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ABERYSTWYTH
ABERYSTWYTH LECTURE.-At Tabernacle Schoolroom on Wed- nesday evening in last meeting, the Rev A. Wynne Thomas, pastor of Bath-srreet Presbyterian Chapel. delivered a lecture upon his receut visit to Canada. There was a large attendance, and the Rev T. Levi occupied the chair. AMBULANCE CLAsg.-Over thirty names have already been received from civilians and police desirous of attending the coming ambulance class to be conducted by Dr Alfred James at the Infirmary. REVIVAL SER-;ICES.-The Rev 0. Madoc Roberts, Llangollen, is this week conducting revival services at St Paul's Welsh Wesleyan Chapel. The eloquent disccurses of the rev gentleman are each evening listened to by large congregations. On Wednesday evening a special sermon to young men was delivered on the temptations of the age. THE NURSING ASSOCIATION.—Things are not proceeding smoothly with the Nursing Association, the relations between nurses and committee not being all that could be desired. The resignation of Nurse Pugb was announced some weeks ago, and this, it appears, is to be followed by the resig- nation of Nurse Reed. The Committee will then appoint two other nurses, and make a fresh start. A RECORD. — The Celandine — Wordsworth's favourite flower-is already in bloom on the road- side at Pwllhobi A record of fifteen years shows that this spot is remarkable for the early appearance of tins little wild flower-a Spring product, and not a derelict of Summer. It is noteworty that the eailiest recon1. of White, of Selborne, is February 21st; and of Mariwck, Janniry 23rd embracing as they do a record of twenty-five years (1768-1793), in Hampshire and Sussex respectively. ELECTION OF DEACONS.—The members of Bath- street Presbyterian Chapel held a meeting on Wed- nesday evening in last week to elect three new deacons. The ReT T. E. Roberts and Mr Evan Evans (solicitor) were present on behalf of the North Cardiganshire Monthly Meeeting, to assist the church in its selection. The choice of the church fell upon Mr J. P. Thomas (chemist), Mr R. G. Bennett, and Mr David Ellis, Little Darkgate- street.. SCHOLASTic.-NVe note with pleasure that Bertie Thomas, son of Councillor J. P. Thomas, chemist, has successfully passed the Junior Examination of the College of Preceptors recently held at Cardiff. DEVIL'S BRIDGE.—At the usual week-end sale of works of art at the rooms of Messrs Christie, Manson.and Woods,St James's London," Waterfall, Devil's Bridge, South Wales," and Waterfall, Cwm Camlan, North Wales," a pair (each 15in by lli-in), by E. Gill, sold for six guineas. CORRECTION.—Mr W. H. Colby, Carregwen, "Writes as follows :-Sir-- In your issue of 16th January, in the report of the presentation to the Rev W. LI. Footman, Mr Foo'man is reported to have said one of the Churchwardens (Mr Colby) had ^generously provided a Church Hall." The •word Church was not used. The Hall referred to is private property, and is let to church people and nonconformists on equcfl terms. PRESBYTERIAN LITERARY SOCIETY.—A meeting of the Bath-street Presbyterian Literary Society was held on Wednesday evening in last week. An interesting debate took place upon the question of whether the Welsh language is dying or not, the;: openers being Mr E. G. Miles, U.C.W., in the affirm- ative, and Mr Evans, U.C.W., in the negative. A spirited discussion followed, and on a division a large majority were found to favour the opinion that the Welsh language is still full of vitality, and that there are no visible signs of decay Previous to the debate the members partook of refreshments served by the lady members. RETIREMENT.—After a period of forty years in the Customs Department of the Civil Service, Mr Thomas Lewis has this week retired on super- annuation. Mr Lewis retires with a long and excel- lent record of faithful service in H.M. Customs, and his many friends wish him every enjoyment of the quiet rest be has so well earned. Mr Lewis was first stationed at Aberystwyth, where, after serving for twenty-two years he was, in 1884, removed t: Aberayrou, whence he was promoted to Ferryside, and from there again in turn to Faversham and Cardigan. Mr Lewis will be succeeded at Aber- ystwyth by Mr J. W. Mortimer, Principal Officer of Customs at Conway. A SCARE.—The ccngregatian at St Paul's Wes- leyan Chapel on Tuesday evening were thrown into a state of considerable alarm. The Rev O. Madoc Roberts, Ltangollcsn, who is conducting a week's mission at that place of worship, was in the middle of his discourse, when a lurid glare became visible at one of the windows. The rev gentleman stopped preaching, and a number immediately left the building. The fears of the congregation were quickly put at rest, however, when it became known that the cause of the light was a burning chimney close by. Mr Roberts then resumed his sermon, and the service proceeded to its close. PHOVTOENT CLUB.—The 11th annual meeting of the Aberystivyth Provident Club Was held at the Town Hall on Wednesday evening the 15th January. There was only a small attendance. The accounts for the past year, which were passed, shewed that members' deposits amounted to £75 Is 5d,and the subscriptions to E14. After paying all the bills, the tralance in band amounted to e6 14s lid. The President, Mrs Colby, of Carregwen, and the Secre- tary, Miss Sarah Davies, of Sycamore House, were re-elected and a small committee was appointed to help the Secretary when required, consisting of Mrs David Lloyd, Mrs Isaac Griffiths, Miss Roberts, and Mr Mallory. The club will recommence on February 5th. FOOTBALL.—Town and Gown were engaged at the Vicarage Field on Saturday last, when a fair number of spectators witnessed a game of a dull description. College certainly had the best of matters during the first half, and Owen, their right wing, scored a smart goal, which was disallowed for off-side play. Half-time arrived with no score. It was net until the last fifteen minutes that any- thing like football was seen. Both sides then pulled themselves together, and the ball travelled rapidly from one end of the field to the other. George Barson scored for Town, but College retali- iated a few minutes later by kicking a goal from a melee in the goal mouth. The game ended in a draw of one goal each. Mr T. H. Edwards was referee. GOOD T.E)ipL-kps-The weekly meeting of the Ystwyth Lodge of Good Templars was held at the Progress Hall, Mill-street, on Friday evening last, when, in the absence of the Chief Templar (Mr D M Jones), Mr D Evans presided. The following pro- gramme was gone through:—Solo, 'Good-bye, my Darling,, Mr David Davies, Crynfryn-buildings (encored); dialogue Ymgom y Felyn,' Mr J E Tibbott, Trevor-road, and Mr William Jenkins, Commins Coch; solo, 'Gy(la'r NVawr.' Miss Lewis, Waunfawr; pianoforte solo, Miss Nesta Hughes; address on total abstinence, Mr Thomas E Pugfa solo, Gyda'r Iesu,' Miss Davies recitation, Stop ar mixio Saesneg,' Miss Jones, Fairlea; song, the Lodge Choir. Addresses were also given by Mr Richard Jones, Mr T J Morgan, U.C.W.,and by the Chief Templar. THE PAXTON SOCIETY.—The annual meeting of this Society to receive the report of the Secretary for the past year, and to elect officers for the next year, was held at the College on Wednesday evening week. Mr R. C. Williams, Queen's Hotel Gardens, presided. The report showed that fifteen ordinary meetings, and eight out-door meetings were held during the session, and that thirteen papers on horticulture, floriculture, and bee-keeping were read and discussed. Seven new members were admitted, and a balance of kl 7s 10d remained in the Treasurer's hands. The following officers were elected for the next session-Patron, Capt Cosens; president. Mr W H Palmer vice-presidents, Mr W H Colby, Carregwen, Mr J D White, Charlton House, Principal Roberts and Mr T Ellis, Glascoed curator, Mr A Askew; host, Mr R Weller; auditors, Mr J D Saer, Mr W P E Jones; treasurer, Mr T W Powell; secretary, Mr 0 Stephens. It was decided to hold the meetings in future on the first Wednes- day in each month, the first meeting on the 5tb of February. VOLUNTEERS' CHURCH PARADE.—The members of the 1st Cardiganshire Volunteer Artillery held their first church parade on Sunday last. The option was given to attend either St Michael's Parish Church or St Paul's Welsh Wesleyan Chapel, the time of service at the latter place having been altered from 9-30 to 11 o'clock. The members paraded at the Town Hall, there being a full muster of officers and men, Capt Roberts being in command. The Company Band, conducted by Mr Jack Edwards, plaved inspiriting music on the way to church, North-parade and Great Darkgate-street being crowded with interested spectators. At St Michael's Church, the Rev J. E. Lloyd (chaplain of the Company), preached an appropriate sermon, as also did the Rev D. Morgan at St Paul's Chapel, where about twenty of the men attended. After service, the Company marched back to the Town Hall, where the parade was dismissed. FREE LIBRARY.—Amongst recent additions is an author's copy of Lieutenant-Colonel John Haughton, Commandant of the 36th Sikhs, A Hero of Tirab," a memoir of Major A. C. Yate. The volume, with its excellent illustrations, is one which most appeal to the better and higher nature of its readers, and is especially suitable for boys and young men. It is dedicated to the headmasters— Rev Prebendary H. W. Moss, and Rev E. C. Selwyn, B.D., of Shrewsbury and Eppingham Schools, where John Haughton, and his father, General John Colpoys Haughton, were educated. The steady march of time is strikingly brought out by Major Tate in his preface, when he says" Sir Philip Sidney ahd Sir Claude MacDonald—the one the weux chevalier of his period and the first and fore- Wwh nf the soldiers educated at Shrewsbury, the other the staunch defender of the British Legation at Peking, and the most distinguished of the recent accessions to the Honour Roll of Eppingbam-are, ao to speak, the first and the last links in a chain that unites' the earlier years of our great Queen Elizabeth with the later years o our still greater Queen Victoria." Il DRUNKENN &ss.-David Williams, a labourer, of Llanelly, was charged at the Police Station on Friday evening with having been drunk the same afternoon. Accused had appeared before Alderman C. M. Williams on a similar charge on J-ues^ morning, and was let off with a fine of 2s 6d. lhe evidence of Sergt. Jones having been taken, the man was ordered to pay 10s and costs, in default, four- teen days hard labour. SAD DEATH OF A CHILD.—Grace Ellis, a child of Mr Ellis Edward Ellis, 9, Crynfryn buildings. foreman warehouseman, in the service of too Cambrian Railways Company, aged twenty months, died on Thursday in a painful manner from con- cussion of the brain. The child, it seems, fell against a frying pan or fender in a neighbour's house on Tuesday morning, and received a slight abrasion behind the left ear. The little one did not aDDear to be suffering until some time after the mishap. Dr Abraham Thomas and Dr A. H. James were in attendance, but she expired in a short time. Much sympathy if felt for the family. DEATH OK MR DAVID HUGHES.—The death took place very suddenly at Conway on Wednes- day (yesterday) of Mr David Hughes, retired ex- cise officer, who had resided for many years at Aberystwyth. V" was a son of the late Rev Ed- ward Hughes, o' Aberystwyth, and a brother of Mr Thomas Hughes, Queen's-road. Deceased, who was in his 69th year, was born at Llanidloes, but had lived for the greater part of his life at Aber- ystwyth. He was a faithlul member at Shiloh C.M. Church being one of the precentors for many years. He had only recently gone to Conway on a visit to some of his relatives and the news of his death was received with surprise. OBITUARY.—The death of Mr Thomas Griffiths, formerly of Nanteos, took place unexpectedly on Friday evening, the 17th inst, at the deceased house, Ael-y-don, Cliff-terrace, Aberystwyth, in his sixty-eighth year. When a mere boy at Penllwyn School be was singled out for his brilliant promise, and would have been sent away at the public ofncnsp tn nrnsecute his studies were it not for his "t' r- widowed mother, who preferred keeping her boy by her side. For many years, in the time of the late Colonel Powell, he was estate agent at Nanteos, and ever since then he was best known in the district by that official connection. Latterly he had resided at Aberystwyth, and was for a lengthened period accountant with Mr Hugh Hughes, solicitor. Though of the most retiring disposition, he was a man of considerable ability, and bis ready pen was always found supporting the many questions which appealed to his sympathies. He often contributed to the papers, not infrequently, it is said, penning articles for those with which he agreed on political issues. Deceased was one of the oldest members of St David's local Lodge of Oddfellows, and he had passed through its various offices. The interment tcok place on Wednesday afternoon at the oeme- tery. Touching references were made to the departed an Sunday at the Welsh Church School, of which he was a much-esteemed teacher. The Conservative Club also passed a vote of condolence with the bereaved fTtnily at their meeting on Saturday night. RADICAL CLUB.—There was a large attendance at the Radical Club on Friday evening last, when the members of the Literary and Debating Society held their annual" Mock Parliament." Mr P. B. Loveday, who had previously been appointed Prime Minister, bad formed a strong cabinet, consisting of Mr T. H. Edwards as home secretary; Mr Mansell Lewis as colonial secretary Mr A. Lloyd Williams as chancellor of the exchequer; Mr T. G. Jones as minister for war and Mr H. Hugbes as Postmaster--General. Mr James Rees was the leader of the opposition. The speaker's chair was ably filled bv Mr John Evans, solicitor. The King's Speech, having been brought in by the sergeant-at- arms (Mr Pugh), was read by the speaker. The proposals of the Government as t.) future legislation were severely criticised by tbc opposition and a number of amendments were iroved thereto. The Colonial Secretary came in for a good deal of hustling on the South African War question, but the gentle- man in office, like his prototype, showed that be was well able to defend himself, and poured some withering sarcasm upon his calumniators. Con- siderable diversion was caused when a member on the Government side rose and proposed the acceptance of the King's Speech with al" th8 amendments proposed by the Opposition. The announcement was received with ringing cheers by the Opposition, and the hon. member, amid much laughter, was invited to take his seat on the opposite side of the House. The hon. member, however, was evidently a renegade, for the Prime Minister immediately rose and disclaimed any association with the resolution on the part of the Government, and characterised the mover as an irresponsible member of his party. Question time was the next item in the proceedings. The questions, of which previous notice bad been given the different ministers, dealt with local and irqperial matters, and in most cases were not v. i'tuout^ vein of humour. The local Volunteers, {of whom a large number are members of the Cltrb, were the subject of much banter, but none seemed to relish the jokes better than the Volunteers themselves. A question was also put regarding the appointment Ff the new Postmaster at Aberystwyth, and there seemed a strong feeling that, whatever qualities were essential in candi- dates for the post, a knowledge of the Welsh language was indispensable. Mr A. Lloyd Williams, as Chancellor of the Exchequer, intro- duced an able and comprehensive budget. His proposals for raising the necessary kudos were somewhat startling, but withal ingenious. A deter- mined opposition to the budget was led by Mr T. J. Samuel and Mr James Rees, but what promised to be an interesting debate was cut short by the application of the closure. (The gathering was an interesting one, and as far as attendance was con- cerned the most successful of the session. ♦
PETTY SESSIONS.
PETTY SESSIONS. The weekly Petty Sessions were held at the Town Hall on Wednesday morning before the Mayor (Mr R. J. Jones), Alderman C. M. Williams, and Mr George Davis. ANOTHER APPEARANCE. John Murphy and Anne Murphy, husband and wife, who were implicated in the recent Saturday night disturbance near the Town Clock, were again brought up, charged with being drunk and dis- orderly on the highway.—The man was fined £1 and costs and the woman 5s and costs. CRUELTY TO FOWLS. Richard T Jones, Graigfacb, Machynlleth, was charged with cruelly illtreating 38 fowls, by con- veying them in such a manner as to cause tnem unnecessary pain. Accused did not appear. The evideuts of Police-sergeant Phillips and Jones and William Bowyer, an inspector of the R.S.P.C.A., went to show that the fowls had been put in a wooden crate, measuring 3ft. 2in. by 2ft. 4in., and 18inches deep, and sent by rail from Newtown to Aberystwyth. There was no sufficient room in the bottom of the box for all the fowls, and they were on top of one another. Four couples of fowls were also tied loosely on top of the box. On opening the crate three of the fowls were found to be dead, and three in a very exhausted condition. Defendant was afterwards seen, and said he was very sorry for the offence-Afine of £1 and costs was imposed NO APPEARANCE. George Roberts and David John Jones, Penglaise- terrace, and Jenkin D Davies, Spring Gardens, were summoned to answer a charge of assaulting Catherine M Morgan, Rallt, Aberystwyth, on the 19th inst. Prosecutrix did not appear, and defend- ants were dismissed.
I * INTERESTING WELSH WEDDING…
INTERESTING WELSH WEDDING AT CAPETOWN. t SIMOS-REES. Last Thursday the South African Mail brought par- ticulars of the marriage of Miss Mary Simon, Llan- badarn-fawr, and Mr John Rees, manager of the Apex Gold Mines, Johannesburg, which took place at Cape- town on December 14th, a fact which was made known at the time by a cablegram already published in our columns. Miss Simon arrived on board .the "Braemar Castle on the previous day, none the worse for her long voyage, and the ceremony took place at the pretty church dedicated to St James at 2 30 p. in., the Vicar officiating, the legal ceremony having been gone through earlier in the day. The interesting event was witnessed by a number of friends who had foregathered in the sacred edifice from ship and shore, all eager to congratulate both bride and bridegroom, and to wish them every suc- cess.and happiness in their wedded lives. After the ceremony the bridal party-among whom were natives of Aberystwyth—sat down to an excellent repast at the Waverly Hotel. The honeymoon was spent in the beautiful suburbs along the coast, for which Capetown is famous, varied by a trip to Wyn- berg, where they called upon Miss Connie Lloyd— a sister of the Rev J E Lloyd (St Michaells)-wilo is a nurse at that place. Miss Simon was held in high esteem by all who knew her in her native circles. She was a faithful member of the Llanbadarn Church Choir, and an active worker in the Sunday school, and this happy event in her llife was celebrated at home by the merry ringing of the bells of the ancient church on the auspicious day- Mr Rees, who is a native of Llanon, and a cousin of Dr Jenkyn Lewis, has held an important appointment for many years on the Rand. He paid a visit to this country a few years ago, and it was then that he became engaged to Miss Simon—the circumstances of the attachment, it is said, possessing a touch of pathetic romance worthy the pen of a novelist. The following is a list of the presents received Bridegroom to bride,gold chain, diamond ring, silver card case; Lady Evans, Lovesgove, cheque; Mrs Rich- ards, Tanyfron, tea cosy; Mrs Atwood, do, table centre Mrs Nicholls, Caeglas, Skewen. solid silver sugar tongs; Capt Cosens, Bronpadarn, field gass; Mrs alker,Skeweii,table napkins and handkerchiefs; Miss Davies, Neath Abbey, flannel petticoats; Mr and Mrs P Williams, P 0, Aberystwyth, Indian table cover and head rest Miss Griffiths, Board School, Aberystwyth, nightdress cae and brush and comb bag Miss Williams, 13 New-st, do. card box; the Misses Jones, Frongog, solid silver sugar basin and tongs Miss Roberts, Blaengader, silk umbrella the Misses James, Wernddu, cheque: Mrs D Morgan Pier-street. Aberystwyth, wedding hat; Miss Evans, Brvntawel, Llanon, white quilt; Miss Jones, do, handbag; Miss Owen, P O, Aberystwyth, writing case; Miss Lizzie A Evans, Glyn Cottage, lady's companion; Miss Edwards,Gogerddan Arms, lady's companion Master Georgie Clark, Pwllhoby, silver thimble Mrs Jones, Padarn-t.errace, cheque; Mrs Evans, Glyn Cottage, silver pencil case Dr Lewis, Llanon, set of carvers; Miss Lewis, do, set of silver salt cellars; Mr D Jones, do, cheque; Mrs Rees, Bryntawel, Llanon, cased and crockery; the Misses Emily, Phoebe, and Susie Davies, Neath Abbey, silver serviette rings in case; Miss Jenkins, Neath, silver book marker; Miss Davies, Neath Abbey, table cloth Mrs A J Hughes, -Lluest, silver button hook Mrs Evans, Pengraig, silver sugar sifter; Mrs and Miss Roberts, The Ferns, case of silvers; Mrs Clark, Pwllhoby. silver coffee pot; Rev D H Simon, Skewen, trunk; Mr Miller, Henblas; box Mr John Jones, Fair View, box Mr E Simon, Box Mrs Jenkins, Padarn Stores, cheque; Miss Tina Jenkins. do, cheque Miss Nell Jenkins, do, cheque Miss Jenkin Jones, Dolau, cheque Rev D H, Mr E and Miss Simon, dressing case (to bridegroom) Mr Rickerstaff, Aberystwyth, pair of slippers Mr and Mrs W Evans, Swansea, cushion; Mrs Pugh, Brook Villa, eheque; Miss Thomas, Quebec-road, oil painting of Llanbad- arn Church Miss Hughes, South-road, Aberystwyth, silver pencil and Aberyrtwyth stone Mrs Morgan, Nantcaeris. silver cake knife; Mrs R Hughes Morgan, Cape Town, silver butter knife; Mr and Mrs J C Hughes, Aberystwyth, silver jam spoon; MissFIorrie Jones, Bridge-street, table centre Miss Getta Jones, Prospect-place, silk cover; Mr Lewis Lewis, cheque employees of Mr E Simon, travelling clock; Mr Ed- wards, Black Lion, serviettes; Mr Colville, Fron- fraich, afternoon tea cloth; Mr Rose, Dolau, curtains; Mrs Hannah and Misses Bessie and Carrie Ellis, silver backed hair brush Mrs James, Abercwmdole,- cheque The Rev R Eustace Jones. M,A., Llanbad- arn, handsome jam jar and spoon Miss Pollie Jones, Penbrvn House, scent bottle Miss Davies, Cane Town, scent spray P.C. Davies, Manbadarn, views of Aberystwyth Mr and Mrs Jack Thomas, Aber- ystwyth, cake dish Mrs Margaret Simon, jewel box; Mrs Jones. Fox Vaults, Aberystwyth, butter dish Mr and Mrs Capt James, Rose Villa, table cover Mr Wynne, Aberystwyth scent; Messrs M H Davies, Aberystwyth, pair of carvers; The Misses Blodwen and Harriett Thomas, handkerchiefs Mrs John Jenkins, Padarn-terrace, cheque; Miss Jane Morgans, Pwllhoby, cheque; Mrs Craige and Miss Phillipsi Penybont, towels; Mr E Simon, fancy vest (to bridegroom); Mr S N Cooke, Aberystwyth, laep, scarf: Miss Bettie Oliver. Llanbadarn. Dhoto- graph Miss Maggie Evans, Pengraig, cheque; A Friend, photograph frame Rev Mr Davies, Skewen, cheque Mr Hugh Hughes, Glynpadarn, cheque; Mrs Hugh Hughes, do, travelling cloak; Miss Nellie Hughes, do, cheqne; Miss Mabel Hughes, do, cheque Rev N Thomas, Llanbadarn, bible Mrs Jones, Gocben, Skewen, case of silver salt cellars and photo frame Mrs Hugh Bonsall, Galltllan, purse Miss Humphreys, Penllwyn J Hanson, Worcester, cheque Miss Lucy Davies. Bridge-street, pictures; Llewellyn James, Llanbadarn Road Mrs Jackson, Wolverhampton, views Mrs Nelson, Newport, d'oylevs Mrs Rogers, cheque; Mr W Miller, Henblas, cheque; Rev G Parry, cheque. »
MACHYNLLETH.
MACHYNLLETH. SERVICES.—Preaching services are being held during this week at the Wesleyan Chapel in con- nection with the Young People's Literary Society, the preacher being the Rev A. Price Roberts of Liverpool. The meetings are being well at- tended. FOOTBALL.-TI)e Machynlleth Football Team (Association) journeyed to Bala on Saturday last to play that team in the Welsh Junior Cup compe- tition. Machynlleth won by two goals to one. On returning to Machynlleth, the players bad a most enthusiastic reception, a procession being iormea by the friends and admirers of the team. Machyn- lleth are now eligible for the semi-final. PRESENTATION.—Each member of the Poplar Sunday School was on Sunday afternoon last, presented with a handsome edition of the New Testament, English and Welsh, by Mrs Jones, late of Cambrian House, in memory of her late husband. Each Testament bore the name of the recepient, and also the object of the presentation. Mr D Lloyd Jones made the presentations on behalf of Mrs Jones. I VOLUNTEERS.—A shooting competition was held in the Park on Saturday last, between Company's E and D of the South Wales Borderers Volunteers. The following are the scoresE Company—Ser- geant D P Jones. 44; Corporal T Hughes, 57; Corporal T Leek, 33; Sergeant Sadleir, 57 Colour- sergeant Wilson, 62; Private Pearce, 55; Private A W Harries, 30. Company D (Aberystwyth)- Lance-corporal H J Thompson, 53; Private E Pyatt, 37; Private W A Lewis, 58; Private D Jenkins, 18; Sergeant E Peidduck, 32; Corporal Hibbert, 42; Lieutenant Marshall, 32; Private D H Burry,48; Private G Phillips, 55 Private E Jones, 14; Corporal Walley, 19. The winners of the silver spoons were,—1, Private W A Lewis; 2, Lance-corporal H J Thompson 3rd, Corporal T Hughes. TEA AND ENTERTAINMENT.-On Friday after- noon last a tea was given to the members of Poplar Sunday School, by Mrs Jones, late of Cambrian House. The tables were nicely decorated, and were presided over by the lady teachers of the School. In the evening an entertainment was given, consisting of song, recitatiQns, competitions, selections on the gramaphone, &c. Mr D Lloyd Jones presided Mr Hugh Davies acted as couduc- tor; Mr T Powell as music adjudicator, and Miss Lizzie Evans as accompanist. Sorrgs were ren- dered by Miss Roberts, Board School; Miss Gwennie Ashton, Mr John Lumley, and Mr John Owen. A hearty vote of thanks was accorded Mrs Jones for her generosity in providing the tea, and also to those who presided at the tables, and who sang at the entertainment. MUSICAL SUCCESBES.-At an examination held in Shrewsbury on December 14th, 1901, in connec- tion with Trinity college of Music. London, the following candidates were successful: Intermediate honours section in advanced theory of music, bar- mony and form Miss Beatrice Davies, Fern House, Machynlleth; in advanced theory of music and musical history, junior pass and junior honours sec- tions, Miss Gertie Morgan (daughter of Mr T H Morgan), Plas-street, Machynlleth, Miss Morgan gained 200 marks on her honours passes out of a possible 100; snch an honour as this falls to very few candidates, and we wish Miss Morgan every success in her musical career. Both are pupils of Miss Minnie Clark, I.S.M., Newtown. THE COUNTY SCHOOL.—The Literary Society held its first meeting of the spring term on Monday evening. Richard Hughes read a paper on Are Manners Disappearing from England." The paper was couched in excellent literary style and the subject was dealt with from a broad point of view. The writer contrasted the outward forms of polite- ness, current amongst the Latin races of the Continent, with the abrupt manner, but kindly feeling, of the isolated Briton; the continental gentleman is prolific in mere polite phrases, the Briton is characterised by goodness of heart. The Briton, notably the &d.xon, may be somewhat boisterous at a Parisian cafe or a German hotel, yet he is a real, not a spurious gentleman. The chivalry of the ancient race is still extant on British soil. Elwy Ap Ifor read a paper on "Some Great Men of the Nineteenth Century." Among them be mentioned statesmen, poets, authors, scientists, and eminent artists. The paper was subjected to vigorous criticism at the bands of T. W. Phillips, J. R. Watkins, who contested the claims of several of the statesmen and writers mentioned to be classed as great men. Jack Jenkins was sorry to find that some of his pet heroes found no place amongst the honourable ones. Miss Gwennie Hughes claimed that the nineteenth century wat remarkable beyond all others for the great number of great women it had produced, mentioning Charlotte Bronte; George Eliot, Florence Nightingale, and Jane Austen. The Headmaster (Mr Meyler)and Mr Evans then spoke and a highly- profitable evening was brought to a close by Mr Jo.ies offering, on behalf of the society, its best thanks to the two boys who had entertained the society that evening. MERRY Cooxs' EXTERTAD,MENT.-On Thursdav evening last an excellent entertainment was given at the Town Hall by the Machynlleth Merry Coons. The Coons comprise a number of young men who formed themselves into a minstrel troupe some two years ago for the purpose of giving entertainments for the benefit of deserving objects. On this occa- sion the proceeds were presented to her Ladyship the Marchioness (D) of Londonderry in aid of, and as a small token of appreciation of. the work of the Londonderry Cottage Hospital, an institution es- tablished and supported by her Ladyship for the beuefit of the town and neighbourhood; and judg- ing by the crowded state of the hall, and the ap- preciative manner of the audience, the members have every reason to feel highly flattered at its success. The troupe consisted of-stage manager and interlocutor, Mr W Sadleir; conductor and musical director,Mr R Howell; accompanist, Mr ,T Cule; flute soloist, Col-Sergt-Inst Wilson; corner-men, Messrs Leighton and Griffiths; bones and tambourine Messrs G Weaver and 0 Morris trebles, Messrs E Pearce. R Davies, J Davies, D Jones, T Owen, and T Samuel; altos, L Morris and R Jones tenors, WE Evans, R Edwards. R Hughes, and J Evans; bass, D Williams, W Williams, J Jones, Trevor Jones, T Raine, :and J I Williams. The platform had been tastefully decorated by Mr [ and Mrs Sadleir with red tapestry, relieved with [ dark green velvet curtains, the whole being sur- mounted with the Londonderry colours, and was the admiration of all. The programme was splen- didly carried out. The serio-comic, "The honey- suckle and the Bee," and The wind," with hum- ming accompaniment, by Robert Edwards, deserve special mention. The stump speech by H J Griffiths, was a revelation to most people, and was an admirable exposition of how much can be made of very little, Think of it," the climax, causing z, roars of laughter, and was certainly the best ever heard in Machynlletb. The chorus, Up, quit thy bower," conducted by Mr Howell, was splendidly rendered, and showed what a well balanced and trained troupe was at his command The genial Colonel Sergeant rendered his solo in his usual admirable style, as did also Mr George Weaver the song—"Ju Jah." The farce "Sloey" was an admirable piece of acting, Mr Leighton, as Sloey," keeping the audience in a continual roar by his clever impersonation of a dusky servant and ardent lover of the dark skinned and amorous. Amelia," Mr Dick Hughes Mr W E Evans as Shylock Flintskin gave an excellent rendering as an old man and ambitious father, while Mr J Cule-" Horatio Garrick," as the actor, displayed the fact that he has evidently missed his proper vocation. Mr Trevor Jones also did well. The event of the evening proved to be the last item on the programme, General Jumbo's Army," the fearful and wonderful get up of General Jumbo (Mr Leighton) and his army of nondescript causing the audience no end of amusement, while the var- iety of weapons and instrument of music created such a hubbub that it was with difficulty the aud- ience could be prevailed on to give the soloist,Mr T Raine, a chance of making himself heard at the close of the entertainment. A hearty vote of thanks to the troupe was proposed by Mr Edmund Gillart, and seconded by Mr J G Jenkins, N. and P. Bank, both of whom in their remarks complimented Mr Johnson and his troupe upon the excellent per- formance they bad given, and expressed the hope that it might soon be repeated. The vote was suitably acknowledged by Mr Johnson (Mr W Sad- leir). The singing of" God save the King," the solo of which was taken by Mr David Williams, brought a most enjoyable evening to a close. We understand that the concert is to be repeated at Towyn in a few week's time. INQUEST.—An inquest was held at the police station on Monday, January 20th, by Mr John Rowlands, coroner, and a jury of whom Mr John M Breeze was the foreman, touching the death of Edward Vaughan, Graigfach, aged 9 years, which occurred at the Cottage Hospital on Saturday even- ing. Elizabeth Vaughan, widow, and mother of the deceased, who was the first witness called, said that she lived at Graigfach, and bad eight children, seven of whom were now living. She identified the body at the Cottage Hospital as that of her son. He was nine years of age. On Friday last she put the children to bed about half past seven, and went out about a quarter to eight, leaving some meat in a small boiler on the fire. She said that deceased must have got up, for Mrs TVlurnrrls P<»ntrf>'rhedvn-street. told her fbaf. rip. deceased was looking for her. She went home and saw a number of people in the house, and was told that the deceased had been taken to the Cottage Hospital. Witness went to the hospital and saw deceased under the care of Dr Davies and the nurse. She asked how the accident bad happened and was told that deceased was taking some meat from the boiler and that his shirt bad taken fire. When witness left home there was a lamp lit on the mantlepiece. There was a good fire in the ""1'to Knfc nn mnatfVhps nr mndlfts al)otit. De- 680'-8' J.JU 80.- _I ceased's clothes must have taken fire when reach- ing for the meat. She had given the childrer supper before they went to bed, and had gone out with the intention of going to an entertainment leaving nobody in charge of the children. De- ceased was always strong and healthy. He had a flanelette shirt on him, with a small handkerchief round his throat. The fire was protected by a fendei. Deceased died in the hospital at about 8 p,m., on Saturday evening.—Evan Price, .Graig- fach, hawkel, was next called, and said be was the brother-in-law of Elizabeth Vaughan, mother of deceased. He was in his room on Friday last, and heard some screams. He ran out at once and saw the deceased outside the house in flame. Witness drew the boy's shirt off, and took him to his own honse, and then ran for the doctor. As soon as the doctor arrived he ordered the boy to be takeu to the hospital. Witness was not in the deceased's house at all. Deceased appeared to .be badly burnt, He had noticed the fender in the house of Elizabeth Vaughan. When asked what he had been doing, deceased said he had been lifting the pot from the fire to get some meat and that bis sbfrt caught fire. When he first saw the boy, the flames were above his head. Deceased's little brother was out with him.—By a juror: I did not know the children were in the house by themselves, Dr A 0 Davies then gave evidence, and said he was I called to Graigfacb about five minutes past eight on Saturday, and found the child in flames in,, Mrs E Vaughan's house, burnt from his knees up. De- In ceased told him that be was in bed, and, hearing the child downstairs crying, got up to rock the cradle. He sat by the fire and fell asleep. There was a candle on the table, and it. fell down on his shirr, which took fire. Deceased told him this at the house, and also at the hospital in the presence of Miss Templeton, the nurse. All the body was practically charred. He dressed the child and at- tended him. W itness noticed there was no hope for the deceased. Soon after 8 p.m. on Saturday lie was told that the boy was dead. He died from shock following burns. Witness never heard the boy say anything about the pot. He (witness) did not go into the house at all.—Elizabeth Vaughan was then recalled, and said that the children were in bed. There was not a child in the cradle, as mentioned by the deceased to the doctor, as she did 'not possess one.—The jury returned a verdict that deceased died from shock, following extensive burns,"—The Coroner cautioned the mother, and said had she remained at home attending to her duties, instead of going out to seek enjoyment, the probabilities were that the accident would not have happened.
♦ LAMPETER.
♦ LAMPETER. Si DAVID'S COLLEGE—The winter session commenced on Thursday last.—Professor E. M. Battiscombe, who has been connected with this college for a good many years, has been appointed one of His Majesty's Inspectors of Schools, and has been succeeded at the College by Mr W. Kerry of Cambridge. A RECORD.—iOne of the most successful concerts ever held in this place-as regards both attendance and amonnt of proceeds was the one held in aid of Dan Williams (junior) Drover's-road last week. Tho proceeds amounted to £26 6d and after de- ducting expenses the sum of £23 14s remained to be handed over towards Dan's expenses at a sanatorium. This we believe is a record for any local concert, and the committee should feel proud of their success. THE MILLION PLEDGES CRUSADE.—A scheme has been set on foot by the South Wales Temper- ance Association to obtain a million new pledges before the end of the year. The Association have divided the whole of South Wales into districts, in order that each district might be thoroughly can- vassed. At a recent temperance meeting held in connection with this association, Lampeter was fixed as a centre for the districts of Ffaldybrenin, Llanybyther, Tregaron, Llangeitho, and the neighbouring villages. Delegates representing the various denominations attended this meeting, when it was decided to make a house-to-house canvass. The scheme will be put into operation this week, when papers will be left at each house for signa- tures, and will be again duly collected and forwarded to tho bead depot for counting. ST DAVID'S COLLEGE SCHOOL.—The result of the recent scholarship examination in connection with this school was made known on Tuesday last, and the following candidates have been elected to scholarships :—David Davies, Baileycoch, Lam- peter, "Falcondale," D D Evans, Dresden House, Lampeter, "Derry Ormond." Fred Jones, Mydrim Village. St Clears, Sheriff," £10 each Godfrey Evans, Bryn-road, Lampeter, Old Bank," £ 6 D J Davies, Bottwnog Rectory, North Wales, "Mayor," Thomas Jones, Gwarffynon, Silian, "Neuaddfawr," T L Davies, Gartbeli VicarJfge, "Abermeurig," D T Evans, Cwmmawr, Silian, Principal," W LI. Gwyn Davies, Garthe St Clears, "Fowden" £ 5 each; Emrys Jones, Old Bank, Lampeter, Z4; B I Morgan, Newchurch Vicarage, Carmarthen, J W Davies, The Shop, Llangybi, A Forbes Linford, Kilmal- colm, Glasgow N.B., D T James, Nantbendigaid, Ccnwil, Gwilym Davies, Cambrian Factory, Lampeter. E W Davies, Drover's-road, Lampeter, A BAD CAREER.—Evan Thomas, an inmate of the Workhouse figured for the second time in the new year at the Police Court on Thursday last. Thomas had only returned by the morning train on the previous day from Carmarthen si, where he had been for fourteen days doing penance for the same old offence 11 drunk and disorderly." At about four o'clock that same afternoon be was seen by P.C. Evan Lewis in a drunken condition on the highway. The presiding magistrate, Dr Hugh Walker (mayor) ordered Thomas to be taken back to the Workhouse. Who served this man last with drink ? If the guilty one could be found out and made to suffer it would be a good thing for society at large. WEDDING PRESENTS.—The following is a list of presents received by Mr and Mrs Tom L,wis, Lerry Hotfse, Aberystwyth (nee Miss Maggie Jones, Glyn House, and daughter of Mr John Jones, builder), on the occasion of their recent marriage :—Mr John Jones, Glyn House (father of the bride), cheque Sarah Jones, do. counterpane; Letitia, cushion; Lizzie Jane, pair of vases; Daniel Rees, jugs; Willie, views Mrs Lewis. Llanddewi, quilt: David Lewis, do, cheese stand; John Lewis, do, pair of pictures: M. A. Lewis, china ware Howell Wynne Rowlands, Aberystwyth, table cloth; Mr and Mrs Wm Jones, Bryn Dewi, tea service; by the children, tray; Miss Rees; Ochordewi, cheque; Miss Lloyd, Llanddewi, tablecloth and towels Mr and Mrs Lloyd, Pontypridd, counterpane and towels; Mr and Mrs Jones, Old Bank, pair or blankets and wedding cake; Master and the Misses Jones, de, silver cruet stand and tray; Miss Gertie Jones, do., d'oleys; Mr and Mrs Evans, Benin, crumb tray and brush; Mrs Chas Evans, Mark-lane Stores, counterpane; Mrs Jones, Llan- fair, cheque; Mr and Mrs Jones, Bryn-road, mirror; Miss Letitia Davies, Felinfach, teapot and vase Miss Jones, Bryn. Llanfair, cheque; Mrs Mary Jones, Llanfair, flowerpot; Mrs Jones, Erw-wen, sugar basin and cream jll; Miss Annie Jones, do.. ornaments; Miss Mary Jones, da, cake stand and pair of d'oyleys; Miss S. Davies, Benin, teapot and hot watar jug Mrs Williams, Llanfair House, pair of d'oyleys; Mrs Rees, Ochordewi, cheque; Mrs Lloyd, Market-place, pair of towels; Miss Rachel Lloyd, Bryn-road, towels; Miss Catherine Lloyd, Mount-walk, pair of sheets; Mr and Mrs Jones, Red Hill, towels; Mrs E. D. Rees, Station-terrace, cheqne; Mrs Francis James, china ware; Mrs Evans, Paris-house, tablecloth; Mrs Davies, smithy, Drovers-road, counterpane Miss Ednunds, London House, pair of pillow-slips; Mr and Mrs Walter Davies, London House, counterpane; Miss Daisy Evans, do, cushion; Miss Catherine Lloyd, do., water jug Mrs Rowlands, Aberystwyth, cheque Mrs Moore, Bridge street, orna- ments Miss Dovey, Harford-square, hot water jug Mrs Evans, Greengate, tea service; Mrs Abel, Bryncarfan, cheque; Mrs Evans, Llanwnen, butter cooler, sugar basin and cream jug; Mrs Thomas, Drover's-road, half-dozen glasses; Mrs Lloyd, Cwmanne, side board and tray cloth; Mrs Jenkins, DrovePs Arms, cheese stand ;Mrs Jones, Parcyrbos, teapot; MBen Davies, Bridge-street, cheque; Miss Davies, Bridge-street, table cloth Mrs Edwin Davies, do., toilet cover; Mrs Davies, Dairy, pair c 3 vases; Miss Parry. Station-terrace, drawing roorr lamp; Mrs Simon Jones, St Thomas-street, pair of candle sticks; Mrs Davies, Llangybi, cheque Miss Polly Griffiths, St Thomas-street, table cover Mrs Evans, do., pail and saucepan; David Jones, Pencae, cheese stand; Miss Thomas, Neuadd Arms, flower pots: Mrs Thomas, Pound, tea service Mrs J Josua Davies, Pound, ornaments; Miss Hannah Davies, do., towels; Mrs Morgan, Fountain Inn, Japanese ornaments; Mrs Evans, Plasyhryn, cheque Mrs Jones, Fountain Inn, jugs and plates Mrs Arthur Price, Bridge-street, half-dozen plates Misses Edwards, Penybont, six glasses; Miss Ann Jones. Cwmmanne. water ine" Mr and MrsThnma« painter, do., cake stand Mrs Lovell, tray Mrs Davies, Mile End, cutlery Mr John Rees, Llan- gybi, cheque; Mrs Jones, lslwyn, table cover Mrs Martin Jones, London and Provincial Bank, table cover Mr and Mrs T. Richards, Ardwyn, pair of carvers Mr David Jones. Llangybi, cutlery P. C. Williams, Llanddewi, pair of carvers Miss Jones, care of Howells, Aberystwyth, table cloth; Mr Evan Evans, watchmaker, cutlery: Miss Mary Davies, Llanddewi, sugar basin and cream jug Mr John Evans, Glyn, clock; Mr D. D. Evans, sugar basin and cream jug; Mrs Davies, Soar House, do. do. Mr J. Jones Lloyd, Aberystwyth, views Mr Tom Davies, Castle Hotel, views Mrs and Miss Evans, Aeron House, Aberystwyth, pair cf carvers Mrs Jenkins, Bryn-road, cheese stand; Mrs Griffiths, Mill-street, pair of toilets and towels; Miss Maggie Davies, Mount Walk, pair of riillow slips; Miss Davies, Barley Mow, pair of towels Mr J T Megicks, Corner Shop, brass fire irons; Mrs Joseph Morgan, Llanddewi, saucepan; Miss A Davies, Cloth Hall, Llanddewi, lamp; Mr Dan Davies, London, dinner service. Mr E Parrv Thomas, London, cheque; Mr Richard Hughes, Aberystwyth, lamp; Miss Hannah Jones, Bryn, silver cruet stand; Mrs Davies, Drover's-road, table cover Mrs Morgan, Emlyn House, mantle-border; Mr Green, U.C.W. book; Mr Richard Williams, High-street, Aberystwyth, family Bible; Mr and Mrs Lewis, Llanddewi, cheque; Miss Catto Rowlands, Aberystwyth, ornaments, Miss Jane Myfanwy Rowlands, views. PRESENTATION TO MR JOSEPH JONES. On Wednesday evening week last., Mr Joseph Jones, postmaster, was presented by the officials at the Post Office with twelve valuable volumes upon his retiring from service and as a recognition of their kind feelings towards him.—Miss M. J. Jones, who made the presentation, said that the officials had great pleasure in presenting him with those books as a token of the esteem in which they held him as Postmaster. They trusted that be would be spared many years to enjoy his well-earned rest.—Mr Joseph Jones, in responding, said that he thanked them most sincerely for their kindness in presenting him with such a testimonial. He could appeal to them all that it was quite unsought for on his part and that he never expected anything of the kind from them, and he could assure them that that made it more estimable to his feelings. The present itself was of value especially when he considered that none of them, more than himself, were overloaded with the riches of this world. He greatly valued the volumes and promised a great pleasure to himself in the reading of them. He appre- ciated more than anything the kind feeling which prompted them to think of that testimonial and to have carried out the intention so prompted. When- ++- ever he would see and read these volumes they would always remind him of the kind donors to whom he was indebted for them. He wished to thank them all most warmly for such a testimonial. On his retirement from the Post Office, it was but natural, said Mr Jones, that he should look back over the time he had been in connection with it. It was now very nearly twenty-one years since be was first appointed to the office. In the course of that time many changes had taken place and were too numerous to mention. All the postmen had been changed, and some more than once, with the excep- tion of John Jones. Mr John Jones was in the service of the Post Office long before him and perhaps he (the speaker) might be allowed to state, just to show his high opinion of Mr John Jones, that he always hoped that he would be in the Post Office as long as he himself would be there- (applause)—and that hope had been realized. He always found Mr John Jones a most care- ful and faithful servant, and as he had now retired he wished him many years to enjoy his well-earned pension (cheers). As to Daniel Jones, he was appointed very soon after himself. He passed the examination before him, and that with honours too. As to his conduct, tin many stripes he wore were sufficient evidence that he stood" ery high in the opinion of the depart- ment. As to the other postmen, he felt certain that they need not fear any comparison with any other of their class in the service. He was sorry that their wages were so low. If it depended upon him they should each and all have a substantial rise at once. He had done all he could for them, and he did not despair of their having better wages when this expensive war was over. As to the clerks, he was very Ifappy to state that, with one exception, be had found them all efficient and faithful, and whenever one left it was for a better place. One of the Silian rural letter-carriers was now a clerk in a bank, and another Silian rural letter carrier was today the postmasterof Lampeter. But however high he regarded the former clerks, those who were with him at the time of his retire- ment were quite equal, to say the least, to the best of them. As for Miss Jones, it was no flattery to say that she was undoubtedly most fit and competent to be in charge of the Post Office as postmistress. He did all he could in concert with others to bring that about, but for some reason or other their effort proved unsuccessful. But he had no doubt that there was a bright prospect before her, and that she would be.promoted to a position higher than that of being the postmistress of Lampeter. As to Miss Richards, be had found her to be all he had heard of her, and if she would persist in following the path she had done hitherto he had no fear but that she would do well, and he could assure her and Miss Jones that they would never ascend higher on the ladder of prosperity and happiness than he wished them. One word more, be wished to con- gratulate those who remained after him in the service of the Post Office upon the appointment of his suc- cessor-Mr Evan Richards. He had no doubt from the knowledge he himself had gained of him during the time he had been serving under him, that they would always find a kind and sympathising post- master, and that it would be a pleasure to him to do all he could to promote their welfare and happi- ness as long as they would be with him.
ABERDOVEY.
ABERDOVEY. CHRISTIAN ENDEAVOI-R.—At the weekly meeting on Wednesday evening papers were read on "Thomas Gonge" by Miss Katie Williams, "Madam Beavaii, by Miss Annie Evans; Griffith Jones, Llanddowror," by Mr David Jones. FUNERAL OF MISS MARTHA OWEN.—This well- known character, whose death took place on Wednes- day, January 15th, at the age of seventy-three, was buried on Friday last LV'; St Cadvan's Church grave- yard. The Revs Hughes, M.A., Portmadoc, and S. Evans, Aberdovey, officiated. BICYCLE ACCIDENT.—The gentleman who met with an accident between Pennal and Machynlleth has turned out to be a Welshman and a native of Aberdovey. Fortunately he escaped without in- juries. It appears that this accident occurred through being overwhelmed by the baauties of the surrounding scenery. TOWYN AND PENNAL SCHOOL ^OARD.—The monthly meeting of this Board was held at Aber- dovey on Tuesday, January 21st, present, Messrs E Rowland (chairman), E L Rowlands (vice chair- man), Revs R Jones, J Rowland, M.A. (vicar), Dr Gorden and Messrs W Jones, C.C., J Evans, Dolau gwyn, and Messrs P H Hughes (clerk), E Richards (assistant clerk), and John Owen (attendance officer). The report of the attendance officer for the schools was submitted The officer was instructed to take proceedings against several parents for neglecting to send their children to school regularly.—The question of fencing Bryncrug playground was left to be con- 'sidered by a committee.—It was proposed that a plan of Panperthog new school be prepared. The offer of the Aberdovey Managers to contribute two-thirds of the cost of a piano for the use of the school, on condition that the Board contribute the other one-third was accepted. The proposed scheme for the instruction of pupil teachers "a left until further light is received on the intentions of Parliament. UNITED DEBATING SOCIETY.-On Thursday evening last, unaer the presidency of Mr E L I Rowlands, the subject for discussion and debate was. Which is the best country ? Mr R LI Hughes represented Wales and read a very poeti- cal and interesting paper. Mr Rhys Davies, book- ing clerk, represented Scotland, and carried out his part well. Mr J E Jones represented Ireland in a very amusing speech, and Mr Charles Burgess ad- vocated England in his usual good style. The history, resources, and general ^claims of these countries wite brought out splendidly, and each speaker was supported by a strong band of speak- ers. In the final result 10 voted for Ireland, 9 for Wales, 8 for Scotland, and 5 for England. Un- doubtedly, this was the most interesting meeting held since the commencement of the session. To- night (Thursday), the subject of debate is Which is the most essential force for the pro- tection of the British Empire ?" The Army will be represented by Mr John Evans, Postman, and the Navy by Mr Evan Roberts, Bethel House. A very lively discussion is expected. At this meeting probably arrangements will be made for another social evening during or to close the session. ANNUAL CALVINISTIC METHODIST FESTIVAL — The annual singing festival in connection with the C.M. Churches comprised in the Towyn district was held on Friday last, and was in every respect a great success. Large contingents attended from Aberdovey, Abergynolwyn, Pennal, Llanegryn, Bwlch and Bryncrug. The conductor was Mr David Evans, Mus. Bac., London-this being his first public engagement in the district. Mr H. M. Jones, Mynorydd House, who again this year undertook the office of secretary, deserves credit for the admirable arrangements made to secure the success of the festival. Miss May Roberts, L.R.A.M., Towyn, and Miss Margaret Richards, Sen. Cert. R.A.M., Aberdovey, presided at the har- monium and piano respectively, and both acquitted themselves admirably. At the afternoon meeting, which was presided over by Mr Edward Rowland, Pennal, the following hymn-tunes, anthems, and choruses were rendered in fine style, viz :-Oynfal, Darwell, Requiem, Hyfrydlais, Thanet, Chant, Cenwcb yn llafar (J. T. Rees), Gloria (Mozart), and Hallelujah (Beethoven). The evening meeting was announced to commence at 5-30, but half-an- hour prior to that time a large crowd eagerly awaited the opening of the doors, and the chapel was quickly fiilled to its utmost capacity. The Rev R. R. Williams,. M.A., Towyn, presided, whilst the opening service was conducted by the Rev D. James, Llanegryn. The meeting was also suitably addressed by the Rev R. R. Jones, Abergynolwyn. The singers occupied the gallery as usual, and the quality of the voices was everything that could be desired. The following hymn-tunes were sung with fervour and precision, viz :-Cologne, Bryn- cynlais, Cynfal, Ravendale, Gwynfa, St Hildebert, Chant, and Capel Tygwydd. The anthem and choruses were again so effectively rendered at this meeting that the latter were. by special request, repeated. The soprano, bass, and tenor voices paid great attention to the signs of the conductor, but the altos were rather negligent at times. Notwith- standing the great strain upon the sopranos, they succeeded in keeping in tune throughout, a feat evidently surpassing the expectation of the con- ductor. The chief object of these festivals is to evidently surpassing the expectation of the con- ductor. The chief object of these festivals is to improve the congregational singing generally, and to introduce new tunes, but- complaints are being repeatedly made that hitherto the object in view has not been attained to any appreciable degree. It is, however, to be honed that the trround for such complaints will, this year, be removed. Bydded i'r cantorion ymegnio i wella caniadaeth y cyssegr, ac felly y cyrbhaedda y gymanfa ei hamcan. LITERARY INSTITUTE.—The annual meeting was held in the Reading Room on Wednesday evening, Mr John Edwards, Ivy House, in the chair. Mr Gwilym Williams read the minutes of the last annual meeting which were adopted. Mr W Jones Hughes (treas. ) read tne annual balance sheet, showing the total re- ceipts for the year to be P.69 15s 5d, and the expendi- ture £73 15s Id, leaving a deficit of L3 19s 8d. The subscriptions alone amounted to R,51 10s lOd, the largest sum received in one year since the institution was founded twenty years ago. Mr W V Thomas, one of the auditots, said they had found the accounts in order, and on his motion the balance sheet was passed and adopted. A vote of thanks was passed to the auditors, Messrs W V Thomas and George Jones. Captain Edwards (librarian) read his report: The number of books Is- sued last year was 1,959, an increase of 347. The number of new books added during the year was 104, and the sum spent amounted to L6 5s, The Book Committee recently appointed have bought some good books for which there is a great demand. We have secured regularly Blackwood's Magazine "from Miss Howell and Chamber's Journal "from Mr Rawson, while Mrs Steele, Talgarth, and Mr Evans, Bristol House, sent us large parcels of magazines which have been -1- r< largely used by the members. Messrs W H Smith and Sons sent us handsome read- ing covers for three of the illustrated papers, The past year is the best the library has had from the commencement ar.d yet there is room for improvement, especially in the number of readers who reside in the to Nn.-On the motion of the Rev W D Evans, seconded by Mr W Jones.R.O., and supported by Mr Edward Davies, a hearty vote of thanks was passed to the President, vice-presi- dents, committee, and officials.-On the motion of Mr Robert Griffiths, seconded by Mr J W Morgan, a vote of thanks was also passed to Capt Edwards (meteorological), Capt Nicholas (barometer), Capt Lewis (" Shipping Gazette,") MrsGreen (caretaker), and to all donors of books, magazines and newspap- ers. The meeting then proceeded to elect a presi- dent, vice-presidents, and committee for the ensu- ing year. Mr J M Howell was unanim- ously re-elected president and fourteen gentle- men were elected vice-presidents. The follow- ing v. vjx elected a committee by ballot:— Messrs Captain J Edwards, J S Rawson, Rev W D Evans, °G. Williams, Captain J Evans, J Edwards, W J Eves, J W Morgan, W J Hughes, E L Rowlands. R Ffestin Williams, R Griffith, J E Morris, W D Evans, and P.C Edwards. The new committee at their first meeting held at the close of the annual meeting elected Messrs E L Row- lands chairman, W J Hughes, treasurer, Captain J Edwards and J S Rawson, librarians, John Roberts, assistant librarian, Gwilym Williams and W J Eves secretaries. The papers for the year were also chosen, and it was decided to appeal to the gentry of the neighbourhood to present magazines to the Room. -0
TREFEDDIAN SEWAGE SCHEME.
TREFEDDIAN SEWAGE SCHEME. [To the Editor of the Welsh Gazette.] SIR-At the last meeting of the Aberdovey anil Towyn District Council, a scheme for tbe convey- ance of sewage from Trefeddian Estates was dis- cussed, and the opinions of various engineers were brought forward. None of the engineers, however, took into consideration where the sewage was to be emptied, had they done so I think they would have altered their views upon the matter. If tbe sewer emptied itself under tidal water its contents would be carried back to Mr Morgan's estate, with the result that it would soon fill up, and become like a great long sausage, of which there would be about a mile of it. The question before the Council was, which was the better plan of the two which the engineers suggested ? I think Mr Pickerton must be possessed of better knowledge and experience of the kind of sewer suitable for the locality than could be expected for such places as Swansea, where the gradients are very high, whereas at Nuneaton they are low, and consequently corres- pond somewhat to this proposed sewer. The Surveyor was quite right in saying it may fill up in three years. I say it may fill up in three months when the tides are high and the weather rough. When the sewage from the Trefeddian Estate and from Aberdovey meet, there would not be required much time to have the sewer filled up. I am not writing in ignorance unon this subiect. as I -have had plenty of experience in Aberdovey at a bouse where the mouth of the sewer was within about 200 yards of the outlet. When 1 lived at 20, bea View-terrace, I had my sewer blocked up, the length of pipes was hardly forty yards, and had a fall of six feet. The cause of the blocking was the tide coming in and driving the sewage back. There is a scheme which would not cost half the money and would be quite perfect. Aberdovey. JAMES TOMLINS.
Destructive Fire.
Destructive Fire. Mill Street, at the end adjoining Trefechan Bridge, was the scene of a considerable conflagra- tion shortly after twelve o'clock on Monday night, resulting in the complete gutting of two shops and much damage to a third shop. The three houses formed a block near Mr T W Powell's Mill, and were his property, having been only recently built, in fact, the finishing touches were only given them on the previous day by the plasterers and painters. The fire broke out and made its first appearance in the shop occupied by Mr T Llewellyn Jones, tailor, and was first seen by Mr Emrys Williams, a son of Mr John Williams (Bacon Curer). who is at College. Williams had just retired, when he heard a noise as of cracking glass. Thinking it might be in his father's shop, he put his head out of the window, and immediately saw a big flame of light lower down the street. He awoke his brother, Ivor Wil- liams, who got out into the street without delay. Knowing that Foulkes and his family slept in the house, be first of all tried to arouse them, but some minutes elapsed, and no answer could be got from within. He then tried to burst the door, but this did not succeed. Mr Joseph A Davies, plasterer, living on the opposite side of the street, then ap- peared on the scene, and he broke one of the win- dows, and succeeded in getting an assurance from Foulkes that he was awake. Foulkes, it was after- wards ascertained, bad been aware of his danger for some minutes, but the bedroom being com- pletly filled with smoke, he groped about in the darkness, half-stifled, unable to find the staircase. When he did find the way out he took his two children under his arms, and followed by his wife, made his escape into Ithe street not a moment to soon, as the staircase was already beginning to blaze. In the meantime, Ivor Williams had run to the Electric Light Works, and had found Harry Miller. the engineer, who immediately set the fire hooter ablowing. Some cleaners from the Cambrian Railway engine sheds, who were passing through Mill-street shortly after twelve o'clock on their way home, were also amongst the first on the scene, and with praiseworthy promptness they ran to the Fire Engine Station and assisted the members of the Brigade, some of whom had arrived by this time, in getting out the hoses and reel. The inflammable material of the tailor's shop was quickly enveloped in flames, and the hre ootainea a nrm noia on the barber's shop in an incredibly short space of time. The flames burst out into the street, and for about half-an-hour the two shops were a roaring furnace. The first hose was brought to bear directly on the burning buildings, and the second was taken to the vard at the back, where one of the firemen climbed to the top of some out-buildings, and played on the conflagration from that side. The two hoses, with their powerful jets, soon had a marked effect on the fire, which began to subside quickly. Attention was then diverted to Mr Powell's warehouse, im- mediately adjoining the tailor's shop, which was in imminent danger. The fire bad already extended to this building, but was quickly quenched by a few buckets of water. Tha third shop, occupied by a widow named Rebecca Jones, for the sale of sweets, &c., was saved by the efforts of the firemen. A slight outbreak occurred in the roof, but did not do much damage. Most of the stock, however, was damaged by water. The fire was completely got under by about two o'clock, but not before the two shops had been completly gutted, and damage done to the extent of several hundreds of pounds. The shops are the property of Mr T Powell, grocer, and are only partly insured. Mr Llewellyn Jones had insured his stock and fixtures. The Fire Brigade was upon the scene in a sur- prisingly short time, and Mr Rees Jones (surveyor), captain of the Brigade, and his men all worked hard to get the fire under. There can be no doffbt _a,L_1- that but for their timely and successim eiiurw me fire would have spread over a very wide area. There was an ample supply of water from the mains, and the pressure was such that when the hose was at times diverted from the fire, the water shot up to a height three times that of the burning buildings. Several horses belonging to Mr William Richards, grocer Mr Powell and others were t stabled at the back of the premises, and it was feared at one time that the fire would take hold of the stables. The horses, together with several carriages in the yard at the back of the burning buildings, were thereupon at once removed to a place of safety. It is a tribute, worthy of note, to the ability of Sergeant Phillips, that the admirable conduct of the crowd was due in no small measure to that good sense and tact which he can so well display without any aggravating officiousness. It was the testimony of all that the behaviour of the crowd in not interfering in any uncalled for manner with the Fire Brigade contributed not a little to the efforts of the members in extinguishing the fire. Much sympathy is expressed with Mr Fred Foulkes, the barber, who had only removed with his family from Penparke on the previous Thursday, and irrecoverably lost all that be had, he net hav- ing insured any of his property. We understand that Mr T H Edwards, of the Prudential Assurance Company, and a fe- sympathisers, contemplate taking steps to help Foulkes to restart in business, by securing a small fund by means of a concert or some other entertainment. ♦
I NEW CROSS PLOUGHING MATCH.
NEW CROSS PLOUGHING MATCH. The New Cross annual ploughing match was held in wet weather ou Wednesday, at Glanpaith Farm, lent kindly for the occasion by Mr J Parry. The judges were—Ploughing Mr T Evans, Llwynbwch, Blaen- pennal; Mr Evan Richards, Penuwch and Mr James Thomas, Llwyndewi. Trotting Mr E A L Powell, Rhydyfyrian; Major Bonsall, Fronfraith; and Mr Henry Roberts, Aberystwyth. Starters Mr W oft Powell, Nanteos and Mr R Williams, Aberystwyth. Tho secretarial duties were ably performed by Messrs D Richards, Goginan, and W Lewis, Gors Farm the treasurer being Mr E Richards, Pencraig. The awards were as follows :— PLOGHHDm. First Class.—1 T Morgans, Cefnmalgoed 2J James Jones, Pencraig, Llanfarian 3 John Davies, Cynonw fawr, Llantihangel-y-Creuddyn. Second Class—1 E M Jones, Pencraig; 2 John Davies. Tynberllan, Llan. ilar; 3 H M Evans, Penbrvn, Goginan Mines 4 James Hughes, Cefncocli. Third Class—1 James Scott, Penglanowen; 2 W L Evans, Xantybenglog; 3 David Davies, fanllan, Llanfihallgel-y-Creuddyn; 4 Hugh Hughes, Abertrinant, and John Jones, Rhos- lowdden, Nanteos, equal. Best opening, Tom Morgan, Cefnmelgoed best ridge in field, John James Joneg, Pencraig; best team, Miss Sarah Morgans, Pwlli Jsaf, Llanfihangel-yCreuddyn; best cart horse, Richard Jenkins, Tanllan; best cart mare, Miss Saiaii Morgans, Pwlli Isaf. TROTTIVfJ. Race for horses over 13 hands, 1 H Matthews, Black Lion, Aberystwyth: 2 Thomas Jones, Dolfawr, Strata Florida. Race for ponies under 13! hands, 1 & 2, H Mattbews. Black Lion, Aberystwyth. Flat race for f ai-iiiers, David Jones, Buildings Farm, Llanbadarn. Fastest trotter in field, Henry Matthews. Donkey race—1 Joel Evans, Pantycyrnau 2 Thos Edwards, Gors Issa. Best show in hand or under saddle—1 Evan Rich- ards, Penuwch 2 J T Williams, smith, New Cross; 3 W Rowlands, Brenan.
University College of Wales.
University College of Wales. LITERARY AND DEBATING SOCIETY.-Friday evening was devoted to a debate on the tendencies of modern literature. Dr Sudborough was in the chair. Miss Frost proposed that this House de- plores the tendency of the literature of the last 20 years." She said that the books which are now mostly read are not of any real value; in fact, it was the publishers of the shilling shockers that seemed to be the coming millionaires. Modern day literature was termed as a sensational idealization of ugliness. In no department of literature has any great book been written during the last 2(). years-in theology, in poetry, in fiction, in all branches it was in vain that one cried for a great book.—G. A. Edwards, who took the negative, said that this period was one of preparation for a better one; it was the time of experiment, and an earnest of something greater. The period must be judged only by its best, as other periods are judged. He ingeniously compared the three periods of the late reign. Fiction has developed in a remarkable way; never has its aims been purer and loftier than to- day never also has there been a higher literature than is found in the Reviews of to-day.—C. A. Pease seconded the affirmative. He said chat his only acquaintance with modern literature was the result of a Sundays reading of "The Master Christian." He showed up some of the defects and the absurdities of this work, and taking it as a type condemned the whole of modern literature.— Miss Williams, who seconded the negative, said those things which G. A. Edwards had left unsaid,. She dealt with poetry and the drama.-The discus- sion was then thrown open.—E. M. Williams, who supported the negative, said that we must not ex- pect stars to be always of the same magnitude. He pursued the metaphor of the stars and the firma- ment a little too far.—R. J. Richard, speaking on the negative side, exceeded the expectations enter- tained of him. He had a reputation, as the top scholarship man, to keep up, and his maiden speech, was in every way a success. He said that the liter- ature which could boast of the Recessional," in which the true spirit of the Empire was mirrored, need not be ashamed of itself. He also displayed good debating powers in his reproof of the seconder on the affirmative side.-Miss Foreman supported the negative side. She said that if we were only to look at the children's books written by such able writers as Henty and Fenn, we need not deplore tne tendency of the period in literature.—T. H.. Davies (Science), supporting the affirmative side,, said that the literature of the age was not worthy of the age. There was any number of brilliant writers, but no good ones.—J. E. Hughes, B.A. spoke on the affirmative side. He corrected some of the dates of the previous speakers, and was in turn corrected by the seconder on the negative: side.—E. G. Miles tried to show that what was spoken of as literature was not at all literature. It was only the best that ought to be taken into account.—G. A. Edwards then replied for the- negative side.—Miss Frost in her reply adopted a rather sarcagtic tone.—When the vote was taken, there was an overwhelming majority for the nega- tive side.
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