The Cambrian News and Merionethshire Standard

OBSER}'Al'IONS. July 27th, 1877. It is not an uncommon thing for men to ?buae the world in order to have the pleasure d hearing it defended. Nature with grand impartiality bestows noble presence of Rich men have recognised this fact by putting their ser- vants in livery, so that there may be no mis- take as to the owners of wealth. It is a pleasant thought to a writer that his words are read j)n thousands of homea by young and old. That those same words may tive when he has laid the pen aside is a pleas- ing hope, however vain. A man who in his eagerness to get rich makes money wrongfully is terribly punished for his deeds by never being allowed to know, as long as he lives, whether honesty would have led him bo success. Indulgence in meanness that the world will never know of may be enough to take off the &ne edge from the moral sense. When the ancients represented justice as blind they perhaps meant to convey more than that she cared not which way the balance in- clined. When, in old times, Isaac blessed Jacob instead of Esau, justice was blind. Isaac trembled very exceedingly when he found he had blessed the wrong man. Justice never trembies, for she is quite blind. They are wise who can go away from her decisions without an exceeding bitter cry, and without threaten- ing to slay their brethren. The Coast. J.G.

Y.M.C.A. The Aberystwyth Y.M.C.A. is doing well on the social side, but the nearest it has got to the educational up to now is in its Literary and Debating Society. Competitive meetings are all right ap to a point, but the telling of funny stories is not, as a rule, sine-qua-non for any position in life. The Education Committee might well set its hand to some serious educa- tional work. CONDITIONS IN CARDIGANSHIRE. I do not know the Rev. Nicholas, but he zeems to have got home with a few straight truths in his speech at Mydroilyn last week, and his contrasts between the rate of tuber- culosis and the amount of money invested in war savings is not too pleasant reading. This money has been hoarded when the lives of men and women and children have been sacrinced because of insanitary conditions. What a horrible thought that human life in the assump- tion of the men of Cardiganshire is of less value than bits of silver and gold. Wealth has accumulated while men, and not only men but little children too, have been sacrinced. Cardi- ganshire could do with more of the same straight talking. WHAT IS A DISCHARGED SOLDIER? A problem which is causing no little trouble to the Federation is the exact qualities that make a. discharged man. The men who have been out to France are in a different category to the men who perhaps a few days, weeks, or months in the army has rendered unfit for further service and yet they are both dis- charged and they have both offered for the same purpose and botn taken the same risk, and both are entitled to the same treatment. Tho mere reason that one went to France and *he other did not is no reason for saying that there is any real difference between them, and I hope that the Pensions Committee will treat &11 discharged men as discharged men and drop "ny quibble as to the length of service. Of course, there may be something to be said for the other view, and if anybody likes to send it along I will use it. What the discharged men have to realize is that they are to-day laying the foundation of an organisation that they will need in time t't come. CONSTITUTION HILL. I hope the Town Council will at once do something with regard to Constitution Hill. three steps leading up to the bridge are alto- gethf"- to<i steep and the path has been badly cut a-.va.v by the winter rains. The Rural Council, t-oo, should be urged to take in hand the path at the Clarach end. Are visitors to again have to climb over a wall in order to get to? the beach, as they had to do last year?

ABERYSTWYTH. N.S.P.C.C.—The N.S.P.C.C. investigated 3,154 complaints of neglect and cruelty in England, Wales, and Ireland during February. Of the 3,055 completed cases 2,969 were found true, anecting the welfare of 8,954 children and in- volving 5,708 cnenders. Warnings were issued "i 2,710 cases; 118 were prosecuted (all being COD!victd), and 141 were dealt with by transfer or in other ways. In the Aberystwyth lbrancii during February four cases were dealt with, affecting nve children. SAILORS AND SOLDIERS.—On Thursday evening a variety entertainment was given at the Coliseum in 'aid of discharged sailors and soldiers fund. Councillor Barclay Jenkins pre- sided and in the course of an address sa:d he was pleased to support the good cause for which the entertainment was held. Since the war many demands had been made on Aberystwyth to which the inhabitants wHUngly responded, for they recognised that Great Britain was nghting for freedom and righteousness and that they wre u)und to continue the fight until the objects were attained. It would be foily to give up before securing the great principles to secure which this country entered into the war. It necessarily happened that the war would result in large numbers of maimed sailors and so'diers and the object of that entertainment was to augment fund-; to help sailors and soldiers who had been maimed Ini the fight for their country and for the causes of freedom and righteous- ness to fuce the future without, anxiety. In past wars sailors and soldiers after having fought for their country had been neglected. In the present war the Sailors and Soldiers Asso- ciation was taking measures to see that there was no further neglect and that, as far as pos- sible, they should be placed above necesettv- This country wou'd not have discharged its duty to the .brave boys who had fought so nobly ?a _fr¡¡;\1r.: from the tyrannical dominion 01 dmany until tl,2t oUlect had been attained. The entertainment which followed was enjoy- able, but would have been more so if the pro- gramme had not been prolonged by the habit of encoring pract cally every piece. Some of the pieces were encored twice over and the con- cluding portion of the programme had to be curtailed. A ladies choir conducted by Mr. J. A. Jenkins, a children's choir conducted by Mr. T. Morgan, and a party conducted by Mr. D. Lloyd Jenkins sang will) pleasing eSect. Rifle- man Phillips and Pte. Compton were doubiy encored for humoroug songs and Hywel Myrddin was recalled after a thrilling recitation of "The Women of Mumbles Head to which he res- ponded with a Welsh recitation which took weli. Mr. Hughes, local manager of Lipton's, was successful in singing the "Bedouin's Love Song," in response to an encore. "The Death of Ne!scn, and with Mr. W. D. Owen took part in a tuneful duet "Watchman, What of the Night." Mr. W. D. Owen's solos were s!8G ?cept?.e.?? Bbdw.n J? ? ? ? ?trong s?? ? worth training, was encored atter singing "When You Come Home" as were also the Misses K. Grimths and L. Wright for their duet "I Know a Bank," and Miss M. Hopkins for "L!am y Cariadau." Mr. J. Ed- ward Jones, Pier-street, gave a skilful repro- duction on the violin of Wiemiawski's "Kuya- wiak." The entertainment waa brought to a conclusion by the performance of a humorous sketch, Our New Paying Guest," in which the parts were creditably taken by Nurses K. Williams, Whitcber, Marsh, Harries, and Row- lands- In moving a vote of thanks to Coun- cillor Barclay Jenkins and all who took part Mr. Richard Williams, Glanrafonrterrace, the president of the Aberystwyth branch of the Association, in an eloquent speech, said the Association was formed in consequence of men- discharged after fighting for their country being found in workhouses, and to see that they got justice at the hands of the pension authorities. He referred to an Aberystwyth caae. The entertainment had been get up to provide funds to send a delegate to a conference of the Asso- ciation. The nett realised for the fund was about E28. OBITUARY.—The death occurred on Friday of Mr. Isaac Thomas, Penmaesglas-road. De- ceased was 89 years of age and was a member of Tabernacle Chapel. He leaves a son) and three daughters. Interment was made at Llan- ila.r on Wednesday. SPECIAL CONSTABULARY.—Owing to Bank Holid&y the usual drill will not be held next Tuesday. MAINTENANCE CASE.—At -Ji-; Police St.iiijn J on Saturday before C M Williams, ex-mayor, and I Peter Jones, Esqrs., David Jones, 6, Clarice-st., Sandfields Aberavon, was charged with having neglected to maintain his wife and two children who had become chargeable to Aberystwyth Union. Mr. Vaughan, R.O., said the defendant joined the colours in September 1914, and was discharged in February /)f tluc. year but instead of returning to his wife and family went to live with another woman by whom he had had a. child. He had not written to his wife or contributed to his family's maintenance. De- fendant said he had been gassed and his inside injured and his permanent pension was being fixed at Che.sca. and until then he was receiving 14s. a week. His wife had been receding her aHowance. He was discharged from hospital about a month ago. P.S. Davies said a woman admitted to him that she had been living with defendant for nearly two years and gave birth to a. male child about three months ago and he also admitted that it wag true. Defendant said he wrote two letters from hospital asking if he should come home and received no reply. He also wrote to Mr. W. P. Owen. Mrs. Jones said she had heard nothing from defendant since February 20th and tne 24s. 6d. anowance ceased three weeks from the previous Monday. Addressing defendant, she said she had been a good wife to him and he ought to be thoroughly &shamed of himself. Defendant said he was not now working. He expected his permanent pension to be 27s. 6d. The Bench ordered him to pay 14s. out of €1 found on him and 14s a week when he received his permanent pension and the case was adjourned for a month to see if he complies. SALEM.—Mr. Richard Jones. Northgate-st has been appointed superintendent of the adult Sunday School and Mr. Tom Williams, Minafon, of the Vestry School. DEATH OF MRS. LEWIS. The death occurred on Friday at the age of 94 years of Mrs. Jane Lewis, Bryn Alaw, Banadl-road. She was the widow of Mr. Isaac Lewis, Berth and a native of Llanddewi Bren. She leaves' two sons, a daughter, and a grandson. The funeral wag largely attended and took place on Tues. day, interment being made at Llandre. The Kev. John Davies, Salem, officiated at the house and the Revs. Z. M. Davies and S. Jones, Lianor, at the graveside. ATTRACTIONS.-At the Coliseum on Mon. day and Tuesday Mr. Vivian Graham's Com- pany will perform the farcical comedy "Jerry." ??°?? ? Thursday (April 3rd and 'Mosary? ?? ? ?P? P? OBITUARY.-The death after a brief illness occurred suddenly at Teignmouth from pneu- monia on Saturday, of the Rev. W. BootJh at the age of 46. Deceased, who resided for the arv oTt? ?Aberystwyth, wa. a mission irL ? ? ? England and on leave ch?dren? Deceased leaves a wife and two MART.-Messrs. D. L. Jones and Son held thNr weekiy mart on Monday when five fat cattlewere graded. Fifty-three she? were ?wn?erT" ? ? —— ?? S town butchers. TaB MA YOR.-Captain and Mrs. Thomas Uoughton mayor and mayoress, left on Tues- day for a holiday at Dandrindod Wells. Ca? Doughton is progressing after his recent severe on?ay ?? ? ?? ————? En COMPETITIO-NI.Nfr. Hughes, local manager dav ? ° .? ? ? ? ?? ? Wednes- L??? singing competition ALSACE LORRAINE.-On Wednesday. April ?L"?? ??? ? ? ? "?? the auspices of the Lectures and Concerts War Ser- vice Committee when Captain BoiIIot a French- man who was at Verrlun and speaks English gently, wdl speak on the subiect of Akace cna?'?' '?"?? Hills-Johnes will take the RED CROSS HOSPITAL.-The Commandant gratefully acknowledges gifts from the follow- mg. Leeks, Mr. Daniel, Trefechan; greens, ?' ???- ??P??; six pairs sHppers Glandyn Working Party, per Mrs. Pugh;beet root, cauliaowers, parsnips, carrots, Crosswood- parsnips, Miss Evans, LIedrod, Mrs. Lewis, Salem; and eggs, Mrs. Phillips, Trevaise. MARRIAGE.—The marriage was solemnised on Tuesday, at the English Presbyterian Church ? ?\?? Hnghps, of'L.ncc-corporai W ilfred Rode!. Canadian Forces, son of the ?te Mr. and Mrs. John Rodel, of Canada, and Miss Molhe John, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William John, Haverfordwest. The bride was attired in mole-coloured costume with pink hat, wearing a gold brooch, the gift of the bride- groom. She was given away by Mr. R. E. Williams William-street. The best man was Gunner J. W. Smith, Red Cross Hospital, and the bridesmaid, Miss Lizzie John, sister of the bride. The bridesmaid wore a gold locket and chain the gift of the bridegroom. Later in the day the happy couple left for London where the honeymoon is being spent The hndes travelling costume was grey with a bottle green overcoat. The bride was pre- sented by her Sunday SchonI Class before leav- ing the church with a biscuit barrel, suitably inscribed. l\nI.LIN:ERY.{i,sses E. H. and M. A. Stitt announce the removal of their millinerv and tancy drapery business from No. 11 to 17 Terrace-road, opposite Cambrian Chambers, where they invite the public to inspect their new and well-selected stock IN THE GREAT PUSH.—Intimation was re- ceived on Sunday by Mr. and Mrs. Purton, North-parade, that their son, Second-lieutenant T. D. Purton, had been admitted into hospital at Le Treport on March 23rd. suffering frntn severe gunshot wounds in the right leg. Later mforruation states that he is progressing as we!! as can be expected. MINISTER'S DEATH.-On Sunday the death took dace of the Rev. Phillip Gelly, pastor of Dytfryn C.M CI: -i. Ystrad Rhondda, father of the Rev. P. ¡¡y, curat':) of St. Michae!'s, Aberystwyth. Deceased was trained for the ministry at the U.C.W. and Trevecca and was ordained at Abervstwyth in 1887 A SOLDIER'S DEATH—Private Robert Owen, late R.W.F., had a seizure in Chaly- beate-street on Tuesday and died in a lodging house at Trefechan on Wednesday morning. He is a native of DoIgeHey, worked at Aber- ystwyth previous to the war, and after serving in the army in France was honourably dis- charged. Two of his brothers are still serving their country and his mother is alive. Having been informed that the deceased soldier would be buried by the poor law authorities unless other arrangements were made, R.S.M. Fear, on behalf of the town, made arrangements through the local branch of the Discharged gallor- an Soldiers' Association, assisted by the !oca.! i.C.A., for batting interment. An oak coffin wM 1)LHd. a <irst-c!ass ?rave Space secured, and arrangements made for a I funeral with military honours. The cortege will start from the Smithneld at 2-45 on Satur- (lay after11o,I1.. FOOD COMMITTEE.—At a meeting on Fri- day ballot was made for 11 ptots in Laura- place for tweive applicants. There were present Atderman C. M. WiHiams, presiding; Aldermen John Evans, E. P. Wynne, T. J. Samuel, Coun- cillors T.J.Morrison, and J. D. Williams; Mrs Jenkins', Mr. D. Sy!vanus Edwards, and Mr. C. J. CampbeH. A further meeting was held on Tuesday, present, Aldermen C. M. WiLiams, E. P. Wynne, John Evan'S, T. J. Samuel, and Daniel Thomas, Councillors J. D. Wiliiams, and T. J. Morrison, and Mr. John Evans, executive oScer. The Divisional Com- missioner wrote that. it was impossible to in- crease the butter and margarine ration to 6 ouneea. h', T. C. ,J(:l1k.im.E¡¡.I.. U' s a.puolat?J af?' = ?ouse, was -.?n.eeper, inspector, and enquiry omcer. It was stated that a consignment of margarine was on its way to Aberystwyth suni- eient to meet the requirements of visitors and inhabitants during the Easter holidays. THE POTATO.—On Saturday evening Mr S. G. Jones, M.Sc.. attended at the Co))ege to give an i!!ustrnt? lecture on the cultivation &f the potato with special reference to spraying: but fbur persons only attending the )ecture was &f the potato with special reference to spraying: but fbur persons only attending the lecture was abandoned. I TRAIN CHANGES.—The G.W.R. train changes just announced are as foHow<—The morning train at 7 o'clock will r.in as now, giving connection to all parts. The 11-15, in- stead of leaving at !1-15 v'ill !eave "t 11-25. The 5 o'clock has been re-timed to leave at 4-50, so that passengers can reach Pm broke- shire the same evening, and a!so this train gives a connection to Newcastle Emtyn and Aber- ayron. The in-coming trams will be as now, there being no change in 7-30, ex-Carmarthen, reaching Aberystwyth at 10-15. The 10-15 ex- Carmarthen, wi!! leave 10-25 and be 10 minutes later throughout. The Paddington 11-20 express will leave Paddington at 11-45, Carmarthen 5-50 instead of 5, reaching Aberystwyth at 8-25; in- stead of 7-30. This train will give a connection with Newcastle Emiyn, which was not pre- viously the case.—On the Cambrian system the 6-25 night mail will start 25 minutes earlier from April 1st—6 o'clock instea.4 of 6-25, and the 7-50 from the Coast will reach AberYstwyth at 7-30. BAZAAR.—Mr. F. Edmundson, the Arcade, announces that his bazaar will be re-opened for the season at the Coliseum on Saturday, March 30th. t PETTY SESSIONS.—At Wednesday's Sessions I before C. M. Williams, Peter Jones, and Edwin Morris, Esqrs., an order for payment of rates was made with a- recommendation to apply for relief from the Prince of Wales Fund. A licens- ing case was adjourned. ACKNOWLEDGMENT.—The Surgical Re- quisites Association acknowledge the following: Miss Watkin, Rock House, 10s.; Mrs McNair. 2s.; Taiybont Working Party, 6s. 6d.; Berth 3s. GERMAN PRISONERS—A coach fuH of German prisoners passed through the town on Monday from Frongoeh Camp, Baia, on their way to Lampeter to work on the land. A further batch pa<sed through the town on Wednesday. '\iio

Aberystwyth Rural Food Committee. RATIONING. Aberystwyth Rural Food Committee met on Monday; present Messrs. David James, Pen- rhyncoch, presiding; John Morgan, Taiybont David Edwards, Dolfor; D. W. Lewis, Llanilar; L. J. Lewis, R. L. Thomas, David Jones, Dd. James, Penllwyn; and Tom Jones, Cwmyst- wyth; with the Executive Officer (Mr. James Hughes, Crosswood). The Divisional Commissioner wrote that he knew of no extra ration for heavy workers other than that of meat.—The executive Oflcer explained that the letter was an answer to several applications asking if it was possible to have more butter if less meat was used. The Ministry of Food wrote acknowledging a letter in which the Committee intimated their intention of dispensing with the services of the (jrain Officer (Mr. William Richards) and ask- ing for a number of samples pronounced by Mr Richards to be fit for human consumption.— After discussion it was decided to write stating that the supply of grain in the district waa small and that those who had supplies had dis- posed of them to millers before the appointment of the omcer. The Commissioner wrote regarding the con- stitution of the Committee and asking for a list of the occupations of the members and wishing to know whether the blacksmith (Mr. John Morgan) was a working man. The Com- missioner was of opinion that if they had a bona-Me working man on the Committee they would not be troubled further. In further communications from the Minis- try of Food it was stated that the rationing scheme would come into operation in the South Wales area (of which Aberystwyth rural district is part) on April 7th. The Committee was asked to make all arrangements accordingly.—It was also stated that it was impossible, in view of the stocks of butter in the country, to increase the ration of butter from four ounces to eight ounces.—The Executive Officer was instructed to inform the Ministry of any excessive charges for sugar unless the transport charges were heavy. If it was found that there was no need for excessive amounts charged the retailers' licence would be withdrawn.—The Committee was asked to enforce the Horse Rationing Order and the Grain Order. The whole Committee was appointed a sub- committee to deal with the rationing of heavy workers. It was decided to grant 5s. per meeting to Mr. John Morgan for the toss of remunerative time. Mr. D. W. Lewis said there was no meat in L!ani!ar owing to the butcher having ceased to carry on business. The Executive Officer stated that the quota could be granted to another butcher in the neighbourhood if he would take up the business. —Mr. D. W. Lewis promised to see to the matter.

Refuge Assurance Co. Ltd. A SUCCESSFUL YEAR. POINTS FROM THE REPORT. The Director's report and balance sheet of this large Assurance Office again teil a remark- able story of advance and development. The total premium income of both branches for the year was €3,883,476-8-7, and the total funds now amount to €14,768,113-0-9. A striking feature of the report is the state- ment that the total claims paid since the establishment of the Company now amount to €25,976,259-3-9. This mammoth sum, which the imagination fails to measure, is an indication of the benefit conferred upon the community by the operations of an organisation like the "Refuge." Another item which calls for mention is the amount paid in "War Claims," i.e., ctaims paid on the death of men killed in warfare; this item is now over €539,000, and the extra risk to the omce has been borne without any additional premium being paid in the great majority of the cases. The advance made during the last 10 years is we)! shown by the following Sgures:— Premium Aggregate Year. Income. Income. Funds. 1907. €2,340,040 €2.521,405 €5,534,509 1917. €3,883,476 €4,358,948 €14,768,113 The annual valuation has again been made on the accustomed strict basis, with the result that, after writing down assets and makin? transfers to the Investments Reserve Funds to the -extent -of E100 000 the surplus was shown to be £634,049-0-9. The report, especiaUy having regard to the abnormal conditions prevaiHng, is most grati- fying. ° The death of Mr. Hugh Morris, Glanaber, Bettws G.G., took place on Monday at the age of seventy-two years, after a ]ong illness. Deceased, who was we]] known throughout North Wales, conducted an extensive business as butter, eggs, and poultry dealer for upwards of fifty years. The funeral takes place on Friday at Bettws. Private George Roberts, son of Mr and Mrs Roberts, Glyndwr-terrace, has been wounded and slightly gassed. He wa-9 admitted to a French hospital on March 20th, the nrst day of the big "push." Private Roberts was wounded previously in France.

DEVIL'S BRIDGE. On Saturday, Mr. Emrys WiHiams, deputy coroner, held an inquest into the death of Sa-rah Jane Evans, Uaneithr, who <'ied on the pre- vious evening from +he ejects of d.-inking cresonne. The jury were Messrs E. M. Davies, foreman; J. D. Lewis, J. Lewis, J. Davies, G. C. Mason, T. 0. Jones, and John Evans. Sarah Jane Evans. wife of Matthew Evans, Ltaneithr, sa!n &b?ut one o'clock on Friday sb dn tne servant man, Freda.1" uame!, went out of the house, leaving her three children of four, three, and the deceased finishing their dinner, she go- ing to the outhouse to give milk to cah'es. After she had fed one calf Edith Sophia came out and said that Sarah Jane had taken something from a bottle and was ill. On returning to the house she found the child unconscious on the settle and recognised the smell of cresoline. She had had a hottJe of creso!ine for past three years in a jug in the dresser, some of which she gave the children when they had whooping cough. On going to the dresser she found the bott!e sti!! in the ?ug with th?. cork intact. She did not recoHect how much was in the bottte and cou!d not teU how much was misa- ing. Sent merHatelv for Dr. Morgan, Pont- 'ydygvocs, who arrived about Z'30, but said he could do nothing. The child did not regain consciousness and died about 8-30 on Friday evening. She was in the habit of keeping a cough mixture for the children in the same dresser. Edith Sophia said her sister wanted some of the cough mixture and she (witness) got on to a chair, put her hand in the jug for it. took the cork nut, and Sarah Jane had some of the cont-nts to drink and became it!. The Jurv ret:n ncd a verdict of death from drinking cres oline. On Tuesday evening an address on Sunday School work was given by the Rev. E. J. Davies, B.A.. vicar of Bangor Deify and Hen- Ilan. at St. Tago's Church.

PENPARKE. A concert was given on Friday evening at the DarHenfa. to welcome home Gunner Morgan Richard Morris, Pierceneld. Lieut. Chambers presided and an excellent programme was gone through. As a. token of appreciation of the parcels sent out by the Sewing Circle. Gunner Morris the next day returned the cheque which had been presented him at the concert to the Treasurer, the money going to the fund.

WEDME9DAY Britisht troops were forced hack a short distance in the neighbourhood of Bray. A heavy attack against our line south of the Somme was repulsed. THURSDAY. The number of ships sunk during the week was 15 (1,600 tons or over), and 8 (under 1,600 tons).

Aberystwyth Agricultural Committee. PLOUGHING ORDERS. Aberystwyth District Agricultural Committee met on Monday, present Mr. R. M. Lewis, in the chair; Messrs David Lewis, Llanrhystyd; R. Lewis, Llanilar; J. G. Stephens, David Jones, R. L. Thomas, Evan Hughea, E. J. Evans, Messrs. E. R. Davies, clerk; D. J. Morgan, county onlcer; Daniel Lloyd and John Williams, cultivation ofHcors. Mr. R. Lewis said general complaints were made at LIanafan in respect of the men sent for ploughing. The Chairman said it was reported that it took two teams of horses twenty-six days to plough nine acres. At that rate the county would starve. Mr. D. J. Morgan admitted that there was ground of complaint in Llanafan. There had been a series of unfortunate occurrences. Nevertheless all that was said was not true and many things had been magnified. He suggested that the cultivation omcers should be empowered to exorcise oversight over the teams and men and to assist the horse officer who, having to deal with the whole county, could not possibly attend to complaints in each district. That was agreed to and also to send a strong protest to the Executive against the neglect of vital work of an urgent nature. Mr. R. Lewis said the ploughing done by tractor at Abermaide was most satisfactory; but parts of the ploughs were defective. Mr D. J. Morgans said that was not the fault of the Executive, but of the Government, as urgent messages had been repeatedly sent for necessary nttings. Dealing with the reports of the cultivation omcers, Mr D. J. Morgan said many of the complainta now made of back- wardness in carrying out the ploughing orders lay at the Committee's door. He repeatedly begged the Committee months ago to make arrangements for assisting small- holders with- out necessary horses and machinery. Farmers in the district had been granted exemption from military service for their men provided they assisted their less fortunate neighbours, but the time for help had now gone and farmers u, were hard pushed to complete their own task. Now the Committee turned round and blamed the Executive and the omcials. It was decided to recommend the Executive to take drastic measures against farmers, amongst whom were Mr. J. T. James, Aber- cwmdole, who had ploughed forty out of sixty acres ordered, Mr. J. Pugh Lewis, LIwynior- werth. Capel Banger; Mr. J. James, Peithyll; Miss Edwards, Tanrallt, LIangwyryfon, each of whom were reported as backward with the work. It was reported that Mr. J. Richards, Tynpynfarch, had not completed the order; but several members said Mr. Richards was doing his level best, but had been most un- fortunate with a. number of soldiers sent him. Mr. David Jones called attention to a number of neglected orders on the road between the town and Llanfarian. Mr. Jones said it was not fair to compel some farmers to carry out orders to the utmost while others were allowed to defy the orders in their entirety. Somc farmers had been compelled to erect expensive fencing round ploughed nelds and others were allowed to keep whole nelds idle. It was decided to serve final notices on Mr. William Hopkins, Mr. J. Cray Penybont; Mr. Evans, Ropehouse; Mr. V,-t,Iian Davies, M.P., Mr. R Jones, Pale; Mr. Lloyd. Tanhouse; Miss Owen, Penybanc; Mr. James Williams, Bryny- mor- Mrs. Mary Parry, Trofechan: and Dr. E. Roberts, Penywern. Mr. D. J. Morgan said the Machinery Omcer had power to put tractors on land whO!1 OWt1"" —- (Fhl)ry, "nd to charge the owners with the expenses.

PONTERWYD. On Wednesday of last week a successful me°t- in? was held at the Council Schooi under the auspices <?' the Ysbytty Cynfyn Church Com- mittee. The chair was occupied by Miss Mary Ha.il Cartrene, wko delivered an interesting address, and the Rev. C. Evans conducted. The adjudicators were: Music, Mr. D. Her- berts, Lledrod, and miscellaneous, the Rev. R. Morris, Pontrhydygroes. Winners: Solo for boys under 11: 1 David James Jones, Biaen Menn; 2 David Hope; 5, Samuel Evans, Llaneithir. Recitation under 11: 1, Jane Hope; 2, Don-is Griffiths; 5, David Hope. So.o for girls under 11: 1 Dinah Thomas; 2 Jane Hope and Rosina Evans, LIaneithir. Recitation) for boys and girls under 15: Byrnant Jones, Nantbyr, Ys- tumtuen. Solo for girls under 15: Dinah Thomas, Ponterwyd. Solo for boys under 15: 1, Brinley Richards, Ystumtuen; 2, Dd. Hope, Ponterwyd. Quartette (umison voices) under 14: Prize divided between parties conducted by David Thomas, Ponterwyd, and Howell Idris Hopkins, Devil's Bridge. Pencil sketch: Master Prosper Evans, Ponterwyd. Soprano solo: Miss Margaret A. Jones, Ponterwyd. Love letter: Fte. T. Griniths, Llechwedd Mawr. Tenor solo: ¡ Mr T. J. Wihiams, Devil's Bridge. Quartette: Party conducted by Mr Alfred Edwards, Devit's Bridge. Vef?s, "A Soldier's Welcome" Mrs. Ruth Jones, Gate Cottage, Ponterwyd. Duet: Misses W. Hopkins, Dolwen, and Mathew Evans, Llaneithir. Open recitation: ], Miss Jennie Griniths, Ponterwyd; 2, Sarah A Evans, II Ponterwyd. Baritone solo: Mr. D. Mason, Ystumtuen. English quartette: Ponterwyd Party conducted by Mr. D. Thomas. Welsh quartette Ponterwyd Party conducted by Mr. D. Thomas. Party not cinder 12 in number: Devil's Bridge Party conducted by Mf. Wrr.. i Hopkins. The accompanist was Miss Katie Morgan, Tynilwyn. It is understood that the proceeds wi)! be devoted to Aberystwyth Infirm- ary. Miss A. E. Hall, Cartrene, has presented each of the school girls with a magnificent doll for which the children have been taught to cut out garments. It was a day of rejoicing when each child was presented with a do!! fully dressed.

COLISEUM, Aberystwyth. EASTER MONDAY and TUESDAY, APRIL 1st. and 2nd. Special Engagement of VIVIAN GRANTHAM'S LONDON COMPANY lu New Three-Act Farce, — JERRY — By CHARLES WINDERMERE. Direct trAtn the Duke of York's Theatre. WEDNESDAY and THURSDAY, APRIL 3rd and 4th. TWO NIGHTS ONLY) MISS INEZ HOWARD'S COMPANY (Under the Direction and Proprietorship of HENRY CHATTELL), By Special Arrangement with JOHN GLEN- DINNING, in the Beautiful Play, THE ROSARY By EDWARD E. ROSE (Founded on an Emblem of Purit.y.) Doors Open at 7. Commence at, 7.30. Prices: Reserved, 3s.; 2s. 4d.; Is. lOd.; Is. 3d.: GaDery, 8d. (Including Tax.) Arabian Oil Embrocation, FOR HORSES AND CATTLE. Sold everywhere, Is., or by Post Is. 3d. 100 YEARS IN USE. Maker R. W. WOOLCOCK, Cardigan. pl510 Give & regular order for this paper, I The Price of Newspapers. INCREASE TO 2d. The new and increased restrictions placed upon the use of paper by the Government and the continual rise in all departments, of the cost of production, compels the proprietors of country newspapers again to revise the price charged to their customers or the size of tne papers published. Believing that a drastic reduction in size would deprive readers of many features which are of special interest to thfm, ths proprietors of the undermentioned newspapers, following a course already ex- tensively adopted by the weekly and daily Provincial Press, beg to announce that on and after April 1st next they are compelled to take the only other alternative open to them and to increase the price of their periodicals to 2d. :— CAMBRIAN NEWS. BORDER COUNTIES ADVERTIZER. MONTGOMERY COUNTY TIMES. MONTGOMERYSHIRE EXPRESS. WELSH GAZETTE. The following papers circulating in North Wales and the Welsh border have already increased their price to 2d.:— CHESTER CHRONICLE. CHESTER OBSERVER. NORTH WALES CHRONICLE. GOOD GENERAL Wanted.—Apply, Mrs. ?JT Wones, 40, Great Darkgate-street, Aber- ystwyth. pl533 VM?ANTED, Young Lady for the Fancy W Drapery; also Apprentices for the Millin- ery Workroom.—Wones, 40, Great Darkgate- street, Aberystwyth. pl534 AN-TED.-Second-hand Bath-Chair; good w condition.—Apply Box 279, "Cambrian News," Aberystwyth. pl530 HpO BE SOLD, CloverdaJe, Dinas-terrace; 8 ?- Rooms; bathrbom, h. and c.; 2 W.C.s; garden; long lease.—Jones, Vernon, Llandre, Aberystwyth. pl529 TT?RIVER WANTED for Mann's Steam J)L? Lorry, timber haulage.—Apply, A. Parley, Neuadd Park, Capel Bangor, Aberystwyth. p1531 PUBLIC MOTMES_ ABERYSTWYTH AGRICULTURAL COMMITTEE. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Small -?-? Holders who do not carry out Ploughing Orders served upon them, will be held respon- sible and will be liable to prosecution. The fact that applications have been made to the Committee for ploughing assistance will not exonerate them from responsibility. E. R. DAVIES, al098 Secretary. ABERYSTWYTH AGRICULTURAL COMMITTEE. rr?HE ABOVE COMMITTEE has two Manure Distributors for hire. Terms: Five shillings per day. 2s. 9d. per half-day. Applications to be made to E. R. DAVIES. Secretary. Auction Rooms, Great Darkgate-street, Aberystwyth. a20<7 ABERYSTWYTH BOROUGH FOOD CONTROL COMMITTEE. SUGAR FOR JAM. T?ORMS OF APPLICATION to be ma?e to -I' Growers of Fruit for sugar for preserving during 1918, can be had at the Local Food Ofnce, Town) HaJi, Aberystwyth, and should be tilled up and returned on or before April 4th 1918.a2081 TREGARON DISTRICT WAR AGRICULTURAL COMMITTEE. A SLAG DISTRIBUTOR is for Mre in the -?- district. ChargeR: 5?. per d'ay. Apply immediately, to E. CARON EVANS. Tregaron, 27/5/18. '?s20?' ABERYSTWYTH DISTRICT AGRICULTURAL COMMITTEE. SMALLHOLDERS requiring assistance to ? plough and cultivate their holdings should apply immediately to E. R. DAVIES, Local Secretary, 28, Great Darkgate-street, s851 Abervstwytb. HOWELL'S GLAMORGAN COUNTY SCHOOL FOR GIRLS, LLANDAFF. A N EXAMINATION will be held on the 7t.h ?CTL an'l 8th June, 1918, for the award of five Free BoarderS" Scho-terships for Girls. Candidates must be resident in the Administra- tive County of Glamorgan, in the Counties of Brecon, Cardigan, Carmarthen. Pembroke, or Radnor, or in the County Boroughs of Swansea or Merthyr, and must have reached their lltb birthday at the date of examination, and must on the 30th September, 1918, be under the age of 14. Further particulars may be obtained from the Clerk, Arthur Waldron, 17, Church- street, CardiS. s2025 CARDIGANSHIRE AGRICULTURAL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE. TTMSTRICTS REQUIRING THE LOAN of -L? Knapsack Sprayers for Potato Spraying this year will kindly apply immediately to the undersigned. A limited number is available. Also limited quantities of chemicals. D. J. MORGAN. Secretary, s2035 Lampeter. Cambrian RaMways. APRIL, 1918. TRAIN SERVICE. Numerous alterations in the Train Service wil! come into operation on April 1st. For parti- culars see Time Tables on sate at the Stations and BookstaHs, Price Id. each. Particular attention is drawn to the following alterations:— The 6.25 p.m train from Aberystwyth will Ieaveat6.0p.rn. leave at 6.0 p.m. The 5.55 p.m. Train Barmouth to Machyn- Heth will leave at 5.35 p.m., and run Nli 1 .nrougnout. The following Trains WiLt, NOT RUN :— 12.30 p.m. Barmouth to Dolgelley, 1.45 p.m. Dolgelley to Barmouth, 7.45 p.m. Dolgelley to Barmouth (Saturdays). S. WILLIAMSON, Oswestry). General Manager. March, 1918. CARDIGANSHIRE AGRICULTURAL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE. ANY FARMER COMPLYING with aH ?'?- Cultivation Orders served upon him by the Committee and is prepared in addition to break up permanent grass )nnd subsequent to March 9th. 1918, will be entitled to a licence enabling him to reserve for the use of his own stock, without any restriction, any crop (except w-heat), provided he makes previous application and specines neld or nelds of grass proposed to be ploughed. D.J. MORGAN, Secretary, s2036 Lampeter. Bafmouth and D!str!ct WALTER LLOYN JONES AUCTIONEER and VALUER. ?ALES of Property. Furniture, and Farm ? Stock conducted on moderate terma tmd promptly cashed. For terme. etc., tpply the Auctioneer. King Edward-street, or Mr. John Roberta. Ripen HouM T?R. WALTER LLOYD JONES, Auctioneer -?.L and Appraiser, begs to inform the inha- bitants of Barmouth District that he has taken over the Apartments and House Agency lately conducted so successfully by the late Mr. John Jones, The Library. Barmouth. Enquiries for Properties to be Sold or Let or applications for Apartments will receive prompt and careful attention. Enquiries solicited. No fee charged unless busineea results. n954 < ,_L_c- It Special Display OF Daint" & Attractive Blouses, 00 Smart Millinery — AKD — Stylish Costumes úJDl TEL. N9 &1 cflJilJ r&t ??? TERRACE ROAD. DRAPERS (D?/?/?/?\?(??!W??/?7 COSTUMtERS ???Z??U?<?J t//W?Ay MtLUNER?. ? ? — .:7<t>c¿} -07'0' .< r i <p We have received a Footwear for -? ? [very Occasion. War lime Eoot& ? (A!! Leather) W7HATEVER the occasion, t ?'OVERNME?TControUedPr.ces?. ?V have Footwear to suit. Hard- ?J Specia!i;ne in Bovs'and Youths? wearing Wmter Roots. w:th Schoot Boots 'We have the or without nails, for men's wear. R!CHT BooT tor the woods and then I have a lart,,e stock of the farmers' wear. latest styles In Ladies' Footwear of suitable patterns for either Town or No ADVANCE on goods bought at Country wear. For the children I old prices. have a good selection of sturdy School Boots made to withstand Save YOLR cash by purchasinc the effects of romps and games. HERE. Whatever Footwear you require, REPAIR DEPARTMENT, t have every ca!i and see me promise that you faciHtv for prompt Repairs On!v :i?-T; ? ?-?;?? :L ;(: :'J:; :?:c.>f: ?tttta? nav?-? jF.?'?'?'?*? SPEC!AUST: ? 5.North Rarade.ABERYSTWYTM COUNTY OF MERIONETH. LOCAL GOVERNMENT ACT, 1888. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the next Quarterly Meeting of the Standing Joint Committee of Quarter Sessions and County Council under Section 30 of the above Act. will be held in the County Hall, Bala, in the said County, on Tuesday, the 9th day of Apri!, 1918. at the hour of half-past eleven o'c.ock in the forenoon, when the Committee wiil proceed to the consideration of the business relating to the application or management of the County Stock or Rate within the jurisdiction of the Com- mittee under Sub-Section 3 of Section 30 of the said Act, and all persons having any demand against the Committee are requested to for- ward particulars thereof in writing to the County Treasurer at DoIgeHey on or before the 6th day of April, 1918. Dated this 20th day of March, 1918. DAVID BREESE 112048 Clerk to the said Committee. MERIONETH QUARTER SESSIONS. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the next ?? General Quarter Sessions of the Peace for the County of Merioneth will be held in the County Hall at Bala, in the said County, on Tuesday, the 9th day of April, 1918, at 11.30 a.m., when the Grand and Petty Jurors will be called and the Court wii! proceed to hear and determine all matters brought before them in the following order. 1.—In the trial of pri- soners. 2.—In the hearing of appeals. 3.—In hearing motions and in the transaction of suc?. other business as may be brought before tL Court. AND NOTICE IS HEREBY ALSO GIVEN that a.U Grand and Petty Jurors, all persons bound by recog- nizance to prosecute and give evidence or surrender in discharge of their bail, and all appellants, respondents and their witnesses, and all persons bound by recognizance in any civil proceeding are to appear and be in attend- ance at the time and place aforesaid. Appeals to be heard must be entered with me not later than two o'clock in the afternoon of the day preceding the sessions. Dated this 20th dav of March, 1918. DAVID BREESE, n2047 Clerk of the Peace. TENDERS. ABERYSTWYTH INFIRMARY. fT?HE COMMITTEE of Management require JL Tenders for the supply of Groceries, Meat, Mi)k. and Coal to the above Institution for ensu- ing six momths. Tenders to be sent to the undersigned not later than Tuesday next, April 2nd, 1918. Forms of Tender, can be obtained on appli- cation. MYFANWY JONES, a2077 Secretary. IMPORTANT NOTICE. I BAZAAR, Coliseum, Aberystwyth, WILL BE RE-OPENED FOR THE SEASON On Saturday, March 30th, WITH A LARGE SELECTION OF USEFUL ——— AND ORNAMENTAL GOODS. ——— INSPECTION INVITED. OUR THIRTEENTH ANNUAL VISIT. BE IN TIME. Snap the Bargains, as gooda will be scarce later in the season. a2059 PRELIMINARY ANNOUNCEMENT. ALSACE LORRAINE. —— A GREAT —— PUBLIC MEETING Wi!l be held under the Auspices of the Lectures and Concert War Service Committee of Aber< ystwyth, ON WEDNESDAY, APRIL 17th. CAPTAIN BOILLOT wi!! speak on the above subject. Chairmajt; Sir JAMES HILLS JOHNES, V.C., G.C.B. &20S8 J. E. JONES, IRONMONGER AND SEEDSMAN. Aberdovey, BASIC SLAG, SUPERPHOSPHATE, SULPHATE OF AMMONIA, in Stock, at Government Fixed Pricee. —— SEED POTATOES.—— HAS NOW IN STOCK A LARGE VARIETY OF Carden&AgricuIturai Seedi OF THE BEST QUALITY. AGENT FOR 7777" 'o Ti TESTEI) GARDEN Q)@@@l m THR6CPEKKY COLOURED ILLUSTRATED fACt(tT< n2069 -4 Spring Cleaning. PAINTS! Oil and Washable Water, Freøooo- line in popular cotors; Varnishes Mid* Stains. Above will get no cheaper so buy now best quatity at lowest prices. None but Good" lass Wall's best kept. R. WILLIAMS, DRUG STORES. BORTH.. ¡ Aberystwyth Gas Co. FARMERS AND OTHERS —can be supplied with- SULPHATE OF AMMONM! AT COVERHMEMT PRICES. 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