Towyn-on-Sea and Merioneth County Times

♦ DEATH OF 1HE AMEER. AUTHORITATIVE MESSAGE. The death of the Ameer of Afghanistan is announced from Simla, on the authority of a message received from his eldest son, Habibullah Khan. The Ameer was taken ill on September 28th, and on the 2nd instant public prayers were asked for him in Durbar. On the following day Habibullah Khan announced that his father had died at three o'clock that morning. Abdur Rahman became Ameer in 1880, and immediately afterwards came to an underptanding with the Viceroy of India, by which he was to have no political rela- tions with any foreign Power except the British Government. HIS DISTRUST OF RUSSIA. A retired military officer who saw a good deal of Afghanistan in the eighties tells the following story in illustration of the late Ameer's distrust of Russia. Shortly after Abdurrahman's accession the Russian governor of Turkestan sent him a message to the effect that it was proposed to exercise some five hundred artillery and cavalrymen on the Afghan frontier, and expressing the hope that it would not cause the Ameer apprehension. To this Abdurrah- man answered that he had no objection, because it so happened that he was about to exercise five thousand cavalry, artillery, and infantry in the same place, and there was plenty of room for both. The reply to this thanked His Highness and in- formed him that a more convenient site had been found for the proposed manoeuvres. ALLIANCE WITH BRITAIN. The scene by the Ameer's death bed greatly affected all present. His nobles swore allegiance to his son, Habbibullah, and to the British Alliance. The dying Ameer warned his Afghans against the Russians, and said his spirit would remain in the country, although his soul was going to God.

LORD ROBERTS AND 1HE WAR. CONFIDENCE IN KITCHENER. Lord Roberts visited Liverpool on Tuesday and presented the war medals to volunteers and others belonging to the district who have served in South Africa. When the distribution was ended, Lord Roberts addressed the officers and men. He wished most fervently, he said, that the war was over and that we were again at peace. An impression had got abroad that everything was not. being done that might be done to end the war in a rapid and satis- factory manner, but he gave an assurance that such was not the case, and that every effort was being made by those in charge in South Africa and by those responsible to the nation at large to bring about that much-desired result. Lord Kitchener, in whom, he *airl, sll had implicit confidence, had never made one single demand for men, for horses, or for stores that had demand for men, for horses, or for stores that had not been immediately complied with, and that would continue to be done as long as the war continued. He asked the nation again to show that marvellous patience which was exhibited in the dark days of December, 1899. The situation now was different from what it was then, but the guerilla war now being carried on was not an easy one to deal with. The Boers did all in their power to evade coming into contact with our troops in anything like numbers, and it was only, indeed, quite recently that they had given out commanders a chance; and he hoped that the failure of their attack on Colonel Kekewich's division and the heavy losses they suffered in the attack on Itala would go far to convince them of the uselessness of carrying the war any further.

■» PERSONAL. The Marchioness of Londonderry was prevented from joining the Duchess of Marlboiough's party at Blenheim Palace last week owing to the death of her auut, Mrs Vernon. Sir Theodore Martin, who is in his eighty-sixth year, has been confined to his room at Bryntysilio, Llangollen, for several days. A marriage has been arranged, and will shortly take place, between Miss Long, eldest daughter of Mr Walter H Long, M.P., (President of the Local Government Board), and Lady Doreen Long, and Mr G A Gibbs, eldest son of Mr A Gibbs, of Tynkes field Park, Somerset. The marriage of Mr Herbert Gladstone with Miss Dorothy Paget, which has been fixed for November 2, will take place at St. Andrew's, Wells-street. Lady Methuen intends shortly to sail for South Africa, where she is said to contemplate making a prolonged stay, should circumstances necessitate Lord Methuen remaining at the front. General Sir Hector Macdonald, who is on leave, arrived at Adelaide on Monday and received a warm welcome. Lord Harlech is now staying at Brogyntyn. Lord Stavordale and Lady Helen Stewart are to live after their marriage at Abbotsbury, Lord Ilches. ter s place on the Dorsetshire coast, a few miles to the west of Weymouth. The marriage of Miss Alice S Horton, daughter of the late Mr S Lewis Horton of Park House, Shif. nal, to the Rev N Thomas, vicar of Llanbadarn Fawr, will take place early in December. We regret to lea, n that the Veil. Archdeacon Thomas, rector of Llandrinio, met with a cycle accident on Thursday night. He was riding home from Ruytoa, when darkness set in somewhat rapidly, and the road being strange he was thrown from his machine and severely strained the muscles of one leg. He is now, we are glad to say, pro- gressing satisfactorily. The marriage arranged between the Rev R Theophilus Jones, vicar of St Asaph and vicar- designate of Minera, and Miss Jennette Pryce, eldest daughter of the Dean of St Asaph, will take place at St. Asaph on November 21st. A marriage has been arranged and will take place early in January, between Beauchamp Tower, son of the late Rev R Beauchamp Tower, and Mary Alice, eldest daughter of the late Mr Edward C Egerton, M.P. for Mid-Cheshire, and Lady Mary Egerton, of Mountfield Court, Robertsbridge, Sus- sex. Prince Alexander of Batten berg has returned to Wellington College, after having sperif his holidays at Osborne Cottage. Prince Alexander was to have joined the training ship Britannia at Dartmouth, with a view to his entering the navy, but this plan li..i:I bucu ubuuuuuea, ana he will be educated for the army. L—4— — paratory school, from which he will go in due course to Wellington College. Both boys (says the World) are rather delicate in health. Sir Thomas Lipton is confined to the Erin. His right leg, which was hurt while boarding a tender recently, has become painful. The strain to which it was subjected during the races is beginning to tell, and the doctor has ordered absolute rest for it if Sir Thomas Lipton wishes to avoid being confined to his bed and having to cancel all engagements. The King has given orders for the following ap- pointment to the Order of the Bath :-To be an additional member of the civil division of the third class or companion: Mr John Lynn Thomas, F.R.C.S., in recognition of services rendered in connection with the Welsh Hospital in South Africa. This notice is in substitution of a previous notice. King Christian has conferred the Grand Com- mandership of the Order of Dannebrog upon King Edward. This is the highest decoration in Den. mark, and it is very rarely given. The late Emperor Alexander thef Third was the last recipient. It is announced that Lord Rosebery is to pay a visit to Clyne Castle, near Swansea, the residence of Mr Graham Vivian, brother of the late Lord Swansea, before the end of the year. Among the other visitors to meet the ex-premier in Wales will be their Serene Highnesses the Duke and Duchess of Teck, the Duke and Duchess of Sutherland, and the Earl and Countess of Bradford. The Earl and Countess of Yarborough, who have been the guests of Sir George and Lady Julia Wombwell, at Newburgh Park, Yorkshire, will shortly visit the Earl and Countess of Powis, at Powis Castle, Welshpool.

UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF WALES, ABERYSTWYTH. STAFF APPOINTMENTS. The Council of the College at a meeting held on the 27th ult, Sir Lewis Morris, J.P., in the chair, made the following appointments to vacancies on the College Staff:- Mr G C Macaulay M.A., was appointed to the chair of English language and literature, vacated by Professor C H Herford. Mr Macaulay.was edu- cated at Eton and Trinity College, Cambridge, where in 1876 he was bracketed 4th in the 1st class of the Classical Tripos and highly commended in the examination for the Chancellor's Medals. In 1877 he accepted a Mastership at Rugby, and was elected a Fellow of Trinity in 1878. In 1883 he published "Francis Beaumont," a critical study; and after leaving Rngby in 1887, he published in 1890 a translation of Herodotus, and in 1895 the "Globe" edition of Froissart, several volumes of l ennyson s Idylls of the King with introduction and notes (1891-5) and a selection of M Arnold's in 1896. He has also been engaged since 1894 upon an edition of the works of John Gower, two volumes of which have been recently issued by the Clarendon Press. Mr Macaulay submitted testimonials from Sir Richard Jebb, Mr Alfred Sidgwick, and others testifying to his proficiency as a Student and teacher of English literature, and with special reference to his qualifications in English Philology from Professor York Powell, Dr Furnival and Professsor Wright. Mr William Edwards was appointed county lecturer in agriculture. Mr Edwards was educated at the University College of North Wales and Owen's College, and has for the last eight years been engaged as County Lecturer, under the Cheshire County Council. The testimonials which he submitted, show him to have been most success- ful in the discharge of his duties. Mr J P Wilton, lecturer at Aspatria Agricultural College, was appointed assistant lecturer in agricultural engineering and surveying, and Miss B Brown, N.D.D., senior instructress in dairying. Mr E J Wilkinson was appointed for three years lecturer in dyeing. Mr Wilkinson's appointment is under a joint agreement between the College and the County Councils of Montgomery, Cardigan and Car- marthen. His duties will include local lectures and classes in these counties, and a short course in the College. Mr Wilkinson was strongly recommended by Principal Bodington and Professor Hummel, the pi ofessor of dyeing in the Yorkshiie College, under whom he has been for some time acting as assistant. Mr C W Stoats, M.A., assistant lecturer in classics in the Sheffield University College, was appointed to a similar position at Aberystwyth, and Miss Maria Dawson, assistant lecturer and demonstrator in botany; Miss Dawson is a former student of the University College, Cardiff. She was the earliest graduate of the University of Wales, and holds the degree of D.Sc. of the University of Wales and London.

+ — NORTH WALES HORSE SALES. FOUR COBS REALISE 1,350 GUINEAS. Messrs Frank Lloyd & Sons commenced their great October horse sales on Tuesday and Wednes- day when 550 hunters, harness horses, show cobs, and ponies were submitted to public competition. Wednesday's sale comprised one of the finest lots of show cobs ever pitched for public auction. The judging was undertaken by Mr Cottee, Deadham, and Mr Brown, Northampton, who made their awards as follows Mare or gelding over 15-2, Mr H D Dennis, The Hafod; under 15.2, Mr A E Evans, Bronwylfa; 14-3, MrTatem, Cardiff; 14, Mr W J Milton, Birkenhead 13-1, Mr Tatem, Cardiff 12.2, Mr W Foster, Mel Valley; under 12-2, Mr J Jones, Whitegate Stud. The following are the best prices :—Mr George Ledson's champion tandem team 700gs, to Mr Tatem, Cardiff; Mr Tatem's Druidstone Kathleen 270gs to Mr Glover; Taffina 175gs, Taffy II 150gs, Taffy 82gs to Mr Evans, Liverpool; Mr W Foster, Mel Valley Champion, 380gs, to Messrs Cunliffe, Leatherhead Pom Pom, 90gs, to Mr Webster, Birmingham; Mr Conwy Bell's Primrose 115gs, to Mr T Smith, Ipswich Mr J Jones's Whitegate Fanny 210gs, and Whitegate Fairy 150gs to Mr Cottee; Elegance 170gs, Gay Boy 62gs, Frisky 60gs, a pair 130gs, to Mr W E Greenwood 90gs to Mr Forrest, and 71gs to Mr Prentice; Mr W Heath, 68gs to Mr Blackburn and 56gs to Mr Milton Mr H Dyke Dennis lOOgs, Mr J C Gittins 70gs, Mr W Dyke 60gs, Mr G Price 60gs Mr J T Oliver 65gs, HolI. Mrs Ward a pair 130gs; Mr E Bailey pairs 145gs, 140gs, and a gelding 63gs; Jones (Llandudno) bSgs, and a "great numDenrom 45gs to 60gs each. There was a great attendance of buyers, and a record clearance The heavy horses sold on Thursday and Friday were a grand selection, all the prizes being won by the breeders. The champion cup for the best mare or gelding in the sale went to Mr T Green, Pool Quay, with a massive brown gelding sold at 96gns. Other prices are:—Mr W E Samuels 80gns, Mr A Lowe 77gns, Mr J F Pickering 74gns, Mr W Griffiths 71gns, Messrs Turner, Bros 65gns, Mr J Smith 64gns, Mr H J Stretch 65gns, Mr E Watkins, 60gns, Mr R Davies 60gns, Mr Carr 58gns, Mr G Denson 59gns, Mr M Evans 57gns, Mr Alderson a pair 105gns, Mr R Fearnall 53gns. Two year olds made up to 58gns, and yearlings up to 45gns. There was a clearance of shire foals the top price being 38gns for Mr M Evans. Others made up to 30gns. Pony foals made up to 15gns. Altogether the sales are about the most succesful ever held in Wrexham.

EVERY FRIDAY AND SATURDAY CHEAP WEEK-END & 10 DAYS TICKETS are also issued from Liverpool, Manchestei Stock port, Chester, Crewe, Stafford, Shrewsbury, Brad Ford, Leeds, Oldham, Huddersfield, Halifax, Rooh. dale, Wakefield, Blackburn, Chorley, Accrington, Burnley, Bolton, Wigan, Warrington, Preston Leicester, Derby, Burton, Stoke, Burslem, Hanley Birkenhead, Birmingham, Wolverhampton, Wed. nesbury, Walsall, Peterborough, Northampton, Hull, Sheffield, Barnsley, &c., &c., to Oswestry, Llanymynech, Llanfyllin, Welshpool, Montgomery, Newtown, Llanid. loes, Machynlleth, Berth, Aberystwyth, Afeerdoyey, Towyn, Barmouth, Dolgelley, Harlech, Portmadoc, Criccieth, & PwllheH. CHEAP WEEK END TICKETS (Friday and Saturday to Monday or Tuesa«»y) will be issued on EVERY FRIDAY AND SATURDAY Also 14 DAYS' EXCURSION TICKETS From nearly all Cambrian Inland Stations, to Machynlleth, Borth, Aberystwyth. Aber- dovey, Towyn, Barmouth, Dolgelley, Harlech, Portmadoc, Criccieth,and Pwllheli, also to Rhayader, Builth Weils, & Brecon. EVERY THURSDAY AND SATURDAY IN OCTOBER, 1901, For exceptions see the Company's announcements CHEAP rAY EXCURSIONS WILL BE RUN TO LIVERPOOL AND MANCHESTER From Llanidloes 6 40 a.m., Newtown 7 12, Mont. gomery 7 28, Welshpool 7 50, Llanymynech 8 15, Llanfyllin 7 35, Oswestry 8 40, Ellesmere 9 0, and Fenn's Bank 9 21. For times of trains at intermediate stations see handbills. ON EVERY THURSDAY and SATURDAY in OCTOBER (for exceptions see the Com- pany's announcements) FULL-DAY & HALF-DAY EXCURSION TICKETS will be issued to LIVER- POOL Lime Street, Edge Hill, Spellow, or Walton), and to MANCHESTER (London Road), as under :—From Oswestry, full day at 8 40 a.m. and half-day at 11 30 a.m. and 1 55^p.m, (via Whitchurch and Crewe) from Ellesmere at 9 0 a.m for full day, and 11 40 a.m. and 2 15 p.m for half-day; Third-class fares for full day To Liverpool, 3s 9d; To Manchester, 3s 9d. Half-day To Liverpool and Manchester, 2s 9d. Passengers return the same day from Liverpool (Lime Street) at 6 55 p.m., or 11 55 p.m., Edge Hill at 12 0 midnight; and from Manchester (London Road) at 7 55 p.m or 12 0 midnight. ON EVERY SATURDAY in OCTOBER and until further notice, Cheap Day and Half- Day EXCURSION TICKETS will be issued to SEACOMBE, NEW BRIGHTON and HAWARDEN (for Harwarden Castle), from Oswestry, Ellesmere, Overton-on-Dee, Bangor-on-Dee, and Marchwiel. For full particulars of train times and fares see handbills. RAM S re now conveyed between Stationson the Cambria* Railways, at a charge as for Two Dogs, with a MINIMUM OF TWO SHILLINGS EACH RAM THE Special Attention of the Public is draw to the FURTHER REDUCED RATES fo the conveyance of; FRESH MEAT, Including Welsh Mutton also for Butter, Cheese Fish, Fruit, &c., Station to Station at Owners Risk. Also to the Reduced Scale of Rates for Parcels by Passenger Train. For full particulars apply at the Stations. MINIMUM CHARGE, SIXPENCE. SECOND CLASS TICKETS are now issued be ween Cambrian Stations and stations on the London^ and North Western and Great Western fares. GREATLY EXTENDED ARRANGEMENTS FOR THK ISSUE OF WEEK END TICKETS (Friday or Saturday to Monday or Tuesday) TO CAMBRIAN COAST STATIONS AND WELLS FBOM STATIONS IN ENGLANB, Are now being put into operation. They include Bookings from Bath, Bristol, Cam- bridge, Darlington, Durham, Gloucester, Lincoln' Cheltenham, Harrogate, Middlesborough, New castle-on-Tyne, N Jtmngham, Norwich, Scarborough Sunderland, Tynemouth, Worcester, &0. PIC-NIC & PLEASURE PARTIES' Tickets, at reduced fares, are issued (with certain limitations) at all Cambrian Stations to Parties not less than Six First-class or Ten Second or Third-class passengers desirous of making Pleasure Excursions to places on or adjacent to this railway. Single fares for double journey will be nhnrgnd for parties of &0 First.class or 100 Second or Third- class passengers. To obtain these tickets application must lie 1II.He to Mr. W. H. Gough, Superintendent of the Linef Oswestry; or at any of the Stations not less than three days before the date of the Excursion. Further information regarding Excursion Tmoi and Tourist Arrangements on the Cambrian Bail* ways can be obtained on application to Mr. W. S Gough, Traffic Superintendent, Oswestry. C. S. DENNISS, Secretary and GeneralgMauager. Oaweatry, October, 19G1.JJ

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PROPOSED NEW RAILWAY. DINAS MAWDDWY EXENSION. It has been casually announced that Mr Sofcman Andrews of Cardiff, has purchased the Dinas Mawddwy line of railways, and whilst this is not actually the fact there is nevertheless some truth in the rumour. Mr Andrews is one of a number of gentlemen, who have decided to purchase the Dinas Mawddwy line. Twelve miles away from Dinas Mawddwy lies Llanuwchlyn, and it is proposed to connect the two places by the construction of new line. When this is accomplished there will be much quicker access to Aberystwyth from Manchester, Liverpool and the North generally. The sanction of Parliament to the construction, of the new rail- way will be sought next session.