The Cambrian News and Merionethshire Standard

PONTRHYDFEINDIGAID FAIR SHOW, and TROTTING MATCHES. On the last Thursday in Aprih as usual, annual events came off at Bont. The Committee, of which Sir Edward P. Pryse, president, Mr. J. IR Jones, Cefngaer becrtary and Dr. Morgan, treasurer, had unremitting in their efforts to make year's show a success. The following ^ntlemen also acted as vice-presidents:— l^essrs. R. S. Rowland, The Garth; jjdward Evans, Aberystwyth; Lieutenant o\ve}}^ Brynygog; Dr. Morgan, Pont» .^ydygroes • Captain G Possett ^Roberts, i^oorystwyth; Messrs. Percy Wilkinson, rjJOsswood; and John Parry, Gianpaith. he judges were Messrs. John Edwards, fngwyn, Llanon, and J. E. Lloyd Dol- fWln, Llanybyther. Mr. Edward Evans 7?ted as starter. To make the show more inactive, Mr. Edward Evans presented a ilver cup value five guineas for the best aro or gelding between three and five T^ars old, reared within ten miles of Bont, cup to be won twice by the same j*hibitor. Unfortunately, the weather unpropitious and told against the Tendance, but the show, however, was a *P"eat success, and the exhibits superior to jfy of previous vears. Mr. John Jones, Yjawr, with hIS usual generosity, lent a free of charge, and his absence from vP^mittee meetingss and on show day rougjj continued illness, was the subject general sympathy. It is hoped he will recover and be able again to take his as one °'1' the leading inen of the dis- \»ct. Luncheon was prepared by Mr. and rs- Jenkins, Red Lion Hotel, with their attention, and the judges gave entire « ,Jf*acti°n. Sir Edward was early on the with Mr. Edward Evans and Dr. *ttrf^an' and the events passed off smoothly e expeditiously, reflecting credit on the Appended is a list of the a,r s. he iass I: Carter.— 1, D. L Jones, Esger- 2, Daniel Benjamin, Maeselwad; A?- Davies, Pant, Julanddewi. lift vs II: Collier.—1 D. L. Jones; 2, Jr> r t Mathews, Ponparke; 3. David ° £ es, Llwynygog, Bont. •Jn^ass Hi'- Show in Hand.—1, John ^olfawr; 2, Thomas Jones, Esger, 5 3, D L. Jones. s IV Show in hand (open).—1, John Jlu^f8' I^olfawr; 2, Isaac Jones, Cefn- ^piod 3, Herbert Mathews. Sae-r 8 V.: Ponv.— 1. Mrs. Jones, Cefn- t) rJ 2, Morris* Jones, Swyddffynon; 3, r>i avies. Pant. VI: Show under Saddle.—1, H. ^Oh0.ei^' 2. Isaac Jones; 3, D. Lloyd f~*i Wanrhocca. VII: Show in Harness.—1, Herbert Xlo^ew- 2, Isaac Jones; 3, Richard "?nygraig. VIII: Silver Cup. value five vefnfi as.per condition.—1, Isaac Jones, iHj yj^piod; r.f John Jones, Doliawr. *Ppr<v.-these shows should be 6'r slf hy the farmers, and especially Pridp and be the means to engender »nd •, .ambiti on to excel in their stock s' whether they succeed as oj not.

LAM PETER Funeral.—The funeral of Mr John Davies, Temple-terrace, whose death was announced last week, took place on Wed- nesday, interment being made at St. Peter's Churchyard. Amongst the chief mourners present at the funeral were:— Mr and Mrs Davies, Mr E Davies, G.W.R., Carmarthen; Mr and Mrs J Davies, Am- manford; Mr Tom Davies, Lampeter; Mr and Mrs Price, 'Ammanford; Mr Thomas Davies, Coiwyn Bay Mr John Davies, Gwynfa, Newcastle Emlyn; Mr Ef Jones, Aberayron; Mr D Jones, Britannia; Mr J Davies, iiargoed; Mr W Jones, Dihewyd Mr Lewis Jones, Blackwood Mrs M Jones, Treherbert, Ram Mrs H Richards, Cym- mer; Mrs G Jones Treherbert, Ram Mrs M Lewis, Tyddyndu; Master A 0 Jones, Britannia; and others. Wreaths were sent from the Rev Canon and Mrs Camber Williams; the College staff; the residents of Temple-terrace; the St Peter's Sunday School; Misses Evans, Mark Lane Stores; the St. David's College students; and others. The officiating clergy were the Revs R H Richards and D J Evans. Funeral.—The funeral of Mrs Elizabeth Davies, Plasbach Cwmanne, who died on the previous Friday, at the age of seventy- seven, took place on Tuesday, interment being nwde at Cebron. The Rev E Evans, Soar, officiated' at the house and the Rev Eli Evans at the graveside The College Pavilion.—The pavilion erected by the College athletic authorities on the Recreation Field, was formerly opened on Saturday by S.r J. T. D. Llew- elyn, Penllergaer. There was a fair attend- ance of interested spectators. 'the pavilion which has not yet been completed is of the old English style and when completed will be pleasing to the eye.—Princinpal Bebb apologised to Sir John Llewelyn for having been asked to open a building which had not been completed, and explained that the bad weather had kept back the work.— Sir John Llewelyn then formally opened the Pavilion, and in a short address said he hoped the building would be an incentive to the students to take part in athletic exercises. He congratulated them upon having such a splcnd d recreation field and pavilion, and' congratulated all who had been connected with the erection of the building. In pointing out the value of athletic exercises, he stated that it was necessary to have some form of discipline and patience. If they had a good man on a good wicket they were not going to get him until be had lost his temper.. He did not however advocate over patience in cricket. Nothing was more slow for the people to look on than slow cricket. The Australian team which was visiting the country might not be able to teach them much in batting or bowJmg, but he did think they could teach them something in fielding. They could all field, but they did not seem to take the trouble. He asked them to take pains with their prac- tice and never to miss a catch. (Applause.) —A vote of thanks to Sir John Llewelyn and Lady Llewelyn was proposed by Prof. Scott, and seconded by Mr W. T. EVans, senior scholar.—The architect was Mr Bankes Price and the builder Mr William Jones. Begging.—At the Town Hall on Thurs- day, Thomas Mansell, labourer, was sentenced to fourteen days hard labour for begging in Bryn-road. On Monday, Thomas Wilson was also sentenced to fourteen days hard labour for the same offence. P.C. Oliver proved both cases. Generosity.—It is stated that Mrs Hughes, Neuaddfawr, has signified her in- tention of presenting a piece of land for the purpose of enlarging the parish churchyard at Llanwnen. Mrs Hughes's generosity is much appreciated by the parishioners. Annual Concert.—The annual concert held in connection with the St. Peter's Church Sunday School children's choir was held at the Memorial Hall on Friday. The operetta "The Musical Village" was well performed, but it is understood that the singing was not up to the standard of previous years. The accompanist was Mr E. G. E. Davies, S.D.C., and the violinist Mr Victor Jones, Carmarthen. The 'fol- lowing was the dramatis personae:— Beadle, David Thomas Owen; May Queen, Sally Evans; train bearers) Annie Wil- liams and Lizzie Davies; master of cere- monies, Jimmy Littlejohns foster parents, John M Jones and Dolly Morgan; captain, Watkin LI Evans; gipsies, Ethel Doran and Cicie Jones; duke, Clarry Ellis; milkmaids, Margaret J Evans, Hannah J Evans, Annie S Jones, May N Jones, Nellie Loundes, H Myfanwy Davies, Mary Anne Davies. Annie T Jones; farmers, D Davies, D Tom Jones, D Jones (School House), Charlie Davies, Dicky Howells. Dicky Morgan, Tommy Davies; black- smiths, Watkin Jones, James Jones, Tommy R Evans, D D Rees: tailors, Nat. Davies, Albert Griffiths, Donald Little- johns: village maidens, Jennie Morgan, Nora Loundes; villagers, Maggie Davies, Maggie Isaacs, Cicie Davies, Kitty Davies, Margaret Evans, May S Jones, Maggie Evans, Jane Jones, Mabel Gri- ffiths, Jane M Owen, Zabeth Jones, Rose Morgan, Mary Griffiths, Sarah A Evans, Kitty Evans, Hannah Evans, Maggie Jen- kins, David Evans: retainers, Nat. Davies, D D Rees, Tommy R Evans. Dicky Morgan, Dicky Howells, Watkin Jones, D Jones (Church Him, Charlie Davies, J. Jones, Albert Griffiths, Tommy Davies, Ram Evans, Evan Williams, E R Jones, Toiiimy Griffiths, Evan John Jones, Donald Litile- johns, Jack Evans. During the ".ntervnta, the following items were given:—Song, Miss Jennie Jones; violin solo, Mr Victor Jones; song, Mr W Samuel (S.D.C.), song, Mr Peregrine, (S.D.C.), recitation, Miss Sarah Davies: song, Mr Picton, (S.D.C.); song, Mr D Williams. Musical Success.—At the recent exam- ination held at Carmarthen under the auspices of the Associated Board of the Royal Academy of Music, Miss Annie Timothy Jones ,of Rosedale, Bridge-street, Lampeter, was successful in obtaining the intermediate certificate. Golf.—A second handicap match for a prize given by Mr H A Pugh was played off on the links on Saturday. Owing to a high wind, good play could not be ex- pected. The following were the curds returned' •— -_U_- G'rs h'cp net H A Pugh 99 22 77 W J Williams 94-14 80 Dr E Evans 100-18 82 L 0 Jones 112-30 82 David Jones 96-13 83 D W Davies 109-24 85 E Phil Jones 103-17 86 J S Jones 96- 9 87 Cerdyn Evans 112-24 88 Emrvs Jones 111-22 89 H W Howell 110-20 90 Sergeant Major Baldwin 108—14 94 Tom Roberts 112—27 95 D H Davies 116—20 96 PETTY SESSIONS, Friday.-Before B. Da vies-Evans, Esq., chairman; Timothy Richard, David Davies, Wm Davies, and B. R. Jones, Esqre. Without Light.—Evan Evans, farmer, Llechweddedi isaf, Llanwnen, was charged by D.C.C. Williams with having drven a horse and carriage without a light attached to the carriage at half-past nine on April 16th.—Mr Wallis Jones, solicitor, appeared for the defence.—P.C. Oliver stated that from information he received he made enquiries regarding a collision that had taken place on the Lampeter road between a motor car and a trap. He Raw defendant who said he had met a motor car. He had a light at the time. He had a light when he left Lampeter, but the light went out about a mile outside Lampeter.—Dr Evan EVans r-tated that he was driving a motor car between LampeSer and |L!anwnen when ho met defendant and collided with him. Defendant had no light.—H. A. Pugh, bank manager, stated that he accom- panied Dr Evans on April 16th. The car driven by Dr- EVans collided with defend- ant's trap. There was no light on de- fendant's trap. They had a conversation after the accident and defendant refused to give his name and address.—Defendant stated that he left Lampeter between quarter and half-past nine. He had a lamp and lit the candle before he V-it the town. The lamp went out at Pwllgravel and he re-lit it. When he saw ohe car he stopped, whistled and shouted, but the car did not stop. He had a light at the time. He had no light after the accident. He asked oomplainant to feel the lamp, but he refused to do so.—After deliberation, the Bench fined defendant 2s 6d and costs. Fishery Prosecutions.—Evan Phillips, Woodford Green, Essex, and James Blochford, Loughton, Essex, were sum- moned by Evan S Davies, water bailiff, for having unlawfully fished with rod an, line without a licence on April 9th.—The Water Bailiff stated that he saw defend- ant fishing on Dolwlff meadow. They had no licence.—Defendants were fined 15s. including COBtS. Alleged Trespass.—-George Lewis, farm servant Dyffryn Farm, Silian, was sum- moned by E. Pryce Francis, gamekeeper, for having trespassed in search of game on land in the occupation of Mr J. C. Har- ford on March 31st.—Complainant stated that at quarter past six he saw defendant in Dyffryn wood setting snares. Witness asked defendant what he was doing and he said he was trying to catch a few rab- bits Defendant had three other snares and a trap in his possession.—Defendant admitted the offence and was fined 2s 6d and costs.

TALYBONT The Show.—A meeting of the Working Committee was held on Saturday evening, Mr George R Pryse presiding There were also present: Dr. James, Dr w c' Messrs T. LI. Edwards, D. Jones, H. b. Davies, R. J. Jenkins, James Richards^ J. R James ffi. D Jenkins, R. R- James, D: B Morgan, W. R. Jones John Morris, Tom Jones, R. W. Morgan, E. E. Jenkins, David Owen, and D. Jenkins, ami K. T. Griffiths, secretary. A large number of special prizes were offered and awepted. It was decided not. toaffihate with the London Hackney Society. Judges were appointed for the next show. It was agreed to include m the schedule special prizes for shoes for cart horses and cobs. The next meeting will be held on May 29th at 6-30, to make the final arrange- ments for the show. From the arrange- ments already made, it appears that the show will be even more attractive than in previous years. PETTY SESSIONS Tuesday May 4th.- Before D. Morris, in the chair; Dr. James, David Rees. and Edward Jones, Esqrs. Rfites.—The Cwmere Slate Quarry Com- pany Eglwysfach, was summoned for not paying rates due to overseers of Yscubory- coed parish to the amount of £4 15s.- Mr. Davies, assistant overseer, appeared and said that men had been working lately at the quarry. He had seen them work- ing.—The case was adjourned for the Clerk to look into the matter. Drunk and Disorderly.—Evan Jones, farm servant, Winllan, Talybont was charged by Superintendent Jones with having been drunk on the highway at Talybont on April 6th.—Defendant's mother appeared and pleaded guilty on his beha tF.C. Jones said on the 6th of April, about 10-15 p.m., he saw defendant with others who were creating a disturbance. Defendant was drunk and was using bad language. —Defendant's mother said defendant woula be eighteen years of age in September. Defendant was fined 5s. and costs. Ill-treating a Mare.—Richard Roberts, farmer Llettyllwyd. Talybont, was sum- moned by William Moir Roberts, inspector R.S.P.C.A., with ill-treating a mare by working it at Llettylwyd on April 7th.— Defendant pleaded guilty. — Sergeant Jones said he was passing a field where defendant was ploughing with two horses. One of the horses was lame. He went to the field to defendant and drew his atten- tion to the animal. Whilst looking over the animal, he came across a hole through the bottom of the hoof, and in his opinion it was cruel to work the mare. He told defendant not to work the mare.—R. Williams, veterinary surgeon, Aberyst- wyth, said he visited Llettyllwyd on the 8th of April and found the mare lame. It stood in the stable with its fore leg off the ground and appeared to be suffering pain. He asked defendant to bring the mare out, which he dia. It was very lame and moved reluctantly and hardly put any weight on the affected foot. He also found the shoulder suffering from a wasting of the muscles. He examined the foot and found a hole through the hoof to the top of the coronet. Told defendant he could not work the mare and that it was cruelty to do so.—Defendant was fined 10s. ana costs.—The Inspector applied for his railway fare from Carmarthen and for the Veterinary Surgeon's fee.—The Bench allowed the veterinary surgeon 10s. Charge of Assault.—-John Jones Beechy, farm servant, Tre'rddol, was charged with having assaulted Anne Jane Jones near Erglodd Farm, Llancynfelin, on April 8th. The case had been adjourned from Aberystwyth.—The Chief Constable said the case had been heard at Aberystwyth and had been reduced to one of common assault, to which defendant pleaded guilty. —Mr. John Evans, who appeared for defendant, said he was only sixteen years of age and was not earning much. The defendant had borne an excellent char- acter. He was the support of his grand- mother who, if defendant was fined heavily, would find it difficult to support the household. Defendant had been in prison for a day ana had been put to great expense in the matter, having to pay the costs of the previous hearing at Aberyst- wyth. He asked for a reasonable fine to be incted.-After consultation, the Bench said they had considered the facts and would fine defendant £4 including costs.

ABERAYRON Inquest.—An inquest was held at the Town Hall on April 30th touching the death of Stephen Rees, eighty-one years of age, Mason's-row, by Dr. Abel Evans, coroner, and the following jurymen:— Messrs Wm Thomas, Monachty Arms; Daniel Williams, barber; E Lewis, car- penter W James, carpenter; M Jones, grocer; G E Davies, Llanon House; Cap- tain G Jones, North-road; Messrs Daniel Jones, ditto, foreman; J Rees, Mprket- street; R Jones, Alban-square; B E Howell, North-road: E Herbert, tailor.— Ann Rees, deceasecFs wife, said she had been married twenty-four years to de- ceased. He complained of asJhma, and he always suffered from it. :ie was out every day. He got worse diring the past fortnight. He had a bot.t). of medicine once during the past three months. He could npt lie down in bed owmg to short- ness of breath. At 6.3f a..m. she found deceased dead on the .ettIe, lying with his hand under his They had locked the door befo going to bed and found it locked whe* she got up, so that no one could get ir*—T. Rees. attend- ance officer, was rõlIed in on Thursday morning between 6.30 and seven. Mrs Rees said that Stephen Rees had died. He found him on the settle with his hand under head. He was left there until the docíor saw him. By the doctor's instructions he fetched the Police Ser- geant who came at once. He helped to carry him into another room. He had heard hin complaining the night before that hi- chest was bad. There was no sign o- a struggle of any kind.—Barbara Jones widow, Galltygraig, also gave evi- dence and the jury returned a. verdict of LVath from natural causes."—A vote of indolence with the widow on the sudden (leath of her husband was passed.

NOTES FROM ABERAYRON Mr John Evans, second son of Captain John Evans, Milford House, who is now public analyst of the city of York delivered a very interesting address before the Sheffield Pharmaceutical Society on Wednesday, the 21st April, on "Preserva- tives and colouring matter in food." Many of the points he enforced are of direct per- sonal importance. He said—"In describing the preser-a- tion of milk by the dessication process hf. said it was doubtful whether milk coulcJ be regarded from a nutritive point of view as merely consisting of so much fat, pro- toids, mineral matter, etc." Experience had shown that sterilised milk was not a suitable food for Infants. The act of sterilisation in some way or other changed the composition of the milk possibly by destruction of the enzymes present, and a chemical change in the pro- teid molecule. The same objections would apply to dried milk as to sterilised milk. Speaking of the refrigeration ai food he said' that chemical and histological examinations had failed to show or sug- gest any inferiority in meat that had been frozen. • The chief danger of contamination of tinned goods was from spores, which might be present in the food before cook- ing, or which might gain access to it during the process of filling and the soldering of the tins. A great scare was created a few years ago against tinned goods, and as a result a large number of samples were examined all over the country, and many were found to contain preservatives, principally boron compounds. The addition of boric acid was quite unnecessary, for if the meat were perfectly sound to start with, the process of sterilisation and hermetically sealing would preserve it. The presence of a preservative in tinned goods was strong presumptive evidence that the material had begun to decompose before it was packed. There were very strong objections to the use of preservatives in milk. By their use unclean milk, which decomposed more rapidly than clean milk, could be easily foisted on the public. Evidences of carelessness and uncleanli- ness were concealed by the use of preserva- tives, and for this reason alone there was a strong objection to their use. Much might be said for and against the use of colouring matters in food. There was no doubt that the appetising appearance of food had a considerable in- fluence on the digestive processes. On the other hand:, colouring matter was often added to cloak the real quality of the food. Margarine was coloured to imitate butter, but sugar crystals were coloured to re- semble Demarara sugar, and mustard adulterated with starch was coloured to resemble genuine mustard. No doubt, 'in cases like these, the colouring matters were added with fraudulent intention. From a public health point of view, the general opinion was that the, nature and amounts of the colouring matters in general use at the present time were such that but little damage was likely to accrue from them." Mr John Thomas, of Llanwrtyd, who will conduct the C.M. festival choir at the Tabernacl on the 14th May, stands in the gallery of Welsh composers where the Rev Evan Phillips stands in the gallery of preachers. No one envies them their unattainable niche of fame, safe from envy. Surely Scripture 'is inspired by the Creator of man. "Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth." It is hardly necessary to say that Mr John Thomas composed "Mai," "Nant y Myn- ydd," "Dattod mae rhwymau caethiwed," "Bendigedig fyddo Argbvydd Dduw Israel," and "Fel y brefai'r hydd," etc. The Aeron Fishery Association have long contemplated the task of replacing the footbridge at Wigddu. It will be a boon to the fishermen and to the public. It now appears as if the work was going to be done. Mr W. Gower Griffiths haa agreed to permit two trees to be used on his property whereon to hang a wire bridge, and Dr Williams and Mr Leonard have the matter in hand. There were two sudden deaths last week. Mrs Sarah Jones, of Maesnewrdd, Ffos- ffin, was found to be missing from her home on Friday. A search was made and her dead body was found in a gorse bush on the Caehaidd land where she had gone to gather brushwood. Mr Stephen Rees, of Mason's-row. was found dead on the settle on Wednesday morning. He had suffered from asthma. He had got up during the night owing to distress in breathing. Inquests were held in both causes and a verdict of death from natural causes was returned. Mrs Beresford Baker, of Dover, has been preaching at the Baptist Chapel during the week in connection with the Gwyn Hall mission. The mission is com- posed of a number of secessionists from the Tabernacl Calvinistic Methodists and the Congregationalists, apparently as a protest against the apathy of the churches. A half-yearly meeting of the share- holders of the Aberayron Steam Packet Company, Limited was held at the As- sembly Room on Saturday, the 3rd May, when a dividend at the rate of 31 per cent. for the year ended 31st December was de- clared, making a total of a little more than 7 per cent. for the whole of the year 1908, and a balance of L70 was passed over to the reserve fund. There was a time when this Company declared as much as thirty per cent. dividend. That was before the G.W.R. ran to Fishguard and before the steamship "Telephone" opened up a con- nection with Liverpool. It was a sign of the times to find a deputation consisting of Captain Davies and Captain Thomas from New Qua, at this meeting, who had come on behalf of the owners of the s.s. "Telephone" to urge the advantages of the amalgamation of the two companies. The owners of the "Norseman" were very wary indeed, and visibly cocked up their ears when Captain Davies hinted that the "Telephone" had more to give the "Norseman" than the "Norseman" had to give the "Telephone." This seemed rank heresy to the owners of the "Norseman," for have they not a harbour and quay entirely their own at Solva which is constantly developing—a piece of enviable and absolute monopoly. It would be interesting to know what the owners of the 5.8. "Telephone" have to pit against that asset. One of the share- holders of the "Norseman" proposed that Messrs E Lima Jones, and J C Jones, of Llanarth, bo authorized to meet two gentlemen who would have authority to represent the owners of the s.s. "Tele- phone" with the view of entering into the financial aspect of any or every proposed scheme of amalgamation and to submit a statement to the owners of both ships respectively before entertaining any pro- posal for amalgamation. Two or three of the owners of the "Norseman" became nervously alarmed at the contemplation of so mild a proposal as this and walked out of the room. The advent of a railway is in the nature of a revolution. It is an end of an aeon and a beginning of another. It is known how the railway affected the trade of the "Norseman" at Fishguard. The service of two steamers will be more essential than ever for the general public after the railway service is established. Thus only will the public be saved from the monopoly such as a great railway company is able to impose. The harbour is the safety valve of the commerce of Aberystwyth, and their neighbours have observed with what zeal and sacrifice the tradespeople have main- tained the structure and equipped a steam boat service. The public of Aberayron will ere long recognize in the two steamers their best friends. A silver kettle and lamp have just been Sesented by Tanybryn C.M. Church to rs J. J. Jones, now of Pensarn. The kettle bore the following inscription:— "Anrheg Tanybryn i Mrs. J. J. Jones ar ei phriodas Chwefror 3ydd, 1909." Mrs. Jones was known to this district as Miss Davies of Parkneuadd. She gave to Tany- bryn Sunday School and Bible classes un- stinted and very valuable services for a number of years. There are many signs of impending activity in the building trades. Land has already been allotted to build upon be- tween Belle Vue-terrace and Vulcan-place, and between Tanyfron Villa and Dolaeron.

NEWCASTLE EMLYN P.S.A.—On Saturday, Mr Beck opened the meeting, and Mr D. H. Williams, Borth, gave an address. A duett war sung by Miss Thomas, Pandy, and Mii-s Jones. Accident.—While two boys were cut on the river on Saturday evening, the canoe capsized, but fortunately they could swim and landed in safely after saving drenching. Market.—On Friday the following prices were current.—Porkers, 7s 3d per score; suckers, from 16s to to 21s; sheep, from 3d per Ib; lambs, 5d to 5d: per lb; calves, 4d .to 5d. Lecture.—On Friday evening Sir T. Marchant Williams, stipendiary of Mer- thyr, delivered a lecture at the Bryn- gwenith Congregational Chapel on "Noson gyda Cheiriog." The chair was taken by Dr Powell, J.P., who in his opening re- marks referred to the Lecturer as a hard working man, and one who took great in- terest in Welsh literature and education. Sir Marchant Williams, who was received with loud applause, said he was a hard worker, and he often made other people work hard. He traced the history of Ceiriog from his cradle to the grave and quoted some of his works which in his opinion were immortal. The main object of his lecture was to produce in the Welsh people an enthusiasm for their language and literature. Wales had produced men who had done honour to their country on the battle field. One of them was Gen- eral Picton. He (the speaker) made a dis- covery the other day that when General Picton was killed in the battle of Water- loo, he had a commission in his pocket from the English War Office appointing him as commander in chief if the Duke of Wellington happened to be killed. The Chairman also hoped that the lecture would be a boon to the district. If young men read Ceiriog's works, especially My- fanwy and Alun Mabon, he believed that wherever they would be they would never forget the land of Wales and their homes. The Rev D. Evans proposed a vote of thanks to the Lecturer and Chairman which was seconded by the Rev E 0 Jones, M.A., Llangunllo. PETTY SESSIONS. Friday, April 30th.— Before A. H. Jones, Esq., chairman; Edward Davies, John Lewis, Esqrs., and the Rev W. Powell. Excise.—Daniel Davies, Blaenffos, Bon- cath, was charged by Sergeant Harries with having used a locomotive without having a licence.—Defendant was repre- sented by his son who admitted the offence. -Fined > 6d and costs. On Licensed Premises.—William Jones, Church-street, Llandyssul, was charged with having been unlawfully found on licensed premises.—P.C. Davies stated that on Sunday, April 4th, at twelve o'clock in the morning, he found defend- ant in Llwyndafydd Inn, Llangeler. He had a pint of beer in front of him.—De- fendant, who did not appear, was fined 5s and costs. Without a Licence.—William Thomas, Pantygwyddil, Llangeler, summoned for keeping a dog without a licence did not appear and was fined 6d and costs.—Phil- lip Phillips, Coedmore Mills, summoned for a similar offence, admitted the charge and was also fined 6d and costs, as was also Ben Jones, Glanderi, I/en boy r. Sanitary.—David Owen Jones, Pont- cych Mills, Cilrhedyn, was charged by P.C. Davies with having permitted a carcase of a cow to remain unburied in his field.- Defendant admitted the offence and pleaded ignorance of the Act.—Defendant was fined 6s and costs. TIVYSIDE HORSE SHOW. Tivyside annual horse show was held at Newcastle Emlyn on Friday of last week under the presidency of Captain Lewis, Plasgeler. There was a record in the quality of exhibits. Awards:— Brood mare-1, Mrs Lewis, Plasgeler; 2, B T Davies, Trefere, Cardigan. Thoroughbred horse—Mr J V Rees, Car- marthen. Hackney—1, Tom James, Myrtle Hill, Llechryd; 2, D Evans and Sons, Llwyn- cadfor. l Cob—1, Tom James, Myrtle Hill; 2, W Rees, Nant, Clydey. Cart horse—1 and 2, D Evans and Sons. r Pony—1, J M Phillips, Treriffith. I Harness classes etc. two-year-old hack- ney gelding—1, Rees Jones, Aberdare; 2, A Morris, Pantybwla, Brongest. Three- year-old, ditto—1, Mrs Thomas, Pantyr- odyn 2, D Jones, Brynawel, Cardigan. Mare or gelding, over 14,2, in saddle- Matthews, Cornhill Stud, Swansea; 2, Davies, Blaenpistyll, Cardigan. Cob mare or gelding do., 14.2 and under —1, D. Davies ana Sons, Newcastle Emlyn ;~2, T. Davies, Bronmon Beulah. Emlyn ;~2, T. Davies, Bronmon Beulah. Pony, mare or gelding do. 13,2 and under —1, W. Jones, Tygwyn; 2, Jones, Coed- perth'i, Glynrathen. Mare or gelding, in harness ,over 14,2—' I 1, D. Evans and Sons; 2, D. Davies and Sons; Do. over 13,2-1 ,T. J. Mathias, Cardigan; 2, D. Davies and Sons. t)o. under 13,2—D. Evans, Nag's Head, New- I castle Emlyn. Mare or gelding, any age or height—1, W. Jones, Tygwyn, Cardigan; 2, D. Davies and Sons. Tradesmen's turnout—1, J. Esau Glover, Newcastle Emlyn; 2, Thomas and Evans, drapers. Champion class-1, T. J. Mathias; Car- digan 2, D. Evans and Sons. The judges were Messrs S. Hale, Cardiff, and T. R. Jones, Trwstllewelyn, Mont. I

A message from London Our buyers having returned from the Markets, we are now making a Display of the Newest Creations in Millinery Costumes, &c. R. McLEAN, General Draper, PORTMADOC, cl 77a 1-"1

TALGYRREG Opening of New Organ.—Last Sunday afternoon and evening special services were held at Pisgah in connection with the dedication of a new harmonium. The members of the church had long fl, the need of an instrument and were evidently elated at the attainment of their wish. The instrument is an Alexandra octave coupler organ harmonium, having fifteen stops and two knee levers. It is a beautifully finished and powerful instrument, having four and a half rows of vibrators, "four sets in the bass and five in the treble. The octave coupler doubles the power and gives very great clearness to the treble. Each key pressed down in the treble acts on ten notes, thai a chord of three notes will represent thirty clistinct sounds. By the admixture of the broad and narrow reeds, and the new system of voicing on the organ principle, the harshness of tone so much complained of in church harmoniums is completely avoided. The whole of the mechanism is made on an improved system which adds greatly to the solidity and soundness of tone and diminishes the chances of derangement from exposure to damp and varying temperatures. The right knee lever acts on a very effective swell, producing a powerful crescendo which can be supplemented by the aid of the expression stop. Large congregations assembled at the meetings, and the Rev. E. Jones's sermons, which were appro- priate to the occasion, were much appreci- ated. Miss Myfanwy Evans of Brynhoff- nant and Llanarth presided at the instru- ment and performed her part in an accom- plished manner.

i "The Cook's Best Friend. I HOftWiCliC'S j BAKIN"'T POWDER. I PORTMADOO. GOOD EFFECT BY SIMPLEST METHODS ▲T REASONABLE PRICES v I PURNELL&Co. DECORATORS, PORTMADOC Hous AND CHURCH DECORATION CONTRACTED FOR. II YOU FEEL WEAK AND RUN DOWN TAKE VTH. DR FORTESCUE'S V lUrUAVV/JLl/P They enrich the Blood, regulate the Bowels, clear the Skin, invigorate the Brain, Nerves, and Muscles. Carefully prepared from the Purest Drugs. They cleanse the system, producing a Clear Complexion, and renew the Bloom of Youth in the cheeks. They are blood making, nerve builders, and the best SPRING TONIC. In bottles at 2s 6d, to be bad only of R. O. GRIFFITH, M.P.S. (Sefc^L^n), Dispensing Chemist, 60, HIGH STREET, PWLLHELI. m29 ESTABLISHED 1850. THE SLATE, GRANITE, AND MARBLE WORKS, SAND STREET, PWLLHELI. The attention of Builders is specially called to the selection of Sills, Steps, Hearthstones, Mantlepieces. Oictprns, &c. Estimates Free, JOHN WILLIAMS & Co. $}a&ine0s stresses Portmadoc. STEAM SAW MILLS, PORTMADOC. J. OWAIN HUGHES tLate Thomas Parry), Timber Merchant, has a large stock of Timber Doors, Windowe, Saskei, & Frames suitable for BUILDERS and CONTRACTORS TIMBER SAWN iOR CU8TOMERS. Picture-Frame Mouldings in great variety, tock of Building and Fire Bricks, Lathe, Tiles, etc. i847 EMBROIDERY SILKS D. M.C. Threads, Peri Lusta, Traced Goods, and Art Needlework Acctssoru-s, -TRY- PARIS HOUSE, PORTMADOC 160 HENRY EVANS. Euglish Ivory Porcelain, rUK uUob Wjtb the cre8fc of PORTMADOC (Ynyscynhaiarn) and Oarlton Ware with the crests of Porfc- madoc, Borthygesi, and Harlech Call at J. ROBERTS; & Co., Tdgl Hona., 24, Sni-w«on-«treet, Portmadoc, GLASS, CHINA, AND FANCY GOODS DEALERS. IOtlrd A 8on Printers, Booksellers, Stationers, 125, HIGH 8TREET, PORTMADOC HAVE AN XXTUNSIVIT STOCK OF ACCOUNT BOOKS, MANUSCRIPT ACCOUNTS, OFFICE UTENSILS and FILES, COPYING LETTER BOOKS, etc., etc. t859 BRITISH & FOREIGN FRUIT OF EVERY DESCRIPTION. DANIEL MORRIS, Fruiterer, Florist, Greengrocer, Poulterer, THE GRAPES. PORTMADOC. Fresh FRUIT nd VEGErABLES DAILY. Fresh CREAM three times a week POULTRY a fpeeiality. o348 QUEENS HOTEL, PORTMADOC. Commercial, Family and Posting Establishment. MOTOR GARAGE. BILLIARDS. Public and Private Sitting Rooms. Tourists, commercial gentlemen and visitors will find every attention, at moderate charges. Boots meets all trains. m64 Proprietress, Miss JONES. THE SPORTSMAN HOTEL, PORTMADOC. First Class Family and Commercial Hotel. (Jnder new Management. Situate close to Station, and near to all places of interest. Every accommodation. Posting in all its Braochea. M. LLOYD-JONES, 858 roprietress. FISH STORES. LATE J. THOMAS J. ROBERTS. 98, HIGti STREET, POrlTMADO^. Fish and POULTRY Merchant. All kinds of Fiah in season. Poultry always in stock. Ice supplied. Orders promptly attended to. o27 Pwllheli. THE PIONEER STORES, THE MAES, PWLLHELI, W J. BATTERBEE Has astounding value in GROCERIES AND PROVISIONS. All kinds of Patent Medicines at Reduced Prices. b959 MOTORISTS and CYCLISTS. Mr A ASH WORTH, Cycle Mechanic J PWLLHELI, nas taken over the business of Mr H. Heaton in Lower Cardiff-road (next door to the Post Office), OVERHAULING and TUNING up a Speciality. ACCUMULATORS CHARGED on the PREMISES. Petrol, Oil, and Greases always in Stock. Repairs, big or small, done on or off the premises J. O. YATES, BILLPOSTER, PWLLHELI. t AUCTIONS, SHOWS, SPORTS, &e., posted in a 20 mile radius at most reasonable terms. SPECIAL TERMS FOR CONTRACT WORK. n121 W. H. PYEMONT, TUNER AND REPAIRER, GIVES HIS PERSONAL ATTENTION TO THE INSTRUMENTS Employs no agent and is not represented by any other Tuner. Single Tunings or Yearly Contract Sole Agent for the Gransden Upright Iron Grand. All Communications—BARMOUTH LLOYD AND WILLIAMS Builders, Contractors, and Monumental Masons, MAWDDACH MONUMENTAL WORKS, Barmouth A splendid range of designs in Headstones, Crosses, Monuments in Granite, Marble, State or Sione always avaiiable. Quality of work- manship Guaranteed. Estimates free. hl54 PENRHYNDEUDRAETH. ROYAL OAK HOTEL. PENRHYNDEUDRAETH, MERIONETH. Good Accommodation for Travellers & Tourists Within a few minutes walk of Cambrian Railways Station. POSTING AND STABLING Proprietor—T. HUGHES, m59 Oriccieth. THE GEORGE HOTEL, CKIOCIETH NORTH WALES. Completely re-built and re-furnished through out by Messr. Maple and Company All Modern conveniences. Baths, &c. Sanitary wrsagetnentB believed to be perfect. For further particulars and tariff apply to MANAOFRRES Dolgelley R. LEWIS, 4: 'Jii;Í .E"" < iM.S:!i'6" Coachbu ilder, Wheelwright, d-C., DOLGELLEY Vehicles of all kinds built to order. Rubber Tyr::s fitted req aired. Repairer 01 Motor Cars. Estimates Free. j982 < 1 THE ARRAN MONUMENTAL WORKS DOLGELLEY, North Wales. J. AND R. W. THOMAS Tlf ONUMENTS, Crosses, Head stones, &c., executed in the best manner at most reasonable prices. De- signs and prices free on application. STONES CLEANED AND RE-LETTERED. DISTANCE NO OBJECT IO THE GREAT WELSH REMEDY. DATIES'S COUGH MIXTURE RELIEF FROM « DAVIES'S COUGH MIXTURE .9" DAVIES'S COUGH MIXTURE IN 8 MINUTES DAVIES'S COUGH MIXTURE for Cosgtas DAVIES'S C0UUH MIXTURE tor Colds DAVIES'S COUGH MIXTURE tor Asthma DAVIES'S COUGH MIXTURE tor BraacMtts DAVIES'S COUGH MIXTURE for Cosgtas DAVIES'S COUGH MIXTURE for Colds DAVIES'S COUGH MIXTURE tor Asthma DAVIES'S COUGH MIXTURE for BraacMtts DAVIES'S COUGH MIXTURE for HeafMiiess DAVIES'S COUGH MIXTURE lor laflsenza DAVIES'S COUGH MIXTURE for Coughs DAVIES'S COUGH MIXTURE for Sere Threat DAVIES'S COUGH MIXTURE Most Soothing DAVIES'S COUGH MIXTURE Warns the Chart DAVIES'S COUGH MIXTURE dissolves 60 PtolvSm DAVIESS COUGH MIXTURE for Singers DAVIES'S COUGH MIXTURE for PaMic Speakers DAVIES'S COUGH MIXTURE ByCheafstserwywbere DAVIES'S COUGH MIXTURE 1.&2J9. Postage 3d. DAVIES'S COUOH MIXTURE Proprietor- „ m DAVIES'S COUGH MIXTURE HUg DAVIES'S COUGH MIXTURE Chemist. Jt)usnufcB Portmadoe Steam LaUU40ney Co WOMBN DRHAD WAHWTISIN N4V MBN HATH- WABHINGRIY, Postcard to be oompany's Mkn&t*'ea* will briag their Tan to year door aad ci some All kfwd DI work lpad*YUkev Including DYY 0109 2!09. SHIRTS AND COLLARS A SPECIALITY. Softest •! Water aeed reqnIrlBg COLLECTING AGZNT for Barmouth, Pwllheli, and Blaeaao Festiaisr. R. NE WELL, buccbor R-KTJP II/ l|»T T PURVEYOR JDJ W HIXJJLJ, OF MEAT, CENTRAL BUILDINGS, PORTMADOO, Beach Road, Barmouth, High Street, Oriccieth, lentral BaiJdinga, Pwllheli Market Square, Blaanau Festiniog Respectfully solicits the favour of your Patronage. Best qualitYlupplied in Beef, Mutton and Lamb, also Pork and Samaages, Pies, Ac. (our own make) Fresh Daily No injurious preserraties ased. HOME CURED HAMS AND BACON. Ceti a timers sootild mair- n point of securing the geauine article in Lamb, ami not be oootoab witi Welsh yearling sheep dressed as such. %87 pfR. ich Llanbedr I < ESTABLISHED 1840. Sanitary Pipes, Building & Agricultural Lime. I Cambrian Coast COALS, LIME, BRICKS, and CEMENT. BEST HOUSE, STEAM, AND SMITHY COALS. District Agent for John Bazley White & Bro hers' CEMENT. jiaant for BIBBY'S nmo ana MEALS, BIBBY'S MILK EQUIVALENT AND BIBBY'S CREAM EQUIVALENT Lancaster's CAT F FOOD. ROBERT RICHARDS & SONS, PENSARN, LLANBEDR, R.S.O. Depots atTOWYN HARLECH, and DYFFRYN. WlIiUAm MORIIIS and Co., SHIP STORES, GROCERS & IRONMONGERS, BRITANNIA TERRACE, PORTMADOC, All kinds of Ropes, Paints, and Requisites for Ships and Yachts altasys in stock, SHIP BISCUITS MADE TO ORDER. g759 I. LLOYD JONES, Ironmonger. 131, HIGH STREET, PORTMADOC. ALL KINDS OF BUILDING MATERIALS n511 AGENT FOR BEST PORTLAND CeilieilU' SALE SALE SALE (During One Month only). BARGAl S IN "Wall-Papers and Water-Paints To be cleared at:a Great Sacrifice to make room for New Stock. NOTE THE ADDRESS- W. EVANS & Co., m~™JD™FORS' Portmadoc I Established 1874. Charles Hughes & Sons, COAOHBUILDERS, &c., CAMBRIAN CARRIAGE WORKS. PORTMADOC. ALSO AT THE MAES, PWLLHELI. Repairs, Painting, and Trimming. Rubber Tyres fitted the Premises. ON SALE -Ralli Cars, Governess Cars, Gigs, Phaetons, Dog Carts, Spring Carts, etc., etc., ARTIFICIAL TEETH, on Vulcanite, Dental Alloy, and Gold. Pines I Quality. All Prices. MR. WILLIAMS, Garmon House, Glan-y-Pwll, Bl. Festiniog an.d Boxue, Station-road. PENRHYN1 f PORTM A niin l' Market:s<laar<s (°PP°«ita Griffin Hot.l), 2 U ^°^™ADOC Friday. Mr Hughea, photographer (opposite New Post Office), fl to wVINIOG — 2nd aod 4th Saturday, Mr R E Jonea, Bryn House, 3 to 6. TRAWS FYNYDD 1st and 3rd Saturday, Mr M W Morris, Draper, 01ift»n House, S to f. e TA.BSrSTB'WIiCBi v AJaB OX1 FBSTXITIOGI OAKELEY ARMS HOTEL. Situate in the heart of the most romantic scenery in North Wales, one mile from Tanvbwloh Station (Festiniog Line)021 miles from Maeutwrog Road (G.W.R.) Charming place Summer and Winter. Moderate Charges. Perfect Sanitation. Excellent gling Free. Private Gardens and Tennis Grounds. Dark Room for Photographers. Pioafe Parties catered for. Postal annd Telegraphio Office in the Hotel T. WILLIAMS Proprietrwa Chislet Court Farm. Ch islet, Near Canterbury, Kent, Sirs, Nov. 21st, 1908. You were good enough to send me a 10s can of MORRIS EVANS' HORSE, SHEEP and CATTLE OIL. Have given it a good trial, having used it for LAMBS COUGHING VERY BADLY? I am glad to say it ACTS WONDERFUL for all LUNG COMPLAINTS also very good in the LIMBING SEASON for BAD UDDERS. CUTS AND WOUNDS. f Please send to Grover Ferry Station, S.E. & C. Ry., another 10". can of Horse, Sheep and Cattle Oil. Send it off at once. Yours truly, H. H. SPANTON. I Messrs Morris Evans & Co., s Featiniog. I WHY BO THE PRINCIPAL i FARMERS I AND I SHEEP I BREEDERS OF KENT USE MORRIS EVANS' Horse, Sheep AND Cattle Oil IN THE Heme, Near Canterbury, Kent, Net. 26tik 1908 Dear Sin, I enclose cheque .&1 for a can of your Horse, Sheep and Cattle Oil as supplied to my neighbour, lb. H. H. Spanoon, of Chislet. Please address to me at Herns Bay Station, Yours truly, STEPHEN SWINFO-RD, Messrs Morris Evans & Co., I- Festiniog. LAMBING SEASON ? Finglesham. Eaetry, S.O., Kent, Deo., 1908. Sirs, Please forward one Os. can of Morris Evans' Horse, Sheep and Cattle Oil as sent to my fathet, Mr H. H. Spanton, for which I enclose P.O. 10s. Yours faithfully, C. E. SPANTON. Messrs Morris Evans & Co., Festiniog. BECAUSE It acts wonderful. BECAUSE they cannot find its equal. BECAUSE it saves their Stock. Write for special booklet to Morris Evans and Co-, Festiniog, N. WALES. I Chislat Court Farm, Chislet, Near Ganterbary. Kent, Nov. 1908. I Dear Sirs, J(eat. Please send a 91 can of Horse, Sheep and Cattle Oil to Sturry Station, addressed to Thomas Wotton Esq., Tile Lodre Farm Sturry, Kent. He is one of the principal breeders of Kent Sheepjabout here. Yours faithfully, II. M. SPANTON. Messrs Morris Evans & 00.; :r..tiaior. :1a381 DAVEYS' MINERAL WATERS, BENAR VIEW, BLAENAU FESTINIOG SODA, POTASH, AND SELTZER WATERS, LEMONADE, CORKED BOTTLES ONLY. BASS, WORTHINGTON, AND INI) COOPE'S ALES AND STOUT. CARRIAGE PAID. n64 0NE OF TT1 A QlTXTTi1 WiU 0ure HEADACHE, DOSE JUJJljLO JLXN Hi NEURALGIA, TOOTHACHE ■" 10 a few Minutes. AbEolutely Safe. SOLD IN Is. PACKETS. triso HUGH JONES, CHEMIST. MEDICAL HALL, BLAENAU UP-TO-DATE MILLINERY & TAILORING. W. ANTHONY'S Establishment at Manchester House, Pwllheli, Is Well-known for STYLE AND VALUE. NEWEST DESIGNS AND PATTERNS ALWAYS IN STOCK.