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Ah b t< 1 STWYTli. Aberystwyth Infirmary. ANNUAL MEETING OF SUBSCRIBERS. The annual of the subscribers to the A bery ii-.lirumry and Cardiganshire General Hospital i':aö hcl.¡ on Saturday morning last at the Town Hall, Abervstwyth. The president, Mr. J. G. W. Bonsall occupied the chair, and there were aLo present tue. lonowmg :—Alderman C. M. Williams (Mayor), ilajor Bonsall, Peithyll; Mr. H. C. Fryer and Mrs. Fryer, Revs. T. A. Penry, T. Levi. G. Piiiiy (Lli.u^aac.vi.J. E. Roberts, M.A., T. Mor- timer Green. Job Miles, T: J. Morgan, and L. Thomas (Llanbadarn), Drs. Morgan, A. Thomas, and Bassett Jones: Councillors D. C. Roberts, J. P. Their as. and R. Do'-ighton; Mrs. Griffiths. Water- loo Miss Carpenter. Mrs. Penry, Mrs. Lewis Griffiths, Mrs. Boycott, Mrs. Morgan Lewis, Mrs. James, North parade; Messrs R. Morgan, J.P., J. D. Perrott, J.P., Edward Evans, J.P., B. Ellis Mor- gan, J.P., l'homas Owen, Rowland Morgan. Henry Bonsall, Wrn. Thomas. John Griffiths, W. R. Jones, T. W. Powell. Isaac Griffiths, Abraham Joel, Evan Evan: T. H. Roberts. J. Lloyd Lewis (N. P. Bank), T. E. Owen. James Rees, Edward Owen, Robert Ellis Jenkins (Eagle House), H. P. Edwards, J. Mathias. Ivor Lloyd (Frondeg), Tonf Parry. Evans (chemist), Daniel Thomas, Daniel Humphreys, J. Gibson, David Thomas (North street), W. James Bennet, Mallory, David Lloyd (Portland street). J. Richards (Market street), J. Davies (Queen's-terr.), R. Ellis (chemist), Edward Benbow, &c. AX AUAL REPORT. The annual report and statement of accounts, which had been printed, was submitted to the meeti.ig. It snowed that the number of patients treated for the year ended December 31st last was as follows :—In-patients number admitted with recommendation tickets, 149; number admitted as accidents, &c., 34: remaining from previous year, 10; total, 193. Discharged:—Cured, 108; relieved, 51; incurable or unrelieved, 13; died, 7; remain- ing under treatment December 31st, 1899, 14; total, 193. (-)ut-patients:-Admitted with recom- mendation tickets, 1441; admitted as accidents, &c., 174; remaining from previous year, 57; total, 1672. Total number of In-patients, 193; total number of Out-patients, 1672; grand total, 1865. The balance "heet showed an income during the year of L764 15s 9d, and an expenditure of £ 710 15s ICd. There was, however, a balance of L112 J? 1,' owing to the treasurer on December 31st, 1898, which increased the debit account to L823 7s lid, thus leaving a balance due to the treasurer at the end of 1899 of £ 58 12s.2d. Since that date. aud up to the 22nd January last, P.55 Ss 4d had been received as subscriptions, leaving the Infirmary in the very satisfactory position of only a debt of £3 2s. lOd. The principal receipt- for the year were as follows :— Annual subscriptions, L135 15s.; paying patients, £43 19s.; collections at churches, P-59 18s. 6d.; Downie's Bequest, Z498 4s.; late Mr. Thomas H. Jones. Terminus Hotel, £18. The chief items on the -i,le were as follows :—Household expenses, £ 302 19s. 7d.; dispensary, Z151 19s. 7d.; salaries and wages, IZ175 7s. 2d.; miscellaneous, £ 75 17s. 6d. The number admitted to the In- firmary during the year from the borough of Aber- ystwyth, including Penparke, Rhydyfelin, and Llangawsai wa? 110 in-patients and 1.206 out- patients. The number admitted from country districts was >33 in-patients and 466 out-patients, making totals of 193 and 1,672 respectively. The total number of days in-patients were in the institution was 4,279, being an increase of 836 days over the number in 1898. The average stay of each patient was 25'8 days; the average daily number of in-patients was 14; and the average weekly cost of diet per head was 6s. 6'9d. The following- is a summary of payments made by the trustees of Downie's Bequest in aid of the Infirmary: --Salary of house surgeon and secretary, £ 200; salary of dispenser, £ 23; salary of clerk of trustees, P-25; rates, &c., £ 13 7s. 8d.; and con- tributions to the Management Committee. The President, commenting upon the report and balance sheet, advised the subscribers to take it home and study it, and it would show what a blessing the Infirmary was to the poor of the town and district, and in what a prosperous state it was. Referring to the balance sheet, Mr. Bonsall said the receipts were the largest on record. The year 1885 was the next to it. That was the year the new Infirmary was built, and an appeal was made to the whole county for support, and the support they then received was very good. But it was not quite up to the contributions and receipts of 1899. Their expenditure was larger than it used to be, but of course they expected that, in consequence of the large increase in the number of patients. In 1899 the total number of indoor patients meant 836 more days than the days of the previous year, and consequently expenses were greater. faking an average of tho diet per head for last year they found it slightly less than that of the previous year, thanks to the matron. The salaries and wages last year were more, and he would tell them why. They had been obliged, in consequence of the increase of patients to engage an extra permanent nurse, which involved them in the necessity of buying a new suite of bedroom furnitt.re and a few repairs, etc. The only other thing he had to remark upon as u the expense, was the mortuary, which he believed had incurred some expense. If they considered these matters, and considered that the n" eipts were higher than ever, and that the patients were also larger than ever, he believed they would say that the Infirmary was in a prosperous financial state (applause). He thought he ought to mention that credit was due to their excellent horse surgeon, for he could say that after an experience of over half-a-century, he had never seen so able a man as Dr. Morgan (applause). Councillor R. Doughton moved the adoption of the report. Mr Edward Evans seconded, and this was carried unanimously. APPOINTMENT OF PRESIDENT. Mr H. C. Fryer said he thought they had no need to look far to find a suitable person to fill the post of president. He proposed that Mr Bonsall be re-elected, and esprc^ed the hope that it would not be only for the ensuing year, but for several more years. He had rendered valuable service to the Infirmary for a great number of years, and it was of great importance to have a person of Mr Bonsail's experience and judgment, to preside over their meetings, both at the Infirmary and at this annual meeting. He was sure they would pass a unanimous "ote that day on this point at all events. The Rev. T. Levi seconded the proposition. There w?? no further nomination, and Mr Bonsall's name was put to the meeting, and declared unanimously earrieJ. The Chairman, in acknowledging his re-appoint- ment. said he was deeply obliged to the subscribers for the compliment they had paid him, and also to Mr Fryer for the nattering speech he had made in his favour. Considering the infirmities of age— and he was in his 83rd year-he really expected noti- to 4uiL (laughter). But they were so in- dulgent to him. and he was very much obliged to them (applause). COMMITTEE OF MANAGEMENT. The Chairman explained that the Committee of Man:,g -Bent c Mod of 14 members, seven elected by the trustees of Downie's bequest, and seven bv this meeting. Dr. Morgan read the names of the retiring mem- bers of the committee, and also their attendances at th. 12 held during the year, which were :is follows:—Mr J. E. W. Bonsall 11, Rev. T. A. Penry 11, Mr Wm. Thomas 11, Mrs Jesse Williams 10, Alderman C. M Williams 10, Mr Colby 8, Mr Perrott 8, and Rev. T. E. Roberts 7. These members also attended several House Com- mittee meetings. All the members of the old committee were nominated for re-appointment, together with Mr John Mathias, Mrs James, Mr Lewis (Bank), Mr Evan Evans, and Mr Abraham Joel On a ballot being taken, it was found all the retiring members received the highest number of vote-, so rii.,f the constitution of the committee remains unchanged. APPOINTMENT OF AUDITOR. Mr J. R. Fees, the Bank, was unanimously re- elected auditor for the ensuing year. APPOINTMENT OF KOUSE SURGEON. For this imp. office there were three candi- dates, the; names and qualifications being as follows;—Mr. D. J. Hughes, M.B., C.M. (Edin.), of Ton, Pentre; testimonials presented from Sir Grainger Stuart, professor of medicine, and Pro- fessor Simpson, of Edinburgh University, and others. Mr. Alfred Hugh James, M.B., C.M. (Edin.), of Aben'>vyth; testimonials presented from Sir Henry Littlejohns, professor in public health at Edinburgh University; Dr. Gibson, physio.«ii u II -y^1. Tarirmary, Edinburgh, and tl;1 VV. O-v..n Williams, L.R.C.S. and P., D Igeiley Lestknonials presented from j Proffer John Chiene, professor of surgery at Edici'u.gh: Dr. Richards, Dolgelley, and others. The t" red was £ 150 a year, and all resul 'iV. while the surgeon has also to ii ic." of secretary of the In- firma. A r'>- %.•» irlidates was taken hy ballot, and afterwards the scrutineers announced that M •• A. H. Janifts. who is a son of Councillor Evan ,T¡1rll", secured the largest number of votes. The Mayor (Alderm in C 'I. Williams) then for- mally f.ropos Jr.:nes be appointed house surgeon for the Infirmary in accordance with the rules. Mr. H. C. in seconding, said after the con- spicuous success that attended the appointment of a native oi Aberystwyth when the last appointment was made, he thought it was a wise step on the part of the subscribers to give their votes unani- mously, or nearly unanimously, for another native t at the town, a.e tiau known so.ue »>I .X.J.WJV. family for over 30 years, ami he knew tint r> oreat many of them had shown conspicuous :bHrv in sur$.evy and medicine (hear,.hea~). He t" ecion or the lamny would toiiovv in tne lootsreps of his ancestors, and also prove as eminent as they bad been (applause). The resolution was put to the meeting and unanimously carried. ALTERATION OF nrLES. Dr. Morgan (house surgeon) submitted the alterations to existing rules as recommended by t'ie Mat lagement Committee. Amongst the alterations were that persons subscribing five guineas and upwards shall be vice presidents for one year, and those subscribing R25 and upwards vice-presidents for life; that the dispenser be' appointed by the Management Committee that in the case of church collections, the tickets hold good for twelve months from the date of the pay- ment of the money, and not from the beginning of I r_1 the year as at present; that out-patients be re- ceived every day, and that patients must attend not later than six o'clock, instead of four as for- merly that rule 30 include epilepsy as well as insanity, etc. Objection was raised to the adoption of these alterations without the subscribers being given an opportunity of carefully considering them. Eventually it was decided that the alterations be printed and circulated, and then submitted to a special meeting to be held in a fortnight for con- firmation. OUR WOUNDED SOLDIERS. The Chairman said it had been suggested to the committee that they should follow the example of other infirmaries and offer a few beds for the use of soldiers wounded in the present war. They had had the financial aspect under consideration, and they thought they might offer the War Office four £ >eds without detriment to the subscribers sending in patients with tickets. Mr Gibson proposed that the beds be let as sug- gested, and speaking for himself, he would be willing to subscribe towards any additional cost entailed by this act, and he had no doubt many others would do likewise. Mr H. C. Fryer seconded, and said it would be understood that preference for the use of the beds would be given to natives of the county, and fail- ing that to outsiders. The resolution was put to the meeting and carried with unanimity. THANKS TO THE HONORARY SURGEONS. The Chairman proposed that the best thanks of the subscribers be accorded the honorary surgeons, who had spared no trouble, and given so much assistance at the Infirmary during the past year. The Rev. T. A. Penry seconded, and the resolu- tion was heartily accorded. | THE RETIRING HOUSE SURGEON. Mr H. C. Fryer proposed a vote of thanks to t'he retiring house surgeon (Dr. Morgan). They vve'-e~" all, he said, exceedingly sorry to use that word re- tiring. He did not think anyone could say too much in praise of the work Dr. Morgan had done since he had held office at the Infirmary. There had been some few years ago a strong prejudice in the minds of people against going to the Infirmary as in-patients, although he knew of instances where great benefit would have occured to patients going in. They did not like the restraint. In fact, they were afraid. Mr Morgan had done a great deal to break down that feeling, and it was on account of the implicit confidence the people had in him that it was broken down (applause). Now there were more applicants for tickets than there were tickets available (hear, hear). He thought this was due to the work done by Mr Morgan, both to the in and out-door patients. He bad discharged his duties with urbanity, courtesy and kindness, and he felt strongly the great loss they were sus- taining in losing Mr Morgan. He knew all would join with him in wishing him great success in his practice in the future (hear, hear). They were all glad that he was not leaving the town, and hoped that he would have many years to enjoy a lucrative practice among the people in whose con- fidence he now stood so high (applause). The Rev. T. Levi seconded, and said he endorsed every word spoken by Mr. Fryer. Dr. A. Thomas also supported the resolution. He had had the friendship of Dr. Morgan as a boy at school, they had been students together at college and hospital, and lie had had happy relations with him at the hospital for the past six years. He hoped that this friendship and association would continue by having him as one of the honorary surgeons on the staff (hear, hear). The vote was unanimously carried, and Dr. Morgan, in reply, said he was very much obliged to them for their kindness. He also wished specially to thank the committee, Mr. Bonsall, Dr. Thomas, and all the other medical gentlemen for the ready assistlice they had always given him (hear, hear). THANKS TO THE CHAIRMAN. The Mayor proposed a vote of thanks to Mr. Bonsall for his conduct in the chair, and remarked that it was the wish of all that he would occupy the position for many a year to come. Mr. Robert Ellis seconded, the resolution being carried with unanimity. The meeting then terminated.
CHURCR INEWS.
CHURCR INEWS. The Bishop of Bangor (Dr. Watkin Williams) has fixed the following dates and places for the holding of his primary visitation :-Machynlleth, February 19; Barmouth, February 20; Portmadoc, February 21; Sarn (Pwllheli), February 22; Carnarvon, February 23; Llangefni, February 24; and Conway, February 26. The Rev. Isaac Thomas, of Landore, Swansea, ex-president of the Baptist Union of Wales, died last Friday after a comparatively brief illness. He had not been in robust health for some years. Mr. Thomas occupied a very prominent position in the Welsh Baptist ministry, and was president of the Union in 1897, delivering his presidential address at :Rhyl. He had been pastor at Caersalem Newydd, Landore, since 1871, and previously at Birkenhead, and Blaenagwaun, Pembrokeshire. The Nonconformist Choir Union have arranged to offer a certain number of prizes for competition among Nonconformist Church choirs. A prize of five guineas, a baton, and a challenge shield (pre- sented by Mrs. Minshall) will be offered for com- petition by choirs of between 26 and 40 voices; and another prize of five guineas for choirs of be- tween 16 and 25 voices. This contest will be held at the annual festival of the union, which will take place at the Crystal Palace on June 30, and when also a concert will be given by 4,000 adult singers and a band under the conductorship of Mr. Min- shall and Mr. Croger. The first list of premises towards the Twentieth Century Fund of the Calvinistic Methodists has been issued in the Drysorfa. The list is as fol .ows :-Mr. Evan Thomas, Birmingham, £ 1,000; Mr. E. P. Jones, Rhyl, £ 1,000; Principal Owen Prys, Trefecca. £1,000; three Liverpool gentlemen, whose names have not been disclosed, £ 3,000; Dr. Williams. Fishguard, £ 105; the Rev. Evan Jones, Carnarvon, £ 100 the Rev. John Owen, Mold, EIOO; the Rev. Thomas Levi, Aberystwyth, £ 100; the Rev. Griffith Ellis, Bootle, £ 50; the Rev. William Evans, Pembroke Dock, £ 50; the Rev. William John, Bridgend, £ 50; and the Rev. J. Morgan Jones, Cardiff, P-25. Nearly ten thousand persons were present at the Albert Hall, South Kensington, on T uesday night in order to uphold and maintain the Protestantism of the nation and to demand the suppression of the Mass and the Confessional in the Established Church." The chair was taken by the Earl of Portsmouth, who was supported by the Marquis of Sligo, Viscount Bangor, Lord Wimborne, and a large number of other personages of distinction. Mr. John Kensit occupied a seat near the platform. The demonstration had the support or the sym- pathy of over 41 Protestant societies or organisa- tions, and over 100 peers and members of Par- liament sent. expressions of regret at being unable to be present. There were in the hall delegates fsom more than 70 organisations and represent- atives from 163 towns in England, Scotland and Ireland, nearly every connty in England being represented. The first resolution was moved by the Right Hon. J. W. Mellor, Q.C., M.P., and seconded by the Rev. Canon Woodward-" That this meeting, believing the preservation of the Protestantism of the National Church to be a matter of paramount importance, and that the revival of the Mass and of the practice of auricular confession is disastrous to the spiritual and moral welfare of the nation, pledges itself to uphold the principles of the Reformation as being the only effectual guarantees of civil and religious liberty." All the resolutions were carried amid much enthu- siasm, the meeting closing with the Nauunai Anthem.
! Ram, near Lampeter.I
Ram, near Lampeter. LiBuviv.— j he erst meeting in \q1 the library of this place was held at the Board schoo: I on Tuesday evening, the 23rd ultimo., under the presidency of Mr ü. J. Davies, Penlan, when ad- dresses were given by the Revs. R. C. Pron- deifi; E. Evans, Soar and D. Jones, Noddfa, Lam- peter. ihe librar was found*d in the year 1875 !>v Mr Rufus .Davies, the first school master of the place, but sDce l'is departure very little pse was maac ct the spendid selection of books. The lit-rary was re- moved to the !'o:-mi school about a month ago. :,>nd at the above meeting an executive committee of five members was :;ppoi;ited with a treasurer and sec- retary. Mr D William?, Bryneiddig. was appointed treasurer, and Mr Davies, ISoard school, secretary. Meetings will be held on the first Tuesday of every month, when books will be returned and others given out for the current month. It was arranged that all new members must ?ay a shilling admission fee, and sixpence a year for the use of the books in' the library. It is sincerely hoped that the young people of the neighbourhood will take advantage of the books, and that efforts will again be made to increase their number.
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THE. DEVELOPMENT OF ABERYSTWYTH.
THE. DEVELOPMENT OF ABERYSTWYTH. SIlly-I fear you will soon, be calling, a plague on your letters." if we go on much longer improv- ing Aberystwyth. If your patience permits, I would like a short rejoinder, to Mr. Nicholas Nemo (I must remember the prefix). I <hm't think your readers have any cause of complaint, if he always writes S0 brightly and humourously, nor I in hav- ing so courteous and witty an opponent, if such a term is at all appropriate. I was immensely amused with his nvmndam indignation at my misconception as to his name. I suppose it is my d u,-y to apologise to Mr. Nemo; for it is not his fault that he possesses a patronymic so frequently usad by those who wish to conceal their identity. With an awple apology, I couple a tribute of admiration for his patriotism, in the sense of attachment to his paternal name, in spite of obvious danger of misconception. It is not for me to hint at any attempt to take a rise" out of your readers, especially as I have not Debrett" with me. It is quite correct to say that, both among peers and commoners, there are those who might very appropriately bear the same name, which he is proud to possess and ready to distinguish in the ranks of literature. I trust, this unfortunate misconception will not pursue him in society, by excludiug him from those functions, so attractive to the quality, where everybody who is anybody expects to be present. Mr. Nemo's objection to the omission of the prefix just suggests a doubt, which the absence of the name from the London Court Directory hardly removes, seeing that the more distingiiised alp becomes, so much the more do we, dJKJg0 Testfourtesy title. When we more do we dJKJg0 Testfourtesy title. When we speak stone, Napoleon, Spargeon or ChamberSin, we express admiration for their power or character, or the reverse, by omitting the prefix. Doctors are usually so spoken of, and no offence is meant or taken. After all "-what's in a name"? Mr. Nemo is a very good fellow, and I find further ground for agreement in this letter. His clever parody on extravagant descriptions of local attractions is very amusing, and quite within the bounds of possibility. A distinguished man, whose namel did not notice, presumably after a brief holiday at Aberystwyth, during a very dry season, left the following evidence of his acute observation- The atmosphere of Aberystwyth is absolutely free from moisture." DiZi he expect to see a green blade of grass on his next visit ? This ^curious statement is actually used as an advertise- Fment. In my first letter I pointed out the necessity for truthfulness in such statements. Anything else is sure to defeat its end, and besides false re- commendations are wholly unnecessary. I also agree with Mr. Nemo in his objection to the dis- gusting habit of spitting on the promenade or pavement. Perilous would the practice be in spreading consumption, wer.e it not that the tubercle bacillus has a very short life, when ex- posed to sun and air. If it were as tenacious as smallpox, scarlet fever, or diphtheria, we would be compelled to isolate consumptives. I sincerely echo the hope that no encouragement will be given to the "tripper," especially of the "day" variety. He or she is an unmitigated nuisance as a rule, and no advantage to the town, oxcept, to consume an inordinate amount of liquor,and behave like a beast in consequence. What L have witnessed, and what I have been told by the railway employees and the police, as to the conduct of the crowds which come to the sea-side resorts of Kent and Sussex, would defy description, and shock your readers. For the same reason I cannot recommend any catering for the lower tastes of the people, which may be degraded or elevated according to the stimulus provided. Mr Nemo must be careful not to extinguish the hopes of present and future visitors in the riches of the beach, or he might make himself as unpopular as St. Paul at Ephesus, a local Demetrius, jealous for the interests of his craft, may make his life a burden for evidence of the diligence of the- visitor, and discrimination of the lapidary, may be seen outside the portals of one of the establishments, which was closed like the pier during the winter. This cessation of the industry, as well as the deserted sea shore, suggests the un- welcome truth, that your residents don't take much interest in it. Is the mine worked out or do the gems yield a harvest in the season, and hiber- nate in the winter. I have not seen or even heard the busy whirr of the machinery, by which the stone you find, ugly and un- promising enough, is presented to your astonished gaze in an hour or two a gem of beauty—a joy for ever. May I suggest to the Medical Officer of Health the publication of statistics as to sunshine, rainfall, temperature, and zymotic death-rate. I cannot find these in the admirable illustrated booklets Mr. Nemo speaks of or elsewhere. Some places have claimed, falsely no doubt, pre-eminence in these matters. Trot them out, Dr. Thomas, and place them where they should be, in the first line with heavy or coloured type, in a table of com- parison, or shall we say contrast, and so demolish these bold pretensions. There is virtue no doubt in modesty, but we are told not to hide our light under a bushel. For the sake of the town and the visitors longing to come, and to stay if there were houses enough, let them see the light of day. A. WALKER.
. THE REPRESENTATION OF MERIONETH.
THE REPRESENTATION OF MERIONETH. SIR,—The letter on the above subject which appeared in your last issue deserves attention. The writer evidently knows more about the gentle- man he advocates in respect of his work on the County Council and the County Governing Body than he does of him personally. It is not always that a prophet is honoured in his native place, but Mr. Haydn Jones certainly is. He was the first member to represent Towyn on the County Council, although at the time he was very young, and it is with the greatest difficulty that he has been per- suaded to remain, as he is one of those few that do not believe in pocketting every honour that comes in their way, and, as your correspondent put it very clearly, his work as Chairman of the Finance Com- mittee of the Merioneth County Council, although he was, I think, the youngest member of the Council, was such that it elicited praise from not only the Merioneth County Council, but from other Councils as well. It is not yet known what the Towyn County School owes to Mr. Jones. His contributions to this School in personal sacrifices are known only to himself, but the public are to some extent now realising that the success of what has been called the ideal school of Wales" is mainly due to his zeal and energy. His contribution in money amounts to several hundred pounds, and these were forthcoming during a very critical time in the history of the School. In my humble opinion a man of this stamp is the one required by Merioneth A Nonconformist, a thorough Welshman, and up to the present a thorough success in everything he takes in hand, he was one of our late Member's personal friends and on more than one occasion I heard Mr. Ellis making the remark "Haydn ought to have been in Parliament long ago" and added Mr. Ellis. fortunate the county that will secure his services. I am confident that Festiniog and other places would not be kept so long waiting for replies from the Local Government Board on questions of vital importance had we a man of such energy as Mr. Jones, at St. Stephens. Merioneth opened a new era in Welsh politics, when its leaders picked out the brilliant Ellis, of Cynlas, to represent it. Other Counties have since then followed suit. I appeal to the leaders of liberalism in Merioneth, do not be hood-winked by'office mongers from outside but be true to our best traditions, and to keep up the reputation of Merioneth by selecting a young man, brought up amongst the hills of Meirion, and one who is conversant with all the grievances of Welsh farmers, Welsh quarrymen, and above all a man who is a rank Liberal, and a Nonconformist and possessing enough independence of spirit to demand respect from all classes alike.—Yours, etc., MEIRIONFAB.
.. LLANON.
LLANON. Sir,—In your last week's edition a letter appears re the LJanon trotting match, &c., l?y Subscriber." I am glad to see that there are a few who take some interest in the small place and the benefit derived from such things or events. The agricultural men should do their utmost to keep this upas they derive the benefit as intimated by "Subscriber." As is always the case in this plnce a new event will be carried on with great success, (" A new broom will sweep clean,") but after the expiration of some time it is left to die. "Subscriber" should know the jealousy that exists at Llanon, and also bear in mind the fact that a good leader is required. The motto of the Llanon- ,1. Cuwch cwd a ffetan gul." When every persoii wishes to be foremost no success is antici- pated. Their motto should be Unitv is strength," and if this jealousy could be done away with and ,;Li,j attained great success would follow. Take for instance the reading room—the best thing ever eSI rtÍJiislled-awl before it is twelve months old it .nli,.vv.a symptoms of decay. Why ? for the simple reason that jealousy poisons the minds of people against, each other. Let us bear in mind that the reading room, if under proper management, will do more good to the young than a lot of preaching. The great blessing derived from the reading room is clearly seen by the most narrow minded, but at the same time they close their eyes to the welfare of the young rather than to lower their dignity to be led by proficient men. As to the surplus (if any) perhaps some correspondent will explain. In con- clusion I may say with Subscriber" that in this small place, which is wholly devoid of any life or pleasure, these local events are looked on with great interest. VILLAGER.
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LOVEDAY, PLUMBER, PAINTER, GLAZIER, GAS-FITTER 17, QUEEN STREET, ABERYSTWYTH. COMPLETE HOUSE FURNISHING. EOR THE BEST VALUE IN FURNITURE CALL AT EDWARD ELLIS'S FURNISHING WAREHOUSE 28, LITTLE DARKGATE STREET. A BERYSTWYTH. AUCTIONEER, V ALDER, JJOUSE AND E STATE A GENT. 1130 ARTIFICIAL TEETH. MIL TAMES REES (Seventeen years with Messrs. Murphy and Rowley) 49 rglRINITY PLACE, A BERYSTWYTH. MK. REES visits TREGARON first and lastTuesda in each Month at Mrs. Williams, Stanley House. Visits Machynlleth the Second and Fourth Wednes- days in each Month at Mrs. R. Jones, Pentre- rhydin Street (opposite Lion Hotel). Corns on the 1st and 3rd Saturday in each month at Mr W. Evans, Grocer, Liverpool House, (opposite Slaters Arms. Visits Lampeter the First and Third Fridays in each Month, at R. Evans, milliner, 18, Harford Square. CHARGES MODERATE. tlUslUess Notices. .1 SALE <) f HIGH-CLASS LEATHER GOODS. GREAT REDUCTION IN PRICE. LADJE^^AND GENT^ PURSES <'AKJ>. M!il & LETTER CASES. WALLETS, A^ POCJi.ilI BOOKS, LADIES' HANDBAGS, Ac. lates-TTTesigns. TALL GOODS MARKED IN PLAIN FIGURES ¡ GYDE, IIIOTOGRAPIIEIII, ) PIER STREET. J. W. THOMAS, MILLINERY ES TAB L I SII M ENT, ^j-REAT JJARKGATE ST., ABERYSTWYTH. FOR A FEW WEEKS ONLY ALL GOODS AT GREATLY REDUCED PRICES To make Room for Spring Goods. A STEPHEN VAUGHAN DAVIES, CORN. F LOUR, AND pROVISION IVIERCHANT, LAMPETER. mHE Finest Te Man Brith that can be procured for Is 4d Der lh Sole PrnnriuM, tv>o « itS — d .spruTS highest in public flavour. Hotels. BRYNAWEL PRIVATE HOTEL, Llandrindod Wells (Two minutes' walk from the Railway Station, Pump House, or Rock House Mineral Springs). ACCOMMODATION FOR SEVENTY VISITORS. This Private Hotel is situated on one of the highest sites in T lnnHrinrinri wniia rupjed view of "Ye Olde Druid Circfe," Temple Gardens^ ^(^th^swrroundfng'cmmt^ Ihiift1 will? all modern improvements and perfect sanitary arrangements Centrallv sitmfprl rr.ic™ rv } toff ing Rooms. and Bowling Green. Fine South aspect. Electric Light throughout, All diet arrangements unTr t'he snecia'l supervision and advice of Dr. Bo wen Davis. Personal superintendence. Terms on application. MR. & MRS. JEFFREY JONES, PROPRIETORS. W A LI A IJ () T E L Ltd., LLANDRINDOD WELLS. tl1f llandrindod "GWAL1A" is the well-known "GWALIA" OF UPPER WOBURN PI APF LONDON. It was started 1889; by the season of the following year, extensivTadditions^ had^to hp Sas openedlast'year eXtenSi°nS have culmi^ tho NEW PREMISES, whioh was opened last year (July 27th, 1898,) Heating apparatus, good supply of Radiators on balconies and corridors. ELECTRIC LIGHT. PASSENGERS' LIFT. BILLIARD TABLE. EDWARD, JENKINS, Manager. AND "GW ALIA" UPPER WOBURN PLACE, LONDON. THE QUEEJTS-HOTEL, ABERYSTWYTH. Table D'Hote, 7.3,0. Boarding Terms frem 3 Guineas per Week, or 12s. 6d. per day.. HIS Hotel is repte with every modern appliance, and œntains and Dining Rooms, Ladies Lighted by Electricity. » he Public an« Private Sitting Rooms face the sea and are Lighted by W. H. PALMER, Proprietor. BELLE VUE HOTEL, ABERYSTWYTH. (Facing the Sea and close to the Pier.) Is one of the most reasonable and comfortable Family and Commercial Hotels in Wales. T"SriS rr^Sioifto*to S'age'resr 24 °r 9S' da-v' 'B°5 T™™>- W. H. PALMER, Proprietor. WHITE HORSE HOTEL, ABERYSTWYTH. CLOSE TO SEA AND RAILWAY STATION. TERMS MODERATE. Proprietress: M. A. REA. WATERLOO HOTEL, ABERYSTWYTH, High-Cla s Family and Commercial Private Hotel and Boarding Establishment, uated.in" the.'best part of the Town, facing the Sea, recently much enlarged and re-furnished, being now lone of the Largest and Most Comfortable Hotels on the Welsh Coast. ^PERFECT SANITARY ARRANGEMENTS. EVERY MODERN COMFORT AND CONVENIENCE. IBATHS, BILLIARDS, and ELECTUIC LIGHT. PRIVATE SITTING ROOMS. INCLUSIVE BOARD TERMS FROM £ 2:2:0 PER WEEK. BUS MEETS ALL TRAINS. A. E. & A. MORRIS, Proprietresses. TERMINUS HOTEL, ABERYSTWYTH. modern convenience and is lighted throughout with the Electric Light p Wlth evei7 T. E. SALMON, PROPRIETOR. PENYPONT HOTEL, TALYLLYN. POSTAL ADDRESS-CORRIS, R:S.O. TELEGRAPHIC ADDRESS-ABERGYNOLWYN This Hotel, which is situate at the west end of the far-famed Lake. Tourists, Visitors, and Cyclists will find every accommodation and comfort at moderate charges. Guides for Cader Idns. Posting. Lake and River fishing free to VisitorS at the Hotel. ° THOMAS LLOYD, Proprietor. DAVID EYANS, WATCHMAKER, JEWELLER, AND OPTICIAN 39, Great Darkgate Street, Aberystwyth. Ill i SJLVER PLATE SUITABLE FOR PRESENTATIONS. GOLD AND SILVER WATCHES IN GREAT VARIETY ::=- L> ;a.'iI" t" DAVIESS PES REGISTERED TRADE MARK.) COUGH MIXTURE, FOR THE SPEEDY AND EFFECTUAL CUBE OF COUGHS, COLDS, HOARSENESS ASTHMA, AND ALL DISORDERS or THE CHEST, THROAT AND LUNGS I HUGH DAYIES'S COUGH MIXTURE NO MORE Difficulty of Breathing. NO WORE Sleepless Nights. NO M JRE Distressing Coughs. DAYIES'S COUGH MIXTURE for COUGHS DAVIES'S COUGH M XTURE for COLDS NO MORE Sleepless Nights. NO M JRE Distressing Coughs. DAVIES'S COUGH MIXTURE for COUGHS DAVIES'S COUGH M XTURE for COLDS itS DAVIES'S COUGH MIXTURE for ASTHMA 1 DAVIES'S COUGH MIXTURE for BRONCHITIS i DAVIES'S COUGH MIXTURE for HOARSENESS M DAVIES'S COUC-H MIXTURE for INFLUENZA DAVIES'S CUUGH MIXTURE for COLDS DAVIES'S COUGH MIXTURE for COUGHS DAVIES'S COTIGH MIXTURE for SORE THROAT DAVIES'S COUGH MIXTURE—Most Soothing DAVIES'S COUGH MIXTURE warms the Chest DAVIES'S COUGH MIXTURE dissolves the Phlegm DAVIES'S COUGH MIXTURE-for SINGERS DAVIES'S COUGH MIXTURE-for PUBLIC DAVIES'S COUGH MIXTURE SPEAKERS THE GREAT WBLSKTREMBDY. 13\d. anrt 2 9 Bottles. Sold Evijywher* Sweeter than Honey. Children like in. HUGH DAVIES, Chemist, MACHYNLLETH. MMiwwinnTiirmr iii IIIUMUM"" "■: INFLUENZA. Ysgrifena y Parch. E. W. DAVIES,, FFIVN Pentre, yn ddiweddar. "Gallaf ddwyn tystiolaeth glir i boblog f rwydd mawr HUGH DAYIES'S COUGH MTXTTTRR, an i dderbyniad lies neillduol fel siaradwr cyhoeddus oddiwrith ddefnyddiad o hono, ac hefyd i'w werth yr- adeg hon gyda'r haint Influenza." I 1 DIFFYG ^jss^s^vIEEBLIiDl I VEGETABLE MIC | I I; ANTIBILIOUS P I LLS. B (i Price 13. 1(1. I B OYLY I:Y t I V HUGH DAVIES, '} 1 { £ Cbtmist. §3 I £ B n AX IF 1 I TONiC AiYHBiLIOUS PILLS I I AT DDIFFYG TREULIAD. | Davies's PHIs at Dd/ffyi-r TreuJIcd. a H j^vies's PiUs at Boon yn y Cetn. ra j|! Pi!t» ot Giirisd y C3«l'>r>. ft Ijj Jjaviesjs PilSs ct y i> £ i-ir;oUvt. t;d. 1 S jes'g Piiis ai V/ynt yn yr Y'iumc?;. a S J)avics'3 PiUs at BoVn yn y Cylln. js jj Davi^s's f'il £ s at swvji) bsvvd, & {a Davies's Pilis, dyn^t-l r.ofioi." B jjg Davica's Piils at buru y jrwaei!. 3 JG PSI^A IS U-c Y B-CIT T AN job gjg DAVIES'S HORSE POWDER 1s. Sold Tins Everyvihere. RI^I ESJ. Powders have for years enjoyed a large sale, and will be found superior to any others for promoting sound health, clean legs, and glossy coat. For preventing worms, coughs, colds, grease, cracked-heels and swellings of the legs they are unsqualled. They stimilate the spirits and promote the appetite. If your Horses are looking poor, with staring coats, bad appetites and lack of spirit, try w^adiiion Powders, and they will, with- a hi uuering the Horse from working, gradually but certainly gain the desired effect. ls. Tins; 10s. per doz. Hugh Davies CHEMIST, MACHYNLLETH.