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FARMERS' COLUMN ,
FARMERS' COLUMN UNSOUNDNESS OF WIND. Nothing more serious can be alleged against a horse than defective respiratory power. The animal's capability of forking with comfort to himself and satisfaction to his owner depends so entirely upon the perfect performance of his respiratory functions, that the slightest defect is of im. Stance, and no qualification can be accepted in compen- sations for unsoundness of wind. It is qlliteltrue'that a hun- ter is occasionally found capable of doinz his work well, Notwithstanding that he may "make a noise;" but such 4tirnals however good they may be, cannot be expected to last, and the owner would hardly expect his horse to do as "'ell next season a he did the last, nor, indeed to go on at .8011, unless the greatest care were exercised in his manage- "lent during the summer. Hacks and harness horses are not so much damaged as Wttr« are by the existence of anj defect in the wind; but even when an animal is not required to put forth all his Powers, unsoundness of the respiratory organs is a great de- fect, and very matrially lessons his value. In the chronic disorders of the respiratory organs various Agrees present themselves, and the actual amount of injury inflicted on the breathing powers will depend on the nature extent of the disease but, under all circumstances, a fcorse which is affected with any form of derangement of breathing apparatus is legally unsound. Disputes may arIse as to the dates of origin of the disease, or the effect Produced on the animal's working capacity; but no question Will arise as to the iact of unsoundness, when it can be Proved that there is any abnormal sound produced in respir- ation, whether it be whistling, roaring, or any other sound ""hich differs from the ordinary noise made in healthy re- spiration. From this connection, however, we may exempt the noise' known as high blowing or fluttering—a pecu- liar sound which certain horses acquire a habit of making a peculiar action of the sides of the pouch, at the entrance the nose known as the false nostrils." In the first in- stance it is most probable that the sound made is entirely Voluntary, and expressive of courage or excitement; but after a time it may become automatic, and, although the animal could control it, he is unconscious of the occurrence. The sound made by a "high blower" is quite distinct from roaring or whistling, and the practical man has no difficulty in distinguishing the tones which are produced Ilder the different circumstances but it must be confessed some high blowers make a most alarming noise, and there is no difficulty in understanding that a tyro might hfcsicate to accept such an animal as a sound one. Still, observation is in favour of the idea that horses which are dicted to the habit are, more commonly than not, dis- tinguished by the possession of remarkable respiratory Power. As a matter of taste, the habit may be objection- 2LIe; but no ground exists for suggesting that p. horse Which indulges in it can be classed among unsound animals. Practically it may be, and in most cases is, important to ?ecide how Ion? the defect has existed, and to what extent 1,1 interferes with the horse's capabilities. On these points the character of the sounds emitted will afford some inform- ation. Occasionally an accute attack of catarrh will be ^sociated with so much thickening of the mucous icem- {ttane of the nostril or larynx as to cause roaring or whist- **8 when the auiinal is compelled to move quickly and, 4 the noise may disappear with the acute disease which caused it the careful examination of the horse with the yiew to discover the existence of any cause for the defect is essential. It does not, of course, follow that roaring Jfhich is produced by an ordinary cold should cease when e the cold is cured but it often does, and therefore the dis- ?°vfery of the signs of catarrh should induce the examiner 0 Withhold a positive opinion as to the permanency of the Soundness of the wind. j. Chronic cough is often associated with roaring and whist- jknB:, and it is not always possible to determine which was "6 original affection, nor is it a matter of much consequence ?8 the same kind of irritation which causes one will be equal J? the production of the other. Chronic cough does exist in ?any cases independently of abnormal sounds in the j^eathing; and if this cough be allowed to go on unchecked, oring is very likely to be added to it. Sometimes roaring or whisling assumes a peculiar form *hich may be termed intermittent; that is to say, a horse j hich is a decided roarer one week or one day may be free the defect the next. This fact may be difficult to ex- laln, but several vtry marked instances of the kind have 8iOlDe under our notice, and have given rise to much confu- ?°n of opinion among professional and practical men. The fluent occurrence of roaring in young horses, after a ca- •^frhal attack, causes much apprehension among horse P^ners when a cough shows signs of becoming chronic, and Jhe question is frequently asked, what is the best method of tfeatment for the prevention of the unsoundness? The Station is not easy to answer satisfactorily, as experience shown that there is no specific for chronic cough which *n be relied on in all cases. The compound of iodine with Ulphur or potassium have proved advantageous in many in- dices but a careful system of dieting and stable man- agement has more to do with the cure than medical treat- j^ent. It is impossible to say exactly what amount of corn ?nd hay a horse should have daily under such circumstances, in general terms, the food should be of the best quality nd moderate in quantity—proportioned, in fact, to the 0 t of work which is done. Regular exercise is essen- tia to keeP a horse for two days in the stable, and then crease* IK VE hitn a j°urney» ia precisely the way to in- often d 5 and yet something of this kind is fair I n,e by grooms, who would consider themselves un- r 7 used if they were charged with the ignorance which *y display. Coarse provender of any kind, and especially —wh'ch horses will generally eat freely when it is ^hin their reach—is to be carefully avoided; and, with intent, the constant use of the muzzle is often an essen- part of the treatment of chronic cough. Linseed mashes very valuable adjuncts to the ordinary diet, and tend the bowels in order. Water should always be kept ^?thin the horse's reach, that he may not get into the habit drinking large quantities at one time. Medicine may generally be given in the food, either moist dry. Twenty grains of iodide of sulphur, or half a drachm ? iodide of potassium, with two drachms of bicarbonate of t,otltsh may be administered every other day, and continued ol' vi considerable period. « hunter-irritation to the throat is sometimes useful, and bp aeton is to be preferred to blister or stimulating lini- jJints. The latter, however, is the only remedy which can n, if the horse be kept at his ordinary work during I Ir,atraent Ficld
^ MARKET REPORTS.
MARKET REPORTS. CORN AVERAGES. Th Par the week ending Saturday, March 25th. Qe,following are the quantities (in quarters) sold, and Ibices, this year and last year :— QUANTITIES SOLD, PRICES. This year. Last year. This year. Last yaar. ^heat 41,415 57,479 43a 4d 41s lOd ~^rlev 30,(>78 20,913 33s Id 41s 81 3,2'U. 4.177 25s 5d 30s 3d CORN, 8gc. TY^VERPOOL, TUESDAY. — The wheat trade to-day Cn^^iet in tone' but there was no alteration in prices WPared with Friday. Red descriptions were in limited tL* **>ite in fail request. Beans Is per quarter lower on C*eek. Peas steady. Oats dull. Indian corn in fair at a reduction of 3d per quarter. Flour dull, and in buyers' favour. ^aiass (last wo3icl 83 9d. to 10s. 6d. per IOOim V'jfc-a Flour 36a. Od. tu 41s. Od. tl' 8801b fchlSiSn Barlcv 3-i. 2d. to 3s 8 t. v»r 601b Oai3 '"1 S*. 7d. »o 4<. 6t. i."45io I. 39s. 0d. to 39 <. 6d. # 4801b WP^DON, MONDAY.—The arrivals during the past 21«m have been— English wheat 4,308 quarters, foreign charters; exports 3 397 quarters. The supply of c0hri- wheat at market this morning was small, and the i ion being more satisfactory, the trade ruled steady, Wfst Monday's prices. Of foreign the arrivals were *t i rate, and a quv*t consumptive demand was experienced C«te rates. Country fluur 19,795 sacks, foreign 4,427 W^Und 270 barrels. Sales progressed very slowly, at last <h! 8 prices. English barley 2,015 quarters, Scotch 1,347 inters, foreign 3,129 quarters. In good demand, and W as dear* °Mall, Knglifth 25,290 quarters, Scotcti 623 exports 2,351 quarters. The trade was dull, and °na are unaltered. Maize 29,530 quarters in mode- ls request, at last week's full prices. English oats 384 3iUlQei's, Scotch 392 quarters, Irish 1,300 quarters foreign V0 quarters; exports 33 quarters. In fair demand, but to ^er to effect sales a decline of 3d to 6d per quarter had ha.rl e submitted to. English beans 520 quarters. The t¡; as quiet, without quotable ehange. W V U10118 Off xmTiaH OSAO Alir, FLO", U ARK L V."S. 'Q4ht -a"H"U:,=- ingg qr. '» Hew, AiSdi an J Kaat [y.'h'J a), -30 4? ^tc ditto iej .» .4 38 44 Viola, and Tor!r?h5ro (rsdl 41 47 .34 4-2 44 5-2 j>jGU»U •• 25 26 ti"lr, Pe-, ssok :5' :11 Iluct :-Alwn l..h;7:?::lOia: ;j':H to 4"18. .¡.16!ERPOOL FlnI1AY.-The arrivals here consist of ^1l:>art«rs w'ho.'d, 1-, 960 quarters barley, 4,998 quarters 7 quarters quarters pens, 43,146 quar- ^10 i. 'ii;in corn 9-11 loads oatmeal, and 1,512 sacks and Hour.' To-day's market was fairly attended, feting a s!ow sale at Id per cental reduction. as firm as on Tuesday last. Oats and oat- Utlthan'ged lieans more enquired for, at (:d per improvetrent. Indian corn in moderate request,- Sj»^8day'8 quotations. KUKY, SATURDAY. — This market was but 'tleuded, and wheat sold somewhat slowly, at prices v''lev Var'td but little from those of last Seed with a good enquiry, at full rales- The quota- the close were as follow :— per 76 lbs 10 7 fi S»»idltto> 7 3 „ 1 « T,pr nnart.s 5 2 n 9 „ Jlq Per 22=. lbs 0 „!b 0 8;Per'm lbs 21 0 28 n *>or 225 ibs 18 0 „ 21 0 Per lulPoriftl I'USliol 8 6 8 9 1 lulPf3r^a^ l usliol o b lt 8 J .OHTH, SATDBDAY.—The quotations a* Jtlie p 72 i^s Market were: Fine white wheat, Gs 8d to 8s 9cl J 8; fine red wheat, Gs 0d to 8s 4.1. Malting ]? lf>s,: 'J*. to 5s Sd per 38 quarts grinding ditto. 15- Od il ScorB ?3er 10 scores. Beans, lGs 61 to 23s 6d per v.0,6(J Peas, 17s Od to I83 Od per 10 scores. Oats, vf1" 10 jj 6d per 8 scores. Indian corn, 15s Gd to lGs Gd L^it, 88°^a' Vetches, 00s Od to 10s Od per imp. bushel. V^'iatteni to 9d per imperial bushel.—There was a in Dce °* f umers, dealers,, and maltsters. The rarea,t was v» rv firm. Malting barley was held at ^Tlev s' a 9l'gbt rise for good samples. Grind- arl wRI, l,r firii). Oats supported previous rates. 5 ^ans Were well supported. Indian corn, meals, ^ouehf-'7 ^ATUIU)AY.—The average qualities of red *^6 tnrn Is per l)Us^el* Oats were in short supply, a chtaper. LONDON, WEDNESDAY.—The market was very quiet. Small supply of English wheat, and prices were well main- tained foreign steady, but little business done. Flour quiet at late rates. Barley unaltered, both for grinding and malting sorts. Fine oats remained firm inferior qualities a trifle easier to sell. Maize steady at the late advance. Beans and peas without change.—Arrivals British wheat, 1,050 quarters; barley, 1,620 quarters. Foreign wheat, 9,4SO quarters oats, 38,410 quarters; flour, 1,860 sacks and 660 barrels. LAMPETER, FRIDAY.—Wheat, Oil Od to 6s 6d per bushel; barley, 4s 6d to 5s 0d black oats, 3a 3d to 3s 9J white oats, 43 Od to 4s 3d; eggs, 20 for a shilling; salt butter, 121d to 13d per lb; fresh butter, 14d to 15d per lb; fowl., 3* OJ to 4s Od per couple; ducks, Os Od to 0:3 Od per couple potatoes, 5s 6d to 6s Od per cwt. NEWTOWN, TUESDAY (Mar. 28th).—Wheat, 7s 6 1 tc 8s 6d barley, 53 Od to 5s 6.1; oats, 20s to 23 < per bag eggs, 14 to 16 for a shilling; butter, 23d to 24 i per Ib j fowls, 5s Od to 5s 61 per couple; ducks, Os Od to 0s Od per couple, geese, Os Od to Os Od each turkeys, Os Od to 0" 0 eaen potatoes, 7 lbs for sixpence beef, 8d to lOd pe' lb; mutton, 9d to 10d; veal, 7-id to 8^1; pork, 711 to 81d. OSWESTRY, WEDNESDAY (Mar. 29th).-The followin. weri* the Quotations: Wheat, 7s Od to 7s 3d; barley (malting), 5s 2d to 53 6d oats, 48 3d to 4s 9d potatoes, per measure of 90 lbs, Os Od to 9S Od; new potatoes, Od to Od per lb; butter, Is 7d to Is 8d per lb; eggs, 00 to 14 for a shilling fowls, 5 01 to 53 6d per couple ducks, Os Od to 63 Od per couple. PWLLHELI, WEDNESDAY.—Wheaten flour, 0003 to OOs per 280 lbs barley, 16s Od per 220 lbs; oats, 21s Od per 315 lbs oatmeal, 00s to 32s Od per 220 lbs; Indian corn,19s per 240 lbs eggs, 08 Od to 6s 6d per 120; butter, Is 21d to Is lOd per lb; fowls, Os Od to 3s Od per couple; ducks, Oil to 4s Od per couple; geese, 03 Od each seed potatoes, 2s 6d to Os per 21 lbs beef, 7d to lOd per lb mutton, 9d to lOd per lb; veal, 5d to 8d per lb pork, Od to Od per lb; rabbits, Os Od to 2s 2d per couple store pigs, 35s to 42s each. CATTLE. LIVERPOOL, MONDAY. —There was a large increase in the supply of both cattle and sheep, the numbers being 2,310 cattle and 4,060 sheep. Stock very inferior, and prices lower, especially for cattle. Only a few country buyers in attendance.—Prices: Best beasts, 8d to 8id per lb second ditto, 6d to 7|d; sheep, lOd to lljd per lb. METROPOLITAN, MONDAY,—The total imports of foreign stock into London last week consisted of 23,303 head. In the corresponding week last year we received 8,411; in 1874, 9,360; in 1873, 7,262; and in 1872, 16,009 head. We have had a dull market to-day. Supplies, thocgh not excessive, have been more than sufficient for require- ments, and quotations consequently were weak. As regards beasts, the show of English was only moderate, and the condition was not over good. From Scotland there were a few beasts of fair quality. The demand was heavy, and prices had a drooping tendency. The best Scots and crosses were disposed of at 5s 6d to 5s 81 per 8 lbs. From Nor- folk, Suffolk, Essex, and Cambridgeshire we received about 1,750, from other parts of England 300, from Scotland 110, and from Ireland about 50 head. The foreign supply of beasts was about an average the trade was dull, and prices were weak. The sheep pens were well filled. Business progressed slowly, especially in clipped sheep, which were very difficult to move, even at a reduction. Sheep in the wool met a dragging sale. The best Downs and half-breds in the wool made 6s lid to 7s 2d, and ditto clipped 6s per 8 lbs. Lambs were in moderate eequest, at 7s 61 to 8s per 8 lbs. Calves were quiet, at about late rates. Pigs dull. BIRMINGHA M, TUESDAY. -The number of beasts on offer was smaller than last Tuesday. The beef trade ruled slow, at barely late prices. Sheep were by no means a large supply. The mutton trade ruled inactive, at the turn in favour of buyers. Fat pigs were a limited supply a clearance made.—Beef, 7d to 8jd per lb; mutton, lOci to llid per lb lamb3, 40:3 to 50s each; bacon pigs, lis Od to 12s 2d per RJOre; porket ditto, 12s 3d to 12s 91. SALFORD, TUESDAY.—With a large supply of beasts at market, only a slow trade was done, and there was a slight decline in prices. The show of sheep was also large, but the demand was small, and prices had a weakening tendency. A brisk trade was done in calves, at late rates.—Beef, 6d to S!¡ld per lb; mutton, iu wool, gd to lld per lb ditto, clipped, Sd to 9d per Ib; veal, 9d 2 to lOJd per lb. 2 LONDON DEAD MEAT MARKET, M»NDAY.— The following were the quotations per 8 lbs by the carcase Inferior and middling beef, 3s Od to 4s 2d; prime ditto, 48 4d to 5 Od veal, 53 4d to 6i1 Od inferior and middling mutton, 3s Od to 4s 8d prime ditto, 5s 4d to 6s Od; large pork, 4s Od to 4s 3d; small ditto, 5s Od to 5s 8d.—Trade this morniag was slow, and prices were flat, notwithstand- ing the cold weather. The supply was moderate. MISCELLANEOUS. LONDON PROVISION, MONDAT.-The arrivals last week from Ireland were 18 firkins butter and 4,152 bales bacon, and from foreign ports 24,965 packages butter and 8,605 bales bacon. The supplies of butter being barely equal to the demand, there was little alteration to notice in prices last week, excepting best Dutch, which declined to 146s to 150s; the dealers purchase sparingly, expecting a general decline ere long. The bacon market ruled very firm. A good demand, and at the close of the week Irish advanced 2s per cwt; no change in Hamburg. LONDON POTATO, MONDAY.—The supplies of foreign potatoes ara somewhat heavy; there are only moderate arrivals from our own districts, and for sound descriptions a steady demand prevails at fully late rates. LONDON HOP, MOWDAY.—Although there is no alter- ation to report as regards values, our market opens this week with a fair enquiry for English hops, principally of the finer descriptions. Low and medium hops are still slow of sale. Continental markets remain unaltered. Mid and East Kent.«.. £ 1 0 £ 5 12 £ 1 7 Weald of Kent 210. 410. 513 Sussex 2 10 4 10 5 5 Farnhams 5 10 7 0 Country Farnhams 4 10 — 6 0 LIVERPOOL WOOL, FRIDAY. Transactions this week by private contract have been of little moment, the attention of the trade having been taken up by the public sales of East India from the 21st to the 24th instant. Be- sides 13,865 bales Ea't India, there were also 1,233 bales Persian brought forward, which, however, had all to be withdrawn. Of the former, 13,200 bales found buyers at prices on the average pretty equal to la3t January sale rates. About 15,000 bales miscellaneous descriptions will be offered from 28th to 30th itistant.-East India, white, 9d to 16 £ d; yellow, 6d to 14d; grey, &c, 3d to lid; washp, Peruvian, 12d to 18d.; washed River Plate, lOd to 18 unwashed River Plate, 6d to 11-id. Washed Morocco, 8 2 to 12d; unwashed Morocco, 6d to 8td. Egyptian white 9d to 16d. Oporto fleece, 12Jd to 14d. Mohair, 33 5d to 3s 7^d. Alpaca, 2s 3 £ d to 2s 5d per lb. LONDON WOOL, MONDAY.—The wflol market has been without special feature. English parcels have been in sluggish request, and have shown no further change. As regards Colonial, business is suspended, owing to the ap proaching public sales. CVTRHENT T'RIOAS. This year. Last year. (Per lb.) s. d.. d. s. d. a. PtKKOKB—'Soutiiiownhoggats. 1 4 to 1 5 1 6 to 1 el ilili-bied Uito 1 4 1 5 1 7 1 8 neeoen. 14 £ 15..17 17 S. Down ewes and wethers 1 4 5 1 5 1 5J Leicester ditto 1 31 1 4 1 1 6j SOBT8—Gl.thing, pickloiik 16 1 6V 1 6 1 'j Prime 1 5 1 BJ.. 1 i 1 f t 4 1 4} 1 3 Sapor 1 3 1 3 1 2 1 Oorobing, wether BM. 5 .17 18 Plcklook i 5 1 5J.. 1 4! 5 Lorc1.J)(pn 1 HI 1 4 1 3 I 1 7 1 7; 1 8 9 i 5 1 5..1 4j 1 5 WOLVERHAMPTON HIDE, SKIN, AND FAT, SATURDAY.—Hides, 95 lb and upwards, 5kd per lb; 851b to 94 lb, 4gd 75 lb to 84 lb, 31-ild; 65 lb to 74 lb, 3Jd 56 lb to 64 Ib :!Æd; 55 Ib and under, 3d; cows, Od to 2Jd; bulls, Od to 3d flawed and irregular, Od to 2§d; kips, Id to 3d. Horse hides, Os Od to 00s Od each. Calf, 17 Ib and upwards, 5d per Ib; 12 Ih to 16 lb, 7§d; 9 lbto 111b, 6Jd light, 4d; flawed and irregular, 4id. Wools, 53 7d 4 to 7s lid. Fat, 2d to 3kcl per lb. LIVERPOOL PRODUCE, WEDNESDAY. Sugar has been in more request, and rather a better feeling has been manifested. Rum continues steady. Coffee quiet. Rice shows no new feature. Nitrate of soda Business done on the spot, at lis to lis 3J per cwt. Petroleum is in steady demand, and prices have a hardening tendency. Olive oil slow. Lard in moderate request, at 63s 6d per cwt for new. Tallow quiet, and rather easier to buy. Ashes 2os per cwt for pots. Rosin firmer. Linseed oil 23s 91 per cwt, on the spot. cash. Rape oil 41s per cwt. Cottonseed oil dull, without quotable change. Palm oil unaltered.
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TRADE INTELLIGENCE. WOLVERHAMPTON IRON TRADE. — Wi:. i > The stagnation in the iron trade is unrelieved, Fewer workpeople have employment this week than last, and others have been served with notice even by old-established firms. More blast furnace proprietors are preparing to blow out, for stocks are accumulating at the furnaces and forges. Coal is unsaleable, and a drop of 2s is looked for in a few days. Employers delared this afternoon that things will not improve Lill colliers work ten hours daily instead of eight if they would vvoik ten hours, employers would advance wages 6d a day, or 3d for nine hours. THE CROPS VND THE CORN TRADE. The Mark-Lane Express says :—The long continuance of rain and moisture cannot but be regarded as a cause of som. uneasiness, and even if a speedy amelioration of tem- perature take, place, the harvest will probably have been somewhat retarded. Spring sowing is apparently as far off as ever f^d, indeed, if the usual March weather now sets in it will take some time bsfore the land is in a fit condition to become the bed of the spring crops. The cessation of rain will probably enable the winter-sown plant to recover the check, but every day of untoward weather reduces its chances. Reports from France and Germany are even less satisfactory than our own, and everywhere the inundations and inclement weather are bitterly complained of. The tendency to improvement in the trade generally, noticed last week, has assumed a aehnite advance in prices, and that improvement has been shared by all the large provin- cial markets, and the majority of those on the Continent. Telegrams from New York and Odessa report a good en. quiry, with considerable smpments. Our own country markets continue to be scantily supplied at advancing prices, varying from 2s to 3"1 per quarter. Barley and maiae have risen in value.
IDOLGELLEY.
NURSERY.—Mr Dickson has recently taken several acres of DOLGELLEY. land in the neighbourhood of Dolgelley from Mr John Vaughan, of Nannau, and his men are busily converting it into a nursery for trees and shrubs. Mr Dickson it will be remembered has also a nursery at Newtown in Mont- gomeryshire. BOARD OF GUARDIANS, SATURDAY, MARCH 25th. Present: Mr J. R. Davies, in the chair, Mr Roberts Gwanas, Vice-chairman, Messrs Griffith Williams,David Jones, Owen Owen, John Jones, Maesypandy, R. P. Jones, Thomas Breese, Robert Parry,and Joseph Roberts, clerk. Statistics.The master, Mr W. Williams reported the number in the house to be 30, last year, 33; vagrants re- lieved, 18, last year, 7. Out relief: Barmouth district. per Mr John Jones, J6114 16s 4d to 520 paupers; Talyllyn district, per Mr Morris Jones, £60 13s 7d to 255 paupers. Balance in the hands of the treasurer, 21,041 9s 10d. A Peculiar Case.—Mr Morris Jones, one of the relieving officers, called the Board's attention to an application for relief by Catherine Jones, of Friog. The woman had had an illegitimate child before her marriage. She was now aged twenty four, and had been left a widow. The question was whether the guardians could now legally relieve the woman, she having an illegitimate child.—The clerk said he did not know how Mrs Jones's marriage affected the question. He suggested that casual relief should be given for a fortnight, and that the opinion of the Local Government Board upon the question should be obtained. The suggestion was adopted. Attendance of Guardians.-The Clerk read the following statement respecting the attendance of ex-officio and elected Guardians from the 24th April to March 25th, the present meeting included :-Ex-officio: Messrs Lewis Williams, 3. W. W. E. Wynne, 0; H. J. Reveley, 2; Chailes Jones: 12; Sir Edmund Buckley, 0; the Rtv. John Jones, 0- Messrs W. R. M. Wynne, 0; Charles Edwards, 4; John Vaughan, 11; David Davies, 0 Lewis Davies, 0 • Frederick Davies, 0; William Jones, 0; E. T. Watts', 1.' Elected Guardians: I, H. Evans, 11; David Jones, 8 Edward Jones, 16; Griffith Williams, 9; J. R. Davies, 15; Robert Parry, 14; Richard Jones, 17 Thomas Davies 11; R. P. Jones, 14; Griffith Pugb, 12; Daniel Williams, 14; Owen Owen, 21; Robert Pugh, 7; D. E. Kirkbv, 1; Thomas Breese, 13; and the Rev. John Morgan, 8. The total number of meetings was 25; out of which Mr Owen Owen has made 21, the highest number of attendances. The largest number present at any Board meeting was 13; and the smallest number, 4. Medical Officers' .Cha¡'ues. -Mr D. Jones said he found that the charges for extras made by the Barmouth medical officer was almost double that of the Dolgelley officer. The bill sent in by the former was JE7 18s, aud the latter 24 13s. He suggested that the Clerk should ite to the Barmouth medical officer for an explanation.—After a little conver- sation, the Clerk pointed out that there was a charge of 23 for reducing a fracture, that fact accounting for the high total as compared with the other bill.-Mr Griffith Williams said a letter was sent to the Barmouth medical officer re- specting the practice of giving certificates for food. He (Mr Williams) should like to know if that was still going on ?-The Clerk answered in the affirmative, and the Chair- man said Mr Williams would see for himself when the books were placed before the Board.—Mr Williams asked if the Guardians were aware of the matter, and the Chairman replied that he believed they were.—Mr Roberts, Gwanas, said he should like to see the medical officers in attendance at the Board meetings. He noticed that the medical officers were present at every meeting of the Aberystwyth Board of Guardians.—Mr Williams said he very often saw Mr Edward Jones at the workhouse, but unless he was sent for he did not come up to the Board-room.—The relieving officer was then questioned respecting the charge for reducing the fracture, and at first he gave the Board to understand that the man was not a pauper before his thigh had been broken. —The Chairman consequently remarked that he did not see why the Board should take all the lunatics and persons who broke their thighs from Dyffryn.-The Clerk asked the re- lieving officer who gave the doctor orders to attend the man with the broken thigh.—The relieving officer answered that he did not know, whereupon the Chairman suggested that enquiries should be made pre\i JUsly to the payment of the bill; "for," said he, suppose we all become lunatics per. haps we ara for all that" (Laughter.)—The relieving officer having then stated that the man was a pauper some days before he was attended by the medical officer, the Clerk said the Guardians would have to pay the amount charged. Sanitary.-The Clerk read a letter from the Local Government Board saying that 246 8iJ 6d had been paid to Mr Ebenezer Rees, the treasurer of the union, that amount being the moiety of the salaries paid to the medical officer and the inspector of the Rural Sanitary Authority.—Mr David Jones directed the Inspector (Mr William Jones) to report at the next meeting how many farm houses in his district were without necessary sanitary conveniences, in order to compel the landlords to provide such conveniences where they were wanted.—The Inspector remarked that a large number had been erected since the year, but that there were still many houses without the conveniences.—It was decided to hold a sanitary meeting after the next assembly of the guardians.—The Inspector remarked that he was glad to hear that it was likely a sanitary meeting would be held. United Medicil Officer's District.—The Clerk read a letter with reference to the proposal to unite several dis- tricts under a medical officer, pursuant to the 28th section of the Public Health Act. The Local Government Board, it was stated, having regard to the objections to the pro- posal raised by the Rural Sanitary Authority would post pone their decision until the matter had been thoroughly considered. Under these circumstances, therefore, the Board suggested that the Dolgelley Rural Sanitary Authority should make temporary arrangements for the discharge of the duties referred to.—The Clerk remarked that that was the first official notice he had received of the matter. He had pre- viously only read of it in the paper. School Fees.-The Clerk called attention to two bills, for the total amount of 293 6d from Mr Robert Williams, Dyffryn Board school, and remarked that he had not drawn out a cheque for the amaunt because the bills ought to have been sent in quarterly.—The Board, having ascertained that the charge was within the sum allowed in accordance with their resolution, made an order for payment. The Assessment of the Union.-The Clerk read a letter from Mr John Jones, Bryn Adda, to this effect: I shall be much obliged if you can lend me a copy of the contract for rating this union, for perusal. I believe as a ratepayer I have a right to inspect it at your office, but I am laid up or I would have called to see you. I undertake to return the copy safe after reading it.The Clerk having read the section of the Act or Local Government Board orders, in which it was said that no ratepayer had an absolute right to inspect any book or document in the hands of the clerk, it was resolved, especially at the present state of the proceedings between the Board aad the valuer, to refuse to grant the application. -The clerk said that Mr Gisborne had sent to Mr Griffith Jones Williams, to say that it was not his intention of proceeding with the trial at the next Assizes, but that he should like to have the lists back for correction, or something like that. He wanted the guardians to refer the matter to arbitration. —The Chairman said it might be well to write to Mr Gis- borne's solicitor, to say that the Board were quite prepared to deal with him in a fair and upright manner and that, if he gave the guardians a correct valuation, and paid all costs, in the present action, they would be satisfied.-Alr R. P. Jones said the valuer had told the guardians that he had given them a vahmtion to the best of his ability. If that was the case, he could not improve the lists.- The Chairman said, if it wa the feeling of the Board that they could not c;me to terms, they would have to fight the valuer either at Assizes or in arbitration. He (the Chairman), thought it would be well to ask the valuer to correct the lists.-Mr D. Jones I should have nothing to do with him. —Several guardians Let us have nothing to do with him. —Mr R. Jones Keep clear nf him, I say.—Mr D. Jones advised that the nutter should be left in the hands of Mr G. J. Williams. The value/had appealed to the law, and let him abide by the result —This seeming to be the opinion of the Board, the discussion terminated. The" New" Fever Wards.—The Chairman read the report of the visiting committee, who recommended that the master sbould be ordered to engage a mason, to point the walls of the new fever ward, in order to prevent the prevailing dampness.—The master said he had seen the masons, and they had said that the work would cost between £ 10 and Ril, and that the present season was not the time to point the walls of the building. The Chairman said, in the face of the report of the visiting committee, with regard to the leaky state of the walls of the fever ward, that had recently been erected, and certified as complete by the archi- tect, Mr Humphrey Jones, Mr D. Jones had moved, and Mr John Jones had seconded, that he should be acquainted with the imperfect state of the work, and asked to give a reply by the next meeting of the Board. The resolution was carried and the Board adjourned.
PORTDINORWIO
PORTDINORWIO THE AIXEGED BURGLARIES.—Witla reference to this nutter a correspondent writes—" A pccuIiHr ease of houso-breaking took place here last weck,nbollt seveu o'clock on Monday morning. Mr Owen MorMan, tailor and draper, found his front door open, and on examining his cash box, which wao placed under a chost of drawers in his bedroom, he discovered tlut the whole of the gold coins were taken away as well as some clothing, but the silver (a pound or two) left untouched. lie at once informed the police, and two of them were soon on the spot, and carefully examined the house, and came to the conclusion that no outsider had got in. After making tho usual inquiry at the pawnshops, &c., ir, tho adjoining towns, they searched the premises of Mr Morgan, andfound the missing suit hid in the back premises. Curiously enough when the news of the so-called burglary was exciting at- tention, Mr R. C. Griffith, the druggist, fuiled to find his cash box, which had been placed by his wife in a new place of safety, and a story went about that a burclary had been committed there also. But fortunately Mr Griffith found his box and money safe where it had been put on Saturday night. It seems that the principal cause of the excgoment was that the sum of thirteen shillingci wa" lllst from the railway station the previous Friday night."
PENRHYNDEUDRAETH.
PENRHYNDEUDRAETH. VESTRY.—The annual vestry meeting for the purpose of selecting guardians, overseers, way surveyor, &c., was held on Thursday, March 23, at the Grifflu Inn, the Rev. Richard Jones presiding. Mr Robert Jonen, Penrhyni-s»., was selected guardian for the Penrhyn part, instead of Mr Hugh Jones, who retires, and Mr R. Edmunds was again selected for Talsarnau part. A Nuisance Committee was also elected, to meet from time to time at Penrhyn. The following gentlemen were elected to carry out the requirements of tho Sanitary Act, in concert with tho Nuisance Inspector —Mr A. O. Williams, Castle Deudraeth, Mr II. Jones, 4raper, Mr Henry Jones, Caegwyn, Mr C. Williams, draper, Mr Robert Jones, Penrhynissa, Mr David Williams, Cae- ednyfec1, Mr D. Roberts, of the Arm Roberts and Son, coal mer- chants, Mr Parry Jones, master of the Workhouse, Mr David Jones, collcctor and ways surveyor, ^c. CHARITY.—Mrs Williams, of Castle Deudraeth, has given orders that a large quantity of coal shall be distributed to the poor at Penrhyn. This liberal lady does the same kind act an- Dually. CONCERT.—The Tanygrisiau, Festiniog choir gave an excellent concert at the British School on Saturday evening, March 25. The school-room was crammed full, and many could not be ad- mitted. The proceeds were towards liquidating the dobi on the Pant Chapel. The Rev. W. Jones, Calvmistic Methodist minister, presided.
LLANGOLLEN
LLANGOLLEN VESTRY MEETING.—At a vestry held on Thursday, March 23, at the Town Hall, a letter was read from Mr Peter Davies, in which he stated that he wished to resign his appointment as as- ) sistant overseer. His resignation was accepted. It was also de- cided to adjourn the vestry to the 30th March, to consiitr whether an assistant overseer, or a vestry clerk, or both, be ap- pointed. It" as also decided that a vote of condolence be sent to Mrs Parry, Pontcyssylltau, on the death of her husband, Mr William Parry, who had proved himself a valuable and faithful public officer. The resolution was ordared to be recorded in the minutes. CHARGE OF STEALING A WATCH —On Thursday, March 23, before G. LI. Dickin, Esq., Thos. Pierce, a collier, late of Chirk Green, was brought up charged with stealing a watch and chain on the 3rd of June last, the property of Edward Ellis, of the same place. The prosecutor stated that he and the prisoner lodged together with Mr Mark Thomas, at Chirk Green, in June last when he lost his watcs. On the day named he went to his work, and having returned to his lodgings, found his watch was gone. He told Mra Thomas that the watch was gone, and she said that nobody had been upstairs besides the prisoner. She also remarked that he had asked her for the loan of her hus- band's coat to go and see his aunt. He now identified the watch and chain.-P.C. Morgan, stationed at Chirk, said he received a warrant for the apprehension of the prisoner for stealing the watch. He traced him, and found that he had gone in the direc- tion of Wrexham. He afterwards wrote to the police at Chester, and received an answer from Detective Wallis to the effect that the watch and chain had been pawned on the 3rd June, at Mr 1 Aiswall Dutton's, pawnbroker, Pepper-street. He did not say by whom. He went for the watch on June 12th, and received the ore produced. He received the prisoner from P.C. Moore, on Saturday morning last. He said he knew nothing about it. Called Mr Edward Dutton, son of the pawnbroker, who proved the pledging of the watch.-The magistrate remanded the pri- soner to Tuesday's petty sessions, in order that additional evi- dence might be obtained. DEATH OF THE REV. EBEN P ZEFT EVANS.-On Friday morning, March 17, the Rev. E. Evans, of this town,, and late of Garth Trevor. expired after a long illness. Mr Evans was a son of the late Mr John Evans, hatter, Bala, and a grandson of the] late Rev. Enoch Evans, of Bøla., the latter being son of the late Rev. John Evans, of the same place, so that the ministry has been represented in the family for a hundred and fifty years. Mr Evans was brought up a, a weaver, and when following his avocation at Melinwig he commenced preaching. In a few years he was appointed by the Merionethshire monthly meeting to take charge of three churches, namely, those of Glasaber, Llan- armon, and Tregeiriog, where he laboured faithfully and suc- cessfully for several years. At the close of his term, he and his family came to reside for a short time at Llangollen, removing ovln afterwards to Garth Trevor. Af er a few years' resideace at that place, last year he sold his business and property, and came to re- side with his friends in this town for the second time. The funeral took place on Tuesday, March 21, at Garth, and was attended by a large concourse of people. Several ministers assisted in the mournful ceremony.
BARMOUTH-
BARMOUTH- LOCAL BOARD, FRIDAY, MARCH 24.—Present: Mr J. R. Davies, chairman, Messrs William Jones Morris, Humphrey Wynn Williams, Hugh Wil ia: s, William Williams, Morris Williams, and John Evans. Mr W. R. Davies, solicitor, Dolgelley, was appointed legal adviser to the Board for the ensuing six months; Mr Davies to attend the Board meetings the second Friday in each month. The Clerk was desired to inform the Board at their next meeting whether he would give in his resignation or require a six months'notice. Ordered that Mr David Davies have notice not to obstruct the ro-Ad, and will be required to deliver a plan of the proposed alterations in front of his house at Morfiu-terrace.
TREMADOC.
TREMADOC. ANNUAL VESTRY. The annual vestry for the parish of Ynyscynhaiarn was held at the Town Hall Tremadoc, on Thursday afternoon, March 23, to appoint the officers for the ensuing year, Mr Robert Rowland' the parishioners' churchwarden, in the chair. On the motion of Mr W. E. Morris, seconded by Mr John Morris, Tyddynadi, Mr Robert Rowland was re-elected church- warden. In addition to those of last year, Capt. David Morris, Portmadoc, and Mr Robert Jones, Cross Keys, were elected ovtr- seers. Publii ceinetery.-The question came before the vestry as to whether an addition should be made t,) the churchyard of the parish, which is so inconveniently sitwated as regards the centre of population, or a cem-tery at once obtained.—xhe Chairman called the attention of the meeting to the statements made by Mr Cross and Mr Disraeli in the course of the debate on Mr Oshorne Morgan's burial resolution in the House of Commons, to the effect that in a short time the present churchyards would have to be closed, and he (the chairman) submitted to the meet- ing whether it was not better at once to provide a public ceme- tery than go to the expense of making in addition to the churchyard. The offer of Mr BrEese, the receiver of the Tre- madoc Estate, of a site either near Penmount Farm or the Llidiard Farm, near Tremadoc, was taken into consideration. After some arguments pro and con respecting both these places, in the course of which it was stated that th" cost of nuking a cemetery at Penmount would be about XI,500, as it w uld be neces-ary to raise the ground con-iderably, so as to be on a level with the railway, as well as to wall it out, the vestry adjourned to inspect the Llidiirt field. Having returned to the Town Hall, it was resolved, on tho motion of Mr John Owen, seconded by Mr W. Williams, Llannor, that that Llidiard site bo approved of and accepted and Messrs W E. Morris, Robert Rowland, and J. Hi Williams were appointed to call upon Mr Breese to ascer- tain the terms, aud to report to the next vestry.
ABERYSTWYTH.
ABERYSTWYTH. LECTURE.—Professor Grimley, it will be seen by an ad- vertisement in another column, is announced to lecture on Tuesday evening next at eight o'clock in the Examination Hall of the Collage on Vacation Travels in France and Italy. RUMOURED CASE OF STARVATION. On Saturday last the remains of Martha Roberts, a poor woman whose hard life was closed in death on the previous Thursday were interred at the cemetery. Martha Roberts was twenty-seven years old at the time of her death. She was married, and has left two children, the younger being only about six weeks old. Her husband, John Roberts, de- serted her, and for a long time she had been familiar with poverty in its most uncompromising forms. On a former occasion, when her husband ran away, she went to the workhouse, and if he had not returned and removed her she would probably have been alive at this moment. It having been rumoured in the town that the wife of John Roberts, Prospect-street, had died of starvation, we caused enquiries to be made, and the following facts may be accepted all giving a general outline of the poor woman's life after the birth of her child. It will be seen that Mr Morris Jones stated at the Board of Guardians on Monday last that the cause of death was acute heart disease, and not starvation. He was called in on a Saturday, and found that she was Buffering from acute heart disease. Mrs Morris Jones, who is a member of the Aberystwyth Sick Poor Relief Association, at once sent her money, groceries, win. and a blanket. On the following Monday the relieving officer was called in, and he engaged a nurse at 5s a week, and supplied her with what was necessary. Mr Williams, the curate, also sen\ her something, and, as soon as it becaihe bnewn she was in want, money and food poured in from all quarters, but owing to the nature of her illness no help of this kind could save her life. Nothing can be clearer than that the Sick Relief Associ- ation, Mr Morris Jones, the Relieving Officer, and the woman's poor neighbours did all they could for the wotraD, and if anything is to be regretted it is that she did not go to the workhouse before she was confined. The woman was not a stranger in the town, but has rela- tions who, at any rate, ought to have seen that she did not want the bare necessaries of life. Her father-in-law, Hugh Roberts, is employed at the Ropewalk, and it is not too much to say, that nothing her husband or his relatives did tended to lengthen her days. During the time of her confinement she was in receipt of out-relief for a month. This relief had been discontinued about a fortnight when Mr Morris Jones, surgeon, was called in, and did all that could be done to alleviate the sufferings ef a woman who was deserted by her natural protectors. If anyone is to blame for the fatal consequences of Martha Reberts's illness it is her own relations and the re- lations of her husband. There is not tlie slightest reason for blaming either the medical man who acted the part of a Christian gentleman, or the Relieving Officer, who seems to have discharged his duty in a proper way or the general public, who liberally responded to the request for help as soon as it was known help was needed. If Martha Roberts had gone three months ago to the workhousp, where she would have been well cared for, her life might perhaps have been prolonged. If, however, her life has in anv way been shortened by want of proper food, her own aud her husband's relations are to blame, and not the Poor Law officials, who are not in a position to take upon themselves the responsibilities of fathers and mothers and husbands. It is said a warrant has been issued against the deceased's husband, who would have met a warm reception if he had come to Aberystwyth on Satusday night last by the half- past five train. There was a considerable number of people waiting to hoot him through the streets.
TRAWSFYNYDD-
TRAWSFYNYDD- CONCERT.—On Saturday evening, March 25, a concert was given at the British School, by the Band of Hope of Bethel Chapel, Festiniog, assisted by a few others The c: air was filled by the Rev. Bennett Jonc" Frongaled. Several tunes were effectively sung by Alaw Madog, Llew Cynfal, Miss Jarrett, Werngron, and Eos Prysor and party. Tiie choir of children, under the lead of Mr W. Stftphcln-a worthy kinsman of tho well-known musician Tanynurian-Ilcquitted themselves exceed- ingly well, and were war., ly encored eaci time. The proceeds went to defray the debt regaining on Bethel Chapei, but we are afraid that owing to the scanty attendance at the concert much smaller than the cause alid the talent of the peiformers deserved-the undertaking was not very remunerative.
LAMPETER
LAMPETER BOARD OF. GU ARDIANS, FHIDAY, MARCH 24TH.— Present Mr William Jones, chairman, Mr D. Jones, vice-chairman, Messrs James Edwards, and Joseph Mor- gan, Lampeter, Evan Jones, Llanfairelydogau, Stephen Davies, Llangybi. D. Evans, Lianwenog, John Lewis, Silian, Evan Davies, Trefi'an and f'homas Williams and John Davies, Llanybyther, Mr D. Lloyd, cler k, Mr Her- bert Davies, and Mr AVtel Evans, medical officers. Statistics -Out-relief, Lampeter district, per Mr D Parry, £58 Its 9J to 272 paupers; Llanybyther district, per Mr John Jones, £ 58 6s to 2G4 paupers. Balance in the bank, £ (139 1G< 5fd. The New Workhouse.— At the request of Mr J. W. Szlumper, the Board inspected the workhouse buildings and inquired into the charge made by the C'trk of the woiks. It was found that the contractor was carrying out the work according to the requirements of the f-pecitication.
MACHYNLLETH
MACHYNLLETH ELECTION OF GUARDIANS.—We are informed that there are two contested elections in this Union, namely, in Pene- goes and Isygarreg. For the parish of PenegreR, Captain Evan Richards, of Mcrben, Isygarreg, and theRevD.ivid Morgan, Penegoes Rectory, have been nominated, and Messrs Griffith Griffiths, Tynohir, Evan Evans,Morben isaf and F. P. Strousberg, Wynr.stay and Herbert Arais Hotel, Machynlleth, for Isygarreg. One guardian is entitled to sit for each of these parishes.
CORWEN
CORWEN MAN LOST.—It has been reported several times that goods have been missed at the (Jorwen goods station. On Thursday night, March 23, the supposed robber came to the trap and was attacked by a detective, who had been on duty all nights for two or three weeks. A eeutfla took place, and the delinquent, a man named Evan Evaus, a breaksman OH the Great Western Railway at this station, managed to escape the detective's claws and ran off. At the time of writing this he has not again been heard of. At four o'clock on Friday morning the police and station- master were roused from their beds, and at once proceeded to Evans's residence at Cynwyd, and searched the house diligently, but there, was no trace of him there, A warrant has been granted Jor his apprehension.
Advertising
EDUCATION. ARNOLD COLLEGE, WALTER'S ROAD, SWANSF PBINCIPAL —REV. EDGAR WILLIAMS. M.A., B.D. THE College is situate in the best part of the town, -t- and the premises are specially adapted for a School. Pupils are prepared for Commercial life or for Professional or College Examin tions. A limited number of Boarders is received. The Dicipline is strict, but kind; the diet liberal and healthy. For Prospectus apply as above. THE HALL GRAMMAR SCHOOL, ABERYSTWYTH. MR T. HUGHtS, of the University College of Wales, receives pupils at the Hall Grammar School, Aberystwyth. Subjects taught :—English, Classics, Mathe- matics, and Drawing. Mr Hughes will be assisted next quarter by two able masters. The next quarter will com- mence on Tuesday, the 4th of April. Terms moderate. Applications to be addressed, The Hall Grammar School, Aberystwyth. IRWELL HOUSE SCHOOL, ABERYSTWYTH THE REV. LLEWELYN EDWARDS, B.A., of Lincoln College, Oxford, and Graduate in Honouri, receives Twelve Boarders and a few day pupils, to prepare for Matriculation at the Universities of Oxford, Cambridge, Aberystwyth, and London, or to fit them for professional and commercial pursuits. Special arrangements made with students reading for degrees. AN ANNUAL SOHOLARSHIP OF TWENTY POUNDS Will be given to the best boy who enters the University College of Wales from this School. The School Re-opened Monday, January 17th. ABERYSTWYTH GRAMMAR SCHuOL. FOUNDED IN 1812. TRUSTEES :-Rev. Canon Phillips, M.A., Vicar of Aber- ystwyth, Sir Pryse Pryse, Bart., Gogerddan, Thomas Bonsall, Esquire, Glanrheidol, Rev. John Pugh, Vicar of Llanbadarn-fawr, Vaughan Davies. Esquire, Tanybwlch, and George G. Williams, Esquire, High Sheriff of Cardi. ganshire. HEAD MASTER: EDWARD JONES, First B.A. Government Scienca Master, and in Honours of the Uni- versity of London. This school is examined yearly by gentlemen not con- nected with the masters, among whom may be mentioned the Rev. Dr Charles, D.D., the Rev. Professor Grimley, the Rev. Professor Lewi and the Rev. James Cornford, M.A., Trinity College, Cambridge. During the last year several pupils of this school were successful in examinations for the Banks and the Law and Apothecaries' Hall preliminary examinations. One, who was five years pupil at this school, took: a scholarship of 280 a year at Oxford, and another one of £ 50 at Cam- bridge. Also two who entered the University of Oxford direct from this school took their M.A. degree, and one matriculated in London University (first division) in January last. The Head Master receives a few Boarders. Inclusive terms, £40 per annum. LADIES' COLLEGIATE SCHOOL JLJ BELSIZE HOUSE, ABERYSTWYTH. Principal, Mrs E. Marie Jones (F. C. College, Glasgow, and wife of the Rev E. P. Jones, M. A.), assisted by masters and a staff of qualified English and foreign teachers. -Pupils prepared for the Oxford and Cam- bridge Local Examination, and the Civil Service Examinations. The Rev J. Davidson, B.A., Christ Church, Chester, writes of this school — "I have much pleasure in offering my testimony in favour of Mrs Jones. I have had every opportunity for personally ascer- taining her abilities to teach her pupils, and conduct her school in a manner that cannot fail to win for her the con- fidence and esteem of all who may avail themselves of the training and education she is so capable of imparting."— Prospectuses and testimonials on application.-The year is divided into four equal terms. Next term commences April Sth, 1876. FRIARS SCHOOL, BANGOR. Chairman of the Governing body THE LORD BISHOP OF BANGOR. Head Master: REV. LEWIS LLOYD, M.A., Jesus College,Oxford Assistant Masters: MR W. H. POOLE, B.A., Exhibitioner of Magdalen College, Oxford (1st Class in Natural Science). MR J. IDDON, B.A., Scholar of Sidney College, Cambridge (12th .Wrangler). MR ALFRED F. WINTER, B.A., Scholar of Pem- broke College, Oxford (1st class in Classical Moderations.) HERR GSCHWIND (German and French,) MR W. MARTIN (English, Writing, and Drawing). THE School is conducted on the principle of the large Public Schools. The Course of Education includes Greek and Latin, Mathematics, Natural Science, English,Book-keeping, Modern Languages, Drawing, Paint- ing, and Vocal Music. Boys are prepared for the Univer- sities, the Civil Service, the Law and Medical Examina- tions. A Modern Side will soon be established, in which Mathe- matics, English, Book-keeping, and Modern Languages will be the main subjects of instruction. TERMS :— Boys in the Senior Department, £10 a year. „ „ Junior Do. 28 „ No extra charge is made for either Drawing, or German, or French. The above fees include payment for every sub- ject taught in the School. The School is situated oucside the town, and is sur- rounded by Cricket and Football Grounds, with a Tennis Court. Four large Class Rooms and two Lavatories have been added to the old buildings. Boarders are received in the Head Master's House. Next admission day wiil be on FRIDAY, January 28, when the boys re-assemble. Application for admission and for further particulars to be addressed to the Head Master, Friars School House, 3angor. BUSINESS ADDRESSES. Ponterwyd. WILLIAM CLARIDGE, VETERINARY SURGEON, AUCTIONEER AND VALUER, PONTERWYD. I£ Bow Street. JOIIN BAKER, RHYDYPENAU FARM,* BOW STREET, BY the request of numerous friends has been in- duced to take a VALUER'S LICENCE, and he will be happy to attend to the commnids of gentlemen eaving their farms or requiring a Valuer's services con- nected with land or stock. MR SELLIS. SURGEON DENTIST, BARMOUTH. Consultations at home every MONDAY, and on other days by Special Appointment. Reduced fees made to patients attended to on Monday. Attendance at the following places :— LLANIDLOES—Mrs Ashton, Bethel-street. 1st and 3rd Saturdays in each month. NEWTOWN—Mr Phillips, bookseller. Every Tuesday. PORTMADOC—Mr ione,, 9, Bank Place Terrace. Every Friday. THE CAMBRIAN NEWS IS NOW SOLD AT BARMOUTH, ONLY BY MR JOHN EVANS, GROCER, BOOKSELLER, &c. Machynlleth MACHYNLLETH. J. REES AND SON, WATCH AND CLOCK MAKERS, SILVERSMITHS, JEWELLERS, &C. MAENfiWYN-STREET, MACHYNLLETH. OLD GOLD AND SILVER BOUGHT. A LARGE variety of Fishing Tackle, Rou^, Baskets, &.c. Local Fl?e3 supplied and dressed to any pattern.-A Choice Stock of Single and Double- barrelled Breach and Muzzle-loading Guns. Olè, Suns Bought or Exchanged. EV ANREES, Auctioneer and Appraiser. Sales of every description arranged and conducted. Valuations made., BUSINESS ADDRESSES Tregaron MESSRS EVANS & DAVIES, CHEMISTS, by examination, LAMPETER & LLANYBYTHER, Will open a BRANCH ESTABLISHMENT AT TREGARON IN THE COURSE OF A FEW WEEKS. Bala LAND, DRAINAGE. AND OTdER IMPROVE MENTS. J. ACTIVE, DRAINAGE ENGINEER AND CONTRACTOR, BALA, BEGS to inform Land Owners, Clergymen, Laud JD Agents, Surveyors, and Agriculturists generally,that he has for the last 16 years been engaged upon several of the largest estates in England and Wales in carrying out Drainage Works, Sewerage Works, Waterworks, Road Making, Grubbing, and Planting, &c., &c., and is now open to carry out the same by contract, or would undertake to set out and superintend the wcrk at reasonable charges, having always a number of good workmen in regular prac- tice.—For reference, Sic., apply to F. PARMETEB, ESQ., Bryn-yr-aber, Bala, North Wales. Dolgellev. _r' ROBERT LEWIS, MARKET HALL AND PUBLIC ROOMS; DOLGELLEY, GENERAL BILL POSTER. &c R EVANS, Shop Goch, Dolgelley, general BILL • POSTER, MESSENGER, &C. Contracts may be made with Auctioneers and publishers. JAMES B. MEE FISHMONGER, GAME DEALER, FRUITERER, &c., &c., BRIDGE END HOUSE, DOLGELLEY. Constant Supplies of various kinds of freshFish, Game, &c., according to Season. ORDERS PROMPTLY ATTENDED TO, And anything not on hand procured (n the saoitest notice. Ice always:an hand, and supplied by the pound and Upwards. figr" Note the Address- BRIDGE END HOUSE DOLGELLEY. 23, IRONMONGER LANE, LONDON. (THE OLD HOUSE.) JOHNSTON'S CORN FLOUR Is THE BEST. "QUITE FREE FROM ADULTERATION."—Lancet. IS DECIDEDLY SUPERIOR, "-Lancet. I have examined Johnston's Corn Flour and find it per- fectly pure and most excellent in quality. When boiled with milk it affords complete nourishment for Children and persons of weak digestion." CHARLES A. CAMERON, M.D., F.R.C.S.I., Profesor of Chemistry, Royal Co!lege of Surgeons, Dublin. 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Passengers who secure their Tickets before leiving home are met at the Railway Station in Liverpool by an appointed Agent of the Company, who tLikes charge of them until they go on board the Steamer. The Canadian Government grants ASSISTED PASSAGES by the ALLAN LINE. For Rates of Freight or Passage, apply to ALLAN BROTHERS and Co., Alexandra Buildings, James Street, Liverpool Or to the Agents— fBEHT S. JONES, High-street, Portma.icc. EVAN JOKES, Builder. Bala. 1. T. PARRY, The Bazaar, Cross street, Oswestry. "WHITE STAR" LINE. NOTICE.—Th« steamers of this line taketbe Lane Routes recommended by Lieutenant Maury, on both the Outward and Home- ward passages. UNITED STATES MAIL STEAMERS. 5,000 tons burthen. 3,000 horse-power. Sailing from LIVERPOOL for NEW YURK every THURSDAY. From QUEENSTOW.V (CORK) every FRIDAY. Forwarding Passengers to all parts of the United States and Canada. RETURNING FROM NEW YORK EVERY SATURDAY. The well-known Fast Mail Steamers of this Line sail as under :— FROM LIVERPOOL ria QLEEN STOWN. CELTIC. At)ril C) I ADRIATIC April 13 BALTIC April 20 P,EFL'IiLli Anril 07 GERMANIC May4 r-r From 1:. \V liUKK. ADRIATIC March 20 BALTIC April 1 These new and spleni.icl Vessels reduce tne passage to the shortest possible time. and afford to Passengers the highest degree c. ^conuort hitherto attainable at sea. Average passa £ e o^aays in Summer, days in Winter. Each Vessel is constructed :n seven wafer-tight compart- ments The Saloon, Latlies, Boudoir State Rooms, and Smok- ing are amidships, and are luxuriously furnished and with ail modem conveniences: pianos, libraries, electric beus, Kith-rooms, barber's shop, &c. Saloon Passage, 15, IS, and 21 guineas; Return Ticxets at rt-Quced rates. The Stccr&gz accommodation is of the very highest tharat- »3r,the rooms an unusually spacious, well linhled, ventilated, cuid learned, and passengers of this das; will find their com- fort ccvixjully studied. An unlimited supply of Cooked Provisions. iSledical comforts free of charge. Stewardesses in Steerage to attend the Women and Children. Steerage fare at Reduced Rates. Drafts issued on New York free of charge. For Freight or Passage applv to ISMA Y, nrPolE AND CO. 10, Water-street, Liverpool. And 37, BROADWAY, NEW YORK. Or to the Agent- J. D. HUGHES, 7, William Street, Aberystwyth,