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DESPERATE. Ah, sweet, what of my love for you? What can I say? What can I do? Help'ess I am: dumb as a stone: Life! Let it go. Death will atone. .4 VAIN QUEST. General Booth says that he is looking for a millionaire. So am T. It is a vain quest. I never meet a millionaire any- where except in newspapers and then they have parted with all they intend to give. How sad. DISESTABLISHMENT. What? Leave the Nonconformists in the lurch ? Not disestablish the Established Church? Have not the Lords refused to pass the (Bill ? Now must the Government its will fulfil. SAME GAJIE. I understand that a book is going to be published which will contain the por- traits of local celebrities. It would not surprise me in the least if my portrait did not appear in that book. We shall see. THE END. When I have written my last line, And work is ended, Shall I be sorry and repine The world's not mended? Not I, indeed There'll be no need; God knows, not I, what He intended. I went my way From day to day Not knowing witherward it wended, Therefore why seek His will to speak As if His plans I apprehended? HOW DID HE "Is he- married?" asked a County Court judge concerning a defendant. Creditor: I should say he is a married man by his appearance. W hat is the distinctive appearance of a married man? Perhaps the creditor meant the debtor's appearance in Court. I do not think I can judge by his appear- ance whether a man is married or not. UNKNOWN FRIENDS. All through the frost and snow She fed the birds WTith grain—not words. Their friend they did not know: With men 'tis often so. HERETICS, MARTYRS, SAVIOURS. THE CASE OF DR. CAMPBELL. What is called the new theology is as old as the Israelitish golden calf, and probably thousands ol years older. Men have always wanted embodiments of the invisible, explanations and performances of the impossible, reasonable statements of the incredible, limitations of the im- measurable, and verbal descriptions of the inconceivable. When I read the lives of martyred heretics, I am always surprised that the heretics made so much of their heresy and that the persecutors and murderers were so sure of their rightnes3 as to be able conscientiously to crucify, or burn, or cast out those who differed from them. Dr. Campbell is being persecuted be- cause he throws doubt upon certain old beliefs. Roman Catholics do not hesi- tate to say that their religion is the only true religion. Conformists and Noncon- formists are all ready to uphold their own religious beliefs against the world and to persecute and ostracise all those who do not agree with them. I have a statement before me, sanctioned by the Protestant Alliance, which says that the Church of Rome is not only anti-Christian, but superstitious and idolatrous r This is a curious state of things to me, but I know that it is so from long and painful experience. It has always been so. A man believes something of which he knows nothing-an know nothing—and he is ready to make the life of another man wretched because he believes something else of which ho also knows nothing and can know nothing. I am alive. I have been alive many years. I do not know what life is. There is nobody in the world who knows what life is—not even the greatest mas- ters of science. I have seen death in many forms, but I do not know what death is. Nobody knows what death is. Dr Campbell does not know what death is, or life, or matter, or God, or eternity. There are countless notions and guesses and theories about life and death and matter and time and eternity and right and wrong. Probably they are all wrong, but whether they are right or wrong no- body can know, and it is this hopeless and inevitable ignorance which makes me wonder why men persecute each other for their beliefs. It does not matter to me that a man believes a gnat can swallow an elephant. By all means let him be. lieve that a gnat can swallow an ele- phant—tusks and all. To me the belief is impossible, but why should I be perse- cuted, or be put to death, or be denied human fellowship because I cannot be- lieve that a gnat can swallow an ele- phant? If I cannot believe something it is no use trying to force me, for belief is not a matter of will. A person cannot be- lieve what he likes. A person cannot be- lieve that the sun is square, or that twice two are five, or that sweet things are bitter, or that ice will not melt before the fire. To blame a man for his beliefs, or for the absence of beliefs, is monstrous. Take the quite orthodox person. He be- lieves certain things. Never mind whether his beliefs are reasonable or not. He believes the things. Let somebody go to him and tell him that unless he gives up those beliefs and believes something else he must be put to death, or be called an Atheist, or be shunned socially. He cannot give up his beliefs. He cannot believe something else, for belief is not a matter of will and choice, and unless the man makes pretence he must be put to death or suffer any other penalty which the orthodox impose upon him. Suppose somebody comes to me and asks me if I believe in the immortality of the soul. I say at once I cannot conceive of a human soul and I have never been able to realise immortality. The problem is too great for me. I stand before it neither believing nor disbelieving, ,but aware of all sorts of possibilities. If I am told that unless I believe in the im- mortality of the human soul I must be punished forthwith, I may pretend to be- lieve in order to avoid punishment, but nothing in the shape of threats can make me believe. Belief is not under my control. Dr Campbell does not accept certain popular versions of theological belief. He is a minister of religion. Certain ver- sions of theological belief, with variations, are generally received by professors of religion. He will have to be cast out. He may set up a religion and a theology of his own, but there is no place for him within existing religious enclosures. He is a heretic. If he is not careful he will become a martyr. If his views become popular after he is martyred he will be- come a saviour. When my theological views became unpopular within the re- ligious enclosures, I was requested to go outside. I went outside and have been unjustly blamed ever since for going! People imagine I can believe what 1 please, but I cannot. Nobody can. Organised religion is a sort of system of police which keeps certain classes of people in order. Religion, apart from organisation, is something much grander and nobler than a system of police. I am sorry for Dr Campbell, just as I am sorry for all heretics, martyrs, and saviours who have to walk lonely ways be- cause of their inability to accept certain beliefs and for their own soul's sake. It is not one, but myriads, who at some time or other in life have cried in despair, "My God, my God, why hast Thou for- saken me?" EA RTHQUA EE EXPLAINERS. One of those very clever people who know nothing about earthquakes until after they have happened has been ex- plaining all about the cause of the Jamaica earthquake in a daily paper. This clever person was nearly killed and only escaped because his house was stroirg. A little real knowledge before would have been worth a great deal of pretended knowledge afterwards. A FOOLISH SUGGESTION. The newspapers may be doing General Booth an injustice when they say that he is in favour of the nationalisation of the drink traffic. He is reported to have said that if he were the autocrat of this nation he would pay nothing for good- will, but would give brewers and publi- cans a generous price for their property. He would let them have twenty years to run, and then the drink business would belong to the people. Let me put another case, always sup- posing that General Booth said what he is reported to have said and that he be- lieves the drink traffic is a wrong and widkecL traffic. Would he nationalise brothels and make national profit out of them? Would he nationalise gambling and make national profit out of it? Does he believe in making national profit out of the opium traffic of India ? If the drink traffic is a wrong traffic why make national profit out of it? If it is not a wrong traffic, why worry those engaged in it ? Compulsory virtue is a far more dreadful thing than even drunkenness. PRETTY WELL OFF. Somebody has been telling the news- papers that Mr. Rockefeller is only worth sixty million pounds. This means that it would take a working man who earns a pound a week one million two hundred thousand years to cam as much as Mr Rockefeller is worth. How very wicked it was for malicious people to say that Mr Rockefeller was worth a hundred and fifty millions.) SOMETHING LIKE A COAT. There has been an action in the law courts about a fur coat which cost a thousand pounds. Evidence was given to the effect that the coat could not be re- placed for fifteen hundred pounds. If I were to live until I had spent a thousand pounds in clothes, I doubt whether I should not be living when the next century came in. I wonder if that thousand pound coat was made of "doctored" rabbit skins. A FISH STORY. A Cardiff newspaper says: "A ton and a half of trout were taken from the Bir- mingham Corporation's reservoirs in Rad- norshire last season." Is the writer of the foregoing quite sure the fish were not red herrings? The weight of fish does get exaggerated. By the way, why does that newspaper put 1907 on its headings, see- ing that if the year 1900 was the first year of the century this must be 1908 ? The Coast. J.G.

--All ABERYSTWYTH Wedding.—On Christmas mprning, 1906, at Newtown Congregational Chapel. Wellington, New Zealand (the officiating minister being the Rev W A Evans), Mr William Lloyd Davies of Aberystwyth, formerly employed at the Cambrian News Works, was married to Margaret, second daughter of the late Mr G H Minifie of Dunedin, N.Z. The bride was given away by her guardian (Mr. McPeak of Edinburgh). The bride was attended by her sister, Miss Eda Minifie of Launevioke. The duties of best man were carried out bv Mr Robert Wern Evans of Bettwsy- coed. The party after the ceremony pro- ceeeded to the Club Hotel where tne wedding breakfast was specially prepared bv Mr Llewellvn. The happy pair then left for Daunevioke. Numerous presents were received from cvlonial and home friends. One handsome oresentation was by the Nghauronga Freezing Works, on the staff of which Mr Davies is engaged. 1st Cardigan R.G.A. (Vols.) Rifle ( iub. —The first prize competition in connec- tion with this Club, which has only re- cently been formed, took place in the Drill Hall on Monday evening. The com- petition was most successful. The prizes were given by Sergeant Major L'ewelin who, with Sergeant Major Heritage, Q.M.S. Bearne, Corporal J. L. James, and Gunner Alban Lewis, form the Club Committee and to whom the best thanks of the Corps are due, Sergt. Major Wells, R.A., acting as treasurer and secretary. Two ranges were allotted for the competition, one representing 200 yards, the other 500 yards, entries be. ing confined to members below the rank of" sergeant. The aggregate score re- sulted as follows :—Number 354, Gunner J Jones, 38 points, first prize; number 116, Corporal H. B'uck. 36; number 328, Cor- poral G. Newall, 36 number 324, Gunner J. Goodwin. 36, tie for second prize. On the tie for the second prize being shot off, Corporals Binck and Newall again tied, Gunner Goodwin securing the second prize by one point. The first monthly spoon competition will take place on Mon- i day. March 4th. when the prizes will con- sist of three solid silver spoons. Temperance. — On Thursday evening last, the members of the St. Michael's Branch of the C.E.T.S., assembled at the Buarth Hall to assist the newly-formed branch at Holy Trinity in the temperance cause. In the unavoidable absence of the Rev J. E. Lloyd, the chair was taken by Mr Panchen. The programme, which was arranged by Williams, South- terrace, consisted of the following:—Re- citation, Miss Rose Hollier: song. Miss Jennie Jones; reading, Mr J. Lloyd; song, MKs Jones; recitation, Mrs Cor- field; song, Mr Edward Lewis; reading. Mr W. H. Corfield; song, Miss Sarah Williams; recitation. Mr R. D. Wil- liams; song. Mr Edwarcl Lewis; and an address by Mr Panchen, who spoke en- couraging; words to the members of the new branch. At the close of the meet- ing. Sergeant Major Farrow, the sec- retary. thanked the St. Michael's Branch for their Jdndne=s in supporting them that evening. Sugar Growing.—Mr D. D. Williams, of the Aberystwyth College Agricultural Department, who has been delivering ex- tension lectures on root crops in Mont- gomeryshire, intimated that The College authorities womd be willing to co-operate in experiments with a view of intro- ducing the beet Sklgar industry into the county. It was pointed out that Mont- gomeryshire soil was suitable lor growing beet sugar, and iocal flour miiis, which were practically disused, wou.d be avail- able ior manufacturing purposes. Mont- gomery Town Council are being asked to consider the possibility of starting the in- dustry. Swansea Parliament.—Professor Levi, of Aberystwyth, who is frequently at Swansea, took his seat as hon. member ior Hudderslieid at the local Parliamentary Soc;ety and delivered his maiden" speech on Friday evening during the Ul- troduction of a Licensing Bin. He said that when a ship was launched, a bottle of champagne was broken across the bows, but once it took the water, the never leave water. Ii peooie began to take to water, it wOlLd be the same with them. (Cries of Oh" and dissent.) At election times, every public hcuse was turned into a Conservative committee room where men were kept until they got muddled and forgot they had left home to vote Liberal.—The Home Secretary asked if the hon. member was in order in giving bis personal experiences. (Laughter.)—• The Speaker ruled that the hon. member was entit.ed to give an examp.e, but the Prime Minister, who is the editor of a Conservative newspaper, contended that the allegations were serious and wanted to know if they referred to the recent el- ection.—Professor Levi replied that he re- ferred to the elections in which Conserva- tives had been returned.—Eventually, the Bill was carried. Extension of Time.—At the weekly Petty Sessions on Wednesday morning, before the Mayor, Peter Jones, and John Watkins, Esqrs., an extension of time was granted from seven until twelve o'clock on the occasion of the shop assistants social at the Oriental Cafe^on Wednesday night; and from eleven until one o'c.ock on the occasion of St. David's dinner at the Talbot Hotel on Friday night. The Co'iiseum.—On Monday night Mrs. Hubert O'Grady's Company gave a per- formance of "A Fast Lite" before a large attendance at the Coliseum, and of A Coastguard's Daughter" on Tuesday even- ing. There were various lively incidents in the piays, both humorous and dramatic, which appealed to the taste or those who attended. Improved Railway Facilities.—In addi- tion to the through coach from Padding- ton to Aberystwyth which is s'ipped off at Carmarthen from the Fishguard ex- press and attached to the train arriving at Aberystwyth at 4.20 p.m., the Great Western Company have now put on an- other special coach in connection with the 11.20 a.m. train from Paddington, arriv- ing at Aberystwyth at 7.45 p.m. This coach was put on first on Monday. It is seventy-three feet long and one of the j latest corridor express coaches. There happened to be a large number of pa sen- gers in the coach on Monday evening, who expressed their appreciation of the com- fort which was afforded them. The com- partments are large and well fitted throughout. Special instructions were issued by Mr John Rees, divisional super- intendent. to the district superintendents and officers as to the working of the train, and from Pencader to Aberystwyth the coach was under the supervision of In- spector Humphreys. The trial run en Monday was satisfactory. Good Tempj ars. — On Tuesday last a most pleasant evening was spent in con- nection with the Aberystwyth Excelsior Lodge, at the New Market Ha!il. Brc. Meredith (of Swansea), provided an in- structive lantern entertainment and was assisted bv Bro W. J. Fearnsides and Bro W. E. W ells. The meeting was formally opened with a neat and effective speech, delivered by the Chairman, Bro. Fearn- sides. A splendid series of pictures. dealing with the evils caused by excessive drinking, were shown on the screen and were described by Bro. WeHs. At the close of the meeting, the usual vote or thanks was tendered to those who were responsible for the evening's entertain- ment. Next Tuesday evening an united session will be held, when the varices good templar lodges of the town wiili be represented and matters of great interest will be discussed. Legal.—Mr Henry Nojfes, who was ar- ticled to Mr W. P. Owen, was amongst those who obtained honours at the last law final examination. At the last Town Council meeting it was represented that Mr E. P. Wynne voted against Mr Gibson's motion that a separate committee should be formed for the management of the Cemetery. This was not so. Mr Wynne voted for the motion and those against the motion were confined to the Blind Following with the exception, perhaps, of Mr Wi'ikinscn Zoology.—A book of some 300 pages, written by Mr J. R. Ainsworth Davis. M.A., Trinity College, Cambridge, and professor of geology at the University College of Wales at Aberystwyth, has been issued bv J. M. Dent and Co., Lon- don, in their "English Men of Science" series giving a terse biography of Thomas Henry HuxTey, the eminent scientist, and 2, succinct review of his investiga- tions and his conclusions. Professor Ainsworth Davis says he has made an attempt to bring into prominence Hux- ley's scientific work. though much of it was of so specialized a nature as to make a full presentment to other than pro- fessional zoologists practically impossible. The writer, however, has succeeded in producing a biography of great interest to the resder unversed in science technic- alities and in creating a thirst for know- ledge of the subjects to which Huxley and Darwin devoted the greater portion of their lives. But it is to science students that the book is especially valu- ?ble. even more so than the full biography of Huxley and his collected lectures and essays, for Professor D,vi5 has indicated not on'y the theories which obtained and the reacts which had been established, and the questions remaining open before Huxley commenced his life's work, but j wherein Huxlev's theories and investiga- tions have since been substantiated or have had to be modified hv fnller investi- gation. In this way Professor Davis's work pets as a o;uide tc students in what direction to look for the soiù results of Hux'ky's life work. Famous Congregational Ministers.— The Literary and Debating Society of the Welsh Congregational Chapel, Baker- street, which was formed this winter, con. tintues to be a success and great credit is due to the Committee for their excellent programme which has proved both in- structive and interesting. On Wednes- day evening another enjovable evening was spent, when excellent papers were read on two ".clJ-.1nlOwn Congregational ministers. The first paper read was by Mis^ Anna Evans. EFesmere House, on the late Rev Azariah Shadrach, who first brought Congregationalism into existence at Aberystwyth a bent 1816. At fir ^t 1w preached in a building on the site now occnoied bv the Banti^t Chapel and ward in a building in Queen-street, which wa.s formally a barn. FinaUyi, through his strennons efforts, Sion Chanel, other- wise known as Penmaesglas Chapell, was erected, the whole of the cost being col- lected by himself as the work proceeded, and the chapel was completed without leaving any debt on the building. It is interesting to note that the body of this conscientious Christian worker rests in the Aberystwyth Churchyard close to the path entering the Castle from Great Darkgate-street and bears an inscription which states that he had written no fewer than twenty-one books. This accomplish, meut is astonishing having regard to the disadvantages under which he wrote. Evans gave an excellent account of his life, and out of respect to his memory, hymn 226. composed by Mr Shcdrach. was sung by the members. The second paper was by Mr E. J. Ov, ren. U. C.W., on the I late Rpv W. Ambrose, Portmadoc. poet- ically known as "Emrvs." who was also a great and pomdnr p/reacher, and a suecess- f; il bard. Mr Owen gave an excePent ac- count of the life of E-*mrv*s as well as a vivid insight into his abilities as a bard and literary man. Hvmn 516 which was composed by "Emrys," was sung. Great is due to Miss Evans and Mr Owen for their and pxcpJJent naoers which were listened to with interest by all pre- sent. Erosion.—On March 7th the Royal Commisison on coast erosion will TP ceive the evidence of the ex-Mayor of Aber- ystwvth, the Town Clerk of Southwold, and Mr J. H. Efllis. ex-chairman of the Rhyl Urban District Council. j Lawn Tennis.—The Corporation invite tenders for the taking of the lawn tennis and croquent grounds at the rear of the Town Hall. Funeral.—The funeral of the late Mr John Griffiths, Lynwood, North-parade, took place :ast Saturday morning, the p.ace of interment being the Cemetery. In addition to the chief mourners, a large number of sympathisers accompanied the remains of the deceased to the Cemetery. The Rev T. E. Roberts, M.A., Shiloh, officiated at the house and at the grave- side. Touching references were made at last week's weekly services at Shiloh by Mr Wm. Thomas, Mr Richard Jones, and other deacons to the deceased's Christian ire and of his long and faithful attach- ment to the cause at Shiloh, and also on Shnday evening by the Rev T. E. Roberts (pastor). All the funeral arangements were made by Mr J. Lewis Evans, Great Darkgate-street. The National Schools.—The prizes for '('gular attendance, which are awarded by he Cardiganshire Educar ion Committee, were distributed to the successful srholars on hursday afternoon, February 21st, by Mrs Matthews, the Vicarage, who was accom- panied by Miss Matthews Mr BEllis Morgan. J.P manager, was also present. I hf period of t me for which the prizes were rfsited January 1st, 1906. to Nov :10ill, 1906. This consisterl of 379 attendances, The prizes which were given were "Standard \orks," of tne published value of 3s 6d The volumes awarded were artistically bound and beautifully illustrated. Before the presenta- tion of prizes the scholars (in charge of the headmaster, Mr Ainsleigh Jones), sang portiolJs of the school music, which consists of quartets, trios, two-part sonars, rounds, and the national songs of Wales. The music was rendered in an artistic and credit- able nner, and the singing was highly <»ppieciated.—Mrs Matthews then addressed the scholars in a neat and appropriate speech. in which she impressed the value of regular attendance, excebent conduct. and industry. The successful scholars who received prizes aie as follows (a) Boys Standard II, Ernest Humphreys, David Johu Jones Standard III, John Warrington, Thomas Edwards Stan- dard IV, Arthur Humphreys, Thomas War- rington, Cyril Jones Standard-VI, Henry Massey, John Thomas Evans Standard VII, Hubert Gurney. (b) Girls: Standard II, lithel Davies Standard III, May Agnes Jones; Standard V, Agues West. Hubert Gurney has not missed a single attendance for six years. Thomas Warrington has not missed for four years, and John Warrington has not been absent for three years. The prizes for this year were only given to scholars who attended every time the school was opened. Maritime.-—Mr James T. Jenkins was successful in obtain; ng his first ticket as chief engineer on the 15th February at Cardiff. He is the son of the late Cap- tain David Jenkins of the "Nerissa" and the late Mrs Jenkins, Penrock House, Marine-terrace. Shop Assistants.—On Wednesday even- ing a social gathering of shop assistants and others took place at the Oriental Cafe. Councillor J. Gibson presided and the gathering numbered over a hundred. The programme consisted of songs by Miss Annie Campbell, Mr Austin Jenkins, Mr. Lewis J. Morgan, and Miss Jennie Jones, and interspersed by dances. The accompanist was Mr T. L. Davies, and Messrs Alban Lewis and Tom Rees were masters of ceremonies. The following are the officials of the local branch:—President. Mr Alban Lewis •! vice-president, Mr R. H. Williams committee, Messrs A Baldertsne, R H! Williams, Jack Price, Alban Lewis, W D Hughes, and T Evans; hon. treasurer, Mr T Evans; hon. secretary, Mr L J Morgan. P.S.N.—Saturday evening's entertain- ment consisted of a lantern lecture on his visit of Canada by Mr E Edwards, the Laurels, the lantern being manipulated by Mr D J Lewis. Next Saturday evening, Mrs Evans, Cliff-terrace, will lecture on a visit to Italy, with views. Obituary.—The funeral took place on Tuesday of Mrs Ann Evans, 32, South- road, whose death occurred on Friday at the advanced age of eighty-seven. She belonged to an old family at Aberystwyth and was grand-daughter of Mr Edward Samuel, one of the first deacons of Tauernacle Chapel. Her husband, who carried on business as tailor and draper in Great Darkgate-street and Pier-street, died about thirty-four years ago. In- terment was made at the Cemetery. The mourners were Mr Evan Evans, solicitor; Captain John Evans, and Mr James Evans sanitary inspector, nephews' Mr David Jones, senior postman; Mr Richard Samuel, and the Rev. William Jones, cousins. Election of Guardians.—The day for re- ceiving nominations for the election of guardians at Aberystwyth has been fixed for Thursday, March 7th. Gas Company's Annual Meeting.—-The half-yearly meeting of the shareholders of the Gas Company was held on Wed- nesday, Mr Hugh Hughes. solicitor, chair- man of directors, presiding. The dir- ectors' report stated that during the half year there was an increase in the sale of gas amounting to 678,000 cubic feet, but owing to a lower-priced con- tract the additional cost for coal was only £10. The price of gas has been re- duced from 4s 3d for lighting and 3s lOd for cooking to a uniform charge of 3: 4d per 1,000 cubic feet. The new contract for public lighting with incandescent burners is for a period of five years. The works and mains were in excellent con- dition throughout. The balance of pro- fits amounts to £1.580 8s 6d, and it was decided to pay dividends at the rate of Iii per cent on the original shares, with 2 per cent on accounts of dividends unpaid, and on the new shares at the rate of £8 4s 6d per cent., less income tax. A divi- dend of five per cent on the preference shares was paid in January. Mr David Lloyù, North-parade, and Mr E Llewellin were re-elected as director and auditor. The other directors are Mr J. G. F. Hughes-Bonsall, Glanrheidol, and Mr H. Woodall, managing director. Business.—Mr T. F. Fear is retiring from business at the Terrace-road Wine Vaults. An advertisement in another column announces that Mr Lloyd Williams will offer the lease for sale in April un- less previously disposed of by private treaty. Obituary.—The death occurred on Thursday after a short illness of Mrs. Esther Jones), wife of th Rev E H Jones, pastor of the London-road Presby- terian Chapel, Neath, and niece of Mr. David Jenkins. Mus. Bac. She was well known at Aberystwyth prior to her mar- riage eleven years ago, having performed much useful work in connection with the Presbyterian Church. She was for a long period a Sunday School teacher and ren- dered continuous service as a member of the choir. In addition, she frequently sang as a soloist at the College concerts and performed her parts successfully. She was always active where musical ability was desired and was gifted with a fine voice. Her death will mean a great loss to those who knew her energetic and kind- hearted nature. She was also sincere in all her activites. Her husband is a son of Mr William Jones. South-terrace, and was a minister at Llandovery until seven years ago. Mrs Jones, who was forty-four years of age, was taken sud- denly ill on returning from a chapel ser- vice a week before her death which was due to peritonitis. She leaves a bo and girl aged seven and three years and much sympathy is naturally felt with the be- reaved husband. After a brief service at the house on Monday, the Rev B T Jones, of Neath, officiating, a procession was formed to the chapel. The gathering was large and representative, including prominent ministers and laymen, with the Mayor and Corporation of Neath. Those who took part in the service were the Revs E H. Harris. Aberavon William Jenkins, A. Wynne Thomas, Swansea; and J. Morgan Jones, Meithyr. On Monday afternoon a large gathering accompanied the cortege to the Railway Station and in the evening there was again a large gathering at Aberystwyth Station who escorted the body to the house of Mr. David Jenkins, Loveden-road, where it remained overnight. A short service was held at the house on Tuesday morn- ing by the Revs T E Roberts andvfhomas Levi and at the Cemetery the Rev R. J Rees and Principal Prvs officiated. The hymn, "0 Fryniau Caersalem" was sung at the graveside. The mourners were the itev. E H Jones (husband), Mliss Nellie Jenkins (sister); Messrs David Jenkins (uncle), John Jenkins, Treqastle, and David Jenkins, Cardiff (brothers); Mrs £ )avid Jenkins, the Rev J 0 Evans, vicar of Nevern (brother-in-law); Mr William Jones and the Misses Jones, South Marine terrace. The following deacons from Neath attended:—Messrs Cym Jones, H Parminter, and Gomer Richards. There was a very large attendance of towns- people and a number of wreaths were re- ceived. On Sunday evening, the "Dead March" was played at Bath-street Church and sympathetic references to the family were made. Amateur Cup.—The re-played tie in the Welsh Amateur cup competition between Portmadoc and Aberystwyth will take plaoe on the Vicarage Field on March 9th. The draw for the semi-fina1 round will take place next Monday night. Success.—Mr Albert Potts, of Peris House, Cambridge-terrace, a member of the Town football team and employed as clerk at the Great Western Railway Offices, passed with distinction in the G.W.R. senior clerks examination held at Paddington Station. He has been duly congratulated on his success and credit is also given to Mr E. J. Davies, the local agent. Dry Sweeping.—There has boon no dry sweeping in the town for many weeks. This alteration is not due to any change in the policy of the Council, but to fre- quent changes in the weather. The ele- ments are to blame, for the absence of dry sweeping must be a fault or the Council would not persist in dry sweep- ing. St Paul's Welsh Wesleyan Guild.—An enjoyable time was spent at St Paul's Schoolroom on Wednesday evening. The meeting took the form of a miscellaneous concert and recitations illustrated by magic lantern views. The chair was taken by the Rev John Jones, Laura- place. The first part of the programme was as follows:—Introductory remarks by the Chairman; recitation. "Papa's letter" Miss Warrington song. 0 Llefara Add- fwyn Miss E J Jenkins; recita- tion. "Y Bardd a aeth i'r Bala," Miss Annie Pugh; song, Miss M L Jones, Bridge-street; recitation, Miss Emily Jones; recitation, "Brave John Maynard" Mr Thomas Lewis, Queen-street. The second part of the programme was en- tirely given over to showing lantern views. Many interesting views of local interest were shewn on the screen and also photos of ministers who have formerly been in the circuit. The principal part, however, was the recitation (illustrated), "How Jane Conquest rang the bell," by Miss Warrington. Great credit is due to Messrs Fred Parry and D J Jones for the able way in which the programme was arranged, as also to Mr J Jenkins, Bridge street for the expert way he worked the lantein. Votes of thanks were proposed and seconded by the Rev John Jones and Mr D JenKins and unanimously carried. After singing a hymn the meeting ended. Social Gathering.—On Wednesday the second of the series of sociaJ gathering in connection with the Congregational Church, Portland-street, was held. The programme was taken by the Literary Society in the form of Shakesperian read- ing. The first reading was chosen from Much Ado .about Nothing" The var- ious characters were taken by Rev Mr. Penry, Mr J W Brown, Mr S V Galloway, Mr D Thomas, Mr D E Jones. Mr B P Loveday, Mr A E Cookes, Mr E Wakeiing, Misses Heron, Lorimer, Penry. The second reading was the banishment of Celia and Rosalind by Duke Frederick from "As you like it." Taken by Mr T. C. James and Misses Heron and Lorimer. Third reading, from Julius Ceasar, the q/iarrel in the tent between Brutus and Cassius, taken by Mr Galloway and Mr. James. The tables were presided over by Mrs Thomas, Mrs Galloway, Mrs Davies and Miss Davies. Death of Miss Tompson. L'anbadarn.— The death occurred on Saturday evening, February 16th, at Fronheulog, of Eliza- beth. eldest daughter of the late John Tompson, of Oakiands, Sutton Coldfield, Warwickshire, and Harriet, his wife. The funeral, which was a private one, took place on Thursoay morning at 11 o'clock at L'anbadsrn. Mr Arthur Howard Tomlnon, of Hollyhurst, Shtton Coldfield (brother), was the only mourner, her sis- ters being absent on account of illness. The officiating clergy at the house and Church were the Archdeacon of Cardigan, the Rev N. Thomas. R.D., vicar of Llanbadarn fawr, and the Rev D. D. Jones, curate. There were also present tho Misses Wil- liams, Abergeldio House, and Miss Rich- ards, Laurel House. W reaths were sent by "Arthur and May," brother and sister- in-law; Ellen. Alice, Fanny, and Susio, sisters; "Artliiur and Marie," nephew and niece; Herbert and Maude, nephew and niece; Archdeacon and the Misses Wil- liams. Abergeldie House; Captain and Mrs Cosens, Bronpadrn; Mr, Mrs, and the Misses Morgan, Nantceirio; the Rev R and Mrs Williams, the Vicarage, Pen- rhyncoch; the Misses Edwards, Pwllhobi House; the Misses Phillips, Penybont Farm; Mr and Mrs Hampr, Penrhynrod- vn and Miss Bridget Roberts. Blaen- gader. Forthcoming Events.—On Mondav and Tuesday evening, March 11th and* 12th. Maritana" and Gounod's "Faust" will be presented at the Coliseum bv Mr Johnston's Costume Opera Recite Com- pany. A concert will be held at the Coli- seum on Wednesday, April 17th under the aus.ces of the students of the Theological Cot: Particulars appear in our ad- vertising columns.

NEWCASTLE KMLYYN PFNRHnVPAL PETTY SESSIONS, luesday, February 26th.-Before Sir MarteIpe Lloyd (Ill the chair), the Rev D. Griffiths, J. Owen, and H. Tobit Evans, Esqs. •+i 5anprous Dog.—Before proceeding with the business of the Court, the Chair- man drew attention to a dangerous dog at a house close. On Friday week last, his son who had recently broken his arm, was riding through Pen'rhiwpal when the dog made for the horse, but luckily no accident occurred, and as his son had disabled one arm the consequences could have been serious. On the previous day Miss Lloyd and the coachman rode past and the dog again made for the horse, The horse bolted and went up the hill for a short distance before it could be stopped. He enquired whether it would be better to take proceedings against the owner of the dog.—D.O.C. Williams promised to warn the owner and the dangei*ous nature or the dog. Wild Birds Protection.—Thomas Lewis Derwendeg Llangeler. and James rlughes, Lanybank. were charged by P.C Chairman with having used nets for catch- lngs birds at Henllan on January 17th.— Defendants stated that thev were not aware that they were breaking the law. '-i.V'y 'lad not seen any notices.—D.C.C. Williams stated that he did not want to press the charges as defendants were not professional bird catchers.—In reply to H. Tobit Evans. who enquired what /t,he„?h-1'ect of catching the birds, U.C.C. Williams stated that the birds were caught tc be sold.—Defendants were each lined 2s 6d including costs. Dog Exemptions.—The Bench pro- ceeded to consider claims for dog exemp- tions. Propostefl Alterations.—Three tenders) for the proposed alterations in the magis- trates room were made necessary by the Licensing Act. The tenders were for- warded. to Mr. James Thomas, Haver- fordwest, the landlord's agent, for con- sideration.

LLANDYSSUL Tregroes.—A successful eisteddfod was held at Tregroes on FriTlav evening under the presidency of the Rev J A G Howell Llandyssul. The Rev G S Rees, B.A., conducted. The adjudicators were Music, Mr Burrv Morse. Burry Port literature, the Rev G S Rees, B.A. j d'oyleys, etc., Mrs JAG Howell; lIps, etc., Messrs Thomas Jones and Thomas Evans, Tregroes. Miss,M Jones, Pwll- cornel, accompanied. Mr J Jones, Rhiw- lug, was treasurer aud Mr E R Jones, schoolmaster, acted as secretary. Mr Morse sang "The Wolf" and on being encored "Merch y Cadben" and "Mae genyf wraig fy hunan." Mrs Howell ac- companied. The meetinp- was a thorough success in every way. The awards were Male voice (" Away to the Forest"), Llandyssul, conducted by Mr L Thomas, Gvfeile. Duett, Messrs T Jones, Pwll- cornel and Davrd Thomas, Nantcarran; Tenor solo, David Thomas, Nantcarran. Baritone solo, Tom Jones, PwllcornoJ Baritone or tenor solo (confined), D Davies Blaencerdin-fach. Contralto or soprano (solo). Miss Rees, Cefncoed, Llangunllor. Solo for boys under sixteen years "of age W Davies, Charles-street, LlalldvsllI. Solo for eirls. Mary Lewis. Parke, Hen- I llan. Solo (confined to those who had only won a prize once before), T T Evans, Llandyssul. Poetry. Ben DaVies, Glan Cerdin. Song, James James, CVmbarre, Rhydlewis. Stanza, Miss Thomas. County School, Llandyssul. Letter Evans, Pwllffein, and Thonlas Thomas, Fronwen. Recitation (adults), T Davies. Glen View. Recitation (iuvenfh's". W Davies. Pantfeillionen. Translation, J J Davies, Rfostrasol. Speech, J J Davies and A Davies, Llwynrhydowen. D'oyley, Eliza James, Cwmcerdyn. Lip, Griffith Walters Horeb. Button hole, Daniel Davies, Gwvnant. LLANDYSSUL RACES. The annual races and steeplechases were held on the Abereedin and Wilkes Mead- ows on Wednesdav and were well at- tended. The judges were Cblonel Lewes, Llysnewydd; Major Cass, Dol'llan; H. H: Coe, Blaendyffryn; D J Lloyd, Gilfach- wen and T. R. Jones, Pantgias. The starters were Captain D Lewes, Plesgeler; Mr A H Jones, Penrallt; E Jones, Tys- sul Castle W Jones, Pengraigwen; T H Davies, Faerdre. The following were the events:— Trotting match fcr horses not exceed- ing three old :—1, Gwyn Davies, Newcastle Emlyn: 2, Mrs T Mathias, Newcastle Emlyn; 3, C E Harries, Capel Evan. Trotting match, open to call comers.— 1, Mrs T Mathias; 2, Gwyn Davies; 3, T Bowel, Conwil. Open trotting match for horses not ex- ceeding four years old.—1, J Davies, Cast e Howell; 2, T Evans, Cenwil; 3, T Evans, Newcastle Emlyn. Jumper.—1, "Rose Bush." 2, "Tally Ho." Flat race for bonafide followers of Plas- geler Harriers—1, — Jones, Penpen- farch; 2, J Evans, Wilkes Head; 3, John Davies, Cilrhedyn. Open hurdle race—1 and 2, Phil Lewis, Meidrim. Steeplechase limted to the Neuaddfawr, Pantglas and Carmarthen and Tivyside hunts—1, "Nance o'r Glyn"; 2, Phil Lewis; 3, — Thomas, Harp, Carmarthen. Open flat race for ponies exceeding 13.2 hands high.—1, Evan Thomas, Dryslwyn; 2, — Thomas, Rose Bush 3 —Watt, Pen- Ian. Steeplechase open to a radius of eight miles of LlandyssuL-1, — Griffiths, Gelli, Newcastle Emlyn: 2., — Griffiths, Penlan, Rhydlewis; 3, D Jones, Goitre. Open flat race.—1, "Tally Ho"; 2, "Wild Berry." The clerk of the course was Mr R M Davies, Myrtle Hill, Lampeter, and the field stewards were Messrs J. Wiaiams^ Rhydfach; T Jones, Troedrhiwrhwch: E Evans, coal merchant; A E Smith, Porth Hotel; J Evans, Wilkes Head Hotel; T Thomas, Cilgwyn Arms Hotel; Ben Davies, Porth Hotel; John Davies, Pen- llan — Burke, Dol'llan Samuel Owens, and'Mr George Tew, Pontwelly. The secretarial duties were ably performed by Mr D L Jones, Cilgwyri Hotel, Llan- dyssul, the treasurer being Mr W Jones, Pengraigwen.

ABERAYRON PETTY SiiSisiuNS, V» ednesduy, Fobru- ary Z7th.-lle,wre Major 1"nce Lewis, (chairman); Win. Timotny, Evan Moin. John Thomas, Thomas Jones, lJ. U. Rees, and \V. L. Deserting his Wiie.—Ihomas lh-.m..s, farm servant, i'ont i' aen., Ciiiau Aexon, was charged by hw wife. E.izabeui Ihomas, Maesyffynon Cottage, L.anh- hangei Ystrad, with deserting her.—Order was made for separation maintenance ol 5s. a week, and custody of child was given to the mother. Drunkenness.—P.S. D. James, New Quay, charged James Williams, mason, New Quay, with being drunk on the high- way at New Quay on the 16th February.— Fined 2s 6d including costs. w Special Licences.—Licences to sell in- toxicating liquor at Lianarth lair on the 12th March were granted to Mr D Wil- liams, Troedrhiwilan, Margt Davies, Rose Hill, Lianarth. Objection to the exten- sion of Penbont, Lianarth, was sustained. Transference.—The licence of the Lioyd Jack Arms was transferred to Mr W. Jones.

NOTES FROM ABERAYRON. THE GREAT CALAMITY. On Thursday night, the 21st February, at 5.30, the fateful wire from a member of the staff of a Cardiff newspaper, com- municated to Mr W. Morris Jones, con- veyed the awful news that Mrs Phillips Jones, of this town, was one of 142 passen- gers lost off Rotterdam." The consternation and grief and of sym- pathy which the news produced can never be described. There was agonv of heart in it. Mrs Jones had on!y left at eight, o'clock the previous morning, and no pres- entiment of any kind had disturbed the mind of her father, ex-Superintendent Thomas Phillips, of the Cardiganshire Constabulary and her mother and people. She was on her way to Rotterdam to meet her husband, Captain David Jones, com- mander of the s.s. "Llanishen." Her husband arrived at Rotterdam on the Friday foil.owing the calamity. Since Mr Daniel Phillips and Mr James Phillips harve joined him in th_e quest for the body of their sister. An the world has now I1:mg with the woe of the catastrophe, and with the horror of those angry waters. Mrs Phiilips Jones has a large fsmiiy of near relatives cast into the deepest gloom by her untimely death. They com- prise, husband, father and mother, two daughters, aged ten and seven, named Vera and Edna, Mrs Owen, wife of Capt. Owen, s.s. "Picton," who all reside at Aberayron; Mrs Griffith Davies, Ponty- pridd; Mn; Hughes, briton Ferry (sis- ters); Mr David Phiilips, Bournemouth; .Mr Ben Phiiiips, excise officer; Mr James Phillips, excise officer; and Mr. Dan Phillips, Swansea, brothers. If Mr. and Mrs Phillips and their children and grand children could be compensated by sympathy for their loss, they would be more than rich. Alas, the loss cannot be made up for, and the calamity will aJ- ways remain in memory, as unique in its suddenness and tragedy and overwhelming disaster. Mrs Phillips Jones was a hancL some woman, the pride of her peoplle, and a beautiful singer. Thousands mourn with her sorrowful relatives and pray that her body may be found. Up to writing, there were no tidings to that effect. To the many specialists in the arts and sciences among us we have now to add a dog fancier. Mr H. L. Pugh, of Paris House, took first prize for one of his spaniels at Llangeitho Show last week. [r. W. L. Phillips, B.A., of the Theo- logical College, Aberystwyth, lectured at L'anddewi Chapel on Thursday evening, February 21st, on "A Weir-hmaxi on the Continent." Mr. John M. Howell pre- sided. There was a large audience and a good surplus. Ir. Dan Jenkins's O.M. night school was a very great success. His pupils loved the work and were loath to end the ses- sion. The end came on Friday night, the 22nd February, when the pupils organized a fine soiree to mark the event and to signify their indebtedness to Mr Jenkins. The pupils invited a number of guests to meet them. A happy time was spent. Much thankfVilness is due to the staff of the British School for their valuable ser- vices. THE ELECTIONS. There is a contest for the representation of the urban district on the County Coun- cil between Mr. Francis Evans. the old member, and Mr. John Davies, Feathers Hotel who contested the seat three years ago. On that occasion there were three candidates and the rwmllt was Evans 115; Davies. 98; and James, 48. The result on the present occasion depends largely on who will secure the majority of Mr James's supporters on the fact occasion.. Both candidates are working quietly and the utmost cordialitv is evinced. AFRÓN "DIVISION. This division comprises the parishes of Henfynvw LTpper, L'anddewi Aberarth epDer, Cilie Aeron, and Llanerehaeron, and has l-een represented in whole and in part by Mr. John M. Howell from the estabMsbment of the County Co unci'! in the | year 1888. I' Three years ago and now Mr. J. M. HoweM has been allowed a walk over. On the present occasion he WR," proposed and seconded hv the Rev. J. T. Parry. Bro nawel, and Captin Da.vid Jenkins. Alicia House, and by rr. Ebrnezer Morris Jen- kins. and Mr. D. D. Jones. Lone, Neuadd- the a.ssentor^ Messrs John Michael. D. P.usrh, S. R. Davies. Morgan T)P,V"\S. Jacoh •TONCSJ. David .Tonp^, John Jones, and Edward Jones, Pontf'i/in. In tho district o niprised the pnr- ishes of P"n'nvw ( din ¡\ n'-rlll LKnereh- aeron. and T,iheM-jd. Tn 1901 the district comorised the three first-named r»ari.'bes onlv for the bad heen added to the parish of Bv the year 1904 Aberayron haTJ been mndp an urban district and given a member of its own, so that there came a redistribution once more. Lranddewi Aberarth Upper and Henfynyw Upper were made adminis- trative parishes and these, with Cilie Aeron and Llanerehaeron, constitute Mr Howell's constituency since the year 1904 and is called the Aeron Electoral Division. The writer has the honour here of ex- pressing his most sincere thanks to the eilectors for returning him without a con- tested election. The election is more than a tacit acquiesence, it is a very magnani- mous compliment which is most gratefully appreciated. From Giifachyrhaien to Morra Mawr, and from Aberarth to Cwrty- cadno, near Ystrad, the district has been alive to the fact that an election was pend.. ing, yet from the villages and farmsteads there has been an expressed opinion that the sitting member should sit on. He is extremely b thankful. The contest in Cilcennin is growing in interest. Many of Major Pryse's colleagues had endeavoured to persuade the con- stituency which he represented to eschew politics in his case and to allow him to re-occupy his old seat without an election. A few people can force an election. So here. Mr John IJdwards of Ceingwyn Hall, was invited by Cross Inn Liberals to op- pose Major Lewes and so the issine was joined. His friends thus started the cam- paign on a political issue. That platform has shown some signs of giving way. The peop'e of Cilcennin are enthusiastic and impetuous in their support of Major Lewes. The larger number of electors reside in the parish of Llanbadarn Tref- eglwys. The opinion prevails that Major Lewes has a large measure of unostentatious support here too. Much hinges on the caution and wisdom of Major Lewes's sup- porters and on the effect of the interesting developments of the later days of the cam- paign. Mr. Tom Parry has had a walk over in the Iilandyssilio district. The Rev. W. Griffiths and one of his deacons, Mr Evan Lewes, the sitting member, are fighting for the Llanllwchaiarn seat. Mr. Morgan Evans has not been disturbed at Lianarth, nor Mr. Walter T. Davies at Llanfihangel Ystrad. The Rev. W. Richards has quite unexpectedly stepped into Mr E. P. Price's place at Llansantffread. At New Quay. always a magnetic spot, the issue, as becomes a highly-intelligent community, is mainly sectarian. The per- sons suspected of an alliance to displace Mr J. Davies, deny an allliance. There are simp'y friends, as far as is known, in this enlightened spot. New Quay is the only constituency in the county of Cardigan which has attained to the healthy altitude of sectarian chal- lenge. I have been twitted with beino- the commander" of New Quay. I wish (was, then I would bring back Mr E J Davies, and make Cantain Thomas a mem- ber as scon as I cou'ld.

CARDIGANSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL ELECTIONS. Nominations were made on Friday, and in the divisions where there are no con- tests, polling will take place on Saturday. Contests will take place in the following divisions:— laiybont, Edward Evans, J^euaddfawr and j. Jiunce iVxurgan, u.amitaa Mr Edward Jones, Elgar, sitting member, has withdrawn. Ta-iesin, Dr John James, Y Fagwyr L.), the sitting member, and Dr lJ. Ù. Wiidams, Tre'rddoi (C.) New QIJay, 1< J. uavies, the sittinc member (L.), Captain Jenkin Thomas L.), and Lewis Evans (C.) Liiamlw chaiarn, the Rev. Wm. Griffiths Maenygroes (L.), and Evan Lewis (L.), the sitting member. L:angoedmoie, James W. Stephens (L.) the sitting member, and B. T. Davies (Ind.) Aberporth, Thomas Watkins (L.), the sitting member, and Joshua Hughes (L.) Aberayron, Francis Evans (L.), the sit- ting member, and John Davies (L.), Feather's Hotel. Cilcennin, Major Price Lewes (C.), the sitting member, and John Edwards, Cefn- gwyn (L.) Nantcwnlle, W. J. Lloyd (L.), E-van Davies (C.), and E. R. Lloyd (L.) Lilanrhystyd, E. J. Evans (L.), the sit- ting member, and D. Morgan James (C.) Lianwnen, J. Charles Harford (C.), and David Evans (L.), the sitting member. Llan fair, D. Saunders Davies (L.), tie sitting member, and Col. Davies Evans (C.) Llanweneg, Herbert Davies Evans, Highmead (C.), and David Martin Jones (L.) Mandyssul (south), Charles Lloyd, Wauniior (C.), and the Rev T. Arthur Thomas (L.); north, Jenkin Jones (C.), the sitting member, and Captain W. Davies (L.) Aberystwyth (No. 1 ward), R. J. Jones (C.), the sitting member; and Thomas Doughton (L.); Xu. 3 ward, Robert Eullis (L.), the sitting member, and J. T. Davies (C.); NQ. 4 ward, Captain G. Fossett Roberts (C.), the sitting member, and Edwin Morris (L.) The following is a list of unopposed returns:— Borth. Richard James, Biynllys (L.); Trefeirig, Peter Jones, Aberystwyth How Street, A. P. HoweH, Najatcelian- fawr (L.); Llanbadarn, Major J. J. Bon- sad, Fronfraith, (L.); Lianarth, Morgan Evans, Oakford (L.); Aeron district, J M Moweii.Aborayron (JJ) Strata F.orida,Rev R. Gwmryn Jones Dr J. Morgan, Pontrhydygroes, having been nominated by a person who was not entitled to vote at the County Cc/ancil election, and his papers were declared invalid; Lledrod, vaniel L. Jones, Esgerhendy (L.), Mr D. Morgan having withdawnLlangeitho,' J. H. Davies, Cwrtmawr (L.); Ysbytty Ys- twyth, Thomg/s Morgan (L.); Llanddewi iirefi, R. S. Rowland, Garth (C.); Llan farian, H A. L. Powell, Rhydyfirian (C.); Llaniiar, Benjamin Jones, Aberystwyth Wm. Davies, Lletymoel (L.), having withdrawn Devil's Bridge, the Rev T Mason Jones (L.); Cwmrheidol, Wi'lliam Evans (1;.); Goginan, Joseph Parry, loerrhnvlwba (L.); Lianfihangel-y-creu- dryn, Wm. Evans, Cnwch Coch (L.); Fe!- mfach, falter Thomas Davies. Pant- marchog (L.); Aberbank, Evan Davies, Gutachronw (L.); Troedvraur, the Rev. Daniel Evans, Hawen; Penbryn. Griffith Davies, Alltycorde (L.); Llansantffraed, the Rev Wm. Richards (L.), Thomas A. Lioyd (L.), having withdrawn; Lilan- granog, Ihomas Evans, Cefncwrt (L.); L audugwydd. Sir Edward Webley-Parrv- T?7te < £ ■); LamPeter (urban), Principal Bebb Cardigan (north ward). O. Beynon Evans (LJ, ditto south ward, Dr James WxHiam Stephens (L.); Abery.twyth( No. Roberts (L.). Caron Lower T> WiLiams (L.); Llandvssilio, Tom Parry (G.)

NEW QUAY Tuesday when the s s r^°m' iC0I?Tud?d hy ^P^in! KoUuts, was about twenty miles south of Bardsey Island, those on board saw some- thing floating in the water and on closer inspection iound it to be a buoy Thev secured it and towed it into New Quay Harbour in the evening of the same Cay. It proved to be a large gas^'uoy painted black and marked" X 0 1" in white let- ters, with aijout two or three fathoms of two-inch chain attached. It probably had been in tow before for there was al& about twenty fathoms of steel wire at- tached, which had snapped.. It is now in charge of the coastguards of this place and it is believed that it has broken loose from Dublin Harbour.

LLhNB \JDAiiN Petty Sessions.—On Thursday morning, Bi-njuuiiu -J ones, Mnpherd, Ca<m<i\vr mav. r, Ponterwyd, was charged Ly Supt. Jones with having to ;e; i ;rt an out break of sheep scab. Mr Robert Wil- liams, veterinary surgeon, .stated that lit had examined defendant's sheep on Feb- ruary 12th and found eight ttifferin T from sheep scab Defendant, who admitted the offence and peaded ignorance of the law. was fined £1 and costs.—A distress war- rant was issued against W. L. Knight, in respect of non-payment of poor rate.— Over 400 exemptions from dog licences were granted.—For a long time Captain f i aS ° only magistrate w ho at- tended. Dr Morgan, Nantcoirio, was sent for. but was unwell to attend. The Mayor of .Aberystwyth was afterward sent for and he sat with Captain Bray.

LbaNGYJBI. | Shooting Match.—A clay-pigeon shooting match, under the Inanimated Bii'ds Associft* tion rules was held in a field kindly lent tot the occasion by Mr Uavies, Penybank. In open class the first prize was won by Mr J ° Lewis, Hnfod second prize, Mr J W Davies, Penybank, In the second class, first was won by Mr J R Lewis, Hafod second prize, Mr W Bracher, Derry Ormond. Pre- vious prize-winners were handicapped. This was a keen competition as both broke five out of six, and the final resulted in ties and had to be shot over several times to prove the winner. In the sweepstakes, No. 1 was woo Mr S Rees, Tanyforest. Sweepstake No. II, Mr J W Davies, Forest Hall. SweepstakeS No. III, Mr J H Davies, School House. Shooting was very d fficulc, as no one kne\'f' which way the birds were going as the trap Wfts out o £ sight, Great praise is due to Mr* W Davies, Post Office, secretary, and Mr D Davies, Llwynonn, treasurer, who worked hard to make the match a success. Mr W Rees, Tanyforest, acted as referee.

WEST WALES SANATORIUM. At a meeting of the promoters of the West Wales Sanatorium at Carmarthen on Thurs- day, a cheque was received from the Lian- dinam family for 1:500 for furnishing the institution, on condition that the managers will provide every opportunity, facility, and convenience to encourage the instruction of students and teachers in the prevention, nature, causes, and treatment of tubercu osiS.

JEocai auu gtsicict ,V, ICt At the levee at St James's Palace held by his Majesty the King on the 19th February, Lieutenant-Colonel C. S. Den- niss. engineer and railway volunteer staff corps (general manager of the Cambrian Railways Company) was presented by the Chief of the General Staff in the absence of H.R.H. the Inspector General of the Forces. Mr J. D. Rees in the House of Commons gave notice that on going into committee on the Civil Service Estimates, he would raise the question of the disestablishment of the Church in Wrales and move a reso- lution. This notioe is out of order., Only motions which arise out of the estim- ates and which do not require legislative enactment to carry them into effect can be raised at this stage. Quick to discern this, Mr. John O"Cünnor gave notice to call attention to an Irish topic and by so doing he has obtained the opportunity which Mr. Rees has lost. Receiving Orders.—WiUiam John Griffiths, 7, Bridge-street. Cardigan, hairdesser and tobacconist. Liquidation.—David James, of Pentre- isaf, Tregaron, Cardiganshire, printer's manager.

HOCKEY. BANGOR COLLEGE v. ABERYST- WYTH COLLEGE. A FAST GAME. The annual hockev match between teams representing the University College of Wales (Aberystwyth) and the University College of North Wales (Bangor) was played on the ground of the Bangor Cricket Club on Friday morning. The game was played under ideal con- ditions and there was a fair attendance of spectators. The teams were:- Bangor University:-M Davies, goal W F Lewis and Valentine, full backs Freeman, Elias, and W C Evans, half backs; J W Roberts, W J Roberts, Ven- more Williams, E W Davie, and T Griffiths, forwards. Aberystwyth College:—Hugh Roberts, goal; 0 H Fielding and E T Thomas (cap- tain), full backs; J B Hughes J M Git- tins and Dick Evans, half backs; Jack Jenkins, E. Dakin, W. H. Evans, Dyson, and Carter, forwards. Straight from the bullv-off, the Bangor forwards pressed, but afterwards the Aber- ystwyth team recovered and played a fine game. After twenty minutes play, Jack Jenkins receiving a pass from Car- ter scored a clever goal for Aberystwyth. During the second half. the visitors' for- wards were showing capital shooting powers, more particularly Carter, and an exciting passage of arms occurred be- tween Dick Evans and J. W. Roberts. The second point for the visitors came quite unexpectedly from W H Evans with a swift drive, and the game ended in Aberystwyth College being the victors of a stubborn game by two goals to nil.

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I irths, Marriages, anb Heath*. BIRTHS. James-On February 15th, at Arvon View, New Quay, Mrs David James, of a daughter. Morris-On February 18h, at 11 Glanteifi," 33, B"lIe Vne-street, Swansea, to Mr and Mra J Alban Morris, a daughter. k271 DEATHS. Dauiel-At Florida House, Qaeeu's-road, Aber ystwyth, Miss Z. E. Daniel, aged 31 years. Davies-On February 21pt, at Blaencwm, William Davte", aged 69 years. Evans—On the 26th February, at LWynder- wen, Pervveniag, Thomas Evans, in his 49th yfar. F If 22 years the faithful servant and friend of Mr Bonsai], of Morben, and family, k299 Evans—On February 22nd. at South-road, Aberystwyth, Mrs Ann Evans, widow of John Evans, tailor and draper, aged 87 years. Hiley-On February 10th, 1907, at 277, Bain- avenue, Toronto, Canada, Edith Durothy, the dearly-beloved daughter of Mri; Hib-y, late G!an-y-don, Aberystwyth. Friends please accept this intimation. k282 Jones-On February 21st, at Neath, Mrs Esther Jones, wife of the R v E. H. Jones, late of Aberystwyth, aged 44 years. Trmpson-On Ffbruary 16th, at Fronheulog, Llanbadarn Fawr, Elizabeth, eldest daughter of the Iatu John Tompson. WillirLt-us-On February 22nd. at Tanybrya Villa, Aberayron. Mi8 Eliz beth Will ams, Mile End House, LhnoD, aged 26 years. IN MEMORIAM. Phillips-In loving memory of Evan Owei Phillipi, dean of St David's, who died Marca 2nd, 1897. When the Lord shall summon us, Whom Thoa hast left behind, May we untaint- d by the world, As sure a we'eome find May each, like Thee, dppart in peace, To he a glorious guest Where the wicked cease from troubling. And the weary are at rest [k291 Printed by J. & J. Gibson, and Published by them in Terrace-road, Aberystwyth, is the County of Cardigan at LI. Edwards, Stationer, High-street. Bala; and Joha Evan. Stationer, Glanymor House, Barmoutb, i-i the County of Merioneth, and at David Lloyd's, Portmadoe, in the County of Ca'nrvor,. Friday. March 1st, 1907.