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Hotel s THE QUEEN'S HOTEL, ABERYSTWYTH. Table D'Hote, 7.30. Boarding Terms from 3 Guineas per Week, or 12s 6d. per day' TET," PI' replete -with every modem appliance and contains Coffee and Dining Rooms, Ladi:) Drawing Room, Recreation Room, Library, Billiard, and Smoking Rooms, and about one hundred Bedrooms. Having a frontage of 150 feet all the Public and Private Sitting Rooms face the sea and arf Lighted by Electricity. W. H. PALMER, Proprietor BELLE VIE HOTEL ABERYSTWYTH. (Facing the Sea and close to the Pier.) The one of the most reasonable and comforta.ble Family a.nd Commercial HofcetS in Walee J TABLE D* Hote., 6-30. Hoarding Terms from Guineas per week, or 9s. per day. 'Bus meets a Trail) j Tariff on Application to the Manageress. W H. PALMER, Proprietor. TFltAIINUS IIOTEL, ABERYSTWYTH THE Hotel is now under new management. It is situate close to the Station and is the most convanien Hotel in Town for Travellers and othc.r3. It has recently been enlarged and is now replete witf "-ery modern convenience and is lighted throughout with the Electric Light. SALMON. PROPBIETOB. Business Notices. THE HORNSBY HOOSIER CORN DRILL Is the Farmers' Favourite* WHY ? BECAUSE (i) Even Crops follow it. (2) It will work on hillv land as well as on the flat. (3) It saves Bushels of Seed every Year. (4) It is easily worked by 2 Horses and ONE MAN. (5) It is the lightest in draught and neatest Drill on the Market lean refer you to dozens of Users in this District that will confirm the above statements. EVERY DRILL IS GUARANTEED TO GIVE SATISFACTION. JUST ARRIVED-A Big Stock of CHAIN HARROWS. My Motto is to satisfy every Customer." For full Particulars and Prices Apply to- J. E. J AMES Ironmonger and Implement Agent, NEWCASTLE EMLYN. 92a MILD & BITTER BEERS OF THE FINEST QUALITY ARE SUPPLIED BY David Roberts A So s LIMITED, THE BKEWERY, I ABERYSTWYTH Price List on Application. The Brewing Waters are of exceptional purity, and only the Finest Materials obtainable are used. GREAT REDUCTION SALE OF HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, CONSISTING OF I • BEDROOM SlITES. DRAWING ROOM SUITES, OVER M ANTLES. SIDE BOARDS, TABLES. HALL STANDS, BED- STEADS. BEDDING, CHAIRS, FLOORCLOTH, &c. GREAT BARGAINS. I Dont miss this opportunity. 23, Pier Street, Aberys twyth Dankl Chomas, OF f IS NOW SHOWING A CHOICE Ladies" & Gents' Umbrellas, FROM 1/6 TO 16/6. Also, Umbrellas Recovered equal to new, at Popular Prices. NOTE A j)-DRBSS- 22 & 24, Little Darkgate-st., ABERYSTWYTH. „ BY ROYAL APPOINTMENT TO HIS MAJESTY THE KING. DAY. SON. AND HEwrrrs LAMBIING AND CALVING REMEDIES. THE GASEOUS FLUID. j THE GASEODYNE. For prostrated Cows nn.) Ewes, Scour, Diarrbcea, I For Paining or Heaving, and Soothing the Nervous Debility, Hoven, Colic, &c. System, also for Dysentery or Flux. Price 20s. per Doz. Price 3s 6d. per Bottle. THE CHEMICAL EXTRACT. I THE RED DRENCH. For anointing pftor Parturition, Straining, and For cleansing Cows and Ewes, Fevers, Chills Red preventing G-i: gr»>ne. For Wounds, Swollen Water, Hide-bound, &c.; prevents Milk Udders, and Sore Teats. I Fever, or Oropping. Price 2s 6d 5. 6..1., and 7s. per Bottle. Price (Cows). 13s.; (Ewes), 3s. 6d. per dozen. UNPARALLELED SUCCESS OF THE LAM!! TNG AND CALVING CHESTS- PRICES COMPLETE, 30s. AND S3 5s. {(CARRIAGE PAID). ROrAL ANTMAL MEDICINE MANUFACTORY, ■22, nORRET STREET. LONDON, W. [EST. 1833.] 7a V 1 I firmly believe that if the Children V V V k i ere well fed our workhouses, gaols and & J sylums would soon be euipty." —Sir JOHN GORST, M.P. vy ONE CUP Oelioiotis OF rlasmon 1^3. Cocoa Equals in nutriment I-lb Beef or Ten Cups of ordinary Cocoa. AND IS ABSOLUTELY FREE FROM CHEMICALS. Braces the Nerves. J? Aids cfigestion. S f ? Invigorates the System. In tins 5d., 9d., Is. 4d. aud 2s, 6d. Business Notices. GarrO J. Walter Evans, ( 19, GREAT DARKGATE STREET, Jj j SctM ABERYSTWYTH, I l S FOR THE CHOICEST AND LARGEST S CTION OY N|J • ?J BOYS' AND MEN'S Iff 111 OVERCOATS j I I 1m AND ALL kinds °F WINTER CLOTHING. 1 I ''FCJTP' NOTED HOUSE FOR JiP' CHILDREN'S & LADIES'JACKETS. &c H H11M Kl/jil !ii: R' AO .0" FIRST-CASS TOBACCOS AND CIGARETTES, AND EVERY DESCRIPTION OF SMOKER'S REQUISITES ^GENTLEMEN'S HAIQDBESSINQ DEPARTMENT, THE "V AaSITY" TOILET SALOON. FIRST-CLASS HANDS KEPT. CENTRAL FOUNDRY AND ENGINEERING WORKS, SMITHFIELD ROAD. Messrs Thomas Williams & Sons Beg to announce that they (pending the erection of their New Foundry) have installed New Plant and Modern Machinery in Temporary Buildings, to enable them to carry on their business as Engineers, Iron Founders, &c., and are now prepared to execute work of every description viz: — MINING AGRICULTURAL AND OTHER MACHINERY, ALSO STEAM GAS, OIL, AND TRACTION ENGINE REPAIRS. Hoping that by prompt attention and moderate charges they will receive public support. THE "WELSH GAZETTE" IS THB RECOGNISED COUNTY PAPER FOR CARDIGANSHIRE. Acknowledged to be the best in the district for its complete service ef news.
I !ABERYSTWYTH GAS COMPANY.
ABERYSTWYTH GAS COMPANY. SHOULD THE TOWN BUY IT? THE ratepayers of Aberystwyth will shortly be asked to express their opinion on a question which affects their interests very closely, and that is, whether the Corporation, under the present circumstances, should not purchase the Gas Works. The question has been forced to the front by the action of the Gas Company in seeking further powers, by means of a Provisional Order. Whatever may be said for and against buying at the present time there is, we think, one simple fact which should be patent to all, and that is, that it will be much more difficult to buy at any future time, especially if the Gas Company gets the fresh powers it now seeks. For the Gas Company applies for the Pro- visional Order to enable it, among other things, to raise further capital, and the result of this will be, as was pointed out by the Town Clerk at the special meeting of the Council on Tuesday, that the Corporation will be :prevented from exercising the power conferred by the Act of 1898 to acquire the undertaking. The Town Council has already presented certain objections to the Board of Trade against the granting of the Provisional Order. The main objections being that the standard price of gas was un- reasonably high, and that the additional borrowing powers, which were sought by the Company, were wholly unnecessary and excessive. There are several objectionable clauses in the Provisional Order which is now being promoted by the Gas Company. Strenuous opposition should be offered to this one: No penalty shall be incurred by the Under- takers for neglect or refusal to give a supply of gas in accordance with the provisions of this Order, or of the enactments incorporated there- with or for insufficiency of pressure, defect of illuminating power, or excess of impurity in the gas supplied by them, in any case, in respect of which the court, having cognizance of the case, are of opinion that such neglect, refusal, in- sufficiency, defect, or excess, was caused by circumstances beyond the control of the Under- takers, or was of so slight or unimportant a character as not materially to affect the value of the supply. If this clause be allowed to pass unmodified, the town will be almost at the mercy of the Company. Inasmuch as all the ratepayers have to use gas, and that they have to depend entirely upon the company for their supply, it in important that they get full and proper value for their money. But this clause as it stands gives the company an endless number of loopholes to escape. The right to purchase conferred upon the Corporation by the Act of 1898, is contained in the following saving clause If at any time within thirty years after the passing of this Act the corporation shall give not less than six months notice in writing to the Company (here-in-after called the undertak- ing ",) and shall obtain the consent of the Local Government Board to such purchase, and shall apply to Parliament or ihe Local Government Board for power to purchase the undertaking, and to supply gas within the borough of Aber- ystwyth, it shall not be lawful for the Company to oppose such application (except as to the details thereof) and if such powers of purchase and supply be granted the Company shall sell, and the corporation shall purchase the under- taking for such price or consideration, and on such terms and conditions as may be agreed upon between the Company and the corporation, or as failing such agreement shall be determined by arbitration. Provided that the amonnt which may have teen expended by the Company in the removal to and the erection of the gasworks on the new site subject to deprccintion shall be an element to be considered by the arbitrator in fixing the amount, which shall be paid by the corporation to the Company for the purchase of the undertaking. The question, therefore, will resolve itself into one of price, and the wisdom of buying or not will depend entirely upon the terms at which the Company is prepared to sell its undertaking. It will never do to buy at any price, and let the Gas Works become a white elephant upon the town. There can be no question that such an undertaking should be in the possession of the town, and if the Corporation can secure it at a fair and reasonable figure, they should not hesitate to buy. The question is one which requires very careful consideration. The Council will have to be very circumspect, and the ratepay- ers should weigh the matter well and avoid a hasty judgment.
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NOTES AND COMMENTS Aberystwyth College has lost an official whom it will be difficult to replace, by the death of the Rev. T. Mortimer Green, regis- trar. He had been connected with the Col- lege since 1892, and had taken a great and active part i nthe development of its various departments. -11- Mr. James Everett, secretary of the National Passive Resistance Committee, re- ports that since May, 2t8h, 1903, 45/599 summonses have been Issued against passive resisters. There have been 1,636 sales, and 106 imprisonments. -11- Mrs. Edward Davies, The Misses Davies, and Mr. David Davies, Plas Dinam, have jointly promised to contribute zC2,000 to the Aberystwyth Welsh Library Building Fund, in the event of Aberystwyth being selected as the location of the proposed National Library for Wales. -JJ- During the gale which blew over this dis- trict on Saturday evening houses were struck by lightning at Llanrhystyd and Dihewyd. At the latter place a woman and three children sustained serious injuries and are reported to be in a precarious con- dition. -{f- By ther death of Mr. David Davies, Angel House, Newcastle Emlyn has lost one of its best known public men. Mr. Davies took an active interest in all movements pertain- ing to agriculture, and often acted as judge at local shows. -1- "Ninety-nine per cent, of these men go to Wales, which is the tramp's Klondyke," said a police inspector at Northwich court on Saturday. The two tramps charged were sent to prison for seven days. Members of Boards of Guardians should make a note of this. -¡¡- The South Wales coalfield has again been the scene of a terrible explosion, this time at the Cambrian Colleries, Clydach Vale, near Pontypridd, one of the largest mining concerns in the Principality. The colliery employs nearly 4,000 men, and is situated in a remote hilly district over two miles from Llwynpia, in the Rhondda Valley. To add to the horrors of the calamity, the pit took fire, and 32 men met with a terrible death. All the bodies were recovered by Tuesday. -1/- Mr. James Bryce, addressing a Liberal meeting at Wolverton, said the MacDonnell incident showed that the present system of governing Ireland was indefensible. "Un- stable as water, thou shall not excel" might be said of the present Ministers, who flew even from their own good deeds at the first outcry from a petty faction. In the great issue of Free Trade against Protection they dare not even declare on which side they stood. But invented trumpery make- believes. They won the election of 1900 by a trick, they had betrayed the confidence of the nation by forcing through Parliament measures of which they knew the people dis- approved, and now they were violating all constitutional rules and principles by stick- ing to office when the nation wanted to be rid of them. Dignity was gone, the sense of duty was gone, and the respect even of their sup- porters was gone. IIItiI The Army Estimates, show a total of near- ly thirty millions, or almost a million in ad- vance of last year. But for the cost of rearming the artillery, the Estimates, it is said, would have been lower than last year, but this one item amounts to nearly a million and a quarter. -u- Speaking at Lancaster on Monday, Canon Hicks said the Government was slow to re- spond to the request of the medical man that the injurious effects of alcohol should be taught in schools, because this Parliament was absolutely under the thumb of the liquor traffic. During strikes and lock-outs there was always a decline of the death-rate among children, because mothers did not go to the mill and fathers could not afford drink Millions were spent in slaying one another to create markets when by checking the drink traffic we could have a home market of enor- mous capacity. At Aberystwyth County Court on Friday Joseph P. Salmon, engine driver, claimed five guineas from the Manchester and Mil- ford Railway Company as damages for wrongful dismissal. On October 7th the plaintiff was the driver of an excursion train from Pencader to Aberystwyth which broke down on the way owing to the lead plug in the boiler dropping out consequent upon a shortage of water in tHe tank. The defend- ants alleged negligence on the plaintiff's part in not seeing that he had plenty of water and also in leaving his engine unat- tended at Pencader when it was blowing off steam. A verdict was given for the do- fendants. To anyone who will peruse the evidence the verdict will not, we think, come as a surprise; and every fair-minded man must admit that the defendant Com- pany was not only fully justified, but in duty bound, to pursue the course it did in order to retain the confidence of its pa&sengers. -11- If one thing impresses us more than an- other in Mr. Bircham's periodic addresses to the Guardians it is the enormous waste in the administration of the Poor Law. it. is astonishing with what complacency the Guardians listen to this story of monstrous extravagances, year after year. No protest of any kind is uttered, and no effort, what- ever at reform is ever made. Although the ratepayers, are heavily burdened for the re- lief of the poor, but a very small proportion, of the money is actually devoted to that fur- pose. There can be no question that there is ample room for reform in this matter; and the large sums of money now wasted in the administration of the poor law and in work- house management if properly applied would do much to provide comfortable homes out- side the workhouse for hard-working respect- able people. Why should not some provision be made for the old age of working people, so that in their localities they might without loss of respect receive their allowance with the same satisfaction as the half-pay officer took his half pay or the retired Civil Servant his pension ?
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NEWCASTLE EMLYN. Seed.—This season again Mr. J. R. Jones The Pharmacy, has a large stock of all kind of garden and agricultural seeds in prime condition. Spring Cleaning.—For Cleaning, windows, mirrors,, and all kinds of glass, try "Brilline" This is a dry polish, and is therefore clean in use, will polish all kind of glass, wear like diamonds. Sold in Id. packets, and 6d. boxes.—Sole agent, J. E. James, Gwalia. Death of Mrs. Savage.—The death took place at Bangor, North Wales, on Saturday week of Mrs. Savage, the wife o Colonel Savage, V.D., and sister-in-law to Mr. E. H. Williams, of this town. The deceased lady was the youngest daughter of the late rTij' k' Hall, formerly manager of the Old Bank, Bangor, and sister to Mrs. Tho- mas Davis, formerly of Padarn Villa, Aber- ystwyth. She was twice mayoress of Ban- gor and was held in high esteem by all who knew her. To Farmers and others.—For the conveni- ence of their numerous customers in this district, Messrs. Bibby and Sons, Liverpool, who own the largest oil-cake mills in the world, have arranged to open stores in this town. The warehouse is situated at the back of Plough Inn, c/o Mr. Samuel Wil- liams, where a constant stock of every des- cription of oil cakes, Linseed and Cotton Cakes, "Cream Meal" fcor oalf rearing, screened linseed, etc., will be stored. Guar- anteed analyses and prices on application there. TESTIMONIAL TO THE REV. EVAN PHILLIPS. The mooted testimonial to the Rev. Evan Phillips is now fairly launched, and the many friends and admirers of the reverend gentle- man will be pleased to hear that subscriptions are coming in from all quarters of the prin- cipality and English places where there are Welsh residents, in a highly satisfactory manner. We are very pleased to give what publicity we can to this praiseworthy move- ment, and are glad to find that the press generally, irrespective of party or creed are giving it kindly and prominent notice. It is to be hoped that a sufficient sum will be collected to relieve this godly man and those dependent on him from the cares of this world during his remaining days. Dr. Jos- hua Powell, J.P., is the capable chairman of the committee, aided by Mr. D. Davies. Angel House, as vice-chairman, while all subscriptions will be received and acknow- ledged by Mrs. Joshua Powell, Cawdor-ter- race, Newcastle Emlyn. The secretaries are the Revs. W. Talfan Davies Closygraig, Velindre, Henllan, R.S.O., and Rev. R. Roberts-Davies, Capel Drindod. Henllan kgeneral secretaries), Mr. Walter J. Thomas, Adpar Shop, Newcastle Emlyn (local secre- tary), and Mr. E. G. Jones, N. P. Bank Newcastle Emlyn secretary for North Wales). BETTWS AND DISTRICT PLOUGHING MATCH. This match was held in a field kindly lent for the purpose by Mr. Thomas, Plas, Aberporth, at Parkau, Brongwyn on Wednesday in last week. The judges for ploughing were Messrs. E. Rees, Pengelli. E. James, Parktwad, Boncath, and J. Griffiths, Blaencerdinfach, Ffostrasol; and for horses, E. Rees, Pengelli. The results were as follows: .Champion class: 1st prize (silver cup), Enos Davies, Hafod, Llandygwydd; 2nd S. Jolies, Panteinon, Newcastle Emlyn; 3rd W. Davies, Clyngwyn, Conwil. 1st general class: 1st J. Reps, Penbeilibach; 2nd J. Evans, Nantycerrig; 3rd D. Jones, Brynwrog; 4 D. Crompton, Cilfail^. 2nd. general class-. 1 S. O. James, Tyhen; 2nd and 3rd. divided between J. Evans, Penwenallt and Alfred Briggs, Penbwliaid; 4th, divided between S. James, Tiefaesfach, and Fred Strange, Trefaesfawr. Jun- ior class: 1st, T. Thomas, Dolwen; 2nd, J.* Cromp- ton, Blaensylltyr; 3rd. B. Richards, Paiitdawel; 4th W. Wakeling, Trefaesfawr. Special prizes: Silver medal given by Mr. T. M. Daniel, ironmonger for the best ridge in the field. Enos Davies, Hafod. Pair of leggings for the best back in junior class: T. Thomas, Dolwen, Bryngwyn.i A Fine Razor, given by Mr. J. E. James, ironmonger, for the best ridge in 2nd general class, S. O. James, Tyhen. Gents felt hat given by Messrs Thomas and Evans, to the one who opened first and took a prize for I ploughing, Ben Rieltaidg, Pantdaniel. Cart whip given by Mr. T. James, saddler, to the one who finished first and took a prize in ploughing, B Richards, Prntdaniel. Walking stick given by MT- J. Evans,, Trefaesfawr to the one who onem-d without stopping, Be.i Richards, Pantdaniel, pair of patent steel whippletrees given by Meters D. Jones and sons. Lion. Beul&h, Cardiganshire," for the best ridge on the field ploughed with a plough of their own make, Enos Davies Hafod, Llandy- gwydd, Boncath. Pair of carvers given by Mr Arthur P. Davies, watchmaker and jeweller, Ad- par, for the best pair of horses, T. Davies, Bron- wion, Stud Farm; 2nd, W. Davies, Clynewvn Conwil. s
Basic Slag.
Basic Slag. ITS USE AND ADVANTAGES. There was a fair gathering of representa- tive farmers at the Salutation Hotel, New- castle Emlyn on Friday afternoon last, when Mr. W. A. Cox. representing Messrs. Chemi- cal Works, late H. and E. Albert, London), delivered an address on "Basic Slag." On the motion of Mr. John Thomas, merchant, seconded by Mr. Jones, Dolwen, Mr. J. Ev- ans Davies, Blaendyffryn was selected chair- man in the absence of Mr. Davies, of Sych- nant. The room had to be darkened in order that the lantern slidey illustrating the lecture might be shown, and this was done success- fully. Mr. Cox, at the commencement, re- marked that it was his misfortune not to be a Welshman—(laughter)—and to be unac- quainted with the wonders of their native tongue, so he would have to rely on that patience and indulgence which he invariably met with whenever he came into the princi- pality. During his twelve years' connection with the firm, it had been his duty, no less than his pleasure, to travel far and seek much in the interests of basic slag, and he could testify to the wonderful thing it was doing as a manure. As they knew basic slag had made its name chiefly as a great grass renovator. He had been reading only that day an article by Professor Middleton, of Cambridge, and formerly of the Agricul- tural Department at the Aberystwyth Col- lege, which stated that during the last fifty years some 2,000,000 acres of old worn out wheat land had been laid down to permanent grass, although much of it was practically worthless. This however did not end that somewhat sad tale, for he added that "much of this poor and seemingly worthless grass land has been improved to a remarkable ex- tent by the simple and econimical use of basic slag." His chief object that day however was to urge its use for root crops, and he hoped his talk would convince them that basic slag should be given a wider field of operation than had hitherto been accorded it. (Hear, hear). He was convinced that once this manure was bet- ter understood they would use a thousand tons of it for arable soils where they now used a hundred for grass lands. Mr. Cox then put some interesting slides through, giving particulars of the production of basic slag. :—It was pointed out that the slag ob- tained in the first stage of purifying the iron stone, to obtain "pig" iron, was only blast furnace slag, and should not be confounded with basic slag as used in agriculture. It was the further treatment of the "pig" in the steel furnace, when being converted into pure steel, which yielded the basic slag known to the farmer. The slag is reduced to the necessary degree of fineness by means of powerful ball mills, 80 to 90- per cent of the powder being guaranteed to pass through a sieve having 10,000 holes to the square inch. Wi(th regard/ to the p-etrcentage of phosphates contained, this depended chiefly upon the quality of the iron stone used. A guarantee of phosphates should be obtained in all cases. The manure should be put down on the ploughed land in early spring. The idea had been that basic slag being an in- soluable manure-he did not like the word because it conveyed a strong impression.— was an autumn treatment, but the improve- ments to turnip crops by treatment in spring could not be over estimated. The introduc- tion of basic slag about fifteen years ago when. superphosphate and dissolved bone manures held almost a supreme position, led to competition and the experiments carried out at that time made the suitability of basic slag abundantly clear. The opinion that basic slag as manure for root crops must be applied in the autumn had retarded its much wider use, and to dispel this idea Mr. Cox quoted several agricultural' authorities the following amongst others :— Professor Freer-Thonger, formerly of Col- onial College. Hollesley Bay:—Careful study of the chemical properties of the basic slag on the one hand, and practical experience on the other, have shown that there is no nec- essity for this manure to be in contact with the soil for any length of time before it is utilisable by plants. There is, therefore, r.o necessity to apply basic slag, that is inte? .l- ed to benefit Spring grown crops, in ut- umn." (East Anglian Daily Times, March 12th, 1904.) Professor John Wrightson, Agricultural College, Downton, Wilts. 'The high value of basic slag for grassland and corn is well established: Its success when drilled with Turnips, Rape and other roots indicates that it is quickly assimilable, for no class of crops require their food in so prepared a state. The behaviour of a crop is a safer test even than analysis and when a fertilizer can be relied on to to produce a marked increase on Rape or Swedes, it proves conclusively that the plants can absorb it. I have never hesitated to apply basic slag to root crops, nor grudged an extra hundredweight or two beyond the usual dressing of superphosphate. (Agricultural Gazette, March 30th, 1902.) Department of Agriculture for Ireland. Leaflet No. 22. (Revised):—"Basic slag may also be used along, with farmyard manure in the cultivation of swedes, and turnips. For root crops, along, with farmyard manure, 4 to 5 cwt. per statute acre will substantially increase the yield." Resuming, Mr. Cox said he was not going to run down farm yard manure, because it was one of the farmer's best i'rienas—(yos, yes)—but he would say that he did not think they need regret it very much if their supply ran short. Experiments were showing it was possible to obtain equal crops by the aid of artificial manure, and he thought the best thing was to use a dressing of Jannyard man- ure mixed with artificial. (Hear, hear). If the question arose in their minds "shall I be doing any good in applying basic slag for this years crop," ha would answer he thought they would be acting as wise men. When the manure was laid in the ground in the spring it was in immediate contact with the giovvmg plant, and the difference in the re- sults could be gauged by an experiment where land on tour farms was dressed part in autumn, and the other in spring. The autumn dressed land gave twenty four tons eight cwt., per acre, and the spring dressed, twenty |six tons seventeen cwts. Eixperai- ments in 1903.-a bad season-gave an aver- age difference on eleven farma of one ton three cwtB per acre. The results obtained by basic slag in a root growing competition last season, under the auspices of the Tur- riff and Garioch Analytical Association were also cited. The first prize winner dressed one plot with fifteen tons of farmyard man- ure, three cwt kainit, and one cwt sulphate of ammonia, gathering thirty four tons, eleven cwts, one quarter, twenty pounds, and to a second plot he added to the other manures, ten cwt of basic slag, the crop be- ing forty-eight ,toM, fourteen cwts, one quarter, and four pounds, an increase due to basic slag of fourteen tons, two cwts, three quarters, twelve pounds, a profit of £5 16s. on the outlay of this manure. The second prize winner, added seven cwt of basic slag to ten tons of farmyard, and one cwt of nit- rate, the result being an increase due to basic slag of ten tons eight cwts, two quar- ters, eight pounds. Concluding this point, he said that if when using a dressing of farm- yard manure they added six or eight cwts of basic slag they would be all right. The di- sease known as "finger and toe" was next spoken of, and authorities quoted showing that "if turnip land shows a tendency to this, it is inadvisable to use superphosphate or dissolved bones. The best phosphatic man- ure to use under these circumstances is basic slag, its superior effect on diseased land being frequently most marked," (Dr. J. W. Paterson, West of Scotland Agricul- tural College). Several lantern slides were used, one showing a striking beneficial effect, the disease being entirely wiped away from the field. Attention was drawn to two slides which showed a successful working with pota- toes, an increase of about four tons being caused by the use of basic slag, a profit of something like £9 per acre. As regarded cereals, many experiments had been carried out and satisfactory results arrived at, in Worcester the application of slag having given an increase of one ton fourteen cwts. Striking views were displayed as to the eff- ects of basic slag oh grass on various soils, but Mr. Cox recommended that where the soil was exceptionally light it was advisable to use Kainit in conjunction with basic slag. Where soil was particularly poor they might put on about ten cwts as a first dressing, and then four or five years afterwards a smaller dressing of about five cwts. Tfie last point discussed, and a very interesting one, was the relative effects of basic slag and superphosphate upon the feeding quality of swedes fed to sheep. The official report. on experiments conducted under the Glasgow college stated that "over the whole period the basic slag forty (sheep) made nearly fifteen per cent more increase than the forty fed on the superphosphate roots, although the ani- mals were similarly treated in every way." Two lots -of sheep also were fed on land that had received ten cwts. of basic slag at one dressing, and the same amount in two dress- ings respectively. The live weight increase on the first plot was 822 pounds, and on the second, 600 pounds, a profit in the first place of 158s. and in the second 108s. on the six year's grazing. This showed the superiority of the single dressing. (Applause). Mr. Cbx invrlted any inquiry, and tihe question was asked whether bat;.ic slag work- ed well when lime was also put on.—Mr. Cox replied that it did not work so well as without lime, unless the soil was poor in phosphoric acid. Hearty votes of thanks were accorded the speaker and the chairman, and the meeting then broke up,
TREGARON.
TREGARON. Education.—A meeting of the Local Tnaiiag-* ers was held at Swyddffynon on Saturday. The bulk of the business of the meeting, was, not of puglic interest, being mostly routine work. Tregaron Footbridge.—It would be very interesting to the ratepayers to know why does the road surveyor, Mr. Morgan Jones, not carry out the instructions 01 the Dis- trict Council with reference to the above footbridge. It. will be admitted by all con- cerned that the condition of the entrance to the bridge from Chapel-street, is not only dilapidated, but very dangerous, especially to old people after dark. And again since the woouen troughs have been taken away, it is in great danger of being carried away by any possible flood. Why wait till some- one breaks a leg, an arm, or is killed ? would it not be wiser to do ones duty at the earliest possable time ? There are many other things to bring before the public, which at another time, perhaps shall be dealt with. Parish Council.—The monthly meeting of the above Council was held on Friday even- ing the following being present: Messrs. David Thomas (chairman), E. Isaac Davies, M. J. Davies, H.W. Jones, David Jones, John Evans, P. W. Rees, S. Hughes, and the Clerk.—The question of the advisability of repairing the fullbrook path was wain brought under consideration, and t-a& eventually resolved that inasmuch as a -r path from the district towards the road leading to Berth was in good cond t I and a very little distance further, tha^> Sa Council could not see their way clear ifao anything in the matter at present.-The Committee reported the Tanrallt footbridge to be in good condition and recommended that the bill for its repairs be passed. Few bills were presented and passed ,cheques in payment being oiavvn and sigiied.-Tho Council expected from rumours outside to hear from the District Council "re the Tre- garon water supply" but no communication was received by the Clerk, and the Council gathered therefrom that the rumour must be incorrect. Death of Mr. Davies, Penlan.Az briefly reported in our last issue Mr. Jno. Davies, i-enlan farm, lregaron, met with an accident on the 22nd ult., which resulted in his death on the 5th inst. An inquest was held at the house on Tuesday evening in last week be- fore Dr. Evans, Lampeter, coroner, and Mr. Thomas Evans, formean of the jury.The witnesses called were Mary Jones, servant, John Davies, son, and Dr. E. Lloyd, M.B. The doctor gave it as his opinion that de- ceasad had died owing to a shock received through a fall from the straw rick in the barn, at the foot of which he was found by the servant. The jury returned a verdict accordingly.—The funeral took place on Thursday afternoon, and was very largely attended, the deceased being much respect- ed by all who knew him. The chief mourn- ers were: Mrs. Davies, Penlan (widow), John, David, and Samuel (sons), and one daughter., The Rev. Eli Evans, Congregational minis- ter, Llanfair, officiated at< the house, and the Rev. Morgan Evans, C.M. minister, Tre- garon, officiated at the chapel, and grave- side in the C.M. Cemetery. Sincere sym- pathy is felt for the family; their grief being naturally intensified by the very recent, death of the deceaseds' daughter, the wife of Mr. Thos. Jenkins. TrecefeL Tregaron.
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Jill, Hi! ABERA VKON. The Welsh Library.—Principal Roberts, addressed a meeting at this place on Wed- nesday evening in behalf of the claims, of Aberystwyth to the Welsh National Library. A resolution in support of Aberystwyth was. adopted. Midwives Act.-A meeting of the County Councillors and Aldermen residing in the. Aberayron Union, was held on Thursday, at. the Town Hall, convened by Alderman E.. Lima Jones, for the purpose of bringing tha proviaious of this Act into working order., and forming a committee whose functions are to be defined hereafter, ihe following were co- opted members of the committee: Miss Lewis.. Tyddyndu, Cribyn; Drs. Williams and Dav- ies, Aberayron; Drj. Evans, Green grove,. Dr. Evans, Park-street, and Dr. Evans,, Cefnwig House, Newquay. Quarterly Meetings.—ihe congregational-r ists for Caraiganshu'e held then- quarterly meeting at liiwynceiyn on Wetinesuay and. lhursuay last. A conlerejice was held in,tile- aiteruood ot the lornier day presided over by the xit-v'. B. Carolan Davies, lyngwndwn,. who is the chairman lor tne year.—it was re- solved that the next meeting should be held at Newcastle Emlyn in Aiay, "d-ttle Rev. ,j. Llwyncelyn was deputed to read a paper Oil "temperance. —Tue transfer of tne ltev. J. Rowlands, Lampeter irojn. the ,;>cn;th. Glamorgan A isoc-iacaon was received and accepted, and a hearty welcome wafi, ac- corded hun. tieaity congratulations were accorded the Kev. Mr. Morris, Cardigan up- on his recovery from the recent operation and a vote oi thanks was accorded to. the Capel Mair, Cardigan, for the excellent testi- monial they. had given to Mr. Morris.:—An, excellent paper on "t pwipud yn ngwyneb gofynion yr Oes" was read by Proiesaor D. M. Lewis, Aberystwyth, which was followed by a discussion by the several. ministers pre- sent.—In the evening and on the following day eloquent sermons were delivered to large congregations by the Revs T. D. Thomas, Llanon; B, C. Davies, Tyngwndwn; J., Wil- liams, Llechryd; E. Evans, Lampeter; H. Jontf, l\"a,ldybrenin; D. Walters,. Bryn Sion; Evans, Wig;, and Dr. Ben Davies, Newcastle Emlyn.—During the day the min- isters were taken by Mr. Morgan. Evans, J.P. Oakford to view the old Penybank Academy, where the famous Dr., Phillips, of Neuaddlwyd, kept a school.—It is also in- teresting to note that this year thø church at Llwyncelyn celebrates its jubilee, having been opened fifty years, ago, Mr. Morgan Evans being one of its founders.
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COTTAGE STRUCK BY LIGHTNING Ar DIHEWYD. MOTHER AND CHILDREN SERIOUSLY INJURED. Quite a consternation was. created in the,, quiet village of Dihewyd on Saturday even- ing by the news that a flash of lightning had, struck a little cottage known as Blaencil- llwch. The occupant, Mrs. Rachel Harries,, was at the time Slttlllg, with, her two-year- oid child oy tire fue. fcnx other little child- ren were in. a bed close to dlÐ fireplace,. Aoout nine o'clock, says- Harries, white she was thus before the tire the lightning,, came down through the ciumney, struck, her on the head, ana passed along the side of ner little child, scorching, him seriously. from head to foot. two little glrb" who stood close by were, also seriously injured. tneir skin having been burnt off. To., inake matters worse, the ciumney tell in, and one or the girls was almost buried beneath. 1the ictebris. the eldest daughter, a. girl. of eleven and her little brother, a lad of nine, escaped uninjured and they ran to get as- sistance. Messrs E. Hugnes, corner" shop, J. Williams, Ffosdwiij, J. Davies, Bryndahs, f. Evans, Ysguborfach and J. Hughes," Cross- wood were soon on the spot. They found the mother in a pitiable condition, lying on a heap. of stcsnes in the kitchen, her fàoo cov- ered with blood. With one hand she clench- ed her baby and with the other her little ten year old daughter .who had sustained injur- ies by the falling stones. Mrs, Harries, whose arms had been badly burnt, implored her neighbours to bind her wounds, as she was in great agony. Thref" little girls—the- eldest nine and the youngest five—were, found in a little bed close to the fireplace. Two of them. were uninjured,, having beqrt protected by the top of the bed which had, fallen and covered them. The other little. girl was in the act of gosing t bed when the, house was struck and she wtis badly injured by the lightning and the falling stones.. They were quickly removed to a r^/dibour'f* house where all possible attentio,z,D'-zl' aivelt to their injuries. When one looil ¡;: cr,r f b, ruined house, the marvel is says respondent, that any of the occu- Es- caped with their lives.. The dc,- te that the mother,, and three of -en l J'e not yet out of danger. MucVS^^tV'y is expressed with Mrs. Harries, wli^J hus- band works in Glamorganshire. v i
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Messrs Scitton and Sons, Reading, are giv, ing a PriTie of £ 2 2s at the Jjlanilar Show this year for the best 2 acres of Swedes grwn from their seed. They duplicate also. any prizes won for root crops where the seed Q1& been obtained from i/hern,