The Cambrian News and Merionethshire Standard

Hp tnb liolnr. the Coasi. NOTICES TO CORESPONDENTS. CORRESPONDENT."—Your letter came official'v fastened with the words found open'1 on the label. AN-liaT, it originally contained is not known. i )rl I RADICAL."—It does net matter much to me which side in politics 10 in office, and I do not think it matters much to anybody else who is not inside the political ring. PUZZLSD. "—-I have always been deeply interested in religion, and I am now. I have not yet found anybody who know? anything about the past. the present, or the future, from a relig- ious point of view. The great thing k not to be afraid. "A.L."—I have never found that I was of much consequence. AVhat more can I r;.y ? SKI-VIMBR."—-I am more sorry than I can say. There is nothing that can be done. This is how the world is ar ranged. I did not arrange it, I am always, glad to remember. Do your- self what you think I should do. "A WOMAN."—-I have never looked upon women as my inferiors, and therefore I exuect the wisdom of men from them. £ A MAN."—You should not write copy for a newspaper with a lead pencil.

WINTEB. The heavy rain and hail, the high winds, and the low temperatures have given the country a very marked wintry aspect. The bleached grasses in the hedgerows tell their tale of pitiless destruction. The pines on the hills are black as pillars of coal. The bracken, dull brown., is broken and shriv- elled. Scarcely a leaf is to be seen any- where. Yes, it is winter, but not, there- re- fore, without beauty. Trees stripped of leaves are often more beautiful in their gaunt nakedness and mean more to me than when decked in leaves, and if I were an artist I would make pictures of trees in winter, and I think I would also try to depict the blanched, beaten-down grasses. The hills in winter always seem to me to stand out more distinctly than in summer, and to indicate with clearer meaning all the processes which they have gone through. In a sense they are more ghost-like. I wonder what the hills would say if they could speak. There is a sug- gest!enees about the silent flight of birds in winter that makes me realise how little I know of what is going on all round about me. Then there is the strong gurgle of the water tumbling and gliding on its way to the gea. Beneath the ashen fields and under the bark of trees and at the roots of the dead grasses there is life that will ere long begin to advance again. As I walked over the hills and along the beach and through the lanes and past the villages, I thought of the dead. I like to think of the dead. Does death mean mere to us than it means to the dead leaves and grasses? Probably not. I do not know what life means. As I passed a cottage on the roadside there was a little child. Sixty or seventy years hence that child may be wondering, as I am wondering, what the answer is to the puzzle of the .world. It is winter-beautiful-and I am glad that I have seen once more the haunts which I love and which mean so much to me. THE GEN.ERA I ELECTION It is difficult to believe, but it is a fact, that I have a-ctually not been asked by a single constituency to come forward as a parliamentary candidate, nor has even the least significant member of the Govern- ment written to urge me to seek a place in Parliament so that the State may benefit by my sor vices. This neglect is awful. Well, there are far worse things in this old world than individual obscurity, and I am not sure that to purchase notoriety at the cost of obscurity is not to give the reality for the shadow. I like obscurity. To be one of six hundred and seventy members of the House of Commons has no fascination for me, and is not worth losing the freedom of walking round Gogerddan or Nanteos, cr along Clarach beach and through the many other beauty spots which I know so well. Sixty years ago. I used to think that members of Par- liament were very great people indeed, but now I am rather dispoeed to be sorry fcr meet of them, and even for those who are conspicuously successful. The House of Commons may help a man in his business A barrister, for instance, finds it to his advantage to have a seat in the House of Commons. The heir to a peerage is wise, perhaps, in going into the House of Com- mons. He gets experience which is worth a great deal more than it costs. The well- off man who has no particular hobby finds that a seat in Parliament provides him with something to do, and as the House is one of the best clubs in the country he can 0:) it quite comfortably. For a certain number of members the House 1s a sort of workshop. The labour members, for example, are sent there by trade unions to discharge duties which are no child's play. The low.est class of mem- bers of Parliament—there are some of that sort-are on sale, not to the other side, but, say, to public companies or to anyone who can make profitable use of them and is willing to. pay the price. It is quite possible for the right sort of mem- ber of Parliament to make a living out of the position and even to save money on the job. I do not think if I had the chance to live my life over again that I wculd be a member of Parliament. It would worry me if all the Toms. Jacks, and Harrys of a parliamentary constituency had the right to come up to me and tell me that they did not agree with a certain vote I gave. or .speech I made, and, then finished up by aaking me if I would lend them five shi-hngs, or five pounds, or fifty, as the case might be. I have been reading the daily news- papers. Eight papers a day I go through, and I see that the presumption of all the papers is that their readers are fcols and do not understand what is going on. The people do see what is going on. I am one cf the people and I see. Oh, yes, I see. The present general election does not con- fuse me, or worry me, or put me into a state of doubt. I know that the rich want the poor to bear the national burdens. I also know that the pcor will follow any sort of red herring, if it is rank enough. A little flattery goes a long way with the poor person who has a feeling of contempt for his own sort when he comes out as a parliamentary candidate. Many a man would rather shake hands with a duke than give a. vote to a fellow-worker who would try to lift him out of the slough of his despair. The ignorance of the masses cf the people about politics is stupendous. What do the six hundred and seventy members of the House of Commons know about the great national and international problems of the age ? They know nothing Be- cause a man has a thousand pounds a yeal or ten thousand, he is not more intelligent than the labourer who is working for half- a-crown a day. I do not care how the election goes. The people may lose, but in the. end they will assert themselves and when they assert themselves they always win. I think will win. Take me writing here, or take you working there. What matter does it make to us who wins cr loses at the elections which are now going on? It does not matter—not a brass farthing. What do I care who is Prime Minister, or who is the Sovereign, or which side in politics has a majority in the House of Commons? The sound or the sea as it breaks on the shore is never influenced by elections or speeches. Ah. well, let the elections go on. There is in the hearts of the people a force that will keep the race on the right track for no matter hew the ways may vary the goals are always the same. SORROTVING COWS. There is no reason that I know of why cows should not be sorrowful and grieve. A farmer in Cardiganshire was summoned for selling milk which it was alleged was below the standard. The defendant's wife told the Court that the first sample was taken only a few days after they removed from one farm to another. The cows had not settled down, and she thought they were sorrowful at leaving their old home. The Bench agreed that this was possible, and decided to dismiss the case on pay- ment of costs. I think ceivs have very sad faces, but it never struck me that they may be unhappy. Dogs, of course, can be glad and sad, and cats can be vicious and affectionate. There is no reason why cows should not be sorrowful. We do not know the language of animals. MOBE FEOGBESS. I see that it is becoming unfashionable in countries where cannibalism prevails to eat one's neighbour. OBSERVATIONS. We all have longings which we are too conventional to express. Not one in a thousand of us recognises the unseen barriers which hem us in. It requires a lot of external praise and deference to enable even kings to keep up their good opinion of themselves. All religions are built on foundations of absolute ignorance. One of the delights of my life is to render service to the shabby human prig wÀo thinks, poor fool, that he is worthy of hate. The man who voluntarily takes the lowest position is beyond the reach of humiliation or degradation. I often wonder if the owners o? the estates through which I walk get anything like as much pleasure out of them as I get. I am not going to spend my life in striving to obtain that which has been denied me by the accident of birth. To many people life is little more than semi-consciousness. What would be the use of dressing a person in scarlet robes and adorning him with medals and jewels if he had to live on a desert island? PFSSY. A municipal councillor of Paris has in- troduced a proposal to tax all cats in the city. Suppose all the cats in this country were taxed, what would happen ? There are many sorts of cats. Why should not cats be taxed ? I suppose one reason is that the tax would mean the practical extermination of cats. In the night time when cats are singing the desire is strong for something more sudden than a tax. ANSWERS. A Conservative wants to know why Mr. Lloyd George sold his estate in Sussex for E30,000 and invested the money in American securities.. The answers are. he never had an estate in Sussex; he lifer sold it, and he never invested the ■nonev in American securities. Mr. Lloyd George is going to look for that estate and may find that he is the long lost hoir to a peerage! Good gracious, that would be a discovery. MOBE IGNORANCE. Dr. Aked and Mr. Edison are discussing the joys of heaven. Neither of them krcw anything about the joys cf heaven and they cannot agree. Mr. Edison does Lot believe in a hereafter of crowns and harps. I do not know anything about heaven ¡ s.. either, but if there are streets, and crowns, and harps, and houses, and gold, and strings and other material things, where do the spirits come in ? Judging from the reluctance manifested by people in reference to going to heaven, popular faith in its joys is not strong. JfORE RELATIONS. "You have married the devil's Ciau htel- and you have got to live with the old folks," declares a manifesto issued by the Stepney Labour League and the Stepney branch of the I.L.P. I never knew the devil was married, and whether he was married or not, I never heard he had a daughter. There is some queer company that v/e may drop into quite unexpectedly. I should like to know how old the devil's daughter was when she was married? She would make rather a hot sort of wife. THIS AND OTHER WORLDS. 0, yes, I know the world is beautiful- That life is grand in many well-known ways. I do not understand its mysteries And witherward it tends I cannot say. It may be that behind the storm and stress There lie1 abiding peace and restfulness, But this I know that here are joy and bliss Though there may be far better worlds than this. God's marvels have not been revealed to me, Nor do I comprehend his ways with men. I know the tragedy of mortal life, And well I know how salt are human tears Still I have revelled in the sunset's glow- Have heard the carols of the birds in spring— Have known the thrill and ecstacy of love And marched with men who fought to victory. I do not want to live this life again, Nor do I crave for life that is to be. Behind all that I know and do not know Are depths I have no faculties to scan. The ills that grieve me may be shrouded bliss, And there may be far grander worlds than this. God help me in my utter ignorance And may I learn the lessons life should teach. The Coast. J.G.

ABERYSTWYTH Welsh S0ciety,-A.t a meeting of the Welsh Society, held at the Public Library on Friday, a lecture'on unfamiliar words in the Welsh Bible was given by Mr. David Samuel, M.A. The chair was taken by Mr. T. Gwyn Jones. Mr. Samuel spoke for about an hour to an appreci- ative audience. A discussion followed in which the Chairman, Principal Roberts, Professor Anwyl, and Mr. Edward Williams took part. P.S.N.—The weekly entertainment of the P.S.N. was held at the Coliseum on Saturday night. The attendance showed a considerable increase over those of the two previous entertainments. The chair- man was Mr. J. Williams, Riversdale, Mill-street. The programme, which was of a miscellaneous character, was provided by Baker-street Welsh Independent Church, and was as follows—Hymn, audience; prayer, Mr. Kenrick; address by the Chairman; pianoforte solo., Miss Annie Williams,, recitation, Miss Lizzie Davies: solo, Miss Polly Jenkins recita- tion, Mis" E. A. Lewis; quartette, fr. Ambrose Davies and party; recitation, Miss Minnie Evans; duett, the Misses Gertie and Elsie Jones: recitation, Mr. Edwin Jones; recitation, Miss E, Davies; songs, children's choir; recitation, Miss Nellie Harries song, Mr. Davies, U.C.W. part song, Mr. Evans and party; duett, Mrs. Nesta Lewis and Miss Polly Jones; solo, Mr. Williams, U.C.W. mandoline duett, Mr. Edgar Williams and friend. Phonograph selections were given during the evening by Mr. Charles Evans. An Advertising Space.—The only defended case at the County Court on Wednesday, before his Honour Judge William Evans, was that in which Mr J. Walter Evans, 17. South Marine-terrace, claimed 12 lis. from Bradley's, clothiers, in respect of rent of an advertising space at the Cambrian Railway Station. "Blr. A. J. Hughes was for plaintiff and Mr. Hugh Hughes defended, in the absence, of Mr. W. 1". Owen through indisposition. Mr. A. J. Hughes explained that in 1907 plaintiff was seriously ill and gave up business in June when his stock was pur- chased by Bradley's, who also took the shop premises from June 18th to December 12th, 1907, at the weekly rent of 30s. In October, plaintiff's wife found there was an agreement running with W. H. Smith and Co. for an advertising space at the Station at a rent of 30s. per annum. She wrote to Mr. Griffiths, superintendent of the defendant firm, asking if they would take over the space. Oil October 17th, Mr Griffiths, during one of his periodical visits, had an interview with Mrs. Evans and made an arrangement to take over the space. That arrangement was confirmed by a memorandum signed next day by Mr. G. S. Morgan, local manager.—Mr Hugh Hughes explained that Morgan was form- erly in plaintiff's employ and had no authority to sign the agreement. The question was whether an arrangement was made between Mr. Griffiths and Mrs. Evans.—Evidence was given by Mrs. Evans who said lr. Griffiths made an arrangement and told her not to worry about it.—Cross-examined, she denied that the advertising space was included in the purchase of the stock or the letting of the shop.-)Ir. Hugh Hughes Bradley's paid you £ 750?—Mrs. Evans: I cannot tell the figure.—Mr. A. J. Hughes: In any case they had good value for the money.—Mrs Evans: They had.—Mr. Hugh Hughes: I am told differently.—Plaintiff gave similar evidence, and Mr. Hugh Hughes, for the defence, said plaintiff asked Bradley's to take over the business and came to terms with Mr. Griffiths. He contended that the advertising spaces were included in the negotiations, because defendants found it cheaper and more effective to advertise through agents. Defendant had free use of the space at the Station until their tenancy of the shop terminated in December.—John Griffiths, superintendent of Bradley's, gave evidence that he had no recollection of the letter from Mrs Evans and in his interview with her no arrangements were made for the advertising space. The only reference made to it was at the time of the negotia- tions relating to the shop. He gave no authority to Morgan to sign an agreement —The Judge summed up in plaintiff's favour and gave judgment accordingly. The Harbour and the Borough Fund.— A statement made by the Chairman of the Finance Committee (Alderman C .M. Wil- liams), at the Town Council oi). Tuesday, that there was a charge on the borough fund of £1,000 a year for thirty-five years will be news to many. It is nevertheless a fact and means that instead of having £ 3,000 a year to spend out of the borough fund, as was generally believed by the ratepayer and seems to have been acted upon by the Council in their treatment of the borough fund, £2,000 only is available annually. Some five years ago a Pro- visional Order was obtained when the Local Government Board, in view of accumulating deficits on harbour account, not only insisted on provision being made after a certain date to clear vff the accumulated deficits, but on the insertion of a clause compelling the Council to tike each year for forty years LI,000 out f the borough fund to prevent the further accumulation of arrears. That has toen done for the past five vi.ars, and there is still a period of thirty fi lTe YPHS to tun before the borough tund is relieved of that charge of £ 1,000 a year. Tne af cumu- lated deficits amounted to £ 8,997 16s 7d. \>hicli, undei the same Pro/isional Order has to be wiped off in I. years at the rate of £ 817 a year, of which period two years have run and r'■ e annual instalment has been been IJaiù. The ratepayers will be relieved of that ch irgo in nine years. For the year ended March 2.)tl1..910, the total expenditure (n (,,iit of the har- bour, including repayment of loans and interest, was £ 4,035. The -c-ce,i)ts k,ci-e £ 558 only, all told. That left a deficiency of £ 3,477, which is the loss on a year's working of the harbour. That deficiency was met by a transfer of E2,390 from general district rates and of the £ 1,000 from the borough fund, as required by the Provisional Order, the two amounts equalling the produce of a Is. 6d. rate. Last year the Council spent L320 on the harbour to earn L558. Pensions.—A meeting of the Pensions Committee was held on Monday under the presidency of Captain Dough ton. when there were seventy-eight new applications (mainly by persons hitherto in receiot of poor law relief.) Seventy-three were granted full pensions, one withdrew, one bad died. two were disqualified, and one granted 2s. a week. Masonic.—On Thursday Mr. N. H. Thomas, M.A., was installed worshipful masrer of the Aberystwyth Lbage of Freemasons. The installation ceremony took place at the Masonic Hall. The Rev T. Noaii Jones was the installing master. The W.M. appointed the fol- lowing officers :-The Rev T. Noah Jones, I.P.M. -James Rees, S.W. Rufus Wil- liams, J. the Rev Richard Williams, chaplain; J. B. Kitto, secretary; Wbr. Bro. D. Lloyd Lewis, treasurer; A. L. Rowley, S.NY. T. Stanley Roberts, J.W; Wor. Bro. W. P. Owen, D.C.; E. P. Wynne, almoner G. Dickens Lewis, l.G. Jack Garner, the Rev T. 0. Eva^.s, and W. Miall Jones, stewards; and David Jenkins, tyler. A banquet was held in the evening at the Lion Hotel when Hie gathering numbered sixty-six. Pet> Sessions.—There were no cases before the magistrates on Wednesday, except an application for a bastardy crder. The magistrates present were T. J. Samuel, mayor, and R. Doughton, Esqrs. An extension of licence was granted on the occasion of an annual social gathering at the Lion Hotel. Picture Palace.—Mr. Cheetham's Picture Palace at the New Market Hall continues to attract a large number of spectators. There was a capital attendance on Satur- day evening when all excellent selection of pictures was thrown on to the screen. Some of the scenes were realistic and excit- ing particularly one showing how a British soldier silenced a Boer gun in the South African war. The Picture Palace is largely patronized by working people and their families who. are enabled to spend a pleasant and instructive evening in a. com- fortable hali, at a low charge. 'Cello Recital.—The second concert of the U.C.W. Musical Club took place at the Examination Hall of the College on Wednesday night when a 'cello recital was given by M. Fernand Pollain, of the Lamoureux Concerts, Paris. The pro- gramme was of a first-class character and the recital was highly appreciated. Prin- cipal Roberts presided over a large attend- ance. The programme consisted of quar- tettes by the Misses Rowlands and Gwen Davies and Messrs J. Davies and Knight; Welsh quartettes by the Misses Rowlands and Gwen Davies and Messrs Tudor Wil- liams and Knight; solos by Miss Dora Rowlands and Mr. L. S. Knight; a sonata for piano, and 'cello by Madame Barbier and M. Pollain, and by a 'cello solo, M. Fernand Pollain. A pleasant and enjoy- able evening was brought to a close by singing the national anthems Monthly Fair.—The usual monthly fair was held at the Smithfield on Monday. There was a small show of cattle and few dealers present. The prices cf yearlings was from £ 6 to LB. Two-year-olds made from £9 to £ 11. Cows and calves in good demand, but only few shoyn, made from £ 14 to £ 17. In calves sold frcm tl2 to JB15. The Weather.—During the past week the weather has been unsettled, but though rain was recorded each day (on one or two days during the night only), sunshine was recorded on five days, Wednesday making a good record of sunshine. On no day did an inch of rain fall, the highest gaug- ing being 0.41, and on four days less than 0.5. The weather at Aberystwyth com- pares very favourably with that of England generally and even with that of the Continent. In France the floods have occasioned great damage, loss of farm stock, and loss of human life. In many parts of England the general election has been impeded by floods, and in the Vale of Clwyd, according to a newspaper corres- pondent, miles of the valley have been "completely obliterated." In parts of Shropshire, rain fell steadily for over forty- eight hours and over two inches of rain was recorded. The Ysgoldv.—It is proposed erecting a large Church Mission Room on the site of the old Grammar School known as the Ysgoldy. The site appears to have been 'l granted many years ago at a nominal ground rent by the Corporation for school purposes and, on being informed of the in- tention to erect a mission room on the site, took counsel's opinion and applied to' the Charity Commissioners for extension of time in which to lodge objection to the proposal. It appears that an amicable arrangement has now been arrived at by which the Mission Hall project will not be opposed ancTa portion of the Ysgoldy site will be given up for the purpose of widen. ing St. Michael's-place and the street lead- ing clown to the Harbour. Personal.—Dr. Harries, Grosvenor House, has been seriously ill from pneu- monia and bronchitis, but is now making satisfactory progress towards recovery. Ir. W. P. Owen.. solicitor, was taken ill on Wednesday, but was much better on Thursday. Debate.—On Tuesday evening the mem- bers of Salem, Shiloh, and Tabernacl Lit- erary Societies took part in a united de- bate at "Shiloh on Is science an aid to religio .?" The affirmative was taken by Mr 1). C. Rowe (Shiloh), Mr H. Hughes (Salem), and Mr Dewi Morgan (Tab- ternacl); and the negative by Mr Tl R. JlÚnes (Shiloh), Mr D. Davies (Tabernacl), and Mr J. H. Richards (Salem). Miss Sophie Evans, Mr Wm. Thomas, and Mr Isaac Jones also took part. The major- ity voted for the affirmative. There was a large attendance, presided over by the Rev lL J. Rees. Christmas Market.—By an advertise- ment it will be seen that the Christmas market will be held bn Thursday, Deoem- ber 22nd, and that Monday and Tuesday, the 26th and 27th, will be observed as bank holidays.

NOTES FROM ABER AYRON. Mr E. L. Jones of Troedyrhiw, Glam., late of David'si Well, Ffosffin, Aberayron, has passed the London B.Sc. examination. This is an achievement for which all his friends heartily congratulate him. The sad news reached the village of Aberarth on Tuesday, the 6th December, that Capt. Jones, late of "Gowan" Bank, Aberarth, had died at Baltimore, at the age of forty-eight years. A few years ago, he accepted a position in that city, in the employment of Messrs. Christopher Furness and Company of West Hartlepool, as superintendent of the Neptune and r urness lines. Previous to leaving this country, he married Miss Price of Morfa Mawr,, sister to Alderman E. J. Price. They formed a happy home in their adopted country. There are two children of the marriage. The news will evoke much sympathy for the widow and children and their people and for his mother who lives at the old home at Aberarth, and for his sisters and brothers and their many con- nections. Captain Jones was taken ill on the 19th November. Dr. Joyce, his medical attendant, advised his removal to the hospital on the 24th November, where he died on the 6th December from hcemmorage on the brain. A meeting of managers of the Aberayron and Aberarth Council School was held at the Council School, Aberayron, on Thurs- day, the 1st December. There were present the Chairman, Messrs J. R. Evans and J. Roberts, Aberayron; Messrs E. T. Davies, J. Williams, J. Jones, Union, and Roland Pugh, Aberarth; Mr. B. C Jones, clerk: and Mr. Dan Jenkins, C.M. The question of shelves for the Aberarth School Library was relegated to a committee of the Aberarth members, and the matter of selection of books was adjourned till after a head teacher for Aberarth School was appointed. The ordinary business was transacted. One of the most unique of football matches in the whole history of the matches of past centuries was played at Alban- square Field on Wednesday, the 2nd Decem- ber. It was a match played between a team composed of ministerial students of the C.M. Theological College, Aberystwyth, and a team composed exclusively of mem- bers of the Tabernacle C.M. Church, Aber- ayron. Looking at the situation from the standpoint of the traditional deacon, the only creditable feature in the affair is, that the preachers were beaten by seven goals to nil. There is the consolation left to those whose souls have been exercised by this latest phase of defiance of the letter, that the preachers are less proficient in these acts of levity than ordinary members. Here, too., we have the seven-fold superiority of the pew over the pulpit established by acknowledged tests. It has been held by many, and whispered in safe places, that the pew does excel the pulpit in the cardinal virtues of faith, hope, and charity. The question intrudes itself as to whether the measure of excellence is not parabolically indicated by the result of this tournament. The match provokes all sorts of questions and reflections. The swift passage out of reckoning of arbitrary formularies which were observed by the Calvinistic Methodists with greater rigidity than the observance of the moral code even, is hereby very clearly exemplified. The wearers of phylacteries and the babblers of connexional shibboleths, will bemoan this example of impropriety. Nervous people, perhaps, should not be deliberately shocked. They may die of fright, and certain juries would return a verdict of manslaughter. But if by the symbolical death of emaciated soufs, we did at last arrive at what is real, and did punctuate it; then that too would be for the good. But if the realities are not reached and we give up the semblances, there remaineth neither solid food nor husks. Let there be hope that the symbol of the rapid changes of the times which is commented upon may indicate a spirit which will do away with all appearance and shams and will greet only the sub- stance. There were only a very few people at the Town Hall on Monday, the 5th Decem- ber, and still there was in the room an eiectric atmospnere, as it a great thing was happening, or going to happen. That great thing was an intangible substance. There was no pomp or ceremonial to put into visible form and shape the great thing that was being invisibly transacted. The Sheriff (Mr. John Thomas) was there it is true, but he wore no insignia of office. Still, he was the Sheriff, and that did count. Again, there was the Under Sheriff (Mr. F. R. (Roberts) who is insepar- ably connected, in the mind, with weighty public official transactions. Mr. Vaughan Davies, now a venerable hero of many fights, moved restlessly about the room. We were in the process of electing a mem- ber of Parliament at one of the most momentous turning points in history. Will there be anyone to challenge Mr Vaughan Davies's claim to the seat? Shall we do the work—those named, and ir. Ivor Evans, Mr. William Davies, Mr E. Lima. Jones, Mr. John Hugh Jones, Mr. J. R. Evans, and Mrs. Morgan—or must we call' in the thousands of electors who are now straining their eyes and ears for the signal which must go from this spot to decide the issue ? The wait from twelve o'clock nocn to two o'clock p.m. is long and tedious. Still, we must wait. Perhaps at any moment a raging, panting, motor car may pull up at the door and from it there may emerge an excited lawyer and another man, carrying with them three hundreds of pounds worth of bank notes, which is the pledge that the challenge is meant and accepted. This impending possibility put reality into the sombre vigil. The stroke of two broke up the tension. Mr. Yaughan Davies passed into the House of Commons as the second beat of the clock reverberated. The Sheriff put his name to the writ, which gave to the proceedings a solemn and far-reaching potency. The writ was put in charge of the Postmistress. Thus did Cardiganshire select its member on December 5th, 1910. Why was there no opponent? The answer one hears on all sides is, "Because no sufficient amount of money to pay the costs could be got from the Conservative headquarters." Then another question crops up, "Thy this again?" Possibly one reason for this was that there was no. in- fluential sponsor for any one of the eligible candidates. It is alleged that the Bishop of St. David's stood in this position on a previous occasion. It requires some strong influence to release a sum of R700 or more even from the party coffers. There must be some good reason for spending so con- siderable a sum. And there is very little encouragement to do so in the case of Car- diganshire. The Radical majorities are increasing time after time. Constituencies are often fought for the simple reason that a. protest should be recorded, without the least chance of ousting the sitting member. But a protest, to be of any good, must be dignified and united. And here, appar- entlv, lies the real difficulty. There was no one within reach around whom the Conservative narty could rally. The candidate should have some Cardiganshire blue blood in his veins, or he should possses conspicuous talent, and there seemed to dawn upon the Conservative Association in time that these qualifications were not forthcoming. The people who are always L anxious for an election for obvious reasons, were unable to move the large Conserva- tive landowners to action, and without some such help how could the party leaders in London be moved ? The absence of the names of such people as Colonel Howell, Mr. Morgan Richardson, Mr. Harford, rl Major Price Lewes, Sir E. Pryse, Capt. Lewis, Mr. George Pryse, the Bonsafls, and others from the published reports of those who took part in- recent Conservative meetings was noticeable. The people out- side'these ranks have not vet been able to give any striking account- of themselves in political contests in Cardiganshire. Perhaps because the common people must have a common cause to fight for. Mr Owen Owen, M.A., chief inspector f'or the Central Welsh Board, Mr. Robin- son, assistant inspector, Miss Thompson, and Miss Laddie Price (daughter of the late Principal Price of Bangor Normal College), inspectresses, visited the County School for the triennial inspection on Thursday, the 1st December. At four o'clock, they were met by Major Price Lewes, Dr. John Davies, Mrs. Munro Hughes, Mr. E. Lima Jones, managers; Mr. C J. Hughes, headmaster; and Mr. B. C. Jones, clerk. A free discussion was invited into all that pertained to the report which the inspectors made there and then as to staffing, the individual work of the staff, the time table, the apportionment of work, the results, possible improvements in arrangements and methods, etc., etc. It is slow that progress can be made. The new laboratory and work room were given a very good word by the Assistant Inspec- tor. Some of the teaching was also emphatically commended. Drawing, which is being taken by the whole school, was generally praised. The Managers were asked to. purchase and hang up at con- venient vantage places copies of some nrst-class pictures, pictures which showed the sea were named as a means of culti- vating the gifts for drawing which many of the pupils possessed. The path leading up to the School was mentioned by the Chief Inspector as requiring attention. All people recognise this. It is rough, wet, slippery. It is everything it should not be. It is bad for children's feet. It is bad for children's shoes. This means, too that it is bad for children's cons.titutions. Will the Urban Council hurry on the work they propose to do.

TREGARON. Pensions.—At a meeting of the Pen- sions Committee on Tuesday, Mr R. S. Rowland, Garth, presiding, seventeen full pensions were granted. Of these, seven were paupers who will be eligible at the beginning of January to receive pensions after the removal of the pauper disqualification. Bankings.—Mr. Harold Gibbs, of the L. and P. Bank, Aberystwyth, has re- ceived official intimation of his appoint- ment as sub-manager of the branch at Tregaron. He will take up residence in the new premises on January Jst. Mr Gibbs, who is the second son of Alderman W. Gibbs, J.P., Portclew House, Pem- brokeshire, commenced his career at Gray's Bank, Essex, in 1896. He is highly popular in Tregaron where he has acted as clerk in charge of the local branch for the past twelve years. Death.—The death took place on Mon- day of Mr. George Williams who lately became an inmate of the Workhouse. His funeral took place on Wednesday when in- terment was made at the Parish New Cemetery. 1 z_- Rainfall.—A heavy downpour of rain occurred in the district the last few days and the rivers are overflowing their banks. The top of Garn Gion has been coated with snow. Guild of St. Caron.-On Thursday even- ing, the weekly meeting of the Guild of St. Caron was held at the National School- room under the presidency of the Rev. D. M. Da vies, vicar. An address was given on "Life in New Zealand" by the Rev. J. Humphries. The speaker gave an inter- esting account of lire in New Zealand and exhibited views of the scenery- The lecture was thoroughly enjoyed. Musical Class.—The musical class under the auspices of the Cardiganshire County Education Committee started on Wednes- day evening of last week. The instructor for the session is Mr. J. T. Rees, Mus. Bac., Penygarn. There were not many present at the first lesson which was on the theories of music. Mr. Rees, in open- ing the class for the season, gave an inter- esting explanation of the derivation of the staff notation. A good number attended the second lesson on practical music. The cantata for this year is Moses, the Deliverer," by T. Mee Pattison. This class will, no doubt, prove a boon to con- gregational, as well as every other sing- ing, and it is hoped that many more will attend the class in future. Y Gymanfa Ganu.—The working com- mittee of the singing fes-tival of the northern divison met at the C.M. Com- mittee (Room on Tuesday afternoon when the following representatives were present: —The Rev. J. Owen. Blaenpenal; Messrs. J. Evans, Cefnbanadl; E. "Evans, Aeron View: D. Jones, Tanbwlch; T. Hughes, Blaenafon; G. T. Lewis, M.A., D. Thomas, C.M., and M. Blodwen Evans, secretary. The gymanfa was discussed and delegates were appointed from the several churches to visit all the churches of the division on behalf of the committee to urge them to further the success of gymanfa singing, as well as Caniadaeth y Cyssegr. New delegates were appointed and the Secretary was instructed to inform the churches. In the absence of the Rev. J Bow en, Bont., the chair was occupied by the Rev. J. Owen, Blaenpennal, the ex-chairman Monthly Marker.Tlio last monthly market for the year 1910 was held on Tuesday. The attendance was exception- ally good, considering the unfavourable weather. The demand for small pigs was good, and a satisfactory supply of cattle was also brought for sale at this market. Games.-On Thursday of last week, St. David's College second eleven visited Tre- garon County School eleven to play a foot- ball match on the grounds of the County School. The contest was a keen one, although the grounds were in an unfavour- able condition. The game was won by the homesters and the result was two goals to Lampeter, nil. On Saturday, the Aberyst- wyth U.C.W. second hockey team visited Tregaron to play the County School team. The former were stronger and better matched, but the home team played hard and combined exceedingly well. Aberyst- wyth scored four goals to Tregaron's three. After the match, all members were enter- tained to tea by the staff of the school. Missionary.—On Friday afternoon, at the C.M. Chapel House, the .work of open- ing the missionary boxes and the emptying of their contents for the year was done by Miss Morgan, Brynhyfryd. and Miss Jones, Emporium, Messrs J. D. Jones, Brenig-terrace, S. Jones, Bryn Teifi, and D D. Williams, Gwynfa. This year the collection was less than that of last year which amounted to E25 odd. The amount of this year's collection was L23 5s. After the counting, all of whom who had taken part were provided by the local Women's Mission branch with tea at the C.M. Vestry. The tables were tastefully decor- ated with flowers. Tea was provided by Mrs. Dr. Lloyd, Mrs Edwards, Nantstal- wern; Mrs. Lewis, Arwel; Mrs. Williams, Brenig View: Miss Jones, liar House Mrs Thomas, Wern Villa; Mrs. C. Evans, and others. Mrs. Williams, Gwynfa; Miss Lloyd, Glanbrenig; Miss Williams, Ystrad: Mrs Jones, Brenig-terrace; Mrs. Evans. Albion and Mrs. Evans, Werna presided over the tables. After tea, the Christmas tree was unveiled, and great was the astonishment of the younger people at the costly and beautiful presents hanging thereon. This year the Christmas tree was given by Mrs G T Lewis, Arwel, president, and the last two years Mrs. Dr. Lloyd was the donor. Credit is due to Mrs. Lewis for providing it. After the tree was cleared of its ornaments, several of the ladies addressed the meeting. The officials for the current year are—President, Mrs. Williams, Brenig View; treasurer, Mrs. Thomas, Wern Villa; secretaries, Misses Jones, Emporium, and Morgan, Bryn- hyfryd. Votes of thanks were accorded t(, all who had taken part in the meeting. Presents.—The following is a list of presents received by Mr. and Mrs. Sam Jones, Pentre, on the occasion of their marriage:—Mr. and Mrs. Davies, Coed (parents of the bride), cheque. Mr. J. P. Davies (brother), cheque. Misses Kate and Ruth Davies (sisters), ironing box. Mr. and Mrs Davies, Blaenhirfaen, pair of sheets. Mr. and Mrs. Jenkins, Compton House, bed ticking. Mrs. Capt. Parry, Compton House, cheque and pair brackets. Miss Peggie Parry, Compton House, pair of ornaments. Mr and Mrs. Richard Jones (parents of the bridegroom), house- hold linen. Miss Mary Jones (sister of the bridegroom), cheque. Miss Jane Jones (sister of the bridegroom), cheque. Mr. John Jones (brother), cheque. Jr. Tom Jones (brother), cheque. Mr- ,J.tl Mrs. Tom Jones, New Inn (uncle), Ponterwyd, tea service. Mr and Mrs. Davies, Ellen Cottage (aunt), pair of sheets. Mrs Jane Jones, Pentre (granclmother), teapot. Mr and Mrs Williams, Caron Mill (mcle), table lamp. Mr. and Mrs. Griffiths, Fron Villa, white counterpane. Mr. rnd Mrs. Griffiths, Cehiresgairfawr, cash. Mr and Mrs. James, carrier, kettle. Mrs. John Evans, Pentre Isaf, half-dozen enps and saucers. Mrs. Richard Jones, mason, half- dozen tea plates. Mrs. Edwards, Nant- stalwern, half-dozen dinner knives. Miss Mary Evans, Brynygog, pair of pictures. Mrs. Margaret Edwards, Pentre haf, pair cf towels. Mrs. Davies, Cross House, bellows. Mrs. Dr. Lloyd, Llys Einon, cheque and counterpane. Miss Hannah Davies, Old Tygwyn, saucepan. Mrs. Jones, Surgery, cash. Miss Mary A. Morgan, Cammer Fach, teapot. Mrs. Jones, Wenallt Arms, cheque. Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd, Maesllyn, table cover. Miss Elizabeth Rowlands, Talbot, counterpane. Miss Jane Rowlands, Doldre, pair of orna- ments. Mr. D. Davies, Caener, cheque. Mrs. Davies, Penlap, cheque. Mrs Bebb, Caener, half-dczen tea service. Mr and Mrs. Jones, Treflyn, half-dozen' tea service. Mr. and Mrs. Jones, Brenig- terrace, teapot and hot water jug. Mr. and Mrs. Jones, Aeron House, half-dozen table knives. Mr. and Mrs. Morgan, North End, pair of pillow cases. Mr. and Mrs. Edwards, Glangorphen, set of pillow- slips. Miss Mary Evans, Bryn-y-gog, pair of towels. Mr. John D. George, Treflvn Fach, cheque. Mr David Jones, Nanty- garth, cheque. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas, Wern Villa, pair of lace curtains. Messrs Johnnie and Archie Thomas, pair of towels. Miss Nicholas, Carmarthen, d'oyley. Miss Winnie Evans, Wern Villa, table cloth. Miss Mary Jane Rees, Doldre, pair of towels. Mr. and Mrs. Williams, Rliydyr- Onen" toilet set. Mr and Mrs Davies, Mardy, table cloth. Mr. and Mrs. Parry, Maesllyn Cottage, lamp. Miss E. Davies, Corner Shop, cheque. Mr. Dan Jones, Fro Villa, table lamp. Mrs Evans, Llany- byther, cheese stand. Mrs. Cole, Llany- byther, pair of pictures. Mrs. Evans, Castle House cash. Mrs. Evans, hair- dresser, pair of sheets. Mrs. Jones, 2, High-street, pair of sheets. Mrs Morgan, Aberdwr, cash. Miss Hughes, Tygwyn, cash. Mrs. D. Rowlands, Wauubant. Doldre, cheque. Mr and-Mrs. Williams, New Bush, half-dozen tea spoons. Mrs. Jones, Caebalcog House, pair of orna- ments. Miss Kate Evans, Tanrallt, cheese stand. Mr. Walter Morgan, Fleinog, pair of towels. Mrs Lodwig, Pentre, two pairs hand-made stockings. Mrs. Davies, Glangorsfach, pair of towels. Mrs. Davies, Penlan, cheque (second). Mrs Davies, Tivy Side, cash. Miss Charlotte George, Doldre, pair of ornaments. Mrs Morgan, Talbot Hotel, hearthrug. Miss Davies, Bryn Awel, pair of pillow slips. Mrs. Jones, Post Office, half-dozen knives and forks. Miss Margaret Jones, Post Office, half-dozen tea spoons and sugar tongs. Mrs. Thomas, Llanvbvther, five yards flannel. Mrs. Thomas, Victoria House, pair of towels. Mrs. Thomas Rees. Bwlchyrhiw, cash. Miss Evans. Llany- byther, nair of stockings. Mr. and Mrs. P. W. Rees, C.M., cash. Mrs. W. iBees, 7 Glangro-coftages. cash. Mrs. H- H- Jones, Ardwyn House, half-dozen dessert knives. Mrs. Morgan, Myrtle Cottage, bread tray and clothes brush. Mr John Daviesi, Argoed Fach, cheese stand- David Davies, Trebecca, cheque. Miss Maggie Williams, Lisburne House, break- fast cruet. Mr. and Mrs. Woosnam, Towy, half-dozen dessert knives. Miss Richards, late Glanrafon Uchaf, jam dish. Mr. Rees Jones, Emporium, table cover. Miss Margaret Evans, 6, Station-road, cash. Miss Ann Jones, Pantcoy. cash. Mr. Lewis Lewis, Mill-court, cheque. Mr Sam Evans, New Quay Road, inkstand, Mrs. Williams, Ystrad Caron. arm chair, Ir. Charles George, Doldre, chair. Mr. and Mrs. Williams. Railway Cottage, cash. Mrs. Davies. Pendine Cottage, sugar basin and cream jug. Mr. Jenkin Owen, Pen- rallt, cash. Mr. H P. Evans, Werna. cash. Miss Williams, Stanley House, dessert spoons. Miss Morgan, 'Ivy Bush, pair of carvers and steel. Mrs. Lloyd.' Penybont, cash. Mrs. Davies-, Penrodyn, pair of pictures. Mr. David Evans, Tyn- Waen, cheese stand. Miss Morgan, Bryn- hyrryd, pair of lace curtains. Miss Mary Hughes, Ystrad Caron. counterpane. Mr and Mrs. T. Evans, Station-road, pair of pictures. Mr. Rowlands, Brynwernen cash. Mrs David Hughes. Tyccinol, Rhos- gelligron, table lamp. Mrs. Thomas. Pen- lantach, Llangeitho*, tureen. Mrs Evans. Chapel-street, half-dozen tea spoons. BOARD OF GUARDANS, Tuesday, De- cember 6th.-Present: The Rev T. R. Davies, Llanddewi, chairman; Mr D. J. Williams, Argoed; the Revs D. M Davies, Tregaron; D. G. Davies, Blaen- pennal Messrs David Davies, Wern- V'™ J^hn Evans, Llanbadarn- M. LI. Williams, Ystradmeurig; D. D. Evans Llanio; j W. Davies, Llangeitho; w! Morgan, Nantcwnlle; David Jenkins Pontrhydfendigaid; E. R. Lloyd, Gartheli; Evan Evans, Lled;rod Lower; Thomas Jones, Doit hie; W. Owenj Lied rod Upper; Jenkin Lloyd, clerk; M. Morgans, master; Rees Rowlands' relieving officer; and Peter Williams' treasurer. relieving officer; and Peter Williams' treasurer. Obituary.—-The Master reported the death of an inmate named George Wil- liams, fifty-eight years of age. He had been ill since he was admitted in Febru- ary. It is understood that he was a native of Dolgelley. DISTRICT EDUCATION COMMITTEE. Ttie-,da.y. -Present: Messrs Edward Evans, Aberystwyth, chairman- D. L. Jones, D. J. Williams, R. S. Rowland, Lcdwick Jones, W. J. Llovd, J R Jones, clerk; and the attendance officers. Lledrod.—It was agreed to call the Architect's attention to the delay in com- pleting repairs at Lledrod School and he was directed to make a reoort. was directed to make a reoort. Tanygarreg.—Five applications were received for the headship of Tanv°-arre<r School m the place of Mr David Davies^ who has remored to Eglwysfach. One of the applicants had withdrawn. It was agreed to recommend the follow-ing as a sh.-yrt list for the consideration of t)he Finance Committee:—David Evans, Pen- cader, now at Blaenau Festiniog and Miss Pengwern Jones, headteacher at Uwchvgarreg, near Machynlleth. Attendance.—The percentage for the month in the upper district was eighty- seven and in the lower district, 88-1.

MACHYNLLETH. County Court.-The bi-monthly County Court was held on Tuesday, before his Honour Judge William Evans. There were no contested cases. Journalists.—A meeting of the Aber- ystwyth and Montgomeryshire branch of the National Union of Journalists, was held on Saturday at the Lion Hotel, Machynlleth, Mr J. D. Spencer presid- ing. The business included the readino- of a paper entitled "Random Remarks about Copy" prepared by Mr R. H. Lremer, of Cardiff. '\nrn llHal11.- — fe'v P^ces of the size of Machynlleth are blessed with the ad- vantages which can be derived from the new Drill Hall, and the members of the Territorial force deserve to be congratu- lated on their good fortune. A well equipped gymnasium is provided and ex- ercises are given twice a week. The men also have comfortable quarters in which to spend their leisure hburs Election Results. The contest in Mont- gomery Boroughs naturally adds zest to the interest of local Liberals in the re- sults of the General Election. The re- sults are announced nightly to large crowds in the Town Hall under the humorous chairmanship of Dr W. R. Wil- liams. The proceedings are enlivened by songs and speeches. PETTY SESSIONS, Wednesday, Decem- ber 7th.—Before T. W. Bonsall, Esq. Dr. A. O. Davies, Dr. W. R Wil- liams, and Dr Edwards, Colonel Norton liams, and Dr Edwards, Colonel Norton Captain Walton, Richard Rees, Richard uillart, and Edward Hughes Esqrs AppHcatiorii.-An application' made by Mr H. Meredith Roberts fbr the transfer of the licence of the Red Lion Irn Com- Mr H. Meredith Roberts fbr the transfer of the licence of the Red Lion Irn Com- mins Coch, to Mr Richard Pugh, son of S i ^n-1SCe' Was granted. —-Superin- tendent Wi hams said he would object to the renewal of the licence at the Brew- ster Sessions. Game.—Joseph Breeze, Bronmeirion Aberangell, was charged with having killed game withj&ut a licence.—P C D Evans, Cemnies said that on November 19tli he saw defandant with a gun and a 19L1I he saw defandant with a gun and a hare in his possession. Witness got t:> within ICO yards of defendant on the road leading to Aberangell. Defendant said he had come from Tynllechwodd and said he had permission, but failed to produce a written permit, but said he had a verba authority.—Defendant was fined 103 and costs. m irespassing..—x]los. O. Hughes, Pandv Llanbrynmair, was charged with having trespassed in search of conies.—Mr. Ecb mund Gillart, who appeared for tlilÐ prosecution, said the offence was alleged x f" comm'tted on November i ill1' r, i- should have been November 12th. Defendant, asked if he consented to the date being altered, replied that he did not care and the case was t'hen heard. —John Morris, under-keeper in the em- ploy of Air Downing, said that on Xov- emoer 12th he was on duty at Cwm- ffvnon dingle feeding pheasants. After having fed the pheasants, he went to the coverts and saw three men in the field of Pwllmelvn. Defendant was one of the men. There were rabbit nets spread over the holes. There was also a ferret which defendant picked up. He asked if they had authority to Tie there; if sso, to produce it. Hughes said he had gone there with Jarman. Witness told them to clear off the ground and went to Jar- man s farm. Witness saw The tenant of Pwllmelvn who said he had not given per- mission. defendant said lie had the summons on Monday and thought he ought to have had more time than that. No rabbits came out.—Dr Davies: That is unfortunate. (Laughter.)—Fined 10s. including dc-sts. Dismissed.—Thomas Evans, Byrdyr M-hysarrog, was charged by P.S. Davies with havmg stolen a check rein, valued at 6s. ocl.—Mr Woosnam appeared for the defence—The hearing of the case com- menced at 11.30 and lasted until five T>?-CI —J°hn William Parry, farmer, Rhiwhvyfen, said he was at Machynlleth on June 15th last with a horse and cart and had a plaited leather check rein. He remained in the town until six o'clock, and on preparing to return flound that the check rein was missing. The rein produced by P.S. Davies was his pro- perty and the one he lost that day and was worth 3s. 6d. There were two or three other horses in the stable when he put his horse in, but there was only one horse in when he left. He sa.w Mr Evans that day. He had had the rein in his possession for three or four years and had bought it from Mr Edwards, saddler, at Machynlleth. The plait was done by Mr Owen, Hafodygraig.—By Mr Wioosnam: He had known Mr Evans for many years. He was prepared t);, swear the rein produced was his property. He had another rein made since which was plaited like the one he lost. He could pfct identify that as well as he could identify the one produced. He immedi- ately identified it when it was shown him.—Samuel Ingram said he was a ser- vant in the employ of defendant, having entered his service last May. His em- ployer one day brought a rein into the stable and said he had bought it second hand from a saddler. He asked witness if he had a guess as to what it was worth, and he replied it was Ytjrth 2s., and his employer said he had given 2s. 6d. for it. Witness put it in the stable on the traces. He had used it on several occasions. The day it was handed to the rblice, 'he was at Machynlleth and put his horse up at the Blue Bell stable. After proceeding about a mile on his way home, he was overtaken by P.C. Jones, and the rein was on the horse at the time. He asked whether he might take possession of the rein. The rein produced was that handed him by his master and the one handed to P.C. Jones on the 30th of last month. The rein had been in constant use since it was brought by his master. He tolcl his master on (his return that the police had taken the check rein and he said lie did not know why they had taken it. His master told him the previous evening (Tuesday) tic say that day that he had J made a mistake, otherwise he would be in gaol.—By Mr Woosnam: His master was very much surprised at the rein hav- ing gone.—Humphrey Davies. licensee of the Blue Bell Inn, said some time in June last Mr Parry told him he had lost a !,c-' n. Witness took tfhe bridle off the aorse and put it in the far Corner of the stable. Witness reported the matter to the police that night. The rein pro- duced oy Sergeant Davies was the rein on the horse the day Ingram put the horse m the stable on November 30;h. P.C. R E. Jones said he overtook Ingram on the Forge road, near Penffordd, with a cart anu two horses belonging to the defend- ant. On the leading horse was a rein answering "Gliù description of the rein lost Witness took possession of it. Inoram rnaae a statement. He saw defendant at L/luestj'rhc.s on December 3rd. He did not tell defendant what the boy had said. Defendant said he had nothing to say and what the boy told him was a mistake and that he misunderstood him. By Mr W Josnam: On November 30th, witness went into the stable with the previous witness and saw the rein on the horse in the stable. He knew Ingram was town and afterward went after him and caught him up. The reason he did not stay in the stable was because he wanted to see Sergt. Davies.—P.S. Davies said he visited Byrdyr Farm about seven o ciock on November 30th, and a little distance from the house met defendant to whom he spoke. Defendant said ho was Coming down' to see him about his rein. He said he would like to know w*ho had the right to take his rein off his horse on the road. Witness told him what was done was done by his (witness's) instructions and he was responsible for them. He also told him the rein answered the description of the one miss- ing from the Blue Bell Inn some time last June, belonging to Mr- Parry, Rlhiwlwy- fen. Defendant said it was his rein and that it was there at Byrdyr before he went there seven years agG, having be- longed to his brother who is now in South Wales and who gave it to him about tivv,, years ago. Witness afterward saw Ingram in the presence of defendant. On the first of this month, defendant visited the Police Station and said he would know it in a minute, as he had put a stitch near the buckle. Witness pro. duced the rein and defendant looked at it and said it was not his. Witness then told him that it had been identified by Mr Parry as his rein.—At this stage the Bench retired for deliberation and on their return said they would like to hear the case for the defence.—Defendant elected to be dealt with summarily and pleaded not guilty.—The Bench atferward retired for an hour and on their return the hearing was resumed.-Defe-ndant gave evidence and said Ingram entered his service in May. He told him there were reins hanging up in the stable and to take the cart to town. He told him that he had bought the reins on the street. The reins produced were the ones referred to in the conversation, and had recently been repaired for him by the saddler. He had three check reins, but only one was plaited. He gave Ing- ram the plaited one which was kept in a box in flhe house. The plaited rein ori- ginally belonged to his brother, Edward Evans. There were also in the box some stars for the horses' heads. The things were banded him by his brother in Mardh,1903; but he had used them before his brother gave them to him. Price Humnhreys, a former servant, had pre- viously taken them from the box. There was a crack in h; plaited rein and he had put a stitch in it. On November 30th, lie went with Ingram to Talbont- drain with a cart and two horses, and the plaited check rein was on the lead- ing horse. Ingram afterward proceeded to Machynlleth and told him what had happened on his return home in the- ing, and he (witness) was very savage. When Ingram returned home and said what had happened, he told him he had made a mistake. He saw P.S. Davies next day and he produced the rein. Wit- ness said the rein was not his and looked for the stitch, but there was no stitch there. He could dot find a plaited check rein in his house since that was taken away from Ingram. He did not tell In- gram the previous evening that unless he said he had made a mistake he would go to goal.—.Replying to P.S. Davies defendant said his brother wasn,Aprcsent in Court. He resided in South Wales, but he did not know Ms address.-Mrs Mary Hughes, sister of defendant, and wife of Henry Hughes, Lluestyrhos, said she knew there were things in the house belonged to her brother EJdward. In- cluded in the things was a leading rein. It was a plaited one, similar to the one produced.—Rifchard Price Humphreys, Llechweddmawr, Uwchygarreg, formerly in defendant's employment, said defend- ant had three check reins; one of wbicn was plaited. Whilst at Byrdyr he went to help Humphrey Jones, Tyddynplas, and had a check rein on the leading horse. The one produced is the same as he took from the chest, except that there was no- crack in the one produced. He knew nothing with regard to we present alle- gation, Corroborative evidence was. given by Humphrey Jones, Tyddynplas. —The Bench retired for deliberation, and on their return announced that the case would be dismissed.—The Chairman com- plimented P.S. Davies for the able con- duct of the case.

NEW QUAY. Deaths.—The death occurred of Mrs. Margaret Jones, Marine-terrace. Inter- ment was made at Llanllwchaiarn Church- yard on WTednesdav.—The death is also announced of Mr. Benjamin Davies, Havan View, Cross Inn, at the age of eighty-six years. The funeral took place on Satur- day, burial being made at Brynrhiwgaled Churchyard.

KING EDWARD VII. WELSH NATIONAL MEMORIAL. Any subscriptions to the fund of the Welsh National Memorial to .the late King Edward VII. sent to the "Cambrian News" Offices, A berystwytfu, will be acknowledged in this column, and for- warded to Mr. David Davies, M.P., Llandinam; the hon. treasurer. Congregational Church, Abergan- olwyn, per Mr. Isaac Jones, secretary 0 10 0 OR TO N'S BOOTSTORES 12, TERRACE ROAD ab;<;hy>twytr NOW SHOWING THE SM VRTESf SEASON'S GOODS FOR THE YK.AR 1910.

,tirtlt,, arrltyst aub a:rtt s MARRIAGES. Davies—James—On 2nd December, at the Register Office, Aberayron, before Mr J. M. Howell, registrar, David Davies, 4, Mason- I street, New Quay, and Mary James, Tany- rardd, New Quay. DEATHS. Powell—On 4th December, Johr Powell, of Preston road, Bedford, son of the late Mr Powell, cabinet maker, of this town, aged 71 years. Wilfitttii,s-On December 3rd, at Elerch Vicar- age, Cardiganshire, Alexander Williams (priest), for twenty seven years vicar of St. Peter's, E-erch, aged 71. r75 Printed by J. Gibson, and Published by him in Terrace Road, Aberystwyth, in the County of Cardigan at LI. Edw*rrtt», Stationer, High-street, Bah; and John Evans and nephew, Stationers, Glanymor House Barmouth. in the County of Mer- ioneth and at David Lloyd's, Portmadoe in the County of CarDarvon. rriday, December 9th 1910. f