Welsh Gazette and West Wales Advertiser

BARMOUTH. PROFESSOR ANWYL ON THE PROGRESS OF WELSH EDUCATION. The seventh annual distribution of prizes in con- nection with the Barmouth County School, took place on Wednesday, December 18t,h, under the presidency of Mr W. J. Morris, J.P. The head- master. (Mr D. E. Jones) read his annual report, which described the past year as the most. success- ful in the school's history. Miss Griffith,Arianfryn, afterwards distributed the prizes. The following is a liet ot the school successes during the year :—Scholarships and exhibitions- The Principal's Scholarship of £40 per annum tenable for three years at the University College of Wales, Aberystwyth, Rowland Jone& Richard; Welsh Exhibition of £10 per annum, tenable for three years at the same college, Catherine Row- lands; the Rendel Scholarship of 920 per annum, tenable for three years at the same college, R. J. Richard; the County Exhibition of £10 per annum (for boys), tenable for three years, R. J. Richard; the Rendel Exhibition of P.10 (for boys), tenable for three years, R. J. Richard; the County Exhibi- tion of £10 per annum (for girls), tenable for three years, C. Rowlands the Rendel Exhibition of E10 per annum (for girls), tenable for three years, C. Rowlands. Central Welsh Board Certificates- Honours-R. J. Richard and C. Rowlands senior certificates-Mari Roberts, Maggie Evans, and Alun Pierce; junior certificates-Mary C; Griffiths, John Lloyd, Jane Roberts, John Thomas, and Richard O. Griffith; Matriculation Examination of the University of London, second division- Catherine Rowlands; Matriculation Examination of the University of Wales—Mari Roberts. Board of Education, South Kensington, certificates— Mathematics (first stage) first class Maggie Evans, R O Griffiths, J Thomas; second class— Gwen A Williams, Jane Roberts, J Lloyd; Chemis- try (elementary stage) first class-J Thomas; second class—J Roberts, R 0 Griffith, J Lloyd. Music certificates, Trinity College, London—Inter- mediate division-Maggie Evans; junior division -Myfanwy Owen; preparatory grade—Maggie K Edwards; Civil Service Examinaeion for sorting clerks and telegraphists—Lowrie Owen and William Davies. The following is the prize list—Form V, first prize (given by Mr W J Morris), R J Richaid; second prize (given by Mrs Hugh Evans), C Row- lands. Form IV, language prize (given by Mrs D C Edwards), M Roberts English, first prize (given by Mrs Wynne Williams), G A Williams; second prize (given by Mr R J Williams), M Evans mathematics, first prize (given by Mrs Gwynoro Davies), M Roberts; second prize, M Evans; science prizes, A Pierce and M Rowlands. Form lII, French prize (given by Mr M Evans), J Roberts; Latin prizes (given by the Headmaster), R 0 Griffith and J Thomas; English prize (given by Alderman Lewis), R 0 Griffith; mathematics prize (given by Dr D A Hughes), J Thomas; science prize (given hy Mr J T Morgan), J Thomas; general progress prizes (giver, by Mr J Evans), M G Griffiths. Form II, Welsh prize (givpn by fhe Rev Z Mather), J Owen English, first prize, Millie Evans, second prize, A W Roberts; mathematics prize, OP Hughes; geography prize, R Wynne; science, first prize, 0 P Hughes, second prize, A W Roberts. Form I, French prize, S Ellis; Welsh prize, D Jones; ungiisn prize, v* Artnur; matne- matics prize, L Williams; geography prizes, D P Jones and J H Jones; science, first prize, L Williams, second prize, J H Jones; drawing, first prize Wynne Griffith, second prize, W Owen; general progress prize, Maggie Jones Owen. Special prizes-The Hengwm scripture prize, Jane Roberts; scripture, second prize (given by Mrs Smalley), J Lloyd good manners prize for girls (given by Miss Atkinson), Jane Roberts attendance prizes (given by Mr W Evans, Edgbaston), Millie Evans, John Lloyd, John H Jones, Wm Owen, Wm Griffith; cookery prize (given by Mrs R Richards), Annie Jones needlework prize, Myfanwy Owen music prizes (given by Miss F Williams), first prize, Maggie Evans, second prize, Annie Jones. Maggie Evans, second prize, Annie Jones. 'I I', -L_ 'I Professor Anwyi, aner congratulating tne scnooi upon its brilliant success during the year, addressed the audience upon matters connected with the recent progress of Welsh education. He was especially o-ratified to note the advance in the higher work done by the schools, and he had every reason for thinking that success in the higher work was not attained by neglecting the educational interests of the less able pupils or those pupils whose ability was of slower development. The advanced work done by the pupils of the intermediate schools was rapidly creating a new situation in the University of Wales itself, and it was of the utmost importance for the University to face the new situation and to consider its matriculation and intermediate exam- inations in view o the work done for the senior and honours certificates of the Central Welsh Board. Owing to the marvellous progress of Welsh secondary education new possibilities of development in the direction of the bigher learn- ing were opeued out to the Welsh University Colleges and the University of Wales far beyond the dreams of tbeir original founders. In connection with the educational progress of Wales too much importance could not be attached to the opportun- ities which were now being extended to Wales by means of 1the new science grants to profit by the development of national science as an instrument of education. A close study of the secrets of nature was not to be regarded as necessarily antagonistic to the literary study but as a valuable aid to it He believed that the participation of Welshmen in the scientific habits ofmondern European thoughts would react with advantage upon the w hole world of thought and of literary expression in Wales. Nothing was more necessary foryoung minds at the present day than to acquire a sound and accurate graspof the facts of the real world in their true relations one to an- other. Welshmen bad always loved nature, but the closer study of nature which was called natural science would enable them to obtain a far more intimate knowledge of her ways than any of our forefathers had, The new movement. for scientific study in Wales would probably be one of the most important factors in our future national develop- ment. Welshmen loved to dwell in a kind of ideal world, but the new scientific movement would enable Welshmen, while still loving their world of imagination, to view it from a run experience oi the reality of things. While in full sympathy with the development of natural science as an instrument of education, he wished his audience, however, to remember that their study of nature, would not be complete if they excluded that of man, and that of man in his more human expression of art, litera- ture, history, and thought generally. A well- balanced education i-niist comprise the study of man's achievements as well as the rest of the world of'natnre, animate and inanimate. In those beauti- ful natural surroundings he wished especially to emphasise the importance of the study of natural beauty. No system of education could be com- plete which neglected art, the characteristic ex- pression of one of the noblest of human instincts. All those various aspects of education, and not least the fundamental education of character, must be the potent factors in the training of Wales, if she was to hold a prominent, place among the highly cultured people of the world. Already she had begun admirably, but success could not be fully attained without constant alertness, steady deter- mination, and unremitting zeal (cheers). A vote of thanks was proposed to Miss Griffith, seconded by Alderman Lewis Vewis, and carried unanimously. Mr Hugh Evans proposed, and Councillor John Evans seconded a similar vote to Prof Anwyl, and this was heartily seconded.

TOWYN. I ADDRESS BY MR C. S. DENNFSH. The annual prize (ily of the Towyn County School was held on Wednesday, December 18th, and was largely attended. Mr C. S. Denniss, general manager of the Cambrian Railways Cdlll- pany, who was accompanied by Mrs Denniss, was the principal speaker. The Chairman (Rev Robert Jones), in his open- ing remarks, said the school was in JI flourishing condition, and in connection with this he express- ed an appreciation of the services rendered by the staff. The Governors represented the various re- ligious denominations, and worked in perfect har- mony. The speaker alluded to the death of Mr John Corbett, whom he decribed as a true and generous friend," and as one to turn to when they found themselves in a tight corner (hear, hear). The Headmaster (Mr Tom Jones) then read his annual report, which showed encouraging progress. The prizes and certificates to the successful students were afterwards presented by Mrs Denniss. The following is the list of the school successes for 1900—1:—London Intermediate B.A.—Maude Cotterbill.lst division. Loii(lonlntermedizite B.Se.- Edward Jones, 1st division. London University Matriculation—Ellen Jane Jones, 1st class Maggie Owen, 1st class; Daniel Wm Lloyd, 1st class. Cen- tral Welsh Board (Honours Certificate).—Wini- fred Conn, Maude Cotterhill, Edw Jones, Ellen Jane Jones, Maggie Owen, Annie Catherine Pughe, and David Emrys Williams. Central Welsh Board (Senior Certificates).—Herbert G Bagster, David W Jones, Ethel Jones, John Owen Jones, William H Lewis, and Daniel W Lloyd. Central Welsh Board (junior certificate)—Annie Evans, R Pughe Evans, D Trevor Jones, Herbert E Jones, Bromley E W Jukes, Mary Morgan, Thomas H Roberts, Edw Maurice Williams: D Loyalty William*, M Myfanwy Ffoulkes, David J Hughes, Laura Jones, Louisa A Jones, Emrys Morgan, Annie Owen, Owen Owen, Board of Education Examinations Edward Jones, first class in practical inorganic chemistry, magnetism and electricity, light and sound, all ad- vanced stage and second class in theoretical in- organic chemistry (advanced), mathematics (stage. 3), mathematics (stage 5), and heat (advanced) Edward Jones, first class. King,s Scholarship Education—Mabel1 Ellis, 2nd division. Bank Entrance Examination—Leonard E Jones, London and Provincial Bank; John E Thomas, N S Wales Bank. Pitman's Shorthand Certificates—Theory certi- ficate: John Owen, and William Owen Jones; ele- mentary certificaie Herbert E Jones, Owen Owen. Owen D Williams, Willie Jones, John R Griffith. Bromley Jones, Trevor Jones, John Roberts, Henry Jones, Ellen Jane Jones, and May Williams. Local school examinations in music of the Asso- ciated Board of the R.A,M. and R.C.M,—Margaret Richards, higher division Laura Jones, lower division; Catherine Owen, preparatory grade, Exhibition—D Emrys Williams, LJG.entrance ex- hibition at Aberystwyth College. Scholarships—Edward Jones, Entrance Scholar- ship of E25 -at Bangor College (3rd on list, top of County Schools candidates);. Winifred Conn, En- trance Scholarship (open) of £20 at Aberystwyth College, 4th on list, 2nd of County Schools' can- didates). Mr C S Denniss, said he was flattered by the honour which they had conferred upon him by inviting him there. He would like to give a word of encouragement. The headmaster's report was one which spoke for itself. Of such work they had every reason to be proud. On such a list of honours and successes on the one hand; and the fact that there were only four failures throughout the school on the other. He wished to congratulate all concerned. Referring to the C:W.B. Inspector's report on the teaching, he said that there was no wonder that such success was obtained. The staff had got at the secret of true teaching, not cram- ming in knowledge, but interesting their pupils in their work. He offered congratulations to the Managers for the interested fashion in which they worked for the school, and these he heartily ex- tended to the staff. Their labour indicated not only a tremendous waste of physical energy, but also a great amount of nerve strain. In this school work had been carried on with increasing success. He trusted that it would continue to issue forth into the world not only those who would be- come useful men and women, but those who would become good men and women (applause). Mr Denniss quoted from Lord Rosebery's recent speech the passage relating to education. Such remark- able words from so remarkable a man were to be considered gravely. Those remarks did not apply to Wales, and they in England had to take their cue from Wales. They required an unbroken graduation from the boy in the elementary school to the senior wrangler at Cambridge (applause), Addressingr the pupils, Mr Denies cai/3 hn wished tn give them a word of encouragement on their pros- pects. He dwelt on the facilities they had given them in such a school. After giving some encoura- ging and inspiring experiences of his own, the speaker remarked that from the results it seemed to him that there were among them the possibilities of great men and women, who, when serving in England and elsewhere lin various spheres of life, would look back with thankfulness at their head- master and his colleagues. Mr Deniss congratu- lated the University of Wales on taking the lead in agricultural education. The production of dairy produce in the best and cheapest way should be studied, that home farmers might flood English I markets instead of leaving them to Denmark as at present (cheers). The students performed a pretty operetta, en- titled Snow White and Seven Dwarfs," under the direction of Miss May Roberts. Votes of thanks to I Mr Denniss concluded the proceedings.

LLANDYSSUL. The prize day of the Llandyssul County School was held on Friday last. The chair was taken by the Rev W. James, Brynhyfryd, The headmaster (Mr W. Lewis. M.A.). read his report, which could be satisfactorily compared with all similarly situ- ated schools. The results of the Central Welsh Board examinations were on the whole most satis- factory. Amongst the various successes obtained by pupils for. the year might be mentioned the scholarship of £2[) secured by John Davies at Aber- ystwytb College; also Henry Jones and James D. Lewis, who bad entered the normal department at the same University,each holding a King's Scholar- ship for £ 25. Evan Thomas had also, on the recom- mendation of the authorities of Lampeter College, been awarded a scholarship of £22. The total of the whole scholarships now h,eld by old pupils amounted to nearly P,200, The Chairman then gave a brief speech, after which the prizes were distributed by the Rev T P Phil- ips.and the following is a list of the prize winners- Honours—Trench, Bessie Evans; English. Susan- nah Jones science, Evan Thomas. Form IY—Form prize, W Johnstone Jones English, T George Jones; Latin, D Johnstone Jones; French, T George JOBPS French, T George JOBPS Form III-English, H Richard Evans Latin,Ean Thomas; Frencb, Tom Evans. x £ °rm }}r¥oTm Prize> J Evans Thomas English, J Evans Ihomas; French, Pollie Lewis. Form I—Form prize (girls), Annie Hughes; Form prize (boys), Willie Davies; English, Annie Hughes, Latin, Willie Davies; French, Annie -Hughes. Mathematics-Division I, David John Harries- Davies" Thomas; Division III—Willie Scietice-Di vision II-Johnstone Jones: Divis- ion III, Dan Thomas, D B Evans. Welsh—Form IV, John Davies; Form III, D O Thomas; Form II, John Jones. Needle Work-Lizzie Anne Davies Honours Certificate prizes-Bessie Evans, Susan- nah Jones, and Evan Thomas. Senior Certificate prize-John Davies. W J Davies, Evan Evans, David John Harries, D John- stone Jones, T George Jones. Junior Certificate prizes-H R Evans, Tom Evans, Rice Griffiths, Dan Thomas, D 0 Thomas, J Evans Thomas.

DOLGELLEY. The Dolgelley County School annual prize day took place on Wednesday in last week. The chair was occupied by Mr R. Wynne Williams, and the speakers incliide(i Professor Ellis Edwards, and the Rev John Williams. The headmaster (Mr Arthur Clendon) read an excellent report, showing the progress of the school and the successes achieved during the past year.—Professor PIli- "Rrlmoprl _LJ -L:.I\.Ana4U'111 the course of his address, said since 1881 Wales had made a marked advance. In that year the Depart- mental Committee reported that the number of pupils attending" grammar, proprietary, and private schools was 4,036. This year 45 intermediate schools were inspected by the Central Board, and the (names on the school rolls at the time of inspection came to 7,558. They were still a long way from the number which the Committee thought it reasonable to allow for (15;700), but the change, if not great, was yet one of good promise (hear, hear). The number on the rolls in 1901 was also an increase on that of 1900, as that of 1900 was on 1899. One must not be discouraged by the thought that there were still s0 many boys and girls who did not attend intermediate schools, nor by the falling off in attendance which had shown itself in some instances. The novelty of the inter- mediate school bad a little worn off. Some parents had expected too speedy results. Some had no real belief in the value of the schools themselves. A temporary backwater eddy was therefore to be expected. Meanwhile the effects of training did not cease to go on because they had ceased to be new, and gradually they would open a cleft between educated and uneducated which would convince a fresh proportion of the unbelieving and indifferent (hear, hear.')

ABERAYRON. PRINCIPAL KOiiERTS ON EDUCATIONAL LEGISLATION. The annual speech day of the Aberayron County Schou I lvok place on Tuesday, December 17th. The Central Hall, where the proceedings were held, had been tastefully decorated for the occas- ion. The pupils were first of all entertained to an excellent tea, provided by Mrs C J Hughes, Mrs D C Jones, Mrs Munro Hughes,Mrs E Lima Jones,Mrs Dr Davies ,Miss Davies,Mrs J M Howell, Miss Scott, and others. The public were afterwards admitted to the Hall, which was well-filled. Major Pryse Lewes, chairman of the Local Managing Body, pre- sided and he was accompanied by Mrs PryseLewes and Miss Lewes. There were also present—Messrs Morgan Evans, J.P., Dr Davies, Mr E Lima Jones. Mr J M Howell, Mr W Williams, Mrs Munro Hughes, Mrs Jones, Llanon Mrs T Z Jones, local managers; Rev T G Evans and Mr J C Jones, members of the County Governing Body Mrs T G Evans, Rev J M Griffiths and Mrs Griffiths. Revs Canon Evans, D W Davies and Mrs Davies, Rev J Thickens and Mrs Thickens, Rev J Howell and Mrs Howell. Llwyncelyn; Rev Evan Morris and Mrs Morris; Mr C Denham Evans, solicitor; Mr D P James, solicitor Mr J Davies, London House; Mr J R Davies, C.M. Mr C J Hughes, B.A., headmas- ter; Mr J Dewhurst, B.Sc; Mr D Williams. BA Miss Scott, B.A., Staff; Mr B C Jones, clerk and a representative gathering of townspeople. Mr C. J. Hughes, headmaster, submitted his annual report, which was as follows :— I have the honour to present the fifth annual report of this school. I feel confident that you will consider the school to be in a satisfactory condition when the following particulars have been read. The pupils have secured successes in examinations (1) under the Board of Education:—In mathematics, Stage 2, first class, Jane Evans; second class, Emma Evans, Stage 1, first class, E Ellen Evans, K Salina Davies, and M Jane Jones; second class, Alice G Jones, Susan Jones, E Edgar Davies, and John D Lewis. In inorganic chemistry, advanced stage, second class, Emma Evans and Jane Evans. Elementary stage, first class, K Salina Davies and E Edgar Davies; second class, E Ellen Davies, Alice G Jones, E J Jones, and M Jane Jones. (2) Under the Central Welsh Board :—Honours certificates. Jane Eyans, in composition (with distinction), English language and history; Olive M Jones in composition (with distinction), English language and history. Senior certificates, E Ellen Davies, in composition, English language, and history, arithmetic, mathematics, Latin, French, elementary science, and chemistry, qualified as having passed the matriculation examination of the University of Wales; K Salina Davies in composition (with distinction), mathematics, Latin, French English language, history, arithmetic (distinction), elementary science, and chemistry, quali- fied as having passed the matriculation examination of the University of Wales; Alice G Jones in composition, English language, and his- tory, arithmetic, Latin, French and chemistry; E Jane Jones in composition, English language, and history, arithmetic, Latin, French, elementary science, and chemistry; M Jane Jones in composi- tion, English language, and history, arithmetic, Latin, French, elementary science, and chemistry; Susan Jones in composition (with distinction) Eng- lish language, and history (honours stage), arith- metic, Latin, Welsh (with distinction), and French; Thomas Lewis Jones in composition, English lan- guage, and history, arithmetic, Latin, elementary science and chemistry. Junior certificate, John Daniel Hughes, in composition, Scripture, English language, and history, arithmetic, mathematics, and Latin. K Salina Davies has obtained a King's- Scholarship, tenable at Cardiff Univt#sity College, in virtue of hei senior certificate One ppil Timothy Jones, has secured a clerkship in the N P Bank. J Lee Davies, a former pupil, passed the London matriculation examination last June. T Daniel Jones, another former pupil, after a year's apprenticeship at the Aberayron British School, was placed in the first division in the King's schol- I arship list. Last September at the entrance sholar- ship examination at Aberystwyth College, out of a very large numoer of competitors he gained apart ,1' <In P'fhi.hition. I recommend that special prizes for progress and diligence be awarded to the following pupils,- Emma Evans, Jane Evans, Olive M Jones, K Salina Davies, Elizabeth E Davies, Susan Jones. Elizabeth Jane Jones, John D Hughes, John L Evans, David Garfield Davies, and Daniel Octavins Davies. I am very glad to state that the relation between myself and my colleagues is of the most cordial character. The prizes were distributed by Principal Rob- erts to the following:—Emma Evans, book prize, "Ingoldsby Legends," certificates in mathematics and chemistry; Jane Evans, book prize, Mary, Queen of Scots," certificates in mathematics and chemistry, and honours certificates; Oliye M Jones, book prize, "Madame How and Lady Why," and honours certificate; K Salina Davies, book prize, "Short Studies in Nature," certificates in mathematics and chemistry and senior certificate; E Ellen Davies, book prize, "Rip Van Winkle," cer- tificates in mathematics and chemistry and senior certificate; Susan Jorfes, book prize, English Literature," certificate in mathematics and senior certificate; E Jane Jones, book prize, "Popular Tales," certificate in mathematics and a senior cer- tificate; John Daniel Haghes, book prize, "Sovven- irs of SomeContinents,"and junor certificate John Lodwick Evans, book prize, Reminiscences of the Great Mutiny David Garfield Davies book prize, "True Tales for My Gr¡ndsons, and scholarship certificate; Daniel Octavius Davies, book prize, Barracks. Bivouacs, &c. and scholarship certificate; Alice G Jones and M Jane Jones, certificates in mathematics and chemistry and senior certificate E Edgar Davies, certificates in mathematics and chemistry Thomas Lewis Jones, senior certificate; J Daniel Lewis, certi- ficate in mathematics Douglas Griffiths, D Stanley Howell, M Priscilla Rees, John Jones, Jenkin D Jones, Ellen Evans, Edith Jones, and William Owen Williams, scholarship certificates. Prizes for French, given by Miss K A Scott, B.A.:—Olive Jones, honours stage Susan Jones, stage III., John Daniel Hughes, stage I., D Octavius Davies, stage I., Madeline Davies, form I. Prizes given for History by Mr D Williams, B.A., honours certi- ficate, first place, Margaret Jane Jones, Alice Grace Jones, equal junior certificate, first place, M Priscella Rees, stage I., first place. Elizabeth Jones. Prizes presented by Mr Dewhurst, B,Sc., Jane Evans, Form V., mathematics and chemistry, K Salina Davies. I Principal Roberts afterwards delivered a speech, in which he said that he was glad to bear of the progress made by the school, and that the school was now recognised by the Science and Art Depart- ment under the new provisions, which by properly organized methods of training' it would be possible for it to add Z150 per annum to its income. In considering the general question of education,Prin- cipal Roberts said,without confining their outlook to Wales, the most important consideration was that of the proposed Government Bill which would be introduced next session, and which, notwithstand- ing the fact that they had already a system of secondary schoools in Wales. must necessarily pro- foundly affect the Principality. The Duke of Devonshire, in a speach which he recently delivered rather deplored the absence of enthusiasm touch- ing this project which, in his opinion, prevailed in England. Possibly the Duke, in speaking so, de. sired to quicken the latent enthusiasm, which un- doubtedly did exist in England, into voice and action. That there did exist such enthusiasm he had no doubt, whatever, an enthusiasm which, he believed, when called with a complete and organ- ized system of education would yield results of marvellous magnitude among the English people. Without entering into partisan topics, he would venture to indicate three main conditions, upon which all classes and parties would agree in anti- cipating legislation. The Bill should, in establish- ing a new educational authority—(1) have control of all existing educational authorities, with the county as unit. (2) As regards the constitution of that county educational authority, two-thirds of its numbers must rest on a representative basis He was not sure that it was the best course that the representative element should be"directly el- ected. He was inclined to believe that there was a preferable course. (3) That there should be no limit imposed by Act of Parliament in respect of the rating power of that body. Of course the body so constituted could only act in confirmity with the general sense of the electorate, but that should be the only limit to its spending powers. Again as a complementary principle, their contribution to the cause of education should be subsidised by pay- ments from the Treasury, and it should be a larger proportion to meet the smaller proportion. For they were not merely concerned with the individual future welfare of each pupil, but with the collective welfare of the people who had to mould the destinies of the British Empire. (Applause). One more point. The new authority should have power to train pupil teachers within its area. (Hear, hear.) Adverting to the work of secondary schools, Principal Roberts referred to two depart- ments of operations which determined the true value of their work. One belonged to the direct activity of the managers and teachers. He had had a good deal of experience with Welsh students, and he found that beyond all else they required direction in the matter of systematizing their studies, and to be taught the importance of physiol- ogical hygiene and physical development. The school also should indicate a mode of life. It should by the very excercise of its normal organic functions, promote good habits and its atmosphere should be poisonous to bad habits (cheers). In the second place, it should have a natural and receptive attitude to literature, science, and art. Tne smaller harmonies within it should merge naturally into the larger harmonies of life and eternity. Dr Davies proposed a vote of thanks to Principal Roberts for his address.—Mr Morgan Evans sec- onded, and Mr J C Jones and Mr J M Howell sup- ported, the resolution being enthusiastically carried. A vote of thanks was also accorded the Chair- man, on the proposition of Dr Davies, seconded by Mr D G Munro Hughes. A farce, entitled Apartments," was performed by a number of the student, and greatly enjoyed.

Aberystwyth. Rural District Council. A meeting of the Rural District Council was held on Monday at the Board Room, Union Workhouse, Mr Richard James, Henllys (chairman), presiding. There were also present Rev John Davies, Ceulany- maesmawr: Messrs Wm Morris, Cyfoethybrenin J. B. Morgan, Cynnullmawr; John Bonner, Lianafan; John Jones, Llanbadarn Upper James Jones, Llanbadarn Lower; David Davies, Llanfi- lrangel Lower; Daniel Jones, Llangwyryfon Daniel Morris, Llanilar Thomas James. Trefeirig: Evan Lewis, Llanrhystyd Haminiog; Joseph Parry, Melindwr; David James, Trefeirig; John Roberts, Uchayndre R. L. Thomas, Vaenor Upper and L. R. Lewis, Vaenor Lower with Hugh Hughes (clerk), E. Llewellyn (assistant clerk), and J. Hughes (inspector). TY CAM FOOTBRIDGE. The Clerk reported that the Llanbadarn Upper Parish Council had sent a cheque for £8 19s Id, as their quota of the' cost of the new bridge at Ty Cam. There was a difference of opinion, however, in regard to the payments. The Cwmrheidol Parish Council had paid one-tbird of the cost, but the Llanbadarn Council had only paid according to the rateable value, which came to 34s 3d less than at the rate of one-third.—Mr David Davies said everything concerning the two parishes named was paid for according to rateable value. The School Board rate for instance, was based on rateable value.—The Chairman said he could not understand the action of the Llanbadarn Upper Council in refusing to pay the one-third of the cost as agreed upon. If it had been decided to pay according to rateable value, how was it intended to arrive at the quota to be paid by this Council.—The Clerk said the dispute was one between the two Parish Councils. The resolution was that they must conr tribute one-third each of the cost. The Cwm- rheidol Council, however, held that there was an agreement between the two Parish Councils that each was to pay according to assessable value.— Mr David Davies said that that was the decision arrived at, and was the usual course adopted between the two parishes.—The Clerk said at the joint meeting of the Parish Councils held on June 22nd last, a resolution was then passed that the two Councils would be prepared to pay two-thirds of the cost by equal one-thirds. Mr Jenkins the clerk, had forwarded that resolution in writing to this Council.—Mr John Jones said Mr Jenkins had written that without any authority.—Mr David Davies said Mr Jenkins like himself, did not hear, very well, and probably he was not aware of what was passed by the joint meeting.—The Chairmanv thought it was a great.compliment to the members that they had put it in writing (laughter)-Mr Wm Morris proposed that the matter be referred again to the two Parish Councils, in order that they might settle it between themselves. Mr Daniel Jones seconded, and this was unanimously agreed to. A TROUBLESOME PIGSTYE. A letter was read from Mr Wm Williams, Felin- dre Llanrhystyd, giving what he said were the facts in reference to a pigstye which had been reported upon by the Inspector and Medical Officer. He said that the pigstye was built twenty one years before the house, its proximity to which is com- plained of.—It transpired that there was a dispute as to ownership, and legal proceedings are pending,, Rev, John Davies proposed that the case be referred to the Clerk, with power to take proceedings if he thought advisable.—The Clerk said if it was a nuisance, they had nothing to do with the dispute. Rev John Davies' proposition was agreed to. PROPOSED NEW BRIDGE. Mr, Hughes (surveyor) reported upon the steps he had taken to secure promises of subscriptions to- ward constructing a new bridge over the river Ceu- lan at Talybont. All the adjoining land-owners were pr-epared to contribute one-fourth of the cost, with the exception of the tenants of Alltgoch and Frongoch Farms, who said they would contribute El each.—Mr J B Morgan thought the offer made by the two latter was very reasonable, and in his opinion the Council should make up the difference, if any, in the cost. He would propose that instead of a wooden bridge, as at first intended, an iron girder bridge be coii:,t i-ucte(i .-ill r William Morris seconded, remarking that, he was astonished an accident had not taken place at this spot.-Rev John Davies said he knew of another person who would contribute towards the bridge if an iron one was erected.—In reply to Mr John Jones, it was stated the road was not a pansh road.—Rev John Davies said: the footpath which led up to the bridge on either side was a public footpoth, and was to all intents a highway.—The Surveyor was instructed to bring in an estimate of the cost of a stone bridge and an iron girder bridge. TALYBONT WATER SUPPLY. The Clerk intimated that the plans of the new scheme for supplying Talybont with water had been received.—On the motiou of Mr J B Morgaa, it was agreed that a deputation from this Council should meet representatives of the two Parish Councils on the site of the proposed works and consider the plans. POLLUTION OF THE YSTWYTH. A letter was read from the Local Government Board requesting to be supplied with certain in- formation before they could consent to take pro- ceedings under the Rivers Pollution Act against the Frongoch Mining Comnany in respect of the river Ystwyth.—The Clerk said he had replied to the communication, giving the lequired in- formation. ANOTHER BRIDGE REQUIRED. A letter was read from the clerk of the Llanrhystyd Parish Council, stating that that body had unanimously passed a resolution at their last meeting, calling the attention of the Rural Dis- trict Council to the necessity of building a new stone bridge over the river Peris by Rhydlas Isaf. A bridge had been sadly needed at this place for many years, as it was a very difficult place to cross, especially after rain. A committee was appointed to visit the place in order to ascertain what portion of the expense the inhabitants of the neighbourhood were prepared to bear. BORTH SEWERAGE AGAIN. A letter wa? read from the Local Government Board, asking to be furnished with the estimateand other particulars already referred to in regard to the sewerage of the villag,t of Borth. The Board also desired to be furnished with the observations of the Council upon the following letter received from Mr R. Fielden, of Borth Nov. 22nd. Sir, I beg to inform you that the wooden sewer at Borth is completely blocked up by the action of the sea, and that the effluent is bursting out at the sides of the trough, as it 'did before the repair were made for Mr North's visit to Borth la i. year. In my letter to the Local Government Board of i I1' J900'1 stated that this would be the onV tn l 1,1 Was not water"glJt, and carried out to low-water mark." The (' Ierk was directed to reply, stating that the .ewer had now been repaired, and that a compet- nt man had been appointed to take chursre of it. tl ^as *ls? agreed to forward the correspondence 1 arish Councils concerned, asking whether r f aiiy furttler observations to make on the matters contained therein. ROAD CLEANING AND REPAIRING. Mr James Jones asked whether the surveyors had served notices in their respective districts, calling upon the farmers to trim all hedges ad- joining the highways, and also to clean out chan nets. He referred mere especially to u piece of wher??p;Khy?las'inu Mr Morgan Davies' district, fnr c a^S m been allowed to remain fmm°T Mr Jones endeavoured to ascertain bee^ rim KUT-y°r whether these heaps had now renlv b.ut* amid much ^"ghter, the only reply he would give was that things were much im- proved this year. TohngTn?ng ,,the, ciu,cstion of hedge-trimming, Mr hio-hwav es a whether trees overhanging the so one of He- ° SUpp0Sed to be cut- because, if so, one of their own surveyors was under a mis- apprehension in the matter The Chairman replied that overhanging trees also came within the category. The Surveyor (Mr Thomas Edwards) said he could not be expected to have such large trees as- were at Gogerddan cut down. But in all cases where trees caused an obstruction to the highway he had them cut-The necessity of calling upon farmers to have their hedges cut and the channels cleared. was. impressed upon the surveyors. SANITARY INSPECTOR. On the proposition of Mr James Jones, Mr James Hughes was unanimously re-elected sanitary., inspector for the ensuing twelve months. .V A, t ROAD MAINTENANCE. Mr David Davies proposed that the road leading from Llanfihangel to Commins be taken over by this Council.—There was no seconder to the pro- position, and the matter fell through. SCARLET FEVER OUTBREAK. Dr John James reported that scarlet fever had occurred in the following places since the last meeting of the Council :-Dolguan, Brynmor-road, Rockfield Cottages, Llanbadarn Bilston House, Llanbadarn Factory, Pendre, and Prospect-place. It had been necessary to close Commins Coch School for a fortnight, owing to the prevalence of whooping cough. NEED OF ISOLATION HOSPITAL, Dr J. Arthur Rees, medical officer for the Southern District, reported upon the outbreak of scarlet fever at Bethel, Llangwyryfon, the majority of the patients being children attending Cofadail Board School. He had found it necessarv to have the school closed for a month. It would be difficult, if not impossible, to thoroughly disinfect all the cottages, owing to their peculiar construction. With such epidemics raging, it would be a great advantage to have an isolation hospital, because in such districts as Bethel, one could not keep ail. infected patient apart from the other members of the family, with the result that the epidemic spread over a very extensive area before it could be checked. He trusted the Council would not allow the water supply at Cnwch Coch, Llanfihangel, to fall into the background, otherwise lie feared another outbreak of diphtheria there. The order to remove the privy at Penhellyn had not he com- plied with, and proceedings would oe taken forthwith.—The members exhibited a strange timidity in regard to the isolation hospitai question, and allowed it pass without comment.—Mr James Jones made a startling declaration in regard to the privies at Cnwch Coclf. He said they were chiefly used for rearing chickens and storing potatoes (laughter).—Mr David Davies maintained there was plenty of pure water at Cnwch Cocb.- The Inspector said two wells had been condemned by the medical officer. A Dlentifnl snnnlv frnm "l:'r"'J .&& another source could be obtained at very little cost.-The Clerk was directed to communicate with the Parish Council in the matter. SANITARY INSPECTOR'S REPORT. The Inspector reported he bad visited Borth cul- vert, and found it blocked with sand. One of the planks had been knocked out of position, which admitted the sand. He had ordered Thomas Tibbott to clear and repair, and the work had been done satisfactorily. Tibbott was prepared to take charge of it, and keep it in repair at a price of one shilling a week. The Inspector reported upon the insanitary condition of Pentrellyn, Llanilar, Bron- geifr, and Tyngwndwn, Llanychaiarn. He had served final notices on the owners of Velindre, Llanrhystyd; and Pentrellyn, Llanilar. He had met the members of the Parish Councils of Parcel Canol and Melindwr, with regard to the water supplv of Penllwvn. but as no renlv hart høøn received from the Aberystwyth Corporation as to tapping the Plynlimon main, nothing was done in the matter. The Parcel Canol Parish Council wished to know, however, whether it was necessary that Bwlchgeuffordd should be included in the scheme. They had some sort of supply of their own. The Inspector said he could not approve of the water supply of Troedrhiwlwba Farm, and he had informed Mr T. H. Bonsall of the necessity of providing a proper supply for the farm. He had visited Bethel, Llangwyryfon, in consequence of an outbreak of scarlet fever, reported there by Dr Rees. He found 18 cases of scarlet fever there in nine different houses. Disinfectants were ordered, and school closed and disinfected before re-opening. He could not ascertain the origin of the disease, but thought it had been imported, He bad also visited Frongoch lead mines twice since the last meeting, which place he found none the better as regards the settling of lime. On both visits he found the settling pits quite full, and had been almost in the same condition since reported last time. Nothing whatever had been done to remedy the present state of things, and as matters were at present, they had no Dlace to settle thp. alirno Therefore, all the slime was washed from the mills to the brook, and carried away to the river Ystwyth. He had informed the manager of his visits, asking him what reasons he had for allowing the present state of things.—It was decided to engage the man Tibbott to look after the Borth culvert.

DEVIL'S BRIDGE. INSTRUCTION IN HORTICULTURE.—Last Friday, the County Council lecturer. Mr J. Lawson Pickard, F.R.H.S., of the U.C.W., Aberystwyth, concluded a week's visit to this neighbourhood. In spite of the heavy snow, Mr Pickard was able to put in even more than his usual heavy complement of work, be- ing engaged fully two hours both morning and after- noon in practical demonstrations, and another two hours every evening lecturing. He found the dis- trict very backward in the growth of fruit trees. and the cultivation of crops requiring trenching. such as onions, leeks, raspberries) etc. He depre- cated very much the large amount paid every year to outsiders for such products, which could be raised of a superior quality at home. In the course of the week he went thoroughly through the dif- ferent processes by which the above crops could be profitably grown. His evening lectures, besides treating of the subjects already mentioned, in- cluded two most instructive lectures-one on potato culture, and one one on the culture of the cabbage family. The concluding lecture, on bees and bee keeping was graphically illustrated by a powerful magic lantern. For the other lectures. drawings on the blackboard, most cleverly and rapidly executed, helped to make clear and fix on the mind the meaning of the lecturer. The fol- lowing gentlemen acted as chairmen of the differ- ent evening meetings: Mr D Jones. Post. -&& Mr T Jones and Mr T Oliver Jones, Rheidol House; Mr P Lobb, Hafod Arms Hotel, Rev C Evans, Ysbytty Cynfyn; and the Rev W E Jones, St Iago. Mr Pickard was very fortunate in having Mr Lobb's large and most convenient garden placed at his dis- posal for the various trenching demonstrations. "■* The demonstrations in pruning were given in the gardens of the Parsonage, the Post^Office, Mount Pleasant, and Frongrach. The next, visit of Mr Pickard, timed for April 11th, will be eagerly looked forward to by all who had thepleasure of attendiujr the valuable course of last week. It is quite cer- tain the visit has vastly developed our ideas of gardening, and there is every likelihood a corre- sponding development will result in practice, and an improved fruit and vegetable production.

■ —-v— DEVELOPMENT OF NEW QUAY. A movement is afoot to open up a communica- tion by water between Aberystwvth arid New Quay which, if brought'to a successful issue, will have' far-reaching effects on the latter place. The inten- tion is, we understand, to introduce a steamboat service in connection with the Cambrian Railways Company for passengers and general goods traffic New Quay is, undoubtedly, capable of considerable development, but whether it can he accomplished by this means remains to be seen. It is, however evident that the promoters of the scheme are con- fident ot its possibility, for they are negotiating with the Aberystwyth Harbour AULbority for terms.

NEWCASTLE EMLYN. CONC ERT AT CENARTH;-A grand professional concert was held at the above place on Wednesday evening with Mr Augustus Brigstocke, B,A., J.P:, in the chair, The artistes engaged were i—Soprano Miss R Peiliips. Emlyn; contralto, Madame Madge Watkins, Neath tenor, Mr E Beavan, Resolvru bass, Mr D Teifi Davies. The proceeds were in aid of the Oalviuistic Methodist Church ford4