The Cambrian News and Merionethshire Standard

ABHRYSTWYTH Pronerty Sale.—Messrs D.ivi?s and Evans" will offer for sale at the Lion Hotel on Monday afternoon, February 22nd, the gardoii and out bui.-dings at No. 30, Pier- street, with the buildings fronting Castle- lane and dwelling house, shop, garden and premises of No. 31, Little Darkgate- street. with cottages and bUlldlllg adjoin- ing fit th-* back. Building Society.—At the appropriation meeting of the Aberystwyth Starr-Bowkr-tt Building Society, heM last Saturday even- ing, the draw for £ 200 resulted in favour of Councillor J. T. Samuel, Hafodybrvn. of Councillor J. T. Samuel, Hafodybryn. "Jedbury Junior."—On Thursdav night of this week a performance of "Jedbury Junior," Madeleine Ryley's comedy, will be given at the Coliseum in aid of the funds of the Working Men's Institute and Trefechan Recreation Room. Plan of the hall can be seen at the shop of Mr. Jack Edwards, Great Darko-n-te-street. Pensions.—At a meeting of the Old-Age Pensions Committee on Monday afternoon, Mr. Morgan James presiding, eight claims were allowed, four disallowed, aud two adjourned. Welshmen at Cambridge.—The second meeting of tho Lent term of the Welsh j Society at Cambridge was held on Friday evening, when Mr. Ernest Evans, president of the Cambridge Union, opened < a debate- on the question That Independ- ence for Wades would be beneficial for its development." The negative side was taken by Mr. G. W. Robinson of Cam College. Several members took part ir the debate and a majority for the affirm- ative side was declared. The vice-presi- dent of the Society for the term is Mr. Richard Lloyd George, eldest son of the Chancellor of the Exchequer. On Wednesday a complimentary dinner was given by the Society to Mr Ernest Evans on his attaining the presidency of the Union. He is the second Welshman to become president, the present member of Parliament for Anglesey having been the first. The annual St. Davids dinner ot the Society will be held on February 27tli when William Jones, M.P., will be the guest. This term a new movement has been begun by the WeLh undergradu- ates—the holding of Welsh services on Sunday afternoons. The .Rev. Elvet Lewis preached the first of the services which have proved very successful and popular. P.S.N.—ihe weekly entertainment of the P.S.N. was held on Saturday evening. An excellent- programme was provided by the members of the. English Presbyterian Church. Air E Williams., chief constable, presided over a narge audience. The pro- gramme was one oli the best provided at these entertainment and was as follows: Selection, the Band of Hope flutes; ong, The Better Land" (illustrated), Miss Geoïgina..JO]je- j rong, Miss G-wcnnie Wil- liam quartette, Mr E H Da vies and :>aity; song, "The River of Years" (illus- trated), Myfanwy Jones; monoVgue, "11.69 Kxpies.?," Mr W L Williams; song. "Killam y" (illustrated), Miss Morcom; song, Mr'E H JXivi-s; song, "Daddy" ("dlu-trated). Miss Mabel Thomas; elec- tion. the Land of Hone flutes (encored); selection, the Band of Hope flutes; duet, "The and the Beggar," Messrs William" and Davies (encored); song, The Children's Home" (Illustrated), Miss Nellie Morcom; song (humorous), "She was," Mr A Trickie (encored): quartette, "Poor Old JoMr W L Williams and Îmrty: ong, Oro pro nobis," Miss Morcom; recitation, Mr EM is; hllmo"ous sketch, Messrs Trickle, M'is, and Humphreys. A plea- sant evening was brought to a close by the singing of Hen Wlad fv Nhadau" and by a hearty vote of thanks to all who had taken part. Mr H. Humphreys mani- 'ju a ted tli.' lantern. Personal. On Wednesday evening, Mr. Ernest Evans, son of Mr Evan Evans, soli- citor, and president of the Cambridge Union, was feted by the University Welsh Society The Welsh National Library.—On Tues- day evening, Mr. Herbert Lewis, M.P., speaking at fRhosycae. Flintshire, said the Welsh National Library was one of those new institutions which would play an important part in the life of the nation. He had just visited the temporary buildings at Aberystwyth which housed the great collection presented by Sir John Williams, and the gifts of other donors until the new building was ready. But for the existence of a munificent collector and a national storehouse many collections might have been scattered to the four winds by the auctioneer as had often happened in the past. No greater service could be rendered to Welsh literature than that of bringing together the rarest and most precious books and manuscripts in the Welsh language. At last the student of Welsh history and literature would have access to materials drawn from many sources and stored in one building which he could use for the benefit of his feHow countrymen. The Peniarth Manuscripts.—-The Uni- versity College of Wales at Aberystwyth, was represented at the funeral of Mr. Wynne, of Peniarth, on Wednesday, lord lieutenant of Merioneth, by Principal Roberts, and the Welsh National Library by fr. Ballinger, the chief librarian. The Peniarth collection, numbering over 500 of the rarest Welsh manuscripts, several of them unique and the oldest in existence will row be removed to the Welsh National Library. It is understood that their purchase cost. Sir John Williams some £14,000 and that the purchase, subject to conditions which have now been fulfilled, was made some years ago. the purchase money being placed in trust. Wesley Church.—The second meeting of the newly-formed Young People's Institute took place on Wednesday and was presided over by Rev. A. H Vine president. There was an encouraging number present. The meeting throughout was exceptionally interesting and much appreciated, takine the form of a devotional service in the following order Opening prayer bv Mr. R. Northev; solo, Miss Jessie Peake scripture reading. fr. Herbert Jones: oaper, Mr. W. Penivell, "On loyalty to our Lord aud Master"; paper, Miss A mutt. "On Fruitful or Fruitless": prayers, lr. W. Teece and Miss Maggie Jenkins; paper, Mr. Rigbv Jones. U.C.W., "On Devotion and Devotional Meetings" and prayer, Miss Pryce. Special hymns were sung, the organ being presided over by Miss M. D'eiighton (organist.) The sidesmen for the evening were Mr. George Jenkins and JIr. Thos. William Northev. On Wednesday a paper is expected on Charles Kingsley. Spring Lamb.- Messrs D Jones and Sons, North-parade, on Wednesday, killed the first lamb of the =eason at Aberystwyth. The lamb was of the Shropshire breed and was reared at Llangoitho. Cambridge Local Examination.—Three pupils from Caerleon House Collegiate School for Girls entered and were success- ful as follows:—Senior division, with dis- tinction in English. M. Farrar. Southport: senior division, pass, M. Rhodes, Aberyst- wvth; preliminary division, pass. M. M.igan, Pembroke. Master Cecil L. Owen, son of Mr. Thomas Owen, l'fron- hytryd. and a pupTI of the Grammar School, has '.uei-e&sfully passed the Cambridge pre- liminary local examination. He was th( only boy candidate from Aberystwyth. iBlank.—There was no business at the weekly sessions on Wednesday. Mendelssohn Centenary. — Under the auspices of the Tabernacle Literarv and Do* (ating Society a concert to celebrate Mendelssohn's centenary was held on Tuesday evening at Tabernacle Chapel. The attendance numbered 600 and the concert proved a worthy success. The Rev. R. J. Roes presided, 'hie programme consisted of pieces composed by Mendelssohn, who was born on February rd, 1809 whose memory deserves the highest recognition among musicians. The first item was the organ solo overture to the sacred drama (Athaiie), by Mr J. Charles McLean, F.R.C.O., organist of the chapel. Mr. McLean also played the second of six sonatas composed two years before Mendelssohn's death, which is a pr.me favourite with organists on account of its caried character. ]n these two performances and in the andante with variations and allegro B. flat major, puh- lished after the composer's deaht, and the two number from "Songs Without Words," Mr. McLean was eminently suc- cessful in displaying his mastery of the organ and in producing the essential qualities of the music. His dforb in elevating musical taste in Aberystwyth were worthy of the appreciation which the concert received. The women members of Tabernacle Choral SotVety sang "Lift Thine Eyes" (unaccompanied), and the Choral Society gave a fine rendering of "Hear My Prayer" which was repeated, Miss Rosie Jones taking the soprano solo. The choir also sang "See What Love the Father" and "Sleepers, Wake," from "St. Paul," which were duly appreciated. Songs were also given by Miss Maud Powell, Miss Georgina Jones, Mr. W. D. Owen, Miss Rosie Jones, Mr. L. J. Morgan; violin solo by Mr. J. E. Jones; and an enjoyable concert was brought to a. close by singing the hymn tune Mendelssohn." New Deacons.—The following have been appointed deacons at Shiloh Chapel: Messrs John Morgan, Trinity-place; D. M. Jones, Trefor-road and John Evans. Bodlondeb. Town Council.—-To fill the seat rendered vacant by the elevation^ of Mr. Isaac Hopkins to the alderuwnic bench (an election has been announced to take place on February 20th. Nominations are to be made on February 13th. The elected member will retire in November. Remarkable Sunday Bchool.—"Gallant little Wales" has hitherto been noted for several things, but mere particularly for her chapels and Sunday schools. Accord- ing to the "London Welshman," Taber- nacle Welsh Calvinistic Methodist Church at Aberystwyth can boast of a class in the Sunday School which possesses a unique record. Its teacher is clerk to the Cardi- ganshire County Council, and among its members are included two Oxford Univer- sity men, two from Cambridge, one Man- chester College man, and an alumnus of Cardiff C'olloge. One is an M.A., a second is a B.A., a third an M.D., a fourth a B.Sc., and \a fifth a F.R.C.O. Small wonder that our contemporary thinks that "few Sunday school classes can rival this striking record." f After reaching the top of Penglaise hill, I from Aberystwyth, and in the road just opposite Cetn Hendre, there is a foul drain that taints the atmosiphere for hundreds af yards round. There is a rural sanitary inspector, we suppose. We do not know wheee he lives, but that stink is strong enough to reach him if he 1.< anywhere in the country. A drain of tha.t sort is in- sanitary, but that is a detail. Penparke Reading Room.—The_ new reading room was formally opened on Thursday evening. Captain D. James, chairman of the Aberystwyth Library Committee, presided over a large attend- ance and glive Interesting reminiscences of his school life at Penparke. Professor Anwyl delivered the inaugural lecture, and a. vote of thanks was passed to him on the proposition of Mr. Bonner Jones, «. seconded by Mr Herbert Mathews. A like compliment was paid to the Chairman. Fire.—About half-past four on Wednes- day afternoon a fire broke out at the workshop of Mr. J. Thomas, jeweller. Great Darkgate-street. The outbreak was first noticed by Mr. Bert Thomas (son of Mr. J. P. Thomas, chemist), who in- formed Mr. D. Lewis, and no one being on the premises. Mr. Lewis drove to Hales- green, Mr. Thomas's resilience on the Llanbadarn-road and returned with Mrs. Thomas who brought the key. In'com- pany with the Chief Constable, Mr. Ivor Yaughan, assistant, entered the shop and found the place full of smoke. Sergeant Edwards went- for the hose which had to be taken through. Mr. Thomaf, the chemist's shop to get water on to the fire. Qn breaking a window to get at the seat of the fire, flame rushed out and nearly set on fire a shed covered with feljing. Fortunately the water main was near at hand. The flames were soon extinguished after the nose"was got into position but not before a great deal of damage had been done. All the watch repairing in- struments and appliances were completely ruined. The occupants of the room above, which is occupied by the Cafe, had to a hasty retreat. The "Republic."—-Mr. Thomas Davics, son of Captain and Mrs. Davies, "Lome." High-street, who was one of the crew of the ill-fated White Star liner. "Republic," arrived home on Wednesday morning. Mr Davies holds the rank of quarter-master. Sh'loh Literary Society.—The members of 8h¡10h Literary Society listened on Tuesday evening to an interesting and in- struct1 ve debate., under the presidency of Mr. William Williams, on "Is novel read- ing detrimental to a taste for religious things?" Mr. John Davies spoke in the affirmative and Miss J. Vovd Jones in tho negative. Beth speakers dealt elaborately with their different points in a skilful manner, and were warmly commended by the audience. Others- who took part in the debtte were Messrs R. Jones, J. j Evans, W. H. Morgan. J. Pickering. Ser- geant Edwards, Miss L. Thomas and Mrs Davies. A hearty vote of thanks was accorded to the leaders in the debate on the proposition of Mr. William Williams, seconded bv Sergeant Edwards. Soiree.—On Wednesday evening, a soiree in connection with the Town Football Chib was held in the Pavilion under the chair- manship of Mr. J. T. Davies. the mayor. Considering there were other entertain- ments in the town the same evining, the soiree was well attended, there being nearly 500 present. To assist the Football Com- mittee, a ladies' committee was formed of Mrs G Fossett Roberts. Laura-place Mrs Hugh 'Hughes. Glvnpadarn: Mrs. Davies, the mayoress Mrs J. Owen. "lBow Lawn Mrs. Evan Evans. Laura-place • Mrs Rufus Williams, Lion Hotel; and Mrs. Henry. Alexandr'a-road, who all worked inde- fatigablv in making the soiree a success. The tables were presided over by Mrs, Purton, Mrs. Morrison, Mrs. Llewellin, Mrs. Gimblett, Mrs. Loveday, Mrs. E J. Davies, Miss Hughes (Glynpadarn), Miss Rea, Mrs. Morgan, and Mrs. Rowlands, who' were assisted by the following as servers:—Misses L. Jones, C. Rowlands, M Edwards, K. Griffiths. V. Stephenson, L. Ellis. G. Ellis, B. Llewellin. Miss Wheatlev Misses Price, Misses Jones (Stanley- terraoe), Miss Davies. Miss Dickson, Miss Hollier, Miss Hutchings, Miss Polhe Jenkins. Miss Beddoes Miss Edwards, Miss Savin, Miss Thomas. Miss M Evans, Messrs J. B. Kitto. H. Stephenson, Oewald Green Jack Jones, J. Jones George Evans, and members of the general committee of the Club. The programme was as follows:—- Selection, Orchestra; song, Mr. H. D. Roberts; song (humorous), Mr. Austin Jenkins; song, Miss E Ellis: song (humor- ous), Mr. Mansel Jenkins: duett. Misses Georgina and Rosie Jones; song, fr. D. 0. Morris; duett (humorous), Messrs Austin and Mansel Jenkins; song, Mr. W. D. Owen; comedy, "A Rustic Maid," dramatis persona?—(liarles Thurston, Mr. Mansel Jenkins; Grace Thurston. Miss Constance Sheraton the Hon. Mrs. Westmaeott. Miss Maud Noves Jim Westmaeott. Mr Ronald McMorland Hilda Westmaeott, Miss Katie Long; Mrs. Stebbings (landlady of the George and Dragon, nurse to the Thurs- tons). Miss C. Long; scene, the garden be- hind the "George and Dragon" at Little Rossingham; time. morning: "God Save the King." The tables had been prettily laid out. Mr H. Austin. M'ulway Nurseries. having IvTnd'y provided the flowers and palms free. The artistes were all well re- ceived. Mr. Mansel Jenkins being a great favourite. The Misses Georgina and Rosie Jones also received an encore. After the interval the comedy, A Rustic Maid, was performed and all who took part did splen- didly. Great praise is also due to Mr. W. H Jones Great Darkgate-street, for the hard work he did in making the affair a success. An orchestra composed of Messrs .1. P. Savin (conductor), H. Wheatlev. jun.. T. Evans, Gwilvm Jones, J. C. Davies, J. Williams, E. Davie?, and F. Lewis played selections of music: during the interval. Students Christian Inion.—The Rev J- D. Jones, Hournemoutli, was this year's j .lectoct pi eac-iier to pre-aca the students Christian t nioii rnioii. The conunotii- ous cliai>x ur Shiloh was placed at thel- disposal "on Wednesday evening and .some hundreds oi students wenj pio~ent when d preacher ascended the pu.pu btvo-j iiAl the side seats and gafnaries were fairly :u11 01 i_owii<peopite attracted by the preacher t> reputation. The Rev J. ii. Jones (one ot tbii most distinguished of the Welshmen who have made a. mark in tae Engiisii pulpit, aud stands in tHe front rank 01 the i\ngiish Congregational ministry), is a brother to alderman Haydn Jones ot liwyn, who.e record as an tduoat.onist is not less distinguish,, d than that of his brother m anotner sphere, ihe preaeliee baf-ed his discourse upon Luke, 2znd chapter, and the- latter portion of the ootn wise—" He that hath no sword let him ieii his garment and buy one." The sermon was 111 keeping with tae text—a clear and inspiring cail to arms to do battJj in the cause ot righteousness, purity, and truch. Tin message wa., in Keeping with the man who conveyed it— manly, uplifting, and bracing; mini- mising none of tne difficulties to be en- countered j stating the case frankly; gauging th" obstacles fairly and yet hold- ing out steadfastly tne certainty of u.ti- mate triumph if the struggle be honestly entered into and pursued with vigilance and determination. If, he said, the text was to be accepted literally, it constituted a startling contradiction to the whole tenour or Christ's teaching "to resist not evil," and "to turn the otner chsek to the smiter." But it was not a recantation of his general teachin. Neither was it "one of the sweet but impossible b:xts," as Lewis Aorris put it. It was on the literal interpretation of such texts that the Roman Church based their claim of temporal power for the Church. The whole accumulated experience of the ages, however, proved conclusively that material force could not change the heart. Force could regulate outward conduct; but it could not touch the conviction. The sword could compel a man to confess that Allah was God and that Mjahomed was his prophet: but it never had and never will make a Christian. What, then, was the message conveyed by the text? When Christ in the hour of his impending trials declared that the two swords produced wr re enough, he onjy meant that they were enough of that sort of weapon, how- ever inadequate they would be if force was to be resorted to. The cloak tlhey were bidden to sell was the symbol of com- fort, ease, and .self-indulgence, while the sword they were bidden to buy was the life of strenuous fighting and fieroe con- flict to which the Christian was inevitably called. M'he Christian life was strenuous, athletic, and militant. It was a race, a wrestle, a battle. It offered no attrac- tion: to the cowardly and slothful. It was true that people vre no longer perse- cuted and led to ihe stake for their con- viction but it was not to a promenade that Christ called his disciples, but to an arduous campaign. Christian had to fight for the faith—not the conven- tional acceptance of some dogma, nor the childish belief in the traditional creed re- ceived at the mother's knees. He had to fight for the vital certainties that be come living convictions upon which clia racter is bunt, and that is only attaineu by suffering, by agony, mental anguish, and travail of soul. The belief so obtained, however crude, is inestimably of mor value than all the traditional creeds and conventional beliefs—-the be.'ef that i, clifficll It to get and difficult to keep intact. The meaning of the text, then, meant that to attain that living fah'h was to selI th garment and buy the sword. Anothe- enemy demanding constant watchfu'neeo'; was the enemy of self. They needed' th;1 sword to fight for character, for purity, and truth. To cruelty the flesh and it do?ires and lusts meant a terrific stragge. The young man who determined to g straight had need to sell his cloak and buy a sword. Bunvan pictured the con- tinuation of the struggle np to the very gates of the h lavenlv city. It was fierce and protracted struggle against th. flesh, the wor'd, and the Devil. They had need of the sword to fight for the kingdom and to extend Emmanuel's terri- tory. Evo:y Christian is pledged to make unrelenting war upon the Kingh- en; ^rni-s. They Lad to admit frankly that whta-t was amiss with the Church was, tha it possessed too mueh of the cloak and to. little of tie sword. In view of the depra v-itv, drunkenness, vice, impurity, and stolid indIfference prevalent in one own country, there is no room for the o'oak in the Church. In view oh the pre ponderating portion of the earth's su: tae still wrapped in h athenism, coald the Church remain at eae? It urgently cabled for young men and maidens to come out boldiv and courageously for Christ's sake, determined to risk all, to sell all, and dare all. Frank Crosslev left the life of ease and bought a sword to enter th? slums of Ancoats. Charring- ton left ease and luxury and piunged into the depth of wretchedness in the East End. Keith Faulkner sold his o'oak and bought a sword, becoming a mi-sionary. Dr Eraser, medical officer of Carnarvonshire, threw up a comfortable appointment and went out to Kha-ssia as a missionary. All these nobly bought a sword. If the Church w re but animated by that spirit, th-n Chirst wou'd not have to wait long for the fruit of His labour. Let them understand, however, that a life conse- crated in the spirit of Christ involved a lilt? of hardship, of suffering, of struggle. Miazzini sent forth the trumpet call "Come and suffer" and Lhousands of the vouth of Italy responded to the call and' the struggle was justified bv the results. In tho Christian's warfare the result was fore- gone. The wiiddee of the sword will hear the greeting-" Well done thou good and faithful servant." But the soft and the luxurious who ved the life of ea.se and pleasure would never see the Kingdom of God. b CO I NTV COURT, Thursday, February 11th.—Before his Honour Judge William Evans. R Evan Reese, Machynlleth.—Mr. Herbert Thomas, official receiver, produced the deed of settlement re Evan Reese for the Court's approval subject to a payment of a composition of 7s. 6d. in the pound. The total liabilities amounted to £ 8,563. The statutory majority of creditors had consented to the arrangement.—The Judge took it that the settlement if ratified would be more favourable to the creditors than if the matter were pressed further. -Ir. T. J. Samuel, on behalf of Mr. Reese, agreed that it would prove to be so-—The Judge approved the arrange- ments. William Evans v. Mr. W. T. Hughes- Jones.—Mr. Marlay Sampson (instructed by Messrs. Roberts and ivvans, Abervst- wyth) appeared for the plaintiff (Mr Yvm. ivvans, builder, Ponterwvd), against T. Hughes-Jones, formerly of Aberyst- wyth, who was represented by Mr A. J. Hughes ,Aberystwyth, acting for Messrs. Smith and Davies. The claim was for £ 45, balance due to the plaintiff for work done in the erection of a stable, etc., at Cwm- erfln Farm.—Mr. Marlay Sampson stated that the defendant had been joined with his mother as responsible for the payment of tlie amount due. T'tiere was no ques- tion as to the amount. The defendant, who was away, had been examined on commission, in 1904 he had deposited cer- tain deeds at the bank to secure certain advances and from that date defendant and his mother dealt with the affairs of tlie estate.—Tiie pla.intin said lie had carried out work ior the late Mr. Jones on several occasions. In 1904 Mrs. Jones instructed him to build a stable at Cn-m- erfin. The defendant assented to the work being done and during the next two years ile reoeived several cheques IrnHDI Jones; partly to pay on other accounts and on tins account also. In 190b lie re- ceived a cheque tor kdd sigtitkq by the defendant. tie sent the receipt in his name, but addre.-sed tne reply to his lilotner;s address, iie joined defendants name to that of his mother in his ledger at that time its responsible.—Mr Mariay Sampson submitted that there was abund- ant evidence that Mrs. Jones was acting in the capacity of agent for her son at tJull time.—Tne piaintiff added that he met the defendant in Aberystwyth and discussed the building. Defendant then told him it was all right and that he could proceed.— Uross-exainined by Mr. A. J. Hughes: i^laintitf adhered to the statement that he considered the defendant responsible with his mother for the worK done. He did not send a claim to him apart from his mother. Examined as to alleged dis- crepancies in his admission as compared with his answers to the interrogaries signed by him, the Judge said the answers were coiisistent.Air. Hughes said the case went further back than appeared on the surface. An advocate naturally had a dirhcuity in defending a case which in- volved the paying for work done. In ordinary .eircuriAstances he would lhave advised the parties to pay; but in this case he contended that the defendant was not liable and that the idea of introducing the defendant's name in the action hau not occurred to the plaintiff until so advised by his soucitor. The late Mr. Hughes-Jones made a will giving a life in- terest in the estate to the son. The mother being the executrix under section one of the Act of 1897, she was invested L with power and exercised it in administer- ing the estate. She intended doing so until all the debts, including the present one, were paid. His explanation of the cheque given by the son for F,20 was that it was given to the plaintiff at the mother's request to relieve her. Mrs. Jones, in fact, ordered the building against the wishes of the son who was not aware of its being built until fifteen months after- wards. [Tlie son's evidence taken on com- mission was read denying liability]. -Tfi(- Judge pointed out that strictly speaking it was not evidence—Mr. Hughes, pro- ceeding, said the son signed the cheque for F,20 at his mother s request. At the re- quest of his mother to obviate her being forced to raise further sums upon the property. He contended that his mother had received sufficient money to pay the balance due. His mother had sole control of the property.—The Judge said this was a. claim by a builder for work done, the defendant having a life interest in certain properties, the mother acting as execu- trix. Plaii tiff had been employed off and on for years previous to the death of testator carrying out certain work on the property. Mrs. Hughes-Jones early in 1904 commissioned plaintiff to build a stable. Defendant left the matter entirely to his mother. The mother had no bene- ficial interest in the estate and it seemed to him after perusing the depositions that she looked to the son to pay. He did pay a cheque for JE20 at theother's re- ouest. He (the Judge) therefore came to the conclusion that plaintiff was entitled to judgement against the defendant for such a. sum as might be due when the accounts were gone into before the [Registrar. (Left Sitting.)

THE GOGERDDAN FOXHOUNDS MKET Tufsdiy, February 16th Cwmrhailr Park 11 0. Friday, February 19th Hangwyryfon 11 0 THE PLAS MACHYNLLETH HOOlSlDS will ,I'e HARRIERS Monday, February .I. Ty otwll 10-30. Thursday, February 18th Bronfi er 10 30. FOXHOUNDS. Taei day, February lt;t,ii Bwlcliytce'lyn too Friday, February 19tl Drvrwen Village 10-0

TREGARO;\ County School.—A concert was held in connection with the Literary and Debating Society on Wednesday evening of last Mr. Ben Jones, Tyngwndwn, pre- sided. He opened the proceedings with an j/ddress. Tho programme, which was thor- oughly enjoyed by all. consisted of a reci- tation by Ashton Jones; solo, Hannah Jones; recitation, John Lewis Jones; solo, Sellie Clarke; recitation, Tcmmy J. Wai- pianoforte solo, Mary Jenkins; topics, Frank J. Evans; solo, Daniel 0. Morgan; recitation, Nano Evans; song, H. J. Phillips; solo, Mary G. Roes; sciig, J. Lewis Lloyd; solo, M Jones, solo. W. Evans Lloyd. The programme was alos inte-r- speisod with competitions, the first being an open for for boys and girls. The adjudi- I cators-lary G. liees and H J. Phillips— diveded the prize between Ellen Clarke and William Evans Lloyd. In the im- promptu speech competition, the subject was "Yourself." Ray ilowells and Frank J. Evans acted as adjudicators and awarded the prize to Ashton Jones. The last competition was a blind-folded one. The competitors were called upon to draw a pig on a blackboard. Coiisiderab'e amtirement was created. The prize was divided between Frank Evans and Eleanor Morgan. The adjudicators were Sally Davies and John Edwards. A vote of thanks was accorded to all who contributed towards the success of-the meeting on the proposition of Polly Jones, seconded by David Jones. Guild Concert.—The ordinary fortnightly concert in connection with the Guild of St. Caron was held on Thursday evening at the National Schoolroom. The room was crowded. The Rev D. M. Davies, B.A., vicar, presided. 'The programme, which was of a miscellaneous nature comprised solos by Miss N. Evans. County School. Miss Jenny Morgan. Sunny Hill Hotel, and Mr. W. li. Morgan, Talbot Hotel; duett bv Miss Jennie Morgan and Mr E. Brython Jones, Ardwyn comic songs by Mr. E. J. Thomas, Cambrian House: recitations by Mr. Jones. Glanrafon; and a pianoforte duett by Misses Jennie Morgan and Polly Thomas, Cambrian House. The gramo- phone selections given by Mrs. c: W. Powell, Brynygog. also contributed towards the success of the meeting and were greatly appreciated. An impromptu Welsh dicta- tion competition was held. The. prize was won by Miss Lizzie Evans, Meurig House, the adjudicators being Mr. P. W. Rees, C.M., Aeron-villas, and the Rev. Ootavius D. Rees, Glangro, curate of Holywell. Athletic.—O^i Saturday, the County School first eleven (girls) played a team of women students at Aberystwyth. The game resulted in favour of the visitors, the score being two goals to one.—The County School first eleven also journeyed to Aberystwyth on the same day to play the County School in football and won by two goals to nil. Obituary.—The funeral took place on Saturday afternoon of Mrs. Martha Davies, wife of Mr. Thomas Davies, Llain. Deceased was thirty-six years of age. She was taken seriously ill during Saturday night and hardly recovered consciousness until her death on Tuesday morning. The funeral was largely attended, a fact which testified to the popularity of the family. St. Caron's Church was so fully crc/ded that dozens failed to get admission. The Rev Morgan Evans delivered a short appro- priate discourse at the house, while the Rev. D. M. Davies, B.A.. vicar, officiated at the church and cemetery. Deep sym- pathy prevails throughout the whole neigh- hood with Mr Davies and his three children the eldest of whom is about eight years old. The father worked in South Wales. On Saturday night the house was occupied by the mother, the eldest boy, and a younger child. When the mother was taken ill she called to Tommy who immediately attired himself and provided the house with light. Seeing his mother so ill. he started out at once, although it was after midnight, and wont to Maesllydan. Having secured assistance, he proceeded to Tanybryn to in- form his uncle. It was with considerate trouble that he was prevented from going a distance of about two miles to fetch Dr. Lloyd. The boy's conduct has been warmly commended.

MACHYNLLETH Larceny.—On Monday before Richard Gillart and A 0 Davies, Esqrs., P.C. Hum- phreys, Llanbrynmair, charged James Clarkson, of no fixed abode, with stealing an antique jug, valued at £1. t'he property of Mr Gwi.'ym Williams, Tymawr Inn, Llanbrynmair. Evidence was given bv Mr Williams, Mr John Watkin, and P.C. Humphreys. The defendant consented to be dealt with .-jummarilv and p oaded guilty and stated that he was drunk when he took the jug. He was sentenced to fourteen days with hard labour. Refusing to v»ork. — On Wednesadv, be- fore Mr Richard Rees, Mr Joan Jonrs, master oh the Workhouse, charged Thos. Clark, Wm Dean, and John Ford with re- fusing to break atones at the Workhouse. The defendants were admitted on Tuesday evening, and gave as an excuse for not breaking the stones that their clothes were wet. Thj Master and the Porter (John Jones) gave evidence. The def nd- ants were sent to prison for i'ou."b:en days with hard lalxmr. Cymreigyddion.—On Wednesday evening a meeting of the Society was held at th" Town presided over by Mr E Rees. An interesting address was on "Dewi Sant" bv the well known preacher and fedr Hir" (the Rev Peter Wil- liams, Liverpool). On th", proirosition of "Wnion." seconded by Mr D Emry:, Lewis, a vote of thanks was accorded the Lecturer. Wedding.—At the Register Offi03 on Tuesday morning, the marriage took place of Mr Wm Jones, B:ynaire, Llan- brynmair, and Miss Jane Ellen Jones, of Llanbrvn mair. Free, Churcdi Council.—The Rev D H Hughes presided over the monthly meet- ing of the local branch hfld at Graig Schoolroom on Tuesday evening when the Rev Job Miles, Aberystwyth, gave an ad- dress on temperance. Mis^ Maglona Rees proposed a vote of thanks at t he close of the address which was .ecomh d by Mr R Prys.

< Cardiganshire Council. The quarter,y meeting was at Lam- Deter yesterday (Thursdiay), Mr 0 Beynon Evans, Cardigan, presiding. The representative members on the gov- erning bodies of intermediate chool" were ie-appointi<l, except in the OSF or garon School. The Rev D Edwards. C ryn- fryn, was appointed in the place ei vl! Thos DavIe", who na left the ditri î Mr J H Davies also proposed that Mr D L Jones. Esgerhendy, should be appointed in the place of Mr Rees Jones in order to have" the outside d; ,trict represented. On a vote., Mr D L Jones was appj't'Ttd, whereupon Mr D J Williams witlid'ev. his name in favour of Mr Re s Jones w ho was then re-elected. It was reported that voting papers had been sent to shopkeepers at Llanon with reference to the Shop Hours Act, and that a majority of two-thirds were against closing. After discussion, it was decided to res- cind the resolution passed at the previous meeting that the, Council should not for the present exercise the compulsory powers vested in them under the Small Holdings Act. An amend- ment moved by Sir Edward Pry.se> and sec- onded by Mr J C Harford, not to exercise compulsory powers was defeated by nine- teen votes against nine. On an application by Cardigan Rural Council to take Jver as a main road the highway leading from Cross Inn, near Biaenanerch, to Aberporth, a discussion arose as to re-apportionment of main roads mileage in each district. The Surveyor was directed to report on the road re- ferred to and it was also agreed to have a return of expenditure on main roads and bridges throughout the whole county. It was agreed to approve the steps which have been taken to secure arbit- ration to settle questions in dispute between Cardiganshire and Pembrokeshire and Carinarthenhire and to .secure the services of a chartered accountant to formulate the claim against Carmarthen- shire County Council. Five applications were received for the post of medical officer to tabulate the reports of district medical officers and report on schoo'i medi- ca.l inspection. It was agreed to refer the whole question back to the Public Health Committee. After the meeting the Chairman to mark the close of his year of office, enter- tained the members, officials, and report- ers to dinner at he Royal Oak Hotel, A futi report of the meeting will be given in next week's "Cambrian News."

NEWCASTLE EMLYN Temperance.—A meeting under the auspices of GlmiMMU Ceri Temperance Association was held at Brvngwenilh Congregai.ionai Chapel on Wednesday evening, February tfrd. ine chriir was tilled by the Itcv J Green, B.A., Twrgwyn. Addresses were delivered by i > *■ Chairur-ui, Mr Evan Jones, ^aleiu, an i Hev Van Evans, D.D., Haweu. Solus weio sung by Mr Jones-Parry T»\rg«vyn Miss .Iones, Llangollen; and Mr i'oweli. Jilaeiiwern. S;i.!eiii C.iuir ulso iujk part. FuneraL-The funeral of Mr. John Davies, lato of Penlan, who died on Friday at the age of eighty-eight years, took place on Monday. The Revs. D. l. Davies, Pumpsaint, and Mr. E. T. Davies, Nee Quay, officiated. Success.—Miss E. Davies, assistant teacher at the Council School, has success fully passed the first part of the prelimin- ary certificate examination held in Decem- ber. Assessment Committee.—-A well-attended meeting was held at the Emlyn Aims Hot. on e-dne ,dav. A number of appeals were heard and considered. Rent Audit.—The rent audit for the estate of Lord Cawdor was held at the Finilyn Arms Hotel on Tuesday. The rein were collected by Mr. D. W. Drummond. Funeral.—The funeral of Mr. John George, son of lr. W. George. Market- square, took place on Tuesday. Deceased, wno died on b ridav, was well known in tho district and sympathy is felt for the family ind relations in their bereavement. The .Rev. Evan Phillips officiated at the house and the Rev. W. Powell at the graveside. Farce.—-A well-performed farceWomen on Both Sides"was the chief item on the nrogramme of the concert held at the CawdorHall on Friday evening. The char- acters were represented by Miss Jones. Mis-s R-ees, Castle-street, Messrs. J. R. Jones, chemist, D. O. Davies, and Gordon Evans. A minor, but well-performed sketch, was also presented by Messrs. W. Lloyd. Bertie Morris, and Cerri Davie. Ir: H. C, Morris presided over a good attendance. Dea.th.-The death of Mr. T. Vovd, car- renter, Coedybryn, took place on Sunday. Deceased was aged twenty-four and had suffered a long illness. Smart, Capture.—At the Police Station, on Tuesday, before Dr. Powell, Pat Shile, a labourer of no fixed abode, was remanded until Friday on charges of having obtained food, lodgings, and money by false pre- tences, and larceny. Defendant, was see" at Newcastle Emlyn on Sunday night and information was given to the police on Monday. P.C. Davies commenced a search at five, o'clock in the morning, traced defendant to Cardigan, Newport, Fish- guard, and arrested him at G-^dwiek two o'clock in the afternoon. The smart way in which P.C. Davies conducted lie- enquiries and the time taken to effect the arrest is a record.

ABEKAYRON COUNTY COURT.-On Wednesday, 4th, before his Honour.Tudge Bishop. Freight, of a Ladder.—The Aberavron S'enm Packet Company. Limited, sued William Edwards. Black Lion, Abernyron, inn- keeper and builder, f..r 78 6d in respect of the carriage of a ladder thirty-six feet long from Bristol to Aberavron in May. Defendant had paid 3s lOci into Courr, being at the of a penny per rung to meet the claim, which he said was at the rate chargei for a ladder previously carried by the Company.—E Lima Jones, a director of the Company, in srvintr evidence, said the Company's tariff list did not embrace ladders. A ladder was a cumbersome article. Therefore, they had to assess a freight which thev thought to be fair and reasonable. The ladder could not he placed in the hold. He had written to the Agent of the s.s. ''Telephone," beinp the Steamer which traded between Liverpool and Aberavron for their rate for carrying a ladder thirty six feet long. He handed in the reply quoting 58 at owner's risk. The Aberayr.>n Steam Packet Company carried the ladder at carrier's risk. Thus, the price charsed with the risk was reasonable.—The asked if the distance from Liverpool and Bristol to Aberayron were about pqnal ? Witness: About the same, but Bristol ie further.—The Judge, examining the shipping note handed in bv witness, said there was nothing to indicate that the carriers accepted the risk. Witness replied that when a shipping note was not, marked "owner's risk" the carriers were liable.—Mr D Pennant James (who was not engaged in the case), by leave of the Court, said he had been acting HS secretary to the Company for years. The liabilitv of the Company for the safety of goods carried was that of carriers at common law. They accepted all risks, the acts of God and the King's enemies, or inherent defect, excepted.—The Judge said he now appreciated the Company's contention Defendant contended that'the Company had sometime or other carried a shorter ladder aI, the rate of a penny per rung. He also suggested that the agent, Mr D C Evans had agreed to carry the ladder at about 2s fKl. That was before lie had ordered it. He" also complained that having written three letters to the Company he had not received a reply to any of t hem. He asked the Judge to look at the copies of the letters.—The Judge (examin- ing the letter copying hook): Why did you say yon could not speak English? I see you can "lite it.—Defendant replied that, it, was not he who wiote the letlers-The Judge: Oh if that is the case. I will not look at them unless you bring the man who wrote them here. Do you wish to give evidence on oath, or do you wish to call the Agent, to support, your statement?—Defendant said he had stated all he had to say, and was ahout to call the Company's agent, when Mr l ima Jones said he would call Mr Evans. — D C Evans, agent of I he Company, said he never agreed to carry the ladder for 2s 6d nor for any sum. There had been some talk when he probably said that he would do hi< best to rate it low. He had not replied to defendant's letters, not from any want of consideration but because he had seen him personally on the matte.. each time his answers being that the directors would not reduce the price from M.The Judge in Riving judgment for plaint,.ffs with costs, said he thought that the rate charged was reasonable, considering that, all risks were taken by the Company which justified a higher rate than if carried at owner's risk. The Workmen's Compensation.—An ap- plication was made to the Judge fitting a* an arbitrator under the Workmen's Compensa- tion. 1906, by Grace Evan", Mavfield Arba, New Quay, widow of John Evans, chief officer of the steamer "Ursula Bright," to apportion the amount, of compensation payable on the death of her husband, who died as the result of an accident on Sept 10th when employed as chief officer on board the ship, which was owned hy the Broad- water Steamship Company. Deceased left a widow with four children. namelv, Francis Arthur Evans (fourteen vears\, Evan Luther Evans (ten years), Rhys Evans (seven years). and Nora Evans (three years) as dependents. The owners of the ship admitted liability and paid the sum into Court, for apportionment,.— The Judge made the following award he immediately paid to the widow..BIO to Francis Arthur Evans, the balance of £240 to be invested, and 5s a week to be paid each to the widow and the three younger children, with leave to apply to vary the order.—Mr D Pennant James appeared for the applicant.

BORTH Obituary. On Wednesday afternoon, the funeral of 1fr. David Williams, Bryn- tu-ion, took place. He was taken ill on Monday, February 1st, and died on the Friday following of acute pneumonia. He leaves a widow and eight children, with whom much sympathy is felt, and also with his aged parents, Mr and Mrs. Hugh Williams Gwastad, neither of whom were able to attend the funeral. The Revs. J. Morgan, Aberystwyth, and D. Egwys Jones, and — Jones, Tre'rddoj. officiated at the house and at the Penvgarn Ceme- tery where interment was made. The following were the chief mourners:—Mrs. Williams, widow Miss M A. Williams, Miss M. J. Williams, M iss A. L. Williams, j Miss Florrie Williams, Miss Lizzie Wil- liams, daughters; Mr. Hugh Williams and Mr. John Williams, sons; Miss M. Williams, Miss E. Williams, Miss M. 1< Williams, Master Ionverth Williams, Mtoster Stanley Williams, cousins Mr. J. Williams, hrother-in-law Miss Ann Davies and Miss Lizzie Davies, sisters-in-law Mr. David Davies, Mrs. Jane Morris. Man- chester, Mrs. Townsend, Highfield, Mrs. Jenkins. Neath, Mrs. Jenkins, Gwastad, Mrs. Williams and Mr. R. J. Williams, Mr. and Mrs. Forster, Mr. Hughie Wil- liams, Birkenhead, Mr. W. Cottingham, Mr. A. Jones, Mr. and Mrs. W. Jones, Upper Bortli, Mr. Rowland Williams, Mr. and Mrs. E. J. Williams, Penygraig, and Mrs. and Miss J a me<, Queen-street. Aber- ystwyth. Wreaths were sent by Mrs. J. Jones, sister-in-law Miss A. Davies, Miss L. Davies. Mr. David Davies, and from his comrades working on the groynes. Parish Meeting.—A parish meeting of ratepayers of Cyfoetliybrenin was held in tho National School on Wednesday even- ing with the Rev. J. Llewelyn in the chair. Mr. W. T. Lewis proposed and Mr. T E. Williams seconded that the Lighting Act be readopted which was carried unani- mously. After a lengthy discussion, the following were appointed a sub-committee to report to an adjourned meeting in a fortnight's time:-—TheR ev J. Llewelyn, Messrs. J. Bevnon, Jules Hohenberg, H. L. (Roberts, T. F. Williams. W. H. Ody, W. D. Jones, acid W. T. Lewis.

THE BAPTIST QUARTERLY MEETING OE ORTH CARDIGANSHIRE. Preaching services and a conference were hold at the Baptist Clia pel, Llan- rhystyd, on Wedne-yday evening and Thur.-day when ministers from t ie dis- trict officiated. Matters regarding the annual examination in connection with the Sunday Schools were considered, and it Avas decid.d that aii the necessary arrangements s'.rouid be made by the Rev J Jay Jones. A.T.S., Llanrliystyd, the Sunday School secretary. A strong appeal is made to tha churches to do all tney can 'or home and foreign missionfi and the Zenana. The Rev T Edmunds, Alfreci-T)Iaec-, had a xiearty reo onon as one of the most promising BiLle holars, and a powerful and fearless preacher. A resolution waci pacjsjd expressing pleasure at the work of the Baptist churches at Pontrhyclrendigaid and Swyddffynon, encouraging their pastor with a. testimonial at t ie termination of "twenty-one years' service. As an expression of good wishes and kind affections of fellow ministero and other friends, and appreciation of his service as secretary of tne quarterly mn ting, a suiprise presentation of a handsome bag and a few volumes was given to the Rev T R Morgan, Swydd- If ynoji.

TALYtSONT 'o"'tuarv, The remains of Mr John Felix, Efailfach, were interred at the Cemetery on Tuesday, the 2nd February. The ueeea.'ved iad b en in failing health for a long time, and had been unab.e to follow his occupation in the joinery trade for the two years. He was of a quiet, unassuming disposition, and his genial manners had won for him a host of friends, who came to his funeral in large numbers to pay their last tribute and m pect. He- was more, widely read and Doscessed greater intellectual abilities t-aan the average working man. The fun,"rat was one of- the largest seon in the neighbourhood He leaves a widow to mourn her lots. The Rev R. E Jones, Talybont, officiated at the house, and the Rev D Gwynne Lewis, Salem, at the gravecide.

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,Hrtlt. Carriages anb I)ea he. BIRTHS. Ellis-On February 3rd, at 28, Little Dark- gate-street, Aberystwyth, the wife of Mr David Ellis, of a son. Evans-On February 7th, at 17, Pier-street, Aberystwyth, the wife of Mr D W Evans, ot a daughter. James-On January 10th, at Salisbury, Rhodesia, the wife of Mr David James, of a son. MARRIAGES. Jones—Williams—On February 9th, at Shiloh Chapel, Aberystwyth, by the pastor, Rev T E Roberts, in the presence of the Rev W Jones, registrar, Mr W Jones, Pen parke" to Miss Sophia Williams, both of Aberyst- wyth. DEATHS. Davies- On February 8Lh, Sarah, wife of Capt Evan Davies, 35, Admiral-street, Liverpool. and daughter of Mrs Jones, widow of Alderman Henry Jones, Pwllheli. Lewis—On February 5th, at the residence of her daughter, Mrs Hyett, 16, Glenroy- street, Cardiif, Anne, widow of Charlbs Lewis, of Blackwood, and eldest daughter of the late Dr D 0 Davies, Trecregin, Llan- granog, aged 83 years. Jones-Oil the 9th February, at 2, Tabernacle- street, Aberayron, M Mary Jones, aged 73 years. Morgan—On the 9th February, at Caerodor House, Aberayron. Mary Hannah, the child of Mr and Mrs Daniel Morgan, aged 5 months. Printed by J. & J. Gibson, and Published by them in Terrace-road, Aberystwvth. in the County of Cardigan at LI. Edwarda. St,ationer, High-street, Bala; and John Evans, Stationer, Glanymor House Bar mouth, in the County of Merioneth; and a David Lloyd's, Portmadoc, in the County of Carnarvon. Friday, February 12th, 2909.