The Cambrian News and Merionethshire Standard

DOLGELLEY. CHRISTMAS MEETINGS.—The several Bands of Hope are preparing for their annual Christmai meetings and as far as can be judged from the lists issued, these meetings, as usual, will be very attractive. PREACHING MEETING.—On Wednesday and Thursday a pr.v.ching meeting was held at Llrn- eiHyd C.M. Chapel when the Revs T. Charles Williams, M.A.Menai Bridge, and Wm. Thomas, Llaorwst, preached. SUCCESS.—Mr Lewis Jones, son of the late John Jones, Brynteg, of this town has been appointed second master of the Board School, Carnarvon. Mr Arthur Roberts (son of Mr Hugh Roberts, Union Workhouse,) has been promoted from Dolgelley to Colwyn Bay Pest Office. WKSLEYAN LITERARY SOCIETY.-The Wesleyan's Literary Society was opened on Friday evening when an able and powerful address was given by the Rev D. Thomas on "Christian Enthusiasm," The Chairman was Mr William Williams, Maes. ffynon. A hearty vote of thanks was given to Mr Thomas for his address. C. M. LITERARY SOCIETY.—The weekly meeting of the Literary Society was held on Friday even- ing under the presidency of Mr R. Guthrie Jones. An account of the chief event of the week was given by Mrs Evans-Jones, Bethel House. The subject for discussion was "Should the Franchise be Extended to Women ?" Miss May Jones (Dr Williams's School) read a paper in the affirmative and Mrs Hugh Jones, Caerffynon, took the negative. The discussion was continued by Messrs Humphrey Morris, 0 D. Roberts, W. G. Jones, 0. 0.. Roberts, and others. The result of a division was a majority in favour of the negative side. 13 U, FTTJNDAY SCHOOL MEETING.—Th^ Wesleyan Sun day Schools Union meeting was held last Sunday under the presidency of Mr Richard Barnett (of the Sunday School Uuion.) The secretary is Mr Peter Williams, B. A. Delegates were present from the several schools between Dolgelley and Harlech. At the afternoon meeting the classes were catechised by Messrs J. Williams, Harlech, J. R. Griffith, Dyffryn, aud Owen Williams, Bar- mouth, and stirring and enthusiastic addresses on the Sunday School were delivered by Messrs J. R. Griffith and Mr Owen Williams. In the evening the children and the classes under sixteen and twenty years of age were catechised by Mr E. G. Owen, Barmouth, and Mr D. J. Lewis, and an addrecs was delivered by Mr J. G. Jones, Bar- month. The children sang several times under the leadership of Mr Howell Ellis, Mr D. R. Meredyth acting as accompanist. CLUBS U.-iloti. -Delegates from the several friendly societies of the town met last week to con- sider what to do in consequence of the rumour of a appeal agreement between the medical gentlemen of the town, according to which the medical fee is to be raised from 3a 6d to 5s. The committee was strong in favour of advising the societies to refuse aiiy increase iu the fre. It was said that when the late Dr Edward Jones became medical officer of the societies, the fee was 2s 6d. On Saturday evening a lodge committee of Meirion Lorlge (Order of Druids) was called to consider a communication received by the Secretary from the Lodge Surgeon (Dr Hugh Jones) for an increase of Is. 6d. in the fee, and no doubt the lodge will be summoned soon to further consider the application. to further consider the application. INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL.-On Friday, the Local Governing Body of the Intermediate School met at the School, when there were present Mr R. vVilliams, J.P., Argoei (in the chair); Messrs R. Wynne Williams, E. W. Evans, David Owen, Morgan Williams (Arthog), W. Hughes, O. D. Roberts, Mra Jones Griffith, Mrs Williams (Maes- ffynon;, Messrs A. Clendnn, M.A. (Headmaster), R. J. Griffith (clerk), and W. T. Lloyd (actinl, clerk). -The matter of carrying out the proposed plan for a home for the Headmaster was referred to a committee.— Mr Clendon, the headmaster, presented the follow- ing report "I have much pleasure in layifig before yon my sixth annual report. I consider ti at the scnooi nas made very satisfactory progress through- out the year in every respect and I think it is beginning to Se understood in the neighbourhood that the chief aim of the Fchool is not merely to train boys who intend t proceed to the universi- ties, but to give a sound and practical education tn the much larger numb r who will enter some busi- ness or trade. I have no hesitation in saying that any boy will make a better artisan and more intelligent workman if he has spent three or four years in passing through the course in science and languages which the school curriculum provides. Until this is realised, we cannot hope to have any material increase in the number of day echolars. This term the total number in the school is thirty- six, as compared with twenty-nine last year. There has also been a considerable advance in the work ot the higher forms, there being several boys staying on after having matriculated, and as one result of this, two boys from the school—William Thomas Jones and Gwilym James-have been awarded exhibitions at the University College of North Wales, Bangor. The school was examined and inspected by the Central Welsh Board as usual and the results of the examination were very good. The examiner's private report was very encouraging, showing a decided improvement in English throughout the school. The following pupils obtained the senior's certifi- cate :-Glyn Edwards, with distinction in English composition, English language, arithmetic, higher standard in Latin, English language, and English history J. Vaughan Pugh, with distinction in arithmetic J. Griffin, with distinction in draw- ing (freehand and model). Junior certificates :— Llewelyn Edwards, with distinction in history and E. Wynne Williams. Unfortunately, two of the beat boys were unable to take the examination. William Morris Jones was away, being examined for admission to the Wesleyan Ministry. He, however, was placed second in the list of Welsh candidates and obtained a grant of £ 30 "a year towards his expenses at Bangor. Richard John Edwards was incapacitated by an accident. He had, however, succeeded in passing the London matriculation at the earliest age allowed and was placed in the first division. The science classes in connection with the Board of Education (South K'nsington) were examined in the advanced work only and ten advanced certificates were obtained. Practical chemistry, advanced R. J. Edwards, Glyn Edwards. Physics advanced heat, first class, Gwilym James and mathematics, stage two, Wm Morris Jones, Glyn Edwards, J. V. Pugh, and J. Griffin.-The following boys took Pitman's short- hand certificates-theory, R. J. Jones and elementary, G. E. Evans, R. R. Jones, and Wm Emrysl Williams. In addition tothese examination successes, Owen Lloyd Jones, M.A., who lately held a scholarship at Glasgow University, was placed first in the entrance examination to the Bala Theological College and won a scholarship of E50. During the past year the accommodation for science teaching has been improved by the addition of a physical laboratory and considerable expense ha< been incurred in providing apparatus. This addition has enabled us to take advantage of the new regulation of the Board of Education. The whole course of instruction in science and mathematics has been re-organised, and every boy has now to take a systematic course in chemistry and physics practical and theoretical. This course has been approved by the Board of Education and the school has been re-organieed as a secondary day school within the meaning of the Department's regulations. Under these conditions a grant of f2 10s 01 per head will be received for pupils in the first and second year's course, and f3 10s Od for those in the third and fourth year. This sum will be of great benefit towards the cost of equipping and supporting the scientific work of the school, though it is not restricted to any particular objent. To meet the demands of this curriculum, an addition of a quarter of an hour daily to the school hours has been found necessary. I may add that in the whole work of the school I have had the untiring support of my colleagues, and no small portion of the success of the school is due to their skill and energy. In conclusion, I attach great value to the kind offer of Miss Griffith, Arianftyn, to give an exhibition of JE5 per annum, tenable at any univer- sity, in memory of her father (the late Mr William Griffith, Glynmalden). Not only will it be a help t) a boy seeking higher education, but also it marks an appreciation of the work that we are doing. I hare only now to thank the Governing Body for their kind support and for their readiness iu supply- ing whatever may be necessary for the welfare of the school. "-Toe 18th of December was fixed upon f r the distribution of prizes aud the following are to be invited to take part :-Sir Lewis Morris, Prof Ellis Edwards, Bala Principal Reichel, Bangor and Mr William Evans, Birmingham.—The Head- master was directed to propose a report on the work and progress of scholars for submissson to Mr William Evans, Birmingham, the donor of the scholarship THE CRICKET CLUB ANNUAL ENTERTAINMENT.— The Cricket Club held their annual entertainmeut on Tuesday evening at the Public Rooms, when the following programme was gone through :—Overture, "Selection from Faust," Messrs M. W. Griffith, Mus. Bac., and W. Williams dialogue comedietta, Old Cro'iie* Messrs J. R. S. Furlong and H. W. Brornby; song, "The Bandolero," Mr Meirion DdovieM; violin selection, "The Broken Melody," Miss Ada M. Hughes; sketch, "If Things were only Different and "The Golden Opportunity," Mr J. R. S. Furlong; song (a) "An Irish Folk- Song," (b) The Irish Colonel," Mr Meirion Davies comic song, "Ours is a happy little home," Mr D. K. Moore overture, La Vestale," Messrs M. W. Griffith, Mus. Bac., and W. Williams; farce, Old Gooseberry," the characters being taken up by Messrs J. R. S. Furlong, H. W. Bromby, R. Pryee Evans, and Masters H. Andrews and C. Jones. RURAL DISTRICT COUNCIL, SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 16TH.—Present Mr John Evans, Barmouth, chairman, presiding Mr John Roberta, Brithdir and Islaw'rdref, vice-chairman Messrs Hywel Pugh and Robert Hughes, Llan, fachreth M. G. Williams, Llanenddwyu Cadwaladr Roberts and R. Ff. Jones, Llan- gelynin Meyrick Roberts. Llenfihangel J. R. Jones, Dyffryn; Richard Jones, Llanelltyd J. P. Jones, Talyllyn John Edwards, Brithdir and Islaw'rdref; Owen Jones, Lianymawddwy John Owen, Llanaber W. R. Richardson, acting clerk Hugh Jones, medical officer and John Edwards, acting inspector. Llwyngwril Water Supply.-The Clerk stated that notice having been given of the intention of the Council to construct a reservoir at Llwyngwril, the solicitors of the Countess de Morella, wrote from London objecting to the reservoir and the abstraction of the water from Porthygwyddwch. He, however, did not think the notice was very serious, but was of a formal character. He had informed the Local Government Board that an objection had been received, and he received no further letter from that department.—Mr Cadwaladr Robert thought the i Council ought to go on with the work an expeditiously as possible but he did not think the enquiry should be held before terms had been arranged with the Countess de Morella as to the water and the reservoir.—The Assistant Clerk thought that Mr Davies, the clerk, had received terms.— Mr Cadwaladr Roberts said the Assistant Cleric only thought that terms had been received. Everything ought to be ready before the enquiry was lield.-Tiia Assistant Clerk thought that everything could be got ready in the fortnight between the receipt of the notice to hold the enquiry and the enquiry.—Mr Ffoulkes Jones proposed that the Countess de Morella's solicitors should be written to asking for terms for water and power to erect a reservoir, conditional upon the sanction of the Local Government Board.—The proposition having been agreed to, and it having been stated that Mr Gillart had not sent the estimate, the Clerk was directed to write to him in the matter. Important Letter from the Nannau Estate.-The Clerk read the following letter from Mr Cox, agent of the Nannau Estate, in respect of certain notices which had been served Nannau Estate Offices, Octber 26th, 1901. Dear sir,—Referring to your letter of the 21st ult., enclosing reports on Tymawr and Ochryfoelucha, the defects referred to are having my attention. As regards previous notices sent me concerning other houses on he estate, and in case the matter comes up again before your Council, I should like, as briefly as possible, to state to you the position as it appears from our i P point of view. Mrs Vaughan, I know, is as anxious to promote the welfare of her tenants as your Council can possibly be, and there is no one who would be more pleased to see the standard of com- fort of the tenantry permanently raised than would Mrs Vaughan. (A cough.) But, as you know, on a large ebtate like this, where in proportion to the amount of rents received the number of houses and buildings to keep up is very large, a movement to improve the dwellings on the estate must neces- sarily take considerable time. Even to myself pro- gress seems slow, and I can well believe that to an outsider the work may appear to be almost at a standstill. And it is in order to try and show your Council that the work is not at a standstill and that the recommendations of your Council are not treated as so much waste paper that I venture to trouble you with this letter. We have, and have had for now over a Year, three carpenters con- stantly employed in executing estate repairs and improvements. We have a slater and plasterer working all his time on the estate. We have almost all the Lime one mason, sometimes three, at work, and a painter working all his time. The difficulty at all times of getting extra labour when you want it is so well known that I need not dwell upon that point. But I think you will see from what I have written that what can be done is being done, and while personally I slisll always welcome any suggestions sanitary authorities may make, I trust ycur Council will appreciate the difficulties to b° contended with and will under- stand that the work of repairing and improving the dwelling-houses on the estate is continually and steadily going on."—The Acting-Inspector, in reply to questions, said that in his last report he stated that f.).r farms (,n the Nannau estate had been reported upon twelve months previously, and that nothing had been done in the meanwhile. If Mr Cox would only let the Council know what he was doiug instead of saying the number of men employed, the Council might meot him in some way.—Mr Cadwaladr Roberts proposed that formal notices should be served on the estate in respect of all places aiready reported upou and still requiring attention. — Mr Meyrick Roberts thought it advis- able to first of all ascertain whether the work had been done or not, aud proposed that notices should be served in respect of the four farms only referred to at the last meeting. The Medical Officer said if the idea was selection, it should not be considered that those four farms were the worse.—On a division, it was agreed to serve formal notices in respect of all properties already reported upon. Sanitary Inspection.-Mr John Roberts, Henblas, in accordance with notice, proposed that instead of making inspection here and there, a systematic inspection of all the parishes in the district should be made. He had no fault to find with the present method as far as it went, but he thought that systematic inspection would be more effective. Inspection should not have for its object the removal of nuisances only. It should also prevent the formation of nuisances, and that would be done by a systematic visitation of places. Systematic inspection would also do away with any suspicion of favouritism or ill-will. It would therefore be a protection of the officers. If was likewise neces- sary because people who lived in the worst houses were not the people who complained. Conse- quently, if officers went only to places to which attention was called, the worst places were apt to be neglected.—Mr Ffoulkes Jones seconded the proposition, and it was agreed that the Council should arrange a scheme of inspection. Bylaws.—On the proposition of Mr Ffoulkes Jones, seconded by Mr Owen Jones, it was agreed to adopt the bylaws, and a committee was asked to lay a compiled copy before the Council. New Buildings.—Mr Ffoulkes Jones proposed, and Mr Owen Jones seconded, that the owners of new buildings should produce a certificate that new buildings had a proper supply of water before allowing the houses to be occupied. Bangor College.-Mr John Evans, Barmouth, the chkirman, was appointed representative governor of Bangor College. Dyffryn Water Supply.-The Clerk read a letter from the Local Government Board reverting to a letter last July and asking the present condition of Dyffryn water supply question.—The Clerk said the Parish Council had been asked to negociate with Mr Ansell with reference to a supply from Fynon Badrig.—Mr M. G. Williams stated that Mr Ansell was willing to allow the water to he used provided he was relieved from water rates on houses of the rateable value of £ ] 06.—It was agreed to write to Mr Ansell asking him to kindly write to the Council giving the terms. Medical Officer's Report.-Dr. Hugh Jones, the medica! officer, reported visits with the Inspector to Upper Corris and to cottages called Penygroes, and to houses in New-street, which had defective walls. The water supply, apt to fail at times, should be improved. Houses at Hillsborough re- quired attention. Pigsties were situated objection- ally near to the public water supply of Upper Corris and all should be removed. The slaughter house near Victoria-building was generally dilapi- dated and filthy beyond description, and quite unfit for the purpose. After reporting on Rhos- lefain Board School and Llanegryn, where several pit privies in Top Pentre, previously reported upon, were a positive danger to the health of the village, Dr Jones reported on Blaencowarch, Cae Peris, Gesail, and Perthyfelin, Llanymawddwy. Gesail was in the same unsatisfactory state as when reported upon some two years ago. He also reported upon the following places :—Nant Henfaes bed rooms with no ceilings, portions of roof bad, walls defective, no eavestroughs, no privy Dunantfawr: '7 bedrooms without ceilings, no eavestroughs, hou-e otherwise satisfactory Dunantfach house gpner ally dilapidated, back wall in contact with soil, no eavestroughs, roof bad, no privy Blaenpennant, Llanymawddwy In the same unsatisfactory con dition as when reported upon two yeara ago, walls Daa, no eavestroughs, roof defective, BO that snow got into bedrooms, some sleeping rooms with no ceilings and dilapidated ceilings where there were ceilings, dairy and kitchen with bad floor. The report was adopted and the necessary orders made. Inspector's Report.-The Acting Inspector (Mr Edwards) in his report said he with the Medical Officer inspected Penygroes-cottagfs, Upper Corris, which were in an insanitary condition owing to the back wall being in contact with the soil to a con- siderable height and the roof being defective. The bach premises of Victoria-buildings were in a filthy state and a. building occupied by the same person and used as a slaughter house was in a dilapidated state, not properly floored, drained and cemented, and filthily kept. On the premises of the Board School at Rhoslefain were two pit privies of objec- tionable construction. The roof was much out of repair. The urinal was also very dirty. The house and Post Office at Rhoslefain had no privv, and the cottage known as Hen Dyrfrey was damp owing to the bacK wall being in contact with"the soil and the absence of troughing. There was no privy of any kind attached to the hou.e. Atten- tion was required in Llanegryn parish to closets. The removal of ash heaps, and the cleansing of old pit privies at Llwyngwril had been commenced, and he intended visiting the place again to see what progress had been made. Visited Cwm CowarcW with the Medical Officer. Blaen Cowarch wanted attention. Cae Peris on the Llwyn Estate, Nant- yrhenfaes, Dunantfawr, CennantGlas, Blaenpenant, Gwndwnisaf, and Trawsnant also wanted attention. The proposed source of water for Aberllefenny School had been gauged and found to yield seven gallons per minute.—The report was adopted and necessary orders made.

GENERAL BADEN-POWELL. A correspondent writes :-There was wide spread disappointment in this district when it became known that the visit of Major-General Baden- Powell to Nannau would be of a strictly private character and that the people of Merioneth would have no opportunity of publicly showing their re- spect for the Commander who has gained the affection of Britons to an extent unparallelled since the days of Nelson. Yet there is always an arti- ficial touch about formal demonstrations and, perhaps, the numerous proofs of universal confid- ence and admiration, unobtrusively rendered to the General during his brief stay in North Wales, have been more acceptable than any organised celebration and will give him even greater en- couragement for the gigantic labour he is about to undertake—the task of restoring the Pax Britannica to one quarter of a continent. Divers rumours were afl)at in the neighbourhood as to the exact time and place of the General's ar- rival hue, by some occult means, the boys of the Grammar School got hold of the right one— that he would come to Dolgelley Station on Friday morning. A gruesome story is told to the effect that the bringer of the news bound himself t.n accept a caning if his information should prove incorrect. At any rate, the boys got leave to go down to the Station and their red caps gave a welcome touch of colour to the snow-covered plat- form. Of course, the schoolboys raised a cheer all Baden-Powell and Major Vaughan stepped out of the train and one of the smal:est of them, by name Harold Rowe, plucked up sufficient courage to say Please, air, will you ask our Headmaster to give us a holiday ?" The General put his hand on the boy's head and said with a laugh, "Catch hold of your Headmaster and bring him to me." This was rather too large an order for the youngster, but be stuck to his guns and quickly persuaded his new friend to go up to Mr Kinman and make the request. Needless to say, it was promptly granted, and, after shaking hands with one or two of the boys and with Mr Williams, of Argoed, who happened to be on the platform, the distinguished soldi rs drove off. It is said that young Rowe is applying for a new cap, with intent to preserve the one that Baden-Powell tonched. During the night a few inches more snow fell, but it was remarkable how many people found that they had urgent business in the direction of Nannau. Worse conditions for cycling could not very well have prevailed, but the local cyclist volunteers turned out for a rout* march. Without detracting from their keenness, it may be doubted whether so many would have ventured forth for military duty alone, if there had not been some hope of at least catching a glimpse of Baden. Powell. They fell in on the Market-Square uuder the command of Lieutenant Kinman, the other officer present being Lieutenant Guthrie Jones, and advanced up the slippery mountain road in a fashin that was speedy i enough, but somewhat mystifying to the uninitiated. We believe tht they were working as a cyclist road-patrol recon- noitring difficult country with infantry flankers. They seemed to perform their task with (;onsiderable intelligence, but the crowning mercy of capturing the defender of Mafe- king was not vouchsafed to them, and they reached the Nannau Grounds before the shooting party had returned. Their labours, however, did not go un- rewarded. Mrs Vaughan gave a moat kindly wel- come to the invaders and asked that they might be allowed to have tea in the Library, after which they should see the General. Thus it came about that the first volunteers to catch sight of him were Privates R. Evans and H. M. Ellis on sentry over the machines and, to their credit be it stated, they did not forget that entri,,s are forbidden to pay unauthorised compliments," Then the General and Major Vaughan paid a visit to the Library and were soon deep in conversation with the delighted volunteers. It was difficult. to realise that these quiet, genial country gentlemen, chatting frankly and unaffectedly with those around them were men who had seen as much real warfare as any of this generation. That one of them had made history at Mafeking, while the other had served on the staff of the only General who gave us hope in the dark days of 1899, had been one of those who demonstrated that British cavalry were not an obsolete force, but would hold a disaffected country against twice their number of hardy warriors, their superiors in every- thing except the fkill with which they were led and the bravery with wiiieh they fought. One wonders if those who worked with French round Colesberg will ever meet with their due reward. But it was n')t of such things that they talked this afternoon. When the General was discussing home-soldiering with Sergeant-Instructor Cox, or noticing the five- year service badge worn by Sergeant Williams, or telling another cyclist how the tandem riders worked in Matabeleland one man steering along the narrow path, while the other kept a sharp look out f. r the wily native lurking in the grass with an earnest desire to puncture the riders-one felt that a man was present who possessed the gift so rarely given to mortals-the power of inspiring without effort the most un- bounded confidence and the most enduring enthusi. asm. It is reported that the officer commanding grew fearful for his corrpany as the talk went on, lest they should all incontinently join the South African Police and leave him with none to drill. But the greatest honour of all was that whbh was given as the men were departing. Some of them will livp. for many years and some of them may attain to high positions, but however long their lives and however great their successes, they will each and all remember that on November 16th, 1901, they shook hand: with Baden-Powell.

ABKRDOVEY. SHIPPING.-The steamer" Dora" arrived here on Saturday from Liverpool with a heavy cargo of goods for the district and left on Thursday, having been detained here by the heavy gale which prevailed here on Tuesday and Wednesday. TEMPERANCE.—The usual weekly temperance meeting, which is held every Sunday evening at the Assembly Rooms, was turned last Sunday into a prayer meeting and several members took part. COOKERY.—Throughout last week a lady, repre- senting a London firm, gave a course of free lectures on cookery at the Assembly Rooms. A large number of the fair sex attended and towards the latter end of the week cakes wete in evidence throughout the village. THE COMMON.—The attention of the Common Committee is called to the gaps which open to that part of the Common on the upprr side of the high- way opposite the Railway Statioa. Obstructions have been placed there, by whom and to what purpose is a matter for the Committee to inquire into. ELECTRIC LIGHT.-Owing to the complaints about the gas, this question is again coming to the front, in this place. A warm discussion on the sub- ject took place lastweek at theReadingRoom, where three lights are necessary to light one room. It was hoped the Council would take this matter up in the near future and call a public meeting cf the ratepayers. ° CONTRACT.—At a special meeting of the Aber- dovey District Council Committee held last Wed nesday week, the tender of Mr Frank Rowe for repairs at Bwlchgwyn Farm House was accepted. On Wednesday (this week) the Committee visited the farm to examine some new springs recently discovered. A JUVENILE REQUEST.—At the last meeting of the Board School managers, an appHcation wall made by the Board School Athletic Club for a small grant from the balance now lyiog at the bank from the receipts of the recent bazaar. The majority voted in favour of the application and it was decided to send it on to the trustees. WEATHER REPORT.—Meteorological report for week ending Saturday, November 16th :-Bright sunshine, 14 9 hours rainfall, 2'07 temp-rature highest maximum, 55 (Nov 10th), lowest, 37 (Nov 16th) highest minimum, 51, lowest, 32 Snow fell bere on Monday night, November lIth, and the weather was bitterly cold throughout the week. AMBULANCE.—Last week a laudable effort was made by P.C. Edwards to start an ambulance class in the place. Printed notices were sent out and, as a result, a meeting was held on Friday evening at the Board School, and, although the number of those present was small, it was decided to hold another meeting next Friday (this) evening. Dr Jackson has kindly promised to lecture if a class is formed.

UNIVERSITY OF WALES. The University Court of the University of Wales at its last meeting in May, resolved that the holders of the Gilchrist Travelling Studentship who submit rf-port. adjudged worthy of publication, should be invited to deliver a lecture in connection with a meeting of the Court, setting out the main results of their inquiries. The first of these lectures will be delivered by the first elected Gilchrist student, Mr William Lewis, B. A., headmaster of the County Intermediate School, Llanelly, at the University College of Wales, Aberystwyth on the evening of Thursday, November 21st. The subject of the inquiry is Manual Instruction in France and Switzerland." The lecture will be illustrated by means of a lime-light lantern. Three of the students of the University have been awarded the Gilchrist Studentship :-Miss Joan B. Reynolds, B. A., of the Cardiff Intermediate School, who made extensive enquiries on The Teaching of Geography in Switzerland and North Ily Mr T. R. Dawes, M, A., of the County Intermediate School, Pembroke Dock, who spent three mouths in Belgium studying the treatment there of the bi-liugual question and its effects upon the acquisition of modern langtiagei and Miss Hilda Mary Raw, B A., of the Gelligaer County School, who took up the subject The Method of Training Teachers practised in Canada," including "The Training of Teachers in Agri- culture." The report* of Mr Lewis, Miss Reynolds, and Mr Dawes have already been published.

NEUADDFAWR FOXHOUNDS. On Thursday, November 14th, these hounds mot at Capel Dewi. The first covert drawn was Rhyd- yceir gorae where reynard was found to be at home. He broke away at the top of the covert, via Blaen- pant and Coesyfran, as if making for Bwlchbychan, but wheeled to the left across the road leading from Penrhiwfelen to Penffordd. He made over Cwm- eiLon Farm, across the dingle, and skirted Gwarcoed gorse and over the top through Alltyrodin old sheep walk, ciossing the high road and the rivt-r Clet-rr to the top of Henbant Farm. He then turned to the left by Nantegryd, through the Goyallt and on to Cefn Llanfair and Bane Llanfair to Penrhiw, Ferdrifawr and back again to the Goyallt, where he went to ground, giving horsemen and horses time to mend their bellows. He was soon bolted by It Pincher," and went away under Tenton, Nantegryd, and back over Nant-gryd Farm to Penrhiw, where he went to ground, but was soon unearthed and broken up by the hounds, who well deserved their prey, having run two and a half hours without a check and having had an extra good hunt. Ringut and Riol were well to the front, Ringwood and Singwell kept following close be. hind. Conqueror and Pickwick were the first ones to find. Amongst those well up were the Master and Whip, Mrs Hughes, Miss Longcroft, Captain Stewart, Colonel Newlands, Dr Jones. New Court, and others. Amongst those on foot at the death were the two keen old sportsmen, Mr Evan Evans, Llandyssul, and Mr David Jones of Cefn, Llanfair. That they may long be spared to enjoy many an- other day with Neuaddfawr is the sincere wish of the writer—DAVYDD YR HELIWR.

THE PRINCE OF WALES. The following letter has been received in response to the congratulations of the grand jury at the Carmarthen Assizes York House, St James's Palace, S. W., November 13th'l901." Sir Arthur Bigge is desired by the Prince and Princess of Wales to convey to the grand jury for the counties of Carmarthen, Cardigan, and Pembroke the sincere thanks of their Royal Highnesses for the kind congratulations upon their having been granted the title of Prince and Princess of Wales and upon their safe return home, which are expressed in the presentment made on the 9th inst. at the holding of the assizes at Carmarthen for the Winter Assizes Court No. 6 The Hon Sir Walter Philimore. Bart., Justice of Assize, South Wales Circuit."

Itaal att& Bistriict. Mr J- C. Harford and Mrs Harford, Falcondale. Lampeter, and Blaise Castle, Gloucestershire, are leaving shortly for the south of France. The Princa of Wales has accepted the presidency of the most Honourable and Loyal Society of Ancient Britons. This society was founded by the W°1 "o Vn tlie yeftr 1715> and ni stains the W^lsh Girls School, Ashford, Middlesex. The Board of Agriculture notify that the publica- tion of the revised ordnarce survey maps on the scale of six inches to one mile is in progress for the county of Montgomery, and is proceeding from North to South. Copies of these maps may be obtained from the Cambrian News Office, agents for Cardiganshire. °

MR T. P. LEWES' FOXHOUNUS WILL MEET Tuesday, November 26 th Mabws 10-30 a.m. Friday, November 29th .Figure Four mTTn 10-30 a.m. THE PLAS MACHYNLLETH HOUNDS. WILL MEET. Monday, November 25th.. Gowdry Hall, Llanidloes 10-30 a.m. .hursday, November 28th Alltglynhafren, Tin-n 10-30 a.m. Llanidloes THE PLAS MACHYNLLETH HARRIERS. WILL MEET. Tuesday, Nov. 26th. Glanfechan 10-30 a.m. Friday Nov. 29th Rhiwlwyfen 10-30 a.m. THE NEUADDFAWR FOXHOUNDS WILL MEET. Monday, November 25th New Court 10-30 a.m. Thursday, November 28th Esgerfynwent 10-30a.m.

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MACHYNLLL, Td. The Marchioness (D.) uf Londonderry left PlAs for London on Tuesday morning. OBITUARY.—On Friday last the remains of Mrs Evans, hte Hengae, Talyllyn, were brought here from Portmadoc, where she died, and were interred at Corris OR the same day. Until recently, Mrs Evans, with her daughter, had resided at Machyn- lleth, where the was highly respected by all. The funeral was largely attended. VISIT OF A MISSIONARY.—On Sunday last Dr Griffiths, Cheriapooje, paid a visit to the English and Maengwyn Chapels and gave an interesting account of the work done on Kbasia Hills. He will remain for a short time in this country and return again to his work. Dr Griffiths went out first upwards of twenty-two years ago. He looks well and is full of enthusiasm. CONCERT AT PENEGOES.—On Thursday week a successful competitive concert was held at the Independent Chapel, Penegoes, under the presi dency of Major H. E. Bonsall. Mr Maldwyn Evans (America), who is paying a short visit to his native place, acted as adjudicator to the satis- faction of all. He also rendered several pieces in excellent style. VOLUNTEER CLUB.—The third competition took pluc-) on Saturday. The following were the winners of the spoons :-Col. Sergeant Jones (51), Private Pearce (52).Corporal Leek (50), D Company. Tht-re were fifteen competitors, CYMREIGYDDION.—Nos Fercher cynhaliodd v Gymdeithas gyfarfod o dan lywyddiaeth Mr John Rowlands, a chafwyd gynulliad da o'r aelodau. Darllenodd Dr Rees (Ap Gwyddon), Caersws, bapur hynod ddyddorol ar Ddarganfyddiadau Rhufeinig yn Caersws." Y mae Ap Gwyddon i'w longyfarch ar ei lafur a'l ymdrech gyda'r ymchilia.dau, a hyderwn y cwyd awydd yn aelodau y Gvmdeithas yma i wneud ymchwiliad i hynafiaethau yr hen dref Rufeinig hon-Maglona. Ar gynygiad y Parch D. T. Hughes, pasiwyd pleidlais o ddiolch- garwch gwresocaf i Dr Rees am ei anerchiad rhagorol. Yr oedd gan y darlithydd luaws o hen bethau Rhufeinig, &c., a ddarganfyddwyd yn ddiweddar yn Caersws, yn cael eu hauddangos. SCHOOL BOARD, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 21ST— Present The Rev W. S. Jones, M.A., chair- man the Rev Josiah Jones, Mr Richard Gillart, and Mr D. Davies Williams, clerk. THE NBW BUILDINGS. The Clerk read a letter from the Urban District Council stating that the plans of the new school buildings were considered by the Council at their last meeting, but before the p!ans could be ap- proved of, the Council required to know the levels of the proposed drain alon- the New-road and als ) particulars of the materials to be used for the buildings.—The Clerk explained that the block plan showing the drain levels were in the hands of the architect at the dme. On ap- plication to the architect the block plaua were returned and he was now in a position to comply with the Council's request. The specifications would also be sent to the C uocil which would answer any questious they might ask. THE LOAN. The Clerk siii he had forwarded the pKns and specifications to the Board of Education and had received a reply. The reply stated that the Board approved of the plans and specifications and tlie tender, the school to pruvide accomodaticn for 270 mixed scholars and 182 infants. In pursuance of the Elementary. Education Act, the Board consented to the School Board borrowing the sum of £ 4,050 on security of the school fund and local rate, It the Board intended borrowing the money from the Public W ork Loan Comis- ioners a term exceeding forty years could only be sanctioned under the con- ditions set forth in circular enclosed. The circular pointed out that the Board of Education would not in ordinary cases recommend a term of repayment exceeding forty years for new buildings. If a school board desired to spread repayment over a longer term than that stated, and could prove to the satisfaction cf the Department that the effect of confining the repayment to the term so permissible would be to make i, necessary to levy; a rate exceeding sixpence in the pound for interest on loans and repayment of principal aloue, having regard to existing loans as well as to that proposed to be raised, the Board of Education would recommend such a term, within the statutory limit of fifty years, as would anDear to them equitable, in order to avoid the rate to be levied for interest and repayment, of the loan exceeding sixpence in the pound.—The Cleik said that as requested at the hst meeting he had applied to different sources for a loan. The reply of the Public Works Loans Commissioners seemed to be the most favourable. It stated that the rates of interest at which they were at present empowered, in pursuance of the Public Works Loans Act of 1897, to grant loan ',0 security of local rate were 3:1 per cent. per annum if repayable in not exceeding thirty years 3 per cent. per annum if repayable in not ex- ceeding forty years, and 3it per cent. per annum if repayable in not exceeding fifty years. The letter further stated that if tha Board desired to proceed with the application, that the loan would be for- warded on receipt of the recommendation from the Board of Education.—The Clark, replying to a query by Mr Richard Gillart, said he had worked out the figures oa the ratable value. The ratable value at the present time was £ 8,000. He had made a calculation and, according to a t\ble prepared by the Government, at 3 per c2nt the amount required to rep%y the instalment of loan and interest on 94,050 for forty years would be CI89 12s 8d.-Replying to the Chairman, he said the rate necessary to be levied would be about 5d. The ratable value was 98,000 and a penny rate would return f33 6a 8d, so that a much larger rate was necessary.—Mr Gillart observed that if the loan was spread over period of fifty years instead of forty, the differ- ence would mean JE9 only. That sum spread over period of forty years would only bs a fraction. He proposed that the loan should be for forty years.—The Rev Josiah Jones seconded the pro- position, the loan to come from the Public Works Loan Commissioners on condition that the legal expenses were less than £15, the sum stipu Jated tor in expenses by another tirm.-The Chair- man pointed out that the loan would not come to hand for a fortnight and he had, in consequencs, called upon their Treasurer at the bank who agreed to advance f500 as transfer from the loan, to enable the work on the new buildings to be commenced, at 2! per cent.—The Clerk said that would .nean a guinea interest for a month.—Mr Gillart thought that, considering the amount of money pas-ied through the bank by the Board, the overdraft of 9500 should have been granted free.-It was, however, resolved to accept the loan at the rate stated. THE NEW SCHOOL SITE. The Clerk submitted the conveyance received from Mr John Rowlands, conveying the site for the new school purchased from him, to the Board.— Considerable time was spent in considering the document and ultimately the Clerk was directed to confer with Mr Rowlands with reference to two points contained in the conveyance. FINANCIAL. The Clerk laid before the Board a balance sheet for the year ending September, which showed an expenditure of 18s 5d, and a balance in hand of 9269 48 6d.—The'Chairmau We have made heavy payments since then. GRANTS. The Board of Education wrote stating that they had placed in the hands of the Board's treasurer the sum of £302s 6d as free grant obtained under the Agricultural Ratings Act. ASSISTANT MASTERSHIP. The Clerk reported that there had been no applications for the post of assistant master at the s ihool, and it was resolved to allow the Clerk to make the appointment on receipt of a suitable application. TEACHERS FOR REFUGEE CAMPS. The Board of Education wrote stating that they had been requested by the Secretary of State for the Colonies to assist him in asking for trained women teachers with special experience in teaching little children who might be willing to volunteer for special educational work in the refugee camps of South Africa. HEADMASTER'S REPORT. The Headmaster reported an increase of twenty- one on the books and an increase of 29*1 in average attendance. The number on the books for the week ending November 1st was the highest re- corded and the average attendancg for the week ending October 18th was the highest registered since the opening of the school. Miss Maglona J. Williams, a member of the staff, intended sitting for the King's scholarship^examination in December. The children were given their annual treat on October 18th. Referring to the school library, th" report stated that much importance was attached by Mr A. G. Legard, H.M. chief inspector for school, as to the establishment of school libraries. Fifty books had recently been purchased out of the funds raised by the concert. ATTENDANCE OFFICER'S REPORT. The Attendance Officer reported having taken proceedings agaiust certain persons for neglecting to cause their children to a'tend school. There had been an increase in the number of children at- tending the school during the year of twenty nine.

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Notes ef local football, cricket, and other matches will b* inserted in this column and should be sent to the -961itof as soon after they come of as possible.

FOOTBALL. WELSH JUNIOR CUP. CORWEIM v. BALA PRESS. These teams met at Corwen last Saturday to plaY in the second round of the Welsh Junior Cup. In the first round, Corwen bad b2aten Dolgelley by two goals to one, Bala being a bye. The weather on Saturday was beautiful, but the ground, owing to the recent frost, was a bit slippery. Bala wojj the toss and decided to play down the field wit" the sun at their backs. After the game had been in progress for some five minutes, Tom HogheS opened the score for Bala with a good low sho" Following this success both teams played a dashing g*me and the Bala custodian had to fist out on two or three occasions, which he did marvellously. the last fifteen minutes of the first half, Bala scored two goals and the interval arrived with the score* B»!a, six goals Corwen, nil. In the second h3'1 Bala again pressed, playing a good combinatioll game, and the defence worked admirably, the keeper having only a couple of shots to deal wit"1 The final result was Bala Press, six goals; Corwen nil. Tom Hughes scored five out of the six goa 9 and R. Evans (capt.) the other. The referee w Mr George Owen, Chirk linesmen, Mr C. R. J0°e'l Bala, and Mr D. R. Morris, Corwen. Bala Pref° team: Goal, T. O. Parry J. W. FobertJ and D M. Davies; halves, J. W. Leary, R. s' Williams, and J. H. Lloyd; forwards, T. 11 ugbe E. Ll. Edwards, R. Evans (capt.), D. B. RabertsP Ted Jones. LAMPETER COLLEGE v. ST. MICHAEL COLLEGE, ABERDARE. iou A match was played between these two teams r the ground of the former on Tuesday afternoon, g 19th. The latter included two internationals »nd trial match players, as well as A. M. Jenkins, the Swansea captain. The following were the teatf3 't Lampeter: Back, Bond three-quarter back?) Francis, J. T. Davies, W. E. Jones, and Dan be*. {. half backs, Austin Davies and T. B. Williams wards; D. Walters, D. R. Davies, D. P. Davies, Thomas, Bell, Rees Jones, D. Lloyd, D. Price St Michael's: Back, D. J. Arthur; three-qu* 0i backs,.A. M. Jenkins, Alrwyn Jones, Bill Jones? r. Felix half backs, White and J. Brown for*1' j. Griff. Jones, J. W. Lloyd, Rev Enoch Davis9'«, .g«teer J°nes, H. A. Thomas, W. M. Rob0a of and W llliams. The referee was Mr J, S. the W. F. U.. St. Michael's winning the toss, D. P, Davies off for College. From a scrum in mid-fieldi A visitors backs started a round of passing, but no gr roll was gained. Alcwyn was next conspicuous by a the to the College 25. Good passing by)hsjf. College backs took the ball back to the visitors P jj, Frincis, receiving from scrum, passed to Dan ft who lost the ball on the line. The visiting fOD i" rushed down to the College line, this resultl £$Íle" Griff. Jones scoring in the corner. Billo Jones at goal. Half-time score :— St. Michael's 1 try- La in peter Nil. tflfl J. Drown resumed operations for the visitors- home forwards made the paca rather warm opponents and kept them on the defensive.. knocked on and missed a good chance of scoria he had a clear field in front of him. Walters an unconverted try for Lampeter. Tom T shortly afterwards rushed through and scored try for the home team which Austin failed to C J J. T. Davies, intercepting in midfield, be he opposition and scored a fine try behind t score. which Austin again failed to maiorise. Final 8 Lampeter College 3 trie3 St. Michael's 1 try- A LAMPETER FOOTBALLER- o Mr Strand Jones, Lampeter, played full the B side in the trial match which took Wednesday, at Cardiff, for the purpose of 80 players for the England v Wales Manchester Guardian says, The feature °^.AVK was the display of Strand Jones, the Ox versity full-back, who, early in the game, brilliant goal. His kicking and general g perfect." The Daily Mail also says he was -ji ™ back on the field. Another trial match played before the team is selected. HOOKEY. Vf ABERYSTWYTH COUNTY SCHOOb TOWYN COUNTY SCHOOL- Tnis match waa played on the ground I latter club at Towyn on Saturday, No*e01 It was th fir-?'- match of the season for bo ele<!hi The Aberystwyth captain won the toss 0f to play down the slope. The superior11" j,|« Aberystwyth team waa soon evident, 1 gf it1 being entirely confined to the Towyn hall field. After about ten minutes' play e$$ ystwyth captain scored, and this was eeot*j further success, Jennie Jones being th3ut;, After changing ends the game opened 0 TDwyn were able to make several rushes 'D opponents' territory, but they did not, at penetrate far enough to tronblp thn AberX0- Ki goalkeeper, who did not touch the ball game. The play was again chiefly in ths T" and Katie Griffiths again got through the T fence andscored a third point for A')erystwyth..Otl,fj w«s all the scoring, and the visitors were le« J by three goals to nothing. The displ Aberystwyth team was good all round, being a single passenger in the team- ri, prominent players were the centre f°r outside right, and the centre and left h* Ql ( This was the first match for the T°,flg, 00 pg. which has only recently been formed, irog bt general play of the team was most e°ctu0 ''fa especially that of the outside pl-»yer3, 1■ (e half and the full-backs. The following players —Aberystwyth Goal, backs, Winnie Owen and Lizzie Morris Marrie Jones, Lilian Morgan, and E. forwards, Jennie Jones, Rhoda J°aen'(j P p, Griffiths (captain), Rachel Thorn* a Morgan. Towyn: Goal, Laura JoDfS:n)' <& > Miss Daniel and Maud Cotterill backs, Gwen Jones, W. Conn, and forwards, J, Price, A. Humphreys, H- "° Davies, and M. Jonathan.

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mr y girths, Jttarriages, a_(' t .400 Ho announcements of marriages are 'j dent authentication, for want of whlC 0f rU 9 to us are sometimes omitted. A advance, is made for the words marriages and an addition to the death. — I1ti-Ø; BIRTHS. .r 41,. pi" WILLIAMS—On November 14th, at street, the wife of Mr John Jones x daughter. ,.sf/ MARRIAGES. EVANS—HUGHES—November 18th, tbe Congregational Chapel, Aberystwytn^u;jbe3'^ia3 Davies, in the presence of Mr J- J fc to Mr Richard Evans, Tynsymnie, Hughes, Brynfedwenfawr, Talybont- fj GRIFFITHS—MASON—On November TBC Congregational Chapel, Talybont, J>Z AA' Jones, minister, assisted by the Rev. tTat> ,n, V presence of Mr J. J. Hughes, reK' Griffiths, 24, Lamb's Condnit-street. to Miss Catherine Jane Mason, p J cynfelin. -h, at JENKINS—BIRKINS—On November J 12* ^jd J Chapel, by the pastor. Rev T. *wr <$, presence of the Rev W. Jones, .JRIS, Jenkins, to Miss Amelia Jane 1 be town.th at >fr JAMES-OWENS—On November Chapel, by the Rev R. Gwniry^ ^11^ Jaraes, Goginan, to Miss E. Owe at REED—EVANS—On November j HuSfjs3 f> jP Office, Aberystwyth, before Mr J*. to 1 -aft j* Mr David Reed, Glanlery, Bortu..el&JP Evans, Taliesin, Llaneynfelin, gQtb, iy vii*' WILLIAMS—DAVIES—On Novenio ^eV Office, Aberystwyth, before t ]M- David Williams, Penglanovvenr Davies, Penglanowenfach. DEATHS. „ EVANS—On Nov 19th, at ,N°rt^pt Job0 -jr „ John David, son of the late tie" 11 years. f CaP^ u J, JONES—On November 14th, at Ua,jarp' Jones, labourer, aged 57^ye jjanba JONES—On November lj^tb, P A Jones, gardener, aged 5- Ye of ai*sdf- tP1 PUGH-On Novum tier lbtb. for„)^b gi Brighton, Catherine E. 1 tbe la* t street, Aberystwyth, widow vej in A- Esq., Pontrhydygroes, and b- revenu Pugh, late supervisor of inlana y aged 88 years. at butc ROWLANDS—On NOVEMBER ^OVV'JADDS> ystwyth, Mr William years. — t:f cètJ' Printed by J. GIBSON, »«»<* Terrace-road, Aberystwj c at LI. EDWARDSS, "Y OF J. Gibson's, *t tbe. cjo0V.V, l(, street, Barmouth, m lv,rtrrt*a aud at DAVID J# j On Fri.Iay, N QveUl ber I <