The Aberystwith Observer

CAPEL BANGOR. SOCIAL EVENING.—On Wednesday, Fob. /th., the young people of Capel Bangor, t<» to Lumber of 80, were entertained to a very easant social evening at Bangor Schoolroom, lie entertainment was initiated by thn t'ol viug ladies and gentlemen, The Misse" tales, Broncastell, Mrs Owen and Mr R. b iwis, Post Office, Messrs James and Miss imes Maesbangor, Miss fiiciiards. Myrtle -tra ap, Miss James, Maesbangor Arms, Mr d iliss Edwards, Fron, and Mr J. Jam-- forgau, who saved neither labour or expense make it enjoyable. The room was well •anged and prettily decorated, and till ties were heavily laden with choicest iinties. A raiscel.'anious programme of raes and recitations, &c.. were gone through. Hev E. J. Da vies and Mrs R W. I as stewards, and Messrs 11. W. Morgan j 1 Owen as a<!jiJ Jieators. i Hirjn th I 'rvaU r»Mrn.hui«,nr.s A ere partak -n -if, a j n waiters were most atteiitti" ]? <V- ii j ud that the reckacion of The Miniture," the" Poor vulgar líttk boy of the I i^ni py Legend." by Miss Barbara Hughes- (ksall was excfdlent and much appreciated, '*s Pees and Mrs Owen, Old- Vicarage, and trs Morgan, Broaeirion, were also present, •tang as chaperon*. After singin j; "Auld ,ng syne tho meeting broke up, everybody tV ut: enjoyed themselves to ciieir heart's mtent and wishing they could have another io it soon. The committee are to be com- i Anted frr the exceptional success will h s n.-owned their efforts in making the eotc; Icment so enjoyable. rats Hrusov R<.i'TI3.—The proposal roopan railway e<<n:mui»h'"U<>u ""Ù.h Huason 13,,) is a one, hoth OM Hcooutit of the cervice it wi-I ,1*r i.. d. vul-.i in r-t of C o • I resources, already v d to he con«i<?erab'e, and HS regards adiiitional a; ortation facilia-s for the plOincts of the rap- fitli- ^raoirt previncea c,, Karopoan markets, fhis coiiuec ion, the crux of the position lies in r a- StiH'ta, air! expert opinion seems agreed ttt. that an naviu>a-ion season of 3 j monthc y tw r. li d "II II. T'IH cosof the railway COI)- t.i;»n s to t>e n >Om*ftk»?n by the Domiaiop Gover- nt, and will be uiet not of land sales in the ib-wept. iliiriM'ng po-iM-rs will he giieii to fail. I •:e without < wo. litrnitio'i. The re-issae of Mr. I r-c l'» "Acrosd te riub-Aitics of Canda." is efore vety ot>port j »•, as it affords the most horit^tive nifortna; M>H th:-t is at present avail- t> i n tha' inst.i: u shortly to be drawn i" of <-ivi a a. litnT^H >N N I tjie A(i- an(,empnt Sc eueu wit! hofct its annual ni eti i g this year ^icaijx-g on Aa not 25, h. is the third ham no". vu Oanwda, the first

FROM ] Hie Aberystwyth Observer, 1860, MARCH 3KD. THE LATE GALE.—On Sunday last we were visited by a violent storm, which continued with unbared fury during the whole of Monday, and most part of Tuesday. So s* ere was it during Sunday night that much apprehension was felt for the safety of the steamer Plyn- i-mon," which bad sailed that morning -a, this porI; for Liverpool but we are I" happi to learn that she has safely arrived at her destination after a fearfully rough passage. The wind early on Tuesday morning was so strong that it kept the large church bell ring- ing for hours as regnlar as if it had been done by the hand of man. THE JAYE WILLIAMS."—Intelligence has been received that thè above schooner, belong- ing to this port, which was but lately launched, I had been ran ashore at Afcersocb, having struck on Sarn Patrick, near Pwllheli, where she sustained severe damage, but it is hoped she can, be got off. She is insured in the Aber- ystwyth Society. DEATH BY DKOWKTN«. —On Saturday, the 25th ult., as the smack" John James," of this port, was entering Chester river, the boom struck a poor boy, of the name of Rees Evans, overboard, aIild was unfortunately drowned ere he could bo recovered. LTANBADARN.—PRESENTATION OF PLATE.— On Thursday evening last the Rev John Pugh, the highly esteemed aud respected curate of Llanbadarn Fawr, was presented by the mem- bers of the Church Sunday School at that place with a beautiful s-ilver teapot and cream ewer, of the value of £ 20. The presentation took place at the Schoolroom, Mr Evan Killin acting as chairman. Mr Pugh, on receiving the testimonial, in a long and able speech, thanked the donors for so flattering a mark of their approbation. INDEPENDENT ORDER OF ODDFELLOWS.— The brothers of the St. David's Lodge of Oddfellows, in this town, joined by those of the Rheidol Lodge, celebrated their anniversary on Thursday last by a procession and dinner. It had been anticipated for some time past that the meeting this year would be more than usually attractive, and preparations were accordingly made for an increased number of guests, and for the proceedings being con- ducted on a grand scale. The lodge was established in 1839, and has of late years greatly extended in regard to the number of members, and its consequent sphere of useful- ness. The morning was all that could be desired. At 10 o'clock tho brothers met at Host John Hughes's, the Prkiee Albert Inn, from which pi-see they proceeded to Llanbadarn Church in procession, headed by the Bronwydd Band, under the able leadership of Mr Jones. The members, being gaily dressed in their sashes and aprons, carried the regalia of the order, belonging to the Liverpool district, had for the occasion, free of expense to the lodge, by Brother H. O. Holmes, to whom, for this as well as other generous acts, the brethren are greatiy indebted, and to whose indefatigable exertions to promote the objects of this nobl j institution the success of OddfeHows in this town is mainly attributable. The old parish church waq well filled by a numerous congre- gation. Prayers were read by the Rev John A, curate, and the sermon was preached oy tha Ven. Archdeacon Hughes (from Psalm 8), which was listened <o with great attention. After the sermon the members retained to town, and paraded the principal streets. When passing the houses of Colonel ..veil, M P.. and H. O. Holmes, Esq. (both oeiug members of the order1, and the Mayor's, Robert Edward, Esq.. the procession stopped, and all joined in giving them hearty cheers. The dinner took place in the Corn Market, which was beautifully decorated with flags of 'I all nations, &c. Upwards of 150 members and guests were present, and the attendance ot strangers presented a striking feature in the day's proceedings, and was a strung and con- vincing proof, if any were needed, of the re-ipeer, in which the lodge of Oddfellows is hekl by their more affluent friends and neigh- bours. This will no doubt stimulate them to Turther exertions in their charitable work, and. cause them more fully to carry out their I "xeelient intentions oi affording relief and assistance to the brethren, and of making the widow's heart to sit g for joy. The chair was taken by H. O. Esq., supported by our esteemed MaJor. the duties of vice-chair- man being ably sustai a d by David Roberts, Esq. NEW QtT,kY. ,il new brig, the Aeron Vale," wns successfully launched at this place on Saturday last at shoot eight o'clock in thi- morning. A large concourse of people collected to witness the sight, but something having impaired the cradle the ceremony «a> put off till about three o'clock in the afternooi Iff I ue spectators were by that time much morc numerous than in the morning, and heart\ cheers were reiterated during the time she made the run. The majority of thE- owners are respectable farmers from the Vale of Aeron hence her name Aeron Yale." She is to be commanded by Capt. Evan Evans, son-in-law to Mr D. Davies, the builder. BIRTH. On the 23rd nit., in London, the wife of Mr K L. Cole, druggist, of this town, of a laughter. ABERYSTWYTH MARKET PRICES. Monday last. CORN. Wheat. per bushel 59 6d to 6s Od iarley 3s 6d to 4s 0d Oats > P, It 2s 9d to 3s Od BCTCHEKS* MEAT. .per lb., 7d to 8d 2 i troll 8d r 6d to 61d per-couple 2s 6d

f ABERYSTWYTH IS NO EXCEPTION. The press of our neighbouring towns teems with instances of local men and women who -w. are frankly aud unreservedly speaking out for the sake of others. It is gratifying to know that here in our own town this generous feel- ing is not lacking. But it is even more grati- fying to know that the Aberystwyth state- ments made mauy years ago are heartily endorsed to-day. Mr E. Williams, of 5 Grays Inn road, Aberyhfcwyth, For years I had pains across the small of my hiiek-sharp stab-like pains that bent me aSmost double. The kidney secretiowere thick and unnatural. Doau's backachei kidney-pills are the only medicine that has done me good. After I had taken a few doses I felt easier, and now my back is all right again and my kidneys are acting as they should. I have no objection to the facts of my experience with Doan's pills being published, bec-aa;^ dt; rived so much benefit from the. {Signed) K Williams." 3J- years later Mr Williams said :—"I have the best po sibie reasons for recommending Doan's backache kidney pills; they cured me some years ago and 1 have never been troubled with the kidney or bladder complaint since. Doan's backache kidney pills are two shillings and ninepeneü per box, or "ix boxes for thirteen shillings and ninepeuee. Of all chemists and stores, or post free direct from Foster- McCIalian G.> 8 Wells street, Oxford street, r,1.. wfleaore yppkjpt theaame kind c<

LLANBADARN PETTY SESSIONS. THURSDAY. Before Dr Morgan, chairman, Messrs B. E. Morgan, J. G. Hughes-Bonsall, Henry Bonsall, George R Pryse, and J. T. Davies, Mayor of Aberystwyth. NO LIGHT. Isaac Evans, The Exchange, Capel Bangor, was charged by Supt. Richard Jones with having driven a waggon on the highway at Capel Bangor without having a lighted lamp attached thereto, at 8 p.m. on February 19th. P.C. Rees Davies, Goginan, said that at 1 8.5 on Friday night, the 19th inst., he saw the defendant driving a loaded waggon drawn by two horses, which were trotting on the I highway at Peullwyn. He stopped the defen- dant and asked for an explanation, and the defendant replied that he had to wait in town II (or some bedsteads at a sale. The defendant also admitted having been cautioned in December last. I The defendant, who did not appeal") waa « fined 2s. 6d. and costs. A WILD NIGHT. I Thomas Joseph Hannan, Goginan, labourer, ] was brought up on remand and charged by II Edward Llewelyn Nowell, Dollwen, Goginan, < retired hairdresser, with wilfully damaging household furniture, valued at £ 65, the pro- perty of complainant, at Goginan on Feb. 20th. The evidence given by P.O. Rees Davies at the previous bearing was now read. The Constable added that when he charged the 1 accused at the house with having committed the offence, that the accused said "I won't say anything now." At the Police Station, Goginan, the accused further said, He ordered me out of the house after I repaired it up; now he's without a home, so am I. He's the instigator and I am not a bit sorry for what I did. I want my wife to be at my trial so as to know what she's going to do. I did this because she deserted me sinca last Saturday night and by her father's vVishes she is stayiug away. I broke the things with a hammer, the handle of which broke. My wife and I wouid be quite happy but for the old man. I am sorry now that I came over the Atlantic. They would not let me know of my wife's whereabouts." The Complainant said he lived at Dollwen, Goginan, and that the accused was his son-in- law. He was sleeping alone on Friday night last and was disturbed between eleven and twelve o'clock by the accused, who came into the house. The accused walked up and down the stairs a great deal sharpening a knife and razor, and ultimately started br.,ak;ng the things, commencing at his (the witness' bed The sewing machine he said was smashed into about fifty pieces, also the piano, china, glass, furniture and three or four mirrors. the total damage which he estimated to be from C60 to £ 65. He had previously warned the accused not to come to the house. He (the witness) was turned out of the house and had to go for the police in his stocking feet, as the accused had thrown his shoes away. The witness added that he was the tenant and that all the furni- ture was his property. Supt. Jones: Have you anything to say Hanaan ? Accussed: Nothing at all; I am not a bit sorry for what I have done, because he's used me bad. He's the whole cause of my wife seperating and he bad tried it a long time outside that I have nothing more to say. In reply to the Bench the Constable said the accused was quite sober. ( Supt. Jones said the accused had been con- victed twice for drunkenness. Accused replying to a question by the Bench said he was an American citizen but had been born in Ireland. 1. The Bench consulted in private for some time and the Chairman said the accused would be committed to the next Quarter Sessions for trial.

"GOLDEN BUTTER," The buying public is so largely influenced by the appear;inee of butter, that the butter producer is compelled to pay attention to .this point, es- pecially as the foreigner is very careful to see that his butter has that golden yellow colour which is so much preferred In fact that point undoubtedly .accounts for much of the success which the foreigners gain over English (and undeniably better) butter. The public always prefer the rich looking golden butter to the paler kind. Very well, the English producer has his remedy, and a very safe one ii is. Sii.ver Churn butter colouring will give his but- ter a uniform golden yellow without deteriorating it in the smallest degree. On the contrary "Silver Churn" may be fairly said to enhance the delicate creamy flavour of the butter. "Silver Churn" Butter Colouring is entirely free from aniline, being a purely vegetable product. It is not a mere experiment, for it has passed the severest tests at many of the principal Shows, gaining First Class Awards, and is highly praised in the numerous dairies where it is regularly used. It never gives uneven or muddy" colouring, and dues not effect the butter milk. We say emphatically that Silver Churn But- ter Colouring is a big and real help to the pro- ducer, enabling him to cater for the public taste in an eminently satisfactory manner. The 'Silver burn brand is manufactured by Oldfield Pattiri- son & Co New Bridge street, Manchester, a firm whose standing and reputation are themselves a sufficient guarantee of merit. The colouring is obtainable from Chemists and Dairy Supply Men, in 6d., Is., 2s., 5k, 8s. and 14s. bottles.

_n__ LLANBADARN. OBITUARY. —We regret having to record the death which took place on Thursday, of Mr Richard Edwards, joiner, ParCyronen. The deceased who was in his 75th year was born it Penybont, Clarach, and subsequently re- moved to Nantcaerio Lodge ultimately remov- ing to Paicyronen. He bad been complainilg for about two years but had only been con- fined to bed for the past three weeks. He attended the Welsh Congregational Chapel a month last Sunday morning. He way the oldest member and deacon at the Chapel and had for half-a-century been singing conductor. He resigned some time ago when he was made the recipient of a testimonial as a mark of the esteem in which he was held and appreciation of his services. The greatest sympathy is extended with the family in their bereave- ment. The funeral takes place to-day (Wed- nesday) afternoon at Llunbadarn. TREGARON. OBITCARV.—Mr John Beynon, of Sunny Hill, Treg«ron, ie on Thursday evo'uing, in his seventy wecond year. He was formerly one of "the meet wer-known and respected horse and cattle de ler- in (h3 Principality. lie took thousands of Welsh cobs to Kngland bef"r« the days of trains) and he was regarded as an authority on horses.

hVDERS SEEDS j ■ Are all sold in Penny Packets. No better ■ I quality can be bought at any jjrice. They are H B sent to every quarter of the Globe. A million ■ fi Catalogues are issued annually. Write to- § day for or.e, which will be sent FREE;, v.Ua ■ d beautiful Coloured Plate, by return Ol post. I RYDER & SQH, I Seed Specialists, g | ST. AL BAN'S. I I ifry Beware of Imitator«. I r; ",0<; .f_'

ABERYSTWYTH BOARD OF GUARDIANS. j MONDAY. Present Rev N Thomas, chairman, Mr D James, vice-chairman. Mrs James, Mrs Morgan Rev J M Lewis, Rev T A Penry, Rev J Davies, Messrs W Thomas, E J Evans, Edwin Morris, B E Morgan, J Bonner, J Roberts, W Sinnett Jones, W Mason, D Jones, J Davies, T Oliver Jones, W T Lewis, J Richards, E J Williams, D Jones (Llanbadarn Lower), Wm Jones, with Mr Hugh Hashes, clerk, and Mr Llewellyn, assLtallt clevk. DEATH AT THE ASYLUM. Notice of the death at the Carmarthen Asylum of Winifred Jenkins, who was admitted on January 12th, was received. MONTHLY STATEMENTS. The Assistant Clerk reported that all the monthly statements had been received for January, VAGRANTS. During the past two weeks 83 vagrants I vere relieved at the house as compared with llr) in the corresponding period of 1908. In ddition 9 vagrants were relieved at the I' locimOh lodging house. 1 MASTER'S REPORT. The Master reported there were 45 paupers in the house as compared with 44 during the same period of 1908. Since the last meeting the inmates had been given their annual tea by the members of the British Women's Temperance Association. A parcel of litera- ture was received from Miss Rowley.The usual votes of thanks were passed. OUT-RELIEF. The following amounts were paid in out- I relief during the past two weeks: Per Mr T Morgan, £ 51 11s Od to 137 recipients; Per Mr J J Hughes, 247 3s. Od. to 131 recipients; per j Mr T Vaughan Y,67 5s. 6d. to 225 recipients. ASSESSMENT COMMITTEE. The Assessment Committee recommended payment of the following fees for valuation of property at Bow street: Mr R Gardiner £ 6 6s. Od., Mr Stephen Owen Ri Is. Od. EXAMINATION OF IMBECILES. At ?? recent meeting the Board decided to cali upon the Medical Officers to submit a statement as to their reasons for treating the imbeciles under their charge as such. It was stated that Dr. Bonsall had not sent in his returns and on the motion of Mr E J Evans, it was decided to call upon him for an explanation. FEES OF MEDICAL MEN. The Clerk reported receipt of a letter from Dr. Bonsall in reply to a letter sent to him by the Finance Committee of the House.Air W Thomas proposed that, in accordance with a resolution of the Board all communications from the doctor should be in writing, that the letter be sent to the Finance Committee. Dr Bonsall said he could not address the Board only by letter and there were statements in his letter that ought to be made public.—Mr Edwin Morris seconded the proposition which was carried.—The Assistant Clerk presented the report of the Finance Committee which recommended that subject to the approval of the Local Government Board a gratuity of R8 8s. Od. be awarded to Dr. Bonsall to enable him to pay for services rendered in connection with the cases of Richard Walters, D Evans, Mary Ann Williams, and Maria Wilson, viz., S5 5s. Od. in the case of Richard Walters (and tl Is. Od. in each of the othere cases. The amount claimed was £ 15 15s. Od. —Mr B E. Morgan proposed the adoption of the report.—In seconding. Mr W. Thomas said there was a feeling at the Committee meeting that £5 5s was too much to pay in one case, but the majority agreed to do what he con- sidered was reasonable and honourable. But it appeared that there was a certain uneasiness regarding the three cases in which £ 1 Is each was allowed for administering aniesthetics. It was clear that in other unions a less amount was allowed but as the Board had allowed £ l Is in previous cases he thought the same should be allowed in these cases. Mr E. J. Evans proposed as an a Amendment that they pay £ 3 3s in the case of Walters and 10s 6d in each of the other cases. He con- sidered that 25 5s. was too much to pay in the case of Walrers. According to the clinical statement submitted by Dr. Bonsall, a cure was effected on the previous occasion and Walters was able to do light work in the work- house garden, so that the- abscess from which he suffered was quite a different complaint and he could not see that, its treatment required the attendance of more than one medical man. He was willing to pay what he considered was reasonable and to allow Dr. Bonsall assistance in administering anaesthetics. Dr. Bonsall had given as a reason for not being present at the operation that there were other cases requiring his attention, but in his opinion there were no cases of urger cy to which the doctor might be called. He believed he was acting rightly in propos- ing that R3 33 should be allowed for that case, which covered the fee for the medical attend- ance and administering anaesthetics. In the case of Maria Wilson, he was not satisfied as to why Dr Bonsall did not remove the patient to the Infirmary, as he had tried to do in other cases. There was a night staif in the Infir- mary, and he thought it was a suitable case for treatment there It appeared as if Dr Bonsall did not act with fairness toward the Infirmary staff when he attended to the cases which were comparatively easy. but sent the most difficult cases to the Infirmary. That was neither fair to the Guardians whom he served, nor to the Infirmary staff. He did not agree with the recommendation to pay £ 1 Is in respect of each of the three cases. In most unions 10s 6d was allowed, and it was hardly fair that a poor union should have to pay the full fee. He. therefore, proposed an amendment that £ 3 3s Od should be allowed in the case of Walters and 10s 6d in each of the other cases. ) —The Rev T. A. Penry said he did not intend j speaking but Mr Evans compelled him to do ) so and to say that he did not agree with what, had been said. In one respect Mr Evans aad answered himself because every one worad see the animus with which he was actuated in the matter by impnting motives M the worse kind to most of the medical '.sien. It was most unfair to say anything ot the kind about public men. They were professional men and ought to command the confidence of the Board, at any rate, so far as the treatment of the sick poor arc concerned. He s • id nothing about the charges but most probably they were quite as much above as the MHH offered was too low. They would wain the services of the medical men again and they should not antici- pate the recommendations of the Poor Law Commission that Board of Guardians were going to be swept away at once, and they knew very well there was not, for some reason or other, ready access to the Infb rnary. For this reason the Board ought to treat them fairly and not impute to them the very worse of motives.—Mr Evans, interrupting, said he had not imputed motives to any outside doctor. —Rev T. A. Penry: Well you have to our own doctor. My experience is that a gninea is the usual charge lor administering chior- form and I think in a pubi c institution of this bind it is only fair to comply with the ordinary regulations.- Mr VV. Thomas: I intended to say that the ordinary fee for this service is £ 1 Is.—No one offered to seeopd the amend- ment and Mi* Evans said as he had had his .O- t say he withdrew it.-Mr B. E. Morgan thought the doctor should be allowed to speak as it was most unfair if he should not.—The Chair- man said a resolution had been passed that the doctor should not be allowed.Mr Morgan: I say it is unfair.—Mr W. Thomas said he did not approve of everything said by Mr Evans, but he upheld the resolution referred to.—It was resolved to uphold the resolution and the recommendation of the Committee was carried.

IMPORTANT WARNING. The Emigrants'Information Office desire to warn intending emigrants to view with great caution offers of employ uient iu Venezuela, especially when such offeim ure coupled with the obligation of giving security by making an investment in the under- taking offering employment.

ABERYSTWYTH PETTY SESSIONS, WEDNESDAY. Before Messrs J T Davies, mayov, David James, W J Watkins and William Thomas, RATE CASES. Mary E Colquhoun Gosling, Northgate street, fancy draper, was summoned by the Overseers of the Poor, Aberystwyth, \¡.ith having refused to pay XI 18s. 5d. poor rate oa March 1st. Mr Felix, rate collector, said he had made- repeated applications for payment, but b had received nothing, though she had promised to, pay in instalments. A distress warrant was ordered to be issued. Sh(! was further summcaed by Thomas Williams, rate collector, with having refused to pay R4 7s. 9d. general district and water rates on March 1st. Mr Thomas Williams gave evidence and an order to pay was made.

-=- WELSH AMATEUR CUP.. The draw for the semi-final round of the. Welsh Amateur Cup has been made, and is as follows :— Aberystwyth v. Carnarvon, at on;, March 27tb. Rhos Rangers vOak Alyn Rovers at Chester on March 27tb.

£ 500 FOR A SHOCK. In the King's Bench on Tuesday a motor" driver named Clarke obtained a verdict for Y,500 damages for personal injuries against the- West Ham Corporation. When riding as »- passenger on an electric car belonging to the- Corporation plaintiff put his hand on the trolley standard which he said was not pro- perly insulated, and he received a violent shock. Sir Victor Horsley gave evidence that plaintiff was suffering from a derangement of the nervous system, and he had lost his licence as a motor driver.

PKICKINGJ OF SHERIFFS. ;g THE LIST FOR WALES. The King held a Privy Council at Bucking- ham Palace on Tuesday for the "pricking" or selection of sheriffs to serve in England andA Wales other than in the Duchies of Cornwall and Lancaster for the ensuing year. The Ministers present were Viscount Wolver- hampton, Lord President of the Council the Earl of Gcanard, Master of the Horse Mr Causton, M.P., Paymaster-General; and Lord Fitzmaurice, Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster. The names, three for each county, of the gentlemen liable te serve were inscribed on a- list or roll, and the King signified his selec- tion in each case by pricking opposite to the: name of the new sheriff with a silver bodkin. The names of some of the new sheriffs are- given below Cardiganshire—Augustus Brigstocke, of Blaen pant, Boncath, Esq. Carmarthenshire—Morgan Jones, of Llan- miloa, Pendine, Esq. Merionethshire—Colonel William Blakewell- Burton, of Ervl Aran, Bala. Montgomeryshire—Noel Price James Turner- of Syltaen Hall. Welshpool, Esq. Pembrokeshire -Herbert James Allen, of IO. f Norton, Tenby, Esq.

CHRISTMAS EVE CRIME. At Wakefield on Tuesday, Ernest Hutch- inson (24). butcher, was executed for the murder of Hannah Maria Whiteley at Halifax on Christmas Eve, by stabbing. The couple,. who had cohabited, quarrelled frequently. Hutchinson appeared quite resigned to his fate, and when the bolt was drawn by Pier- point (the executioner) death was instantan- eous.

MAl ia TAM.VS EECOED. The Cunard liner Mauretania, which left New York on Thursday, has again broken the east-bound record, having between Friday: noon and Saturday noon steamed 607 knots, or at a apeed of 26*28 knots. This is two knots more than her previous record day's steaming, which was achieved on her last homeward run. The Mauretania arrived at Quoenstown from New York at 9.47 on Tuesday morning. The passage occupied 4 days 20 hours 2 minutes* and the Mauretania now holds the eastward and westward records.

A N ACQUITTAL OF EX-SOLDIER. it At Staffordshire Assizes on Tuesday Joseph Dainty <24>, ex-soldier, was indicted for the- wilful murder of Arabella Carter Davies, 22, at Wcrdsley, on September 29th. The couple had been courting lor eighteen months. On the evening of the date mentioned Dainty was. feujuI on the canal bridge with wet clothes and his thioat terribly cut. Later the dead body nf Jhvips was recovered from the canal, and at letter was found stating that they had decided to die together. Dainty, on oath, denied any such agreement, and was acquitted.

HUNTING. GOGERDDAN FOXHOUNDS. MEET Weather permitting. Friday, March ")tli Crosswood Gate At 11. Thursday, March 11th Rhydypennaa At 11.

--n_ DEVIL'S BRIDGE. f AGUTOT;L.TURI!—At the Council School our Tuesday week a lecture was given on The principles of manuring and the best methods- of farming grass lands," by Mr E. A. Jones, B Sc., U.C.W. Agricultural Department, Aber- ystwyth. The farmers of the neighbourhood attended in force, and were well repaid for their trouble. Mr Jones treated the subject in a very clear and practical manner, and in laying down the broad track of principles did not neglect the cautious aad danger signals which have to be observed on the path of pro- gress. The chair was filled by Mr J. G. Morris Davies, J.P., Bafod, who in a racy review of the lecture added some valuable hints from his own experience of farming and farmers." He also proposed a hearty vote of thanks to the lecturer. A vote of thanks to the Chairman was proposed by Rev T. Mason Jones, 0.0.. Trisant. Both votes were assented to with acclamation. The arrange- ments for the lecture had been made by. Rev T. Owen Evans, St Iago, acting on behalf of the Parish Council. Printed and Published by the Proprietor, David Rowlands, at 10, Terrace Road, Aberystwyth, London Agent—Mr G. liawson, 85, Fleet Street, E.C. THURSDAY, MAECH 4TH, 1909;

LAMPETER. LIGHT RAILWAY.—At a meeting of the directors of the Lampeter, Aberay ron, and New Quay Light Railway Company, held on Tuesday week at the Company's Offices, Town ft,ill, Lampeter, the Great Western Railway ¡ agreement for maintenance, working, and user of the undertaking of the Lampeter, Aber- .ayron, and New Quay Light Railway Company was unanimously agreed to. Contrary to current rumour there is to be a station at Penwern. LLANFIH ANGEL. FUNEBAL.—On Tuesday, the 23rd inst., the remains of Mr John Edwards, Tyddyn, Llan- ithangel, were interred at Garn Cemetery. The deceased was 84 years of age, and until a few years agu carried a large business as a tailor and draper at Peny- groes. The funeral was largely attended, and testified to the popularity of the deceased in the district. He was a faithful member of Garn O.M. Chapel. The greatest sympathy is manifested for the family in their bereavement. LLANAFAN. LECTURE.—A Welsh lecture on the Church in France was given on Friday evening, at the Schoolroom, by Mr H. H. Herring, the headmaster of the school, and one of the churchwardens ot the palish. The chair was taken by the Vicar (Rev W. J. Williams). The lecture throughout was very interesting and instructive and was listened to with great delight by the large audience present. The r lecturer traced the history of the Church in France from the earliest times down to the present day. As he has recently spent some time in France, Mr Herring was able to give some interesting personal experiences which greatly delighted those present. It was ver> gratifying to find the lecturer able to speak the old Cymric tongue so fluently. He always takes a keen interest in Wales and everything connected with its history. At the close, the Chairman proposed a hearty vote of thanks to the lecturer and it was received with accla- mation. The proceeds were in aid of t! Llanafan Sunday school fund and a good sum was real ised. BOW STREET. OBITUARY.—We regret to record the death which took place on Saturday morning of Mrs Ann Morgan, wife of the Rev T J Morgan. ex-moderator of the C.M. South Wales Quarterly Association. The decreased who was in her 66th year, was the daughter of the late Mr and Mrs Richard Rowland, Cefncoed, Goginan. She had been very active in connec- tion with every Methodist movement until eight years ago, when she was seized with a stroke. She was well known and highly respected in the district and her loss will be keenly felt. The greatest sympathy is extended with the Rev T J Morgan and five children, viz., Mr Richard Rowland Morgan, solicitor, Cardiff; Mrs Anna Maria Rhodes, Bradford; Mr David James Morgan, Miss Lydia Morgan, who are at home and Miss Claudia Morgan, who is an assistant mistress in a London County Council Secondary school. The interment takes place at Penygarn on Wednesday afternoon, leaving the house at 2-30, LLANFIHANGEL GENEU'RGLYN. COMPETITIVE MEETING.—A successful com- petitive meeting was held at the above place on the 19th of February. Rev E Davies, Gwauncaegnrwen, conducted, and kept the meeting lively. The adjudicators were: Music Mr M T Jones, C.M., Llanilar recitations, | Rev E Davies, Gwauncaegurwen fancy work, etc., Mrs T Thomas, Cambrian Hease, Bow Street, and Mr Owen, Khydrneirionydd accompanist, Mr H R Owen, A. Mue., L.C.M., Llanfihangel; secretar y, Mr T Kees, Tyn- Park treasurer, Mr F Richards, Gianlerry. The ollowing is the list cf the successful com- petitors :—Recitation (under 8), "BJodyn Bach yr Eira, 1 May Rees; 2 Agnes Jones 3 Annie Williams recitation under 12, "Dydd fy Mhenblwydd," 1 Alma Lewis; 2 May Blanche Lewis; 3 Maggie Rees; hoys under 8, 1 Bernard Davies; 2 Harold Hughes; 3 Willie Williams; under 12, 1 Knighion I Jones; under 16, Ebriil," 1 Griffith Evaas Morgan, Blaen Waen, Crosswood; girls ii 'iicif,i 8, singing, 1 Anne Williams: 2 May Rees; 3 Agnes Jones; undit' 12, "Olivet." 1 Lizzie Evans; 2 Edith Jones; 3 Katie Jones.; solo under 16, "Ynys Patmos," 1 Eleanor Rees, Ty'npark 2 Sarah Jane Jones, Wileirog 3 Sarah Jane Bowyer, Llanfihangel boys under 8, 1 Edgar Evans; 2 Bernard Davies; 3 Harold Hughes; under 12, 1 Bertie Owen, Taiybont; 2 Chedwick Jones, Talybont; spelling six words, under 16, 1 Jack Davies, The Vicarage; recitation for adults," 13agell, Bachgen ar Blaidd," 1 Arthur Evan?., Peny- garn impromptu speech, 1 John Thomas Morgan, Blaenwaen; cornnosition on "Samuel," 1 James Joel Morgan, Ystrad Meurig; com- position on baptism, 1 Pryce Jones, Bow I 3treet; soprano solo, ''Penill adroddai fy nhad," ] divided between Catherine Lewis. LIannhangel, and Mary Roberts, Talybont; solo, Pwy fel fy mam," 1 Evan J Edwardc. yb(,.rt; bass solo, "CarLref," 1 Edward Evans, Penygarn; duett, E Edwards and Howard Hughes, Taiybont; flute solo Y I Deryn Pur," 1 Edward Jones, postman Llan- fihangel; qwu-tette," Geneva," 1 R Thomas, Bow Street, and party, "Octette Chant," 1 H R Owen, organist, Llanfihangel and party children's choir, "AwnNtnnau gyda'r Iesu," 1 David Hughes, choir master, Llanfihangel prif ddarn, Pwv yw rhai byn," 1 H R Owen, A. Mas., L.C.M., Llanfihangel. The meeting was brought to an end by singing Hen "Wlad fy nhadau," by Mr Richard Thomas, Bow Street. The afternoon tea party which was under the care of Mrs Griffith, Bow Street, and Mrs Hughes, Penygarn, was a great success. IT is NOT 11 TOO LATE to make a good reso- lution for 1909. A resolution to purchase no tea but Hcrriiman's is the best. Don't be put off by so-called cheap tea. IT IS NOT JUST AS GOOD." Ask for llorni- man's, see that you have it, and you will drink no other. Sold in Aberystwyth 1>¡--J. R. James, 10-12 North parade, Special Wholesale Agent; E p, Wynne chemist Misses Gwen, -9 North parade; Jones, Cash Tea Stores; Lla-riariiui, Jones, Tea Merchant Knighton--Blower, C'jemist; Lampeter—Mcggicks, draper; Welshpool- Williams and Co.