The Aberystwith Observer

Hew welsh archdeacon. I -^he Bishop of St Asaph has appointed the Thomas Llojd, B.A., vicar of Rhyl and *aral dean of St. Asaph, to be Archdeacon of SaPh in place of the late Archdeacon Evans. -Ihe new Archdeacon is well known through- t[IO Priticii,),ility, was educated at Ystrad eurig School and Lampeter, and was ordained 1882. fie has been viear of Rhyl since <J0. He is chairman of the Welsh Church ^terature Society and clerical representative 9* the yt Asaph diocese on the Council of St id's College.

CARDIGAN COUNTY COUNCIL. ANNUAL MEETING AT LAMPETER. LEAD MINING REVIVAL. The annual meeting of the Cardigan County Council was held at the Lam peter Town Hall on Thursday. There were present Aldermen Evan Davies, Gilfachronw, Llandyssul David Evans, Ffynonfair, Lampeter James James, Ffynonbywel, Llanrhystyd William J Lloyd, Blue Bell, Felinfach J T Morgan, Maes- newydd, Llanfihangel, Borth E J Price, Morfamawr, Llanon C M Williams, Aberyst- wyth Councillors Rev LI. J M Bebb, Lampeter Major J J Bonsall, Llaubadarn Fawr Evan James Davies, New Quay J H Davies, Llangeitho; Griffith Davies, Penbryn Jenkin Davies, Liandyssillogogo J Walter Davies, Llanfair Thomas Doughton, Aber- ystwyth Robert Ellis, do Herbert Davies- Evans, Llanwenog Rev Dan Evans, Troedy- raur Edward Evans, Talybont Edward Evans, Strata Florida Morgan Evans, Llanarth 0 Beynon Evans, North Cardigan William Evans, Llanfihangel Rev William Griffiths, Llanllwchaiarn J C Harford, Llan- wnen J M Howell, Aeron Joshua Hughes, Aberporth D Morgan James, Llanrhystyd Dr John James, Taliesin William Jeremy, Aberbank Edward Jones, Cwcnrheidol E Lima Jones, Aberayron D L Jones, Lledrod; J R Jones, North Llandyssul John Jones, Cilcennin John Jones, Felinfach; Lodwiok Jones, Nantcwnlle Peter Jones, Trefeirig Rev T Mason Jones, Devil's Bridge Thomas Jones, Llangranog J Pugh Lewis, Goginan Dr Jenkin Lewis, Llansantliraid R J R Loxdale, Llanilar Thomas Morgan, Ysbytty William Morris, Borth E A L Powell, Llan- farian D C Roberts, Aberystwyth G Fossett Roberts, do R S Rowland, Llanddewi Brefi James Stephens, Llangoedmore James Wm. Stephens, South Cardigan Rev T Arthur Thomas, South Llandyssul Sir E J Webley- Pilrry Pryse, Bart., Bow Street D J Williams, Tregaron Evan Williams, Llandygwydd with Messrs Evan Evans, clerk, Ivor Evans, assistant clerk, J D Perrott, treasurer, D Lloyd Lewis, assistant treasurer, and T E Owen and D Davies, surveyors. ELECTION OF CHAIRMAN. Mr J. H. Davies proposed Mr R. S. Rowland, of Garth, be chairman for the next twelve months. Mr Rowland had attended the meetings of the Council as regularly, if not more regularly, than a great majority of the members, and he had also attended local meetings. Mr Rowland had always been ready to do what he could for the county, and on more than one occasion had given a piece of land to the county for the purpose of widen- ing the main roads (hear, hear). In every way he had made an excellent member, and he had great pleasure in proposing him (hear, hear). Mr D. J. Williams seconded, and it was carried. In reply, Mr Rowland thanked the Council for the great honour conferred upon him, and said he would always try to do his best to act impartially and to carry out the work of the office to the best of his ability (hear, hear). Mr J. M. Howell proposed a vote of thanks to t,he Rev W. Griffiths, retiring chairman. Mr O. Beynon Evans seconded, and it was carried. In reply, the Rev W. Griffiths thanked the members for the way they had supported the chair during the past twelve months and at the same time congratulated them upon the choice of a successor (hear, hear). ELECTION OF ALDERMEN. The following were declared elected to the eight vacant seats :—M. L. Vaughan Davies 2 votes), Evan Richards (38), R. J. R. Loxdale (38), Major Price Lewis (43), Rev John Williams (38), E. J. Davies (41), Rev Daniel Evans (38), and D. Lewis Jones (36). —Major Price Lewis is the only Conservative. STANDING JOINT COMMITTEE. The following were appointed members of the Standing Joint Committee: -James James, Jenkyn Lewis, Evan Richards, C. M. Williams, Morgan Evans, J. M. Howell, D. L. Jones, Peter Jones, D. C. Roberts, O. Beynon Evans, D. J. Williams, and Evan Davies. ASYLUM DISPUTE. Mr D. Morgan James asked if any informa- tion could be given him in respect to matters in dispute between that county and Carmar- thenshire. He understood Cardiganshire claimed £ 1,000 from Carmarthen. The Clerk said there had been a strong desire to avoid litigation, and several meetings bad been held at Carmarthen. They agreed to go to aroitration but they failed to agree to terms. As it was hopeless to expect Carmar- thenshire to agree to the terms, that county and Pembrokeshire had applied to the Local Government Board to send down an arbitrator. In further reply to Mr James, the Clerk said they were advised by counsel that the Local Government Board had the power to arbitrate and enforce payment. It was proposed to re-elect the following on the Committee Mr C. M. Williams, and the Revs John Williams, William Griffiths, and T A Thomas. Mr J. H. Davies said he did not want to propose a change in the Committee if the members had attended well, but he thought it would be well to replace some of the ministers by medical men (hear, hear). The Clerk said all the members had attended very well. Mr C. M. Williams added that if the dispute was out of the way the old members of the Committee would be glad enough to be rid of the Committee, and he would then like to suggest that the doctors and Mr Davies should be put on (laughter). The old members were re-appointed. BRONANT SCHOOL. The Clerk read a letter from Mr Jenkin James, director of education, asking for a loan of £ 3,065 to carry out work in connection with the schools of the county, including the new Bronant school. Mr D. C. Roberts supported the application, which was agreed to. ROAD MAINTENANCE. The Clerk reported that Lampeter Town Council applied for an increase in the contrib- ution towards the maintenance of the main roads. At present they were getting £ 110. Mr O. M. Williams suggested all the local authorities should send in a return showing the cost of maintaining the main roads. Aber- ystwyth had been receiving some hundreds of pounds too little during the past, and it was their intention to send in a return. "NOTHING DONE." Mr Vaughan Davies sent a letter to the Clerk to say he had attended the congress on the housing and public health which was held in London. There was a good deal of talk but nothing done (laughter). LEAD MINING REVIVAL. Mr J. T. Morgan moved the following resolution "That the Council has heard with satisfaction of the proposed re-construction of the tramway from Llanfihangel Station on the Cambrian Railway to Hafan Mines, and is of opinion that the tramway, if made of ordinary railway gauge, will be of great advantage to the inhabitants of Talybont and the surround- ing district; also that the promoters of the tramway be authorised in constructing the tramway to lay rails across the main road at or near Maesnewydd, provided they are laid without interfering with the rights of the public over the road." Mr Morgan said the application had been granted on a previous occasion, and it was now proposed to re-open the line. Dr James seconded and Mr Peter Jones strongly supported the proposal, stating that it was hoped it would considerably assist in developing the lead mines of the district. The necessary permission was granted. A DANGEROUS CORNER. Mr J. H. Davies reported that at a special meeting of the Northern Main Roads the question of securing a piece of land for improving the road at Llangeitho came before the Committee. The shop previously on the spot had been burnt down. and now it was pro- posed to build. He and Mr D. L. Jones were appointed to see the owner and they thought that the outside price which the Council should give for the whole of the land should be t500. They wanted a house for the schoolmaster, and the postmaster would also take it if they put a shop up. Mr Robert Ellis asked the Council if they were willing to give £ 21 a yard for this land (No, no). Mr J. H. Davies failed to understand what objecr Mr Ellis had in view in imparting feel- ing into the matter. His idea was to do the best for the county, and where they had dangerous places to try and get rid of them. Mr C. M. Williams said the Sub-Committee were appointed to ascertain from the owner what he would take for 12 square yards and they had not yet ileen told the answer. Mr J. H. Davies said they had not asked the owner, but they thought that e6100 would be the outside price for the corner. Sir Edward Pryse said it did seem a pity if they could not get this road improved. It was agreed that the Sub-Committee should wait on the owner, who was in town, and later they reported that he would not sell the corner. Mr C. M. Williams opposed the idea of buy- ing the land, and a proposal to refer the matter to the Finance Committee was defeated,

EDUCATIONAL WORK IN CARDIGANSHIRE. A REVIEW OF THE PAST THREE I YEARS. At the annual' meeting of the Cardiganshire Education Committee held at Lampeter on Thursday, Mr Jenkin James, director of educa- tion, presented a report on the past three years work in the county. From this report it appears there are 83 Council and 23 non-pro- vided schools in the county. The work of repairing the schools and bringing them up-to- date had been steadily pushed forward, and in the case of 43 Council schools repairs and alterations had been carried out on an elabo- rate scale. Since the appointed day a sum of £ 17,877 10s Od had been spent on repairs, etc. In addition the 23 non-provided schools had also undergone extensive repairs. As many as 1,800 new desks had bjen supplied in the course of the last three years at a cost of £ 1,545 5s 4d. As was to be expected the structural improve- ments and repairs had resulted in a large addition to the county's liabilities in respect of loans. The total loans amounted to £18,803 representing an annual charge of about £ 980 or the produce of Id rate. On the appointed day the loans outstanding amounted to L-39,846 7s 3d, and on the 31st of March, this year, they will amount to £ 49,468 17s lOd. As a phase of the process of rural depopulation he pointed out that since 1905-6 there had been a decrease on the registers of 349. The number of teachers employed was 394 as compared with 410 in 1907. In no other county in Wales are evening schools more nourishing and there are 52 of these useful auxiliaries open in the county. Whilst the gross total expenditure had gone up from £ 29,805 in 1907 to £31,007 in 1910, the receipts had fallen in the same period from £ 31,506 to 931,307. ¡

t BORTH. ELECTION OF PARISH. REPRESENTATIVES.— Mr W D Jones, B idfor, chairman of the retiring Parish Council, presided over a Parish meeting held in the National School on Wednes- day evening for the purpose of electing Parish Councillors for the Cyfoethj^brenin parish. Although there are only 13 seats, 31 nomination papers were handed in. On it being pointed out, however, that the Parochial Committee was of more consequence to the villagers the majority withdrew their names from the Parish Council list on the understanding that they should be on the Parochial Committee. The following were declared elected on the Parish Council -Messrs John Beynon, Borth; Edward Hughes, Llanfihangel; Jesse Matthews, butcher; William Jones, Ty'rheli, Edward Jones, Ffosygraveluchaf; J M Pryse, Ffosy- gravelisaf; John Griffith Jones, Rnelisaf; John Edwards, Rueluchaf; Richard Rowland James, Brynllys A Charles Phillips, Borth Samuel Morris, Craigmore; Thomas Hughes, Upper Borth, and Thomas Evan Williams, St. Albans. With regard to the Parochial Committee, the following names will be submitted to the District Council :-I-cev J Llewelyn, Messrs Howard Ll Roberts. John Beynon, T E Williams, Jenkyn Jones, A C de Boinville, Capt. James, S Morris, Glanywern, A C Phillips, William Jones, Brynrodyn, W H Ody, Capt. Davies, Nathaniel," Joseph Morgan, Rev J C Evans, W T Lewis, S Prosser, Capt. W Hughes, Capt. Williams, Capt. Arter, Bay View, Thomas Richards, Capt. Hughes, York House, Capt. Jones, St. Albans, Marsden, St. Claire, Capt. Lewis, Cambrian Villa, Thomas Jenkins and W Morris. DEVIL'S BRIDGE. RE-ELECTED.—With respect to the District and County Council, it is a satisfaction to the old members that their work in the past has been appreciated in such a manner that they have again been returned unopposed, viz., Rev T Mason Jones, Brontrisant, on the County Council, and Messrs T Oliver Jones, Rheidol House, and T Jones, Vale View, Cwmystwyth, on the Rural District Council and Board of Guardians. PARISH MEETING.—The annual parish meet- ing for Llanfihangel-y-Croyddin Upper was held at the Council School on Tuesday, the 15th inst. There was a large attendance of electors, and much interest was taken in the appointment of thirteen parish councillors for the coming three years. Nineteen nominations were handed in, but after some discussion three of the candidates agreed to withdraw. The remaining sixteen names were put to the meeting with the result that the following were declared duly elected :—Messrs W. Bonner, Brontrisant Richard Davies, Gwar- rbos John Edwards, Caae'rmeirch Morgan James Evans, Tynclawdd William Hopkins, Botcoll Morgan l-Iowells, Tynybrj n Evan Jones, Maenarthur T Vaughan Lewis, Nant- arthur John Parry, PantlTynon William Rowlands, Gelmast Griffith Williams, Rhyd- ypererinion Henry Williams, Llethrmeirch Thomas Williams, Pencnwch.

ABERYSTWYTH AND DISTRICT LICENSED VICTUALLERS HOLD THEIR ANNUAL DINNER. The 10th annual dinner of the Aberystwyth and District Licensed Victuallers Association was held at the Central Hotel on Thursday evening. The large dining room had been neatly decorated with daffodils and evergreen tracery, and presented a charming appearance. An excellent and well served menu of which the following is a copy was provided by Mr and Mrs Llewellin. Native Oysters. I Clear Spring. Ox^il. ¡ Boiled Salmon. Hoilandaise Sance. Fried Fillets of Whiting. Anchovy Sauoe. Madeira Kidney. Cutlets a la Princssae and Tomato. Roast Lamb and Mint. Sauce. lloast Sirloin of Beef. Roast Turkey and Ox Tongue. I Boiled Chicken and York Ham. Amber Pudding. Cranberry and Apple Tart. Rice Mould and Prunes. Fruit Jellies. Cheese and Salad. Dessert. Capt. Geo. Fossett Roberts, J.P., presided, and the vice-chair was filled by Councillor William Tarr, of Swansea, vice-president of the Licensed Victuallers National Defence League. They were supported hy Alderman E P Wynne, mrtyor, Capt. Bradford, J. P., Swansea, C Smith (Allsopp's), Swansea, J B Kitto, L. & P. Bank, E Santall (City Brewery Company), J P Thomas, National Trade Defence Association, Cardiff, E Hindley (Allsopp's), J A Bailey, Swansea, Councillor H H Davies, Councillor Rufus Williams, T J Morrison, C F Cast. Others present were Messrs J Purton, Harry Roberts, Edward Price, J P Savin, R C Williams, B Griffiths (Cardiff), Morgan Morgan, J Martin, Jas Milnie, W Evans, T E Salmon, Jack Garner, G B Smith, D M Thomas, James McPherson, J Parrish, J D A Ellis, W G Evans, T Hunt, T Morgan, R Fear, T Hughes, J Evans, J Jones, A Hughes, J G Williams. The healths of the King, the Queen, the Prince and Princess of Wales, and the rest of the royal family were given from the Chair and received with musical honours. The Chairman said letters had been received from some of their friends who were unable to be present. Dr. Harries wrote that it was impossible for him to join them that evening. He was looking forward with great pleasure to what he was sure would be a jolly evening. He was denied that pleasure and his spirits were low. The Chairman supposed their old friend was thiaking 01 the Budget (fnughter). A letter had been received from Mr A J Hughes and a telegram from Councillor R J Jones, who was away in London. Song, "The Veteran," Mr J Davies. The Chairman called upon Mr Smith to pro- pose the health of the town and trade of Aber- ystwyth. He took it as a great compliment that Mr Smith should come there that evening to join them. He had been in business now somewhere about twenty years and he was glad to say that his relations with Messrs Allsopp's and the Lichfield City Brewery Co., were never warmer nor stronger than they were at present—(hear, hear)-and if any proof were needed they had it in the presence of Mr Smith and Mr San tall who represented those firms (hear, hear). Mr Smith said he had to congratulate the Chairman upon having such a goodly number of licensed victuallers and representatives of the trade to support him that evening. It showed that they did not forget their duty at one of the most critical times of the licensing trade. It was very necessary that those annual gather- ings should be as strong as possible (applause). Three years ago when he went to Swansea, he ¡ unfortunately lost his temper and was told that he was qualifying for the Aberystwyth Town Council (laughter). He did not quite appreci- ate the point because he did not then know any- thing about the little jokes they had been having at Aberystwyth (laughter). Possibly that was one of the reasons their Secretary had asked him to propose that toast. He was glad to propose the toast and in doing so as a Mid- lands man, he wished to tell them what the Midland counties people thought of Aberyst- wyth and what they said about Aberystwyth when making their holiday arrangements. They in the Midlands thought Aberystwyth one of the prettiest watering places on the north, east, south or west coasts. But unfortunately if the weather was unsettled they had no place of amusement, and visitors had to stop in their apartments or hotels and do the b \st they could. The result was the trade of the town suffered because they had not been more progressive in providing some kind of amusement. One was reminded of Blackpool, but he could remember when Black- pool.was thought as little of as Aberystwyth, and he did not suppose at that time a great many more people frequented Blackpool than Aberystwyth. Look at it now, owing to the local powers providing amusements for the people. In doing this they were helping the trade of the town by increasing the profits and enabling them to bear heavier rates, and there was no reason why they in Aberystwyth could not do something similar (hear, hear). They might say that Blackpool was situated near the thickly populated centres, but he might remind them that distance was practically no object as people intent on holidays thought nothing of travelling a couple of hundred miles in the express trains and motor cars, and shortly lie supposed they would have aero- planes dropping down amongst them (laughter). He saw in the papers that it was intended to make Aberystwyth into a winter resort but he thought it would be better if they made it a longer summer resort and instead of a three months season, make it six or seven months. He had no doubt those matters would have their best attention and it was with much pleasure that he gave them the toast coup- ling with it the names of Councillors Rufus Williams and H H Davies. Song, The dear little shamrock," Mr Macpherson song, "A hundred fathoms deep," Mr J C Davies (encored). Councillor Rufus Williams was the first to respond and said like SMr Smith's temper Aberystwytb Town Council was in a state of ebullition and was getting rid of that frame of mind which was generated by bad temper (laughter). But be did not know whether the second state was not woise than the first. Mr Smith had heard stories of Aberystwyth and they in Aberystwyth bad also heard stories of the Midlands. One of these he would relate It was about a certain gentleman who had been made a deacon of a certain church. His elec- tion was challenged by some of the congregation who asked him what good was be. Well was the reply I don't know if I am any good— but I can object (roars of laughter). Well, Aberystwyth Town Council had got into that state (much laughter). They thanked Mr Smith for telling them that Aberystwyth was a beautiful little town and they hoped he and his friends would appeciate it in that s'ense and would come there to be invigorated by the balmy breezes and go back better for their visit. They could not possibly compare Aber- ystwyth with towns Lke Blackpool, Douglas, Eastbourne and other places, as it was situated far away from dense populations and the facilities for getting to Aberyslwyt'i were not so easy as Mr Smith would havj them to believe. They hoped when the people arrived ia aeroplanes they would have shelters ready for them. He c al I assure Ali- i Smith that the town an, were not unmindful of the visitors xnd they were try- ing to spend a little money wisely aud as well as they could. They were raking up a proposal in regard to the establishment of a apartment bureau, and they hoped if it was established that it would be of gJod service to visitors (hear, hear). Councillor Davies said he agreed with Mr Smith that they had a town of which they had every reason to be prou. a if all of them only put their shoulder ¡" the wheel they would go ahead w.ith leup and bounds (b.'al', hear). Some people were very irritable and riled his temper and be was inclined to w; wai-m-(hear, hear aiidlaLi,htet-iincl perhaps discretion would be the better path to follow for some little time (" No, no.") As for entertainments the maj irity of the Council would do all they possibly could and they mtended to see how the scheme of taking over the Pier developed during the coming season, and if it would be found of material advantage to the town to purchase it and thereby save the rates he would go in for it (cheers). Recitation, "The shirt of a happy man," Mr C F Cast; song, Mr J J Davies. The Vice-Chairman then proposed the toast of the Aberystwyth and District Licensed Victualler's Association. He congratulated the Chairman and members upon that excellent gathering and thanked hun on bjhn!f of the members of that Associ j ri IU t ii., fc.w i of Swansea and licensed victuallers generally, for the very excellent fight he pub up at the recent, election (cheers). Theiruue regret was that the Chairman was not successful, and in expressing the hope that if he fought another fight he would be successful, be was express- ing the hope of the trade, both retail aud wholesale (hear, hear). Coming t < the press- ing questions of the moment li called their attention to the statement or AT that a general election would prob it>ly taii place within five or six weeks from hence, and be seriously suggested to the trade locally and all concerned that it was a glorious opportunity which should find them all prepued for the fight. He referred in con lenmat >rv terms to the circular signed by twelve N •■ic inrornli^t ministers and sent out during t !i i ro-j.mt elec- tion, in winch the electors were called op m to a most strenuous opposition to 0 ipram Fossett Roberts simply because he was a brewer. He entreated them to remember this indisput- able fact that there were attached to the trade men and women whose characters were just as moral, who were just as much respected — (hear, bear)-just as honourable as men and women attached to any other industry in the length and breadth of th <ou irt-y (elvers). That being so it was irapo.-aible t • b-ii=-ve <.ijat there were men in this o many attached to some denomination or other, either Noncon- formist or the Anglican Cuu-ch, who should suggest that the men and ivnn-'u attache' to the licensing trade were morally bid ("shame.") In that connexioo Capt. Roberts had the unquestionable sympathy of the whole of the trade (hear, bear). In that insult to the trade they must recognise that it was a style of persecution which the fanatics were only waiting to extend and deepen in the most unscrupulous manner (hear, hear). Dealing with the question of representation on the Bench by members of the trade he said he was glad to note that representations hi;d been made to the President of the Royal Commission now sitting on this question. Just before leaving home be was informed that by virtue of his position as vice-chairman of the Defence League he would be called upon on Wedn- s lay next to give evidence b> f >re the Royal Com- mission on what they regarded as the an- omalies of magisterial app >intrnents (cheers), He hoped the evidence which he would give would go to prove that contention. Ht; urged the need for greater activity amongst licensed victuallers and declarer! f that if more energy bed been shown during the last few c years the Licensing Bill of 1903 and the diabolical clauses of 1999 would never have been conceived (hear, hear). This apathy was duo either to ignorance or selfishness or both, and it was therefore with all the m ire earnest- ness that he appeahc1 to them to be loyal to their local association, fo>' what they accom- plished locally made the w -rk of the parent organisation all the easier. In conclusion be would remind them of Sbakespaire's st'dking words: -.A. :i.. i. < ":) This above all,-ro thine own self be true; And it must follow, as the ':ig-ht the c'ny, Thou C:1..J1:st not then be false to any n17 n. He coupled with the toast the a a ru» of Air 0 F Oast, who he understood bad ma /or of Tamworth for tw I years, and Mr W J -ties (secretary). Mr Cast replied and said that when he came to Aberystwyth his first duty as a licensed holder was to become a i)i ,.ii c)ei- of that local association, and he had always felt that they as members of the trade sbonld acknowledge the great benefits that accrued from their being in touch one with another. G dag on to speak of the way th- lie-m^o I v;.n.. were treated in t,, ments he said he had been elected to the position of a town councillor of Tamworth on five different occasions and on three or f,'IF occasions was head of the r, ti,ai- and on the last occasion lie received the greatest number of votes ever given to an indi- vidual in the history.of the Tamworth Town Council (hear, hear). Twice he was elected mayor by the good esteem in which he was held by his colleagues. He mentioned those matters in order to show that whatever his status might be as a private individual it was considerably altered when he became a licensed victualler. Publicans could nut, it seemed to him, be trusted to admin is-er the law rightly between men, but the rn in who proclaimed his hatred against the trade was put on the Bench and allowed to wreck as much as he choose (hear, hear). As a body he agreed with Mr Tarr they ought to enforce their rights. If licensed victuallers were on the Bench many of the ridiculous mistakes made by the Licensing Committee with respect to alterations would not occur (hear, he '). Mr W. Jones, secretary, also replied, and said the Association was in a flourishing con- dition, and this was due mainly to the fact that there had been no charges brought against any of the members (hear, heari. He urged all licensed victuallers to join their ranks, and on behalf of the members thanked N'lr Tarr ai-id the other gentlemen for kindly supporting them on that occasion. Song, Mr J. C. Davies; song, Mr Macpher- son. The toast of the visitors was given by Mr E. Hindley in a felicitous speech, and was responded to by Captain -Braaford, Mr B. Griffiths, Mr P. G. Thomas, Mr Bailey and Mr Smith, the latter expressing his great pleasure at the excellent banquet provided that even- ing. In proposing the health of the Chairman and Vice-Chairman, Mr J. Morrison said that N7i ce Captain Fossett Roberts stood for everything that was manly (hear, hear), and was a keen supporter of every philanthropic movement. The toast was well received, and in reply Captain Fossett Roberts said that during the election he vfO probably the best abused man in the county (laughter). He bad, however, vived it and he did not feel the wors<- He had not made a single eneqi,, made a good many friends Morrison had told thern reputation was kn^ and he was r>r- he happened to meet a friend in A t vjfrlt who was in conversation with a stranger from Montgomeryshire. Upon hearing his numoi mentioned the stranger asked if he the* same Mr Roberts who contested the COUtlty and being assured he was the stranger said Well, you must excuse me, but your appear- ance astonishes me." How is that he was asked. The reply came quick, "I expected to find you with a grout pot b -Iiv and a red nose (roars of laughler.. From this they would see how the campaign of abuse t., he had been subjected had sprei-l amongst people who did not know him Put tlr(¡-;e who knew him, he was sure, did no- "htnk iess cC him now than they did six months ago (ejrn), Certain of his opponents had said they were going to follow the victory in the county up by hounding him from every public office in the county (shame). They had tried and and that day he was able to go on with his duties as coi; councillor (hear, hear). Whilst attending that meeting at Lampeter one of those freaks of nature occurred, for Lft found he had been returned unopposed for tt-if- Board of Guardians together witu his friends Mr Charles Lloyd and Mr Llewellin, landlord of that house (cheers). He felt he had been returned in good company, and it only proved to them that people were able to judge for themselves; and the people were not going tG be told what to do either by a preacher, attorney, or anybody else (hear, hear). T I-, people could i'cr;;i their own judgment, and these extremists were not going to oe allowed to bound any man out of public oSce (cheers). Before sitting down Captain Roberts alluded to the good relations that existed locar.v betweon the wholesale and retail houses, and referred in eulogistic terms to the splendid dinner provided by Mr and Mrs Llewellin. The Vice-Chairman having replied, the pro- ceedings closed with the singing of "God Save the King" atid Hen Wlad fy Nhadaa." Mr Savin accompanied throughout the evea- iug,

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ANOIENT RELIC. TO THE EDITOR OF A.B H&YSTWYTK OBSERVrtt- AXP COtT.NTY TDB!), Sir,-f should be greatly obliged to any reader who can tell me where I can see "aa antique seal of inelegant workmanship, bearing' as a crest the lamb and Hag, surrounded with. an inscription in rude characters." It wasr found when enlarging the churchyard at LTan- badarn Fawr in 1840, and came that year into the possession of Mr Richard James, wine merchant, of this town. Tiiare is a supposition, that it was a [toman seal," hence my enquiry. GEO. EYRE EVANS. Tv Tringad. Abervst-vytb, "2Lt March, 1916..

ABERYSTWYTH WEATHER REPORT, Temperature. Max. Min. Rain. Wind. Sunshiny Mar. 17 47*0 39 0 0 02 N.w. Ih. 4:0m. „ 18 450 34-0 0-15 N.E. Gh. 30rrr, 19 42-0 35-0 N. 7h. 20m. 20 46*0 40 0 0 05 s.w. 40 rain. 21 49*0 42'0 w. 3b. 40m. 22 49'0 350 N. 6 hours 23 48-0 32'0 E.S.E. 01. 2) U.

SFIRBW-J-3CTLIY CATTLE DEALER AND His TICKET. At Welshpool Borough Petty Sessions ore Tuesday Thomas Evans, cattle dealer, Meole Brace, was charged by Mr T. Price. station- master, Welshpool, with obstructing a 1 12, Cambrian Railway oScial in the execution of his duty. Mr Kenrick Minshall, solicitor to the Cambrian RaiI ways Company, prosecuted. Sidney Wharton, ticket porter, said on March. 2nd he was at the exit of Welshpool Station. It was his duty to collect passengers' tickets to Welshpool and to "nip through tickats. Defend- ant came to the door and refused to give hun his ticket, but held it out at arm's length, saying It's all right. I paid for it and I'm going to keep it." He could not read what was on the ticket, and defend-int would not let him have it, so he attempted to saatch it from his hand. R got hold of one end of the ticket, and it was torn, r.'vans retaining one part and he the other. Upon this Evans clenched his fist and struck him m the month causing his t eth to bleed P.C, Barton c rroOor tid. The Bench fined defendant £1 a hI ilL. costs.

LLANFIHANG THE LATE CAPTAIN WILLI. :VI We regret to record the death of Captain D [ WiUiamsT of Maesyglyn, which took place at Hull OIl Saturday after a few days illness. Deceased had just returned from a two years voyage to Australia and California and was about to retire. Ou arrival at Hull he secured a man to take his place, but in the meantime caught a chill, which developed into double pneu- monia. The news of his death cast quite a gloom over LI an fib mgel, as deceased was a member of a wo!S ki.own and much respect^ family, his fa* her tvi ;g Mr Lewis Nililli Borth. He le > ves j. wile and two, and has two broMi^rs. Captain T of the (i C'irn 7o and C" Berth. !)• ce s^d, "1 h a cl lii. d a t,, sbrted in bolop<

ABERYSTWYTH PETTY SESSIONS. WEDNESDAY Before Alderman E P Wynne, Mr W Thorn?T~r Capt D James and Mr T W Powell. OLD STUDENTS. Mr Rufus Williams, Lion Hotel, was granted an extension of time to 12 p.m. on Monday and to 2 a.m. on Thursday, on the occasion of the annual re-union of the old stadents. SCHOOL CASES. J D Mathias, Bridge street, was summoned ffir neglecting to send his two children to school. Tile defendant said the little girl was afraid to go to school and the boy complained of being beaten.-Ilr Llovd, attendance officer, said the boy way playing about. An order to attend yras made, Mr William Thomas remarking that the: officer had, by his keeping up the attendance, added many pounds to the revenue of the town.—- An order to attend was made in the case of Richard Jones, Trefechan, and the case against Margaret?- Wilson, Bridgend place, was adjourned 0 A number of rate cases were also dealt with-