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LAMPETER.
LAMPETER. SUCCESS.—Mr. E, B. Alban. 11, Station-terrace. Lampeter, has been successful in passing the entrance examination to the National Provincial Bank held last week at London. Mr. Alban has been appointed to a clerkship at Stoke on Trent. THE COLLEGE SCHOOL.- Last May examinations in connection with South Kensington were held at this school in various subjects. The results were as follows :—Mathematics—First Stage, First Class —E. Rees, Cellan Bridge; W. E. Lloyd, Llanarfh- nev. Second Class—D. P. James, Pencarreg Walter D. Davies. Green Park, Mydroylin. Second Stage. Second Class—A Harold Lloyd. Lampeter: W. Austin Davies, Lampeter. Third Stage, Second Class—J. T. Davies, Bailyeoch, Pencarreg- Theor- etical Mechanics (Solids.) Elementary Stage First Class—W.Austin Davies, A. Harold Lloyd. Second Class—T. J. Rees, Llansamlet. Advanced Staue, Second ClasSu-J, T. Davies, Bailyeoch. Theor- etical Inorgz nic Chemistry, Elementary Stage, First Class-To J. Rees. Llansamlet W. Austin j Davies, Lampeter; David Davies Bailycoch; A. Jj E————wmmm—— ———,— inn—B Harold Lloyd, Lampetcr; Miss Jessie M. Evans. Lampeter; W. E. Lloyd, Llanarthney. Second Class—F. G. Jones, Usk. Their results speaks well for the work done in the school in science and mathematics. During the current midsummer vacation important alterations will be carried on in the Science Lecture Room, and by the com- mencement of the Michaelmas Term that room will have been converted at a cost of about £ 100 into a first rate laboratory, so that next year it will, no doubt, be our privilege to report even better results than those given above. CYCLING CLUB OUTING.—On the 2nd. inst. some thirty odd members of the club started from Harford Square at 2 30 p.m. for Iiighmead. The lady members of the club were conspicious by their absence, there being only two ladies present. It was a pity that more cyclists did not avail them- selves of the opportunity of inspecting some of the finest grounds in the county. The route was the Carmarthen-road. The only incident that occurred during the run was a puncture in M. J. Lloyd Thomas's machine, but the officers of the club soon remedied that, and all arrived safe at Highmead shortly before 4 p.m. Soda, and milk was pro- vided to all on their arrival, and they were told that they could roam about the grounds as much as they pleased. The flower gardens were first in- spected, and a delightful place it was. Then the maze garden was gone through. The party then repaired to the front of the house to play some of the games which the good host and hostess had provided. Butcher Bach took the palm in Knock Sally Down," but he was beaten by "the heavy one" in throwing the discs into the dog's mouth. Just then the jovial butler—Mr. Oakley announced tea ready. So the party in conjunction with parties from I-Janybyther and Llanwenog again repaired to the flower garden to partake of the good things provided. Each of the three parties had a table of their own. After all had done full justice to the tea, out-door games were played under the captain- ship of Mr. D. F. Lloyd. When all were tired they went to the Organ Hall to hear a splendid render- ing of the cantata Jesus of -Nizai-(,Tli by Llany- byther and Llanwenog Choir. The host, Colonel Davies Evans played the organ accompaniment. When all was over Mr. D. J. Bowen the captain of ihe Cycling Club thanked the kind host and hostess for the splendid way in which they were entertained. The Colonel responded, and he said Jhat he had hoped to see more cyclists present, but under the circumstances there could not very well be. The party returned to Lampeter about 9 o'clock all vowing that they never enjoyed a better afternoon's outing. FIll E.-On Friday night about 11 o'clock a fire. which might have caused' great damage, was put out by the prompt work of two men. At the time mentioned Mr. William Davies, saddler, and Mr. Tom Evans, butcher, both of College-street, per- ceiving a great light in the upstairs window of Mr. Walter Jones's house, No. 5, College-street, rushed upstairs where they found the window sash and blinds on fire, which they instantly put out. The room was full of smoke, and in a bed fast asleep were two children. The sudden discovery of the fire, no doubt, was the saving of what might be a great conflagration. TOWN COUNCIL.—A meeting of the Council was held on Wednesday, the 2nd inst., the Mayor (Alderman D. Tivy Jones) presiding.— The In- pector was instructed to place disinfectants in the sewer openings, as the stench from some of them was very ofreiisive.-The Town Clerk produced the plan which he had received that day from the Council's engineer of the land whereon the springs are situated.—In reply to Alderman John Jones the Town Clerk said the plan would be attached to the engrossment of the deed, and sent to the vendors' solicitors forthwith.—A letter was read from Mr. Griffith Griffiths, of Dolaugwyrddon. intimating that be had written to the Local Government Board imploring the Board not fo sanction the borrowing of any money for the purpose of carrying out a scheme until it is made clear that the borough will benefit by what is proposed to be done. The letter was fallowed to remain on the table.—Councillor Evan Davies' motion that a path from the Baptist Chapel to the Teify Bridge be constructed was referred to the Streets Committee to be carried otit.-Cotneillor Evan Davies' motion for the removal of the urinal in accordance with previous resolutions was carried nem con., and the Surveyor was directed to see that thejwork was carried out forthwith.— When the tradesmen's bills were considered and cheques being :Signed, the bill of Mr. Benjamin Jenkins, saddler, for brooms, &c., came under notice, when Alderman John Jones remarked that there seemed to be a great number of brooms used, and wanted to know what became of the old ones. —The Surveyor replied that the brooms were neeessary, and if they liked he would produce the old stumps at the next meeting. -Alderman Jones said that was not necessary.- The other motion of Councillor Evan Davies that the claim of the borough against, the County Council for pavements be enforced, was adjourned for a fuller attendance of members.
LLANILAR.
LLANILAR. THE VILLAGE TUB LOQUITUR.—NO Sunday, Bank Holiday, or even a new coat of paint for me CHRISTENING.—A very interesting christening took place at the Parish Church on Sunday after- noon, of the first born of Mr. and Mrs. Austin, Head Gardener, Abermaide. Mr. and Mrs. Studley, Tyissa, stood as godfathers. DANGEROUS.—It would be interesting to know who authorised the great heap of stones to be shot by the new Churchyard, at the point where the Station-road is narrowest, and where there is a sharp turning, thus rendering every facility for a serious accident. Oh, that arm-chair Parish Council! SOCIAL TEA.—At the instance of Mr. and Mrs. Loxdale, invitations were issued by the Rev. vicar and the churchwardens, to the members of the English and "Welsh congregations of both the LlaIJ- ilar and Rhostie Parish churches to a social tea at Castle Hill, on Thursday last, and among the many who responded were Dr. and Mrs. Hughes, Mr. and Mrs. Parry, Llidiardau; Mr. and Mrs. 11 Cox, Tyissa Mrs. Lloyd, Vicarage; Mr. and Mrs. Roberts, Blaengader: Mr. and Mrs. Hughes, The Falcon Hotel; Mr. and Mrs. Clarke. The Lodge; Mr. Dennis Davies, Road Surveyor; Mr. and Mrs. Morgan, Post Office; Mr. and Mrs. Morgan, the Tailor; Mr. T. Rees, Pantygwyfol; Mr. (xrÎfïii hs, Gardener, Penywern; Mrs. Ann Davies, Miss Pierce, Mr. D. J. Williams, Glannant Cottage; Mr. and Mrs. Evans, Cwniclyd; Mr. Evans, Tynant; Miss Morgan, Llwynhowel; Mr. and Mrs. Williams, Persondy; Mr. and Mrs. Jones, Schoolmaster, &c., &c., also all the Castle Hill workmen. Tea was served on the lawn, after which the company adjourned to the drawing room, where enjoyable music was dispensed to the keen delight of all. Before leaving the tables, the Vicar proposed a most hearty vote of thanks to their host and hostess for giving him the opportunity to meet his parishioners under such happy circumstances, and this was secon(led by Mr. Roberts, Blaengader in his usual felicituous style both in English and Welsh. Mr, Loxdale responded in a humorous speech, and expressed a hope that it would be by no means the last occasion they should meet similarly together at Castle Hill. Mr. W. T. Hughes, the churchwarden, with his colleague Mr. Morgan Davies were present, and rendered all assistance possible. The Rev. J. S. Evans, B.A., the curate, brought with him a large contingency from Rhostie. Free access to the house and gardens was given to all. and the last hour was spent in the drawing room. when music and songs were listened to by an appreciative audience, and in this the company were exceptionally fortunate in having the presence and assistance of Mr. and Madame Jones, whose well-known musical talents always seem to electrify their hearers. Mrs. Loxdale and Miss Alice Hughes, for their pianoforte solos were loudly cheered, and Miss Roberts' Blaen- gader song was followed by a prolonged applause. In the open air before departing the National Anthems" Hen Wlad fy Nhadau and "God save the Queen were sung, the solos being taken re- spectively by Mr. David Davies and Madam Jones and all present joined most heartily in the chorus. The gathering on this day will not, easily be for- gotten.
LLANBADARN BAZAAR.
LLANBADARN BAZAAR. During the week a grand bazaar is being held at the old Assembly Rooms, Greak Dark Gate- street, Aberystwyth, for the purpose of providing funds for the establishment of a Church Hall, Reading Room and Library for the ancient parish of Llanbadarn Fawr. The following is a, list of the stalls with the names of their respective holders :— Fancy stalls: Mrs. Morgan, Nantcaerio; Miss Bonsall, Fronfraitli; Misses Evans, Llanbadarn Vicarage; Miss Roberts. Blaengader; Miss Beata Pugh, Cae'rgog Mr. Miller Mr. Simon. Refresh- ment stall: Lady Evans, Lovesgrove Miss Jenkin Jones, Dolau. Flower stall: Miss Jones. Phis Padarn; Miss Nora Harries. Marine Terrace. Sweet stall: Miss Williams, Ffynon Caradog; Miss Phillips, Marine Terrace. Tobacconist stall: Mr. Tudor Jones, Phis Padarn; Mr. J. Parry, Glanpaith. Farm and garden stalls: Mrs. Morgan, Henblas; Mrs. Edwards, Buckley House. The Bazaar was opened on Wednesday by Mrs. Powell, of Nanteos, when there was a good attendance of visitors and others. All the stalls were tastefully decorated, and the articles com- manded a ready sale at good prices. There is a splendid display of works of art, and useful articles, as well as live stock. The promoters of the Bazaar deserve every help and encouragement, and it is to be hoped they will procure the necessary funds to found a Literary Institute at Llanbadarn, worthy in every respect of the best traditions of the village. Such an institution would be an inestimable boon to the youth of the village, especially during the long winter evenings. The Bazaar will be opened to-day (Thursday) by His Worship t he M ay< u (Mr. D. C. Roberts), and will be continued over to-morrow.
London Letter.
London Letter. rFU»)I OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT.] London, Wednesday afternoon. DAXK HOLIDAY. It it can he ever said that London is empty it is true of August Bank Holiday. At no time during the year is there such an exodus into the country, all classes with one exception taking advantage of the opportunity. That exception is the lawyer class, which is supposed, at any rate, to be busy at work. The law takes no cognizance of the holiday, the courts sit as usual, and all is bustle and worry. It is very likely, now that the Bar Council have taken the matter up, that the :Long Vacation will begin about the end of July, and last to the beginning of October, which means that barristers start on their holidays a fortnight sooner and return to work a fortnight earlier. THE HOUSE OF COMMONS. The effects of the holiday season is to be seen also in the House of Commons. A very large number of members have paired, and gone to the country or abroad. The Welsh members, partly owing to the fact that so many are lawyers, are now well in evidence, and form between them quite a large proportion of the Liberal members present. Mil. o. M. EDWARDS. Mr. O. M. Edwards came up from Wales on Monday afternoon, after presiding in the morning at Corwen Eisteddfod. He has taken to his new duties very seriously, perhaps, more so than the state of his health justifies, as no man can be expected to burn both ends of the candle. He has been assiduous in his attendance at Committees, coming up daily for three weeks from Oxford for that purpose. Everybody knows that the hardest part of a member's work is that on Committees, and for this reason it is often not the member who is most in the eyes of the country, who really does the best and most difficult work. Perhaps in Wales sufficient stress is not laid upon this point, as nothing is ever heard of the pro- ceedings of Committees. THE TRAXSVAAL QUESTION. The Transvaal Question is always cropping up on unexpected occasions, and is apt to become wearisome to Members of the House. This however is one reason why the country should keep its eyes open upon Mr. Chamber hin's actions. His sympathies are well known, and it is clear from his con- temptuous references to President Kruger, that he has no desire to disguise them. The action of Mr. C. P. Scott, and Sir Wilfred Lawson on Monday night in bringing the question once more to the fore, shows that the spirit of the Liberal party is not quite dead. But oh, for an hour of Mr. Gladstone Mr. Chamberlain is clever and tactful, but lie is superficial and showy. He is the Cheap Jack of Politics, setting out his wares to the best advantage, and sneering at those who are taken in by his eloquence. MR. AUSTEN CHAMBERLAIN. His son, Mr. Austen Chamberlain, will never be the figure his father is. His manner and his whole person is so palpable an imitation of his father's. He is a perfect understudy of Mr. Chamberlain, but the real actor is not there. It would not be I think, unsafe to prophesy that Mr. Austen Chamberlain has reached the highest position he will ever occupy, and certainly when his father leaves the political stage, the son will for all purposes have disappeared as well. THE WELSH QUARRIES. On Monday night, Mr. William Jones in a neat, concisc speech, mentioned certain grievances suffered by quarrymen in North Wales. He proved by Dr. Foster's report that quarrymen had to work in some cases under the most unhealthy conditions, and that their lives were not sufficiently safe- guarded. Sir Mathew White Ridley made a. most sympathetic reply, admitted the existence of Mr. Jones's grievances, and promised to' bring in a bill to rectify matters as far as possible. LITERAItV ACTIVITY. There are not many signs of literary activity among the Welsh in London at this season of the year. I hear, however, that Mr. Willis Bund, whose book on Salmon Fishery, has just been very favourably reviewed, is busy on his edition of the Black Book of St. Davids, which is being published in the Cymmrodorion series. The first volume of Mr. Thomas Ellis's edition of Morgan Llwyd's works has all been final Im- printed, and it may be expected early in the autumn. Mr. Brynmor Jones's book isilso in the press, and Mr. Llewelyn Williams is said to be busy on a new novel. A Londoner, Mr. T. Hamer Jones, succeeded in taking one of the chief prizes at the Card iff National Eisteddfod fora bibliography of Welsh Music. The work was highly commended, and is, I believe, to be published by the National Eisteddfod Association.
Montgomeryshire Central Libcl…
Montgomeryshire Central Libcl al Association. A meeting of the Council was held at Welshpool on Monday, the President (Mr. A. C. Humphreys- Owen, M.P.) in the chair. The following were elected delegates to the Welsh National Convention to be held shortly at Swansea:—Messrs. John Rowlands and D. D. Williams, Machynlleth; R. Lloyd, Hugh Hughes, and n. Hamer, Newtown; R. Jones, Fertheirin, and E. Bowen, The Green, Llanidloes; Fairies-Humphreys and Captain Pryce, Montgomery; Messrs. Ellis, Theodore, W. H. Gardener, and Dr. Humphreys, Llanfair; T. B. Jones and John Jones, Llanfyllin; and R. Thomas, Welshpool. Sir James Joicey, M.P., was elected a vice-president nf the Association. Mr. Humphreys-Owen, replying to the vote of thanks. criticised the Clerical Tithes Bill, and said that although they were unable to amend it, the Liberals had made a good fight to expose its hnllowness and insincerity, and he thought they would have a considerable accession to their ranks from the other side in consequence of the un- popularity of the bill (cheers). As regards the ot her bills of the session, he thought they had done a good deal to amend them (cheers). Turning to the Transvaal question the hon. member said he wished to protest very strongly against the lines which had been taken by some of the Tory papers and speakers. They seemed to him to be doing their utmost to force this country into a war with the Transvaal. There was no doubt the immigrants into the Transvaal did suffer consider- ably, and the country was as well governed as it should be, but that was a long way from saying that the people who went into the country of their own accord, and were discontented with the laws and regulations should expect their own country to interfere by forcing an alteration of the institutions of the country, although their Government should do their best to ameliorate their difficulties (hear, bear.) People talked about, avenging Majuba Hill, but. he thought to speak of avenging a defeat sustained after a fair tight, was not only un- christian but impolitic (cheers.) How they laughed at the French for talking about avenging Waterloo and their lost provinces. Yet some of them could not see that it was equally absurd of us to try to wipe out Majuba Hill (hear" hear.) He hoped the Liberal party would be strong enough to settle the difficulty of the TransvaaMf possible without involving us in the horrors of war (hear, hear.) The Jingo party.seemed to him to be exceedingly inconsistent. They had a right to interfere on behalf of the Armenian yet the ex- treme Jingo section of the ~ory party 'wen- silent as mice then, but now ttyey were able to see in overrunning the Transvaal that there would be gold mines to pay the bill, and they found them doing their utmost to urge the Tory party, com- bined with the military party, to force us into a war in the Transvaal He was quite sure that the Welsh Liberals ai any rate would not lead them- selves io,siieh an iniquitous policy (applause.)
TALSARN.
TALSARN. A STUDENT.—Mr. Evans, of Greengrcve, laisarn and a younger brother of Or. Evans, has attained conspicuous success at a recent examination of the University of London. He has won three gold meuals for proficiency in each of the subjects, -Medical Jurisprudence", Public Health, and Senior -lmcal Medicine, and lie has also obtained another gold medal for qualifying in the examination for the Ericksen arize, b
LONDON.
LONDON. WKDDIXC. On Thursday. July 27th, were solemnized the nnptials of the Rev. Evan Jones, second son of the late Mr. Thomas Jones, of 30, bridge street. Aberystwyth, and Miss Aueusta lwi'-V ulchel(,W' the daughter of the Rev. J. b. W hichelow, Vicar of St, James', Muswell Hill, London. N.W. The ceremony was performed by the Bishop of Islington (Dr. Turner), assisted by the Rev. J. Pierce, curate of St. Tanies'. The bride was given away by her father, the Rev. J. S. V\ hichlow, and the Rev. Richard Jones, eldest brother of the bridegroom, acted as best man." Mjss Catherine Jones, the bridegrooms youngest sister, and Miss Jessie Howard, made very pretty jridesmauls. They were both beautifully dressed, and each carried a bouquet of lovely roses. The enurch was tastefully decorated for the occasion with flowers and evergreens, and a tolerably large gathering of friends and well-wishers had assembled to witness the ceremony and to testify bv their presence the interest and respect they felt for the hride and bridegroom. After the 'ceremonv a short address was given by the Bishop, and several hymns were sung. A reception was afterwards held at the Vicarage, close upon 100 sruests being present on the beautiful Vicarage lawn. About 5 in the afternoon the happy pair left for the Lakes where the honeymoon is being spent. The presents v. ere numerous and costly. Mr. Jones was recently appointed to take charge of St. Tanies', Ealing Dean, a district under the London Diocesan Home Mission, and is about to build a permanent church in that populous district. Mrs. Evan Jones has had considerable experience in Church work under her father, and she will without doubt prove a. great help to Mr. Jones in his ministry among the good people of Ealing Dean. °
Advertising
CASTLE HOUSE, ABERAYRON. John Hugh Jones, The Oldest established Draper in Aberayron. LARGE STOCK OF DRAPERY OF EVERY DESCRIPTION. FOR WELSH MATERIALS Of all description unsurpassed in the Town. MODERN SHOWROOMS. Ladies and Gentlemen arc respectfully requested to visit the above Establishment. They will be surprised at the variety of the Stock. W. H TIIUSCOIX WATCH AND CLOCK MAKER, LAPIDARY AND OPTICIAN, 'I *7 R I TERRACE ■_> OAD, (OPPOSITE THE ^™ • 9 J-V POST OFFICE). A large assortment of Wedding, Diamond and Gem Rings. HOPKINS & SON, BUILDERS AND CONTRACTORS, ABERYSTWYTH. Public Notices. Constitution Hill, Cliff Rail- way & Pleasure Grounds. TUESDAY, AUGUST 8TH. I :nder the auspices of the Abeiystwyth Cycling Club I'lEROT TROUPE &: ilIH. GILBERT ROGERS BATTLE OF CONFETTI, SWITCH- BACK RAILWAY, DANCING IN THE OPEN AIR, concluding with a grand display pf FIREWORKS. A.I.C. ORCHESTRAL BAD in attendance. Prices after 5 p.m.—Up Journey, including admission to the Ground, 6d.: Down Journev, 2d.; Ground Entrance. 3d. N OIITH CARDIGANSHIRE HORTICULTURAL SOCIET Y. THE SIXTH ANNUAL FLORAL FETE, DOG AND POULTRY SHOW, WIU, BE HELD AT THE ELYS I AN GROVE, ABERYSTWYTH, ON WKDNKSDAV, ALXTST 16TIt, 1899. THE ABERYSTWYTH TOWN BAND, Under the direction of Mr. Jack Edwards, will play selections of music. The Grounds will be open at 2 o'clock and close at 10 o'clock p.m. ADMISSION ONE SHILLING. AFTER 4.30 P.M., SIXPENCE.
SHIPPING NEWS.
SHIPPING NEWS. Of Local Interest. SS. Feliciana on passage for Tampa. SS. Glantivy on passage to Philadelphia. SS. Glenvech on passage to Amsurdam. SS, Glanhafren loading at Fernandina. SS. Berdoswald discharging at Bremen. SS. Isle of Anglesey arrived at St. X a/.aire 4th Aug. SS. Isle of Caldy arrived at Maryport. SS. Isle of Ramsey left Newport 5th August for Barcelona.
THE MARKETS.
THE MARKETS. -A BERYSTII-YTI-I.IIO.NDAY. Wheat made 5s 8d to 6s Od per 65 lbs barley, 3s 6d oS n i °ats,2s 9d to 3s Od black oats, 2s. 6d. to ^s 9d. Eggs, 10 for Is. Salt butter, 9d to lOd per 7 r ),utter' 10d- to lid. Fowls were sold at •?s to 5s Od per couple, chickens 4s Od to 5s Od. Ducks, 4s Od to 5s per couple. Old Potatoes, 2s 9d perewt. Aew Potatoes, Id per lb.
Family Notices
Biribs, Marriages and Deaths. MARRIAGES. JONES—EDWARDS.— 2th August, at. Soar Chapel, Llan- badarn Fawr, by the Pastor. Rev. Griffith Parry, in the presence of the Rev. W. Jones, Mr. Lewis Jones to Miss Jane .Mary Edwards, both of Llan- badarn Fawr. DEATHS. JONF-S.-Au,-ust 2nd, at Alfred-place, Sarah Ann Jones, widow of Thomas Jones, innkeeper, ageci 29 years. Ati-tist 2nd, at Cross. Clarach, Norman Edgar Allen, son of Edwin Alfred Allen, a brass- founder. KBKLF.Y.—August 4tli, at Railway-terrace, Thomas Kecley, ill rlif,,itiai Keeley, a brassfounder, aged 18 years. Printed and Published by the Proprietor, GEOKGE KKES, at the "WKLKU GAZETTE" Printeries, .Bridge-street. Aberystwyth, in the County of Cardigan, Thursday, August 10th, 1899.
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■ ABERYSTWYTH. ABERYSTWYTH GROCER'S REASON CHORUS— CYCLING SPORTS FIKEWORKS.—The display of fireworks arranged by the Cycling Club, on Tuesday evening was not up to expectation. The variety was strictly limited, and the quantity anything but liberal. MARINE.—MR. William Williams, South-road, has been successful in passing a recent examination qualifying him to act as first mate. WELCOME VISITORS.—Mr. and Mrs. W. T. Jones and family, of Chistlehurst and Melbourne, are spending a holiday in Aberystwyth, and are staying at the Queen's Hotel. SHAKESPEARE.— The seventh volume of the "Eversley Shakespeare," edited with introductions and notes by Dr. Herford, U.C.W., has just been issued by Messrs. Macmillan Company, London. FRETWORK.—There is on view at the shop of Mr. J. Davies, in Bridge-street, a model of St. Paul's Cathedral in fretwork, the labour of Mr. J. Hughes, a carpenter in the employ of Mr. Hutchins, taxidermist. The model is neatly ex- ecuted and draws considerable attention from passers by. SUCCESS.-—Mr. Thomas Richards, Ex-p.t. at the Board School, has matriculated in four subjects at the University of Wales, and is specially re- commended by the examiners as deserving to be admitted to a subsequent exam in a fifth subject. He has also obtained a First Class in Botany at the "Science and Art Department last May. Mr. Richards also won the Queen's Scholarship last December, and intends proceeding to Bangor University College next October. WELSH INDUSTRIES EXHIBITION.—A meeting of the Executive Committee was held at the College when it was decided to engage the services of Mr. Edward Wood (Telynor Meirion), to play the old triple-stringed Welsh harp on the Exhibition days.—A letter was read by the Secretary from Mr. A. J. Hughes (the town clerk) announcing that the Town Council had voted a donation of £5 towards the funds of the Exhibition, and the Council was warmly thanked by the Committee for its generosity. HARBOUR COMMITTEE.—Present Messrs. D. C. Roberts (mayor) in the chair, Captain Doughton. Mr. Isaac Hopkins, with Mr. Massey and Mr. Rees Jones. The only business for consideration was the question of granting to Mr. Davies the lease of a piece of land at the back of the warehouses in the harbour. He wished the lease to extend for 28 years and the space was 23 yards. Councillor Hopkins proposed, and Captain Doughton seconded, that the Committee recommend the granting of the lease for 21 years at 1/4 per foot per annum. This was passed.—Mr. Rees Jones informed the Com- mittee that the work at the back of the pier for its protection had been successfully carried out. CONSTITUTION HILL.—The attractions on Con- stitution Hill have been well patronised during the week, and the accommodation on the Cliff Railway has been taxed to the utmost notwith- standing its double line and fast service of cars. The amusement of visitors is well studied, ample provision being made for the entertainment of children in the way of swings, see-saws, strides, and various popular games. The chief features in last week's programme was the Prince of Wales' Pierrotts, Mr. Gilbert Rogers, the fireworks on Tuesday, and the music of the Orchestra, which is conducted by Mr. D. C. Rowe. The switchback railway and the dancing platforms have, as usual, nad their full share of patrons. DEATH FROM FATIGUE.—A young lad named Thomas F. Heeley, who had been in failing health for several years, journeyed from Smethwickby one of the excursion trains on Friday to pay a visit to some relatives who reside at Aberystwyth. On the way his health grew much worse and his condition caused great anxiety to his fellow-travellers, who did all they could to ameliorate his sufferings. Dr. A. Thomas was telegraphed to meet the arrival of the train but the exhaustion of the journey had proved too much for the lad, and in a few minutes after being removed to a house in Railway Terrace he died. His corps'- was sent home to Birmingham the same evening. PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE.—A meeting of the --above Committee was held at the Corporation Offices on Monday evening. Present: Alderman Peter Jones (chairman), Messrs. D. C. Roberts, (mayor). Isaac Hopkins. Captain Doughton. with Mr. C. Massey (deputy town clerk), and Mr. Rees Jones (borough surveyor). The Borough Surveyor informed the Committee that the band stand would be forthcoming in a short time. He had written to the firm to whom the work had been entrusted, cancelling the order, but they telegraphed a reply to the effect that the iron for the stand had been cast, and wished to proceed with the order, and it would be finished in a short time. The cost of the band stand is estimated at £135 or £ 136.—A letter was read from Mr. Atwood, secretary to the Agricultural Society, asking for the Joan of a movable toll house. The Committee recommended that his wish be acceded tv. IMPULSIVE PAT.—A "roadster" named Patrick Moriarty, from Ould Oireland, had a peculiar fit on Wednesday evening. Perceiving a brick on the street opposite the shop of Mr. Hamilton Lewis, in Bridge-street, he picked it up and failing to turn it to better account thrust it with all his might against the window of Mr. Lewis'shop, smashing to pieces a plate glass valued at £5. Questioned as to his strange behaviour the fellow assumed an aspect of strange indifference, and failing to obtain a satisfactory explanation, Pat was placed under the protecting arms of the local police. On Thursday, his conduct was enquired into by the Borough Magistrates, who wisely sent him to a College at Carmarthen to undergo a two months course in the difficult subject of hard labour. PRESENTATION. — There was an interesting gathering at the Imperial Hotel, Clifton. July 22nd, when Mr. J. Padmore, late stationinaster at Clifton Down, was presented by a number of friends with a revolving chair of polished elm. a handsomely carved oak barometer, and a cheque. The chair was occupied by the Rev. Canon Prideaux, and there were present Messrs. Mayo, Twining. Perkins, Mallett, Osborn, G. Padmore, W. Padmore, and others. The chairman read apologies for non- attendance from Charles D. Cave. Canon Glazebropk. Rev. Urijah Thomas, and other gentlemen, after which he alluded to the fact that Mr. Padmore had been at Clifton Down since its opening, 25 years ago when it was merely a country station. Unfortunately for some time past his health had not been good and he had been compelled to retire, but they still wished him many years of prosperity. Mr. Padmore was stationmaster at Aberystwyth from 1868 to 1874, and retains many pleasant recollections of his residence there. THE COUNTY SCHOOL SUCCESSES.—The following pupils have passed the Welsh Matriculation Examination. First Division:—David John de Lloyd (son of Mr. M. de Lloyd, Penparkev). Henry Thomas (son of Mr. Thomas, Rhosgoch, Llanilar). Second DivisionGriffith Daniel Ellis (.-on of Mr. It Jenkin Ellis, Chalybeate street).David Jenkins (son of Mr. John Jenkins, Grocer, Queen street). Two pupils have passed the same examination in four of the five subjects :—William Arthur Lewis (son of Mr. Jenkin Lewis. Devil's Bridge). John Arllwyd Jones (son of Mr. David Jones, Post Office, Devil's Bridge. In the examinations conducted by the Science and Art Department, the following successes have come to hand. Theoretical Chem- istry, advanced stage. Second Division :—William Arthur Lewis, Elementary Stage, First Division:— Stephen Owen Owens, Queen's Square, David John de Lloyd. Second Division—Evan Doughton Uvans. Sea View Place, David Jenkins, Richard Glanville Owens, Queen's Square, Edgar Harold Francis, North Road, Trenwith Davies, Queen's road, Richard James Williams, Bridge street, Samuel Morgan, London. David Jonathan Jones. Cefn Mabws, Emrys Evans, North road. Mathem- atics, Elementary Stage, First Division—Evan Doughton Evans, Edgar Harold Francis, David Jenkins. Second Division—Epsworth Wynne Davies. Lisburne Terrace, Henry Thomas, Frankis Beryl Humpidge, Laura Gardens, Richard James Williams, Richard Glanville Owens. Mechanics (Statics and Dynamics) First Division--William Arthur Lewis, David Jonathan Jones. Mechanics of Fluids (Hydrostatics), Henry Thomas. Model Drawing, First Division-Arthur Doughton Wil- liams, Bridge street, John Morris Edwards. Llan- ilar. Second Division- Evan Doughton Evans, David Morgan Jones, Llanon. Bernard George Owen, Marine Terraee, Freehand, First Division --Bernard G. Owen, John Morris Edward, Frankis Humpidge, Arthur Doughton Williams. Second Division—Ynys Ellis, Chalybeate street, Florence Gertrude Purton, North Parade. Mullie Owen. Northgate Terrace, Una Morgan. Marine Terrace, Samuel Morgan, London. Emrys Morgan, Talybont, Evan Doughton Evans. Sea View Place, Epsworth W. Davies. Mathew Henrv Evans. a former pupil of the school has passed the London Matriculation Examination. John Morgan Jones and Ernest Evans, also former pupils have gained prizes for Welsh and Greek respectively at Llandovery College. School re-opens after the vacation oil Tuesday. September 19th. All information with regard to entrance, application forms, See., may be had from the Headmaster, or the Clerk, 6, Port- land street. Mr sic.—The requisite number of candidates have notified their intention to attend the special course in Music at the College. The course will commence on Monday, August 21st, when Professor Jenkins, Mus. Bae., will undertake Harmony, Counterpoint, Composition. & Orchestra- ( tion. Mr. Bryceson, Treharne, a London organist. j will give instructions on the organ, pianoforte, and harmonium ami Mr. Bertie oilerhead. of the late J Charles Halle Orchestra, Manchester, will be the. Instructor on the violin. Pupils come from North [ and South Wales, and we hope this will be onlv | t t].« 'wrmning of a rreat movement for music in r Mid Wales, j t PUBLIC LiBRARY.-N--iiiiiber of books taken out for the week ending August 5th were 535. 1 11 SUNDAY'S SHOWERS.—According to observations made by the Meteorological Society, the quantity of rain which fell in this locality on Sunday registered an inch. This means that, a hundred tons of rain fell on every acre of ground. A SIGHT.—On Saturday night visitors to Aber- ystwyth—and residents for the matter of that— had the opportunity of witnessing one of the most magnificent displays of lightning imaginable. People lingered on the promenade well on to mid- night. SUCCESS.—Miss Polly Morgan, daughter of Mr. Richard Morgan, Great Dark Gate-street has been successful in securing a first class cookery diploma at the National Training School of Cookery, Buckingham Palace Road, and licentiate of Cookery Association. ORGAN RECITAL.—On Sunday afternoon Mr. A. E. G. Archer, organist and choirmaster. St. John's Church, Rliosledr, Ruabon, gave an organ recital at Holy Trinity Church. A good congregation assembled, and the recital was thoroughly appre- ciated. THE STEAM PACKET Co.kt a meeting of the directors of the Aberystwyth Steam Packet Co on Friday evening, Mr. Thomas Griffiths, J.P., pre- siding, it was resolved to declare an interim dividend of live per cent. on the workings of the six months ending June 31st last. Boys' BRIGADE.—A number of lads in connec- tion with the Boys' Church Brigade in Liverpool arrived in town on Friday, and are camping in a field behind Brynymor-terrace. They have selected a beautiful spot, but their choice of weather has not been good. A NEW MOTOR CAR.—The first motor car in- tended to remain at Aberystwyth was brought to town on Monday, from Coventry, by Mr. W. H. Hollier. The Pioneer" is a strong and well built machine, of excellent design, and travels smoothly and quietly. It is intended to be used for short trips in and around the town. FALI, OF A HOUSE.—A part of a house measur- ing about 14ft. by 10ft. fell down on Tuesday night at High-street. The house was the property of Mr. Thomas Hugh Jones, Laura-plaee, and is now occupied by Mrs. Hawks and Mrs. Jones. A few minutes before the fall Mrs. Jones had only entered the house with some clothes which had been drying in the back. A small shed that was in the yard at the back of the house was smashed to pieces. Fortunately nobody was hurt. LA PO-CPEE.There is a treat in store for every lover of comic opera at Aberystwyth this week. This (Thursday) evening, and the two following evenings La Poupee" will be performed at the Pier Pavilion. Anyone who wants three hours ceaseless laughter can not do better than go and hear this delightful comedy, which was the talk of London last year. As there are likely to be crowded houses seats should be booked in advance. WELSH DEGREE SUCCESSES.—In addition to those of our town already mentioned in our last issue as having been successful in these examina- tions are the names of Miss Louisa Thomas. Great Darkgate-street, and Mr. Griffith Daniel Ellis, Chalybeate-street, who have both past. the matricu- lation in the second division, also Miss Sarah A. Thomas, North Parade, in intermediate English and French, and Mr. William M. Davies. Trevor- road, in intermediate English and ordinary Welsh. FLOWER SHOW.—The prnepests of next Wednes- day's flower show are bright, and the exhibits are expected to be of a high order. Bad weather has hitherto marred the success of the Society, and it is hoped the energetic efforts of the secretary and committee will be crowned with a little more sunshine this year. Lovers of flowers and fruit should not forget to visit the show. U.C.W.Tlie following students from the U.C.W. have passed the intermediate examination of the University of London.—Arts: (first division), Annie Booth. Thomas Edward Carpenter, Edith Mary Lockyer. Basil Somerset Long, Camilla Louisa Thomas, (second division), Mary Louisa Banbury, Rose Maria Casswell, William Joseph Deeley, John Robert Evans, Ruth Marion Graham, Jessie Mary Grayther. Sarah Elizabeth B. Hall, Ethel Kay. Gwynneth Alma Parry. Jennie Warham Scott, and Sarah Elizabeth Thomas. Great Darkgate-street. Science: first. Joshua Arthur Hughes; second, John Valentine Rees. ENGLISH CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH.—On Sun- (lay large congregations assembled at the English Congregational Church, Portland Street, (Rev. T. A. Penry, Pastor), to hear the Rev. J. W. Vaughan, M.A.. Kentish Town. London, who occupied the pulpit, morning and evening. In the evening the bad weather affected the attendance to some extent, but in the morning the chapel was packed. The rev. gentleman delivered two excellent sermons which were listened to with rapt attention. On Sunday next, the preacher will be the Rev. T. Eynon Davies, of Beckenharii, London, whose name will be too familiar in Nonconformist ears to need any commendation. The collections will be in aid of the poorer churches. THE WEEK'S EXCURSIONS.—Three crowded excursion trains arrived on Friday, one of them being the annual trip in connection with Nettle- fold's works, and the other from Pont Llanio, conveying members of the Llangeitho Sunday Schools. The ordinary trains on this day were in several cases triplicated and were full of passengers. The train. were also numerous on Saturday, and it is recorded at the station that about 3.500 tourists arrived on these two days by train besides 2.000 day excursionists. An excursion in connection with the Leicester Co-operative Society arrived on Monday, and other local excursions by the Cambrian and Manchester and Milford lines. On Tuesday, another trip came in from Birmingham, and on Irednesday about a thousand trippers came in from Llanybyther and Builth Wells. NOTES ON THE SEASON.— The tourist season is once again at its height, and at this stage there is a disposition to compare the present with past ones. Last season was adversely affected by the great coal strike, and so was the preceding one owing to the Diamond Jubilee celebrations. For- tunately, there have been no adverse events this year. and, excepting the first two weeks in July, there has been a constantly increasing influx of visitors. It may safely be concluded that a higher mark than ever before has now been reached. The town can now accommodate a much larger number than in the past, many new houses having been erected, and a great number of the old ones having been enlarged on the renewal of the leases. Some people in the best position to know reckon that there are about 800 more beds available in town this year. Notwithstanding this, the accommoda- tion proved insufficient during the past and present weeks, for not a few have had to be content with nothing better than sofas to rest over night, whilst a considerable number had to go to Llanbadarnand Penparke for rooms. On Thursday night the Rail- way carriages were, by the kindness of the Station- master, utilized by visitors who had no lodgings. Two more facts go to prove this is a record season. On Friday 1500 telegrams were dealt with at the Post Office, it being the highest record for onedav. On the same day, more beasts were killed at the slaughter house than ever before. VICTORIA HOUSE f{¡qr Sctiooj,At the London College of Music Examination held on Friday, July 21st ultimo, at the Town Hall, Aberystwyth, the Examiner being Mr. Theodore S. Tearne, Mus. Bac. (Oxon). the following pupils of Miss Lloyd, Victoria House High School were success- ful. Pianoforte playing, senior section, first division, 81 marks.—Louie Lloyd-Davies, aged 15, Bodhyfryd, Holyhead; first division, 79 marks— Mabel Meredith-Thomas, aged 13, Walters Road, Swansea. Intermediate section, honours, 85 marks—Ada S. E. Dunbar. Pittville House, Aber- ystwyth second division. 72 marks-Hilda Francis, Raglan House, Borth. Junior section, first division, 83 marks—Katie Brown, 47. Marine Terrace, Aberystwyth. Violin playing, junior section, first Lloyd-Davies, Bodhyfryd, Holyhead; honours, 89 marks—Mabel Meredith- Thomas, Walters Road, Swansea. At the London Trinity College of Music Examination, held in June: Intermediate section—Nellie Brockhouse, daughter of Councillor Brockhouse. of West Bromwich, gained 79 marks, Miss Lloyd and her able assistant Miss Cooke, were highly com- plimented by the Examiner, Mr. Tearne, on the thorough and masterly style of all the pupils in both pianoforte and violin playing, as testified by the high marks obuined, and Misses Louie Lloyd- Davies and Mabel Meredith-Thomas came in for special praise. Marks maximum. 100. First Division, 75-85; Honours, 85-100. Pass or Second Division, 65-74. School re-opens on Tuesday, Sept. 19th; Boarders return Monday, Sept. 18th. PETTY SESSIONS, WEDXHSDAY. Before the Mayor (Mr. D. C. Roberts), in the chair. Dr. Harries, Messrs Roberts, C. M. Williams, J, Morgan, J. Lewis, R. J. Jones, and J. Griffiths. BXOTHKR J.ICEXSIXO CASE. Jane Rees, Commercial Hotel, was summoned for keeping her licensed premises open for the sale of intoxicating drink on Sunday, July 30th. Mr. John Evans appeared for the. prosecution, Mr. Arthur J. Rughes defended. P.C. Jones stated that on Sunday July 30th, he was on duty in plain clothes. At 12-35. mid-day, 11" saw Isaac Evans, carpenter. North Parade, passing over from the verandah by the railway station towards the Hotel. He stopped some time by the window of the Hotel ind then entered. When he saw witness he turned into the bar room. Mrs. Rees, who was in the bar, witness that she treated him f o a glass of beer 'or helping "Jim to wash up on the previous night. ft itness heard her tell Evans to mind and say that the had treated him. Cross-examined by Mr. Hughes, wit ness repeated that Mrs. Rees certainly did ell Evans to say that she had given him a glass-of wer.—Mr. Evan: in addressing the Bench, contended h<>t ;i landlord was only entitled to supply drink to friends bona fide entertained," and not o cue in consideration of services rendered. | If the magistrates held the latter view, it would he perfectly open to every publican in Aberystwyth to y put a notice up to inform their regular customers that they could get a glass for nothing.—Mr. Hughes: Aberystwyth people are not such fools as that—Mr. Evans They could do it.—Mr. Hughes And expect, to have their licence renewed. Isaac Evans, called by Mr. Hughes, stated that on Sunday morning he was standing by the station when he was called to the Commercial Hotel by Mrs. Rees, who was in the Commercial room window. She asked him if lie would have a drink, and he said, "Thank you, much obliged. "Ir. Hughes I daresay you were (laughter) —Witness, continuing, said that he then went into the bar. and had a glass of beer. There was the barmaid there, and a stranger who was staying at the hotel. He did not pay for the beer, nor expected to pay. He did not try to run of the bar out of the Constable's sight, On the previous night, Mrs. Rees's brother was not well and she asked him to render assistance in washing up which he did. He was an old friend of hers. Mrs. Rees did not tell him to say she gave him a glass of beer. He told the constable himself in the bar before that Mrs. Rees had treated him, and Mrs. Rees, who did not hear him say that, afterwards asked him why he did not tell him that. By Mr. Evans There was nothing said during the conversation with the constable about the assistance he gave on Saturday night, in his hearing.—Mrs. Rees confirmed the last witness's evidence.—Cross- examined by Mr. Evans she said she herself asked Evans on Saturday night to help "him." She told the constable that she treated Evans because lie assisted on Saturday night. When she said that Evans was somewhere in the har.-By Mr. Hughes The constable came to her and ,Úd, why did you tell Evans to say that I called you in!" and she denied having done so.—Is^ac Ü. Gridle of Man- chester, said that lie was staying at the Hotel at the time and had been subpoenaed to give evidenee. He was in the bar when the constable came in. Mrs. Rees ordered the barmaid to draw Evans a glass of beer, for which no payment was made. He heard Mrs. Rees say to the constable, "I called him across to give him a glass of beer because lie assisted my man last night," lIc understood from the conversation that the was a kind of a contract or obligation between them.—Mr. Evans: A contract ? Witness: No, I withdraw that. I meant to say obligation.—Mr. Hughes, in defence, asked the magistrates if they had ever heard of a more un- founded charge against one of the most respectable women in Aberystwyth ? Mrs. Reese was a highly respeetable person, who had conducted her hotel in the. most exemplary way, and was a credit to the licenced victuallers of the town. He characterised the evidence as flimsy, and urged that her conduct had been perfectly open. He asked the magistrates to dismiss the case.—The magistrates having consulted in private, the Mayor announced that they had carefully considered the case and had decided to dismiss it.- On the application of Mr Hughes, the [Bench allowed two witnesses' costs, WITHDRAWN. John Jones, labourer, Penparce, was sued for using threatening language towards David James Davies, tailor, Penparce. Complainant appeared and asked that the case be withdrawn which was done.
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Serious Charge at Aber- ystwyth. At the Aberpstwyth Police Court on Wednesday (yesterday) morning, before the mayor, (Mr. D. C. Roberts) presiding, Dr. Harries, Messrs. John Morgan, C. M. Williams, R. J. Jones, J. Lewis, and Roberts, Charles Thomas, labourer, Trcfechan. was charged with having thrown a solution of car- bolic at John Phillips, in Terrace-road, with in- tent to do him grievous harm. Dr. Basset Jones, in answer to the Chief Con- stable (Mr. Howell Evans) stated that on Friday, the 4th inst., he was called to Phillips' yard in Terrace-road, when he saw John Phillips, who was applying vaseline to his face and arm. In consequence of what lie told him witness examined his face and arms, and found the right side of the face, including his ear, very red, as if it had been burnt; both his fore arms were also red. It might have been the result of some irritant. He sent him home, and lie had not been able to leave his house since. He was attend- ing him daily. The CHef Const.iblo: When do you think he will be able to attend before the Magistrates Dr. Jones: On Saturday or Monday. Dr. Harries asked if the stain was destroyed, and the witness replied in the negative. The case was remanded till Saturday, the defendant to be admitted to bail 'if he found a satisfactory surety.
ATHLETIC SPORTS AT ABERYSTWYTH.
ATHLETIC SPORTS AT ABERYSTWYTH. A SUCCESSFUL GATHERING. Aberystwyth's annual Athletic Festival" came off on Tuesday on the College Ground, SmithfiekJ road. As is known the sports were held in con- nection with the Aberystwyth Cycling Club. Founded in 1883, the Club has done yeoman service in developing the athletic prowess c/f the young men of the town, and has been the means of not only popularizing wheeling, but of making its devotees more skilled riders. Favoured by ideal weather, Tuesday's festival must be counted" an un- paralleled success from every point of view. The sun shone with such fierceness during the earlier part of the afternoon as to make some folks feel uncomfortable, but everyone had the satisfaction of witnessing such excellent" sport" tlIat all con- sciousness of physical discomforts must have ranished. The arrangements had been made in a thoroughly business-like manner, and great praise is due to those responsible for the energetic and well-directed efforts they made to secure the com- plete success of the gathering. The Secretary (Mr. Lloyd Williams), and hon. secretary, Mr. J. E. Evans, Pier street, worked most indefatigably from the start, being well aided by the committee, which consisted of Messrs. W. L. Knight (chairman), D. C. Edwards, D. W. Richards, R. G. Bennett, J. Rees, J. T. Davies, W. Edwards, G. Bickerstaff, J. C. Rea, Alban Lewis, J. Powell, J. G. Jones, J. Griffiths, D. M. Hamer, J. T. Davies (captain), R. D. D. Evans, (vice-captain), T. Wilson and T. E. Davies (buglers). Hon. treasurer, Mr. J. Purton. The President of the Club isttlie Mayor of Aber- ystwyth (Mr. D. C. Roberts) who was present during the afternoon, and the vice-presidents are Messrs. It Peake, A. J. Hughes, G. Davis, W. J. Watkins, W. T. Hill, P. Lobb, J. Morgan.' H. E. Wheat ley, W. 1. Rowland, and W. H. Hollier. Judges: Messrs. A. J. Hughes and W. P. Owen. Official N.C.U. Judge: Mr. H. E. Wheatlev. Handieappers: Messrs. R. J. Brind, N.C.U. and C. Herbert, A.A.A. Starter: Dr. T. D. Harries. Starter's Steward: Mr. P. Lobb. Referee Mr. J. C. Rea. Timekeeper: Mr. R. Peake. Telegraph Steward: Mr. T. Ainsleigh Jones. Lap Scorers: Messrs. W. Edwards and W. H, Hollier. Umpires Messrs. R. G. Bennett, W. 1. Rowland, and J. Griffiths. Stewards: Chief Constable Howell Evans, Mr R. P. Williams, Carnarvon, and Mr. J. Mallin. Clerks of the Course Messrs. J. G. Jones, G. Bickerstaff, T. Wilson, and R. D. Evans. Com- petitors' Steward: Mr. J. Morgan, J.P. At 1 o clock there was a grand meet of cyclists at the Town Hall. The sports had been announced at 2 o'clock, at which hour there must have been nearly 3000 spectators present. The proceedings were enlivened by the presence of the Aberystwyth Town Band, which under the skilfull coiiduct-orship of Mr. Jack Edwards, played some capital selections during the afternoon. The sports went off from beginning to end with a swing that made every one happy and satisfied. Some of the events-- notably in the cycling—were contested with a keenness that bespeaks an increased enthusiasm in the noble art, and there was not one item to which the term dull might be justifiably applied. There was no record broken, but a high standard was kept up all round, and that the spectators' interest was maintained right up to the very end was evident from the fact that few went away before the last event was decided. As is usual on such occasions, one or two nasty accidents happened to cycling competitors, who had to pay the penalty of entering into the fray with more zeal than discretion. We append full details:— HALF-MILE NOVICES BICYCLE SCRATCH RACE. This race was run in three heats in the first D. J. Jones, of Lampeter, came out first, in the second heat A. E. Adams. of Wrexham, andBrinlev James, of Aberystwyth, came out first and second respectively, whilst in the third heat T. Lewis, of W rexliam, and G. F. Waters got first and second places. In the final heat, which resulted in a close con- test, J. Lewis, of Wrexham, took first prize, D. J. Jones following about two yards behind, and taking second. Time, 1 min. 4-5 sec. 100 YARDS FLAT HANDICAP (OPEN). There were twelve competitors for the honours in this race, the entries being divided into three heats, the first in each heat running in the final. The three who contested in the final were H. G. Bradley of Shrewsbury, D. W. Walters of Cardiff, and J. Scammels of New Tredegar. Bradley, who had a good start, took the lead. and maintained it throughout, Walters closely following, with Scammels on his heels. ONE LAP BOYS' BICYCLE RACE. Archie M'Kay who was scratch in this race easily secured the first prize. He had a good start and caught his rivals about a hundred yards from the scratch. J. Jones and J. F. Hollier ran well for second place and when near the winning post they collided, one of the machines suffering consider- able damage. OXE MILl; BICYCLE HANDICAP (OPEN). First heat: 1, J. H. Rees, Llandrindod; 2, R. G. Williams. Peiiii-,ae;imawr. Second heat: 1. Ted Parry, Carnarvon; 2, D. J. Jones, Lamreter. Third heat: 1, T. Lewis, Wrexham 2, J. IllifYe. Reliable ] C.C. In the final heat, Mr. Lobb, the starter, got I his men off to a splendid start, and an exciting < race resulted. Lewis who had been favourably i handicapped stuck to his lead, Illiffeand J. H. Rees struggling hard for the second position. In the 1 last lap the racers followed one another closely in i single file, each attempting in his turn to shoot ] past his leader. All entered the winning post within five yards of each other, Lewis leading, i Illiffe following rapidly, and J. H. Rees making an excellent third. Time, 2 min. 57 4-5 sees. 1 440 YAHDS FLAT HANDICAP (OPEN). Nine competitors. J. Scammels lead through- out, and took first prize. H. G. Bradley, of Shrewsbury, kept second until within a few yards of the winning post, when Deen of Wrexham, with 1 a good spurt outstripped him, and secured his place as second. Time, 52 1-5 sees. TWO MILES SAFETY BICYCLE SCRATCH RACE FOR GRAD JUBILEE CHALLENGE CUP (OPEX). Considerable interest was centred in this event, as some of the best riders in the Principality had entered for competition. There were 25 entries, and of these 20 turned up. The cup has to be won three years, but not necessarily in succession, before becoming the property of the winner. The trophy was held last year by R. G. Williams, of Penmaenmawr, who was also a competitor on this occasion. There were three heats, and in the first J. Xixon, LlandrindtJtl, and W. G. C. Jones, Llanidloes, secured first and second places respectively. Second heat. 1, W. Hyde, Grousers G.C. 2, R. G. Williams, Penmaenmawr. Third heat, 1, E. Phillips, Grousers C.C. 2, A. M. Phillips, Liscard Wheelers. The final heat proved to be one of the most exciting and best races ever witnessed in Aberyst- wyth sports, the speed being very high throughout, and the position of the runners frequently changing. For some time W. Hyde, A. 31. Phillips and R. G. Williams ran almost abreast, but the former having secured the inside position on the track was able to keep his opponents behind him. In the sixth lap Nixon, who was riding easily and in splendid style, made a gallant spurt, and took second place. Williams now worked desperately hard to regain his position, but al- though warmly encouraged by the loud cheering of the spectators lie could not get his machine in front of Hyde and Nixon, who kept running a fast pace. During the last two laps it was obvious that the contest lay between these two, and Nixon seemed certain of retaining the lead but at the last corner Hyde passed him. and entered the winning post to the music of See the conquering hero comes played by the band. Time, 6 mins. 5 sees. ONE MILE FLAT HANDICAP (OPEN). Six entered for this contest. J. Phillips, Single- ton and Coles F.C., entered the winning post first about 100 yards in front of his rivals. W. O. Hughes, Bow Street, followed, and should have got a second place, but slackening his speed when within five yards of the finish. C. Nidd. of Oswestry, managed to breast the tape before him, and secured the second prize. This race was run in 4 min. 49 sees. POLICEMEN'S TWO MILES SCRATCH BICYCLE RACE. This race, which was ridden in uniform, attracted a great deal of interest. There was something "novel" in the appearance of the officers spinning round in their iii,; forms, and folks are not slow to appreciate novelti. ■>. Early in the first heat P.C. W. H. Pugh (Radnorshire) and P.C. D. Thomas (Cardiganshire) came into collision and were sent sprawling among the spectators. Thomas, however, was able to re-mount, and pluckily con- tinued the race, although, owing to the time lost, he had no chance of winning it. The finish was a very close thing between P.C. W. R. Williams (Merionethshire) and P.C. T. Young (Cardigan- shire). the former being first by about a yard. In the second heat P.C. J. Powell and P.C. T. LI. Rowlands (both Cardiganshire) kept well ahead of the others, and in the end first honours rested with the former, the latter being a good second. The final heat was very keenly contested, but P.C. Powell had the race well in hand, although at times P.C. Rowlands looked as if he would overtake him. Powell was first, and P.C. Rowlands second. Time 7 min. 2-5 sec. SACK RACE. Prizes presented by Mr. J. R. Roberts, tobacco- nist, Terrace road. First heat. 1, H. P. Smith, Liscard Whee!ers; 2, G. LI. Williams. Barmouth. Second heat, 1, C. Dean, Wrexham 2, Ted Parry, Carnarvon. Final heat. 1, H. P. Smith; 2, R. Parry. ONE MILE BICYCLE HANDICAP. (Open to Members of the Aberystwyth Cycling Club). First prize, silver cup, presented by Mr. R. P. Williams, Carnarvon: 2nd, Cycle clock; 3rd, Cyclometer, Mr. W. H. Hollier. All the com- petitors being local men. this event was watched with lively interest. Result—1, T. D. Williams (35 yards) 2, T. Wilson (25 yards). Time. 3-5 seconds. Williams went ahead early and main- taining the lead right up to the end, came in an easy first. There was also a good distance between second and third. OBSTACLE RACE. First heat, G. LI. Williams, Barmouth. Second heat, T. Wilson, A.C.C. Third heat, D. A. Lewis, A.C.C. In the final heat D. A. Lewis came "home" first, but he was disqualified owing to having broken the rules in leaping one of the obstacles, and the first prize accordingly went to T. Wilson, D. A. Lewis being given second. TWO MILES BICYCLE HANDICAP (OPEN). First heat: 1. T. D. Williams. A.C.C. (310 yards); 2, J. H. Rees, Llandrindod C.C. (270 yards); 3. H. M. Phillips,. Liscard Wheelers (195 yards). This was an exciting heat. Williams maintained his lead throughout, and came in an easy first, but there was a stiff race for second place, but in the end Rees gave a splendid sprint and sailed in second. Second heat: 1. R. G. Williams. Penmaenmawr," (265 yards); 2. H. P. Smith, Liscard Wheelers, (370 yards); 3, R. W. Webb, Shrewsbury (280 yards). It was a great contest for first place between Smith and Williams. In the final heat, A. M. Phillips "gave up "early. T. D. Williams went ahead and kept the lead for some time, but was soon passed by Smith and R. S. Williams. It was a grand race between these three, but in the end Smith won splendidly, R. S. Williams coining in second, and J. H. Rees third. Time, 5 min. 32 sec. The prizes were afterwards distributed to the successful competitors from the band stand by Mrs. T. D. Harries.
MACHYNLLETH.
MACHYNLLETH. CANINE.—Mr. H. Pugh of this town was success- ful in carrying away the first prize at the Corris show on Saturday for the best smooth terrier. COMING OF AGE.—A large number of inhabi- tants of the town assembled at the Town Hall, on Saturday evening, to consider what steps should be taken to celebrate the coming of age of Lord Castlereagh. Canon Trevor presided, and it was decided to leave the matter in abeyance for a fort- night when another meeting would be called. FAIR AWST.—This fair is usually the largest held here during the season, but this year it seemed to have been all but forgotten by the farmers to the dismay of the tradespeople. The absence of farmers is now attributed to the busy harvest season. Cattle were scarce, but the demand was brisk. A NEW LABORATORY. The plans and specifica- tions of the Laboratory were received from the Charity Commissioners who approved of the pro- posed improvement. On the motion of the Rev. J. Jones, seconded by Mr. W. M. Jones, the Clerk was instructed to advertize for tenders for the addititional wing, and the meeting to decide which of the tenders should be accepted, A report of the management committee was received and adopted. PLAYGROUND,—It was decided that the work in connection with the playground and field be pro- ceeded with forthwith. VOLUNTEER INSPECTION.—The volunteers of the D Company, under the command of Lieutenant Wakefield and Sergeant Instructor Hemming, journeyed to Newtown, on Tuesday, to be inspected by Colonel Brown, who expressed satisfaction at the smart appearance of the battalion. COUNTY SCHOOL.—Friday. Present—Mr. Richard Rees. Chairman; Dr. Davies, Vice-Chairman Rev. Joshua Jones, Messrs. W. M. Jones, Edward Rees, John Thomas, the Headmaster; and Mr. John Rowlands, Clerk.—Result of examinations. The headmaster read a list of the successful candidates at the recent Science and Art examination, and also the report of Mr. R. E. Owen, M.A., of Welshpool, who examined the papers of the candidates at the recent entrance examination. Mr. Owen expressed satisfaction at the results.