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gatts anb Janets. A parish clerk was taxed with having mis- appropriated some of the offertory money. •' You know, John," said the vicar, that only you and I have access to it." Then, sir," re- plied John, 11 you pay the one half and I'll pay t'ither. and we'll say no more about it." And when you went to discharge the cook, she took it quietly?" "Quietly? Why, she went like a lamb. People in the street didn't even suspect that it was anything but an ordin- ary fight." The late Chief Justice Russell was hearing a trial tor bigamy. "Whats the extreme penalty for bigamy?" whispered a barrister. Two mothers-in-law," said Russell. Do you see anything ridiculous in my wig?" said a judge to the tamous Irish barrister, John Curran. Nothing but the head," flew back the retort. Mrs. Jawworker: "So you are going to leave me, Bridget? Haven't I treated you as one of the tamily r" Bridget:" Indada ye have, mum, an' Oi've stood it as long as Oi'm goin' to!" What can be said of the negro student who, conducting the prayers at one of the great missionary colleges, said: "Give us all pure hearts, give us all clean hearts, give us all sweet hearts," to which the entire congrega- tion made response Amen." "Now, children," said the Sunday school teacher of the juvenile class. our lesson to-day tells us of the powers possessed by kings and queens. Can any of you name a still greater power?" Yes'm I can," replied one little fellow, "What, Willie?" asked the teacher. "Aces," was the unex- pected answer. Farmer (using telephone for the first time): Send me a bushel of oats, will you, please." Voice at the other end of the wire:" Who are they for?" Farmer: "Hey? Who are they for? Don't get joking with me young man, or it will be worse for you! They're for my -horse.
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groin the aptrs. -Q< ""< The dangerous practice of riding behind cabs nas resulted in the death of George Lee, aged eight, the son of a stonemason at Horn- sey. The death is announced of Mr. John Mor- gan Gnlnths, Penality I'arm, Tenby. Mr. Griffiths was one of tne best known farmers of West Wales and it will be remembered that he, in conjunction with Mr. Richard Jones, of Caersws, represented the Welsh farmers as members oi the Royal Commission on Land in Wales. He was about seventy years 01 age. i .i. 4- Colonel Iiemp, M.P., has intimated that, as he has joined the Liberal Party, he will resign !his seat for the Heywood Division of Lancashire within three months. As the King was returning from the races at Newmarket, a landau approached at a rapid rate and would have dashed into the Royal carriage but for the prompt action of Police Constable Soames who injured his hand in stopping the horse. The police offered no evidence at Carnar- von on Friday against Mary Ann Williams, ..a young married woman, who had been pre- viously twice remanded on the charge of .murdering Jane Williams, a woman of eighty years of age, at Llanrug. There was a positive1 charge against her, that of attempt- ing to commit suicide, her explanation of her conduct being that she was terribly fright- I ened owing to the association of her name with the murder. Accused was discharged. King George of Saxony died at Pillnitz on Saturday morning. King MI ward has ordered that the English Court shall go into mourning for three weeks for his Majesty. Colonel Pryce-Jones, Mr. Bryn Roberts, and other members of the party which visited the St. Louis Exhibition with the Inter- national Peace Delegation arranged by Mr. W„ R. Cremer, M.P., returned to this coun- try by the Campania on Friday, after a de- lightful and enlightening visit. At a meet- in of the Peace Congress held at Boston, cal- ling for the end of the war, the New York Tribune" reports that Colonel Pryoe-Jones vigorously defended Great Britain's policy, in regard to the Anglo-Japanese Treaty. The Duke of Connaught met with a serious motor car accident near Edinburgh while pro- ceeding to Gosforth House, Haddington, the seat of the Earl of Wemyss. After conclud- ing his duties in Edinburgh as Inspector- General, the Duke was motoring in company with Major Murray, A.D.C., and his chaft'eur, when the car came into collision with a heavily- laden cart. The motor car was smashed and his Royal Highness was thrown to the ground. He was found to be in a semi-conscious state, suffering from a scalp wound and injury to tthe eart. The wounds were temporarily dressed, and the Duke sufficiently recovered to be able to motor back to Edinburgh in an- other car, where medical assistance, was ob- tained. A bulletin issued later in the even- ing stated that the injuries to. his Royal Highness were slight and no serious conse- quences are apprehended. Subsequent re- ports show that the injuries are not serious.
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LAM l'u The Streets.—A correspondent asks whether the streets were allowed to be in u, dirty con- dition on the Degree Day because members of the Corporation were not united guests at the ceremony as in previous jears. The Birmingham iiiot.—it meeting of the Birmingham Watch Luiu^uaoe held last week, it was stated that Ál1VLÜ<.S, who was injured in the Lloyd-George riot and is under- stood to be a native of I-umnsaiiit where he spent some time with his parents sutiering from the injuries he received, wae --tiii incapaci- tated. He was suffering from paralysis, but was better than he had been and there was some possibility of his being ablü to walk with the aid of a stick. It was decided that his pen- sion should be continued for another year. Accident.—On Saturday morning last, a rather serious accident happened to Mr D. Andrew Evans, merchant. Bwlchyllan. Mr Evans was cycling to meet the 'i.bO train to Carmarthen, and as he was coining round the corner of Station-terrace he ran into a cart. He was violently thrown and his chest came into contact with a projection at the back of the cart. His brother. Mr J. Hughes Evans, with the assistance of Mr John Davies. Glen- dale, removed him to the Temgerance Hotel, where Dr Evans attended him and pro- nounced that no internal injuries had taken place. Later in the day he Was taken home in a waggonette. The College.—In connection with last week's conferring of degrees, a reference to the Col- lege Magazine for this year editeu uy the Prin- cipal, might be interesting. It contains lists of old students, of those connected with the College who died during the vear, and the important posts filled by old students. When the history of the College a.oe.u-s, it should contain a full list of old students with all par- ticulars if possible, concerning them. Prin- cipal Bebb is evidently very keen with regard to the Library the work of cataloguing which is proceding apace* and lie hopes before an- other year it will be completed. Those who have said they were only waiting to see what the College had in order to increase their num- ber have an opportunity of showing what they can do. Mr. William Davies has shown a great deal of interest and energy in com- piling a list of the books in the Welsh Library, a collection which should fire more enthusiasm in a Welshman's heart and make more pre- tentious libraries envious. In the nqxt num- ber of the Magazine; it is expected there will be an account of Rice Rees. the first Welsh professor at the College, whose well known essay on the Welsh saints was issued from Lampeter. Volumes of his letter in the pos- session of the Cardiff Free Library are to be lent for use. In the present Magazine there are Welsh poems by Ap Ceredigion and the verses recited by Daniel Ddu on the opening of the College, St. David's Day. 1827. The latter concludes with the following:- Tra Theifi dirion-deg yn rhedeg yn rhwydd, A'r adar o'i ddeutu 'n lion ganu y gwydd, Byth byth o ogoniant a llwyddiant yn llawn, Bo Coleg St. Dewi'n blodeuo mewn dawn. There is also a report of the College open ing and Mr. Arthur Hughes writes vigor- ously urging a more perfect acquaintance in history, language, and literature of Wales, but he says it is no wonder that many ot the Welsh clergy are poor Welsh- men, no wonder they are ignorant of their country's history and literature, because in the Students' Reading Room of St. David's College hardly a single Welsh magazine ever make its appearance. Education Act, 1902.—A meeting of the Education Sub-committee for the district, comprising the Cardiganshire portion of the Lampeter Union, was held at Lampeter on Friday last, when there were present: The Rev E. Evans, Lampeter; Rev J. Ll. Bebb, Lampeter; Messrs J. C. Harford, D. S. Davies, Bryndulas; David Evans, Ffynon- fair; J ames Jones^ Caerau; and Dr Evans, Greengrove. The Rev E. Elvans was ap- pointed chairman. Mr J. E. Lloyd, Lam- peter, was appointed temporary clerk to the Committee.—It was resolved to recommend to too Education Committee (a.) that th-l schools in the district be divided into two groups as follows:-I, Cellan, Lampeter (three schools), Llanfair, and Llangybi; II, Llan- wenog. (b.), That the- number of managers to be appointed for group I he twelve, and for group II, six. (c.) That the managers be not named until the minor authorities had nominated their representatives, (d.) That one attendance officer be appointed for the whole district. The question of the condition and the repair of non-provided schools in the district was referrcd to the Rev. J. LI. Bebb and the Rev. El, Evans to report to the Edu- cation Committee. BOARD OF GUARDIANS. Friday, October 14th.-Present: Mr. D. Davies, Velindre, chairman; the Rev. R. C. Jones, Lampe- ter, vice-chairman; Messrs. B. J. Evans, Llanfair; J. C. Harford, D. R. Jones, Llanwnen; D. H. James and Thos. Jones, Llanllwni; T. G. Williams. Evan Davies, John Griffiths, Llanwenog; E. M. Evans, Llanybyther; Dd. Evans. and Thos. Thomas, Pencarreg; J. G. Marsden, Silian; Evan Davies, and James Jones, Rhosycorn; Wm. Davies, Cellan; Rev. T. C. Edmunds, Trefilan; Rev. J. N, Evans. Llangybi; J. E. Lloyd, clerk; E. D. Rees, assistant clerk; James Evans, master; Wm. Davies, and Dd. Evans, relieving officers; Dr. Abel Evans and Dr. E. C. Thomas, medical officers. Relief.—During the perusal of the relief lists, the Relieving Officer applied on behalf of Margaret Jones, Falcondale Cottage, for relief. It was stated that her son was pro- ceeding to find work in South Wales and was injured in the recent railway catastrophe at Llanelly.—It was agreed to grant her 10s. temporary relief. The Infirmary Case.—The Relieving Officer said he had corresponded with the House Sur- geon of the Aberyswyth Infirmary regarding the admittance of Elizabeth Morgan, Llan- wenog, whose case came up for discussion at the last mpAtinrr. HP stntprl tli:if li« hfiri enclosed Dr. Thomas's certificate. He had received a reply stating that it was contrary to the rules of the institution to admit an imbecile as a patient, but they were prepared to give their opinion on the woman if she was sent down.—It was agreed to send the woman to Aberystwyth for the opinion of the doctor. Conference. Mr D. H. Evans broached the subject of the Newport Conference and said he should like to hear what the delegates had to say. The Rev T. C. Edmunds, re- porting on his visit as a delegate to the con- ference at Newport, thought if he had been asked to report that day fortnight it would have been fresher in his mind. The delegates were sent to Newport and as far as he could see the conference was a success. A large number of delegates were present from all parts of South Wales. On September 27th, in the afternoon they had an excellent paper by Mr Brown, vice-chairman of the Newport Board of Guardians, on Up-to-date Work- houses." The speaker claimed the great distinc- tion of Newport Workhouse being up-to-date, it. having been built at a cost of £70,000 and £ 80,000. After the paper had been read they had a discussion and a large number of the delegates claimed the same distinction for their workhouses and the Chairman of the Swansea Board of Guardians said they had recently spent about £ 4,000 for building a new kitchen. Other delegates who had not gone as far, in stating that their workhouses were up-to-date advocated the centralisation of workhouses. F/or instance, instead oif having a workhouse at Tregaron, Newcastle Emlyn and other places to have one central workhouse at Lampeter. They also sug- gested if the workhouses were centralised to have a tarm or some land attached where the young members of the workhouse could be trained in agricultural pursuits. Others advocated that the Government should buy up all old workhouses and convert them into granaries for the storage of corn in time of war. (Laughter.) After the discussion ended, the delegates visited Newport Work- house. They found it a magnificent pile, complete with modern appliances and every- thing that could possibly be found for making the inmates comfortable. His impression was that the inmates of the Newport Work- house were not more happy than those at the Lampeter Workhouse. On Wednesday they had a paper on Tramps: how to deal with them." The reader strongly condemned the present system of dealing with tramps and advocated an easier method. He remarked upon the blistered hands of the tramps after having been breaking stones and said it was cruelty. He strongly advocated the estab- lishment of colonies and homes of refuge, where tramps would have a chance of redeem- ing their character and making them respect- able members of the community. A large number were in favour of colonies and others were in favour of reafforesting crown lands which would afford labour for thousands of tramps. Others were in favour of reclama- tion colonies for reclaiming the waste lands of South Wales. Others were in favour of con- verting the Workhouses into loan commissions for the purpose of lending tramps between L30 and L40-(IoLid laughter)—which could be repaid bv easy instalments. (Renewed laughter.)—Mr. Harford I think it must have been a lunatic asylum you were attending. (Laughter.)—Mr. Edmunds added that the tramp question was a very serious question J and he should be very glad if a conference could be arranged with the neighbouring unions to discuss it. The tramps were a great nuisance in the country. People could not even venture to leave the door of uieu houses open for fear of tramps going .1! and • making themselves at honle.-The Chairman, who had also been appointed a delegate to attend the conference, endorsed what the riev T. C. Edmunds had said. He had ueen a member of the Board for twenty years and lie had never attended a conference before and he did not think he had gained anything by attending that one. (Laughter.) he noticed there were people in the conference who liked to talk a lot, but who knew very little what they were talking about, but who wanted to get their names into the news- i papers next morning. The Vice-Chairman of the Swansea Board of Guardians prided him- self on the amount of money his guardians had expended on the workhouse. He did not think there was anything to be proud about in spending so much money on a kitchen. The delegates visited Newport Workhouse and found it a magnificent pile as the Rev. T. C. Edmunds had said, but he did not think the inmates of the Newport Work- house were as happy as the inmates ot the Lampeter Workhouse. He did not think there was anything to be gained by holding these conferences annually. Nothing came out of them. Thev went for tea and thpn went to their hotels and that was all. (Laugh- ter.) He admitted that the tramp question was a big question. He suggested that a con- ference of five of the members of the neigh- bouring unions should meet at Lampeter in conference. He hoped Mr. Edmunds would prepare a resolution in the course of a fort- night to be send rourud to the unions relating to that matter. (Hear, hear.)—It was under- stood that Mr. Edmunds would prepare the resolution. Vagrants.—The Master reported the num- ber of vagrants relieved during the half year ended Michaelmas was 803. an increase of 118 on the corresponding period of last year. Periodicals.—The Master stated that Miss Morgan, Medical Hall, had sent periodicals to the children and on the proposition of the Rev. T. C. Edmunds seconded by Mr. D. R. Jones, a vote of thanks was passed to the donor. Llanybyther Medical Offioei'ship.—Mr. John Griffiths, Llanwenog, said he was sure the Guardians would be glad to hear that Dr. Thomas, their medical officer, had refused a good appointment at Aberaman and had decided to stay among them.—The Chairman said he had heard nothing about the appoint- ment.—Mr. Harford said they were al1 glad Dr. Thomas was remaining. Visitors.—The Rev. J. N. Evans said there were between seventy or eighty pauper luna- tics in the asylum and suggested that visitors should be appointed to visit the asylum.— The matter was adjourned. Time of Meeting.—Mr. D. H. James pro- posed that the time of meeting should be altered from twelve o'clock to 11.30, because the train arrived half an hour earlier.—Mr. E. M. Evans proposed that the time should remain as it was, and it was agreed to on a show of hands. SUICIDE. On Sunday last, James Whiteside, a servant at the Mill, Lampeter, was found in his bedroom dead with an ugly gash in his throat. Mr. Henry Edwards the occupier of the Mill, went to the deceased's bedroom, which was adjoining the dwelling-house, but with an entrance from the outside, to call the deceased to breakfast. Getting no answer, he tried the door and found it locked. Sliding a movable panel in the door he saw to deceased on the floor and the place covered with blood. After summoning assistance, the door was burst open, when it was found that life was extinct. Dr Griffiths was also sent for and the body was removed to the mortu- ary. There was a penknife in the room with 4 which it is believed the deed was committed. 1 The deceased, who was about thirty-two years i of age, was believed to be a native of Preston, and had been engaged by Mr Edwards in May last. He was a good workman and was ai- ways steady and quiet. By his master he 1 was much liked. The Inquest. On Monday, at the Board Room of tho Lam- peter Union, Dr Abel Evans, coroner for Lampeter and district, held an inquest touch- ing the death of the deceased. The jury *in- panelled were Messrs John Jones, Portland House (foreman); R. Johns, borough in- spector; Thos. Evans, Victoria-terrace; Thos. Evans, Bronville; E. D. Rees, Station-terrace; David Jones, Victoria-terrace; J. J. Davies, Riverside; Jenkin Jones, Bridge-street; Thos. Hughes, Holborn; James Evans. Workhouse master; and D. J. Evans, Glasgow House. ] The first witness was Edwin Evans, farm servant, Dolaugwyrddon, Lampeter. He said he had known deceased for about two months. Deceased had told him that he had been work- ing in Heysham. He last saw him alive on Saturday night. He did not notice anything unusual about him, but he was always a bit strange in his way. The time he saw him pro. vious to Saturday night, deceased told him 1 that through being unable to understand Welsh he was hindered in his work, that it preyed on his mind, and that if he had a re- volver he would do away with himself. He never complained of his master nor of the work. Witness never saw him under the < influence of drink and he was not drunk on the Saturday night. He never mentioned I anything about committing suicide on Sat- 1 urday night. Henry Edwards, the Mill. Lampeter. said he engaged the deceased about the end of May. He was a very good and attentive work- ] man. He last saw him alive on Saturday night about seven o'clock when he was having supper. Deceased said he came from near < Preston, Lancashire. On Sunday morning, < he went to call him to breakfast. He was sleeping in a room adjoining the house. The < door was locked, but there was a glass panel in the door, and on looking through he saw deceased on his back on the floor with his knees doubled up. He could see the room was covered with blood. The door was burst open and the deceased was found dead. He was certain that nobody could have got into the room, as the door was locked and the key inside. He never saw deceased under the in- fluence of drink. John Jones, an inmate of the Workhouse, said h& washed the deceased, and in addition to the gash in his throat there was a bruise on his knee. After the Coroner summed up. the jury re- turned a verdict of Suicide whilst of unsound mind."
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BERTH, NEAR TREGARON. Wedding.—On Friday, October 14th, at Berth C.M. Chapel, a marriage was solemnized between Mr David Davies, Pyllauduon, only surviving son (f Mr Daniel Davies. and Miss Sarah Thomas, Maesrhug Fach, Blaenppnoal. The ceremony was performed by the Rev Morgan Evans, Tregaron, in the presence of Mr Peter Williams, Brenig-view, registrar. On the road from the bridegroom's house to Berth there were many quintains, and reports from guns were to be heard in various parts of the neighbourhood. The ceremony was witnessed by a large number of friends of the newly-married couple. The best man was Mr Rees Davies, Esgermaen, and the bride was given away by her brother, Mr David Thomas. Long life and happiness are the sincere wishes of their friends to the newly-married couple. Obituary.—On Saturday evening the sad news of the sudden death of Mrs Winifred Richards Tyhen Fach, cast a gloom over the district. The deceased was eighty-four years old. She was even about on Wednesday, but towards the evening she got worse. Her hustand pre-deceased her a few years ago. She was a member at Berth. The funeral took place on Thursday, October 20th, in- terment being made at Tregaron Methodist Burial Ground. Temparence.—On Monday evening, the local branch of the South Wales Women's Temperance Association held their first meeting for the present season, at Berth C.M. Chapel. The attendance of members was most encouraging and the meeting proved most suocessful. The first portion was devoted to prayer for devine guidance and inspir- ation in connection with all relegous efforts in the district, and especially for divine blessing on all temperance work. Several members took part in public prayer. Miss Cranogwen Rees, organising secretary of the above association was present, whose impressive address on Temperance work took up the concluding portion of the meeting. Arrangements were made for holding another meeting on similar lines on the following week.
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Cardiganshire Standing ZD Z!) Joint committee. THE 1., !xn.:N ÜY OF MAGISTRATES. 1'he quanelly meeting of the Cardigan- siiiro Standing Joint Committee was held on ihursday, October 13th at the Town Hall, Lampeter. Major Price Lewes, Tyglyn, Aeron, presided, and there were also present Major Barry Taunton, Ynyshir; Dr Jenkyn Lewis, Llanon; the Rev D. Griffiths, Llan- granog; Captain W. Davies, Llandyssul; Messrs C. M. Williams, Aberystwyth; E. J ones, Talybont; Morgan Evans, Oakford D. J. Williams, Abercoed; H. C. Fryer, clerk; E. Williams, chief constable; and D. Davies, surveyor, Col. Davies-Evans and Mr Inglis Jones wrote regretting their inability to attend. I An application was received from the Aber- ystwyth Town Council requesting that the Chief Constable should be permitted to act as captain of the Fire Brigade. The Chief Constable said he saw no objec- tion to act, provided that arrangements were made to enable Superintendent Jones to act in his absence. Replying to the Rev D. Griffiths, the Clerk said the position had not been occupied be- fore by a chief constable. Mr D. J. Williams—But we received an application for the late Chief Constable. The Clerk-Yes. but he did not care to take the office. Whether the Chief Constable acts or not, the police, naturallv, will have a great deal to do with firA b iif, thA PTn^f Constable is not compelled to take the posi- tion. The Chairman said that the present Chief Constable having had considerable exper- ience at Liverpool would be of advantage. He proposed that permission should be given. Major (Barry Taunton seconded the proposi- tion and Mr C. M. Williams in supporting it said the Corporation were anxious that the Committee should sanction the ap- pointment, as they felt that the great exper- ience gained by the Chief Constable in Liv- erpool would be a great help. The proposition was agreed to. A request from the Postmaster General for permission to erect a stay for the poles at the Aberystwyth Police Station was granted, but an application from the Post Office Telegraph Department to connect the Police Station with the telephone exchange in Aberystwyth was not entertained as the Chief Constable considered no advantages would accrue. The Clerk said a long letter was received from Mr. Griffiths, Llangranog. as to the action of the police and the bench of magis- trates in that neighbourhood. He did not know whether it was the Committee's wish that the letter should be read. The Rev D. Griffiths-Is it properly signed this time ? The Clerk-Yes, it is. (Laughter). The Chairman said he had also received a long letter which he referred to the Clerk and begged Mr Griffiths not to write him again. Nevertheless, he wrote another letter, but there was nothing in it except that he urged the matter should be thoroughly in- vestigated. The Chairman added that he had taken a great deal of trouble and had written to Mr Willis Bund who replied that the charges against the police were absolutely vexatious and groundless. Mr Griffiths had an opportunity to appeal and as he had not availed himself of the chances offered by the law it was useless for the Committee to in- tervene in the matter. Captain Davies saying that he did not know what the matter was, the Clerk ex- plained that it had been under consideration a year ago and referred to a case heard before the Penrhiwpal Magistrates. Mr Griffiths complained he had not received the justice he ought to have received and that one wit- ness committed perjury. Mr Willis Bund had pointed out quite clearly that it was open in the first case for Mr Griffiths to appeal against the decision of the magistrates and take proceedings against the alleged perjur- er, but as he did neither Mr Willis Bund having gone carefully through the volumin- ous correspondence came to the conclusion that the charges were groundless. The Rev. D. Griffiths thought it would be a waste of time to read the letter as the Committee could not help Mr Griffiths at all. The Clerk-It is only four papes of fols- cap. (Laughter). The Chairman suggested that the letter should be handed round the members, but as none of them showed any inclination to read the letter, it was agreed on the Chairman's proposition that the Clerk should be-directed to reply that the correspondence was closed. Mr. Morgan Evans—And to explain that it is out of the Committee's province to deal with the matter. The Chairman—That has already been doie. The charges brought against the police are entirely groundless. The Finance Committee recommended the provision of £1,180 for police expenses during the quarter. Respecting the proposed in- crease of bicycle allowances made to sergeants and police constables, the Committee re- quested the Chief Constable to obtain particu- lars of the allowances made in other Welsh counties. The Chief Constable having produced the particulars, the Rev. D. Griffiths proposed that the present allowance should be increased to B2. which Dr. Lewis seconded. Mr. Morgan Evans proposed that the allow- ance should be £116s., an increase of 10s. and Mr. C. M. Williams seconded. Dr. Jenkyn Lewis said 22 was but a moder- ate allowance considering the wear and tear of cycling up country as would be the case in the county. The Chairman agreed that the cycling across country roads would be very severe. The proposition was carried on a vote. The Rev. D. Griffiths pointed out that £ 13 Is. 4d. was paid for stationery which was all for the northern division. Was all the print- ing for the county done in the northern divi- sion? The Chief Constable replied that all the stationery was distributed through the county from the chief office. The Rev. D. Griffiths-Thank you for the information. The Chairman said he had received a letter which was not dated and did not state where it came from, signed by H. Thomas, relative to the administration of the Licensing Act, and had reference to the police. It was a matter of police discipline and should not be published, but handed to the Chief Constable. This was agreed to, Mr. C. M. Williams re- marking that it might be useful to the Chief Constable and might lead to good results. The Chief Constable reported having ap- pointed Thomas Evans, of Llandyssul, and Evan David Morris, of Penllwvn, as constables at Aberystwyth. The following transfers were carried out during the quarter:—P.C. Abraham Oliver, Aberystwyth, to New Quay (who had since returned); P.C. D. L. Davies, Tregaron, to Aberystwyth (who had since been allowed to resign P.C. Evan Williams, Llan- ddewi Brefi, to Pontrhydgroes; P.C. Bavid T. Richards. Cardigan, to Llanddewi Brefi; P.C. Rees Davies, Aberystwyth, to Cardigan. He had advanced the pay of P.S. David Jones, Aberayron, and received the resignation of P.S. Thomas Thomas, Lampeter, whose age was 63 years, had served the county for 38 years, and was entitled to a retiring allowance of JESS 16s. Id. a year. He visited the whole of the police stations and found them all in good order, except Tregaron. which had a leaky roof and reported to the County Sur- veyor. Returns were appended showing the number of persons proceeded against and the tramps relieved at the various unions, and also tramps apprehended for various offences. The Rev. D. Griffiths said he noticed the number of charges taken in the county during the quarter was 362, while 56 of them were discharged, which seemed to him a very high percentage of six to one, and it seemed'rather strange that one out of six cases should have I been discharged. Those discharges were not things that came to pass without incurring I expense to the county, but he did not find j fault with the force or anyone else. He knew of one constable who served in a certain dis- trict for seventeen years and had only one case discharged during the whole time, but looking at the Chief Constable's returns he thought there were some districts in which constables or somebody else must have a great, number of discharges. The Chief Constable explained that the majority of the cases discharged were private proceedings with which the Dolice hid nothing to do. There were bastardy assault, elemen- tary education, game, fishery, and other pro- oeedings, which did not reflect on the efficiency of the force as the police had nothing to do with them. There were twelve cases of drunkenness discharged, but it was frequently the case at Aberyswyth that those persons were bound over and hose were regarded as discharged cases. Mr. D. J. Williams pointed out that the magistrates were very lenient at Aberystwyth. magistrates were very lenient at Aberystwyth. The Rev. D. Griffiths—But they are lenient at the county's expense. Although I do not blame the force at all, twelve cases of drunkenness was a high percentage to be discharged. The Chief Constable said it was no reflection on the police. With regard to the drunken- ness cases discharged, eleven informations were issued against a licensee and his wife at Llanon, who were charged with having been drunk on their own premises. Convictions were obtained on five of the charges ana me remaining six were withdrawn on his applica- tion as he considered sufficient convictions had been obtained.. The Chairman said many tramps were brought before the magistrates and discharged and as there were various elements to be con- sidered he did not think the percentage was high. Mr. C. M. Williams considered the returns were very interesting and said there were more charges during the quarter than ever since 1890. Looking at the petty sessional divisions, it was interesting to find there were no discharges in the district which Mr. Grif- fiths represented and there were convictions in every case. In the Aberystwyth division out of 45 persons proceeded against, 39 only were convicted. At Aberayron 14 were con- victed out of 20 charges, so that the twelve discharged cases of drunkenness were ac- counted for in those divisions. He did not know whether the magistrates at Aberystwyth and Aberayron took a more lenient view of, the cases, but that was not for the Commit- tee to decide. The Chairman- Y cu seem to have a great many cases at Aberystwyth on the popula- tion,. Mr. Williams—But if those cases were j analysed, you would find that the bulk of them were not from Aberystwyth. I Dr. Jenkyn Lewis--Ver-v often, it would be a good job if they were. The Chairman, referring to the vagrant re- turns, said he was sorry to see that the tramps had increased from 1,519 in the corresponding period of last year to 2,393 during the last quarter. It was a serious question, but the whole country seemed to be alive to it and before long there must be some legislation. There were many honest working men among the tramps. The Rev. D. Griffitlis--But they go the wrong way through Cardiganshire. The Chairman—They may be on t-lie way to Fishguard or to s^vAie large works. There were something like 2^000 passing every year through Aberayron. The Chief Constable said the persons to be brought on for housebreaking at the Quar- ter Sessions were tramps. All the housebreak- ing and half the larceny in tlie county during the last quarter were done by tramps. Mr. C. M. Williams said only eleven of the tramps apprehended for crime were born in Wales. (Hear, hear.) The Chief Constable—And not one Welsh- man has been apprehended for dishonesty, but for drunkenness and vagrancy. Of the tramps relieved at the various unions during the quarter, there were 2,326 males and 67 females, 1,470 of them born in Eng- land, 87 in Scotland, 299 in Ireland, 17 from Cardiganshire, 274 from Wales, and 27 from foreign countries. Mr. Morgan Evans pointed out that the only union to show a decrease in tramps was Tregaron and he thought there was much in the way that workhouses treated them. Mr. D. J. Williams saying the tramps went from Tregaron to Aberystwyth and Lampeter, the Chairman said there was a pleasanter route for them to Aberayron. Dr. Jenkyn Lewis-That explains it. The Chief Constable-The route has much to do with it. No further action was taken. The Finance Committee were instructed to receive tenders for supplying the force with uniforms. Sergeant Thomas, Lampeter, appeared be- fore the Committee, and the Chairman having congratulated him on his long service, it was decided to grant him the retiring allowance to which he was entitled. With regard to alleged encroachment on county property at Pontrhydygroes; the Clerk was directed to take any proceedings which might be expedient. Mr. Morgan Evans suggested that each con- stable throughout the county should take the number of every motor car and cycle passing him. Dr. Jenkyn Lewis—As they are going at such a rate. would you not suggest that the constables should have telescopes so that they could see the numbers clearer? (Laughter.) Mr. Morgan Evans-I onl,- make the sug- gestion that they should copy the numbers. Dr. Lewis-If they can. The Chairman—But what would be the principal use of it? Mr. Evans-In case of accidents the num- bers would be useful., The Chairman said it was not done in any other part of the country and the number of cars were comparatively few in Cardiganshire. The police could not have an accurate return because cars would be passing unobserved when constables would not see them. Dr Lewis said two hundred cars were passing through his district every week; but it would be a superfluous work to copy their numbers as the same cars would be passing all over the county. The matter was left as a suggestion to the Chief Constable. With regard to the proposed ventilation of the cells at Lampeter Police Station, it was decided to proceed with the work at a cost not exceeding L12 10s. General repairs were required at Brynhoffnant at an esti- mated cost of L154 5s.. but as this was considered rather excessive it was decided to proceed this winter with making the constable's house waterproof. A sub- committee having considered the fitting up, furnishing, and completing the Court House at the new Talybont Police Station, it was agreed that the necessary work should be car- ried out at a cost of £ 45. General repairs were required at PontyvV-groes, which are to be carried out at a cost not exceeding 1045. Tenders had also been accented by a sub-committee for papering and painting the Abervstwyth Police Station. v
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CWMERFIN C.M. Cliapel.-The Methodist Chapel has been lately painted and decorated, and also an American organ has been supplied by Mr James Davies, tuner and dealer in piano- fortes, organs, etc. Last Saturday evening the Church held their harvest thanksgiving services when there was a large congregation. Miss James, Llwyn, officiated at the organ. Ater the service, Mr Davies, the blind tuner, played selections on the organ, which were much appreciated.
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u- I Comsponimct J COCK CROWING. Sir,—Bless me—why should I not crow ? I was the first to announce that Peter had betrayed his master! As to dogs,—did they not liquor up about Jezabal? They naturally howl ever since they licked her up,—she didn't agree with them. My lay agents don't say much, so I am obliged to kick up a fuss as an ordinary egg- mercnant.—Yours, etc., COCK-A-DOODLE. TREFLYiS CHURCHj S;r -I." your issue of last week mention was made of the ancient inscribed stone found in the Churchyard at Treflys. This stone was referred to at the meeting of the Cambrian Archaeological Association held at Cardigan in August last. In your note the opinion is expressed that the date of the stone would determine the period of the erection of the existing structure of Treflys Church. A large number of Welsh Churches are known to date their foundation from the early centuries. Unfortunately, the original buildings have disappeared long centuries ago. If not modern, the majority of existing structures mainly date from the fifteenth or early sixteenth centuries, though there are examples of twelfth, thirteenth, and fourteenth century work. Of the Cathedral Church of St. Deiniol the earliest remaining work is Norman. Nothing earlier remains of St Seiriol's Church. St. Cybi's retains fragments of Jxorman work, but is essen- tially a perpendicular building. Of St. Sadwrn's nothing remains but his memorial stone. Numerous examples of a like nature might be quoted. For the form and general design of early Ceii IC Churches we must, study the earliest Irish examples. it is antagonistic to a scientific study of arcineology to argue that, because a sixth or seventh century stone is found in a certain churchyard, the church itself belongs to the same period.—I am, &c., Aelwyl, Bangor, IIAKOLE HUGHES. 14th Oct., 1904. LORD RENDEL' MUNIFICENCE. SIR,—There can be no question that the friends of the University College of Wales ought long ago to have been up and doing so as to make permanent provision for the continuance of the sum of £1,000 a year so generously contributed towards the remunera- tion of the staff and the assistance of inter- mediate schools. It is not stimulating to other rich men to find this sort of help received year after year without an effort being made to show that the example is fruitful. Whatever Lord Rendel has said he will ful- fil, but is it right or wise that for five years these large contributions have been accepted without any effort being made to perpetuate this revenue? One thing is quite certain, that no effort on the part of the friends of the College would lessen his generosity, but might help to find others able and willing to help those who show that they are capable of helping themselves.—I am, sir. yours, ADMIRER. MACHYNLLETH: A DREAM. SIR,-I had a dream of a modernised Machynlleth, not what Mathew Arnold de- scribed as This strange disease of modern life, With its sick hurry, its divided aims. Its heads o'er-taxed, its palsied hearts," but an urban district changed and justifiably called model. A millionaire had taken a loving fancy to the beautiful surroundings and ini- tiated what to anybody else might be an im- practicable scheme.. In my vision, I saw improvements carried out which were a credit to any municipal authority. The fine Town Clock Tower re- mained as before, but" the unnecessary small grass which grew within the rails had given place to a pretty mixture of cltean white stones. I saw the streets nicely paved and levelled. No markets or fairs were held in public streets, but there was a Smithfield and market-place on the Garsiwn. and the Medi- cal Officer never complained of unwholesome smells and nuisances. The sewage disposal scheme had been effectively disposed of and the water supply gave no trouble for the Urban Council fell in heartily with the millionaire's scheme for a model town. There were other things I dreamt of, but R. L. Stevenson once said that a great part of this life consists in contemplating what we cannot cure. Ith.-Lt I should have dreamt more particularly of Machynleth was, perhaps, merely because it was a dream and when I woke I found the millionaire and his commendable scheme had vanished. BARDD CWSG. THE ABERYSTWYTH TOWN COUNCIL AND PENPARKE RATES. SIR,-I am very pleased that some of the speakers at the last meeting of the Rate- payers' Association referred to the amount of the general district rate paid by the in- habitants of Penparke. No doubt in the past the ratepayers of Penparke could claim aome reduction, but when we consider the great advantages they have lately had conferred upon them, I think it full time they should now pay the full general district rate, the same as ratepayers in every other part of the borough have to do. Penparke now has a good water supply, also its own reservoir. From the railway bridge at Trefechan to the village of Penparke, there are no less than twelve gas lamps. In the village itself there are thirteen more lamps, making twenty- five in all. I believe the charge for gas made by the Company is about twenty-two shillings per lamp per annum. There is also a lamp- lighter who has, I should think, ten shillings per week, so tho cost to the borough for gas and lamplighter comes to about £ 5l per an- num. When the inhabitants of North- road and Trinity-road applieid to the Council for light, they wero informed that they would have to go to the cost of purchasing and erecting the lamp posts, and after this was done the Council would pay for the gas. At Penparke the Council paid fo^ the lamp posts. Why should one part of the borough be treated better than another? A kerbed footway has lately been maido from the town to Penparke, which must have cost a large sum. In fact, Penparke can get from the Council anything it wishes to ask for, and there are one or two members of that body who always support their applications. Why is this ? Simply because there are about sixty Moters in Penparke who combine together to support those candidates who pro- misa to carry out their wishes. Now we will see what this village pays for all these im- provements. The nett rateable value of Penparke, including about twenty new houses of good size (which I am told are let for 914 per annum and rated at B7) also with Antaron and Crugiau thrown in, is JS586. The general district rate last year was three. shillings and eight pence in the pound, so Penparke should have paid a sum of £7°. and I am sure nine-tenths of your readers will be surprised to hear that the whole of the village with all those new houses, and including Antaron and Crugiau. paid only the paltry sum of L17, just one fourth part of the rate. The gas bill alone comes to three times as much as the whole of the rate. Your readers will see that it is the Aberystwyth rate- payers who have to pay for all these im- I provements, so 1 think it is lull time tnac the 1,800 Aberystwyth ratepayers shouljd let I the candidates for the Council know that they are not going to allow the sixty Pen- parke ratepayers to rule the roost any longer. Portland-street last year paid B186 in general district rates, eleven times as much as Pen- parke, and I am sure your readers will be surprised when I inform them, that even Portland-lane (now called Portland-roaid) paid in general district rates last year L67, or just four times as much as the whole of Pen- parke. I am also told that for every, pound paid by these villagers in poor rates, they receive about three founds in out-relief. Our readers will see that the inhabitants of Penparke are a highly-favoured community, and it is full time for the 1,800 Aberystwyth ratepayers to show the Council that a. stop must be put to all this pampering. Yours, etc., JUSTICE. Aberystwyth, October 19th, 1904.
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