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LAMPETER. REVISION COLIIZT. -Mr.:H. Lushington Stephen lick a revision court at the Town Hall on Wednesday, the i3th inst., when the parliamentary and lllunicipa: lists of voters were revised. There was nothing oi special interest that took place and the court rose early. In the afternoon the revising barrister held a court at Llanfairclydogau. Mr. E. H. Davies, Aber- ystwyth, appeared for the Conservatives, and Mr. Thomas Harries, Llechryd, for the Liberals. TKMPKUANCE. The fortnighly meeting of the branch of the Church of Englanii Temperance Society was held at the Lower Schoolroom on Monday evening last under the presidency of the Rev. Daniel Jones, vicar. Addresses were delivered by the President, Rev. W. J. Evans, senior curate, and Mr. J. Worthing- ton, Bridge-street. Solos were al.;o given by Miss Herbert, High-street, and Mr. E. P. Edwards, Eurfaen Hall. The next meeting will be held on the 2nd. prox. CYCLING.—To finish up the Cycling Season of 1899 the Lampeter Cycling Club have decided to hold their Second Annual Cycling Carnival on Wednesday next (Agricultural Show Day), when prizes will be offered for the best fancy costumes (ladies and gentlemen), for the best illuminated machines, and also for the best decorated machines. The Mayor, Messrs. J. lv Lloyd, Brvn, and S. D. Jones, I'eterwell, have been appointed to act as judges. The meet is to take place at the Market Place. at 7 p.m., and the Committee invite all cyclists of the town to take part in the procession. The club are very prowd of the bugle presented them by the committee of the Aberayron Track Syndicate for the club's record attendance of 126 cyclists at their sports held on July 19th last. Let us hope that our worthy bugler, Mr. T. E. Davies, Bridge-street, i have "many a blow at it next season. A RECORD IttDE.-I)tii-in- the summer months attempts have been made by the cyclists of this town to establish records of covering the ground from Lampeter to Llanybyther, via Cwmann and Ileii- carreg, and home, via Llanwllen and Pwllgrafel, a distance of 111 miles. In July last Mr. E. P. Edwards, Eurfaen Hall, a very promising young rider, rode the distance in 40 minutes, whilst Mr. Tommie Bridgewater, a member of the Lampeter Cycling Club, in the early part of August last reduced the beforementioned record to 35 minutes. We are pleased to state that on Monday evening of last week our popular rider, Mr. D. J. Jones, manager of the Idris Cycle Works, Lampeter, succeeded in establish- a new record for the aforesaid distance by covering same in the remarkable time of 26 min. 30 2-5 sec., a record which, we believe, will hold good for some time to come. Dai John," as he is called, rode a 25 lbs. road racer of his own make, known as the Idris. The watch was in charge of Mr Dittws DaN-ies, Bridge-st reet. DEMISE.—Much regret was felt at the death of Mrs. Jane Jones the wife of Mr. D. W. Jones, of Uplands, in this town which took place on Friday the 15th inst. Mrs. Jones who was 52 years of age had been in failing health for some time, but bore her affliction with true courage and patience. The remains were interred at the parish churchyard on Tuesday the 19th instant in the presence of a large number of friends and relations. The chief mourners were Mr. D. W. Jones (husband), Mr. J. S. Jones and the Rev. 1). T. Jones, curate of Pontypridd (sous), and Misses A. and E. Jones (daughters), for all of whom much sympathy is felt. The officiating clergy were the Revs. Daniel Jones (vicar), Professor Robert Williams and Rev W J. Evans (curate). There were also precenf the Revs. T. R. Davies, vie r of LJamldcwi-hrcfl; J. I). Lewis, vicar of Poncarreg; T. M. Evans, head- master of St David's College School, and W. Glynfab Williams, curate of Lampeter. Several wreaths and floral tributes had been sent, among them being these sent by the following: Rev. T. C. P. Davies, The Vicarage, Brecon (nephew), Canon and Mrs. Camber Williams, Dr. Griffiths, Mayfield, Mr. and Mrs. S. S. Davies-Jones, Peterwell; Miss Claudia Ileslop, Terry House, Bowling Bradford (niece) Mr. and Mrs. D. Lloyd, Bryn; Alderman Amos Jones. Hope Street; Mr. and Mrs. David Davies, 8, Station-terrace Mr. W. J. Williams, and Miss Syhil Williams, Hen- faes House. Mr. David Davies, builder, Maesydder- wen undertook the funeral arrangements. SCHOOL BOARD.—THURSDAY Present The Rev D. Jones, M.A.. vicar, (chair- man) Rev. R. C. Jones, Mr. John Jones, and Mr. J. Ernest Lloyd. ADDITIONAL TEACIIER. It was resolved to appoint at the next meeting an additional teacher to be apprenticed as a pupil teacher at the Peterwell Girls' School. BOOK KEEPING. Mr. John Jones withdrew his motion in fa--our of the proposal of Mr. W. Lewis, the heaelmaster to in- clude book keeping in the time table for next year to be taken by individual children in the upper classes. I PRIZES FOR HITH.E KNOWLEDGE. The Clerk reported that hn had received from the Religious Tract Society six Bibles for pupils in the upper standards. Fifteen Testaments for those in the junior standards, and two Bibles of the paragrph kind for pupil teachersand probationers to thosc whom the examiners considered most deserving in Biblical knowledge. The thanks of the Board was tendered to Mr. Francis Peeke and the Religious Tract Society for their kindness in having provided the prizes. EVENING CONTINUATION SCHOCL. It was decided to start an evening continuation school under the management of the Board, and the Chairman and the Clerk were authorised to carry out the resolution. CONGRATULATIONS. Resolved that the congratulations of the Board be conveyed to Miss M. C. Hughes OIl her approaching marriage, and also the Board's thanks for the conscientious manner she had performed her duties during her twelve years service under the Board. TREASURER'S ACCOUNTS. The Clerk reported that £35 5s. had been received in respect of Fee Grant since the last meeting, and that there was a balance of Z122 lls. 3d. in the Treasurer's hands, but that the Overseers had not yet paid the first instalment of the last call which was due since 15th ultimo. The Clerk was directed to require immediate payment. DAMAGE TO PETERWELL SCHOOLS. It was resolved to give public warning that proceedings will be taken against any persons trespassing on or doing damage to the Peterwell School premises, and to appeal to the police to assist in the detention of offenders.

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