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Ilp anb Slotuu the Coast NOTICES TO CORRESPONDENT?- is nothing to pre- vent any town, creating a form oi honour for worthy citizens. The Humane Society, for instance, gives medals and certificates for bravery, Kings are not the only ones who can confer honours. Doigelley might have a list of Freemen, and the town itself might be incorporated. "LJR."—It was in 1870 that this column was first started. "A WELSHMAN."—To attack the "Welsh language wou.d do no good. A people, if they have any right at all, have the right to speak their native language. Scores of national languages are dying. The subject is too large to be dealt with in a note of this kind. "CHUItC MEMBER."—1 have no feeling against Roman Catholics. I have a religion of my own, and so have most people. My definition of religion is, a theory of life and existence. "A CRITIC."—-It does not matter to me whether you agree with me or not. Does it matter to you whether I agree with you or not ? Probably you think my opinions are foolish. That may be what I think about yours. "READER."—This paper is not a benevolent institution, but a business undertak- ing, and costs a large sum weekly to produce. I regret that it cannot flourish on gratuitous advertisements and personal flattery. OBSERVATIONS. It would be a sad thing if the eld were as fcoiish as the young think they are. One of the chief reasons why public men go abroad is to obtain freedom from the people who pester them. It is very difficult for a peer to realise that his footman is as human as he is himself, and as sarcastic. The burdens of life may be so galling that the only safe way is never to put them down lest the bearer might refuse to take them up again. Many a person who has spent his whole life in seeking something he wanted has got nothing from its possession but the discovery of its worthlessness. I often do for children what I hope one day they also may do for children. There is nothing makes a public man more glad than to come across somebody who dtes not want something, who has not got a grievance, and who does not even wish to give him advice. Probably a poor man gets as much out of life as the rich. Just think of having a good appetite every day for seventy or eighty yeara. One of the things I have always care- fully avoided is to manufacture trouble for myself. That man is a fool who wastes time in grumbling at the inevitable. ANOTHER GONE. This year has been very like many of its predecessors, as far as I am concerned, and I am not going to grumble. Some- times the burdens have been a bit heavy, but the rest was sweeter in consequence. and so things were about equal in the end. As far as I can judge, my friends are as numerous as ever they were, and if I do not often gee some of them the fault is neither theirs nor mine. I have to work. ind not once during the year have I failed to do the necessary weekly task. I am very fortunate in my work. If I were a millionaire—I would so Tike to be one for a time—I would still write, but not just the same kind of writing, perhaps, as I do now. The strain would not then be the same, nor would the demands be identical. A millionaire is not forced to earn money. There are signs in many directions of increasing interest in public life. This makes me glad. Municipal management is still far from perfect, but there are improvements of maný kinds, and the hope is strong in me that things will get better and better all the while, notwith- standing the Jeremiahs who are always lamenting the decay and corruption and deterioration of everything and everybody. I do not believe in human decay and corruption. I see little children and young people in the streets, and they arc as bright beautiful as ever their predecessors were. I like to see them, and when I think hew sorrow and sickness and failure and old age will come to them. I am cheered by the thought that it is by these things that joy and health and success and gentle- ness are accentuated, if not created. If there were no sorrow, how could there be any joy? I do not know, sitting here, that I greatly regret the ills of my life when the balance is struck. Life as I know it is a grim sort of joke, and it is necessary to be able to laugh at it in order to make the best of what happens. The chronic grumbler always amuses me, but I do not want tc see much of him. Still, he is interesting as a sort of change. Every year adds to the fascinating interest of the world, and yet oddly enough, as the years pass. the ties of life are loosened without lessening life's attrac- tions. This is wonderful. I like to go about the lanes thinking that my grand- parents felt as I feel, thought as I think. were sad and glad as I am sad and glad. One of my great desiies has always been to live to be old, so as to know what old age meant. Now I know what it means, and the young may think it strange, but I am far more sorry for them than I am for myself or for other old people. One of the greatest advantages that old age has brought to me, and I suppose to other people, is the passing away of all fear. There is nothing much for the eld to be afraid of. Almost everything has happened that can happen, and there is little left but the last act, and there really is nothing in that. I have often tried to be afraid, but have never succeeded, and now I have given the job up. I think I would be afraid if I had to live life over again. It would be terrible in the face of so many "harrow escapes to take all the risks again. What do my friends think? Next year at this time shall I be here writing about another year having gone, or shall I be otherwhere? Nobody knows and nobody cares, at least I do not know or care. In the meantime what will happen ? Again, nobody knows. The only thing to do is to take each day as it comes and to make the best of it, leaving as little as possible for to-morrow, because same day there will be no to- morrow. It is somewhat curious how little the old year brought that I regret or that the new year may bring that I anticipate. Nothing is now of much consequence to me. To a large extent, life's programme has been gone thrcugh, and the future is of far more consequence to others than to me. I wonder if my friends all up and down the coast—not the very young ones—will agree with me in these views on the departure of the old year. What I frequently find among friends is a sort of fear of saying just what they think about old age, lest they should be misunderstood. What does it matter whether they are misunderstood or not? In a short time they will have disappeared and will be as completely forgotten as the dead leaves of last year but one. There is one thing I never forget on New Year's Day, namely, that the shortest day is past and that in a little while the spring will be here with its new life and its old grandeur and beauty. Enter the 2\ew ) Year! I IS IT A I see that somebody has affected an insurance against Mr. Lloyd George becoming Prime Minister of the United Kingdom on or before the 19th of December, 1911. The premium was twenty-five per cent. It is certain that he will be Prime Minister some day if he lives, and it is possible he may be Prime Minister within a year, but the probabili- ties are that a longer time will elapse than a year before he is Prime Minister. I told him years ago what I would do when he was Prime Minister, and he was not then a member of the Government NOT QUITE THE SAME. You do your daily work unrecognised, Beyond the paltry pay that it is worth In markets where men's lives are bought and sold As if they were just common merchandise— Soulless as bars of steel, or sacks of grain And had no end beyond utility. I am what you are, just one of the crowd, All that you long for I, too, seek and crave— Love, human fellowship, and sympathy, But what I find are strife and rivalry Sickness and sorrow, grief and loneliness, And God-sent penalties for sins unknown. I did not seek this devi'-blasted world Nor do I understand why it is cursed With terror from the dawn of life till death, Which is the stepping stone to seething hell. 0, no, my way is not more hard than yours. I often win in battles where you fail. I seize earth's good, which others take from you, And gain by strength what you through weakness lose. I am more grieved for you than for myself, For you have not the strength that I possess, Nor yet the rashness, nor the fearlessness, Nor my contempt for what men think and say. I thrust aside the ills that mar my life And spurn men's scorn, while you their pity crave. I think they oft forget to pity you And make your burdens heavier to bear. My daily work has been my chief delight While yours, alas, is. painful drudgery. What will Almighty God bestow on us, And which of us will have the better part; Yeu, who were gentle from the first to last, I Or I, who rebel-lite relentless fought? DOES IT I There are more than three millions of people starving in China. There are many more starving in the other countries of the world. If I had the power, I would, perhaps unwisely, put an end to this ¡ starvation, but I have not the power. This week between three and four hundred miners were killed in a pit. Hundreds of millions of people have died because they did not know that filth is fatal. What does it all mean? Nobody knows. Then on the top of the awful puzzle I see that another little miracle has been worked at Holywell. I suppose there is no difference in miracles. A miracle is just a miracle. Why do not the Holywell miracle-workers feed those three million starving people in China and do a few other things and, among them, bring to. life again the three or four hundred slaughtered Lancashire miners ? Ah, the puzzle of the world is terrible in its profundity. Just think of the millions of creatures who have been killed this Chritmas time, although they never in- jured anybody and never broke any laws. I have never to go i'ar to find things which I do not understand. MOItfi TEMPERANCE. Everybody knows the danger of the jovial "le'ss 'ave juss' 'nother drink—the en." In the chief city of one of the western states or America, Tacoma, a law has been passed which makes it a mis- demeanour to ask a friend to have just one more drnk. The measure, introduced by the Mayor, Mr Fawcett, was passed by the City Council, and became law. but the Christmas merry-makers declare that Mayor Fawcett will find himself up against something if he tries to cn-faw-cett," as they express it in a local newspaper. Mayer Fawcett says he will en-faw-cett, even if it takes every police- man in the city to do it. I suppose the invitations to have "juss 'nother drink" will be given in future in the State capital of Tacoma without words. The spirit of the thing will be understood. HE KNEW. One of the London papers, referring to what it ca. Is a new~use for brandy." says that a foreigner who was taken ill in the deck at (Bow Street on Saturday was offered brandy. Instead of drinking it, he poured some over the top of his head and asked a policeman to rub the spot." That foreigner was no fool. He knew. SLOW BUT SUBE. The "South Waleb Daily News" says that the year is slowly dying. Ah, how true. but it seems to me, and I have seen a large number of years die that the speed of death in this case is just the Isame as usual. There has never been known all through the ages a case of sudden death of a year. Cardiff is a Wonderful place and perhaps the year is dying more slowly there than else- where. AT LA. ST. I see that at last women are openly going to wear trouserly-a Turkish variety to start with. THE UNBEMEMBEBED. I am very sorry for those who at Christmas time are unremembered They keep silence as a rule, and go on their solitary way sad at heart. To any of the unremembered who read these words my message is "Be of good cheer and never forget to remember the others." The Coast. J.G.
ABERYSTWYTH.
ABERYSTWYTH. Welsh Amateur Cup.—The draw for the third round of the Welsh Amateur Cup took place at Wrc-xham on Wednes- day last, with the following result: — Carnarvon v Bangor; Mold v Buckley Engineers; Brymbo Victoria v Gwersyllt; Rangers; Rhos Rangers or Ruabon v Summeriiill; Barmouth or Doigelley v Aberystwyth; 7th Royal Welsh Fusiliers (Newtown) v Llanfyllin; Llanidloes v Llandrindod Wells or LI an foes; Iron- bridge or Chirk v Johnstown. Ties are to be played on January 14th on the ground of the first-named club in each instance. Obituary.—The death took place on Saturday, at his residence 2, Stanley- terrace, of Mr Thomas Gazey. Deceased was seventy years of age and had been ailing for several months. Mr Gazey, who was well known in the town. was formerly in business as builder at Bir- mingham and on his retirement about thirteen years ago came to reside at Aberystwyth. The deceased was a man of kindly disposition ancJ*TVas ever ready to render assistance to people in want and distress. He took great interest In the public affairs of his adopted town. He leaves to mourn their loss a widow and a son, Mr Wm Gazey, Weston Super- Mare. The funeral takes place at the Cemetery on Friday. Town Council.—The name of Councillor Jack Edwards was omitted from the names of councillors present in the report of last week's meeting. F.b.JN. — Hie weekly entertainment of the P.B.X. was held at the Coliseum on Saturday night, when an excellent pro- gramme was gone through. There was a fair attendance, presided over by Mr. Peter Edwards. The following was the programme:—Hymn, audience; chorus, Penparke Juvenile Choir, conducted by Mr. J. Lewis; song, Miss Edwards Pen- parke: piccolo solo, Mr. J. T. Williams; song (ihustrated), Mr. J. W. Cowley; pianoforte solo. Miss F. Cerfield; recita- tion (illustrated), Mrs. Corfield; song, Mr J. J. Davies. An interesting illustrated Christmas story, entitled "Marley's Ghost," was given by the Rev. G. Eyre Evans. A tableaux entitled" Britannia" was also given by Tanycae juveniles. Eisteddfod.—An eisteddfod was at the Coliseum on Boxing Day (Monday). The conductor was the Rev. J. Cadvan Davies, and the adjudicators were—For music, JIr. W. Thomas, Treorci: recita- tions. etc., the Rev. J. Cadvan Davies. The proceedings commenced at half-past one in the afternoon when Mr. J. B. Jenkins presided. The awards were as follows:—Solo for children under sixteen, John Thomas Pryse. Capel Bangor. Solo for girls under sixteen, Miss Myfanwy Ellia. Nortgate-street. Recitation for those not oer sixteen. Miss Mvfynwy Lewis. Llanrhystyd. Tenor solo", Mr. William Pierce, Aberystwyth. Duett. Messrs. Evans and Humphreys, Machynlleth. Dialogue. Miss S. A Morgan, Bwlch Villa. Cwmerfin, and Miss Edwards, Trawsnant. Contralto solo. Miss Claudia Oliver. Cwmystwvth. Choir. Machynlleth Ma!e Voice Choir. The evening meeting was presided over by the Mayor (Mr. T, J. Samuel). The following awards were made:—Soprano solo. Miss A. Jones, Aberystwyth. [Recitation, Mr. Emrvs Llovd. Talybont, and Miss Evans, Llan- rhystyd. Party of twelve, party con- ducted by Mr D. Richards. Aberystwyth. Impromptu speech, subject "Gvdodun," prize withheld. A large number of com- petitors appeared, but not one appeared tn understand the meaning of the woid. Wit. Master George Morris. Bontgoch. Champ.on solo (men), after keen competi- tion the prize was awarded to Mr. Gwvnlais Jones. Aberystwyth. Champion solo (women). Miss Xesta Morgan. Aber- ystwyth. The proceedings were brought to a close by singing "Hen Wlad fy NhadauMiss Nesta Morgan. The duties of secretary were efficiently carried out by Mr. J. J Humphreys. Tabernacle.—On Christmas Day at the evening service, the chorus "For unto us a child was born" was sung by the choir under the direction of Mr J. Chas. McLean, h.R.C.O.. who also included in his voluntaries "Pasloralte" from the "Christmas Oratorio" by J S. Bach and the "Pastoral Symphony" from Handel's Messiah. M:d-Glamorgan Election'.—Under the auspices of the Garw Labour and Trades Council a meeting was held on Friday when the principal speaker was Mr Ver- non Hartshorn, miners' agent, Maesteg. The Chairman said that the recent fight in Mid-Glamorgan by the labour candi- date was a clean one. Mr Hartshorn, who had a rousing reception, said he was pleased to be present with those who had supported Labour in the recent election. and to speak a word of encouragement in their disappointment. After the result of tne poll, Maesteg men were very down- cast. He did not expect to win. He rather expected to be defeated. He was visiting parts of the constituency where the Labour movement was alive, and in o "her parts of the constituency where the people were hostile towards Labour representation, and therefore he knew ':0 exact position of the voters. In Mid- Glamorgan 1,400 fewer votes had been cast, and Labour had lost 100 and the Liberals 1,6C0. (Applause.) Mr Hugh Edwards had not yet taken his seat, but already he had appealed to Mabon, Brace, and some others to try and pre- vent any further trouble from the Labour party. It was a case of a drowning man grasping at a sLraw. Generosity.—Mr and Mrs Parry, Glan- paith, have kindly given half a ton of coal to each workman and tenant. Remand.—At the Police Station on Wednesday, Tadda Beharia Vandelieur, ship steward, Jersey, Channel Islands, was brought before D. C. Roberts ,Esq., charged with having stolen cheques and money of the value of £32 from the Bon Marche, Tre'rddol, the previous evening. —P.C. Thomas Davies said that the pre- vious evening, in company with P.S. Jones, Talvbont, P.C. J. Jones, Bow Street, P.C. Griffiths, Borth, and the Machynlleth police, they scoured the country between Tre'rddol and Machyn- lleth, and about seven o'clock that (Wed- nesday) morning P.C. Jones and himself found defendant at Machynlleth Railway Station. They searched him and found money and cheques of the value men- tioned. Witness cautioned him and charged him with the theft.—Defendant, who said he went into a shop to buy cig- arettes, was remanded to Talybont Petty Sessions on Tuesday. Congratulating an M.P.—At the Christmas Day service at the Welsh Con- gregational Chapel at the close of the sermon, the Rev. Job Miles, formerly minister of the church, said that they were proud to welcome Mr J. Hugh Ed- wards, M.P. Aberystwyth as a town was proud of him, but that church was proud of him in special degree, for they could not forget that it was there the member had spent his boyhood, and it was in that church he had been received into church fellowship. Many cf them who had watched his early career pro- phesied toafc there was a brilliant future for him, but his triumph had come earlier than even they had realised. They felt sure that those principles which he had learnt in tTIat sanctuary would con- tinue to animate him. Mr Edwards as- sured the congregation that he was greatly touched by their kind welcome. He personally thanked Mr Miles, his old pastor, for the help and inspiration which he had received from his ministry. He fully realised that the coming years were hig with destiny for Wales, and that upon the Parliamentary representatives of Wales there would rest a great responsib- ility in seeing that their grievances were removed and the just demands of their little nation fulfilled. It was Nonconform- ity that had preserved all that was best in the national life of Wales, that had made Wales the home of religion and the most democratic country; in the world. He could conceive of no better training for any Welsh member than to be reared in the' atmosphere of Welsh Noncon- formity. Territorial Camp.—General Lloyd. dis- tributing the prizes at Pontypool to members of the second Battalion of the Monmouthshire Regiment last week, re- ferred to the Aberystwyth camp and said it had .shown what Territorials would be able to do if called upon to defend their shores. Next year the Territorials were going to Pembrokeshire, he having been ordered by the Army Council to go there for certain strategical reasons which he would not go into. He believed in com- bining work with play. Work they had to do, but play they should. The in- fantry was the most important arm of the service, and therefore the infantry should be brought up to the highest possible efficiency. N.U.T. Conference.—The Welsh repre- sentative to next- Easter's N.U.T. Con- ference include Mr. D. Edwards (Mon- mouth), fr. J. Edwards (Anglesey), Mr. G. J. Griffiths (Pembroke), Mr. C. P. Hall (Montgomeryshire). )fi.3S M. C. Jones (Merioneth). Mr. R Evan Jones (Carnarvon). Mr. D. Jonas (Flint), Mr. D. Jones (Radnor), Miss Kimpster (Cardigan), Mr. D Lewis (Glamorgan- shire), Mr. D. Morgan (Carmarthen), Mr. J. L. Owen (Merioneth). Mr. D. Powell (Brecon), Mr. J. Rees (Cardigan). Mr. O. Roberts (Anglesea), Mr. Searell (Denbigh- shir?). Mr. Morgan Williams (Mont- gomeryshire). Musical Success.—At the November examination of the Tonic Sol-fa College. Mr. D. Rees Lloyd, Central Stores, Taliesin. was successful in gaining the matriculation certificate. Mr Doyd was prepared by lr. Panchen. Football.—The postponed match in the Junior League competition between Trinity Athletic and Ystwyth Rangers will take place next Saturday on the Smithfielcl Ground. Kick off at 2-30. Aberystwyth having been drawn away at Barmouth to play the third round of the Welsh Amateur Cup. a monetary offer has been made to Barmcuth Club to change the .venue to Aberystwyth. Fail- ing this, it is expected a special train will be run to Barmouth at a cheap rate. Radical Club.—A successful smoking concert was held on Friday night, pre- sided over by Mr Sydney V. Galloway. The programme included solos by Messrs Gwynlais Jones, J. H. Havard, J. Jones, J. Paith Morgan, Handel Morris, and J. J. Davies; a recitation by Mr Tom Lewis and comic songs by Mr T. Jarman and John Jones. Mr Dewi Williams took the prize offered for an impromptu speech. Petty {sessions.—Ihere were no cases for hearing at the weekly Petty Sessions on W ednesday. The magistrate present was the Mayor (T. J. Samuel, Esq.) Funeral.—The funeral of Mrs Mary Ross Jenkins, wife of Mr H. J. Jenkins, of Denstone, Caradog-road, Aberystwyth, with whom much sympathy is felt by his many friends, took place on Saturday at the Cemetery. The chief mourners were Mr Jenkins (husband); Mr John Williams, Wolstanton (brother of deceased), and Mrs Williams; Mr Sydney Williams (nephew); Mr Alfred Jenkins, Alsager (brother-in-law of deceased) and Mrs Jenkins. A short service was held at -the house by the Rev D. A. Jenkins, vicar of Llanbadam Fawr, assisted by the Rev W. H. Morgan, curate. The service at Llan- badarn Church was conducted by the Vicar and Curate. Hymns were sung by the Choir, On the Resurrection Morning" and "Peace, perfect Peace," and on the cortege entering the church, "0 Rest in the Lord" was plaved by the or- ganist, Mr Cashmore, and at the close of the service the Dead March. The follow- ing friends were also present:—Miss Alice Roberts, of Fenton, Staffs; Captain and Mrs Humphreys, St. Michael's-piace; Mr and Mrs J. W. Jones, Belle, Caradog- road; Miss H. A. Clarke, Mrs J. Phil- lips, Caradog-road; Mr Cashmore; Mr Harries, Caradog-road; Mrs Andrews, Llanbadarn-road; Mr and Mrs Morgan, Midway; Mr E. R. Thomas, Pwllhobi; Mrs Thomas, Quebec-road; Miss E. Davies, Commins Coch; Mr R. Owen, Caradog-road; Mr William Jones, Bath- street; Mr Isaac Jpnes, Bridge-street; and Mr Vaughan, Marine-terrace. Wreaths were sent by the husband, Mr and Mrs Alfred Jenkins, Mr and Mrs Cooper, the Misses Roberts, Fenton; Mr and Mrs Clarke and family. Captain and Mrs Humphreys, Mr and Mrs J. W. Jones. Caradog-road; Mr and Mrs Mor- gan, Nantceirio; Mr and Mrs Watkis, Stoke on Trent. The funeral arrange- ments were carried out by Messrs Jones and Lewis, Aberystwyth. New book of Poems.—Mr Alfred Noyes, son of Mr Noyes, Pier-streat, has gathered all his noems into two volumes which are published by Blackwood and Sons, Edinburgh. Mr Dixon Scott, in a review, says:—" That's a new kind of effect in English poetry: and for our- selves we feel that the elvish compact which it stands for, the wayward, mor- ganatic marriage of which it is the child, is a thing we need not blush to be dis- covered blessing. Mr Noyes has made a discovery. He has sounded a new note —let us remember that. And for the rest we nave the comfortable conscious- ness, as we lean back after applauding. that all these rippling arpeggios and medleys are but a kind of happy prelude, and that now he has gathered them up into these two volumes he will draw up his stool, run his hands through his hair, and strike the firm reasonant opening chord of something yet more personal and potent and enduring." Pastor and Church. The South London Press states that before deciding to become a candidate for Parliament, the Rev J Hugh Edwards consulted members of his church worshipping at H .nover Chapel, Peckham, who, not only approved but supported the idea. Mr Buckland, the secretary, wrote strongly recommending the Pastor's candi- dature. His election, it is said. has caused some perturbation among a section of the congregation. Air Edwards, who is a personal frieud of the Chancellor of the Exchequer, has expressed a desire to remain pastor of the church, at any rate until a new chapel has been erected. Music.—The London College of Music held an examination at Aberystwyth on December 20th when the following were successful Diploma, Nellie Jenkins honours, A M Meredith, Maglona Evans 1st class, Jennie Pugh, Dorothy McKay, Jennie Thomas, W A J Jo"es> Dorothy M Evans, Emma M Williams, May C Jones pass, M Lewis, Mary A Davies, Gracie M Buckworth A B L Roberts, C R Owen, Annie Jones Doris H Jenkins. Competitive Meeting.-A concert and com- &eo vVenmeetT,g- under the auspices of the P.S.N. Committee, was held at the Coliseum on Tuesday night. There was a large attend- ance, presided over by the Kev J Hutrh Edwards M.P. The proceedings were com- menced by a song by Mr Gwyulais Jones, who won the prize for the champion solo at the eisteddfod the previous day. A gramaphone compet.Uon followed, the prize bfing won by Mr Evan Edwards. The prize for impromptu reading was won by Mr Evan Davies. Other awards were :-Solo, boys under 16, Master H Thomas, Loveden road solo, Kirls under 16 Miss Lizzie Blodwen Jones; quartette Mr J and party duett, Mr W Pierce and r.end singing at first sight. Miss C Picker R Pg n1 unPUnctuated piece, Mr K H Edwards, Penllwyn. During the eveninc- songs and recitations were given by Mist Da\ies, Rath bone, Buarth; and Miss Nellie Harries. The adjudicators were Mr Daniel Humphreys, Mr Gwynlais Jones, and the thl rwJ5-°je a vote of thanks to hv Mr T p" adjudicators was proposed by Mr J Evans and seconded by Mr D r LewIs. J ^Historical. In the January number of Cymru, just issued, Mr David Samuel M.A., has an article on the early history of his old, school, "The Welsh Collegiate Institution as it was formerly named but now called Llandovery- College. The aiticle deals with the school's early career and is reminiscent as wed. Death of Mr Davies,' Rhiwlas.—The death occurred on Saturday morning at Glanusk, Trinity-road, of Mr E H Davies, formerly of Rhiwlas, near Mach- ynlleth, and afterward of the Waen, Aber- ystwyth. Deceased was seventy-three years of age. He had been in declining health for several months. He was seen by Mr J. P. Jones, of Glanusk, about seven o'clock, with whom he conversed but on Mrs Jones entering tixe room about half an hour afterward, Mr Davies was found to be dead. Deceased was the sur- viving son of the late Mrs Davies of Rhiwlas, -Machynlleth, and succeeded to the estate. His brother (Mr W. H. Davies) and his married sistr both pre- deceased him. On his mother's side he was related to Mrs Davies, late of Ffos- rhydgaled^ who was the daughter of the late Mr r.dwurd Evans, of Aberystwyth and was cousin of Mr. Morris Davies and the Misses Davies, Y Glyn. He married Miss Avarina Richarces, sister of the late Mr Alexander Richaides. of Pen- glaise, by whom he had issue one daugh- ter, Miss \V. J. C. Davies. At one time- Mr Davies was agent to fir Edmund Buckley, Dinas Mawddwy, and for many years after coming to reside at Aberyst- wyth was Conservative agent for Cardi- ganshire. He had the reputation of be- ing one of the finest sportsmen in the country, being an expert fisherman and up to recent years attended nearly all the meets of fox and otter hounds and har- riers hunting the Aberystwyth district. For several years he hunted tho Nanteos pack of harriers kept by the lat? Colonel Powell. The funeral took place at the Cemetery on Wednesday moriuig, the Rev D. Smnett Jones officiatirg. In- cluded in the attendance were M" Morris Davies, Ffosrhydgaled; Mr R. C Rich- ardes, Penglaise; Sir Edward Piyse, Dr Edward Koberts, Mr B. E. Morgm, Mr G. Checkland Williams, Mr R. J. Jones, Mr J. Jenkin Jones, Mr G. Fosse;t Rob- erts. Dr James, J Lincoln Jones, Mr E. H. Harding, Mr R. E. Jones, Aberllol- wyn; Major Bonsall, Mr A. J. Lughes, Mr R. Geddes Smith, Captain D. James, Mr H. Bonsall. Mr McDowall. Mr Wood- hall, Mr tl. G. Atwood, Mr J. Witkins, and Mr J. C. Davies. Motors aid car- riages were sent by Mr Morris Davi, Dr EI. Roberts, Miss Davies, Y Glyn; Sir Edward Pryse, and Major Bcnsall. Wreaths were sent by Mr Morris Davies, Dr and Mrs Roberts, Sir Edward and Lady Pryse, and others. Christmas Services.—At St. Mirfael's Church on Christmas Day there wal a celebration of holy communion at 6.30 a.m. and at eight o'clock. There •ere' matins at 10.30. At eleven o'clock tiere was a choral celebration and sermon by' the Vicar (Dr. Jones-Powell). At o'clock a children's lantern service v as j held. An interesting lecture was gi'en! by Dr Jones-Powell. The lantern vas! manipulated by the Rev J. T. Davies. !tt 6.30 there was evensong and sermon the Rev J. T. Davies. The anthem "Sing, 0 Heavens" (Tours) was sung iy the choir. Carols were also sung. At ,It I Mary's Church there was a celebration <f j holy communion at seven a.m. At kl: o'clock there was a second celebration (f I holy communion and sermon by the Rer! E. Williams. At six o'clock there evensong and sermon by the Vicar Carols were sung and the anthem "Canyji Bachgen a Aned i Ni" was also sung.! The church had been tastefully decorated.) New Market Hall.—This popular place of entertainment was crowded throughout on Monday and Tuesday evenings and large crowds had to be turned away dis- appointed on each occasion. Mr Cheetham is showing at every performance this week the Weekly Animated Chronicle which shows the world's happenings day 1 by day and includes the damage done to the Promenade by the late storm. This picture will be shown in scores of large towns and should prove a big advertise- ment for Aberystwyth as a seaside resort. The change of pictures on Thursday in- cludes another of great interest, "The Virgin of Babylon." County School Re-union.—The annual re-union of old pupils of the County Schol was held at the School on Monday. In the absence of the President (Miss Rachel Thomas, B.A.,), the chair was taken by fr. J. R.. James, the vice-president. A large number assembled and an time was spent. After the reception, the business meeting was held when the fol- lowing officials were selected for the ensu- ing year:—President, lr. G D. Ellis. B.A. vice-president and treasurer, Mr. R. J. Williams; secretaries. Miss Evelyn Rowlands and Mr. W. A. Beddows. After an interval for refreshments, a, concert was heid when the following took part in the programme:—Pianoforte solo, Mis M. 1 Parry; song, Mr Isaac Hopkins; song. Miss Mollie Owen. A whist drive was atferward held, the prize-winners being Mr. Meirion Davies and Miss Blodwen Benjamin. A musical entertainment, entitled "The Gay River Party." followed. The captain was Mr. Dewi Williams, and the party were the Misses Dorothy Dixon, Sophie RowIancTs. and Mabel Parry. Messrs. Ivor P. Morris, John Jones, and J. H. Howard. The accompanist was Miss EveSlyn Rowlands. After a further ) interval for refreshments, a farcical comedy entitled Crossed Love" was ex- cellently performed. The dramatis per- sonam were;.—Mr. Bulfinch (a farmer). John Jones: Tom Bulfinch (his son), Louis C. Thomas: Lord Cuckoo (in disguisë as Mr. Partridge, his tutor), Howard C. Ellis: John Turtle (his butler-a poet), Ivor ElHs: Mrs. Bullfinch (his wife), Gwladys Evans; Nellie Bullfinch (her daughter), Gwiadys Thomas; Clara Starling (in disguise as Miss Peacock, her governess), Evelyn Rowlands; Mary Dove (her housemaid), Annie Rowland. Dancing was afterward indulged in. The proceedings were brought to a dose at eleven o'clock by the singing of "Auld Lang Syne." Christmas Gift.—On Saturday. Major J. J. Bonsai! of Fronfraith, with his usual generosity, distributed a large quantity of beef and game to the work- men on his estate. The gifts were much appreciated by the recipients. Parliamentary.—The expenses of the unopposed return of Mr Vaughan Davies, M.P., for Cardiganshire, have been de- clared at £35 14s. Music.—AVt an examination by Dr. Fisher, of the London College .of Music, held at Aberystwyth on December 20th, Miss Winifred Jones, of Rhcscellan Fawr. wa.s successful in gaining a first-class certificate for pianoforte playing, elemen- tary section. This is the second first-class Miss Jones has gained within nine months. Miss Gwiadys Jane Jones, Nantllan, was successful in passing the intermediate section pianoforte playing in the first class. A Captain Injured.—During a gale on Saturday morning, in Cowes Road, a schooner dragged her anchor and collided with another vessel. Captain T. O. Jones, master of the" Ellen Beatrice," bound from London to Belfast, had his skull fractured by a block which fal from the mast head and is now lying in East Cowes Hospital. On Thursday he had not recovered consciousness. Capt. Jones is the son of the late Captain Jones, Allt- wen View, South-road, and is well known in the town. Generosity.—Mr. W. T. Jones of Mel- bourne, has sent to the Rev T. A. Penry, the Manse, Bath-street, a cheque for £ 70 for distribution among the poor of Aber- ystwyth, Llanbadam, Penparke, Pont- rhydfendigaid, and Devil's Bridge. Mr. Jones has also sent a cheque for J315 to Mrs Morgan, Penllwyn, for distribution in Penllwyn, Goginan, and Ponterwyd. The Mastership of the Workhouse.— At a meeting of the Ellesmere Board of Guardians, on Tuesday, a letter was read from Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd resigning the positions of master and matron on their appointment to similar positions at Aber- ystwyth. The Visiting Committee recom- mended the Board to place on record their appreciation of the way Mr. and Mrs. Lioycl had performed their duties and wished them every success. The Chair- man (Mr. Brown-.ow Tower), concurring with the recommendation, said the Board were specially grateful to Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd for the way they had discharged their duties. The Board were losing, much to their regret, two very capable officers. The resignations were accepted with regret, and it was rosolved to record on the minutes the Board's appreciation of Mr. and Mrs. Lloyds service and wishes for their future success. Torpedo Boatis.—Two torpedo boats were seen in the Bay on W ednesday morn- ing. The boats are apoarentlv those detailed to search for the missing Brixliam trawlers. Wreckage.—The Receiver of Wrecks at Aberystwyth (Mr. Mortimer) has been in- formed of a quantity of wreckage thrown '|P on the coaist between Towyn and Aberayron. Huge spars and the combings of a large saung vessel have eome ashore at Borth, together with a lifebuoy bear- ing the name "s.s. Saba, Lonclon. Casks of petroleum, pit wood, shafting boards and a large quantity of tallow has also been washed ashore south of Aberystwyth. tleces of cabin doors have been nicked up, but there is nothing among the wreckage to connect it with the three Brixham trawlers which are reported missing. Social.- The annual social gathering in connection with Trinity Church took place at the Buarth Hall on Wednesday. Tea was provided and in the evening an en- tertainment was given. Archdeacon Wil- liams presided. Miscellaneous M-oo-ramme was gone through, to which the following contributed:—Messrs Miller, Mr J. C" Davies, Mrs Sinnett Jones, Miss Rob- erts, Miss N. Roberts, Mr A. C. Edwards and Miss Brome. After an interval, during which prizes were presented to Sunday School scholars, a farce entitled "lci on Parle Francaise" was performed by Mr E. Cruickshank, B.A.; Mr H Pickard, Mr J R V Reekie, Miss C Long, Miss A Long, Miss Frances Bevan, and Miss C. Sheraton. Dance.—On Boxing Day night a dance was held from nine p.m. till two a.m. (in I connection with the weekly classes) at the Cafe. There was a good attendance and an enjoyable evening was spent. Football.—On Boxing Day morning Trinity Athletic played the return match with the Church Lads Brigade. After a Door display of football by both sides, trinity returned home the victors by four goals to three. Pllrton, the Brigade's custodian, saved the Brigade from a severe defeat. Cantata.—.A performance of the cantata "Santa Claus at Home," in connection with St. Paul's Band of Hope, was given at the Sehoc/room on Wednesday night. In the absence of Mr. Owen Davies, the chair was taKen. by the Rev. Llewellyn Morgan. The following took part:—Miss Eleanor Warrington, Mr. David Williams, Mr. Walter Jones Mr. Ivor Lewis, Mr. Fred Parry, Miss 'Benson and Miss Stitt, Miss M. Warrington and Miss iBurbeck. The piece was excellently performed and higlÚy appreciated. The conductor was fr. Whitlock Williams, and the accom- panist, Miss Jenna Burbeck. FUNERAL OF MISS JONES, FRONGOG The funeral of Miss Anne Jones. Fron- gog, whose death was reported in last week's "Cambrian News," took place at the Cemetery on Saturday. Prior to in- terment, the body was taken to St. Michael's Church where a service was held; The cortege was met at the gates in New-street by the Choir in their sur- plices. in church the 39th Psalm was chanted and the hymn" 0 God our help in ages past" was sung. A oortion of Scripture was read by Archdeacon Wil- liams, and the hymn "Peace, perfect peace" was sung. The Burial Service was Tead by Dr M. Jones-Powell, the vicar. The funeral to the Cemetery was public, the service at the graveside being conducted by the Revs Dr Jones-Powell and Archdeacon Williams. A hymn, "On the Resurrection Morning," was also sung. In the first carriage were the Revs Dr. M. Jones-Powell, Archdeacon Williams, Mr J. T. Davies, and Mr Evan Evans. The chief mourners were Miss Jones, Frongog, and Mrs Lewis. Carmar- then (sisters); Mr Cecil Jones, Plaspad- arn, and Mr. Rimmer, Liverpool (nephews); Mr T. Jones, Mr Gerard Rim- mer, and Migjs Jhnesi, Plasipadarn (nephews and nieces); Mr George H. Cookson, Ludlow and Mr Richard Jones, Graig Goch. Wreaths were sent from Miss Jones, Mrs Lewis, Mrs G. D. mer (sisters); the Plaspadarn family;) IWynwood family: Mr and Mrs G. H. Cookson; Dr and Mrs J. Williams, Man- i hhester; Mr J. H. Rimmer; Mr and Mrs i Morgan, .Nantceirio; Captain end Mrs; loosens, Bronpadarn; Major and Mrs ( bonsall, Fronfraith Mr and Mrs E51is ] itorgan; Sir Edward and Lady Pryse, (ogerddan; Mr and Mrs Morris Davies, 1 Ffosrhydgaled.; Mrs Phillips and family; Lady Evans, LovesgroveMiss Evans and Miss Gwenith Evans. Loves- grove; Dr. and Mrs Harries; Mrs and Misses Hughes-Bonsall, Glanrheidol; Mrs Havard Protheroe, Tenby: Miss Davies, Y Glvn; Miss Parry, Marine- terrace; the Staff at Frongog; the family at frongog Lod-e; Mr and Mrs James, Penglaise-terrace; Major and Mrs Hugh Bonsall, Galltyllan, Machynlleth; and Miss Scott Amongst those present at! the funeral and represented were Sir Ed- ward Pry.se, Cogerddan; Mr G. Fossett Roberts, Mr Moms Davies, Dr Roberts Penwern; Mr J. Parry, Mr J. D. Per-! rott, Major Bonsall, Fronfraith; Major Bonsall Galltyllan; Captain Coseris, Major Cosens, Mr B. E, Morgan, Messrs E. P. TVjnne, P. B. Loveday, J J Jones, D J. Lewis, Mrs Owen Phillips, Mrs and Misses Morgan, Aantceirio; Mrs A. J. Hughes Miss Gilbertson. Miss Davies, Y Glyn- Mrs Bonsall, Machynlleth; Mrs H. P. Edwards, Mr Panchen, and others. THE WORKHOUSE. A special meeting of the Aberystwyth Board of Guardians was held on Thurs- day afternoon of last week, when the:re were present Messrs Edwin Morris Aber- ystwyth, chairman; T. Oliver 'jofies, Devil s Bridge: the Revs D. A. Jenkins Llanbadarn; E. J. Davies, Capel Ban- gor; John Davies, Talybont: Airs Morgan, Penllwyn: Mrs Jam, Mrs Davies, Messrs W. Thomas, B. E. Morgan Hugh Hughes, E. Llewellin, c". P. Lloyd, G. Fossett Roberts, Aber- ystwyth; It. W. Morgan, Maesnewvdd: E. J. EVans, Cnwcybarcud; W. Mason, Llancynfeiin; Riphard Thomas, Tirmyn- ach: Wniiam Jones. Cvfr.-ethvIxreniin • David James, John Richards, Trefeii-ig; Thomas Jtmes, Llanfi;haligel Upper; David Lewis, Llanrhystyd: David Jones, Llan badarn Lower; Daniel Jenkins, Vaynor wwer; E. L. Jones, Vayno" Unper; Isaac Jones. Llanilar; Richard Thomas, Parcel Canol; W. T. Lewis B orth; J. L. Powell, Cwmrheidol; Daniel Lloyd, Llanychaiarn; W. S. Davies. Llanbadarn EiDner: E. J. Wil- liams, Oeulanymaesmawr Hugh Hughes, r-i^rl {^\t-nar:^r Edwards, assistant master" llllam Jones, the retiring The meeting was specially convened to interview applicants for the posts of WorvL ,/n;a,tr0n at Aberystwyth Vyorkhouse. At the meeting on the pre- vious Monday, seventeen applications were received and reduced to two. On Thursday Mr and Mrs Hughes, Llan- r+V+S a 'i an< Mrs Lloyd, Ellesmere, attended the special meeting and were interviewed. They submitited excellent qualifications andf testimonials. The salaries offered were Z50 for master and £ o0 for matron. Mr William Lloyd and Mrs E. J. L.oyd master and matron of Ellesmere Workhouse (formerly of Corris) are forty-three and thirty-seven years of age. They have held the present ap- pointment since 1908. Previously they were master and matron of Dojgellev Workhouse for four years. Their ex- perience during the past six and a half years, tuey contended, fully qualified them for the posts. Both are of Welsh nationality and can speak Welsh and English fluently. They have been highly commended by the Local Govern- TJ^ar,cl inspectors both at TSUesmere and Doigelley for the way they per- formed their duties. Mr Edward Hughes and Mrs EHizabeth Hugnes, master ana matron of Llanrwsfc Vyorkhouse. are forty years and thirty- eight years of age. Mr Hughes has had over twelve years' experience in work- house administration. In June, 1898, ho was appointed /porter and assistant master at Holywell, which appointment lie held until December. 1907. He was then appointed master of Llanrwst Work- house. Mrs Hughes served her pro- bation as nurse at Preston Workhouse and was there for three vears. She was afterward appointed charge nurse at Lancaster riiion Infirmary and was afterward engaged for two years in pri- vate nursing at Rhyl. She was charge nurse at Holywell lnion Infirma<rv for five* years and is a trained nurse "beside holding the Central Midwife Board cer- tificate. Mr W. T. Lewis-We ought to con- gratulate ourselves that we have such good applicants before us. (Hear, hear.) The two couple of applicants having been interviewed, voting took place by ballot. There were thirty-three members present. On the voting the previous Monday, -Ur and Mrs Hughes received thirty-three votes and Mr and Mrs Lloyd thirty-two. The final vote on Thursday resulted in eighteen votes in favour of Mr and Mrs Llovd and fifteen votes for Mr and Mrs Hughes. Mr and Mrs Lloyd were then unani- mously appointed on the proposition of Mr W. T. Lewis, seconded by Mr W. S'. Davies. In his remarks, Mr Lewis said he was glad that the appointment had been made without being influenced by Methodism or any outside reason. Ar- rangements were made for the present Master and Matron to remain in office for a month until Mr and Mrs Lloyd are able to commence their new duties. Three applications were received for the post of nurse at the Workhouse, but the appointment was deferred.
GOGERDDAN HUNT. CHRISTMAS…
GOGERDDAN HUNT. CHRISTMAS MEET In beautiful sunny weather with scarcely a cloud in the sky and a pleasant bracing north-westerlv wind, the Goger- ddan Hunt met at the Town Clock at Aberystwyth on Tuesday morning. A meet at the same place last year being very popular. Sir Edward Prvse, Bart., M.F.H., readily acceded to a request by the Mayor and Corporation for a meet this year at the same place also and hundreds of people were afforded a sight of the Hunt which they would not have had were the fixture in a place in the country. The streets around the Town Clock became full of people awaiting the arrival of the Hunt and shortly before eleven o ciccic the Master (Sir hid ward) appeared with a beaming face and was accompanied by Major and Miss Bonsall, Fronfraith: Mr Richard Jones, Aber- llolwyn: Mr and Miss Parry, Llidiardau; Miss Morgan, Nantceirio; Mr Powell, Rhydyferian; Mr G. Checkland Williams, Mr Ifor Evans, Miss Hughes, Glynpad- arn; Mr Turner, Cwmere; Mr Hunt, Ffynoncaradog; Miss Bowen, Llyngwere, Pembrokeshire; Messrs Edwards, Great Darkgate-street; with Messrs Fred Sum- mers, kennel liuntsman John Morgan and Tim Jones, Avhips; and W. J. Mathias, in charge of Lile terriers. Lady Prvse and party and Mrs R. E. Jones and party and other ladies were present in tootcrs and carnages. Sir Etfward Pryse was met by the Mayor (Councillor T. J. Samuel) who was accompanied by Alder- man E. P. Wynne and amonir other councillors present among the spectators were Alderman Peter Jones, Alderman D. C. Roberts, Councillors Captain Dough- ton, John Evans, and Jack Edwards. Councillor Charles Lloyd was present among the huntsmen. After taking refreshments, the Hunt moved off for the Valley of the Ystwyth, making a pretty sight when going down Bridge-street in the brilliant sunshine. Many farmers from the country districts arrived just before the start and there was a very large field.
LLANBADARN
LLANBADARN Petty Sessions.—The monthly Petty Sessions were held yesterday (Thursday) before Griffith Evans, Henry Bonsall, and T. J. Samuef, Esqrs.—Mr. T. J. Samuel, mayor of Aberystwyth, took- the oath qualifying as magistrate for the division. —Mr. Morgan Jones, Police Station,. Aberystwyth, was sworn in as constable. —Lewis Jones, labourer, Pendre, Pwll- hobi, was summoned for neglecting to send his child to school.—The Attendance Officer (Mr. D. A. Lloyd) said that since the case had been adjourned, the school had been opened forty-one times out of which the child had attended ten times. —Defendant did not appear and was fined hai'f-a-crown.
NEWCASTLE EMLYN.
NEWCASTLE EMLYN. Football.—A well-played match was held between* the home team and Kil- !?erran. The homesters were captained by Mr D. James and Mr D. R. Richards, Metropolitant Bank, acted as referee. The final score stood at six for the home- sters against one goal fr the visitors. Whist.—The annual drive was held at the Cawdor Temperance Hotel which was tastefully decorated for the occasion. The prizes were secured as follows :-Gentleo- men, 1, Mr D. Evans, Junior, Llwyn- .dfor; 2, Mr James, Metropolitan Bank; LadieSj 1, Miss Francis, Carmarthen; 2, Miss Davies, Gelligatti, Newcastle Emlyn. I
FELINFACH'1
FELINFACH Competitive Meeting. — On Monday evening a successful competitive meeting was held at the Ty'nygwndwn Congrega- .11 tional Chapel. The meeting was b pre- sided over by the Pastor (the Rev Carolan Davies), and Councillor John Jones, Cwm- ere, performed the duties of conductor in an efficient manner. The following acted as adjudicators:—Music, Mr E. J. Davies, Lletycybi, Llangybi; poetry and essays, Mr E. 0. Jones, B.A., County School, Aberayron; recitation, etc., Mr Dan Jen- kins, C.M., Llanycrwys, and Mr David Jones, Dremddufach; fancy work, Miss S:ewart, Glen View, Silian. The duties of treasurer and secretary were carried out by Mr Thomas Jones, Kennel, Ys- trad, and Mr J. Llethan Davies, Council School. The awards were as fol- lows:—Recitation, Cartref Gwyn," 1, J. Jones, Hendrelas; 2. Thos Evans, Rhydy- gwin. Solo for children under twelve, "Talentau Bychain," 1, Johnny Jones, Tyhir, Cilcennin; 2, Sarah Howell Jones, 1, 2 Plascanol, Felinfach. Recitation, "Bydd yn Dyner," David Jones, Hendrelas. Solo, "Bwthyn bach To Gwellt," 1, Maggie M. Rees, Llwynyreos, Talsarfci; 0, Jolmnv Jones, Tyhir, Cilcennin. Englyn i'r H, "Hin-fynegydd," Mr Enoch Ekans, Haw- thorn Cottage, Talsarn. Baritone solo, Hogyn yn gvru'r wedd," Mr D. T. L. Stewart, Silian. Prize bag, 1 Miss H. Lloyd, Penbrynmawr; 2, Miss M. Evans, Temple Bar House. Welsh dictation, 1, Mr T. Stewart, Silian; 2, Mr J. Davies, Cwmceifan Factory. Solo for those over fifty years of age, "Hosanna," Mr John Davies, Cilcennin. Recitation for adults, "Y Bywyci-fad," Miss Martha Evans, Pen- wern. Tray cloth, Miss H. Ligo-d, Pen- brynmawr. Knitted tie, Miss H. Lloyd. do. Solo for those who had not previ- ously secured a first prize, Mr J. Davies. Taincoed. Best collection of old Welsh ballads, Telynor Dall," who did not re- spond. Duett, Su Hwi Lwli." Mrs Davies, Felinfach School House, and Miss M. Jones, Cwmere. Impromptu speech, Mr Daniel L. Evans, Tynyfron, Aber- meurig. Soprano solo, Miss Dora Evans, Red Lion, Talsarn. Essay, "Faith and Works," Mr Thomas Thomas, Gwernogle. Essay, "Hanes Hen Chwiorydd Ty'ngwn- clwn," Mr Thomas Evans, Glynteg, Felin- fach. Quartette, "Ti wyddost beth ddy- wed fy nghalon," Miss M. Jones, Cwmere; Mrs Davies, Felinfach School House; Messrs D. Jones, Dremddufach; and T. Stewart, Silian. Four verses of nine lines each, "Y Cartref Dedwydd," 1, Mr E. Evans, Hawthorn Cottage, Talsarn; 2, Mr T. H. Williams, Tynybedw, Ciliau Aeron. Male voice compteition, "Away to the Forest," Mid Aeron Male Voice Party, conducted by Mr Thomas J ones, Kennel, Istrad. The singing of the WTelsh national anthem, "Hen Wlad fy Xhadau." the solo being taken by Mr E. J. Davies, Llangybi, terminated the pro- ceedings.
LLANON.
LLANON. Ordained.—At the late ordination ser- vices held by Lord Bishop of St, David's, at Carmarthen, the Rev John L R Jones, B.A. Carlton House, was ordained and has been appointed curate at Llangeler, Carmarthenshire.
LLWYNGWRIL.
LLWYNGWRIL. Death of the Rector.-The Rev. John Evan Davies. M.A., who was for forty- six years rector of Llangelyniu, passed away on Monday, December 26th, in his eighty-sixth year. He was the son oi the 'ate Mr. Evan Davies of Green Hall, LIMI- fyliin; was educated at Oswestry School and by private tuition, and afterward graduated at Jesus College, Oxford. He was at one time curate of Rhcsycau, Flint- shire, subsequently at FLlanrwst, and then at Trevor, Llangollen, and was appointed to the rectory of Llangelynin about forty-six years ago. For many years he represented the parish on the D(fgelley Board of Guardians and took an intelligent interest in the administration of the poor laws. He was retiring in his dmeanour, a scholar who read Greek as a recreation., and a clergyman who would have graced a parish of highly-cultured residents. Difficultiesi about educational endowments and perhaps somewhat advanced Church views mncle his life at Llwyngwril a i.onely one and his work not as fruitful as it might otherwise have been. He probably ound solace in the companionship of his library, where he had got together some 6,000 of 7.000 volumes, many of which were valuable works and early editions of rare books. Mr. Davies twice married-first the widow of Dr. Moses of St. Asaph (by whom he had one daughter who died thir- teen or fourteen years ago), and after- wards Miss Margaret Jane Walker, who survives him. He has left, it is under- stood, a large estate which, after making ampVe provision for his widow, goes to local Church charities. including the founding and maintenanec of a Clergy Home of Rest at Llwyngwril. The funeral was on Thursday (yesterday.)
CWRTNEWYDD.
CWRTNEWYDD. Eisteddfod.—A successful eisteddfod was held at Bryn Chapel on Boxing Day. There were thirty items on the pro- gramme. and all, with one or two excep- tions, were keenly contested. Dr. D. J. Davies. Ph.D., County School,. Aberyst- wyth, presided. Mr. Saunders Davies, Felinfach. conducted, and rJ though the meeting lasted more than six hours the crowded audience accorded sustained attention to the various competitions. The arrangements in connection with the eisteddfod were tastefully carried outTTy the secretaries, Misses Z. S. Owen, C.M., Blaenau School, and R. Davies. Corner Shop, and succeeded in bringing one of the most numerousJy-attended meetings ever held at Cwrtnewydd to a quiet and peaceful conclusion. The adjudicators were:—Music, Mr. R. D. Herbert, L.T.S.C., Lledrod; poetry, Mr. T. J. Thomas, B.Sc. (Sarnicol), Abertiliery; recitation, Mr L. Williams, Rhydygwin art and fancy work, Mr. J. Jenkins, Tancoed, Mrs. Jones, Alexandra Housed and Mrs. Davies, Glanrhvd. The awards were as follows: '-Recit-li'IIOD. for children under eight, Y Dryw Bach"-I, Evan J. Williams. Brynawel; 2, lriIiie Evans, Court Farm; 3, Winnie Price., All-tyblacca. Solo for children under sixteen, "Y Deryn Pur "-1, May Davies, Penlan- noeth: 2, divided between Bronwen Davies, New Court School House, and Ellen Lewis, Meinigwynion. Wicker basket—Mr. T. Morgan, Peni'anganol Stanzas to the late Mr. D. Evans, Pen- heol Mr. T. Gwarnant Williams. Duett for children under sixteen—ETlen Lewis, Meinigwynion, and Bessie Lewis, Tanvbrvn. Novice golo. "O'r Niwl i'r Nef"—David John Davies, Blaenwaun- ganol. Cushion cover—Miss E. PhiTips, Seion Cottage. D'oyley—Miss Lloyd. V elindre, Talsarn. Mouth organ solo for children under ten—David J. Williams. Brynawel. Solo for children under twelve, "Y Fenyw Fach a'r Beibl Mawr" —1- May Davies, Penlan-noeth; 2, Elsie Evans, Tanralltgoch. Comic song, Mr. Rees W„illiams, Llanwnen. Wooden spons-)fr. Daniel Davies, Park. Reci- tation for children under tweli-e--I, S. J. Price, Troedrliiw; 2, M. J. Davies, Beilibedw. Love letter—Mr. T. Oswafd Williams, Gwarnant. Open recitation, Y Baban ar Fin y Dibyn"—Mr. Rees W llliams. Llanwnen. Champion solo— Mr. J. B. W7illiams, Lampeter. Short story—Mr. T. Oswald Williams. Pair of stockings—" O wen." Retitation for children under sixteen, "fae John yn NI Mynd i Joegr"-I, S. J. Price, Troed- rhiw; 2, M. J. Davies, Beilibedw. Solo for persons over fifty, "Lydia"—Mr John Hopkins. Castle Green. Soprano solo- Miss Davies. Rhoslwyn, Lampeter. Mouth organ solo for children under sixteen-I. David Evans. Court Farm H. Ll. Jones. Pi-oii --eivn, Cribyn. Humorous verses, Christmas Dinner"—Mr. D. R. Davies (Cledlvn), New Court Council School. Tenor solo—Mr J. Price, Croesirwenllian. Baritone solo. Mr. Evan Richards, Llan- dyssul. Children's oir-Gorsgoch party (led by Miss Z. S. Owen.) Quartette, Myfanwy"—Mr. Herbert Lewis, Gors- goch, and party. Male voice competition, "Away to the Forest," five parties com- peting—1, Cribyn party (led by Mr. .Barrow Griffith, C.M.) Quartette, "Awel yr Hwyr"—1, Mr. Johnny Davies, Ta!- garreg, and party. Chief choral com- petition, "Y Gwanwyn," three choirs com- peting-I, C"a pel-y-bryn Choir (led by Mr T. Davies, New Court Mill.
HUNTING FIXTURES.
HUNTING FIXTURES. THE PLAS MACHYNLLETH HOUNDS Will Meet. FOXHOUNDS. Mon., Jan. 2 Kennels Time, 11.0 a.m. ITiurs., Jan. 5 Darowen Village Time. 10.30 a.m. HARRIERS. Tues., Jan 3 Abergwydol Bridge. Time. 10.30 a.m. Friday, Jan. 6 Bronraer Time. 10.30 a.m.
CARDIGANSHIRE COUNTY SCHOOLS..
CARDIGANSHIRE COUNTY SCHOOLS.. A meeting of the Education Committee was held last week at Lampeter after a meeting of the Finance Committee to receive the report of the Finance Com- mittee on the schemes framed by the Board of Education for the amendment of existing schemes of intermediate educa- tion in the county, amendments having been found necessary in the practical working of the schools. There were Dre- sent Mr. D. C. Roberta chairman, iVlr. Morgan Evans. Miss Kimpster, Mr. C. M. Williams Mr. T. R. Morgan, Mr R. E; Bevan, Mr. W. J. Llovd, Mr D. J. W i'liams, Principal Roberts, Captain Doughton, Mrs. E. J. Morgan, Mrs. T. Z. Jones, Mr. R .S. Rowland, Mr. B. Da vies-Evans, Dr. Behb, Major Price- Lewes. Mr. J. Jones, Felinfach. Mr. J„ Rees, Pontrhydfendigaid, Mr. Danier L. Jones, Sir. Edward Pryse, Mr. Evan Evans, Lampeter, Mr. J\ H. Davies, Mrs. Morgan, and Mr. Jenkin Jamee, director of education. The amendments were mainly technical and were adopted as to a part, the remainder being deferred for further consideration.
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girths, fflxiTteges, 4nb geaihs BIRTHS. Jackson.—On December 2Sth at Whittington,. near Chesterfield, the wife of Mr H. Jack- son, Hyfrydle, Machynlleth, of a daughter.. MARRIAGES. Jones-Evans-On the 22nd December, at the Tabernacle, Aberayron, by the Rev John Evans, Abermeurig, in the presence of John M Howell, registrar, Stephen Davies Jones, Cyttirmawr, Tremain, and Kate Anne Evans, Glynrodyn Farm. Llandisilio. Newlanrl-Marshall-At the Register Office on the 24th December, before John M Howell, registrar, John Newland and Mary- Marshall, both of Tabernacle-street, .Aber- ayran. DEATHS. Davies,-At Plasbryn, Llwyngwril, on Mon- day, December 26th, John Evan Davies. M.A., who was for 45 years Rector of Llan- gelynin, aged 85 years. Edwards.—At Hendre Cottage, Llwyngwril, Eleanor Edwards, aged 64 years. Gazy.—On the 24th inst. at 2, Stanley-terrace, Aberystwyth, Thomas Gazy, late of Birmingham, aged 70 years. r883 Jones-On the 20th of December, at Frongog, Anne Elizabeth Jones, eldest daughter of the late Thomas Jones, J.P. and D.L., of Aberystwyth. IN MEMORIAM. Fitz-Patrick.—In ever-mourning memory of my beloved mother, who fell asleep Decem- ber 31st, 1903- Soul of my soul, we shall meet again, And with God be the rest." rS85 Printed by J. Gibson, and Published by him in Terrace Road, Aberystwyth, in the County of Cardigan at LI. Edwards, Stationer, High-street, Bala and John Evans and nephew, Stationers, Glanymor House, Barmouth, in the County of Mer- ioneth and at David Lloyd's, Portmadoo in the County of Carnarvon. Friday, December 30th, 1910. f