The Cambrian News and Merionethshire Standard

ABEKYSTWYTII Personal.—Mr Richard Mathias, formerly of Aberystwyth, has been unanimously elected a member of the Committee of the London Steamshirj Owners' Association. Till Association protects the interests of cc steamers with an aggregate carrying >- apacit > of about two million tons, valued at over ten million pounds sterling. Amongsiti his colleagues on the Committee are Mr Cory of Cardiff; Mr James Knott, who un- successfully contested the Tyneside Division in the Protectionist interest at the last gen- eral election and Mr Walter Runc-a,n, M.P. the Parliamentary sacret-ary to the Local Government Board. Prestwich's New Surveyor.—Mr Sidney H. Morgan, who last Wednesday week was ap- pointed engineer and surveyor to the Prest- wich Urban District Council out of 300 appli- cants, is the son of the Rev Ebenezer Mor- gan, Manchester, and grandson of the late Mr John Morgan, Great Darkgate-street, a much esteemed and respected inhabitant of this town of former days. Mr Sidney Morgan was educated at the Brooklnds School, Sale, and the Leys School Cambridge, and at Masons University College, Birmingham. He goes to Prestwich from Middlesbrough, where for three years he had been assistant to the borough engineer and surveyor. Personal.—Mr John Anwyl, one of the best known citizens of Chester and father of Profecssor EUward Anwyl, M. A.. Aoery;. has decided to reside with his son, the Rev. John Bodfan Anwyl at Pontypridd. Query. _When a Town Councillor mucks up a whole street by converting it into a place for unpacking goods, whi-h of the officials is supposed to see disorder ? Cantata.—An illustrated descriptive can- tata entitled" The Little Captain". was given at Buarth Hall on Thursday evening of last week in connection with Siioam Sunday School. The conductor was Mr W. Hughes. The Rev. W. Morgan, Erwyd House, pre- sided and was supported by the Rev. Cadvan Davies. The lantern was worked by Mr Isaac Rees, assisted by Mr R. Kenrck. The fol- lowing artistes took part — Mr J. D. Cow- ley, Miss Jenny Jones, Miss Poliie Richards, Mr J Owen (Machynlleth). The accompanists were Miss Annie M Davies and Miss Maria Doughton. In the afternoon, a tea meeting was held. The following ladies nres-ded ar the tables:—Misses M J Griffiths, Bella Griffiths, Annie M Edwards, Catherine Ed- wards, J Warrington, Eleanor Warring- ton, Emma J Evans, and A Evans. The Unemployed.—At the Police Station on Monday morning, before the mayor, Cap- tain Douguton, and itxirard Morgan, ic.sqrs., five unemployed were brought up ciiaigea by Wm. Jones, master of tiie Workhouse, witu having refused to perform their casks at the Workhouse that morning.—All the defend- ants refused to tiy cutting the stones and stated that it wouid be impossible to break them.—After consultation, the Ben.h sen- tenced defendants to twenty-one aays hard labour. Dress optional" was the notice on a dinner ticket issued by the East Surrey Agri- cultural Association. Obituary.—The death occurred on Sunday afternoon of Mr D. M. Lewis at tne age or twenty-nine years. Deceased, who had been confined to the for the past fortnight, lived with his mother and lamiU at Yv < End House, New-stieet. He had been en- gaged for sixteen years in the offices oi KdUerts's Brewery and was the eiaest son oi the late P.L. Joseph Lewis who was stat onoa at Aberystwyth lor many years before his retirement. Two years ago, deceased made a journey to Australia for the benefit or his health and after an absence of ten months, returned home greatly improved in health. He was, however, of a deii-afe constitution. He was well liked and WideJy known, having a large circle of friends. At the evening service at Holy Trinity Church on Sunday. the Rev J. E. Davies, curate, paid a high tri- bute to the deieased, speaking of him as a pattern to the young men of the town. He was a member of the Church and was pro- minent in many' activities, he having been a Sunday school teacher and member of the choir for a long period. He belonged to the Conservative Club and was, formerly its se retary. A Volunteer sergeant, he was re- sponsible for the clerical work of the Corps. He was one of seven children and great sympathy is felt with the family. The funeral will take place on Thursday at LIanrhystyd. The University's Function.—Last week, the A'iierystwyth College Literary and Debating Society discussed the question whether the University does fulfil its function at a meeting hold in the Examination Hall. Mr E. R. Thomasi, president, occupied the chair, and Principal Roberts was among those present. The debate was made additionally interesting by the fact that the presidents of tne stu- dents' representative councils of the three constituent colleges took part, namely", Mr Gilligan, Bangor; Mr Chorley1, Carditt; and Mr Arnold Evans, Aberystwyth. Un a divi- sion, the affirmative was defeated by 287 votes to 182. Handy Man.—Mr John Putt. 24, Portland- road, for many years engaged at the Hostel, announces 'uy an advertisement that- he is pre- pared to undertake carpet and window clean- ing, carpet-and floorcloth laying and that he has firewood to o:-der. Tne Cemetery.—The work of repairing the outer fence has .at last been started. A wall is being built. Whether it will be left before it is finished remains to toe seen. The paths are in the same state, so are the borders and the displaced gravestones and the stone heaps. There are fewer stone heaps. Motor Service.—As was announced in last week's issue, the proposed motor road service from Aberystwyth round St David's, Solva, Haverfoidwest, Tenby, and other plaoas have been steadily developing. It is intended to commence the regular service at Wiutsun- tide along the principal routes and extend gradually. The services are extended to Tenby by Narberth, and northwards from Aberystwyth to Llanidloes, Rhayader, Llan- drindod, and New Radnor. A trial run will be made in a few weeks and the demonstration oar is expected to arrive at Aberystwyth on March listh. This car is an improved Chelmsford" and will be propelled by steam. Welsh Minister's Death.—The Rev. J. P. Davies, one of the best known ministers of the Wesh Baptists, died at his residence at Caerphilly on Sunday in his 661..1 year. Up to a few months ago, Mr. Davies was pastor of the old church at Tonyfelin where he had ministered since 1878. Born at Llunbadarn Fawr, he entered Haverfordwest college in I860, and in 1863 was ordained minister at Beuiah, Puncheston, and subsequently at Penuel, Cardganshire, where he !cec.:me onair- man of the School Board. Mr. Davies often took part in the Baptist Union gatherings. In 1887, at the Blaenau Fstiniog meeting, he read a paper on the historv of .e Baptists in the reign of Queen Victoria and at the Morriston meeting in 1894 on the o ption of the Baptists in comparison with otcer denom- illations. At the Cardiff National Eistedd- fod in 1883, he was a competitor on the essay on Welsh literature and took second place to Gweirydd ap Rhys, to whom the nrize of £100 was awarded. Shire Horse Show.—At the twenty-ninth annual London show of the Shire Horse So- ciety, which was opened on Tuesday, the South Hheidol Shi'e Horse Society's "Red- lynch Blue Blood was highlv commended in the class for stallions of 6.2 hands and over and between four and ten years of age. Mr Wynford Phi Hi; M.P., and Mr Humphreys, Welshpool's exhibits are also mentioned in the list of awards. Funeral. — The funeral of Miss Maggie Evans, daughter of Mr and Mrs Dl Evans. Swiss Cottage, Derry Ormond. who died on February 16th at the age of twenty-four, took pla~e on Wednesday, interment being t Bettws Bledrws Churchyard. Floral tributes were sent from Mr and Mrs Jones, Aberyst- wyth Miss Jones, Liverpool; Mr L Lewis, i Llanelly Mr and Mrs Johns Briton Ferry and Miss Jones, Lampeter. The chief mourners were Mr and Mrs Evans (father and mother), Mr and Mrs Rhys Jones. Myr- ddin House, Custom House-street (sister and brother-in-law); Mr W Evans, London (bro- ther); Bessie, Jennie, and Lily (sisters); D. Jones, Mrs John, Britonferrv (cousin). Shiloh Cnapfl.—Thf i-et>r»Mon of St. David's Eve was observed at Shiloh Chapel on Wednes- day evening. The preachers were the Revs R J Rees, M.A., and J Cadvan Davies. The congre- ga'ion was large and the sermons appreciated, Church Parade.—The Church Parade of rolun- teers recently cancelled owing to the un. favourable weather, will take place on Sunday next. Death of Mr R. Ellis.—The death of Mr Robert Ellis, ironmonger, Baker-st reet, son of the late Mr David Ellis, ironmonger, Great Darkgate-street, took place on Tuesday evening after a rather long illness. Death was due to acetone poisoning resulting from diabetes. Deceased, who was aged thirty-four, leases a widow and three children to mourn their loss and with whom sympathy is felt. Death of Mrs Bitchell.—The death of Mrs Bitchell, wife of Mr Wm Bitchell, grocer, South- road, took place on Wednesday evening. De- ceased was twenty-seven years of age. The funeral will take place on Tuesday afternoon, in- terment being at the Cemetery. Obituary.—The death of Mrs Ann Young, daughter of Mrs Daniel, 27, High-street, Aber- ystwyth, and wife of Mr James Young, 33, Weston-road, Bearwood, Birmingham, took place on the 26th February, at the age of thirty-two years. The cause of death was bronchitis, the de- ceased having been ill for about five days only. De. ceased, who was of a quiet disposition, was much respected by all who knew her. Great sympathy is expressed for her mother, three sisters, and husband. The funeral will take place at the Cemetery at three o'clock on Saturday afternoon. Personal.—The Rev E Kilin Roberts, rector of Hertford, son Mr Robert Roberts, Blaengadrr, was presented to the King at his Majesty's levee on Monday. Literary Society.—The subject for debate at the Shiloh Literary and Debating Society this week was Monarchy or Republicanism." The debate was opened by Mr J. Story in favour of monarchy and Mr M. W. Davies in favour of republicanism. On a vote being, taken the majority decided in favour of the monarchical system. M. « C.E.T.S. — The weekly meeting of the local branch of the C.E.T.S. was held at the Ysgoldy on Monday evening, under the presidency of the Rev J. E. LJoyd. The programme this week was submitted by Mrs White, and consisted of a cornet solo by Mr R. D. Williams, glee by the members of the Juvenile Guild, phonograph selections by Mr White, a recitation by Miss Rowlands, and songs hv Mr Lewis, Mr J. J. Davies, and Miss Corfie d.* Ahe College Concert.—in our last paragraph re tWCollege concert the date was wrongly given, and should be March 16th. Independent of the oratorio, the second part of the concert will be most interesting to true lovers of music. The orchestra will give three items alone, one each by a German, Russian, and a Frenchman also a new chorus composed by Mr D. J. de Lloyd, B.A., Mus. Bac., will be performed for the first time, and conducted by the composer. This will enhance the interest of the evening, as music by the teacher and pupil will be represented. Miss Waite will sing the celebrated solo from Weber, "Softly Sighs," and Mr Evan Williams "Lend me your aid (Gounod), and Mr David Hughes the most popular solo by Mendelsshon, I'm a roamer." The Society at its last rehearsal was honoured with the presence of Mrs Mary Davies, London, the celebrated soprano, and she was pleased with the quality of the voices and the bigness of the work. It is very encouraging to the committee that as many as twenty-six patrons have subscribed towards the expenses, and the list of names on the programme does not exhaust the number of patrons, as subscriptions have been received since. It is highly gratifying that the lovers of high-class music are on the increase in North Cardiganshire and that practically the success of the concert has been secured. Every precaution has been taken to give the same chance to all to book their seats by placing on the programme and tickets the date on which the plan will be ready for booking. There is every prospect of a brilliant gathering. Football.—A great amount of enthusiasm has been aroused locally by the fact that the Town Team has succeeded in qualifying for the semi- final round in the Welsh amateur cup competition. The venue of the next round is on the Newtown North End enclosure, the Town's opponents being Buckley Engineers (Flint.) The semi-final will be played off at Newtoivn on Saturday next. The Cambrian Railways are issuing cheap return tickets by the 1 10 express for 2a 6d and it is reported that a large number of enthusiasts will take the opportunity of an enjoyable outing and to witness an interesting match. The team selected to up- hold the honour of Aberystwyth is a strong oue and every man in it ought to exert his utmost to win this important match. There should be no dilly-dallying with the ball on Saturday, but all the players ought to work together from the first kick off until the whistle sounds for time up if necessary. Buckley, the opposing team, is a well- balanced one and every man, according to reliable I information, is a hard worker and full of go" from start to finish and typical cup-fighters; By their dash, energy, and bustling methods, they managed to overcome Esclusham (the ho!d?rs of the cup) by four goals to two on February J 7th. I The town players know now what to expect and the defence must guard against a sudden attack, especially during the first few minutes and during the later stages. No slackness should he indulged in until the contest is over. The match ought to be fought out in the same manner aa the last half- j hour on Saturday last. If they do so, victory willi res with the wearers of the and Green." I The Town forwards must also hustle a bit more than usual and go straight for goal. Every oppor- tunity should be seized and made use of and all chances that come their way snapped up at onon. They must all remember too that it is a cup fight they are engaged in and not a drawing room I DEATH OF MRS GEORGE DAVIS. A sensation was created throughout the town yesterday (Thursday) morning by the news of the death of Mary Jane. wife of Mr George Davis, J.P., South-terrace. Mrs. Davis was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Scott, formerly of Portland-street, and, <:>eing' an accomplished singer, took part n concerts in the" town and in connection with the English Congregational Church in Port- j land-street. She was generally liked for her cheerful disposition and, judging by her face, appeared to be in robust health. It was appearance only, however, for she had been attended for some time past by Dr. Harries and had also consulted specialists in London. She had been confined to her bed since Sunday suffering from acute gastritis and death occurred on Wednesday in oonse- qence of perforation having taken place. Mr Davis was away in London on business when death occurred, but returned home yesterday evening. There was one child of the marriage, a boy, for whom and with Mr Davis, general sympathy is felt in the town.

LAMPETER Bankruptcy.—At Carmarthen Bankruptcy Court on Wednesday before Mr Thomas Par- kinson, registrar, Samuel Davies Jones, Lampeter, came up for examinatIOn by Mr. Thomas, Thomas, the official receiver. Debtor lived at Werndriw Lodge, Lampeter, and had carried on the business of draper, grocer, and ironmonger. Debtor said he had submitted all the statement of affairs he was able to present.—The Official Receiver And what do you propose to do now?—Detbor said he pro- posed asking his wife who had obtained power of attorney to manage his affairs, to pay for a solicitor for him, so that he mgiht go into the whole matter.-The Official Re- ceiver po'nted out that Mr. Mathias, an ac- countant, was recently at Lampeter to make investigations. Why did not the debtor engage him ?-The debtor said he could not afford to pay him.—The debtor was told that he was not asked to do so and it seemed as if he was trying to defy the Coiirt.-Mie debtor denied anyl such intenticrn.-The Official Re- ceiver said the receiving order was made en January 3rd and tliev were still without a stateméntJ of affairs. It was a most unheard of thing.—The debtor named a solicitor who, he said, had refused to act for him because he knew that he could not nay.—-The Regis- trar Won't Mr. Daniel Watkins help you? —-Debtor: I asked him this morning and he blankly» refused. He said "I cannot act for you and the bank."—Mr. Thomas Jones, soli- citor, Llandovery, who appeared for the petitioning creditor, denied that Mr. Wax- kins was acting for the bank.-Debtor said Tie was only giving Mr. Watkin's own state- ment and, replying to the Registrar, he said he referred to the Old Bank, Lampeter.— The Official Receiver said they must do the best they could, but the debtor must clearly understand that if he did not submit the statement of affairs he would place himself in an awkward position.—The Official Re- ceiver proceeded to examine the debtor who said lie was a son of a canon of the Chuirch of England. He (the debtor) had lost some £ 10,000 through speculating on the Stock Exchange and in coal mines, but be could not furnish particulars.—The examination was adjourned. Smart Capture by the Police.—On Monday of last week information was received by the police that a coat, a pair of spurs and a bridle, had been t'aken from the stable of Mr John Jones, livery stable proprietor A person in his employ' was suspected of the theft. P.C. Selwood went in the early morn- ing of Tuesday in pursuit of the suspected person. He first rode over to Caio, but could find no trace of him there. He then P'™" ceeded to Llansawel and Tallev, near which latter place ho obtained the first clue, ^s a consequence of what he heard there, e proceeded to Llangadock Station, he was informed his man had booked for Pont a dulais, to which place the officer also booked. There he was given by the officials of «he rail- way the missing coat. P.C. Selwood then tbok train to Swansea arriving there late on Tuesday night. On Wednesday morning- he arrested William Joseph Williams, ot \Mn- llan Caio, postboy, and conve><ed him to Lam- peter arriving there on Wednesday evening. On Thursday, Williams was brought up bero-e the Mayor, and remanded to the ordinary petty sessions on Fridav. On Friday, upon <? application of the police, a further remanti v,^s granted to Wodnesday morning, the ac- cused being let. out on bail, himself in £5 and one surety of J35. On Wednesday he was again brought up before J. C. Harford, J M-• Cha-s. Evans, Esq., and R T Jones, Esq.John Jones, of /Bridge-street, jobmaster, said the accused had been m service with "im phout months. He left on the 19t.. 'February without his knowledge. inat evening'he missed the coat, spurs, and bridle, and identified the articles woduoed as his. He ga.ve information to the Police.-P.C-. Solwco-1. said that, acting under information received, he went in pursuit of accused and arrested him on Wednesday, the 21st Febru- aryl, at Swansea. He charged and cautioned him. In reply he said he took t.ie coat be- cause it was raining and the bridle so that no one would suspect that he was goi"?? Witness recovered the coat at Pontai da a Railway Station, where it had been left by accused He found the bridle at Penny Cot- tage, Llansawel. The spurs he f°un^ a Cwmdu Inn, Talley. accused having sold them to Wm Griffiths, of that place.—Wm Grif- fiths, Cwmdu Inn, deposed to buying the spurs from the accused and paving a s ij mg for -tilom.-Ac,used having been asked whether he wanted to be tried by a rury, elected to be deilt. with summarily. In reply to the charge he pleaded guilty.—Tlie th:m- man, addressing him, said he had pleaded o-uiltrvi to a very serious offence and the Bench had IOWER to send him to gaol. Because of the good character he and his parents had hitherto borne they would net send him to prison, but would fine him £ 3 including costs The Bench also congratulated P.C. Selwood on the smart way he had apprehended the a Monthly Meeting.—The Calvmistic Metho- dists held their monthly meeting at :<>n Chapel this week. The first meeting which was a committee of delegates, was held on Monday evening, while several other com- mittees were held during Tuesday. OnTiies- day evening a "Seiat Agored was hr,d. The introductory part- was taken by tee Ret Howell Llovd, Bwlchyllan, and the Rev R-hys Morgan, Llanddewi, opened the discussion. The Revs D Hughes. Cardigan, and J Thickens. Aberayron, afterwards spoke, and the Rev Evan Phillips Newcastle Lmlyn, de- livered a powerful sermon. On Wednesday the morning meeting was introduced by the Rev D Richards, Llanon, while the Revs D Hughes, Cardigan, and John T1hu&ens Aber- a.yron, preached. In the afternoon the Revs J Thickens and Evan Phillips delivered ser- mons, while in the evening the Re\s R R Davies, Cape! Drindod and Rhys Morgan, Llanddewibrefi. preached to a large congrega- tion. The various committees we^ ore^d over by the Rev W Adams. B.A., Siloh, the president for the year. Chairman of the Board of Gtwd.ans. The numerous friends of Mr David Dayies, J.P.. of Velindre, will regr«t to l^arn of bis con- tinued illness. Gifted with intedectual ability and good education, he has ^hron able to render valuaVole service to the public for a lengthened period..As a f2rmer, he has taken great interest in the learmg of oteck and has been the means of introducing into the country a better class f animals than hitherto existed, particularly sheep. He has presided over the deliberations of the Lamoeter Board of Guardians for twenty-one years. It is therefore befitt n- for the Guardians to initiate a testimonial in recognition of so many years of valuable servicer With this object in view, a sub- scription list has been opened V- memlbers of the Board, but it is understood that it is open for others outside the Board to sub- scribe. Each gaurdian collects subscription:; in his parish and subscriptions from persons nther than guardians may be sent to the Rev R. C. Jones, Bridf^e-stre^t, Lampeter, vice- chairman of the Board.

TREGARON D'ath of Caroniar.-Ori Tuesday night the dpatn occurred of Mr E C Evans (Caronian) at the age of fifty-six years, hill fifty-sixth birthday occurring about a fortnight previously. The deceased had been employed for many years at the Pi st Office from which he had to retire a short time back in consequence of failing health. He waa a man of excellent conduct and of considerable intellectual ability and he will be much misfed by the resident* of Tregaron and by those who occasionally visit the place. The funeral will take place at two o'clock on Saturday afternoon when the remains will be inferred at the Bwlohgwyrt C. M. churchyard.

THE PLAS MACHYNLLETH HARRIERS ..Y. _n WU..I..Mr..J;.J. Monday, March 5 Pantperthog Time, 10-30. Thurs., March 8 Pantglas Time, 10-30. THE PLAS MACHYNLLETH FOXHOUNDS WILL MEET Tues., March 6 Esgairfochnant Rocks Time, 11-0 Fridav, March 9 Esgairgeiliog Time, 11-0 THE NEUADDFAWR FOXHOUNDS WILL MEET Monday, March 5th Cwrtnewydd 10-30. Thursday. March 8th Esgerdawe 10-30.

NOTES FROM ABERAYRON. Bristol, February 26th. Perhaps I abetter tell the readers of this column what has impressed me further in this good natured city. Sunday morning is ushered in by the mel- low clang of a hundred bells. From tar and near the sounds arrive toned by distance. The hooters of the Avon river tugs that plough the waters, to make way lor the heavy-laden barges which follow, have yielded to the restful cilarm of the Sabbath day. Both tugs and barges are penned up like a herld of docile cattle below Bristol bridge, near which the statue of Samuel MOti" Las suddenly emerged into prominence. All through the week, he was lost sight of in the crowd. The memories of the good man blend into Salibath reveries. It is not only the bells that call. At 8.45, a working man from the Horsefair Men's Adult School, held every Sunday morning in the Broadmoad School at nine o'clock, came to say that Mr E Parry James, the nresident of the School, expected me there. This School is held in the spacious Schoolroom of the Rev. D. J. Hiley's Chapel. We are apt to iielieve that there are no adult Sunday schools except in Wales. But here was a perfectly-organised and equipped adult school. Its lessons for the year are carefully tabulated by a Council of the National Adult School Associations. The lesson for Sunday, February 25th, was entitled "The foundation of greatness," based on Amos V. and formed one of a group of sub-divisions under the heading Thoughts tictii tne prophets." Other headings are "Labour," "Brother- hood," "Studies in personal religion," "Minorities," "vLLlzenship." Each heading is sub-uirided. For example, under Citizenship" the sub-divisions are thus, "Patriotism, "Psalm 137: "In the State, obedience," Rom. xiii, 1-7; "Temper- ance, a personal duty," Rom. xii; "Temper- ance, a national obligation," Rom. xiv; "The citizenship of humanity," John iv, 5-26. The order observed was the sinking of one of Sankey's tunes, acooiy^amed on the piano; prayer. Then Mr Parry James indicated the tiend of how the subject was suggested in the chosen passage of Scripture to the assembled school. Afterwards, the classes retired to their pews, where each class hammered cut the subject. At the ringing of a bell, they re-assembled on the floor of J:he schoolroom to sing another tune. Questions and answers were then invited, the President directing the j discussion. He would be our" Hahn Pwnc." This discussion was eminently intelligent, ani- mated, pertinent, and practical. The President summed up with an appar- ent grasp of the text and its teaching and with an admirable inter-mixture of all the good points touched upon in the discussion. Statistics iby the Secretary followed. Then we lustily sang "Throw out the life line," and a. recital of thebenedidion by the President closed the proceedings. In the various ante-rooms there were classes of boys of many ages who came to cue gal- leries once to join in the singing. The total number present that morning was ^oa. On a black board set up in a prominent position one might see that tins Sunday Adult School was but one of twenty-nine similar Sunday schools which were being held at the same hour in various districts of the City of Bristol. The attendances for Sunday;. February 18th, were recorded.. At Barton Hill there was an attendance of 407; at College Green, 137; at St Philips Marsh, 143; at t George, 130; at Broad Plain, 111; at Red cliff e, bd; down to thirteen each respectively at Union- road and Filton. The total number present at the twenty- nine schools on Sunday, February was 2,293. The organization is wholly undenomina- tional and recruits are enrolled chiefly by individual canvass. Most of those present at the Horsefair School were working men, a great many dressed in very homely clothes. But they moved in a high level of thourdit and one could easily discern that the trutn appealed to their hearts. I came away ashamed of our own want of fidelity to organization and of our sluggish- ness and slovenliness. A tablet in front of me aIm taught me a Lesson. It bore this inscription. "Martha Harries. Died 28th August, 1868. A teacher in this School for twenty-three years. Faithful and beloved." She was a member of the Broidinead Baptist School. On Monday morning, as I walked from Bridge-street" to the Joint Station, Bostoek and Wombwell's Menagerie was entering the town headed by their brass band. Men and women popped out from all kinds of outlets from houses. They bubbled out and then ran wildly for the street along which the proco-jsion was passing. I was walking down behind Br.dge-&tr?et, near the river, a street of stored dry goods and ground floors of hotels and residences. The clerks and servants had all scampered away. It was a grand opportunity for thieves. Tho hue caravans drawn by teams of six or eight "horses bearing within in darkness those"-beasts of the forest—and goodness knows what of monkeys and reotales, etc., and here and there a sinister-looking carfiel stalked among the waggons—the whole had a dominating irrestistible fascination for ail and sundry. The long Vicotria-street was instantly crowdcd, trams moved slowly as if snowed UD by men and women and all travellers "for "the Station were in danger of losing their trains. A* touch of nature makes all the world akin."

LLANBADARN Social Evening.—An enjoyable evening was spent at the Independent Chapel School- room on Wednesday in connection with the Padarn Fawi^Lodge of Good Templars, when Bro. David i>avies acted as chairman. The programme for the evening was as follows:— Male Voice Party; conducted bv Bro. Stanley Thomas; song, Bro D. H. Williams; recita- tion, Sister Polly Pugh. During an inter- val which occurred at this stage, tea, cake, etc., were partaken of by all, while the fol- lowing sisters ably presided at the tables:— Lizzie Roberts, POllY Pugn, Jeannie Margaret Jones, Carrie Ellis, Lizzie Jones, Moi Lewis, Annie M Thomas, Maggie Price, etc. Then followed an address by Bro. Morgan Williams; song. Sister Jeannie Lloyd; address, Bro Hugh Hughes of Aber- ystwyth Lodge; melodian solo, Bro Harry Hughes of Aberystwth Lodge; and a recita- tiorT, Sister Lizzie R-ciberts. Refreshments having again been partaken, the programme was continued by a recitation by Bio Hum- phrey Thomas; song. Sister Mei Lewis: re- citation, Bro. Rees Hughes; and melcdian solo, Bro Harry Hughes. A prize was offered for an imprompte speech Bro. Hugh Hughes acting as adjudicator. The subject was "The eye," but not one of the four brothers who entered for the oompe--lon were adjudged worthy of the _-»vize. The evening was brought to a close by singing the popular temperance song, "Dwr gloew grisialaield i mi." Miss Jeanine Lloyd, Pare y Llyn, Plas Crug, acted as accompanist.

BORTH Interesting.—An interesting relic of past cen- turies wa. discovered on the Borth beach this week in the shape of a brass band, suggesting a dog collar, and having inscribed on it the follow- ing These is the property of Mr John Bevan, of vhe port of Ab«rdov«y, 1700." Can any light be given by any Aberdovian as to who Mr John Bevan" WM ? Possibly, some light could be throw. frem the Church registers of that town. Obit-uary.—The death of Mra Jane Evans, Ty- canol, Yoyslas, took place end of last week at the great age ef ninety-nine years. A few more days would have giveo the district a centenarian. Deceased retained her faculties until within a few days of her d"ath. She was a. testimony to the » mple life." She lived a hard life on the moun- taius above Talybont and without ever calling for the aid of any medical ma.n. The funeral took placa on Tuesday, the body being interred at Taly- boot Cemetery. The Rev Joseph Llewelyn offici- ated at the house and Rev — Davies, Talybont, at the graveside. Appointment.— Mr Charles Lloyd Roberts, Garibaldi House, Borth, was selected out of eighty applicants to the poat of surveyor and sanitary in- spector to the Prestatyn Urban District Council, He commences duty at Prestatyn on the 1st of April. Mr Roberts was articled to Mr William Jones, C E., the town surveyor of Colwy. Bay, axd has had ten experience of his proftssion at the Colwyn Bay •ffict»s. Concert.—On Wednesday evening a con- cert was given at the Congregational Chapel under the presidency of Mr Allan Cecil Wright, the accompanist being Miss R. A. Jenkins. There was, a crowded attendance. Pianoforte duets were played by the Misses Edwards, Bow Street, part songs by a Taly- bont party and a Borth party. recitations by Mr DOwen, Penywern, Mr Tom Jones, Borth; quartettes Iby Mr J. H. Evans and friends and the Misses M. M. Davies, Ellen Davies, E. H. Davies, and L. J. Morgan; duets by Messrs J. E. Jones Lianbrynmair, and E. H. Davies, Aberystwyth; and Miss Hughes and Mr J. E. Jones; and songs by Mr J. E. Jones, Lianbrynmair; Miss S. P. Ellis, Borth; Miss Hughes, Corris; Master Llewelyn Jenkins, Borth; Miss Prosser, Bow Street; Miss Morris, Lianbrynmair; Miss Catherine Jones, Aberystwyth: Mr L. J. Morgan, Aberystwyth; Miss Mary Davies. Borth; Mr D. J. Morgan, A.C. Bow Street; Miss Anne Edwards, Talybont; Miss Ellen Davies, Aberystwyth; Mr Llewelyn Beynon. Borth; Miss Florrie Meddings, Borth; Mr R F. Evans, Borth; and Miss Annie Bey- non, Borth. A vote of thanks, on the pro- position of the Rev. J. Llewelyn, seconded by the Rev. D. Oaron Jones, was accorded the Chairman who had contributed liberally to the Chapel fund and the concert was con- cluded by singing the National Anthem.

BARMOUTH Property -ale — a C,rsy d,l Hotel n Wednesday last Mr P Gilbert (of Messrs Giilart & S'ne. Machynlleth) (-fferred far t-al by suction thi* freehold hl,use "d g-r ten koour* as Vron eutos recently in thr oc upatioll of Mr Joseph Thomas. There was a f^ir a twndanc- present when an open- ing bid of £ 500 WrtS e icite^; this gradually IO to r860, at which figure tee property w a withdrawn. Eventually it was secured privately by Mr C.sti., of Barmouth, for f880 Messrs Snuth, D"ies & Co., Ab< ry8twyth, acted as the vendor's solicitors.

-a& C OLIS E XJM, ABERYSTWYTH, (The mosi comfortable p'ace of amusement in Town) COMMENCING MARCH 5th, See Day Bills, Mr WILL ELLERSLIE'S will present FUNNY PANTOMIME SKETCH SINBAD THE SAILOR! Making one of the MOST NOVEL and SMARTEST PROGRAMMES ever sub- mitted to an Aberystwyth audience. i349 Apartments. AP A R T iv! E N T S.PENT BRYN, 50 MARINE TERRACE, Proprietress, Mr flarry Lloyd (late Rock House.) Comfortable ,pDr,,menip in be-t portion ou the Manne-parade House re-decorated throughout, terms —Apply, Proprietress. y510 APAKTMLNT T. BOARD RESIDENCE AT AFU RYSTWYTH PLYNLYMON HOUSE, VICTORIA (MARINE) TERRACE MRS g, A. HALL. APARTMENTS OR BOARD RESIDENCE Plynlymon House is insdern-built on the finest and healthiest portion of the Marine-parade, is provided with baths and all necessary appliances, and is comfortably furnished. Each Sitting Kcom has AN UNINTERKUPTEP SBA VIEW and the Bedrck i-, fare large and airy. The SANITARY AAAANGTSMKNIS are certified by the Medical Officer of Health for the Borough to be perfect and complete." Special Terms tor-:Winte and Spring Months. Excellent References as to Cuisine and Management JJ ttbules jUbreem, REGINALD WOfiTHIMGIOM, REGISTERED PLUMBER, GAS & HOI WATER FITTER Sanitary Fitting" Sheet Lead, Pipes, etc. always kept in ltock Chart, very moderate. All work guaranteed. Orders executed or, the shortest notice. ADDRESS 31, PORTLAND STREET SHOP THE ARCADE. A BERYSTW Y TB HAVE fOU ANY PROPERTY TPOR SALE, or HOUSES TO LET, furnished or unfuruibhtid. Send particulars for insertion in new is6ue of my illustrated list. No CHXRJIE unle.ss buMtnbss jesultd. Agents in birwingham and other large Centres. EDWIN BLAKEY, Architect, Survejor, ibzjti Estate Agent i237 L-aimouth. AGRICULTURAL VALUATIONS O MODERN PRINCIPLES. M dolan HObe.-t89 N.D.A., etc. Holder by examination of the following Agri- cultural and Land Agency Qualifying Certifi- cates, viz :-Associatoohip in Agriculture of the University College of Wales (Aberystwyth), Certificate of the Royal Agricultural Society (England), National Diploma in Agriculture, and the Certificates for both the Professional Associateship and the Fellowship of the Sur- veyor's Institution—wishes to inform the General Agricultural Community of North, South, and Mid Wales that he has now estab- lished a business as Agricultural Valuer (Special), General Land Surveyor, and Agricultural Adviser. Valuations of Land for Sale, Rent, Rating, etc. Valuations of Live and Dead Stock for the Annual Stock-taking. Sale or Transfer on change of Tenancies. Tenant-right and Counter-claim Valuations. Unexhausted Manurial Values of Feeding Stuffs and Fertilisers and other Improvements under the Agricultural Holdings Acts, Custom of the Country, or Agreement. Valuations of Plantations and Growing or Felled Timber. Probate Valuations of Real and Personal Property. Surveys of all Descriptions. For Plans, Apportioning, or Laying Out of Land, Build- ing Sites, Arrangement of Ground Plans for Homesteads, Levelling for Drainage Purposes, or for Erection of Water-Power Machinery, Cuttings, Embankments, etc. Reports, References, Arbitrations. Advice upon all Agricultural points. Coaching in Special Subjects for N.D.A., P.A.S.I., and F.S.I, examinations. MR. ROBERTS has for the last four years held the post of Lecturer in Agriculture, Land Surveying, Estate Management. Forestry, and Valuations at the U.C.W., Aberystwyth, and the University College of North Wales, Bangor; and, in addition to his extensive practical experience, has made the best of his splendid opportunities to make a special study of the Condition of Tenure," Customs of the Country," and Methods of Valuation adopted throughout Wales, with the sole ob- ject of qualifying in an especial manner to meet the requirements of the time in this connection. PERSONAL ATTENDANCE MONDAYS. Address JOHN ROBERTS, N.D.A., Etc., AGRICULTURAL VALUER, SURVEYOR, Etc., PERFEDDNANT, TOWYN, Representative at Aberystwyth:— MR, WALTER WILLIAMS, Secretary Welsh National Agricultural Societv Cambrian Chambers, Aberystwyth. f377 MR. G. JONES ROBERTS, F.R.C.V.S., PWLLHELI, BEGS TO ANNOUNCE THAT HE HAS Established a Branch at Penrhyn- deudraeth u"d*r t!^e management «f Mr Howard Jones, M.RC-V S., F.V.M.A. (Lond), aud tbat he will be stationary thtr*. Address- Jories, Stawell, Penrhyndeudraeth, the D xt house to the Cambrian Railway Station. Telegmns—Jones, Vtt., Penrhyndeurfraeth. il73 jtosinea# Creeses A-V- CARPET AND WINDO W CLEANING CARPET & OILCLOTH LA X ING- FIREWOOD TO ORDER REASONABLE CHARGES. JOHN PUTT, 24, PORTLAND ROAD, ABERYSTWYTH. i342 National Telephone—No. 3. GAS. Inverted & Ordinary Gas Burners, Globes, &c., and Plumbing Goods, Glass, &c., of every Description "P ALWAYS IN STOCK. FIRST-CLASS WORKMANSHIP GUARAN. TEED. Moderate Terms. IBe-witi Watkins PLUMBER, GLAZIER, HOUSti DECORATOR, GAS AND HOT WATER FITTER, CUSTOM HOUSE STREET, ABERYSTWYTH. WORKSHOP: SEA VIE W PLACE. STEAM LAUNDRY, ABERYSTWYTH. B. JONES BEGS to inform his numerous Customers that owinp to the increase of business he has put dowli additional NEW AND MODERN MACHINERY to enable him to execute all orders with promptness- and despatch, and hopes to still merit your esteemed patronage and support. HOTELS AND PUBLIC INSTITUTIONS SPECIALLY CATERED FOR. SHIRTS AND COLLARS A SPECIALIST, &11 Goods Collect AD and Delivered Free of Charge. Send a Postcard and the Van will cat Particulars QOC. Pricea on applic tion Continuance of Business. PAINTING AND DECORATING The Business of Painter and Decorator carried on by the Late Messrs MORRIS HUGHES JONES and SON, GRAY'S INN ROAD, WILL BE CONTINUED BY HIS SON (D. d. Jones) Who hopes by punctuality, care, and attention, combined" with REASONABLE CHARGES, to receive a share of patronage so liberally bestowed upon his father. Private Address— PARIS HOUSE, NORTH PARADE i216 MESSRS JAMES & PRICE Are drsirous to intimate that they have now received their SPRING GOODS INSPECTION* INVITED. COUNTRY ORDERS PROMPTLY ATTENDED TO, BON MARCHE, TERRACE ROAD. GO TO MORT O hi S BOOT STORES 42, TERRACE ROAD, ABERYSTWYTH, FOR THE SMARTEST, THE BEST, THE CHEAPEST BOOTS, SHOES, AND SLIPPERS OF EVERY DESCRIPTION. SURE TO GIVE SATISFACTION.

,IolrthQ, .SUarriages, anh SNtits. -r-o. DEATHS. Bitchell-On February 28th, at South-rond, Aberystwyth, Elizabeth Anne, wife of Mr W. Bitchell, grocer, and daughter of Captain Evan Jones, Bridge-street, uged 27 years. Davis—On February 28th. at 13, South Marine- terrace, Aberystwyth, Mrs M. J. Davis, wife of Mr George Davis, ironmonger. Ellis-On February 27th, at Baker-street, Aber- ystwyth, Mr Robert Ellis, ironmonger, aged 31 Lewis—On Sunday, February 2oth, at West End House, New-street, Aberystwyth. Mr D. M. Lewis, eldest son of the late P.C. Joshua Lewis', aged 29 years Morris-Davies—On February 27th, Gwenith May, the beloved daughter of Mary Laura and Morris-Davies, of Troy House, Rugby, in her 14th year. jf37 Oliver—On February 27th, at Peckham House, Union-street, Aberystwyth, Mr John Oliver, aged 90 years. Yrmng-On February 26th, at 33, Weston-road, Bearwood, Birmingham, Mrs Anne Youucc, wife of Mr James Young, and daughter of Mrs Jane Daniel, 27, High-street, Aberystwyth, aged 29 years. IN MEMORIAM. Phillips-In memory of Evan Owen Phillips, late- Dean of St David's, who died March 2nd, 1897. Beyond the sea of death love lives yesterday, ,fi, to-clay-for ever." i313 Williams-On the 26th February, 1903, at Aber- ystwyth, Ruth Lynch Williams, aged 54 years. Interred in Abney Park Cemetery, London. i343 Printed by J. & J. Gibson, and published by them in Terrace-road, Aberystwyth, in the County of Cardigan; at LI. Edwards, Sta- tioner, High-street, Bala and John Evans, Stationer, Glauyrnor House, Barmouth, in the County of Merioneth, and at D,tvid, Lloyd's, Portmadoc, in the County of Carnarvon. Friday, March 2nd, 1906.