Welsh Gazette and West Wales Advertiser

DEVIUS BRIDGE. Vicar's Tragic Death.—The Rev. Edward Stephens, incumbent of St. John's Church, Tmyretaii, died under tragic circumstances om Monday night. A meeting for the elec- tion of parish councillors for the Tonyrefail Ward of the LIantrisant parish was being held at the Girls' Council School, which was crowded, among thtase present being the rev. gentleman named. When the nomination papers were about to be handed in Mr. Stephens fell in a fit, and was carried to the Vicarage, some 300 yards away. He was immediately attended by Dr. Munro, but he expired in about an hour. The sad news of the rev. gentleman's death reached the meet- ing, and the Rev. Richard Morgan moved a vote of ympathy with the widow in her tragic bereavement, and this was carried. Mr. Stephens, who bad reached an advanced age, was a native of Troedrhiwsebon, Cwm- I-lieidol, and was a brother to Mr, John Stephens. Ffynonwen, Goginan.

Cardiganshire County Council Elections. THE POSITION OF THE PARTIES. The County Council elections in Cardigan- shire took place on Saturday last. Thirty electoral divisions wore uncontested, re- turning 24 Liberal members and six Cbnser- vatives. The remaining eighteen electoral divisions in which there were comtests re- turned twelve Liberals and six Conservatives. Of the elected members of the new Council 36 are Liberals and 12 Conservatives, and when the aldermen have been appointed thie political strength of the parties on the Council will be as follows:—• Liberals. 50 Conservatives 14 Liberal majority 36 There is practically no change in the poli- tical complexion of the Council. Of the 48 councillors 33 are old members who have re- tained their seats, but several of the 15 new members have been members of previous Councils The following is a complete list of the conteste; together with the results:— ABERYSTWYTH NO. 1 WARD. Captain Thomas Doughton (L.) 173 *R. J. Jones (C) 142 Majority 31 Liberal gain. ABERYSTWYTH NO. 3 WARD. Robe rt Ellis (L) 215 J. T. Davies (C.) 164 Majority 51 ABERYSTWYTH NO. 4 WARD. *Captain Fossett Roberts (C.) 267 Edwin Morris (L.) 192 Majority 75 TALYBONT. Mr. Edward Evans. (L.) 151 Mr. J. Bunce Morgan (L.) 109 Majority 42 TALIES1N *Dr. John James (L.) 130 Dr. D. O. Williams (C.) 65 Majority 65 LLANRHYSTYD. D. Morgan James (C.) 155 *E J. Evans (L.) 115 Majority 40 Conservative gain. ABERAYRON, URBAN. John Davies; (L.) 160 Francis Evans (L.) 105 Majority 55 CILCENNIN. *Major Price Lewes (C) 166 Mr. John Edwards (CN 76 1 Majority 90 NEW QUAY. *E. J. Davies (L.) 139 Captain Jenkin Thomas (L) 127 Lewis Evans (Ind.) ,.0 8 LLA NLLWCH AIARN. Rev. W. Griffiths (L.) 83 "Evan Lewis (C.) 79 Majority 4 Liberal gain. LLANGOEDMORE. James Stephens (L.) 145 B. T. Davies (Ind.) 78 Majority 67 ABERPORTH. *Thomas Watkins (L.) 85 Joshua Hughes (L.) 130 Majority 5 NANTCWNLLE. W. J. Lloyd (L) 141 E. B. Lloyd (IT.) 69 Evan Davies (C.) 15 LLANF AIRCLYDOGAU. Col. H. Davies-Evans (C.) 165 *D. Saunders Davies (L.) 113 Majority 52 Conservative gain. LLANWNEN. *J. C. Harford! (L.) 99 David Evans (L.) 88 Majority 11 LLANWENOG. D. Martin Jones (L.) 178 H. Davies-Evans, jun. (C.) 147 Majority 31 LL A NDYSSUL, SOUTH. Rev. T. Thomas (L.) 203 Charles Lloyd (C.) 191 Majority 12 LLANDYSSUL, NORTH. Jenkin Jones (C ') 119 *Captain W,. Dav, (T,.) H' 105 Majority 14 MERIONETHSHIRE. TOfwyn :Maethlon James (L.), 285; James Latimer (L. Churchman), 138. Dolgelley: ColoneJ Scott (C.), 177; Rev. Parri Huws (L.), 125. This is a gain for the Conservatives. MONTGOMERYSHIRE. j Carno: Plyce Wilson Jonea (L.), 187; Albert E. Hughes (C)., 54. Immaes: William Jones (L).. 160; Major Walton (C.), 106. Darowen: Thomas Jones (L.), 142: M. H. Evans (C.), 49. Isygarreg: Evan Roberts (L.), 68; F. M. "Campbell (C.), 35. Machynlleth: Riohard Rees (L.), 244: Lord Herbert Vane Tempest (C ), 200. Denotes old member.

CARDIGAN Receiving Order.—Arthur flerrow Rob- .erts, Oi High-street, St. Dogmells grocer, and general dealer. Personal.—Colonel Howell, Pantgwyn is, we regret to state, still indisposed, and con- fined to his room. The parishioners of Llan- goedmore, among whom he is held in high esteem have again re-uominated him as a ) District Councillor and Guardian. Pembrokeshire's Chief Constable. On Wednesday last Mr. Fred Summers, assist- ant commissioner of Police, at Rangoon, India, was appointed Chief Constable of Pembrokeshire at a salary of £ 300 and £100 ) a year for expenses. There were 71 appli- cations. No Quorum.— Another Education meet- ing fell through owing to the want of a quorum last Saturday. It was the day of the meeting of thL-, County School Govern- I ors, but only Dr. Rees attended, the elec- tion absorbing the time and the interest of the Governors. St. DogmeH's District Council.—-Mr. D. J Edwards, Eglwyswrw, presided over a meeting of this Council held at the Work- house on Thursday last. The Surveyor drew attention to the unsatisfactory state of the hedges in the district, and it was resolved that proceedings be instituted against the defaulters unless they complied with the Surveyor's instructions.—Mr. T'. J}.. Bowen, J'glwyswrv, complained of the state of a heap of stones in his district which was full of earth, and asked the Surveyor if he was satisfied with its state.—The Surveyor re- plied in thie affirmative.-A complaint was received from the Board of Trade calling attention to the practice of a stone con-, tractor whoi carted stones from Cippin which caused a great erosion of the land.—The Clerk xvas directed to reply that the prac- lice would be discontinued, and the stones would be earted from another spot.— The Medical Officer of Health, Dr. Havard. sub- mitted his annual report. In the St. Dog- meils division, which consisted of the par- ishes of Bridell, Cilgerran, LlanfihangeL Llantood, Majior deify, Monington, Moyl- grove, and St. Dogmells rural, 100 births were registered, which gave a birth rate of 25.7 per 1,000. In the same division 83 deaths were registered, giving a death rate of 18.2 per 1,000. St. Dogmells with a popu- lation of 1,286 contributed 26 deaths at an average age of 4$. Only eight cases of in- fectious cases occurred in the eight men- tioned parishes, and compared with 31 in tho remaining nine parishes. The scarlet fever, responsible for 32 cases, was of a very mild type, with no mortillity. and he had been unable to trace its origin. The case of enteric fever at St. Dogmells was evidently contracted by the patient during a visit to Glamorganshire. The much- needed drainage at Pentrelangwm had been completed, ana it was to be hoped that the constantly recurring outbreaks of fever in that locality would cease. Dr. Havard hav- ing referred to a general improvement in the district, paid a tribute to the Sanitary Inspector who had diligently performed his duties.—The Council accorded a hearty vote of thinks to Dr. Havard for his interesting report. County Council Election.—The result of loc-f, Saturday's County Council elections in the Cardigan district resulted in the return ot two old members, Mr. James Stephens, f solicitor, for Llangoedmare, and Mr. ltios. Watkins, Kockianas, for Aberporth. Mr. Stephens' met v.ith strong opposition, and til, Conservatives nominated their niocit influential representative in the person of Mr. B. T. Davies, Trefere-ucha. Since the day of their nomination both caiid;.date. made a systematic canvass. Both are equally popular, Mir .Stephen being a deacon at the C.M. Chapel, and Mr. Davies a cteacon at Ffynonbedr Congregational Chapel, and it- was anticipated that there would be a close contest. The polling took place, at Llechryd School, and out of 250 voters, 223 recorded their votes. Mr. E. T. Thomas, schoolmaster, acted as presiding officer, and was assist- ed in the work oi counting by Messrs. Ivor Evans and John Evans, auctioneer. Within twenty minutes of the closing of the booth, Mr. Thomas announced the result as follows: —Mr. Stephens, 145; and Mr. Davies 78. The result proved a great surprise even to the candidates themselves. This gave a Liberal majority of 67, and the Liberals re- iceivefl the lleslILt with jubiliation. -At Stephens received many congratulations and was drawn home in a phaeton amid enthus- iasm. In conveying his thanks to his 145 stippot-tei-q, Mr. Stephens said it. would be disappointing to him to be turned out of the County Council after being a member for so many years. He had taken a great in- terest in the work, especially in the question of improving Llechryd bridge, and lie pro- mised to do his best- for the district in the future. Thie contest he concluded, was carried on in friendly manner throughout and had been well fought. Cheers were accorded Mr. Stephens as he entered Glan- C'lmarch, tired after one of the best fights he had ever fought and won. In the Aber- porth district Mr. 'Watkins was again OP- posed by Mr. Josua Hughes, Rhosygadair whom he defeated fit the. last election by 13 votes. Both are Liberals. rnd the contest therefore, was fought fn personal grounds. It was- a keen contest as the result indicates. Mr. Watkins obtained 85, and Mr. Hughes 80 votes. NOMINATIONS O^ COUNCILLORS AND GUARDIANS. iNominations for the vacancies on the St. Dogmells Cardigan Rura 1 District Council will be received up to 12 110011 to- day (lhursday), and reviewing the seveial lists already sent in there are indications of many contests. At the time of going to press the following nooni nations had been made DIN AS.—Mr. Thos. James .Glanteg, retired master mariner; Mr. Dewi Harries, Ulan Hotel. NEWPORT—Mr. Tims. Lewis, Dolranog- isai; Mr. John Rowe, Dolranog-ucha. EGLWlSWRW.—i-Vlr. D. J. Edwards, Glan- dwrganol. BRIDELL.—Mr. Levi Thomas Williams, Maesyfelin, veterinary surgeon. .LLANTOOD.—Mr.- Wm Edwards, Fa.gwr- goch WHIIECHURCTI.—Rev. E. D. Evans, Con- gregational minister (three papers). MOKNINGT'ON.—Mj\ Thos Jones, Law- i-,eiice N".Illa, CILGERRAN.—Capt Erasmus Gower, Castle Malgwyn Messrs. Wm. Mathias, Higii- street, and Wm. Adams, Glantivy. LLANGOEDMO RE.—Col J. R. Howell, Pantgwyn. BLAFNPORTH.—Mr. Thos .Evans, Rhoswen MO UN I.—Mr. James Evans, Blaenywaun. ABERPORTH.—Mr. Thos. Hughes, Rhosy- gadair fawr (two papers). LLANDYGWYDD.-—Mr. Evan James, Park- twad. ST. DOGMELLS MUNICIPAL. (Ixuardians only.) Capt. W. Bowen, St. Mary-street, proposed by Mr. John Evans, Pentood, seconded by Mj-. Hubert Williams, Parkyreithyn. Capt. David Nicholas, Brooklyn Villa, proposed by Mr. Stephen Morgan, High-street, and sec- onded by MJ-. John Davies, 17, Castle-street. ST. MARY'S (South!).—Capt. T. H. Wil- liams, 21, -No,-thgate-terrace, proposed ny Mr. D. Ladd DavTes, seconded by Capt. W. Bowen. Mr. W. J. Williams, solicitor, pro- posed by Mr. J. 0. Griffiths, Emerald House, seconded by Mr. E. L. Griffiths, Eirianfa. St. MARY'S (North).—Mr. Thomas Evans, Lion-terrace, proposed by Mr. John Gwynne, High-street, seconded by Mr. Ceredig Evans. Rev. John Williams, Baptist minister, pro- posed by Mr. Cwe-dig Evans, seconded by Mr E. Oven,, Heath-field. St. DOGMELLS (Rural).—Mr. Lewis Dav- ies, Pop pit. TREMATN.—Mr. Alban Lewis, Treprior. BLAEVPORTH. — Mr. Evan Williams. Efyno^ifair.

LAMPKIER The College.—Friday was the eightieth anniversary of the opening of St, Uavid's College. Eiiii,,ratio!i. Mr. Tommy Jon-w. the brother of Mr. Jones, l(ii-is, together with his brother-in-law, sailed last Satuiday in the" Carmania" ior New York. They wiil proceed from there to San Francisco. "'l'ommy," who had been for about six months, spent the last few years in the United States and Canada. Entertainment.—Mrs. Hubert O'Gradys' Company visited the town last, week and gave two- performances. On Wednesday, "Fast. Life" and on Thursday" A Coast- guard's daughter." On both afternoons their military band paraded the streets, and this, no doubt, accounted for the reception they received. Both evening-, proved very suc- cessful. Fishing.—The first or March, the first day of the fishing aeasotn was anxiously waited for by all the local anglers. A good many were to be. seen eallY that day on the banks of the Teify and other local streams. The "March Brown" of course, took the leading part in the anglers cast-(e) and was re- sponsible for many a good basket, though the waters, were not. so very favourable. The "March Brown." is a capital all-round fly, but, unquestionably, the best in all weathers, from the beginning of the season tili tho close, is the Bragger fly." Thifi flv succceeds when all other have failed, and there is scarcely an angler who dees not s k it—not in. his fly-work tl-iotigli-biit on the top of his tongue. Anglers, as a rule, are very erratic in their judgment of weights and measures, and they invariably under- estimate^) their basket. This is unfortun- ate, because it reflects unfavourably on their skill. To avoid this underestimating, could not such a thing as a knife, with a scales measure combined be invented. That could be called, say, a Fishometer or any other suitable word. The name, J9, of course im- material now. The angler could as soon as. ha landed a fish weigh and measure it ,and then should anyone ask him what sport," he could give that enquirer the weight, to a:1most the very once. This would ease his conscience so much. If such an article were made, its use ought to be made compulsory, a claiiso tü that effect could be inserted in the license form, a sort of a conscience clause. It would not only be a boon to the anglers and the community, but, it would afford the me;n& of furnishing the Teifv Board of Fish- eries with a fairly correct return of the fish caueht in its waters. Th« n-o+or nnlrl -J t1l\L .l.l-LL \V,-I.1U with a slight increase of pay, act as a sort of inspector of weights and measures. This combined knife, scale and measure would, no drcubt, prove a very useful article, and ought to be included in the angleTls outfit. -wo-

DIHEWYD. Cynghor Plwyfod. — De\\ iswyd y personau caniyndi am y tail" blynedd nesai :— Tom Jones, Pensarn, W. Thomas Davies, Pant- marchog. D. Davies, Tyncornel, J. Davies, SiiwAu i Sguboi faeh, a D. Evans, RJivdodyn.. Dewis- wyd Mr. James Williams, Post Office, yn Cynghorwr Dc&barth. Orrarfod CvstadleuoJ. Cafwyd cyfarfod cystadleuol Jlwyddiannus yn y lie uchod moe Iau, Chwefror 28ain. Cadeiiydd, Mr. Wil- bams. Post Office; arweinydd, Parch. J. T. Parry; be: rnia.i d, Mr. J. M. Howell, Aber- aeron Mr. T. Lloyd Evans, Llana.rth. Gwob- rwywyd fel y oaniyn: Parti o< ddeudde^ 'Gwilthyn," J. Evans, Dihewyd a'i barti" wythawd, "Sereii anwyl;" John Milton a'i barti; triawd i ferohed, Miss Rees, Ciliau Aerori a'i Oiyfeillesau unawd baritone, Tom Erans, Pantrhewfawr; unawd tenor, John Milton, Blaenwalk; unawd soprano. Miss Davies, Drefa.es, Mydroilyn; unawd i ferch- ed, i-li.stes Evansi, Pantrhewfawr a Nellie Llewelyn, Mydroilyn a.'i chyfeillesiau yn gy- fartai; unawd i ferch dan 14eg oed, Eliza- beth Evans, Pantrhewfawr; unawd i fachgen clan 14 oed, Rees Thomas Evans. PantyrnviaiJ unawd i feroh dan lOeg oed, Kate Evans, I airtrhewfawr traet.haw:d, Mrs. Jones, Bank View; araeth ar "Amser," E. J. Jojnes, ( aedel.vii dadl, John Evans ao E. J .Jones; ateb thwech cwestiwn, Mrs. Jones, Bank View adroddiad i blant dan 12eg oed, Jane Ivees, Plas, Mydroilyn; ton ddafyfyr, Eliza- beth) Evans, Tyngwndwn araeth 5 mynud, E. J. Jones; dictation solffa,, Elizabeth Evans, Tyngwndwn a Maggie Evans. Blaen, Mydroilvn..RhoddccM v bo:rninici fodd- lonvwydd, cyffredinol. v j

NEWCASTLE JhMLYN Unopposed.-—The Rev. D. D. Walters, Congregational minister, was returned un- oppcsed to the Carmarthenshire County Council. Tho Fishing Seasoii.-There was a rush for licenses last Friday, it being the open- ing of the fishing season o.n the Teify. Very few rods were seen on the banks, the cold weather being against the sport. Obituary.—The remains of Mr. H" T. Jones 8, Canning-street, Ton Pent re were brought to Henllan station on Monday and interred at Llangunllo. Deceased, who died on Thursday had been for 30 years headmaster of Ton Ystrad school. He was a prominent man in the Rhondda Valley where he had spent most of his life. He had a distinguished career as a student nt Bangor College. District Council.—To-day (Thursday) is nomination day of representatives on the Newcastle Eiinlyn and Llandyssul District Councils, and in all probability there will be but few contests. In virtue of these offices the Councillors are eligible to sit on the Board of Guardians, and few Boa i ds within the two counties are better attended, each member almost on each occasion put- ting in an appearance. A feature of its proceeding is the fact that its business is conducted in the Welsh language, a practice which may well be emulated by other Boa rds St. David's Day.—The students of the Emlyri Grammar School held their annual social oitii St. David's Eve at the Cawdoa- temperance Hotel. Owing to the unavoid- able absence of Dr. Powell, the chair was taken by the popular headmaster, Mr. J. 1'hillips. The Rev. E. Phillips was also present. After sitting, down to a good tpi ead the reverend gentleman, proposed tho toast of Dewi Sant and Mr. T. R. Jones Penmorfa, lesponded. The table cleii-ed the following Persians took nart, in tho nrn- I r' 1" gramine;—Solo ,T. R. Jones, Penmorfa- speech, The Rev. E. Phillips; duett Muera John Gorseinon and Davies, Llanddewi; on reading, Mr. E. Tibbott; recita'- °; Williams, Capel Drindod; solo, • V, ^Pavies» Treorchy, recita- tion Mr. I). C. Davies, Llanddewi; solo, Mr. Jack Jones, Aberystwyth; recitation, Mr Davies, Bryngwyn; violin, solo, Mr. Joeitie Morns, Newcastle E'mlyn recitation, Mr. D. F. Jones, New Inn; solo, Mr. J M I Jones, Brynamman; solo, Mr. n. Roberts I Jenkins, Llangeitho. The senioa- scholar Mr. Jones, Gorseinon, in a pithy speech spoke in eulogistic terms of the school. Among other remarks, Mr. Jones said that they ought to be proud of the Headmaster as the school under Ms able tutorship had stood out prominently in recent years for its successes in all circles. Mr. Phillips, the Headmaster, in the course of a few remarks, saic. that it afforded them great pleasure to be present among the students, other- wise than in the atmosphere of Greek and Latin. The following gentlemen also spoke: Messrs. Jones, Penmorfa Davies, New Inn, Williams, Borth; Davies, Crynant, Lunt Borth, Davies, Treorcy; Jenkins. Llan- geitho; Williams. Capel Drindod The singing of "Hen Wlad fy Nhtidau brought a most enjoyable, evening to a close The lIutle,s of accompanist were ably carried out by Mr. W. J. James. Borth. by Mr. W. J. James. Borth. BOARD OF GUARDIANS. ) The fortnightly meeting of the Board-was I held on Friday at Castell Foelalli. The chairman (Alderman John Lewis), Moires Hsll, presided, and there were also present Mrs. Evans, and Mr. John Powell, Penb-yn Messrs. Thos. Davies, Bettws Evan: J. J. Davies, Ilandyfriog; John Rees, Bronewyn John Davies, Benjamin Davies, and L. T. Thomas, Llandyssul; D Davies, LJanfair Orllwyn; Jos. Griffiths, John Jones. Llnn- grimog; T. Morris and D Mori is, Troecly- I raur; John Davies and L. uames, D. Marks Davies and T. Davies, j_ lhedyii; W. Jones anr! W. J. Walhs Lianfihangel-ar-A. th; i. Thomas, i emverr Hy. Davies, D. Lc\v:s and Thos. William Penboyr; E. i hcni-is and Wm. Marks, CI. dty; T. Bowen and P. Nicholas, Llanly. nach; Di. Bowen, and J. Jones, Penrydd. Statistics.—Out-door relief admiiusteiei during the past fortnight per Mr. Jamet Rees was £ 8o 6s. 3d. to 262 paupers, .per Mr* John Thomas, £ 80 lis. to 249 paupers. Num- ber of inmates in the house 20, corresponding period last year 24. Number of vagrants relieved during the fortnight- 79. as com- pared with 85 relieved corresponding period last year. Defaulting Parishes.—The Clerk, repotted thrt the calls in arrears were in respect of Fa-t Cilrhedyn £ 31, and Capel Coir 44.8. The next instalment was due nex+ The Treasury.—Balance in, \e Union at the bank L-i,012 17/ A Troublesome Case.—Tilt' tI' ail- ment Board wrote acknowle< ;ie re- ceipt of the report sent thé.ç.è. afore nee to the ccse of Thomas Jono,3 wife residing at Trevone, which j&d. for- warded to the Aberayron Un;, I'Jcanomy.—When the Master read out his list of rations, he applied an for, amongst other things for a quantity of jam;. —Mr. The- Thomas: What do you do with jam. The Chairman: To shorten the consumption of butter Paupers' C-offins.-Mi-. John Thomas, Peu- wern drew the Board's attention to the state of pauper coffins. There was a general complaint of their simplicity, and tyie coffin the other day had only staples as ornaments. They should remember that although they were for paupers they ought to have some- thing better than they now got, and. he gave notice off motion that at the next meeting lie would propose that better coffins be pro- vided. The Estimate.-The Clerk produced the half-yearly estimate for contribution for half-year ending Michaelmas, 1907. The receipts showed a grant from the Local Government Board off C766 10s. 4d. under the Agricultural Rates Act, amount- re- quired for l-nion purposes only C2,293 19s. 8d., superanuation. etc., which make a total of £ 3,199. The expenditure showed a total of £3,199, the chief items being: mainten- ance £ 160, out-relief, £ 2,075, non-resident rehef, £ 65: maintenance of lunatics, £ 310; salaries, £225. The Clerk added that last year they had to make calls for t2,870, while this year for £ 2,294 only. The calls would be .£fí7ô. This was accounted for because they had no balance to make, but they had last year.

TREGARON Accident.—A rath?!' serious trap accident occurred near Oclir Farm oil Tues- day. Mr. R. I). Williams, veterinary sur- geon, of Aberystwyth, had been telegraphed toir to attend to F valuable hcise belonging to Mr. Jones. Having treated the animil, Mr, Williams was being driven in a trap to the station to catch the afternoon train back to Aberystwyth, being accompanied by Mr. Jones. While proceeding along the read which leads from the farm to the main levid the horse suddenly swerved, with the rexnlt that the trap was overturned, and both oc- cupants pitcned out. Mr. Jones sustained cuts on the head, nose, and chieek, and bled prorusely, while he was also stunned for some time, by the violence of the fall. Luckily. Mr. Williams, although hurled headlong out of I, lie trap, escaped with scarcely any injury, and with rare presence of mind he instantly "an to the horse's head and pinned it down, so U:lt it could dc, not further damage. Mr Jones' .son seon came on the scene, and with his help Mr. Williams righted the trap, and then assisted to take Mr. Jones back to the house where his injuries were attended to. Mr. Williams succeeded in getting bick to Tregaron in time to catch the afternoon trim for Aberystwyth, but. had only proceed- ed as far as Strata Florida when another telegram was hlamhd him telling him his se'vices were required at LImlgeitho. He returned immediately by a. convenient train. and having attended to the case returned romo safely after an exciting day by tho last train.

LLANDYSSUL. Matriculation.—Three pupils of the Courtv School have passed the London Matricula- tion examination in the second division viz n "i t Davies> Jolm Hughes and 'John Uav.d Jones. at———

PEXBOYR. Cwrdd Plwyf. Nos Lun diweddaf hu oivrdd plwyf yn Ysgoldy Felindre, a, dev. isr ^yjd y i hai canlynol i fod ar y Cynghor I iv. ylol am y tair blynedd nesaf. Dyma t,n- y cynghorwyr: James Davies, Pantyr- efail David Davies, Ffosywernen; David Davies, Pwllmarl; Samuel Davies, Penbont, Lvans Evans, Cwmbran John Evans, Blaen- Jiia-lcn: Jaiiu.ci Evans, 1 Green Park, Pen- crecagal: John Griffiths, Rose Villa John Jones, Gwaha House; Rees Jones, Pentre- oagal; Johln Thomas, Peullwyncoch; David Williams, Gdwendeg. Yr yn un cyfarfod penderfyn \vyd dal at yr hen gytundeb a I w-naed iyw chweeh mlynedd yn ol—yn nglyn .« r Cynghor Dcwbarth — fod dau Geidwadwr ac un hhvddfrydwr, i fod mewn am dair ..lynecld ac am y tair blynedd arall ddau Ivydcirrydwr ac un Ceidwadwr, etc. Yr oedd haww wedi meddwl y ddau vn rhaid cael etholiad i se-tlo, ond ma, yn dda genyrp. vi hell drafferth hwnw wedi ei osfroi gan l r culwy blaid ddod i delerau.

CUMBRIAN RAILWAYS COMPANY. At Paimerston House, E.C., on Wednes- day in last week, the half-yearly meeting of the Cambrian Railways Company as held. ;.vl.r ■ Bay ley Hawkins being nr. the chair. ilie directors' report stated that re- ceipts for 1906 were £ 185336, a net decrease of 4:730; the expenditure was £ 118,677, a net deciease of £30. In moving the adop- tion of the report, the Chairman said traffics, during the half-year had shown a, distinct advance, particularly in reference to pas- sengers. First-cla.^s passengers, however, were stil] decreasing, 926 fewer havincr being carried representing £ 229, than in the ccr- i espondmg period. Secondiclass passengers, had increased by 804 in numbers, but had decreased £ 115 in money. Third-class pas- sengers showed an increase of 68,267 in num- bers and £ 2. 307 in receipts. General traffic showed an increase of £1.()()(J. Ten yea I S ago they had had a debit of £ 2,700 in mile- age and demurrage; now, he was glad to Say, there was a, credit of about £ 230. Near ly nine miles of permanent way had been lelaid gwring the past year, and before, the ensuing tourist season began the main line from Whitchurch to Aberystwyth would be fully relaid. Mr. Duglade seconded, and the motion was agreed to. Messrs. Dugdale and Urine were reappointed directors, and the appointment of Mr. T. Williamson as secietary was confirmed, Mr. Denniss to re- main general manager.

Rumour And I1 i!S ™moured that a post in the new Welsh Education Department—pesumablv that of junior examiner—has been- gu-en to vr -n i "erts, 'of lowyn, iorift-Miii-e +hi' ^3^- wW services as the head of the Welsh mission m Rhassia .mo s0 w-11 Anown and appreciated bta,,) fOI so-c time occupied a. position as assist a: t to Jr". Haydn Joyes, the honorary secretarv of the Merionethshire Education Commit! in Bri(L D^vies' r,M-r has promise Lb.000 to the Rev. Dr. John Pr tho, superintendent of the Calvinist:c djst r i nn^r Mwement, on the c at «; t4,(XJ0 19 raised to clear the d "P°n r)f r^e halls of tb, Mr. Davies has expressed his Jm give £ 3,000 as soon as £ 2,000 It^.s MV W THE NEW SHEUI^. At a, meeting pf the Privy Conner «ld at Buckingham. Palace on Friday tin Ki.i2 «gnihed approval by prick"tig ti.o. Tist of t he selection of sheriffs to se -e i England (except Cornwall and Lanc sh'r-) and in V\ ales during the ensu-'ng year. The follow- ing is an official record of the lo-al aoooint- ments:— CARDIGANSHIRE.—John Lvnn 'cnas of Stradmore, Cardigan, C.B. MPmiONETHSHIRE.8 H Us GabrieI Heal? of Bryntinon, Doh^e'lev M°CTGOMERTOHIRE ti.th rthelston PeJ. of Llr.nd mio Esn PEMBROKESHIRE. Herbert da ke ^Vis, of Hean Castle, Saundersfoot, Printed and Published by e Pr p for G' o '<• RUES, at the "Welsh O P «•. surest.. Abervstwyth. in f I Cr. !,a n Thursday. March 7th. lpr7.

ABERYSTWYTH. 1 Guardians Election.— W ednesday, March 27t!i., has been fixed as tho date of elections for the Board of Guardians. Nominations have to be sent in by nooni on Thursday, the 7th inst. County School Football.-The Aberystwyth ftunty School football team were at home I# the Tregaron County School scholars 8atu relay, and beat them by 1 goal to nil. The referee was Mr. Pierce, Aberystwyth. Fire at the Workhouse.—A fire broke out act the Board room of the Abeiystwyth Work- Iwuse on Saturday afternoon, and before the 3mo»ulde' ing beams could be put out the idhole of the fireplace had to be pulled to pieces. The Waterloo Hotel.—The Waterloo Hydro Notel baths having been closed ior the winter are now re-opened, and Sister Lucas io in attendance daily in the electric de- partment. These baths have been exceed- ingly successful in the cure of rheumatism, sciatica, gout and other ailments. Sudden Death.—-Mrs. D. W. Jenkins, Brodawel, near Caerleon, widow of the late Mr. D. W. Jenkins, J.P., was on Tuesday --iound dead. The deceased lady was found Ertially dressed on an ottoman in her room. e was a daughter of the late John Mor- n, lapidary, Pier-street, Aberystwyth, ■ -whose family occupied a prominent position it the town at one time, and were the 48minders of the English Baptist cause in ,Alfred-place. t Monthly Fair: — There was a large show small cattle at the Smithfield on Monday jrkI a groat many were sold. Yearlings oa4e fiom LG to t8; two year olds £7 to M10. Not many strong cattle were on sale 1 the dealers having bought them up about the country during the previous week. The numerous buyers and graziers at the fair were buying barrens, but prices were not very good, varying from t7 to £ 11. No fat fattle were shown, and very few horses changed hands. The Coliseum. A great musical treat will be afforded the inhabitants of Aberyst- wyth hv the visit, of Mr. Johnston's Grand Opera Party, on Monday and Tuesday next. The operas selected are "Maritana" and "Faus.t," eachi of which is studded with a wealth of melodic material. The artistes have been chosen with the greatest possible care, and pre the possessors of beautiful voices. The Company i", replete in every particular, carrying their own special scenery and orch- estra. Plan and tickets at the Coliseum Office. Cob Society.—A meeting of members and others interested in the breeding of cobs was { called for Monday last at Aberystwyth, but owing to the small attendance no meeting wis held. Mr .Edward Webley Parry Pryse wrote to say that he could not attend owing to illness, and his brother, Mr. L. Loveden Pryse, also wrote saying he could not attend owing to having met with an accident in the hunting field. The society has only a few shillings in hand. and its demise after nine years of good work is viewed with much; re- gret by those who have supported it. Addiess. The Literacy and Debating Society of the Presbyterian Church, Bath-st. j met last Thursday evening, when Principal Prys, M.A., delivered a lecture on Brown- ing." Tb:: lecturer dealt- mostly with Browning's religious teaching. It. was a most interesting and instructive lecture, and Browning will be studied more than formerly as a result. Professor Jenkin Jones, M.A., proposed a vote of thanks to Principal Prys for his masterly, fervent, and sympathetic lecture. This was seconded, by Professor D Morgan Lewis, M.A., and supported by Mr. Evan Evans. The Re-played Tie.—.Portmadoc will meet, Aberystwyth on Saturday afternoon at the Vicarage Field for the re-played tie in the fifth round of the, Welsh Amateur Cup. There is sure to be a largo crowd to witness the match as the game between the teams a fortnight ago was of an exciting nature. Thfe local team will be :-H. Crowther E. Dickinson and 0. Green E. Peake, T. W. James, and J. W. Edwards; T. Rees, R. Peake, A. Jenkins, D. Hughes; and Low I!ee<r. The team has been very carefully picked, and should give a good account of itself. 1st. Cardigane.-The first monthly "spoon" competitiafifc'-hi connection with the Corps Bifle Ctub^Tas shot off at the Drill Hall on Monday evening, silver spoons being iron; by the following:—1st., Se geant E. Thomas, 54 points; 2nd, Corporal ewall, 53 points; Corporal H. Black, being 3rd with 52 points. They were clcssly followed by Corporal J. L. James with! 51 paints, and Gunners J. Morris and J. Jones with 50 each. The five highest sewers in this competition then met a team of five non-member's captaincd by J. James of Penparke. At the short range the two teams tied with an aggregate of 89 points each, whilst at the. long range the Volun- teers were successful by 5 points, and carried off the prize. The County School.—A social in connec- tion ivith honouring the memory of St. David, was held in the Central Hal! on Wednesday evening. The social was confined chiefly to the pupils of the upper and middle school. A brief, but bright programme was gone through. The refreshments, which had been prepared by Mis* Jones, cookery mis- tress, assisted by Katie Phillips, Bertha Linnett, Jeannie Burbeck, Jeannie Lewis and Lizzie Richards, were of a liigh-elass character. The Headmaster, wh7) occupied tiile chair, reterred to the Welsh Patron Saint, and pointed out his great influence in maintaining the Welsh language and senti- ment. He urged the pupils to cherish their language, to study its grammar and litera- ture, and in every way to foster love of oulltry and enrich the national traditions. All the members of the permanent teaching bff twere present, and threw themselves heartily into the evening's entertainmont. Miss Dallev and Miss Thoanas were thanked with Miss Jones and the girl pupils named above, for their successful efforts m bringing about so pleasant and enjoyable a gather- ing. The best wishes of those present were conveyed to the Headmaster for his birth- day which falls on St. David's Day. The visitors were Mrs. N. H. Thomas, the Misses Samuel, and Miss Florrie Thomas. School broke up for their mid-term holiday on Friday and resumed work on Tuesday. The boys and girls of Forms VI. and V. randered excellent service at the social as stewards. Sunday School Meeting,-A bi-monthly meeting was held at Tretechan School on Sunday at 9.30, Mr. J .Jones, Waun, in- troduced the service, and the children were catechised by Mr. Thos. Evans, Bont., and Mr. Edward Morgan, Capel Sion. 1 The children went through their work in adinir- able fashion, showing that they had been carefully trained, their attention and bright answers were noticeable and greatly to be praised. Mr. Arthur Jones, miaiiager of the N. and S. Wales Bank gave an excellent address to the children. Miss Davie3 ren- dered an appropriate salo during the service which was concluded with prayer by Mr. E. Morgan. At 11 o'c-lock, the teachers and delegates held a conference. Mr. Abraham t Joel, secretary, read the minutes of the previous meeting. Mr. Daniel Thomas, treasurer, received The subscriptions due from the various schools. Mr. Barclay Jen- kins called attention to a matter of import- ance in connection with the Welsh Church Commission now in session. A very inter- esting discussion was initiated by Mr. Wm. Roberts, Horeb, who i ead a paper of much scope and interest on The Lord's Supper." The following took part:—Messrs. W. Wil- liams, Salem; D. Davies, Tabernacle; D. C. Roberta Trefechan; Evan Davies, Saroll; W. Williams, Shiloh. Mr. Arthur Jones, concluded with prayer. At 2 o'clock, the service having been introduced by Mr. David Lewis, LIanaian, the leading questions which have been drawn up on the two Epistles of St. Peter were taken in hand. Solos were re-ndered by Miss Mary Benson, and Mias Martha Constantine. Mr. W. Roberts concluded the service. At the sub- sequent teachers meeting, the usual statis- tics were presented by the secretary. It was announced that thie next meeting would be held at Tanycae in May, the subjects to be announced later. The new rules for the guidance of teachers were pressed upon the consideration of the schorls. The Nomina- tion committee's report was submitted. At the evening meeting, Miss Owen,, Shiloh, read a paper on the relation of the Sunday School to religious knowledge and conduct; Mr. W. Williams. Salem, read a Daper on the danger to Wales arising from Ritualism and Roman Catholicism. Pothi papers were listened t.o. with much attention. A dis- cission followed in which the following joinoo :-)fes". T. C. Jenkins, David Lewis ,LIauafan, Charles Benson, D. C. Roberts. The openers of the discussion w-pi-A heartily thanked for their papers. The Trefechan friends were thanked for their cordiality and hospitality. Miss A. Jones Williams and Miss Arinie Jones presided at j the organ, and Mr. William Edwards acted as precentor. Thiers was a fair attendance of delegates. Literaiy Society.—At a meeting of the I Literary Society oi the Welsh Independent Chapel, Baker-street, on \Yc-&ne.2ay ev"n»iit? weex, a paper 0:1 Azrariah Shad rat ii v. as read by Miss Hannah Evans, Ellesmere, House, and another on c. Em-iys' by Mr. E. J. Owen. Mr. John Evans, Broniaith. pre- sided over a good attendance. Motor Oar Action.—Dr. Harries, of Aber- ysitwythl, was the plaintiff, and the North Eastern Garages, Ltd., the defendants, in an action down tor hearing at the Chester Assizes on Monday. Dr. Harries claimed £201) for breathj of warranty on the sali of a motor car. Lefore the case came on coun- sel of both parties had a. conference with the result that a settlement was arrived at, and the action was not proceeded with. P.S.N.—The entertainment at the Colis- eum on Saturday night under the auspices of the P.S.N. committee consisted mainly of lantern slides dep'ctmg views of local in- terest The views were lent by the Rev. Mr. Evans, Cliff-terrace, whose wife had fromised to give a lecture on a "Visit to taly," but v. as unable to keep her engage- ment owing to a bereavement in her family. Mr. Barclay Jenkins described the scenes in a, very interesting and lucid manner. Miss Lizzie Owen and Miss Pollie Jones (encored) sang solos. Arrangements were made for the results of the County Council elections to be thrown on the screen. Tanycae Sunday School.—An interesting illustrated lecture on "Tanycae and its ships and shipping long ago" was given in this schoolroom on Friday evening last. Upr wards or sixty slides were shown, and de- scribed by Mr. D. J. Lewis, the history of the Harbour, dating from 1780. Mr. James Evans, superintendent of the Sunday School gave an account of Tanycae Sunday School, saying that it commenced in the open-air on the baulks of timber at Rofawr. "Hie foundation stono of the present building was laid by the late Mr. David Davies, M.P., Llandinam, upwards of thirty years ago. Songs were sung by Miss Maudie Jones and Miss Annie Jones, and Miss Lizie Williams sang a hymn tu-ie. Seaman's Delight," composed by the late Capt. David Jenkins, Borth, a history of whose life was given. PETTY SESSIONS. The weekly retty Sessions were held on Wednesday, before the mayor (Mr. R. Doughton), Mr. U J. Watkiiis, Capt. D. James, Mr. J. Gi oson, and Mr. William Thomas. Settled. William Chivies Jones, Shipwright Arms, was charged by Jack flood, Terrace-road, hair dresser, with assaulting him on the 28th ult., and further with using threaten- ing language tor.ard him on the same date. Mr. Ifor Eva;, appeared for the prosecutor and Mr T J S-urnel for the defendant. Mr. Evans informed the Bench that the parties met that morning, and had arrived at a settlement, and they now desired to with- draw the cases.. The Bench acquiesced. An Flection Argument. Richard Jones, Tre-'echan, foundry man, was charged with having been drunk and disorderly in Mill-street on the 2nd inst. P.C. Morris. srid the man wanted to, fight, and o hone after a great deal of persuasion.—Defe ndant said he was very sorry for what had happened. He had been having a bit of an "rguiwent over the elec- tion. He had a wife and large family, and if -Iip.v le-t, him off tr ey would never see his fuoo ;n the C8".t again.—Fined 2s. 6d. and costs. Bound Over. Margaret Davies, Fountain Court, was charged with ng threatening language to- wards Annie c,{;J', 20, Greetifield-street, on tho 28th ult. Complainant- said she could not get quiet, Irani the defendant. She followed, her about the streets, and she was afraid o.f he. because or the threats she made use of. On hursday night last she came to her house between 9 and 10 o'clock, anci called her husband and her children thieves —Defendant alleged that she went to the house because complainant's husband had accused her husband of stealing chteese, sugar, and tea l'rctm the steamer.—Com- plaiaant's husband gave evidence, and said defendant cam dawn to his house on Thurs- day night and commenced to scream and howl at him, and. to hoot his wife. He told her husband to take her away, but she would not <It.- Daniel Jones, who was acting as magistrates' clerk pro. tem., ask- ed what threats were made use of—Witness: She called my v, ire an old drunkard.—Mr. Jones: But that is not a threat.—Witness: She also said I -7ill scram your old eyes out."—Mr. Jones: That's better. (Laughter). That's something to the point.—Defendant sail that complainant's husband had stated that her husband was living on theft, and that it was no v.onder he was too' lazy to work when he stoning rolls of chieese and pounds of tea and sugar from the steamer. Her husband down to Greenfield-street to ask nice t,r" ^.thdraw what he had said. Rico was in the door shivering irko a leaf, and said had not mentioned her husband's name. Then the prosecutrix said "Send for a policeman. John." and she (de- fendant) replied You drunken slut, you won't se.nd for a policeman for .ile;De- fendant wasi barrel ever in the sum of JE5 to keep the for the next six months, and she was tokl thnt however wicked or illegal {■■•he; thought her neighbours were she had nothing to dio with it, and the best thing she could, d > was to stay in her own house and mind her own business. COUNTY SCHOOL GOVERNORS. A meeting of the Governors of the County School was held on Tuesday evening at the Clerk's Office, Portland-street, when thiere were present Mr. C. M. Williams; (chairman) presiding; Mrs. E. H. James, Mrs. Griffith, Prof. D. Mo: gan Lewis, Rev. Dr. Morris, Capt. David James, Capt. T. Doughton, and Mr. Richard Richards; with Mr. D. Samuel, M.A. (headmaster), and Mr. John Evans (clerk). The Chairman, at, the outset, extended a hearty welcome to D'r. Morris as a new member of the governing body. They were all very pleased thait his health had so im- proved as to enable him to attend, and they all hoped he would soon recover his usual good health, so as to be able to render as a member or the board of managers great ser- vice to the school. The Clerk reported the receipt of £ 233 from the Central Welsh Board, being the an.ount of grain-: for the last session. The Finance Committee recommended that at the next entrance scholarship examina- tion the governors offer four scholarships of each for boys and four for girls, all of whom must for the last three years have been pupils at a public elementary school-, and that at the July meeting six internal scholarships of £ 2 10s. each for session 1907-8 be awarded on thb report of the Headmaster as the result of an examination to be held by him for the pu: pose; that the Headmaster be asked to report to the July meeting on any of the other scholarships now held in the school and that the whole of the bal- ance i-emairing iii the scholarship fund on 31st March, 1997, or such portion thereof as may be necessary to close the buil&ng account, be transferred to the building fund. j -The report, was adopted. Dr. Morris, as one of the visitors to the school during the month, reported that he went through the different classes and found everything in very good order. The boys and gii-Is seemed to be in very good spirits, and were sticking hard to their lessons. Dr Morris said it was a very good thing to have teachers who understood Welsh. Mr. Samuel, especially, was very happy in com- paring Latin with Welsh. He (Dr. Morris) was also informed that the new laboratory was nearing completion. The Chairman -.a,:d he had seen the con- tractor, who informed him thiat good pro- gress was being made with the building, and when completed he (the chairman) thought it would be a first-class laboratory. They might consider at their next meeting what "leps to take to have a public opening of the new building. It would not be ready during thr, present session, but would cer- tainly be completed by the session commenc- ing in September next. The contractor had already been paid £ -"00 on account. The v Clerk ad although he had not had official intimation of the fact, he understood that the County Council at its. last nieeting passed the necessary resolution throwing the br-den of the cost of the new building on the different parishes in tho district, instead of different parishes in the district, instead of milker"- it r nermanent charge on the incofne of the under the Scheme.—The Cliair- man s 'ted that that. was so. and no objec- tion rruced by the parishes to the pro- posal. COrXTY COUNCIL ELECTIONS. The result of the County Council electiome in the bo'ough of Aberystwyth on Saturday In -t was the gain oc one seat to the Liberals, Mr. n. J. Jones, the sitting member, being defeated by Capt. Thamas. Doughton in Ward Xo, 1. Mr. Jones "as unopposed in 1904. and in 1901 was returned with a majori+v of 74 over his Liberal opponent. Capt, Doughton's majority or the present occasion was 31. In Ward No. 3, Mr- Rob- I «.-rt Ellis, the sitting Liberal member, greatly improved his position, beating Mr. o. T. "Davies, the Cou^e.- vative candidate, by 5L votes. In 1904 jir. Ellis was unopposed, 5L votes. In 1904 jir. Ellis was unopposed, and in 1901 his majority was 22. The keen- est fight was in Ward No. 4, where Laptain Kossett Robert60 (Conservative) had his re- turn challenged by Mr. Edwin Morris (Liberal). Capt. Roberts was first returned to the Council at a bye-elect ion in 1905, his majority being 94. He was returned on Saturday, but with a majority reduced to 75. Capt. Roberts, in returning thanks to the electors aiter the declaration of the poll, spoke of the opposition given to. his candi- dature, and said the ministers of the town were amongst the most active in opposition t > him. He would advise them-—and he was sure those who were listening to him would agree with him—that it would be better for ministers to confine themselves to preaching the Gospel and not. take part in politics. In Mr. Edwin Morris he had had a most honour- able opponent, who; had acted like a gentle- man throughout. Mr. Morris hlad v-cnsir'ei ablelyimprovoo the position of his side on a very heavy poll to what it wa3 two years ago. and he was sure they would all accord him their sympathy in his defeat. (Applause). —Mr. Edwin Morris also addressed the elec- tors. stating that although defeated he was not disheartened. COLLEGE EISTEDDFOD. l nder the auspices of the Celtic Society, tho 12th annual chair eisteddfod was held at tho University College on Wednesday even.- ing, the 27th ult. Principal Roberts pre- sidid, and Prof. Edwards acted as conductor. The following is a list oi the awards:— I Translation: English to Welsh, Mr. J. D. James. Poem: '"A May Morning," Miss Bishop and Mr. T. A. Parry Williams (equal). Soprano Solo: "fhe first violet," Miss Callander. Duett: (tenor or bass), "Y bardd ar cer- ddor," Messrs. H. M. Davies and D. 0. Morris. Welsh recitation: Mr. E. T. Griffiths. Essay: "Islwyn," 1, Mr. T. H. Parry Wil- liams; 2, Miss Gwen Ann Jones. r Composition of short part song: Miss Elsie Roberts, Plashendre. English recitation.: Miss Meagre. Finglyn, "The Monk," Messrs. T. H. Parry Williams and E. T. Griffiths (equal). Essay: "Edmund Prys," 1, Mr. William Davies; 2, Mr. John Lloyd, B.A. Translation, Welsh to English: Mr. Dill- flvn Llewellyn. Pianoforte solo (at first sight): Miss Elsie 'I Robertsi, Plashendre and Miss Craven (equal). Inkstand: Mr. Samuel Jones, Borth. Mr. T. H. Parry-Williams, of Rhyd-ddu, Beddgelert, carried off the oak chair for the best ode. Duett (soprano and alto), "0 lovely Peace," Misa Bishop and Miss E. K. Wil- liams. Baritone solo, "0 pure and tender star of eve." Mr. D. O. Morris. Ladies' choir competition,, "Gipsy life," Miss Raos' party. Male voice competition. "Llongau Madog" M". D. O. Morris and party, who were thie only competitors. LONDON MATRICULATION. The following appear in the lists issued in connection with the London matriculation examination held in January:— Second division.—John K. Davies (Llan- dyssul County School); Hannah Davies, Bar month Intermediate School), Amy B. Etches (University College, Aberystwyth). Llewellyn W. Griffiths (Dolgelly County- School). Ed- ward Hughes (Towyn County School), John Hughies (Lla-ndyssul County School), David Humphries (Towyn County School), John David Jones (Llandyssul County School), Richard Rowland Jones (Dolgelley County School), John S. Lloyd (Towyn Intermediate School).

FOOTBALL MONTCOMEIl-YSHIilii AND DISTRICT LEAG UE. ABfcRYSTK YTH BEAT MONTGOMERY. Liie Ahetystwytlii and Montgomery team a i ..A -it tnu u. a rage lueld on bcitUiU^V kiiiCA- uooui iast, wiicii tiie home team a duett one iisure to t-neir long list 01 suc^e^ses. the previous match between the teams at Mont- gomery ill November iast, Aberystwyth proved victorious by 4-0. The opponents won the toss and almost immediately after Kicking off liob Peake nearly scored by diverting the ball from his head immediately after which Tommy Davies sent in a strong snot, but. which, was well saved. The first co-rnet was taken by Tommy Rees, but was worth nothing. A foul was given against Jenkins after a shot had been sent near the goal. After the kick was taken, Bob Peake oecured and scnt into the net, gaining an easy goal. Play was of an unexciting nature and did not call for special comment except that the ball wesi confined almost entirely to the opponents' quarters. Some attempts v, eve made to score, and the ball often went behind. Austin Jenkins showed that he had not forgotten how to shoot. and Ernie Peake indicated that he was still in practice. A good shot by Dd. Hughes was equally well saved by the custodian. For the first time play occurred in the home half of. the field, but no danger threatened. The ball was re- turned through the agency of Mansel Jen- kins, and after Tommy Rees had done his quota of work the ball found Austin Jen- kins who put in a really good shoit which heal the goaler. The opponents had some excuse, however, for notdoing better than they did as they had only ten players. Tho third goal was shot by Oswald Green from a free-kick for foul play against Bob Peake who had just prepared to take a shot at goal. Half-time was culled while the oppon- ents were making tracks for the heme goal, the score being: Aberystwyth, 3 go'als; Montgomeryshire, 0. Afcer the kick-off the Aberystwyth for- wards took down, but shortly the ball was returned, and H. Jones, for the opponents, ran down the ground by himself with the Aberystwyth backs following him as quickly as they ooaild. Jones took up to the goal, and sent, tho ball into the comer of the net out of the custodians reach. He was de- servedly applauded for making score 3-1. The goal seemed to have the good effect of livening up play i. bit, which hitherto had been very flat. The opponents were pulled up twice for off-side just as their chances began to look rosy. The homesters managed to keep the ball well in the opponents' half. hut it was some time before Ernie Peake from a pass was able to score the fourth goal for the home team. Three corners in quick succession were taken by Oswald Green and sonio good shot,5 were sent at the goal, which Bob Peake, finished by adding the fifth Just after the kick-off Tommy Rees received a pass and sent in the sixth. A good shot by Ernie Peake was saved, and Austin Jenkines, wIlD' was close at hand rushed in the seventh. Tho opponents, through the homesters muddling, were al- lowed to take the ball again, and they all but obtained another goal. Austin Jenkins scored the eighth and last goal. The teams were:—Aberystwyth: Crowther; Mansel Jenkin-si and 0. Green J. W. Edwards, Ernie Peake, and J. Lloyd Davies, Tommy -Rees Bob Peake, Austin Jenkins. Dd. Hughes, and T. Davies. Montgomeryshire A. J. Roberts; J. A. Withers and A. Mad- dox; C. P. Davies, T. J. Davies, H. Fa ans H. Jones, A. H. Bonner. B. "Russell, F. H. Harrier. Referee, Mr. Alf Edwards, New- town. WELSH AMATEUR fTP. SEMI-FINAL TIES. The draw for the semi-final ties of the Welsh Amateur Cup competition has been made as follows:—- Buckley Engineers (holders) v. Eselusham White Stars or R.uabon, at Gwersyllt; refer- ee, Air. W. Nujinerley, Wrexham,. Holy- head Swifts v. Portmadoc or Aberystwyth, at Bangor; referee, Mr. F. J. H. Beech, HhJI. The ties to be played on March 16th. The undecided tics in the fifth round b- tween Ruabon and Esclusham and between ¡16th. Aberystwyth and Portmadoc are to be play- ed Cl March 9th.

ABEIUYROX. Personal.—-At the annual St. David's Day Dinner at Penmaenmawr, the- principal speaker was Mr. L. J. Roberts, H.M.I.S. who gave a stirring address on Wales and her people. County Council Election.—Very ke2a in- terest was taken in the election on Saturday. The fight was between two Liberals. MV. Francis Evans, the old member, and Mr. John Davies, Feathers' Hotel. The fonner is a Congregationalist and the latter a Metho- dist, and this sectarian distinction was the predominant factor in the contest. The re- s'ult was as follows.—Mr. John Davies 160; Mr. Francis Evans, 105 giving; the former a majority of oo.