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NORTH WALES SHERIFFS.
NORTH WALES SHERIFFS. The following gentlemen have been ap- pointed High Sheriffs for the ensuing years: Anglesey: Mr Henry Rees Davies, Tre- fcorth, Bangor. Carnarvonshire Mr Owen Jones, Glall- beuno, Carnarvon. Merionethshire: iColonel W. B. Burton, Bala. Denbighshire Mr Alfred Ashworth, Gree- ford. Flintshire Mr J. Lloyd Price, Holywell.
"THE OLD LANGUACE."
"THE OLD LANGUACE." MR LLOYD GEORGE'S PROPHECY. T chair of the annual Welsh national concert held on Saturday night at Castle street Welsh Baptist Chapel, London, was taken by Mr Lloyd George, who was &c- companied by Mrs Lloyd George. The Chancellor of the Exchequer, in the course of a speech delivered in Welsh, said that it gave him great pleasure to join with hit. countrymen on one of their grea.t nighte und to perceive the vigour of "the old lan- guage" in which Boadioea had held counsel with her men before anyone had ever thought of estimates, and which would still be spoken when the last "Dreadnought" had 'been stowed away in a museum. He urged young Welshmen to give their best to their country, in order to liberate it from those forces of oppression, tyranny, and darkness which always tended to wreck a. country's future. Mr Lloyd George was supported by Mr Herbert Lewis, M.P., and Mr Llewelyn Wil- liams, M.P.
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r ST. DAVID'S DAY. ORGAN RECITAL, DINNER, AND SUPPER AT CARNARVON. SPEECHES BY ANTHROPOS AND THE REV R. G. ROBERTS. The following a.re some, of the speakers who took paot in Gwyl Dewi celebrations Con Monday London Welshmen: Sir S. T. Evans and Dr Macaiamaa'a. Vv eiMi National Society, Birminghajn Prai'et-wo.r Lewis Jones, Bangor. Llandudno: Rev T. Chanles Williame. Jesus Coiiiege, Oxford (St. David's Day sermon): Retv T. Edwin Jonies, Holyhead. Criecieth: Mr Wm. George. Chester Welsh Society: Mr Osmond Williams, M.P. GWYL DEWI MORI AH. At Moriath Ciiapel,, on Monday, the aiinuai bt. Dajvud's Day tea-party was, held, tliiiii being foiiiowcd by an organ recital in fciie evening. The following ladies kindly assisted at the tables:—1: Mars Maurice Jones and Mig-s La-Us. Williams. 2: Mrs Bent ley and Miss J. A. Parry. 3: J\1rs Owen (BronaJlt.) and Mi-ss Winnie Roberts. 4: Mrs Owen (Glasftyn). 5: Mrs Isaac DavÎJefJ atnd Miss Jennie Williams. 6: Mrs I Newton Hugfbes and Miss Pritchard (Rhos Vair). 7: Mrs Roberts and Miss Lena Roberts (Wafl]>ea-tion House). 8 Mrs Griffith (Marcus street) and Miss Ellis (Vic- toria, street). 9: Mrs. Edwairds (Vaynol street) and Miss M. Mary Parry. 10: Misses Roberta (Bromallt), Mias M. O. Hughes, amd Miss Katie Parry. 11: Misses Parry (St. David's roadJ) and Misses Bowen. 12: Mth Owen (Anchorage) and Miss Enid Parry. 13: Miss Hughes (Thomas street) aind Miss WilliaaI161 (Coedwig). 14: Miss Roberts (Cae Bold) and Miss J. L. Evans (Hill street). 15: Mis* Bessie Ridhatrds 300 Miss Mary Owen. 16 Miss Willi amis (Dinorwic street) and Misses Nesta and Dilys Janes. 17: Misseis Katie Williams, EJuiied Jonee, Jennie Piritdhard, and Pollie Jones. 18: Mists Jones (Peoidiref Tem- parance) and Miss Hildla Griffith. 19: Missi Lizzie Griffith amd Miss Williams (Llys Helen). 20: Miss Thomas (Coo Hampton) a.nd Mio M L. Jones-. 21: LNIds& Barlow Pritahard and Mies Maggie Griffitlis. The errangemeorts were carried out by Mrs Harris Hughes, Mrs Ben Jones, Miss Maggie Humphreys, and Miss A. M. Wil- liams (secretary) Others who assisted were Mrs Wyjm Williams, Mr, Griffith (Thomas street), Mims Morris Davies, Mra Varughan Jone«, Mrs Thomas Williams, Mrs (Chapel House), Miss WiEia^ns (PaJace street), Messrs Morris DaNiea, O. G. Dork ins, — Daviea (IJ an fair), David Morris, R. Jiones Parry, Vaughaai Jones, W. R. Jones (Gairthdderwen), He-nn-y Parry (The liver), W. Owen (Chaipel Honfte), Gwdlym Williams (secreta»r\-j, Ca/p- tain Jones, and Captain Lewie. THE ORGAN RECITAL. The organ recital in the evening was a new departure for Moriah, and, the dhurch did wedl in entlrusting the work to its owi) orgaaiisit, Mr Ofrwig Williaims. Mr Wil- liams' perfo-rmaaioe throughout was excel- lent, and he disfpJayetf a complete mastery of his powierful insitrument. His render- ings of T.schnikowiiky'« Chant Sana I Pafroles amd "Chanson Triste" and' of the "Siciliia<n Mariners' Hjnnn" call for special mention, as woU as his own ax-raingement of Welsh airs. Tho voaalists, Air Emlyn Davies and Miss Edith Davies, were esoellent. The chairman wiao the Rev H. Hanris Hl;ghes, who, in the course of a sibuotrt spoeoh, neniarfced thait there was one un- mAstaikaJblle pa-tli along which the Welsh renaissamco could travel. Wale.s. would never become the benk of the world; she might never become the university of the world, but she possessed an inborn genius for s^Mrifcufflil guidance. As Isa^ael' had beeai the most spiritimul of the old world, so Wales bad that power now. and' he (Mr Hti^g[hei5<) beiieved that it wns in thafc capa^ty that Wales would' fulfil the purpose of her being. On the motion of Mr S. Maurice Jones. A.R.C.A., seconded by Mr Williams Jones, a hearty vote of thanks was accorded to all who had taken part at the afteruioon and evoning meetings. The following is the programme of the evertfrrns: meeting:—Detholiad o Alawon Cymreig, (t-rerfn. Orwig Williams). "Gwelaf 'Doriad Dydcl1' a.r Gjnvru ]);¡'wy gaiighemiau'r hc-n 'Lv,n n Onn.' Can; "Clocfli Dma» Ls" (trefn. R. Bryan), Mr Emlyn Dafvi^. Fantasia in E a at. Cam, "Corn v Glyn," Edith Davies. Lt-rgjo aind Allqgro from Orga.n Concerto (Y Gog a'r Eos). Mae ein bandar yn mwyn. nodi Miwsig y ,nef yn ein mysg ni. FVeehooter Soajgs, 1 Son of mine, 2 The Rebel, Mr Bmuyn Davies. Ctoanit Sams Paroles, Qi^ii-^on Triste. Can, "From mighty kenfjs," Misa Edith Davies. FaTl- ,1198i,a, "Siciliain Mariners' H^nn." Can. "He.n Wlad y Genin," Mr Emlyn Davies. C&n y Gwaiiwyn. Mae'r gwanwyn yn y be.rllan, Mac'r g',v-a.nwyii ar y ddol, A swn ei delyn arian Ym galw'r blodau'n ol. Overture, "1812." Bua-n oodd Boivo ewldil—ban at Riva Y bu'n troi ei wegil Ac yn y ritaes ugain mil Ffranood- yl.1 ffhi ax en c.il. Can, "Y Gan a GoAlwyd," Miss Edith Dalies. Mardi, "Retijie de Saba. Bren- hLn€<s Seba yn dod i d,1)lu gwatrogacth i'r Brenin Sc-lomon. CARNARVON LITERARY CLUB. ANTHROPOS ON DEWI SANT. THE REV. R. G. ROBERTS ON WELSH LITERATURE. At the Bee Hive Restaurant, on Tuesday evening, a large company of the members of the newly-formed Literary Club at Car- iij,%rv,o,ii- m-et to oeleibra!t,fv St. David's Day, the meetiing being held on that evening in order not to clash with other events. Light re- freshments were provided.—intoxicants not included. The tables having been cleared, the Rev R. D. Rowland, nrtt-ident of tho eltub, took the chair. In submitting the memory of Dewi Sant, the Chairman, in a. charaoteristie address, »aid that centuries had p^ns»ed Ball e, the days of St. David, and his history haid been lost. Only tradition remained, and yet tr.a<iiÙm enttarined truth. The traditiio/n- of the uprising of a green hill under his. feet as lie preadhied at Llall1 Ddewi Brefi sym- bolised the faet that the mjetsswge of St. David's life meant the uplifting 01 the life of a. peopto (olieieav). Many a green hill hard appeared since, and the .spirit of St. David was to be found in every efflo-rt that had been made and that would be made. It was a beautiful itl«aJL (cheers). There was also a tale that when St. David went to Rotme, the belLs in that eity rang out of tlie<ms6dves at his approach. And stdia die bells rang anwind his memory (cheers). It meant music aawl harony. "Trwy v gwyil g^.velai ddall tery]l y <larian, Clywaf si eiii-f heb ri arm yn tincian," that waa Morra. Rhuddlan, and the story of mauiy another battlefield in old Wales. But it was not so with regard to Dewi. His memory was a»s:soeiated, not with the sword and- the shield, but with the sound of the bells, of lovo of country, of freedom, and oJ' peace (cheers). St. David, the Saint of the Kymry, was the spirit of virtue. Let them thank God for him.aaid endeavour to- gether to grow in likeneas to him (loud cheers). Speaking oji the subject of "Y Llenorian," the Rev R. G. Roberts said tha;t literary work in Wales in the pa^t had ooeiu, done under great (1¡t-1\Klwwt,age8. No Welsh writer could live on his own writings, and to have to do other work for a liviing was serious disadvantage to the writer. They bad been compelled also to work without acle-quata a.nd exact gra,nim/atjcal knowledge of their own Language! and without the ex- pansivenass afforded by knowledge of other literatures and by aioquaå.ntaillC'£ with the best modiels in their own (hear, hear). Yet, they had worked loyally for nothing amd linden" ail these disadvantages, for love of I country and language and had kept alive in the people the love of literature. Now, he thought that matters were becoming different. They had three Welsh Chairs in the national colleger filled by capable men, and knowledge and. an expanded horizon wiere their at la«t. There were in recent writings signs of broad culture, and they hadi already the love of literature and the willingness to work for little or no pay. The Guild of Graduates were doing excel- lent work in rc-printing classics, and he looked forwajrd to the future for the golden age of Welsh literature (101.1dl cheers); Pencerdd Llyfuwy, in a neat address, submitted the memory of departed im\siiieiains, with particular reference to Car- narvonshire men who had done invaluable siervice to Welsh music; and in very in- teresting speeches, Mr T. O. Jo.rKv; (Gwyn- for) and Mr Robert Roberta paid tributes to the memory of "The Bards," the former giving excellent of pieces by Dewi Wyn 'and Robert ap Gwily m Ddu, and the latter relating the history of Eben Fardd, with particular reference to t4he Chair contest at the Carnarvon National Eisteddfod of 1862, when Eben lost tine Chair through the fact tirat one of the ad- judieators changed his opinion of the pieces sent into the competition 011 the evening before the chairing ceremony. In the absence of Mr S. M-aoirice Jones, Mr T. Gw-ynn Jones briefly submitted the memory of the Welsh Princtes. is,o,ngs and pe-nhillion were- excellently rendered dturing the evening by Mr H. Vanghan Davies, Mr O. Llew. Owain, And Mr J. E. Jones, Mr Vaughiaal Davies' ron- de.ring of "Hiraeth," which eoncluded a. inogt" intere<?ting progjraanmej being in all respects a superb performance. Mr Orwig Williams' accompaniment was, as usual, excellent. WELSHMEN AND THE ARMY. Presiding over the St. David's Day ban- quet at Menad Bridge on Monday night, Mr H. R. Davies, Treborth, stated that in daya of yore large numbers of Welshmen served in the British Army, but in modern times the best elements of the Welsh people had banned the British Army and had prevented their sons from joining it. Knowing how important a part nationality played in that part of the wor!d, he could safely say that nationality had something to do with it. Were there still why Welsh people should stand aloof from military service? Only in recent days had the Welsh people begun to realise what political changes had dono. for Wales, for no longer were they governed by English ideals. Welsh ideate twayed their land, and the future of Waleei was in their own hands. While they once lost their indepe-ndence they had come lo it again as a free partner* in a great Efpire (hear, hear). Were they prepared to ac- cept that partnership? In these day, there were many sons of Wales passing through their universities and filling import.ant nosl- T.i(mo all over the Empire, and if Mr Lloyd George's career had done nothing else it had fixed permanently their national zeal on the deed of tha.t partnership. It was a question which had not been fairly put before the Welsh people. If it had be did not think fltey would be behind any other portion of the country in supporting the Territorial Army.
SAD DEATH AT CARNARVON.
SAD DEATH AT CARNARVON. THE INQUEST. On Tuesday, Mr Pentir W'jlli.amf> con- d-uet.ed an inquest a,t the Workhouse on the iv of William Jones (56). described as a cabinet maker, of 13, South pen'rall't, Car- narvon, who was found on Tuesday week, having stabbed himself with a pocket knife in the cheat, tthus causing a deep psR3- tratinig wound. Having been removed to the Workihouse Infirmary on Wedinesday, he fwecumbed on Monday morning. Cathetrine Robents, Penrbos, Betliel, a •sister-in-law of the deceased, stated tha-t he had boeai suffering from heart weakness since about three .months, which became more serious after Christmas. He suffered ■great pi-gi-ns whil-e in 'bed, and was con- tinually tiorced to get up. Deceased on see- ing that he was making iio progress towards recovery, became down-hearted. Ann Jones, wife of the deceased, stated th'at her husband had been very ill for the last three months, and his condition became worse during the last fortnight. Having had a. very bad night, deceased, on the day in question, made aeveral complaints as to his condition. Witness being tired went, to. rest, leaving heT-husband sitting on the 6üt1a. Shortly afterwards she returned, and found him with his head resting between his arms. On getting up to him, she noticed blood, which she thought had' come from his nose. Deceased then remarked1 that it was from his chest, and that he had bled himself with a knife. Dr Tom Roberts stated thaft the deceased wa.s brought into the Workhouse T..nfirm,arv on Wednesday. suffering from heart disease and shock caused by a deep pene- trating wound in the- lower part- of the chest- He was in a very precarious condition, and there was but little hopes of recovery. On Suinday his condition became hopeless. The caiwe of death was undoubtedly heart shock. The wound itself would not have cawed death, had it not been frr the heart, troubles, and. as the blood had been stonroed, the primar.v cause of death was heirt disease, the seconidarv cause" hei'n)g shock. The jury returned a verdict of "Death froim heart disease, accelerated by shock from the self-inflicted wound." On the motion of the foreman rf the ji-riry (Mr William Jones, 34, Dinorwic ^treot), seconded by Mr Griffith. The Eagles, a vote of condolence wa-s passed with th'2 widow.
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It will be of interest to many readers to I know that the poet Longfellow had relatives at Brecon. One of them, Tom Longfellow, kept the Golden Lion in that town for many years, his son farmed in the neighbourhood, t and his daughters also resided in the place. Tradition has it that their penchant for litigation broughit them. down from affluence. There were also living at Beau- fort., and at Swansea and Newport. I,
THE INQUIRY INTO DOAN'S.
THE INQUIRY INTO DOAN'S. CARNARVON RESIDENT GIVES EVIDENCE. The farther the inquiry into Doan's re- ports is pursued, the more gratifying tho evidence becomes. Carnarvon men and 'wojnen who, in gratitude, spoke out unre- servedly years ago, telling of their cures, now stand by all they then said, and-bett,ex still unhesitatingly declare their cures to be lasting. Mr William Jones, who lives a.t 19, Bank Quay, Carnarvon, says:—"For six months 'I suffered from kidney and bladder trou- bles, and gravel. After bending down I icould scarcely get up again beca.use of the pains in my limbs. "Nothing I tried did me good except Doan's backache kidney pills, they have put me right. All the .pains and other symp- toms have left me, and I feel better in every way.—(Signed) William Jones." Later Mr Jones said:—"I have had no re- lapse since I was cured by Doan's backache kidney pills 3! years, ago. I enjoy splendid health." Doan's backache. kidney pillis are two shillings and ninepence per box, or six 'boxes for thirteen shillings and ninepence. Of aU cheimists a.nd stores, or post free (direct from the Foster-McClellan Co., 8, 'WeUa street, Oxford street, Txrndon, W. Be sure you get the same kind of pills &s Mr Jones had.
- SENSIBLE EDUCATION.
SENSIBLE EDUCATION. CARNARVON HIGHER STANDARD SCHOOL. FURTHER LETTERS AND INTER- VIEWS. The letters and interviews on the advisa- bility of giving sound commercial and tech- nical education in the proposed Carnarvon Higher Standard School, have attracted a great deal of attention. This week we pub- lish a further instalment of letters and in- terviews on the subject. We do not make ourselves responsible in any way for the views held by our correspondents. t To the Editor of the '"Observer and Express"). Sir,—The most prominent subject which is engaging public attention at. Carnarvon, and rightly so, at the present time, is the proposed erection of a Higher Standard School, by the Local Education Authority. Twelve months ago, statutory notices of their intention to proceed were issued by the Education Committee,, and it is unfortun- ately characteristic of Carnarvon people to delay action until the last moment- as in the present instance. The three main questions to be decided are:—(1) What character of education it is intended to supply at the new school? (2) What kind of education do the necessifies of the town demand? <3) Can the present financial position of the town bear the extra strain of erecting a palatial edifice similar to those put up by the Committee in other localities? ]. In answer to the first question, it can- not be too clearly understood that the pro- ject merely implies the removal of the upper standards (V., VI., and VII.) from the present, Council Schools into a new building. The Government Regulations, which are not generally understood by the public, are emphatically opposed by the teaching of a Higher Standard School, of any subject which is at present excluded from the curriculum of the Elementary 'Schools. In this respect there has been no change since the Cockerton Judgment was given. Some of the most prominent members of the Education Committee, evidently, a.re not. aware of this elementary fact in education tl administration. 2. It is patent to every man of intelli- gence that if any change, involving a large outlay of money is made, that such change should be directed to the provision of com- mercial and technical education. Boys and girls in dozens are now leaving the Elementary Schools—most of them ill- equipped to take up various posts as juniors, and if the new school should be built, they would be in a similar condition, as they will have undergone only the same process of training to which they are sub- jected at present. The public should know that two other classes of public schools may obtain Gov- ernment grants, viz., (a) Higher Elementary School, which are not at present viewed with favour by the Board of Education, and which would pro- vide commercial education. Ob) Science Schools where children are exjiected to take three and four years' courses in scientific and technical education. But, let it be clearly observed that the intention is not to build for the purpose of either of the above classes of schools. 3. It is notorious that the Education Com- mittee is bent upon building a palatial school, and the cost of which, judging from their extravagance at Llandudno Junction and Bontnewvdd, Carnarvon School would sost from £ 10,000 to £ 15.000. I Cam the ratepayers, under the circum- stances, take upon themselves the extra bur. den of a 2^d rate imposed upon them by outsiders? The Education Committee wish the pub- lic to understand that they have no alterna- tive. But, is this eo? I find that the num- ber in excess of the accommodation a.t the Council Schools at present is only 69, but there is room for 431 more children at the N'ffitional Schools. Is there no possibility of re-adjustment between the two schools, thereby avoiding the unnecessary expendi- ture of at least £ 10,000? I am a Nonconformist, but as1 a ratepayer I cannot see why the Committee should not efficiently equip the National Schools to pro- vide excellent education for Nonconformist, children who would be fully protected by the Conscience Clause. I was under the impression that there was a Ratepayers Association in the town. Is it not time that they should meet to discuss this important question?—Yours faithfully, ANOTHER RATEPAYER. WRITING AND ARITHMETIC. Mr G. Brymer (Messrs Brymer and Davies), asked1 for his opinion on the advis- ability of training children in commercial education at the proposed new Higher Stand- ard School,, said he felt it was highly im- portant. that such education be given. He found boys, who had come to his employ direct from elementary schools more adapted to take commercial work that those who came from the higher schools. He was of opinion that boys who had the use of writing slates in school were ahead in the matter of handwriting than those who were used to copybooks. His experience was that boys nowadays were not well up in mental arith- metic. More practical instruction in domes- tic arts should be given to the girls, so that when they left school they would be well-up in cookery and laundry work and other household d-utiies. He strongly believed if a Higher Standard School was to be built that it was essential to provide for commercial education. Another large employer of labour said that in his opinion the great defect of our educa- tional system was the lack of thorough tech- nical and commercial training. "I could show you letters," he added, "I have re- ceived from applicants for a clerkship. They state that they have had the usual school- ing, but they evidently do not know how to -kritB a business letter, or even an ordinary application for a situation."
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—' —ILSflt I Do You Know That there wan no Red Dragon on the Castle on St. David's Day? That we wonder what has happened to the Coneitable? That he. should appoint a deputy? That we understand that there is no deputy at present and so. we pretsume, no one to look after the fla.,9 That we have a brilliant idea for Mr Lloyd George's next Budget, wliicii we'will pre- sent him with, free, gratis, and for nothing? That he should put a tax on the Union Jack in Wales? That this would scon result in a crop of Red Dragon flags all over the counts? That this is the least he can do to make amends for his negiigertce on St. David's Day ? That the' eloquence at the Carnarvon Con- servative Club on the day in question was wonderful ? That it seems strange that they should have Reloeded poor old Dewi Sant for such outpourings ? That Wales looks on,—with astonished dis- dain, and wondiens why these people thlllk t.hey have a.nything to do with her? That it is just- as well that they have had very little to do with the Government of the country for a. very long time? That they will have nothing to do with it for a wry long time to come? That if we were Tories we would not have any dinners and very few pufalie meetings? Tliat the political principles of the party will stand so little light tha.t it is difficult to discuss them, even from their own point of view, without shewing the he lee? That a Tory orator has to be very careful and very cool indeed if he wavntd to escape ridiculous inconsistencies ? That we had often wondered why sonic people go to organ recitals and cûncert6 î That we- think we have found out at last? That they -go there to have a quiet (?) con- \ersation with their friends under cover of the musi'c? That they prefer-the music low and tender —it means less strain 00 the voice—their voice? That when the organ is very loud they have to shout, to make themselves heard, and that is so tiri Dg I That they never disturb the people next to fhem in the least? That if they do, it is the fault, of the silly people who go to all organ recital to. listen to the music? That there is a certain Biangar young man who thought he could aim straight with a snow ball? That he has no such d,eltifion now? That he tried to hit. a youoiig lady the other dia)" ? That he missed her, but the miss did not rniss him? That her bombardment was swif.talld mar- vellously accurate? That when his hat had been knocked off, both his eyes stopped and his nose made to sliine like a sunset sky he thought it was time to beat a retreat? Tha.t he did &o..a.nd he is likely to.be more careful in selecting a victim in futnrre? That a parent io: getting anxious aboait the demoralising influence of education on his little boy? Th'a.t lie>—the boy-—came home the other day primed with the information that; ■Smiowxlon was the highest mountain in England ? I'hat the father says that the teacher must have some more education or that the geography book m'ustt be revised at once? That we are not surprised at the English ciaiminig Snowdon, for they have m/Uiiig equal to iit themselves? That having tried and failed to take it by force of arms, we can only suppose that thpy are trying the more nubile dodge of doctoring geopgnaphy? That a contemporary was very unfortunate in a. certfdn statement the other day? Tlfail. it gravely states that a solicitor who was appearing for the defence asked That the defendant should be boiled? That this struck us as beimg a. pecuiiair way of defending anyone? Tha,t we thought such judicial barbarity had long ago been abolished? Thief, it slowly dawned upon us that the "boiled" should; have been "bailed," and the conduct of the solicitor resolves itself into an ordinair*y request that bail should be granted? That we regret to hear that Socialism has had1 a great fa.]] r That the downfall was not aeconnpLishe-3 without some blood being sJ:¡oo? That all this book place en Castle square the other day ? That the catastrophe is not to be attributed to the-effort-s of the Conservative Associa- tions, but to frozen snow? That a. casual visitor, passing through Turf square on Wednesday, thought that the town was expecting a foreign invasion or •that ponie very sensational event had hap- pened ? That, he waited for some time half expect- ing to hear the rumble of the gun a or the tremor of an earthquake ? That the rapid passing or a telegraph boy, followed by a ragged tiail of ck+mcrous small boys, strengthened his coiivicition that something was up? That he made enquiries of the nearest bT- stander, and was met with a bl-t nk stare of surprise at his stupendous ig iorance? '19 That the questioned1 one at l&st condescend- ed to explain that it was the football mateh between Carnarvon, and Beaiu- mariH ? That tine interest, of the stranger rapidly' evaporated and he walked away, a sadder if not a much wiser man ? #
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LOCAL SHIPPING NEWS. CARNARVON ARRIVED. — Christiana, 6. Griffith, Liverpool; Care-w, 5.8. Terretta, dot.; C-raignacr, 8.s., Williams, do, tons-tanee, 8.6. Humphreys, do.; Stanley, s.s., Ed- wards, do.; Alexandra, Bennett, Wiefclow j Denbighshire Lass, Filzpatrick, Kircubbin, Ireland. SAILED. •— Clirivtiaaia, Griffith, Liver- pool; Garew, s.s., Terrett-a, Penmaenmawr; Or-aignadr, s.s., Williams, do.; Constance, s.s., Humphreys, do.; Stanley, s.s. Ed« wards, do. Plieades, Williams, RhoscoljTi, PORTMADOO. ARRIVED. — Mizpah, Grimmer, Abets eoch; Rebecca, s.s,, Roberts, LiveanpooL SAILED. — Dora, Evans, G always Electric, Jonee, Gloucester; Mary Cathe- rine, WiUiaims, Cork; Unity, Evans, Port Talbot Rebecca- s..s., Roberts. Liverpool.
THE TEN" COMMANOMENTS."
THE TEN" COMMANOMENTS." MR H. O. HUGHES CONSIDERS THEM DEFECTIVE. A SCATHING CRITICISM. The custom of Welsh Nonconformist churches, especially the Calvinistic Method- ists, of reciting the Ten Commandments at _the close of ilic Sundaty School the first Sun- <ll*y tn the month, was severely criticised by Mr H. O. Hughes, Plasllwyd terrace, Ban- gor, on Monday night, when he delivered a remarkable lecture to the members of the Tabernacle (C..JI.) Chapel on the above subject. The chair was occupied bv Mr John Wit- liamsi, Dean street, who presided over a "iarge attendance. The lecturer at the outset stated that the. reason why he took the "Ten Command- ments'' as his subject was because the ques- tion was asked by a church member in the Sunday School a short time ago, "Why did they recite the Ten Commandments?" and the reply came from another member, "lie- eause we have nothing better to do." He (the speaker) could give absolutely no reason whatever for the practice of reciting it in the Sunday School, with the exception that it was a habit. He failed t.o see why they called them the ten commandments, because there was no mention whatever of the words "T,en Commandments" within the two covers of the Welsh Bible; it was in the English Bible, but that was, a mistake in the trans- lation from the original. He contended that the Ten Commandments as written in the 20th chapter of Exodus were really not the "Ten Words" given by God to Mows on Mount Sinai, but that the words actually written on the two slater were contained in the 34th chapter of Exodus. The speaker then dealt with each of the "Ten Commandments" in order to show That they were defective in their moral and filial attainments. With regard to the first he said that it was necessary and essential in the davs of the Israelites, when there were territorial gods; but to-day the commandment wns entirely unsuitable for the enlightened a^e. Every time the<v recited the second com- mandment. in the Sunday Schools, they made out God to be unjust, whereas the Prophet and the New Testament proved him to be a, just and merciful God. These command- ments we're suit-able for the Jewa. whose knowledge of God was so confined. Like- wise he dealt with all the commandments, and in conclusion said that there wag no humanity or philanthropy in the "Ten Com- tp-andments"; no mention made of vices such aa slaverv, gambling, chink, &c. Of all the Jewish customs and traditions handed to posterity, he regarded the "Ten Commandments" as being unworthy of the •attention and time given them. There were plenty of other commandments which were more adaptable. The lectnrer taj severely criticised by severai of the members, some of whom were mv t? aecept Mr Huarlws's views. Mr FouJk{>Ej JonCfj (Garth) agreed with 2 Sv i'? ii d sakJ> aTuI f'^led to see o • a! thr°us;h the ordeal of s&jmg the Ten Commandments" each first Sunday of the month. Mr David William* (High street) remarked that the society had only heard one side of the question. They must rerncmber that there was .another, and questioned very much a great, denl of whlftt Mr Hughes had said. He pointed out that Professor for. trice, who belonged to the Church of Eng- land, was at one time considered an extreme rationalist, but- that he had written a book stating that without a doubt the Ten Com- ff and men Is were those given by God to Moses. Mr William* also pointed out that they were indebted to the Jews for the Sun- day, and remarked that if they looked upon any •prvtion, however cood it might be, they would find some defects: and were they poing to judge the Jews from a few of their dark pages? Captain Evans pointed out. that the Sab- bath had been established in the Babylonian ♦lay** long before the Jewe ever observed the Sn-ndav. Mr O. T. Owen BtroTvslv criticised Mr Hughes' remarks, and stated that the, Ten Commitments were as appropriate to-day as everv they were. Further remarks wer» m^de by Mrs IT. O. TTaghec, Messrs H. Willisimq r,.n,d Owen Thomas, end the meeting terminated.
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BANGOR CITY COUNCIL. PENRHYN HALL TAKEN OVER. DAMAGE TO THE "TORBAY. THE FIRE BRIGADE. The ordinary meeting of the Bangor City Council was held last (Wednesday) night, presided over bv the Mayor (Mr H. C. Vin cent). There were also present Aldermen J. Evan Roberts, W. P. Matthews, W. Savage, Councillors David Owen, Joseph Davies, Charles Pozzi, Edward Jones, R. J. Williams, J. Pentir Williams, Dsavid Rowlands, Owen Owen. R. Rowland Jones, O. R. Hughes, Myrddin Jones, W. Bayne, R. Jones Robert, John Williams, 0. E. Thom-as, with the Town Clerk (Mr ITuw Rowland), City Surveyor (Mr Gill), Bo- rough Accountant (Mr Smith Owen), In- spector IMr Worall), and other officials. FIRE BRIGADE. Mr Owen Owen presented the General Purposes Committee's report, which recojm- mended (upon Mr Gill's special report) the Council to acquire a 55 footesc-ape ladder, land tha.t tenders be invited. Mr Owen iadded tha.t the cost would be between £ 55 land £ 60, and possibly it would never be Wanted, but at the same time should a fire (take place the Council would be responsible for the loss if they had no proper appli. ances (hear, hear). Mr Pentir Williams remarked that the town certainly needed a. fire escape, and they must face the question. Mr R. Jones Roberts advised the Council to purchase a diff-erent and cleaner ladder. The cost of the one proposed by the com- tnittee would be from t70 to £ 80, whilst the (ladder he proposed Waf;, only £13, and it would be equally serviceable. He -pioved as an amendment that a. ladder be obtained on the same pattern as the existing one at the \-o<Rt of £ 13. Mr Charles Pozzi seconded. Mr David Rowlands called attention to the fact tha.t there were several buildings in the town which could not be reached by the existing ladder (hear hear). Alderman W. P. Matthews pointed out that the Surveyor had reported on the ex- ist.ing- ladder, and said that it was insuffi- cient for a town of the size and importance of Blangor. He strongly recommended that the present manual engine should be re- placed with a mchanical engine. They, however, had a very good supply of hose pipes and connections, but they had no fire escape which was in order. If extended to thirty feet the present ladder would not bar the weight of two men, and therefore he was obliged to discard it. He (the Speaker) thought that a. £13 ladder would be pure waste of money. Mr Myrddin Jones said that the ladder siiggesied by Mr Jones Roberts would be Ten,- short indeed, and would not be of the slightest use, say in Menai View terrace. Mr Owen Owen pointed out that if the ladder would save only one life it should be purchased. The recommendation was adopted. Mr John Williams thought that some of the firemen were too old, between 42 and 57. The Mayor: The committee might take the matter into consideration. It is a pro- per suggestion to consider. Mr Owen Owen remarked that Mr Gill told him that the Jmen were capable and ■well able to do their work. The Mayor: The suggestion that they are getting on rather too well (laughter). THE PENRHYN HALL. The; committee further recomended the Council to take over the Penrhyn Hall from the trustees, providing that all liabili- ties of the Penrhyn Hall Trustees (including bompensation to secretary) could be dis- charged by the provision of £100 by the Council. Mr Owen in supporting the recommenda- tion, said that, they understood that the lia- bility of the Penrhyn Hall at present was Mahout £ 70. The trustees had spent a good deal of money in cleaning the hall, colour- ing and painting it inside and out, and it '86 now in a first-claes condition, so that t meant that they would not have any expen- diture in that respect for some tijme to come. The committee was unanimous that- lit would be a wise thing to take the Pen- rhyn Hall, for the building would cost no less than £ 2,000—perhaps more (cries of "more"). The building was in the centre bf the fown. He was sure that instead of being a burden to the ratepayers of Bangor Ct ought to be some benefit." Mr Bayne seconded the adoption of the treport, and remarked that it was an im- portant. property, which had been held for the ratepayers of Bangor for a number of years, and the position he held wio that a property of that class, that the local autho- trity ought to have possession of, for the (benefit of the ratepayers at large (hear, hear). He thought that in ia-me they would 'be able to extend' it if it paid. Mr Myrddin Jones inquired whether the compensation to the secretary was included in the £ 100. The Mayor: Yes. Mr Jones Roberts remarked that the feel- ing of the town generally was; that it ought to belong to the ratepayers. After some further remarks, the recom- mendation of the committee was carried unanimouslv. THE PIER AND FERRY CORRE- SPONDENCE. In proposing the adoption of the Pier and Ferry Comnuttee's report, Mr David Owen (the .chairman) said tha.t since the laflt meeting he found thait some Bangor citizen had been indulging in a little correspon- dence at his expense, and he wished to make it public that as long as he was chairman xitf that importanit undertaking he would take no notice whatsoever of any anony- mous correspondence (hear, hear). If any one of the public interested in the ferry matters would sign his proper name aind address to his letters to the Pièr aijd Ferry 'Committee,. he could atrnire that one that 'any suggestions would be fully considered by" the committee (hear, hear)." But of let- iters anonymously written he would take no notice of (hear/hear). PIER ENTERTAINMENT. Mr Owen further added that the above question was having the most serious con- sideration of the committee, and they hoped to be in a position to make a recommenda- tion on the subject by the next Council meeting. THE DAMAGE TO THiE FERRY. With regard to the above, Mr David Owen said that an important meeting 01 the com- mittee were held to consider the damage to the "Torbay." As they were aware, the "Torbay" wias considerably damaged some little time ago, and he reported upon it, and sta-ted the nature of the damage to the Council. Since the List meeting Of the Council they had held five committees, and had had the assistance of Mr Pritchard, the consulting engineer, who had given them the best services he could. It was con- sidered whether they would put a new boilei; in the "Torbay." They had esti- mates, and also estimates for permanent re- pairs to the boiler, and they had all been gone into carefully. A new boiler would coet between £200 and £ 300, or it mighit be more. It depended entirely what would have to be done upon the removal of the boiler. For the sum of about sE60 the en gineer thought that he could repair the boiler sufficiently well for them to finish their trip to Beaumaria for this season, and the committee recommended the Council to adopt this. They had also "been considering the advisability of getting motor boats, and whether it would not be a saving in the long run but they were not prepared to make a recommendation with regard to that at present. They recommended that the "Torbay" should be got into condition that the Board of Trade inspector would pais* her, and make her safe for the ensning I season Having regard io all the circum, stances he felt quite confident that in the best interest of the town they could not do anything better than adopt Mr Pritehaid's suggestion that the boiler be repaired, and they recommended also that the repairs be carried out at Portdinorw.ic, under Mr Pritchard'?; supervision. The Mayor: What would the cost be ? Mr Owen About £ 60. Mr J. Evan Roberts seconded the pro posal, and remarked that in the meantime they could consider what would be done with regard to motor boats. Mr Bayne asked whether it would not be possible for them to do away with the trips arranged with the "Lady Magdalen" to Carnarvon, and run her to Beaumaris in- stead. Mr David Owen pointed out it would be disjvdvantageous for them to close their con- nection with Carnarvon 6y the "Lady Mag- dalen." Mr 0. Owen: Cannot this be done in Bangor? Mr Owen Oh, no. rMr O. Owen: Poor Bangor liai-igbber). THE CHILDREN'S ACT. Mr J. Pentir Williams, in presenting the Sanitary Committee's report, gave a synos- pis of the Children's Act, which comes into force in April, for the benefit of the general public. He pointed out that any per-ion who was a. guardian of a child under the age of 7 yeara had to give notice to that effect to the local authority; and that a person who was drunk and who overlay a child in bed could be prosecuted. There was also the Juvenile Smoking Clause, mak- ing it an offence for a. child under the age of 14 to smoke. The Mayor thought that. these were the duties of Guardians, and asked why should they interfere. Mr Joseph Davies: I am afraid the Guard- ians will do very lititile (laughter). Proceeding, Mr Williams said that the Act provided that the caretaker of a H-all Khould provide a. number of stewards wherever an. entertainment wais held and 6t.eps led to the building, to see thaft every care was taken. APPOINTMENT OF HOSPITAL NURSE. a The Sanli-ary Committee recommended that Nurse Kidall, of Blackpool, be ap- pointed matron of the Infectious Diseases Hospital at a salary of £35 per annum, with an allowance of E5 per annum towards uni- form. Mr Pentir Williams staited that net a single Welsh-speaking nurse applied for the post. It spoke much for our WeMi nurses that they did not think the pla-ce worth applying for. They stated in the ad- vertisement that a knowledge of Welsh was desirable. The recommendation was adopted. LIBRARY MATTERS. Alderman Matthews presented the report of the Library Committee's deliberation, and stated t.h8!t the committee having re- ceived Mr Miacmorran'e further opinion was now gratified to understand that he sus- tainedly agreed with the opinion already given by the Town Clerk, and there had been no breach of trust in connection with the late Captain Jones's donation. tMr Matthew further added tha.t there was an argument, but which Mr Macmorran said could be used, but it was- only a tech- nical point upon which lawyers could argue, and very often they were wrong and the laymen right (loud la-ughter). The. Mayor: Hear, bear (more laughter). (Mr Matthews: Shall I say that, again? Proceeding, Mr Matthews said that counsel recommended them to adopt the 1901 Act; (Mi1 Myrddin Jones thought that they should congratulate the Town Clerk. The Mayor, who in answering Mr Owen Owen, said that under the 1001 Act a Jd rate could be levied', said that as one who differed from the Town Clerk at first he now wished to congratulate him (hear, hear). He had found out that the Town Olerk was right and that lie was wrong (hear, hear). A MYSTERIOUS AUDITOR. The Mayor: I am informed that I must appoint an uditor, and I have, pleasure in appointing Councillor Edward Jones. Mr Joseph Davies: Might I aek what the duties are ? The Major: I tfhink you might if I had appointed you (loud laughter). iMr Joseph Davies: I was appointed last year, but I never heard a. word more about it (more laughter). Therefore I am rather interested to know what the duties are. Alderman Matthews: This is rather re- markable, being appointed auditor and for twelve months he does not know tlie work {more laughter). The Mayor: I think it if, all right. The muster then dropped. THE ANGLESEY SHOW. The Mavor read a letter from Professor Winter with regard to the above, and stat- ing that the Carnarvonshire and Anglesey Show was to be held in Bangor that year, but as a security against any loss the com- mittee would like to know whether the 'Council could give a guarantee against any loss. The Mayor said that he had seen a. deputation, about the matter, which con- sisted- of the Traders Association, and he informed tnem that the Council could not guarantee such a sum, and he (the Mayor) understood tha.t the committee of Traders Association were quite prepared to guaran- tee the necessary amount so as to*ensure that the show coming to Bangor' (cheers), and he understood also that a suitable plase would be found for holding the ghow. SALARIES OF OFFICIALS. The following notice of motion was down in the name of Mr R. Jones Roberts -.— "That all the salaries, remuneration, and in- come, from all soucres in connection with the Corporation and City Council, of each of the Corporation officials, be entered under the name of such official; and that the whole be always entered under the one and same heading of 'Salaries of Officials,' in all the yearly 'Abstract of the Treasurer's Accounts Books,' which is printed." The motion was carried uiianimoiitily.
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INFLUENZA EPIDEMIC. NUMEROUS CASES REPORTED FROM ALL OVER THE KINGDOM. Reports from all quarters indicate that the influenza scourge is once more in our midst. We all know the serious nature of this dis- ease, and it is therefore hardly necessary to warn our readers against treating it lightly as of no more consequence than a. severe cold. The advent of influenza is always sudden and is usually attended with high temperature. The only safe rule for those attacked is to go to bed at. once, and to send for the doctor. It is the part of wisdom to take all possible precaution to guard against influenza, and nothing is better for this purpose than a good general tonic, especially for those who are delicate. One of the best tonie-preventatives is Angier's Emulsion, which, a.s the advertisements proclaim, is both "healing and strengthen- ing." This remedy is easy to take, is most foothing to the lungs, and is a tonic to appetite and digestion. It is a great favour- ite with the medical profession, especially for the cough of influenza, and for building up after the attack. A few simple rules for averting influenza. are: Wear warm cloth- ing. eat nourishing food, avoid the close, stuffy atmosphere of crowded rooms.
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-4", WELSH FOLK SONG SOCIETY. PERFORMANCE AT THE COLLEGE. (BY A CORRESPONDENT]. On Saturday, the students of the Univer- sity College, Bangor, terminated their cele- orationft in honour of Saint David by ar- ranging excursions to the surrounding dis- triet. On Friday night the usual conversazione w as held at the College Hall, when Profes- sor J. E. Lloyd, M.A., presided over a large audience. The following sustained the programme :—Mr W. H. 01 ray (piano- forte solo), Miss Walnon (solo); Mr G. H. Walker (c»olo). In the course of the interval refreshments were partaken of, and after- wards the event of the evening took place— the performance of the Welsh play, "Aehvyd Angliarad." The piece, which was written and arranged by Llew Tegid and Dr Lloyd Williamsi, depicts an "old time merry even- ing in a. Weigh farm house." The persons taking part in the perform- ance were as follows :—iModryb Angharad, Miss Nellie Williams; Gaenor Puw, Miss Gwladys Perry Williams; Sioned Prys. (Miss A. E. Jones; Mari Pryddercli, Mies Gwen Price; Dafydd Owen, W. H. Jones; Pencerdd Prydain. J. Trawst Jones; Hywel (the bard), Ben Ellis Jones; Gwen, Miss Morfydd Davies; Llebo Llawchwith, W. E. Jones; Enid, Miss Hannah Ellis; Hirwen, Miss Annie Williams, assisted by Miss Awena Roberts, Miss Let-tie Thomas, Miss Phoebe Owen, Miss C. E. Davies, Miss J. A. ljjvans, Miss Nell Jones, Morris Owen, Vaughan Roberts, Gwynfryn Roberts, D: J. Williams, Goronwy Jones, T. J. Jones, Oswald Griffiths, and Edward A. Owen; whilst the accompanist was Alic Parry. THE PERFORMANCE. The play is introduced by three of the ladies, namely, Gaenor Puw, Sioned Prys, and Mari Pryddercli, meeting in the village street, whilst the latter two discuss a "party" which they bad attended the pre- vious evening. Gaenor condemns suoh parties as being too Anglicized, and invites the two friends to Llwyngwern, where a number of young people intend spending the evening in song, rhyme, a-nd storry, accord- ing to the old Welsh custom. Having con- sented to go they move off, and the curtain drops. That is the prologue. When the curtain is raised for the first scene the stage resembled a typical old Welsh farm house. In the corner was the big eight day clock accompanied by an old-fashioned dresser ornamented by a number of rare dishes and plates; as well as the old brass candlesticks. In the other corner was one of the rare Welsh spinning wheels. The company, headed by Modryb Angharad, enter, singing an opening chorus (the Welsh air. "Pant Corlan yr Wyn"). After a short discussion, a competition in singing "Y Gwenith Gwyn" is arranged, and "Pen- cerdd Prydain" is selected adjudicator. The competition, is, however, interrupted first by Dafydd Owen's practical joke—the Jack 0' Lantern, and afterwards by the entrance of Gaenor Puw and her two friends. After the competition, Pencerdd announced his adjudication, the company join in singing the "iG;enith Gwyn," in chorus. Then fol- lowed a musical game, the singing of "Proverbs," the subsequent conversation leading to a discussion of pedigrees and a recital in duett and chorus of the valorous deeds of "Sir Hywel y Fwyall" in France, and of the feast, instituted at Criccieth on his battle-axe. The chorus, "Call to the Feast" was sung, and the scene closed with a song and chorus describing Cynirig Hir's rescue of the captive King, "Gruffydd ap Cynan" from Chester Castle. The scene terminated amidst applause. The .second scene opens with Howel's bard trying to teach the company the rules of Cynghanedd or alliterative poetry, in the course of which he deals in a most compre- hensive manner with the technical terms of the art. The lesson ends in a chorus. The singing of penillion greatly puzzles Stoned and her friend until it is explained to them. The company then engaged in knitting, preparing rush-lights, basket weaving, and other occupations, accompany- ing them with song and chorus. Subse- quently Sioned inquires what 'chine" is for, whereupon the company call upon Gwen to give a demonstration. She re- sponds, and sing "the spinning song," whilst turning the spinning" wheel. The BOng. was most effectively ren- dered, and evoked much applause. A conversation follows about signs and portents; and Modryb Angharad denounces supertition, when immediately following her remarks, a cook is heard crowing outside, and to the great amusement of the audience she adds: "Far be that cockerel! someone is sure to die before the morning." A very dramatic song is rendered by Morris Owen about "The Ghost of Castell Gwae," and after having raised the company to high pitch of excitement, announces that it was simply an owl that he heard hooting. After singing of "The welcome of the hostess" by the company, Angharad in a song entreats them to retain all that is good and noble in the customs and tradi- tions of their country, when the echo is he a rd, in the distance. The com- pany respond in a chorus an- nouncing those who are unfaithful to their language and country as unworthy to live in the "land of the hills." The perform- ance then terminated to the strains of the "Good Night" chorus. The performance concluded amidst loud cheering. Much credit is due to the performers for the natural way in which they carried out their respective parts. Llebo Llawchwith was a most amusing character, being always l-eady with his wit and his smart retorts. Mod- ryb Angharad performed her part in a pleasing manner, and the solos and choruses were admirably rendered. The men were dressed in the old Welsh costumes of the last century, having the top hat, knee breeches, swallow tail coats, coloured w aist- coats, the big collars. Bilk kerchief, and brown stockings. The women had the old tall Welsh silk hate and cloaks, rendering a complete finish to the picture of Welsh costume a century ago. At the close of the performance the stu- dents gave three hearty cheers to Llew Tegid and Dr J. Lloyd Williams, for hav- ing written and arranged the piece. I The moat eniovable evening closed with the Binging of "Hen Wlad fy Nhadau."
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NORTH PEN'RA LL T. (To the Editor of the "North Wales Observer 'and Express.") ,sir,-We have heard that "prevention is better than cure." and it was that saying that prompted us ito try amdi pen a few lines to call public attention, through the medium of your columns, to a danger which children coming down North Pen'rallt from school are subject to. A short timo ago a little boy met with a serious accident at the bottom of this ,stree.t, being knocked down by a motor car which was coming from the direction of Bridge street. After this accident, we made it a. point of noticing whether any steps would be taken to pre- vent a repetition of such accidents, but, alas our hopes and expectations have not been realised. To prove the danger, we will just mention another inc-ident which happened last week. A young child came running down this dangerous hill and dashed headlong under the feet of a hor&& and trap, and a fatal accident was only averted by the smartness of the driver, Well, sir, the remedy for this stats of affairs is a simple one, for aU that is needed is a policeman to be on duty, say at 12 and 4 o'clock, to stop the heedless but innocent rushes of the children who dash down the hill unconscious of the danger they may encounter. This matter requires attention, and if no notice will be taken of a timely warning, then, if something fatal does happen, the blame must be laid at the door of personb who have tthe remedy in their hands.— Yourn, &c., SCOUT.
TUBERCULAR COWS.
TUBERCULAR COWS. A QUESTION" IN PARLIAMENT. In the House of Conmons, on Tuesday, Mr Ellis Davies asked- the President of the Local Government Board whether, in view of the report of the Royal Commission on Tuberculosis in Aninnals, that the dusaase may exist in the living animal without de- tection save by the tifbereotfin test, the Board proposed to ins;at upon such test in the case of all milch cows, and, if so, Whether the proposed to ooin- pens-ate the owners of anim-aifi which were proved to be tubercular only by the a.ppli- cation of the test-, and were, subsequently destroyed in HLp. interest cf public health. Mr Burns: I have in preparation a bill dealing with the better supply of milk and the reguJartion of dairies, but I cannot undertake to say in anticipation of the in- trodtuctdon of that measure what proposal the •Government may decide to make with re- gard to matters referred to in tlloe question.
Without Prejudice.
This seems to me very much like an account, of the beginning of agriculture and other peaceful arts, for which we are pre- sumably indebted to, those far off saints. Out of the tangle of tradition, we may form an idea of what they were doing. Thoy taught out early fighting ancestors to 'culti- vate the earth, to build, a.nd to read and write. Their attainments appeared mar- vellous, and easily tent themselves to exa- ggeration in the min-ds of the people. Be that as iit may, we have since travelled1 far. and we now celebrate their memory, uiiilted in the namo of Saint David, in widely different ways. From some celebrations, for instance,* or? might suppose that Saint David1 was either a publican or a Tariff Reformer of doubtful tastes. If we cannot allow him to dwell in the atmosphere which the ages have created1 for him, it would be well to leave him alone. We can surely 'Ir eat. drink and squabble, if we want to do so, without dragging in his memory at all. Others, who adorn the aatroo c-ailling as Saint D'avid himself, celebrate his day in speeches better suited to the t*nper And -propensities of Maelgwn of the annexed oxen. All this may go to the making up of cither traditions in time to come, and Saint David may swallow up the Maelgwns and the Tariff Reformers. He may figure as the hero who saved the Empire from Mr LloYd Geofge and Mr W insrton Churchill, and who first went under fire as a. Tcrri- •toflial Amnay <ibaplai,n. Yet I think this wouJd be a loss. Let all the great men have their due, and let Dewi remain the 'traditional apostle of peace and progress, the supporter of right as against might.