Welsh Gazette and West Wales Advertiser

LAMPETER. THE SMALL-POX SCARE.-The scare has been felt in an acute form at iampeter, and about three hundred persons have already been rovaceinated by the public vaccinator, Dr Abel Evans. We under- stand that a building belonging to Esgerweu Farm, in the parish of Pencarreg, about an hour's journey from town, will be used as an isolation hospital, should a case of small-pox occur. J. _.&. "ro.Y'II- INQUEST.—Dr Abel liivans, district UMUUN, WU- ducted an inquest on Monday afternoon last, touching |the death of a male child of Enoch Davies, residing at Tyhen, who was found dead in bed. A verdict of Found dead in bed was re. turned. This makes the fifth death in this distric under similar circumstances within a very short snace of time. turned. This makes the fifth death in this distric I under similar circumstances within a very short snace of time. CONCBRT.—A concert under the auspices ot tne Rangers Football Club, was held at the lower schoolroom on Friday evening last under the pre- sidency of the Mayor, Dr Hugh Walker. The cold- ness of the weather inhibited against the attend- ance, but a large number of tickets had been sold. The Club has, at its head, the Deputy-Mayor (Councillor Joseph Davies), as president, and is supported by a number of the local gentry. The The arrangements: were well carried out by the members of the club, and Messrs E P Thomas and Ben T Davies acted as secretaries. The duties of accompansst were caried out by Miss Hughes, Station-terrace. An'excellent programme was gone through. SCHOOL BOARD. The Rev Daniel Jones, M.A., presided over the monthly meeting of the School Board which was held on Thursday last. There were also present the Rev Evan Evans (vice-chairman), Messrs! John Jones, and J E Lloyd, with Mr D F Lloyd ^Probationers.— seal of the Board was affixed to the memoranda of agreements between Sarah Davies and Sarah Jones, two pupil teachers at the Infant School. Secondary School for Girls.—& letter from the chairman of the Secondary School Committee was read, and the Clerk was directed to write to the Board of Education, asking them whether the Secondary School for girls would be recognised by them as a school for the instrrction of probation- f ra. Treasurer's Acemint.-The treasurer's account showed a balance of £ 389 Jl7s 9d on the general account, and £431 16s on the loan account. The Nero School—It was resolved that the chair- man and Mr J E Lloyd should meet Mr T H R Hughes, of Neuaddfawr on the site of the new Boys' School in order to determine the exact posi- tion of the bonndary wall between Mr Hughes property and that of the Board. Annual Reports.—The annual reports of His I Majesty's Inspector of Schools on the work done at the schools :were read, and were received with joy. The reports were as follows" Girls School —The new mistress has produced an excellent im- -"I pressions. Her methods are gooa, ana juuging from the quality of the work accomplished, and the behaviour of the scholars, and their interested and intelligent attitude during the progress of the lessons, the object aimed at in the teaching has been -very successfully attained. The School Board are again reminded that a clock in each department would be useful. Guards are absol- utely necessary before all fire places as well as around stoves -Infants' School-The teaching is intelligent and kindly, and the children are bright, and.happy in consequence. They seem to thorough enjoy their Jwork. The great success which has invariably attended their instruction given in Ithis school must be a source of pleasure to the mistress who is now retiring after twenty-five years con- scientious devotion to her duties." We note with pleasure that the new mistress referred tobove is Miss Phillips, who was only ap- pointed to the post about September last, and the excellent results will be read with great pleasure by the parents. Miss Phillips and staff are to be con- gratulated for the result.

Board of Guardians. The fortnightly meeting of the Guardians of the Lampeter Union was held at the Board room on Friday last, Mr David Davies, Velindre (chairman) presiding. There were also present the Rev T C Edmunds, Trsfilan Messrs Wm Edwards and Dd Evans, Pencarreg; B J Evans, Llanfair-clydogau; Lewis Davies, Llancrwys; John Davies, Lampeter Urban; David Price. Lampeter Rural, Wm Jones, Llangybi: and David Davies, Cellan; witb J E Lloyd (clerk), E D Rees (assistant clerk), William Davies and David Evans (relieving officers), and James Evans (master). Statistics.-The amount of out-door reliet ad- ministered during the past fortnight in the Lam- peter district, per Mr Wm Davies, was £ 337s 6d to 120 paupers; Llanybyther district, per Mr Dd Evans, £42 14 6d to 130 paupers; number of in- mates in the house, 21. corresponding period last year, 21; number of vagrants relieved ;dunng the PaS»SSS1':Dr Abel Evans, the public vaccinator, again brought forward the question of re-vaccination in the rural districts. He suggested that the old system be adopted, and that stations be fixed in the various parts of the Union,-Mr B. J. Evans suggested that posters be issued stating the time when the public vaccinator would attend at the various stations, and also stating that re- vaccinatton would be done free of charge. He knew of several persons who had not been vaccinated because they could not afford to pay, and :that if they were given to understand that it would he donu-Iree of charge they would be willing to be vaccinated.-Dr E. C. Thomas said he had only re- vaccinated about twenty persons at Llanybyther.— Dr Evans said that he had re-vaccinated a very large number, being fully employed almost every night.-It was agreed that vaccination stations be fixed in the various parishes, to be notified on the posters.

Rural District Council. The Rev T. C. Edmunds, Trefilar., presided over a meeting of the Lampeter Rural District Council held on Friday. There were also present Mr John Jones (surveyor), and Mr Parry Thomas (inspector). Annual Report-.—The Medical Officer (Mr E. C. Thomas) submitted his annual report in which be stated that the population according to the last census was 3738, as compared with 4166 in 1891. The number of births during the past year was 87, or 23 per 1.000. Four deaths under one year were registered, being 45 per 1.000 of registered births. There were 62 deaths at all ages, making a death- rate of 16 per 1,000. The causes of death were whooping cough 1, epidemic influenza 4, phthisis 6, other tubercular diseases 5, cancer and bronchitis 11, pneumonia 2, heart disease 10, all other causes 21. Phthisis and other tubercular diseases con- stituted 170 per 1,C00 of the causes of death, chest diseases 200 per 1,000, and heart disease 160 per 1,000. Phthisis and other tubercular diseases were now generally considered to be infectious diseases caused by a gorm called the tubercle bacillus. The damp climate of this country, com- bacillus. The damp climate of this country, com- bined with poor dwelling houses, was the cause 01 bronchitis, pneumonia, and that evil scourge con- sumption. The vitality of the system was so lowered that the germ of consumption found a suit- able nidus in which it was able to thrive. Heart disease was also very common in the district, being in many instances the result of rheumatism, which was very liable to attack the valves of the heart. No doubt a good deal could be done to combat these diseases if the sanitary authorities insisted I upon a better housing of the poorer classes. The majority of dwelling houses,throughout the rural dis- tricts of Walea especially, were very defective from a sanitary point of view. Sunlight, which was very destructive to the germs of tuberculosis, was never admitted into many houses from one end of l the year to the other. Three or four persons often slept in a space hardly sufficient for one. During I the winter months the floors, which in many in- stances were made up of mud, without any con- crete foundation, were so damp that when one entered some of the poorer cottages one left deep footprints on the floor. The walls were consequently damp, as the moisture was absorbed by capillary attraction. This state of affairs could not be remedied all at once, but the District and also th. County Councils should take greater interest in sanitary matters. He noticed in some of the papers not long ago tliat the Cardiganshire and Carmarthenshire Oonnty Councils were inclined t. blame District Medical Officers of Health for neglecting their duties. He bad been given to understand that until recently the County Councils used to consign their reports to the waste paper basket almost unnoticed. Though they were paid officials they liked to see some interest taken in their reports which were compiled not without a great deal of labour. The Medical Officer then enumerated the notices with respect to sanitary defects served during the year. Notice was given to the owner of Cottage Bettws, where enteric fever broke out to provide a water supply as well as to the school situated close by. It struck aim as very significant that almost invariably when typhoid or enteric fever broke out in a locality the water supply of that part was unfit for dietetic purposes. He mentioned some time ago that the two supplies at Bettws were contaminated, the one being obtained from a stream polluted by animals and the other from a well which was periodically submerged by a brook, which overflowered its banks during the wet seasons. There were seven cases of diphtheria notified, but no deaths occurred. Antitoxin was administered in four out of the seven. They disinfected the wall and isolated the cases of infectious diseases as far as possible, but it was impossible to carry these measures oat satis- factorily, as the houses are so badly built in many ¡ instances. Bettws and Trefilan schools were in need of water supplies. Steps were being tasen at the Llanwenog National School to provide a supply of water.—No comment was made on the report. Diphtheria.-Dr Thomas reported two cases of diphtheria at Cross Hands, Llanwenog. Inspector's Rep*rt.- ThB Inspector reported that the closets at Llangybi schoolroom were out of re- pair, and the playground should be covered with gravel, as it was now almost impossible to keep the schoolroom as it should be kept. He also reported anisances in the parishes of Silian and Bettws. '■ » I

BARMOUTH. SALES BY AUCTION.—Messrs Daniel, Son and Meredith, in consequence of several deaths amongst the lodging-house keepers in the town, will during this month and March offer for sale the contents of several houses. ALTERATIONS.—The members of the Wesleyan Methodist denomination are now holding their services at the Board School. This has been neces- sitated by the alterations to the chapel building, in- cluding the enlargement of the organ loft, so as to place therein a larger organ. < GOOD NEWS.—Mr David Davies, of the Marine Parade, has decided to complete the large build- ing he commenced some few years ago, which will include several lock-up shops, lodging houses, a pavilion and refreshment rooms. When this work is finished, what has hitherto been an eyesore will become an ornament. TEA PARTIES AND ENTERTAINMENTS—ine great season of the year for these gatherings are the months of February and March, not only amongst the Conformists, but the Nonconformists as well The two first held this season took place on Wednesday in last week, one being held at the schoolroom of St David's Church, in connection with the Sunday School, the other at Siloam Con- gregational schoolroom. In the evening a miscel- laneous programme was gone through by the children at both places. NEW SEA WALL.—The syndicate which nas re- cently acquired the land and the foreshore extend- ing from the Bath House in the direction of the Cambrian Railway Station, contemplate, we are given to understand, the erection of a sea wall to enclose their property, ana to fill up the open space at the back thereof, so as to make a promenade, which will be joined with the marine esplande in the northerly direction, and the quay on the southerly side, When this is carried out it will be a great acquisition to the town, and an improve- ment the need of which has been felt for many years. As the main street at some points is rather narrow, and as vehicular traffic during the summer months is very heavy, this new road, when made, will relieve the congestion by diverting the traffic, It is also intended, at no distant period, to erect several modern lodging-houses on the land which will face the sea. COUNTY INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL.-The ordinary monthly meeting of the local governors was held on Monday, February 3rd. Present—Alderman Lewis Lewis (in the chair), Mrs Wynne Williams. Mrs D Charles Edwards, irevs Z Matber and D Evans, M.A., Dr D A Hughes, Messrs John Davies, Owen Jones, the Headmaster, and John Lloyd (clerk). The application of Miss Sainsbury for an increase of salary was granted.—The Clerk stated that since the last Finance Committee, he had applied for all outstanding school fees, and a good amuunt bad been received. Although the amount uncollected is not very large, the clerk was re- quested to collect the remainder as soon as pos- sible. According to a resolution passed lately, arrears are not allowed to accrue, as the fees now are to be paid in advance, Cooking classes for young women of the town and neighbourhood have been formed, and several have already joined. The fee for the session of ten weeks is only 2s 6d. In consequence of some of the governors not being very faithful in their attendance at the meetings, Lt. the clerk was instructed to compile a list oi tne attendances for the year ending March 31st, 1901. The following is the result:—Number of meetings held, 26; W J Morris 15, Lewis Lewis 19, J Davies 18, Dr Hughes 18, D Evans :16, Z Mather 13, D Davies 1, John Evans 18, Owen Jones 14, R J Williams 4, Hugh Evans 14, M Evans 4, R Williams 2, Mrs Wynne Williams 20, Mrs D Charles Edwards 8, Mrs Richards 5, Mrs J Gwynoro Davies 4.-The Committee considered ways and means to wipe off the remaining debt on the school buildings. Several suggestions were made, but nothing defi- nite decided. The question will be further con- sidered at the next meeting.

CORRIS. COMPETITIVE MEETING.—A competitive meeting in connection with Shiloh Chapel, Corris, was held on Tuesday evening, February 4th. The Rev E Berwyn Roberts presided, and Mr Howell V Davies, A.C., Carnarvon, was the musical adjudicator. The following is a list of the awards:—Solo for children under 15; 1, M J Jones; 2, Trevor Lewis; minutes of sermons preached at Shiloh Chapel during December and January, Evan Davies, Corris; har- monium playing, Maldwyn Jones, Aberllefenni; soprano solo, Miss Winnie Lloyd; recitation for children under 16,1, Mr L Pierce; 2. M J Jones; 3, M L Jones and S Roberts scripture examina- tion (first division), 1, M L Pierce; 2 M J Jones; 3, S Roberts; tenor solo, Mr W R Davies, Corris written scripture examination (second division), 1, M J Jones; 2, S A Williams 3, D Thomas Ed- wards duett, Miss Kate Hughes and Mr Hugh Jones; written scripture examination (third div- ision), 1, Plenydd Edwards, Corris; baritone solo, Mr Ellis James. Corris; octette, Mr Owen Owens and party; memour to the late Mr William Lewis Corris, 1, Mr Wm Davies (Gwilym Dyfi), Pennal written scripture examination for adults, 1, Mr Evan Davies, Corris; male voice competition, 1, Llefenni. Party.

TREGARON. COUNTY SCHOOL.-A special meeting of the Governors of the County School was held on Wednesday in last week, to consider the appUcation of candidates for the post of ™usjc-f;f Thos. Jones, Post Office, presided, On the pro position of Mr D. J. Williams. Abercoed, seconded by Mrs Morgan, Llanddewi, Miss Jenno Jones, Emporium, Tregaron, was appointed to the post. at a salary of £ 25 per annum. T 1_1w" FUNERAL.—The remains of the late air Thomas, son of the Rev W. R.Thomas, vicar of Abersychan (a native of Tregaron—a home he so dearly loves) whose untimely death, at the age o twenty-four, was reported in our last_issue.were interred in the old Churchyard of St. Carons Church on Thursday afternoon. The corn.. was met on the platform of the Tregaron Station amidst tokens of great sympathy and ^rr0J yo{ laro-e concourse of people. The coffin was o polished oak with heavy brass fittings ana w« literally hidden from view by the mass of beauti ful wraths which bore testimony to the esteemi in f ul wreaths which bore t- which the deceased was held among his father^ parishioners. The mourners included the Rev W^ R Thomas (father), Dr Ellis R. Th<?ma (-brother) Rev R. Charles Thomas (brother), 2d 'other brothers, Mr and Mrs Rowe, TyUwyd fcousins), Mrs Hancock (cousin), and son, Mr Rowlands, Ystrad Meurie, (uncle), MrJohn Evans Pontfaen Lampeter (uncle), Misses Lily and Patsy Jones, Lion Hotel (cousins). At the station the i well-known hymn" 0 Fryviau CaersaW was sune The long procession then wended its way I towards the mfish Chnrch. Along tte ronte business had been suspended ana an tuc had drawn blinds. >t the Church the service in Welsh and was impressively read by the vicar, the Rev D M. Davies, B.A., whilst the special lesson was most beautifully read by^the Rev.John Tones MA.. Ystrad Meung. At the grave siae the Vicar officiated in English The Rowing clergy were also present:—Revs T. R. Davies B.D., vicar S Llanddewi-brefi; W. D. Roberts, rector of Llan- ddyfnan, Anglesey, and J. Lloyd, B.A., vicar of L1CONCERT.—Last Friday evening a grand enter- tainment was given at the Board School ui aid the funds of the Town Football Club There was a laree atid appreciative audience, and the enter tainment proved a most successful one, musically -ftYr\n"'IÐ.- and financially. Appended is Parti • Pianoforte solo, "The lire Brigade, M Poweli, Glanbrenig; song, "The Diar"°^ Mr W D George; song, Stilling the Tempe_ Miss Powell, Sunny Hill, encored and replied with Violets" comic song, Quite English, Mr Ocky J^ fencore) • duett, "The Merry Sunshine, Misses Cissie Jones and Jennie Morgan; recitation Mt D Jones, Blaencaron; song. Alone on tne Ra(^ » Miss Lizzie Jones, encored, and responded witlk --I Blas Gogerddan," duett, "The Convent, Brfls," Misses Powell; comic song, Mr Charles Powell (encored) song, Y Bachgen Dewr, Mr n« vid Thomas • song, Who Carries the Gun, Mr Edwards, Lampeter, who was v)?cif3ear0US,Iy 6p^no. and replied with The Diver. Part II.. i^iano forte solo "The Fisherman, Mrs Powell; song, The Wreckers of Dunraven," Mr Dick Jones, County School; recitation, Mr W D George song, The Holy City," Miss Rosa Powell; comic song. .LL (I.;t° Unoa Mr Charles Powell (encored) anew, of Summer," Misses Patsy and Lizzie Jones; song ° Y Sr a'i Gi," Mr Edwards song, "There is a Green Hill," Miss Powell; comic song, Mulli- eanfs Motor Car," Mr Ocky Rees song Golomen Wen," Miss Lizzie Jones re«ltafcl0P''J? "V Tair Mordaith, Mr DICK TCnC finkle Hen Wild fy Nhadau," and God Save\he Kin^ Mr W J Waterhouse, B.A., County School made a splendid chairman whilst the J m,s duties of accompanist were as usual most efficiently undertaken byMrs Powell, Glanbrenig. SUDDEN DBATH—It is with deep and unfeigned recrrettbat we announce the sudden death of Mr ''I' Willie Jones, second son ot Mr Jones at the early age of eighteen, last Sunday morning. Deceased was a student in the agricultural branch of the U C.W., Aberystwyth, and in this branch of study was a most successful pupil, having headed tL list in the given examinations on more than one occasion He only returned from Aberystwyth ,a week prior to his death. Mr Willie Jones was a general Favourite and bis seniality and inTanable iood hnmour made for him a host of friends. A! pathetic incident in connection with young Jones s death is the fact that only on the previous Thurs- day he was awarded a county council scholarship, his name being first on the list as will be seen from a report of the proceedings in another column. The members of the staff and the students at.the U.C.W. Agricultural Department have decided to send a deputation to theFfuneral on Friday and to forward two beautiful wreaths. Great sympainy is generally with Mr and Mrs Jones and family in their great trouble and sorrow. F00TBALL.-Last Saturday a match under as- sociation rules was played between the St. David s College Lampeter eleven and Tregaron on the eround of the latter. Tbe ground was bard and slippery, but notwithstanding this play was of a rather high order. The Lampeter captain winning the toss elected to have the advantage of the wind. The forwards on both sides played a dashing game, but were sturdily repulsed by the backs of whom Burton (Cpewr) and Morgan (Tregaron) were probably the pick. Jenkins also ^flayed a safe game as centre half for the visitors. There was no score at half-time. The second half was again well con- tested but the splendid dashes made by the home forwards soon wire effective, and a fine run ending with as fine a shot by D. Jones secured the lead for Tresraron This was maintained until the whistle sounded.'leaving the homesters victorious after a .t. Y_3! most pleasant game by a goal to notning. in auui- tion to tbe above-named players effective play was made by the goalkeeper ™ forward for the visitors and by D. Thomas, goal- keeper), D. Williams (back), Davies (centre half), and bv Captain Powell for Tregaron The follow- intr composed the home team Goal, D Thomas backs D Williams and D Morgan halves D Evans, D Davies and J Lloyd; forwards, Powell, D Rees, D Jones^ D Lewis, and J Rees. Mr P W Rees was the referee It is a noticeable fact that this is the first victory secured for Tregaron against St David s College for a period of ten years though matches have been played annually since. BOARD OF GUARDIANS. The fortniehtly meeting of the Guardians of the Tregaron Union was held at the Town Hall, on Tuesday, the Chairman Mr D J Williams, presid- ing. There were also present Messrs Evan Lloyd. Rlaenoennal: Rees Evans and John Jones, Caron Lower David Davies, Gorwydd Edward Jenkins, Gwnnws Upper Peter Davies, Llangeitho; John Owen, Llanbadain Daniel Edwards, Nantcwnlle Evan Evans, Ystrad-meung Lewis Oliver. Ysbytty Ystwyth Thomas Davies, Gwynfil; David Williams Bettws Leiki Daniel Lodwick, Gartheli; R S Rowlands, Gorwydd; D D Evans, Llamo United; with Messrs J. Lloyd (clerk), M Morgan (master), Dr Lloyd (medical officer), and Rees Rowlands (relieving officer). ft &,atisti.,s.-Am(-,unt ot out-noor 1 istered during the past fortnight, per Mr Rees Rowlands, 9,42 3s 6d corresponding period last year £41 12s. Number of inmates in the house, 28: corresponding period last year, 33. Number of vagrants relieved during the past fortnight, 42, Re- Vaccination.-Mr David Davies asked who paid the Public Vaccinator for re-vaccinating. He bad been given to understand that the public had to pay in some Unions, and did the public pay in this Union ?-The Clerk said that the expense of re-vaccination was borne by the Union, the public vaccinator being paid at the rate of 2s 6d per case. Non-payment of Arrears—The collector (Mr M. Morgan) submitted a list of persons who had neglected to contribute towards relatives charge- able to the common fund of the Union. In most instances, the defaulters were colliers, earning about £ 3 a week in South Wales.-It was agreed to issue distress warrants against such persons. The Relieving Officer.—In accordance with notice given, Mr R. S. Itowlands moved that the salary of the relieving. officer be increased. Mr Rowlands said that the relieving officer bad to cover a distance of ficteen miles in order to go to many places, and was, therefore obliged to keep a horse. He also had to travel in all kind of weather. He proposed that the salary be increased from £ 45 t-r> £ 60 per annum.—Mr Lewis Oliver seconded.—Messrs *E Lloyd and B Evans wanted the matter deferred for a fortnight for considera- tion. and also to take into consideration the salary of the other officers.-Mr D J Williams said that be was one of the committee appointed to decrease the salary of the relieving officer when he was appoint- ed, and since then he bad found that he had per- formed his work very efficiently.-Tho proposition was put to the meeting, and carried unanimously. -P Magma and her Vitsband.-Margaret done: better known aJ 1, Magws," appeared before the Board, and informed the Guardians that her husband, Sam, bad left her and gone to South Wales, with all the money. She now appl;ed for relief, for if Sam came back she did not want to see him, as she could do without him, as he only beat her. "Magws then left the room weeping. It was agreed to offer her the House, the Guardians being of opinion that no doubt Sam would have re- turned in the meantime. RURAL DISTRICT COUNCIL Mr David Davies presided over a meeting of this Council, also held on Tuesday last. Officers' Salaries.-The Clerk said a letter had been received from the Local Government Board, sanctioning the appointment of Mr J P Rees as in. spector of nuisances. The Board at the same time stated they had had some hesitation in sanctioning the appointment, as they thought the salary was still far from adequate to secure a -3 proper performance of all the work wmcn aevoivcu upon the inspector.—The Board also sanctioned the reappointment of Dr E Lloyd as medical officer, but wished to draw attention to their letter of the 11th May last, with reference to the inadequacy of the salary assigned to the office, and to enquire whether before making the reappointment, the District Council had reconsidered the question.— It was agreed that the clerk reply, stating that they l had reconsidered the question. A Dangerous ,spot.-The Surveyor (Mr lregon- ning) called attention to the dangerous spot on the road between Ystrad Meurig and Ysbytty, which required widening. It was now agreed that) a sum of £7 be voted to carry out the work. Pig styes.—Accord ing to instructions received at the last meeting, the Inspector said he had obtained copies of the byelaws of tbe neighbouring councils, which showed that each pigstye should be fixed some sixty or eighty feet from a dwelling bouse.— Several of the members were of opinion that if such byelaws were put in force by this Council it would mean that the inhabitants would have to do away with pi-styes.-The matter was deferred for further consideration. m n ——^

Here and There. The Cambrian Railways traffic receipts for last week showed an increase of P,363, making the in- crease for the half-year £ 1,161. Mrs Humphreys-Owen, who was taken seriously ill about mid-day on Friday week, is now, we are glad to learn, considerably better. The illness, which was brought on by the intense cold, appeared alarming one time. The Bishop of Bangor has presented the Rev Thomas Edward Owen, minor canon of Bangor Cathedral, to the rectory of Bottwnog. Mr Owen is a son of the late Rev Elias Owen, Vicar of Llan- ybodwel, and brother of Mr W P Owen, solicitor, Aberystwytb. A marriage has been arranged between Clare, youngest daughter of the late Mr John Corbett, of Ynys-y-Maengwyn, and of Mrs Corbett, Elm Croft. Minehead, and Edmund, second son of the Rev l Lionel Corbett, of Hampton Bishop Rectory, Here- I ford. The death is announced of Sir John Braddick I Monckton, the town clerk of London. He was born in 1832, and was the son of the town clerk of Maidetone. In 1873 he was elected town clerk of London, and was thirty times re-elected, as the ap- pointment is, nominally at least, an annual one. I His brother, Mr Lewis Monckton, is well-known to a large cirle in this district as the secretary of the Royal Alfred Society. THE REAPPEARANCE OF MUZZLING ORDER. The Board of Agriculture has ordered the muzz- ling of dogs in the petty sessional divisions of Llanboidy and St Clears in the administrative county of Carmarthen also in the administrative county of Pembroke (except the petty sessional l division of Kilgerran) and in the borough of Pem- broke. FASHIONABLE WEDDING. 1 Th. marriage of the Hon Mrs Rose Ellen Good- hart, widow of the late Professor H. C. Goodhart, of Edinburgh University, and daughter of Lord Itendel, to Mr Wilbraham Villiers Cooper, son of Canon Cooper, grandson of the late Right Rev the Hon Montagu Yilliers, Bishop of Durham, and cousin of the Earl of Clarendon, took place on Monday week at St Mark's Church, Brighton. In the absence of Lord Rendel, the bride was given away by her brother-in-law, Mr Henry Nevill e Gladstone. Mr Jack Hedley was best man. The, bride, who wae attended by a small page-Master Cyril Hudsois, dressed in white satin—wore a gown of pale grey cloth and lace, with a chiffon hat to match. Lady Rendel afterwards held a reception at Clarendon-terrace, Brighton. THB ROYAL ALFRED. Dear Sir,—I have pleasure in informing you that at the half-vearly election of candidates for theRoyal Alfred Life'Pension of £ 12 a year, the following aged Welsh mariners were amongst the successful appli- cants :—Captain Joshua Jones, aged 72, of New Quay; Captain John Evans, aged 68, of Aberporth Captain Roger Lewis, aged 86, of Aberdovey Thomas Tegan, w' aeamsn. aged 75, of St David's, Pem. John Richards seaman (blind), aged 74, of Borth; and Captain David Jenkins, aged 87, of Borth. Captain William Butcher, aged 70, of Cardiff, has also been received into the National Home for British Mariners at Bel- Tedere, where he will be cared for in his declining days. There are now over sixty old Welsh mariners supported by the Society, through the benevolence of annual subscribers.—Yours truly, A. LEWIS MONCKTON, Travelling Sec.

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