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TREGARON A Pedlar Fined. Jane Harvey, pedlar, was brought before Dr. Lloyd on Tuesday charged with hp^ang been drunk the pre- vious Saturday night. P.C. Davies hav- ing given evidence, she was fined 2s 6d and ccsts. St. Caron's Guild. The weekly meeting WAS held on Thursday last at the National Schoolroom, the Rev D M Davies, vicar, presiding over a good attendance. Two interesting papers were read by Mr. P. W. Rees and Sergeant James Lewis on "Ceiriog and his works. A discission followed in which Ex-sergeant Davies, Mr. Dd. James, and Mr FJvan Evans took pai £ Visit of Mrs Saunders. There was a large attendance at the Calvinistic Method- on Thursday evening last, when JVlts J iVt Saunders, of Swansea delivered ap edifying address on Christian work, with special reference to the Revival and its re- sults. Mrs Saunders is always warmly re- ceived at Tregaron, and her addresses are at all times inspiring and a power for good. Calvinistic Methodist Chapel. The amr nual statement of accounts was presented to the members of the Calvinistic Methodist Chapel on. Sunday evening. The secretary of the building fund, Mr. Thomas Evans, Orwynfa, reported that a sum of E255 Is ITcl had been paid off the chapel dent during the year, including the gift by Mrs Williams Brenig View, who furnished two rooms at the chapel house at a cost of 1:30. The amount of the debt, remaining on the ohapel is now £ 1,057 10s. Mr Peter Williams, Brenig View. reported that the minisfry coflections during the year amounted to £ 144. A sum of £ 70 was also collected to- /•oo i- denominational objects, and £ 23 by means of boxes toward the fcreio-n mission. The church has now decided upon making a monthly collection to provide a sinking fund to liquidate the chapel debt. PETTY SESSIONS. Ihe weekly Petty Sessions were held on i ue&day before Mr. D. J. Williams (chair- man), Rev. D. Edwardes, Mr. R. S Row- land Dr Morgan, Rev T R Davies and Dr Voyd, School Attendance. The case of Eleanor Williams Pengraig- iac-1), Pemuvch, charged with neglecting to ciuse her son William to attend school, was adjourned to the next session. )Ltit.ia Danes, Ochorfod. Llanddewi Brefi, was charged with a similar offence, the case ha.v- ing been adjourned from the September Court to see whether her daughter, Letitia Anne, would attend more regularly in the meantime.—The adjournment having had the desired effect, the case was dismissed. Drunk and Disorderly. Einion Williams, Tyhen. Caron, described as a gentleman, was charged by Supt. Jones with having been drunk and disorderly on January 1st. Defendant did not appear. Sergt. Lewis said at 3 p.m., on the date in. question he saw the defendant drunk and very disorderly on the highway near Pont- argamddwr Arms. He was waving his hands about in a pugilistic manner, and was screaming and shouting. He also wanted to light with) some one. Eventually, he went into the Pontargamddwr Arms, but was turned out from there. He then went to- wards the Station in his horse and trap. He was in an unfit condition to drive, and one of his tenants having promised to ac- company him home, he was allowed to go.— Supt. Jones said defendant was fined 2s. 6d. at the previous court for furious driving. The only other conviction against him was for drunkenness nine years ago.-A fine of 5s. and cost,6 was imposed. His Word of Honour. Herbert Wm. Jones, Oxford House, Tre- garon, gentleman, was charged with having been drunk on the highway at Tregaron being one of the offences mentioned in tdig. Inebriates Act 1898, on January 17th last. Defendant, in reply to the charge, pleaded guilty. Superintendent Jones said the defendant having pleaded guilty he applied that he be placed on the Black List. under the Act of 1902.Sergt. Lewis proved, in accordance with the Act, three previous convictions against the de- fendant, namely, 24th April, 1906. fined 20s. and costa for being drunk on licensed proni-sos 30s. and costs for drunkenness on 25th May, 1906; and 10N. and costs for drunkenness on November 27th, 1906.—Supt.. Jones informed the Bench that defendant now came within the category of an habitual drunkard, and he applied for his own sake, that he be placed on the Black List and be prevented from obtaining intoxicants at licensed premises for the next three years. If defendant did not keep from public houses he would ren- der himself liable to a penalty, while any- one supplying him with drink Avould also be liable to a. penalty. In defendant's own interest he applied that lie be placed oin, the "black list.The defendant said he wished to remind the Bench! that the charges were for drunkenness only. Furthermore. Supt. Jones had said it would be a kindness to him to bo put on the "black list," and had only pressed the ease on that score. He, how- ever, submitted that it would be kinder still if the Bench would accept his word of hon- our as a gentleman that ne would never ap- pear before tbiem again, and not put him on the "black list." but exercise a little mercy at the beginning of the year 1907. It was within their right, and he appealed to them on his word of honour.—The Chairman: Do .you promise to sign the pledge?—Defend- ant: I will, Mr. Chairman, honourably, with the help of God.—Supt. Jonevj said he was afraid defendant would not keep his word. He had given similar promises repeatedly The Act had been passed to assist people like the defendant to keep a^ay "from the drink.—Defendant: I have not made a pro- mise before.—Rev. D. Edwardes: I don't think he has promised on his honour. (Laugh- ter).—Supt: If that is any stronger I am quite willing to, accept it,Delnd3Jlítl I promise on my honour with the help of God —The Clerk having said it was necessary that defendant should consent to be dealt with summarily, or in the alternative he committed to Quarter Sessions, defendant consented to the former course.—Supt. Jones thought defendant should be placed on the "black list" in the interests of him- self and the community generally. It would not harm him in the least, and if his promise that day was a genuine one it would assist him to keep it. Should he, in a weak moment, enter a public house, the landlord would be prohibited from supplying him.— Defendant: Since Supt. Jones has hed a second speech I think I am entitled to a second speech also. I contend it would be a stigma on me for the rest of my life to be placed on the "ola-ck list and not a kind- ness.—'The Bench decided to adjourn the case for two months to see how defendant would behave in the meantime. The Chair- man said hie hoped defendant would sign the pledge and give up the drink entirely. They were very sorry for him. Night Poaching. William Hughes, Ffair Rhos, Gwnnws, miner and Thomas Evans, Llaingorsfaoh, Gwnnws, miner, were charged by John Parry, Maesllyn Cottage, gamekeeper, with trespassing in pursuit of game by night at Cefnmeurig Uchaf on December 29th last. Wm. Hughes did not appear but was repre- sented by his wife, who admitted the offence. Mr. Daniel Watkins. Lampeter. appeared for the prosecution. Thomas Evans pleaded not guilty.—John Parry, the prosecutor, snid he and Thos. Edwards were out on the night. of December 28th. They heard shoot- ing quite close to thern at 4 a-m., on the 29th inst. On approaching in the direction from which the sound came. they saw two men coming from the road which leads from Cefnmeurig, to Ffairbos. There were then oni Mrs. Rees' land. It was a. moonlieht ieht night with snow on the ground, and he easily recognised the two defendants. When defendants saw him (the witness) they ran away. He followed and caught, William Hughes. Thomas Evans, however, ran through the rivefr and escaped.CToSftecx:- amined bv Thos. Fvans He know defendant well. He first met him at a. coursing match. He always tried to know his partnero. (T»aughiters).—Corroborative evid- ence was given by Thomas Edwards, Rock House, Pontrhydfendlgaid. He added that he got within fifteen yards of Thomas Evans when he was running awav.-The defendant. Thomas Evans, giving evidence on oath said a man named Evan Hughes was going to his work about six o'clock. He passed his house about 5.30. and as he was naming. Thomas Edward^ jumped over the hoo and asked him what shift he (defendant) was working morning, afternoon or night. If Thomas Edwards had recognised him on the land, why shmild hie came and ask Evan Hughes what shift he was working on.- Cross-examined): Ho was in bed at the time of the alleged offence. Ho was hot used to reaching. He had been found on Colonel Fryer's land. and had signed a paper stat- ing he would not go there again if let off withftait proceedings being taken against Wm. Hp. was working afternoon shift the day of the alleged offence.—Evan Hughes, Tanffordd, Gwnnws Upper, miner, said as he was going to work one morring Thomas Edwards came and asked him what shift Thomas Evans was working. He could not say what date it w.-is.-Thcmas Evans, the defendant, swore that he was not with Wm. Hughes on the date in question. He knew nothing about the matter. William Hughes' wife gave evidence that her husband, who was now in South Wales, went out on the night in question and did not return until about 4.30 the following morning. He told her on his return that he had been caught by John Parry. The woman also said that Thomas Evans was not the man who was with her husband on the morning of the alleged offenoo_-J ohn Parry was recalled, and said hie saw a gun in Thomas Evans' possession.—The Bench considered the cases proved and fined each defendant ;£2 and costs, in default one month's imprisonment. -Thomas Evans: You are coming to a poor place for them.-Sergt. Lewis: Havo you anything to distrain upon-—Defendant: Only a lantern.—The wife of Wm. Hughes ap- plied for time to pay the fine, and tho Bench allowed her two months, £ 1 to be paid within a inoiith.-Thon,as Evans, the I other defendant, also applied for time, stat-

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n m < Winter jhczeiiia TERRIBLE SKIN SCOURGE YIELDS TO ZAM-iiUIv—40 YEARS' SUFFERING ENDED. That terrible skin-scourge, eczema, occurs during trie winter monthe on a more violent form than at any other season, the, accom- panying pain and irritation being increased by the cold. Mrs. Frances Wakefield, of 6, Hastings Plaoo, Stratton, Cirencester, inherited the disease., and suffered with it for no less than forty years. Her case seemed hopeless, but ZanvBuk has at last been the means of end- ing her misery and restoring to her that priceless boon-a healthy skin. Mrs. Wakefield, who is 56 years of age, was interviewed by a North Wilts Herald reporter, and said I began to suffer with the dreadful winter eczema when I was 15 years of age. Every winter the joints of my arms and knees, as well as my shins, were covered with a thick white scale, which dropped off and was replaced by other scales yeriodioally. The parts ran with water very baddy, and the rags got wet almost directly I put them on. The complaint was very irritating, and caused me almost unbearable pain. I have been under some of the best doctosrs, and some years ago I had to go to an infirmary at Gloucester, where I was attended by three head physicians. I stay- ed for two months but their cure' was only temporary. Last winter the disease was worse than ever, and I thought I would try Zam-Buk. By the time I had started a second box I could see that the dreadful complaint was dying away, and the pain and irritation got less and less. I continued the dressings of Zam.-Buk for several weeks, encouraged all the time by steady improve- ment, and now I am completely cured. I have kept well ever since, and my skin is quite healthy and sound now." Zam Buk is invaluable for all humours of the skin and scalp, including pimples, boils eczema., psoriasis, ulcers, barber's rash, bad legs diseased ankles, sore backs, poisoned wounds, rashes, eruptions, piles, etc. Keep a box handy at home for cuts, bruiseo, burns, scalds, festerings, spots, chafings, shaving sores, chlapped1 hands, sore faces, cracked lips, chilblains, chill, sore throat, pains, etc. Of all chemists, or post free from the Zam- Buk Co., 4, Red Crossstreet, London, E.O.. for 1/H or 2/9 per box. The 2/9 size is most economical for family use; as it oontains nearly four times the I/ll box. -J

MR. LEWES PRYSE'S BEAGLES. Saturday last the fixture was the top of Penglaise Hill, where a number of the usual followers of this pack were present, viz., The Master, Mr Lloyd Hughes. Mr. Checkland Williams (whips) Mrs. Pryse, Master Jack Pryse Miss Phillips, Miss Gil- bertaon, Mrs. Everard Jones, Miss Jones, Misses Parry (2); Miss Williams, Miss Conny Richardes Miss Bonsall, MasterDer rick iiichardes. Dr. Williams, Messrs Henry Roberts Radcliffe Morgan, Roderick Rich- ardes, J. Hughes Bonsall, F. Williams, R. Jones, Stanley Jones E Owen, Rey Hughes, ) E Davies, etc. After the allotted time given to late comers a move was made to draw the lower part of Cefnhondre, which proved blank, as well as did Frongoch. Arriving on Torglwyr, a Jack was found. He made up the hill on to Frongoch, run- ning there a, short ring before going, as if for Cwm covers, skirting them, ran over the upper fields of Ryddtir Issa and into Ffy- noncaradog cover, where he waa pushed, sent out and eventually lost near the main road leading to Bow Street. After a, long tramp to Penglaise Farm and to other farms near, all turned out blank. Getting late in the day the Master decided to give up. He and a few others of the field who were left, made a bee-line for Penglaise where they found, as usual, hospitality given by Mr. and Mrs. Richardes. There is great praise due to the Master for showing such sport as he does, and for getting together such a good pack. To see them working the line on Saturday with any amount of bone in the ground was enough to satisfy any sportsman who knew anything of hunting. 'ivjfi-j ■ u.u*.

THE ORIGINAL POULTRY BREED. It is a general belief among naturalists that the poultry of our farmyards originated from the jungle fowl of India. This was the conclusion arrived at by Darwin in his "Animals and Plants under Domestication." Since the year 1903 the India Poultry Club of Ceylon has been trying experiments bearing on this question. They have succeeded in matching tho jungle fowls with the domestic breeds, and have raised hybrids between them. These hybrids, it is found, will breed with either the jungle fowls or the domestic breed. They were, however, found to be sterile, inter se. So far. then, the experi- ments have not yet decisively answered the question-Did our domestic breeds of poultry, originate in the jungle fowl of India.? THE UTILITY OF OLD CLOTHES. The woman who consigns her worn silk petti- coats that to all appearances have outlived their j day of usefulness, old silk handkerchiefs that | have served their legitimate purpose, and other odds and ends of soft silk to the rag-bag has in very truth parted with friends in need. Nothing makes a better dust cloth for pianos and other high-polished furniture than a piece of old silk. For wiping the dust from silk gar- ments, silk or chiffon hats, and similar articles of apparel, a piece of old silk will prove so satis- factory that after one trial a brush, no matter how fine its bristles, will be discarded. Black cotton, silk, or Lisle thread stockings that are quite hopeless from the darner's point of view still have not served their day, for they may be transformed into most excellent floor- polishers. They should be laid smoothly one upon the other until several thicknesses are formed; then rolled, beginning with the feet, into a compact bolster and sewn securely.

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ing he had a wife and six children, and only earned 3s. a day.—The Bench said they would allow Evans to pay on the same con- ditions as in the other case. A Sad Case. James Davies, Tteify-street. Pontrhydfen- digaid, tailor, was charged by Morgan Mor- gans collector to the Guardians, with allow- ing nis wife and three children to become chargeable to the Tregaron Union. Mr Mpr gans said the defendant had a wife and three children. The wife was very ill, and was in receipt of 5s. from the Guardians During the past 18 weeks defendant had only contributed £ 3 18s 6d. toward the support of his wife and family. He had ascertained that his average earnings were 17s. 6d a week, and his average contribu- tion to his wife and three children had been 4s 7d a week, while he kept 128 lid for him- self. David Davies, Pontrhydfendigaid, the wife's father, related a sad story of his daughter's present condition. She was ly- ing ill, and nourishments supplied to her cost f; 5d a week. He had the greatest respect for the defendant, and had done his best to help him in his trade, and had gone to collect work for him. He had also re- ceived monetary assistance from his sons. Defendant was a good craftsman, but did not attend to his work. Defendant, a forelorn-looking indivMual, said biel had sent more money to his wife than had &een stated. He also had been out of work for one week, and was also laid up for a time with a bad finger. He admitted that the sums he sent his wife were not sufficient to keep her and her children. Defendant was further charged by Catherine Griffiths, Gwarffynon. Ystrad Meurig with refusing to pay £5 8s. bastardy arrears. Prosecutrix said she was very sorry for the, defendant and his wife and family, and although he owed her a lot of money she would not like to see him sent to prison. The arrears she now sued for were those due up to the end of September lasSt. In replv to the Bench, defendant said he was prepared to make an effort to contribute 9s a week towards his wife and children and Is a week to pay off the bastardy arrears. Catherine Griffiths again came forward, and said she was, pre- pared to forego. the arrears if defendant would promise to contribute 2s a. week re- gularly from this time out. If he did not carry out that condition she would not let him off again. It was no good her pressing that he should Be sent to prison;. She ad- vised him to turn over a new leaf with the New Year, and live a better life in future. She would not have let him off, but for his wife and children, as she was a woman her- self. The Bench then arranged that de- fendant should pay 8s a week towards his wife and family and 2s. a week on the bas- tardy order. Dog Licenses. Exemptions from dog licenses were gran- ted, numbering in all 384. Six objections were raised by the police, and the Bench de- cided to consider these and any others at the March court. Transfer. The Bench granted a transfer of the li- cence of the Foelallt Arms, Llanddewi Brefi from Evan Davies to Thomas Davies.

judge's private room also was quite unsani. tary, and therefore unfit at present for use, His lordship said that he much regretted being compelled to make these suggestions, and hoped the defects would be remedied before the Lord Chief Justice came on the summer circuit. Soiree.—A grand soiree and entertain- ment was held on Friday evening at the Public ttoomis, the proceeds being in aid of the Calvinistic Methodist Literary Society's Library. Mr. J. Meyriok Jones, J.P., pre- sided. The following programme was gone through;—Pianoforte solo, Miss Hilda Bevan; song, Mr Meirion Davies; violin sclo, Miss Nesta W. Edwards, B.A.; song, Miss Maud Davies, New Quay; sang, Merch y Cadben," Mr. G. Wynne Wil- liams; quartette, "The Lord is a Man of war," Messrs. Thomas, Jones, Ellis, and Williams; flute solo Mr. R H Mills; song, "The Enchantress" Mias. Mabel Bevaai; scng, Bwthyn yr Amddifad." Mr. E A Williams; song, Killamey," Miss Dora Parry; song, Miss Maud Davies; male part- song, Ser y Boreu," Arran Choir. Football.—The cattle show field was the scene of an interesting struggle on Satur- day, when the Idris Club eutertamed the County School. The school has a strong team this season, having sustained but one defeat so far. Towyn County School, away. On Saturday, the Idris were at full strength, but tiie scnool made several changes in their team. The weather was splendid, but the turf was in a frozen condition. The spec- tators, of whom there was a fair sprinkling, were treated to an exciting game. The weight of the Town players gave them the advantage at the offset, and the school de fence was severely tested, but they warded off the danger. Now the School settled down to their work, their long passing com- pletely non-plussing their opponents. It was only the condition of the ground that hindered a beautiful centre from the right from being oonverted. After this, end to end play followed, in which the defence on both sides proved superior to the attack. Right on half-time, Idris obtained the lead by a penalty gjoa.l On resuming, the school players all played with a will, and they thoroughly deserved the success that met a very neat shot of Meredith's, early in the second half. This event seemed to rouse both sides to renewed efforts, but the school now held the upper hand, being more alert, and quioker on the ball. The enthusiasm rose to a high pitch, when Baldwin meeting a centre from Meirion Roberts beat the IJris goal keeper a second time. In spite of their efforts, and playing the one back game, Idris failed to beat Allen, who. in company with his backs played a very safe game. Receiving the ball in mid-field, after a pretty bit of combination, Baldwin again got, into the shooting area, and once more beat the goalkeeper. Now, Idris seemed to be get- ting over anxious to score, and that fact spoilt all their movements, and when the final whistle went, the school boys retired winners by 3—1. The game was played throughout in a most gentlemanly spirit, and this is largely due to the masterly way in which Mr. W. Roberts performed his duties as referee. Presentation.—In Messrs. Williams' Bros., Greenwich House shop window on Monday, there was exhibited a solid silver plate pre- sented by his teriantrv to Mr. E W Kirkby, Llanfendigaid, Towyn, on the occasion of his recent marriage. On the plate is in- scribed the family crest, under which are the .following:—"Y Tvlwyth Anfrycheulyd, Cvflwynedigi Edward William Kirkby gan y Tir-ddeillaid a'r etifeddiaethau Maesy -tid pandy a Llanfendigaid ar vr gohlysur o i friodas, Ta,chwedd 29, 1906. The plate is of the Queen Anne's pattern, and is exceed- ingly handsome. BARMOUTH. Local Will. Mr William Williams Mor- ris, of Glanglasfor, Barmouth, who died on the 2S>th of September last, left estate of the gross value of 1:1 285 17s. 3d., with net personalty tl,241 5s. 2d., and probate of His will has been granted to his sister, Mrs Margaret Williams, of Penarth, and her husband, Dr. William Williams. An interesting feature of a thanksgiving service for the reduction of the church debt held in the English Congregational Church Barmouth, was the burning of a bundle of promissory notes for £ 1,650—the amount of the. debt paid off by the late pastor, the Rev. ,.Z. Mather. The process was watched with keen1, interest, and the congregation stood up tb sing the Doxology while the notes were burning. BARMOUTH NURSING ASSOCIATION. The annual meeting of the Barmouth and District Nursing Association was held on Friday evening, the Rector presiding. Mrs Prys Owen (Dyffryn), the president of the Association, submitted, in the absence, through illness ,of the honorary secretary, the annual report showing that the past year had been a very busy one and that the reserve fund at the end of the year amount- ed to over LIOO. The report 'having been adopted the president was reelected, and appointed also temporary hon. secretary in the place of Miss Atkinson, resigned. Mr. O.W Morris was appointed vice president, as successor to the late Mr. W J Morris, and Miss Patohet, was appointed treasurer in the place of Mrs Talbot, who had resigned. At the termination of the business part of the meeting Nurse Jones, who has been in the employ of the Association from its start ten years ago,, was presented by the President, on behalf of the Executive Com- mittee, with a gold watch and a broochi as a token of their appreciation of her excellent work.