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ads anti Jfanrks. Lady The parrot I bought from you yesterday morning is dead. W hat explanation can you give ? Dealer Grlt.c;ons 'e must 'ave 'eard the price I Bold itn' for—an' died of a broken 'eart." Gordon (to his gardener, who had been to the seaside for a we-k): What kind of weather did you have, Mac ?" M'.c There was only wan shoor, sir but it lasted a' the time." Mamma [to Flossie, who has been lunching with a littii- friend) I hope you were very polite, JFlossie, at the table, and said, Yes, please," and No, thank you." Flossie Well, I didn t say No' thank you M-iudie's papa is night editor on a newspaper, a fact which Maudie apparently hasn t learned for when someone asked her a few days ago what her father did for a li»'iug, she replied I dive it up. I fink he's a burglar, 'c,wse he's out all night." Why, pa, this is rosst beef," exclaimed little Willie at dinner on the evening when Mr Chaump. leigh "as present as the guest of honour. "Of cc,ur.ge,aid the father, What of that Wby, you told mr. this morning that you were going to bring a mutton head home for dinner this evening."

cfrom the Papcts. At Dewsbury a baby, three months old, has been killed by two boys, each aged about three years, who gashed the infant's face with a table-knife. Developments are about to be commenced in the Lancashire coal trade in the shape of sinking half-a-dozen new mines and the tapping of addi- tional seam in existing collieries in the Wigan, Bolton, and Leigh areas. These developments, it is stated, will involve an outlay running into seven figures, and continued employment for at least 2,000 men will be provided. A sailor and a young woman were married on Sunday morning at Islington and the event at- tracted 20 000 or 30,000 persons. The actual cere- mony, which tock place at Christ Church, New North-road, was of the ordinary character but the fact that the bride and bridegroom and the guests were to partake of the wedding breakfast in the window of a shop in th" Essex-road brought the immense crowd of sightseers. A young man was returning to his home in King's-lane, Lakenham, Norwich, late on Sunday night, when he stumbled across an object lying at hia gate. On making an extmination he found that it was a girl with her throat cut. He ran off for the police, but had not reaceed the end of King's- lane before he found a man lying on the pathway with his throat cut. The man was breathing, but appeared to be dying. The police and a surgeon were quickly on the spot. The man was removed to the hospital, were it was found that his con dition was most serious the windpipe being severed. The girl, who was identified as Edith Fitt, aged eighteen, was dead. Her body was lying within a short distance of her own house. The man was found to be Samuel Nelson, 23, a cabinet maker and ex-soldier. He had been keeping company with the deceased girl.

TIREFILAN. TjaF, ScuooLs.-There in no doubt that the Elementary School has in the past su feredfrom want of suitable accommodation for_ the.School master, for no school can possibly be complete without a house of residence within easy distance of the school. The project of building a re^denc has for some time been mooted, and to oring that project to a stage nearer another sale of work was orgamzed and, thanks to the energy and indefatigable exertions or Mrs TMmunds Trefllan Rectory, the large stall in ?he Schoolroom on Wednesday, February 4th, carried an abundance of fancy and useful goods, Ses to suit all pockets. The lucky bag, containing considerably over 600 use^u^r and managed by that genial young lady, Miss Florence Lewes of Llanlear, was a source of great amusement and financial gain. The freshment table was set out >\ith all kinds o tastv viands and was presided over by Miss Wnfiams (Nantcwnlle Vicarage), Mrs Morris iT lanvbvther Vicarage), and Miss Davies (Gart eli) The sale was a great success and was_we patronized by the neighbotirhood; and as the weather was favourable and Wednesday a hn.1f- holidlay at Lam eter many Lampeter friends attended and renxl red great bnancial assistance. Contributions were received towards the tea mawr; Miss Evans, Red Sellick, Post Office; Mrs Llew 9' DYlwv'nbrain • Mrs Rose Mount; Miss Davies-Ll'dwells' Pen- Howells, Blaenrhiwfallen Miss Howells^eariy glogan and Miss Hovvells, Rhy T w in til the money desired for the house w now & hand, and the chief requ!rement at prese ■small portion of land on which to build and.it hoped that Mrs Lewes of Llanlear wui w her way to give the land required for the gooa qu of the school and benefit of the Church.

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NSOLGHSLLEY THE AUDIT.—Mr W Griffiths, the local Govern- inent auditor, and his staff held thtir au i^ >•« week at the Union Workhouse for the panshe. ariNFLUENZA.-Many of the inhabitants of th* towa are suSeiing from influenza. The attack this year fortunately is very light. PENNY READING. -A successful" Penny ReetO- ing was held at the National School in aid of the annual Sunday School trip fund WESLEYAN LITERARY SOCIETY.—At the w^l>^1y meatiug of the Literary Society in the unavoidable absence of tne Chairman (the Rev D Thomas), the chair was occupied by Mr Richard Brown, vice- president. Several papers WdtJ read by members on different subjects.. THE JESUITS.—At the weekly meeting of the ,g C M "Literary fscciety held on Friday evening Mr R Jones Griffith in the chair, an interesting lecture was delivered on the Jesuits, by the Rv Ernest Jones. COMPETITIVE MEETING.—Several competitive metting were held this ana last we-k in the sountry around. Ooe thing noted in connection witri them was the late hour they were brought to an end. Several of them were not over until ne.rly midnight. LECTURE.—" The Way to Heaven was the eubject of an illustrated lecture given on Wednes- day by Mr D Lewis, before the Ebenezer Baod of Hope. The lantern was manipulated by Mr H P Jones. TEMPERANCE MEETING.—At the weekly meeting held on Wednesday evening under the presidency of the R-?v W Parri Hu vt s, an address was delivered by the Rev J Eiddon Jones, Bangor, explanatory of the new licensing laws. On the proposition of Mr R C Evans, seconded by Mr Hu, h Owen, a hearty vote of thanks was accorded Mr Jones. URBAN DISTRICT COUNCIL, TUESDAY, FEB- RUARY 17TH.—Present Dr John Jones (chair- man), Messrs R Richards, J Edwards, R Edwards, D Meredith, W Hughes, D H Jones; D T Lloyd with R Barnett (clerk), W Jones (surveyor), and E R Jones (collector). COUNTY SCHOOL GOVERNORS. A letter was received from Mr Guthrie Jones, solicitor, acknowledging his appointment as a re- presentative of the Council on the Governing Body of the County School and expressing his apprecia- tion of tJe Council's confidence. NEW PAVEMENT. It was decided that a pavement should be con- structed in front of Mervinian House, and tenders were invited. SANITARY CONDITIONS. The Medical Officer (Dr Hugh Jones) submitted a long and important annual report, of which a summary is appended. In regard to the general character of the district,he said the population was 2,437, as compared with 2,470 in 1891, showing a decrease of 33. He was disposed to believe. however, that there had been no decrease in 1902 compared with 1901, as the mining industry in the adjoining neighbourhood had been unusually active, and many of the miners who found em- ployment were compelled to live in the urban district owing to the scarcity of suitable work- men's dwellings in the rural district. The population for 1902 might be taken as 2,450. With the exception of the mining population the in- habitants were, for the most part., engaged in the ordinary occupations of an agricultural market town. Flannel manufacture was now carried on on a smaller scale than ever, but there were still seveial tanners' and fell-mongers' yards in active work. Dr Parsons described the district in his re- port in 188S The surrounding country is mountainous, the town lies at the bottom of a deep valley, rising also on the steep southern slope of the valley, having therefore an aspect to the north. Immediately to the south Cader Idris rises to the height of 3,000 feet, and the lower slopes around the town are covered with wood. Through the main valley runs the river Wnion, and this is joined by a smaller stream, the Arran, which comes down from Cader Idris through the town with rapid descent." Both stieam* are described by Dr Parsons as being liable to overflow their banks and flood the neighbouring houses, but the local authority had now succeeded in preventing that undesirable occurrence, although the situation of the town must be still considered to be more or less sunless and damp in w nter. The surface soil rested on rocks of silurian age, a kind of imperfect slate. At the bottom of the valley the rock was covered with gravelly and loamy debris. There were registered 79 births, 44 males, and 35 females, and there was a substantial increase. There were registered from all causes 40 deaths, showing a most unfavourable increase com- pared wiih 1901. He thought that was a strong reason why the Authority should devote more attention to the defective hygienic conditions which still abounded in the district. The moat potent cause was the insanitary condition of many dwelling houses and their surroundings. It was and to think that many of the dwellings whbh he had condemned in previous years still remained as bad and as unwholesome as ever. He had appealed to the Council to deal with the houses referred to as an insanitary area and carry out a small improve- ment scheme under the Housing of the Working Classes Act. The Authority should grapple more thoroughly with that important matter which vitally concerned the health and comfort of the inhabitants. It was out of reason that the house s should be allowed to remain in the same con dition year after year. He hoped the Councij* would give it serious and careful consideration • Three deaths were registered as due to diarrhoea which was generally regarded as "filth disease,' or, in other words, associated with defective sanitary conditions. A special incidenee was tha t the three deaths were those of young children under one year of age, and it should be borne in mind that insanitary conditions of all kinds im- paired the vitality and increased, the mortality among children more than among grown-up persons. The infant mortality was a forcible evidence of the insanitary conditions. It was also noteworthy that the rate of infant mortality in the small urban district of Dolgelley during 1902 was exactly what it was for the whole of London in the same period. In regard to grown up persons, his observations led him to think that among the inhabitants, the proportion of persona beyond middle age was above the average of the kingdom at large. There was a growing tendency among the younger people to migrate to South Wales, England, and other countries. The chief respiratory diseases, exclusive of phthisis, were certified as having caused three deaths, as com- pared with six in the previous year. He repeated that the condition of the dwelling houses had a direct influence upou the incidence as well as the mortality from those diseases. Phthisis was the cause of three deaths, as against six. Four deaths were registered as being due to the other allied tubercular diseases. He had dealt somewhat fully in his two last annual reports on the causation of phthisis and other tubercular diseases, and would now only remind the Council of the ever-iucreasing importance of the subject. Everything should be done to prohibit the promis- cuous habit of spitting, which was not only filthy, but dangerous also. Fresh air and sunshine were great enemies of consumptive germs and therefore all should be taught from infancy to sleep in bed rooms where the windows were left open day and night. Whatever difference there might be be- tween human and bovine terberculosis, an effort should be made to bring about that happy millennium when cattle shall be con-tubercular and when there shall no longer be any need for sterilizing the milk which was intended for human consumption. For the present, however, it would be well for the Authority to do all in its power to protect the milk supply of the district by making regulations for the control of dairies, cow sheds, and milk shops, as he had previously recommended. The public should also be pro- tected against tuberculous meat by confining the slaughtering of animals to public abattcirs where the meat could be officially examined and in- snected. Four cases of diphtheria were notified and five of scarlet fever. It was encouraging to note that the number compared favourably with the previous year, when there were thirty- ne cases of infectious diseases. An entire absence of enteric fever was particularly noteworthy, for in- teric fever mortality was naturally regarded even by the highest authority as one of the best tests-, of the sanitary cnndition of a district. Therefore, he impressed upon the Council the necessity of remedying all the insanitary conditions which tendec. to foster the disease by producing soil ncllution. Among those conditions, he mentioned defective house and yard drainage, and sewerage, unpaved or badly-paved yards around houses, allowing refu-e to pollute the soil, and above all, defective privy middens. He added that the good public water supply had mainly contributed to the practical absence of enteric fever and in his c-xain- ination of the diphtheria cases, the Medical Officer found that in one house the closet apartment was without ventilation of any kind, so that any sewer gas which could escape would inevitably con- taminate the air of the sleeping room and it was not surprising that they should have periodical visits of diphtheria in such places. He had appealed to the Council to see that in all instances they should de- mand the removal of such a dangerous combination. He had previously drawn attention to t hat propprty and he hoped that those matters would be seriously attended to in the interests of the health and com- fort of the inhabitants. The five cases of scarlet f«ver did not appear to be directly associated with each other. Before leaving the question of in- fectious diseases, he would again for the third time the advice given by Dr Parsonp, which to the effect that the Authority should wa9 0l°a a place for the isolation of cases P°f fn annaratus for the disinfection of clothing aDd bedding- Lately, he had strongly impressed the Council the necessity of providing a small °? J?nre suitably situated for the isolation of S S* because he felt that the district was small-pox, ciaI danger from the number of exposed P an(j going from other centres KK rSSaita. He ™ ,,ats STtS SI so far a3ted on hU advic a. to appoint a committee to confer with the olh,r sanitary authorities in the Union. The matter was certainly urgent and deserved the speedies' possible consideration. The district had ;), public Water supply furnished by a private company. The water was excellent in quantity throughout the year, and never failed. Tile pressure, however, had been inadequate to supply uninterruptedly a few houses in the more elavatsd parts of the town owing to the condition of some of the mains. The Council were now in communication with the Water Company with the view of purchasing the undertaking, and it vtas most desiraole that every sanitary authority should possess and control the public water supply of its own district. He was informed that the condition of the mains would be immediately attended to at-, the close of the negoci ations. There were no common lodging-houses, but a properly-constructed and well-conducted one was much needed owing to tha large number of vagrants who passed through. Small-pox was now undoubt edly being spread about the country by that class of persons and it was impossible to exercise any control over them except where they would be under the direct supervision of the sanitary officials. Ashes and house refuse were removed systematically three times a week and emptied into a field bordering on the Arran and Wnion. After having been sorted in some faaion, they were arranged so as to prevent the rivers over- flnving their banks and flood the town. The danger was that those "made soils" should at some future time be used as building sites. A more modern and satisfactory method cf dealing with the refuse was by means of proper refuse destructors, where it was rendered harmless and inoffensive by burning. The main sewers were of stone with semi circular brick inverts and nearly all the branches were now of pipes. The sewage, after passing through a nominal settling tank, was discharged into the Wnion below the town. tn previous reports, he had expressed a wish that the outfall should be extended further away. After consideration, however, he was of opinion that step would only be a poor palliative remedy for the existing trouble, and he was compelled to tell the Authority that the'r antiquated method of discharging crude s -wage into a stream was not only illegal, but also most objectionable and un- satisfactory on sanitary grounds. Measures should be taken to properly purify the sewage before it was discharged and that could be best accom plished on the bacterial system. He hoped that the Council would give the most serious con- sideration to the matter, especially so as several complaints had been made of nuisances resulting from the condition of the present outlet. It was quite easy to understand why such should be the case during dry weather, because then the sewage would be a large proportion 1 of the whole volume of the river water. It would, therefore, be a grand thing for the town if the District Council at the beginning of the new century were to show to the whole world that they were determined to be abreast of the times in sanitary matters by carrying out a scheme for the bacterial treatment of the sewage as would meet with the approval ot the Local government JDOsra. The main sewers were constantly well flushed with large volumes of water from the Arran, and some of the branch sewers were supplied with flushing tauks. A new automatic tank had been provided at M Aestelaran -terrace. It would be remembered that the Council decided to provide a flushing tank for the Mount Pleasant sewer, and he regretted that that resolution had not been carried out. In some instances, the ventilation of the sewers had been further improved by shafts carried up above the tops of the houses. Complaints had been made ,tbout the sanitary conveniences of the Infant Board Schools, but those had now been remedied, and complaints were also made about objectionable smells arising from the drain on the road to Pen- arlag. After investigations, it was found that the smell arose from the presence of a large growth of fungi around the stnmpa of old trees which we-e cleared away, and no complaint had been made since. He regretted that the construction of the new sewer from Drylldybedd-road had not been carried out, although tenders were invited. The sauitary condition of the Police Station had been greatly improved, an entirely new and satis- I factory system of drainage having been carried out on his advice and under the supervision of the Inspector. The drainage of all the houses in Ivy-court, Park lane, and some others immediately adjoining still remained most defective, as he had frequently pointed out. The condition of the drains of the lower p\rt of Uppeifield-street was also unsatisfactory, but the work was now on hand. The streets and thorough- fares had been materially improved. From six to seven hundred tons of macadam had been put down and the work carried out under the super- vision of the Inspector. It was important that the thoroughfares should be kept as free from stagnant water as possible, and that, together with surface cleanliness, were of considerable hygienic value. Something had been done and a great deal left undone in regard to the housing. As he had before stated, the housing question very often re solved itself into an unnousing one. r or instance, in one case last year where a house was closed upon his advice as being unfit for habitation, the occupiers removed to another, which was equally unfit. He had dealt with the houses in Ivy- court in 1900 and 1901, but they were still in the same dangerous condition. Be did not see that the Council had grappled with sufficient firmuess and thoroughness the housing question, and he again appealed to the Committee to carry out his recommendations. He must also impress the necessity of enforcing the bylaws with respect to new streets and buildings. It was no earthly use having bylaws unless their provisions were en- forced. The workshops and bake-houses had been inspected and considered satisfactory. No home- work of any kind was carried on by out-workers in their own dwellings. In concluding, ha submitted what be called an idealprogramme which might most profitably occupy the Council's time for the jext few years. H^ appealed to the members as men of business and intelligence to tackle the various itena, so that they might feel, when the time came for them to retire from their labours, that they had accomplished something which weuld be of lasting benefit. If the programme was seriously considered and pluckily tackled, he ventured to predict that the sanitary conditions of the old town of Dolgelley would be second to none in the whole of the United Kingdom. -Mr D. T. Lloyd proposed that the report should be referred to a committee. -Mr John Edwards thought the Medical Officer's programme had pre- pared enough work for the Council for at least five years. The Council should certainly take one of the important questions to begin with and that was the purifying of the sewerage. There was one favourable aspect to the report regarding the mortality among persons sixty-five years old and upwards, but it was explained that they migrated and that fact lessened the comfort which might be derived. The fact that there was no case of typhoid fever was, however, comforting. He be- lieved that the report ought to be considered by the whole Council rather than by a committee.— Mr Richards thought the Committee might render some assistance when the report came under the consideration of the Council.—Mr Edwards pointed out that the Medical Officer had provided a pro- gramme and there was no need for a committee to draw any conclusions.—Mr D. H. Jones said the report was an able one and contained truths with which they were all acquainted. He thought the Council had not done its duty towards the town for the reason that the members were afraid of offending some by ordering them to take down the houses. He agreed that it would be necessary to have a special meeting to consider the report and to do somethiug instead of talking all the while.- Ultimately it was agreed to refer the report to a committee, consisting of Messrs J. Edwards, D. Meredith, and D. H. Jones. MAIN ROADFC A letter was read from the Barmouth District Council suggesting that a conference of urban councils' should be held in regard to main roads.— The Chairman said he was sorry that the County Council should have taken the step of giving evidence before the Departmental Committee, but there was nothing to lose by appointing a committee.—It was then agreed that the committee should consist of Messrs W Hughes, R Richards, and D H Jones.— A communication was also read from the County Clerk asking the Council to appoint a deputation to meet the Main Roads Committee.—Mr J Edwards proposed that the request should be acceded to, for the reason that the County Council had not done so before. If they had done so, the step would have saved unnecessary friction.—The following were ap- pointed Messrs J Edwards, R Edwards, and D H Jones.-The Council resolved into committee to consider the steps to be taken by the deputation. APPOINTMENT. The Medical Officer and the Inspector were formally re-appointed for the ensuing year.

EXECUTION AT WREXHAM. At Ruthin on Tuesday morning William Hughes (42), a collier, of Rhos Robin, near Wrexham, was executed for the murder of his wife, Jane Hannah, in November. The man served three months imprisonment for deserting his family, and on his release walked six miles to his home and shot the woman dead with his double-barred gun. At the trial the plea of insanity was set up. When sentenced to death Hughes said, Thank you, sir." The execution was carried out by Billington.

To drink common Cocoa is little less than an abomination, as those who know of what uncocoa- like ingredients such hodge-podges are composed can well testify. For general drinking at meal times, and even between meals, nothing could be more bneficial than MAZAWATTEE COCOA while for nourishing the system and bracing it for exertion it possesses very exceptional qualifications. GORDON STABLES, C.M., M.D B A.

llALA. LITERARY SOCIETY.—The weekly meeting of th- t cli.p,l Literary S, ciety was held last rtiU'sdnv evening, under fhe pre,i,l-rev ot NJ: i\Jorris J ines, Tyriyffridd. The sul!j -et (,f !ji)at was, Whico is the most injurious th" influence if the drunkard or the temperate man?" Mr H Evans, High-street, contended that the influence of the temperate man was the m st injurious while Mr John Edwards, Tremirao Cottage, took the other side. Subsequently remarks were mile by several of the members. "SOCIAL EVENING —A social meeting was held at the College on Thursday evening of last week under the au-pices of the English servic4 committee. At six p.m., a large number sat down to an ex Ii tea which had been catered by a comm" t ladies. After the tables had been clear-d, a (, ing was hplri under the presidency of Prof Hujt Williams, M.A., when songs, recitations, etc., were given. An enjoyable evening was brought to a close with the siuuing of Hen Wlad of Nhadau." NURSING ASSOCIATIO-N.-As Nurse Jones is still confined to her room, she has sent the following' letter to Mrs Bui-t,)n :February 7th, 1903, Ivy House, Bala. Dear Mrs Burton,-I have received your kind letter and the enclosed cheque and I am quite at a loss how to express to you and venr committee, and to my many friends who have so kindly contributt d ta this testimonial, my deep feelings cf gratitude for your very kind thought of me on my departure from Bali. If the little I have done for the last seven years in the Penllyn district has been so much appreciated as this kind gift testifies, I can only say I do not deserve such kindness. It is due greatly t) the sym- pathy of the sick and the poor, who have always given me the warmest welcome to their houses, and to your valuable assistance, that I was able to do the little I h,tve done. May I ask yuu to thank them each and all for their very warm feelings, and my great regret is that I am unable to do it personally.—Yours, very faithfully, KATE JONES. To the Hon. Secretary, Pen- llyn District Nursing Association." PETTY SESSIONS, SATURDAY, FEB. 14TH.— Before E. G. Jones, Esq. in the chair Roger Hnghes, E. R. Jenkins, Evan Jones, and John Parry, Esqrs, Col. Barton, John Williams, L. J. Davies, and J W. Roberts Esqrs. Licensing. Inspector Morgan's report on licensed premises was read by Mr John Robert Jones (the clerk) as follows I respectfully beg to submit to you a list of persons and premises licensed to sell by retail intoxicating liquors within the Penllyn Petty Sessional Division. The fifteen licences granted at the last Licensing Sessions were of four different classes (a) Twelve licences !0 sell beer, wine, and spirits for consumption on or off the premises (b) one licence to sell beer, wine, and spirits for con- sumption off the premises one licence to sell beer, wine, and cider on or off the premises (d) one licence to sell one on or off the premises. During the last five years the licences of the following houses have been transferred, viz. The Bull's Head Hotel, Bala, on the 26th May, 1900, from James Jennings to W. R. Jones on the 31st August, 1901, from W. R. Jones to Mary Roberts and on the 29th November, 1902, from Mary Roberts to Albert A. -Kerridge, the present licensee. The Ship Inn, Bala, on the 31st August, 1901, from W F. Carney (deceased) to W. R. Jones. The King's Head Inn, Bala, on the 30th June, 1901, from Daniel Roberts to John Price. The Cross Foxes, Bala, on the 25th February, 1901, from John Hanson to B. J. Williams. During the past five years the licensees of the following houses have been convicted for breach of the Licensing Acts, viz. :-John Phillips, of the Goat Inn, Bala, was, on the 25th February, 1869, fined 20s and costs for breach of the Sunday Closing Act. John Hanson, the late licensee IIf Cross Foxes, was, on the 31st June, 1900, fined 40s and costs for selling drink to a drunken man, and on the 8th December, 1900, fined 60s and costs for a similar offence. John Rowlands, of the Eagles Inn, Llanuwch- llyn, was, on the 8th day of December, 1900, fined 40s and costs for selling drink to a drunken per- son. With regard to the offences against public order, eighteen cases of drunkenness and being drunk and disorderly were brought before your worships during the year ended 31st December, 1902, as compared with twenty-two cases in the corresponding year (1901), showing a decrease of four. The Chief Constable issued a notice with reference to the Intoxicating Liquors (Sale to Children) Act, 1901, upon each licensed victualler within the division since the last licensing sessions of 1901. The conduct of the licensees and the manner in which they have conducted their houses, as far as known to the police, has been satisfactory. —There was no objection to any of the licenses, all of which were granted.—Notices had been served on the owners of the Bull's Head Hotel and the Ship Inn re- specting the yards.—The Chief Constable complained of the untidy and dirty condition of the Ship Inn yard and the uncleanliness of the stables of the 'Bull's Head Hotel which were not properly cleaned and were in a dilapidated condition structurally.— Mr Jordan, on behalf of the occupiers and owners, promised that the defects would be attended to.- The Chairman said that the Bench bad coins to the conclusion that it was desirable to reduce the number of public houses in the division IH suitable oppor- tunities occurred. They also wished that more six- day licenses should be taken out. The Bench also requested that plans of all licensed premises should be deposited with the Clerk before the euj of the year. URBAN COUNCIL (Adjourned Meeting), FRIVIAT EVENING. FEBRUARY 13Tif.Pre8ent Messrs J W Roberts, J.P., chairman Evao Jones, vice- chairman David Jones, R Lloyd Jones, R W Roberts, Griffith Rees, D Lewie, Dani, I Roberts, R Evans, J B Parry, Edward J(;ns, T R Dakin, assistant clerk D R Roberts, surveyor and inspector and Ellis Davies, rate collector. San,itary.-The Inspector was glad to repoit that several parties to whom he had given notices to abate nuisances had conformed. Plasey Alley.-The question of whether this alley belongs to the public or to private owners was referred to the Streets Committee to consider the whole case and report. Finance —The Finance Committee recommended, owing to the financial position of the Council, that noetones should be purchase! at present. With reference to a claim made against the Council for the payment of income tax, the Clerk was directed to communicate with the Inland Revenue Commis- sioners.—The recommendations of the Committee were adopted. f,ibrai-y -The Librarian reported that the number of books issued during January waq 462. Footpaths.Mr R Lloyd Jones reported that he had seen Colonel Evans Lloyd with reference to having a footpath made along the east side of Frydan-road respecting which he (Mr Jones) had reported at the last ordinary meeting that Colonel Evans Lloyd had promised to grant a strip of land. Mr Jones now reported after his interview with Colonel Evans Lloyd that he did not think the Council could not proceed with a footpath on that side as Colonel Evans Lloyd intimated that if houses were built on the land he would be willing to consider the question.—Mr R Evans proposed, and Mr Lloyd Jones seconded, that a footpath be made from the Girls' School to the end of the Council's boundary, according to the recommenda- tion of the Streets Committee.—Attention was called to the hoardings on the Green which has never been comVIeted.-Ib was agreed that the Surveyor should convene a meeting of the A 'vertisement Board Committee without delay. Fire Escape.-The Committee appointed to con- sider the question of having a suitable place to keep the fire escape and other things connected with the Fire Brigade, and alllo a suitable room in which to hold committee and other meetings of the Council, submitted the following report :—" The Committee inspected several sites belonging to the Council and the place. they recommended as the most suit- able to keep the fire escape, etc, is in Plasey, some- where near the buildings belonging to the Council. We also suggest that the present room where the things are now kept be turned into a workshop for the Water Manager and that the present workshop be converted into a suitable place to hold committee meetings. We are nnt at present ready to recommend the Council to go to the expense of erecting a suitable room to hold, the usual meetings of the Council."—Mr R. W. Roberts proposed and Mr Daniel Roberts seconded that the report should be adopted.—Considerable discussion ensued as to the most suitable place in which to erect the buildings required. Some of the members advocated builcing on the Green, as they considered that place most convenient.— There was a considerable difference of opinion on the question and, ultimately, it was resolved to refer the matter back to the Committee for further consideration. Fire Brigade.—With reference ;to procuring uniforms for the members of the Brigade, the Fire Brigade Committee reported that they would re- quire about JE50 for the purpose and as they had to pay E36, the balance due for the appliances during the ensuing financial year, they were of opinion that it was not adviaible to move in the matter without first consulting the Committe.—The report of the Committee was adopted. The Green. -According to notice given, Mr R Lloyd Jones proposed that the rent of The Green be raised to £18, same as it was some years ago, and to be paid as follows :— £ 9 on the 29th Sep- tember and f:9 on the 25th March, without any discount that Mr Jacob Thomas (the present tenant) be off- red the tenancy first on those terms and if he refuses, that somn other means of letting The Green be considered.-Mr Evan Jones seconded the proposition.—Mr Lloyd Jones said that when The Green Ngas let to Mr Jacob Thomas, cer- tain conditions were entered into to the effect that no gypsys' caravans, etc., were to be allowed to encamp there. It was now reported that those regulations were not observed and his reason for bringing the matter forward was to do away with the complaints. He suggested that the Street Committee should take the matter into considera- tion and report thereon to the Council.—It was agreed to refer the question to the Committee. Bala Fairs. -Mr R Evans sailed attention to the mistakes which were continually made in several newspapers and almanacks as. to the dates of Bala fairs. He had personally taken great trouble to get papers to insert the correct dates, but never- theless, they "continually made mistakes. Even the date of the last fair was wrong and there they bad five or six incorrect dates. Mr Evans also mentioned that other newspapers had published incorrect dates and said that he believed it would be much better to ask these papers not to publish Blla. fairs at all unless they publish the correct ilases, as it caused greac incoavenieijce not omy u. strnngers but t J local people, as f-everal rume to towi. on the wrong dates.—Mr Daniel Roberts a'so poko to the same efft-et.-Tliis being avtry impirtaot matter, it was decided to app«-nt a corn- mittee, consisting of Messrs J. B. Parry, Griffith Ree-, Dl. Roberts, R Evans, a ad Daniel Evans to go fully into the quest'on. Summer School of Theology —Mr Lloyd J mes called attention to the fact that thp Summer School of Theology intended holding tbeir annual meetings st B-da this year.-It was unanimously resolved that the Council should give a cordial welcome to the School un their visit and to render every assistance.

ABERYSTWYTH. PERSONAL—Mr Vaughan Davies, M.P. for Cardi^an3hne, was ir his pUce on Tuesday at the opening of Parliament, HELMETS AND CAPS.—Mr J Hywell Reps has for tiie second time secured the contract fur the supply of heimets and caps to the Cardiganshire Constabulary. "Y DDRAlG GnCIl Tp first meetivg of the Aberystwyth branch of Ddraig Goch Society will be held at the Cilleg- on St. David's Day (Monday) 'J h'-D ny new member can be enroilMi. HOkTICULTGR\ L. -The Horticultural Society have deciled to off r a number of prizes for tcoool chjidren at tht) Il(X, gi-,(J\ nhich will be held a the Board Schools The competitions will be open for all the el^mtntary schools in the district. THE HARIIOUR —Ou Wednesday, Alderman Jon-s, Mr R J Jooes, ex mayor, and Mi A J Hagh-s; the to-An e'e: k, went io London to confer with the Board of Trade as to protective works at the Harbour. ST. DAVID'S DAY.—The annu .1 dinner at th Talbot Hotel in commemoration of Dewi Sant will be held on Monday » vening, March 2 A-. Dr Harries will.be c' airm n ani Mr FosEe-t Roberts vice chairmin. M, T Kilv-ngton is boo. sec. PUBLICATION. Mr Augustus Brig;;t, ck'j will issue on Ma. chlsi th fir-t number of a monthly called The F.trmi rs Co- perat.ve Banner." Tin- Manager, 21. St Mi'.ry-stree:, Cardigan, wiil supp y particulars SALE OF CATTLK.—Me-St-< Whit-3eld and Sons, Oswestry, a-fverise m another column the Shrop- shire and We.->tern Cou ties Bull breeders' 39th annual -ale of. 110 t h• rth< rn and Hereford bulli- on Friday, March 13th, at Oswestry Smith- field. VOLUNTEERS -On Saturday afternoon, the Aberyst y tr. Volunteer- made another route march, a visir L,, iiig p til to Glanrafon F-rtn There was a muster of 150 men under the charge of Lieut, nant Morgui. Toe band was also in attendance. GUARDIANS ELECTION.—Tne election of a m mb r of the .4,)i,r(I of Guardians was to tske plac to-morrow (Snurday), hue two of thp candi. ,.ates withdrawn, and there u ill be no uoct s-dty for an e < ction, Councillor William Thomas having been returned unopposed. DINNER. — Uu Frid»y evening, the sergeants o? the locul volunteer corps were entertained to linner at Hntol "24." Bclttrry Sergeant-major Heritage piesided, and ?;n enjoyable ev ning wa- sp-nt. A musical programme was gone through at inttrvab, Mr 1) J de Lloyd acting as accom pan,st. HOCKEY. -On Saturday, February 14"h, the Hockey Teani of the County School journeyed to Towyn to try cnclusious with the Tcani if tli County School of that place. Toe te..ans were weli matched and exciting pLy nided in a victory for Towyn donA goal to n 1. After the match, the homesters entertained the visitors to a tea pro vided for them at the Cc tiiit,y School. THE LATE ARCHDEACON PROTHEROE —We are rtquested to add the billowing to the liet d wreath' which were stint iu memory of the late Archdeac-n Protheroo Colonel Lloyd and the officers of the the Cardigan Militia Artillery, Mr. Rea and family, Women's Mission Association, Countess of Lisburne, Rev W Curtis Morgan, Ladv Scourfield, Miss Gilber son Mr and HS Aurthur Hughes, Mrs Forrest (Liverpool), Mr end Alrs Roberts (Penywern). A GRAND ADVERTISING MFDIUM.—Lavt week a tradesman of the town received a letter from the Himalayas in In-lia saying that the writer had seen in the Cambriaw News an advertisement of a book published by a Mr Noyes. The writer a ked if tne writer of the book was a son of Mr Noyes in Pier street. If so, he asktd that a copy of the book should be purchased and sent out to him in India. RENOVATIONS —On Sunday the services of Baker-street. Welsh Congregational Chapel were held at Penmaesglas Chapel, on account of the r, novations which are being made at the former. It is intended to renovate the interior of the chapel, which will be fitted up with ebctric ligh", and a new pipe organ is also to be procured. S) far as can be estimated, the cost will amount to at least 91,000, and tne work will extend until the b ginning cf M iy. THE RADICAL CLUB.-On Friday evening, Mr D Samuel, M.A. (headmaster of the County School), gave an interesting addre38 on Macaulay dealing with the great historian from a critical and appreciative point of view. Mr John Evans, solicitor, presided, and at the close of the lecture referred amusingly Ito the limitations exercise by Lord Macaulay. He, however, desired t at th young members should not be too conscious o their limitation before tiity had attempted their abilities. MrN H Thomas, M.A. proposed a vote of thanks to tne ecturer and the proposition J was carried.

LLANILAR I OBITUARY.—Gloom was cast over the whole neighbourhood when the sudden death became known of Master R Morgan William*,grandsonof Mr Rees Williams, Ochorgader. He was in his usual health and at school on Thursday, February 5th. On Friday he complained of severe pains in the head which on Sunday evening, February 7th ended in his death. The funeral took place at Llan- gwyryfon on Friday last, when a number of people attended. The scholars of Llanilar School joined in the proceskion to pay respect to their departed schoolmate. At the house they sang a Welsh hymn which was a favourite with the deceased, "CartrefynyNef," and at the graveside they sang the hymu Christ will gather in his own," Rev J F Lloyd conducted a short service at the house. At the Uhurch and grave the ceremony was performed by the Rev D Jenkins. Many wreaths and crosses, etc., were sent by relations and friends, noticable among them being a beautiful wreath from the Teachers and Scholars of Llan- ilarDay School.

TRKRDDOL OBITUARY.—On Thursday last there wall buried at Llancyfelin Cemetrey Mrs Jane Thomas, 79 years of age, wife of Mr Lewis Thomas, one of the oldest and most respected inhabitants of this district. According to the deceased's wish, the funeral was private and confined to the nearest relatives. Her sons and daughters present were:— MrsCapt. Williams, Tre'iddol ;Rev. Lewis Thumas, Truro Rev. David Thomas, Dolgelly Mr John Thomas, Tre'rddol Mr Evan Thomas, Beeston, Leeds; MrsJ Clayton of Messrs Clayton and Speights Collieries and Brickworks, Leeds Mr T Thomas, Middleton, Leeds, who is this year to preside at the St, David's dinner at Leeds and Mrs Hughes, Aber- ystwyth. The ministers who officated at the funeral were theRev. John Roberts, Tre'rddol, Rev. John Humphreys, Aberystwyth and the Rev. Lewis Richard, vicar of Eglwysfach.

I ENERGETIC PERSONS I NEED STAMINA. 0 J Cadbury's 1 Cocoa | Cadbury's Cocoa | is "the standard of highest I purity (so The Lancet says), ■ because it contains all the I health-giving properties of the ■ cocoa bean in the most I easily assimilated form. It is j quite free from drugs or other objectionable ingredients. The Medical Magazine says For strength, purity, and nourishment, there is nothing superior to be found." 00 Cadbury's Cocoa Absolutely Pure therefore Best. I Sold 111 Packwts and Tin. only.

Ma^NT NVUOG. COMPETITIVE MEETING --The Rev. W Williams »> the absence of Mr R O Jones. corner for M-none'h, pr.-sid.d on Saturday Light and th K- v. Ross Hughes conoucted. Mr J C McLtan, Portmadoc, was the musical adjudicator.• Principal award*.—Challenge solo, tv\enty-one c mpetitors divided between David Merris, Traws- fynyrid, and Hugh Roberts, Blaenau, I qua! duet. David Morris and friend tenor solo, David Morris solo, Hugh Robertt4 alto solo, Miss Sallie Morris, Blaenau; soprano solo, Miss Annie Williams. Maentwrog; solo to those who had not won 7s 6d, Griffith Williams. f'c-nliyu(Icudr,eth male voice, Twrrg led by Mr Ivor Vaughac Humphreys beat Lan Festioirg chief rss»y winner did not re- spond second essay, J E Jones, Maentwrog chief r< citation, J E Pritebard, Maentwrog b droom mat, Miss Kate Roberts, Lli-chrwd ■op isrd stick, L'-jwis Lewis VA, ntwr,,g crusher, -Tc,hn Jones TalBarnau; stanza on Peace J B Williams, Maent wrog ode on Wele dy f am Hugh Jones, Penrhvtd"udraeth.

LLANDRIbLO. BICYCLE ACCII)E-NT.-Ratti,-r a serious accident befell Mr David D.ivies, of Garthiaen. Farm. near Llandrillo. on the 13th February. It seems that he w.^s returning home from a concert in the neighbour- hood of B la, and when sroing round a sharp curve in the road his bicycle slipped under him and he fell heavily to the ffround. He was picked up by some young n:en in a semi-conscions state. and it was evident he had received serious injury to the knee f joint. Being a considerable distince from any dwelling house and it being late at ni;iht, the party was placed in an awkward position. However. P.C. Dawes was returning from his duties and procuring a hoard, he placed it across the front ot the two bicycles. The pat:ent was pL-ced on the board, and with the assistance of Mr E. Roberts, Berwvn House, and others, the patient was wheeled safely home and is now progressing favourably.

SHREWSBURY TEMPERANCE CON- FERENCE. Colonel PryceJont- M.P., has forwarded the following letter to Mr J Herbert Roberts M.P., in reference to the temperance conference held on the 4th February at Shrewsbury:—"My dear Rol,erts,-I will support your movement most heartily so far as the unanimous recommendation of the Royal Commissi'-n go. but I cannot plerge myself to go beyond this without further knowledge I believe in fair oomper.sation in dealing with this licensing questbm. Grant this and I am with you hear: and soul. Surely from the temp* ranee point of view they the TTip-rance P"rty should be pr pared to mike some "p^coniary sacifices for so good an object—the rest of the public would probably agrep to do the same. I wish you and all others specially interested in abating this national evil every success {on the lines mentioned) and I may say that I try to do your cause good but In my own way.

not Muffins for j Afternoon Tea- A family table treat, whole- some and easy to make with Brown & Poison's "Paisley Flour," per Recipe in their A Cook Book, to be had for Id. front B. & P., Paisley. These muffins take 15 minutes only to make. Eat them warm, because Paisley Flour" makes them so light and so well raised, that they are much more digestible than ordinary muffins. | There are many such re- I cipes in Brown & Poison's booklet It is issued to Hglfc encourage home baking. Send at once for a copy. ■ —mstr INSURE IN-FOAL MARES IN-FOAL MARES AND FOALS. c4S3 WITH THE IMPERIAL ACC I DENT- LIVESTOCK AND GENERAL INSURANCE CO., LTD. Established 167S. HEAD OFFICE 17, PALL MALL EAST, LONDON, S.W. The "IMPERIAL" offers GREATEST BENEFITS at LOWEST RATES. FULL MARKET VALUE INSURABLE. FOALS INSUKARLE until olst DEC- EMBER instead of one month only. DOUBLE AMOUNT PAYABLE FOR FOAL after Three months (new classes). FULL AMOUNT PAID for FOAL if CAST STALLIONS INSURED from 6 PER CENT CLAIMS PAID, £ 250,000. Prospectuses, etc., forwarded post free.' Agen:s required. B. S. ESSEX, Manager Criccieth. THE GEORGE HOTEL, CRIOCIEI, NORTH WALES. COMPLETELY* re-built and refurnished throughout by Messrs Maple and Company. All modern conveniences. Baths, etc. Sanitary arrangements believed to be perfect. For further particulars, and Tariff apply to the Manageress. The Oldest Billposting Establishment in. Town and District. JOHN LLOYD & SONS, TOWN CRIERS, Billposters & Distributors, Having the largest number of most prominent Posting Stations in all parts of Aberystwyth and District, they are able to take large contracts of every escription. Over 100 Stations in the Town and District. Official Billposters to the Town and County Council G.W.R. Co., Cambrian Railway Co., M. & M. Railway Co., the A.I.C., all the Auctioneers of the Town and District, and other publio bodies. Private Address- Maergwyn, Trinity-road, Abprvstwyth. A BERWfw YTPL MR CHAS. PANCHEN (HON. LOCAL EXAMINER, ROYAL COLLEGE UF MUSIC), ORGANIST & CHOIRMASTER ST. MICHAEL'S PARISH CHURCH, GIVES LESSONS IN PIANOFORTE ORGAN, AND SINGING AND ACCEI-TC ENGAGEMENTS FOB CONCEKTS. Terms on Application, 7, LAURA PLACE, ABERYSTWYTH. Nex*, Term commences 12th January, 1903. MISS PHILLIPS, CERT. R.A.M., R.G M., AND f RINITY COLLEGE, LONDON ORGANIST OF WESLEY CHURCH, With experience in successfully preparing for the above Examinations, rteceives Pupils for Organ, Pianoforte, and Singing. Terms on application. I ADDRESS-34, PIER STREET o371 PORTMADOC. BARMOUTH, & FESTINIOG. MR J. CHAS. MCLEAN A.R.C.O., GIVES LESSONS IN PIANOFORTE AND ORGAN PLAYING SOLO SINGING, AND THEORY OF MUSIC. Talsarnau visited on Mondays. Barmouth „ Tuesdays. Criccieth Wednesdays. Blaenau Feetiniog Saturdays. Lessons may be commenced at any time. Address—6, BANK PLACE, PORTMADOC. -J (Eu.catÜm. '-I ABERYSTWRTH ABERYSTWYTH HIGH SCHOOL. CAERLEON HOUSE. ESTABLISHED OVER 50 YEARS. PRINCIPAL MISS RHODES Successor of Miss Truhaw). FSkient staff of Masters acd resident English and roroigD Alistresses. Pupils prepared for London Matriculation, Cam- r1 -J}6 -°ca'' ■Associated Board of Royal Academy of Masie and Royal College of Music, Trinit, ociiege, and other examinations. Physical Training, Hockey and Tennis. HIGH SCHOOL FOR GIRLS, VFTJTOKIA HOUSE, VICIORIA (M A Ti IN E ) TERRACE, ABERYSTWYTH. SEPARATE KINDERGARTEN. PRINCIPAL MISS KATE B LLOYD, Certificated Mistress, AasiSLed by a 5tac of highly-qualified Resident urovernesses. REFERENCES— Thoe Jones, Es-j.. K.A.. K M. inspector of Schools, Llanelly Ihe Rev. 0. Evans, D.D., King's Cross, London. H. n Short, Esq, H.M. Inspector, Aberystwyth. PrinL aJRoberts, M.A., U.C.W. Principal Prys, M.A., Trevecca College Dr Scholle, Aberdeen University. H.ec T. A. Penry, Aberystwyth. Pupils prepared for the London and Welsh Matriculations, Oxford and Cambridge Local examinations, &c. For Terms, &c., apply PRINCIPAL HIGH-SCHOOL FOR GIRLS, DT BOARDIXG & DAY SCHOOL, 14 and 15, SOUTH MARINE TERRACE, ABERYSTWYTH, PRINCIPAL: MRS MARLES THOMAS 'uoce's!y "«!<>«• The course of work is especially arranged with a view to preparation for the University College where scholarships have already been obtained. Great attention is paid to Physical Education. GYMNASIUM & SWEDISH DRILL BARMOUTH. BARMOUTH COUNTY SCHOOL FOB BOYS AND GIRLS). HEADMASTER EDMUND D. JONES, M A. (LOND.) SCIENCE MASTER J. T. MORGAN, INTER. SCI. (LOND.). IRROO W SENIOR MISTRESS MISS M. A. JORDAN-JONES, B.A. (LOND.) ASSISTANT MISTRESS MISS A. M. AINSBURY Cambridge Teachert Certificate). TEACHER OF COOKERY MISS A. DANIEL TEACHER OF MUSIC: MISS F. WILLIAMS. School Fees, 91 10s per term payable in advance; Stationery, 2s. CHIEF SUCCESSES DURING 1901. The Principal's Scholarship of JE40 per annum and au Exhibition of fl0 per annum at University College of Wales, Aberystwyth; the two County Exhibitions of £10 each the two Rendel Exhibi tions (for Merioneth) of fiO each; one London Matriculation Certificate two Honours Certificates and three Senior Certificates of the Central Welsh Board. Next Term commences on the 13th Jan., 1903. Prospectus, &c., on application from the HEAD MASTER, or from J. LLOYD, Clerk. q462 FESTINIOG. FESTINIOG COUNTY SCHOOL (DUAL). < HEADMASTER MR FRANK P. DODD, M.A. (Lond.) Late Vice-Master cf New College, Eastbourr i. ASSISTANTS MR JOHN GRIFFITH, B.Sc. (Lond. Hons.), Senior Science Master. Miss A. GORNALL, B.A. (Lond.). Miss FRANCES E. HISSETT, MR ROBERT GRIFFITH, C.M. MR J. LLOYD ROBERTS, B.Sc. (Wales). MR. E. T, EDWARDS, B.Sc. (Hons. Wales). COOKERY AND LAUNDRY WORK: MISS JANE THOMAS. The Premises are haixdsome and commodious, including Classrooms, excellent-equipped Chemical and Physical Laboratories, Science Lecture Room and Preparation Room, Dark Room, Work Shop, &0. Pupils are prepared for the Universities, the rofessions, Civil Service, and Commercial life. A special course of Technical Education has also been provided for pupils intending to eater upon ah industrial career. The succe&ses during the year 1902 comprise 37 Central Welsh Board Certificates (15 senior and 22 jnnior), and various successes in other public ex- aminations, including the Medical and Prelim- naries Civil Service and Bank Entrance Examina- ions Fees :-Tuition, £1 per term Stationery, 2a 3d per term. Entry forms, etc., may be received from Ike Head Master, or from us, R. O. JONES AND DAVIES, Solicitors, Blaenan Festiniog, BlaenaH Festiniog, Clerks to the Governors. Jan. 1st, 1903. yl36 TOWYN. TOWYN COUNTY SCHOOL. THE School Buildings are large and com- modions, are admirably suited for their purpose, and include Headmaster's House, built specially for the accommodation of Boarders the ordinary Class Rooms, Music R(,om, excellently equipped Chemical and Physical Laboratories Science Lecture Room Workshop, Kitchen, and Laundry. Pupils are prepared for the Universities, the rofessions, and Commercial life. SUCCESSES DURING 1902. London Inter. B.A., 1 (2nd division) London Matriculation, I (1st division) Honours Ceitificafce Central Welsh Board, 7 (16 distinctions); Senior Certificates, ditto, 12 (43 distinctions) Junior Certificates, ditto, 7 (11 distinctions); Board of Education Advanced Certificates, 32 Pitman's Shorthand Elementary Certificate, 8; Ditto Theory Certificate 3 Bank Entrance Examination 6. SCHOLARSHIPS, &0 David Davies' Scholarship of JE40 per annum a Aberystwyth College one Scholarship of f20 pe annum at Aberystwyth College; Rendel Scholar ship of £ 20 per annum, awarded to the beet pupi in the County Schools of Cardigan, Merioneth an3 Montgomery 2 County Exhibitions of £10 per annum 3 Rendel Exhibitions of JEK) per annum. Durinjr tne last four years Scho'arships, &c, of the MUC or £ 1,160 have been gained by pupils dir-.U fr,.ii. trie School J uition Fees. £5 per annum. For Prospectus, Boarding Fees, &c, apply to the Headmaster, or to E. J. EVANS, Towyn, Clerk to the Governon- > Oct