The Aberystwith Observer

NARROW ESCAPE OF A SERIOUS FIRE. What at one time threatened to prove a conflagra- tion of an exceedingly serious character occurred at Trafalgar House, Marine-terrace, early on Saturday morning. Trafalgar House, as is well-known, forms one of a block of the most handsomely-designed residences in this town, and is occupied by Mr R. Felix, rate collector, who has, in addition to his own family, several of the professors of the college occu- pying apartments under the same roof, On Friday night week, they all retired to rest at a comparatively early hour, the daughter of Mr Felix and the servant girl occupying a bedroom on the highest storey, and at the back of the house. Nothing occurred to dis- turb the tranquility of the repose of the inmates until the small hours of Saturday morning, when the daughter was aroused by a heavy thud, as if occa- sioned by the falling of some great weight, in the room adjoining and fronting the Terrace. She im- mediately awoke the servant girl, who attempted to lull the fears of the other by attributing the noise to cats or something of the kind but in a few minutes afterwards a strong smell of fire was perceptible, and immediately Miss Felix gave the alarm to her father. He rushed upstairs to find the front room almost in a blaze. The window sashes were burning briskly, and a chest of drawers with looking glass had already disappeared. With great presence of mind, he at once called up his youngson,and the water tank being on this landing, they set to work, and after most strenuous efforts the fire in the window was subdued. In the meantime Mrs Felix went to the front door and called for help, and Mr John Jenkins, of the Queen's Stables, and Mr Pearce, a next door neighbour, with Mr Marshall, an occupant of the house, also turned out to render assistance. It was then discovered that the joists under the flooring had taken fire, and considerable danger was experi- enced, as a portion of the flooring gave way, while for several square yards the fire had a complete mastery. With great difficulty this was also extinguished, after which Mr Felix proceeded to the attic, where he found that a small trickling flame had just made its way through the roof, but, fortunately, this was also quickly put out, and the danger had past. We are sorry to say that Mr Felix was rather badly burned on the hands, the right one suffering severely. The damage done to the house and furniture was con- siderable. but owing to the prompt measures taken by Mr Felix a great catastrophe was averted, as it is highly probable that had the fire once become un- controllable the whole of this magnificent pile of buildings known as Victoria Terrace would have more or less suffered. We are glad to learn that Mr Felix was insured.

THE LIBERAL FAITH. Under the title of "Why I am a Liberal," a ccr- to.iii, or an uncei tain, Mr Andrew Reid has procured and published fifty-six answers to this question from fifty-six more or less known Liberals,' and the follow- ing is the critique of a Saturday, Reviewer ;— 'Twas good of Mr Andrew Reid To show, in culinary phrase, That Liberals may prepare their creed In six-nnd-fifty different ways. 'Twas doubly good, because he quotes Not from distinguished men alone But gives account of many votes Which else might never have been known. Same men are numbered in his list, And more, perhaps, than one or two, Of whom the fact that they exist Sums-or exceeds—the all we knew. Of others, though we knew they classed Themselves as Liberals, you and I Might yet to the cold grave have passed Bursting in ignorance of why. There all was dark and doubtful ground, Till yesterday, and now, behold! We see how Mr Bannock found His home within the Liberal fold. 'Tis nice to know, oh, is it not ? How Catling joined the Libetal march, And Page Hopps after him and what Informed the views of Mr Arch. 'Tis nice to know that Blackie sought His creed in ancient Greece and Rome, While Fate another Scotchman's brought- As surely as himself-from home. Why Bevan and why Newman Hall, Why White and Yolckman, have unfurled Their banners on the Liberal wall, Is now no secret from the world. Yet no man's history fits the next, And really, when one comes to find Such we ilth of reasons one suspects Profound uncertainty of mind. Rest, rest, perturbed spirits, rest! W G know your souls are ill at ease, Nor need to see their state confessed In agonies so sharp as these. Lost in a world of vain desires And vague, unreasoning discontents, Why tell us to what A aspires, Or what B foolishly resents ? 0 hnngerera for that better bread Than ever ean be made with wheat! 0 grumblers at the earth ye tread Because it will attract your feet i We fell the mortifying stress Of that same gravitation, too We, strange as it may seem, no less Prefer ambrosial food than yon. But, seeing that men have more than once Failed even to walk who strove to fly, Aud also that ambrosia-hunts Are apt to risk the bread supply, We think it best to observe the law3 Whereby the whole creation lives, Nor seek a more recondite cause For being still Conservatives.

PRINCIPAL JAYNE ON FREE EDUCATION. The Rev Principal Jayne, principal of Limpeter College, was one of the speakers at the annual meet- ing of the Cardiff branch of the English Church Union, on Thursday evening, when he delivered a lucid address on the education question. At the commencement of his remarks he said the Church had always been faithful to her mission as an educa- tor, and since 1870 she had shown a, perfectly mar- vellous power of development in the matter of edu- cation, especially in its primary branch. He first asked the attention of his audience to free or gra- tuitous education, and said that at present the > tate bore two thirds of the cost of the education of every child who was receiving elementary education. The question seemed to be as to the remaining one-third. A well-known clergyman in Cardiff—the Vicar of St John's—(applause)—who had had special experience in primary education, had been turning his attention to this important matter, and had made a valuable contribution to the subject. The speaker then went on to speak of the arguments pro and con. in re- ference to free education. He first dealt with the arguments against the proposal. It was said that free education would degrade the national character, as it would take away from parents the feeling of re- sponsibility over their children.N Then it was argued that it would bear very heavily upon the lower mid- dle classes and upon the national finances. In the third place people valued most what cost them a lit- tle. Then it was said our present system was work- ing admirably well; and, lastly, that Voluntary Schools, which had done such magnificent work, were expanding that work every day and every month. He then reviewed the answers that might be returned to these questions, in the course to of which he said we did not know all we wanted to know as to the working of Free Education in Switzerland and the United States, and quoted the Rev C. J. Thompson to show that the percentage of attendance in England was greater than in the United States (applause). In a recent speech at Bridgend Lord Dunraven had said that the questions of free schools and Disestablishment were inseparable. That, the speaker thought, was putting the case rather too strongly. No doubt if they were to accept the Liberationist programme it was the only view they could take, but he did not see why they should ac- cept that. In conclusion, he asked what should Churchmen do under the circumstances ? They must all feel that the case was by no means clear, but there was something to be said on both sides. He took for granted, however, they were not going to be terror-stricken, and they must ask the friends of free education to say what they really meant, and if they could offer good and fair terms for the Voluntary Schools, well and good. The facts, too, that were presented to them must be full and sound—(applause)—and they must have a complete investigation first as to the working of our own sys- tem. We wanted to have the working of our own elementary system fairly shown, and then as to the working of Free Education in other countries (ap- plause). Lastly, they must not forget that the Church was really master of the situation. They were sometimes a little too much inclined to think that the national mind was tending in favour of secu- lar education. He did not believe that was the case (applause). There were ample proofs against it, and if it should unhappily turn out to be the case they must try to bring the nation to its senses by the strength of their position. The question of the Voluntary School buildings was too big to set aside nt their financial position was so strong that they need not be afraid. He was quite sure Churchmen made a great mistake in throwing up the sponge too soon. Referring briefly to the subject of Intermediate Edu- cition, he said, in Wales especially, we were in great danger mistakes for want of better information. In the Report of the Welsh Commission on Education the statistics were unsound, and many blunders had been committed. That Commission, undoubtedly, over-estimated the number of children for whom Intermediate Education would be required they left the country with the impression that more accommo- dation was required, and they neglected to reckon the endowments in which Wales had a share. The last thing he wished to impress upon his hearers was that they should not give in to the popular supersti- tion of undenominational education. He would not say one single word against Undenominationalism as an alternative. Undenominationalism should be as a statute in the temple of learning, but when they went in for making a golden image of it and bowing down to it they must put their foot upon it at once. In Wales there were a great many persons whose ideas were bound up in Undenominationalism, but if they allowed it to cover the whole ground it would practi cally become an endowment of Agnosticism and Iu- diffcrentism. He wished to explain himself here. The very last thing he would wish to say was any- thing that seemed to point at an institution which had been founded in Cardiff and wa.s doing admirable work, and upon whose staff he had close acquain- tances. He was quite sure Cardiff was to be congra- tulated upon having such an institution and such a staff of men. He was not for a moment thinking of that institution, but he was as sure as he was stand- ing upon that platform that if they once allowed unde- nominationalism to be master of the situation they would be establishing Agnosticism as a recognised religion almost (applause).

GENERAL ROBERTS IN CARMARTHENSHIRE. The quiet litt'e village of Llanwrda, Carmarthen- shire,was the scene of unusual excitement last week, the inhabitants being unanimously desirous of giving a hearty welcome to General Sir Frederick and Lady Roberts, who came to stay with General Roberts's old friend and comrade-in-arms, Sir Jas. Hilles- Johnes, of Dolaucothy. Flags, decorations and suit- ;s. able mottoes, and tremendous cheering testified to the way in which General Roberts is universally hon- oured and esteemed as a brave soldier and most dis- tinguished general. An address was read by the Vicar expressive of warm confidence in General Roberts's command in India, the honour in which his brave conduct is held, and the very great pleasure felt in welcoming him to Llanwrda.

$2itemtuve., Messrs Cassell & Co.'s works published for^this month included a very interesting number of "The History of Protestantism," part 7 of the descriptive, historical and picturesque "Egypt," by Professor G. Ebers, which is a beautiful work, part 30 of the "Divine Comedy of Dante," richly illustrated, part 3 of "Gleanings from popular authors," which pro- vides a fund of knowledge, wit, and entertainment, part 26 of "The illustrated Book of the Dog," part 27 of "European Ferns," part 14 of "An Old Testa- ment Commentary for English readers," edited by Bishop Ellicott, and part 24 of the "Natural History," which brings the second volume to a close of that interesting work. Intending subscribers for the third volume should at once order from the agents. "The Depression in Trade Its causes and reme- dies".—Messrs Pears, the celebrated soap manu- facturers, offered a prize of one hundred guineas for the best essay on this all-important question, under the auspices of the London Working Men's Association, when 57 essays were sent in, two of which were ad- judged worthy of the prize. These have now been published in book form, with an introductory paper by Professor Leone Levi, F.S.A., F.S.S. The three are full of interesting facts which every working man should read, and some of the suggestions con- tained therein certainly go to the root of the question.

HOW MANY PEOPLE SUFFER. It ia often remarked how many more people than formerly complain of feeling unwell. It is not that there is a greater amount oi contagious diseases afloat, for there is proof that the extent and strength of such are far less than of yore, because of better sanitary arrangements and greater attention t. cleanliness and other matters. The enormous prevalence cannot be doubted of pains in the. back, side, and chest; ener- vated and languid feelings loss of energy; distress and fulness of the stomach, with ofMn a sense of dtadly fainfcness at its pit, which eat.ing does not stay; sick-headache, so-called biliousness; unpleasant breath; a sense of weariness when ris- ing in the morning, with an unpleasant taste in the mouth, and loss of appetite, or non-enjoyment of food. These are but the mildest effects of feeling unwell," and yet how great is the distress and suffering, with hindrance to business and pleas- sure, they give rise to. The cause is not far to seek it lies in the stomach and digestive organs, which have become impaired to the distress of nearly all the other functions of the body. Assuredly could the stomach always be kept in well-regulated condition through life. it would tend to far greater longevity than is now the case. The stomach is a wheel within wheel*, and just as an erratic tendency on the part of a small but still important wheel of a clock leads to the disarrangement of its whole f nction a3 a time-keeper, so does the failure of so important a wheel as the digestive orgaus in the mechanism of he huniiin frame throw, by their impaired vigeur or inaction, all the parts depending on them-and they are legion--out of gear. Just as the wheel of the clock will require to be adjusted that accurate time may be kept, so must the impaired organs of the stomach be restored to their original vigour. Digestion must be promoted by increasing the flow and strength of the gastric juice, and this "Seigel's Curative Syrup" will effectu- ally do. It will impart strength to the stomach, invigorate the liver and impart tone to the bowels, to the greater enjoyment of life and health of all who use it; and that it so may be tested by a perusal of the Testimonials in an Almanac, which will be furnished free of charge to any applicant by the Pro- prietors A. J. White (Limited), 17, Farringdon Road, London, B.C. The syrup can he obtained from any chemist or medcine vendors. DR LOCOCK'S PULMONIC WAFERS.—CURES OF CONSUMPTION, ASTHMA, &c.-From Mr James Williamson, Pharmacist, and Analytical Chemist, 9, South Street, Esplanade, Scarborough.—" I could recite marvellous and numerous instances of their beneficial, and as if it were magical influences." In Bronchitis, Coughs, Golds, Rheuma- tism, and all Hysterical and Nervous Complaints, instant relief and a rapid cure is given by the Wafers, which taste pleasantly. Sold by all druggists at lg 14-1 and 29 94 per box.

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HARBOURS OF nEFLIGE. To the Editor of the Aberystwyth Observer. Sir,—Referring to your article—-a Iioyul Com mis- sion to one or more Parliamentary committees have reported that Harbours of Befuge nre necessary to save life and property-surely we want no greater authorities than those. The lives of three men a-e sacrificed every day on the average. Two women are nride widows, and six children fatherless. With a proper system of harbours most of those men would have been in places of safety. The loss of property since the recon-imeadation of the Boyai Commission has exceeded fifty million poands worth of national wealth. We drown more than 1000 sea- faring men every year. We are getting our mercan- tile marine full of foreigners. We depend on our sea- faring men to bring us the raw materials for Oil" labour. We also depend on foreign countries for two- thirds of the food required by our dense population to keep their lives in their bodies. We are to depend upon these men to defend our coasts, as it is calcula- ted in case of war car fighting ships would have othar occupations or be away. If we do not look after our sailors our population may be neither em- ployed or fed. I urge the consideration of the sub- ject upon your reater-i, and leave them to judge whether or rot it is a necessity ot political economy and humanity. We are perfectly prepared to bring the subject before the House of Lords in a most powerful manner as soon as it re-assemblos; and as to the House of Commons it depends upon those whom people of th.s country think good to elect. The suc- cess of this movement depends much upon whether the electors put patriotism, humanity, and their own interests first, or whether they, like the people in the days of Noah, neglect wise precautions until an evil comes upon them which overwhelms them. As to the question of sites we are perfectly prepared for all such details as soon as the proper time arrives, but to quote an old saying-" It is no use c ilculating upon your chickens before they are hatched." 0 Yours truly, T. JOHNSON. London, S.W., Nov. 3, 1885.

CHEAP TRANSFER OF LAND. To the 'Editor of the Aberystwyth Observer. Sir,-A great deal is said these days about cheap transfer of land. At the sale of Mr Pueth's farrts hi September, 1834, it was said, in fact it was embodied iu the conditions of sale, that the vendor's solicitors, Messrs Roberts & Evans, would, if desired, make the transfer of any farm or farms for two guineas,'exclu- sive of the stamp. Therefore the cost of the transfer of an estate say worth .£3,000, inclusive of stimo, pirchment, and everything else, woul I be between five and six pounds. Certainly no one can complain of this being too much for property of that valne, and I dou't sea why any solicitor should not do it for the same amount. I Lra a reformer myself, but really I can't see what great re'brm can be eifooted or is de- sirable in this particular. I remain, your obedient servant, A REFORMER.

MS JONES, LLWYNYGR )ES, AND DISESTAB- LISHMENT. To the Editor of the Aberystwyth Observer. Sir,—Mr Jones, Llwynygroes, has several times declared thtt he won't vote for Disestablishment,but he is giving all the support he can (he did so at the meeting at Aberystwyth) to Mr David Davies, who distinctly states that he will vote for Disestablish- ment and Disendowmetifc of the Church of England. I think an explanation fnm Mr Jones is due to the public, stating how he reconciles his words and deeds, which seem diametric ;lly opposite. Mr Jones is a gentleman of position in the county, is a county magistrate, deputy-lieutenant, cha rman of a Board of Guardians, anil holds other important offices, and last, but not least, he has gre i t inflaeticj with the public, the lower portion of which has grail faith in his integrity, and very soon he will be on the political battle-field displaying that energy and enthusiasm for which he is celebrated. Those who will be can- vassed by him have a right to know distinctly if they promise him tkeir votes for what they ava voting and the result. I hope no one will be led away by the popularity acquired by Mr David Davies by his hand- some donations to Aberystwyth Collage. For the sake of argument we will suppose that the existence of the college is due entirely to Mr David Davies alone even then what consolation would it be to Churchmen,and also to many sensible Nonconformists, to say he has built us a College but has despoiled the Church of our forefathers or, ia other words, he has done comparatively little good and very great evil. The question at stake is maohtooimpottanhtobe voted away onaccount of any personal considerations. Your obedient servant, A VOTER.

CAPEL BANGOR. CONSERVATIVE MEETING,-On Friday, the 30th ult., Mr Yaughan Davies, the Conservative candi- date for Cardiganshire, addressed a large meeting of the district of Capel Bangor. Although the weather was very boisterous the spacious schoolroom was quite full. Dr Rowland, Goginan, was voted to the chair, who made a few remarks,, and introduced Mr Davies to the meeting. Mr Davies, on rising, was warmly cheered, and had a very attentive hearing. He dwelt on all the points published in his address to the electors. There were a few free traders present who did not agree with him. Capt John Trevethan addressed the meeting, and said that he still hoped to see the mines of Cardiganshire flourishing as they did some twenty years ago, when £ 200,000 per annum used to be paid out' of the Aberystwyth banks in wages, but now only < £ 10,000 are paid. That must be a serious loss to the tradesmen of Aberystwyth. If they wished to see the good old times coming back they must send a good Conservative to Parliament, instead of going to the county of Montgomery for a Radical when they had a much better man in their own county and a neighbour. A Mr Morgan, a tenant farmer from the lower part of the county, addressed the meeting in Welsh his speech was very interesting, and caused much merriment, especially when he alluded to the promises of the late Govern- ment and their foreign policy. Mr H. W. Morgan also said a few words, and pointed out how unfair and unequal the local rates were levied as an instance, he said suppose two sons were to receive a portion of money from their parent. One would invest his money in some trade, the other in farming stock. All the rates the merchantman would have to pay would be simply income-tax, whilst the farmer would have to pay every rate rate in existence. Was that fair, he asked? Who is going to relieve us, he said, is it the Radicals, who as a rule live in large towns and are wealthy merchant-men ? Not likely. They are not such fools as to impose a tax on themselves. The Conservatievs are interested in land, and are the real friends of the farmer and the working-man. The following resolution was proposed, seconded, and carried:—" That this meeting having heard the poli- tical views so ably expressed by Mr Vaughan Davies, cordially approves of his candidature, believing him to be a fit and proper person to represent this county in the House of Commons; and hereby pledges itself to do its utmost to triumphantly return him to Par- liament at the next election." Mr A. Prys, who is a moderate Liberal, very humorously remarked that he was exceedingly sorry that he could not record his vote in favour of Mr Vaughan Davies, much as he should like to do so. He admired Mr Davies as a man and a gentleman, and he could find no fault with his politi- cal views but, unfortunately, Mr Davies was on the wrong side, i.e., not a follower of Mr Gladstone. Mr Prys was heartily cheered, Mr Davies heartily joining. Dr Rowland proposed a vote of thanks tc Mr Davies for his excellent address, and the meeting dispersed. Mr Davies, on leaving the village, re- ceived hearty good cheers. £ 80,000,000 GOING BEGGING !—50,000 persons have been advertised for by the Court of Chanciry to claim this money. Mr R. Robson, a labourer at Hexham, has late y recovered from the Court £230,000, left 138 years ago. 60 persons in the name of Smith aljne are entitled to large sums. Messrs COli; & Co., 41, Southampton Buildings, Holborn, Lon- don, W.C., are now publishing a list of these 50,000 names i!1 full, price Eighteenpence, post free, and every man atid woman in the country should send to them for it at onre, so that the rightful owners may be found for this enormous wealth. Instructions are given in this invaluable list how to proceed, if poor, free of cost until the amount claimed is recovered. THROAT IRBITATION AND COUGH.—Soreness and dryness, tickling and irritation, inducing cough and affecting the voice. For these symptoms use Epp.' GHyc rine Jujubes. In contact with the glands at the moment they are ssscittrd by the act of sucking, the Glycerine in these agreeable confections becomes actively healing. Sold only in boxes, 7¡}.;i. tins Is lAd, labelled JAMES Epps & Co., Hymoeopathift Chemists. Lon- don." Dr Seorge Moore, in his work on ?vose and Throat Diseases," says •' The Glyceride Jujafees prepared by Jam^s Epps and Co., are of undoubted service as a curative or palli- ative agent," While Dr Gordon Holmes, Senior Physician on the Municipal Throat and Bar Infirtftttvy, writes After at extended trial, I have found your Glycerine Jujubes of consider- able benefit (with or without medical treatment) in 8^?B0§t$\\ forms ot throat disease."

We regret to that Sir IVatkin Williams Wynn, Bart., M.P., has been suffering for some time from a severe bronchial affection from attacks of neuralgia, caused by the strain of his electioneering campaign. We are, however, glad to be able to state that the young brronet was sufficiently recovered to be abis to leave Wynnstay on Monday for Brighton, where he will remain for a short time, by the advice of his physician. Sir Henry Manisty, the judge appointed to take the winter assize for County No. 18 (South Wales), ar- rived at Swansea on Monday at 3.30 from Chester. The commission was opened in due form, after which his lordship proceeded, with the full escort, to church. The Rev G. A. Jones officiated at church. A marriage will take place the middle of Novem- ber between Mr Lewis H. Bruce, nephew of Lord Aberdare, and Mary Louisa, only daughter of Mr Roper Augustus Sullivan, and great-granddaughter of the late Right Hon. John and Lady Henriette Sullivan, late of Richings Park, Bucks. At a court of summary jurisdiction held at the Shire-hall, Llandilo, on Monday, David Mainwaring, of Llandebie, was brought up in custody charged with assaulting Police-Constable Poyntz, of Amman- ford, whilst in the execution of his duty- The evi- dence of the constable was to the effect that at about one a.m. on Sunday he observed a light on the river Marlais, and went towards it, when the prisoner knocked the officer's helmet off, and gave the con- stable a blow on the head. He subsequently hit the constable with the spear on his right temple, and the blow felled him into the water. The constable, how- ever, ultimately succeeded in turning on prisoner and keeping him under for a time. The desperado, not being disposed to continue the struggle, then gave himself up quietly to the custody of the constable. The constable's wounds were of a painful nature, the one on his temple being It inches long. The prisoner pleaded guilty, and was sentenced to six months' imprisonment with hard labour.-Lord Dynevor highly complimented the constable on his courage, and asked the chief-constable if he had any objection to his presenting him with 5s. The chief- constable offering no objection. his lordship handed him that suai. FAia WHITE HANDS. BRIGHT CLEAR COMPLEXION". SOFT HEALTHFUL SKIN. PEAR'S SOAP, for Toilet and Nursery, specially prepared for the dslicate skin of ladies and. children, and others sensitive to the iseather, winter or summer. Prevents redness, rough- ness, and chapping. Sold Everywhere. Large Scented tablets Is,, Smaller (Unscented) 6d. WHITE'S MOC-MAXN LEVER TRUSS i9 tha most effective invention for the treatment of Hernia. Thaiiie of a steei spring, so hurtful in its eff-ets, is avoided, a soft 'bandage being worn roai d the body, while the requisite resisting p^wer is supplied by the Moc-Main Pad and Patent Lever, fit- ting with so much, ease and closeness that it cannot be delec- ted. Send for descriptive circular, with testimonials and prices, to J. WIllte and Co. (Limited), 22&»PWa<3illy, London, Do not buy of Chemists, who often sellaa UTITATIOH of our Moe-Main. J. White and C i. have not aoy Agents. ESTABLISHED, NEARLY 50 YEARS,.—White's Cele- brated Moc-Xain Trusses. Single Trusses, from 10s.; Double Trusses, from ISs. Sent free from observation and post free. WARXII;G..—When you ask for RBCKITT'S PUS R see that JOu get it, The Manufacturer^ "beg to caution the public E jainsi imitation square Blue, every inferior (lulity, the Paris Blue in squares is sold irt wrappers beariiig their name and Trade Mark. Refuse all others. EVANS' BALSAM of HOBEHOTTND, HONEY, and LISSEEP. For Coughs, OoVds, Hoooing Cough, Influenza, Asthma, and Consumption. Sold in bottles at is t-ii auc'i 2s 0-5 at E. 0. Evans, Pharmaceutical Chemist, 13, i'errace-ioad' Aberystwyth, EVANS' VEGETABLE TONIC and BJ&ESTIYE PILLS for Indigestion, Dyspepsia, Colic, Spasms, kc. &e Mrs Mitchell, Malvern, says :—•« Send anotber box. of your Pills I had one at Aberystwyth while staying this summer" and find tnem very u&etul,^ Sold in boxes at U ljd 2s 9d each, family boxe* 4s 64 feach, at E. J. Evans, pharnaceutieal Chemist, 18; Ttrraoroad, Aborystwv^

LOCAL CELEBRITIES' THE LATE GENEBAL DAVIES. tanFBWXCIF., Lewia Davies was the son of Mr John DAVIE* of Crygie, M tne parish of Llaabadarn-fawr, where'HE Too bora in the year 1777. His brother, Johj* Maurice JJanss, had entered the army, and *,vas cap- TAIN OF the Slat regiment, and he was its ensign ia 1731. JNJL 795 HE accompanied Sir Ralph Abercombie to THE lVest Indies, and took an active part in tha. battle w.i:ich resulted in the taking of St Lacia- During his stay hero he suffered much from the yellow fever, and was nnsblg to join the army for twelves, months, Ia 1799 he was promoted to a captaincy and served under the Brske of York in Holland, where, he took part in the bsttLes of Berg-en. The next threa- years were spent in the south of Prance, and witht S'.r J. Pulteteoy in Terrs!,wd the Mediterranean Ses„ In 1804 ne BOUGHT the office of maior of the 38th regi- ment. He SAWED afterwards in Holland and tha Cape of Good Hops, from which place, on account of ill-health, he returned home. He was with SirArthin- Weliesley in the Peninsular War, at the battles of Brillos, ILolica, and Primera, and with Sir Joha Moore at the battles of Ingo and Corunna. He was present during the_sie*e of Flashing, and was with the ill-fated Walcheren expedition. In January, 1812, he was promoted to the office of Colonel of tha 36th regiment, and with that regiment he took S prominent part in th« siege of Salamanca, and for his gallantry he received A medal. When returning from, the siege to Burgos he1 was attacked with rheumatism^ which prevented him performing public duties for the rest of his life. In September, 18)6, he was nominated a Knight Grand Cross of the Bath, and soon after ha was made Major-General, He lived the rest of his life at Tanybwlch. near Aberystwyth, where he died May 10th, 1S23, in the 51st year of his age. He was; highly respected on account of his amiableness ani, his straigaforwardness of character. HE WAFF married to Jane, second daughter of Mr Matthew Davies, C wmcynrelvu, by whom he hat three sons and DUE daughter. Mr John Maurice Davies, of Pen- aotnpren, is the only surviving son of the heroic Welshman, and he is undo to Mr Yaughan Davies, )f Tanybwlch, the Conservative candidate for the joanty of Cardigan at the forthcoming election.

ELECTION INTELLIGSISrCS. MONTGOMERYSHIRE. Mr Rsnzlel attended a large and successful meeting" at Mochdre, on Monday night, when Mr Parry Jones, of Newtown, took the chair. A meeting was held in the Town Hall, Llanfyllin, 311 Wednesday evening, when Mr C. W. W. Wynn addressed the electors. There was a large attendance. Mr Thomas Gill, Brynderwen Hall, occupied the- 3hair. Mr Wynn, in a lengthy speech, gave several reasons why he came out as a candidate, and also spoket upon the Ballot, Intermediate Education, the land, question, and other topics.—-At the end Mr Richards, Greenhali, proposed, and Dr F. F. Jonas seconded, a resolution to the effect that the meeting- considered Mr Wynn a fit and proper person to repre- sent the county in Parliament—The Chairman put the motion to the meeting and it was received with. sheers, but there was a large show of hands against it.—A vote of thanks to the Chairman, proposed by Mr France, Ystumcolwyn, and seconded by Mr Wynn. closed the proceedings. • Mr Wynn addressed a meeting at Llandinam oa. Wednesday evening wenk. There was a moderate attendance, considering that a coacert was being held: in the village at the same T'.ine. and the meeting- passed off very quietly. On Tuesday ot last week, Mr Pryce Jones, Conser- vative candidate for the boroughs, accompanied by Mr Marshall Dugdale and his election agent, Mr I'albot, visited Machynlleth, and held a meeting ir*. tne Vane Hall, and on Wednesday evening week, held a meeting at Newtown. Mr Rendel addressed a meeting at Llanvmynecfc. an Friday evening week, and a second one at Caersws on Saturday evening. He also addressed a meeting- IT Tregynon on Thursday evening week. Other- meetings in support of his candidature have beerl, held at Newtown, Bettws.Castie Oacromion, and OLDL Elall, near Llanidloes. MERIONETHSHIRE. On Saturday Mr Morgan Lloyd, the Liberal Inde- pendent candidate, held a meeting at Pennal and received a fair hearing. He spoke on the land juestion, free education, equalisation of local rates md other matters. No other speakers could get w- learing. On Mr Lloyd and other two gentleman eaving the place in a trap, the mob pelted them with stones and mud, one of the gentlemen being hit in tha.- ;ye. Later on in the evening an enthusiastic meet- ng was held by Mr Lloyd and his supporters at tha National Schoolroom, Aberdovey. Mr Lloyd saidT that the overtures which had been made towards settling the matter in dispute between his supporters 1nd those of Mr Robertson, the other Liberal candi- late, had utterly failed. He had waited three weeks jefore issuing his address, expecting the matter to bo settled bv arbitration. He believed he had tha najority of the Lioerai votes, and his cause was im- proving every day, despite all the forces put against lim. He had confidence in the feelings of his country- nen, and he had no doubt that the ballot box would result in a strange surprise to many people.—On that notion of Mr J. Vaughan Thomas, chemist, seconded oy Mr Price, a unanimous vote of confidence was passed in Mr Lloyd amidst great cheering. On Monday evening, a meeting in support of Mr Wynne's candidature was held at the Board School- room, Llandrillo, under the presidency of Mr C. JHL. C. Calverley, of Crogen.

ABERAYRON. MUNICIPAL HONOURS.—It is with great pleasure that we note the promotion of Dr Jones, a native of this neighbourhood, to the distinguished office of Mayor of Cardiff, who was elected by a majority of 25 to 8, against the retiring Mayor. Dr Jones is a brother to Mr Jones, Feathers Royal Hotel, of this town. EXAMINATION OF PUPIL TEACHERS.—The annual examination of pupil teachers for this district was held at the British schoolroom on Saturday, ,the 31st ult., when about 20 candidates were present. THANKSGIVING SERVICES.—Harvest thanksgiving services were held at Llanayron parish church 011 Tuesday, when sermons were delivered by the Rev Mr Griffiths, vicar of New Quay, and the Rev J. Jones, Llandyssiliogogo. The sacred edifice was prettily and tastefully decorated by the ladies of the neighbourhood. Miss E. Sherrin presided at the har- monium. MUSICAL FESTIVAL COMMITTEE.-The delegates appointed by the various churches comprising the Aberayron Musical Festival district, held annually in connection with the Calvinistic Methodists, met at Llanon chapel on Friday night, the 30th ult., when the following tunes were selected to be sung at the festival which is to be held under the conductorship of Mr D. Jenkins, Mus. Bac., at Aberayron, in May: —Liverpool," Gloucester," Erfyniad," Ho- sanna," Gwahoddiad," Caerllyngoed," "Trefeg- lwys," "Rhyl" (from Ieuan Gwyllt's tune book); and "Pembroke," "Llandinam," "Tanycastell" (from Mr Jenkins' tune book); &c. The churches of the Llanon district having this year been amalgamated with those of Aberayron, the united district will henceforth comprise the following -Aberayron, Aberarth, Bethania, Pontsaeson, Pennant, Tanybryn, Llanon, Penrhiw, and Rhiwbwys. OCCASIONAL COURT.-At the magistrates' clerk's office, on Tuesday, the 3rd inst., before Mr T. H. Maddy, Dolaeron, Thomas Lloyd and James Clarke (alias Cooke),were charged with absconding from the Aberayron union workhouse on that day.-Each was sentenced to 14 days imprisonment with hard labour. MR D. DAVIES, M.P.—This gentleman, the Liberal candidate for the county, accompanied by his son, Mr Edward Davies, J.P., Llandinam, and Mr Stephen Evans, J.P., Old Change, London, addressed a meet- ing of the electors, at the Town Hall, on Monday evening, when the Rev W. Evans occupied the chair. Questioned as to which of the Liberal leaders (Mr Chamberlain, Mr Gladstone, or Lord Hartington) he would follow in respect to disestablishment, Mr Davies said he would follow the first who would bring the bill before the house. A number of other questions having been answered, Mr Davies proceeded to give his reasens for nonfulfilling his promises in regard to the much-talked of railway from Aberys- twyth to Aberayron, which were apparently satis- factory.-On the subsequent days, Mr Davies ad- dressed the electors in the following places:—My- droilin, Dihewid, Llanarth, Llwyndafydd, and New Quay. CHEAP NOURISHMENT.-Fourteen large Breakfast Cups of strong, reliable Cocoa can bo had from a Sixpenny Packet of Cadbury's Cocoa Essence. Ask for Cadbury's, and do not be imposed upon.

_1-- MACHYNLLETH. At a representative meeting of Conservatives -at Durham on Tuesday, it was decided to contest thb .Mid-Durham division in Opposition to Mr Crawford, the labour candidate, ana the Hon. Adoiphus Vang Tempest was selected as the candidate. FOOTBATH.—A match was P&vyed in Dr Davies's I field Oil Saturday afternoon between the Towyn and Machynlleth tea.ms. The Machynlleth men are only young beginners, consequently the Towynites beat their opponents by six goals to nil. THANKSGIVING SERVICES.—The services at this church are held very late every year, and it was not until Friday that they took place. In the morning, at 11, the service was in English. The prayers were intoned by the Rev Mr Thomas, curate of Berriew I the first lesson was read by Rev Charles Price, vicar of Pennal, and the second lesson by Rev John Williams, rector of Penegoes. The latter portion of the prayers were read by the rector, liev Canon Griffiths. The sermon was preached by the Rev Mr Edwards, vicar of Corris, from 1 Corinthians vii., 31v., For the fashion of this world passeth away." We must say it was not exactly a harvest festival sermon, but otherwise it was an eioquent discourse, and was listened to with marked attention. The service at three p.m. was in Welsh. The curate of Abergynol- wyn, Rev Mr Williams, preached. At half-past six in the evening a Weish service was held, when the church was crowded, althoug-h the weather was so wet. The Rev E. T. Davies, vicar of Abardovey, delivered a most telling sermon to the large throng of worshippers. The musical portion of the services were carried out by Mr Rowland Davies, the excel- lent organist, who has great abilities and tact in train- ing a choir. Amongst the ladies who were foremost in the pleasing task of decorating the beautiful old church was first Miss Darlington, of Newlands, who so tastefully adorned the reading-desk that it was a theme of admiration Mrs Dr Davies, of Pen'rallt, also was highly praised for beautifying the lectern, at the b?„se of which was a monster drumhead cabbage, a gourd or pumpkin weighing 331bs, and other garden produce. There were also tomatoes suspended from the stand with evergreens and autumnal foliage en- 1 twined which had a most striking and pleasing effect. The baptismal font presented a pleasing picture ( simply in design but most effective in appearance, the handiwork of Miss Jones, Glasgoed. Tne chancel was elaborately adorned with autumnal leaves of all shades and colours, intermixed with minature sheaves of oats, wheat, and barley. Over the communion table was moss, and faded ferns intermixed with apples and chrysanthemums. The altar rails had apples and chrysanthemums. The altar rails had the appearance of a small hedge, with the decayed leaves from various trees and boughs entwined be- tween the iron pallisading, and fringes of wheat and also grapes symbolical of the bread and wine, the work of Mr Lyall, head-gardener of the Plas. The pulpit and front of chancel pews were tastefully ar- ranged by Mr Taylor, head-gardener to Mr S. Phelps, ( Newlands. There were flowers neatly arranged amongst ferns and the small sheaves of corn, fruit, and other garden products, while at the base wore choice exotic plants brought from Newlands. This portion of the decorations formed a very prominent object, and reflects the greatest credit on Mr Taylor for the artistic manner ia which it was carried out. Collection were made at the close of each service to- words foreign missions. BOARD OF GUARDIANS, NOVEMBER 4th. Pre- sent :—Mr R. Gillart, chairman, Mr John Hughes Jones, vice-chairman, Messrs Edward Hughes, Humphrey Lewis, William Jones, Richard Morris, John Morgan, Penegoes, Richard Owen, L. P. Jones, Thomas Jones, and Mr Gillart, clerk to the i board. Statistics—Out-relief administered during the past ] .1 fortnight Machynlleth district, per Mr Thomas Thomas. j?28 9s 2d, to 110 Jpanpers Pennal district, per Mr William Jones, £ '$■> 12s 9d to 128 paupers Darowen district, per Mr D. Howell, t47 12s 21, to 244 paupers. Number in the house 33,corresponding 1 period last year 30. Vagrants relieved during the ] past fortnight 72, corresponding period last year 85. 2 he House.-It was reported that Mr Murray Browne had visited the house last week and found it in a clean and decent state. Cori-esl)oiideii,ce. -A letter was read from Mr Berry stating that he had published a report of the Confer- ence at Carnarvon, and would supply them with copies at the rate of 6d each. It was decided to order 20 copies. PETTY SESSIONS, NOVEMBER 6TH, before Mr Richard Jones, Captain Bonsall, and Mr J. Evans. ] Drunk and Di<ord,erly.—P.C. Thomas Edwards 1 summoned John Hughes for having been drunk and < disorderly on the highway near Llanbrynmair. Fined l 10s and costs.-P.S. Williams summoned David Roe 5 for a similar offence. Fined 10s and costs. 1 Helplessly Drunk.—P.S. Williams summoned Ellis £ Williams, Pennal, for having been helplessly drunk. ( Fined 10 and costs. ] An Infractions Pauper.—Mr Thomas Thomas, master of the workhouse, charged John Kaddock, tramp, with having torn his clothes whilst in the union the previous night. Defendant said that the reason he tore his clothes was because they were dirty. He < was committed to prison for one month with hard labour. £ Straying.—P.C. Thomas Edwards summoned David Owen for having left a horse to stray on the road, I near Llanwrin. Prosecutor said that when he in- 1 formed the defendant he said that he left it out to i get a bit of exercise. Fined 5s and costs.—John II Jones, surveyor, summoned Mr Griffiths for a similar 1 offence. Fined Gd and costs.—The same complainant 1 summoned David Evans for having left some refuse on the road for some days. Defendant's wife ap- peared and said that they had sold it to some other person. Fined Gd and costs.

The Bishop of Llandaif will hold a general ordina- tion service at the Cathedral on Sunday, the 20th of December. John Roberts, porter at Bagillt, has had a remark- able escape from a terrible death. While requesting" passengers to stand back on the approach of the mail, tne tram dasned into the station, going 60 miles AA hour. To the horror of everybody, the mail bag- brackets were seen projecting. These caught Roberts on the shoulder and spun him round like a top, THEIT hurled him a considerable distance. He was picked up insensible, and removed to Cheater Infirmary* suffering from shock and serious injuries. The announcement of the death of Mr WillianiL Dew, the principal partner in the firm of Messrs Wil- Liam Dew and Son, the well-known auctioneers OF Eangor, which occurred on Friday week, in London; will be received with regret by a large circle of friends- in the Principality, Mr Dew left Bangor some tea days previously to attend an arbitration case in Lon- don, and, taking cold when breaking his journey afc Cambridge, was seized with acute bronchitis. Tha- severe symptons did not develop themselves until Sunday, when it was deemed advisable to summon tcr London the members of his family. Dr Allingha,m and other physicians were in attendance, and up tea Wednesday no serious apprehensions were entertain- ed. An old complaint to which Mr Dew was long a. sufferer reappeared, and early on Friday morning- he died at his apartments in the Grand Hotel, Lon- don. HOLLOWAT'S PILLS.—Indigestion..—How muclt thought iia-j bften bestowed, and what voluminous treatise* have been written upon this universal a:i disire-sirjg disease, which is with certainty^ and safefy aispeted without fear of relapse by a course of this purifying, soothina and tonic medi- cine! it aats directly 0,1 ths s;om ich, liv" r and bowels-- then indirectly, thomh no less eff etively, on the brainy Dfn"tS, vessels, and glands, introducing ,;uel1 o-tler thronshcmt the entire system that harmony dwells between each orgais and its functions. i)y.>trpsia need no longer be the bugbear ef the publ-.c, since Pills fully competert to subdue the most ckjonic and distressiag eases of ivnpaireif" digestion, and to re-store the miserable suderer to heallk, strength, and cheerfulness. To PRINTERS —Night Work The wear an teac- of nigbt work, so exliau^cp, tun be, mitigated by a cap a Cadbury's Cocoa, which affords an eshiiaratmg bererage^- wonderfully sustaining. SAF £ -GTJA.RI>S.FOB HEALTH. Sanitary importances of Washing at dome. This can be done with eaas and economy and the clothes made beautifully sweet, whole- 80m?, lily-white, and fresh as sea, breez s, by using Hudson'* Extract of Soa», avoiding all rbk. of contagion with iafecta*' c-othes at Laundr.es, or where the washing is put out. fj-ayi:;s of the clothe. as hard: nibbing, scrubbing, brushing, or straining- is unnecessary. No rotting of the clothes as bleaching chemicals are use; The Dirt s]iUs away- and wear and tear, labour and fuel are saved'. Hud- son's l-:r;?act of Soap is a pare D?y -oiip, in fine powder*- rapidly soluble, lathers freely, softens water. A perfect Hard- water S-rap, a Co.d-water Soap, a Soft-water ?o«p, a Hot-water Soap. TJnnvai-xd as a pariiying agent. Sold Kverywhere, it> Packets,, One Penny and upwards. UYANS' CERTAIN. CUBE for CORNS, WARTS, anct Ill* Griffiths, chemist, W. ston-Super-Mar?, says Send another do £ j?.n of y.)(I1 Corn Cure." Sold in bottles at Co, is, and 2s Gd each, atE. J. l^v-ans, PhanysceuticaS C'hemUt, 13, Tentfcce-road, Aberystwyth. I £ 100,000,Cd0. IN THE COURT OF CHANCBRT !— Cox Co., 41, Southampton Buildings, Holborn, London^ W.C., have just published a list of the heirs to this wealifa. Reader, -,end a pos al order for Is fiLl, will lorwarA you this valuable list, and if yon find by it that you are en— titled to any money or property claim your own. Coi &: Cow | wil: show you the way. LàI:Y'S COMPANION or WINTER and SUMMER Bit's f, r beautifying the complexion. Ai). exquisite prepartt- I ticst imparting a delicats softne.-s and ic.arble purity, with tb» jjnt of the lily and the rose to face,$eck, and arms. Direo- lions foruss, etc., enclosed on each bottle. Sold in bottles at Is., 2s. (jsJ. and 4s. 6d. each at E. Evans, Pharimceuiic*fc Chemist, IS, Terrace-road, Abei^stwyth. 1 DUNVILLE'S OLD IRI§$WKISKY is recommended ¡ by the medical profession in preference to French Brandy-- they hold the largest stock af Whisky in the- world. Supplle* n casks and cases for koaoe use and exportation. Quotation* on application to & Co., ^iraited, Royal Irqfe- Distilleries, Bclt^st Distilleries, Bclt^st