The Aberystwith Observer

HE INVESTED ONLY 7/6. THERE is a man who has spent the past twenty. five years of his life exploring for gold and other minerals in Queensland, New South Wales, Victoria, Tasmania, and New Zealand. He has no doubt picked up some money, yet he says that the investment of 7/6 brought him in bigger returns than any other he ever made. Yet, hold on a minute. Don't let us jump to the conclusion that we can all get rich out of the proceeds of 7/6 till we hear further from this financier. He has a humorous way of putting a serious thing, for which we should like him all the more. Some folk have no idea that sound sense and genuine fun are twin brothers, but they are all the same. Our friend's name is William Bromfield Peck, and he lives at Russell, New Zealand, a long way off. TIe says it is a lovely country and intends to stay in it the balance of his days. As he landed in Australia, front in 1866, he has been there long enough to know what he is talkie about. He advises persons of limited means who would like to become small landholders to emigrate to New Zealand. Still, he reminds ua that in the end we must pay for what we get. The calling of a pro- spector, for instance," said Mr. Peck, '• is full of hard work. Besides, it entails rough living, such as salt junk, soddened damper, with tea in bucket fuls. One must have the digestive capacity of an ostrich or an anaconda to stand that diet for long. It must therefore be taken as proof of the good machinery inside of my system, when I mention that I actually stood it for nearly twenty-five years. My punishment was delayed, you see, but it didn't fail. At last the climax came, and I was prostrated with agonising pain in the stomach and all the other symptoms of a profound derange- ment of all the digestive organs. I had to knock off work and cease all exertion. I was imbued with disgust with all things mundane. I believe that dyspepsia is responsible for a large portion of the tvorId's suicides! Mr. Peck's conjecture is exactly parallel with the fact as set forth in the official statistics of all civilised countries. No other disease so demoral- ises and depresses human nature. It attacks the f Sir h«mA«vnu secret strongholds of the reason and drives people insane; it stupefies the sensibilities; it turns men and women into selfish, useless, nuisances; it impels them to commit crime. All this in addition to their own desolation and suffering. Yea, Mr. Peck is quite right. But to get back to what he says about himself. At the advice of a friend-Mr. W. Williams of this place-I began to take the far-famed Mother Seigel's Curative Syrup. What result did it have ? I'll tell you It has transformed me from a prema- turely old man into one quite regenerated. I am a rapid eater and can't break myself of the bad habit. Hence I make it a point to keep a bottle by me always and an occasional dose when necessary to set me right. I can safely assert that the investment of 7/6 in Mother Seigel's Curative Syrup was the best I ever made in all my chequered career. You may depend that I prescribe this medicine to all and sundry people I come in contact with. Prior to using it I spent pounds at different times, but only got partial relief. The Syrup seems to make straight for the seat of the trouble. I pen these lines just to show other sufferers the way out. There are any number of respectable persons here who can attest the truth of what I have written.-Respectfully (Signed) WM. BROMFIELD PECK, Russell, Bay of Islands, New Zealand, July 2nd, 1892." We don't call for witnesses. Mr. Peck's tale is frankness and truth itself. We hold out our hand in greeting across the sea. Dyspepsia is a living death, and Mother Seigel gives new life. Millions eing that chorus. But he had better eat slower. Write again and tell us you are doing 10. Friend Pack.

JOIFT COUNTIES' ASYLUM. CAR- MARTHEN. The annnal meeting of the Committee of Visitors to this institution was held on Thursday, when Mr C. M. Williams, Aberystwyth, was elected charman for the ensuing 12 months, it being agreed to make the appointment a yearly one. In acknowledging the compliment, Mr Williams was glad to note that very little change had taken place in the governing body, antl trusted the committeo would continue to work harmoniously together. The question of discon- tinuing the use of Rhydygors, an old mansion near Johnston, which has for many years accommodated the imbeciles and" trusted" patients, was asrain under consideration. The agent offered to let the place for £ 90—= £ 10 per annum less than had hitherto been paid—the landlord agreeing to pay the rates, but the committee declined the offer, it being stated that room could be found for the patients near the main building. The matter is, however, to be farther considered by a sub-committee.

DISOBEDIENCE IN THE ARMY is looked upon as one of the graveat crimes a soldier can be guilty of, and in the past it has often been punished with death. The fate of a battle and the lives of thous- ands of men, let alone our national honour, have often been dependent upon the prompt carrying out of what might have seemed a trivial order. Discip- line without good health, however, would be like a house without a foundation therefore, great pains are taken to keep our fighcing men free from disease. Holloway's Pills have always been found an exeellent medicine for this purpose, as, in addition to cleansing the blood, they invigorate and give tone to the system. CARMARTHEN. NEWSPAPERS.—The profits of the Welshman Newspaper Company for the past half-year were equal to 10 per cent. on the capital. Seren Cymru," the organ of the Baptists, has also paid a dividend of 25 per cent. DB. NANSEN'S POLAR EXPEDITION. Messrs. Utdbury have supplied about 1,500 lbs. of Cocoa Essence and Choco- late sealed tins, it being that the provisions taken should keep good for seven yeam Dr. Nansen haa exercised a choice in an absolutely pure 1 cocoa of such typical excelience as Cadbury's. CADBURY'S COCOA. A Cocoa possessing 1 valuable flesh-forming qualities, and imparting i Strength and Staying Powll,HItlIPI. I ]

BOARD OF GUARDIANS. The fortnightly meeting of the Board of Guardians was held at the Workhouse on Monday, when there were present—Mr A. J. Evans, chairman, presiding, Messrs David Jones, Hugh Hnghes, J. P. Thomas, T. E. Salmon, Richard Edwards, and Thomas Jonee, Aberystwyth, Griffith Morgan, Ceulanymaesmawr, Lewis Richards, and Thomas R. Morgan Cwmrheidol, Hugh James, and J. M. William-, Cyfoethybrenin, Jonathan B. Morgan, Ceulanymaesmawr, W. A. Miller, Issayndre, Geo. Price, Llanafan, Emn' Richards, Llanbadarn Upper, David Morgan, and Thomas Powell, Llanfihangel Upper, David Davies, Llanbadarn Lower, Thomas W. Nicholls, Llanilar, John Jones, Llanrhystyd Mefenydd, Charles Davies, Llanyckaiain, Richard Rowlands, Melindwr, Thomas James, Trereirig, Evan Simon, Uchayndre, H. E. Bonsall, Vaenor Upper, and David Lloyd, Vaenor Lower, with Mr Hugh Hughes, clerk. RELIEF. Out-relief administered daring the past fortnight -Per Mr John Jones, .£46 to 171 reoittients corres- ponding period last year, .£44 10s to 154-Per Mr J. D. Jones, t54 7s 6d to 212 corresponding period last year, X51 Is to 189--Per Mr J. Morgan, X47 18s to 157, corresponding period last year £1,7 12s to 152. Number in the house first week, 56, against 56 corresponding period last year second week, 55, against 47. Vagrants—first week 33 against 29 laat year second week 33 against 23. PAUPERS AND LEGACIES. A letter was read from Elstowe Board of Guardians asking the Board to memorialize the Government, with them, to make it possible to recover where necessary, from paupers who had come into legacies the cost of their maintenance for six years. At present they were only enabled to reoover the cost of twelve months' maintenance. Mr Miller proposed that they should support the proposal. Mr J. M. Williams seconded. Mr Salmon said it would be unfair for such an act to be passed. Supposing a pauper had been in the house for.six years, and came into a legacy of .£100, to take away that sum for his six years maintenance would reduce him to pauperism again. Mr J. P. Thomas said the Guardians use would their discretion in the matter. The motion was carried. THE TOWN GUARDIANS AND THE COUNTRY. A'WARM QUARTER OF AN HOUR. In accordance with his notice of motion, Mr Hngh Hughes proposed that Mr E. Richards (who charged the Town Guardians at the previous meeting with in. ducing poor people to apply for out-relief) should give the name of his informant, or withdraw the charge. In doing so he said there appeared to be a great feeling between the town and country guardians as to relief cases, at every meeting of the board, and at the last meeting Mr Evan Richards made a remark, which had brought the feeling to a climax. He challenged anyone to prove that Mr Richards' remarks were true..Mr J. B. Morgan at the same meeting said the thing waa plain enough; it was no use the Aberystwyth Guardins shutting their eyes to the fact." (" Shame.") Mr Hughes then proceeded to refute the statement by making statistical com- parisons regarding the relief given in the town and that given in the country. He considered that the retnrn he gave of the expenditure in the town would compare favourably with the amount expended in the town by the old board (applause). Mr Richards s-aid the Town Guardians seemed to have misunderstood him. He had made the charge he had in order to discover whether the rumours he heard were correct or Qot, and be was glad the new guardians had denied it. His object was to bring the matter to a head. Mr D. Jones I think Mr Richards ought to be compelled to name his informant (" No, no.") Mr J. B. Morgan said that Mr Hughes had mentioned his name. Mr Richards had withdrawn his charge tJ some extent, but he (Mr Morgan) did not wish to do so, because he knew that relief cases in the town and the country were not on the same footing. The paupers in Aberystwyth ought to be better off than those in the country, because there were so many societies to assist them, whereas there were none in the country. He must tell them plainly that since the new Board had started paupers bad been com- plaining to him in his own parish about other paupers having an increase. He had, however, not thought it justifiable to aek for an increase for any of his paupers, although he knew that many of them had suffered from poverty. Mr Edwards thought that Mr Richards ought to withdraw his remarks, and that it should be made quite plain to the ratepayers that there was no foundation for the accusation. They would then be able to work together in harmony. Mr Salmon said he understood that Mr Richards ■c-ow-iijit'o'sro.TheV OOF1'' V" VY do Iti)' SUiiJf AU* VYUAv UU Oikiu^ » 4iU liUU, UC thought, expect him to give thena^*10 °' nis inform- ant. Mr Richards, however, said a fortnight ago that the person was one who ought to know. They must therefore all use their judgment as to his identity. Mr Richards said he did not withdraw his charge, but he accepted their denial. Mr Hughes said that was not sufficient. As the charge affected Guardians who were just beginning their three years' term of office, the matter should be finally cleared up, so that there would be no ill- feeling between the town and country guardians. A definite charge had been made against them. Mr J. P. Thomas said he thought that Mr Richards ought to withdraw the charge, and give the name of his informant. He should not be satisfied until that gentleman made a clean breast of it. The Chairman considered that they could not com- pel Mr Richards to reveal the name of the person who first made the charge. Mr J. B. Morgan proposed that the Board proceed with the next business. Mr Thomas Morgan seconded. Mr J. P. Thomas could not believe that such a base insinuation emanated from Mr Richards him. self (applause). The Chairman again expressed the opinion that they could not force Mr Richards to divulge the name. Mr J. P. Thomas said that if Mr Richards would not do it, so long as Mr Richards was a number of the Board,on his appearance the town members would take up their hats and walk out of the room (hear, hear). The insinuation was a base one. Mr Salmon (warmly) We will willingly resign and go to the town again on the subject (applause). Mr Edwards thought the town members ought to have fair play. The Chairman What do you want with the man -to fight ? Mr Edwards Is Mr Richards prepared to try to charge he has made ? Mr J. P. Thomas proposed that Mr Richards be requested to give the name to the Clerk or the Chair man. Mr Hughes seconded. Mr Miller asked if it were worth while carrying such a proposition, when it was so difficult to put it into operation. The passing of th, resolution would be a waste of time if Mr Richards refused to somply with its requirement. Mr Hughes Is it fair that he should be allowed to make such an insinuation as the one referred to ? Mr Miller s-aid he thought such an insinuation was disgraceful. But supposing Mr Richards should refuse to divulge the name ? om Mr J. P. Thomas Then all the town members will leave the Board room every time he enters it. Mr Thomas' proposal was then agreed to, 10 voting for it and 9 against. MR MILLER STICKS TO HIS GUNS. Mr Miller contended that the motion proposed by him at a previous meeting to increase Dr Bonsall's salary was lost not because an increase was thought inadvisable but because of the amonnt by which he proposed to increase it. He now moved, in accord- ance with his notice of motion, that Dr Bonsall's salary should be increased by £10 for the district, and X5 for the house. Mr J. B. Morgan thought Mr Miller was not in order in bringing that motion forward. It was ridicul- ous to do one thing one day and attempt to alter it the next. They were worse than children. Mr Miller said there was no standing order to pro- hibit him from bringing such a motion forward. The Chairman considered he had some discretion in the matter. At the previous meeting the qnestion was well threshed out and plenty of latitude was given to everyone who wished to speak. Besides, had every member of the Board been present during the discussion, there would still have been a majority of six against the resolution. After some further discussion, the Chairman decided to leave it to the meeting to decide as to whether the question oould be reintroduced by Mr Miller or not; and the meeting decided against Mr Miller. The Board then rose.

THROAT IRRITATION AND COUGH.—Soreness and dryness, tickling and irritation, inducing cough and afTecting the voice. For these symptona use Epps's glycerine Jujubes. In contact with the glands at the moment they are excited by the act of sucking, the Glycerine in these agreeable confections becomes actively healing. Sold only in boxes, 7$d., tins Is. 7Jd., labelled "JAMES EPFS & Co., Ltd., Homoeo- pathic Chemists, London." Dr Moore, in his work on "Nose and Throat Diseases," says: "The Glycerine Jujubes prepared by James Epps & Co., ire of undoubted service as a. curative or palliative igent," while Dr Gordon Holmes, Senior Physician bo the Municipal Throat and Ear Infirmary, writes ifter an extended trial, I have found yonr Glycerine ajnbes of considerable benefit in almost all forms of ibroat disease,"

PRIMROSE LEAGUEANNUAL MEETING. The annual meeting of the local habitation of the Primrose League was held at the Assembly Rooms, on Wednesday afternoon, when there nas a very large attendance, proving conclu- sively that the League is in anything but a moribund condition. At fonr o'clock tea was partaken of, being the excellent provision of Mrs Davies, Pier Street. Subsequently speeches were delivered. Mrs Cogens, the Ruling Councillor, presided, and thpre were also on the platform, Mr B. E. Morgan, the energetic hon sec, Mrs Morgan, Nantceirio, Mrs Harries (Mayoress), Mrs Rice Williams, Mrs Evans, King street, Mrs Mathew Jones, South Terrace, Miss Griffiths, Salop House, and Miss Jones, 6, North Parade. After the minutes had been read and confirmed, The hon secretary reported that they, had a balance in hand of X12 3s, and that the number of members on the books was 400. On the two occasions of elections at Aberystwyth, some of their active members undertook to canvass, and the results of both elections were satifactory.He suggested that in future they should take a more active interest generally in matters concerning their principles, which were-to maintain to the best of their ability, religion the three estates of the realm; and the unity and ascend- ancy of the British Empire. He thought those were very good objects (applause). Mr R. J. Jones, then proposed the re-election of Mrs Cosens as Ruling Councillor. Their president, Mr Jones remarked, had, to his knowledge, taken a very active interest in the Primrose League. j The motion was unanimously agreed to The Ruline1 Councillor then proposed the re-e'ection of Mr B. E. Morgan as hon. sec. and the proposition was heartily accepted. On the motion of the President the Executive Council were re-elected, with the exception of Miss Griffiths, Salop House, and Mis3 Smith, one of whom was going to be married, and the other was leaving the neighbourhood. The Rnling Councillor then proposed the name of Mr A. P. Saunders-Davies for nomination from that habitation as district representative on the Grand Council. Mrs Cosens, in returning thanks for her re-election, said she felt very much flattered, but, at the same time she thought it was undesirable that the office should be held by one person year by year. She therefore hoped that before the expiration of another year they would think of another lady-either a warden, a member of the Executive Council, or an in- dependent person to take take her place She assured, them, however, that she would do all i«he could for the habitation, and thanked the executive,the wardens and all the other offioers for the help they had given her. Especially did she refer to the services of Miss Griffiths and Miss Smith, both of whom were most useful; and she expressed a hope that, wherever they were, they would coontinne to take a deep interest in the Primrose League. The Ruling Councillor then went on to explain the canse of the collapse of the generalmeeting announced to take place, which was a great dis- appointment to them all. At the last moment they had a letter from Mr Lane Fox, the Vice Chancellor, asking if the date could be altered, or if they would release him from his engagement, on account of thA work devolving upon him by a bye-election. It hid therefore been decided to release theVice Chancellor. She hoped that at a future date they would be more lucky, and that they would have the services of both Mr Lane Fox and Mr Harford, Mri Cozens pro- ceeded to read a lengthy and authoritative extract on the objects of the League, and with this she con- cluded. The meeting having adopted the model bye laws" the Ruling Councillor said she had to present to their hard working and much-valued hon secre- tary. Mr Morgan the star of the Grand Council which had been aw irded him at the express desire of the Executive. She was sure they would all agree that he was most deserving of the testimonial, as he had worked had for seven years in the interests of the League. In fact, it was mainly due to Mr Morgan's exertions that the Leagne had prospered. Only those wh ) had looked into the matter could understand the immense amount of work which had fallen on the seor, tary, who also acted as the treasurer. In conclusion she expressed a hope that Mr Morgan would iive many years to enjoy the honaar conferred upon him. The Hon Secretary, having been decorated by the Ruling Councillor with the stvr, replied. He thanked MrsCoaeus very much, as he believed the idea emanated with her. aud proceeding, assured these present that he would not continue in the office, were he not of opinion that there was a possibility of some good arising from the Primros < League. Mr Morgan then quoted from the org in of the Primrose League to show the number of meetings which were held in the month of May alons, and added that there was one feature of th> L > tgue which was a particular inducement to him to tike a great deal of interest in it. It was that the majority of the members were ladies, who,through it, had oa opportunity of mixing up in political matters. (Appltuaf). Mr R J. Jones said they ought not to forget the fact that reference had been made to the work that some of the members had done during the last few elections in the town. It was a very important matter indeed that they should not. He thought the principal object of the Primrose Leagne was to further the interest of anything of that nature in the locality, and he was very pleased indeed to hear the secretary say that the officers had taken an active part in the last election. He hoped that in future they would work in that direction with increased energy. It was really a work which the ladies could do with great effect. Their opponents were doing all they could in the town by means of similar institu- tions to further their own interests, so it behoved upon them, under the circumstances, also to do their best. If the ladies would only do their part, they could assist the leading gentlemen very materially. There would shortly be au election, and it would be fought most keenly therefore it behoved them a.a to be up and doing, and to organize their army as well as possible (applause). He begged to propose a hearty vote of thanks to the Ruling Councillor for the services she bad rendered. The proposition was carried unanimously. Mrs Cosens, in returning thanks, aaid she felt sure it would be their earnest desire to do all they could to further the Primrose League; and when the election did come they would all be to the foredoing their very best to return th'3lr Conservative candi- date (applause).

FOR ACHES AND PAINS. ACHES AND PAINS. ELLIMAN'S Universal Embrocation. ACHES and PAINS. ELLIMAN'S Universal Embrocation. ACHES AND PAINS. ELLIMAN'S Universal Embrocation. ACHES AND PAINS. ELLIMAN'S Universal Embrocation. ACHES AND PAINS. ELLIMAN'S Universal Embrocation. A CUES and PAINS. ELLIMAN'S XJL Universal Embrocation. "AN EXCELLENT GOOD THING." ELLIMAN'S LUMBAGO. JLJ From a Justice of the Peace. tT LLIMAN'S About a fortnight ago, a friend E advised me to try your Embroca. JT1 r T TM A "W'Q tion,' and its effect has been H, b magical." FOOTBALL. LLIMAN'S Forfar Athletic Football Club. 1 J Given entire satisfaction" to all E LLIMAN'S who have used it." ITHILTMAN'S SPRAINS AND BRUISES. |H Mr. Julian Girard, The Girards," E T, T.TJO Theatre Royal, Drury Lane, writes: LL1MAN b "I havo used your Embrocation •with surprising effect, and never ELLIMAN'S intend being without it." TP LLIMAN'S A ETTTMA -VHCJ Draw attention to the benefit to LiLilMAJN a he derived from using Elliman's Embrocation after cross-country E LLIMAN'S running in the winter months." TOLLMAN'S SOEE THgOAT FBOM "P LLIMAN'S "Po, mZ/SSTS™ wa E—T your Embrocation, and found it LLIMAN 0 most efficacious in preventing and curing sore throat from cold." "AND IT I WILLTAYE OR I WILL HAVE NONE." ASHES AND PAINS. ELLIMAN'S Universal Embrocation. ACHES AND PAINS. ELLIMAN'S Universal Embrocation ACHES AND PAINS. ELLIMAN'S Universal Embrocation. ACHES AND PAINS, ELLIMAN'S Universal Embrocation. IjUulMAN'S UNIVERSAL EMBROCATION, J for Rheumatism, Lumbago, Sprains, Bruises, Cuts, Sore Throats from Cold, Chest Colds, Stiffness, Cramp, Bronchitis, Jtc. is. lid. and 2s. 9d. Prepared only by NLMMAN, iOJlS, Co., Slough, togtaad.

THE WELSH NATIONAL CON- VENTION. The arrangomonta for the Welsh National Con- vention are rapidly apprcao ling completion. Negoti- ations are in progress wi j the railway companies with the object of obtaining cheap fares for the journey to and from Aberystwyth. Meanwhile the extension of time for sending in applications for delegates' tickets shonld be made tle most of. We understand there are over 300 applications alteady in hand, and others from all parti of the country are being daily received. Everything seems to point to an unusually representative and successful gathering.

PETITIONS AGAINST WttLSH DIS- ESTABLISHMENT. Up to Lady Day 368 petitions, with 65,951 signa- tnres attached to them, had been presented against the Welsh Disostabliahment Bill. But the Com- mittee, in reporting thereon, st-ite that, as regards 39 petitions, many of the signatures were in the same handwriting. Among the members who pre- sented these impugned petitions are Sir Mich vol Hicks- Beach, Mr Courtney, Mr \kers-Dougla->, M- Herbert Gardener, Mr Austen Chamberlain, and Sir Ughtred Kay-Shattleworth WELSH DISESTABLISHMENT BILL. Sir Charles Dalrymple, the chairman of the Select Committee on Public petitions, informed Mr Aird that np to date 1,024 petitions containing 2!H,560 signatures had b"en presented against the Welsh Disestablishment Bill. No petitions had been pre- sented in favour of the Bill.

LLANBADARN. PETTY SESSIONS, THURSDAY, Before J G, W. W. Bonsall, Esq, chairman, Capt Bray, Griffith Rowlands and David Thomas Esqrs. WITHDRAWN The charge brought by Roderick Eiohardep, Penglais, against Mirgaret Richard* "nõ Cornt-lius Richards, Penglais Cottage of stealing tr* e« g'Ov. ing on his land was withdrawn by Mr W. P. Owrn, who was refnsed an adjournment by the MaRistratea. the ctse having been adjourned on several occasions, for the pnrpose of allowing Mr A. J. Hughes, the opposing solicitor, who was ill at the time, to he present. The Magistrates considered that Mr Husrhes should have sent someone to represent him. Mr W. P. Owen said he would take out a fresh summons. ATTACKING A WOMAN WITH A BILK-HOOK William Hugh Jones, Llanbadarn, was charged by the Chief Coastable with cutting and wounding Hannah Thomas with a bill-hook. Hannah Thomas gave the following evidence, I am a servant in the employ of Ann Davies, Glandwr. On Saturday afternoon, about 3 o'clock, I was standing at the door of the hense, when I saw accused come to the hedge of Glandwr garden. He went in the direction of the plico where the firewood was. I said to him. Don't you take the sticks. I am going to fetch them directly. I th-n went to take it, and the accused swore, and said that if I took the wood he would cut the tree (meaning a tree in my employer's garden close by the hedge). I told him that he had be tir not cut the tree or he would be snre to have it from William(her employers nephew). Accused then said If you say anything more. I will kill you with the bill-hook I replied you would indeed!" He then ewore, raised the bill-hook, and with all his strength struck mo with it en my right arm, near the elbow. I than went intolfthe house, closing the door. Subsequently I went to the Aberystwyth Infirmary, and there bad my arm dressed by Dr Morgan. The biil-hook now produced is similar to the on- which inflated the wound. By the Bench I said nothing to the accused to provoke the assault, except telling him not to interfere with the trees. By the Prisoner: I did not tonch yon from beginning to end. Dr Morgan sai' thit coatplaimnt cam to th" I). firmary suffering from an incised gaping wound at the back of the elbow joint of the right arm. It reached to the head of the bone, and was about quarter of an inch deep, and an inch in length. Accused elected to be dealt with summarily, and said that complainant pulled the sticks from him, j and that as he was defending hinulf from h-ir blows > the bill-hook slipped to her elbow. The Chief Constable sta'.«d that accused had been before the Borough Magistrates, by whom h, was bound over to come up for judgement when called npon, for larceny. The Chairman, ad ■ reusing the boy, said they had power t, )sent im t; g,k'i r six months for assault, (tfi which t h' charge hvl heeu reduced), but taking into consideration his youth,they would sentence him to 21 days imprisonment with hard labour. BATES. For non-payment of rates by Owen Owen, Rheidol Cottage, Pynllwyn, it was decided to issue a distress warrant. IMITATION IS THE SINOEBEST FORM OF FLATTEUY."—Many have copied the labels and packets of HoRNlMAN's PUttE TEA," and the very name of HorRiman (although registered and pro- tected as a trade m> rk), has been used by ethers; nevertheless the preference givln t > HORNIMAN'S PURE TEA is now far greater than ever, as the public will have the be?t, being alive to the fact that the best is the cheapest." Local Agents :—Aber- ystwyth Hopkins & Co, grocers E. P. Wynne, chemist,—Davies, confectioner- Thomas, Chemist Ellis, Tea Dealer, Ac.. — Knighton — Verdon, chemist, Barmonth-Owen, grocer, <&o., Williams, chemist Lampeter — Megcricks, draper, Llan. dyssnl — Lewis, grocer Llanidloes — Hughes, chemist; Llandrindod Wells Owens. grocer, Machynlleth—Breese, grocer; Pontrhydygroes— Lloyd, Post Office; Rhayader-Page, confectioner, Borth-Lewis, Grocer, Ac. LLANYCHAIARN. PARISH COUNCIL.—At Chancery Board School, on Monday night week, there were held a parish council and a parish meeting, the first at 8 o'clock and the latter at 7 o'clock. The business of the parish meeting was to elect a chairman for the ensuing year. Mr John Jones, Penbwlch, proposed that Mr Vaughan Davies should take the chair of the parish meeting, saying that he (Mr Davies) was the chairman of the first parish meeting called together under the Local Government Act, 1894. in which meeting the Parish Council had also been formed. It would only be fair and honourable that the same should hold the office for the next year. The proposal was seconded by Mr Jones, Tynyiron, and passed unanimously. DUNVILLE'S OLD IRISH WHISKY is recom- mended by the modical profession in preferenco to French Brandy. They hold the largest stock of Whisky in the world. Supplied in casks and cases jor home use and exportation. Qnotations on appli- cation to Dunville & Co. Limited, Royal Irish distilleries, Belfast

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PARISH COUNCILS. Overseers should remember (says the Parish Councils Journal) that, in future, they have nothing to do with convening Vestry Meetings. In fact, they have no power of convening parochial meetings of any kind, The Vestry in all rural parishes is prac- ticnlly dead for all civil purposes. Parish Meetings and Parish Council Meetings are to be convened by the Chairman of the Parish Council, Councillors, or parochial electors, as the case may be. Overseers no longer remain trustees of parochial charities. The Parish Council or Parish Meeting is now empowered with the appointment of substitutes. Parish Councils have their anomalous and hu- morous side. The following illustrations are culled from the Parish Councils Journal: The Much Birch (Herefordshire) Parish Councillors having been un- able to appoint a gentleman to preside over them, the Herefordshire County Council appointed Mr. W. G. Bankes chairman, that gentleman having pre- sided over the Parish Meeting. Mr. Bankes took the chair at the last meeting, but three of the five Coun- cillors refused to recognise his presidency, and openly questioned the bona fides of a letter he had written to the County Council describing the deadlock in which the Council was. After a quarter of an hour's wrangle, the meeting was adjourned to admit of Mr. Bankes producing a copy of the letter he wrote to the County Council. One of the most startling eccentricities of the Parish Council elections is embodied in the complaint made by a country squire that he had been beaten by his own cook. The cook, it appeared, had served the squire faithfully for many years, and had retired to live on her savings. She came out as a candidate for the Council, and she defeated her old master. This story relates to the Parish Councils elections in a rural district. A jubilant voter wrote two letters immediately after the return of his candidates -one to his son, consisting of a single word, Hurrah! and the other, a few sentences of con- dolence to a dear friend who had lost his wife. In his excitement he mixed the envelopes, and the result can be imagined when the bereaved widower received the wrong letter. Farmer W- was so popular with all the members of the new Parish Council that he was un- animously elected chairman. Naturally he was very much gratified, and on taking his seat he addressed the meeting with much importance and emphasis as follows Gentlemen all, I assure you that I thank vou from the bottom of my heart for the great nonour you have done me in electing me as your chairman. I do not wish to detain you with a long speech, and all I wish to say is, that during my term of office I do not mean to be either partial or im- partial, but at all times do my duty as a man." The Thetford (Norfolk) District Council are of opinion that highway work will be done much better with a local surveyor always in the village, rather than with a highly paid official who would only pay occasional visits. The Syston (Leicestershire) Recreation Committee at a recent meeting chose as a recreation ground a Lin field occupied by their colleague, Mr. Hickling. The latter, however, refuses to let the field, hence the con- sideration of the question of the provision of a recreation space has been postponed. As a means of obtaining the money requisite for the provision of a public recreation ground at Stoney Stanton (Leicestershire), it has been suggested in the Parish Canncil that arrangements be made for the holding of a bazaar and the giving of a few entertain- ments. Mr. J. Shepherd, chairman of the Antony (Corn- wall) Parish Council has (says the County Council Times) presented to the Council a silver medal as a memento of the formation of the Parish Council, and as an insignia of office, to be worn at all meetings by the chairman. The medal bears on the face the Cornish arms on a raised shield, and on the reverse side the names of the chairman, vice-chairman, clerk, and the members of the Council. The inscription is as foTiows To commemorate the establishment of Parish Councils in the 57th year of the reign of her Majesty Queen Victoria." The East Budleigh Parish Council are anxious to know what has become of a charity known as Duke's Gift, founded in 1607, and consisting of a poor-house. The clerk believed the property was sold with the consent of the vestry and the Poor-law Commis- sioners about 1846, and the interest from the pro- ceeds is applied annually by the board of guardians towards the reduction of the poor-rate of the parish. The Council do not consider that course would bene- fit the poor, and the chairman has been requested to ask the Charity Commissioners whether the annual income is so applied with the sanction of their board. Mr. W. Hurst, chairman of the Earl Shilton Parish Council, has written to the Hinckley (Leices- tershire) District Council to the effect that, owing to the complaints received as to the water supply of the parish, it was unanimously resolved by the Parish Council that the Parochial Committee should in- spect every property in the parish. The inspec- tion was carried out on March 9 and 11. It was found that 40 properties, consisting of I 140 houses, were without a supply of water, and several of the properties had been without for several months. Eleven out of the 40 properties had no wells at all, or any legal right to other wells as far as could be ascertained; 12 wells were reported as having barely sufficient supply for the number of houses connected with them, and at the remainder the pumps were out of order. The District Council Lo"ve referred the matter to a committee. Upon the Parish Council the Local Government Act, 1894, has conferred certain powers, in respectrto the acquisition, control, and maintenance of rights- of-way. The Council being a corporate body, its powers, duties, and liabilities are governed by the Statute creating it; and by the interpretation of the words of that Statute, in their ordinary gram* niatical meaning, the Council must (as the Parish Councils Journal remarks) be guided. Footpaths are dealt with in the following sections; Section 8. (1) (g), The Parish Council shall have power to acquire by agreement any right-of-way, whether within their parish or an adjoining parish, the acqui* sition of which is beneficial to the inhabitants of the parish "r any part thereof. 13. (1), The consent of the Parish Council and of the District Council shall be required for the stopping, in whole or in part, or diversion of a public right-of-way within a rural parish (2), A Parish Council may, subject to the provisions of this Act with respect to restriction on expenditure, undertake the repair and main- tenance of all or any of the public footpaths within their parish, not being footpaths at the side of a public road; but this power shall not, nor shall the exercise thereof, relieve any other authority or person from any liability with respect to such repair and maintenance. The Council is not created the high- way authority that function rests with the District Council, so the exercise of their powers by the Parish Council is not likely to cause any contention. What is for the benefit of the inhabitants will be the motive to guide the action of the Council, and each act will be executed for the purpose of attaining that object. litigation is unlikely. Anyone will think twice before assailing the Council, for, should one fail, the Public Authorities Protection Act, 1893, dooms one to pay his adversaries' costs as taxed between solicitor and client.

THIS world would be a happy world And men would all be brothers, If people did themselves one-half That they expect of others. JITBTIC* DUVAL, who sat on the United States Supreme Bench for 25 years, serving from 1811 to 1836, was a representative from Maryland to the first Congress, and while a member he and William B. 2? ^r'rginia, boarded in Philadelphia with a •"u n8, This lady had a daughter who was neither young nor-—taciturn. Giles and Duval became great friends, but after they left Congress they lost sight of each other for a time. They met again in Washington some years after, when Giles was Senator and Duval Comptroller of the Treasury. They were happy in the revival of old times, and were enjoying themselves in chatting about them until the Senator inquired of Duval: And what has become, I wonder, of that cackling old maid, Jennie Gibbons?" "She i Is Mrs. Duval, 8ir!" was the reply; and then the pourerotion became lotuewbftt itrauwd.

-J. ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH IN WALES. IMPORTANT PAPAL BRIEF. The Tablet" announces that Pope Leo XIII has issued a brief severing 11 Welsh counties from the dioceses to which they now belong and forming them into a separate Vicariat-Apostolic. The county of Glamorganshire is for the present not to be inolnded in this Welsh vieariat. In Low Week the Catholic Bishops will choose three names and submit them to the Pope, who will then appoint the first Vicar- Apostolic for the Principality.

Jf Homocea makes Good || jl' Compl^ions. jr THERE is nothing more beau- A tiful on God's earth than a/A bright, clear, healthy complexion. M Yet how few people have it. They lif allow Eczema, Pimples, Bruises, Y; Burns, Boils, and Cuts to have their <O own way until all beau y vanishes. | Homocea f will restore what seemed hopelessly wr wlost. Apply a little to the disfigured jC^ <|(>>part, and it will not only relieve pain,-0> Abut will leave the skin in a perfectlyAl llv.clear, healthy condition. M )j. Homocea is sold by dealers in medicine at jV\ yj?is. ry2d. and 2S. qd. p~r box or can be had JKi, direct from the Homocea Co., 2r, Hamilton jflL W Square, Birkenhead, post free for TS. jd. ana W Postal Orders preferred. <i\

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