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FIGHTING FOR PEACE By HENRY VAN DYKE, Recently U.S. Minister to Holland. BEGIN THESE REMARKABLE WAR REVELATIONS IN NEXT SUNDAY S flattonal flews. The National Ne-dls" has secured the I exclusive rights for publication in this I country of this remarkable Series of Articles. HEN Dr. Henry van magnificent articles which we Dyke gave up his post have secured for National at the Hague recently, he News" readers Dr. van Dyke gave as his reason "To has done just this. He has return to work as a writer, written just what he thinks with full freedom to say what and feels. And a wonderful I think and feel." In the document he has produced! Dr. van Dyke's War Disclosures can be compared only with those of Mr. Gerard, late United States Ambassador in Berlin, and will cause just as great a sensation J in Diplomatic and Literary Circles. NEXT SUNDAY—DECEMBER 9th. IN his first long article, led Dr. van Dyke to con- which will appear in elude in JUNE, 1914 (two The National News" next months before war broke Sunday. Dr. van Dyke writes out), that one Nation in of "Fair Weather and Storm Europe was ready for war, Signs" at The Hague and and wanted war, and intended in Luxemburg. Read the war on the first convenient remarkable incidents which opportunity." Four more long Articles will follow in The National News of Sundays, December 16th, December 23rd, December 30th, and January 6th, 1918. lfr hen you have read the first, next Sunday, you will want to read every word of the others. 1 THE ONLY SURE WAY to secure these articles is to order THE NATIONAL NEWS to be delivered each week at your home by your regular newsagent. THE NATIONAL NEVVS costs only ld. weekly, and for that small sum you secure the finest and best informed Articles that are being published in any newspaper in this Country at the present time. GIVE YOUR ORDER TO YOUR NEWSAGENT NOW.

I lip and Dottm the Coast. [Selected from the writings of the late Sir John Gibson]. ADril 7tli, 1905. ¡ OBSERVATIONS- February 6th and May 22nd, 1903. I' ALL THAT I ASK. 0, God, I know not how to pray, And I am far too sad for praise; Terrors assail in grim array Till Thou my drooping spirits raise. Speak, Lord, and make me understand How Thou wilt keep me by Thy side; Take me, I pray Thee, by the hand And be my helper and my guide. < I do not ask that I may know The secrets of Thy universe; The fiats of eternal law I do not ask Thee to reverse. All that I ask- 0 God, of Thee Is that my way may be revealed— That Thou wilt shed Thy light on me— And by Thy grace I may be healed. THE BEST LIFE CAN GIVE. How distant seem the days when I was young, When luring fruit from every branch was hung, When joy succeeded joy and hope was strong, And laugh ng friends made up a merry throng. I The world is not less joyous now than then: Then there were sad-eyed, broken-hearted men, Then women wept and bliss was not less brief, J Then lif-, as now, concealed a core of grief. Youth lives in hope, as age in memory lives, And what hope Lils to rca h, thtt memory g ves. The fruit youth plucks in eagerness and haste Is oft unripe and bitter to the taste. Is oft unripe and bitter to the taste. While age reaps harvests that grew ripe too late To meet their hope who for fulfilment wait. The best that life to youth or age can give Is just mere life—and knowledge how to live! The Coast. J.G. ) i

ABERYSTWYTH. HOSPITAL. Acknowledgments: Football, Mrs. Edwards, The Laurels: tongue, Mr. T. Rowlands; lentils, Miss Williams, Abergeldie marrow, A Friend; carrots, parsnips, beetroot, Mrs. Crawley Boevey, Birchgrove; cigarettes, Lieut. S'nnett, Marine-terrace; pears, Mrs. Ed. Roberts. Penywern; cabbages, apples, parsley, Lady Webley Parry-Pryse: cabbages, bundles celery, leeks, parsnips, swedes, Gasworks; car- rots, pa"slev. Ladv Weblev Parry-Prvse. WOUNDED ENTERTAINED.—On Friday evening the wounded soldiers from the Red Cross Hospital were entertained to a late tea by Mrs. Rowlands, Mrs. Williams, and Miss Fletcher. After tea an entertainment, pre- sided over by Mr. W. H. Jones, was given and there took part :n the programme Mr. Eddie Parry, LT.C.W.; Miss Annie Williams; Mr W. M. Evans, U.C.W.: Miss Catherine Jones; Master Hv. Hughe.s. and Councillor Enoch Davies. all of whose songs were encored. A billiard compet tton also took place when the first prize was won by Lance-Corporal Smith and the second by Mr. R. T. Jones. LECTURES.—As will be seen in an advertise- ment in another column, the Rev. Frank Ballard will lecture at the English W epvan Church on Saturday. December 8th: Sunday, December 9th, and Monday, December 10th. The lecture on Saturday is entitled "The Microscope's Testimony to God," and will be illustrated with lantern slides. On Sunday, Dr. Ballard will speak both morning and evening and special vnterest will be taken in his open conference after the evening service at which questions will be invited. On Monday evening Dr. Ballard lectures on "Christianity After the War." On Saturday evening admission is by ticket, 6d. and Is.: but the other meetings are open, a collection being made towards the ex- penses. APPOINTMENT.—Dr. David Ellis. North- road. has been appointed by the Ministry oi Pensions as a medical referee for Cardiganshire Local War Pensions Committee. r SESSIONS.—At Petty Sessions on Wednesday befbre Capt. T. Doughton, mayor, and John Watkins. Esq. Win. Hollier was lined 2s. for aLowing his chimney to go un fire on Novem- ber 27th. The charge against Evan Daniel, Portland-road, was aga.n adjourned to Decem- ber 25th. On the application of Mr. Trevor Hughes, the license of the Blue Bell Hotel was transferred to Mr. T. Fox, formerly of the Bridgend Inn; the license of the Bridgend Inn to Mr. H. Thomas, retired collier, Gelli, Rhon- dda. and the license of the St. George Hotel to Ir- H ndley, the local manager for Messrs. Allsopp's. Mr. E. W. Thomas (Messrs. Roberts and Evans) applied for an ejectment order against Hugh Pugh, boatman, 12, Rheidol- place. Th3 application was granted, the order to take effect in twenty-one days. F.C'.C.—On Frday evening a representative meeting was held of the Free Church Council under the presidency of the Rev. J. Lewis Wil iiams, when a letter was read from the I Rev. T. A. Ptiny, on behalf of the Nonconform- its m.nisters, protesting against the dismissal of anv teacher from the County School on the ground of his being a conscientious objector t,) military service. The letter, we are in- formed, gave rise to several strong speeches and, on the proposition of Professor Levi, seconded by the Rev. T. E. Roberts, the follow- ing resolution was unanimously adopted:— "That the Free Church Council of Aberyst- wyth protests aga.nst the recent dismissal of a teacher from the County School without proper cause as unjust treatment of a public servant and a threat to the integrity of our public life." Amongst those who took part in the discussion were Messrs. Griffith Ellis, S. G. Rudier, T. H. Edwards, the Chairman, Mr. Fearns des, and the Rev. Thomas Williams. A discuss oii aiso arose on alleged Sunday drink- ing in the town. The matter was raised on the minutes of the previous meeting by Mr. E. J. Morgan. Ultimately a deputation consist- ing of Professor Levi, the President, Professor Morgan Lewis, and Mr. S. G. Rudler were de- puted to interview the Chief Constable. OBITLARY.—The death occurred somewhat suddenly at his home, Troedvbrvn, Queen's- road, on Sunday, of Mr. William Jones, Ddraig Goch Printing Works. Deceased was about until the end of last week when he was taken ill suddenly. He was fifty-eight years of age and leaves two brothers (Mr. Benjamin Jones and the Rev. J. Phillips Jones, Ystradowen). and three sisters (Miss A. E. Jones. Miss K. Jones, and Mrs. W. J. Jones). Deceased was a member of St. Michael's Church and was held in respect and esteem. The funeral will take place on Friday. PERSONAL.—Colonel Brewer, who has been assistant recruiting officer to Maior Mathias since the Derby Scheme has. under the National Service Scheme, taken up duty at Brecon. ALLOTMEN TS ASSOCIATION.—A meeting of the Allotments Association was held on Monday evening, having been adjourned to ascertain if there was any demand for addi- tional allotment.,s and to enable members to send in lists of seeds which the Association could order in bulk. About half a dozen mem- bers attended and Mr. W. R. Hall was voted to the chair in the absence of Mr. Ballinger, the president, who was engaged elsewhere on Asso- ciat'on work. Owing to the incompleteness of I' the seed lists and the immaturity of the addi- tional allotments question, nothing definite cculd be-clone except to select varieties of seed potatoes which in the experience of members had been found to he most prolific and suitable to local allotments. The varieties selected were I Sharpe's Express, Great Scot, Sir John Llew- elyn, Arran Chief, King Edward, and Lochar. It was agreed to further adjourn the meeting to next Thursday evening, December 13th, and lj-) convene it by postcard to each member urging the sending in of complete seed lists to enable the Association to decide what orders to place for seeds frtr next gardening season. W.E.A. CLASS.—The Workers Educational Association Class held each Friday evening at the College and conducted by Prof. Stanley Roberts are progressing and the number of students is fairly satisfactory. The quality of the instruction and its bearing on important every-day matters deserves a much larger number of student's, and all who can attend should apply to Mr. W. Williams, booking clerk. MARKETS.—The prices at the market this week were—Cart pigs, 30s.; butter was not plentiful and sold at 2s. Id. and 2s. 2d. ABERYSTWYTH OFFICER HONOURED.— Lieut. W. Alfre'd Pickard (son of Mr. J. L. Pickard, Llanelly), late of Aberystwyth, who was mentioned by the Commander-in-Chief in Salonica is an Aberystwyth boy. He attended the County School and subsequently entered the, College, obtaining his B.A. Leaving Aber- ystwyth, he took up a scholastic appointment at Blackheath and after a short stay was appointed to a more important post at Cardiff. On the outbreak of war he joined the Cardiff Pals Battalion and was granted a commission in January, 1915. He proceeded in the autumn of 1915 to France and later to Sal mica, receiv- ing his promotion as lieutenant last July. Lieut, Pickard is one nf five brothers serving in the army, two holding commissions. He is from a. well-known Aberystwyth family. Until recently his father was lecturer in horticulture at the College NEW APPOINTMENTS.—We understand that the Food Production Department of the Board of Agriculture^ have just appointed two lady lecturers for Wales. Mrs. Annie Griffith, Aberystwyth, is to take charge of South Wales, nnd Miss Protheroe, Beaumaris, will take North Wales. These ladies are to lecture on food economy, food production, and on the drying and storing of fruit, cereals and vege- tables, all of which are so highly important, in the face of the present situation. HOSPITAL. The Commandant thanks all those who have promised goods for the stall on the 12th:—Mrs. Morgan, Rhiwlas; Mrs. Hughes, Cilolwg: Mrs Morgan, Brvnbwl; Mrs James, Tyncanol; Mrs. Jenkins, Gwastad; Mr. Jenkins, Gwastad; Mrs. Williams, Penycraig; Mrs Richards, Glanbery; Mrs Evans, Tygwyn; Mrs. Williams, Gwastad; Mrs Griffiths, Miss Griffiths, Dolynydd; Miss Jones, Pempompren, Mochno; Mrs. R chards, Glanmorfa; Mrs. Thomas, Glandovey; Miss Jones, Tymawr, Mochno: Mr. Stephens, Tanllan; Mr. James, i Brynllys; Mrs Morris, Brvncwm; Mr. Jones' Cerrigterranau; Mr Morgan, blacksmith; Mrs! vr ^vir- HenUys; ^rs Jones, Llwynscuborwen; Mrs Williams, Glandwr; Mr Owen, Glanvgro; Mr Owen, Rhialltcoch Miss Beniamin, Fron- goch: Mr Morris, Penywern; Mr. Benjamin, Pantydwp; Mrs Jones, Tynrhelig. Gifts from those who have not already kindly promised to help would be much anpreciated. The Commandant acknowledges-30ibs. carrots and parsnips, 601bs. savoys, 3 cauliflowers, Mrs. Crawley Boevey; "Tatler," Mrs. Ratcliffe Mor- gan; 7ib. not of jam, Mrs. A. Freeman, Dinas- TW°e qotu Pa'rS S°CkS' MrS Leach' KinS's Heaton; 82lbs. carrots, 601bs. turnips, 1 cwt potatoes, Mrs. Edards, Glanrhosi; El donation, Mrs. Avrori Harries.

STATE PURCHASE v. PROHIBITPON. I' H; D&vles' MA> Pre^ed over the Welsh Society at Slnloh on Monday when Pro- fS+SOi aV1 delivered an address in which he stated the cases for State purchase with local \eto and for prohibition. The speaker pre- veto and for prohibition. The speaker pre- faced his remarks by saying that the war had brought one fact home to every reasonable per- son—that temperance is the greatest friend of the country and the dunk traffic its greatest enemy. How was the country to obtain con- r°, \b was on thafc question that honest, earnest, temperance men disagreed. Some con- tended that the shortest and most direct way v.as to purchase the traffic and give local option. Professor Levi sketched the proposals for giving effect to the principle. It was a plausible scheme which seemed to please every- one. The advocates of the scheme argued its practicability over prohibition, as it was impos- sible to legislate in advance of public opinion. They also held that purchase would dispose of the- greatest hindrance to reform-the existence of a powerful vested interest. On the other side, Professor Levi summed up the arguments against State purchase with local option. They star tod out from the assumption that 'lie evil was of such magnitude that no sacrifice was too great in order to be able to control it. There was a reluctance amongst temperance re- formers to be in any way associated with the production and sale of what tioj regarded as an unmitigated evil. T, ie United States had profited by the mistakes of others and at present twenty-six states were dry states. When the number reached thirty-five it would furnish the requisite majority for total prohibition. Our own f domes of New Zealand, Canada, and Australia were also moving fast in the direction of pro- mbition. Much progress was being- made in It re at Britain under the present svstem. Under the Balfour Act, since 1904 10,000 licences had been extinguished and were being extinguished at the rate of about 1.500 a year. Whv, then, should the country be burdened with that bankrunt stock 3 The motto of the church should be "No quarter for the drink traffic." "n the Proposition of the Rev. John Lewis Y\ imams, who spoke strongly against national- isation, seconded by Professor Edward Edwards, who spoke ns convincingly on the other side, a vote of thanks was accorded Professor Levi Mr. Edward Williams, the chief constable, supporting the vote, said that in Cardiganshire since he had taken charge of the constabulary sixtv-five licences had been extinguished, and the number would have been larger if the authorities had levied the maximum compensa- tion sum. Tn the town of CnrdiV.-n itself twenty-three houses had been closed without in- convenience.

I f Are you a WAR SAVER? THE War is costing considerably more this year than last year, and the cost is still growing. Therefore it is necessary that everyone should save considerably more than they did last year, and lend their savings to the State. I Those of us who are not in the Army or Navy must help to win the War by lending to the State all the money we do not require for absolute necessities. Buy all the 15s. 6d. War Savings Certificates you can. Increase your holdings of Certificates if you already have some, and if you are not a holder start buying them to-day. You can get them at any Post Office, Bank, or through your Local War Savings Association. Keep each 15s. 6d. Certificate for five years and the Government guarantees to pay you £ 1 for it in cash. If you need the money in the meantime, you can cash your Certificates at the Post Office. They increase automatically in value year by year. Save at least 6d. a day for this purpose. When you have 15s. 6d. buy a Certificate. Each member of a family can hold up to 500 of them. They are entirely free from Income Tax. It is the best way of Baving to prepare for a boy's start in life, or to start a small business. Save for the rainy day it is sure to come sooner or later. Saving helps you towards success in life. Begin at once to save and so help your country and yourself. ISSUED BY THE NATIONAL WAR SAVINGS COMMITTEE.

HELD OvER. A large number of paragraphs, including re- ports from Aberystwytll, Goginan, Lampeter, and other places have been held over this week owing to lack of space.

DEVIL'S BRIDGE. A public meeting convened by the local W.S.A. was held on Wednesday to hear an address by Mr. Jenkin James, director of education, on the' need of a fresh effort this winter to economize and invest in war bonds and War Savings Certificates. The meeting was presided over by the Rev. E. M. Davies, St. Iago, chairman of the local Association. Special features of the address were its apt quotatons, its anticipation and lucid explana- tion of points of doubt and difficulty, and its emphasis on the plea for sacrifice on the part of every person, as a ready response to the calls alki claims of our country, of our great I privileges, of the blood of the fallen heroes, I and of our own honour. The vote of thanks to Mr. James was supported by the Rev. E. M. Davies, Mr. Jenkm Lewis, and Mr. F. P. Lightfoot. The meeting approved a resolution to do the utmost to make this winter's war savings campaign an unqualified success. The local Soldiers Reception Committee held another successful miscellaneous concert on Saturday. The chair was taken by Mr. J. D. Lewis, Botcoll, who was supported by the Revs. Charles Evans, Ysbytty Cynfyn, T. Noah Jones, Eglwys Newydd; E. M. Davies, St. Iago; T. Morris, Mynydd Bach; and Mr. Jenkin Lewis, Mynach. There was a large attendance. The programme included—Opening solo, "Hen Wlad fy Nhadau," solo taken by Mr. John Howells, Cwmystwyth; pianoforte solo, Miss Pollie Jones, New Inn; song. Miss Annie Jones, Werndriw; speech by the Chairman song, Mr. T. Morgan, Pentre, Cwmystwyth folk-song duet, Misses Bessie and Connie Jen- kins, Arch; topicals to the Kaiser, etc., com- posed and sung by Mr. T. J. Evans, Bwlch- gwynt; song, Miss Dorothy Jenkins, Glynmyn- ach, encored; recitation, Mr. J. L. Williams, Llwynteifi Isaf; song," Mr. Jno. Howelis, Cwm- ystwyth; dia!ogu6 Misses B. Jones and M. S. Davies, Trisank. ptunillion, full of local allu- sions and war .,ziiv, sung by Miss Claudia Oliver, Cwmystwyth; song, Mr. J. L. Jenkins, Tyn- ilidiart; song, Miss A. E. Morgan, New Inn; recitation, Miss D. Rhys Jones, C.M., Cwm- ystwyth, encored; song, Katie Louisa Lloyd, Penlonfedw; recitation, Doris Griffith, Ponter- wyd; sketch, acted by Miss Ethel Jenkins, Miss Ceridwen Jones, Miss E. A. Daniel, Mr. J. L. Williams, Mr. D. Mason, and Mr. Berwyn Jones, all of Ystumtuen; splo, Mr. Wm. John Davies, Dolau, encored. Interval, during which refreshments were served and a grama- phone selection was given by Miss R. A. Davies, Dolau. Song, Miss G. F. Davies, Tan- ycapel; song, Miss Dinah Mary Thomas, Pont- erwyd: sketch, Ernest Dewi Evans and Dinah Mary Thomas, Ponterwyd; folk-song in char- acter, Miss Ceridwen Jones and Byrnant Jones, Nantbyr; song, Miss Dorothy Jenkins, Glyn- mvnacli, encored; verses composed by Mr John Morgan, Bronheulog, Ystumtuen, and sung effectively by Miss Claudia Oliver, Cwmystwyth, on the "Soldiers' Home Coming"; topicals to the meeting and the war, composed and sung by Mr. T. J. Evans, Mynyddbach, the audience joining heartily in the chorus; "God Save the King," solo taken by Mr. Wm. J. Davies, Dolau. The accompanists were Miss Kitty Morgan, Tynllwyn; Miss Pollie Jones. New j Inn; Miss G. F. Davies, Tanybwleh; Miss Beryl Lloyd, Penlonfedw; Miss Enid Jones, Eglwys- newydcl: and Miss Claud a Oliver, Cwmystwyth.

LLANGWYRYFON. Nos Fercher cynhaliwyd cyfarfod yn Ysgoldy Tabor i groesawu dau o filwyr y plwyf i'n plith o faes y gad, sef Pte. Joseph Ellis, Commins, a Gunner Tommy Edwards. Pencommins. Mae v cyntaf, un o ddau frodvr sydd ar faes y rhy- fel heddyw, ac y mae yr olaf yn un o dri o frodvr sydd yn gwasanaethr ar y maes yn yr mdrech fa ofnadwy. Daeth torf luosog ynghyd II ddangos en bod yn edmvgu ac yn gwertli- fawrogi gwasanaeth y ddau wron. Cafwyd cyfarfod a chasgliad rhagorol a rhanwyd y casgliad rhwng y ddau filwr. Mr. E. Evans oedd y cadeirydd, a dyma y rhai a gymerwyd rhan yn y cyfaTfod-Mis Ellis, Commins, Mas- ter Evan M. James, Frondeg; Mr. Wm. Jones, Pencwmbeidiog; Miss Parry, Llwynfynwent Mr. Jones, Ffvnonwen; Miss Morris, Gwar- caeau; Mr. Jenkin Jones, Llanrhvstvd; Miss Maggie Morgan, Llwynfynwent; Pte. David Spalding; Mr. Daniel Jones, Hafodlas; Miss Jennie Evans, Gilfachgoed; Mr. Dan Evans, Felincwm; Mr. Tom Rowlands. Maescrug; Parch. J. Edwards, Commercial; Mr. D. James, Esger; Mr. E. Evans, Pengaer; Mr. Sidney Davies, Swansea Valley; a Mr. John Joseph, Swansea Valley. Cvflwynwyd yr anrliegion gan Miss Davies, Brynchwith. mewn araeth gym- wys i'r amgylchiad. a diolchwyd yn gynes i Mr. Willie Woodward am ei ran yn y mudiad hwn. Diolchodd Gunner Edwards mewn geiriau llawn o deimlad, a darllenwyd llvthyr oddiwrth Pte. J. Ellis, yr hwn oedd wedi mvned yn ol y noson liono. Canwyd "Hen Wlad fy Nhadau" ar y di'wedd.

BRITAIN'S EXAMPLE.. The "Chicago Tribune" recently contained a striking art cle by Major H. Maitland Kersey, D.S.O., managing director Canadian Pacific Ocean Services, Ltd., entitled "Britain Points the Way to Victory." It is admirably calcula- ted to .give the people of the United States an ins"ht into what Great Britain has done and is doing with increasing energy to wage a successful war.

RHEUMATISM and LUMBAGO. Rub POTFX" It acts like magic. TRY IT! is. 3d. & 2s. 6d. Bottles. of Chemists and Stores, or „ direct from The SANITAS CO., Ltd., Limehouse, E. 14. EGGS 7 FOR ID. Blairtummock, by Glasgow, 10 Nov., 1917. To Karswood, Ltd. Dear Sirs,—I have great pleasure in giving you my egg supply for the three months that I have been using your Karswood Spice and the three months of last year without spice. The number of hens was the same in both years. 1916. 1917. (Without Karswood. With Karswood. August 220 August 455 September 166 September 317 August. 220 August 455 September 166 September. 317 October 39 October 151 Total eggs 425 Total eggs 923 Egg increase in 1917 with Karswood.498. Cost of Karswood Spice used, 5s. 9d. Which works out at over 7 eggs for a penny. Yours faithfully, ROBERT MACPHERSON. Karswood (harmless) Spice, containing ground insect s, has been proved by thousands of poultry keepers, including the leading xperts, to produce additional eggs up to a value of thirty times its cost. A shilling packet containing sufficient for 20 hens for 32 days, and costs less than one-fiftieth part of a penny per bird per day. Sold in 2d 6d. and 11'1. packets by every Corn Dealer in United Kingdom. 71b. tin (supplies 140 hens 32 days) post paid for 6/6. Shilling packets also sent post paid to remote districts. Address: K RS WOOD. 724, Deansgate Arcade, Man- chester.

PONTRHYDYGROES At Ysbytty Council on Monday the Rev. T. E. Nicholas, of Liangybi, delivered an address on the Labour Union. Mr. Tom Morgan, Tanygelli, was voted to the chair. The speaker laid stress on the importance of forming a union. He showed how workmen who had not united in the past were suffering, and how those who had united were reaping the fruits of their labour to-day. The salvation of the working man lies in his joining a union. Mr. Nicholas answered questions. It was resolved to form a union of the workmen of the lead Ir mines of Cwmystwyth, L sburne Mines, Esgair Mwyn, and Cwm Mawr, and if possible to form a union with all other lead miners in the county. Mr. Tom Morgan, Tanygelli, was appointed secretary.

LLANFIHANGEL. There was a meeting at Llanfihangel-y- Creuddyn on Friday evening to welcome Sergt. Lewis, Tymawr, home from France. Hearty congratulations were passed to Colonel Pugh Evans, V.C., of Lovesgrove.

COMMINS COCH. On Friday evening a public meeting was held in the Schoolroom, under the auspices of the War Savings Association. The Rev. D. Lewis, Capel Deu\, occupied the chair and dealt with the excellent work done during the past year by the Committee and subscribers. The Association consists of sixty-five members. That, he thought, was a good beginning for a rural and scattered district. The meeting wa.; addressed by Councillor D. Davies, Talfan, and Mr. Jenkin James, director of education, both of whom made a strong appeal to all to invest in war savings certificates in order to help the country to bring the war to an end. The addresses were much appreciated. An interest- ing presentation was made by Mr. Jenkin James to Joseph Ernest Thomas, a pupil of Comminscoch Council School, of a silver watch for seven years unbroken attendance. Alder- man C. M. Williams, exmayor of Aberystwyth and a member of Cardiganshire Education Committee, was the donor of the watch which is greatly valued by the boy.

BORTH. Though a thorough patrol of the Coast from Borth to Ynvslas and Aberdovey is made, nothing has been seen of the occupants of the boat recently washed ashore at Aberdovey. On Wednesday evening, at Berth Chapel, under the auspices of the local U.D.M.D., Prof. T. A. Levi, M.A., B.C.L., delivered one of h s popular lectures entitled, "Y Rhyfel a Dyfodol Ein Gwlad." No summary would do justice either to the matter or manner of Prof. Levi's lecture, which occupied over an hour and a half, and was delivered without a note. From start to finish Prof. Levi easily held the atten- tion of his hearers. He did not content him- I self merely with a bare recital of the horrors and atrocities of war. He revealed a truly prophetic instinct in his discovery of a "soul of goodness in things evil." He laid special emphasis on the spiritual values gradually emerging from the world-tragedy. The war was viewied not so much as a clash of arms but as a conflict of ideas and ideals wherein the democratic principle steadily gained the ascendancy. The lecture was punctuated with exceptionally smart and humorous sayings worthy of an intellectual acrobat. These, how- ever, were indulged in not merely for the sake of entertainment, but acted as an effective foil to the serious theme presented in the lecture. The lecture was presided over by Mr. Stephen Jones, Maesglas, and a vote of thanks to the lecturer was accorded on the proposition of Mr. W. Hopkins, Esgairmaen, seconded by Mr. Jones, Llwvngwynau.

PERSONAL. Lady Rhondda has set a fine example hy buying all her Christmas presents at the Tank in Trafalgar Square, London, where National War Bonds and War Savings Certificates are on sale.

SALE Of WINTER MILLINERY, Velour, Felt, and Velour Finish Hats, Reduced to Prices that will tmure a Speedy Clearance. Save everywhere, and lend your savings to the State, if you seek to help your Country. « Buy National War Bonds AND War Savings Certificates. There is no greater national work, and no better security for the investment of savings-a rate of interest considerably over 5 per cent per annum. Under the name of Ellis & Co. War Savings Association we are affiliated to the Central Committee. We invite YOU to join our Association and help to Win the War. (j TEL. N9 1;1 TE Rq A C = ROA D, DRAPERS. COS-TUMtERS Milliners. v' ■ — A .from 0 Grandad Few Words jjj 0 0 about 0 WILLIAMS' I FOOTWEAR Bless my soul! it a difference there 'tween some Boots H and Shoes sold to-day fraln those I used to buy when I was young- H I! They are "got up" to look smart and attractive in order to concea H the cardboard stiffening, and bad sewing and poor leather. Now, when I want a pair of hardvvearing comfortable Boots made f™.m. sound, honest materials, I always drop in to see David Williams. I tell my sons and daughters to go there, too, for their own and their Children's Footwear. You see he takes such pains to fit you perfectly. His first aim is not to make a sale but to bring real comfort to your feet. If von want the best value for your money call and see "David Williams. David Williams I (The Foot Specialist), 3. North Parade, ABERYSTWYTH. I Chiropodist & Official Agent for Scholl Foot Appliances. Now, when I want a pail" of hardwearing comfortable Boots made from sound, honest materials, I always drop in to see David Williams. I tell my sons and daughters to go there, too, for their own and their Children's Footwear. You see he takes such pains to fit you perfectly. His first aim is not to make a sale but to bring real comfort to your feet. If von Na want the best value for your money call and see David Williams. j! David Williams I (The Foot Specialist), 3. North Parade, ABERYSTWYTH. I Chiropodist & Official Agent for Scholl Foot Appliances. t 11^31 BOOKS for CHILDREN Jf (I have a carefully chosen selection oi jijl^ ture, Travel, Fairy Tales and Study. Also Special Untearabl.e Picture Books for the little ones. We are the Book Store, and children delight in examining our stock-bring them in and let them selcc# their own present. Cambrian Nev,s Stores, Aberysfwyth. Aar* F

Forthcoming Events. Dr. Ballard's visit, Wesley Chapel, Queen's- road, December 8th to 10th. Sale of Work, Red Cross Hospital, Aberyst- wyth, December 12th.

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