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THE BLOCKADE. IT is a matter for regret and for approval that the Governn ent should have been constrained to Publish statistics concerning the effect of the blockade; for regret, bec^use ,a Government department, whicn is already overstrained, should be called upon to expend so much labour and time to refute the unfounded charges of some of the great London dailies; for approval, because these statistics, issued by the War Trade Department, place the public in possession of valu- able information which is not generally available and the dissemination of which inspires confidence in the Gov- ernment and undermines the ignorant and mischievous criticisms which have been levelled at it. The truth with re- gard to the operation of the British blockade will serve to enlighten public opinion on what is, unquestionably, a vital factor in this war. However dauntless and victorious our arrrnes in the field-and their glory shines with matchless splendour against even the proudest troops of Geimany yet, our most effective weapon in the conflict is our command of the sea. By it t h; o, fabric of Empire was built up; by it alone will it be maintained. It is to-day the sure shield of European liberty, a guarantee that the nations will not be enslaved. As far as is consistent with international law the nation expects that this power should 02 wielded vigorously, even ruthlessly. There is reason to think, as the "Journal of Commerce" points out, that in the earlier stages of the war it was not so applied. Regard for the suscepti- bilities of neutral countries, and a scrupulous observance of rules, to which we were pledged under the Declaration of Paris and the later Declaration of London, placed severe restraints on the Fleet's freedom of action. The navy was instructed even to allow enemy reservists to return to Germany in neutral ships from foreign lands without interference. Experience has compelled us to alter our methods. The neutral countries have no cause for complaint on grounds of inhumanity in anything that the British Fleet may have done. For, irn spite of the greatest provocation1, it has resisted temptations and the clamours of ex- tremists to engage in reprisals which may have involved the lives and pro- perty of neutrals. The Declaration of London has been scrapped, and even one of the most famous of the four clauses of the Declaration of Paris has been made non-effective. For no statesman could have foreseen the exigencies of such a world-war as this, much less the brutal and remorseless methods of our enemies. The neutral flag no longer covers enemy goods. The Fleet exercises its right of visit and search to the full and from all directions evidence is accumulating that the blockade is silently but inex- orably weakening Germany and the other Central Powers ranged on her side. At the same time we are striving in every reasonable way to help neutral countries to obtain for their own sus- tenance the goods which they formerly received from Germany and other European sources of supply, but which, for various war reasons, they cannot now obtain from those markets. Sweden, where, apparently, a strong and influential pro-German element prevails, is the only Scandinavian country with which we have not been able to make satisfactory arrangements. On one or two occasions, indeed, during the past two years, our relations with that country have been danger- ously near the breaking-point. The publication recently of the correspond- ence between the Britifsh and Swedish Governments on the parcels mail ques- tion showed how near we were to a rupture in the early months of this year. Sweden has sine- taken a more cor- rectly neutral view of her duty and responsibility, and there are hopes that the dispute will soon be settled.

EDITORIAL NOTES. The first of a series of periodical sales held at Towyn last week by Messrs Morris, Marshall, and Poole surpassed the most sanguine expectations of the promoters. Farmers who took stock to the sale had every reason to congratulate themselves on the prices obtained. The result shows that when stock sales are properly organised and supported farmers have everything to gain by offering stock for sale under the hammer instead of the antiquated system of barter in the market place or on the farm. Reference is made elsewhere to the appointment of magistrates at Tregaron. Even there, where men of the soil such as Henry Richard, Major Evan Rowland Jones, and John Rowland were brought up there seems still to exist some notion with regard to hereditary appointment of magis- trates. In making appointments to the magisterial bench and other positions of public trust it has yet to be learnt that the administration of justice is a public service- It would add to the judicial efficiency of the Tregaron Bench if a class, whose claims have hitherto been ignored, were represented on it. At a recent meeting at Machynlleth, which unfortunately wa& not well attended, to consider how best to promote local in- dustries, it was shown that Mr. David Davies, chairman of the Welsh Town Plan- ning Trust, takes interest in the movement and is anxious to assist in carrying out any well-considered project. It was decided to ask the County Council to take the matter uP, with the promise of local sup- port. It seems to be rather a matter for the inhabitants themselves to make up their minds what they want and what is possible before expecting outside help. ihe sparsely-attended meeting tells its own tale, I. A correspondent in the ''South Wales Daily News" calls for a Welshman to undertake work under the Y.M.C.A. in France. He says that it is a glorious opportunity to reach men who are ready and eager for the work which such a man could do. This is a call which cannot, and surely will not fall on deaf ears. There must be churches which will give their minister leave of absence to undertake such work. All expenses are paid, but a word of warning is necessary. Y.M.C.A. work is not preaching by the lips, but by action, and lip-preachers are not required. Men who have a love for the physical as well as spiritual welfare of their fellows are needed; and only those who can work hard and for long hours can hope to succeed. Swansea and several other municipalities have put aside a part of theu- public parks for poultry and the schemes are proving successful. In West Wales, however, wh-ere there is plenty of waste land suit- able for poultry land but ungettable. It is difficult to say whose fault that is, but it is I none the less a fact that gardens are at a premiulllahnost as scarce as houses with baths. Adjoining all the towns is land which could be used if a local authority or a body of public men bestirred them- selves to utilise it} and at no time has the demand of the nation for increased food production been so great. The national production been so great. The national egg collection for the wounded require I millions of eggs, and the land on which poultry might be raised is now idle. Why ? As soon as the holiday season is over opportunity will arise for the formation throughout West Wales of war savings associations. Aberystwyth and Portmadoc have done something in that direction, but it is a matter which each locality should take up. The procedure is sniple. The payments may be whatever the Association decides and all forms are supplied free by headquarters in Salisbury-square, Fleet- street, London. Thrift is going to plav a big part even when the war is over, and if a start is made now when the people are earning big wages they will rejoice here- after in the fact that a few pounds have been saved and the country has been helped in its hour of need A non-smoker writes calling attention to the economic waste" following the general use of tobacco. "In a small measure," he writes, the production of tobacco employs more labour than the manufacture of beer. Both are harmful and both are i nremuner- ative to the State. Whilst the one pro- duces crime and numberless miseries, the other produces an enfeebled manhood and is now strteching out its tentacles to I womanhood. The cost in money is enor- mous-the return absolutely negative. To the men in the trenches it is a solace: to the wounded it is an active enemy. To boy life it is a deadly poison and yet the State looks on and the non-smoker is re- garded as unsociable and is classed with fanatics. Prohibition of liquor," he con- cludes, "and the taxing of tobacco to the point of extinction would give us a race of men and women of whom the world might be proud." #■ The subject of eugenics—the science of race culture and development-is difficult to discuss publicly and equally difficult to deal with by lgeislationj but the alarming report recently issued by the Chief Medical Officer of the Board of Education stows that it is a subject urgently requiring attention. "Eight years' work," he says, [ has brought to light a large mass of physical defect and disease, varied in char- acter and widespread, most of it prevent- able. No fewer than a quarter of a million children of school age are seriously crippled, invalided, or disabled. No fewer than a million children of school age are so physically or mentally defective or diseased as to he unable to derive reasonable benefit from the education which the State pro- 1 vides." Sir George Newman, the chief medical officer, deals with the subject from an educational standpoint; but the subject goes further back and deeper down into social conditions and relationships and calls for more radical remedies than school clinics or the force of public opinion. The Bishop of London, on second thoughts and after consulting with his clergy has decided against women being allowed to preach in churches. They may, however, I address congregations in town halls, parish halls, and schoolrooms. This decision seems to us to imply two things. First, that bricks and mortar built in the form of churches acquire a sanctity which do not attach to bricks and mortar made into schoolrooms and parish halls, to say nothing of town halls. That is at variance with the simple teaching at the well in Sam- aria. Second, that mere sex unfits a woman for the ministerial duties of the Christian religion. That, as Euclid says, is absurd. The Bishop's decision has caused great disappointment to women workers in the Church. Many have resigned from the Home Mission and others have been dis- missed for too-candid utterances in the women and the priesthood question. A society of women preachers has been formed which will hold services and preach I sermons, at first unobtrusively and later on extensively, and will prepare themselves for the future in which the position of women in the Church as teachers and preachers must be discussed and defined. A complaint was made at Aberystwyth Rural Council last week respecting the water supply at Capel Seion. It was stated that the water was obtained from within fifty yards of a burial ground and that the inhabitants were suspicious of its purity. The Inspector stated that the water had been twice analysed and that the inhabitants of Oapel Seion had given it to members of the Monthly Meeting when it met in that locality. It was not stated what the effect water drawn from fifty yards of a burial place had on the members; but now they kno-v the facts they will in future probably select a place of meeting wheve the water supply comes from a less suspicious sourca. It is the opinion of some geologists that at one time the coal measures of the Mid- lands extended over St. George's Channel and connected with the coal measures of the East of Ireland and that the coal of the intervening space was subsequently scooped out during the glacial period. Other geologists do not agree with that view. At last week's meeting at Glasgow of the Institution of Mining Engineers, Mr. David Fergusson said there was evidence to show the existence of a great coalfield between the Ayrshire Coast and the Isle of Arran and that a basin area with coal deposits between Holyhead and the Dublin and Wicklow coasts was not improbable. If legislation is wanted in any direction it is wanted in preventing gambling in stocks. The Norwegian "Tidens Tegn" stated that in that country—which is held up as a pattern to Great Britain for its agricultural industry—young men are throwing up good and promising employ- ment to become stock jobbers and profes- sional gamblers whose life is that of idlers and gamblers. The craze is not only in- jurious to the individual when the garue is played out, but also to the community which in this way is losing so much sound power of work." The game is played all over the world. In Chicago recently it was stated that L2,600,000 had been made in ten days in wheat operations. Even rural Wales is not free from stock gambling, as many know to their cost and bankruptcy. At last week's meeting of Aberystwyth Town Council, as well as at a previous meeting, Dr. Harries called attention to the large proportion of defects in the water service discovered and reported by the Wat-er Inspector. Who is responsible for defective taps and consequent waste of water? Surely it is the householder, and the defects should not be allowed to con- tinue until they happen to be discovered by the Water Inspector who has other and more important duties to perform. The Council has ample power to deal with householders who negligently and carelessly waste water to the deprivation of house- holders in the higher parts of the town. If that power was exercised in a few of the worst cases householders would get defects remedied without allowing water to run to waste until the defects were officially dis- covered. The "Spectator" has done itself honour by a remarkably frank acknowledgment of the services rendered by Mr. Asquith to his country both before and during the European convulsion. It says that the chorus of fault-finders and back-biters who assail Mr. Asquith are never silent; but King George has no other subject who is trusted so widely by his countrymen and who is respected so heartily by our allies as the Prime Minister." It finally ex- presses confidence in the Premier's ability to hold the Grand Alliance together and to bring the country safely and victoriously through the war. The historian of the future will do justice to the remarkable qualities of this resourceful strong man who has steered his country through perils that threatened to engulf it. His name will stand prominently on the roll of his country's saviours when the names of his detractors and critics will have sunk into oblivion.

From Mesopotamia. CAPTAIN PATTERSON'S LETTER. Capt. C. Patterson, writing on August 15th trom Mesopotamia asks tor a copy of the "Cambrian News" in ord-er to revive the happy memories of his games with the College and Town Team in the Welsh Cup matches. He had just completed a year's active service. He went through the Gallipoli campaign and for the past five months had been fighting the Turk round Kut. So far his only sickness had been an attack of malaria, from which he was recovering. D. A. Pugh, College Team footer, joined the regiment, but got a bad attack of fever almost immediately. They managed to chat about College days and friends. He would be glad to hear from old Aber. friends as a letter helps to re- lieve the discomforts of campaigning in a climate of 120 degrees in the shade. He had heard of the death of poor old Oswald Green, whom he met just before both left for foreign service, and in imagination re- played some of their old footer games. He was sure Oswald was brave to the last. The writer concludes by saying he met Dewj Williams often in the Dardanelles.

NEW QUAY. ON FT-R LOUGH. -Driver David Arthur Lewis, R.F.A. Penrhiw Farm, was on short furlough last week. WOUNDED.—Intimation was received last week that Corporal D Vincent Davies, Welsh Guards, of Llainwen, has been Welsh Guards, of Llainwen, has been wounded in the right arm by a bullet. He is making progress and is expected home on lenve. OBITUARY.—The death of Mr. Cecil | Evans, Park House took place last Satur- day. after a brief illness. Interment was made at Llanllwchaiarn Churchyard on j. Tuesday.

Death from Wounds. ABERAYRON HERO. One of our brightest soldier boys (Lieut. Henry Loyn Pugh, of the South Wales Borderers), has been killed in France. The news was received on Tuesday of last week that he was wounded on the 7th September and that he died on the 11th September. The deepest sympathy is felt for his father and mother (Mr. and Mrs. Thomas .Pugh, of Paris House) and for his brother and sisters. Lieut. Pugh was an open, honest, generous, and fearless young man. He was loved by all who knew him best. He was master of the Boy Scouts and people will recall the zest and I go" with which he marched the boys and trained them and with what enthusiasm he took them for outings to Gogerddan and other places. He strove for a place in the army from the outset and was enthusiastic in his eagerness to go to France; and it may be assumed with certainty that he was foremost in the fray. He is Aberayron's first soldier to fall. Lieut. Pugh had been a. member of the Urban Council for some years and a much- valued colleague on the County School He-union Committee. Wherever he was he was buoyant, confident, and active. He will be mourned for not only by his kith and kin, but by all who knew him best and he had a wide circle of friends and acquaint- ances.

Harlech Brothers. I Sertg. JOHN OWEN, A.P.C., and Private ROBERT ELLIS OWEN, Sons of Mr. and Mrs. Owen, Monah Sons of Mr. and Mrs. Owen, Monah House. Their youngest son, Sergeant John Owen, joined in 1914 before which he was at the Kodah Clearing House.

MYDROILYN. THE COUNCIL SCHOOL. The Coun- cil School was re-opened on Monday aHer a summer vacation of seven weks. This long holiday this year was {.ranted m order that the children might a tist their parents in the harvest. A -rtail mnt of the other holidays will be made I. ter on HIGHER. EDUCATION. -Several pupils from this locality have entered secondary schools during the past week. HARVESTING. Farmers' work has lately been seriously hampered by wet weather. Most of them have row cut their corn. FROM EAST AFRICA.-Mrs. Evans, Rosina, who has two sons serving v.ith the South African Forces in German East Africa received an interesting letter last week from her son Davie. Besides des- cribing numerous adventures he had gone through, he gives a good description of the country, the nature of the 1: nd etc. Amongst other things is the following:— After two weeks in hospital I recovered sufficiently to be sent to a convalescent home. I have been here a week ;• r;d feel very well and ht again for active service. This is a wonderful country and the train journey from to this place, which took a whole day, is most interest- ing. The country teems with wild animals of every description and I don't suppose anywhere in the world will you find its equal. Soon after we left Nairobi we passed through plantation after plantation of coffee. Coffee is the chief crop of the British East African farmer, and evidently is profitable. The drawback is that a is profitable. The drawback is that a large capital is necessary to make a start At least this is so now, but it was only a few years ago that land could be bought for the small price of a penny an acre. After travelling a couple of hours we found the country swarming with wild zebras. Tht'rc were thousands of them. These striped animals can be put to no use and they are neither interfered with nor shot at. Hence their ever-increasing num- bers. Farmers have tried to train them to do the work of a horse and have found them very nervous and lacking stamina. A little further on we encountered deer of all kinds and all srecimens of buck. These form the inhabitants' principal meat sup- ply and I don't think any meat tastes better than roast venison. Wild pigs also abound. They are ugly and fierce looking. They have large tusks which stand up^ right—as also do their tails, which 1 «\ve no curl. Giraffes and rhinos are also to be found. There is a rhino quite close to this home which always comes down regu- larlv to the river and we 1 ometimes go larlv to the river and we 1 ometimes go to have a look at him—of course from a safe distance. These nond^r ms-looking beasts cannot see at all well, hut they have a keen sense of smell, f,nd if tl ev get a scout of anyone near are likely to make a charge, and it needs a try la'-ge bullet to stop them. Then there aie lions wh :ch_ I have not had the fortune to see though I ve seen tracts of them in German -in East. The whole country is like one large unpenned zoological garden in a beautiful hilly country. When we were nearing our journey's end we could see on the hills a number of jets of steam. This steam, from the bowels of the earth is perpetual and is a safety valve. If it were not, tor tJi-s escape, the probability" is that vo.canoes and earthquakes would be pre- Th* olose by are so big that when there !s a wind large waves are to T^i^en' w? vpry near the Uganda La«.es and .he Equator. Fortunatelv we aie at a high altitude and therefore do not .eel the heat a great deal." feel the heat a great deal."

COMMINS COCH. Y.M.C.A.—Last week Miss M. A Evans, Hair lew. and Miss Martha Edwards, 1' ronfraithfach, collected £1 13s. 3d for the Y.M.C.A. <

Heroic Borth Sailor SALVING TORi iuiX)ED VESSEL. When the "Van tetirum," a 1,990-ton steamer, was nearmg Juiverpooi last Unnstmas JDay she was attacked by two enemy submarines. Atter an attempt to escape the captain decided to abandon his ship and tooli to the boats. Iwo men were left on board to lower the boats, but one was killed owing to the submarine niing a torpedo. l ive shells were then area at the ship. Despite her damage, tHe ship remained afloat. On Christmas Day one of the patrol vessels of the Auxiliary Fleet which had discovered the V an Stirum-' and lowered a boat with tour hands, of whom Seaman Richard Davies, Borth, was one, to tow the ship into port. The undertaking was full of danger as enormous seas were breaking over and the vessel was lurching heavily. According to an article written by Mr. Alfred Noyes, the four brave men pulled to the side and clambered aboard. No sooner had the last man got up than the boat was smashed to pieces against the ship's side and immediately sank. They found that the vessel had been torpedoed in the engine room. The stokeholds and engine rooms were full of water. On entering the saloon they saw the tables set for the Christmas dinner. The party successfully set the hawser from the port bow to the attendant trawler; but as the steering gear had been jammed she be- came uncontrollable. Meanwhile the gallant four remained at their post on board. The lieuterant in charge of the trawler made up his mind that he would save them. No sooner had the boat been hauled alongside than the Van Stirum" suddenly rolled over and went down. The four men managed to slide down the ship's side in time, cut the boat adrift, and push clear. A letter has been received from the I Admiralty thanking Seaman Davies for his excellent work.

Lampeter Guardians. PROPOSAL TO INCREASE RELIEF. A meeting of the Board of Guardians was held on Friday when there were pie- sent Messrs. 1>. I. IUM (m the chair), livan Oavies, Lampeter; Tom i>avie\, Cellan- T. M Griffiths, Llanfair; William Rees Llangvbi; Thomas Davies and Thos. Bowen, Llanwenog; Llew. 0. Davies, 1;re- titan; Rhys Ll. Evans and Watkin Davies, Llanvbyther; David Davies, Llancrwys, and E. D. Rees assistant clerk. Mr Rhys Ll.' Evans gave notice of motion for the next meeting to reconsider out-relief with a view of increasing it on account of increased cost of living. The Master in his report brought up the question of heating the sick wards and suggested they should be heated with gas. The matter was referred to the House Committee for report A resolution from the Swansea Uoara ot Guardians recommending that the sums payable to sick persons under the National insurance Acts be paid to the Guardians during the time such persons are inmates of workhouses or workhouse infirmaries and that the Act be amended in that respect was adopted. The following tenders for the supply of goods to the House were accepted:— Drapery, Mr. Walter Davies; en., Messrs. Evans and Davies; milk. Mr. x. Davies, Pontfaen meat, Mr. David Thomas. RURAL DISTRICT COUNCIL. Mr. Thomas Davies presided over the meeting of the Rural District Council The tender of the Cardigan Steam ifil- ing Company for rolling district roads in the autumn was accepted. Mr. Tom Davies, Cellan, was appointed to represent the Council on the Governing Body of Tregaron County School. A notice was directed to be given to the owner of houses in Cardigan-road, Llan- wenog, to abate certain nuisances on the premises. ASSESSMENT COMMITTEE. Mr. R. Ll Evans presided over a meet- ing of the Assessment Committee. The assessment of the Black Lion, Lam- peter, was reduced on appeal from L75 to ,£40. It was stated that it was the amount at which the premises were now let. A sub-committee was appointed to in- spect the workshop of Mr. Timothy Evans, coachbuilder, in New-street, in respect of which an appeal had been made. A plantation on Gelligarneddau Farm, Llangybi, was ordered to be struck off the list, as the timber had been removed and the land added to the farm without any increase being made in the rent.

LLANBRYNMAIR. WAR NEWS.—Sad news was received in two Llanbrynmair homes last week. On Monday news was received that Private Asa Llewelyn Hughes, Dafarnewydd. of an Australian battalion has been missing since the 27th of July. On Wednesday morning came the news that Lieut. John Peate was killed in action on the western front. Air. J. Peate, B.A., before joining the army was an assistant master at Tenby County School. SCHOLASTIC SUCCESS. -['he following pupils were successful at the recent C.W. Board examination :—Senior certificate Iorwerth Cyfeiliog Peate, Glanllyn; Arwyn I Samuel Roberts, Broniaen; Tegwen Evans, Penddol. Junior certificate: Ellen Rob- erts Morris, Hafodyfoel; and Ithel Peris Lloyd. Glynteg.

TALYBONT ROME FROM THE FRONT.-Private J. W. Parker, S.W.B., has been invalided home from the front. He was one of the first to join the colours He was engaged in the battle of Loos, and was seriously wounded in a mine explosion. He has been for several months in hospital; but at pre- sent is enjoying his well-earned rest at his home with Mr. and Mrs. Evans, Lerry Stores. Another wounded soldier, Private David Jones, R.W.F., staying with his sister, Mrs. Humphreys, Penrhiw, has been invalided home some weeks ago. He was wounded at Galiipoli and has seen severe fighting. We wish them both a speedy recovery.

ABERAERON THE BARGE.-The last 0f the heavy- bottom baulks and ribs of the barge were removed by the purchaser (Mr. E. T. Davies, of Aberarth) from the river on Tuesday. This means the removal of a landmark. It recalls a time when the Monachdy Estate Svas occupied with many prospective plans of strength- ening the ramparts of the harbour in the days when the Harbour was the chief asset of the trade of the town. It recalls Mr David Jones, ship- builder, its constructor, and "Compton" who prophesied great uses for it by enab- ling him to bring the huge boulders on the Cilfforch and Gilfachyrhalen beach into port for building purposes. It hardly fulfilled the purpose and for years it was consigned to the indignity of a breakwater to protect Harbour-Ian? and Portland-street from the raids of angry high tides. Publicity pays. Patronise the paper possessing pulling power—the Cambrian News."

For Welsh Troops in Egypt. AN APPEAL FOR CYMAKFA PRO- GRAMMES. Sir,—I appeal to all friends of the soldiers to send me copies of the Tunes and Hymns" sung on the last day of the Aberystwyth National Eisteddfod. Some four thousand copies would be required to supply the need of the Welsh Regiment, the Royal Welsh Fusiliers, the Glamorgan- shire and Pembrokeshire Yeomanry who are at present in Egypt; and it would be a very great boon to these brave men to receive copies of the words and tunes. Many at home are anxious that these men should get Welsh services wherever they may be, and there are several Welsh chaplains, but it is very difficult to hold Welsh services when Welsh hymn books and tune books are wanting. These "taflenni" are just the thing to supply this need, and they are so portable that the soldiers can carry them in their pockets. ,1 Trusting that this appeal will not be made in vain.—Yours, etc., E. DAVIES BRYAN. St David's Buildings, Sbaria el Manakh and Sharia Emad ed Din, Cairo. [If copies of the tunes and hymns are sent to the Cambrian News" Offices, they will be forwarded to Mr Davies Bryan.— ED. C.M.]

Doctor's Services. LOCAL GOVERNMENT BOARD AND TREGAR.ON U iON. Mr. Timothy Evans, Deriodyn, presided over Tuesday's meeting of Tregaron Board of Guardisans. There were also present Messrs D. Davies, Glartheli, vice-chairman; D. J. Williams, W. R. Morgan, John Owen, Caron Lower; Evan Evans, Lledrod Lower; David Evans, Bettws Leiki; John, Lodwick, Nan tew 11 lie; D. Jenkins, Pont- rhydfendigaid; Thomas Morgan, Tan- enweh; D. J. Davies, Abraham Morgan, Ysbytty; J. W. Davies, Llangeitho; R. D. Arch, Claron Upper; Thomas Edwards, Lledrod Upper; David Davies, Doithie United; D. D. Evans, Llanio; the Revs. D. G. Davies, Bl-aenpennal; T. R. Davies, Llanddewi Brefi; Mr. Jenkin Lloyd, clerk; and Dr. J. Morgan, medical officer. It was agreed to support a resolution protesting against the increase of 2s. 6d. per ton in the price of coal. Mr. D. J. Davies, in proposing the adoption of the resolution, said there were many commodi- ties other than coal which had been ad- vanced in prices with the result that a few individuals were able to reap fortunes. He believed it was possible for the Govern- ment to control the coal industry and prevent the artificial inflation of prices as had been done with other industries. Mr. John Owen withdrew the proposal of which he had given notice to call atten- tion to the inadequate salary paid to the Relieving 'Officer (Mr. Rees Rowlands) j compared with the increase in his work owing to the house to house payment of out-relief. With reference to the question of the release from civil duties for duties in the R.A.M.O. of Dr. David Davies, Birch Hill, one of the district medical officers in the union, the following letter was read fron. the Local Government Board" Mr Long understands from the Central Medical War Committee that in the event of Dr. Davies being released for military service Dr. Evans, Tynant; Dr. Lloyd, Tregaron; and the practitioners at Lampeter would -arrange jointly to carry on his poor law work, and he (Mr. Long) is advised that there is not sufficient reason for with- holding his consent to Dr. Davies being so released. The Central Vfcdical War Cbmmittee have been informed accord- ingly. Mr. D. D. Evans explained that at the previous meeting a committee was ap- pointed to appeal for the retention of Dr. Davies to supply the needs of the civil population in the union and a letter was sent to the Local Government Board. Dr. Davies, accompanied by the Rev. T. R. Davies, had also appealed to the Central Medical Committee; but, so far as he knew, nothing further had been heard. The half-yearly precept of the -County Council for £ 1,930 was received. Mr. Arch presided over a meeting of the Rural Council. Ysbytty Ystwyth Parish Council wrote agreeing to contribute one-sixth of the cost of the erection of Abern-ant foot- bridge. It was therefore agreed to auth- orise Aberystwyth Rural Council to pro- ceed with the work. A letter was read from Llandovery Rural Council asking for a contribution to the cost of repairing the footbridge over Doithie river on the boundary of the parishes of Cilycwm and Llanddewi, which was reported to be in a dilapidated state. The cost of repairs was estimated at L9. It was agreed to contribute half the cost. The sub-committjee appointed at the previous meeting reported 011 a visit to an alleged encroachment on the road at Blaenwaun, Lledrod Lower. Mr. Thomas Edwards thought the road was wide enough notwithstanding the fencing. As there was not much traffic, he did not see the necessity for removing the fence complained of. Mr. D. D. Evans considered there was an encroachment because of the sharp corner and because posts had been put in the road. The Chairman also thought the fence should be moved. It was agreed to refer the matter back to the sub-committee for a recommenda- tion. Mr. D. D. Evans was appointed the Council's representative on the governing body of the Intermediate School. A letter was read complaining of the unfinished state of the urinal at Tre- garon and the Medical Officer suggested that it should be flushed periodically by the roadman. The suggestion was adopted.

BORTH. ON FURLOUGH.—Lance-corporal T. Jones, Craigfryn House and Private Wm. J. Evans, son of Mr. and Mrs. Evans, Ystwyth Cc,ttage. are home on leave. PRESENT\ftON.- An nlarj_r<;d photo- graph taken at Borth by Mr. R Williams of the wounded soldiers from Aherystwyth when they were entertained 1 y the visitors and residents recently, was presented by Mr. Williams to the Hospital last week. KINDNESS — Mrs Feilden has presented an oil painting of young grouse painted by herself in 1874 in aid of St. Dunstan's Home. The picture is on 1 iew at the Drug Stores of Mr. R. Williams. t

CORRIS. WEDl El GLWYFO.—Dydd badv rn daeth y newydd i'r ardal fod Pte. Trevor M. Lewis wedi ei glwyfo yn Pfrainc. Mawr hyderir iddo wellhad buan. Arosodd yn Aberdyfi cyti ymuno a'r fyddin. LLIFOGYI-D. Dech re yr wythnos wyd IlifogydA mawr. Torwyd a ^ae llyn perbhynol i Chwarel Ab'ilbvoni nf. attali- wyd r gwcithwyr i weithio dydd Llun.

Marriage at Llanbadarn. DAVIES—WOODMAN. The marriage was solemnised at the ancient Church of Llanbadarn Fawr on Wednesday morning of Miss Gladys Beatrice W oodman, younger daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Woodman Kings Heath, birmingliam, and niece of Major and Mrs. Mathias, Bronpadarn, and of Sir Richard and .Lady Mathias. Cardiff, and Captain D. Percy Davies, son of Alderman and Mrs. David Davies, Swansea. The bridegroom is in the Army Cyclist Corps on active service in France and returned home for the marriage. Though it was the desire of the bride and bridegroom that the wedding should be quiet in character, great interest was taken in it by the inhabitants of LJan- badarn and the; neighbourhood of the bride's home and a large number of the people of Aberystwyth was present at the church. Flags were displayed and the silvery hells of Llanbadarn rang out merry peals throughout the day. The weather was all that a bride could wish for, sun- shine greeting the bride and bridegroom as they left the church after they had been made husband and wife. The tiiit in- terior of the church was beautifully and appropriately decorated. Mrs. Jones the Vicarage, tilted the attar vases with choice flowers. Mr Pateman and the Bronpadarn gardeners banked each side of the aisle with masses of maidenhair fern in which were embedded streptocarpus and primulas. These masses of ferns and flowers were continued into the chancel, with groups of palms at intervals, so that the wedding party when assembled and the decorations made altogether a picturesque scene During the arrival of the party Mr. T. Lewis Old, organist performed Dvorak's Humoreske, Schubert s Serenade, and Elgar's charming" Salut d'Amor," and on the arrival of the bride, on hex uncle's arm, the Choir sang How Welcome Was the Call." The bride- groom was accompanied by Mr. 1'. D. Windsor Williams Blackmill, Bridge End. AiThi5 bride w'h° was given away by Major Mathias, looked charming in a dress of satin mouseline, trimmed Brussels lace, with tulle veil, and wreath of real myrtle. She carried a bouquet of choice exotics and were as her only ornament a string of pearls. „TTile.re "~e.re four bridesmaid?—Miss Winnie Daves, sister of the bridegroom; Miss Marjorie Munslow, cousin of the bride; and the Misses Eileen and Linda Mathias, cousins. Miss Davies and Miss Munslow were attired in pale mauve Georgette ninon and the Misses Mathias. in pale pink crepe de chine. All wore wreaths of leaves in their hair and carried bouquets of pink carnations and autumn leaves Ilieii- ornaments were gold and enamel regimental brooches, the gift of the bridegroom. The introductory portions of the marriage service were taken bv the Rev K Davies, and the R-ev David Jones vicar of Llanbadarn, performed the cere- A10!1/" At t'1° inclusion the Notional Anthem was sung by the Choir and Mendel- ssohn s Wedding March was performed on the organ as the party left the Church. Mrs V7th;Pt 0rl Wn glVe? hy Major and Mis Mathias at Bronpadarn, when the guests included Mrs. Woodman, mother of the bride; Alderman and Mrs. Davies FrYrn'l £ fMlff Marjorie Davies. Master TT CAPav],es' ^ster Jack Mathias, Mrs. H. Munslow, Birmingham, aunt- Mrs Evan Evans, and Mrs Dr. Ellis Davief J?/" Jhe fay CaP^in and Mrs. i*mes left for London and Folkestone A large number of wedding presents £ f1Vr,Ved- n° bridegroom's gift to brM^ftW,S.*thd,'ar?!,d rin,r weddi„g8ri„g „ gold

LAMPETER. RAM FAIR.—The annual fair at Ram was held on September 16th, but was not so large as usual. The following prices were realised :-Yearling cattle, Lg to £12; two year olds, L12 to L16 10s ^V€S' whicJ? were scarce, sold at 3j £ O to £ 53 per couple. fTHEi (NATIONAL MISSION. v—Pfr-^ paratory to the National Mission of 4 pentance and Hope, services were held at St. David s College Chapel, from Monday evening to Wednesday afternoon, and addresses were delivered by the Rev. Dr. Joyce principal of the College, and the Society Bardsley, Church Missionary SALE OF PROPERTY.-On Tuesday at the Oak Hotel, Mr D. I. Rees offered for sale a, farm of thirty-three acres known as Ffosyffin, Cellan. Bidding started at an<Lthc prop^'ty was withdrawn at j Mr J. Emrys Jones, solicitor, acted for the vendor. SHEClAiL SESSION'S-—Op. Saturday, before A. R. T. Jones and Roderick Evans, Esqrs., James Lome, Orugywheel, Llanwenog, was brought up in custody charged by P.O. Owen with being an absentee without leave under the Military Service Act. P.O. Owen said he asked defendant whether he had his registration paper. He replied that he had not re- gistered as he was in the navy at the time of registration. He said he had been dis- charged from the navy but had lost his discharge papers when discharged from Haslar Naval Hospital, Portsmouth in February, 1916. He said he joined the navy in May, 1915, at Swansea and trans- ferred to the Naval Barracks at Devon- port. On August Bank Holiday, 1915, he I was sent to the Dardanelles and had been in a mine-sweeper near Mudros. Defend- ant gave evidence in support of tlii state- ment and was remanded until Tuesday for enquiries. He was brought up again on Tuesday and remanded until Friday. MART.—There was a large supply and a clearance sale at the fortnightly mart on Tuesday. The prices were—Fat cattle £ 16 to £ 28; cows and calves £ 18 to £ 30; fat lambs 25s. to 45s.; fat ewes 30s. to -03; and fat pigs L5 to Pg 10s PEDIGREE: SALE.—Mr D. 1. Rees held a sale of pedigree cattJe and sheep at the Mart on Saturday, and succeeded in haying a good sale. There was a good selection of ram and ewe lambs from well- known breeders, including Messrs. Evan Lloyd, Cefnmaes; Jones, Lhvynddeiniol, Llanrliystyd Hugh' Davies, Bryngwyn T. E. Jones, Pontfaen, Ciliau Aeron; T. Griffiths, Gwndwngwyn; D. I. Rees, v elindre; D. W J. Richards, Glanrhocca; Samuel Davies, Coedpark; Mrs Hughes, Nteuaddfaw,r; and Major Harford, FaJ- condale. The prices realized were as follows:—Mr D. I. Rees, Ryland, mm lambs, £ 4 10s. jB4 15s., £ 6 10te. Mr Samuel Davies, Coedpark, yearling Shrop- shire rams, £4 and J34 lOs. Neuaddfawr Suffolk ram lambs, up to 66s.; Mr. E. Lloyd, Cefnmaes, yearling Ryeland ram, -64 10s. Mr Jones. Llanddeiniol, Kerry ram lambs. £ 4. Shorthorn bull calves from Mr Lewis Evans, Tynant, Cilie Aeron, realised P,24 10s., C21, a iid £ 21; Hereford ped gree bull calf from Mr B. M. Williams, Blaen- twreh. £ 20; registered Shorthorn bull calf from Mrs Jones. Laethliw, £21: nnd seven yearling Shorthorn heifers in calf from Dr. Bankps-Price. Dole. £ 15 10s., jd5. Fine specimen^ were also sold from the herds of Mr. W. Davies. Goyallt. Llan- geitho, Llanavron Home Farm. Mr. J. Jones, Penralltwrtt, and Mr. D. Jones, Orugymaen, Llanvbyther.