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CARDIGAN | DISTRICT LETTER.
CARDIGAN DISTRICT LETTER. THE SELBY MISFORTUNE. Various members of the Bacon lactory Com- mittee stated that marked copies of the Selby Times," containing a full report of the shareholders: of the Yorkshire Bacon Curing Co., Ltd., had been sent to them through post, by whom no one could say. That report has its lessons, and it may be of general interest to give the purport of what has happened at Selby. The balance sheet presented by the Chairman of Directors for the year ending 31st December last was of a disastrous character. The paid-up capital of the Company is £ 15,000, and after giving credit for all assets, there was a debit balance of £ 7,236. The loss in the first half- year was Z4,447, and in the second half-year, £ 2,789. The Chairman explained to the share- holders the numerous causes which had brought about this state of things, viz.(l) Bad manage- ment to begin with, by which a large sum was lost through defective curing. (2) Excessive outlay in building and equipment. The factory could be built to-day at one-third less cost. (3) Inability to procure supplies, suitable in weight and quality, locallv, while owing to the regulations of the West Riding County Council (under order of the Board of Agriculture), it was impossible for the Directors to import Irish pigs. At a time when pigs were bought for 40s per cwt., and during the months from September to December, when they should have been killing 300 pigs a week, there were none to be got. (4) Working under the capacity of the factory, and therefore with a surplus staff. (5) Fierce competition in the trade, and the expenses of establishing a connection. (6) A period of bad prices in the bacon trade—the lowest on record. (7) Bank charges. (8) Want of prac- tical guidance on the Board of Directors. (9) Dishonest trader?. The Company investigated a complaint as to their alleged inferior bacon, and they found that bacon cured elsewhere had been passed as theirs.. Notwithstanding the unfortunate state of affairs the Chairman considered the outlook hopeful. He admitted that mistakes had been made, but there was no reason why they should recur in the future, and with the experienced gained, the directors and staff hoped successful results would yet be attained. 7000 nia-s were killed last year and with a very z, slight increase in the establishment charges the output of the factory might be doubled. Some people thought the Company were philanthropists and would buy anything, but the farmers were now getting to understand what was required, and some of the best agriculturists in the neighbourhood were sending their pigs to the factory. It was satisfactory to note too, that no shares in the factory had changed hands below par, while the last lot had been sold at 5s. premium. The report was unanimously adopted, and a vote of confidence in the Directors was passed. RESPECTABLE ME AT VARIANCE. A police court case which caused considerable town talk was heard on Thursday last by the Borough bench. Colonel Picton Evans presiding, such ° case arising out of the following circumstances. The complainant, John James Owen, chief telegraph clerk at the Post Office, shortly after leaving work on the evening of the 29th ult.. was, according to his statement, met near the P.O. by the defendant, Walter James Wigley (just home from sea), who first accused -1.. him of having struck his sister some time previuusiv. » Owen admitted this, and said he had paid for it, j ■when Wigley struck him in the face, and abused J him. Owen went to the Justices' Clerk's residence J with the intention of procuring a warrant against J the defendant, when he again attacked him, and | winded him, whether by kick or blow he could I not say. Being in bodily fear of the defendant, J Owen had since had police protection. Under J cross-examination. Owen alleged that he had been | provoked into catching hold of Miss Wigley by the throat in consequence of a serious imputation j which had been made by her on his character. J That case, however, was withdrawn on payment of | costs. Walter James Wigley, the defendant, swore that complainant was the aggressor, and that he had acted only in self defence. The Bench fined the defendant 30s. and costs in respect of both assaults,-an application for sureties against him being refused; and the cross summons was dismissed. SIR LAWRENCE HUGH JENKINS, K.T. How mysteriously the influences of the past are found to bear upon individual lives. The late Mr. R. D. Jenkins (who died in office as Mayor of Cardigan in 1885, after representing the town on 13 occasions, commencing as far back as 1832), was one of those chiefly instrumental in founding the Loyal Glantivy Lodge of Oddfellows. On Tuesday evening, last week, his son Sir Lawrence Hugh Jenkins, Chief Justice of Bombay, an Honorary member of the Lodge, was heartily welcomed by the members at a special gathering convened to make him a presentation of a massive silver inkstand, in commemoration of his knight- hood, and his elevation to the high office he now z, holds on the Indian Judiciary. Alderman 0. Beynon Evans (P.S. of the Carningle District) presided, and the meeting being an open one, there was a large attendance, and the proceedings throughout were of a most harmonious and delightful character. Sir Lawrence in acknow- ledging the gift won the hearts of every one by his unaffected address—his homely and personal allusions being received with the utmost pleasure. The old home attachments were in no sense lessened by the fact that his destiny is now cast 8,000 miles away, in a position which makes him the cynosure of a myriad eyes, and in which his influence is felt as a part of the nation's Imperial sway. He told his hearers that on St. David's day, he. in company with some notable Welshmen, sang Hen wlad fy nbadau on the Himalayas." As a mason he had mixed up with persons of all politics, religions. and nationalities, and he greatly appre- ciated the influence of Oddfellowship, by which men came to know each other better, and were brought into that close union which was the highest object of humanity.—There were a great many speakers in the course of the evening, and Mr. W. Joseph (P.P.C.M.) referred to a striking co- incidence. He was in possession of a letter written 50 years ago from Sir illiam Yardley, then Chief Justice of Bombay, offering the late Mr. R. D. 7!1 Jenkins an appointment as his agent. Now, his son. Sir Lawrence occupies Sir William's seat on the Bench PROPOSED BACOX FACTORY The members of the Bacon Factory Committee met on Saturday last at the Angel Hotel, Cardigan. The Mayor, Mr" Morgan-Richardson presided, and there were present Col. Picton Evans, Treforgan Messrs W. O. Brieistocke, Blaenpant; D. Ivor Evans, Netpool; T. Havard, Penally; T. Hughes, Rhosy- gadr; T. Evans, Llwynduris; and D. S. Jones, Castlemalgwyn. The object of the meeting was to consider the information supplied by Mr Loudon M. Douglas, as to the relative values of the porker and the bacon pig (a precis of which was given in this letter a fortnight ago), and generally with regard to the scheme for establishing a factory at Cardigan. To sum up the discussion, the state- ments0 made to prove the greater value of the bacon pig were not considered sufficiently clear for tne comprehension of the farmers, nor was the source of the information altogether satisfactory, seeing that Mr Douglas represented a manufacturing firm, whose business it was to fit out such factories. It was said that there was a prejudice amongst the farmers against accepting information supplied by anyone who would benefit financially by establishing the factory. The Chairman said that he had every confidence in Mi Douglas himself, and that what he had told them was given with a single mind, and without any idea of persuading them to buy the machinery necessary for the factory; still, he agreed that they wanted more light on the sub- ject. Mr Brig-stocke proposed that the meeting should be adjourned in order that the members of the Committee might obtain from independent sources all the information they could as to the best method of successfully carrying on a bacon factory. This was seconded by Mr T. Evans, Llwynduris. Col Picton Evans ujged that the resolution should go further, and that they should get not merely general statements as to the best method of carrying on a factory, but practical answers to practical questions on the difficulties which were now foreseen. Mr Brigstocke and Mr Evans adopted the suggestion, and the resolution was carried in an amended form. The meeting was afterwards adjourned. USEFUL POINTS IN THE DISCUSSION. ■ £ The foregoing was the vital effect of the meeting, B -but the discussion brought out a number of in- ™ teresting punts. Mr Brigstocke wished it made distinctly clear that so far as he was concerned — in the matter his interest in the scheme would M* depend entirely upon the extent to which the HP farmers themselves were interested. He did not pose, any r.n«r-e than the other members of the com- mittee, as a philanthropist in the matter, but as a man of business. He was quite prepared to put Z100 into the concern, and he should expect to receive at, all events 5 per cent for his money. But the scheme could not succeed unless the farmers h themselves bad a stake in it, and the first task of Bfc ^the cornmi vasto arouse the interest of the H* -farmers. He referred to a letter from a pig dealer which had appeared in a local paper, in wfhich the writer stated that his difficulty was to get people to keep their pi^slong enough to become good porkers j of six score, live weight, and when he told people their pils ,pr.. not big enough the reply he gener- ally got wr, zz I 1 am bound to get rid of them now, as tbev devour tnO much corn." "Pig Dealer" did not think rhe ,'iverage weight of the pigs sent away from CardL S'ation was more than 5 score, while a truck of 7 scores would pay the sender double the money. Mr Brigstocke thought this point was ;ry important and should be cleared up. Will the farmers keep their pigs long enough to suit the Bacon Factory ? And they must first prove to the farmers that it will pay them to do so. The Chair- man was quite in accord with Mr Brigstocke, the matter should be treated as a strictly business one. Their only motive in raising the question was to try and improve matters for the farmers of the country around them. A Factory of the kind had been started at Aberayron, and the proprietor had, he was told, made it pay extremely well. He had started bv killing 300 pigs the first year, last year started bv killing 300 pigs the first year, last year he bad killed 700, and he had found the business so lucrative that he was removing to Aberystwyth. z, He had found no difficult in disposing of the pro- ducts of the Factory, and in paying higher prices for the raw material than the pig dealers and jobbers Any opposition on the part of the dealers would, he thought, be short lived, because the 1 farmers would very soon find out that they could get better prices at the Factory. He proposed to write to Mr Wynford Philipps, who was greatly interested in the subject, and possibly he might be able to throw some light on the difficulties which had occurred to them. It would he thought be a pity either to push on the Factory prematurely, or to drop it altogether, and he quite agreed with the proposal to make the necessary enquiries on the questions which had arisen in the course of the discussion. The three main points were: (1) What is the average live weight of the pigs sold in the Dis- trict as porkers: (2) How long must such pigs be kept to be fit for the purposes of the Factory and (3) Will it pay the farmer and cotttager to keep them ? Anyone who can throw light on these points would do a service by communicating with any member of the Committee, or with the "Welsh GA'EITE' TELEI'ATH.
NEWCASTLE EMLYN.
NEWCASTLE EMLYN. THESE STIRRING TIMES --The arrival of the first train at the station on Thursday morning last with its whistle hooting" for a longer period than usual heralded some important news, and in a second all who heard it were on the qui rive. The daily papers were scanned and the headings therein showed that Bobs" had entered the Rand-mining centre, Johannesburg, without much opposition. Later in the day it was rumoured that Pretoria had also been entered, but little credence was given to the rumour, though a good few thoroughly believed in it. Several of the" Progressives" in the town, formed themselves into a council of war, and drew up a programme to celebrate the event. A house to house collection was made and a sum of £8 odd collected, with which sum the ladies of the town, who are alwa-vsto the fore in matters of this kind, prepared an impromptu tea in the fair field for all the school children. After the youngsters had satisfied the inner man Olympic games on a miniature scale were participated in, and without exception the future rulers of the town enjoyed themselves thoroughly. At 8.30 p.m. the town was further enlivened by a Bicycle Carnival, some of the costumes worn by the riders being very picturesque and others extremely comical. The ambulance stretcher with a wounded Tommy thereon attended by four Red Cross nurses deserves especial mention. The day's proceedings were concluded by the crowd in the fair field singing, ó, Hen wlad fy Nhadau" "Rule Britannia" and "God Save the Queen," Cheers were afterwards given for Bobs" B-P. and last but not least for good old Never say die.' The thanks of the inhabitants are due to the ladies Captains I.M.T., Gwalia Jones and the "General,' | Sergeant," and his aide de camp. PETTY SESSIONS. These sessions were held on Friday last, the pre- siding magistrates being Messrs A. H. Jones (chair- man). C. H. L. Fitzwilliams, and Edward Davies. MAINTENANCE OF A WIFE.-Tiie guardians of the poor for the parish of Newcastle Emlyn sum- moned John Jones, Station-terrace, Newcastle Emlyn, mineral water agent, for neglecting to maintain his wife, Sarah Jones, now chargeable to the said Union. Mr W. E. George, solicitor to the Guardians, appeared for the prosecution, and Mr James John, solicitor, Carmarthen, appeared for the defendant.—Sarah Jones. defendant's wife, said she was an inmate of the Workhouse, and had gone there because she had not sufficient menus of support. She was also not well enough to work, nor was she now able to work. They had lived to- gether for 12 or 13 years, and for some years they lived happily together, but there had been differen- ces sometime before he left her. He left her at the beginning of March four years ago, but he had been sleeping there since one night. He gave her money then, but not afterwards at all.—Witness who was cross-examined by Mr. John, said the doctor had sent medicine since she became an inmate of the Workhouse. She denied, however, accusations of immoral practices. Defendant was then called, and said he lived about ten years with his wife. The last five years they lived unhappily, owing to the drinking habits of his wife, and she had also thrown a knife and a pint measure at him. He left her because of her drunkenness and adultery. The date of his leaving was 23rd March, when she threw stones at him. She had never asked him to come back. Cross-examined, defendant said he had not paid anything toward her maintenance, although she had sent by messenger for money. Herbert Jenkins, Laugharne, Thomas Jones, and Sergeant Rogers, Newcastle Emlyn, and John Griffiths, hairdresser Cardigan, gave further evidence for the defence. The court was then cleared for a few minutes, and when the public were re-admitted the Chairman announced that no order would be made on the defendant. SUNDAY DRI',KING.-P.S. David Rogers, charged Mary Jones, Eden Arms, Cilrhedyn. with keeping her house open on Sunday the 13th day of May, 1900, for the sale intoxicating liquors.—-Mr T. D. George, solicitor, appeared for the defence, and pleaded not guilty. After hearing the evidence of P.S. Rogers and P.C. Johns and several witnesses for the defence she was fined iEl, and 13s costs. William Nicholas, Passby, Cilrliedyn, for being on the said day in question, was fined 5s and 13s costs.
LLANIO ROAD.
LLANIO ROAD. TEA PARTY AND ENTERTAINMENT.—On Fri- day afternoon the scholars attending the C.M. school room at Llanio Road, were entertained to tea and currant cake by Mrs Davies, Godrergarth Mrs Jones, Plasnewydd Mrs Williams, Rattal, and Mrs Davies, Garthenor. The room was tastefully decorated with ivy, evergreen, mottoes, &c. The following ladies assisted at the tables: Miss Morgan, Ystrad; Miss Jones. Plasnewydd, and Miss Davies, Tanybryn. After all had partaken of the good things provided, games were played in a field kindly lent for the occasion. In the even- ing an entertainment was held under the presidency of Mr S. E. Jones, Llaniofawr. The Rev. Rees Morgan, Llanddewi Brefi, conducted the meeting. A long programme consisting of songs and recita- tions was gone through in a creditable manner. Certificates were awarded to the children who had succeeded in passing the annual examination in Biblical work.
LLANFARIAN.
LLANFARIAN. HORTICULTURAL LECTURES.—Mr J. L. Pickaru Ii gave an interesting lecture and demonstration on < Tuesday afternoon at the Pentrebont schoolroom, on Window flowers." There was a good attend- ance, and the lecturer's remarks were followed with keen interest, and the practical part of the proceedings, such as potting flowers and plants, being specially instructive. The chair was occupied by Mr Lancashire. Osborne Villa. The same even- in°-, Mr Pickard gave a lecture and demonstrationo on"the subject of "The cabbage family," in the garden of Llanrbvstyd-road Railway station. IJoo again had a large gathering of interested andb edified listeners. Mr Pickard is continuing bl: lectures in the same locality during the week. t1
Board of Guardians.
Board of Guardians. The fortnightly meeting of the Aberystwy; Board of Guardians was held on Monday at t. Union Workhouse, when there were present Mr- W. Miller (chairman), presiding; Mr. Wm. Morr Cyfoethybrenin (vice-chairman); Rev. T. A. Pen: Messrs. B. E. Morgan, and T. E. Salmon, A vstwvth; Edward Jones, Ceulanymaesmawr; Th Jenkins, Cyfoethybrenin; J. B. Morgan, Cynn mawr; James Jones, Llanbadarn Lower, Ri^ Jones, Llanbadarn Upper; Thomas Powell, LU fihangel Upper; Evan Richards, LlanfihaDl Lower; E. J Evans, Llangwyryfon; D04 Edwards, Llanilar; Evan Lewis, Llan Haniiiii, Charles Davies, Llanychaiarn; Richard PaV, Trefeirig; and Richard Thomas, Tirymynach. HOUSE COMMITTEE. The House Committee recommended that c offer of Alr. Llewelvn, to compile the two abst',t offer of Mr. Llewelyn, to compile the two abstt of accounts for the years ending March 29th, 1), and March 29th, 1900, at P-12 be accepted, d that the form of the abstract be similar to it adopted by the Cardiff Union. In the matter connecting the Workhouse with the telephic system of the town, the committee determincto defer the matter till a future date, awaiting in- quiries which would be made, and witbhe hope that in time the Clerk and Medical Oler would also connect their premises as well. The Clerk said he would connect at once iibe Workhouse was put in connection with-he exchange. A On the proposition of Mr. T. E. Salmon, seeded by Mr. Edward Jones, the recommendation o, je committee regarding the preparation of the abstract of accounts was unanimously adoptei MASTER'S REPORT. ? The Master reported that the number of intes in the house the first week of the past forht was 39, as compared with 37, the corresponding period of last year, and for the second week 40 as compared with 35. The number of vagrants re- lieved the first week of the past fortnight was 13, as compared with 10 last year, and 9 the second week as compared with 17. ASSISTANT OVERSEER'S SECURITY. The Clerk read a report from the district auditor upon the securities of assistant overseers. As the members were aware, the majority of their officers had given securities by a bond from the Guarantee Society, but there were one or two who were at pre- sent acting without security. A discussion followed on this matter, it being pointed out by the Clerk that in one case the assist- ant overseer had declined to supply the security be- cause the Parish Council had reduced his salary. In another case the assistant overseer had declined to provide a security on the ground that the Parish Council refused to allow the premuin. Mr J. B. Morgan considered it was a matter that rested with the assistant overseers, and proposed that they call upon all who had not done so to pro- vide proper securities, and that they recommend the securities to be made with the Guarantee Society. This was seconded, and was unanimously agreed to, NEW OVERSEERS. Letters were read from the respective Parish Councils stating that Mr Evan Davies, Primrose Hill, Llanbadarn, had been appointed an overseer for the parish of the Issayndre in place of Mr W. P. Owen, Mr John James, junior, Lletty Spencer, Trefeirig, assistant overseer for Trefeirig, and Mr William Hugh Griffiths, Llanbadarn, assistant overseer for Ucha and Issayndre parishes, OUT RELIEF. The amount of out-relief administered during the past fortnight was as follows :-Pcr MrJ.J. Hughes, £ 40 to 151 paupers per Mr J. Morgan, P,50 2s to 143 paupers t per Mr T, Vaughan, £45 10s to iCI57 paupers. COMMISSION OF LUNACY. The Clerk said a report had been received from the Local Government Board of a visit paid by Mr Frere, visiting commissioner in lunacy, of his visit to the Workhouse on the 16th April last. The Board desired, when the report was considered by the guardians, to be furnished with their observa- tions on the same. The report was as joilows Three women have been added to the list of im- beciles since the last visit, and there are now five men and thirteen women so classed. I saw all of them, and they appeared to be, and expressed themselves as being happy and contended. I was sorry to see the epileptic woman sitting close to the fire with a sharp fender in front, but not a fire guard in use though there was one in the room. Nearly all the patients are usefully employed. The day rooms might be brighter, but they were comfortably warmed. The men sleep in dormitories from which there is no second exit. One could easily be made into the fever hospital, the door of inter-communication, of course, being never used except in case of fire. There is no second exit from the male sick ward. The women are well provided with means of escape. The rooms were clean. The baths have hot and cold water laid on. The con- veniences,which are automatically flushed were quite free from offensive odour. I hope some officer will superintend the bathing. It cannot be done by the po-ter, for the: inmate who performs that duty is classed as, and is an imbecile." The Chairman suggested that the report be referred to the House Committee for consideration ant report. 1fr B. E. Morgan: Don't put too much on the Hcuse Committee, Mr Chairman. 'Jhe Chairman This is a matter that affects the Hoise Committee, and I consider should be con- sidrec1 by them. 'Jhe Chairman's suggestion was then agreed to. PREPARATION OF VALUATION LISTS. I report was read from the Assessment Committee recommending the preparation of new valuation list: of the several parishes and townships in the Unbn as directed by the district auditor. The Cieik explained that they had not had new valua- tion lists for the last three years right throughout the 'Jnion. The consequence was that there had beer very many appeals in the parishes. The figns had been altered so much that the auditor, on examining the lists at the last audit, thought it advisable, as was customary in other Unions, to havefresh valuations made, and that they should be wHten out legibly. Some of the valuation lists wereilmost illegible, and the auditor suggested that le should draw out the copies. He had spokei to some of the assistant overseers and he was pepared to recommend that they should pre- pare heir own valuation lists. But there were some 7ho would prefer to have it done by others, not btng able themselves to write legibly. He (the Cerk) mentioned this matter at the request of theauditor to the Assessment Committee, and as it was rather a big matter, the committee thouglt it better to have it reported to the Board, so thi;, it could be decided whether they would go in fothese new lists or not. If these lists were prepaed by the assistant overseers they would get nothig for the work, as their salary was supposed to cow it. Some of them, however, had to pay now ir preparing supplemental lists. Re T. A. Penry asked why should they apply for a' office, the duties of which they could not disctrge. He considered it should be a condition that 11 applicants for such posts should be able to writ' T Clerk I don't say they cannot write. Rt T. A. Penry But write so that others can und'stand their writing. MT. E. Salmon pointed out that in some cases the emuneration was only C5 and it was difficult to Pt people to take the office for preparing these list as it entailed a great amount of work. le Clerk: In course of further discussion con- sid-ed that the assistant overseers should get exti remuneration. ev T. A. Penry: But is not part of their work torovide a valuation list? he Clerk Yes. it is. ev T. A. Penry: Then why should we pay ? Ir E. J. Evans We are so generous. 'he Clerk said it would probably mean an ex- pose of about £40 to prepare new lists for the WJle parish. fir T. E. Salmon referred to the extra work peed on the assistant overseers in preparing Sjplemental lists. He considered when they were olered by the auditor to prepare new lists that y should give them a small remuneration for Cing so. Rev. T. A. Penry said he was not a member of ÍJ Assessment Committee, but as an outsider it Hick him that this was an extra payment that -Lt not to be, because of the appointment of men ifit for the work. Mr Salmon said these persons were appointed by e Parish Councils, and were out of their hands together. It was the duty of the Board, how- ,-er, to see that the list was in proper order, and icrible The Chairman said there was no doubt they I quired a new list. Mr E. J. Evans thought if a new list was neces- iry that the assistant overseers should prepare the kme without any extra payment. The Clerk referred to the case of Mr Atwood, he officer for Aberystwyth, and said it would be ather unfair to call upon him to write all the list nit afresh. It would be a tremendous job, there )eing about 4,200 assessments. Mr J. B. Morgan said he considered a good many tf these assistant overseers ought never to have )een appointed, as they (lid not know their work. It was eventually decided to defer the matter or a fortnight, the Clerk in the meantime to com- nunicate with the assistant-overseers to ascertain heir views. VALUATION OF RAILWAY PROPERTY. Messrs Michael, Faraday, and Rodgers, rating -j surveyors, London, wrote stating they had com- pleted the valuations of the several stations within the Council's area, with the exception of Aberyst- wyth, and found that they would be able to recom- mend a large increase in these assessments. With regard to the line of way their valuation was com- pleted with the exception of deducting rates, and they wished to be supplied with the average rate in the pound for the last financial year in each parish in which the railways were situated. The firm also stated that they had been unable to com- plete the valuation of Aberystwyth Station, as they found on examining the lines, platforms, etc., that there had been material alterations since last ordnance survey, and consequently the ordnance sheets were of no use for reference in the event of the matter going to a Court of Appeal. Unless they could get a copy from the recent surveys, they would have to make a survey themselves. They would be willing to undertake the survey for a sum of eight guineas, to cover the expenses of two assistants from the firm coming to Aberyst- wyth, as the work would probably occupy two or three days. The Clerk pointed out that the firm admitted that legally they had no claim to this amount, but morally they thought they had. They had written to the Cambrian Railways Company asking for a plan of the latest survey, but had received a reply stating that their plan as taken from the ordnance survey was so incorrect, that it was of no use. In reply to the Rev. T. ATPenry, the Clerk said the rateable value of Aberystwyth Station premises was about Z500, and the rate was about 4s. in the R. The Clerk suggested that they offer the firm R5 for preparing a survey. A resolution to this effect was proposed by Mr J. B. Morgan, who also remarked that it would be a fine outing for their clerks to Aberystwyth (laughter.) Mr T. E. Salmon seconded, and the resolution was I agreed to without a dissentient, it being also decided that it be made a condition that the plans be the property of the Council.
THE MARKETS.| .j i
THE MARKETS. ABERYSTWYTH.—MONDAY Wheat made 5s to 5s 3d per 65 lbs barley, 4s Od to 4s 3d white oats, 2s 9d to 3s Od; black oats, 2s 6d to 2s 9d per 65 lbs. Eggs, 5s 3d to 5,; 9d per 120; salt butter, lid to Is per lb. fresh butter, lid to Is per lb.; Fowls 3s 6d to 4s Od per couple; chickens 3s 6d to 4s Od per couple ducks, 5s per couple geese, 10s to lis per couple potatoes 3s to 3s 6d per cwt. BUTTER. CARMARTHEN, Saturday. —The make of butter has increased considerably this last week. A very large quantity was disposed of at again another reduction of fully halfpenny per lb. Price paid to-day was from 9id to lOd per lb. Quality excellent. CORN. BRISTOL, Thursday.—Very slow trade, with no quotable alteration in prices. English wheat, 20s 6d to 27s.; American, 30s 6d to 31s 6d. Grinding barley exchanged, 20s to 20s 6d. Oats, Irish, black, 16s 6d to 16s 9d. American, 14s 9d to 15s 9d. Maize, round, 22s 6d to 23s flat 19s 3d to 19s 9d. HEREFORD, Wednesday.—Wheat, white, per 621b, 3s 3d to 3s 6d; ditto, red, per 621b, 3s 3d to 3s 5d; barley, per 561b, 3s to 3s 9d; oats, per 401b, 2s 3d to 2s 9d beans, per 6531b, 3s 8d to 3s lOd; maise, per 601b, 2s 9d to 3s retches (winter), 4s to 6s; ditto (spring), 3s 6d to 5s. CHESTER, Saturday.—This market was of a holiday character, and wheat was a slow trade. Beans and barley were also quiet, but there was a good inquiry for English oats. Quotations:— Wheat, white and red, 4s 2d to 4s 3d per 751b.; grinding barley, 3s to 3s 4d per 641b.; beans, 4s 8d to 5s 6d per 801b; oats, new, 2s 7d to 2s 11 d; old, 2s 9d to 3s per 461b Indian corn, 115 to 11s 9d per 2401b. EGGS. LONDON, Friday.—A sustained demand has con- tinued, and a good business transpired at firm prices —French of various marks, extra, 8s 6d; selected, 7s 6d; best, 6s 6d; seconds, 5s 9d; Italian, extra, selected, 7s 6d; best. 7s Od; selected 6s 6d best seconds, 6s 3d; Hungarian, Vienna blues, 6s Od reds, 5s Os and Galician blues, 5s 9d per 120. HAY AND STRAW. LONDON, Thursday.—Superior picked hay, 84s to 87s Od good hay, 76s to 79s; inferior, 60s to 72s; best clover, 96s to 100s; good clover, 84s to 87s; inferior, 60s to 75s; best mixture, OOs to OOs 6d; straw, 26s to 35s. POTATOES. COVENT GARDEN, Thursday.—New Channel Islands, frames, per lb, 3d; ditto, ditto, per cwt 16s to 17s; Teneriffe, in boxes, cwt, 13s to 14s; French kidneys, in boxes, per lb, 2d, ditto, ditto, per cwt, 14s to 00s; ditto, Lisbon, per box 5s 6d to 6s Od. LIVERPOOL, Wednesday.—Lynn Greys, 4s 0d—to 4s 6d; Main Crop, 5s 2d to 5s 6d; Bruces, 4s 6d to 5s 6d "hampions, 4s Od to 5s Od per cwt. MA- HESTER, Thursday.—Yorkshire, up-to-date, 12s to 5s; maincrop, Os to Os; giants, Os Od to Os; bi .tce, OOs Od to 00s Cheshire, up-to-date, 10s to lls Od; Bruce, Os to Os; giants, Os Od to Os Od Lincoln, up-to-date, 12s to 13s 6d Bruce, OOs Od to Os Od; Hebrons, 30s to 30s; German, 4s 9d to 5s per bag; Jersey, new, 16s to 17s; mids, 12s to 13s per cwt. METAL MARKET. London, Monday.- Spel ter, P,21 10s Spanish lead P.17 2s 6d spot; English R17 7s 6d. WOOLLEN TRADE. TRADE KEEPS EXCEEDINGLY quiet, and prices are low. Though colonial wool has kept, on the whole, pretty steady, home growths are almost left alone, any transactions taking place being quite of a retail character. Buyers will not purchase more than they need, and then generally at their own price, and though sellers endeavour to keep up prices, there are generally some to be found who will deal, especially as a new clip is coming to hand, and room must be made for it. For some descriptions prices are even lower than last year, and in this condition of matters it can easily be seen that very little business can be passing.— Spinners are offered extremely low prices for new business, and their position is thus one of some difficulty. 'Downs, 7d to lOd Kents, 6d to 6icl; half-breds, 6-id to 7d. CATTLE MARKETS. BRISTOL, Thursday.—Short supplies of fat cattle; best descriptions, 65s per cwt; secondary, 60s. Moderate number of sheep and fair trade; choice wethers in wool, 9d per lb; ewes, 7id to 8d lambs, 9td to lOd. Pigs, average supply. Bacon pigs, 9s 6d per score porkers, 10s. Eight hundred store cattle; trade quiet at current rate, and not all sold. LEICESTER, Saturday.—There were large supplies of home-bred bullocks, most of which were in very good condition, with a fair attendance of buyers and dealers, and trade was brisk for choice lots; inferior dull. Milch cows made Z16 to P,23 for choice qualities; heifers P,12 to £15 young stock £ 5 to L8; bullocks, E12 to L16 Irish cattle, £ 15; to S18 10s; Welsh stock, P,9 to £14; calves 20s to 30s. per head. Sheep were a fair supply and sold steadily ewes and lambs making 50s to 63s per couple. HEREFORD, Wednesday.—A good demand was experienced for best beef, which made from 7d to 7d per lb., inferior sorts averaging 6d. Trade was not quite so good for sheep, though nice weights commanded favourable prices. Wethers (out of the wool) fetched 8d to 8 £ d., and in some few cases 9d per lb., and ewes about 7d. A good number of lambs were on offer, and fair competi- tion prevailed at 9 £ d to lOd per lb. Calves went off well at 7d to 8d., and the pig trade was more brisk, porkers being quoted at 5d to 5id. There was a bit of a lull in the store cattle trade, rather too much being asked, and the weather continuing z, cold. LONDON, Thursday.—The number of beasts on offer to-day, compared with Thursday last, showed an increase of seventy head. The majority con- sisted of fat cows and butchering bulls, the demand for which was greater, consequently a ready sale was effected at higher rates. A few fresh arrivals from Norfolk sold steadily at 4s 8d per 8 Ib (sink- ing the offal). In the number of sheep and lambs penned there was an increase of 360. Trade for both wethers and ewes was slow; a clearance was, however, made at late rates. Lambs were in steady demand, but rates had to be lowered to the extent of 2d per 8 lbs. The supply of calves was larger than usual, with more demand. Trade ruled firm. best breeds made from 5s lOd to 6s per 8 lbs. Pig trade nominal.
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Yn wir, y mae yn beth mor gyffredin fel y mae pobl yn ei gyfrif yn beth distadl; etto, onid ydyw yn rhagredegydd bron bob clefyc17 Un o arwyddion cyntaf o hono ydyw diffyg archwaeth at fwyd, Uawnder yn y cylla ar ol bwyta, dolur yn y pen, ac yn gyffredin corph rhwym brydiau ereill bydd teimlad owagderyn y cylla, awyddfryd gau am fwyd, yn nghyda dwfr poeth yn y frest. Y mae y moddion hyn trwy ei effaith union- gyrchol ar sudd yr ystumog yn adferu hon i'w chyflwr iachus a phriodol, a trwy hyny dylanwada ar yr holl gyfansoddiad: rhydd y teimlad o lesgedd a gwendid le i gyflwr o hoenusrwydd a iechyd. Y mae gennym luaws o dystiolaethau pobl gyfrifol sydd wedi derbyn gwellhad arol defnyddio y moddion hyn, y rhai oeddynt wedi treio yn agos bob meddyginiaeth arall. Na wnaed neb ddi- galoni clan y clefyd hwn nes rhoddi prawf teg ar y cyfaill yma. Ar werth mewn Poteli 2s. yr un. gyda chyfarwydd- iadau. I'w gael drwy y Post (ond danfon 2s. mewn stamps) gan y gwneuthurwr. Parotoir yn unig gan y Perchenog- T. JONES, A.P.S., CHEMIST AND DRUGGIST, PesT OFFICE, TRESARON CAMBRIAN RAILWAYS. WEEK-END TICKETS are issued every FRIDAY and SATURDAY from all L. & N. W. and G. W. Stations in LONDON TO ABERDOVEY, ABERYST- WYTH, DOLGELLEY, AND BARMOUTH. Available for return on the following Sunday (where train service permits) Monday, or Tuesday For full particular see small hand bills. CHEAP WEEK END EXCURSION TICKETS ARE NOW ISSUED ON EVERY FRIDAY AND SATURDAY TO, *Birmingham, *Wolverhampton, *Walsall, Peter borough, *Leicester, *Derby, "'Burton-on-Trent.- *Stafford, *Coventry, Manchester, Preston, Black- burn, Bolton, Leeds, Dewsbury, Huddersfield, Liverpool, Birkenhead, Wigan and Warrington FROM Oswestry, Llanymynech, Llanfyllin, Montgomery Welshpool, Newtown, Llanidloes, Machynlleth. Borth, Aberystwyth, Aberdovey, Towyn, Barmouth, Dolgelley, Harlech, Portmadoc, Penrhyndeudraeth, Criccieth, and Pwlheli, Simi.ar tickets are issued from Aberystwyth, Borth, Aberdovey, Towyn, Barmouth, Dolgelley, Harlech, Penrhyndeudraeth, Portmadoc, Criccieth, and Pwllheli to SHREWSBURY. *Tickets to these Stations are not issued from Welshpool. Passengers return OR the Monday or Tuesday following issue of ticket. T H O U S A N D-M I L E TICKETS. The Cambrian Railways Company issue FIRST CLASS 1,000 and 500 MILE TICKETS, the coupons of which enable the purchasers to travel between Stations on the Cambrian Railways during the period for which the tickets are available unti the coupons are exhausted. The price of each is C5 5s Od 1,000 miles, and Z2 17s 6d, 500 miles being about lid per mile. Application for the 1,000 or 500 mile tickets must be made in writing, giving the full name and address of the purchaser and accompanied by a remittance, to Mr W.H.Gough, Superintendent of the Line, Cambrian Railways, Oswestry (cheques to be made payable to the Cambrian Co. or order), from whom also books containing 100 certificates for authorising the use of the tickets by purchasers' family, guests, or employees can be obtained, price 6d each book; remittance to accompany order. C. S. DENNISS, General Manager Oswestry, March 1899. Business Notices. MARVELLOUS VALUE! WARM WINTER SHIRTS heavy nd medium weight, 2 for 5s.: Sample 2s. 9d. Choice selection of patterns and full price list sent post free, also WHITE LONGCLOTH Linen Fronts and Squar Wrists, 6 for 15s.; Sample 2s. 9d. Send colla -for size. LINEN COLLARS, four-fold, any shape, 3s. 9d. per dozen. Orders delivered, Carriage Paid on receipt of remittance. 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