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USE OF SLATE WASTE Ih a reference to the slate trade made in this column a few weeks ago, it was asserted that science would, un- doubtedly, find a use for the huge quan- tities of waste that now encumbered the working of the quarries. As a matter of fact, work is now proceeding at the Pantdreiniog Quarries, Beth- esda, which will solve the long-standing difficulty, and bring to the enterprising company a rich commercial reward. A correspondent of Liverpool Daily Post has been over the new works, and recently wrote a most interesting account of what is being done. It appears that the waste is pulverised to a very fine state, and eight grades of powder are produced, the finest of which is almost like a vapour.. Three machines are employed in crushing, and in course of terection Ls an American machine wh-ch will do all that the existing three machines now perform. Another new machine will cut the waste into blocks for use in crushing plant. The output at present is about 100 tons per week, and there are sufficient orders on hand to keep the works fully employed. The uses of the powder are many. Bricks, glass bottles, pottery and tiles are easily manufac- tured from it, and one purpose for -hich the demand is rapidly increas- ing is as a filler for low grade rubber goods, such as cab tyres, boot soles, etc. The chief demand for the dust, however, will most probably come from the makers of cement. Mr? Bertram Blount, F.I.C., has produced from the quarry material a cement of higher grade, than any at present on the market, and when it is realised that approximately three million tons of cement per tannum wMI be required during the reconstruction period it is easy to realise that those who have launched out in the Bethesda quarries will have no cause to regret their action. The. Bethesda product has passed all the tests with flying colours, and, as stated, is to-day the best article of its kind on the market. An interesting sidelight is the fact that the finer grades of powder make admir- able toilet powders, tooth paste, and disinfectant powders, and the makers -are finding a ready market for this purpose. For the manufacture of building bricks the waste when crushed is unequalled by nny other material. It is not easy to assert definitely that what Is being done at Bethesda can be done in every quarry-but it cer- tainly can be done elsewhere than at Bethesda. Those who argue that capital is not available have but to scan the share lists of recently-floated companies—especially shipping con- ,(w.ns to 'find that there is plenty of free monev, provided the enterprise exists. There is a boon coming- in North Wales industry but it will cnr-e to the modern, man, and the modern quarry. That it will come is certain, and that it is already on its .way is evident from what is happening at Bethesda. A healthy optimism, backed by strenuous wrk and scrap- ping the Jeremiahs, will bring t@ the ciunrnes a prosoeritv second to nothing Tiitherto experienced. L

EDITORIAL NOTES. Aberav-on Council took "tJ>'I to make the TVW71 Hall steps useJe-.s and unrig-htlv. Per- haps .after nroviding a. sort of curiosity for summer visitors tho Council will now tike. That woul<J bo a step in the right •direction. Owingr to mpr-tii'a Barmrmth C^uncH! derided not, to li?ht the public lamps durinp- the winter. Nobody would aug-pcrt t1-,at the councillors like fJarknoss bettor than the light, or that thfw wfint any dark things dona. St;ll. dark nights aro rmt comr(yi-ta-ble Cven in Barmouth, rsp;ally when the coun- cillors go home from late meetings. The-c P.Y, maiy rntcr>ye*-c who aro al-o obliged to 00 "out fnd about" afie- the curfew hour and would like a little light. at any mte flo guide them. It is hoped that the Council ilt not be frightrned by theexpense, in con- sidering tJl(' extortion of the pea wpil, or it may be thought that Barmouth will see no improvements if money stands in tho way. T)r. Hugh Jone*, at a meeting of Do' rfvlleiy RU-nl Council, strongly resisted the preva-lent i(lo", that ii,l I i., i1 and practically incurable. He is rendering srood service in assisting in the formation of a yn-n enlightened public opinion, than that rf the fatalistic theory. Dr. R. Owen MíJIM'i, medical officer for Montgomeryshire, is a'ro dcivrr gc-d service? by palling attention he recently did at a meeting of Machyn- I'efch Guardians, to two persons sleeping in the same room as a. consumptive patient. prQoably, that is not an isolated case to show the way in which tuberculosis spreads through the inaction of satiitary authorities, stn/T fho focfish notions which are too pre- valent. A letter from Mr. J. M. Howell, Aberdovey, is published in another column. He expres- ses with fairness, consideration, and good sporting spirit the case of rod fishermen for the restriction or net fishing in the Dovey. There is also a strong case for the other side in the form it was presented to the Board of Conservators; but stronger than the interests of either side are the interests of the public, and from that point of view a friendly un- derstanding between both parties appears dosirabfe. We commend to their attention a pamphlet issued by the Ministry of Recon- struction urging the need of developing sa'm<m fishery. The merits of a local dispute are insignificant compared with the ensuing loss of public benefit. > If the British Holiday Resorts Association is still in existence it could do good work in trying to ascertain why English newpapers I are so apparently anxious to boom foreign health resorts by giving them prominence denied to home re-orts. Last week-end an English weekly widely published a photo- graph of a beach scente at a foreign resort. It was headed "Where summer still lingers" accompanied by the words "Scenes such as this (sic) were common enough round our own shores only a few days ago, but chill autumnal rain has made a desert of our English samds. At Deauville our French friends are more fortunate as the photograph shows." It does not happen to be true, judging by West Wales resorts, that "chill autumal rain has made a desert of our sands" and it is moce than probable that "chill autumnal rain" pot in at Deauville since the photograph was taken as at home resorts. The joke of the matter is that the paper a short time before gavo a ( description of "chill autumnal con- ditions" at tho very place where last weak it says "Summer still lingers." Merioneth farmera on Saturday discussed the advisability of forming a separate union for Wales, or of affiliating with the National FartneV-s Union. There was a conciliatory- tone which left the impression that the obstacles in the way of unity can be ove-r. come if a reasonable attitude is maintained Mr. Robert Vaughan, who presided, appears to have put the case for adherence to the National Farmers Union in a wav which showed his clear understanding of the posi- tion. Mr. Griffith Roberta, represser ting the newly-formed National Farmers Union of Wales, was equally clear as to the need and advantage of a strong united organisation. As one of the speakers weJl saidv the contro- versy does not arise out of the main ciple of unity, but out of the secondary question of ways and means. Welsh farmers are sufficiently keen and sensible to find the best solution. It is regrettable that there should be delay at a time when it is of the utmost importance to secure unity—at a time also when scores of farmers, through ignor- ance and apathy, do not think it worth while to join a.ny union. The cause of the delay seems to resolve iteelf into the question whether the majority of the Welsh Union, or the majority of members of all existing unions, shall decide between the formation of a separate cffitity for Wales and affiliation with the English union. The meeting adopted the wiser—if not the only proper- course in leaving the decision to the whole of Wales; and. though that decision may be a foregone conclusion in favour of amalgama- tion. it need. not preclude Welsh farmers having their own organisation thoroughly national in character with the added advan- tages of being backed up by efficient ad- ministrative machinery in London. • • • At the moment, there is a dearth of houses. The demobilised soldier can scarcely find a room in which to stow the kit-bag ho carries a memeno ot tip ("I\rr. c The munition worker who has travelled applies to agents- only to be sent sorrowfully away. It is not likely that this condition can endure. Mun- icipalities are already at work on housing schemes. Builders ar. walking the country- side with a measuring eyo. In due course, the shortage will be eased, and thu British citizen, now driven to stra.nge resting placert. will once more be able to smoke by his own fh-o-side and prune the rose-tree in his own beloved garden. Meanwhile, it will be well for him to take measures whereby he may posses his house in his own right. This present period of stress has taught us aU a le =x>n, and wo know the value of a place from which no landlord, armed with the fiat of the Courts, may shift us. But the pro- cess of saving money is not attractive to a normal disposition., unlers it takes a con- crete form and unless it joins simplicity to safety. For those who, looking ahead, wish to prepare for purchase, there is no better method of investment than in War Savings Certificates which are still to be obtained in a. very easy manner by enrolment in one of the thou'nnds of Savings Associations in the country. The now familiar 15 6d. certificate becomes worth £1 in five years' time, and in ten yea.rs worth £1 6s. Certificates may be taken out in convenient sums and during the whole of their validity, may be cashed at notice with interest (free of income- tax) at a rate of over five per cent. So much has been done by farming to help the country during the war by increasing production that the industry deserves more of pubHc attention and sympathy than it had ever received in the past. Farmers are en- titled to c'aim from the State an agricultural nolicy which will help and not hinder them. They have been so harassed with criticism and advice that their perplexities have been mu! ti- plied. They now naturally want to know what the practical results are to be. Agri- culture, like most other industries, is emerg- ing from abnormal conditions and those who are directly interested are looking to the Government for a definite lead, mainly a result of the Rova.1 Commission and of the changes at the Board of Agriculture. Two questions of particular interest arc the main- tenance of the fertility of the soil and con- servation of stock-breeding with the view of future prochietiion. Tho necessity cf stimu- lating home production will a'ways remain manifest; but at a time of uncertainty it may not seem worth while to continue grow- ling crorvs and it may be tempting- to sell stock. It is tha.t uncertainty which may lead to rvispv-ter. The lemons of the war have hoen too serious to be forgotten. Welsh farmers can do again what they did in recent yea. Renlising the need, thr(V were respon- sible for greater increa.se. accordi to offi- cial returns, in the cultivation of arahle land tJ.,st."1 any other part of the country, though Wae, better adapted to stock-raising than to growing. No one wants to revert to the degree of dependence on imported food or to the low wage?, of h&rd-working l,ib->i"rerc>. If however. extension of arable land is to hI) maintained and if farm, ing is to be sufficiently femunerative to •secur'e a-deouate and efficient labour than Welsh farmers aro rightly entitled to expect a distinct and practical policy which will aid them in overcoming the difficulties and they them^e'ves realise the advantages of united action in asserting their claims. Aberystwyth will heartily omdorso tile decision of the Town Council to oftc" the freedom of the borough to the Prime Minister. There are others, including 'ocal nublic men. who deserve to be similarly honoured. Tljougb the Government is pry- iT1 nnnr clouds of criticism thoug1, Mr Llovd George is extremely disfavoured in lm where he was once almo-t worshipped, Wales cannot afford to ignore the distrnct'on of having p. WelshVnan at the head of imper- icll affa.: in one of the most critical fnd pregnant periods of the world's history ard it is we'l municipalities like Aberyvtwvth ROèlln join in recognising his eminent and werrthy pœitirM. Cantious and inconsistent critics ran be ignored. the country cannot affTd to f^r<ret that there is honour in politics and the are not likely to be diverted bv p^litica.1 intrigue from their sen-o o-C gratitude for past service. Wo n0't, believ^f that Mr. Uloyd George is less ,0. a Liberal tha-n/ho haR ever be""1. or that he hart sacrificed hisv^emooratio soul on t,he rlfar rr ambition, or tlwt his love for W1lJ has diminished since he t'aa known more of Europe a.nd of the world. and since he ha/s boon associated with distinguished men cf opposing views, temperaments, and nation- h,f,í{". He is the sJVme Tjlovd George as when his present detractor^ belaudy1 hm except that, his vision been extended 1w his exceptional experience", that his sym- pathies have /heon deepened by the heart- rending sorrows of the war, and that his persona.1 influence has been strengthened by his achievements. It is possibly easier now to magnify his defects than to exalt his merits whon it the political came to tike adva-ntnge of the public tendency to sho^t memory brt wha.t discredits the critics is that th-v belong to extremist sections and do not dosire to appreciate the moderate mind which roaliv-s the need for ""co-operation to pull country together rather than the need for widening the gaps between pTtic- and classes. Mr. Lloyd George has made an impnisioned appeal for a new world, for bet- r and more eoual of life in the name of the millions who have suffered. His anneal should not be in vain and we do not think it will be in vadn the country will be overwhelmed in the whirlpools of political intrigues. Mr. Voyd George has

Teify Conservators. DESTRUCTIVE CORMORANTS. Teify Fishery Board met at Newcastle Emlyn on the 19th, present, the Rev. D D. Waiters, Messrs. D. iioberfcs, Henry Evans, Dr. D. G. Lloyd, Captain J. Bowen Davies, Mr. John Lewis, C.B.E. Major J. H. S. Gri- ffith, and Mr James Angus, clerk. Dr. Lloyd took the chair. The Clerk reported that the staff at present consisted of himself and four other bai,ius. During the last three months he had been incapacitated from duty as the result of an accident, and Water Bailin Evan Davies, Lampeter, had also been incapacitated. It was resolved that the temporary bailiff be retained for the spawning season. The Clerk's report stated:—The weather has been dry (and very hot during August and September, and as a consequence the river and tributaries have been very low and not suited for angling. The small brooks have dried up to a mere trickle, and in some cases above Lampeter have entirely dried up, with consequent loss of many trout. Angling for salmon has been very poor, only three salmon having been caught by anglers during the last three months and trout anglers complain of scarcity of fish. The net fishermen do not admit having caught specially large numbers, but during a small flood in August a number of very red salmon were caught by the coracle nets about Cenarth and Abercych which were judged by them to be coming back on the flood. During the big flood at the end of Ffibrua'jy a very ltorge oak fcrae lodged irl the fish pass at Cenarth, and was removed in July by the bailiffs. The new peat factory at Tregaron bog has been commenced. He proposed that he should report on its scope and the danger from new source of pollution there. The Llandyssul electric light scheme had also been commenced. It was proposed to build a weir about 300 yards above Llan- dyssul Bridge jto raise the water two and a half feet. The plans for the weir have not been submitted yet, but an efficient fish pass will be necessary on the weir. Tar spraying on roads had been carried out at Lampeter and Llandyssul. Crude tar had been used at Lampeter, but Carmarthen County Council use a specially prepared tar. It was' fortun- ate that dry weather followed the operation and so far he had no complaint of destruction of fish by that means. The income for the year was £430, and in- come yet to be received from licence distribu- tion £70. The expenditure had been £370 18s. 6d., and the wages bill for the en- suing three months would be J5130 Os. 5d. The Clerk was instructed to report on the Tregaron bog peat factory at the next meet- ing. The Clerk read reports on poisoning of trout in the river Dulas at Lampeter, which oc- curred on various dates in August. On two occasions, viz., on 16th and 25th August, numbers of trout were found poisoned be- tween the outfall of the Lampeter town sewer near the College and where the Dulas enters the river Teify. This had occurred on both occasions immediately after a heavy shower of rain occurring after a spell of hot, dry weather, and Mr Angus reported that a similar poisoning of fish under similar con- ditions had occurred in 1916, and suggested that it pointed to the fact that it was being caused by the rainwater flushing the stagnant sewers into the river Dulas, while it was at dead low summer level. The condition of the gasworks was also much similar to what was reported on in 1916. Mr. David Roberts suggested that a small committee be appointed to examine the place and interview the Gas Company and Town Council, and Mr. J. Bowen Davies said strong action ought to be taken as this was a clear offence.—It was agreed that the Clerk write a strong letter to both authorities and ask them what steps they were prepared to take. Correspondence with the Clerk to Eden Fishery Board, Carlisle, was submitted as to the means adopted by them to destroy cor- morants on Eden and Solway, who says they are very destructive to young of salmon when migrating to the sea. but they found that to pay Is. per head for destruction of birds shot was a good enough plan, but far too slow, and the Eden Board had sent their bailiffs to shoot the cormorants on their nests in June. The Clerk read a report submitted to the Eden Board by Mr. Sharp in 1917, who stated he had asked the Eden bailiffs to shoot a few of them and examine their gullets to find out what they were feeding on. Sixteen young salmon were found in one and fourteen in another, while a trout over one pound was found in another. Each bird might be reckoned to take seven fish at a meal and as eighty of these birds had been counted fre- quenting the tidal waters of Eden they would consume 560 fish at each meal. They fed four times each day, so that they were destroying 2,240 each day, and as the young salmon were migrating during April and May they were destroying 136,640 young of salmon during these two months. Mr. Angus recommended that the Board authorise him to harry and destroy these birds in their nesting places, said to exist on the Pembrokeshire coast within this district. Dr. Eloyd (chairman) said that this question was discussed at the public meeting at Lam- peter, and strong views were there expressed about the cormorants, and he supposed their Clerk had submitted this report in conse- quence. Mr. Angus (clerk) said that was so. Mr. John Lewis said he was doubtful if these birds were as destructive as stated, and proposed that the question of shooting them on their nests be adjourned and considered at the next meeting. This was seconded by the Rov. D. D. Walters and agreed to unani- mously. Mr. David Roberts said that the reward of Is. given for shooting cormorants was too small, and moved that it be increased to 2s. 6d., seconded by Dr Lloyd and carried unanimously. Mr. David Roberts then moved "That the Board of Agriculture and Fisheries be asked to rescind and repeal forthwith the Fresh- water Fish Order, No. 5, passed on 21st Aug- ust, 1918." Mr. Roberts said that he had p down this motion for the purpose of im- proving the fisheries of the whole river, and specially on hearing the views of the coracle net fishermen at the public meeting held at Lampeter. This Order was passed last year as a war measure. Under these circumstances it was right that food fishes should be taken by the most effective means without taking into account the result on the breeding stock of the river, and under that view the Order was accepted by this Board without any op- position. This time of stress had passed, and with it the justification for this Order, and this Board had to consider the best means of improving the stock. It was not to the bene- fit of the fishery that all the stock of summer running salmon should be taken, and the whole of the fish ascending as had happened this reason owing to the low state of the river. The Order benefits the St. Dogrnells fishermen only, all the other fishing interests are against it. It reintroduces the "Shot Fawr" and that net has been condemned as illegal and harmful. In 1872 the Commis- sioners refused to grant a certificate for its use as a privileged fixed engine. In 1895, be- fore Mr Berrington, its use was condemned and a byelaw was passed limiting the length Of draft nets to 200 yards. On account of agitation a further public enquiry was held in 1898 into its use, and it was again con- demned and the bvelaw passed in 1895 stood. In 1912, an enquiry was held at Newcastle Emlyn when the present byelaws were framed, and its use was again condemned, but as a concession to the St. Dogmell's fishermen they were allowed to use a net of 300 yards in the sea. In 1917, several crews were detected tying their nets together and using the "Shot Fawr." They were brought before the local bench and the cases were dismissed. The fol- lowing spring in 1918, an application was made hv Cardigan Town Council on behalf of these fishermen, and an officer was sent down to enquire and this officer's report, on which the Board of Agriculture and Fisheries made the Order, has never been published. The Order benefits the draft net fishermen of St. Dog- mell's only, who are a small proportion of the net fishing interests on the river, and he thought the interests of other net and also rod and line fishermen ought to receive con- sideration. The revenue from the rod and line licences is quite two-thirds more than the whole net licences a/nd surely the interests of these other fishe-men ought not to be sacrificed for the benefit of one class who happen to have their fishery at the gate of the river. Major Griffith suggested leaving out the words "rescind and repeal" and inserting in- stead revokp. Mr. Roberts accepted this and it was agreed to..

*»F*C/iRTLE EMLYN. FFAIR FEDI.—Though the weather was unfavourable on Saturday there was a good attendance at the fair. Supply of and de- mand for hores vas fair. Messrs. Dante's "d Sons' merry-go-rourtds made their first visit since the wai. TEA.—The children of Bethel (C.M.) Cha",1 were given tea on Thursday and sports were afterward held

NEW CROSS. LOPS OF SHIRE—The Sliire Station "Khintcp Statesman" which belonged to Mr •Vr?e^. Penwern Stud Farm. has died. Farmers in North Cardiganshire will feef the less. aa stallion was a well-known *t«">ck-!?otter. The horse was fuby covered by rnsurnnco and the owner received the full amount througji Mr. E. R. Davies, auctioneer, local agent of the Company.

Continued from previous column. *u "rived his abusers because he has been ible'not only to see beyond them, but also to con contra t, > his mind on problems req caring immediate solution. J

Heavy Weather Mars the Visit. Disappointed Visitors fail to get on Board. Excellent Reception of Officers and Men. # ————————————— I ARRIVAL AT ABERYSTWYTH. When the weaher broke up on Wednesday of last. week, the question agitating the minds of townspeople and visitors was whether it would clear up for Saturday's visit of the Second Battle Squadron, an event which was anticipated with eagerness by all. The wind had gone out of the south-east into the north. On Friday the weather was stormy and vari- able. Saturday morning opened with lowering skies, puffs of strong winds and heavy snowers of rain and hail. It was a day of quick changes, sunshine alternating with wintry rains. The man in the street was naturally anxious to know whether under the unfavourable con- ditions of wind and sea the Fleet would ven- ture into Cardigan Bay. The average person was of the doubting Thomas persuasion; but a few optimists expressed confidence that the ships would arrive in the morning and they proved correct. Large crowds gathered On the Castle Grounds, peering anxiously seaward. Soon, through the low-lying clouds and haze, three distinct puffs of smoke were discerned, and ere long from the south-west three mas- sive warships were seen approaching at a rapid speed, running abreast. They arrived soon after eleven a.m. The ships were H.M.S. "Bar.ham, flying the colours of Vice-Admiral Commanding Sir Arthur C. Leveson K.C.B., under the command of Captain Richard Horne, D.S.O. H.M.S. "Valiant," flying the flag of Rear-Admiral Lewis Clinton Baker, C.B., and C.B.E., com- manded by Captain Horace W. Langden, C.M.G.; and H.M.S "Warspite," under the command of Captain Ernest K. Loring, C.B. H.M.S. "Malaya" was unable to accompany the Squadron, having been ordered on a special expedition to Germany. The ships made an imposing sigfcit, indicative of Britain's sea. power, a power which has reodntly manifested I its overwhelming superiority against the only foe that had durst challenge its supremacy. As the gaunt grim, grey frames of naval might silently ploughed their way through the waters, they conveyed an impression of irre- sistible force) They fetched a position two miles out, opposite the Harbour and South Marine-terrace, and came to anchor in line. It had been arranged that the Mayor (Alder- man E P. Wynne) should proceed on board the Flagship to welcome Admiral Leveson, but the heavy sea precluded that arrangement. During the afternoon weather conditions did not improve and fne waves became higher with the result that communication between the shore and the Admiral was made im- practicable. The wind also increased in force and to the keen regret of expectant crowds, it was observed at four o'clock that preparations were being made for departure and shortly afterward the three leviathans began to move majestically away to the south-west. They proceeded at great speed, dispersing volumes of foam over the bows and, decks, fcnd in a I short time appeared like diminutive specks on I the horizon. It was surmised that they went out to the Channel for safe anchorage. I The abandonment of 'the visit was also a great disappointment to the officers and men who had looked forward to the entertainments arranged for them in the town. SURPRISE AT PWLLHELI. Our Pwllheli correspondent writes:— The inhabitants of Pwllheli and district were surprised on Saturday evening by the sudden and unexpected appearance in the Bay of tllroo ships of the Second Battle Squadron, which had been driven from Aborystwyth Bay by the strong north-westeriy gale and had to seek shelter off St. Tudwalls. Several of the crews came ashore at Pwllheli on Sunday morning to fetch the mail which arrived by train the previous night. They went to every newspaper shop in the town and commandeered all the newspapers left after Saturday. Several hundreds of people visited t kwn on Sun- day to see the ships which were anchored five miles from the shore. Several boats from I Pwllheli visited the ships during Sunday and were allowed to inspect the "Barham." Mrs. Lloyd George and Mrs. Carey Evans arrived from Oriccieth and were given a rousing ,re- ception. They were entertained on the Bar- ham." It is understood that Mr. Richard Voyd George came on board the "Barham" to Aberystwyth next day. On Sunday night a magnificent searchlight display was given by the Squadron which lit the country side as far as Aberdaron and Nevin and up as far as Snowdon and played on Brynawelon, the residence of the Premier, as well as on the Cardiganshire and Merioneth coast. Consterna- tion was caused in tho rural parts of Lleyn by the sudden lights, some of the inhabitants thinking it was a supernatural phenomenon, similar to the revival lights on a larger scale. SUNDAY AT ABERYSTWYTH. Crowds of visitors arrived in Aberystwyth on I Sunday by motors and by the morning mail train and were naturally disappointed at find- ing that the Squadron was not in view, espe- cially those who had brought glasses and cameras with them. The day was fine and warmer, with a fair wind and moderate sea. The wind was, however, backing into the rainy quarter of the south west, and after sunset a curtain of clouds in the western horizon, coursed by scuds, forecasted dirty weather for the morrow. A number of petty officers and men had arrived on Saturday to rejoin the ships from hospitals a.nd from leave, a few of them be- longing to H.M.S. Malaya.' > EXCITING SCENES ON MONDAY. At 10 a.m on Monday, when rain fell heavily, three specks in the distance moving north south-east, confirmed expectations that the three warships were returning to the Bay at Aberystwyth having left the anchorage off St. Tvdwall's at 9 During the morning wireless messages were received by the Mayor from the Vice-Admiral, one of them being as follows:—" I made all arrangements and had every intention of com- ing early this morning, but regret very much that with the wind blowing hard in S.W. quarter it is quite impracticable for me to do so. We arc all very sorry not to avail our- selves of all your kind hospitality. Please in- form Lord Lisburne and Sir Lewes Pryse." A later telegram, however, announced that the Squadron would arrive at noon. Hundreds of people gathered on the Castle Promontory to watch the ships steaming land- wards. At 12-25 the ships dropped anchor in the same position as on Saturday, laying broadside in tone. A steam pinnace was launched from the Flagship "BarlTam," which was stationed in the middle. The pinnace, however, was obliged to turn back and a motor boat also, after going some distance I from the Harbour in the direction of the war- ships, had likewise to return owing to the ferocity of the equinoxial gale which drove the waves into fury. The pinnace again started from the BarhanTs" side towing a whaler toward shore, but after proceeding half way it was found that the pinnace could not enter the Ha.rbour on a low tide arifr against the heavy flood. The sailors in the boat then took to the oars and after experiencing great difficulty succeeded in entering the Harbour Considering the boisterous condition of the sea and the strong wind, superb seamanship was required to effect the landing and its daring accomplishment was watched with ad- miration. On the way the boat was nearly capsized and got almost swamped when crossing the Harbour bar where the sailors had a severe drenching. The landing was photo- graphed by cinematograph operators. The boat landed two officers, Commander Schreiber and Lieut. Money, from the flag- ship with the Admiral's greetings to the Mayor and were taken in a motor car, enerraHy nlaced by the Red Cross at tne Mayor's disposal for the convenience of the officers. Signallers were also brought ashore and maintained communication with the Ad- miral by means of Morse lamo signals from the end of the wooden jetty and subsequently at the Oneen's Hotel. Among the messages Te- ceived from the ship to be conveyed to the Mavor and they were taken in a motor ear landed until high tide as before then it was dangerous to do so. The Mayor, accompanied by the officers, the Harbour Master, and CRÐt. B. Taylc^fc Lloyd inspected suitable landing places oj^Blarine-terraco bearhv and the Pier; but the gale continued in force and it was considered impossible for the officers to land. THE MAYOR'S LUNCHEON. Monday's programme included a luncheon given by the Mayor at the Queen's Hotel to the Vice-Admiral, the Rear-Admiral, the cap- tains and officers. The function was post- poned until half past two in the hope that it would be possible for the distinguished guests I' to land. When it was eventually found that landing was out of the qu-estion, the luncheon was proceeded with, the two officers who had landed being 'the only naval guests present. I The catering, under the capable management of Mr. Jervis, Was highly appreciated i The Mayor was supported at the top tabie by Col. H, Davies-Evans, Highmead, lord lieuten- ant of Cardiganshire; Mr. Vaughan Davies, M.P., Commander F. G. Schreiber, Lieutenant Money tho Earl of Lisburne, Canon Williams (Mayor's chaplain), Sir Lewis Pryse, Mr. Peter j Jones (chairman of Cardiganshire County Council), and Mr. J. Ballinger (National Library of Wales). Others present were Aldermen C. M. Williams, Councillors T. Doughton, deputy mayor; Major G Fossett Roberts, J. Barclay Jenkins. Enoch Davies, T. J. Morrison Rhys Jones, J. D. Williams, David Davies, David Ellis, Rufus Williams, Professor Edwards, Capt. B. Taylor Lloyd Mr. John Evans (town clk), Captain Lloyd (harbour master), the Chief Constable, Messrs. D. C. Roberts, J. H. Davies, Professor J. W. Marshall, Messrs. F R. Roberts (clerk of the peace), Evan Evans (clerk to the County Council), Captain R. D. Williams, Messrs. H. W. Innes (of Secijnder-Ahad, India), and E. C. Thomas (secretary to the Birmingham Branch of the Navy League). Canon Williams having said grace, the Mayor proposed the royal toasts which were drunk with musical honours, Councillor Enoch Davies singing the solos. The Mayor then said—I know you will share with me in regretting the unavoidable absence of the Vice-Admiral and his senior officers owing to weather conditions. I have been in I' communication with him for an hour and tried every means to obtain a landing for him. The last message from him was that it was impossible owing to the condition of the sea at the time. We very much regret the ab- sence of the Vice-Admiral and the other officers, but they are ably represented by the two officers who are here. (Applause.) The Lct-d Lieutenant, proposing the toast of "His Majesty's Navy," said he did not know why that important toast was committed to him unless it was that he was the oldest, if not the only representative in the county of the old sailing Navy. (Cheers.) The toast, he knew, would be received with enthusiasm by all presert who were Cardiganshire men, be- causethpir county had supplied so large a num-, ber of men to serve during the war in the Navy and also no fewer in the mercantile marine. (Cheers.) The country was indebted to the Navy for triumph in the war. The fact was that, the country was indebted to the Navy for the many victories won in previous wars. He need not go back to Armada days, but there was a time when the country was in the gravest danger during the Napoleonic wars. He amused himself sometimes in looking over the old logs of his grandfather who with other sailors of that time was engaged in watching the great army which was about to be launched on British shores and by their vigilance and the terrible hardships they endured that project was defeated and England won the war. (Cheers.) Had it not been for the Navy in the Boer War it. would have been impossible to J send the country's forces with their supplies 1 over thousands of miles of ocean without be- ing caught by a foe watching for the oppor- tunity. (Cheers.) Without disparaging those who fought nobly on shore, the actual winning of the late war was due to the Navy, repre- sented by the guests that day. (Cheers.) Had it not been for them the country would have bee^ starved into ignominious surrender and had it not been for them the project- which was now knowji to have been ready to put into action) WJnrading England would have been carried out. The health of Vice-Admiral Leveson and the officers of the Squadron was then drunk with prolonged cheers and the singing of For they are jolly good fellows." Commander Schreiber, responding, said it had fallen to the lot of a, humble member of the profession to return thanks. What the Navy had done and would do was solely for love of countlry. (Cheers.) rie did not think he could express himself better than in the words of a Canadian he) hfjrd at a camp to Minehead—"By God, it is a country worth lighting for." (Cheers.) The feeling of everyone who served in the Army and Navy during the war was that he loved a country which was worth fighting for. (Cheers.) It was a great disappointment to the Vice- Admiral, officers, and men of the Second Battle Squadron that they were prevented from visiting Aberystwyth, which they had so much looked forward to. They had been looking forward to the entertainments arranged for them and to the formation of friendships which it was hoped would last through life. jHaving expressed his deepest dis- appointment that the weather conditions' pre- vented them landing he thanked the company for the manner in which the toast was hon- oured. (Cheers.) Lieutenant Money also responded. He said he had never made a speech before in his life. (Laughter.) He seconded Commander Schrei- ber's expression of disappointment and thanks. It was a bit of bad luck that the weather had upset the arrangements made for the visit to which he and all others on board had looked forward from the bottom of their hearts. (Cheers.) Mr. Vaughan Davies, M.P.. proposed the health of the Mayor and said it gave him great pleasure to do so because he knew the hard work and anxiety which the Mayor had gone through in making arrangements for the visit of the Squadron. (Cheers.) He, himself, had had a little to do in having Aberystwyth selected for the visit and therefore could speak with authority of the anxiety and hard work which it had entai.ed. (Cheers.) He sympathised with the Mayor, Town Council, and all the townspeople on the unfortunate weather conditions preventing the Squadron having the reception which he knew the town intended to give to, the representatives of the British Navy. Eveitything possible had been done and every anxiety shown to take advan- tage of that opportunity to show appreciation of the glorious gcl-vices that the Navy rend- ered in the war. (Cheers.) He hoped it would be possible if the weather conditions improved to receivq a number of other officers to enter- tain them before they left the Bay. (Cheers.) The Mayor replied thanking Mr. Vaughan Davies for the toast. It had been a time of anxiety for him. Wireless messages had been transmitted expressing the hope that the visit would be possible, them that it had to bo abandoned, and at last that the ships might be expected at noon. He was sure the com- pany welcomed the two officers who had made bold to land. (Cheers.) Aberystwyth stood in a unique position for hospitality. The town was always ready on those occasions to do its best to entertain and welcome. Any associa- tion or company, that decided to visit the town was received with open hearts and open arms. (Cheers.) The were espe- cially glad to "welcome the greatest of their I defenders as represented by the two guests. (Cheers.) He feared there were not many in Aberystwyth who appreciated and compre- hended fully what the Empire owed to the Navy. Speaking on behalf of Aberystwyth as the "-inrin1 town on the Welsh coast, he considered they had reason to be proud that they had been defended and sheltered without erren an enemy in sight. (Cheerc.) That was due to the good watch kept by the Navy. The East Coast had also been saved by the Navy and the whole country had been saved from the misery of starvation and invasion. (Applause.) The company then separated. THE ADMIRALS ASHORE. Shortly before one o'clock oh Tuesday when the sky was almost cloudless and the sunshine brilliant, the Vice-Admiral, accompanied by the feenr-Admi^al and a nnmbfi- of senior officers, paid an official visit to the Mayor who received them at the Queen's Hotel. After the formal ceremony, which took place on the hotel steps, the Vice-Admiral was asked by Jack Marsh, 45. Spooner-street Vauxhall. a thirteen old pupil of Lexton-street School. Birmingham, to accept an album containing the autographs cf school children from the Midlands whooe visit to see the ships had been organised by Mr. E. C. Thomas, under the auspices of the Navy League. In accepting the gift, the Vice-Admiral said —I am very pleased to welcome the Birming- ham school children to Aberystwyth. I have not got much to say to you, because owing to weather conditions we are rather pressed for time. There-are various things I would like to point out-to the Birmingham school child- ren v, ith regard to the sea. The sea, you know, is sometimes a help and sometimes a hind- rance in our various vicissitudes of life. On this occasion it has unfortunately been a hindrance. It hindered myself, the officers, nnd men of the Squadron from landing yester- day. That was extremely unpleasant for us. We had to stop out there and look at Aber- ystwyth from a distance and it was not so nice as if we could have got on shore and actually seen the town. I would like to point out that the sea is a heritage—it is the heritage of our race, a race that has been all over the world and ali over the seas. Therefore from that point of view the sea is a great help in dis- seminating civilisation and all that it brings in its train. I hope the Birmingham school children will have a good time and if the sea will enable you to get on board the welcome is there. (Applause.) The Admirals were photographed in the midst of the children and after a great deal of handshaking and cheering, proceeded by motors to Gogerddan where they were the guests of Sir Lewes Pryse at luncheon. On Tuesday a ball at the Queen's Hotel was attended by 230 guests. Naval officers were in uniform. Music was supplied by instru- mentalists from the ships. Dancing continued from 9-30 p.m. to three a.m. in the new oak room at the hotel which will shortly be opened as a tea room. The guests enioyed an ex- cellent supper and all the arrangements were carried out satisfactorily. Among other sociaf functions was a garden party given by the Earl and Countess of Lisburne at Cross- wood on Tuesday and luncheons givtfn by the officers on board the ships on Wednesday to guests from Crosswood, Gogerddan, and others. A searchlight display from pine to 9-30 p.m. on Monday afforded a magnificent spectacle for thousands of visitors and resists who thronged the Promenade in spite of rain and wind. From the Promenade corner, known as Trwyngwningen, the lights wero seen to great advantage. The whole coast line could be scanned as if by daylight. The light was so powerful that when thrown against one of the ships its sides shpne briihantiv like a molten mass of silver. If it were not for the display most of those who braved the stormy elements would have remained indoors. Be- fore the searchlight commenced huge breakers splashing over the Promenade sea wall and tne white horses" rushing inward from tin Bay made a spectacle, well worth seeing and highly delighted inlanders to whom the sea in wild mood was a novelty. The boatmen undoubtedly suffered worse than anybody from the unfavourable weathe- Thoy had naturally expected a rich harvest, but wore kept idle with the exception of the motor and sailing boats. The sea continuoo to be too choppy all the time for any row- ing boat to venture out. So rough was the sea that the pinnaces belonging to the Squad- ron had the greatest difficulty in Landing the crews both at the Pier End and on the old Bath Rocks The motor and sailing boats were take parties out and manv visitors inspected but could not go"on board. n tv PIXN £ R TO THE MEN. HaH SfS £ ay eVeT^ at St" Michael's Parish Hail the Mayor entertained 400 petty officers and men from the three shi^ to dinner. Th?y flriS b^ excel'ent dinner '■a^ing been provided for them by Mr Teviot- ifte prooe^dings were made all the mofre (convivial by the performanc of the Orchestra, conducted by Mr. Rowe. Though a J1St 7a* an^iciPaterJ the sailors preferred their freedom and as soon as they did justice law t mPKU +eL Wr:^ £ ut' but to return C^tertaJneri by the Barnstormers and Ellison s Entertainers, When the dinner was over the Mavor who wa* accompanied by members of the' Council. dressed his guests as comrades, expressing Se eni07 to J,^Jcin?^or°e-.engine room artificer on Warspite," i0 a few appropriate words, thanked the Mayor for the spLd.d arrangements made to welcome and entertain fV, umpany' e ^Nod for three cheers for the Mayor and the response was vociferous Cheers were also given to the Band. It was estimated that 1,000 of the crew- were allowed leave to stay in the tow. until seven a.m. on Wednesday. In response to the Mayor's appeal, notices Up at Se^r^ to shoj that apartments wore available. Failing sufficient accommodation the Town Clerk ex^amed that the Parish Hal! Drill Hall. and part of the Rink would be kept open all night. At the Parish Hatf the recreation roorm under the supervision of Mr. Clayton Thomas were opened for the use of the men to read, write sing, dance, and play games. Most of them slept there and their comfort was well looked after. The Y.M.C.A. was also exceedingly well patronised, the men making a bee-line for the itooms as soon as they landed. In the after- noon a trip was made to the Devil's Bridge Bridge. 6 SCHOOL CHILDREN'S VISIT. A party of school children, numbering twenty-five, a.-rived from Birmingham on Friday, arrangements for their visit having been made by Mr. Ernest C. Thomas, organ- ising secretary of the Navy League for the Midlands. The children were selected bv means cf prizes for essays on the Britisli Navy and the object of the trip was fa in- culcate naval education. Vice-Admiral Leveson had kindly consented to set apart one of the ships for the children's inspection and Aber- ystwyth school children were also invited to take part. Unfortunately, the sea was too choppy on Tuesday afternoon to allow the children being taken aboard. It was the second trip of the kind organised in the coun- try. Perhaps the children feJt more dis- appointed than anybody on account of weather conditions. On Wednesday morning, however, they were more fortunate. They were taken on the motor boat" Mauretania" to H.M.S. Warspite" and were received by the Com- mander and officers. Headed by the ship's band, the boys marched round the ship in groups, accompanied by their schoolmasters and guided by instructors. The three ships are of the same type, H.M.S. Valiant" being the latest built. H.M.S. "Warspite" was completed at the outbreak of war and figured prominently in the Jutland battle. It was therefore natural that the relics and marks of the battle attracted the chief attention of the children. The magnitude of the machinecy and the strong physique of the sailors were favourably commented on. Considering that the number of lives on board was equal to the population of a fair sized village, the cleanliness, good order, and splendid organ- isation gave the impression of a vast co- ordinated machine. The children were shown the "brains" of the ship-the gun room with its wonders-and the paravene apparatus was explained to them. Having regard to the roughness of the sea, the boys were particu- larly struck by the ship's steadiness. Though many of them had never before seen the sea, two only were sea-sick. All the youthful visitors were delighted with the visit. They returned home to Birmingham by the after- noon train on Wednesday, giving three cheers for Mr E. C. Thomas and Captain B. Taylor Lloyd who had made arrangements- for the outing. During their visit .they were shown round the National Library' by Mr. Ballinger and were taken to Devil's Bridge by special train, Mr. Lightfoot permitting them to see the Falls free of cha-ge. On Monday a sale of flags and periodicals was held in aid of the Navy League. An appeal was made for 500 members in celebration of the visit of the Fleet.

THE DEPARTURE. H.M.S. "Barham" and "Warspite" left at four o'clock on Wednesday afteirnoon for the Clyde j The departure of the third ship, "Valiant" was delayed, as there were officers on shore and the sea. was too rough to permit c of their return. ,The "YaiiaJit" loft on Thursday morning, about nine a.m HOUSE PARTY'S VISIT. During the visit of the vessels house parties from Gogerddan and Crosswood went on board and were entertained by the officers. FOOTBALL. The football matches arranged for gat,lilclav and Monday were postponed: but an excellent match was played on the Smithfieild On Tues- day between the town team and a team chosou from the Valiant and Barham. The Navy forwarrl pre-sed the home goal at the begin- ning. E. V. Wntkins., however, was equal to thn occasion. After hard fighting Albert Davies scored from the right wing, the ball baffling the Navv goalkeeper in the left ton coiner. Arthur Rowp managed to score with a nice pasg from Albert Davies. Webb, the Navy insido right, made a dash for goal and succeeded' in scoring. Rowe Scored another with a ps. from D. H. Griffiths from the left wing. Watkins c'eirod the gopfl for a timo and Albert Davies managed to put the ball through from a right touchline. Half-time score: Aberystwyth 4, Navv 1. A penalty for the Navy was shot slightly outride, grazinv the post. Arthur Rpwe ran the ball and scored followed by Tommy Griffiths who scored with 1 pass from Albert Davies. After hard p':v Tudor, of H.M.S. "Barham" scored. The Navy mfde valiant attempts at the Aberyst- wyth goal. striking the crossbar several times. Both goalkeepers playrd excellently. The game ended in a win for Aberystwyth br six goals to two, the disparity in scoring not representing the keenness of the play. A Red Cross car brought a party of wounded j soldiers from an orthopaedic hospital in Bir- j mingham. Among the arrangements cancelled wore

I POINTS OF VIEW. BY J.M.H. Captain Gwynne of Monachdy was until lately the ground landlord ot the whole of Abeiayron. He has sold, and5 is continuing to sell the freeholds' of the houses to the tenants on favour- able conditions. His great grandfather made the Harbour and was in that very conditions the Harbour and was in that very potent solase the founder of the town. He also built the Town Hall which caused the town to be the administrative centre for the union of Aberayron. The central street is called Alban-square, after the christian name of the Gwvnnes. The Gwynnes are therefore intimately re- lated to the prosperity and fortunes of the town. It is no wonder that the people were in- tensely interested to find that Commander Gwynne read a paper at the engineering sec- tion of the meetings of the British Associa- tion at Bournemouth on submarine mines. To be correct, it should be said that the paper was read by Professor G. W. O. Howe, because Commander Gwynne was detained by ill health It is pretty wel known to most readers that the British Association is the most eminent of scientific societies in the world. Commander Gwynne was on a visit to Aber- ayron a» couple of weeks back when he met members cf the Memorial Hall Committee and confirmed his promise of a free site. Many passages of his address are of inter- est to the lay mind who has followed the incidents of the war on sea. Commander Gwynne said the developments of the mine was received by the great majority of British naval authorities until shortly before the war with disfavour on the ground that a nation having command of the sea had no use for such a weapon and that it gave undue advantage to the weaker side. Earlier developments therefore were due to the American, German, and Russian naval authorities. The original mine was devised in America in 1776. and the depth charge mine was first used in the Russo-Japanese -war. In 1914 Great Britain found herself with a small force of mine layers and a relatively small stock of deep sea mines, the intention being to use these against enemy war ships on any occasion that might arise. Of mines for the defence of ports there were none. Meantime Russia and Germany were fully prepared with large stocks of efficient mines and enemy war- ships below the size of the fast armed cruiser were fitted to Jay mines. It was clear that both those countries intended ruthless mining against all vessels, and that the very first naval operation of the war should be for the purpose of mine lajing. Such ope-ation actually took place. A German mine layer was sunk within a few days of the outbreak of hostilities. Italy and Austria were nearly as well prepared. On the Gernffin side, after the first three monthr, of the war, no mines were lail by surface craft except for a few exploits by raiders. The low degree of command of the sea by Germany precluded surface mine lay- ing anywhere near the British Coast and necessitated mine laying by submarines Most of the paper dealt with technical and scientific detail. One understands after per- usal why the Admiralty hesitated a long time before giving permission for the paper to be read.

UNIVERSITY COLLECE OF WALES n ABF.RYSTWYTH. wi £ foHowing scholarships and exhibitions have been awarded on the result* of the entrance scholarship examination at the Col- lp/- 1919:—Eric Evans. Lam- peter College School (open scholarship), £ 30; rv M. Gillaxt, County School, Pontypooi (Commercial Travellers of North Wales Schol- fwP)' w5; °llv|.E- Jones> Countv School, Pontj pool (moiety Sir Alfred Jones Scholarship and <pen exhibition), £15; Blodwen Llovd, 6.^ v Llandaff (moiety gir Alfred Jones Scholarship and ^ppen exhibition), £ 15; Thomas G. Stephew, Iiandifo County, School (Joseph Thomas Scholarship) £ 15• Z S Jon^- .Denbigh County' School (opet, *aen« exhibition), £ 1$, Eva £ Ewart £ (nCe p 1, County School (open exhibition) Amman Valley County School £ pen exhibition). £ 10; A. Mvrtle 7i?f U Carmarthen Gbunty Schoql for GirJs (Alfred Jones Carmarthen Scholarship) £ 20- Gwyneth Mills, Howell's School, Llandaff' rODeii exhibition). £ 10; Marion Hilda Francis. IJan- dalo Coonty School (open exhibition) £ 10 • Nancy Story, Stamford High School for Girls (open exhibition). £10: Dorothy Hughes County School^ Holyhead (open exhibition). CIO. Robert H. Morgan, County School. Holv- head (open exhibition), £ 10; Anna M. Jones, County School. Aberywyth (open exhibition). fclu; Mildred M. Ivems. Conntv School Fish- guard (open exhibition), RIIO: Griffith G. Jones. County School, Towyn (Welsh exhibi- tion). :CIO; Eleanor M. Tuckett. Girls C^jmty School, Barry (Welsh exhibition), £ 10: Enid Bumford, Llanfair County fechool (Humphreys-Owe^ Scholarship), £ 20"- Tom Alun Griffiths. Towvn County School (R. H. Richards Scholarship). £20; Rees Davies Liandilo County School (agricultural scholar- ship). £ 20; Gwilym Thomas. Universitr Col- lege of Wales (Cynddelw Scholarship), JS20.

ABERYSTWYTH AND BALA THEOlOCICAl COLLECES. Tho foIl owing candidate*; have parsed the, entrance examination. "A" means Aberyst- wyth candidate and "B" means BaJa candi- date—John Breesq (A.) Trefecca: D. Teifi- gar Davigg (A.). Porth, Glam.; John Jamet Davies (A.), Crosswood. Card. T. Howell Davieg (A.), Trefecca; D. Emlyn Evans (A.). Tondu, Bridgend; D. S. Hopkins (A.). Swan- sea; Eliseus Howells (A.), Trefecca; David Jones (A.), Ystradmeurig; D. W. Jones (A.), Trefecca; Robert Gwilym Jones (B.), Llan- gefni; Jenkyn Lewis (A.). Pennant, Aberarth; J. H. Manuel (B.), Llanidloes; Henry Rees Owen (B.), Llanrug; John Idris Owen (B.). Anglesey; R. E. Owen (A.), Trefecca; Richard James Owon (B.), Bargoed: Thomas Perkins (A.), LJandebie; Robert Roberts (A.). Tre- fecca Robert W. Rowlands (B.), Clynnog Fawr; David Williams (A.), Trefecca; Samuel Williams (B.), Maentwrog.

VSTUMTUEN. OBITUARY.—The death occurred on Sat- urday after protracted illness of Mr. Thomas Powell, Bwlchvbrenar, a brother of Mr. L. Powell, Troedrhiwlas, senior deacon at Bethel Weslevan Chapel, and of Mr. David Powell, Ffrwddu, the newly elected deacon.

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Aberystwyth Sessions. FREE CHURCH COUNCIL RESOLUTION. The weekly sessions were bed at Aberyst- vjth on Wednesday before Grifiith Jones, Peter Jones Edwin Morns, Erqrs., alld Capt. T Doughtoii. Mr. Thomas Williams, rate collector, submitted the jury list. Catherine Tanner, George-street, was ordered to pay arrears of poor rate due. The Clerk (Mr. Hugh Hughes) read the following resolution passed by the Free Church Council meeting at Salem Chapel on Friday with reference to the extension of licence granted on the occasion of the ball for the officers of the Fleet at the Queen's Hotel:— "The Free Church Council of Ab&rj stwyth regret tha.t, according to newspaper rep the magistrates of the borough on Wednesday granted an extension of the licence of a hotel keeper in the town from ten p.m. to three a.m., and the Council respectfully appeals to ihe magistrates not on ?.ny account to enter- tain applications of this kind as cur experi- ence of the conduct of the inhabitants of the town during the past three or four years when no such extensions were granted proves that there is no public need for them." Mr. Peter Jones said the wording of the resolution appeared to convey the erroneous idea that the extension granted was applicable to the general opening of public houses in the ordinary course. As far as he under- stood, what was granted was an extension merely for the special purpose of the ball and there was no practical opening in the sense thati the bar was open to the public other than the guests. Me. Edwin Morris—It was an exceptional occasion.

Property Sales At the Lion on Monday Mr. D. L. Jones Dffered for sale a freehold farm, Cwmllech- wedd, near Crosswood Station, with ninety-six acres of land and oak and iarch plantations. The property was withdrawn at £1.500. Messrs Roberts and Evans were 'the vendors' solicitors. Messrs. D. L Rees and Evans on Monday offered property in the Rheidol Valley. Pen- ffrwd, in the occupation of Mr. Edward JeD- kins, was sold to Mr. Hodgkinson-Carrington at £ 320. Tanberth Cottage and orchard, in the occupation of Mr. David Morgan, was knocked down to Mrs. Evans, Caegynon, at E190. Tanrallt Cottage and orchard was sold at E160 to Mr. Bowen, London. Mr. Bowen also bought Penffrwd Cottage, adjoining Penffrwd, which had previously been disposed of. The property fetched £ 100.

RHEIOOL VALLEY. PROPERTY.—Mr. A. J. Hodgkinson-Car- irington, C.M.E. is now the owner of Troed- rhiwfron, Ffrwddu, Aberffrwd Yma, and the small holdings of Penffrwd and Plwcca. The first three are on the south side t>f the Rheidoi and the holdings on the crposite side. STRAY PIGEON.—A pigeon bearing the following marks. is at the Rheidol Mine where it is being fed by the workman: N.U.H-P. 18 A 1038, slate colour, point of left wing cut CHANGE OF TENANM.-Mrs. Anne Mere- dith, widow of Mr. William Meredith, at one time foreman at Rheidol Mine, has moved to Pant-y-Garreglwydfach small holding, and Mr. John Evans of Tynrhos, Ponterwyd, will occu- py Tynyfron as from the 29th. Mr. John Lewis, Tylfwvduchaf, is coming into occupa- tion of Troedrhiwsebon and the present ten- ant and owner retires from agriculture and will reside in one of the adjacent cottages. Mr. John Lewis, the incoming tenant, has had considerable experience as a farmer and cattle dealer. A Correspondent writes AOn Monday even- ing the 6.30 train on the Rhoidol Valley line did not start until 6.40 and when the trfcin ar- rived at Capel Bangor the passengers had to change their compartments, a thing which might have been avoided had they been in- formed at Aberystwyth end. A mile higher up thau CCpel Bangor Station, owing to engine trouble, the train had to be takeQ back to Capel Bangor and though a telephone message was &ent to Aberystwyth for a second engine the message was not successful. A servant of the Company set out to Aberystwyth in search 'of an engine and all the passengers were stranded for upwards of three hours.

idORTH. DEMOBILISED-Pte, R. P. Llewelyn, too of the Rev. and Mrs. J. Llewelvn Post OJfioe, came home on Monday morning demobilised. Pte. Llewelyn served with the R.A.M.C for a considerable time. Prior to bis joining the aiiny he was on the clerical staff of tho Commercial Union Insurance Company, Car- diff, where he will resume his duties in a short time, having been promoted accountant. Sig- naller T. R. Jones, R.W.F., came home on Saturday demobilid. He is the son of Mr. Tom Jones, Osprey House, and prior to join- ing the army was a clerk on the Cambrian Railway Company at Moat Lane. CHURCH NEWS.—The pulpit of the Con- gregational Chapels of Borth and Bow Street were occupied last Sunday by the Rev. R. Eurog Jones of America. His sermons were greatly appreciated. The pastor, the Rev. J. Llewelyn, officiated at Bethania Congregational Chapel, Brynamman. v SALE OF CROPS.—A sale of the crops of Penygraig Farm was conducted by Messrs. D. I Rees and Evans on Thursday. The demand was good and-bigh prices were realised. DEATH..—Tho death took place on Tues- day morning at the age of 31 years of Mrs A. Jones, the wife of the Rev. R. H. Jon, W-le.van minister. Ratford. Deceased who bad be ailing for about five weeks was native of Borth. and came to spend ber holidays at Borth for the benefit of her health, and stayed with her mother at Upper Borth. The deepest sympathy is felt with the husband, two children, and also vith her mother in thoir sad bereavement.

LLAKBADAAN SALE OF STOCK —Mr. E R. Davies Friday conducted a sale of stock at Feb. Person. Milking cows fetched JE39 each and a baw rick £ 70.

_H LATEST MARKETS. ——— CATTLE. Hereford Wednesday. September 24' -The promise of an approaching recovery was -,ad* Some 60 fat cattle ar.d 240 stoves; were graded and for the latter bidding -sther PineL fe- Th6 S*neraJ pon x over. Cows and c ves, £ 54. and good milkers in requeM H-ear- ang- calves a poor trade; a few ves; rnlvee r T ^ot sheep,ne arly 6,000 s ores, for the special rates, and pedigree lots -ang- mg up to 19 guineas. Generally, rate wett unchanged. Pig trade much better, bacons selling at full control ttrice. and stor<y; (146) anything up to S8. VWaitLatid.—Forty;-two catilg and 45r: cveep were graded and allocated at this mart. The quality of the sheep was excellent bvi:, o arge number of cattle were returned 8Q ur+icished. Cows and eaJv<es realised goo pnc"- u-r to E43 heifers and calves 77p to C26 lCe: wo- voar-old heufers and steers lp to C '8.r- ling heifers and steers un t-, £13. fA ves up to P-5; breeding- eweg up to E4; )Igg up to £ 11. The auctioneer was Mr. Arthur. POULTRY, ETC. Hereford, Wednegda,y-l'tera: 7 and prices rather easier on the who e 1 Fowls 10s. to 13s. per ooupue; cockerel 6d. to 5. each; duckg 10s. per 1-.r:m8- 4s. each; pullets 5s. cd,. wlt.(L, M, ■nW two birds sailing a.t 13s. ( to 16v • ùl:" chicken lots 8s. to 18s. J r, the dre^ c- r-rkefc fill controlled rates reai.>S.' RabMv- s ore nleatiful. Eggs tending rarnr. t 1 se1- ling at 4s. 3d. per dosep wh-less e.. 4s. 6d_ FRUIT Hrjreford, Weinegdav.- A -«yyrv'! Of 2.350 lots and rates were fipyve^r.K1 r -vet. ¡ Nondescript app, e, lots 56. io 0, r b), Warner's King, 8s. to 10K. J Worcftet'" .a.1' mans feR to 10s.. and Blert-wr* "Mjr rr-%d» lis. Pitm«i>tor pears (ci oic« icuar 30s. Jefc- sufi-s 17s.. Wilhams 12s. 25s th# small market Sterling O*<•- ar-nic* Jfi. 6dL. oookers 5s. to —— pears 12s. 6d to 16s.. dan v 11*. 64, per 281b., potatoes 8s. to i.s-. f i r-v < 'u.

I Continued from previous column. performances by massed bands from the ships on the Castle Grounds on Sunday, and a re- gatta on Tuesday. Special competitions and matches had also been arranged on the golf links. The sailors who came ashore on Tuesday- made a favourable impression. Their orderly behaviour and smart appearance attracted attention. It. was noticeable how interested they were in children who gathered fondly round them and played with ithem in the streets. JOY TRIP ROUND THE COAST. Having -finished the summer leave period, the Atlantic Fleet hag started on a cruise by easy stages round the coasts to Invwgoiaon and Scapa Flow, rejnforoed by two flotillas of Submarines and several light cruisers. The ships will not hurry round, for a whole month ha/5 been ail lotted few the voyage- and on the way visits are paid to various seaside resorts and other places as promised by the Admiralty. For this joy cruise the Flest is divided. One portion of it, with two submarine divisions, visits the East Coast. The more important part has been detailed for the West Coast, consisting of the Second Battlg Squadron (heavy ships), the Battle Crusier Squadron, and the First and Second Submarine Elotillas. On their way to Scapa the Battle Squadron fa,our Swanage and Bournemouth (with sub- marines), Penzance, Aberystwyth, and the Clyde with calls. There was an idea that the Fleet Tsould go across the Atlantic this autumn. but this cruise appears to have been postponed, or pos- sibly fiibaJidoned altogether on account of the new economy campaign. As the Fleet is bound to go north for its. autumn exercise, it costs very little to prolong the voyage by stopping here and there to give the taxpayers a. chance to see some of the great ships which fought so well during the war. Lord Curzon writes with reference to Lord Fisher's letter that the ly coal-burning ships burning "thousands and thousands of tons steaming round the coast camouflaging the nation with toa partiecõ," appeared to be the Lion and Fearlem. On arriving at Scapa Flow and Tnjver- gord-on the vessels will proceed to carry cut exercises on a rather elaborate scale, includ. ing heavy glinfirinz. The Admiralty intend that the Navv shall keep up in concert pitch, especially as to gunnlqry. and for the next three months there will be plenty of work for all hands. Then the squadrons will come South again to give Christmas lellve Vld pre- pare for another year's work. The 1920 pro- gramme for the Hbme and At-lintic Fleets hai already bten mapped out. It is tihe first of its kind since 1914. and indicates what the work of the Navy is likely to be under poEt. war conditions.