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ABERYSTWYTH.
ABERYSTWYTH. THE CLIFF RAILWAY and Gardens will be opened for the summer season at the end of this month. REMOVALS.—P.C. Evan Williams, who has been stationed at Aberystwyth for nearly four years, will this week be removed to Lampeter, and P.C. Thomas, of Lampeter, will be transferred to Aberystwyth. THE TERRACE.—The recent fine evenings have been largely availed of by visitors and residents, who have congregated here in great numbers to enjoy the cool breeze, to listen to the Town Band, and to laugh at the many good things provided oy Mr. Gilbert Rogers and his minstrels. APPOINTMENT.—Mr William Edward Rowlands, second son of Mr William Rowlands, cabinet maker, Penmaesglas, has been appointed a member of the North of England Institute of Mining and Mechanical Engineers. Mr Rowlands is at present engaged as an engineer in the gold mines at r, Columbia, America. ST. MICHAEL'S CHURCH—A carved oaken lectern has recently been added to the many offerings which adorn our parish church. It bears this inscription on a brass plate:—" To the glory of God. In memory of Mary Ann Wynne, entered into rest January 15th, 1899." This desk was given to the church by associates and members of the Girls' Friendly Society. At the end of last week a seal was seen on the rocks in front of South Marine Terrace. It had evidently wandered to these parts with the large shoals of fish which have recently come to the bay. The seal was first seen by Mr George Davis, who made several unsuccessful attempts to capture it. Finding itself in danger it slipped back to the water and joined a shoal of porpoises, which were disporting in the bay. SIGNS OF THE END.—The termination of College Session draws near, and the annual Leavite Supper is already announced. For the benefit of the uninitiated it may be explained that the term Leavite is applicable only to those men who are not again returning to Aberystwyth as students, and who thus fraternise together for the last time, before taking their divers ways in the world. WANTED.—The kindness of many readers in responding to various requests for the loan of z;1 materials connected with old Aberystwyth prompts me to make known a further want-Can anyone lend me a sketch of the Mr Locke's House covered with ivy and known as the Custom House, which formerly stood at the end of Pier-street.—Geo. Eyre Evans. MUNICIPAL ENTERPRISE.—The Carnarvon Cor- poration have just issued, in attractive guise, a booklet illustrating Carnarvon and its environs aimed at inducing visitors to stray beyond the beaten track of the mere run through" the renowned castle and to impress them with other attractions of the town and neighbourhood. The book is issued by the corporation, and may, presumedly, be obtained gratis on application to the Borough Surveyor (Mr Edward Hall). SAVE THE CHILD.—It is a pleasing duty to draw attention to the forthcoming visit to Aberystwyth of a detachment of boys from Dr. Barnardo's homes in London under the leadership of Mr James B. Wookey, who will also occupy the pulpit of the English Congregational Church at the morning and evening services next Sunday. With some amount of personal knowledge of the work- ing of the various institutions bearing Dr Barnardo's name, and of the entertainment in store from the boys' performances, we have no hesitation in com- mending the good cause to the public. The Ever open Door" in our larger cities has been a veritable means of bodily grace and salvation to countless destitute children. LEGAL.—We are pleased to record the success of Mr John Hugh Phillips, son of Mr Pryse Phillips, Little Darkgate-street, who has passed an examina- tion in Commercial Law. Mr Phillips was educated at the County School where he obtained a scholar- ship on entrance when the school opened in October, 1896. From school he passed in four out of five subjects of the Welsh Matriculation, and was highly commended on his work for the Central Board examinations. He passed an examination for the Civil service, taking a very high position in the competition. He preferred an appointment in one of the Chartered Banks of London, where he has done well. I-NQUEST. -On Wednesday in last week Mr A. Bassett Jones, deputy coroner, conducted an in- quest at Blaencwmystwyth, touching the death of David Rees, aged six weeks, child of David Rees, Penbryn, Blaencwmystwyth. David Rees, the father, said the child was alright up to Sunday afternoon, June 3rd, when he noticed that the bild's chest was tight he was breathing very rapidly and coughing occasionally. He was not hot. The child died at about four o'clock on Tues- day morning, June 6th.—William Davies, Blaen- cwm, also gave evidence, and said he saw the child on Monday afternoon, when it had movements similar to fits. The jury returned a verdict of Death from natural Cau.50", "UR GILBERT ROGERS AND THE FOOTBALL CLUB. -On Saturday evening, the 23ni inst, Mr Colbert ..Rogers and his Merry Troopers will give a grand concert at the Royal Pier Pavilion, the proceeds of which will be devoted toward liquidating the Football Club debt. The programme, which will be sustained by the whole troupe, can be guaranteed to give the highesc satisfaction. For this occasion Mr Rogers has also engaged the celebrated Welsh tenor, Mr Maldwyn Humphreys, R.A.M., who is a great favourite with Aberystwyth audiences. The Club feel indebted to Mr Rogers for his great generosity, and hope the public will rally to his support, and at the same thus assist the ob- ject in view. POLICE CASES.—James Jones, pedlar, Aber- ystwyth, was brought before Mr. R. Morgan on Thursday last, charged with being drunk and in- capable on the previous day. P.C. Rowlands having given evidence, defendant was fined 5s. and costs.—On Friday, Charles Bradley, Worcester, labourer, was brought before the Mayor (Alderman C. M. Williams), charged with begging alms at Aberystwyth on the 7th inst. He was discharged on promosing to leave the town.—Stephen Wallis, Stafford, tailor, was charged with refusing to per- form his allotted task of work at the Union Work- house. The Master (Mr. John Jones), said the man sought for relief, which was granted, but when put to break 3cwt. of stone he refused to do it. He was committed to prison for 14 days with hard labour.—On Saturday morning, before Mr. John Morgan, a labourer, named Thomas Prosser, who said he hailed from Belfast, was charged by P.C., Rowlands with being drunk and incapable on the previous day. The case having been proved, a fine of 2s. 6d. and costs was imposed. COUNTY SCHOOL.—A meeting of Managers 'was held at the Town Hall on Friday, June 8th, 1900, at 6 p.m. Present:—Mrs Williams (chairman), Mrs A. Griffith, Messrs C. M. Williams, George Davis, and R. J. Jones, Mr David Samuel (head- master). Miss Ewart (senior mistress).—The min- utes of the last three meetings were read and con- firmed.—Notices were given to consider the follow- ing matters at the next meeting:—By Mr C. M. Williams: (1) The appointment of a drill master; (2) The appointment of a permanent cleaner; (3) The erection (jointly with Mr T. Owen) of a gate at the bottom of the path to the boys' entrance. By Mr R. J. Jones: (4) To alter the hour of meet- ing. -On the application of Miss Louie Green for a I remission of fees in respect of Ernest Green, he being too ill to attend school for the remainder of the term, it was decided to charge only for the fortnight during which he attended.—Resolved that the Clerk write for payment of all School fees now in arrear.—Resolved that the members present form a Committee to revise the proposed prospectus drafted by the Headmaster, and report thereon to the next meeting.—Resolved that notice be given to all parents and guardians of pupils that they are required to give one month's written notice before their children leave school.—An application by Mr John Jones on behalf! of Maggie Keane for a bur- sary was read, and the consideration of it adjourned to the next meeting. ABERYSTWYTH SCHOOL BOARD.—A meeting of this Board was held on Tuesday evening, present— Alderman P. Jones, chairman, the Venerable Archdeacon Protneroe, Rev Prebendary Williams, Mrs Griffiths, Mr W. Thomas, Mr T. B Hall. The minutes of last meeting were read and signed, the ordinary bills were ordered to be paid. The report of the evening school was read, which showed that the work done during the winter session was very satisfactory. The report was as follows :-Boys' department-This evening school is well and intelligently conducted. The lighting should be better. Girls' department—The instruction con- tinnes to be intelligent, and the progress satisfactory. The attendance at the schools during the last month were, Board School, infants, 88 per cent. girls' 88, boys 93 3. National School infants' 83 per cent, girls 84. boys 32 cunt. Penpareau 78 per cent. Mr. W. Thomas drew attention to the condition of attendance in the town, and pointed out that the attendance at the Board School was 1 per cent. higher than Scotland, 3 per cent higher than England and 8 per cent fcigher than the average at": "f attendant in Wales. Mr Thomas further showed that this was greatly to the benefit of the ratepayers and entitled the town to a grant of some £50 more than could be obtained under he (;0!1dii:.m of things that obtained some years airo. Miss Nicklin made application for a pupil teacher. The clerk was instructed to write to the headmaster of the County School asking him tu annuuu^o L the pupils of the school i that s ich a vacancy exists. A report from Miss Daniel! about the ■> ■ •-lasses held recently was read. It shovw t iiial the class has increased in numbers.. and in the interest of children and darents in the work done during the year. HAYMAKING.—Haymaking has commenced at Llanbadarn. A field of hay. the property of Cap- tain Cozens, has just been cut. MILLINERY.—Mrs. D. Morgan, the Emporium, Pier-street, is now showing a fine selection of millinery goods for summer wear. APPOINTMENT.—The members of the Temple of Love" Lodge of Oddfellows—Manchester Unity -at a meeting on Tuesday night appointed Dr Morgan their medical officer. GOLF CLUB.—At a meeting of the Aberystwyth Golf Club held on Tuesday evening, it was resolved that no Sunday golfing be allowed on the links at Pen Dinas. The care of the links has now been entrusted to Mr J. O. Jones, Baker-street, to whom visitors, wishing to obtain admission, should apply. SALE.-OllWedrie-(Iav afternoon Mr. J. Hi. James, auctioneer, held a very successful sale of dwelling- houses, at the Lion Royal Hotel. Lot 1 consisting of 42, Portland-street, was sold to Mr. Randolph Fear for £260. Lot 2 consisting of 40, Portland- street, was also sold to Mr R. Fear for £265. Lots 3 and 4 were sold to Mr. Daniel Jones, solicitor, for a client, for £455. THE PAXTON SOCIETY,—On Wednesday evening at the University College, Mr Williams, of the Queen's Hotel Gardens, read a very able and in- structive paper on Bee Keeping" to the members of the above society. Mr Williams will again favour the Society with a display of produce and a de- monstration on Kitchen Gardening" at the Queen's Gardens, on the evening of the 23th inst., when it is hoped that a strong muster of the dis- ciples of Sir Joseph Paxton will put in an appear- ance. SUNDAY SCHOOL TRips.-The annual Sunday School outing of the Baker-street Welsh Congre- gational Chapel took place on Wednesday. The party left per the eight o'clock train, and although the weather was showery spent a very pleasant and enjoyable day. The arrangements were ably car- z, ried cut by a committee, who had made ample provision for the inner wants of all who accom- panied the picnic. The party arrived home about eight o'clock. On the same day the annual outing of the English Congregational Sunday School, Portland-street, took place. The scholars and friends left at 10-30 a.m., and drove in fire breaks (supplied by Messrs. Morris, Waterloo Hotel), to Devil's Bridge, via Hafod and Pontrhydygroes. By kind permission of Mr. and Mrs. Waddingham, the party were allowed to drive through the park. Refreshments were provided by Mrs. Jones, Post Office, Devil's Bridge. BOARD OF TRADE INQUIRY. On Saturday morning last Captain Vereker, an inspector of the Board of Trade, conducted an inquiry into the complaint made by Mr W. R. Hall as to tipping of refuse by Mr John Jenkins on the beach at the end of Victoria-terrace. A committee of the Town Council, consisting of Alderman C. M. Williams (Mayor), Alderman Peter Jones, Mr R. J. Jones, the town clerk, and borough surveyor, were pre- sent, together with Mr John Jenkins, Mr R. C. Richards (Penglaise), Mr Geddes Smith, Dr Beddoes, and others. After having inspected the spot on which the debris is being tipped, the in- spector and the committee retired to the Town Hall, where Mr Hall made a long statement as to his grievance. Mr Smith aud Dr Beddoes also made a few remarks. The Mayor proposed a vote of thanks to the inspector for his patient hearing of the complaint made, which Mr R. J, Jones seconded, and the inquiry terminated. PETTY SESSIONS. These Sessions were held on Wednesday at the Town Hall, before Mr John Morgan (chairman), Messrs Thomas Griffiths, George Davis, John Lewis, and Edward Evans. ALLEGED ASSAULT.—Joseph Roberts, joiner, Mill-street, was charged with unlawfully cutting and wounding Morgan Richards, painter, Queen- street, in Terrace-road, on the 4th inst. Richards said he went to Berni's for some chips." Joseph Roberts was quarrelling with Berni, and witness asked what it was about. Roberts replied, Mind your own business," and took off his coat; a scuffle ensued, during which witness gave Roberts one or two blows. Someone came between them, and witness left thinking no more about the matter. He turned off to go home through Cambrian-street, when he saw Joseph Roberts running after him. Defendant had a three half-pint bottle of beer in his hand, and when he came within three or four yardi he threw it at him. The bottle struck him on the head, and he was felled to the ground uncon- scious. He was afterwards taken to Dr Morgan's surgery and had his wound dressed, and was after- wards removed to the Infirmary. Cross-examined, complainant said he bad had drink that evening, but was sober enough to know what he was doing. He aimed a blow at Roberts before he attempted to strike him in any way. They had a struggle on the floor, during which Roberts was underneath, but he did not hear him shout out. For God's sake, boys, don't let him kill me."—Richard Roberts, living at 16, Portland-street, fishmonger, said on the 4th iust., he was standing at the station end of Terrace-road with a friend. He saw Roberts who was drunk go up to a chipped potatoe machine, and asked for potatoes. He was told they were not ready, and Roberts then commenced to interfere with the chipping machine. Richards also came up, and said something in Welsh to Roberts, which he did not understand. Roberts then puafcsd Richard? and said, Wbat do you want to interfere with me for ?" Richards pushed his fist in front of Roberts' face, and said something again in Welsh. Koberts tken SSid, C)ome (}I, you old Jew," and Richards then struck him a blow. Accused had a bottle in his pocket, which he took out, and put on the machine. Richards again struck him, and they both fell, but before that he (witness) had requested prosecutor not to strike the defendant, and advised him to go home. He was told, however not to interfere. While on the ground, Richards held Roberts with one hand by the nose, and pummelled him in the face with the other. He beard defendant cry out to stop the prosecutor killing him. Richards then went away, and Roberts having got his bottle of beer, asked which way he bad gone. He (witness) pointed down Terrace-road, and defendant started running in that direction. He (witness) followed, and heard the crash of glass. He came up to Richards who was standing in the middle of the road bleeding, and he took him to Dr Morgan, and from there to the Infirmary.-Cross-examined, witness said that Richards was the aggressor from start to finish, and if he had taken his advise the whole thing would not have happened.—Mr John Lewis That is a matter of opinion.—Mr W. P. Owen Whether it is opinion or not, it has to be put in the notes.—The Chairman There is nothing in it. Mr Owen But I will have it put down. I will not wrangle with anybody. You will take it in the usual way. I will have no interruption from anybody.-At a later stage of his cross-examination of the witness, Mr Owen said this was an indict- able offence, and he could not help overhearing remarks from the Bench continually.—The Chair- man But when you put a question to a witness we expect the witness to answer and not yourself.—Mr Owen For a moment you will just take this from me. The man made a reply, and you told the clerk not to put it down.—The Chairman I did not see anything in it.—Mr Owen But whether it is any- thing or not it should be put down.—Dr Morgan said Richards was brought to his house on the night in question. He was bleeding rather freely, and had a clean incised wound on the forehead and a swelling. This was all the evidence taken, and when charged accused pleaded Not Guilty."—Mr Owen having addressed the Bench, the Court was cleared, and on the public being re-admitted, the Chairman announced that no prima facie case had been made out, and the accused would be dis- charged. A CRUEL ASSAULT. John Jenkins, Penparke, charged John Jones, of the same place, with assault on the previous Friday. Mr A. J. Hughes appeared for the prosecution. Jenkins said he had been drinking with Jones on that day. When they were returning home through Plascrug Jones wanted to fight him. He refused, saying there bad been no words between them. Defendant then wanted to box, to see who was the best man, but he replied Shut up you fool, what are you talking about 1" Defendant then offered to fight him with one hand, and as he was turning to go home defendant struck him, and he was rendered unconscious. He had received injuries about the face and nose, and one of his top teeth had been knocked ont, and all the others were loose. He was taken to the Infirmary, and remained there until Monday.—In reply to the defendant, prosecutor denied that he bad been asking him all day to come out and fight at Plascrug, neither did he pull off his coat and challenge him while they were on the way home. They had been the best of friends all day, and be (accused) had paid for drinks and a shave that day for the prosecutor.—Defendant, in addressing the Bench said the proseeutor struck the first blow, and he only struck back in defence.—After the Bench had considered their verdict, the Chairman announced that they had gone carefully into the case, and found that defendant was nothing more or less than a brute, and always knocked everybody he thought he could best. A little while ago he was charged with assaulting a poor lamp lighter. He would now be sent to prison with hard labour for two months, and the Bench were only sorry they could not give him more, and a lot more. The decision was received with some ap| la use. DRUNK AND DISORDERLY. Thomas Jones, Portland-road, was charged with having been drunk and disorderly on the 14th inst., and P. C. Jones having given evidence, he was fined 5s and costs. it"
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-0 RECEIVING ORDERS. Anne Evans, of the Ivy Bush, Newcastle Emlyn Carmarthenshire, licensed victualler. David Griffiths, of Ffrwdywhiad, Lampeter, farmer and horse dealer.
Forthcoming Sales.
Forthcoming Sales. On Wednesday next Messrs Daniel, Son, & Meredith, will conduct a highly important sale of a copper mining estate, consisting of a freehold farm, sheepwalks mines, mining plant, and machinery, situate and known as Ystrad Einion- and Cwm Einion, in the township of Ysgybory coed, near Glandovey. The sale will be held at the Sale Rooms in Queen's-road at three in the after- noon.
LLANON.
LLANON. THE WATER QUESTION is now the burning topic of the hour here. Dr. Lewis, the medical officer of health, informed the Local Government Board that the Llansantffread water was not pure enough for the inhabitants to drink. The Parish Council in- sisted on having the various waters analysed. The result was awaited with interest last week. The Parish Council has received from Mr J. Alan Murray, B.Sc., Analyst University College of Wales, Aberystwyth, this week, the following result:— Report on analysis of sample of water received 30th ult., from the Parish Council, Llanon. Parts per 100,000, solids dissolved 9.0, chlorine 1.8, free ammonia .005, albuminoid ammonia .014, hardness removable on boiling hardness not so removable 1.9, nitrates This water is not of first class purity, but is unpregnated with a small amount of organic matter, probably of vegetable origin, I am, however, of opinion that this will not constitute a danger to health, and that the water is suitable for drinking purposes, and general domestic use.- J. Alan Murray." THE RECENT CYCLING ACCIDENT.—Weareglad to be able to report the rapid recovery of Mr John Rees, who recently met with a serious accident while cycling near Llanfarian. Mr Rees left the Aberystwyth Infirmary at the end of the week, and went to London to consult a well-known medical gentleman as to the advisability of returning to South Africa. Mr Rees is said to have liberally rewarded the kindness of the villagers of Llan- farian, who were the first to render him aid and succour after the accident.
ABERAYRON.
ABERAYRON. FESTIVALS.—The Congregationalists of Aberayron and district hold their annual" pwnc" festival to- day (Thursday), as also do the Calvinistic Methodists, the latter being at Tabernacle Chapel. MARITIME.—The arrivals this week are the "John and Margaret from Cardiff with coaal, and the s.s. "Norseman" from Bristol with a general cargo. The Ina Lass has sailed for Swansea, light. PICNIC. The members of the Aberayron branch of the (Jiris'Friendly Society paid a visit to Lampeter UIl Thursday last. The weather was all that could be desired, and nothing occurred to mar the pleasure of the picnic. Tea was provided at Lampeter, and other amusements were indulged in. DEATHS.—We regret to record the deaths of two respected inhabitants in the persons of Capt. James, Zuca House, and Mrs Eleanor Anderson, Victoria-st. The former died on Saturday evening and the latter early Sunday morning. Both were buried .on Wed- nesday. A SOUVENIR. -Next week we will present our Aber- ayron readers with a photograph of Mr Edwin Davies, one of the gallant defenders of Mafeking. It will be an interesting souvenir of the historic siege, and orders for copies should be placed early. FISHING.-The fishing industry seems doomed to failure at Aberayron. Not a single boat has yet put to sea, although at this time in previous ¡years there was an abundance of fish in the town. Will the supply have to come from New Quay ? REMOVAL.—We learn that Mr Price, one of the clerks at the National Provincial Bank, will shortly remove from the town. He will be succeeded by Mr Arthur Hughes, son of the Rev Henry Hughes, Towyn. CYCLING.-The Aberayron Cycling Club is in a state of collapse, but for what reason does not seem to be clearly known. Whether it will have a resuscitation now that the summer months have nearly arrived reiBainss to be seen, THE FASHIONABLE COLOUR.—A correspondent writes that a large number of both sexes at Aberayron have the khaki craze, as evidenced by the lavish use of this colour in articles of wearing apparel. It has been noticed that even the tramps, whose regular visits have made their faces quite familiar, have taken a two-fold advantage of the innovation, for they are now enabled to save their washing bills and still remain in the fashion. GOOD NEWS.— Last Saturday Mrs. Davies, Llanon House, received a short but most welcome letter from her son Mr. Edwin Davies, who has had the honour of suffering, fighting, and rejoicing with rare Baden-Powell at Mafeking. The letter was posted at Mafeking on April 10th, and was franked by having four three-penny seige stamps on the envelope which bears the Mafeking postmark. The letter is written with a lead pencil and reads as follows :—" B.S.A. Police, Cannon Kopje, Mafeking, 9th April, 1900. Dear Mother, Just a line or two to let you know that I am still alive and up to now have escaped unhurt although besieged for six months. I shall write all about the siege when the war is over. The son of Mr. Nicholas, Station Master, Letterston Pem, was killed in the fight we had on the 1st November. No more now, with love to all, from your affectionate son, Edwin. Don't write or send any papers to me till you hear from me again. Remember me to all friends."
PONTRHYDFENDIGAID.
PONTRHYDFENDIGAID. DEATH AND FUNERAL OF MR WILLIAMS, OF HACKNEY.—News of the death of Mr William Williams, Well-street, Hackney, London, caused widespread sorrow amongst his many relatives and friends at Bont. Mr Williams came from a native stock very closely connected with the mining industry and social welfare of Pontrhydfendigaid. His father, Yr Hen Gapten as he was familiarly called, took great interest in the Florida, and other mines in the neighbourhood of Bont for many years. He was also a deacon and precentor of the Methodist C. M. Chapel. His fine full voice as well as his ability to polish off and adapt a tune to a metre, as well as a metre to a tune, whether such were originally intended or not by composers often struck wonder into many. All rolled on as smoothly and harmoniously as if no slip had occurred. The old captain's eldest son Mr Thomas Williams,Boro'gate, was also an original, intelligent, and interesting character. A great lover of music,. and of Sunday Schools, he worked assiduously in i, both branches for the development of the tastes-of, the rising generations in those respects. It was a treat to hear him chatting about his bosom friends IeuanGwyllt, Pencerid Ceredigion, and the Mills of Llanidloes. His skill in bridge masonry and fixing machinery plant was much appreciated, sought aftef and relied upon. Another son of old Captain Thomas Williams was Captain John, a real devotee to the interests of Bont. Being a most astute person in the mining world he caused thousands of pounds to be invested in the development of the mines of the neighbourhood as well as of Brynambor, Tycerrig, and Talley, Carmarthenshire. Bont throve well under the regime of Captain John. Mr Evan Williams, another son of old Caps spent an industrious life at the same village as mason and miner, while another, Mr Edward Williams acted in London as a mining broker. It is something strange to think that all the five brothers have'gone to rest at a comparatively early age, thoughthey were, of hearty and hale constitutions. Of the three daughters of old Captain Williams two survive. Mr W. Willliams, whose funeral we sadly chronicle, was engaged in the mining concerns of the family up to about seventeen years ago. He was a most pleasant and genial companion with full mirth twinkling in his bright eyes, and loving Bont and Bont people and customs to his heart's core. The stoppage of the mines forced him and many others of Plant y Bont" to seek fresh fields and pastures new. The family followed the eldest son Tom to London in the milk trade and soon dame Prosper' beckoned them out. The children and Mrs Williams soon adapted themselves to their new home and were pleased with the many and varied attractions of the Metropolis but the true rustic father though happy in the family circle kept a loving and long- ing eye on the spot of his birth ar lan Teifi a than Penybannau." The rippling of Nantycwn and Nantnaches Brook and the balmy breeze of the mountain air along Dyffryn Tawel Teifi" were music to his soul, and anyone seeing the freshness of his eye snd the smile of his face when annually visiting Bont could divine his feelings in the words of the poet:— My heart 'mid all slumbers wherever I roam, Never loses its love for the old house at home. Mr Williams enjoyed the best of health all his life with the exception that he felt some acute pain in his feet during the last years. He was medically treated by Dr Joshua Davies, London, and five weeks ago was prevailed upon to enter a London Hospital, where he underwent an operation to his left toe, as he suffered from gangiene. Matters got serious, and the patient succumbed on Sunday, June 3rd. His intense love for Bont caused Mrs Williams and children to let his mortal remains rest at Strata Florida Abbey Churchyard, and the funeral took place last Saturday, June SiA Prior to leaving the residence in Well-street, the Rev E. Davies, Welsh Church East End Mission, read a portion of the Scriptures, and the Rev D. Oliver, pastor of Stepney Chapel, offered prayer. The de- ceased and family were greatly respected, and their house was beaming with hospitality to all London visitors, especially if they scented as Cardies. A large number of friends had gathered at the house, and accompanied the remains to the station for conveyance to Wales per night train, arriving at Aberystwyth Saturday morning. The procession was formed by Mr Hawes, undertaker. First coach-Mrs Williams (widow), Tom, David, Sarah, and Elizabeth (children), and William Williams, (nephew). Second coach—Mrs Edward Williams (sister-in-law), Mr and Mrs Walper (niece), Mr T. Jenkins (nephew), Messrs Maengwyn Davies and Jenkin Lewis. Third coach-Revs D. Oliver, pastor E. Davies, East End Mission J. Meurig Jones, Epping; Messrs Jones and Bulley (deacons), and Messrs Lewis and Evan Morris. Mr D. Jenkins, Black Lion Hotel, Bont, had charge of the arrangements at Bont-Mrs Jenkins being a niece of the deceased. Many friends and sympathizers met the train at Strata Station on Saturday morning. The coffiin which was of beautiful polished oak bore the inscription :—W. Williams, Died June 3rd., 1900, aged 71 years. Mr Jenkins, Black Lion, had sent two conveyances for the mournful family, accompinied by Miss Williams, Dyffryn Schools, Merioneth (niece), and other relatives. Mr Jenkins, Red Lion, had also sent a conveyance, while the following traps were also noticed. Mr T. Davies, Pantybeudy Hall, Llan- geitho; Mr Roderick Lloyd, county surveyor Mr Jones, Llwyngog; Mrs Morgan, Talbot Hotel, Tre- garon; with Mr Phillip Rees, C.M. National School; Mrs Evans, Penlone, Blaenpennal; Mrs Roderick, Pencastell, Llwynpiod. ithe Rev Evan Jones, vicar, officiated at the church and grave, and he called on the Rev J. Bowen, Bont, to give an address. Mr Bowen dwelt on the greatest traits in the deceased character, and his admir- ation of his sincere* kindness and love of his nat ive place. The coffin was covered with beautiful wreaths from sympathizers viz. Mrs Morgan, Tarbard-street; Mr and Mrs Elias Jones, South- street; Mr Barham, Daily Supply Stores; Mr and Mrs Hawes, Well-street; Mr and Mrs Simpson, Hereford Mr and Mrs Evan Morris, Well-street; Mrs Evans, Roman-road; Mr and Mrs Davies, Com- mercial-road; Mr and Mrs Lewis, Oldford; Mr and Mrs T Jenkins, Turners-road Mrs Ed Williams and family, Mr and Mrs Jones, Burdett-road, Mr and Mrs Walper, Forest Gate, Mr and Mrs Williams, St. Thomas'-road, Mr and Mrs John Lewis, Hackney, Mr and Mrs Lewis, Wick-road, Miss Maggie Jones, Windsor, Mr and Mrs Richards, Collingwood-street, Miss Rachel Williams, Gloucester, Mr and Mrs Pierce, Lime House, Aelodau Ysgol Sul, Morley Hall, TI ei ffyddloncleb a'i gydymdeimlad a'r Ysgol," id one from his" Dear Children." On medita'' over the occasion it was touching to find th the removal by death of a fond father, and attentive husband, was the first break in the family bond since the marriage knot was tied. Also it is pleasing to note that harmony prevailed at death as in life. A Calvinistic Methodist pastor, and a clergyman of the Established Church con- ducted the service jointly at Well-street, and ministers of the same denominations acted jointly and in brotherly love at Strata Florida again.— Peace, perfect peace."
Important Sale of Property.
Important Sale of Property. On Tuesday morning last at the Town Hall. Mr. D. L. Jones, auctioneer, conducted an important sale of freehold farms being the outlying portions of the Crosswood Estate. The room was filled to its utmost. The auctioneer, in opening the sale said that all the farms were situated in a good position near Tregaron, and were very convenient to the railway station and the fairs. There was good pasture land, and the farms were in a good state. Tyndolau farm with an addition of a field from Blaenresger was put up for sale, and the bidding commenced at P,450, and was knocked down to the tenant, Mr. David Evans for £ 560.. Blaenresgair uchaf was next put under the hammer and the bidding soon commenced at P,1,300, and ¡it was sold for £ 1,700 to the tenant, Mr. Thomas Richards. The next farm, Blaenresgair isaf was sold after some brisk bidding to Mr Jones, Penlan, Gwnnws for £ 2,100. Esgermain-ganol was sold for £1000 to Mr Thomas Evans, formerly of Tregaron. Esgairmaen-fach consisting of 112a. Or 14p was sold to the tenant Mr William Richards for £ 1210. Tynbwlch farm was sold for Z1350 to Mr John Richards the tenant. The well-known farm Pontargamddwr, or as it is better known as cream of farms," consisting of 178a Ir 35p was pnt under the hammer, and the bidding commenced at £ 2600. The bidding was brisk for a short time, the highest bid was that of £2800, and it was sold to tenant Mr John Williams. Tynycaefarm was with- drawn at Z250. Two fields known as Esgrur- berfedd meadow were sold to Mr Dd. Lloyd, solicitor, Lampeter for £ 165. Tynywaun was sold to Mr Rees Edwards the tenant for £1050. Llwyn- gwynauchaf was withdrawn at £1220. The farm Llwyngwynauissaf was sold to the tenant Mrs Jane Davies for £1240. Fullbrook farm was sold to Mr John Thomas, Digod, Llanon, for £1320, and Full- brook Mill was withdrawn at £ 240. The solicitors for the vendors were Messrs Roberts and Evans Aberystwyth.
LAMPETER.
LAMPETER. CYCLE RUN.—The Cycling Club had arranged a F run to Strata Florida on Wednesday afternoon, but jj only a small number of the members participated j therein.5! S BAZAAR.—A bazaar on behalf of the funds for church improvements will be held shortly. With I the ladies'names announced as patronesses, the one j and all working of the rank and file, a liberally | buying public, and the proper amount of enthusiasm j) for a good cause, the final results should be all that j! the promoters desire. jj DEATH.—On the 4th inst. the death took place of an old .inhabitant, viz., Miss Jane Davies, Tvnreithyn, Lampeter, where she was born and lived all her lifetime. She had attained the age of 84 years. She dwelt with her sister, and until recently was in tolerably good health. She was a regular and faithful member with the Wesleyans at Lampeter. The funeral took place on Friday last, and was largely attended. ) PREACHING SERVICES.—On Tuesday and Wed- nesday in last week, a large number of people journeyed in brakes and wagonettes to Caio, where the annual preaching services of the Baptist denomination for West Wales were held. The attendance of ministers from different parts of the country was very considerable. WESLEYAN FESTIVAL.—The annual literary and musical festival in connection with the Wesleyans of the Lampeter District was held on Monday last. The attendance was very satisfactory. At the morning meeting the children were catechised on "Allwedd" from Maes Llafur" by the Revs. Roberts and Morgan. At the afternoon meeting the adults were catechised by the Rev Berwyn Roberts on various portions of the Scripture. The evening meeting was devoted to singing, Mi- David Thomas, Tregaron, conducted in his usual able style. CALLS.—Mr. F. Arthur Thomas, son of Mr. J. Walter Thomas, of this town, has received an invitation to the pastorate of Llanwrthwl and the sister church. Mr Thomas, who this summer com- pletes his thaining as the Presbyterian College, Carmarthen, will, we understand, commence his ministerial duties forthwith. Mr D. Emlyn Evans, who at one time was an assistant at the Emporium, and who is now a student at the Hampshire Independent College, has been invited to the pastorate of the English Congregational Church, Upper Bongor. in succession to the Rev. S. R. Jenkins, B.A., now of Merthyr. Mr Evans has had a highly creditable college career being a graduate of Victoria University. FROM THE WAR.—Some Lampeter friends of John Davies, 7,301, 3rd Battalion GrenadierGuards, having sent him a parcel of warm clothing, tobacco, &c., Mr. Walter Davies, London House, received the following reply:—Soldiers Christian Association South African Tents, Bloemfontein, May 13th, 1900. My dear friends,—I now take the pleasure of answering your kind letter which I received about a month ago. This is the first chance I have had to write as we have bad some long marches to do and also we engaged the enemy five times and | drove them northwards, they are retiring before us everywhere; they have not forgotten the lesson we taught Cronje at Paardeberg when we surrounded them. I am glad to know that I have some friends at Lampeter who think of me while I am fighting for my Queen and Country, and which I believe to be a just cause. I have not received the parcel you mention but I expect its gone on to my regiment up at the front. I am left here behind with the stores, to pack up our baggage to put it in the Free State Fort here, at Bloemfontein, but I hope to be up with my Battalion in the course of a few days. We have gone through great hardships out here and the enteric fever is so great that hundreds of our brave soldier lads are carried to their last resting place. I hope, through the providence of God, that this war will end speedily and I hope the Lord will spare me to come back to Lampeter to live there, as my heart is in the home of my boyhood days. Tell Aunt Mary and Uncle John that I am sorry that I have been so long in writing to them, but that I will write to them next week. I must now conclude with kind regards to all I and remain, your most sincere friend,- DAVIES. jSCHOOL BOARD. The monthly meeting of the Board was held'at the Clerk's Office on Thursday the 7th instant. Present Rev Daniel Jones (chairman), Rev Evan Evans, (vice-chairman), Mr John Jones, manciple, and Mr Thomas Lloyd, clerk. ST. PETER'S SCHOOL. No definite reply having been received from Mr J. C. Harford as to a site for a new school it was. resolved to postpone the consideration of the matter j to an adjourned meeting to be held on the 14th. I instant. J ADDITIONAL BYE-LAW. I It was resolved that the question of making an I additional bye-law to meet the provisions of the J Elementary Education Act 1899 be adjourned J until after the Elementary Education Bill 1900 has J been disposed of. J SCHOOL WALKS (CIRCULAR NO. 435). j The consideration of the programmes of school j walks was adjourned to the next meeting, J SCHOOL ATTENDANCE. The Clerks return of the attendance for the past month showed the following percentages of attend- ance Boys 80, girls 80, infants 93, St Mary's 74, total 84. J EXAMINATION IN BIBLE KNOWLEDGE. | The result of the examinat ion of St Mary's School j in bible knowledge was laid before the Board. A copy of the pocket paragraph New Testament and I atlas (bound in morocco) presented by the late Mr | Francis Peek and the Religious Tract Society was I awarded to each of the following children:—Upper I standards: Rachel Anne Davies, Cwmhendryd; James Leeworthy, Ffynnonddafolog; John Hughes, Maestir. Lower standards: Martha Evans, Berth- lwyd Louisa, Leeworthy, Ffynnonddafolog. It was resolved that the examination of the pupil teachers of the town schools in Bible knowledge be conducted by the principal teachers. COUNTY COURT. The bi-monthly County Court was held before his Honour Judge Bishop on Wednesday, the 6th instant. The Registrar, Mr H. W. Howell, adjudi- cated upon the undefended cases previous to his Honour sitting. CLAIM FOR SERVICES RENDERED. John Herbert, of Lampeter, formerly County Court bailiff, sued Griffith Griffiths, of Dolau, Lam- peter, for the sum of Z3 15s for services rendered and for a filly sold to defendant. Defendant entered a counter claim for £4 10s for keep of I pony and filly. Mr W. Hughes Jones appeared for plaintiff and Mr Daniel Watkins for defendant. Plaintiff gave evidence to the effect that he had sold the filly to the defendant for Z5, but that P.1 10s was due to the defendant for its keep, leaving a balance of P,3 10. The 5s was for ser- vices, consisting of bringing a feather bed from Dolau. Plaintiff denied in cross-examination that the filly was given to defendant to square up an account which he owed him for the keep of a pony and suckling. Defendant then gave evidence and said the plaintiff simply came for a ride with him on the occasion of the fetching of the feather bed. He never promised him any payment. There was £ 7 5s. due to him from plaintiff for the keep of the pony and suckling, on account of which defendant had paid 2s 6d. He accepted the filly in discharge of the accouat. His Honour gave judgment for the plaintiff for P,3 10s., and for the defendant in his counter claim, both parties to piy their own costs. CLAIM FOR TREES. Hannah Davies, of Lluestybwci, Cellan, claimed iEl 15s from David Davies, Blaencwmcoy, in the same parish, the value of four trees alleged to be the property of the plaintiff. Mr William Davies appeared for the plaintiff and Mr D. F. Lloyd for the defendant. The case for the plaintiff was that her husband felled five trees on the side of a hedge on plaintiff's land. One of these was used, and in the absence of plaintiff's husband one day the de- fendant carried away the remaining four trees. Plaintiff's husband, David W. Jones, previous owner of plaintiff's farm, and Evan Jones, of Blaenau, gave evidence to the effect that the trees were on the plaintiff's side of the boundary between plaintiff's and defendant's land, saying that a brook con- stituted the boundary. The case for the defendant was that the trees grew on his land. His Honour took the view that there was common right to the land where the trees grew, and that the plaintiff had no more right to the trees than the defendant had. He therefore non-suited the plaintiff. NOTE OF HAND. Mr J. J- Davies, Blaenwaun Stores, Cellan, sued Thomas Owen, National School, Towyn, Merioneth, to recover £ 22 10s under a note of hand. Mr D. Watkins appeared for plaintiff. Defendant was neither present nor represented. Judgment was given for the amount claimed. DAMAGE BY FOWLS. Maria Thomas, Rhos, Llangybi, sued Evan Davies, Tynygroes, Llangybi, for damage caused by defendant's fowls to her land. Mr Watkins ap- peared for plaintiff, and Mr Wm. Davies, for defendant. Judgment was given for 10s damages. ASSAULT. David Jones, Gelligaer, Cellan, claimed £10 against Hugh Roberts of Cellan, Board School, for assault on his son David. a boy aged 12. Mr D. Watkins appeared for plaintiff, and Mr Organ (counsel on behalf of the N.U.T.) represented defendant. The boy David Jones was called and stated that he attended school on Friday, April 20th last. In the morning he and other boys noticed that defendant's trousers were not but- toned in front. He wrote on a paper certain words, after which he crumbled the paper up, put it in his pocket without showing it to anyone, intending to destroy it afterwards. He forgot all about it. and it was found by one of the children who gave it to Griffith David Jones, Maesygaer, and he handed it over to the school master (the sentence was of an improper nature). When the children were leaving the master told witness to stay, and asked him what he had been writing. Witness denied at first having written anything, but sub- sequently admitted that he had. The master then told him to write what he had written on a slate, and he proceeded to do so. He had written three words when the defendant said That is alright, come here." Witness then received six strokes with the cane on each hand, and was frequently rapped on the back of his hands. Defendant then slung him on the table, and caned him as hard as he could across his legs and buttocks. Then hd pulled him down and caned him again. Defendant after- wards went out, and returned again caning him on the hands, and putting him on the desk once more and thrashing him. In cross-examination the witness said lie was quite sure as to the number of blows he received on the hands. He saw Thomas Jones, the Factory, that evening when he was tak- ing his mare to the smithy. Minnie Evans, a teacher at this school deposed that she heard the defendant say, He won't want another flogging in his life; he will remember it as long as he lives; he will not sit for a week." Dr Abel Evans of Lampeter stated tnat he examined to boy on Monday April 23rd and found bruises on the legs and thighs. On the upper part of the thigh there were big black patches which showed that he had been severely, unmercifully treated. J In answer to the Judge witness said the flogging might have caused ill-health afterwards if it were w done by a cane. The vitality of the skin might have been destroyed. He did not think permanent injury had been caused to the boy. For the defence defendant was called and said he had occasion in March last to give warning to all the boys in the school in regard to the writing of indecent matter. A boy 'named Griffith Jones gave, him a slip of paper which he found by com- parison had been written by the boy David Jones and he determined to punish. He gave him two or three slaps on the hand with the cane. Certainly not more than three on each. He then placed him on the desk and gave him one or two strokes. The boy struggled and fell to the floor. Witness took him up and caned him again. He gave him about a dozen strokes altogether from the first to the last. Cross-examined He had had no previous com- plaint against the boy more than against any other bov. ° Thomas Jones, acting chairman of the School Board, stated that he saw the boy David Jones on the evening of April 20th as he was bringing an old mare to the smithy. Witness asked him whether it was true he had been caned at the school, and he replied Yes," and admitted having written something. The boy said he would go again to school, and that he was not offended with the master. Witness examined the boy's hands but saw no marks. Saw him stripped on the follow- ing Tuesday and saw two blue marks. Mr Watkins then addressed his Honour upon the case and his Honour summed up finding that the punishment was immoderate, unreasonable and un- merciful, and that therefore it was a personal assault and entered a verdict against defendant for Z2 damages. CLAIM FOR LODGINGS. Miss Mary Evans, Picton House, Bridge-street Lampeter, sued Hampton Robinson of Lampeter, a student, for balance of money due for lodgings. The defendant counter claimed £1 6s 6d for wash- ing, which plaintiff undertook to do, damage done to certain articles of clothing in storage and inconvenience by having to remove. Judgement was given for plaintiff for £ 1 16s 4d, and for defendant for 10s 4d on the counterclaim. BANKRUPTCY. Griffith Griffiths, Dolau, Lampeter, sued William Abel Ram, Lampeter, for the sum of £3 3s 5d balance due for timber supplied. Mr Dl. Watkins appeared for plaintiff and Mr D F Lloyd for defendant. Defendant stated that the account was incurred before his Bankruptcy and denied having paid defendant anything on account. Judgment was given for defendant. St David's College, Lampeter. TRINITY ORDINATIONS The Lord Bishop of Llandaff held a special ordination on Sunday morning at the Palace Chapel, Llandaff, for those candidates who passed the examination at Lent, when the following gentle- men were ordained:— DEACONS. David Evans, BA., St David's College, Lampeter and St Michael's College, Aberdare, licensed to the curacy of Neath with Llantwit. John Richard Dewi Williams, B.A. St David's College, Lampeter, and St Michael's College, Aber- dare, licensed to the curacy of Aberdare. A general ordination was held by the Lord Bishop of St David's at the Parish Church of Aber- gwili on Trinity, Sunday, when the following were ordained deacons and licensed curacies:— Evan John Davies, B.A, St David's College, Lampeter, to the curacy of Abernant, with Conwil Elvet, Carmarthenshire. David Jones, B.A., St David's College, Lampeter, to the curacy of St Mark, Swansea. On letters of request from the Lord Bishop of Llandaff Peter Jones, Lie. in Div. St David's College, Lam- peter. The following were ordained priests :— James Jenkins, B.A., St David's College, Lam- peter, curate of Llanpumpsaint and Llanllawddog, Carmarthenshire. George Osborne Parry, B.A., St David's College, Lampeter, and of St Michael'slCollege, Aberdare, curate of St John-juxta, Swansea. Francis Atterbury Thomas, B.A., St David's College, Lampeter, curate of Langharne, with Llansadwrnen, Carmarthenshire. William Glanfab Williams, Lie. in Div. St David's College, Lampeter, curate of Lampeter.
"London Letter.
London Letter. [FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT.] London, Wednesday Afternoon. ANOTHER DISASTER. The news of the last disaster to the British troops in South Africa has been received very quietly in London. So little detail regarding the causes of it has yet been made public, that the military critics of the Press fight shy of criticism. It appears that about seven-hundred English soldiers were sur- rounded, of whom about one-hundred were killed or wounded, and the rest taken pri- soners. This, added to the disaster to the Imperial Yeomanry last week, means that about 1,100 of our soldiers have been captured. It should be remembered that these two defeats were sustained at the hands of the Free Staters, and within the boundary of the Free State. Their ultimate effect is that the communications between Roberts and his base have been cut, a very serious matter in itself, but still more serious if the supply of food in the Transvaal is insufficient, Against thiswe have Buller's achievements in Natal, where the campaign is now fortu- nately over. The Boers have abandoned Laing's Nek, and General Buller has suc- cessfully forced his way into the Transvaal. JOHN MORLEY'S SPEECH. The chief events of the week in political circles were the speeches of Sir Campbell- Bannerman and Mr. John Morley. This much has evidently been made clear that these two leaders apparently hold much the same views on the South African question and that both differ radically from Lord Rosebery. It is unfortunate that both con- sider that the continuance of the Orange Free State and the Transvaal as indepen- dent republics is now at an end, and that the most Liberals can do is to make the exist- ence of the Dutchmen as free as possible. This is simply another way of stating the shibboleth which has been in the mouths of the Jingo party for the last few years, i.e. equal rights for white men. The difference between the attitude of Sir H. Campbell- Bannerman and the Jingo party is, that he really means what he says, whilst the Jingo press as far as it represents the feelings of its supporters, does not mean to give Dutch- men the same rights as Englishmen. Of course they are quite willing that the prin- ciple should be applied to Johannesburg, where the English element is in the vast majority, but I doubt whether <fchey think the same principle should hold good in Cape Colony where the Dutch are in the majority. THE LITTLE NATIONS. To those people who belong to the little nations, or admire the life of the little peoples as it pleases the English Scribe to call them, no grain of comfort is to be found in the present position. Nothing but the separate existence of the Orange Free State and the Transvaal Republic can satisfy these people. If ever a small nation has earned the right to its own separate existence and in- dependence, these two small nations have, and there can be no doubt that both the moral and political greatness of South Africa is bound up with the existence of these two peoples. Should anybody doubt this let him compare the magnificent behaviour of the Dutch in South Africa with the published accounts of the bitterness and rancour, the deceit and lying which has made the name of the English Colonist there a byeword all over the world. When the history of this war comes to be written, I venture to say that — — no person will be painted in blacker colours than the English Colonists who hounded all ambitious Colonial Secretary to declare war against their fellow-dwellers in South Africa. Is it likely that these people can ever lay the seeds of a great nation ? WELSH PAMPHLETS ON THE WAR. The pamphlets issued by the Morning Leader on the causes of the war, have been translated into Welsh by the Rev Ambrose Jones (Emrys ap Iwan), and at the expense of a lady resident in North Wales. They can be procured free from the Morning. Leader Office, Stonecutter-street, E.C., and they are well worthy a careful perusal. If there -is one thing more than another which distresses a person when talking of the war, it is to find that so few people have taken.- the trouble to read both sides of the question. Many Liberals apparently forget that the Daily News has long ceased to be a Liberal journal, and that it leaves out whole para- graphs of the speeches of the leading Liberal speakers when they discuss the war. CHINA. it looks as if events might at any moment develop in China., and bring about very serious consequences for our country. For some time now China has been looked upon as the legitimate prey of every European power, and each power connives at the others while they mutually steal a piece of territory there. Meanwhile the poor Chinaman is waking up to find that his most fertile territories and his best ports have been quietly handed over to European countries, and that unless he makes some protest, the whole of China will before long be parti- tioned amongst them. We, the Christian peoples of Europe, look calmly on uttering platitude about the survival of the fittest and the white man's burden or destiny, and we still profess to an admiration for the moral law as laid down in the ten command- ments. One wonders whether the Chinese and the people of Ashanti have heard of the gallant stand made by the fioers, and whether they are now attempting to emulate the sturdy Dutch of South Africa. A few years ago a Welsh bard in a prophetic spirit wrote the following line:— Daw amser pan na fydd gwlad Prydain Ond ynys yn nghanol y Hi, Ond erys gogoniant hen Gymru, Gwlad addysg, gwlad ciefvdd yw hi. Is the first couplet coming true ? Y RHYFEL. Y mae Methuen, Brabant, a Rundle. yn cydweith- redu. Mae y Free Staters wedi eu hamgylchu, ac y mae 35,000 o Brydeinwyr yn gyru ar ol y Boers. Mae cysylltiadau Roberts yn iawn. Mae y rheilffordd wedi ei hadenill, ac mae'r telegraph wedi ei adgy- weirio. Disgwylir clywed o Pretoria yn fuan.
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Family Notices
Births, marrtags and Deaths. BIRTHS. JONES.—June 10th, at Parc-yr-Onen House, Llan- badarn, the wife of Lewis Jones of a son. MARRIAGES. FI?ANCES-JON-ES.-On the 13th inst., at Bethel Baptist Chapel, Aberystwyth, by the Rev. W. Saunders, in the presence of Mr. T. Vaughan, deputy-registrar the Rev. John Francis, Cwmsyfiog, Monmouthshire to Miss Catherine Jones, Rhosllawdden, Llan-, badarn Fawr. WILSON-PHILLIPS.-On Monday, the lltli inst., at the Church of Holy Trinity, Aberystwyth, by the Rev. Prebendary Williams, vicar, assisted by the Rev. W. Ll. Footman, curate, Robert Bruce, eldest son of Robert Wilson, St. James's Place. Rusholrne, to Margaret, youngest daughter of Abraham Phil- lips, Cae-rgog, Aberystwyth. DEATHS. DAVIES-June 4th, at Tynreithyn, Lampeter, Jane Davies, aged 84 years, JONES-8th inst. at Cnwch Goch, Solomon Jones, son of John Jones, miner, aged 24 years. JONES-6th June, at Naauwpoort, South Africa, 9714 Pte T. N. Jones, formerly of Tregaron, aged 29 years. THOMAS—June 9th, at Tanyfynwent, Llanbadarn, Thomas Thomas, aged 56 years. WILLIAMS—3rd June, at Well-street, Hackney, London, W. Williams, aged 71 years. Printed and Published by the Proprietor, GEORGE REES, at the WELSH GAZETTE Printeries, Bridge-street, Aberystwyth. in the County of. Cardigan, Thursday, June 14th, 1900.
LLANILAR.
LLANILAR. PERSONAL.—We regret to learn that our esteemed friend and neighbour, Dr. Hughes, of Cwrtycadrio, is indisposed. He has gone to Bath for a short rest, and his numerous friends hope he will soon return fully recovered. WATER FAMINE. — The inhabitants of this village have recently suffered considerable incon- venience on account of the dearth of water, due to the dry weather, and to the pipes connected with the reservoir on the Castle Hill estate having be- come clogged with dirt and rubbish. During the past few weeks, the villagers had to fall back on the generosity of neighbouring farmers, who are favoured with a regular and constant supply by means of the wells which have been dug on their land, and women and children could be seen re- pairing there in crowds with their pitchers and buckets daily. As has been the case on several such occasions before, the owner of the Castle Hill estate has come to the rescue of the villagers once again, and Mr Loxdale has kindly consented to remedy the defects in the pipes, and the work will soon be put in hand, The trouble might have been averted to a great extent had the local authorities displayed a trifle more interest and activity in a matter which has such an important bearing on the welfare of the inhabitants.
TREGARON.
TREGARON. BOARD OF GUARDIANS.—A special meeting of the Guardians was held on Tuesday last at the Town Hall. In the absence :)f the chairman, (Mr E. Evans, Lledrod) Mr Rees Evans, Caron Lower occupied the chair. The other members present were Messrs D. J. Williams, Lewis, Oliver, R. James, J. Owen, E. Lloyd, D. Davies, Rd. Jones, D. Williams and Thomas Davies; with M. Morgan (master), and Rees Rowlands (relieving officer). The only business done was that of the revising of the paupers' list. WAR CASUALTY.—In the list of the disease death roll" for Saturday is the name of 9714 Pte. Nathaniel Jones. His death took place from enteric fever at Naauwport on the 6tb June. Pte. Jones was a reservist belonging to the R.A.M.C., and was called out at the commencement of the war. He was a native of this place, being the son of Mrs Mary Jones (Aberdwr), Pentref. Before being called out to the front, he was engaged as a warder jin a prison in London, and was highly spoken of by his comrades. He was about 29 years of age, married, and leaves a widow and three young children to mourn their loss. A collection was made a few days ago towards providing him with clothing, etc., but now his share will be de- vided between Ptes. Driscoll and T. Jones. SINGING FESTIVAL.—The annual singing festival in connection with the C.M. Chapels of the Teify and Awn district was held at the Bwlchgwynt Chapel on Wednesday. The districtgcomprises the following churches :-Caron, Ceitho, Bont, Dewi, Penal, Penuwch, Lampeter, Bwlchyllan, Bronant, Meurig, Swyddffynon, Llwynpiod, Berth, Ysbytty, Soar,, Caradog, Hermon, Maesffynon, and Blaen- caron. During the morning, the trains brought a large number of people to the town, while a larger number arrived in vehicles of every descrip- tion from all directions. This festival is reckoned to be one of the largest held by this denomination in West Wales. There was a large attendance, and exceeded that of former years. Mr J. T.JRees, Mus Bac., Penygarn, conducted the singing, which was of a high standard. The morning, afternoon, and evening meetings were presided over by the Rev T, M. Jones, Ysbytty, Mr Hugh Jones, Blaenpennal, and the Rev John Evans, Abermeurig, respectively. Certificates were awarded to the successful candi- dates who had passed the tonic-solffa examination. The following hymns and anthems were sung dur- ing the day :—" Maidstone," Dygir ni gan Engyl," Portha fy Wyn," Iesu yw Bywyd y Byd," Morio ydyrn tua'r Nefoedd," Hen lyfr mawr y bywyd." Pwy yw y rhai hyn!" "Eidduned." "Wilton Square," "Islwyn." "Leominster," "Islwyn," Trefedeyrn," Cwmdu," Ludwig," "Cefn beddu Llewelyn," "Llanidloes," "James Street," "Trans- vaal," Golgotha," Carey," Eden," Triumph," and "Coron, Cyfiawnder." Miss Foulkes, R.A,M. acted as accompanist with great satisfaction throughough the day. Great credit is due to the committee of which Mr G. T. Lewis, M.A., was chairman, Mr John Evans, Cefnbanadl, treasurer, and the secretary, Mr William Hughes, Castell, for making the festival such a success.