Welsh Gazette and West Wales Advertiser

MACHYNLLETH. [Other Local News on inside Pages.] Early Lambing.—Two lambs were dropped at Llynlloedd Jiarm on Wednesday in last week. Intermediate School.—The school re-opened on Tuesday after the Christmas vacation, and there were several new pupils Exchange of Pulpits.—There was an exchange of pulpits on Snnday last between the various Non- conformist ministers. The Rifle Range.—It is stated that Mr Campbell has convened a meeting for Tuesday evening next at Uwchygarreg to protest against the action of the County Council in allowing firing over the road at the Common rifle range. Sudden Death.—Richard Williams, in the employ of Mr Campbell, Brvnllwydwyn, died suddenly on Tuesday morning of heart disease. He was thirty- two years of age, and had formerly been in the employ ot Dr Matthews. Wesleyan Ch-apel.-Special meetings are being held this week at the Wesleyan Chapel. On Mon- day evening the Rev Tecwyn Evans. Aberdovey, preached. On Tuesday evening the Rev Hugh Hughes, Llangollen, delivered his lecture on Hugh Price Hughes, Mr Richard Rees, J.P., presiding. The rev gentleman will also occupy the pulpit every evening this week, and also on Sunday next. --T lie Rev Edward Edwards, vicar of Corns. nitT, with an accident last week by being thrown "ft his bicycle in Doll-street The night was a dark mic, and the road b; ir>g muddy, the wheels of the machine skidded causing the accid- ent. The rev gentleman, who sustained injuries n^ont ihv! fuee, narrowly escaped ialling under the '??t of se\'<i! horses passing at the fhae. Mr Ed- <ward« fp,J '!? had a genuine grievance against the Uroan Conncn fcir not having lighted the public lamps at the spor. and went and laic' his complaint before one of the councillors. When the matter was brought before the Council, VW Purveyor said his orders that be was nllt to I L: :t the lamps for fivi: n ,t.s rew moon The Council ioen d"0Hp.d that in future the Surveyor use his discretion, and light the lamps if it. happened to he a dark night.

LAViPETER. St. David's College.—The students re- turned lor the Hilary term on Wednesday. The Schools.—The St. David's College School re-opens to-morrow Friday, and the next term of the Girl's Secondary School will commence on Monday. Fair.—The annual fair known as "Ffair Oblin," was held on Monday last. The weather being wet and cold, there was but a small attendance. Very little business was transacted, and cattle showed a slight decrease in their prices. Meeting at the Workhouse.—Quite unique in the annals of the Police Court at Lampe- ter, the prisoner's box in the Town Hall on Friday was over filled with tramps, who were charged by the Workhouse master (Mr James Evans) with refusing to perform their allotted task that morning. They were John Taylor, James Whitewood, Her- bert Davies, Arthur Davies, John Tregon- ning and F. Hanson. It appears that all the defendants had agreed not to break stones, and wfiffi asKetf to do so, used most threatening language. They all gave as an excuse that their clothes had not been dried. Sergeant Thomas thereupon examined each one's clothing,, and said that they were quite fit for wearing.—The Mayor( Alderman Joseph Davies) sentenced the six to seven days' imprisonment.

Town Council. PROPOSED ELECTRIC LIGHT. SECONDARY EDUCATION RATE. THE CLERK'S SALARY. A meeting of the Town Council, was held on Thursday evening last, when there were present Alderman Joseph Davies (Mayor), presiding; Alderman H. Walker, Councillors Win. Davies, D. D. Evans, Wm. Jones, Ev- an Davies, J. Josua Davies, Rhys Hughes, D Davies, D. H. Evans, Charles Evans, T. Richards, and D. F. Lloyd, with Messrs J. E. Lloyd (clerk), and E. D. Rees (assistant I clerk). Inspectors Report. The Inspector reported that in accordance with the resolution of the Council, he now submitted plans, specifications, estimates, and provisional apportionments as required by the Private Street Works Act,,1892, for the proposed private street works at Bryn road. As the application of this Act re- quired careful consideration he had fre- quently consulted the Town Clerk on the matter and he wished to give every credit for his services. The concrete flags ordered for the other part of Bryn-road had been re ceived, and the work of laying them was commenced on Tuesday. The quantity of gas consumed at the various places was as follows:—Square lamp, 8,900 feet; Bridge- street, 1,400 feet. Nursery lamp, 1400 feet, The pressure in the water mains had again become insufficient to supply the Vicarag6 with water during the frosty weather. The usual measures of cutting off the supply for one hour daily from a part of the town had been done.—The report was adopted. School Board.—The ordinary meeting of the Board was held on Thursday. The mem- bers present were the Rev. Evan Evans (in the chair), Rev. R. C. Jones, Messrs. John Jones, and Wm Davies, with Mr. D. Lloyd (clerk),—It was resolved that Miss Jane Grey Jones, of the Union Workhouse, be appointed to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of Miss Cissy Jones, subject, to three months' notice on either side at a sal- ary of JE35 for the first year, to be increased to £40 after.—Mrs. Nicholas having applied for an increase of salary as cleaner of the new Boys' School, it was resolved to increase her present salary to £ 7.—The treasurer's account showed a balance of zC47 16s. 4d. on the general account and an overdraft of dEll lis. lid. on the loan account. The Roadmen. Mr. J. Joshua Davies proposed that the Inspector should in future pay the workmen employed by the Council. Mr. Davies re- marked that he had seen the men trooping to the bank for their wages during working hours, "and he thought that this coum be spared if the Inspector paid them on the spot where they worked—The Mayor observ- ed that Mr. Davies was going a little out of the way, and remarked that the men were paid during their dinner hour.—Mr. Evans Davies: I beg to move ap amendment that the Inspector should feed them (laughter). -Te incident then ended. The Aberayron Light Railway. The Clerk said that he had replied to the letter of the promoters of the proposed Light Railway to Aberayron, and informed them that the Council had no objection to the scheme. He had received a further letter stating that an inquiry would be held at the Town Hall on the 26th ;nst. The Wall in KTarket Place. A communication from Mr. Pritchard, the agent of the Falcondale estate, ..as road, stating that the Council would be lelieved of the responsibility of repairing that, por- tion of the wall in Market-place upon which out buildings were intended to be erected. —Mr D. H Evans: There is a certain drain under the building, and it is an important matter which should be looked into If it is damaged who would be responsible ?—The Clerk: It is our duty as a Council to see, if anyone damages it, that they .homd repair it.—Mr. D. H. Evans: I propose that a committee should investigate the matter, as it is of importance to the town. Wm. Jones said that a corner of the building would be built upon it.—The Clerk: Very probably the Council will have to make a new sewer in that part. There is a rule against building over any sewer.—Mr Wm. Jones: The Market Hall has been built over it.—Dr. Walker proposed that the matter be referred to the Streets Committee.—Mr. Evan Davies explained that in his opinion it was a danger.—Mr. D. H. Evans: Can we be guided by our Clerk in the matter.—The Clerk said that he had not looked into the matter to give a definite answer, but it was quite plain that it, was illegal to build over a, sewer.—Mr D. H .Evans again asked for the opinion of the Clerk.—The Clerk made a similar reply.—Mr.D H Evans said that he would over-rule by writing to the Local Government Board. Mr. Evans commented upon the matter, when Dr. Walker called for order.—Mr. Evans: You are out of the chair. The Common. The Clerk read a letter from the Charity Commissioners dealing with the provisions of the award. The Council acted on coun- sers opinion, but the Charity Commissioners over-ruled the order. The common would henceforth be vested in the Town Council and not in Trustees.—The Mayor: A good job, too.—Mr. Evan Davies, I feel sorry that the. other property is not included in that letter.—The Clerk then read the conditions, which have already appeared in the "Gazette" -Mr D. H. Evans: What are we going to do with the money.—The Clerk replied that the money obtained for the sale of plots would be spent in improving the Common. —Mr. D. H Evans: What about the £ 80?— The Clerk said that that had been applied to the Churchyard wall. That money had been invested in the Guardians. Market Tolls. A letter from the Board of Agriculture was read, which stated that before tolls were taken under the Weighing Cafcle Act, 1887- 1891, the Market should be properly equipp- ed. The Clerk remarked that the Council did not levy tolls, and at present the letter did not apply to them. Factory Inspectorship. A notification had been received from the Board of Trade informing the Council that Mr. J. E. Ashworth 1-i;d been appointed a successor to Mr Arrgustus Lout; who had been promoted, as inspector for the district under tHe Factory Acts. Pavement Obstruction. The police reported that they had seen David Griffiths, Wesley House, wieeling a truck on the pavement.—Mr Evan Davies moved that proceedings be taken against Griffiths, as to encourage the police to carry out their duties.—It was also reported that Mr. David Evans, Caegwyn, Llanciwys, had caused a similar obstruction, but as he pleaded his ignorance of the bye-law, it was agreed, on the motion of Mr. Evan Davies, seconded by Mr. T. Richards, that no pro- ceedings be taken against him. The Water Supply. Mr D. F. Lloyd ublllitLeJ the report of the Water Committee, which I'enommended. that. the water supply in the town be cut off bei-tveen five and six in the evening, so as to supply the Vicarage with water. The Committee also recommended that a tap jp Bryn-road be cti- off. Mi-. Lloyd said that It had become a nuisance, and on!v cm pcr- son used it.—Air .Evan Davies s:d that he had spokei) to that person, Mr. Evan Evars, Sryu Sto e.s, and I I, ])[1\) r to collect a little mo.v to assist the people of that pait to get tho water icto

ABERDOVEY. [Othei Local News on inside Pages.] PREACHING MRETINGS. — Preaching meetings were commenced at the Wesleyan Chapel on Tues- day evening, and will be continued until Friday evening. The special preacher for the occasion is the Rev J. W. Davies, Manchester, and formerly of AberJovey. Shipping.—The shipping during the past week was as follows :-Arrivals. the s.s. Achilles." on Friday last, with rails for the Cambrian Railways from Ardrossan the s.s. Olivine" on Saturday with cement; the s.s. Dora with groceries from Liverpool, on Sunday. The s.s. Achilles left on Sunday. Temperance.—The weekly meeting of the Tem- perance Society was presided over by the Rev W. D. Evans. Addresses were delivered by the Chair- man and the Rev A. Wynne Thomas, Aberystwyth. At the close of the meeting, the election of officers for the ensuing year was announced by Mr E. L. Rowlands, as follows :—-President, Mr Ffestiu Wil- liams secretary, Mr J. Lumley (re-elected) to take charge of the hall, Mr John Jones, Copper Hill-street. Narrow Escape from Drowning — A watchmon of the steamer Achilles had a narrow escape from drowning on Sunday morning &bout five o'clock he went out to post a letter, having a lamp with him. On returning, he forgot to turn round the corner of the warehouse, and walking straight on he fell over the side of the whar. The tide was fortunately full at the time, but there being a strong ebb, he was in danger of being carried out to sea. He, however, managed to get a hold of the beams of the dock. and then shouted for help. His cries awoke Mr Hugh Morris, pilot, who ran down immediately, and not being able to see the man owing to the darkness, be shouted to know where be was. Receiving an answer, he got a rope and made the man's position more secure. Further aid was secured, and the unfortunate watchman was rescued, after being in the water for about half an hour. Much eredi. If due to Mr Hugh Morris, for had he not heard he cries for help, the man would most probably la q drowned. A TUNNEL BLOCKED. Considerable delay was occasioned on Tuesday on the Coast Section of the Cambrian Railway owing to part of the roof of what is known as the Penhelig tunnel—which is about 300 yards in length, and is situate between Glandovey Junction and Aberdovey—collapsing. The tunnel is being re-arched, but this part had not been reached. The men were working nightly, in order not to disturb the traffic. They were pulling a part of the old arch down, when a large quantity of loose rock and stone came down. The morning mail was stopped at Trefri point, and the mails were con- veyed in a bus to Tc.wyn and. Barmouth Junction, where train awaited them. Ajaelay of aboutian hour and a half to two hours wa" caused. Throughout the day passengers wtri; conveyed from Aberdovey station to Tretri in buses, and cu-e versa. It is ex- pected that the ordinary xorking of the traffic will be resumed this (Thursday) morning. The earth was removed early, 1'1:1 in order to ensure safety. traffic inrough the tunnel was suspended until the portion can be re-arched.

ABERAYRON. Cither looal news on inside pagesj. Shipping.—The s.s. Brigadier' arrived here last Saturday with a load of timber for Mr I Powell, Steam Saw Mills. The trawler "Best" is being cut up for fire wood in Cam. Phillip Syd.t y." The crlic-ie in lasl week's Phillip Sydney .as very a ?• :«ble here. tioi e t.i mure i'i future uxm the pen ot Air Daives, Ynys. Irapri*vt;iLii i<t.—Mr Kee- ii.rnwith the help of l-i* fellow w-;rKii)">» step* toward* r, pairing i he noted iwer- Y/.dK." We heartily conjratu'h'P Mr Ret < r i ro.irape in unrie.1H 1; In; I a .v.itl v j ib. \1<;( the G"um ;.l" O v SMiool.—This M/ii" rr.-jprM-d la-it Mon- j <= ,>npil» have ) i a k A- ii. Ti" HC* tTve* but | ih. y are '• i'ev. a:.d t i." Miss Benniaou, the headmistress, has not returned yet owing to ill- ness, the same cause had detained Mr James. .•iccsi. Hugh.js, Robsuti, anu Williams are once more at work. Mr T D Jones will take the place of Miss Benhison and Mr James. There are lively prospects for good hockey and football teams, but not quite as good as last terms. The football club has lost two good players in the persons of Mr Jack J Evans and Mr Hamilton Evans. Light Railway.—The landowners of the Aber- ayron district received a letter on Tuesday from M A. D Erskine, secretary to the Light RailwayJCom- mission, with reference to the Lampeter and Aber- ayron Light Railway Scheme. Mr Erskine states that the Light Railway Commissioners will, on Tuesday, the 26th January, at 10 a.m. o'clock, open a public inquiry at the Town Hall, Lanpeter, as to the expediency of granting the application which has been made to them for an Order to aatborise the oonsiructeJ of tut; iioovonsiincd iigiit raiiwayt-

TiRONAM 1 Death and Funeral.—The news of the death of Miss Annie Jones, residing with her parents at 88, Shoe-lane, Fleet-street, London, was received with deep regret by the many friends and acquaint- ances of the family in the district. The deceased* who was 14 years of age, expired on Monday week last. Her mortal remains were conveyed to Aber- ystwyth by the mail train on Tuesday morning, and the coffin was from there taken to Broaant by hearse. The funeral was attended- by a very large number of persons. The interment took at Sronaut Cemetery at two o'clock' the Rer Jebn Bowen, Pontrbydfeodigaed, officiating. The wreathe* sent number nearly 40. It is werthv of note that the hearse, supplied by Mr David Phillips, Terrace-road, Aberystwyth, was drawn by four horses, with plumes complete.

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CORONATION HALL, PUMPSAINT. [To the Editor of the Welsh Gazette]. SIR,—In your issue of tbe 31st ultimo, the reporter of the Competitive Meeting. held at the- Coronation Hall, Pumpsaint, on Christmas Day, says That it is stated that damage to the extent of £10 was made." Fortunately for the Committee the statement proved to be wrong. It is true,, owing to the crowded audience the first part of the meeting was rather disorderly, and some persons- were standing on the forms, heedless of the earnest: appeal of the conductor and others This is all the damage alluded to. Mrs Jobnes, Dolaucotby, the amiable and generous lady who lent the ball for the occasion, was very considerate and reasonable well knowing that the Committee were placed in a difficult position to maintain good order, owing to the over-crowding, The meeting proved a great suceess and a good profit was realised, although. many were unable to gain admission. Thanking you in anticipation for tbe insertion of these lines. —Yours truly, W. RICHARDS, Sec.

DYLEDSWYDD RHYDDFRYDWYB. STR,—Darllenais lith, neu yn hytrach bregeth angladdol Mr Llewellyn Williams i'r hen flwyddyn gyda bias a pbleser mawr. Da fyddai genyf 11 a lliaws eraill, mi wn, weled cynyrch ei athrylith yn amlach yn eich colofnau. Mae yn amlwg too Mr Llewellyn Williams yn deall helyntion yr amser- oedd yn bynod gywir a bron nad ofynwn i chwi: ai propbwyd yntau mab i brophwyd ydyw ? Yr hyn a'm cymhell i ofyn hyn ydyw y ffaith iddo alw sylw yn ei ertbygl ddyddorol, dair wythnos yn olr at ymddatiodiad y Blaid Undebol. Prin y credwn hyn y pryd hwnw. Ond erbyn hyn y mae banes a natur y rbwyg yn bysbys i'r byd. Y mae llythyraa ysgar Chamberlain a'r Due Dyfneint wedi eu cy- hoeddi. Y mae ty yr Undebwyr wedi ymranu yn ei erbyn ei bun ac ni saif. Beth gan hyny yw dyledswydd Rhyddfrydwyr o dan yr amgylchiadau presenol 7 Parhan i Jynu wrth ac ymladd am Ym* reolaeth, ynte gadael i'r mater hwn o'r neilldu am yspaid, a milwrio tboll egni yn erbyn Treth y Dorth a cbynllwynion Chamberlain ? Credaf mai yr olaf sydd fwyaf pwysig ar hyn o bryd, ac na ddylaseoi na dweyd na gwneyddim fel Rhyddfryd- wyr i roddi tramgwydd i'r Undebwyr hyny ydynt elyniaethus i fwriadau Chamberlain. RHYDDPBYDWR.

Caravan-hire Chief Con- "j tableship. i'he Secretary having declined to confirm ti, appointment, of Sergeant and Chief Kieiiard Jones as Chief Con- stable C- "diganshire, Mr. J. W. Willis B ind, ch,'i«rnt.in of the Quarter cessions, has given not ce oi mc-tion for the meeting of th Strn.-f:-)«- .'o'-it Police Cooimi^tce t.o-^rv j (Thursday; th? t S'lperintendeH David Wif- F'>nB, o L T.ssnl, be apj'-intei to the I 'Vficr. S rnntendent Williams was the j P^-tv under the late Mi. Howell i Evau.

-.r" CO ftraichjyocb Qa;rrv.Owino to the recent big f:\ll at, t.hit, qiiar-v, and difficu'tv in nrriving with the landowner as to the purchase <>/ further land, tliijty were dKrharped from <jniployniont on 8qfi\1rrhy h.r T.lis step is keen'v felt s-\ Curris wlu-iv, of !.he men resid'\ and unless work C'\T1 be i-iTi'l td'Wnerc in thf1 ciitrht. nviny will have *0 iei*vt: in R,-arc.i» of employm-nt.

YSTRAD MEURIG GRAMMAR SCHOOL. (To the Editor of the Welsh Gaaette.") Sir,—I am glad that "1. B. W." and Meurig Davies" have taken some interest in my letter in the Gazette." My state- ente respecting the School are as worthy of credit as theirs. They only assert; they prove nothing. The Trustees, whoever they are, have grossly neglected their duty for the last 50 years, otherwise the fine school building and its furniture would not have been allowed to have fallen into partial de. ■cay. The boys of the neighbourhood are too poor to think of going to Oxford or Cam- oridge. The ordinary degree of B.A. is hardly worth anything, as the standard is so low, and only a dunderhead can fail to secure it, and the M.A., with which many an ignoramis overawes the gullible public, is obtained by passing a fee. There has'nt been a competent assistant at the Behoof for years until quite recently, and the Head- master had to do all the work himself, in addition to supervision of two parishes as Vicar. This School should be the nursery of the Church in North Cardiganshire, and all the boys of the neighbourhood should receive their training in morals and useful knowledge here, whatever their future vo- cations in life might be. The intellectual moral and spiritual health of the whole neibhbourhood should be strengthened by the great influence of the school. English and Welsh literature should be deeply stud- ied in preference to a superficial smattering of the Classics, filling boys with silly pride, which covers a multitude of ignorance of even the sediments of necessary general in- formation. Mongrel Welsh and abominably Welsh English are spoken in the district. Cannot the Ssrhool. improve matters ? Im- mortality is alo rampant. Connot the Church purifv public lile. ? CYMRO.

Yr Exodus PabyddoK At Olvgydd y Weld, Gazette. SYR,—Erfyniaf finau am ran o'cb gofod etc i roi atebiad i Goddefwr." Nid un man a ganfyddais yn ei ysgrif. ond fel y dywedais disgwyliwn i Protestanl ddyfod allan i'w gyfarfod, ac am hyny ymgvmerais ag ateb un yn unigo'i ofyniadau, ac yr w\f yn srfyll yn ddiysgog at yr hyn a ddyw- edais. Y mae v gyfundrefn Babaidd yn beryglns i gymdeithas, ac yn gofyn am y ewvliadwriaeth manylaf ar ran Protestaniaid rhag i'n plant gael eu llygru ganddi. Danoda Goddefwr "—" Os llosgodd Mari waedlyd y Protestaniaid llosgodd Elizabeth y Pabyddion." O'r goreu. Nid ydyw dau ddn vn gwneud un gwyn. ac y mae gwahan- iaeth dirfawr yn v ddau amgylcbiad erbyn heddyw. Mae y Pabyddion vn edrych yn ol gydag edmyg- edd ar a chanr^olant weithredoedd creulawn ac er- lidgar eu hynafiaid, tra y mae y Protestaniaid y dyddiau pi-eni l yn edrych gyda chywilydd a ffieidd-dra ar ymddvgiad eu hynafiaid hwy. Dywed Goddefwr y eellir nodi yr un beiau am Eglwys Loegr. 0" gellir y mae gwahaniaeth dirtawr yn hyn eto, obi- gid os oedd Esgobion neu Offeiriaid Eglwys Loegr yn gwneuthur yr un pethau, yr oeddvnt yn tcii cyfreithiau yr Eglwys ac yn gosod eu hsnain yr a gored i gael eu cospi tra yr oedd y Pabyddion yu csel eu canmol gan yr Eglwys y ;1, troid eu creulonderau hwy yn rhinweddau Ffdly y gwelwn nad oddiar yr un eg- wyddn- 1wy blaid yn erlid. Y mas ys- bryd erl: 3 ueu: ei yd-wao ago eg-vyddorion cref- yddol y Prby Idiom pan nad oedd ond effaith rbag- farn yr oes >> v lleill, ac nid ertbygl o'u crefydd. Mvn Godd• fy adgofia fod Gregory VII yn ben ar wladol yn ogystal ag ar gyfun- drefn ond y mae mor wir a hvn" nn-. • ■ -V-JPI b neu benogaetb ydyw banfod v.Bå h:t",t h i,, y dywedais o'r blaen, mae cael pawba pl.iOpsjth rian eu traed mewn gwlad ac eg- iwys v w n ha un y mae y Patau yn cyrchu. Dywed i> v. r iod Pabyddion ein dyddiau ni yu •• o wareiddiad" na ch fnod Grei jf'itmn wvboo canrtdo a <:11 ef Wj yr oil o honi vJyw v gi« ivjd Paydoedd pan yr 0: rhvy-.g rnw\ä, v. naed y cyfnewidiad lleiat er gwell 1 r; lijylau neu ei rbeolan ? Hyd- .•nif t- <1 li ei ddweyd i brofi nad diogel i; iiMudfrciniad i Babyddi><n. METHODIST.

Mr. Balfour, speaking at Manchester on Monday night, said that none could contem- plate the possibility of hostilities between two great and civilised countries like Japan and Russia without a feeling of misgiving and depression which all lovers of peace muet feel. It was not necessary for him to say more than that Great Britain would to the full carry out all her engagements and her -treaty obligations in regard to any of her Allies. -{{- It is stated and the report will be re- ceived with the livliest satisfaction, that the King proposes to visit Wales on the comple- tion of his stay in Ireland in the course of ■the present year. His Majesty's most Im- portant visit to the Principality was when, as Prince of Wales, he came down to Aber- ystwyth in 1896 to be installed as the first Chancellor of the University of Wales, and was the guest of the Dowager Marchioness of Londonderry at Plas Machynlleth. The occasion was made all the more memorable by the attendance of Mr. Gladstone, upon whom an honorary degree was conferred. At the Cardiganshire Quarter Sessions on Thursday Sir Marteine Lloyd, Bart., and Mr H. Tobit Evans visitors to H.M. Prison, at Carmarthen, reported that, as in the past, the number of vagrants sent to prison from Cardiganshire in 1903 was very large in pro- portion to that from Carmarthenshire and Pembrokeshire. Drunkenness was very com- mon in the three counties, but it seemed to be more prevalent in Carmarthenshire. than in Cardiganshire. Although 236 persons were committed for this offence last year in the three counties, no license-holder was sent to prison for making all these people drunk. It was feared there must be something wrong somewher#. One of the most notable events of the week is the publication of the remarkable oarrespondence between the Duke of Devon- shire and Mr. Chamberlain. The matter in dispute is a simple one, a necessary conse- quence of the Chamberlain propaganda. In the spring of 1903, shortly after Mr. Cham- berlain's first outbreak, the attitude of the Liberal Unionist Association, the central or- ganizing and financial body of the section, was discussed at a meeting of the committee of management, and it was agreed that it should be one of neutrality Of course, this agreement did not hold. Mr. Chamberlain began capturing local Unionist associations in touch with the central body, and the Duke found that his moneys, and those of other powerful Free Traders—including funds collected by or personally entrusted to him- were going to the support of these bodies. This was plainly intolerable, for it meant that the Duke was helping to finance a cam- paign which he abharml. gw upafcot of the correspondence is that Mr. Chamberlain has decided to call a "general meeting" of the party To decide between the Duke and himself. There can be little doubt as to the result. Mr. Chamberlain will carry the day. and the Unionist Party will be shattered. Then, the Duke having been got rid of, Mr. Balfour will have to go. -If- An elaborate plan of campaign to carry out the Welsh education fight has been or- ganised, and will be set in motion at once. The campaign against the Education Act has passed in Wales from the passive into the active phase. The council of war held by Mr. Lloyd-George and his lieutenants (re- presentatives of the Welsh county Councils) at the National Liberal Club, on Friday last was only one of a large number throughout the principality during the present month. The London conference had to do with the generak policy of the councils; the county conferences which commenced this week have to do with the organisation and mobili-, sation of the fighting forces In each county. The plan of campaign proposed at each of the forthcoming* meetings will include steps to ensure: That .ver;y county council constituency in Wales shall be contested at the forth- coming triennial election in the Progres- sive interest. That none but stalwarts, definitely pledged to support to the hilt the recog- nised Welsh Progressive policy in the ad- ministration of the Education Act, will "be recognised as Progressive candidates. That Labor, Liberal, and Nonconformist organisations and electors will be urged to withhold support or countenance, direct or indirect, from all but recognised Progressive candidates. It is anticipated that the result of this general advance all along the line will be to secure for the stalwart Progressive a majority variously estimated at from five- sixths to nine-tenths of the seats on Welsh county councils. The new councils thus constituted and strengthened will be in- structed to adhere strictly to the line of policy in the administration of the Educa- tion Act already determined upon, and to maintain that position at all hazards and against all possible attacks by the clerical i party or the Board of Education, whether in the Law Courts or elsewhere.

their own proxwBm.-Mr. T. Richards sec- onded the adoption of the report, and it was carried. Bryn-road. The first business on the agenda was to approve of specification, etc., of private street works on part of Bryn-road. The Clerk pointed out that it was intended to improve Caeglas to Church-street at the ex- pense of the owners of the houses nterested. I -Mr. D. H Evans: Suppose they refute? —The Clerk: Proceedings would then be taken against "them.-On the motion of Mr. Evan Davies, seconded by Dr. Wa'ker, it was agreed that the specifications be approv- ed, and that the necessary notices be stived upon the owners.-In reply to Mr. Kiel: a ids the Clerk said that the owners could object after the work had been done, by appealing to the magistrates.—On the motion of Mr. J. J Davies, seconded by Mr Richards it was resolved that the notice be advertised in the Welsh Gazette." Electric Light. The Mayor, in moving a 'esoiution that a committee be appointed to enquire into the question of electric lighting, said that Mr. Charles Evans had moved in the matter, but unfortunately, it had been allowed to drop. He (.the Mayor had been urged by a num- ber of tradespeople in the town to bring this matter forward, and to elicit their views so as to pass a. resolution. He need not point out the inferiority of gas to electric light Three weeks ago two gentlemen ex- perts in the matter, visited Lampeter and during a consultation they pointed out the superiority of electric light to gas. So he took them to Dr. Walker, who had a fur- ther conversation with them, and entered into correspondence with the firm they re- presented. Concluding the Mayor said that they should welcome any improvement in the town. Mr D. H. Evans The Gas Company is very poor.—Dr. Walker then read the following letter he had received from the Ili reply to pours of the 27th Dec- ember re Electric Works for the town of Lampeter, I beg to offer you the following information Unfortunately Lampeter and Ross (Heneford) are not exactly on all fours. In Ross coal is cheap, being within six or eight miles of the Forest of Dean collieries, ,i I and freight is, consequently, low; the re- verse is the case at Lampeter, and, there- fore, economy of fuel of far greater moment. Consequently it will be necessary to employ higher pressure boilers, so that compound engines may be used to get the greatest amount of power for the smallest amount of fuel. This naturally will increase the first cost of steam plant. However, I estimate roughly that for a plant capable of supply- ing 1,200, 16 candle power lamps, connected to the mains, with duplicate boilers, eng- ines, and dynamos the cost should work out at somewhere about L4,484, made up as followsBoil^nS) £ 614 ;engines, dynamos and motor booster, £ 1,300; storage battery of accumulators, £ 600; switch board and instruments, £ 330; feeder and distributing cables, £ 1,100; steam, exhaust, and feed pipes, £ 260; services for 35 consumers. £280. (This estimate does not include the building.) To yield profit, you could not afford to sell current for private supply at less than 7d. per Board of Trade unit. At this rate. you might fairly expect to earn 12s per 16 candlepower lamp per annum, which, when you get your 1,200 lamps connected would bring you in a gross profit of €7'?0. of which about 3-7ths should represent nett profit say £308, after deducting cost o fuel, oil, engine room stores, wages, and salary of engineer. At Hoss during the last six months, 11.200 Board of Trade units were sold for 100 tons of coals used.—Continuing the May or said that a number of tradesmen were ready to go in for itThere was nothing to go against the Gas Company, but thpy must consider that they pn;d £ 4-5 or £ ~0 for street lighting, and the quality they got in return. He moved that the matter be to a. committee for consiclorition- Dr. Walker, in seconding, remarked that the matter required a deal of investigation. The outcome of it wis that it would e>d-I :1 expenditure of C,5,000 when completed, and the pTisp^et of spending "5 000 was or "t\J.>jr.1-¡ < <^Td no* be 1",(Ip with^vt f int" its è"f.ni1. and Qt>("TÎng li-X],t I T»*n*f»n. It WPS Qfp to s^v that tI, ?v*W v V.4-, rv-,e of t' 1"t i' t,T>t o-c; 1 in every town, and one of those, after water and sewerage, peculiarly urgent to Lampeter if it could possibly be done. No doubt, the gas was poor in quality, and insufficient in quantity. He understood that those who now used gas for the purpose of working their machinery could not use it for several hours in tlie day. Under those circumstan- ces, there was no possibility of getting on well under the jyesent state of affairs. U it could be done without loss to the ratepayers the Council ought to take steps. The in- stallation would be a genuine boon to the town. The experts who called upon him stated that electric light at 7d. per Board of Trade unit was equal to gas at 4s. per cubic foot. If they could supply light at that rate, they would be conferring a substan- tial boon upon-the town. Concluding, Dr. Walker said that a matter of such magnitude required very careful investigation, and he proposed that the Council apply to the Gas Company to improve their supply.—Mr. D. D Evans remarked that he had felt the need of a better scheme. The money they now paid for gas all went to private individuals. Whatever they could do, let them try to get that money to the ratepayers. The College would, no doubt, support them,as the Col- lege paid to the Gae Company as much as the whole town. He had spoken to a great number of tradesmen, and they all seemed to be in favour of the scheme. All these matters ought to be supported, for if they asked the Gas Company for anything they would not do it. They should go on to im- prove the town.—The Mayor: The experts pointed out to me that we had the advantage of the College. Mr. Bebb is in favour of it, and taking everything Tnto consideration it ought to be a success.—Mr D H Evans: There is plenty of light here.—Mr. J J Dav- ies said that he was ui favour of the electrio light scheme, Jbut he feared that the scheme when completed would cost nearer £ 6,00 than £ 5,000. If the Council could get the Gas Company to improve their supply, it would answer their purpose.—Mr. Evan Davies remarked that he should like to hear the matter discussed. by the most leading tradesmen and others interested.— The Mayor replied that they would have to be guided and assisted .—Mr. D. H Evans: Would it not be better to ask the Gas Com- pany to meet the Streets Committee.—Mr. T. Richards suggested that the matter be re- ferred to a committee of the jvhole Council —The Mayor remarked that ilfwould be fair in the initial stages to appoint a small com- mittee. It was not yet the proper time to consult the outsiders, before the scheme was advanced.—Ultimately, Mr. Richards prct- posed that the matter be referred to the Finance Committee, and this was carried. Secondary Education. Proposed Rate: Heated Discussion The next item on the agenda resulted in a heated discussion. It was a motion by Alderman Walker that a scheme be formed for the establishment of an Education Com- mittee under Section 17 of the Education Act, 1902. Prior to moving a resolution, Dr. Walker read the following letter which had been received from the Hoard of Edu- cation:—" I am directe dby the Board of Education to advert to the circular which was forwarded to your Council from this Board in March last, and to enquire what steps your Council propose to take v.ith re- feience to Section 17 (1) of the Education Act, 1902. If your Council desire to avail themselves of the concurrent prvverp coil, 1 erred upon them by section 3 of the Act, it would appear to be requisite that, in ac- cordance with the parishes of that section, ftey obould either make a scheme for the ostablisment of an Education Committee, or resolve that on Education Committee is un- necessary in their case. It does not appear to the Board, however, that the passing of a resolution that an Education Committee is unnecessary in the case of your Council will have the effect of hampeiing their act- ion in the future so an to p^ecliide them, if I they should desire it, from subsequently making a scheme." It is for your Council to determine whether, and how far, thev will v:i'I themselves of the powers which tliey possess as to edvcrf.ion other than ek*- mentaiy within the linits of Section 3."— Dr. Walker also rer-d the Section •.h'c'' The Council tii p ii,, j K-von<di o" urban have r,owp>' ns well as the County Council to spend sveh | suni3 as they think fit for the purpose of, supplying or aiding the supply of education other than elementary, "provided that the amount raised by the council of a non- county borough or urban district for the purpose in any year out of rates under this Act shall not exceed thdl amount which would be produced by a rate of one penny in the pound.—Dr. Walker, in suppdhg his mo- tion, said the powers vested in the Council were for education other than elementary, and of raising a rate which would not exceed a penny in the pound. One of the most striking features of Lampeter was its posi- tion in regard to education, and it was one which could be developed. It was unique for its size i nthe United Kingdom. It was much more in that respect in the County of Cardigan, with the. exception of Aberystwyth and only three in the whole of Wales could correspond with it. He considered that if they did not takeadvautage of their powers they were distinctly losing one of the things which tended to the growth of Lampeter. That scheme if it could be framed, might be done in various ways: by the Council as a whole or by an Education Committee—It was provided in the Act that outsiders might serve on the committee, but the Council must be a majority. He, therefore, pro- posed that the matter be referred to the General Purposes Committee to frame a scheme. Mr. D F. Lloyd, in seconding, said that he felt, that Lampeter must thrive on education. Their system of education was not completed, and he strongly Supported the motion.—Mr. Timothy Richards moved a direct negative. They all agreed upon ed- ucational matters, but they must do their utmost to keep the rates down. In his opinion it was a proposal to levy a rate for a private school and for private parties.— Mr J Josua Davies seconded Mr. Richards' motion..—Mr D H Evans: Will Dr. Walker kindly read the whole letter through.—Dr. Walker: I read it right through.—Mr. Evans: No, you did not. Kindly read it through. I appeal Mr. D D Evans (in- terrupting), said that they should all agree upon this question, and go hand-in-hand to support any educational movement in Lam- peter. They should exclude party motives in such a question, as it did, great harm. Who complained? Those who paid 3s. or 4s. rates. Surely, they ought to be united in the matter, and he strongly supported the motion.—Mr J Josua Davies: We have a School Board, and that is enough for our children. Anyone who wishes to obtain higher education should pay for it them- selves, and not from the rates.—Mr. Evan Davies suggested that the matter be referr- ed to a small committee.—Mr. J. J Dav- ies We have nothing to do with it.—Mr.D. F Lloyd: Why should we get that letter?— Mr Richards They should write to the Clerk of the County Council on the question.—On being put to the meeting, the voting was equal, and the May. ave his casting vote in favour of Dr. Walker's motion.—Those who voted against the Motion were Messrs J J Davies, D Davies. T Richards, Rhys Hughes and D H Sfans.—The matter was then referred to the Finance Committee. Market Tolls. In accordance with notice given, Mr. Wm Davies proposed that the Council provide a market place, and do al) the things they were entitled to do under Section 166 of the Public fieaith Act of 1875. In supporting his proposal, Mr. Davies said that it was necessary to pass this resolution before they could legally fix rents and dues upon the Market Place.—Mr. D D. Evans supported the motion and said Mr Harford gave the Market Place to the town, and what was its Condition to-day ? They talked about the rates. It seemed to him that they did not want money. This was a proposal that they might get money by, as was done in other places. They should not show a party feel- ing in this matter, or if they did it was use- less to have a Council. They had a splendid Christmas market.—Mr.J J Davies (inter- posing): We always had a splendid Christ- mas market before you came here.—Mr. Evan Davies observed that the present Mar- ket Place provided all that was necessary within the meaning of the Act. Get Mr. Harford to grant a leave to improve the market so as to encourage the Council. The lease was about expiring, and he contended that they had no Market Place.—Mr. Chas. Evans seconded the motion, which was car- ried.—Mr Richards: When does the lease expire ?—The Clerk: In a year or two. The Clerk's Salary. There was a proposition on the agenda, that the Clerk's salary be increased to £50. The Mayor explained that this 2&aMer_wac passed at the last meeting, but it was con- tended at the Finance Committee, that it was out of order, and, therefore, it was placed on the agenda for this meeting.— Mr. J Josua Davies admitted that the Clerk was paid too little, and he proposed that the salary be doubled, viz., £ 31.—Mr. David Davies seconded.—Dr. Walker proposed that the original motion be passed, and that the Clerk be paid £50. The reason for that was that they now ave less than in towns of similar sizes, and they were not going ex- travagant. If they gave less they would be unworthy of the Council. It was alto- gether wrong to evade the payment of a fair days' wage, for a fair days work. It was the good practice ot all municipal bod- ies to pay all their officers, according to their work. He did not think that they were paying recklessly. Mr. Lloyd had been accustomed to perform all the legal work— except the largest—not including in ordinary work. Mr. Lloyd could charge the usual solicitor's fees.—Mr Evan Davies seconded. —The Mayor said that there was a feeling in the town against the proposal, and in order to meet the ratepayers and the Coun- cil he would propose that Mr. Lloyd's salary be increased to £40 for the present time.— Mr. D. H. Evans seconded.—Mr Wm. Dav- ies said that they were making themselves queer sorts of individuals. The Finance Committee had discussed the question, and it was carried. He did not know why there should be any talk. They showed them- selves not fit to represent the ratepayers.—■ Mr. Evan Davies remarked that comparing the salary now proposed to that paid by other Boards the increase was not enough. —Mr. D. D. Evans said that he was rather surprised to hear the Mayor was in favour of £40. Why should there be all this talk? They ought to be unanimous. Mr. Chas. Evans: Is the matter of such importance that it should be passed to-night ? I suggest that it be referred back to the Finance Committee. The matter was not brought on at the last committee in the way it should. Mr. Rees (assistant clerk) handed a draft letter of Mr. Lloyd's application after the business of the meeting was over. The thing did not pass througn the Finance Committee that night.—The Mayor: I agree with Mr. Evans. I presided over the Com- mittee in the absence of the Chairman Dr. Walker.—Mr. Chas. Evans, continuing, said that inasmuch as it was an important ques- tion, he suggested that it should be referred back to the Finance Committee.— Mr. J. J. Davies: Most of the people are against it.—Mr Evan Davies, No one spoke to me. —Mr. J. J. Davies: You know, no one will speak to you.—Mr. 'Rhys Hughes then pro- posed, and Mr Charles Evans seconded, that the matter be referred back to the commit- tee.—Dr. Walker: There is nothing to gain. No one can say that the matter has not been discussed.—Mr. Chu. Evans: Whe was the proposer at the last Committee?—Dr. Walker: It is utterly ridiculous to refer it back.—Mr. D. H. Evans: On the recom- mendation of the committee, Dr. Walker brought it on, which was not right.—On the a division, the proposer and seconder of the £50 having withdrawn, the Mayor's motion was carried. Thus the Clerk's salary was increased to £ 40.—Mr. J. J. Davies: It is ridiculous. The Council then rose, after sitting for nearly three hours. BOARD OF GUARDIANS. The fortnightly meeting was held on Fri- day. The vice-chairman, Rev. R. C. Jones, Lampeter, presided. There were also pre- sent Messrs. B. J. Evans, Lianfair (vice- chairman) D Davies. Cellan Lewis Davies, Llancrwvr, J. G. Marsden. Silian William Jones, Llangybi John Davies. Llanybyther; J. Griffiths, T. G. Williams, and Evan Davies, Llanwenog; David Jones, Rhosycorn: D. Price, Lam- peter; an dthe Rev. T. C. Edmunds. Trefilan with Mess"s. J. F Lloyd 'cleric. E. D. Rees (assistant clerk), James Evans (master). Da- vid Evans and Wm Davies (relieving officer), Dr. Thomas (medical officer). and J. P. Thomas (sanitary inspector). Statistics. Out door relief administered during the past lort-iight for the Lampeter eist'ict, t41 5s 7-d to 145 paup°rs. fo" the Llany- hvther district f43 4" (Vi to 125 paupo-s. Number ot inmate0 in the hrvr -e 19. last v;1r corresponding 20, Number of vag- rants relieved during the" fo-fri-'ght The Llr.nyhvther Crse. The Clerk rt>,1 a ldtor the LIp.1:r¡ U-iicm, ntat'^g th,, they Vlö E Tl -ep«» ••<><) to accept the ciia g-abu-ty of Rachel Thomas, and children residing at Pantllynfach, Llan- ybyther, on condition that they entered the Workhouse at Llandilo. Treat to the Inmates. The Master reported that on Christmas Day the inmates were given special fare as requested by the Board. The dinner was thoroughly enjoyed, and the inmates wished to tender their thanks to the Board for their kindness. Mr. S. Von Davies. Coronation Stores, also gave cake, a quantity of to- bacco, and oranges. Mrs. Me-. Fie and Miss Jennings, Scotland presented the inmates with Christmas cards and tracts. Mr. Har- ford, Falcondale, sent a large quantity of rabbits to the House, which the inmates greatly appreciated. Mr. John Davies, Dairy, gave rice pudding, and on New Years Day Mr. Walter Davies, London House, gave the inmates tea, cake etc., together with a quantity of tobacco to the men and oranges to the women and children. On the motion of the Rev. T. C. Edmunds seconded by Mr. Lewis Davies, a hearty vote of thanks was accorded to the donors for their generosity. The Treasurer's Account. The Clerk submitted the treasurer's ac- count which showed a deficit of £114 against the Board. The Clerk explained that several of th eoverseers had not collected their calls Assessment Committee. On Friday, Mr. B. J. Evans, presided over a meeting of the Assessment Committee Several appeals were heard, and dealt with There was no business of importance. LAMPETER RURAL DISTRICT COUNCIL The Rev. T. C. Edmunds, Trefilan, presid- ed over a meeting of this Council held on Friday. Typhoid Fever. Dr. E. C. Thomas, medical officer of health, reported that a caSe of typhoid fever had occurred at Naatymedd, Lianfair Cly- dogau. He observed that the supply of water for domestic purposes was obtained from a brook running past the house, and contaminated in various ways. There' was no well or pump near the dwelling houae. The house itself was very damp and unfit for habitation. What could be done under the circumstances Bad been done.—The San- itary Inspector, also reported upon the un- satisfactory condition of the house.—It was agreed to take the usual steps. Rhydnis Bridge. The question of re-erecting the brid". at Rhydnais, in the parish of Llanwenog, again came up for consideration. The Clerk. sta- ted that it was quite clear that the river was on the boundary, and he had writ tow to the Llandyssil Council asking that body to contribute towards its erection, but he had received no reply. A complaint was re- I ceived from the tenants of Coedlandau farm calling attention to the state of the bridge and urging the Council to re-erect it. It was agreed to hold a special meeting of the Council that day fortnight to consider the matter. Pentrefelin Bridge. The District Council a short time ago er- ected a new bridge at Pentrefelin in the parish of Cellan. Since then Mrs. Davies JLrebannau, wrote complaining that the new- bridge had prevented a free now of the water from the mill, with the result that the water Bowed back, and stopped the working of the mill. The matter again came up for discussion on Friday, and Mr. Davies the contractor, and Mr. Joseph Jones, the mason, told the Council that in their opinion the new bridge was not the cause of this complaint. Mrs. Davies also appeared and stated^that the complaint still existed.—Mr. BJ. Evans said that it would be most un- fair the Council to expend any of the ratepayers' money until the Council had been satisfied that the stopping had been caused by the erection of the bridge—The Chairman said that he still believed that the weir should be cleaned, and he proposed that Mrs. Davies should clean the weir and let the Council know the result.—Tis' was agreed to. The Aberayron Railway. The Clerk said that he had written to the solicitors of the proposed Light Railway from Lampeter to Aberayron, stating that the Council had no objection, provided a proper arrangement would be made at Che crossing at Glandennis:—In reply to the Chairman, the Clerk said that the Town Council had guaranteed JE70, provided the County Council granted £ 300.—The Chair- man said that it would be of great conven- ience to the district.—Mr. David Price strongly supported the matter—Mr B J. Evans proposed that the Council vote £50. Mr David Davies, Cellan seconded—Mr. Marsden said that they would then be con- tributing more than their share—Mr Price proposed that £40 be voted—Mr B J Evans said that the money would be given on con- sideration that the railway would be made. —Mr. Marsden proposed £30, and Mr. Wm Jones seconded.—On a discussion Mr. Mars- den's proposition was carried.