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RATES OF MO UTILITY.
RATES OF MO UTILITY. Some people seem to think that small towns ought to have a lower death rate than the large towns. Why should that be? Assuming that life can be prolonged or shortened, the advantages are on the side of the large towns, and against the small towns and the villages. The large towns are wealthy and can afford to have the best of everything, such as water, drainage, means of amusement and relaxation, and toad. which cannot be secured by the smaller places. And it is an important factor that strong and healthy young men and women go from the country to the towns to earn their living, leaving behind the children, the old people, and the sick and poor. There are un- doubtedly many advantages in the country, but under existing conditions the towns have the advantages. Any person who implies that there are exceptionally high rates of mortality in Wales due to preventible causes may be put down as a fool or a knave, or both.
THE NATIONAL EISTEDDFOD.
THE NATIONAL EISTEDDFOD. It is hardly necessary to say that we wish the promoters of the movement for securing the National Eisteddfod for Aberystwyth every possible success. A visit of the great national gathering cannot fail to benefit the town in many ways. It will of course taring money here, but it will also do more good by inspiring the yonng people of the town and district. It will be necessary to erect a pavilion, and. the suggestion may now be appropriately made that a company should be formed for the erection of a permanent structure en the castle grounds, which could he used for the National Eisteddfod as well as for local and other gatherings. It mast not of course ) e too large. A pavilion would bring here the meetings of the various Churches, and wouid encourage the holding of local and provincial Eisteddfodau. In fact it would be a great acquisition.
NEWS AND OBSERVATIONS;
NEWS AND OBSERVATIONS; ORIGINAL AND SELECTED. Sir Edward Prysf is recovering from his indisposition, and is going for a change of air. Lord and Lady Powis and Lord Clive are going to Gibraltar, and then for a tour it Spain. Lord and Lady Londonderry are spending Easter at Mount Stewart, Co. Down. Lord and Lady Cawdor have left Stac'cpole Court for their London House, Princes Gardens. The Rev Charles Williams, of Accringtor, ex-president of the Baptist Union, died on Tuesday night. At a general meeting of the Talybont and North Cardiganshire Agricultural Society, held on Saturday afternoon, Sir Edward Pryse, Bart., Gogerddan, was re-elected president, with Mr George Pryso, Peithyll, as chairman of the executive committee. The Prime Minister has expressed llÍ, willingness to give effect to the claim or the Welsh members to equal treatment with thn Scotch members in regard to standing com- mittees as far as practicable. Highly satisfactory is the fifty-ninth report of the Ecclesiastical Commissioners-who, by the way, are not paid by the State, as is some- times hinted, but out of the revenues of the Church itself. A larger sum is set aside for the further augmentation of benefices, and the Commissioners anticipate that the improve- ment in the income alike from estates and in- vestments will continue. The Commissioners state that during their sixty-four years' opera- tions they have augmented or endowed out of their Common Fund upwards of 6,000 tiernp- fices, the value of their grants exceeding £883,140 per annum. Private benefactions have been secured to benefices through the Commissioners to the value of JE218,210 per annum in perpetuity, apart from j £ 37,00u con- tributed by benefactors to meet temporary grants made by the Commmissioners toward.* the stipends of curates. The Royal Charters for establishing a Welsh National Library at Aberystwyth and a Welsh National Museum at Cardiff have been re- ceived by Sir Alfred Thomas, chairman of the joint committee. The officers named hi the charters who will take the initiatory steps are in respect of the Museum Sir Alfred Thomas (president), Lord Mostyn (vice-president), an Colonel Ivor Herbert, M.P. (treasurerl and in respect of the Library Sir John Williams (president), Mr Herbert Lewis, Junior Lord of the Treasury (vice-president), and Dr Henry Owen, of Poyston (treasurer). The House of Commons sat from a quarter te tkree on Wednesday afternoon until half- past five on Thursday morning. There were forty five divisions, chiefly on the Army Bill, which was ultimately passed. The Prime Minister said that the Government would oppose the Channel Tunnel Bill, and Mr Balfour expressed his great satisfaction at that declaration of policy. The death occurred on Sunday nigbt of the Rev John Pugh, D.D., of Cardiff, who was best known as the prime mover in the Forward Movement. He was well known at Aberyst-1 wyth. In connection with the architectural depart- ment of St. David's College, Lampeter, Mrs Davies Evans, of Highmead, Llanybyther, is offering a prize of £10, ope. to anyone in holy orders, for the best essay on 11 The architec- tural and historical features of not more than two churches in the district in which he may be working. "The objeet," remarks tho" St. David's College Magazine," is to encourage the clergy, whether graduates of St. David's College or not, to interest themselves in the history of the churches of their neighbourhood, and so to prevent a certain (decreasing) amount of destruction passing under the name of restoratiom."
LOCAL AND DISTRICT NEWS
LOCAL AND DISTRICT NEWS The s.s. Countess of Lisburne arrived from Liverpool on Sunday afternoon. The day being very fine a large number of people assembled. THE PAVILION.—A grand amateur perform- ance of School will take place on Wednes- day of next week at the Royal Pier Pavilion, in aid of St Michael's parochial organisations I Tenders are iuvued lor the supply of meat, milk, flour, groceries and coal for the Infirmary. MISSIONS.—Miss M W Watkins, U.C.W., has been accepted for foreign service under fie auspices of the London Missionary Society. SCIENTIFIC.—On Monday week a paper was raad before the Royal Society of Edinburgh by Dr Dewi Ellis, D.Se., Ph.D., F.R.S.E., loctnrer in botany and bacteriology, Glasgow and West of England Technical College, on the discovery of a new genus of thread bacteria. He said that at present five species of iron becteria were known, and this dis- covery was important owing to its being a new genus and not a new species. For the new genus the namespirophyllum ferruginem was proposed. The paper, which will be included in the proceedings of the Royal Society, is a notable addition to the achievements of Dr Ellis, who is a native of Aberystwyth. SALE OF WORK.—A successful sale of work was held at the Salvation Army Hall ou Wed- nesday. The sale was opened by Mr Barclay Jenkins, on behalf of Miss Taylor, Pant-teg. The Rev J Parry was also present and gave an interesting address. The stallholders were Miss Taylor, Mrs Edwards and Mrs Meehan, assisted by Miss B Meehan and Miss C Lewis, Mrs Hughes acting as cashier. The refresh- ment stalls were held by Alias Frost, Mrs Evans, Miss Williams, Mrs Shewring, and Mrs Lloyd, assisted by Miss Pontin and Miss H Tudor. Captain Fox and Lieutenant Bourne desire to thank all friends who have helped to make the sale successful. DEATH.—It is with much regret that we have to announce the sudrlen death, on Sunday, January 13th, from the effects of sunstroke, ia the Welsh colony, Patagonia, of Mr Thomas Davies, formerly the leading builder and con- tractor in Aberystwyth, and also for a period a, member of the Town Council. Mr Daves was the builder of the Board schools, and also completed the erection of the new reservoir as the guarantor of the contractor. Mr Davies and his family went out to Patagonia in the year 1885, and have been very successful since their settlement in the colony, the children especially so. His son Willie is the owner of three leagues of pastoral land with 2,000 sheep thereon. Mr Davies contemplated visiting Aberystwyth this coming summer to see his old home once more, and intended leaving Buenos Ayres for this country next April. It WAS unfortunately while on the journey of a hundred miles up country to see his son Willie, and to complete the necessary arrange- ments for their joint visit to Aberystwyth, that he received the fatal stroke that caused his death, after only a day's illness, the best medical assistance proving of no avail. Mrs Emma Davies, his wife, who predeceased him some years ago, was the niece of the la to Mr Thomas Jones, J.P., D.L., Mount Pinasant, Aberystwyth. SOCIAL EVENING.-The Literary and Debat- ing Society of the Welsh Independents held a successful social on Wednesday evening, given by the male members of the Society and arranged by Mr John Lincoln Jones ami the Secretary (Mr James Davies). Mr John Evans, president, occupied the chair. All members present thoroughly enjoyed the repast provided, as well as the excellent programme arranged by Messrs Kichard Evans and E H Davies, which was as follows- Song, Mr J E Harries mandoline selection, Mr Edgar Williams; a-irg, Mr E H Davies recitation, Mr E Pugh; song, Mr T W Jones recitation, Mr James Owen song, Mr Kichard Evans; duett, Messrs Harries and Davies, In a competition confined to the female members two minutes were allowed for an impromptu speech on Should old bachelors be taxed?" Miss Anna Evans, Maesncwydd, proved to be the prizewinner out or a large number of competitors. The society is indebted to Miss Polly Jones for ably accomp- anying the artistes on the piano. As this was the last meeting of the society for this season the treasurer iMiss Jenkins) gave an account of the expenditure and receipts, which showed that there was an encouraging balance in hand. The following are the officers for next season -President, Mr John Evans, solicitor; vice- presidents, Miss Auna Erans and Mr J E Harries treasurer, Miss Jenkins, all being unanimously re-elected. Mr John Lincoln Jones was appointed secretary. The com- mittee will consist of Miss Evans, Ellesmere House; Miss Jones, Cambria; Mr James Owen, U.C.W.; Mr J James (re-elected) Miss Mellie Evans, U.C.W. and Mr Griffith Williams. A vote of thanks was passed to the retiring secretary for his services, and regret was expressed at his forthcoming doparture from Aberystwyth to another station on the Great Western Railway. WESLEY CHURCH.—On Wednesday the annual Band of Hope entertainment was held, conducted by Mr R Northev. There was large company present, and an interesting programme was prepared by Miss M Collins, which included mandoline selections by Miss M Doughton duett, Fanny and Edie Richard- son solo, Mrs Lawson; duett, Elsie Jones and Dolly Lawson; recitations, by Lizzie Humphreys, Maud Joaes, Priscilla Davies, Cony Teece, followed by a magic lantern entertainment. The lantern was manipulated by Mr T D Jenkins, assisted by Mr William Jenkins. The children thoroughly enjoyed the interesting and enjoyable selection of views shown, including a number of local places of interest. Several hymns were sung by the children accompanied by Mr Fred Jones. At the close, Mr Herbert Jones proposed a hearty vote of thanks to Mr T D Jenkins and Mr W Jenkins for their enjoyable entertain- ment, and was seconded by Mr W Teece. The Rev C 0 Eldridge proposed a vote of thanks to Mr R Northey for the services he had rendered during the winter season, and thanks were also tendered to the Conductor and to the many willing helpers who have contributed valuable assistance. This brought the last meeting of the season to a happy close. FURNITURE.—Now is the time to have your Furniture neatly Repaired, Polished and Upholstered by H C RICHARDS, .2 Little Darkgate street. Furniture Carved. Jobb- ing Work done. Established 1892. C.E.T.S.—The last meeting of the session was held on Friday evening, in the Ysgoldy, when Mr Panchen, the vice-president, occupied the chair. A very interesting programme had been arranged by Mr A Corfield. There was a very large attendance, and the following contributed to the pro- gramme:—Pianoforte duett, Miss Warburten and Miss F Corfield seng, Mr L J Morgan song, Master Richard Jones; song, Miss Pollie Jones recitation, Mrs Corfield song, Mr W D Owen song, Mr Robert Jones, and an address by Mr Panchen. P.S.N.—There was a large attendance at the weekly entertainment on Saturday even- ing. A very interesting address was given by Professor Levi, M.A., B.C.L., on his impressions of America. Illustrated songs were given by Miss Pollie Jones and Miss Lizzie Williams concertina selections, Mr Laird song, "On the Bridge at Midnight," Mr E D Lewis, and pianoforte solo, Miss Roberts, Cefnhendre. Mr R Kenrick described the fonndering of H.M.S. Victoria, which was illustrated. Several local views were shown. Captain David James proposed a. vote of thanks to Professor Levi and to all others who had taken part, which w^s seconded by Prof W Edwards and carried unanimously. The last meeting for this winter will take place next Saturday, when Mrs Eyaps, Glany- don, will deliver an illustrated lecture on Budapest. ENTERTAINMENT.—The Portland Street Band of Hnpe will give their annual entertain- ment at the Coliseum on Easter Tuesday. MISSIONs.-On Sunday the Rev T Rowlands, who has been for twenty-eight years a missionary in Madagascar, preached morning and evening at the English Congregational Church, and collections were rnado on behalf of the London Missionary Society. LOOAL LAW CASUS.—The cases of Jenkins v. Weaver and Jenkins v. Weaver and Jones, which were in the list before Mr Justice Darling and Mr Justice A T Lawrence, by way of appeal by plaintiff from decisions of County Court Judge Evans, sitting at Aber- ystwyth, were on Thursday ordered to stand over till next term, owing to the illness of Mr Danckwerts, K.C., one of the leading counsel in the case. CORRECTION.—Last week it was stated that Mr F B Mason was editor as well as proprietor of the "Tenby Observer." That is not so. The editor is Mr L C Morrison, and Mr Mason is the proprietor. It was his facetious report that excited the anger of the Town Council. FUNERAL OF MRS REEst JONES.—An was announced last week, the remains of the late Mrs Margaret Jones, wife of Mr Rees Jones, borough surveyor, who died on Sunday even- ing week, at the age of sixty-three years, were interred at the cemetery on Friday moraing, when a large concourse of friends and acquaint- ances came together to show their respect to the deceased. The coffin, which was of polished oak with brass ntting, bore the following in- scription, Margaret Jones, died March 17th, 1907, aged 63 years." The chief mourners were, Mr Rees Jones, husband; Mr E Conway Jones, Manchester, Mr J Arthur Jones, Aber- ystwyth, Mr H Rees Jones, London, Mr Llew Jones, Aberystwyth, sons Miss Getta. Jones & Miss Cissy Jones, daughters; Mrs Reynolds, Llanilar, sister: Miss E J Thomas, Pwllhobi, neice Mr J 0 Jones, Colwyn Bay and Mr Thomas Thomas, Pwllhobi, brothers-in-law Mr Kichard Hughes, Liverpool, Mr John Hughes, Ponterwyd, cousins Mr John Thomas, Pwll- hobi, nephew Miss Jenny Owen, Aberystwyth, neice; Miss Catherine Evans, Aberystwyth, couMin Miss Dora Jones, Tregaron, niece; Mr Richard Davies, Caradoc road, cousin Capt. Evans, Ffosytyn, cousin Mr Evan Jones, Tregaron, brother-in-law; Mr Thomas Davies, Mrs Hughes and Mr Evan Morgan, Bronant, cousins. Wreaths were sent by the following:—Mrs Roynolds, Llanilar; Mrs Thomas, Pwllhobi Mr and Mrs Jones, Colwyn Hay Dorothy and Arthur Jones, Manchester Hermy, fh.be1"t and Buddig Jones, Aberyst- wyth Mr and Mrs J T Davies, Bronygan Mrs Parnes, Beulah, Brecon; Miss Violet Hughes, Sefton House; Mrs Morris Jones, Marine terrace; Mr Miall Jones, chemist; Miss G R Aldrich, Upper Norwood, London Mrs R E Jones, Terrace road; MissMegan Penry, Bath street; Mr aad Mrs Morgan, Pier street; Mr and Mrs Richard Weller, New St., Mr John Jones, Cemetery Lodge, and the Corporation Employees. Among those present were Revs D Treborth Jones, B.A., late pastor of Salem, R J Rees, M.A., T A Penry, William Jones, T J Morgan. Bow Street, and Richard Evans, Councillor Robert Doughton, mayor, Councillor Thos. Doughton, nx-mayor, Alderman Peter Jones, Couucillors C M Williams, W Thomas, Isaac Hopkins, J Gibson, Daniel Thomas, J T Davies, T J Samuel and Edwin Morris, Messrs A J Hughes, Town clerk, C Massey, accountant, Dr i Abraham Thomas, medical officer or health and D Lloyd Lewis, N.P. Bank, treasurer; Messrs D C Roberts, J.P., David James, J.P., R J Jones, J.P., Edward Evans, J.P., D Samuel, M.A., Prof. Jenkyn Jones, M.A., Edward Williams, chief constable, Supt. R Jones, In- spector Phillips, Herbert Davies, B.A., and J J Jones, B.A., Theo. College, D Howell, Gwra,, Capt. G F Roberts, J.P., T B Grierson, Wm. I Davies, solicitor, Dr Baasett Jones, I W Richards, painter, John Lewis, shoesmith, John Jenkins, builder, John Roberts, Combrian street, Charles Evans, butcher, Edward Evans, builder, Richard Edwards, butcher, D M Jones, J H Edwards, Tom Lloyd, Trinity road, T Simon, Rowland Morgan, Evan Edwards, John Watkins, Cambrian street, George Evans, Smithfield Lodge, Edward Jones, butcher, David Lloyd, builder, Peter Loveday, David Phillips, Terrace road, John Jenkin Jones, David Griffiths, South road, Ben Jones, Troed- ybryn, John Morgan Evans, H P Edwards, Austin Jenkins, J Griffiths, W Rea Richards, John Morgan, "Observer," Richard Felix, John Roberts, Terrace road, A J Thomas, stationmaster, William Warrington, R R Ellis, coalmerchant, William Richards, Market street, William Jones, Gray's Inn road, John Lewis Evans, W Mail Jones, T W Powell, James Hughes, Market street, E L Jones, North parade, Thomas Williams, Foundry, J enkin Humphreys, T E Owen, county surveyor, Reg. Worthington, John Thomas, draper, W Pierce, Smithfield road, John Owen, Paris House, Richard Lloyd, Newry House, Price Phillips, T Daniels, South road, Isaac Davies, Vulcan street, T C Williams, Froncaradog, T Hopkins, Devil's Bridge, D Morgan, J Wil- liams, Manaravon, D Jones, Rathbone, Richard Jones, D Jonathan Jones, William Jones, workheuse master, T Vaughan, relieving officer, J Williams, butcher, D Thomas, Not-thgtte House, Jack Edwards, D Davies, Talfan, David Lloyd, North parade, Joseph Owen, Stanley terrace, John Jenkins, Tyngraig, J Jones, Bath street, Bonner Jones, Penparkau, Thomas Jenkins, do, J Jenkins, Fronfraithfach, Morris Jones, James White, H Hughes, Tommy Jones, Buarth, J Clayton Jenkins, Queen street, Robert Eliis, chemist, D Ellis, Little Dark- gate street, D Lloyd, Poplar row, P.C. Davies, T C Jenkins, &c. The following work- men of the Corporation walked in procession in front of the hearse :-Messrs James Evans, Sanitary Inspector, D Edwards, water in- spector, T Richards, J Edwards, D Jones, Thomas Evaas, D Thomas, Enoch Williams, Evan Edwards, Thomas Thomas, T Powell, John Tudor, John Hughes, Evan Evans, E J Jones, Hugh Pugh, D Michael, John Parry, William Evans, John Felix, Michael Evans, D Jones, Morgan Davies, John Lewis, Abraham Evans, John Morgan, William Hughes, John Edwards, Harry Morris, John Jones, D H Thomas, David Owens, David Evans, Thomas Jenkins, William Jones, John Jenkins, Richard Thomas, James Morgan, Thomas George, Owen G Ellis, David Davies, Daniel Davies, John A Edwards, George Pearce, John Rice and Edward Morris. The following workmen carried a beautiful wreath:—Messrs Evan Evans, David Evans, John Morris, Tom Morgan, John Lewis, Evan Morgan, D Edwards and W Jones, and a large number of ladies. The service was conducted in the house and at the grave. Blinds were drawn all along the route. SHILOH LITERARY SOCIETY.-Professor Edward Edwards delivered an excellent lecture before the Literary Society on Wed- nesday evening, his subject being The Religion of the Welsh." In his racy and characteristic style, Prof Edwards kept his audience interested to the end. During the coarse of his lecture he mentioned the fact that a great religious and national awakening occurred in Wales during the sixth century, and that Wales in after years owed much of her strength to this double awakening. No awakening conld be truly great unless it was both national and religious. At the close of his lecture Professor Edwards was loudly applauded, and a very hearty vote oi thanks was proposed by Mr T W Powell and seconded by Mr Richard Jones, which was unanimously carried. The lecturer has kindly promised to again address the society. ELECTIONS.—The District Council and Parish Council elections are being held to-day. The show of Mr Loveden Pryse's puppies was held at Cwniedwig to-day. The Social Gazette for last Saturday, gives I a most,, interesting account, with illustrations, of Hadleigh, the Salvation Army training farm. THE EASTER HOLIDAYS.—We understand hat a good number of visitors have engaged rooms at the Queen's, the Belle Vue, and the Lion Hotels. THE WEATHER.—Delightful weather has prevailed tor sevoral days, and visitors are able to enjoy the sunshine from morning till evening. Boating has commenced, and children have already begun to play on the sand and paddle in the sea. SOIREE.—A soiree will be held in the Royal Pier Pavilion on Good Friday in connection with St Paul's Welsh Wesleyan Chapel. Mr Robert Doughton, mayor, will be the chair- man. ELECTED. -Mr Evan Morgan, ship owner and broker, of London and Aberystwyth, was on Tuesday electod a member of the Friern Barnet District Council. PERSONAL.—Mr Willie Bevan, son of Mrs Bevan, Marine terrace, who had such a miraculous escape from drowning when the Orianda was lost, arrived home on Tuesday evening. The Mayor and a large crowd assembled at the station to greet him. FOOTBALL.—A match will be played on the Vicarage field on Good Friday fetween the Town and Liverpool Leek. On Saturday the Aberystwyth cup team will journey to New- town, where they will meet Buckley Engineers in the final of the Welsh Amateur Cup. In the morning of Easter Tuesday a Junior League match will take place between Trinity and Ystwyth Rangers, and in the afternoon Aberystwyth will meet Aston Villa reserves. OBITUARY.—The death occurred on the 20th, at the age of 14 years, of Benjamin, son of Mrs James, Tynpark, Llanarth, and brother of Mr Jenkin James, M.A., clerk to the County education authority. He was a pupil at the Aberystwyth county school. The remains were interred on Saturday, at Llan- arth. The Rev D Treborth Jones, B.A., Cardiff, officiated at the house, and the Vicar and Curate of Llanarth at the grave. A large number of friends and neighbours assembled at Aberystwyth and at Llanarth. MEMORIAL WINDOW.—The artistic appear- ance of the Old Chapel, Llanbrynmair, one of the historic places of worship connected with the Welsh Congregational body, has been further enhanced by a beautiful stained glass window. The window is the gift of Mr John Francis, of London and Wallog, and is in memory of his father and mother, who wor- shipped at Yr Hen Gapel for many years. The subject pourtrayed is the Light of the World." ENGLISH CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH.—A sale of work was held in the Schoolroom on Wed- nesday afternoon, the proceeds being in aid of the London Missionary Society. The various stalls were presided over by the following ladies Refreshments, Mrs White and Mrs Brown goods, Mrs Parry and Miss Rosa Lloyd, Mrs Lizzie Davies and Mrs Owen tea, Mrs Thomas, Misses Dunn, Davies and Campbell. In the evening a social was held, which was presided over by the Rev T A Penry, pastor. The programme was as follows Pianoforte solo, Valse Brillante," Mr G Stephen Evans, A.R.C.O. duett, Where Rolls the Caveri," Messrs Davies and Love- day song, "The Bandolero, Mr L J Morgan trio, The Gollywogs song, Miss Annie Campbell song, Mr Jack Edwards violin solo, Serenada," Mr D E Williams song, Mr D Thomas song, 0 "Holy Man of Sorrows," Miss Catherine Jones duett, Messrs Williams and Loveday song, Mr Galloway, and violin solo, Mr D B Williams. Votes of thanks brought an enjoy- able evening to a close. CANADA.—A large number of persons assembled at the railway station at mi-tday on Tuesday to wish godspeed to friends who were going to Canada. These were Mr and Mrs John Jenkins and family, formerly of Frougoch, who are going to Winnipeg Mr Evan Lloyd, son of Mr Lloyd, Parkyllyn, who is going to Edmonton, Alberta Mr Evan Morgan Jones, Penybont, Clarach, and Mr John Jones, so i of Mr David Jones, Troedrhewfronfrech. SILOAM CHAPEL.—The members of the Siloam Band of Hope had their annual tea and entertainment on Thursday. Tea was provided in the schoolroom, and everyone seemed to enjoy themselves. The ladies of the congrega- tion presided at the tables. In the evening an entertainment was ghen in the Buarth Hall, when the mayor, Mr Robert Doughton, presided. The proceeds were devoted towards clearing off the debt which remains on the chapel after the recent renovation. Songs were given by Master John Richard Edwards, Misses Pollie Jones and Jennie Jones, Messrs J J Davies, Lewis Morgan and Jack Davies. A mandoline solo given by Miss Doughton was encored. The members of the Band of Hope performed the cantata The Crown of the Year in character, under the leadership of Mr Willie Hughes, which was much appreciated by the large audience present. A vote of thanks to the mayor for presiding, proposed by Mr R Kenrick and seconded by Mr David Jenkins, brought an enjoyable evening to a close. PASTORAL.—A deputation from the Princes- road Welsh Calvinistic Methodist Church, Liverpool, has waited upon the Rev Professor David Williams, M.A., of the Aberystwyth Theological College, formerly of Cardiff, in- viting him to accept the pastoral charge of the church in succession to the Rev John Wil- liams, now of Brynsiencyn. Professor Williams at first felt disinclined to consider the invita- tion, but after the rev gentleman had been informed of the unanimity of the church he promised to give the matter his prayerful con- sideration. The church at Princes-road is the largest Calvinistic Methodist Church in existence; its membership is between 1,000 and 1,200. 1ST CARDIGAN MINIATURE RIFLW CLUB.— The monthly shooting tournament was brought to a close last Friday night, when the five members left in shot off for first, second and third prizes, which resulted as follows :— 7 shots at each range (possible 70), 1st. Gunner Benson 59 (prize given by Mr W H Jones, Great Darkgate street); 2nd, Sergeant E H Davies, 55 (prize given by Mr E W Wynne) 3rd, Sergeant E Thomas 52 (prize given by Mr J T Davies). In following tournaments the winners of prizes are handicapped in the following order—1st prize winner 5 points, 2nd prize winner 3 points, 3rd prize winner 2 points. A shooting match with teams of seven between the Volunteers and the Aberystwyth secti' I he P.I. Yeomanry at the Drill Hall on n lay evening. Two ranges were allotted, 7 shots at each range (possible 70). The following were the teams and results- Gunners Gunner Benson, 60 Sergeant E H Davies, 55 Sergeant E Thomas, 53; Corporal Newall, 45 Gunner McMorland, 44 Q.M.S. H Bearne, 43; Sergeant J J Davies, 36; total, 336. Troopers: Trooper Corfield, 49; Trooper Gardner, 46 Corporal Flood, 41 Lance- Corporal T Davies, 39 Corporal Roberts, 36 Trooper Ward, 34 Trooper Davies, 30 total, 276. The gunners were therefore victorious with a majority of 60 points. The monthly spoon competition will take place on Monday next, April 1st, at 7.15 p.m. DEATH OF CAPTAIN DAVID LLOYD.—We I regret to announce the death of Capt. David Lloyd, Victoria House, which occurred on Tuesday morning. Me was seventj'-tour years of acre. During his illness he was attended by Dr Biss<>tt Jones, his i.op iew and Dr Ylorg.in The deceased was a member of an old family in the town, and his parents resided in the early j part of last century in a house on the ,it now I occupied by the National Provincial Bank. He went to sea as a youth, and was alter.vards captain of the Pilgrim and other vessels, in which he traded with North and South America and elsewhere. On one occasion he was wrecked at the Hook Holland, where the Berlin was recently lost. He married Mary, daughter of Mr tdchar.1 Jones, Tanycastell, and sister of the lat", tir Richard Jones, Marine terrace, Mr J ■,? Tones, Talbot Hotel, Mr James Jones, Tyll vd, and Dr Morris Jones. He le ues thrc aughters, Miss Kate Lloyd, Victoria House, ftirs Meredith Thomas, Swansea, and Mrs T H Purden, Sutton Cold- field. Captain Lloyd was for many years secretar,y of the Ship Insurance Society. The funeral will take place on Friday morning, at eleven o'clock, and will be public. CYCLING COMPETITION.—Interest is attached to the Swift advertisements from the fact that every announcement will contain a mistake of some kind, some intentional and probably others unintentional either in spelling, punctuation, grammar, or in the illustrations, etc., etc. To the person who at the close of the season shall send in a list containing the greatest number of detected eirors will be presented the Motor Car, a thoroughly up-to. date Swift Cii- of the cash value of JE225. Interested readers of this article may obtain full particulars of the competition by writing The Swift Cycle Co., Ltd., Coventry at the same time mentioning this publication.
- ABERYSTWYTH DISGRACED.
ABERYSTWYTH DISGRACED. [From the Western Mail."] Aberystwyth is fast winning fame by means of its spirited town council. The town, of course, is a health resort, and the seat of a university college, and a theological seminary, and one of these days it will be the locale of the Welsh National Library, but these are not the things which makes Aberystwyth an object of such vivid interest all over Wales and over the border. It is the lively pantomime that goes on all the year round at the town council. It is much better than any punch-and-judy show. In fact, while this show continues Aberystwyth may dispense with any and every other kind of entertainment. The council catered for their own and other people's amusement for three hours yesterday, but the entertainment only whetted the public appetite for more in the same way. If the Atlantic Fleet visits Aberystwyth this summer it would not be a bad idea to sum- mon a special meeting of the town council to amuse the jolly tars. An excursion is being arranged from Tenby to Aberystwyth to give the councillors of the former place an opportunity of learning lessons in robustness and in methods of "chucking out of winder," &c., from the civic fathers of the latter place. This idea might be ex- tended to other towns—a parsimonious town council might have their fares paid to Cardiff to learn how to spend money, and so on.
I SALES BY AUCTION.
SALES BY AUCTION. MR J.E.JAMES. Monday, April 1st, at 12 o'clock, attheSmith- field, carriages, harness, &c. Monday, at 3 o'clock, at the Lion Hotel, the substantially built freehold dwelling house Glen View, Bow Street, close to the Cam- brian railway station. Monday, at 3 o'clock, the recently-erected dwelling house, shop and premises known as Five Ways, South Gate, held under a long lease from the Nanteos estate. Monday 3.30, at the Smithfield, the Entire Horse Brampton Defiance, the property of Mr Morris Griffiths, Tynywern, Cemaes. Monday, April 8th, at the Lion Hotel, at 3 o'clock, the freehold property known as Brynisa, in the parish of Llangwyryton. Monday, at 3 o'clock, at the Lion Hotel, the freehold property known as Grafton House, Church street. Wednesday, 10th, at 2 o'clock, the Household Furniture at Glen View, Bow Steet.
MR A. LLOYD WILLIAMS.
MR A. LLOYD WILLIAMS. Saturday, April 6th, at 1 o'clock, Household Furniture, &c., at 4 New street, Talybont. Monday, 15th, at the Belle Vue Hotel, at 3 o'clock, all that valuable unexpired tenant's lease of the Fully-licensed Premises known as The Vaults, at the juncture of North parade and Terrace road, the property of Mr Fear, who is retiring from business.
ICOFADAIL.
COFADAIL. CONCERT.—A concert will be held in the Council school on Good Friday. The chair will be occupied by Mr E J Evans, Cnwcy- barcut.
DRVtLS BKIDGI3.
DRVtLS BKIDGI3. EISTEDDFOD.—The annual eisteddfod will be held on Easter Tuesday. The meetings will commence at one and live o'clock, and will be presided over by Mr J G Morris Davies, Hafod, and Dr Morgan, J.P., Pontrhydygroes.
XEBO, LLANON.
XEBO, LLANON. LECTURE.—The Rev H Elvet Lewis, M.A., London, will deliver a lecture on Williams o'r Wern on Thursday, May 9th. The chair will be occupied by Mr Evan Lloyd, and the proceds will be devoted towards buying a new organ.
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MI" mmmmm 'trm I"NRFCJ». fi'i PETTY SKSFTLON^ WSDN'KiDAV. Before Robert Doughton. Mtf) mayor, William Thomas. David J.itiK's audThomas Doughton, Esqrs. Alleged Theft. j Hannah M Davies. 3 Moor l ine, was sum- f moned by E tward Williams, nhief constable, for stealing two brass cairUo,nYk.s, valued at 4. the property of Elizabetii Jones, 1 Moor lane, on the 23rd. Mrs Jones said that about five o'clock on Sunday evening she missed a pair of brass candlesticks from the mantelpiece, which she now identified as her property. She had left the house several times on Saturday without locking the door. Inspector Phillips also gave evidence. The defendant admitted the offence, and said that it "as all through drink. The court was cleared, and on the public being re-admitted the Mayor said they had taken a lenient view of the charge, and they would fine her 5s and costs or in default 14 days. Excuse List. Mr Richard Felix produced his excuse list.
Family Notices
BIRTHS, MARRIAGES, AND DEATHS. No charge is made for ordinary announce- ments, but Is. is charged for any addition. MARRIAGES. ISHMAEL—Hughes.—March 27th, at Capel Afan, by the Rev J W Arter, Wesleyan Minister, Pontrhydygroes, before Mr Tom Morgan, registrar, Mr Elias Ishmael, Pontrhydygroes, to Miss Kate Hughes, Post-office Crosswood. DEATHS. MORGAN.—March 24th, aged 53 years, Elizabeth, wife of Mr Thomas Morgan, Tyn- ffordd, Ponterwyd. To be interred at Ponterwyd on the 29th. LLOYD.—March 26th, Mr Robert Lloyd, 1 Trindod terrace. JONEs,March 21st, aged 75 years, Charlotte Jones, Waun Gai, Commins Coch. The re- mains were interred at the Llanbadarn cemetery on the 26th, when the Rev. N Thomas, R.D., vicar, and the Rev D D Jones, curate, officiated.
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LOCAL WILL.
LOCAL WILL. MAJOR HUGHES, ALLTLWYD. Mr John George Parry Hughes, of Alltlwyd, Llansaintffraed, Cardigan, D.L., J.P. for Car- digan, sheriff 1864, formerly captain (hon. major, 1884) of the 3rd Brigade Welsh Division Koyal Artillery, who died on September 15 last, aged 68 years, son of the late Mr John Hughes, D.L., J.P., of Allt- Llwyd, left estate valued at aCI69864 19s 7d. Probate of his will which is dated July 21, 1906, has been granted to his son, Capt John Lloyd Hughes, Alltlwyd. The testator left his real estate known as Penybenlog and Tanyfronwen, to his daughter, Dorothy Law, and he !eft to her also the rent tithes of his real estate in Pembroke, and he left the residue of his estate, including his farms Peny- lanogle and Pengarreg, to his said son John Lloyd Hughes.
REVIVAL OF MINING.
REVIVAL OF MINING. It is understood that the Lisburne Mine, Pontrhydygroes, so famous in former years, is to be worked again. The news has given the greatest satisfaction in the town and district.
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CLARACH. EMIGRATION.—Mr Evan Morgan Jones, Penybont, left for Manitoba, Canada, on Tues- day.
BORTH.
BORTH. SEA FnONT DAMAGED.—A special meeting of the Main Roads Committee was held at the Town Hall, Aberystwyth, on Monday after- t noon, with Alderman Peter Jones in the chair. Mr T E Owen reported that damage had been done during the recent storm, and after a discussion a committee was appointed to meet at Borth to-day. It was also decided to inform the owners of property of the meeting. This is how Gwili sang after Wales' victory in the football field Os d'wed y Sais i Gymru Wen Pan ddaeth Diwygiad golli 'i phen, I Ar ol y fuddugoliaeth fawr a gaed, Pwy d'wed na chadwodd hi ei thraed."
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