The Cambrian News and Merionethshire Standard

HOW QUICKLY? How quietly do you decide? Does it take valuable hours for you to come to » decision on matters which, although they a.re important, are not -•.■worth long thought? i Can you decide more quickly ;more accurately to-day than you could five, or ten years ago? I am not ad- vertising any mental system, butt it's • ■a question worth consider ng. Of course, the point arises as to what ..you are deciding. May I suggest that you take advertising as a matter worthy of consideration—and then de- "cide quickly, first to advertise and 4,hen to advertise in paper. It. READ, j J1 y Editor-Manager.

PERSONAL. Mr. David Williams, J.P., Ashcroft, bu been re-elected president of the Llanybythsr Agriculturaf Co-operat've Society, the mem- tieraliip of which has been increased by twenty- three, and the turnover by £8,000. Lady Astor, the new M.P. for Plymouth, answering the criticism that she is aa Ameri- can, declares that her family represented a Welsh constituency in Parliament a 16ore. John Langborne and his son both sat in that House of Commons. W. J. Morris, a, Welshman at Cam- bridge, has earned the distinction of presiding over the Cambridge Union Debasing Society during the most momentous terms in the his- tory of one of the most famous undergradu- ate inst tutions at Cambridge. This bnlhan, scholar is the son of Mr. D. Morris whose Native town is Portmadoc. By the death of Captain Henry Roberts, Ma«l«ynl <eth, the mining industry -to this disitrict lose." its stoutest champion. He had for over half a century been connected with "rhe Dy.ifc and North Cardiganshire mines and-his extensive knowledge .made him a great authority to be consulted. His loss just at The moment when the iudustry shows signs of awakening will be greatly felt. Much regret is felt in the Towyn district at •the departure of the Rev. Noel Williams, who h* gone to a curacy at Conway. During his wtay in' this district the rev. gentleman has r-ndeared himself to all classes, irrespective of creed or donom nation. A movement is on foot to present him with some token of the esteem in which he was held. What is regarded as a popular appointment is that of Mr. D. S. Jones, Capel Bangor, who has been appointed West> Wales organiser, National Agricultural Labourers' and Rural Workers' Union, in succession to Mr. Jolt. Davies of Llangeitho, who has taken up his as organising secretary for Wains Workers' Educational Association. Mr. Jon. who is a young man with ai practical, know- ledge of farming, has a good grip of rural i-onditions, and is a keen student of tlie pro- blems affecting the country side. Avderman Peter Jones of Aberystwyth, chairman of the Cardiganshire County Ccuncil tsays the "Western Mail"), probably holds the record of lengthy service to the public of Wales. He was one of the old Town C um s- sioners, the predecessors of the Town Ccuncil at Abryystwyth fifty-one years ago. Ever since hf has been most prominent on West public bodies, and last week hp was at lha Welsh Home Rule conference at. Shrews- bury. The Alderman is recognised as the^pes- Hessor. of a particularly keen intellect, and woe go him who cornea within reach of his rapier- itike shafta of "it and satire. Mr. S. N. Jones, O.B.E. ex-alderman of tha Monmouthshire County Council, who died at Newport on Friday, was a wel known figurei in religious work. In March this year (1919) he convened a conference at Aberystwyth of the leading laymen of the Calvinis"lic Metho- ♦Jitete in Wales and Monmouthshire, and thus initiated the movement for the establishment, ot a great central fund for improving the salaries and status of the ministers of tho de. nomination, lIe was elected chairman of the ■Execute Committee of that fund, and during the last nine months devoted prar-t:cnly thfe whole O his time to this great work. Ho was also a prominent working member of the "Court of the University of Wales, being a. governor of Aberystwyth College and a inem- Hier of .the Central Welsh, Board.

"OBITUARY: DEATH OF MR. H. REES JONES. The death, at tho age of 47, of Mr Henry Reea JOD, of Aberystwyth, took place at his ,p&rtrniIs. Mcsele;y House, GeJort.street, Carnarvon, on "Saturday afternoon, aftor a short but severe illness. Mr. Henry Rees Jones was a son of Mr. R<«s Jonc^, borough surveyor, Aberyst- wyth. He eame to Carnarvon some years ago as manager of Boots' Chomist. During the wfcr he left for Abcvrystwytfe for a, while, but recently returned and had akCTI over the •hop of Mr. Francis, druggist in PooWtreot. j He immeoise^y popular in Carnarvon. When he left for Aberystwyth 11" was recipient of handsome, presents, and a meet- ing, was to wish him gOod-bye and goixl VwJt. He was do-Qg fine busincts in hia new mhop, and wss vary popular and also wtftaomaly kind to the poor. He was a lead- :i.tg. member of the Ddraig Goeh Dramatic Company, was born aotor. He was t metnbor of Eagedi C.M. Chapel and took jp-eiat interest in the mission cause connected with that church. Ha was taken ill three weeks and despite the best medical attendance and unfailing nursing death •-•npejrvor'.ed. He leavee fatlier, two si: ters (Misses Jones, Aberystwyth); Mr Jones, eiL arfor, Carnarvon; Mr Llewelyn Jona. agoMt i-o the Nant Eo8 Estate, Aberystwyth; and Conway Jones, Maniueeter, witJi whom general sympathy is felt in hhør hereave- tncnt. The funeral took r>le.cn on Weidiicsday after- noon at the Aberystwyth Cemetery, when the hodjr was met a.t tho Station by the me rubers of tho Masonic Lodge., their worshipfm ma.stcr, Bro. J. Watkin James, Ca-rados-rond. There wrrc a large attendance of the gone.rai public, including the Mavor Eclwara Edwards), several members of tho Town Council and officials, Mr. John Evans (Town (TJlerk), a,11d the Córpnr.t;on employees. Rev. John Davi:«, B.A., Salom Chapel offia- The cke)." mourners weic—Mr. Reos Jonea, borough surveyor, father; Messrs b. Conwav Jones (of Messrs Parry Sons ana Hanson, Manchester), J. Arthur Jones, deputy housing commissioner North LJowe'-yu ■T-onos, estate agent, Nanteos. brothers: Misses (Jctta and Cissy Jone* sisters; Mrs J. Arthur .liene«, Mrs Llewelyn Jones, sisters-in-law; Miss Dorothy Jones, niece; Mr. E. A. Thomas, Miss E. J. Thomas. Pwllhobi, <r,usias; Miss Jennie Jones, Mr. E. R. Davir.s, <.Tlax>ar'an, cousins; Mrs Reynolds, L'aniiar. aunt: Mr and Mrs Jones, Glanarian, undo and aunt. Tiie following friends accompanied iho lxxlv from Cnrnarvon:—Capt John Wil- Jitam, solicitor. Carnarvon: Mr. J. D. Evans, ■excise ofTie'-r, Crniiarvon; Mr. Robert Williams Mœy Carnarvon; T. O. Jontxs <Ciwynfer). Crrnarvon; Mr J. Tthall, Carn- arvon. Wreaths were sent by—Dada, Gcf. and Cis; Ebe and family, Manchester: Llew and Geri; Mr. and Mrs J. E. Hushes, Great Darkgato-strec«' Worshipinl Master, Officers and Brethren of Se-^oniium Lodge No. fJC6, Carnarvon; and Mrs Owen. Hauiiryn, Carnarvon; Mr. James Francis. Erddig, Carn- arvon; Mr and Mrs J. T. Edward Jones, Brynhyfryd, Camarvon; Mr sand Mrs Llew- Br|tobavd, Brvnradiant, Carnarvon; John Wdlinms, Dinorwic-street. Carnarvon; Mr. Bon Francis, Bridge-street, Carnarvon; Bryn, Carnarvon; Mr and Mrs Wynne LJoyd and JoMi, ynstan. Carnarvon; Mr and Mrs Wilson Dand, Gorphwysfa, Carnarvon; Offcers and Members of the Carnarvon Golr dub; Mi*. J. D. Evans, excise officer, Carn- arvon; Cwmni Drama y Ddraig Goch, Carn- arvon; Mr a.nd Mi's Griffiths, Bryndinas. Carrnrvcn: Ysgc.l Genhadol Mark-lane, Carnarvon; Rev. and Mrs J. E. Hughes, Carnarvcai.

THE PLAS MACHWl7LEfH_HOUNDS will meet Tuesday, December 16. Maeateran (foy) Thursilf'V, December 18. Doljr-joff (hare) Satua'dav. D'-cnnber TO Keuiarth (tox), r.t, 10.30.

I Maes-y-Meillion. WELSH DRAMA AT ABERYSTWYTH, j A performance of the popuj ar Welsh drarna. "Maee-y_Meilhon" was given at the Coliseum Aberystwyth on Frida.y night, in aid of the War Memorial Fund, when the large build, ing was packed to excels. This drama which, was previously seen here last February, has »Jroa> fod a sensation in the annals of the Welsh drama and on that occasion it was portra.yed by a oompaoiy from Pontardulaia. On Friday the cast was undertaken by the Ystwyth Dramatic Company. The author, Mr. D. J. Davies, Pontmydy- groes, has undoubtedly proved himself a clever play-wright. He bus so dealt Withf h:, theme as ta allow tlio tjtend o* the 'story to be easily foil-owed, thereby refining through the "ip" which ifr has on the audience at the start. As an object ? has tremendous possibilities. It' rivets, attention, impresses the audience, is capable of doing more good than be dono from a hundred pulpits'. The intense dramatic moments hold one in suspense and tha strong scenes have a marked effect. The story portrays in a. vivid manner the narrow, mindedness and the narrow prejudices exist- ing in some of the Welsh villages. The chief character, Tomos Jones, the host of Maes-y. Meillion was not to be envied. He believed according to hB conscience that a. sin against morality was the greatest, sin in the sight of God and man. He was a religious man, but he was certainly not. a. Christian, or he would have remembered the words, ''Let he is without sin cast the first stone." He gave up so much time to religion as a doacon ai^Soap Chapel that he had no tima for his duties to his fellow-men. Mr. D. Jeffresy Davies (of the U.C.W.) took this difficult part and made a success of it. In thei pathetic moments he was splendid, whilst in hi5 vitrolic abuse in the stormy scenes be displayed histronic abiftties of no mean order. His wife, Catrin Jonea who tried to hoM the sides evenly between father and son was in the excellent ha^ta of MIa T. J. Samuel which is in guarantee of a perfect enaUtt. The daughter Gladys who was determined to marry for love and not afraid of Celling her wcaJthy Bather a few home truths was taken by Mrs John Jenkins. She made the meet of her part, and her naturalness" WlIS much admired. John, the prodigal son, who sank to the lowest level through his father's bigotry was played by Mr Dewi Morgan. This was a character requiring strong emotion and Mr Morgan did ample justice to the part. He was particularly good in the "temptation" scene in Act 3. Mr. Chas. Evans acted the part of Tom Evans, the freethinking son of Sliani Fach in a most capable manner. Hit "return-good-for.evil" policy made him a popular favourite with the audience. The double part of Mrs Evans and Shani Fach was taken by Miss Ceri Williams who ac- quitted herself creditably. Mr. Eben R. Daviee, as William the farmhand at Maes.y. Meillion did his part exceedingly well. He was responsible for the comedy 1 which van through the play. Messrs Tom H. Edwards and E. R. Williams (of the V.C.W.), were very good as fellow deacons at Soar Chapol, whilst Mr R. Ellis was also good as the London policeman. Mr E. W. Thomas created the part of tho Rc\ W. Lloyd, the pastor of Soar Chapel and his interpretation was as near perfection as possible. The whole drama dcligflitfully interwoven with an excellent- combination of laughter and tears. The performance went through without a hitch and showed excellent stage management by Mr. W. H. Jones and his assistants. During the intervals a splendid orchestra under the leadership of Mr Jack Edwards gave some very fine selections of music. Mr T. J. Samuel on behalf of the company thanked the audience for their reception of the play. They hoped, he said, by means of the (trama to help in making the War Memorial worthy of the sacrifice of those it was intended to commemorafe. Mr. Davios, uie author who was received with acclamation tendered thanks -to the performers'. Owing to the large number of persons UD- able to obtia.in admission to the drama it was repeated en Saturday night. The stage furniture was kindly lent by Mr. Hill, Alexandra-road, Sir John Williams, and 1: J. J. Humphreys, and others. It is expected that the receipts will amcunt 'to about £130.

BORTH. MONTHLY MtlETtNu. The Month!}' Meetings wese held Libanua c: Chapai, on Tuesday evening and all day Wednesday. The preaoiicrs <m Tuesday evening were: — Rev?. J. Lewis Evans, Barry, and W. P. Mor gaa, Rl&enane.rch, and on Wednesday, the Rev. John Davies, Aberystwyth, and Professor Davil Williams, Aberystwyth. PERSONAL.—Nurse Jones, daughter of Mr Jeuikin Jones, Caradog, has boon appointed nurse at the Ministry of Pensions Hospital Noh, where she. will take up her duties shortly. She has served in the same capacity SOT about two years at Preesheath military hospital. OBITUARY.—On Saturday at the advanced of eighty-two years, -¡;10 death occurred of Mr. John Davios, Tto o Cottage, whose wife predeceased him about three years ago. Deceased who hswJ been ailing a consiclter- abh, time, leaves a son and three daughters with whom the deepest sympathy is extended. The funera-t Jyok place on Wednesday, the Rev. D. Carom Jcnea officiating. HOME FROM SEA. — Sewml of the fea- turing men came home last week, including C&pts. John Lloyd, Graig; J. Jones, Graigloe; and T. Williams, Franccn; and Mr Henry L. Williams, Larcnian House. BILLIARDS.—Tlie following were the prize- winnoT3 in tho bilkard tournament which was heJd at. Mr. J. Matthias s billia.rdr :-1, Mr James Tibbot, Bradford Hon e; 2, Capt. R; James, Sunny Croft, Llandre; and 3. Mr W. D. Jones, Troedvrhiw.

LLANARTH. LECTURE. — Under the patronage of the Mutual Improvemont Soci'rty Mr G. Evro Evaijs, Ar>erystwyt.h, delivered a lecture on 40 (lays'in the Rocky Mountains. The Itic^ure was we!! attended. Mr Evans described the scenery and made pithy and humorous re- marks, keeping tlio cjWicTice interested from beginning to end. The chair was taken by the Rev. Mr. Lewis, vcar. The vote of thanks was proposed by Miss Lcngcroft and seconded by Mr Be van. VISITORR-Mrs hOll Lw;, the Vicarage; — Evans, Green Cottage, Wern: and Mai I ryttherch, VV a/ /^rloo House, are spending their holidays in the district.

CWMYSTWYTH. SCHOOL ATTENDANCE.—A pleasant, after- noon was spent at the Council School on Friday, when Mr. Jenkin James, M.A., director of education, and Alderman C. M. W lliams, a member of the Education Committee, visited tho school for the purpose of presenting a watch-tone gift of Alderman Williams-to a pupil, Mary Ellen Apple^cn, for her splendid attendance, extending over a period of seven years. An entertainxMaafe was arranged, and in the unavoidable abseacc of Councilor J. G. Morris Davies, the Rev. T. Noah Jones, vicar of Ejjhvj's Newydd, took the chair. The pro- gramme included songs, solos, duets, recitations, action songs, etc., by the children. In the in- terval a speech was delivered to the children and parents by Mr Jenkin James. Alderman Williams made the presentation, and in an impressive speech emphasised tho importance of regular attendance, pointing out the loss sustained by the children through irregularity. He induced the children to promise to emulate the splendid example set them. Aftefward he reviewed the. percentage attendance at the school over a certain period and, though there was still room for improvement, yet. fhe returns showed a, distinct, advance. The responsibility of parents in the matter was also strongly em- phasised. He urged the parents t*o give their children every encouragement to attend regu- larly and punctually. Referenco was made to the much-vaunted cxcuse that, with a large family, it was difficult ito get children ready for school every morning in time, and the caso of a mothe- with a family of thirteen chi d- ren, who had a splendid record for regularity of attendance, was cited. If a. mother who had a family of that size could prepare *he> child- ren every morning, surely there was no excuse for those with sman families. 'Mr. Jenkin James, in his speech, referred to the achieve- ment of M. E. Appleton, especially ItS if hap- pened ti a country school. He mentioned three factors essential too such a performance —sound health, good parents, arM a successful school. He went en to explain the aim of education—the development of interest in the finer things of life and to make good nnd efficient citizens. In illustration he recounted the legend of Ulysses and Orpheus and the Syrens, and contrasted the methods adopted to withstand the charm of music. The end of education, he said. is to provide such fine music that will serve as n: counter-attraction to the lure of evil influences. A hearty vote of thanks to the speakers, and especially to Mr. Williams for his gift, wns proposed by the Rev. D. H. Lloyd and seconded by Mr Morgan, Pentre Brunant, a. former manager of the school. In response Alderman Wrliams thnnhed the Chairman for the able manner in —V'-i 1", conducted the meeting. W'th the j siv'i" of j1:(> anthems the onterta;n- ^uicUfc te.'iiiiaauetl.

Aberystwyth Council BREEZY MEETING. OAN RATES BE REDUCED? Aberystwyth Town Council met on Tuesday, present Councillor E. Edwards (muyor), Alder- man E. P. Wynne (deputy mayor), Aldermen C. M. Williams, Edwin Morris, Daniel T1 cmas, r J. Samuel, Councillors Rhys Jones, B. ítar ior Lloyd, E. Llewedin, John Morgan, T. J. Morrison, Thomas Doughton, G. I ossefs Roberts, J. B. Jenkins, David Davies, Hugh Hughes, R. E Williams, John Gibson, T. D. Harries, T. H. Edwards, Llewelyn Samuel, with Messrs. John Evans, town clerk; Drv Thomas, medical officer of health; and Mr. Gomer Morgan, accountant. VOTE OF CONDOLENCE, Before proceeding with the business, tb* Mayor proposed a vote of condolence vith' tfitf Surveyor (Mr. Rees J ones) in the berca. vemene, he had sustained by the loss of his son, Henry-Rees Jones.—This was agreed id. THE LEAGUE OF NATIONS. A communication was received from the Lord Mayor of Cardiff enclosing a resolution passed at a conference of Mayors and Chair- men of County Councils and Urban and Rural Councils pledging themselves to support the campaign in connection with the Leaguo of Nations Union and urging the Mayor to carry this resolution into cffcct. The Mayor said that Aberystwyth was doing all could to back up public opinion in favour of the League of Nations. Two lec- tures had already been held and further lectures were contemplated. It was decided to reply to this effect to the letter. MORE LIGHT. .The Town Clerk reported the receipt of a letter from Mr. W. J. Feariuides, secretary of tho Aberystwyth Gas Company, in rcferenco to the lighting of nineteen additional lamps. —Mr. T. H. Edwards said the lighting ques- tion was a very urgent question as the lamps should be got ready and h as earlY as" POS- sible.—Mr. B. T. Lloyd said the matter waa being attended to at "the present time. The lamps were in the course of being lit.—Mr. T. J. Morrison: The people will not be aatia- fied until every other lamp is lit." A BIT OF A BREEZE. The Ministry of Transport sent a letter aslyng for plans, etc., shpwing the Aberyst- wyth Harbour as at present. Mr. T. J. Morrison—I should like to know, Mr. Mayor, what they mean by this letter? The Mayo:-—The Town C erk will explain it. The Town Clerk said the letter was a re- quest fon particulars of a.nd plans of the har- bour with a view to gaining information in case of a great Etr'ke. Tho Surveyor waa getting out the necessary information. Mr. Morrison said that if the Government intended to help in developing the harbour it would be a good thing for the town. Mr. T. J. Samuel-It is all very well for these dummy departments to send round ask- ing for information. Nothing ever comcs from it. What has any of the Government depart-, mcnts done for us? Before sending the plans, I propose that the matter be referred back to know exactly what it is proposed to do. Mr. T. H. Edwards—This is a new depart- ment endeavouring to do its duty and we should do our level best to hop it, especially if this department is going to use tho har- bour. Mr. T. J. Samuel—You are talking through your hat man! (Laughter.) Mr. T. H. Edwards—You have already spoken once, and you cannot, speak through your head, iet alone your hat. The Mayor—Order, gentlemen. We will vote on t. On going to tho vote for the sending of the desired information, only Mr. T. J. Samuel voted against. THE DARKNESS OF THE PROMENADE. Miss Tremain, warden of the Alexandra HalJ, wrote calling attention to the dark con- dition of the Promenade in front of the Hall after nightfall. Mr. T. H. Edwards—The Council should certainly get some sort of temporary lighting near this hostel. There is a large amount of traffic up and down that part, especially by young girls. There might be a seriou3 accid- ent there if something is not done. Mr. R. E. Williams—There are plenty of places in the town far more dangerous than near tho hostel. These gir s know every inch of 7t. Tho matter wag rcterrod to the Public Lighting Committee. I POST OFFICE TELEGRAPHS. l Letters were received from the Superin- tendent Engineer, P.O. Telegraphs, Shrews- bury-, applying for the Council's consent to carry Out certain work in connection with an underground telegraphic line. Mr. C. M. Wiilams said this matter had been before them for a iong time. It seemed to him that the Post Office Telegraphs wanted certain privileges, but they were not- prepared to meet the Council. Mr. T. H. Edwards—In many cases their posts biock up the footpaths and are an ■ obstruction, especially in' Poplar-row. I think they ought to have them on orivate property. A VOLUMINOUS MISSIVE. The Town CJerk-There is a letter here j from Mr. Randolph Fear, about eight pages of it. He wants permission to do a iot ef thTigs a\ Plas Crug. The Mayor—I take it that will be referred to the Public Works Committee? Mr. Gibson—How many pages in that ¡. letter, The Town Clerk—Eight pages. Mr. Gibson—I think it> ought to bo referred to the Public Library. (Laughter.) .This finished the correspondence. NEW CHAIRMEN OF COMMITTEES. At a joint meeting of the five standing com- mittees the following were appointed chairmen of the several committees for the ensuing year: —Finance Committee, Councillor Captain E. Llewellin; Public Works Comm ttee, Council- lor David Davies; Sanitary Committee, ^tlder- mah C. M. Williams; Public Undertakings I Committee, Councillor Llewelyn Samuel; Gen- eral -.Purposes Committee, Councillor Captain B. T. Llryd.—This report was adopted. PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE. Mr. Davd Davies presented t £ e report of the Public Works Committee. At a meeting of the Public Works Com- mittee, the Borough Accountant presented the apportionment of tho S170 to be paid by the hauliers in respect of damage done to tho strees by the cxtraordina.ry traffic in timber. It was resolved that Mr. Richard Sayceli, Melindwr, Goginan, be informed that as far as the pla.ns submitted were concerned there did not appear to be any changes contemplated which would interfere with the light of his houses in Vaenor-street by the erection of the proposed garage in Old Ropewalk The Chairman, Alderman John Evans, and the Town Clerk were appointed to interview the seven coal merchants who had applied for an increase on the cartage of coal. It was decided that the whole Commttee meet Mr Hunt, the organiser of the Workers Union, and delegates from the Corporation workmen to discuss their application for an increase of wages. The Town Oerk was instructed to write to two or three other boroughs for information regarding the financial success of electi' c j light undertakings I. A Member.—Has the Committee met* Mr. Hunt and the Corporation workmen? Another I month has gone by. The Town Clerk—I have written to Mr. Hunt to arrange a day most convenient fof the meeting, but I have not vet had a reply, ALLEGED DAMAGE TO PORK. j Mr. Llew Samuel presented the report of the Public Undertakings Committee. The only item of importance was the resolution not to enterta/n a claim of 18s. alleged be due to Messrs. John Williams, Ltd., in respect of some pork which they alleged to have been damaged at the S-aughter House. j SANITARY COMMITTEE. | Mr. C. M. Williams presented the report of the Sanitary Committee. At a meeting of the Sanitary Committee, the Town Clerk was instructed to write to the Min st ry of Health not to urge the Coun- cil to undertake any extensive, works of sewerage and sewage disposal until the. cost of such works has become normal and that in; the meantime the Council will be prepared to carry out what repairs, improvements, and extensions are absolutely necessary. j It was rcsnlvrd that the salary of Nurse- Matron Thomas bo increased to C190 per annum as from October 1st, 1919. artd that all bonuses granted i her sine. that date withdrawn; -that the salary of the Nurse Pro- batoner be increased to £24: that indoor uni- forms be n-ovided for the nurses; that the con- dition of the hosnital grounds be left to the Cha'rman. Councillor T. D. Harries, and the Medical Officer of Health. Mr. T. H. Edwarrl" said that it was neces- sary to explain to the public that out of £190 per annum granted to tho Matron, she had t-o maintain a maid. The sum of S130 appeared ratheT extravagant at fit sight. The renort was adopted. UNEMPLOYMENT IN THE TOWN. Mr. Morrison called attention to the increas- ing- amount of unemployment in the town. He thought the nresent, nn opportune time for having the RoTway Station rebuilt, so as t" rvrovide • some kind of work. He suggested that the Council commv.nicatc with the Com-

MEMBERS OF THE YSTWYTH DRAMATIC COMPANY IN MAES-Y-MEILLION: v Top Ptzw-Mr. Mas. Evans, Mr E. R. Williams, Mr. Tom H. Edwards, Mr. R. Ellis, Mr. E.W. Thomas, Mr. Eben Davies Bottom Row—Mrs John Jenkins, Mr,.P> Jeffrey Daves,1 Mrs. T. J. Samuel, Miss Ceri Williams, Mr. Dewi Morgan. brian Railway which was doing its best for., the bown and the G.W.R. which was one 611 tho strongest in England, witb a view to see- ing what could be dene. The present station J was a positive disgrace to what Mr. Rees Jones called, the "Athens of Wales," and what they called the Queen of Welsh watering places." .Now that the unemployment dole was being discontinued, the" re-bui-ding of the station would create work. He proposed that? the rail- way companies in question be written to. Hr. Hugh Hughes seconded, and said it would be something to relieve the men out cI work.. I Mr. R. E. Williams said the housing ques- tion came firsb and that would create work for the unemployed. Even if the railway com- panies agreed to rebuild the station they could not get the labour to carry out the work. Mr. C- M. William^ asked a question about the erecf'on of houses at Trefechan, and the Town Clerk, in his reply, said the Housing Commissioner had approved of the three sites selected, I.but now wanted to see the p ans of the proposed houses. The Housing Commit sioner had sent to ask the Surveyor to go'ttewn to Cardiff and talk over fhe plans with him. Mr. T. H. Edwards—Why does the Housing Commissioner want our Surveyor got to him? fie ought to come up here. "1: Mr. Q: M. Wrlliams—If there is ah$r' need for conferring. He ought. to come up ^it-re. There are plenty of officials going about the country in connection with their work. A short time ago we thought we were going to ha-,O a. liltlo Tfaraditee cm earth* and it i:' time for the whole country to protest against this sham. It was decided to ask the Housing Commis- sioner to visit Aberystwyth to see tho plans. THE FINANCIAL POSITION. Captain E. Llewellin presented the report of the. Finance Committee. At a meeting of the Finance Committee it was recommended, after considering the esti- mates, that a general district rate of Is. 3d. I'D. the pound be levied for the next half year, and that a water rate of Is. Old. be made for each of the coming two quarters, making a total of 3d. in the pound for the whole of the half-year. Captain Llewellin said that there was P.845 Hichidod in the estimates as compared with kk2, expended in t'ho corresponding half of last year which would allow of the roads be- ing tarred earlieir in the year than hereto- fore. For the footpaths they had estimated for S75 aga ust 921 10s. spent in the previous half year. A sum of E25 lis. 5d.Wä¡{ ex- pended in public lighting last winter and; they now estimated for E630, to include the instal- lation and upkeep for electric lighting and gas, so t'hat the present dark and dreary ap- pearance of the streets and Promenade should come to an end. Notwithstanding these and- other increases caused through higher salaries, Wages, and cost of matenais, it was considered that the rates proposed, namely a Is. 3d. gen- eral district rate and a 3d. water rate, mak- ing a total rate of Is. 6d. in the pound, wonld meet the expenditure and leave a reasonable working balance at the end of the half year. That meant a reduction of 2d. in the pound on the corresponding half or last year, and the total rates for the year ended 31st March nexfc, would be 3s. 9d. in the pound as com- pared with 3s. 8d. last year; 4s. 6d. in 1914; 4s. 2d. in 1915; 4s. 3d. in 1916. The overseers, he understood, wore making a poor-rajte of 2s 6d. for the current hai!f year, so that the total rates for the half year—general district, water, and poor rate-would bo 4s. in the pound as compared with 4s. 2d. last half year. The total rate for the pasft half year' were 5s. 5d., so that the whole rate for the year would amount to 9s. Sd. in the pound. A DIFFERENT STATEME5STra_; Mr. T. H. Edwards miovr-d an amendment tkat the, general Aistriet rate be lid. instead of Is. 3d., a reduction of 4d. At the Finance I Committee he proposed the reduction, out could not get a seconder. Since then he had been looking into things. A iho Finance Committee, after going through the estimates, t was fou'nd that £ 5,U46 lis. 9d. was required. —being £4,410 10s. 6d. general disbricS and £636 ls. 3d. water wOrks fund, which included JE660 transfer in the harbour fund account. A rate of Is. 3d. genei-al district and a water rate of 3d. was decided on which wotz.,d, pro- duce 23,510. That would mean £ 1,536 -to be taken from llhe balance of £3,473 lis. 8d. standing to the credit of tho Council in the bank in September last. The Chairman of the Finance Commrttee said it would leave a bal- ance of abouu £1,700, plus E780 paid out of revenue for capital charges: but {1Q, (the speaker) found that it would leave a balance of £ 1,937, plus £ 1,300- He also found one source of income (Aberystwyth estate ground rents) not brought under the Committee's considera- tion. The ground rents for the year ended March, 1919, amounted to E3,786, and it appeared that the total would be even g-cater in March, 1920. He therefore maintained that the Council was entitled to consider t'bat, and should estimate that half that amount(i;1,900) would be the current, half-year. That- amount, added to the Cl,937 "already mentioned, would leave a credit balance of £ 3,837. The reduction of the rate by 4d. would mean £780, leaving a credit balance of over o, In the courso of his enquiries, he I found that the Finance Committee had paid out of revenue at- diSerent times £ 1,300 that should have been, placed to capital account— i £ 780 for 46, Tho Terrace: £ 450 far another property: and other smail items. Ttia year that 46, The Terrace, was bought, if the busi- ness had been properly attended to, arrange- merits for a. loan might have been proceeded s with at once. If that had been done the rate- payfrs thafc year would have had a rate of 4d. less than whaft they actually paod. Whether | that property was bought for the purpose of making "Winter Gardens" or anything else it | ought to have been pa.rt of a scheme for which the money could be borrowed. In considering 'the credit balances £ 1,300 should be included, making a grand total of £ 4,300. That was highly satisfactory and in asking for a re- ductiou of 4d. in the rate he was only really ask ng for the 4d. overpaid when 46, Marine- tetrace, wasj bought. In his appeal to the electors he said that if ejected he would try to keep the rates as low as possible. Ho was there to do his duty to the ratepayers as 1 promised. Rates should not be made to create lafge balanced but tíO meet expenci-ture. The finances qf thft^Jbbrough were in ah ^excellent position, the* Icital -indebtedness being only about one fourth of the maximum borrowing power. He waspleed to find the Borough Accountant quite conversant with hi work and having a good grip of affairs. To alter the Is. 3d. to lid. on the demand notes would be quite a smail clerical matter. Aberystwyth had had a very good season, but at the same time, with the present high cost of living, every Is. which the ratepayers could save was acceptable. He had not ventilated the matter in anv bickering moofi, but iust to show rates shouid not be made to create large balances. Thev was always a danger in large balances iind -the Council might be tempted to spend money unnecessarily. The Mayor-Will anybody second the amend- ment? Dr. Harries—I 3m not in a position to say I agree with Mr. Edwards beenuso I have not gone into the facts; but the lucid statement t he has given us makes one think that he it t absolutely right. 1 Mr T. H. Edwards—Has DO one got the cour- j age to second it? Dr. Harries—Yes. I will with pleasure. Mr. J. B. Jenkins said the Chairman had told them that £1,700 was barely sufficient to meet expenditure and carry over a workiag balance until the summer rate came in. They only had C700 in hand :n the borough fund, ana all expenditure was increasing every- where. Captain Llewellin, replying, said a little know-edge was a dangerous thing. Mr. Ed- wards told them that a balance of £1900 should bo available. It would have been had everything been successful. It was all very well to talk about ground rents, but PJOther thing to. make an estimate..Nothing had 1 een said about the "white elephant," inown as the harbour. That was costing the rate- payers £2,000 a year. Mr Edwards also said that rates were not made to create large balances, but that showed that he (iid not know any- thing about public bodies. They wi-.i-c trying t> make the rates as low as possible in v.-inter and summer. No ratepayer wou.d thank them for reducing the rate if they w6re obliged to pay a heavier rate the following half year. Mr. Edwards had attempted to play to the gallery." The estimate was only fair and rea- sonable. The balance was necessary to carry them over until the season started. On bung put to the vote, only the proposer and seconder votped for the amendment. PUBLIC LIBRARY. The Mayor presented the report pi the Public Library Committee. At a meeting of tho "Public Librar? Com- mittee, Alderman Daniel Thomas was ap- pointed to replace Captain David James and it was resolved to p ace on record the sincere appreciation of the valuable services rendered by Captain James as chairman- and a'so Mrs. A. E. Jones who had resigned. The Mayor, commenting on the report, said the Committee regretted losing the valuable services of Captain James and also Mrs. Jones who was being succeeded by Miss Johnson. The report was received. GENERAL PURPOSES. Mr. B. T, Lloyd presented a report of the General Purposes Committee. At a meeithg of the General Purposes Com- mittee it was resolved that subject to the sanction of the Chief Constable (since obta ned) P.C. David Thomas Richards be appointed in- spector of hackney carriages, pleasure boats, et-c., and that application be invited by adver- tising for other inspectors. It was resolved that) an honorarium of £2 be granted to Mr. J. D. Spencer in considerat-on of additional labour and expense in advertising juring the past season. Mr. T. H. Edwards said he expected to hear something about the pubtic baths. There v. as a feeling in the town that they should be- come the property of the Council. It was a very important matter, especially for tbose persons lodg ng students. There wdre hund- reds of houses in the town without baths and it was very desirable that the Council should have public baths for their convenience. ISOLATION HOSPITAL. Dr. Harries, in moving "that in future patients permanently resident in the borough be admitted into the Isolation Hosp tal free I of charge," said that for many years he had held this view that isolation hospitals should be free, especially no the poor. With that contention he had been supported by practi- cally every medical man in the civilised world. It was a well-known fact that isolation was the only effective weapon they had against {-he spreading of disease. At present they I charged for admission and because of this when a child became infected its parents kept him out of sight so that it should not be taken to the hospital. Many of the children who attend the isolation hospitals come from hove s. After s'x weeks they .return home to the hovels again where they are greeted by empty cupboards. Then comes a demand for the parent to pay up. It was scandalous. They provided free hospitals for expectant mothers and persons suffering from certain diseases. Indeed, practically all sections of the community ware provided for except in- fected children. In the matter of expenditure it would only mean a few extra pounds and this grant was a greater necessity than most of the things which the Corporation spent money on. He had asked the Bo-ough Account- ant to get him some information of what was done in other towns. When he subsequently. asked the Borough Accountant whether he had any replies, he Raid Yes, but you are not to have them" He told the Accountant that the information was needed for the public, but he still refused to let him have it, saying: "1 have been tod not to give it you." He did not know who to!d the Accountant, such a th'ng; but he wis quite satisfied it was not the Town Clerk who was too much of a gentle- man. Whoever it was, he was guilty of a dirty. low, mean, trick. Probably he was one of those men who snent hours and hours; wasting the time of the Town Clerk and Bor- ough Accountant. However, he vas able to get the information which showed that the practice of allowing persons to enter the iso- lation hospitals free of charge was generally adopted. The cos4 wou'd not be more than Efo a year. Mr. Hugh Hughes, in seconding, said IJe: could not go into the medical side of the question; but he could say that there wag a general feeling that the cost of maintenance in some cases comes very hard on the poor parents. The speaker quoted instances of hardship and said this compelled the children to go into hospital and then compelled them to pay for it. It was iiitli time to make the, Institution frer- of charge. Mr. T. H. Edwards-Does this pe.-manently rodent" include i-lie students in the town? The Medical Officer-The students are in- eluded in thp statistics. Mr. R. E. Williams—It should be under- stood that only ratepayers could be admitted free of charge. Mr Samuel said fiho matter required a good deal of consideration. If they were going to make it a free hospital why chaf-ge visitors? The question had bfen before them for many years. The Comm ttee had never insisted on | anybody paying if they coul" not afford to do so. The only people who had been sued in the County Court for tlie fr"" were those who always wanted everything for nothing. In one instance parents sent thp children to the hos- nital and were most nxious to ret rid of them because thev had the house full of visitors. The cost, did not matter at that. time because they were making money: but when they were asked to pay they refused and said the hos- n'tal was a town affair and ought to be free. Tf the ratepayers were prepared to go into further expense it was entirely a matter for them. The Council was only the public trustee. ¡ The Committee, had reduced the charge to 7s. 6d. and he would defv any person outside the Jhospital to keep a child for 7s. 6d. a week. Every case that./came before the Committee was deailt with on its merits. He r«ronosed' that the mattor be referred to the Sanitary Committee. Mr. Rhys Jones said 7s. 6d. meant a great deal for some families. A man w>h a. Inree family did not earn 7s. 6d. to keep each child. They forrot. also, that in addition to paying for mainten°nee pt the hosr>Ual they had to pay "fl;(' \1t.l>'n! ^fforft <?ovie. Re- garding the remark that the Committee was T, r not hard, he knew the case of a man who was told he would be put in the County Court, whilst he was in a sanatorium Mr. T. H. Edwards said the proposition was supported by all the medical men in Aber- ystwyth. Infected persons were made to go to the hospit'al and had to sign a form promis- ing to .pay. The Committeo were asked to advise in fixing the fees payable and if a per- son has a friend or two on the Committee the chances are that the fees that case would be much iess. Mr. C. M. Williams, in seconding that the matter be referred back, said they ought not to be carried away by sentiment. Dr. Harries had enough eloquence to make them believe almost anything. People seemed anxious to go to the hospital now and a good many rich people were amongst those. They only charged 7s. 6d. which was a very small amount. Mr. Llewellin said that by making the hos- pital free t would not add much to the bur- den of the town. Dr. Harries—It seems to me that underlying the remarks of Mr. Samuel and Mr. Williams^ the whole objection resolved itself into a ques- tion of "filthy Jucre"- Mr. Samuel—Over point of order, sir; .4b^j is a matter which ought to go into Cotit- mittee. Dr. Harries-Yes, certainly. Have it xfei cussed in a "hole and corner" meeting. Mr. Samuel-I maintain you have no right to speak further unless you reply against óLll adjournment. The Mayor-Please allow Dr. Harries to proceed. He is quite in order. Dr. Harries, continuing, said he objected to an adjournment on the groands of urgency. Unless the hospital was mado free they might find the town putrd with disease. Sooner or later they wou.d bo obliged to make the hos- pital free. It was agreed to send the matter' to the Sanitary Committee. RECREATION GROUNDS. Councillor G. Fossett Roberts moved "that a Committee of five members be appointed to consider the question of recreation grounds for the town and report thereon." In doing so he urged the necessity of having a recrea- tion ground for the boys and girls of the town. They should go into the matter seri- ously and appatet» a strong committee. Similar commiti-eos had been appointed before but nothing had become of their delibera- tions. Dr. Harries agreed with the proposer, but said that when a previous committee were in- vestigating near the Smithfield the res dents there hoped they would not make a play- ground there for children to make a no;se. Mr. Samuel expressed the hope that the matter would be dealt with thoroughly. Messrs. C. M. Williams, J.B. Jenkins, Capt. Llewellin, Capt. Lloyd, and Major Fossett Roberts were appointed as a coin mittee.

Football. CARON TURFS v. YSTRAD MEURIG COLLEGE. The Caron Turfs eleven entertained Ystraa Meurig College eleven in a friendly game on Saturday last which resulted in a win for the home. side. The weather was not at all ideal for foot- ball, owing to a strong wind sweeping up the field which rather spoiled phe run of the play. With the wind in the r favour, the College eleven failed to make good in the initial half, owing to the splendid defence of the home side they did not appear to be afc all danger- ous to the home goal. At the outset the home forwards showed some clever combinad play, and the visiting goalie was kept very busy. The "Turfs" attacked cont nuously, and in one of these an infringement occurred in the penalty area which lead to Aubrey Thomas finding the net. The home forwards were continually storming the visitors' goal, but partly throug hbad luck and partly through^e grand display given by the visiting goalie, (lie teams changed over with one goal in favour of the home s'de. The second half found the College eleven im- prove; but all their attempts at scoring were always broken up in fine style by the home- sters' defence. Gomer Evans started a fine movement for the home side, and after draw- ing the defence, passed the ball to Evan Thomas, who, after a brilliant and short in- dividual display, found the net in fine style. Further attempts by the home side resulted in no further score, and the whistle went with the game in favour of the homo side of two goals to nil. The home side is t-o be con- 1 gratulated on their grand display and for de- feating Ystrad Meurig, a team which was undefeated until last Saturday. Congratula- tions should also be given the referee, Mr. W. D. George, for the splendid way he controlled the match wh'ch resulted in it being the clean- est game ever witnessed between these two teams. Ystrad Meur;g--G. C. Lewis (goall. J. H. Jones, David Morgan (full baeks): T. Williams, Albert Parry, W. O. Edwards (half backs); Cyril Davies, R. M. R-osser, Iorwerth Jones, Bertie Davies, A. Jones (forwards); linesman, David Williams. Caron Turfs—H. H. Jones (goal): T. A. Thomas, E. B. Evans (full backs): I. Jones, W. J. Thomas, J. R. Jones (half backs): R. B. Jones, Gomer Evans, S. M. Lewis, E. Thomas. A. Edwnrds (forwards); linesman, Glyn Rees; referee, Mr. W. D. George. NEWTOWN v. MACHYNLLETH. Played at Newtown on Saturday. The home team won the toss and took advantage of a strong wind. They were soon at the Mach- ynlleth goal and gnve Lum'ey. plenty to do for some time. At length. Davie' got away on the left and sent in a good rniddfe, but W. Arnold missed a carSain goal by kicking high over the bar. A few minutes later, after a centre by Owen, he repeated the operation. Newtown, after this, put on st-ong pressure, and scored three, which seemed easv goals, Lumley should certa nly have saved one of them. Machynlleth ran up and Edwards sent in a stinger and W. Arnold should hayr broken his duck ths time. Close on half time Newtown scored No. 4. Half-time— Newt,c,wn 4 Machynlleth Nil. Machynlleth, on resuming. htd the wind. but made noor use of it. trying uscles^ long pass- ing. The Newtown team even played better against the wind. Their short passing. was the r"ght game and from the resulting play addod three more goal". Machvn'leth fore and aft were out, qf ioint, and the Committeo will have to izet new blood, especially in the forward line. Newt-own pjaver1 freelv against a poo- defence. Finney revelled in the centre and LWd at full back was a power of strength. Fial- 11 N«wtown 7 goals. Machynlleth Nil.

POINTS OF VIEW. CAPTAIN JOHN EVANS BY J.lf.H. Captain John Evans of M Kord House, Abor- ayron, died at his residence, Milford House, 011 Thursday, December 4th. aged seventy-six years, after one week's illness. H. was a 8011 of Abermarles, in the parish of Henfymyw. He went to sea, following the lead of most of the enterprising lads of those djqs. H. surpassed his compeers in studying for and obtaini ng a master mariner's extra-pass earti- ficate. This trait of setting for hfmself a task and of accomplishing- it was a distinguishing char- acteristic that marked him out from alllesl his colleagues 'n every walk of life. Notwithstanding his mathematical know- ledge, be seems at one time to work out Jais t calculations as to latitude and longtitude according to the formulate of tae old scho& of e&i, When I was in school at GVan tfeaai, which was a kind of exalted elementary establsh- ment, boys when homo from sea came there during the winter season for a few months' schooling in navigation. What attracted one's notice was that their exercisee presented one common feature v;hich, to the rest of us, was a subject of wonderment. They worked ont their calculations on extra sized foolscap paper, covering the page to the rerT edges, north-south and east-west. They looked to us a kind of glorified and everlasting long- division. At middle aire, Captain Evans retired from sea. He had married Anne, a daughter of the late Mr. Evan Davies of Blaenau Gwenop. and following that important event he settled down at Aberayrotn and founded a business which developed into enormous proportions in corn and t'mber, including, later, saw mills and auctioneering. His wife, who survives him, is a sisfer to Mr. Thomas Davies of Hcnbant Hall, who is as spri7btly and adive Ih: a boy at the asre of e'srhty-six; to Mr John Davies, London House, Aberayron; .the late Mrs Tbomae Jones, Cwrt- newydd; and Mr. Evan Davies and Mr. Joak n Davies, of. Gors Villa. Captain Evans brought home with him from his cabin tomes of these astronomical and spherical calculations, worked out on large good quaity folios. Sometime later his friend, kir. Owes Wil- liams, a fellow deacon, eyeing these tomes, saw in them just the right material for pack- ing his wares, for paper was scarce, and said so. Captain Evans replied" You arc welcome to them," aud Mr. Owen Williams took them away and used them accordingly. Later I happened to be in MT. Owen Wil- liams s shop, and casually picked up a leaf- the uppermost on the pue—and at the lower corner, under a wlio,e ileid of figures, written In Captain Evans's neat handwriting, there was the hymn :— Yn mhlitn holl ryfeddodau'r Nef, Hwn yw y mwyaf ua. Gwel'd 3-c Anfeidxoi Ddywfol Pod, Yn gwisgo natur dyn." One may imagine Captain Evans on a quiet evening on the tract-jess ocean, after having completed h;s ca..culaioll, upon reference to 3un or stars, and being impressed how the Firmament dispiay'd The wonder o: liis Works; "his-Jpio^yhts would revert to the higher wonders- Can it be that the mystery and sublimity of the incarnation have been ever put, in any language, n four lines of such pregnant and penect beauty? This was a distinguishing faculty of our friend. He had the capacity to wonder. Cus- torn was not allowed to staie this richest of all endowments. Life, fo him, was very good. PaJcy, in the last century but one, drew a delightful inference to the goodness of God from a shoal of small fish wh.,ch he saw leap- ing n the line of the breakers on the shore, and flashing in the sun. They were, he thought, obviously enjoying it and their ecstacy argued a creativei cause which was happy and happy making. He bad trained himself to look for and to apprehend the joy of the world, the endless interest and charm of things. It is said that a man of th rty years of age recovered his sight by an operation. Do you hear that bird singing?" he asked his com- panion. "Yes, it is a lark." "But do you see it rising as it sings?" He turned round, thinking of the birds he had hoard, but never before seen, and asked "Why don't people make more fuss about tfaern?" One of the unrecorded sayings of Jesus is: "Wonder at the things that are before thy eyes." Captain Evans belonged to the ejass. re- stricted in number, who nevef ceased to find things L40 wonder at. This trait, perhaps, was in accord with his ingenious contrivances in things great and small. In the pursuance and the carrying out of an idea he woud forget time and pace and the necessity of the body. He would with his own hands construct a miniature cabinet of ei-yptfe design, a barrow, a winch, or a ves- sel. Thirty-five years ago ho built, with the assistance of the expert adrco of the late Mr. D. Jones, shipbuilder, the sloop Cadwgan," which plied with conspicuous success for twenty years solely for his owan business. It was a boast of his, and a curious fact, that for a long period he never insured her. It was the last vesses, built at Aberayron. She was eventually sold after a good day s work for £ 700. He had the eye to see the timber for its ribs before they were cut. The- late Mrs. Griffiths of Old Bank, who owned Caegwyn, Felintach, at the time, was disposing of the rimber on the farm. Captain Evans became the buyer. He used to say that the trees seemed to have been grown in height and warp specially to answer to the design of his boat. It, was a pretty model and in draught was built to su't the Aberayron harbour. On the 1st January, I went with him to Wicklow in the "Cadwgan." Captain Jenkin Jaiaes of Goitre, once master of the "Bee," was the skipper. The voyage became a mem- orable one. Tabernacle vestry room will remain always a memorial of his capacity to plan and con- trive. To convert an old builcfcng into its present perfect accommodation and proportions was a notable achievement. More remarkable still woo his resource, dexterity, and enterprise in detach ng Taber- nacle pulpit and "cor mawr" from wall and floor, suspending them an pulleys and moving them in perfect balance onward to their pre- sent position, without straining a panel or a stave in order to make room for the organ. He also fitted into the structure, in complete harmony of colour and filigree, the rotatory hymn indicator now in use which attracts the attention of the curious. Dr. John Williams, Brynsicncyn, when he saw it said "If the man who invented it were an Engt'shman or Scotchman he would make hundreds of pounds by it." To pick out i-he number of the hymn in two books, and the number of the tune, on the usual flat board is as confusing as a problem in vulgar fractions. By this patent one set of numbers only is exposed at one time. He was elected a deacon of Tabernacle Church twenty-seven years ago, at the same time as Messrs Lewis Jenkins, J. R. Evans, D. Jones, Cambrian House; J. M. Howell, and the late Mr. J. Jones, Quay-parade. He ful- filled his part well and truly. As colleague he was loyal and generous. Among manv excel'ent traits the. chief and rarest was guilelessness. Wordsworth's description applied to him:- "Mae llyfr breuddwyd yn ddau fyd i mi" Dau fyd ardderchog. dau fyd pur a da, Yn mbob un gallaf fyw yn mhelt o ofn drwg Llid ni ddaw ataf, gan na cheisiaf hi- Na hud tafodau cyfrwys, mac'r hin yn liyfryd, Goludog yw'r tymmorau o yd a gwin: There are onlv a few whom I shall be more delighted to meet again. He leaves a widow and five sons, viz., Mr. Evan Evans, M.B., Lampeter, who served for three and a half yea.rs in the war in Belgium and France, and was awarded the M.C.; Mr. John Evans, F.C.I., jfliblic analyst of Sheffield, York, and Cardiganshire; Mr. David Evans, land valuer under the Local Government Board, Carnarvon. He was a member of the Territorial Force before the war and did ser- vice in the army during the whole term of the war; Mr T. darfield Evans, M.D., who was medical practitioner at Port Talbot when the war broke out. He joined the army in 1914 and served during the whoe period of the war in France, Egypt, and India: and Albert Evans, medical student, who joined the army soon after the outbreak of the war, served throughout the campaign in Belgium and France, was in some of the roughest fighting, aud was awarded the M.C. The five sons were present at their father's death. The funeral took place on Monday, Decem- ber 8th, when the remains were interred at Homfyn,yw Churchyard. The Rev D. Lewis Rees, B.D., officiated at the house and at the graveside. Mr. Dannie James was the under- taker. The mourners were:—First carriage, Mrs. Evans, Mrs. David Evans. Miss Nanse Evans, Mrs. Davies, Henbant Hall; Mr. J. Davies,, London House; second carriage, the five lions; third carriage, Mr. and Miss Enoch, Mr Jen-

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Important Issue. WELSH WKS CORPORATIOII, L As will be seen by an advertiseuaaat it another column the Welsh Mines CorporvAiAm Limited arsnoamoe thai issue of 44,000 1D per cent participating preference shares of 21 eaft at par. Tho new issue is of considerolao interest to West Wales readers because th* chairman of the Company is the Right, Bom. he Earl of LL-burne, and he is supported by N. Goldman, 96, RicJg-mount Gfcrdeas, London, W.C.I, chairman Lisburne Syndicate Ltiakifcad; C. S. Quartermaine, RoyaJ Automobile (Sab, Pall Mall, London, S.W.I.. Chairman, Saa Sal- vador Spanish Iron Ore Company (1909/ Limited, a-nd E. A. Wakefield, LymehurSt, Esher, Managing Director, Lisburne DevehSp- ment Syndicate, Limited. The manager 18 b gentleman very well known in Cardigaeehir* —Mr R. R. Nancarrow, Associate Inst., K.M., Pontrhydygroes, Cardiganshire, and ifhe more- tary is Mr Philip J. Payne, Registered OScas, 80. Bishopagate, London. E.C.2- The prospec- tus stages that the Company has been forum& to acquire and develop valuable minirg-ans water rights over an area hereinafter d exceed ing three square milas in Central Wata, and (2) to acquire and treat extensive am dumps at the Frongoch Mine, adjoining the before-mexeio-ned area. As to (1): The mining area to be acquired by the Company consists of the mineral our- face and water rrghts over 2:500 acres lyimg to the north of the river Ystwyth in Cardi- ganshire in which are inckaod the Gwait-h- goch, and Cell Maines. The Company will acquire this property by as Under-Lea e from the Lisborne Development Syndicate, Limite-d (the Vendors), of 80, Bish" opsgate, E.O., for the term of 40 years from the 25th March, 1907, less 10 days, at a rens of JE150 per annum, merging into a royalty 08 one-thirtieth of the price or value of the min- erals obtained each year. Mr. R. R. Nancarrow ("the Company's MM- ager) reports that the mines are situated in one of the richest lead and zinc districts ia Wales, the sett being adjacent to propertieu which were worked until the year 1893 with a resultant sale of mineral to the value of orer £ 2,000,000. The Gwaithgoch. Mine actually adjoins the once famous Grogwinion Ibse. which yielded ores to tihe value of over a quarter of a million sterling, and is traversed j by lodes which proved so produotive in thaa mine. An analysis by Masses. F. Claudet. Ltd., of London, shows that zinc ore (blende; produced from the Gwaithgocih Lode (over 4;¡¡. inches wide) in tihe western winze is of excel- lent quality, as a bulk sample gave 59.26 per cent. zinc, 1.16 per cent. lead and 12.4 ocs. or silver to the ton (2,240 lbs). Bcfh the Pant- y-hirian and Cell Mines, which will also b« acquired, give every promise of being highly productive. <j!; As to (2): The Dumps were formed abouv vho middle of last century .from the working of the Frongoch Mine, and a.re estimated by Mr. R. R. Nancarrow, at 150,000 tons and to contain 5 per cent. of zinc ore (blends) at which, owing to the greatly improved process of ore dressing by means of an oil separaitina plant for treatment of the "slimes," it is antilcipatted that an 85 per cent. recovery wilr be obtained. The working of the Dunipa phould therefore produce .6,5 tons of blende concentrates, averaging 50 per cent. zinc. work is to be proceeded wjth as quickly as possible. It is intended that the develago., ment of the mining a;rea should proceed cas- currently with the treatment* of the dumps. In the opinion of the Directors, the pros- pectus of producers of lead and zinc ores in Wales are exceptionally bright. In view or the work of reconstruction ne^ensitated bv the expansion of industry generally, the demand for lead and zinc is expected to be very great for yoa.rs to come, and it is anticipated dIM the present prices will not only be maintainor but advanced. Never in the history of Welsk lead and rinc ore mining has there been period Eo promising to the mine owner am offering such an opportunity of pilrticipatiug 1-1 the coming prosperity of this industry.

COMBATING VENEREAL DISEASE. ADDRESSES BY DOCTORS This week two meetings, under the auspscee of Cardiganshire branch of the National Council fcr Combating Vemerett Difeases were held at Aberystwyth. On Motr day a meeting for women only took place at Shiloh Schoolroom whec Miss Tremain, wardla of Alexandra Hall, presided over an attend- ance of four hundred. In the ab ence of Dr Mary Douie, London, the. advertised speaker, an address was given by Dr. Victoria Bemneftt, London, who at the con elusion was thanked on the proposition of Miss Dalrymple, seoondad by Mrs. Campbell James. On Tuesday night & largely-amended public meeting was held at St Michael's Parish JBaXI, presided) over by Major Abraham Thomas, T.D., medical officer f. healtSi for tie borough. Dr. J. C. Macalister, Liverpool, gave 811 address, describing in strong- terms the tA» ruble effects of impurity. Dr. Victoria Benn#" referred to the effects of the hidden plagUe In family life. Canon Williams proposed a ratt of thanks to the speakers, and this havisg boen seconded by Alderman C. M. Williams, was carried unanimously, and a similar com. plixneni, OIl the proposition of Mr. Jenka James. M.A., was accorded the Chairxnan-

LATEST MARKETS. Hereford, WedinesdayItather smaller at tendance with Christmas feeling prevailiag Wheats inquired for at fill controlfcd raw the supply being ratlier op, the small side. Prsi class malting barleys must be written 5s. pe; ouarter lower, seoondary grades from 10s. U r 15s. below recent vahies, and very low giadei 1 from 15e. to El lower, these being practiraJl unsaleable at the moment. Oats a bettei demand, prices unchanged. Beans fair inquiry at recent rates approximate values being lors to 108-. per quarter. Whitland, Tuesday.—Seventy cattle and 2« sheep were graded, the auctioneer being Mi T. Bevan Arthur. The cattle were a partisu lary nice lot. There was a good demamd to cows and calves, which realised prices froe £ 28 to. £ 32; yearling cattle up to £ 9 15s.; twe year-olds up to £ 10 10s.50 oalve- re->bw» prices up to £3 M.; weaner pigs up to JH log Hereford. Wednesday.—The. totals were no muoh, higher, but trade was firmer than lam f. week, and rates in soma cases advanced, Pi, f were selling still better, both c,ti and stros stores, whirle fat pigs are in demand at Gos eminent rates. Sheep also Improving, tor lambs making 60s. to 70s. for best pens. Butet ering calves very dear from jE4 15s. to El snd up to £ 12. Store cattle s>teadv, and muo •bu?nnes9 passing: a shade better than la« «' week's rise for anything well grown. MUkw up to £50. and more if with calves. Wedn,esdaT.-A good market, aiwf rates J) great variation on lMi week. Blenheims aboc 10s. to 14s. 6d. per pot, pippins 3d to 4d ix lb; other dessert 7s 6d to 9s 6d: cookers 4s i 7s 6d: better class up to lis 6d and 12s; pea: 5s to 10s., and up to 18s Dor best sort" Wednesday.—A good market of 320 lots an late rates fluctuate*, but not much change o the average. Top prices wereChickens 13 up to 17s per couple-, ducks lls. and 12s 6c cockerels El; cock birds 18s.; hens lis 6d (a per couple): duck and drake, El 36. 6d. I the dressed department goes,, Is 4d to Is < per lb. wholesale: ducks, Is 8d. wholesale ap 2s retail; boiling fowls Is 6d and Is 8d; chk ens 3s and 2s 4d; eggs 5d wholesale, and moderate supply.

LLAN^STYD SHOOTNG ACCIDENT. Mr. Win:a--i P3, Tanyfep-1. met Wyt.'h a seriotTs O^e'dent on Saturday whilst OUt, Tabb'tire with friends. It ap-nrwrs tnft one of hs friends who wa1 tl,- 0the- side cf fhe, hedee tr-i-xl for a rabbit which popped up unexpectedly out of the bed-e. In doing- so he un"i"t.'ate'v sli(iil 1ft" Pa"1\ in +np fao". R. was takori to Aborys*- v.v-whore he is progres" It. is feared Wl he will lose the use of his iatt eye.

The Merioneth County Council are much gratified by the excellent work of the Small Holdings Committee. A report submitted to the last meeting showed that lorty-two appli- cations for small holdings were made by ex- service men and out of these thirtjf-seven had been approved, thus absorbing an acreage of 781. Out of fifty-five applications by civilians fifty-ono had been approved, absorbing 881 aeres. The total amount of land needed is 1,662 acres, buS 1,178 acres has yet been I secured. The Committee hope to have 640 Additional acres shoitly available. -1, "•,