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justness bbrt5Stg. "V.V"v.'J''V.V'I'J'I' ALL WHO SUFFER FROM GOUT AND RHEUMATISM, SHOULD IMMEDIATELY HAVE RECOURSE TO EADE'S CELEBRATED GOUT AND RHEUMATIC PILLS. Known throughout the world as the safest and most effectual remedy for the instant relief and rapid cure of Gout, Rheumatism. Rheumatic Gout, Lumbago. and all pains in the Head, Face, and Limbs. Of All Chemists, Is. L jd. and 2s. 9d. GEORGE EADE, Sole Proprietor, 72, Goswell-road, London. KEATING'S COUGH LOZENGES An ever increasing Sale of nearly 60 years. K-EATING'S COUGH LOZENGES. The Best and Safest Remedy for COUGHS, ASTHMA, -7 PHLEGM, and TICKLING in theThroat. KEATING s COUGH LOZENGES. .&. Convenient to keep handy in the pocket. K EATING'S COUGH LOZENGES, are universally recommended by the Faculty. TESTIMONIAL (ORIGINAL MAY BE SEEN.) Dear Sir,-Having tried your Cough Lozenges in India, 1 have much pleasure in testifying to their beneficial effects in Cases of Incipient Consumption, Asthma, and Bronchial affec tions. So good a medicine ought to be known to be appreciated. I have prescribed it largely with the best results. W. B. G., Apothecary, H.M. Indian Medical Service. Sold in Tins, Is. lid. and 2s. 9d. each by all Druggists. STEAM TO AUSTRALIA IN FORTY DAYS. ORIENT LINE. THE following magnificent full-powered Steam Ships are appointed to leave the South West India Dock, London (calling at PLYMOUTH), for ADELAIDE (Sema- phore), MELBOURNE and SYDNEY, and will take passengers for all Ports in AUSTRALIA, TASMANIA, and NEW ZEALAND 6 Tons, gross Horse-power Sailing register. effective. date. S.S. GARONNE 3,876 3,000 29thDec. S.S. JOHN ELDER 4,152 3,000 12th Jan. S.S. CHIMBORAZO 3,847 3,000 26th Jan. Fares from 15 to 70 guineas. The accommodation and appointments for all classes oi passengers are of the completest character, and an ex. perienced Surgeon and a Stewardess will be carried in each Steamer. For further particulars apply in London to F. GREEN k Co., 112, Fenchurch-street, E.C.; and ANDERSON, ANDERSON, & Co., 5, Fenchurch Avenue, E.C., Managers ef the Orient Steam Navigation Company, Limited. » —. LIVER COMPLAINTS. DR. KING'S DANDELION and QUININE LIVER PILLS (without Mercury). The best remedy for BILIOUSNESS. STOMACH DERANGE- MENT, FLATULENCE, PAINS BETWEEN THE SHOUL- DERS, BAD APPETITE, INDIGESTION, ACIDITY, HEAD- ACHE, HEARTBURN, And all other symptoms of Disordered Liver and Dyspepsia. Acknowledged by many eminent surgeons to be the safest and mildest pills for every constitution. In Boxes at Is. ljd., 2s. 9d., and 4s. rj., at all Chemists. LARKE'S PATENT PYRAiNll-i) NURSERY CLARKES PATENT PYRAMID NURSERY LAMP FOOD WARMERS.—Sold Everywhere. No. 1 Holds half-pint Food, besides water, 3s. 6d. No. 2 Three-quarters pint Food, „ 5s. 0d. No. 3 One Pint Food, 6s. ad. See that the Patentee's name is on the Lamp. LARKES PATENT PYRAMID NIGHT C LIGHTS are made expressly for burning in the PYRAMID NUP-sriy LAMP FOOD WARMERS, which will not answer with any others. LARKES PATENT PYRAMID NIGHT C LAMPS render the burning a Night Light perfectly safe, entirely prevent FLICKERING. They are clean, portable, and useful for many purposes. Price 1/- each. LARKE'S PATENT PYRAMID NIGHT LIGHTS are best when newly made.—Consumers who find any difficulty in obtaining the Pyramid Night Lights in good condition are requested to write to the Patentee, SAMUEL CLARKE, Albany-street, London, N.W. BUY ONLY THE STANDARD SCREWED BOOTS AND SHOES. They never Rip, and are Water-tight, Easy, Pliable, perfectly smooth inside, keep their shape, and will wear longer than any other Beots or Shoes. Not affected by Heat or Cold, Dryness or Moisture. No awl used," the Screw mokes its own hole in the Leather I ohh6 I p I .1 I -1 -1: i:i- Every fastening turned in the Sole same as a wood screw. Ask your Boot Maker for the STANDARD SCREWED BOOTS AND SHOES, And see that you get them stamped on the sole "WARRANTED STANDARD SCREW." Sold in every city and town in the United Kingdom. NUBIAN BLACKING A" Ii £ > FOR LADIES' OR GENTLEMEN'S BOOTS- & SHOES, R IS WATERPROOF, And does not require any Brushing. Very useful for Tourists and the Sea Side. Need only he Applied Once a Week. Sold retail by all Boot Makers. WHOLESALE ONLY AT 1, WORSHIP STREET, FINSBURY, B.C. LONDON. STEAM MILLS, OSWALD ROAD, OSWES TRY.—Wood Saw* and Turned by experienced hands. Corn of all descriptions Ground and Kibbled. Portable Engine and Sawbench for Hire. Sawing executed in any part'of the neighbourhood onPreasonable tums. JOB BOWYER, Proprietor. MASONRY, TOMBSTONES, AND CHIMNEY PIECES. JOHN VAUGHAN, Pool Road, OSWESTRY, re- spectfully begs to remind his friends and the public that he is prepared to execute all kinds of work in MASONRY, TOMBSTONES, and CHIMNEY PIECES, on the shortest notice, and on the most reasonable terras. CHIMNEY PIECES, in Marble or Carved Wood, in the Cinque-Cento, Louis XVI., Queen Anne," "Adam," and other Styles. BENHAM AND SONS, 50, 52, & 54, WlGMORE-STREET, LONDON, W. STOVES of every Description, to correspond with k3 the above, including many Specially Designed and Modelled by the late Alfred Stevens.—BENHAM & SONS, LONDON. HINA TILE PANELS for FIREPLACES, also to correspond with the above, from special private designs.—BENHAM & SONS, LONDON. OOKING APPARATUS and HEATING C APPARATUS, for Large or Small Establishments. —BENHAM & SONS, LONDON. ENGINEERING of Every Description for Public and Private Institutions. BENHAM AND SONS, 50, 52, & 54, WlGMORE-STREET, LONDON, W. Ford's Pectoral Balsam of Horehound. STILL maintains its high position in public estima- tion. For the_cure of Cougjhs, Colds, Influenza, and Pulmonary complaints, it remains without a competitor. The well-known properties of the herb, with the elegance and extraordinary Balsamic qualities of this preparation of it, has secured for the Pectoral Balsam of Horehound the highest and most extensive patronage. The name of Sole Wholesale Agents, "W. EDWARDS* & Sox," 157, Queen Victoria-street." formerly of 67, St. Paul's, Lon- don, are engraved on the Government Stamp. Sold in bottles at Is. 9d., 2-. 9d., 4s. 6d., and 10s. 6d. each by most Chemists. Ford's Pectoral Balsam of Horehound. RELIEF FROM COUGH IN TEN MINUTES. HAYMAN'S BALSAM OF HOREHOUND IS the most certain and speedy Remedy for all Disorders of the Chest and Lungs. In Asthma and Con- sumption, Bronchitis, Coughs, Influenza, Difficulty of Breath- fng, Spitting of Blood, Hooping Cough, Hoarseness, Loss of roioe, Ac., this Balsam gives instantaneous relief, and, properly persevereu witii, scarcely ever fails to effect a rapid cure. IT HAS A MOST PLEASANT TASTE. Important Testimonial. Anvport Firs, Andover, May 29, 1869.—Sir,—I have for some years had your Balsam of Horehound for Mrs. Webster, and in- tended writing to iell you how much benefit she has derived- She was considered consumptive, but the Balsam has quite re. stored her, and she is now quite strong. I have recommended you dozens of customers, a.nd all have been pleased with it.- I am, yours, &e., H. B. WEBSTER. Ir. Haymaa, Chemist. HAYMAN'-S BALSAM OF HOREHOUND In the NURSERY is invaluable, as children are fond of it, and take it eagerly.—Prepared only by A. HAYMAN, Chemist, Neath of ail chemists. Price, Is. lid. and 2s. 9d. per bottle. b W. H. WEAVER, T. JONES, S'IALE and SON, I UGHA-K, and S.k UNDERS, Chemists, OSWESTRY. ALEXANDRA OIL, SAFEST, SWEETEST, AND BEST FOR BURNING IN DUPLEX, SILBER, PARAGON, AND ALL PARAFFIN OR PETROLEUM LAMPS. Its Igiiiting Point beingl40 degrees FahreB SAFEST, heit, or from 30 to 35 degrees safer than Oils usually sold as safe. awirTUQT Has r.o unpleasant odour, and burns TJB-ST with a P,u'e white flame, without smoke AiN V or smen, and is perfectly colourless. ALEXANDRA OIL is the only MINERAL OIL that may at all times be relied on as possessing the qualities named so essential to SAFETY, ECONOMY, and COMFORT. Sole Proprietors; J. L. Thomas & Co., Exeter. OLD IN NEWTOWN, By TURNER, Ironmonger. ABERYSTWYTH, By Mr. H. DAVIES &. SON, Iron. mongers. OSWESTRY, By Ir. G. S. EVANS and Mr. E. SHAW Ironmonger?, BUSINESS ADDRESSES. 'I''V'J'V'V.'J'V.v'VV'V.V'V.V'.v'I''V. THE TOWN AND COUNTY SUPPLY, MARKET STREET, ABERYSTWYTH. TEAS GENUINE ROASTED COFFEES, (WHOLE OR GROUND). T • -r» i In this Department the same care is exercised as in the In this Department the greatest care, combined with Tea> and noPne but the fine8t election of Coffees are long experience, is exercised in selecting only the finest offered for sale. The parcels purchased are ground daily, parcels from the numerous consignments from China and an(^ a received regularly, thus ensuring guaranteed genuineness. India, and only those are purchased which have been pre- Per Pound. viously tasted, and which, for their purity and high ig' quality, can really be recommended. Our aim is to pro- Plantation 'Ceylon Is! 4d! vide the finest teas at the most moderate charges. Teas Good Useful Coffee la. 3d. ca j Dandelion Coffee (Williams s) Is. 6d. tin for Is. 4d. possessing fane flavour and great strength are secured for jQr the purpose of offering special advantages to large con- (Phillips and Son's) Is. 6d. tin for Is. 4d. SUmCr8, „ „ „ Is. tin for lOd. French Coffee (Moore and Prior's) lOde tin for Per pound. 9d., Is. 8d. tin for Is. 6d., 8d. tin for 7|d., i Is. 4d. tin for Is. 3d. rr.T7» (The very finest imported, a Mixture of") Coffee and Milk (Branson's) Is. tin for 10 £ d. TLA s India and China Growths, the result > Ss. 3d. Coffee Essence 2s. bot. for Is. 9d. { of many years' experience ) „ „ is. bot. for 10 £ d, (Smith's) Is. bot. for l%d. TEA I Possessing great strength and excellent\ „ nr> Chicory (Finest imported) per lb. 6d. | flavour, and strongly recommended j w NEW FRUITS. TEA i Fine Choice Black Tea, with excellent) « Q •. Rich Selected Vostizza Currants, per lb. 0 5 & 6d. 1J1<A strength J A. 8d. Finegt Patra8. 04 Fine Provincial 04 TEA I Strong Pekoe-flavoured Sou-) « Finest Valencia Raisins 0 5 & 6d. ( chong ( zs- oa- pine o 4 Good 0 3J TEA i Good Rough-flavoured Moning and) „ „ Sultanas 6d, and 0 7 ( Kaisow J- ^JS. 0d. CANDIED PEEL— Citron 010 TEA A Serviceable Tea Is. 8d. Orange. 0 9 Lemon 0 9 TV A i Kaisow Congou, a little broken) Mixed 0 10 t leaf Is- 4d. Figa per lb., 4d.. 6d., and 0 8 j j • • • 21 box for 1 9 PURE INDIAN (From the Dargeeling dis-) „ OJ >» 1/ » 0 10 TEAS ( trict J- 3s. 8d. Muscatels per lb., lOd, 1/ and 1 2 Fruits, Crystallized. 1/6 box for 1 3 m-p* (Assam Souchong, a remarkably fine) <, Plums. 3/6 bot. for 2 9 ( Indian Tea | 3s. Od. Grapes, Foreign per lb. 0 1\ Oranges & Lemons at lowest market price. GREEN TEAS 3s. Od. and 3s. 8d. Normandy Pippins. per lb. 0 10 Prunes 11 0 6 ORANGE PEKOE 2s. 6d. and 3s. Od. BOTTLED FRUITS.—CROSSE & BLACKWELL'S AND Id. per lb. less for 6 lb. parcels. • PINK'S. Red Currants 1/2 bot. for 0 11 A large assortment of Fancy Tea Canisters, to contain Plums 0 11 each—Jib., 6d.; lib., 7d. Gooseberries. 0 11 0h6rri6S 0 J.1 6 lb. Original Cads of very finest Duckling Kaisow for Black Currants 0 11 delivery on and after TUESDAY NEXT, at 3s. per lb. Poncon's Apricots 1/4'tin'for 1 2 It is respectfully requested, in order to prevent mistakes, and to enable us to carry out the wishes of our patrons, that they will kindly, with each order, write their address in full, stating how they wish their goods forwarded whether by rail or carrier, giving the name of the special conveyance, &c.; to state whether the tea is to be sent plain or mixed with scented Caper or Pekoe, and if Coffee required is to be whole or ground, Pure or mixed with Chicory, and the sizes of Candles. ° Customers from a distance will oblige by sending their orders by post before market days. TERMS-CASH WITH ORDER. POST OFFICE ORDERS AND CHEQUES MADE PAYABLE TO- T. POWELL & Co., Proprietors. QUARTERLY PRICE LIST ON APPLICATION. PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL Is. ARTICLES ARE SOLD AT THIS ESTABLISHMENT FOR 10id. ABERYSTWYTH SAW MILLS AND JOINERY WORKS. JAMES WILLIAMS B^SSSFITWSFI and every description of Joinery required in housebuilding. SAWING BY CONTRACT. ALL KINDS OF WELL-SEASONED BOARDS ALWAYS ON HAND. ESTIMATES GIVEN FOR NEW BUILDINGS AND FOR ALTERATIONS. JOBBING WORK OF ALL SORTS EXECUTED. THE MANAGEMENT OF FUNERALS UNDERTAKEN. RELIANCE HOUSE, GREAT DARKGATE STREET, (Opposite the Meat Market,) and 7, PIER STREET. WILLIAM PROBIN, WORKIN G LAPIDARY, JEWELLER, AND SILVERSMITH, EGS to inform the Gentry, Inhabitants, and Visitors of Aberystwyth, that he has now on hand a well- selected Stock of Diamond Rings, Wedding Rings, Signet Rings, and Gem Rings. Bright and coloured Gold J eweilery, m all its branches, made upon the premises. Every article warranted. Also a large Stock of Whitby Jet Pkte 0rnamentS- purchased. Wholesale and Retail Dealer in New and Second-hand M. H. D A V I Sand SON, ABERYSTWYTH, SOLICIT INSPECTION OF THEIR STOCK FOR THE SEASON OF CHAFF CUTTERS, TURNIP CUTTERS AND PULPERS, BY THE LEADING MAKERS. ILLUSTRATED CATALOGUES ON APPLICATION. ONE OF THE MOST EXTENSIVE STOCKS OF GENERAL IRONMONGERY IN THE PRINCIPALIS DAVID ELLIS, Ironmonger. TOWN AND COUNTRY SUPPLY. T. POWELL & CO., Proprietors. ABERYSTWYTH. AGENTS FOR MESSRS. WALKER'S SCOTCH FARLS, ditto SHORTBREAD, DIGESTIVE EMPRESS WINE, TEA, and BUTTER BISCUITS, AS SUPPLIED TO HER MAJESTY THE QUEEN. «<Y\E QUR* MANUFACTURERS V PURVEYORS TO H.R.H. BY SPECIAL WARRANT 'SB' TH E PR I N C E OF WALES. COLD /WEo ,u PA R F-XH I BITION HONOURS PARIS JU73 °Ss 0FTHE LEGION QUALITY^ T ^ASK FOR UNIFORM JRFLRR GENUINE oa AND OFHONOUR DOUBLESUPERFINE .UNSURPASSED. M M IN SQUARE TINS. CROSSE & BLACKWELL'S SEVILLE ORANGE MARMALADE In 1-lb. and 2-lb. Pots of full weight, IS SOLD BY GROCERS THROUGHOUT THE KINGDOM. CROSSE & BLACKWELL ;5T^VEYORS TO THE QUEEN, « SOLEIO SGITTAJFTLE, X^03XTXD0NSR_ Twelve Prize Medals—PARIS, VIENNA, PHILADELPHIA. I A Kl Are &ranted by the Agent- I MJk IXI I ■ General for South Australia, 11 1 Iw0 to all persons approved as suitable, who are in sound health, and have not previously resided in [ I II 1 Australia. They must pay their own pas- ES II sages, and proceed DIRECT to ADELAIDE, *■ South Australia, and reside in the Colony for two years. Em S of the WARRAlml Value ofyi 2 0 Forms of Application and other information may be obtained from THE AGENT-GENERAL FOR SOUTH AUSTRALIA, 8, Victoria Chambers, Westminster, London, S.W. Iri, III I I ,Iia I .NP, 61 Io:iq mi 1 1.V m '0' M(,:eo RECKITT'S SPP that PARIS BLUE jouget it'il As bad qualities are often substituted. The genuine is used by the Laundresses of | THE PRINCESS OF WALES AND DUCHESS OF EDINBURGH. | BUSINESS ADDRESSES. STEAM SAW MILLS, ABERYSTWYTH. R. ROBERTS and SONS, TIMBER AND SLATE MERCHANTS, HAVE JUST DISCHARGED PRIME CARGOES OF SPRUCE DEALS, FIRST QUALITY BALTIC RED PINE, AND RED DEALS, THEY HAVE ALSO IN STOCK A LARGE QUANTITY OF WHITE AND RED FLOORING BOARDS, YELLOW PINE & PITCH PINE LOGS, & PITCH PINE FLOORING BOARDS, PLANED, TONGUED, AND GROOVED. SAWING, PLANING, MOULDING, &c., BY MACHINERY. A Number of Well-made WHEELBARROWS on Sale, FIREWOOD. ROBERT ELLIS, PHARMACEUTICAL CHEMIST, TERRACE-ROAD, ABERYSTWYTH. PRESCRIPTIONS DISPENSED. AN ASSORTMENT OF CHEST AND LUNG PROTECTORS. A 1 COD LIVER OIL. N.B.-FOUR DOORS FROM THE MARINE-TERRACE. ESTABLISHED IN THE YEAR 1820. WILLIA M J ULIAN, WHOLESALE AND RETAIL GROCER, TEA, COFFEE, PROVISION AND FLOUR DEALER, 10, NORTH PARADE, ABERYSTWYTH. A constant supply of First-Class Australian Preserved Meats, Labrador Salmon, Lobster^ Sardines, &c. HOME-CURED BACON AND HAMS. McDOUGALL'S SELF-RAISING FLOUR. A CONSTANT SUPPLY OF CROSSE AND BLACKWELL'S GOODS. THE BEST BOOTS FOR MONEY ARE MORTON Ladies' BROTHERS'. MORTON 3s. 9d. BROTHERS'. MORTON 4s. 6d. BROTHERS'. MORTON 5s. Od. BROTHERS'. MORTON 5s. 6d. BROTHERS'. MORTON 6s. 6d. BROTHERS'. MORTON 7s. 6d. BROTHERS'. MORTON 8s. 6d. BROTHERS'. MORTON 9s. 6d. BROTHERS'. MORTON 10s. 6d. BROTHERS'. MORTON Gentlemen's BROTHERS'. MORTON 7s. 9d. BROTHERS'. MORTON 8s. 6d. BROTHERS'. MORTON 10s. 6d. BROTHERS'. MORTON 12s. 6d. BROTHERS'. BOYS' AND GIRLS' BOOTS OF EVERY DE SCRIPTION AT PRICES NOT SURPASSED. NOTE THE ADDRESS- 39, GREAT DARKGATE-STREET, (Oppositethe Lion Hotel,) ABERYSTWYTH. JAMES PARRY, COACH BUILDER, 71, Foregate-street, CHESTER, JNVITES an inspection of his large Stock of .New -L and Second-hand CARRIAGES. A great number of useful vehicles, suited for Posting or Hotel business. Wheels, axles, and other Materials. 6, Great Darkgate-street, Aberystwyth. HUGH PUGH EDWARDS (SUCCESSOR TO J. WOODCOCK), BEGS to inform the public that he has taken to the -D above business, where he hopes by strict attention, and keeping the best of Meat, to secure the patronage of the nobility and gentry of the neighbourhood. His Christmas Show comprises the following Stock :— 1 Prime 3-year-old Shorthorn Heifer from H. C. Fryer, Esq., Lodge Park. 2 Prime 3-year-old Hereford Bullocks and 1 Heifer from J. Naylor, Esq., Leighton Hall, Welshpool. 1 Fine Shorthorn Heifer from H. S. Richardes, Esq., Bryneithyn. Southdown Wethers from H. C. Fryer, Esq. Welsh Wethers from Mr. W. Morgan, Rhydmeirionydd. Fine Porkers and Bacon Pigs from H. C. Fryer, Esq. AGr Note the address. A call will oblige. Cl CARS D E J OY One of these Cigarettes gives IMMEDIATE RELIEF in the worst attack of ASTHMA HAY FEVER, COUGH, and SHORTNESS OF BREATH, and their daily use effects a COMPLETE CURE. The contraction of the air tubes which causes tightness of Chest and difficulty of breathing, is at once diminished by inhaling the medicated smoke of the Cigarette, a free expectoration ensues, and the breathing organs resume their natural action. Persons who suffer at night with COUGHING, PHLEGM, and SHORT BREATH, find them invaluable as they instantly check the spasm, promote sleep, and allow the patient to pass a good night. Recommended by the medical profession for many years. Price 2/6 per box of 35, and may be obtained of all CHEMISTS and STORES in the UNITED KINGDOM, or post free from WILCOX & Co., 336, OXFORD STREET, LONDON, on receipt of Stamps or P.O.O. NONE GENUINE UNLESS SIGNED ON BOX, E. W WILCOX. CIGARS CIGARS CIGARS! TI/fESSRS. F. LIVINGSTONE and Co., 14, 1V-L North Buildings, Eldon-street, Finsbury, London, have appointed MESSRS. D. P. AND W. RICHARDS, GROCERS, &c., 30, LITTLE DARKGATE-3TREET, ABERYSTWYTH, Agents for their celebrated REGALIA CIGAR. The REGALIA are sold in every town in the United Kingdom, and are justly appreciated for their Nice Shape, Beautiful Ash, Fine Flavour. Though equal to any 6d. Cigar, they are retailed at 3d. per piece, or One Guinea per Bux. WELSH XMAS O Alt I) 8. XMAS CARDS WITH WELSH MOTTOES. WHOLESALE AND RETAIL. ASKEW ROBERTS, WOODALL & VENABLES, OSWESTRY. s UN FIRE OFFICE, LONDON ESTABLISHED 1710. HENRYF. SHAW LEFEVRE, Esq., Chairman and Treasurer. FRANCIS B. RELTON, Esq., Secretary. Total Sum insured in 1878. £ 258,772,986. Claims paid during the last ten years upwards of Two MILLIONS STERLING. All information respecting Fire Insurances may be ob- tained from any of the undermentioned Agents of the Society. Agents:— ABERYSTWYTH Messrs Hugh Hughes and Son. ABERAERON Mr H. W. Howell. ABERDOVEY Mr Richard Davies. BARMOUTH.Mr. Francis C. Rawlings. BRYNTIRION, BALA Mr Jorwerth Jones CARDIGAN Mr R. R. Storey. DOLGELLEY Mr Thomas P. Jones-Parry. LLANDYSSIL Mr John D. Thomas. NEW QUAY Mr John Owen Davies. TALSARN Mr Jenkin James. ADVERTISEMENTS FOR THE FREEMASONS KALENDAB, FOR NORTH WALES AND SHROPSHIRE. PRICE, ONE SHILLING. By Post h\ Id. Advertisements for this Kalendar (12s. 6d. per page), which is sold among Masons throughout the Province of Shropshire and North Wales must be sent at once to the ( Publishers, ( WOODALL AND VENABLES, OSWESTRY. J II "BULL" HOTEL, WELSHPOOL. (ENTIRELY REBUILT.) FIRST CLASS COMMERCIAL AND FAMILY HOTEL COFFEE AND COMMERCIAL ROOMS. SMOKE-ROOM—BILLIARDS—HOT AND COLD BATHS. OMNIBUS MEETS ALL TRAINS. PROPRIETOR—J OHN ROBERTS. (Late of the Lion Hotel, Llanymynech.) 1880. BYE CONES. 1880. AMONG the subjects for January, 18SO, will be included the following :— Cambrian Institutions. Thunder on the Organ at Shrewsbury. Intricate Marriages. Llanymynech and Travalgar. A Lady s Impressions of Wales a century ago. Yspryd Llanegryn. Trinity Church, Oswestry, and Queen Adelaide. An old Shropshire Robbery. Montgomeryshire Enclosure Acts. A Welsh Proverb. Prince Rupert and the county of Salop. Merionethshire Election in 1774. Wild Deer in Wales. England saved by Hodnet A Welsh pool Toast. Rev. Edward Williams, D.D., at Oswestry. Some Old Salopian Letters. &c., &c., &c. With the new year a new series of the Bye-gones reprint will be commenced. Subscription for the year 5s. in quarterly parts, delivered post free. Subscriptions (which must be paid in advance) received by WOODALL and VENABLES, Oswestry. — VENABLES, Oswestry. — CHRISTMAS. IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT. All Advertisements and News for the number of the Cambrian News for Friday, Dec. 26, should be in the publishers' hands on WEDNESDAY, DEC. 24. WITH this number of the CAMBRIAN NEWS we our give ALMANACK FOR 1880, and any purchaser of the paper who does not receive an almanack should apply to the local agent or the publishers.
FREE LIBRARIES.
FREE LIBRARIES. Mr. HAMER, the convener of the Aberystwyth Town Library Committee,read a report on Tuesday last at the Council meeting from which it appears that the sum of 140 is about to be spent in new books. The TOWN CLERK, who is perhaps the last man in the town to oppose education, thought the sum expended upon the Library was larger than was justified by the results. No doubt the Library is small, and far from complete, but, small and imperfect as it is the loss to the town would be great if it did not exist. Mr. POWELL of Nanteos has given a large number of books, and from time to time books have been purchased, so that the Library, although not equal to the re- quirements of a town like Aberystwyth, is a valuable possession which exercises a silent in- fluence for good within a wider sphere than is realized by those who have never hungered for books that could not be obtained. The Town Library may seem an arid waste to the insatiable young lady reader who skims on average a volume every two days, but who never reads a book and votes everything dry except the flimsiest of novels but to youths who have heard of the marvels of science, the wonders of travel, the struggles of genius, the noble deeds of men and women the sufferings of all martyrs who have been told of battles, shipwrecks and sieges of orators, poets, and painters to these the Town Library, poor as it is, seems inexhaustible, and is worth far more that; all its cost. If the value of the Library were realized as one day it will be realized, the penny rate would be supplemented by gifts from those who could easily spare money without inconvenience. To build up a large pub- lic library "is a costly, laborious, and continuous task. At Aberystwyth the Library is not yet large enough for the inhabitants to take pride in it, but if a few pounds could be spent in books two or three times a year the position it now occupies in public estimation would quickly be improved, and its usefulness would be greatly extended. The penny rate only brings in about zC93 a year and out of that sum rent and taxes have to be paid, and the modest salary of the excellent librarian has to be provided. The reading room is now partly self-supporting and if some plan could be hit upon which would enable the committee to spend the whole proceeds of the penny rate in new books every year, the Library would soon become a credit to the town. If the trustees of Downie's charity would exercise the power they possess to make a grant towards the Library fund if a few of the well-to-do inhabitants would subscribe annually, and if some public effort were made every summer, when the town is full of visitors to obtain contributions from them, the whole proceeds of the penny rate could be devoted to the purchase of books. The low estimation in which the Library is held may be due to the fact that attention is naturally more fixed upon the defects of the Library than upon Its excellences and advantages. This is the law of progress, but it does not follow that the excellen- ces and advantages do not exist, or that they are overlooked and underestimated, because they are less prominently noted than the deficiencies. Thanks to the liberality of Mr. POWELL, and to the adoption of the Public Libraries Act, Aber- ystwyth is in possession of a collection of books which have cost a large sum of money, and which have done, and are doiDg, a vast amount of good Aberystwyth is after all a very small town, and there is a good deal of that littleness and narrow- ness to fight against which is found in all small communities. Trivial points of difference arc magnified into blocks of stumbling, and more opposition is often encountered because of persons than because of the unpopularity of the move- ments on behalf of which help is wanted. If Mr. HAMER and the other members of the Town Library Committee ave able during their year of )ffice to spend X100 in new books, they will have lone good work, and will have made it easier for iheir successors to do likewise. The need for )ooks will increase with the spread of education j until rural districts as well as towns will establish public libraries and reading rooms. The history of all progress is the history of failures and defeats. An American poet, WALT WIIITMAN,. V asks Did we think victory great ? So it is-Rut now it seems to me that it cannot be helped that defeat is great, And that death and dismay are great. Men engaged in any work for the social and in- tellectual advancement of the people must learn the greatness of failure and defeat. There must be no halting—no turning back. There is. nothing that is quelled by one or two failures, or any number of failures, or by the indifference or ingratitude of the people or by any unfaithful- ness." To struggle year after year for clean water, or books, or better cottages for the poor,, may seem to be small aims, but who can say what is small or insignificant or of noaccount? It would be matter for deep regret if the idea should spread that the Aberystwyth Town Library is not worth the small sum it costs every year in main- tenance, and regret would be intensified if the: idea should be entertained by men like the Town. CLERK, who is certainly not opposed to the spread of education amongst the people.
THE PLYGAIN.
THE PLYGAIN. RELIGION IN WALES.—No. 51. THE PLYGAIN, a religious service held OIl Christ- mas morning, is gradually being discontinued, especially in towns and thickly populated districts; but in the country the ancient service is still held, but at a somewhat later hour than prevailed a century ago. The services, too, are less pro- tracted than in the days when the Plygain began at three o'clock in the morning, and continued until daylight. At most two hours and a half now suffice. Upon Christmas Day," writes Mr. PENNANT, about three o'clock in the morn- ing, most of the parishioners assembled in church, and after prayers and a sermon, con- tinued there singing psalms and hymns with great devotion till broad day; and if through age or infirmity any were disabled from attending, they never failed having prayers at home and carols on our Saviour's Nativity. This act of devotion is called plygain or the crowing of the cock. The meaning of the word" plygain" is early morn, dawn, matin. The carols sung during the service are poetical compositions often of great leltgth, in which joy is expressed that a Saviour is born, and in which the whole plan of salvation is often set forth. Every bard of any note used to write carols as a matter of course, and consequently there is a great mass of this form of composition set to tunes of various kinds. It may not be out of place to give an almost literal translation of a portion of an old carol published amongst many others in a book printed more than a century ago at Shrewsbury by STAFFORD FRYS :— Awake from sleep and early rise, This is the joyful morning Arouse ye all from spiritual sleep And come to the life of the heavenly world. This is the day-the dawn is breaking To them asleep in the shadow of death- To them under the dark cloud—thickly veiled The blazing Sun of R ghteousness is lighted, Shining on their laces To take away the ought of their souls. The very image of God appeared In the form of man-a little child He came with friendly purpose- Childlike. Yet he was the Son of God And came to destroy the power of Satan Though he had the shape of weak mankind. The foregoing is the first of eleven rhymed stanzas. The following is a specimen of a more modern carol, written about fifty years ago :— Hark Hear the sound of wondrous note. It is the song of the heavenly harpers To the new born babe-the .Lamb of God. They chime under the starry heavens Their melodious Christmas carol, In exquisite strains to the glory of God. The heavenly host in beautiful array Come down to behold their King He is in a manger nursed by a poor virgin Who is only the dust of the earth. When they beheld the Great Jehovah, Whose being encompasseth the Universe, Clothed in human form The Celestial choir sang His praise. Nearly all the carols follow the same plan. They begin by calling attention to the Day, and then proceed to describe how sin came into the world by the agency of the serpent, and was followed by the great and disastrous calamity of human depravity. The plan of salvation through Christ is then unfolded. The birth of the Saviour is celebrated, and the carol ends with an exhortation to lead a new and unblemished life. To convey an accurate notion of the Plygain in the country, it is necessary to begin with Christmas Eve, when young people from all parts of a parish assemble at ditierent farm houses in parties of from a dozen to upwards of fifty. Some bring tea and sugar, and others contribute beer and spirits. A large fire of logs and peat is built upon the hear th-ifreplaces are rare-and the night is spent in merriment of a some. what coarse kind. Eating and drinking, in- terspersed with singing, is carried on vigorously until about four o'clock, when the church bell is heard ringing for the service. The church is perhaps a mile or two distant and the night may be dark and stormy, but the way is illumined by blazing torches carried by members of the company. Songs and hymns are sung and as all are more or less acquainted with music and full of 'spirits,' the pieces are given with con- siderable effect in the still night amongst the hills If the way is long the company increases in number as it nears the church, and, of course each addition brings an increase of vivacity and noise. It is scarcely necessary to say that a dimly lighted church filled by a congregation made up of parties of young peopla who have spent the 0 night in uproarious mirth is not as quiet as a church should be when religious services are held. The unseemly behaviour of the congregations at these services has led to their being discontinued in many places, and where they are still kept up public feeling is against theui. I W hen the congregation has assembled prayers are read. Then in some churches the clergyman invites a member of the congregation to sing a carol, or one of the singers begins his carol with- out invitation. It is often arranged beforehand that after the singer has gone through several 0 0 verses another shall take up the strain while the first one rests, or he may be joined by his wife or daughter. As soon as the carol is ended another 0 is started, sometimes by a single individual and 0 at other times by a party oi four or more. In old times the carol singing went cn for a long while, one singer starting after another so quickly that some of the slower sort could not get started before more nimble competitors had got possession of the company. A story is told of a carol singer in Merionethshire who had tried time after time to obtain a hearing, but failed, owing to his slowness in making a start. At last he lost patience and successfully claimed a hearing, amid the applause y 0 of the congregation, in terms more forcible than polite, and in a manner more suitable to a bar parlour than a church. After the carol singing a short sermon is usually delivered from iho text Unto us a child is born, but it is more than doubtful whether at that time anyone is in a frame of miud to receive instruction even if the preacher is prepared to give it, and that cannot be taken for granted under all the circumstances. The Plygain is held in some Nonconformist chapels, but there is now no singing of carols, as they were put down many years ago in con- sequence of the disorder they caused. The service is generally one of prayer and praise, the hymns chosen having reference to the Nativity. In some chapels a sermou is also delivered. The Plygain is no doubt responsible for some, at least, of that irreverence in places of worship which so painfully impresses visitors in Wales who have beenjold that the Welsh are a peculiarly religious people. The spirit of competition that enters into carol singing at church oil Christmas morning is not by any means an evil thing but it is sadly out of place. There is a class of people who seem to think that whatever is undesirable in the habits or customs of a people can be easily abolished. These people think the Welsh language could be got rid of, and will probably ask why the Plygain is allowed to continue. Ancient customs often sannot be suppressed without doing more harm Welsh Sketches.