Welsh Gazette and West Wales Advertiser

LLANRHYSTYD. Tæ: RECENT ELECTION.—It is stated that the pell at the recent County Council Election was not so low as was reported.; in fact there were only thirty more possible voters on the list: and of this number many are from home in the South and at sea. So evoi had the whole thirty voted for Mr Ellis, Mr .pasties would be still far ahead,

MACHYNLLETH. "SUCCESS.—At the last examination for entry into the London and Provincial Bank, Mr Johnny Evans, son of Mr John Evans, ironmonger, was a success- ful candidate. SHOOTING COMPETITIO-N.—There were 20 com- petitors from the Aberystwyth College Co. at the weekly shooting competition at the rifle cange on Saturday last. The distances fired at were 200 and 600 yards. Four spoons were offered, and were won as follows:—Private Burry, 54; Private Rob- erts, 49; Private Wright, 45:; and Lanoe-Seigeant Edwards, 42. GRAIG CiiAPFiw--Ori Thursday aftemoon last, the second of a series of teas in connection with the Graig Congregational Chapel was held, and although the weather was unfavourable, there was a good attendance. The proceeds will be devoted to the fund which is being raised to secure heating apparatus for the chapel. The tea was given by Mrs T. R. Morgan. SUCCESSES.—Hugh Llewelyn Roberts, son of Mr H. S. Roberts, Board School, Corris, and a pupil at th Machynlleth County School, has passed into the North and South Wales Bank, and has gone to their branch at Aigburth, Liverpool. John Evans, son of Mr John Evans, ironmonger, Maengwyn-street, also a pupil of the same school, has passed into the London and Provincial Bank, and has proceeded this week to the Staines branch, near Windsor. GLANDOYEY BRIDGE.—On Friday afternoon a sub-committee of public bodies met the repre- sentatives of the Cambrian Railways to confer upon the proposed building of a fixed bridge over the Dovey at Glandovey Junction. The chair was occupied by Mr Forester Addie. The conference discussed the protests and demands of the various public bodies in private, and the result; will be placed before Mr Denniss on the 14th inst. The Urban District Council did not present its require- ments, and will hold a meeting on Monday. After the meeting a small committee was held to embody the various requirements' which are to be sent to Mr Denniss, and to prepare for the meeting. The Montgomery County Council meets on Friday, and the Merioneth County Council on Thursday, when the report will be presented. The Press were not admitted. URBAN DISTRICT COUNCIL.—A special meeting of the Urban District Council was held on Monday evening at the Town Hall, when there were present —Mr John Thomas (chairman), Mr Edmund Gillart (vice-chairman), Messrs Richard Owen, John Pugh, Evan Reese, David Smith, Richard Gillart, Richard Rees, John M. Breeze, Henry Lewis, G. W. Griffiths, and T. Parsons, with Dr Davies (medical officer), .John Jones (surveyor), John Rowlands (clerk), D. Philip Jones (assistant clerk), and D. Davies Williams (collector). General directions were given the Clerk and Surveyor as to what to include in the estimate for the ensuing year.—The com- mission to be paid the Rate Collector was con- sidered, and it was resolved that he be paid at the rate of 3 per cent on the amount collected.—The repoi t of the representatives who attended the recent conference held to discuss the proposal of the Cambrian Railways Company to place a fixed instead of a swing bridge over the Dovey near Glandovey Junction was received. Mr W. J. Lewis, llhiwgwreiddyn, who is extensively inter- ested in local slate quarries, was present, and also Mr John Jones, Glanmeirin. The former dwelt on the importance of keeping the river open for navigation, and not to permit any obstruction. This was essential, having regard to the slate in- dustry of the neighbourhood, as the river was the only source from whence competition could be created with the Railway Company.—The Council, after a lengthy discussion, decided, on the motion of Mr Evan Reese, seconded by Mr Henry Lewis, to n ask the Montgomery County Council to oppose the Bill in Faritewejit. I CfMREIGYDDIOX DINNER. The members of the Cymreigyddion Society, together with a. large number of friends, held an enjoyable reunion on Tuesday evening at the Town Hall, when the first annual dinner was held. The chair was occupied by Mr John Rowlands (president). The tables were tastefully decorated, and the catering of Mrs Roberts, Leicester House, was ex- cellent, At the post-prandial proceedings, the following interesting toast list was gone through :— Y Brgnhin a'r Frenhines,' proposed by the president; "Coffadwriaeth Anfarwol Dewi Sant," proposed by Mr W. M. Jones, and responded to by Canon Trevor; "Fy Xgwlad," proposed by Mr J. G, Jenkins, and responded to by Mr Rich. Rees, J.P., andMr. E. Jones, B. A. "Cymdeithas Cymreigyddion Cyfciliog," pro- posed by Mr Powell, Bank, and responded to by Ap Gwyddon; I- Tr(,f Machynlleth," proposed by Mr D. E. R. Griffith, and responded to by Messrs John Thomas, and D. E. Davies; "Lien, Awen, a Chan," proposed by Mr John Pugh, acknow- ledged by Morfa, Wnion, and Caradoc Ashton; Y IN*asg, proposed by Mr D. Ll. Jones, and responded to by Mr Phillip-Jones "Yr Ymwelwyr," proposed by Dr. Edwards, and responded to by Mr. D. Emlyn Evans; Y Cadeirydd," proposed by Mr E. Rees; Is-gadeirydd," proposed by Mr. Eo LI. Evans, and responded to by Morfa; "Yr Arlwywraig," proposed by the president, and responded to by Wnion. In y submitting the toast of The Town of Machynlleth," Mr Griffith referred to the Public Library which had been talked about, and which was so greatly needed. The matter was taken up by Mr. W. M. Jones, and others, and the former undertook to call a public meeting before the end of this month to consider ways and means. During supper, Mr. Lloyd Wynn Roberts gave selections of Welsh Music on the Harp, and Mr H. R. Humphreys, and Ap Gwyddon also Jenlivened the proceedings with Penillion Singing. The leek was very much in evidence at the gathering. In responding to the toast of Lien, Awen, a Chan," Wnion (Rev. Wnion Evans), who spoke as the representative of "The Muse," delivered the following appropriate verses, which were warmly received by the company :— Canu caniad wnaf yn lion, A hyn wna'm bron yn hwyliog, Y mae gwledd ein cwynos hardd Yn swyno'r bardd awenog, Goreu bren i feibion lien Cymdeithas glen Cyfeiliog. Yma ceir llenorion mad, A beirdd ein gwlad yn wresog Yma ceir cantorion gwych, Yn orwych a clialonog, Goreu man yn Ngwlad y Gan, Cymdeithas lan Cyfeiliog. Pleidwyr i'r Gvmdeithas hon Yw'r yweinidogion serchog, Fel aelodau ynddi hi. Dangosant yni bywiog, Goreu nerth a goreu gwerth, Cymdeithas ferth Cyfeiliog. Cyfreithwyr ac arianwyr lion, Ac y,golheigion enwog, Ynadon a meddygon da, Sydd vrna'n dra llnosog Gortfu lie mewn gwlad a thre', Cymdeithas gre' Cyfeiliog. Uwch yr holl lenyddwyr ffel Ceir Rowlands fel Tywysog, Xid oe-; lywydd gwell am waith, Ei iaith sy'n ddoeth a rhwysog Goreu sefId a goreu gwedd, Yw cadair bedd Cyfeiliog. Y mac "rorfa wrt-h y llyw Yn helpu'n wiw a phwyllog, Cara'n hiaith, a chara'r gerdd, A'r awen wcrdd yn wresog; Goreu man ipwr a man. Gymdeitbaf; ^an Cyfeiliog. Da yw'r cymdeithasau clau Gcir hyd cin pan yn boblog, Mae'r Cvmrodorion gyda'r llu Yn meddu gwyr gallucg, Ond nid Uai yn mhlith y rhai. Cymdeithas grai Cyfeiliog. Os yw rhai am grvthau mad I swvno'n gwlad odidog, 0< ry«»:"Ap Gwyddon" delyn Ion I yn hwyliog Ehowc" heb 2:wyn i mi niewn swyn Gymdeithas fwyn Cyfeiliog. Tra bo'r brysffeitj'n wvrdd o hyd Uwch ben b'dvfi droellog, Tra bo Mahhvyii -Glyndwr Yn glod i'11; gyfoetbog, Safed enw, li.'it, a ohun, Cymdeithas lan Cyfeiliog.

> & Election of Guardians. THEIR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES. LISTS OF NOMINATIONS. The business of local government allotted to Boards of Guardians is more important than is generally considered,by the public at. large, and the due and proper fulfilment of the responsibilities en- trusted to them has very far-reaching effects upon the lifeand well-being of the community. Great re- forms can be accomplished through the medium of these authorities, their powers being great and of a varied character. The duties of Guardians are (1) to investigate the claims of applicants for relief and to grant it, when claims are established; (2) to provide houses for the reception of the poor; (3) to provide for the education of pauper children; (4) to provide for the proper care of the sick or lunatic poor; (5) to provide that paupers able to work should do certain tasks set them while resident in the Workhouse (6) to perform certain duties with regard to compulsory education, and to the maintenance of public health. The present j system of poor-law adminstration was brought into existence a little over seven years ago. One con- dition then laid down was that all boards should come to an end at one and the same time in every Union. The term of life is three years, and the birthday of the new body is fixed for about the middle of April simultaneously with the death of its predecessor. The present boards are now in a moribaud condition, their members are anxiously scanning their chances of re-election, and wonder- ing if the new board to be called into being will work as harmoniously, or be as useful, as the old. Colleagues count for something in these assemblies. Many persons care little for the work of the Guardians, and perhafps, it would be useful to point out some of the ways in which such matters effect each member of the community. The State lays down that no one is to be allowed to starve," and makes it the business of certain persons in each Union to see that this provision is carried out. These are the Guardians of the Poor, chosen by the ratepayers to represent themselves and to act on their behalf. Anyone is eligible who is over twenty- one years of age, and-being a man-pays rates, or who-being a woman-either pays rates herself. or whose husband or father pays them. There are a few most elementary and obvious disquali- fications—(1) that a Guardian should not be in receiptv of parish relief (2) that be should not have served a term of imprisonment within the last twelve months. No one can contend that the field of selection is limited, or that the restrictions are arbitrary. In order properly to carry out the relief of the poor, a number of parishes are joined together into a district called a Union," or a very large parish becomes a Union in itself. Each Union is managed by a Board of Guardians, and every parish of 300 must have at least one represen- tative on the Board. The nominations in the various local Unions have just taken place. and from the returns it is seen that in a large number of parishes there will be no contests. Although not suggesting that the members thus returned unopposed are not fitted for the office, yet the policy is not a sound one. The office is important, and requires men of much ability to transact the business connected therewith. One result of ehc ions is that, undoubtedly, the best men are elected, and thus the interests of the ratepayers are better served. Great responsibility rests on tle electors, for if the electors do their duty, only the best men will be found on the boards. Apart from the disqualifying clauses, it is manifest that some persons are more suited by character, education, and intelligence than others to deal with the im- portant matters entrusted with the Guardians. The fate of the aged poor, the upbringing of the children left to State care, the wise repression of the pauper spirit, the care and treatment of desti- tute sick—depend largely upon the humanity and conception of duty of the Guardians. Largely, but not wholly, for there is a department of the State known as the Local Government Board, whose functions are to see that the law is strictly carried out, and that neither by defect nor excess individual boards may depart from its provisions. On the one hand it hampers and restrains the over-zealous, and on the other it exacts full justice for all from the niggardly. A Board of Guardians has usually a clerk, treasurer, registrar of births and deaths, and medical vac- cination, and relieving officers, paid out of the Poor Rate, to carry its decisions into effect. The Poor Rate, out of which the expenses of poor relief are paid is levied in each parish according to a special valuation of the property in it, drawn up by the Overseers, and approved by the committee of the Guardians, known as the Assessment Committee. If any ratepayer should consider that his property on the house be occupies has been rated too highly he may appeal to this committee:or to the Quarter Sessions. The County Council gives pecuniary aid } to the Boards Of Guardians in respect of pauper lunatics, poor law school, officers of the Unions, drugs, and medical appliances. Thursday last was the last day for receiving nominations for the position of guardians and rural district councillors, and withdrawals had to be made by Tuesday. The following are the local ) nominations:— t Aberystwyth. I There will be three contests for seats in the Board of Guardians. In Ward No. 1, Mr Fossett Roberts (C), and Mr Hugh Hughes (L), jeweller, both old mem- bers, have been returned unopposed. In Ward No. 2 the candidates nominated are Mr J. J. James (L.), solicitor Mr B. E. Morgan (C.), and Mrs Jane James (L.), Crugiau. The two first are the old members. In Ward No 3, the candidates nominated are Mr T. E. Salmon (C.), and the Rev. T. A. Penry (L.), old members; and Mr D. C. Owen (L,) builder, and Mr George Owen (L.), North Parade, builder. In Ward No. 4, candidates for the two seats are Capt David James (L.), Llanbadarn-road; Edwin Morris (L.), Waterloo Hotel; H. J. Jones, J.P. (C.), South Marine-terrace and Charles Meehan (I.), coal dealer. LJanfihangeJ Lower (1).-Mr David Davies, Ceunant, Mr Wm. Jones, Llwynbrain. Llangwyryfon (1).-Pir E. J. Evans, Cwncybarcut, Mr Daniel Jones, Hafodlas. Llanilar (2).—Mr Wm. Davies, Lletvmoel, Rhostie, Mr Daniel Morris, Ffospompren, Llanilar. Llanrhystyd Haminiog (1).—Mr Evan Lewis, Hen- felin, Llanrhystyd. Llanrhystyd Mefenydd (1).-Rev J. M. Lewis, Llanddeiniol. Llanychaiarn (1).—Mr D. J. Jones, Trefedlin. Meliudwr (1).—Mr H. W. Morgan, Bronllangwrda, Mr Joseph Parry, Tyllwyd, Mr Job Sylvanus, Bryn- hyfryd. Parcel Canol (1).-Mr T. H. Jones, Cwmwythig. Tirmynach (1).—Mr Richard Thomas, Brysgaga. Tref ei rig (2).—Mr David James, Post Office, Pen- rhyncoch, Mr Thomas James, Llwynnantesni, Mr. R. W Lewis, Salem, grocer. TJchayndre (1).—Mr John Roberts, Lluestgwilym. Vaenor Upper (1).—Mr R. L. Thomas, Frongog. Vaenor Lower (1).—Mr Lewis Robert Lewis, Ffynonddu. Ceulanymaesmawr (2).—Rev John Davies, Bwlchydderwern, Mr Evan Jones Williams, Cynnull- mawr. Cwmrheidol. (2).—Mr John Morgan, Bont Farm, Ponterwvd, Mr Win. Williams, Ncuadd. Cyfoethybrenhin. (2). MrWilliam James, Tynllech- weddbach, Mr John Jenkins, pantyperau, Mr Thomas Jenkins, Pengoitan, Borth, MrWilliam Morris, Bryn- owen, Borth. Cynnullmawr. (1).-Mr J. B. Morgan, Glanfread. Henllvs. (1).-Mr Richard James, Brynllys. Issayndre. (1).—Mr W. A. Miller, Henblas, Llan- badarn, Mr Thomas Richards, Pendre, Pwllhobi. Liana fain. (1).—Mr John Bonner, Pantyrofyn. Llanbadarn Upper. (1).—Mr David Davies, Ceunant, Mr John Jones, Brynsion. Llanbadarn Lower. (1).—Mr Jas. Jones, Tyllwyd, Mr J. M. Jones, Cefnllech, Mr Stephen Jones, Pen- graig. Llancynyfelin. (1).-Mr William Mason, Lletty- hvydin. Llanfihangel Upper. (2).—Mr Evan Jones, BIaen- pentre, and Mr David Morgan, Pentrebrunant. On Tuesday notices of withrawal were received from the following: — Aberystwyth No. 1 Ward—Mrs M Griffiths, Great Darkgate-street. No 3 Ward—Mr George Owen, North-parade. Cyfoethybrenin—Mr William James, Tynllcchwedd- bacii, Llanbadarn Upper —Mr David Davies, Ceunant. Llanbadarn Lower. —Mr J. Morgan Jones, Cefn- llech. Melindwr.—Mr H. W. Morgan, Bronllangwrda; Mr Job Svlvanus, Brvnhvfrvd. Trefeirlr,Mr R. Nk'. Lewis, Salem. I Lampeter. Bettws -Wilmot Inglis Jones, Berry Ormond. Cellan. -David Davies, Tynycoed Tom Davies, Pistelleinon. Llanfair-clyrlogan.B. J. Evans, Llanfairfach and Joseph Evans, Llanfairfawr, one seat. Llangybi.—William Jones, Gelly-garneddau. Llaii we'iog.-David Davie-. AUtvbhicca Arms; *Evan Davies, Blaengwenog John Griffiths, Bwlch- mawr Thomas Jones, Penralltnewydd and Thos. Williams, Gwarnant, two seats. Llanwnen.T. H. R. Hughes, Neuaddfawr. Llancrwvs.-—*Lewis Davies. Gelly. LampeteV Hural.Davicl Price, Fronbeder. Lampeter "Crban,Tohn Davies. Glendale J. C. Harford, Falcondale; Kev Daniel Jones, Vicarage: "'Hev R. C. Jones, Unitarian Minister, two seats. Llanvbvt her-*John Davies, Aberduar, and David Jones, llenfaes. Llarjfih,i.ri,,et.rlios-.v -corn.-I)avid Evans, Llystyn, and John James. Pant-ycoubal. Llanll wni. D. H. James, Beilibed w; John Jones, Teifyside Hall; and *John Thomas, Bryn. Pencarreir.—David Evans. Oilgell-isaf; Thomas Edwards, Cwmcanol. and Da\'i<l Davies, Vdin- dre. Trefilan*—*Rev T. C. Edmunds, The Vicarage. Denotes old members Tregaron. Bettws Leiki -David Williams, Penbwlchmawr. Blaenpennal.—*Evan Lloyd, Cilgarn. Caron Lower.—E. Hughes Bebb, Camer Fawr *Rees Evans, Chapel-street; John Jones, Crown and Anchor: C. L. B. Powell, Sunny Hill; William Rees, C. C. Penlone; *D. J. Williams, Abercbed Hugh Williams, Derrigarron. Caron Upper. -*Richard Jones, Cefngaer; Thos Jones, Old Abbey. Doithie United.—David Davies, Blaendoithie; *Thomas Jones, Cwmdu. Gartheli. *Daniel Lodwick, Tynfron. Gorwydd.—*David Davies, Werndriw Peter Davies. Cefullwyn; T. R. Davies, Frondewi; D. Daniel Evans, Llanioisaf; R. S. Rowlands, Garth. Gwynfil. Thomas Davies, Penrhiwfelen. Gwnnws Upper.-Edward Jenkins, Red Lion; David Jenkins, Black Lion; *John Jones, Bridge End Shop. Llangeitho.- *Peter Davies, Caerllugart. Llanio United.John Davies Gogoyan D. Daniel Evans, Llanioisaf; William Jones. Penllwvn; *D. W. E. Rowlands, Garth. Llanbadarnodwyn.John Owen, Aeron Villa. Lledrod Lower.—*Evan Evans, Tvnewydd. Lledrod Upper.—William Owen, Tyndraenen. Nantewritle.- Thomas Edwards, Crynfrvn *Hugh Herbert, Troedrhiw. Ystrad Meurig United.—Evan Evans, Bryn Villa. Ysbytty Yst wyth .William Jones, Tycroes *L3wis Oliver. Dolchcernc Contests will take place in the parishes of Caron Lower, Gwnnws Upper, and Llanio United. The candidates in the Caron Lower paiish are Messrs E. H. Bebb, Rees Evans, John Jones, William Rees, and D. J. Williams, Messrs C. L. B. Powell and Hugh Williams having withdrawn. In the Gwnnws Upper parish the contest is between Mr Edward Jenkins and the old member, Mr John Jones and in the Llanio United parish between Messrs John Davies and D. W. E. Rowlands. Aberayfon. Aberayron.—="Mrs Rees, Glasgow House; Mrs Griffiths, Riverside; Mrs Bennett Jones, Panteg; Mrs T. Z. Jones, and the Rev J. M. Griffiths, vicar. Mrs Leah Jones, the other old member, did not seek re-lection, and Mrs T. Z. Jones and the Rev J. M. Griffiths withdrew their nominations, thus leaving three candidates to contest the two seats. Llanddewi-Aberartb.—"Mr Thos Davies, Comp- ton House. Aberayron. Henfynyw.— Alderman J. M. Howell, Aberayron. Dihewyd.—Mr James Williams. Cilcenin.—Mr J. M. Jones. Llanfihangel Ystrad.—J. Jones and D. Jones. Llandyssul. Bettws Evan.Thomas Davies, Bronwion. Llandyfriog and Brongwvn.Evan Davies, Fforest, and *John Rees, Plasnewydd. Llandyssul, Town Ward.-A. T. Evans, surgeon J. A. Evans, veterinary surgeon; and T. Arthur Thomas, Unitarian minister two seats. Llandyssul, St. David's Ward.—*David Charles Jones, Pantycrauddyn, and John Davies, Aber- einon; one seat. Llandyssul, Tregroes Ward.—*Benjamin Davies, Blaenythan. Llanfairorllwyn, Bangor, and Henllan.Evar. Davies, Gilfachronw, and *J. H. Evans, Penrallt- fachnog. Llangranog.-John Davies. Lletty Cymro *J. Griffiths, Gwndwn; *John Jones, Bwlchclawdd and Samuel Jones, Dolgoy two seats. Llangunllo.-David Davies, Dolaucwerchyr- Penbrvn. -*Griffith Davies, Alltycordde *Mrs. Evans, Esgair Thomas Jones, Brenhinlle Thos. Jones, Bfynonberw; and David Owens, GIan'rafon three seats. ITroeclyraur and Llanfairtrel f'vgen.-JobD Jones. Penrhiwfach W. R. Jones, Dyffrvnseri; *Hev R J. Lloyd, The Rectory; David Thomas, Felincwm two seats. Newcastle Emlyn. Cenarth.—John Davies. Pontgarreg; and *G. M Williams, Gelligath. East Cilrhedyn.—Stephen Davies, Morlogws; Thomas Davies, Cilwaunyddfawr; *A. E. Jeremiah, Gilfachweision; and M. G. J. Columbus Jones, Cefngwndwn two seats. Llanfihangelararth.—Thomas Davies, Glantalog, Factor; John Jones, Brynhebog; and William Jones, Pengraigwen. Llangeler, Drefach Ward.—*John Lewis, Meiros Hall. Llangeler.—Thomas Thomas, Penwern; and David Jones, Court Mill. Penboyr.—Henry Davies, Sychnant; David Jones, Spring Gardens find *Daniel Lewis, Frond eg. Llanfyrnach. Clydey.—-William Marks, Penrallt; and *E\'an Thomas, Coedllwyd. Llanfyrnach.—Philip Nicholas, Blaiddbwll; and James Thomas, Bwlchsais. Penrydd, Capel Colman, and Castel lap. Di iii(,l Bowen, Troedyrhiw (nomination invalid) Thomas Williams, Morfa (nomination invalid); William Griffiths, Khydwen (nomination invalid) and Evan Evans, Rectory. West Cilrhedvn.—John Clarke, Danygribyn and John Williams. Blaenpibydd one seat. Machynlleth. In the Machynlleth Union the members retire in rotation according to their different parishes. This year it. was the turn of the representatives of Caer- einionfechan, Scuborycoed, Towyn, and Pennal. All the old members have been re-elected Without a contest as follows :— Caereinionfech,tn.-Ifatirie,e E. Francis, Dolcors- Itvyn. Scuborycoed.—Daniel Davies, Penrhyncrwyn. Towyn.—Hugh Evans, Bryndinas, David Gillart, Rhianfa; William Jones, Sea View terrace, Aber- dovey; Richard Morgan, Glandwr, Bryncrug Isaac T. Parry, Esgairweddau, Pennal. Pennal.—No candidate was nominated for elec- tion, and Mr David Jones, the retiring member, was declared to be deemed to be re-elected. Dolgelley. Dolgelley.—John Meyrick Jones, Meyrick House Robert C. Evans, Einion House; James Lewis, Springfield-street; William Hughes. Mervinian House; Richard Mills, Maldwyn House; Anne Williams, Maosft'vnon; Margaret Hughes, Mervin- ian House; Jane Chidlaw Roberts, Bryntirion. Messrs J. Meyrick Jones, R. C. Evans. William Hughes, and Richard Mills have withdrawn their nominations, and the other four candidates will thus be returned unopposed. Barmouth.—John Evans, 11, Porkington-terrace David Ellis Davies. St. Anne's-square; Hugh Evans, Porkington-terrace; Edward Williams, grocer. Mallwyd.—John Richards, Maesygamdda, Aber- angell; John Evans, Dugoedmawr. Brithdir and Islawrdref.—Ellis Evans, Llwyn Mills John Edwards, Tyddynmawr; John Roberts, Henblas. LIanaber. -John Owen, Caegronw Morris Evans, Egryn. Llanddwywe-is.—Ellis P. Jones, Llwyndu. Lian (](] wywe-ti w(.,Ii.-ttic hard Jones, Fanner. Llane gryn.-David Tudor. Llaiiel-iddwyn.- John Richard Jo\es, Pentre- mawr; Owen Owens, Graig-isaf; John Davies, Glanymorfa; Morris G. Williams, Pengwern-isaf; Hugh Evans, Hafodybryn William Lewis. Brynteg. Llanfachreth.—Iiywel Pugh, Tyddbach Robt. Hughes (junior), Felin Newydd. Llanfihangel-y-Pennant.—Meyrick Roberts, Aber- gynohvyn. Llangelynin.—R. Ffoulkes Jones, Hafodarfor Cadwaiaclr Roberts, Ynys Faig John Jones, Shop, Arthog. « T,Ianymawd clwv.-O wen Jones, LIanercb. Talyllvn.—John Pughe Jones, Glasynys Hugh S. Roberts, Board School Corris; Hugh Jones, Foelfriog, Corris.

Aberayron. For the eleven seats on the Urban Council there are twenty candidates, viz,, Messrs David Davies, Water-street, N*,T. T. Evans.. Bristol House; Timothy Evans, Drenewvdd David Griffiths, Vic- toria-street Evail Edward Jones, butcher *Evan Lewis, Water-street; *John Rees, Glasgow House; W. L. Thomas, Monachty Arms Daniel Williams. Regent-street; E. Hughes Davies, LJanon House James Davies, Saddler John Davies, Ynys House (wit hdrew) Thomas Davies, Royal Oak T. C. Davies. London House; John Jones, auctioneer *Evan Lloyd,C.M, minister; and William Williarn. draper. The first, nine are Independents, the next seven Churchmen, and the last four, Method- ists. So far as their profession goes they are very vi rie 1, for arn ng them they comprise, e.g.. iron- eti ge -:tool rliaker saddler and shoemaker, carpenter and contractor, grocer and provision dealer, draper and tailor, auctioneer1 and minister, farmer and butcher,'baker, and publicans.

Machynlleth. The following were the nominations for seats on the Machynlleth Urban District Council North Ward. ^Richard Rees, Paris Hou I, draper; John Thomas, Penrallt-street, chemist. West Ward.Jobn M. Breeze, Dovey View, grocer. South Ward. — ""Griffith W. Griffiths, Mount iieasant, timber merchant; David Morgan, Lon- donderry House, solicitor's clerk; *Lorù Henry, Yane Tempest, The Plas. On luesday Mr David Morgan withdrew his nomination in the South Ward. The necessity for a contest has thus been obviated in each ward, all the retiring members having been returned unopposed,

Towyn and Aberdovey The nomination of candidates for the Urban District Council of Towyn and Aberdovey closed on Ihursday last, and contests seem inevitable in two of the wards. At Aberdovey, the election will be fought chiefly on the Common question, but the Telllperance Partv. whose nower in Hint, 'mnrrl not to be despised, are a force to be reckoned with in the return of any particular candidate. In both the Towyn and Aberdovey Wards, the old candi- dates are offering themselves for re-election. There being only one candidate in the Rural Ward, an election will be avoided. The nominations are as follows:- Aberdovey Ward.—J. Hughes Jones, J.P.; Arthur lomlins; Captain Enoch Lewis, Balkan f?TV,\V • !'• Thomas, Medical Hall; Gwilym llhams, stationer. Two seats. Towyn Ward.—*Mr Daniel Edwards, *Mr Henry Evans, Mr Sylvanus Evans, Central Buildings; and Morris James, builder. Two seats. Rural Ward.—John Rees, Ynys Farm, Pennal.

Barmouth. There will be no coutest at Barmouth, as two of the six candidates nominated for the four vacant seats on the Council have withdrawn. The candi- dates nominated were Mr David Ellis, St Ann's Square Rev Gwynoro Davies, Haulfry; Messrs Hugh Evans, Porkington-terrace Robert William Jones. Meiiion House; Evan Richards, Bwlch House; and Humphrey Wynne Williams, Glany- traeth. Messrs Hugh Evans and R. W. Jones have since withdrawn, and the remaining candidates have been declared duly elected.

Dolgelley. For the four vacant seats on the Council the following were nominated Evan William Evans, Frondirion William Hughes, Penrallt House, Springfield-street; John Jones, Caerffynon, Dol- gelley Rees Morgan, Gorville House Edward Owen, Bridge-street; Edward Williams, Clifton House Evan Wynne Williams, hy House and William Robert Williams, Lombard-street. On Tuesday, the following withdrew their nominations thus obviating a contest :-Me-wrii Evan William Evans. Rees Morgan, Edward Owen and Edward Williams.

— ♦ Parish Councils. The following have been duly elected on the respective Parish Councils :— Llitii(lvssiil.l own Ward-*Samuel Jones (L) *Jo/m Davies (L), Daniel Davies (L), James Thomas (L), *Ebelll'ZI'r Thomas (L). Pontshan Ward-D. L Jones (L), *John Williams (L), David Jones (C). Tregroes Ward—*William Davies (L), *I)aniel Evans (L), Thomas Evans (L). St. David's Ward—*Jolm Davies (L), James Davies (C), *David Jones (L), *Thomas Jenkins (C). Llanfihangel-ar-Arth.—David Davies (L), *W. C. Bowen (C), Evan Davies (L;, *John Jones (L), *John Davies (L), toavid Beynon (L), *Evan Sanders (L), Thomas Dalies (L), Benjamin Bees (L), David Kliy Enoch (C), Thomas Esau (C), George Evans (L)s Benjamin Davies (C), Thomas James (L), and Danie. Evans (L). 1 Isygarreg.—'This year the workmen and farmers have entered into a compact, wherebv the former are allowed four representatives, and the latter three repiesentath es and the right of co-opting a chairman from outside the Council. This arrangement will be reversed at the next election. The members elected are Messrs John Edwards, Brook.street; John Edwards, Penybank; David Evans and Evan Davies to represent the workmen, and Messrs Evan Jones, Cynffyrch: Jolin Jones, Glanmerin; and Lewis Lewis, Troedyrhiw, to represent the farmers. The following were elected parochial constablesMessrs John Parry, Cacdu; Thomas Davies, Derwenlas- Isaac Lewis, Felinrhysglog; and S. M. ltigil, Caerbobian. h Uwchygarreg.—Messrs John Lewis, Tygwyn; Thos. Griffiths, Pontfaen; Richard T. Edwards, Ceniarth; John Morgan, Caepoeth; Richard Rowlands, Penv- banc: Thos. K. Williams, Pantglas; F. M. Campbell, Brynllwydgwyn. Parochial constables, Messrs John Evans, Capel Soar; Evan Jones, Penrhyw; Hugh Thomas, Penffordd. Penegoes.-Messrs Richard Jones, Baiclieiddon D.vffryn; William Evans, POIXL'W Griffith h. Jones, X'antyfyda; Evan Evans, Dylife (to represent the upper portion of the parish), Lewi's Morgan, l'enrhosmowr; David Meredith, Panty- npuadd; Hugh Pugh. Tynycoed; and Rowland Williams, Peni-liostiacii (to represent the lower portion of the I)arisli. Corris.—Messrs Humphrey Davies, J.P., E. Evans, Frondeg; 11. P, Humphreys, Gwindy; H. B. Williams, Glandwr; E. Lewis, Gaewern Cottage D. Jones, I,Iwydiarth H. Jones, Maesvpandv J. Lewis, Abercwmeiddaw W. Owen, Pandy, M. Roberts, Aberllelenny; R. Roberts, Pentref; John Williams, Rhianfa; J. P. Jones, Glasynys; W. Williams, Aberllefenny E. Williams, Glanrafon. Talybont.—*Henry Seymour Davies, (ilitiorafoii; *Ddvi"<\ Ceulan Edwards, Talybont Evan Evans, Tynant *Edward Evans, Neuadd Fawr John Griffiths, Blaeri Ceulan; *John Hughes, Chapel House; Edward Jones, C.C., Talybont; *navld Morgan, Penlone; and John Williams, Talybont. Denotes old members. Ysbytty Y stwyth. Dr Morgan, Mount Hazel; Messrs Joseph Morgan, Tymawr; Edward Davies, Llwyndrain; Joseph Edwards, Hendre; Evan Jenkins, Llethr; J. Jones, Rhiwlas Jenkin Davies, Gwarddol D. W. Jenkins, School House; John Morgan, Blnenmarchnarit J. Jenkins, Ty new veld J. Ishmael, Tangro.

University College of Wales Aberystwyth. A Goon IILCORD.-The Rugby Team of the University College of Wales closed their season on Saturday lêl¡,St with a match against Elle^mere College away, and won by 2 goals 4 tries to nil, and this despitethe absenceof their crack half-back t Archie Williams. The season just closetl has been a ^pc'>rd one in the annals of oJ the College Rugby Soot-ball and rea^s as follows:—-Matches played 8 won 8: lost 0; points for 102; against 6. The points scored against the College were 1 try and one penalty goal. The former was scored by CardnJCollege who were beaten for the first time in their career by Aberystwyth College and the latter by Lampeter Town who were beaten twice. St. Davids College. Lampeter, who have generally held the upper hand in their matches with the College were also beaten at home and away. The following have scored during the season.—W. D. Thomas, 7 tries E. D. Evans, (captain) 6 tries, and and 1 dropped goal; '1*. G. Williams, 6 tries Archie Williams, 2 tries Garfield Walters, 2 tries; T. G. Allen, Moreton Davies, and Cyril Smith, 1 try each. DEWI SAKT CELEBRATIONS,—The annual celebration of St David's Day at the University College of Wales, Aberystwyth, was this year postponed for a week in consequence of the national bereavement, the patron saint's university being duly honoured on Friday evening with the usual soiree, which pased off most successfully. Spef ches were delivered by the follow- ing* delegates ii the libi a- y -Mi., a Ithel Thomas, Cardiff College; 1. Richards, Bangor College H. O. Jones, B.A., B.Sc, Swansea R. Edwards James, Cardiff, and T. W. Powell, Aberystwyth. A perform- ance of l opera, "The Enchanted Isle," from Shakespear's "Tempest "and set to music by Mr David Jenkins, Mus. Bac,. who conducted, followed the reception, A programme of miscellaneous items was also gone through, and a farce, entitled" Uncle was performed. The proceedings concluded with the singing of Hen Wlad fy Nhadau."

Aberahgell. APPOINTMENT—MrUieldcn, the present assistant master at the Machynlleth Board School, has been appointed* Headmaster of the Aberangell Board I School. He will take up his duties in a few months time

Mallwyd. All the old members were re-nominated, and there )eiii, no new candidates in the field, they have leen declared duly elected as follows: Sir Sdmujid Bucklev, Plas yn Dinas, John H. Bullock, he Cottage; William H. Bullock, the Cottage; 3d. H. Davies, Brynderwen: John Davies, Mall- vyd Shop; Robert Davies, Tremangell Thomas )avies, Ty'reapel; John Evans, Dugoedmawr; )avid Evans, Tynypwle John Jones, Meirionia; jewis Jones, Bwlch. I

TOWYN. FISHING. —There is good fishing in the Dvssyni just now, and several anglers, who have made their headquarters at Tow^n, are afforded splendid sport BriLotx*—The building trade at Totyn is partic- ularly brisk .it the piesent- time. Manv of the new houses on the piomenacle have been taken, and it is very probable that before the summer all will be occupied. The great need of the town now is more workmen s dwellings. iMfi.ovMKXTS.—A new iron bridge is being erected «ear Bryncrug over the Dyssvni bv the County cf ',ntltUte the old bridge, at the cost ot lhe work is being carried out bv Mr. Hicham j.lorgan, contractor, and the material is SUpr» -I- ssrs P- arid J. Daniel, ironmongers. ■l.O.G. I.—A meeting of the local branch of Good templars was held on Friday evening at the Congregational schoolroom, Mr- Jones, chief templar, presiding. An interesting paper on the Revival of 1859-1860 was reaid by Mr. Maethlon James, and was greatly appreciated. RKADINO KOOM.—The movement for procuring a reading room for Towvn was initiated about two or three months ago by Mrs. Morgans, Lluesty, and Miss Jenkinf', County School. A public meeting was called by them, and a committee, consisting of the lollowjug was appointed:—Mrs. Morgan, Miss Jenkins, Messrs Maethlon James, Latimer, R. Price Morgan, J. G. Jones, and Dr. Lloyd, with Mr. A. H. Jones as secretary. Through strenuous efforts of this committee, subscriptions have been promised to the amount af £ 25. The Baptist Chapel having removed to new buildings, the old chapel was kindly given by Mr. Maethlon "James rent free for six months for the purposes of the reading room. The rooiii is a comfortable one, and well-supplied with newspapers and periodicals, and other forms of recitation are also provided. The innovation is largely patronised by the young men of the town, the membership at present being about sixty.

DOLGELLEY. MONTHLY MEETING.—At the West Merioneth Monthly meeting held at Dyffryn on Monday, the brethren who had been chosen as deacons of the Church at Salem were received as memb.us of the Monthly Meeting. HOCKEY.-Roberts. of Dolgelley, who played in goal for Wales in the International match at Swansea last Saturday against England, was singled out for special commendation. His play was described !is most resourceful, and stopped numerous shots. The game resulted in a win for England by four goals to niL AUTHOU.—On Friday evening at the Board School, Arthog, the RcwgSjE. Jones Edwards delivered a lecture to a largeyiMience on his "Trip to Switzer- land." The IectuWIras illustrated with the aid of a lantern manipulated by Mr. D. Caradog Evans, Pwllheli, The lecture throughout was most interest- ing, and the lecturer's) description of what he saw and heard was graphic and humorous. He took the audience through many places in Switzerland, and brought his lecture to a close with the Paris Exhib- ition. A hearty vote of thanks was accorded to Mr. Edwards and also to his assistant on the motion of Mr Owen Jones, seconded by Mr Evan Jones, Lodge. The chair was occupied by the Rev. Gwilnn Thomas, and the proceeds of the lecture went "towards the I'armouth County School Fund. PETTY SESSIONS.—The monthly Sessions were held on Tuesday in last week, before the Rev E. T. Watts, M.A- Mr R. E. LI. Richards, and Capt J'ailev. Griffith J. Williams and Humphrey M. H umphreys were charged by P.C-B. Evans with a J breach of the PoacKing Prevention Act, 1862. The defendants pleaded guilty, and Williams was fined 10s and costs, and Humphreys 5s and costs.—Hugh Evans, T. W. Evans and Meredith H. W-illiams were charged by George Towsey, head keeper (f tiie Narinau Estate, with being unlawfully on land with I certain nets for the purpose of killing rabbits. I Each pleaded guilty, and were fined 5s each and 1 costs.—Also Boaz P. Williams, Richard Evans and W. Morris were charged by P.S. Owen with a breach of the Poaching- Prevention Act. The case was adjourned for a fortnight to enable defendants to call witnesses.—Sergeant R. Owen charged David Evans, lymawr Farm, Dolgelley, with a breach of of the Contagious Diseases (Animals) Act by not reporting sheep affected with scab, and for not isolating the sheep affected according to regula- tions. The defendant pleaded not guilty. The Bench considered the case proved, and inflicted-a tine of 5s and costs.

London Letter. J London, Wednesday Afternoon, I [FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT.] PARLIAMENT. The great event of the week was un- doubtedly the extraordinary scene in the House of Commons on Tuesday night week,, when a number of Irish members were con- veyed bodily out of the chamber. There is no doubt that it was quite an unpremeditated action on the part of the Irish, for several. e of their members who are usually to thf fore, had left for home, little dreaming ("j the incident which was to occur. Hardl any of the morning papers had any word oft excuse to offer for the behaviour of the Irish? indeed, they nearly all united in condemning the scene in the strongest language. Never- theless, when a similar scene occurred in 189iJ, the young bloods of the Tory party being then the deliquents, the 11 Times found no grave cause of complaint against the offenders. The Irish had a good cause of complaint. A vote of £ 17,000,000 was being passed, part of which is to be raised in Ireland, and owing to the incapable manner in which Mr Balfour leads the Government, he had left no time for the Irish to discuss the vote. The great prerogative of the House of Commons is that it alone has the power of voting money. Hence Mr Balfour by closuring this great vote without adequate discussion was clearly entrenching upon the privileges of the House. Why, then, should the whole press, Liberal and Tory, condemn them in this unrestrained manner ? The Irish say that it is because they are Irish, and when one considers the attitude taken by the Times and the Tory newspapers in 189M, one feels that they have some ground for saying so. At any rate, we are not likely to hear of such a huge vote being closured for some time again. THE NEGOTIATIONS. It is wonderful how the newspapers and the Jingoes generally jump at the prospect of negotiations with Botha. One heard nothing a few months ago but talk of unconditional surrender. N egociatiol s at any rate pre-suppose some kind of n utual give and take. Nobody believes that Botha will surrender unconditionally. Indeed, it may be taken for granted that Botha will not surrender unless very good terms are offered him, such terms as even advanced Liberals would hesitate before granting. But as in this campaign, the most pessi- mistic view has all along been the truest, one hesitates to believe that the present negotia- tions will end in anything. It should be no matter of surprise if in three months time the campaign is proceeding as merrily as ever. Botha, it is true, is hampered through having to take care of a large number of women and children, and this, perhaps, is the mo.-t importaot element in the situation. A strong man can endure hardships himself, but he cannot bear to see women and little children suffering from cold and starvation. n DR. MORGAN DAVIES. Dr Morgan Davies delivered a most interesting lecture before the New J ewin 9 Literary Society on Wednesday evening. The subject was" Agweddau Pellach o Gymreigiaeth," and was a continuation of the lecture given by him before the same Society last year. He dwelt upon the position of the woman in Welsh Society and gave copious illustrations from history and from custom, to prove his theory. He also spoke of the family in Welsh social life, and showed very clearly the difference between the Welsh and English idea of family life. The lecture was closely reasoned from start to finish and was intently listened to, as Dr Davies clothes his ideas in the choicest and most idiomatic Welsh. THE LONDON COUNTY COUNCIL, The County Council election has resulted in an overwhelming majority for the Pro- gressive party. At least four Welshmen have been returned, amongst them being Mr Howel J. Williams, who was unopposed, Mr Timothy Davies, a new member, Mr William Davies,,of Battersea and Mr Robert Williams of Lewisham. Mr Timothy Davies is a native of Llanpumpsaint, and is a leading deacon among the Welsh Calvinistic Method- ists in Loiidou. Mr William Davies is a native of Borth. He is this year the Mayor of Battersea, and has, I believe, been returned at the head of the poll on the last three or four occasions. Mr Robert Williams is an architect, an advanced Radical and a native of Glanmorganshire. Mr Howel Idris did not stand, and his loss will undoubtedly be felt on the Council, as he was not only a painstaking member but also a man of great business capacity. COMING EVENTS. The St. David's, Day Dinner of the Cymru Fydd Society will be held before the end of this month at the Hotel Cecil when it is hoped that some leading English politician will attend. Mr William Jones, M.P., is to deliver a lecture next Saturday at Castle Street Chapel, on the Political History of Wales during the last century." This is the last of a series of four lectures given before the Union of the Welsh Literary Societies,, all of which have turned out successfully. Mr Goscombe John lectured on Art in Wales before the Cymmrodorion Society on Wednesday last. Communications from Lord Lieciteiiaitl of Cardigan- shire, Tregaron, etc, are held over for want of space.

Births, irarriages and Deaths. BIRTHS. WXI.UAMS—March ]0th, at Bridge street, Lampeter the wife of Prof. Robprt Williams, of a daughter. EVANS—On Sunday the 10th, at l'enlan House, Aber- ofayroii, the wife ol the Kev. T. Gwilym Evans, of a son. DEATHS. DAVIES—Iai«h 10th, nr (ilendale, Lampeter, Jane, the wife ot Mr John Davies (of Davies Bras), aged 41 years. EVAXS March 8.tl>. at Glasgow House, Lampeter, the infant child of Mr D. T. Evans, aged 9 weeks. EVANS Man h 8fh, at Cardiff, Captain Evans, Blaen- dvffrvn IVn.-arreg. 10ii, at Llanio lioad, William Mor- gan, Post. Office, late Stationmaster. LEWIS—March 7tli, at Mill-street, A^erystwvtJi, Elizabeth Ellen, (laughter of Mr David J. Lewis, compositor, aged 15 weeks. OuvEit—March 8th, at Fiyuon D.lu, Ciaraeh, Jane Oliver, wife ov Ir William Oliver, farmer, aged 72 years. PU;;H—M;ircli 9th, at Pliydyfelin, Elizabeth Pugh, post-mistress, aged 69 years. ROUKUTS—March 13th. at 11, Mnriin' rr ice, Aber- ystwyth, Jane, widow of the late Frederick Howlayd Roberts, of l'eny wern, aged 79 years flowers. ■ itV —— Printed and Published by the Proprietor, GEORGE RKES, at. the "WKI.SK GAZETTK iVinteries Bridge-street, Aberystwyth, in County of Cardigan, Thursday, March 14tli, 1301.