The Cambrian News and Merionethshire Standard

HOW TO READ. October 14th, 1898. It is astonishing how many people who pride themselves on the care with which they choose their human companions, have no care as to the choice of their literary companions, but associate with any sort of literary feebleness and incapacity. I suppose very few people believe that there is an art in reading as there is an art in writ- ing, but there is and it is well worth acquiring. The Coast. J.G.

BILLIARDS AND THE F.C.C. The other evening I met a well-known gentleman on his way to the Free Church Council Executive. He told me he had just been playing in a Y.M.C.A. billiard handicap. How's tuat for broadminded Christianity? V N D V S and T W N. The correct version of the above story is as follows:—T w n wanted something done and found Government Department heads immov- able. He appealed to V n who took him along to the particular Board in question. Before the Great Immovable V n was unper- turbed. I cannot understand why so and so has not been done on the representation of my friend," he said. Bells rang and clerks scuttled to unearthed forgotten letters. "Unless it is done," went on the M.P, for C-rd-nshire, I shall feel bound to raise the n.at.ter in the House." In nine days the whole thing was accomplished and T-w-n's comment was "You ought to have seen the way they treated him -and the way they treated me." NEXT YEAR. Next year I hope we shall have the little flower gardens oni the Aberystwyth Prom. and some of the other improvements which have been discussed. A progressive policy pays. THE CHAIRMAN. What an excellent chairman Timothy was on Thursday. Cool and firm he guided a difficn meeting with a hand of iron gloved in velvet. PENNAL'S POWERS I find that under the Public Health Act, 1875, Part III, the local authority can cleanse all cesspools, tips, etc., or cause the owners to do it. There is no doubt therefore that the condition of Pennal is due to the shortsighted- ness of its local authority-men elected to pro- tect the people and neglecting the duty they were called to do. How long shall these thif ■ be? PENNAL. Something must be done at Pennal, and that quickly. Things cannot continue as they are. SILENT WORSHIP. An interesting correspondence is taking place in "The Friend" on the subject of worship and the habitual speaker. "An Habitual Sufferer" points out that frequently the same voices echo the same sentiments Sunday by Sunday. This is not confined to any sect, and Wekb. Nonconformity would be more spiritual if habitual speaking gave way to habitual silence. The voice of God is worth many ser- mons. "ROTTEN-RIPE FOR CHANGE." A certain English Church clergyman has stated that he is establishing himself as censor of his deacons' sermons, as frequently these Are "badly constructed," etc., etc. How true to-day are the words of Lowell- Did Jehovah ask their counsel, or submit to them a plan Ere he filled with love, hopes, longings, this aspiring heart of man For their edict does the soul wait ere it swine round to the pole Of the true, the free, the God willed-all that makes it be a soul." NOTHING DOING The Aberystwyth, F.C.C. is still" blindly crawl- Fel^rV -Path °f indolenee ^d ease, ebrna.y licensing sessions will once more find LioTn>wi an?Ual S°ng of mutual congratu- lation with the drink traffic.

ABERYSTWYTH. MINISTRY.-On Sunday, Alderman J M. Howell, preached morning and evening at Portland-street, Congregational Chapel. a short illness the took place on Thursday at the age of 55 years, of Mrs. -Williams, widow of Mr. Williams 43, XJw V funeral took place on Sun- Mies low, prl- Humphreys (nephews), and ].f¡S¡; I.WIS, Pr!ncess-street (friend). The Rev. Alfred .Tones officiated. CK'TOWLEDGMENT.-The Surgial Re- Surgical Re. the following :-Talybon t, 8s.; Borth 4s. 6eT.: bOx, 38. Mrs. Ba-getf. has reeeived a letter from Grace Miller the hon. work i* of the saying the work is Still •rntlfni-dH a crnfinuanee of it is ,0 kindness of bn+n +K • • Pat,ents were able to cele- ryfC armistice, last w?ek to c-rnpleto satisfaction. On Wedn°=dav evenm? Mr and Mrs Rudler gave them a talk n„ gave ™ era an interesting C-.njal Europe. The remainder of the /ft Spent m &araes and music. Mrs L-wes of Abermaed, on Friday evening, kindly gave tliem a supper, followed by a dance and games, which was kept up to a late hour. The fcTwi MN TA, U-IS °PP°rtunity of thank- and Mrs rtudler and Mrs Lewes on behaL of the patients and staff for their kind thoughts in giving them these delightful enter- tainments. A notice was inserted in this ni-, a ror .night ago to the effect that the Com- mandant had been obliged to stop all late parses for the patients, owing to the ij.fluenza epidemic. As invitations are still J eine re- ceived for them, she would be glad 'f the friends of the patients would help her by refraining from gsk ng the men to their houses, 0S up to from asking the men to their houses, ÐS up to the present there have been no cases of influ- enza m the hospital. The following gifts have teen receded during the week10s., Miss *7 n; cgarettes and matches e n' !avender. books, Mrs Foster fiwyn- fryn; 2 cwts. potatoes, Mr Morris, Pier-efi^ carrots and potatoes, Mr Jones, Weiieing Jna; toffee, Mrs. Harries; flowers, Mr E. M. Leir' Br y nr. it ho n; flowers, Lady ,Jr>-ie Wardway'* nlS T pr and ^heque £ 2 9s., per Messrs'. DAI s and Evans, nuctioi'd-s 0,,?;r °.F GUARDIANS.—Aberystwyth Gu rrhans met on Monday, Mr. David Jones '<Wa6 T7Mr' C' B Bennetts. The Mount to nrnU7vj" /? ■' sent £ 5 5s" to the Guardians dinnprVn inmatS 0f the Workhouse With of t A ^.on New Year's Dav. A vote of thanks to Mr. Bennetts was passed The mtt>d Th°,r thC ensui?g half-year were sub- mitted. The common fund estimate was the f co7esP°ndlng period last year, but of £ l°2S?y ra^e estimate showed an" increase Whl°h means an increase in the rate of threepence in the pound—A resolution passed at the South Wales Poor Law Confer- ence held m Swansea was submitted, with a request that it should receive the support of ^!w°ar c" 5 resoIuilon condemned the ajnii^siori from the Reconstruction Sub-Com- ™ "f.6, whfU5h 1f. empowered tc deal with the question of continuance or abolition of boards »Lgr?r nS' ° a Pr°P°rtion of representative guardians as members thereof; such an omis- aon being a gross injustice to long-established public bodies charged with difficult duties in consistent with British fair play. andJ" wcany without precedent in the annals of oar- ^6^ary pr,0CC(hire- Tt was decided to tul port the resolution and send a copy of it to Mr. Vaughan Davies> M.P.-The House Com- mittee recommended that the salary of Dr. Bonsall medical officer, te increased bv £ ^0 but the matter was deferred for a month STUDENT'S DEATH.—Mr. Wm Ewart Chambers, a student at the College, died on Monday in his seventeenth year. He was the son of Mr."Owen Chambers and of the late Mrs. Owen Chambers. Dowlais. Deceased re- sided at Haul wen, South-road He was attended to by Dr. Ellis, Nurse' Wilson and Nurse Williams. tbe body was taken to Dowlais on Wednesday, interment to be made OA Saturday. CONCERT AND SALE. On Wednesday í evening, November 20th, an excellent, pro- gramme was given at the Wesley Church by the Rlieidol United Choir, under the conductor- ship of Mr. J. A. Jenkins. A sale was also held for the Church funds and National Child- ren's Home. The total result was E13 lis. Id. Excellent progress is being made in the effort to clear the debt of S150 on the Church Trust. POSTPONED.—(The annual Christmas tree and sale of work at St. Michael's Hall, fixed for December 4th, has been postponed to a date in January. FOriTPuNED.—The Red Cross sale of work which was fixed for the 11th December St, jliciiael's sale of work; and the visit of Miss Huntley in connection with the Sunday School tmon are postponed owing to influenza. "OUR DAY."—On Monday a Flag Day organised by the Aberystwyth War Service Committee for the Red Cros. realised £ 3113s 2d. MILK QUESTION.—Mr„ Ty HA Edwards, N.S.R., writes:—"Sir,—At the public meet- ing at the Town Hall a crowded audience unanimously decided to ask the Town Council to support the local Food Control Committee in their endeavour to regulate the price of milk for the coming winter, and to make arrange- ments for milk to be imported for those house- holders who pledged themselves not to take the milk at the price asked by the local milk sellers, but I find that very little has been done. May I point out that there is a great deal of dissatisfaction among the people. Having refused to take the milk at the advanced price of 7d. per quart, they are now unable to get any milk. The Food Control I Committee should at once arrange depots and see that the milk is brought into town in sufficient quantities to supply the people. It I this is not done there will be trouble as all feel that they are being let down. The Com- mittee, who have done much to procure food for the town, should, now that they have the support of the. Town Council, organise and see that the matter is carried through to a success- ful issue." DEATH.—On Tuesday, Mr W. Lewis, died in his fifty-second year, husband of Mrs. William Lewis, Hafod House, Alexandra-road. De- ceased was a native of Newtown. He was for several years deacon, treasurer, and Sunday School superintendent at Alfred-place Baptist Church. He leaves a wife, one daughter, and two sons. OBITUARY.—On Sunday the death occurred at the age of thirty from pneumonia of Mrs. homas Rob rts, wife of Lance-Corpl. Thomas at the age of thirty from pneumonia, of Mrs. homas Rob rts, wife of Lance-Corpl. Thomas Roberts, High-street. Deceased was the daugh- ter of M? and Mrs. John Owen, Oolenso, R'-eidol-terrace. She leaves her husband, baby daughter, hsr parent;, one brother, and three sisters with whom deep sympathy is felt. FUNERAL.—Among the mourners at the funeral of the late Mr. (f. Silcock, Spring Gar- dens, reported last week, were Mr. and Mrs. Brodigan, sister and brother-in-law; Mr. and Mrs Jenkinsj sister and brother-in-law; Mr. David Gwvnne White, Holyhead, cousin; Mr. J. W. Hughes, cousin; the Misses Alice, Dora, and M. Brodigan, nieces. DEATH.—After a short illness the death occu"red en Sunday of Tom James Stretton, ) the infant child of Mr. and Mrs. Stretton, I Grove House, North-road. The funeral took place on Thursday, intermenT being made at Taliesin Cemetery. WELSH SOCIETY.-At a meeting of the Society on Monday evening, Prof. Edward Ed- wards presiding, a lecture, entitled Welsh Soamen of the Tudor Period," was given by Mr W. Ambrose Bebb, B.A., Tregaron, a student it the College. Mr. Bebb referred to several Welshmen who were famous as seamen in the Tudor period, but he dwelt, mostly with Wil- liam Middleton (Gwilym Canoldref), and Thomas Pryse, Plasiolyn, who were officers in Queen Elizabeth's navy and men of culture who have enriched Welsh literature. On the motion of Mr. David Samuel, seconded by Mr. John Davids, cf the National Library, and supported bv th Chief Constable and Mr Edwin Jones, a vote of thanks was parsed to the Lrcturer. FOOD COMMITTEE.—The Rural Food Com- mittee met on Monday, Mr. E. J. Evans presid- ing. The Clerk reported that the maximum prcies of eggs were as follows:—Fresh eggs, 5s. 16d. per dozen; preserved, 4s. 6d.; eggs under I! ounces in weight each, 3s. One of the mem- bers statd that an egg under 1A ounces was very rare. The Clerk reported also that no more permits could be given to farmers to store butter. OBITUARY.—Mr. James Lloyd, 7, St. David's-place, died on Thursday from heart failure, at the age of 52 years. The funeral took place on Tuesday. The chief mourners were:-Mi-s. James Lloyd (widow); Mr Thomas Berks and Mr. Joseph Lee (nephews): Mrs. J. Jones and Mrs. McLochlan (sisters): Mrs Mary Purnel, and Miss Bella Jones (nieces). The Rev. Moses Gelly officiated EISTEDDFOD.—(The Welsh Wesleyans will hold an eisteddfod on New Year's Day, when splendid prizes will be given. List of subjects can be had from the secretary, Mr. W. H. Jones, .ironmonger. FUNERAL.-Tile funeral took place on Sat- urday at Blaenplwyf of Driver John James Jones, son of Mrs. J. Jones, Brynteg, Custom House-street. The chief mourners weie: -Mrs J. Jones (mother); Mrs. Griffiths (sister); Mr. John Jones (grandfather), Blaenplwyf; Miss James (aunt); Messrs. Tom, William, David and John James (uncles); Mrs. Price (cousin); Mr and Mrs. Giles (aunt and uncle); Mr., Mrs. andMis. Edwards, Library Lodge (uncle, aunt and cousin); Mr. and Mrs. Tom Williams (uncle and aunt). The Revs. John Davies, Aberyst- J Llewelyn Davies, Blaenplwyf, offici- Frai'ce Jrr^s <brother) is in HOME.—Among those home during the week were Lieut. Ernest Evans, Laura-nlace; Lieut. J. J. Evans, Baker-street; Sergt. Evan Morris Penparke; Corpl. T. Pickering, Queen's-road Lance-Corpl. Charles Ansley, North-road; Ptes Davies, Cambnan-street; J. Beynon, Edgehill- road: David John Jones, Poplar-row; David Jenkins, Bridge-street; Isaac Thomas, Llan- GnnnT; w" J" ^Llliams. Great Darkgate-st. • Gunner Howard Hammond, Cambrian-street • D- Thomas, Rheidol-place; Miss Eliza- beth Edwards, W.A.A.C., Trefechan; Driver J Roh?? TS' ^t?rrace; Md Engineer Evan Rob-rt Jones, Bridge-street. wm f t HOMECOMING.-The Band practice a Place at the Town Hall every Wed- attend' His W h°fi!d €VCry member will attend. His Worship the Mayor (Alderman E. t i_ a Fear would like to be Ui?^, their frIend8,of the time and of ln OI any Q* the heroes, especially lile return of any qt the heroes, especially prisoners of war, so that arrangemenlTmay he made to meet them and give tnem a we £ ne woituy oi wllat they have done. The new band gave every satisfaction at the armis- tice piocess,on and will, It is hoped, receive every encouragement irom the townspeople. Considering the short time it had to p £ cuce, it did excellent and nine piayers who came from achyniletn lor tHe occasion rendered great a.ssAstatnce. lp £ lipped that every member will make a special eUort to attend. 1 H ~Tlle death took place last Saturday of Mrs. Lock, Portland-road, Wllè of Mr. John Lock. Mrs Lock was a native of the town and was fitty-nine years oi age. The funeral took place on Tuesday at tue Cemetery. COUNTY SCHOOL GO V ERNORS.-Tile Governors met on Tuesday. The Rev. R. J. Rees, who presided, referred to the losses through death sustained by some of their col- leagues during the past month. Though the people's hearts were happy at the conclusion of the war, he said, yet with the joy had come days of sorrow. And the sorrow had come very near home. Since the last meeting Sir Edward Pryse had passed away. His sister, Mrs. Powell, Nanteos, one of their colleagues, had, in addition to his death, lost her only son Lieutenant Powell; and Mrs. William Griffith, another colleague, had lost her hus- band in a very unexpected manner. He moved that the Governors send to the Goger- ddan family, Mrs. Powell, and Mrs. Griffith an expression of sympathy in their bereave- ment. The motion was passed in silence.— The provision of a daily dinner in the School lor country pupils was discussed.—Mr. C. M. Williams thought the arrangement would be a great boon.—The Chairman agreed, but before proceeding thought it would be advisable to circularise parents. It will need some exten- sion. A committee was appointed.—The Com- mittee appointed to consider a request for the use of the chemical laboratory for a course in chemistry recommended that the use of the room be granted subject, to the Committee acquiring the services cf a. science master and be responsible for any damage. The .recom- mendation wa., adopted. IT was resolved that the annual prize dMributi->n be on Friday, December 20th. Mr. Herbert Lewis, M.P., who opened the new block, sent his photograph to be hung up in the school. ACCIDENT.—Mr. Bickerstaff, manager cf Messrs. Dick's shop, Great Darkgate-street, met with an accident on Sunday night, November 17th. He was walking home through Llanbad- arn when at the corner of Quebec-road he slipped on a slide made on the road by children and broke his arm. We are glad to state that he is able to attend to his duties.

Still Spreading. INFLUENZA EPIDEMIC. The influenza. epidemic shows no signs of abating. On the contrary, it seems to gain in virulence, and disquieting reports come from various districts. In Aberystwyth, notwithstanding the drastic measures taken to prevent its spread, there are numerous serious cases. The College has been closed, several students being among the vic- tims, one having died. There is no prospect of the schools being reopened and we understand that representations are to be made to close the cinemas and Sunday Schools.

DEATH OF MR. WILLIAM GRIFFITHS- TAKEN ILL IN LONDON. Last week, Mrs. Griffiths, Wellington House, Marine-terrace (xormerly of the Waterloo) left Aberystwyth for London where her husband was intending to join with her in-a journey to i* ranee to see their son, Lieut. Mervyn Griffiths, whose illness from wounds had taken a serious turn. They were prevented from crossing the channel by the prevalence of a black fog. Dur- ing the night Mr. Griffiths was taken ill and died on Monday morning. The news came as a shock to the people of. Aberystwyth and great sympathy was expressed with Mrs. Griffiths in her augmented ow. Alderman Edwin Mor- ris immediately left for London and Mrs. Grif- fiths's second son, Lieut. Gerallt Griffiths, was wired to and asked to go and see his brother. The body was brought from London on Thurs- day and will be interred at the Cemetery on Saturday. Mr. Griffiths was a native of Port Dinorwic and was sixty-five years of age. His early life was devoted to slate quarrying, but subse- quently went out to Victoria and engaged in mining in which he became an expert and was engaged in much prospecting work. His reports were characterised by honesty and he soon earned the confidence of those who engaged him. He was engaged by the late Mr. Cecil Rhodes in conducting an exploration party in Central Africa, was placed in charge of an expedition for the De Beer's Mining Company, and in company with Dr. Jamieson prospected proper- ties for the Chartered Company. In compara- tively recent years he visited Australia to re- port on mining property. He published an interesting book on the journeys of a Welshman through Africa and contributed articles to magazines. He was a member of the Institute of Civil Engineers and a fellow of the Royal Geographical and Geological Societies. DIED IN LONDON. Mrs. Letitia Maud Smith, daughter of the late Wm. Jones, Gray's Inn-road, and grand- daughter of Mr. David Williams, Pwllhoby, TJanbadarn, has died in London in her twenty- second year, after a fortnight's illness. MRS. M. E. BRYAN. The death has occurred in London from bron- chial pneumonia, following influenza, of Mrs. M. E. Bryan, eldest daughter of James and Rosina Jones. Cambrian-square, Aberystwyth. She leaves a husband and two little boys. Burial took place at Kensal Green Cemetery. Wreaths were sent by Father and Mother: Maggie, Emma and Harriet, sisters; Bennie and Jackie. sons; Katie and Gwennie, nieces: Mr. and Mrs. J. Putt, London, s'ster and brother-in-law; neighbours North Block: Staff at Harvey and Nicholls: Florrie and Lizzie Tack Jessie Butler: Mr am1 Mrs. Franck- li,-t and ftniilv Miss Tone-s T,ie Jegrevq: "fl.. Fol-v: ;nd Staff fI Young's Aircraft Fac- forv The husband who is on active service ;>1 Eo-vpt Pnd two brothers, one in the Isle -f Mrn and thp, other in Palestine, were unable li b, preset "t i^e floral. n?650 MISS NELLIE EVANS. On Monday, the death occurred from influenza in her twenty-fifth year, of Miss Nellie Evans, who was formerly in service with Major Mathias. Bronpadarn. She was a daughter of Mr and Mrs. Evan Evans, Llanilar. The funeral will take nlare on Saturday -at Llanilar. MISS G. L. MANTLE, KERRY. After a short illness the death occurred on Sunday from pneumonia, at the age of 1 v«ars. of Miss Gertrude Lena Mantle. De- ceased was in service with Mrs. Henry Davis. Oneen- t The funeral took place at Kerry, Montgomeryshire. NURSE GILES. On Monday the death took place at Brocastle Farm, near Bridgend, of Nurse B. Giles, aged 38, daughter of Mrs. J. Giles and of the late Mr. John Giles, Penglaise-rd. The private funeral will take place on Thursday morning at Aber- ystwyth Cemetery. MR. L. DAVIES, PEMBROKE HOUSE. Mr. Lindsey Davies, Pembroke House, Queen's-road died on Wednesday from influenza in his 22nd. year. He is the son of Mr. John Davies, and of the late Mrs John Davies, and had been a confirmed invalid for 20 years.

PENPARKE. Mr. D. J Davies, Tegfan, received a letter on Wednesday from his son, Gunner Willlie Davies, R.G.A., who has been dangerously ill with pneumonia, stating that he is now well on the road to recovery.

LLANBADARN. At Llanbadarn Sessions, on Thursday, be- fore Mayor Bonsall, Robert Ellis. and Richard Saycell, Esqrs., Albert Constable, Cwmpadarn, was fined 30s. for having trespassed for game on Gogerddan land and 30s. for having given the keepere a wrong name.—Mary Magdalene Edwards and Margaret Edwards, Rheidol Cot- tage, Llanbadarn, were fined 5s. each for hav- ing trespassed on the Vale of Rheidol Railway. A mcmoral service was held on Thursday at the Church to L-eiit. Wynne Powell, of tb- Welsh Guards, and the only child of Captain I and Mrs. Powell, Nantes.

-I STOP PRESS. ABERYSTWYTH ROBBERIES. Prisoners were brought before the Aberyst- wyth Bench on Thursday evening when Raymoi Allan Watkin, Brackenhurst Camp, was charged with having broken into Paris House and having stolen goods of the value of £38 7s. 31d. from Mr Ernest Owen, and Elsie M. Hewitt, Manchester-street. King's Cross, was charged with having received the goods. I Prisoners were remanded. r

LLANILAR. There was a large attendance at a meeting of the Debating Society presided over by Mr. J. J. Jones. Mr. R. Llewelyn Jones, Nanty- dderwen, submitted a proposition for debate "That the Agricultural Workers' Union Would Prove Beneficial to Agriculture." He explained I the objects and also some of the Land Acts. Through the Workers' Union things were going to improve, and he instanced the agri- ¡ culturists of Denmark, where by a similar j union and system of co-operation had brought agriculture to a high state. Mr James Evans, Tynat, opposed the proposition and said its advantages were not to benefit agriculture but personal. Agriculture's great need was capital and labour, but the tendency of the Union was to get for its members more money for less labour. Messrs. Elias Prosser, William Evans, Jenkin Jones, Daniel Jones, William Roberts, Willie Parry, D. Lloyd Rees and E. Williams spoke. The proposition was carried I by a majority of six. I

South Carnarvonshire. MR ELLIS DAVIES TO FIGHT COALITION NOMINEE. At a joint meeting of Arvon and Eivion Liberal Associations, at Carnarvon, on Saturday, held for the purposes of forming an association of the new division of Arvon and of adopting a candidate, Mr. Eilis Davies, member for the old Eivion Division, was unanimously selected. Alderman W. J. Parry presided. There were from seventy to eighty delegates present at the meeting. The Chairman moved a resolution ce congra- tulation to the Premier. Mr. Ellis Davies seconded the resolution, and said Mr. Lloyd George had done work which the country had not yet realised. There was no doubt that it was through his intervention the Vorld was then saved. He added that there was nothing in the programme outlined fy Mr. Lloyd George which every Liberal was not prepared to support. The resolution was then passed. Mr. T J. Lloyd expressed his gratification that Mr. Davies had made himself c!ar, in view of the statements made that he bad not. been very open in his support of Mr. Lloyd George. Mr. Pentir Wiiliams read a letter from Major Charles Breese, regretting his absence from the meeting owing to his having been summoned to the Prime Minister's meeting in London. He suggested that the selection of candidates be delayed in order to have a gathering which should be thoroughly representative of Liberal- ism, including those on naval and military ser- vice and engaged on munitions. Mr. Ellis W. Roberts inquired why Mr Breese was in London and Mr. Davies not. Mr. Davies I had always been very loyal, though holding in- dependent views. On the motion of Mr. R. O. Jones (Waenfawr), seconded by Mr Pierce, Mr. Ellis Davies was selected as Liberal candidate, there being no other nominee. Returning thinks, Mr Ellis Davies referred to the suggestions which, he said, were being made that he had fallen short of giving support to the Prime Minister. The allegation was not true. There was a section of the Press which, for reasons understood by him, endeavoured to create bad blood between him and the Prime Ministetr. ("Shame.") It was one of the most shameful things that could happen in public life. His conception of his duty was to support the Government and not to criticise it. There was no difficulty about supporting the pro- gramme outlined by Mr. Lloyd George. If he were returned to Parliament he wished it to be clearly understood that he must be free to sup- port every Liberal measure and to oppose every Tory measure. (Hear, hear.) The proceedings terminated with a vote of thanks to Mr. Davies for his past services as the representative of Eifion. Coalition Candidate. Major Charles Breese, the Coalition candidate, has appointed Mr. W. R. Hughes (Carnarvon) as his election agent. MEETING CHALLENGED. A North Wales correspondent writes :—A large body of Liberal opinion, including that of Mr. W. J. Parry, who presided, repudiates the authority of the meeting of about fifty mem- bers of the former Arvon and Eivion Liberal Associations held at Carnarvon on Saturday to nominate the official Liberal candidate for the new county constituency of Carnarvon. It is urged that the meeting had no mandate. Mr. Parry himself is an aspirant for selection as the official Liberal candidate, and still intends to put his claims before the constituency. Mr. Charles Breese. stated to be recognised by the Government Whips as the official Liberal Coali- tion candidate, will also test the feeling of the constituency. Mr. R. T. Jones is, of course, the recognised Labour candidate, and is not affecteit by the decision of Saturday's meeting. The meeting of the Carnarvonshire Unionist Association reported to have been fixed for last Saturday is to be held next Saturday. COAL ECONOMY. An advertisement in another column gives particulars of the great need for rigid coaJ economy. The coming of peace makes the posi- tion very little better, and to avoid hardship only a minimum distribution of coal may be maintained.

m TALYBONT. The funeral of Mr. Richard Roberts farmer, Llettyllwyd, Talybont, took plane on Friday, interment being at Penygarn C.M. Cemetery. The chief mourners weie Mrs. Roberts (widow), the Misses Roberts )daughters), Mrs. M. Rees (sister),, Mr. David Roberts (brother); Mrs. John Rees (sister-in-law), Mrs. David Walters (sister-in-law), and Mr David James (brother- in-law). The Rev R: Humphreys Jones and Thomas Jenkins, Talybont, conaucted the ser- vices at the house, and at the graveside the Revs. Thomas Jenkins, Talybont, Christmas Lloyd, Penygarn; and D Caron Jones officiated.

LLANYbf iHeR. News has been conveyed by official telegram to M.ss M Jones, Waun, Lianybv ti.er, that her nephew, son of the late Rev. J. E. Griffiths, baptist minister, Birchgrove, Second-Corporal uarfield Ivor Griffiths, Royal Engineers, whom she had brought up from childhooa, tia» died at Alexandria. He went through the Dardan- elles campaign when he was wounded in the head and also went through the Palestine operations, being among those who entered Jerusalem with General Allenby.

LLANDYSSfaOCOCO DEATH U. iuK. JAmlS JAMES, DDOL. The death of Mr James James, Udolf Plump, Rliydlewis, took place on Sunday morning at the age oi forty six. Deceased was the youngest son ot the late Mr. and Mrs. H. James, Cwmbarre Farm, Rhydlewis, and brother of tae Rev David 'James, Llauv^.yn, Towyn. He was unmarried and carried on the farm of Ddol in association with his sister. His briught disposition good and kind nature as well as his blameless lite, won for him the esteem of all. Fifteen years ago he was appointed by the Bishop of St. David's to act as lay reader, and in a short time he became an impressive,, popular, and powerful preacher. On Thurs- day interment took place at Twrgwyn Calvin- istic Methodist Cemetery. The attendance constituted a record, there being thirty car- riages besides hundreds of people on foot. The service at the house was conducted by the Revs D. Griffiths, M.A., J.P., vicar of Llangranog; J. Davies, B.A, Llandyssilio; and S. James, St. David's. The service at Twrgwyn Chapel was conductel by the Revs. J. J. Jones, B.A., and David Hughes, Pensarn; and at the grave- side by the Rev. J. Green, B.A., Twrgwyn. There were also present the Revs. Mr. Thomas, B.A., vicar, Penybryn, and Davies (Cong.), Bryn, Cross Inn. On Sunday afternoon a mem- orial service was held. at St. Mark, Llandyssilio- gogo. The Rev. S. James, St. David's, deliv- ered an impressive sermon.

CLOSURE OF SCHOOLS. Orders have been given for the closure of the elementary schools of Cardiganshire until January 6th.

TO THE D15AD: A TRIBUTE. On your altars, glorious dead, .ve place The verdant laur«|fc of tweet victory: Though your's the fight our's l' e ivc irory I Of deeds of valour and untold grace. And though no more we meet in find embrace Yet shall you ever live in history As those who died with simple bravery I To guard the honour of a mighty, race. To-day the paean of triumph shakes the sky And nations rise a happy shout of joy. Ah! yes, to-day in fields besmeared with red Immovable your youthful bodies lie, While you the freedom of the heavens enjoy: Yea, you who made us free we thank, oh! dead. Iorwerth Cyfeiliog Peate. U.C.W., Aberystwyth.

DOISELLEY. An invitation concert, under the auspices of the V.T.C., was held at the Drill Hall on Wed- nesday. The chair was taken by Lieut.-colonel Jelf-Reveley, the commanding officer of the Bat- talion. In addition to the vocal artistes there was a .good orchestra. Mrs. Roberts, late of Cross Foxes, Gwanas, died on Monday after a brief illness. After the death of her husband Mrs. Roberts and family took up their abode in Dolgelley. A few days ago she received a telegram that her eldest son was lying seriously ill at a military camp in England. She proceeded there and the shock and a severe cold she contracted on the way accelerated her death. She leaves two sons and one daughter.

Deudraeth Council. INFLUENZA EPIDEMIC ABATING. WORKMEN'S DWELLINGS. "1 ,Deudraeth Council met on Tuesday, Mr. R. W. Vaughan in the chair. Dr. Lloyd Owen, medical officer, reported that eight deaths from influenza occurred in the dis- trict during October, and six during the first fortnight of the present month. The epidemic was abating. The Sanitary Inspector reported three cases of diphtheria at Penrhyndeudraeth. He called attention to certain sanitary defects, and said the water service pipes were out of order, and that there was no water for drinking purposes. Notice to rectify the defects "had been sent to one of the owners in September. Letters were read from the Welsh Housing, Association and the Local Government Board urging the Council to prepare a scheme to pro- vide houses for the working classes. The Clerk said the Housing Committee had made an enquiry and Harlech and Llanbedr only applied for houses. Steps were being taken to 1 secure houses in those places. Dr Lloyd Owen explained the Government scheme, stating that it was prepared to pay 75 per cent. of the depreciation at the end of seven years, and also one-third of the deficiency during the seven years. The districts were re- sponsible for erecting the houses, and if they would not take the work in hand the County Council or some Government department would do so and charge the district.—It was de- cided to convene the Housing Committee. Mr. Thomas Jones, surveyor, reported that the members of the Council had visited the Trawsfynydd Water Works. It was agreed to fix stop blocks on all the connections on the main and a sub-main of one inr" pipes for terraces containing from 5 to 20 tosses with i inch branch from the sub-main into the taps which will be placed near the back doors. By adopting this method, the breaking up of the surface of the main road in front of every house and running the pipes under the house floor will be avoided.—The report was adopted. It was decided to charge the owners and the tenants Tor The work of laying of the service pipes.

Lleyn Council. WORKMEN'S DWELLINGS AGAIN. Lleyn Council met on Wednesday at Pwllheli, Mr. J. Hughes Parry, J.P., presiding. The Cierk (Mr. Hugh Pritchard) was con- gratulated on his election as mayor of Pwllheli. The Local Government Board wrote enquir- ing if the Council was ready to proceed with a scheme to provide houses for working classes. The circular was explained by Mr. S. R. Jones (deputy clerk).—Mr. David Roberts, complained that the Housing Committee did not consult the Parish Councils before deciding on the sites in different parishes. In several instances the most improper sites were selected., and Mr. J. R. Jones said the Committee had selected sites which would be most convenient for agricultural workers.—Mr. Rd. Jones, Nevin, said it was J waste of time and money to build houses in; isolated places, far from schools and places of worship. At Aberdaron, for instance, the Par- ish Council had decided in favour of erecting 12 houses near the viilage, but the Housing Com- mittee decided on a place called Morfa Llwyn Glas, over two miles from the village. At that place were the ruins of the home of the re- nowned Dic Aberdaron, and the Committee had set their hearts on building workmen's dwell- ings to be a memorial to old "Dick." (Laugh- ter.) It would be much cheaper to erect a monument there and build the houses near the village. At Nevin, the Committee was in favour of a site near Bryncynau, but the inhql- bitants wanted the houses at Morfa Nevin. If houses were built in the places selected by the Committee no farm servant would take his family there.—Mr. John Pierce, chairman of the Housing Committee, said that the recom- ¡ mendation of the Local Government Board was to build the houses in places close to big farms with the object of developing a small ho ding scheme and giving a small farm to every farm hand. From a sanitary point of view it was much better to erect the houses in tle country than in the villages.—It was ag-eed to N con- sider the matter at a special moptinj. The Local Government Board scheme vp* approved, h'lt Mr. John Owen was of opinion that the Government ought to bear the wi-ole cost.

TRAW?FYN¥DD Private David Roberts, son of Mr. and Mrs. Roberts, Pantycelyn, was killed in action on the 23rd October. Private Roberts prior to enlistment was a collier at Treorchy. Lance-corporal R. J. Owen, son of Mr. R. Owen, smith, has also been severely wounded. Driver G. J. Williams, Mona House shoeing smith; Isaac Owen, and Driver H. Owen, Isallt, have arrived home from France on leave.

PWLLHELI. I Pte Willie Morris, Penrhydleiniog who was reported missing last March has now written home from Switzerland, having been a prisoner in Germany for six months. He is expecting to be sent to England shortly. Salem C.M. Church has passed a vote of sympathy with Mr. Pugh Pritchard, (Mayor) in his illness. Pte John Griffiths, Gaol-st, has been awarded the Military Medal in France for carrying wounded men from the battlefleld> His brother (Sergt. Hughie Griffiths, R.W.F.) recently won the D.C.M. in Egypt. Pte. Walter, Parker, North-street has been awarded the Military Medal for conspicuous bravery in action. He has .been wounded and is in hospital in France. Sergt. Instructor Owen, has been appointed instructor to the two detachments, Portmadoc and Pwllheli V.T.C. and will reside in Portma- doc. The collection on "Our Day" in aid of the Red Cross Society, realised a net total of j3156. The wedding took place at Edge Lane Chapel, Liverpool on Tuesday of Mr Robert Davies, Shop Efailnewydd and Miss Minnie Roberts, Gorph- wyfa, Rhydyclafdy. Thanksgiving services were held at Nevin on Thursday, when on the proposition of the Rev R. Cynfelin Jones, vicar it was decided to con- gratulate the Prime Minister on the prominent part he has taken in securing peace. Private John Thomas, Fron Nevin has died in hospital in France. The death has taken place at Fronterrace Nevin, of Mr. Robert Jones, aged 80 years The R°v. W. Williams, M.A. curate of Nevin has been appointed curate at Barmouth and will leave Nevin in January. Th° Rev. W. Williams, Rhostrvfnn ha5: been pnnohi^ed Recto,, at Llangwnadl, Bodferin and Penllech.

Forthcoming Events. Eisteddfod at St. Pauls Wesleyan Chapel, New Year's Day. Merioneth County Council, Dolgelley Dec. 12th

CARDIGANSHIRE EDUCATION COMMITTEE WANTED Certificated Female Assistant VV Teacher at the Mixed Department, Cwm- padarn Council School. Salary P,100 (trained teacher), S90 (untrained teacher), rising by annual increments of P,5 to £130. Applications on forms to be obtained from the undersigned, should be accompanied by three recent testimonials, and should reach me on or before Wednesday, December 11th, 1918. JENKIN JAMES, M.A., Director of Education, Aberystwyth. November 27th, 1918. a442 PARISH OF ST. MICHAEL'S AND ALL ANGELS, ABERYSJTWYTH. The Annual Christmas Tree and Sale of Work HAS BEEN POSTPONED TO A DATE IN JANUARY. a431 NOW OPEN. High-Class Shaving and Haircutting Saloon at JOHN ROBERTS'S (TOBACCONIST), TERRACE ROAD, ABERYSTWYTH. p2646a Large Assortment — OF — WINTER COATS AT — Reasonable Prices. TEL-N? si' emmmi) „ J. Reasonable Prices. I '(jjfjf TEL-N? si' emmmi) TERRACE ROAD. ■sks: MILLINERS. V J 'M 1 ||GY I w yES. it's real wisdom, at the present time to buy your Footwear from a Shop of established reputation—from a Shoe Dealer who only stocks reliable brands and keeps his prices low. YOU will be very wise to make this shop your first calf when needing Footwear of any description. I promise you in advance that you effect a saving on your purchase, and also find just what you came in to buy. My large stock includes every 'Variety of style and shape. Stout-soled and sturdily-built Boots and Shoes for country wear, lighter types for town and dress wear, Cosy Slippers for house wear, and roomy Boots and Shoes for the children. I REPAIRS A DAVID WILLIAMS OFFICIAL 1 SPECIALITY. (THE FOOT SPEDALIST»- „ C c —CAMBRIA SHOE STORES NEAT SKILLED ORTHOPFDIC WORKMANSHIP. 3, NORTH PARADE, FOOT I Prices Moderate A B E R Y S T W Y T H. I APPLIANCES. j I INSTITUTE °OF WATKINS, Plumber & Decorator, PLUMBERS Oakland Stores, Terrace Rd. & Custom House Street Just arrived- Large selection of Wall Papers, Frescos and Calcarium, in Packets and Bulk. Plumbers' and Painters' Requisites. "U -"0. LLOYDS BANK LIMITED. —A— SUB-BRANCH OF THIS BANK HAS BEEN OPENED AT THE OLD POST OFFICE, TALYBONT, under the management of Mr. J. H. O. HARPUR, of the Aberystwyth Branch. Attendance on THURSDAYS from 11 to 2. a440j -——" ——- Cambria Nursing Home, ABERYSTWYTH. MEDICAL, SURGICAL, AND REST-CURE CASES RECEIVED. Special Rooms for Maternity Patients. Nurses Kept for Outside Work. Moderate Fees. Highly Recommended. Apply, MATRON. Phone: 42. p2588 srr. PAUL'S, CAPEL Y WESLEYAID, ABERYSTWYTH. Cynhelir EISTEDDFOD FAWREDDOG Yn y Capel ucliod DYDD CALAN, 1919. GWOBRWYON ANRHYDEDDUS. Rhestr o'r Testynau i'w cael oddiwrth yr Ys- grifenydd,.Mr. W. H. Jones, Ironmonger, Aber- ystwyth, am ddim (os drwv y post, Ceiniog-) i p2641 díiiI THE OINEMA ABERYSTWYTH. Proprietor and Manager A. Cheethftd Nightly at 6-30 and 8-30. MATINEES Mondays and Saturday. at 3 Wet Afternoons at 3. Our beat advertisement is our own Screen For Pictures and Projection. Good Wme needs no Bush. Programmes Changed Mondays & Thursday GET IT AT D.R 's. FINEST SELECTION »— OF LEATHER GOODS. Pocket Wallets, Purses, etc., the town and district. Our sun- houses?"6 fr°m the b€St L°ndon BOOKS ARE OUR —— SPECIALITY —— We carry a large stock of children's stories suitable for Christmas Pre- sents at prices from 2d. to 3s. 6d. D. R. Evans & Co., Bridge Press, Lampeter The "Cambria! News," Aberyitwyth, Ltd.. and Published fcfl them In Terrace-road, Aberystwyth, in JS county of Cardigan; at LI. Edwards,StatlowS Music Warehoun, Barmouth, in the Count* di Merioneth, and at David Lloyd's, Portr»ad<MU in the County of Carnarvonshire, Nov. 29tlit 1m.