The Cambrian News and Merionethshire Standard

LLANEE.FYL Obituary-—Last Monday evening Mr w i ii' Gardner, late of Llipun, Lfaherfyl, Welshpool, passed away after a long and severe illness at Llipun, Abbey-road, Llan- dudno, at the age of sixty-one years. He left his native neighbourhood several years ago, and had been residing for suc- cessive periods at Aberdovey, Towyn, Col- wyn Bay, and Llandudno. He was well known in Montgomeryshire as a land- owner who was highly respected by all who knew him. He had been a county coun- cillor for the district of Llanerfyl Llan- gadfan, and Garthbeidio, and an alderman for several years. He was a staunch Non- conformist and a Liberal in politics, being one of those who work quietfy and are no less effective in their work than the loquacious. On Thursday morning a quiet funeral service was held at the house in the presence of the deacons of the Welsh Congregational Church at Llandudno where the deceased was a mem- ber. The service was conducted by the Rev Robert Thomas, of Barmouth, an old pastor of his, and the Rev Irvon Davies, Congregational minister, Llandudno. The remains were takenJby rail to Welshpool, where a concourse of relatives and tenants were waiting the arrival of the coffin and the funeral cortege from Llandudno. They drove slowly to Llanerfyl, which place was reached too late to bury that day. The coffin was laid in the church for the night. On Friday morning the burial services commenced at eleven o'clock in the church. The service was conducted by the Rector of Llanerfyl, and portions of scriptures were read by the Rev Jenkin Williams, (C.), and the Dead March was played on the organ by Mr David Rob- erts. After the impressive service in the church, tlie coffin was laid in the grave, and a short service was conducted by the Rector and the Rev Robert Thomas of Barmouth, who spoke in an eulogistic manner of the good life and unsullied re- putation of the deceased. The chief mourners were the Vaughans' family 01 Llanerfyl; Dr Griffith Etvans, Bangor, who was a lifelong friend of the deceased; and his two devoted servants. The poor of Llanerfyl will greatly miss him, and a great number of friends all over the Prin- cipality will feel the world emptier after him.

HARLECH Sale of Land.—Messrs. J. Parry-Jones and Son offeiedi Penywaen Farm for sale on Saturday, the bidding being spirited. The property was secured by Lord Harlech for £175. Messrs Lloyd George, Jones, and Co.. were the vendors' solicitors. Brotherly Love.—On Sunday night, at Tryfar C.E. Society, Mr. E. Griffith, Peny- bryn, read a paper on "Cariad brawdol yn ol Epistolau loan- Several members spoke on the subject. Return Home.—C tf £ *ur 'ilboraar-. Fron- oleu, whose ship, "The Carpathian," was wrecked recently off Jamaica, arrived home on Sunday morning. Political.—Mr !R. Jones Morris addressed a meeting at Llanbedr on Saturday with Mr. Mathew Owen, Cwmyrafon. in the chair,

Mr Lloyd George at Aberystwyth SURPHISID VISIT. Mr Lloyd George, who has been addres- sing enthusiastic meetings in South Wales this week, had been invited to speak in Aberystwyth in support of the candida- ture of Mr Vaughan Davies, M.P., but ho replied that it was physically impossible for him to do so. He was expected to pats through Aberystwyth at mid-day on Thurs- day (yesterday) and a large number of ad- mirers gathered at the Railway Station to welcome him. It transpired, however, that he was not travelling by train. He spoke on Wednesday evening at Llanelly and was announced to address his consti- tuents at Pwllheli on Tliureday evening. About two o'clock information was re- ceived by Mr Wm. Davies, election agent for Mr Vaughan Davies, M.P., that Mr Lloyd George had passed through Aberay- ron by motor and would probably reach Aberystwyth at three o'clock. When this became known, the townspeople again gathered in large numbers outside the Lib- eral Committee rooms in North-parade and many prominent local Liberals were also present. Mr Vaughan Davies M.P., was informed and after arriving in Aber- ystwyth by motor he drove back to meet Mr Lloyd George. The two cars met near Rhydyfelin cross-roads and motored direct. to the Raliway Station at Aberyst- wyth. Mr Lloyd George, who was accom- panied by Mrs Lloyd George, was anxious not to lose the train. The expectant crowd conltÙmed to incre-asjf; Uld there were fears of disappointment. At 4.15 it became known that Mr Lloyd George was in the Railway Station and would leave by the half-past four o'clock train. Mr John Evans, registration agent, pur- chased a number of newspapers for Mr. Lloyd George who afterward came out opposite Alexandra-road and standing on a chair, which was provided, he was" re- ceived with tumultous cheering. When there was quietness, Mr Lloyd George delivered a speech in Welsh and addressed the vast concourse as "Anwyi gydwladwyr." After referring to his suc- cessful journey, he said Liberalism Was more alive than ever and there were pros- pects that Liberalism was going to have a splendid victory. As to Cardiganshire, he had no doubt what the result would be. If all the counties were like Cardigan- shire, there would be no Tory in the House of Commons. (Laughter and cheers.) How many lords were there in Cardigan- shire? (A Voice: "Not one," and checrs.) He wanted to see every county in Great Britain like Cardiganshire—Liberal in the House of Commons and no lord in the other House. (Cheers.) Mr Lloyd George on being asked to say a word in English, said he must not miss his second train'. (A Voice: "You will have a third.") He wanted to meet his faithful constituents at Pwllheli that night, to whom he owed so much that he did not want to disap- point them. (Cheers.) Cardiganshire was the county which struck the first blow against feudalism in the land. Through the sufferings of the farmers, Cardigan- shire won the Ballot Act. (Cheers.) That was a great blow against intimida- tion. Neither the squire nor the steward could peep through the ballot box. (Laughter and cheers.) They had now come to the stage when they had to deliver the second blow against feudalism. (Cheers.) They drove it out of its en- trenchment on the hustings. Now they would drive feudalism from its citadel in the House of Lords. (A Voice: "Let them have it.") He was glad to see they were all right at Aberystwyth. The House of Lords was the last citadel of feudalism. He was told they were going to have an election in Cardigan- shire—a sham fight. (Laughter.) There- fore, it was perleC^ly right that there should be a sham candidate. (A Voice: "No bones in beer.") It was important they should not only win with a large majority, for heads would be counted this election. (Cheers.) They should therefore return Mr Vaughajn Davies with a staggering majority. He was a good fighting man. Let them send him back to Parliament. (Cheers.) They wanted steady voters in the House of Commons and not homes which were al- ways bolting. (Cheers.) Mr Vaughan Davies had supported the Goverment steadily and should be returned. He would vote for taking away the veto of the House of Lords which was the only obstacle to religious equality in Wales and the whole country. Let them help the Government in one of the greatest struggles of democracy. God ble'ss them all. (Cheers.) Amid further cheering and followed by the large crowd, Mr and Mit Lloyd George theu left to catch the train.

TJREGARON Death.—The death of Mrs Jones, wife of Mr Rees Jones, Emporium, cast a gloom all over the district accompanied by sympathy with the family. Mrs Jones retired to sleep on Saturday night appar- ently in the best of health and spirits. About two o'clock on Sunday morning she was seized with a severe attack of bronchitis and though every assistance possible was rendered, death ensued in the following afternoon. Deceased was fifty-one years of age and had spent up- wards of thirty years at Tregaron. Mrs Jones was noted for her kind-heartedness and her care for all those who came in touch with her, being one of the silent workers and had always a kind word on her lips. She leaves a husband and five children to mourn their loss. The funeral took place on Thursday. A service was held at Bwlchgwynt and the remains were interred at the C.M. Cemetery. Weather.—On Sunday afternoon snow began to fall and continued all through the night. On Monday morning the in- habitants awoke to find the whole country under snow. The surrounding mountains looked beautiful. On Tuesday night a severe gale blew over the place and was followed by a downfall of rain which caused a rapid thaw. Election.—The district is astir with the news of the pending election. The con- test in the county is attracting much at- tention and both parties are working hard for their candidates. The affairs in Merthyr Tydfil has also been carefully watched at Tregaron. Mr John Rowland, a native of Tregaron, was one of the three nominees before the executive to contest the Liberal seat. He was not chosen as the candidate. Concert.—The County School held their annual concert on Thursday and Friday nights of last woek. The school hall was crowded on both nights. The programme was a miscellaneous one and every item seemed to be thoroughly enjoyed. These concerts are a feature of general interest and enjoyment in the district. Every year Mr S. M. Powell, M.A., one of the masters, prepares a drama, based on the ancient nistory of the neighbourhood. Work and energy are not spared by him in compiling the facts in the life of our ancestors and Instructing the pupils to personify the different characters. This year the drama proved to be quite as interesting as those of previous years. Another drama was also performed in these concerts under the direction of Miss Evans, assistant mistress.

PORTMADOC Collision in the Mersey.—On Sunday morning, in a fog, the Hough steamer, "Maggie Waddington," was in collision in the Mersey with the Portmadoc schooner "GJailOgweu:" bound for Liverpool with a eargo of fish from Yarmouth. Immediately following the impact, the crew of the schooner, be- ileving their vessel to be sinking, sought safety on board the "Maggie Wadding- ton." The master. Captain Evan Jones, of Borth-y-gest, however, remained on his vessel until taken off by a. lifeboat. The master of the steamer desired to stand bv the schooner, but lost her in the haze and darkness, and an hour elapsed before sha. could be picked up again. Eventually she was beached on Taylor's Bank, where the comparatively-slight damage she had sus- tained was made good, and she was re- floated in the afternoon and taken un to her destination by the tug" Conductor. °) In answer to distress signals, the New Brighton lifeboat put out to the scene of the accident, but the Formby lifeboat was already found in full operation. The Foresters.The local Court of For- esters have appointed the following as officers for the year 1910:—Chief ranger, Bro. R. J. Ptirnell- S.C.R., Bro. W O. Williams; S.W., Bro. J. Williams, 13, Lombard-street; J.W., Bro. J. Williams, Epworth Villa; S.B., Bro. R.. M. Davies, Railway-terrace; J.B., Bro. David Lloyd, printer: secretary. Bro. D. Ames: trea- surer, Bro. Griffith Williams. auditors, Bros. John Williams, Bodvean Stores, and- R. G. Roberts, Gwynfa, Borih-y-gest; medcal officer. Dr. Harry Griffith; secre tary of Juvenile Court. iBro. Evan Lloyd treasurer, Bro. W O. Williams. Appeals for Excusal.—The Urban Dis- trict Council, with Mr. J. R. Owen, chair- man, presiding, sat for some hours on Sat- urday oonsidering appeals for the revision of the general district rate on account of poverty.

iiirthe, 4tarriageb, aiti) gra he. MARRIAGES. Evans—Jones—On December 17th, at Shiloh Oapel, Abrrystwyth, by licence, by the Rev R H Edwards, Capel fcsiou, in the presence of Mr Tom Morgan, registrar, Pontrhydygroes, Mr Edward J Evans. Pantyronen, I,Iaiiafan, to Miss Sarah E Jones, Penrhiw, Capel Sion. Morgan—Davies—On the 17th December, at the Register Office, Aberayron, belClre John M Howell, registrar, Alban Morgan, Lon, Cilcentiin, and Elizabeth Davies, Penbryn- poeth, Llansantflread. DEATHS. Dayies-At Beth Seilun, Queen's-road. Aber- ystwyth, on December 21st, Mrs Phebe Davies, aged 73 years, I-lilglies-Oll December 21st, at, Ct fnllan Farm, Llanbadarn Fawr, Aberystwyth, Mary Hughes, the wife of Mr Enoch Hughes, aged 72. Interment at Llanb.idarn- Ceim-tery on Friday at 2-30. p929 Jones-Kovem1 er 16th, at "Penbryn," Swan View, Western Australia, Stephen, the second son of Mr J H Jones, Tynrltos, flan- rhystid. aged 42. 1!923 P,HTy-On December 19th, at, Sea View House, Sea View-place, Aberystwyth, Mr Kate Parry, aged IS years. ,T Richards—On December 18th, at Melrose H ouse. Smithfielr' road, Aberystwy 1,1. MrT G Richards, aged 45 years. Pl'!l,d by J. & J. Gibson, aD;) Pr.: ashed them in Terrace-road, Aberystwyth, hi the uoumy of CHrdig.s,i at LI. Stationer, High~vt,reet, Balaj and John Evans and nephew, St.sitionwp, Glanymor House Barmouth, in the County of Merioneth; and At Darul Lloyd's, Portmadoc, in the County oi Carnarvon. Friday, December 24th, 1009.

ABERYSTWYTH Petty Sessions.—-There were no cases for hearing at the weekly sessions on Wednes- day. The magistrates present were Capt. Doughton and Isaac Hookins, Esq. Tanycae Sunday School.—An illustrated lecture was given at Tanycae School on Friday evening by Mr B. T. Lloyd. Dr Ellis presided. Mr H. Humphreys gave a. cinematograph entertainment which was much appreciated. At the close Mr James Evans moved a vote of thanks to the Chairman for presiding and also to Mr Lloyd and Mr Humphreys and was seconded by Mr Evan Rowlands. Dorcas Society.—The usual distribution I of clothing in connection with the Dorcas Society took place on Thursday of last week at the Town Hall, in the presence of a good attendance of members and sub- scribers. A letter was read from the Countess of Ljurnè regretting inability to be present owing to absence from home. The information was received with universal regret, as the Countess has taken a keen interest in both societies for many years and is a constant and faithful subscriber and worker. There were present Mrs. Morgan, Nantcaerio; Mrs. Cosens, Mrs. Mrs. T. F Roberts, Mrs. Rufus Williams, Mrs. Captain Doughton, Mrs. Benbow, Mrs Miles, Mrs. E. H. James, Mrs-, D. Howell, Mrs. Mawddwy Jones, Mrs Evan Evans, Mrs William Thomas, Mrs. Jones Williams, Miss Owen, Mrs. John Evans, Mrs. Daniel Thomas, Mrs. T, Da vies, Mrs. D. Lloyd, Mrs Rowland Morgan, Miss Richards, Miss Rowley, and Miss Bess Jones. A large number of recipients arrived early, and there was a busy time until they were all attended to. About 200 articles c* cloth- ing were given. The only difficulty the members had to contend with was the eagerness of the recipients to secure their parcels. All left with happy faces, hugging their new garments and packets of tea. A pleasant feature in this year's distribu- tion was a box of children's clothing sent by Mrs. Da vies. Tanybwlch, so several small children were gladdened, as well as their elders. After all had left the members sat down to tea which was catered by Mrs. Bassett and Miss I- wley. Retirement.—It was announced at Mon- day's meeting of the Board of Guardians, that the Rev Wm. Jones. North-parade, was about to retire from the registrarship of marriages of the Aberystwyth district after fulfilling the duties of the office for twenty-eight years. Mr Jones was born at Carmarthen in the year 1820 and is therefore close on ninety years of age, but is still as hale and hearty as many a man twenty or thirty years younger. He is the oldest Calvinistic Methodist minister in Cardiganshire and nearly the oldest in the whole Connexion. He was educated at the Presbyterian College. At the age of seventeen he came to Aberystwyth and was apprenticed to Mr John Jones, cab- inet maker, after which he went to Liver- poll for three or four years. Returning to Aberystwyth, he became headmaster of the British School which was founded about ten years before and carried on by members of Tabernad C.M. Church and continued to occupy that position from 1850 to 1860. He then founded a steam packet company with the Express" which plied between Aberystwyth, Liverpool, and Bristol. The lead mines of Cardi- ganshire were then in full operation and the boat paid for herself in four years and earned a large percentage of interest. Mr Jones was ordained as a minister of the Calvinistic Methodist Church in 1860 at Neath in company with twelve candidates, only two of whom now survive—Mr Jones and Mr Phillips of Newcastle Emlyn. In his capacity of minister and registrar, Mr Jones has baptised, married, and buried a large number of people. Mr-Jones mar- ried a daughter of Mr Richard Samuel, Bridge-street, who died fourteen years ago. Of nine children, Mr James Jones survives who, having served in the excise for forty years has retired and is now living near Elgin. Presentation to Mr J. Rimmer.— There was a large attendance at the P.S.X. entertainment on Saturday when Mr J. Rimmer, of Birkdale, was pre- sented by the Mayoress (Mrs Wynne) with the certificate and bronze medal of the Royal Humane Society for gallantly at- tempting to save the lives of the two men drowned at Clarach in August last. An in-memonam certificate was also pre- sented to the relatives of the late Mr Henry Armstrong. Owing to indisposi- tion, the Mayor (Alderman E. P. Wynne) was unable to be present. The Mayoress was accompanied by Councillor j. T. Davies, ex-mayor, and Mrs Davies. An excellent programme of illustrated songs, lantern views, recitations, and grama- phone selections was gone through as fol- lows:—Hymn, "Throw out the lifeline," audience prayer, the Chairman song, "Alone on the Raft," Miss Maggie Jones: instrumental duett, the Misses Edith and Mary Hughes; gramaphone selections, Mr Ted White; song." Take me, 0 My Father," Mias Mary Lloyd Felix; piano- forte solo, Miss Elsie Roberts: song, "Children's Home," Miss Mabel Morgan; rong, "Down the Vale," Miss Maggie Davies; song, Mr J. J. Davies; grama- phone selections, Mr Ted White; recita- tion, "Yr Ystorm," Mr J. lJrytlunÏah James; song, "Daddy," Miss Pollie Jones (encored); quartette, Mr T. Morgan ard party. A number of slides sh)w::og the loss of H.M.S. Victoria were explained by 1 r James Jones, South-road. fws of Mr Rimmer, Claraeh Bay, and the certifi- cate were also shown. Mr J. T. Davies, in a speech, said he had to apologise for the absence of the Mayor through indis- position. The matter of the presentation had been taken in hand by the Chief Con- stable, who had brought it to a successful issue. He (the ex-Mayor) had known the late Mr Armstrong since he first came into the town twenty-five years ago and had never met a nicer, quieter, and more gentlemanly nerson. It was gratifying to find men who were willing to sacrifice their lives in an attempt to save others. Everybody had a duty to perform towards each other and he thought Mr Rimmer had done his duty. (Hear, hear.) The Chief Constable (Mr Edward Williams) said he was not there as the representative of the Cardiganshire Police—(laughter)— but as the representative of the Royal Humane Society. He had taken the case in hand and brought it to the notice of the Society. It would not be out of place to describe the salient facts of the circumstances. Mr Cartwright, who went to Clarach to bathe and who was not a strong swimmer, went too far out and got into difficulties. Mr Armstrong noticing the bather's position went to assist, but owing to the distance he had swam, Mr Armstrong himself be- came exhausted. Mr Rimmer, who was on shore and had been bathing, saw the incident and went to their aid, but unfortunately was not able to render much assistance. Before reaching the shore, however, Mr Rimmer also became exhausted and would have perhaps have lost his life were it not for two gentlemen who saw Mr Rimmer's position and brought him bodily ashore. He had been unable to get the names of those other gentlemen. It had been suggested that the presentation should be made at Birkdale, but Mr Rimmer agreed with him that as the accident occurred at Aberystwyth the presentation should be made there. The Rev. G. Eyre Evans said he thought that every person should be able to swim. If they asked the majority of boys in the town if they were going to bathe the answer would be "110, we can't swim." He thought it more important to teach boys and girls life saving than who was the first King of England or the last King of Judah. The true kind of life saving was that which Messrs Rimmer and Armstrong tried to do. Clarach was a favourite bathing place, but it was outside the borough limits and was not under the control of the Corporation. The Corporation had been faithful to its charge to make the bathing places as safe as possible. With the kind offer of the Rev. Percy Thomp- son, Clarach would in future be as safe as they could possibly make it. Mr Rimmer,who was received with cheers, was then presented by the Mayoress with the medaj and certificate. In response, he thanked the Society and the audience for their appreciation of his small efforts to save a man from drowning. He hoped they would extend their sympathy to the relatives of the man who lost his life. The Mayoress then presented an in-memoriam certificate to' Mr Oxdale, brother-in-law of the late Mr Armstrong. Mr Oxdale, in acknowledging the certificate on be- half of the fmtIy, thanked them for the kind words said about his late brother- in-law. and he also wished to thank the Chief Constable for taking so great an interest in the matter. A vote of thanks to the Mayoress and Mr and Mrs Davies was proposed by the Chief Con- stable who said that Captain Doughton had also interested himself in the matter of providing life-saving apparatus. Cap- tain Doughton had obtained permission from the owner of Penglaise estate to erect the apparatus and had also offered j to present a life-buoy. The Rev Percy Thompson had also offered to provide life- belts for use at Clarach. (Hear, hear.) The vote of thanks was seconded by the Rev G. Evrc Evans and responded to by Mr J. T. Davies. The Dog Show.—Mr A. J. Edwards, Crispin-street, Bishopsgate-strcet, Lon- don. writes that though his smooth fox terrier was reported to have received "v.h.c." in class 13, it was not benched on aocount of illness. The entry is marked "v.h.c." on the Judge's slip. College Dramatic Society.—A large I audience was given an enjoyable time on Friday evening when the Dramatic Society produced Mr Bernard Shaw's comedy of "You Never Can Tell" in the Examination Hall of the College, and the enjoyment was greatly enhanced by the excellence of the performances of the College Orchestra during the intervals. The performance was under the management of Professors Fleure and Marshall, Miss Fewings, Miss I F. N. Vobes, Miss E. Evans, Miss M. Morgans, hon. treasurer; Messrs. L. Bellingham, W C. Barrett, A. Whatham, D. d<e S. Thomas, ajul J. A. James, secre- tary. Messrs. Bellingham and J. A. James were the stage managers, and Mr. G. J. James prompter. The piece was appropriately mounted and the costumes pretty and artistic. The Society was to a degree at a disadvantage in following two performances at Aberystwyth by first- class London companies., at one of which Mr. Bernard Shaw, the writer, was present in propria persona. Naturally, there were shades of expression and fine points in representation which were not equal to those of the professional com- panies, but on the whole the College Society acquitted itself in such a way as not to suffer seriously by comparison. The characters were taken by Mr. S. W. Rider (Fergus Crampton): Mr. P. M. "Young (Bohan, Mr. W. C Barrett Wilch McComas); Mr. T. Campbell Jamas (the waiter) Mr C. M. Green (Valentine): Mr D. de S. Thomas (PhiLip Clandon); Miss F. Thomas (parlour maid): Miss S. Daw (Mrs. Clandon); Miss E. Edwards, North- j parado (Dolly Clandon); and Miss E. M. Edwards (Gloria Clandon). The perform- ance. including the intervals, occupied from half-past seven until after eleven and was divided into four acts. This at once shows the amount of work entailed in merely memorising the text, apart from the study of pose and position and the expression by emphasis and action of the J several characters. Perhaps Mrs. Clandon was a little too deferential in tone and demeanour for a nineteenth-century writer of books; a strong-minded woman who had eliminated love and sentiment from the affairs of life but Miss Daw, who took the part, was excellent in all other respects and at times reached a high level of histrionism. Gloria Clandon's part is a difficult one, requiring much fine acting to bring out the struggle of the daughter between the training of the mother in nineteen-century ideals for women and the longing of the father who had yearned for the old-fashioned ideals of love and home and was soured at his failure to find them in his wife. Miss E. M. Edwards took the part with grace and ability. The part of the father, soured by the unsympathetic attitude of his strong-minded wife and by the break- ing up of his home and separation from his children, and yet longing for home and love of wife and family, was taken by Mr. S. W Rider who appeared to enter best into the spirit of his role. Finch McComas, the family lawyer, though slightly lugubrious, performed his import- ant and difficult part well and earned the applause of the audience. Mr. P. M. Young, as Bchun, 0..8., acted to the life and made every point in his part tell. On lr. T. Campbell James fell the hard work and difficult acting of the waiter, and well did he perform the task and to the entire satisfaction of everybody. Mr. C. M. Green's role of Valentine was taken with ease and ability and with successful re- sults. The lighter parts of Dolly and Philip, the terrible infants and undisciplined pro- ducts of Mrs Clandon's nineteenth-century ideals, were allocated to Miss E. Edwards and Mr. D. de S Thomas who were as natural and self-possessed on the stage as if to the manner born. They kept the audience in a state of merriment and, as the author doubtless intended, supplied, with the waiter, the element of comedy. Both seemed to enter into the spirit of their parts con amore. During the in- tervals the College Orchestra, under the conductorship of Mr. iR. Maldwyn Price, performed a couple of overtures, Handel's "^Surprise Symphony," Wagner's march from Tannhauser and Gonne's Mazurka "La Cearine." Mr Price seems to be a born conductor of an orchestra. He has good material at his disposal in string and wind instrumentalists which he has suc- ceeded in combining and bringing to a high degree of proficiency. He also has the somewhat unusual power of selecting interesting and attractive, but at the same tune high-class music. Intervals are usually given up to chatter among the audience. The greater proportion of the audience, however, listened attentively to the excellent performances of the Orchestra and each piece was loudly and deservedly applauded. The "Waratah."—A sum of £2,500 has been subscribed in Australia and South Africa to make a further search for the missing liner, "Waratah." Musical.—At the recent examination in Birmingham of the Associated Board of Music, Miss Muriel Cotton, Belgrave House, Marine-terrace, was successful in passing the advanced grade in pianoforte playing. Obituary.—The death took place on Satjurday at IQlrose House, Smit)hfield- road, of Mr gliomas Gwyn Richards, at the age of forty-five years. The de- ceased was a native of Whitland and was a member of the Welsh Congregational Church. He was formerly employed as school teacher and after entering the rail- way service came to Aberystwyth about seven years ago from Glogue, Pembroke- shire, where he was employed on the G.W.R. as stationmaster, to take up an appointment as the first stationmaster on the Vale of Rheidol Railway at Aber- ystwyth. After filling that office credit- ably for three years, he joined the M. and M. Railway and served in the general manager's department and was afterward under the G.W.R. Company. He was a capable^ railway official and highly esteemeci by his employers and fellow employees. He had suffered severely from influenza and had been confined to the house for the past five weeks. Much sym- pathy is felt for the widow and children, two sons and two daughters, in their bereavement. The funeral (semi-private) took place at the Cemetery on Thursday (yesterday) morning. Obituary.—The death occurred on Sun- day at Sea View House of Mrs Kate Parry, wife of Captain J. J. Parry, at the age of forty-eight years. Deceased had been ill for some months past, but it was not anticipated that the illness was of a fatal nature. In August she con- sulted a_ specialist and on his advice went to Llandnndod, but without beneficial re- sult and on her return to Aberystwyth was practically confined to her house. Mrs Parry was the eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs John Jones, builder, Gray's Inn road, and leaves a husband, four brothers, and a sister with whom sympathy is felt. She was a lifelong member of the Tab- ernacl C.M. Church and a regular attend- ant at the Sunday School. The funeral was at three o'clock on Thursday after- noon when there was a- largo attendance of friends and neighbours, including many members of the sea-faring community. The Rev R. J. Rees and the Rev William Jones officiated. Numerous wreaths were received from members of the family and friends. The chief mourners were Cap- tain Parry, husband Mr and Mrs Jones, Gray's Inn-road, parents; Mr and Mrs Williams, Glenhursit, sister and brother- in-law Mr and Mre David Jones, Gray's Inn-road, Mr and Mrs William Jones, Gray's Inn-road, Mr and Mrs Evan Jones, Smithfieid-road, and Mr Tom Jones, Gray's Inn-road, brothers and sisters-in- law; Captain D. J. Lloyd, Mr B. Taylor Lloyd, South-terraoe, Mrs A. J. Parry, Powell-street, Mr. David Parry, Miss Maud Jones, Sea Vie-vy House; and other relatives. Fall of Snow.—On Sundav evening snow fell heavily round Aberystwyth and covered the ground to a depth of about a couple of inches. On the following morning the snow had practically all disappeared. On Tuesday night the wind blew in violent gusts from the east and damaged- a few windows. Sunshine was recorded on six days and frost on one day when five degrees were recorded. On Wednesday the wind went in to the south-west when the temper- ature ranged from thirty-three to thirty- four. Dog Show.—The Illustrated Kennel News," which, like other papers, have eulogistic notices of the recent show, says "No better body of fanciers than those responsible for this capital show oould be found. They all have 'one Ajeet in view, the comfort of exhibitors and the welfare of their exhibits. They desewtf every credit for the year's fixture which out-does all previous attempts, and we must vote Aberystwyth one of the most enjoyable shows it has been our lot to attend. The Royal Pier Pavilion makes a capital venue, being spacious, light, and warm." Christmas Market.—There was a. good show of geese and turkeys at the Christmas market on Wednesday. Good prices were obtained. Geese sold at lOd. to Is. per pound, and turkeys, Is, to Is. 2d. per pound. Obituary.—The death took place shortly before mid-day on Tuesday of Mrs Phcebe Davies, Beth Seilun, at the age of seventy- three years. She had been suffering for the past three weeks from influenza which seriously affected her heart and was' attended by Dr. Thomas and* a lady attendant. Her sudden collapse caused much surprise, as she had invariably posssessed good health and had never been ailing. After the death of her husband, Mr Humphrey Davies, J.P., Corris, sihehad a severe fall down a cliff near Abercorris, but had a remarkable recovery after an illness of six weeks. She came to live at Aberystwyth with the Rev. T. E. Roberts, Beth Seilun, on the death of her daughter, Mrs. Roberts, and during the past five ve^rs nealth and a comfort- able life. Sho was exceptionally active and always ready to do whatever she could, particularly in connection with the household, and was intensely devoted to religious services. Her loss will be keenly1 felt in Skinner-street Sunday School. She and her late husband descended from noted Methodist families in Merioneth and Mont- gomeryshire. She leaves to mourn her loss the Rev. T. E. Roberts, son-in-law; Master Humphrey Davies Roberts, only grand-child; Mr. Mathew Davies, J.P., Garthput Mrs. Davies, late of Trefeglwys • the Misses Davies, Gwynfynydd, Caersws; Mr Wilson, Gwynr'ynydd; Mr. Wilson. Maenafon and Mr. M. W. Davies, now of Beaumaris, and formerly of the N.P. Bank, Aberystwyth. The funeral takes place to-day (Friday) at Corris, leaving Aberystwyth with the one o'clock train. Football.—During the Christmas holi- days, matches will be played1 on the Smithfield Ground between the Town and Shrewsbury Engineers on Christmas Day, and on Boxing Day Swansea United, who were here about two seasons ago. will be met. The kick-off each day will be at 2-45 prompt. Temperance.—At the weekly meeting of the Wesley Guild, at St. Paul's Chapel, a debate took place on whether total abstin- ence should be a condition of church mem- bership. The Rev. LI. M organ, pastor, presided, and the openers were Miss Simon, South-road, who read a paper for the affirmative in her father's absence, and Mr J. L. Jones, Meironfa, QueenV-road. The voting resulted in favour of the affirmative Dramatic Performance.—On Wednesday evening, February 16th, a dramatic per- formance, entitled "A Snug Little King- dom" is announced to be given "at the Coliseum in aid of the Working Men's Insti- tute and Trefechan Recreation Room. Generosity.—Mr W. T. Jones, Mel- bourne, has again sent the Rev T. A. Penry a cheque for JB70 for distribution as Christmas charity to the poor of Aber- ystwyth, Llanbadarn, Pontrhydfendigaid, and Devil's Bridge. FUNERAL OF THE VICAR OF LLANYCHAIARN. t:. The funeral took place on Saturday afternoon of the Rev Richard Lewis, vicar of Llanychaiarn, whose death was announced in last week's Cambrian News." The Revs D. Jenkins, Llan- gwyrvfon; M. Jones-Powell, D.D., and Archdeacon Williams officiated. The mourners were Mr Edward Lewis, Lon- don, brother: Mr Rees, London, brother- in-law Mr Jones, Tymawr, Machynlleth, brother-in-law; Miss Wat kins and Miss Jones, Rhydyfelin; Miss Lloyd, Newry House, Aberystwyth; and Mrs Evans, Dyffrynpaith. Mr Vaughan Davies, M.P., patron of the living, and Captain T. P. Lewes were also present. Included in the attendance were the Revs. J. F. Lloyd, Llanilar; W. Headley, Llanfihamgel-y-Creuddyn; J. M. Lewis, Llanddeinol; J. R. Williams, Penrliyncoeh; D. Sinnett Jones, Aberyst- wyth Isaac Jones, Rhydyfelin G. Eyre Evans, Penparke; D. Morgan, Capel Ban- gor Messrs Richard Richards, Gwar- felin; — Ellis, Llanfarian; Richard Jones, Tyllwyd: R. J. Roberts, Llanfarian J. Parry, Glanpaith; David Jones, Troed- rhiwfronfrech: J. Davies, Llechwedd; J. Scott, Penglanowen Stephen Jones, Pen- graig; Harry Daniell, John Davies, Southgate; R. Morris, Rhydygwin- C. H. Cocks, Aberystwyth; R. E. Jones, Aberllolwyn; F. R. Darrell, Tynlone; J. Jenkins, John Jones, Penparke; John Morgan and D. Morgan, Aberystwyth. The chifdren of Penparke National School were also present under the direc- tion of Miss Clark. Wreaths were sent by Mr Vaughan Davies, M.P.; Captain and Mrs F. P. Lewes, Cwmcoediog; members of the church; and Mr and Mrs Dayrell, Tyn- lone. FOR A MERRY CHRISTMAS. As it comes only once a year, nobody has a riht to be miserable at Christmas time and nothing is too good to make an appeal to the taste and fancy of the public. For seasonable presents and necessaries the advertisements in the "Cambrian News" afford an excellent guide. Notwithstanding the bad times which have been experienoed lccaliy the tradesmen of Aberystwyth have shown their usual enterprise in the matter of providing customers with the dainties and delicacies required for the festive season. As in previous seasons, Messrs Saycell and Co., Great Darkgate-street, take the load and maintain their reputation with rows of turkeys, geese, and game which show that a great deal of time and care has been taken in selection of products from the yards of some of the best poultry dealers in the country. At No. 34, Great Darkgate-street, Messrs H. P. Ed- wards and Son, draw the attention of the public to their carefully-selected stock of meat which they guarantee as of the very best quality. Fat beats, well fed wethers, and porkers have been procured from the best feeders, including Mr J. C. Harford Falcondale- Mr J. T. Wadding- ham; Mr Lyke, Lodge Farm, Crosswood. Pigs and sheep have been selected from well-known feeders like Sir Edward Pryse, Gogerddan; Major Bonsall, Fron- fraith; Mrs Pugh, Penglog; and the Col- lege and Counties Joint Counties Farm. Those in need of seasonable Christmas dessert and fruit dainties, such as grapes, figs, apples, nuts of all kinds cannot do better than patronise Mr G. Wilkinson at his temporary shop in Pier-street; Mr James Morgan, 11, Pier-street, who also supplies fish and poultry; Mr James Vearey, 11, Northgate-street; and Mr R. Roberts, Ynyslais House, Northgate- street. Messrs David Roberts and Sons, Limited, brewers, call attention to their table ale in bottle which is light, brilliant, and in excellent condition. Bottles can be had of licensed retailers at 2s 6d per dozen imperial pints. In the establish- ment of S N Cooke, Pier-street, a store of lovely Christmas goods is on view for ladies and children in the newest toys, games, dolls, fancy baskets, alnd Paris designs for afternoon and evening wear. For confectionery, Owen's, North-parade, aavertise a large assortment of iced Christmas cakes, mince pies, plum pud- dings, with a special selection of crackers for children and grown-ups. Ward's show in Great Darkgate-street is also re- plete with every requisite of plain and ornamented cakes, gateaux, Christmas puddings, and cooked meats. In Terrace- road, Reas's Stores are well to the fore with a fine stock of high-class provisions, Wiltshire bacon, preserved fruits and York hams. At the same Italian Ware- house, wines and spirit can be had in bottles, with India pale ale and London stout in imperial pints at 3s per dozen. Mr Tom Rees, New Market Hall, is still noted for groceries and defies oompeti- tion in bacon, butter, and Caerphilly cheese. Mr J. R. James, grocer and baker, who is now established at tem- porary premises in Terrace-road, reminds the public that he has a choice selection of dainty and delicious Christmas deli- cacies tempting to the palate and low in price. Mr J. R. James's bread also pos- sesses the most wholescpme and nourish- ing qualities and is easily digested. The Maypole Dairy Company are, as usual, making the most appetising Christmas display of their three ramous specialities—butter, tea, and margarine— at their well-known branch in Great Dark- gate-street. They naturally give pride of place to their dainty tea packets throughout their establishments. In the cace of all their specialities, they have practically dispensed with hand-work in the preparation and packeting of their gooas. The shopmen and their shops and all their good things always give the impression that cleanliness nd whole- someness are the Company's indispensable preliminaries to giving the public superb quality and marvellous money's-worth. The butter, which first made Maypole Dairy's name, is now as ever i he pos- sible" value in pure butter than can be procured at its popular price. Mr J. Hywel Rees makes a. sug- gestion that ladies should nspect the dis- plays of gentlemen's requirements in his establishment and select gifts would be fullv appreciated. Among the useful presents, travelling rugs are offered as a speciality a.t 7s fd upwards. Other outfitters and drapers who advertise specialities are Masses Richards and Co., Market-street; Bradleys, Great Darkgate- 1 street; Messrs Owen and Son, Paris House, North-parade; E. Rowe and Sons, Oxford House, North-parade; Mr Arthur Owen, 5, Chalvbeate-street; Mr D. Jones, Pittville Hous.e, Queen's-road; Mr Daniel Humphreys, 8, New-street; and Mr David James, Bridge-street. Messrs Howell and Co., the Welsh Stores, Great Darkgato- street, state in their advertisement that they show the best selection of drapery goods in Wales. Mrs Hollier, Commerce House, Bridge-street, has a splendid sel- ection of millinery, ladies' underlinen, general fancy stores with toys and Christ- mas cards. After forty years, Messrs Dicks and Co., the leading hoot and shoe people in Wales, state in their announcement that they are going stronger than ever. Their establishment in Great Darkgate- street is crammed full of the finest class of boots and shoes for winter wear. Mor- ton's at their Boot Stores, 42, Terrace- road, are also showing the smartest of season's goods. Messrs D. Williams and Co. at Cambria Boot Stores, 3, North- parade, has a splendid assortment of the newest styles in modern footwear and an inspection invited. Smokers can. have all they want at Mr J. Levenson, high-class tobacconist, Ter- race-road. One of his sijecialities is one of his famous No. 1 F.V. hand-made cig- arettes. For those who love music at home, an indispensable charm, Messrs Wheatley's, Terrace-road, can supply anything from organs, pianos, harmoniums, music rolls, and mouth organs. Mr J. Purton, 1, North-parade, has novelties in pebbles and jewellery, and Mr L. G. Gobert, 15, Pier-street, makes a speciality of wed- ding rings and keepers. Cheap presents can be procured at Rowlands' Id and 6d Bazaar in Little Darkgate-street. For portraiture, groups, landscape, and all kinds of photographic work, Gyde, Pier- street, is the place to visit. Pure drugs and soent bottles of all kinds can be had at Mr Miall Jones's temporary premises in Terrace-road; Mr R. Ellis, Terrace- 1 road; Mr S. D. Doughton, Chalvbeate- street; and Mr B. Taylor Lloyd, Bridge- street. For china, glass, and earthen- ware, Mc IIquham's, Bridge-end, have the finest and largest stock in Mid Wales and have all what customers require. Everything can be had from high class dinner and tea services to an ordinary culinary article. At the" Cambrian Xews" Stores, Ter- race-road, useful presents of all kinds are on view, and the finest selections can be seen of Christmas and new year cards. The Stores are well worth a visit. Besides fancy and plain stationery of all kinds, customers can be supplied with calendars, diaries, silver and leather goods, ladies and gents' bags, glove and handkerchief boxes and hundreds of other beautiful articles suitable for presents for friends abroad and at home. There are also Scores of Christn|is novelties for child- ren, such as teddy bears, dogs, kittens horses, beautifully coloured on wood and cards. One essential feature of a merry home at Christmas is a good burning coal. For prices, householders are re- ferred to an advertisement of Mr Alfred Morris, Shrewsbury. x As the Town Council has proclaimed Monday, December 27th, as a Bank Holi- day, Mr T. R. Jones, on behalf of the Shop Assistants Association, respectfully asks the public to refrain from making purchases on that day. THE WELSH TERRITORIALS. Though arrangements have not yet been quite completed for the use of camping grounds for Terri- torials in the neighbourhood of Aber- ystwyth next July, there are strong grounds for anticipating that they will ultimately be successful and that between 14,000 and 15,000 officers and men of all arms of the Welsh Division will encamp near Bow Street andi on the banks of the Rheidol and go through training and carry out manoeuvres next summer. Mr Gough, traffic superintendent of the Cambrian Railways, rpriminarily inspected possible camping places about a month ago in the neighbourhood of Devil's Bridge, in the Valley of the Ysbvyth at Llanilar, on the banks of the Rheidol near Lovesgrove, and in the hinterland of Bow Street and Gogerddan. Major-General Francis Lloyd, Oswestry, commanding the Welsh Division, subsequently visited the sites and selected the extensive meadows on the Lovesgrove Estate, now occupied by Mr. H. P. Edwards, Great Darkgate-street, and the large upland field belonging to the Goger- ddan Estate opposite Bow Street Station. Sir Edward Pryse it is understood, fav- ourably entertainedi the project, and in all probability there will be no difficulty in securing the Lovesgrove site, Lady Evans it is also understood, being favourably disposed towards it. Both sites are ideal places for camp- ing, for while the camps will be high and) dry, above possible floods and naturally drain themselves, there are miles of open country in the rear eminently suitable for training and manoeuvring. From the head of the Gogerddan camp, where there is an ancient G-aer, the country is prac- tically open and almost treeless up to the Plynlimon range of mountains to the east. right away to Machynlleth to the north- east, and on to Ponterwyd, Devil's Bridge, and Cwmystwyth to the south. There is a stream of water on the Gogerddan camp, a sample of which has been found on analysis to be pure, and the Plynlimon water mains run under the road immediately adjoining the Lovesgrove caipP- Bow Street Station immediately adjoins one camp ana is within two mile's of the other. The and Corporation of Aber- ystwyth have co-operated in completing the arrangements, and it is understood that every opportunity will be given to the tradesmen of the town to supply the camps with provisions.

cnICCIETH Obituary.—_Mrs. D. F Evans, late of Bay View, died at the residence of her son, Mr. Chas. H. Evans, Hampton Hill, London, on Saturday^ The deceased lady had a paralyse seizure about a fortnight ago and never recoYerd the power of speech afterwards. Interment took place at Hampton Hill on Wednesday, December 22nd. Much sympathy is felt for Mr. C. Evans, who i3. well known in Criccieth and was always popular. Capel Mawr.—"Who are the more extravagant and proud—Men or Women?" was the subject duscussecl on Monday njght. in (7apel 1\1 a w" Schoolroom. Miss Jane Ellen Owen argued that men were and Mr. Teddy Morgan against. There was a majority of two in support of Miss Owen's proposition. The Town Literarv and Debating Society.—In spite of the inclement weather there was a good attendance at the weekly meeting of the Society on Tuesday night, when the subject discus-Red was .1 Jg it advantageous for small states to retain their nationalities ?" Captain Griffith. Arfon Stores, who was to open on the affirmative side net present am1 I.J1 place was taVen without previous not" e by Mr. H P. Wdli'ims The Eifion. Mr. John Williams opened on the negative side and the keen interest which has characterised all the previous debates was well maintained. The (tiMnssion was con- tinued by Dr. Lloyd Owen, Captain Drage, J.P., and Messrs Iorwerth Humphreys, Davies Hughes, Robert Davies, Rees M. Williams, J. W. Jones, J. Harlech Jones, Huw It Griffydd. The voting resulted lIt a majority of two for the affirmative. Owing to the frequent meetings in con- nection with the parliamentary election, it- was decided not to meet next week and the social gathering intended to take place next Tuesday was postponed until aiter the election. The subject oi debate for the first Tuesday in the new year will be "Is universal suffrage desirable P"- Openers Mr. Davies Hughes and Dr. H. Glaxi&tone Jones, J.P. Territorial Rifle Club.—Prize competi- tions, open to the members of the Club, took place in the Drill Hall on Saturday and on Monday and Tuesday evenings this week. The successful winners were as follows :-Shoot i ii ,(r eoinl)etitioi-i A.: 1, Cor- poral William Ellis; 2, Private Ben GreeH: 3, Lance-Corporal A. N Davies. B.: 1, Owen E. Owen; 2, Private J. C. Burnell; 3, Private Hywel E. Jones. C. 1, Ser- geant Sam Owen; 2, Lance-Corporal R- Ellis 3, Private John AVilliams- 4, Evan Humphreys; 5, Private G. D. Owen; 6, Private William Smith. D. 1, Private E. Evans; 2, J. Allen Jones; 3, William Hughes 4, T Owen Jones. Billiard-baga- telle competition: A-I, Private J. C. -ite Hi Burnell; 2, Private Hywel E. Jones. B- 1, Sergeant Sam Owen; 2, Private Ben Green. Mrs. Drage very kindly complied with the request of the oommittee of the Club to distribute the prizes, which event took place on A\ ednesday evening at the Drill Hall. Captain and Mrs. Drage very generously entertained the members to a. rmeat tea, after which the prizes, as stated above, were distributed. A social evening. followed. Before the company separated hearty thanks were given to Captain and Mrs. Drage for their kindness and to the several donors of prizes. On the proposi- tion of Captain Drage, the thanks of the Club were also given to the Hon. Sec., Private J. C. Burnell, and the Hon. Treasurer, Private Hywel E. Jones, for their services towards promoting the in- terests of the Club Debate.—At Salem Wesleyan Literary Society last week, Messrs W. Rowland Hughes and John Davies opened a debate on whether the progress of education re- quired a change in the order of religious services. The majority declared "Yes."

FAIBBOURNE The Storm.—The storm on Tuesday night was felt with great severity on this coast, some damage being done. In several [cases roofs were blown off and windows blown in. A dis- used railway carriage, used as a bathing van, was overthrown on the beach and completely wrecked. At Barmouth Junction, the large plate glass window of Mr. Mavius's shop were blown in and the stock scattered. The wind at that point was irrestistible. The family were for some hours in a state of great anxiety lest the building itself would collapse. Put Friog being well sheltered escaped with- out damage. Deferred Treat.—It has een decided to pospone the projected tea party and con- cert until after the Christmas holidays. The Fairbourne Improvement Association intend presenting each scholar with gifta on the occasion.

"CAMBRIAN NEWS" ALMANACK. Oj Friday, De-nnher :Hst. will b? giv n with each copy of the "Cjmbrian News, 'a -arga SHEET ALMAN CK, containing a List of Fairs, Local Public Officials, end a mass of other iateresc ng informs*on. Agents requiring an extra number of copies nhonld pnrl i" thH orù..rl4 early. J0 MORTON S BOOT .el STORES 12, TERRACE ROAD ABERYSTWYTH, NOW SHOWING THE 8M EiT SEASON'S GOODS FOR THM YEAR 1909.