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I ABERYSTWYTH.
I ABERYSTWYTH. TALBOT HOTEL.—A temporary transfer of the license of tie Talbot Hotel, has been granted to Mr E. Santa!]. BEGGING.—John Glover, Manchester, "Was brought up in custody at the Police Station on Mouday before Messrs William Morris and fiichard Thomas, and charged with begging alms at Bow Street that morning.—P.O. Matthias proved the case.—Prisoner was sent to prison for fourteen days with had labour. on Mouday before Messrs William Morris and fiichard Thomas, and charged with begging alms at Bow Street that morning.—P.O. Matthias proved the case.—Prisoner was sent to prison for fourteen days with had labour. 11 t EBSONAL.— we are sorry to Jearn that the Bev. Maurice Griffiths, M.A., pastor of Salem 'C.M. Chapel has been indisposed. His place "Was taken at Salem on Sunday by the Revs W. D. Davies and Thomas Davies, B.A., of the Theological College. LIBERAL SOCIAL COUNCIL.—A successful conversazione was held in connection wiLh the Liberal Social Council in the Assembly Rooms, Waterloo Hydro Hotel, on Tuesday evening. Mrs Loxdale, Castle Hill, Llanilar, president of the Council, presided, and there (Was a large and representative gathering. During the evening a miscellaneous programme of music was gone through and selections were Also given by an orchestra, under the able leadership of Mr J. H. Rowe. POLICE COURT.-At the Police Court on, j Thursday morning, before the Mayor (Mr C. I M. Williams) and Mr R. Doughton, Mr W. P. | "Owen called the attention oi the Bench to the 1 "Case of Reginald Worthington, who at a recent Sessions was bound over aud ordered to pay "Costs in a case which came before the Bench. Mr Owen said that every effort had been made .to obtain costs.—Inspector Philips called, said 'that Worthington had no goods upon which if1 "s^rcss could be levied.—The Clerk Appli- 'Jsl Nation has been made P—Inspector Phillips 1 Yes, I spoke to him, but he only laughs it off J ^nd says that he has no money with which to :Pay and jokes about going to prison.—The I Clerk I shall have to sue him for the fees.— The Bench adjourned the matter until Wed- nesday's Sessions.—J. Lewis, butcher, Chaly- beate street, applied for an exemption order trom vaccination and it was granted. MANCHESTER AND BRADFORD HOUSE.-This lew shop will be opened this week in Alexandra road, opposite the station entrance, ^ith a splendid lot of Manchester and Bradford goods. A special feature of the firm's business will be the manufacturing Apartment. Skilled female assistants will be Engaged in making up blouses and such like I Attractive garments, and ladies will be able to ^Obtain in the town what hitherto they have '"Sen obliged to send for from a distance. MORE WOMEN THAN MEN.—The last census .t\hows that there were 1,148 more females in 'the town than males, and in the county they exceed the number of males by 7,324. "THE THEOLOGICAL INCOBATCR."—In his ^mmary of the annual reports of the medical officers of the county, Dr Evans says" Aber- ystwyth has practically become the chief edu- cational centre of Wales, and with its inclusion St David's College, Lampeter, the county 41as almost become the theological incu- bator of the Principality." WELSHMEN AUKOAD.—When Mr J. D. Rces, ^•P., went to a village in Saxony this year he "toet there a man from Aberystwyth keeping a ^hop, and discovered in the cemetery a monu- ment erected by the Government to a man na.med Evans, who had taught the villagers "heir staple trade. 1 .THEOLOGICAL COLLEGE.—Mr Llewellyn ies, a student at the Theological College, \{Jag received a call to the pastorate of the tC,M. Church at Trevine, Pembrokeshire. JBAY. R. J. Jones, Coal and General :^ercbant, "Office and Wharf, Railway Station, has purchased a large quantity of |X<ielient Hay, which he offers for sale at very a°w price. Also best Portland Cement for 8ale. Enquiries will oblige.—Advt. t'.S.N. —The weekly entertainment was held 8ale. Enquiries will oblige.—Advt. P.S.N. -The weekly entertainment was held the Coliseum on Saturday, when Councillor Daniel Thomas presided over an attendance exceeding six hundred. The programme, yhich was a miscellaneous one was provided j «y the Rheidol United Juvenile Choir, and highly appreciated. Over two-hundred seventy partook of refreshments during ^be interval. ,FOOTBALL.-The Aberystwyth Wednesday's iootball team journeyed to Ystrad Meurig on Wednesday where they played the College, j After a good game the homesters won by four fpals to two. George Henry Davies and J-udor Thomas scored for the visitors, h Obituary.—We regret having to record the j ath which took place on Wednesday morn- after a short illness of Mr W. H. Smith, a tudent at the U.C.W., and who was staying "It 11 Rheidol terrace. The deceased, who taS nineteen years of age, was a native of ^iwynymadog, Bnilth Wells, and came to the college at the begining of the present session |s a normal student. The remains were taken «ome on Thursday morning for interment. SALEM CHAPEL.—A most successful soiree organised by the Sewing Class was held at the schoolroom on Wednesday evening. Mr Lewis Roberts, Plashendre, presided. The following °ntributed to a capital programme ;—Piano- We solo, Miss Hilda Davies; duett, Miss Roberts and Mr D. O. Morris solo, Miss el Leeke; toy symphony, Salemonian Band; *0aS« Miss Maggie Davies Glee, Mr George ^°nes and party; song, Mr L. J. Morgan ^floored). The prize for an impromptu speech as won by Mr Jenkin Humphreys. Miss •■rn'^bard, Plashendre, won the best Limerick. *he proceeds, which amounted to £ 15, will be Revoked towards reducing the debt on the Gilding fund. "THE FINEST SHOW."—The "Farmer and *tock Breeder" Year Book, says:—"The nest show of Welsh colts and ponies of late Jears has been that of the Welsh National | teld at Ab^ystwyth about the end of DEATH.—We regret having to record the ^eath which occured on Wednesday at the Residence of his sister, Osborne House, 5, Ravine terrace, of Mr William Morgan, in his J"nd year. He came to Aberystwyth with the _rst train on the Cambrian railways, and was '.J*?* guard on the Manchester and Milford Mlway, and was in the Company's service ^atil 1903, when he retired. He was one of original members of the Manchester and julford Friendly Society and was for fourteen y^ars its honorary treasurer. The funeral, which was largely attended, took place at the ^metery on Saturday afternoon, the Rev C. fddridgo, B.A., officiating. The chief Mourners were Miss Morgan (sister), Mr and Jones, Ynyshir (sister and brother-in- P'ta ^rs ^av*es> Caersws (sister), Mr Edward Newtown (cousin), Mr and Mrs O Griffiths, Kerry (cousins), Mr David ^riffiths, Montgomery (cousin), Mr Jonathan riffiths, Llandinam (nephew), Mrs Bennett, andinam (niece), Mrs Conde, Crynbo (niece), **ss Gongh (adopted niece), and Miss r^eredith, Canbridge terrace. Wreaths and powers were received from the family, Miss ^eredith, Mr and Mrs Morgan, Llandinam, > r and Mrs Lucas, Montgomery, and Mrs 6 Marine terrace. O.E.T.S.—The weekly meeting of the S. ^iichael's branch of the Church of England temperance Society was held at the Ysgoldy 'JI, Friday evening. Mr J. Lloyd presided a attendance, and the following con- «"ibuted to the programme.—Miss S. Williams, ^iss Polly Jones, Messrs John Davies, T. hompsou, R. D. Williams, J. C. Davies, barman, and John Jenkins*
fABERYSTWYTH TOWN COUNCIL,
f ABERYSTWYTH TOWN COUNCIL, I THE NEW RATE. I Councillor C. M. Williams (mayor), presided over the meeting of the Town Council held on Tuesday. There were also present Aldermen D. Roberts, Peter Jones, E. P. Wynne and R. Doughton, Councillors D. Thomas, J. Gibson, G. Wilkinson, F. Morgan, E. Morris, I. Hopkins, G. F. Roberts, J. T. Davies, R. J. Jones, T. J. Samuel and Rufus Williams, with Messrs A. J. Hughes, town clerk, Daff Jones, deputy town clerk, R. Jones, surveyor, C. Massey, borough accountant, J. Evaus, inspector, and F. Will iiams, rate collector. PAINLESS DEATH. The Town Clerk said that the Local Secre- tary of the R.S.P.C.A. invited members of the Council to be present at the slaughter house on Wednesday morning, when they weuld see an exhibition of the humane killer. Councillor Gibson suggested that they should draw lots. The Mayor Any member can go. Councillor Gibson For the purpose of being killed (laughter). HARBOUR RAILWAY. The Town Clerk read a letter from the Vale of Rheidol Railway Company stating that the work of putting the harbour branch line in repair would be started at once. PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE. Alderman Jones presented the report of this committee, which recommended that tenders be invited for the supply of provender for the next 12 months. The Surveyor was asked to report on the condition of the Ystwyth Bridge. Plans of proposed alterations at Northgate Villa by Mr Barrow were approved.-The report was passed. PROPOSED BOWLING GREEN. In the report of the Finance Committee, which was presented by Councillor Samuel and adopted, it was stated that the Corporation were prepared to let a piece of ground to the club for a bowling green, and the Surveyor will report on a suitable site to the next meet- ing of the committee. THE NEW RATES. A special meeting of the Finance Committee having met to consider bhe new rates Councillor Samuel presented the report, which recommended a general district rate of 2s. 3d. in the £ and a water rate of Is. The discussion which followed sccupied the Council for nearly three hours. In presenting the report Councillor Samuel said that it was the first occasion on which he tad to present a rate, and unfortunatelv it was not a very pleasant duty owing to the rates being so high. The matter was discussed very fully in committee, and whilst they were all anxious to keep down the rates, they must remember that those who called the tune would have to pay the piper. They ought to face their liabilities and get them cleared. There was tl,000 standing to the credit of the water works account at 21 percent, in consols, whilst they had to pay 4 per cent. to the bank for overdrafts, and he suggested that a portion of this £1,900 should be drawn upon this year. There was £2,450 due on the Borough Fund in respect to the rents, and £ 1,000 of this was owing since May of last year. He did not think that they should allow those arrears to go on, for whilst the poor man had to pay his rent these ground rents were owed by the landlords. To meet the law costs £ 950 was required, and X750 for the Welsh National Library. The money which was due for the Welsh National Library went to pay for enter- taining the Channel Fleet. (Oh).-CouncHtor Morgan: No apologies.—Councillor Samuel: It is so! (No, no).—Councillor Gibson: It will do as an excuse.-Coullcillor Samuel There is a balance on the Carnegie Library of <6653, and £100 is put in the estimates to meet that. Owing to the fees of the Courts not being enough to meet the cost, they had £ 234 13s. 6d. to make up on this ground. The balance on the borough fund at the end of the year would be £ 152.—Councillor Gibson: The real balance will be £ 1,000.—Councillor Samuel: As long as you allow the rents to go uncollected. Ic is also proposed to transfer Xi)00 from the general district rate to the borough fund.—The Mayor said that he had asked for the opinion of the Town Clerk as to the legality of such a transfer.—The Town Clerk said that it would not be legal.—Alderman Jones pointed out that under the provisional order they could supplement the borough fund by a charge on the general district fund when the borough fund was unable to meet all the legitimate claims made upon it.—The Mayor That only refers to the harbour.— Alderman Jones There are only two sources from which to meet the overdrafts on the harbour and those are the borough fund and the general district rate.—The Town Clerk agreed that the money must be obtained from some source or other.—Councillor Morgan said that when last year he raised a point about, transferring money from the general district rate he was then told that they had the power. Now they were told that they had not.—Councillor Gibson seconded the adoption of the report. They were bound to make that rate to meet their liabilities, though according to the estimates of the Borough Accountant it ought to be 4s 2d not 3s 3d. Last year there was a balance on the wrong side of £ 3,000. Their rotten position was due to the fact that they had not met their liabilities, and this was the result of the low rates. They were paying JE15 per week interest to the bank on borrowed money.— Councillor Davies moved that the rate be 2s Gd. He was proceeding to show how this could be done and was interrupted.—The Mayor Let him have quietness.-Councillor Gibson Or he'H forget his lesson (laughter). -Councillor Davies proposed to postpone certain works, to take X600 from the water works depreciation fund and also take some of the Y,500 saved on the workmen's houses account.—Replying to Councillor Morgan, the Town CJerk said that he would like an opportunity of considering the questions raised about taking money from the water works fund and the workmen's houses.- Councillor Davies It's as plain as a pike staff !-CoDncHlor Samuel said that the reduc- tions proposed by Councillor Davies would only account for 3d.It was almost agreed to adjourn the discussion to Friday night in order that the Town Clerk might answer, when Councillor Wilkinson seconded the ammendment. He said that there was no necessity for the heavy rate.—Coun- cillor Jones was strongly in favour of a small rate, and did not think the moment was opportune for inflicting a heavy rate, and further suggested that it should be made in two portions.—Councillor Gibson repudiated the idea. which seemed to prevail that they wanted a heavy rate. He would be only too glad it it was a 3d. rate.—The Mayor said that he had always advocated making a rate sufficent to cover the estimates, and to leave a balance in hand. He had taken legal opinion as to the proposed transfer from the general district rate Alderman Jones: Then there is notbing left for the Town Clerk to answer.—Council tors Gibson and Morgan pro- tested against the Mayor going into the matter. The latter stated that the grant of iC357 was not provided for in the estimates last half-year, and they were suffering from the effect of that evil. In order to keep the rates down and make a name for himself as chairman of the Finance Committee, the Mayor had refused to allow certain items to bo included in the estimates. They were paying interest upon the E653 owing on the Free Library, and there were no hopes of getting it from Mr Carnegie -Councillor Fossett Roberts said that there was no one more desirous of having a low rate than he was. They were all ratepayers, and the proposals of the committee were made in the interests of sound finaru^, and the time had come when they ought t. face their liabilities. They had the plain fa„t to face that at the end of March last the,) were j -63,000 to the bad. As new members of u,, at Council they had a perfect right to disclaim j all responsibility for that high rate. The onus must fall back upon the Mayor who q chairman of the Finance Committee for the last two years had made those low rates. Nothing was provided for the National Library instalment. Then there was the heavy law costs for none of which the new members were responsible. The item for the Free Library was a shameful one as the ratepayers provided the site and paid a sum out of the revenue. That item ought to be wiped out completely but instead of that only £100 was to be provided. To interfere with £1,900 in the ¡' water works depreciation account would be very bad finance and he could not comprehend r. 1- I 'I' 1 nuw suca a. proposal couici 00 supported, Instead of reducing that amount they ought to increase it.—Councillor Williams Hear, hear! -Councillor Roberts said that the time was not far distant when they would have to relay some of the mains and they would require all that money. The other proposal to take some of the workmen's houses reserve fund was simply a proposal to rob the working man of the money he had paid in rent and which would be required for repairs. He was afraid that the Mayor had a hobby for low rates, as when he was an the Board of Guardians in 1883 he made a low rate, and at the end of the year there was a balance against the parish of £ 168 19s Id, although there was a balance in favour of the parish at the start of zC212 9d 9d. It was the same now. History was repeating itself.- Alderman Wynne pointed out that if they did not make a rate of 3s 3d the ratepayers would in all probability be called upon to pay 5s 6d in the pound for the next half year. Were t':e ratepayers prepared for this? (No). He was of opinion that it was better to face the situation and make a rate to meet their liabilities (hear. h,eae).-Coancillor Jones I hope thtt we shall not have any law costs next year.—Councillor Hopkins asked how they made up the zC950 law costs.The Town Clerk I ask you not to dis- cuss an item of that kind,-Alderrnan Jones This is an estimate.—Councillor Hopkins I should like to know how you make this out.— The Mayor: YJtl will have full particulars again.—Councillor Hopkins: We mightas well get them now. I am interested and I want to settle the law ncd not have any more (laughter). I see you are afraid (more laughter).—There was a moment-ivy wordy warfare between the Mayor and Alderman Jones as to procedure and the latter remarked that as the Mayor bad taken legal advice perhaps he would "ave no objection to hear the advice of others.Councillor Rufus Williams said that it seemed to him an unbusiness like procedure to propose to use up money that had been put aside for a specific purpose.—Councillor Davies said that there was a specific resolution on the boolts that the money could be used for any other purpose.—Alderman Jones remarked that many of the pipes bad been down for over 50 years, and it was with a view to meeting any demand for their renewal that this fund was started.—The Surveyor said that this was so, and in a few years time they would have to be renewed.—Councillor Wilkinson asked if the Surveyor anticipated an expenditure of £ 500 i>r £ 1,000^ within the next 10 or 15 years. — Councillor Morgan rose to a point of order. The Mayor appealed for order.—Councillor Morgan: You keep order.—Councillor Samuel repudiated the idea that any section of the members was responsible for that rate. He did not think that they should put the respon- sibility upon anybody, whether they were new members or chairman of the committee.—The fact of the matter was that they had been taking in hand work not included in the estimate but all the work included in the estimate was met (No, no.) The difficulty was to keep within the estimate.-Councillor Morgan The last estimate did not provide for the National Library grant.—Councillor Samuel The Mayor's salary to entertain the Fleet was inserted instead.—Councillor Morgan said that the blind following was J responsible.—Councillor Samuel did not think 1 that they could divide the rates.—A vote was taken for adjourning and it was defeated by 8 to 7.—Councillor D. Thomas said he supported the 2s Gd rate and hoped there would be no law costs.—Councillor Williams There are law suits pending.—Alderman Doughton said that the town was badly off, and people had come to him wanting him to aid a collection in õ order to pay the rents. If they had had low rates well they had had the benefit of them.— Councillor Hopkins said he would support the committee's report.—The Mayor rose to reply and said that it appeared to be an attack upon him Councillor Gibson ridiculed this, and said that if the Mayor wanted a row he would get all he wanted. -The Mayor We have been getting on so far Councillor Gibson You are the man to start the row.-The Mayor My name has been mentioned. You will have fair play.—Councillor Gibson And I will see that I get fair play, although you said that you would stop me.Councillor Morgan objected to the Mayor going into past details on the amendment.—The Mayor said that at the committee two or three of the members monoplised the discussion.- There was a chorus of denials, and Alderman Jones remarked that they were discussing a question which did not arise on the amendment. -The Mayor said that by leaving out certain items they could do with a rate of Is lOd, and Councillor Gibson remarked that it was rotten business four times over.-After some dis- cussion the Surveyor was asked to say if he would require the £1,900 to repair the pipes. -The Surveyor I do not anticipate it for twelve months.—Alderman Jones But if yon had a breakage on the hill you do not know what the expense will be ?—Surveyor No.— The Mayor remarked that he had advice that they could not legally transfer money from the general district rate to the borough fund. Councillor Gibson said that advice was not worth the paper it was written on.—The Mayor: I have had it from the highest authority.—Councillor Gibson: I don't care if you had it from the" highest heaven.—The Mayor: Some people don't believe in that. I The interest you are payitg at the bank is on account of the harbour pier.—Councillor Jones asked the Mayor to put his figures in a con- densed form so that they should know where they were (laughter).—The Mayor said that a Is lOd rate would leave a balance of zC200, and a 8d. rate on the water works would leave a balance of £ 213.—Councillor Jones repeated his question.—Councillor Gibson: Cannot you understand it; why its as clear as mud.—The Mayor: Our own books verify these (No, no). It will be an act of cruelty to levy this rate.- Alderman Jones said that they had gone wrong in expending large sums of money not provided for in the rates, and no legerdemain would alter it. He advocated a larger rate for the last half-year, and now they saw the result of not doing so. He found that two of the supporters of the committee's reports were AT?.?- k'ss**6 ratepayer* the town. All this troflWe was due to the faet that they I did not provide a working balance. If the • borough was extended they would hnT6 to lay j new pipes, and if they exhausted the JSi 900 where eonfd they get the money. The said that large boroughs could borrow small sums of £ ^(H>.—Aldertnaa Jones: That is a precarious assumption to go spoo.—Councillor Jones .suggested that instead of meeting all the liabilities in the present half-year they should meet them in instalments.—Councillor Morgan According to the Borough Accoun- Si 8 ^,gl the rate sfeould be 4s 2s. « Mayor: His basis is wrong.- Councillor gi^hfm8^8,^ thiLt ^t la 1909 they ^iiy,be ',a,d get oatside. Harbour fund, and n £ n.d ^00 a vexr for the for making up Terrain included I Fossett Roberts disagreed Councillor 1 Jones statement that the £ 1.^ior j regarded as a reserve fund. It was noGluV^be the kind. Councillor Jones: It is practically' profit from the water fund.—A vote was now taken and Councillor D. Thomas asked that the names should be recorded. They were as j follow?, for Is. lOd. rate the Mayor, Alderman Doughton, Councillors D. Thomas, Edwin Morris, J. T. Davies, George Wilkinson and it. J. Jones for 2s. Jd., Aldermen D. Roberts. Peter Jones and E. P. Wynne, Councillors T. J. Samuel. G. F. Roberts, F. Morgan. J. Gibson, 1. Hopkins, anc' Rufus Williams. A vote was taken on the water i ate aad t he same members vottd for and against the Is. rate, which was declared carried.—The Mayor hinted at opposition against taking the d6900 from the general district rate.- Councillor Morgan (scornfully): Take your licking like a man 5—The rates were then signed. MARKET RATES. The report of the Market Committee, pre- sented by Councillor Wilkinson, recommended that the proposed reduction in the rents of the market stalls should be adhered to.- Carried. INSPECTOR OF CARRIAGES. The Council divided on the report of the General Purposes Committee presented by Councillor Davies, which recommended that Mr G. Rogers, of Oswestry, should ba appointed inspector of carriages.—The report was adopted. WORKMEN'S DWELLINGS. Councillor Morgan proposed that the Finance Committee be asked to take into con- sideration the question of reducing the rents of these dwellings.-C-otincil for Roberts seconded.—Agreed to.—The Town Clerk was directed to enquire from the Great Western Railway Company how much land they intended to purchase. The Council will then be enabled to proceed to the consideration of a scheme for erecting more houses.—Councillor Jones moved and it was agreed that a speciat meeting of the Council should be called to consider the scheme at once. FISH MARKET. Replying to Councillor Morgan the Mayor said he would call a meeting to consider this matter,
TREGARON.
TREGARON. MISSION.—It is intended to hold a nine days' mission in Tregaron next February. The Rev. Canon William Williams, Jeffreyston, will have charge, and will be assisted by one of the diocesan elergy. GUILD OF ST CARON.-On Thursday even- ing another of the series of literary meetings in connection with the above guild took place. There was a strong muster of members. The proceedings commenced with the singing of the old Welsh hymn "O agor fy llygad i weled," aud the Lord's Prayer said by all standing. The PresHen t, of th- sruild was in the chair, and introduced the Vicar of Llan- gybi. The following is a short epitome of his address upon "The te^K-uey of the age." The subject was treated frAn the standpoint of religion. (1.) This is an age nP t nsition in matters religious. Thereat t work which will in due Course r>' whole lump. The results of the i of the Bible will bring ab -;s. The old idea of literary ch until recently prevailed, ba.. j .^0wically abandoned. (2.) Search after truth where- ever it niay be foun 1 and wherever it may lead to, is a not her characteristic. (3). Simplicity of belief and practice. People begin to realize that the great work of Jesus of Nazareth was not so much the preaching of dogma as the revealing of the unseen God in visible form and human manner. Sympathy, love, and sacrifice were the distinguishing features of His life and death. Back to Christ is the cry of to-day. Mr David Thomas, Mr J. E. Jones, and the Vicar ii,o took part in the discussion. A vote of thanks, proposed by Mr Joseph Edwards, aod seconded by Mr David Davies was carried unanimously, and the meeting terminated with the singing of "Hen Wlad fy Nhadau" and God save the King.
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We deeply regret to record the death cf Lord Kelvin, which occurred shortly after ten o'clock on Tuesday evening. On Saturday afternoon, at No. 3 Dinas Main Colliery, Gilfachgoch, a terrific explosion took place, by which seven men lost their lives.
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N BORTH. F ON EE AX. The remains of the latt, I%fm Prosser, the wife of Mr Samuel Preiser retired sChoolmaster, Snowdon House, whose death rest Ur ll8t i8sue' Were fretaooi A f cer^etery on Wednesday UGraoon. A short service was conducted aJ bymn, by the Rev. D. Caron Jone, was feelioglyMedwydd ywy rbai trwr ffydd^ procession weodea ,/ter which the mouSf'nl The procession at Borth vvu as it was the first day of holding lar^e^ST* Meeting there aud this enabled a la rirw I «>f the ministers and deacons to be preset B:inds were drawn all along the route and every respect was shown by the inhabitants. A short service was conducted at the grave- side by the neve D. Caron Jones, and the hymn Bydd Myrdd o thyfejdodrm" vfis sung. The chief mourners were Mr Prosser (husband Mr W. S. Prosser, Merthyr Tydtil (son), Mrs Roberts and fu Robetts (g )n-m-law), Mr Rets Jones, Liwya-^ hyfryd, Llanddewi Breti (orother), and Mrs Jones (sister-in-law), Mrs Dodd, Crick ho well (sister-in-law), Mr W. L. Dodd, Cardiff (nephew), Mr Richard Charles, Llanddet: Brefi (nephew), Miss Hannah Jones, Gartu., Llanddewi Brefi (niece). YOUNG STANDARD BEARERS.-—The wsskTr I meeting of the Young Standard Bearers c\.r,'j I held on Saturday night. Mr Kcr ■. Jenkins presided over a Inrge attend.??* members. The brigade is 130 strong, -ni members are enrolled nearly every programme was as follows Hymns L;; ■ Choir; song, James Davies; recifcat:ou> ,v Jennie Davies, Thomas Davies, Violet Roo". Papers were read by John E. Liew.u ,l £ > Dr. Phillips Neuaddiwyd," DavH | (captain) on "Llewelyn, the Welsh Princ T. g, Jones on" John Miltoo," The compel; tioas were won by Bertie Edwards, J. E L.e*»elyn Irene TibOot, and Alan F. Evans. Theadindi- cators were John D. Evans, and Jennie Davies. The Commander's letter was rtad by the Secretary.
ABERYSTWYTH WEATHER REPORT.
ABERYSTWYTH WEATHER REPORT. Temperature. Max. Min. Rain. Wind. Sunshine. Dec. 12 48*5 35'0 0*03 N.E. 2h. 10m. 11 13 46-0 41-5 0*10 s. 30min. 14 500 41*5 0-25 N.w. Nil. „ 15 48-0 330 0-02 8.E. 4 hours. „ 16 48-5 39-0 s.w. 2h. 20m. „ 17 51044-5 S.E. Nil. „ 18 52*0 45 0 s.w. Nil.]! The record is taken each morning at 9 o'clock,
ABERYSTWYTH GAS CO.
ABERYSTWYTH GAS CO. JONES v. THE DIRECTORS. On Friday, in the Chancery Division, before Mr Justice Parker, a motion was made on behalf of the plaintiff against the company and Messrs Hugh Hughes, Hughes-Bonsall, Woodall, and Lloyd, the company's directors, for an injunction to restrain the holding of a meeting of the shareholders called for the 24th inst. to pass a resolution to indemnify the defendants Woodall and Lloyd against the costs of action of libel and slander brought against them by their late secretary, and the motion asked that the costs of calling such meeting should be borne by the defendants other than the company. Mr Griffith Jones and Mr Stanley Griffith Jones appeared for the plaintitf, and Mr Sheldon for the defend- ants. It was agreed that the motion should be treated as the trial of the action, and the defendants, by their counsel, agreed to a per- petual undertaking restraining the holding of the meeting in the terms of the notice of motion and to pay the plaintiff's costs.
GOLF.
GOLF. A new record for 76 strokes for the round has been put up for the Aberdovey course by S. J. Cooper, the local professional. The score was made from lengthened tees. Cooper has finished laying out a course at Devil's Bridge, and this will undoubtedly meet to some extent a long felt want.
- HUNTING.
HUNTING. GOGERDDAN HOUNDS. MEET Tuesday, 24th Cwm Cross Friday, 27th Penglaise Each day at 10.45 o'clock. MR. LEWES PRYSE'S BEAGLES WILL MEET Saturday, December 21sfc Carrog Farm. < Thursday, December 26fch By Card i Saturday, December 28th,4th Milestone Aber- < ayron road. ] At 11. s
MR. LEWES PRYSE'S BEAGLES.
MR. LEWES PRYSE'S BEAGLES. On Saturday the meet was at Borth. Con- On Saturday the meet was at Borth. Con- sequent upon the heavy rains the ditches were full of water and the bog was saturated, and although hunting was difficult there was some good sport. A start was made at 11 a.m., on the bog opposite the railway station. A hare was soon set going, and made a dash across the bog until it got on to Aberlerry land. Here she doubled and led the field with a stiff run right across the marsh to Ynysfergi hill. Here the hounds met with a check, but it was not long before she was again viewed crossing the hill and setting her mark for a return journey towards the station. She passed here on the bog, and about half a mile further on she got on to the railway line and then she swerved to the right and took the hounds on to Aberlerry. Once more she doubled and ran a few hundred yards on the bog and described a short circle and was rolled over by the hounds about a quarter of a mile from the Ynyslasend of Borth. Going from Ynysfergi right across the bog towards Aberlerry for two miles against a strong breeze made it one of the stiffest rnns this season. Most of the party were hospitably entertained to luncheon by Colonel and Mrs Fielden. Amongst those present were Mr and Mrs Lewes Pryse, Major Lloyd Hughes, Mr G. Checkland Williams' Master John Pryse, Mr Roderick Richardes, Colonel and Mrs Feilden, Mr and Mrs Wood, Mr Frank Feilden, Mrs Lowe, Miss Bonsall, Miss Phillips, Mr Hughes-Bonsall, Dr Williams, Mr Jones and Mr Benjamin.
CHRISTMAS TREE.
CHRISTMAS TREE. The Christmas tree and sale of work in con- nection with the St. Michael and All Angels Church, which was held at the Market Hall on Wednesday, was a decided success in every respect. The Rev. W. Matthews, M.A., (vicar), briefly explained the objects of the sale after which he declared the sale of work open. It was intended to keep the sale open until 10 o'clock, but the whole of the articles had been cleared by 9 o'clock. The side shows were most attractive and drew crowded audiences to each performance. "The Crystal Gazer was performed by Misses Enid Matthews and Bertha Jones, and was much appreciated. The Pierrot performances by the Misses Williams and Rees and Messrs Austin and Mansel Jenkins were also much applauded. Miss Maria Doughton proved an efficient accompanist. The success of the Christmas tree this year augurs well for its popularity in the future. All the goods offered were good and useful and much credit is due to the ladies of the con- gregation who had been so busily preparing them. The total receipts is expected to reach about JE95.
CWM MERFYN.
CWM MERFYN. COMPETITIVE MEETING.—In connection with the Congregational and Calvinistic Methodists Churches of the above place a very successful competitive meeting was held at Capel Isaf on Saturday evening, the 14th inst. The Rev D. Gwynne Lewis, Salem, presided and acted as adjudicator of the literary portion, whilst Mr H. Evans, Goginan Council school, adjudicated the musical competitions. The following were the decisions :—Recitation 23rd Psalm, Miss Blodwen Davies, Darren, and Miss Florence Lewis, Penybont, equal first. Solo (for girls under 14): Miss Enid Spedding and Miss Anna M. Edwards, do. Solo (for adults): Mr T. Owen, Goginan. Reading a passage at sight: Master James James, Llwyn. Recita- tion: "Yr Iewanc a'r Hen," Miss Mabel O. Jones, Penybont. Translation: English into Welsh, Mr H. M. Evans, Goginan. Quartette: "Pan Gilia'r Niwl," Mr William Evans, Penybont, and party. Party of eight: Baner yr Oen," Mr John Williams, Box Cottage, and party. The enjoyment of the evening was also much enhanced by songs, recitations, &c., specially contributed by Misses S. E. Jones, Mabel Owen Jones, Eunice Lewis, Aber- ystwyth, Kate Williams, Box Cottage, Messrs T. Owen. James Davies, W. H. Thomas, Thomas James, H. M. Evans, Jacob M. Jones, David and. Richard Williams, Box Cottage.
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THE POULTRY INDUSTRY.
THE POULTRY INDUSTRY. Earl Carrington received, a deputation last evening from the National Poultry Conference. Colonel Williams, M.P., introduced the depu- tation, and among its members were the Marchiomess of Salisbury and Mr Vaughan Davies, M.P. (representing the Welsh National Agricultural Society). It was urged that further Government assistance should be given by money grants and otherwise to the dairy industry. Lord Carrington, in reply, having expressed his sense of the value of the work the poultry societies are doing, said that the Government having generously placed at his disposal the sum of £100,000 to start the Small Holdings Fund he would consider whether, with the consent of the Treasury, any portion of that sum could be properly and advantageously applied to. some of the purposes which had been advocated by the deputation. He fu!ly realised the valuable connection which might exist between poultry rearing and the culti- vation of small holdings. At the instance of Lady Salisbury the thanks of the deputation were accorded the President of the Board of Agriculture.
' LOCAL WILL.
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