County Court. Thursday, March 21st, before his Honour Judge William Evans. A BORTH CASE. In the case of Jenkin Jones, plasterer, Tyrol house, Borth, against Mr and Mrs Tibbott, for damages for pulling down scaffolding. Mr Geddes Smith applied for a further adjournment owine to the illness of Mrs Tibbott.—Mr A. J. Hughes said that he had no objection to this course with the usual costs of course.—His Honour granted the application. OWEN V RICHARDS. Owen Owen, Nantcwtta, Llangwyryfon, farmer sued John Edwards, 35, Regent-street, Treorky, collier, for the sum of £5 13s 9d, for the mainten- ance of a child,—Mr W. P. Owen, who appeared for defendant, said that so far as he was concerned he coiild not see that the defendant had any defence to the action. The defendant was not present.—The plaintiff and witnesses attended.— Mr A. J. Hughes said that defendant had wired asking that proceedings should be stayed, and he would send the money, but no money had come to hand.—His Honour gave judgment for the amount claimed with costs and allowed the defendant 14 days in which to pay. MORGAN AND MASON V. THEOPHILUS. Ann Morgan, Padarn Villa, Llanbadarn. and David Mason, Blaendolau, farmer, sued John and Morgan Theophilus, carriers, Llanbadarn, for the sum of L7 10s Od for alleged trespass on lands at Blaendolau, Caellwyndu, and Dolfawr.—Mr W. P. Owen appeared for the plaintiffs, and Mr A. J. Hughes for the defendants.—-Mr Owen stated that upon going to see the place in question that morn- ing he was followed by Morgan Theophilus and abused. Defendant declared that he was not coming down to the Court, and abused him and all connected with the law.-His Honour: It shows that he has not won many cases so far.—Mr Owen He has won one. There is no doubt that this is a mere quibble. My friend has written to the mother which is the same thing, and now it is sug- gested that the main defendant has not received any notice.—Mr Hughes said that he had told his friend the position exactly, and he had rather piled up the agony, and but for the fact of that unfor- tunate meeting that morning they would have found him in. a different frame of mind. He had not seen the man, who no doubt thought he was entitled to be'served with astimiiions, ifi., Hono_ur: We can take him a step further in his law and teach him that service of summons upon him is not ibsolutely necessary.—Mr Hughes: I cannot possibly go on with the case to-day, but I am pre- pared to pay the money into Court,—Mr Owen; Ind I must have protection—I must not be noltsted.—His Honour then adjourned the hearing intil the next Court, the money to be paid into Jourt, and costs of the day to fall upon defendants ind a summons to be served. HORSE TRANSACTION. John Jones, Peithyll, sued W. Davies Jones, merchant, Exchange, Capel Bangor, for the difference between £ 35 5s anil £ 24, being the difference between the price of a mare bought by plaintiff from defendant and the amount it realised at a sale by public auction. A jury was empannelled in the case consisting of Messrs J. Brenig Edwards, David Ellis, Little Darkgate street, Randolph Fear, John Garner, and D. J. Lewis, Great Darkgate street.—Mr Stanley Griffith Jones appeared t:) for plantiff and Mr A. J. Hughes for the defendant.— Mr Stanley Griffith Jones stated that the plaintiff was a gentleman of means residing at Oswestry and formerly staying at Peithyll, and the defendant was a shopkeeper at Capel Bangor. He did not know whether it was Mr Jones's hobby or not, but lie occasionally bought horses which were sent to Messrs Frank Lloyd and Co. to be sold at Crewe. In October last plaintiff then living at Peithyll, went to defendant on the 8th where he saw the mare for which defendant asked £37. Defendant declared the mare to be perfectly sound and a bargain was struck at £36 10s. Although it had been agreed that defendant was to keep the mare until it and other horses were sent away to Crewe, n vertheless, defendant made a counterclaim for the animal's keep. On the occasion ot the sale no one was pre. sent besides plaintiff and defendant except defend- ant's servant who was attending to the horse and could not have heard all the conversation. A week later plaintiff and Miss Cromie went to Capel Bangor when defendant again said the marc was perfectly sound in every respect. Plaintitf gave a cheque for £36 10s and the bargain was closed. About a week still later, however, plaintiff's man, < Hodge remarked, Why the mare is lame." De- j i t'endantimmediately replied,"The mare is not lame; she is perfectly sound." On the 7th November, the mare was sent off to Crewe and in (lefelldant.s presence Hodge said at Crewe, Why, as I told you, the horse is lame" and defendant replied, "Ob, nJ; certainly not." Mr Stafford, who examined horses at Crewe before they were sold, found that the horse was certainly unsound and would not give his certificate. The horse was put up for sale unwarranted and was not sdd. It was accordingly returned to Aberystwyth and after the defendant- bad been asked to tak" it back. sold it by public auction for i.24 12s Sd. Mr Jones, addressing the jury, said he could not imagine anyone buying a horse without having a warranty or having it examined tor sonndness.- the Judge remarked that that was very good sense, b;it not the common practice.—Mr Jones added that the horse was suffering from splint and other unsoundness. The total claim by plaintiff, added Mr Jones, was S22 10s, including P,12 5s differr-nce between purchase price and sal? price, £ 1 13- 6d auctioneer's fee, carriage to Crewe and back, &c. The defendant counterclaimed L-8 5s tor the !:< ep of the mare as well as of a horse which was bought at the same time and found to be sound.—John Jones, the plaintiff, said the defendant guaranteed the horse as being perfect." When Hodge said the mare was lame, defendant said, "No, it was her way of going."—In reply to the Judge, it was stated that the cheque was given a week after the sale and the horse kept afterward until the beginning of November by defendant.—In reply to Mr Hughes plaintiff would not admit that he was a good judge of a horse beyond the general claim to that know- ledge which all men made. He had bought and sold several horses. He had the mare out three times and no (loubt said it was a good-looking mare. Might have said, Le. me have it at a reasonable price, as it may lead to further dealings." Heard that the mare came from H. P. Edwards, butcher, but did not know it was bred at Drynrodyn, Borth. He did not know that the price was agreed upon on the first occasion. Could not say what was said about the horse which was bought at the same time. Nothing was said about the horse when Miss Cromie was there. Took Hodge there to examine the mare and took the horse afterward. Could not say, as a man of business why he did not get the warranty in writing. Took seven horses to Crewe and sold none. There was a reserve,—Mr Hughes: Well, you are a man of business as we all know. -Plaintiff: Well, thank you. (Laugbter.)--In continued cross-examination, plaintiff said he wrote on i the 10th November saying that the mare went lame and asked defend- ant to take it back. Defendant replied that, the pony did not go lame when shown at Crewe and saying be was overcrowded and could not have it back. On the 15th plaintiff again wrote saying he wanted defendant to take the mare back, return heque, and be friends. Could not. say why in orrespondence he had not mentioned warraifty ntil the matter got into the hands of Mr Hugh [ughes, solicitor. Did not know that the mare ras purchased at Tregaron fair by her original wner at £ 32.—Mr S. Griffith Jones: If he is a ool we are not responsible.—Mr Hughes: But you .0 not suggest that Mr Edwards is a fool in horse esh ? There was not a better judge of horses in Lberystwyth.—Plaintiff, in further cross-examina- ion, did not think he ever gave a warranty.— te-examined: Defendant said both horses were )erfectly sound. Miss Cromey, now living at her mother's vicarage near London, went with Mr fones in October to pay for the mare. Paid a small ount in the shop and went out to look at the lorses whicn were brought out. Mr Jones asked if hey were in perfect order, as he wanted them to ook well in the sale, and defendant replied, "Yes, ;hey are perfect in every respect and in perfect jondition." Took a letter to defendant about ;he 15th November after the failure to sell the mare. Defendant refused to take the animal back, remarking that it was not child's play, she said "You know you said it was perfect," to which he made no reply.— Cross-examined: She accompanied Mr Jones in his walks and went up to Capel Bangor and was not particularly interested in the horses.—Henry Hodge, the groom; said the brown mare was trotted before him and he noticing that it was lame, told defend- ant, who replied that it was not lame; it was a way she had got in going. Did not hear plaintiff say anything to defendant as be (witness) was looking after the horse. Also noticed that the mare was lame at Crewe.—Cross-examined: Had six years' experience in a gentleman's stables. When he told his master who was with him at Capel Bangor that she was lame, he said nothing.— Mr Stafford, M.R.C.V.S.,Northwich, said he received instructions from Mr Frank Lloyd's secretary to examine Mr Jones's seven horses. Examined them by numbers and found that a brown mare which was described as a bay mare bad a splint on the near fore leg and the off foreleg was contracted in the foot, and there was atrophy or wasting in the frog. He told the groom to trot it and he noticed that it was lame in the foreleg. He con- sidered it permanent lameness. The value of the mare was twenty-eight or thirty guineas. Its age was against it. Examined the mare again at Aberystwyth in February and confirmed the opinion he formed at Crewe. The unsoundness must have been there a month or six weeks before. —Cross-examined: Would stake his reputation that the mare had atrophy in the frog to-day. If he was told by Mr Williams, of Dolgelley, and Mr Jones, of Towyn, that there was no sign of con- traction of the foot or atrophy of the frog, he would still say and pledge his oath and reputation that in his opinion there were contraction and atrophy. A horse with a splint might be accepted as sound with that exception-By Mr Hughes: The disease might have developed between the 8th October and the 7th of November, but he thought it was of longer standing than that.—Richard Hugbes, F.R.C.V.S., Oswestry, said be examined the mare at Aberystwyth on the 23rd February. She had a splint on the inside of the near fore leg, an alteration in the conformation ot the off fore foot.—Cross-examined Technically the mare was unsound, but to all intents and purposes it was sound. For the purpose of sale the mare was unsound, but practically she was sound.—Richard Charles Davies, groom in the employ of the plaintff in November, said the mare was lame and Mr Williams told him that he could tell Mr Jones that she was lame in the off foreleg.—Cross-ex- amined Had offered £ 28 for the mare as he wanted her "for a gentleman t» breed."—This being the case for the plaintiff, Mr Hugbes* asked if any case for damages had been made out.- Mr Hughes called Mr Jones, the defendant, who said he gave Mr Edwards E30 for the mare when she was not as good as when sold to plaintiff for £36 10s. Plaintiff went to him and wanted to buy three horses, but he (defendant) said one was not suitable as it was in foal. To his recollection, nothing was said about a warranty. The mare was in good condition when sold. When Miss Cromey came nothing was said about sound- ness but he said he would keep the pony for him- self if it was quiet and not afraid of steam.—Cross examined Had heard all that had been Aid on the other side, and he heard a great deal of what never occurred. Plaintiff and Miss Cromey did not ask him about a warranty.—The Judge said it was peculiar that defendant never gave a warranty and yet expected a warranty from other people, The plaintiff accepted delivery after Hodge was said to have called to the lameness. Plaintiff was put upon enquiry and yet did not repudiate, but ac- cepted delivery. Plaintiff did not repudiate until ifter failure to sell at Crewe. He (the Judge) questioned whether there was anything to go o the Jury. There was also the question whether :he defects did not arise after the sale. when the nare belonged to the plaintiff.—The jury, having jxpressed a wish to hear Mr Jones, veterinary surgeon, Towyn, who, having been called, said he examined the mare on the 16th February when she was sound. The hoof was well formed, the atrophy and the other defects were not present and the splint was not unsoiin(Iness.-Crois examined: His evidence was in opposition to the evidence of the other experts. There was no thrush, no con- tracted heel, and no atrophy. With the exception of the splint, there was no unsoundness and no evidence of lameness. Would stake his professional reputation on that.—Mr Wynne Williams, Dol- gelley, said he exatiiiiied" the mare en the 8th March and found her ^sifund. He could not find nothing wrong, The off-hoof was normal and there was no lameness.—-Cross-examined Totally disagreed with plaintiff's surgeons. If she was suffering from those things on the 23rd February, she might be better on the 8th March. There was no thrush or atrophy. Thrush often caused lame- ness.—The jury found for the defendant and de- fendant withdrew his counterclaim.
Board of Guardians. A meeting of the members of the Board of Guardians was held on Monday at the hoard Room, when there were presetit-llr W. A. Miller, Llanbadarn (chairman), presided; Mr W. Morris, Cyfoethybrenin (vice-chairman); Rev T. A. Penry, Messrs B. E Morgan, G, Fossett Roberts, Edwin Morris, and Hugh Hughes, Aberystwyth; Lewis Richards and John Morgan, Cwmrheidol; Thos Jenkins, Cyfoethybrenin; J. B. Morgau, Cynnullmawr; James Jones, Llanbadarn Lower; David Morgan and Thos Powell, Llanfiliangel Upper; Evan Richards, Llanfihangel Upper; E.J. Evans, Llangwyryfon; Daniel Morris, Llanilar; Evan Lewis, Llanrhystyd Charles Davies, Llan- vchaiarn Thos James and R. Davies, Trefeirig; R. Thomas, Tirymynach; T. H. Jones, Parcel Canol { with Hugh Hughes (clerk), and E. Llewellyn (assistant clerk). SALARIES. A letter was read from Dr Jones, medical officer of the G«.neu'r Glyn District, applying for an increase (If lti salary. Dr Jones said he had been in the service of the Board for 15 years, and if taken on the basis of population or he number of paupers in the district, he thong!d his application a reasonable one. On The proposition of Mr G. F. Roberts, seconded by the Rev T. A Penry, it, was decided to refer the application to the new Board for consideration. Commmiieati, t s were read from the Local Government Board approving of the increases in the :.1¡ J. J. Hughes (relieving officer) and Dr Morgan (medical officer) ACKnOWLE I.NT. Alerter w.is t, ad from .Mr C'harhs T. Ritchie. I acknowledging -cfe of sympathy passed with j the and <1:"cn and the Royal Family upon | the iV:?th ,>f f}•!«•»» Victoria, and of < o! grati.Iat ion j to the King 'o >n bis accession to tne Throne. MASTER'S REPOin Ti c Master r ■_ ■ irted that the nnmb. r in the House the tir:-c v, ( ,<•['the past IVinniihi was 59, tliI I (, I year, and the see u 1 week 60 as compared with 45 last ve«.r. The neuiber of va:ants relieved th., first week was 17 as compared with 13 last year, and the second week 25 as compared with 13. The Master also stated that Dr Lloyd Snape had brought on the 13th inst. a number of periodicals, See., for the use of the inmates, and as be was about leaving the town, he wished to inform the Board that Dr and Mrs Lloyd Snape had been regular visitors and most kind to the inmates in many ways for many years, and both deserved the best thanks of the Board. The Rev T. A. Penry proposed, and Mr G. F. Roberts seconded a vote of thanks to Dr and Mrs Snape, and this was unanimously carried. ABSTRACT OF ACCOUNTS. On the recommendation of the House Committee it was decided to grant Mr E. Llewellyn (assistant clerk) the sum of seven guineas for drawing up the abstract of accounts for the year ending March 5th. SUGGESTED IMPROVEMENTS. The House Committee reported that Mr Bircham, Local Government Board inspector, visited the House on the 21st inst., and made an entry to the following effect in the visitors' bookHe heard no complaints from the inmates. The tramp cells wanted thorough cleaning, and he would call the Visiting Committee's attention to the need of find- ing proper places for stones, etc. The isolation ward was full of timber and inmates' clothing, while the boys' bedroom was also used for general stores. He hoped when the alterations were con- sidered this would be borne in mind. The meat mincer should be obtained. Children should be put under proper charge, and mothers with infants placed in the able-bodied women's day room. Consideration of Mr Bircham's report was referred to the new Board. ASSESSMENT COMMITTEE. Mr G. Fossett Roberts brought forward a recom- endation of the Assessment Committee to giant an honorarium to the Clerk in respect of extraordinary work which had devolved upon him during the past year. The annual salary which the Clerk received at present for his services in connection with the committee was £35 per annum, but whenever he was called upon to do extra work he was paid in proportion. During the past year there bad been considerable increase in the work of the Assessment Committee. Seventeen meetings bad been held this year as agrinst 12 the previous year, and the committee had heard 300 appeals as against 111 in the previous year. Such a large number of appeals had necessitated a great increase in the work of keeping the accounts. As they were aware also, the work was very complicated, and if they wished the books and accounts kept straight, great care was necessary, and the committee in considering this matter the other day, drew attention to the very excellent way in which the books and the ac- counts were kept by Mr Llewellyn, the assistant clerk. Another matter which was a cause of a great deal of extra work to the Clerk, was the new valuation list. Lists were ordered to be prepared for every parish within the Union, and several parishes undertook to prepare their own lists. The results were highly unsatisfactory and in the majority of cases the lints had not only been re-written but figures corrected, and that entailed a large amount of time and trouble. Then there was another matter which contributed to make the office more burdensome, and that was in refer- ence to the revaluation of the railways. Consider- able correspondence took place with the valuers, and it resulted in an increase in the assessment without any legal expenses being incurred. In June, 1900, the Local Government Board also asked for a return showing the valuation of differ- ent classes of property in the Union, and this .vas a large undertaking. Mr Hughes had not received any payment in respect to it, although the Local Government Board had recommended pay- ment. He, therefore, moved the unanimous re- commendation of the Assessment Committee, that subject to the sanction of the Local Government, Board, the Clerk be paid, in addition to his ordinary salary of P,35, the sum of P,20 in respect to the extra work which he had performed. Mr William Morris, in seconding, spoke of the increased number of meetings held during the past year as compared with the previous year. Although they had so many appeals, it was gratify- ing to find that they had all been settled satisfac- torily. Mr James Jones said he quite agreed with what. Mr Roberts bad said. It meant a great deal of trouble to re-write all the valuation lists, but it was work that would not be required next year. Mr E. J. Evans said although he was not at the Assessment Committee, he quite agreed with every word which had been said as to the :work done during the past year. He had been always against any extra remuneration and any big expense as much as he could, but things were changed. He thought now the ratepayers wanted a little burden to keep them down (laughter). He begged to sup- port the recommendation. On being put to the meeting the recommenda- tion was carried without a dissentient. OUT RELIEF. The amount of out relief administered during the past fortnight was as follows: Per Mr Thomas Vaughan F51 12s Id to 157 paupers; per Mr J. J.. Hughes, £41 13s to 151 paupers and per Mr J Morgan, iE50 to 147 paupers. PAUPERS' RELATIVES. Mr B. E. Morgan enquired whether there were any cases on the relieving officers' books of parents receiving the relief, but towards whose mainten- ance no contributions were received from their children, and in cases where such contributions were made he wished to know whether the con- tributions were as much as they should be. Mr J. Morgan said he had no case in his district, In reply to Mr B. E. Morgan, the Relieving Officer said his book had not been gone through for three or four years with the view of ascertaining such eases. He, however, always brought all doubtful cases to the notice of the Board. Mr G. F. Roberts considered the matter was one which required careful attention, as the circum- stances of the people very frequently altered. In going through the lists that morning, they had not heard of a single case where children were con- tributing. Mr B. E. Morgan said circumstances varied, and very often children would get into good positions and earn large wages, and what he wished to know was whether proper oversight was exercised in such cases. Mr J. Morgan said he brought every such case to the notice of the Board. Mr James Jones referred to the position of servant girls, whose wages during the past few years wore much higher than formerly. He thought they ought, to pay now as well as the men, t, and he considered there were a good many whom they could call upon to pay. The Chairman thought the best plan would be to instruct the relieving officers to keep a sharp look-out. Mr B. E. Morgan said some people complained that while the Board made certain children contri- bute towards their parents' maintenance they did not do so in other cases, and that was the reason he had brought the matter forward. The Chairman then asked the relieving officers to bear in mind the expressions of opinion made bv the different members, and Mr Vaughan (one of the relieving officers) said they always acted in Lecordance with the suggestion made in their own interests, because they got commission for collect- ing such money. RURAL DISTRICT COUNCIL. ,A special meeting of this Council was held subsequent to the Guardians' meeting, Mr John Morgan, Ponterwyd, presiding. In accordance with the notice given, Mr William Morris proposed the lection of Dr J. Arthur Rees, as medical officer of lealth for the liar district, at a salary of P,20 per mnum. This was seconded by Mr Daniel Morris Lnd carried unanimously.
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Licensed Victuallers' Banquet. The third annual banquet of the Al,erystwvth and District Licenced Victuallers' Association was ld 011 Thursday. March 21st, at the Lion Koyal Hotel. Mr D. M* Davies, of the Lichti.M Brewery Company, occupied the chair. There were also present the Mayor (Mr E. P. Wynne), Mr Hngh Hughes (solicitor), Mr Saigeant (Messrs Allsopp and Co), Mr Weiuyss (secretary). Mr A. J. Hughes (town clerk), Mr Tom Griffiths, J.P., Mr H. Jones X. and P. Bank), Dr T. D. Harries, Air I: Eo: Jenkins (auctioneer), Mr F, IVilliaiiis (1.. and P. :ank). The vice-chair was occupied by Councill<r ¡: J. Jones, J.P., who was supported by Councillor T 3. Saluiou, -Councillor It. Peake, and amongst numerous -company present were the following:—Messrs n Hopkins, D. Morgan, S. W. A. iinkler, T. Evans, J. Phillips, J. Richards (Blue iell), W. A. Huson (Wrexbam). E. J. Edwards (Lisbnrne Arms), J. Parish (Prince Albert Hotel), T Evans, J. A: Bailey (Swans-a;. W. Jones (London), Alf Hughes, Jack Hughes, T. F. Fear (Wine Vaults). H. Reynolds (Birmingham), haae Hopkins. T. Bearne, M. Morgan, W. H. HI/llier: T. Prvce (Crv^tal Palace Hotel). T Kilvington, J.W. Wilkinson (Pier Hotel). W. Lloyd Eva us, C. M. Ow,'ns (Shiprisrhf Arms), D. T. Thomas (dwan.-ea), J. G. Dodds (P'-narth), C. C.' Hine (Church Stretton), Chris Taylor C' 24" Hotel), T. Amos Jones, and D. C. Owen After a first-class dinner, catered tVr by Host and Hostess Williams in best style, all pro., gramme of songs and toasts was enttn upon. The first toast, that of His Majesty King Edward VIr. and Qneen Alexandra," was proposed by the chairman. The nation and empire, he said, had never been more loyal than at the present time. The people were devoted to their King and Queen, and long might they be spared, He thought the best they could wLh his Majesty- was that his reign might be as blessed a one as that of his revered mother, Queen Victoria—(hear, hear) —the greatest and best monarch who ever reigned; fAoplau.-se ) The toast was received with musical honours. The secretary (Mr Ben Wemyss) read letters apologv for inubility to attend from the followiiity-, Councillor Robert Hughes, Cardiff; Councillor S; A. Brain, ex-mayor of Cardiff; Chief Constable Howell Evans, Taliesin Morgan (secretary of the -National Trade Defence Association); Mr.T. S. Clark, secretary of the Licensed Victllaller", and Beer Sellers' Association. Song, Long Live the King;" Mr Amos Jones (encored.) The toast, The Army, Navy, and Auxiliary Forces" was proposed by the vice-chairman (Mr R. J. Jones.) He referred to the gallant services rendered by all branches in the present war in South Africa. Speaking of the volunteer system of the country, the proposer said he was glad to see at the present time that the Government was taking this oranch into serious consideration. They had neglected the volunteers most gro>ly in the past, but he hoped in t,be future they would receive the recognition they deserved from the Government. (Hear. hear.) Ho would go further and say that the defence of their country relied upon their volunteer forces, and it was the duty of the. Government, and should be its policy, to encourage them in ev-ry possible way. Ar Jones also spoke in lavour of a duo recognition of those men who had ueen .fighting <the couarrv's battles in South Africa, not only at the present time, but when they became pensioners. (Applause ) Song, The Bay of Biscay," Mr Williams. Major Wemyss was the first to respond, and spoKe of his 19 years' service with Her Majesty's forces as a pleasant period in his li le. After re- signing his commission as captain and honorary major he became a licensed victualler, and he did not know ,vnich paid best. Neither were very paying jobs (hear, hear and laughter). Major Wemyss said that if they liked to give him oppor-i tunity, he was ready to go to the front whenever called upon. Dr Harries who next responded, said he joined the army 30 years ago, but had not left yet. He did not think if was called upon to go to the front, he would like to go, and if there was any lighting he would be more inclined to run away (laughter). As far as the Cardiganshire Militia was concerned, they had had very little experience of fighting. They had never been known to frirn their backs on the enemy. He did not know that they had ever had the opportunity. As far as the Royal Naval Reserve was concerned, they were mostly on land. With regard to the Navy, that branch had had very litte to do in his time. The only thing they had to contend with in the Navy were the "barnacles that clung to the bottom of the ship, But they adopted copper bottoms, and they bad kept away ever since. Since he had left the Navy, the only things he had bad to contend with were a few phagocytes and barnacles (laughter). Mr L. Bearne, replying for the Volunteer Forces, spoke of the efforts made to establish a volunteer company at Aberystwyth, and said be hoped the Government would accede to their request at an early date (hear, hear). Song, Cheer np Sam," Mr S'. Glitheroe. The Chairman then proposed the toast of The Licensed Victuallers' Association of Aberystwyth and District. The Association he said, was formed for the purpose of defence, not defiance (hear, hear) There was no trade which required greater care and caution in its conduct. He thought the licenced victuallers of this district could justly claim that they had tried, and had been successful in keeping within the law. It was a c^dit to the trade that during the past few years there had been but very few convictions (hear, hear). If they referred to the police reports at the annual Brewster Sessions they would fi nil year after year good reports of the condnct of the houses throughout the dist/ct and when they remembered that there were fifty or more licensed houses it was a fact to be proud of. It could not be said that the police were in any way lax in their duties, but they did them well and fairly (hear, hear.) They would, be Nas sure, con- tinue to assist the publican in carrying out the law and not, as in some places, try to entrap them merely for the sake of securing a conviction (ap- plause.) The Association was a great help to them as it cemented them together, and brought about a feel in"- of friendship when an attack was made up- on them, or upon any one of them, they were able to meet it, and they recognised the motto Union is strength" (applause.) Song, Mr R. Peake. Councillor T. E. Salmon, in responding to the toast, said he favoured more gatherings of this kind It was absolutely essential that there should be unity amongst the licensed victuallers, as they were then able to discuss the duties appertaining to their trade and thus better understand themany complicated Acts with which the liqour traffic was surrounded. By forming themselves into an Associa- tion thev were able, when occasion required to pro- tect themselves against their opponents, who called themselves Temperance people. The object of the Association was to protect license holders from frivilous and vexatious prosecutions. Before the Association came into existence, there frivolous and vexatious prosecutions and one or two were fined, thereby, This resulted in an appeal being made to Quarter Sessions by one of the persons convicted, who succeeded in having the conviction squashed. That was the principal factor which gave birth to lpa their Association, and since then he believed the publicans of the town performed their duties creditably and without any friction (hear, hear). Mr Salmon then referred to the Bill, which had passed its second reading in the House of Commons the previous dav. which was intended to stop the working men of Great Britain sending their' children to any licensed house for a pint of beer after half-a-day's hard work. the age put down in the Bill was 16. Surely, as they were all aware a girl of 16 years of age at the present time was a woman (laughter anefhear, hear). And in foreign countries they were mothers of three or four children at that age. And he failed to see in which way the proposer of that Bill could call them children at the age sf 16. There was one Bill to be introduced into Parliament before long which would be a great boon to the licensed victualler It enacted that no licensed victualler was to serve a drunkard if he had been convicted three times, and be could assure them it would be a blessing to every licensed victualler if that Act was passed a drunkard was the biggest detriment to any licensee to carry on his trade properly. It was his ambition when they were rid of those fanatics who harrassed the Trade, to be able to hold their own, and carry out their duties without fear (applause.) Mr Wemyss, the .secretary, who also responded, presented the statement of accounts for tne past twelve months. The balance in hand at the be- ginning of the year was £10 17s 4d, but after meet- ing all this had now been increased to £17 Os 5d. This showed that. the Association was increasing, and he hoped the members would urge all licensed victuallers outside the Association to join. Their district covered a radius of 50 miles from Aberystwyth, and they had one member on their books from seven from Machyn- lleth, and one at Llanybyther, and if they continued to succeed as they had there was no doubt they would soon have a large and influential Associa- tion- T Song, Queen of tne Larth, Mr Amos Jones. Mr Sergeant proposed the toast of The Mayor and Corporation and the Borough and County Magistrates." Upon the former he said tin- welfare -ites of thetow^h depended principally. He had a sug- gestion to make to the Corporation, and that was to provide for the town an ample and well laid ont recreation ground, which could be used as a means of entertainment for the large number of visitors < who came to the place annually. They <;ad the money and the land at their disposal, and the Cor- j poration would confer a boon on the town by carrying such a suggestion into effect. As to the county and borough magistrates, he had only met them in a sociable way, and, consequently, his feelings towards them were nothing but the very best, (hear, hear and laughter). Songs, Mr S Glitberoe and Dr Harries. The Mayor (Mr E. P. Wynne), responding to the last. toast, said he appreciated the invitation to their annual banquet very much. The Chairman had reminded him that there was a new moon that night or the next, and as he was suffering rather under the influence of the elements it would not be wise for him to say much (laughter). He would, therefore leave the toast of "The Mayor and the Corporation" in the hands of his colleagues. As a member of the Borough bench of magistrates, he had to congratulate the licensed victuallers npon their position during the past few years. He did not think there had been a license case before the Bench for the last three or four years Ten years ago, however, such cases were frequent—often once a month. There was also the pernicious prac- tice of whipping up a bench for a licensing case. He was glad to say those days were now passed (applause). Since he had had the honour of presiding over the tteucfc, the cases of drunkenness had been few and far between, and except on one occasion the iiench had not sat forjnore than half an hour, and for a town of the population of Aberystwyth he thonght:that was very creditable (applause.) The Vice-Chairman (Mr R J. Jones), who also responded, said he felt proud to be among them that evening. He could quite endorse what had been said as to the complicated nature of the trade of a licensed victualler. There was a feeling amongst a large number that the duties of a publican were small and easy, but he could state t hat it was a trade that required a great deal of common sense, tact' and patience. It was thought many years ago that if a man failed in every other business, he could become a publican. But that was a great fallacy, as the duty of a publican was of the greatest importance (hear, hear). He was glad to find that the number of convictions in Aberystwyth was on the decrease. They, as magistrates, had very little to complain of in re- gard to the licensed victuallers of Aberystwyth, and he attributed that to the respectability of those who had the management of the licensed houses. And these persons compared favourably with any other section of the community or any other section of the tradespeople of Aberystwyth. He sa.id without any hesitation that the publicans of Aberystwyth were as respectable tradespeople as any other section of the community. And it was owing to that respectability and the intelligence that prevailed among the publicans of Aberystwyth, that the fewness of the complaints and convictions in respect of the trade was due. (Hear, hear,) The relations between the police and publicans of Aberystwyth was also different now to what it used to be years ago, and as long as that good feeling and co-operation existed, the con- victions and drunkenness would be less. (Hear, hear.) It was the duty of the police on all occasions not to barrass the publicans, but to give them that support to which they were entitled, especially considering the fact that the management of public houses was surrounded by a great many difficulties. (Applause.) Song, Mr Hughes; song, Mentra Gwen," Mr R. J. Jones. The toast of "The Press" was proposed in felicitous, terms by Dr Harries, and duly acknow- ledged. Mr T. Griffiths proposed the toast of the Chair- man," and referred to Mr Davies' benevolent good nature, to which no deserving obj ct ever appealed in vain. The Cnairman having responded, the Vice-Chairman gave the toast of The Host and Hostess," which was heartily drunk, Mr. Rufus Williams acknowledging. The gathering concluded with singing God Save the King." During the evening, the Chairman referred to the absence of Mr G. Fossett Roberts which, he explained, was owing to a family bereavement.
THE NATIONAL UNION OF TEACHERS. The thirty-second annual conference of the National Union of Teachers is to be held at Great Yarmouth during Easter week. The gathering will commence on Goad Friday and Easter Satur- day, but the conference proper will open at 2 p.m. on Easter Monday, and close the following Thurs- day. The chair will be taken by the President- elect, Mr J. F. Blacker, headmaster of the Christ Church School, Brighton, from whom a presidential address, dealing importantly with the Voluntary School question, among other matters of educa- tional interest, may be expected. It is anticipated that from 1.700 to 1,800 members of the Union will be present, as the appointed representatives of the 431 b/an dies of the Union. The representa- tive lor NT >rtb Cardiganshire will be Mr H. Lewis Llangoll'i).
RUBBJNG EASES PAIN. By induct the hand flies to the part hurt, but to eliminate Aches and Pains a sefe stimulating medium or lubricant is necessary, and its physical condition should facilitate the process of rubbing. Such is ELLIMAN'S EMBROCATION. Elliman's For Rheumatism, Lumbago, Elliman's Sprains, Bruises, Elliman's Fresh Cuts, Elliman's Sore Throat from Cold, Elliman's Cold at the Chest, Elliman's Neuralgia from Cold, Elliman's Chilblains before Broken, Elliman's Corns when Painful, Elliman's „ Cramp, Stiffness, Elliman's Soreness of the Limbs tinman's after Cycling, Football, Elliman's Rowing, &c. Bottles, Std., is. 'id., 2s. pd., 4s. Ellirnan, Sons & Co., Slough, England.
CAPEL DEVVI. COMJ'HTITIVK CONCERT.—A very successful competitive meeting was held here on Wednesday night. March the 20th. Judging hy the number of people that were present, and the number that competed in all the items,if was a very successful meeting. It was successful, also, in the tact that it drew out a great number of competitors of a very high order, and many of those will undoubtedly find that the meeting has been for them a stepping- stone for higher roads towards Eisteddfodic vic- tories. Major H. E. Bonsall, J.P Lluest, presided, and he fulfilled the duties of chairman in a very able manner. The Aajor has proved himself to be an ideal chairman on previous occasions, and he well maintained his reputation on this occasion also. I he Major advisee! one and all to persevere in the noble work of gaining knowledge, especially in the pursuits of those arts to which the Welsh people were so devoted He said that he loved the place and its inhabitants He had lived among them for four years and during that time he had been on friendly terms with all, and though (o/ll the eve of removing from the district, to settle down in the neighbourhood of Machynlleth, yet the union thai had been formed between them would never be cut asunder, he would ever have a warm corner in his heart for the old place. The Ma jor expressed in feel- ing if not in words that, love annihilates time and space." Mrs H. E. Bonsall, Lady Evans, Loves- grove and her family also graccd the gathering with their presence. Lady Evans kindly adjudicated the hand and needle-wyrk and expressed tier satisfact- fact-ion with all the articles sent in for competition. Miss Evans delivered the adjudication and gave the reasons why each article was superior to the other in her Ladyship's estimation. The essential quality in everything was usefulness, and that quality was given due attention iu the adjudication. Lady Evans and her family were not allowed to depart before receiving the heartiest thanks of the meet- ing. The Chairman proposed a vote of thanks to Lady Evans for performing her duties so well, and for her generosity. Mr J. R. James, C.C., seconded and the motion was carried unanimously, and her Ladyship responded, thanking them for the honour they had bestowed upon her, adding that she was always ready to help Capel Dewi. It is a true saying that encouragement if often more valuable than criticism. Taking advantage of the opportun- ity Her Ladyship]gave second and third prizes in all the article upon which she had adjudicated. Mr Lumley Davies, Lledrod, adjudicated the musical part of the programme and gave satisfaction to all. The Rev K. Gwymryn Jones, C.C., Trisant adjudi- cated the Literary portions. He also as usual did his work creditably. The accompanist was Miss Morgan, The Poplars. Penllwyn, who is ever ready to render assistance to those who are in need. She performed her duties in a ve-y creditable manner. Mr J. James, Abercwmdole, and Mr J. Morgan, Khiwarthen isaf, were the adjudicators in the arts, engravings, &c., and they did their work well. Their record in past years is sufficient recommend- ation for them. Mr Abraham Hopkins, Fronfraitb Farm, acted as secretary, and Mr J. Jones. Llain- yrystum, treasurer, and Mr D. Lewis, conducted. At the close Mr David Lewis, pastor, proposed a vote of thanks to the president for his address and for the able manner in which he bad presided over the meeting. Mr J. R James, C.C., seconded, and the president responded and said that he would at the next meeting give a prize for engraving. An announcement which was received with applause. A vote of thanks was also passed to the adjudica- tors, Miss Morgan, Mr J. Thomas, and Miss Thomas, Llwynddewi, for lending the piano for the occasion. Appended is a list of the prize winners :-Solo for boys under twelve, Homeward bound," divided between J. R. James, Peithyll, and D. H. Richards, Nanlybwla, the adjudicator giving a special prize to E. P. James, Peithyll, for his rendering; solo for girls under thirteen, "Little child," Mary Lily James, Peithyll; pianoforte solo, 1st of Clamenti's Sonatas," Mary Lily James, Peithyll; for the bes, rendering by those over forty of the old tune Aberdar," J. It James, C.C.; tenor solo, "The beg- gar," Mr H. M. Evans, Penbryn, Goginan; bass solo, Bendithiaist, goed y meusydd," divided between Messrs It Thomas. Bow Street, and J. A. Jenkins, Aberystwyth reading music at first sight (S.A.T.B.), Mr M. Jones, Penrhyncoch, and friends; duet, The two patriots," Messrs R. Thomas and T. James; quartette, Leominster," Mr Morgans and friends, Aberystwyth; a party of eight, "Hyfryd Ganaan," Aberystwyth Party; juvenile choir, Tu draw i swn y storm," Capel Dewi choir, led by Mr J. Hughes; best four verses, eight lines each, to the New Instrument" presented to the chapel by Major Bonsall, J.P., Lluest, Mr D. Davies, Trisant; best stanza, The twentieth century," Mr T. C. Evans, U.C.W., Aberystwyth; recitation, "Yddam- wain," Mr Tom Evans, Peithyll; recitation for those over forty. Y bachgen ddygodd ddimai," Mr T. Edwards, Capel Dewi; recitation for those under fourteen, Aelwyd cartref," Gwladys May Jenkins, Comins coch;:four reciting together, those from Penllwyn; address, Yn ngeneu'r sach mae cynilo'r blawd," Mr J. R. Hughes, Bow Street.; dialogue, Mr R. Lewis, Darren Farm, and Miss C. A. Tibbot, Darren; impromptu speech, "Gwyn," Mr T J. Griffiths, Penlan, Penllwyn; pair of stockings, 1st, Miss L. A. Jones, Cefnllwyd; 2nd, Miss M. J. Jones, Llainyrystum; 3rd, Miss Row- lands, Waunfawr; best flannel shirt, 1st, Miss Jones, Maesybanadl; 2nd, Miss M. A. Jones, Llain- yrystum; best pincushion, 1st and 2nd, Miss May Davies, Capel Dewi; 3rd, Miss C. J. Jones, Maes-y- banadl; patchwork for girls under thirteen, com- prising button hole, darning and stitching, 1st, Mary Lily James, Peithyll; 2nd, May Jenkins, Bow Street; best shepherd's crook, divided between Messrs D. Jenkins, Eglwysfach, and J. Williams, Bow Street; best wooden spoon, Mr E. Morgan, Capel Seion; best butter spoon, Mr E. Morgan, Capel Seion.
