The Cambrian News and Merionethshire Standard

ABERYSTWYTH Drunkenness.—At the Police Station on Friday, before J. D. Perrott, Esq., Francis Power, labourer, Waterford, was charged by P.S. D. Jones with having been drunk at Talybont on Wednesday. Defendant admitted the offence and was fined 2s 6d and costs. Attention Needed.—For years there has been need for attention to the foot- path near fanycae School. Why things are left in this state nobody in the town knows. A shilling's worth of cement, an hour's labour, and a little common sense and the thing would be done. Property Sale.—At the Lion Hotel on Friday afternoon, Mr A. Lloyd Williams, auctioneer, offered for sale by public auction, the freehold house and shop known as 28; Pier-street. The property being well situated and is within a few yards of the Marine-terrace, was de- scribed as most suitable for business pur- poses. A large photographic studio at the rear of the premises was included in the property. Bidding commenced at JE400 and rose up to L500, at which price the property was sold to Mr D. R. Jones, Bridge-street. Most Extraordinary.—On Friday morn- ing the weathercock at the top of the top of the clock tower was oiled. It has pointed to the south-west for more than three months. Was it fear of the new foreman that moved somebody, or was there a notion that the wind should be altered for the autumn three months? Sales off Stock.—On Friday Messrs. Oooke Bros. and Roberts conducted the annual sale of sheep and stock belonging to Mr. H. O. Pugh Cymerau, Glandyfi. Although the weatlier was unfavourable, there was 31 fair attendance of buyers. Ewes were sold from 7s. 6d. to 12s. wethers, 13s. 6d. to 15s. 3d. wether lambs. 3s. to 7s. 6d. ewe lambs, 5s. to 5s. 9d. One ram was sold at 30s, a Welsh bullock at Ell 12s 6d., and a heifer at £ 15 2s. 6d. On the previous day a sale of stock was held at Weradeg, Ponterwyd, including seventy-five cross-bred sheep which were sold at 16s.$head,. Y.M.C.A.—Mr. T. B. Wheeler. U.C.W.. has been appointed divisional secretary of the Y.M.C.A. foreign work department. At the annual meeting of the South Wales Divisional Union, last week, it was re- ported that tentative efforts to form new associations were made at Brecon, Lla.n- drindod Wells, Tonypandy, and Aberyst- wyth. Board of Guardians.—On Monday, there were present Mr. Edwin Morris. Aberyst- wvth. vice-chairman; Mrs. Morgan, Pen- ll'wjfn; the Revs. J. M. Lewis, Llan- ddeiniol, T. A. Penry. Mrs. James, Mrs. Davies, Messrs W. Morgan, B. E. Mor- gan. Aberystwyth; Richard Thomas, Tir- mynach; J. Richards, Trefeirig; David Jones, Llanbadarn Lower: E. J. Evans, Llangwyryfon; W. Sinnett Jones, Llanrhystyd; Isaac Jones, Llanilar; J. Pugh; Lewfe. Parqelj Oanol; John Roberts Uchayndre; W. T Lewis, Borth Lewis Richards, Cwmrheidol; J. Davies, Llanfihangel Lower; Hugh Hughes, clerk E. Llewellin, assistant clerk W. Jones, master; Dr. Bonsall, medical officer; and the relieving officers. The tender of Mr. Daniel Thomas for clothing and E R. Jenkins. Cwmrheidol, for fire- wood, were accepted. An instalment of the county rate, amounting to £26 2s. 6d., was paid. The Assistant Clerk reported that the balance in hand was £3,431. A vote of thanks was passed to Mrs. Purton North-parade, and Mrs Edwards, Laurels, for parcels of literature. Ninety Years Ago.—-Aberystwyth was the scene of an extraordinary occurrence this time ninety years ago, says a Cardiff paper. Miss Edwards, a young lady from Tewkesbury, was a visitor at that place. She had two suitors,amd both followed her thither. One was fr. James Peace, an attorney, who had been rejected and bound over to keep the neace. The other, Mr. J. Gittins. The lad-v. accompanied bv the latter, was met. by Mr. Peace upon the Terrace. An altercation ensued, and Mr. Peace fired a pistol which grazed the cheek of his opponent. A second was pre. sented. when two persons hearing the re- port of the pistol interfered and wrested the weapon from his grasp. Mr. Peace was secured and taken to Cardigan where he was tried at the assizes on a charge of shooting with intent to kill and acquitted. Wedding.—The wedding took place at Baker street Congregational Chapel on Wed- nesday morning of Mr David Stephens, son of Mr John Stephens, Llain, Llanfarian, and Miss Marian Davies. second daughter of Mr and Mrs Henry Davies, 16, High-street. The Rev Job Miles officiated in the presence of the Rev William Jones, registrar The bride was given away by her father, and was attended by her sister, Miss Maggie Davies, as brides- maid. The best man was Mr John Lewis Stephens, brother of the bridegroom. After the ceremony the party returned to the bride's home, where the weddinsr breakfast was provided. Sir and Mrs Stevens left later in the day for South Wales tor their honeymoon. They were the recipients of numerous presents. Wedding.—The marriage was solemnized at Salem Chapel on Wednesday morning of Mr Charles Robert Moffatt, contractor, Harrogate. and Manchester, and Miss Mary Blodwen Vaughan, only daughter of Mr T Vaughan, relieving officer, Aberystwyth. The ceremony was performed by the'Rev Maurice Griffith and the Rev Thomas Levi, in the presence of the Rev William Jones, registrar. The best man wasMrTL Vaughan, brother of the bride. The bride, who was given away by her father, was neatly attired in a cream tailor-made costume with hat to n.atch. She also wore a handsome Maltese scarf, the gift of her uncle. Captain T D Lewis. The brides- maid was Miss Alice Graham, cousin of the bridegroom, who was dressed in white silk with hat to match. A reception was after- wards held at the Waterloo Hotel and was attended by a large number of friends and relatives, after which the newly-wed left for London and Ireland where the honeymoon is spent. The bride's going-away dress was of a navy blue costume faced with black moiree silk, with a brown cinnamon hat. Numerous presents were received. Excursion.—The annual excursion to Man-1 Chester took place on Saturday, when 147 took advantage of the cheap bookings. The train left Aberystwyth at 4-45 and arrived at Man- chester about eleven o'clock. A very pleasant day was spent in seeing the sights of the city. In the evening a display of fireworks was given at the Belle Vue Gardens. A large number of the excursionists took the opportunity of visiting Liverpool where a pleasant day was spent. The weather was fine and sunny. The return journey com- menced about 10-15 and Aberystwyth was reached about four o'clock. This excursion, which used to be one of the most popular trips of the year, is decreasing in popularity, as is evident from the numbers, which are less every year. Benefit Concert.—A benefit concert in aid of the Aberystwyth Football Club was held at the Pavilion, on Wednesday evening, by Messrs Adeler, Sutton, & Allandale's Pierrots. In addition to the troupe appearing at the Pavilion this week, a number of local artistes gave their services free. An excellent programme had been arranged, and was thoroughly enjoyed by the large audience present. A number of prizes were distributed to persons who had bought programmes, which were all numbered, the lucky num- beis being drawn out in front of the whole audience. The arrangements for the evening had been left to a committee of members of the Football Club, with Mr W. H. Jones as secretary of the committee, to whom, with Mr North, the Pavilion manager, the success of the evening was due. Before tre close, Mr Llewellin proposed a vote of thanks to Messrs Adeler, Sutton, and Aliandale for their kind- ness. The proceeds of the concert, after deducting expenses, are, it is stated, to be devoted to the erection of a covered stand on the football field, which is greatly needed, as there is no protection for spectators in wet and rough weather. Penparke.—An official notice announces that applications are invited for the post of sub-postmaster at Penparke. The Post, master General having acceded to the re- quest of the Reading Room Committee acting on behalf of the villagers, it is ex- pected that a sub-office will be open shortly and that there will be a second delivery of letters. Skating Rink.—Arrangements have been made for the issue of six monthly tickets of admission during the winter. Mr. Vaughton, Handsworth, who, with bis family resided during the summer in Pen- glaise-road and patronise the Rink, has presented Mr. Perks, the managers, and other members of the staff with gold signet rings. Wesley Church.—Miss M. Doughton having ended her engagement as organist at Wesley Church, Queen's-road, Mr A. W\ Morgan, son of Mr. W. H. Morgan, Dairy Cottage, will commence on his duties as her successor next Sunday. Free Church Council.—At a meeting ot the Executive, on Friday evening, at Tab. ernacle Schoolroom, the Rev. R. J. Rees presiding, the Rev. Thomas Williams re- ported, on behalf of the P.S.N. Committee, that arrangements have been made to commence the entertainments at the Coliseum on the second Saturday night in October until the end of March. The delegates were asked to induce the churches to take an active interest in the P.S.N. entertainments. Mr. David Lloyd and Mr Ivor Evans presented the auditors' report on the annual accounts and it was agreed to obtain estimates for printing. The Rev. LI Morgan, Mr. P B. Lovaday, ar.d Mr. W. H. Morgan (secretary) were appointed delegates at the meetings of the Central Wales Federation at Llandnnlod Wells on October 13th and 14th. It was also agreed to hold the harvest chanks- giving services on October 15th. Winter Service.—After the discontinu- ance of the summer railway service at the end of September, the trains will non during October on the Cambrian Railway from and to Aberystwyth at similar times to those of the previous October; but it is understood that there will be further changes in November and the service cur- tailed. On the Great Western and Vale of Rheidol Railway the usual winter ser- vice will be continued Obituary.—The funeral took place on Friday at the Cemetery, of Mrs Cath- erine Jones, wife of Mr." Daniel Jones, formerly of Dolgors, Devil's Bridge, whose death occurred on the previous Monday at the age of eighty-three years. She had resided for the past ten years with her daughter, Mrs. Davies, at 7, Lisburne- terrace, and was a member of Shiloh Chapel. She leaves a brother and sister, with two sons and two daughters. The Revs. T. E. Roberts and D Morgan, Pen- llwyn, officiated at the funeral. Public Library.—-Mr. T. B. Hall com- menced duties as librarian on Monday morning. Arrangements have been made to increase the reference facilities in the reading room. St. Michael's Church.—The dedication festival was held on Wednesday, Michael- mas Day, and will be continued <m Sunday, the preachers being the Revs. D. A. Jenkins, Llanbadarn; J. J. de Wintonj Hay: and E. J. Howell. Milford Haven. An effort was made durimg the services to collect a sufficient amount to clear off the debt on the church completion fund of JB166 Since the previous Michaelmas nearly £400 has been raised by the parish- ioners toward the fund. Personal.—Sir John and Lady Williams have emx?red into residence at Blaen Llynant. Marine-terrace formerly known as Snowdon House, which he has purchased and renovated. Magnetic Storm.—What was described as a magnetic storm was experienced on Saturday and interfered greatly with the telegraphic system. Telegrams to Aber- ystwyth were delayed, but no other dis- turbance was perceptible locally. The storm, however, interfered with the work- ing of the Cambrian Railway service and caused much inconvenience. In some cases the tablet system broke down alto- gether and a number of trains had to be piloted which caused delay. The coast section of the railway to Aberystwyth and Pwllheli was not affected, and it u said that the communications were chiefly affected from north-east to south-west. Although fine weather followed on Sunday, there were heavy rainstorms on Monday and Tuesday, but a summer-like change occurred Wednesday and continued yester. day. THE GOGERDDAN FOXHOUNDS. On Monday the Gogerddan foxhounds met at Eglwysfach at ten a.m. A move was made to draw the coverts at Ynyshir and it was not long before reynard was set going. It made off for Ynyseidol and it kept to the lowlands by skirting round Ynyseugog and heading for Lodge Park. Here it dodged up along Pantgoch woods and got on to Llety- lwdin and brought the pack into Clettwr Valley. Here foxes usually cross the river. This one, however, doubled and, recrossing, made for Ynystudor Woods. Then it set its mark straight up the hillside for the rocks at Neauddlwyd where it ran to ground. It was not long before it was extricated and received its quietus by the hounds. It proved to be an old fox which probably had many a run before with better success. The weather was showery, but the scent was good and the hounds kept together and worked splendidly. They showed what a good pack could do in very rough country. The run lasted close upon two hours. Amongst those present were Sir Edward Pryse; M.F.H., Mr Jones, Dr Williams, Mr Abraham Davies, Mr W J Jenkins, Mr L Jones. Mr Rees, Mr Morgans, Mr Jenkins, Mr Thomas, Mr Owen Morris, Mr Summers, Mr T Jones, etc.

Cardiganshire Antiquarian Society. MEETING AT GOGERDDAN. In warm and beautiful summer-like weather on Wednesady afternoon a meet- ing of the Cardiganshire Antiquarian Society was held in the open air on the lawn in front of Gogerddan, the seat of Sir Edward and Lady Pryse. Sir Ed- ward Pryse is the president of the Society and took the chair at the meeting which was attended by a large number of the members and friends. In commencing the meeting, the Presi- dent said he could not express the plea- sure he felt at seeing so large a gather- ing interested in the doings of the Cardi- ganshire Antiquarian Society. The Society, he thought, filled a long-felt want. In Cardiganshire there was a large number of antiquities, some of which were in danger of falling away and being lost sight of for ever. That Society had been started to conduct excavations in the endeavour to discover other anti- quities and to preserve antiquities already known to exist. Ancient inscribed stones had been used as gate posts in the county. In that particular neighbour- hood there were things which to his mind pointed to an older civilization than that of the Romans and among those things he included the camps on the summits of the hills, the construction of which re- vealed extraordinary military engineer- ing. skill. He was but a layman in anti- quarian matters, but his private opinion was that those camps existed long before the time when the Romans occupied these islands. (Hear, hear.) There was something he should like to have further information on and that was in regard to the two upright stones on the old Race- course adjoining Gogerddan. The tradi- tion of the neighbourhood was that the stones marked the burial place of a giant. If so that giant must have lived in a prehistoric age, because his grave was 630 feet nine inches long. (Laughter and cheers.) Miss Evelyn Lewes, Tyglyn Aeron, read a paper in which after referring to Tal- iesin and C'antref y Gwaelod, Llanbadarn, and the three blessed visitors to the Island of Britain, she spoke of the history of Gogerddan, remarking that it was the birthplace of Rhydderch ab Ieuan Llwyd, who lived in the age after Dafydd ab Gwilym. It would be interesting to know, Miss Lewes added, when and by whom the ancient air of "I Bias Gogerddan" was composed as the Welsh words seem to point to some story of the house of Gogerddan during a period of warfare which might perhaps be that of the Wars of the Roses in the 15th century. Speak- ing of the history of the family, Miss Lewes said that Lewis Pryse seems to have departed from the former Parlia- mentarian tradition of the family, for he received in April, 1717, a letter from the Jacobite Earl of Mar, then at Innsbruck, inviting him to assist James Stuart to recover his lost- kingdom; That letter, now in the National Library at Aberyst- wyth, might possibly have given rise to the legend still whispered in the neigh- bourhood that some ardent Jacobite mem- ber of the family once concealed Bonny Prince Charlie in a secret chamber of the old mansion. The name Gogerddan ap- peared to have been originally Gogarthan- Gogarth meaning, according to Pugh, a little buttress or ridge. Therefore it might have come from Gogarth, a ridge, and din, a fortified hill, suggesting that before the mansion was thought of a Gogarth or fortified place of some im- portance must have existed at the place; a suggestion which was supported by the existence of the old camp on the hill opposite the house which authorities judged to be of British origin. (Applause.) Professor Anwyl, U.C.W., Aberyst- wyth, congratulated the county on the formation of the Society and, on behalf of Carmarthenshire Antiquarian Society, welcomed its advent. As the county was the unit of political representation and municipal administration, so it was a splendid unit for antiquarian research and study. The Society should not for- get the excellent work done in the past by individual workers. The Society would be able to assist the Commission at pre- sent enquiring into the antiquities of Wales and how best to preserve them. A study of the past would help in the elucidation of the problems of the present and of the future. Though Cardiganshire was rich in antiquities, it was not so rich as the neighbouring county of Pembroke in monuments of the stone age and in cromlechau; but possibly there might be monuments of that age lying undiscovered in the county which that Society might unearth in its investigations and excava- tions. But though there were few monu- ments of the stone age in Cardiganshire, there were numerous remains of the bronze age. Among the remains of the bronze age were ancient graves called tumuli, containing a cinerary urn in which the ashes of the dead were deposited and placed in a stone chest and covered with earth or stone. A few years ago a very good specimen of a grave of the bronze age was discovered at Wstrws in the south of the county. Most of them knew the Abermeurig cup which once must have been in a bronze age grave and the county was fortunate in having pro- duced one of the finest round bronze shields in Europe. It was said to have been found at Rhydygors, near Aber- ystwyth, but where Rhydygors was he had failed to discover. It was one of the gems of the prehistoric period in the British Museum. The county had also produced a splendid relic of the Celtic or pre-Roman period which was characterized by its great development of decorative art and there were in the county Roman re- mains, such as at Llanio or Loventium, and abundant evidence that the Romans worked the mines of the county not only for lead but also for silver contained in the lead, as well as evidence of their occupation in Roman camps, the study of which were both interesting and im- portant. The study of place-names in the county would also through light on its past history. He had often puzzled over the meaning of Gogerddan and was pleased to accept Miss Lewes's derivation. (Applause.) The Rev Charles Evans, Ysbytty Cyn- fryn, in a Welsh address, gave an account of the Yspytty or hoispitium, in his parish for the refreshment of pilgrims going to and from Strata Florida and of the ecclesiastical significance of Pontrhy- dygroes, and the Rev. George Eyre Evans gave an interesting account, illustrated by a sketch, of the gaer on the hill top facing Gogerddan which he thought was a Roman work or at least copied from the work of Roman Britons. It was as far as he knew the only camp which had a circular protection outside its entrance on the western side which was the side facing the sea whence the invader was most likely to ccme. Most of the Welsh camps, be believed, were of the Roman British period. One could see from the Goger- ddan gaer, the royal Pen Dinas, Castell Gwalter, Caer Pwllglas, and Darren. Professor Tyrrel Green, St. David's College, Lampeter, said that Strata Florida, Talley, and the neighbourhood of Gogerddan, claimed the last days of Dafydd ab Gwilym and that ubiquity of the great poet might afford research work for the Society. (Laughter.) He deplored the lack of interest which people of the county took in antiquities close to their own doors and said one of the first things for the Society to do was to awaken in- terest. At Lampeter it was intended excavating the site of the ancient Church of St. Thomas of which nothing above ground now remained. The Society would also combine in a common interest those who were widely divided on reli- gious educational, and political matters, and DV studying the history of the past would make them all better fitted to solve the problems of the present and of the future and to promote -he general welfare of the county. The Rev T. F. Lloyd, vicar of Llanilar, reported that the Society numbered 164 members who had paid their subscriptions —(laughter)—and announced that the collection which was taken totalled L4 which would be devoted to excavation work. Archdeacon Williams, Aberystwyth, proposed a vote of thanks to Miss Evelyn Lewes for her paper and to Sir Edward and Lady Pryse for their kind invitation to Gogerddan and the vote having been seconded by Mr Morris Davies, Ffosrhyd- ygaled, was carried unanimously. Sir Edward and Lady Pryse subsequently entertained the company to an at Home. In the evening the members sat down to an excellently-prepared dinner at the Talbot Hotel when there were present Sir John Rhys, principal of Jesus Cbl- lege, Oxford, a native of Cardiganshire, who was in the chair, Alderman C. M. Williams, ex-mayor of Aberystwyth, being in the vice-chair. There were also present Professor Tyrrel Green, chairman of the Executive Committee; the Rev T. F. Lloyd, Llanilar, hon. secretary; Al- derman Edward Evans, treasurer; Pro- fessor Scott, St. David's College; Mrs Davies, Feathers Hotel, Aberayron; Mr T. Jones, chemist, Tregaron; Mr Phil- lips, Manor Hall, Aberayron; Dr John Morgan, Fontrnydygroes; Alderman FA P. Wynne, Mr Arthur Jones N. and S. W. Bank; Mr D. D. Evans, Llani- Mr David Samuel, Mr W. J. Williams, Llan- afan; the Rev Howell Price, Mr Denis H. Davies, Lampeter; Professor Anwyl, Aberystwyth Mr E. Williams, chief con- stable Mr John Morgan, Castle-terrace; Mr T. W. Powell, Mr J. B. Kitto, Lon- don and Provincial Bank; the Rev T. Owen Evans, Devil's Bridge; Mrs Lloyd and Miss Pattie Lloyd, Llanilar Vicar- age; Mrs Tyrrel Green and Miss Green, Lampeter; Miss Williams Lledrod Vicar- age; Miss Jones, Ystrad Meung Vicarage; Miss M. E. Jenkins, L'an- gwyryfon Vicarage; Mr and Mrs D. W. Jenkins, Isbytty Ystwyth; Mr and Mrs: Osborne Jones, Swyddffynon; the Rev W Francis, Ystradmeurig; Mr Basil Adams, Alltymynydd; Mr Denis Tyrrel Green, Lampeter; Mr Richard Jones, Graig Goch Mrs Evan Williams, Ystrad. Tre- garon Mr N. H. Thomas, Aberystwyth; Miss Norrie Jones, Tregaron; Mr G. Dickens Lewis, Aberystwyth; Miss Nellie Lloyd, Tregaron; and Mr D. J. Davies, Lampeter. The Chairman, in classic Welsh, gave the toast of the King which was loyally received and called on Mr David Samuel, headmaster of Aberystwyth County School, to propose the toast of Cardigan- shire Antiquarian Society. Mr Samuel, complying, said the Society started with excellent prospects and gave signs of long life, though other local societies soon manifested signs of decrepitude and de- cadence. The Society was fortunate in having Sir Edward Pryse of Gogerddan at its head and in being served by excellent officers. The toast having been cordially re- ceived, Professor Scott St. David's Col- lege, proposed the health of Sir John Rhys, the chairman of the evening, who had attended at personal inconvenience; and the toast was drunk with musical honours. Sir John Rhys, responding, said he attended on condition that he was not to make a speech, he did not intend mak- ing one. (Laughter.) Referring to the presence on either side of him of Pro- fessor Anwyl and the Chief Constable, he added that the company would see his position. He did not unfortunately re- member the Bible in English, but in the Welsh Bible there was a verse which said lssachar sydd asyn asgyrnog yn gor- wedd rhwng dau bwnn" (Issacbar is a strong ass couching down between two burdens). (Loud laughter.) He was not going to say anything about Professor Anwyl for fear he might retaliate and perhaps it would not be wise to sav any- thing about the Chief Constable. (Re- newed laughter.) In his native county there was no crime and he was informed also there was no game either, because the poachers had disposed of all of it. (Laughter.) With regard to that Society, he wished one had been formed long ago to have prevented some of the vandalism which had taken place in the county. He once asked an incumbent why he had put an ancient inscription on the walls of his church in several pieces far away from each other and he replied that the masons had done it while he was at lunch. (Laughter.) Well, he (Sir John) replied, the masons must have worked much harder than they worked when he used to watch them. Of course he did not like to suggest that the incumbent had taken an unconsionably-long time at his lunch. (Laughter.) He recognised that in some things the country had taken upon itself in recent years a greater activity than formerly obtained. Even the churches and chapels had put a Trot into the Old Hundred. (Laughter.) With regard to the antiquities of the county, there were many places which might well repay investigation and re- search. When he was twelve years of years he worked in a lead mine near Dyff- ryn Castell and had not the company be- came bankrupt he might have been work- ing in a lead mine still. (Laughter.) Near that mine was a place called Esger- llu as well as numerous other places with curious names in the county which sug- gested that spade and pick might lead to important and interesting discoveries. Opposite his own old home on the western slopes of Plynlimon were Dys- gwylfa-fach and Dysgwylfa-fawr which sug- gested the outlook for raids, and below a place named Y Dinas which modern Welsh writers wrongly spelled Y Ddinas. What gave to those places their names? Near Devil's Bridge was a place with the curious name of Erw'r Barfau, or the acre of the beards. He did not known what gave that name to the place but it reminded him of the wise story of two brother kings who were looking at the moon and the stars. One said to the other that the moon and the stars were his. "Yes," replied the other, but this field is mine and you must take your sheep off it." They then began to fight and a king came down from the north and shaved off their beards. He. did not know whether FJrw'r Barfau, near Devil's Bridge, was the spot where that dispute occurred; but investigation and excavation would probably throw some light on the origin of the name. (Hear, hear.1) He did not know that he could suggest anything to the Society except that the members should try to draw up a careful list of the antiquities of the county and also to dig into some of them if they could find a proper man to wisely conduct the digging or else it would be much better to leave the work alone. (Hear, hear.) If a list of the antiquities were compiled they would, he thought, be found to be more numerous than was commonly supposed. Place names also afforded an interesting study and in that connection the names of petty sessional divisions such as Upper and Lower Moy- ddin and Penarth at Tregaron afforded large scope for investigation. (Cheers.) Other toasts were given and responded to and the company separated after a pleasant evening during which Welsh airs were played with harp accompaniment.

THE LATE MR. T. E. LLOYD. On Monday evening, the remains of Mr. T. E. Lloyd J.P.. Coedmore. Cardigan- shire, were removed from Coedmore to Cil. gerraii'. Station a.nd thence to London for cremation, according to the expressed wish of the deceased gentleman. A short ser- vice was conducted at the house by the Rev L. Morris, curate of Uangoedmore Parish, and the Rev Ambrose Jones, rector of Manordiryy after which the cortege started for Cilgerran, with the servants and a greald number of the tenants of the estate as mcrartiexp. j

LLANBADRN PETTY SESSIONS. Thursday (yesterday). —Before Dr. Morgan, presiding; J. G. Hughes-Bonsall, Richard Thomas, and B .Ellis Morgans, Esqrs. Jury Lists.—The jury and excuse lists for the various parishes in the division were passed. Damaging a Window.—Samuel Magor, haiulier, Bow Street, waf, cSiarged with having damaged a window at Cefnhendre Farm on August 29th.-E.vidence was given by Evan Jones, occupier of the farm, who said he heard a noise about two o'clock in the morning and saw defendant who, when asked what he wanted there, made no reply. Defendant threw a large stone (which was produced) and broke the window. Witness valued the damage at 5s. He did not recognise defendant then. Defendant who had other com- pany, came to him afterward and apolo- gised.—Mrs. Magor, defendant's mother, said he was twenty years of age.—The Clerk (Mr. Hugh Hughes) read a letter from defendant, who is in South Wales, admitting the offence and expressing re- gret.-Fined 10s. and costs, and defendant was also ordered to pay for the damage. School Attendaiiee.-L-ewis Jones, lab- ourer, Penbrynrodyn. was charged by D. A. Lloyd. attendance officer, with having neglected to send his daughter to school.— The Officer said he had repeatedly warned defendant.—An order to attend was made. Rates.—Ann Blair, charwoman, Bro- dawel, was summoned by the overseers of Issayndre for refusing to pay -01 6s. 8d. poor rate. She was also summoned by W H Griffiths for refusing to nay 8s 3d. poor rate.—Defendant did not-a-ppear and sent a. letter that he would pay if given time. She had seven children. Only two of them were working and their wages were 9s. —An order to pay was made.—The Clerk suggested that defendant should remove into a smaller house.

LLANON Church Mission.—The Llansantffraid Church stands at the head of all the Church of England churches in Cardigan- shire for its laudable efforts on behalf of the Church Missionary Society, and has contributed over hal'f the amount col- lected in the deanery of Aeron. The sum realised last year was over L30. Obituary.-Tlic- funeral of Captain J. Morgan, Arfon House, wTho died last Fri- day afternoon at the age of sixty-seven years, took place on Wednesday. De- ceased never recovered from the effects of an accident which befell him at sea over a year ago, and it is from these effects that he died. The Rev W. Rich- ards officiated at the house and the Vicar of the parish at Llansantffraid Church Deceased leaves a widow and three grown-up children to mourn their loss. The chief mourners were Mrs Morgan (widow), the children and grand-children, Captain T. Morgans, Cadwgan Villa (brother), and many other near relatives.

DYFFRYN Farewell Meeting.—On Monday even- ing the Rev Roger Ll. Williams bade farewell to the members of the church and congregation 01 Rehoboth (Con.) Chapel. Mr Williams, after a ministry of 6 years at Dyffryn, is now leaving to take charge of the Congregational churches of P-martn Jerusalem, and Canaan, n Montgomeryshire. At the 'farewell meeting, Mr Williams was pre- sented with a purse of gold by Mr Wm. Owen, Bronywerydd, on behalf of the subscribers. Improvements Association.—The Com- mittee met on Fiiday evening, September 24th; when there wei^ present Messrs J. Davies, rice-chairman, presiding; David Jones, Jii. G. Williams, John Williams, Morris Jones, R. P. Williams, and J. R. Jones, secretary. A communication from Mr W. H. Gough. secretary of the Welsh Coast Advertising Association, was con- sidered, and the Secretary was instructed to request particulars of' the disposal of the views of Dyffryn which the Cambrian Railways Company had undertaken to put up in the carriage and elsewhere and also to inform Mr Gough that they con- sidered that the advantages to be derived from advertising the district would be much less II the trari service is so inade- quate as ;t was durinJ the summer season and is likely to be again during the winter, it was also resolved to ask the hon. secretaries of th? proposed bazaar (Miss Q. M. Davies and Miss Jennie Jones) to call a meeting as soon as possible to make he necessary arrangements for holding a bazaar

BARMOUTH Aberamffra.-On Monday, the short bend in the road at the foot of Aberamffra hill which Has recently become famous as the scene of accidents to cyclists and others, was inspected on behalf of the County Council by Mr. Maethlon James, Dr. John Jones ani Mr. E. Vaughton, county surveyor. The Harbour Trustees were represented by Mr John Richards, 6, Porkington-terrace; Captain Evan Richards, and Mr. Martin Williams. Mr D. E. Davies, Mr Eaward Williams, Mr H. Wynne Williams, and Mr R. Llewelyn Owen, represented tho Council. Strong representations were made that the road should be improved ax, this point and it was arranged for a plan to be prepared showing the proposed improvements so that the matter may be further considered by the several bodies concerned. Legal.—The Executive Committee of the Mid and West Wales Incorporated Law Society met at St. Ann's Chambers on Tuesday afternoon, under the presi- dency of Mr William George, president for the year. The piincipal business was the consideration of the scheme of legal education promoted by the Law Depart- ment of the U.C.W. at Aber- ystwyth and the appointment of delegates to attend a joint conference of the authorities concerned to be held at Cardiff in October. The delegates ap- pointed were Mr F. R. Roberts, Aberyst- wyth, and, Mr C. E. Breese, Portmadoc.

CORWEN Testimomal. A meeting was held at the National Schools on Monday evening when it was decided to make a presenta- tion to the Rev J. Strand Jones, B.A., curate, in view of h approaching mar- riage and His leaving for India to take up an appointment as cl: plain in the army. Presentation.—An interesting ceremony took place at the Railway Station on Wednesday evening when Mr D. Hughes, late Royal driver, was presented with a testimonial consisting of an illuminated address (which vas executed by Mr Mor- gan Owen, late of Corwen), a handsome marble timepiece, ami a purse of gold. The proceedings were presided over by Mr R. Vaughan, of Nannau, who also made the presentation. Mr D. Hughes acknowledged the presentation and thanked the Chairman and all who had taken par', in the movement. Addresses were delivf red by Mr Charles Roberts, Claremont H? use: Mr Richards, stationma3ter; and Chierl Inspector Stone. Ch3ster, and Mr Druce, Wrexham.

ACCIDENT ON THE CAMBRIAN. The mutilated body of Alice Ann Nicholls, aged 22, a domestic employed at Fron Farm, St. Hermon, was found on the Cambrian Railway line on Wednesday. The head, arms, and legs were severed from the trunk. The head was battered about in a terrible manner, the features being unrecognisable, while the brains bespattered the permanent way at intervals for a distance of twenty yards. The young woman, while crossing the line from the farm to a bye-take, was knocked down by a passing train.

GOGERDDAN FOXHOUNDS WILL MEET Monday, Oct. 4 Eglwj'sfach. Wednesday, Oct. 6 Tynpynfarch. Saturday. Oct. 9 Crosswood Gate. At 10-0 a.m. each day.

CAMBRIAN RAILWAYS.—Approximate return of traffic receipts for the week ended Sept. 26th, 1909. Miles open *280. Passenger* parcels, horses, carriages, dogs and mails, 94,145 merchandise, minerals, and live stock, 12,566 total for the week, £6,711 aggregate from commencement of half-year, £ 105,921. Actual traffic receipts for the corresponding; week last year. Miles open 280. Passengers, parcels. etc, 93,965 merchandise, etc, 12,861; total for the week, £6,826; aggregate, etc, i £105,376. Increase for the week—Passengers, etc, £ 350 total for the week, £ 180. Decrease for the week—Merchandise, etc, 9295 total, for the week, £ 115. Aggregate increase—j Passengers, etc, £ 810 aggregate from com-1 mencement of half-year, E545. Aggregate de-1 crease Merchandise, etc., £ 265. 'Includes 23f miles of Light Railways worked by the Company. t

NEWCASTLE EMLYN. AN,oddiiig.-A quiet wedding was solem- nised at Trewen Congregational Chapel oil Saturday between Mr. Job Jenkins, C'.M. Trewen, and Miss M. C. Jones, lygwyti, Newcastle Emlyn. The bride was neatly attired in a cream serge coat and skirt, with hat to match trimmed with ostrich leather, and wore an ostrich feather boa. The bridesmaids were Miss M Jenkins and S. Jenkins (sisters of bridegroom), the former attired in a heavy serge costume, with hat to match trimmed with ostrich leathers and ribbon, and the latter wore a brown costume anod strawberry hat trmmed with ostrich feathers and ribbon. The best man was Mr E Parry Jenkins brother of bridegroom. The officiating ministers were the Revs. Job Evans, Moylgrove, D. Evans, Trewen, and W. Griffiths, Maeny- groes. The wedding breakfast was pro- vided at Tygwyn. The honeymoon is spent at Llanwrtyd Wells Sheep Dipping.—The number of sheep dipped in the presence of the Newcastle Emlyn police, excluding Adpar, is 7,243. Football.—The prospects for the coming season are bright. With a strong com- mittee and energetic officials a splendid team could be brought to the field. ThdL-On Wednesdayt George Smith was brought up in custody charged with having stolen a waterproof coat from the front of Bank House. He was sentenced by the Rev. W. Powell and Dr. Powell to one month's hard labour. Successes.—The following pupils of the Grammar School have passed the entrance examination to Aberystwyth Theological C.Iblic-ge:-T. E. Davies, Treorky; D. H. Williams, Boi-tli J. M. J)ones Bryn- amman; E. Tibbot, Bow Street: Stephen Jones, Ireorky Penrhiwpal Petty Sessions.—At the ses- sions on Tuesday, before Sir Marteine Lloyd. Dr. Griffith, the Rev D. Griffiths, 1. Morris, and T. Davies, Esqrs., the only case for hearing was an affiliation case which was undefended. One dog exemp- tion was granted. URBAN DISTRICT COUNCIL. Tuesday, September 28th.—Present: The Rev. W Powell, in the chair; Messrs S. R. Davies, J. Williams S. G. Elias D E. DaviJes, T. Evans, T. H. Davids, Dr: Powell, James Williams, surveyor; and J. E. M. George, clerk Re-appomted.—Mr. George was re- appoint.ed Iclerk for the ensuing twelve months- Timateff Thomas Davies, Tyryet, and James Evans. Aberarad, asked permission ta, take water from the main to their ?lfr-Jamef Evans ask(-d the Ooun m l that their workmen should fix the tap" vf/' f01' mat the Council's expense.— After a lengthy discussion, it was decided to allow him to ha,ve the water on the usual conditions and to pay all expenses himself. Parkington applied on behalf of the. directors of the Gas Company to explain various points in connection with street lighting during the coming EST Tf T-cil wil1' Pay £ 3° for the i f + rvas Pt]n^ted that light would and aAn^fl ™ i I00 hom's bet^een now ?n ™ The ll?ft wiU be ^med off T> v n P"m" Xt was Proposed by Mr i;r. Davies, and seconded by Mr. S G Llias that monthly payments be made to the Company-Power was also given to re-distribute the lamps, if necessary.-Mr. D. E. Davies congratulated the engineer directors, etc., on the fine light produced on fair night The Chairman endorsed the remarks and hoped that townspeople would support the enterprise and take the light into their houses.

BALA The stroke competition of eighteen holes for a cup given by the President (Mr R. J. Lloyd Price) took place on Sep- tember 23rd. The winner was Mr E. W. Jones, one of the secretaries with a nett score of eighty-four.

fublic Notices. I THE ASSOCIATED BOARD R.A.M. and R.C.M. for Local Examinations in Mupic. Patron-HIS MAJESTY THE KING. President—H.R.H. THE PRINCE OF WALES, K.G. Honorary Local Representat,ive for Aberystwyth :— J. D. Perrott. Esq., J.P.. North Road LOCAL CENTRE EX A.Nl IN ATIONS. -Syllabus A. Tbeory-Ncjvciiiber and March'. ]Practical-March- April, and at 25 Provincial Centres, November-December also. SCHOOL EXAMINATIONS.-Syllabus B. October-November, March-April, and June-Julv. ENTRIES for the next LOCAL CENTRE and SCHOOL EXAMINATIONS close Oct. 6, or, with extra fee, Oct. 14. SYLLABUSES A and B for 1909 or 1910 can be obtained post free on application to the Honorary Local Repre- sentative, as above, or to The Secretary, 15, Bedford Square, London, W.C. p440 UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF WALES, ABERYSTWYTH (One of the Constituent Colleges of the University of Wales). President- The Right Hon. LORD RENDEL. Principal- T. F. ROBERTS, M.A. (Oxon.), LL.D. (Vict.) rHE? next Session begins on October 5th, 1909. A number of Entrance Scholarships and Exhibitions, open to both male and female candidates above the age of 16, are offered for Competition on Tuesday, September 21st, 1909, and the following days. Students are prepared for Degrees in Arts, Science (including the applied Science of Agriculture), Law, and Music. Sessional Composition Fee, £10, with additional Laboratory Fees for Science Students. Registration Fee, Ll. Men students reside in registered lodgings in the town, or at the Men's Hostel—Warden: Professor J. W. Mar- shall, M.A. Women students reside in the Alexandra Hall of Residence for Women- Warden: Miss E. A. Fewings.—For full particulars respecting the General Arts and Science Departments, the Law, Agri- I culture and Day Training Departments, the Department for the Training of Sec- ondary Teachers, and the Hostels, apply to J. H. 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We beg to announce that we h ve opened an Office at the CENTRAL CHAMBERS, GREAT DARKGATB STREET, ABERYSTWYTH.* We undertake the SALES of Estate and House Property, Household Furniture, and Farming Stock and Crop. VALUATIONS for Mortgage Estate Duty, Probate administration and for compensation under the Licensing Act, 1904, land Agricultural Holdings Acts, 1883-1900. SURVEYS and Plans of Estate: LOANS made pending Sales of Property and Furniture, Strict attention given to all business and prompt settlements. We have had considerable ixperieuce in the Sur- vey Valuation, Sale of Estate aad House Property, and Farming Stock and Crop. Our Mr Evans will attend personally at Aberyst- wyth on Mondays and Thursdays, end by appoint- ment on any other day. public _D_t.- I MR. A LLOYD. WILLIAMS AUCTIONEER, ACCOUNTANT, AND VALUER, No. 3, BAKER STREET, ABERYSTWYTH (Next door to the National Provincial Bank). Sales, Inventories, and Valuations promptly attended to. 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itth9t attiagt9t anb e MARRIAGES. fc Moffat—Vaughan.—On 29th September, t* Salem Chapel, Aberystwyth, by license,-jj. the Pastor, Rev Maurice Griffith, C. R. Moffat, Fallowfield, to Miss Blod^ Vaughan, Aberystwyth. Vaughan—Lloyd—At the Presbyterian Ch^PV Welshpool, by the Rev Howell Wil pastor, Mr Tom Vaughan, son of Vaughan, relieving officer, Aberyst^J w to Miss Jenny Lloyd, Chelsea Villa, N'VO pool. SILVER WEDDING. PARRY—LEIR—October 1st, 1884, at All u, Margaret-street, by the Rev Henry Beo rector of Farncombe, Surrey, cou in bridegroom, assisted by the Rev* Leir, brother of the bride, George Wi'' only son of the late George Williams t of Llidiarde, in the County of to Emma Charlotte, youngest daug^gtfi* the late Rev. Charles Marriott I»eir» of Charlton Musgrove, Somersetsbi-re, eM DEATHS. J0ui» Morgans—On Friday, Sept. 24th, ^aF^e Morgans, Arfon House, Llanon, at of 67 years. Printed by J. & J. Gibson, and by them in Terrace-road, Abey at in the County of Cardigall J9 Edwards, Stationer, and John Brans and nephew, ° Glanymor House, Barmou tn, pa County of Merioneth; &na r>0\itw I Lloyd's, Portmadoc, in the Carnarvon. Friday, OctoBer 1st, 1109. 7