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Aberystwyth Ratepayers' Association.
Aberystwyth Ratepayers' Association. A FARCICAL MEETING. BEATING THE WIND. Strenuous efforts are being made by that effete body, the Aberystwyth Ratepayers' Association, to escape an ignominious death. It is reluctant to give up the spirit, and in its attempts to avoid the inevitable provides some ludicrous exhibitions. It would re- quire perceptive powers of an exceptionally penetrating nature) to discover one single beneficial reform initiated and carried out by this body, and its latest exploit will as- suredly not help it to win the commendation of the public. Handbills had been distributed in the town during the past few days announcing a pub- lic meeting for Tuesday evening at the Town Hall, under the auspices of the Ratepayers' Association, and charging the Mayor with having declined to call such public meeting, although a requisition to do so had been sent to him signed by a number of ratepayers. The idea, no doubt, was a good one, as far as the question of getting the meeting talked about was concerned, and something similar had worked well on a former occasion. This time, however, the promoters had been too precipitate, for they had announced the meeting to be held at the Town Hall, with- out first of all having secured the consent of the Mayor to the use of that building. The result was that the meeting had to be trans- ferred at the last moment to the Pavilion. The curiosity of the ratepayers had been whetted, and they turned up in good num- bers at the Pavilion, and the Association should have no cause to complain of the attendance. There werd two ladies in the audience, one of whom was Mrs. Elizabeth James, North-parade. Despite the gallant attempts of one or two of the speakers to arouse a little en- thusiasm, the meeting was a complete fiasco. Perhaps this indifference may be accounted for by the uncongenial atmosphere or the Pavilion on a cold night, and added to this there was no doubt as to the unimportance of the question at issue. Mr. J. C. Rea, the president of the Asso- ciation, occupied the chair, and he was sup- ported on the platform by Messrs. Edward Evans, J.P., Rufus Williams. W. Richards, J. O. Jones, J. Gibson, and Fred Morgan. The Chairman explained the object of the meeting, which was to consider the action of the Town Council in not carrying out their resolution of November last to appoint a chartered accountant to examine the ac- counts of the Corporation from 1892 to 1902. what the Council had done instead, said Mr. Rea, was to alter the character of the en- quiry which the ratepayers insisted upon at the public meeting held in November, and had decided that the accounts should be en- quired into for the year 1903 only, the ab- stract of which had not appeared at the time the Town Council appointed their com- mittee of enquiry. A requisition, signed by 13 0" 14 large ratepayers was then sent to the Mayor, asking him to convene a public meeting, and the following was the reply received: Rheidol View, March 24th, 1904. Dear Sir,—I yesterday received a requisi- tion signed by you and 13 other ratepayers to convene a public meeting of the ratepayers for the purpose of taking into consideration the matter in the requisition referred to, and if necessary to pass a resolution on re- solutions thereim, as I am of opinion that no useful purpose would be served by holding such a meeting ,at all events pending the receipt of the reply to the report of the Ratepayers' Association dated 12th May. 1903, upon which the Finance Committee are at present engaged. I regret to be obliged to decline to convene it for the present. At the same time, if you insist upon calling a meeting. I shall certainly do so. I enclo-e for your information a copy of the minutes of the meeting of the Town Council held on the 2nd February last, and on page 3 you will find a copy of the resolution passed with re- ference to the rescinding of the resolution of the 17th November last. I may say that I have every reason to believe that the re- ply referred to will be submitted to the Council at an early date.—I am, dear sir, yours faithfully, THAAfl TTOPKTNS. J. C. Rea. Esa. The Chairman said he did not know whether the Mayor was responsible for that letter or not. but he must say it was a most extra- ordinary communication to send in reply to a requisition, thoroughly in order, signed by 13 or 14 ratepayers. He distinctly declined to call the meeting, but said that if they in- sisted he would do so. Would it not be invidious, he asked, to insist or coerce the Mayor into doing a thing he had declined to do. The Chairman then said the Associa- tion itself decided to convene a meeting, and arranged with the caretaker to engage the Town Hall. They then distributed hand- bills convening the meeting, with the result that the following letter was received from the Town Clerk:— Town Clerk's Office, Aberystwyth. 28th March. 1904. Dear Sir, The Mayor's attention has been called to a notice convening a public meeting at the Town Hall at 8 p.m. on Tuesday even- ing, the 29th inst. As the meeting is con- vened by the Ratepayers' Association I am instructed to remind you that no application has yet been made to the Mayor for the use of the Town Hall, and that without his per- mission the meeting cannot be held there. The Mayor is of course prepared to consider any application the Association may make in the matter.—Yours faithfully, A. J. HUGHES. Town Clerk. Mr. Thomas G. Thomas, Secretary Ratepayers' Association, He had, himself, said the Chairman, engag- ed that hall, on several occasions, and nad nothing to do but arrange with the care- taker, and what he wanted to know was why should the Ratepayers' Association be treat- ed differently to anybody else? There was a fixed scale of charges for the use of that hall exhibited in a public place, and that implied that it was open to the public. That was the reason why the meeting was held in the Pavilion and not at the Town Hall. The Chairman appealed to those in the body of the hall to express themeslves freely on the matter. Mr. Rufus Williams then proposed the following resolution:- That this meeting of ratepayers insists upon the Town Council carrying out the resolutioin passed on the 17th November last granting the enquiry asked for into the Corporation finances. Mr. Williams said when the deputation waited on the Town Council they were led to believe that their request was a most reasonable one, and one of the councillors even spoke in the following terms about the Corporation finances :—" There is a rumour about that there is something amiss, and I think that the thing should be threshed out, and the ratepayers made satisfied." If that gentleman expressed his sincere convictions what was very peculiar to him (the speaker) was that something had not been done. Re- ferring to the refusal of the Mayor to grant the use of the Town Hall, Mr. Williams said the management of the Corporation estate in that particular instance was only an indi- cation of how things were done in other and wider directions. The resolution was briefly seconded by Mr. Edward Evans, who said that if they were not satisfied with the Corporation accounts, ha thought it was only right that they should have a full enquiry into the whole matter. The Chairman then invited further dis- cussion from the body of the hall, but there was silence for some, time. llhe previous speakers had been listened to with cold in- difference, and they had failed to ignite a spark of enthusiasm in support of their cause, It seemed as if the whole thing would fizzle out miserably, when Mr. Fred Morgan stepped into the breach. The audience pull- ed themselve together in the Expectation of hearing something good from this speaker. Mr. Fred Morgan need have no mis-giving as to every syllable uttered by him having been heard in the furthest recesses of the Pavilion. He bellowed to such an extent that he drew a remonstrance from Mr. Gib- son, who entreated him to take it a little more gently. The burden of Mr. Morgan's remarks was that the ratepayers had been treated with contempt by the Town Council, but although he laboured this point, the audience would have none of it, and he was listened to in chilling silence. There was a further appeal tor speakers from the body of the hall, but without re- sponse. The Chairman remarked that the resolution must be so acceptable to them that they had nothing to say. But the audience was waiting for one other speaker, who seldom fails on occasions of this kind to instil a little life into the dry bones of prosaic debate. Mr. Gibson has earned the reputation of being a humourist, and however sincere his advocacy of any cause may be. his auditors cannot take him seriously. For this reason, he was welcomed on rising to address the meeting. He began by saying that the Mayor had acted unwise- ly under advice he thought they need not further discuss. (A Voice: The old gang have converted him.) That the Town Coun- cil itself in rescinding the resolution which it passed was unwise, he thought they need not further discuss. That the Ratepayers' Association meant business (with an em- phasis on the "business ), he thought they need not furtherd iscuss. (Hear. hear, and laughter). All that they need discuss was how they who had not taken any deep and personal interest in this matter felt towards those who had. Mr. Gibson got on to a favourite theme when he said that the re- cent annual report of the Medical Officer made it clear that in this town some sixteen persons died every year who would not die if they lived in one of the 75 large towns of the United Kingdom. That was a terrible thing to say when they knew that this town had an estate which brought in 23,000 a year, almost the whole of which was squand- I ered in hiding the ineptitude of the members of the Town Council- He asked them as ratepayers whether they did not feel that it was high time for something to be done to bring into the Town Council chamber something like ordinary businessl efficiency. He asked them whether they did not think it was time to get rid of those people who told them that they had nothing to hide and spent their whole time in trying to hide it. In his best tragic air, Mr. Gibson went on to say that he had no hesitation in saying with all the deliberation he could command that there was something to hide, and that the proceedings in reference to that meet- ing proved there was something to hide, and that they were afraid of its being revealed. Nothing could equal the balderdash with which the speaker continued to make an ineffectual appeal to the gallery. Wha became, he asked. of the ZCGO a week which the town received from its estate. They would get to know whatever it cost and how- ever long a time it took. It was not the first time he had stood before a meeting of that. kind, and it might not be the last. They would go to the Local Government Board as sure as they were on that platform, and they would bring the most influential men in the country to bear upon this question, but they would have what they asked for from the Town Council, or they would shift everyone of them out of it. (Laughter). They did not spend twelve months almost in investigating the financial affairs of this town, as well as they could be investigated against the obstinacyand reluctance of the Town Council and the ineptitude of the Local Government Board. They had not c;iii«>d that meeting in order that they might back out of this thing, and pretend that they did not mean anything. The(y didi Tnjfean something. T%ey could wait a yea*, or two. or three, or more, but as sure as there was a God in heaven they would have that report out of the Town Council. (Loud Laughter). They asked those present to say that they insisted on having a full ex- position of the financial condition of this town, no matter what it cost. If the Town Council," continued Mr Gibson, "raise the bogey that the appointment of an auditor I will cost the ratepayers some money, then, I think, we will raise the money ourselves, and pay the auditor" (Hear, hear) But," he added, if we pay the auditor somebody else will have to pay somebody else." (More laughter). The speaker went on to say that they had an absolute right as ratepayers to be thoroughly well-acquainted with the affiairs of the town, and if anybody said they were not entitled to that information they asked those people to come before the rate- payers and ask for their votes. If the rate- peyers elected those people then the Aber- ystwyth Ratepayers' Association would re- tire. (Laughter). Who were those people? They were the old gang. (Hear, hear, and renewed laughter). Who were the old gang? Why, the aldermen. There were men in the Aberystwyth Town Council who had never stood before a meeting of ratepayers to ask for their confidence for many years. It was time they did ask for it. and when they asked for it he thought they would not get it. (A Voice: He stood it at Trefeirig.) They would have to go to the Local Govern- ment Board to ask that body to help them to seo that money which was borrowed for one purpose was not used for another. In conclusion, the speaker said he asked them seriously to give them their help, or co- operation. or sanction to take whatever action they felt necessary in order to take this power out of the hands of the old gang, and place the town in such a position that it would be worthy of the reputation it ought to enjoy. The resolution was then put to the meet- ing, and the Chairman declared it unani- mously carried. A proposition was then made by Mr. J. O. Jones, seconded by Mr. Fred Morgan, and carried, that the resolution be conveyed to the Town Council by the Chairman. A vote of thanks to the Chairman, ended the meeting. ■"
Mid-Wales Railway.
Mid-Wales Railway. AMALGAMATION WITH THE CAMBRIAN AGREED TO. The eighty-eighth half-yearly general meeting of the iViid-Walea Railway Company was held on Monday morning in London. The chair was occupied by Mr. S. Gurney Sheppard.-In their report the directoi s stated that the amount recesVd from the Cambrian Company was £10.348 lis. 6d., against £9,472 5s. 5d. for the corresponding period of the previous year. The directors had, accordingly, paid 2 per cent, on account of arrears of interest due on Debenture Stock B "—The Chairman in moving the adop- tion of the report said that that was the eighty-eighth half-yearly meeting held by the company, and lie had presided over most of those meetings. It was quite possible that it would be the last time they would meet as a separate company.—Mr. Bailey Hawkins seconded, and the report was agreed to.- Messrs. E. G. Sheppard and A. C. Humph- reys-Owen, M.P., were re-elected as directors A special meeting was held afterwards to consider the Bill promoted for the purpose of carrying out the proposed amalgamation of the company with the Cambrian Railway Company which is now before Parliament, and has passed the House of Lords. The Chairman proposed that the Bill should be approved. The agreement would make a clean sweep of the Mid-Wales into the hands of the Cambrian. There would be a saving in the cost of the working of the lines, and the effect would be that the stocks would be in a much better position. There was some opposition to the Bill when it was before the House of Lords, but that had been met by the Cambrian Railway Company. Mr. Bailey Hawkins, in seconding, said that if the Cambrian went. on improving as it had been doing lately, the amalgamation would be a great advantage to the share- holders Mr. Humphreys-Owen agreed with the pro- poser and seconder, and the motion was carried.
ELECTION of GUARDIANS
ELECTION of GUARDIANS Local Keturns. ABERYSTWYTH, The following are the returns in the elec- tions of guardians and rural district council- lors in the Aberystwyth Union on Saturday last:— CWMRHEIDOL (two seats.) *Edward Jones, Ponterwyd 112 Lewis Richards, Hafodau 111 Rev. Charles Evans, Ysbytty Cynfyn 55 CYFOETHYBRENIN (two seats). *William Morris, Brynowen 110 W. T .Lewis, London, House, Borth 110 *Thomas Jenkins, Peengoitan 84 John G. Jones, Ruel Issa 72 ISSAYNDRE (one seat). Rv. Nathaniel Thomas. Vicarage, Llanbadarn 47 Richard Roberts. Padarn House, Llan- badarn 42 LLANBADARN UPPER (one seat). *John Jones, Bryn Sion 59 Richard Jones, Nantybenglog 29 LLANFIHANGEL UPPER (two seats). James E. Row, Tynllwyd 128 *Evan Jones, Hlalpentre 110 T. Vaughan Lewis, Nantarthur 99 LLANFIHANGEL LOWER (one seat). Joseph Jones. Abermagwr 74 Thomas Hughes, Gilwern 55 LLANGWYRYFON (one seat). E. J. Evans, Cnwcybarcud 68 James Isaac, Tynewydd 50 LI,ANRHYST'YD HAMINIOG (one seat). Thomas Jones, Brynpyllan 78 David Thomas, Rfyydlas Ucha 74 LLANYCHAIARN (one seat). David Jones, Trefedlin 47 Evan Jones, Tanycas.tell 47 The vote being equal, lots were drawn, with the result that Mr. David Jones, the old member was returned. TREFEIRIG (two seats). *D.avid James, Post -'Office, Pqmrhyn ooch 90 John Richards, Tynpvnfarch 76 *Thomas James, Llwynaritesni 74 Denotes old members. ABERAYRON. The trieanial election of Guardians and rural district councillors for the' various parishes in the Aberayron Union took place on Saturday last. There were contests in two parishes only. Mr. B. G. Jones, clerk to the Guardians acted as returning officer. The following is a list of the returns:— CONTESTS. Llandderwi Ab-oiiart-h LTppeir one feeat^.— Evan W. Evans, BryndewJ, *8; David Rich- ards. Cefntyneoed, 43. New Quay (two seats).—* John G. Rees, Glanmor, 181; Rev. D. M. Davies, Towynfa, 107; John P. Davies, High-terrace, 88. UNOPPOSED RETURNS. Cilcennin.—John Jones, Tirbaoh. Cilie Aeron United—Edward Jones. Pont- faen. Cydplwyf United—James D. Owen, Llvvynon. Diho,K-id-*Jam,e-s Williania,, iMaesnewydd. Henfynyw Uppeil Edward i Willianw,, Clogfryn. Llanarth (three seats)-*J. C. Jones. Pant- ville; John J. Lewis, Mydroilyn; David Evans, Nantygwrdn. Llanbadarn Trefeglwys—Daniel Davies, Cef ng wrthaf a r n. Llandisiliogoeo (two seats)—David Evans, Caerwedros Shop; Thomas Jones, Tal- garreg. Llanfihangel Ystrad (two seats)—D. Saun- ders Davies, Felinfach; *David Jones, Bryn. Llanllwchaiaxn —* Samuel Evans, Penrhlw- Distvll. Llansantffraed—*Thomafl A. Lloyd, Adsol- wem; David LI. Morris, Sunny Hill. Aberayron—*Mrs. Mary Griffiths Rivers- dale; *Mrs. Bennet Jones, Aeron View. *Denotes old members. It will be seen from the above return that many familiar names have disappeared, and there will be a considerable change in the personnel of the Board. Amongst the most prominent members who have retired are Mr. J. M. Howell, Mr. Thomas Daviee, Compton; Mr. W. Thomas, Brynarfor, New Quay. TREGARON. Gwnnws Upper (one seat)—Thomas Jones, Llidiartyffair, 58; David Jenkins, Black Lion, 57. Ysbytty Ystwyth (two seats)- Michael Howells. Shop, 62; William Jones, Tan- level, 59; *Lewis Oliver, Dolchgenog, 43; Thomas Hughes, Dolgroes, 25. Nantcwnlle (2 seats).—Wm. Morgan, Tan- falier. 119; *Hngh Herbert, 117; Evan Dav- ies, Parkbacb. 57. NEWCASTLE EMLYN. I Easti Cilrhedyn.Thomas Daviet;, Cil- waunyddfawr, b9; + David Marks Davies, Clynfelin, 86. JN on-elected John Morgans, Hendy. 74; John Clark, Danygribin, 28. LLAN DOSSIL St. David's Ward.—John Davies, Aberei- non, 82; "David Charles Jones, Pantcrau- ddyn. 73. Llanfairorllwyn, Bangor, and Heiillan.- David Davies, Maengwyn, 93; *John Howell Evac^s, Per(ri*l 1 til'acimlog, 90. Non-elected: David Jones, Rock Villa, 67; John Jones, Berllan, 55. Pontshan.—* Lewis Timothy Thomas. Gy- feile, 83; John Thomas, (Jlanclettwr, 44. LAMPETER. Pencarreg (threte seate).—Dd. < Davies, Felindre, 206; *Dd Evans, Lanlas, 175; G. T. Thomas, 128; John Rees. 115; Stephen Parry, 57. LLANLLWNI. Election.—Three candidates fought for the two vacant seats on the Rural District Coun- cil, and from the day of nomination much interest was centered in the event.. The pol- LLANLLWNI. Election.—Three candidates fought for the two vacant seats on the Rural District Coun- cil, and from the day of nomination much interest was centered in the event.. The pol- ling took place on Monday, and the result was as follows:— Mr. Thomas Jones, Neinant 117 Mr. D. H. James. Beilibedw 77 Mr. Rees Saunders, Bwlchgwynt 30 The two former were declared elected, and will thus have the honour of representing the parishioners on the Council as well as on the Board of Guardians. Mr. Jones, who is a new member, has taken a deep interest in the affairs of the'district. Mr. James has already represented the districtJ for many years, having been chairman of the Council.
LAMPETER.
LAMPETER. Quarter Sessions.—The Court of Quarter Sessions} will be held next Thursday. At present there are two cases for trial. A Handsome Donation.—Sir Wm. Henry Tate, Bart. the philanthropic owner of the large sugar refinery, Liverpool has sent a donation of tl50 towards -the Brondeifi Uni- I tarian Chapel Building Fund. Success.—The Rev. T. J. Jenkins, pastor of the Unitarian Church at Gellionen, Glarn., has been returned as a Liberal candidate for the Rural District of Gellionen. Mr JeIJkins is an old Lampeter boy, being the son of Mrs. Jenkins, Bridge-street. Sudden Death.—Sarah Davies, Cerdin Cot- tage, Llanwnen, died after a few day's illnes on Tuesday morning at the age of fifty-seven years. She was a sister to, Mr. Davies, Temperance Hotel, and Mr. William Davies, stonecutter. Monthly Market. With the advent of Spring, the weekly as well as the monthly markets have already shown signs of improve- ment, both in attendanpe and business. It seems hardly credible, but it is quite true that prices offered for poultry, eggs and butter are quite as high as those given in local markets. There was a large attendance at the monthly market on Mdfrday, and trade throughout was brisk. Poultry, as usual, were scarce; butter could not be got at Is. 2d. per lb. whilst loads of seed pota- toes were sold at 4s. 9d. per cwt. The Town Council could greatly assist in- improving these markets. Draining the Common.—At the next meet- ing of the Town Council, the Streets Com- mittee will recommend that the Common be properly drained. This is a motion which was brought forward at the Committee by Councillor John Jones, on Tuesday. The scheme will, if properly carried out, cost between t200 to £::300 but it is a scheme which should have been carried out long ago. If the version of one of the residents is correct, the place must be in an abomin- able state, and it is a matter of surprise that some disease has not broken out. Until this has been done, the town can hardly be said to be in a satisfactory condition. Personal.—The election of Miss Ciceley Price to a seat on the Board of Guardians, once more proves that a place can be found by the electorate on such a body for educat- ed and tender-hearted women. If there be any sphere more than another where woman s influence and gracious presence are needed, it is surely in the house." Able as men may be to conduct the business of a Board, yet the fact remains, and has over and over again been demonstrated that, in many cases, they are oftener guardians of the poor rate than of the poor.. We feel sure that Miss Price will soon make her presence felt both on the Board, and in the house" where every inmate will welcome her sunny per- sonality. The Gas Works.—The following extract from the Directors' Report for the past year will be of interest:—"Notwithstanding the great increased price of coal, the Company for the first time in their history is free from debt the whole of which has been repaid The plant at the works is in good order, and only requires the usual annual repairs to keep it up-to-date. The price of gas has been steadily reduced. A dividend of 5 per cent. has been paid on the last year's work- ings for the first time for many years. The increased demand for gas in consequence of the growth of Lampeter and the employment of Gas Engines in the town for industrial purposes render it difficult to meet the de- mand. It is believed that the main leading from the works to the town will have to be enlarged, and your Directors are about to take the advice of your consulting Engineer on the subject. This is the only expens0 of any moment contemplated, and when it Is finished a. prosperous future for the Company may be anticipated." The Election of Guardians.—Polling for three seats on the, Board of Guardians took place on Saturday, and as stated in a pre- vious issue there were five candidates, viz-, Miss Price, Doldrement Messrs. J. C. Har- ford, Falcondale, D. Tivy Jones, Rhosiwyn • D. T. Williams, grocer, Harford-square, and the Rev. R. Cribyn Jones, Unitarian minis- ter. Owing to the illness of Mrs. Harford, Mr. Harford failed to make a personal can- vass, but sent a circular to the electors ap- pealing for support, and promising to watch the interests of the poor. He was represent- ed oil Saturday by his agent, Mr. A. J. Prit- chard. During the first few hours polling was very slow for about five o'clock only a fourth of the electors which numbered 468 had voted; but the remainder of the evening proved a busy time for the officials, as in all 394 voted. Like the last election it was fought on personal merits, many of the Church voters voting for the Nonconformist candidates, and the Noncons for the Church candidates. The result was made known shortly before nine o'clock as follows: *Mr. Harford 248 equal Miss Price 248 *Rev. R. C. Jones 215 Mr. Tivy Jones 151 Mr. D. T. Williams 143 Denotes old members. Competitive Meeting.—The annual com- petitive meeting organized by the members of the Noddfa Baptist Chapel was held at that- chapel on Wednesday evening in last, week. Owing to the success of Tast. year's event, a keen interest was taken in the meet- ing. Mr. Dudley Morgan, National Pro- vincial Bank, presided, whilst the pastor Rev. D Joneis, conducted. The adjudicat- ors were: Singing. Mr. Herbert, G.T.S.C., Lledrod, and recitation, Mr. T. Melindwr Davies, Llansawel. The following is a list of the items, and awards:—Soprano solo for girls under 15 years, Miss Mima Davies, Coedpark: Englyn to the" Miser," Mr. T. Lewis, Liverpool Stores; solo for boys under 15, 1 Evan Lewis Rees, Mount Walk; 2, TerwyA Davies; recitation fmnii Scripture, Polly Lloyd, Drover's Road; soprano solo. Miss E .Lewis, Garth, Cayo; bass solo, Joe Williams, Drover's Road; the, prize for pen- illion" was given to Quiisen Du" whose name did not transpire: dialogue, Ben Jones, Brown Hill and Tom Morgans, Hafod; solo tor persons over 50 years of age, 1 om Mor- gan, Tancoedeiddig; best essay, on The History of Moses," T. O. Jones, Stationer's Hall; tenor solo, R. L. Evans, Rhydyc.ym- erau; recitation, D. Roderick, Tempfle-tei'- -4- race; duett, Messrs. D. J. Bowen and D. B Williams, six sentences each word beginning with the word" B" prize divided between Miss Verona Richards, and Mr. T. J. Jones, Llanwnen; solo for those who had not won a prize before Miss Ilets, Tanfforest, and Miss Rees, Glanteifi equal; best reading "of an unpunctuated passage. Tom Evans, Drov- er's Road; quartette, prize divided between Mr. Wm. Lewis. Garth and party, and Mr. D. J. Davies, Lletycybi and party, chief choral, Llangybi party conducted by Mr. Jenkin Davies. There was a large atten- dance. PETTY SESSIONS—Friday. Before Colonel H. Dayies-Evan*. in the chair; Mr. Joseph Davies (mayor), and the Rev T. C. Edmunds. I Selling adulterated Whiskey.—Mrs. Wil- liams, Tyoypprtfr Inn, ldai}we?jog, was charg- ed by Deputy Chief Constable Williams with selling adulterated whiskey.-P.C. Cliai-maii New Court, deposed that on the 25 Febru- ary he bought a sample of whiskey from de- fendant. divided it into three parts, and sent one to the public analyst.—Deputy Chief Constable Williams submitted the analyst's certificate which showed that the sample oi whisky ,i-as adulterated with 31 per cent, of water.—Defendant pleaded that she sold the whiskey in the same condition as she bought it from the firm, taking no proof of it when buying or selling, but since this dis- pute arose, she had bought a "proof-test." —The Chairman remarked that as the costs in the case were rather heavy-18s, the Bench would only impose a fine of 2s. and costs, a total which amounted to £ 1. Obstructing the Pavement.-David Griffi- ths, Wesley House, Lampeter, was sum- moned by the Corporation of Lampeter with obstructing the pavement.— Mr. Ernest Lloyd, solicitor, and Town Clerk, appeared for the Corporation.—P.C. Lewis stated that. on the 18th December last he saw the defen- dant wheeling a loaded handcart on the pavement, between the Town Hall and Blaenpant. Ajfter he had cautioned i him, defendant continued his obstruction.-P .S. Thomas gave corroborative evidence, but de- fendant having seen the Sergeant on that day.—Defendant on oath stoutly denied the offence, and said that he had wheeled the truck on the cobbles between the dwelling houses and the pavement.—A fine of Is. and costs which amounted to 10s. 6d., was im- posed. Maintenance.—Mr. D. F. Lloyd, solicitor, on behalf of Mrs. Mary Jones, Bwlchyberllan, ( New Court applied for a maintenance order against her husband, a mason and contractor —Mrs. Jones, the applicant, said that she had been married to the defendant about 26 years ago, and he left for Glamorganshire about 12 years later. He had not been home for the last 6 years, and during the past year he had only sent her about £ 5 for her maintenance. They had three children, all of whom now supported themselves.—Mr. Lloyd remarked that he did not apply for a maintainance order under the Married Women's Act.—The Bench granted 10s. a week as applied for, and defendant was also requested to pay the costs. Bastardy.— The only other cases down for hearing was an affilia- tion case from the parish of Llan- fair. Although the Bench very properly took the general cases first ,yet it was most deplorable to find the Court filled during the hearing of this degrading case. It has been suggested that the names of all the young women present. and who had no business to be present should be published. Progressing.—Although a fair number of new houses are continually being erected, yet the number of workmen's dwellings are not sufficient to meet the demand. There is still a. scarcity of such houses, and before long Mr. Harford will build a new street on the gardens at the back of Bridge.street. a portion of the field now called Ca Dash," has been ploughed, and this will be allotted instead of the gardens upon which the new- houses ara to be built.
Rumour and GOSSID.
Rumour and GOSSID. FROM VARIOUS SOURCES. Principal Bebb, of St. David's College, Lampeter who is suffering from a slight indisposition, has gone to Bath to recuperate his health during the Easter vacation. • • • Tne London Gazette" contains an Order in Council which states that the King approves the scheme of the Ecclesiastical Commissioners for re- building (with certain sanitary and other improve- ments) the episcopal house of residence belonging to the Bishopric of St. David's, and situate in the parish of Abergwili. The friends of Dr. D. J. Williams will be pleased to hear that he has received from the Colonial Secretary the appointment of Chief Resilient Medical Officer at the Asylum, Kingston, Jamaica, which had become vacant through the death of Dr. Plaxton. Dr. Williams is the eldest son of the late Mr E. Williams, J.P., Broncaradog, Ystradmeurig. Lord Londonderry, Lord President of the Council, has informed the Town Clerk of Cardiff that he will receive a deputation of the Welsh Councils to discuss the question of a Government grant towards the establish- ment of a national museum for Wales, at the offices of the Board of Education on Wed- nesday, April 20th. m « m x Are the enterprising proprietors of the "Daily Mail" making a new dcpii-tui-e or has their placard writer been possessed by a poetical inspiration ? Certainly their placard on Tuesday was delightfully rliyth- mitical:— "Russian Pluck." "Fire Ships boarded." "Scotland's Luck." Ad Hoe conceded." MR. LLOYD-GEORGE IN PARK LANE. What is Mr. Lloyd George's recipe for bl-ssoming forth from a provincial lawyer's < office into the very front rank of Parlia- mentary gladiators, and to be deemed worthy to feast with the great ones of the earth, even with my Lord Tweedmouth when the King honours him with his presence ? This little Welsh solicitor-he looks larger, by the way. when inspiring with eloquence—is one of the few really good-looking men in the House of Commons. He has a refined, sen- sitive, eminently Celtic face, and there can be no doubt that he is on the very threshold of a great career. That is, of course, why the King wanted to meet him. His Majesty has seen many a Parliamentary reputation, both in the making and the fading, but he still looks on with keenest zest at the great game that is played at St. Stephen's. Mr. Lloyd- George entered the House in 1890 at a bye- election, which always attract attention, es- pecially when you win the seat for your side as he did. Just as Lord Randolph Churchill set himself to "bait" the G.O.M., so Mr. Lloyd-George has consistently gone for Joe." He is literally the only man on the Opposition benches who can upset^ Mr. Chamberlain's icy equanimity, and he does it as often as he can. That, combined with fervid eloquence and a certain note of states- manship recognised by his bitterest oppon- ents, is Mr. Lloyd-George's recipe.—" Arling- ton in London Opinion. WELSH INDUSTRIES ASSOCIATION. The annual sale of Welsh Industries will be held on 9th and 10th of June by kind per- mission of Lady Naylor Layland at Hyde Park House, Albert Gate. Mrs. Harford having, we regret to learn, to resign through ill-health, the name and address of the new secretary to whom goods may be sent will be shortly announced. No information has yet been received about an Autumn Exhibition. But it has been arranged in connection with the Rhyi Eisteddfod that a room shall be set apart for exhibitors of Welsh industries, where they will have to make their own ar- rangements about stalls. All communica- tions should be addressed to the President, Mrs .Waddingham, Hafod, Devil's Bridge. THE WELSH GUILD OF GRADUATES. The counting of votes for the election of representatives of the Guild of Graduates on the Welsh Uuiversity Court for a period of three years took place at the University College. Cardiff, on Saturday morning. Messrs. Pinkerton and Raymount and Dr. Trow, of the University College, acted as scrutineers, and declared teh following elected:—Mr. Edgar Jones, Barry; the Rev. E. O. Davies, the Theologi- cal College, Bala; Mr. F. D. Chattaway. St. Bartholomew's Hospital, London; and Mr. R E. Hughes, inspector of schools, Newport. The tenth annual meeting of the Guild will he held at the University follow, Ahervst- wyth, on Thursday April 4th. Mr. T. Mar- chant Williams, Warden, will preside. The officers of the Guild are making great effor to have attractive and stimulating meetings. Hie Aberystwyth Old Students' Associa- tion will welcome the members of the Guild at a reception, and addresses will be delivered by Dr W. Williams, medical officer of health for the county of Glamorgan, on the" Sani- tary Control of Schools," and by Principal Reicihel, Bangor, on Soma Interesting Features of American Universities." APRIL. When March was nearly over, And bloom was on the whin, Young April knocked with hailstones: Come in. sir Come in A flash of brilliant sunshine, A breath of fragrant breeze, And happy, happv April Was laughing 'mong the trees. The primrose came to meet him, The crocus met him too; And all the pleasant wild-woods Were carpeted anew. The world began spring cleaning, For each thing seemed to say, "We 'must' not look untidy Now Winter's gone away —John Lea. —From Little Folks" for April. 0.
Widening London Bridge.
Widening London Bridge. The Lord Mayor of London, accompanied by the Lady Mayoress and sheriffs. on Mon- day formally inaugurated the widening of London Bridge, which has increased the total width of the from 53ft. 6in_ to 65ft. The widening has been effected by means of granite corbels anchored down to each side of the bridge, and supported by the existing piers, and the general effect is to widen the roadway by six inches, and each of the footways by 5ft, 6in. The scheme has occupied two years, and cost £ 100,000 all of which has come out of the Bridge House Trust, and does not fall upon the ratepayers. It is stated that vehicular traffic was not once stopped during the progress of the work which was carried out by Messrs. Pethick Bros., the contractors who made the Vale of Rheidol Railway.
Cardiganshire County Council.
Cardiganshire County Council. BYE-ELECTIONS. There will be two bye-elections consequent upon the recent appointment of Mr. Edward Evans and Mr. Lima Jones as aldermen. The nominations are as follows:— STRATA FLORIDA. John James, Patntyff^dwen Thomas Jones, Old Abbey. ABERAYRON. John Davies. Feathers Hotel D. Pennant James, 26. Alban-square. Francis Evans, Glanymor H()us. In the Llanfarian division, Mr. E. A. L. Powell, Rhydyfirian, and in the Cilcennin division Major Pryse Lewis, Tyglyn Aeron. have been elected unopposed to fill the vac- ancies caused by the election of Mr. Vaughan Davies. M.P., and Dr. Jenkyn Lewis, Llanon, respectively, as aldermen. The el-actions will take place on Saturday, April 2nd. 4..
HUNTING.
HUNTING. Mr. T. P. Lewes' Foxhounds will meet on April 5th at Llanon Village at 11 a.m.
Advertising
Public Notices CAMBRIAN RAILWAYS COMPANY. THE Directors of this Company are prepared to JL reeeive Tenders for Supplies of Horse Proven- der (Bran, Crushed Corn, and Split Beans), to be delivered in such quantities, and at such times as may be required, during the three months ending 30th June, 1904. The Directors reserve the right of accepting any portion of a Tender, and do not bind themselves to accept the lowest or any Tender. Specifications and forms of Tender may be obtained at the Stores Office, Cambrian Works, Oswestry. Sealed Tenders should be sent so as to reach the undersigned not later than 4th April, 1904. C. S. DENNISS, Oswestry, 31st March, 1904. Secretary. Cambrian Railways. GOOD FRIDAY TRAIN SERVICE- On Good Friday, April 1st, a Special Service of Trains will be run on all parts of the line with the exception of the Kerry Branch. Full particulars as to the times of the trains may be ob ained at any of the stations or from Mr W. H. Gough, Traffic Superintendent, Oswestry. C. S. DENNISS, Secretary and General Manager. Oswestry, March, 1904. Cambrian Railways. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on and from July 1st, 1904, the Return Halves « £ Ordinary Tickets will be as under:— For distances up to and including 20 miles two days, and from Saturday to Monday For distance exceeding 20 miles, six months. Tourist Tickets to and from this Company's Stations will in future be available for six months. instead of two months as formerly. C. S. DENNISS, Secretary and General Manager. Oswestry, March, 1904. ABERFFRWD. CYNHELIR Eisteddfod Goronog YN Y LLE UCHOD Dydd Mercher, Mehefin 29, 1904. Prif Ddarn Corawl, Ffarwel i ti Gymru Ifadt- (Dr. Parry.) GWOBR, £ l2. Awdl, "Awen Ceredigion" Gwobr, Coroa Arias. Gerth -4 4S. Sylwer fod testyn yr Awdl wedi ei newkl. Manylion pellach i'w cael oddiwrth yr Ysgrifen- yddion, Pris Ie trwy y post lie, J. L. POWELL, Glanrhydtynoeth, Capel Bangor- CHARLES EVANS, Abernant, Aberffrwd, near Aberystwyth. A Word in Timet. Are you Sufrering from BACKACHE & KIDNEY DISORDERS- THEN TRY A BOX OF 'CARDISON HERBAL KIDNEY PILLS.' Sold in Boxes Is lid., Cash Price Is. Ask your Chemist to supply you, or send direet enclosing Postal Order for Is. to the sole Proprietor J. W. EVANS, me £ ICma^:l' U- Refuse all ImitatioTis. Memorial ° = Cards, OF ALL KINDS PRINTED NEATLY AND GUICKL1 AT "Welsh$|kzette"Officer ABERYSTWYTH -————L-"J- Printed and Published by the Proprietor Geobgi REES. at the WELSH Gazett7> Printeries, Bridge-street, Aberviqtwvfh. iii the Oountv ..fI Cardigan, Thtfrsday'March 3ht 1904
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LLANF ARI AN. Sgliollaettic.—Mi\ W. H. Humphreys of Cwrtycwm, Llanfarian, one of the senior scholars of Ystrad Meurig School, has passed responsions at Oxford lately with the signal success. Mr. Humphreys will leave school for Oxford next October.
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ABEKVSXWYTH. Sea Fisheries.—Mr. Henry Bonsall, has been re-elected vice-chairman or the Lan- cashire and Western it L'isheiits Committee. Flower Suiu-.av.— iT.e cemetery was visit- ed by a large number oi people on Sunday. Most or the graves bore.floral tributes, some of a rich and choice character. The day was 'beautifully fine, there being several hours 01 uninterrupted sunshine. Business Card.—'the new headquarters of the Uatepayeis' Association is in Terrace- road, wheie all orders are taken and -'on promptly ex-tiiieo. Personal supeiyisi&n. i Complaint-• :inst the Town Council will 1 receive immediate attention. Cricket Club.—The annual dinner of the Ceredigion Cricket Club was held on Friday evening last at the White Horse Hotel. The chair was occupied by Mr. Hugh Hughes solicitor, aud the vice-chair by Mr. Richard Jones, Graig Goch. Compliinentarv.—Mr Isaac Hopkins (mayor) has been invi;ed to :utend the 146th anniversary of the Orphan Working- School .n June 22nd next, when the Prince of Wales will preside. The Mayor has also been asked to act as one of the stewards of the festival Property Sale.—Mr. R. K. Jenkins ctfered for sale at the Lion Hotel on Wednesday afternoon the leasehold dwelling house 13, South Marine-terrace, now in the occupation of Mr. George Davis. The highest bid made for the property was one of t800, at which figure it was withdrawn. Personal.—That veterap minister who i well-known to the Baptist Churches of this town ,the Rev. Charles Williams, of Accring- ton, sailed on Saturday from Bristol to the West Indies, where under the auspices of the Baptist Union, he will visit the native churches and confer with them on their work. Death at Hamburg.—News has been re- ceived in the town of the death of Mr. Wal- ter Owen Rogers, second engineer of the steamship Maritime, which took place in hospital at Hamburg. He was the son of Mr. Owen Rogers, Portland-lane, and was 41 years of age. The burial took place at Hamburg on Tuesday in last week. Death- W.. regret to announce the death of Mr William Jospph Jenkins, son of Mr John Jenkins, tailor, Morlais House, Bridge-street, which took place'on Sunday morning He was in his 26th year. He had been ailing for about, ten years, but bore all his suffering: bravely and with cheerfulness. His death will be mourned by a large number of1' friends, amongst whom he was very popular. Deep sympathy is felt with the family in their bereave- ment. the funeral will take place on Friday at two o'clock. A service will be held at St. Paul's, "Welsh Weslevan Chapel, "f which deceased was a faithful member, and the interment will afterwards take place at the Cemetery. Natives" in South Africa.—At the St. David's Day banquet of ttie Bloernf-otitein Cambrian Society, of which Mr Ebon Jones (grandson of the late Ivon) is secretary, it is said that four Aberystwyth men sat side by side, reminding each other of old times" in the "eld country." They were, besides the secretary mentioned, Mr Edward Jenkins, son of Mr J«bn Jenkins, Piince,street Mr Richard Jones Griffiths, son of Mrs Griffiths, butcher, North- parade Mr David Jones, Pale. Llanbaoarn; and Mr Arthur Ivon Jones, another grandsoai of his namesake-lvon. It is pleasant to note how Aber- ystwyth men, even in distant climes, retain the love of country that is so inherent in the Welsh character. County School.—The annual reunion of the Old Pupils' Association took place at the school on Wednesday. March 23rd. under the presidency of Mr John James (Trevecca College). The pro- gramHift was as follows;—Pianoforte duet, Misses Una Morgan and Katie Grithi iis song, MissMollie Owen; song. Mr Lewis J. Morgan; vocal duet, Misses Flossie Edwards and May Brotherton; song, Miss Sophie Evans comic song, Mr Ernie Evans descriptive sketch, Mr S. 0 Owen; barbell and club exhibition. Miss Pbyllis Tuomas, Messrs E. R. Thomas and G. D. Ellis; pianoforte duet, Misses M. J. Phillips and Emily Saycell; sung, Miss Nesta Morgan; song, Mr 1. D. Hopkins son, Miss Lizzie Williams; song, Miss Pollie Jones; song, Mis- Mury Richards white coons, under the leadership of Mr W, T. Williams, B.A. Mr D. J. de Lloyd was elected president of the Association for the ensuing year. Accident.—An accident occurred a'i..h. Harbour works on Monday evening. Wil- liam Jenkins, of Cryntryn-row, in the em- ploy of the contractors, was, with another man. working at a crane. In lowering some stone, Jenkins suddenly got the whole pres- sure thrown upon him, by the man on the other side realising his hold. Unable to re- fain his control over the crane, the handle t swung round rapidly, and struck Jenkins a tremendous blow on the head, rendering him unconscious. The wound bled profusely, and the injured man was immediately taken up, and conveyed to the Infirmary. There he was attended to by Dr. Edwards, who found that the wound was about four inches in length, and extended to the bone. Jenkins was detained, and is now progressing favourably. The Volunteers. The members of the 1st Cardigan Volunteer Artil- lery paraded on Saturday afternoon at the Drill Hall for a route march. There was a muster of about 150. The offi- cers on parade were Captain G. F. Roberts (commander), Captain Rea, Capt. Morgan, Lieutenant Roberts, and Lieutenant-surgeon Thomas. The departure of the men shortly before three, headed by the band of the Brigade, was watched by a large number of interested spectators. The route taken was via Llanbadarn to Lovesgrove, then across to Bow Street, and back via Penglaise Hill. One or two halts were made on the way, and at Bow Street refreshments were supplied. On Sunday, April 10th. there will be a church parade at Llanbadarn. The annual camp, which is to take place this year, "'at Morecambe, is being eagerly looked forward to. The Brigade will leave Aberystwyth on Friday night, May 20th. Benefit Concert.—A concert in aid of the widows and orphans' fund of the Amalgama- ted Society of Railway Servants was held at the Pier Pavilion on Wednesday evening in last week. Major Barry Taunton occupied the chair, and there was a good attendance of railway men and their friends. The ac- companist was Miss Rea. Terrace Road. The Chairman presented Mr J. Lloyd Davies (M. and M. Fireman), and his accom- panist, Mr T. Davies, North Parade, with rosettes for their succul comic element. The following took part—Band of the R.G.A. Volunteers; songs, Mr J. J. Davies, Miss Mollie Owen, Misses G. and Rosie Jones, Mr D. Davies (Llanidloes), Mr J. Lloyd Davies, Mr L. J. Morgan, Mr Tom Morgan and party, Miss E. Ellis, Mr Sinclair, and Miss Lizzie M. Jones; recitations by Miss Warrington and a cornet and violin solo by Mr C. Richards, and Mr D. Price respect- ively. Confectioner's Bankruptcy. The ad- journed examination of W. H. Ward, carry- ing on business at Great Darkgate-street. as restaurant keeper, bilker and 'confectioner, was held at the Town Hall, before Mr Joseph Davies, registrar, on Friday last. Debtor put forward as causes of failure, amount overpaid for goodwill, unforseen expenses, structural alterations and repairs illness of wife and consequent additional expenses for assistance, bank charges and interest, loss in catering contracts, loss in 1903 owing to the inclemency of the weather and general depression, and loss by branch shop in Pier- street. The gross liabilities were put down at £ 1,298, 7s. 5d., and the assets at £ 168 6s. 3d., leaving a deficiency of £1,025, Is. 2d. In reply to the Official Receiver (Mr Thomas Thomas), Mr Ward stated that he had now furnished a cash account showing receipts amounting to £ 3,628 4s. 9d., ana payments amounting to £ 3,458 7s. 9. He had given a second charge on the lease and upon his insurance policy to his London creditors'. Whatever profits he made, he had spent them in the carrying on of the business. He had furnished a further deficiency account and had disclosed everything.—The examination was then closed. Assessment Committee.—A meeting of the Assessment Committee for the Aberystwyth Union was held on Monday, when there were present Captain G. Fossett Roberts (in the. chair), Messrs Edwin Morris (vice-chairman), William Thomas, John Bonner, .Daniel Jones, and Richard Thomas.—A number of objections to the valuation lists were con- sidered. and a supplemental valuation list was submitted and approved of for Aber- ystwyth.—A supplemental valuation list was submitted for Llanfifaangel Lower, and its consideration adjourned.—ft was resolved that the overseer of Llanbadarn Lower be asked to bring in a supplemental valuation list in respect of houses at Piccadilly.—This being the last meeting of the committee for the year, Mr. Daniel Jon4as proposed, Mr. Bonner seconded, and it was unanimously resolved to accord the best thanks of the committee to Captain G F. Roberts, for hig valuable services in the chair during the year.—A like vote of thanks was accorded to Mr. Edwin Morris, the vice-chairman, on the proposition of Mr. William Thomas, seconded by Mr, Daniel Jones, Singing Festival.—The annual musical festival ot the Calvinistic Methodists of the Aberystwyth district was held on Wednesday at Sbiloh Chapel. Prof. David Evan-, Mus.Bac., Cardiff, was this vtar's conductor, anu won high euiogiuuis upon this his tirst appearance in this capacity in the town. At the afternoon meeting, which was pre- sided over by Mr David Samuel, M.A., the Coun-ty School, the names of those successful at the musical examination held the previous day were announced by the examiner, the Rev. J. 1. Rees, Mus.Bac. The chapel was crowded to its utmost capacity at the evening service, when the Rev. K J. llces, M.A., presided. Death of Alderman Pethick.—The news v. ill be received with much regret at Aber- ystwyth of the death of Alderman J. Pethick, J.P., which took place on Tuesday morning at Plymouth as the result of a serious accident in which he was involved on the previous Saturday. A pair of horses which fie was driving bolted, and his dogcart over- turned. Mr. Pethick was taken to the Homoepathic Hospital suffering from a broken nose, three fractured ribs, and a severe shock, and he succumbed to his in- juries on Tuesday morning. He was head of the large firm which has just completed the widening of London Bridge and which was re-opened on Monday. The firm is now engaged in rebuilding Vauxhall Bridge, Lon- don, and has other important works on hand in different parts of the country. Mr. Pethick was also contractor of the Vale of Rheidol Light Railway, and was well-known at Aber- ystwyth, and his son, Mr. Frank Pethick, has a host of friends in the town. He was in his 76th year. and fond always of driving spirited animals, had been the victim of accidents on previous occasions. Ori the present occasion the carriage pole was snapp- ed in 3 places and one of the broken frag- ments penetrated the side of the off horse, and it died a short time afterwards. Mr. Pethick had intended spending the evening of his days to a. large extent in the neigh- bourhood of Aberystwyth, and had taken a fancy to Botcoll Farm, as a desirable place to spend a well-earned retirement. The de- ceased gentleman arranged to visit Aberyst- wyth next Monday. Funeral —The funeral of the late Mrs Benjamin, of Stepney, London, whose death was announced in our last issue, torr, place on Friday afternoon. Previous to the removal of the body, a service was hold at the house in Stepney, and the cortege left shortly after eight o'clock for Euston Station. Charles-street was lined with sympathizing neigh- bours. A large number of Welsh friends had assembled on the platform, where the Rev. D. Oliver, pastor of Mile End C.M. Chapel, conducted a short service, and before the departure of the train the familiar old hymn Bydd myrdd o Ryfeddodau" was sung with much feeling. The body, which was met at Aberystwyth Station on Friday morning by a few friends, was conveyed to Oxford House, North-parade. At three o'clock in the atternoon the funeral left the latter place for inte-ment in the .Cemetery. The Rev. T. E. Roberts, Shiloh, and the 'Rev. R. J. Rees, Taber- nacle. officiated at the house and at the graveside. The funeral was very largely attended, many friends of the family from Blaenplwyf, Capel Seion, and other parts of the country being present. A large number of wreaths were received, of which the following is a list Husband and sons; Mr and Mrs James Rcwe and son, Oxford House Mr and Mrs Thomas Jenkins, Great Darkgate-street; Mr and Mrs Evan Morgan, Leatziincton., Mr and Mrs Evan Edwards and family, "Laurels"; Mr and Mrs John Benjamin, Terrace-road Mr and Miss Jenkins, London Mr and Mrs Ernest Edwards, Liverpool Miss Winnie Edwards, "Laurels"; Miss Myfanwy Lewis, London Mr and Mrs John Lloyd, London Mr and Mrs Jenkir, Lloyd, London; Misses M. and L. Rowe, London; All at Greenfield and Miss Rowe, Corris; Mr and Mrs Parker, London Mrs Thomas and sons, Brady- street, London; Mr and Mrs J. Morris, London; Mr and Mrs Hahn, London; Mr and Mrs Wolve- ridge, London; Mr and Mrs H. Evans and Mrs Jones, London Mrs Jones, Leytonstone, late Bow, London Mrs Howitt, London Mr S. E. Long, London; Mr Arthur Andrews, London; Nell (maid), London; Charlie," London; Osborne and Sparks, Hay and Co., London; Mr and Mrs 0. WHliams. London Mr and Mrs William Thomas, Portland- street; Mrs Edwards and Miss Rees, 67, North- parade. PETTY SESSIONS. The weekly petty sessions were held on Wednes- day at the Town Hall, before the Mayor (Mr Isaac Hopkins), Mr T. Griffiths, and Mr G. Croydon Marks. The Gas Bill.-The Aberystwyth Improvement and Hotel Cambria Co. were summoned by the Aberystwyth Gas Co. for refusing to pay E12 16s 7d due for gas supplied.—An order for payment was made. Rates.—Jonathan C. Hughes, Wellington House, Pontrhydfendigaid, was summoned by the overseers of the poor for refusing to pay 18s 9d due as poor- rate.—There was a dispute as to the amount, and the case was adjourned.—A number of other per- sons had been summoned for non-payment of poor and general district rates, but in each case the amount claimed had been paid. Dismissed.—John William Gould, 18, Thespian- street, who was charged with being drunk at the Police Station on the 26th inst., was dismissed. Extensions.—Extensions of one hour on Saturday night and two hours on Monday night were granted Mr Rufus Williams, Lion Hotel, for dances in con- nection with the reunion of old students of the College.