then, this unnecessary talk? Mr. Williams quoted from the Hon. Member's first election address and said that all there promised had been fulfilled. Mr Vaughan Davies had been ahead of Parliament in his proposals, and in his services to the electors of the county it was a well-known fact that no letter or complaint was ever received by him which did not re- ceive immediate attention. He had mentioned the woman's vote in his address in 1895, and that day they welcomed women for the first time. If it ever came to a contest, the
Death of Mr. T. R. Jones.
Death of Mr. T. R. Jones. A VICTIM OF PNEUMONIA. A LOSS TO TOWN AND DISTRICT. We much regret to record the death of Mr. T. R. Jones (Messrs. Ellis and Co.), Aberyst- wyth, which took place on Friday following an attack of influenza and pneumonia. The de- ceased gentleman was actively engaged in his business until the week before his death which came as a severe shock to the town and dis- trict. Mr. Jones was a native of Festiniog, and was apprenticed to Mr. W. P. Evans of Blaenau, a well known public man in Merioneth. Thence he proceeded to Liverpool as assistant at Messrs. Owen Owen, and came to Aberystwyth as assistant in the business he subsequently acquired at an early age, on the death of the late Mr. Thomas Ellis. Mr. Jones entered into partnership with Mr. Ceredig Ellis, nephew of the late proprietor. When war broke out the partners agreed that one should respond to the j country's call and the other maintain the business for their mutual intere ts. Mr Ceredig Ellis joined the army and later secured a commission. His death in action was greatly regretted and much sympathy was extended tc. his widow and child. Mr. Jones developed the business extensively until it became one of the leading concerns of its kind in West Wales, and on Kfs partner's death acquired full control, taking the keenest interest in every detail and running the business from all points of view as a Christian gentleman. His death at the early age of 33 leaves a gap which it will be difficult to fill. AN APPRECIATION. Possessing a winning personality, Mr. Jones was held in high esteem by his staff and all who knew him. As a business man he was prompt in decision, keen, enterprising, and tireless. In private life he was genial, true and generous, a reliable friend and a man of high character and probity who carried into his daily life the principles he professed on Sundays. Some years ago he underwent a seri- ous operation which undoubtedly sapped a con- stitution never very robust. A few days before his death he contracted a chill which developed into pneumonia with fatal effects. The contagious enthusiasm of Mr. Jones will be missed in many circles apart from business. He was a prominent member of Siloh C.M. Church and took keen interest in all that per- tained to the success of tile Sunday School and its problems. He was a teacher in the Sunday School and had been superintendent. He also displayed keen interest in the Y.M.C.A., and the success of the movement in Aberystwyth is due in no small measure to his work. He organised as secretary of the Entertainments Committee the recent highly-successful concert, and he was also secretary of the Joint Com- mittee which was organising the Red Triangle Club for boys at Progress Hall. The initiative and promptitude which he exercised in this matter will secure for him a place in the hearts of many generations to come and the new Club might well be named "Jones's Club," for its establishment is due to his personal work and businesslike methods. Altnough a considerable employer of labour Mr. uoncS was consistently a supporter ol trades union principles, implanted in him in his cany years 01 struggles in Nortti Wales. tie was an active menioer of tile Trades and La- bour Council and various other organisationi whose objects were to uplift liunian,Ly and to bring the blessings of knowledge and liberty kviiuic the rel. t peoPle. A few years ago Mir. Jones married thfi'elder daughter of Alderman John Evans, Hafodyooed, ex-mayor of Aberystwyth, and took up resi- dence at Woodvilie, Penglaise-road. General sympathy is expressed with the bereaved wife whose partner has .been taken away so sud- denly from the midst of his activities and plans tor the future. » THE FUNERAL Iiiternient was made at the Cemetery on VVednesday afternoon when a large concourse of townspeople assembled to show respect to the deceased and sympathy with the "family The chief mourners were Mr. and Mrs Richard Jones, iestmiog, father and mother; Messrs. W. R. Jones, Robert R Jones, David Jones, the Misses Jones (3), and Mrs. Richards (aunt), Festiniog; Mrs. T. R. Jones, widow; Alderman John Evans, father-in-law; the Misses Evans (2) sisters-in-law; Mr John Evans, brother- in law; Miss Benjamin, Miss Evans, and Miss Davies, Bethel; Mr and Mrs Jenkin E. Evans Woodlands, Talybont. The service at the house was conducted by the Rev. T. E. Roberts, M.A., minister of Shiloh. The bearers were the brothers of deceased and members of the Y.M.C.A. Aiie cortege was maisiiailed by it.S.-M leal- anu lueiuuou tne rvev. J. is. noDaiis, tne Kev J. itees, i'roiessor Uavid Vvplains, Pio- io&sor j xoung r,vuns, tHe uev. XJI. jones (bt. raui s), tne tióv. Jonn oavits, Sakzn; Ur. ►jiepiieHsou (vvtne riev. L). Lewis, Dewi; ueaeons at Rjniloii, Messrs. Evan Edward- '1. v-v. Powell, John Evans, Bodiondeb, and John Morgan, i rimty-place Committee and mem- bers 01 the .ili.G.A., Aberystwyth Chamber of Trade, members of tne borough Bench 01 Magistrates, including Alderman C M. Williams Mr Jonn YVatkins, Captain David James, and Robert Ellis, Mr. Evan Evans. J.P., Lledrod; members of the Town Counc,l, Alderman Daniel Thomas, Councillors David Davies, J. Barclay Jenkins, T. J. Morrison, and Ll. Samuel; Mr. D. O. Roberts, chairman of Car- I digansnire Education Committee; Mr. Jenkyn James, M.A., director of education; Mr. D. Thomas, H.M.I.S.; Mr. David Samuel M.A., headmaster of the County School; Mr J Paith Morgan, County Council finance clerk; Mr. Edward Williams, chief constable; Mr. Joseph Davies, registrar of the County Court; Mr. Arthur Jones, L.C. and M. Bank; Mr. Greer, Fronygog; Mr. Jenkins, Bryncarnedd, ex-chair- man of Aberystwyth Board of Guardians; and Mr. Jenkin Evans, Pantybarwn. The children of Shiloh Sunday School, of which deceased was joint superintendent with Mr. D R. Roberts, carrying a beautiful wreath, was accompanied by Mrs. T. Ll. B7ans, Miss Tibbott, and Mr. John Bonsall. M, William Williams, Skinner-street, and Mr. t. ¡TÇ1 1#, Brynpaith, superintendents of the adult Sunday School, were also present with some of the rl iriinwnwwnwi *~wb
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(continued from previous column) women could be relied to support one who had done so much for them. Mr. Vaughan Davies had the testimony of the Government whips to show that he had frequently left a sick bed to support the party in the lobbies, I and they now knew clearly his position. He would follow the Government as a Coalitionist, but if once the Government deviated from Liberal principles M4. Vaughan Davies would stand by the people of Cardiganshire and the I great quierstions they had pronounced upon. Their trust had been fully justified, for he had proved imself a diplomat and a representative worthy of the highest traditions of a great House. (Applause). The Rev. E. Evans, Lampeter, seconded the proposition and said it was no surprise to find a little difference of opinion.. because there were new aspirations and new demands spring- ing up; but they could, that day, only support the Coalition. Capta-in J. Davies, St Dogmael's district, recently transferred from Pembrokeshire, made a rousing speech in support of the proposition; as did also Mr. Evan Morgan, Penllwyn. The latter said he supported the Member because of his record and his known services to the county. Mr. Morgan's remarks that the "pool devils of farm labourers were being exploited 1 by Liberal farmers" was met with a chilling silence. Miss Felix, Taliesin, also supported, and the proposition was put amidst applause. No ivoice was raised against it, and it was declared carried, Mr. Vaughan Davies briefly respond- -ing
fLady Rhondda's Right.
f Lady Rhondda's Right. THE DEMAND fOR EQUAL PRIVILEGES. When the House of Lords turned down the amendment by which it was proposed to allow peeresses in their own right to sit as members of the House the Government intimated that while this could not be conceded at that junc- ture, the peeresses concerned must not be re- garded as losing their franchise rights in refer- ence to the other House. This means, says a London correspondent «>bv iou.oly that Vis- I countess Rhondda would have the right to con- test a. seat at the coming election. On being invited to say whether she would care to under- take the task her ladyship made it quite clear j that she would not think of fighting an election just now. Otherwise she would have no difficulty of securing nomination in a constituency affording her a fair prospect of return. Lady Rhondda prefers to wait and see what will be the result of the movement to give women equal privileges in the Lords as in the Commons. Inquiries are now being made into the posi- tion under constitutional law, and sne will take any action she may be advised to. Perhaps the peeresses' best hope corner from the promise of House" of Lords reform. No scheme can be put forward with any chance of success which ] does not admit the claim of women.
.PONTERWYD.
PONTERWYD. A miscellaneous meeting was held at the Council School on Saturday evening, presided over by Mr. James Powell, Blaenwerin, and Mr David Davies, Aberceiro, in the chair. On the platform were also Miss A. E. Hall and Mr. (Wm. Evans, C.C. Messrs. Wm. Evans, C.C., and R. Lloyd Jones were adjudicators, and Miss Katie Morgan, Tynllwyn, was accom- panist. The following took part:—Maggie Davies, W. Hopkins, Isaac Jones, Dd. Thomas, F. Jenkins, Tom Llew. Griffiths, Lilian Rees, S H. Evans, Annie M. Evans, David Hope, Miss M. Thomas, Mary L. Griffiths, D. Jenkins, Ernest D. Evans, Tom Llew. Griffiths, Dinah Thomas, Margaret A. Jones, Sarah M. Jones, Olwen Davies, Edith M. Owen, Annie Evans, I Nellie Lloyd, Mr. R. Howell and friends, and the Ponterwyd party. The result of the com- petitions were:—Reciting a hymn: Jane Hope and Doris Griffiths; singing, 1, Gwladys Thomas, Eisteddfa; 2, Jennie Jones, Gwarcae; 3, Jane Hope, Erwyd House. A piano has be n purchased for use at the concerts and Miss A. E. Hall has contributed generously towards the cost.
CORRIS.
CORRIS. Boreu Llun, Tachwedd llfed, bu farw Miss Catherine Morris, Carlegllwyd, wedi cystudd caled, yn 58 mlwydd oed.
IDISTINGUISHED MERIONETH OFFIGER.
I DISTINGUISHED MERIONETH OFFIGER. The King has approved of the award of the Military Cross, in recognition of gallantry in the field, to Lieut. John Hugh Williams-Idris, London Regiment, for conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. When all the other officers of his company were casualties he took command and rallied the men he could collect. He reorganised the party and led them forward with great determination and captured the objective, in spite of strong resistance. The siccess of the operations in his locality was un- doubtedly due to his prompt judgment and fine example." Lieut. John Hugh Williams-Idris is the youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. T. H. W. Idris, Corris.
TOWYN.
TOWYN. Two large airships visited the town on Mon- day. They scouted around the Dysynni Estu- ary for some time and passed over the west end of the town, flying at a low altitude. At the Independent Schoolroom on Wednesday evening Telynor Mawddwy gave selections on the harp. Pennillion were sung by Messrs. W. O. Ellis and D. O. Jones (Tyddyn Du). Mr W. Pryce Williams presided.
ABERDOVEY.
ABERDOVEY. Mr. Wm. John Jones, son of Mr. Jones, iron- monger, who is a cadet in the R.A.F., has re- turned to the Second General Hospital, London, after a month's sick leave. Mr. Jones was serving on board H.M.S. "Penelope" when she sank the V69 and S20 off the coast of Holland. He was then severely gassed, which resulted in serious eye trouble. A concert on behalf of the National Sailors Society was held at. the Council School on Wed- nesday evening, presided over by Commander Atkin, R.N.R. Mrs. Ernest Richards, the sec- retary, had secured the services of Miss Norton; Mrs Dakih, Llanidloes; and Miss Roberts, Aber- angell. Messrs. Idwal Davies and Llew Owen recited, and the children's choir, led by Mr. Hugh Lewis, sang. Miss Mason, L.R.A.M., and Miss Iona Jenkins acted as accompanists. Mr. Lewis Cornelius Jones has returned from sea wearing the torpedo badge, and his son, Pte. J. Jones, from France. Miss Anne Gladys Rhys has returned from the 74th General Hos- pital after service as a V.A.D. nurse. A series of sermons is given this week in con- nection with the Towyn "Sassiwn." On Monday, the Rev. Sidney Morgan, B.D., Hoylake, preached at the English Presbyterian Church on Tuesday, the Rev. Peter H. Griffiths, Lon- don and on Wednesday the Rev. John Williams, Brvnsciencyn, at the Tabernacle Chapel.
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(Continued from previous column.) members who also carried a wreath. The harse, covered with wreaths, was followed by the mourners in carriages and on foot, witu the staff of Thomas Ellis and Co. and a large number of the general public. At the Cemetery the service was conducted by the Rev. T. E Roberts, and impressive prayer was offered by Professor David Williams, and at the conclusion deceased's Sunday School Class sang "A Oes Yno Le i Mi" and the congregationo" Bydd Myrdd o Ryfeddodau." List of Wreatlis:-From his wife; Daddy, Mary, Elizabeth, and John; Miss Richards, Brendon; Mr. and Mrs. Evan Edwards and Florrie, Laurels; Evan and Robert; the staff at Howells; Mr. J W. P. Parry, London Pro- vincial Bank; Mrs. Hughes, Branwen; Mr. J. Roberts and Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd; Mr and Mrs D R Roberts and family, Preswylfa, Trinity- road; Mr and Mrs T. Lewis Old and Thel; Professor and Madame Barbier; Mr Edwards, Swansea; from all at Kilston, North-road; oddiwrth Ysgol y Plant Siloh, mewn hiraeth am eu harolygwr; Mr. and Mrs. J. Jones, Hafod Awelon; Mewn Cydymdeimlad Dwfn," oddiwrth athrawon ac athrawesau Siloh; Mr. and Mrs. David Jones and little Mervyn, Rath- bone staff at Terrace-road; Mr. and Mrs. Foster and his little friend, Barbara; in Lov- ing Remembrance of a Faithful Member," from the Y.M.C.A. Y.M.C.A. TRIBUTE. At the Aberystwyth Y.M.C.A. Committee on Tuesday the Rev. R. J. Rees, who presided, paid touching tribute to the work of the late Mr. T. R Jones. Referring to the report on the arrangements for Progress Hall, Mr Rees said that the deceased would have read the report himself in the ordinary course. The last time the speaker had seen him had been in connection with the work of Progress Hall and the Gymnasium class. That was only a fort- night previously, and little did he think that that would be the last time he would see him on earth. He was then full af activity, and they had been gratified during the past two years to see the wider work he had undertaken in connection with the Y.M.C.A. He had been developing in Shiloh too, and as a denomination they had lost a man who in days to come would have been a power in their midst. It was in the Y.M. that they all knew him as a worthy worker. In a sense the Y.M. might be said to have discovered him, and he was one of the biggest discoveries they had made He was filling a large place in the business circles of the town, and the years 'to come promised to make him more and more a citizen upon whom the burdens of the town would very worthily fall. He had found himself in the Y.M. and I he felt personally as one who had lost a younger brother, one to whom they could turn I for guidance and assistance not simply by word i but by work. Mr. Jones had been plain spoken and upright. In regard to Progress Hall the last thing deceased had done was to pay over JE38 from his own pocket to prevent any delay, and that was significant of his sacrifice for the work.—Mr. D. W. Teviotdale said Mr. Jones had been a right-hand man, full of ideas and initiative; and R.S.M. Fear said they would never secure his equal.—Mr. T. H. Edwards said the town had lost a useTul friend, one who was never afraid to speak against that which he did not consider right, and who was becoming a useful citizen.—Mr. Elwy Jones also spoke, and a vote of condolence was passed with the relatives. I
: ABERYSTWYTH 'ISijwSATiON.
ABERYSTWYTH 'I SijwSATiON. SERfES OF SHOP ROBBERIES. I BOYS' SMART ACTION LEADS TO ARRESTS ON SUSPICION. Aberystwyth was treated to a sensation on ihursday wnen, lollowing a series of shop robberies, a quantity of stolen goods were re- covered from a house in Cambrian-street. On prev'°1us eYenln £ a man had been arrested and on Ihursday morning a woman was also taken into custody. dy For a week past shopkeepers in the town had been nightly anticipating trouble. The rob- beries were commitveed on alternate evenings and commenced on Wednesday night of last week when the premises of Mr. Ernest Owen were entered with a skeleton key and goods to the value of £ 30 were taken. No notifica- tion was made officially to other shopkeepers, but those who heard indirectly took precaution On the fallowing Fifiday, Mr. Piears' cyole depot was attacked, again with a skeleton key, and a big haul was made. Tools from his repairing department were used to force open the till containing between two or three pounds and the window and shop were cleared of a big stock of flash lamps. The proprietor found the door open on Saturday mornine and later realised his loss. The police who had been on duty in Terrace-road had heard noth- ing, so skilfully had the thieves worked. Over Sunday there was a lull, but on Monday night Messrs. Boots Cash Stores was entered and some P.30 in money and goods stolen. In this case the fanlight was broken, the .bolt rusLed back and the lock forced wiili a chisel. It was not until the vigilance of two local boys was rewarded that the thieves made a false step. On Wednesday evening, between 9.30 and 10 o'clock, W. E. Morgan, D. Hughes, and R. A. Davies were walking up Great Darkgate-street from North-parade. The latter parted company with his two companions who were proceeding up the hill, when they noticed a man fumbling at t.he lock of Messrs. Dicks' boot stores. They passed on ln order to avoid notice and returning a fgjv minutes later found the man had entered the shop. At that moment they saw P.S. Davies approaching, and the Sergeant promptly entered the premises and arrested the man. At the time, another man loitering on the other side of the road walked away, and it is presumed he was one or the thieves. On Thursday morning matters developed rapidly. The arrested man's boots were found to have been newly repaired and the repairer identifying the boots gave the additional in- formation that the man had been accompanied I by a woman. The police were now hot on the trail, and exhaustive inquiries were being made throughout the town by plain clothes officers. In Cambrian-street it was found that a man and his wife had been lodging with Mrs Owen Jones, and there, concealed in the bedroom, the police discovered the stolen property. SCENES IN CAMBRIAN STREET. The sight of stalwart contables laden with dress cases and coats was sufficient to attract a large crowd at the dinner hour, and although Sergt. Davies made a praiseworthy attempt to effect the arrest of the woman without the knowledge of the crowd his departure by way of the back lane and Brewer-street was noticed and he was followed to the police station by the usual morbid mob. j MRS. JONES'S STATEMENT. Interviewed by the Cambrian News," Mrs. Owen Joness said that the two persons arrived Tuesday fortnight and the woman stated that her husband had been suffering from influenza. For the first week they went out very little, but the man then commenced taking a walk after supper, stating, as his reason, that his heart was bad and he had to take as much fresh air as possible. Nothing suspicious occurred and Mrs Jones regarded her lodgers as quiet and respectable. On Tuesday last, however, it was noticed that the suit cases in the bedroom were very heavy, and when the facts of the robbery at Messrs. Boots became known Mrs. Jones's suspicions were aroused and she had made up her mind to inform the police. On Wednesday evening the man did not return although Mrs. Jones waited until a late hour, and on Thursday morning the woman said that her husband had probably gone for a motor drive with his friend. "There was an- other man I know," added Mrs. Jones, "He was staying on the Marine-terrace somewhere. I heard them speak of him." Asked if she had noticed the quantity of baggage, Mrs." Jones said she had not until -last Tuesday. Then she was under the impression that all that, she could see had been brought with them. When told that the police had taken away five suit cases Mrs. Jones said she had no idea there were so many in the house. The lodgers made their own beds and she only entered the rooms at intervals of several days. They had bought their own lamps and oil. In the sideboard in the sitting-room was found a bag of tools, in- cluding files, chisels and several vices THE PRISONERS. The prisoners, who at the time of writing were in custody but had not been before the Court, are apparently of Hebrew nationality and hail from London, although the woman states that she is a native of Manchester. The man, who is of delicate appearance, is not more than twenty, but the woman is older. Both took their arrest calmly and although conversing freely with the officers made no statement about themelves. It is firmly bslieved that there are other strangers in the town who are connected with the robberies. The male prisoner gives the name of Martin, but his name is believed to be R. A. Watkins, a native of Wanganui and an alleged deserter from the New Zealand forces. The female prisoner gives the name of Elsie Martin, but is supposed to be the wife of a gentleman well known-in the highest circles, bearing a different name alto- gether.
Dolgelley Urban Council.
Dolgelley Urban Council. ELECTRIC LIGHTING SCHEME. The Urban Council met on Tuesday, Mr. J. Jones Williams, chairman, presiding. The Clerk reported that Mr. Henry Miles and the directors of the Social Club had expressed their willingness to seek land at a reasonable price for the purpose of erecting workmen's houses on condition that there would be a thoroughfare to the Police Station. It was decided to approach the different owners with a view of securing a thoroughfare. It was resolved to proceed with the electric lighting scheme, the whole Council to form a committee. The Chairman was requested to call a public meeting early in the new year to consider the form of memorial to the fallen soldiers The Chairman reported that he had forwarded a telegram to the Prime Minister on the cessa- tion of liostilities.-The Clerk In Welsb?-The Chairman: Yes.—Mr. William Allen: Sending the telegram in Welsh whilst we here are ignor- ing the language by carrying on the business of the Council mostly in English.
! CRICCIETH.
CRICCIETH. The cessation of hostilities was celebrated on Saturday. There was a general display of flags and decorations, and at two o'clock a procession paraded the principal streets. In front were school children carrying flags, followed by the Chairman and members of the Urban Council; band and bugles and drums, waggonettes, etc., conveying wounded soldiers from Wern Hos- pital, V.A.D. nurses, soldiers and sailors on leave, discharged soldiers, local volunteers, life- boat crew, land workers (W.A.A,.C.), Odd- fellows, and members of other friendly societies wearing their regalia of office. A noticeable feature in the procession was a car conveying the Kaiser in effigy, accompanied by a hangman and assistants. On guard in front of the car was "Buller," a fine bulldog familiar to residents and visitors, wearing a naval cap. A halt was made around the George Hotel flag- staff where the effigy was hung. The procession then marched to the Maes. Here "Hen Wlad fy Nhadau" and "God Bless the Prince of Wales' were sung by the school children, after which Dr. Gladstone Jones announced that the school children would be entertained to tea in the Parish Room, and that at four o'clock the Wern soldiers, V.A.D. nurses, ex-soldiers, and lifeboat crew would be entertained. The Chair- man announced the intended removal of certain restrictions as regards food supplies for Christ- mas. Before the school children moved off to the Parish Room "God Save. the King" was sung and cheers given for the King, the Prime Minister, H.M. forces, etc. Illuminations were general at night. At 6-30 the effigy of the Kaiser was removed from the gallows and burned on the Maea.
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PORTMADOC.
PORTMADOC. OBITUARY.-Mr. Rhys Morris, Glan Gam- las, formerly of Turnpike y Traeth, died with tragic suddeness at his house. He s as 76 years of age. Interment was made at Portmadoc Cemetery. ACCIDENT.- Whilst tree felling in Nant- gwynant, Mr. David Pritchard, Cwmcloch, Bedd- gelert, was struck by a falling tree in the head and severely injured. OBITTjARY. Mr. John Goodman Jones, Pandy, Garn Dolbenmaen, aged 52 \ears, and Mrs Williams, aged 42, wife of Mr. Morris Wil- liams, Blaenycae, Garn Dolbenmaen, d)ed last week. OBITUARY.—Mrs Cadwaladr Griffiths, Snow- don-street, died on Friday at the age of 71. She was taken id on Monday and underwent an operation on Thursday at Bangor Hospital, where she died. Pte. Edward Griffiths, the only son, is in France. The funeral took place on Tuesday at Llanfihangel-y-Pennant. The mourners were Mr. Cadwaladr Griffiths; Messrs Owen Lloyd Roberts, Glanbvl; C. Watkin Hughes, Tanrhiw; and Edward Griffiths. Braich j (nephews). OBITL ARY.—Mr. John Hughes, 65, Ch3pel- street, retired mariner, died on Friday at the j age of eighty years. INFLL"ENiA.-The influenza epidemic is sub- siding rapidly and the schools were re-oponed on Monday. NURSING.—Sister May Jones, daughter of Mrs. Jones, Alpha House, New-street, has passed the. C.M.B. examination in nursing and has received an appointment at Lambetu Hos- pital. END OF THE FIGHTING.—A service of thanksgiving promoted under the auspices of the Urban District Council, was held at the Town Hall on Friday night. Anglican and Free Churches, were strongly represented at the ser- vice and the hall was full. Mr. Llew Davies, chairman of the Council, presided. The service opened with a hymn, followed by the reading of a Psalm by the Rev. E. M. Rowlands (B.), after which the congregation recited the Lord's Prayer in English and Welsh, the Rev. David Jenkins, B.A., the vicar, taking the lead. A short address having been given by the Chair- man, the congregation united in a silent prayer of thanksgiving. Prayer was offered by the Revs. W. O. Evans (W.), and J. Henry Williams (C.M.) Appropriate hymns were given out by the Vicar and the Revs. Griffith Parry (C.M.), W. Ross Hughes (C.), in the absence" through illness of the Rev. W. J. Nicholson, and the Rev. W. T. Ellis, B.D., and the service closed with the Benediction given by the Rev. W. Ross Hughes, followed by the singing of the Doxology and "God Save the King." The singing was under the lead of Mr. J. Jones Morris, and Mr. Willie Roberts and Mr. R. E. Jones were at the organ. MILK DISTRIBUTION.—In view of the shortage of milk, the Food Committee, at a meeting with the milk purveyors, arranged that each householder should register wit n one retailer only and that priority should i-e given to invalids and children. By 'his arrangement it is hoped to ensure that each family shall re- ceive a fair share of the supplies available. It is to be feared that in recent weeks some iajnjfue-; have had more than; their share, whilst others have had no milk at all on occa- sional days. OBITUARY.—xMr. William Roberts, East- avenue, of the firm of Messrs R. J Purnell and Co., painters and decorators, passed away on Saturday night at the age of thirty-six years. He leaves a wife and one child. SOLDIER'S DEATH. Private Robert Jones, Brynliyfryd, Pentrefelin, who was recently dis- charged from the army on medical grounds, died suddenly last week at Carnarvon, at the age of twenty-six years He was formerly a police constable and was about to resume his duties in the Carnarvonshire Constabulary. COMPENSA TI ON.-Carnarvonshire Licensing Compensation Authority, at a meeting on Thursday, Mr. J. E. Greaves presiding, awarded S872 compensation in respect of the extinction of the licence of Britannia Inn, and JS668 in respect of the extinction of the Licence of the Brvnawen Inn. MASTER MARINER'S il MENTION.Capt J. R. Williams, son of Mrs. Williams, 100, High- street, and of the late Captain Williams (" Mes. senger"), has been mentioned in despatches for fine seamanship shown in saving his ship after it was torpedoed by an enemy submarine. KILLED IN ACTION.—Private Owen Davies, son of Mrs Ellen Davies, Peniel-terrace, Nant- mor, was killed in action in Belgium on the 5th November. Private Davies, who was thirty- three years of age, served in Palestine and was attached to the 24th Welsh Regiment when entering Jerusalem. He afterwards served in France where he lost his life. He was employed as a miner at Nixon Navigation Colliery, Merthvr Vale, before enlistment and during his stay in South Wales he made himself very popu- lar as a reciter.
CORWiN.
CORWiN. Mr. Llew Davies, 2, Park-terrace, Carrog, aged 16, died on Wednesday from pneumonia follow- ing influenza. His only brother was killed at Vimy Ridge. On Monday at the Parish Church, Mr. G. Barnett. gamekeeper, Nantclwyd Hall, who was wounded while at Gallipoli, was married to Miss E. Bean, the only daughter of Mr and I Mrs. Bean, Fron Wvnedd.
LATEST MARKETS.
LATEST MARKETS. Liverpool, Wednesday.—There has been no Wheat no offer today. Maize: Parcels of Plate at Fleetwood was sold for distribution for gen- eral feeding purposes at 92/ Oats Parcels of Aremican white clipped in store vas released at 61s. Wheat on spot is nominally un- changed. Flour meets a moderate inquiry. Current quotations on spot :Wheat (100 lbs.): Australian, 17s 3d.; No. 1 Red Winter 17s 3d; Sample Red Winter, 17s. 3d. Oatmeal (240 lbs.): English medium, ?7s 6d; pinhead, 77s 6d; Canadian and American, 69s. to 70s. Flour (280 lbs.): Government regulation,k 44s. 3d.; Manitoba, 50s. 9d. to 51s. 9d.; Kansas, 50s. 9d to 51s. 9d. Mill offals (ton): Thirds, 260s.; broad bran. 260s. Hereford, Wednesday.—Best samples of wheat moved off freely. Farmers are putting in the markets wheats which will not make the Government rates. A better supply of oats, but buyers were not keeif in giving any- thing over 49s. 6d. per quarter. Millers' offals easier. CATTLE. Hereford, Wedneda.—Many young tores made £17. Cows in calf sold from f27 to £38. Rearing calv s ran from 20s. to 60s. vaJ, calves of fair size went as high as E14 10s. Sheep were a good supply did moderately well, lambs making up to 48s. and 49s. Pigs showed a drop of 5s. a head. I HEREFORD POULTRY. 1 Wednesday. -Fowls, 7s. to 9s. per couple; cockerels, 16s. a couple; ducks, 12s. 6d. a couple; geese, 14s. each; tame rabbits, 2s. to 5s. each. In the dressed department eggs sold I at 6s. per dozen wholesale, or 7d. each retail. CORK BUTTER. Wednesclav.Supplf medium. demand I steady. Firstg, 234s., centrifugal crea.mery- jfirstsj 240s., thirds, 235s.