Welsh Gazette and West Wales Advertiser

A B E H Y S T W V T H Christmas Market.—The C-ui'istiua& market "will be held at on Saturday. New Offices. -a, t. T. Doughtcn has jet the White hOèbe,' Terrace-road, tu the Cambrian Railways Company, who will use the premises as a branch office. The S:eamer.—Capt R D. Jones, Buaith, has been appointed capt am of the > s. Countess of Lisburne in succession to the late Capt. Jenkins. Scholarship.—Mr. J. J H Eames, of the University College, Aberystwyth, has gained an exhibition for natural science at irinity 1 College. Cambridge Eisteddfod. — The annual eisteddrod will be held at the Coliseum on educsday next" (Boxing day). The entries are num- be held at the Coliseum on educsday next" (Boxing day). The entries are num- erous and keen competitions are anticipa- ted. Ctllege Dramatics.—The Dramatic Soriety of the Vniversity College gave their annual performances on Tuesday and Wednesday evening", when George Coleman s coiueuy, The Heir-at-Law, was presented. I Drunk and Disorderly.—For having been drunk and disorderly in Bridge street on Satuiday night. John Meelian, 9, Bryii place, j vas brought before the magistrates en Monday and fined 2s.. Gd. and costs. PX. ¡ Evans proved the ca.se. Christmas Charity.—Mr. W. T'. Jonesi ^-Melbourne) lias again with his usual gen- erosity sent the sum of £ 80 t-o the Kev. T. A. Penry and Messrs. Smith and DaVle, j solicitors, for distribution among the poor of Aberystwyth. Llanbadarn, Strata Honda and Devil's Bridge. Personal.—Mr. G. Dickens-Lewis, the school architect to the Cardiganshire Edu- cation Authority has been invited to be- come a member of the organising committee of the great International Congress of School Hygiene to be held in London during August of next year. Business Notice.—Messrs. Briggs and Company, Boot. Manufacturers, the Arcaue, Aberystwyth, beg to inform the public that during this week and the next they are pre- senting every customer of 3. and upwards with a very handsome and high-class art picture entitled "Edge of the wood." D);1't miss the opportunity of securing one.—Advt. Success.—We are glad to learn that. Miss Eveline Morgan, daughter of Mr. Morgan, chemist. Terrace road, was successful in gaining the senior certificate (Local Centre) for pianoforte playing at the recent exam- ination held in London of the Associated Board of the Royal Academy and Roy.il College of Music. Miss Morgan is a pupil of Mr. G. Stephen Evans, A.R.C.O., Aber- ystwyth. { Banking.—Mr. Stanley Edwards, son of Mr. Evan Edwards, The Laurels, has passed the entrance Examination t-o the National 1 Provincial Bank. He received his educa- tion at the County School, where he took an active part in the sports and in establish- ing the School Magazine—"The Ystwythian." Mr. Edwards will serve his apprentice^mp for same time at Beaumaris, whither he will proceed at an early date. Celtic Deities.—Prof. Anwyl will aftel" Christmass, address the Inverness Gaelic Society on the Celtic deities, a sub- ject on which he wrote an article a short while ago to the Celtic Review." The last published work of the professor is the interesting article on the Cornish language as illustrated by Welsh dialects. which appears in the transactions of the Guild of Graduates this year. Work Shy. Wm. O'Maily, of Wigan, was brought before the Mayer and Mr H. Morgan on Monday charged with refusing to perform his allotted task while a casual inmate of the Workhouse. He -'received an offer from the Benell to be allowed to go back to do the work, but this he obstin- ately declined to accept. He will conse- quently. eat his Christmas, dinner within the confines of Carmarthen goal, whet.ee he has gone into seclusion for a period of four- teen days. Drink and its Cure.—At the weekly meet- ing of the Literary and Temperance Society at the Congregational Chapel, Baker street, on Wednesday evening, December 12th, Mr J E Harries, South road, read a paper on "Hall C'iz o on Drink." Mr ITarries dealt with the main features of the book, namely, drinking as a herd it a rv disease and sin, and hypnotism as a means of cure. A discussion followed, taken part in by Mr. Emrys Evans, Mr. Dd. Thomas, Mr. R 0. Morgan. Mr. James Owen, U.C.W., ard Mr. J. Evans. Miss Jennie LJoyd rendered a solo. The chair was occupied by Mr. John Evans. Winter Entertainment. — Poole's well- known and popular entertainment is bei-ig very strongly patronised at the Coliseum this week, practically every seat in the building being occupied. It is only on rare occasions that, crouds can be brought together so that the. uppermost gal'.eiy in the hall is filled, veL this is the extent of "Pooie's" attraction. The audience is kept at a pitch of excitement from start to finish, an infinite variety of diversit es fol- lowing one another in rapid succession The mvrioramic scenes; are as good as ever, and everybody enjoys the "tour round the world." when some of the world's most famous buildings are "visited. The trans- formations are undeniably good. and carry an idea of realism to a surprising extent. The animated pictures are likewise excellent The "side shows" are such that if deleted, the greater portion of the enterta inmpnt would be missing, fo- thev are full of events clever and droll. 'Aedduig—A v. edding which evoked much inteiest. was solemnised at Shiioii C.M. Cliapei, Aberystwyth, on Tuesday, the contracting parties being the Rev. J E Hughes, B.A., H.D., Caivimstic Methodist minister at Engedi, r esti 11 iog, formerly a student at Aberystwyth College and Baia College, and Miss Ada Davies, of Arosia, Lisburne terrace, Aberystwyth The offi- ciating ministers were the Revs T E Roberts M.A. (mill;ster) and the Rev John Huo-hes. B.A., B.D., of Pwllheli. The oiganist, *Aiiss Lizzie Thomas, played the "Wedding March." The bride was much admired in a cWune of silk eciine, trimmed witli white, "atill and passementerie lace. and chiffon, together with a veil and orange blossoms, and she carried a bouquet of white chrysanthemums and Christmas daisies. There were four bridesmaids, the Misses Lizzie and Mary Davies (sisters of the bride), Miss Ann Jane Hughes (sister of the bridegroom), and Doris Webb, the five year old cousin of the bride. Ail but the last named wore dresses of cream cloth, trimmed with white satin. while the latter was charminah attired in silk crepe de chine, with Napoleon hat trimmed with swansdown and streamers, I and carried a bouquet. The bride was given away by her father. Mr. Evan Davies, and the best man was Mr. D J Hughes btother of the bridegroom). After the ceremony a reception was held by the bride's mother there being a large number of s. Latei. 111 the day the ne\v!y married paid left, for Shrewsbury. en r0!,f0 for London where the honeymoon is beinQ; spent. The brides travelling costume was of navy olue cloth, with velvet hat to match, and wore fur Rnd muff. There were many present. P .S.X.—'The Free Church Council pro- vided. an excellent lime-light entertainment at the Coliseum on Saturday night iast rn the subject of "Fires and Firemen." The Chief Constable (Mr Edward Williams) 1-re- sided, while Mr D J Lewis manipulated the lantern and Mr Isaac Rees acted as .spokes- man. lne entertainment was a very w,n. plar one as is evidenced M the fact that ?' 0s- ld-. representing 1.681 pennies, ,;Ss tasen at the door. the cups of coffee and buns sold, which department was under the direction of the local branch of the .British Women s Temperance Association, realised 3/6 pennies, the figures sho.vin<» that all previous record* in attendance and refreshments were beaten. The expenses however, for an entertainment like that oil Saturday mgnt were greater. The lante-n slides depicted scenes of some of tb« most famous fires of -ecent rears in several o-,ea^ cities including New York, and illustrated the feau* of several well-known firemen heroes. Several vocal items were rendered between the( scenes, including All hail the power of Jeaiw's pame" :oIo. ""T)add (illustrated) Miss Nesta Morgan; "Res-ue the perishing" solo. "Mary of Ar-vle"d- !wf ^\ri,^ Lpu'*y Gre:,t BarkgaTe-street. duet What are the wild waves savin- (illustrated), Miss Jenkins and Mr E T) 1vies, hymn. "Dan dy fendith wrth vmadnel." A number of pictures of the Aberystwyth Fire Brigades at. different periods were shown and were very heartily received. A featrre I of the later illPetinw- has ^en local views especially of ships coming into Aberystwvi h I in rough weather, when there is genera !lv silicone on the spot with a hard One of the crew of snnli <■r>5-~ol is t1-f>]1 asked to describe his c-i?wh'lp of the shin in the storm cU" Vi-ir, on the vreen, '° Railway Water Supply.—Tlie Cambrian "••ih a.-i Company have sunk a well at | Llxnbadarn, and hope to be able to get from it all the water they need. Hitherto, they have paid the Corporation some £ ±00 a year for water. Carriage Inspection-—Oil Friday last the! first inspection of hackney carriage licenced by l:l'J:'poration took place at the Snnrh- field. lhe-vehicles, which numbered were inspected by Mr. Withers, of Shrews- bury, who was accompanied by P.C. Thomas Davies, the inspector appointed by the Cor- poration. The final inspection will take pllce in May next. Cookery Instruction. —The Univeisity College, at the request of the Caidigam.niit Education Committee. nave arranged a course of cookery to be given at the iou n Hall by May Jones, 1st class, dipioaiee of the National Training School. lhe course will commence on Wednesday, Janu- ary 2nd, and wili be continued until tea cur- da? January 12th. ary 2nd, and will be continued until tea cur- day January 12th. Colh—e Council.—Sir John Williams. Bart., presided over a special meeting of the Council of the University College, Aberyst- Council of the University College, Aberyst- wyth. on Wednesday afternoon week. It was decided that the income received from I the bequest of the late Mr. D C keeling, of Bundellsands, Liverpool, should be granted annually to graduates of the College for research work. Mr. A W Anderus M.A., F.R.G.S., was elected to the new lecture- ship in geography just founded at the Col- lege. In connection with this study it ^;as decided to ask the County Councils of Mid Wales to grant scholarships to schoolmasters and others engaged in teaching: to pursue, a course in aeographv at the College. Mr. Lewis An gel I. of London, was appointed to represent the College at the International Congress on School Hygiene. Dr. Humph- reys, of Llanfair Caereinion. was appointed to represent the Council of the College at a conference or the discussion or s^ijitary and public health questions to be held in Dublin. It was reported that Mrs. Jane Humphreys, of Aberystwyth, had made a donation of £ 50 to the funds of the College. During the absence of Mr. Sehott. who has received permission to spend a year ab'-oad for the purposes of research, Mr. Alfred Stevens was appointed lecturer in physics. Piopel-ty Sale.Ir. J. E. James, auc- tioneer, Aberystwyth, offered for sale at the Lion Royal Hotel, Aberystwyth, yester- day (Wednesday) afternoon, the leasehold property situate in Cambrian street, and known as the Aberystwyth Enamelled S:atc Works, held from the Corporation of Aber- yrtwyth for a term of about (52 years uiiex- ] pi red at a ground rent of fA lis. per aninim. Bidding started at £1.200. and at tl.ïï(}, Mr. Frank Fear, Aberystwyth, became the purchaser. The sale was helci under 111- structionse from Messrs. Hcsking and Miller (owing to the impending dissolution of partnership. The solicitors in the matter were Messrs. Roberts and Evans, Aberyst- wyth.—Mr J. F James had advertised the sale of the dwelling house, shop, and pre- mises, known as Five Ways," in the occu- pation of Miss Hannah Morgan, as general grocer The property is leased from the Nanteos Estate As most of the company left after the previous sale Mr. James de- clined to put tne property up, stating he would be prepared to deal privately. lIfe solicitor Mr. Daniel Jones, Aberystwyth. Obituary.—The death is announced of Mr William J Craig, the well-known editor of Shakespere. Mr. Craig was born in 1843, and was educated at Trinity College, Dub- lin. For time he was professGl of English at University College. Aberystwyth, and afterwards tutor at Hatfield to Lord Hugh Cecil. lie gradually came to devota his attention to Shakspere, and edited several editions of the text. For the. iast eleven years he had been engaged 01: a glossary of Shaksperean language, which 1 is death has left uncompleted. "Disinterested Management."—At a meet- ing of the Literary and Debating Society of the Presbyterian Church, Bath street, oil Thursday evening, the President (Chief Constable Williams) read an able and ex- haustive paper on "Disinterested Manage- merit." This subject is claiming the atten- tion of all interested m Temperance Reform. It is perhaps the most discussed clause in the manifesto of the Temperance Legislation League. The paper dealt with the existing forms of management and the proposed im- provements on them. It was listened to with the greatest interest throughout. Mr. W. L. Williams, in the chair, welcomed the visitors present, and invited them to speak. The discussion was taken up by Mr. J. P. Thomas, Mr. Hugh Hughes, Mr. J. Jones, Professor Levi, and Prof. D. Morgan Lewis. In the course of his speech. Prof. Levi made an explanation. It will be remembered that a meeting was held in Aberystwyth some time ago to discuss the proposed Temperance measure. At that meeting a paper was read entitled Withdrawals from the mani- festo of the Temperance Legislation League." Professor Levi alone advocated the pro- posais "f the League. It had now been found that the paper of withdrawals was almost wholly untrue. Of the 31 stated to have withdrawn. 13 had never signed the manifesto of the League, 13 had never withdrawn, and the remaining 5 were pressed to do so by one man. Slowly, but surely, said Prof. Levi. the programme of the Temperance Legislation League was win- ning the country, and was making it pos- sible for all Temperance Associations to unite in time for the impending battle. The President then replied to the questions raised during the discussion. Mr. James proposed, and Mr. E. E. Ellis seconded a vote of thanks to the speakers, and this was carried unanimously. Obituary.—-The funeral of Mrs. Clayton. Bodhynyu, Bridge street, whose death was recorded in our last issue took place last Friday aftrneoon at the Cemetery, the Revs. R. J. Rees, M.A., T. Levi, and Wm. Jones officiating. The deceased was the youngest daughter of the late Mr and Jlrs Thomas Jones, of South Gate, and was married to Mr. Thomas Clayton, the eldest on of the' late Capt. and Mrs. Thomas Clayton. The principal mourners were Mrs. Jenkins. Bodhyfryd (sister); Mrs. Lewis. Arosfa (sister); Messrs. T 1) and E J Jenkins (nephew.); Miss Lewis (niece); Mr Thomas Lewis (brother-in-law). Mrs. Capt. Brown and Miss Clayton (sister-in-law; Mrs. Fdwin Jones, London; Mr. John Jen. ln. Queen street, and Mr. Isaac Clayton I homas. High street. The greatest sym- patliy shown with Mr. Clayton, the be- reaved husband, who only left home a few weeks ago to join his ship, Mrs. Clayton being then in her usual—though not robust- —health and also with the sister, Mrs. Jenkins, with whom she had lived for many years. Among those present at the funeral were Messrs. It K Humphreys, John Math- ias, D C Roberts, J.P., Evan Evans (solici- tor), John Jenkins, and David Owen (deacons in Tabernacle), Prof. W Jenkvn Jones, M.A., U.C.W., Dr. Eliis, Messrs L J Mathias, E D T Jenkins. I?- U.C.W.. Geo. Rees, E. T Lloyd (chemist). R Richards, B.A., Guar- plin, TV R Jones, Dd Evans (watchmaker); Dd Ellis. D G Parry James Roberts, Ton Jones, liiomas Williams (Foundry), J0I11 Thomas (draper), J Brenig Edwards, Wm Rees. Lewis Thomas, Isaac- Jones, I ',cl. Jones (Post Office). Wm lid Thomas, David Evans. David Davies (builder), Wm. Rich- ards (draper). Morgan Edwards (road sur- veyor), Councillor Isaac Hopkins, William Jones (Sonth road), D J Jones (grocer). T E Roberts (Bridge street), Davies (Black Lion). Captain Dotiglit-on (ex-mayor). Capt. Dd James. Captain Enoch James, Oapcain nod Jas Lloyd, Captain Evan Davies, Capt. John Evans, Capt. John Davies, Capt. Griffiths (Wellington), Capt. William lhv- ies. C'apt. R D Jones. Capt. John Thomis. Capt. Richard Jones, Capt. John Williams, Mr. J M Hughes, Maesgwvn; Thomas James (grocer), D Benjamin Davies. Evan Rowlands, J D Jones, Morris Jones, T. Jenkins, David James (tailor) and ethers. Mr. J R Griffiths, Market street was the undertaker. PETTY SESSIONS. The weekly Petty Sessions were held at the town Hall on Wednesday, when the magistrates present were the Mayor (in the chair). Captain Doughton, and Mr. Richard Morgan. Neighbourly Love. 1Iargilrctta Edwards, painter's wife 9, kimier street, was summoned by Margaret Hopt-on. sailor's wife. 14, Skininer-street, rc: using threatening language towards her at Aberystwyth on November 16th.—There was a cross-summons for an alleged similar offence at- the same time and place. — The cases were adjourned for a week. Already In Goal. I Robert Hughes, collier, 8. Union-.str<?et. Bargoed, Glam., was summoned by the I Guardians of the Aberystwyth Union to show cause why he should not be committed to pr'vnn tor refusing to pay £ 2 8s (id arreirs fW' ma'Y.tcnance of his mother. — 1 Th ra«e adjourned for three weeks as th<> def?i;da?vt was committed to Carmarth- I Th adjourned for three weeks as f/1" def?i;da?vt was committed to Carmarth- I en Prison at the last sessions for a month for bastaidy arrears. Maintenance. David Edwards, coilief,. S(j, Coronation a ill, Merthyr Tydfil, was summoned by the Aberystwyth Guardians for neglecting to maintain his mother, garet Edwards, who had become chargeable to the Aberystwyth Union.—Mr. T. Morgan, relieving officer, stated that the mother be- came chargeable on the 23rd November last, and received 7s. Gd. weekly. The defend- ant ivas married, and was in good circum- stances, he owing the house in which he lived in, South Wrales.—A letter was read from the defendant saying he was prepared to pay Is. weekly. He stated that he iiad three brothel's, who should be called upon to contribute the necessary sum. Fur some time. he wrote, he had not been work- ing full time.—Mr. Morgan said two of the three brothers were contributing 2s. a week each, and the other, who had an invalid wife, was paying Is. He (Mr. Morgan) ask- ed for an order for 3s. Defendant had not paid a single penny. he said, since his father's (le;itli riie Bench adjourned the case for a week. CHRISTMAS AT THE SHOPS. No one needs to be reminded that another Christmas is on the threshold, for the fact is impressed on the mind at every turn. Tradesmen have been busily arrangint,. their shop windows with Yule-tide decorations, and in a large number of cases their displays are very pretty and effective. The time for purchasing Christmas ar.d New Year Gifts is now quite ripe, and those who want a large selection to chose from should inspect the new premises of Mr. W. H. Jones, ironmonger and silversmitn, 36, Gieat Darkgate street. Mr. Jones' estab- lishment, which has been removed from Little Darkgate street, and was only opened a week ago, is replete with the most up-to- date stock. The public are at liberty to walk through and examine the stock, and they will not be importuned to buy. The stock will be found to consist of some use- ful novelties and a large quantity of domes- tic requirements. Silver and electro-piated goods, figures, vases, etc., all suitable for presents, will be found in ri?h variety. With the object of doing away with credit traJe a& much as possible, Mr. Jones has adopted a new system, particulars of which will he found in our advertising columns. Christmas is the season of mirth and sor-g, and there is nothing like > a good musical instrument to elevate- the spirits and bring joy and happiness into the social circle.^ A I visit to Wheatley's grand Christmas Show at 46, Terrace road is strongly recommend- ed. There music can be nought from ld. per copy and musical instruments from ld. to £:)0- and what is more every instrument sold is guaranteed to give satisfaction. Those who are in doubt as to what Christmas gift to make to friends who are musical will find an admirable collection to ciiose from at Wheatley's depot. No Christmas can be complete without a good supply of the good old roast beef of England (and Wales). To those who desoe prime quality in this commodity let them direct their steps to the establishment of Messrs. Rowlands and Sons, North parade, who have a show of meat equalled by none in the district. The animals have been pur- chased from some of the best breeders in the Principality, and include prize-winners at the Oswestry Show, while the firm's own farm (Tanyca&tell) has also contributed four fine bullocks to the- Christmas Show. Messrs Rowlands' prime Welsh mountain mutton is carefully selected from some of the best flocks in Mid-Wales. They have also a tempting collection of poultry. A study of the windows of the Oriental Cafe 16. Great Darkgate street, are sum- cient just now to tickle the palate of the most confirmed epicure. Chocolates, bon- bons, crystallised fruits, etc, belong to the dainty and delicious in Christmas gTSCTds, and at this season the Oriental Cafe are making a inique, display with these. Christmas cakes a.nd puddings of the very best quality rtnnd in tempting array, and the home- made jelly, raised meats, game pies, etc., have been prepared with a special eye to the festive board The person who takes no interest in turkeys and geese at this season is void of soul. They are the, essentials of Chri>Lmas joy and felicity, and the table that knows them. not is a desert spot in a land of plenty. Messrs. Saycell, Great Darkgate street, are the premier caterers for the Christmas table, and huge rows of turkeys, geese, hares, and pheasants daily appear, disappear, and are renewed at their estab- lishment. The establishment of the Misses Ward, Great Darkgate street, undoubtedly deserves the title of "The Children's Paradise" There may be found Christmas toys, and games such as will send the youngsters into ecstacies. There are some very ingenious novelet ies to pick and chose from, and steam models are also a feature. Those who have not yet bought their Christmas cards are advised to low no time in ordering them at Messrs Evans Bros., and at Galloway's Book Depot. 21, Pier-fit., The shilling packets of high-class Christmas cards are wonderful value. POULTRY SHOW. it. is a matter for regret that a good Christmas Poultry Show is not held at Aberystwyth. If the Markets Committee of the Town Council is desirous of doing some real, practical work ,it might weii de- vote its energies in this direction. Such a show would, without a doubt, command the support of the townspeople, arid wouid be welcomed by the farmers in the surrounding districts. Aberystwyth might well taKe a lesson from Lampeter in the organisation cf a Christmas Show. At that place the Town Council, by offering substantial ptizes, augmented by subscriptions from private individuals, brings together a most credit- able exhibition of live and dead poultry, and other farm produce, Apart from the prizes ofiered farmers and poultry breeders have the oppotunitv of showing >vhat they have to sell to the test advantage, and they aze thus able to get higher prices for their ex- hibits. A.poultry show was advertised to be held at the New Market Hall on Wednesday, a report of which we are unable to give. Cile of our reporters presented himself at the hall in the morning, and was. informed by the secretary that he could not be admitted. A request to be supplied with a catalogue was also refused. Who the promoters of the show are, apart from the secretary, we are unable to state. The secretary is a Mr. Abdale, who is a boots at one of the local hotels. Evidently, no effort, had been made to secure the co-operation of the country people, a factor so essential to the success of such an undertaking The Markets Committee will earn the gratitude of the townspeople if by next yei.r they give this matter their earnest atten- tion and get, up a show worthy of Aberybt- wyth by enlisting the support of influential people in the town and country, and making it an annual fixture, a much-needed n""p would be given to poultrv-brecduis in the district ABERYSTWYTH VESSEL IN DISTRESS. A fierce gale preväiled on the North Wales coast on Wednesday in last week. It reached its height, in the afternoon. The schooner Lome, 120 tcTns, of Aberystwyth, whitbet she was proceeding with coal from Liverpool, took shelter in Llandudno Bav early in the morning. In the afternoon, when the wind was veering towards the northward, and consequently rendering Llandudno Roads unsafe, Capt Davies.oftheLornf. hoisted a sienal of rlis- 1 tress. His vessel had sprnng-a leak, and she was beir.g furiously buffeted by the sea. The signal was responded to by the Llandudno Hfeba-it. which was quickly launched, and in a blinding- hailstorm brought ihe master of the Lome and his t wo men and a clog safely to shore. The Pier lifeboat also was launched, and reached the Lome before the short lifeboat, haying a shorter distance ts go. The rescued men were taken to the cocoa house and made comfortable. In spite of the rain and hail, wliit-h drenched the watchers hundreds of Llaududno people witnessed the rescue, and cheered the lifeboatm >n on their retnrn. The Lorne was found to be still seaworthy, and she is expected home from Holyhead before Sunday. This is not the firs. tirrie Captain Dalies and his crew have been forced to leave the Lome in a severe storm. Tlie otiier occasion was on October 6th, 1899, off Grp3 t, Yarmouth, when a terrific storm was experiened, ships beinv wrecked and lives lost.

CNWCH COCR. Death.—The death 'took place on Sunday f Hernoon of Mrs. Ann Morris, wife of Mr. David Morris, Cmvch Coch. Deceased who was 66_ years of age, had been ailing for the rast six months. She was a sister of Mrs. W .Warrington, Terrace road, and has also two brothers in Australia. Much sympathy is felt with her husband and her two s i 's aiiT two daughters ui their bereavemet.t. The funeral will take place this (Thu cuav) it Creiddyll.

A.BER.VYROY. County School.-Tho annual distribution of prizes takes place this evening (Thursday). Maritime.— The steamers "Norseman and "Telephone" on Monday discliaiged full cargo of Christmas goods, nnd sailed the following day. On Tuesday the "Ina Lass from Swansea arrived with coals. The Weather.—We have had all sorts of weather during the last week or 10 days. There ain't the word to describe it We have had samples of all the seasons crowded into a fortnight in December. How people growl Some folks are hard to please Who would, if he could, be clerk of the weather ? Sale of Property.-At the Feathers Hotel on Wed- nesday. Messrs Thomas Jones and Sons, New Court, conducted a sale of the freehold farm of Cwrmnawr, nenr Oaktord, ill lite parish of Liau- arth, comprising 84 acres 1 rood 9 poles. Mr D. Lewis, Tvrldvndu. startprJ the bidding atElOOO Eventually, the property was wiiLdiawn at £1470. —Messrs Davies and Evans also conducted a eale of property in Bridee-sfreef. the property of the late Mr J T Evans, iiristol House. Glasgow House was knocked down to Mr John llees, J»r £ 195 the same buyer purchased Bristol Honse :for £ 190. Miss Evans botivhb Farmers House, where she re- sided, for £ 150 and the shop occupied by iNIr J. 0 Davies, cycle works, was bought tor £ 100. Literary and Debating Society.—The present session of the Debating Society has proved a remarkable success. The syllabus is interesting, varied, and modern. The debates and papers have been of an excep- tionally high quality. On Friday evening another very successful meeting was held when "Phillip Sydney" favoured the Soc- iety with a lecture 011 "Old Time Cardigan- shire. He could move his audience to laughter and impressive silence with) equal ease. (The lecture throughout was woriliy of the lecturer), as well as being a credit to the Debating Society, the lecture will prove a stimulus to these living in the neigh- bourhood to take more interest in the an- tiquities of their county. Hockey Match.—Teams representing Lan peter and Aberayron played at this place on 'Saturday under wretched conditions. AL-ei- ayron attacked early but failed to score. Lampeter then changed the venue of play to the vicinity of ttic Aberayron goal where T. Wliliams opened the scoring. Willie Pugh then retaliated and equalised with a good shot. Shortly afterwards W. p and Seymour Rees came away in a combined run, the former goaling. Lampeter then attacked and scored, their 2nd goal. Half- time was called with the score standing two goals each. The feature of the second haif was the stolid defence or Aeron Davies at full-back and the brilliant individual runs of W. Pugb at. centre forward. Had it been a dry day, Aberayron must have von. A doubtful decision on the part of the referee gave Lampeter their third goal. Aberayron, however, were not to be denied, and Pugh again breaking through scored with a smashing shot. Aberayron had hard lines in not scoring again. The game thus ended in a, draw of 3 goals each. Aberay- ron team :—Charlie Lewis Aeron Davies, Annie Jenkins, Betty Evans, Jack Davies, Mag Jones, Alice Davies, Seymour Rees. W. Pugh, H. L. Pugh, Miss Maddock. Funeral of Mr. John Watkins.—On Thursday last amidst manifestations of sorrow and regret, all that was mortal of Mr. John Watkins, 2 Oxford-street, sur- veyor and inspector to the Urban District Council whose death was announced last week were laid to rest at Llanayron Church- yard. Considering the inclemency of the weather, the large and representative con- course that gat lie red together to pay then- last tribute testified the respect and esteem in which the deceased was held. At the house, the Rev. Corris Davies (W.) read a portion of the Scripture, while the Rev. Gwilym Evans preached an eloquent and touching sermon, the Rev. J. M. Prythernh offering prayer. All along the route, from the house towards the churchyard, blinds were drawn, as a token of respect. The chief mourners were, Mrs. Capt. Evans (daughter), Rev. D. Rees, Capel rnawr, Anglesea (brother in law), Master Maldwyn Evans (grandson), Miss Evans Greenland terrace, ,Mrs. Morgan Vulcan place, Miss Owen, Wern Villa; Mr. and Mrs. Jones, 14, Alban square; Capt. Thomas, New Quay. At the graveside, the burial rites were said by the Rev. R. Williams, Llanayron, and the Rev. Evan Evans, R.D., Vicar of Aber- ayron. Amongst those present were Revs. J. T. Parry Cilcennin; J. Howell, Llwyn— celyn; J. Jay Jones; Corris Davies, J. M. Prytherch, and J. Thickens: Messrs Munro Hughes, Bank: D Pennant James, solicitor; W. J. Phillips, merchant: H. G. Powell, timber importer; W. L. Thomas, J.P., chairman; Councillors D A. Davies and Dan Williams; J. Davies, London House; B E Howell, North Road; W. Davies, Railway Hotel, Lampeter; T. Phillips, ex-Superin- tendent of Police. J. H. Jones, D. A. Lloyd, monumental works; Lewis Davies, contrac- tor; D. Jenkins C.M.: Councillor Francis Evans, D. Jones, Alban square: Walton Davies; Dr. Davies, Capt. Jones. 3. North road; Capt. Jones "Aldboro. Capt. Rees, Louisa. House; Capt Rees Lower Regent street Capt Jones, Belle Vue Terrace. Capt Rees Jones, Alban square; Capt T R Jones, Andes House, Capt. Evans, My- droilyn Capt Williams, Bridgend House, Capt. Lewis, "Enid," Capt. Jones, "Ellen Owens, CÜpt Jones, o, North road, and others. The deceased was a zealous and most- faithful member and deacon at Peniel Con- gregational Church, and at the close of the service on Sunday evening, Miss Edith Thomas, the organist, played the Dead March from Saul in memoriam. DEATH OF THE EARL OF SHANNON. The sudden death was announced on Tuesday night the 11th inst, of the sixth Earl of Shannon, who bore also the titles cf Viscount Boyle in the peerage of Ireland, and Baron Carleton in the peerage of lhe United Kingdom. Lord Shannon, who died at Monachdy, Aberayron, wiffe in his forty-sixth year, and succeeded to the title in 1890. He owned about 11,300 acres. The funeral took place en Saturday after- noon, the interment being at Llanbadarn Trefeglwys. The service was conducted by the Rev. E. Evans, rural dean and A'ioar of Henfynyw. Amongst those present were the Countess of Shannon's two sistens, Mr. Harford (Falcondale), Miss Harford, Major Pryse Lewes and Captain Lewis (Tyglyn Aeron), Captain J Vaughan (Brynog); Ald- erman E. Lima Jones (Aberayron, chairman of Cardiganshire County Council) Alderman J. M. Howell, T. Compton Davies. Mr. Munro Hughes (National Provincial Bank), Dr. Davies, Messrs. W. M Jones, T). IE Davies, John Davies, D. Penant James (solicitor, and others Viscount Boyle, who succeeds to the title, is only just nine years old, having been born on December 6th, 1897. UNDER THE ABERAYRON TOWN CLOCK "Christmas comes but once a. year. And when It comes, it brings good cheer." The nighlt air around the old spot, under the Town Clock was fragrant with the od')ur of a real good cigar. We pride ourselves upon being pretty good judges of the differ- ence between a weed which has Seen made from a familiar vegetable, and the real Havannah. Like a good many other things there are Cigars and Cigars It was Lhe redolent perfume of the weed which started the subject of this paragraph. The question which puzzled us for the moment. was from whence was it? Of course, any half-a- dozen persons might have passed this way smoking and on any ordinary occasion, we should not have asked any questions; for there are smokers galore in Aberayron. We had, we must admit in our minds a, par- ticular person, and that we were not far wrong, was proved by a familiar voice, which greeted us right heartily with the compli- ments of the season. It was the Son cf Xeptune, who had already entered upon 1 he observance of the Yule-tide season and as a token of the good fellowship handed us a Cigar with the remark, a real Habana He confided it was a little box he had brought home net long since. Duty free, we asked ? You must not ask any questions when an old Tar gives you some cigars, he answered, and of course we recognised ilie force cf the friendiy warning. He had a great deal to say of his Christmas experience at sea, cf the plum-duff and many other things. lie I waxed eloquent over the little present cvo-ni the old man, as he called the skipper, for it was this, which made them, when far .away ironi the family circle in the old home—-upon go,,d terms with themselves and all nw world He reviewed the many change? which had taken place m Aberayron since he was a lad. The young sailors in those day-, were a jolly and boisterous let, and maintained the old traditions of the Christ- mis waits; but, he added sadly, there much music about now, and its many a year since the drum and fifes turned out He was very full of eld times, and more than once he wiped away a tear which welled up to his eye, under the pretence of blowing the nasal organ. It was a pathetic subject to dwell on, the memories of old days and c.. f I old friends and neighbours who are no longer here with lIS, but who have passed bcyon t I the bourne from which no traveller returns. Ours is a seafaring community, and at the approach of the festive season, all those who have relations and friends far away on the wide seas, will naturally go out to them in heart and mind—Christmas Day What a charm the word has to conjure up memories of the days that are past, when the heart was young. "Sweet memories, at the thought of which, our eyes are dimmed in the midst of our remembrances of Christ- mas Days. Our thoughts have taken to themselves wings, and have flown to all points of the compass, far across the world of waters. Christmas on the decks of vessels far away in distant parts and wide oceans. Christmas on the tropical plains, Christmas in ice bound regions, in the far off islands of the Pacific; Christmas in far away Aus- tralia. Messages pass from land to land in which we seem to feel the pressure of a hand! What is this we hear? We are children once more. We seem to hear the sound of the old church bel' ringing out again, and the echo of the familiar uymn sounds in our ears: Hark 1 the herald Angels sing. Gloiy to the new born King." They are associated1 with the happieste memories, and bound up with the pleasaut- est anticipations of childhood's days. A Merry Christmas! This is the familiar iiish and will be in almost everybody's mouth at (-Ili,i-istm.i.stide mer,ima-nt or brightness and happiness of some kind is associated in al- most all minds with Christmastide, and in truth in this world of sorrovv and care and disappointment, one is glad for all the brightness which is cast athwart the shadow- ed path of life. Let us make the best use cf all that is cheering and refreshing in them. The.} may last but a little while, but in little whiles of happiness of Joyfulness, the weariest spirit may be graciously refreshed. We can often take up our burden again, with fresh spirit, after it has been laid down, even though it may be for only a' little while. Happy joyous season, II well gives to the world one day, when the thoughts of men all the wide world over, are t"' inspired to the best and sweetest actions. There is no man, but feels its in- fluence and seeks to give in some degree visions of happiness, sweet thoughts, nobler intentions, and sacred feelings. We obey one common impulse to make the season a time of goodwill and seek not only to give, but also to recall holy affections, gentle friendships, tender joys and precious hopes Christmas is a season for inspiring com- fort and gladness in human hearts and lives! We all need the daily food of cheer, kind- ness and goodwill. Old feelings and mem- ories are awakened in bosoms which distance alone has parted. Such memo-ries aie awakened under the Town Clock to-day of other and byegone days. Happy, Happy Christmas that can win us back so many fond memories of other days. Fanuliar faces haunt us. and well-known voices seem to call us! Christmas Day will dawn with no empty vision. "The forms that rarely meet, Then hand to hand shall greet, The friecds that leagues too long divide And friendship love and light, Shall crown the winter nighlt, And every glad voice, Welcome Christmastide!" It is Christmas also which whispers quietly, yet so strongly, in its own calm, soothing, cheering way—Hush to all Ull- kind words and angry feelings. Let joy, peace and goodwill everywhere prevail. Christ- mas may bring, it must bring to many vcy sad thought;; of bye-gone happiness, of dear voices, silent and dear faces missed, but Christmas has its special joys for even theso Whatever the text may be, the burden of the message from every pulpit in every land, will be, Behold, I bring you good "tidings of great joy.—It is particularly a children's festival, and you can honour it by remind- ing them that it is a. religious as well as a social festival, you can act no better char- acter than the time honoured Santa Glaus Remember There is gladness in remem- brance, and there will be no sadder thought on Christmas Day, than the thought, that one has been forgotten Dinna Forget "Glory to God in the highest, and cn Earth, Peace, Goodwill towards men." .:v

NEW QUAY Success of Medical Students.—The nillllr- ous friends of Alderman and Mrs. E H Davies, Brynheulog, Pentre, Rhondda, and Nanternis, New Quay, heartily congratulate them upon the continued success of their sons, Mr. Ivor J. Davies, student at St. Bartholomew Hospital, has just passed his final examination in the London University and qualified himself with distinction as M.B. and B.S. Loiidoii.-It is also yerv gratifying to observe that their third SOl;, Mr. Trevor B. Davies, of Cardiff University, who, at the beginning of this year passed his Intermediate M.B., London University and recently again gained his B.Sc. with first class honours, and thereby secured a gold medal. This is a rare distinction for a young man of 21 years of age. When the news reached Pentre and districts, there was great rejoicing among the inhabitants. We understand that this promising young man has now entered the University Col- lege Hospital for his final University eour-e. -r-

TALYBONT. Motor Service.—It is rumoured that the Cambrian Railways Company hove under consideration the question of running a motor omnibus service between Glandyfi and Llar-.fihangel, passing through Eglwya'aoh Irerddol, Taliesin and Talybont. ?

LLANBADARN. Reading Room.—A reading room has been opened at Llanbadarn in the house of David Thcophilus Mr. Harry Bonsall, Cwmpadarn, has been chiefly instrumental in establishing it, and has secured a sub- scription of from Mr. David Davie-- M.P., Llandinam, together with smaller subscriptions from several local gentlemen Air. VY. 13 Powell, Nanteot>, has been up- pointed president Capt Oosens and Major Bon sail vicepresidelnts; Mr. Willie Evans secretary; and Mr. Harry Bonsall treasurer Several gentlemen have promised to supply newspapers, magazines, etc., and the read- ing room is greatly appreciated by the young people of the village.

LAMPETER [Othru: local news on inside pages, j Business Enterprise.—Mr. David Jones, I of bridge street, Lampeter, has added an- other brancn to his business, that of clogs and clog-maKing. leomanry Bali.—This annual ball is fixed to take place at the Memorial Hall 011 January tith. Better Koads.—Travellers on the loads at Lampeter will be glad to know that the hired steam roller has been at work irt the town for about a week, with the result that travelling conditions are rendered much more pleasant. Shiloh Chapel.—The Rev. T. Francis, Baptist- minister at Aberduar, preached at Shiloh (C.M.) Chapel on Thursday evening last in connection with Merched y De." Thu chapel -was crowded to hear this popu- lar preacher. Convaleseeitt.-Tlie Rev. T. Eli Evans, has been indisposed for several weeks, but we are pleased to know that his health has considerably improved, and it is hoped that by Christmas he will be seen in his usual health, and able to take his place in I is pulpit. The Eisteddfod.—The sub-committee ap- pointed by the Eisteddfod Committee to eonstder a scheme and draw up a report met on Monday night, and adopted a scheme which will be laid before the full committee on Thursday night. Lecture.—Dr. vali Evans, of Lampeter, gave a very interesting lecture on Monday evening at the Old Grammar School in con- nection with the local branch of the Good Templars. The Rev. W. Roderick presided over a good attendance. The lecture, which dealt with the subject of microbes and germs, was illustrated by means or lime- light views.. Christmas -INIarket.-The annual Christ- mas market and show of live and trussed poultry, eggs .etc, promoted by the Town Council, will take place on I< riday, Decem- ber 21st. (to-morrow) in the Market, pla?e. There are nineteen classes, with two cr three prizes in ealch class. Competent judges are engaged, and the whtole affair promises, as it deserves to be, a great success. The Mayor an Alderman.—A special meet- ing of the Town Council was held at the Town Hall 011 Thursday evening last for the purpose of electing an Aldarmavi in the ulace of Joseph Davies. who resigned his seat on the Council and left the tpwn for I Narberth. There was a large attendance cf members, some being absent owing to an- other engagement, and the Mayor (Coun- cillor Evan Davies) was unanimously elected to the vacant Aldermanic seat. As Mr. Joseph Davies had served as an Alderman for four years (the length of time being six years) t,he Mayor, who had another leal' to serve as a councillor, has now two years to run as Alderman,, his length of serrije being, therefore, lengthened by one year. There are now three vacant seats on the Council, and it was decided that. the bye- elections should take place together the second week in January, this being done to avoid expense. Operetta, very successful operetta- entitled "The Enchanted Glen," and fancy dress ball given by the pupils of Miss Francis' Lyndon High School took place at. the Memorial Hall on Wednes- day evening last, when the following was the programmePart I-, Operetta, The Enchanted Glen," dramatis personae. —Dame Grumpus (the village terror), Bessie Jones; Nora (an orphan), Gwen Davies; Queen Mab (Queen of the fairies), Annie Bees; Fairy of the Glen, Irene Jones; ilanta. (Queen's recorder(, Annie Jones: Ariel '(Queen's messenger), Gwen Jones; Small Fairy, Isabel Jones; Tarantella (Edward German) Miss Lea Thomas; scene I.: Outside Mother Grumpus' Cottage; violin solo Melodies (Berthold Tours), Annie Jones; scene II. "The Enchanted Glen," pianoforte duett "Old English Melody," Annie and Watkin Jones. Scene III., "Queen Mab's Court," God save the King." Village girlsDorothy Jones, Daisy Rees, Mary Lloyd-Jones, Gwen Jones, Sarah Davies, Isabel Jones, Mary Jones, May Jones, Sarah A. Davies, Ellen M. Davies. Letitia Williams, Lizzie Williams, Annie T. Jones, and May Nesta Jones; milk maidsDorothy Jones, Daisy Rees, May Nesta Jones, Gwen^gnes, Mary Lloyd- Jones Irene Jones. An fie Jones, and May I Jones; fairies:—Isabel lie Gwen Jones, Mary Lloyd-Jones, Doroitby Jones Daisy Rees, Irene Jones, May Jones, Fditi, Dav- ies, Maggie Hughes, May Nesta Jones, Annie T. Jones, Gwen Davies, Nellie Evans and Gertie Evans; attendants: Ek*lna. Davies, Lizzie A. Evans, Grace M. Jenkins, and Annie T. Jones.

CHURCH TYEFRNCE. Mil. WATEliHOl SK S PLEA. (To the Editor of the "Welsh Gazette.") Sir.-As Mr. Waterhouse writes To the charge of vituperation 1 plead not guilty he places on me the obligation of quoting from his Llanbadarn address at least one or two sentence.s which will bear ttie.;i own witness. Speaking of a Li Deration :st lie said he delighted to deal with him so that he could 110 longer dodge and wriggle as was Ins natural instinct and his never tailing delight." Again referring to the Liberation Society as a whole lie made remark that their ingenuity w a.s only equalled by their disingenuousness," choosing thus to speak of men, of the Edward Miall and Carvell j Williams, 'type If this be not vituperation then I do not know what vituperation means although I claim acquaintance with the derivation and different definitions of the term. The countercharge which Mr. Water- house is pleased to make will not bear in- vestigation. He says that my "charity does not shrink from calling certain militant Dissenters bitter-hearted gladiators." Now the sentence on which he bases this incor- rect allegation ran I hold that the great majority of the adherents of all the Christ- ian Churches in the land have no sympathy with the bitter-hearted gladiators. who are ji,ist spoiliiig for a fight. m My reference was a hypothetical one, and I applhxl the phrase neither to Conformist nor Noneon- tormist, to deiiominationalist nor undenomi- nationalist. If such unwarranted inference. and assertion were common with Mr. Water- house I should have very little confidence in his judgment and fair-mindedness, but I prefer to believe that, like all of us fallible mortals, Jie made a slip consequent on .hurried perusal and penmanship. Why later, he should repudiate the idea. of that branch of the Church of Christ with which he is identified being a denominational church I am at a loss to conceivo, especially as he himself denominates it as the "Church of England." Surely lie does not think that It is the one and only Christian Church, else why not call it simply The Church? Article xix of the Prayer Book—in which are go many things good, beautiful and true—says The visible Church of Christ is a congre- gation of faithful men in which the pure Word of God is preached" etc., continuing, As the Church of Jerusalem, Alexandria and Antioch have erred; so also the Church of Rome hath erred etc. so not un- churching them but according them, as it had adopted for itself, a denominational title. Here I ask myself if any advantage is likely to accrue from pursuing the matter further and recall some sage words of A. Christopher Benson in a recent work, The temptation to argue with people of convinced views should be resolutely resisted; argu- ment only strengthens and fortifies the con- victions of opponents and I can honestly say that I have never yet met a man of strong intellectual fibre who was ever converted by argument. Yet I am sure that- it is a, duty for all of us to aim at a just appreciation of various points of view. In dealing with others in the intellectual region the object should be not to convince, but to get people to state their own views and to realise that unless a man converts himself no one else can."—The fact that Mr. Waterhouse has stated some of his own views both in his lecture and letter enables me the better to understand his outlook and apprehensions. Certainly I think he puts too low an esti- mate on the worth and strength of the Church of England, .when! he says that its severance from State patronage and control, "i,t-ould stamp that church into fine powder." What is it dependent to that extent on i be socular and temporal arm? Were not the greatest triumphs of the Primitive Churches wrought not only without State patronage, but in the very teeth of its fierce persecu- tion ? No. no, Nonconformist though Y ani, I have a higher opinion of the Church of England, beflieving theit its best days lie before it when, fi ee to reform and reorgan- ise itself, existing impediments to its spirit- lEd p'-o^vess hf' moved out of the way Then. too. shall oil the Christian Churches in the land nTvororiniate nd co-operate in a rashion that nl¡1"t rrloriously extend the Kingdom of Christ. Let me add in con- Hiisio-'n mv ob*eet< in writing was to holp in however ;nfinitesimfll a degree in one cr ti:" of the day towards a. one di.-xinnmiatioii betwixt tmida- nieiitai po.ut;, and oi p-orcauice; anu siiil more towards tne be str- Ldg 111 IHlllu Cl1êh liw SUUJtct:> {)li lJlcll It e I (-- ails aie agl eed are much mute numerous anu vital cuan cnose 011 winch n «• differ. So, blending charity and coiutesy twin candour anu iuii-xiiiii.aediiess as c- reach out to further truth, we shall do no injury 10 our common Christianity out rattler commend it as ueiug yinie a.> much a matter of spirit and life as of dogma and creeu. A t tHe saUle time lllbtead oi hinuering we shall promote our ou n mutual knowledge *nu goodwill. SEP 1 iMUS MARCH Aberystwyth, December l/th,

GAZETTE NOTICES. John Jenkins, of Jbtynonutiu, Qaracii, near Aberyot-wy cii, iariuer. James KnIght Jones, of Mercantile Saw Mills, Boncath, Lianhnangel, timber mer- chal11. -¡¡- His Honour Judge Bryn Roberts was entertained at dinner 011 Saturday nifht a" Ancierton s Hotel, hleet street, by (; )1 political friends in the New ReSo«j Lord Courtney of Penwitli presided, 1 toast of the evening was submitted* j?. J. A. Hobson in a lelicit-ous speeeii. 1 Lleweliyn Williams, M.P., proposed health of Lord Courtney, who relerred \1. commendation to the past and present

CARDIGAN Accident.—Whilst crossing the street oIl Saturday evening an aged stupwright named David Jones, Netpool, was knocked down by a bus. A large crowd which usually lounges opposite the Guildhall at once gathered around; and assistance was immediately at band. It appears chat the driver, John Thomas, fully believed that the man was going to stop for him to pass, and no 1- blame whatever was attached to him. Dr Stephens attended the patient, who bled from a bruise on his head. Disappointed Ca,ndldates.-Tlie Registrar General has confirmed the decision of the Board oi Guardians to amalgamate the dis- trict held by Mr. D. Mathias, Bridge street, with that held by Mr. D M Jones. The decision does not create any material change, but it brings disappointment to half a dozen candidates. Competitive Meeting.—-The second of a series of competitive meetings organised by the juvenile members of the Capel Mair Congregational Chapel held on Wednesday evening at the Vestry room was a complete success. Mr. Beynon Evans, J.P., conduc- ted, the competitions being adjudicated Ly the Rev. E. J. Lloyd. Capel Degwel, liter- ary, and Mr. John Evans, Gordon Terrace, singing. The awards were made as follows: —recitation, "Dros bechadur buost farw," Rosa Jones, Gomer House; solo, "Anwyl Iesu," Gwladys Tibottivas, St.. Mary street; six questions on the history of Joseph, Mary James, Gordon terrace, and Lizzie Jane Thomias, St. Mary street, equal; solo, for men, Mr. W. J. Shambrook, Nant- perchellan, second, Albert. Charles; trans- lation from Welsh to English, Miss Morfudd Jenkins, Glenview; reading, Miss Mary Mary James, Gordon terrace; translation, English to Welsh, Mr. Johnnie Jones, i Gowerton; Welsh dictation, Miss Hannah, Jones, County School; answers to six ques- tions from St. Mark, Mr. John Evans, County School. The secretarial duties were undertaken byl Messrs. Willie George and W. J. Shamjbrook, both of whom desire to thank Misses Fanny Morris, Quay street Edith Morris, 18, North Road, and Gertie Jones, Gowerton, for preparing the investi- ture bags. THE GOGERDDAN HUNT. A large number of the Tivyside gentry accepted, the invitation of Sir Edward and Lady Pryse last Thursday to join in the meet which took place at Noyadd-Trefawr, their Tivysifle residence. Tivyside is de- lighted that the genial Baronet has not auated his interest in this district since his succession to the ancient family title. But, Sir Edward, by the way, owes a good deal to Tivyaide, for it was here that tie found his good lauy and Tnursday's meet must have been exceptionally pleasant for Lady Pryse, giving her an opportunity to maintain and to renew her old acquaintances. Among those present were Colonel and Mrs. Howell, Pantgwyn; Colonel Newland, master of the Tivyside hounds and Mrs. Newland, Dolhaicld; Colonel and Mrs. Brenchley, Glaneirw; Mr. and Mrs. C. H. L. FitzWilliams, Cilgwyn; Mrs and Mi-ss llocli, Plasybriddeil; Lieut. Powell and Mrs Powell, Tregaron; Mrs. Brigstocke, Bla-jn- pant; Mrs. Jones-Parry and Miss Jones- Parry, Tyliwyd; Mrs. and the Misses Gower, Castell Malgwyn; Mr D B Davies, Parkygors Capt. Corbett, Lancych J'. and Mrs. Summers, Fern Hill; Mr. and. Mrs. Lewes Bowen, ClynfiewMr. Lewis Bowen, Glanmadeni; Mr. J. M. Phiiiips, Treriffy; Mr. J. L. Spittle, Alma. Grange; Mr. Vaughan, LIangoedmore; Rev. and Mrs. R E Davies, Capel Dygwydd; Miss Vaughan, Brynog; Mr W Rees, Emlyn Arms; Mrs. and Miss Lewes, Llysnewydd Mrs. George. Parkygors and others. The tenants of the estate were also present in good force, and made a pleasing and con- spicuous group. All together there was a large field. Sir Edward led his pack per- sonally, and with him he had Jack Morgan, of Gogerddan as whip, and Mr. W. George and Fred of the Tivysidr> "1mt. It was a picturesque gathering, and recalled similar scenes in the old days as it wended its way over the lawn to the woods of Allt-ycadno, which, being Anglicized, means Foxwcv!— r .1 a most appropriate and promising place to start a day's hunt. But the wood did rot make good its name this time; for it proved blank; so (lid Cwm Trefaesfach. The hounds then made for the Rocks, and here it had been anticipated that Sir Edward would manage to find that sport which, as he stated at a former dinner of the estate tenants, he wouid prefer to killing a hundred preasants. But no scent could be obtained here again. Nothing daunted, and with the grit of a true sportsman. Sit* Edward led his pack merrily to the neigh- bouring woods through Blaenpant. and, Finally. the pack made for Llwynduris, where they succeeded in: obtaining a scent. A chase followed, but Mons. Reynard man- aged to escape death. PARSON'S BRIDGE IN DAGGER, (To the Editor of the "Welsh- Gazette") Sir,—It is a blessing that the attention of the public authorities haa been called tQ defects in this bridge. You have the tup- port of a large section, of the inhabitants m this neighbourhood when urging the Dis- trict Council to have the structure tested and set in thorough order at once, instead of putting up danger posts each side of the river warning people to be careful wheai passing over it. The warning would contain] the nukl suggestion that unless careful t.1ey might fall into the surging torrent bdow., I he. policy of delaying the repairs is a cxuish one. It has nothing to commend; itself to the ratepayers, and so far as iti affects the users of the bridge the shirking of the work deserves wholes-ale condemna- tion. If there is anything wrong with the cable which holds the bridge in suspension, or with the stays which holds it in posi- tion (as Mr. Putland has pointed out;, or with the footboards, the public are being badly served by, not having the defects remedied at. once. Private business Thor- oughly conducted is characterised by keeping everything up to the mark and the same principle should guide public affairs. In- stead of putting up danger posts, I submit that the District Council would be serving the neighbourhood more faithfully by fixing a sign assuring passers by that the brid'" is perfectly safe, and that no one need tremble when using it. Why cry out for mere bridges when those we already possess are not properly cared for? Ystumtuen. E. u; MR. LEWES PRYSE'S BEAGLES. • On Saturday the meet was at the milestone on the Aberayron road, and rir. v withstanding the wet day there was a go muster of sportsmen. In this distrct 01. -42 is almost, sure of finding hares, and it -as. r, not long before one was set afoot ii: the gorse on Brithrees. It took a lint over Glamhos hill and passed down country by Lrevedlin farm and then Bwlch farm. and as far as Court farm. Here it doubled. and returned across the field belonging to the same farmers until It got to a bit-of rlVi s],y ground on Glanrhos. Here it squatted, but it was again set going, and it then crossed! the mam road, and it ran along the land cit the right-hand' side of the road until it crofj .0 Alonaehty farm, where it ivas lost "ini some gorse after affording a good hunt hIt ever two hours. ° "r.I.I.¡. Prirv'ed and Published by the proprietor. Rees. rI the '• Wia.sn Gazette" itice Bridge-atr»- Abui/s-wyh, -r r, ty0f Cardiicii.ii, iuxi-.N. i^eccinh. IS.6