Welsh Gazette and West Wales Advertiser

The Flood. The district has been visited by heavy floods during the past week, but no serious damage is re- ported from any quarter. There was an exceedingly heavy rainfall on Sunday night, which continued unabated till noon on Monday. There were inter- mittent downfalls on Monday afternoon and during Tuesday. The river Ystwyth, with its broad, ir- regular channel was able to cope with the great volume of water which rushed down from the mountain sides, and the banks were overflowed in but few places. The Rheidol, however, with its narrrower channel, soon became a boiling torrent, and vast tracts of land, adjoining its banks, were submerged. The water rose rapidly on Monday morning, and by the afternoon it had covered the Vale of Rheidol Light Railway near Glanrafon. This caused a suspension of traffic, to the great in- convenience of many people who had come to mar- ket by the morning trains. The passengers were conveyed back to their homes in charabancs Ir'rid by the Railway Company and supplied by Mr Edwin Morris, of the Waterloo Hotel. After the flood had subsided, it was found that practically no damage was done to the permanent way, and the line was put in order by the following morning, when traffic was resumed. The mail van from Aberystwyth to Ponterwyd was delayed for some hours by the flood on Monday, the driver having to proceed via Dyffryn Castell to reach his destination. The river Castell becomes greatly swollen during heavy rains, and the rush of water being so strong, makes it too dangerous to ford at the usual place. The County Council would be doing a real service to the public in hav- ing a bridge erected at this place, so as to avoid the long detour. Larger floods have been seen in the Dovey Valley, though the water rose to a considerable height on Monday. The low-lying lands adjoining the river were all under water, and the road leading from the Railway Station to Dovey Bridge was also flooded and rendel ed impassable. The rural post- man from Pennal to Machynlleth was obliged to go as far up as Cemmes Road in order to cross the river. The afternoon train on the Corris Railway was also prevented from running owing to a portion of the permanent way near Machynlleth being covered with water.

ABERYS I'WYTH. PERSONAL—Her manv fronds will be glad to learn that Mrs Captain Doughton, who has been indisposed fur the pa,.t, five weeks, is now pro- gressing satisfactorily. TRINITY CHURCH.—A former curate, the Rev W LI Footman, M.A., headmaster of St David's College Soh«.ol. Lampeter, preached at HolyTrinity Church on Sunday evening N-t SUNDAY TRAINS.—Resolutions were passed at most of the Nonconformist places of worship in the town on Sunday last disapproving of the Sunday service of trains on the Vale of Kheid-tl Railway. NEW SCHOOLROOM.—On the occasion of the recent opening of the nt-w schoolroom of the English Presbyterian Church, Bath-street, the Mayor was presented with a missive silver key. VOLUNTEERS' DRILL HALL.—As will be seen in our advertising columns, tenders are invited for the erection of a drill hail at Aberystwyth for the 1st Cardigan Royal Artillery Volunteer Corps, The architect is Mr G T Bassett. A MILD TEMPEH<\ÏTRE-:l¡ tp.rflies in the open in mid-winter are objects pi re enough to create curiosity when seen. On" was caught flying in Cray's Inn-road on Fridav li-t hy Mr J Harries. his affords strong evidence of the mildness of the -itute at Abervstwvfh, MONTHLY FAIR.—rfhete wj* a very small attend- ance at Monday's fair to the inclement weather, and very few cat; were shown. Year- lings sold from £6 to £ 8; t WI ,ear-oIds, kg to £ 12, and cows in calf,El2 tOZ16 Fat cattle were scarce, and the show of tioi--es was a small one. AMBULANCE CLASSES -A. meeting in connec- tion with these classes will be held at the Fire Brigade Station on Tuesday evening next, at eight p.m., for the purpose of officers, &c. for the ensuing term, when all members are particu- larly requested to attend. Any young men who are desirous of attaining a knowledge of ambulance work may also attend. ASSESSMENT COMMITTEE. -A meeting of the Assessment Committee "f the Aherystwyth Union was held on Monday, when there were present, Messrs G Fossett Roberts (chairman), Edwin Morris, T E Salmon, and James Jones -Supple- mental valuation lists for the parishes of Llancyn- felin and Llanilar were submitted and approved of. The committee also considered a number of objection to the valuation lists. NEED OF SIGNALLING APPARATUS.—The need !"of a system of signalling at the Harbour to communicate with vessels in the Bay during rough weather was strongly demonstrated in the case of the steamship Sea Spray," which failed to enter Aberystwyth Harbour at the end of last week. The facts are given in another paragraph, and it is hoped that this and othter matters connected with the welfare of the Harbour will have the attention of the Harbour Com- mittee. THE NFw YEAR was ushered in at Aberyst- wyth without any great demonstration. The principal streets were promenaded by large numbers up till midnight and for some time after, and there were the usual hand-shakings and greetings at the dawn of 1903. The streets were enlivened by a few parties of carol singers, who continued their efforts till the small hours of the morning. Watch- night services were held at Shiloh Chapel and at the Engli-h Wesleyan Chapel, and were largely at- tended in both cases. MeRE DAMAGE AT THE HARBOUR. The rough weather of the past week has caused more damage to the jetty at the Harbour, in fact, the greater part of it ha, now been washed away by the force oil: the sea. Tne wooden piles are thickly strewn along the beach in front of South-terrace, and some of the timber has been thrown up in front of the Marine- terrace. The Borough Surveyor (Mr Rees Jones), has a gang of men working at the jetty, making tem- porary repairs to check the ravages of the sea. It is evident, however, that nothing will stand the violence of the waves at this spot but a stone jetty, which will provide greater safety and prove less ex- pensive in the long run. STORM BOUND.—The large steamer, the Sea Spray," which arrived in the Bay at the end of last week to fetch 470 tons of blende ore from Frongo h, failed to enter the Harbour, owing to the high sea which ran at the time, which made it impossible for a pilot boat to put out to her. This gave rise toan awkward dilemma, as the Harbour Master could ot communicate with the vessel, he not being furnished with n.eans of signalling. Having wired to the owners, explaining the circumstances, he received a reply telling him to instruct the captain to proceed at once to Barry, where orders awaited him. Failing to communicate this message to the captain, the Harbour Master sought the services of the lifeboat, but as the charge for this would be E8, the idea had to be abandoned. Capt Humphreys, the harbour master, then wired to the secretary of the Aberdovey lifeboat, asking him to take their boat out and tell the vessel to proceed to Barry, which they did, it is understood, at a cost of R2. "rhe Sea Spray, havin-, been storm-bound so long in the Bay, had to put into Aberdovey for coals before she could proceed on her voyage. Captain Doughtnn. of the Lifeboat Institu- tion, informs us that the lifeboat is not allowed to go out unless required to save life. If it went out for the purpose of taking orders to a steamer or ship, a charge was made upon the owners. Captain Doughton said he wired to the owners of the Sea 11 Spray," offering to send out the lifeboat for E8, but received no reply. FUNERAL OF MR W ROWLANDS.—The funeral of Mr Wm Rowlands, cabinet maker and Finsbury House, Penmaesglas-road, whr,c"% was announced in our last issue, took pI'" r- '"> morning of New Year's Day, the interment being made at the Cemetery. The cortege left the late residence of the deceased at 11-0 a.m., and was followed to the grave by all the members of the family that could possibly attend, and a large number of friends. Amongst thost present were- Chief Constable Howell Evans, Superintendent Phillips, Sergeant Phillips. Mr Taaf (North-road), Alderman C M Williams, Councillor R Doughton, Mr Jones, jun (Pier-street), Messrs T B Hall, D J Saer, J A Lloyd, Rev W Jones, Mr Hoskins; Capt Humphreys, harbour master; Capt Humphreys, St Michael's-place Capt Richard Edwards, Pier- street; Capt Jones, Brewer-street; Capt Thomas Sea View-place; Capt J Thomas, Penmaesglas- road Capt Davies and Capt James, Powell-street; Messrs T Collins, R Kendrick, R Northey. J Lloyd, G Wilkinson, Fred Edwards, Chas Richards, Pry,e Phillips, John Jones, John Edwards, John Jenkins, John Owens, John Jenkins, Robert Lewis, Isaac C Thomas Capt W Owen, High-street; and Messrs G Blackwell and Richard James (old apprentices, The Rev William Morgan officiated in Welsh at the chapel, and the Rev T H Ingram in English at the graveside. Wreaths were placed on the coffin from Alderman C M Williams and Mrs Williams, Rev and Mrs Davrell, Penlone, and Mr and Mrs Davies (son-in-law and daughter). A CHARWOMAN SENT TO PRISON.—At the Police Station on Monday morning Annie Stephens, Crefftwr-road, charwoman, was charged before the Mayor (Mr E H James), Mr C M Williams, and Mr W J Watkins, with stealing a gold locket and chain, value £3 10s, the property of Elizabeth Ankers, 30, Marine-terrace. The evidence of Miss Ankers was to the effect that accused had been coming to the house for about a week to work in the mornings. She (witness) placed a card box containing the locket and chain, on the dining- room table on Sunday morning and went to anothel part of the house. When she returned the box was missing. In the meantime a servant girl, named Sarah Ann Harley, had laid a cloth on the table. When questioned, Harley said she placed the box on the cloth. Accused was also questioned, and said she bad not seen the box. Mrs Ankers then told the accused to go to the larder for a bottle of vinegar. Miss Ankers, who wore bedroom slippers, followed her quietly and saw her stooping in the larder and attempting to conceal something. She (witness) caught hold of her dress from behind, and the locket dropped to the floor. When charged with the theft, accused said she found the locket and chain on the floor of the larder.—Sarah Ann Harley said she last saw the box on the dining- room table. She had not been in the larder her- self that morning.—P.C Richards said about nine o'clock on Sunday morning he took the accused into custody. When charged at the Police Station, she made a statement similar to that made to Mrs Ankers.—Prisoner now pleaded gnilty, and was sentenced to one calender month's imprisonment with hard labour. TEA AND CONCERT.—On Friday last the annual tea meeting and concert were held at Skinner- street Schoolroom. Both meetings were well attended. The tables were presided over by the following ladies:—Mrs Lloyd, the Misses Getta Jones, James, Bonsall, Benjamin, Emily Evans, and Mabel Edwards, assisted by Messrs Tom Williams, E R Thcmas, and James Watkins. About a hundred and fifty people sat down to tea, each having been presented with an orange, the gift of Mr Edward Evans, Tanyreithin. The evening meeting commenced at seven p.m., and was presided over by Mr Daniel Thomas, Little Darkgate-street, who proved himself an able and efficient chairman. Miss Benjamin and Mr A Jenkins conducted, and Miss Emily Evans and Miss Una Morgan accom- panied. The meeting throughout was remarkable for its heartiness and order, much being due to the Cnairman. Many of the children trained in this Sunday School and Band of Hope took part in the concert with great credit, being assisted by some of the leading town artistes and also by the Skinner- street Choir, ,which acquitted itself so well in the recent eisteddfod at Shiloh. The programme included recitations by Annie Morgan, Gwladys Anne Jones, Bessie Owen, Mr John Roberts, Miss Catheifne M Pickering, Miss Charlotte Warrington, Miss Mary E Jones, Miss Maggie Jones, and Miss Maggie L. Hughes; solos by Willie Griffiths, Miss M Parry, Miss Jenny Jenkins, Mr W Jenkins, Miss Nesta Morgans, Mr Davies. Miss Sophie Evans, Miss Mollie Owen. Miss Ellis, and Mr John Davies a dialogue by Tommy Pickering and friends; and duetts by Mrs J Harris and Mr T Tomley Evans and Catherine Mary and Tommy Pickering. Votes of thanks to the ladies and Chairman, proposed by Mr Edward Evans and seconded by Mr Stephen Owen, together with the singing of Hen Wlad fy Nhadau," by Mr A Jenkins, brought a successful entertainment to a close. LANTERN LECTURE.—On New Year's night the members of Shiloh Band of Hope spent a pleasant couple of hours listening to a lecture by the pastor, Rev T E Roberts, M.A., on "A tour jour.d the world. The lecture was illustrated with beautiful lime-light views. SHIPPING.—Much anxiety was felt during the past few days respecting the fate of the Lome —a vessel owned by Captain David Davies, High- s:rcet, rvbich left Maryport witn coals December 24th, and was not heard ot until news came yesterday that she was safe, having taken refuge at Ramsey, Ilc of Man. CHURCH ARMY LECTURES.—On Friday evening Captain Rowland, who is pioneer missioner for the Salford district, delivered lectures at Tanycae Schoolroom on "Pitch and Toss, or -r-ew--e ,f Gambling," and Is it I, or the Effects of Drink." The lectures, which were illustrated by lime-light pictures, were very interesting and instructive, and were intently listened to by the crowded audience. Mr D C Roberts occupied the chair, and his presence was much appreciated by all. On Monday evening Captain Rowland delivered a lecture at Buarth Hall, the subject being Church Army Work in the Slums, Prisons, and Workhouse. The chair was taHea at 7-30 by Rev Prebendary Williams. The hall was full and, as at Tanycae, the lecture ) was much appreciated. h- SERVICE OF SON-G.-The choir of St Paul s Welsh Wesleyan Chapel performed a service of sacred song entitled Little Jamie (Hallsworth) on New Year's night. There was a good attendance, and the performance was much enjoyed, being illus- trated throughout with a powerful incandescent apparatus, manipulated by Mr Jenkins, Bridge- street. Mr J W Cowley was the conductor of the choir, and Miss M Doughton acted as accompanist, both of whom deserve credit for the successful way in which the choir acquitted itself. Mr J Burbeck, Bridge-street, fulfilled the duties of reader. The cantata was preceded by a miscellan- eous entertainment, in which solos were given by Mr J J Davies, Miss M W Parry, and Miss Rosina Jones, and a duett by Miss Pollie Jones and Miss Rosina Jones. In the absence, through illness, of Mr H L Evans, Glynygronfa, the chair was occupied by Mr Thomas Lewis, Mountain Ash. MUSICAL EVE.NI.G.-The annual concert, organised by Mrs A J Hughes, in aid of the Women's Mission Association, was held on Thurs- day evening last (New Year's Day) at the Ne Market Hall. The attendance was very satisfac- tory, the hall being well-filled. Mrs Hughes had succeeded in securing the services of a number of popular local artistes, who sustained an excellent programme given in the following order :-Part tory, the hall being well-filled. Mrs Hughes had succeeded in securing the services of a number of popular local artistes, who sustained an excellent programme given in the following order:—Part song, I Love All that Given Is," Quartette Party song, Miss Nesta Morgan; song, "The Last Watch," Mr Sidney Ashcroft; recitation, "The Pride of Battery B (encore) Aunt Tabitha," Mis., Evelyn Davies song," Noel Paien (encored), Madame Wilbaux; part song, Six Little Wives," Mi- Arthur Protheroe and Party song, This Cheery Morn (encored). Miss Nesta Morgan; song, The Message," Mr Sidney Ashcroft; soug, Eterne" IVTesse" (encored), Madame Wilbaux part sous, Sleep Thou Wild Rose," Quartette Party. A sketch, A Pair of Lunatics," was also presented, the characters being maintained by Miss Rachel Howell and Mr E P Lightfoot. The accompanists were Mrs Hughes and Miss Rea. A BI-MONTHLY MEETING of Calvinistic Methodist Sunday Schools of this district was held on Sunday at Trefechan Chapel. At the first meeting at 9-30, Mr R. Jones, Waun, having intro- duced the service, catechised the children, the subject being tbe crucifixion, from the Rev John Evans' (Abermeurig) catechism. Mr James Evans, s Tancae, followed on similar lines. The children appeared to have been well taught, their answers being brightly and intelligently given. Professor Edwards gave a brief address to the children and Mr George Owen concluded the meeting with prayer. At the teachers' meeting, Professor Edwards opened a most interesting ana instructive discussion on 11 Inspiration." Some of the pro- fessor's statements, though extremely guarded and conservativewere handled, criticised and^ometimes in a friendly andjsometimes inladverse fashion. The following took part in the spirited discussion:— Messrs Richard Jones, Morgan D Williams, David Lloyd (Bath-street), D C Roberts, Hugh Hughes, J R Griffiths and James Evans. A reply to criticism was made by Professor Edwards to whom a cordial vote of thanks was accorded for his valuable intro- duction to the subject. At two o'clock, Mr M D W "lams having engaged in the lintroductory service, Mr Thomas Edwards (Saron) gave an admirable address on the relation of the Sunday School to the progress of education in Wales. This was followed by another excellent address by Mr Walter Will iams:(Salem) on the influence of the Bible or Welsh literature. The representatives l' v r' "Itli-street, and Shiloh did not appear. At the close cf this meeting, figures were given by the secretary, Mr Abraham Joel, showing the relative position of the schools in the matter of learning by rote. The subjects of address at the next bi-monthly meeting to be held at Gosen, were distributed amongst the representatives. A ve detailed account was given by Mr Morgan Williams and Mr D C Roberts of their visitation c to Sunday Schools as inspectors. The schools lo iioilfy to them the dates convenient for the inspectors' second visit. jA j .csed urging the holding of confer- < ces and meetings for the instruction and training of Sunday School teachers. At the evening meeting, the Sunday School was catechised as a whole in the manner known as holi'r pwnc, the sub- ject being justification from the Christian Instructor" (Hyfforddwr). A very lively and vigorous hour was spent in this exercise. The teachers did their work thoughout the day most creditably, Mr Hugh Hughes as superintendent, Mr William Edwards as precentor, and Miss Annie Jones as organist. Miss Humphreys, the Misses Jenkins, Miss Jenkins, Great Darkgate-street, and Miss Evans deserve much praise for superintending at the tables. PETTY SESSIONS. The weekly Petty Sessions were held on Wed- nesday at the Town Hall, before the Mayor (Mr E H James) and Alderman C M Williams. Adjo?trned. -David E Lloyd, 84, Victoria-road, Aston, Warwickshire, draper's assistant, was charged by the Guardians of the Aberystwyth Union with disobeying a magistrates' order, by refusing to pay E20 2s 6d, due for the mainten- ance of his mother, Annie Lloyd, chargeable to the union.—Mr T J Samuel, who appeared for the de- fendant, applied for an adjournment, stating that he had the deposit notes for the payment of the money, which now only required to be signed by the defendant's brother.—The Bench granted an adjournment for a fortnight. Transfer of Licenses.—Mr C Massey applied for the full transfer of the license of the Lisburne Arms Hotel, from Mrs Laura Edwards to Mr Lemuel William Griffiths, Fair View, Smithfield- road.—The police offered no objection, and the application was granted.—Walter Burroughs, the holder of the temporary transfer, applied for the full transfer of the license of the St George's Hotel, Portland-street, from Mrs Helena Woodbridge to himself.—This application was also granted. SILVER WEDDING CELEBRATION. To celebrate the silver wedding of Dr Harries and Mrs Harries, Grosvenor House, Terrace-road, a fashionable party was given on Tuesday evening at the Waterloo Hotel. The various rooms had been decorated with much artistic taste, and every arrangement made for the comfort of the guests. Over ninety invitations were issued by Master Guy Harries, and amongst those present were the follow- ing :-Mrs Powell, Nanteos; Mrs K Iward Powell and Master Powell; Mrs Loxdale and Miss Loxdale, Castle Hill, Llanilar Mrs Basil. Misses Jones, and Master Jones; Mrs Roberts, Misses Roberts, and Master Roberts, Penwern Mrs Cosens, Mrs Fryer Misses Parry, Glanpaith; Misses Protheroe, Vicarage; Mrs Lewis and Miss Lewis, Ffosrbydy- galed Mr and Mrs Lewis Pryse and Master Jack Pryse, Pantgwyn Mrs Parry, Miss Parry, and the Messrs Parry, Llidiarde; Miss Howell and Miss Rachel Howell Mrs Bonsall and Miss Doris Bonsall, Fronfraith; Misses Bonsall, Glanrbeidol; Misses Morgans. Nantceirio; Mrs Ellis Morgan, Miss Morgan, Miss Enid Morgan, and Master Phillip Morgan, Miss Purton, Miss Parry, the Terrace Miss Williams, Plynlymon House Master Lawrence Jones, Master J Ainsworth Davies, Mrs W P Owen, Miss Owen, and Master Owen, Master Roberts, Mr Stanley Griffith Jones; Miss Phillips, Miss Amy Phillips, and Miss Alice Phillips, 43, the Terrace; Rev Charles Phillips, Mrs Fossett Roberts, Miss Helen Roberts, and Miss Phyllis Roberts; Mrs Hughes, Miss Alice Hughes, and Miss Francis, Llanilar, etc. The company were entertained with a high-class conjuring and ventriloquial perform- ance by Senor Summerfield, of Wolverhampton, and with other attractions. The guests afterwards sat down to a recherche spread, provided by Mr Hohenburg, of the Oriental Cafe, whose catering gave the highest satisfaction. The remainder of the evening was given up to dancing to the strains of Mr Rowe's band. The party was in every respect a most enjoyable one. FASHIONABLE WEDDING. The ancient church of Llanbadarn Fawr was a scene of an interesting wedding on Friday morning last, the contracting parties being Mr Harry Arthur Clifton, 7th Dragoon Guards, third son of the late Thomas Henry Clifton of Lytham Hall, Lytham, and Lady Brummond, Hawthornden, to Miss Gladys Evans, second danghter of the late Sir Griffith Evans, K.C.I.E., and Lady Evans of Lovesgrove. The floral decorations of the church were very beautiful, the chancel being enbowered with palms springing from groups of white chrysanthemums and lilies. The bride, who was given away by her uncle, Sir James Hills JohnesV.C.,G.C.B., looked charming in a gown of rich ivory satin, the bodice and skirt being trimmed with beautiful Mechlin lace. Round the entire flounce of the skirt, a delicate and novel heading of orange blossom was carried, and over a wreath of the bridal flower a veil of delicate old Brussels lace was worn. The service was performed by Ven Archdeacon Protheroe, assisted by the Rev N Thomas, vicar. The bride was attended by three brides- maids, Misses Bertha and Gwyneth Evans (sisters of the bride), and Miss Clifton (sister of the bridegroom), who were dressed in white cloth dresses. The bodies to correspond were trimmed with lace and chiffon, while white picture hats. trimmed with glace silk, and white violets and ferns were worn. Each wore a diamond brooch and a bouquet of lilies of the valley and chrysanthemums, the present of the bride- groom. The best man was Mr Caryn Clifton, Royal foots Fusiliers (brother of the bridegroom). During the signing of the register, the solo Oh rest in the Lord was effectively rendered. On account of the bride's family being in mourning, no reception was held after the wedding, only the near relatives re- turning to Lovesgrove. In the afternoon the bride and bridegroom left for London, the bride being dressed in a costume of pale grey cloth, strapped and trimmed with giace oi the same cuiuur, anu olu lace. She wore a black velvet toque and coat of black velvet, trimmed with chinchilla. The marriage had been originally fixed for January 6th, but War Office orders calling the bridegroom back to foreign service led to the cancelling of the original date. DEATH OF A NATIVE IN AUSTRALIA. The Ballarat 0 jurier for N ovem ber'2lt!b gives the account of the death of Mr Abraham James, of Ballarat, one of the twin brothers of Mrs Julian, and sonjof the late Mr James, Penvwern, and Bridge- street, Abervstwyth The death of Councillor Abraham James, a member of the Town Council, which took place at his residence, Barkley-street, early on Saturday morning, although not altogether unexpected by his personal friends and relatives, came as a surprise to the general public. Mr James became unwell about six months ago, suffering from an intractable throat affection. Acting on the advice of Dr Salmon, he consulted Dr Bird the well-known throat specialist of Melbourne, and he returned home much improved. In August last, be being one of the retiring councillors for the central ward, contested the election with success, and he delivered several spirited addresses. This strain appears to have been too much for him, for he suffered a relapse, and was compelled to return to Melbourne for further treatment. He was found dead in bed on Saturday morning, having apparently passed away without a struggle. The cause of death was suffocation, brought about by the disease As soon as the sad news became known, the flags of the city and town halls, the Old Colonists' Hall-deceased being a member of that association-and the Ballarat Fire Brigade tower were hoisted at half-mast. Deceased was 70 years of age. He leaves a widow, and a daughter and son, the latter being in business in Melbourne. Another son, a railway engine-driver was killed on the railway near the Ballarat West station early in the year. The deceased was possessed of consider- able means, having i nherited a fortune left a few years ago by a relative in Wales. Mr James came to the colony from Wales in the ship George Marshall and landed at Gcelong in 1856. After mining for a few years, and thus gaining experience, he was appointed under-goods manager of the old J,I,inhrrri,i Company. Later on he started in business in Main-street, and carried on the iron- mongery establishment now occupied by Messrs Eyres Brothers, at the corner of Barkley and Main- streets. On-coming into his legacy, he retired from business and took a trip to the old country. On his return he took an increased interest in municipal matters generally. Mr James was first elected a member of the Town Council in August, 1879. and he retired at the end of his three years term. In 1894 he opposed ex-Councillor Sarter, but was defeated. In 1896 he unseated Councillor Elsworth. In 1899 he had a walkover, and this year he won again by a small majority. Mr James was a good, solid councillor, and quite recently he carried out improvements and repairs to the Eureka Stockade reserve at his own expense because the council did not have the money. In a quiet unostentatious way he distributed a lot in charity. He was a J.P., and sat regularly at the Town Court. Deceased was the Council's lepresentative on the Water Commission, and the Ballarat Public Library Committee. FANCY DRESS BALL. The fancy dress ball on New Year's Eve at the Lion Hotel proved a great success, there being a large attendance of the county people of the district. Great preparations had been made, but it is doubtful if this year's ball eclipsed that of last year, when some splendid costumes were paraded. Peihaps this year there was more variety, the ladies especially going to considerable trouble to secure novelties. The gentlemen were rather partial to uniforms and many of them wore their own mess suits,'which lent a welcome splash of crimson to the colouring. A list of costumes is appended :-Mrs Frederick Roberts, Louis XVI; Miss Parry, Boulogne fishwife; Mrs J Parry," Carmen Mrs G Fossett Roberts, lady of the Revolution Mrs Harries, evening dress; Miss Harries, the runaway girl; Miss Benson, night Mrs Basil Jones Mrs Loveden Pryse, danc- ing girl; Miss Howell, Egyptian lady Miss R Howell, wood nymph; Mrs Price Lewes, evening dress; Miss Lewes (Tyglynayron), poudre; Miss Evelyn Lewes, red cross nurse; Miss F Lewes (Llanlear) Madame Qui est ce 1 Miss G Lewes, witch; Mrs Parry, evening dress of the 20th century; Miss Ellis Morgan, Mr Morgan; Miss Morgan, night; Miss G Morgan, Greek girl; Miss Macaulay, Gainsborough lady Mrs Lewes, night: Miss Florence Williams, Watteau shepherdess, Miss Ellis, red poppy; Miss Beaumont-Checkland, early Victorian; Miss Phillips, winter; Miss A Phillips, Juliet; Miss Jones, Plas Padarn, gipsy; Miss B Jones, Plas Padarn. lady of the Court of Charles I. Mrs Loxdale, Marquise de St. Bleu Miss A Davies, Lady Romney; Mrs Parry; Mrs Protheroe, evening dress Miss M E H Protheroe, Queen of Sheba; Miss Nancy Protheroe spring; Miss Beaumont, Monte Carlo Mr Beaumont, Charles Surface; Mr Weatherly, Chin Chin Mr A H Protheroe, beef eater; Stanley Griffith Jones, a borrowed costume Frank Moore, David Garrick F Roberts, 1st Cardigan (Volunteers) J N P Jones, surgeon ltoyal inavy; u ljongcroit, oanu- burst mess kit L R Hughes, Pathan A Howell, jockey G W M Parry, jockey C E Morgan, 1st S.W. Borderers; A F Macaulay, R.E. officers' mess kit;:IT P Lewes, evening dreSs; G Checkland Williams, Comte time Louis XIV; R W King, uniform E TudorJones, Plas Padarn, matador L A Jones, Plas Padarn, George III period; F C Jones, Plas Padarn, rajah Captain J L Vaughan, mess uniform, 3rd South Lane Reg W J Corbett- Winder, S.W. Borderers, mess kit; Capt Hughes, R.G.A. uniform. On Friday evening there was another dance by which the week of gaieties was suitably wound up. In every way the week was -L -] .C ..1.rwh a great success aim uue UL UJUIUU^U CHJUJUICUI. Amongst those present were :—Mrs Phillips, Miss Phillips, Miss A Phillips, Mrs Parry (Glanpaith), Miss Parry, Miss J Parry, Mrs Loveden Pryse, Miss Howell. Miss Rachel Howell, Mrs Price Lewis, Miss Price Lewes, Miss E Price Lewes, Miss F Lewes, Miss G Lewes, Mrs Harries, Miss Harries, Miss Williams, Miss Ellis, Miss Checkland, Mrs T P Lewes, Mrs Potts, Mrs Bonsall, Miss Bonsall, Miss Morgan, Miss G Morgan, Miss Jones, Miss Betty Jones, Mr Moore, Mr L Pryse, Mr Howell, Mr Lighfoot, Major Jenkin Jones, Capt Lloyd Hnghes, Mr Meyrick Hughes, Mr R Hughes, Mr Wakefield, Mr Checkland Williams, Mr King, Mr Cecil Jones, Mr L Jones, Mr Tudor Jones, Mr Marriot Parry, Mr J Hughes Bonsall, Mr Stanley Jones, Mr Herbert Hughes, Rev Charles Parry, Mr J Parry, Mr Long- croft. COUNTY SCHOOL GOVERNORS. A meeting of the Governors of the County School was held on Tuesday evening at the Clerk's Office. Portland-street, when there were present Mrs Griffith (presiding), Mr C M Williams, Mr George Davis, Miss Roberts. Miss Maria Jones, Mr J P Thomas, Mr Richard Richards, Mr D Samuel (headmaster), and Mr John Evans (clerk.) A letter had been received from the Chief Inspector of the Central Welsh Board (Mr Owen Owens) stating that the school would not be recognised as a Secondary Day School (Division B) for the current year unless adequate laboratory accommodation was provided within three months. Mr C M Williams said that he could hardly credit that such an order could be issued, when the autherities were aware how they were situated, and that they were making an effort to erect a building for the purposes of a laboratory.—Mr Richard Richards asked whether they could rot go on with the erection of the laboratory in faith of getting the money from the bazaar in September. People built chapels in that way, and managed to pay for them. If the Chief Inspector saw they were setting about building a proper laboratory, perhaps he would not insist upon the order being carried out.—Mr C M Williams thought if the Clerk wrote to Mr Owens explaining the effort they were now making he bad not the slightest doubt he would concede all they wanted. —The Clerk deprecated the action of the Chief Inspector, especially when the difficulty the managers was in was practically because they had been obliged to do things which could very well have been left aside until the laboratory bad been erected. The-, had been made to meet with the requirements of the Central Welsh Board'sarchitect, and also with the requirements the scheme, which made them provide a school with accommo- dation for 250, whereas their average attendance was 150.-Mr George Davis thought the Chief Inspector should encourage the school in every way, and not hamper it.—The Clerk said they had appointed Mr Pearce on the strength of this grant, and if they dismissed him they would then perhaps be fined another iClOO for being understaffed by hav- ing the grant stopped.—Mrs Griffith, referring to Mr Richards' suggestion that the building should be proceeded with forthwith, said she was afraid the people would not exert themselves so much on behalf of the bazaar if they knew the building was erected.—Mr Richards said the Chief Inspector had warned them before, and he could not my that they had exerted themselves very much.—Mrs Griffith: I think we have.—Mr Richards said managers had collected in other districts and he supposed they were expected to do the same.—In the course of further discussion, the Clerk said that if the order was carried into effect it would mean a reduction in the school revenue of Z200 per annum.—Mr Williams' proposition that the Clerk write to the Chief Inspector explaining the position of the governors, having been seconded by Miss Jones, was agreed to. A further resolution by Mr Richards, that the Finance Committee be author- ised to secure phns preparatory to the erection of a laboratory, was also unanimously agreed to. The Clerk was authorised to proceed with the election of three School Board representatives, and to give notice of the expiration of the term of six of the present County Councii representatives.

BORTH. OBITUARY.—It is with regret we record the death of Miss Mary Jones, of 8, Princess-street, who died with the old year, after a prolonged ill- ness. Deceased was a native of Borth, and was h aid in high esteem by all who bad occasion to come in contact with her. She made many friends at this place by reason of her kindly manner, and her death is sincerely regretted by all. The funeral took place on Tuesday afternoon, the mortal re- mains being laid to rest at Llanfihangel Church- yard. The chief mourners wereMr Evan Lewis, Glasfor; Mrs Arter, Miss M Jenkir.s, Mrs Hughes, Gogarth Mr J W Morgan, Aberdovey; and Mr R L Morgan and Mrs Morgan, Argoed, Aberdovey. The Rev D Caron Jones, officiated at the house and graveside.

PONTRHYDFENDIGAID. CONCERT.—A very successful concert was held at Carmel Baptist, Chapel on New Year's Eve. Dr Morgan ably presided, and the following artistes sang to the entire satisfaction of the audience which repeatedly showed its appreciation by cheer- ing and calling for encores. Miss Jones, Lam- peter Miss Edwards, Mold; Miss Jones, Nant- llwyd; Miss James, Lisburne Arms, now of Bodfean, Pwllheli; Mr Richard D Hughes, Tregaron Mr Evan Hughes, Bont; Mr Charles Barker, and the the veteran Mr Robert James warbled his Car- tref and Gwalia fy ngwlad as melodious as ever. Miss Morgan, Mount Hazel, Ysbytty, presided at the pianoforte with her usual ability. The Rev T R Morgan, pastor, with his usual warmth, thanked all for their performances and presence, and we learn that a good sum was realised.

LLANDDEWI BREFI. DIRWEST.-Nos Lun diweddaf cynhaliwyd cyfar- fod dirwestol rhagorol yn Festri y Methodistiad dan lywyddiaeth Mr Thomas Francis, Cefngarth Ar ddechreu y cyfarfod cafwyd adroddiad gan y Llywydd a Mr Egerton 1elcynrychiolwyr o'r cyfar- fodydd yn Llanbedr. Cafwyd banes manwl a llawn ganddynt,yr hwn oedd yn dra chal onogol. Ar gyn- ygiad Mri J F Davies. ac eiliad J W Edwards pasiwyd pleidlais o ddiolchgarwch iddynt yn y modd mwyaf cynhes. Cymerwydrban ynycyfarfod fel y canlyn :-Can, Mr Joseph Davies adroddiad, Mr D Charles Davies; can, Miss Jane Richards; adroddiad, Mr J Walter Rees; parti dan arweiniad Mr David Francis (Eos Glanbrefi), canasant yn wir dda; can, Miss E J Francis, yn swynol iawn; adroddiad gan Miss Jane Lloyd can, Mr William Evans; adroddiad gan Miss L Jones; can, Mrs Jones; adroddiad gan Mr Egerton; parti dan arweiniad P.C. Williams, yn rhagorol; adroddiad, Mr Ted Jones; can, Mr D J Morgan, U.C.W., yn ddoniol fel arfer; adroddiad gan Miss M A Jenkins; can gan Eos Glanbrefi, yn ardderchog; adroddiad gan Mr John Elias Lloyd; can gan Mrs Jones; adroddiad gan Mr Joseph Jones. Cafwyd anerchiad gan y Parch Rhys Morgan, yn deilwng o hono ei hun. Darfu i amrai vmunoo'r newydd argymdeithas. Yn sicr ddigon y mae yma ryw ysprydiaeth ryfedd 'nglyn a dirwest ar hyn o bryd, llond y Festri yn ymgasglu yn wytbnosol a cbyfarfodydd sylweddol a da yn cael eu cynal. Hir y parhao y llewyrch pre- senol a'r ddirwest yn y lie.

ABERDOVEY. TEMPERANCE MEETING.—The usual temperance meeting was held on Saturday at the Assembly Rooms, Mr W Jones, C.C., presiding. Addresses were delivered by the Chairman the Rev Lloyd Jones, Dolgelley Mr E L Rowlands, and others. The attendance was only fair. DEATH.—The death took place on Friday last, at Evans-terrace, of Miss Christiana Lewis, eldest daughter of the late Mr Evan Lewis, at an early age. Deceased had been ailing for several months, and her death is mourned by a large circle of youthful friends. The funeral which was krrely attended, took place on Tuesday afternoon, the interment being made at the cemetery. VOLUNTEER SUPPER.—A supper was given to the local corps of Volunteers at the Assembly Rooms en Wednesday. Lieutenant J M Howell presided over a large attendance, each volunteer being permitted to take two friends, which advan- tage was seized by almost all. Songs, recitations, etc, were given during the evening by various members of the company, and the gathering was very enjoyable. The catering was carried out to the satisfaction of all by Mrs Catherine Robert's The supper was provided out of the funds of the battalion. ENTERTAINMENT.—An entertainment got up by the local branch of the Women's Temperance Association was held in the Assembly Rooms, on New Year's night. The Rev W D Evans presided, whilst Mr Ffestin Williams conducted. The meet- ing was opened by the Chairman with an excellent address, after which the following programme was gone through:—Recitation. McKinley," Miss Lizzie A Walters; song, Canlyn Iesu wnaf fi,' Miss Jane L Davies song, Gypsy Boy," Miss Florrie P Owen; song, Dream of Paradise," Miss Jeanetta Jones, recitation, The Drunkard's Death," Amy Foulkes; competition, writing the first Psalm, winner Master Richard Hughes; com- petition for the best wit, winners. Masters Robert Roberts and Morris Rowlands; song, Mr Thos James song, Yr Ornest," Mr Ffestin Williams; song, Y pennill ad/oddau fy nhad," Miss Jeanetta Jones. There was a full attendance, and the items were well rendered. STEAMER IN DANGER.—Last Saturday morning, the s.s. Sea Spray," of Glasgow, bound to Aber- vstwvth for orders, had a narrow escape when approaching the Aberdovey bar. The master of the steamer found that he could not enter the harbour of Aberystwyth owing to the stormy weather, and he was short of bunker coals be made for Aber- dovey. When the steamer was ontside the bar, the Aberdoveylife-boat was launched for exercise.andas immediately the life-boat was near the bar, the Coxswain, Capt David Jones perceived that the steamer was nearing a dangerous position, and he at once ordered the crew to proceed to her rescue, and with the life-boat signals guided the steamer into the safety of the harbour. The following letter has been received by the Coxswain from the master of the steamer:—To the Royal Lifeboat Institution,-I beg to thank you for the great assistance rendered to me by the Aberdovey life- boat, and I wish to acknowledge the helpgiven by the coxswain and his crew last Saturday on my endeavour to enter the Aberdovey harbour (Signed), William Perrit, master.

Gossip and Rumour. FROM VARIOUS SOURCES. Mr C S Denniss, manager of the Cambrian Rail- ways, has been re-elected President of the Oswestry Free Church Council. Many happy returns of the day to the Rev Chancellor Silvan Evans, D. Litt., whose birthday is on the 11th instant. Dr Owen, Bishop of St. David's, now becomes entitled, by the recent death of the Bishop of St. Albans, to a seat in the House of Lords. The Marchioness (D) of Londonderry, who (says the" Lady's Pictorial") is stronger than she was, spent Christmas in London at her new house in Grosvenor Place. Miss Flora Annie Steel, of Talgarth Hall, has joined the staff of the Saturday Review," to which she will contribute signed articles dealing especially with social matters. That genial gentleman, Dr Harries, of Aberyst- wytb, celebrated his silver wedding this week, when he and Mrs Harries received the felicitations of a host of friends. ♦ Mr D Davies, Llandinam, delivered an interest- ing and descriptive lecture on his visit to Alaska and Klondyke" at Treorky on Thursday in aid of the Cwmparcand Treorky nursing fund. Major Colin Ballard has left by the s.s. India for Aden, having been selected by the War Office for'the Somaliland expedition. It is understood that Mrs Ballard will remain for the present at Lovesgrove. # We understand that the Rev J. Ossian Davies,, has resigned the pastorate of Paddington Congrega- tional Church, Marylebone. His many friends and admirers in the Principality wish him a speedy recovery of his wonted health and vigour. The Marquis of Londonderry visited Dawdon, New Winning, near Seaham Harbour, on Saturday, as Chairman of the Londonderry Collieries, Ltd. His lordship returned to Wynyard, and left on Tuesday for his Irish seat at Mount Stewart. Colonel Newland, of Dolhaidd, states that he has not consented to succeed Major Parry-Pryse as master of the Tivy Side hounds and expresses an earnest hope that the followers will not be deprived of the valuable services of the popular M.F.H. ♦ An East End vicar, according tohe Evening News," was passing a group of small boys outside a sweet shop, when one of the boys called out to vicar, Give us a farthing." Garn," said another, rebtikinv-lv. Wot's the erood of arstin' the vicar for a farden 1 'E ain't got no money 'e can't pay for 'is schools." Her many friends will be glad to learn that Miss Barbara Hughes-Bonsall, younger daughter of Mr J Hugbes-Bonsall, returned home to Glanrheidol at the end of last week, having satisfactorily recovered from a recent indisposition-the result of a chill caught at one of the Metropolitan railway stations during the Christmas holidays. Those who are in the habit of subscribing to Mrs Colby's philanthropic effort on behalf of the Sheltering Homes in Myrtle-street, Liverpool, will be interested in an account published by the Liverpool Daily Post" of the annual Robins' Dinner," on Christmas Day, when no less than 5,000 of the poorest children of the city were regaled with a substantial meal. [The Free Churches of Aberystwyth have taken exception to the running of Sunday trains on the new railway to the Devil's Bridge.] The times, my brethren, are so dark and evil, We'll throv our aegis o'er each tender midge. We can't prevent 'em going to the devil, But we can stop 'em visiting his Bridge I IDRIS, in the Western Mail." # With the close of the year came the death at Colyton, Devon, in his quaint sixteenth century hall at Willhayne, of Mr Harry De Spencer King- don, the aged relative of the Rev Geo Eyre and M: is Catherine Powell Evans. Aberystwytb. lie must have been the last man left, who, when quite a lad, early in 1821, saw the poet Keats for an hour shortly before his early death. The beauty of Keat's eyes bad always been fixed in Mr Kingdon's memory. The tradition that a Kingdon dies on or about the birthday was again strangely verified, Mr Kingdon having survived his 87th birthday by but two days. „ SPRING ASSTZE8. The" London Gazette" of last nigh- contains a notice of the Crown Office announcing the following days and places for holding Spring Assizes :— North and South Wales and Chester Circuit.— Mr Justice Bruce and Mr Justice Philliinore- January 13th at Welshpool, January 14th at Haverfordwest, January 15th at Dolgelley, January 17th at Carnarvon, January 19th at Lampeter, January 20th at Carmarthen, January 23rd at Beaumaris, January 24th at Brecon, January 27th, at Ruthin, January 28th at Presteign, January 31st at Mold, March 7th at Chester, March 14th at Cardiff. WILL OF ALDERMAN J F ROBERTS. Probate of the wlil dated 25th June, 1896, with a codicil of the 15th May, 1901, of Alderman John Fonlks Roberts, of Asbfield House, Plymouth Grove, Manchester, and of J F and H Roberts, Limited, Porlan(i -street, Manchester, merchants and warehousemen, lord mayor of Manchester, 1896, a native of Bododern, near Holyhead, who died on the 4th November last. aged 85 years, son of Dr David Roberts, and brother of the late Sir William Roberts, has been granted to the testator's son, Mr John William Roberts, and to his son-in-law, Mr Theodore Walker, of the Glen, Leicester, manu- facturer. The late Alderman Roberts bequeathed the contents of his house to his daughter Mary, and he left the residue of his property in trust for his children. The trustees may retain his shares in J F and H Roberts. Limited, and his estate has been valued at £ 32,724 6s 6d gross, and Z31,314 14s 9d net.

Fox Hunting. The Tivy Side hounds had their annual meet at the Salutation Hotel, Newcastle Emlyn, on New Year's Day, when there was a good muster. Huntsmen turned out on all sorts and conditions of horses. The meet was good but the hunt, alas was a bad one. The run proved disappointing owing it seems to the fact that Mons Reynard was being headed off continually by one of the party. At last, however, the fox was run to the earth at Pengellifawr. On Monday last there was another meet at Cwmcathan, near Llandyssul, and the day's run proved one of the most exciting experienced for a long time—in fact, orw could have seen service on the Veldt and find less sensation than was pro- duced by this hunt. The pack was in good spirit- all full of zeal and eager for a fray—far more go than their followers. The run ended at Bwlch- bychan near Llanybyther. During this eventful hunt the hounds were lost by the huntsmen and it was half-past one o'clock in the morning before they were brought back to kennel.

Hunting Fixtures. PLAS MACHYNLLETH HOUNDS WILL MEET FOXHOUNDS Thursday, Jan. 8.Ceniartb. At 11 HARRIERS Friday, Jan. 9.Pantperthog. At 10-30. THE NEUADDFAWR FOXHOUNDS. Monday, January 12.Mydroilyn. At 10-30 Thursday, Jan 15.Alexander House, Cwrtnewydd. At 10-30. TIVYSIDE FOXHOUNDS Thursday, Jan. 8.Pontcych. At 10-45

CARDIGAN. HOPE CHAPEL ORDINATION SERVICES.—The services j in connection with ordination of Mr E Evans, son of the Rev Dan Evans, Hawen, as pastor of Hope Chapel English Congregational Church, took place on Sunday and Monday last, January 4tn and 5th, The Rev D J Thomas, Carmarthen, preached two power- ful sermons on Sunday morning and evening which were thoroughly appreciated by the congregation. The weather which was most unfavourable had pre- yented great number from attending. The ordination service took place on Monday afternoon at 2 p.m. and was very well attended. The service was in- troduced by Rev J Stephens, Llwynyrhwrdd, while Professor Jones, Carmarthen, preached the sermon on church polity. The usual questions to the minister elect were given by Rev T J Morris, Capel Mair, and the ordination prayer offered by the Rev T Lloyd Jones, Pencader. The charge to the minister was delivered by Rev L Evans, Capel y Wig, and the closing benediction by Rev T D Evans, Tyrhos. The meeting was most ably presided by Rev D J Thomas, Carmarthen. Letters expressing appreciation of Mr Evan's character &c. were received from Rev W Morton, Barwell, Mornmgside, Edinburgh, and Mr Griff.th, secretary of Zion Congregational Church, Cwmavon. The evening service was introduced by Rev T D Evans, Tyrhos, and excellent sermons preached by Rev T Lloyd Jones, Pencader, and Rev Dan Evans, Hawen, while Rev G Hughes (B), Car- digan, pronounced the benediction. Letters re- gretting inability to attend}were received from Revs J M Prytherch, Llanarth D M Davies, New Quay W Griffiths, Maenygroes J Davies, Glynarthen Gilbert Rees, Camrose D Rees, Cwmavon D Jones, Gwarllwyn J G Morris, Newport (Pem) J Jones, Ffaldybremn E J Edwards, Brynrhivvgaled D Gwynne Lewis, Crugiau; and T T Davies, Rhydy bont. TAllTmucLE CONCERT.-Tliis concert which had I been looked forward to with much interest, came off on New Year's night, and the high expectations were realised to the utmost. The chapel was filled in every part, and the programme was followed with marked attention and enthusiasm from beginning to end. The committee had secured some of the best talent that Wales can produce, and t'ir effci ts have been rewarded with a good financial balance and a high commendation from all who amended the con- cert. Miss S M Lewis, R. A.M., Ebbw Vale, appeared before a Cardigan audience for the first time, but it n safe to predict a warm welcome for her whenever .-he pays a visit again. Her rendering of the songs, A dream of Paradise," "The nightingale's trill," and Gounods immortal Entreat me not to leave Thee," were perfect in style and intonation, and the enthusiastic applause showed the intense apprecia- tion of the audience. Madam Kate Morgan Llewelyn is an old friend, but nevertheless she had a splendid ] reception, and she had to respond to repeated recalls. I Mr David James of Beaufort, who took the tenor I place, sang well, and his rendering of The last watch," secured a hearty encore, to which he re- sponded with The star of Bethlehem." The other member of the was Mr Isaac Doughton of Ebbw Vale, a fine bass, who captivated all who heard him, and the singing of the Storm Fiend" was an effort long to be remembered. We cannot ennumerate all the items, but we cannot refrain from 'nendoniug the quarteite The sea hath its pearls, which deserves special mention. Such was the effect that the audience would not be denied a repetition. The accompanists, Miss Roberts and Miss Nellie Evans, had their part worthily, the latter introducing the concert with a organ solo which was very fine. The Mayor presided, and the general verdict upon the evening is that it is seldom Cardigan has been offered such an excellent treat. BOROUGH PETTY SESSIONS. hrst Cases under the New Licensing Act.—The Borongh Petty Sessions was held on Monday morn, ing last at the Council Chamber, when there were present :—Capt T H Williams (mayor), Messrs 0 Beynon Evans, W Woodward, Arthur Clougher^ and T E Davies.—Matchie Boswell and Mary Anne Riley, two travelling gipsies, were each charged under the new Licensing Act by P.C. Rowlands with being drunk while having charge of a child apparently under the age of seven years, on ihe highway near Pentood-fach, on January 31d last Neither of the defendants put in an appearance and P.C. Rowlands having proved the case and the serving of the summons at Moylgrove, they were both fined 10s and costs. No Rowlands also charged David Evans, Warren Farm, Cardigan, with allowing his z, dog on the highway, ueer Warren, unmuzzled cn December 19th last.- P.C Rowiands being sworn deposad that he was passing Warren Farm about 4.30 p.m. on December 19th last, when he saw the dog on the highway without a muzzle- He took took the dog into the house and saw the servant girl who said she did not know the dog was loose. Wit- ness produced the Muzzling Order. A Frcefight.-Thomas Lewis and Zephaniah James, Half Moon, Cardigan, and Joshua Thomas, St Dogmell's was charged hv Duvid Thomna Cwmmins, St Dogmell's, with assulting and beat- ing him on December 27th last—Mr Wm Joseph Thomas, on behalf of Mr J L Stokes, who appeared for David Thomas to prosecute, asked that the case be adjourned for a week owing to the illness of Mr Stokes, who could not attend.—Mr D T George, who appeared for Joshua Thomas, said he did not wish to object to this, seeing that Mr Stokes was poorly, but he thought it was very hard on his client, who, had not this affair happened, would have gone away last week, and now fully intended to go away the next morning.-By the Bench Are you willing for the adjournment if costs are allowed ?—Mr George I must consult my client.— Thomas did not seem agreeable to this and said he would rather go back to his work, and in the end, it was dectded to withdraw the summons against Thomas. 6 -■ ——

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