The Cambrian News and Merionethshire Standard

I e* anb$oton the (Soast j tfhlni h il from writings of the late Sir John Gibson.

May. 24th, 1901. WORKING MEN'S HOUSES. No, really. I de not know what you are te do. The rule says: "No an mals, fowls, or pigeons, shatfl be allowed to be kept on the premisea without the consent of the Borough Surveyor." Bats are not fowls or pigeons, but they are animals—so are cats. You must. ask the Town Surveyor what you are to do about She rats. Have you tried moral suasiono Terriers are not without eficci on rate, bu4 then terrierji are animals, so are b ackbeetlee, at least I suppose so. I can do nothing for you. December 13th, 19G1. WINTER. Chill winter: faded, silent, dark- No song of bird, no hum of bee. Dumb winter: barren, misty, stark, Symbol of what life is to me. I know the length'ning days will bring Bright sushine, fresh leaves, apd flowers; That after winter comes the spring, And then the summer's lang'rous hours. Yes, yes; this much at least I kc tw, The seasons follow as of oid; j Still to the sea the rivers flow, And love's old tale is still untold. Beyond the dark, above the miai, And deeper than the biting cold. The world God aaid was good, I wise Is good. I +rust Him as of ft1. Although I shiver in the blast, Although I quiver in the hed., Firm in my trust from fit to last ¡ I bow in worship at His feet; I I see the summer fade and die, I I see the summer live again, I know not what is death, or why, I Or what is life or why is pain. Some day the frost will lose its hold, Some day the world will be less dumb, Some day the buds will all unfold, And then the summer will have coM. Ah, yes, again the best will be-- 1 The best that now ;8 far away I But not for me, nor yet for thee, J Will be that perfect happy day. December 22nd. 1905. CHRISTMAS. Once more. I have been thinking how many children have grown into remembrance of this festival during the year. They can perhaps remember last Christmas dimly and a-e ex- pecting great things this Christmas! Some of ns can remember sixty Chriztmases-sixty of tbem, and even more! Christmas is the children:, t'me. That Is wllv it is kept ever green. The old people rlt" member Christmas. Then the young people frrow old and rememfcer Christmas and so Christmas lives on and on. I remember when j I was VOUDg- how I was troubled and even during Christmas Day the moments passed in ordinary ways. T would have liked each > aaoment to hava been heralded in some glori- I cuff manner, but alas, evel. Christmas Day was largely comrvosed of commonplace moments and came to flat and tame conclusions. The vaeventfuln even of Christmas Day was a &oiirce of great perplexity to me when I was a dfiild and I did not understand the matter- .r-factness of the grown-ups and their obvious ■take-believe. I Way I wish you a Merry Christmas? I December 23rd, 1898. CHRISTMAS. There is no surer sign of advancing age than the remark that it is difficult to believe tbab taert Sunday will be Christmas Day "Boys and gir's at school have no difficulty whatever in beleving that next Sunday is Christmas Day. They have difficulty in be- lieving that Christmas Day is just as long as the days before and after it, but they have waited and watched for Christmas too long to be taken by surprise when it comes. Christmas brings those of us who are no longer young nothing but reminders of the past where* we dwell far more completely than in the future. Most of us will try to make merry-and some of us w:ll achieve the feat, but we shall be glad when the day is ovfvr. I shall long, and long, and long, and nobody will know what I long for. Why should they know? They may guess, but of all the riddles that are guessed at Christmas time there is aone so hard to solve as what the old art longing for behind their placid, smiling faces! The Coast. J.G. h ———

ABERYSTWYTH. MINISTERIAL.—Mr. J. Angel Jones, a stu- dent at the Theological College and a native of Oswestry, has n accepted as a minister by the English Wesleyan denomination, but is avowed to stay in Aberystwyth unt'l he- gains his degree when he will go to the Wesleyan theological institution. MARRIAGE.Mie marriage was solemnised in Shiloh Chapel on Friday morning between Mr. Da,d Lewis Jones, B.A. (a student at the College), of Brithdir, Dolgelley, and Miss J. Otwen Evans, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. R. C. Evans, Einion, Dogelley. The Rev. T. E. Roberts, assisted by the Rev. Radcliffe, Dolgelley, and the Rev. Lewis, Barmouth, officiated. The bride was given away by her father. The reception was held in Messrs. Tev-otdale's Cafe. The bride's father is an inland revenue officer and his brother, Mr. E. W. Evans, is editor of thl Calvinistic Metho- dist organ, the" Cymro." FOR BLINDED SOLDIERS.-n-e following letter has been received by Mr. W. H. Jones, ironmonger, Great DarkgaSostreet, from Sir Arthur Pearson: Mai-iv thanks for your letter conta ning the welcome donation of S20 3s. 2d. towards our funds, being the pro- ceeds of a whist drive and dance organised ky Mrs. Jack Jones and Mrs. Harding, for | which an official receipt is enclosed. May I ask to accept yourself and convey to Mrs. Jones and Mrs. Harding and all who so kindly- contributed to the success cf this effort my hearty congratulations on the result, together with an expression of very sincere and cord s; practical interest in their welfa;e." Mrs. Jack Jones and Mrs". Harding desire to return thanks to all who helped in giving prizes and subscriptions, especially Mr. W. H. Jones for his scnrccs. QUARTERLY MEETING.—At tho Wesleyan Chapel, on Thursday evening, the quarterly meeting was held, the Rev. J Whitemead Cleg-g presiding. The financial report presented by Mr. A. Smith showed that iherA was a small balance in hand, but bills to be met swallowed this. Compared with last year, the financial condition of the church was improved. Mr. M. T. Williams and Mr. llutc'nens were appointed auditors, and the annual trustees meeting was fixed for February. Mr Hutchens reported that already a sum of £ 15 had been remitted to the- Foreign Missions Committee, and this did not include the Christ- mas offering. The Pastor announced that tho Week of Prayer had been fixed for the first week of January, and the fol'owii>? Sunday an exchange of pulpits would be made. It was decided to hold special meetings in a'd of the National Institution for the Blind in Nov- ember, and arrrfligetnents were also madl for the Home Mission Association in February, and for a visit of Miss Crump who win speak for the Women's Missionary Auxil- iary. ■■ i PAU, PERT SM.-Abe- stwvt), "ith a popula- ticn cf 8,500, has twenty-ons persons only ia receipt of poor law relef. NEW DEACONS.—The to lowing were made deacons at the Congregational Chapel, Bake--zi tree-, W. R. Roberts, Mr. Llew- i elyn Samuel, and Mr. Will am Williams. CHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS.-A general exodus of the College students took place on Friday when the railway station presented an animated sccno of rush and bustle. EI:STEDDFOD.-The en.tries for the eAstodd- fo I on Boxing D,y is :lt.'l coming Xn in large numbers and it is expected that the Eistedd- vi ho a huge success. COUNTY COURTS.—The Chancellor of the Exchequer's Committee on County Courts, whose report has been issued, recommended that Aberystwyth be added,to circuit 31, tho centre of which is Carmarthen. MARKET.—'The Christmas market was very small on Monday, there being very few poul- try for sale. There was a huge demand, but no supply of geese and turkeys, and a few T>orsons we-e fortunate in securing chickens at h t' controlled prices. PANTOMIME.—A grand performance of th" pantom me Dick Whittington and His Cat" will tie g ven this evening (Wednesday) in the Pier Paviion. The performance will also be •riven on Boxing Day and Saturday. A matinee for children will be given on Friday y-n-. MARRIAGE.—The marriage was solemnised in Shiloh Chapel on Tuesday between Mr. Rd. Jones Morgan, Penegoes, Machynlleth, and Miss Catherine Parry, daughter of Mrs Parry, Brynllwyd, Devil's Bndcfe. The bride was given away by her mother, and her s ster (Miss Parry) was bridesmaid, and Mr. Morgam, brother of the bridegroom, was best man. The Rev. T. E. Roberts officiated. The reception was held at the home of Mr. T. James, Bridge- street. DRUNKENNESS.—At a special court, at the Police Station on Tuesday morning, before Mr. John Watkins and Captain Doughton, David John Williams, Neuadd, Llanrhystyd, collier, was summoned for having been drunk and disorderly on Monday. P.C. A. H. Jones said he found defendant the worse for drink at 4-50 on Mond^jr, near the Railway Station, and as he refused to go home with his brother, ho locked him up. Defendant pleaded guilty and said he had come home from South Wales FChristmas.—A fine of 5s. and costs was Imposed. I WEDDING.—The marriage took place at St. M ry's Church, We shpool, on Monday morning, between Miss Annie E. Owen, eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs. Albert Owen, 1, ,-en-st-o':t, Welshpool, and Mr. George Davies, Aberystwyth. The bride, who was given awav her father, wore a travelling costume of navy blue gabardine and a crepe- f1.<.d:j., 9 bL-use d a pretty shade of pale blue, l with hat to match. She was attended by the I M-rsseg Cisiie and Nellie Davies, sisters of the ocm, who also wore dark blue costumes simile.- to that worn by the bride. Mr. Richard Morr s, Mil -place, was the best man. The happy pair were the recipients of a large number of valuable and useful presents. -I-, • The mar was sol Imlliscd ''•■■■■ "dr ■ >t' ay .orritag in S loh Chapel be- t-i. Mr Wi iam A. Jones, Penliwvn, and Citi'.eHne Jane Evan., daughter of Mr. I ivioi h. Kvaijs, G'anab r, Cnwch, housckeep tr Z;! Vh B'trkcrst iff, Aberystwyth. The ;;r:.do g' vrn away by her :a.ther and tho Kov. T. E. Robe ts offic.atod. She was att-red i: m.i i; si me w4til hat to match and was attended :'Y Miss Eaiiiy E. ana (her ister) as ':r.d<>m d. Mr .!oLn E Iwards, Y.M.C.A., was • oL i-'ian. The ;eception was given ni I'r. !1■ m-stre:<t, w? en there were among tb,, Blck-Statt (seiu^i), Mr Bickerstall U no ) a.d Mis Wili.ims, B-yn-road, Aber- iw\ Ii. BLOt .DS.-Owing to the heavy rains ex- r e. c d dt-r n v; e pJ3t j&w days seveie floods have i-ed on tl<e Rheidol. The condtion •i a<hi:! s on Tuesday was such that the Va o of Rlie.d )1 Ruihvaj was covered with water and the tram was unable to make the neces- sary journey. Considerable inconvenience was eipenen;ed by those who use the footpath across iiom Penparke iio Aberysiwyth, the wiiolo ",f iciis aixa belli"; undi< water, and t.ie teuauis oi the houses on the Flats, adjoin- mg i-'enparke bridge, have been forced to abaiiUi-u tne use of the ground floor, the water havug reached to tile height of the wmdow sills. IS ear the Llanbadarn road the' iioods are up to the Cemetery gate, and the iJiasu:ug road is under water. ALia/I AiEVi'S ASSOCIATION.—A meeting I of tlle Allotments Association was held at the Town Hail on Saturday night wnen Mi-. Edward Evans pi-esided.-it was reported that the Agncu.tural Degeunmerrt had met the Committee with regard to the position of Caergog allotments, and that the ground was ,0 be vacated by iJecember 31st.-It was re- solved to approach the Town Council and other landowners to satisfy the demand of the members of the Association.—Cordial thanks were passed to the Chrysanthemum Society for setting aside a section of the show for allotment produce.—Mr. Mo.'gan Edwards said the Chrysanthemum Committee believed that wc-u d be one of the best sections n the show.—An urgent appeal was made to the members to pav their subscriptions for the Buarth to Mr. Williams (sectetary) and Mr. Morgan Edwards, and for the Library ground 'to Mr. Edward Evans. CHRISTMAS TREE.-A Christmas tree ^>arty was given in Shiloh Schoolroom on Tuesday evening when an excellent treat was g'ven to the young people of the Church. The Rev. T. pL E. Roberts presided and there was a large number of children present. The t:'ee was prettily decorated and heavily laden with toys, dear to the hearts of the children. A pro- gramme was gene through before the tree was stripped, in which the following took part:— The children (under the leadership of Mr. J. Bonsall), Gwyneth Owen, Gwyneth Price, Laura Ann Jones, Dilys Tibbott, Mr. John Owen's party, Gwennie Monk, Bess e Bon- sall and party, Blodwen Davies, and a dia- logue by Dilys Owen, W. Isaac, and W. Cole. Mr. D. R. Roberts and Ir. H. Owen and Mrs. Evans, Trinity-read, assisted with the presenting of the gifts. COLLEGE DRAMATIC SOCIETY.-The annual performance by the U.C.W. Dramatic Society was given at the Coliseum on Thurs- day when the building was well packed. The drama selected was Stephen Phill ps's "Pauolo and Francesca" which was preceded by a. curtain raiser entitled "Pros and Cons" by Gertrude Jennings. The drama itself is well known and deals with an Italian love tragedy cf tho Middle Ages. The principal parts were played by Mr. A. E Evans, who made a splendid "Pauolo"; Mr. T. W. Jenkins who made a distinct hit as "Giovanni"; Miss G. Griffiths who was an ideal Francesa"; and Miss H. M. Thompson whose "Lucrczia" was greatly admired. All the other actors, a!- though playing smaller parts, were seen at their bnst and contributed in no small meas- ure to the success of the performance. OBITUARY.—The death occurred at Fair- clougli-street, Commercial-road, London, on Wednesday, after only a short illness, of Mr. John Benjamin, formerly of Aberystwyth. Deceased, who was seventy-eight ? cars of age, was a deacon in Mile End C.M. Chapel. His wife predeceased him fifteen years aqc. The body was brought to Aberystwyth vlern the funeral took place on Monday morning. A large number of townspeople and deacons of Shiloh Chapel, where deceased was well known, met the cortege at the station and followed to the Cemetery whore a service was held in the Chapel. The Revs T. E. Roberts, R. J. Rees, and Tom Jones, M.A., Port Talbot, officiated :n the chapel and at the graveside. The chief mourners were Mr. David Benjamin, Fair- clough-street. London; and Mr. John Ben- jamin, Charles-street, London (sons); Mrs. J. Rowe and Mr. John Rowe, London (daughter and grandson); Mr. and Mrs'. Evan Edwards, The Laurels, St. David's-road; Mr. John Ben- jamin, Trefechan (nephew). Sympathy is felt with the bereaved family. SESSIONS.—On Wednesday, before the Mayor (Professor Edward Edwards, M.A.), and Dr. Harries, Mrs. R. J. Jones applied on be- half of the Aberystwyth Women's Institute, of which she is chairman, for the extension of the dancing licence of the Parish Hall on New Year's Eve from twelve to 1 a.m. The appli- cation was granted.—application was made by Messrs. Ward and Co. for an extension of the dancing licence until two a..m on New Year's Day. Granted.—Mr. H. H. Hammond applied for the extension of the dancing licence of the Parish Hall on December 26th up to two a.m. The application was granted.— Catherine Thomas, Cambrian-street, was sum- moned for having neglected to send her three children to school. As there was an improve- ment in the children's attendance, an order to attend regularly was made.-Evan Daniel, High-street, was summoned for having been drunk and disorderly. Mr. W. P. Owen appeared for defendant and applied for an adjournment. The case was adjourned for fourteen days.—William Michael, Northgate- street, was fined 2s. 6d. for allowing his chimney to go on fire, and D. J. Evans, Cam- brian-square, was firfed Is. for a similar offence. A TRIBUTE. The following eloquent tribute to the late Mr H. R. Jones, son of Mr. Rees Jones, bor- ough surveyor, Plascrug IoAge. appeared in the "Carnarvon and Denbigh Herald." Mr. Jones had made hosts of friends in his adop- ted town:— More precious than gold, or rubes, or any aff.) ICIL form of worldly wealth is that amazing pow, given only to few mortals, of commanding ts respect, the affection, and the love of those' their feHows with whom they come in c<- tact. H.R.J. was the happy but unconscia possessor of this great gift. Wherever he w% he attracted to himself a coterie of frien who recognised the subtle magnetism of J personality. Beauty, whether of art, lite- ture, music or drama, moved him profound. Did he read a book of prose or poetry whi touched him, he was not content untii it H been circulated amongst his friends that tty might share his pleasure. He delighted 3 recite his favourite poets by the page, his ev shining meanwhile as. if inspired. He mift often be seen listening unobserved to the hearsals of the Choral Society. His enthusiai was consuming and contagious. He slackedt no work to which he put his hand; he attacH it w'th a fervour and intensity that left suit in no doubt. His love of nature vs sueh that at one time he deliberately abal- ored his profession and for a considerable tie acted as forester, thereby incurring a c,. siderable monetary loss, in order to get! c'oser touch with the great mother. But te move was made too late in life for h'm to e able to adapt himself physically to the w conditions. Yet he was no plaster saint, e was a human man full of human impuls, and he lived every moment of his life. It vs only the other day when we were sorrow^ over the death of a common friend, that ho marked that the one certainty in life vs death, and went on to quote Rupert Brooks fine poem:— I have a rendezvous with Death- I little thought that the rendezvous in s case would be kept so soon. But when deal came he fought it stubborny, gallantly, VE- antly. He watched with practised eye te swaying of the battle. When, even after 8 soul had been wandering in the dark plac, I leaving his body behind, babbling mcon- quently and incoherently, he resumed its P" session, he would smile that cur ous, hum, ous, one-sided smile of his, undaunted and t- dismayed. But, to our great loss and sorro, but only for the moment, death triumphe. Maeterlinck says, "There are no dead." Its inconceivable that such a soul as H.R.J. w could die ABERYSTWYTH WAR MEMORIAL. At the close of 1919 we find ourselves at te end of the year during which Peace ce'-ebi- t on3 have taken place acd during whii peac.) was signed after five years of terrftj warfare. The nations of the world are D" ooking forward to a. bright future for to com-ng year. Having thel e facts in view te Aberystwyth Wiir Memoria I Ct-nm"lttes. co* -ider tho pr isent an opportune time in wId1 to launch a. Lightning campa-ign for the fa., night, January 4th to. January 17th, for tie purpose*, of obtaining funds to set up a fcortkj memorial to the men who have served S-RU a so those who have fallen—a memorial worth; of the sacrifice that th (y have made. Th, Committee hopes to ra:se., £ 10,000 and this un is not a large one when the amount raisoi for war savings is borne in mind. The tow) of Aberystwyth owes a great dbl which i has not yet di charged, and the forthcomin, campaign gives the opportunity to the towns people to worthily discharge their duty. I is the am of tho organisation to caleCt gift however small, from every msm, woman an child, eX of whom have benefit-ted by tb sacrifice of those whom it is intended t comm,imerato. The memorial will take tb form of a Y.M.C.A. and Y.W.C.A. building and a statuo which will be a memoris worthy of the sa,crifi«|. Sums may 1Y. eaJ ma.rked for any particular one of tfcfcfeR

Aberystwyth Guardians. PRAISE FOR THE STAFF. Monday, December 22nd, Mr. E. LIewel>i' presiding.—Mr. ParryJ manager of the Nat ona and Provincial Bank, wrote that Mr. C. I Bannetts of Ind-a, had authorised him to pa the usual amount to provide a treat for th inmates.—The Chairman said it was usual fo the Board to provide for the inmates o Christmas Day and to give the inmates a: additonal treat on New Year's Day with Mi Bennetts' contribution. The Board wer doepiy grateful to Mr. Bennetts for h'e cor tmued kindness. He had also given the in mates a treat on Armistice Day.-On th Chairman's proposition, seconded by Mrs James, a hearty vote of thanks was accorde, Air. ii rmetts. The Clerk read a communication fcom th Clerk of the Auckland Union asking the Rf lievng Officer to visit a boy from that Unioi who had been placed by the Church of Eng- land Waifs and Strays" Society in service a a farm in the Union.—Mr. John Morgan sai, in view of complaints against the treatment o such boys in the southern part of the county the Re.ieving Officers should visit all suet cases period cally and report on their treat ment.—The suggestion was adopted. Miss A. L. Maryland, Old Vicarage, sent L chrque for E10 to provide the inmate with a treat. Mis; Marsland hlÍi smco sent a cheque. Miss Rov- lands, Caradoc-road, had also sent l quantity of tea.—A vote of thanks to th) donors was given, a member remarking that the inmates were in for a good time. Mr. J. R. Grffiths oaFed attention to ai pas- sage in the visitors' book bv Mr. J. Morgai Davies, of the Treasury Audit Department London. Mr. Davies wrote expressing h* appreciation of the method, cieanliness, ani order observed in the house during his totf of inspection which reflected the greatest crt" dit on the Master and Matron and staff. Mi. Grffiths said that Mr. Morgan Davies Was a, old Aberystwyth boy and well qualified bv hs experience to form an opinion.-The Chairman said it was to be regretted that more local people did not avail themselves of the oppor- tunity to visit the house occasionally, sucii visits might do much to -;ve themcorrett viows; but he feared that members also were very remiss in their duties in that respect. Many of them seldom went beyond the Boar:! Room. He felt strongly that members should occasionally visit the sick wards even if thev neglected to visit the other parts of the house.—Mr. Daniel Lloyd hoped the press would take notice of the discussion The Chairman emphasised the importance cf pressure being put bv the Relieving Offices to induce those- paupers eligible for old age pensions to apply for such, in view of the re- laxation of the law allowing Guardians lo supplement the pensions by relief in casts where it was deemed necessary. The following resolution from the Rugby Unon was endorsed by the Board:—"That tiis Board are of opinion that the whole cost of education under the Education Act, 1902, and the main roads should become a national charge, as it would make for greater efficieley and become a real benefit to the communit; On the proposition of Mr. John Morgm, seconded by Mr. J. R. Griffiths, the followng r resolution from -the Builth Union was dso adopted That the Board of Guardians ofer I a strong protest agahist the unnecessary in- crease in the price of meat, and call upon ',ho Government to put an immediate stop to 1he practice of allowing 4jd. per head of sheep, and 2s. 6d. per head of cattle driven to :he station and loaded for dispatch to their (es- tination for butchers who send their pernits to the various marts. Furthermore, it :s high time that the fees paid to stock graders at difxo-ent markets be withdrawn amd their ler- vices discontinued, as such unnecessary ex- penditure adds to the cost of buying, making life intolerable to all l'ving on small pre-var incomes; and that -every increase in the pice of food of the people brings unbearable hard- ship upon the poorest class of the commun,ty, which is quite unable to protect themselves." Copies to be sent to the Prime Minister, Pre- sident Ministry of Health, the Food Controller, Members of Parliament, and to every Beard of Guardians in Wales.—Mr. J. R Griffths said the Government was the greatest profiteer of all A protest by Swansea Union against the extortionate price of milk was unanimously adopted.—The question of appointing members to succeed Mrs. Edwards, Llangwyryfon, and Mrs. Lloyd, Llanilar, as members of the Boarding-out Committee was relegated to the Committee.

LLANON OMISSION.—The names of the Rev. Evan Morgans, B.A., Pennant, and tho Rev J. M. Evams, Conway, were ontftted as having of- ficiated at the funeral of Mrs. A. Lewis, Lon- don House, last week as were, the names of Mrs Davies, Alma House; Mrs D. Vauglian, Roseland Cottage, sisters; Mr. Evan Evans, Lunaria., brother; Mrs Davies, Cardigan, and Mrs Griffiths, Crystal House from among the mourners. Many beautiful wreaths were placed on the grave. The memorial service was hcJd on Sunday evening when the Rev. W. liar Edwards, vicar dc-ivered the funeral fermon. Miss Edwards, The Vicarage played the Dead March.

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Aberystwyth Small Holdings MAKING PROGRESS. Aberystwyth Small Holdings Committee met on Monday, present, Mr. Percy Wilkinson, chairman; Messrs. Peter Jones, C. M. Wil- liams, R. J. R Loxdale, Captain Powell T. J. Morgan, David Lewis W. Griffiths, Richard Evans, Paith Morgan, clerk; and David Evans, county land agent. Edward Evans, Fair View, Comrni.nooch, applied for three and three-quarter acres, part of Dorglwydd, wh ch the tenant ^as r,ot rre- pared to allow as others might appiy Ù r tI e best parts of his farm.—Mr. C. M. William* said the tenant could trust the Committee who would not allow the best parts of farms to be taken.—The Agent was asked to meet Mr. Roger Lloyd, agent of Gogerddan Estate, on the spot. D. E. Jonest Nantybenglog; applied for thirteen acres, part of Gilfachgoch, formerly occupied by Mr Richards, Penuwch. Apllicant is a discharged soldier aged.twenty, living with h's father.—Captain Poweil, the landowner, said he had difficulty in getting the field applied for from Penuwch for a man who was going to be married and occupy the vacant house on the land.—Mr. Peter Jones thought the Committee could not interfere as the acre- age was under fifty, and it was agreed to take no action. John Jenkins, Esger, Bow Street, 47, mar- ried, dairyman, holding twenty acres from Gogerddan in different places, applied for one and a half acre adjoining his house.—The Clerk said Sir Lewis Pryse did not wish to interfere between two of his tenants and wished the Committee to deal with the matter, and the Chairman remarked that an agent was often between the devil and the deep sea in such matters, and preferred leaving them j to the Committee.—Mr. Peter Jones said the land was detached from Brysgaga. and the Agent was asked to interview Mr. Thomas and Mntimate that the Committee was in favour of an arrangement being made to grant the application. J. T. Evans, Capel Seion, 32, ex-soldier, whose father hoids three and a half acres, applied for five acres, part of Rhiwarthen. The applica- tion was deferred for a. reply from Mr. Mor- gan Richardson, Cardigan, acting for the owner Richard Jones, smith, Capel Seion, applied for a field on which his house had been bu It, part of Bank, Pwll^enawon.—It was stated that Mr. Pugh recently bought Bank Pwll- cenawon and was also tenant of Pencefn.—Mr. David Lewis said that blacksmiths were very scarce and should be encouraged, and Mr. P. Jones added that applicant was also a clever mechanic.—It was agreed to ask the Chairman, Mr G. M. Williams, and Mr. Gr ffiths, with the Agent, to interview the parties. David Davies, ex-sold er, Capel Seion, mason, applied for five acres of Rhoserchan; but the tenant said the fields adjoined the road, were under seed and convenient to the house.—The Committee was also asked to interview the parties in this case. John Lewis, Banadl-road, Aberystwyth, 60, single, applied for part of Wernddu, between eighty and ninety acres, to which the tenant objected on the ground that the farm was ma nly high land and the application was for tho more sheltered fields.—It was agreed to take no action. Isaac Hughes, Brynmeurig, Trefeirig, applied for nine acres, part of Broginan; but as it was stated that Mrs. Smith had bought the land and let it to her tenant, it was agreed to take no action. It was also stated that the fieid was formerly occupied by Hughes, to whom Mr. Mason had let six and a half acres. David Edwards, Eglwys Fach, 57, married, applied for three acres belonging to Mas Paddock, but as Miss Paddock had let the land to a tenant to supply her with butter and eggs, and there was other available land in the vicinity, the application w. not granted. —The Chairman incidentally observed that the Committee had an unwritten rule that appli- cants should first app y to owners of land before applying to the Committee. Mr J. L. Thomas, Fronallt Dinas-terrace ex-soldier, applied for five acres of a field of twenty-eight acres at Pengraig, to which the tenant objected on the ground of interference with a water supply of himself and a third party.—Mr. C. M. Williams said the water supply could be reserved The applicant wanted to build and as he supplied milk to tho town he was the sort of man wanted.—The Agent was directed to see if other land in the viciuitv cannot be obtained. i In the application of Isaac Pugh Jones, Cnwchgoch it was stated that arrangements I mieht shortly be made to provide him with a holding. James Thomas, Waun, 52. married with three children, carpenter, having a sm-ill holding under Principal Prys, applied for part of Cefnhendre, and it was stated that Major Mathias, the owner, was prepared to meet him. William James Cross, Devonshire, applied for one acre in the neighbourhood of Aberyst- wytil-it was stated for a poultry farm.—Sir Lewis Pryse, who had been written to. replied that there were plenty of people in Cardigaiy shfre who wanted smad holdings without go- ing outside, and the Committee directed the Agent to ronly that the Committee had no suitable land available. James Stephens, Crynfryn, Llanfarian, who has Tost a son, applied for part of Tyllwyd, j and tho Chairman agreed to interview Mr. Jones, the owner. I Samuel Jones, Treorr, married with five children, whose wife was bam at Dvffryn I Cottage, Fair Rhos, and was experienced in agriculture, applied for thirty or acres in the neighbourhood of Aberystwyth, adding that he had been gassed and mined. Ho had applied to the Prime Minister fo? land. —Mr. David Lewis said that young people I were getting eight guineas wages :n Glamor- j ganshire and he should think applicant could do batter in that countv tnan by coming to Aberystwyth.—In a further letter, applicant said he wanted land near Aberj-stwyth be- cause of the market, or at Aberayron.—It was agreed to ask him if he would take part of a farm at Llanddewibrefi, lately acquired by the County.-As it was stated that applicant had not much available capital, the Clerk said he had received a letter from the Board of Agriculture saying that committees must not help ex-soldiers except on the basis of pound for pound.

BEST-KEPT CAMSRiAN STATIONS, Etc., 1919 The General Manager of the Cambrian Rail- ways Company announces that the prizes for the best-kept station for the year 1S19 have been awilrded as fo lows:- 1, Afon Wen, Mr. D. C. Owen; 2, Llan- bedr and Pensarn, Mr. W. Davies; 3, Pwllheli Mr. J. Jones, and Penmaenpool, Mr. M Evans; 4, Glandyfi, Mr. J .W. Eagles; \loa.t Lane, Mr E. Wilson, and Harlech, Mr. W. Humphreys. ) The first prize for t'e best-kept horse, har- ) ness, etc., has been awarded to Carter A. Fox, Oswestry; the second to Cai-te) G. Thomas, Llanidloes; the third T-o Carter T J. Probert, Newtown; and the fourth to Tem- porary Carter O. Owen, Barmouth. The high standard of cleanliness and neat- ness wh ch obtained at the signal cab:ns in the past has this year been maintained and the directors have agreed to similar prizes being awarded to the fol owing cabins:—Afon Wen, Builth Road (North), Builth Wells (South), Dovey Junction, Ellesmere Station, Ellesmere Junction, Llanymynech (South), Newtown (South), Portmadoc (East), Pc'-tinadoe (West), Pwllheli (East), Pwllheli (West), Tayllvn (No. 1), Three Cocks, and Towyn. The first prze for the best-kept warehouse was secured by Llanidloes; the second by Elles- mere and the third by Criccieth.

marriaces. LLOYD-WATSON. November 9th, at Baghdad, Huw Ifor Lloyd, M.C., Captain, Mesopotamiaii Political Service, elcpst son of Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Lloyd, of Chelsea and Aberdovcjy, to Jessie, second daughter of Mr and Mrs. T. Orowther Watson, C.C., Mi*t n House, Morley. p459 CLAYTON—WARD-—On December 20, at St. Michael's and All Angels Church, Aberyst- wytb., Gwladys Mary, daughter of Mr IITld Mrs. W. H. Ward, Great Darkgate SLreet, Aberystwyth, to ex-Major Cha~. Pritchrrd Clayton, M.C., son of Mr. Clayton, Gsrth- myl, Mont. p462 IN MEMORIUM. NEALE.—In ever loving memo-y of Florence May Neale, 18, Mar ne-terrace daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Neale who passed away De- cember 26th, 1918. Deeply mourned by father and motTier, brothers and sisters, and aunts. IN evo:" a day but her name is spoken Never an hour but she is in our thoughts. A link in our family chain is broken She is gone from our home, bus not irum our hearts. p458

MOTOR DRIVER (Light or Heavy), 8 years' experience, single, 28, abstainer, desi es engagement, part or whole time (respons bic post preferred). Security if desired.-Box 83, "Cambrian News" Office, Aberystwyth. p 15 WANTED.-Manager for South Carnar- vonshiJe Oo-Operativc Society.-Appli. cations, stating qualifications and wages re- quired to hand by January 2nd, 1920, Caradog Jones, Secretary, Rhosh rwaen. Pwllheli. p46Q "MJTOLESKINS, ETC., WANTED. Wo pay up to 125s. per 100, also skins of rabbits hares, foxes, and otters. Cash by return. Send for price list to the Largest Cash Btiye-s in the world. Western Fur Co., 13, Bridge-street, Bristol. j P' n. Talybont Mart. ( THURSDAY, JANUARY 1st, 1919. ———— MONTHLY SALE OF STOCK. Commencing at 12 o'clock. DANIEL I REES AND EVANS, Auctioneers. Llanilar Stock Sales. NEXT SALE WILL BE HELD ON SATURDAY, JANUARY 3rd, 1919. Commeno'ng at 1 o'clock. DANIEL I REES AND EVANS, and E. R. DAVIES, Auctioneers. THE RINK^~ABERYSTTWYTH IMPORTANT SALE OF House Furnishings. MONDAY, JANUARY 12th, 1919. Further Particulars in next issue. DANIEL I REES AND EVANS, Auctioneers. COLISEUM, ABERYSTWYTH" Great DRAMATIC PERFORMANCES OF WELSH DRAMAS by D. GWERNYDD MORGAN'S Welsh National Drama Company, SATURDAY, DECEMBER 27th, CYFRINACH Y FASGED FRWYN MONDAY, DECEMBER 29th, Ble Ma Fe The Fightin" Blood. Cadw Noswyl, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 31st, A GRAND DRAMATIC RECITAL By Q. GWERNYDD MORGAN, Assisted by EOS LAIS, the Famour Boy Soprano National Winner, 1918; Also LLINOS AMMA, Pennillion Singer, 4 times National Eisteddfod Winner. SPECIAL MUSIC. STRING BAND. NATIONAL EISTEDDFOD VIOLINIST. Admission :—Circle and StaJls (Reserved), 3s; Balcony and Pit-stalis, 2s. 4d.; Pit and Gal- lery, Is. 3d. Doors open at 7. Commenc0 at 7-30. Book Early at the Coliseum Office. Signs that Talk. CHAS, WHITE, F.R.S.A., SIGN WRITER, 5, Crynfryu Row, Aberystwyth. Glass Signs. Picture Signs. Town or Country—Any Distance. Moderate Charges. p72 MINISTRY OF TRANSPORT ACT, 1919. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Minister of Transport, in pursuance of Lis powers under the Ministry of Transport Act, 1919. has directed thv hs from the First day of Tanuary. 1920. the sums set ont in the Schedule hereto shall be charged in respect of the Railways of ENGLAND AND WALES for detention of wagons and sheet." beyond the periods specified in such Schedule, and that the said sums will be charged accordingly. BY ORDER. Railway Clearing House. 23rd December, 1919. SCHEDULE. Charges to be made for detention of Wagons and Sheets before and after tran- sit over the Railway (excluding wagons conveying Coal, Coke and Patent Fuel) For each of the first 2 days after the ex- piration of the free For each sub. period. sequent day. II. d. fl. d. ORDINARY WAGONS 3 0 5 0 HIGH CAPACITY WAGONS exceeding 16 and not exceeding 20 tons 4 0 6 0 exceeding 20 and not exceeding 30 tons 6 0 9 0 exceeding 30 tons 10 0 15 0 SPECIALLY CONSTRUCTED WAGONS above 15 and under 20 tonti 6 0 f) 0 20 tons and under 30 tons 12 0 18 0 30 tons and above ..t 20 0 30 0 REFRIGERATOR & INSULATED VANS. 12 0 18 0 SHEETS 0 6 10 FREE PERIODS ALLOWED FOR LOADING OR UNLOADING. (A) WAGONS SUPPLIED EMPTY FOR LOADING. At Stations, Private Sidings, Docks, Wharves, &c.- One day exclusive of the day on which the wagon is placed at the Tracers disposal. (B) LOADED WAGONS AFTER CONVEYANCE. (i) At Stations- Two days exclusive of the day of receipt by the Trader of notice of arrival. (ii) At Ports (Shipment Traffic oniy)- ? Three days exclusive of the day of arrival. (iii) At Private Sidings, Docks, Wharves, &c. Two days exclusive of the day on which the Wagon is placed at the Trader's disposal. If reloaded, an additional day to be allowed. (C) REFRIGERATOR VANS AND INSULATED VANS. One day exclusive of the day of arrival. FREE PERIOD FOR SHEETS. The number of days allowed for the return of any covering Sheet shall be the same as for the Wagon with which such Sheet was suppliel. INTERNAL USER. Any Wagon or Shpet used for internal purposes shall be deemed to have been detained and the charges specified in this Schedule shall be charged in respect of such Wagon or Sheet so used notwithstanding that such user may have taken place during the free period herein before speci fled, NOTICES. Notice of arrival may be given verbally or in writing, and may be sent ky poet telegram or telephon. • j LOOK A T T. ELLIS <ST Go 's WINDOWS WITH XMAS GIVING IN MIND. You will find the ever-present "What shall I Give?'' problem, solved in a h ndi etl ways-yes. and solved adequately, tastefully,, and abo, e all Economically. Pleasing Gifts abound in every department at just the Price you want to pay. :'f»-J "j that Feminity always ir. and invariably appreciates ti-te inewest Styles and Shades j i. Kid, Fabric and Wool j t.iir,.v variety of children's gloves. j selection of Xmas Gift will n -ve an added value if it is known tu i s come from T. KHis & Co. -=: Our FURS look \ve!i ;n. • make an ideal gift for t-i ui,(v.r. ;• .»u particularly esteem. Stt- tmr'- Oppossum, Woll. Skunk. Fimvv Also Children's For set. BLOUSES make a charniins gift and our Present stock now contains some lovely creations in Crepe-de-chene, Georgette. Ninons ni Silks. Crepe-de-chene Blonsfs from 25/. Jap Silk Blouses from 8/11. JSI v C_vTft £ \i:F;¿< ë Gifts at aii iV ai! •• .r • v DAINT Y P»i!Sl-N for Baby in everything r e\ wear. We slu iy the kiddies as weii as tlie thrown ups. Silk an Voi!t- Woui M-itinei- Coals, Boot'ei". Gaiters an-1 rll fr i r4"—iEsi Novelties in Tea Cosies. Afternoon ^iotius, Table Centres, Cushions, Duchesse s,, ts, Tray Cloth, Nightdress Cases, etc. Nothing more accept- able than a Daintv Box of HANDKER- CHIEFS. Our Stack is unique in its large assortment Dainty Boxes, Siic Handkerchiefs in box, for 1/11 i per box. Also novel designs. inr Colors and Silks Bead Necklets ) all I Colors. 1 High grade and colored cover moii.-ued on Original Stid, in hf ;;n,, Crook Handles, ch it-< m.-isi Scarves they stii ri popular lasiiit 'ti h i Wear, and rnakt- a i gift. All Colors Novelties in Pincushions, Tidys Scent Sachets. Purses. V;«nu\ Bags and Frames. 11 I .1 e 1.1! i Exclusive Shapes in Lace Maltese Silk and Velour Collars from 1/1 Ii- Newe st Shapes in Fichus and Bows. NOTE the Special Bargain This Week. I All our High-Class Model Hats to be Cleared out at Half Price 29, 31 33, 35, Ti B nC ROAD, THE SHOP FOR NOVELTIES, W Y TH. MJ—»—, ri> i <or I I I'vIe 'm FooHt aCpopmyfo!rt! I ALWAYS buy my footwear from DAVID WILLIAMS. He gives honest value for money. Besides, his boots always look stylish and wear well—some- times I wonder if they will ever wear out. It was only by chance that I went there years ago, and you can bet your boots I have been there ever since. Now I never have wet 'feet, and no trouble with corns or bunions. l'iii happy! I've foot comfort! 1 -1-k- I I oe 1, 4IN 4 10 I I r. it e I Q -40- >Wi v %.w.w v I Isp c c i I By the way, if you want any repairs done, bring them here. I 8 By the way, if you want any repairs done, bring them here. Everything of the Best. I REPAIRS A SPECIALITY. NBAT Skilled Workmanship. | "rices Moderate DAVID WILLIAMS The Foot Specialist), CAMBRIA SHOE STORES, 3, NORTH PARADE, ABERYSTWYTH. OFFICIAL ACENT FOR DR. SCHOLLS ORTHOPEDIC FOOT APPLIANCES. I. 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All Burberrys Weatherproof Garments/or M-en s and Wømen's Sport, Travel Town or Country Wear, can be obtained locally from Burberry's Appointed Agents:- Jill It iii; Everv lears tk- Lebt OWEN & SONS, Paris House, Aberystwyth.