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MR. S. T. EVANS SOLICITOR…
MR. S. T. EVANS SOLICITOR GENERAL. Sir William Robson, K.C., M.P., has been appointed Attorney-General, succeeding the late Sir John Lawson Walton, and Mr S. T. Evans, K.C., M.P., has been appointed Solicitor-General, in succession to Sir William Robson. Mr Evans will, as a consequence of his appointment, have to seek re-election.
j NOTES.
NOTES. Mr R. J. R. Loxdale, Castle Hill, presided over the annual meeting of the Llanilar and North Cardiganshire Agricultural Society which was held on Monday. In moving the adoption of the balance sheet Mr Vaughan Davies, M.P., congratulated the members on the satisfactory position of the finances, which showed a balance in hand of JE139 88 4d. Burns' anniversary was celebrated in a manner delightful to the heart of the Scotsman by a gathering of the Clans at the Cafe on Friday night, followed by a good dinner. This was the fifth local celebration and like its predecessors proved a success in every way. Mr R. Stitt, of Alexandra road, who was the founder of tlis local society, presided over the proceedings. The toast of the evening was given by Mr J. Laird. The County Education Committee have referred for consideration to th-i Finance Committee the question of auditing County School accounts. The system generally adopted in Wales is to leave the audit to two or three members of the governing body. This is not the best course to follow, although it may be most economical, for it places on the shoulders of the Governors a responsibility not of their own seeking, and one which we imagine they will be glad to be rid of. The annual meeting of the West Wales branch of the National Society for the Pre- vention of Consumption was held at Car- marthen last week. and we learn with much satisfaction that the debt on the building fund has by the aid of Mrs. Davies-Evans, wife of the Lord Lieutenant of Cardigan, been wiped out, and the institution will, in all probability, be opened in the spring. Earl Cawdor was re-elected president, and Mr. D. Davies, M.P., whose practical sympathy with the scheme has been most encouraging, was elected a. vice-president. In a letter which was read at the meeting Professor Anwyl, of Aberystwyth, ex- prepsed the hope that impossible cases should not be admitted to the exclusion of cases of possible cure, and that the internal control should be in the hands of a thoroughly competent medical superin- tendent. It is very important at the outset to make quite clear that the institution is not to be made a home for incurables, and in order to prevent this there will have to be a careful supervision of patients admitted for treatment. Important additions to the Tregaron County School, involving an expenditure of £50Õ. are about to be carried out. The improvements will embrace a new class room, kitchen and workshop, and so soon as the plans are ready the work will be put in hand. The addition of a workshop, in which we presume carpentering will be carried on, is sure to prove popular with the boys, to many of whom the lessons learnt in the shop will be of the greatest help on the farm. Other County Schools in Wales have found the technical work of the the curriculum the very best help in getting through class work of the school, and on this account is much commended. Much good work continues to be done by the Aberystwyth branch of the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children, and it is pleasing to note that there was a repre- sentative attendance at the annual meeting held on Wednesday. The chair was occupied by Mr George R. Pryse, of Peithyll, who referred to the work of the Society, and expressed the opinion that too much money was spent on the heathen abroad and more should be applied to home needs. A good many people will agree with the Chairman that more mouev could be with advantage spent on home work of the character undertaken by the Society; but none, we feel sure, would care that this result should be achieved at the cost of other mission work. The money expended on the heathen is not altogether spent in religious teaching, but it L, is to a large extent employed in helping to ameliorate the social conditions of the poorer natives, and is thus doing work much on a par with the N.S.P.C.C. Since 1900 a sum of o £ 467 odd has been collected in Aberystwyth district. During the year 14 complaints, involving the welfare of 48 children, had been investigated by the Tnspector and 12 warnings were issued. We are glad to learn that these warnings had a salutary effect and that a general improvement in the con- dition of the children followed. I A South Wales correspondent in the "Celt" says the result of the Mid-Devon election caused a great surprise. Neverthe- theless, there are many Liberals in Wales who believe that similar surprises would be occasioned even in the Principality in the event of bye-elections. Mr Rees, the M.P. for Montgomery Boroughs, for instance, would certainty be defeated to-day, and if the Labour and Liberal parties both run candidates at the next General Election at Cardiff, as they say they will, then the Con- servative candidate is certain of victory. Pembroke Boroughs is another seat likeiv to go over to the Conservatives. There is no gainsaying the fact that there is profound disappointment with the Government in Wales." The non-provided s.-hool teachers of the Llandaff diocese are indignant at the apathy of the National Union of Teachers, and at a largely attended meeting held on Saturday passed a resolution protesting against the present educational position in Wales, which was such as to inflict unnecessary anxietv and suffering." What is said of Llandaff can be said of the other dioceses, for we find that the teachers of the non-provided schools are being treated very badly In Cardiganshire their applications to be placed on the same footing as other teachers of the county are ignored, and their applications for increases of salary are refused. These teachers have done their work well, and not one word can be said against their professional abilities; but in order to obey some mysterious mandate issued by one or two of the Welsh Committees having for their object the crippling of the Church schools these most deserving applicants are told that there is no advance for them. Mr J. Rees, of Cardigan, pressed for an answer at the meeting of the County Committee as to why the increase was not granted. Mr D. C. Roberts, who was in the chair, made no reply, and was anxious to get on with the business and away from such a disagreeable subject. The position taken up by the Radicals is altogether too cowardly for words and deserves severe condemnation. In an article dealing with the vexed question of local taxation the Spectator says at present our system of local taxation is both unjust and waste- ful." The article goes on As our raaders know, we desire that. our rating system should be rcformal in a manner which would be just to agriculture and to the rural portion of the community. We cannot ac this moment restate our argu- r ments upon these points, but we may set out generally the principles which it seems I to us ought to regulate a reform of local û taxation. It must be recognised (1) that men should contribute to local burdens in accordance with their ability (2) that their ability shall be measured by their total wealth, and not by their posses- sion of a particular form of proporty or cheir engagement in a particular industry (3) that too great a burden is now placed upon the localities <4) that rdief given to tho localities from their present burdens must not bo by way of doles, but by the State taking over the whole of certain 1 .charges, such, for example, as those for education and the maintenance of roads. By basing a scheme for reform on these principles we believe that the country would gain great relief. At present, instead of taxing a man locally according to his real ability, we often measure his ability by his possession or occupation of land, than which they could be no less satisfactory evidence of wealth, with the result that we tend to drive men off the land by the weight of taxation. Again, by placing too many burdens upon the rates and upon local bodies we violate the essential equity that as far as possible what is for the benefit of all should be paid for by all. For example, a good system of roads throughout the country benefits the whole nation, and yet we throw upon the localities through which the roads pass the burden of any increase in the cost of their maintenance."
PIT EXPLOSION.
PIT EXPLOSION. SIX MEX SERIOUSLY INJURED. A rather serious explosion occurred on Tuesday afternoon at No. 1 East Level of the Pantyffynon Colliery of the Park and Blaina Collieries Company (Limited), Pantyffynon. Fortunately, there was no fatalities, but the following were injured :—James Davies, shot fireman, Tycroes, PantyGynon Thomas Davies, repairer, Tycroes, Pantyffynon David R. Griffiths, collier, Iscennen road, Ammanford Gwilym Griffiths, collier, Pent- WYll road, Bettws, Ammanford Win. Roberts, collier, Hopkitlstown, Bettws, Ammanford Arthur Evans, collier, Pentwyn road, Bettws, Ammanford. About three p.m. James Davies fired a hole in the workings of David and Gwilym Griffiths (brothers working together), when instantly a loud report was heard, and it was evident thit. an explosion bad happened. The most seriously injured are the brothers Gwilym and David Rees Griffiths, and James Davies (Tycroes), who suffer from more or less severe burns in the face, arms, and back. The other three are not so badly burnt.
Family Notices
BIRTHS, MARRIAGES, AND DEATHS. MARRIAGE. WILLIAMS—DAVIES.—January 29th, at the Tabernacle Chapel, Aberystwyth, by the Rev. R. J. Rees, pastor, in the presence of the Rev. W. Jones, registrar, Mr D. J. Williams, Llanbadarn, to Miss M. M. Davies, of this town. DEATHS. BANKES-PRICE.—On the 27th instant, at Montrose, Marine terrace, Aberystwyth, the Rev. D. Bankes-Price, B.D., late rector of Llangelynen, North Wales, aged 82 years. RICHARDS.—January 25th, aged 67 years, Mr Richard Richards, tailor, Penyrancher, Aberystwyth. KITTO.—January 24th, aged three years and five months, Gladys Eldwith Catherine, youngest daughter of Mr and Mrs J. B. Kitto, L. & P. Bank, Aberystwyth. DUNN.—January 24th, aged 28 years, in India, Mr Vivian Dann, son of Mrs Dann, 37 Cambrian street, Aberystwyth. WILLIAMS.—On January 25th, at Fronddel, Llanfihangel Genu'rglyn, John Williams, aged 69.
I NORTH & SOUTH WALES BANK,…
I NORTH & SOUTH WALES BANK, Ltd. BALANCE SHEET at 31st DECEMBER, 1907. I LIABILITIES. £ s d ASSETS. £ s <1 Deposits, Current Account Bal- Cash in hand, at call or three ances, <fcc. 11,071.403 14 5j days'notice 2,801,145 13 .3 Notes in circulation 37,135 0 0 Investments in Public Securi- Drafts not exceeding 21 days' ties:— date 6,03 S 7 11 Consols, India Stock, and Acceptances and Credits under Debenture and Preference issue 1,022,813 3 4 Stocks of first-class English Bills for Collection and other Railways, &c. 1 670.5 )2 3 0 items 285,004 14 6 Bills of Exchange 2,710,313 8 9 Advances to Customer?, tem- Total Liabilities to Public. £ 12,423,295 0 2j porary Loans on Railway CAPITAL:— and other Shares, &c. 4,832,850 4 1 Total Sub- Acceptances, and Credits un- scribed £ 3,0.X),0C0 0 0 accepted, per contra. 1,022,813 3 4 Of which Bauk Buildings—Head Office :n Reserve and Branches 333,018 11 2 liability £ 2,250,000 0 0 Sums in transitu with Branches and Agents and other items 332,775 3 10 Paid up. £ 750.000 0 0 Reserve Fund 512,000 0 0 Jndivided Profits 21,123 7 3 1,283,123 7 3 £ 13.706,418 7 5 — £ 13,706.418 7 5 T. BROCKLE13ANK ) ARTHUR W. BIBBY, )■ Directors. T. ROYDEX, T. ROWLAND HUGHES. General Manager. date 6,03 S 7 11 Consols, India Stock, and Acceptances and Credits under DebAnture and Preference issue 1,022,813 3 4 Stocks of first-class English Bills for Collection and other Railways, &c. 1 670.5 )2 3 0 items 285,004 14 6 Bills of Exchange 2,710,313 8 9 ——————— Advances to Customers tern- Total Liabilities to Public. £ 12,423,295 0 2j porary Loans on Railway CAPITAL:— and other Shares, &c. 4,832,850 4 1 Total Sub- Acceptances, and Credits un- scribed £ 3,0.X),0C0 0 0 accepted, per contra. 1,022,813 3 4 Of which Bauk Buildings—Head Office :n Reserve and Branches 333,018 11 2 liability JE2,250,000 0 0 Sums in transitu with Branches —————————— and Agents and other items. 332,775 3 10 Paid up. £ 750.000 0 0 Reserve Fund 512,000 0 0 Jndivided Profits 21,123 7 3 ———————— 1,283,123 7 3 £ 13.706,418 7 5 — £ 13,706.418 7 5 T. BROCKLEBANK) ARTHUR W. BIBBY, )■ Directors. T. ROYDEX, T. ROWLAND HUGHES. General Manager. I In conformity with the Companies'Act, 1900, we certify that all our requirements as Auditors have been complied with. We beg to report that we have verified the Cash and Bills of Exchange on hand at the Head OrSce, and have examined the securities representing the Bank's Investments, and thote held against short loans and advances to customers, and find them to be in order. We have also examined the above Balance Sheet in detail with t he Books of the Head Office and the Certified Returns from the Branches, and, in our opinion, the Balance Sheet is a full and fair one, properly drawn up so as to exhibit a correct view of the Bauk's affairs a? shown by the Books of the Bank. N IIARMOOD BANNER & SON, M 11th January, 1908. Chartered Accountants.
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jHEREFORD AND HOPS.
j HEREFORD AND HOPS. As in Mid-Devon, so in South Hereford the bye-election is being fought on the straight issue of Tariff Reform versus j so-called Free Trade. And unless we are greatly mis-read what is taking place in that interesting and typical rural con- stituency, the verdict which South Hereford will return on Friday will be no less emphatic than Mid-Devon's in favour of some reform of our present unjust and harmful fiscal system. There is no part of the country which has not its special and particular indictment to bring against the operation of our absurd Free Trading with its uncontrolled admission of foreign com- petition, combatting, depressing and destroying home industries. In this district, a strong case might be made out against m in the existing system on the score alone of the debilitated condition of the slate industry. It would be easy to show how the unrestricted dumping of foreign im- portations has seriously prejudiced the home production of this commodity. And so with South Hereford. Only, in that great hop-growing area, where the pinch I of the Free Trade shoe is felt is with regard to-hops. ZD Since 1878 the acreage under hops in England bas been reduced by 25,067 acres. On the other hand the imports of foreign hops during the last five years have averaged 192,112 cwt. per year. It is estimated that it costs from 940 to £ 4-5 to cultivate an acre of hops, so that it will be seen that in consequence of the decline in the produc- ing area. there is a loss to English rural labour of no less a value than fully a million sterling annually. The Hereford hop- grower finds it impossible to compete with the foreign competitor on present terms, I ecause while hops cannot be grown here at 40s. per cwt. the Californian can import and sell them for 30s. per cwt. Naturally, he cries out for protection from this un- curbed over-seas rivalry and we are pleased to see that there are in South Hereford L b 1 als who are patriotic and sympathetic I ei o igh to enlist on his side for the salva- tion of the industry from that perdition to which this precious Free Trade has con- signed and is consigning much of the trade of the country. The case for the protection of hop-growing is put thus by a corres- pondent of the Liberal "Hereford Times" :— I am going t" make my Protectionist friends a present of an argument. In my opinion, the peculiar difficulty of the hop growers lies in the combination of two facts, viz., that the hop crop is both an extremely uncertain crop, and that it is a perishable one. If it were a fairly reliable crop English growers could take their chance better witii the rest of the world, and puf up with the principteoffree imports in the interesrs of the country at large. On the other hand, if hops did not deteri .rate by keeping (notwithstanding even the expensive cold storage), the produce of a hounriful harvest would be worth saving for the following year. As it is now, it is: 'Heads the English grower loses, tails the foreign grower wins.' A big crop means very low prices, because we cannot export, and when we get a small crop the foreigner prevents any relative and compensating rise in prices." The writer, accordingly, argues that the hop-grower has a peculiar claim to receive exceptional treatment"—protection, to wit. But if "exceptional treatment" is to be accorded to hops, why not to any other fruit of the earth r Why not to those many other industries we could name that are in a like perilous case with hop-growing ? We heartilv support the plett of the Hereford hop-grower for exceptional treatment," and we hope he will enforce it in the only effective way possible at the poll on Friday; out we would decline to deny to other industries what he is so anxious to secure as a blessing to himself.
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ABERYSTWYTH. N. & S. W. BANK.—Owing to increase of business the bank premises are inadequate, and the erection of a new bank in Great Darkgate street will be proceeded with shortly. STUDENT'S SUCCESS.—Mr W. J. Jones, B.A., of Aberystwyth College, a native of Porth, has accepted a call to a church at Treforest. Mr Jones preaches well both in English and Welsh. WINTER SALE.—In our advertisement columns J. E. Hughes, fancy draper, 3t and 36 Little Darkgate street, announces that his winter sale commences on Saturday next, February 1st, when every article will be reduced. ROYAL PIER PAVILION.—This evening (Wednesday) a first class London company will present thepopular pantomime Robinson Crusoe" at the Royal Pier Pavilion. There will also be a performance on Thursday night and a matinee in the afternoon. HAY. —R. J. Jones, Coal and General Merchant, "Office and Wharf," Railway Station, has purchased a large quantity of excellent Hay, which be offers for sale at very low price. Also best Portland Cement for sale. Enquiries will oblige.-Advt. FOOTBALL.—Towyn Jones, who played out- side left for Aberystwyth, had a trial with Blackburn Rovers on Saturday. W. Roberts, the left half of Towyn, who was sent off the field on Saturday week for fouling T. W. Rees, was at the meeting of the Welsh Football Association held on Wednesday, suspended for two months on the report of Mr Townsend, Newtown, the referee. CHURCH HISToRy.Classes for the study of Church History have been formed in connec- tion with the Churches of S. Marys and S. S. Michael's and all Angels. The English class is held at the old vestry on Tuesday evenings, and that of the Welsh at the Ysgoldy on Wednesday evenings. Both classes are open to all (men and women), and are being well attended. LOCAL WILL.— Mr Lewis James, of 21, Chalybeate street, who died on November 4th, 1907, left estate of the gross value of £1,407, with net personalty £413, and probate of his will, dated October 2nd, 1907, has been granted to his daughter, Miss Mary Elizabeth James, of Pantgwyn, Llanychaiarn. The testator left his estate to his daughter, the said Mary Elizabeth, subject to the payment by her of J616 per annum to his wife during her widow- hood or until her son attains the age of twenty- one years, after which period she is to receive £ 5 per anuum during her widowhood. C.E.T.S.—An excellent meeting in connec tion with the S. Michael's branch of the Church of England Temperance Society was he!d at the Ysgoldy on Friday evening. The chair was taken by the Rev J. T. Davies, and the followiug was the programme, which had been arranged by Mr and Mrs J. Lloyd :— Pianoforte solo, Mr T. W. Thompson address by the Chairman song, Mr J. J. Davies recitation, Mrs Corfield song, Miss A. Campbell address, Mr J. Lloyd pianoforte solo, Miss Warburt n violin solo, Mr Lewis Richards rending, Mr R. D. Williams song, Miss A. Campbell. Next Friday's programme will be presented by Mrs R. D. Jones. RENT AUDIT.— The half-yearly rent audit of the Carrog and Brynmvherin estates were held on Wednesday, the 2211d instant, at the White Horse Hotel. Aberystwyth, by Mr John P. Sinnctt, the agent. After the rents were received the tenants sat down to an excellent dinner provided by Mr J. C. Rea, at which the landlord, the He" W. H..Siunett, supported by the agent, presided. WHIST DRIVE.—A whist drive and dance was held in the Buaith Hall on Welnesday evening of last week. The arrangements had been carried out by Mrs Atwood, Marine terrace, and she was ably supported by Messrs Jack Garner and Mansell Jenkiis :is M.C's. There were nearly seventy present, and a most enjoyable evening was spent.. The refresh- ments were superintended bv Mrs Sheraton and Mrs J. Jenkin Jones. The prizes were captured by the following:—Ladies, 1st ptizo, Mrs D. Sylvanus Edwatds 2nd, Miss Martha Davies; gentlemen, 1st, Mr William, Tei-iace road, 2nd, Mr Rufus Williams, Lion Hotel. Dancing was afterwards indulged in to the strains of music supplied by Mr Saviu, Hotel St. George. NEW WORK BY MR NOYES.—Referring to a new book of poetry by Mr Noyes of this town the "Spectator" says: The ballad "Forty Singing Seamen has completely captivated the mind iof the present writer to the exclusion of urgent matters, and some of the" Slumber- Songs of the Madonna" are exquisite and delightful. There will always be an audience for a poet who can sing of Drake as Mr Noyes has sung, and tell of the 'Golden Hynde's' return With rubies in her scuppers and her bilge ablaze with gold." OBITUARY.—It is with regret that we have to record the death, which took place in India I at the age of twenty-eiyht years, of Mr Vivian Dunn, son of Mrs Dunn, 37, Cambrian street. The news of his death was received on Friday through a cable received at t!,e L?n lon OTice uf ilio Steamship Navigation Co., which stated that he had died that day from dysentry. lIe had been in their employ for over twelve months, and was third officer on one of their steamers trading on the coasts of Itidia and I Ceylon. Ho was well known and highly respected, and the greatest sympathy 1* extended with his mother and three sisters in their sad bpr avero^Jt. LOOM, WILL.—Mr EVA-I Jeiilihis, of 2G, Alexandra road, left estate V!tl-.iel at £ 5')8, with net personalty £ 278 Gs 5d, and probate I of his will has been granted to his widow, Mrs Jane Jenkins, and Mr Thomas Herbert Austin Jenkins, grocer, and Mr John David Mansell Jenkins, grocer, sons of the testator. SALE OF PROPERTY.— Mr A. Lloyd Williams offered for sale by public auction at the L'on Royal Hotel, on Wednesday afterno >n, the freehold dwelling hou-e, 2L Queen street, and known as Queen's Dairy. The terms and conditions of sale Were read by Mr Evan Evans, solicitor. The Auctioneer stated that the property consisted of a dwelling house, stable for six horses, coach house, saddleroom, hayloft and yard. The bidding: c unmeneed at £ 400 and quickly rose to at which figure the property was withdrawn. P was subse- quently sold by private treaty t,) Mr David Vaughan, Distin street, Lambeth, the purchas- ing price being £ 075. P.S.N. -The weekly entertainment was held in the Coliseum on Saturday night when there were nearly live hundred present. The programme had been provided by the members of the Salvation Army and Lieut Thompson one of their officers presided. The meeting commenced by the singing of the hymn What a Friend we have in Jesus," after which Capt. Mansell offered up a short prayer The follow- ing was the programme :—Song, The Storm," by children Welsh reading, Ann:e Rees; solo, Who'll buy my Fish," David John Hughes recitation, The doll's hospital, M. J. Rowlands; gramophone selections, Mr Tudor; scarf drill, by children solo, Alice Maude Martin; recitation, Edith Shewring: dialogue, Miss Priscilla's Cat," by Miss May Hughes and Miss Beatrice Meehan duet, (Swedish), Miss Ester Henderson and Richard Thomas recitation, "Grandpais Specticles," Maud Joseph; dialogue, "The Salvation House Maid solo, Lieut. Thompson recita- tion, Bessie's Pussy Cat," Nelly Rees dialogue, Miss Breeze and Miss Hughes; gramaphone; Dumb-bell Drill; recitation, Lill's Lament," May Ilnghes; solo, by seven Fisher Girls; recitation, A Happy Chance," Miss Breeze solo, Miss Katy Hughes recita- tion, Arthur A. Edwards; duet, Misses Nelly and Louie Martin; dialogue, "The Army Flag," eight children gramaphone selections, Mr Tudor hoop drill, by the children solo, Captain Mansell; solo, The Missing Boat, Miss Ellis; recitation, Albert Donelly; gramaphone selection, Mr Tudor; recitation, Lidea Hughes recitation, Kate Joseph; duet, Captain Mansell and friend; recitation, Olwyn Shewring; recitation, The Threepenny Specticles," Blodwin Rees; song, by Miss Elsie Lloyd; recitation, "Wreck of the Express," Maggie Blair; recitation, First Letter," S. J. Christopher; concertina selection, by Mr Laird gramaphone, Mr Tudor song, six little children. The usual refreshments were supplied during the interval, and at the suggestion of Mr Fearnsides a collection was made, with the proceeds of which the Army children were supplied with refreshments. WORKHOUSE TUEAT.-The annual tea party and entertainment given to the inmates of the Workhouse by the British Women's Temperance Association took place on Friday. The following ladies superintended the tea, viz Mrs James, Caradog road (guardian), Mrs William Thomas, Mrs Edwards, Laurels, Mrs Cadvan Davies, Mrs Evans, Hendre Villa, and Mrs Corfield, Cambrian street. They were ably assisted by the lady members of the association. Before leaving the room Mrs James, Mrs Thomas, and Mrs Edwards dis- tributed sweets, cakes, oranges, apples and tobacco among the inmates. The entertain- ment commenced at 6.30, and was presided over by Mrs James. The following was the programme Sacred song, Miss Maud Davies, New Quay recitation, Miss Harris song, Mr W. Williams, Queen's terrace song, Mr Jack Jones duett, Misses Lilian Evans and Maud Jones; sacred solo, Miss Maud Davies recitation, Mr Ezekiel Williams, Theological College phonograph selections, Mr D. J. Davies, Northgate street; song. Miss Jennie Jones song, Miss Ellis song, Mr J. Cowley: song, Mr Jaok Jones recitation, Mr Ezekiel Williams song, Miss Phyllys Thomas song, Mr J. Cowley recitation, Miss Harries phonograph selections, Mr D. J. Davies. After the usual votes of thanks the meeting closed by singing Hen Wlad 4y Nhadau," the solo being taken by Mrs Evans, Hendre Villa. Miss Phyllys Thomas acted as accompanist throughout the entertainment. "ELTAS o F->N."—This was tbesubjectof an interesting lecture that was delivered at the Tabernacle C.M. Chapel on Tuesday evening by the Rev John Williams, Bi-ynsiencyn. The chair was taken by Mr L. H. Roberts, Plashendre. PETTY SESSIONS.—There were no cases for hearing at the weekly sessions held on Wednes- day. The magistrates that attended were Mr C. M. Williams, mayor, and Capt. Thoma. Doughton. OBITUARY.—The death took place on Friday morning after a short illness of Gladys Eldwith Catherine, the youngest daughter of Mr and Mrs J. B. Kitto, L. & P. Bank, North parade. The deceased was three years and five months old and her remains were iuterred at the Cemetery on Monday morning, when the Rev R. Williams, vicar of Penrhyncoch and the Rev J. E. Lloyd, B.D., officiated. The mourners were Mr J. B. Kitto and Dr Gwilym Dawking. Floral tributes were received front Mr and Mrs Kitto, Mrs Dawking, Pontypridd, and family, Bank Staff, Rev. R. Williams, Roy and Ifor Davies, North parade, Mr and Mrs Purton, Miss Potter, Mr and Mrs R. Fear, Miss Evelyn Davies, Mr and Mrs R. EL H. Morgan, and Nurse Richards. Amongst those present at the funeral were Messrs R- Northey, T. W. Powell, Tom Owen, William James, John Watkins, J. Purton and D. I Phillips.
I" THE PIRATES OF PENZANCEL"
I" THE PIRATES OF PENZANCEL" SUCCESSFUL LOCAL PRODUCTION. There was a. large and fashionable attendance at the Coliseum on Tuesday evening, when Gilbert and Sullivan's comic opera "The Pirates of Penzance or The Slave of Duty was performed by a company of local amateurs. All the characters were well pourtrayed throughout, but the palm must be given to Mrs Panchen and Miss Rosie Jones, whose acting was excellent. During the second act the limelight was put on and the effect was exceedingly pretty. The entry of the posse of police caused much laughter, as also did the chorous which they sang before going to meet the Pirates." This item was deservedly encored. The fallowing were the dramatis personw- Major-General Stanley, Charles Parcben TLhe Pirate King A. Lloyd Williams Samuel (hie lieutenant1, Mansel Jenkins Frederic (pirate- apprentice), W. D Owen Sergeant of Police, T. Ainsleigh Jones Mabel, Editli, Kate and Isobel (General Stanley's daughters i, Misses Rosie -Tone?, Nellie Williams, Constance Sheraton and Enid Matthews Ruth piratical maid of all work). Mrs Panchen. Chorus of Pirates, Police, and Major-General Stanley's Daughters. The story of the opera opons on a rocky sea- shore on the coast of Cornwall. The Pirates of Penzance arc discovered drinking good ]nek to their npprentice Frederick who iu » I few hours will have Completed hla Ino.entare^ to the Pirate King. Bolng themselves orphans — the Pirates never molest an orphan • and this becoming knov.n, everyone they capturo says he is an orphan. A strong vein of humour runs through the piece aud there is of course a- love story with the usual disappointments ultimately ending as all love stories should inL I a happy manner, and the joyous prospect of wedding bells. The music was charmingly pretty, and the songs and choruses were especially fine. Miss Rea presided at the piano and carried out her arduous duties with much ability, as did the Rev. J. H. Farmer, who was at tho organ. Mr McDowall, of Pier street, had charge of the costumier's and perruquier's department, and to Mr Charles Panchen fell the hardworking lot of general manager. The general excellence of the arrangements carried out under the immediate supervision of the general manager contributed in no small degree to the success of the performance. The second scene, a ruined chapel by moonlight," was painted by Mr A. R. T. Jones, of Lampeter, who generously did the work free of charge. The proceeds are to be devoted to St. Michael's Church Organ Completion Fnnd. Mr Panchen at the close stated that he had been approached by the membors of the Free Library Committee to give a second per- formance at a futuro date. He appreciated this very much and gladly accepted the invita- tion and would give the second performance ia about three week's time.