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---------------.--LAMPETER.
LAMPETER. Lecture on" Daniel Dda The members of Ram Debating Society met at Coed- more Cbuncil School on Friday, with Mr D Davies, Gladstone House, in the chair. The lecturer. Mr. D. J. Davies, Ph.D., of Aberystwyth, was heartily welcomed, and gave an instructive and interesting lecture. A hearty vote of thanks was accorded Dr I Davies, proposed by Mr. Griffith Davies, Glynllifon, and seconded by Mr. David Rees, Llwynhelig. St. David's Day.—St. David's Day was celebrated at Ram with more than ordin- ary' zeal at Coed more Council School. Welsh airs were sung, and selections of Welsh poetry read. Special lessons on the life, and poetry of Dafydd ap Gwilym, in the morning, and in the afternoon the Headmaster (Mr. Griffith- Davies) and the assistants (Mr Sam Davies, Miss Evans, rind Miss R. Evans) gave lessons on St. David and the Mnbinogion. and on the local noets and the national emhlem--the daffodil. Mr. Ernest Davies. Velindre, also gave a short lecture on the Red Dragon and the arms of Wales. Ram Bull Club. uu-A local bull club has been established, of which Mr. Griffith Davies, Penlan, is the hon. secretary, and Mr Denis Davies, N.P. Bank, hon. trea- surer. The Club have decided to purchase a shorthorn bull at about JBSO. The two delegates appointed to attend the Birming- ham sale (Binglev Hall), are Mr. D I. Rees, auctioneer, and Mr. John Lloyd, Dolgwm. Fisfisng.—The close season for fishing on the Teifv and tributaries came to an end on Saturday, and on Monday morning a large number of anglers could be seen on the river side. The season has opened well, and a large number of catches have been marie Soar.—The weekly meeting of the Chris- tian Endeavour Society was held on Friday evening, when an instructive Paper was read by Mr. Blcddyn Dvans, Lloyds Bank, on "The Duty of the Church to the Mission Field." Afrg, E D. Rees presided. A discussion followed, in which several mem- bers took part. ip-ter-Collegin *te Ma tches. The. students of Cmliff C'oller/e nnid their annual vj"it to St David's College last week. The rugbv team came on Thursday morning. As there were lectures on, there was no demonstration that day, but when the soccer and hockey teams arrived on Thurs- day afternoon they had a great reception. A "carnival, got up in splendid fashion, with "Dai Lossin" and other well-known football characters leading, paraded the streets, the Cardiff captains being hon- oured with seats in ft decorated cab, and the players followed in a wagonette drawn I by students. Some of the characters were very comical. Donkeys and ponies w^ie requisitioned by some of the students as mounts. They were watched by a large crowd. The rugby teams played on Thursday afternoon, the visitors winning bv five points to three. The soccer and hockey teams played on Friday, the Car- dilSians beating he Lampeterians in the soccer by two goals to one, and in the hockev by three goals to one I Bible Society.—On Wednesday evening, the Rev Picton Jones, Llansamlet, addressed a meeting at Siloh Chapel on be- half of the British and Foreign Bible Society. The rev gentleman has spent many years as a missionary in Central Africa,'and his address was interesting and instructive. Captain Davies, Roseland, presided, and the attendance was good. A vote of thanks to the speaker was passed on the proposition of Mr. E. D. Rees, seconded bv Mr. J. Jenkins, Northgate. A similar compliment was paid to the Chair- man, on the proposition of Mr. Charles Kv'ans, seconded by the Rev Picton Jones. St David's Day.—On Friday, the Coun- cil Schools were visited by the Mayor (Councillor William Jones) on the occasion of the commemoration of St. David. His worship was accompanied by the Mayoress, Canon Camber Williams, Principal Bebb, the Rev E Evans, chairman of the District Education Cbmmittee; Mr. Daniel Jones, C'antain ;B Davies Evans, school managers; Mr D. T. Jones, clerk; and a goodly num- ber of ladies and gentlemen from the town. Peterwell School (girls and infants departments) were first visited, and the visitors were welcomed by Miss Evans, the headmistress, in a neat and well-spoken speech. An interesting and pleasant pro- gramme of recitations and patriotic songs was gone through by the girls and infants, conducted by their several teachers. At Bryn-road School, a well-planned pro- gramme of siopgs, frecitatiolls, proverbs, englynion, etc., was gone through with great smartness and finish, showing evidence of hard work and careful training bv the 'Headmaster and his assistants. A pleasant feature was the forming into lino of a number of pupils, each holding a letter, the row of letters making up the name of a Cardiganshire worthy, and the series finishing up with Dewi Sant, a por- trait of whom was unveiled. Short addresses were delivered by the Revs Prin- cipal Bebb, E. Bvans, Canon Camber Wil- liams, Messrs D. Tivy Jones, Walter Davies, and Captain B. Davies-Evans. Votes of thanks to the head teachers and staffs, and also to the Mayor, Mayoress, staffs, and also to the Mayor, Mayoress, and visitors were passed with acclamations. The Mayor distributed sweets amongst the children" and proclaimed a half-holiday.— The celebration of St. David was observed on Saturday at the College. At holy communion (in Welsh), the celebrant was the Rev. Professor Lorimer Thomas, assisted by the Revs. T. J. Ellis, R. H. Richards, and Professor Green. For the eleven o'clock service the College Ohapel was full, and the singing was impressive. Special hymns, composed for the occasion, were sung. The Rev. Professor Thomas intcned the service, the lessons being read by Mr. S. M. Harries, Welsh scholar. The preacher was the Rev. J. J. Ellis, vicar of Llanelian, Angle- sey. In addition to the Principal and College staff, there were also present Canon Camber Williams, the Rev. D. James, Pencarreg, and the Rev. D. D. Evans, formerly vicar of Llangunnor. The usual banquet was held at the College dining hall when the Principal presided.-At Soar, on Sunday evening, the Rev. E. Evans preached a sermon appropriate to the occasion, taking as his subject "The True Patriot." PETTY SESSIONS. Friday, February 27th.— Before J. 0. Harford, B. Davies-Evans. A. R. T. Jones, and D. Robert Jones, Esqrs. Alleged Assault.—David Morgan Davies of 3, Market-place, Llanybyther, charged David Davies of Bwlchmawr, Llanwenog, Harry Williams of Highmead Arms, Llan- ybvther, and E'van Jones, of Albion Inn, felandyar, Llanybyther, with having assaulted him on the 25th February near Llanfechan, Llanwenog.—Mr. Arnold W. Davies, who appeared for the defendants, applied for an adjournment, as the sum- monses had only been served the previous night. A doctor who he intended calling as a witness could not attend.—The appli- cation was granted and the case was adjourned to March 13th. Alleged Wounding.—William Stead, of Nantycl&wdd, Llanfairclydogau, appeared in custody, on remand, charged with hav- ing wounded David Hughes of 5, Har- ford-row, Lampeter, on the 30tli January, at the Corporation Yard, Lampeter.—Com- plainant said he saw the defendant at the Gasworks, about eleven p.m. He came in and sat alongside of him and went to sleep. The gasman turned defendant out, and he (complainant) went to the stable to feed the horse. The stable was in the Corpora- tion Yard, adjoining the Gasworks. When he was coming back from the slaughter hon HO, fetching water, he heard some- one passing on the road just outside the yard. He went to the door of the yard, and as lie treadled it someone hit him on the face with some hard instrument and said "Take that, you b- He ^complainant) knew the voice and the light-coloured mackintosh as that of the defendant. He had a light-coloured mackintosh when he saw him at the Gas- works, about fifteen minutes before. He was well acquainted with defendant and knew his voice. He said "Why should you knock me like this, Bill, for nothing p" Defendant made no reply. He then shouted for help. The gasman and two others came to him and took him to the Gasworks and bathed his face. They also went for Dr. Rowlands, who came and dressed the wound. He had no quarrel with defendant.—John Davies. stoker at the Gasworks, said defendant was at the Gasworks for about half an hour. He asked defendant to get up and make room for him to sit down. He refused and pre- tended to be asleep. Witness then took hold of him by the collar a,nd asked him to go out. He turned a little on one side-I and lit a cigarette from a gas jet. Defend- ant told him he could not turn him out. That annoyed witness, and he took hold of him roughly and gave him a shove until he fell on the ground in the doorway. He then picked up a. stick and gave defendant three blows on the back when on the ground. As he refused to get up, he took hold of him by the Collar and dragged him outside. Defendant then said he had left his trousers in the Gasworks, and he told him to go for it, which lie did. Defend- ant then went outside and began c; eating a disturbance. Witness went outside and defendant lifted up his stick to strike, but when he saw he had a stTck in his nand he left. Defendant soon came back a.nd chal- lenged witness to fight. Defendant went in the direction of Fountain Inn, spying he was going to call on the Manager to turn them all out. In about five < r ten minutes afterwards, he heard David Hughes shouting "John, come out; Will has killed me. He went, out, and on proceeding to the Slaughter House yard he heard some- one passing, but it was too dark 10 see who it was. The man appeared to have been standing by the hedge on the < tlier side of the road until witness passed, and then moved off. David Hughes was stand- ing in the middle of the yard and Heeding badly from the nose. They took 1 'm to the Gasworks and sent for Dr. Rowlands. Defendant appeared to have been drinking, but was not very drunk. Defendant wore a light grey mackintosh.—Dr. L. T. A Row- land said he .was called to the Gasworks and on arrival saw David Hughes bleeding pro- fusely from the nose. He covered his nose temporarily and took him to his surgery to clean and examine him. He saw a cut oh the bridge of his nose, three-quartesr of an inch in length, and another wound on the right side of his nose. He also found the bone of the nose broken. The rounds were ragged and such as must have been done by a blunt, hard instrument. It might be a piece of iron or a piece of wood Considerable force must have been used. -P.O. T. J. Morgan gave evidence of hav- ing received the defendant from the Ammanford police. In reply to the charge lie said Very good I want to get it over." —The usual charge and caution were then read to the accused, and be replied he was u"dr>J. the influence of drink, had been drinking all the week. and know what he was doing.—He was vommitted for trial at the next Quarter Sessions. LA MPFTFR. ABFRYRON. AND NEW QUAY LIGHT RAILWAY. The annual general meeting of the Com- pany wns held at the Town Hall. Lampeter, on Saturdav, when there were present Messrs. J C. Harford (in the chair), Roger Lloyd, Wostcliff; Dr. Banker-Prices, repre- senting the Lampeter Rural District Coun- cil; Josiah Jenkins, representing the Lampeter Town Council; and j I Mr. B. C. Jones, the Aberayron c councils. The directors report was pre- sented by the Chairman, and discussed. The increase in the traffic shown was favourably commented upon, and the report was adopted. A vote of thanks to the Chair- man was passed on the proposition of Mr. Josiah Jenkins, seconded by Dr. Bankes Price, and supported by Mr. B. 0. Jones. Th. directors' report called attention to the gratifying increase in the gross profits. During the year, several matters in dispute with the G-. W.R. Company had been settled. The construction charge has Dean settled at £5,128, and the Great Western debenture of £ 6,305 accord- ingly reduced to £ 5,128, leaving £1,177 of debentures available for issue by the Company. By an agreement dated July 17th, 1913, the charge of 91,459 7s. 4d. f r the first year's maintenance has been with- drawn. So far the Company have beeli unable to get the Great Western to redu*te their minimum charge of £ 3,000 per annufh for working the line, though the auto-car service costf less than the train service contemplated in the working agreement. The Company received £ó9 lis. lid. as compensation for the reduced service during the strike, and will receive f436 18s. 6d. as surplus on this year's working, after deducting income tax. The light railway has created a. good deal of new I traffic,-coal, live stock, and timber, but owing to the shortness of the line, the greater mileage of this traffic is naturally over Great Western, and not over our line If the Great Western arrange to carry all the Aberayron mails, most, of which now go by mail cart, a considerable extro. in come would be carried by the railway. At present the New Quay traffic is taken to Llandyssul a sixteen-mile journey occupy- ing two hours in motor busses which do in- finite damage to the roads and cost the county and Great Western heavy expense, whereas the traffic could be brought to Aberayron, a distance of seven miles, which save the county a considerable sum and help the railway shortly to pay its share- holders, as both goods and mails would follow the passenger service. Tables showing gross receipts for 1912 and 1913 showed that £ 2,998 18s. 3d. was received in 1912 and £ 3,464 19s. 9d. in 1913.
TREGARON.
TREGARON. Bi-monthly Meeting.—The bi-monhly meeting was held at Dewi Brefi C.M. Church on Sunday. There was a good attendance of delegates, and the members of the local Sunday School turned out in strong numbers. At the morning meet- ing addresses were delievered by Mr. D. Jones, Llanio; Mr. Efcer Evans, Llwyn- piod; and Mr. Ambrose Bebb, Tregaron. In the afternoon the school was catechised by Mr. T. A. Jones, Tregaron. in Joshua, chapters five and six. At the delegates meeting, the following officials were appointed:—President,, Mr. T. Xrines, Cwmdu, Dewibrefi; secretaiy, Mr. D. T. Jones. Glanrafon, Blaencaron; treasurer, Mr. D. Davies, Llanio; auditors, Messrs. T. A. Jones and O. Owens, Penal. At the eymanfa'r pwnc, Mr. D. Morris, Llwyn- piod, catechised tihe children; the Rev. Rhys Morgan, Dewi Brefi, catechised the younger scholars; the Rev. J. Owens, Penal, catechised the elder scholars. Twelve new teachers were enrolled, and the next meeting was arranged to be held at Llanio. Eisteddfod Cwyl Dewi.—Gwyl Dewi was celebrated by the holding of an eisteddfod under the joint auspices of the St. Oaron Guild and CymdeitJlas Lenyddol BwIQb- gwynt, at the Wesleyan Chapel. The following were the awards:-Aftei-iioon meeting.—Children's choir: Llanddewi, led by Mrs. Edwards, Council School. Action song: Divided between two parties, both led by Mr. L. J. Evans, Chapel-street. Duett for children under sixteen: Divided between Misses Olwen Thomas and Marv Jones and a party from Llanddewi. Solo for girls under ten 1, Miss Enid How ells; 2, Miss Nancy Evans. Solo for girls between ten and thirteen: 1, Miss Cassie Morgan; 2, divided by Miss. Charlotte Thomas and Miss Sissy Lloyd. Solo for girls between thirteen and sixteen:: 1, Miss Rosie Watkins; 2. Miss Olwen Jones. Solo for boys under ten: 1, Mr. Enoch D. Jones. Solo for boys. under sixteen 1, Mr T. Jones, Dewi House, Dewi. Recitation for children under eight: 1 Master Richard John HowelT1; 2,t divided by Masters Herbert P. Jones and Norrie A. M. Evans. Recitation for children between eight and eleven: 1. Miss Hetty Lewis 2, Miss Nancy Evans. Recitation fdr, c(lii\ireni beween eleven and thirteen: 1, Miss Mattie Evans, Bristol House; 2, divided by Mr Willie Lloyd Davies, Berth, and Miss Jane Jones, Trewaun. Recitation for children be- tween thirteen and sixteen: 1, Mr D. James Jones. Dewi; 2, Mr. J. Edwards, Tregaron. Coloured drawing: 1, Mr. T. Fv ans, National School. Needlework: 1. Miss Winnie Annie Davies, Llanarch- arfan, Breconshire. Welsh essay on Dewi Sant," for children under sixteen: 1, Mr. J. Davies, Feneastell. Translating twelve English words: 1, divided by Miss Cassie Davies, Caetudur, and Mr. J. Edwards, Cross House.. Penman- ship: 1, "Tottie." Mixed choir: 1. Tregaron, led by Mr. L. J. Evans. Quar- tette: 1, Caetudur P'arty. led by Mr. L. J. Evans. Trio: 1, Caetudur, led by Miss Maggie Davies. Duet, tenor and bass: 1. Messrs L. J Evans and D. Davies. North End. Champion solo: 1, Miss Maggie Davies (five competitors). Solo for boys who had not won a prize of 2s. 6d. 1. Mr. Aubrey Thomas (four competed). Solo for girls (same conditions): 1, Miss Rosy Watkins (four competed). Recitation tsame conditions): 1, Master W. Lloyd Davies, Berth (four competed) Open recitation Mr W. D George, Llys CarOn. MraT Divided by Mr Isgarn Davies and Mr. T. Wyn Evans, Llaiigybi. Song: 1, Mr. D Evans (Dewi Garon). Stanza- 1 Mr Isgarn Davies. Address "The Saints of Wales" Mr. M. R Morgw,, House. Answering six questions on WeMi history- 1. Mr Isgarn Davies; 2. Mr. T. Fvans, Cyrtau. Short story: 1. Mr 35' j" Thomas, Cambrian House. A Valuable Horse.—Mr. Evans, Derri- odvn, obtained L80 for a. carriage horse last week. The horse was in excellent condition. The high price has awakened high anticipations for record figures at the coming horse fairs in the town. personal'Mr. J Rowland was tihe guest of the Literary Society at Cardigan at, bt. Davids dinner. On Saturdav evening, Mr Rowland delivered an address taking as his theme the prominent posi- tions held by Welshmen, in different branches of culture in the world. Death-The news of he death of Mrs Jones, Aeron-villas, the wife of Mr H. Jones stationmaster, came as a rhock to the inhabitants on Mondav morning Jones had been ailinsr during the winter and had been bedridden for some. time. rew weeks ago she was advised to under- go an operation at a London hospital. The operation was carried out, and friends at Tregai,oiri were hoping that the worst had been gone through.. Surnrise and sorrow were everywhere expressed when thenews of her death was made known. .V°fne? at Tregaron for up- wards of eight years, and since her arrival had made a host of friends. She was a member of Bwlchgwynt Chapel and was as far as she was able. always in her place n the Sunday School, and bad been a £ ,lcr> and £ as «?lw'»ys a willing worker. Much sympathy is felt >«ith Mr. Jones nnd the deceased's family at Orosswood. Ine_rema.ns were brought from London on Wednesday, and the funeral takes place at Llanafan on Saturday. Y Cymdeithas Lenyddol.-Tlit- usual meeting was held on Tuesday evening, under the presidency of Mr. Jenkin Lloyd, Pant. A paper on "The Sunday School" was read by Mr. G. T. Lewite, M.A. The following also contributed to the discussion :—Messrs Rhys Jones S. M. Powell. M.A., L J Evans, A. W. Jones, Mrs. AVilliams. Rrenie: View: and Mrs. Jones, Aman Hour-e. Votes of thanks were proposed by Mr. W. D George, seconded by Mr. M. E. Morgan.' The was successful. County School.-The annual St. David's Day eisteddfod was held on the 26th February, when Mr. G. T. Lewis, i M.A., occupied the chair. The adjudicators were—Literature Miss John, B.A.. Mr. Powell, M.A., Mr Edwards. B.Sc., and Mr. Haroombe. B.Sc. music, Mr J. T. Ree..s, Mus. fiac." The following is a list of the prize-winners:- Solo for juniors: Enid' Rees., Transla- tions: R. T. Jones. Solo for those who had not won a prize before: H. Lloyd Jones. Welsh recitation: John D Edwards. Reading music at first sight: Divided between Nellie Rowlands and' Cassie Davies. Welsh essay; Evan Jenkins. Verse singing: Ca&sie Davies. Cartoon R. T. Jones. Sentence: David Williams (3). Open solo: Olwen Jones. EJnglish essay: H. Lloyd Jones. Euglyn: D. Lloyd Jenkins. English recitation: Amy Jones. Impromptu debate: Martyn Lloyd Jones and John Davies; 2. Evan Jenkins and J. H. Williams. Duett: Nellie Rowlands and Enid Rees, Sketch depicting Welsh life: H. Lloyd Jones; 2, n. Lloyd Jenkins and Evan Jenkins. Quartette: D. Lloyd Jenkins and party. Octette: Ez0r Evans and party. Chair poem: H. Lloyd Jones. The chairing of the bard followed, when the poets of the school read appropriate verses. Much of the success of the eisteddfod must be attributed to the indefatigable exertions of the Secretary (D. Lloyd Jenkins) and to many of the inhabitants of the town who gave their kind support.
BORTH.
BORTH. Obituary.—The death occurred on Wed- nesday evening of Mrs. Edwards, Level Crossing. After being ill for a long time, she was apparently getting better and was downstairs last Tuesday night. Her death on Wednesday morning was a great shock to the family* with whom much sympathy is felt.
FFAIR RHOS
FFAIR RHOS Corphwysfa Eisteddfod.—An eisteddfod was held on Thursday, when the chair was occupied by Captain Williams. The con- ductor was Mr. W. Hughes, Cefnmeurig, who ably held the reins from beginning to end. The adjudicators were-Music, Mr. I J. Evans, Cefnbanadl; literature, Mr. S. M. Powell, M.A., Tregaron; art and craft, fr. rt,. Lewis, Frongoch, irs. M. Jones, Borogate, and Mrs. S. J. Hughes, Cefn- meurig; all of whom disolhai-ged thlait duties with ability and success. The eis- teddfod attracted a. large audience, and the competitions were keen and interesting. The following were the awards:—Solo for children under thirteen years of age, "Y Pererin a'r losti:" Sarah Williams, Tycefn, Ffair Rlios. Recitation for children under ten years of age, "Tyfu'n Gam:" Mary Thomas, Llwynmwyn, Ffair Rhos. Solo for children under sixteen, "Tyn Am y Lan:" Lizzie Gwell Roberts. Llwynllwvd, Ffair Rhos. Recitation for children under thirteen, "Paid a Taflu Cerrig:" Jane Isaac, Geufron, Ysbytty. Stwmper, rhip, coes pladur, and cocs bwvell: David Evans, Tynwaun. Tregaron. D'oyleys: Maggie Griffiths, Albion Hcuse, Ffair Rhos. Solo for girls: Mary Isaac, Geufron, Ysbytty. Recitation for children under sixteen, Dweyd y Gwir:" Margaret Anne Hughes, Lluest, Ffair Rhos. Solo for men over thirty: David John Jones Glangors, Ffair Rhos. Five minutes speech, Moesgar- wch Gordon Evans, Penrhiw, Ffair Rhos Par o lwvau: Prize divided between David Evans, Penblasyfelin, and John Morgans, Tynbwlch, Ffair Rhos. Duett, "Cwrdd yn Nhref:" Prize divided between Margaret Anne Hughes, Tycanol, Wini Williams, Tycefn, Ffair Rhos, and Lizzie Gwen Roberts, Llwynllwyd. and May Davies, Black Lioui, Bont. Englyn, "Ch-yman:" Isgarn Davies. Ffon gollen: Prize divided between David Jones, Park House, and John Thomas, Tynreithyn, Ffair Rhos. F-ssay, "Ha.nes Crefydd yn Ffair Rhos a'r Cylch er 1904Evan Jenkins, r Tynewydd, Ffair Rhos. Champion solo: Mr. Samuel, station master. Bastwn bugail: John T. Lewis, Olaerwen. Open recitation: Prize divided between Lewis Edwards, Llanafan, and Margaret Ellen Hogan, Ysbvtty. Table centre: Maggie Herbert, Tynewydd, Ffair Rhos. Llythyr caru Margaret Ellen Hogan, Ysbytty. Quartette: "Mi Hoffwn Wel'd yr lesu:" John Jones, Gilfachdwn- fach, and his party. Lledwad bren: John Morgans. Tvnbwlch, Ffair Rhos. Six poems, "EIe a Estyn ei Ddyddiau:" Harries Williams, Ystrad Meurig. Answering six impromptu questions: Gordon Evans, Pen- rhiw, Ffair Rhos. A party of twelve, "Oomameno:" John Davies, Pencreigiau, Bont, and his party.
LLANWENOG.
LLANWENOG. Competitive Meeting.—A wen-attended competitive meeting was h £ l'd at Cwm Chapel on Friday evening. The Rev J. Davies. Alltyblacca presided, and the Rev E. O. Jenkins, Llwynrhydowen, conducted. The adjudicators were—Music, Mr Joshua Evans, Llanybyther; recitations, etc., Mr. D. Jones, C.M., Mydroilyn; woodwork, Mr D. Evans, Cwmnant. The awards were as follows:—Knitted gloves: Miss J. Hopkins. Chapel House, New Court. Tie: Divided between Miss Richards, Pengraig, and Miss Lloyd, Clarence House. Recitation, Dyfal Done a Dyrr y Gareg:" Miss Nest Davji^s, New Court School House. Wicker basket: Mr. S. Davies, Penlan Isaf. Soprano solo: Miss Eleanor Evans, Pont- shan. -Baritone solo: Mr. F-f. Richards, Pengraig. Juvenile recitation: Divided between M. and J. Evans, Blaenrallt-ddu. Adult recitation: Mr. D. Davies, Pren- gwyn. Ladle: Mr. S. Davies, Penlanisaf. Leading reins from used binder cord: Mr. D Williams, Penlan Fach. Tenor solo: Mr. J. Thomas, Crossway. Quartette: Mr. Rees Davies, New Court Mill, and friends. Englvn, Mr. T. G. Williams, Gwarnant. Novice solo, tenor or bass: divided between Mr. E Davies, Quarry Villa, and Mr. Tom Rees, Brynllwyd. Juvenile solo: Josiah Rees Morgans, Pen- lan Ganol. Trio: Divided between Mrs. Evans, Cwmnant, and friends, and Mr. J. Thomas, Crossway, and friends. Novice soprano solo: Miss Maggie Jones. Cwm- nant. Male voice competition Cwm Party, led by Mr. James Thomas, Crosswav. Wit: Mr .1) T. Jones, Derlwyn.
MACHYNLLETH
MACHYNLLETH Scholastic Success. Justin Davies, second son of the Rev. D. Cunllo Davies, has succeeded in matridulatiiig at the University of London. Mr Davies has had a highly-successful scholastic career at Machynlleth County School. St. David's Day.-St. David's Day this "6ifr a Sunday, the elementary schools of the town observed the day on r riday when special references were made to ales fi Patron Saint and appropriate patriotic songs were sung.—The Cymreig- vddion Society held their annual banquet on Monday, after which a toast list was gone through. A pianoforte solo was given by Mr W. P. Rowlands, solicitor; "The King and Royal Family" by the Rev. D. Cunllo Davies (president), and Mr J. M. Rreese (Vie^presid'ent); patriae song, Mr. J.J. Humplirevs; toast Dewi Sant," Messrs R Rees, J.P., and T Powell • bardic addresses by the Rev. E. Wnion E'vans, Messrs D. Jones, tailor, and R Li Jones; patriotic song, Mr. T. Powell. The Late Rev. E. Davies.-The death took place last, week at Cymmer, Port Talbot of the Rev Evan Davies, a native of Machynlleth and brother-in-law of Mr Edward Jones, London House. He left Machynlleth many years ago for South Wales, where he was lay-reader for some time prior to his ordination. He is sur- vived by a, widow and six children. Blaenpant St. David's Day was cele- brated at the new school on Monday Those present were Mr. Rees, Ceniarth, presiding; Mr. Jones, Cwmdyrgu, con- ducting; Mr. Lewis, Henllan; Mr. Rd Edwards, clerk; Mrs. Owen, Mr. James Miss Morgan, Gwladwr; and Mr. Kester- on gave suitable address. The children recited and sang and the proceedings were enjoyable and successful. Stock Sale.-Mr. John Pugh held his monthly stock sale on Wednesday. Thirty- five cattle were entered for the sale and seventeen were sold at good prices. Com- plaints are made by dealers of excessive reserves and farmers would do well to be reasonable in that respect if the stock sales are to be successful. Water Supply.—Mr. Edward Jones pre- sided over a special meeting of the Urban Council on Monday evening when a com- mittee was appointed tn visit Cwmrwden next Monday and consider the Surveyor's suggestions as to a supplemental reservoir. The Surveyor was instructed to carry out the necessary repairs to the dam at Owmrwden. PETTY SESSIONS. Wednesday, March 3rd. —Before Dr. A. 0. Davies. presiding; T. R. Morgan, Edward Hughes, Esqrs. Assault at Llanwrin.—Richard Lewis, junior, Minffordd, was summoned by Richard Hughes, Canolyllan. for assault. Mr. R. E. George, Newtown, defended and denied the offence.-Complalllant said that on the night of February llth he found a piece of rag dipped in lamp oil on fire in the passage of his house. He then went out to the village and, on see- ing two lads, said to them, "All right," and defendant used filthy language and threw stones at him. He could not get quietness from defendant and his family. —Cross-examined: He did not recognise the lad who was with defendant and could not say who put the fire in the house.—- Defendant, who was sixteen years of age, gave evidence that he was in his house that night; but went to the shop and re- turned home. He knew nothing of the fire in complainant's house. Complain- ant came after him, spat in his face, and caught hold of his leg. He (witness) threw one handful of gravel after complainant at a distance of twenty yards; but did not touch him. Complainant had continually annoyed him.—Morris Breese, Goed-ddol, who was with defendant that night, and William Davies, another lad, also gave evidence.—Dr. Davies said the Bench had come to the conclusion that there had been an assault and had also come to the conclusion that there should be peace at Llanwrin. It was absurd they should live as they did. Complainant was an old man and it was the duty of young people to respect age. Magistrates had to see that all subjects of the King had peace and quietness. It was a disgrace to any village that men and boys behaved as they did in Llanwrin. The Bench ordered all the parties in the case to keep the peace and behave like reasonable beings.—De- fendant was fined 2s. 6d. and costs. Assault at Derwenlas.—Mary Letitia Jones, farmer's daughter, Cynffyrch, sum- moned Joseph Evans for assault. There was a cross summons. Mr. H. Meredith Roberts was for complainant and Mr. W. P. Owen for defendant.—Miss Jones, in her evidence, said that on the evening of February 23rd, she went with Annie Mary Williams to the Congregational Chapel to listen to the choir practising. In the porch were Emlyn Williams, Hugh Hughes, Griffith Hughes, Isaac Hughes, Wm. David Evans, and Edward' John Evans. She was in the porch for half an hour before Joseph Evans came in. She was standing against the wall and Joseph Evans, in passing, pressed her. She told him to go in quietly without nushine her. He also used filthy language to her and then gave her a blow in the chest with his elbow.—Cross-examined She was not on speaking terms with defendant for the past eighteen months in consequence of his having been a witness against her in affiliation and perjury proceedings. It was a small porch and Emlyn Evans asked her and Miss Williams to go out and opened the door for them. She did not stick a pin in or kick Joseph Evans.— Annie Mary Williams said Evans squeezed Miss Jones as hard as he could against the wall.—Wm. David Evans, a lad, gave evidence and, in reply to Mr. Owen, said he was not friendly with Joseph Evans.— Dr. Davies: Is anybody? (Laughter.)— Isaac Hughes, farm servant at Morhen, said he was friendly with Evans; but if Miss Jones had been his sister he would have struck him so that he would not get up again.—For the defence, Edward John Evans, Morhen, said he did not see the assault or hear the conversation. He was standing inside the inner door which was open.—Defendant said he went to hear the singing and did not notice complainant more than anyone else in the porch. He did not assault her; but somebody kicked him and he felt a pin in his arm. He raised his arm; but did not strike her. Emlyn Evans turned defendant and her friend out because they had tried to in- terrupt the choir by calling Richard Owen's attention.—Thomas Evans corro- borated.—The Bench fined Evans 10s. and costs and dismissed the summons against Miss Jones. It was clear, the Chairman said, there was bad feeling at Derwenlas. It was not for a man like Evans to throw into the face of the girl that she had been unfortunate. He hoped that greater respect would be shown to women. Theft.-Edward Jones (17), Dolwen, Llanwrin, was charged with having stolen a bicycle wheel, value 18s., the property of Joseph Davies, labourer, Calcyno.— P.C. D. Evans proved the case and de- fendant was fined 15s. and costs. BOARD OF GUARDIANS, Wednesdays-Pre- sent: Messrs John Evans, Dolegwyn, chairman; John Davies, Dolgoch, vice- chairman-, Mrs. M. Jones, the Rev. R. R. Roberts, Towyn; Messrs Wm. Jones, Aberdovey; Edward Hughes, Matha- farn M. E. Francis, Oemmesbychan L. R. Willliams, Penegoes; Lewis Lewis, Glaspwll; Richard Jones, Dar- owen; Richard Jones, Ynyshir; Richard Hughes, Rhcsygarreg; John Edwards, Cemmaes; Thomas Jenkins, Uwchy- garreg; David Evans, clerk; J. R. Jones, assistant clerk; Wm. Jones, master. Salary.—The salary of the Assistant Matron was increased to J320. Condition of the W orkhous-e.A letter was read from the Urban Council requir- ing the conversion of the privies into water closets.—The Chairman said the question had been hanging over for years, but the Guardians had expected something to be done in the direction of closing the Work- house.—Mr. H. R. Williams, inspector of the Local Government Board, who was present, said it was for the Guardians to decide whether they would close the Work- house or spend hundreds of pounds in re- building. Speaking personally, he did not think there would be much difficulty in closing the Workhouse and attach the parishes to surrounding unions for pur- poses of relief. It was clear that the Workhouse could not be allowed to remain much longer in its present condition. Though he found no fault with the officials there were various defects to which he called attention. 'He suggested that the sick wards should be removed from the rear to the front of the Workhouse so that the inmates could have better attendance. Dr. Andrew Fuller, medical inspector of the Local Government Board, had recently visited the Workhouse. As the letter from the Urban Council showed, the sani- tary arrangements were out of date. It was necessary to engage a skilled nurse, classify the inmates, and provide separate arrangements for the children. While the asylum question was still under the consideration of the Cbuntv Council, he believed arrangements could be made for the amalgamation of the unions. Re- ferring to statistics, he pointed out there was a decrease of over £ 1,000 in the cost of relief owing to old age pensions. It showed that the business of the Guardians was likely to become slack. Having ex- plained the procedure in the conversion of Aberayron workhouse into a cottage hos- pital, he also explained the advantages of adopting the way ticket system.—Oh the preposition of Mr. R. Jones (Ynyshir), the question of removing the sick wards was referred to the Visiting Committee and the Guardians expressed their gratitude to the Inspector for his instructive address. —The Rev. R. R. Roberts gave notice to consider at the next meeting the future existence cf the Workhouse.
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NOTES FROM ABER AYRON. Mr Francis Evans, Glanmor House, died on Tuesday morning, March 3rd, aged sixty-three years, after a long and painful illness. He had undergone a critifoal operation on Sunday, February 22nd. by a famous Birmingham specialist, assisted by Dr. T. D. Harries, Aberystwyth, Dr. Thomas. Aberystwyth, and Dr. Edward Williams, Aberayron. The operation re- vealed the fact that his life could not be saved. A native of New Quay district, he had spent the best years of his life at Aberayron,, having filled a large pllade, once upon a time. as coal, slate, and gen- eral merchant, and had owned and man- aged coasting vessels. He was a valuable colleague in the capacity of deacon at Peniel Congregational Church. For a term of three years he was a. member of the County Council as a repirosen tp,ti ve of the town of Aberayron. He was a director of the Aberayron Steam Packet Company, having as colleagues Dr. Williams, Mr. Thomas Pugh3 Mr. E. Lima Jones. Mr. John Rees, Glasgow House, and Mr. John M. Howell. He had many exceptional and valuable. ehfciracteristics. He possessed the gift to appreciate the ludicrous and to laugh so contagiously as to cause every maji and woman within hearing to laugh too. Many a time, at a meeting of directors of the Steamship Company. he would ignae a fuse of humour which would break out in an ex- plosion of laughter. He had spent his early years on sea, and had experienced some strange a-nd; varied experiences in America. He married Miss Margaret. Jones, eldest daughter of the late Mr. David Jones, shipbuilder, Aberayron, who was one of a company of gifted soprano singers at the Tabernacle in the golden age. Her father, Mr. David Jones, was a genius as ship designer and builder. Mrs. Evans survives him, and also a son, Mr. Penrhiw Evens, a student at the University College of Wales, Aberyst- wyth. He will be missed in ways that are impossible to diagnose or define. He gave a cjolour tj,) the conventional and commonplace which was precious and rare. There is a vacancy on the Urban Coun- cil, caused by the resignation of Mr. Edward Gandy, inland revenue and excise officer, the chairman, who has been re- moved to Glasgow. Anyone who wishes may see that the piece of county road from Pengarreg to the Urban Council boundary, near Pen- garreg Fach, is badly kept. The County Council is always prepared to recoup the whole of the expenditure on county roads entrusted to municipal and urban areas to maintain. But local authorities some- times starve the roads in order to make a profit. The festival of St. David's was cele- brated at the Council School on Thursday, as well as at the National School. At the National Schoolroom, the Revs. T. M. Williams B.A., and Mr. Jenkins, curate of Henfynyw, delivered addresses, and the children sang pat^i^tic sotnigs. At the Council Schoolroom, the Revs. D. Lewis, B./A.. B.D., Mr, E. O. Jame^, M.A., and Mr. J. M. Howell delivered addresses.. The new feature of the miscellaneous programme was three dramatic perform- ances. representing "Caradoe in Rome," "The Passing of Arthur," and the "In- vestiture of the Prince of Wales at Car- narvon," which were acted in character. It is true that the dramas were given in the English language We are growing out of the stage when to speak the Welsh language in every situation and on every conceivable occa- sion was the only test of patriotism. Not long ago, I happened to be a guest at a commercial table in one of the lead- ing Aberystwyth hotels. Technically, we were all supposed to be "commercial" men. But there happened to be among us a "Welsh patriot," and he attempted to impose the Welsh language on a com- ipanv. which was mainly comrvosed of English commercial travellers. The man, no doubt, called attention to himself; but he brought no credit to Welshmen or to the Welsh language. We want to pre- serve our language within the canons of common sense and good taste. While we are thus going forward, Mr. Dan Jenkins, C.M., Llancrwys, adheres to his original plan of celebrating St David's Day. For the thirteenth consecutive time. he has issued a programme of original verse, in fifteen sonnets, by well-known litterateurs, on topical sujfoje*is. set tjo Welsh airs, an achievement which is quite unique and precious. The Rev E. Ceredig Jones. M.A., to the metre of song "Deio Bach," describes the celebrated shop- keeper. "Mari Re-as o'r Bronfre" in fel- icitous and accurate delifne-,itii,n.. Hobble skirt o sach giwano, A gyrhaeddai hyd ei gar; "Clogyn coch a du wnai wisgo, Haf a gauaf am ei gwar. Yn dra chywrain am ei choesau, Dwy shol fach a rwymai hi Yn y gwynt ei frensh clnvareuai, Pan yr ai o dy i dy. "Dros ei chap o flodau gwisgaj Jim-crow wen, henafol fawr, A phen barlad glas osodai Arni'n drimming teg ei wawr Graenellian" sings of the late Mr W. J. Lloyd, Llunden Fach, county councillor j and county alderman, to the strains of "Dafydd y Garreg Wen." "Llwyd Llunden, wr goleu, o graifder a phwyll. A gwyneb a gored, a clialon ddi-dwvll: Dy ffryndiau sy'n aros yn drist yn y glyn, Lie croesaist yr afon, a'u gwyneb yn syn." "Hebryngem di'n araf i fyny y rhiw— Gartheli. Macoela dy deulu di yw- Ac yno, a'th henfro yn agor ei cliol, Y rhoisom di'n dyner i'w mhynwes yn ol."
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PENPARKE National SchooJ. Dydd Gwyl Dewi was observed in the school. Lessons on the life and work of Dewi Sant and an account of the Myddleton family, with special reference to Sir Hugh Myddleton and his connection with Cardiganshire, were given. At a. concert suitable Welsh songs wore sung by the children. A large number of boys and girls gave a recitation or a Welsh song each. The solos by Iorwerth Phillips, Ethel M Vaughan, and Hilda Thomas were of high quality A WelsJ, action song was sung by Standard IV girls, dressed in old Welsh eostumes.
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ABERAYRON. Pensions committee.-At a meeting on March 4th there were present Mr J. Jones, J.P., chairman; Mr E. M. Jones, Llanon; Mr. E. Lima Jones, ir. J. M. Howell, J.P., Mr. Keys, iftland revenue officer; Mr. Ivor Evans, deputy clerk. -Three claims for full pensions, which were recom- mended by the officer, were allowed. Mr. Howell remarked on the attendance of the inland revenue officer, Mr. Keys, and said that by attending when it was convenient for him to do so he could oftentimes assist the Oommitte to arrive at an equitable decision. The other members joined in this expression of opinion.—Mr. Keys said he would be glad to give every assistance to the Committee. Special Sessions.On Monday before John M. Howell, Esq., Wm. Brown, aged sixty-eight years, labourer at Crugy- feilog, Maiierchae-ron, was charged by P.O. Davies with having been drunk and in- capable at Aberayron on the 21st Febrn- ary. In answer to the charge, defendant replied, Of course I am guilty or I would not be here." He had been fined in November for a similar offence and was now fined 5s. and 6s. 6d. costs. Obituary.—News was received on Thurs- day, February 26th. that the Rev. Evan Davies, The Parsonage, Cymmer Maesteg, Glamorgan, died at his residence in hia sixty-seventh year. He was the fifth son of Mr. Jenkin Davies and Mrs. Nancy Davies, Bont. Aberayron. His only sur- viving brother is Mr. John Davies, Ynys House, Aberayron, and the only surviving sister is Miss Anne Davies. Bont. His elder brother (Mr. Thomas Davies, Comp- ton), was very well known. Wedding.—At Peniel Congregational Chapel on Friday, Mr. Abel Davies, City House, Aberayron, was married to Miss Minah Lloyd Lewis, eldest daughter of Mrs. Lloyd Lewis and the late Mr. J. Lloyd Lewis, chemist, Aberayron, by the Rev. T. Gwilym Evans, pastor, amid many manifestations of good wi.l. St. David's Day.—St. David's Day waa celebrated at the National School ca Friday morning. The room was gaily decorated with flags and pictures suitable to the occasion while the time-honoured leek was much in evidence. The chair was taken by Dr. Davies, Tanyfron Villa, chairman of managers. An interesting and instructive address on St. David and Love of Country" was delivered by the Rev. T. H. Williams, vicar of Llanddewi- Aberarth. The Rev. Mr. Jenkins, curate of Henfynyw, congratulated the children on the fitting way in which they honoured the memory of their Patron Saint. The remainder of the programme was taken up with Welsh songs and a dramatic perform- ance entitled, "The first English Prince," based on an important event in Welsh history. Before leaving, sweets were di&- tributed among the children, through the kindness of Mrs. Williams, the Rectory.
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NEW QUAY. Death.-Ile death occurred on Sunday evening of Maggie Phoebe Rees, Mason- square, at the age of twenty-four years. The funeral took place yesterday (Thurs- day.) St. David's Day.—The annual banquet in celebration of St. David's was held at Towyn Vestry on Thursday evening when the Rev. R. D. Hughes presided over a large gathering. The guest of the evening was Sir Edward Anwyl, M.A., Aberyst- wyth, who said there was a danger of Wales forgetting that she was a nation. There was some danger in being a weak nation, and in believing that success is impossible. There was also a tendency is some Welshmen to forget their owi native land and to unite with the stronger nation across the border. They believed that to belong to a strong and powerful nation added to their credit. They very often lose their nation's characteristics and idiosyncracies. To be patriotic does not mean any enmity between countries, but common brotherhood. The glory of Wales is not in what she has been; but in what, she actually is and what the future has in store for her. Wales was now sending her sons into every sphere of life in every clime and they prospered as preachers, poets, statesmen, doctors, an4 in the practical affairs of life. Deter- mination was the cause of their success, and that was one of the chief character- istics of their Patron Saint. The other toasts of the evening were "The Royal Family," "Tle President," "Our National Institutions" (Alderman E. J. Davies, re- sponded to by Mr. D. C. Jones), "Our Sailors" (Mr. T. P. Timothy Compton, re- sponded to by Capt. Williams); "Spiritual and Temporal Forces" (C!apt. Davies, Gwynfa, responded to by Dr. James); "Our Guest" (Mr. J. S. Evans, C.M.); "The President" (Mr. E. T. Davies. Maen- ygroes; The Ladies" (Capt. J. Thomas, J.P.) Solos were sung during,the evening by Mrs. Alexander Gordon, Mrs. Maud Davies, Mr. T. P. Timothy, and the choir conducted by Mr. T. P. Timothy.
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UJUfSX. Obituary.—On Saturday, February 21st, the death of Mrs. Jane Davies, .wife of Mr Henry Davies, chemist, took place at her residence at Glyn Neath after a long and painful illness. Great sympathy is ex- tended to her busbail4 and two young daughters, and also to her brother and sister, Mr. and Miss Williams of Pockham. London. The deceased was a native 01 Llanon where she was highly respected by all who knew her. The funeral took place the following Thursday and, though the cortege started from Glyn Neath at the early hour of 6-30, large crowds assembled to pay their last tribute. The body was conveyed on the bier to the rail- way station, a distance of two miles. At 12-30 the body arrived at Aberayro* Station where the mourners were met by relatives from Llanon. and a large num- ber of Aberayron friends, many of whom followed to Llansantffraid Church in car- riages and brakes. Some distance before the cortege entered Llanon, the cortege was greatly increased by Llanon people. The Rev. E Evans. R. D., vicar, of Aberay- ron, preached an appropriate sermon and referred to her many good qualities during the ten years he had known her at Aberay- ron. The Rev. T. Evans, vicar of Llan- rhystyd, uncle of deceased, and the Rev. D. Lewis, vicar of the parish, also officiated. Beautiful floral wreaths were sent by Mr. H. Davies, husband; the Misses Maggie and Maud Davies, daugh- ters; Mr. and Miss Williams, brother and sister Mr. Davies, father-in-law; Mr. J. Davies, chemist. Llanelly. and Mr. D. J. Davies, Theological College, Carmarthen, brothers-in-law: Mrs. Davies, Salop, Llanon. Mrs. Jones. Cadifor. Llanon, the Misses Evans, Peris Villa, Llanon, cousins; Mrs. Aeiandi, London, aunt; Messrs J. Morgan and Tom Williams., London, cousins; Mr. Timothy Morgan, London, cousin; Mrs. Davies. Albion House, Aberayron. Miss Maggie Griffiths, Riversdale. and Aberayron friends.
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Aberystwyth has now one of the best bowling greens in the country, and also splendid golf links. There are other things in the near future. Miss DOROTHY BONARGEE, a young Hindu student at the University College of "Wales, Aberystwyth, won a handsome oak chair for an ode at the College annual eisteddfod on Saturday. In our opinion, by far the greatest obstacle in the way of national progress and commercial prosperity is the present railway system. We are surprised that anybody who is not an idiot does not realise this fact. When the Conservatives come into office they are not going to resort to taxed food, at least so Ur. BONAH LAW assures the country. We think he has gone a long way towards making a Conservative Gov- ernment impossible. The best thing the Conservatives could do would be to get rid of him, and th3 only way to get rid of him would b? to promote him. « It is curious hew the people tolerate differences in penalties for breaches of the law. At a London police court, last week, two men appeared to answer six summonses for selling spirits, wines, and beer without having a proper licence. One of them who, it was stated, was fined £100 for a similar offence in 1912, was now fined £300 or three months imprisonment, and the other was fined £60, or one month. It is a far greater offence, our readers will see, to swindle the State than to rob the poor. It is time for the ratepayers of Bar- mouth to make known to their representa- tives on the Council that they have had more than enough of the personal wrang- ling that goes on aÍi the meetings of the Council. Barmouth is an important place, and the public business affords quite enough work without entering into matters which have nothing to do with the welfare of the community. We are not going to take sides. It is for the ratepayers to intervene so as to maintain the dignity of the town and promote its interests as a health and pleasure iresort. A conference to inaugurate the cc British Federation of Health and "Holiday Resorts" is to be held in London on the 12th of March. The provisional secretary of the Federation is Mr. EVAN R. DAVIES the town clerk of Pwllheli. The best thing that the Federa- tion can do is to secure the services, if they can afford the cost, of Mr. EVAN R. DA VIES to do the advertising work for the whole of Wales. What he has done for Pwllheli he could do on a larger scale for the Principality. He has exceptional powers, as somebody will discover before long, who will secure them, regardless of cost. Perhaps he would not like the task. CSriccieth Urban Council is doing good work. The death-rate is low. The popu- larity of the place is increasing, and pro- gress is 'being made in several directions. There is the usual objections to increased rates, and perhaps too much quibbling about small items of expenditure. What Criccieth should do is to obtain plenty of land for the extension of the town and to a growth easy. There is a saying that takes a lot of water to make a little river, and it takes a lot of houses to make a small town. Criccieth is well to the front and should make good and courage- ous tise of its advantages. The weather is still a popular topic for conversation. The variations have foeen so brief and numerous that it is, in a sense, spring, summer) autumn, and winter in the course of one day. The damage done all up and down the coast by the recent henvy seas is greater than was at first realised. Farmers have begun to wish for a little less rain. Some of them are willing to sell the hay they do not require owing to the mildness of the season. It is nCiY generally agreed that as far as business is concerned this is the dullest winter for many years, Mr. RTTNCIMAN, in the House of Com- mons on Monday, said that applications for small holdings were received from 4,061 persons in the year 1913, of whom 2.485 were approved. The number of new hold- ings granted in 1913 were 2,504. During the same year applications were leceived for 70/064 acres. Applications were approved for 40,225 acres, and 25,046 acres were acquired for the purpose of small holdings. Our readers will realise that whatever may be the difficulties about getting small holdings in some districts the work is going on in the country gener- ally and will have beneficial effects of many kinds. On Saturday night, Mr. ORMSBT GORE was one of the guests of the Cambridge University Welsh Society's St. David's Day dinner. In the course of a speech, he said that he was often very rude to Welsh- men in the House of Commons, but he thought Welshmen were equally justified in being rude to him. He also said that the national life of Wales is blossoming in many directions. This is very true, and he is one of the new blooms, but if he is to ripen into something great and good he must try not to be rude, especially to Welshmen. In the making of statesmen politicians often go to smash. We are glad he sees the humour of his errors. Whatever may be said about fanners in Wales and their past neglect and apathy, it is now obvious that they are organising themselves, and it is organisation that is 08t needed, combined with less individual rivalry and suspicion. There is much that can be done, and when once security of tenure is obtained there will be rapid progress. The development of markets and fairs and the improvement in stock breeding are revealing already what can be done to make the business of agriculture more profitable, The University Colleges are doing good work, and the State Department of Agriculture is in sympathy with -local efforts. Dr. K C. DAVIES, M.D., medical officer of health for the borough of Lampeter, in his annual report, says:—"A formal notice "was sent last. December to the Trustees of Old Grammar School calling their attention to the insanitary condition of a "portion of the building used frequortly il as a classroom—the dampness and deficient ventilation rendering it quite unfit for habitation. The whole building "is used as a girls' school, and it may be re- marked that while the boys of the; town are provided by the authorities of St. "David's (bllpge, the Cardiganshire County Council and the Welsh Board of Educa- tion with grants of money, and palatial "and sanitary school buildings, the girls "of the rising generation have no money "grants given for their education, or sani- tary school buildings, and if they desire "it intermediate education have to seek 1 "true* °^ler towns, expensively, and fre- "keSty greatlJr the detriment of their for Ought not something to be done same J of Lampeter to give them the tion -it ca-ion and the same health protec- Jl,t al'C <!1Ven to boys? < Sir J. D. REES is as lively as ever in the House of Commons sisking questions. He asked about half-;v-dozen on Monday. Whether they were answered or not, and whether they were of consequence or not, are insignificant details. The Saint David's Day celebrations all over the district were held as usual. The speeches were very much in the usual style, except that, perhaps, they were somewhat more hopeful and contained indications of an intenser realisation of the demands which public life is making. The old "as I "you were" attitude is disappearing, and the need for meeting the needs of visitors is now admitted all round. 1110 Cambrian Railways Company is mak- ing steady progress. What the inhabit- ants of the places served by the Company have to remember is the fact that they have it In their power to add thousands of pounds a year to the Company's revenue without themselves being put to any cost. They way to secure additional improve- ments is to help the Company to contend with certain difficulties. The Leicestershire County Council have adopted a byelaw to prevent the destruc- tion of ferns and wild flowers in lanes, woods, and hedgerows. We suppose that in Leicestershire, as in some other counties, it is easier to pass byelaws than to enforce them. At the last meeting of the Aber- ystwyth Rural District Council, Brynymor Dingle was referred to as a dumping place for all kinds of refuse. The Aberystwyth Town Council ought long ago to have got this abomination stopped. The neglect of the Aberystwyth Rural Council in reference to Borth drainage and other matters came up once more at the meeting last Monday. Something ought to be done to bring about a better state of things, or the Rural District Council ought to be abolished. Borth has a right to attention, and the inhabitants should take drastic action. The Council ought to be liable for damages when people are dis- abled by TI1-nealtJT. caused by insanitary conditions. We are glad to see that Mr. DAVID DA VIES, M.P., is in favour of what he called the policy of sharing national institutions His speech at the dinner of the Aberystwyth Welsh Society, held at Aberystwyth on Monday, put the case. Nobody is against Cardiff sharing national institutions. "What is objected to, at the risk of having a bee in the bonnet, is the grabbing of everything :by Cardiff. All Wales has got that bee in the bonnet, and we are glad that Mr. DAVID DAVIES is in sympathy with them. Nobody in Wales has done more to stimulate a higher national life than Mr. DAVID DAVIES, M.P. It was shabby of Cardiff to take the Mem- orial Offices from Newtown. A good deal is being said just now about the alleged sale of royal honours, and the Government is accused of being guilty of a lavish dis- tribution of titles. The House of Lords is made ul.tt present—of titled persons, the majority of whom are Conservatives. Where did they get their titles? Surely not from Liberal governments. If the reformed Second Chamber is to consist partly of hereditary peers, it is to be hoped that the Government will create as many as are necessary to give Liberalism a fair show. The presumption that honours and titles are only to be given by Conserva- tives to Conservatives is grossly imper- tinent. Now that the State Insurance Act has enabled working men who are out of employment to be distinguished from con- firmed vagrants, there is no reason why the vagrants should not be sent to labour colonies and be forced to work, as was suggested by thte "Social Gazette," the official organ of the Salvation Army's social operations, in dealing with a wretch who is aid to be the laziest man in the world. The paper states that it is intended to again introduce the Vagrants Bill in the ensuing session of Parliament. If it should be carried through and worked, as the Salva- tion Army suggests, the country would seen be from from the lazy who are a social curse. M). OTCMSBY GOUE, M.P., has been climb- ing down owing to his having, to use his own words, "spoken from inadequate in- formation," when he described the eleven members of the Denbigh Committee, whose politics are so well known to Mr. LLEWE-KYN WILLIAMS, as sturdy Liberals. There is nothing serious in making mis- takes, as those who do not make mistakes make nothing, but he will see that it would be wise to be more careful in future. There is going to be Church Disestablish- ment, and it may be taken for granted that Nonconformists in Wales, except one here and there, will not oppose it. The promoters of the petition were not sturdy Liberals, but Conservatives. Mr. LLEW- ELYN WILLIAMS scored.