The Cambrian News and Merionethshire Standard

MACHYNLLETH. Special Sessions—On Friday, before Edward Rees, Esq and Dr W R Williams, P.C. D T Williams charged John Micah with having been drunk and disorderly the previous night. It was with difficulty he was taken to the Police Station as defendant was violent. Sentenced to prison for 21 days with hard labour. Police Changes—Owing to police changes in the county, Sergeant Arthur Owen and P.C. David T Williams will leave the town next week, the former to Newtown and the latter to Meifod. Se-geant Owea has been station- ed at Machynlleth for many years, and in a year or two will be entitled to his pension. Hortictilture.-A series of lectures on horticulture, organised by the Education Authority, have been commenced this week by Mr. J. L. Pickard. Much-Needed Bridge.—It is stated that another effort is being made to build a new bridge over the river Dovey at a con- venient place between the Junction and Machynlleth. Congregational.—Meetings of the Mont, gomeryshire Congregational Association were held at Aberhosan on Wednesday and Thursday, under the presidency of the Rev. W. Thomas. The principal preachers were the Revs. S. Williams, Penrhiwceibr; Peter Price. Dowlais: S. Roberts, Llan- brynmair; Ben Davies, Panteg: and H. Elvet Lewis, London. Mawddwy Railway.—A deputation con- sisting of Messrs. David Davies, M.P., Edward Powell (representing the Mont- gomery County Council), Sir A. Osmond Williams, M.P. (representing the Merion- eth County Council), Messrs Richard Gillart (Machynlleth. Council), H. P. Roberts (Mallwyd Council), Griffith Price (Dolgelley Rural Council), G. D. Harrison. solicitor, waited upon the Chancellor of the Exchequer in his private room in the House of Commons on Thursday to ask for a free grant of £9,000 from the Treasury towards the cost of reconstructing the Mawddwy Railway. The deputation were introduced by Mr. David Davies, M.P., who explained the circumstances in which the application was made and the terms on which the railway would be worked by the Cambrian Railways Company. Mr. Powell stated that the scheme had received pecuniary support from all the local authorities, but without the assistance of the Treasury it would be impossible to carry it through. The Chancellor of the Exchequer expressed his sympathy and promised to give the application his fav- ourable consideration. The application is now under the consideration of the advisory committee of the Treasury and a favour- able reply is expected at an early date. Cambrian Railways.—The directors of the Cambrian Railways Company met at Welshpool Railway Station on Monday afternoon, Mr. David Davies, M.P., pre- siding. They had an interview with a deputation from the traffic staff in regard to the hours of duty and the rates of wages, under the auspices of the newly- formed conciliation board. After the meeting the directors went by special train to Plas Machynlleth where, with Mr C. S. Denniss, the general manager, they were the guests of Lord Herbert Vane- Tempest. On Tuesday morning they left Machynlleth by special train on a tour of the Coast line, and on arrival at Pwllheli inspected the new extension which is to be opened on July 12th. SHEEP DOG SOCIETY. A meeting of the Sheep Dog Society was held at the Vane Hall on Wednesday after. noon. Lord Herbert Vane Tempest presid- ing over a large attendance. Mr. Edmund Gillart, hon. treasurer, produced the balance sheet which showed a credit balance brought over from the previous year of P,31 18s. 9d. The re- ceipts amounted to J370 4s. 8d., and the payments L43 8s. 9d. Certain sums were yet outstanding which would bring the balance in favour of the Society to £ 61 19s. 2d., the actual sum in hand that day being £ 58 16s. 8d. In moving the adoption of the report, Mr Richard Gillart commented on its sat- isfactory nature. The result proved that the sheep dog trials had become a popular institution at Machynlleth. Mr. F. M. Campbell seconded the pro- position and the report was adopted. On Mr. Campbell's proposition, a vote of thanks was accorded the President. Lord Herbert Vane Tempest, for the keen and practical interest he took in the success of the Society. His lordship not only pre- sided at the meetings, but also gave the use of the ground free. The town and dis- trict were closely identified with the Plas family in many directions. Mr. D. E. R. Griffith, hon. secretary, seconded the proposition, remarking that every member felt that they were under deep obligation to Lord Herbert and the family. He hoped that his lordship would again see his way clear to allow the use of the grounds for this year's trials. The proposition was carried unani- mously, and in replv Lord Herbert thanked the Society for the kindly sentiments ex- presssed towards himself v and his family and declared his readiness to allow the use of the ground as requested. He moved a vote of thanks to the officials, stewards, and farmers who had so readily lent sheep for the trials. The favourable balance sheet proved conclusively that the officials had done their work with thoroughness and ability. (Cheers.) Mr. T. Parsons seconded the proposition which was carried. Mr. Edmund Gillart and Mr. D. E. R. Griffith responded, remarking that the success achieved was most encouraging to all who took part. They hoped that the trials would continue to succeed in the future. On tHe 'proposition of Mr. Edmund Gillart, seconded by Mr. D. E. R. Griffith, Lord Herbert Vane Tempest was unani- mously re-elected president. On the pro- position of Mr. Matson, the officials and members of the Committee were re-elected. Mr. Matson said they were all such a happy family that it would be really sinful to disturb them. (Laughter.) They had worked exceedingly well together. A discussion ensued relative to the date of the next trials. Ultimately the matter was referred to the Committee, subject to the date being fixed after September 18th. Mr. D. E. R. Griffith suggested, in view of the satisfactory financial position attained last year, that no appeal for sub- scriptions should be made this year. He had spoken to several members who expressed approval of the idea. The Society was now nearly self-supporting and, to his mind, an appeal for funds was not justifiable unless there was need. He had every confidence that the public would support the Society still better and renew their subscriptions more liberally when the occasion arose. Mr. Matson suggested that the matter should be deferred. The day might turn out wet and the receipts suffer. It was always well to provide for eventualities. Talybont Show had a substantial balance in hand, and yet they maintained their list of subscriptions. Mr. John Jones, Glanmeherin, proposed and Mr. John Jones, Dolgau, seconded the adoption of the recommendation not to collect subscriptions this year which was adopted. A vote of thanks was accorded Mr. Buckworth, IThiwlas, for the two cups he had presented to the Society. Mr. Matson suggested that additional attractions should be provided in order to secure a larger attendance at this year's trials, including choral contests, trotting matches, etc. The suggestion was referred to the Committee.

NEW QUAY. School Managers.—At the meeting of school managers held last Friday, a letter was read signed by the parents of children attending Gwenlli School, complaining of the shortness of accommodation at the school, and pointing out that on account of the overcrowding of the pupils, illness was very general. The letter urged the county authority to provide additional accommodation without delay, as the parents were indignant that their children should be taught their lessons in the porches and about the school doors. The managers unanimously resolved to bring the matter before the notice of the County Committee. DEATH OF MR SAMUEL EVANS, PENRHIW. The death occurred, after a brief illness, of Mr Samuel Evans, Penrhiw Pistyll, New Quay. Through his death a notable figure has been removed from the secular life of mid-Cardiganshire. As guardian and dis- trict councillor lie served the public tfor a long period. His large experience and wide ledge of the union district constituted him a valuable counsellor and guide to his fellow members.

ABEKAYRON Church Choral Festival.—The annual choral festival of the Glynaeron Rural Deanery was held on Thursday, June 24th, at Holy Trinity Church. The day was delightfully fine, but the threatening clouds of the early morning kept away some of the members of one or two of the choirs. The singing, however, was quite up to its usual high standard. The trainer, the Rev. W. GJynfab Williams, had the singers well in hand and the anthem and some of the tunes and chants were magnifi. cently sung. Miss Bertha Jones, A.L.C.M., the organist of Holy Trinity, who presided at the organ, did her work with much skill and energy. The following were the chief items in the 'service book sung during the day:—Tunes, Chwyfian Ddisglaer Faner" (Sullivan), Y Delyn Aur" (Dusseldorf), "Laus Animae," "Owynfan Prydain," and "Olivet." The chants were "Venite" (T. Wostlake Mor- gan), Psalms 29 (Mormington), 39 (Ben- nett), 65 (Richardson), 80 (Jacobs), Te Deum (Alcock, Elliott, and Woodward), Benedictus (Lake), Magnificat (M lit low), Nunc Dimittis (H R Owen). The anthem was" Y na y Dywedi" by Owain Alaw. The preachers were the Revs. T. Thomas, vicar of Abergwili, and T. Davies, vicar of Gartheli. The other clergy who took part m the services were the Revs F. Jones of Dihewyd, intoner for the day; T. Evans, Llanrhystyd; D. J. Davies, Llandyssil- iogogo; T. M. Williams. Llanarth; D. W. Davies, Cilcennin; and E. Evans. vicar of Aberayron. There were also present the Revs. D. Jones, curate of Llanddewi, sec- retary of the Choral Union; S. Jones, vicar designate of Llanerchaeron R. Wil- liams, Caron House Aberayron: T. Lloyd, rector of Capel Cynon and J. Rees, cuiate of New Quay. Property Sale.—At the Feathers Hotel on Wednesday afternoon, Messrs Davies and Evans, auctioneers, offered for sale the freehold farm and land known as Henfaes, situated in Cilcennin parish. After brisk bidding the property was sold to Richard Felix, Crug-gan, Cilcennin, for £1;350. The Inspectorship.—At the suggestion of the Local Government Board made to the Aberayron Rural District Council, a conference between the Aberayron Rural Council and the New Quay Urban Council was held at the Aberayron Workhouse on Wednesday to consider the advisability of. appointing one sanitary inspector for the three districts.-—Captain W. Thomas, New Quay, presided and said that the New Quay Council had come to the unanimous decision that the suggestion made in a re- port by Dr Fletcher was the best course to adopt. Sanitation, he considered, was an important problem and he would like to see the sanitation of New Quay im- proved. He urged the conference to con- sider the matter from a broad point of view, and not to let any financial con- sideration stop them adopting Dr Flet- cher's suggestion.—Mr Wallis Thomas, New Quay, added that New Quay had agreed to contribute one-eighth ox the total salary. He did not think they could get a competent man under £ 80.—Mr W. Edwards proposed that a salary of £100 should be offered.—Mr Wallis Thomas sec- onded the proposition.—Mr Watkin Jones proposed as an amendment that the salary should be £ 80.—Mr Jenkin Davies see- onded the proposition.—After discussion, the proposition to offer £100 was agreed to. BOARD OF GUARDIANS, Wednesday, June 30th.—Present: The Rev Stephen Jones, New Quay, chairman; Messrs J. C. Jones, Watkin Jones, Llanarth; James Williams, Dihewyd; Jenkin Davies, Llandyssilio; J. W. Davies, Cyd- plwyf; Evan Davies. Llanddewi Edward Williams, Henfynyw Mrs Griffiths, and Mrs Jones, Aberayron; and Mr B. C. Jones, clerk. Pauperism.—The Clerk submitted the annual return of the Local Government Board of pauperism in the district. Par- ticular attention was drawn to the grati- fying position of the Union, there being a decrease of 99 paupers. The next union with a decrease is Tregaron. Aberystwyth, Lampeter, and Newcastle Emlyn had in- creased. Audit.—The Clerk reported that the audit of accounts for the period ended March last had been completed, but he had not yet received the report of the Auditor. Mr Pughe Jones had, however, expressed to him privately his surprise that the bonds of the assistant overseers were so low. He (the Clerk) admitted they were low in some instances, but as the Parish Councils had the matter in hand he suggested that the Board should recon- sider the matter and call the attention of the Parish Councils to the matter.—Mr H R Williams remarked that the question was an important one. He suggested that statistics should be obtained and that the matter should be minutely gone into.—Mr J. C. Jones proposed that the Clerk should present particulars at the next meeting.— Mr Jenkin Davies seconded the proposition which was agreed to. Condolence.—Mr J. W. Davies referred to the death of Mr Samuel Evans, Llan- llwchaiarn, and proposed a vote of condol- ence with the relatives.—Mr Watkin Jones seconded the proposition.—Mr Jenkin Davies and the Chairman also associated themselves with the vote. the Chairman remarking that Mr Evans had been a member of the Board for twenty-five years.—The vote was agreed to. An Address. -—Mr. H. R. Williams, Local Government Board inspector, who was present, then addressed the meet- ing. He said that he attended the meet- ing to render any assistance that might be necessary. He congratulated the Guardians on the improvement which had taken place. Not only had the percent- age of pauperism decreased, but the ex- penditure had also decreased. He believed from the observations he heard that morn- ing that the Guardians gave every con- sideration to applications for relief. There was a danger m doing things in a hurry, and they should guard against it. The percentage of pauperism had decreased during the year from twenty-nine to twenty-three per thousand; the cost of maintaining indoor paupers in five years had decreased by £35. That state of things in a small union was satisfactory. The average cost of maintaining indoor paupers had decreased from 4s 9i,d to 4s 2d. He, however, pointed out that the cost was higher than in other unions, and he supposed there was a reason for it. From the reading of the minutes, he observed that the Guardians had had under con- sideration the appointment of visitors un- der the Children Act. In several small unions the appointments had been given to the relieving officers: but the general feeling was in favour of appointing lady visitors who could perform the work more efficiently than men. Mr Williams then drew attention to a return which had been circulated. He did not see why the cir- cumstances of the poor people should be advertised.—-On the proposition of Mr J. C. Jones, a vote of thanks was accorded Mr Williams for his address. PETTY SESSIONS, Wednesday, June 3Oth.-Before Major Price Lewes, chairman; the Rev Evan Morris. Cap- tain Timothy, Morgan Evans, J. M. Howell, Wallis Thomas, D. Evans, and J. Jones, Esqrs. Maintenance.—John Jacob, Railway Hotel, Llanpumpsaint, was summoned by his wife, Margaret Jacob, Llwynpiod, for neglecting to maintain her.—Mr Pennant :Nmes solicitor, appeared for complain- ant, and explained that the case had been adjourned from time to time to enable defendant to be communicated with.—The Clerk (Mr A.. J. Hughes) said he had re- ceived a letter from defendant stating that he had offered his wife 3s. a week or would send her sufficient money to go to Llanpumpsaint. Defendant also stated that his wife had accepted the offer.—The Bench made an order for 5s. a week. Alleged Cruelty to Animals.—Thomas Thomas, Cefnllath, Llanarth, was sum- moned by Inspector Roberts, R.S.P.C.A., for having cruelly ill-treated a mare by working it while in an unfit state at Llanarth on May 24th.—Defendant ad- mitted the offence.—Inspector Roberts said that in consequence of information received, he visited defendant's premises. The mare was in a poor condition and had a long-standing wound under the saddle. The wound must have caused the animal considerable pain.—P.C. Jones, Llanarth, also gave evidence.—David Thomas, de- fendant's father, said he was the owner of the horse. It was impossible to have prevented the wound which was only a small portion of the skin nibbed ofL-De- fendant was fined 2s 6d and costs, total, £1 Is 7d. Alleged Drunkenness.—Evan Evans, Morfagwyn, New Quay, was charged1 by Sergeant D. James with having been drunk and disorderly.—Mr Denham Evans appeared for defendant.—Sergeant James said that on May 15th, at half-past ten in the evening, he saw defendant near the Post Office, New Quay. Defetrlint vas very drunk and staggered Lrom cne of the road to the other. Shortly after- ward, witness followed and was told that i- defendant had gone into the Prince of Wales public house. Witness went in and saw defendant sitting in the kitchen. Witness called the landlady's attention to defendant's condition, and defendant was ordered out. He then made use of abu- sive language.—David Lloyd, Picton- terrace, New-Quay. said he saw defendant and thought he was under the influence of dynk.—Evan Evans, defendant, stated that on May 15th he called at the Sailor's Home for a parcel he had left there. He had a glass of beer there. It was not true that he had been refused at the Sailor's Home. He then went to the Prince of Wales and called for a glass of beer. The Sergeant then came in and said to the landlady" Are vou not ashamed to servo a drunken man" The landlady said "You had better go out." It was not true to say he was staggering drunk. He was not disorderly at all until the Sergeant said he had been refused drink and he then used strong language. The Sergeant did not suggest he was drunk and witness did not hear of anything until he had the summons.—Alter a lengthy conversation between Sergeant James and defendant the Chairman asked what was taking place and Sergeant James stated that a suggestion was made that defendant and himself were not on friendly terms. De- fendant; We are not on friendly terms. He is a proper snake in the grass.—John Thomas, Principality House. New Quay, said he saw defendant at the Prince cf Wales. He could not say that defend- ant was drunk. He was served with a drink and was not noisy. The Sergeant told the landlady that he was surprised she should serve defendant in the state he was in. The landlady said she saw nothing wrong with defendant. The Seigeant said that defendant had been re- fused drink at two places. Defendant then got his "monkey" up and told the Sergeant that he was a liar. Defendant was not turned cut or the Prince of Walea -James P. Davies, stableman, Lion Hotel", New-Quay, said he saw defendant go into the Sailor-s Home and saw the Sergeant stop near Majorca House. When defendant came out, he heard defendant tell him "You need not watch me about."—By the Bench There was no suggestion that de- fendant was drunk.—Mr Denham EVans in addressing the Bench, protested against the method of the police in keeping back witnesses so that cross-examination could not take place.-After a lengthy delibera- tion. the Bench gave the defendant the benefit of the doubt and dismissed the case. The Chairman added that the Sergeant gave his evidence uncommonly well, but a mistake had been made in not calling further evidence. Drunkenness.—Evan Lewis, master mariner. London House, Llanon, and J. Le^ is Edwards, Green Gardens, were charged by P.C. 17avies, Llanon, with having been drunk and disorderly. De- fendants did not appear and were fined 5s each and costs.—Fred Forster, Bwlch, Llanllwchaiarn, charged by Sergeant James with a similar offence, was also fined 5s and costs. Without Light.—Thomas James, Maes- llyn, Llanon, charged by P.C. Jones, Llanarth, with having driven a horse ard trap without a light on May 24th, ad- mitted the offence and was fined 10s. in- cluding costs.—James Davies, Bryn Dalis, Dihewyd, was also charged with having driven a horse and trap without a light on May 25th.—Defendant admitted the offence and said lIe was in a hurry to fetch a doctor to a patient suffering from hemmorage.—P.C. Thomas said there was no doubt defendant was in a hurry to fetch a doctor.—The Bench dismissed the case. Adjourned. — A case against Mary James, Pwllgravel, summoned fior neg- lecting to send her child to school, was adjourned owing to ill-healtli. An Order.—Mr B. C. Jones applied for an order against David Jeremiah. Tylors- town, for the maintenance of his wife. De- fendant now paid 3s weekly.—The Bench made the order applied for.

ABERDOVEY Correction.—The report of the Liberal meeting held at Aberdovey on June 22nd, which was reported, was somewhat in- correct. The meeting was convened by the secretary, Mr Ffestin Williams, and was presided over by Mr Wm. Jones Hughes. The only name mentioned as candidate was that of Mr Haydn Jones, Towyn. Subse- quently a member proposed the name otf Professor Tom Jones, of Glasgow, but found no seconder. Mr Haydn Jones's name was put to the meeting and accepted. A few members did not vote. Golf.—Mr. S. J. Cooper, professional to the Aberdovey Golf Club, has again broken the record for the new golf course by the following figuresOut: 5, 4, 4, 3, 4. 5, 4, 5, 4. 38; home, 3, 4, 5. 4, 3, 4, 4,. 4, 5 36: total, 74. LJ__L

EDITORIAL NOTES, Mr. DAVID DAVIES, M.P., has been fined £7 for driving a motor car through Corwen at a furious rate. He did not even ask for time to pay! < < The "Western Mail" continues to fill up its columns with Aberystwyth news vary- ing in age from fifty to a hundred and fifty years of age. People laugh. w The Conservative papers are trying to persuade themselves that there will be a general election before the end of this year. The wish is father to the thought. The papers are stating that Mr. D. A. THOMAS is not one of the Welsh Liberal cave-dwellers. Nobody with a grain of common sense ever thought he was. Are there any cave-dwellers ? < The Glamorgan Welsh Baptist Associa- tion has decided, by 107 votes to 99, that church membership shall be refused to all persons of both sexes holding licences to sell intoxicants or receiving any benefit, apart from wages, for such traffic. Fifteen years ago Lord ROSEBEKY advo- cated the taxation of ground values. He is now against that form of taxation. There are good reasons for his lordship's change of mind, but they have nothing whatever to do with land values. Changes in Lord ROSEBERY'S mental attitudes are not sur- prising to anybody. A Manchester Tory halfpenny paper, more remarkable for its inaccuracies and misrepresentations than for its intelligence and reasonableness, says that the author of "The Autocrat of the Breakfast Table" was born in 1908. This is the first case of even an American author writing a book many years before he was born. Mr. LLOYD GEORGE has done and said many popular things, but he never said or did anything that has pleased the people so thoroughly as when he said that the country was suffering from "too much "Lord ROTHSCHILD." There is to be less of it. The country is going to have its own way even if personified money does not like it. • tt tt Many months ago we pointed out in these columns that Mr HERBERT SAMUEL revealed an ability that made it certain he would quickly obtain promotion in the Government. He has been made Chan- cellor, of the Duchy of Lancaster and thus becomes a member of the Cabinet. He will go higher yet. The longer the Conservatives in the House of Commons fight the budget the larger will be the Liberal majority at the next general election. The fight is as to whether property or poverty shall pay for excessive armaments. Mr. LLOYD GEOlWE will fight the battle through. The KING'S birthday honours announced on Friday include a baronetcy for Mr. OSMOND WILLIAMS, M.P., and knighthoods for Mr. JOHN DUNCAN, of the" South Wales Daily News," and Mr G. A. RIDDELL of the "Western Mail." No new peers were made. There are further references in another part of this paper. Both North and South Wales has been hon- oured. In the paper on February 5th, in one of these notes, we said: Mr. HERBERT "SAMUEL, one of the under secretaries of "the Government, is making substantial "headway and is destined before long to "higher place. His speeches are shrewd, "to the point, and without gas. He sees "what ft would be wise to say, and says l'r'it with clearness and without verbosity. "We think that Mr. SAMUEL will do good "service between now and the general "election." He has already got his opportunity and we have no doubt will make good use of it. • » In another part of the paper we publish a wise letter by Mr. HAYDN JONES in reference to the future representation of Merionethshire in Parliament. He rightly declines to enter into any contest with other Liberals as to who shall be the candidate, but if the Liberals choose him then he will stand and fight anyone who comes forward to oppose him. Mr. HAYDN JONES is well known in the county and we think the attitude he takes is a wise and dignified attitude. If someone else is chosen, we have no doubt that Mr. HAYDN JONES will do his best to secure the chosen candidate's return whenever the fight comes off. » It is said that plans are approaching completion for the settlement of a large number of British emigrants upon a large tract of land in Alberta on the Canadian Pacific Railway. The scheme will cost the Salvation Army and the Canadian Pacific Railway Company some £ 60,000. Advances will be made to suitable men for stock and necessary improvements. Where it is thought advisable advances will also be made to cover the cost of travelling for the intending colonist and his family. There are thousands and tens of thousands of people all over the country whose only hope lies in emigration. The weather during the week has been a little more favourable for agriculture, but the temperature is still more like that of April than July. There has been a good deal of rain and even when rain was not falling the sky often has been clouded. North end north-east winds have been more common than the south and south- west. Hay crops will be light and other crops have been greatly retarded. People who do not know anything about it are prophesying that the wintry weather is to continue all through the summer. Visitors are few and there is, as usual, a good deal of grumbling at the gloomy prospects. Local markets all over the district are falling off. This is partly due to municipal neglect, but is mainly due to altered conditions under which stock is sold. There is a strong feeling at Aberyst- wyth that a golf links should be provided, not only for visitors, but for residents. What is wanted is an eighteen-hole course, but first of all is wanted somebody to take the initiative who believes in the project and who has the necessary skill and posi- tion to command public confidence and to carry out a scheme. It is no use expecting the Corporation to find either money or brains for the undertaking. Almost every place In the district, except Aberystwyth, has a golf links and the question is how to set about the task of providing one for Aberystwyth. A sum of two or three thousand pounds is required, but money is not the hardest thing -to find. A site and the right sort of man to push the thing through are far more difficult to find than money. Some sort of an attempt was made a year or so ago, but the Cor- poration were evidently expected to take a position in that scheme which the Cor- poration cannot take. Perhaps if a few people interested in the game were called together the main lines of a plan might be discussed. A successful summer resort without golf links is almost impossible in these days. Under the new Turkish retrenchment scheme 27,000 officials are to be dismissed or pensioned. Something of this sort is needed at Aberystwyth, but on a somewhat smaller scale. # # # Mr. AUSTEN CHAMBERLAIN does not understand the Budget Bill. We are not surprised. There are many other far simpler things than that which he does not understand. a 0 Notwithstanding some sharp words at the last Criccieth Council meeting the evidence is in favour of getting rid of complaints. There is only one course for efficient officials and that is to act with promptness, steadiness, and impartiality. There is no great harm in a bit of a breeze. It is almost incredible that the Aber- ystwyth Town Council and its officials should allow conditions to exist which are prevented in almost every holiday resort in the United Kingdom. There is no ruling authority. On Tuesday last a member of the Council was unpacking goods in the street and the straw was being blown in every direction! < Sir OSMOND WILLIAMS informs "The Times" that his name was incorrectly printed as "OSMOND-WILLIAMS" in the list of birthday honours. OSMOND, he says, is his Christian name. There is far too much hyphen about. Some day, perhaps, at least we hope so, even the "Manchester Guardian" will learn that "LLOYD" is one of Mr. LLOYD GEORGE'S Christian names. How very stupid that paper is about this Comparatively small matter. Consols keep above eighty-four, not- withstanding the lamentations of the millionaire Jeremiahs against the alleged depredations of the CHANCELLOR of the EXCHEQUER. The city evidently is not afraid, although Lord ROTHSCHILD does not like new taxes to be imposed without his consent. His lordship kindly does not object to new expenditure. We have, as Mr. LLOYD GEORGE says, a trifle too much ROTHSCHILD. • • There was to have been a camp at Llwyngwril this summer, but the water was too dirty for use and so the camp is to be fixed at Towyn. Even tho inhabit- ants of Llwyngwril must see that this is not exactly the sort of recommendation that visitors will appreciate. We would say something severe about Llwyngwril's dirty water, but what is the use as long as the people prefer death to higher local rates ? The Welsh Church Commission is still in suspense. Our readers, whether Con- formist or Nonconformist, must by this time realise the absurdity of this abortion's long-continued existence. There is nothing to be said in its favour except that it has cost a good deal of money and has provided some individuals with the reputa- tion of being members of a royal com- mission, a fact which will, no doubt, be mentioned in their obituary notices, if they are sufficiently prominent to secure obituary notices. There is nothing to hope from the Commission and nothing to fear. < w There is another duke in difficulties. This time it is the DUKE of MARLBOROUGH and it is the budget, as usual, that is to blame. Speaking at a garden party, at which we are surprised lie had clothes decent enough to allow him to be present, he spoke of the struggle for existence and said that when he was thoroughly weary and exhausted with the struggle of trying to live at all, and when in desperation he threw himself out of a window, his successor would have the privilege of paying fifteen or twenty per cent, or twenty-five per cent. for the right to retire into another world. We think this is dreadful, but quite amusing. Poor dukes, how poor they are! A defendant who was charged at the last Dolgelley Sessions with having brought thirteen ewes to Dolgelley fair on June 1st without being dipped previously pleaded ignorance of the regulations. The CHIEF CONSTABLE said that notices had been posted up in English and in Welish and farmers ought to be cognisant of the law on the subject which had been in force since 1906. The DEFENDANT Why don't you advertise in the Cambrian News before each fair?-The CLERK: "That would be an additional burden on "the ratepayers.—DEFENDANT: Indeed, "the County Council spend money for less "useful purposes." It will do good for the officials to know that farmers read the "Cambrian News." The charge against our reader and advocate was dismissed. » The MEDICAL OFFICER of the Llanilar division of the Aberystwyth rural district, in a letter of vindication of himself, says that he has found Fault with the Council because of old standing defects which can only be remedied by the sanitary authority. The Rural Council, alas, will not remedy defects. That body attaches no import- ance to defects even when they have fatal effects. There is nothing to be done but to become familiar with death in its most hideous forms. The members of that body are many of them very religious, but it is no new thing for religion to tolerate filth and unnecessary disease and death. The MEDICAL OFFICER has done his duty and deserves not censure, but praise. Is there nothing that can arouse that body to a sense of its duty to the people ? On Tuesday night there were scenes of wild disorder outside the Houses of Par- liament on the occasion of another attempt by the suffragists to force their way into the House of Commons after a deputation had been denied an interview with the PREMIER. Mrs. PANKHURST, who slapped a police inspector in the face, and the members of the deputation were among the first dozen arrested. In all more than a hundred women were appre- hended. The crowd was estimated at fifty thousand. Some of the women succeeded in getting into Downing-street and threw stones wrapped in brown paper through the windows of No. 10 and other official residences. They also succeeded in break- ing the windows of other official residences in the neighbourhood. o In There is nothing fresh to say about the budget fight. The CHANCELLOR of the EXCHEQUER holds his own. The Govern- ment is strong. The masses of the people are beginning to understand the full and gracious meaning to them of the new financial provisions. In future the scare- mongers are going to have to pay for excessive armaments. Old age pen- sions protect the poor who are old, and the poor who are young are going to be protected from national waste. The outpourings of the panic- stricken rich against taxation which they have made inevitable is teaching the whole of Europe a lesson that in the long run will make for peace and prosperity. If there must be bloated armaments then the rich must pay for them1 and they will be paid for at the cost of tottering thrones. We hope the struggle will go on in the House of Commons until the dullest elector in the dullest of constituencies sees that war scares are a dodge of the rich to humbug the common people. On Wednesday, after a sitting of twelve hours, the South Wales Coal Conciliation Board arrived at a settlement of the coal trade dispute. The women suffragists' performance in the neighbourhood of the House of Com- mons has served no purpose except to make the promoters appear ridiculous. There have been religious riots in Liver- pool. On Monday, in the House of Commons, Mr. GLADSTONE said that the Roman Catholics behaved with modera- tion and restraint, and he thought, in the circumstances, with great credit to them- selves. The Welsh Liberal Revoloors are almost as visionary as the three members for Treorky. The cave in which they were to reside is now to let. Mr. ELLIS DAVIES, Mr. CLEMENT EDWARDS, and Mr. ELLIS JONES GRIFFITH are as they were, only more so. w At New Quay the parents of children have protested against the inadequacy of the accommodation provided at the Gwenlli elementary school. The parents ought to refuse to send their children to a school which generates illness owing to overcrowding. It is high time for parents to revolt against the slaughter of their children.

NOTES FROM ABERAYRON. The younger sister of Mr. Morgan Evans, Mrs. Lewis, and Miss Lewis, are now on a visit to Oakford from America. Probably the attendance of magistrates at the Aberayron Monthly Petty Sessions is the average largest of any attendance at Petty Sessions in the county. There were nine magistrates in attend- ance on Wednesday. The Court reminded onlookers of the Quarter Sessions in olden days when the sessions were held in Aberayron. There is more industry invested in sea fishing than has been the case for years. I Six boats, two having trawling nets, are regularly at work. About twenty of the house and farm employees of Mrs. Lewis, Llanaeron, were given a day's holiday on Saturday last to celebrate ]Vlrs. Lewis's ninety-sixth birth- day. which took place on Sunday, the 27th June. The Church of England musical festival, which includes the "churches from New Quay to Llanrhystvd, was held on Thurs- day, the 24th June, at Trinity Church, Aberayron. The Rev. Glynfab Williams of Dinas Cross was the conductor. The weather was propitious. The attendance was large. Miss Bertha Jones was the organist. The Rev. Mr. Thomas of Aber. gwili preached at the morning and even- ing service. Mr. Sam Evans, Penrhiwpistill. New Quay, died after a short illness on Monday morning, the 28th June. He was the father of the Board of Guardians, having been a member for about twenty-eight years consecutively for the parish of Llanllwchaiarn, which is the rural part of the parish in which New Quay is situated.. He was a quaint and lovable person. In personal appearance he was noticeable for a ruddy complexion and prominent feature. An old world unconyentiality too constituted an equipment which made him unique among his colleagues. In policy he belonged to the humanitarian school. He was quick to respond to the cry of the afflicted and without weak sentiment or indiscriminate charity held an unchallenged scat as member for Llan- llwchaiarn. There is a great deal of fresh curiosity at work concerning the location of the railway stations at Aberayron and Ciliau Aeron. It would be well for the local councils which are prompted to declare their views to remember that the G.W.R. Company have discretionary power in the matter and that that Company will cer- tainly take an unbiassed commercial view in signifying their preference. The cistern hewn out of the rock at Pengarreg Fach for the purpose of storing water for the western part of the town is about being completed. The water will be conducted within reach of the people by means of a two-incli pipe, and will be conveniently drawn out of a pillar foun- tain with a self-closing tap at a spot near the old toll gate. The Council are sub- jected to much banter as is inevitable when any work is done. After all, "something attempted, something done will bring them temporary repose." The anglers on the lower banks of the Aeron have put up a wire bridge at Ddol- wen. Judging from the reception which their application for a subscription, to the Rural District Council received it would appear that the bridge was a luxury for them, the anglers, only. It is, on the other hand, a convenience to the general public; to farmers who cross it to go to Pwlldefaid to wash their sheep and to all the people who ply from Henfynyw and Neuaddlwyd to Cefn Llanddewi and vice versa. It is a voluntary piece of work which should commend itself to the parish councils and the Rural District Council.

CARDIGAN Regatta.—The annual general meeting of the Cardigan regatta was held on Fri- day, June 2th, in the old Council Cham- ber, the Mayor (Mr A. Young), presiding. The balance sheet, which is a very favour- able one, was adopted. It was decided to hold a regatta in August. Mrs Colby Ffynone, having given a handsome dona- tion towards getting a band, the Secre- tary was instructed to convey the meet- ing's best thanks to her for her kindness, and to make enquiries concerning a band. Mr J. V. Colby was re-elected president, and Messrs C. Morgan-Richardson and W. G. Reddie, Captain W. Picton Evans, Captain Spence Jones, vice-presidents. The following gentlemen were appointed as a sub-committee in order to assist the Secretary:—Messrs S. Young, mayor; J. Evans, D. T. James, and J. J. Jones. Mr A. T. Morris was re-appointed hon. sec- retary and Mr D. Lloyd Jones, treasurer. Angling.—Saturday was a red letter day in the history of Llechryd as far as salmon fishing went, for no fewer than ten fine salmon* were caught. Mr T. Jenkins landed four. Mr Thomas three, and Mr T. Thomas three.

TALYBONT Obituary.—Miss Elizabeth Felix, Tyrrel- place, aged thirty-four, died after a long illness on June 17th and was Buried on Tuesday, June 22nd, at the Talybont Cemetery. Wreaths were sent by Misses Jones and Pierce. 1, New-street, Misses Ety and Master Glynn Jones, Birkenhead- street; Mr. alldrs. Mwa-i-ds. Hastings- street, London.

The White Star liner Baltic called at Holyhead on Sunday and landed 114 pas- sengers and twenty-four bags of mails, which were despatched to London by special train. It is stated that the Arabic is to call at the Welsh port on her next outward voyage, and that the L. and N.W. Raihvay Company is to spend some thou- sands of pounds to provide extra accom- l modation there. Holyhead is looking up.

A MISTAKE SOMEWHERE We have received the following letter and a copy of a byelaw from the Town Clerk of Aberystwyth. We print below the reply which we have made. Our readers will see that somebody is on a red herring scent. We sell many thousands of papers every week through all sorts of agents, but we are no more responsible for the least of them than we are responsible for Messrs. Smith and Son or other agents who sell the paper all over the country. Is it prosecution or something spelt slightly otherwise that is contemplated, or is it merely a foolish sort of joke. If the thing is seriously meant, we think the Cambrian News will survive even silence. LETTER FROM TOWN CLERK. Dear Sirs, The "shouting" by boys engaged in selling newspapers is an intolerable annoyance, and the subject of repeated complaints by visitors and others, and I am directed by the Town Council to call your attention to the fact, and to ask you to be good enough to use your influence with a view to preventing, as far as you are able to, any breach of the byelaw, a copy of which I enclose. Yours faithfully A. J. HUGHES, Town Clerk. Messrs. J. and J. Gibson. ENCLOSED BYELAW FROM TOWN CLERK. 5. No person shall for the purpose of hawking, selling, distributing, or adver- tising any article, or newspaper, shout or use any bell, gong, or other noisy instrument In any street or public place, so as to cause annoyance to the in- habitants of the neighbourhood. REPLY TO TOWN CLERK'S LETTER. A. J. Hughes, Esq., Town Clerk, Aberystwyth. Dear Sir, We have no more to do with the shouting of boys under the Byelaw which you have sent to us than a gardener would have to do with anybody who shouted his fruit for sale in the streets. The boys who shout the sale of the Cambrian News" buy them from us and it is a matter for them how to make them known. Under these circum- stances we do not see the relevancy of your letter. Any action to be taken should be taken against the people who shout and not against the people whose goods they happen to sell, but if we are responsible it certainly is not under the byelaw sent to us as we neither hawk, sell, advertise, shout, or do anything else in the streets to sell the "Cambrian News." We will sell the Archbishop of Canter- bury or the Lord Mayor of London a dozen "Cambrian News" on certain terms, and they can sell them at any price and in any way they please as far as we are concerned. We have used what influence' we could to prevent breaches of the byelaws, but the officials of the town appear to be too much for us as well as for the Town Council. We repudiate responsibility for any breaches of the byelaws or for the general good management of the town. Yours trulv, J. Sc J. GIBSON. It almost seems as if somebody had got hold wrongly of official paper and I I were playing a practical joke against the Town Clerk. What next?

TOWYN Trap Accident.—While Harold and Fred Morris, the two sons of Mr John Morris, greengrocer, were going their rounds on Saturday, the horse took fright on hear- ing the sound of a whip from a trap coming behind. The pony bolted and' ran at a terrific rate up Pier-road, but the driver managed to turn the horse to the Avenue. The reins broke and the pony galloped away until it came in contact with the railings on the roadside and upsetting the vehicle. Luckily no serious accident occurred save a few bruises to the younger son. Sunshine Record—Meteorological returns from the Towyn station show that Towyn registered the highest amount of sunshine on the Coast from Solway Firth *to Tenby fior the year. The meteorological records are carefully and accurately kept by Dr Lloyd, the medical officer, and are probably the most reliable on the Coast. Mrs Lloyd also takes great interest in the records and is an expert meteorologist. Hoi)ofrul.-It is stated that a limited number of men are to be started working five days a week at Bryneglwys Slate Quarries. The news is an indication that a more hopeful view of the state of trade may be taken. The Territorials.—The announcement that the Territorials are to camp again this year at Towyn has caused general satisfaction among the inhabitants. Council School.—The following is a copy of report made by H.M. inspector, Mr L. J. Roberts, after his visit of 31st March :— "This school is doing excellent work. The teaching is vivid, interesting, and thorough. The pupils are able, to a re- markable degree, to appreciate the signi- ficance of historical movements and to give clear and rational explanations of them. In geography a wide and comprehensive view is taken of the subject. The children of the upper standards answer fireely and with confidence questions bearing upon the history of the discovery and development of British colonies. At the same time the history of Wales receives due attention and local history and geography are care- fully taught. In recitation—both Welsh and E'nghsh—the children not only learn the pieces, but they also know something of the lives of the authors. The singing L I is excellent. The teachers go to a deal of trouble to devise methods and apparatus which help not only to make the actual teaching brighter, but also to make the school life generally more interesting. The work- -out of doors, by means of school walks and excursions, of which a careful record is kept—shows that the importance of this phase of school activity is fully real- ised. There is in the school a very good library, the books of which are in constant and regular demand. The school also possesses a lantern and some hundreds of slides which are put to very effective use. The ,attendance is splendid, nearly one half the school being full timers last year. It is unfortunate that such fine work as this school is capable of should, in any way, be handicapped through want of accom- modation. The classroom in which the upper class works is constantly over- crowded. One result of this lack of space is that brushwork has had to be dropped by the boys. One class has to be taken regularly in the neighbouring infants' school and another often uses a small and dark room (16 feet by 12 feet) which is totally unfit for a classroom. Cloakroom arrangements and ventilation leave much to be desired. I am glad to understand that the Local Education Authority are taking steps to provide better accommoda- tion."

anb Sistrict Mr Marley Samson has been appointed chancellor of the diocese of St. David's. Viscount Castlereagh, M.P., entertained a largo number of members of Parliament at dinner at Londonderry House on Friday evening. The Marquis of Londonderry will address a meeting at the Horns, Kennington, on July 6th, m support of Colonel F A Lucas. Lead dull—so?t foreign prompt £ 12 18s 9d value; July sold at JB12 18s 9d, Septem- ber P,13 2s 6d value; English £ 13 7s 6d. Spelter quiet—G.O.B. prompt JB21 18s 9d value; September £ 22 5s; specials L22 7s 6d The Earl and Countess of Powis are to be honoured with a visit from the Prince of Wales in September.

DEVILS 13 RIDGE Eisteddfbdic Success.—At Llangurig eisteddfod held on Thursday of last week, P.C. David Evans, Devil's Bridge, was, out of nineteen competitors, awarded the prize for the best translation from Welsh into English. i

St David's College. The following are the list of successes of the June examination, the degree cere- mony taking place yesterday (Thursday):— HONOURS LIST. B.A. Degree.—Theology; Class II., W. Francis, Bala, O. Phillips, Tonypandy; class III., E. E. Davies, Aberayron. His- tory: Class I., W. T. Evans, Llanon, R. E. M. Haines, Abergavenny; class II., H. A. Davies, Merthvr Tydfil. Welsh: Class II., D. H. Jones, Ystrad Meurig. Moderations.—Classics :Class II W A J Marsden, LlanlJwcn. Mathematics; Class II, E. H. Saunders, Pencader. History: Class II., G. A. Davies, Llandyfriog, I. M. Haines. Abergavenny, J. *C. Thomas, Rhymney, D. J. Williams, LlaneTly. Welsh: Class I., W. H Harris, Merthyr Tydfil. Responsions.—Theology: Class II., T. A. Hancock, Carmarthen, Lawrence Thomas. Pengarn class III., J. A. Cound, Port Talbot, V. B. Morris, Llandilo, H. C. Sheldon, Old Colwyn, R. B. Vanstone, Swansea. History: Class II: J. LI Davies Lampeter, G. E. Fussell, Ruabon, A. E: Jones, Lampeter, W. R. Peregrine, Llan- elly: class III., L. Argyle, Wigan, E. G. E. Davies, Dowlais. W. E Jones, Aber- ayron, A. Sturdy, Lampeter. Welsh: Class II., D. Thomas, Maesllyn; class III. H. Howell, Llanelly. D. T. L. Stewart, Lampeter. D. Williams, Llanfair. Prizes.-Ollivant (Hebrew): E. E. Davies, Aberayron. Theology: W Francis, Bala. Classics: W. A J. Marsden, Llan- llwch. History W. T. Evans, Llanon. PASS LIST. B.A. Degree.—Class II., B. S. Ainlev, Manchester, C. Boothman, Newport, J P. Evans, Lampeter, D. G. Littlejohn, Lam- peter; class III., J. O. Evans, Carrog, S. Evans, New Quay, F. 8, H. Marie. Oak- hampton, J. T. Phillips, Penrhyndeu- draeth, T. D. Rees, Llywel, E. J. Williams, Gowerton. Supplementary certificate for licentiates in divinity: Class III., H. C. Hunter, Battle. Licence in Divinity.—Class I., J. M. Cottee, Llanbister, A E. T. McNamara, Fishguard; class II., A. M. Williams, Pengarn; class III., Evan Jones, Dihewid, R. C. Jones, Holyhead, W. R. Jones, Ystrad Meurig, B Pillifallt, Swansea, W. Scudamore, Holyhead, G. de V. Smith, Eoclesfield D. E. Thomas, Nantgaredig- Moderations.—Class II.. G. W. Jones, Llangefni, J. C. Lloyd, Holyhead, A. C. Roberts .HolyweH, H. A Roberts, Tony- Eandy, A. Tissington, Skewen class III D. E Davies, Llangeler; H. G Davies' Bwlch, I. B. Davies, Cilrhedyn, V: Hughes, Llanfair W G. Jenkins, Letter- ston, J. Jervis, Bcthesda. J. E. Pughe, Llanrhystyd. ° Responsions.—Class II.. A D. Collier, Pentre, W S. Davies, Llanon, D. Evans, Bangor Teify, Basil Jones, Swansea, D. R. Jones. Lampeter, Thomas Jones, Llan- wenog: class III., G Foster, Newport, D. Lewtas, Manchester, T Morgan, Llan- ddewi Brcfi. First Year Biennials.—Class I I. Earn, shaw, Lannjeter J G Roberts, St Clears; Class II.. J c.'K. Buckley, Llandaff, W. Evans, Dowlais. J R Morgan, Aberyst- wyth, W. Samuel, Newport. E: I. AVatson, Swansea. G. Williams, Pwllheli; class E. T. Davies. Llandvssul, J. «T. Davies, Cymmer, .James Evans, London, J. P. Jones Dolgelley, J J. Lewis, Lampeter, W. Rees Borth, Joseph Thomas. Lam- peter, James Williams, Llanfair. J. (LI.) "Williams, Llangeitho, W. J. Williams, Lampeter. Supplemental. Class III., W. C. L. Davies, Llansawe'. The result of the ci- • .'aneo examination; held last Thursday is a. follows:—For tho three years' course: A. J. Davies^ Pontypridd; D. Davies Llangunnor^ D. Davies, Felinfach; J. L. Edwards* Y strad Meurig School E. Hughes, Holy- well County School D Jones, Morriston; J. A. B. Jones, St. Dogmells; W P. Owen, Criccieth; R. E. Soaton, Pontypridd; H. H. Williams, Llangristious; P. M. Wil- liams, Nantgaredig; W. P. Williams, Chwilog. For the two years course: J. E. P. Cable. Brynmawr; J. W. Jenkins, Bortli; D Jones, Lampeter W. D. Rich- ards. Maesteg; J. D Roberts, Bangor; H. T. Samuel, Flint: H. J. Trevor, Much, wenlock; G. Vaughan, Blaengarw.

They are, indeed, image breakers, and often the first results of their labours are to bring desolation, waste, loss, sorrow to those who are interfered with. The most unregretted and un- remembered martyrs of the world have been clearers-relentless men who have ruthlessly swept away old, decayed, and corrupt systems. Slavery, tyranny, superstition, ignorance, and ancient customs have to be cleared away age after age. Force has to be used and there are loud lamentations from those who are put to pain, inconvenience, and loss. It is not at all unreasonable that the action of the world's clearers should be objected to, but when the new harvests are ripe it is not always easy to feel sympathy for those who had to be removed in order to make Way for a new and better order of things. The clearers do not stop to ask whether that which exists, and which they are about to remove, is useless or not. It is in their way and must be removed and they energetically set to Work without forming estimates as to the relative values of that which is and that which is to be, and also without greatly caring what may be the fate of those who are virtually cast upon the world's refuse heaps. It is too often presumed, not only that nothing the clearers cast out is of Value, but that the consequent dismal- fless and hopelessness of the outlook are of little consequence. The clearers In imagination can see the harvests Which are to flourish in the future, but those who have lost all they had-all that they loved and cherished-can see only desolation and ruin. What is to be said about the two sets of people- the clearers and the resisters? Sym- pathy is with the resisters, but judg- ment is with the clearers. Sitill, it should never be forgotten that there ay be wrong and unwise clearances. l'he breaking down of ancient struc- tures and the rupture of old bonds and relationships, even when they are un- desirable structures and relationships, are causes of great disquietude and sorrow to those who are not public "porkers and who have no purpose in life beyond their own individual alms and requirements, and who do not take wide and national views of policy and action. It is very difficult for those who suffer at the hands of clearers to Concentrate their attention on future Possibilities of general good. It is ot to be wondered at that the world's Iconoclasts are hated and feared, or that they meet with resistance where- eVer they go. No matter in what department of life the clearers make their appearance they bring trouble to existing possessors, and they are hated j*ud opposed. Most people prefer to hear the ills they have than to risk Qther and greater ills for the bare chance of winning some possible but Unexpected good. There is no guarantee that the clearers, who are enthusiasts, W1.11 bring about improved states of things, or that they will even replace hat they remove. The only certainty *s that the clearance will probably cost ar more than what is afterwards estab- lshed will be worth, and that those Who lose by the clearance will not aln by the new conditions which it js intended to establish. Somebody *°ses by the clearing—somebody always loses by change, and often all hat there is left when the clearance is ^0tnplete is desolation, modified by • Substantial promises..In religion, f. Politics, in social life, in commerce clearers are dreaded, and yet they are as absolutely necessary in the world of human experience as they are necessary to the builder, the agricul- turist, or the road-maker. Let any public worker give thought to the subject and he will be forced to admit that clearers are indispensable If there is to be progress-if there is to be adaptation-if there is to be £ volution. Laws die. Institutions ^ecome inadequate. Religions cease 0 meet spiritual requirements. There j0rnes a time when there must be a jfesh start and the first process in new "e is the coming in of the clearers, hose advent is often the cause of ♦jprce resistance and mortal strife. he removal of despots and of worn- ^t political, social, religious, com- ^erciaT, and family relations means endless trouble and all sorts of relent- ess strife and hatred. There is no ■Vmpathy between the clearers and °se who resist their advent. Neither ^an understand the other, and not in- ^equently both go down to death in relentless conflict. IVe do not desire to make out any fecial claim for clearers, but there can e no question whether their services j re valuable or not. They are abso- indispensable, and are, perhaps, most misunderstood of public 1 ^rkers, for the final result of their b°urs is barrenness—absence of r t ithat is counted to be of lue. The clearers are doubtless 1 en inspired to undertake their thank- Ss and dangerous work by deep per- } tlal sense of injustice and wrong. countries where there is oppression, th^aVer^' or suPerstiti°n' or despotism r ere grows up a strong feeling of Qrsentrnent and protest which sooner r causes those who are inter- ed to organise themselves and the jf°rk of clearance begins and proceeds stage to stage accompanied by ell Jon. that may end, and often does *n rebellion, or revolution, or ^rarchy. History shows that clearers seldom sowers or reapers, and are pjQely counted as heroes. They are neers> and when the clearance wfiich undertake has been effected the Wf of ploughing, sowing, and reap- ll falls to others who are less militant y more capable of compromise. s *e the clearer cannot easily see the er Person's point of view. He is too is sOrbed. The evil thing, whether it r a tyrant, or a demoralising custom, tit. bad law, or a degrading super- it is ) has to be removed, and when tte oved the clearer has done all <tSto e sought to do and is often he nded to discover that even what ed to be an evil thing had and useful sides of which he was Q ;Itlldne Of the reasons why Parliament tive thr legislative and administra- th^t "dies are not more effective is the c e clearers want one thing and Qitecpromisers want another and fOtce different thing. As a rule only lare Can decide whether or not the ofte^S shall prevail, and in the end seem PPens that they are defeated, *he cj to be defeated. Time is with Kreat nar.ers' as the story of every hey atlonal reform makes plain, but f"ernselves seldom come to fame 1 are counted among K ^en th6rnies the people even t ave bee^ they have rendered r? *he h,n the greatest possible value earer man race. On the whole the °es §"ood and necessary work. jN,.The °u&hers^ anicIe wil1 be MThe