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Reviews. PATRIOTIC POETRY. Mr John Murray has published an in- teresting study of "Patriotic Poetry: Greek and Engish," by Dr. Rhys Roberts, professor of classics in the Uni- versity of Leeds, formerly professor of Greek in the University College of North Wales, Bangor. Originally delivered to the Literary and Historical Society of Leeds University and to the bovs of St. Peter's School, York, the address has been revised and supplied with copious and very useful notes and references. Dr. Rhys Roberts takes Shakespeare s King Henry the Fifth" as "the greatest of all English patriotic poems," and traces its re- semblances to the "Pei-siiiis," of Aeschylus and the Iliad and Odyssey of Homer. The emergence of religion, peace and progress as the really dominating elements in the patriotism of the authors dealt with is sanely, if somewhat modernly, interpreted, and it is surely a comfort to be told re- peatedly that "patriotism means not the hatred of another's country, but the love of one's own." The effort to be just, even to the enemy, is notable, and the differ- entiation between the virtues of warriors and the vices of war is as convincingly observed, as might he expected just at present. The author's fine scholarship and care are manifest throughout. The book has a distinctly Welsh interest, both in the text and the notes on Welsh patri- otic verse. "The Welsh writers of the future," says Dr. Roberts in a note, "much as they love their own language, will surely use English if they wish to be widely read, just as Verhaeren, notwith- standing his love for Flanders, writes in French and not in Flemish, or as Sir Walter Scott wrote mainly in English rather than in the Scot's dialect." This is no doubt sound business advice, but if "Patriotism" and "Small Nationality" are only permlSS1 blp on business lines, it is difficult to see why the charge of being a self-seeking attitude towards the mother- land, which would be more than odious," should be brought against John Owen's admirable epigramme:— Ilia mih: patria est ubi pascor, non ubi nascor; Ilia ubi sum notus non ubi natus erftni: Ilia mihi patria est. mihi quae patrimonia praebet: Hie, ubinumque. habeo quod satis est, habito!

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ITCHING, BURNING ECZEMA WAS CUREjD IN TEN DAYS. Chemist Tells of Wonderful Results from the Oxygenated Water of Baths Containing Common Saltrates. For nearly ten years I was afflicted with a complication of bad skin diseases, which caused untold anguish and often rendered sleep at night utterly impossible. I had symptoms of eczema, acne, urticaria, and even psoriasis my body and face being literally a mass of sores and rashes. I also suffered from rheumatism, and one day while resting my right leg in an ordinary hot saltrated water bath to reduce uric acid swelling, pain and stiff- ness, I was surprised to notice that the skin disease had lost its red, inflamed appearance and most of the soreness had disappeared. To make a long story short, I immediately bathed my entire body in the saltrated water and that night enjoyed my first sound sleep in months. After continuing for ten days, my skin became beautifully clear and healthy, and, better I still. the disorders liavo not returned since. Any chemist can supply at slight cost a few ounces of the common refined ¡ Reudel Bath Saltrates, and about two tablespoonfuls are enough to transform the water of a bath. Dissolve a teaspoon- ful in,a. hand-basin for washing the face, and cloth compresses wet with the saltrated water are useful for quickly drawing any pain from affected parts. I always recom- mend this treatment for any skin affections, and when prepared very strong, even for corns, tired, tender, aching feet, and all foot troubles. It never fails and from analysis I know that, among other strong healing and antiseptic qualities, it releases a very large amount of free oxygen in the water, which accounts for much of its remarkable curative power, since oxygen is Nature's own purifier, bactericide and skin-clearing tonic. The saltrates compound will form a British reproduction of practically the exact medicinal and highly oxygenated waters which have given a world-wide reputation to the natural curative baths at Aix-Ie- Tiains, Eilsen, Aix-la-Chapelle and other famous springs. These wonderful waters all act by releasing oxygen.—J.L.C. NOTE.—There has as yet been no rise in the price of this compound, but as in the case of all drugs during the war a sharp advance is to be expected at any time. d92 WUle.

I In East Africa. NORTH WALES MEN S DOINCS. INTERESTING NARRATIVE. Private D. Vincent Roberts, an old Towyn County School boy (son of Mr. R. R. Roberts, Templefield, Wrexham), serving i.n the South African Infantry in East Africa, under General Smuts, writes on May 15th—I am getting on nicely and am gradually becoming my old self again. Since April 12th I have been uttering from dysentery and fever and am now in IIKajiado Hospiital, enjoying the best of treatment and attention, and. inciden- tally, finding that there is a delightful charm in convalescence. On April 4th we left Himo River (where we were en- camped) rather hurriedly for a place sixty, five miles distant. The first day took us to Moschi, an evacuated town. The iirrt half of the march was accomplished in about a foot of dust. Then the rains started and for the last ten miles we were marching in about a foot of mud. After this start it rained every day and every night, and the march from Moschi, which should have been done in four days, took twelve days. We were passing through almost impassable swamps and had great difficulty in getting our ox-waggons y "I through. Each waggon is drawn by a span of sixteen oxen but more than once I saw fifty-six oxen put on to one waggon nnd then almost fail to pull it from its embedded position in the mud. We were carrying rations in the waggons calculated to last for the four days and as our pro- gress was so slow we had to be content with very ittle (often just one bisduit) per day. Sometimes we were fortunate enough to come across sweet potatoes, green mealies, or bananas. Anyway it rained day and night, and this season the rains have been abnormally heavy. Many a night I was wet to the skin, with no I change of clothing, and had to sleep on the wet ground. Under these conditions I was suffering from dysentery and could I get but iittle relief until we arrived at our destination another evacuated town. Here I was taken to a hospital which had been set up in what had been the Burgo- master's house—a good substantial house with lovely grounds. There was no furniture in the place and we slept on mattresses of dried banana leaves. Here I was kept for over a fortnight and was getting on well when I began to show symptoms of fever. However, I was well enough to be sent to the base hospital at Kajiado, a distance of 125 miles. The first twenty miles we came by mule wag- gons: and, after a night at a clearing station, we were taken by motor to a place thirty miles further on. We stayed at the hospital there that night, and then continued our journey (another seventy- five miles) by motor the following day. And so here I am in good hands; and, as I said, getting on well. I have had no letters or papers since April 3rd the day before we left Himo on the slopes of Kilima-Njaro (the snow-capped mountain which is over 19,000 feet high) and although there may be some for me addressed to the regiment they would not know .where to re-address them, as I have moved about such a lot since leaving. We left Himo so hurriedly that we had very little notepaper with us and what we did have was spoiled once the rains started. Further we were net near a railway or post office once we had left the camp. We are not operating in a country interlaced by railways and abounding in shops and post offices. Of course I have told you about our heavy fighting in February and March and the leading part taken by us. At Salaita Hill, on February 12th, we led the attack and it was there that I first saw bloodshed. It was an appalling sijght to see comrades shot by one's side and sad to think that each death was the centre of a great tragedy The casualties of the 7th amounted to 102 and when you read that the total South African casualties was 139 you will easily gather that we led the attack. After this first battle of ours a strange thing happened. I came out of action torn, dirty, and very thirsty. The first man to give me a drink of cold water was R. H. Roberts, of Portmadoc whom I thought had returned to Gape Town on the "Armadale Castle." It seems that he and some others had landed with a couple of big guns. I promised to see him in camp at M'buyuni When I went to see him he had news for me. He was taken from Salaita to M'buyuni on a motor lorry and the driver's name was Roberts. Said R. H. R. "I have just left another Roberts, a Vincent Roberts, from Corwen." "I know him." said the driver, who was young Roberts of Cefn Rug. Strange coincid- ence was it not? On March 11th we had a. great fight on two hils—Latima and Reata, a few miles south of Taveta. We had marched to Taveta that day and were just completing the work of digging trenches when we were called out. It was just about sunset and when we got to the scene of action it was dark. The battle was in progress when we arrived, but we advanced and took our places-and it was pretty hot I can tell you. We lost seventeen of one company alone. It was a bayonet charge that really drove the enemy back and it was our men who took the two hills. Our Colonel was on one with about forty men and the Major with about 100 of us on the other. Next day the General congratulated us and with Gratification We heard that both Colonel Freeth and Major Thompson were awarded the D.S.O.

BONTGOCH IN SOUTH AFIRICA. -The annual eis- teddfod of the Welshmen of Johannesburg and district was held at Johannesburg on Empire Day. The competitions were ex- cellently supported, and high artistic merit was admitted by the adjudicators, among whom were several distinguished South African musicians. The meetings were pre- sided over by Sir Thomas Price, K.C.M.G., I and Mr. Abe Jones, the president of the Witwatersrand Cambrian Society (a native of Nantvmoel). The conductors were the Rev. J. Glyndwr Davies, a native of Bont- goch and brother of P.S. Thomas Davies, Aberystwyth, and Mr. J. E. Jones (late of Wrexham). The chaired bard was Miss M. George Cape Province, who was in- stalled with the usual rites and cere- monies, the subject of the competition being a heroic poem on "The Belgians' Defence of their Country."

RHEIIMATISM-KIINEY TROUBLE FREE TREATMENT Rheumatism is due to uric acid crystals in the joints and muscles, the result of excessive uric acid in the system that the kidneys failed to remove as nature in- tended. and this acid is also the cause of backache, lumbago, sciatica, gout. urinary trouble, stone, gravel, dropsy. To prove Estora Tablets are the successful treat- ment for such complaints one full box of forty tablets will be sent to readers of the "Cambrian News" on receipt of this notice and 3d. in stamps to cover postage, packing, etc. Sold by chemists. Is. 3d. per box of 40 tablets, or six boxes for 6s. 9d. Aberystwyth agent: Boots. Cash Chemists. For full box sample address, Estora Co., 132, Charing Cross-road, London, W.O. c964

ABERYSTWYTH Comforts for Fighters. BATTERY'S SMART HEOORD. Major J. C. Rea, of the Cardigan Battery, in a letter to R.b-.M. Fear, states that he knows how much the men appre- i elate the gitts sent to them. "Most of the boys," he acids, are xit. They stand the heat wonderfully well and we some- times touch 120 in the shade. I nave just had my first attack of fever; but I stuck it out-could not go into hospital—aiid in a few days hope to bo all rignt. During the move the Battery entrained in the shortest time and. detraining, we heat the record for the station by just over five minutes. The following letter, signed by Corporal H. Gurney. Bombardiers J. L ew Davies and E. S. Clements Gunners S. Si (I lord, j Llewelyn Hughes, J. J. Jones, W Roberts, S. li. Pickard, with the Cardigan Battery, has also been received from Egypt:—"I e( am writing on behalf of the signallers of the Battery in whose special tent, half-full of instruments, this letter is composed, a little by everybody. From the Quarter Bloke's tent the welcome shout "Fall in for your Rattlers" was heard a few minutes ago. We joined in the rush and obtained our whack and returned to our tent, from which now issues a rattling cloud of smoke. We then thought of you and, as we are aware that it is your untiring effort that keeps us so regularly supplied with fags, dee ded that you are not thanked half enough by the Battery who make such a hole in your fund. During the past fort- night things have changed with us. We are in a new continent, our third so fa.r, under a new name. Though we have the .initial letter, we are Cardigan no longer to the military authorities, but hope to march into Aber. as the Cardigans. From our tent we can see the blue water of the Suez, in which we have a swim twice daily. In place of the clean sand we left, we have here sand mixed with a chalky dust which gets into everything, though on the whole g, t things are not so "dusty" with us. In turn we have picked up a little French and Arabic and now, with the a.id of thousands of Turkish flies we are rapidly becoming efficient in another language, that of the proverbial trooper. The weather is gradually becoming hotter, and as the thermometer rises so we discard some garment or other. Again thanking you on behalf of the signallers for the trouble you go to for us. We remain for duration of the war, 191—. the C" signallers. Appended are extracts from twenty-five other acknowledgments received by R\S.M from Aberystwyth men on active service abroad. Bombard'er D- J. Davies, with th:, Cnn- adians. writes- The cigarettes as usual, were much enjoyed. They arrived on the eve of the commencement of a great bom- bardment. No doubt you have read of the good work the Canadians did. They did fxcp-lent work, but not without a dearly- paid sacrifice. We lost seven of our -Iliinel-s: two killed instantly, one died from wounds, three seriously wounded, and one from shell shock. They were boys of the finest type and were game to the end. even in pain. I shall never forget carrying them out under the shell fire of the HUllS. For a number of days follow- ing my nerves edged but T am feel- ing well again. AK of us are more eager to send our souvenirs in revenge for the loss of our true and noble comrades. Sergeant E. Owen write—We are in a rather hot corner at present. Keep your eves on the papers. I think you will see something great in them before long. We have got the enemy well in hand and old Fritz will have a. taste of what Tommy can T'erV do. God help him when we do get to close quarters. I can assure you that our battalion will not disgrace itself. I am rather busy now being acting R.Q.M.S My kindest regards to all Aber. friends, hoping that the good work you are doing will be kept up to the end, then you will know how the Aber boys appreciate your good. work. Private W R. Williams with thp Cana- dians writes that he is still in hospital. He hopes to be transferred to England scon. He was wounded on May 14th. Since then he has improved greatlv. He had a bullet between the shoulder blades. It lodged somewhere near the lungs and naturally affected his breathing. He is, however, progressing satisfactorily and is ouite comfortable. He could not wish for better treatment, for which he wis extremely grateful. He thanks a-11 friends who have contributed so generously to the good things sent to him. Pi ivates Harry Hopk'ru writes—I have/ not seen anyone from Aber for the past two months- but am always reminded of Aber where I am now as I pass poor Hinekesman's grave at least half a dozen times a day. There is a rough wooden cross to mark the spot. Next to it is an air'nan's grave with part of an aeroplane propeller as headstone. It was a strange thing tllRt. it should ho an Aber boy to convey Hinckesman's body down ;n a motor !ambt|lanoe last lautumn. (I a m attached to a field ambulance who are doing excellent work. I believe we hold the record for the number of crses which nassed through our hands in a sinsrle day. That was during a certain gas attack of over twelve months ago. I was in hos- pital niv,(,If for a, couple of months under- go) nsr slight repairs. They looked after me jolly well and T was mndo most com- fortable. For the past twelve months I have been dispatch rider toi this unit. It is vastly different from motor cycling for pleasure round Aber. of course: but I am I jolly glad I came out as a volunteer. I am sorry for those who waited to be fetched. Lance-corporal E D Rowlands writes- All thanks to you and the Aber wolks, hoping the fund will carry on till the end. which I think will soon be with us. Then, what a great time! It seems very funny to me to hear the roar of the guns after the spell at Aber. Really one would not think at Aber. there was a war on. Private Tom Evans writes—I am glad to know your good fund is kept going. I wish you every success in your good work. thanks to the weekly patrons for their kindness. It is a great inspiration to know that our Aber. friends are always thinking of us. I was so pleased to hear that dear old Aber. is going to be to the front again with the memfOrial scheme, which I am sure will be successful. Aher. will resnond nobly to the call for the brave boys who have risked and lost their lives in this great and righteous war. Gunner H. Hammond writes-I get the "Cambrian News" every week from home and I enjoy reading the letters which the chaps from the from write to you. They show our thoughts when we receive the kind gifts from the people of dear old Aber. I hope you will continue to carry on the good work which you are so ably doing. Driver G. S. White writes—You cannot imagine- the delight it was to me when I received the parcel to think that the dear old friends at Aber. were thinking of the lads out here. I have met Mr Jones, the coachbuilder's son. and he looked in the best of health. I have the "Cambrian News" sent me every week from home and the first thing I look at is "Comforts for Fighters." It is simply grand to read some of the letters from Aber. boys. Private J. P. Jones writes-I left France last November wounded and stopped in England up to a month ago, when I joined I

Roadmen or Soldiers? I EXEMPTIONS WANTED. At Friday's- meeting of Lampeter Board of Guardians Mr. D. I. Rees presided, and there were also present Mr. Watkin Davies, Llanybyther, vice-chairman the Rev. R. C. Jones, Messrs Evan Davies, Lampeter; Thomas Davies, T. Bowen, Cwrt. newydd L. O. Davies, Trefilan T. Davies, Cellan; T. M. Griffiths, Llanfair; J. G. Marsden. Silian; W. Rees, Llangybi; E. Evans, Llanwnen: Daniel Davies, J. [Thomas, Llanllwni; D. Lewis, W Edwards, Pencarreg; J. Powell, D. Thomas, Rhos-y- corn; and J. Ernest Lloyd clerk On the Chairman's casting vote, it was decided not to publish the usual list of paupers and the audited accounts this year. The Master reported the receipt of gifts to the inmates from Mrs. Ernest Lloyd, Mrs. Dr. Thomas, Llanybyther: Mrs. Dr. Rowland, Mrs. Jones. Church Hill, Miss Cooke, College-street; Mrs. Jones, Tyssul Villa; and the Rev. Keble Williams. The inmates had a great loss in the departure of Colonel Brewer and Miss Burnet. The plentiful supply of pictorial papers they sent daily would be particularly missed. Miss Burnet, who was accompanied by Miss Wells, London, had given C2 to purchase a sofa for the sick ward. A hearty vote of thanks was accorded the donors. Permission was given the Master to pur- chase bread instead of baking it, owing to inadequate staff. Mr. Thomas Davies. Cwrtnewydd, pre- sided over a subsequent meeting of Lam- peter Rural Oouncil. The Surveyor (Mr Evan Jones) reported that six of the Council's employees were of military age and their services were indis- pensable owing to extraordinary traffic on the roads. Labour ioas scarce and their families would be unable without them to harvest the crop. The Chairman asked that Mr. Bowen should be appointed in his place as number of the Local Tribunal: but Mr. Bowen wanted time to consider as he did not feel inclined to act. Referring to the question of hiring a steam roller. Mr. L. 0. Davies maintained that if roads were neglected now it would mean additional expense in future. Motor- ists and cyclists admired the condition of roads in the district. It was decided to hire a roder. It was also decided to sup- port the roadmen's application for exemp- tion. Mr. Joshua Powell also presided over a meeting of Llanybyther Rural Council. Dr. E. C. Thomas, medical officer, re- ported an epidemic of measles in the par- ishes of Llanybyther and Pencarreg. Accompanied by the Sanitary Inspector, he visited a large number of the houses which ¡ lacked through ventilation. Several of the houses had only two bedrooms. It was of the utmost importance that children under five years of age should be isolated, but in the circumstances that was impossible. As many as thirty-five children atfending Coedmdre School had been notified as in- fected. Even the closure of schools was effectual only so far as children at a dis- tance were concerned. When children were allowed to attend festivals and other gatherings it was hopeless to try to pre- vent the spread of infection. An isolation hospital was necessary. Mr. Watkin Davies maintained that an offer of £ 10 by the Cleeves Western Va'leys Collieries to repair the district road from Rhydcymeriau to the main road leading to Llanybyther was too small, havinor regard to the damage done by the traction engine. The Chairman's suggestion to defer the matter pending Llandilo Rural Council's decision was adopted. I It was agreed to apply for exemption for the roadmen. [

(cont/nued from previous column), the S.W.B. I thank you for the great work you are doing. I hope God will save us so that we shall all meet again at the dear old place. I have not met any Aber. boys vet, but hope to have the lucK to come across some soon, as we never fee. happier out here than when we meet old friends. Private T. G G. Morgan writes—The weather has turned very wet and miserable here again. There is plenty of mud every- where. I am glad to see in the "Cambrian News" that your fund is still keeping up. I only hope you will be able to carry it on successfully until the end of the war. We are all looking to its end before long now. Seamen D. Lewis. Edward Davies, and Robert Humphreys write—We are very proud to think that we are natives of such a noted little place where our people think so much of us. especially you for devoting your time and labour for the Aber. boys. God bless you and keep you till the end of th:s crisis, so that we may be able to ex- press our appreciation to you personally for your good work. I give the Cambrian News," Lewis adds, to all my shipmates to I read. I keep your little card with pride. They all say there is not a town in Britain that thinks more of its defenders than Aberystwyth. My earnest prayer is to see God reigning supreme and to have a universal peace. I was pleased to see in the "Cambrian News" the acknowledgment from my brother, Richard Lewis, who is in the Gloucester Regiment, and also from my nephew, E. D. Lewis, on H.M.S. Caesar." Acknowledgments have also; been re- ceived from Drivers W. Pugh, W. M. Edwards. ll. Davies, D. Rice, T Rice, A. E. Williams, Privates VV. J. Davies, J. Roderick Davies, W. Vaughan, D.' J. James, H. L. Powell. and Riflleman W. S Jones. R.S.M. Fear acknowledges the following contributions:—Tabernacle C.M. Chapel Sunday evening collection (second contri- bution), P,3 1,3s. 3d. Mr. J. D. Perrott, J.P., Gorseland, North-road (second con- tribution), 10s.; Mr. John R.ichards, Tyn., pynfarch (twelfth contribution), 2s. 6d.; Mr. W. D. Williams, Brvnhaul, North- road (eighth contribution), 2s. 6d. Special Constabulary Drill Class (fifty-second con- tribution), 10s. Corporation employees (twenty-first contribution), 6s.: "Cam- brian News" employees (thirty-fifth contri- bution), 5s.; Gas Company emplovees (thirty-fifth contribution), 4s. l^d. Mr. James;, Tanyard employees 2 (sixth contribution), 0S. 6d- Electric Works em- ployees (twenty-second contribution), 3s.; Mr. Teviotdale's employees (thirtv-third contribution). 2s.; Laundry employees (twenty-second contribution) Is. White Horse Hotel collecting box (fourth con- tribution), Is.; Cambrian and G.W.R. employees (tenth contribution). 9d. The amount previously acknowledged was E264 10s. 11 d., making a total of JE270 15s 5d. Thirty-four parcels have been forwKrded this week, at a cost of R5 Os. 6d. Con- tributions for the week total £ 6 4s 5^d. R.S.M. Fear is grateful to the friends at Tabernacle Chapel for their handsome con- tribution, which heads this week's list.

A large consignment of freed potatoes was sent in the spring to France by the Agricultural Relief of Allies Committee for the assistance of peasants ruined in the war. A considerable portion of the potatoes was sown in the vicinity of Ver- dun and there is every prospect of an excellent crop from these English potatoes grown notwithstanding the difficulties en- countered and continuous shell fire. A

LLANON CHU.RCH.-Mp. John Price, Rh ymney, held a rehearsal of the programme of the Church festivav in the afternoon on Sun- day. There was a good muster of singe' s and as no Sunday senool was held there was a large audience. On Monday the Church Choir mustered well for' the festival at Aberayron. I IILIT'AR.Y. -Lan(,e-coi-I)oi-al J. E J. J. Evans, son of Mr. and Mrs. Evans. Glanperis, came out first class in a recent examination at the School of Musketry. I Altcar, as an instructor.—Lieutenant D. M. Jones. Carlton, was home last week, on his changing ships. He has now joined one of our fastest and "atest types of destroyers. The ship which he has now joined was in the thick of the fight off Jutland.—Private Tom Alban Jones, Whitehall, Pennant, and Private Tom D. Evans, Star of Isle, were home on furlough and both look well. — All "our boys" at the fronts are well, with the ex- ception of Private David Parry. Morfa Uchaf. who is in an English hospital, I suffering from a breakdown in health.

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Pupils prepared forExaminatioMl For terms apply at Clyde House, Queen's. road, Aberystwyth, Mr Edwards visits Lampeter on Friday. jR9 Mr. JAMES REES, Dental Surgery, 30, Alexandra Road, ABERYSTWYTH. (Same Street as Railway Station) ATTENDS PERSONALLY. TRGGAPON, 1st and last Tuesdays In each month. LAMPETER^nd and 4th Fridays in each inr>nth. LLANRHYSTYD, 3rd Wednesday, hours 10 to 11-30 a.m. Also 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th Fridays in each month, hours 10 to 11 a.m. LLANON,3rd Wednesday, 11:30 to 1. Also lRt, 2nd, 3rd and 4th Fridays in each ruontfc,hours 11 tc 12. ABEltAYRv^N, 3rd Wednesday, hours 1-30 to 3-30. Also 1st, 2nd. 3rd and 4th Fridays in each month, at Ben Davies, Hairdresser, Alban Square, or by appointment, hours 12 to 1. LLANARTH, let and 3rd Fridays in each month NEW QUAY, 1st and 3rd Fridays in each month. MACHYNLLETH, 1st, 2nd and 4th Wednesdays in each month, at Mrs Trevor Jones, Aroefa, Railway Tprrace. James Morgan, FRUITERER AND FLORIST, FISHMONGER AND POULTERER, il, Pier Street, Aberystuyth, EGGS. EGGS. EGGS. Bought, in any quantity for Cash. Scientific Sight-Testing and Frame Fitting I Qualified Sight-Testing Optician. I W. MIALL JONES I. M.P.S. Pharmaceutical Chemist Fellow of the Worshipful Company of j Spectacle Makers, and of the Institute of | Ophthalmic Opticians. { 33. TERRACE RD., ABERYSTWYTH I HAVt STOOD THE Test OVER 25 YicARs PRZIX»BXb SSSSI For DOGS or PUPPIES is an absolutely Safe Preventive and Guaranteed Cure of Distemper. KP WORM CAPSULES "One done certain clearance." No oils required with these BLOOD & COOLING CAPSULES, "They art grand conditioners," Prices (any of above),Is Id, 2s Id, 3s Id post ^free. CANKER permanent cure." Is 6d per bot Prepared by and obtainable only from A. R. HUGHES,A.I.S.A. (Lond.).F.Z.S. (Eng.) Blue Bell Hotel, Terrace Road, Aberyitwyth. I Advice and Particulars Free. b964 E Education. MEITHRINFA, rrcparatory School for Boys, NORTH ROAD, ABERYSTWYTH. Principal Miss TROTTER. Boarders received. Prospectus on application. BARMOUTH. COUNTY SCHOOL, BARMOUTH. Headmaster EDMUND D. JONES, M.A. Staff JOHN LLOYD, M A. W. A. BEDDOWS, B.Sc. W. B. WILLIAMS, B.Sc. MissL. M. M. ADAM, M.A. (Senior Mistress. Miss MARY DAVIES, B.A. Visiting Teachers in Drawing and Painting, Cookery, Shorthand, and Music. Prospectuses, etc., on application to R. LLEWELYN [OWEN, Clerk. The County School, DOLGELLEY. (The Dolgel!ey Grammar Sbhool) Dr. Ellis' Endowment, A.D. 1665. Boarding & Day School for Boys Excellent General Education and Training provided, with special preparation for the Universities, the Civil Service, and Commerce. Boarders received at the Headmaster's House. For Prospectus, Fees, etc., apply to the Headmaste Dr. Williams' School, DOLGELLEY. Endowed High School for Girls. (Boarders and Day Pupils). Preparation for the Central Welsh Board, Oxford Local Examinations, London and Welsh Matriculation and University Scholar- ships. There are three leaving Examinations ten- able at places of Higher Education, which are awarded annually upon the result of the year's work. 01 The Buildings and Grounds are excellently adapted to secure the health and comfort of the girls. A large new wing was erected in 1910 to ) meet the demand for increased accommodation. I TENNIS. tiOCKEY. NETBALL. BADMINTON. Fees :—Boarding, 227 10s. per annum Tuition, f6 5s. For Prospectus, apply to the Headmistress or to D. Oswald Davies, Solicitor, DolgeUey, Clerkto the Governors. I Towyn County School THE SCHOOL BUILDINGS are large and commodious and include the ordinary Class Rooms, Music Rooms, excellently- equipped Chemical and Physical Laboratories, Science Lecture Room, Workshop, Kitchen, and Laundry. The Headmaster's House is specially arranged for the accommodation of Boarders, also arrangements are made with one of the Masters for the accommodation of Girl Boarden Pupils are prepared for the Universities, r Profession and Commercial life. SUCCESSES DURING 1911. London Inter B.Sc. London Matriculation Wales Matriculation 6 College of Preceptors, Medical Prel. 9 Central Welsh Board. Honours Certificate Higher Certificate 1 Senior Certificate 11 Junior Certificate 19 Pitman's Shorthand, Advanced Grade 1 Pitman's Elementary 1 Associated Board of R.A.M. and R.C.M. Higher Division 1 Lower Division 8 Trinity College of London. Junior Division Preparatory I Rendel Exhibition, .£10. County Exhibi- tion, £10. Entrance Scholarship into Cardiff University, zclb. During the last thirteen years, scholarships to the value of X3,645 have been gained by pupils direct from the School. For Prospectus, Boarding Fees, etc., apply to the Headmaster, or to I E. J. EVANS, Towyn. Clerk to the r. ove nor