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JactB artb fancies. I A PRONUNCIATION TEST.—" A rough-coated dougb-faced plougimw strode, coughing and hiccoughing though 1 fully through the streets of Scarborough." So you wouldn't t*ke me to be twenty t" said a rich heiress to an Irish gentleman, while dancing. "What would you take me for then?" "For better or worse," replied the sou of the Emeral d Iale. How is the earth divided ? asked a pompous examiner, who had already worn out the patience of the class. By earthquakes," replied one boy, after which the examiner found that he had had enough of that class. "Yes," he said "I attended a bullfight in Mexico once and I thoroughly enjoyed it." I cannot understand how one can enjoy a brutal afifiir of that kind," was the reply. "Nothing brutal about the fight I refer to." Don't you consider it brutal for a lot of Mexicans to wantonly kill a bull T Yea, but in this case a bull killed a lot of Mexicans.' A PROPHECY.—A certain famous Tory M.P. suffered somewhat severely laat week. Mr Labouchere was telling him of the evils of excessive smeking, and giving him good advice. "Oh," said the recipient of Labby'a remarks, leaning over the parapet-they were en the terrace—and puffing contentedly at a hugii briar pipe. I am going to smoke as long as I live." H'm," said his tormentor, significantly, and longer, I expect. JUSTICE GBANTHAM AND THB SMOKER—Mr Justice Grantham is telling a good story at his own expense. He was travelling in a non-smoking carriage when there entered upon the scene a stalwart-looking man, who drew out his cigar-case and promptly lit a rather big cigar. This is not a amoking carriage," said Justice Grantham. "All right, old chap, answered the man, I will jast finish this cigar." His lordship waxed indignant, pulled out his card, handed it to the man, and said he should report him at the next station The smoker quietly put the card in hiti pocket without looking at it aud went on with his weed. At the next station be alighted and went into another carriage. Mr Justice Grantham shouted for the guard and demanded that the man's name and address should be taken, and that he should be summoned. The guard with a porter went to the carriage that was indicated to him, and after a moment's conversation returned to his lordship. 44 Do you know," he said in a confidential whisper, if I were you I would not prosecute that gent. He baa just given .ne his card-here it is-he is Mr Justice Graniham."

tom the papers. The University boat race took place on the Thames on Saturday, when Cambridge got home winners by five lengths in 19min. 22seo. The ratepayers at Bethesda, at a public me eting held on Saturday night, passed a resolution protesting against the proposal to form a separate police district for their neighbourhood, and decided to appeal to the Home Secretary to withhold his consent to such a proposal until the ratepayers have been afforded the opportunity of laying before him their views on the matter. The two daughters of Mr Birnie, the Kyle ligh-house keeper, observing a small sailing-boat containing two men capsize, immediately put off to their assistance in a small boat about twelve feet in length. A nasty choppy sea was running at the time and a strong tide made their task no easy one but notwithstanding these obstacles, the two brave girls succeeded in reaching the drowning men, got them safely on board, and eventually landed them at the lighthouse in safety. There is little doubt that but for their action promptly taken, the two men must have been drowned. A love tragedy was enacted at Colwyn Bay on Monday, a young dressmaker nirned Lilian Keay, a native of Birmingham, being murdered by David R. Richards, her sweetheart, who then committed suicide in a most determined fashion. Miss Keay was going home to dinner just after noon, accompanied by her lover, when the latter suddenly put the muzzle of a revolver against her face and shot her dead. He turned the weapon on himself, but it missed fire. He then took out a raz)r and cut his throat so effectually that he died ih a few moments.

LLANYCR WY8. HORTICULTURAL LECTURES.—Last week the second series of lectures and demonstrations on horticulture took place at the Llanycrwys centre. The subjects treated upon this time were potatoes and tomatoes, peas and beans, crops for small gardens, flowers for the house and garden. The weather during the week was fine ani the attend- ance was very fair. The subject of fruit-growing teems to have taken extremely wall in the district. The grafting operations were eagerly watched and copied, and it will only be a matter of a few years before crab trees are totally extinct in the neighbourhood, as they will have been I cut down for stocks for a varied assortment of the best kinds of apples. The School Board have also laid out the school premises with borders, rockeries, climbers, ornamental trees, and shrubs. Indeed, the grounds as the result of this progres- siveness on the part of the Board, and the untiring efforts of the master, Mr Dan Jenkins, will soon rival the most up-to-date mansion in the locality.

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BARMOUTH. CANTATA.—On Saturday a performance of Stainer's "Crucifixion" was given by St. John's Choral Union accompanied by the Barmoutb String "I Band Orchestra and by Mr Pyemount, the organist, on the organ. VISITORS. -An unusually-large number of visitors have made their appearauce, considering the time of the year. This is doubtless partly accountable by the prevalence of influenza and other complaints in England. To all such, Barmouth offers almost unequalled advantages, sheltered as it is by the friendly range of mountains from the keen east winds. THE EISTEDDFOD.—The prospects for the success of the Easter eisteddfod next Monday are most encouraging. The entrants for all sections are largely in excess of its fore-runners. Six choirs have entered, and in the general muiictl competi. tions from fifty to sixty, while about 140 composi- tions have been received in the literary, poetical, and art sections. Should the weather prove favo"rahlp, the OUCCPSS of the eisteddfod is assured. THE WEATHLFIL. March of many weathers" hax, as u-ual. proved equal to its reputation. There have been experienced alternately warm, sunny d*ys, reminding one of the approach of summer steady down-pours of rain reminiscent of the deluge gusty, tempestuous weather and also a wind with the keen penetrating edge upon it savouring of snow upon the mountain tops and caliing into requisition the great ooata temporarily laid away. THE RATEPAYERS' UNION. -The uncontested election is not less of a triumph for the Union than a victory at the polls. It demonstrates that the voicn of the Union is also the voice of the town. Probably the words used by a respected member the other night, when he characterised theUnion as a clique because the membership list is a compara- tively small one, expressed more than he meant. The power and utility of organisations such as this are not always in ratio of the-r numerical position To take a case in point. The Union numbered bur thirty-seven members at the first District Council election, when they succeeded in carrying victor- iously eight members out of nine and paralysed the power of the old Local Board. The following year the Union swept the board, although its member- ship was but slightly over fifty. This has been repeatedly done, although the membership has never approached 100. Many factors have to be taken into consideration besides the mathematical one, however important that may be in many cases. One is a good, straight, popular programme, unity of purpose, and cohesion in its support, coupled with whole-hearted devotion and organising ability to give effect to i s resolutions and bring its labourq to fruition. The Union has been particularly fortunate in its organizers, some of whom, particu- larly the late Mr W. O. Williams, waa a born organizer of striking abilities. It is to be hoped that this renewal of confidence in the Council will spur them to renewed activity in the pursuance of small but necessary reforms which although not expensive to carry out, yet add materially to the public welfare and convenience. ABKRAMFFRA ROAD.—A correspondent writes— Cannot something be done to prevail upon the County Council to give effect to their own Main Road Committee's recommendation concerning the much-needed improvement to Aberamffra-road ? It cannot be denied for a moment that the present condition of this road, with its sharp angle terminating the steep declivity, is a standing danger to life and limb. Numerous accidents oc- curred at this point during the last season and now the town is on the threshold of another season which may witness a very serious accident. Can- not the Council be brought to a sense of their responsibility .? Probably if a few of the most prominent members of that body were to run the risk of breaking their necks at the place something would be done right speedily to avoid a recurrence of the risk. It should, however, be impressed upon the Council that other people's necks and lives are of csnseqneoce also. One townsman re- marked that had this hill been situated, say at Towyn. the reform would have been carried out long ago. Be that ail it may, its urgency is beyond question. PETTY SESSIONS, FRIDAY, MARCH 21ST.-Before W. J. Morris, W. Ausell, aDd Lewis Lewis, Esqrs. Alleged Cruelty to Animals.—Inspector Kennedy R.S P.C.A., Baogor, summoned D. E. Davies, St. Anne's-square, butcher, for cruelty to a mure, between the 10th February and divers other dates. —Mr R. Guthrie Jones, Dolgelley, appeared for the defence. — John Barnett, bailiff, Ynys Farm Dyffryn, said that the mare was taken to that farm for grazing on the marsh for the winter. There were over forty horses in all grazing. The mare was taken from there on Monday, the 17th February, to Coedybachau. She was not then in as good condition as she was when she was taken to Ynys. He did not give her any hay during the time she was at Ynyv. He did not know any farm where horses worked during the summer and fed were left out during the winter.—David Davies, Beach-road, the owner of Ynys, said he let the grazing to defendant at 2:4 per week for the mare and was not supposed to do anything further than allow it to graze. When the snow came on the ground he offered to sell the defendant hay for the horses, but the offer was not accepted at that time. —A farm servant at Coedybachau said he took the mare to that farm on the 17th February, his master having arranged to give it food for its work. She was in a very low condition when taken from Ynys, and after being at Coedybachau a few days, during which she was unable to get up without assistance, defendant sent food for her. On the Friday following the Monday when she was taken to Coedybachau she was able to walk and was taken to defendant's stables at Barmouth.- P.C. Jones said about noon on Thursday, the 20th February, he saw the mare on a field at Coedy- bachau. She was covered with a tarpaulin and was being fed when lying down. She endeavoured several times to get on to her feet and failed. She was in a very low condition.—P.S. S. Owen cor- roborated the evidence of P.C. Jones and said he gaw the mare in the stable at Barmouth on the 24th. The mare was then held on her feet by means of slings suspended from the roof. She died on the night of the 26th.—Inspector Kennedy said that on the 24th he saw the mare and the defend- ant. The mare was suffering from influenza and was in a very emaciated condition, her legs having swollen gieatly. He, accompanied by P.S. Owen, saw the owner and asked him whpt he intended doing with the mare. He replied that be would call in a veterinary surgeon and if he said nothing could be done, he would have the mare killed. The mare was found dead in the stable on the morning of the 27th. The defendant stated that legally he was perhaps responsible for the condition of t-he M%re, butmorally he was not as he ought to have been told about the condition of the mare. He had seen her himself on the 14th February when she appeared to be all right.—Mr Guthrie Jones said he had witnesses for the defence, but contended that there was no case against the defendant for him to answer. The defendant did not admit that the mare was starved, but had been overfed with solid food after having been taken off grass. He asked the Bench if it was necessary for him to go into the defence, and the Bench saying there was not sufficient evidence against defendant to convict, dismissed the charge. Rates. Seven persons were summoned for neglecting to pay poor rates, but they were all settled out of court, with the exception of two.- In one case against Mr John Davies, Dyffryn, be produced receipts for the payment of more than was due and no order was made.—An order was made against John Morgan Pugh. Education. -Richard Williams, Marine-road, was fined 28 6d for neglecting to send his child to sabool.-Evan Jones, Vigra, Bontdda, was sum- moned but produced a certificate, showing that the child was fourteen years of age and bad passed the 6th standard.—The ease was dismissed. Chimney Fiig. -Griffith Jones, Vrou House, was fined 6s for allowing his chimney to go on fire. Drunkexnm -Robert Morris Roberts, sailor, barmouti), charged by P.C. David Roberts with having been drunk and disorderly on the 15th, and having been fined at the last court 7s 6d, was fined 108 with coats. The Children's Act.-Margaret Davies, London House, Dyffryn, was charged with having sent a boy, aged twelve, her son, for sixpenny woitn of whisky on the 15th March, Saturday evening.— Defendant admitted the charge.-Mttj r Best, the chief constable, stated that the Children's Act came into force on the let January, and he had notified the fact to every lic.nsed holder in the county. In the present case the licensee had not served the child.-Mr Lewis Lewis expressed surprise to find a womau from that district sending a child of tender years to a publio house fur drink.—The Chairman said the Bench could not overlook the matter. They intended fining her not only as a warning to her, but as a warning to others. The fine would be f2 with costs. They allowed until eix o'clock that evening to pay the fine. Transler.-On the application of Mr Oswald Davies, the licence of the Station Hotel aall trans- ferred from Mr George Crump to Mr Samuel Bibh.

PWLLHELI PING-PONG.—A tournament was held at the West End Assembly Rooms on Friday afternoon, the proceeds being in aid of the Pwllheli district nurse fund. Eighteen entered the gents competi- tion and Mr Frank Wheeler took premier honours, defeating the Rev J. T. Lewis in the final. Thirteen ladies competed, and the priz" was won by Miss L es, a visitor, who beat Mrs F. E. Young in th* final. Master Robyns Owen won the priz- open to children under fifteen, for which six competed. TOWN COUNCIL, FRIDAY, MARCH 218T.-Pre- sent: Alderman R. O. Jones, mayor. presiding; Alderman Wm. Anthony and H. P. Jones Councillors R. 1. Parry, W. S. Jones, S. Lloyd, T. Lloyd Ellis, J. G. Simpson Jones, R. Mason Jones, J. W. Hughes, W. Eifl Jones, A. I. Parry, T. Winslow; Messrs Uradoo Davies, deputy clerk Edwatd Jones, borough account- ant; and W. J. Davies, surveyor and inspector. THE TOWN CLERK. The Mayor announced that Mr Evan R. Davies was in London in connection with business affecting the Corporation. THE GREAT SCHEME. Mr W. S. Jonea inquired whether the plana and specifications of the harbour scheme when complete would be submitted to the Corporation ere tenders were invited?—Alderman Anthony said the Council had given the Harbour Committee power to invite tenders.—Mr Samuel Lloyd: The plans and specifications will not come before the Council.— Alderman Anthony Quite so. They will come before the Harbour Committee, and if the latter find them in order they will immediately invite tenders. Mr Richard Roberts, agent to the Hon F. G. Wynn, sent the following letter:—" March 12tb. I have pleasure to inform you that Mr Frederick Wynn is willing to give stone for the above free for one year from the day quarrying begins and after that at a moderate royalty, say, 3d a ton; the site for quarrying to be decided on again. As regards the propoaed road along the Morfa, this is under consideration. The Harbour Committee recommended that the warmest thaoks of the Council should be conveyed to Mr Wynn, and this was agreed to on the motion of Alderman Anthony.—The question of the royalty was discussed. Some of the members thought the Council should ask for a lower charge than 3d, but others pointed out that the letter did not mention 3d definitely and expressed the opinion that there would be no difficulty in coming to an amicable arrangement.—Mr W. S Jones considered it was a matter for the con- tractors of the scheme.—Mr Eifl Jones: But the lower the charge for the stone the lower the tender for the Hork. The Committee reported having considered the draft plan of the new wharf for the Rebecca" Steamship Company and recom- mended that the site should be removed fifty feet lower down, bringing the south-western boundary in line with the proposed site of the Railway Station. The Committee further recommended that the Steamship Company should be ap- proached with a view to the erection of a new and attractive warehouse. — Mr J. W. Hughes seconded the adoption of the recommendations, which were moved by Aldermau Anthony.—Mr R. I. Parry raised the question of title, observing that the Council in granting a site to the Company in return for the present site should be certain of the right of the parties con- cerned to the latter. Personally, he thought the Company should pay for a new site. -Explanations were given by Alderman Anthony .and Alderman H. P. Jones, and the recommendations were adopted without opposition. FINANCIAL. Labour sheets for the fortnight amounting to £23 were passed, and it was agreed to repay E256 principal on loans.-Daring February JE73 was collected in general district rate, leaving £292 recoverable arrears. INCOME TAX. The Deputy-Clerk reported that be attended before the Surveyor of Income Tax on Wednesday to object to the assessment on Corporation values. In the result the assessment was decreased, and the corresponding reduction in the income tax would be E15.-Alderman Anthony inquired what had been done to recover the amount overpaid last year?-The Deputy-Clerk read a letter from the Income Tax Surveyor stating that the Town Council, not having followed up their protest last year by presenting the necessary accounts, they had lost their opportunity of secur- ing repayment.—Alderman Anthony understood that the statute of limitations of the Income-tax Commissioners covered a period of three years and he proposed that an appeal should be made to the Inland Revenue Commissioners. He must say that there had been laxity somewhere, Possibly one official had left it to another, and in the result nothing was done. He trusted there would be nothing of this kind again. The Council hai suffered quite enough through want of system in connection with the borough accounts.—Mr E fl Jones There is no sense in it. Here we have be,n paying for years more money than was necessary.- The Borough Accountant said the accounts for the past three years had now been prepared with the object of laying them before the Commtstiioners. Alderman Anthony When ? The Borough Accountant: Las* week.—Mr E!fI Joni-e It should have been foreseen years ago and not last week.— Alderman H. P. Jones seconded Mr Anthony's proportion, which was carried unanimously, Alder- man Anthony expressing a hope that the petition would be sent forthwith A QUESTION OF TITLE. The Local Government Board wrote sanctioning the purchase by the Council of the properties bought on behalf of the Corporation by Alderman Anthony and the Town Clerk also the re-sale of the properties to the party WHO bought under the impression that they were vested in the Corpor- ation, and who insisted upon getting the title from the Council and not from Alderman Anthony and the Town Clerk as representing the Council.— Alderman Anthony moved the adoption of a recom- mendation by the Public Works Committee that the matter should be finally settled by a special committee. -Tt.is was agreed to, the Mayor, Messrs W. Anthony, J. G Simpson Jones, and T. Winslow being appointed a c,immittee.-It was explained that the committee would among other matters have to settle the question of the costa in con- nection with the writ issued. BUILDINGS. On the recomme datioa of the Waterworks Committee, it was decided to make further claims against builderit for water used for building purposes.-The Surveyor was, on the recommenda- tion of the Sanitary Committee, directed to report upon the byelaws relating to buildings and matters saniary, with the object of bringmg them up-to- date. THE COMING SEASON. The Entertainments Committee reported that Messrs S. Andrews and Son bad signed the agree- ment in favour of vesting the control of eintertain ments at the West End in the Corporation. The Committee recommended that the agreement with Mr Leslie of Bexley to bring a troupe of pierrots to give entertainments alternately at the South Beach and West End under the auspices of the Corporation should be Bigned.—Mr Lloyd Ellis seconded the ad"ption of the report which was brought up by Mr A. I. Parry, and this was agreed to. A PETITION FROM BOAT OWNERS. A petition signed by boat owners was submitted to the Harbour Committee, playing for the removal of a boat belonging to Captain Lewis from Tocyo Brwyn, on the ground that the boatwas a danger to shipping. A communication from Capt. Lewis was also read at the Committee.-Alderman Anthony moved the adoption of the recommenda- tion of the Committee that the petition should be laid on the table Mr A. I. Parry seconded, and it was carried. THE NEW TOWN HALL. The Local Government Board wrote intimating that an inquiry would be held into the application of the Council for sanction to a loan to pay for the new Town and Market Hall.-The report of six committee meetings with recommendations relating to minor building arrangements were presented by Alderman Anthony and adopted. CAEAUGWNYNION BRIDGE. Letters having been read complaining of the approaches to this bridge, it was decided that the Roads Committee should have full power to deal with the matter. EASTER MONDAY. It was arranged to run the Corporation tram- ways on Easter Monday. PANORAMA WALK WALL. Full power was given the Roads Committee to repair, if they deemed it necessary, the wall abutting Brynberllan field, Mr Robsrt Griffith, Brynberllan, having sent a letter stating he was prepared to pay half the cost of the work. CORPORATION STABLES. The question of a site for the Corporation stables was once more considered by the Roads and Tram" ways Committee and the latter strongly urged the Council to adopt the site recommended on the Maes.-Alderman H. P. Jones moved the ad- option of the recommendation and Mr W. Eifl Jones seconded.—Alderman Anthony proposed an amendment that the matter should be deferred, on the ground that the harbour scheme might supply a site which would answer the purpose quite as well.—Mr W. 8. Jones seoonded the amendment for a like reason, and Mr R. I. Parry supported it because he felt that the ratepayers would have quite enough burdens in the near future withou a furoher expenditure of from £500 10 £ 600.—Mr Eifl Joaessaid it was imperative that the Council should have suitable stables without delay, as the present buildings were the very reverse of suitable. He advecated the Maes site because it was the only one available at present, because it was in near proximity to the Corporation tram ways and because later on, when a fire station was built, the site adjoining would be most central. Three years might elapse pre a site on the reclaimed land in cauueetion with the harbour scheme" auld be available.—Mr S. Lloyd supported the ameud ment, feeling that nothing would be lost hy further consideration of a matter of indubitable importance. Ultimately the amendment was carried WATERWORKS LOAN. The"Local Government Board wrote|sanctioning the application of the Council to borrow £ 2,330 for waterworks purpole.. VOTERS' LISTS. A letter from the District Auiitor, pressing for a contribution towards the cost of preparing the voters' lists, was referred to the Finance Committee. -rhe Council sat over two hours.

FARMS IN WESTERN CANADA. HOMES FOB THOUSANDS. AGRICULTURE MADE EASY. UNITED STATES FARMERS TAKING UP LAND.- The renewed efforts of the Hon Mr Sifton, minister of the interior of the Government of Canada, to secure a good class of British emigrants to settle on the vacant lands of Western Canada, is likely to meet with a large measure of success. Mr W. T. R. Preston, the commissioner of emigration, 17, Victoria- street, reports that a great number of app] I cations are daily received and the outlook for the present year is exceedingly good. During the past three years upwards of fifty thousand farmers have gone from the United States and Bettled in Canada, and it would neem that what was good enough for a man who living so near that he was satisfied to move, should be sufficient assurance for the man from Great Britain or Ireland, who is dissatisfied with present con- ditions. Literature descriptive of the country will be forwarded on application to Mr Preston, and it will be found to deal entirely with facts. No roseate colouring. Hundreds of letters are published showing the success that follows fair and honest husbandry. A well-known newspaper writer says The country may be called tbe poor man's paradise, not because of beautiful crops of a maximum of produc- tion on a minimum of effort, though these there are, but because of the tremendous return possible on capital invested. The country abounds with instances of men, yho, with naught but industry and persever- ance to aid them, have acquired competencies. The secret is this—cheapland. In the thickly-settled States, land is worth from 25 dollars to 70 dollars an acre on an average. Up here it may be had almost for the asking. Government land is open to free homestead and C.P.R.R. la°d may be had for 3 dollars an acre. The soil is generally a heavy black loam, varying in depth from ten to thirty-six inches, sufficiently mixed with sand to make it tractable to the plough. Under this there is a clay soil. There is also a great ranch- ing country and millions of head of cattle feed over the ranches. Great herds of six to ten thousand are no uncommon sight. This country is especially adapted to ranching because of climate and grasses. The winters are open and the grass cures on the ground instead of dying down It is seldom neces- sary to winter feed the stock as the snow soon dis- appears under the persevering warmth of the Chinook winds. The district is a rich agricultural and cattle raising country and each year is growing richer for farming. For a man with small capital and with a knowledge of practical farming it offers a great field."

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IF YOU WANT TO KNOW WHERE TO HIRE A REALLY GOOD HORSE AND CARRIAGE, OR TO HAVE A WEDDING OR FUNERAL turned out a credit to you, BENNISON'S is t he place to go to- 63, TERRACE ROAD, or the STABLES, PORTLAND STREET, ABERYSTWYTH. y883 DAVID WATKINS, PLUMBER, PAINTER, PAPER- HANGER, GLAZIER, AND DECORATOR. PAPERHANGINGS. SHEET LEAD, PIPES, AND SANITARY FITTINGS KEPT IN SToCK. CHARGES VERY MODERATE. ALL WORK GUARANTEED ALL ORDERS BY POST OR OTHER- WISE PROMPTLY ATTENDED TO. WORKSHOP I PRIVATE ADDRESS SEA VIEW PLACE. I 7, CUSTOM HOUSE ST. J. MEURIG EDWARDS, MONUMENTAL WORKS, BOW STREET, R.S.O., HAS OPENED A MONUMENTAL SHOW ROOM IN MAHKET STKRE^, ABERYSTWYTH. Mr Edwtrds will b.. in at endance every Monday. Enquiries can be addressed to him at the Market Ballor Bo", Street. ESTIHATKS FREE. a664 IIIUH CLASS TAILORING D. JONES lIe showing a very fine range of the Newest Mate- rials, now just to hand; select in design and quality; suitable for gentlemen's wear, at very moderate Prices. 'i' LADIES' TAILORING. For ladies' wear a very extensive range of Patterns are to hand in COSTUME CLOTHS, SERGES, HOME- SPUNS, VESTINGS, Ao. Ladies on placing then orders for these can confi- dently rely on having them made by tailors on our own premises correct in every detail; at very low Prices. ESTIMATES ON APPLICATION. NoM THE ADDBBSS- 5. CHALYBEATE STREET, ABERYSTWYTH. REGINALD WORTHINGTON, REGISTERED PLUMBER, GAS & HOT WATER FITTER. Sanitary Fittings, Sheet Lead, Pipes, etc., always kept in stock. Charges very moderate. All work guaranteed. Orders executed on the shortest notice. 1 ADDRESS GEORGE STREET. WORKSHOP QUEEN'S ROAD, ABERYSTWYTH J NEW MARKET HALL, ] ABERYSTWYTH. FURNISHED with STALLS for Batter, Cheese, and Egg Merchants, Corn Merchants, Crockery Dealers, Flannel Merchants, Vendors of Toys, Itc. FIRST-CLASS CONCERT AND BALL ROOM With Seating Accommodation for 600 Persona Every Convenience for School Treats and Private Parties. Catering undertaken for Excursionists, &c. Arrangements can be made for Boiling Water, use of Crockery, Cutlery, &c. Sufficient Tables to Seat about 300 at One Sitting. D. M. HAMER, PROPRIETOR. LOVEDAY, PAINTER, PLUMBER, GLAZIER, Axio PAPERHANGER. SHEET LEAD, PIPE, and aU the LATEST SANITARY APPLIANCES kept in Stock. An inspection of our Pattern Books is invited. ESTIMATES FREE. MODERATE CHARGES. Private Address— 17, QUEEN STREET. Workshop— EAGLE COURT, QUEEN ST. Criccieth. THE GEORGE HOTEL, CRICCIETH, NORTH WALES. COMPLETELY re-built and refurnished thdoughout by Mesa- Maple and Company. All modern conveniences. Baths, etc. Sanitary arrangements believed to be perfect. For further particulars, and Tariff apply to the Manageress. FISHING TACKLE. GRIFFITH P. WILLIAMS THE EIFION, CRICCIETH. FTTTEST SELECTION OF FLIES AND TACKLE OF EVERY DESCRIPTION IN SOUTH CARNARVONSHIRE. A larre stock of Rods, Reels, Baskets, Trout, and Salmon Fliea, Gut Casts, Lines, etc. Special Flies made to pattern. Prompt attention given to post orders. Licences issued. Every information given. N.B.-G. P. W. is the sole agent for S. Allcock and Co., Limited, Redditch. jusints5 bbrts.6ts. THE FURNISHING WAREHOUSE, „ GREAT DARKGATE STREET BEST VALUE IN FURNITURE. J. LEWIS EVANS, CABINET MANUFACTURER, UPHOLSTERER. MTTLQ • AND UNDERTAKER, ^5 pabAic that he ha« always a large stock of Furniture, etc., made on the premises. Am mspectioa invited. Workmanship Guaranteed. MINES AND QUARRIES SURVEYED, LEVELLING 1"0& WATER COURSES, &c. Plans and Sections prepared. For terms, apply W. A. NORTHEY, w331 ABERYSTWYTH ESTABLISHED lfiii EVAN SIMON GENERAL TAILOR. WOOLLEN DRAPER, ww* POST OFFICE, LLANBADARN FAWR. ,.«Ve„7>de(?ription °l Ge?t,eaieD'B C.othing on the most jas nable terms. Breeohes and Liveries of all kinds Mourning Suits, etc., eto. All Prices charged are the lowest possible for n«d aualltv and first-rat* workmanship quwuy Atfent for ANDER80W8 *RMY AND ADM IRA ITT WATERPROOF. DAVID PHILLIPsT CARRIAGE PROPRIETOR, TERRACE ROAD & NORTH PARADE POSTING STABLES, BEGS to call the attfnti n of the Inhabit- ants of the Town and District Vo his large assortment of coioveyances. u-rSuIiIrN(lCARRlAGES A SPECIALITY. FUNhRAL & MOURNING COACHES KEPT. TERMS REASONABLE. Private Addre88- 31, MARINE TERRACE. ABERYSTWYTH. COUGH MIXTURE. TRY ROBERT ELLIS'S COUGH MIXTURE AND CREST TONIC IQjd and 2s 3d per bottle, post free. J. EVANS, (Late Cutter with D. Jones, 5, Chalybeate-strwt), TAILOR AND LADIES' COSTUMIER, 14, GREAT DARKGATE ST., ABERYSTWYTH. J.E. holds First-class Diploma for cutting Ladies and Gents' Garments. dOl TAILORING ESTABLISHMENT 13, PIER STREET, ABERYSTWYTB DAVID JAMES. Suitings, Ooatinga, Trouseringo, Ac., in the beat fashion and at reasonable prices Cricketing and Boating Suits made to order on the Skortest Notice. #usit. ABERYSTWYTH. MRS CHARLES PANCHEN (Miss EUNKK WILLIAMS), Sen. Honours Cert. RECELVR„J°PILS FOR PIANOFORTE, SINGING, and THEORY, at the STUDY, NBw- bTBKKT. Pupils successfully prepared for the various public eliminations. Next term begins January 13th, 1902. Private Address 6, LAURA PLACE. MR CHAS. PANCHEN (HON. LOCAL EXAMINER, ROYAL COLLEGE OF MUSIC), ORGANIST & CHOIRMASTER ST. MICHAEL'S PARISH CHURCH, GIVES LUSONS IN PIANOFORTE ORGAN, AND SINGING AND IOCIW: KNOAGKVJENT8 FOB CONCERTS. Terms on Application, Next term begins January 13th, 1902 6, LAURA PLACE, ABERYSTWYTH. MISS PHILLIPS; OERT. R.A.M., ROM., AND TRIJITY COLLEGE, LONDON ORGANIST OF WESLEY CHURCH, With experience in successfully preparing for the above Examinations, Receives Pupils for Organ, Pianoforte, and Singing. Terms on application. Next term begins January 16th, 1992. ADDREss-34, PIER STREET. o371 PORTMADOC. BARMOUTH, & CRICCIETH. MR. J. CHAS. McLEAN, A.R.O.O. [Formerly Pupil of Sir Walter Parratt. Organist to tbe KiHg and Sir Frederick Bridge, Organist of Westminster Abbey); Organist to the City Temple Welsh Festivals, London, and formerly Professional Accompanist to the Gwalia Male Voice Choir and the Kymric Ladies' Choir, London, Gives Lessons in Pianoforte and Organ Playing, Harmony, Counterpoint, Pianoforte Accompaniment, d m S°.10 Sinking, kc. Pupils prepared for tbe Associated Board, R. A.M. and R.C.M., Trinity CoI1 and I.S.M. Exams. Lessons may be Commenced at any time. BARMOUTH visited on Tuesdays. CRICCIETH visited on Wednesdays. FESTINIOG likewise visited. Also accepts Engagements as Adjudicator, Accompanist, etc. Terms on application. ADDRESS z5231 6, BANK PLACE, PORTMADOC. (lbucation. BSFtrsrivYra GERMAN LESSONS; AT-SO LESSONS IN VIOLIN PLAYING FOR BEGINNERS (STRICTLY MODERATE TERMS) CIVEN BY F. P. SOHWEIKHER, FAIRLBA, LOVEDEN-ROAD ABERYSTWYTH. a3S6 BALA. BALA COUNTY SCHOOL. Head Master— J. C. EVANS, M.A., Formerly Powis Exhibitioner siad Scholar Jesus College, Oxford, and late Assistant Malter at. Chriet College, Brecon). ASSISTANT v i "Aotliao » RICHARD WILLIAMS, B.A. (University of Wales), D. J. O'HARA (Royal University of Ireland), Seholar and Prize. man of Queen's College, Galway. NEW BUILDINGS admirably fitted wit every convenience for boarders. Many pupils of this School have won scholar- ships at the University Colleges and Distinctions in various public examinations. ■Distinctions in Oxford Local Examination*. Among the 8cniors Certificates of exemption ID Responsions (the First Exami. a* Oxford University). »• «• J Place «* England in English »» 42nd and 50th „ „ English. ii it 33rd place in all England in Religious Knowledge. JuniOr8 7th, 13th and 24th in all England in Greek. » II 7th, 17th, 30th ft 58th U Latin. « 11th, 36th, 39th, 42nd an* 58th in English. 36th pLtoa in all Baglanr in Mathematics M 24th and 25th Religions Knowledge. For further particulars apply to the Head-Master Board and Taition (inslasive charge), £a8 peJ annum. n.catin. ABERYSTWRTH ABERYSTWYTH HIGH SCHOOL. CAERLEON HOUSE. ESTABLISHED OVER 50 YEARS. PBIKOIPH MISS RHODES (Successor of Miss Trubshaw). Efficient staff of Masters and resident Enfflish and Foreign Mistresses. Popils prepared for London Matriculation, Oam- ndge Local, Associated Board of Royal Aeademv of Music and Royal College of Music, Trinit' College, and other examinatiwis. Physical Training, Hockey, and Tennis. HIGH SCHOOL FOR (JIRLfi, VICTORIA HOUSE, VICTORIA (MARINE) TERRACE, ABERYSTWYTH. SEPARATE KINDERGARTEN. PRINCIPAL MISS KATE B LLOYD, Certificated Mistress, Governesses^ °f highly'qu&lified T REFERENCES— Thos. Jones Esq B. A. H M. Inspector of Schools, Llanelly; The Rev. O. Evans, D.D., v O OL _J. v Cross. London. E. H. Short, Esq, H.M. Inspector, Aberystwyth. Principal Roberts, M.A., U C W Prinoipal Prys, M.A., Trevecca College Dr Scholle, Aberdeen University. Rev. T. A. Penry, Aberystwyth. Pupils prepared for the London and Welsh Matriculations, Oxford and Cambridge Looal Examinations, kc. For Terms, tc., apply PRINCIPAL HIGH SCHOOL FOR GIRLS, BOARDING & DAY SCHOOL, 14 and 15, SOUTH MARINE TERRACE, ABERYSTWYTH, — PRINCIPAL MRS MARLES THOMAS Pupils have very successfully passed various public examinations. The course of work is especially arranged with a view to preparation for the University Oolleee where scholarships have already been obtained. Great attention is paid to Physical Education. GYMNASIUM & SWEDISH DRILL BARMOUTH. BARMOUTH COUNTY SCHOOL tfolt BOYS AND GIBL8). HEADMASTER EDMUND D. JONES, M.A. (Loiro.), SCIENCE MASTER J. T. MORGAN, INTER. ScI. (LoND.). SENIOR MISTBESS: MISS M. A. JORDAN-JONES, B.A. (Loro.) ASSISTANT MISTRESS MISS A. M. AINSBURY Cambridge Teachers' Certificate), TEACH EH Of OOOKKKY MISS A. DANIEL TEACHER OF MCSIO MISS F. WILLIAMS. School Feel, f.1 10a per term payable in advance; Stationery, 2a. CHIEF SUCCESSES DURING 1901. The Principal's Scholarship of 90 per Mama and an Exhibition of £10 per annum at University College of Wales, Aberystwyth; the two Ooanty Exhibitions of £ 10 each the two Rendel Exhibi- tions (for Merioneth) of £10 each one London Matrioalation Certificate two Honours Certificates and three Senior Certificates of the Central Welsh Board. Prospectus, ts., on application from the HEAD MASTER, or from J. LLOYD, Clerk. CJ- FESTINIOG. FESTINIOG COUNTY S C H 0 0 L (DUAL). HEADMASTER Ma FRANK P. DODD, M.A. (Lond.), Late Vice-Master cf New College, Eastbourr*. ASSISTANTS MR JOHN GRIFFITH, B.Sc. (Lond. Hone.), Senior Science Master. MISS J. ISABEL M DAVIES, B.A. (Lond.). Miss FRANCES E. HISSETT, MR ROBERT GRIFFITH, C.M. MR J. LLOYD ROBERTS, B.Sc. Mr J. ITHEL P. THOMAS (Uoiv. of Wales). COOKERY AND LAUNDRY WORK Miss JANE THOMAS. The Premises are handsome and commodious, including Classrooms, excellent-equipped Chemical and Physical Laboratories, Science Lecture Room and Preparation Room, Dark Room, Work Shop, &c. Pupils are prepared for the Universities, the Professions, Civil Service, and Commercial life. A special course of Technical Education has also been provided for pupils intending to enter upon au industrial career. The successes during the year 1901 include an entrance Exhibition of £10 per annum at the Uuiversity Ccllege of Wales, Aberystwyth, and thirty-one certificates of the Central Welsh Board as fallows :—Three Honours Certificates, with three distinctions; Twelve Senior Certificates, with twenty distinctions Sixteen Junior Certificates, with twenty-five distinctions. The Autumn term commenced on Monday, September 16th. Fees :-TaitiOD, il per term Stationery, 2s 3d per term. Entry forma, etc., may be received from the Head Master, or from us, B. O. JONES AND DAVIES, Solicitors, Blaenau Featiniog, Blaenaa Festiniog, Clerks to the Governors. Sept. 25th, 1901. yl38 TOWYN. TOWYN COUNTY SCHOOLU IN commodious and permanent buildings L consisting of Class Rooms, Physical and Chemical Laboratories, all eqsipped with the best apparatus procurable; alao_a Workshop, Kitchen and Laundry for Technical Instruction, SUCCESSES DURING 900. London Inter. B.Sc., I (lot division); London Inter. B.A., I (2ød diviti,,) London Matriculation, 3; Oxford Local Junior Certificate, 11 Cambridge Local Junior Certificate, 1; Central Welsh Board Junior CertlCateB, 9 (7 distinctions); Central Welsh Board eulor Certificates 4 (12 dis- tinctions) Central Welsh Board Honours Certifi- cates, 6; 15 distinctions); Queen's Scholarship, 1; Bank Eotranoe, 5 Pitman's Elementary Short- band oeruncate, 2; Local Examinations of the R.A.M. *nd R.C.M., 1 lower diviaiOla, t prepara- tory e Board of Education Advanoed Certifi- cates 5 firsts, 9 seconds, SCHOLARSHIPS, ow. „ One Rendel Exhibition of flO; one Connty Inhibition of :Elo Principal's Scholarship of 00 and two E20 Scholarships at the University College 0* Wales; and the Rendel Scholarship of 0 £ O awarded to the best pupil in the County Schools ol Merioneth, Montgomery, and Cardigan. Tuition Fees, fh per smam Boarders received by the Headmaster. Prospectus and particulars on application. Mr E. J. ZVANS, Clerk to its Gvrarncm.