Welsh Gazette and West Wales Advertiser

Advantages of Cycling. The great advantage of cycling as a method of locomotion is found in several ways :-1. The weight is rolled along. 2. The weight of all the body above the legs is supported by the saddle, so tfcat the legs themselves have not, as in walking, to support and propel at the same time, but nearly all the muscular power can be utilised for propul- sion only. 3. The duty of keeping the body up- right does not fall entirely on the spine and the muscles of the back, because a certain amount of support, more or less, according to the position assumed, is given to the shoulders through the arms by the hands resting on the handles. 4. Prac- tically speaking, there is no expenditure in main- taining the balance; during propulsion, balance is entirely automatic.

010. Swine Fever. Yvrhat is to be done in regard to swine fever ? It is evident that the hopes that were founded upon the change of management when the Board of Agriculture took up the matter and endeavoured by uniform treatment to do away with the feeble- ness which in so many districts characterised the method of the local authorities have not been realised, and if it car.not be said that the last state of the matter is worse than the first it can at least be contended that it is little if at all better. The restrictions in vogue are irri- tating and troublesome, and spite of them we appear to be no nearer the goal. The position of the Board of Agriculture is not an enviable one, and those who know most about the matter will best be able to appreciate the difficul- ties of the task set before it. It is a thing of course that grumbling should attend its work, whatever it does in such a matter as swine fever, and when the work is unsuccessful the irritation caused by personal losses and continual restrictions naturally finds forcible expression. It is to be regretted that the Board shows itself unduly sen- sitive to adverse criticism, but it must make up its mind that something better is expected from it. Either it must throw the work altogether, or by energetic action do something effective to stamp out the disease. Half measures have had their day. Either let the thing alone or deal with it vigorously. The middle course has the disadvan- tages of pleasing nobody and of harrasing all con- nected with the pig-breeding industry, while at the same time doing no good.—" Farm and Home."

♦ Agricultural Banks. An interesting experiment is being carried on at Newry, where a large and enthusiastic meeting of farmers has decided to open an agricultural bank. Mr. M. J. Magee, who appears to be the moving spirit in the matter, confessed that his object went further than to provide money at reasonable rates for farming purposes, for he hoped the organisation they were founding would be enabled to spread practical instruction in all matters connected with industrial operations to create a trade in farm produce, and open up markets for its disposal. The lending of money at a low rate of interest appears, however, to be the main purpose of the new institution, and a capital of P,2000 was announced at the meeting as already promised. There seems no reason why these institutions, which have done so much good in some foreign countries, should not thrive when trans- planted into the United Kingdom, and the progress of the Newry bank will be watched with sym- pathetic interest by English farmers.

A very attractive programme for the Annual Assembly, to be held this month in Llanelly, has been provided by the Executive of the Congrega- tional Union of Wales. The chairman-elect- the Rev. William Thomas, is in his sixty-eighth year. He was ordained to the i ministry in 1855, and for forty-four years has ministered to the same church. He is a prominent leader of the Liberal party in South Wales, and a few years ago took a leading part in the anti-tithe movement. His Disestab- lishment Campaign" has had a large circulation. The Rev. Hugh Price Hughes in the Methodist Times" says:—We have never hitherto made any suggestion with resp^t to the elections at the Conferees, but k wr are justified on this one occasion in pointing out that the Rev. Edward Humphreys will be nominated for the Le, al Hundred at the unanimous request both of the Iforth Wales Synod and of the National Assembly of Wales. Thera are only two representatives of our Welsh churches in the Hundred, and one of these will retire this year by superannuation. The f that Mr. Humphreys is the first Welsh Presi- t of the Assembly enjoying the unanimous con- fiu "ne of his felJow-countrvmen induces us to mention this. We do nut mention his name in cgt ifcion to other brethren who have great claims, aW whose election we shall rejoice over, but as the Wer b Churches have srv.roely any opportunity of their claims before the British Conference, we do hope that thin year the name of Mr. 14 r|»hreys will not be overlooked.

ABERYSTWYTH AT THE Welsh-Paris Exhibition. In connection with the opening of the Welsh-Paris Education Exhibition, set out in the Technical School, Cardiff, there were some interesting proceedings at the Girls' Intermediate School on Saturday afternoon. It will be recalled that the promoters of the Paris Exposition of 1900 allocated a certain space for a display which should typify the characteristics of the educational systems throughout the world. Wales, as befitted the parent of intermediate schools—the link between the elementary school and the University was invited by the Royal Commission in England for the Paris Ex- hibition to show what it could do in that direction and the highly interesting collec- tion in Dumfries-place is the immediate result. In due course the Royal Commis- sioners will come and select from it those articles which they deem sufficiently distinc- tive for a place in the international education section of the Paris Exposition. The proceedings in the handsome hall of the Girls' Intermediate School were presided over by Dr. Isambard Owen, Senior Deputy-Chancellor of the University of Wales, who was accompanied on to the platform by Sir George Kekewich, K.C.B., secretary of the Education Department. Mr. A. Taylor, inspector under the Science and Art Department, and hon. secretary of the Welsh-Paris Educational Exhibition, having given an interesting explanatory statement. The Chairman spoke of the remarkable progress in educational matters which had been made in the Principality during the past 20 or 25 years. He trusted that the exhibition, which they would send to Paris would demonstrate in instructive and prac- tical fashion to their Continential neighbours their educational methods. Nor must it be forgotten that the exhibition would be a lesson of great value to them in showing them what their weak points were. By the time the Paris Exposition was opened there would be ready for circulation a book, by a number of qualified authors, telling the story of the Welsh educational system -a remark- able story of self-help and of universal public interest in education (applause). Sir George Kekewich, who met with a cordial reception, said that he had always recognised that his official position was a dual office, because the conditions of educa- tion in Wales were so very different from those in England owing to the Welsh national spirit and to the specific legislation which had been passed for Wales. To the interest taken in education in the Princi- pality they were largely indebted for the improvements which had been effected in the United Kingdom (applause). Wales inaugura- ted intermediate education, and this she had followed up by being the first in the field among the sections of the United Kingdom with her exhibition for Paris (applause). This competition at Ptcris in educational methods and appliances were going to be a real competition between the various countries. Where we were inferior to foreign methods we were getting better every day, while in many respects we were superior to our neighbours abroad. The several sectional exhibits would be distinct from each other, so that the visitor to Paris would be able not only to compare the exhibits of British educational methods with those of foreign countries, but those of Wales with Scotland and of both with England, and he believed that Wales would come out of the competition with flying colours (applause). Sir George took ad- vantage of the occasion to pay a warm tribute to the memory of the late Mr. T. E. Ellis, in whom, he said, the cause of educa- tion in Wales had lost a staunch and an eminently practical friend, and he a personal friend of great beauty of character. Mr. Ellis was one of the frankest, most open, and most natural of men. Deceit was a vice utterly foreign to his nature, and he was the last man who would ever dream of taking an unfair advantage of any human being. He had een certain despicable references to his friend since his death, and he felt he must bear public testimony to his noble qualities (much applause).

■+. ABERYSTWYTH COLLEGE AT THE EXHIBITION. The Aberystwyth College Authorities are to be congratulated upon the excellence of their exhibits at the above Exhibition-they have succeeded to admiration in the choice and range of their exhibits, which represent the various departments and activities of the College at the present time, as well as the growth of the Institution. The Aberyst- wyth section, which is considered to be far and away the best of its kind at the Exhibition, reflects great credit upon Mr. Green, the registrar, who spared no effort in collecting and arranging the exhibits. The following is a. list of the Aberystwyth College exhibits now on view at Cardiff:— The first Minute Book of the College; Painting of Principal T. C. Edwards, D.D.; Bust of late Sir Hugh Owen; Model of Statue of late Mr. Henry Richard, M.P. Bust of late Mr. John Griffiths (Gohebydd) Prize Drawing of late Mr. T. E. Ellis, M.P.; Chart, shewing increase in number of Students; Chart, shewing the sphere of operations of the Agricultural Department; Plan of the Experimental Garden; Plans of New Central Block (14 sheets mounted); Plans of Alexandra Hall; Pen and Ink Sketch of Armorial Bearings of H.R.H. Princess of Wales; Complete set of College Reports, 1863 to 1898 Copies of Calendars, 1872-73 and 1898-9 Specimen of Term and Class Registers Copy of College Magazine, Vols. 1 and 2, and copy of last issue Report of Scientific Society; Notes of Lessons- On the Development of Architecture, and six Diagrams, and Model of Greek Temple, (2) On Thermometry, (3) On the Fertilization of an Orchid; Two Laboratory Note Books of Miss Mary O'Brien, D.Sc.; Views, shewing the Museum, &c., at College; Views of Dining Room, &c., at Alexandra Hall; Views of the Experimental Garden; View of King-street Front of College; View of Central Hall of College View of Library at the College; Photo of Old Students Association, 1898; Photo of Oxford Old Aberystwythians Society, June, 1898 Photo of Cambridge U.C.W. Society, 1895; Photo of the Agricultural Short Course Class, 1899; Photo of Cricket Club, 1899; Photo of Football Club, 1897-8 Photo of Snap- shots at Athletic Sports; Photo of the Women's Hockey Club; Album containing various College Groups, &c.; Specimens of Certificates issued by the College; Copies for distribution of the following-College Prospectus 1899-1900, Prospectus Agricul- tural Department, Prospectus Secondary Training Department, Prospectus Alexandra Hall of Residence Report of College, 1897 and 98; Pamphlet published January, 1896 Pamphlet issued June, 1898; Syllabus Short Course in Music; Report on Agri- cultural Experiments; Leaflet explaining Chart and Photographs of Experimental Garden Report of Meeting for Promoting a Department of Law Inaugural Lecture, 1898, by Dr. Butler; Sundry early pamphlets issued under auspices of College. a THE EXPERIMENTAL GARDEN. Mi"- H. H. Davies, photographer, Pier- street, Aberystwyth, has just taken some capital photographs of the different sections of the Midway Garden connected with the University College for the purpose of being shown at the Welsh-Paris Exhibition at Cardiff. The Midway Experimental Garden is situated near the main road leading from Aberystwyth to Llanbadarn, and has been formed for the purpose of pro- viding a practical course to accompany the lectures on the principles of agriculture. Professor Middleton has just written an interesting pamphlet descriptive of the photographs referred to. In photo. No. 1 the camera has been placed at the end of Bed III. The potato crop in the foreground and also the corn behind are remarkably good and little the worse so far, for the omission of phosphates. The mangels are hidden, but it will be noticed that buckwheat, the next crop in sight, is distinctly weaker on Beds II. and III. than on IV. The parsnips and mustard which have been hidden by the buckwheat are shown in photo 5. Lettuces and beans show the effects of the manures clearly; the omission of both potash and nitrogen has been severely felt by them. Crossing the footpath to Series A the clover crop is seen to be very poor on I. and IV., but better on III., better still on II., and best on V. Photos 2 and 3 show the appearance of the plots of clover when looked at from either end, but do not bring out the contrast between the rich, vigorous green of II. and V. and the yellow, stunted plants on I. and IV. In the foreground of photo 4 the difference between the clover on Beds IV. and V. is also clearly shown. In this photo, an attempt has been made to bring out a very interesting feature of the experiment. The tall coin crop to the right of the graduated staff is rye a week before the photograph was taken a still taller and very heavy rye crop occupied Bed V., whilst a thin, pale green, unhealthy crop was growing on Bed IV. heavy rain fell and the thin, short crop on IV. lodged badly, the heavy crop on V. lodged partially, and the lighter, but still excellent, crop on III. remained erect. A few stalks of rye have been propped up in the middle of Bed IV. to show the height of the crop before it lodged. Barley, and to a less extent wheat, have also suffered seriously from the omission of potash, but curiously enough the oat crop has not been affected, and in the early season the strong, healthy growth of the oats on Bed IV. presented a marked contrast to the sickly appearance of the other corn crops. Another interesting contrast between two plants of the same family is brought out in photo 5. This view shows average bean, clover, parsnip and mustard plants which were removed from the ground and placed in numbered boxes immediately before being photographed. It will be noticed that beans and clover (which belong to the same family), agree generally as regards the effects of the manures, with the exception of those plants which have come from Bed II. Here there is a surprising difference. The clover from Bed II. is almost as good as it is from the full manured bed, whilst the beans from II. are as backward as those taken from the unmanured land. Plants belonging to the bean family are able to obtain nitrogen from the air by means of minute organisms that live in their roots; if the organisms are present the bean and its relatives are largely independent of nitrogenous manures, if absent they, like other common plants, require to be supplied with compounds of nitrogen from the soil. It is interesting to note that organisms were abundant on the clover plants, but almost absent from the bean plants growing on Bed II. Another interesting contrast is shown by the parsnip and the mustard, two plants that belong to different families. The members of the mustard family are, as is well known, peculiarly dependent on phosphatic manures, and the omission of phosphates has told severely upon this crop. The parsnip is a plant whose food requirements have not been much studied, apparently it is a greedy feeder, a complete manure has given much the best results, and the omission of potash has at once brought down the crop to the unmanured level. The plants in Boxes IV. and V. present a remarkable difference.

.0 THE BOARD SCHOOL. In Section E. The Aberystwyth School Board appears as an exhibitor. Its con- tribution consists of 7 bundles of papers worked by the Scholarship Class at the Boys' Department at an ordinary Test Examination, in preparation for the Scholarship Examina- tion for Elementary Schools, for entrance to the County School. The papers are the ordinary work of the whole class, and are labelled according to merit, as "Worst," Average," or 11 Best." They are intended to represent the Educational position of children in their transitional stage, when on the point of leaving the Elementary School for the Intermediate School. The exhibits were collected and arranged by Mr. D. J. Saer, the Headmaster, and his colleague, and the productions of the pupils reflect much credit upon the school staff. The programme of conferences at the Educational Exhibition include addresses on Manual Training," The Teaching of Music," Physical Training and the Organ- isation of School Games," The Teaching of Elementary Science," The Teaching of Geography," Impressions of American Schools," How to make Evening Continua- tion Schools Attractive," Modern Secondary Schools in Germany and their Bearing on Commercial Life."

Carmarthen County Governing Body. A special meeting was held at Carmarthen 'on Wednesday, Principal Evans (chairman) presiding. On the motion of Professor Jones, seconded by Mr. J. R. James, Llandovery, it was resolved that all the appointments of head teachers be subject to the condition that such head teachers shall during their year of office retain the services of any assistant teachers who, being on the ordinary school staff, shall be recommended by the local. managers for retention at the time of the head teacher's appointment, provided always that this condition may be annulled at any time with the consent of the school managers. It was also decided that the head masters and headmistresses of each school should keep a record of the trades and callings adopted by edich pupil after leaving school, as well as honours vfrhfch they have gained.

Carmarthen Boroughs. Mr. Alfred Davies, of Hampstead, the adopted candidate of the Llanelly and Carmarthen Boroughs met an enthusiastic company of the party at the Liberal Club, Llanelly, on Thursday night, when the modus operandi of organisation was discussed. Workmen predominated in the meeting. A resolution was passed protesting against the Clergy Relief Bill of the Government, and it was left to the discretion of the delegates appointed to attend the convention of the Welsh Party at Swansea as to the proposal to allow the Cymru Fydd and Cym- mrodorion Societies to affiliate with the national body.

At the Fiee Methodist Assembly at Sheffield, sitting with closed doors, it was decided to raise, the minimum salary of ministers from B100 to £110, with furnished house, rent, and taxes paid, and allowance from children's fund.

Board of Guardians At the fortnightly meeting of the above board held on Monday there were present:—Mr. W. H. Miller (vice-chairman) presiding; Rev. T. A. Penry, Messrs. E. Fossett Roberts, T. E. Salmon, J. J. James, Richard Edwards, Edward Jones, Thos. Jenkins (Cyfoethybrenin), James Jones (Llanbadarn Lower), Thomas Powell (Llanfihangel Upper), David Edwards (Llanilar), Evan Lewis (Llan- Haminiog), John Jones (Llanmefenydd), J. E. James (Melindwr), Thomas James and Richard Davies (Trefeirig); with the clerk (Mr. Hugh Hughes). STATISTICS. Out-relief administered during the past fort- night :-Aberystwyth district, per Mr. J. Vaughan, £47 15s. to 158 paupers, an increase of £2 6s. 0d. in relief, and a decrease of two paupers per Mr. J. Morgan, £43 lls. Id. to 133 paupers, a decrease of Zl 14s. 2d. and four paupers; per Mr. J. J. Hughes, zE54 6s. to 191 paupers, an increase of Z-2. 17s. and a decrease of one pauper. The Master asked for a fortnight's holiday, which was granted. A letter was read from the North Brierley Union (Yorkshire), stating that they had been agitating for the appointment of chairmen of Boards of Guardians as ex-officio Justices of the Peace, and asking the Board to urge the local member of Parliament to support the Bill now before the House of Commons with that object.—Nothing was done. A letter from the Blackburn Union asking the Board to pass a resolution similar to one proved by them protesting to the Local Government Board against the amount fixed by that Body as the mini- mum fee paid to the public vaccinators and the vaccination officers, and asking for a reduction. THE DESPISED WORKHOUSE. During the hearing of the relief cases, attention was called to the refusal of paupers to enter the Workhouse. In this particular case an Aberyst- wyth woman was in receipt of 15s. a week for nursing purposes. The Relieving Officer stated that she was disabled, and was not in a fit con- dition to be removed to the House. Mr. James Jones said that he had been on the Board for 20 years. Paupers had always been willing to enter the House until the last year or two. Lately they would not come in all. Here we are with this big establishment spending money" added Mr. Jones and they won't come here. They would be much better here. The Chairman: We can stop it. It rests with us, but in this case the Relieving Officer says he can't remove her, she is disabled. Mr. Salmon This woman says she would rather die before she came to the House. She might die during her removal. It is very hard to debate such a case here at all. Mr. James Jones: I protest on behalf of the public, and- Mr. Salmon I am on my feet now. We should be only doing our duty by giving this aged person, who is sick and disabled, Is. 6d. a day for attend- ance. The son is paying a certain amount towards the relief. I think we should continue the money. Mr. Richard Edwards said that in justice to the ratepayers they ought to consider this matter care- fully ? It was wrong in principle. Why should they give such an amount to one person, and keep others down very low—far below what they ought to give them. The Chairman: This is for nursing. Mr. Edwards: Yes, I know, but I don't see why we should support them in the way we are doing as, the family is such a wealthy one. It's no use deny- ing it; everybody knows it. Here we are, going so freely with the ratepayers' money as to be paying 15s. a week in this case. I think we ought to put our foot down somewhere. If we are doing justice in this case, why can't we do justice to others and give to them freely. Mr. Salmon denied that the family was wealthy. The. son was only a labourer earning about 18s. "a week, and was married. No one knew the family better than he, and it was misleading to say that it was wealthy, The son-in-law might be wealthy, but the Board had no power over him. Mr. James Jones: I don't say anything about this case more than other cases. There was a case from Trefechan lately. The applicant said, I .shan't come to the house." They are the masters and we are the servants, to supply them with money (laughter). I say as principle it is wrong. The Chairman: Jt rests with you to make a proposition. j Mr. Jones: We^Kj^e passed resolutions several times that they should come to the house. The Relieving Officer: We have no power to compel them to come to the house. The only way we can do is to stop relief. Rev. T. A. Penry The question is-is she now in a fit state to come to the house. If she is not that ends the discussion, and there is no option to use but to continue the relief, At the same time this is a warning that we should be very careful in giving such a sum to one particular person. Mr. Edwards suggested that the doctor should be asked his opinion. The Chairman: The Medical Officer's report states that she is wholly disabled." Dr. Bonsell was called into the room and stated that the woman was not in a fit condition to be removed to the house. The Chairman Then we have no alternative but to continue the relief.

TOWYN. INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL.—The Entrance Schol- arship Examination was held on Saturday last. 50 pupils from the Elementary Schools of the district attended to compete for 15 scholarships offered. The Head Master of Barmouth County School, Mr. Edmund D. Jones, M.A., was the Examiner. The result will be awaited with in- terest. The school term ends on the 27th inst. This school is flourishing, and it is said to be one of the best equipped in the whole of Wales. A WARNING.—Last week Police proceedings against two cyclists for making use of the footpath by the promenade, against the Regulation Order, and also against another for not sounding his bell to warn the passers by of his approach, and in both which cases fines were inflicted, infers to another breaking of the rule of the road by, if not furious, fast driving through narrow streets in Towyn. There are two such streets in particular which have no pavements and have sharp turnings. Little children run out of their houses headlong to the street, almost to the verge of the wheels. This in certainly dangerous, and accidents may be averted by a little consideration on the part of the Jehus. By-the-way, what a great improvement it would be if that narrow part of the National Street were widened. Two vehicles cannot pass here simulta- neously. The timber yard between the houses projects into the street for about a couple of yards, and might easily be dispensed with. It is a matter of purchase or compensation between the owners and the local authority. The negotiations have been in abeyance for years, but then Towyn does not advance by leaps and bounds. TRIP.—A portion of the scholars attending St. Cadvan's Sunday School organized a trip by rail," and the place selected was Barmouth, whither they proceeded last Wednesday (July 12). Un- fortunately, a little disagreement arose between the clergy and scholars. The latter were offered tea with games or social evening to follow if they would forego the trip, but the majority refused the cousel of the old," and like Mrs Gilpin were on pleasure bent." As is generally the rule the necessary funds were obtained by collection in the Sunday School, and by the help of the charitably- disposed. Fine weather towards evening favoured the trippers. SEASON NOTES.—The late rain has been bene- ficial to the mushroom. They have sprung up well already and the whole country is scoured for them. Some fine specimens have been sold at good prices. The produce of the kitchen gardens show signs of good cultivation. Strawberries, however, have suffered, so also have the pear trees, but apples are promising and a good crop is antici pated. As DEAD AS QUEEN* ANNE.—In a garden be- longing to the Whitehall Hotel and situated on the Bryncrug-road is placed (in an upright position) a long bust statue of Queen Anne (the last of the Stuarts. THE VOLUNTEERS.—The "F" Company, 5th V.B.S.W. Borderers left Towyn by the 9.38 train on Saturday for Porthcawl, and were heartily cheered on their way from the Armoury to the Railway Station. Porthcawl is a pretty seaside resort about midway between Neath and Cardiff, and is the "Brighton" of the latter town. VISITORS.—Visitors come and go. Still there are rooms and apartments available, but this will not be the case in another fortnight, as, including the Brigade camp on Penllvn Marsh (6,500 strong), houses are let at good prices, and August will be a busy and full" month throughout. FISHING.—Fishing is abundant in rivers and brooks. Trout evidently have lived and also thrive since the rains. Sea trout is especially plentiful in the Dysynni, but, of course, it depends upon the angler for the catch." Bass is also in affluence. One gentleman staying at Towyn had splendid sport last week. He caught seven at a stretch- one weighing 121bs. These fish come in shoals to the mouth of the river, and freely take the fly at certain states of the tide.

DOLGELLEY. THE CYCLING CLUB.—The cycling club seems to be alive once more, and after a long rest a run was arranged to Tynygroes on Tuesday evening, in which a good number joined. SUCCESS.—We are very pleased to see that Mr. Peter Williams of this town has been successful in his examination for the degree B.A. at the Welsh University. Prior to entering the University College Aberystwyth. Mr. Williams taught at the Board School. A CORRECTION. In our report of the Urban District Council last week the word sewer ap- peared by a misprint instead of the word "sense." It is hardly necessary to add that the expression made use of by Mr. Thomas Parry was, therefore, that Mr. Edwards thought all the sense was in his head. CRICKET.—Dolgelley defeated Llanbedr C.C. last Wednesday. Dolgelley scored in their first innings 62, and in the second 52 for one wicket, while Llanbedr only scored 27 runs. The County School C.C. were defeated by a narrow margin of 11 runs by the Bala County School at Bala on the same date. THE FREE LIBRARY.-Not long ago we an- nounced that a committee had been appointed to take into consideration the disgraceful state of the Free Library and Reading Room. The Committee commenced vigorously to do the work cut out for it, but after being unsuccessful to procure one or two plots for building purposes, the Committee showed signs of disheartening, and no sign of the Committee itself has been seen lately. ENTERTAINMENT.—The boys and girls attending the Board Schools of the town gave a very pleasant entertainment, the proceeds of which went towards procuring musical instruments for the schools, in the Town Hall on Thursday evening. Mr. R. Jones- Griffith took the chair, and was well' supported by gentlemen of the district. The following programme- was gone through God save the Queen The Lord's Prayer," Cast thy burden," and Jesus Lover of my Soul," School Children; recitation, An Oversight/' Blodwen Davies; "Green is the Grave," and Loudly Proclaim," School Children (encored); address, the Chairman; "There was a mouse," Five Girls (encored) My ship and I," Eight Girls (encored); scene, Brutus and Cassius," The Boys songs, White Sails," School Children; recitation, A New Parasol," Mari Edwards; penillion singing, Mae gan bawb ei brofedigaeth," R.. Glyn Williams; crying song, L. C. Meredith debate, The Good Old Times— "Were they Better than the Present 1" The Boys; song," Excursion Train," School Children dialogue, The A. B. C. Five Girls; song,. What game's best for playing," School Children (encored); recitation, "Guilty or Not Guilty," Five Girls; Welsh air, Nos Calan song, The Daisy Farm," Girls; recitation, Papa's Letter," Lilian Griffin; laughing song, David J. Williams (encored); Which way does the wind blow and "Who is a brave man' School Children "Hen Wlad fv Nhadau." Mr. O. O. Roberts conducted the singing with his usual welT-know efficiency and skill. Master G. Cynfrig Jones, of the Board School Choir, proposed, and Master O. Roberts seconded the vote of thanks to the Chairman. The success of the entertainment was due in a great measure to the efforts of Mr. Lewis Jones, the hon. sec., and of his two assistants, Messrs. W. Roberts and W. M. Jones.. BOARD OF GUARDIANS. At the monthly meeting of the above Board there were present:—Dr. Williams (chairman), Rev. E. Hughes, Messrs. W. Lloyd, J.. P. Jones, E. P. Jones, Ellis Williams, Owen Jones, M. G. Williams, M. J. Morris, J. Evans (Barmouth)s J. Evans (Dolgelley), W. Williams, J. Roberts,. H. Pugb, R. Jones, R. Hughes, R. Jones, with the Clerk (Mr. W. R. Richardson). MASTER'S ITKPORT. The Master's report was as follows:—"The Dol- gelley Ladies Temperance Society (President, Mrs. Williams,. Maesyffynon) gave the inmates their annual tea party. After tea a meeting was held, presided over by the Rev. Peter Jones. Prizes given by the Committee were competed for by the ininatesv Miss Cobbe, Hengwrt, gave the inmates in sick wards fresh raspberries and cakes. The following had sent the inmates books and periodicals: Col. Wickham, V'ronwnion, Miss Roberts, Penbryn, Mr. Richard Edwards, Springfield-street. STATISTICS. The statistics for the past month were as follows: Barmouth district (Mr. T. Parry), Z142 3s. 10d.; 252. paupers and Talyllyn district (Mr. W. Davies) Z122 7s. 2d., 198 paupers. Number in the house, 48; last year, corresponding period, 44 vagrants relieved during the past month, 48; last year, cor- responding period, 79. Balance in hand in the I P bank, ZI,763 2s. lid. Parishes in arrear, E115 14s. Cheques signed, £ 1,500 7s. lOd. VACCINATION. The Clerk reported that he had received the formal sanction of the Local Government Board to the appointment of Dr, Lloyd as Vaccination Officer for the Barmouth district. The Board had forwarded the usual form of enquiries, which he had filled up, but he had received no further con- sideration. Replying to Mr. John Evans, the Clerk said that vaccination was being attended to in that district. The Chairman: Is there any complaint from anywhere else? The Clerk: No. LLANENDDWYN BOOKS. The Clerk stated that the Guarantee Society had intimated their intention of sending a man down on Monday with reference to the Llanenddwyn rate collecting books.—Mr. William Lloyd remarked that the late collector told him that the books were now obtainable if some one went for them.—Mr. W. G. Evans mentioned that the overseers had been once in Celynin, and once, in Barmouth, and had not yet received the books. WATER SUPPLY. A letter was received from Mr. T. Hugh Roberts, ironmonger, Dolgelley, complaining as to the way in which the contract for the laying down of the new water service pipe from the main of the Waterworks to the Workhouse, and for which he tendered, and asking that the Board in fairness to himself and others who tendered, should go into the matter.—A letter was read from Messrs. John Minshall & Co., Barmouth, the contiactors, stating that they had finished the contract, and asking for iEl for nine yards of lead pipe more than they estimated for.—The Board appointed a Committee to go into the matter. THE COUNTY RATE. The Clerk intimated that he had received the precept for the payment of E1764 on account of County rate, which he explained was an increase of £719. The Chairman remarked that the County rate had increased tremendously since the past year, but he was unable to give the figures. He believed the increase was mainly in respect to main road expenditure. Mr. E. J. Pugh expressed the hope that the members of the County Council would look closely into the expenditure on County roads in the future. COUNTRY LIFE. Mr. Robert Hughes (Llanfachreth) complained that the woman collector for his parish had not issued demand notes for the rates. The Clerk said if that were so the ratepayers need not pay rates until they received a demand note. Mr. William Lloyd said that he believed there were other parishes where demand notes were not first issued. The Clerk said that he would advise the rate- payers not to pay the rates until they received the demand notes. The Overseer had to see that the demand notes were delivered. The Clerk was instructed to write to the Collectors informing them that it was necessary to issue demand notes before collecting rates. THE HOUH OF MEETING. Mr. J. P. Jones proposed that the meetings of the Board in future be at 10 o'clock, instead of 10.45, it the trains now arrive earlier. Mr. Robert Hughes seconded the motion, which was lost, and the meetings will therefore be held is hitherto. BOND. The Clerk produced the bond by a guarantee society for £ 150, given by Mr. Richard Jones, the collector for the parish of Llanenddwyn.

GREAT LIFE-SAVING RECORDS. Mr. J. O. Williams, R.N., who retires to-day from the position of divisional officer of coastguard at Aldeburgh, has achieved a remarkable record during a period of service in the Royal Navy ex- tending over more than forty years. Before going to Aldeburgh, where he had served nearly nine nine, Mr. Williams was stationed at other points round the coast, notably at Holyhead and it was remarked of him a year or so ago that he was probably the recipient of more honours for saving safe than any other member of the force." At Holyhead, during five years, he was instru- mental in saving no less than 101 lives by the rocket apparatus alone, apart from his valuable lifeboat service. He has been the recipient of silver medals for life-saving from the Board of Trade, Lloyd's, National Lifeboat Institution, Liverpool Mercbantile and Marine Association, and Liverpool Shipwreck and Humane Society, as well as votes of thanks on vellum and other testimonials. At Aldeburgh, in addition to his coastguard duties, lie had acted as honorary secre- tary of the lifeboat.

On Friday evening an affray took place at Canea between French and Italian soldiers, in which a soldier of each nationality received fatal injuries.

.I!- CAMBRIAN RAILWAYS. NATIONAL EISTEDDFOD OF WALES AT CARDIFF, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, July 18th, 19th, 20th, 21st, and 22nd, 1899. CARDIFF COUNTY HORTICULTURAL SHOW, JULY 19th & 20th SECOXD CHORAL COMPETITION, THURSDAY, JULY 20TH. ON THURSDAY, JULY 20th, A CHEAP EXCURSION will he run to C A R D I FF (RHYMNEY RAILWAY). Times of Starting Third Class Return Fares. Thursday, July 20th. Aberystwyth 1 DA\. 2 DAYS. 3 DAYS. Bow Street 5 15 Llanfihangel 5 20 Bow Street 5 15 Llanfihangel 5 20 Bort h 5 25 5/6 7/- 9/6 Ynyslas 5 30 j I Glandovey 5 40 Machynlleth 6 0. Cemmes Uoad 6 10 ) Llanhrynmair 6 20 vi n L R/ft O Carno 6 35 < Pontdolgoch 6 40 j Caersws 6 45 Moat Lane 6 55 f 4/6 6/- 8/- Llandiuam 7 0) Llanidloes 7 10 ) Rhayader 7 40 4 5/6 7/6 Newbridge-011-Wye 7 55 Builth Wells 8 15 3/6 5/- 7/- First Class Tickets issued at double the Third Ciass Fares. Children under 3 years of age Free above 3 and under 12, lIalLprice. PASSENGERS RETURN AS UNDER:- Day Trip Passengers at 7.30 p.m. on Thursday, July 20th, from Cardiff (Rhymney Railway Statitui). Two Days Passengers return by 11.29 a.m. Ordinary Train on July 21st, from Cardiff (Rhyiu liey Kail way Station). Three Days Passengers return by 11.20 a m. Ordinary Train on July 22nd, from Cardiff (Rhymney Railway Station). ON MONDAY, JULY 17th, AND TUESDAY, JULY 18th, CHEAP EXCUltSION TICKETS will he issued to CARDIFF. Times of ThirdClass From Starting. Ilettirii Fares. a.m. Caersws 9 5 Î Camo. 8 51 I Llanbrynmair S 37 }- 9s. 6d Cemmes Road 8 25 Machynlleth 815) Corris 7 40 inc Glandovey 7 52 j ivo. Ynyslas 7 40^ Borth 7 35 IJantihangel 7 30 Bow Street 7 25 n „ Aberystwyth 7 15 10s. DU. Aberdovey 9 48 Towyn 9 38 Baritioutli 9 51 Dolgelley 8 35 12s. 758 Penrhyndeudiiaeth 7 7 Minffordd.7 44 io„ Portmadoe 7 40 Criceieth 7 25 Afon Wen 7 15 PwIlbeli. 7 0) Passengers can return by undermentioned Trains on any ,late up to and inclusive of Monday, July 24th, except Sunday, July 23rd. From Cardiff (Taff Vale) at 7.50 a.m. From Cardiff (Rhymney) at 8.35 a.m. First Class Tickets issued at double Third Class Fares. Children under 3 years of age, Free above 3 and under 12 Half-price. WEEKLY AND FORTNIGHTLY EXCURSIONS. Commencing Wednesday, May 24th, and every Wednesday in June, July and August, Cheap Weekly and Fortnightly Tickets will be issued from Aberystwyth, Borth, Aberdovey, Towyn, Dolgelley, Barmouth, Harlech, Portmadoe, Cricc- ieth, Pwllheli, Machynlleth, Llanidloes, Rhayader, Builth Wells, Newtown, Montgomery, Oswestry, Ellesmere and Wrexham, to London (Euston and Paddington), available for the return on the j following Wednesday or Wednesday week. Similar Tickets will be issued from London dur- ing the same period, available for return on the following Monday, Wednesday, Monday week or Wednesday week. C. S. DENNIS, General Manager. Owestry, May, 1899. CAMBRIAN RAILWAYS. WEEK-END TICKETS are issued every FRIDAY and SATURDAY from all L. & N. W. and G..W. Stations in LONDON TO ABERDOVEY, ABERYST- WYTH, DOLGELLEY, AND BARMOUTH. Available for return on the following Sunday (where train service permits) Monday, or Tuesday. For full particular see small hand bills. CHEAP WEEK END EXCURSION TICKETS ARE NOW ISSUED ON EVERY FRIDAY AND SATURDAY TO "■Birmingham, ""Wolverhampton, ""Walsall, Peter- borough, "'Leicester, *Derby, *Burton-on-Trent, *Stafford, *Coventry, Manchester, Preston, Black- burn, Bolton, Leeds, Dewsbury, Huddersfield, Liverpool, Birkenbead, Wigan and Warrington FROM Oswestry, Llanymynech, Llanfyllin, Montgomery, Welshpool, Newtown, Llanidloes, Machynlleth, Borth, Aberystwyth, Aberdovey, Towyn, Barmouth, Dolgelley, Harlech, Portmadoe, Penrhyndeudraeth, Criccieth, and Pwlheli, Similar tickets are issued from Aberystwyth, Borth, Aberdovey, Towyn, Barmouth, Dolgelley, Harlech, Penrhyndeudraeth, Portmadoe, Criccieth, and Pwllheli to SHREWSBURY. "Tickets to these Stations are not issued from Welshpool. Passengers return OR the Monday or Tuesday following issue of ticket. THOUSAND-MILE TICKETS. The Cambrian Railways Company issue FIRST CLASS 1,000 and 500 MILE TICKETS, the conpons of which enable the purchasers to travel between Stations on the Cambrian Railways during the period for which the tickets are available until the coupons are exhausted. The price of each is £5 5s Od 1,000 miles, and £ 2 17s 6d, 500 miles being about lid per mile. Application for the 1,000 or 500 mile tickets must be made in writing, giving the full name and address of the purchaser and accompanied by a remittance, to Mr W. H. Gough, Superintendent of the Line, Cambrian Railways. Oswestrv (cheques to be made payable to the Cambrian Co. or order), from whom also books containing 100 certificates fora uthorisjng the use of the tickets by purchasers' family, guests, or employees can be obtained, price 6d each book; remittance to accompany order. C. S. DENNISS, General Manager. Oswestry, March 1899. -Ql.1H- Educational. MISS PHILLIPS, CERT. R.A.M., R.C.M., AND TRINITY COLLEGE, LONDON, QRGANIST OF WESLEY CHURCHr With experience in successfully preparing for the above Examinations. Receives Pupils for Organ, Pianoforte, and Singing. Terms on Application. ADDRESS 34, PIER STREET. HIGH SCHOOL FOR GIRLS VICTORIA HOUSE, 'V I C T 0 R I A (MARINE) T ERRACE, A RERYSTWYTH. SEPARATE KINDERGARTEN. PRINCIPAL Miss KATE B LLOYD. Certificated Mistress, Assisted by a Staff of highly qualified Resident Governesses. REFERENCES— Thomas Jones, Esq., B.A., H.M. Inspector of Schools, Llanelly; The Rev. O. Evans, D.D., King's Cross, London. E. H. Short, Esq., H.M. Inspector, Aberystwyth. Principal Edwards, D.D., Bala Theological College. Principal Roberts, M.A., U.C.W. Principal Prys, M.A., Trevecca College. Dr Scholle Aberdeen University. Rev T. A Penry, Aberystwyth. Pupils prepared for the London and Welsh Matricu- lations, Oxford and Cambridge Examinations, &c. For Terms, &c., apply PRINCIPAL. p I ABERYSTWYTH COUNTY" SCHOOL HEADMASTER Th{R. DAVID SAMVEL, M.A., (Cantab). SEXIOR MISTRESS MISS EDITH M. E IN-ART, M.A., (Yict) ASSISTANT MASTERS AND MISTRESS ME- W. PEAKS0X FULLEV4: ill R rjlHOMAS QWENS, Late Headmaster of the Aberystwyth Commercial and Grammar School. MISS AUDE J- £ UGHES> B.Sc. (Lond) DRAWING MR. J. II. APPLETON, Cert. Art Master. DRILL: SERJEANT-MAJOR W. J LONG. JOHN EVANS, 6, Portland Street, Clerk. Aberystwyth. Business Notices. TEMPERANCE COMMERCIAL HOTEL, STATION TERRACE, LAMPETER. Two Minutes walk from the Railway Station. WELL-AIRED BEDS. BATH ROOM. CHARGES MODEEATB PROPRIETOR-MISS S. A. WALTERS- BUY YOUR MEDICINES FROM. DAYIES BROS., THE PHARMACY, LAMPETER. ALL DRUGS AND CHEMICALS OF GUARANTEED PURITY. AIR. STEPHEN H. EVANS AUCTIONEER, LAND AGENT AND VALUER. OFFICES HARFORD SQUARE, LAMPETER. FOR HIGII -CLASS OUTFITS GO TO TOM JONES, COLLEGE STREET, LAMPETER LATEST STYLE IN TAILORING COM- BINED WITH MODERATE CHARGES. 4 I ..I. ARTIFICIAL TEETH. MR. JAMES REES (Seventeen years with Messrs. Murphy and Rowley), £ rpRINITY J>LACE, ^BERYSTWYTH. MR. REES visits TREGARON first and last Tuesday in each Month at Mrs. Williams, Stanley House. Visits Machynlleth the Second and Fourth Wednes- days in each Month at Mrs. R. Jones, Pentre- rhydin Street (opposite Lion Hotel). Corris on the 1st and 3rd Saturday in each month at Mr W. Evans, Grocer, Liverpool House, (opposite Slaters Arms. Visits Lampeter the First and Third Fridays in each Month, at R. Evans, milliner, 18, Harford Square. CHARGES MODERATE. FOR PURE CONFECTIONERY IN ALL VARIETIES GO TO MORGANS', AT 16, TERRACE ROAD, 27, PIER STREET, AND AT WHOLESALE DEPOT- 55, NORTH PARADE. ABERYSTWYTH The only practical Sugar-Boiler in the town. Fifteen. years experience. Shops supplied at lowest terms. FOR THE BEST SELECTION OF ALL KINDS OF TOOLS, TABLE CUTLERY, ELECTRO-PLATED A- GOODS, POCKET KNIVES, RAZORS AND SCISSORS,, CALL AT WM. 0 JONES IRONMONGERY AND TOOL DEPOT, M AKKET TREET, A BERYSTWYTH I ALSO THE LARGEST STOCK OF ENAM-BLLW WARE IN TOWN.