The Cambrian News and Merionethshire Standard

DISTRIBUTION OF PRIZES AT THE GRAMMAR SCHOOL. ADDRESS BY THE BISHOP OF BANGOR. On Monday evening the Bishop of Bangor at- tended at the Grammar School to distribute prizes to scholars who had been successful in examina- tions. His Lordship was accompanied by his Chaplain and there were also present the Rev E. Hughes, rector of Barmouth the Rev John Lloyd, rector of Dolgeiley the Rev D. R. Lewis, rector of Dyffryn the Rev R. J. Morgan, Bryncoedifor the Rev Ll. Williams, Brithdir the Rev R. G. Evans, Dolgeiley Mr R. E. Ll. Richard" Caer- ynwch Mr Leigh Taylor, Peumaenucha; Dr J. E. Jones, Brynffynon Dr Lloyd, Barmouth Mr John Charles Hughes, solicitor Mr Kmman, headmaster Mr M. Briais, assistant master Mr Clendon, Dolgeiley County School; Miss Thomas, Dr Williams's Endowed School Mr Catterinole, Heugwrt Mr Richard Williams, Tanygader Mr Deakin, Mr Bromby, Mr Rowe, Mr Humphrey Owen, Mr Mee, Mr Orford, National Schools, and and a large number of ladies. The RECTOR of Dolgeiley presided and stated that letters regretting absence had been received from Mr Vaughan of Nannau, Mr C E. Munro Edwards, Mr Charles Williams, Hengwm, Colonel and Mrs Scott, Penmaenucha, aud Mr W. Giiffith, Penmaen. The HEADMASTER, being called upon to present his report, said he must express on behalf of the Governors of the school their deep appreciation cf his Lordship's kindness in adding yet another to the numerous engagements of the day. They quite realized the difficulty with which those arrange- ments had been carried out and they were propor- tionately grateful. (Hear, hear.) Since he last had the honour of submitting his report perhaps the most important event from one point of view was that during 1S99 they had been able to establish a diocesan scholarship in connsctioa with Dolgeiley Grammar School. That was almost entirely due t the generosity and great exertions of Mr Taylor. (Cheers.) He (Mr Kinman) vts not without hope that they would be able to do the same thing this year; and if a diocesan scholarship could on;y be made an annual competition, he believed the result would be beneficial both to the school and to the diocese. (Hear, hear.) With regard to the work of the school, which must be regarded in many resoects as simply a preparation for examina- tions, he had the following list to read :—R. M. Jones passed the qualifying examination for engineer studentships in the Royal Navy, a test which included English, Latin, French, mathematics, natural science, and drawing. B. Skinner passed the entrance examination of Lloyd's Bank. W. Evans passed the Cambridge junior locals. R. L. James and \V. H. Williams passed the Cambridge preliminary locals. In December list the School obtained the greatest success that had been secured during his connection with it. Iu the competition for navy clerkships, J. S. Griffith obtained eleventh place out of 11S candidates. (Applause.) Those appointments were the kn"st valuable from » pecuniary point of view that a boy of tsixteen could hope to cbtaiu. The competition was one of exceptional severity and as a test of the school's general efficiency success in it viis of more value than many scholarsnips. (Cheers.) A scholarship generaUy meant early specializ >tion and when the Master of Trinity recently inveighed against the pernicious practice of public schools in making a boy "run in blinkers" for the best years of his young life, he (the Head- master) read the remarks with satisfaction because be kne.v that they did not refer to that smallest public school of all-the one at Dolgeiley that was trying to justify its existence in that ancient building. (Hear, hear.) After saying that ex- aminations were not the only test of a school's efficiency and expressing his entire satisfaction with the organized games of the school, the Head- master remarked that the school teams played a good number of matches against larger establish- ments and won all except three. (Hear, hear.) In a school which had to justify its very existence, he added, they ought not to confine their investiga- tions to the present pupils. They must also ask what the old boys were doing and how their training stood the test of active life. Hitherto they had simply been able to point to men who were doing their duty in important positions in that neighbourhood and throughout the diocese. But, if they accepted Milton's definition of a com- plete and generous education as that which fitted a man to perform justly, skilfully, and rragnani- mously all the offices both private and public of peace and of war, they must ask how the school stood in relation to that terrible conflict in which Great Britain was now engaged. As an old army tutor, seeing the names of lads with whom he had worked and played in former years appear- ing in those awful but most honourable lists, he would have felt that there was something lacking if none of the old boys of Dolg- lley Grammar School had answered their country's call and though he could not pretend to give a full list of those who had done so, he was proud to see that the school was well represented at the front. (Hear, hear.) One old boy rode with the swift horsemen who went to the relief of Kimberley. Another served with the Imperial Yeomaury and was still at the front. Yet another formed one of the ring of fire which compelled the surrender of Cronje but they were proudest of all of the fact that one of the old boys of the school took part in the defence of Mafeking. (Loud applause.) The scholars then gave a gymnastic display which was much appreciated and the Bishop atter- ward distributed the following prizes :—Divinity prizes, senior, E. W. Morgan junior, R. L. Lloyd drawing, senior, E. R. Pritohard junior, R. E. Von Dalwigk. Division IV.—First place, H. Rowe Cambridge local prizes, junior, W. Evans preliminary, W. H. Williams and R. L. James. The prize for the best all-round athlete in the school was awarded to W. M. S. Smalley. In his address to the assembly, the Bishop said there was an old proverb that a bad workman blamed his tools, and perhaps the converse was equally true that a good workman did good work with any tools that happened to his hand. There were plenty of headmasters who would say it was extremely unfair to ask for the production of good results from so small a building as that and with so few appliances and it was very much to the credit of Mr Kinman that though they could not expect him to be satisfied with what he had got, yet he had done the best and a very good best too. (Cheers.) He ventured to prophecy taat if one or two of the young gentlemen went up, as he hoped they would, to the University, they would win prizes in the varied and large competitions which were held there, and that, if they elected to serve their Queen and country, they would win prizes also in the camp at Aldershot. (Hear, hear.) All wished to see that building larger and the school containing more boys but at the same time, he must say, from this parents' point of view, that when a parent wished that his son's education should be real in the sense of bringing out all that was best and noblest that the boy h.d in him, there was a good deal to be said in sending his son to a school where neces- sarily there were only a few pupils and where a most excellent attempt was made by the school to hold its own with the larger schools. (Hear, hear.) The school was in the position of Mafeking. At Mafeking the defenders had not all the best appliances. Unlike the people of Pretoria, they had not all the best forts that could be put up by the best German engineers. They were not very large in numbers. They wanted men and equipment but they were equally determined with the defenders of larger places to hold their own. That school, small as it was in numbers and wanting in equipment, under the present Headmaster was equally determined to hold its own with schools five or ten times its size (cheers)—and that must be very satisfactory to parents who had sons in the school, because it meant that their sons were being educated in the sense he meant. He was perfectly sure that the Headmaster was going to carry out the grand de- termination that there should be no skulkers. Any boy going to that school must do the best he was capable of doing mentally and physically, so the parent might rest assured that the utmost that could be made of his boy would be made in that place. (Hear, hear.) In the large schools there was a temptation for the masters to say that they had plenty of clever boys and perhaps it did not so much matter if the stupid boys were a little bit neglected. They did not care to read and do this, that, and the other, and if they liked to sit quiet at the bottom of the form and the parents did not object, they could do so as far as the masters were concerned. He thought that used to be the complaint against some of the large schools of the country. He, however, was sure that Mr Kinman would not be content to allow any boy to sit quiet and not do all the work he was capable of doing, neither did he think the boys themselves would be content to have a boy who was not pulling up to the collar. (Hear, hear.) Therefore he thought ha might congratu- late parents whose sons were in the school not only for that reason, but because the school had achieved so notable a success as was shown by the examination list and for the way it trained men for service of their Queen and country. (Ap- plause.) Mr LEIGH TAYLOR said he did not come prepared to address the meeting, but he must say that it was pleasant to listen to the congratulations of the Bishop to parents as well as to the Headmaster. There was, he thought, a great deal in what his Lordship said with regard to the instruction of boys in small schools. At the same time, the Governors hoped to be able to see before very long an extension of the school building and an increase in the number of scholars. Mr Kinman had been working hard and had done nis best under adverse circumstances and immense credit was due to him. It was only the Governors who were able to know the hard work Mr Kinman was really doing. (Hear, hear.) The Bishop had had many things to see to in different parts of his extensive diocese, but they all hoped he would soon be able to turn his atten- tion energetically to the old school at Dolgelley. (Cheers.) The Rev D. R. LEWIS said he also had great pleasure in testifying to the good work that was being done in the school and, with Mr Taylor, hoped soon to see increase of building and scholars. Patience was a virtue and perhaps he had a little more patience than Mr Taylor. At any rate, he believed in the future of the school, and was there- fore not at all in a despairing temper with regard to it. He believed it was founded on the great principle of high secular education of a thorough character combined with faith in God. (Hear, hear.) That was the great object their ancestors set before their minds in the education of the young. The! founders of that school had as their main idea that grand principle-the equipment of young people for careers in life based upon a recog- nition of God in all work. He had great faith in the principle and though they might at present be hindered and were as a body in a minority, be believed the success and blessedness of that principle would ultimately be generally recognised. (Hear, hear.) He had great respect for the good work that was done under the new regime in Wales and wished it every prosperity, but, he believed, in their haste the promoters had forgotten the great principle which they were trying to uphold in that school and which he had no doubt would ultimately succeed. (Cheers.) Replying to a vote ot thanks for his presence (moved by Mr Leigh Taylor and seconded by Dr Jones), the BISHOP acknowledged the vote and, to present any misunderstanding, added that while he congratulated Mr Kinman on his excellent work, he did not at all intend to imply that he thought Mr Kinman or the Governors ought to be content. He felt that just at that moment it was not for him to find f tult with what was there a to indi- cate what had been done in spi teof all disadvantages. He had not the least doubt that the school must in course of time increase in numbers and then the walls which now confined ttn school would have to go out in one direction or another. (Laughter and hear, hear.) He believed that the school would become a large public school, and while he joined most heartily '.vith the Governors, par'-nts, and Headmaster in wishing for that result, he at the same time hoped it would continue to do really useful work for the, Principality in educating honourable, true, and good Welshmen who into whatever department they might be called would work well, skilfully, and magnani- mously. (Cheers.-) Mr J. CHARLES HUGHES proposed and Mr HUMPHREY OWEN seconded a vote of thanks to the Rector for presiding, and the Rector having acknowledged the vote, the meeting separated.

TOWYN. URBAN DISTRICT COUNCIL, FRIDAY, JUNK STII,-Prescint Mr J. D. Evans, chairman, pre- siding Messrs W. Jones Hughes, vice-chair- man J. Maethlon James, E. L. Rowland, Daniel Edwards. A. To;nliup, J. E. Joues. R. P. Morgan, John Robert, and D. C. Davies W. R. DitNie, clerk R, Barnett, assistant clerk; E. D. Edmunds, surveyor; Edward Williams, inspector John Jones, sub-inspector; aiid Dr Bone, medical otficer. TOWYN FORKSL;ORE. A letter was read from th Local Government Board stating the terms upon which they were prepared to grant a lease of he foreshore to the Council.-The matter was referred to the Towyn Committee. TOWYN V. ABERDOVEY Mr Tomlins, in accordance with notice, brought forward the question of the payment to the Sur- veyor of JE4 for superintending the water works of Aberdovey and Towyn. lie poiuted out that owing to the Surveyor liviag at Towyn, Aberdovey had to pay another man to lookafter the water works. It was unfair that Aberdovey, especially as it was the heaviest-rated portion (f the district, should help to p'!y a salary for tht work done in the Towyn sub-district.—Mr R. P. Morgan What is the Surveyor to do for that sum ?— Mr Tomlins said the former Surveyor was paid by the Towyn sub-district for looking after tneir waterworks, but s:nce the appointment of the present Surveyor it had been put on the whole district.—Mr R. P. Morgan said the list of duties of the Surveyor stated that lie was to superintend both waterworks for the £ 4.—Mr Tomlins We pay Mr Edward Williams fordoing the work.—Mr R. P. Morgan But it ought to be done by the Surveyor according to this hst.Ilr Tomlins said the Surveyor could not be in two places at once.— The Surveyor remarked that the Aberdovey Com- mittee had relieved him of that duty.— Mr Tomlins said it was impossible for the Surveyor to do it They must have a man on the spot. — Mr R. P. Morgan I maintain that unk-es the Surveyor is able to do the work, he should pay someone to do it, otherwise this list is no good whatever.— Mr W. Jones Hughes said the reservoir might run out before the Surveyor arrrived from Towyn. —Mr E. L. Rowlands observed that Mr Williams was engaged in connectiot with the Aberdovey Waterworks before the app)incment of the present Surveyor and it was the Council's fault that two men had been appointed to do the same work. He proposed that the matter be adjourned.—Mr Tomlins I am quite willing If there is any more. information to be got on ths subject.—Mr R. P. Morgan said the matter '¡ad been before the Council several times and he did not see why it should be adjourned.—Mr Rowlands To get a Local Government Board enquiry. (Laughter.) —The proposition was agried to. INSPECTORS' REPORT. The Inspector reported tiat the slaughter house in Bryncrug belonging to ;r John Davies did not come up to sanitary requfements.— In reply to the Clerk the Inspector sail it was a. new building and plans had not been submitted to the Council. —It was agreed to call u)on the owner to clean and limewash the building and to present p'ans, the Clerk observing that hE was really liable to a to a fine for every day the slaughter house was used.—The Inspector further repotted that he had found some putrid pickled ifeat on the premises of Mr George D. W illiams, buicher. He seot for the Medical Officer, but before le arrived the stuff had been removed and paper hrnt to stop the smell. When they returned five hf»rs later, however, the stench was almost intolerable It was agreed that proceedings should be tak<n in the event of a re- petition of the offence, and in view of the deday in waiting for the Council ncetings autoority was given to the Inspector and Medical OfIicer to pro- secute at once in such casesin future.—Houses iu Brook-street, Towyn, b lorciog to Mr Ccrbptt. were reported as being without proper sanitary arrangements and the Cterkwas instructed to write to Mr D. Gillart.—Neptunf Cottages were stated by the Inspector to be stiI In the same slete.- The Clerk said that the rotice served upon the owner had not yet expired.- Unless the necessary improvements had been carded cut at the expira- tion of the notice the Inspector was authorised to take proceedings.—The Inspector also reported that Mr Corbett had visit,d Cyofal farm and had decided to build a new hoisf,A ],tter was read 'from Mr Wynne, writing asohairman of the Dyssyni Valley Drainage Commissioiers, complaining of the discharge of sewage into oie of their drains above Morfa Cadvan marsh.—The matter was referred to the Committee. TOWYN MATTKRS. J fie Towyn Commict,e recommended that Sergeant Morris should sontinue to perform the duties of bathing gtiperil, ii dent and that the Council should empower him to take proceedings in all cases of contravention of the bathing regula- tions without consulting the Council. It was resolved that now the C<hnoil had control of the Foreshore at Towyn that a- charge of is per season be made in resprct of e-ch loathing van cr tent placed on the Foreshore and used for bathing purposes. It was reso'ved not to allow the Cambrian Raiiway Company to take a larger service pipe than a half pch one from the water main in Station-road in o'cler to supply the cattle pens.—The report was acopted. ABERDOVE' MATTERS. The Aberdovey Comnittee reported that the vendors of Bwlchgwyn Farm had submitted a plan of the farm which "as referred to the Sur- veyor for verification. The Surveyor added a footnote to the effect th: t he found that the boundaries and other particulars were corrcct. The Surveyor was direct-d to have eight ueats made to be placed alocg the roadsides at Aber- dovey.—The report was adopted. BKYXCRCG ROAD. The Surveyor reported that the work of mddng the new road at Bryncru was now in hand. He hoped that the farmers were preoared to do the haulage as promised. Tre cottages at the western end were about to be :aken down and a f3inall corner of the churehyarc had been given for the purpose of improving the approach from the bridge on condition that the wa-1 should be set back. THE CONDITION OF PENXAL. AN INQUIRY HELD. The Medical Officer said the Local Government Board inspector had beet. to Pennal and had in- spected the district. TI-P Inspector only gave him three hours' notice that he was coming and, un- fortunately, he (the Mecical Officer) had made ar- rangements to go away )y the 8-25 train that day. I He, however, saw the Inspector at Machynlleth and had a conversation ivith him in reference to the matter. He said he did not require his ser- vices nor those cf the inspector. No doubt, the Council would receive lame intimation as to the result of the inquiry later-perhaps in another six or seven months.—The Chairman did not think it was a fair inquiry. There ought to be some- body to represent thst Council as well as the Rural Council with the inspector.—The Medical Officer said that seeing the matter had been going on for six or seven months, he had expected to re- ceive at least a few days' notice so that he might at least go round his own district with the In- spector.—Mr E. P. Morgan He weat through our district.—The Medical Officer Part of it. The pump at Pennal School has not been erected yet, but I told him we were having one erected.— Mr R. P. Morgan When is the school likely to be opened ?-The Medical Officer As soon as we receive the report.—Mr R. P. Morgan remarked that there had been considerable delay in the fixing up of the pump. He did not think the Medical Officer would be justifisd in opening the school until it was.—It was stated that the pump had been ordered and that there was nothing but to fix it up.—On the motion of Mr D. C. Davies, it was agreed to press on the firm to send it on without delay. NEW RATES. The new rates were signed by the Council, being as follows :-neneral and district rate, Sd Towyn sub-district, 2s lOd Aberdovey sub-district, 5s highway rate, 5d Towyn water rate, 4d. ABERDOVEY STATION. Mr E. L. Rowlands I propose that we write an- other letter to the directors of the Cambrian Rail- ways Company calling their attention to the great, need for a commodious and convenient station at Aberdovey and stating that we consider the pre- sent structure a great loss and disadvantage to our town as a watering place. We should also remind the Cambrian Company of their promise to take immediate steps to build a new station. We oave been bringing the matter before their notice for several years. The present structure is nearly tumbling down and it is only to be hoped that some- thing will happsn to it that will compel the Council to rebuild it.—A Member: An earthquake. (Laughter.)—Mr Rowlands Yes, or lightning. (Laughter.) Mr J. Maethlon James seconded the proposition which was agreed to. — Mr W. Jones Hughes's proposition that the Cambrian Company should be asked to let the 3-42 p.m. train from Machyulleth stop at Aberdovey was also passed. LOAN. A letter from the Public Loan Commissioners :s8 asking what mode of repayment of the Aberdovey ioans the Council required was referred to Aber- dovey Committe. THE COMMON QUESTION. Mr W. Jones Hughes asked what was the posi- tion of the Council in regard to the Common at Aberdovey as owner of Bwlchgwyn.—The Clerk Until the conveyance is executed we have no voice in the matter. — Mr E. L. Rowlands As that will be done before the next meeting. I give notice so that the Council may consider the matter then. —In reply to a question the Clerk said Bwlchgwyn had a right of pasture on the Common—to what extent he did not know.—Mr D. C. Davies asked whether the Council had anything to shew that they had that right.—The Clerk In purchasing the farm we purchase aoy such right attached to it. For instance, if the owner of a farm has the right to plant potatoes on a neighbours land that right goes on to the purchaser of the farm.—Mr Tomlins asked the Clerk whether he would attuni the joint meeting of the Aberdovey Committee and the Commons Committee.—The Clerk I shall be pleased to attend providing it is held in the daytime.—Mr R. P. Morgan Of course it is outside the Clerk's duties.—The Clerk Entirely but it being a matter of great public interest and in view of my connection with you I am quite willing to give you any assistance I can in the matter,—Mr J. Maethlon James was sure there was no one in Merionethshire who could give better information on the fzubject.-A member suggesting that the Clerk should be paid for his service in the matter, the Clerk said the Council could not dc so as they had no right as Council to interfere in the matter at all. The right to take the matter up was vested in the old vestry and probably it remained with the vestry at present.—Mr J. Maethlon James As owners of Bwlchgwyn we shall have a say in the matter.—The Clerk Yes. We shall then be fighting for our own and not for the public. The Clerk added that all tht- documents connected with the Commons had parsed through his hands. He might also be able to get the report of the Cambrian News of the inquiry which was held some years ago.—It was understood that the Clerk would attend the meeting of the Committee at Aberdovey. A TROUPE FOR TOWYN. A letter was read from Mr Harker Nicnolls asking permission to bring a minstrel troupe to give performances at Towyn and Aberdovey and asking whether the Council would discourage competition.—The Clerk said the Council might say that they would as far as they could discourage mid prevent competition.—Mr E. L. Rowland- observed that there was already a troupe at Abrr- dovey.—It transpiring that this troupe had not asked permission of the Council, it was agreed to grant the request of Mr Nicholls. THE SURVEYOR'S SALARY. A letter was written by the Surveyor stating that now he had completed twelve months' service under the Council, he thought it opportune to ap- ply for an increase of salary. Those members who had any conception of the work which devolved upon him and any idea what his travelling ex- penses amounted to must know that the salary he received was not very remunerative.—It was agreed that the Committee should consider the I letter and report to the next meeting. INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL MANAGERS, WED- NESDAY, JUNE 13TH.- Present: Messrs Haydn Jones (chairman) presiding, Meyrick Roberts, Maethlon James, H. W. Griffith, R. B. Walker, Revs Humphrey Williams and R. Roberts, Mrs Rowlands, and the Headmaster. VISIT OF CHIEF INSPECTOR. Mr Owen Owen, M.A., chief inspector of the Welsh Central Board, attended the meeting and conferred with the Managers in private. REMUNERATION OF THE EXAMINER. The Chairman said that Mr E. D. Jones of Bar- mouth, who conducted the examination last year, was never paid for his services and that he would be satisfied with ;E3.-It was decided to send the amount, REPORT OF THE DEPUTATIONS. The Chairman said he accompanied the deputations appointed at the last meeting to Ynvsmaengwyn and discussed the business with Mr Corbett. At pre- sent Mr Corbett wm not able to do anything and that whatever he did for the school he would have it dene in scholarships. The Chairman added that he thought that was a very substantial way of Mr Corbett's for commemorating his kindness to the school. RESIGNATION". The Chairman read a letter from Mr W. Rees Williams, assistant master, tendering his resigna- tion. The letter said that it was with very great sorrow that lie asked them to accept his resigna- tion. During hi3 term at the school everything had been very satisfactory, there being items which he need not mention. He was going to Cambridge to go through a higher course of study.—The Chairman said Mr Williams's resignation came as a thunderbolt to him one or two days before, and added that Mr Williams had been a very satisfactory master. He thought it the very worst policy not to try and retain a e master when he had once gained the confidence of his pupils which took some time. It took time for any uew master to get into the ways of the school. -lr lcyrick Roberts said it would not be right to trytopersuade him to stay.irs Rowlands thought on behalf of the master that would be wrong. — Mr Meyrick Roberts proposed that the resignation of Mr Williams be rec-ived with regret and Mrs Rowlands seconded.—In his letter, Mr Williams asked the Clerk to give him a testimonial, and the Clerk being absent, it was decided to acquaint him of the fact.—The Chairman said the next tliing wi-Ls to appoint another master to fin th vacancy.—Mrs Rowlauds proposei that they ad- vertise and write to the three college?.—The Chair- man inquired as to the salary Rowlands said that a good man could cot be obtained under £ 120. In her opinion, it would be well to adver- tise at £ 120.—The Rev R. Roberts said that an increase would be asked for very soon.— Mrs Rowlands did not consider £ 120 a large salary for a man wdoo had spent several years studying his work.—The Chairman observed that the great point was whether a good man could be obtained for] £ 100. — Mrs Rowlands thought it very doubt- ful.—The Rev H. Williams sa;d so far they bad succeeded as they got Mr Williams.—The Chair- man said that they would have to economise. — Mrs Rowlands observed 'that they all wanted to economise.—Mr H. W. Griffith said good men would not apply for £ 100 whereas they would for £ 120.—The Headmaster said tÎJe question of another mister ought to be brought forward if one could be got. The difficulty was with the first form, Miss Roberts finding that it was too much for her. The form now numb-red nearly forty, it being more than reasonable to tase charge of such a large form. More assistance was needed in English composition and they could not very well do so at present.—Mrs Rowlands thought that while adver- tising they couJd advertise for two.—The Head- master said his own and Mr Williams's time were now fully occupied. Parents had been to the school complaining he never vi-ited Form I. once in a week.—The Chairman said he had received com plaints of the Headmaster not visiting the lower forms, but in his mind it was not a matter of choice but of inability. -Mrs Rowlands said the Head- master would have to tell theoi that when they got into higher forms they would have too much of him. (Laughter.)-It was decided to advertise for an assistant master to fill the vacany caused by Mr Williams' resignation.

Mr Joseph Enoch Thornton, of Hillside, Stamford-hill, was summoned, at the North London Police-court this week for riding a bicycle to which a proper light was not attached. Instead of the regulation lamp on the machine, the defendant carried a small electric lamp secured in the button- hole of his coat, and a solicitor, who appeared for the defence, said that the Cyclists' Union, of which Mr Thornton was a member, considered that such a light complied with the law. Mr Bros held that the light ought to be on the machine, but being assured that the defendant had no desire to evade the law, inflicted only a nominal penalty of one shilling and two shillings costs. j

^Eusic. ABERYSTWYTH. MISS AMY L. lvIORCCM, A.Mus.L.C.M., RECEIVES .PUPILS for Pianoforte, Singing, and Theory of Music. Pupils pre- pared for Examinations. Terms on application. ADDRESS: EXETER RJUSE, QUEEN'S ROAD ABERYSTWYTH. MR J. E. LEAH, A.R.C.O., Organist and Choirmaster English Congregational Church, Portland-street, Aberystwyth (Late of Richmond Hill Congregational Church, Bournemouth), GIVES LESSONS TT » NWA,T„ BY CORRESPONDENCE IX HARMONY, COUNTERPOINT, FUGUE, &c Theory Jessons also in Pianoforte, OrKan, Singing, and Preparation for Examination. Many Successes. Schools attended. Engagements accepted for Organ Recitals. Concerts, etc. Address Eourneville, North-road, Aberystwyth. wol3 MRS CHARLES PANCHEN WILLIAMS), Sen. Honour.? Cert ?T^R;ECEIVEF! PUPi!s for PIANOFORTE, SINGING, and THEORY, at the STUDY, NEW- STREET. Pupiis successfully prepared for the various public examinations. Private Address 6, LAURA PLACE, ^ext Term begins on Monday, May 7th, 1900. MISS "PHILLIPS CERT. R.A.M., R.C M., ¡ AD TRINITY COLLEGE, LOX DON, ORGANIST OF WESLEY CHURCH, With experience in successfully preparing for the above Examinations, Receives Pupils for Organ, Pianoforte, and Singino Terms on application. ADDRESS—34, PIER STREET- o371 IR CHAS. PAXCHEN (HON. LOCAL EXAMINER, ROYAL COLLEGE OF MUSIC), ORGANIST <fc CHOIRM.ASTERST. MICHAEL'S PARISH CHURCH. GIVES LESSONS IV PIANOFORTE, ORGAN, AXD S1XGIXG AXD ACCEPTS ENGAGEMENTS FOR CONCERTS. Terms on Application. 6, LAURA PLACE, ABERYSTWYTH. Next Term begins on Monday, 7tii May, 1900. (Eimratioit. DOLGELLEY. DR. Wf LLl-kilIS'S ENDOWED HIGH SCHOOL FOR GIRLS DOLGELLEY. HEAD MISTRESS Miss DIAXA THOMAS, B.A. (LOXDOX) (Honours in English and Classics). STAFF: Miss ANSTEY (Cambridge Teachers' Certificate) Miss JONES (Cambridge Teachers' Certificate). Miss TITLEY (Cambridge Teachers' Certificate). Miss WAGSTAFFE (A.I.C., South Kensington Royal Drawing Society Teachers' Certificate), MUSIC Miss WALTERS (L.R.A.M.) Mr M. W. GRIFFITH (Mus. Bac.) HOUSE MISTRESS Miss TOOTAL. COOKERY: Miss HUGHES (1st class diplomee). The School combines a healthy home life with efficient education. Preparation for the Oxford Local,, IVelsh and London iiatriculation and University Scholarships. The School is a centre for the examinations of the Associated Board R.A.M. and R.C.M. Two exhibitions, tenable at any College, are awarded annually upon the result of the year's work. The School Buildings and Recreation Grounds are excellently adapted to secure Health and Com- fort. A detached Sanatorium, a Chemical Laboratory, and a Bicycle House have recently been built. Next term begins Thursday, January ISth. Prospectus on application to the Headmistress, or to Alr-W. R. DAVIES, r128 Clerk to the Governors. THE COUNTY SCHOOL, DOLGELLEY. HEAD MASTER ARTHUR CLENDON M.A. (CANTAB.), M.A. (LOOT.). •SECONB MASTER T. L. HUMBERSTOXE, A.R.C.S., B.Sc., LOXDOX. THIRD MASTER-ROBERT JONES, B.A. (LOND.), (H tnours in English). WOODWORK— RICHARD EDWARDS. The new buildings afford every opportunity for cientific and technical instruction. They include a Laboratory, Lecture Room, Workshop, and Art Room, besides ample Class-room accommodation, RECENT SUCCESSES The Scholarships held by bovs" who obtained them direct from this School include £ 20 Scholarship at University College, Aberyst.vyth, Dr illiams s Scholarship at Glasgow University, Scholarship given by Bala Theological College, the Merionethshire County Exhibition. Boarders received in Headmaster's house. Prospectus, with views of the School, and full particulars on application. R. JONES GRIFFITH, Solicitor, Clerk to the Local Governing Board, MACHYNLLETH. MACHYNLLETH COUNTY SCHOOL. HEADMASTER I MR H. H. MEYLER, M.A., Formerly Scholar of Jesus Colleere, Oxford, and late Assistant Master at Mill Hill School, London, N.W. SSIRTANT MASTERS MR EYAX JONES, B.A. (Load.), Inter. B.Sc. (London), and late Scholar -L-i,-iversiy College of W ales. MR E. P. EVANS, Inter. Arts (London) and late Scholar University College of Wales. M R OWEN X. ROBERTS, Late Scholar of University College of Wales. ASSISTANT MISTRESS: MISS LILY LUMLEY, Late Scholar of the University College of North Wales. MISTRESS OF COOKERY, SEWING, AXD CTTTIXG MISS LILIAN FRANCIS; Of the National Training School. DRILL INSTRUCTOR: ,r_j ¡ SERGT-IXSTRUCTOR WILSON, S. W. Borderers. School re-opers April 24th, 1900. x456 TOWYN. TOWYN COUJSTY SCHOOL. [N commodious and permanent buildings L consisting of Class Rooms, Physical and Chemical Laboratories, all equipped with the best apparatus procurable also a Workshop, Kitchen and Laundry for Technical Instruction. SUCCESSES DURING 1S99. London Inter, B.Sc., 2 (1st division), London Matriculation, 5 (1st division) Welsh Matricula- tion, 4 Central Welsh Board Senior Certificates. 10 (35 distinctions) Do. Junior Certificates, S (11 distinctions) New Boys' Clerkship Civil Service Examination, 2; Advanced Certificate of the Science and Art Department, 8 firsts, 10 seconds. SCHOLARSHIPS, &c. Principal's Scholarship of f40 and cne Exhibition of 95 at the University College of Wales; the two Merionethshire County Exhibitions. Tuition Fees, f5 per'annum. Boarders received by the. Headiraster. Prospectus and particulars on application. Mr E. J. EVANS, Clerk to the Governors. (Ebucation. ABERYSTWYTH ABERYSTWYTH HIGH SCHOOL. CAERLEON HOUSE. ESTABLISHED OVER 50 YEARS. PRINCIPAL: MISS RHODES, (Successor of Miss Trubsbaw). Efficient staff of Masters and resident English and Foreign Mistresses. Pupils prepared for London Matriculation, Cam- bridge Local, Associated Board of Royal Academy of Music and Royal College of Music, Trinity College, and other examinations. Physical Training, Hockey, and Fit ABERYSTWYTH GRAMMAR SCHOOL (Founded 1512). HEADMASTER: R. A. POPE, M.A., Late Scholar ef Sidney Sussex College, Cambridge, and formerly Assistant Master at Shrewsbury School. Private Address AVONDALE, SOUTH TERRACE. ABERYSTWYTH COUNTY SCHOOL. HEADMASTER: 3IH DAVID SAMUEL, M.A. (Cantab). SENIOR MISTRESS MISS E. )1. EWART, J.A. Vict.) ASSISTANT MASTERS AND MISTRESS MR W. P. FULLER, M.A., (Lond.), MR THOMAS OWEYS, MR J. H. HOWELL, B.A., B.Sc. (Lond.), MISS S. E. THOMAS. P R A W I >- G MR J. H. APPLETOX, Cert. Art Master. School re-opens Jauuary 16th, 1900. Pupils requiring Railway Season Tickets will please apply to me forthwith. JOHN EVANS, 6, Portland-street. Clerk. Aberystwytb. rS76 HIGH SCHOOL FOR GIRLS, BOARDIXG & DAY SCHOOL, 14 and 15, SOUTH MARIXE TERRACE, ABERYSTWYTH PRINCIPAL MRS MARLES THOMAS Pupils have very successfully passed various public examinations. The course of work is especially arranged with a view to preparation for the University College, where scholarships have already been obtained. Great attention is paid to Physical Education. GYMNASIUM SWEDISH DRILL. HIGH SCHOOL FOR GIRLS, VICTORIA HOUSE, VICTORIA (MARINE) TERRACE, ABERYSTWYTH. SEPARATE KINDERGARTEN. PRINCIPAL MISS KATE B. LLOYD, Certificated Mistress, Aasisied by a Staff of highly-Cjuahfied Resident Governesses. REFERENCES— Thos. Jones, Esq., B.A., H.M. Inspector of Schools, Llanelly; The Rev. O. Evans, D.D., King's Cross, London. E. H. Short, Esq, H.M. Inspector, Aberystwyth. Principal Edwards, D.D., Bala TheologicalColle-ge Principal Roberts, M.A., U.C. W. Principal Prys, M.A., Trevecca College, Dr Scholle, Aberdeen University. Rev. T. A. Penry, Aberystwyth. Pupils prepared for the London and Welsh Matriculations, Oxford and Cambridge Local Examinations, &c. For Terms, &c., apply PRINCIPAL BALA. BALA COUNTY SCHOOL. Head Master— J. C. EVANS, M.A., formerly Powis Exhibitioner and Scholar of Jesus College, Oxford, and late Assistant! Master at Christ College, Brecon). Mathematical and Science Master A. L. TURNER, B.A. (London), Formerly Master at Stratford-on-Avon Grammar School and Rochester Mathematical School. Drawing, Book-keeping. &e • RICHARD WILLIAMS, B.A. "l^TEW BUILDINGs"aclmirab!y fitted with every convenience for boarders. Preparation for the Ln;vers:ties, Civil Services, Preliminaries of the La, and Mcciicine, and the Oxford and Cambridge Local Examinations, and a good Commercial Course. DixiincUon& in Oxford Local Ezamlnaiiors,, Among the Seniors Certificates of exemption in Reppcnsio ns (the First Exami. nation at Oxford L diversity). the 17th piace in ail England in English „ 42nd and 50th „ EngliSii. S3rd place in all England iIJ .felibious Knowledge. Juniors th, 13th and 24th in ail ^England in Greek. II & 5Stiiin L"tic. Hth, 36th, 39th, 42nu and 5Sth in English. »» i) 3Gti pi ice in all England in Mathematics »» 24th and :23rn Religious Knowledge. For further particulars apply to the Head-Master, Board and Tuition (inclusive charge), £ 36 per ac:"]-; BARMOUTH. BARMOUTH COUNTY SCHOOL (FOP. BOYS ASD GIRLS), HEADMASTER EDMUND D. JONES, M A. (LoND.). ASSISTANT MASTER J. M. EDWARDS, B.A. (Oxox) SENIOR ALL STRESS MISS E. J OWEN, B.A. (ViCX.). ASSISTANT MISTRESS MISS A. M. SAINSBURY. TEACHER OF COOKERY MISS A. DANIEL. TEACHER OF MUSIC MISS F. WILLIAMS. Prospectus, & on applieation from the HEA") MASTER cr from J. LLOYD, Clerk. 9w

awpaaao————— ^acts ant) Jfartcics, Irascible Lieutenant (down engine-room tube): Is there a blithering idiot at the end of this tllbe ?" Voice from the engine-room "Not at this end, sir." Firat Volunteer (of returning decimated regi- ment): "The girls are going wild over us." Second Volunteer (grimly): "Yes, we are rem- nants." A Kentish farmer lately had to write to his rector, who was also rural dean. After much consideration he began his letter with-" Raverend and Rural Sir." (( She (just after he had been introduced): It seems to me I have seen you somewhere before.' He Probably in fact, I am one of the men you were engage! to last summer." I loved you dearest, but you did not care. Ah, well, I shall not pine in black despair. Fate, for true womanhood, keeps balance true, You'll love some prettier girl who won't love you. Clerk (to a parent medicine man) Here is a curious credential from one of our customers." Medicine Man Read it." Clerk Before I took your elixir my face was a sight. You ought to see it now. Send me another bottle for my mother-in-law. A celebrated American actress had paid When God conceived the world—that was poetry when He formed it-that was sculpture when He coloured it—that was painting; but when He p-.oplea it-that was the grand, the divine, the etercal drama." Anxious mother Why don't you drive that bad boy away from your playground ?" Good little boy It wouldn't be right." Wouldn't it ?" No, ma. You see that playground is public property." "Oh, so it is." "Yes, ma; and it would be sel £ sh an' diahonest to deprive any other bey of the right to go there." So it would my angel. I didn't think of that." Yes, ma and, besides, he can lick me." An amusing account has been given to the world of the origm of the phrase newspaper canard." About fifty years ago a French journalist con- tributed to the press of his own country an ex- periment of which he declared himself to be the author. Twenty ducks were placed together, and, one of them having been cut up into very small pieces, was gluttonously gobbled up by the other nineteen. Another bird was then sacrified for the remainder, and, so on, until one duck was left, who thus contained in his inside the other nineteen The story caught on and was copied into all the journals of Europe. It has now long since been forgotten, but the calJard" has remained as a title. VERY HIGH.—Some workmen on an ostrich farry) in South Africt one day found a live shell left by some artillerymen who had been at target prac- tice on the plains a few days before. Not knowing it was loaded they whitewashed it and placed it in an "strich's nest, thillking to piay a joke upon, the "boss." The next morning one of the hands an Irishman, came around to look for eggs, and finding, as he thought, a large one, he seized on it at once. In his astonishment at finding it so heavy he dropped it, with the result that it exploded with direful effect. Pat was hurled several yards away, but, strangely enough, beyond lying stunned for a few minutes, he was unhurt. Whew boys he murmured, when he recovered his speech, bedad, that igg was the staylct I i\* r knocked across When I was ruuring a circus," said a retired showman. I never lost an opportunity of adver- tising. I always had my eye on the main chance and I made everything pay. I always made it a point to get my name everywhere, and when- ever anyone asked for my autograph you may be sure he got it. Once when I ent to a little town a great string of boys and girls stood in line Waiting for a chance to get my autograph on the cards they carried. I wrote them as fast as I could, thinking to myself, Jim, old boy, your name is getting to be a household word.' When I looked round the tent that afternoon I thought all the school children in the town were there. That meant money, and I was feeling pretty happy till I commenced looking over the receipts, and then I found 400 of my autographs with the vvords I Admit bearer written above them. That is the only time in my life I was ever sold by school children." CHRONIC WEARINESS. Was ever chronic weariness more graphically ex- pressed thau in the following epithaph :-— Here lies a poor woman Who always was tired, Who lived in a house Where no help was hired. Her last words on earth Were, Dear friends I am going Where washing ain't done, Nor sweeping nor sewing And everything there Is exact to my wishes, For where they don't eat There's no washing up dishes. I'll be where loud anthems Will always be ringing, But, having no voice, I'll get clear of the singing. Don't mourn for me now, Don't mourn for me never, I'm going to do nothing For ever and ever."

1 DOLGELLEY. CLERICAL.—The Rev John C. I. Morgan, B A., eldest son of Rev R. J. Morgan, Bryncoedifor, has been appointed by the Lord Bishop of Bangor to the curacy of St Cybi, Holyhead. FROM THE FRONT.—We reported some time ago that Trooper D. R. Davies of the 10 th Hussars, son of Mr and Mrs Davies, Lioc-street, was down with enteric fever at Bloemfontein. We are glad to learn that he is improving and will be well again in few weeks. CONGREGATIONAL SUNDAY SCHOOL FESTIVAL.— The annual cymanfa ysg'dion of the Dolgeiley and Barmouth districts of Welsh Congregational Sunday Schools was held at the Tabernacle and the English Congregational Church simultaneously last Monday, when a very large number of scholars assembled. The children were catechised in the morning, at Tabernacle, by the Rev E. Morris, DySryu, whilst the dosbarth canol were examined by the Rev J. Cynfal Jones at the English Con- gregational Chapel. In the afternoon trie adults and dosbarth canol were examined at the English Chapel by Mr Wm. Hughes and the Rev J. C. Jones respectively. The evening was devoted to singing hymn tunes and anthems, which were; con- ducted by Mr D, W. L?wis, F.T S.C. Llew Cynfal and Mr R. Price, Llaafachreth, were ap- pointed.sub-conductors. VOLUNTEER MEETING.—Circulars had been issued some days ago and posters were on the walls announcing that the War Office had sanctioned the forma,tion of a Dolgeiley volunteer company, to be attached to the 3rd Battalion Royal Welsh i? us Hers. The young men who had previously signified their intention of enrolling turned out at the appointed hour of six o'clock for the purpose of appearing before Crdonel Rees, commanding officer of the battalion, and his staff, who were ready with all necessaries for the enrolment, but the gates of the Shire HaJl were closed and there was no indication of a meeting at that hour. Soon after, the town crier was sent out and aunounccd that a meeting would be held at the Assembly Rooms to explain matters to those who were so sorely dis- appointed. Mr H. F. Carpenter, the prime mover in the formation of the Dolgeiley company, presided, and the hall was crowded with an exceedingly enthusiastic audience. Mr Carpenter explained his position and said that the fault of forming the company did not rest with him and called on Colonel Rees to explain the position. Colonel Rees said that be- fore he came into the town he was unaware that any friction existed as between a local company and a proposed county battalion, but he had seen a letter from the Lord-Litutenant that day and in the face of that letter, he could not with any propriety go further with the matter then. He strongly suggested that the meeting should be postponed for three or four days when they would be in a better position to proceed. A resolution was then pat to the meeting in favour of postponement, which was not seconded, whereupon the following resolution was proposed by Mr Isaac Evans, seconded by Mr H, Parry Jones, carried un:tnin-ious,y. Triat we, the proposed Dolgeiley volunteer company here as- sembled, who on two occasions have duly sub scribed our names, regret that, though officially summoned, we have not been allowed to be duty sworn in to-night and further express our indigna- tion that we have been frustrated from serviug our Queen and couctry as members of the Dolgeiley Company of the Third Battalion Royal Welsh Fusiliers which has been our desire and for which purpose we have assembled that a copy of this resolution be sent to the NIar Oriice." After some further remarks and quc-stious which were put in very good part, although some- what impertinent, the Chairman said some one wished to propose a further resolution, which was as follows and carried That we, the pro- posed Dolgeiley volunteer company assembled for the purpose of being enrolled &s a company of the 3rd V.B. R.W.F. carry out our original intention of joining the 3rd Battalion R.W.F. and not be- come associated with th-; county movement." The assembled crowd dispersed quietly, having apparently greatly enjoyed the proceedings. URBAN DISTRICT COUNCIL, TUESDAY, JUNE 12TH.—Present Mr E. Wynne Williuns, chair- man, presiding Messrs R. Richards, Ed- ward Williams, David Meredith, Ellis Williams, John Griffith, John Jones, Robert Davies, R. Barnett, acting clerk W. Jones, surveyor and E. R. Jones, rate collector. The Clerk stated that only two members turned up at the meeting of the Committee appointed to go into the question of flushing the iewers.-The Chairman I think we had better finish with this matter to-night.—Mr Richard Richards: But we will have to view the sewer. I propose that we adjourn the matter.—Mr Griffith Is it not an urgent matter ?—The Chairman It is a very serious matter.—The Inspector believed the Coun- cil could take the drains one by one and decide what should be done without visiting them.—The Chairman agreed and it was decided to go into the matter after the conclusion of the other busi- ness. NEW FOOTBRIDGE. The question of building the footbridge over the Arran was brought forward.—In reply to a question, Mr Richard Richards said ne had no doubt that they would be able to receive C5 in subscriptions towards the cost.—Mr John Griffith thought the work should not be proceeded with before the street at one end was taken over by the Council. He proposed that the owners be asked to do the work necessary in order that the Council might take over the street. — Mr Meredith seconded the proposition.—Mr Richard Richards said he had no objection to the street being taken over, but he did not think there was any necessity to delay the erection of the bridge.—Mr Griffith, to meet Mr Richards, said he would propose that the building of the bridge should be proceeded with and that the owners should be asked to put the street in such a state that it could be taken over by the Counnil.-This was agreed to, and on the motion of Mr Meredith, seconded by Mr Griffith, the Surveyor was instructed to submit plans and estimate at the next meeting. THE GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY WALLS. The Clerk stated that nothing had SdJce been heard from the Great Western Railway Company in regard to the repair of their walls at the ap- proach to the town.—It was stated that they were in a disgraceful state, and a deputation, consisting of the Chairman and Mr Ed. Williams, was ap- pointed to see Mr O. Slaney Wynne, who is a director of the Company, in relerence to the matter. THE SHEEP FAIR The Inspector asked whether the Council in- tended going into any expense to provide for penning the sheep in the next fair seeing that j th y received no support from the country pcopk. The receipts at the hst fair were very small e inde d.- __Lr Eli;s Wil' -aiiis did not see why the ratepayers of the town should go to expanse in the matter.—Mr John Griffith Indirectly they get it 1 hack.—Mr Ellis Williams But they would come here ju*it the same without our providing the pens.—It was agreed on the preposition of Mr John T Jones that notices should he sent out informing farmers that no pens would be provided except on special application being made by each farmer beforehand who wanted such accommodation. THE WATER SUPPLY OF THE TOWN. The Medical Otiicer, in accordance with the instructions of the Council, reported on the water supply of the district as furnished by the Dolgeiley Water Works Company. He had inspected the sourcc in company with the Inspector. The entire source at present was the lake, the gathering round of which consisted of barren upland so that the risk of pollution appeared very slight. The volume of water should be sufficient for the town for several months, but as ha was unable to say what waste occurred he could not give the exact duration. The water wr.,s clear and contained very little suspended matter so that filtration would not improve matters. He was of opinion that the quantity and quality was good. The plant and mains appeared to be in good work- log -,r(ier.-In reply to Mr Edward \> imams, the I Inspector said the pressure varied between forty and seventy pounds to the inch. He thought he ,I could safely place the average at forty.—A com- mittee consisting of Messrs John E David Meredith, and Edward Williams was appointed to take the report into cunsideratiou and report to the next Council. HEALTH OF TIIE TOWN". The Medical Officer rep orted that there were no infectious cases in the district and the public health generally was good. DILAP1 DATED HOUSES. In accordance WI h notice placed on the sgenda, Mr Ellis Willianis called attention to the state of the uninhabited buildings in Well-street belonging to the Lhvyn estate. The building3 were in a dangerous state and an accident might occur any day. He proposed that the attention of the owners be called to the matter.—Mr Edward Williams asked why these uninhabited dilapidated buildings should be allowed to exist in the town, a source of danger to life and limb ? Why in the nam6 of humanity and all reason did not the Council do their duty in the matter ? There were houses in the town like those which Mr Williallia had referred to which were inimical to health and in such a state of dilapidation as to be dangerous to the lives of the public. Persons like Mr Richard Richards spent a lot of money in keeping their houses in repair and here were these things allowed to go on. —Mr John Edwards hoped the reporters under- stool that these houses were not inhabited. Had the Council any power to touch them unless they were inhabited or caused an obstruction ?—The Clerk replied that the Council could obtain an order from the magistrates to the effect that they should be repaired or pulled down.—It was then agreed that notices should be served upon the owners of such buildings in the town. NEW RATE. The Clerk presented the estimate for the next year, the total estimated expenditure being £ 1,371, the chief items in which were-sewerage, JE295 scavenging, £85; public lighting, F,126 repair of highways, ;cloo street works and improvements, 1£337; balance against the Council at the end of the last year, £345. Against these there were receipts-by sale of the slaughter-house, grant in aid of salaries, 922 contribution towards im- provements, 925; amount due from County Council, JEIOO leaving an amount to be provided for by rate of JE324. To clear this a 3s Id rate would be necessary. The Clerk explained that in the item for sewerage no provision was made for anything out of the ordinary expenditure.—It was agreed on the proposition of Mr John Edwards that the rate should be decided upon at the next meeting.—The Council then resolved into committee.