The Cambrian News and Merionethshire Standard

CAMBRIAN RAILWAYS.—Approximate return of traffic receipts for the ended April 3rd, 1910. Miles open, Pasaeogert parcels, horseB, carriages, dogs and nuils, £2.572; merchandise, minerals, and live stock total for the week, £5.136; aggregate from commencement of half-year, £634:9 Actnal traffic receipts for the corresponding week last year. Miles open 280. etc, £ 1*897 merchandise* etc, £ 2,774; total for"the week. £ 4,671; aggregate, eto. Increase for the week—*Pagsaengers, etc, £675; total for the week, £465 Decrease for the week—Meroandise, etc, £210..Agre. gate increase— Passengers, etc, £1.800; aggregate from commencement of balf?year, £ 655. Aggregate decrease—M»rchandise, etc, £ 1,145. "Include* 23$milee of Light Railways worked by the Company.

LLANILAR. PETTY SESSIONS, Friday, April 1st.— Before Dr Hughes (in the chair), E. M. Leir, and J. G. Morris Da vies, Esqrs. Rates.—David Evans, New Cross Inn, Llanbadarn Lower, was summoned by Morgan Davies, assistant overseer, Pen- parke. for refusing to pay £1 12s. 3d. poor rate.—An order to pay was made. Assault.—Elizabeth Jones', servant, Tynbwlchj Llanddeiniol, summoned John Davies, also of Tynbwlch, for having as- saulted her on March 27th.—Complainant said she went to milk the cows about seven o'clock. After finishing milking, in company with another girl, <she found defendant sleeping in the bin. She afterward went to feed the cows when defendant appeared on the scene, and struck her two or three blows between the eyes (the marks of which she bore in Court).—Catherine Jane Davies, also a servant at Tynbwlch, corroborated the previous witness.—Defendant denied hav- ing struck complainant, but admitted giving her a push on account of which she fell.—A fine of 5s. and costs was im- nosed.

TREGARON. Weather.—The weather during the past weeks has been favourable to agri- culture. The temperature was high. The farmers took advantage of the con- ditions and progress has been made with the sowing. On Sunday the weather somewhat changed. Showers of hail and snow fell during the day followed by short showers of rain. The weather on Monday was again fairly favourable, but drizzling rain fell throughout Tuesday. The gardens in the district are ready for the annual sowing. Footall.—A fixture arranged between the town team and the Countv School eleven came off on Thursday afternoon. The weather was favourable and the ground in good condition. This year the County School eleven are a splendid team and have been victorious all aJong the line. The town team was not well matched and were unable to withstand their opponents' scientific play. The game ended in a win for the County Sthool eleven by four goals to one. Monthly Market.—'The April monthly market was held on Tuesday. The weather being wet, proved advantageous to the fair as the farmers are busy in fine weather eowing. The supply of cattle was exceptionally good and the demand was also excellent. Cattle were sold as soon as the field was reached. Thirty- eight truckloads were taken away by the G.W.R. Presentation.—On Sunday evening in the Society held after the usual service at Bwlchgwynt, a proposal was made by Mr T. Jones, Post Office, to present the Rev M. Evansi (pastor) with a cheque for £10 as a small token of the heartfelt sym- pathy prevailing in the church with him and Mrs Evans in then- recent bereave- ment. Mr Peter Williams seconded the proposition and the church with one ac- cord agreed to it. The Rev RhySl Mor- gan, Llanddcwi Brefi, who occupied the pulpit during the day, made appropri- ate remark on the suitablity of the church's act and said that it would go very far to show to the bereaved family the respect in which they are held at Bwlchgwynt. Arholind Sirol.—The annual examina- tion of C.M. Sunday Schools was held in the district on Wednesday evening. Members of Bwlchgwynt School sat in the Vestry. A good number entered under twelve and ten years of age and several sat under sixteen and twenty-one. Mr T. Evans, Gwynfa, had been instruct- ing the younger candidates in "Maes Llafur" and a favourable result is an- ticipated. The overseers in the examina- tion room were Messrs W. Jenkins and Mr Jones, Llanddewi Brefi. Conversazione.—The conversazione in connection with St Caron's Guild was held at the National Schoolroom on Thursday evening. The occasion was the winding up of the Guild's series of meetings for the session. Cards were distributed to all the members and supporters of the Guild and the presence of all was invited by Mrs Dr Tanner of London, late of Sunny Hill, and Mrs Morris, Brenig- terratee. These latter, had generously offered to defray the cost of this year's proceedings. At the appointed hour a large muster of members had assembled and were received by the officials of the Guild. An ample supply of refreshments had been prepared of which all partook. The meeting then took the form of a concert when the following, programme was gone throughSinging by the part, under the leadership of Mr D. Thomas, Cambrian Rouse; salo. Miss Sarah Evams; solo, Miss Hannah Jones; solo, Mr David Rees: solo, Mrs Davies, Vicarage; singing by the party; solo, Mr W. R. Morgan, Talbot Hotel; solo, Miss Maggie Mm ma Jones; quartette, Miss Eileen Williams and friends; solo, Miss Evans, County School; duett by Misses Eileen Wiliams and Sarah Evans; solo, Miss Eileen Williams; party's singing of "March of the men of Harlech." An en- joyable evening was thus fpent. Vottes of thanks were accorded to Mrs Morris and Mrs Dr Turner. Ladies who pre- sided at tables, artistes who gave their services, and to all who had helped to make the session a success, epecially men- tioning Mr P. W. Rees, C.M. Mr D. Thomas, Cambrian House. Accompanists, the Rev D. M. Davies, B.A., and the stewards. The vote to Mrs Morris and Mrs Dr Tanner was proposed by the Rev D. M. Davies, B.A., and seconded by Mr J. E. Jones, Customs and Excise Offices. Others who &poke were Messrs D. Thomas, W. J. Waterhouse, and T. A. Jones. The Guild since its inauguration has been successful and during the past sessions fully maintained itys vigour. Wedding Presents.—The following is a list of presents received by Mr and Mrs D. Parry Davies, Doldre:—Mr and Mrs David Rowlands, father and mother of bride, household linen. Miss Et. Row- lands, Talbot, sister, table forks and cash. Miss Jane Rowlands, sister, vases and pair of sheets. Mr Rees Rowlands, Borth, brother, cash. Mrs Davies, Blaenhirwaun, mother of bridegroom, stockings, pair of window curtains, and pillow cases. Mr and Mrs John Davies, Coed, brother", lamp. Miss Lizzie Davies, MaHyn niece, cream jug and sugar basin. Mr ana Mrs Morgans, Pontypridd, uncle and aunt, pair of blankets. Mr aaid Mrs Jenkins, Comp- ton House, uncle .and aunt, table cover. Dr and Mrs Lloyd, Llys Einion, pair blankets. Mr and Mrs Evans, Albion House, counterpane. Mr and Mrs Wfoosnam, Glarrtowy, damask" table cover. Mrs Morgan, Talbot Hotel, table knives. Mr and Mrs R..Jones, Pentre Isaf, cash. Mr and Mrs Parry, Maesllyn Cottage, cash. Mrs Morgan, Caebalcog House, hymn book. Mrs Jones, do., towels. Mr W. Davies, Lonadon, brother of bride- groom, half dozen huckaback towels and damask tablecloth. Mrs Lewis, Pentre, pillow cases. Miss Annie Rowlands, cousin, damask tablecloth. Miss Eliza- beth Rowlands, do., pair pillow cases. Mrs George, Well-street, duchesse set. Mrs Williams, do., cash. Mrs S. Wil- liams, do., pair of sheets. Mrs Davies, Tanygraig, pair of vases. Mrs George, Cyrtan House, cash. JMrs Morgan, do., teapot. Mr and Mrs Jones, Post Office, dessert knives. Miss Rowlands, Rail- way Hostel, tea spoons. Mrs Jones, Pen- ffordd, cash. Miss Jame Davies. do., tablecloth. Mr and Mrs G. LI. Wil- liams, New Bush, table cover. Miss M. Jones, Post Office table spoons. Miss A. J. Jones, Talbot Hotel, dessert knives. Mr and Mrs Edwards, Sunny Hill, counterpane. Mr and Mrs Jones, Em- porium, counterpane. Miss M. George, do., tray cloth. Miss E. Hughes Bro- dawel, flower pot. Mr M. E. Morgan, Albion House, dessert knives." Mr D. J. Morgan, B.Sc., do., cash. Mis& Jones, milliner, do., dessert and tea spoons. Miss M. Hughes, Argoed, counterpane. Miss E. Morgan, Penrallt, cash. Mr Jenkin Owen, do., cash. Miss E. Rees, Doidre, cheese stand. The Rev and Mrs Evans, Mount Prospect, flower pot. Mrs Davies, Mill-street, cash. Miss Jones, Tyhen House, teapot on stand. Mr James Davies, Forest, cash. Mrs Lewis, Dol- dre, hot water jug. Mrs Jones, Fro Villa, cash. Miss Jones, Llanddewi- brefi cash. Miss Mary A. Morgan, Camer fach. set of jugs. Miss M Evans, Brynygog, damask tablecloth. Miss M. Evans, Penbont fach, vases. Mr David Lewis, Doldre. fruit dishes and jugs. Mrs Roberts, Swyddffynon, pair of sheets. Mr and Mrs Morgan, Crown and Anchor Inn. water jug and tumblers. Mrs K. William*. Pwll, cups and saucers. Mrs Owen, Doldre, pair of towels. Mr and Mrs Jones, Brenig House, pair of bath trwels. Mr and Mrs Evans, hairdresser, pillow cac:es. Miss Williams, Railway Cottage, dessert spoons. Miss E. A. Rowlands, Medical Hall, tea set. Mrs Evanss Castle, silver butter cooler. Mrs Jones, Brynglas House, pillow cases. Mrs Evans, High-street, cash. Mrs Evans, Cross-street, teapot. Mrs Morgan, High- street, tray cloth. Mrs Rees, Glangro, cake stand and salt cellars. Mr and Mrs Thomas, Jones, High-street, tablecloth and teapot. Mr and Mrs J. Williams, High-street, cash. Mrs and Miss Jones, do., cash. Mr and Mrs Jones, Brenig Viija, cash. Mr and Mrs Richards, Tanyfynwent, butter cooler and teapot. I Miss M. Efcans, Chapel-street, duchesse set. Mrs R. Jones, Tanyfynwent, cash. Mr and Mrs Hughes, Doldre, Duchesse set. Mrs Davies, Well-street, pillow cases. Miss S. Jones, do., cash. Mrs Hughes, do.. vases. Mr and Mrs H. H. Jones, Ardwyn, tea cosy. Miss M. Davies, RJiyd'ronen, fruit dish. Mr S. Rowlands, Doldre, fruit dish. Mrs Davies, Mountain Ash photo frames. Mr Jones, cash. Mr and Mrs Jones, Rose Cottage, cream jug and sugar basin. Mrs Williams, Brenig View, Bible. Mrs Jones, Treflyn fach, pair of towels. Mrs James, Cwmjnant, plates. Mrs Jones, Penddol, cash. Mrs Evans, Penllwyn hedw fach, feather pillow. MTSI Davies, Church-lane, cake stand. Mr and Miss Morgan, Brynhyfryd, pair of window curtains. Mr and Mrs Flvam. Brynam- man, bread knife. Confirmation.—The Bishop of St. David's paid his visit to the Parish Church on Tuesday and confirmed eighty candidates. Out of these thirty-six were from Tregaron in addition to two others who were confirmed at Lampeter on Monday; twenty from Ystrad. Meurig; twelve from Strata Florida.; two from Gwnnws; six from Lledrod; and four from Blaenpennal. The Bishop delivered thoughtful and inspiring addresses. The number of candidates shows an increase. Easter Vestry.—On Wednesday of last week the Easter vestry was held at St. Caron's Church. The Rev D. M. Davies, B.A., vicar, presided. Sergeant Lewis (the people's warden), produced the bal- ance sheet for the year which showed a credit balance. A sum of JB150 14s. has been collected during the year. A vote of thanks was accorded to the war- dens for the excellent work done by them in putting up a heating apparatus in the church aa well as attending to everything connected with the office, fhe Vicar appointed Mr John Jones, Pen- cefn, his warden, and Sergt. Lewis was unanimously re-appointed people's war- den. Sidesmen and members of the Church Council were also elected. Mr ",r:a:telrhou8e,P, Waunfawr, produced a communication from the Bishop as to the forming of the church councils, but as it was impossible to comply with the re- commendations at such .short notice, it was decided to carry everything on as heretofore for the ensuing year. It was pointed out that the Church Council had been a real thing at St. Caron, doing use- ful work tor many years on much the same lines as now suggested by the Bishop. Escaped from the Asylum.—William Shaw, sixtv years of age, said to be a native of Tregaron and to be well known throughout Cardiganshire, Pembroke- shire, and Carmarthenshire as having travelled an entire horse, escaped on Sunday from Carmarthen Asylum. He is five feet six inches in height and is de- formed through having dislocated his right shoulder some years ago. The county and borough police were informed of the escape and the attendantSl were sent out to scour the districts in all directions, and about 3.30 on Monday afternoon a telegram was received at the Asylum from Attendant Thomas Walters stating that the man had been captured near hie home at Tregaron. He was quiet and gave no trouble when brought back to Carmarthen. DISTRICT EDUCJTFEION COMMITTEE, Tuesday, April 5th.—Present: Mr Tom Morgan chairman; Mrs Rhys Morgan, Messrs D. J. Williams, J. H, Davies, W. J. Lloyd, Lodwick Jones, John Rees, Daward Evans, D. L. Jones, the Rev T. R. Morgan, Messrs Jenkin James, director, G. Dickens Lewis, architect, W. Rees and E. Hughes, attendance officers. Attendance.—A number of parents appeared before the Committee respect- ing the irregular attendance of their children.—Replying to Mrs Morgan, the Director said arrangements could be made for the conveyance of children whom it was stated lived seven miles from Llaftiddewi-brefi school.—Reporting on the attendance in the district, J&he Director said there had been great im- provement. He had personally whiten to parents.—It was stated that low at- tendance in some schools was dae to illhess, some children suifering from ringworm, and the matter was referred'to the Medical Officer.—The Director pointed out that the attendance was better in the southern than in the northern division. Tajngarreg school w the best in the county for the past two months. He suggested that the Com- mittee should take more responsibility one their shoulders in dealing with de- faulting parents.—Mr D. L. Jones said the Headmaster of Tangarreg looked after the well-being of the children and headmasters had a great deal to dó: with attendance. Managers.—Mr W. J. Lloyd was re- appointed representative manager of Gartheli parochial school and Mr Thomas Evans, Albion House, of Tre- garon National School. District Clerkship.—There was a long discussion on the question of appointing a district clerk.—Mr W. J. Lloyd pro- posed that a clerk should be appointed as before and was supported by Mr Ed- ward Evans—Mr J. H. Davies spoke in favour of retaining the Director's ser- vices which would avoid a new appoint- ment and the Committee would have the advantage of closer connection with the head-office. The director had already proved of great assistance. It was un- derstood that the attendance officers would deal with the meetings of local managers.—The Director said if he was asked to act as clerk it would be no per- sonal advantage to him .as he had ho in- tention of asking for an increased sal- ary, but believed it would be advantage- ous to have a closer connection between the different committees. He was in- terested m the attendance question with the view of effecting a general improve- ment.—Oil a division, the proposition was carried and it was decided to recom- mend the Education Authority to appoint a district clerk. Items.—The Director was authorised to advertise for an assistant teacher at Llanddewi-brefi in succession to Mr David Bowen who has resigned. The Archi- tect was directed to report on a com- munication from the solicitors of the Sunny Hill estate offering a site near the New Lamb field for the proposed school at Tregaron Tenders for supplying fold- ing partitions at Bont and Ysbytty schools were accepted at £37 10s. and £25,. Bronant School.—Plans were sub- mitted of the new school at Branant and improved drainage at Castell Flemish. With regard to the former, the boundary walls and fencing were omitted pending the completion of the school building,- Mr D. L. Jones complained that the im- provements were too expensive and thought materials should be obtained without paying excessive prices. He criticised the plans and proposed that they should not be adopted?—The Archi- tect denied that the cost was exorbitant and explained that certain materials could not be obtained locally.—Eventu- ally, the plans were approved.

LLANFIHANGEL GENEUR GLYN. Musical.—Miss Kate Jones, Post Office, Llanfihangel, scored another eis- teddfodic success at Abergavenny Semi- National Eisteddfod on Easter Monday. Miss Jones's juvenile choir from Troedv- rhiw. Glamorgan, succeeded in winning the iirst prize (£10) out of four best choirs in South Wales. The marks awarded were as follows:—Troedyrhiw (82 marks); Barrv Boys' Choir (79); Can- ton (76); while Fochriw was unsuccessful. The victory is more creditable especially as Canton choir, Cardiff, have been win- ners at the National Eisteddfod for two years. At the same eisteddfod the Troedyrhiw LadiesV Choir secured second prize out of four competitors. The re- ception given to the choirs with their talented conductress on their return to Troedyrhiw was enthusiastic, thousands being in the streets, and cheering loudly. The juvenile choir possesses a unique re- cord. having secured first prize each Easter Monday (with one exception) for the last ten years, each year under differ- ent adjudicators, at either Mountain Ash or Abergavenny.

/I O to the Cambrian News" Stores, vT Terrace Road, for the new View Book. Two hundred ani fifty views of Aberystwyth for a shilling. This is how to advertise Aberystwyth.

CORRESPONDENCE. THE DOLGELLEY ADVERTISING SCHEME. SIR,—Now that renewed efforts are being made to bring the varied attractions of our pretty town into wider notoriety, it would be desirable for those interested in so laudable a movement to consider some of the elements most likelv to secure the success of the under- taking. We have been bountifully blessed by Providence with almost unrivalled scenic attractions. There is music in the murmur of the Wnion There is health and vigour in the mellowed breezes of Cader Idris. There is strength in the mighty hills that stand like sentinels around our beloved town but man, that social animal, pines for something more and that something is "Golf." Shakespeare said Come to these yellow sands," but if the great poet were with us to" day, he would have said, Come to these green turfs." Played under the blue canopy of heaven, there is no more invigorating and exhilarating game than golf. Golf is the lonely man's companion, and the bachelor's friend. There is health and joy in that" little wee ball." Well, now, is golf possible at Dol- elley 1 I believe so. I stood one sunny day this week on a high pinnacle overlooking the town and there I saw bathed in brilliant sunshine Llwyn fields with the spongy velvety grass, sweeter than honeysuckle to every golfer's heart, and instinctively came the thought—this is the place but, quick on the heels of this thought came another—where is the man ? I beseech the Advertising Com- mfttee to take into its serious consideration this beautiful spot.—Yours, &c., A W«LL-WISHER. THE WELSH NATIONAL MUSEUM, CARDIFF. SI.R—I regret to hear that the Building Committee of the Welsh National Museum has decided to use a stone which does not come from Wales. Surely, a building which is intended to contain everything of Welsh origin should be built of Welsh materials, espec'ally as there is good stone in Wales. Not only is it equal to. but superior to any found in the United Kingdom. I consider this is an injustice to all Welsh quarries. 1 am also informed that the stone is to be delivered on the site" ciressed and ready for fixing." If this be correct, what a lot of employment is being deliberately sent out of Wales. "Hundreds of Welsh quarrymen and masons, now out of work, would be employed if Welsh stone was used and dressed in Wales. I ask the Committee to reconsider their de- cision, nnd to do their utmost for the welfare of Wales by using Welsh materials, worked by Welsh workmen, for a Welsh National Museum.—1 am, &c., A WELSHMAN. FISCAL POLICY. Sir,—No definite declaration has yet been made by the leader of "Tariff Re- formers" as to what class of goods shall or shall not be admitted free from for- eign parts into this country under the proposed new fiscal policy. Now it seems to me that this question should be made quite clear, or the game of parliamentary "shuttlecock" will continue indefinitely to be played by placehunters of "tine- feathered-oocks" and the wind-blown votes! Is it to be the question of "All British free loaf?" Then let us be told of it. Corn, cotton, minerals, and pro- duce arrive in our market mostly as articles of speculation. Manufacturers and consumers live as it were from hand to mouth. I believe the Chancellor of the Exchequer could create means to swell his purse under most of these heads by taxing the shipper for the use of our free market without placing any extra cost on the consumer. How are American and 'British mil- lionaires made? How are corn and cotton" corners" engineered? Some Liverpool warehouses are full of cotton bales, shipped by American operators interested in the cotton corner of last May. Arrange- ments have been now made to return it across the ocean during the next few weeks. The first consignment of about 18,000 bales left for New York on the 2nd April. It is expected that in due time the same cotton will again find its way to Liverpool, and whether it will remain there, or again be shipped to America, will depend upon the General" of the next cotton corner. Does England really benefit by this game of cross-purposes? All goods are "cornered" more or less in this fashion. Do you think the oper- ator would not pay for the opportunity? It would be a mistake not to consider it possible. In no other oountry in the world could this work be done outside England. In 1906 32,000,000 cwt. of colonial corn was imported' into this country against 58,000,000 cwt. from the foreigner. At present we cannot feed ourselves with the "All British free* loaf." Now Australia. is about to open up many million acrea of corn land by build- ing two new great trunk railways. A prime minister is now here to engage suitable agriculturists for the common- wealth of Australasia. Canada has just completed another great trunk cross- country railway: bringing an immense new area of land ready to the farmer's hand. What could the harvest be within the reach of the "All British loaf" is a ques- tion which perhaps only Mr Balfour can truly answer and secure by so doing the confidence of the reformer of fiscal policy. Perhaps he may do so in the immediate future. or at all events before again ask- ing Wales to pass over to his party at the coming general election. The home market is free to the Amer- ican ispeculator with a population of over 90,000,000, and they have in Great Britain a free market of 45,000,000 in- habitants; a total freedom over 135,000,000 people. These are the ad- vantages (some of them) of operating from over the sea. Germany, France, all countries and colonies are also partakers of similar ad- vantages as America. Perhaps some reader of the "Cambrian News" may reason out the case and let us know the result^—Yours, etc., LLEWELYN DEDWYDD. Borthygest, March 7th, 1910. P.S.—Since writing the above, I find Miss Agnes Cameron, the Arctic explorer and writer, declared before the Royal Geographical Society a fortnight ago:— The prairie provinces of Canada last year produced between two and three hundred million bushels of grain, and as yet south of the Saskatchewan River, only one -twentieth of the land available for wheat growth has been brought under cultiva- tion. TO WYN-ON-SEA. Sir,—Having just returned from a visit to that attractive and charming little town of Towyn, we should like to record our impressions of the place. Possessing, as it does, such great possi- bilities to the angler (the fishing being practically free) and having excellent links, and magnificent mountain encry, Towyn, to our mind, is an ideal spot for the sportsman and lover of nature to spend his holidays; and, but for one thing, we could also recommend it as a wonderful pick-me-up for those who, having spent all the week in a state of confinement, wish to recuperate dur- ing the week, end. To the latter, however, Towyn is not at the present time quite so attractive as to those who can manage to make a lengthy visit because it is impossible to obtain a little healthy and innocent re- creation on a Sunday other than going for a walk. Most health resorts nowa- days have seen the advisability of cater- ing for the week-end visitor and we fail to see why Towyn should not follow suit. On the Sunday we spent at Towyn we expressed the wish of trying our luck with the trout on the beautiful "Broad Water," but were informed that it was impossible to obtain a boat on a Sunday. We then said we would fish from the bank; but again we were disappointed when we heard that tickets to fish from the bank on a Sunday were not granted. We then had to relinquish all hopes of a day's fishing, so went and got our, golf clubs; but, alas, another disappointment awaited us when we discovered that Sun- day golf at Towyn is prohibited. We then asked for a Sunday paper, and were amazed to hear that the local authorities had forbidden the sale of Sunday papers. We do not want to enter into a dis- cussion as to the right method of spend- ing a Sunday. More able pens than ours have already written on the subject; but we cannot distinguish between the man who goes for a walk or visit his friends on a Sunday, and the man who spends a quiet hour or so with his fishing rod. If visitors were properly catered for and encouraged, rnd these old-fashioned restrictions remr ed, we feel sure that Towyn would in 1 Ime become one of the most popular and prosperous health re- sorts to the great benefit of most of the present inhabitants. The railway facilities are not of the J best, although a local gentleman in- formed us that, after a labourious search through a bogus Bradshaw, he had dis- covered a town in the West of England with a worse train service. We were particularly struck with the good fellowship and hearty welcome ex- tended to us by everyone we came in con- tact with—rather a rare thing in a strange place—and we must not forget to mention a comfortable and excellently- arranged hotel and the genial Host and Hostess, the former being guide, philoso- pher, and friend to his visitors, and an able exponent of the gentle art of ang- ling; while the latter so admirably caters for the personal comforts as to make one feel thoroughly at home at once. Hoping to hear, in the near future, that Towyn has become a little more up- to-date.—We are, etc.3 C. W. JONES, L. G. BADHAM. Tewkesbury.

PENGARN. "Rhys Lewis." — The inhabitants of the district had a great treat on Friday in the performance of the Welsh drama, "Rhys Lewis." under the auspices of the Garn Literary Society. The chief characters were— Rhvs Lewis. Mr A J Morgan Bob Lewis, Mr J E Jones Mari Lewis, Miss Lizzie Morris Will Bryan, Mr D Morgan (Dewi Teifi); Tomos Bartlev, Mr W L Rees Barbara Bartley, Miss Mary Jones and Marged Pitars, Miss Lydia Morgan. The Council School was packed to overflowing. The attention of the audience was attracted and sustained, which is a proof of the creditable nature of the performance. Mari Lewis opened the first scene naturally, and Bob reached a climax when he undid his "yorkes.Marged Pitars made a splendid old character. Barbara had little to do ih the second acr, except laying the tea and perform- ing other household duties, but this she did excellently. Tornos. who was working at his bench, did most of the acting, which he did exceptionally well. It was, however, during his visit to Batn College thac Tomos was seen at his best. Will Bryan took his role credit- ably, especially when he had so many lines to .speak. Will was best in Act iv., when, he meets Rhys in Birmingham and takes him to his "crib." The other characters, such as Sergeant Williams, the Principal, Williams tbet. student, and James, the poacher, did their parts excellently. The one who acted the "gamecock" was thought by many to have made a hit. The entertainment was a great success intellectually and also financially.

LLANDYSSUL. The King's Congratulation.—The King has congratulated Mrs Hannah James, Penffin, Horeb, on attaining her 100th year last February. Presentation.—On the occasion {of her leav- ing for Pembrokeshire, Miss Williams, the Tonn, was presented with a handsome silver tea service in recognition of her fifteen years services as organist in the Parish Church, an office she filled without remuneration. Miss Williams's departure will be greatly regretted as services were constantly sought at local concerts, in addition to her church work. She carries with her the best wishes of a large circle of friends and acquaintances. ADgling.'— Anglers have been fairly suc- cessful of late, although the waters were a trifle low. One 'old hand," however, found "there's many a slip 'twixt the cup and the lip." After playing a fine salmon for a con- siderable time the finny customer came within reach of the gaff, which was driven home. When, however, an attempt was made to haul him out the handle of the gaff came off. leav. ing the hook in the fish, which, seeing a hope of regaining his liberty, made a furious rush to get clear. The line ran out, and to make matters worse, the angler had the misfortune to see the end of his line (which was not fastened to the reel) leaving him. He went home minus the gaff-hook, line, tackle, and fish, as well as his usual good humour. Funeral.—On the 5th April, the district was well represented at the funeral of Mr J Williams, Rhydfach, Llangeler. Deceased was a well-known horse dealer, and had won the highest respect by his straightforward business method*; A short time ago he had an attack of paralysis and never recovered. The interment took place at Llangeler Parish Church,„the Rev W Williams officiating.

ABERDOVEY. Literary Institute.—A meeting of the committee was held on Friday evening with the Rev. Rhys Jones in the chair. The members present were Dr. Jackson, Messrs E. L. Rowlands, George Davies, W. Jones Hughes, W. Jones, Robert Griffiths. J. P. Lewis. Richard Wiiiiams. W. V. Thomas, C. F. Ellis. Capt. Evans, and W. J. Eyes. Dr. Jackson returned thanks for the vote of sympathy passed with him during his recent illness. Com- plaint was made that the rooms were used by many non-members. The Committee ordered a notice to be placed up in the rooms that subscriptions are payable in advance, and ordered the Caretaker to enforce the rule. The library report was read by the Librarian which showed a circulation during the last. three months of 532 English books and forty-seven Welsh books. He asked for the appoint- ment of a library committee and a grant for new books. The Committee resolved to appoint a committee and the following gentlemen were elected:—The Rev. Rhys Jones, Dr. Jackson, the Rev W D. Evans, Messrs. R. Williams, W. J. Eves, and Lewis Edwards, and also to grant the sum of £6 The Weather.—During Easter week the amount of bright sunshine at Aberdovey was over sixty hours, and during March 145 hours, which is ten hours above the average of the past five years. The rain- fall was 1.59 inches, 1.16 below the average. Electicn of Guardians.—At the election held on Saturday Alderman W. Jones of Aberdovey was one of the elected guard- ians. Temperance.—The usual weekly meet- ing was held at the Assembly Rooms on Sunday evening with Mr Evan Roberts in the chair. The speakers were Mr. Joseph Jones, Newtown, Mr. M. Gellv. Aberystwyth, and Mr E. L. Rowlands. A song was given by Miss Williams of Bir- mingham. W omen's Temperance Society. — A meeting of ft he Women's Temperance Society was held at the English Chapel on April 5th when Mrs. Jcnes. Brynhyfryd presided. Parts wftfre taklen by Mrs. Rhys, Brynhelig; M ss Lewis, Glanvdon J Mrs. J Lewis, and Mrs. Jones. A sole I was sun by Miss Bessie Jones. Tht- acoompanist was MJss Richards. A vote of thanks to the President and all who tock part was proposed by Miss J. E., Jones and seconded by Miss Owen. Pier House. Miss Parry closed the meeting by prayer.

LAMPETER. Police.—Sergeant Thomas left on Tues- day to take up duties at Aberayron. The Sergeant during his stay ati Lampeter had won a host of friends and was held in high esteem by everybody. Some time ago he was made a deacon of Siloh C.M. Chapel where he had been a useful member. Great regret was felt throughout the town when the news was received that hfe had been ordered to remove. So great was this feeling that a petition to the Chief Con- stable to reconsider the matter was taken round the town and signed by practically all the burgesses. The petition was pre- sented om Wednesday of last week bv a large and influential deputation. The Chief, however, could not alter his plans and the departure took place as men- tioned. Sergeant Thomas is succeeded by P.S. David Jones from Aberayron. Wedding.—On the 2nd April, at the Register Office, Lampeter, before Mr. J. Ernest Llovd, superintendent registrar, and Mr fi. D. Rees. registrar, Miss Elizabeth Thomas, if Bankyplas, Llan- dyssul, was married to Mr. William John Davies, of Maesllwyd, Llanwenog, farm assistant. COUNTY COpRT. Wednesday April 6th. —Before His Honour Judge Bishop Thomas v. Evans.—J. H. Thomas. Gelli- llyndu, Bettws Leiki. farmer, sued Rd. Evans, Tanbank, Blaenpennal, sheep dealer to recover the sum of £25, the balance due for tack of sheep. The case had been adjourned several times. Mr. William Davies (Messrs Smith, Davies, and Evans) appeared for plaintiff and Mr. D. Watkins for defendant. The matter in dispute had been referred to an arbitrator, but he had declined to act. Ir. Watkins now said that both parties had agreed to allow the Chairman of Tregaron Bench to appoint a, fresh arbi- trator and the case was further adjourned. After disposing of a lew judgment sum- monses and the above case, the Court rose, the Judge having only sat for a few minutes. Election of Rural Councillors.—The election on Wednesday resulted as follows: —Lampeter Rural, John Jones (elected). 55; Stephen Herbert Evans. Llanfair- clydogau. Thomas Griffith (elected), 54; Benjamin John Evans. 48. Llanwenog, Evan Morgan Evans. 187: Thomas Gwar- nant Williams, 159; John Thomas Davies. 141 (elected); Walter Davies, 137; David Evans, 122. District Council Election—The following were returned as councillors for the Llanv- byther Rural District Council on Monday, viz.:—LLanybyther (elected): Dr Evan Jones. 14 ¡ Rees Llewelyn Evans, 160; (non-elected), Thomas Jones 99. Llan- llwni (elected), Sir Courtenay Mansel, 111; Thomas Jones, 76; (non-elected), John Thomas, 68. Parochial Church Election—In the election for members on the new Church Council the following ladies were returned un- opposed:—Mis Bebb, St. David's College; Mrs. Lloyd, Deri House- Mrs. Edmunds. Cedar Bank. Mrs Williams The Vicar- age Mrs. M. Davies, College-street; and Miss Hughes, 4. Station-terrace. Eleven candidates contested the seven seats, the polling statical being the <l'hurch House. The following were the successful candi daties:Messrs Roderick Evans, chemist; William Jones, butcher; J. Ernest. Lloyd, Llangwm; J. C. Harford. Falcondale: T. Jones Temple-terrace; J. S. Parry. Glyn; and John E Evans, Nantygelly. Alder- man D. F. Lloyd was elected a representa- tive of the English Sunday School, and Mr. Daniel Jenkins as representative of the Welsh School: the choir elected Mr. D. B. Williams, ex-officio. and Mr. Jenkin Parry organist. Representatives were also elected at Maestir and PentreETach churches. The first meeting of the new Council was held on Monday, at the Lower Schoolroom, when the Rev. Canon Camber Williams presided. Dr Bebb, St. David's College. Chancellor Jones, Gerllan. and the Rev. W. Ll. Footman, St David's College School, were appointed ex-officdo members. Sergeant-Major Baldwin and Mr. Coram Davies were thanked for the good work performed by them in connec- tion with the English services at the Lower Schoolroom, iqjn JSttfLdiay teveningp and asked to continue in future. It was decided to continue the services as they were greatly appreciated by those for whom they were intended, and Miss Hughes was re-appointed sexton. Several improvements were decided upon and com- mitltees appointed to report to the next meeting. Confirmation.—On Monday confirmation was held at St. Peter's Church by the Boshop of St. David's. A large congre- gation had oome together and the number of candidates was sixty, representing the following parishes: Ystrad, 11; Pencarreg, 9; Llanybyther, 1; Lampeter 22; Llan- wnen, 2 Silian, 11: Cellan, 2: Tregaron 2. The candidates were accompanied by their vicars and were presented to his lordship by the Revs. D. J. Evans and R. H. Richards, the Rev. Canon Camber Wil- liams being Bishop's chaplain. Before the ceremony the Bishop addressed the candidates in English as well as in Welsh, and his remarks were listened to with attention. After the laying on of hands, his lordship again ascended the pulpit where he delivered impressive acrcfresses. He was glad, he said to find such good work being done at Lampeter, which was very near and dear, to his heart, and feelingly spoke of the irreparable loss sustained by the sudden death of Mr. David Jones, manager of Lloyd's Bank, who was a devoted and faithful member and chorister, always ready to do his utmost for the welfare of the church.

NEW QUAY. Wedding.—A quiet wedding was solem- nised at Llandygwydd Church near Maes- teg, on Friday, the contracting parties being Miss Mary Teresa Evans, Rock- terrace. New Quay, and Mr. Bertie Jones of MaeSteg. The Rector of Llangynwyd officiated. The wedding party consisted of the sister and brother-in-law of bride, and sister in-law of bride- groom. The week-end was spent at Bristol. Mr and Mrs Jones were the recipients of costly presents. Church Festival.—The annual festival was held on Tuesday at Llanllwchaiarn Parijsh Church. The various Sunday schools were catechised and suitable anthems were sung. In the evening the Vicar of Llanddowror preached to a large congregation. Bazaar.—A successful bazaar was held at Towyn Vestry last week. A substan- tial sum was realised towards the new organ. Mrs. Jenkin Jones, Brynamman, opened the bazaar Neuaddfawr Foxhounds.—The Neuadd- fawr hounds met on Tuesday, by the invitation of Mr. Rees Williams, at Cwm- tydu. Amongst others present were Messrs. Evans and Owen, Ffynonllefrith William Davies, Paimau-duon; David Thomas. Pantycaéll. John Lewis. Soar; J. W. Davies, I" >ed: and Jones. Cilie. A thorough search >f Pendderw, Yspytty, and other dngles wis made. but no sign of a foxfound. This /as attributed to the lateness of the season. Urban Council.—On T resday., there were present Messrs T Walllf, Thomas fin the chair); D. 0 Rees, Evan Lewis, John Davies, Evan Evans, Gi -ffith Griffiths, William Jones Captain Ihomas. Park- stlreet; and Captain Davids, Meirion; Messrs. T. Harford, surveyor; John Jones', sanitary inspector; and T. Lk.d, clerk.— A complaint was received from the in- habitants of Maesypwll and Brynarfor of the excessive flow of water It was decided to place a larger grating at Maesypwll to receive the water.—Mr. John Davies proposed and Mr. Evan Lewis seconded that PictoEL-terrace should be taken over by the Council and the proposition was carried with two against.—Only one application was received for the post of rate collector vacant through the resigna- tion of Mr. Alfred G Davies—Captain Thomas proposed and Mr. D. O. Rees seconded that Mrl. David Jenkin Evans. Chapel House, should be appointed which was carried.—:Mr. John Davies proposed that the district rate should be Is in the pound. Mr. Evan Evans seconded which was agreed to.—Mr. D O. Rees, on behalf of the Town Crier, asked for a distinctive badge, and it was decided to provide a suitable cap.—Complaints were made of damage to the road from Maenygroes, and the Surveyor was instructed to write.— On a letter from the Rev. Ebenezer Lloyd, B.A. rector, as to the scarcity of water in the vicinity of Penlone. a depu- tation was appointed tao wait on Dr Evans, Penywig, to make the necessary arrange- ments for a cistern.—Captain John Evans Fronwig-ar-y-don., and Captain Rees, George-street, were appointed overseers. —Captain Davies, Meirion House, and Mr Wm Thomas, Brynarfor, were re-elected school managers. 'J

TALYBONT. Dedication of New Church.—The dedi- cation service of the new church at Taly- bont on Wednesday was attended 'by a large congregation. The ceremony was performed by the Bishop of St. David's. Until twenty-seven years ago church people at Talybont and district were with- out a suitable place to worship. An iron building was erected in which services have been conducted. In latter years, the number of people attending the church increasing, it was felt that a larger and more serviceable building should be erected. Two years ago a committee was formed to make the necessary arrange- ments and the design of Messrs Deakin and Howard Jones, nyslas was accepted. The builder was Mr. J. T. Jones, Ctefn, Ruabon. The new church, which has seat- ing accommodation for 185 persons, is built on a site given b Mrs. Anwyl, Pen- pompren Hall, a short distance from the main road, and the building cost F,1,600, which with the exception of JE500 has been collected by voluntary subscrip- tions. Generous gifts have been made to the church. After the dedication cere- mony. a confirmation service was held. Mrs Bodvel Morgan presided at the organ.

MACHYNLLETH. PETTY SESSIONS, Wednesday, April 6th.—Before Richard Gillart, Esq., Breeding; Col. Norton, Dr A. O. 'avies, Dr W. R. Williams, and T. R. Morgan, Esq. Transfer.—On Mr Edmund Gillart's application, the licence of the Ship Vaults was transferred from Mr Pattison to Mr David Williams. Sheep Scab.—Edward Pugh, Maester- ran, was charged by P.C. R.. Ð. Jones with having negelcted to report a case of sheep scab. Defendant informed the constable that he was not aware of the existence of scab in his flock. The sheep were out wintering at Penegoes.—Dr. Davies considered it was unfair to farmers when they could not know scab when it required a microscopical exam- opi ination and the County Council ought" to be epetitioned.-Colonei Norton and Dr. Williams &aid that was not a matter for the Bench.—Pined 2s 6d and costs.—De- fendant declared that he would not pay. He was also charged with having allowed his sheep to stray on the highway; but the charge was dismissed. Dog Licence.—Rowland Arthur, Mach- ynlleth, was charged with having kept a dog without licence.—Defendant pleaded guilty.—P.S. Davies said accused took out a licence the following day. There were previous convictio 25s and costs, or seven days imprisonment in default.—Ernest Roberts, Dovey View, was charged with having allowed a dog to stray on the streets late at night.— P.S. Davies gave evidence and the case was dismissed with a caution. BOARD OF GUARDIANS, Wednesday, April 6th.-Present: Messrs M. E. Francis, Cemmaesbychan, chairman; John Edwards, Penegoes, vice-chair- man; Wm Jones, Jmm Evans, Hum- phrey Jones, Richard Hughes, Henry Evans, David Evans, E. M. Jones, J- Davies, J. T. Jones, Owen Owen, J. Edwards (Cemmaee), Lewis Lewis, D. Morgan, assistant clerkj John Jones, master; and the relieving officers. The House.—The Master reported that the number of-inmates was only sixteen. An inmate named Patrick Mulligan, of Waterford, had died and was buried in the Nonconformist Cemetery. Attendance.—A table showing the at- tendance of members was read, the Chairman remarking that those living at a distance gave an example to other members.—Mr Wm Jones: Another case of nearer to church further from para- dise. (Laughter.) Towyn Grievance.—A letter was read from Mr R. Barnett, as clerk to the Towyn Vestry, calling attention to the inajdequate representation of (Towyn parish on the Assessment Committee in view of the fact that Towyn contributed a third of the ratable value.—The letter was deferrred. Pensions.—Replies were received from Newtown and Dolgelley Guardians re- lating to the applications of relieving officers for extra remuneration respect- ing claims for old age pensions. One of the relieving officens sent in a claim for 10s. 4d., being at the rate of 2d. for each case.—The claim was not allowed. Valedictory.—Mr David Evans pro. posed a vote of thanks to the Chairman for hie valuable services during the year. —Mr E. M. Jones said the Chairman really deserted a salary for serving the Board so well. Mr Francis was a man of experience which he freely placed at the Board's disposal.—The proposition --was agreed to and the Chairman in reply, said the assistance he received and the good feeling shown to him had made his tenure of office pleasant. Although dif- ferences naturally occurred, there was absence of friction. He proposed a vote of flanks to the vice-Chairman whose record of attendance was exemplary.— Mr Richard Hughes seconded the vote which was unanimously agreed to.—Mr Edwards suitably replied and proposed a vote of thanks to the Clerk and officials who had discharged their duties excel- lently.—Mr D. Morgan having acknow- ledged, the Master said he completed his twenty-first year in the Board's serivce last month.—It was decided to convey the Board's thanks to Mr Daniel Etoweli, relieving officer, and wish him a speedy recovery. RURAL COUNCIL, Mr Richard Hughes, Rhosyg&Treg, presiding. Pennal Water.—Mr Richard Williams, sanitary inspector, reported having made enquiries relating to a new supply. There was no doubt of the need of a supply of pure drinking water, but it was difficult to find an adequate source. He reported on several possible new sources.—A com- mittee was appointed to meet the Pen- nal Council. Roads and Bridges.—Mr Pugh, Maee- teran, wrote caHing attention to the un- satisfactory state of Hyddgen-road.— The Surveyor saying the Council were not responsible for the road, the matter was left in his hands.—Scuborvcoed Parish wrote agreeing to assist in build- ing a bridge provided the adjoining owners gave the material necessary, and the farmers undertaking the cartage.— It was decided to ask Sir Edward Piyse also to subscribe. Thanks.—Mr M. E. Francis proposed a vote of thanks to the retiring chair- man (Mr Edward Hughes), and the vice- chairman (Mr Richard Hughes).—Mr Owen seconded the proposition which was carried unanimouslI-Mr John fid- wards in thanking the officials, said many matters required to be carried out. The Council had been reluctant to under- take fresh financial liabilities.

VARIATION IN EDUCATION GRANTS. Mr. Haydn Jones. M.P. for Merioneth, has addressed an inquiry to the Chan- cellor of the Exchequer with the view of ascertaining, having regard to the varia- tion from year to year of grants from local taxation towards secondary educa- tion, whether fixed grants cannot be made enabling local education authorities cor- rectly to estimate the amount of funds available for education at the commence- ment of each financial year. Mr Lloyd George, in his reply, admitted that there was much to be said for the suggestion and gladly promised to give it considera- tion.

CARMARTHEN, CARDIGAN AND PEMBROKE TERRITORIALS. The following table shows the strength of units of Carmarthen, Cardigan, and Pembroke Territorials on the 31at March, 1910 :— Estbm't. StrenRth. £ ft* au C fc* m 9 CM O SB SO <8 A CB 93 /-V o °as o °a5 Pembroke Yeomanry A. Squadron (Pembrokeshire) 10 126 9 136 B „ „ 5 106 4 107 C (Oannarfhfnshire).. 106 3 107 D „ (Cardiganshire) 5 106 4 104 Total. 25 H4 20 454 Cardiganshire Battery R.F.A. 5 140 7 137 Pembrokeshire H.G. A. No. I Cc. (Milford Haven) 4 77 4 77 No. 2 Co. (Saunderefoot) 3 77 3 77 No :i Co. a'em\m.ke Deck) super- 2 38 No. 4 Co. (Fishguard) 3 77 1 45 Total 10 231 10 237 Welsh Field Co. R.K. (Carmar- thenshire) 3 210 5 206 Welsh Regiment A Co. (Pem'shire) Haverfordwest 4 118 5 79 BCo." „ Pembroke 3 117 8 133 C Co. (Cardiganshire) Cardigan 3 117 2 99 D Co. (Carmarthenshire) Llandilo 3 117 3 99 E Co. • .Carmarthen 3 117 2 89 F <fc G COB. 2 U, nelly 10 277 7 281 H Co. Ammanford 3 117 S 99 I Total. 29 980 30 879

The House of Commons has voted on the Government's veto policy and the votes in favour of veto reform 357; against 251. Majority in favour of the Govern- lIlentl 106. The greatest speech in the was Mr. LLOYD GEORGE'S. This is he end of the first stage. The Conservatives are getting more angry every day about the Budget) muddle the Lords created. There is Conser- vative talk of moving a vote of censure against the Government for not clearing the muddle. The Lords never did so °°lish a thing and. alas for them5 they cannot repair the mischief. • It is predicted that there is to be Mother general election in June. We do not believe there will be an election in but we admit the possibility. The iberals of Wales do not seem to be dis- Urbed at the prospect and the Gonserva- have non done anything yet to show that they mean to contest every seat in the Principality. The Liberals will gain seats in Wales, and we think there will Liberal gains in the other three nations, he hereditary Lords are not going to be allowed to boss the people of this country. < The movement for providing policemen one rest day a week is making pro- cess, but feeling is strongly against the J*T being a local charge. The HOME ECRETAKY, in addressing a deputation that Raited upon him, said that it was par- | lcularly desirable that a class of workers lIke the police, whose duties were anxious, Sponsible, and arduous, should have the one day of relaxation. It is not likely that the Weekly Rest Day Bill will pass during this session. The country does not Seem to be ripe for this very necessary Reform. The extra cost would amount to about a year. The youths of Penrhyndeudraeth throw 8tones at motor cars, and as they pay no attention to warnings the offenders are to e prosecuted. We suppose a motor car 18 to a youth what a fox or a hare is to the grown-up and that the stones are thrown as a matter of sport and out of no tnore ill-will to the motor or the motorists than the huntsman feels ill-will towards the game he hunts. The boys of Deu- draeth and other places would be wise to throwing stones at motor cars. They 4re not fair game. The Rev. E. S. SHUTTLBWOKTH, vicar of St. Paul's., Kingston Hill, has received a cheque for £1,000 from a donor, who Wishes to remain anonymous, towards the fund for the completion of his church is at present without a tower These donors do not remain anonymous because of exoessive and unreasonable modesty, bU1 in order to avoid the begging sharks "hich would assail them on all sides. We are assured that the person who openly gives a thousand pounds to any good object has life made intolerable by im- pudent beggars who draw the line at Nothing that it is possible for greed to devise It is very difficult to understand the of local authorities. The road between Aberystwyth and Llanbadarn is cleaned up from time to time and the heaps of dirt are left on the roadside until they are worn away by the traffic and the Weather. These heaps when scattered abroad in the shape of dust not only make the roads disagreeable, but the dirt has to be gathered once more into heaps and later on is again worn away. This is a costly, ineffective way of doing work., but nobody complains, not even the people who have to Swallow the dust when there is dust or to Wade through the slush when slush pre- vails. The cost of elementary education is steadily increasing and the tendency is for the cost to still further advance. At the recent conference of the National Union of Teachers a. resolution was adopted in favour of raising the school age to fourteen and rendering illegal all wage-earning child labour out of school hours under that age. There is a growing spirit of opposition to the restrictions on the liberty of the people in reference to education and labour. The Jnost important education a child can have is education in a craft. At present the children in elementary Bchools are not taught to read and never will be taught to read as long as they have school books which they can repeat from memory. The need for food and clothes among the poor is often far greater than for smatterings of knowledge on all sorts of subjects. < A London daily newspaper, which evidently knows nothing whatever about the subject, says that political feeling in is stronger than at the recent general election. We know a little about ^rales, and as far we can judge there is at the present time very little feeling in and there are no signs whatever of that political activity which the London daily newspaper is so sure about. We 1Ihink that the political animosities which are festered during election times are deeply to be regretted and are wholly un- necessary. Nobody wants another general Section. The Liberals do not want an Section. The Conservatives do not want one. The Irish Nationalists do not want one. The general public do not want 'One The Lords have befooled themselves, but. because the Lords have been unwise is 110 reason why people in Wàles, even if they differ on politics, suld hate each Qther and abuse each other. Women are making progress in many directions. They are still too much in the Mature of clothes' pegs, but the female toff is beginning to be laughed at. Women are the equivalents ot men and before long they will possess the political rights, privi- leges, and responsibilities held by men. 1'here should not be one law for men and Mother law for women even in reference to the inheritance of titles and estates. Carriage and prostitution are not in *Uiur,e to be the chief occupations of -omen. Women have a great work before t1t.eorn but that work cannot be even fully llted upon until sheer brute force ceases to be the chief feature in national life. If the brute is to rule in the land then "oman will have to be subordinate to man. 'l\.e great revolution of the political Enfranchisement of women cannot be thieved in one generation. « < The town of Aberystwyth has an estate vhich by a system of extortionate ground r6nts brings in more than three thousand Pounds a year. Notwithstanding this in- rne the local rates are very high and, spite of the income and the high rates, tbere are heavy overdrafts at the bank. Jreadv the Promenade Pier is said to have 1n.ade bad debts if it has made nothing else, but nothing is said about this new device for saddling the ratepayers with heavy elephants. Is there not a single number of the Courcil who has the neces- skill and determination to get to the ^ttom of the muddles, which are a dis- to this place of soft jobs and doubt- fUl silences? We have failed up to the ^"Ssent time in getting the ratepayers to ke interest in their own affairs, but the ^iJie ig coming wTIen even the most indif- erent will be forced into activity. We do t Understand the way members of the Uncil wink at conditions which ought ttot to exist. One of the questions that is being asked all over AYales is how many entiies there will be for the Welsh National Agricultural Show which is to be held at Llanelly this year ? The Welsh National Museum at Cardiff, it is reported, is nola to be built of British stone, and the stone is to come to the site ready dressed! This is very like Cardiff. We are not surprised. Mr. WILLIAM JONES, M.P., has been appointed private secretary to the CHIEF LIBERAL WHIP. It is a wonder he was not given some appointment long ago. He has served Liberalism well. • • • Nobody seems to have thought of any- thing fresh about the Welsh Church Com- mission. It is not true that effigies of the members of the Commission are going to be placed in the Welsh National Museum. We do not think it matters two straws whether a Liberal Government or a Con- servative Government is in office. The great mass of the people are neither advantaged nor disadvantaged by the Party in power. A Bill has been brought into the House of Commons and read a first time to empower local authorities in England and Wales to levy a rate for advertising the district. The measure is needed, but it is almost certain that it will not be passed. Easter was marked by dry weather. There has been so little rain for four or five weeks that farmers are beginning to talk about a drought. It is very difficult for the weather to suit everybody. There are complaints of cold winds> but there is a sort of grumbling consent that the weather might have been worse. The Daily Chronicle" is troubled about the hyphen. Wo advise our London con- temporary to enter into communication with the "Manchester Guardian," which is so hyphen mad that it insists upon printing Mr. LLOYD GEORGE'S name with a hyphen, although he does not use it and nobody who was not an idiot would use it. The Aberystwyth Infirmary Trustees are opposed to Dr. BONSALL'S scheme for pro- viding an isolation hospital adjoining the Infirmary. Of course. There is nothing to be said. The whole thing is becoming a ghastly faroe. The best thing would have been to let the matter drop. The In- firmary Trustees will do as they please and there is really nothing more to be said: We are not nearly so much troubled that local governing bodies have not more legal power to do things that might be done, as we are troubled that they do not do the things which they already have the legal power to do. What is to be said about a bcdy like the Aberystwyth Town Council which has adopted byelaws which it is too feeble, or too stupid, or too idiotic to entorce! < The question of sheep dipping is being discussed in different parts of the district, as will be seen by reports in other parts of the paper. Whether farmers agree or disagree with the requirements of the Agricultural Department the subject is being discussed and action is being taken. Talybont farmers are sending a memorial to the Cardiganshire County Council embodying the resolutions they have passed. The mixed workhouse has been admitted to be a curse since the year 1834. We have frequently called attention to the need for legal power and adequate means to classify those who oome under the Poor Law system. Children should be hoarded out. Wastrels should be kept in a place apart from the decent poor. The imbecile should also be kept apart. There is no reason why the workhouses in each county should not be so used that the different classes could be separately provided for. < The work of amending the administra- tion of the Poor Laws is being undertaken by the Local Government Board. Nothing of importance can be accomplished until the Local Government Board itself is amended. The detail work that depart- ment. has in hand cannot be performed, and ought not to be attempted. A large proportion of the work could be devolved upon other bodies. The break-up of the Poor Law system is not a probable event. The financial state of Criccieth is most satisfactory, and a good deal of the credit is due to Mr. MORRIS WILLIAMS, the rate collector. The Town Council is wise in its provisions and Criccieth may safely claim to be one of the best-managed and most progressive towns in the district. Nothing; is more economical than to levy a slightly higher rate than is required, as the credit balance saves interest on overdrawn accounts which are the most wasteful of municipal arrangements. < At the meeting of the Aberystwyfh Town Council on Tuesday, Mr. HOPKINsaeked whether the rent of the Pier Pavilion for last year had been paid. The -question aroused laughter, but he received no answer. Has the rent been paid? This is a question that ought to have been answered. Was not the rent to be paid in advance P Was it paid in advance? Has it been paid at all ? What have the rate- j payers to say ? Do they not care whether the rent was paid or not? Mr. CHARLES C'ONACHER, the new man- ager of the Cambrian Railways, was intro- duced to the Aberystwyth Town Council on Tuesday. The incident showed that there is a much more reasonable feeling between the Council and the Railway Com- pany than there used to be years ago. Mr CHARLES OONACHER must not be expected to work miracles. The great thing is for idle people of the whole district to do what- ever can be done to increase the revenue of the company. Mr. J. D. REES has been asking ques- tions in the House of Commons. The members of the Government do not always take the trouble to answer him but he does not mind that. All he seems to care for is to ask the questions and whether they are answered or net is a mere detail. We wish he would ask the proper authority whether he is a Conservative or a Liberal? We would like to have a definite answer to this question. Another question we would like him to ask is why Mrs. J. D. REES should not have all the political rights and privileges which he possesses. We think she is more qualified than he is.