The Cambrian News and Merionethshire Standard

The Welsh Farmers' Gazette Friday, March 4th, 1904. THE WEATHER AND THE CROPS. The weather has taken-a harsher turn and snow has fallen in several counties. The far- mer welcomes the change from the wet weather previously prevailing, but the conditions and prospects of our home agriculture show no very clear improvement on the week. Sowing is at a standstill. The rate at which we are buying off the foreigner argues that our home crops were over-estimated by the Board of Agriculture in the cases of barley and oats. In that of wheat, our increased dependence I on growers over-sea may be due to the large amount of home-grown wheat which has only reached chicken-feeding character. Sales of wheat at the statute markets since September 1st have been smaller than last season, but a somewhat better price has been realized1. The sale of les sbarley and oats should, according to trade precedents, have been the cause of a slight rise in price, for cheapness is the child of abundance, not of scarcity. The actual figures, unfortunately, tell a different story. At Mark Lane, to-day, the market closed rather dull, despite the snow.—"Mark Lane Express."

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BORTH Concert.—A concert in connection with the Congregational Chapel was held in the Hotel Ballroom last Wednesday evening week. Mr W T. Lewis, London Jbiouset acted as chair- man, and Miss R. A. Jenkins was the accom- panist. There was a large attendance. The tolowing was the programme :—Pianoforte duett, Misses Meddings and Hughes song, Mr D H. Jones, Portmadoc; song, "Peiuiwch dweyd Wrth fy Nghariad," Miss Hughes, Corris song, Lymro JJewr," Mr Llew lieynon, Borth duett, rtaise me J esus to Thy bosom," Miss Florrie Meddings and Master J. Hughes song, "Gardotvs Fach," Miss Lizzie Da vies, borth recitation, Arwerthiant y Ceithwas," Mr Tom Jones, Berth; song Miss Prossei-, bow Street; song, Mr Lewis, Aberystwyth; quartette, Bwthyn ar y Bryn," Talybont ±'arty song, The blind Orphan," Miss bey- non, Borth; recitation, Mr D. Edwards, Aber- lerry; glee, Awn yn Mlaen," Party Siloh; song, Hen Groesffordd y Llan," Miss Hughes, Corris (encored); trio, Missa nd Mr. Daves, and Mr Wiliams, Aberystwyth; pianofort solo, Mis Lilian Edwards; song, "I want to see my dear old home again, Miss Florrie Meddings; duet, Messrs Wilsotn and Jones song, Bw th- yn yr Amddifad," Miss Hughes, Corris; cap- stan chorus, Board School Party (encored); quartette, Talybont Party; song, "Myfyrdod yr lTnig," Miss Ellen Davies, Aberystwyth; song, Hen Groesffordd y Llan," Miss James, borth (encored); recitation, "Wil Bryan a'r Clock," Mr Jack Roberts Aberytswyth; i song. "Brad Dunrafon," Mr li. AV. EVans, Talybont song, "Hen Iaith fy Mam," Miss M. E. Simon, Borth; song, Mr L. J. Morgan, Aberystwyth song, Mr D. T. Morgan, Taly- bont song, Mr E. H. Davies. Aberystwyth; 'quartette, ''Ti Wyddost beth ddvwed fy Nghalon," Talybont Party; finale, "God Save the King."

YBTUMTUHN MKETISG—A nue'.icg of the ratepayers vlas hel,j in this pI 41.:0: 00 Wednesday, February 24 h, lor the i-urp of tlecting a c-uti,d.te tor tiie County Council. Mr William Evaus, PlJuter yd, the retiring m mber, gave an luteresuug account of Ins connection with the Council's mov-enieuts during the period when he was in office Mr Evans was re-el. cted tor the uext three years aud a vote of thanks tu hirn for his btrvices in the plfst was unanimously earn d. dVdal qu.siious were askrd him whicu were unswertd to tiie satisfaction I of all. i- I-

LAMPETER Salvation Army.—About half a dozen mem- bers of the Salvation Army visited the town from Friday to Monday last. Meetings were held on the street and in the Town Hall, and collections made towards the funds. Obituary.—The death took place on Friday of last week of Mr. David Thomas Davies, son of Mrs. Mary Davies, carrier, (Barley Mow, at the early age of twenty years. Deceased, who had hitherto been strong, was struck down some months ago by consumption and had been lingering ever since. Great sympathy is felt for the family of the deceased in their sad bereavement, especially as it is only a few weeks ago the head of the family was taken away. Tile funeral took place on Wednesday, when the body was interred in St. Peter's Churchyard. Siloh Debating and Literary Society.-The weekly meeting of this Society was held on Friday of last week. Instead of a debate a programme of music and recitations was gone through. The Rev. W. Adams, B.A., pre- sided, and the evening was pleasantly spent. The following is the programme gone through Solo, Colli y train," Mr. D. Jones dialogue, Misses Blodwen Davies and Winifred Thomas; recitation, Kitty Jones; trio," Duw bydd Drugarog," Miss Warrington, and Messrs. Ed- wards and bowen; solo, Fnw Iesu," Miss Lewis, Temple-terraoe; recitation, -1 Pk-,iiii- lion," Mr. Henry Edwards; solo, Canwyll fy Llyguid wyt ti," Miss Warrington trio Mor havvddgar yw dy bebyll," Miss A. J. Edwards, Messrs. Megieks and A. Edwards; solo, Sta- fell nhaid a nain," D. J. Bowen. Trap Accident.—An accident, which might have been attended with much more serious consequences, happened to Mr. Samuel Davies. Pantyblawd, Llanddewibreii, on Thursday of last week. Mr. Davies was driving in a trap through College-street, and when near Mr. E. S. Morris's shop the horse got frightened at a motor tricycle coming up the street. It turned round and knocked against Mr. Morris's hand- cart which was standing by the kerbstone. One of the wheels was dragged up on top of this cart with the result that the trao over- turned into the middle of the pavement. Mr. Davies, who is an oldish man, was thrown vio- lently out and against a number of earthen- ware pans, which were in front. of Mr. D. D. Evans's shop, and a good number of them were smashed. The horse bolted off, dragging the overturned trap behind it, and at once dashed into a milk barrow, which it drove underneath an empty cart, greatly damaging it. This, however, checked the horse before it had put on speed, and it was pluckily caught by Mr. Dan Davies, carrier. Mr. Davies was care- fully examined by Dr. E. C. Davies, who found that lie had escaped with very little injury and was quite able to be taken home. Consider- ing his age and the violence of the impact, it is nothing short of a marvel that Mr. Davies got off so well. County Council Election.—The following were nominated as candidates for the forth- coming election :—Mr. Evan Davies, Brynge- ler, Jiryn-road (U), proposed by Mr. John Jones, iBryn-road, and seconded by Mr. David Jones, 12, bridge-street; Mr. D. Tivy Jones, Rhoslyn, Lampeter, coal merchant (R). pro- posed by Mr. benjamin Evans, coal merchant, and seconded by Mr. Thomas Evans, watch- maker, Harford-square; 2nd paper, proposed by Mr. Thomas Evans, 55, Bridge-street, and seconded by Mr. Timothy Richards, Ardwyn the Rev. Rees Cribin Jones, Bridge-street, Unitarian Minister (R), proposed by Mr. J. W. Evans, Medical Hall, and seconded by Mr. D. Nun Davies, Commerce House: the Rev. Llewelyn John Montfort Bebb, St. David's College, clerk in holy orders (U), proposed by Mr. J. C. Harford. and seconded by Mr. Ro- derick Evans, chemist; 2nd paper, proposed by Mr. Josiah Jenkins, Pleasant Hill, and se- conded by Mr. William Davies, 17, Station- terrace. Two of these candidates, namely :— Messrs. Evan Davies and D. Tivy Jones, with- drew on Saturday and a stiff contest is now anticipated between the Rev. R. Cribyn Jones and Principal Bebb, both of whom are new candidates. PETTY SESSIONS, Friday, February 26th. -Before W. Inglis Jones (in the chair), and Joseph Davies Esqrs. Excise.—David Davies, Tyngruguchaf, Llan- wenog, farmer's son, was charged by P. J. Michell, Llanc'yssul, excise officer, with having cariod a gun without a licence at Llanwenog on January 21st.—Defendant did not appear. P.C. Charman stated that he saw defendant at Penlanfawr accompanied by two dogs. Defendant said he had a licence three or ftTur days previously, but afterwards found it was untrue.—Defendant was fined 5s. and costs.

LLANCYMFELIN Entei-taiiiinent.-Oll Monday, St. David's Eve, a. social gathering was held at the Mis- sion Room lalies, n. The Church Sunday School teachers and scholars gave a selection II ot songs and recitations, and prizes were dis- tributed to them by the Rev. Evan Davies in the absence of the Rev. G. Roderick who ow- ing to continued ill-health, is unable to 'take part in any parochial work. At the com- mencement the Rev. Evan Davies gave a de- scriptive account of the history of St. David, and of his contemporaries, Cynfelin, and Ta- lresm. At the close br. Owen Williams thanked the Rev. E. Davies and remarked that it was appropriate that the meeting had been arranged for St. David's Eve, as the parish was in the diocese of St. David's and besides it was also in the County of Cardi- gan, and the Patron Saint of Wales, St, David, uas the son of the Prince of Ceretica, the Prince of Cardiganshire, a fact of which every Cardi should feel proud. Mr. J. Jones, lymawr, seconded, and a pleasant meeting ter- minated with the singing of the National An- them.

W JiiLSil JS A i iUiN AL bHO W INAUGURAL MEETING. (1rl Powis presided last Friday afternoon at a meeting of the supporters of the proposed Welsh Agricultural Society held in one or the Committee Rooms of the House of Commons. Amongst- others present were Sir Hy. Aubrey Fletcher, Bart., Sir Alfred Thomas, Sir Dd. Evans, Col. i'ryce-Jones, Col. Lockwood, Air Humphreys-Owen, Mr D. A. Thomas, Mr Ellis Griffith, \H Samuel Smith, Mr Brynmor Jones, K.C., Mr Vaugnan Davies, M.P., Mr David Davies (Llaneimam), Air Arthur Hughes, Aberystwyth, and rrofessor Williams, Univer- sity College of aies. Mr Loveden Pryse, hon secretary, read let- ters of regret, amongst others, from Sir Rich- ard Green Price, Sir Joseph Lawrence, Sir Powlett Millbank, Mr Lloyd-George, Mr Marshall Dugdale, and Mr Edward Currie and submitted the rules proposed by the promoters of the society. These provided that the Society shouid be known as the Welsh National Agricultural Association, to include Wales and Monmouthshire, the objects to be the improvement of the breeding of stock and the encouragement of agriculture generally throughout Wales by the holding of annual shows open to the world, with some special prizes confined to Welsh farmers; by assisting existing clubs, and by issuing an agricultural journal in English and Welsh. All questions of a political tendency are to be absolutely ex- cuided from discussion at any of the Society's meetings. The subscriptions varied from B5 for governors to 10s. 6d. for tenant farmers. The final rules suggested that the annual shows should be held at Aberystwyth. The latter suggestion gave rise to some discussion. Sir Henry Fletcher pointed out the disas- trous effect of localising the Royal Agricul- tural Show. Mr Humphreys-Owen thought the rule might be adopted-it would be open to mem- bers to change it later if they found it neces- sary. Mr D. A. Thomas strongly objected to the proposal as it stood, while Mr Vaughan Davies explained, that two sums of £ 500 had been promised by gentlemen not connected with Cardiganshire on condition that the show should be held at Aberystwyth. He also took occasion to controvert the suggestion that the Society was in any way an emanation from or was intended to replace the North Cardiganshire Society. Mr brynmor Jones thought that Aberyst- wyth was a most suitable place for an all- Wales show, but suggested that it might be undesirable to tie the hands of the council. On his proposition, seconded by .Colonel Lock- wodd, it was resolved that the show should be held for three years at Aberystwyth, the deter- mination of the locale after that date to be decided in general meeting. Thus amended, the rules, on the proposal of Sir Henry Fletcher, were adopted. n Wednesday, August 3rd, was connrmed as the date of the Show, which it was agreed to limit to one ("lay. Mr Pryse was appointed manager with power to suggest the name of a secretary. The Manager of the North and South Wales Bank at Aberystwyth was elected treasurer. On the motion of Sir Alfred Thomas, Sir Powlett Milbank, Mr Marshall Dugdale, Mr Vaughan Davies. and Mr D. A. Thomas were added to the trustees already eligible under the rules. Auditions were also made to the list of vice-presidents and the members of the Council. Sir Henry Fletcher, who occupied the chair after the departure of Lord Powis, in acknow- ledging a vote of thanks, expressed his delight as a Welsh landowner in assisting the move- ment and regretted that Parliamentary life left too little time for a wider acquaintance amongst his friends, the Welsh farmers. The imminence of the debate on the Mines Eight Hours Bill, of which Mr Osmond Wil- liams proposed the second reading, prevented several Welsh members from attending the meeting.

COB IMPROVEMENT SOCIETY. A meeting of the Cob Improvement Society was held at the Lion Hotel, Aberystwyth, on Monday afternoon. Mr. Lewis Pryse, who preside 1, said that the business of the meeting was to decide whether the show would be held or not. There was no money available, but he thought there was a good deal owing to the Society. He knew several, himself included, who had not paid their subscriptions. There were some who had not subscribed and yet used the horse. It would be a great pity if the Society was al- lowed to drop because it had already done a large amount of good throughout Aberystwyth UniH. If it was possible to have any funds he thought the Committee should again have a good horse. Mr. Rufus Williams said there was a feeling I last year that absolutely no interest was taken in the movement and the question now was whether it was worth making further effort or not. Nobody seemed to have cared much last year and the matter was allowed to slide. Mr. Saymour Davies asked for an account of the financial state to see whether they could rene^r the Society. Were they liable for any debts? Mr. Williams replied that they owed L7 to Mr. David Evans, last year's winner, who had not, however, made a. claim for the money. That was their only liability. Mr. Seymour Davies asked whether it would not be better to have a financial statement? Mr. Williams replied that it would be sub- mitted at the next meeting. The Society owed nothing except to Mr. Dd. Evans. The Chairman said to start a new society would be something like whitewashing. Surely those members who had not paid their sub- scriptions and had had the use of the horse ought to make up the £ 7. Mr. Rufus Williams stated that the gate money last year amounted to J322 8s., which represented the overage attendance, but this year the show would be held on Easter Monday (the first Monday in April). When the show was last held on Easter Monday there was an increase of JB5 in the gate money. The Chairman read a letter from Mr. Powell, Nantcos. regretting his absence. As it was already late in the year to allow sufficient time for advertising and seeing that the Society was not very strong financially, he asked whether it would not be well to let the matter lay in abeyance for this year and try to start earlie" next year ? He thought the Society had been well advertised by the previous shows to induce a good horse or two to come into the district. Next year they could again offer a good prize. If the meeting decided to continue the show he was prepared to give his help and subscribe It would be a great pity to let the Society drop, but he feared they had not enough tino and money at their disposal for this year. Mr. Seymour Davies--Well, gentlemen, 's it going to be a funeral or not ? (Laushtci.) Mr. Evan Richards, Penuwch, proposed, that th snow should be continued and that a prize of E20 should be given. If the rules were adhered to, there would be sufficient subscrip- tions. Last year the rules were all broken and the owner of the horse had his own way wit/i everything. Mr. Seymour Davies seconded the proposi- tion, but added a rider that the prize should be £ 30. Mr. R. D. Williams (veterinary surgeon)- You cannot give more than -020. The Chairman—I think we can manage £ 30. Mr. R. D. Williams supported that a prize of L20 only should be given. They could offer L50 next year if they could manage it. In reply to a question, Mr. Rufus Williams said the expenses last year amounted to about £10.. The proposition that a prize of C20 should be offered was lost on the Chairman's casting vote. Mr. Seymour then moved a separate proposition to give a prize of L30. The pro- position was seconded by Mr. Morgan, Fronlas, and cirried. On the proposition of Mr. Richards, Cefn- hendre, seconded by Mr. Richards, Penuwch, it was agreed that the horse should be hackney not under 15.3 hands. Mr. Seymour Davies said a great deal of trouble was experienced owing to the selection of strange judges who did not satisfy local farmers. There were complaints south of Aberystwyth that farmers in the upper divi- sion got too much advantage from the horse. Therefore, he suggested that the Talybont Show Committee and the new LIanilar Show Committee should select two farmers to act as judges and chos an umpire. Then farmers themselves could pick out the horse which suited them best. Mr. Rufus Williams pointed out that there was some- trouble when they had a local judge before and that gentleman had been black- mailed ever since. Mr. Lloyd Lewis iBank), Mr. Parry (Glanparth), and Mr. H. P. Fdv/ards, butcher, said they would hot act as umpires. Mr. Edwards added that h would support Mr. Davies if he named one or two names. He agreed that English judges did not under- stand what was required locally and it would be a pity if they lost a good quality horse from the district. What would live in England would starve in Wales. The proposition was not seconded and several gentlemen were named to be asked to act as judges. It was agreed that the horse should have a good bone, to be not less than 8 below the knees. Mr. Lloyd Lewis proposed that nobody who would not sign the conditions should be allowed to exhibit at the show, and this was carried. Captain Pryse was elected president of the Society in the place of Major Bonsall. The Secretaries, Mr. Rufus Williams and Mr. Evan Richards were re-elected as well as the trea- surer, Mr. J. E. James, auctioneer. M'\ R. Richards, Gwarfelin, and Mr. J. Parry, Glan- paith, were appointed a committee to make arrangements for the show. Mr. R. D. Wil- liams was re-elected veterinary surgeon.

Tit EG A RON Success. --Nliss Mima Lloyd. Pant, Llanddewi Brefi, has recently succeeded in obtaining the house management certificate in the first class both in theory and in practice. Miss Lloyd is the eldest daughter of Mr Jenkin Lloyd, I nel clerk of the Tregaron Rural District Council, and is an old pupil of the Tregarcn County School. Monthly Market.—The market on Tuesday last turned out more successful than markets for the corresponding month for several years past. No fewer than thirty truckloads of cattle were sent away by the M. and M. Rail- way. To account for the unusual amount of business transacted, it was stated that no dealers had been buying about the country during the month of February, which, of all the months of the year, has been the most notable for such transactions. The prices were about the same as has been obtained in recnt markets. On the previous day, Mon- day, four truckloads of cattle and pigs were also sent away from Tregaron Station. B.W.T.A.—The local branch of the Women's Temperance Association was held on Wednes day evening, February 24th, presided over by Mrs Williams, Brenig View. There was a strong muster of members and the following programme was proceeded with. After the opening services, which were conducted by Mrs Evans, Mount Prospect an interesting and instructive paDer was read by Miss Foulkes of the County School on ''Llewellyn Fawr," his life and works. The President and Mrs Evans. Mount Prospect, spoke in eulogistic terms of the papers, and Miss Ffoulkes was ac- corded a hearty vote of thanks. The meeting having sung a hymn-tune. Miss Jeno Jones, London House, read another paper on Anne Griffiths," the celebrated hvmnist of Dolfawr- fechan, who also received a hearty vote of thanks. A Diano solo by Miss Ffoulkes was followed by short addresses by Mrs C. Evans, Chapel-stret, and Miss Jenkins. Trpcefel. Miss Jones, Emporium, was unanimously appointed financial secretary in place of Mrs Lewis, Argoed, who has resigned the office. Death of Mr D. Evans, Medical Hall.—It is with regret we have to announce the death of Mr David Evans, chemist. Medical Hall, which took place late on Sunday evening last. Although it was generally known among his friends that Mr Evans' condition had been very serious for several month past and that no hopes of his recovery were helc- out, yet the sad news cast a gloom over the town and surounding district when it became known that he had passed away. He was one of the best known tradesmen throughout the district and was highly esteemed by all who came in con- tact with him. Deceased was a native of Llanon and served his apprenticeship with his brother, Mr J. W. Evans, Medical Hall. Lam- peter. Having served a further term ID London qualifying as a chemsist, he cam? to Trecaron to manage a branch shop for his brother, taking over the business in the course of a few years. Twenty-two years ago, he married Miss Hughes daughter of the late Mr John Hughes, excise officer. Aberystwyth, whose acqaintance he made when her father was stationed at Tregaron. Mrs Evans pre- deceased her husband two years ago, leaving him with a young daughter to monrn their irreparable loss. Mr Evans was highly re- spected among all classes and his loss will be felt for many a long period. He was a Liberal in politics and Calvinistic Methodist in religion. He took great interest in Sunday School work and had been a teacher at the Bwlch ygwvnt- C .M. Sunday School for many years. He was fifty-seven years of age and leaves on child and a large number of relatives and friencs in deep sorrow. The interment will take place at the C.M. Chapel Burial Ground at two o'clock this (Friday) afternoon. School Board.—The ordinary meeting of the Tregaron United School Board was held on Fri- day evenig, presided over by Mr E. C. Evans. chairman. The Attendance Officer presented a list of absentees from Castell Flemish School which contained the names of two offenders only. It was stated that one of the children had been ill during the month and that other unavoidable circumstances justified his being kept at home for some days. The other case had been reported at he previous Board meet- ing when the Clerk was directed to communi- cate with the Clerk of the blaenpennal Board in whose district the girl resided. The Clerk said he had complied with the instructions given him. but had received no reply so far. —It was unanimously resolved that the grants of L2 each awarded by the Education Depart- ment to three pupil teachers in the service of the Board to bo handed over to them. It was resolved that a new stove be provided for the Castell Flemish School, the old one being pro- nounced out of repairs, the mending of which woule. cost nearly as much as a new one. Blaencaron Eisteddofd. The BlaencaroD anual eisteddfod was held this year on Fri- day evening, the 26th February, and proved very successful. The Llaingam C.M. Chapel was literally crowded by an appreciative audi- ence and the competitors were numerous and of great merit. The meeting was presided over by the Rev. Morgan Evans, Tregaron, while Mr T. Jones, Post Office, actec, as con- ductor and succeeded in keeping the congrega- tion under good control by his usual humorous manor. The adjudicators were:—Fusic, Mr M. De Lloyd, Aberystwyth; prose and poetry, the Rev. John Owen, blaenpennal; miscellan- eous, Mr Evan Lewis, Llanio Mill, and Miss Jones, Chapel House, Tregaron. Miss Jones, Post Office, proved a most efficient accompan- ist. Messrs Daniel Morgan, Pantycraf, and Daniel Jones Glanyrafon, were treasurer and secretary of the local committee and deserve much praise for the successful issue of the meeting. The following awards were made by the various adjudicatorsSolo for boys under fourteen, 0 Na Bawn Fel yr Iesu," Johnny Davies, Caetydur, Blaencaron. Broom (ys- gubell), Tom George, Tynewydd, Gartheli. Ladie, David Davies, Pencefn, Sunny Hill. Solo for girls under fourteen" Fendigedig Iesu," divided between Katies Thomas, Brenig terrace. and Katie J. Davies Caetvdur. Pair of homespun gloves, 1. Mrs Jones, Bryn- C\i *aencaron Mrs Davies, Islryn, ditto- Alto solo, "Gyda r Iesu," Miss Nancy Rees, Glangro, Tregaron. Pren Uvmru, S. George, lynewytid. Tenor solo, Gwlad v Delvn." m. Ishniael, DolfawV House, iregaron. Coes rhaw, Sam Griffiths Tynrhos. Coes pladur, Sam George, Tynewydd. Coes solo, -Tan yr Y wen," Miss Jones, Pontrhvd- fendigaid. Answering test questions from Epistle to the Romans, Lewis Evans, Nanty- lies. Baritone solo, "Can y Nlai-elio, Evaii Davies, Caetydur. Recitation," Pleserfad Y Niagara" (open to all ages). W. D. George, Emporium, Tregaron. Quartette. "Sefyil ar y Iiothviy P. VV Rees, National School and party. Handspun cravat, 1. Miss Williams, Pontargamddwr, Berth 2, Jenie Evans Cyr- tau, laencaron. Solo for adults over' nttv, .P1.nen Gwalia Stores Tregaron. Penillion, Unigedd y Mynydd," J. Wiliams, 1 fosyrodyn, Blaenpennal. Answering test questions from the Acts of the Apostles. Evan Davies, CaetyciUr. The open solo drew forth eight competitors, and after an excellent competeition the prize was awarded to Miss Jones Pontrhydfendigaid. who sang Yr Hen Gerddor with marvellous effect. Duett "Dring Dxing i Fyny," Miss Jones and Charles Barker, Ponrhydfendigaid. Dialogue, E. VViliams, Pontargamddwr, and Mis Marv Davies. E'sgermaen, Berth. Octette If Galwadau," P. W Rees, Tregaron, anc party- Love letter, -Blodwen Jones," whose proper name did not transpire.

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4ftarket pieporla. CORN AVERAGES. For the week ending February 27th, 1904. [ne following are the quantities sold and the prices this year and last year:- YOAHTITIJSS SOLD. PBICJKM. This year Last year This year Last year Qrs bu^. Qrs bus. Wheat. 40.339 4. 61,460 3.27s 101.26s 3d Harley. 49.934 0. 57,702 0 ..22., 4<1 -.23-1 2d Oats 34,217 0. 33,641 5.16s 3 1 17a Id ABERYSTWYTH, Monday.—Wheat, 5s 6d to 6:1 Od per 65 lbs; barley, 4* 3d to 4s 6d per 56 The oats (white), 33 3) to 3s 6d per 45 lbs; black, 39 to 3a 3d per busnel eggs, 9j to 9s 0 1 per 100 butter (salt) lid to la per tb fresh, 12d to Is Od per lb fowls, 3« 61 to 4" 0 per couple chickens, to 4t duck. 01 to O. Od geese, CO to 00s per co ;iie 'I,'kev., OOi to OOzi per couple; potatoes, 5 C! i to 0i 0 I per c-vt »o>»,03 0J to 0s Od per lb. OSWKSTRY CORN MARKET, Wednesday, Febi u tiy 24th.—Th« hllulUg were the priefs New whii* wheat, 4s 0J to 4a 2d per 75 lbs red ditto, 4i 01 to 4s 2d per 75 ios old o its, 16s 0 1 to ]7s Od per 200 Ibs; new ditto, 10s 6d to 13* 61; umittLg barley, 15s Od to 18s per 280 lb-i grinding barley, 12 Od to 135 Od.

CAMBRIAN RAILWAYS.—Approximate return of traffic receipts for the weekending February 28th, traffic receipts for the weekending February 28th, 1904 Miles opun, *280. Passengers, parcels, horses, carriages, dogs, and mails, 1:2 463 mer- chandise, minerals, and live stcck, £2,8:32; total for the week, 95,295 aggregate from commence- ment of half-year 1:41,461. Actul traffic reco-ipls tor the corrcsponding week last year. Miles open, 250. Passengers, pircels, horses, carriages, dogs, and mails, £2,443; merchandise, mineral-, and live stock, 92,712 total for the week, 1:5,155 aggregate from commencement of halt-year, 140,459. Increase for the week Pas- sengers, parcels, horses, dogs, & maita, £ 20 mer- chandise, minerals, and live stock, £ 120 total for the week, £ 140. Aggregate in- crease Passengers, parcels, horses, carnages, etc., £ 585; merchandise, minerals, and live stock, £ 417 aggregate from commencement of half- year, £ 1002. 'Includes 23!l miles of Light Railways worked by the Company.

Mr. Leonard Darlington, B.A. (Oxon), a brother of Mr. T. Darlington, H.M. Inspector of Schools, and Mr. Harold Lone;, B.Sc. (Edill.) have been appointed assistant masters at Abergele County School. Metals, Lead firm—soft foreign prompt sold at £ 11 18s. 9d., March Lil 17s. 6d., and April- May J311 16s. 3d. English, L12 2s. 6d. to L12 5s. Spelter firm—G.O.b.'s, £ 22 2s. 6d. spe- cial brands, £ 22 7s. 6d. I Owing to considerations of health, Mr A. J. ICollin, the engineer of the Cambrian Railways Company, has felt it necessary to resign his position which he has held since 1897, when he sncceeded the late Mr George Owen. Mr Osmond Williams, M.P., the member for Merioneth, was the principal speaker at a I meeting of the Liverpool Cymru Fydd Society on Monday night, and on Tusedav night ho was the chief guest at a St. David's banquet at Shrewsbury. The living of Bwlch, Oswestry, rendered va- cant by the appointment of the Rev. J. W. Thomas to the vicarage of Holywell, has been offered by the Bishop of St. Asaph to the Rev. J. J. Jones B.A., curate of Llanrwst, who has accepted the offer. Mr. Jones has served the curacies of iBrymbo, Denbigh, and Llan- rwst. Cambrian Railways Company's Projects. The Committee of Selection in the House of Lords have nominated the following Peers as the Committee to consider the Cambrian Rail- ways Bill:—The Duke of Bedford (chairman), Earl Carnwath, the Earl of Harrowby, the Earl of Verulam, and Viscount Colville of Cul- ross. The first sitting of the committee to hear counsel and take evidence is fixed for March 8. School of Forestry.—Speaking at Shrews- bury on Saturday, Lord Onslow, president of the Bo-:trd of Agriculture, impressed the im- portance of afforestation and said he was going to start two schools of forestry. One of these would be in Wales and the Earl of Powis had offered to place land at his disposal for the pur- pose. These schools would be used for the training of woodmen and instruction would also be given to young men desirous of becom- ing land agents. He had, further, appointed a committee to consider the better cultivation ¡ of fruit trees in England. By the appoint- ment of correspondents in all parts of the country he hoped to get into closer touch with agriculturists.

HUNTING APPOINTMENTS. THE NEUADDFAWR FOXHOUNDS WILL MKKT Monday, March 7th Gwar^oed-Ucha 1030. Friday, March 11th Tregrojs 10-30 MR. T. P. LEWES' FOXHOUNDS WILL MEET Saturday, Maich 12th Llanon 11. PLAS MACHYNLLETH HARRIERS WILL MEET Tut,aday, March S,h 1 30 Brynely-o 1030 Thursday, March 10th Talywern 10.30 Saturday, March 12th Pantperthoiz 10.30 THE PLAS MACHYNLLETH HOUNDS WILL MEET Monday. March 7th Brynllwyiwyn 10. Friday, March lltli P'a* Llwyn Owen, 1030 [Llanbrynmair

BRONCHITIS AND ASTHMA. SUFFERED SIX YEARS. CURED BY VENO'S LIGHTNING COUGH. CURE. Mrs. MARTIN HILL, The Hem, Shifnal Salop, writes I have had what the doctor called bronchial asthma, and he said I would never be cured, but thanks t) God nd Vena's Lightning Cough Cure I am better now than I have been for six years. I can lie dov n and have a good night's rest, which "eems a God- send to nie. I had tried everything that people told me of but nothing did me a hit of good. During the winter I had tJ sit in a chair for months at a tiitio because of the shortness of breath. All that has gone now and I am looking very well. VENO'S LIGHTNING COUGH CURE is the purest, safest, and most efficient remedy procurable for coughs,colds, chronic branchitis, asthma, catarrh, weak lungs and children's coughs. Price 9^d., Is. IAI. and 2s. 9d., at chemists and drug stores.

MjANRRYNMAIR County Council Election.—An enthusiastic and well attended meeting in support of the candidature of Mr. Daniel Howell (L.) was held at the Village School on Tuesday night. The Rev. Samuel Roberts, who presided, gave a stirring address on the importance of Non- conformists to be true to their principles. A resolution approving the County Council no rate-aid policy was adopted on the motion of Mr. W. P. Williams, seconded by Mr. R. Mor- ris. A vote of thanks for past services and of confidence for the future in Mr. Howell was passed unanimously on the motion of Mr E. M. Jones, seconded by Mr. Rufus Owen. The foregoing resolutions were also supported by the Rev. J. T. Jones, B.A., Messrs. G. H. Peate. D J. Owen, and the Chairman.—Mr. Howell also addressed the meeting, reviewing his services on the County Council for the seven years he has represented the parish and thanked the meeting for their future confi- dence. He was loudly applauded on resuming his seat. The Conservative candidate is Mr. Edward Jones, Clegynddwr, the polling taking place at the Village School on Saturday next. Mr. D. Evans, deputy returning officer, nt- tended at the National School, Cemmaos, on Saturday to hear objections against nomina- tions in the Cemmaes and Llanbrynmair divi- sions. Mr. Bleasdale, Conservative registra- tion agent attended with Mr. Edward ones. There was no withdrawal and the nominations stand valid. The Conservatives only intend attacking nine seats in the county and if they win five as well as hold their own they will have a majority on the Council.

OSWESTRY POULTRY AND BUTTER MARKET, Wednesday, Ft-b. 24th.-Qu()ttinns Butter, Is 2 I to l* 3d t>e. lb t'ggs, 11 to 12 tor Is bet f, 7d to 9d mutton, 7d to 9 i vt-al, 71 to lOd p"rk, ifll t i Sd lamb, 8d to I per lb j carrots, Id to l^d p^r hutud- cabbages,'Id to 2d a piece walnuts, S to 9 per 100 waterjrf s. Id per bunch lettuce, id per bunch ooioos, Id per buuch; 'rabbits, 1» 6 '■ to 2s per couple hens, 3"1 per couple; ton Js, 4s Od to 5 per couple ducks, 5s to 6,3 per couple; pheasams, 5s 6d per brace partridges 2s 6d to 3s Od per brace potatoe-I Is to 1, Id Fir score cucnlllber. Od to Oti apples, 3s 6d to 5s per 100 pears. 3(1 ti) 4fl p,.r lb Engiisn tomatoes, 7d to 8d per lb plums, 0d toOd; bao -uias, lOd per duzt'i Brussels spi outs, 4-.1 p rj quart clery, Id to 3d per st'ck red cabbage, ^d to Id each grapes, 4d to 6d per 'b pusley. thyme, mint, sage, Id per bunch parsuips, Id per buudle carrots, ld per bundle. CARMARTHEN BUTTER, Saturday. The m.k of butter in our neighbourhood is on the increase. There were a good number of c,,k butters o-i offer, aud di posed of at from Is Od to Ii lici pzr lb. Quality good. CARMARTHEN CHEESE, S,iturday.-Very few dairies on c-fler and demand slow, but last week's price was fully maintained, via 35a to 37.4 per cwt. BIRMINGHAM CATTLE, Tu-sday. — Short supplies and trade quiet. Best. IL refords, 6.J; i to 0d shorthorns, 0,1 to 01 bulls and c'w, 4 1 to 5-ld calve3. 6d to 8^1 wether sheep, 8' to 9 I 4 eWp.8 and rmB. 5,1 to 6^ I lamb?, 0d to Il.t 2 per lb. Bacon pigs 0s 0i to Si Od siii.11 porkets, 93 0d to 9s 0d sows, 6* 0 i to 0s per score. LONDON CATTLE, -Nlor,,(ixy. -Beast supply, compared with Mouday last snowed a decrease of 200. Trade slow, nevertheless late rates were well maiutai ed, and in a few cases a slight ad- vance ill value was made. Fat butchering ows and bulls were in larger supply and met firmer trade day's rates as follows :-90.it Devoi)s,4i 4d; 90st polled Norfolks, 4-i 3 1 to 4s 41; 95st plain do 43 to 7s 2d lOO^t Lincoln shorthorns, 3i lOd he 4s 95st Irish, 3a lOJ to 4« 90st fat cows, 3.; 41 to 3" 6d per Slh. Arrivals, 24 Irish, 702 i,wc,rfo)k, Scffolk, tiil Essex, 3C4 Midland, Home, and Western Counties, 30 Devour. Au increase of 1,360 penned in th(- sheep market compared with Monday last. Trade all round for wether sheep rather slow with downward tendency. Ttiere being a scarcity of really good quality s,iall bre,ds and so few Scotch offered, trade h 110" worth re- cording, the seasou for thHbtJ being nearly finished. Lambs met very little deoriind owing to the colder weather. Quota'ious -Beass, 2 4d to 4s 4d sheep, 4s t'J 5:1 10J, lamhs. 4" 2d to 6s per 81b. Total supply—Beasts, 1,960 sheep ai d lamus, 10,220. LIVERPOOL CATTLE. Monday—Cattle, 960 ahu-p, 3 960 Best beiists, 65; 1 to 65 i second, 5g t; 6:lrl third, 4 1 to 53: b-at Scorch shet p. 1 4 4 S'i i other sorts, 6^ I to 8^d. An incr^sc of 50 cattle and a ciecivase of 397 .she-p. I>em inii fair lor cattle and slow fur sheep at about lace rates. LONDON CORN, Monday.—Market strong. Wheat Is to Is 61 dearer on the week English whiic quoted at 30< 61 to 33; red, 30s 0d to 34s p-r qr f-,ivigo and American do 3d to 6d deartr on the wek; country flour 61 and town aud Americau uo 3d. Grinding barley un. changed malting do 6d dearer on the week Biitiph oats, 3d and Russian do occasionally 3d. Maizd, beans au-i peas unchanged Lentils steady. Arrivals :—English Wheat, 1.169 qrs barley, 1,606 qrs oats, 6,084 qrs malt., 18 594 qrs beuis, 502 qrs peas, 87 (irs fl ur, 21,071 sacks. Foi,ign Whett, 73,985 qrs barley, 34,656 qr« oats. 105,106 qrs roiliz-, 49.674 qrs beans, 628 qrs; peas, 3,678 qrs flour. 88,558 sacks. LONDON DEAD MEAT, Monday. — Fair supplies and a slow trade. Prices ;— Eugiish b-W, 3::1 4 1 to 3s 8d Scotch sides, 3- 8d to 3s lOd shorts, 4- 0d to 4J 4d D-ptford and Liverpool Uil ed, S^Sd-to 3* 6d refrigerated tiini'quariers, best, 3s 81 to 3 10d ditto lIeconds. 2i 4d to 3a 0d infecor, 2, 4(1 to 2s 8d. Mutton—Scotch wetlier^, 4- 61 to 4J lOd do very small choice, 5-t 0d to 5s 4d diito ewes, 3s 4d to 3s S. English wethers, 4- 4d to 4s 10J do ewes, 3i 4d to 3. 8 1 foreign, ,5s lOd to 4- I d English lamb, 0s Od to 0s Od veal, 3s 0'1 to 5s 01 English pork, 3s 2d to 3s 10d Dutch, do. 3, Od to 3i 8 1 per 81b. OoKK BUTTriK, Alooday.-Ot-,iiiiary-FirAt-, 100* seconds, 90s thirds, 73s. Choice boxes, 00s. It, iiiat-ket, 30. Fresh-A, 00s B., 00ti. BRADFORD WOOL, Monday. Though the I market was quite fli rr, aDd those who were iorced to buy wool and tops had to pay fully late rates, there was a geueral dispositiou to await course of I events at Coleman-strfcet next week. English wool ren ains very stiff Mohair is neLI, ct-d, but there is nc anxiety to Bell, and va.lu.s remain I steadv. The piece trade is kepi iu sinail uimen- sious by the high prices. LONDON POTATOES, Monday.-Shorter sup plies and trade slow at the following prices Junbar maincrops, 125s to 140s dr, up-to-date, 125s to 130s maiucropi, 000< to 000s Uwolo up to-datet-, 100s 10 110s b acklands, 95s to OOOi per ton; G^rnan, 3" 6d to 4s 6d French aud Belg-ums, 3s 9d to 4i Od per bag. LONDON PROVISIONS, Nlon(lay. MS-rs oamuel Page and Son report Butter steady —Dutch, 0001 to OOOs; Russian, SS-i to 98s Danish and £ >«edis'n, 116s to 119s Frerch, 98s to 112s Australian, 00- to 00-i NrW Zealand, 00s to 00s. Bacoii (iuli-Irish, 42. to 44s Canadian, 42s to 50s. H,vns ii,,changed. Ch-t e, remains dull-Canadian, 48 to 50s New Zmland, 478 to 48i. Eges-drin, but quotations uialteri-d. GRIMSBY FISH, Tues(lay.-Fair supply 35 vesstls good demand. Soles, Is Sd to 0s Od turbot, 0s 6d to Is 0d brills, 81 to 09d per Ib plaice, 5s 9d to O. Od lemnn soles, 911 Od to Oli Od: dead whitings, 3s Od to Os 04; whitches, Si Od to Os Od liv., halibut, lis 61 to 00s 0d de.v, do., 00s 0d to 9s Od per stone live ling, 7s 0 to Os Od dead do 4s; live cod, 6" dead do., 4sto Od live skate, 7s 6d to 0s dead do., 43 t > 0s each live coalfish, 26;; to 00s dead do., OOi to 24s per score kit haddocks, 18s ti 00s gihhed, 36" to 00" live, 408 toOOs live dabs, 30s to 00s per kit.