The Cambrian News and Merionethshire Standard

THE CAMBRIAN ATEWS' i ALMANACK ext Friday a Sheet Almanack j containing a List of Fairs, Local Public Oilicials, and a mass of other information will be given with every r j i or jKipor. j

girths, ilrriagc5, anb iJeaths. BIRTHS. t EVANS At 14, Streatham Hill London, the wife of Mr Wm Evans, Inspector of South London Tramway Company, of a son. EDWARDS—December 14th, at Elslead street, Walworth, Lon- don, the wife of Mr Owen Edwards, provision merchant, <tf a son. MARRIAGES. DAVIES—DAVIES—December 12th, at the registrar office, Aber- ystwyth, before Mr John Jones, registrar, Talybont, Mr Richard John Bavies, to JIISS -Jane Davies, both of Nant- ynod, Talybont. T. EvANS-WiLLiAMS-e^fm"Cr -7tb, at the Tabernacle Chapel Aberystwyth, by tne lie v. D Morgan, in thepresence of the Rev Win Jones, legistrur, Mr Wm Evans, to Miss Eliza Williams, both of I onterwyd. EVANs-VI u,lA)lè;Deccn¡ bel' 17th, by licence, at the Brithdu Independent Chapel, near Dolgelley, by the Rev. John Walters, minister, Mr Griffith Evans.^Esganai. Dol. gelley, V' ls bimiia Williams, Gwernau Villa Hotel, near Dolgelley. E[)WARDS-_K)cjt,\[tD.s—December 19th, at the Park Road ChnPeb Barmouth, by the Rev J. Gwynoro Davies, niinister, Mr jones Edward, Plasyndref, Bolgelley, to Margaret Jane youngest daughter of the late Mr Thomas Kichards, butcher, Dolgelley. • RI,ES^1)AVIKS—December 14th, at the Register Office, Aberystwyth, before the Registrar, Rev Wm Jones, Mr tJavid Morgan Jenes, l'enparke, to Miss Margaretta Davies, Llangwyryfon. bLOYn--BAviKS—On December 10th, at St. Cadoc's Cadoxton, by the Rev J. H. Evans, assisted by the Rev E. Morris, M.A., rector of the Parish, Mr Evan Lloyd, head of the firm Lloyd, Bros., Barry Dock, to Ada, eldest daughter of Mr D. P. Bavies, 235, Jfolton road, Barry Dock, and grand- daughter of the late Rev. D. Baries, of Tyn-y-castell, Devil's Bridge, and incumbent of Yspytty Cynfyn, Cardi- ganshire. MORIIANS—THOMAS—On December 12th,at the Tregaron C.M. chapel, by licence, by the Rev M. Evans, before Mr Peter Williams, the registrar, Mr Thomas Morgans, Pantycraf, Blaencaron, (now of London) to Miss Elizabeth Thomas, dressmaker, chapel street, Tregaron. MARSH ALL-—ROBERTS—On the 19th. inst, at St. John's, Chester, by the Rev J. Marshall, vicar of Greetland, Hali- fax, father of the bridegroom, assisted by the Rev Cooper Scott, vicar, and the Rev J. Lloyd, Rector cf Bolgelle.v, Mr J. It. Marshall, of Brynmarian, Dolgelley, to Jennie, daughter of Owen 1). Roberts, of Clogwyn, Dolgelley. Roiti,.it-rs Deceiiii,ei- 17th, by licence at Salem Chapel, C.M., Dolgelley, by the Rev John Williams, B.A., minister, Mr Ellis Roberts, Glanarran Cottages, Dolgelley, to Miss Sarah Elizabeth Humphreys, Ty'nllyn, Penmaen- pool, Dolgelley. ROBERTS --WOOD—December 8th, at the Wesleyan Chapel, Machynlleth, Air -John Roberts, Cambrian Railways, Aher- dovey, to Jennie, daughter of Mr E. Wood, Post Office, Penegoes, near Mechynlleth. WILLIAMS- ROBERTS—December 19th, at Capetown, Nicholas Thomas Williams, of Osborne House, St. -1 List to Madge Roberts, Parliament House, Dolgelley- (Dy Cable.) DEATHS. l)AviES--I)eceniber 14th, at Bennar terrace, Barmouth, Peggy ones Va vies, acd 83 years. HOWELLS—December 18th, aged 4(i years, at the Union Workhouse, Alfred Howells, auctioneer's assistant. KINCH—December 12th, aged 48 years, at the Union Work- house, Thomas Kinch, dogger, St. Helens. JONES-December 2nd, at :34, Oraceehurch street, London, E.C., Mary Jones, aged 5S years. JONES--I)ecember 12th, at, 48, Rollo street, Battersea Park Road, London, S.W., John Jones, aged 7U years. JKNKINS—December loth, at 12, Thespian street, Aberyst- wyth, Albert Lewis, SOIt cf J. T. Jenkins, gunsmith, aged r; weeks. LEWIS--December 17th, aged 82 years, at 49, Marine terrace, Mary, wife of All- David Lewis, joiner. LEWIS—December litli at the School Cottage, Barmoutn, Sahuon Lewis, aged o Syears. nr M ASOX— December 5th, at il, Canonbury place, Higlibtiry, Loudon, N., .Mary the youngest daughter ot the ^5? Mason, late of Tynrhelig, near Aberystwyth, aged Printed"by"i. & J. GIBSON, and pul-lished by them B.oN in-Mill-street, Aherystwyth, 111 the county of Cardigan; at R. EDWARDS'S, stationer, Hudi^treet, Bala, at ,i. g .i. (l ibson's, at the Cambrian JForg (>Bice, 1, Beach Load, 4>'1_ Oiunth, in the county of Merioneth; andat DAV ID LLO\ D 5, Port ins doc, in the county of Carnarvon. Ef'dav, December 21st, 1891.

ABERYSTWYTH. "LIKA JOKO the new comic paper calls Sir James Szlumper the Telegram Knight." LOCAL INDUSTRY.—Mr George Green of the Foundry, has signed an agreement for the supply of between ilo,ooo and £ 12,000 worth of mining machinery for the treatment of refractory ores. SCHOLASTIC.—In the London University final exam- iuation for B.A.-honours list—Mr John Thomas Miles, sou of Rev. Job Miles, has taken second class honouis in classics. EDUCATIONAL.—About fifty elementary teachers and others are sitting at the College this week in the Queen's Scholarships examinations. The examinations are conducted by Mr L. J. Roberts. THE LIBRARY.—In another column Mr George Davis, chairman of the Free Library Committee, solicits donations of money and took, towards the Institution. FOOTHALL -On Saturdav the Town team will journey to Towyn to play off their tie with Dolgelley in connection with the Towyu Cup. The team will meet in the Station at 12-45. CnlRc FYDI).—As will be seen from an advertisement in another column, the Cymru Fydd Society meet again this week at the Corn Market Hall, when the meeting will; take the form of a social evening. Music will be provided, 2tild tea and coffee will be served. RfcNWixo.—At Penarth, on Monday, Thomas Ryan, otherwise Gipsy Tommy, who had been repeatedly warned, was fined £.J or one month's imprisonment in default of payment for illegally boarding the sailing ship Aberystwyth on the 27th November. MINISTERIAL.—The Rev. T. E. Roberts, M. A. who has been pastor of the English and Welsh C.M. Chapels at Oswestry for the past seven years, has accepted a call from Shiloh Church and will enter upon his pastorate in March next. CONCERT.—The ordinary weekly concert was held at the Independent chapei, Baker Street.'on Wednes- day eveuing. The minister, the Rev Job Miles pre- sided, and a excellent progamme of vocal and instru- mental music was creditably gone through. The meeting was well attended. THE TANYCAE WALL.—The [Public Works Com- mittee met at the Harbour yesterday mormng, and decided for the present not to close the gap in the wall. It was ageed to fill up the ground at the back, and to consult a practical engineer as to the making of a pi LCC elsewhere for boats and vessels. A large number of sailors attended the meeting of the committee. THE STATION.—The arrival platform at the Station has ben covered in to the extent of its width and when c unpleted will be a credit to the town, and will create a favourable first impression to visitors. The root is supported by a series ot pillars and an ornamental iron girder, is largely composed of glass, and the whole hai been tastefully decorated in white and green. Toe LIFEBOAT -On Saturday morning, the lifeboat was t iken out for practice by the crew in a heavy sea. The new carriage was found to work more satis- factorily, though there was still considerable delay in launching. The sea was rough and there was half a g,i:e blowing from the west. The boat was found to sail well, and with the new centre board was able to beat up very close to the wind. SALE OF WORK.—On Thursday last an excellent and most successful sale of work was held at the Assembly Rooms in aid of the Additional; Curates Society and the Parochial Funds of St. Michael's Church. The lady stall-holders—(members of the local branch of the Home Mission Association), worked energetically, and the goods, which consisted principally of fancy articles, were quickly disposed (A. The room was prettily decorated for the occasion by the President (Mrs Morgan, Nantcaerio) and the Secretary (Mrs Ellis Morgan, Marine-terrace). A Christmas tree laden with goods gave the room quite a festive appearance. FORESTERS. — A. quarterly meeting of Cou rt Old Castle" was held at the Talbot Hotel on Tuesday eveniug, Decemb.,r llth, when Messrs John Jenkin Jones and J. D. Hughes occupied the chair and vice- chair respectively. An important amendment to rule 30, on a special motion by Mr J. D. Hughes, was unanimously adopted, the effect of which will be to entitle new members to full nick and funeral benefits within six (instead of twelve) months from the date of their initiation. Mr Ernest Hindley was appointed junior auditor of the Court accounts. One new member w-is admitted and four candidates were proposed and accepted for initiation at the next meeting. The re- ceipts of the evening amounted to upwards of £60. CHURCH LEAGUE.—At a meeting held last Friday evening at the National Schools, presided over by the cn Archdeacon Prothcroe, it was) decided to form a unit-d social, literary, and debatingsociety in connection with the St Michaels and St Mary's Sunday Schools t) be called tiie Church League. Miss Wellings, Stoneleigh, and Mr Evan Jones. Havelock Villa, were appointed secret tries pro tem, and the Rev W. Evans M.A., Messrs Cocks, D W Evans, John Jenkin Jones and Llewellyn Jones as a Committee to select a pro- gramme of subjects, and to carry out all arrangements. <:> RECOGNITION MEETING —On Wednesday and Thurs- day last, December 12th and 13th, the induction services were held of the Rev. E. H. Jones, of this town, to the pastorate of toe Williams Pantycelyn Memorial Chapel, Llandovery. Mr Jones recently passe 1 the Syno iical Examination of the Calvinistic Methodists with distiuc.ion, and previously had been a student at G.C. W. and Trefecca Colleges. The London Monthly Meeting under which Mr Jones commenced to pi each, was represented by the Rev. J. E. Davies, M.A. Trefecea College by Professor Edwin Williams, M A. and the Eng!ish Presbyterian Chapel, Aberystwyth, by the Rev. R. Hughes. B. A., all ot whom pieached during the day. The afernoon service Cll Tnursday, which was the recognition meet- ing proper, was presided over by the Rev. Thomas Thomas, pastor of the Welsh C M. Chapel, and was addressed by the Revs. R. Salmon, Llansadwrn Thomas Phillip. Siloh J, W. Humphreys (B) L'an- wrtyd lJ. P. Evans (B), Llandovery by the Rev. Evan Williams. Llandieusant. and Mr T Joues, U.C. W.. fellow-students of Mr Jones, and by the Revs. Richard Hughes and J. E. Davies, who directed their remarks to the Chuieh and Paster respectively. A few words from the officers and the new minister brought to a close an excellent meeting. FREEMASONRY.—The annual installation cevemonv of the Aberystwyth Lodge, No 1,07"2, was hidd on December 6th. at tne M isonic Iiall, Market-street, j wiien Bro. George Davies, P.P.G.S.B., was duly installed, according to ancient custom, as W.M. for the eusuing year. The installation ceremony was very impressively performed by W, Bro. W. Stephens, P.M.P.Z., P.G.P., and the W.M. appointed aud invested his officers for the year as follows — W.Bio. J E. J. Lloyd, J.P.M. Bro., D. C. Roberts, S.W. Bro. R. Mathias, J.W. Bro. Rev W. Evans, P.G.C. Chaplain: W. Bro. J. R.:Rees, Treasurer; Bro. Dan Bro. W. P. Owen, S D. Bro. T. KiivingtOR, J.D. Bro. E. P. Wynne, Almoner Bro. ) W. H. J. Stephenson, D.C. Bro. H. E. Wheatley, Orgiui:;t Bro Hugh Pughe, I.G. Bros. T. P. Beddoe" ane J. M. Williams, Stewards, aud Bro. E. Church, Tyler. Letters of apology for unavoidable absence were read from W. Bro. the Earl of Lisburne, j P.P.G.S.VV. and several other brethren, and the lodgr! was duly closed about 0 p.m, afcr au adjournment took place t<, the Taloot Hotel, where an exe.-Ueut banquet was provided by Bro. E. Jon-RS, to whicii between 50 and GO brethr-n sat down. | A jer ti'ie usual loyal toasts the health of tne new was proposed in felicitous teriiis by W.Bro. Viiiighan Davies, P.P.G.S.W., aud suitably respcnded to by W. H¡". Davis. The of the Pro. Grand Officers was also re-ipos.ded to by W. Bro. Pei-rott, P. P.G.S. V\ Pro. G. Treasurer. Interspersed wifli toas.s. WllH excellent song.; v ere given by W.bro. WiHiams, Towy; Lewis, Carmarthen; Bro. W. P. (jwen, and sov ral other brethren, and a v. ry happy mid to.joyabk- cv uing was b: ought to a close s.Loutoue p J). PAINTING AND DRAWTNG.—Miss Cruikshank, 12, South Marine-terrace, gives lessons in paisting and drawing, Particulars may be found in an advertisement in another page. SCHOOL BOARD ELECTION.—A largely attended meeting (convened by circular) was held at the Taber- nacle -Schoolroom on Friday evening, to consider matters pertaining to the recent School Board Election. The chair was taken by the Rev T. Levi. The gathering was to all intents and purposes an indigna- tion meeting to protest against the recent appoint- ment. A vote ot censure on certain members of the Board was proposed and seconded, but was ruled out of order by the chairman, such a motion not being included in the objects of the meeting. It was ultimately agreed to thank those members of the of the Board who supported the claims of Mr Thomas Owens. ALARM.—On Tussday evening, just after dusk, a bright light in the direction of New Quay was seen from the Castle Grounds and other prominent positions at Aberystwyth, and an alarm was at once given of a ship in distress. The lifeboat crew at once turned out and got everything in readiness for launching the lifeboat. The light was carefully watched for hours, until it was at last surmised that the lfght was occasioned by a bon- fire lit on the occasion of rejoicings at New Quay. This surmise turned out to be accurate. On that day Miss Evans. Frondalau, was married to Mr J. Thomas, Clettwr Villa, Llandyssul, and in the evening not only were the houses illuminated, bu.t a huge bonfire was lighted on Pencastell, and there was a display of fire- works "under the active superintendence of the coastguards." CHRISTMAS.—With the approach of Christmas the tradesmen have made excellent provision for the celebra- tion of the time-honoured festival. Advertisements in other columns give particulars of the supplies of well-fed meats obtained by Mr H. P. Edwards, in Great Dark- gate-street, and by Mr Richard Edwards, in Little Dark- gate-street. Groceries of first-rate quality can be obtained of Messrs John James and Co. at Rea's Stores, and Messrs T. Evans and Co., in Terrace-road Messrs Hopkins and Co., "in Great Darkgate-street and at Mr Noyes' well-known Stores in Pier- street. For game, townspeople cannot do better than patromze Mr Richard Saycell and Mr Wilkinson in North-parade. Mr Saycell is also sole agent for Palethorpe's Roya! Cambridge sausages. The Misses Owen, in North-parade, the successful conftctiooers, h" e not only an abundance of the ordinary confec- ti(, but are able to supply plum puddings at a price which should make it possible for every householder in the town to obtain one for the Christmas dinner. Mrs Garner also has a rich stock of confectionary in Terrace-road, and her shop window has been dressed for -the season in a particularly attractive manner. Mrs Garner at her branch shop in Terrace-road, has likewise a large supply of small pork, the almost necessary accompaniment of roast turkey. Mr Bennison has a full supply of r.ysters. Messrs David Roberts, Allsopp's, aud Bass's are all represented in the town, and have large stores of well-brewed liquor. For fancy articles, such as dolls, Christmas presents, Christmas and New Year cards, Mr Gyde and Mr Cooke, in Pipr-street, have made ample and appropriate provision, and the Misses Ward, in Great Darkgate- street, have a large collection of toys for children of all ages. GAS I"XPLO."io, -About ten o'clock on Wednesday morning, an explosion caused by gas occurred at the Padarn Temperance House, in Cire:it Darkgate-street, and had serious results. An escape (I, gas having been detected the gas had been turned off, and Mr Peake's men were sent for. When two of his men, Messrs Richard Davies and T. Isaac arrived, there apparently had been an accumulation of gas under the flooring, which became ignited and caused an explosion which was heard for a considerable distance up and down Great Darkgate-street. A gas-heating stove, as well as a gas-cooking stove, were shattered. Miss Evans who was standing near the heating stove, was blown violently across the shop towards the open door, but escaped without injury. The servant girl, Mary Evans, was knocked down by a wooden partition which was blown out of its position, The two large plate-glass windows were completely blown out and shattered, the woodwork of the light over the door split, and a large plate-glass window belonging to the Star Tea Company on the opposite side of the street cracked. The damage, it is understood, is covered by insurance. The cause of the explosion is traced to a hole in the main lead gas pipe. The hole has all the I appearance of having been eaten by rats which are bred by thousands in the town manure heap, work their way by means of the sewers and drains all over I the town, aud are a source of great danger to he inhabitants.

CARDIGANSHIRE INTERMEDIATE EDUCATION. A meeting of the County Governing Body was held at Lampster on Friday last under the presidency of Mr T. F. Roberts, principal of the Univeisity College of Wales, there being also present, Mr Jones, Gdfach- yrharan the Rev Gwilym Evaus, Aberayron the yrharan the Rev Gwilym Evaus, Aberayron the Rev Thomas James, Llandyssul Mr J. C. Jones, Llanarth Mr Peter Jones, Mr C. M. Williams, Mr D. C. Roberts, Mr Robert Ellis, and the Rev T. Levi, Aberystwyth Mr Morgan Richardson, the Rev John Williams, and Mr Beynon Evans, Cardigan the Rev Evan Evans, Lampeter; Mr L. J. Roberts, inspector of schools Mr E. J. Davies, New Quay and Mr H. C. Fryer, clerk. The Clerk reported that the Rev- Llewelyn Edwards had resigned, and that Dr Enoch Davies had been appointed in his place. The main thing for which the rreeting was convened was the consideration of the new draft scheme for the adminis- tration of county school funds. In the former scheme. when it was proposed to form a scholarship district for Lampeter and Tregaron, Lledrod, the two Gwnnws, and Yspytty and Caron Upper were added to the Aberystwyth district in which it was proposed to have a really good school. By the neN draft scheme, the scholarship district clauses will be struck out, a school will be recommended for Tregaron, and the five parishes will be separated from the Aberyst- wyth district aud added to Tregaron provided the Councils fcr those parishes so wish. A school being given to Tregaron district, the new scheme restores all the clauses concerning scholarships, exhibitions, and bursaries, which were struck out by the House of Lords. As the scheme stands at present there will be a school at Aberystwyth, Aberayron, and Tregaron, and a joint school at Llandyssul and Cardigan. In respect of the buildings, it was stated that the contri buiious to the county from customs and excise now amount to about £ 6,000. This sum as well as the general county fund for maintenance, it was agreed, will be divided among the districts ratably according to population, and it was also agreed that school accom- modation should be required on the same basis. A discussion occurred ou the age of admission, when it was agreed that for the first five years, the school managers will have power in special cases, on the recominendation of the headmaster, to admit scholars whose education has been interrupted by the pursuit of some employment, to remain in the school or to be admitted after the age of 17 years. It was also agreed to empower the managers of a dual school to apportion the capitation grant between the headmaster of the boys' school and the headmistress of the girls' school, instead of giviDg the whole to the headmaster. Several members of the Committee were in favour of opening schools in temporary premises in order to test requirement, before putting up permanent buildings, but the question was deferred. It was agreed to empower the use of the Cornwallis endo wmellt by Cardigan Grammar School for maintenance until pn intermediate school is provided. 4"

ABERDOVEl. LITERARY INSTITUTE.— Capt. J. Nicholas has undertaken to mark the barometer sheet at the reading room in the place of the late Capt. Ellis Hoberts. LIFEBOAT SERVICE.—On Saturday afternoon the town was thrown into a state of excitement through the news that a dismasted vessel was seen in the bay drifting towards the bar. The lifeboat signal was fired and in a short time the boat was launched and manned, and made her way down the estuary under oars, and was watched by sympathising groups from the several hill tops. In a few hours the boat returned with the news that the vessel turned out to be the barge John Wilkinson with no crew, and had stranded barge "JohnWilkinson" with no crew, and had stranded on the south bank where she has become a total wreck. PUBLIC MEETING.—On Tuesday evening a public meeting was held in the Assembly Rooms when a resolution was passed asking the directors of the Cambrian Railways to provide a more commodious and convenient railway station for the town. A resolution was also passed requesting the directors to remove the coal trade from the wharf and from before Glaudovey and Bodfor-terrace. The question of finishing the sea wall was considered and the matter was referred to eight persons and the surveyor, after a long dis- cussion in wdiich the old adage of much ado about nothing was truly verified. TOWYN LOCAL BOARD, FRIDAY, DECEMBER 1 1TH. —Present: Mr J. M. James, chairman; Messrs J. Whittaker, William James, Daniel Edwaris, Wrr. Jones Hughes, M. James, D Davies, J. H. Jones, E. L. Rowlands, and William Rowlands, P. H. Hughes, surveyor; E. Williams, inspector of r.uisctuce; Dr Groshok, medical officer; W. R. Davies, clerk, and E. Barnett, assistant clerk. Tie S':w ra(jt H'OWJS.—The Clerk said the first business would be to execute and seal a ui'-rtg (ge of the general district rates to the Trustees of the Dnictd i Kingdom Temperance and General Provident Ins tutioll to secuie '-he repayment of £ 1.990 with r>i:<re;t at per cent. for the Sewerage Works at Abe do v. —Mr J. Hughes Jones thought it would be a very heavy rate for the peop1e of Aherdovey in having pay interest en ab <ut £ 2,000. They had been a this quest on for the last five or six months ati,f they were i as far away fr; 111 it now as they were in the b £ ;in- r.ing.—The Clesk i- e i ii a, k e (I that they WOtLd aii agr' e that tiis work must be carried out, and, Oil the ut er hauo, who wa- to pay 'he expanse already "cu:n:.¡ —In reply to s question by one of the memo r t ie Clei k ttat d ih.\5 th. expesise ine-irred was in tin: em- ploy •.no.it of an engineer and a host of other niiings. He added that it would be very hard for those who were going to lend the money if the Board were now g dug to leave the matter alone.—Mr J, II. Joros pro- posed that they should not execute the deed.—Mr M. James thought the best thing for them to do, seeing that that was their last day, would be to leave it to the new body.—Mr W. J. Hughes said he would not agree to that mode of procedure. They must do the best they could.—At this stage a letter was read from Messrs Roberts, Williams, and OVA en expressing sur- prise that they had not received the deed aiiisigning the contract for the construction of the Sewerage Works to them.—Mr Wm. Jones Hughes proposed that the money should be borrowed from the Trustees of the United Kingdom Temperance and General Provident Institution.—Mr Rowlands thought it their duty to do their very best in regard to this matter so that the new body could not attach any blame to the work done by the Board.—Mr M. James proposed that they should proceed no further with the matter, and Mr Daniel Edwards seconded it.—The Chairman said the new Board would have plenty of work during the first five or six months without giving them this extra work. If they finished with this matter it would be a stimulus for the new Board, as, in that event, they would have no trouble in making new plans and specifications, which. as they all knew, entailed con- siderable trouble.—Mr M. James believed they would not have sufficient money.—The Clerk told Mr James that the scheme was now passed. -Mr M. James said it would mean about ft,000 more than the amount they intended borrowing, and added, they must go ab ut it in a proper manner so that all could under- stand it.Mr William Jones Hughes's proposition having been seconded, both propositions were put to the meet- ing, and Mr Hughes's proposition, to proceed with the work by borrowing the money, was carried, six voting for, and three against.-The matter of the execution and sealing of the mortgage was then formally put to the meeting, and it was decided to sign it, a few of the members remaining neutral when the voting took place. Biclchylterra. I-ooll)(tth.-A letter was received from Messis R. Gillart stating that this path could not be' repaired as it was private property. Another letter was received from Mrs E. H. Thruston, Pennal Towers, saying that she had no objection to this path being repaired.—Mr David Davies asked what Mrs Thruston, Pennal Towers, had to do with the matter ? It was Mrs Thruston, Talgarth, and not Pennal Towers. —This was found to be correct, a mistake having been made in sending to Mrs Thruston. Pennal Towers.— The Clerk thought this work should be left to the new body, and on his recommendation it was agreed to leave the matter to the District Council, and also to send a letter to Messrs R. Gillart and Son saying that the path could be used as a public road. AlJcnlovcy Railway Station. The Clerk, on the proposition of Mr J. Hughes Jones, was instructed to write in reply to a communication from the Railway Company asking them to carry out the required improvements as soon as possible. Scarcity of Water.—A letter was received from Mr Thomas Green complaining of the scarcity of water at the Aberdovey reservoir.—On the proposition of Mr William Jones Hughes, the Surveyor was instructed to see to the matter 'l'1w Water irorZis,—A letter was read from Messrs Roberts, Williams, and Owen, Birkenhead, saying they would be prepared to decrease the amount of their tender for the New Aberdovey \Vat"r Works, they having found out something which would con- siderably iiiiiii-iise the amount of expenditure, in consequence of which they would reduce the amount of their tender.—There were five tenders, but they had been brought down to two, Messrs Robert-i, Williams, and Owen, Birkenhead, and Mr Thomas Morgans, Bryncrug.—Mr Morgan Davies, the engineer at the Works, attended to explain the matter.—When the letter had been read, Mr E. L. Rowlands asked if it would not he better to give the other tenderers an opportunity to send in amended tenders.—The Chairman remarked that the difficulty of the contractors in tendering for the Water Works was the scarcity of gravel.—The Engineer sai i they would have tQ use concrete for the bottom of the reservoir, but some rough masonry would do fori the walls of ;he reservoir, and there was an abundant supply of this in the neighbourhood of the new works. — Mr M James asked it it would not be better to send I to Mr Richard Morgans, Bryncrug, explaining to him that this material could be used.—Mr James thought this might reduce tie amount of his tender as it was evident that the other tenderer had reduced the amount of his lender when this was made known to liitii.- -It was found that Mr Thomas Morgans, Bryn- crug, was in town, and a messenger was sent for him. When Mr Morgan appeared, the Chairman asked him if he knev; of the material, etc., near the site of the new reservoir which could be used in constructing the new water works when he made out his tender ?—Mr Morgans replied that he was aware of that fact.—The Board then proceeded to the consideration of the tenders for constructing the sewerage, and when this ,r hall been sett'ed it was eventually resolved that, the Committee and Mr Morgan Davies go into the m,-L,,t(f r respecting the Water NVoi-ks and report to the Board at a special meeting to be held that day week The Committee, together with the Engineer, Mr Morgan Davies, and the Surveyor, Mr P. H. Hughes, then left the room in order to thoroughly examine the plans and specifications before making their report, and the remainder of the Board proceeded with the other business. Teii'ler* for Sewerage.—Before the Committee left the question of constructing the sewerage was dis- cussed. There were fivc tenders but the number had been reduced to two.—On the proposition of Mr Wm. Jones Hughes, seconded by Mr E. L. Rowlands, it was agreed to accept the tender of Messrs Williams, Roberts, and OIHn for £ 2,61S, it being the lowest. Inspector of Nuisances Report.—The Inspector of Nuisances pres mted his report which was read, aud instructions were given thereon. Medical Officer'* Report.—-The Medical Officer of Health presented his report which was as follows Towyn Urban Sanitary Authority.-Duritig the past quarter the general state of health has been quite satis- factory. There has been an absolute immunity from epidemic outbreaks of any kind. I have paid frequent visits to all parts of the district, both urban and rural, and there is undoubtedly an improvement in general sanitation. About three years ago I made a house-to- house inspection of the whole Bryncrug district, and reported fully on about 90 houses, giving names of owners, occupiers, number in family, number of rooms, state of buildings as to construction, ventilation, tcofiug, eaves troughing, privy accommodation, &c. I have recently again visited the same district, and am pleased to report that there have been a great number of improvements. This has been especially noticeable in the cottages belonging to Mr Wynne at Pentreuchaf; Mr R. Morgan at Perthyscythau, in which the sanitary arrangements are very good and Mr Edwards at Gwyndy row and Dyssyuni-terrace, Bryncrug. It is necessary, however, to point out certain defects which require immediate remedial proceedings. Tanyrarch, Bryncrug—owner, Mr Edwards, Llanbrynmair occu- pier, Mrs M. Edwards five in family one sitting room aud one bedroom; roof in very dilapidated con- dition; and house altogetherunfit for human habitation. The same rerrarks apply to the adjoining house occupied by Mr W. Ellis, wife, and daughter. The privies, such as they are, require repairing, emptying, and cleansing; but far the best, and in my opinion the I necessary course, is to remove them altogether, and to build new ones, one for each house, at the extreme end of the vacant piece of ground opposite the cottages at Tanyrarch. These would, and are, to supply also the tenants of Gwyndy-row, as there the door of a privy is immediately opposite the bakehouse, and the door of auother privy is within one foot of the window of a pantry in which the household food is kept. Just beyond Tanyrarch there is a wooden shed covering a kind of cesspool, which is only a small hole in the earth it is barely nine feet from the high road and ot much more from a pigstye and in addition, it is dilapidated. I consider its immediate removal necesary. Though th'jre has been au increase in the privy accom- modation in the Bryncrug district, they are nearly all of mrst faulty construction. There are no proper cesspools or receptacles, nor are ashes, lime or other disinfectants made use of in any satis. faero.-y manner. Opposite the houses at Tanyrarch there is an accumulation of offentive rubbish which re- quires immediate removal. The bakehouse in Gwyn- dy-row has been much improved and provided with new ovens. The building urgently requires plastering a id whitewashing. The privy is too near the bake- house and requires emptying. At No. 1, Dysynui- ierracc a pig-stye is built against the back of the house and within a few feet of the back door not far fr In which is a tjreat pool of stagnant filth. The pig- stye should be removed to the furthest end of the garden. I consider the house at Peutreuchaf, of which Mr Hugh Pugh is the owner, and Mr Edmund L,iv,s the tenant, quite unfit for human habitation. is only one bedroom, and there are six in the family, including a girl of 14 there is no divisioa or I i.-f.rtition of any kitid the walls are cracked the r ,o is kaky, and the wind are; rdn come in in every "action the lieu e is dangerous as well as sanitarily u:.sn,t-i I" for habitation. It would much add to the i.ivdit appearance of the district if such buildings iiG i f>is were properly rebuilt or entirely pulled d WD. Top house next to the Pest Offi-c in Gwyndy- row, of v. hieh Mr Edwards is owner end Mr E. Chas. don s occupier, has a Laky i\ of '.hrough which rain pours actUaby on to the bed There La e been con- .s impr v meuts made in those houses at Afon- f.ch with It I previously fa- In every! pa it of the village ha-s been more attention pad to the roofs, e .vss-troughiug, downpipc, ventilation, "1t1 gen ial accommodation. As ri I officer of health, as well s I am in communication •• iih G>e Inap^ctor of Factories and! Workshops of t:i. • .ir'.cv, I am glad to say that all! the workshops Liri,-I-er my s;ni- j tary supervision. I have dr.rirg the last few months 1 inspected a large nu ob-r o, house* but though I have notes of them all I no not propose troubling toe Board with details ef any but those whose sanitary arrangements I have to find fault with, but I venture to hope that immediate -uid stringent proceedings will be taken against all whose premises are in ao unsatisfactory condition.—F.H.V.Grodir lz, medic d nfticer of health." When the report had o-en ha'f gone through Mr Wm. Rowlands interrupted be a-kiug why some improve- ments had not been effected Oefore, Dr Grosholz rerlieri that he had the Board's attention to these defects several times before, but the Board did not use stringent measures in dealing with those cases, and that was now th result—The reading of the report was then res.m.,t --At the conclusion Mr M. James said that al the do cctive houses reported should be put into repair wetmut further delay.—Tne Chairman said they miiot cmsider the other side of the question, where wire th" poor people to go when the houses were being repaired?—Mr Wm. Rowlands thought it very strange that these o'.aces were not seen to before —The Chairman said he remembered tiie time when a notice had been served on Avan Fach to have a nuisance abated, a-d the tenant could find no place to go to when another room was being eree-ecl He thought it a very ser.ous thing to turn a working man from under his own roof, especially in the winter mont. -Dr Grosholz said he must feel gratified at the recent improvements which had taken place. In his opinion the beiit thing would be to give lwt,ce to the of the affected houses to have their properties patched up for the winter months. He added that they would be able to look to it m r c-ietully when the summer season came in.-T, i-, was agreed to, the Clerk being instructed to send the nec-ssary notices. Surveyor's Report. — The Surveyor reported that the Glanyrhfon Highway was io need of repair and this coul i be done at a cost of F,5 or £ 6 •—The recom- mendation was approved ct, the Surveyor bemtr ii structed to carry out the work.—The matter r-specting the condition o! Evan Francis's house, at Towyn, was referred to the Towyn Committee.—The Surveyor reported that the Board of Trade had refused to allow the removal of gravel from the Towyn f,)rest-iore. Nlr Wm. Rowiauds suggested that they take no notice of thai; as it had b ',eLi the custom of the inhabitants of Towyn to cart saud and gravel from the foreshore from time imme morial. The suggestion was I adopted, information to be given to the Surveyor saying that they could go on carrying sand as usual. Resolved into Committee.—The Board resolved itself into committee for the further consideration of the Water Works scheme

NEW QUAY. MARRIAGE RE.JOICI.VCS.—Tuesday was a g'c1.I: day at New Quay, the occasion being tlt, marriage of Miss Elizabeth Jane Evans, of Vrondoley, owner of the Vroudoley estate, with Mr John Thomas, Clettwr Villa, Llandyssii. As about tiie half of New Quay is built on the Vrondoley estate it was natural to, suppose that the event was looked forward to with great interest, and the proceedings of the day fully justified the anticipations of those who expected the townspeople would unite in doing honour to the kind and geniai lady who has so great an interest in the town. From eudy morning till dark ther^ was a brilliant display ot fl tgs and banners and bannerets throughout the whole place, rich and p >or, old and y: ung alike, catching the spirit of the day. For ihe afternoon the town schools were closen. and shortly- after two o'clock all the school children, numbering eonsiderally over o00, were arranged in a procession outside the Board School, and marshalled by the school teachers, assisted by some twelve or fifteen captains of the place, marched through the town to the old timber yard, where a spacious shed had been fitted up for their reception. The entrances to the yard were set up with triumphal arches. On entering the shed a most brilliant view met the gaze of the astonished and delighted children. The walls and Criliug were draped with bunting, while wreaths and festoons were hung in all directions. On all sides were mottors appropriate to the festive occasion, the one facing the entrance, which had been prepared by Miss Idrisyn Jones, being universally admired. The white tables were dressed with vases and beautiful bouquets, while the movements of the host of attendants, dressed in all the colours of the rainbow, added aiiiiiia- ion to the scene. The children having been seated, they were regaled with tea, cake, bans, and other delicacies, which never come ambs to the youthful tooth. The children having been satisfied, three hearty cheers were given by the youthful but lusty throats to Mr and Mrs Thomas for the repast. On leaving the building each child was preset ted with a packet of sweets. The young ones having left, in the course of a few minutes the spacious stiucture was fillerl with adults who partook of a similar treat. During this part of the proceedings, a rdegndll was read irom the happy couple announcing the consummation of the ceremony which made the two into one, and wishing enjoyment to all at New Quay. In response to this telegram, three hearty cheers were called for and given. Before six o'clock it is estimated that about fifteen hundred had partaken of the good things so plentifully provided. When all was over an impromptu meeting was held when hearty votes of thanks aud cheers were given to Mr and Mrs Thomas. The catering for the day was entrusted to Mr Patrick, Lion Hotel, and everything was carried out in the perfect style which characterises all Mr Patrick's doings. Votes of thanks were heartily accorded him for the care and forethought displayed in all the details. Mr D. 0. Ree3, who had the arduous duty of preparing the building, the ccast- guards who had so artistically draped the structure with bunting, the captains of the place who had willingly assisted, and the many ladies who had sa actively atrended to the tables were also ancorded thanks. In the night time the spectacle was extra- ordinarily brilliant. The windows of the houses in all parts of the town were illuminated with candles, lamps, and whatever could add brilliancy and lustre to the surroundings, and as the houses are arranged in terraces rising behind one another, the view from out- aide the town was most striking. Persons from Aber- ayron. Llanarth, and other places were drawn to witness the unprecedented scene. Rockets which burst with artistic designs were shot up. while blue lights, Roman candies, torches, flares, and flambeaux shed a lurid glare in all directions. A huge bonfire was lit on Pencastell and another near the lifeboat- house. The happy couple will be welcomed on their return by people of all classes. It is characteristic of the day's rejoicing that with all the crowds, with such frolicking fun, there was not a single untoward event to mar the proceedings, so well had the arrangements been made and carried out.

LAMPETER. ST. DAVID'S COLLEGE.—On Wednesday, December lUth, degrees and licences were conferred by the Principal and vice-Principal on the following students B.A. Degree Messrs H. J. Stewart, Silian; Herbert Davies, C'aersws J. Ll. Richards, Valley, Anglesey. Licence in Divinity Messrs W. E. Davey, Lampeter; J. 11. Davies, Llandebie J. W. llees, Newport, Pembrokeshire D. J. Teague, Glais, Swan- sea Valley. The result of the Christmas Examinations is as follows Theological Certificate, Class II.: J. J. Davies, B.A., Dwrbach, Pembroke; D. Alban Lloyd, B.A., Aber- daron, Pwllheli. B.A. Honours, History: Class II., Herbert Davies. Ordinary, class III, J. LI. Richards. Licence in Divinity: Class I If,, W. E. Davey, J. H. Davies, J. W. Rees, D. J. Teague. Theological Certificate (specialists): Class Henry Richards, Sarn, Pwllheli; class II., H. J. Stewart, John Titus, Llanfynyud class III., Evan (iriltiths, feilog, Kidwelly. Moderations, ordinary Class II-, ^T1T Jones, Lampeter, C. C. F. H. Miles, Letterston c^a,s„. V \V. Brain, Bath, F. LI. Nathan, Haverfordwest. Theological Certificate (specialists): Class I., Ebenezer kin- gadock, T. F. Fisher, Ammanford, W. W. Scott, ''o T. E. Timothy, Lampeter; class II., W. Davies, "Wllheli, G. H. Griffith, Ruthin, J. D. Jones, Llandyssul. Stanley Thomas, Caerphilly; class II f., D. L. Edwards, Aberdare, R. LI. Robex-ts, Rhosgcch, Anglesey. ordinary: Class III., J. M. Davies, Cvvmanian, D. '»reen, Llangeitho, Percy Griffiths, Hay, John Humphreys, Llantarian, W. R. Jones, Lampeter, R. J. Barker Owen, f l,onr~och, Bala, F. Long Price, Talley. Part A,: Class H-> 'ownsend, H. S. Frank Williams, St. Asaph class D. T. Griffith, Maesteg, L. W. Williams, Trelech, Carmarthenshire. ST, DAVID'S COLLEGE SCHOOL.— T'ie annuai distribution of prizes and certificates iu connection ^Hn this school took place on Wednesday afternoon at tne School Hall. The Headmaster's report was considered jto be very satisfactory. The prizes were distributed hy r>ishop Lloyd, Swansea. There was also present: Archaeacoo Protheroe, Mr and Mrs J. C. Harfcrd, Miss Charlotte Harford, Principal and Mrs Owen, Vice-principal ^yey> Mr Roderick Evans, mayor, Alderman Owen, a«n the clergy of the town and neighbourhood. The following is a list of the prize takers — Form prizes VI, IJ}eNi *>'u, Davies V, David Erans IV, T..1. Davies; III. Joshua Davies II. E. P. Davies; I, J. W. Stewart. Mathematics, 1st, John Evans; 2nd, David Jones, junior 3rd, n., h..1 a 111es. French, senior (special), Alfred Abel junior, !'• K. Davies, English History, senior, D J. James, junior, D. S. Kees. English literature, senior, A. Morgan junior, JJ. S. Rees. Scriptural history, senior, S. R. Hosbons junior, C. :\1. Williams. The Headmaster's prize for general merit was awarded to I). Jones (senior). Certificates obtained under the South Kensington Science and Art Department and the Oxford and Cambridge Board Examinations were also distributed. In the evening a musical and dramatic entertainment was held at the same place.

(Continued from the Supplement). LLANFIIIANGEL YSTRAD. PAltlSH COUNCIL (11 SEATS). Jenkin Jenkins, GJanwern, farmer's son, 188; D Jones, -enywern, farmer, lb!); Evan Jonathan, cattle dealer, lUj Davld Hu-hes, farmer, 157 Evan EvaOfc Maesymynach farmer, 157 Dd. Jones, Temple Build' 1II, HI; Thos Jones, Gae'rfoel, farmer, 140; Dd Richards, Brynn Arms, 138 Thos Jones, PencKwdd- mawr, mason 122; D Tivy Jones, schoolmaster, 111 J inos Jone^ ^a^eIicroyddi/i, carpenter. 110 J Davies* Cwinrodyn, iniwon, 103; E Jones, Caecoch, mason, 92; Thos Morgan, Cwrrrodyn, labourer, StÎ; Dl Rees, Parity- cerdin, farmer, (M. The first eleven were elected. CELLAN. DISTRICT ('<)!TN<JII. (1 SKAT.) David Davies, Tyncoed, 63 X Davies, Pistilleinon 41. LLANFAIRCLYDOGAU. DISTKICT COUNCIL (1 SEAT.) B J Evans, LIaufairfacn, 64 J. Williams, Pen- graig, 57. PARISH COUNCILS (9 SEATS). Dayid Lloyd, Frondalo, 86 Evan Morgan, Park- neuaad^ 75 Davul Jones, Waunwen, 73 B Evans, Shop, 72; John Williams, Pengraig, 68; Daniel Jones, Mill, 65 Daniel Jenkins, schoolmaster, 54 j Evan Abel, Factory. 50 Evan Davies, Pantunos, 42; Thomas Tnomas, Llwyncnau, 40; Daniel Evans, Ynys, 35 David Davies, Ddeunant, 30. The first nine were elected. ABERAYRON. URBAN DISTRICT COUNCIL (7 SEATS). Elected Evan Morris, C.M. minister, 171 Evaa Loyn, coal merchant, 146 David Evans, Red Lion, 141 John James, clerk to the Steam Packet Co., 134 John Hugh Jones, draper, 133 John Timothy Evans, Bristol Hou-e, 132; Johu Lloyd Lewis, chemist, 117. Not elected Francis Evans, Glanmor House, 114 Evan Lima Jones, chemist, 94 John Williams, grocer. 75; M. W. Davies, Black Lion, 54; D. Beynon Rees, schoolmaster, 33. DIHEWYD. DISTRICT COUNCIL. Mr James Williams, .shopkeeper, was elected by a. majority of 20 over Mr David Evans, Pantrhewfach, farmer, for the District Council. LLANDYSSUL. PARISH COUNCIL (SOUTH WARD, 9 SEATS.) Evan Evans, 226 John Davies, Pantgwyn, 200 John Rets, 197 Dl. DAvies, Ffynonau, 194 John Davies, Bridgend Shop, 793 Rev Evan Phillips Jones, 179 John Lloyd, farmer, 169 David Beynon Davies, 154 Richard Morgan Davies, postmaster, 154; David Davies, Coodfael, 148 Thomas Jones, 139 Edward Thomas, 136 Dd Frederick Hughea, 133; J Davies, Bryngoleo, 129; James Davies, Cwarre, 113 Dl Stephens, 93. (NORTH WARD (6 SEATS). J Jenkins, Gwarllwyn, lo6 Daniel Jones, Penrhiw, Cwmbach, 114 John Thomas, Glauclettwr, 114 Dd. Davies, Camnantfach, 108; Dd. Davies, Pengraig, 105; Evan Jones. Rhydowen Mill, 101; Evan Jones, Penlan, 94; Wm. Jones, Gelliaur, 93; Jenkin Jones, Pantmoch, 93 David Davies, Pargyffynon, 75 John Williams, Gvvessyn Villa. 65. The rirst six were elected. DISTRICT COUNCIL, SOFTH WARD (3 SEATS). Daniel Evans, 264 William Thomas, 20S D C Jones, 184; J D Le,, ii, 167 Ebenezer Evans, Gwar- coed, 133; J Evans, Cwam-bach, 124. The first three were elected. PARISH MEETINGS. TREGARON. On Tuesday evening the Parish Council of this place held its first meeting, at which the appointment of officers took place. Mr Jonathan Thomas, one of the overseers of the parish, was voted to the chair pro tem. Great interest was manifested in the town as to who would be appointed chairman. Tregaron, accord- ing to traditim, was once a corporate town and was disfranchised owing to corruption at an election. Whether this is a fact or not cannot be proved to the satisfaction of al!. There is in existence a deed of transfer of land at Nanteos, and one of the parties to the transfer is named Thomas Jones, Esq., mayor of Tregaron. This Thomas Jones was the renowned person known better in Wales as Twm Shon Catti. The Tregaronians are of opinion that the Parish Council is a restoration to them of their ancient rights, and the new chairman is freely styled in the town as mayor. After a lot of haggling as to whether the voting should be by show of hands or by ballot, a show of hands was decided on. Mr Rees Jones pro. posed Mr Thomas Jones, postmaster, and said that Mr Jones was a man who had not interfered much with politics, as all of them kuew he (the speaker) had done. In that respect be was proposing a man who was not a party man. He hoped the appointment would be unanimous.—Mr Richard James, Camerfawr, seconded.—Mr Joseph Edwards, mason, Tregaron, prop sed Mr Thomas Evans, Rnydyroneu, who was, in the proposer's opinion, quite as worthy as any of the councillors to act as chairman.—Mr Rees Morgan, horse dealer, seconded in a humorous speech.—On the vote being taken there voted for Mr Evans, Messrs Joseph Edwards, Rees Morgan, David Davies, Blaeny re«gcr, Daniel Jones, Broocapel, and John Davies, Ochorgareg. ForT. Jones there voted Mr Rees Jones, Richard James, Evan J. Evans, tailor, Thomas Williams, carpenter, Thomas Lewis, road man, Lewis Evans, Nantlles, Misses S. B. Evans, Werna, and Anne Jenkins, Trecefel, thus giving Mr Jones a majority of three. The vice-chairman is Mr D. Davies, Blaen- rcsger. The post of secretary was unanimously given Miss Jenkins, Trecefel. Several persons were pro- posed as treasurer, but on the proposition of Mr Rees Jones, seconded by Mr Richard James, Thomas Evans was unanimously appointed. It was also carried unanimously, on the proposition of Mr E. J. Evans. tyilor, that the proceedings of the Council be carried on in Welsh, and if allowable that the minutes be also kept in Welsh. Before separating all the Parish Councillors were invited by the Chairman to a sumptuous dinner to be prepared on Christmas eve at the Talbot Hotel. Th<s announcement reminded the Councillois of the ansient rights of a mayoral dinner. A strange coincidence in the chairman's appointment is that his name is Thomas Jones, and the same as that of the mayor under the old regime.