The Aberystwith Observer

HARBOUR COMMITTEE. i Capt. James read the report of a meeting held on the 24th. 0 It related chiefly to the Provisional Order. Accounts were also passed.

PUBLIC LIBRARY'S SITE. The Mayor read the report of this committee, which embodied matters already made public.

GENERAL PURPOSES COMMITTEE. A report of the meeting held on the 19th Was read by Mr R. J. Jones. Permission was given to Miss Jane Ellen Jones, daughter of the late Mrs White, to Place bathing machines on the beach. The consideration of the Shop Hours Act was deferred. It was decided to purchase 5000 Souvenirs at a cost of not more than £10 per 1000. A meeting was also held on the 31st. Mr T. John was appointed, with the per- mission of the M. & M. Railway Co., to inspect the engines and boilers of steam launches. Mr Withers, Shrewsbury, was appointed in- spector of hackney carriages, at an inclusive cost of E4 10s. Od. for each inspection. The first inspection is to be held on the 24th inst. P.O. Thomas Davies was appointed inspector of Hackney carriages, subject to the consent of the Standing Joint Committee. THE TOWN BAND. Three tenders had been received for providing a band for the coming season. The Committee recomended that the tender of Mr J. H. Rowe, to provide a band of fifteen performers for £ 28 per week, to perform for two hours morning and evenings, be accepted, subject to a stipulation that at least eight of the members be professionals. Mr Davies proposed, aud Captain Doughton seconded, that the tenders be read. Mr Gibson said that the committee had dis- cussed the matter, and this was quite a new departure. M r R. J. Jones said that in committee every consideration had been given to the matter. It is not customary in this Council to re-open details in this fashion. Four voted for the amendment and six against. Mr R. J. Jones proposed that they accept Mr Rowe's tender. Mr Gibson seconded, and said that as Whitsun is three weeks later this year than last there will be a saving of three times £28. The Town Clerk said that Mr Rowe promised that the band will contain the instruments used in a military band. Mr Davies proposed that Mr Jack Edwards' band be engaged. Mr Gibson said that Mr Davies is a volunteer. Mr Davies said that Mr Edwards is pre- pared to have at least ten professional players for V30 a week. He could provide a small band for the first three weeks and the last three weeks at ten guineas, which would mean a saving of £ 120, or that sum could be used to provide a still better band for the best months. Mr Gibson said they had heard Mr Jack Edwards' band before it was an awful blast. The Mayor asked if anyone would second Mr Davies ? Mr C. M. Williams proposed that the matter be referred back. It is usual if anyone wants to see letters or tenders that he may be able to do so. A few weeks ago much was said about reducing wages, and workmen were dis- charged, and now here is a recommendation to spend R550 on a band. It has been usual to begin early and end late to extend the season. This item and about JE350 for advertising makes a total of £900. Were they in a posi- tion to spend so much ? He thought a morn- ing band could be dispensed with. Last year it was not appreciated, and the number who listened was very small. In the morning people move about and do not sit down to listen to a band. With a small band they could go on into October. And there is something to be said in favour of supporting a local band. If a local band is engaged now they can practice, and give great satisfaction, for £200, whereas it is proposed to pay £ 350 more. If they paid this high figure they ought to have the band in their own hands. He did not believe in working with the Pier Company. Last year the band played under different names at different places, and the arrangements were not satisfactory. They ought to see the tenders. They also ought to fix upon the stations, &c., before engaging the band. Captain Doughton seconded. He had voted differently at the committee, but is wiser now. He also thought that the morning performance could be dispemsed with. He wanted a saving of expense and a good band in the evening. Alderman Palmer said that the band is more required in the morning than at other times. In the morning a number of old people and invalids like to sit to listen to the music on the Terrace. They do not want excitement. The majority on the Terrace in the evening are boys and girls. He knew something about the habits of visitors, who do not want enter- tainments at half-past nine or ten o'clock. Mr Davies was also in favour of referring back. Mr Daniel Thomas was strongly in favour of a morning band, as it enlivens the town. Alderman Jones said there had been a deal of dissatisfaction until last Summer, when there was universal approval. Co-operation with the Improvement Company was really a good thing, for their interests were identical. There had never been such satisfaction with a band as last year. Capt. Doughton We agree about that. Alderman Jones said that anyone who wanted to see the tenders could have seen them. The Mayor said that last season's band was a success. Were they going to keep the power in their own hands? Mr R. J. Jones said the location of the band was entirely in the hands of the Council. This year arrangements will be made for the band to perform on the new promenade. Mr Rowe is going to get fifteen professionals instead of eight. He was surprised that anyone was opposed to co-operation. Last year they had the band for the hours contracted for, morning and evening. The performance on the pier in the afternoon did not interfere with them in any way. If it were not for the co-operation they would have had to pay last year t40 a week, instead of £2:3. It is a great advantage to the ratepayers that the arrangements should be carried out. Mr Rowe's offer this year is with the Coroporation entirely. He had not made any arrangement with Mr Smedley. He was going to provide a band of twenty-eight morning and evening. Mr Williams Don't mix matters. Mr Jones said they were catering for visitors He would like to have a local band, but in previous years the local players were not as good as professional men. The matter had been seriously considered by the committee. Allowing for the three weeks, the cost will be £490. The report was adopted by six votes to four. Mr Davies said the band had been engaged by two gentlemen. (No, no.) Mr Gibson protested against that remark. Mr Davios h id II ,nind of his own. They had tried to make it clear to him. THE PUBLIC LIBRARY. A meeting of the Sites Committee had been hi Id on the 30th. The Committee recommended the use of Ystrad Meurig stone with red Grensil for the frontage, &c. A meeting of the Public Library Committee was held the same day. They recommended that the deficit of £13 9s. 7d. incured by the Gilchrist Lectures Committee be paid by the Council, which was agreed to. It was also decided to procure for the library copies of all the old books and panphlets which have been published in the town. Alderman Palmer said that he had been left out of every committee relating- to the library, notwithstanding that the letter to Mr Carnegie had been drafted by him in his room. Mr R. J. Jones proposed that Mr Palmer be added to the committee. Mr R. Doughton said it must be placed on the agenda. The Mayor said they all knew what Alder- man Palmer had done. The omission must have been on account of his unfortunate ab- sence. Fear v. Morgan. A meeting of the whole Council had been held on the 2nd to consider this action, which is now on the notice paper, and may come on for hearing any day. Alderman Jones proposed the confirmation of what had been done by the Committee, which included the payment of X75 to meet necessary disbursements. Capt. Doughton said he was the only one who had objected at the committee. He had asked at a meeting in December what the action was about, and was told that everyone knew. He believed that this law-suit could have been avoided and compromised. A party had confirmed chis in the presence of the Town Clerk. The Town Clerk suggested that the discus- sion should be in committee. Capt. Pougl-iton said he was bound to pro- ceed, and several members got up to protest. Alderman Jones rose to a point of order. Captain Doughton referred to the X75 mentioned in the report. The Mayor Captain Doughton. Captain Doughton I have had my say. Alderman Jones said that when legal pro- ceedings are pending they ought not to show their cards. Alderman Palmer said he did not agree with a law committee of three binding the whole Council. There had been no such com- mittee for many years until now. The Town Clerk said that that was due to the fact that there had been an absence of law suits for twenty-five years. When an action is pending it is necessary to have a small committee. Captain Doughton said they did not know the ins and outs of the case. The Mayor said the discussion was most unusual. Alderman Palmer and Captain Doughton voted against the recommendation, which was carried. FINANCE. For want of quorum there had been no meetings of the Finance and Public Works on the 20th and on the 27th. A meeting of the Sub-Jommittee to consider and report upon the draft of the Gas Com- pany's Provisional Order met on the 13th of January, as has already been made public. Mr Gibson asked for payment of X21 17s 6d for insurance. A Bunch of Grumblings. The next business was to consider a resolu- tion passed by th executive committee of the Ratepayers' Association on the 14th January, of which the following is a copy, and to pass a resolution thereon That this Association respectfully calls the attention of the Town Council to the apparent neglect of the General Purposes Committee in not having proceeded with the engagement of a band for the next season before the present time the issue of the Souvenir the publication of the meteor- ological reports; and the advertising of the town and urges upon the Town Council to take such action as will result in these several matters being attended to without delay." Mr R. J. Jones, chairman of the General Purposes Committee, said that the resolution was the result of a -;peech made by a gentleman who they do not now always take seriously. Mr Jones read extracts from the speech, which was specially directed at him. In reply he pointed out that he had called 32 meetings as compared with 19 in the previous year. Last year they had decided to c-t-opt members, and Mr Hall bad bjen co-opted and given an opportunity of displaying any talents he might possess as a member of the Committee. They had given him the power to revise the Souvenir. It is finished earlier this year than last year, not-withstanding that Mr Hall had the matter in band then. Last year the delay was partly due to Mr Hal,l's absence (laughter). With regard to the band, they are now three weeks earlier than last year. They were also accused of rushing the engagement of a minstrel troupe, and blamed for asking only X40 for the permit. For two years they had been trying to find Mr Gilbert Rogers to get him back without any payment for per- mission. In 1902 they had nothing, and only £10 in 1903, aud yet they were blamed for asking only £ 40. Mr Hall is this year not a member of the committee, and he finds fault with the committee for not doing what he advocated. As to the band, they had agreed that day, and they hoped to have the souvenir published in a few weeks. They had been blamed also with respect to meteorological reports. In 1902 Mr Kenrick was instructed to take reports, and he had done so, and they had been published. Mr Denniss had also published sunshine reports. He wanted to show the ratepayers that everything is being done. If Mr Hall can show a better way the Committee will only be too ready to accept his suggestions. Mr Hall also said they ought to take the advertising of the town into consider- ation. They had taken this into consideration in October, and they are advertising during the winter in twenty-one papers, to a far greater extent than ever before, at an annual cost of 6C500. And they are now taking summer advertising into consideration. The General Purposes Committee have not in any way neglected their duties. The Mayor You have also proved that Mr Hall is of greater use as a critic outside than as a member. Mr C. M. Williams said that Mr Hall might be fussy at times, but owi g to what he bad done the Committee were moving earlier. Mr R. J. Jones said they had moved before he spoke. Mr Gibson Two evenings before he spoke. Mr Williams said that last year they had called attention to the defects in the Souvenir, but this year that will be remedied. He did not think that half the Council believe that the Committee are acting in the best way. He then referred to the sunshine at Aberyst- wyth whilst in many parts of the country there was snow and frost. If the facts had been known throughout the country hundreds of visitors would have come here. It ought to be made known. Alderman Palmer had ceased to take any interest in the General Purposes Committee. He himself had been a member, but had got out of it. For once he was in accord with Mr Gibson. Mr R. J. Jones said it was ridiculous for Mr Williams to say that the system adopted is not a good one, for it is < pen to any member of the Council to make suggestions. They are condemning what they have adopted. He had never heard such a thing. MARKETS COMMITTEE. Mr C. M. Williams was elected a member of this committee. Applications. The following applications were referred to the Finance Committee: An application by Mr John Owen, 11 Rheidol terrace, for sites at Rheidol terrace, to bnilu three or four houses similar to those already erected there. An application by Mr Bertram Jones, of the trteam Laundry, for a lease of a piece of land, with frontage to Smithfield road (situate be- tween the Corporation Offices and the houses recently built by Mr David Pierce, plasterer;, for the purpose of erecting a Steam Laundry thereon. An application by Messrs Edwards Bros, builders, for a Lase of a plot of ground situat, at the back of their houses in South road, ana facing Rheidol terrace, for the purpose oi building thereon 4 or 6 bouses as the Counc; may decide. An application by Mr Ernest Jones for th, renewal of the lease ef Brecon House. The South Beach. It was agreed to define and appoint stands for bathing machines on South terrace beach, and to order the necessary steps to be taken in the matter in accordance with the byelaws Repayment. Mr Gibson proposed the re-payment to the Mayor of the amounts paid by him in respect of labour sheets since the last meeting of the Council. Mr Gibson said that at two meet ings of the Finance Committee'there was no quorum, and vvijen cheques were brought t. him on Saturday he had refused to sign them. The cheques were signed. Byelaws. The Town Clerk said that the byelaws for hackney carriages and bathing machiuee ha been passed by the Local Government Board.

LLiNILAR. WEDDING.-At Llanilar, on Wednesday, the 1st by the Rev. J. T. Evans, B.A., vicar oi Kiffig (brother-iD-law of the bride), assiste( by the Rev. J. F. Lloyd, vicar of the parish the marriage was solernnised between Mr H Herbert Rosser and Miss Nora Edwarde Morgan, third daughter of the late Mr Caleb Morgan, Tymawr, and Mrs Morgan. The ceremony was fixed for 2 p.m. Just before that hour the bridegroom arrived, accompanied by his brother, Mr Cyrus W. Rosser, who acted as best man, and took up their position at the chancel to await the arrival of the bride, who shortly after drove to the church with her brother-in-law. The service commenced by singing the hymn The voice that breathed o'er Eden," Miss Pattie Lloyd presiding at the harmonium. The bride looked charmiin in her bridal robe of white silk trimmed witl lace and insertion, and wore a tulle veil ovei a wreath of orange blossoms, and carried a handsome bouquet, which, with a gold pendant and chain, were the gifts of the bridegroom. The bride was followed by three bridesmaids. the Misses Louise and Henrietta Morgan, wh(. were gowned in cream voile dresses, with large picture hats to match, while the bride's little niece, Miss Hilda Richards, was prettil\ dressed in pink. Each wore a gold locket, tht gifts of the bridegroom. The happy couple left the Church amid showers of rice and the enthusiastic good wishes of their numerous friends. The bride's travelling costume wa, of blue cloth with hat to match. Mr and Mr.- Rosser were the recipients of many presents.

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TRISANT. DISTRICT MANAGERS' MEETING.—The usual monthly meeting of the managers of group number 4, comprising the schools of Tr:sant, Devil's Bridge, Cwmystwyth and Llanfihangel- y-Croyddin, was held at Trisant Council School on Friday. The chairman of the com- mittee, Mr T. J. Waddingham, Hafod, pre- sided. There were also in attendance the Rev. T. Mason Jones, Trisant; Mr W. Evans, Cnwch; Mr R. J. Roberts, district committee clerk; Mr Alban Lewis, attendance officer and Mr David Joseph Lewis, headmaster of Trisant Council School.Matters pertaining to the several schools in the group were con- sidered at the meeting.

MACHYNLLETH. At Machynlleth on Wednesday a sale of free- hold farms was conducted by Mr David Gillart on behalf of Messrs Gilbertson, the owners. The following prices were realised :—Nanty- gwenill, 4t miles from Machynlleth, occupied by a yearly tenant at X20 per annum, 21a. 2r. 37p., £645, Mr T. Jones, Tymawr Llawrddol, rent, £ 7 4s., 8a. 3r.31p., Mr T. Jones, Tymawr, £157 10s. Cefnllandybbo, occupied by Mr T. Hughes yearly tenant at a rent of £21, 44a. 2r.3p., bought by the tenant for J6555 Alltddu, rent £10. 5s., 17a. 2r. Sp., Mr Walton, £ 355; Carregeadwgan, near the village of Talybont, occupied by Messrs Hughes Brothers at a rental of zC70, 303a. lr. 36p., purchased by the tenants for £1,750; Dolglynen, rented at Y,18, and comprising 49a. 3r. 17p., Mr D. Lloyd, Cilf,ynydd, £355.

A WOMAN IN THE PILLOBT. Everybody knows that the stocks and the pillory and the whipping-post and the cucking-stool have been practically abolished, put out of use, in England for ever so many years. Yet only recently a London business firm received from Kid- derminster a letter in which occurs this peculiar sentenceTo bend a limb was like breaking a joint and I used to sit with my feet straight out, afraid to move." That sounds very like a complaint of one who had been a long time locked up in the stocks. "It was summer-time and I used to be led out to sit in the sunlight, where I had to remain until some one came to take me home again," is the next sen- ence. These sad-sounding phrases are taken from a written statement made by Mrs. Margaret Susanna Price, a widow, living at back 11. Rock Terrace, Bewdlev Street, .Kidderminster, on November 1, 1904. The two sentences quoted give only a glimpse of what she endured. She was not in the old-fashioned stocks, but she was in the pillory—in the. pillory of disease, suffering from a complication of acute rheumatism, dropsy, and indigestion. or general stomach troubles. She was 18 months, she. says, in this pillory of afflic- tion, and when doctors had failed to relieve her, and she was given up as incura-ble," she turned for aid to a remedy that her own mother had used years before—the well-known long-tried Mother Sedgel's Syrup. The illness, which she describes in great detail, and which included sick head- aches, dizziness, loss of appetite, nervous irritation, and severe constipation, seized her three years ago. For many years," she says, I had suffered from time to time with rheumatism, but from this attack I never expected to recover. It came on with loss of appetite and pains in the stomachy after eatmg. The constipation, the dizziness, the frequent and violent sick headaches and the nervousness made me feel as though I was going mad; but the rheumatism was the grand amiction! And it grew worse daily until the pain pene- trated every part of my body." It was then that she had to be helped in and out of doors, like an infant or a. cripple, to sit in the sunlight. After using only two bottles of your wonderful r.?nxidy, Mother Seigel's Syrup, I was able to get up and dress without assistance. I steadily improved then, and when I had taken only five bottles of the Syrup I found ravself completely restored to health and as well as I ever was in my life." The whole -tatoment was affirmed on November I before George IV. Weston, a Commissionee tor Oaths, at Kidderminster,

LIANILAJ: AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY. The annual meeting of the Llanilar and North Cardiganshire Society was held at the Lion Hotel on Monday afternoon, when a large number of farmers attended. The minutes were read by Mr M. T. Jones, secretary, and adopted. Mr Vaughan Davies, the retiring president, said that it was very gratifying to have had such a good start. No doubt there will be this year an improvement in some respects. He deprecated the holding of horse races at the show Last year he saw a couple of child- ren having a very narrow escape owing to some wild people getting on their horses and galloping around. In a case of injury the society would be responsible. He was greatly obliged for the support they had given him during the year, and moved that Mr Loxdale be the president for the coming year. Mr Loxdale had done very much to ensure the success of the last show, he had given the field and entertained them all. (Hear hear and applause). Mr D. Morgan, Home Farm, seconded, and Mr Loxdale was elected amid applause. Mr Loxdale said he was very much obliged for the great honour they had conferred on him, and hoped to give something like as much satisfaction as had been given by the retiring president. Capt. Lloyd Hughes proposed the adoption of the balance sheet. Mr D. D. Williams seconded, and said it was very gratifying to find such a balance in hand. Agreed to. Mr Pryse said that since last year they had lost their treasurer, Mr J. R. Rees, and pro- posed the appointment of his successor, Mr Arthur Jones. This was seconded by Captain Hughes, and agreed to. Mr Pryse said that all subscribers of lOa are members of the committee. He proposed that the collectors of last year be re-elected, with collectors for Llangwyryfon. The Aber- ystwyth collectors also require looking up. This was seconded by Alderman E. Richards and agreed to. Alderman Richards proposed that the show be held on the last Wednesday in August. Mr D. Morgan seconded. Captain Hughes proposed the 9th, and Mr Pugh, Pencwm, seconded. Votes were taken and the 9th was fixed upon. Mr D. Morgan thought the entrance fees are too high, and promised to bring the matter before the committee. The balance sheet shows a total revenue including f:28 7s. 5d, in cash from the previous show, of £367 13s. 3d., the items being-Sale of timber, stock and material, £184 13s. 4d subscriptions for 1903, m 6s-; subscriptions for 1904, f:72 9s.; entrance fees, X24 16s.; gate money, £48 19s. 3d.; bank interest, L2 2s. 3d. The expenditure showed an outlay of £156 9s. 2d., made up as follows-Prize due for 1903, £ 1 Is.; prizes, 1904, £ 122 15s. 6d.; judges, £ 6 14s.; veterinary surgeon, £ 1 Is.; band, £ 3 10s.; secretary, Y,5, &c. The sum of £84 10s. had been transferred to the Taly- bont society, and there is in the bank Cl26 148. ld.

ENTIRE HORSE SOCIETY. A meeting of this society was afterwards held. On the preposition of Mr Pryse, seconded by Mr E. Hughes-Davies, Captain Lloyd Hughes was voted to the chair. Captain Hughes said they had to find out how much money they had and they also had to find how many mares are likely to be forth- coming, &c. Alderman Richards said that unless they could get sufficient promises at that meeting there would be a collapse. They could not buy a horse unless they had £ 250. "to secure a good animal. Further shares were solicited in the room, and the total was brought up to £ 150. The meeting was adjourned for a week.

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THE INFIRMARY. The annual meeting of subscribers was held on Saturday morning at the Town Hall, Capt. Cosens, president, in the chair. There were also present Mr W. Thomas, mayor, Col. Fryer, Mr H. C. Fryer, Rev J. Miles, Rev N. Thomas, Rev Banks Price, Rev T. A. Penry, Rev J. A. Morris D.D., Mrs T. F. Edwards, Mrs W. Griffith, Miss Winnie Edwards, Mrs E. Evans, Miss Carlisle, Messrs B. E. Morgan, Richard Edwards, Daniel Thomas, Rowland. Morgan, Capt. Enoch James, Edwin Morris, Evan Edwards, F. R. Roberts, D. Samuel, W. Rich- ards, T. W. and Mrs Powell, J. Gibson, jun., W. Jones, J. B. Jenkins, T. C. Jenkins, J. J. Hughes, R. K. Humphreys, Llew. Jones, Evan Evans, Joseph Owen, J. D. Perrott, A. G. Williams, Dr A. Thomas, Dr T. P. Thomas, honorary surgeons, and Dr R. T. Edwards, house surgeon. The Chairman said he was glad to se that they had a better report, for they are bound to pay their way and keep out of debt. They were incurring great loss from the influx of patients. They were greatly indebted to the house surgeon and the matron for their wonderful supervision and consequent saving. The number of in-patients were 157, of whom 35 were admitted as the result of accidents, without tickets, and for whom no payment was made. As many as 1,730 out-patients had been treated, 88 having been urgent cases, without tickets, and free of charge. A number of the accidents had happened to visitors, who had fallen on the cliffs, and only one or two had given a trifle. But as Aberystwyth pro- vides cliffs they must bear the cost. The receipts had fallen off by about e816. The total of eS162 subscribed by Aberystwyth and the neighbourhood was ridiculously small. There are many who can afford who do not give a penny, and very few subscribed less than half-a-sovereign. There must be many who would give 5s or 2s 6d if asked, and they would only be too happy to receive such sums. For the Hospital Monday they could not be too thankful, for the fund bad contributed zC150 in two years. The cycling carnival had con- tributed X32 4s 5d, and Mr Gilbert Rogers £8 4s Od, and Mrs Davies-Evans JE5. He said that an operating table is very much needed, but he did not know whether anyone woulri like to make a present of one, at a cost of X40 or £50. He proposed that the balance sheet be adopted. Mr F. R. Roberts seconded. They were exceptionally fortunate in having Captain Uosens as president. (Hear, hear). He did not know anyone else who would take such an interest in the institution. Their best thank- are due to those who had brought in such con- siderable sums, ladies and gentlemen. The resolution was agreed to. Mr T. W. Powell suggested that a special collection be made for the operating table. Mr Fryer said it was a very good sugges- tion, but possibly someone may be disposed to nake a present of one. (Laughter). He would like to give the ladies and gentlemen oi the neighbourhood an opportunity of paying [or one, which might bear the name oi cue donor on a brass plate. Mr Fryer proposed the re-election of Capt. Cosens as president, in appreciative terms. Mr W. Jones seconded. Agreed to with applause. Captain Cosens said he was much obliged to them. The speakers had made him blush. He would do all he could for the institution. The Chairman said the next business was to elect a committee. They could not possibly have a better committee than that of last year. f he meetings had always been well attended, and the utmost harmony had prevailed. (Laughter). The following are elected by the trustees of Jownie's Bequest:—Capt. Cosens, chairman; ,Jr H. C. Fryer, Major J. J. Bonsall, Mr F. R. Roberts, Mr J. D. Perrott, Alderman C. M. Williams, Rev. Thomas Levi, and the Mayor (ex-officio). The meeting then nominated the following, who were duly elected Mrs W. Griffith, Rev .J. Miles, Rev T. E. Roberts, Mr B. E. Morgan, Mr Evan Edwards, The Laurels, Mr D. C. Roberts and Mr John Mathias. The Chairman said that death had carried a- way their auditor, Mr J. R. Rees, and he pro- posed the appointment of Mr Kitto, which was seconded by Mr T. W. Powell and agreed to. The Chairman proposed a vote of thanks to utic honorary medical officers, who never be- grudged their time. Dr Thomas had not only attended but had made a valuable present of books. This was seconded and passed. Mr Fryer proposed a vote of thanks to the irgauisers of the hospital Monday fund, Cyc- ling festival, Mr Gilbert Rogers, and all who uad helped the institution. The sum of P,160 contributed by Aberystwyth and the neigh- bourhood was exceedingly ridiculously small. Cases were taken in from nearly all parts of the country. He hoped they would go on and do still better. He would ask those who do tiot now subscribe to do so. It is a great pri- vilege to send sick persons to the infirmary, in jases of accident and ordinary illness. A iortnight in the infirmary would often do much more good than nursing at home. They ought to have at least X300 a year. The Chairman seconded. Last year they had passed a vote of thanks to the Mayor and the committee. The late Mayor had done a lot for them, and they were fortunate. Agreed to. The Mayor proposed a vote of thanks to the President. The more we know him the more we like him. He was always in sympathy with those in pain, and was unceasing in his support of the institution. Eveir a solicitor like Mr Roberts could not propose another resolution without mentioning the President, (Laughter and applause.) The Rev J. Miles had very much pleasure in seconding the motion. If the institution were his own he could not take more interest m it. As a member of the committee he knew that Capt. Cosens attends most faithfully to all particulars, and is in full sympathy. The motion was agreed to amid applause. The President thanked them, and said that he did not deserve all that had been said of him.

DUNVILLE'S The Lancet says—" It is remarkabir free from the ordinary impurities of Whisky. It contains, practicallv spsaking, no extractives, no sweetening matter, while it i*s without any appreciable degree of acidity. The flavour is Characteristic of Irish Whisky, smooth, and delicately RUlty, and the colour, somewhat pale." WEUHEr.

LLANCYNFELIN. FUNERAL OF THE LATE YICAR.The funeral of the late Rev G. Roderick was largely attended. The clergy who officiated were the Revs L. Richards, Eglwysfach at the house, the Rev Evan Davies in the church, the Rev D. Evans, Talybont, read the Psalm, and the Rev Z. M. Davies at the grave. The Rev M. Morgan, vicar of Capel Bangor, and the Rev W. E. Jones, Llancynfelin, were also present. The Archdeacon and the Rural Dgan WfirgCQD- olicuous by their absence*