The Aberystwith Observer

i i. .a • ,< > 'v r <: ,.V., À f- PRINTING PRINTING I I I PRINTING OF EVERY DESCRIPTION EXECUTED ON THE SHORTEST NOTICE AT THE • "OBSERVER OFFICE. JOHN MORGAN, PRINTER, "OBSERVER OFFICE," 1, NOR T.HJ P A BXBTf ABERYSTWYTH. « fnWtr Uotto. SAMUEL ALLSOPP & SONS, LIMITED, Beg to call attention to their New Brand of LIGHT BITTER BEER, WHICH, as well as their EAST INDIA PALE and other Ales, can now be obtained TV either in Cask or Bottle from any Dealer; or Orders for same in CASK if sent to their OFFICE- HAMPTON HOUSE, RAILWAY TERRACE, ABERYSTWYTH, Will receive immediate attention. JOHN ROBERTS, SPIRIT AND WINE MERCHANT, GOGERDDAN ARMS AND LION ROYAL HOTEL, ABERYSTWYTH, V A U L T S :-2, BRIDGE STREET, s d GIN from 2 3 per bottle SHERRY from 2 0 nor bot+la IRISH WHISKEY 3 0 „ PORT i « per b0ttld SCOTCH Do. „ 3 0 „ MARSALA 1 q PALE BRANDY „ 4 0 „ CLARET it RUM „ 2 9 „ SOLE AGENT FOR WORTHINGTON'S CELEBRATED DINNER ALES 3s. PER DOZEN IMP. PINTS, LOCH KATRINE SCOTCH WHISKEY, 3s 6D PEE BOTTLE. COfFEE ROOM LUNCHEONS FROM 11 A.M. ro 2 P.M, DAILY. Breaks for the Devil's Bridge leave the Hotel. HOLLOW AY'S PILLS AND OINTMENT ARE ACKNOWLEDGED BY ALL TO BE THE BEST MEDICINES FOR FAMILY USE. MANUFCrUK^D ONLY AC 78, NEW OXFORD STREET, LONDON And Sold by all Medicille Vendors throllghoat the World.5 Gratis at the ab jye adira33, dÚly, batweea the hoard of 11 aad 4, or by letter. :A NEW BUTCHERING ESTABLISHMENT, &o., AT 19, NORTH PARADE, ABERYSTWYTH BY F. JiLB A K E R OF RHYDYPENAU. Commenced for the purpose of bringing Meat, &c., direct from the Farmer to the Consumer at greatly reduced prices, wholesale and retail. HOME BAKED AND FANCY BREAD, CONFECTIONARY, &c., ON THE BEST TERMS. N.B.-Ham and Bacon Curer. Pork Pies and Sausages. DIFFICULT LAMBING AND CALVING. JQAY, g O N, AND JJ E WITT'S RED DRENCH" IS of universal fame for its quick and marvellous effects in preventing fever and inflammation in Ewes and Cows, if dosed a day or two before and just after parturition. The cleansing of the Ewe and the Cow will be perfect, and the milk rendered pure, copious and wholesorde for their offspring. 3a 6d per dozen for Ewes; 13s. per dozen for Cows. Should paining or heaving threaten violently, dose with pain killing i" GASEOBXNE at once, taud stop it. Price 3s 6d per bottle. DAY, SON. AND HEWITT'S "BROWN EXTRACT." SAID to be worth a guinaa a bottle as a po,in anti- dote for anointing the womb in drawing away a Lamb or Calf. It draws ail inflamed poisons out upon the surface, hence prevents gangrene, and is match- less for all wounds, sores, swollen and broken udders and sore paps. Price 2s. Gd., 3s. 6d., and 7s. pet bottle. AY, SON, AND HEWITT'S "GASEOUS FLUID" DEADENS pain in an almost m*gic manner iu Cows and Ewes where there is uneasiness, ex- haustion, and danger after parturition; for it imparts great ease, and is always given after the Rod Drench to calm the nerves and give strength. Matchless for Diarrhoea. Price Is. 9d. per bottle. 20s. per dazan CAUTION.—Note precisely the addrasi-Puoya Animal Medicine Manufactory, 22, DOliSET STREET, LONDON, W. S. J. MORSHEAD, GREENGROCER, FRUITERER, &c. 5, NORTH PARADE. REGISTRY FOR SERVANTS. IN MEMORIAM CATTDS. A Splendid Assortment of NEW AND ARlTSflC DEilGNS, WELSH AND ENGLISH", At From Is 61 to 5s per Dozen. Orders executed at a a hour's notice, at the "ObseBver" Oillc), 1, North-parade, Aberystwyth. 6, NORTH PARADE, ABERYSTWYTH. MRS. J. E. JONES Bega to inform the Public that the Business of a Fashionable BOOT AND SHOE MAKER, Formerly carried en by her late husband, will be continued at the above address, and she trusts by the employment of skilled workmen, close attention to business, and prompt execution of all orders entrusted to her, to merit aj continuance of the support so liberally bestowed upon her deceased husband. R. E. JONES, POSTING YARD, MARY STREET Next door to Messrs Rees, Coachbuilders, and near the Railway Station). Landaus, Breaks, Waggonettes, Dogcaits, and Phaeton, for Hire, by the Day or Hour. Good Horses and steady Drivers guaranteed. REASONABLE TERMS. I I CURE FITS When I say I cure I do not mean merely to stop them for a time and thea have them return again. I mean a radical care. I have made the disease of FITS, EPILBPSY or FALLING SICKNESS a life-long study. Because others have failed is no reason for not now receiving a cure. I end at once for a treatise and a Free Bottle of my infallible remedy. Give address in fall. It costs you nothing for a trial, and it will cure. Address-Dr. H G. ROOT, 5, Plum Tree Court, Farriugdon-street London. HUGHES AND OWEN SADDLERS ? AND HARNESS MAKERS, J ABERYSTWYTH. 1 A CHOICE STOCK OF ALL KINDS OF SADDLERY GOODS, INCLUDING SILVER-MOUNTED GIG WHIPS, > GIG AND CARRIAGE HARNESS OF THE BEST QUALITY. GENTLEMEN'S SADDLES, &c. THE BEST STOCK IN ABERYSTWYTH TO SELECT FROM. ALL CLASS OF WORK DONE. Note the Address- HUGHES AND OWEN, 4 SADDLERS, ABERYSTWYTH, G. WILKINSON GAME DEALER, FRUITERER, AND SEED MERCHANT, 8, NORTH PARADE. POTATOES. HAS just received a large consignment of York Regsort Potatoes. This well-known variety still maintains its reputation for the excellency of its quality and delicacy, of its flavour and for taole usa is without a rival. Price 6s. per ewfc. A small re.. duction wiil be made in loti of one ton and upwards. Intending purchasers will do well to apply early, as anything of really good 'quality will soon be much dearer. G. W. solicits oifers of New laid Eggs; for good quality and perfectly fresh, a good price will be given. Game and Rabbits bought in any quantity. TO ADVERTISE as. Announcements of Charitable and Religious Insti tutions, Sermons, Literary and Competitive Meeting Dramatic and Musical Entertainments, Lectures and Public Services, Anniversaries, Dinners, &c. 3d. per line per insertion. 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PERRY, PAINTER, PLUMB hi R, GLAZIER, AND GSiSTbiRAL UOUSE DSJORATOR, BiisvVER-sTRsar, and -43, Mooa-sraa:ijr. Estimates Given. Charges Moderate. PLEASE NOTE THE ADDRESS. Printed by Steam Power and Published by Joa^ MORGAN, at the '")bsdro&r 0..fiee, 1, Norta t'a-'Vde, A berystwyth. SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 1889.

'1. () I are now acquainted with the personnel of the aTderrsiaziic circle of the new county council. In the selection of Mr C. M. Williams the rouncillora have recognised the important services in the pa.<;t of a tried and valued public man. The disinterestedness which he has shown in his conscientious management of public business have quite entitled him to this. hi g-h honour. A. ju,t compliment has also been conferred on the important constituency for which Mr Williams sits. The i.'ev. Llewellyn Edwards is raised to a aldermanic chair as a reward for the gallant effort he made to secure a. seat in the Llanbadarn division. Mr J. T. Morgan, of Maesnewydd, is marked out for distinction for his persistent and doughty advocacy of Liberalism in North Cardiganshire. The fourth seat is alloted to Lord Lisburne and by so doing, the Liberals have thus far risen above party politics, and have duly recognised the immense value of Lord Lisburue's influence. I believe that his lordship is destined to exercise deep, far-reaching, and benefi- cent influence over local politics. *#* Mrs. Watts-Hughes had a great function last week at the Westminster Town Hall. Mrs Hughes is sure to be personally known to many of my readers. Many more will know of h,r as a distinguished vocalist and a successful teacher of music; and doubtless several of our townspeople have vivid re- collections of her truly magnificent rendering of the soprano air "Rejoice greatly," from the Messiah, -given many years ago at a concert at the Temper- ance Hall. For some time past Mrs Hughes has devoted her best attention and energy to pbilanthro. pic purposes, and she is now doing her utmost to. wards enabling some waifs and strays of humanity to become good citizens and to this end she has es- tablished a Home for Destitute Boys in Barnsbury. square. llt was in aid of this humane institution on which there is a debt of about lone hundred pounds. that Mr Augustus Birrell gave a lecture on Gibbon last week at Westminster Town Hall. A trial of much historical and practical interest will begin next Tuesday at Lambeth palace. Nothing of the kind has occurred, we are told, since the Re- formation. Dr King, Bishop of Lincoln, is to ap- pear before the Archbishop of Canterbury to answer several charges of offences against the canonical usages of the Church of England. For some time there was a doubt whether the Archbishop had juris- diction but the Supreme Court of Appeal, the Judicial Committee of the Privy Council decided that he had. Dr King is accused, amongst other things, of allowing lighted candles to be placed on the altars when they wore nut required to give light of standing on the west side of the Communi >n stable instead of on the north of not eonsecrating the ele- ments before the people; of mixing water with the wine of making the sign of the cross at the bene- diction of publicly drinking the remainder of the wine and water at the conclusion of the service. We seem to have heard and read of accusations like this before now. The Primate will himself preside over the tribunal. and not Lord Penzance, the Dean of the Court of Arches. Churchmen will follow with some concern, and chapel people will take some interest in the proceedings of this great trial. Mr Daniel Watkins, solicitor, has left this town for Birmingham. On Wednesday evening he was pre- sented by the Good Templar Lodges with a valuable collection, of feooka as a mark of the high esteem in which he was held by his feliow-templa.rs. Mr Watkins was widely known as managing clerk at Mr Arthur Hughes' office, but he was also known out- side the office work. He Vias a frequent speaker at the Literary Society, and as listened to there with great rcspeet and appreciation. It was his fate often to address the house on the losing side but he was quick to detect a weakness in sn opponent's argu- ment, and of this keenness he took splendid advantage. using it sometimes for the purposes of mild banter, sometimes with a view of striking hard between the joints of the enemy's harness. In politics. Mr Watkins is a Conservative, though not a bigoted oxe and he has been a leading mem- ber of the Conservative Club. But it is as a temper- ance advocate that he will be best remembered here. He has worked laithfully and energetically in the cause of total abstinence during his residence in this town. As a teetotaller and a Good Templar he has thrown himself with vigour into every variety of temperance work, and his confreres can ill afford to lose his assistance at the present juncture. As an uncompromising young champion of total abstinence principles his departure from amongst his fellow- workers will be a serious loss. As a young man of irreproachable moral character his future career will be followed with vigilant interest by his friends, of whom he has a large circle. He carries with him to his new sphere the best wishes of his acquaintances for his welfare. Mr Watkins is to be cordially congratulated on the very praiseworthy and honour- able termination of his career amongst us. SPECTATOR.

LLANDDE WI-BREFI. SCHOOL BOARD ELECTION.—For the last three ot four weeks things have been pretty lively in the above historical locality, owing to an exciting school board election, which took place on Monday. Origin- ally as many as eleven candidates were nominated for five seats. Threo, however, deemed it prudent to withdraw, and the residue allowed their names to go to the poll. The following is the result ELECTED. *Jenkin Lloyd, Pant Farm (L.). 263 *Williams Rees, Llwyn (C.) 253 *L. T. Rowland, vicar (C.) 222 David Jones, Ochordewi (L.) 172 John Jones, Mill (L.). liJl NON-ELECTED. Thomas Jones, Cwmdu (L). 135 David Francis Davies, shoemaker (L.), 0 Daniel E. Davies, Cefnllanio (C.). 0 *Members of the board. GOGINAN. ENTERTAINMENT.—On Friday evening, the 1st inst., an entertainment was held at the Goginan lower schoolroom. Dr Rowland presided. Prizes wero given to the best in each class of school children for spelling, and which prizes were in each case kindly supplemented by Dr Rowland. In addition the following programme was gone through :—Solo, Paham mae Dei mor hir yn dod," Miss Morgans; solo, Bngeilio'r gwenith gwyn," Miss M. A. Jones song and chorus, Sailing," Mr J. S. Nicholls; reading, How to cure a cold," Mr Hill solo, "Laddie," Mr B. O. Jamas duet, "The mistletoe bough," Misses Davies and "Evans; solo, "I fyny for nod," Eos Brwyno; quartet, "The Cuckoo," Misses Davies and Evans, and Messrs Nicholls and Rees; glee, "Let the hills resound;" solo, "Yr esgid ar y traeth," Eos Melindwr solo and chorus, A flower from my angel mother's grave," Miss Davies. A vote of thanks, accompanied with the cheers of the children, was given to Dr Rowland for presiding as well as for his general kindness. ACCIDENT.—On Saturday evening Mrs Rowland, Cefncoed, was riding home from Penllwyn. The river, which is close to Cefncoed, is crossed only by a footbridge. While her pony was in the middle of the river the saddle turned under her and she was precipitated into the water. She was some time before she could gain a footing, as there was a great deal of water in the river at the time, causing a strong current in this place. Finally, however, she managed to gain the other side and walk to the house. Mrs Rowland, who is above sixty years of age, hale and strong, was none the worse for her unpleasant ducking." PENLLWYN. The second of a series of entertainments that it is intended to give this winter was held at Penllwyn on Wednesday evening, Jan. 30th. The chair was taken by the Rev. David Morgan. A miscellaneous pro- gramme was provided, and judging from the atten- tion paid and the demeanour of the audience, the different performers gave great satisfaction, and their performances were much appreciated. Songs were given by the Misses E. A. Stephens (Eos Melindwr); Catto James, Llwyniorwerth; Getta James, Abercwmdole — Cousins, Lovesgrove Mrs Jones, Brynrheidol; Messrs. James Pierce, John Williams, Tricornel; T. Morris, Pandy; and John E. James, Llwyniorwerth. Misses Getta James and Catto James presided at the piano. Readings and recitations were given by Mr John Morris, Mr J. Prys, Factory, Mr J. Parry, Tyllwyd, and Mr R. Adams. But the chief feature of the meeting was the Welsh dialogue, "A hiring fair" was given by the Misses E. J. Evans, Myrtle Cottage, J. E. Lewis, Llwyniorwerth-uehaf, Maggie Jenkins, Getta James and Catto James. The young ladie3 were dressed in S ,?■ cost^?ie1: The two Mothers" was given by the Misses M. L. Jones and M, Jenkins, L. Vaughan, A. Williams, Miriam Vaughan, L. A. Morgan, A. Pierce, and H. Vaughan. This dialogue was also given m character, and another entitled Knowledg-e and Money, by Mr Parry, Tyllwrd and Mr W. Tibbott, Maesbangor House. The proceeds are to be devoted to establish a library in the place.

AUDI ALTERAM PARTEM.—HEAR BOTH SIDES.— GWRANDEWCH AR BOB OCHR. No notice can be taken of anonymous communications. J. Whatever is intended for insertion must be authen- ticated by the name and address of the writer, not necessarily for publication, but as a guarantee of good faith.

WORKING MEN CANDIDATES. TO THR EDITOR OF THE ABERYSTWYTH OBSERVER. Dear Sir,-Being a con taut reader of your talented paper, I have, as a matter of course, noticed the interesting letters which have appeared the last few weeks concerning Working men candidates." Up to last weIck the arguments brought forward by the two sides seem to have been quite fair. I was, however, surprised at the letter which appeared last week, and have therefore determined to sit on "Jerry," as I daresay many other impartial men have felt inclined to do during the week. He says that gentlemen do not know the feelings of the working classes. Surely gentlemen are more capable of dis- covering the needs of working men than working men themselves, because the labouring classes have diifereut grievances in different parts of the county. It is quite plain that "Jerry" has been filled with the effusions of socialistic democrats and Radical infidds. If so, ;o fair argument can prevail with him. Therefore the best thing is to leave him alone. -Yours very truly, SQUIBS.

TO THE EDITOR OF THE ABERYSTWYTH OBSERVER. Deir Sir,—During the past week I have observed that several letters h've appeared in your ubiy conducted j 'urna' bearing upon that abstruse and perplexing subject of contention A. working man candidate." I would not tike upon myself to write this letter if I did not believe that 1 mii!ht, after ye.trs of experience-and action, pour some light into the darkened crey}ce" which sul y the intellect of the working m'-n. When I consider the thrilling harangues of enthusiasts, the pall of which veiity is o'«.rspread by our most upright and conscientious statesmen, and the columnies regarding public nun which are daily whispered abroad, 1 do not wonder at the interest, at the confidence, with whieh men in the poorer walks of life sustain the feeble endeavours of gabbling fanatics. The working men ask for a candidate, nay, they demand one they say they have a right to be represented in the forthcoming County Councils, they eonsider that a man who cleans sewers, a man who mends the rosd, a man who is occupied in mannul labour for nice hours in the day, that these men are abl- to tackle shining lights of the legal professions, polished gentlemen of university attain- ments and men engaged in the superintendence of larye business establishments but let them take counsel and avoid being overwhelmed by the nure- lenting sneers of more capable men. Let them adhere to their own businesses, where by dint of careful oversight and, wat hful heedfulness, they may succeed in securing a competency, and thus do more good to their ftllow-creatures than they ever weuli by nabblingin politics. To understand politics one must have at loasr. a fundamental knowledge of the principles of political economy, a smattering of philosophy may be sufficient, but deep acquaintance with the causcs and effects of the revolution and reactions in English history is absolutely necessary. -Some working men are quite up to this standard I bear one say, Well! I grant it, but here cemes another question. Have they the ability and the gift of applying their knowledge to every-day affairs, especially to politics ? No doubt the board and the intermediate schools wiil before long bring this ab> > > to a great txtent-, bat until that time comes I think it will pay working men best to he silent; let them repose in their own nutshells, rest io th,.ir ov;, cots. A County Councillor's duty is no ¡i¡.:ht. one, for le-ving out of account the trouble and exp-ui-e which this task wiil unavoidably entail, we must the keen watchfulness to basitiess, the dut y which he owes to his elect .i s, and the severity with winch IV I his actions will be questioned and eonsraented upon hy outsiders, to remain cool in the midst of scenes of wild f-xcitt mpnt, to maintain orde r, and by siga ity and wisdom to direct public affair s, is a desire which each County Councillor ought 1 make his bounder, duty. I cannot do more th quote those lines of Herbert s When wisdom eirs, remember, truth maintain, The path of virtue is a fl lIVery lane." I am, AN ENEMY TO BUFFOONERY.

A COMPLAINT. TO THE ED [TOR OF THE ABERYSTWYTH OBSERVER. Dear Sir, Having been for years a constant visitor at this Queen of watering p)a -eg," I should like to call the attention of all to the gradual but certain testimonial practices lioing on. First of all I Cdi your attention to the practice of allowing boats to lie along the parade which both hinder pedes- trians, and eause great annoyance by the muddy state the water draining from them makes the terrace into. Cannot some energetic citizen take up the matter and put a stop to it? Also I call atten- tion to tho w-iy gravel is being slowly but surely removed from the beach in the front of the parade. In most places it is totally forbidden. Why is it not so here P Too late, I am afraid, the mistake will be seen, and the beach will lose a r reat deal of the charm it used to have. A VISITOR.

PONTRHYDGROES. Misses Louisa Jane and Margaret Emily, daughters of Mr T. W. Davies, merchant, pupils of Mrs Nichols, F. Sc., Summerfield Hall, Maesycwmmer, near Cardiff, have gained two certificates each last year from the Society of Science aud Art,-Kensington, London, and at the Christmas examination Miss Louisa Jane was awarded with an elegant marble timepiece, and also for good conduct a nice birthday text book, and Miss Margaret Emily was presented with a beautiful w;it :h. CORRIS. I PRIMROSE LEAGUE —LONDONDERRY HABITATION. —On Monday afternoon, the4th inst., in the National 8cboolrooai, the members of the above habitation, numbering about 150, sat down to a knife and fork tea, provided by Mrs Owen, Braich Goch Hotel, who deserves special commendation for her excellent catering. The tables were beautifully decorated with flowers, evergreens, and other embellishments, the chief attractions, however, being the sumptuous spread of beef, turkeys, fowls, ham, cake, bread and butter, tea, e:e., to which ample justice was done by all present. In the evening a grand concert was given by the members, when Miss Williams, Fron- goch, ably presided at the piano. The ch tir was filled by the president, Mr Edward Williams, who, in his opening remarks, stated that he took that opportunity of sincerely thanking the members of the Primrose League and all others who so zealously worked and supported him in the recent County Council election, and though he had been defeated, yet he was not disheartened, bnt oieantto come forward again at a future date. A very good programme was carried out, which was as follows: Recitation, Master J. H. Thoma3 song, Mr Hugh Davies solo, Mr W. M. Williams song, Mr Edward Evans speech, Rev. 1. Edwards, Abergauolwyn song and chorus, Miss Griffiths and party emblematic song, Mr Kerton; cornet solo, Mr W. M. Williams reci- tation, Miss Sissie D ivies; comic song, Mr Dix (encored) song, Miss Williams; speech, Rev. O. F. Williams song, Mr Owen Qwens song and chorus, Miss Griffiths and party comic song, Mr 0' Chaplin song, Miss Pritchard political song and chorus, Ma-ter J. H. Thomas and party duet, Mr Richard Davies and Miss Griffiths recitation, Miss J. A. Davies. The chairman then proposed a cordial vate of thanks to Mrs Owen for her splendid catering, to which Mr Oweu suitably responded. The Rev. T. Edwards propesed a vote of thanks to the chair- man, which was seconded by the Rev: O. F. Williams, after which the singing of the National Anthem ttrminated a most pleasant and enjoyable evening. LAMPETER. TOWN COUNCIL.—A 'meeting of the council was held on Saturday, the 2nd inst., when the following members were presentAlderman J. W. Evans, in the chair; Councillors, David James, Thomas Owen, T. L. Davies, Morgan Jones, John Davies, Alfred Thomas, John Jones, William Jones, and Roderick Evans. EXTENSION OF BURIAL GROUND. A deputation from the Zoar Cengregational chapel of this town, waited upon the council with the object of getting their assent to the proposal of that body to extend their burial ground.—The request was unanimously assented to. ARREARS OPERATES. The collector of rates laid before the council a list of the persons who were in arrear with their rates, and he was directed to take proceedings to enforce payment at once. MUNICIPAL LIST. Mr John Jones gave notice of a question which he intended asking at the the next meeting, viz.: Why the municipal list of voters for the borough was not adopted at the recent election of county councillor for the district forming the Borough of Lampeter?" THE RAILWAY STATION. It was resolved that a deputation consisting of the Mayor, Messrs. Roderick Evans, T. H. R. tHughes, Thomas Lloyd, J. W. Evans, and the Rev. C. G. Edmondes, Principal of the College, be appointed to wait upon Mr Szlumper, the engineer, of the Man- chester and Milford Railway, with the view of getting a better station there. SLAUGHTER HOUSE. Certain repairs were reported to be required at the slaughter house, and the slaughter house committee were authorized to get the same done. ) NEW QUAY. DEBATING SOCIETY.—The usual weekly meeting of this society was held at the Towyn schoolroom on Tuesday evening, the 5th inst. The chair was occu- pied by Mr Thomas Lloyd. The question of debate for the evening was-" That aldermen should be selected exclusively from the councils." There spoke on the affirmative side Mr D. Davies (mover) Mr Evan James Davies (seconder), Mr J. Owain Lloyd, and Mr J. Price and on the negative side Mr C. J. Hughes, B.A. (mover), Mr T. J. Thomas, T.G.S. (seconder), and the Rev D. Jones. The divi- sion showed a majority of five for the negative. LLANILAR. t SEASONABLE BENEVOLENCE.—Mr and Mrs Parry, Llidiardau, with their usual kindness at this season, have caused a quantity of coal to be distributed amtfng the poor of Llanilar and district, for which the poor recipients are truly thankful. ABERAYRON". On Tuesday, the 1st instant, a tramp who gave the name of John Caine, from Dudley, Staffordshire, was brought up before Mr T. H. Maddy, in custody of Sergt Phillips, charged by Griffith Evans, master of the union workhouse, with having refused to per- form his allotted task of work stone-breaking at the workhouse. He was committed for 14 days imprison- ment with hard labour. HIGHWAY BOARD MEETING.-Chairman :-Major Price Lewes. The accounts for the last quarter were audited and passed. An application was made for the union to take over a piece of road in the parish of Ystrad to be repaired at the expense of that parish. The Surveyor was requested to visit the place and to make his report at the next meeting. THE READING ROOM.—A meeting of the above institute was held on Wednesday evening, the 6th inst. Mr E. Lima Jones took the chair. The treas- urer read his report for last quarter, which showed that there was a balance in hand of X3 Is. Messrs. D. Williams and J. B. Davies were appointed to collect the subscriptions for the ensuing quarter. The usual sale of papers afterwards took place, BOARD OF GUARDIANS, WEDNESDAY, FEB. 6th. Present—Major Hughes, chairman Major Price Lewes, Mr T. H. Maddy, & Mr Morgan Evans (ex- officio); Rev. J. H. Davies, Cilie Mr John Jones, Cilcennin; Messrs Thomas Davies and J. Thomas, Llanarth Mr David Davies, Llanbadarn; Mr R. S. Lloyd, Llanddewi; Mr David Davies, Llansilio Mr J. Jenkins, Ystrad; Mr Enoch Thomas Llanina; Mr S. Evans, Llanllwchaiarn; and Mr B. C. Jones, clerk. Out-Relief.-The following out-relief was adminis- tered during the past fortnight :—LIanaa.ntB?ra,ed district, per Mr David Jones, X41 14s, to 181 paupers; Llansilio district, per Mr David Davies £3119s 6d, to 145 paupers. The House,-The Master reported that there were sixteen inmates, as against fourteen in the corres- ponding fortnight of last year. There were 77 vagrants relieved during the fortnight, the number for corresponding fortnight of last year being 56. CADBURY'S COCOA is absolutely pure and nn- tampered with. It has stood the keenest analytical tests, and consists solely of the concentrated essence of the Cocoa bean, the flavour being developed and the aroma improved by a special process of roasting