The Aberystwith Observer

THE POLITICAL CONTEST IN CARDI- GANSHIRE. Mr David Davies, the Radical candidate, is not proving himself the powerful opponent which it was at first thought by his friends that he would. His fighting Qualities are not great and at every point in his campaign his weaknesses are made so apparent that something akin to dismay has been created in the already dismayed ranks of the Radical party. Much of the bumptiousness with which his appearance in the county was hailed has vanished into thin air, and has given place to an unquiet and evil foreboding that as the election day draws near so the chances of Mr David Davies to represent the county become more remote, and it is whis- pered that were it not for the few ministerial friends who buzz around him like flies around the honey pot, cheering up his dropping spirits, he would give way to utter despair. There are reasons for all this. Tho voters of to-day ask questions, some of which are extremely unpleasant, and they persist in being answered. Like the late Ministry, Mr David Davies, in 1880; made very many promises, and whether he intended to fulfil them or no, the fact remains that they have not been redeemed. One of the schemes which he at that time encouraged was a projected railway from Aberystwyth to Aberayron, but Aberayron is still shut out from the advantage of a railway system, and the inhabitants of that town are not likely to forget that fact. Then, again, Mr David Davies's parliamentary career has not been altogether satisfactory. When the Redistribution of Seats Bill was being passed through the House of Commons, had Mr L. P. Pugh being able to be in his place, it is almost absolutely certain that we should not have lost one of our representatives. Mr Vaughan Davies, on behalf of the Conserva- tives, and Mr H. Tobit Evans, of Noyadd, as representing the Liberals of the county, pro- ceeded to London to try and retain two seats for the county. Lord Iddesleigh, then Sir Stafford Northcote, assured Mr Vaughan Davies that the Conservative party would admit the claim to be a just one. On the other side Sir Charles Dilke informed Mr H. Tobit Evans that if the case wi.s laid before the House of Commons it would be fairly considered. The two gentlemen Mr Vaughan Davies and Mr Tobit Evans- were backed up by an influential petition, signed by every Welsh Member in the House, except one, and if the county had been represented there is every reason to believe that success would have been the re- sult. But it raust be remembered that Mi- David Davies was then the borough mem- ber, and why, in the name of all that is good and just, did he not fight for his own seat ? Was it incompetency or Inertness ? It must be attributed to one of these reasons, and W6 leave our readers, and all who know Mr David Davies, to judge which is the correct reply to this question. Much has been made by the Radical speakers throughout the county of Mr David Davies' munificence to the College, and because of his generosity to that institution Mr John James, ex- mayor of this town, has dubbed him the Chancellor of the Exchequer for Wales; but, while not denying the great liberality of Mr David Davies to our University, for which he deserves the warmest thanks, we must point out that when the very vitality and existence of the College was in serious peril Mr David Davies was utterly powerless, and its friends had to seek aid in the person of the representative of an adjoining consti- tuency-Mr Stuart Rendel-in fighting the battle on the floor of the House of Commons. More than this, when the Liberal Govern- ment had persistently refused to place the College on an equal footing with the other two Welsh colleges by giving it a full grant of < £ 4,000 per annum, Mr Yaughan Davies, with the aid of Mr Stuart Rendel, succeeded, although not a member of the House of Commons, in inducing the Conservatives to do that which the Liberals absolutely refused. Comment is needless. There is another fact wtich the electors should not forget. Mr David Davies has been a member of the House of Commons for many years; Mr David Davies, too, poses, as the best land- lord in the world," and yet forsooth he was fain to acknowlege at the first meeting he addressed during the present campaign, that he was not aware whether the Agricultural Holdings Act of 1883, an Act which is of vital importance to the tenant farmer, was compulsory or not. Electors of Cardigan- shire, we ask you to consider and weigh carefully the foregoing facts, and ask your. selves the question whether such a candidate is the man in whom you will entrust your interests for the next few years. Having dealt thus far with Mr David Davies we must now refer to his political speeches. Mr David Davies has evidently no programme of his own to lay before the constituency. He will follow the leader, but as for striking out a line of policy of his own he appears utterly at fault. He promises much. The inhabitants of the mining dis- tricts are waking up to the truth that al- though Mr David Davies is rolling in wealth be spends none of it in Cardiganshire, all his' large works being in Glamorganshire, while there are dozens of our own great industries remaining idle and nnworked, and the bus- Jband and father is compelled to seek employ mcnt in distant counties. It is an exceed- i llgly bad sign of the justice of a cause when the exponent of that cause is compelled to abuse his opponent. This is the case with Mr David Davies, and the gross exaggerations uttered by him in reference to Mr Vaughan Davies are almost too absurd to need refutal. Mr David Davies has been going through the county declaring that Mr Vaugban Davies is in favour of taxing the corn and meat im- ported into this country. Now, all who have heard Mr Vaughan Davies know that this is a gross perversion of the truth. Mr Vaughan Davies has distinctly stated that he will not try to catch the vote of the farmer by gonig in for protection, but he does consider, in common with thousands of Englishmen and Welshmen, that one-sided Free Trade is not advantageous to many of our industries, and particularly the lead industry of this country. But the Radical party may misrepresent, and all the influence which ministers of reli- gion are able to bring to bear may be used, the electors know that they have a solemn duty to perform to themselves and their country, and there is every probability that they will reverse the decision given in 1880. That the Radicals are working sedulously we know, but in common fairness they should not work unscrupulously. The result may confidently be left in the hands of the electors.

THE DANGER TO THE CHURCH. Mr Gladstone in his great speech of Tues- day, in Midlothian, completely extinguished the hopes of the Liberationists that the question of Disestablishment would become a leading subject of legislation in the next Parliament. Of course this must not be taken as implying that the question is finally disposed of. It has only been shelved for the present. It will surely come to the front again. Mr Gladstone himself will not introduce it, and he doubts whether the man breathes the air of Parliament who will carry the Disestablishment of the Church. This is not encouraging to Mr Chamberlain and his friends, but it will not prevent them doing all they can to attain their ends. Mr Glad- stone, of course, blames the Tories, and es- pecially the Marquis of Salisbury, for raising y 0 the cry of the Church in danger. He does this not only because he believes in the great work done by the Church, but also because he knows that the moment a blow is aimed at the Establishment the Liberal party will be shattered into pieced. Mr Gladstone loves the Church he also loves the party which has recognised him as its leader for so long a period. He would save the Church he would also return the party to power. Therefore he says that Disestablishment is a matter to be dealt with in the dim and distant future; meanwhile he urges that the Liberal party shall return him to power. The position of Churchmen is simply this. Whether they themselves do all they can or not to save the Church, with its glorious history, the Liber- ationists will persevere to achieve their ob- ject. If Mr Gladstone could not only com- mit himself and his friends not to interfere with the Church during the next Parliament, but also that the Liberation Society would suspend all hostile operations during the same period, then be would have some good grounds for asking believers in the Establishment to co-operate in other matters with their op- ponents. But it is impossible for Churchmen to return to office a party which is doing all it can to destroy what they hold to be one of the most sacred of institutions. Therefore, in the face of the fact that the Liberation Society boasts that nearly five hundred can- didates for Parliamentary honours are sub- scribers to its funds, or have promised to support the object it has in view, and Mr Chamberlain has expressed himself ready to lead the attack-in the face of these facts it becomes the bounden duty of all who be lieve in the Church and who disagree with Disestablishment to vote for such candidates as will carry out their wishes. By doing so they need notctaseto be Liberals or Non- conformists. When the danger to the Church is over-and it will be over in a dozen years -they can still vote for the Liberal party; they can still worship in theChurch or chapel which they like best. We refer to the Non- conformists because we know that a very large number of them are opposed to Dises- tablishment, and a still larger number to Disendowment. In Cardiganshire this is peculiarly so. It is a remarkable thing that almost everyold established family of farmers in the county has one or other of its mem- bers in the Church. Indeed to such an extent is this the case that it used to be said, with a sneer, that every farmer in the county took care to rear a good pig and a parson. A joke was supposed to lie in the application of the word good to the pig and not to the par- son. Yet a good many of these parsons have turned out to be exceedingly good men. If proof were wanted of the feeling which exists in Cardiganshire it is to be found in the fact that neither Mr D. Davies nor Mr Pugh have willingly broached the question. They both of them, although at least nominally in favour of Disestablishment, have carefully avoided the subject. Therefore we submit that all who are opposed to Disestablishment and Disendowment, be they Churchmen or Non- conformists, should vote—in Cardiganshire for Mr Vaughan Davies, in Merionethshire for Mr W. R. M. Wynne, and in Mont- gomeryshire for Mr Charles Wynne. The ballot is absolutely secret.

PRESENTATIONS. In another part of this paper will be found a detailed report of a presentation to Mr John James, the retiring Mayor, in recognition of good services rendered by him during his two- years term of office. Presentations have always been the subject of much merriment amongst a certain section of the public, but we openly confess that we look upon them with much favour. They are evidence that the recipient is held in high esteem by at least some portion of the public. That Mr John James has laboured hard in the interest of the town is unquestioned it is those who know him most intimately who know best how unceasingly he has striven to do what is best for the ratepayers. Hitherto two Mayors only have been hon- oured with more than votes of thanks in recog- nition of their public services. Mr Peter Jones, it will be remembered, was presented with a silver cradle and a silver spade when he was Mayor, and we believe that none except cynics begrudged Mr Jones his presents. But whilst congratulating these gentlemen, we cannot help regretting that the services of other gentlemen also, equally deserving, have not been recognised in some substantial manner. Without passing by the claims of Aldermen Philip Williams, John Watkins and David Roberts, and the late Alderman Thomas Jones and others, we would draw special attention to the late Alderman John Jones, whose public services were certainly equal to those of any of the long list of gentle- men who have filled the civic chair with credit to themselves and honour to the town. Aberystwyth is indebted to him more than to any other gentleman for the retention of the College. It was during his tenure of 9 11 office that public feeling in favour of the retention of the institution was aroused Morning, noon and night—frequently long. after midnight—did he labour unceasingly to promote the good work; and unfortunately it has to be said that nowhere did he receive so much discouragement as in Aberystwyth. It is only those who att3nded the local commit- tee regularlywho know that insiduous and per- sistent attempts were made to thwart the worthy Mayor's endeavours by persons who were members of the committee, but who after- wards, when he had succeeded in securing public sympathy and support, were the first to step into the positions of honour. Apart from Alderman Jones's other public services, the work he did in connection with the reten- tion of the College alone would entitle him to a fitting and lasting memorial. Were it not that Mr Jones was a Nonconformist, and that some of his friends might not like the idea, we would certainly suggest that a memorial window should be placed in one of the churches, the expense to be borne by public subscription failing this, we would suggest that a suitable monument or other memorial should be placed over his grave in the cemetery. If Mr C. M. Williams, or some other active gentleman, were to undertake the work it could easily be accomplished.

On Saturday afternoon a very handsome set of solid silver tea and coffee service was presented, by Col Pryse, lord-lieutenant of the county, on behalf of the • subscribers, to Mr JOHN JAMES, in recognition of the valuable services rendered by him during the two years he had occupied the civic chair, and especially in connection with the University College of Wales and the visit of the A.M.C. of the Manchester Unity of Oddfellows to the town during Whit week. A report of Mr D. Davies' Aberystwyth meeting has been published in pamphlet form and circulated broadcast throughout the county. This report should be compared with that which appeared in the Observer. < The Art Amateur, a high-class American publica- tion, for the present month, contains a history of the University College of Wales, with an excellent illustration of the buildings as designed by Mr Seddon. ——— In calculating the chances of VAUGHAN DAVIES and Mr DAVID DAVIES it must be borne in mind that a large number of electors believe that Mr PUGH was the best candidate for the county, and that he was ungraciously treated by a section of his party, and it is not improbable that they will abstain from voting or poll for Mr VATJAHAN DAVIES. Owing to pressure on our space we are reluctantly obliged to hold over several communications. Mr GEORGE GREEN was on Monday elected Mayor. He will discharge his duties faithfully.

LOCAL AND DISTRICT NEWS. BANKRUPTCY.John G. P. Wemyss, The Green, Trefeehan, Aberystwyth, captain in Derbyshire Militia: public examination November 19, at 12.15 p.m., at Aberystwyth Court. CAMBRIAN RAILWAYS.—Approximate return of traffic receipts for the week ending November 8, 1885. —Miles open 178J. Passengers, parcels, horses, car- riages, dogs, and mails, -01,261 merchandise, min- erals and live stock, £ 1,804; total for the week, £ 3,065. Actual traffic receipts for the corresponding week last year :—Miles open, 178t. Passengers, parcels, horses, carriages, dogs, and mails, £ 1,239; merchandise, minerals and live stock, Xl,854 total for the week, £ 3,093. Aggregate from commence- ment of half-year to this date, £ 75,266; aggregate last year, £ 75,607. Passengers, parcels, horses, car- riages, dogs, and mails, £ 22 increase merchandise, minerals and live stock .£50 decrease total decrease for the week, £ 28: aggregate decrease from com- mencement of half-year to this date, .£341.

THE ELECTION. The polling for this county will take place on Fri- day week, the 27th.

THE COLLEGE FUND. Since our last issue we ha-ve been fully convinced that Mr Kenvin was in error when he wrote to us to say that it was to Mr John James that he had paid .£40, the proceeds of a benefit concert organised by him, and that he had refused to give an acknowledg- ment. We very much regret that we should have been led by Mr Kenvin to publish a statement which had no foundation in fact, and which has caused pain to Mr James and his friends. We find that the money was paid by Mr Kenvin to Mr Evan Jones Williams, of the London and Provincial Bank, in this town, the treasurer of this fund, and that Mr John James had nothing to do with it, and we hereby apologise to Mr James for allowing the notice to ap: pear in our issue of the 31st ult.

FORESTERS' ANNIVERSARY AT LAMPETER. The court "Rose of Teify" of the Ancient Order of Foresters friendly society celebrated their anniversary at Lampeter on Monday, under extremely favourable auspices. The members met at the court room at 9.30 for the transaction of business, when the follow- ing honorary members were initiated:—The Rev Professor Feltoe, St David's College, Rev John Williams, College chaplain, Rev D. Dafen Jones, curate, Councillors Thomas Edmunds, David James, and Benjamin Davies, and three other benefit mem- bers were proposed for admission. The members marched through the principal streets of the town, wearing their green sashes, and preceded by their magnificent banner and the Carmarthen Artillery Band. They afterwards wended their way to St Peter's church, where the Rev Daniel Jones, M.A., vicar, preached an impressive and appropriate ser- mon for the occasion. The Rev Professor Feltoe pre- sided at the organ. In the evening between fifty and sixty sat down to a substantial dinner at the Lion Hotel, catered by Host and Hostess Dawkes. The chair was occupied by the Vicar, and the vice-chair by Dr Evans. The usual loyal and patriotic toast having been duly honoured, Dr Evans gave the toast of the Bishop, clergy, and ministers of all denomina- tion, coupling with it the name of the chairman, who thanked them for the cordial manner they had re- ceived the toast. The chairman proposed the toast of "Forestry," which was enthusiastically drunk,and coupled with it the names of Mr William Davies (chief ranger of the Court Rose of Teify") and Mr Compton Davies (Court Llyswen," Aberayron). The Chief Ranger and Mr Davies replied. Other toasts followed, and a pleasant evening was spent.

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MR D. DAVIE3 AND DISESTABLISH ME NT. To the Editor of the Aberystwyth Observer. Sir,-When reading, the other day, the pamphlet which is so liberally distributed by our Liberal candi- date and his supporters, for the welfare of tho s; wiio are not accustomed to penetrate deep into classical literature, I was rather surprised to see that Mr David Davies has at last abandoned his old way oi thinking, and has entered upon a new one. P n-ty feeling does wonders in this age. We remember the time, and that but a few months ago, when our Liber- al candidate kept to himself his opinion on Disestab- lishment. While in that silent mood does it not ap- pear very probable that he was more in favour of the old system than the one he goes in for now? Whether Mr Davies was this way of thinking or not is a pro. blem that we cannot definitely settle, but one thing we are sure of, viz., that he was thought to be so by a good many of his supporters. I do not in the least doubt but that he will find it, owing to this declara- tion, a great deal harder to fight his way through from Cardiganshire to Westminster. Hitherto I have been a Liberal, and so my ances- tors have been, but at this juncture in political his- tory I am driven to the other side, and that entirely through a true conviction of my duty as a voter for the county. The blunders that were committed while the Liberals were in office I looked upon with a very lenient eye, thinking that the wounds they inflicted would be very easily healed. But since the dissolu- tion of the last parliament there has been such a cry of wolf, wolf," in the country as to make every body's blood boil in his veins who has any regard for the old customs and institutions of his fatherland. There is such a cry of destruction and spoliation filling the air, and tampering the ears of the inhabit- ants of small villages as well as large towns all over our land. May those who have been driven into the net and cajoled to support the false motives of dises- ta-blishers extricate themselves while it is yet time, snd remember that "rashness, besidess that it is fool- ish, has hitherto been also unfortunate." Can it be possible that the inhabitants of Cardigan- shire after serious deliberation, intend to support a man who is aiming at disestablishing the most noble and ancient institution that remains amongst us- that institution which has done and still does such great good to the inhabitants of our peaceful country; -that institution which affords a place of worship to many that could not maintain one of their own ? Are not then the Liberationists to be looked upon as narrow-minded, mean, and selfish, when thus attacking the Established Church-the church which underwent the grave and responsible task of civiliz- ing our country in the far past and forgotten years when such persons as Nonconformists were never dreamt of ? It may be said with good reason that these I rebellious sons attack their mothers who have cherish- ed them dearly, in the persons of their ancestors. It seems to me a contradiction in terms to think for a moment that the people of the county-those who I have brought up so many clergymen, will vote in favour of such a bill. If that will be the case, they will pay but a very poor compliment to themselves and to those whom they have brought up dearly under parental care on their hearths, and are now gone out into the world proclaiming the good tidiags to their fellow beings. I Mr Gladstone has, I believe, said that should the Church become disestablished it would leave behind bnt a lacerated mass full of sores and wounds. Let us now, while it is day, Btand on our feet, question ourselves, and not be over-ready to be blindfolded by prejudice, influence, and ignorance of others. "He that goes by the way of bye-and-bye arrives at the town of never." Now, then, is our time. Let us be fnlly conscious of the part we have to play in this conflict, that we may not lack in courage and straightforwardness in advancing to meet the foe, so that we may look forward with pleasure to the day when our long resistance shall be crowned with honour and glory. I feel quite sure that Mr Vaughan Davies is a man worthy of our loyal support, not so much because he is a Conservative, nor simply because he is one who has the farmers interest at heart, but more especially because he means what he says, and will voto against any measure brought forward with the view of de- stroying our ancient Church. Yours, &c., Mynydd-bash. CYMRO.

RADICAL LOVE FOR THE POOR. To the Editor of the Aberystwyth Observer. Dear Sir,—At the present time, when we hear so much of the wonderful affection the Radicals enter- tain for the working man and the poor, the following little incident may be instructive and amusing. On Thursday week a Radical committee meeting was to be held at a certain village not a hundred miles from Aberystwyth, and a certain prominent Radical leader came over to attend it. Now, in this village lives a poor, but honest and respectable woman, who has a sharp struggle to make both ends meet, and this woman keeps a small inn, with a stable at the rear. On the Radical magnate arriving he aligbted from his chariot, and without asking permission or condescend- ing to pollute his sacred shoes by entering the sinful precincts of the inn,he pnt up his horse in the stable, and went into the next house to attend the commit- tee meeting of "the friends of the poor," without, to use the landlady's words, giving even a pint of beer to the driver, or saying by your leave I'll use your stable." The solemn conclave over, he returned to the stable, took out his horse, mounted, and without saying one word of thanks or condescending to notice or acknowledge the owner in any way whatever, or spending a farthing in the house, he drove away Surely, sir, such conduct in any man would be unbe- coming, but how much more so in one who loudly professes to uphold the rights of the poor. If they would practice more and preach less Cardiganshire would be a happier county. What can we expect from Radical promises when before the election they will invade the premises of a poor, helpless woman and use, without even asking leave, much less paying for, accommodation for which she pays a heavy rent, and by letting which she has to recoup herself. If he objected to drinking himself or allowing his driver to drink, he might surely have spoken a word of thanks if he was too Radical aud socialistic to pay for putting his horse in the stable. In conclusion, I can only presume this just and benevolent Radical wishes to put into actual practice the doctrine of "nationalising stables" when owned by helpless women. Yours faithfully,

Z. MR STUART RENDEL AND DISESTAB- LISHMENT. To the Editor of the Aberystwyth Observer. Sir,-Will you allow me through your columns to state for the information of Churchmen that Mr Stuart Rendel, the Liberal Candidate for Mont- gomeryshire, is a subscriber of .£16 13a 4d to the fnuda of the Liberation Society. See Liberation Society Report, September, 1885, p. 111. I venture to think that this is a fact which ought to be known. I am, sir, yours truly, THE EDITOR OF THE "RECORD." Recoi d Newspaper Office, 1, Red Lion Court, Fleet-street, London, E.C. 11 November, 1885.

ABERAYRON. SCOLASTIC.—Among the list of candidates who were successful in passing the I preliminary examina- tion of the Incorporated Law Society, recently held at Bristol and other centres, we notice the name of Mr D. Pennant James, Angel House, of this town. Mr James was prepared by Mr J. E. Rees, Llanarth, and was formerly a pupil of Mr T. Z. Jones, Gram- mar School. ANCIENT ORDER OF FORESTERS.—A meeting of Court Llyswen, convened by the secretary (Mr J. Roberts), was held at the Assembly Room on Tuesday evening, Bro. John James (chief ranger) presiding. The business transacted was of a formal character. THE NEW POLICE STATION.—The tender of Mr Davies, Compton House (of .£640) for the erection of a new police-station at Aberayron has been accepted by the magistrates.

METEOROLOGICAL REGISTER, ABERYSTWYTH. Att. Dry. Wet Aug. Bar. Ther. Bulb.Bulb Max. Min.Rain.Wind. in. deg. deg. deg. deg. deg. in. Oct. 4 29-962 52 48 43*5 57 46 '12 N.W. 5 29-642 5-15 47 44 49 43 '21 N.W. 6 30-192 51 44-5 44 47*5 43 '03 S.S.E. 7 30-350 52 51 49 52 44 — S.W. 8 30-355 52 50 48 52 49 '02 S.E. 9 30-380 50 44 43 54 47 — S.E. 10 30 362 50 44-5 42*5 54 43 — S.E. D. BEES DAVIES, M.B., Medical Officerof Health.

MINNIE'S MATOII-MAKING. A dainty parlour, a glowi ig fi e, a pretty little woman listening for the footsteps of her lord and master. This charming picture of domsstic bliss John Ackerman fully appreciated as he stepped into the room a few minutes later. Tea ended, the following conversation began You know my sister Amy is coming home with me for a long visit, John. Don't you think it would be a capital thing if she and your brother Tom would fall in love with each other ? They could get married and set up housekeeping in that house across the street; and oh, John, it would make me perfectly happy." John Ackerman laughed long and heartily. Match.makihg, by jove'" he said at last. "Miserable yourself, and want everybody else to be; is that it, Minnie ? Don't laugh, John, for I'm in earnest. I know they will like each other, and I have set my heart on the match just think how nice it would be to have Amy here always and Tom is such a darling Amy should furnish her sitting-room just like ours, only where this is blue hers should be cardinal, for she is dark, you know." John was laughing again by this time. However, he fell in with the plan readily enough. I tell you what it is, Minnie. Don't you Ray a word of thi3 to Tom or Amy, or they will take a dislike to each other immediately." I know it," wisely rejoined Minnie. When I told Tom I was going to visit Aunt Margaret, I did not mention Amy's name, and I don't think he knows of her existence. As for Amy, I have been with her so little since I was married, that I am sure I never spoke to her of Tom." Minniejdeparted the next morning. The day before she was to return, Aunt Margaret fell ill, and Amy felt oblige to postpone her visit for a few days at least. Minnie could go on as she intended, and she would fol'ow as soon as Aunt Margaret could spare her. Thus it happened that Minnie ret rued home alone. One morning John said, We had better take that run to the west to-day. We must go sometime this month, and of course you won't want to go after your sister comes." "John, you know we cannot stay away all night; I gave Jenny leave of absence until Friday, and it won't do to leave the house alone." I'll get Tom to come and sleep here." Minnie had no other reasonable objection to offer after this, so she prepared to go. There are three keys," said she ai the? left. You can give one to Tom, and I will leave one with Mrs. Gates, next door. The house might take fire, and then it would be better to have a key, so that they could get in the house and bring out the things." Yes," said John sarcastically, or I might hire a lot of policemen to watch the house day and night." About ten o'clock that evening Miss Amy Arden alighted from an express train, and looked about the station as if expecting some one. They could not have received my second note," she concluded, after waiting nearly half an hour in the ladies' room. Well I can very easily find their house." Arrived, Amy ran across the small grass plot, and rang the bell. Mrs. Gates from next door soon explained matters. She probably did not receive my second note, which I posted yesterday morning." Well, 111 give you the key; but are you not afraid to stay alone in the house ? Oh, I'm not at all timid," laughed Amy. "There's a gang of burglars a' o it the neighbourhood," urged Mrs. Gates. They've been in three houses in this street, and only last Sunday night there was a dreadful robbery in the next Etreet, and a man nearly killed. You are welcome to come in and sleep on our sofa if you are afraid." No thank you," Amy said. "I will risk it for one night, and you say Mr. and Mrs. Ackerman will return to-morrow ? She let herself into the deserted house not without some thrills of fear, it must be confessed. How quiet everything was Oh, if Minnie were only there! She took a survey of the rooms, the neat kitchen last of all, where she concluded to look for something to eat. Hark! what was that? Only the silver-toned clock striking eleven. "That woman's talk about burglars hai mnle me nervous," she thought, continuing her search for eatables. Hark, again Surely that was a key turning in a lock; then a door opened and shut quietly, and there were footsteps in the hall. Amy's small stock of courage went down to zero. What would happen next? Instinctively she grasped the poker lying on the feeder. The next instant the door opened, and a great broad-shouldered man with blackened face and hands stepped into the room. Amy felt herself growing white with fear, but she raised her poler threateningly. For a moment they stared at each other in silence, then the man spoke. Who the deuce are you ? Amy tried to shriek for help, but the sound died away in her throat; she was too thoroughly frightened to speak or move. Presently the man came toward her. Will you please lower the poker, or else move away from the sink? I would like to come there and wash my hands," he said, looking very much inclined to laugh. Was ever such eTrontery known before ? Still speechless, Amy turned round toward what looked to be an outside door. Don't glare at me in that frightful way," he went on, with a glance into her terror-stricken eyes. I shall look more presentable when I get my face washed." Then came a hearty laugh which reassured Amy very little. Certlinly this was a most extraordinary burglar, or else there was some ridiculous mistake, she thought, dropping her weapon, and tugging away vigorously at a huge bolt with trembling fingers. By this time t' e young man had finished his ablutions, and presented quite a different appearance. I am Mr. Ackerman's brother," he said, politely. He asked me to remain in his house to-night, as a means of protection in his absence." "Mr. Ackerman has no brother," contradicted Amy, stoutly. Are you sure of that?" Certainly I am. Mrs. Ackerman has just paid me a visit, and she would have mentioned him if such a person existed." Can it be possible that you are Aunt Margaret? Aunt Margaret, indeed Amy was finding courage and voice enough now. I beg your pardon," said Tom; but Minnie told me she was going to visit her Aunt Margaret, and you said she had been visiting you; hence my mistake." I am Mrs. Ackerman's sister." Strange I never heard her speak of you! However, I am sorry I frightened you, Miss-Miss Arden, and if you will allow me I will explain matters. I am book- keeper at Bolton's foundry." You look more like Captain Moonlight," interrupted Amy, ready to cry with vexation and nervousness. Or a burglar," added Tom. Well, as I was saying, I am book-keeper there, but as there was a press of work in the foundry to-night, and as they happened to be short of hands, I offered to stay and assist; this accounts fox my blackened face and hands. Have you examined the photograph album? he asked suddenly. If you will kindly do this, I think you will find a very good representation of me there, which will convince you that I am at least on terms of intimacy here." He looked very much like indulging in another hearty laugh, but restrained himself at the sight of Amy's white, distressed face. "I am afraid I was rude," she said; "but it was such a shock to me. I am very tired and-" Tom sprang to her side, or she would have fallen from sheer exhaustion. He helped her into the drawing-room, brought wine and refreshments from Minnie's well-stocked cupboard, and they were soon talking matters over quite calmly. Minnie was almost beside herself when she came home and found how affairs had gone in her absence; crying one minute over Amy's fright, laughing the next over Tom's graphic description of the same, it was some time before they settled down into anything like quietness. As the days and weeks went by, Minnie could not de- termine whether certain Diana of hers were to prosper or not. Tom spent all his evenings with them, but he and Amy were always on contrary sides of every question, and they tantalized each other so unmercifully that poor Minnie sometimes despaired of their being friends, not tr mention a nearer relation. She was, however, delighted one evening before the month was out at having her attention called to a diamond ring sparkling on the finger of her blushing sister; and a marriage between Tom and Amy three weeks afterward Droved beyond a doubt how successful she had been in her little game of Match-making."

PROGNOSTICATIONS.—Towards the middle of the six- teenth century, when almanacks began to appear yearly from the printing offices of London in great and in- creasing numbers, they were accompanied by compan- ions-in-arms, called Prognostications.These weather pro- phecies had been known in this country since the latter half of the preceding century, as appears from an English illuminated calendar of the year 1490; but they now became a recognised institution, and all almanacks registered by the Stationers' Company, between the year 1557 and 1600, are entered as between the year 1557 and 1600, are entered as "AatamtckoMd Prognosticationa"—Wa{for$t Anti- fSCtM

LATE ADVERTISEMENT. CARDIGANSHIRE PARLIAMENTARY ELECTION, 1885. Ithe undersigned, being the appointed Election;, 3 Agent for MATTHEW LEWIS VAUGHAN" DAVrES, Esquire, a Candidate at the above Elec- tion, hereby give Notice that in view of the provi- sions of the Corrupt and Illegal Practices Act, 1883, the said Candidate will not be answerable or account- able for any payment for goods supplied, services rendered, or expenses incurred by any person acting or claiming to act on his behalf, unless such pur- chase, service, or expense has been previously authorised in writing under my hand A. J. HUGHESL 30, Pier-street, Aberystwyth, 13th November, 1885. PRINTING WORKS, "OBSERVER" OFFICE.

HUNTING APPOINTMENTS. THE ABERYSTWYTH BEAGLES will meet Wednesday, November 18th .Elgaiv Saturday, 21st BrynllwydL Each day at 12.

PENYGARN. A SCHOOL TREAT.—Last Friday was the day ap- pointed for the above treat. By two o'clock the children were seen coming from every part of the neighbourhood towards the schoolroom, which was fitted for the occasion. The young ladies of the neighbourhood were at their very best in fitting thefe tables. Everything went on most elegantly. Be- tween two and three hundred partook of tea and cake this year. After all had [helped themselves most heartily, a platform was erected, and in a very shorfc time the schoolroom was crowded, all eager to parti- cipate in the next treat, which was prepared by the best singers in the neighbourhood. This treat con- sisted of the performance of Mr Rees' popular Can- tata, or Cantata yr Ysgol," the words being written by Mr John Parry (loan Dderwen o Fon), Aberyst- wyth. This little entertainment was quite int accord with the doings of the day. It comprises the chief and most interesting points in school life, that is, elementary school life. Perhaps it woul net be amiss to give a slight idea of the work. In the first opening chorus we have the children going to school. Next, they hear the bell, -they rush in the next chorus towards the schoolroom,-the teachers, in a fine quartett, encouraging the children'to learn and to aim at a good mark,—the late comers knock- ing at the door crying for pardon,—the mitchers and the attendance officer,—the kept in singing and complaining of the master, that he is a hard and. cruel one, &c., &c.,—the breaking up of the morning school. This brings the first part to an end, with the most lively little chorus in the work. In the next two parts we have the attendance officer summoning a party for not sending their children to school, anit they are brought before the magistrates, who sit on tlk case, listening (with much sobriety of course) to th evidence brought against the party, then they re- t ii with a verdict of one month hard labour. He (the sher of children, I presume) refuses to go with the policeman, and a hard struggle follows. Then corned another scene with the examiners,—the school- master announcing the holidays. Then we coøØ" to the grand' finale, wherein Horleck is treated by the composer as the chief subject. The last? part is most interesting in the chorus, where the composer shows off his skill in constructing melodies upon the chief subject, which comes to a brilliant and energetic cadence. The whole work was performed und'T the baton of M* Thomas Jones, Cross-street, with great credit. The intonation and the general attack of the choir was good and deserving of much praise. The accompani- ment, which is rather elaborate, was played ad- mirably by Mrs Evans. After a vote of thanks tO the chairman (Mr R. Jon'-s)—proposed by the lger T. J. Morgan and seconded by Mr J. T. Bees—one of the most interesting meetings ever held here came to an end. The audience dispersed hoping to have the pleasure of hearing the same again. We have been informed that the choir intend to perform v* again on new year's day. ====-

BIRTHS. EVANs.-November 9th, at 41, Moor-street, the wife of Mr Edward Evans, mason, of a daughter. GRIFFITHS.—November 6th, at the Vicarage, Llan- fihangel Geneu'rglyn, the wife of the Rev J. 3f- Griffiths, of a son. JONEs.-November 7th, at33, Portland-street, Aber- ystwyth, the wife of Mr Edwin O. Jones, of a son. JONES.—Nov. 2nd., at Lletysynod, Llanfihangel Up" per, the wife of Mr Richard Jones, of a son. PARRY.—November 10th, at 88, Arundel-streefc Princess Park, Liverpool, the wife of Richard- Oliver Parry, of a son. MARRIAGES. CAMPBELL-DAVYS—WRIGHT.—November 7th, at S& George's, Hanover Square, by the Rev George Howard Wright (uncle of the bride), Richard- Campbell-Davys, of Neuaddfawr, Llandovery, and Askomel, Argyllshire, to Grace Henrietta, daughter of Col. and Mrs C. Ichabod Wright, oJ: StapelfordHall, Notts, and Watcombe Park, Tor- quay. EVANS—JONES.—On the 3rd inst., at Llandugwj" church, by the Rev D. Francis, vicar, Mr Evans, to Miss Mary Jones, both of Ponthirwen, Llandugwydd. t HUGHES—THOMAS.—November 10th, at St Paul' by the Rev T. Morgan, resident minister, Or Edward John Hughes, Portdinorwic, to Miss M Ann Thomas, daughter of the late Capt J. Blue Gardens, in this town. JONES—EDWARDS.—On the 5th inst,, at gwydd church, by the Rev D. Francis, vicar, Jz David Jones, Tafarnbugail, to Miss A. Ffynoncrippil, Llandugwydd. JONES—JENKINS.—Nov. 13th, at the register by Mr Joseph Morgan, registrar, in the presett of Mr Hugh Hughes, jun.,superintendent registry Mr John Jones to Anne Jenkins,both of Llamdeiy5* Llangwyryfon. LEWIS—THOMAS—November 6th, at Capel BRVT Cellan, by the Rev Thomas Thomas, father of the, bride, in the presence of Mr D. Parry, registrar» Mr David Lewis, schoolmaster, Cellan National- school, to Miss Catherine Jane Thomas, of Glan- nantcoy, Cellan.. Vu 11th, at St Miohae Church, by the Rev R. Lewis (curate), Mr Dani Morgans, second son of the late Capt. Dan* Morgans, to Miss Ellen Jones, both of this towp-^ WILLIAMS—DICKSON.—November 8th, ta CW-j parish church, by the Rev R. Lilly, Gilbert s Williams, Esq., of 31, Gordon-road, Clifton, eldest son of the late Gilbert Trowe Esq., late of 5, Laura-place, Aberystwyth, 2, Camden-terrace, Clifton Vale, to Maria Dickson. DEATHS. Ev ANs.-On the 6th inst., at Penralltcadogsu, gerran, Mary, the wife of Asa Johnes Evans, SO tor, Cardigan, aged 69 years. Kff JONES,—Nov. 8th, at Tyncapel, Llanafau, agfl" years, Mr Henry Jones. j^nHibr LLOYD.—Nov. 9th, at Penycrusch, Cwmyst^j aged 71 years, Margaret, wife of Mr John v*0* mason. LLOYD.—November 2nd, aged 4 months, at Peny.Djjf Farm, Tregaron, Margaret Lloyd, daughter of Eoderick Lloyd.. OWENS.—On the 31st ult., at Boncath, Mrs Owens, aged 91 years. fjp» POWELL.—Nov. 6th, at Tanywern, Llanfihangel per, aged 72 years, Mr James Powell, farmer.

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