The Cambrian News and Merionethshire Standard

September 22nd, 1905. AUTUMN. Once more the summer's greenest green is dulled, Again tha birds are silent in the woods, Brown leaves, untimely shed, go rustung by. And runlets have resumod their tinki.Eg s^ng, The gusty wind reveals a, sharper edge, And olouds creep lower down the purple hiLs. The summer lies adying in the Hedgsrcws and swirling rivers tell the tale, Autumn's gorgeous glory is at hand With all it nv.'xns that pcets never say, Nor are they grieved, or sad, for poeiI know The beet for ever must remain unsaId. Farewell. 0 summer days and summer nights. The hope of spring shall soften my regrat. T»ll faded grasses in the hedgerows Flutter of dead leav<js, before the wind, Rod berrias gii-st'ning on the briar, Rain-drcps, jewel-like, hang from every twig, Twitter of red-breast's belated son-, Bracken red and broken on the runs, s £ £ S lies here dead in autumn's am* With bleak winter looking sternly on. The Coaat. J.G.

PLAGUE-SPOT PENNAL. So notice is to be served on those who is responsible for the filth at Pennal What a farce' The members of Machynlleth Rural Council know fuli' well that nothing will be done. As a matter of fact, Machynlleth Council does not care to do anything except throw dust in the eyes of those who are suffering trom the neg.'ect. What is this power which is tying the hands of those who ought to be looking after the health of the people la it another caso of

JB^ssw"1111 -i"——mmm ABERYSTWYTH. CONFERENCE —The Royal Liver Approved Society has decided to meet in conference at Aberystwyth in September, 1920. TRAIN SERVICE.-As will be seen by an advertisement on and after October 1st, 1919. there will be several alterations in the pas- senger train service. A new express train will also be running. ALLOTMENTS.—The Allotments Association have several plots to let. Applications should be made for plots on Cae'rgog to Mr. Read, Penglaise-road; and for Buarth plots to Mr. Williams, Bridjc-rtreet. CASTLE GROUNDS.—This (Friday) evening. Mr J. W. Ellison's Entertainers will give their last concert of the season. A programme of popular items will be given. As the fare- WeAl oerformance always attracts large audience early application for (reserved seats is advised. ALLEGED FRAUD.—A soldier named Henry Seymour Davies, belonging to K.S.L.I., Park Hall Camp, Oswestry. has been re- manded in custody at the Police Station on charges of having stolen 2s. 6d. and iia/ing obtained food and lodgings at 39, Cambrian- street from September 3rd to 15th. U K.C.T.A.—A meeting of the Mid-Wales Branch of the U.K.C.T.A. was held on Mon- day at the Lion Hotel, Mr. J. Garner presid- ing. Steps were taken to consolidate the posi- tion of the branch which was recently formed. FIRE BRIGADE.—At last week's meeting of the Town Council, Mr. David Ellis asked for a report with regard to the Fire Brigade and the question was referred to the Public Works Committee. SACRED CONCERT.—A sacred concert was given at the Pier Pavilion on Sunday evening by the Rheidol United Choir under the con- ductorship of Mr. J. Arthur Jenkins. Miss Hilda Roberts, winner of the soprano solo at the National Eisteddfod, delighted a large audience with her singing. APPOIN-TMEN--T.-In addition to the v appointments made by the National Library authorities, Mr. E. D. E James. Gilwern, Buarth-road. and Miss Edith C. Felstead. Bar- mouth, and Miss Gw'adys Stanton-Smith. Bryn- ymor-road, have been appointed pupil assistants and DeriodicaJs clerk. SELLING NEWSPAPERS.—A day visitor writes:—The crying of evening papers is done mostly by lads who certainly ought to be in bed. To allow boys of a tender age to strain throats and lungs often up to a late hour goes against one's feelings of propriety, not to say humanity, and must injure their organs. Will the authorities make a not of these remarks and rule that in future such immature service should not be accepted. FTFTY TEARS AGO.—From the "Western Mail," September 19th, 1869 :-Abery!rtwyth. Mr. Crawshav, the wealthy ironmaster from Merthvr Tydfil, has been here with his family and his band. The local adulation which he has been obliged to suffer has not, we hope, been the means of driving him from amongst us. Corporation addresses, meant kindly, no doubt, poured in upon "him to such an extent that the idol of the hour was obliged to take to his room and reply through his medical attendant. FARES REFUSED.—Charges of having T-P. fused fares were heard at last week's meeting of the Town Council against six drivers, and it was decided to suspend their licences, most of them until the end of October. It was stated that there had been manv complaints during the season that drivers refused to convey pas- senders because they had been booked pre- viously, though instructions have been given to them that theyl. must not appear on the stands to ply for hire if they had been booked. STRANDED ARTISTES.—Among visitors staying at the Waterloo Hydro when the firs occurred were Madame Laura Evan3 Williams,v Miss Winifred Lewis. Messrs-. Manuel Jones. Darrell Fancourt, Purcell Jones, and M. Mulli- nar (accompanist). On Sunday evening thy gave a concert at the Coliseum for the pur- pose of recouping to a certain extent the loss they suffered by the fi: e in instruments, music. clothing, and valuable belongings. The concert was greatly enjoyed and all the artistes were loudly applauded, the programme being prac- tically a repetition of that given by the party on the Sunday evening previous to the fire. CELTIC CHAIR.—It it understood the Celtic Advisory Board, acting on the advice of Sir J. Morris Jones and Professor W. J. Gruffydd, is recommending Mr. Parry Williams for the Celtic chair at the University College of WaTes. Aberystwyth, in succession to the late Sir Edward Anwyl. This recommendation comes before the College Council to-day CFri- day). It is also understood that a strong section of the Council supports the candi- dature of Mr. Timothy Lewis for the chair. and that he is recommended by soverai gentle- men of European reputation in Celtic studies, Both Mr. Parry Williams, who is a chaired bard at the National Eisteddfod, and Mr. Timothy Lewis are engaged as lecturers at the College. The latter served with H.M. Forces during the war. Wide interest is taken in the appoint- ment. MR LLOYD GEORGE.—Mr. Hugh Edwards, M.P., addressed a letter to the Town Clerk in strobiz commendation of the project to accord the Prime Minister the freedom of the bor- ough. After pointing out that the people of this country are much too near tho illustrious statesman, in point of time, to be able to realise the full magnitude of his labours and achievements in piloting the Empire through the grimmest peril that has ever confronted it. Mr. Edwards emphasises the still further claim which Mr. Lloyd Georg has on the gratitude and devotion of his Cymric countrymen. "He is on of us the greatest and most famous Welshmen of all t;me. Moreover. we can justly .boast that in all those striking qualities of heart and of brain, which constitute the source and the secret of his, romantic career— his courage and sagacity, his clearness of vision and resoluteness of purpose, the intrepidity of his spirit and the magic of his oratory—he eritomisrs in the hig-hest degree all those in- herent racial characteristics which have been the cherished legacy of the Welsh people in the thousand rears of their chequered history. SCHOLASTIC.—Major E. R. Thomas. son of I Alderman Daniel Thomas. J.P.. has been ap- pointed head of the science department at Ruebv School, of the staff of which he had be^n a member for some time past. Major Thomas, after receiving1 his elementary education at Alexandra-road Council School proceeded to the County School with the f- entrance scholarship There he had a brilliant school career, winning tho certificates jywarded by the Board of Education for mathematics, mechanics, and science, as well as those of the Omtrnl Welsh Board, concluding his course with the hononrs certificate in mathematics and rhvsi^s. He subsequently ente-^d Aber- ystwvth Collet, taking scholarships there, and finally ?raduafinf in p^vnes flnri chemis- tlrr. Later on he took the M.Sc. degree. He was for some time assistant master at Bar- mouth Conntr School. R"l'Iin-nmg his post there, he entered Emanuel Collesre. CarbriAz.. and at the end of his course took the B.A. nporpo on his rpc;.par"h work in chemistry. "Major Thomas then acected a post at Rngobv School whero he remained till "ipinin? the fn** ees and ws employed in important services I in F-ance. He has contributed to the scientific mn"3.7:ne<i and about three years a?o opened a discission on science in the spools at a conference at Eton College of public schools' science masters. A post of science master at Eton was offered him a little later, which he did not accept, preferring to remain at Rugby WINTER TIME.—Summer time by which the handg of clocks were put on an hour comes to an end on Saturday night, when the hands of diocks must be put back one hour. OBITUARY.—The death occurred on Sun- day after a long illness of Mr. Shadrach Morris, son of Mr. R. Morris, Rose Cottages, Queen-street, at the age of 34 years. The iuneral took place at the Cemetery V-day (Thursday.) STUDENT'S APPOINTMENT.—MV. D. T. Davies, an old student of the Aberystwyth College has been appointed inspector tor S-uth Waleg under the Board of Education. Mr. Davios is the author of the play "Ed Ma Fe," and has served as schoolmaster in Lon- don. He was a:so on active service. FOOTBALL.-In the Welsh League fit round for the Cup Aberystwyth n&s been matched to play against Barmouth on or before November 1st, the choice of ground falling Barmouth- IIX the third round Macliyniieth has been matched to play NJ.V- town at Machynlleth. Mr. R. C. \aughon, Aberystwyth, will be the referee. Aber- ystwyth p ay Machynlleth On Saturday on the Smitufied in a friendly match. DEATH.—The death took place on Tuesday of Miss Margaret Ann Edwards, Marine-terrace at the age of thirty-eight years. Deceased waj the oaly daughter of the late Ca.pt. and Mis. Richard Edwards and is survived by four brothers. She was a member of St. Mary's Welsh Church. Interment was made on Thursday. COMRADES.—At a meeting on Wednesday night it was decided to form an Aberystwyth post of the Comrades of the Great War with Capt. B. Taylor Lloyd as captain, Maj r Abraham Thomas treasurer, and Mr. Timothy Lewis secretary. A committee was also ap- pointed. The hope was expressed that efforts would be made to approach the lccal branch of the Federation with the viaw of amalga- mation. DEATH.—The death took place at Tregaron hospital on Monday morning, at the age of 30 years, of Mrs. Margaret Ann Daniel, wife of Mr. James Daniel, plasterer. EdgehilJ-road. Deceased, who was a member of Siloh Metuodist Chapel, had been ailing for over fourteen months. She leaves a husband and seven children with whom deep sympathy is fe.t. The funeral took place on Thursday after- noon, the Rev. T. E. Hoberts officiating. WHIST DRIVE.—A whist drive in aid of St. Dun^tan's Home for Blinded Soldiers and Sailors was played at the Parish Hall on Wednesday week, promoted by Mrs Jones, Aston Villa, Bath-street; Mrs. Harding, Mar- ine-terrace and Mr W. H. Jones. A large number attended. Mr Fellowes catered and Mr. W. H. Jones was M.C. for whist, and Mr. Emile Evans was M.C. for the dancing. Mr. Everard Davies also assisted in making the whist drive a success. LICENSED PROPERTIES.—Next Monday at the Lion Hotel twenty licensed properties, shops, and houses, at and within a radius of twenty miles of Aberystwyth will be offered for sale, particulars of whioh are given in an advertisement. The auctioneers will be Messrs Alfred W. Dando and Co., in conjunction with Messrs. Pugh and Thomas. The licensed and other properties are of so varied a character as to suit ad requirements and almost in all cases for sale with early possession. MARRIAGE.—At St. Paul's, Welsh Wes- leyan Chapel, on Wednesday, the marriage was solemnized of Mr. David Ceredig Lewis, oldest son of Mr. and Mrs George Lewis, A!ma>road, Cardiff, and Miss 0 Chaifotte Davies, third daughter of the late Rev. Wm. Davies and of Mrs Davies, Bronwydd. Trevor road. Thn Rev. Evan Isaac officiated, and Miss Burbeck presided at the organ. The bride, who was given away by her brother (Mr. E. Wynne Davies, Swansea), was attired in a white costume with velour hat to match. She was attended by two little bridesma^ls— Miss Megan Lewis, sister of bridegroom, and Miss Gwendolyn Williams, niece of the bride. The best man was Dr. North Evans. After the reception, which was held at the bride's home, the happy couple left for Bournemouth where the honeymoon is being spent. The presents were numerous. SACRED MUSIC.—Dr. Walford Davies de- livered an interesting lecture at Shiloh Schoolroom on Tuesday night on sacred music. He pleaded strongly for greater rhythm, energy, unity, and tone in expres- sion of hymns and illustrated his subject by examples, vocal and instrumental. He said he was much impressed with the musical possi- bilities of Welsh congregations and urged each individual to higher aspirations as the out- look of the individual was also the outlook of tho congregation. The outlook of the con- gregation would become the outlook of the nation, and the outlook of the nation became its contribution to the community of nations. He recognised frankly the (fifficultips of breaking through old and revered traditions; but for the highest expression in music every tradition which hindered progress must 1.e scrapped remorselessly. SUCCESSFUL SALE.-Mess"S. Pugh and Thomas, assisted by Mr. Herbart Watkins, Llanfyllin, conducted a successful salo oi live and dead stock at Brynl.ys Farm, Borth, on Tuesday. Brynllys is one of the largest farms in Cardiganshire and has a tradicion for excellent husbandry, which the retiring occupier (Mr. Richard James) has maintained. The weather was exceptionally fine after a period of stormy days and there was present a large number of buyers from a wide radius. Experienced farmers and dealers were favour- ably impressed by the condition of the stock, and by the arrangements made by the auc- tioneers to facilitate business. Thanks to the efficiency of the arrangements, the auctioneers were able to deal with an exceptionally large number of lots in time to allow buyers to depart early for their trains. They disposed of 88 head of cattle, 12 horses, 100 ^V^sh ewes and lambs and pi?3. as well as a large number of agricultural implements, oak furniture, dairy utensils, etc. Good prices were obtained. Dairy cows made up to £ 52 10s. A fine two-year-old bull was sold at £ 50: barren heifers, £ 28 10s.; two-vear-old heifers, S28 10s.; bullocks, do., S31 7s. 6d.: bullocks, eighteen months, £19: year ings, EIO 23. 6d.; caives from C5 to £ 9 15s.. accord- ing to age and condition. A shire horse gelding of three years, winner at Talybont show, changed hands at 150 guineas; a shire mare, 147A guineas; an aged shire mare 60 guineas; filly foal, 42 guineas; six-year-old ha<-knev mare, 963 10s.: yearling shi-e colt, 60 guineas; and shire foal, 20 guineas. Two 2 sows were sold at S22 17s. 6d. and £ 20; and two store pigs, S16 10s each. One hundred and thirMr ewes wcr" pcrned and made from 40s. to 52s. each. An oil engine was sold at f38: wa<r?on, E19 10s.; and reaper, F,32 10.. la all. the sale realised some thousands of pounds. The auctioneers and vndors wtvc congratulated on the exceptional success of the WEDDING PRESENTS.-Tlie following wee- ing presents were received by Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Stephenson :—Bride?—oom to bride, erold wrislet watch. Bride to bridegroom, gentle- man's gold ring. Uncle and Aunt CMallwvdK Tuscan china tea. service, Mrs. A. J. Stephen- son {St. Eloi) bedroom ware. Mr. and Mrs. G. C. Steohenson (London), Irish linen bed- ;r>read and duchesse set to match. Master Wilfred Stephenson ("London), cigar and glove boxes. Mr. and Mrs. flt W. Stephenson (Halesowen), cheque. Mr. Herbert Stephenson, white qudt. Mis V. Stephenson (St. Eioi), damask table cloth. Miss D. M. Stephenson (B-rv, Lanes.), hand-worked afternoon tea cloth. Mr. and Mrs. J. Hughes (London), cheque. Mr. and Mrs. Bvwater, London, cheque. Master Leslie Bywater, cigarette holder and ink stand. Miss Mabel Jones (Dolgelley), tea cosy. Mrs. Watkins (Stanley- terrace), fancy teapot, water ju?. cre?m ju?, and sugar basin. Mrs. Baker, Granville and Alice (Aldeburgli), silver jam dish. Mr. and Mi ^ses .Tone' (Plascrug Loda-e), rose bowl. Mr and Mrs. Williams and family (Bridge-r,treet; case of butter knives. Mr. and Mrs. Phillips (Edinburgh), silver toast rack. Miss Ethel Walton and Fred. Derby, case of silver after- noon tea knives. Miss Evelyn Jones (Vorth- paradp.. silver tea. strainer and handkerchiefs. Miss D. Jones (Stanley-terrace), silver flower vases. M-s, Williams (Gertie), do., pair of bedroom candlesticks. Ari«hd<v.coin Williams, family Bible. Miss Janet Williams (Aber- eeldie), ribbon-worked t^ble centre. Misses C. Sheraton and K Griffiths, silver butter knife and jam spoon. Mr. and Mrs. E. Breese (Maliwyd), curtains. Mrs. Shorrocks (London), tablecloth. Nurse Leech (Bishop's Castle), flownr not. Mrs. Gough, do., afternoon tea cloth. Mrs. H. Atwood (Buarth). pillow cases. Miss Nellie Williams (G.P.O.). hand-embroidered tea cloth. Mr. and Mrs. Hodgkinson (Birming- ham), cushion cover. Mr. S. Morris (Bridge- street). pillow cases. Mr. MiaH Jones, scent. Mrs. HassaTI, nightdress case. Mr and Mrs Chesta" (Birmingham), pair of silver salt cel- lars. Mrs T. Stephenson and family (Thespian- street) pair of gilt photo frames. Miss M. Rees (Alexandra-road), silver flower vase. Miss P. Rees. do., Carlton china salad bowl. Misses S. and H. Parsons, pickle jar with silver stand and sardine fork Mrs. A. Morris (Aloxarid-a- road), silver cream jug and sucar basin. Master Laurie Morris, do.. tray cloth. Mrs. Pntt (Penglais--terrate), silver iam dish. Miss K. Jones (Maliwyd). handkerchiefs. Mr. and Mrs. Mortimer (H.M. Customs), silver muffin d'sh. Mr. and Mrs. Morean (jeweler) pair of silver photo frames. Staff of "Cambrian News" case Íof fish carver-s and silver cigarette case w;tb inscription Holy Trinitv Church Sun- day School and G.F.S.. silver cake basket (with inscription) and. case of tea spoons with su«rar tongs. Mrs. Llew Jones, bath toweli. The Rev. D. Lynne Davies, book of poems. Mr. and Mrs. E..S. Jones (Cardiff), paiY' of silver- monnted vases. Messrs. McPhersous Bros., table cloth. Mr and Mrs. P-ince (Liverpool), table centre and tea cosy. Miss Dorothv Jones (Manchester), afternoon tea cloth. Miss A. Urwen, G.P.O., Irish linen tab!e cloth.

Aberystwyth Man Charged. ALLECED BICAMY AT EXETER. DEFENDANT COMMITTED TO ASSIZES. Having denied his identity as revealed in a photograph produced by the policy at Won- ford Sessions last week, William Jones, other- wise Mason, was brought up on remand on the 23rd a.t the Castle of Exeter, before Co!. Blake (in the ohair), and Mr. G. Harris, charged with marrying at Topsham, Mabel Bfowker Steer, his former wife, Elizabeth, being at the time alive. At the last hearing Superintendent Arbuth- not said that on September 5th the police received a summons from the Cardigan police for service Ion the accused, who was charged with leaving fcis wife char enable to the Poor Law. Two photographs were forwarded, but accused denied that he was Jones and claimed to be Mason. He was arrested in Exeter by P.C. Membury. to whom he was alleged to have said "They can do what they like with me." Accused was stated to have been married tb Mabel Bowker on May 25th at Toosham. At the renewed hmrinq en the 23rd Super- inttndent Arbuthnot handed to the Bench two photographs, one from each wife, which the magistrates considered identcal Lizzie Joncfc, Aberystwyth, said S11' married defendant at a registry office in Aberystwyth on June 29th, 1914, and up to the outbreak of war they lived an exceedingly happy life to- gether. There were three children, and her husband wag very kind. In 1914 her husband icinod up. but soon afterwards deserted the army, and the first she heard of him was when he wa,.i arrested bv the military at Ruabon in 1915, from which time she began to receive separation allowance until Sept bar 6th, 1916. Mabel Bowker Steer, of 39 Roberts-road, Exeter having given evidence of her marriage with defendant, said she met Jones in Exeter in September, 1915. "As soon as I met him, slhe said, "I a,,kcd him whetlier he was a married man. because he looked like one." Colonel Blake—What do you mean? Witness-He looked so staid. He always ?*.id. however, that he was single. Witness said it was while on a ten days leave from hospital Jonos married her. For a time they lived at her mother's house. Separa- tion allowance bdgan six weeks after the marriage. In February last her husband was demobilised, and they lived together until Sep- tember 5th last, when he left her one day to purchase some cigarettes and did not return. De-fendant made no statement and was com- mitted far trial, bail being allowed In two sureties of M

RAILWAY c!nSs. The country is faced with a threat of a sudden railway strike. The Executive of the N.U.R. has been negotiating with the Govern- ment for standard rates, and an ultimatum was issued on Wednesday that unless a satisfactory reply was received by noon on Thursday the men would strike at the expiration of twenty- four hours.

LLANDRE. SALE.—Messrs D. 1. Rees and Evan- auct- ioneers, Aberystwyth offered for sa,Le Ion Tuosday Brcnberllan. The buyer was Mr. Jenkins Rhydtir-uchaf, at £ 120. The furniture was sold later. Mr. Emrys Wifliams Aberystwyth, was the vendor's solicitor.

NEW ASSISTANT LIBRARIAN. Dr. Paul Diverres, M.A., French master at Lewis School, Pongam, -iito has befen .appointed sooond aeeistamt librarian at the National Library of Wales, Aberystwyth, has had a brilliant scholastic career. He is a French subjcct, born at L'Orient, Brittany, in 1880. In Jan. 1913, he was made an Officer d'Academic by the French Government as a reward for his research work in the Celtic fi"ld. He had bee,n engaged for many*years,in xesoarches on the Welsh Materia Medica'of the Middle Ages, and in 1913 published the first results of his work. which he presented as a thesis at the University of Rennes, and thereby gained the degree of Doctor of Lit- erature. In May, 1913, Dr. Divevreis settled in Britain at the University of Liverpool, twice won the Owen Templeman Exhibition, and in July, 1915, the degree'tof M.A. was con- ferred on him. Being of Breton nationality, he has always been attracted to the Welsh people, language, literature, and culture., When in France he tooM active part in every movement tenckng to tighten the bonds be- twetem Brittany a.-id Wales. With tbcl help of Welsh students in the, French capital, particularly Dr. Mary Williams, M.A., form- erly of Aberystwyth, he organised a Celtic Club, where Breton, Irish, and Welsh stud- ents met together. He has written exten- sively on Wales and the Welsh in thf) Breton Pro-s, and chose a Welsh subject for the thesis which gained him the D.Litt. Dr. Divarres is a member of the Cymmrodorion Soicety, of the Weilsh Bibliographical Society, and is all ardent nationalist. Mrs Diverres, known as "Telyn|ores Gwalia," has for many yefra de- lighted gatherings at the National Eistedd- fod with her pejaiJlion singing and harp play- ing. WEATHER OBSERVATIONS For the Week ending Septemoer 25th. Max. Tem. Min. Tem. Rain S'hnp Septem. 19th.—62.0 49.0 0.07 Nil Septem. 20th.-53.0 40.0 0.27 3.3 Septem. 21st.-54.0 45.0 0.34 2.7 Septem. 22nd.-56.0 49.0 0.17 6.5 Septem. 23rd.—58.0 48 0 0.62 0.6 Septem. 24th.—55.0 40.0 Nil. 7.3 Sentem. 25th.—57.0 52.0 0.06 0.5

MACHYNLLETH. FOOTBALL.—Much disappointment has been felt in local football circles at the failure of the team to obtain the Newlands field for this season. Major David Davies. M.P. through the County Sports Assiociation gave the Com- mitten authority to have the treies and other obstacle, removed providing a satisfactory arrangement could* be arrived at with the tenant but, unfortunately he was not prepared to let the field. Not to be daunted, Capt. I Glynne Jones, M.C., county sports organiser, came down on Tuesdav an1!? promptly set about getting another ficJd and it is hoped that by- Saturday a field will be available for a prac- tice match. FLOOD.—Following upon the heavy rains on Monday night, the river Dovey ro-e consider- ably and overflooded its banks causing much damage to wheat and oat crcps, many cf which ■ were carried away by the water. Inconven- ience to users of the road Telling from Mach- vnlleth to Pennal and Corris was also caused, over ha'f a mile of the road being under water. SEARCHLIGHTS.—The searchlights of the channel squadrton which visited Abory'-twvth channel squadron which visited Abory'-twvth were plainly visible over Pantlludw on Sunday evening, the ships being at the timtJ anchored outside Pwllheli.

Motor Cycle Trials. A DIFFICULT TASK, In connection with the motor cycle trials at Llandrindod Wells, a run of 160 miles was made on Tuesday of last week, the course extend- ing via Llangammarch to Llanyjfyther, New- castle Emlyn, and returning through Aber- ayron. The course was hilly and the number of sheep and cattle on the roads added to the difficulties. On Wednesday there was a run of 152 miles which had been anticipated with no little nervousness by the competitors because of the reported difficulties of some of the mountain passes. Tho run proved to be much more severe than either of the pre- ceding days. Though the weather was ideal. Bwlch-y-Groes was a veritable Waterloo for many of the competitors. The route lav through Rhayader, Llanidloes, and Dinas Maw- ddwy to Bwlch-y-Groes and Bala, the return journey extending through Llanwddyn and Newtown to Llandrindod Wells. The early starters encountered a thick mist in the moun- tains, but it did not harass them. A large crowd had collected at Bwch-y-Groes to wit- ness the attempted climbs, and there was con- siderable excitoment as rider after rider was beaten by the acclivity. It was expected that the loose surface would be responsible for failures, but..the majority of those beaten were over- come by the gradient itself. Had the condi- tions been unfavourable only a minority would have achieved the climb. As it was there were thirty failures. Ninety-three competitors left Llandrindod Wells on Thursday in connection with the motor cycle trials, and large crowds watched their progress through Aberystwyth. The course was 160 miles in length, being in the nature of a circuitous route to Aberystwyth and back. The weather was gloriously fine until after lunch at Devil's Bridge, after which the coast was reached at Aberystwyth, and immediately left for a mountainous de- tour in the vicinjitj Off Pfynlimon. Dense clouds covered the mountain tops, and the ridars found the going more difficult. A fol- lowing wind assisted them to climb the rough-surfaced hill out of Machynlleth, but thereafter the road was tortuous and loose, precipitous descents from an unprotected road- side to valleys hundreds of miles below necessi- tating careful driving, and those competitors who were behind time found themselves un- able to get back to -.chedule time. There were very few retirements, but some of the sidecar outfits were showing signs of th3 gruelling they had received. The provisional results issued by the Auto-Cycle Union this week show that no fewer than 33 competitors failed at Bwlchygroes on the preceding day, and this has had its effect on the team competi- tion, in which not one trio is still in posses- sirn of full marks The leaders are the B.S.A. with two marks lost, the Douglas, Scot, A.J.S., Rover and Blackburne fol. lowing with a loss of four marks each. Since the start of the trial 20 competitors retired, and the majority have 11,st marks. A Plucky ride was that of Harry Keed, who, despite a broken sidecar chassis, roped up the broken frame and continued over tho rough mountain roads. The medium- powered machines continue to hold their own. and w(,t wpatlic- does not appear to have affected the belt drives.

TREGARON. F^RARY ArJD,DEB4TING.-Mr R. Jonc Emporium, presided over a public meeting on Friday evening to discuss the proposal to form a ic.catt literary and debating society. Mr D. J. Morgan, B.Sc., was appointed temporary ^ioTORacvraT FsramMtto £ w!s aPP°inted- MUiOh, OICLES.—Much interest was taken locally i the A.C.U. motor cycles reliability tests. Lcgal enthusiasts follower] the trials each day and on two days witnessod the racing. The results were eagerly looked forward to and the run provided a topic of conversation for many days. ORDINATION.-Mr William Hopkins, B.A. Esgermaen. Berth, was ordained on Sunday at St. David's Cathedral as minister of the C.iurch. Mr Hopkins had a brilliant career at Tregaron County School and U.C.W., Aberyst- wyth, graduating in English and history. He is at present engaged as assistant master at Ystradmeurig School and is also acting as curate of Yttradmeurig- and Ysbvtty. The rev. gentleman is successful both a« teacher and preacher. FUNERAL. The funeral of Mrs. Jamas Davies. Caemadog, Talsarn, took place at Bwlohgwynt Cemetery On Saturday. De- ceased was 67 years of age. Her decease was unexpected and sudden. She resided for many years at Pcncefn, Sunny Hil), and was well-known in the district. The funeral was large and representative. The Revs D. M. Davies, B.A., Nantcwnlle and Dan Jones, Tregaron officiated. Miss Lilian Jone" A.L.C.M., presided at the organ at BwJch- gwynft. DEATH.—The death took place on Satur- day of Mr. William Jones, Llain, late cf Diffws, at the age of 44 years. He had been in failing health for some time. For many years lie was in the employ of Dr. Lloyd and Mrs Lloyd, Llys Einon, as shepherd. and was a faithful and willing servant. He had friends in many localities and deep sym- pathy prevails with Mrs Jones (wicft>w) and her two children, and well as with Mrs Jonea. PenrhfVil Cottages (his mother). The funeral takes p:ace to-day (Friday) at Bwlchgwynt Cemetry. FTJJVERAL.—The funeral of Mrs Jones, 4, Brenig-terrace, took place on Thursday. Mrs Jones was 61 years of age, and for many weeks suffered a painful illness. She of a quiet amiable disposition and those who came into close contact with her soon became her admirers and friends. She was a staunch member of Bwlchgwynt, was treasurer of the local branch of the U.D.M.D., and was serviceable in all Chapel movements. Much sympathy is felt with Mr. David Jones in his sorrow. His elder son (Private J. D. Jones) was killed in France in 1917, and his younger son (Private R. Tom Jones "of the U.C.W., Aberystwyth) is on his way home from India. The family's sad experiences during the war undoubtedly impaired the health of Mrs Jones. The funeral on Thursday was one of the largest seen locally for some time. Friends from far and near attended, and a large cortege was formed fior Bwlchgwynt. The se i iice.3 at the house and chapel were takel-I by the Rev. Dan Jones, and at the gravesido by tho Rev. D. Jones, Llandewi Brefi, and the Rev. T. Watkins. Mrs Powell, Pant, presided at the organ at Bwlchgwynt, and played the "Dead March." The chief mourners were Ir. David Jones, husband; Mr. and Mrs. Jones, Gorwel, brother-in-law; Mrs J. D. Jones, liar Villa, daughter-in-law; Mr. and Mrs Tlios. Rees,' Meadow Villa, brother; M*s Jones, Mardy-road Mardy, Mrs M. Davies, Mardy-road. Maidy, Mrs H. Wil- liams, Griffiths-strcset, Mardy, Miss ATknie Rees, Llandewi Brefi, Mrs E. Evans, do., Mrs J. Morgan, Brook-street, Mardy sisters; Mr. Recs Rees, Mardy, nephew; Misses Rees, Meadow "Villa, nieces; Mrs Davie3, Ferndale, cousin; Mr. J. Walter Rees, Llanio Road. nephew; Mr. J. Davies, Femdale, cousin; Mr Stephen Jones, Aeron Viflam, Mr. Robert Jonas, London. Mr. and Mrs Morris, Coedy- gof, Mr. and Mrs J. Davies, Chapel House, Mr. and Miss Evans, of Chapel-street, Mr. and "Mrs Francis. Llandewi Brefi, cousins; Mr. D. Davies, Brynllys and Miss Thomas, Perfione, New Quay, Mr. Joseph Jones, Llan- arth, and Mr. D. Jones cousins; Miss Davies Brynllys, New Quay, Mrs Capt. Davies, do., nieces: Mr. and Mrs Dan Jones, Tycroes, Pantyffynon, Mr. and Mrs Jim Jones, Aman- ford, nephews; Mrs Jones, Tycroes, Penuwch, aunt; and Mrs M. Griffiths, Lluestygors, Penuwch, Mr. Rees Jonos, Nantygarth, Mr. Evan Davies, Lone House, Llangeitho, Mr. John Davies, do., Miss Morgan P.O., L'an- ge;tho, and Mr. Evan Williams, L'angeitlio, cousins. The Rev. D. Mardy Davies, Ponty- cymmer, cousin; who was unablo to attend wroto regretting his absence, and many other letters of sympathy have been received by Mr. Jones.

ABERAYRON. DEATH OF CAPTAIN DAVID JONES.— > The death of Captain David Jones, Blue Jacket, which took place on the 23rd Septem- ber, has caused much grief more especially in the circles of the Tabernacle Church of which he was one of the twelve deacons, and else- where. He was unfailing in his attendance and in the performance of the duties of dea- con and Sunday School teacher. He was seventy-six years of age and was quite hale and agile till three weeks ago when he was seized by a recurrence of an attack of malaria contracted thirty years ago in Java. He leaves four daughters and two sons. The younger son, Jenkin, was clerk in the London and Pro- vincial Bank in Builth five years ago, when he joined the ay. For the last three years he has been in India.

LAMPETER. THE MART.—There was a large supply of store cattle at the Mart on Tuesday and they realised up to £16 each. Cows And calves were scarce and sold up to E49. A good many store sheep were also sold at high prices. ABERFRWYD SCHOLASTIC DISTINCTION.—Miss Sarah L. Evans, daughter of Mrs. Evans, Tycam, has obtained senior certificate in the Central Welsh Board examination. She took nine subjects and gained distinction in three. TALVBOMT MART.—A special sale of sheep was held on Friday by Messrs. D. 1. Rees and Evans. About 1.500 sheep were penned. Many lead- ing dealers and farmers attended and the majority of lots were sold at satisfactory i prices.

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In Palestine To-day. PROF ZIMMERN ON THE JEWISH PROPOSALS. HIS EXPERIENCES WITH THE COMMISSION. Professor Zimmern, who has lately returned to Aberystwyth to take up his teaching work at the University Coliege, has been good enough to give to the "Cambrian News" aa interview describing some of his experiences on his recent journey to Palestine. "I went out to Palestine," said Professor Zimmern, by invitation, as a member of a small party consisting of Mr. Justice Brandies of the United States Supreme Court, Mr. de Haas. the secretary of the American Zionist Organisation, and myself, to examine the situation in Palestine with particular reference to the Zionist programme in which I have been interested for a great many years. I was eapecially fotunate in my companions, as Mr. Justice Brandies is not only the acknowledged leader of the Jews in America, but one of the most distinguished living American. He has been a leader in industrial and social reform movements for many years, and some may re- call the clamour which arose when President Wilson nominated him to a seat on the Supreme Bench. Although by origin a Jew, he has devoted most of his time and energy till recent years to social and industrial ques- tions, and therefore brings to the study of reconstruction in Palestine a wealth of practi- cal experience such as is not commonly found among the leaders of idea-listic movements. We spent a week in Paris where we found active work going on in drafting the mandate which will, it is hoped, be the corner stone of the new Palestine. When we left Paris on June 25th, the day after the Germans signified their willingness to sign the peace, we hoped that the Turkish treaty might be settled be- fore our return, but this has proved impossible, and its postponement now seems so indefinite that a provisional agreement has just been come to between the British and the French. From Paris we went to Egypt where we had to stop en route for Palestine, in order to get into touch with General A'lenby. Our visit to Egypt turned out to be very interesting since it coincided with an acute Government a-isis, and situated as we were we could see something of the inside of it from both sides. There was one amusing occasion on which a friend of mine, an Egyptian nationalist whom I had known at Oxford, having been introduced by me to Justice Brandies, talked to him so earnestly, and was listened to with such patience, that the rumour spread that my com- panion was about to secure the intervention of President Wilson. 'However, we left Egypt before this particular crisis was solved, and once we crossed the strip of desert into Pales- tine, Egypt was as lost to view as it was to the Children of Israel. We were just long enough in Egypt to realise how glad the Jews must have been to get away from the sultry heat of the Nile Valley, and its soft and re- laxing atmosphere, into the bracing highlands Jrdea. I hasten to add," continued Prof. Zimmern with a smile "that our reception in the land of Egypt was very different from that which is here suggested. Whon our train steamed into Cairo, close on midnight, we found a guard of honour and a band drawn upon the platform which, in my innocence, I thought must be intended for some military big-wig in the train, until the band struck up the Jewish national anthem and proceeded to follow us to our hotel. We had a similar re- oeption on a smaller scale at Alexandria and these were only the prelude to numerous re- ceptions and deputations which we received from Jewish communities throughout the land. It was a great deprivation to me the Gentile.. member of the party, that I was unabte to understand the Hebrew -language in whith these addresses were almost invariably de- livered, but that is an omission T hope in time with the help of the authorities at the Theo- logical College to repair." A whole book might be written on our u- periences in Palestine and on the romantic and practical aspects of the situation which we found there. I hope to give a public lecture in the town shortly (as everything connected with Palestine is naturally of general interest) and there are a'so a numbel of points which will, I think, bo of special interest to the people of Wales. The Zionists in Palestine are at- tempting to do what has practically never been done before in history-they are attempting to bring a nation that has been scattered sc' throughout the world back to its ancient home and thus- to renew its old life in a modern setting.' The inherent difficulties in this pro- eraninj<? are sufficient in themselves as every f Welsh nationalist wjfo has grappled with fA, I lesser diiffculties in ^lie Welsh movement will reaTiso, but they are intensified in Palestine by the fact that ilie majority of the popula- tion of the country are not Jews at all but Arabs. I was warned before I went out by j those who had a right to speak that the Arab question was a very difficult one and that there was grave fear of a Mahommedan out- break against the Jews. So far as I was able to observe these fears were very much ex- aggerated. We saw quite a number of Arabs, and all of them seemed extremely friendly, j At one place we enn received an Arab depu- J tation which came expressly to testify to their friendly feeling for the Jews and to the bene- fits which have been conferred upon the coun- try as a whole by the activities of the Jewish population. As an instance of what this means I may add that the Zionist medical unit sent j out from- the United States has for the first time seriously attempted to cope with the malaria from which a very large proportion of the people of Palestine are suffering and has even succeeded in practically exterminating mosquitoes in some towns. It has opened clinics in all the chief towns in Palestine and hospitals in two of them, and ministers to Jews, Chrstians, and Moslems indiscriminately. In one instance of which I was told, an Arab patient was brought in with his throat cut so badly that the case seemed hopeless. The Jews patched him up successfully ard when he expressed his undying gratitude rn his de- parture, they discovered that he as the most notorious bandit in the district-an ictance of philanthropy likely to bear good 'nterest. The kinship between Jews and Arabs is in Fact a very real one, and as education in- creases among the Arabs and they develop a numerous class which can share in the culture of the Jews, the present friction such as it is ivill be very much diminished. The Emir E cisal appears fully to recognise this and qo long as he retains the leadership among the Arabs, the relations between the Arabs and the Jews ire likely to be satisfactory. Contrary then. to what I expected. ibe most interesting and difficult problem in Palestine is not the Arab question but the internal national problem among the Je-vs tli^mielves. The Jews are divided into three distinct classes. First, there are the Jews of Jeru- salem and of the other so-called Holy Cities. These consist for the most part of Jews who :ame to Palestine in the nineteenth century as religious devotees and who have been living on the contributions of Jews throughout the world. Like some of the Catholic Orders, they used to send out collectors throughout Europe u. and America to get funds. These funds, of course, dried up during the war and these communities were therefore left :n a state of appalling destitution. In one city, bafei, the Jewish population diminished by starvation and disease during the war from IG GOO to 3,000. This creates an urgent social problem which both British and Jewish authorities are finding it very difficult to cope with. Happily the younger generation is beginning to realise what one may call, without cant in this con- nection, "the dignity of labour,' and the Cty now is all for work. This is one of he directions in which the delay in making the Turkish peace is causing terrible hardit-Jp .d suffering, for it is extremely difficult to sitrt trade or enterprise of any kind, --r, indeed, to get the country into normal workkj; oic.er, while wai-time restrictions still prevail. I may mention in passing an iustanoe of typical British unimaginativeness. The local British authorities were actually proposing in July to have a celebration of what they called peace- that is the peace with Germany-while the peopie of Palestine were still groaning and likely to continue groaning for many months under the censorship "movement orders" for travelling by train, military rule, and all the other restrictions of war time The second element in the Jewish popula- tion is the modern-minded Jews, who have come in during recent years to Jaffa, Haifa and I other towns near the coast. These are town dwellors and business men of an entirely different type from the Jerusalem and Safed Jews, and now that Palestine is linked up by rail with Egypt and Damascus and likely to I' become the centre of railway communication to the middle East, their activities will, no doubt, be greatly extended. But the third and much the most interesting section of the Jew- ish population are the agricultural settlers in the two-score or so colonies' scattered throughout the country. We have been wondering how the Jews can ever get back to Palestine, since it is so difficult to imagine Jews working on the land. These colonies supply the answer. The movement for settling Jews on the land in Palestine started some forty years ago, and in spite of innumerable difficulties, due as much to Turkish govern- ment as to their own inexperience, it has proved beyond all possibility of cavil that the Jews can become successful farmers, and that the soil of Palestine will respond to scientific cultivation. There is in fact, no reason in the world why the Jew should not become a. successful farmer if he wants to. If he can becoine a successful money lender, music-liall actor, socialist-politician, university professor, newspaper-editor none of which occupations he practised in the time of Moses and David- there is no reason why ho should not be able to take to the land which, after all. was the occupation of his forefathers. It is all a question of the intensity of his desire, and his wi'lingness to make sacrifices and to apply himself with the necessary perseverance. We came across some remarkable instances of thE rapidity with which the town-bred Jews can adapt themselves to the very peculiar con- ditions of Palestine agriculture. On one forest plantation we met a young Polish Jew who had been a student in a Technical Institute in his native town in Poland up to last November when he set out with a body of some hundred and twenty companions to make his way to Palestine—a journey which he and most of his companitns accomplished after incredible difficulties and hardships. It was absolutely impossible to distinguish him n form, feature, bearing, or the way in which h-> handled his tools from his companions most of them born in the country. On another settlement we met a young man who had been born in Whitechapel. and then-lived up to the age of fourteen in St Louis in the United States. He is not only responsible for roFi- -ating a large tract of lanå", but h<* also suc- cessfully eluded the Turkish authorities for four years when they were trying to call him np, and had after the Turkish rout defended his colony with six rifles against a lal-ge body of Arab marauders. It seems incredible that a Whitechapel boy could thus be transformed into a sort of wild western pioneer-for the 1ife in and atound the Jordan Valley where "he Bedouin are constantly raiding is ery like in the oid days in the west of America. But vhen one has seen and talked to these peop:. cne )realises that it is not a m'racle. but r, scber fact which is capable of indefinite re- dt plication. It is impossible in a brief talk to gi-.el anv impression of the varied field of interest I opened out to a visitor to Palestine; but. I hope I may have an opportunity of putting to- gether in a public lecture some of the aspects of it which may bo of particular interest to Welsh people. As in the course of my journey bot,H going and c-^iincr I spent some time in Paris, and was there in touch with a good many friends in the British and American delegations, I am thinking also of giving a lecture that will throw light on the work of the Paris conference. During the coming term I am hoping, tn addition to these public engagements, to in- augurate a study circle- for the purpose of making a serious study of some aspect of in- ternational relations. There ought, I think, to be no difficulty in getting together a group of students each of whom will be pledged to undertake a course of systematic teaching ana contribute its results to the common stock. If any reader of the "Cambrian News" is interested in this proposal I should be glad if he or she would write to me. b

tlANDYSSUL. MART.—At the mart on Tuesday, 38 fat cattle and 31' sheep were graded. Cows and calves realised from JS14 103. to £40. Store cattle £9 to S25 15s. RECEPTION.—A concert was held at Seion r vestry on Monday, Mr. E. Lewis, Gomerian Press, presiding, when Pts. J. Davies. B.Sc., County School;Tom Jones, late Mona House; and Johnnie Evans, Pantycreuddyn; were each presented with a cheque. The presenta- tion was made by Miss M. Evans, Fair View. Musical it<jms were contributed. The solos of the Welsh and English National Anthems were sung by Miss Jeannie Jones.

LLANON. SUCCESSES.-Misa Annie M. C. Jones, Tal- arvor, has passed the C.W.B. higher senior ex- amination, and her sister1 Miss J. M. Jones, the junior examination.

TALIIESIM. FARMINCIL STOCK SALE.—Messrs. Gillart and Sons, Machynlleth, offered for sale at Cefngweiriog Farm on Monday farming stock. The corn crop of fifty mows of barley aJicl oats was sold. Barley realised from 33s. to I 50s., and oats 37s. to 60s.; dairy cows (black), £..32 10s.; and two-year-old bullocks, 224 7s. 6d. Four hundred sheep were disposed of, the prices ranging from 32s. to 43s. for ewes; l 28s. to 43s for wethers; 21s. for ewe lambs; and 18s. 6d. for wether lambs. A three-year- old cart filly was sold at £60, an aged mare S44 and a yearling colt £29. Store cattle were not in great demand and sold slowly.

T. ELLIS i & Co. THE SHOPPING CENTRE FOR FASHION AND VALUE. SPORTS COATS have been in great demand this year. The ad\'ent of Autumn combined w¡"tlt the fact that T. Ellis )tnd Co., have a new and complete Stoék of Sports Coats and Jumpt:.rs in II the leading designs and colourings, will cause a great run on these Prices from 32/9 up. We Stock an the latest no..eJties in collars for present wear from 1/11 i. § Department, Smkk Tweed The only way to buy J I. SkiftS Gloves economically M ii to buy Quality. fflf *n new We only stock the I H Checks and Stripe* leading makes and 1 1 'n Tweed*, BlOUSGS therefore our Gloves | J" ■ Cheviots, etc(root W. hold .he 'largest arCreliabl< |j 23/6 Up. selection in the district, —— and have now received n u u J i • 1 i Our New Models in our new models lor the Millinery are selling Autumn. j Hr See our Windows for An early visit will Nowhere will you secure goods of a Stvles and Prices secure you the more trustworthy quality. Nowhere smartest styles. will you secure goods of equal quality more favourably priced. 29, 31, 35, 37, Terrace Road, THE HOME OF MILLINERY, Aberystwyth. ,<'J' :.«, ¡:{;r;lf :5' £;i; .L,t :t.z;;?i")-t?J'1 ':>:I i:"> < !f I;; :4 I Special Display of Winter "t Footwear. It what you PAY—It's what you GET that matters. (HEAP Shoes are often dear at any price-they fit badly from the first, quickly lose their shape, and soon wear out. Dear boots are often too dear because the cfealer is getting an unreasonable profit. If you buy from me you can rely upon getting your full money's worth and real footwear comfort, f You may get cheaper goods or dearer goods elsewhere, but certainly NOWHERE will you get better value for your money. Cambria Shoe Stores. REPAIRS A DAVID WILLIAMS OFFICIAL AGBNT I FOR SPECIALITY. Foot Specia|ist) D«. SCHOLLS wirr: 3, NORTH parade, °™d,c Price. Moderate ABERYSTWYTH. | APPLIANCES. I 111 I llll III (jr 'J¡;j.iU:rC::t} .t.7W ;!5-1¡t{;:itS; }: MEA T RATIONS Register now, and Show Practical Patriotism by supporting V Llew. Rowlands, Butcher, 9, NORTH PARADE, ABEBYSMTH. VOLUNTARILY JOINED UP (MARCH 13th, 1915). and served four years with the forces. Sole Proprietor of the business. Established by his parents over 50 years ago. PHONB 97. a38I. Printed by the Proprietors, The Cambrian News," Aberystwyth, Ltd., and published by them in Terraoe-road, Aberystwyth, in the County of Cardigan; at LI. Edwards, stationer, High-street, Bala; and W. H. Pyemont, Music Warehouse, Barmouth* la the County of Merioneth; and at David Lloyd's, Portmadoc, in vthe County oC Car- narvonshire, September 26th 1919.

(continued from previous column) RAILWAY TRAFFIC.—This year's total of holiday makers has beaten all records. OMISSION.—Mrs. Frank Nichols, of Lon- don. was inadvertently omitted from the list of mourners in the report of the funcra.1 of Mrs. Dan Evans, Cambrian-place. She was a sister of the deceased. OBITUARY.—Op Monday mornincf Mrs. Jones, wife of Mr. D. Jones. Penmaesglas-road, died at the age of sixty-six years. Deceased. wh!o had been ailing for a considerable time was a native of Aberarth. but had rps-ided at Aberystwyth for several yeaiz!. She buried her son about fourteen months ago and is now survived by a daughter, who is residing at Aberarth. Her husband. Mr. Jones. is well- known in the town having kept a blacksmith shop at Trefechan. When war broke out he joined the Forces and served as a blacksmith. Deceased was a member of Tabernacle Meth- odist Chapel and the funeral will take place on Friday when the Rev. R. J. Rees will officiate. WEDDING.—Tho wedding wis solemnised on Wednesday at the Engl is;, Wesleyan Church of Mr Frank Edward Tinley. Bryn-y-Mor Ter- race. and Miss Ethel Gertrude Gilbert, of Bir- mingham. The Rev. J. Whihead Clegg officiated. The best man was Mr Frederick Tinley, brother of bridegroom, and the brides- maids were the Misses Vertt and Una Tinloy, sisters. of the bridegroom. The bride, who was given away by her brother Mr Edwin Gil- bert, was attired in pale champagne crepo-de- chene, with a veil of cream Brusse's net and orange blossoms and hat to match. The re- ception was hold at Scrivener's Hotel. WHIST DRIVE.—A whist drive and dance was held at the Parish Hall On Wednesday evening^ the proceeds being in aid of Sergt A. T. Neal, whose, business was destroyed in the recent Hydro fire. The M.C.'s were Mr. W H. Jones. Great Darkgate-street, and Mr. Edwards, Tezrac(,rc-ad. Mrs. Rowlands, Marine-terrace, distributed prizes to the fol. lowingLadies: 1. Miss P. Rees. Ailexandra- rrad: 2, Mrs. Cooper, Greenfield-street: 3. Miss Gertie Jones, Alexandraroad. Gents: 1, Mr Philp, Little Darkgate-street; 2, Mr. Evan I Enoch, Dowlais; 3, Mrs. Bullock Queen's-road (pla.ying as gentleman). There was a large at- tendance. PIER PAVILION.—As will be Jeen in our advertisement columns Mr J. F. Young has for next week securod "The Favourites," a party whose names are a household word in Aberyst- wyth. The party consists of Miss Iw D mond, a dainty soubrotte, who in addition to her own numbers will join Mr Fmnk McMillan (a pleasing light comedian) in duets and dances Mr Jack Strand, the comedian, np?ds no intro- duction. He is an established favourite here. Mr. Billy Best, too, has an excellent reputa- tion. Miss Kathleen Southwell is an accomp- lished pianist. Miss Lena Beresford, from the principal London and provincial halls, is sure of a welcome. Arthur Carlton will (by kind permission of Mr J. W. Edison) appear every night. The programme will be changed nightly and will include humnroii6t interludes, sketches, concert items, etc. On Friday night, the 3rd October, the Pier staff will take their benefit.