The Cambrian News and Merionethshire Standard

TAM .vV UWTTE IS INVALUABLE IN THE DAIRY. It is purely Vegetable Preparation (manufactured by .Englishmen) for giving an even Cowslip Tint to Butter at all Seasons, especially when Cows are Stall Fed on Hay, Cike, or Roots. It mixes with the Butter in the process of Churning, and does away with all need for pressing and strain- ing as when carrots are used. It is free from any Taste which can affect the Butter, and a Teaspoonful will colour from Ten to Twenty Quarts of Cream, according to the season. It will not colour the Buttermilk, and is in use in all large dairies. Sold in Bottles to retail at 6d,, Is.. 2s., 5s., Sg., and U" by all Chemists, Grocers, and Dealers in Dairy Supplie s Also BUTTER POWDER, CHEETE RENNET, and CHEESE COLOURING. To be obtained from all Chemists and Grocers. Wholesale and Samples from Oldfield Pattinson & Co., MANCHESTER. L i lits wr th Save sS £ 25, your wraers ^|3§| to users of Soap jf m m w » YOU USE IT. Y Watson Get sorre m of the Matchless Bp xs^mm money f Cleanser gp THE BEST SOAP FOR ALL PURPOSES. as for household and Laundry. Made from the Purest Materials and has The Largest Sale in the World of One Pound Tablets. ANOTHER GREAT PRIZE COMPETITION. KS 5 20 ?41 9 Prises Value £ ,25,969 FULL PARTICULARS ACCOMPANY EACH PACKET. Send Wrapper'; of Vv'a. son's Match'ess C ..an ser. Watson's Spark.a, o. Watson's Nubollc Soap to the addre-s below— if JOSEPH WATSON & SONS, Ld.Xi^L Leeds$5% oa J? Every competitor in the previous competition received a prize THOUSANDS OF COSTLY AND USEFUL ^ARTIC J-ES =- Midland Gun Co. DEPARTMENT 2. DEMON GUN WORKS, VKSEY STREET, BIRMINGHAM, Guns from 25s to £ 25. FAR KILLING GUNS AT WHOLESALE PRICES.- Double Breechloaders from 2." to £ 10. Hammerless from JE5 to X20. Hammerless Ejectors from zCS to 125 5,000 Guns and Rifles usually in stock ready for immed iate delivery. Send three stamps for a Price List We make every part of a gun in our own works, and sell dir- ect tothe user at one small profit. We send any gun on approval, pay carriage both ways if not satisfactory, and return cash in full. We take any second-hand gun, cential or pin-fire, breech or muzzle-loading in part pay- ment for a new one, or win lJUY any aecouu-uand gun for cash. pppgo- 4.10- r FOR ROOKS, PIGEONS, RABBITS. 15s Single barrel 12 bore breech-loading shot guns, con- verted from rifles and bored by an improved process for long range and great penetration, unequalled for rook, pigeon, rabbit, wildfowl, and all long-distance shooting, price 158 or better quality and improved safety action, price 20s. GUN REPAIRS. Guns by any maker promptly re- paired, very best material and workmanship, at about half dealers' charges. New stocks or new barrels fitted, barrels browned or bored. Guns converted from pin to central fire, and done up as new, at small cost. Exact price given for all repairs if desired before the work is commenced. Guns may be sent from any part of the United Kingdom by parcel post for Is. CARTRIDGES.—" Best of All." The best Smokeless Powder Cartridee ever made, price 7. per 100, or 500 for 33s, 1,000 for 63s. Sudden Death." The best Black Powder Cartridges, 5s per 100 or 47s 6d per 1,000. Lots of 100 and upwards delivered carriage paid to any station in England or Everything in Guns. Rifles, Revolvers. Gun Imple- rnent. ,n,i Cases at WHO L KS A f, F PRICES THE REST T ft A IS I it, i -t Lead Pc ktt, r "LADOI.V5 MAGIC* j, v e -if' ■*#?■' £ .kti *-4* '• >y I 2/0 I and 2/6 per p-rand -.s ALADDIN'S MAGIC TEA RICH, LUSCIOUS FLAVOUR. U Wholesale only of W. WILLIAMS & Co., Tea Merchants, 5, Button Street, Liverpool. hipping. CUNARDILINR ROYAL MAIL STEAMERS LIVERPOOL VIA QUEENSTOWN, TO NEW YORK. Etruria .Sat., Mar. 19 I Campania Sat., April 9 Lucania, Sat., Mar. 26 Etruria .Sat., April 16 Umbria •• Sat., April 21 Aurania Tues, April 19 TO BOSTON hernia. Tueg., Mar. 29 1 Saxonia Tues., April 12 lvernia Tues., April 26 Fares Saloon from X13, Second Cabin from £ 8 10s. Third Class £5158 and jE6, according to steamer. Outfit Free- T.1 per cent. reduction Return Tickets Saloon. per cent. 2nd Cabin. Second and Third Class Passengers forwarded tee via New York to Philadelphia and Boston, and via Boston to New York and Philadelphia. Third ";las8 also forwarded free to Baltimore. The Carpathia and I I Aaraoia "carry only Second and Third Class Passengers. All Third a."s are berthed in two and four-berthed rooms. Fastest ships between Liverpool and New York. Largest and steadiest ships between Liverpool and Boston. Appointments and cuisine unsurpassed. The remarkable steadiness of the "Ivernia" Saxonia," and Carpathia" makes sea sickness practically impossible. Regular line of steamers to Portugal, Mediter- ranean Ports and Harve. Passengers booked through to all parts of America and Canada. Apply to The uuuard Steamship Company, Limited Queenstown and Liverpool or to any Local Agent. GEORGE Ðt. VIS, Bridge Street Aberystwyth R W. JONJS. Barmouth. J. M. HOWXLli, Portland House, Aberayron. R C. EVANS. I"nion House, Doigelley W. H. ROWLANDS, Rhos Pier, Colwyn Bay. j THE STEAMER COUNTESS OF LISBURNE WILL LOAD AT LIVERPOOL, ON MARCH 25th 1904 CAMBRIAN RAILWAYS. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Xl on and from July 1st, 1904, the Return Halves of Ordinary Tickets will be available as under For distances up to and including 20 miles Two Days and from Saturday to Monday. For distances exceeding 20 miles. Six Months. Tourist Ticket* to and from this Company's Stations will in future be available for Six Months instead of Two Mouths as formerly. LIVERPOOL SPRING RACES.—March 24th-26th, 1904. GRAND NATIONAL STEEPLECHASE, MARCH 25th. CHEAP EXCURSIONS will be run to LIVERPOOL. On Wednesday, Feb. 17th, and Tuesday, Feb 2:3rd, March lsf and 8th, 1904, CHEAP EXCURSION TICKETS WILL BE ISSUED TO LONDON (EUSTON). Full particulars from Offices and Stations of the Company. RAMS are now conveyed between Stations on the Cambrian Ra;' 'ways at a charge as for Two Dogs, with a minimum of Two Shilling*- ttich Ram. b74 WEEK-END EXCURSION TICKETS WILL BE ISSUED EVERY FRIDAY AND SATURDAY TO EDINBURGH AND GLASGOW (By the direct route via Whitchurch Crewe, Preston, and Carlisle), Ava labln for Return on the following Sunday (where Train St rvice permits), Monday or Tuesday. ( r particulars of Fares. &c, see Handbills issued the Company. EVERY FRIDAY AND SATURDAY W EgK-END TICKETS are issued from LONDON (L. & N. W. & tt. \V. Stations To MACHYNLLETH,ABER YSTWYTR ABERDOVEY, TOWYN, BAHMOUTH DOLGELLEY, LLANBEDR AND PENSARN, HARLECH, PORTMADOC, CKICCIETH, AND PWLLHELI. Available for return on the followiug Sunday where iraiu service permits), Monday, cr Tuesday. TOURIST TICKETS Are issued from the-Principal Cambrian Stations to all HEALTH RESORTS On the Cambrian Railways also to WATERING-PLACES IN ENGLAND, NORTH WALES, ENGLISH LAKE DISTRICT, NORTH EAST COAST, &c, &c, &c. CHEAP WEEK END EXCURSION TICKETS are issued EVERY FRIDAY AND SATURDAY TO Birmingham, Wolverhampton, Walsall, Peter- borough, Derby, Burton-on-Trent, Stafford, Coventry, Manchester, Preston, Blackburn, Bol- ton, L>eds, Dewsbury, Huddersfield, Liverpool, Birkenhead, Wigan, Warrington, Leicester, tShrewsbury, Bradford, Sheffield, and Northamp- ton. From Machynlleth, Borth, Aberystwyth, Aber- dovey, Towyu, Barmouth, Dolgelley, Harlech, Portmacioc, Per, rh yldeudraeth, Criecieth, and Pwll. heli. fTicketa to Shrewsbury are not issued from Machynlleth. Passeugers return on the Sunday (train service permitting), Monday, or Tuesday following issue of tickets. On Monday, March 21st, 1904, CHEAP EXCURSIONS for 2, 3, 5, and 8 Days, WILL RUN TO LONDON (EUSTON) Full particulars at the Stations and Offices of the Company. EASTER EXCURSIONS, 1904. TO London, Scotland, South Wales, Lancashire, Yorkshire, the Mid- lands, and the Cambrian Coast. Full particulars at the'Stations and Offices of the Company. C. S. DENNISS, Secretary and General Manager. Oswestry, March, 1904. e492 t'LNi. AJtX UOOKLET AND AI.l eA.KLICLi.AJti Aberystwyth-E. J. PIEARS, Terrace-road. Aberayron-J. O. DAVIES, Bridge-street. Aberdovey—R. O. RICHARDS, Cycle Agent. Cardigan-T. M. DANIEL, St. Mary-street. Criccieth-G. P. WILLIAMS, Cycle Azent. Dolgelly-W. JAMES. Arran Bridge. Lampeter-D. J. HONES, Idris Cycle Works, 17, High-Street Portmadrc-J. W. PRITCHARD. Towyn-NORTON HAMAR, Bran House. I u_- i I j ■ W\ /o r r I I I I ¡ Brea,k.ng New LancL 'n"'M'g. „ Cattle Ranching, FREE FARMS OF 160 ACRES. For latest official Maps, Pamphlets and full particulars, gratis, apply to Mr. W. T. R. PRESTON, COMMISSIONER OF EMIGRATION, 11-12, CHARING CROSS, LONDON, S.W., or Mr. H. M. MURRAY, WESTERN MAIL BUILDINGS, CARDIFF. J. ME U RIG EDWARDS, MONUMENTAL WORKS, gnw STREET, R.S.O. Snow Roml-MARKET STREET, ABERYSTWYTH. -n_ I DICKSONS Seeds, Trees, I Plants,Bulb8,k ] GENUINE AND RELIABLE, DIBKCX FBOM 1 CHESTER. | Priced Catalogue* Post Free. •SDICKSONS, CHESTER.

WEATHER AND THE CROPS. The weather shows a great improvement and the year 1904 will, after all, witness a cer- tain amount of spring sowing.' Oats will be the chief crop sown, as many farmers think it is too late for barley—a view founded on the wretched prices which rule for barley when- I ever the quality falls below the type attract- ing brewers. Some spring wheat is being sown. We hear the growing wheat is of very poor appearance, thin, straggling, and patchy. With the additional drawback of a wet and cold seed bed, its promise must be regarded I as the worst for many years. The crop of 1903 was a good one utterly ruinea by a wet and cold summer, but that of 1904 will need a specially favourable late spring and early summer to raise it to a simple average. The winter crops of oats, rye. and beans, have gone off in appearance and are matters of very little encouragement to their growers. The meadows are also improving and promising, and farmers have every justification for hold- ing their stores of corn and hay very firmly. Unfortunately, the collapse of the speculative market leaves them in poor position for doing this.—" Mark Lane Express." -o-<1'

Iteports. I CORN AVERAGES. For the week ending Maroh 12th, 1904. Che following are the quantities sold anct the I prices this year and last year:- tJUAJNTlTlKK {)L". 1'Uy' This year Last year This year Last year Qrs bus. Qrs bus. Wheat. 48 490 7. 48 507 3.. 29s Id.25s Id Parley. 41.263 0 37,352 3.22s 5d .,22 lOd Oats 37,100 3. 23,099 5.16s S(i 17a 01

ABERYSTWYTH, MOD(lay.- Wheat, 5s 61 to 6s 6d per 65 lbs; hurley, 4* 9d to 5 0d per 56 ibs at8 (white), 3s 3d to 3s 6<1 per 45 lbs; black, 3s to 3s 3d per bushel ggs, 8" to 8i1 6 1 per 100 butter («alt) lid tr. Is per h fresh, 12.! to Is Id per lb fowls, 3^ 6 1 to 4 0 i per coupie chickens, Os Od to 0s ducks, Os to 0 < Od geeee, 10j to 12s per couple; turkeys, 16s to 18s per couple; potatc.es. 4" 6d to 5s Od per cwt new, Os Oil to Os Od per lb. OSWESTRY CORN MARKET, Wednesday. Marcri 9th.—The following were the prices New white wheat, 4 6d to 4s 8d per 75 lbs red ditto, 4s 6d to 4s 8d per 75 lbs old oats, 14- 0 to 15s Od per 200 lbs new ditto, 118 Od to 12 Od malting barley, 17R 6 i to 18s pat 280 lbs grinding barley, 12s Od to 13'1 0,1. OSWESTRY POULTRY AND BUTTER MARKET, Wednesday. March 9 h. —Quotations butter, Is ld tn 1 2d pe. Ih: eggs, 12 to 14 for Is be, f, 7(1 to 9,1 ti, utt(in, 7d to 9 1 veal, 7(1 to lOd pork, 6d t'> 81 lamb, 8 1 to 8 £ 1 per 'b carrots, Id to l^d p< r hunch cabbages. Id to 21 a piece walnuts, 8d to 91 per 100 watercress, Id per bunch lettuce, d per bunch onions, Id per bunch; rabbits, Is 6 t to 24 per couple hs ns, 3s per couple; fowls, 48 Od to 5 per couple ducks, 5s to 68 per couple; pheasants, 5s 6d per brace partridges 2s 6d to 3s 0d per brace pota toe-, O. to 5 6d per bag cucumbers, Od to 0d apple. 3s 6d to 5s per 100 pears, 3d to 4d per lb English tomatoes, Od to 8d per lh plums, 0 I toOd; barmuas, lOd per dozen Brussels sprouts. 4d per quart celery, 21 to 31 per stick red cabbage, d to Id each grapes, 4d to 6d per lb pirsley, thyme, mint, sage, Id per bunch parsnips, Id per bundle carrots, Id per bundle. CARMARTHEN BUTTER,, Saturday.-The supply of butter at our market has greatly in- creased this last week. Consequently the price has not advanced but has remained as before, from Is to Is Id per lb. All cleared early and market remained firm. CARMARTHEN CHEESE, Saturday.-Sev- eral small dairies of cheese were offered for sale I and soon disposed of at from 35i1 to 40s per cwt BIRMINGHAM CATTLE, Tu-sday. Fair supplies and slow demand. Best Htrefords, 6 £ d to 0d shorthorns, Od to 01 bulls and cows, 4d t.. I 5!d calves, 6d to 9 1 wether sheep, 81-1 to 91 ewes and rams, 5d to fi(I lambs, Od to lid per lb. Bacon pigs, 8s 01 to 88 3d small porkets, 9s Od to 9a Od sows, 69 OJ to Os per I score. LONDON CATTLE, Monday. -Beast supply to-day compared with Monday last showed an increase of 120, chiefly due to larger arrivals from the Eastern Counties and Ireland. Trade for both prime and second quality was very slow, the ten- dency in value being in favour of buyers. Fat butcheiing cows and bulls were short-r in number, but the dtmaud was somewhat limited, conse- quently trade ruled slow, though no alteration in value can he noted. Top rates per Sib as follows -80st to 90it Devon, 4s 4d 90st polled Nor- folks, 49 2d to 48 4d lOOst plain do 4i to 4s 2d IOOót Bhorthorns, 3s lOd to 4s 95st Irish, 3s lOd to 4s 95st Irish, 3s 10,1 to 4s. Arrivals — H5 Irish, 657 Norfolk, Suffolk, and Essex, 393 Mid- land, Home. and Western Counties, and 15 Devon. Increase of 460 in the sheep market sheep trade for both wethirs and ewes was extremely slow. Lnmb trade firm in regard to value. Calf trade trade nominal. Quotations Beasts, 2* 2d to 49 4d sht ep, 4s 2d to 6s; lambs, 5s 4d to 7s per Sib Totrl supply—Beasts, 1,180 theap and lambs, 9,700; calves, 5. LIVERPOOL CATTLE, Monday-Cattle, 1,880 sheep, 4,058. Best beasts, 6d to id second, 5i1 to 5jd third, 4i £ d to 5d best Scotch sneep. 8rl; other sorts, 6|d to 8d. An incn-Mse of 203 cattle and a decrease of 930 ahe-p. Demmd moderate for cattle and slow for sheep at about late rates. LONDON CORN, Monday. Market -te,dy. Wheat fli-in-Etiglisti white quoted 30i to 34s and do red 29,3 6 1 to 331 per qr. Town, country, and American flour steady. Grinding ar,d milmg bsrley unchanged British oats steady Ru-siau do unchanged fer good qualities, but common ditto 4d to 6d lower. Maize, beans and peas quiet. Lentils without alteration. Arrivals — English Wheat, 353 q r., barley, 3,305 qrs; oats, 2.648 qrs; ma! 18 079 qrs; be;n><, 154 qr, peèlS, 246 qrs; fl ur, 22.32S sacks Foreign — Wheat, 93.210 qr- barley, 13,786 qrs oats, 159.450 lr" maiz", 31*704 qrs beans, 164 qrs peao, 6,203 qrs Hour. 37,448 sacks 110 barrels. LONDON DEAD MEAT, Monday. Fair supp!ies; trade slow prices veil maintained. English beef, 3d 4d to 3s 61; Scotch sides, 3s 7d to 3s 9d shorts, 4^ Od to 4-< 3d Deptford and Live/pool kil ed, 3- 3d to 3s 6 i refrigerated hindquarters, best. 3- 6 t to 3< 10 1 ditto seconds, 2, 4(1 to 2zi 10ii illfp.I;Of.. 4(1 to 2s 8d. Mutton—Scot-ill wether*, 4 6 i to 4, lOd do very small choice, 5i 0d to 5s 2d opto ewes' 3s 4 i to 3-i S English wethers, 4^ 4d to 4s l() l do ewes, 3< 4d to 3- Si; fore.g, 3. Sd t4- 4 j English Umb, 0s Od to Os Od; ve<ii, 3* S 1 t" 4o S ¡; English perk, 3s 2d to 3, 8-1 Dutch, do, 3s 0.1 to 3- 6 1 per 81b. OKtv l>U t'J HiK, Monday.—Ordinary— Fir-ts, JOGs; s.conds, 9ls; thirds, 81s; fomthe, 00- I Choice hoxfs, OOi. I.. market-, 30. Fi sh — j A, 97s B., 87'. BRADtORD WOOL, -Very flim but. quiet itiark,t. Merinos are in small rt quest, but with London prices ruling high, toprnakers are bound to k-ep up rates. Siroog cro.-shreds, especially 36's i.fd 32's, are very tca. iy, aud are perhaps a farthing up on last week. Hom grown sorts also remain very firm, and many w«ttii-i? are wortii quite to much aki lif.gg-. The piece frade is very quiet. LONDON POTATOES, Monday. — Fur sup pi ies and slow trade at the foil. w:i.g prices; ,)unbar maincrops, 130s to 000j ii op to da e 130s to 000S mainerop- 120. to 000s Lillcoln up to-datee, 000s to 110s b acklands, 90s to 00s per tot) German, 5-01 to 5s Od French and Belg nms, 4i 01 to 4< Od per bag. LONDON PROVISIONS, Monday. —Mes rs Jamuel Page and Son r> p«rt Butter dull: with lower tendency—Dutch 100s to 108s Danish and Swt dish, 10Ss u, 110 Frn.:cn. 96-< to 112^ Colonial, SI- to 93" Arg utine, 90s t: 96s. Bac>>n Colonial, SI- to 93" Arg utine, 90s t: 96s. BiiCftn quietly steady wu^ i^ut change in piiees-Iri-h, 42s to 56 Danitih, 42s t. 52s Can^diao, :)8-: to 47. Hams qu'et and unchanged. Cheefte—fair busi- ness doing; Canadian, 48* to 51s New Zealand, 49 Duton unchanged. Egg*- French, 6d to Is Italians, Is and Ifutiga, ai a, Is lower wilh an 111.- pro%-e(I i-t(lu.i'y at i*etiui,-eti pt'ick-S. GRIMSBY FISK, Ti.esd;>y. — Good supply 50 vess-ls yornl demmd. Sole*. Is 10d to 2s 0d turbrt., Os 8 I 10 0< lid brdls, 81 -:o 0 per lh plaice, 4" 3d to 0, 0,1 lenr 11 soles, 7« 0d to 0s Od dead whiting-, 2s 6 i to 0s 0 i wnitches, 4s 9d to 0s Od liv. halibut, 9, 6 1 to 00s 0 i dea ■ do., 8s 6d to 0' 01 per stone livt* ling, 4^ 0 1 to 0i dead do 2s live-c >'t, 3 s 6 i dead do., 3i to 01 live sk.t-, 4 01 to 0» d ad do., 2s to Os each; live cjdfish, 19s to 2ls dend dl)., 15s to 17s per score kit haddocks, 18s ti 00s gihhed, 3U to 35< live, 40s to00s live dabs, 00s to OOs per kit.

MACHYNLLETH. Free Churches.—At a meeting last Tuesday evening, Messrs Edward Rees, 1. R. Morgan, Edward Morgan, and the Rev. D. H. Hughes were delegated to attend meetings to be hela1 next week at Aberystwyth in connection with the Mid-Wales Federation of Free Churches when the Rev. f. B. Meyer will be present. The Elections.—Now that the rate collector business has subsiaed the principal topic in the town is the forthcoming Urban Council election. Eight persons have been nominated for fix-a seats and there being no withdrawal an exciting contest is anticipated. The following are the candidates:—North ward, Nathaniel Evans, photographer, Humphrey Rees Humphreys, boot dealer. and John Thomas, chemist (two seats); south ward Ett. Hamer, ex-police sergeant. Richard Llewelyn Jones, stationer, and Thomas Parsons, grocer and Lord Henry Vane Tempest (two seats.) Mr. J. M. Breeze has been returned unop- posed for the west ward. There will be no election for the Board of Guaraians and Rural District Council. Rural District.—Dr. Mathews, in his annual report to the District Council, stated that for the whole district there was a decrease of 568 in the population during the past ten years. There were ninety-nine deaths and 124 births compared with eighty-nine deaths and 113 births in the preceding year. By far, the greater number died over sixty-five years of age. During the first half of the year, there were sixty-five deaths and thirty-four in the second half. While ten children died under one year in the Darowen district and five died in Machynlleth, none died in Pennal. The death-rate did not seem to be influenced very- much by climatic conditions. There were comparatively few deaths form phthisis. Lecture.—On Monday evening. Mr J. D. Rees, Liberal candidate for Montgomery Boroughs, delivered a lecture at the Graig Schoolroom on India, Japan, and China. The Rev. D. H. Hughes presided over a crowded attendance and those present were highly delighteu with the lecture which was illus- trated with artistic lantern views. The lec- ture itself was a marvel of clearness, lucidity, and instruction, and, perhaps the most in- teresting portion was that which referred to Japan and Korea Mr. Rees having visited both countries and seen something of the life of the people there. On a large map, he described the scene of the war operations bringing places which are now well known into prominence. On the motion of Mr. T. R. Morgan, seconded by Mr. Henry Lewis, a vote of thanks was unanimously accorded to Mr. Rees. The proceeds of the lecture were devoted to the funds of the local Liberal Association. The Show.—A meeting of the Show Com- mittee was held at the Vane Hall on Wednes- day afternoon, Mr Edward Hughes presiding. TJheref were also present :—Messrs T. Car- ruthers, M. E. Francis, John Jones, David Lewis, D. E .R. Griffith, Ellis Hughes, J. G. Jenkins, treasurer, and John Lewis, secretary. —In a letter apologizing for his absence, Mr. R. Gillart said he hoped the meeting would decide to continue the Show, as he felt sure that with the hearty co-operation of all it would prove a success. He had not as yet consulted the wishes of the Marchioness "(D) and Lord Henry, but he felt that from the interest they had hitherto taken in the Show both would wish its continuance. They had always been in favour of local shows which they considered aid much good to the locali- ties.—The Sub-Committee appointed at the last meeting suggested that an appeal should be sent to each parish within radius of the Show asking them if they were prepared to support the Show by subscribing to its funds, otherwise it was in danger of lapsing; that certain classes be struck out which would I mean a reduction of prize-money by about £ 20; that a fixed fee be offered to judges or ascertain what their expenses would be; that a reduction be made in the police expenses; and that the question of continuing the gar- I den proauce exhibition should be left to the general meeting.—Ihe report was approved. Some discussion took place as to whether the show would be held next year, several members speaking in favour of the continuance.—Mr. Ellis Hughes said if the show was to be hur- ried there should be more present at '.the funeral. (Laughter.)—Mr. John Jones: But there is no corpse.—Mr. Griffith said he was in favour of holding the Show. but complained of the lack of enthusiasm shown by members in attending meetings. The Show could not be carried on by two or three.—On the motion of Mr. John Jones, seconded by Mr. W. E. Francis, it was unanimously decided to hole.' the Show, but the day was left open.—On the Chairman's proposition, Lord Henry was re- elected president and the appointment of other officials was deferred. Women's Temperance Union.—A temper- ance meeting was held at the English Presby- terian Schoolroom last Wednesday evening week. A paper was read by Miss Meredith and addresses were given by Mrs. Green (London), and Miss Maglona Rets. During the meeting songs were given by Miss Mary Lumley and Miss Lily Jones and a part song by the Blue Ribbon Temperance Choir. Rate Collector&np.—At a special meeting of the Urban Council held on Tuesday, two applications were received for the assistant overseership. A letter was received from Mr. Rhys Lewis and Thomas Parsons saying that having been appointed overseers they were prepared to perform the duties of assistant overseers as well. Conspquently no appoint- ment was made. At the meeting of the Board of Guardians on Wednesday, the letter sent to the Council by Messrs. Lewis and Parsons, recently appointed overseers for the' parish, was read, and the Chairman (Mr E. M. Jones) reported that a conference between represen- tatives of the Urban Council and board cf Guardians had been held that morning. The Council considered that the two arniications received for the appointment of assistant over- seers were rather excessive and they asked the Board either to rescind their order or not to make the appointment of collector.—A letter was read from Mr. Evan Humphreys with- drawing his application for the post.—In his application for the- appointment of collector, Mr. Rhvs Lewis staged that lie did not desire to impute any motive to the members d the Council who appointed him again one of the overseers, as he was assured by the gentleman who proposed him that his object was to assist him (Mr. Lewis) in obtaining the appointment by the Guardians.—On the motion of Mr. Ed- ward Hughes, seconded by Mr. Hugh Evans. Mr. Rhys Lewis was unanimously appointed collector at a salary of E25. He offered the naiftes of three ladies as securities and these were approved.—The Clerk was directed to write to the Local Government Bonvd ex- plaining the circumstances and also to inform the Urban Council of the appointment. BOARD OF GLARDIAXS, Wednesday, March 15th.-Present: Messrs. E. M. Jones, chairman; W. Jones, D. EN-ans, Edward Hughes, D. Gillart, M. E. Francis, Ellis Hughes, Lewis Lewis, Edward Jones R. Morgan, J. T. Parry, Rufus Owen, J. H. Evans, Daniel Davies, R. Hughes, Edward Lewis, Mrs. Thomas, Messrs. D. Evans, clerk; D. Morgan, assistant clerk; D. Howell, W. Jones, and J. Jones, relieving officer. r< correspondence. Communications were read from the Local Government Board sanctioning the alteration of the registration district and the re-appoint- ment of Dr. Edwards and Dr. Mathews as dis- trict medical officers. Letters were also read acknowledging the Board's contribution to the Towyn and Machynlleth Nursing Associa- tions, but the latter complained that the sub- scription of JB2 2s. was rather small compared with other unions. The Merioneth Educa- tion Committee wrote calling attention to the arrears duo from the U-tion on the < aUs pay- able last November and January, but it was explained that the arrears were' due on ac- count of the balance from the Council to the union. The House. The tender of Mr. J. O. Williams for alter- ation at the Workhouse was accepted arte tenders for the usual provisions were con- sidered.

MR. CORDER SPEAKS. ( Mr. S. B. Corder, Brook-street. Little Dun- mow, Essex, makes the following statement: "Last November, I was laid up with Dains in my back and side. If I stooped I could not get straight again, for when I-attempted to raise myself it seemed as if my back was com- ing in two. I could not sleep at night. and in the morning I was so tired and weary that I was not fit for anything. I haa1 advice, and tried all kinds of remedies, but they did me no good. I began taking Dodd's Kidney Pills and they have done wonders for me, for the, have completely cured me. I have not had a pain or ache in my back since I finished the treatment; I feel like a new man. My wife too has had a happy experience with this medicine. She was a great sufferer from pains between her shoulders and across the loins. If she caught the least cola, it would settle in her back. and she would be bad for days. Dodd's Kidney Pills have com- pletely cured her."

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THiGARON iJistiiiy,u.-]itd Yibitor.—General Sir Will. Gatacre was present aL the Horse air on Wed- nesday, having arrived by tiie first train from Lampeter, where iie had stayed over Tuesday night. Horses.—Thore was a large n,umber of horses exhibited at the Fair on Wednesday, and the attendance of dealers from all parts of the country was ver good. A large amount of business was transacted and a good number' of horses changed owners. The prices were, however, not up to the expectations of those that had horses to sell. Correction.—A protest having been lodged 1 against the award's made in the following class, the Committee took the question under consid- eration. with the result, owing to certain conditions, that the prizes were given as fol- lows:—Open handicap flat race for ponies not exceeding 13-1 hands—1. D. L. Jones, Esger- hendy, Blaenpennal; 2, Win. Rees, Esger- Llanio lload no third prize. Parish Council.-A meeting of the Council L was held on Friday evening, March lltli, when the following members were present:—Messrs Thomas Evans, chairman; Stephen Hughes. Doldre; E. J. Davies, Pantsheriff; M. J. Davies, North End; T. Rees, platelayer; H. W .Jones, Oxford House; E. J. Evans, Brad- ford House; John Jones, Waenfawr; E. C. Evans. Chapel-street; Rees Jones, Emporium; and Miss Jenkins. clerk.—It was reported that the stone footbridge at Fullbrook Mill had been properly put up and that the cheque signed at the previous meeting in payment for the work had been handed over to Mr. John Jones. It was also stated that the footpath leading from Doldre to the Parish Church had been repaired according to instructions, the charge for doing the work being eight .shillings ,and a cheqlh was signed in payment thereof.—A member desired to call attention once more to the deplorable condition of the Doldre footbridge ,which had been rendered very dangerous for pedestrians by the late floods. A large number of young children had to go over it to the various sch.->>ls (.\ pry day, and he thought it would be- advisable to draw the attention of the District Council to the matter again. They had been told that a deputation from that body had inspected the place, but what their report was had not transpired. It was unanimously agreed that something should b^ ekme temporarily to avoid serious accidents until the District Council had time to make up their minds to build a new footbridge over the river, wh-Vh was greitly needed.-The Clerk was instructed to communicate with lh. District Council on the subject. District Council Elect loiis.-Ili(-- following have been returned as Guardians and District Councillors for their respective districts in the Tregaron Union, unopposed :—Bettws Leiki, Mr. John Jones, Gwastod; Blaenpcnal. lr: Evan Lloyd, Cilgarn Caron Upper, Mr. Wm. Roberts, Frongoch; Doithie United, Mr. Thomas Jones, Cwmdu Gartheli. Mr. Daniel Jones, Hendrephillip Llanio United, Mr. D. D. Evans, Llanio Isaf; Gwynfil, Mr. Daniel Jenkins. Gwynfil Shop; Llanbadarn Odyn, Mr. John Evans, Cefnbanadl; Llangeitho, Mr Peter Davies. Caerllugest Lledrod Lower no nomination Lledrod Upper. Mr. Win. Owens. Tynddraencn; Ystradmeurig United, Mr Morgan, LI. Will iams, Llanddewi Brefi (who seats), D. Davies, Werndriw, R. S. Rowland, Garth. There will be four contests within the Union, the following being the list of candidates in the various districts :-Caron Lower (Tregaron), (three seats), John Jones, Red Lion; William Rees. Penlon, Llanio; *D J. Williams. J.P., Abercoed; Hugh Williams Dengaron; Gwnnws Upper David Jenkins, rfilack Lion; Thos. Jones, Llidiardyffair • Nantcwnlle (two seats), Evan Davies. Parke- bach; Wm. Morgan, Tanfalier *11 ugh Her- berts, Troedyrlmv; Ysbvtty Ystwytb (two seats), Michael Howells, Church-terrace • Thomas Hughes. Dolgroes m. Jones, Ty- croes; LeWIs Oliver, Dolychcefnog. The as- terisks denotes old members. TROTTING MATCH. The annual trotting match and horse show was held on l'utesday on Sunny Hill Park (kindly lent for the occasion by Mr. Powell.) Great interest was centred in the cup tie for typical Welsh cob, mare, or gelding adapted for riding or driving. Judging by the ex- pressions of the fair number present, this class was not up to expectations. In the open hurdle race, the tamous "JSance o'r Glyn" was beaten by its rising rival "Tally 1:10," owned by Mr. P. Lewis, Aiydrim. The arrange ments tor the show this year were excellently carried out. The president is Mr. C. Le b. Powell, the vice-presidents, Messrs G. H. Prescott, Tregaron, L. E. Thomas. Elm Grove, Berkhampstead, if. f. Evans, Werna, Tregar- on, R. Morgan, Ivy Bush; R. S .Rowland, The Garth, Lloyd Lewes, Talfan, Lampeter, W. Jones, Ffusheulog, Tregaron, J. l'any, Gianpaith, and the committee, ot whom lr. W. Le B. Powell is chairman, are to be con- gratulated upon the success of the show. Mr Williams, U.C.W., and Mr. G. LI. Prescott acted as starters and Messrs D. L. Jones lvs- gaerhendy, Tom Owen, Doldre, and William Lloyd, Penybont, as stewards. The secret- arial duties were ably performed by Messrs Ben Davies, Lhvyngwynau, and Dan Jones, Tyngwndwn. Mr. L. r. Davies, Lampeter, was the veterinary surgeon and Mr. John Williams, jun., Pontargamddwr, the treas- urer. The following were the prize-winners:— Pony not exceeding 16 hands—1 W. R. Jones, Bryngwynmawr, 'ialybont; 2. Wm. Jones, Rhiwgardd, Lledrod 3 Mr. Ed wares, Dolfor, Trawscoed. Draught mare or geldigs, not exceeding four years old—1, J. Jones, Wernfawr Tre- garon; 2, S. E. Jones, Llanio Road; 3, John Jones, Dolfawr, Strata Florida. Cob shown in hand, not exceeding 15 hands -1. Lloyd Lewes, Lampeter; 2 ,John Davies, Rhiwonen, Talsarn 3, John Williams, Clwty- coedwr, Llangeitho. Draught mare or gelding, any age—1, John Hughes, Garthfawr, Llanilar; 2. John Jones, WTaenfawr,*Tregaron 5. S. E. Jones, Llanio- fawr, Llanio Road. Cob shown under saddle, not exceeding 14 hands—1, W. R. Jones, Bryngwynmawr, Taly- bont; 2, R. S. Rowland, Garth Llanio Road; 3, Watkin Griffiths, Penlan, Rhydlewis. Cob shown in narness, not exceeding 15.2 hands-1, D. Morgan, Parkrhydderch. Llan- geitho; 2, Rowlands, Brennan, Llanfihangel 3, W. R. Jones, Bryngwynmawr. Typical Welsh cob, mare, or gelding, not ex- ceeding 15.2 hands and under four years, adapted for riding or driving, shown under saddle, first prize, silver cup, value twenty guineas, presented by Mr. G. B. Prescott- 1, Jenkin Lloyd, Pant; 2. T. Jones, Old Abbey. Open hurdle race—1. P. Lewis. Mydrim, "Tally Ho"; 2, A. J. Pritchard, Lampeter, "Perri "Winkle"; 3, J. Jenkins, Blaenplwyf, "Nance o'r Glyn." Trotting match for horses not exceeding three years old—1, T. Davies, Penlanbeth; 2, D. P. Lewis, Sunny Bank; 3. Wm .Jones, Ystradffin. Trotting match for horses within a radius of ten miles—1, J. Hughes, Post Office, Llan- ddewi Brefi; 2, W. Jones, Penllwyn, Llan- ddewibrefi; 3, John Hughes, Llether. Open (handicap) flat race for ponies not exceeding 13.1 hand-l, Lewis, Mydrim, The Lady' 2, D. L. Jones Esgairhendy, "Robin"; 3, J. Davies. Feathers' Hotel, Aberayron, "Lloyd George." Farmers' trotting match-I. J. Davies, Gorwydd, Llanddewi Brefi; 2. D. Lloyd, Tyn- dd'raenen; 3, D. L. Jones, Esgairhendy.- Trotting match for ponies not exceeding 13.2 hands-I, K R. Lloyd, Penblodeuyn; 2. D. Rowlands butcher, Cross Inn. Llanon; 3. D. Davies, Lluest, Crihyn. Open handicap flat race—1 and 2, Lewis, Mydrim; 3, Pritchard. Lampeter. Open handicap trotting match—1, J. Thomas Trellwyn; 2, Prices, Brennant; 3, Mathews, Ystrad. After the show and races, the judges and officials of the Committee were entertained to dinner at the Talbot Hotel. The Hostess, Mrs. Morgan, had prepared a splendid1 dinner which was thoroughly enjoyed by all. The company numbered about thirty. After dinner, the loyal tcast was drunk with hon- ours. Mr. D. L. Jones, Esgerhendy. in proposing the health of the Presidents and Vice-Presi- dents, said he thought that less races and more competitions in the horse show would be more beneficial to the farmers. With the races, they only had the same horses running all the time, whilst with regard to the show, new horses entered every year. Mr. John Williams, Pontargamddwr, in seconding, said that they had been extremely fortunate in getting such excellent presidents and vice-presidents. Mr. H. P. Evans, Werna. suitaDiy responded on behalf of the vice-presidents. Mr. D. P. Davies, v terinary surgeon. Lam- peter, in proposing the health of the judges, said that the idea of the show was that farmers might improve the quality of their breeds, and they had progressed immensely during recent years. That day's show was a very KoocJ one. He suggested to the Committee that in future they should with regard to show- in harness put horses instead of cobs. Mr. Evans, Llwyncadfor, responded, asking the committee in future to get the competi- tions plainer in order that judges should have a better chance to judge. Mr. ioiii Davies, lyncwm, Llansawel an- other ot tiie judges, responded and said he was glau to have Had the honour of judging at the Tregaron Show. He was not quite satisfied witn all the classes ana' was surprised to see such good carters entered in the Show, but he has elengiited to see so many young men on the Committee. It was a sign that Wales was going on with the LLliiies. ile had great faith in shows and believed that they were the maiiing ot Cardiganshire and Car- marthenshire and that the man who had done the most toward improvement was Mr. D. Evans, Llwyncadfor. lie (Jlr. Evans) had been the leading star in these counties, and more than that, he was at present tiie leader. Mr. J. T. Jones,-Llanc.udno. another judge, in responding, said they had had a splendid show and seen splendid horses. What was most necessary in shows was that competitors should lay more stress on actions and not on pace. Mr. Da vies, Lampeter, in proposing the health ol Jir. u. D. x'rescott and jir. c. W. Le Brun ljo»\eii, Uianbremg, said that Tre- garon was most xortunate tnat they had such supporters. it was an honour tj iregaron that Mr. Trescott ottered a twenty guinea cup. ery few places could lJuast or that, even in England. ihey were also fortunate that such a splendid held was placed at their disposal by Powell. He said that Tre- garon ougiit to be proud of them both. Mr. Jones, Llandudno, proposed the health (|r 1t eVi°.^llcla!s and the Committee, and Mr John Williams, treasurer, responded. 2\lr. Evans, LlwYllcadtor, proposed the health of the Hostess, and the singing of God Save the King brought the meeting to a close.

LAAIPETEK. Temperance.—On Wednesday of last week, mven bv r 011 d;0,leUlirrailCe ^estion was Chapel Vy"eth 1 aUgilan at tile VVesleyan English Service.-On Wednesday evening an English sermon was delivered bV the Hev. W. Adams, B.A., at tiie Siloh Chapel. tivfn°UtT^aieSMVomeU s l'emperallce Associa- w^'bph weekly meeting or this Association was held on lue^day last. The meeting was eiven bv n l\uistr"cti™ address was g en by -d-i. ij. D. Rees, Station-terrace. mveiT11. ,iKacsaLrAl1 organ reckal was 1. Sunday afternoon iast by Peter^Yh'.1"1^11' mnV St.' to the ni. large cimicJl was filled terl fr/n °y tne tUlle tne Proceedings to, commence, and the music w as greatly seriefn i of a the nrri/rl|&1Ul1 tatei 011. xhe following is F UU gw,ie tJllougl1 1Overture in E. Minor; -uidantmo in U Flat sono- A? Pants m the Heart, Miss Hughes prelude in C sharp Minor; Lnanson i risu-; song, Lead Kindly Ligiii, Mr. jj. Williams; Grand 1 antasia (ihe ocorm.) Shiloh Literary and Debating Society Tho ?rfd^ ?;eetmg,?r tliis SUCie^' — on 1 iiday ia^L. Ihe Kev. W. Adams, B.A. piesiued. An interesting paper in English Wekh ( ~UI Davies on Characteristics and an equally in- teresting .v els.il paper w as read by Mr 1} J Howen, lUirfaen xiail, on --i,: A solo was given by Mr. Arthur Edwards. Bi-Mauuuy Meeting.-ine bi-monthly meet- ing 01 tie .->1.. Sunday bciiool was neld on Sunday last aL siloh Chapel, when representa- tives Hom die various schools 111 the district w^eoorffn,l !An clle was catechised by the Rev. 1. ^j. Koderick on the thirteenth chapter 01 Komans, and at the arternoon meeting the children were cate- chised tJy Ur. J. U lien, -Khydypandy, on the histoiy of Christ. Very interesting papers on the History of the Llangeitho bunday vv ,°? t a °n liie Simday bciiool and the W elsh Language w ere lead by Air. u Vlor- izaii. Post. 1 H w v., uiougciuiu, ana .iir. ju. Lavies, Llwynygroes, respectively. During the day, various committees were held when matters relating to the Sunday schools of the district were transacted. In the evening, the Rei-. '1'. LI. Roderick preached. Concert.-A concort> the Proceeds of which were to be devoted towards the -Uitymynydd Sanatorium, was held in the College Hall on Tuesday evening last. the conceit had been got up by the St. Davids College Musical Society. ihe members went through their parts to the satisfaction of all. I-i I I e Rev. Professor Green presided and Mrs. Bebb and • ■. • Ihomas were the accompanists. Ihe choir was led by Mr. D. John Thomas who, in conjunction with Mr. W. E Cunliffe senior scholar, abty performed the duties of secretary. The programme gone through was as follows:—Solo, "Ashore," Mr Harrv Evans; violin selections, Mr. D. A. Thomas- -°ir' "'1)eat,h Pf NV!'son'" Mr. R. D. Hughes; Martyrs of the Arena," the Party: solo, Mv Sweet Repose," Mr Stanley Roberts 1I.A.; solo, Mr. H. R. Protheroe; duett, Messrs. Hughes and Rosser solo. "Nirvana," Mr E. M James; "Myfamvy," the Party; solo, Young Brigade," Mr Rd. James; solo, Mr. Rosser; solo, Mr. H. R. Protheroe violin selections, Miss Walker and Mr D. A. Thomas; solo, Mr. Stanley Roberts. M.A. duett (tenor and baritone), Messrs James and Protheroe; duett "Excelsior," Messrs James and Jones; trio, Messrs Protheroe, White, and Williams Comrades in Arms," the Party. THE ELECTIONS. Contested Election of three Guai,G Ians. The following, is a list of the candidates for Lampetei Lrban:—John Charles Harford 1' alcondale; David Tivy Jones, Rhoslwvn; the Rev. R. C. Jones, Ogmore House; Sarah C. Price, Doldrement; David Thomas Williams, 8, Harford-square. The following have been returned unopposed for the Lampeter Rural District Council:- Cellan. Wni. Davies, Rhydderchlwyd; Lam- peter Rural, David Price, Fronbedr Llanfair- clydogau, Benjamin Jones, Llanfairfach; Llangybi, Rev. J. X. Evans. The Vicarage: Hanwenog. Evan Davies, Gors House T. G. Willianis, Gwarnant; Llanwnen, D. Robert Jones, Llwyngroes; Silian. John G. Marsden, rvi~ Cyn Trefilan, Rev. T. Charles Edmunds, The Rectorv; Bettws Bledrws, no nomination sent in. -11 I- W. Inglis Jones, the retiring mem- ber, will be qualified to sit. The following is a return of uncon- tested elections for the j-iianvbyther Rural District Council:—Llanycrwvs, Lewis Davies Gelly; Llanfihangelrhosycorn, Evan Davies Blaenrhiw, and James Jones, PantvcubaL Contested elections: Llanybvther (2) E. m! Evans, Gelly; D. Jones Henfaes; D. Ehedydd Jones, Tiibach and Simon Jones, Gellvwern. Llanllwni (2), D. H. James. Beil I)edii-: Thos. Jones, butcher; and Rees Saunders, Bwlch- gwynt. Pencarreg (3). David Davies. Velin- dre; Da via1 Evans, Cilgell; Stephen Parry, Cwmanne John Rees, Dolgwm and Thomas Thomas, Maetile. LAMPETER UXIOX. Parish Council. rncontested returns:- Bettws Blearws, Rev. R. Lloyd Jones, rector; Samuel Davies, Coedpark John Jones, Tyn- loft; David James, lynrhos; and Hy. Crosier, The Gardens. Cellan, Evan John Davies, Pentrefelen Shop David Davies, Caeronen Chapel House; Joseph Jones, Lhvynfedw; T. Jones, Gwarffrwd Factory David Jones, Glan- nantcoy; John Rees, Glanteifi; and Joshua Thomas, Ffosyffin. Llangybi. John Walter Davies, Forest Hall; John Hughes Davies, Llwyncelyn; David Evans, Tangraig Daniel Jones, Nantglas David Jones. Glandulasucha Wm. Rees, Tanforest; and Dd. Williams, Blaenwern. Llanwenog, Josiah Rees, Tan- rhiw; David Thomas. Tynygrug; Dd. Morgan, Penlanfawr; Benjamin Jenkins, Glyn Dre- fach Herbert. Jones, Pensarn; Dd. fones, Clarence Inn; John Jenkins, Tancoed; Dd. Rees Davies, New Court School House; John Davies. Cledlyn Park; John Thomas, Pen- sarn Cottage Thomas Thomas, Pantmeddyg David Davies, Frongoch and Thos. Thomas, Glanrafon. Llanybvther. James Davies. Tyn- ffordd John Davies, Aberduar; Joshua EvansT Felinganol; Thos. Evans, Tangraig Inn; J. Jenkins, Penrhiwsych; D. E. Jones, Cloth Hall; and John Rees, Llwynglas. Llancrwys, David Davies Pantglas; John Davies, Llwyn- cwrt; Thomas Davies, Tycanol: John Davies, Tynvreithin: Timotny Jones, Llwyn; John Morgans, Hafod; and D. W. Jedediah Rich- ards. Llanfihangelrhosycorn. Henry Davies, Tirwaun Wm. Davies. jun.. Wernant. Peny- garreg John Davi,,s,. Wei-nant; Evan Evans, Gernoglebach Timothy Evans Esgerfynwent; Thomas Jones. Sunny Cottage; John Jones, Pentre; Evan William Morgan. Troedyrhiw and Henry Thomas, Clyn. Llanllwni, Jenkin Evans. Penwern; D. H- James, Beilibedw: Evan James. Cornel; T. Jones, Neviant Shop; Evan Jones. Gwarallt; Thomas Jones, Peneldol: Thomas Jones. Blaen- cwmdu Evan Jones, Perthvberllan John Rees, M aesyffin Evan Williams. Gelly and Daniel Williams, Cefncoed issa. Llanfairclyd- ogau, John Davies, Gellydj'fod; Jos. Evans, Llanfairfawr Hugh Hughes, Llanfair School* Daniel Jones, jun., Cilwtypatrwn Dd. Lloyd? Frondale Thomas Pugh. Glanrafon; David Richards, Penlon and David Williams, Esger- crwys.