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I ][:I. ABERYSTWYTH. HORSE KILLED.—On Monday evening a horse 'belonging to Mr James Jones, Tyilwyd, which had strayed on to the M. & M. line, was run over and killed by the 6-20 train on Monday last, a short distance beyond Llanrhystyd-road station. BAND OF HOPE.—On Wednesday last a tea and entcrtj.i?/ 0ivci: i:. English Wesleyan Band of Hope, at the Schoolroom. The following ladies presided at the tal)!s:Yliss Moreora, Miss Metcalfe, Misses Northey. Misses Collins, Miss Owen (North-parade), Miss E. Williams, and Miss Edith Wilkinson. In the evening the Rev. A. Burgess presided over an entertainment. RSCHU^H '"•? Eyf-LAy™ TEMPERANCE SOCIDTY. —The weekly meeting of the above was held at the "Ysgoldy" (St. Michael's Place) on Friday evening last. The Archdeacon, who generally preside*, was unavoidably absent. Accordingly the Rev Ambrose Junes, one of the three vice-presidents, took the chair. The programme was as follows:— Address. Mr W. Wright; song, Mr E. D. Griffiths, U.C.W.; reading. Miss A. Morris; song. Mr C. E. Ollett, U.C.W.; address, Mr Cox, Brynmor- road song. Miss Molly Owen; recitation, Mr J. Donelly; quartette, Mrs Panchen, Mi.^s Molly Owen. Mr E. D. Griffiths (U.C.W.), and Mr Ollett. Six new members joined the Society, which has now 76 pledged adults over 13 years of age. Mr Peter Williams (North-road), at the close of the meeting made an explanation in which he stated that on ac- count of the absence of several young men who are prominent members of the Society, Mr Rae Richards, Heart of Oak House, would postpone the discussion of the appointment of a Visiting Com- mittee until next week. and other items of business would have to be adjourned also. Miss Sarah Lewis, 12. South Marine-terrace, was appointed to draw up the programme for next week. The Societv has recentlv been affiliated to the Diocesan Society of St. David's. There is no falling off in y I the attendance at the Society's meetings, but on the contrary, in spite of the extremely wet weather. a marked increase, especially in the number of young men. TOWN T. COLLEGE.—On Saturdav a football match, under association rules, was played on the College ground before a fair assemblage of specta- tors. Although they contested well, the University had to be contet with a defeat of four goals to nil, Wheelan, Barson, and Marshall being re- sponsible for scoring. It might have been ex- pected that the town forwards would have availed themselves of every opportunity for perfecting their Combination and method of attack, which is still open to improvement, in readiness for the forth- coming semi-final. Instead of this their chance on Saturday was allowed to escape, and the best part of the game was devoted to a display of in- dividual gallantry. Marshall was mainly respon- sible for this, and as he is the pivot of the team, •and the key to the situation, it would have been far more pleasant to the spectators,'and more ad- vantageous to the players, if the centre had re- sorted to the old fashioned passing game, and stuck to his position. Success in the semi-final, which is anticipated with eagerness, can only be obtained bv an accurate understanding between the five forwards, but if each one attempts to work Lis way to goal alone they stand good chances of never getting there. It need hardly be said that the half-backs, under John Henry, played a good game, and the popular Captain is to be congratu- lated on his recovery. The teams were composed as follows:—U.C.W., goal, D. H. Barrett; backs. Roberts and J. Bennett; halves, Griffiths, J. M. Hughes. and E. D. Evans forwards, Perrett, F. G. Solway, Nash. D. P. Williams, and E. A. Lewis. Town, goal, W. Davies full backs, Joel Rowlands and George Evans; halves, W. Jones. J. H. Edwards, and D. M. Evans; forwards, Spnrrow, Wheelan, Marshall, George Barson, and Oswald James. Referee, Mr G. P. Williams. Linesmen, W: R. Jones, and Edwards. ENGLISH BAPTIST ENDEAVOUR SOCIETY—A social evening was held on Wednesday week in the English Baptist Schoolroom in connection with the Young People's Christian Endeavour Society. The Rev. T. Williams, B.A., presided, and said that as president of the Society he was glad to find that during the short time the Society had been in existence, which was rather a short period, some good workers bad come and gone. Referring to the death of John Ruskin, he said Ruskin was a man who had set many a good example, and had shown that honest work was no discredit to any man. He hoped all present that night would, after they left, join some branch of this Society. The following is a copy of the programme :—Pianoforte solo, Mr. 4-de Lloyd; song, Mr. Ben Morgan; violin solo, Miss Minnie Jones Song, Mr. T. D. Davies; reading, Mr. Ridge; song, Miss Daisy James; song, .Miss Dallison. At the close, Mr. J. S. Davies proposed a vote of thanks to all who had taken part and to those who presided over the tables. The accompanists were Miss May Jones and Miss Richards, Heart of Oak. With the singing of the National Anthem, the meeting terminated. PUBLIC LIBRARY COMMITTEE.—A meeting of this committee was held at the Assembly Room on Friday evening last, when there were preent:- Alderman T. Doughton (chairman), Alderman C. M. Williams (Mayor), Messrs. Robert Ellis, Evan Evans, R. Doughton, D. Samuel, and Rsv. T. A. Penrv (Hon. Sec.) The Secretary reported having written to Newtown regarding the Gilchrist lectures, and had received a reply from Mr. Wm. Watkins, solicitor, stating that the cost of arranging a series of these lectures at that place amounted to Z29 10s.. while the receipts amounted to £ 38 I8s., and after meeting all payments they had a balance in hand of E8. He (the secretary) bad also received a syllabus of the lectures. If the Committee decided to make application for a course of lectures, the request would have to be sent in by the 31st. inst. The Committee unani- mously decided to apply to the trustees of the Gilchrist Trust to grant the services of a lecturer. —The Secretary reported that he had received three tenders for the supply of the books decided upon by the committee, Mr Jack Edwards and Messrs Evans, Bros., agreeing to give a discount of 25 per cent., and Messrs W. H. Smith & Son a discount of 121 per cent. Inasmuch as Mr Edwards had had the contract last year, it was resolved that it be given this year to Messrs Evans Bros.1 ENGLISH WESLEYAN BAND OF HOPE.—A tea and entertainment was given in the English Wesleyan Church Schoolroom in connection with the Band of Hope on Wednesday last. In the afternoon tea was provided, when the following ladies served :-Miss Morcom, Miss Metcalfe, Misses Northey. Misses Collins, Miss Owen, North-parade, Miss E. Williams, and Miss Edith Wilkimon. In .the evening an entertainment was held. The Rev. A. Burgess presided. The following is a copy of the programme -Hymn, What a Friend we have in Jesus"; song, Miss Ada Griffiths; recitations, Miss Gladys A, Humphreys and Master Morris Jones; song, Miss Lucy Pryce recitations, Miss Ada Griffiths and Miss Mary Smith; song, Miss M. Rowlands; lecture, Master George Jenkins recitations, Miss C. Jones and Miss M. H. Jones partv, Green is the Grave," Messrs F. Williams, T. W. Northey, and R. Corfield, the Misses M. Rowlands and L. E. Hopkins; recitations, Masters J. J. Steel and William Davies; duet, Misses M. Rowlands and L. Hopkins; recitations, Misses L. A. Jones and M. L. Jones; duet, Messrs R. Corfield and Fred Williams dialogue, Masters J. Wilkinson and F. Culliford; recitation. Miss Hnmphreys; song, Miss M. Rowlands: recitation, Master Wm. Shoring; duet, Misses M. Rowlands and L. Hopkins; recitation, Miss M Jenkins; song, Miss Lucy Phillips; dialogue, Sleeping Beauty," song, Master Richard Edwards. A vote of thanks was accorded the Chairman and the meeting terminated. RIFLE CLUB.—A meeting of the Committee of the Aberystwyth Rifle Club was held at the Mas- onic Hall on Saturday, when there were present: Mr. Hugh Hughes (chairman), Dr. Harries, Messrs. J. Morgan, J.P., D. M. Davies, Geo. F. Roberts. J. R. flees, Bearne, W. H. Hollier, and George Davies, (hon. sec).—A letter was read by the hon. sec. from Mr. Henry Fletcher, chairman of the National Rifle Association, requesting the co-opera- tion of the town in the formation of a Rifle Club, and asking for support to a resolution that public funds should be provided to aid the movement. The objectt of the Association are (1) That oppor- tunities should be afforded by the nation to enable every able-bodied man to become an effective shot with rifle (2) That for such purpose funds should be available in every county to provide rifle ranges, arms, ammunition, armouries, and magazines, as may be necessary; (3) That rifle -clubs should be formed wherever possible; (4) That local authorities in counties have statutory powers given them to raise moneys on loan, or annual sums out of the rates, for carrying out the above -qti suggestions.—It was agreed to co-operate with the Association, and that the fee for ordinary member- ship of the Aberystwyth Rifle Club be 2s. 6d., and for HoncrT,r Tnor"bor« 5s per annum. As several members of the Committee were of the opinion that it may be necessary to take out 10s licenses for target practice, it was proposed by Mr. D. M. Davies and seconded by Mr. Hugh Hughes that the Hon. Sec. should write to the President (Mr. Vaughan Davies, M.P.). and if necessary ask him to place the matter before the House of Commons. Lieut. Stephens and Mr. Tom Griffiths were added to the Committee. A sub-committee consisting of Messrs Beams. Lieut. Stephens, Dr. Harries and Geo. Davies was appointed to inspect a suitable site for a Rifle Range. It was further decided to purchase 3 Maritime Rifles and 3 Morris Tubes, also l,r.0G cartridges to be charged the members at cost price. Messrs. J C. Rea, R. Peake, Bearne (senior') anli Bearne (junior), Lieut. Stephens and Geo Davies, were appointed to arrange and super- intend rifle practices, and Messrs. J. C. Rea, Lieut. Stephens, Hugh Hughes, and Geo. Davies to draw out rules for the Club. It is understood that a large _mber have already joined the Club and paid their fees, and practices in shooting are to commence this week. PUBLIC LI3HARY.—Nun;1 er of books taken out for the week ending Nov. 4th. 474. SUCCESS,—The Rev. J. T. Miles, B.A.. Northwich, and son of the Rev. Job Miles of this town, ob- tained his M.A. degree at Oxford this week. A TRIP TO PALESTINE —A nnmber of Welsh divines will shortly be going on a tour to the Holy Land. Amongst those who have joined is the Rev. | T. E. Roberts, M.A.. Shiloh. | JW" — Th«_ iieetin- of the Abe r- ystwyth branch was held on Tuesday evening, when Dr. Cynddylan Jones attended as delegate from the parent society. A resume of Dr. Jones' speech will be found in another eoiuum. SOLTH WALES CUP.—Aberystwyth will play Knightun at Builth on Saturday next, in the Semi- final for the Sonth Wales Cup. It oeems that Whelaii, Marshall and Parry, will not be eligible to play. and tiie team will therefore be considerably weakened. ANNOUNCEMENT.—Those who require plumbing, painting, or glazing work done, cannot do better than consult the well-known tirm of Loveday, 17, Queen-street. This season's pattern books have just been leceived, and they contain the latest designs in wall paper, £ cc. All orders by post or otherwise are promptly attended to. A TRIBUTE.—At the last meeting of the Car- marthenshire County Council, when a discussion took place upon the question of promotion in the police force being made as far as possible from the ranks, Mr. Brigstocke said he ventured to say that there was not a more efficient. Chief Constable in the whole of Wales than the Chief Constable of g Cardiganshire. That Chief Constable, he believed, I had regularly worked his way up from an ordinary 1 constable from the Carmarthenshire force. TIMBKR I-MPOP.T-q.- The i,,tioal table published by the 7iniber Trades Journal, showing the distri- bution of timber imports among the Custom House centres in the United Kinglom for the 12 months ending December 31,.t, 1899. shows that the total quantity of wood imported into this country was less than in the previous year, the figures being- last year, 9,302,803 loads 1898, 8,695,130 loads. The number of loads imported at Aberystwyth during 1899 was 4,065, as compared witu 5,035 loads in 1898. GOOD TEMPLARS.—The weekly meeting of y 11 the 1. O. G. T. was held on Friday evening in the Progress Hall, under the presidency of Mr. J. W. Jones After the usual business, six new mem- bers were enrolled. Songs and recitations were rendered by Messrs. D. Davies, E. W. Davies, Dick Evans, G. P. Griffiths, and a pianoforte solo by Miss Doughton. A vote of thanks was passed for the mayor, Alderman C. M, Willinms, for pre- siding at the Soiree, and to Mrs. J. Walter Evans, Mrs. Rowland Morgan, and "Mr. J. A. Jones, U.C.W., for their kind assistance. This was agreed '\>0. £ \,ad. carried unanimously. B.W.T.A.—A well-attended meeting of the Association was held on Saturday evening at the Corn Market Hall, with Mr. David Samuel in the chair. The refreshment tables were presided over by Mrs. T. W. Powell. assisted by Misses James and Thomas. The programme, which had been en- trusted to Miss Dora Owen and Miss Winnie Edwards, was as follows:—Pianoforte solo, Miss Una Morgan recitation, Mr. Tom Williams; song, Miss May Morgan; address. Mr. O. Thomas, U.C.W.; song, Mr. A. Davies, U.C.W.; recitation, Miss Lily Ewart; song, Mr. W. O. Edwards; address, Rev. J. Evans, Llanfair. THE PAXTON SOCIETY.—The first ordinary meeting of the Paxton society for this year was held at the College on Wednesday evening. In the absence of the President. Alderman W. H. Palmer, the chair was occupied by Mr H. Austin, Abermad. A very interesting paper on Trees and shrubs for town planting," was read by Mr R. Weller, corpora- tion gardener. Several labelled specimens were shown, and a very interesting discussion ensued. The paper was much appreciated, and a hearty vote of thanks was accorded to Air Weller. Two new members, Mr R. Ellis, Terrace-road, and Mr T. Jones, Fronygog, Llanbadarn, were elected. A few early Rhododendron blooms were shown by Mr Hopkins, Nanteos, who will read a paper on the universally interesting subject of "Potatoes." at the next meeting. OBITUARY.—The death took place on Tuesday, the 25th ulto., of Mrs. Sarah Owen, wife of Mr. Edward Owen. Wiiliam-=treet, engine driver on the M. and M. Railway. The funeral took place on Monday, and although private was largely attended by friends and sympathisers. The interment was made in the Aberystwyth Cemetery. The Rev. T. Mortimer Green officiated at the house, and the burial service was conducted by the Rev. John Jones, Llanwnog, Mont., and the Rev. H. M. Williams, vicar of Lledrod (cousin and brother-in- law respectively of the deceased.) Among those present were Mr. C. M. Williams (Mayor), Ir. Thomas Griffiths, J.P., Mr. Owen's fellow-deacons at the Presbyterian Church, and colleagues on the Railway The chief mourners were Mr. Edward Owen (husband), Mr. R. E. Owen, M.A. (son). Mrs. Williams, Vicarage, Lle'lrod; and Mr. Thomas, Aberdare (sister and brother). Much sympathy is expressed with the sorrowing relatives. RADICAL CLUB.— The weekly meeting of the Debating Society of the Radical Club was held on Friday last, under the presidency of Mr. T. B. Hall. In the absence of the openers of a debate the members decided on a novel idea in order to perpetuate the series of successful meetings, which had been held during the winter. A number of subjects on interesting topics was placed on separate slips of paper and mixed in a box, and members volunteered to give an impromptu speech on whatever question would fall to their lot. The following is a list of subjects and speakers :—Home Rule, Edward Edwards; Is smoking injurious to health, Griffith Ellis {War, S. Hopkins Char- acteristics of the Engli-h, Welsh, Scotch, and Irish, Llew. Thomas Miser, J. H. Roberts Man, Morgan Morgans; Volunteers, J. O. Evans; When is the end of the 19th Century. D. H. Pughe; Punctuality, E. T. Williams; Beckett Williams, James Rees; Samuel Hopkins, Jack Price; Is marriage a failure, T. B. Hall; Extension of promenade, T. J. Mason The new premises, J. A. Phillips Should a husband abandon his wife; A. Lloyd Williams; T. B. Hall, Tom Jenkins. SALVATION ARMY.—The Salvation Army Sunday school and band of love members were treated to a tea meeting on Monday afternoon. A large num- ber attended, and the tables were presided over by Mrs Edward Edwards (who bears the distinction of being the first lady Sunday school superintendent in this town), Mrs Hughes, Mrs Shuring, Mrs Astley, Miss Finch, Misses Edwards, Evans, Annie Hughes. Amy Lea, and L. Williams. In the even- ing Councillor J. P. Thomas, presided over a well prepared and enjoyable eutertainment, at which prizes were given as follows :—1 Katie Hughes, Jennie Griffiths, Maggie Griffiths, Alice Ashley, Mary Hughes, Lily Griffiths, May Hughes, Beatrice Meechan. Willie Meechan. Tommy Griffiths. John Ashley, Willife Ashley, Jennie Blair, Horace Blair; 2 and 3 J. A. Griffiths, Willie Harries, Lillie Jones, Annie Hughes, Mary L. Jones, Lily Gatehouse, Maggie Jones, Sarah Jones, Pollie Martin, Richard George, and Johnnie Putt, Alice Edwards, Lily Day, M. E. Ellis, Carl Day. Clara Shurling, H. Edwards, Elsie Ellis. jJessie White, Sidney Finch, M. J. Rowlands, Annie Lewis. The Chairman warmly complimented Captain Simkin on the ex- cellency of the drilling of the children, and on the efficient manner in which each item in the even- ing's programme was rendered. It reflected great credit on the care bestowed on the training of the young. SOIREE.-A soiree was held in the New Market Hall on Wednesday evening last, in connection with the Ystwyth ol' Good Templars. The Mayor presided, and there was a large attendance. The following ladies presided at the tables:—Mrs. H. Hughes, Miss James. Miss L. M. Jones, Miss Cowley, Miss Morgan, Miss P. Richards. Miss A. Evans, assisted by Messrs C. Jones, G. H. Jones. W, Jenkins, J. Rees, and D. Davies. The arrange- j ments were made by Messrs G. P. Griffith, secret- 8 ary, and J. W.Jones (chief templar). Plants were | lent by Mrs. J. Walter Evans. The following was I the programme:—Pianoforte solo, Miss M. Dough-I ton; recitation, Shon Jones a'r bloc," Mr. David Davies duett, Y llusern," Misses Ellen Davies and Maggie Davies; song," Y fellten," Mr. J. A. Jenkins; recitation, "The lips that touch liquor shall never touch mine," Miss H. M. Evans; song, Neges y blodeuyn." Miss Jenkins; pianoforte solo, Miss Nesta Hughes song, Mr. J. D. Jones recitation, Mam yn dweyd gwell peidio," Mr. Jack James (encored); recitation, Mr. J. D. Jones cornet solo, If r. M. r'vans party, Bedd y dyn tlawd," Mr. E. H. Davies and party; dialogue, Miss Richards, Messrs Jenkins and Evans; song," Ad- miral Tom," Miss L J Warrington; recitation, Golygfa mewn ffair.' Mr A. C, Jones, U.C.W. (encored); duetti "Y ar yr afon," Misses Owen; recitation, Charley Fence," Miss M. J. Davies; song, Mr. Dick Evans; solfa-duett, Miss L M. Jones and Mr J. Haydn Jones (encored); song, "Bedd y morwr bach." Mr. E. H. Davies; song, "Loch Lomond," Miss Polly Richards. PETTY SESSIONS. Wednesday—Before Mr. John Morgans and Mr. Thomas Griffiths. DEFECTIVE TEOUGHINOS.—David Phillips, Terrace- road, was summoned ,t the instance of Mr. Rees Jones, borough surveyor, for neglectiug to keep the troughings and down pipes on his premises in good condition. The sanitary inspector (Mr. Evans) stated the work had now i>eeu done.—A fine of Is. 6d. was ordered to be paid. EXTENSION.—An application was made on behalf of Mrs. Elizabeth Jones, aibot Hotel, for an occasional license on the occasion of a masonic supper to be held on Thursday evening at the Masonic Hall.—The | application was gran?< >i. | DRUNKENNESS.—Ma;y Thomas, and Ann Jenkins, | Cambrian-street, were churged with being drunk j on the highway on two separate occasions. Both were fined 2s. 6d., ami 6d. and costs. MAINTENANCE.—Davie: Lewis, Caemain, Llandewi, Aberarth, blacksmith. was charged with neglecting to maintain his mother, Jaue Lewis, who was charge- able to the Aberystwyth Union. — Defendant was ordered to contribute Is 6d a week. M SCHOOL ATTENDANCE.—Richard F.vaus, labourer, Skinner-street, was summoned for not sending his son Richard regularly to school, and the Bench im- posed a fine of 2s 6d. VACCiN.riON L;UTIG.V.—W. Dougall, South-road, who had a conscientious objection, was granted a certificate exempting his child from vaccination. TRANSFER.—The temporary transfer of the license of the New Inn, Great Darkgate-street, was, on the application or Mr C. Massey, transferred from Mr C!!<j,ft; x di'ry cu -'J.! x trey uuuu.
Aberystwyth College Items.
Aberystwyth College Items. BIFtl.E SOCIETY. On Wednesday afternoon tne students of the College were addressed by the Rev. Dr. Cynddylan Jones on behalf of the British and Fureigu Hiulc Society. The chair was laken by Prof. Anwyl, and after transacting some business he called upon Dr. Jones to deliver his address. In the course of an interesting address the doctor stated that the object of the society was "the diffusion of the Word of God in every language throught the whole civilised and uncivilised world." The Bible has been trans- lated into nearly 400 languages, and it was translated last year into 75 new languages. After a few further preliminary remarks, he said that his purpose on this occasion was to speak of the circulation and the distribution of the Word of God by the agents of the society. He first touched upon the circulation of the Bible in the Klondyke, remarking that since the temperature of that country was not very much colder than our own at present, his listeners would not feel the change very much. He mentioned the fact that the agents of the society had discovered that country long before gold was found there, and had translated the four Gospels into the two langu- ages of the native Indian tribes; the inhabitants are all Christians in name, and have been wholly weened from polytheism and idolatry. He then proceeded to discuss the relation of the society to Patagonia. He stated that owing to the loss of property occasioned by the recent floods there the settlers had become destitute of Bibles. The Bible Society, however, had come to their rescue and had supplied them gratis with 200 Bibles, 200 Testaments, 6 pulpit Bibles, and 6 Testaments in large type. He then referred to the society's worki n connection with South Africa, and the work it had done there previous to the war, and the work it had done consequent on the war. Copieeofthe Word have been distributed already both among the British and the Boer armies—85,000 copies of the New Testament having been distributed among the former alone. Every British soldier and sailor who setR out for the front is presented with a copy of St. John's Gospel, bound in khaki. In Europe the outlook is not so encouraging, In France the circulation fell last year by some 20,000 copies, and in Spaiu by some 16,060 copies. The rev. gentleman gave as the reason for this decrease m'the first case, the Dreyfus question; and in the latter case, the Spanish-American war. But, however, there was cause for rejoicing as regards the Spanish colonies. During the last year Cuba, Porto Rico, and the Philippine Islands have been thrown open for the first time to the society's agents. The Bible has already been translated into two of their languages. In Russia the circulation has in- creased. Six hundred thousand copies were sold there last year, more than in any other European countrv-Great Britain included. This was so, lie said, because the Czar and the Greek Church were in sympathy with the movement, while the Roman Church is opposed to it. He also stated at the close of his address that the circulation of the Bible in Japan and India was increasing rapidly.—A vote of thanks was proposed to the speaker for his address by Mr. Mortimer Green and seconded by Mr. Edward Edwards.—It may here be stated that the collection made by the College branch last year amounted to E9 5s. LITERARY AKD DEBATING SOCIETY.-Last Friday evening, January 26th, the subject which this society had under discussion was "Is Imitation Limitation ? The affirmative was opened by Mr. R. D. Edwards, seconded by Miss Weeks, and the negative was up- held by Miss Hill, seconded by Mr. Scott-Williams. Able papers were read on both sides, when the philo- sophical and practical aspects were touched upon. The two terms, "imitation" and "limitation," are apt to be confusing, and some fun was occasioned by some of the speakers, who got quite muddled, and had to give up trying to come out of their difficulty. Several ladies and gentlemen spoke on both sides, and the voting resulted in favour of the negative by 53 to 50. Some remained neutral.
» Salvage Award for an Aberystwyth…
» Salvage Award for an Aber- ystwyth Steamer. In the Admiralty Division of the High Court of Justice on January 25, before Ir. Justice Barnes and Trinity Masters, the action of the owners, master and crew of the steamship Glenvech, who claimed for sal- vage services rendered to the Liverpool steamship Indrani, was heard. The owners of the Glenvech are Messrs. J. Mathias and Son, Aberystwyth. At the time in question she was on a voyage from Port St. Louis du Rhone to Bermuda in ballast. On Nov. 8, the Indrani, in the course of her voyage from China and Japan to New York with a cargo of great value, was sighted by the Glenvech with her tail end shaft broken, and it was ascertained she had been drifting about helplessly in that condition for seven days. With great difficulty the Indrani was towed to Funchal Roads, Madeira, a distance of 200 miles. The total value of the Indrani, including cargo, was £ 298,043. The Court awarded plaintiffs the sum of P,7,500, divided as follows: Owners, P,5,800 captain, £600; crew, £1,100, the boat's crew receiving a half share more than the others.
Town Council Committees.
Town Council Committees. HARBOUR COMMITTEE. This committee met on Monday evening at the Corporation Offices, when there were present Mr. R. J. Jones (in the chair), Messrs. R. Doughton and I. Hopkins, with Mr. Rees Jones (borough surveyor), and Mr. H. L. Evans (borough accountant).-The only business to transact was the examination of wages sheets and the bills, and these it was decided to recommend the Council to adopt. PUBLIC LIGHTS COMMITTEE. This Committee met on Tuesday evening in the Council Offices. Councillor R. Peake presided, and there were also preiient :-The Mayor (Alderman C. M. Williams), Alderman Peter Jones, Councillors T. E. Salmon and Isaac Hopkins. The Chairman stated that three lamps had already been placed at the Harbour, but it was now found necessary, owing to the extension, that two additional lamps were required. The Mayor proposed, and Mr. Hopkins seconded, that two additional lamps be erected, and this was agreed to. The Chairman reported that lamps had been placed along the road to Piccadily, and that one more was necessary. After some consideration, the matter was left to be surveyor. The Chairman stated that a lamp should be erected between Trinity Road and the church, and Alderman C. M. Williams was also of opinion that one should be placed there. On the proposition of Mr. Hopkins, seconded by Alderman C. M, Williams, it was agreed that alamp be erected at this spot. The Surveyor was instructed to see whether the lamp at the entrance to Tabernacle chapel could not be removed lower down so as to give light towards Crynfryn Buildings. A discussion took place upon the necessity of having the lamplighting done more efficiently, and the Surveyor was directed to issue instructions to the men regarding the cleaning, etc., of the lamps. It was also agreed to engage an extra lamplighter, and to re-arrange the districts. PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE. This committee also met on Monday evening, there being present Aid. Peter Jones (chairman), Ald. C. M. Williams (mayor), Messrs. R. Peake, R. Doughton, 1. Hopkins, and Evan H. James, with Mr. Arthur J. Hughes (town clerk). H. L. Evans, (borough accountant), and Rees Jones (borough surveyor). The wages sheets and bills were considered, and recommended to the Council for payment. The question of the insurance of the Corporation workmen arose in connection with the payment of one of the workmen, who had been injured by the steam road roller. The Chairman said it was coming rather heavy upon them, and he noticed that several Councils were considering the advis- ability of uniting with the view of securing a joint insurance scheme. It was decided that the Clerk secure information and report to the committee at a future meeting. The following plans were considered and recom- mended for adoption: Warehouse, Cambrian-street, Miss Owen, — House, Portland-road, Mr Metcalfe; four houses, North-road, Mr David Howell; altera- tions, North and South Wales Bank; alterations, house, North-parade, Mr David Lloyd. The Surveyor presented the plans of the proposed street paving in various parts of the town, and these will be presented at the meeting of the Council for adoption. At the suggestion of the Surveyor, the Com- mittee decided to purchase a small crane from Mr David Lluyd at a price of £17. The Surveyor was directed to advertise for the supply of provender for next year. The Medical Officer (Dr. A. Thomas) presented his annual report of the sanitary condition and health of the district. In the course of this he stated that the area of the borough was 857 acres. The number of cases of infectious disease notified during the year was 42, as compared with 43 in 1898, 11 in 1897, and 28 in 1896. The number of births registered during the year was 155, 83 being I males and 72 females. This was a percentage of 23.1 on the old census figures, 19.5 I on the last census, and 18-2 on a population of 8,5001 This number of births was 28 less than that recorded in the previous year, which was the highest number registered in any year in Aberyst- wyth. The number of deaths registered during the year was 139, being 14 less than that in 1898. This taken on a population of 8,500 would mean a death-rate of 16'3 per thousand, and on a popula- on of 9,003 14'6. Nineteen of the deaths were cmongst visitors, leaving 123 deaths amongst el persons who were inhabitants. The average death rate at Aberystwyth for the past 12 years was 15-5. The infant mortality was high. Inasmuch as the I town prided itself on its pure air and healthy position, he urged upon the Council the desirability 11 y of having better ventilation and good access of light in all premises. The average yearly tempera- ture was 51-2 degress, and the mean daily rain j 105. This equality of temperature practically c::i.stcn throughonfc the year- so that the v. later temperature compared favourably with that of the south coast health resorts without their relaxing effects. There was recorded during the year 1,666 hours of bright sunshine. He considered that to meet the requirements for proper workmen's dwellings in the town, 100 more houses would have to be erected. The Surveyor was direct"d to rvnfer with Mr. Weller (corporation gardener) in the matter of laying out trees and shrubs at the Castle Grounds.
ABERAYRON.
ABERAYRON. PERSONAL.—The district superintendent of the Prudential Assurance Company, Mr. T. Leonard, has come from Machynlleth with his family to reside at Aberayron. THE FUNERAL SERMON in memory of the late Capt. Evan Thomas Evans will be preached at the Tabernacle to-night (Thursday), by the Rev. E. Morris. PENIEL CHURCH.—Mr. James R. Harries, of Panteg, late of Llyswen Mills, was on Thursday last elected by the members of the Peniel Chapel to represent them on the committee of the British School, vice Mr. John Williams. We heartily con- gratulate the members of Peniel on their choice of so suitable a representative. CONSERVATIVE ASSOCIATION.-A, meeting of this Association was held on Tuesday at the Town Hall, when the different districts were represented by delegates. The chief business was to appoint an election agent in room of Mr. Davies, Aberyst- wyth, who was retiring, and Mr. Daniel Watkins, solicitor, Lampeter, was appointed. LITERARY AND DEBATING SOCIETY.—A meeting of this Society was held at the Assembly Rooms on Friday, the question for debate being That the qualification for the Franchise should be educa- tion." The question was taken up with warmth and ability by several members. The chair was taken by the President, Alderman J. M. Howell. ILLNESS.—We regret to state that Dr. Williams is still very seriously ill. He is now attended by a professional nurse, who is also his niece. It is hoped he will soon recover. Mr. Thomas Davies, Compton House, is also ill, but not seriously. Mr. John Jones, auctioneer, who had so unfortunate an accident some time ago, is now able to go about a little. We are glad to learn that Mr. Gold is much better, although he is still very weak. SPOTTED.—In last week's Black and White" Budget of war scenes around Mafeking is a photo- graph of a portion of our garrison having grub." Mr. Edwin Davies, of the Cap Mounted Police, has been identified in the group by many who know him well. The wish is father to the thought and a keen desire to see a pal's face may pardonably make one's imagination a little more elastic than usual in these stirring times. THE WAR.—On Sunday, Mr. J. D. Jenkins, Feathers Hotel, received a letter from his brother Mr. W. It Jenkins, who has joined the Colonial Forces attached to General Gatacre in which he vividly scribed his South Africian life at the present i me, and stated that he had been trans- ferred t the Mounted Infantry. There was also enclosed in a neat parcel for Miss Jenkins, a biscuit which-forms part of their daily menu with the following legend neatly painted on it. To Margaret with love from Wm. Rees, Bushman's Hoek, South Africa." LOCAL DIPLOMATISTS.—Scene: A cobbler's shop occasionaly turned into a barber's. Barber (lather- ing a young tailor) Excellent, sir. excellent. I wish you were a member of the Cabinet, you'd shake 'em up a little. The tailor: You bet I would. Why were not faster and bigger transports used? Why were better guns not sent out, and more mounted men? The barber: Yes, lad, but it's the British Government. We must pass trifles by. The tailor I wonder what will they do with Kruger when they catch him. The barber: 0, send him to Barnum, lad, and we'll stand a chance to have a sight of him. SUICIDF,Oll Sunday morning a sad case of suicide took place at Aberayron, Thomas Morgan, 11, Regent-street, who had suffered from a long and tedious illness was found dead in his bed with a rope around his neck. Mrs. Margaret Kelly who had waited upon Mr. Morgan and his wife was the first witness of the distressful occurrence. Medical aid was quickly summoned and Dr. Davies accom- panied by P.S. Davies arrived on the scene and cut down the body, but life was extinct. An inquest was held on Monday by the district Coroner, Dr. Abel Evans, Lampeter. Mrs. Kelly, Messrs Daniel Williams, Regent-street, and Evan Jones, and David Griffiths, Victoria-street, gave evidence after viewing the body, and the jury returned a verdict of suicide while temporarily insane. SOCIAL EVENING.— On Thursday evening a very enjoyable entertainment was held at the Assembly Rooms under the auspices of a number of Aberayron ladies, although the event was of a somewhat private nature the invitations were so numerous as almost to deprive it of that character. The programme included dancing, singing and reciting. Refreshments were served out in a splendid manner, and all those present highly appreciated the treat. The following contributed songs, Miss Lily Rose, Miss Bess Lewis, the Misses Kate Jones and Bess Lewis rendered a duet, and Miss Davies, Police Station, in her usual fine style gave a recitation; Miss Lloyd, Llysaeron; Miss Hughes, R.A.M. Park View, assisted by Mrs. Griffiths, The Vicarage, acted as accompanists. Miss Griffiths, Miss Evans, Alban-square, Miss Davies, Tanyfron Villa; and several other willing hands also assisted to bring the procceedings to a successful issue. BOARD OF GUARDIANS. The usual meeting of the Aberayron Board of Guardians was held on Wednesday last, the mem- bers present being: Mr. Lewis James (chairman), Mr. T. Lloyd (vice-chairman), Mrs. Rees, Messrs. D. Jones, Llanfihangel Ystrad; D. M. Rowlands, Llansantffraid; Jenkin Davies, Llansilio; J. M. Jones, Cilcennin; James Williams, Dibewid; A* Lloyd Rees, Llanarth; and J. M. Howell, Hen- fynyw; with B. C. Jones (clerk), G. Evans (master), and W. Evans and A. LI. Thomas, relieving officers. MASTER'S REPORT. The Master reported that the number of inmates at the House was 14, the number the corresponding period last year being 13. During the fortnight 20 vagrants were relieved, as compared with 32 GIFTS TO THE INMATES. The Clerk was, on the proposition of Mr. J. M. Howell, seconded by Mr. T. A. Lloyd, directed to convey the thanks of the Board to Mrs. Leah Jones, 3, North-road, for her gifts of tobacco, buns, and oranges, for the inmates, and to Mrs. Lewis, of Llanaeron, for a parcel of illustrated papers. AN UNFORTUNATE INVESTMENT. The Joint Counties' Asylum, Carmarthen, wrote stating that Thomas Jones, late of Cwmbedw, Llanarth, who was admitted on Aug. 20th, 1892, died on the 18th Jan. last, aged 66 years, of chronic disease. Deceased had eight P,50 shares in the House and Land Investment Trust, one of the Balfour Trusts, which were converted into 22 Zl shares in the United Realisation Co., Ltd. The Clerk was instructed to ascertain whether there was any prospect of realising the latter. The Clerk informed the Board that there was a box of the deceased's effects, of which he had taken an inventory, at the house of the late Mr. T. Elias Davies, Penybont. LOCAL GOVERNMENT BOARD COMMUNICATION. The Local Government Board wrote a final letter in reference to the complaint of the Guardians respecting Mr. Edward Williams in the cases of Daniel Evans, Cilcennin, and Ayron Jenkins, Llan- fihangel Ystrad, was read, in which the action of the Guardians was completely approved of.—Mr. John M. Howell proposed that the consideration of the reply and of the whole bearings of the case be postponed until Mr. Edward Williams, who has, or had been, he was sorry to hear it, serionsly ill, had recovered. The opinion of the Local Government Board had been expressed in very direct and un- equivocal terms. They might be looked upon as ignorant and uncultured people and possibly their views and resolutions were traced to a lack of proper early training—(laughter)—and a lack of respect for their superiors—(laughter)—but the Local Government Board might be trusted not to err in those high qualities. In the matter of sympathy with officers generally and with old officers in particular, the Local Government Board could be relied upon, yet the answer of the Local Government Board, after Mr. Edward Williams had said what he had to say and after the Guardians had said what they had to say, had endorsed the action of the Guardians in very significent terms. There was one obscure point made clear, and it was a matter of great public importance. They frequently hau cases of able-bodied men, who were attended by their own medical men, and who, after a long ill- ness, and after their resources bad been exhausted, applied for parish relief and the Medical Officer of the Union must see them. In such cases the private medical man sometimes continned his visits, actuated by personal sympathy or interest in the case. This did not justify the Medical Officer of the Union in not paying periodical visits. It was his duty to do so, and to enter the result of his examinations of the patient on the medical relief book, for on that report the Guardians based and graduated the amount of relief. The reply of the Local Government Board made that duty of a medical officer of the union quite clear. He did not wish to dwell on other aspects of the corres- pondence until Dr. Williams recovered, which he hoped would be soon. He therefore proposed that the reply be considered at the next meeting of the Board. This was seconded by Mr T. A. Lloyd, and carried unanimously.
West Merioneth Monthly Meeting.
West Merioneth Monthly Meeting. The Calvinistic Methodists of West Merioneth- shire held their Monthly Meeting on Monday, Tues- day and Wednesday at Barmouth under the presidency of the Rev. R. R. Roberts, Blaenau Festiniog. On í';1ry 0v::n;:r' :"r: r- LlC ')C',1 r-1- Meeting was held at Park-road Chapel. The follow- ing grants to necessitous churches were agreed upon: —Carmel, Z4 Llanelltyd, L8 Siloh, iE5 Rhiw- spardyn, z25. Grants were also made to the follwing who are students at Bala College :—Messrs. Rowland J. Jones; Blaenau Festiniog; D. O. Ellis, Abcrgyn- olwyn; and John Elias Roberts, Dolgelley. The. Rev, E. Jones Edwards, Arthog, was elected to the Forward Movement C..mmittee of the General Assembly; the Rev. John Williams, B.A., Dolgelley, to the Book Committee of the General Assembly and the Rev. E. Vaughan Humphreys to the Loan Committee of the Quarterly Association. A com- mittee was appointed to consider the best means of establishing a memorial to the late Rev. Robert Owen, M.A,, formerly secretary of the Monthly Meeting. The committee was chosen as follows :— Rev. David Jones, Festinijg Rev. O. E. Williams, Pennal Rev. R. J. Williams, Blaenau Festiniog; Mr, Edward Griffith, Dolgelley and Mr. Ed. Rowland, Pennal. On Tuesday afternoon the general meeting was held at Christ Church, when there was a full attendance of delegates. The foregoing decisions of the committee were confirmed. The Rev. Evan Jones, Carnarvon, and the Rev. John Owen. Mold, appeared as a deputation on behalf of the Centenary Fund. Both gentlemen delivered stirring addresses, urging upon the churches their duty to contribute generously toward this laudable object.—The Rev W. R. Jones. Llanfrothen, and Mr. Edward Griffith, J.P., Dolgelley, were appointed presidents of the Monthly Meeting for 1900.-The Rev. D. Roberts, Festiniog, proposed a resolution in reference to the war, expressing the regret of the Meeting at the present outbreak of hostilities, and deciding to ar- range special meetings of prayer and humiliation, and to petition for protection and a furtherance of Divine blessing.—The Rev. J. Williams, Dolgelley, seconded the resolution, which was carried without a dissentient. An elaborate numerical and financial statement was presented by the secretary (Rev 0 E Williams) showing that the total number of communicants in the West Merionethshire district was 8,958, and the number of hearers 15,320. The total collections towards all purposes during the year amounted to E12,343 6s. ld., and chapel debts had been decreased during the year to the extent of £2,683 4s. lid. It was reported that of the 54 churches in the district, 32 now used non-intoxicating wine at communion.—The usual preaching services were largely attended. The Rev. E. Roberts, Dol- gelley, preached at Caersalem Chapel on Monday evening: the Rev. J. Owen, Mold, at Caersalem on Tuesday night; the Rev. R. Watkins, Bryncrug, at Park-road on Wednesday morning; and the Rev. J. Roberts, Corris, in the afternoon, and the Rev. D. Jones, Festiniog, and the Rev. E. Jones, Carnarvon, in the evening at Caersalem Chapel.
BALA.
BALA. SCHOLASTIC.—We are glad to understand that Mr. David Roger Rowlands, son of Mr. D. Rowlands, glazier, Bala, was recently successful in passing the examination of the Pharmaceutical Society, and is now an A.P.S. Mr. Rowlands was formerly a pupil of Mr. Evans at the County School, and served his apprenticeship with Mr. J. Williams, chemist, Bala. PENLLYN RURAL DISTRICT COUNCIL. The monthly meeting was held on Saturday week last, when there were present Mr. L. J. Davies (chairman), Mr. R. Thomas (vice-chairman), Mrs. Price, Messrs. Wm. Richards, Robert Jones, J. LI. Jones, John Roberts. E. M. Roberts, Evan Jones, R. Hughes, and T. R. Dakin (assistant clerk).—The committee appointed by the Council in the matter of the Frongoch Bridge presented a lengthy report. They had had interviews with the representatives of the G.W.R. and the Bala and Festiniog Railway Companys. Mr. Grant, on behalf of the former company, had said that he would not recommend the crossing of the line at the place the Council contemplated, near Frongoch station, as it would prevent them extending their platform and incur a great expense without yielding an adequate return. He, however, suggested that the question of cross- ing the river on the side of the present road be considered as an alternative scheme, which would present less (lifficulties.-It was resolved that the report be received, and that Mr. Evan Jones be asked to prepare an estimate of the cost of the alternative scheme, so that they might consult the other Councils interested.—Mr. R. Thomas reported he had received several favourable replies from the property owners with regard to contributing a sum equal to one-half year's rent of their property toward the Llandderfel water supply scheme.— The macter was adjourned for another month to await the receipt of the whole of the replies.— The Medical Officer, in his report, said three cases of scarlet fever had been notified. One case proved fatal owing to complications arising, but the other cases were mild, and it was quite likely that the district had now got rid of the disease.—The Sur- veyor reported that the weather during the last weeks was very trying to the roads. The following roads had been or were now being repaired Waun, Pentretainycwm, Coedybedd, Bethel, Dolgadfa, and Penantllin.—Mr. W. Richards said he was glad to see the Chairman and Mrs. Price resuming their duties after their illness.—He proposed a vote of sympathy with Mrs Morris and the Clerk, who were unable to attend owing to illness. Mr. R. Jones seconded, and the resolution was passed unani- mously.
TOWYN.
TOWYN. THE ROADS.-The Barmouth steam roller is now busily engaged in repairing and levelling the main roads. COUNTY SCHOOL.—A meeting of subscribers of £ 3 and upwards to the funds of the Towyn Intermediate School was held on Monday evening at the School- room. Two donation governors were appointed for the ensuing year, viz., Messrs. H. W. Griffiths, College-terrace, and R. P. Morgan, Llwynteg. DEBATING SOCIET)'. -On I uesday evening the weekly meeting of the Literary and Debating Society was held in Cadvan House. The subject was, "Which is the best form of Government, Monarchy or Re- public?" Miss Roberts, Board School, took the Monarchy part, and Mr. Whittaker for the Republic. VOLUNTEER ITEMS.—Capt. Kirkby, son of the late Mr. E. D. Kirkby, Llanfendigaid, has been called out on active service. He left on Monday evening by the mail train for London to join his regiment. A large number of friends accompanied him to the station to witness his departure.—Over 20 recruits have enlisted in the local volunteer corps during the week. It is very pleasing to note that several of these recruits have already applied to the War Office to go out on active service to the Transvaal.
PENNAL.
PENNAL. PROPOSED STATION AT GOGARTH.-On Friday evening last a meeting of the local committee was held at the Schoolroom, Pennal, to consider the decision of the Board of Directors of the Cambrian Railway with regard to the proposed new railway station at Gogarth. It was announced that the decision was a favourably one. Mr. R. C. Anwyl, Llugwy, occupied the chair, and there were also present, Rev. O. E. Williams, C.M., Pennal; Messrs Lascelles, Penmaenclyfi; Hugh Jones, Rhiandi; J. D. Evans, Penmaenissa; John Rees, Ynys; Humphrey Jones, quarry manager; Hugh Rees, and Edward Rowlands. The Rev. O. E. Williams proposed a vote of thanks to the Directors of the Cambrian Railway Company and to Mr. Denniss, the general manager, for their kind decision. Mr. Edward Rowlands seconded, and it was carried unanimously. All the members of the local committee were appointed to correspond with the landowners and the quarry proprietors of the district, and to collect funds. A committee was formed, and Mr. Anwyl was elected chairman; Mr. Lascelles, treasurer; and Mr. J. D. ETans, Penmaenissa, secretary. The following were appointed to make a house-to-house collection for the respective districts—Pennal Bridge to Aber- groes; Messrs. J. Rees and H. Jones; Pennal District, xtev. U. E. Wniiams and Mr. Hugh Jones. It was decided to accept the Company's offer with a view of having Mr. Denniss to inspect, and to see what would be the actual amount of cost of the proposed new station.
BORTH.
BORTH. LECTURE.—To-night (Thursday) the Rev. Cynddylan Jones will deliver a lecture on "The Foreign Bible Society at the Congregational Chapel. NEW HoTisEs. -Several new houses are now being built at the north end of the town. Several other large houses will shortly be commenced. VISITORS.-Tliis little seaside resort is not behind for visitors. There are a large number at present staying in the different parts of the village. Among those we notice here is Major Taunton, Cardigan Artillery, who has taken up residence at Brynele. Several applications have been received for apart- ments during the spring in several houses. EARLY CLOSING.—All the shops of the village are now closed each evening at eight o'clock prompt, and on Wednesdays at one. This was started on Monday, and it is very pleasing to hear that good attention is paid to this matter, but it is very sad that no institute nor any other society have been started for the young shopkeepers during their leisure hours. WRECK OF THE "OCEAN BELLE."—The following appeared_ in a Liverpool paper :—A despatch from Ringkjobing, Jutland, reports that up to Monday seven bodies have been recovered from the wreck of the British schooner "Ocean Belle," which was wrecked on the 11th inst., near Fjaltring. One of these has been identified as that of the captain, Richard Williams. OBITUARY.—After a short illness, the death took place, at Everton House, Borth, of Kate Lewis, wife of Capt. William Davies Lewis, of this place. The deceased was a sister to the late Rev. Rowlands, Wesleyan minister, Lampeter. She attended the funeral at Lampeter, where it is thought she contracted a cold. She was only 31 years of age, and the most faithful member of the Libanus Chapel. Much sympathy is felt with her husband, who is now on a voyage to River Plate. The funeral takes place at Penygarn Cemetery to-day (Thursday).
I London Letter.I
I London Letter. I [FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT. I I London, Wednesday Afterncr., I PARLIAMENT. For the moment, the excitement incident to the meeting of Parliament overshadows even the news as to the progress of the The Government is riding for a fall. Spion's Kop was to have covered a multitude of sins, and members of the Front Bench hoped 1p have assured the House that at Lisi matters had taken a turn, and that the triumphal march to Pretoria had begun. Unfortunately nothing is further from truth. In spite of the enormous number of soldiers at the seat of war, in spite of all our wonderful generals and strategists, and in spite of the Heaven sent Cabinet, matters are daily assuming a more serious aspect in South Africa. Spion's Kop is the most serious defeat we have had. Mr. Jesse Collings himself must surely admit that it is something more than a check and worse than a reverse, in plain language it is a defeat. Bullet 's plQ-ns hinged upon Spion's KOD. the whole advance from Colenso depended upon Spion's Kop, and Spion's Kop has failed us. People who have not lost their faith in Buller are beginning to ask Was Spion's Kop the objective of General Buller's plans, or was it the objective of this Tory Government's plans. Was it to signal the relief of Lady smith pressed by the enemy, or the relief of this incomparable Cabinet pressed by its own friends ? GOVERNMENT INTERFERENCE. In spite of official denials by members of the Government, it has now been proved by Sir George White's despatch that his deliberate opinion as to the conduct of the campaign in Natal had to be waived in favour of that of the Governor of the Colony. Sir George White would not have brooked the interference of such a personage unless he had been instructed to do so from higher quarters. The disaster at Glencoe can therefore be traced directly to the inter- ference of civilians in London. There is evidence also that General Buller's plans have been interfered with, and we already know that Sir W. Butler's excellent advice was treated with contempt. Is there any wonder, therefore, that the consequences have been brought home to us by the battles of Magersfontein, Colenso, and Spion's Kop. It almost looks as if our strategists had done the wrong thing on every occasion. Is an evil spirit pursuing the British Army ? PRETORIA. While we have been lamenting our defeats, the Boers have not been glorifying in thei;' victories. At least, that is what Mr. Fasten says in the Daily Mail" of Monday. I never buy the Daily Mail" except when the news comes of a British defeat. It is on those occasions extremely interesting. It is a paper written, as its editor once said, by young men," and one can add, for children." It was, therefore, quite a welcome surprise to find an article written by an American journalist newly come from Pretoria, in which the Boers receive the highest testimonials a people can have. The greatest serenity exists at Pretoria." What a contrast to London Officials of the Govern- ment, business men and professional men, nearly all went to the front soon after the breaking out of the war." A single instance of boastful predictions did not come under my attention." The women take delicacies to our soldiers. I think private soldiers get more delicacies from the hands of the Boer women than ever find their way to the officers." I know the Boers have been taking every precaution to guard the property in Johannesburg." What a picture it is. Is there any wonder that every nation in the world except Turkey and England wish to see this small republic victorious ? DR. LEYDS. Though the defeat at Spion's Kop was serious news, perhaps the most serious new, of all is that Dr. Leyds is being received by European nations with honour. Germany- our latest ally according to Birmingham Joseph—receives him as the Transyaal Envoy, as the United States is receiving Mr Montagu White. If the nations of Europe and the United States agree to interfere, as the Continental powers agreed to interfere in the case of Greece and Turkey where shall we be ? Suppose they let us know that this war must stop, that it was an unrighteous war from the start, and that they admiring the plucky stand made by the Boers intend to interfere in the name of humanity? Will your rampant jingo desira to fight the world ? What will our Colonies say to it ? IMPERIAL FEDERATION. I fancy that after this war, even though no powers interfere to check it, some measure of Imperial Federation will be the outcome of all the talk about Imperialism. Australia and Canada are not going to provide troops to fight England's battles if these battles are being manoeuvred from Downing-street, and they will demand a voice in the Government of the Empire. Such a measure would undoubtedly bring others in its train, and it would immediately effect Home Rule for Wales, Ireland and Scotland. However, it is not safe to prophecy, though there must be a tremendous shuffiing of the cards as a result of this calamitous war. MR. JUSTICE GRANTHAM Nobody who knows anything of Justice Grantham is at all surprised at his foolish and indiscreet attack upon Dean Kitchin. It will be remembered that a year or two ago, when on circuit in Wales, he made several public references which brought upon him severe reprisals. Nobody who has seen something of the war spirit in London and the departure of our soldiers can deny that the charges made by Dean Kitchin—not those which Mr. Justice Grantham said he made-are perfectly true. And what a contrast to the spirit in which the Boers go to war I OPENING OF PARLIAMENT. The seventh session of the fourteenth Parliament of Queen Victoria was opened on Tuesday. Members of the House of Commons were informed that in the Estimates for the public service of the year the provision for military expenditure must be largely increased on account of the charge for military operations in South Africa. Sir H. Campbell-Bannerman id there was no apparent indication that we had advanced any practical step towards the attainment of the object in view-the clear- ing from the Queen's dominions of the in- vader. He expressed the readiness of the Liberal party to support the prosecution of the war with vigour and with unstinted means, in order that as rapidly as possible the integrity of the Queen's dominions might be vindicated and a successful issue attained. He criticised the conduct of the negotiations 0 by the Government and the lack of provision of the military requirements arising out of the hostilities which their policy had made possible, and which their mode of further- ing their policy made probable. Lord Rosebery made a little surprise by bringing the Prime Minister to books unexpectedly. the Prime Minister to books unexpectedly.
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:=,; LLANBAiJAiiN. rETTY SESSIONS-JANUARY 25TH.-Pefore J ;.T, W- Ronsall (chairman). Q T-T ;.ill, David T nomas, Esqrs., Major Bonsall and Dr. Morgan. CARRYING A GUN WITHOUT A LICENCE.—Eva Laward Morgan, labourer, Tynygwndwn, Pont- (iiv(.iyooudau, was summoned for having on the tn December carried a o-nn ,tl'01lt n li--n-e at uan-jauarn tawr.—Mr. T. Cruickshank prosecuted on behalf of the Inland Reveiiue.-P.C. Powell said that he saw defendant at Goginan carrying a gun. He bad shot a bini. When defendant saw witness he ran away, but later in the day witness saw defendant who then denied having carried a gun. -The defendant was lined 10s and costs. R BRANDY WITHOUT LICE,-C F,. -William Jenkins, i.uiiKt.-t!per, Rhyulydan Arms, Punier kvyd, was sum- moned for having sold brandy without having a licence on November 1st. Mr. T. Cruickshank, inland revenue officer, Aberystwyth, prosecuted, and stated that defendant had communicated with the Commissioner and had come to an understanding as defendant did not intend selling it by fraudu- lent means, but that his wife had disobeyed him. lie was, therefore, asked to witndraw the summons. Ihe Bench granted the application. POLLUTED WELL.—Evan Edwards, Cwmerfin, Trefeurig, was summoned by John Rowlands, sani- tary inspector, Goginan, for allowin a well used for domestic purposes to become polluted so as to be injurious to health, at Tanyrallt, Llanbadarn Fawr. The Sanitary Inspector stated that the water ran from the roof into the well and there had been three cases of scarlet fever in the house.-De- fendant's son appeared and said that his father would like to keep the well open for the cattle, but would close it if necessary.—The Bench ordered the well to be closed at once and defendant to pay the costs. CONSECRATION OF THE NEW BURIAL GROUND. On Tuesday the new Burial Ground for the parish of Llanbadarn was consecrated by the Lord Bishop of St. David's, and a large number of people had gathered to witness the ceremony. The clergy present were:—The Ven. Archdeacon Protheroe, Rev. Prebendary Williams, Rev. Nathaniel Thomas, vicar of Llanbadarn; Rev. W. Footman, M.A., curate of Llanbadarn; Rev. Ambrose Jones, curate of St. Michael's; Rev. J. E. Lloyd, curate of St. Mary's; Rev. J. F. Lloyd, vicar of Llanilar; Rev. W. Evans, vicar of Llanygorwen; Rev. G. Blackwell, vicar of Penrhyncoch; Rev. W. Evans, vicar of Llanfihangel-geneu'r-glyn; Rev. Wm. Williams, Eleroh. Mr. T. W. Barker, the assistant diocesan registrar, was also present. At 11, prior to the ceremony of consecration, a service, which was conducted in English, was held at the Church, and was well attended. The Rev. Prebendary Williams and Archdeacon Protheroe read the lessons, and the Rev Nathaniel Thomas also took part. The sermon was preached by the Lord Bishop, who took for his text the the last verse of the 15th. chapter of the 1 Corinthians, Therefore my beloved brethren, be ye steadfast, unmovable. always abounding in the work of the Lork. forasmuch as ye know that your labour is not in vain of the Lord." His Lordship mainly dwelt on the resurrection -of the dead, and showed how the ordinance of consecration, such as the one for which they had met that day, depended on the doctrine of the Resurrection of the dead. The chapter from which the preacher chose his text treats of the Resurrection, and he proceeded to give a short analysis of the chapter. In the first place, he said, the chapter contained two reasons for Paul's certainty in regard to the Resurrection of the dead; secondly, it contained Paul's method of answering objections to the doctrine of the Resurrection. The two grounds of Paul's strong belief in the resurrection were, first, this assurance that Christ Himself had risen from the dead, and secondly, the living union of Christ with His followers. Special hymns also were sung at the service. At the conclusion of the service, a pro- cession was formed to the site of the Burial Ground, which was headed by the clergy. On arriving at the cemetery, the petition asking the Bishop to consecrate the ground, was presented by Mr. Tom Edwards, chairman of the Burial Board, which was read out by Mr. T. W. Barker, the assistant diocesan registrar,. Carmarthen. The Bishop then engaged in prayer, which was specially devoted to consecration, after which the hymn. "0 fryniau Caersalem ceir gweled," was sung by the large congregation. Mr. Barker then read the deed of conveyance, which had been presented by Mr. Henry Griffiths, clerk to the Burial Board, and the Bishop affixed his signature to the deed. The Bishop then concluded the ceremony by pro- nouncing the benediction.
LLANILAR.
LLANILAR. A GREAT DISAPPOINTMENT.—The improvement in the water supply of the village. PERSONAL.—Ganger Evan Evans, who had a bad accident recently, is making good progress towards recovery. AKJIISTICE.—The delegates appointed to consider a certain affair which has had much attention in certain circles of late have decreed, as it were, an armistice for the time being, by proclaiming the disputed rights neutral ground. Let us hope that wise counsel will prevail. CAKMEL SUNDAY SCHOOL.—Mr. Ellis, the appointed visitor of the Sunday Schools in the division, paid a visit to this School last Sunday. He expressed his pleasure that, late though it was, children's preparation classes had been started, and that they were in the energetic hands of the superintendent, Mr. William Morris. But he urged them most earnestly to give Mr. Morris all the assistance they could. The children were well worthy of their best attention. Examination time was at hand, and there wa.3 no time to lose. WHERE ARE OUR SPORTSMEN—?Anyone taking a walk late at night between Abermade and the village cannot help being struck by the frequent yelping of foxes in the adjacent plantations, which must be harbouring a goodly number of the poultry yards' worst enemies. Especially is this the case in the wood behind Cwrtycadno, where the ominous yelps are continually heard for hours together. The place seems to have been very appropriately named, Cwrtycadno, or according to the older name, Clwtycadno, which was more appropriate still.
Aberystwyth Private Street…
Aberystwyth Private Street Works Act. The decisions in the appeal cases under the Private Streets Works Act, in which property owners objected to the apportionment of the cost of proposed private street works in Trevor-road, made by the Town Council, were given at the Sessions at the Town Hall on Wednesday. The presiding magistrates were Messrs. John Morgan and Thomas Griffiths. -Mr. John Morgan, who announced the result, said the Bench had decided as to the objections of Capt. Jenkins and Mr. W. J. Watkins to dismiss the same with costs— court fees only. As to Mr. Nightingale's objection in Loveden-road, they amended the apportionment by striking out his name, and ordering the Urban District Council to pay the court fees. Mr. C. Massey, on behalf of Mr. A. J. Hughes (town clerk), said in that event he had to apply for a case to be stated on a point ef law, and also to affix the amount of recognisances in the event of appeal. The Bench agreed to state a case and fixed the amount of recognisances at £25.
Family Notices
Births, marriages and Deaths. 13 BERTHS. ANTHONY.—January 27th, the wife of William Anthony, town porter, of a daughter. MARRIAGE. DAVIES—HUGHES.—At New Jewin Chapel, London, on the 26th ult., Miss Margaret Davies, Maesydderwen, to Mr. J. Hughes Evans, draper, Dolgwm House, both of Lampeter. EVANS—WILLIAMS.— At the Welsh Congregational Chapel, Liverpool, an the 30th ult., Miss Evans. Oswestry, formerly of Aberdovey, to Mr. John Jones Williams, Prospect-place, Aberdovey. EVANS-WILSON.-At St. Paul's Chapel, Aberystwyth, by Mr. J. J. Hughes, registrar, Talybont, Mr. Rich- ard Evans, Dole, Llancynfelin, railway plate-layer, to Miss Elizabeth Wilsou, 1, Terrace, Taliesin, Lian. cynfelin. HAZELDINK—JONBS.—Saturday, January 27th, 1900* by Mr. J. J. Hughes, registrar, Talybont, Thomas James Hazeldine, gardener, Crosswood, to Miss Margaret Pugh Jones, Cnwch Coch. JONES-JOFL. -Friday, January 26th, at the Register Office, Aberystwyth, by Mr. Wm. Jones, registrar, Aberystwyth, Mr Thomas Jones, 9. Green Gardens, Trefechan, Aberystwyth, to Miss Sarah Ann Joel, •s{of the same place. LEWIS—EVANS.—At the C. M. Chapel, Tregaron. on the 24th ult., Miss Lizzie Lewis, Oxford House, to Mr. John Evans, carpenter, both of Tregaron. DEATHS. EVANs.-26th ult., at Penparke, Jane Evans, wife of Evan Evans, aged 60 years. JENKINS.—28th ult., at Baker-street, Aberystwyth, David Morris, son of Mr. David Jenkins, tailor, aged 14 years. LEWIS.-9th ult., at Everton House, Borth, Kate, wife of Capt. W. Davies Lewis, aged 31 years. MORGAN.—January 27th, Thomas Morgan, Esgair- geiliog, Corris. OWEN. -25th ult., Sarah Owen, wife of Edward Owen, William-street, Aberystwyth, aged 53 years. OWEN.-30th ult., at 24 Railway-terrace, Aberyst- wyth, Elizabeth Owen, widow of the late Peter Owen, aged 68 years. WILLIAMS.—27th ult., at Garneddwen, Corris, Mrs. Williams, wife of Mr. John Williams. WILLIAMS.—January 22nd, Elizabeth Anne, eldest daughter of Griffith Williams4 Frondeg, Llwyngwril, aged 19 years. Printed and Published by the Proprietor, GEORGB REES, at the WHLSH GAZETTE" Printeries, Bridge-street, Aberystwyth, in the County of Cardigan, Thursday, February 1st, 1900.