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ABERYSTWYTH. PUBLIC LiBRARY.Ni-,mber of books taken out for the week ending Sep! em I or 2nd, 556. EXCURSION. —A trip arrived on Monday from Oswestry and brought in a izil,-e number of people. On Wednesday excursions arm ed Carmarthen and Builth Wells. MONTHLY MARKET.—The monthly market was held The attendance was good and a large number of cattle were sold. The prices were low. Fifteen loads of cattle were sent away over the Cambrian Railway Co., to the Midlands. ENTERTAINMENT.—Mr. Aitlrar Thatcher, of Collin's minstrels will hold a Benefit Concert, at the Market Hall Assembly Rooms, on Thursday, September 14th. CURIO. --Amongst other novelties shewn in .Mr. Wheatley's Music Warehouse, is a copy of a photo of Aberystwyth as it was 100 years ago, and a double bass violin over 200 years old. DISTINGUISHED VISITORS.—Mr. James Jones, -Swansea, (higbj sheriff of Cardiganshire) lias been spending a short holiday in town, and stayed at the Lion Hotel, and ir Sydney Waterloo is staying at the Queen's Hotel. ABERYSTWYTH BOARD SCHOOLS HONOURED.— Mr. J. D. Saer Headmaster of the Aberystwyth Board Schools, has received the welcome intelli- gence from Mr. H. Taylor, Cardiff (hon. sec. Welsh Paris Educational Exhibition) that the examination papers sent by him have been selected to be sent, to Ilaris, for the Welsh-Paris Educa- tional Exhibition. U' SUNDAY SERVICES.—Last Sunday, the pulpit of S. S. Michael and All Angel's was occupied by Archdeacon Protheroe. The sacred edifice was crowded both morning and evening, and an over- flow service was held in St. Mary's. At the English Congregational Chapel, the pulpit was occupied by the pastor (Hev. T. A. Penry) both morning and evening. There were unusually large congregations at, the English Presbyterian Church last Sunday to hear the Rev. Llewelyn Edwards, M.A., of London, and formerly of this town. Dyfed preached at Tabernacl. and the Rev. J. Williams, B.A., Dolgelley, at Shiloh. Next Sunday the Venerable Hwfa Mon, the well known Welsh bard, is expected to occupy the pulpit at the Baker street Independent Chapel. OBITUARY.—After a short and sudden illness, Kate, the eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Davies, of 8, Lisburne Terrace, died on Wednesday of last week at her home. The deceased was just 16 years of age and the news of her death i-,va, re- ceived with regret by her many young friends. She was a faithful member of the Sunday School and other societies at Shiloh. The funeral took place last Friday at the cemetery when the Revs. T. E. Roberts and D. R. Williams officiated. Beautiful wreaths were sent by the members of the Christian Endeavour Society. Mrs. Edwards, The Laurels, Miss Lumley, and others. ORGAN RECITAL.—Last Sunday afternoon an Organ Recital was given by Mr. Bryceson Treharne at the English Presbyterian Church, Bath Street. The progamme was of first-class merit, and was keenly appreciated by a large audience. Mr. Olierhead rendered a Violin Solo, and Miss James and Mr. Jenkins gave vocal assistance. The following was the programme—Organ solo, Passa- caglia," Mr. Bryceson Treharne-, Violin solo, Andante," "Cavatina," Mr. Bertie Ollerhead; Solo, The People that walked in darkness." Mn D. Jenkins; (a) Gavotte, Mignon," Mr. Abraham Thomas; (b) Toccato. Mr. Bryceson Treharne; Violin solo, Benedictus,# Mr. Bertie Olierhead; Song, Holy Man of Sorrows, Miss Eihel James; Hallelujah Chorus," Mr. Bryceson Treharne. SALE OF FREEHOLD PROPERTY.—On Monday Mr. J. E. James, auctioneer, conducted a sale at the Lion Hotel of the Freehold Farm known as Maenelin Issa, Fields and Cottages situate in the parish of Llanddeinol. The farm and lands known as Maenelin Issa were put up first; the bidding commenced at C 1000, and ultimately it was knocked down at Z1720 to Mr. John Jones, 271, Wick-road, South Hackney, London. Lot 2, consisting of two excellent fields known as Caegwine and Cae'rdrwm. were secured by Mr. John Evans, Bryngwyn, Llan- ddeinol. for £ 2*80. Lot 3, the cottage and garden called GwarfEynon were secured by Mr. Lewis Lewis at the sum of EZO. Lot 4, the leasehold house at Rhosygarth, was withdrawn. The mes- suage or dwelling house now in the occupation of Miss Margaret Lloyd was knocked down for £ 60. The sale was considered a most successful one. The Solicitors for the trustees were Messrs. Roberts & Evans. COUNTY SCHOOL.—A meeting of the Governors of the County School had been convened for Friday evening, but there were not sufficient members present to form a quorum, consequently no business was transacted. The Finance Com- ,mittee, however, had assembled, and had under con- sideration the matter of the repairs, etc., at the Master's residence. Four tenders had been received for doing the repairs, according to the specifications drawn out by Mr. Morgan, namelyMessrs. Jones & Richards, £ 95; Mr. R. Peake, £ 116 Mr. Evan Edwards. £ 58; Mr. David Watkins, £47. The lowest tender, that of Mr. D. Watkins. was accepted on the condition that the work should be completed by the end of September. Recently very satisfactory results have been obtained by pupils in examinations, and the headmaster and staff are to be congratulated on the progress made. "The following are some of the results:—Welsh Matriculation, two passed in the 1st class, and one in the second class, while another passed in a 5th subject, making four passes. In addition, two passed in four out of five subjects science and art, mathematics (elementary stage) three passed in the 1st class, and five in the 2nd; mechanics (including statics and dynamics), two passed in the 1st class; hydrostatics, one passed in the 1st class, who was the only pupil sent in theoretical chemistry, one passed in the advanced stage, and in the elementary stage, two obtained 1st class, and nine 2nd class. Every pupil presented passed in this stage model drawing, two passed in the 1st class, and three in the 2nd class; freehand drawing, four passed in the 1st class, and eight in the 2nd; geometrical, drawing, one passed in the 1st class, being the only pupil presented. A former pupil, who left a year ago, also passed the Welsh matriculation, while several old pupils have done well in other examinations, MR. GILBERT ROGERS' BENEFIT.—For the purpose of Mr. Gilbert Rogers' "Benefit," a high cla-ss and refined entertainment was given by him ,.at the Pier Pavilion, August 3Cth. The house was a record one in all respects, the demand for reserved seats far exceeding the arrangements made for that purpose. It must have been very gratifying to Mr. Rogers to find that the public responded so heartily to the opportunity he pro- vided for them to their appreciation of the enter- tainment he has provided this season. Throughout the evening the beneficiaire and his audience were on the best of terms. In the course of the programme Mr. Rogers was the recipient of a hand- some writing cabinet from members of the audience as a slight recognition of the appreciation in which he had been held as an entertainer. Mr. Rogers presented the Conductor of the A.I.C. Band with a set of carvers, as a token of the cordial relations that have existed between Mr. Rowe and himself during his stay. Mr. Leslie Harris, the famous humourist, rendered most valuable assistance in .the programme, to which contributions were also made by Miss Payne, Miss Lilian Morgan, R.A.M., Mr. Peddie. Mr. Brenig Edwards' Juvenile Choir, and the A.I.C. Orchestra. Appended are the items of the programme, which was in every way refined and clever, and met with a significant appreciation: —Grand selection, Moses in Egypt, A.I.C. Orchestra, (Conductor, Mr. J. H. Rowe); Song, When twilight comes," Miss Gertrude Payne; Selections (Vocal, in Costume), The Rheidol Juvenile Choir, (Conductor, Mr. Brenig Edwards); Song, Oh, promise me," Miss Lilian Morgan. R.A.M.; H urnorous song (selected), Mr. Gilbert Rogers; Song (selected). Mr. D. H. Peddie; Humorous sketches- -1. Humorous Song, "The Ladies' Penny Paper;" 2. Recital a la mode, A drama condensed;" 3. Humorous musical sketch, "A little music," Mr. Leslie Harris; Song, "The little dwarf (,- Ta-re-ar-re-ulli-tun-i,) Mr. Gilbert Rogers The biograph God Save the Queen." After the concert several requests were made to Mr. Rogers to have that evening's entertainment repeated. THE BI-MONTHLY MEETING of the C.M. Sunday Schools of the district of Aberystwyth was held last Sunday at Trefecban School. Owing to the unexpected death of Mr. John Lloyd, who was chairman of these meetings, the chair was oc- cupied by Mr. Evan Evans, solicitor. At 9.30 the children of the school were catechised in '• Rhodd Mam," and Hanes lesu Grist" Mr. John Morgans, Horeb, and Mr. Humphreys, of Shiloh. At the morning meeting references were made to the great and almost irreparable loss which the schools of the district had sustained in the death of Mr. John Lloyd. A vote of condolence with his widow and child was feelingly proposed by Mr. D. C. Roberts and seconded by Mr. Evan Richards, of Penuwch. The afternoon meeting was presided over by Rev. Llewelyn Edwards, M.A.. of London, who, by the way. was the first chairman of the meetings. Mr. Edwards, who is always ready to help every good cause attended the meeting at some inconvenience, addressed few words of en- couragement and advice to the teachers and delegates present. After this, papers were read on the following subjects :—" Dvsgeidiaeth Epistol loan yn ei berthynas a brawdgarweh," by Evan Richards, Penuwch, of Capel Scion School; Adolygiad o waith yr Ysgol Sabbothol o fewn y ganrif," by Mr. T. J. Samuel, Solicitor, from Salem School; Samuel, ei gymeriad a'i ddylanwad fel esiampl i'r byd," by T. A. Levi, B.A., and read in his absence by Mr. J. B. Jenkins. In the evening the school was catechised by Mr. Evan Evans, in the 1st Chapter of the Epistle to St. James. I I.O.G.T.—The usual weekly meeting was held at the Progress Hall last Friday night when several members took part in the evening's programme. THE ROYAL PIER PAVILION.—"The Belle of New York" has drawn large houses during the N 11 week. The programme for the ensuing evenings will be found in our advertising columns. BAPTIST CIOX MEETINGS. At these meetings held at Rhymney this week, Rev. Dr. Morris, Y\ e!sh liaptist minister of this town, was elected Yice- President of the Union. OBITUARY.—Mrs. Fisher, the widow of the late Mr. John Fisher, for many years town carrier for the Cambrian Railway Co., died on Friday last. The funeral took place on Tuesday, the interment, being made in the Cemetery. FISHING.—Our boatmen will soon have to bid adieu to another season and will have to go further afield for their daily bread than the Terrace beach. Preparations are already being made for the fishing season. Mr. Bennison (junior) has just brought home a brand new trawler from Hoytake. Other fishermen are renovating their boats and tackles. POLICE REMOVALS.—Owing to the death of P.C. I). Thomas, Llanon. P.C. Daniel Thomas (25), of Aberayron, has been removed to Llanon, and he is succeeded by P.C. Charles Charman, who has now been stationed at Aberystwyth for about two years. At the last Llanbadarn Petty Sessions John Jenkins, of Treherbert, near Lampeter, was sworn in as constable to fill the vacancy. POLICE COURT.—David Morris Davies, labourer, Aberayron, was brought up on Friday before J. Morgan, Esq., and fined 5s. including costs with being drunk and disorderly on the highway. P.C. Williams proved the case.—Thomas Louise, Golden Hill, Staffordshire, was also brought up with acting as Pedlar without a certificate at Aber- ystwyth. Fined 5s. and costs, in default was com- mitted to 14 days hard labour. P. C. Rowlands proved the case. BURGLARY ALkRM.-About half past one on Friday morning Mrs. Lloyd, Newry House, Mill Street, and her daughter were sleeping in the back room, when the latter, on awakening, thought she heard a noise in the shop. She woke her mother, and as Mrs. Lloyd was in the act ot getting up a man rushed past the foot of the bed, and pushed down the upper partial' the bedroom window which. was already partly open, and made his escape. Mrs. Lloyd threw a china candlestick after the man. The daughter rushed to the window, and saw a man walking towards the railway station, who kept more noise than the original on account of one of his shoe tips being lost. They im- mediately communicated with the police, and Sergeant Phillips and P.C. Jones found the man in the railway station, and took him into custody on suspicion." On investigation it was found the prisoner had come from Trefechan, where he had spoken to two constables previously, and had not succeeded in getting lodgings at Trefechan, and was under the influence of drink. He could not possibly have anything to do with the affair. He was formerly brought up before Dr. Howell, Esq., and discharged. Nothing had been stolen at Newry House, or disturbed in any way, and no trace had been left behind by the intruder, beyond the breaking of a pane of glass, which was caused by the falling of the window. PETTY SESSIONS. Present Sir James Szlumper :Chairman), Messrs. Thomas H. Jones, John Lewis, and Edward Evans. DRUNK AND DISOUDF.UI.V.—Martha Brodigan, Tre- fechan, was charged bj. Supt. Phillips, with being drunk and disorderly on the highway at Plascrug. Fined 5s. and costs. SHORT WEIGHTS.—William Xorthey, Chalybeate- street; Pryce Phillips, Little Darkgate-street; T. C. Jenkins, Great Darkgate-street; H. Powell, Great Darkgate-street: and Jane Jones, Bridge-street, were charged by David Williams, Inspector of Weights, with selling bread to one Wm. H. Jones otherwise than by weights. Fined 5s. and costs. FuRiors Ditivi,, G. -David Doig, Motor Car Driver, Queen Street, was charged by Rees Jones, Borough Surveyor, with furiously driving a Motor Car plying for hire on the Marine Terrace on August 22nd. Fined 10s. and costs. ILLTKEATING HORSES. David Phillips, car pro- prietor, Terrace-road, was charged by Inspector Davies, R.S.P.C.A. with cruelly illtreating a horse by causing same to be worked whilst in an unlit state.— Fined 10s and costs.-Rufus Williams, Lion Royal Hotel, was charged by Inspector Davies R.S.P.C.A. with cruelly illtreating a horse by causing same to be workd whilst in an unfit state. Fined 5s and costs. -John Edwards, Crynfryn Buildings, and Richard Roberts, 1, Little Darkgrte-street, was charged with cruelly illtreating a horse by working same whilst in an unfit state. Fined 5s including costs. CYCLING. Edward Lowe, and William Davies, Little Darkgate-street, were charged by Supt. Phillips with riding a bicycle without having a lighted lamp attached thereto.
Welsh Industries EXHIBITION…
Welsh Industries EXHIBITION at ABERYSTWYTH. Among the attractive events that have marked the season of 1899 at Aberystwyth, the Welsh Industries Exhibition must take a leading place. There are some people who are in the habit of girding—often more vigorously than wisely—at every new movement, of whatever character, nowadays: they no sooner hear of new ideas than they scoffingly trot out their pet phrase "newfangled notions," and anathematise everybody and every- thing connected with them: hut the laudable endeavours that are now being made to revive and encourage Welsh Industries will assuredly be warmly countenanced by everyone interested—and who is not ?—in the welfare of the Principality, and cavillers will, for the nonce, preserve a silent tongue. The exhibition, which was opened on Wednesday (yesterday) and is being continued to- day (Thursday) was held under the auspices of the Cardiganshire and Carmarthenshire branches of the Welsh Industries Exhibition, and the pro- ceeds are to be devoted to the founding of classes in the University Csllege of Wales at Aber- ystwyth for technical instruction in dyeing and kindred subjects. A more commendable object could not well be conceived. As Principal Roberts, in his letter to Mr. Glyn Davies, the secretary, regretting his inability to attend, points out, -It has been for some time the hope of the members of the Council and of the governors of the College, as well as myself, to beable by means of technical instruction in trying to do something to help forward the important woollen industries of these counties. The matter (Principal Hoberts proceeds) is receiv- ing the careful attention of the Council, and although, owing to their inability to meet the financial outlay it will involve they are at present not in a position to take action in the matter, yet they hope, with the co-operation of the public authorities concerned, and of all those who sympathise with the object, that they may be able to take some practical steps at no distant date, and thus to do for these industries what they are already doing for agriculture, and some other branches of technical education. There is no object which the College authorities regard as more wortliv of their highest endeavours, than to be in every respect which is in their province a centre of intellectual and local influence for the uplifting of the life of the people in the central and western counties of Wales. I trust (concludes the Principal) the exhibition will be thoroughly successful, and that it will do much to make known the products of our native industry and skill." That is the primary object of the exhibition—to advertise Welsh Industries, and there can be no two opinions among those who were fortunate to visit the exhibition on Wednesday, that that result will be attained. There is a general concensus of opinion that it was a magnificent exhibition, worthy of the industrious and skilful folks inhabit the typically Welsh counties of "SirGitr", and -Sir Aberteifi." The first :exhibition of the kind was held in the ancient town of Carmarthen in October last year; that was financially success- ful, but it has been eclipsed by the Aberystwyth exhibition both as regards the quantity and the quality of the exhibits. The number of, exhibits. indeed is almost double, a fact that, in itself, affords abundant proof of the increasing popularity of the movement among all classes of people in the two counties. The idea to hold an exhibition at Aberystwyth in a small way, orginated with Mr. J. C. Harford (Falcondale), and Mrs. Gwynne Hughes (Tregib, Llandilo), the Association secretaries for Cardiganshire and Carmarthenshire respectively, but little did they dream of the colossal propor- tions it would assume when they first thought of it. But once a local committee had been formed they entered into the movement so heartily, and wor- ked so energetically that a successful and a big" show was assured from the start, and Mr. J. Glyn Davies, the local secretary, who has exerted him- self to the utmost for a long period, and done every- thing thoroughly and methodically, deserves a special word of praise, The local committee was composed of Messrs D. C. Roberts (Mayor), chair- man C. M. Williams, H. C. Fryer, R. J. Jones, A. J. Hughes, E. P. Wynne, T. W. Powell, G. Croydon Marks, W. S. Colquhoun, R. Peake, Edward Powell (Nantoes). Evan Evans (solicitor), T. M. Green (Registrar (U.C.W.), David Owen, Hoskins, J. D. Perrott. Professor Ainsworth Davies, Mrs. Jessie Williams, Miss Roberts (South Terrace), Mrs. Morgan (Nantgeirio\ Mrs. Principal Roberts, Mrs. Powell (Nanteos). The holding of the exhibi- tion may lead to the opening of a depot in Liver- pool, where goods can be sent for sale on exhibition. There are no less than 63 stalls. The exhibition is divided into two portions—30 stalls being allocated to articles for exhibition, and 33 stalls to articles for sale. The exhibition included all sorts and conditions" of articles, ranging from ornate pottery to cheap tin ware. A full list will be found below, but we may mention that the most striking feature was the assortment of Welsh poiterv. which must have delighted the heart of the connoiseur." The Exhibition was opened on Wednesday by Colonel Davies-Evans, the Lord Lieutenant of Cardiganshire, The members of the Paxton Society took possession of the Entrance Quadrangle, and made a bright display of fruits, flowers, and vegetables. The broad and handsome staircase was occupied by a massive group, and the Quad was tastefully staged with fruit and flowers, chiefly staged by Mrf Askew, Sir Pryse Pryse, Captain Cosens, Mrs. Powell, Nanteos, and several cottagers and amateurs. The display brightened up the whole Exhibition, and reflects great credit upon the members of the newly-formed Paxton Society. The U.C.W. Dairy and Cooking department had a dainty exhibit consisting of Cheeses, Butter, and cooked dishes, under the supervision of Miss -Darrell, Miss Ellis, Miss Thomas, and Miss Davies. The Adjudicators were—Textile Fabrics: Messrs.. M. T. Morris, Bronmenai, Carnarvon: E. Heviii Jones, Brynllwyd, Carnarvon; D. Humphreys, Nar- beth. Woodcarving, Basketmaking, &c. Rev. Rhomas Davies, Uoginan. Needlework, &c. Mrs. Morgan, Nantcairo, Llanbadarnfawr; Mrs. Jessie Williams, Bronheulog, Llanbadarn-road, Aberystwyth Honey Messrs. T. \V. Powell, Little Darkgate-street, and J. L. Pickard, Horticultural Lecturer, University College of Wales. Soap: Messrs. T. W. Powell, Little Darkgate-street, and J. P. Thomas, Chemist. Photographs Mr. H. H. Davies, Pier Street. LIST OF PRIZES. Ft,-kN F.LS. -Ladies' Fine Blouse I lame!: 1 Lewis k Co., Meiros Mills, Drefach 2 Edwards &. Son, Dol- wen Mills, Lampeter. Ditto, handloom: 1 I). Williams, Aberbank, LIandvssul 2 Lewis & Co., Llandvssul. Tweed for Gentlemen's Shooting Suit 1 Edwards. Dolwen Factory, Lampeter; 2 Lewis & Co:, Llandvssul. Cloth for Men's Suitings, power or hand 1 \V. Lewis Davies, Llandyssul; 2 Edwards & Son, Lampeter. Fine White Flannel: 1 E. and T. Lewis, Sunny Hill, Pencader. Fine \Miite Hannel, haiulwoven f 1 T. Morris, Carmarthen 2 1). W llhams, Llandyssul. Dress Flannel for costume, power 1 D. Williams, Aberbank Mills, Llandyssul; 2 Lewis & Co. Meiros Mills, Drefach. Dress Flannel for costume, handloom 1 S. Morris, Carmarthen; 2 D. W illiams, Aberbank, Llandyssul. Dress Serge, power 1 Lewis & Co., Llandyssul; 2 J. Lewis, Llanpumpsaint. Dress Serge, handloom 1 M. Edwards & Son, Lam- peter; 2 M. Evans & Son, Llandvssul. Serge tor Men's Suitings, power or hand 1 T. Griffiths, Car- digan 2 Edwards & Son, Lampeter. SHAWLS.—Fine White Whittle Shawl: IE. & J. Lewis, Sunnv Hill, Pencader 2 Lewis & Co., Llan- dvssil. Welsh Shawl: 1 D. Williams. Aberbank, Llandvssil; 2 E. & J. Lewis, Sunny Hill, Pencader. Welsh Turnover Shawl: 1 Lewis & Co., Drefach; 2 S. Morris, Carmarthen. BLANKETS, ETC.—Pair of Large Size Blanket, woven in one piece: 1 Lewis & Co., Llandyssil; 2 E. & J. Lewis, Pencader. Small Pair ditto 1 and 2 Lewis & Co., Llandyssil. Welsh Striped Petticoat: 1 B. Jones, Pantypareud Mill, Llandyssil; 2 S. Morris, Carmarthen. KNITTING YARNS.—21bs Good Heather Mixture Knitting Yarn 1 M. Edwards & Sons, Lampeter. QUILTS.—Hand-quilted bed quilt (large) 1 Mary Richards, Abergwili; 2 Mrs. Annie Stephens, Manor- deilo. Hand-quilted bassinette quilt: 1 Mr. Rees, Xewcastlc-Einlyn: 2 Lettuce Rees, Caledfwlch. Hand-quilted bed quilt: 1 Margaret Richards, Aber- gwili 2 Miss Jones, Dolau, Llanbadarn I awr. STOCKINGS.—Gentlemen's shooting stockings: 1 Mary Williams, Llandyssul c Mrs. Morris, Talsarn. Gentlemen's shooting stockings (fancy tops): 1 Mrs. Rhys Harrv, Llanellv 2 Margaret, c o Miss Lewis, Llanlear, Talsarn. Ditto, plain tops: 1 Eliza, co Miss Lewis, Talsarn; 2 Mrs. Evans-Jones, Car: marthen. Workmen's stockings 1st and 2nd, Richard Evans, Wallog Lodge. HONEY.-i.R Pateiiiati, Bronpadarn Cottage; 2 L Hopkins, Xanteos Lodge. fine. crocket 1 Miss Sarah Jones, Llanellv 2 W. J. Wilkin, Llanelly. Ladies fine blouse, handloom Sam Morris, Carmarthen. Fine needlework Nlary Davies, Llanelly; 2 Mr. M n-gan, Blaenblodau, Pencader; Miss E. Davies, Llanlear, Talsarn. Drawn threadwork Miss Bessie Evans, Llangenuech Park. Lace Work: Miss Ethel Lewis, Carmarthen. Fine Netting: Mrs. 11\. S. Wilkins, Cold Stream Street, Llanelly. Smock Frock: Miss Kitty Richards, Carmarthen. Plain Needle Work: 1 Miss Mary Davies, Lakefield Place, Llanelly; 2 Miss May Evans, Scythlyn, Pencader; 3 Miss Elizabeth Davies, Llanlear. Doll (Welsh costume) Mrs. Mary Rees, Penlan, Newcastle-Emlyn. Soap: Thomas Morgan, Llanelly. Boots: Messrs. Davies Bros., Lampeter. CARVED WOOD WORK.—Carved wood frame, W. H. Johns. Alban Road, Llandilo. Carved Wood Chair, D. Cure, St. Peter Street, Carmarthen. Collection 01 12 Articles, 1 Jonathan Thomas, Tan'rallt, Brechfa 2 W. Rees, Llanelly; 3 J. G. Rees, Aberayron. String Stool, 1 Rees Evans, Abergwili, Wicker work Chair, Henry Lohr, Carmarthen. Carved Wood Stool 1 H, C. Needs 2 Gwenllian Jones, Gellifaharen, Llandyssil. Set of 3 Basket, 1 and 2 2Miss Lockver, Cobdcn Villa, Ferryside. POTTERY.—Collection of Crockery, 1 Guest and Dewsbury. Llanelly. Collections of articles made bv a blind man named James Howells, Bwlchypal, were exhibited, and drew great attention, together with a selection of old crockery made out of the Bridgend Potteries.
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LLANILAR. UGLY, DIRTY, AND IN THE WAY.—The village tub. SERVICES.—Last Sunday, the vicar of Laugharne and Rev. Killin Roberts preached to large congre- gations at the Parish Church. b L FOR THE CHILDREN".—On Friday last the Pentrellyn children irrespective of creed were kindly invited to tea by Miss Jane Davies, Bryndawel. OBITUARY.—We regret to record the death of Mrs. Strachen, Manor Honse, Abermaide. at the advanced age of 89. The deceased was well 11 known and highly esteemed for her kindness, es- pecially to the poor and she will be very much missed. The funeral took place on Thursday at 1.30 p.m. A short service in; the house was con- ducted by the Rev. J. F. Lloyd, Vicar. The chief mourners were Sir Griffith and Lady Evans, Loves- grove Sir James Hills Johnes, Dolaucothy Mr. and Mrs. Hills, Shrewsbury, and Mrs. Lewis Pugh, Abermaide. The funeral arrangements were under- taken by Messrs. Lewis Williams, and W. J. Hughes, Pantmawr. At the church and grave the vicar and curate officiated. L To OUR LOCAL COGSTY COUNCILLOR.—The heap of stones at the narrowest point on the Station-road requires removing. The small bridge over a stream between the seventh and eighth milestone on the Lledrod road calls for present attention, as does also the culvert on the same road near Pencarreg Farm. The temporary bridge at the village should be boarded on cither side to prevent little children falling through, and hide the great depth and ugly ruins from the view of nervous and vicious horses. And some of the gullies need repairing Now Mr. tTone",please let the necessary machinery be put in motion, and then we shall all be happy and sing you, He's a jolly good fellow." PETTY SESSIONS. Before V. Davies, Esq. M.P., (chairman), Sir J. W. Szlumper, T.J. Waddingham, J. James, G. Jones, T. Griffiths, Esqrs., and Rev. T. M. Jones. DRUNKENNESS. — Jeremiah Davies, Cefngraig- wen, Llanychaiarii, was charged by Supt. Phillips with being drunk and disorderly on the highway at Llanilar on August 8th. Fined 5s and costs,- Evan Jones, tailor, David Morgan, Church-street; and Abraham Evans, collier, EgyptCross Inn, were charged'by Supt. Phillips for being drunk and dis- orderly at Llanrhystyd on August 13th. All were fined 5s. and costs each. Also David Morgan, farmer, Rhodmadoc, was charged for the same offence, and was fined 10s and costs. A,A'ULT.- Jane Williams, Pandy, was charged by Anne Jane Williams, Velindre Villa, Llan- rhystyd for assault, and beating the complainant at the .parish of Llanrhystyd on August -5th. Fined .20s and costs.—Anne Jane Williams, Velindre, .charged Jane Williams, Velindre Mill, for assault-' ing and Seating the complainant at the parish of Llanrhystyd on August 5th.—Dismissed. Renewal of licencses, Supt. Phillips. presented his report, and as there were no previous convic- tions, all .the licenses of the public houses in the divisions were renewed. A full transfer was granted to Margaret Roberts, Royal Oak, Llan- ycnairn.
CARDIGAN.
CARDIGAN. A LICENSE REFUSED.—Cardigan Brewster Sessions were held at the Guild-hall, on Monday, before a full bench of magistrates. With reference to the Ivy Bush, the landlord's wife had been convicted of drunkenness. The husband applied for a renewal of the license, but, admitting he could not control his wife when in her paroxysms of drink, the license was refused. SAD DROWNING CASE.—On Monday, shortly before one o'clock, three boys were observed bathing in the shallow water abeve Cardigan Bridge. The water was low, showing a sandbank in the middle of the river. One of the three—a lad named John Rees, residing with his parents at Tiry terrace—having learnt to swim a little, plunged into the deep pool between the bank and the bridge, and almost im- mediately sank, in the presence of the spectators standing on the bridge, one of whom states he dis- tinctly heard the deseased say when going down, "Lord, have mercy on my soul." The alarm was given, and the first to arrive on the scene was the boy's mother. Immediale efforts were at once made to recover the body, but without success. The deceased was a particularly bright youth, twelve years of age, and was returning from school when he hastened to his untimely fate.
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i;lp4}/¡{jjè;á;t:t8;k, Dcatft and fujieral OF THE Earl of Cisburnc. Wo regret to record the death of the Earl of Lisburne, at Crosswood Park, Trawscoed. His lordship, who was only 37 yo.-u's of age. passed away at 3 o'clock on Monday morning. He had been unwell for a short time only, and the announce- ment of his death to his friends and the public generally came as a great surprise. The deceased nobleman complained of feeling unwell abcut three weeks ago, but no serious development was then apprehended. A week later, however, lie had to take to his bed, and Dr. Hughes (Llanilar). the family doctor, and his assistant attended him regularly. He gradually grew worse, and on Thursday afternoon last Dr. Harries (Aberystwyth) was called in consultation. Dr. Harries took a serious view of the case, and attended his lordship daily till his death on Mon- day morning. Ernest George Heftry Arthur Vaughan was the sixth Earl of that title. He was born in 1862. so that at the time of his decease be was in his thirty-seventh' year,. He was the son of Ernest Augustus Malet Vaughan, 5th Earl, by his first wife, Laura Gertrude, daughter of Edwin Burnaby, of Baggrave Hall, Leicester. He came of age on the 30th July, 1883, but the rejoicings were postponed in consequence of the death of the Dowager Countess of Lisburne. The postponement did not detract from the interest shown in the event, so that when the event actually took place the rejoicings and goodwill towards the Earl and Countess of Lisburne, Lord Vaughan, and the Crosswood family were completely unanimous. On the death of the 5th Earl in March. 1888. Lord Vaughan succeeded to the title and the estate. In the same year he married Evelyn, second daughter of the late Mr. Edmund Probyn. of Huntley and Longhope, in the county of Gloucester. The marriage was solemnized at St. Andrew's, Well's Street, London, when the Bishop of St. David's officiated. Invitations to the ceremony were somewhat limited, on account of the recent death of the bridegroom's father. The Earl and Countess on their arrival home after the honey- moon were received with every demonstration of good welcome. The Earl of Lisburne was popular in the upper part of Cardigan, and was greatly liked by the tenantry. He was genial and generous in disposition, and was, moieaver, methodical and businesslike in his dealing with others. He was keenly alive to the interests of the district. He was High Sheriff during the year 1889-1890, Justice of the Peace for the County of Cardigan, and Deputy Lieutenant. He took a keen and lively interest in agricultural affairs. In his address to the electors of the Strata Florida Electoral Division when seeking election for the County Council, he said, "I am deeply interested in agriculture, mining, and other questions which particularly affect your division, and with regard to which your interests are identical with mine." His Lordship was elected an Alderman to serve for three years on the first Cardiganshire County Council. He was much esteemed by all sides on the Council, and it was a matter of regret that lie did not seek re-election after his period of representation had expired. He also acted as President of the North Cardiganshire Horticultural Society. He was also closely connected with many institutions and movements from time to time in this part of the county. On Friday. May 31st, 1899, an important and influential meeting of the Society for utilising the Welsh language was held in the University College Hall, Aberystwyth. A series of meetings was held durirg the day and in the evening. The Earl of Lisburne presided over a public meeting, thus closely indentifying himself with a movement strongly national in character. Among those who delivered addresses on this occasion were the Venerable Archdeacon Griffiths, Dr. Isambard Owen, Mr. Beriah Gwynfe Evans, Prof. T. F. Roberts, Rev Principal Edwards, Rev- Aaron Davies. and the Mayor of Aberystwyth, Mr. C. M. Williams, who was chairman of the Reception Commitee. On August 5th, 1899, His Lordship opened a bazaar for the purpose of liquidating a debt remaining on St Paul's Chapel in Great Dark Gate-f-t-reet. His presence on the occasion was warn ly welcomed, and he opened the bazaar in gracelul and practical terms. While arrangements were in progress for the reception of H.R.H. the Prince or Wales when about to be installed as CbanceLor of tIe ljlliversi y of Wales, The Earl cf Lisburne rendered the reception committee valuable help by entertaining guests, and lending his carriages fir the occasion. Not the least marked and admirable trait in his Lordship's character was his passionate love of his gardens. He took a keen and intelligent interest in flowers, and made, we believe, a speciality of or- chids and chrysanthemums, and florists have named more than one specimen after him in honour of his extensive and generous patronage. He also took intense delight in his dairy farm and devoted con- siderable time to its extension and improvement. It will also be remembered that he rendered good service to the agricultural community of the dis- trict by the practical steps he took to improve the breed of horses. He also imported Hereford cattle and shorthorns and Shropshire sheep, and took many prizes at leading shows. The deceased nobleman who took great interest in church work locally and contributed generously towards the restoration of Gwnnws, Ystrad Meurig and Strata Florida Churches, and had acted as churchwarden in connection with Llanafan Church during the past two years, and he had also been a warm supporter of the Schools. In 1891 he partially restored and enlarged the Cross-wood House at a cost of over E15,000 and he effected great improvements in the farm buildings on his estate, having expended about Z10,000 during the past four years. He was also a very keen sportsman. He often sat on the Magistrates' Bench at Llanilar, where his decisions, if at times somewhat strict, were generally just. The Lisburne family belong to the first rank of ancient Cymric houses and has re- mained for a long period in undisturbed possession of' the original estate. Adda Vychan, married Tudor, daughter of Ieuan Goch. of Trawscoed, about A.D. 1200. From these the descent is traced through Meredydd, Llewellyn ap Adda, Ieuan ap Llewelyn. Morus Fychan ap leuan, Richard Fychan, Morus Fychan, to Evan Fychan of Traws- coed, who married Margaret, daughter of David Llwyd, of Berthlwyd, Montgomeryshire. Edward Vauerban. of Trawscoed, his son, married Lettice, daughter of John Stedman, Esq.. of Strata Florida Abbey, and had issue, Sir John Vaughan, Knight, who was made Chief Justice of the Court of Common Pleas by Charles II. in A.D. 1668. Sir John represented both the Borough and County of Cardigan in Parliament. His successor was Edward Vaughan, who married Letitia, daughter of Sir William Hooker, of London, and was succeeded by his son, John Vaughan, who was created in 1695 Lord Viscount Vaughan, Baron of Fethers, and married the Lady Malet, daughter of John. Lord Wilmot, Earl of Rochester. He died in 1720 and was succeeded by his eldest son John. 2nd Viscount Vaughan. The latter dying without male issue, the title and estates devolved upon his second brother, Wilmot, third Viscount Vaughan, who was succeeded by his son Wilmot, 4th Viscount Vaughan. The latter was created Earl of Lisburne in 1776, and was succeeded by eldest son Wilmot, as 2nd Earl, who dying unmarried was succeeded by his brother John, who thus became the third Earl of Lisburne. John, the third Earl, married in 1798 Lady Lucy, daughter of William, 2nd Viscount Courtenay, and had issue, Ernest Augustus, 4th Earl of Lisburne; Hon. George Lawrence, Hon. John Shafto, Hon. William Malet, and Lady Lucy Malet. The 4th Earl succeeded to the title in May, 1831, He married (1) in 1835 his cousin Mary, second daughter of the late Sir Lawrence Palk, Bart., and (2) in 1853, the Hon. Elizabeth Auguste Harriet (formerly maid of honour to Queen Adelaide), daughter of the late Colonel Mitchell, and had issue, Ernest Augustus Malet, Lord Vanghan, 5th Earl, (bom 1826, died 1888); Hon. Wilmot Shafto; Lady Elizabeth Malet, married in 1860 to Mr. Inglis Jones, of Derry Ormond; the Hon. Edward Courtenay, born 1841; and Lady Gertrude Dorothy Harriet Adelaide, born 1835. died 1869. The 5th Earl succeeded to the Earldom on the death of his father in November, 1873, and married on June 24th, 1858, Laura Gertrude, daughter of Mr. Edwin Burnabv, of Baggrave Hall, Leicestershire, by whom he had issue, Henry Arthur, Lord Vaughan. and two daughters, Lady Ida Constance and Lady Lucy, the latter being married to Mr. Martin A. Silber. His Lordship married, secondly, on May 15th, 1878. Alice, eldest daughter of Major Probyn, of Huntley, Gloucestershire. He was succeeded on his death in March, 1888, by the 6th Earl, who has this week passed away. The deceased noble- man leaves a son and a daughter, the former of whom, who succeeds to the title, was born in 1892, and the latter—Lady Enid Vaughan—in 1889. THE FUNERAL. Amid every manifestation of sorrow and respect the mortal remains of the late Earl of Lisburne were laid in their last resting place in the family vault at Llanafan Churchyard on Wednesday morn- ing. In the early morning the sky was overcast, and there was an occasional downpour of rain, but about ten o'clock the sky began to clear, and the sun made his appearance. Everything around the stately building spoke of life. Strolling round the beautiful grounds, one could not but be struck by the contrast the buoyancy of the birds and the freshness of leaf and flower presented to the gloom that reigned among those who sorrowed inside the house;, but even as the contemplation of the natural world served to remind one that its charm was evanescent and would anon fade, so the sad circumstance of Lord Lisburne having breathed his last at the early age of thirty-seven recalled to mind that oft-repeated warning that life is but a shadow, and that in its midst we are in death. The brightness of the flravers that adorned the well-kept grounds was handy in consonance with the mournfulness of the occasion, but there was a stillness about the surroundings that was in accordance with this spectacle of a funeral. There was no great demonstration of popular feeling, for nowadays the price of popularity is many-sided activity, and the late earl had exhibited no inclina- tion to make himself conspicuous as a public man, but a glance at the faces of those who gathered to pay their last tribute of respect, sufficed to show that they were charged with that tender reverence that betokened the esteem in which he was held by all classes of the community.. More especially, perhaps, may this be said of the tenants and employees, who were conscious of having been deprived, not only of a model landlord and kind employer, but of one who spent a good deal of his time among them, and was known personally to them all. Everything. in- deed. was in harmony with the unostcntious and uneventful life which the deceased nobleman had led. In the morning the coffin was taken from the drawing room into the front hall, where it lay covered with beautiful wreaths and crosses, and surrounded by portraits of the late Earl's ancestors, including his grandfather, Ernest Augustus Mallet Vaughan, fourth Earl; Sir Lawrence Palk, second Baron of Halden, aud Lady Dorothy Yaughan. The coffin was made by Mr. David Jones, Rest. The first coffin was of pitch pine, lined with lead; the second of lead; the third of polished oak with massive brass mountings, and bearing the following inscriptions :— ERNEST GEORGE HENRY ARTHUR, Sixth Earl of Lisburne, Born July 30th, 1862, Died September 4th, 1899. The chief mourners were Mr. Wilmot Inglis-Jones, Derry Ormond (cousin). Capt. George Vaughan (cousin), and Mr. Leslie Probyn (brother-in-law). Wreaths etc. were sent by:-The Countess of Lisburne (widow), Lady Enid and Lord Vaughan (two children), Lady Amherst (sister-in-law), Lady Constance Munroe (sister), Jersey; Mrs Probyn (mother-in-law), Misses Blanche and Charlotte Probyn (sisters-in-law), London; Master Charles Munroe (nephew), Mrs. Loxdale, Castle Hill, Llanilar Mr and Mrs Russell Cox, Ty Isa, Llanilar Mrs Hugh Richards, Bryneithin; Mr and Mrs B. E. Morgan, Aberystwyth: Mr and Mrs Methuen Leir, Cwmcoedwig Air and Mrs R. Gardiner, Wenallt; Air and Mr" F. Roberts, Penwern, (family solicitor) Mrs. Jones. Pontrhydfendigaid; the household servants: Air. and Mrs Powell, Nanteos; Col. and Airs Davies-Evans, Highmead: Mr Bertie Davies- Evans, Mr Waddingham, Hafod; Mr. H. H. Herring, Llanafan Scl.o >1: Air and Airs Powell, Sunny Hill; Air. Wilmot Inglis Jones, Derry Ormond Sir Pryse Pryse and Lady Pryse, Gogerddan Mr. Pryse, Lodge Park; Air and Airs Murray, West Frongoch, West Frongoch Mine Company; Rev and Mrs J. F. Lloyd, Llanilar; Rev. Jones, Eglwysnewydd; The funeral arrangements were under the manage- ment of Air. Gardiner, estate stewart. The procession was marshalled by Air. Williams, the gardener, and Air. illiam Davies, Llwyncogau. The following were the bearersEdward Morgan, Birchgrove; Thomas Jones, Rest Cottage Elias Ishmael, Rest; David Jones, Rest Cottage; John Morgan, Rest: Llewelyn Evans, Rest Isaac Jones, Cross Inn; Morris Jones, Abermagwr; William Morgan, Aber- ddwynant; Charles Jones, Glynbwch James Evans, Penbont Cottage John Richards, Nantbyr Thos. Isaac, Lluestnewydd; Thomas Evans, Castell; James Hamer, Lodge Farm Henry Jones, Cwmnewyddion; David Jones, Rhydycochiad William Jones, Cwm- newyddion Evan Morgan, Penpompren; Jenkiu Jones, Tanrallt; Lewis Price, Tynyfron; John Davies, Trefriw Richard Evans, New Shop John Daniel, Tanrallt David Edwards, Dolfawr Robert Guthrie, Dolgwybedog; Hugh Jones, Wenallt Farm Jenkin Jones, Castell; William Fox, Penpompren; Thomas Hopkins, Nantbyr; John Parry, Maeslyn Cottage; J. Jones, Talgarth; J. Humphreys, Talgarth; James Hughes, Glanhaul Edward Evans, Lletnyr Henry Jones, Cwmbyr John Parry, Maenachdy; George Parry, Dre Issa William Evans, Alaesbanadlog; Edward Jones, Ffos; Llewelyn Owen, Tyndreunen J. Williams, Tymawr Outside the house, the hymn "Ynydyfroeddmawr a'r tonnau," was very impressively sung. The widowed Countess, accompanied by Miss Blanche and Miss Charlotte Prohyn (sister-in-law) appeared on the steps as the coffin was being conveyed from the house, and appeared to be greatly affected. The utmost sympathy was felt with her ladyship on all hands. The procession was headed bv the carriage containing the Bishop of St. David's, the Archdeacon of Cardigan, Rev. W. J, Williams, Vicar of Llanafan: and Rev. John Jones, Vicar of Ystrad Aleurig; which was followed by the carriage containing the nurses and Dr. Hughes, Llanilar (family doctor). Then came the following (.Ierg, ltcvs. 'J. F Lloyd, Vicar of Llanilar; J. T. Erans, Curate of Llanilar; Evan Jones, Strata Florida; J. P. Evans, Llanfihangel Creuddyn D. M. Davies, Tregaron Lloyd Jones, Derry Ormond J. D. Lewis, Pencarreg; and J. P. Griffiths, Pontypridd. The procession then went in the following order: deputation of old tenants, bearers, gamekeepers and tenants and labourers, the hearse, chief mourners, friends, house servants, general public, carriages. The following gentlemen walked in the procession:— Mr. Vaughan Davies, MP.; Mr. Hughes, Abermaide; Major Hughes, Alltwydil; Mr. Russell Cox, Ty Issa E. 1. Leir, Cwmcoedwig Air. Lloyd Hughes, Allt- wydd; Mr. R. J. L. Loxdale, Castle Ilill Air. Geo. Perry, Llydiarde Air. T. P. Lewis, Ffosrhydgaled Air. Herbert Hughes, Aberystwyth Air. George C. Williams, Ffynoncaradog; Air, Cornelius Howell, Sunny Hill: Air. F. R. 11 Roberts, Penwern (family solicitor); Mr. J. D. Perrott (County Treasurer). There were about 50 carriages and traps. Among those occupying carriages were Air. Edward Powell, Nanteos Air. S. H. Lewis, Nauthir Mr. W. Cottrell, Derry Ormond Air. R. C. Richards, Penglais;. Rev. T. N. Jones, Eglwysnewydd (chaplain of Hafod); Air. T. J. Waddingham, Hafod; Sir Pryse Pryse, (ioger- ddan Air. Jenkins, Hafod House Mr. Owen, Fron- goch Mr. David Davies, Ystrad Aleurig; Air. R. Arch, Strata Florida Air. J. Parry, Penllwyn Air. Davies, Gianystwith Air. R. D. Williams, 111. it C. Y.S. and Miss Williams, Aberystwyth Airs. Smith, Aber- ystwyth Mr. & Miss Alurray, West Frongoch Mr. D. Howells, Aberystwyth Air, and Mrs. Morgan, Larches. Carriages were sent from Tyissa, Penywern, Castle Hill, Abermaide, Lovesgrove, Llydiardau Nanteos, Glyn, JBryneithin, Derry Ormond, Hafod, Penglais, Gogerddan, Ffynon Caradog, Alount. Pleasant, Pont- rhydygroes, Hafod House, Larches (Aberystwyth). Among those present from Aberystwyth we noticed Messrs. Tom Griffiths, J.P., John Alorgan, J. P., and Als. Alorgan, E. P. Wynne, W. Davies (solicitor), J. Richards, W. T. Williams (South Terrace), David Lloyd (builder), and Airs. Lloyd David Evans (Queen Street), Supt. Phillips and David Howell The pro- cession must have been half a mile in length, [and it was estimated that there were about 1500 people present. The church is situate about a mile from the mansion, and it was a spectacle not easily to be for- gotten to see the procession slowly winding its way along the beautiful avenue of trees that stands mid- way. The following was the order of service at the church :—Sentences at Churchyard gate, and Psalm, Rev. J. Jones the Lesson, the Archdeacon of Car- digaii Hymn, "Bydd myrdd o ryfeddodau u Sentences up to end of Lord's Prayer, the Lord Bishop; Final Collects, the Vicar; Hymn, •• O fryn- iau Caersalem ceir gweled; The Blessing, the Lord Bishop. Mr. Cashinore (organist at Llanbadarn Church) officiated at the organ. The service, though simple, was very impressive throughout.
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Aberystwyth as a Winter Resort. We would call the attention of visitors and their friends who frequent watering places on the South Coast during the winter months in pursuit of health, to the claims of Aberystwyth as a first-rate resort for those who seek or need rest, pure and bracing air, and a climate of equable temperature. The natural advantages of the town are in this respect" incomparable, being situated due west, facing the Atlantic Ocean, and with the Plynlimon ranges at its back. sheltering it from the Northerly and Easterly winds. The prevailing winds are those from the West and South-west, which are bracing and invigorating, and, what is still more im- portant, the winter temperature is very uni- form, the range for last year being 9'3, which compares favourably with any seaside or inland resort in the whole country. There is scarcely any snow, and when it does occur it seldom remains long on the ground. The amount of sun- shine for the three months ending December last was actually higher at Aberystwyth than at Torquay. In addition to the natural advantages are two other things which have greatly enhanced the reputation of the town as a health resort, viz. the water supply, and drainage. The water supply is of the finest in the United Kingdom both as regards quality and quantity. Its source is a lake on the summit of Plynlimon (2673 feet high). Tlip drainage is complete in every respect, and the town is almost free from any infectious diseases of all kinds. Moreover, apartments are cheap here during the winter months, and the lodging-house keepers have better opportunities of doing justice to the visitors in that season than during the busy summer season.
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[FROM OUR OWN CORKESPOXDEXT.] London, Wednesday Afternoon MR. OWEN GLYX JOXES. Mr. Owen Glyn Jones, who lost his life last week on the Alps was one of the masters at the City of London school. He was Welsh by descent, his father hailing from Carmarthen and his mother from Merioneth. I believe he was closely related to Mrs. Mary Davies, the singer. Some years ago when climbing with Dr. Marshall, of Owen's Col- lege, in the Lake District, he had a narrow escape, but Dr. Marshall was not so fortunate and lost his life. Mr Glyn Jones had achieved a name for himself not only as one of the most intrepid of climbers but also in the field of science. It is sad to think that so promising a career has had such an un- timely end. THE DREYFUS CASE. The Dreyfus case plods wearily on. Generals and journalists, ministers of state, and country shopkeepers follow one another into the witness box. The whole affair is pitiable. On the one side stands the poor prisoner, son of a hated race, on the otfler side a great military despotism. Perhaps Dreyfus was originally accused and convicted out of some petty hatred or malice, but it is not he who is on his defence to-day, it is the honour of the French Army and its officers. Such are the fruits of militarism. It is a recurrence of the old maxim which brought about a civil war in England. "The King can do no wrong, only now it is the army can do no wrong." Not the least striking feature of the trial is the revelation of the secret service employed by our great Powers. It is disgusting to think that a Colonel Picquart, a man who can sacrifice so much for the sake of his honour, should be em- ployed to bargain with traitorous spies—a fine instrument for such dirty work. THE TRAXSVAAL. Will Mr Chamberlain force a War ? That is the question on everyone's lips. That lie is capable of doing it, there can be little doubt, but it will not tend to make him popular with the class of people he courts. He may achieve a momentary popularity with the extreme Tory party and the military element, but they will soon vanish when they are face to face in the House of Com- mons. What do the retired colonels and admirals think of Mr Powell Williams as Secretary of War or of Mr Austin Chamber- lain as Secretary of the Admiralty? If an unnecessary war is forced upon Eng- land through Mr Chamberlain's diplomacy, thousands of Unionists will necessarily be alienated and take advantage of the oppor- tunity to enrol themselves once more in the Liberal camp. Mr Chamberlain has always had a difficult team to drive, but a war against the Boer farmers will not make his task easier. SIR W. H. PREBCE. I see that Sir W. H. Preece is to be pre- sented with the freedom of his native town. Unlike many Government officials Sir W. H. Preece has not bound himself up in red tape and been content to let matters remain as he found them. During his tenure of office at the telegraph office great improve- ments have been successfully introduced and it seems rather a pity that just as he is bringing the Marconi system into promin- ence, the rule of the service which requires government officials to retire at sixty-five, should come into force. He has also brought the government department over which he presided into the closest touch with modern research and is one of the few government officials who hold high position in the different scientific societies. No man can have a higher reward than to receive the thanks of his native town, and the fact that Carnarvon fs not as large as Liverpool or Edinburgh does not affect the question. There will doubtless be some ill-natured grumblers who will jeer at the fact, but their opinion is usually rated at its true value. THE PARIS EXHIBITIOX. The Welsh exhibits at the Paris Exhibi- tion, especially those relating to Welsh Education, will be very interesting. I hear that Dr Isambard Owen is preparing a handbook on Welsh Education which is to be translated into French and German. It should prove satisfactory reading to every t-I Welshman. STONEHENGE. All lovers of antiquities will be glad to see the Government purchase the monuments at Stonehenge. Though nobody seems to know the object the monuments were originally meant to serve, that should not be an obstacle in the way of purchase. It is not improbable also that the work of Welsh and German scholars may elucidate the mystery. At any rate the study of Celtic folk-lore ought to bring us nearer the truth. On no such subject have such wild theories been formed from Morien backwards, and it is not improbable that the wildest theories are as near the truth as the sanest, for the monument is so old that we have no historical data to go upon.
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LAMPETER. FOOTBALI.The annual meeting of the Town Football Club was held at the Royal Oak Hotel, the club's headquarters, on Monday evening last, when Mr. S. D. Jones, Peterwell, occupied the chair. There were about 50 present. The following were appointed officers for the ensuing year:—President, The Mayor, Vice-presidents, all last year's vice-presidents were re-electetl with Mr. uamei IN atkins, solicitor, added to them; treasurer, Mr. David Jones, Old Bank; captain, John. Lovell, High-street; vice-captain, Charles Hughes, College-street; captain of second eleven, Willie Dicks Griffiths; general Committee, Messrs. D. P. Davies, S. I). Jones, T. O. Davies, Willie Davies, and D. J. Bowen; secretary, S. H. Evans, auctioneer. The last year's accounts, which showed a deficit of a little over L2, were passed, and the Chairman remarked that an effort should be made to clear this item this season. It was decided that the membership fee should be Is. The Secretary was was directed to apply to the Committee of the Carmarthen Football Club for the sum of R,2 8s., being amount of railway fare to Carmarthen due to the Club, which the Carmarthen Club promised to refund as they were unable to visit Lampeter for a return match. It was agreed that the Secretary should arrange with Miss Pudge, of the Black Lion Hotel, as to the field. The subscription list augers well as the Secretary reported that he already had received an anonymous postal order value 10s. 6d. from Leeds. TEMPERANCE.—-The fortnightly meeting of the branch of the C.E.T.S. was held at the Boys' School- room on Monday evening last under the presidency of the Hev. Daniel Jones, vicar. The President and Mr. D. Lloyd, Bryn, were appointed delegates to represent the branch at the forthcoming Conference to be held at the Imperial Institute on the 9th instant, the eve of the Church Congress meeting. Mr. D. Lloyd, Bryn, informed the meeting that he intended giving them a treat of tea, cakes, &c., in a short time, and the President said that it was his intention to invite the Hev. Ebenezer Lloyd, the Organizing Secretary of the Society in the Diocese to give an address on that occasion. Addresses were delivered by Mr. J. Worthington, Bridge-street, and Councillor J. Joshua Davies, the latter dwelling very strongly upon the pernicious habits of young boys smoking cigarettes and using bad language. Mr. E. P. Edwards, Eurfaen Hall, gave an excellent rendering of the solo, "Llongau Madoc," and Miss Lizzie Jones, Temperance House, gave a humorous and appreciative reading. The next meeting will be held on the 18th inst. In the month ot October it is proposed to hold the meetings weekly.
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BARMOUTH. H SAD NEWS.—The news of the deatn of Mr. Owen Wynne Jones, published in another column. wrati received here with profound regret. He was con- neeted with the place through relationship with Mrs. Griffith Owen, Porkington-terrace. AXXIVEUSAUY SERVICES.—The second anniver- sary services in connection with the English Congregational Chapel were held on Sunday. The He v. Z. Mather delivered interesting addresses to large congregations, in the afternoon on •' The greatest miracle," and in the evening on One in Brotherhood and Praise." OROAX KKOITAL.—An interesting and varied Organ Recital was given at the St, John's Church on Tuesday by the organist, Mr. W. H. Pvemont. Efficient help was rendered by Miss Eadie (violin). and Miss Eadie. (vocal). There was a large congregation. Appended is the programme— Afternoon; ''March Nuptial," W. H. Pyemont; Violin solo, '■ Reverie," Miss Emilv Eadie Adagio Trio for Two Oboes and English Hore. W. "~H. Pyemont.: Solo, '• There is a green hill," Miss Emily Eadie Sing unto God," W. H. Pyemont; Hymn; Violin solo, Nocturne No. 2," Miss Emily Eadie; Largo Symphony in G. and Festival March," W. H. Pyemont. Evening: "March," W. H. Pyemont; iolin solo, Adante, Miss Eadie; Fiute Concerts," W. H. Pyemont; Solo, O, Rest in the Lord," Miss Emily Eadie; Adante Grazioso," W. H. Pyemont; Hymn; Violin solo, '•Movement from Suite," Miss' Eadie; "Adante con Moto, and Hallelujah," W. H. Pyemont. The Proceeds were in aid of the Choir and Organ Fund. CONCERT.—-On Wednesday evening, a grand concert was held at the Assembly Rooms, under the auspices of the Barmouth Male Voice Choir, and assisted by Miss Lizzie J. Price, Soprano; Miss Jennie Jones, Contralto; Mr. H. Lewis, Alto; Messrs. Ellis M. Evans and G. W. Price, Tenors; Mr. J. Roberts, Baritone; and John M. Evans, Bass. The Rector presided. Great credit is due to the conductor, Mr. G. Griffiths, and the accom- panist, Mrs. David Jones, R.A.M., who did their part admirably.
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DOLGELLEY. M OWING to great pressure upon our space we have been compelled to hold over several eomnmnica- tions until next week. ORDINATION.—On Monday and Tuesday special services were held at Gwvddgrug Congregational Church, Pencader, in connection with the ordination of Mr. Peter Hugh Lewis, of Dollgelley, as Pastor of the Church. LITERARY SOCIETY.—The Committee of the C. M. Literary Society are busy making preparations for the coming session, and arrangements are made with several prominent men to deliver lectures- The officers for the coming session are Chairman, Mr. Hugh Roberts; Vice-chairmen, Messrs. R. Guthrie Jones and D. Caradog Evans; Treasurer, Miss Edwards, Coedevmer Secretary, Mr. 'Thomas ■ A PICNIC.—The young men belonging to Bethel Chapel arranged a picnic to be held on Wednesday last, on Garthmaelan Bach field, the proceeds of which went towards defraying the debt that remains on Bethel Chapel. A large number attended, and although the weather was not every— thing that could 1 e desired, a most enjoyable afternoon was spent by young and old. and a. substar.t.al sum was reaibe 1 towards the debt. THE LICENSES.—Although it was said that an appeal would be made in the cases of the Talbot Hotel and the Gwernau Lake Hotel: the licenses of which were refused at the Licensing Sessions, it is now certain that no appeal will be made. No notice has been lodged, and the last day that a. notice could be entered was Saturday the 2nd instant. EXTENDING THE BUSINESS.—Mrs. Arnfield, H Glyndwr, is gradually extending her business in every direction. Lately she has opened a new establishment at Pwllheli, where she is doing good business, and is patronised by the prominent gentry in the neighbourhood. PASTORAL.- It is now understood that the Rev. R. R. Williams, M.A., has accepted the call he received to undertake the pastoral duties of Towyn H English Presbyterian Church, and will commence H duty in the spring.
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SHIPPING NEWS.
SHIPPING NEWS. Of Local Interest. S.S. Glanhafren passed Beachy Head for Hamburg on the 6th. S.S. Glantivy on passage to Rotterdam. S.S. Feliciana on passage to Stettin. S.S. Glenvech on passage to Newport News. S.S. Birdosw-ald loading in the Tyne.
THE MARKETS.
THE MARKETS. ABERYSTWYTH. — MO.VDA Y. Wheat made 5s to 5s 3d per 65 lbs; barley, 3s 6d to 4s Od white oats,2s 9d to 3s Od black oats, 2s. 6d. to 2s 9d. Eggs, 8s 6d to 9s per 120; Salt butter, lOd to Is. per lb.; fresh butter, lid. to 1/1. Fowls were sold at I 3s 6dlto 4s Od per couple, chickens 3s 6d to 4s Od. Ducks, 4s 6d to 5s per couple. New Potatoes, 3s 3d to 3s 3d per cwt.
Family Notices
Births, marriages and Deaths. BIRTHS., JOKEs-17, Prospect-street, Aberystwyth, the wife of R. D. Jones, mariner, of a son. EVAss-3rd September, at Grays Inn Road, the wife of Evan Evans, tailor, of a son. MARRIAGES. JONES—CHAMBERLAIN—Sept. 6th, at the Registry Office, Aberystwyth, before Mr. William Jones, Mr. Edward Jones, Trefechan, to Miss M. J. Chamber- lain, Little Darkgate-street, both of Aberystwyth. BEX.IAMIN—JONES—Sept. 6tli, at the Registry Office, Aberystwyth, before Mr. William Jones, Mr. Wm. Benjamin, Tanycwarel, Llanrhystyd, to Miss Sarah Jones, of the same place. DEATHS. EVANs-31st August, Ann Evans wife of Henry Evans,. mariner, South Road, aged 48 years. AVILLIAlkis-31st August, Hannah Williams, wife of Isaac Hughes Williams, cab driver, irrinity-row, aged 62 years. FISHER-1st September, Elizabeth Fisher, widow of James Fisher, railway carrier, aged 75 years. ROWLANDS—1st September, David Rowlands, Cwm- hwylog Farm, aged 28 years. DAVIES—4th September, Morgan D;ivies, infant son of David Davies, Llanbadarn, cab driver, aged 14 days. WILLIAMS—At Poplar-row, Mrs. Williams, wife of Lewis Williams, aged 62 years. DAVIEs-30th August at 8, Lisburne-terrace, Kat:e, daughter of Anne and Evan Davies, aged 16 years.. Printed and Published by the Proprietor, GEORGE REES, at tiie **WkI,Sit GAZETTE" Printevies, Bridge-street. Aberystwyth, in the County of. Cardigan, Thursday, September 7th 1899,.