Welsh Gazette and West Wales Advertiser

)..1_ 1. kJ f .1. j ..1. ABERYSTWYTH. I, The Militia.-—The "London Gazette" an- nounces the appointment of Harold Bromley Way o-entieinan, as second-lieutenant in the Cardigan Royal Garrison Artillery (Militia.) Ministerial.—Mr. E. G..Miles, son of Mr. R H, Miles, Victoria-square, Aberdare, a student of Aberystwyth t. dyersity College, .&8 accepted the pastorate of the bpellow- lano English Presbyterian Church, Liver- pool. Railway News. —It ia stated that the directors 01 the London and North W ester xi Railway Company will vi&it Aberystwyth on May 30th. The object of the visit has not been divulged, out ic is bcLeved it will have an important bearing on the future working of th2 Cambrian line. Birds of Feather.-Here is a paragraph from the West urn iiaii for c f »daj correspondent, v 1 o is sated vita norma happenings, says that he should greatly like to attend the meeting of a council composed of the German Emperor, Councillors J. Gibson (.Aberystwyth), Mr. C. K.^ StaiitOLi {Aberdare), and Councillor C'hnppell (Carditt., Original.—At a school not a hundred miles^from Aberystwyth, a teacher was re- centlv giving his cuiss a gtainmar lesson. Having eiplained that the meaning of the word imbioo" was "to take in," he in- vited his pupils to give him a sentence con- taining that word. After a slight pause, one mall starred his teacher with the reply that my mother imbibes lodgers.' 1.0.0 T.-The weekly meeting of the Ybt- wyth Lodge of I.O.G.T. was held at the Pro- gress Hall on Friday evening last. The fol- lowing programme was gone through: Reci- tation, Bro. J. R. Evans; recitation, Bro. Tommy Jones; recitation, Lizzie Humphreys paper, Sister E. Williams; recitation, Bro. Jenkins, Tvhen; recitation. Bro. E. T. Davies (W.S.); recitation, Sister Maggie Lewis. Preaching Services.—The anniversary ser- vices of Salem Welsh Calvinit>tic Methodist Chapel, Portland-street, were held on Tues- day evening and throughout Wednesday. The special preachers were the Rev. Griffith Parrv Williams, Pontypridd, and the Rev. Pules ton Jones, M.A., Port Dinorwic. There e were large congregations, Wednesday even- ing's service being held at Shiloh Chapel, which had been kindly lent for the occasion. Football.—On Saturday afternoon, New- town R.W.W., met the College XI., on the Vicarage Field in a League contest. A atrong wind was blowing, and in- the first half the visitors had the advantage of it. And succeeded in scoring a couple of goals. In the second half ths College showed im- proved form and piewsed considerably, scor- ing two goals in the last quarter of an hour. Unfortunately, during the last few minutes they allowed the visitors to slip away and a goal. Final score: Newtown, three goals; College, two goals. Assessment Coram* t toe.—A meeting of the Assessment Committee of the Aberystwyth Union was held on Monday, when there were present M?es s. Edwin Morris, E. J. Evans, Wm. Morris. Richard Thomas, John Bonner, Wm. Mason, Edward Jones, David Jones (Llanychaiarn), and Evan Jones (Llanrhy- tyd) It was proposed by Mr. E. J. Evans, seconded by Mr. Wm. Mason, and unani- mously resolved th!t Mr. Edwin Morns be appointed chairman for the ensuing year.— Mr. W in. Morris npiwnt-od vico-chairmnu —A number of supplemental valuation lists were wbnuttod by th. overseers and con- sidered. Benefit Concert.—A grand concert was held at the CoLseum on tnday evening last tor the beueiit oi Air. ll. A. James, headmaster of Borih UJwlcil School. iUc object was a deserving one, and the large audience testi- fied to tiie esteem in which Mr. James is held, and the sympathy ielt with him in his long illness. The chair was occupied by Archdeacon Williams. The following pro- gramme was gone through:—Pianoforte solo, Miss Uea; song, '• W here the Lindens Bloom," Mr. Jack Edwards; solo, Hear, ye Israel" ("Elijah") Miss Annie Williams; song, Angus Macdonald," Miss Josephine Wiiiiaras; song, Nirvana, Mr. Eran Lewis; mIa, "Lead Kindly Light," Mrs. W. G. Powney; song, Nant y Mynycld," Miss E D. Ellis; duett, "Keys of my heart," Miss Williams and Mr. Lewis: male voice chorus, vr y Ystuyth Male Voice Party (conductor, Mr. Tom Phillips); 4iOng, "Llam y Cariadau," Miss M. Parry; song, "Alone on the Raft," Mrs. W. G. Powlley; song, "Unwaith Etc yn Nghymru Anwyi," :.1iSd Josephine Williams; song, Baner ein Gwlad," Mr. Evan Lewis: song, "Yr Hen Gerddor," Miss Annie Williams; duett, Venetian Boat Song," Miss Wil- liams and Mr. Lewis. Miss Rea actod aa aceompani&t. A vote of thanks to the artistes was passed, on the proposition of the Chairman, seconded by Mr. R. J. Jones. Mr. David Phillips was also heartily thanked for the free use of ihe hall. Domestic infelicity. — James Stephens, Llanbadarn, was charged at the Police Sta- tion, Aberystwyth, on Friday last with neg- lecting to maintain his wife, Mar- garet Stephens, who had become chargeable to the Union. Mr. T. J. Samuel appeared for the defence. The I wife said they had been married for two years, and this was the third time her hus- band had lett her. He gave her 8s. 6d. last I weekj or the t'vo previous two weeks and ^evCxiil other weeks during tho winter months S1Ð received notlrng toward her maintenance. She went to live with her mother on the previous Saturday, and took away clothing and other things which be- longed to her.—Defendant aid his wife left him becauso she said she v. ould rather live with her mother than with him. She also said she would put the bdby out. to rear, and go and work herself. He went to look for voik on the previous Saturday, but failed to g,, any. h hen he returned to the ho use ha ifo hanred him the key, and said he was gcxug to live with her mother. He ) had g.v his wife on an average 10s. a week throughout the winter. There had not been a s:i;ge v.eek in which she had not had money.-—" h repud ?t. A this statement, nd said sho did not get any money the week be, ore she left her husband.—In reply to Mr. Smld. defendant said he was pre- pared tc h.s ife provided her mother kept away from them. She was the oause oc all trouble.—The magistrates (The M.-y> d Alderman E. P. Wynne), in dismissing thu case, said they did not see •ufficiert r-:ason to make an order. They advised hvisbmd wife to try to come to a better understanding. P.S.N.—On Saturday evening the last of the Pleasant Saturday Evening entertain- ments was held in the Market Hall, and proved to be a great success, no better en- tertainment having been given during the months the meetings have been held. The following programme was gone through, and although it was a lengthy one, some of the items .nr2 encored. It is a remarkable fact that whenever children performed at these effect jinments the audience was in- variably plensrd. The executive committee • of the Kree Church Council who have had charge of tho P.S.N. meetings are sincerely grateful for, rmd heartily acknowledges the valuable services given by the many sym- pathetic and warm-hearted friends who have assst.«vl. One lady in particular, has afttended eve-y P.S.N., and has either sang, played, or accompanied at every meeting To this yorng lady—Mis.s Pollie Jones—the committee and the regular attendants at the meetings, fee! that they owe a deep debt of gratitude to her, and that some visible expiession r-f it should be made. During the sr inters! on Saturday evening last the visible "^pre^'on was mnde manifest bv presentmcr hor Hth a beautifully bound, ancl -duly mse-bed.^ cony of T' e Gems of Welsh Melody." presentation was made through the. p.8.N. secretary, Mr. Fearn- sides. Fre closing the meeting, Mr. Fearn- tiides repc! ^'e P.S.N, balance sheet, which showed a balance of about {' ".it h tVs sum the oe.r.mjttee had hired a splendid room fom Market fot. the Militiamen to urn in of sn evening as a counter attrac- tion "f) the nnblic house. The following programmA as admirably sustainedFan drill by "l,]k"T" of the Presbyterian Chanel: Merrv Hovg • "GoorLbye to !inef. moridoline <;(\1. Mr. Edga- Williams- sonyr. Miss Orrpn, Stanl«v-to»*- » ace song. T>ol!ie Jones • song, Mr. J. J. Da vies: M> John "pre««nta- 60H to PoUfo. Jones- <(In,! "Thc Children's Home," Miss Richards; sonrr. Miss ^v.-pn whistling song with «utoha';n and accompnn'icnt, 5 Mr. W'll*>Tns nnd Mr. Lewis: duett. Misses 1 Richardson- rr<t«tion. ^r-or. Corner," 1 Mrs. Per.* i1")"1, Mr. E. T. T>wis; song. 1 Mr. John OWAJI. 1 I College Baza.'ir. — The bazaar hc-Ul at the j College la.st wjek in aid of the Athletic Funds realisi-d the handsome total of £400. Miss Carpentei;.—On Thursday afturnoon a large painting of Miss Carpenter^ fonnes-ly Viarden of the Wonien's Hostel, was unveiled at Alexandra Hall. Marriage.—The marriage was solemnised at Newtown on Wednesday, between Mr. Richard Richards. B.A., of Gwarielm and Miss Jennie Jones, lormerly of Tanyeastell Farm. The Weather.—The weather during the jicst v ek has gone how mild to cold, par- ticularly at nights. There has been sun- shine on most days, but the warmth has been dissipated by a keen north-easterly vand. On Monday morning there were hail showers in the neighbourhood of Llanfihangei C:ouddyn and Penllwyn. Heavy rain fell on Tuesday night to the great relief of farm- ers, the bed in some places having become (-1 iousiy parched. A Silver Lining.—Here is another para- graph lrom the Western Mai! for Satur- day':—Fairplay to Aberystwyth, it produces something besides sea pebbles and strong language" Mr. Alfred Noyes, the new poet, was born in the sad sea townlet of the lurid talk. He had a poem on "Drake "in a re- cent number of Blackwood's," which has aroused the enthusiasm of Mr. Joseph Hat- ton, who describes it as" one of the finest pieces cf v ork since Tennyson died, and Swinburne interpreted the wild and mys- terious music of the North Sea, and Kipling wrote The Seven Sens.' It fairly pulsates with the adventurous spirit of the age when the western pioneers lifted the mysterious veil of the new world. The sailing of Drake's five ships from calm old Plymouth Sound, 'out to see?: for gold over the silver sea,' is one of the most fascinating passages of ocean adventure I can at the moment re-call to mind. There is no sickly sentimen- tality about Noves's muse, it is strong and healthy, full of masculine vigour." Property Sale.—Mr. A. Lloyd Williams offered for sale at the Loin Hotel on Wed- nesday afternoon the unexpired lease of the business premises known as the Central Hotel, 36, Great Darkgate-street. The premises are held under a lease for 21 years from the 12th August, 190o, the rent for the whole of the property being per annum. The Queen's-street premises are sub-let at the annual rent of .£20 16s.—Bidding com- menced at JE300 and went up to at which sum it was withdrawn.—Mr. A. J. Hughes was solicitor for the vendor.—The two freehold dwelling houses. Nos. 27 and 29, Bridge-street, in the occupation of Mrs. Herbert and Mrs. Wehlisch, were next put up. A bid of £725 was made for No. 29, and for No. 27, a larger house, £7;")0 was offered. The Auctioneer announced that he could not sell at these prices, although they were very near the reserve. He -vould ^e piepared, however, to treat privately with intending purchasers. Mr. Evan Evans solicitor for the property. We are informed that No. 29, Bridge-street was subsequently sold privately to Mr. John Jenkins, tailor, Military Smoker.—On Wednesday evening week last, tHe non-commissioned officers ot the Cardigan Royal Garrison Artillery (Militia) held tneir annual smoking conceit at the New Inn, Great Darkgate-street, uiiea the chair was taken by Mr. A. Balder- stone. the following programme was ren- deied:—Oveiture, Bugle March," Mr. T. J. Delahay; song. Somebody's Corporal Lewis; song, The Village Black- smith," Sergeant fhomaa; song, "No Room," Sergeant Hadlam; song, "Volun- teer Organist, H.P. E. Morgan; selection on gramophone, Bombardier Howells; song, Kulaniey," Corporal Lewis; song, "Sky- lark," Sergeant Hadlam; song, Old Vet- eran, H.P. E. Morgan; recitation, "Ostle Joe," Corporal Lewis. After a short inter- val for reiieshment, the chairman gave an appropriate address followed by the remainder of the pragromme as follows;—Selection on gramophone, Bombadier Howells; trio, Aye, Sir, Aye," Sergts. Thomas and Had- lam and Corporal Pugh; song. Poor Old Joe,' Bombardier Fuguson; song, "The: Irish Emigrant," R.P. E. Brimble; song,] "Irish Molly," Corpora! Lloyd; song. Tlvo is jolly fine Company," Sergeant Thomas, A most enjoyable evening ended the singing of "The King," by Corporal Levis, and a hearty vote of thanks was accorded the chairman, Mr. Balderstone, for his kind attendance, and to Mrs. Delahay, the hostess who d'd the catering; rdso to the accompnn- 1st and to those who took part. DEATH OF MISS ANNIE OWEN. With sincere regret we announce the death of Miss Annie Owen, of 21, North-parade, which toon place on Friday afternoon at her house Ma^syrhedydd Lrynymor. JIISS was for many years a district visitor under the Downie Trustees and an ardent, worker in the English Baptist Chapel, being j clcsely associated with every department or the Church s work. She was also a member j of the local branch of the Society for the I Prevention or Cruelty to Animals, and treasurer to the Dorcas Society. By her ueath the poor of Aberystwyth have lost an I untiring and willing helper. The Chapel to which she belonged one of its most earnest, zealous workers; and all who really I knew her a kind, true friend. ] The funeral took place on Monday morning, the interment being made at the Cemetery. ihe following were in the mourning car- riages;—Mr. lorn Owen, London (brother); Mr. Thomas Ellis) draper, Terrace-road; 2\lr ll Geddes Smith, solicitor; Mr. C. H. Wake- man. Birmingham: the Rev. T. Williams, pastor of the English Baptist Chapel Mr. Robert Ellis, chemist, Terrace-road; Dr. Morgan, North-parade; Messrs. J. H. Edwards, North-parade; H. P. Edwards, I' Great Darkgate-street; Griffith Edwards, Manchester, and the Rev. William Jones. Others who attended were Principal Roberts, the Mayor (Capt. Doughton), Mr. A. J. Hughes (town clerk). Captain D. James. Mess-s. Peter Jones D. J. Saer, David Lloyd, Jack Edwards, D. J. Lewis, David Jones (tailor1), Fred Williams, T. Owen. Fronhyfryd, John Owen, and the employees. The carriages were supplied by Mr. F. Bennison, Terrace-road, and the funevnl arrangements were carried out by Messrs. Owen Brothers. After passing through J Terrace-road, the cortege paused for half-a- minute opposite the business premises. The Hov. T. Williams officiated at the house and the graveside. Floral tributes were received from Nellie and Tom, Agnes and Irene, the Staff at North-parade. Mr. R. E. Ellis and Miss Ellis, Vaughan and Trevor, Mr. Tom Ellis, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Ellis, Mr. and Mrs. Geddes Smith, Aileen and Shirley, Mr. and Mrs. Wnkeman (Birmingham), Mr. and i Mrs. C. H. Wakempn (Birmingham, Mrs. S. N Cooke. T. "^Viliiams and famiTv. The M'ssps Peter Jones, Mrs. Bateman, Mr. and I Mrs. R. E. H. Morgan. Dr and M's. Bo'isaH, Miss ^jllinms (Sunny Croft), Mrs. Edwards I'Poigl.ns En.ch). Miss Watkins. 53. Terrace M-. and Mrs. A. J. Husrhes, Miss Gilbertson, G'!bf*rtson. Mvnyddeorddu, Mrs. Henrv Davis, Sycamore House. Miss Katp R. ——— PETTY SESSIONS. The weekly Petty Sessions were held on Wiedi^'sdav befoiie the mayor (Capt. T. Douorbt^ Mr. J. D. Perrott", and Alderman E. P. Wynne. Reformed. — John Humphreys, Poplar- row, who was charged at the previous court with cuelty to his wife and family by neg- lecting them, appeared on remand. Inspec- tor Philips said defendant had been sober during the past week, and had been working everv dry. There was also work in store I for him. He spoke to the wife on the pre- vious day, and she said everything was ->?• "onie on as smoothly as could be desired.— of to come up judgment if called unon. t1", Mnyor advising him to take care of him- self i" fl1tlll' ¡ Ch ninev Fire.—-James Edwards, 11. nian-street, was fined Js, for having allo^l the rliimruiy of hlis house to be on fii'p. j 1' icotnient.—Mr. Isaac Rees annlied for an 'NOR<T N,1OR RSFRAINST DPVKI TBNMA* I orour>ies rooms above his Rhrm in St. James'- D'I> "o.—Granted ST. MICHAEL'S VESTRY. The annual vestry meeting was held in the Ysgoldv on Monday evening, when there "■T" nres^nt the vicar (Rev. W. Matthe- s. M.A.), the churchwardens (Messrs. B. E. I Morsan and E. P. Wynne). Mr. Chn'les Panchen 'organist'). Messrs. W. Jones, Ben- Tone-. J. I.lord. D. W. Evans. F. LltnvelHn. J. A. Thomas, and others. T*he Vicar, in opening the proc?edint?s. irl v-nc. very sorry to have to re-echo his "whngs oe d\sipr)0!ntinent, that more nf the "■rd" '•of the congregation iroe'.nf. Po-hpns +1. have f'!1(1(" "'1>1'+"1 olfjc-liw, out he could not h do Pr, ■•ij.f there was a lukewarmness in attend- ing the annual meeting. He thought that they would agree with him when he said that the Churchwardens had done their duty in a very efficient and excellent manner dur- ing the past year, and, personally, he was very grateful to tnem for their services, and a.lso to the sidesmen who had rendered efficient help. He would also like to include the choir, together with Mr. Panchen, tho choir master and organist, for bringing the standard of their music to the position which it had attained. On the motion of Mr. Oscar Beddoes, sec- onded oy Mr. J. Lloyd, Mr. B. L. Morgan unanimously re-appointed people s warden for the ensuing year.—The Vicar re- elected Idr. E. P. Wynne as his Church- warden for the ensuing year. lie (the speaker) did not wish to interfere with the rights of his parishioners, but he could not heip thmking it was very appropriate tlud, they should remain in office, for he hoped this year would see the completion of the Church improvements. Messrs. Wynne and Morgan had done noble service during the past, and rendered considerable help in the work of the completion of the church. He thought it was a graceful act on the part or the parish to re-appoint Mr. Morgan, and it was his pleasant duty to ask Mr. Wynne to continue to act as his warden.—During the re-election of sidesmen, Mr. E. P. Wynne drew attention to the large number of sides- men on the books, but, unfortunately, Mr. Morgan and himself received very little as- sistance from the majority of them, although some of them remained at their post. Dur- ing the summer months it was not very Sleasant to see visitors waiting at the church oor, for the simple reason that they had not sufficient members of the congregation to assist the churchwardens in seating them. —The Vicar said that at St. Mary's they had a rota of sidesmen appointed for each Sunday.—Mr. B. E. Morgan said it was his duty to thank the vestry for re-electing him for the 18th time. Personally he was an advocate of a change every year. In the office of churchwarden, there was a great deal to be done, and he could understand worshippers in the church not being anxious to seek the office. He thought Mr. Wynne was a bit severe on the sidesmen, for, per- sonally speaking, when there was any par- ticular work to be done they had been most willing to help. With regard to the seating difficulty in the summer, he suggested that all regular worshippers should be in their seats at the hour the service was to com- mence. They hoped to have more room by August, but that would not be sufficient.— Mr. John Lloyd thought it would be wise to appoint a rota of sidesmen.—Mr. E. lew- ellin suggested that it would be a good plan for the regular worshippers to be admitted by the vestry door, and that persons ought to be in their seats at least five minutes' before the commencement of the service.- The sidesmen were all re-elected with the addition of Messrs. WTm. Jones, Benjamin Lewis, Edward Lewis, Wm. David Jones, Thomas Thomas, Claude White, and Hugh Roberts.—It was agreed to refer the matter of sidesmen to a committee of churchwardens. The Vicar referred to the extensions to the church, and rejoiced that the work was going on so well. The contract for the sec- ond part had been signed, and when com- pleted the cost would be £6,100. There was a balance in hand of £3,827 10s. The Misses Jones, Frongog, had promised £300, being a total of £4)127, and leaving a de- ficiency of £1,172. The work was progres- sing satisfactorily and they had every rea- son to congratulate themselves upon the work the contractors were doing. He also had to propose a vote of thanks to Professor Tyrrel Green, Lampeter, for his kindness in giving a series of addresses during Lent, and to the Rev. Church Jones for his addresses on Good Friday.—Mr. J. Bevan seconded, rnd the motion was carried unanimously. HOTEL CAMBRIA AS C.M. COLLEGE. A DISCOURAGING REPORT. At Tuesday afternoon's session of the Quarterly Association ot the JNortii Wales Calvinistie Methodists the most important business transacted was that arising irom Mr. Uavitl Davies, M.P.'s purchase of the Hotel Cambria, Aberystwyth, with the view of its adaptation as a residential theological col- IltJge ror tho Connexion, to re-piace the exist- ing colleges at fi%feewa, .and Bala. the com- inictee appointed to consider the question. on behalf of the North Wales Association called in the aid of Mr. Rowland Lloyd Jones, architect, Carnarvon, who reports on the Hotel Cambria, stating (interalia):— There are no grounds other than two small yards attached to the premises. There are seventeen bedrooms on the floor. Some of them are very small, light, are without fire- places, but of these new fire-places can be put in three rooms. A re-arrangement ot this floor is necessary; two rooms in some instances must be thrown into one. There are too many bathrooms; four can be con- verted into two bedroom studies. There are eleven bedrooms on the attic floor, but they are too small. Six are without fireplaces, so that a re-arrangement is necessary. This will reduce the accommodation to five bed- room studies. It is stated that while the committee re- quire accommodation for sixty students the Hotel Cambria can only be adapted to ac- commodate 31 students with bedroom stud- ies. The Hotel Cambria will provide neither a residence for the principal nor a chapel— both of which are desired in the committee's list of requirements. The library and read- ing room accommodation at the Hotel Cambria falls one-third short of the com- mittee's desires. The only place in which the matron and the domestics can be ac- commodated is in the basement of the build- ing. The architect also states: Laundries and washhouses cannot be provided in any part of the building. The ventilation of the whole building is a problem which calls for careful consideration. Means of escape in case of fire cannot easily be provided. There is no means of enlarging the premises in case of this should be found desirable at any time, unless upon further examination it may be found that the building could be raised by one storey: but if this were ever contemplated a very careful examination of the foundations would have t" be made to see whether they are strong enough to sup- port a six—storey building. The proposed amalgamation was discussed on r-. esday by the North Association at Ruthin. It was eventually agreed to re- fer the matter for the con^id^rntior of all the monthly meetings in North Wales, to- gether with the reportc of the committee and the architect. It was also resolved to ask Mr. David Davies, M.P., to extend the time allowed for the acceptance or otherwise of the gift until after June.

Shop Assistants* Walking Contest The second annual walking contest under the auspices ot the iooal biauca 0. tHe Sliop .Assistants' Union took place on Wednesday altemoon. The event resembled a hoise rating meeting, more than a u aliiuig contest, there being almost as many uiouiiteu marshalls as there were competitors. The entries numbered forty, and with a very few exceptions all came up to tiie scratch. The contest was favoured with fine weather, and the heavy rain of the previous mght had laid the dust on the roads. This year's course was through Llanbadarn to Penllwyn, then across country to Capel SlOB, and back to town along the Devil's Bridge road. The distance was about thirteen miles, and a time limit of three hours had been fixed. Captain Morgan and Mr. J. Hohenburg actod as judges, Mr. D. C. Edwards as starter, Mr. W. R. Wood as timekeeper, Mr. Tom Rees as chief marshal, and Mnssrs. J. Ellis and Austin Jenkins as lion, secretaries. The Old Assembly rooms was the starting point, and competitors, marshals, committeemen' and others having been photographed, a start was made at 2.40 p.m. A large crowd watched the start of the contest in Great i>a rkgate-st reet. The first prize-u inner was lJRVid Ivon Jones, 17, Bridge-street, covered the course in the good time of two hours, thiee minutes. He was followed m be space of about fifteen minutes by the iollo ing:— J., George Ahern, 37a, Queen-street. 3, J. E. Rogers, 20, Little Darkgate-st. t, David Davies, 19, Great Darkgate-st. I •'i, Alec Moore, 37a, Oncen street. 6, T. G. Clements, Glynpadarn. 7, F. H. Jones, 10. Corporatism-street. I 8, J. S. Hughes, 40, Greal Darkgate-st. 9, Harry Bluck, Cross r.v. P IT1, W. Dudlyke, 35, Great darkgate-street. 11, E. Davies, 43, Great Darkgate-street. 12, Dan Rowlands, 13, Bridge-st'eet. 13. H. Watson. 9, South-road. 14, Joseph Davies. 11, r"f?<>t Do- gate-street. 1 E. R. Jones, 18, Greei• fic!cl-street. lj\ Jack Hepburn. Great Da kgate-stroet. Hi, Jack Hepburn. Great Da > kgate-stroet. 17, Robert Morrison, Rarra k^. < The others arrived in the following order: 18. James Edwards, 11, Thespian-street; 19 David Lewis, 10 Skinner-street 20. W Cran- don. Barracks; 21, Ben Davies, :38, Portland- read; 22, Shadrach Morris, Que:'n-strcet 23, D. T. Morgan, Silverdale: 24, W. H. Corfield, a8, Great Darkgate-street; 25, A. J. Lewis, 15, Great Darkgate-street 26, Ed. Hughes, Moelydon; 27, H. 1J. Sandford, II, Prospect-street. Five competitors dropped out during the walk.

ABEHAYkON. Loss.—Mr. Evan Lioyd, of Pengarreg Stud Farm had the misfoitune on Sunday last to lose a very promising one-year-old colt (Young Thorton Chandos), ior which a day or two previous he had refused the sum of £30. Accident.—On Tuesday last, about 10.30 p.m., while driving a pony and trap down Clogfryn Hill, the pony—a young one-all or a sudden slued, and without any warn- ing both the .shafts bioke and the occupants Messrs. Lewis Davies and Griff. Rees were thrown to the road. Luckily for them, neither received a scratch, only a little shak- ing. Rehearsal.—The last rehearsal for the com- ing "cymanfa gallu". of the Congregational- ists under the auspices of the churches of Peniel f.Aberayron), Cilcennin, Ddiewid, Mydroilyn, Nebo, Neuaddlwyd, Llanon, and Llwyncelyn, was held on Thursday evening last'at Neuaddlwyd, under the conductorship of Mr. John Jones, Tirbach, Cilcennin, and was well attended by the various choirs- Both the hymns and anthems were gone through very satisfactory, and an excellent cymanfa, under the baton of Mr. Harry Evans, F.R.C.O., Dowlais, is anticipated. Fire.—Ty'rysgol, a small thatched cottage, situate on the farm of Penyoanc, Ffosyfhn, which was at one time the noted college of the late Rev. Dr. Phillips, Neuaddlwyd, was on Thursday night last burnt to the ground. The cottage, which was occupied by the orphans of one Evan Thomas, of Cardiff (late of Penybanc), who a few weeks ago died at Cardiff, the eldest of whom was away having not returned since her father's funeral. The cottage was left in the meantime under the charge of a little girl of 13 years of age. On this night, about 2 o'clock in the morning, this little girl Nellie saw something burning fall on the fender. She immediately got up and woke the other three children, she herself wrapping a little one 4 years old in a blanket, left the burning house to seek refuge at Penybanc, A few neighbours, however, soon arrived on the scene and managed, before tho*roof fell in. to bring all the furniture out safe from the burning house.

«EWCA»i'LJi L.HLYN. Wedding.—On Wednesday, the 18th inat, at the Parish Church of Llandugwydd, the marriage took place of Miss Bessie Williams, daughter of the late Ad. \V niiam Williams, J.P., of Pontypriud, and Mrs. Wil- liams, Lynwood, Newport, ivion., and Glan- awmor, Cenarth, R.S.O., to Mr. Norman Lloyd-Hughes, only son of Mr. J. Lloyd- Hughes, manager National Provincial Bank, Towyn, Merioneth. The service was fully choral, the officiating clergyman being the Rev. D. Francis, vicar, assisted by the llev. J. O. Evans, vicar of Neven.—The church was beautifully decorated with palms and white flowers, and long before the appointed time was filled with friends and well-wishers of the bride and bridegroom. The bride was given away by her uncle, Mr. D. Cule, Bridgend. She looked charming in a gown of ivory satin duchesse, the full skirt pleated at the waist and having a' panel of chiffon embroidered in true lovers' knots and roses. The cross-over bodice had a fichu and chem- isette of embroidered chiffon, the Court train, which was fastened from the shoulders, was lined with tucked chiffon and also em- briodered with true lovers' knots and roses. Over a coronet of orange blossoms was worn a Brussels lace veil. She also carried a bouquet of white heather, lilies, and roses, which together with a diamond and opal pendant were the gifts of the bridegroom. The bridesmaids were Miss Mabel Williams, sister of the bride, and Miss Mildred Lloyd- Hughes, sister of the bridegroom. They wore gowns of paje mauve mousselins de soie, the ChantiUy, lace and c'hinbn; påle mauve hats trim- med with tulle and mauve and white lilac, and carried bouquets of lilac and wore pearl pendants, the gifts of the bridegroom. The best man was Mr. S. Evans, Carmarthen. After the ceremony a reception was held at Glanawmor, and later in the day the happy pair l-cft by the 4.45 train for Malvern, where the honeymoon will be spent. Tho bride travelled in a coat and skirt of brown- faced cloth, with a brown straw hat trim- med with chiffon, and a travelling coat of brown corduroy lined with pale blue. The presents were very numerous. TOWN NOTES. Mr. Robert Jones, son of a former owner of Dolgian whose father was at one time minister of Trewen Congregational Chapel is now visiting the town after a thirty years' absence in Australia. The Tivyside foxhounds arg Known to be of good strain which, perhaps, accounts for the fact that Mr. David Davies, M.P., Plas- dinam is now improving his pack by intro- ducing their blood. Mr. Lyn Evans. Brynmarlog, who holds a Government appointment at Pretoria is now on a visit to his home. The use of antimacassars in drawing rooms are out of fashion, and they now have been reduced to the level of the stable. At a local wedding, titchors.s in the carriages were decorated nvith things resembling white glass cloths. Our parrots have not received advanced education like those of our suburb—Aberay- ron but be have one with a business train- ing, which calls out" shop" when you enter the premises. It is pleasing to find divine law superior to that of the country. The Rev. William Powell, vicar, has been appointed chairman, and Mr. D. Rudolph Evans, solicitor, vice- chairman of the new Urban District Council. We may yet live to see the ministers of the corph" arriving in motor cars to ful- fil their Sunday duties. A local minister has a mind to purchase one of these machines. Several natives of this district were sup- posed to be living at San Francisco, amongst them being Mr. D. Barret Owen, formerly of Gellygatti, also a young draper named Lod- wig, who served his apprenticeship at Cambrian House. Great increase of the feathered popula- tion. Mr. Augustus Brigstocke, J.P., Blaen- pant has hundieds of chickens hatched this month. Were other landowners to take a practical interest in some branch of agricul- ture it would do a deal of good to the dis- trict. Mr. Morgan-Richardson and Mr. Brigstocke are fair samples. Two horses were rejected by horse dealers at our last fair owing to their possessing side bones. Those persons who gave up the idea of building houses owing to the high urban rate cair now take heart, for they can be assured it will never again be allowed to exceed 2s. 6d. in the J6. We have given up the absurdity of competing with Bath and Cheltenham. The bards of fair Emlyn have something to say When occasions require their muse They sing to the praises just after the fray While others give nought but abuse. To keep the rates down is now their great cry For the sake of the poor and oppress'd, The Urban new members have gromis'd to try— We'll give them three years as a test. TUDOR TREVOR.

-—— — W ALES IN LONDON Obituary.—One of the oldest and best known of London Welshmen has passed aw ay, at the age of 73 years, in the person of Mr Hugh Edwards, of Shirland-road, Padding- ton. Deceased was of a scholarly and liter- ary turn of mind,-and contributed largely to the English and Welsh press under the pseudonym of "H. E., London." He took a foremoist interest in all religious and social work, taking an active part in the starting of several flourishing churches with the Cal- vinistic Methodists. He was the founder of many successful literary and debating societies amongst the Welsh in the Metro- polis. The funeral took place on Monday at Paddington. The mourners included Mr. W. T. Edwards, Neath (son), and Miss Eliza- beth Edwards, Neath (daughter. Mr. Timothy Davies, M.P., -as among those present. j

-= LLANG01VWEN. | Probate.—The Rev. William Evans, of the Vicarage, Llangorwen, who died on March J3th last, left estate of the gross value of £ 1,567 4s. lid., of which the net personalty ha ben sworn at tIS4 12s. 8d. Probate of his will has been granted to his son, the Rev. Daniel Martin Evans, of Foleshill Vicarage, Coventry ,and Mr. Edward Evans, of 77, Stanley-road, Stoke Newington, London. N.

-p GLYNARTHEN. Inspc-etortiliip.W-e have pleasure in an- nouncing the success attained by Mr. Stephen Owen, second son of Mr. John Owen, Plas, Glynarthen, Cardiganshire, who has recently been promoted to the important position of inspector in the National Pro- vincial Bank of England. He commenced his career at the Cardigan branch 20 years' ago, and laterlv occupied the post of account- ant fit the Middlesborough branch. He is one of three Welsh-speaking inspectors, all of whom are Cardiganshire men. His numerous friends will be gratified to hear of his well-deserved promotion.

LLANDDEWI BREFI. A Young Woman's Death.—The death took place on Friday last in a painfully sudden manner of Jane Jones, Prysg Farm, who passed away at the early age of Twenty-four years. Deceased seemed to be in her usual health at mid-day on Thursday and was doing some shopping in the village. She was a strong and robust-looking woman, and to all appearances had many years in store. Before six o'clock on Friday morning she died. An inquest was held on Saturday by Dr. Abel Evans, Lampeter, when a verdict that de- ceased died from natural causes was returned. The Rev. T. R. Davies was foreman of the jury.

MACHYNLLETH. Lord Herbert Vane-Tempest, who is abroad, it, expected at the Plas next month. Visitors of Plas.-Oii Wednesday last the Countess of Ilchester visited Plas, and re- turned on the following Friday. Lady Beaumont arrived at Plaa on Saturday. Indisposition.—The Rev. Josiah Jones, pastor of Graig Chapel, has been unable to occupy the pulpit during the last few Sun- days owing to indisposition. It is to be hcperl he will soon be seen amongst his con- gregation again. Rural Dean of Cyfeliog.—The vicar of Machnnlleth (the Rev. T. Ll. Williams) has been appointed by the Lord Bishop of Ban- go'- as rural dean of Cyfeiliog in succession to the late Rev. Wm. Richards, Cemmaes. The marriage arranged between the Rev. T. Llewelyn Williams, Rector of Machyn- lleth, and May, eldest daughter of Mr. W. E. and Mrs. Downing, of Hagley and Llan- brynmair, will take place at Hagley on June 7th. Local Success.—At the Neni Horse and Dog Show on Easter Monday, Mr. D. E. li. Griffiths was suocessl ul in obtaining two second prizes with his dogs. Mr. f H. Evans also gained a first prize for the best rough-coated sheep dog. Circus.—Alexandra's circus visited the town on Monday, and in the altemoon a procession paraded the principal streets of the town. A performance was given in the afternoon and evening, and the evening per- formance drew a large crowd. Cycle Accident.—Whilst cycling along Maengwyn-street on Saturday morning, ALI Richard Roberts, bootmaker, in endeavour- in to avoid one of the Council's worKmen, was thrown from his bicycle, and came in forcible contact with a tree. A broken col- lar bone resulted, but under the care of Dr. W. R.Williams, the injured cyclist is mak- ing satisfactory progress Engagement.f be engagement is an- nounced of Mr. Thomas Warren lrevor, eldest son of the Rev Canon and Mrs Trevor 01 Lianiaelog Rectory, Anglesey, and form- erly of this town, and Miss Nora Josephine Murray Hoult, third daughter of Mr. Joseph Hoult, Thornton, Hough, Cheshire. Wesleyan Chapel.— At the Wesleyan Chapel oil Thursday, sermons were delivered by the Rev. Atkins, Borth, and the Rev. Morgan,.vftudei', Lljuii^ftes, before the Rev. J. T. Humphreys, Comnfins Coch, Rev. G. 0. Roberts, Machynlleth, Rev. R. W. Jones, Corris and the Rev. W. J. Parry, Carno, and a congregation. The Rev. Atkins was charged before the ordination, and the Rev. Morgan in pregeth prawf be- fore the district. Weddings.—On Tuesday at the Registry Office a wedding took place between Evan Ellis, Perfeddnant, Towyn, and Miss Pris- cilla Jones, Penyparke, Hryncrug, Towyn.— On Wednesday, between John Elias Davies, Bryncrug, Towyn, and Elizabeth Jane Row- lands, Aberdovey.—On Saturday, between Richard Owen Jones, Capel Penant, Llall- brynmawr, and Mary Helena Roberts, Hho- goch, Llanbrynmair.

Kumour and Gossip. Mr. Lloyd-George returned to London on Saturday much benefitted by his holiday at Gibraltar.

ABERYSTWYTH FREE LIBRARY. Sir.-I observed that three distinguished members of the Town Council were con- spicuous by their absence from the ceremony of opening the new Library on Friday. Aldermen Roberts and Palmer we know were not well enough to attend. But why did the triplet keep away? Do they, poor things practice themselves the policy they condemn in others? RATEPAYER.

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The 7-50 a.m. Up Train. Saturdays only, Lam- peter to Carmarthen, will be discontinued. A new train will leave Aberystwyth at 7-0 a.m. for Nation* in South Walct. inn London. The 9-15 a.m. London Express Train from Aber- ystwyth will leavs at 9-50 a.m.. and will only stop at Llanilar, Strata Florida, Tregaron, and Lam- peter, arriving London (Paddington Station; at 6-10 p.m. The 11 a.m. and 3-0 p.m. trains from Aber- ystwyth will be continued. The 6-15 p.m. train from Aberystwyth will be continued and will have a through connection to Carmarthen daily, and on Saturdays only to Swansea. DOWN TRAINS. The 6-40 a.m., 10-18 a.m., 2-55 p.m., and 6-5 p.m. trains from Pencader will be continued. Commencing April 9th. 1906, and until further notice. FAST SERVICE with Through Carriages bj a New Route between ABERYSTWYTH AND LONDON via. Carmarthen Aberystwyth depart 9-50 a.m. London arrive 6-10 p.m. The Trains run between Newport (Mon) and Paddington (133{- miles) without intermediate stop. 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