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PENNANT, ABKRRTH El steddfoul.-[,"ridi. last dawned inauspi- ciously. The wind blew, snow and rain fell copiously. The chances of the eisteddfod that day looked far from encouraging. However the weather improved slightly towards noon, and, in spite of all. the first meeting at two o'clock was very well patronised. The com- mittee have been for some years very success- ful in promoting an annual eisteddfod of high order, and the inclemency of the weather after all was but a blessing in disguise." Had the weather been fine the Pennant Chapel would have been found inadequate to accom- modate the people, for as it was the building was packed to its utmost capacity. The suc- cess of these meetings is due to the indefati- gable efforts of the chairman of the committee, Mr. William Evans, Garnfoel, and of the secre- tary, Mr. W. Hughes. In the unavoidable absence of the appointed chairman, Mr. J. Hugh Jones, Aberayron, owing to illness, Mr. Jones, Tirbach, Cilcennin, ably presided over both meetings. The conductor for the day was Mr. J. Davies, Ciliau Park,Board School; and the adjudicators, the Rev. Symlog Mor- gan, Newcastle Emlyn, and Mr. Meirion Davies, Dolgelley. The afternoon meeting was mostly given up to juvenile competitions and the awards thereat were as follows :-Solo (boys under twelve), Gawn ni gwrdd tu draw i'r afon," 1. Willie Evans. Aberarth; 2, Evan Jones, Pennant modulator test, 1. M. D. Morgan, Cilcennin 2, Blanche Davies, Aber- arth; recitation (under ten), Chwipio'r Ton," D. Lambert Jenkins, Llanon; 2, W. D. Wil- liams, Wernllaeth; 3, W. Jones, Penlon; 4, Jennie Jones, Penlon trio Telynau'r Plant," 1, Willie Davies, Rosie Jones, and Florrie Jones, Llanon; 2, E. J. Evans, M. Darlington, and C. Darlington, Pennant; solo (under ten), 1, J. J. Thomas Llanrhystyd; 2 Olive Evans, Llanon; 3, T. Thomas, Llanrhystyd, and M. Evans, Garnfoel; recitation (under twelve), Hen wr a hen fuwch," 1, W. Owen Davies, Llanon; 2, Evan Jones. Pennant; solo (under sixteen), Can yr Amddifad." 1. Ellen Clarke, Llanon 2, M. A. Clarke. Llanon eisteddfod song, Y wlad a. garaf fi," by Mr. Meirion Davies solo, over sixty, Esther," Mr. David Davies, Blaenpant, Pennant solo (bovs under sixteen), Dilw'r Jesu," 1, C. Darlington, Pen- nant 2, W. O. Davies, Llanon; recitation (under sixteen), Fy nhad wrth y llvw," 1, Mary Evans, Llanon 2, Rosie Jones, iJanou contralto solo, Brenines y don," Miss Thomas Gwastod, Llanon solo (girls under twelve), "Talodd Iesu'n llawn." 1. Ellen Clarke, Llanon; 2. Cath. Williams, Wernllaeth; trio, Coroni wyt y fiwyddyn," Llangwvryfon Party led by Mr. D. James, Tyhen Each; juvenile choir, Cys.segrwn flaenffrwvth ddy- ddiau'n Hoes." Llanon Choir led by Miss Thomas, Gwastod. An address by the Chair- man brought this meeting to a close. The meeting in the evening was also successful and was throughout occupied by close contests among veterans of long experience. Owing to the great number of competitors trying pre- liminary tests of the solos and recitations were held during the interval between the meetings. The successful competitors during the evening were :-Tenor solo, Hyd fedd hi gar yn gywir." The three who survived the test were Mr. D. Jones. Penuwch Mr. Gordon Rees, Llanarth and Mr. Willie Rees, Llanarth who finally won; verses, Dirgelwch y Daran," Ap Ceredigion: duet (soprano) and alto). Mae'r bvd yn llawn o ganu," Miss Ellis and friend, Llangwyryfon; address." Eli i bob dolur yw Amvnedd," Miss Jones, Gilfachau, Llangwyryfon; octette, "Y Rhosynan," LJfln- arth Party Englyn Gwlawlen (umbrella). Out of the forty received the following by Mr. Gwarnant Williams, Llanbydder, was consi- dered the best:- Wlawlen dlos, un i ddiddosi,—neu nawdd Pan fo'r ncii yn poeri; Ar lun hwyl ar lan yw hi, A llaw dyn yn llyw dani. Eisteddfod song, Y Milwr Clwyfedig," by Mr. Meirion Davies. The climax of nlerit was reached in the recitation for the adults, and in delivering his adjudications Symlog told the competitors who had appeareel on the stage to leave off competing at local eistedd- fodau and to go in straight for the national. The two selected to recite Y Llofrudd Coll- farnedig, "were Mr .Thomas, Blaenhirbant, Cwrtnewydd, and Mr. E. Evans, Pengar, Llan- gwyryfon. The prize was won by a little, yes" a very little" by the latter. The ladies selected to recite Y Pentewyn." were Miss P. Jones,Bronant, and Miss Thomas, Blaenhirbant. Cwrtnewydd. The prize was awarded to the latter, but Miss Jones got a consolation prize," made up of 10s. given bv Dr. Lewis, LJnnon and a sum added to bv "Symlog," Male Voice Party, Meibion i Dewrion Gwalia," Bwlchyllan Party led by Mr. D1. Jones, Sarnau. Es-s,.i-- Arguments for nnd against decreasing the number of public houses as a means to make one country more sober," Mr. J. Davies, Cwmcafan, and Mr. Rees, Glasgow House, Aberavron. equal. Soprano solo, Rwy'n Myn'd," Miss Williams, I Rhydyfudr, Bronant; baritone solo. 0 dan yr eira gwyn,' 'Mr. Smith, Llangeitho; quar- tette, Sleep Gentle Lady," Llangwyryfon Party, led by Mr. D. James; chicf choral, oj Enaideu, mae dyfroedd Oerion (Isalaw.) Three choirs competed, Llangwyryfon, Bwlchy- lian. and Aberayron. The contest rested be- tween the last two, of which Abcrayron, led by Mr. C. Rees, won by a trifle.

Li> ,Ai\GKANOG Parish Meeting.—On the evening of the 2kd February, a meeting of the ratepayers or the parish was held at the Puntgarreg Seil" I room. The Chairman of the Parish Council, :\1r. Henry Lloyd, Cwrtnewydd, occupied the chair. The first business dealt with was tti- election of a member for the County Council Mr Henry LloyJ. Cwrtnewydd, occupied the clnir. The first business dealt with was the election of a member for the County Council. The present member was called upon to ad- dress the meeting which he did very briefly, giving an account of the work done and in hand by that body. He also touched upon the expenditure, intimating that he did not 1-nmv of any means to check the rapid up- ward course of it. If they had confidence m him as their member, and if that confidence was renewed by electing him for the fourth term, he would do all he could to keep the spending tendency of the Council withm rea- sonable bounds. Those present, were asked to express their opinions freely. Everyone pie- sent seemed to be satisfied that Mr. Emails had done all that could be expected of him, and a declaration of confidence in him was unanimously passed. The next business was the District Council election. The two sit- ting members were present and were called upon to give an account of their stewardship. Mr Joshua Griffiths, Gwndwn, was tne first to respond, followed by -N-cr. John Jones, Bwlchclawdd. The latter, as usual, gave his account in a humourous way. Being asked if they were willing to serve the parish for an- other period the answer was in the affirmative. Being asked if they would stand a poll, their answer was "no." The matter was submitted to the meeting, and as far as the meeting went they were both elected for three years.—The next matter was the paving of the spaces where fairs are held at Adpar. The meeting being essentially a farmers' meeting, this matter was fully gone into. The possibility, after the expense was incurred, of the Board of Agriculture not approving, is a matter to be considered. In that event, the money would have been spent in improving private property. There is another aspect to the question. Is it net very possible that the trade has had something to do with urging the matter oil ? It is generally felt that farmers f"om Llan- granog and Pembryn would be foolish, to con- tribute towards the work while the proper site is only a few hundred yards on the other side of the river and within a very short distance from the Railway Station. The meeting, however, appointed the two district council- lors to go rund to collect, each farmer being expected to contribute according to the scale of his rateable value. The last matter brought before the meeting was a suggestion that a testimonial be subscribed for and to be pre- sented to Mr. David Jenkins, Tredwr, who has for the last thirty years done excellent ser- vice as a nonqualified veterinary surgeon in the neighbourhood. The matter was warmly taken up and it was hoped that a substantial sum will be forthcoming. Capel Wig.—For some years past it has been felt by the congregation of the Capel Mig, that it is time the old building should be modernized by clearing out the interior en- tirely. But this feeling has not been quite unanimous and lately the matter has been brought to an election test. Papers were dis- tributed to the members on which they were to answer three questions: (1) If they desire the place to be left as it is for the present (2), if they are in favour of having the chanel repainted and repaired; (3). if they are in fa- vour of the large plan to be carried out now. The second is estimated to cost £ 150 the third £ 800. On Sunday, the 2lst, the papers were collected and on the following Monday night thev were counted. For the first there were tweiity-four votes; for the 2nd, eighty-one; and for the third, 107. As the trust deed re- quires, in making such a complete alteration. two-thirds of the votes in favour, a second election will have to be held. As an outsider one would advise the congregation to adopt the second plan. It has been one of the finest chapels in Cardiganshire and although from fifty-five to sixty years old, it is none the worse. It is still a beautiful structure. The U.D.M.D.—In November last a branch opened here. The fortnightly meetings are held in the (Banevfelin Schoolroom. The last meeting was held on the 25th of February. The President for the year presided, viz., Mrs Parry, Bodwenog. The procedings com- menced bv singing a hymn, reading a chapter in the Bible, and prayer. The names were called by the secretary, Miss Owen. Shop. The minutes of the last meeting were by Miss S. E. Jones, Bwlchclawdd, another secretary. Miss Anne Jenkins. Cranog Cottage, gave an address on temperance and a solo was given by Miss Emma Poulgrain. Miss Bessie Davies. Rock-terrace- read a paper on the Bible speci- mens of temperance advocates, which was fol- lowed by a discussion. A duct was given by the President and her Sister (Miss A. Jenkins). Miss A. Jenkins also gave a reading which was followed by a. solo by Miss M. H. Jones. Clif- ton Hill. The meeting was closed with prayer and by all joining in the Lord's Prayer.

CAMBRIAN RAILWAYS COMPANY. The ordinary general meeting of the Cam- brian Railways Company was held in London this week, Mr. A. C. Humphreys-Owen, M.P., presiding. The directors' report showed that for the last half-year the receipts were £ 191,552, which was a net increase of L8,092 over the corresponding half of 1902. The expenditure was £114;951, a net increase of £ 2,523. The Chairman, in moving the adoption or the report, said that the company might be congratulated upon a fairly satisfactory half- year's working. Considerable improvements in the line had been, and were being, effected, especially in the direction of laying forty miles of line with heavier rails, and in im- proving the accommodation at Towyn. which was becoming a popular resort for volunteer camps. The Welshpool and Llanfair Light Railwav was quite justifying the estimates formed of it. There had been a net increase in the mileage run of nearly 17.000 miles, due chiefly to the light railway. The prospects of the current half-year were hopeful, except for the industrial depression in Lancashire, which might have the effect of reducing the Easter and Whitsun excursion traffic. Mr. Bailey Hawkins seconded. Mr. G. B. Bryan (Harlech) read a state- ment describing some of his journeys on South Wales lines, and suggested a fusion of the Brecon and Merthyr, Neath and Brecon, and Cambrian Companies which shculd be amal- gamated. This would save a. great deal of expenditure, and ensure a better service of trains. Otherwise, he was afraid the car- riages of the Cambrian would run as empty as the pockets of the Cambrian shareholders. The Chairman replied that so far as the Cambrian was concerned they were improving their service in a satisfactory nanner. Anv proposal coming from any of the other lines would be respectfully considered. The report and accounts were then carried. Messrs J. M. Dugdale and C. B. Orme Clarke were re-elected as directors.

CHILDHOOD'S BEST FRIEND. Mr. George Allen, 86, The Street, Neatis- head, Norwich, Norfolk, tells a touching story how his little girl was restored to health after a long period of serious illness:— In the beginning of the year 1901, says Mr. Allen, "when my little girl was two years old she was taken ill. The doctors said she was suffering from Inflammation of the Kidneys. She was very ill and complained of pains in her back and loins, cramps in her limbs, sleep broken and fitful, dark circles around her eyes and shortness of breath. Under the doctor's treatment she seemed to get a little better, but the following year she was again taken ill, and this time worse than ever." We were greatly disappointed1 and did not know what to do until we read of some wonder- ful cures which Dodd's Kidney Pills had done for others. After using one box, our little girl showed wonderful signs of improvement, so we continued the treatment and she im- proved day by day until she was cured Now, I am thankful to say. our dear little girl is well, strong, and happy, and1 the picture of good health. I consider Dodd's Kidney Pills saved my child's life."

CAPEL SION Entertainment.—The second miscellaneous entertainment promoted by the young men of Capel Seion was held at the National School- room on Friday night, the 26th February. The chair was taken by Mr. Hugh Lloyd, Nanteos Cottage. A poetic address was read by Dr. Evans, Wernddu Cottage, solos, duets, etc., were rendered by Messrs. E. W. Morgan, Nan- teos Arms, Tom Griffiths, Brynhyfryd; Tom Roberts, Moriah; R. Jones, Brynsion; D. T. Davies, Ffvnonoer; John Evans. and David Evans, Wernddu Cottage idris Lloyd, Nan- teos Cottage; D. John Jones. John Jones, Rhoslawdden Misses Mary and Margaret Jones, Rhoslawdden Cath. G. Jones. Tyn- coed Lizzie Davies, Capel Sion E. Jane Evans Glyndderwen and C. Jones Jenkins. Build- ings: recitations, reading competition, etc., were taken part in by D. Davies, Penuwch Tom Blackwell, D. John Evans, and Isaac T. Evans. Glyndderwen; John Pugh. Pencefn; and Misses Eleanor Jones. Rhoserchan Each Lizzie Morgans. Buildings; together with sev- eral of the previously mentioned. Some of the school children also took part. The Hey. R. H. Edwards adjudicated in the competitive parts. Notwithstanding the inclement wea- ther there was a good attendance, especially of children. A small charge for admittance was made. The meeting lasted over two hours and was interesting throughout. It was brought to a close after votes of thanks were passed by singing Hen wlad fy Nhadau."

DIHEWID Dyeing Lectures.—A course of lectures with illustrations on practical dyeing together with some scientific recipes for wool washing, bleach- ing, cloth finishing, etc., were given at the Reading Room Dihewid, on February 17, 19, 22, and 23, by Mr. E. J. Wilkinson, U.C.W., Aberystwyth. There were large attendances several coming from a distance. Mr. Walter Da vies, C.C., Pontmarchog presided. Among those present were Messrs. John Davies, Cwm- cyfan, secretary; E. T. Davies. Yelindre Aber- arth D. Jenkins, Cwm C. Hughes, Shop W. Rees. C.M. D. Davies, Aberarth; E. R. Evans Penycae; J. Thomas, Cilcennin; D. Pricc. Per: bryn Mrs. Davies, Pennant; Mrs and Miss Davies, PantrhaAvfach and Mrs Evans, PantgAA-rail. A vote of thanks pro- posed to the Lecturer by Mr. Evan Hughes and supporteel by Mr. W. Rees, was acknow- ledged by Mr. Wilkinson, who, in the course of his remarks, said that he intended leaving shortly to take up an important position under an English firm. He hoped that the work done by him during the past three years would be continued by his successor. the progress made in textile manufacturing was indeed very satisfactory, not only in Cardiganshire but also in the other counties he had visited. The Chairman and Secretary also received henrtv A-otes of thanks for theii- ii-ork. Mr. Wilkinson is a native of Leeds and has been connected with Abervstwyth College for nearly three years. During that time he has paid a visit to almost all the AVOOI mills in different parts of mid-Wales and has given practical exhibition of dyeing, etc., at several of the large mills. His departure will be regretted by many Avho take an interest in wool dyeing. v

parliament. .r HOUSE OF COMMONS (Monday.) DISARMAMENT PROPOSALS'. Mr Herbert Roberts (R., Denbigh, W.) called attention to the continual increase in naval expenditure, and as an amendment moved- That in view of the heavy buraens placed upon the people of the country by this in- creasing expenditure and in the interests of international peace, the House of Commons is of opinion that his Majesty's Government should enter into communication with the great naval powers in order to ascertain whether they Avil be prepared to diminish their programmes of shipbuilding and to ad- just upon some permanent basis their rela- tive naval strength. He urged that it was for this country to take the initiative. Mr Buchanan (R., Perthshire, E.), in sec- onding, urged that we had exceeded the ideal of a two-power standard, and that in the mater of first-class cruisers we were equal to the whole Avorla1. Mr Arnold-Forster said that we had already made a proposal to the Continental Govern- ments in the most public way possible. Lord Goschen, when first Lord of the Admiralty, ma-de the proposal. He (Mr Arnold-Forster), in a less important position, had since repeated it, and he now again, in the most formal man- ner, reiterated the offer that his Majesty's Government was prepared to consider the pro- posal of any foreign Government for a reduc- tion of naval armaments. (Cheers.) Our former proposals had been discussed, in the press and parliaments of other countries and lie confessed he thought we had in this ques- tion done enough. Our naval strength was to us a vital necessity, but there was not a single other country in Europe which could not abolish its fleet to-morrow so far as any danger of invasion was concerned. Mr E. Robertson (R., Dundee), said that money would be raised under the Naval Works Act and on the Civil Service votes for naval purposes which would bring our naval expendi- ture up to C42,300,000 and that was assuming there Avould1 be no supplementary estimates. (Hear, hear.) The majority against the amendment was fifty-two.

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LOVE DAY, REGISTERED PLríM HER AND GENERAL DECORATOR. Moderate Charg'-s. Estimates Five. j Work Guarantied. Immediate attention to all Order*. 17, QUEEN STREET.! ABERYSTWYTH. CO U GH -LNI I X'f Uli,E,. TRY HOBEHT ELLIS' » COUGH MIXTURE AND CREST TONIC, iftusU. ABERYSTWYTH. MR CHARLES PANCHEN, [ ORGANIST & CHOIRMASTER ST. MICHAEL'S PARISH CHURCH, ABERYSTWYTH, Hon. Local Examiner (Scholarships), R.C.M., RECEIVES PUPILS FOR SINGING, ORGAN, PIANOFORTE, FLUTE, AND HARMONY, At 7, North-parade, Ab-vypt%vytn Private Ad- dress 3, Plas Iorwer h, Caradoc-roa-1. Next Term" begins Monday, January 4th, 1904. -u n&I 1UL- PORTMADOC. BARMOUTH, & FESTINIOG. MR. J. CRAS. MCLEAN I A. R.C.O., Member of the Incorporated Society of -Nluf iciane. LESSONS IN PIANOFORTE AND ORGAN PLAYING SINGING, AND THEORY OF MUSIC. Barmouth visited ou Tuesdays. I Pwllheli Wednesdays. Blaenau Feetiniog" Saturdays. Lessons may be ccmmenced at any time. Terms on application. Address—6, BANK PLACE PORTMADOC. GFoucatioir. HIGH SCHOOL FOR GIRLS, VICTORIA HOUSE, VICTORIA (MARINE) TERRACE ABERYSTWYTH. SEPARATE KINDERGARTEN. PRINCIPAL MISS KATE B LLOYD, Certificated Mistress, Assisted by a Staff of highly-quuditied Residcol Governesses. REFERENCES— Thos. Jones, Esq., B,A.. H M, inspector of School. LItLrielly The Rev. 0. Evans, D.D., King's Cross, London. E. H Short, Esq, H.M. Inspector, Aberystwytb Prim. sJRoberts, M.A., U.C. W. Priucipal Prys, M.A., Treveccj* College Dr Scholle, Aberdeen University. Rev. T. A. Penry, Aberystwyth. Pupils prepared for the London and Wel»i. Matriculations, Oxford and Cambridge Local Examinations, &c. For Terms, ftc., apply PRINCIPAL HIGH bOHOOL FOR GIRLS, BOARDING & DAY SCHOOL 14 and 15, SOUTH MARINE TERRACE ABERYSTWYTH, PRINCIPAL MISS MARLES-THOMAS Pupils have very successfully passed variout public examinations. The course of work is specially arranged with a view to preparation for the University Col- lege, where sciiolarships have already been ob- tained. Great attention is paid to physical Educa- tion. GYMNASIUM AND SWEDISH DRILL. MORFA NEVIN COLLEGE FOR GIRLS, MORFA-NEVIN-ON-SEA, N. WALES. Principal—Miss FLORENCE HART (Cert). Thorough education. All Accomplishments. Physical training. Magnificent Sea and Moun- tain air. Pupils from Welsh counties—Boarders -30 guineas a year. Day pupils from 1 guinea aterm. Spring term, January 25th. e254 WORKSOP. TO PARENTS AN~L) GUARDIANS. INFORMATION ABOUT SUITABLE SCHOOLS AT HOME AND ABROAD, SENT GRATIS. Select at leisure. State whether Boys' or Girls' School desired. Apply- SECRETARY, CENTRAL EDUCATION AGENCY, e461 WORKSOP. OLDEST ESTABLISHED FIRM I i THE CO UMTY 11. JONES & SONS, COACHBUILDERS, NORTH PARADE AND CAMBRIAN STREET, ABERYSTWYTB. Estimate ven All orders promptlyattended to 1 ( £ bucatum ABERYSTWYTH ——— CAERLEON HOUSE Collegiate School for Girls. ESTABLISHED OVER 50 YEARS. PRINCIPAL MISS RHODES Successor of Miss Trubshaw). anf RC?ent S«ff °f Mastera and resident English and *v,reign Alistnstes. Pupils prepared for London llatricQ.ation Cam f m A&SO(-iated Board of Royal Academy of Mus.c and Royal College of Music. Trinhy College, and other ey^inationt. Y thysical Traiuitig, Hockey, and Tcnn"F. ABERYSiWYTH CO U IN TV SCHOOL (BOYS AND GIRLS). HEADMASTHI DAVID SAMUEL, MA. (Cantab.) SENIOR MISTRESS* I Miss E. M. EWART, M.A. (Vie.), History. V ASSISTANTS Miss S. E. Iiit. Arts (Lond.), „ &C, N, H. THOMAS, M.A. (Oxon), (/a')]e. P. G. FEEK, B.Sc., Sci. tic-. T. O. PIERCE, B.Sc., Science »u(| Math, ma-ics CHARLES ELSDEN Literature *nri Mod.rn Language. J. H. APPLKTON, Crrt. Art, Master, Draivir cr Miss H. HFRTHA JONES IV. W»M- >:■ F««, •M 4 t. i?ur us-t, ot b (;Ls, 2a bi "t,,pils are I)reparfd for the diversities, the rr..fe.MO!IS, aini Cnnmit rcial Life Tht chQol I ,s are xeell(,rit in every Lf are p',a,4aitly eittiated (n a healthy tan,] ire %i iLl-,In (-al,y reach of every part of the town. se i,onl re-,peiis °D Tuesday, Jar'uary 5th 190.t.. .,Arjf/"rLllf,r :<»rmatiYn may be obtained from liftdfriasttr, or fronn nit* a p ,i a JOHN EVANS, 6, PdrlUnd str:et, Aberystwyth CJ^rk. d632 FESTINIOG. -™"1' FESTINIOG COUNTY SCHOOL (DUAL). HHAUMA.sTKR MR FRANK P. DODD, M.A. (Lond.). Late Yioe-Alaster (f New College, Eastbourc ASSISTANTS M R JOHN GRIFFITH, B.Sc. (Lond. Hone.), Senior Science Master. MIPS A. GO UN ALL, B.A. (Lond.). Miss FRANCES E. llTSSETT, MR ROBERT GRIFFITH, C.M. MR J. LLOYD ROBERTS, B.Sc. (Wales). MR. E. T EDMUNDS, B.Sc. (Hons. Wales). COOKKKr An LATNDRY WORK Miss JANE THOMAS. rh«. Premises are handsome and commodious, including Classroom' excellent-equipped Chemical and Physical Laboratories, Science Lecture Room and Preparation Room, Dirk Room, Work Shop, Pupils are prepared for the Universities, the Professions, Civil Service, und Commercial lift. A special course of Technical Education has aiso en provided for pupils intending to enter upcn ab industrial career. The successes dunnc: the year 1902 comprise 37 Central Welsh Board Certificates (15 senior and 22 junior), aud various successes in other public ex- aminations, including the Medical and Law Prelkn- naries Civil Service ani Back Entrance Exarmna- iuns Fees Tuition, El per term Stationery, 2a 3d per term. Entry forms, etc., may be received from the Head Master, or from us, R. 0. JONES AND DAVIES, Solicitors, Blaenau Festiuiog, B.aenau Festimog, Clerks to the Governors Jan. 1st, 19G3. y136 TOWYN. TOWYN COEJNTY SCHOOL, THE School Buildings are large and com- JL modious, are admirably suited for their purpose, and include Headmaster's House, built specially for the accommodation of Boarders the ordinary Class Rooms, Alusic Rf.om, excellently equipped Chemical aud Physical Laboratories Science Lecture Room Workshop, Kitchen, and Laundry. Pupils are prepared for the Universities, the rofessions, and Commercial life. SUCCESSES DURING 1903. London Inter. B.A., I London Inter. B.Sc. 2 Prelim. Scientific, London Matriculation, 4 Hon- ours Cel tifica Central Welsh Board, 7 (i4 dis- tinctions) Senior Certificates, ditto, 10 (18 dis- lh,ctions); Junior Certificates, ditto, 7 (7 dis- tinctions) Board of Education Adv&uoed Certifi- cates, 33 Trinity College, 5 Pii-m&a's Siiort hand, 5 Bank Entrauce, 5. SCHOLARSHIPS, &o Principal's Scholarship of jE40 per unn.m at Aberystwyth College Commercial Tiaveller's Scholarship of £ 20 per annum at AberystwytJ> College; Entrance Sciiciarsnip of £ 30 per iinnuin at Bangor College (bracket, d firs: on the list) Eutrauce Scholarship cf f25 per annum at Bangor College (bracketed third on the list) Entrance Exhibition of jEM Is. per annum at Cardiff College Rendel Exhibitiourof;CIO per annum. Duiing the last five years Scholarships, &e, of the value cf £1,5ö5 have been gained by pupils direct from the School Tuition Fees, £ 5 per anBum. For Prospectus, Boarding Fees, &c, apply Headmaster, or to E. J. EVANS, Towyn, Clerk to the Govvrocn^ Oct BARMOUTH. BARMOUTH COUNTY SCHOOL TCB BOYS AND GIRL.?), HEADMASTER EDMUND D. JONES, LA. (LOND.) SCIENCE MASTHR J. T. MORGAN, B.Sc. (LOND.). SENIOR MISTRESS: MISS C. MORGAN, B.A. (WALES.) ASSISTANT MISTRESS MISS A. M. SAINSBURY Cambridge Teacbere Certificate). TEACHER OF COOKERY: MISS A. DANIEL TEACHER OF MtTSIC MISS F. WILLIAMS. School Fees, jEl iOa per term payable in advance Stationery, 2s. CHIEF SUCCESSES DURING 19C1. The Principal's Scholarship of jE40 per annum and an Exhibition of f.10 per annum at (Jniveraty College of Wales, Aberystwyth the two County Exhibitions of £10 each the two Rendel Exhibi tions (for Merioneth) of flO each one London Matriculation Certificate two Honours Certificates and three Senior Certificates of the Central Wehfa Board. Board. Prospectus, &c., on application from the HKAD MASTER, or from J. LLOYD, Clerk, q482

an'O Jaiuics He: Wouldn't you like to have a vote?" She: "No; I'd rather have a voter." Have you any trouble in meeting your creditors, old chap?" "No difficulty what- ever. Meet 'em everywhere, old boy." No man was ever yet so modest as to believe in her inmost heart that he was getting all the salary he earned. Sympathetic Olc. Lady (to tramp): All, my poor fellow life is full of trials." Tramp "It are, mum. Wot was you tried for?" Wife (who is always ailing): You will bury me dear by the side of my first husband, won t you dear?" Husband: Writh pleasure, my dear." She had called to see him on a matter of business. He is engaged," said the office boy. What of it?" she retorted. "I don't Want to marry him. Here comes the old General with his daughter." So I see—and they say the,. daughter has been through more engagements than her father!" Mr Turmat (in London for the first time): "Look'ee here, Peggy. Here's a restaurant where it sez ye can dine from six till mid- night-six hours o' steady eatin' for half-a- crown. Let's try it." Mrs Krotchett: So you're determined to leave—eh ?" I suppose you H be asking me for a reference?" Brid,,et,: Olt, no, ma'am! Oi won't nade it. The lady Oi'm going to knows you, an' she knows Oi\'c been here for three months.

Jtirom the papers. The estate of the late Mr. Edward Brook, of sewing-cotton fame, has been sworn at £ 2,155,752. Of this huge sum no less than P,170,580 will go to the State for duty. The following is the result of the polling in South Birmingham on Friday :—Lord Morpeth (IT.), 5,299; Mr Hollowell (R.), 2,223, majority, 3,076. A Board of Agriculture order stating that the date on which the order of the board pro- hibiting the holding of cattle markets in New- castle Emlyn and Adpar shall come into opera- tion has been further altered to June 1st. At a meeting of the Glasgow magistrates, it was agreed, in virtue of the powers con- ferred upon them by the new Licensing Act, to close all licensed premises in Glasgow at ten o'clock night, the new regulation to come into force after the April licensing court. A woman has been appointed to the pastor- ate of an Unitarian Church in Leicester. Miss von Petzold was educated in West Prus- sia. took her degre with classical honours at Edinburgh, lan(f has since studied at Manchester College, Oxford, where the Uni- tarian youth are trained for the ministry. The Crowv ns lord of the manor, possesses 26,476 acres of land in Cardiganshire, 35.321 in Merionethshire. 13.071 in Carmarthenshire, 11.266 in Radnorshire. 8,377 in Denbighshire, 8,288 in Carnarvonshire, and 1,306 in Flint- shire. It has also mineral rights in the fol- lowing count i es :-Merion eth, 31,745 aces; Cardigan, 15.572 acres, Radnor, 12,273 acres; Denbigh, 12.038 acres; Carnarvon, 10,986 acres.

-z AN APT REPORT. Mr. Lloyd-George, speaking on Monday night at LJanfvlhn, said Wales was thoroughly stirred. His authority for the Welsh educa- tional authority was the Prime Minister him- self. who condemned the magistrates for carry- ing out the Licensing Law and appealed to them not to carry out the law until the opportunity for amending it came. All they said was that Mr Balfour's principle with regard to publicans should be applied to the. Education Act. Mr Balfour was a Daniel come to judg- ment upon his own Act of Parliament. The Welsh policv was not an illegal conspiracy, but simply Balfourism applied to the Educa- tion Act.

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i (« A N. Trout Fishing.—The trout fishing season m the Tivy opened on Monday last, February 29th. (Borough Auditors.—There being no opposi- tion, Messrs. H. F. Davies. Nythva; and S. G. Adams, St. Mary-street, were elected bor- ough auditors for the ensuing year. Personal.—Mr. R. E. Jones, manager of the National Provincial Bank, Cardigan, is about to be transferred to the management of the Mold Branch. Football.—On Wednesday afternoon a foot- ball match under Association rules was played at Cardigan between the County School and the Town Juniors which ended in a draw— two goals each. The Rosalie."—The detention of the Car- diff steamer Rosalie," by the Russians at Valdivostock. has created some interest here, inasmuch as her second officer is the eldest son of Mr. J. Elias James Devonia, of this town. I Navigation.-It is interesting to note that Mr D. R. Lewis, son of Captain James Lewis, Sincerity House, St. Dogmells, has gained I a. master's certificate on Thursday, February 25th, at Swansea, on his first attempt. Co-Operative Pig Dealing.—One hundred and twenty pigs were sent a way from Cardi- gan on Tuesday, February 23rd, by the Tivv Vale Co-Operative Sock ty. This is a large number and they were s-nt away alive. Cilgerran.—A hotly-contested County Coun- cil election took place in the Cilgerran divi- sion of Pembrokeshire on Wednesday, the par- ties interested being Mr. John Yaugnan Colby, Rhosygilwen (sectarian); and Mr. Jonathan George, farmer, Ffynoncoranau (Progressiv- ist.) A Brand New Biographer.—It is generally understood that the Lev. Myfenvdd Morgan, vicar of St. Dogmell's, who was a personal friend of the late lLv, Chancellor Daniel Silvan Evans. is now working on his bio- graphy, and the public will soon have an op- portunity of purusing a readable and inter- esting life story. Prize Essay.—At the London Eisteddfod, held at the Queen's Hall, on February 18th, the prize for the chief essay The Services of Chancellor Silvan Evans to Welsh Litera- ture," was awarded by Professor J E. 'Lloyd, Bangor College, to the Rev. J. Myfenvdd Morgan, vicar of St. Dogmells. Crymych Monthly Market.Crymych Mar- ket, held on Tuesday, February 23rd, was a comparatively small one. The prices real- ized were as follows:—Fat beasts, from £ 10 to £ 14 10s. two-year-olds, £ 7 to £ 10; sheep, 7d. to Sd. dead weight pigs, 5s. 6d. a score cows and calves, P,9 to .013, though some were sold for £ 14; bulls, Li, l to £ 16. Temperance.—A successful meeting in con- nection with the Blaenanerch and District Temperance Association was held at Bryn- mair Chapel. llbulporth, on Friday evening, February 19th, the Rev. D. Barrett presid- ing. A conference was held at six p.m., and a public meeting at seven p.m., which was well attended, and proved very instructive and in- teresting. Shire Horse Society.—At the 25th annual London show of the Shire Horse Society, held at the Agricultural Hall, on Tuesday, Feb- ruary 23rd. Mr. J. Wynford Phillips, M.P. for Pembrokeshire, got a commended card in the two-year-old class with Seii-borotic,li Chief," and Captain Webley-Parry-Pryse, Noyadd Trefawr, secured highly commended for Scaresdale Rocket," in the section for stallions under sixteen hands two inches, over four and under ten years old. Bible Society's Centenary.—The Committee of the Auxiliary Branch, at a. meeting held en Tuesday night, February 23rd, elecided on celebrating the centenary by making the meeting held on the 29th, whm Dr. Cynddy- lan Jones would be present to address the meeting, for adults; and Sunday afternoon, l March 6th, united meeting for young people would be held when addresses would be deli- vered by ministers of the various churches, to be held at Bethania. Runaway Horse.—On Saturday, February 27th, a horse which was ridden by a servant of Mr. Colby. Rhosygilwen ,became uncontrol- able in Priory-street. It threw the rider, and his foot. becoming entangled in the stirrup he was dragged along the ground for a long dis- tance. When the horse was stopped, how- ever, the surprise was that the man was not injured more than he was. His clothes pre- sented a sorry appearance. Women's Temperance Association.—On Monday evening, February 22nd, at the Tem- perance Hall, a meeting of the Cardigan Tem- perance Union was held, Mrs. Williams, Bryn Gogarth, presiding. The meeting having been opened by reading and prayer, an enter- tainment followed, of which the following was the programme:—Pianoforte solo, Miss Pris- cilla Owen; recitation, the Misses Thomas; song, Miss Olwen Thomas; reading. Mrs. Evan Griffiths; SDng Miss Gwladys Thomas; recitation Mrs. Morgan, Greenfield-row; song Miss Gertie Rees, High-street. The attend anca was good and a pleasant evening spent. Coll i si on. two and three p.iii. on Saturday, February 27th (market day), an Occident, which migh4; have proved serious, occurred opposite Manchester House. The Rev. Thomas Parry, vicar of Cilgerran, ac- companied by Mrs. Parry, was driving to town at a slow speed, a trap belonging to a gentleman residing at Pantsaeson, and driven by his coachman, followed at a fast rate, and ran into Mr. Parry's trap, becoming locked in the wheels, whereby the shafts of Mr. Parry's trap snapped short. Besides damag- ing the trap, no injury was inflicted on the occupants, and this is accountable to a great extent by the fact that Mr. Parry's horse is a very quiet animal. H.M. Cruiser in the Bay.—On Wednesday afternoon, February 24th. H.M. Cruiser "The Spartan," entered the Cardigai Bay for the purpose of embarking a firing class from the Royal Naval Reserve Battery at St. Dogmell's for practice. She arrived about noon and a party of twelve, under Chief Gunnery Inspec- tor Joseph Norris put off, and soon the shores of Cardigan Bay were resounding with the roar of heavy guns. The Captain of the cruiser and Chief Engineer afterwards visited St. Dogmell's Battery for the purpose of examin- ing and testing the guns and gun fittings. The Spartan" is stationed at Holyhead and at intervals visits the various ports to inspect contingents of the Naval Reserve in the prac- tice of modern guns. The practice was wit- nessed from Gwbert and other joints of van- tage by a large number of people. Parish Council and School Board in a Di- leniiiia.-On Monday evening. February 22nd, a parish meeting was held at the Board School- room, Newport, for the purpose of taking into consideration the best way to meet the pre- cept made on the parish by the School Board to cover expenses incurred by the postpone- ment of the appointed day to take over the schools in the county. The Rev. J. G. Morris, chairman of the Parish Council, presided. After a discussion it was resolved to meet the demand without making a special rate as that would do away with extra work by the rate collector, and, until the next rate was made, to borrow the amount from the bank. A collection was made in the room to meet the interest that would have to be paid for the loan Funeral of the Rev. J. L. C'lougher.—Amid every manifestation of sorrow the remains of the late Rev. J. L. Clougher, B.A., rector of Coity, Bridgend, a native of Cardigan, were on Wednesday, February 24th, (aid to rest in Nolton Churchyard, the funeral being one of the largest ever seen in the town, and thoroughly representative. The cortege started from Caevatry. headed by a number of county police. The clergy and ministers came next, followed by the Ogmore Lodge of Free- masons, the (Bridgend Urban District Council, Nolton Bible Class, the public, sidesmen, churchwardens, etc. The coffin was covered with beautiful flowers and a carriage filled with choice wreaths and crosses. The mourn- ers were Mr. Arthur Clougher, J.P. Cardigan, (brother); John Laird and Maria Louise (son and daughter); Miss C'lougher, Cardigan (sister); Mr. T. R. Clougher. -o,.idoii (cousin); Dr. Nelson Jones and Mrs. Jones, Swansea (brother-in-law and sister); Mrs. Morgan Thomas, Mr. Richards, Swansea etc. The coffin was met at the church door by a number of clergy. All the bearers were Freemasons. The special hymns sung were Christ will gather in His Own," and "For all the Saints who from their Labour Rest." The 39th Psalm was also sung. At the close of the ser- vice by tne graveside, tiie members of the Freemasons' Lodge dropped their twigs of acacia upon the coffin, concluding with an impressive rendering of the hymn Bvdd Myrdd o Ryfeddodau." Illegal Fishing -At the Borough Petty Ses- sions on Monday, February 29th, before E. Mathias (mayor), J. C. Roberts, and T. H. Williams, Esqrs., after a lengthy hearing, David Jones. Mill-street, Cardigan, painter, was, on the complaint of David S. Hagstrom, water bailiff under the Tivy Board of Conser- vators. corroborated by Benjamin Jones, water bailiff, convicted and fincd 2s. 6d. and lis. 6d. costs, for fishing with rod and line in the Mwlddau Brook, a tributary to the Tivy, on Wednesday afternoon. February 10th. The evidence was to the effect that defendant was seen by the Water Bailiffs at a distance of about, fifty yards throwing the line three or four times. The rod was a rough one cut from the hedge, with a line attached to it. As soon as defendant saw the water bailiffs, he t broke the rod and took away the line. Thj water bailiffs picked UP what thev thought was a piece of the rod Defendant, who stated that he on his way to gather water- cress, refused to r-irp his name, but was known to the watcr bailifr. One of the- defendant's witnesses admitted, though he said his errand was to fetch water cresses, that they had been at that spot for fully an hour, and had separated from the others after the event; but the defendant and his son maintained that they were all together from first to last. Town Council.—A meeting of the Council was held on Tuesday, the members present being Councillor Mathias (mayor). Aldermen E. Ceredig Evans. B. James, and J. C. Ro- berts; Councillors J. Daniel, J. Evans (auc- tioneer). J. Evans ('builder), S. Young. A. Hnr- per, and T. H. Williams. The election of the two borough auditors, viz., Messrs. H. F. Davies and Sam G. Adams, was completed. Councillor YOllng was also appointed the M ayor's auditor.—With respect to the com- plaint that water percolated into a dwelling- house near Cardigan Bay," St. Dogmells, the Surveyor was requested to investigate the mat- ter and remedy the defect if it devolved on the Coi-poritioii.-As the lamp in David-street, St. Dogmells had been accidentally broken, according to the police report, it was agreed to allow the father of the bey to replace the glass without pz-cseciitioii. application of the Lifeboat Committee to place a barometer in front of the public buildings was granted. Bible Society Centenary.—On Monday even- ing, at the Guildhall, the annual meeting of the Cardigan Auxiliary branch of the above society was held, when an advantage was taken of the presence of Dr. Cynddylan Jones, as deputation from the Parent Society, to cele- brate the centenary of the society. The chair was occupied by Mr. E. Mathias (mayor), sup- ported by the members of the local committee and the deputation. There was a good audi- ence, and the Doctor, in glancing over the great work accomplished by the Society since its formation, was at his best, and the ad- dress was much appreciated by the audience. The meeting was introduced by the Eov. Dr. Moelwyn Hughes, followed by opriate opening remarks from the Chair. Tlil nnual report having been read by Mr. Samuel Owen, secretary, and adopted, the following gentle- men moved, seconded, and supported a num- ber of resolutions and votes of thanks:—Rev. E. Evans, Rev. T. J. Morris, Messrs. J. Daniel, 0. B. Evans. J. C. Roberts. E. C'cridig Evans, L. Evans. D. Morris, and "Philip Sidney. The meeting proved a success, and an extra collection was taken. FATAL ACCIDENT NEAR CENARTii. About four o'clock on Saturday afternoon, a fatal accident occurred to John George, aged thirty-six years, only son of Mrs. George. Pen- wern-fawr, Llandygwydd Parish, farmer. L From what can be gleaned, it appenres that deceased and a friend were returning "ionie from Cardigan Market in a pony trap, the animal being young and untrained. On the jonrnev he had passed and repassed rhe Neuv castle-Emlyn afternoon coach, and did in order to accustom the pony to such occur rences. However, when attempting to pass for the third time at a spot on the ;iighway- near Alltvbwla Farm, which is within bout a quarter of a mile to Cenarth. the hieies collided, and the deceased and his frimel u-ve thrown out of the trap and stunned. The public conveyance proceeded on its way and the pony and trap reached homo without any- one in charge. The servant man observing this, caught the pony, and drove back in the direction of Cardigan until he reached '•pot where the collision had occurred, whera be found the two men unconscious on the road. Deceased died in about half-an-hour, but th" friend, after a while revived. Deceased was a steady and much respected young There are various rumours in circulation as to the cause cf death, which cannot be wfiod until a medical examination of the body is made. One version is that deceased fe'l ott his head, and dislocated his neck. At an inquest, on Monday, a verdict of Ac- cidental Death was returned, no blame be- ing attached to anyone. The evidence of Dr. Powell, Xewcastle-Emlyn, went to show that there were no external marks indicating the cause of death, there being only a scratch on the side of the face, and the conclusion lie came to was that death was caused by hemor- rhage, the result of internal injuries and shock.