The Cambrian News and Merionethshire Standard

ABERYSTWYTH BOAltD OF GUARDIANS, MONDAY, APRIL 8TH. -Present: Mr W. A. Miller, chairman, pre- siding; Mr W. Morris, Borth, vice-chairman; the Rev T. A. Penry, Messrs B. E. Morgan, G. Foaaett Roberts, T. E. Salmon, and Edwin Morris, Aberystwyth the Rev John Davie? and Mr Edward Jones, Ceulanamaesmawr Lewis Richards, Cwmrheidol; J. B. Morgan, Cyn- nullmawr Richard Jones, Llanbadarn Upper James Jones, Llanbadarn Lower; D. Morgan and T. Powell, Llanfihangel Upper; E-a Richards, Llanfihangel Lower; E. J. Evans, Llangwryfron; Evan Lewis and John Jones, Llanrhystyd; Thomas James and R. Davie3, Trefeirig R. Thomas, Tirmynach and T. H. Jones, Parcel Canol; Messrs Hugh Hughes, clerk; and E. Llewelyn, assistant clerk. Statistics. -0 u t -relief administered during the past fortnight, Aberystwyth district per Mr Thomas Yaughan, relieving officer, JE51 3. 6d to 156 pau- pers an increase of 1:3 6s Id and a decease of 9 pau- pers. Llanfihangel district, per Mr J. J. Fughee, jM2 11 6d to 152 paupers a decrease of 8 pauper* and of jE3 38 6d in relief. Rbeidol district per Mr Joseph Morgan, f49 lis 6d to 144 paupers a decrease of 5 paupers and of IS 6d in relief. Number in the House, 54;¡lr.at year, corresponding period, 46 vagrants relieved during the past fort- might, 52; last year, corresponding poriod, 37. Communications. -The Clerk stated that an order had been received from the Local Government Board declaring cabolic acid a poison under the Act.—The Rev T. A. Penry thought there should be a seperate cupboard in the House for the storage of poisons. At present all medicines and drugs were kept together, wheras poisons should be k"pt distinct. On the proposition of Mr Foasett Roberts, the matter was referred to the House Committee.—The Clerk stated that an order had also been received from the Local Governmeut Board making slight alterations in the audit districts of South Wales. Portions were taken away from Mr Williams's district and others added and a third district formed.—Dr Rees of the liar district returned his vaccination contract signed and it was executed by the Board. Co-opted Guardians.-Mr Salmon stated that at the next meeting he would move that two ladies should be co-opted guardians of the union and members of the Board.—The Rev T. A. Penry asked if they were members of the Boarding Out Committee?—Mr Salmon replied that that would come on in due course. Did Mr Penry wish to limit j t to the members of the Boarding Out Committee ?-The Rev T. A. Penry thought they should he given the option.—Mr Salmon was understood to say that he would move in that direction. The House.—Mr B. E. Morgan brought up the report of the House Committee which recom- mended that the cook should have holidays and Mr Morgan stated that he would give notice that a new cooking range and gas stove should b obtained, the present arrangements being antiquated. He would move at the next meeting and then the matter could be referred to the Committee. Cost or Elections. -Among the bills was one of JE15 for the recent election of guardians aud Mr B. E. Morgan said that some people objected to contested elections, but he was informed that whether there were contested electiens or not the cost amounted to about £9. A Case of Relief.-The Rev John Davits, re- ferring to an application for a continuance of 4s out-relief for a woman certified by the doctor to be wholly disabled, said it was dangerous to speak his mind in relief cases.—On being asked Why ?" Mr Davies replied, Because people go about saying that I am trying to'stop out-relief. The Rev T. A. Penry That is a thing we are all liable to—Mr Fossett Roberts But in is too bad nevertheless.— The Rev John Davies said he I always spoke his mind and had done so during the three years he hid been on the Board but some peop!e had been kind enough to say not what was true, but what was Lot true. In the case before the Guardians the woman had been in a shop earning 4s a week and her mother received 3d 6 i a week. When her mother died, the daughter thinking that out-relief ought to be hereditary, left the shop. The factory at Talybont could not get women to pick wool and people blamed the Guardians for giving people relief who otherwise would do w, '.rk and support th-meelves.-The Relieving Officr stated that the woman was able to do a days work now and then and that she was now in a better state of health than when she received 4s relief.— Mr E. J. Evans said he did not know how to vote, for while the Relic ing Officer said she could do work the Medical Officer said she was wholly dis- abled. He thought further enquiry should be made. — Mr Salmon said that with the small sums voted by the Board every pauper must do some- thing, for they could not otherwise live. He thought they should have out-reliet whether they worked or not.—The Rev T. A. Pem'" that no cne was infallible and p rhapa the Medical Officer had made a mistake. —Mr James Joned proposed that 28 6d a week should be given, after which the Relieving Officer stated that the woman was certi- fied as an imbicile.-Tne Rev John Davies added that the woman was not as sharp as others, but she had been working in the factory and could pick wool as well as anybody and the factory owner could not get people to do that work-It was agrted to direct the Relieving Officer to watch the case and to ask the Medical Officer to report further in the matter.—In a case trom Aberystwyth, the Reliev- ing Officer, referring to a womau living in one of the courts of Aberystwyth, said it would be better fcr her to be in the House, as the Medical Officer said she could not recover in the place where she lived.—Mr Jame& Jones said they talked about kindness to the poor, but there was a case where a woman was not only allowed to live in a place where she was poisoned to death, but where young children were also liable to be poisoned.-Tlie Clerk said the state of the house was a matter for the Urban Authorities.—The Relieving Officer, on being asked if the woman could not be got into the Workhouse, said she objected, adding, It is her home."—Mr James Jones: Yes, but you can make a home in a cave like the old cavemen did.—The Relieving OtHcr She was brought up thtre. —Mr James Jones And that is a proof that the place is not fit to live in, because she is suffering from consump'ioii.—Mr Salmon Perhaps th~ Board is not aware that the person was suffering from consumption before she went there.—Mr James Jones: Tne officer says she was born there.— Mr Salmon said he knew the case well, and the Rev T. A. Peary said perhaps guardians who were councillors would take a vote of the case.—Mr Salmon said the Town Council were well ab'e to look after such matters. There were more novels in the country than in the town.—Mr James Jones That is no argument.—Mr Salmon saying there was no one more agai,jst hovels tnan he was, it was resolved to give out-reliet in the case. Attendance —The Cierk stated that there had be-n twenty-six meetings held duriog the past, half- year and the attendances of the Guarditis were as follows:—ftless^s Hagh Hughes, 14; G. Fossebt Rober's, 21; B E Morgan, 20; -T. James, 4 T. E. Salmon, 20; T. A. Penry, 23; Ld win Morris, 20; John Dav Talybont, 15; Edward Jones, 22 Lewis Richards, 20 Jona M rgan, 12 Thomas Jenkins, 13 William Morns, 21 J. B. Morgan, 20; Richard James, 9; W. A. Miller, 25; Richard Jonos, 7 James Jones, 21 Richard Jenkins, 7 D. Morgan, 12 Tnomas Pawell, 20 Evan Richards, 15 E. J. Evans, 20 Daniel Morris, 15 D^vid Edwards, 13; Evan Lewis, 19 John Jo, es, 12 Charlei Davies, 18 J. E. James, 5; Thomas Jam- 16; Richard Davies, 12; Richard Tnomas, 19 Evan Simon, 5 David Lloyd, 7 and T. if. Jones, 10 Vote* of Think—This being the iast meeting of the prOftC.it Boa id, the R-v T. A. P nry thought it would be well J'Dt to depart without acknowledg- ing the services of their rfficevs during "le past ypar. He the core begged to move that the Board's verv t'ea >st thanks be presented to t'1pir Chairman (Mr M tier) for the very faithful and efficient services rendered by hirr to the union during the past year. They had had a very pleasant year and everything had gone on har- moniously during the time Mr Miller had presided over them and they could only express their very sincere regr-t that they would not have tn. plea sure of anticipating his continued services during the corning year. Without taking the future into consideration, they could only acknowledge their debt ef gratitude to Mr Miller for the services he had rendered during the past year.—Mr James Jones seconded the proposition, remarking tnat they had always found Mr Miller very attentive to the business of the union and very straightforward. He was very sorry Mr Miller was not a member of the new Board.—The proposition having been agreed to unanimously, the Chairman, who was received with cheers, said he was extremely obliged to his fellow members on the Board for their vote of thanks. He could only say that he had tried to do his best. They were all liable to fai. and it they tried to do what they could do no one ought t ) expect more It had given him great pleasure to preside over the Board during the past year, for as Mr Penry had a-id, everything had gone on harmoniously. They had no hitch or un- pleasantness and he hoped that whoever m;gh follow him would have as easy a time as he had had.—Mr B. E. Morgan proposed a vore of thank" to the vice-Chairman (Mr W. Morris) in whom they had had a most competent officer. In the ordinary course of events, Mr Morris would very shortly be called upon to preside over the Board. (Hear, hear.)—Mr Fossett Roberts, seconding thf proposition, hoped that Mr Morris would have con- siderably more work to do as chairman than as vice-chairman. (Laughter,) It was, however, not his own fault that he had not done more, for the Chairman bad attended so well that the vice-Chair- man had had no chance of doing anything. He had nevertheless made a good number of attend- ances and he (Mr Roberts) had great confidence in what he would do when he came to occupy the chair.—The proposition having been agreed to with cheers, Mr W. Morris said that when he w <s appointed he knew he should not have much work to do as Mr Miller was so good an attendant and he conducted the chair so excellently. He had only missed one meeting when business called him away from town and on that occasion he (Mr Morris) filled the chair to the best of his ability — The Chairman then moved that thanks should be given to the Clerk (Mr Hugh Hughes), his assist- ant (Mr Llewelyn), the relieving officers (Messrs Joseph Morgan, T. Vaughan, and J. J. Hughes), and the Master and Matron (Mr and Mrs Jones) and the other officials, remarking that they had given very able assistance during the past year. He thought they were all doing their duty to the best of their ability- -The Clerk, responding, said that it was not the first time he had had the pleasure of receiving a vote of thanks from the Guardians, but he was sure he could again way on behalf of himself and all the other officers that they felt very much obliged to the Board for the vote that day. It was a pleasing thing for the officers to find their service- recognized at the last meeting of the year. With rrgard to the relieving officers, in particular, he tp-ought he might say that they were deserving of all the support the Guardians could give them. Their duties required much skill and tact and the exercise of a considerable amount of common sense in dealing with the cases brought before them and through them before the Board so as to rightly discriminate between the desrrv- ing poor and the imposter. If any mistake was made it was the unfortunate relieving officer who was made the scape goat and as a ru!e it was thp fault of the relieving ufficer because it was his duty to bring all the facts before the Guardians wht-n they m-t. However, it was very seldom that they made a mistake and when a mistake was made it was a very venial One and that was in a great measure due to the oversight the Guardians exercised over the cases brought before them.—The Rev T. A. Penry said that closely connected with the vote of thanks to the officers was one thing he shcu'd like to present to the Board and that wa" that th,. Guardians did not always know under what difficulties their officers laboured when dis- charging their dutips. They did not know under appearances the sore troubles some of them expe- rienced, and when acknowledging faithful services they could do no less than express condolence with them when it was known that they were passing through trouble. He was sorry to find that their officer, Mr Joseph Morgan, had lately been bereaved of a daughter nineteen years of age and was in sore affliction. He therefore moved that the sincere condolence of the Guardians be presented to Mr Morgan and his family in the affliction through which they had passed.—Mr E J. Evans seconded the vote, and Mr Joseph Morgan, who was visibly affected, said he could do no more than just thank the GuardiaBS for their kind vote.—Mr vV. Morris then moved a vote of thanks to the members of the Pres, remarking that their reports of the pro- ceedings of the Board were impartial and correct, and Mr J. B. Morgan having seconded the propo- sition, the representative of the Cambrian Neics, acknowledging the vote, said it was the desire of the reporters to discharge their duties without fear, favour, or affection.—The Guardians then separated. NORTH CARDIGANSHIRE AGRI- CULTURAL SOCIETY. A general meeting of the North Cardiganshire Agricultural Society was held at the Old Black Lion, Bridge-street, on Monday afternoon, with Mr L. L. Prys- (Aberllolwyn) presiding. 't ii tre were also present Messrs Edward Powell, Owen Morris, W. Richards, John Morris (Penwern), Isaac Jones, D. Jenkins, R. D. Williams, M.R.C.V.S. Evan Richards, Isaac Davits (Stockton), with R. K. Jenkins, secretary, and others.—The date for the holding of the show was fir.;t proceeded with.—The Chairman suggested August, adding they would then have a large gate which would enable the Society to ba well established.—Mr R. Williams asked if an open show include i only Cardiganshire and the parish of Machynlleth?—The Chairman replied that if the show was an open one it was necessarily open to all comers. There would be a few closed c asses.—Mr Owen Morris understood that the show was intended to be carried on under the Batne bas's as the previous show.— The Chairman explained that the show was to be an open one.—Mr Richards proposed that the date of the show be fixed for Wednesday, August 14th.—Mr D. Jenkins seconded.—Mr John Morris proposed as an amendment that the show should be neld in the second week in September.—Mr Iaac Jones seconded, adding that the visitors who came to Aberystwyth in August were all city gentlemen who took no interest in agriculture, vvhtr.-as those who came in September were chiefly farmers from the English counties.—Mr Richards asked what reason Mr Jones had for saying the August visitors did not interest themselves in agriculture ? The Talybont aad Aberystwyth shows obtained splendid gates.—Mr R. Williams asked Mr Richards to reconsider his proposition. The ILI September visitora were, as Mr Jonea had said, English farmers and would certainly interest themselves in an ngricultural show. They should also consider that iu Sep- tember the cattle would be in tip-top condition.— Mr Richards explained that during the latter part of August three shows were to be held in the di,trict and the Lamp-ter Show would follow iu September.—Mr Williams suggested that the date for their show should be fixed between the Talybont and the Lampeter shows.—Mr Richards said his only motive in proposing August was becau-e of the large number of visitors in th town.—The amendment to hold the show on Sep- tember 11th was then put up, nine voting in favour and five against, Mr Richards's proposition to hold be show on August 14th thus be ng defeated.—The Chairman suggested that the collecting books should be banded in on May 1st, so that the schedules could be drawn up. They could not possibly state the prizes be- fore they knew how much had been collected.— Mr R. Williams proposed and Mr J. Jones seconded that the colleci ing books should be handed in on May 1st and this was agreed to.—Mr Williams said a feeling existed amongst farmers that those who subscribed half-a-guinea should be recog- nized as members of the Society. If anyone wished to tell his mind, then let him pay half-a- guinea for doing so. He proposed that.—Mr Owen Morris seconded and this was agreed t,j.- Mr Iaac Davies, Stockton, paid he would be pleased to give a special prize.—On the propoei- tion of Mr R. Williams, it waa resolved to leave the matter of the value of prizes to the next meeting.—On the proposition of Mr Evan Richards, it was also resolved to advertise the date of the show in four local and two other papers.—It wa, resolved, on the proposition of Mr Owen Morris, that subscribers of tive guineas should be recog- nized as vice-presidents.

TREGARON. OBITUARY.—On Saturday, April 8th, the remains of Mrs Jane Jones, widow of Mr David Jones, Blienplwyf, near this town were interred at the C.M. Chapel Burial Ground when the R-v Morgan Evans, officiated. Deceased, who was in her eighty-fifth year, was a native of Bwlchllan, and a daughter of the late Mr John Jones, Sarnau, who was a well-known religionist, throughout tKe surrounding districts some fifty years ago. She has left two sons (one of whom is in Australia), a daughter, nnd a large circle of relatives and friend" to mourn the loss after a good and kiud mother and friend. GOOD TEMPLARS—The usual weekly meeting was held on Tuesday evening, April 9th, uoder the presidency of Chief Templar K Caronian Evans, There was a fair attendance. The following pro- gramme had been provided for the meetirg and was gone through in a most satisfactory manner:- Song, Fy Nghar-re SY"l Awr yn y Nef," Miss M. E. Jones, Pleasant-place r-ctation. Mister Willie Hopkin*, Exgermaen; duett, "Y Ddau Wladgarwr," M-ssra Dick Jores and Da-id Williams, County School; address, "Scientific Experiments in Connection with Intoxicants," Mr T. Hughe Davies, County School recitation, David a d Goliath," Mr W. D. Davies, Llan- rlrlewlb- efi; -hisr,citition was so well executed that Mr Davies had to reappear in gave a pathetic recitation of Aelwyd y Meddwyo song, Miss M. A. George, Peuddol address, Mr John Rowlands, U.C.W., Aberystwyth; song, Ch'ef Templar reading, Mr Evan Davies, County School song, Miss Katie Jane Davies, Glasfryn House address. Mr David Jone* hymn tune, "0 G Arando Weddi'r G«an," the Lodge. DEATH OF MRS J. DAVIES —On Friday morning last, the death took place of Mrs Davies, wife of Mr Michael J. Davies. boot and shoe warehouse, North End House, of this place. iM s Davies was a strong and robust person until she was suddenly taken ill a week 01 nine days previously. The sad nevvs of her death at the comparitively early age of dfty-eigh years was received ty the residents of the rown and district with astonishment and deep sorrow. She was highly respected by all who were acquainted with her, and it CaD be truly said tha those who knew her best revered her most. The loss to Mr Davies and his children has been very great, and they have the full sympathy of all their friends in their great bereavement. The funeral, which took place at the Calvinistic Methodist Chapel Burial Ground on Tuesday, was attended oy friends f om far and near. The deceased was a faithful member of the above-named Church, and was a regular attendant at all meetings held in the Chapel on week (lays as well as on Sundays. She will he greatly missed at her home, and will be als,) missed at the'C.M Chapel prayer meetings, etc. The Rev Morgan Evans, pistor, was the officiating minister, the following ministers being also present: —Revs D. M. Davies, B.A., vicar of Tregaron D. Caron Jones, Borth; and Thomas Watkins, Tregaron. COUNTY COUNCIL.—The election of a represent ative for Tregaron on the County Council, to re- place Mr D. J. Williams, J.P., Abercoed, who was recently created alderman of the Council, took place of Saturday laet. The polling commenced at > ight a.m. in the Town Board School, Mr David Thomas, C M., acting as presiding officer, with Miss Jenkins, Trecefel, cl rk of the Caron-is- clawdd Parish Council as polling clerk. This elec. tion was undoubtedly the most vigorously-contested experienced here for many years. The result was a foregone conclusion, and the only disputable point generally discussed was in connection with the majority Dr Lloyd would bs able to place to his credit. Of course, both sides did their utmost in the matter of canvassing the electors, but it waa generally thought from the beginning that Dr Lloyd, for various reasons, held by far the most advantageous ground in the contest. Mr R. S. Rawland, under all the surrounding circumstances played a fairly-good game, though he was most un- equally malched on this occasion. The utmost good feeliug was displayed by both sides during the day. Vehicles were freely used by both parties fi r conveying the old, infirm, and distant residents of the district into the polling station and back. One elector from Blaenaeron presented himself at the polling place after eight p.m. when the poll had been declared closed. In all probability, this occurrence deprived Dr Lloyd of another vot*. When the result was declared bv the Presiding Officer (Mr David Thomas) about nine p.m., it was as fi.)Ilows :-Dr Lloyd, J.P., 210 Robert S. Rowland, 106, majority, 104. Dr Lloyd is a Calvinistic Methodist and a deacon of the Bwlch- gwynt Cnurch. The contest was not, however, fought on leligious or political lines. Some of the most prominent members of the Church were among Dr Lloyd's enthusiastic supporters, and Conserv- atives of the deep st dye openly advocated his candidature. Mrs Lloyd, Llys Einion, rendered her husband valuable assistance in canvassing the electorate on his behalf. BOARD OF GUARDIANS, TUKSDAY, April 9th. Present Mr Evan Evans, chairman, presiding Messrs David Williams, BettwsLeiki E. Lloyd, Blaenpennal D. J. Williams and Rees Evans, Caron Lower Rd. Jones, Caroo Upper Tlloa. Jones, Doithie United Dl. Lodwick, Gartheli D. Davies, Gorwydd Thomas Davies, Gwynfii Jno. Jones, Gwnn *s Upper Peter Davies, Lldn- geitho John Owens, Llanbadarn Thomas Edwards, and Hugh Herb rts, Nantcwulle Lewis Oliver, Ysby'y J. Lloyd. clerk; M. Morgan, master, and Rees Rowlands, relieving- officer. Statistics.—Number of vagrants relieved during the past fortnight, 37 number of inmates, 28 cor- responding period last year, 30. Number of Meetings atteiided.-The number of attendances made by the Guardians during the past year was as follows .—David Williams 17 Evan Lloyd, 23 D. J. Williams, 25 Richard James, 9 Rees Evans, 20 Richard Jones, 23 Thomas Jones, 13 Daniel Lodwick, 13 David Davies, 26 William Rees, 0; Thomas Davies, 19 John Jones, 12 Peter Davies, 17 John Owens, 23 Evan Evans, 21 the Rev T. R. Morgan (resigned), 21 D. W. E. Rowlands, 0 Thom&s Edwards, 15 Hugh Herbert, 15 William Jones. 7 Lewis Oliver, 20 Charles Jenkins, 10. The number of meetings held during the year was 26, the only member who attended every meeting being Mr David Davies. Estimate of Contributions.—The Clerk submitted an estimate of contributions for the next half-year. He said the poor rate for the last half-year was lid. and the District Council rate 2d. as compared with the 3d. and 2d. for the previous half-year. He was afraid that they could not continue the poor rate at Ud. for the whole year, and he therefore suggested that they should make a shilling poor rate for the summer half-year. —It was ultimately decided on the proposition of Mr D. J. Williams, seconded by Mr Lewis Oliver, to make a lid. poor rate for the next half-year, and if necessary to increase the district rate by a penny. The End of the Year.-The Chairman said in vacating the chair at the end of the year he wished to acknowledge the kindness and assistance he had received from all the members during his term of office and their forbearance toward his weaknesses. He found the B >ard, when he entered it some years ago, in some fear and trembling—(laughter)—far amerent from that he had been lead to expect, and tnat the Guardians always brought their earnest consideration and judgment to bear upon the questions coming before them. He hoped that he was leaving the chair without having detracted in any way from its prestige. He might say that he believed there should be a change of chairmen occasionally and much as he appreciated the honour and pleasure of presiding over the Board, he thought that honour should be shared by other members. (Hear, hear.)—Mr Richard Jones moved a vote of thanks to the Chairman for the manner in which he had discharged the duties of his office during the year. If Mr Evans had been weak, as he seemed to fear he had been, his weakness had never been revealed to the members in any failing or error of judgment during his year of office. (Hear, hear). — Mr David Davies seconded the proposition, which was supported by Mr D. J. Williams and unanimously agreed to.—The Chairman moved a vote of thanks to the Vice-Chairman (Mr Rees Evans), observing that his support had been valuable to him in the chair during the year.- The motion having been carried, Mr Evans re- turned thanks remarking that his task had been very light owing to the Chairman's strict attention to his duties. He complained that during his recent canvas he had been accused of being hard to the poor. He did not think that was true of himself or of any other member of the Board.-Mr Richard Jones said that was merely an election cry, and other members bore testimony to Mr Evans's willingness at all times to listen to every appeal on behalf of the poor. Rural District Gonncil.-A meeting of the Rural Council was held after the Board meeting, Mr David Davies, chairman, presiding.—In accordance with notice, Mr Thomas Jones moved that a length of road in Prysk and Carfan be taken over as a main road.—Mr Peter Davies seconded the propo- sition and it was agreed to. CHAIRMAN'S DINNER. AI. oae o'clock the members, Messrs Jenkin Lloyd, clerk; M. Morgan, master; Rees Rowlands, relieving officer; Thomas Morgan, ex-relieving officer; S. Tregoning, surveyor Dr Lloyd and Dr Morgan medical officers and the representatives of the Press, were entertained to dinner at the T,,¡bot Hotel by the Chairman of the Rural Council (Mr David Davies). Dr Lloyd presided and Dr Morgan occupied the vice-chair. At the conclusion of an excellent repast, the CHAIRMAN proposed the toast of the "King, Queen, aud the rest of the Royal Family," which was loyally received. The VICE CHAIRMAN next gave the "Army and Na, y," observing that on them the safety and welfare of th- country depended. Unfortunately, witl, the advance of civilization, the needs of the army and navy increased and a lot of money had to be spent on them. The only thing they could do was to urge their parliamentary representatives to s e that that mooey was well and profitably spent and not go to line the pockets of useless persons. (Hear, hear.) The toast hiving bren drank with enthusiasm, Mr EVAN EVANS proposed "The Clergy and Mmi-t rs of all Denominations." He said that history showed that the w rk of clergy and m.nisters without refereuce-to creed had played a great p>rt in th- progress of the world. Now, at the beginning of a new cen ury, he expressed the hope rhat they might work as successful as they had in the pi,t aod that at the camm, ncement of another century there would be a new aspect on the world. (Applause.) The Rev T. R. MORGAN, responding, a-kid a tribute of that kind coming from the Tregaron Board of Guardians was very valuable. The Guardians represented the opinion of the country and he wns sure that he was speaking for all clergy and ministers when he said that the good wish ex- pres ed by that t ast would be an encouragement to them in their ork. (Hear, heir.) Mr DAVID DAVIES proposed succ ss to the Rural IJistrict Council, In doing so, Mr Davies said many improvements had been carried out during the past three y. ars, though there was yet much work to be done. New water supplies had been provided for most of their villages and it was to be hoped that Tregaron would be provided with an adequate and pure supply of water very soon. (Hear, hear.) They had also improved tho roada and houaes md on the whole the Council had done usefol work. (Applause.) Mr HUGH HERBERT responding, said it was to be feared that the country was far from attaining the ideal in sanitation. They were far from realis- ing as yet that health meant pure air, pure water, and good houses. (Hear, hear.) They wanted to see, not only Tregaron, but every small cottage in the country within easy reach of a good and pure supply of water, and the motto of the Council should be awn rhagom "—(" forward ") awn rhagom for good water supplies, pure air, and sanitary dwellings for the people. (Applause.) Mr D. J. WILLIAMS, also acknowledging the toast, said there was no doubt great room for improvement. He had recently been round most of the houses in Tregaron and be only wished that the Inspector had occasionally to go round canvass- ing so that he might see the state of some of the houses. (Hear, hear.) Mr REES EVANS proposed the health of the Chairman of the Council and their host that after- noon, remarking that he had held the reins impartially throughout the two years during which he had held office. Though he must have occasionally felt strongly on one side or the other he never showed it. (Hear, hear.) He wished Mr Dalies long life and prosperity. The 'toast having been enthusiastically honoured, Mr DAVIES, in acknowledgement said the Council had given him the highest honour they had to bestow, that was to elect hinr to the chair. In return he did them the highest honour in his power and that was to stand them a dinner. (Laughter and hear, hear.) During his term of office he had endeavoured to be impartial^and if by wcrd or act h" had offended any member it was quite unintentionally. (Hear, hear.) He might say that he did not give them that dinner as an inducement to them to re-elect hin-(Iaughter)- and he wished it to be understood that if they were to offer to re-elect he would not accept re-election. They had old guardians on the board who should not be deprived of that honour and it was not right for one person to monopolize the chair. (Hear, near.) Mr PETER DAVIES pioposed the "Hostess" to which Miss MORGAN responded, and Mr LEWIS OLIVER gave the toast of the "Press" which was acknowledged by the represtative of the Cambrian News and the company thereupon separated.

BLAENCAKON, NEAR TREGARON. TRFAT.-The children attending the Blaencaron Board School were given their annual treat on Good Friday. Tea, cake, etc., had been provided for the occasion by the following ladies of the district, who also presided at the tables :—Mrs James, Llwyn- rhwch Mrs Morgans, Pautycraf; Mrs Thomas, Blaenau Caron Mrs Davies, CAetydur Mrs Davies, Glangorsfach and Mra Jones, Bryncoch. The children eojoyed the treat greatly and their one great desire is that the treat may be provided for them annually as long as they are at school. A considerable improvement has taken place in con- nection with the Blaencaron School, both as regards attendance of children and the higher standard of education attained at the last examination. In the evening a literary meeting was held at the C.M. Chapel, presided over by Mr John Davies, Caetydur, when the following programme was gone through Address by the President; recitation, Mr Peter Davies, Caetydur; recitations, Mr Jenkin D. Jones, Bryncoch, and Miss Mary Evans, Nanty- Iles song, Mr Morgan Davies, Caetydur recita- tion, Mr Richard Davies, Trawsgoed song, Mr Tom Davies, Glangorsfach recitation, Miss Wane Lewis, Park song, Miss Polly Thomas, Cambrian House, Tregaron recitation, Miss Charlotte Davies, Glangorsfach song, Mr J. D. Jones, Bryn- coch recitation, Miss Mary Davies, Trawsgoed chords, the school children recitation, Mr David Davie., Caetydur song, Miss Margaret Anne George, Tregaron recitation, Miss M. A. Davies, Caetydur; song, Mr David Davies, Caetydur; recitation, Mr Samuel Jones, Fronfelen song, Miss Maggie Emma Jones, Tregaron recitation, Mr Evan Davies, Caetydur song, Mr C. Davies, Glangorsfach recitation, Mr Morgan Davies, Cae- tydur aong, Miss Mary Blodwen Evans, Tre- garon; recitation, Mr David Jones, Glanyrafon. Before dispersing, a hearty vote of thanks was passed to the ladies who had presided at the various tables in the afternoon and the meeting was brought to a close by the singing of Hen Wlad fy Nhadau." Mr David Davies, C.M., deserves praise for his valuable services in connection with the tuition of the children. Ir. is earnestly hoped the school will continue to improve in the future as it has done since he was appointed headmaster.

LLANBADARN PAWE. GOOD FRIDAY.—Services were held in the Parish Church at 10 a.m., 11-30 am., and 7-15 p.m., and at Comminscoch Mission Room at 7-15 p.m which were well attended. EASTER SUNDAY.—The church was beautifully decorated by the Misses Morgan of NantcpHo, Lady Evans and the:Miss es Evans of Lovesgrove, and the Misses Thompson of Fronheulog. Captain Cosens, as usual, supplied some of the exquisitely pretty flowers. Services were held as follows :-Holy comrru, ion at 8 a.m., Welsh service and holy communion at 10 a.m., English service and holy communion at 11-30 a.m., and Welsh service at 6 15 p.m., and at Commins- coch at 6-15 p. m. The number of communicauts and offertories were larger than last year. EASTER VESTRY.This vestry was held on Monday at 7-30 p.m., when the Rev N. Thomas, vicar, presided. The following were appointed churchwardens:—Mr W. A. Miller (vicar's warden re-elected), Major J. J. Bonsall of Fron- fraith Mr Thomas Thomas of Pwllhobi and Mr Richard Jones (parish warden). Four sidesmen were elected, viz., Messrs J. R. Thomas, Quebec-road John Lewis, Lewis-terrace Ed. E. Jones, TanYfynwent and John Jones, Prospect-place. The above named and the clergy are ex-officio members of the Church Council. CHURCH COUNCIL.—This Council came into existence the first week in January last, The Vicar thought it right to grant a measure of home rule to the Church people at the beginning of the century, andthesuccess which has attended it so far has quite justified its establishment. In addition to the churchwardens and sidesmen, eight members were elected by the communicants of the Church. The following eight were chosen on Monday to serve till next Easter :-Messrs Thomas Richards, Cwmpadarn Thomas Richards, Pendre; John Roberts, Lluest; John James Jenkins, Padarn- terrace Richard J. Jenkins, Waunfawr Richard Hughes, Brynamlwg John Thomas, Tanyfynwent; and Henry Griffiths. It was decided to put on 'he agenda for discussion at the next meeting the subject of choir reform and Church music. With the new choir room and probably cassocks and surplices, better singing will be expected. Llan- badarn choir was the best in Cardiganshire a few years ago, and the Church Council will spare no effort o restore it to its high standard of efficiency. Young men and boys are requested to cff-r them- selves as members if they possess good voices and have good characters.

CAMBRIAN RAILWAYS.—Approximate return of traffic receipts for the week ending April 7th, 1901: Miles open, 250. Passengers, parcels, &c., E3,052 merchandise, minerals, and live stock, £2,887 total for the week, £5,9:39; aggregate from commencement of half-year, 1:6,3,046. Actual traffic receipts for the corresponding week last year: Miles open, 250. Passengers, parcels, &c., £ 2,343; merchandise, minerals, and live stock, £ 3,048; total for the week, £ 5,396; aggre- gate from commencement of half-year, £ 67,076. Incrc-ascforthe week Passengers, parcels, &c., £ 704 merchandise, minerals, and live stock, £ — total for the week, f543 Decrease for the week Merchandise, mineraIR, and live stock, E161 Aggre- gate increase: Passengers, parcels, &c., £1,093; merchandise, minerals, and live stock, £77 total for the week, E- aggregat-a from commencament of half-year, £ 1,170.

LLAJNILAR. PETTY SESSIONS, SATORDAY, APRIL 6TH.—Be- fore M. L. Vaughan Davies, Esq., M.P. (in the chair), Dr Hughes, and Thomas Griffiths, Esq. Oath of Allegiance.-Tha oath of allegiance to King Edward VII. was taken by the magistrates present whn had not already done so. Non- Attendance.—Morg»o Morgans, farmer, Treflys, Llanrhystyd David Evans, farmer, Rhyd- fudr, Llanrhystyd and Lewis Morgan, 5, River- row, Abergorky, Treorky, were charged by David Ellis, school attendance officer, Commins, Lian- gwyryfon, with having neglected to cause their children to attend school.-The first case was dis- missed, the second adjourned to enable the de- fendant to produce a certificate of the child's birth, and the latter case was withdrawn on the applica- tion of the Attendance Officer. Keeping a Dog withoirt a Licence.-Jane James, Bryninade, Llanilar, was charged by Superinten- dent Thomas Phillips with having kpt a dog without a licence on the 15th March.-P.C. Thos. Thomas proved the charge and defendant, who said it was her intention to take out a licence as she was in the habit of doing every year, was left off. Allowing Pigs to Stray.-Evan Lewis, miller and farmer, Rhiwbwys Mill, Llanrhystyd, was charged by Superintendent Thos. Phillips with having allowed three pigs, his property, to stray on the highway near Dolboeth, Llanrhystyd, on the 15th March.-P.C. Daniel Thomas proved the charge and a fine of 6d on each pig and costs was imposed. llltreating a Dog.Iohn Davies, miner, Ty'n- llidiart, Llanfihangel Upper, and John James Daviea, his son, were charged by Superintendent Thomas Phillips with having unlawfully caused or procured a dog, their property, to be cruelly ill- treated by throwing it down a mine shaft ani re- fusing or neglecting to provide the dog with food on the 11th, 12th, 13th, and 14th February.— Defendants pleaded guilty.-P.C. David Evans stated that on March 10th he spoke to John James Davies, who said that he had been orderpd by his father to drown the doc. because it was in the habit of going after sheep. He took the dog on Monday, the 11th February, to the top of the shaft and he threw it in. The water reached to within four yards of the top of the shaft. Davioa said that it was about Wednesday evening that he came to know that the dog was alive and on Thursday morning, the 14th February, he and one David Jones went together to the top of the shaft to see what they could do to the dog. They found that they could not take the dog away and that there was nothing to do but to shoot it. A man happened to be passing with a gun and they called him and the dog was shot. The defendant John Davies said he was not aware whether his father knew if the dog was alive or not. He (the constable) afterwards saw John Davies, the owner, who said that a man named Abel Evaus had called him and told him that he had better do something to the dog or he might get into trouble. John Davies, the owner of the dog, then told witness that he would ask Abel Evans if he would send his son to shoot the dog, but Abel Evans said that his gun was at Aberystwyth and he could not do it.—Abel Evans stated that defendant asked him if he would allow his son to go and shoot his dog. He could net comply with the request act his gun was at Aberystwyth. —The Bench stated that they considered the case a most cruel and disgraceful one and they would fine the defendants 108 and costs each. Explosives Act. George H. Trefois, mine manager, Pontrhydygroes, and Ferdinand Macketto were charged by Superintendant Thomas Phillips with having kept, or allowed to be kept, explosives, to wit, six pounds gelignite, thirty-eight detonators, and three coils of fuse, at an unauthorised place in a shed by Frongoch Mine on the 16th March.—Superintendant Phillips stated that the summons was taken out against Macketto, but Mr Trefois stated that Macketto was away and that the summons should be issued against him, which had been done.-P.C. Jones, Pontrhydy- groftB, gave evidence as to the finding of the explosives. George R. Trefois stated that on Saturdays* all the men left off at two p.m. with the exception of some of the Italians. Every man had to pay for the explosives which he received, and if he returned any, the storekeeper would accept it and the man would be given a ticket and would be refunded the amount by the cashier. The storekeeper and clerks left off at two o'clock on Saturday^^ The Italians obtained explosives, worked on Saturday afternoons, and probably, owing to the storekeeper not being there, they left it in a shed until the following Monday. As to a second lot which had been found by the officer, defendant stated that a few of the Italians left in August last. It was their rule to order the men to deliver up all explosives, and probably they were brought up to where they were found and had been overlooked. He could not ascertain that anybody knew anything about them. —The Bench, after a long deliberation, decided that the case should be heard at the Police Station, Aberystwyth, on Friday morning, April 12th. Trespassing in Search 01 Game.-James Morris, collier, Goginan, Melindwr, was charged by John Humphreys, gamekeeper, Talgarth, with having trespassed in search of game in the daytin.e on land in the occupation of Samuel Evans, Nantgwys, Llanfihangel Upper, on the 26th December, 1900.— Defendant pleaded not guilty.-John Humphreys, gamekeeper to the Cross wood estate, stated that on tqe 26th December, whilst on duty he saw a party on a hill called Nantgwyn. He went round to gIlt nearer to them. One had a gun. John Jones, his son-in-law, was with him. He caught defendant up and asked him why did he run away, aod defendant replied that seeing the others running away he also did so. He tried to catch the rest of the party, but he fell and thus failed.—Barnes Morris, the defendant, stated that on the 26th December last he went from Goginan to look up his father and mother who lived at Froogochfach. A brother of his, who has since gone to South Wales, went to Rhosyrhiw, and he accompanied him to see the new machinery. After they had visited that place, they went down as far as Cwmnewyddion to see the electric works and instead of going back along the road they turned up a pathway whica leads to Cwmnewyddion Farm. When they had gone over about half the length of the path they stopped, and he (defendant) lit his pipe. They heard the sound of two shots and went to the direction of the reports and there saw two men. One had a gun and the other a sheep dog. The man who had no gun came up to him and asked him how he was. He then asked him how far was he going, to which defendant replied, "As far as Tri,ant." He asked the man who came up to him if it was the Crosswood keepers who were shooting and the man said "No." He walked with the man for about 100 yards. They crossed some bridges which had been erected for the convenience of sheep to cross. After they had walked a few yards further, the man suddenly turned from him and told defendant to run. He could not avoid running as they had been pounced upon so suddenly. He jumped over a few leets. He saw John Humphreys in the act of catching huld of the man who was with him, but fell two or three times. Def, ndant stood where he was until John Humphreys came, op to him. John Humphreys asked him what was the work that was going on, to which he (defendant) replied that he did not understand what he meant. John Humphreys said tnat he had seen him from the start. Defendant then asked him if he had seen him come up from Cwmnewyddion and light his pipe, to which he replied Yes." John Humphreys asked him his name and he gave it, after which John Humphreys said, The same old trash again you shall hear from me again." He (defendant) told him that he had nothing to do with him for walking along the path.—John Jones, son-in-law of the informant, stated that about 4-30 in the afternoon of the 26th December he was with John Humphreys on the land of Glandwgan. They saw a party ou the hill. He sat down and remained there and John Hum- phreys went round. After he had remained tlure for about a quarter of an hour, the party came down towards him. When he thought John Hum- phreys had had sufficient time to go round, he went across with the intention of meeting him. He noticed that the party consisted of four men, two of whom after they saw him turned away. They could not see John Humphreyg, who was some thirty or forty yards from them. James Morris and his friend wf re followed from the top of the hill by Joha Humphreys. James Morris ran down towards him to one of the leets. He came up to witness and a;krd him what was the matter, to which he (witness) replied that he ought to know. John Humphreys came up and askt-d what was their business tnere, to which Morris replied that he had been looking at the mine works a.ud had been for a walk. Was going home an not trespassing. Morria denied having been in search of game.-Tle Bench considered the case proved and fined defendant 5s and costs. Ejectment.—Hugh Jones, labourer, Pantmwyn, Llanafan, was charged by Jatnes Hughes, inspector of nuisances, Llanafaa, wnh haviag occupied and used as a dwelling, Pantmwyn, in such a state as to he injurious to health and unfit for human habitation on the 25th March.—James Hughes, inspector of nuisances, stated that the house called Pantgwyn, and in the occup .iion of Hugh Jones, wai in a bad condition and unfit; for human habi- tation. On the 22nd January, he sent a notice to def ndant requesting aim to vacate the place. He visited the place about a week after the notice had been served, but defendant had not vacated. He promised that he would leave the premises in an- other week. On March 15th, he again visited the place and the man was still there. A final notice was then served upon the man. The man admitted the case to him that morning and said that he was going to leave on the following Monday.—Seven days v,as given to the defendant to vacate the pre- mises. Adjourned.—Two cases in which Annie Griffith, Waterloo Hotel, Abtryetwyth, and John Morgan, Court-by-Fancy, Dyffryn Paith, solicitor's clerk, were charged by Morgan Griffiths, BsJchmawr Lower, with having been the owners of two dogs which killed sheep, the property of plaintiff at Bwlchmawr, Llanbadarn Lower, on the 9,h Decem- ber, 19C0, and for which plaiutiff claimed £ 2 damages, were adjourned.

TALYBONT. ANNIVERSARY SERVICES.—The annual preaching meetings of the Baptists were held on Thursday evening and throughout Good Friday. The preachers were the Revs Evans, Llwynhendy; Hughes, Dowlais and Jones, Blaenwaun. The attendance at the meetings was rema.r ka.ble, the Chapel being crowded, especially in the evening. The sermons were eloquent and stirring. Mr R. T. Griffiths conducted the singing, while Miss Anne James presided at the organ. BOARD SCHOOL.—At a meeting of the School Board, held on Wednesday evening, April 3rd, the report of H.M. Inspector on the school for the year ended February 28th, 1901, was read, of which the following is a copy:-Mixed School: The con- dition of the school, considering the youthfulneiis of the staff, is highly creditable to the Master. The Managers deserve praise, too, for the neat and cleanly appearance of the rooms and premises." Infants' Class The class is well taught, taking all the subjects together. The handwriting is ex- ceedingly good." OBITUARY.—After a long and painful illness, the death of Mrs Mary Richards, of this village, took place on April 2nd, at the age of sixty-five years. Deceased was of a kind and genial disposition and was highly respected. The funeral took place last Saturday, when a large number of friends and sympathizers attended. The R v J. Llewelyn, Borth, officiated at the house, and the Rev R. E. Jones at the graveside. The chief mourners were the Rev W. Richards, Congregational minister, Llanarmon the Rev J. Richards, Congregational minister, Hackney Park, London Mr David Richards, C.M. Mr James Richards (sons) Mrs Anne Moon (daughter); and Mrs E. Jones, Bar- mouth (sister). CONCERT.—Last Monday evening, April 8th, a successful concert was held at the Board School, under the auspices of the local branch of the B.W.T.A. In the unavoidable absence of Mr R. H. Rees, Woodlands, the appointed chairman, the Rev D. Evans, was voted to the chair. The following programme was gone through: Piano- forte solo, Miss Williams, A.L.C.M.; duet, "Gwys j'r Gad," Messrs J. R. Edwards and E. W. Evans song, Blodau'r Haf," Miss J. A. Stephens, Erglodd; recitation, Yr Amddifad," Miss L. E. Davies, Lerry Viaw song, Ne y Blo(leuyn," Miss Edith Jones, Talybont; song, Gwlad yr Eisteddfodau," Mr D. Morgan, Garn House song, Mae'r Afon eto'n Llifo," Mrs John Felix duet, "The Heralds of Spring," Misses Morris, Tyn- llechwedd, sang as encore, In the Dusk of the Twilight;" song, "The Welsh Fusiliers," Mr R. T. Griffiths, Talybont (encored) song. Baner ein Gwlad," Mr J. R. Edwards, Talybont, sang as encore, "Anchored;" recitation, "Y Ganrif Newydd," Miss Pritchard, Talyboot; quartette, Bedd y Dyn Tylawd," Mr E. W. Evans and party violin solo, Tie Last Rose of Summer," Miss Williams, A.L.C.M. song, 0 na Byddai'n Haf o Hyd," Mr Tom Jones, Llandre; dialogue, Y Wraig Rwgnachlyd," Miss E. Jones and Mr D. Rees; song, "Y Gvrcw ar y Fedwen," Miss Mary Jones, Bow Street, sang as encore, Myfi sy'n Magu'r Baban song, "Chwifivvn Faner," Mr Edwin V. Evans song, When the Heart is Young," Miss Morria song, "Hen Brocer Bach Gioyw fy Nain," Mr D. J. Morgan, Bow Street, sang as encore, "Ta-ta;" duett, "Dysgu'r Nodiant Newydd," Messrs Griffiths and Phillips (encored); aong, The Children's Home," Mrs Cleverdon, Bristol; farewell solo, "Yn Iach i Ti Gymru," Mr J. R. Edwards; glee, Briallen Gyntaf y Gwanwyn," Mr J. James and party; finale, Hen WI ad fy Nhadau," Mr D. Edwards taking the solo. Mrs James, Morlais House the Missed Williams and A. James accompanied on the piano, assisted by Miss Agnes Hughes, Talybont; Mr Jones, Dole and Miss Morris, Tynllechwedd.

LL A iNF I HAN GEL- Y- CRELJDDY.N. OBITUARY.—The death of Mrs Elizabeth Stedman of Dolau-yr-Eglwys, took place at about five o'clock on Monday afternoon, April 1st, at the age of seventy-four years. Deceased had, at the end, a lingering illness, and was confined to bed for several months. She was of Scottish blood, and was brought up at Lodge Farm, being the daughter of the late Mr Rattray, the then bailiff to the fourth Earl of Lisburne. She was married to Mr John Stedman, and they commenced their married life at Tynbedw Farm, near Pen y wern. After very many years they left Tynbedw for Pendre, where her husband pre-deceased her. Some time afterwards she gave up farming and removed to Dolau-yr-Eglwys. She has issue nine children, four sons and five daughters, who, with the ex- ception of one son, are alive and are all grown up. "Wylnos" was kept on the evening of Good Friday, conducted by the Rev J. P. Evans, vicar, who also officiated at the funeral on Saturday, the 6th of April, when her remains were buried at Llanfihangel-y-Creuddyu Churchyard by the aide of her husband. The funeral was very largely at- tended. The Vicar preached an able funeral sermon in Church on E-.tster Sunday evening.

UNIVERSITY COLLEGE uF WALES, ABERYSTWYTH. Mr J. J. Sudborough, Ph.D. (Heid.), D.Sc. (Lond.), F.I.C., senior lecturer and demonstrator in chemistry at the University College, Nottingham, who has been appointed professor of chemistry, in succession to Professor Lloyd Snape, was educated at King Edwards's ScheLl, Birmingham, where he waa head boy, and subsequently entered Mason's College, Birmingham, where he studied for five years, gaining double 1st class honours in chemistry and geology in the B.Sc. examination of the London University. In 1891 he gained an 1856 Exhibition Research Scholarship, and proceeded to the University of Heidelberg, where he worked for three years under the late Professor Victor Meyer. During his last year at Heidelberg, Dr Sudborcugh acted as one of the assistants in the University laboratories. In 1894 he was awarded an Honorary Research Fellowship at Owena College, Manchester, where he worked in the organic laboratory until his appointment at Nottingham in 1895. There he has given complete courses in both inorganic and organic chemistry, and has had the general supervision of the work in the chemical laboratories and has carried out research work with some of the more advanced students. During the past ten years, Dr Sudborough has published either conjointly or alone some twenty-six papers contained original work. Testimonials, which Dr Sudborough presented from leading chemists, testify to the high quality of the work which he has already published, as well as to his ssill and enthusiasm as a lecturer and teacher.

Notes of localfootball, cricket, and ether matches' will b. inserted in this column and should be sent to the Editor ItIt soon after they come of as possible

FOOTBALL. ABERYSTWYTH v. LLANIDLOES. On Easter Tuesday afternoon a football match was played between the Town eleven and that of Llanidloes. The weather was fine throughout the morning, but occasional showers feli during the afternoon. The t+"ams lined up as follows Aberystwyth Goal, lwbite backs, Bob James and George Evans halt-backs, W. Jones, Rayner, D. M. Evans forwards, T. Rees, Bevan, Teddy Evans, Bjrson, and Evan Davies. ^Llanidloes Goal, Harvey Hamer backs, Fred Davies and Percival half-backs, Stokes, O. IS. Owen, and Jackson forwards, Jones, Evans, S. Evans, Miles, and Oweu. Linesmen, Messrs R. M. Davies, and Alf Hughes. The referee was Mr T. H. Edwards. Llanidloes won the toss and elected to kick to- wards the Llanbadarn goal with a slight wind at their backs. Aberystwyth kicked off, but were immediately robbed, the visitors making speedy tracks for the home goal. Bob James cleared, but the leather was returned by Stoked. G. Evans kicked away and Barson receiving, the home vanguard fltw down the fidd, Bevan on being put in possession registering the first point of the game with a splendid shot. G. Evans received from the centre kick and, passing to Jones, the home goal was visited, but G. Evans tackled well and Barson obtaining, he and Davies with some combined pbjy arrived at the visitors' goal, Per- cival just living his side from disaster. Michael Evans gavo to Barson, who threaded his way through several opponents and found the corner of the net, thus notching a second goal. The Llan. idloes left now became aggressive, but Bob James and G. Evans proved too atrong and constantly repelled their attacks. Rayner passing to Willie Jones and that player giving to the home van- guard, the homesters again got away, Willie Jones shooting twl:ce in quick succession, Bevan catching the rebound and banging the ball into the net for the third t;me. Some give-and- take play followed, Jones and Evans breaking away and passing the backs, the former player finding the corner of the net, scoring the first and only goal for toe visitors. The forwards got well away and Rayner who was tackling well, gave to Barson, the forwards combining well, Teddy Evans adding a fifth goal for his side. There was no further score up to half-time, Aberystwyth leading by five goals to one. Llanidlce3 now kicked up the slope and managed to get within shooting distance of the Aberystwyth goal, but George Evaus cleared with a huge kick. Teddy Evans and Bevan raced away from the goal kick, Rees centring splendidly and Teddy Evans heading over. The leather waE returned from the kick out, Barson getting through and scoring the sixth goal. Michael Evans tackled the visitors' right with fine style and Willie Jones obtaining* got within shooting distance and registered a seventh goal for hia side. Llanidloes seldom crossed the half-way line iu the .second half, five more goals being added to the credit of the homesters, Evan Davies adding t vo, Teddy Evans two, and Bob James one. The final score was :— Aberystwyth 12 goals Llanidloes 1 goal,

CORRIS. PILRACHING MEETI-SGs.-On Thu:sday tuning and the following day, the annual preachi g meet- ings of various denominations in this neighbourhood were held. At Shiloh Chapel (Wed yaos), the Revs R. Lloyd Jones and J. P. Rob-its Liverpool, officiated; at Bethesda Independ nt tpel, the Revs Phillips, Horeb, and Roys J Hows; ai Ebenezer, C M. Coapel, Efgairgeih .g, th Kevs, J. D. Jones, Ynysybwl, and J. Wiiiiam;, Ho yhead. In each chapel powerful sermons werr- a teaed to by large congregations. LIVING PICTURES Tuesday ev-uiig at the National Schoo!, Corris, an -xhit),tio f living pictures was given. The meetng w. presided over by the Rev R. J. Edwards, vi .!at-. T e p oceeds went towards the funds of the Home f r vV ^ifa and Strays, Arthog. THE MALE VOICE PARTY.-Th, beiufi concert given by members of this party was h d o Wed- nesday evening lot the National Seho d. Mr M. Thomas, C C., %,as the chairman and Mr D. Ifor Jones, conductor. Th" following took part: — Messrs Hugh Jones, Owen Owens, Ellis Jon s, R. Brother Jones, Joseph J nes, W. Robert*, J ,hn (ones, R. Thomas, Mil!" Jane A Davi. s, Mis, Wiiiia»n, Miss Kate Hughes, Miss Alice Hug' es, and the Male Party, conducted by Mr H. Jones

ABRRDOVBY GOLF CLUB. The Easter meet ng commenced on Saturday morning, when there was a fair m ister of members, the majority as usoal hailing from the Midlands. The weather w s wet and unfav-ra le. Toe first item on the programme was a handicap competition (medal play) for sweepstake, which resolte in a tie between C. H Allcock (president of he Cub), and H. E. Covrrdale, with a score oi 86 ,ac,i. The following were the card-i returned in section one :-(Handicap under ten)- Groa? Hep. Nett C. H. Allcock 91 5 86 H. E. Coverdale. 94 8 86 B. Nortoey 97 » 88 L. May 99 6 93 S. Graz ank 100 5 95 A. E. Wi Ison Bro np, 102 2 100 M. W. Ca-michael 113 9 104 in the afternoon a b 'W'Y comppttion under handicap was played, separate priz s fur s ction I (hep. under 10) and s-ct-on 2 (h p. 10 and over). Results SECTION 1 Stroke. Down. B. K. Wilson "1 2 2 Wilon Browne 2 3 M. W. Carmichael. 7 11 SECTION 2. E. Kitchener 9 1 H. J. Watson 10 4 J. Dougl >s 9 6 Ed. P well 14 6 W. D. Egga>- 14 7 E. B. Holroyd 8 8 F. Griffiu 11 9 J. M. Howell 8 10 C. H. M-gaon 8 10 Dr Purcfiers h, 14 10 W. E. Pryce-Jones 11 11 E. H. Hawkf-a IS 19 The weather grew Norse in the aft rnoon and explains the few competitors in s<:ct 00 1. On Monday, in fine weather, a nandicip compe- tition (med I play) was played, th- fi st eight players to pI, y off by match play on Wednesday and the folio ving day fOe th Howell Challenge Cap presented hy Mr J. M. How it. c cup to be held for one year ani the holder t I oe prsaented with Club gold m m uto. Prizes were also given in this competition or best last nine holes in sec- tions 1 and 2 and Cluo silv.-r medal- t,) the four winners of tne first heats in the ma'.ch. Best eight cans returned :— Grosi. Efc.). Nett B. Nortney 93 9 84 G. G. Brodie 94 10 84 E. Kitchener 96 12 84 J. Douglas 98 12 i6 L. TOllo 96 9 87 J. A. Fairhurst 90 2 88 W. Grazebrook 95 5 93 L.May 96 6 90 B, Darwin 87 4. 91 Prize for the bst last nine holes, sectio i one B. Nortney 46 4 41i Ditto in section two, three players tied and divided the prize ( ,ne guin-a) viz G. G. Brodie 49 5 44 E. Ki'.chener 50 3 44 Forhes 50 6 44 la the afternoon a foursome competiti n against bogey under handicap was play d. i-J -st cards returned Stroke Down. B. Darwin and R. W. Henmond. 3 W. Eggar and C. H. Allcock. 9 3 J. Fairhurst an t Coverdale 4 4 E. Lamb and A H. Griffiths 8 4 J. Douglas and E. Kitchener 9 4 E. Holroyd UIUI Jaeger g 5 B. Peytm and A Tonilins 12 5 Maj)r Green ana Teape 4 6 A. B. Saunder-and L, May 4 6 B. Nortney aod H. Lett* 9 6 At 8-30 p.m. the annual general meeting was held at the Literary Institute, Mr C. H. Al co;k pre- siding. Thofo lovsi g members w r i)t,ent Messrs Eggar, J M. Howeil Douglas, \Vebster Forbes, Griffin, Darwin, R. A. Patt -on, Mander, A Tomlins, Major Green, and Dr Banner. After the minu.es of the I isfc annual mnet were read, the followng officials were elected f r the ensuing year Captain, Major Srer-n prei hnt, Mr J. M. Howell; vice-president, Mr B. H. Nlttnder hon. treasurer, Mr A. Tomlins hOêJ. s'cretary, Dr Bonner; committee, Messrs C. H Allcock S. Sanders, D L Howell, F. Lindner, F. Janion,' B. Darwin. Col. R. M. Ruck, and Cap, Lewis. Mr TOMLINS read a statement as t, he financial condition of the Club, audif this y ;r brings as many golfers to Aberdovey as 1900 d I, tae Club ought to be nc to clear eff all the deb. attached to the new Club House. The two principal items of busine s vhich were brought forward were a wat,r aupply for the Club house and the revised scale of f a Regard- ing the water supply, it was decidpd to connect with the m <in, the probable expenditure being probably £ 30. Last year's Committee brought 'orward a suggestion to again put on an eutr nc fee of El Is for gentlemen and 101 6d fur l*di> This was agre <d to. Mr J. M. HOWELL proposed a vote of t asks to Mr C. B. Allcock, the president for the last two years. He had done excellent work f ,r t ie Club and had taken a va^t amouut of trouble to keep golfing matters at Aberdovey in the first class. On Tuesday the Green challenge cup competition took place with club golJ memento. First round, medal play, prizes one guinea, each in sections one and two. Second round, first eight pl yi rs in first round to play v. bogey. Club silver medal to runner up in second round. Cup is presented by Major Green. r f j f irst round. H. E. Coverdale (Southport and Formby) 89 8 81 B. Darwin (Cambridge) 79 4 83 L. May 89 6 83 E. Kitchener 93 10 83 Webster Forbes A- 95 12 83 James Douglas 96 12 84 B. Nortney 94 9 85 E. B. Ifolroyci 98 11 87 W Grazebrook 93 5 88 F. Griffin 102 14 88 ?• H-AJlcock 94 5 g9 fe w P "• -■ 99 9 90 W-3Bennett 100 10 90 T. R. Wilcox 101 11 90 "■ .L 105 15 90 Major Green 93 2 91 R. VV. Hammond 94 3 91 xne second round was played in the afternoon when the cup was won by Mr B. Darwin (Cam- bridge), grandson of the celebrated naturalist, with two down and giving three strokes to bogey. On Wednesday the competition for the Ho'well cup (match play) took place and the results will be given next week.

BLAENPLWYF, LLAN- FARIAN. COMPETITIVE MEETING.—A successful competi- tive meeting was held at Chancery Board School in connection with the Chapel on Friday, March 29th, when a lengthy and entertaining programme was gOde through. There was keen competition in every subject. In spite of the inclemency of the weather, a very large company assembled, who ccnducted themselves on a most orderly manner. la the absence cf Mr J. R James, Aberystwyth, the chair was taken by Mr John Jones, Llwynteg, who performed his duties in an efficient manner. The adjudicators were Music, Mr Do Lloyd, Penparkau reciting, letter-writ- ing, etc., the Rev R. Gwmryn Jones, Trisant. The proceeds were devoted towards a fund for paying some efficient peraon to teach the young how to sing.

Robert and Walter Pattison, managing direc- V?1'?.,? I ^tisons, Limited, the firm of whiskey distillers which failed in 1899, were arrested oa Monday. The precise form of the charges against them has not been disclosed, but they are believed to relate to the flotation of the com- pany.

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