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LOCAL AND DISTRICT NEWS.
LOCAL AND DISTRICT NEWS. CARDIGAN ARTILLERY.—The conduct of the men has been excellent, and in the town they present a smart appearance. On Sunday morning they attended St. Michael's Church and St. Paul's Wesleyan Chapel. Although they bad only been in training for a week their marching was very good. The band is under the conductorship of Sergt-Trumpt. Wright, and their performances are creditable. The officere on duty are Capt. Lushington, R.A., adjutant, Major Taunton, Capt. Jenks, and Lieut. Lloyd-Hughes. The men are drilled on the Vicarago field, in the Athletic Club's ground. We are asked ta warn children not to tease the regimental goat, especially on Sundays, for although the animal is good natured enough, it may if irritated, hurt some of the youngsters. DR TIBBI.ES' COCOA.—This cocoa, which has attained a world-wido popularity, is a combination of cocoa, kola, and hops, all of which are substances of marvellous dietetic value, and experience proves that it is a food and a stimulant, and is therefore suitable to all ages and classes. SUCCESS.—Mr John Hugh Phillips, son of Mr Pryse Phillips, Little Darkgate street, whose entrance as clerk into one of the Chartered Banks in London we recorded last week, received his early education at the National School, under Mr Ainsleigh Jones. From there he went to Ardwyn School, and on this school being transferred to become the County School, Phillips entered for an open scholarship and was bracketed third on the list. He was an admirable pupil at the County School, and was a good all round scholar, being particular!y good in French and Chemistry. He won a prize offered about a year ago by the Head Master, for the best papers on "Johnson" (Leslie Stephens' book) and "The Primer of English Literature (Stopford Brookes' handbook). And last Christmas he won one of the two form prizes in the highest class, offered by the Governing Body. Phillips was captain of the sohool football team, and was an admirable player, and much liked by his fellow pupils. SUDDEN DEATH OF A COMMERCIAL TRAVELLER. —Mr William Lewis, a commercial traveller, of Cardiff and formerly of Merthyr, who had come into the town on Monday evening, with the view of spend- ing a few days for the purpose of recruiting his health died suddenly at the residence of Mrs Davies, con- fectioner, Pier street, during the course of the night, or early Tuesday morning. The deceased gentleman, who was 68 years of age, was an uncle of Mr Henry Hicks Davies, photographer, Pier St., and was found dead in bed by Miss Elizabeth Jones, at half. past eight, on Tuesday morning,when she entered the bed- room with the deceased geutleman's breakfast. Mr Lewis, who was subject to heart disease, only buried his wife at Cardiff, the previous Saturday, which makes the sad event the more painful to his relatives and friends. PASTORAL.—Mr C. Parry Thomas, of the Aberyst- wyth Baptist College, has accepted a call to the pastorate of the English Baptist Church at Mont- gomery, and will OPBUAESOQ 1UI dBttM ttt the WlOM of the tern* 4 r YOUNG MEN'S INSTITUTE,This institute was formally opened with a smoking concert on Thursday evening. MEMORIAL SERVICE.—A memorial service in honour of Nlir, Willard, the irreafc 'temperapc^ reformer of the United States of America, who wa* very well known in this country. was held at tha English Congregational Church, "Portland street, at eight o'clock, on Pnnday evening. The meeting was presided over by Principal T. F. Roberts, U.C.W.. the introductory service being taken hy the Rav T. A. Panry, pastor of the churoh. Mrs Principal Roberts read a well written sketch of Miss Willard'* life, following which Principal Roberts emphasized the lessons of Miss Willard's active life, making particular mention of her connection with the estab- lishment of the British Women's Temperance Associa- tion. COLLEGIATE BOAT RACE.—A boat race between two Col'eze crews, representative of Science and Arts, on Saturday, was witnessed by a large number of people from the Promenade Pier and the Marino terrace, the course, which was a trying one, extending from the Pier to a boat achored off Claraoh and back. Dr McIntyre acted as judge, with Councillor Robert Peake acting as sfartar. The Arts crew got away first, and maintaining the leal to the finish von easily. The following wire the crews Arts J. Mellor (stroke), 'I. E. Soddy, S. O. Morgan, C. Smith (bow), A. P. Daviea (cox). Science Ravei»den (stroke), Bodfan Griffiths, F. R. Parkes, C. O'Brien (bow), K. C. Allen (cor). BOARD OF GUARDIANS.—A special meeting of the Board of Guardians was held on Monday, for the purpose of opening tenders for the supply of pro- visions and other necessaries for the en«uing six months, when the following were present-Mr David Lloyd, chairman, Messrs Richard Edwards, Thomas Jones, T. E. Salmon, B. E. Morgan, John Jenkins, Evan Simon. W. A. Miller, J. B. Morgan, Richard Davies, and David Davies, clerk. The following tenders were accepted—Printing, Ac., Mr John Morgan, Observer," ani Messrs Evans Brothers drapery, Mr John Thomas boots, Mr Edwin Peters tailoring, Mr Richard Vaughan cartage of stone, Mr J. E. Theophilus firewood, Mr Thomas Benjamin coal, Mr Charles Meebtn meat, Mr H. P. Edwards coffins, Mr David Williams grocery, Mr Thomas Griffiths, Mr T. Powell, Mr William Richards, and Messrs James and Co disinfectants, Mr E. P. Wynne ironmongery, Messrs M. H. Davis & Sons. Those, who are in want of good value for their money, and a large stock to select from would do well to go to J. Walter Evans. 19, Great Darkgate street, who is now showing a splendid selection of new goods for the present season. New overcoats, to fit all ages, in a variety of qualities. Special attention given to boys' clothing. Girls and ladies' jackets in the newest styles, flannels, blankets, and household goods of every description. A call will be esteemod a favour; orders per post promptly attended to. SALEM CHAPEL.—On Wednesday evening Prof Anwyl gave a lecture at the Literary Society, the subject being" The Customs of the Old Welsh." The lecturer besran with the testimo y of the Greek and Latin writers. Diodorus Sicnlus tells how our ancestors fought in chariots, their mode of reaping and keeping the corn, their housep, their government and many princes, and their hospitility. Another e<¡rly writer refers to their chariot fighting and tattooing- A writer of about 80 A.D. also refers to these facts and their coracles. Julius Caestr tcok a lively interest in onr ancestor3, and as is known described very fully his visits to these islands. The lecturer surveyed rapidly the descriptions given of the Druids and the Knights, the excommunication of offenders against the law?, the Arehdraid, the Druids as teachers, aud the r writings in Greek character", their religious d ctrines, and the gods, Apollo, Mercury, Minerva, &c., whom they specially worshipped. Heferences were made to the acconnts given by Strabo and by Tacitns in his "Agricoli." The second section of the lecture was given to early British Historians, who, like Gildas, gave an acconnt of our country, but wrote in Latin. Then came the purely Welsh histoms which were the sources from which much information about our ancestors' customs were to be got. This last section was particularly instructive, and the lecturer's descrip- tion of the following names were mnch appreciated— tru Had, drysor, cogydd, gwas ystafell, gostegwr, distain, penhebogydd. The audience teemed much pleased with the derivation which Prof Anwyl gave of such common Vvelsh words as oyfaill, brenin, amaeth, tenia, &c. Mr Rees Jones, borough surveyor, pro- posed arid Mr Morgan A. Richards seconded, a cordial vote of thanks to Professor Anwyl. Mr D. Cynddelw Williams read tllO minutes of the previous meeting and made some announcements. OBIT PART.—The sad death of Mr Tom Jones, car- penter, second son of Mr David Jones, Tanyfynwent) Ulan bad arn, took p'aoa at his residence, Qunbeo row Llanbadarn, early (n Tuesday afternoon, after a brief illness. Mr Jones, who was 41 ears of pge, had been a member of the ancient ord r of the Hearts of Oak for a nombor of years. He leaver a widow and two children to monrn his death. The funeral will take place on Satnrday, JBWELLKRT.—For firet'class Jewellery, &c., cal at the Shop of Edward Vaughan Rees, WorkiDg Lapidary, and Gold and Silver Smith, 2, King-street, near the College. Repairs done on the shortest notice. CARDIGAN ARTILLERY.— Mr Charles James Spencer has been gazetted second-lieutenant. GYMNASTIC DISPLAY.—On Saturday evening an excellent gymnastic display was given by College stnlents in the examination Hall. The chair was occupied by Mr T. K. Brighouae, M.A., and there was a large attendance. The team comprised Mr F. L. Cat cell (champion), Mr G. Ambrose Williams, Mr Evan Robert", Mr Chas. O'Brien, Mr A. P. Davie*, and Mr A. W. Warrington, whilst Mr Fisher Mr Halliwell, Mr Duerdon, Mr A. Green, and Mr R. M. Shaxby also took part. The programme included* exercil,es on the parallel bar, bar bells, horizontal bar, Indian clubs, ring*, trapeze and rope climbing, finishing off with a tuff of war, in which Arts (captained by Mr J. Mellor), beat Soience (with Mr L. R. Roose as eaptain) by two to one. The exercises were remarkably well done, and the spectators showed their nnmistakeable appreciation of the various feats. During the evening Mrs Warrington presented the gold championship medal to Mr Cattell. SongB were given by Miss Lily Morgan, Miss Alice Evans, Mr Jack Thomas and Mr T. J. Rera, all of whom were deservedly appTii,)dol. The orchestra which played selections, comprised Messrs E, M.' Sfcholes, H. Hughes, B. L*ke, J, H. Rowe, D. Jones, D. C. Rowe, Littlehales, H. Eo Wheatley and W. J. William", and Miss Rose Evans, accom- panied one of the veoalists. SOIREE.-On Wednesday evening a very Buooessfu1 soiree was given by the Junior Radical Club, at the Assembly Rocfns, when the chair was ooenpied b Alderman W. H. Palmer. The proceeding terminated with a very laughable farce, entitled In Possession," which was remarkably well played by members of the Club's dramatic society. CHURCH LEAGUE.—On Tuesday evening the Rev J. E. Lloyd read a very interesting paper on Bishop Morgan's Bible. Archdeacon Protheroe presided, and a discussion followed. A soiree will be held on Tuesday, April 26th. A BULL'S HEAD.—Mr David Howell is exhibiting in his shop window the head of the bull ''Cymro," bred by him at Nantcellan Fawr. POSTAL FACILITIES.—Postal orders will be issued at the following sub-post offices from April 1st :— Penrhyncooh, Cwmaymlog, Llanwrin. Penygoes, Talyllin, Aberllefenny, Glandovey. Eglwysfach will be a money order office instead of Glandovey. DEATH OF AN OLD TOWNSMAN.—The death of Mr Richard Samnel, late poor rate collector of this town took place at Stratford, London, on Wednesday, the 16th inst.. aged 74 years. The deceased gentleman was the third son of the late Mr Richard Samuel, shoemaker, Bridge street, and was a member of one of the oldest families in the town. Mr Samuel held the office of collector of poor rates for a. large number of years, and on resigning the office he removed to Liverpool and subsequently to London where he was interested in the milk trade. OBITUARY.—The death occurred on the 15th inst.) at Ardwyn, Glanamman, Carmarthenshire, of Mrs Ann Edwards, wife of the late Mr D. Edwards, formerly master of the Aberystwyth British School, afterwards at Carnarvon, whence he removed to Cwmamman. Mrs Edwards was the second daughter of the late Rev Edward Hughes of Aberystwyth, and was first married to Mr Davies, surveyor of taxes of Aberystwyth, Ruthin, Carmarthen, and Reading districts, by whom there were four children, two sons and two daughters, who survive their parents. Mr Edwards, her last husband, who was a native of Pembroke Dock, was a good musician and a success- ful conductor. Mrs Edwards walt also a member of a musical family and excelled as a soprano singer. The deceased lady, who was much respected by all who knew her, enjoyed her nsual good health up to six days of her death, but having a weak heart she succumbed to an attack of influenza to the deep sorrow of her children and relatives.
TckumTcASE.
TckumTcASE. As oor local readers will know,Mr RICHARD STABLING and his hackney carriage have been an institution in Aberystwyth for at least a quarter of a century, and he has be- come essential to the convenience of people who have occasion to travel, as well as to visitors during the season. He is as well known in the town as is the town clock, and is quite as trustworthy in the discharge of his duties. And what, therefore, must have been his feelings last Christmas when he received a formal notice, from the Railway Company, to give up his stand at the railway station at the end of March. When a man is young it does not make much difference to him whether he lives in one town or another, and whether he gets a meal in their proper time or not. Bat when he gets into middle ag-e it is otherwise. Then circumstances have changed, and be dislikes change. It is said that the Company are depriving Mr STARLING of his stand in order that it may be trans- ferred to the Hotel Cambria. No one can possibly object to the Hotel Cambria being euppned with a stand at the railway station, for it ought to be accommodated. But surely no humane person can commend the conduct of the Company in depriving an old customer of the means by which he gains his livelihood in order that the Hotel may be accommodated. As the town increases the Railway Company ought to provide increased accommodation, 88 as to keep up with the times. It is right and reasonable that a first-class hotel should be provided with a stand for its bus. but not at the expense of an individual, nor by depriv- ing the public of the only conveyance which is available to them. Considerable feeling has been aroused in Aberystwyth in consequence of this arbitrary action on the part of the Company, and it is understood that some of the leading tradesmen will transfer their traffic to the M. & M. Railway or the steamer whenever it may be possible, as a protest. How far Mr DENNISS, the manager, may be responsible for this act is not known, bat he is certainly held responsible for it by the public. But it is easy to foresee that the Aberystwyth public will not willingly allow themselves to be deprived of the use of the only hackney carriage plying between the town and the station, and there will be some ruction* in the near future.
EAST AND WEST WALES RAILWAY.
EAST AND WEST WALES RAILWAY. THE ROUTE—11. Br OSCAR S. EVANS. Cardiganshire has claims to favourable Considerations that are not exceeded by any other county in the Principality. Possessing one of the richest metalliferous areas in the kingdom, it has for centuries contributed its quota to the national wealth. The citizens of London especially, ought to feel a sense of something like personal gratitude towards the county, for was it not the fortune he amassed from these inexhaustible resources that enabled Sir Hogh Myddleton, the friend of Sir Walter Raleigh, to bestow upon the Metropolis that splendid memorial of munifi- cent patriotism—the New River Water Snpply ? And royalty itself, in the person of the Martyr King has had very intimate relations with the county. Albeit these were perhaps not quite of a character to raise our notions of regal dignity. Charles I borrowed from Mr Thomas Bushell-who had succeeded Sir Hugh Myddleton in forming the Royal Mines in Cardiganshire—the respectable sum of £40,000. 'Nor was this all, for in addition to innumerable other services this zealous royalist appears to have provided the King's Army with clothing, accoutrements, ordinance and ammunition, even supplying from among his own miners a fully equipped regimem tu assist the harrassed and fugitive forces of his sovereign. Although there is no record of Bushell ever having been compensated for his nacrifices, a. letter addressed to him by Charles in June, 1643, enumerates the as manie true services you have done ns in these times of trying a subject's loyalty." A mint was established in the Castle at Aber- ystwyth with Bushell as warden and master- vrorker, and English silver coins of various denominations, which may be seen at many JMiblic museums, as well as in the private col- ections of numismatists, were issued from it. At Pontrhydygroes the line, leaving the Tstwyth, pursues a more northerly course, passing near he woll-known Devil's Bridge and Fills, wbfre a ftatioA will be constructed. ø These famous fatts, four in number, are the theme of one of Wordsworth's sonnets, and since his time lesser bards innumerable have sung their praises. During the summer months visitors from far and near pour in to this picturesque spot in brakes, char-a-bance, wagonettes, and every other mode of vehicular conveyance, not to mention the highly popular bicycle, and that equine curiosity, Shanks' pony. The result is that the resources even of the spacious and well-appointed hotel at the place are often taxed beyond their capacity, and al fresco picnicing is resorted to—doubtless without any diminution either of appetite or enjoyment. With the advent of the new line, and the more rapid and con- venient means of access that it will afford, it is safe to predict that the Devil's Bridge will become a still more potent centre of attrac- tion. Studsnts of folk-lore may be interested to learn that the Devil's Bridge is, as its name suggests, one of the numerous structures of the kind that may be found in this country and on the continent, the architecture of which has been popularly ascribed to his Satanic Majesty. It is, however, only fair to say that antiquaries agree in.crediting the original bridge to the Monks of Strata Florida Abbey, and its Cymric name, Pont-y-Mynach, which means, not Devil's Bridge, but Monks' bridge, supports this view. It may be noted c' that there are, properly speaking, two bridges, the lower and original structure being now a mere curve of rode masonry, built, it has been conjectured, in the 11th or 12th century, and the more modern arch above it, built in 1753. It has a span of some 30 feet, and is thrown across a chasm 114 feet above the first fall, and 324 feet from the bottom of the torrent that roars below. There is a similar double bridge, bearing an identical title in the Alpine Pass of St. Gothard. Leaving Devil's Bridge the line will pro- ceed in a north-easterly direction through the little known but very lovely Mynach Valley, until it comes into the immediate neighbour- hood of the great Plynlimmon range, and far away in the distance, as the route winds its way among the heights, glimpses are caught of Snowdon and Cader Idris, imposing in clear-cut contour and varied lines, or softened and sublimated by purple mists. There will be two tunnels only, upon the whole line of route, and the first and longer of the two will be situated in this neighbour- el hood, where the mountain terminates and flanks the valley of the Mynach, and on its northern side slopes precipitously towards the rapid waters of the Wye. This tunnel will be over a mile in length, and almost im- mediately upon emerging from its western extremity, the tram will stop at Wye," as it is intended to call the new railway station on the bank of that famous river. Plynlimmon is the source of the Severn and the Wye, as well as of other less im- portant streams. Possessing a common origin it might have besn expected that they would display similar if not identical characteristics yet it would- be difficult to name two rivers that are more strikingly dissimilar. From source to mouth the Severn floj^s along in almost unruffled calm—"strong without r,ige, without oe'rflowing, full." The Wye upon the other hand in its changeful and capricious course reminds one of Southey's description of the Cateract of Lodore," now rushing down a declivity, now dancing over boulders, at one movement roaring through mountain gofges, and again stretching into a wide expanse of water. Not less noteworthy are the distinctive formations of the river beds, that of the Severn being almost uniformly sandy, while the bed of the Wye is as consistently of a. rocky type. Another river, the Afon Tarenig joins the Wye near the new railway station, and helps to swell the volume of its waters as it winds its way to the sea.
JSTEWS AND OBSERVATIONS:
JSTEWS AND OBSERVATIONS: ORIGINAL AND SELECTED. In the House of Commons, on Friday, in reply to Mr VATJGHAN DAVIES, Mr GOSCHEN. First Lord of the Admiralty, said that it did not appear to be necessary that a coastguard station should be placed between New Quay and Carnarvon, for the protection of the revenue or for naval purposes. In reply to a further question from Mr VAUGHAN DAVIES, Mr HANBUBY said he hoped to be able to provide telephonic com- munication between New Quay and Llan- granog coastguard stations in the coarse of the next financial year. In another column will be found an account of the funeral of Mr WILLIAM EVANS, New Row, whose death was announced in our last issue. Mr EVANS, who was highly respected, was very useful in his neighbourhood, and was a faithful Churchman and Conservative. As might therefore be expected, the fUDeral was very largely attended. At the Blaenau Festiniog Police Court, on Friday, THOMAS JONES, hawker, of Amlwch, was charged on the Coroner's warrant with the wilful murder of a woman with whom he had been cohabiting for a con- siderable time. The man is supposed to have beaten the woman at night, in the country, and afterwards dragged her body, which was almost naked, into a field some distance off. The ground was covered with snow at the time, and blood was to be traced. The prisoner was committed to the assizes for the capital offence. THOMAS JONES is a native of North Wales, and his parents are both alive, so that he is not, as has been suggested, a native of Aberystwyth. At an inquest held at Manchester, on Friday, the mother of a suffocated child said she was the mother of twenty-one children, of whom fifteen died young, whereupon the Coroner said:—"That means that there has been something wrong somewhere-some carelessness or improper treatment. If she kept rabbits and lost fifteen out of twenty-one, and someone told her she was doing wron, in the way she was keeping them, she would alter it." Wales took part in three international matches on Saturday. In the association match at Motherwell, Scotland won by five goals to two. In the rugby football match at Limerick, Wales beat Ireland by eleven points to three. The international hockey match between England and Wales was played in Manchester, Borland winning by DOTIO goals to 0006, Lord ROSSBERY, the late Liberal Prime Minister, said, the other evening-" I believe in the predominance of the British Empire as the animating and governing principle in the civilization of the world," and added, later on-" I regret very greatly in that connection the illness of the Prime Minister, Lord SALISBURY, for he has an almost match- less experience of foreign affairs." It is nice to find rival Prime Ministers acknowledging each others merits. For some time past the London Star has with some amount of ostentation published lists of advertisements which it has refused to insert in its columns. On more than one occasion we have twitted it with at the same time inserting money-lenders' announcements, and therefore it is gratifying to us to find that in consequence of the revelations made before the Parliamentary Committee on Money-lending, loan office advertisements in any form will not in future be inserted in The Star. Almost ninety-nine money-lenders who advertise are sharks who ought to be punished. We ceased' to publish money- lender's advertisements years ago. On Thursday the County Council of Car- diganshire elected Mr J. C. HARFORD, Falcondale, as chairman for the year. Mr HARFORD is the Conservative candidate for the county, and as the majority of the mem- bers are Liberals this is looked upon as a graceful act, and as an appreciation of Mr HARFORD'S services in his non-political capacity. On Wednesday evening the MAYOR pre- sented a binocular to Capt. DAVID JAMES, and a silver 'medal each to Capt. JOHN EVANS, first mate, and Mr JOHN THOMAS, second mate, of the ship Caradog," for rescuing seven of the crew of the Norwegian barque Caledonia," these being the gifts of the Norwegian Government. An account of the proceedings will be found in another column. The recipients were heartily applauded by the meeting, which was held at the Town Hall. The Aberystwyth District Council, on Monday, decided to share with the Machyn- Ileth authorities in the cost of erecting a footbridge at Nantllyn over the stream which divides North from South Wales. They also decided, at the request of the Llanrhystyd and Llangwyrvfon Parish Councils, to take over a piece of road known as Lon Sais. Reference was made by Mr JAMES JONES to the state of a road in his neighbourhood which is not satisfactory. Mr CHAKLES DAVIES made a very wise proposal, which was seconded by Mr MILLER, that a representation should be made to the Local Government Board with a view to regulations being issued imposing the duty upon all water companies to submit periodi- cally at their own expense an analysis of the water supplied to all District Councils. Mr JOHN ROWLANDS, sanitary inspector, reported that he had inspected several mines with the view of preventing the pol- lution of rivers, and it was agreed that* the officials should pay strict attention to the work. A vote of thanks was unanimously accorded to Col. FEILDEN for the valuable services he had rendered in the matter. Mr MILLER proposed a vote of thanks to the Chairman, Mr J. B. MORGAN, for the way in which he had discharged his duties during the year. The thanks of the meet- ing were also accorded to Mr CHARLES DAVIES, vice-chairman, Mr HUGH HUGHES, clerk, and Mr D. DAVIES, deputy clerk. We are sorry to find that Mr J. M. WILLIAMS, Brynbwl, has decided not to stand again as a candidate for the District Council. MrWiLiAAMS was a very good member, and it is to be hoped that when an opportunity offers itself he will again place his services at the disposal of the public. We are pleased to find that the Rev W. MORGAN, Wesleyan minister, Erwyd House, is recovering from his indisposition. The Irish Local Government Bill was read on Monday night, with a division,
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MR VAUGHAN DAVIES, M.P. Mr Vaughan Davies, M.P., has been added to the 8tanding Committee on Trade. Mr Davies hopes that the Government will exempt small coasters of a hapdred tons and under ffQJØ dues dump* nader tho Light Dbm Sill,
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.Lh. t A. GARDENING GOSSIP. (From" Gardening Illustrated.") CONSERVATORY. Givo weak liquid-manure to plants in bud, such as Pelargoniums, Cinerarias, lioscs, and Calceolarias. Twice a week will be often enough. Lilies Harrisi and longiflorum are coming forward. There is a great demand for these at Easter, and they are useful at other seasons when they can bo had in bloom. Insects are sure to give trouble where Lilies arc grown, so it is better to be prepared. Wo find vaporising tho best remedy for all kinds of aphides and thrips: the vapour penetrates everywhere. Freesias should be neatly staked; they aro usually grown in 5-incli pots, eight or nine bulbs in a pot, but for conservatory work larger pots may be used, and the bulbs inserted somewhat thickly. Narcissi are still a feature under glass. The Pheasant-eyed are elegant for cutting. Cut Narcissi should be mixed with their own foliage; foliage is as im- portant, as flowers, and forms one of the difficulties of the garden where many cut flowers are required. The different forms of Asparagus are very useful, though somewhat difficult to obtain in sufficient quantity. The common Asparagus is a charming little plant in a 3-in. or 4-in, pot. If a number of yearling plants are potted up early in the year they will come very useful for many decorative purposes, and the foliage is light and elegant for cutting. Tulips for room decoration may be lifted out of boxes with bulbs and roots entire and placed in damp Moss in vases or dishes for table decoration. They are rather pretty mixed with small Ferns. Climbers are .moving rapidly now, and will require frequent attention to keep them in condition. Disbud weakly growths, as crowded plants cannot flower so well. Lilies in a dormant state, such as auratulll and the lancifolium section, must not be allowed to get dust-dry; Lilies soon suffer if kept dry too long. Repot Tuberous Begonias in good loam and leaf-mould and sand. Agapanthus umbcllatus is a useful conservatory plant, and soon makes a large specimen if allowed pot room enough. Thwe has been no frost yet to injure blossoms which have been reasonably sheltered with netting. Pears will be the most likely to suffer, as the blossom-buds are very forward, and there is not much chance of sheltering them. Still, those who have the means might find it advisable to cover the wall Pears with fishing-nets. There is a great pro- tection in these, and they also break up ana cast off the storms of hail and sleet. Let anyone who doubts this stand under a fishing-net stretched tightly from top of the wall to cover a space a yard wide at the bottom of the wall during a storm, and note how little of it reaches the wall, and also observe how the cold winds are broken up and dispersed. These experiences are useful. Scarify the soil among Strawberries, and if there are any slugs about dress the ground with lime or soot. Top- dressings are always useful. To obtain fine fruit the plants must be well nourished. Though I am in favour of planting Strawberries in July or August, where enough plants were not planted, then set out more now, and sow Onions between the rows, or plant Lettuces, or some dwarf crop between. It will be better not to let spring-planted Strawberries bear first season. Make up hot-beds for Melons. If there was any mildew in the late vinery, dress now with Gishurst compound, adding more sulphur. Tkia wash should be used before the buds break. TBUKTAJJLE GARDEN. The land is in good order for seed sowing, and it is scarcely necessary to particularise, but to sow something of everything. The Turnip-rooted Beet is a valuable early variety, and turns in quickly. This should be sown early in March for first crop, and the long-rooted varieties in April. On dry, porous land salt is a good dressing for Beet, Onions, Carrots, and most crops, except, Potatoes. In dry seasons I have sowed salt thinly between the rows of vegetables with great advantage. Those who are thinking of growing Cardoons should sow seeds for first crop now in small pots in a warm frame, to be hardened off and planted out in prepared trenches in May. The second sowing may be made in the trenches early in June. Plant sets of the Chinese Artichokes in rows 18in. to 2ft. apart. Prick out early-sown Celery in boxes, and keep in warm-frame till some growth has been made. Sow Main Crop Celery. Where many plants are re- quired a small hot-bed is usually maae up, and the seeds sown thinly and lightly covered. The young plants are pricked out when strong enough. It is important that Celery should be grown right through without check. Plant Cucumbers in frames; also French Beans, Lettuces, Radishes to come on early. All ttveBe things, except Cucumbers and French Beans, mar be sown outside on the early border. Winter Spiaach is now yielding freely. More of this should be sown in autumn.
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COUNTY COURT. FRIDAY. Before Ilia Honour Judge William Evans. AN INTERPLEADER ACTION. This wai an action arising out of the seizure of a cow, claimed by Elizabeth Jones, 14, Poplar row, and John Jones, GartVawr, Llanilar, the executior creditor being Joel VVoolfe, 26, Herbert etreet, High- town, Manchester, jeweller, Evaa Jones, Popla1 row, labourer, the claimant's husband, being the Defendant. Mr T. J. Samuel appeared for the execution creditor, Mr W. P. Owen representing Elizabeth Jones, and Mr Hngh Hughes, the ether claimant, who c'aimed in respect of rent due. Elizabeth Jones said she lived in Poplar row, and bad not resided with her husband for a good many years. Their landlord refused to let the house to him in 1890, and she took the place herself, carrying on a little shop for some three years. Witness produced the receipts for rent paid, bearing out her statement. In 1894 she sold milk for the Brynllwyd people on oommission: with the result that she was able to save a few pounds. She also bought and sold a few fowls. In 1895 when the Brynllwyd people were giving up the place, in order not t> lose her customers, she attended the sale and purchased a cow for X9 12i1 6". "he signed a note for the cow, a.td a balance of X2 128 6d of the amount stilltromained unpaid.|She became tenant of a field owned by Mr John Jones, Gartu, and was still tenant of the p!aoe. The cow was tiken by the bailiff when in Mr Joues' field. The oow with a fowl or two was her only means of livelihood. The cow was sold by the Bailiff, for money claimed by Woolfe. The cow fetched about Y,6, whereas it was worth .£10, it being a young cow and in profit at the time. She bad tried to come to an arrangement with Mr Samuel to prevent the cow being sold, bnt failed. In cross-examination the Witness stated that she bought the cow with tha monqy she hai raved when selling the milk for the Brynllwyd people. She never told him that the cow was given her by her father. The original olaim was in respect of a wat::h sold to her SjOn, and she told Woolfe to tike it back. No dress material was purchased by Witness. The Judge subsequently said that be was satisfied that the cow belonged to Mra Jones, and gave judg- ment in her favonr for £ 9 128 6d, less ..£5 12s 6d, the sum paid into court, with costs. ADJOURNED. An action in which the Rev R. J. Edwards, the Vicarage, Corris, sued Mr William Owen, Braichgooh Iun. Corris, for the recovery of.£28, arrears of rent, being an act. on cammeaoed in the High Court of Justice and sent by order of the District Registrar, under section 65 of the County Courts Act of 1888 to be tried in this Court, was adjourned, on the applica- tion of Mr Martin Woosnam, Newtown, who appeared for the Defendant, the parties being hopeful of com- ing to an arrangemeut. Mr John Rowlands, Machyn- lleth, appeared for the plaiutiff. CLAIM FOR WORK DONE. Elizabeth Hughes, Pwllhobi, Llanbadarn, sued Mary Parry, Queen street, butcher, for the recovery of .£1108 Od for work done as dressmaker. The Plaintiff stated that she was working at the Defendant's house for some nine weeks, and was to be paid at tha rate of Is per day. Some of the money had been paid on account. The Defendant said she was quite willing to pay the girl all that was due to her, but she never worked nine weeks for her. Her father and mother sent after her to come home twice, and the Sergeant of the Police also came after her. Witness could not afford to engaire her for nine weeks, and never asked her. She owed the plaintiff 4s, which she was quita willing to pay. By tile Judge The Plaintiff was at her house for three weeks and a half doing nothing, and went out for a v alk to the country whenever she pleased. The Plaintiff denied the accuracy of this statement, and Thfj Judge inquired if the parties were not friends. Tha Defendant replied that they were not, but the Plahtiff was supposed to be courting her son, and they had a quarrel. Tha Judge remarked that it appeared to be a family quariel. Dai Mathias, Defendant's son-in-law, was oalled 644 f erofrrottf tlw rtafciawt that the flliaWlwM
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mmmrrfirdiiftmnn i—imdi^hwin miTi í BOROUGH MAGISTRATES' COURT. WEDNESDAY. BofoTf—John SurlKing (mayor), John Morgan, T. H- HSJor.es, ihoinas Griffiths, and John Lewis, Esqs. SCHOOL CASE. Uanm-h Evans, Fnirnfnin Court, rrefecban, was RNNMI'IRI'D by MR DIVKI A. Lloyd, eehool ATTENDANCE offi.vr, with negj- ot;nv to send her child to s-chool. The i?<:noh adjou-ned the ease for a week. VACCINATION. The proceedings against William Jones, Pier street, fruiter, r, for neglecting to have his child, Lilan Scandreth, vaccinated, were further adjourned for a month, the child being still in ill-health. BIDING WITHOUT REINS. John Owen, Chalybeato court, labourer, charged by Sergeant Phillips with riding on hia cart, which was being d awn by two horpes, without reins, was fined 5s. ir.clut-iug costp. DRUNK AND REFUSING TO QUIT. Edwar l Danif'l, boa'man, was charged by D. M- Davies, l ittie Darkgnfo Mreet, with bring drnrkand refusing to quit the Vanltf, Little Darkgats street. J.r A. J. Hi%h*s, who appeared for the prosecu- tion, asked their Worships to deal with the Defendant in a rr.a-iner which would set as a dftorent to men like the Defendant who weht into licensed premises drunk and when requested to leave became violent. Unlet-K the authority of those in charge was respected they would have no control whatever, and they were running very great risks. He wa; not instructed to press the case unfairly, hnt they wished to ask the Bench to deal with the Defendant in a way which would a3t as a deterent to others. The Defendant hacl recently entered into rcuognizances, and the authority of those in charge mnst be respected. The position of the Defendant vrai a serious one. The:r worships were aware how ibese premises were properly watched by tho Police, and severe penalties weie meted out to them, and be would put it to them that tho same protection should be extended to the licensed holders as the public. The Defendant admitted the offence, and plea led for the leniency of the Bench, remarking that, know- ing his yarn had always been that he would give up the drink, he would go from t40 town. The Bench inflicted a fine of .£1 and cost", in default of which he was committed for one month with hard labour. NON-PAYMENT OF POOR RATES. Mr H. G. Atwood, poor rate collector, had issued a batch of summonses for non-payment of poor rates, but all with the exception of two were compromised. The remaining parties were W. R. Hall, 56, Marine terrace, and David Richards, Gray's Inn road, whose respective arrears totalled .£119: 8d. and 118. M., respectively. Mr Hall cross-examined the Collector at some length respecting periodical payments made by him, on receipt of his wages fortnightly, and maintained that he had asked Mr Atwood to wait until the receipt of his next wayei when he would pay the balance, but he did not wait. Mr Atwood remarked that Mr Hall had promised to pay the amouut due on Saturday last, but did not turn up. Mr tiall remarked that Mr Atwood promised to wait until he got his wajres nnxt Monday, but sooner than wait four days he summoned him. The Mayor a?ked Mr Hall if Mr Atwood bad promised to wait. Mr Hall replied that Mr Atwood was not seen. Mr Evans was told when he called for the money that t: e had not got it, and that he would be paid when he had his wages on the Monday. The Bench said they had decided to adjourn the case for a week. Mr Hall said he was much obliged to the Bench, and he would present his receipt to the next Court. Mr David Richards informed the Court that the amount due from him would have been paid had it not been for his wife's illness. If the case was adjourned for a week the money would be paid in the meantime. This caso was also adjourned for a week. EXCUSE LIST. Mr Atwood's excuse list, which totalled .£1 6s Id being the amount due from four parties, was allowed and eigned by tho Bench. TEMPORARY TRANSFER. A temporary transfer of the licens" of th3 Terminus Hotel from Mr William Thomas to Mr T. K Salmon, was granted on the application of the latt who is leaving the Lisbnrne Arms Hots' tj take prBsession of the Terminus Hotel. EXTENSION. Mr J. C. Rea, of tre Whifca Horse Hotel, applied for an extension of cne hour, on the occasion of the Boit;rg Club dinner, to be given at the Hotel that, evening. DRUNK. James Beechy. a. tmmp-nir tinman, charged by the Police with beinsr drunk in the borongh the previous evening, was discharged on promising to leave the town.
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WATER-BOTTJ.KS and decantcrs can be easily cleansec rr ™,°f a #lron3 hut wire and soft linen cloth. Half fill the bottle with suds, and let it stand for half an hour, then rub with the cloth soaped well and wrapped round the wire. When thoroughly clean rinse with clear water, and drain. Always use luke^ warm water on glass, and castile soap. For the out- side of the bottle, if it be deeply cut or fancy glass, a little ammonia in the water is excellent, and gives a fine polish. To GET THE DUST OUT (iF BUTTONS IN FURNITURE. -The following simple method acts like magic: Take a pair of bellows once or twice a week and blow round the buttons. Out flies the dirt without damaginc the leather. 8 ° To CLEAN A Krrcruw TABLE.-To whiten a table that has become discoloured, spread on it over-night a layer of wood ashes that have been previously made into a liquid paste of water. Next morning brush off the ashes and scrub with common soap and rain water without soda. The same method is excellent in cleansing boards that have been stained with grease. HOUSEHOLD MEMORANDA. — White spots upon varnished furniture will disappear if a hot plate be held over them. Eggs packed in salt can be kept for several months. Stains on copper and brass may be quickly removed by dipping half a lemon in fine salt, and then rubbing it over the stained objects. Keep kid boots in good condition by rubbing them once every week or ten days with castor oil. This will render them delightfully soft to wear, and prevent cracking. Silver spoons when used for medicine are frequently stained. These unsightly marks may be removed by rubbing them with a rag dipped in me- thylated spirit. Afterwards wash the spoon with hot water and soap, and polish in the usual way. WASHING CHINA DISHES.—In wiping china dishes do not pile one upon another while still hot. Spread out to cool off, then pack. Piling together while warm is apt to make the glaze crack. PRESERVING PATENT LEATHER.—The freshness of patent leather maybe preserved by gently wiping off spots of mud withadamp sponge, and drying with a soft cloth or an old silk handkerchief. Never touch with the backing brush. Do not allow boots to be- come dingy; rub them with a little oil or cream. The same care will keep kid boots in nice preservation; a mixture of oil and ink may be used to touch them if needed. The oil softens and the ink blackens them. CLEANING CARPETS.-For removing the spots on the carpet ox-gall or ammonia and water are excel- lent. The proportion is one tablespoonful of house- hold ammonia to four parts of water; or use one tablespoonful of ox-gall to lqt. of water. Apply with a sponge or flannel, not too wet, and rub until nearly dry. Lime spots may be removed with vinegar. This must be used quickly and washed off immediately. For tioot, cover with salt or maize and sweep up. To remote ink spots, pour on milk, and as it becomes coloured absorb with a blotting or other soft absor- bent paper; coarse butcher's paper is good. As soon as the ink is removed, wash with warm water and castile soap—nothing stronger—to remove the grease of the milk.
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■■■ I' 1 .¡a not working of tho ho'tss for nine weeks. The f^erceant of the Police cfvne t> ?ee ai>ont he." t.vice, and the sewing machine was collet Tor and taken away, when the PHmuff h<id not W«en therea m nth. His Honour gave judgment for 43 with cost- NON-SUITED. HU Ilmonr non-sn:t"d an a-tion entered by the Curiiv'-aifhiro Cna.) Comjnny, for 111 recoviiry of 63 Ud from Mrs Jeulriii3, Spit?, L auilar.
SKIRMISHING IN THE SOUDAN.
WEDNESDAY, 4 P.M SKIRMISHING IN THE SOUDAN. A Foreign Office despatch from Lord Cromer states that the Sirdar reports two outpost en- gagements. Cavalry on Monday were attacked at Abadar, but repulsed the enemy with loss of eight killed and seven wounded. The men displayed much dasb. The despatch continues —Enemy's Camp fires were sighted at a joint on the Atbara about eighteen miles from camp. Yesterday morning one battalion and a squadron engaged the enemy, driving them back. No casualties. Mahmoud's force still in same position.
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HOME HINTS. i, SnBBM.—Ia there anything that gives one suoh an idea of slack housekeeping as a ripped or torn sheet ? Nothing. After ragged bedclothes, one is prepared for almost any shortcoming. Of course, every thrifty housewife turns her sheets once, whether made of double-width cotton or with centre seam. And it seems as though when turned the seam ought to last as long as the cloth but it will not, if constantly folded lengthwise, so that muuh of he wear and tear of mangling falls on the team. There is a way of folding them which obviates much of this wear. Two people can do this better than one. Holding them by the four curners, fold crosswise, baring the right sides and hems together. Pull and stretch in shape, and then turn the hems over outward till even with the crosswise fold first umtie, and leaving them four double. Shwta should be cut at least three yards long, and have a 3-inch hem at each end, as they thus wear more evenly than when one end is always at the bottom. For sheets sewn up in the centre never use anything narrower than 40-inch cloth, and 42-inch or 45-inch is prefernble. DANGER IN VACANT HOUSES.—When om" occupant. take possession of n house, they will do well to take the precaution to have it thoroughly aired for nine days previous, have the cellur cleaned, the drain- pipes examined, the closets and attics cleaned and disin- fected, an^-a general over-hauling effected. Mure or leM refuse is,kivays left by the last occupants of a house, and as this undergoes putrefaction, while the windows and doors are tightly closed, the whol", house becomes infected. This explains why fevers and other germ diseases so often arise soon after the occupation of a new house. FOR the benefit of our lady readers we give them the best recipe we know of for their Christmas Plun Pudding. Take three-quarters of a pound of flour, two ounces of Borwick's baking-powder, two ouncea of bread-crumbs, one and a half pound of suet, two pounds of raisins, one pound of currants, ten ounces of sugar. two ounces of almonds, one pound of mixed candied peel, salt and spice to taste. Mix the ingre- dients well together, and add six eggs, well beaten, and three-quarters of a pint of milk; divide in two, and boil eight hours. RICEllhoUR CHMBNT.—A very convenient cement can be made from rice-flour. Mix the rice-flour well with cold water, and boil it very gently over the fire stirring it with a wooden spoon, and it will form a nice and lasting cement which will answer all pur- poses of common paste, and is also excellent in unit- ing paper, cards, etc., in many useful andomament.al styles. When made of the consistency of plaster clay, models, busts, etc., may be formed of it, and these I articles, when dry, can he made to retain polish and are very durable. HousH HINTS.—To clean a bedstead, sponge all parts of it with alum and water. A sharp knife should never be put into hot fat, which is liable to blunt it. Salt will curdle new milk; it should not, therefore, be added to milk foods until the dish is prepared. Never allow vegetable matter or bonei to be put into the dust-bin. Faint and mortar may be removed from windows by rubbing with hot vinegar. Remove mad from clothes with the edge of a penny; it is just sharp enough to do the work and will not injure the material. Knives will take a brilliant polish if rnbbed on ground charcoal. TOB BEST WAY TO MIX STARCH —Pnt 2 table- spoonfuls of starch into a rather large bowl; pour over it tpt. of cold water, and stir the mixture well with a wooden spoon until it is perfectly free from lumps. Then take the basin to the fire, and while the water is actually boiling in the kettle, pour a quart of it oyer the starch, stirring the whole time. If made properly in this manner, the starch will require no farther boiling; but, should the water not be boiling when added, the starch will not thicken, and must be put into a clean saucepan, and stirred over the fire until it boils. Take it off the fire, strain it into a elean basin, cover it up to prevent a skin forming on the top, and, when sufficiently cool that the hand. may be borne in it, starch the things. Many persons, to give a strong and smooth appearance to the linen when ironed, stir round two or three times in the starch a piece of wax-candle, which also prevents the iron from sticking. When the things are dipped into the hot starch, they should be squeezed out of it, and then just dipped into cold water and immediately squeezed dry. Care must be taken, for fine things, if roughly wrung, are liable to tear. A HINT ABOUT TABLECWTJl8. When tablecloths are beginning to wear out in the folds, cut 2in. or 3in. off one end and one side and rebem them. This pro- cess will change the places of the folds, and will add nnw life to the cloth. Napkins and towels may be treated in the MDia wap.
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MARRIAGES. MORGANS—XVANS.—March 17th, by license, at Lianfihansjel y-Creuddyn chnrch, by the Rev J. P. Evans,- viear, Mr Edward Morgans, Dolgolynea, Crosswood, to Mus Margaret Elizabeth Evans, Farmers' Arms, Llanfihangel-y«Ctenddyn. DEATHS. DAVIES.—March 11th, aged J7 year?, John David, son c'f Mr Johu Davies, Pentrelljn, Llanilar. JAMES.—March 10tn, at Cefnllwynpiod, aged 69 years, Mrs Eleanor, widow of the Rev Enoch James, late of Brynllys. JAMES.—March 16th. aired 73 years, Mr Evan James, bookseller, Pentrfllyn, LlaniUr. LEWIS.—March 22nd, aged 68 yea™, at Pier street, William Lewis, commercial traveller. MORSHEAD.—Maroh 22nd, aged 74 years, Mr Wm. Morshead, 3, Terrace road. MORGAN.-March 28nd, aged 2 years, at North parade, John David, son of Mr W. H. Morgan, oonfectioner. RItEs.-March 15th, at Terrace road, aged 63 years, Mrs Mary Rees, widow of Mr Jamea Rees, black- smith. RUTHERFORD.—March 20th, Mr James Rutherford, of the fiim of James McMillan & Co., paper merchants, Manchester. The deceased had visited Aberystwyth on behalf of his firm for 33 years. THOMAS.—March 20tb, aged 24 years, Katie, wife of Mr John Thomas, boot manufacturer, Llandilo, and eldest daughter of Mr Thomas Davies, draper. Great Darkgate street, Aberystwyth. Interred ai Llandilo.
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