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-ABERYSTWYTH TOWN COUNCIL.
ABERYSTWYTH TOWN COUNCIL. A special meeting of the members of the above Council was held on Tuesday, at 10 o'clock, the Mayor (Mr. D. C Roberts) presiding. The other members present were Aldermen David Roberts and Capt. Boughton, Councillors C. M. Williams, J. P. Thomas, Isaac Hopkins, T. E. Salmon, E. H. James,' Robert Doughton, R. J. Jones, Mr. A. J. Hughes (town clerk), Mr. Massey (assistant clerk), Mr. Rees Jones, (borough sur- veyor), Mr. H. L. Evans (borough accountant). The'minutes of last meeting were read and con- firmed. CORRESPONDENCE. Mr. Jones, Talbot, wrote applying for permissioi to place a coal hole opposite the Hotel, similar t( those before the other houses. It was proposed by Councillor R. J. Jones anc seconde d by Councillor Robert Doughton, am passed that the matter be referred to the Fublic Works Committee, who should have power to act Ann Price, Gray's Inn-road sent in an applicatior for a site in Smithfield-road on which to erect a cow-shed. This matter was referred to the Finance Com. mittee. „ A communication was read from Mrs. Hariord, )- niie I I Falcondale, and Mr. Gwynne Hughes, Tregib, thanking the Council for the sum of £5 which they subscribed towards the Welsh Industries Exhibition, and also thanking the Council for their assistance. REPORT OF FINANCE COMMITTEE. The Finance Committee, consisting of the Mayor, Aldermen W. H. Palmer and Peter Jones, Councillors John Jenkins, C. M. Williams (chap- man), the Borough Accountant, and the Town Clerk, met on September 26th, and now presented their report. The labour sheets and bills due from the Corporation were examined and passed, to the amount of iP,360 18s. 8d. Half-year's interest .■. ora the following departments due from the Corpora- tion on the 10th October, were ordered to be paid Borough Fund Account £ 63 16s. Od.; General District,' £ 215 2s. 8d.; Waterworks, £ 193 9s. Id.; and Harbour Fund, Z108 lLs. Od. Total. E686 2s. 9d. The repayment was ordered of a loan of Z100 advanced to the Corporation by Mr. B. E. Morgan on the Harbour Account. This part of the report of the Finance Committee was adopted. MR. GIBSON'S BILL. The Finance Committee reported that Mr. Gibson's bill was again presented to them after being compared with the tender at the Town Clerk's office, where a large number of errors were discovered, amounting in the aggre- gate to about C5 15s. 4d. The Finance Committee instructed the Town Clerk to see Mr. Gibson in reference to the matter and report to the next meeting of the Committee. The Town Clerk read a letter which he received from Mr. Gibson, who stated that his charges for printing the agendas and abstract of accounts were correct? and that the corrections made in the charges for market toll books, time sheets, and burgess list are right. Mr. Gibson asked for the payment of his bill, which he said was consider- ably overdue. Councillor C. M. Williams proposed that the recommendation of the Finance Committee be adopted with the addition that the cheque for £ 74 14s. 4d. be drawn in favour of Mr. Gibson; that being the amount due after making the de- ductions, and that the amount in dispute be referred to the Finance Committee. Councillor Isaac Hopkins asked why Councillor C. M. Williams was particular with some persons and not particular with others. Councillor C. M. Williams: Mr. Williams is not more particular with Mr. Gibson than with others. It was my duty as chairman of the Finance Com- mittee to see that all bills were duly checked, and that is all I have done in the case of Mr. Gibson's bill. Councillor T. E. Salmon thought it would be better to let the Finance Committee to go fully into the whole matter. It was ultimately passed that the recommenda- tion of the Finance Committee be adopted, and that a cheque for the amount, as corrected, viz., P,74 14s. 4d., be drawn. HARBOUR COMMITTEE. A report was presented by the Harbour Com- mittee, held on 25th September, when there were present :-Councillors E. H. James, 1. Hopkins, Robert Doughton (Chairman), with the Boroutil Accountant. The only question under considera- tion was that of the Harbour Moorings, but it was deferred until the return of the Surveyor. Councillor Robert Doughton proposed the ad- option of the repoit of the Harbour Committee. which was passed. PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE. The report of the above committee, which con- sisted of Alderman Thomas Doughton, Peter Jones (Chairman), Councillors E. H. James, Robert Doughton, John Jenkins, Isaac Hopkins, with the Borough Accountant and the Town Clerk was heard." At this committee Mr. Richards presented a modified plan with respect to a door for the St. George's Hotel. The matter was deferred in order to confer with the Chief Constable. The plan of the Weston Vaults were considered, and the Com- mittee recommended that the same be approved of subject to a covenant being inserted in the new lease that the lock-up shop shown in the plan be not used as part of the licensed premises and that no communication between the lock-up shop and the rest of the premises be made without the Consent of the leases. Capt. Doughton proposed and after a long dis. Cussion it was finally carried that the recommenda- tion of the Public Works Committee be adopted. MARKETS COMMITTEE. Alderman Thomas Doughton, Councillor E. H. James (chairman), Robert Doughton, with the Borough Acconntant, members of the Market Com- mittee, reported that a letter was received from Mr. Studt applying for the use of the Smithfield Market for the November fairs, and asking the council to reconsider the price (P,7 7s.) and offer- ing £6 6s. The Committee regretted they could not recommend the Council to deviate from the the terms already given. The recommendation of the Markets Committee was accepted. LEASES OF PENMAESGLAS ROAD AND VULCAN STREET. The application by Messrs. S. H. Jones Parry, J. V. Colbv, and H. H. Vaughan for a renewal of the leases of Nos. 24 and 26, Penmaesglas-road, and 14, Vulcan-street, was referred to the Finance Committee, 'MR. GIBSON'S LEASE. 1n the absence of Alderman Peter Jones, "Councillor T. E. Salmon moved, and Councillor Isaac Hopkins secondedThat having regard to the reply by the Local Government Board to the Town Clerk's letter of the 15th October, 1897, with reference to the application of Mr. John Gibson for a renewal of premises No. 38, Terrace- road, the said application be referred to the Finance Committee for their consideration and ^Councillor C. M. Williams proposed that the the matter be not referred to the Finance Com- mittee on the ground that it had been fully discussed by that Committee on several occasions. Mr. Gibson simply had a sub-lease of the premises from the Rev. J. Edwin Jones and that being the the case he felt very strongly that it would be most unfair and unjust on the part of the Council to grant a renewal to any person other than the rightful owner of the premises which, in this case, was the Rev. J. E. Jones, and this was the principle upon which the Council had always acted in the matter of renewals. In no single case since the Council had commenced granting renewals had they granted a renewal to a sub-lesee in the position of Mr. Gibson and were the Council now going to introduce a new method in renewals by which the original lessee was refused a renewal .and to grant it to a person wno simply held the premises as a tenant with a lease. Mr. Williams pointed out that in paragraphs and articles written by Mr. Gibson, the public were asked to believe that there was no difference between this lease and other leases. It was also stated by Mr. Gibson that he possessed all the interest and held the deeds. If that be true that Mr. Gibson holds the deeds, there cannot be any 4ifficulty in granting Mr. Gibson an ordinary renewal inasmuch as if the deed are in his possession, he can surrender to the Corporation and secure a renewal. But has he the deeds ? I am not aware that he has purchased the premises from Mr. Jones and unless he has done so be cannot hold the deeds. If not he has not the necessary deeds to enable the Corporation to grant him a renewal. It is open for Mr. Gibson at any time as I understand to pur- chase the house from Mr. Jones. But that is a matter for him; what we have to consider is. whether it is fair that the Council in this case should grant the renewal to a tenant with a lease and paying a yearly rent or grant to the actual owner as we have done in all other cases, as you are all aware. Mr Gibson is trying to lead the public to believe that I have a strong persona feeling in this matter. That statement is entirely wrong and misleading. I have no personal feeline of any kind in the matter except that I am only anxious to do in this case what has been done ir all other cases, namely, that a renewal should only he granted to the person who had either built or purchased the house, and in this case Mr. J. Edwin Jones had the house after his father and held the lease to the last day. That being so I asked the Council seriously whether it was right to grant a lenewal to anyone but Mr. Jones, and I have no hesitation in saying that, in my opinion, it would be neither fair nor just; and I hope the Council would never grant it to Mr. Gibson until lie had purchased Mr. Jones' interest, and when Mr. Gibson does that he will get a renewal from this Council in a very short time. Councillor R. Doughton stated that he was of the same opinion now as before that Mr. Gibson had no claim whatever to ask for a renewal for a lease of his house as it was the property of the Rev. J. E. Jones. And if the Council did grant a renewal to Mr. Gibson to his mind it would simply be taking fiom Mr. Jones a house worth about F,500, That i would be very wrong indeed, and he hoped the ) Council would never do such an unfair act. Alderman Doughton said that he saw no harm in I a 'erriiig the matter to the Committee but he did not say that he held the same views now in refer- ) crce to the matter as when it was before the Council on previous occasions. i Councillor E. H. James said that as far as lie i could understand that Mr. J. Edwin Jones was the owner of the house, and the only person in a position to sell, and he had not altered his opinion Mrice it was discussed before, namely that Mr. Jones was the only person entitled to a renewal. Councillor J. P. Thomas asked the Town Clerk if he understood that Mr. Jones was the only person who could sell. The Town Clerk was understood to say that that was so. Mr. Hopkins said that Mr. C. M. Williams, Mr. Ei DOllghton, and others, had voted for a resolution i'tt all owners must apply for a renewal within six years of the expiration of the lease, that being so, Mr. J. E. Jones was put out of court. Mr. Doughton I did not. Mr. Hopkins I can prove it. The Mayor: If you do not keep in order I cannot continue the meeting. Mr. Hopkins I rise to a point of order (laughter). The Mayor: That is not a point of order, and unless you are quiet the business cannot go on. Mr. Hopkins: The meeting is not carried on properly. Mr. Williams (appealing to the members) Are you going to allow the Mayor to be treated like this ? The Mayor: I can conduct the meeting myself. Mr. Hopkins: I know you, Mr. Williams. The Mayor: Will you please conduct yourself properly. Mr. Hopkins: I can conduct myself as you. Mr. R. Douglitou This is it. Are you going to kick a man when he's down ? I am sure Councillor Salmon would not do that Mr. Salmon: Why name Mr. Salmon more than anybody else ? Mr. Hopkins: Let us be straightforward and honest. Mr. Williams: You are a bright one to talk (laughter). Mr. Hopkins: I want Mr. Gibson to get fair play. Mr. Williams rose to a point of order. Mr. Hopkins You sit down. Mr. Williams I am not going to be ordered by Mr. Hopkins. The Mayor asked Mr. Hopkins to confine himself to the matter before the meeting. Mr. Williams proceeded to make an explanation, when Mr. Hopkins interrupted him and called upon him to be upright and honest. Mr. Williams: Am I to put up with this man as if he is the only honest man in the Council ? Mr. Hopkins The public will judge. Mr. Williams If you have anything to charge me with I will discuss it. The Mayor said he did not anticipate any dis- cussion on the matter of referring the matter to the Finance Committee. Strong expressions of opinion had been given on both sides. He did not see that because members held different opinions that they should use strong language towards one another. He pointed out that in this case owing to Mr. Gibson holding the sub-lease that he was the only person in a position to improve the pro- perty. Mr. C. M. Williams stated that Mr. Hopkins was entirely wrong in referring to Mr. Jones' posi- tion, he having applied for a renewal long before the resolution of six years limit had been passed. If he had not done that the resolution might affect him. Councillor Salmon said that he moved that the matter be referred to the Finance Committee, as he was anxious as a new member to have all the information possible on the matter. He had already had considerable information from the chairman of the Finance Committee and would possibly get more again in the committee. The resolution was then put to the vote when it was carried to refer it to the Finance Com- mittee for consideration and report. STREET IMPROVEMENTS. It was resolved that Trefor-road, Lisburne- terrace, Lnvcden-road, Britannia-court, Chalybeate- court, Cambrian Cottages (Llanbadarn), and Trinity-court be renewed, levelled, paved,'metalled, flagged, channelled, and made good and lighted, according to the provisions of the Private Streets Act 1892, and that the expenses incurred by the Urban Sanitary District in executing the said works be apportional (subject as in the above Act) on the premises fronting, adjoining, or abutting on such streets. Councilor C. M. Williams expressed the hope that the Town Clerk would have the necessary notices drafted as soon as possible so that the improvement could be carried out without delay. The Council then went into committee to con- sider Dr. Harries' application for a lease of a plot of land to make a winter garden and lake.
CORRIS.
CORRIS. CORRIS RAILWAY DINNER.—On Friday evening, September 29th, the staff of the Corris Railway Company held its annual dinner at the Braich Goch Inn. The Company, numbering about forty, assembled at 8.30. A most excellent repast had been spread by Hostess Owen, and everyone did full justice to the good things provided. The following were present: Mr. J. R. Dix, general manager of the Corris railway Mrs. Dix, Miss Dix, Rev. R. J. Edwards, Dr. Jones, Mr. J. H. Thomas, Mr. E. E. Jones, Mr. W. Morris, Mr. H. Davies, Mr. R. Pattison, and many others. After dinner the tables were cleared and a free-and-easy smoker took place. The health of the Queen was proposed by Mrs. Dix, and duly honoured. The Vicar of Corris, in proposing prosperity to the Railway Company, said that the line was now one of which both Directors and staff might well be proud of. He spoke of the condition of the line before Mr. Dix came upon the scene. Wooden boxes, or trucks, were drawn up and down the line by means of horse power. A square hole was cut in one side of these boxes and through this the passengers admired the scenery en route. These apertures also served the useful purpose of admitting a little fresh air which was, no doubt, much needed, as generally the atmosphere inside rivalled even that of the Black Hole of Calcutta. The male section of the passengers indulged in a plentiful supply of Ringer," thus causing the millions of microbes inside to have rather a bad time of it. The rickety cars sometimes rolled playfully off the track and in this way added much to the enjoyment of those inside. The Rev. gentleman also bewailed the loss of numerous silk hats which had been badly bashed by the roofs of the cars in those troublous times. He forebore to mention the numerous bumps which had been raised beneath those unfortunate hats. He had great pleasure in saying that he bad always found every member of the staff most courteous and obliging (applause). Mr. Dix, on rising to respond, said it was his general custom to make a speech on such occasions, but he felt some- what drawn out by what the Vicar had said. He thanked the staff most heartily for the good work they had done. Their work had been faith: fully carried out, and no complaints had been made against them during the whole season. They bad had a record year. Never before had the traffic been so heavy. The railway actually carried 21,417 passengers during the month of August alone. During that month also no less than 4,132 people had been conveyed to Talyllyn Lake. He bad been for 21 years at Corris and during that time had done his best to further both the interests of the Company and those of the neighbourhood in which he lived (hear, hear). Dr. Jones proposed the health of Mr. and Mrs. Dix, and Mr. Dix suitably responded on their behalf. Mr. John Jones was then called upon for a song, but being of a some- what modest and retiring disposition, great persua- sive power had to be employed before he decided to comply. The next item on the programme was also a song by Mr. W. J. Edwards, porter at Corris station. His remarkable musical abilities had been long recognised by the staff, and he had been care- fully trained by a select committee, in the harness room, for some time previous to his appearance on this occasion. To accompany him, a special orchestra of two violins was organized under the leadership of Mr. E. E. Jones. Producing a some- what ragged and well-thumbed copy of music from his pocket he planted his back firmly against the wall, and proceeded to give full effect to the composition in hand. The company were invited to join in the chorus, but it proved to be of a too difficult and classical nature to be readily acquired. 1 Speeches were then made by Mr. Owen Davies and Mr. E. E. Jones, and songs were sung by Messrs. L Richards and Lloyd. Mr. W. J. Edwards again r favoured the company with a comic song, which produced great fun and laughter. The violin r obligato" was in this instance rendered by 1 Master Jones. The Chairman next called upon Mr. Richard Pattison, "express" driver to the Corris Railway, for a song, but lie excused himself on the ground that the traffic on the line had been so exceedingly heavy this season that lie had had no time to prepare one. The proceedings were concluded by the singing of the National Anthem, after which the company wended their way home, all being much satisfied and pleased with the most enjoyable evening which had been spent. Great praise is due to Mrs. Owen for the splendid way in which she catered for the comfort of all present.
ABERDOYEY.
ABERDOYEY. HARVEST THANKSGIVING.—The Nonconformists here held their services of thanksgiving for the Harvest on Monday last. Business was suspended, and the sei vices were well attended. POSTAL.—The letter-box at the Post Office here closes over three quarters of an hour before the de- parture of the mail train. Can any place, similarly s:tuated, boast of such a wide margin ? Perhaps the 11, ban District Council will look into the matter with a view to having an extension in the time of posting, as under the present arrangement the mails he at the station for twenty minutes waiting for the train. In previous years the margin between posting and the tram time was 35 minutes, which was ample. MINISTERIAL.—The Rev. J. D. Jones preached at the Tabernacle C.M. Chapel on Sunday last, for the first time since his appointment as Pastor. The rev. gentleman preached two powerful sermons, and there were large congregations considering the unpropitious state of the weather. ST. PETER'S CIILIRCH.-TI)e Harvest Festival in connection with this church was held on Friday last. 7 he Rev. R. Davies, Towyn, preached in English at three p.m., and the Rev. Morris Roberts, of Pen machno, in Welsh in the evening. The colhctions were in aid of the Church Diocesan Extension Funds.
ABERAYRON.
ABERAYRON. OBITUARY.—It is with regret we record the death oZ Miss Anna Rees, daughter of Mr. E. T. Rees, Mason's-row, which sad event took place last Sunday, a ter only about twelve hours' illness. The deceased w;is playing with her little playmates Saturday evening and expired midday Sunday. Much sympathy is felt with the bereaved family in their sorrowful loss. FOOTBALL—A match took place last Saturday in wet weather between the British and National Schools IV ted v. the County School Second on the county giound. The teams lined out at 2.30 p.m., Mr. Dewhouse, 13.Se., being entrusted with the whistle, while the County captain was busy arranging his men. "Minnow" led his gallant little pack to the field, and at once started play in fine fashion. After some even play the visitors pressed, and were soon seen to have the game in their hands, with a smat t pass from Minnows to Jack and with a fine rush the ball landed between the pillars, thus securing -No. 1. The County scholars now pressed steadily but with. OP it any scoring. When the sides were changed puother fine burst of play was shown by the visitors and landed another goal leaving the field victorious by two no nil. WEDDING.—On Tuesday, at the Tabernacle by the Rev. J. Thickens the marriage took place of Miss Ellen Jones, 7, ReRell- street, of this town to Mr. W. Davies. The bride was given away by Captain Dd. Jones, Pentwr, her uncle, and was handsomely attired in a sky blue dress trimmed with white silk with a white chiffon hat trimmed with ostrich feather and orange blossoms. The bridesmaids were Miss Mary Green Jones, Aeron View Miss Jones, 5, Quay Parade, (cousin), and Mrs. Morgan, Tabernacle-street, (sister), and were attired in grey poplin trimmed with passemterrie with hats en suite. All the town was gaily decorated will, flags and bunting, and the event was signalized by t he boom of cannons. Later in the day Mr. and Mrs. Davies left for Aberystwyth en route for Hull where the honeymoon will be spent. The brides travelling diess was of a navy blue cloth with a pale blue and a picture hat. The following is a list of the presents Bridegroom to bride, gold locket and chain; bride to bridegroom, cigar case Mrs. Lloyd, Alban-square, cheque Mrs. Jones, Aeron View, silver teapot; Mrs. Davies, Llanon House, set of tea service Mrs. Jones, confectioner, silver jam dish; j Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Davies, Poplar London, silver jam spooii Mrs. Davies, Black Lion, two table spoons Miss Davies, Black Lion, half-dozen dessert spoons Capt. Jones, Pentwr, pair of blankets; Mrs. Catherine Jones, Darkgate-strect, pair of blankets and [pair of orna- ments Miss Margaret E. Jones, London, counterpane; Mr. J. H. Jones, draper, pair of sheets; Mrs. Jones, 14, Alban-square, counterpane; Mrs. Thickens, Westoria, table cloth Miss Watkins, Oxford-street, table cloth Mrs. Jones, Quay-parade, drawing room lamp Miss Davies, Walton Villa, silver salt cellars Capt. Jones, North-road, bible; Master Gwilym John, litaengarw, silver cruet stand Miss Nellie Jones, Aeron View, pair of fancy mats Mrs. Owen, Water- street, cheese stand Master Emrys John, Blaengarw, hot water jug; Mrs. Jones, Victoria-street, water jug; Mrs. Gwalia Jones, Market-street, tray cloth Miss Evans, Oxford-street, jam dish Miss Phillips, Mason's-row, biscuit jar; Mrs. Daniel Williams, Regent-street, butter cooler, cream jug and sugar basin; Mrs. Thomas, Mason's-row, cheese stand; Miss Williams, Regent-street, flower stand Miss Davies, Quay-parade, tray cloth: Miss Mary A Davies, Quay-parade, table cloth Miss Jones, Peulla House, toilet covers; Mrs. Jones, Chalybeate-terrace, bed- room ware Mrs. Richards, Regent-street, tray and crumb brush Mr. and Mrs. John Morgan,jTabernaele- steeet, plioto,lcruet stand, and jam spoon Miss Jones, Alban-square, photo stand: Miss S. A. Jones, Llany- byther, salt cellars; Miss James, Regent-street, water jug; Mrs. Morgans, Regent-street, pair of ornaments; Mrs. Capt. Evans, Wellington.street, wine jugs; Mrs. Jones, Waterloo-street, pair of ornaments Miss Catherine J. Jones, 'Regent-street, table cover; Mr. Roberts, Manchester House, tray cloth and set of doyles Mrs. Jones, Victoria-street, butter cooler Mrs. Davies, Mason's-row, cream jug and sugar basin Mrs. Thomas, London, teapot and stand Miss Hannah Jones, Gambia, cup and saucer and cream jug Mr. Williams, draper, skirt Mr. D. R. Davies, Albion House, table clstli; Miss Jones, Alban-square, set of jugs ICapt Robertson, Regent- street, set of jugs. URBAN DISTRICT COUNCIL—THURSDAY. Present: Mr. D. Evans (chairman), Messrs. J. R. Evans (vice-chairman), J. Rees, J. H. Jones, J. A. Evans, John Jones (assistant clerk), and John Watkins (surveyor). The minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed. CORRESPONDENCE. A letter was read from the Clerk of the Board of Guardians intimating the Council to provide proper and necessary education to the deaf and dumb child, a daughter of Mrs. Ann Thomas, 8, Greenland-terrace, now a common pauper chargeable to the funds of the union, as was requested by the Education Department. Mr. J. R. Evans proposed, and it was carried that the matter should stand over until the next meet- ing when their Clerk would be present to explain them the matter thoroughly. WATER SCHEME PLANS. The Clerk asked the Council to appoint a place tc deposit the plans of the proposed water scheme for the inspection of any of the ratepayers inter- ested in them. Mr. J. R. Evans proposed and Mr. J. Rees seconded that they: be; deposited at the office of the clerk for one month, and to print circulars announcing the public to that effect. The pro- position was unanimously carried. RATES. The rates on the current half year were re- adjusted. Mr. J. H. Jones proposed and Mr. J. A. Evans seconded that they be as before, viz., Is. in the £ on the rateable value.—Carried. PUBLIC LIBRARIES. Mr. J. H. Jones said that it was the PubKc Libraries Act. 1892, that the Council were going to adopt, and which would be in force on the 19th of October. A month's notice having been given, to lodge any objections against it. STONES. Mr. J. R. Evans asked the Surveyor if he had a supply of stones in stock for the coming winter, to which Mr. Watkins replied that they had a very good stock, and that it would only be necessary to get but very few yards purchased: anywhere.
TREGARON.
TREGARON. NoTiCE.-Tlie "Welsh Gaaette" can now be ob- tained every Thursday -morning from Mr. T. W. Jones, Caron House, and Mr. David Evans, hairdresser, Chapel-street. MONTHLY MARKET.—The usual monthly market was held on Tuesday in wet weather, the field was only partly filled with cattle of various description, the prices generally ruled low, and many cattle were sent home. About 21 truck loads of cattle were sent away to various parts of the country. FOOTBALL.-It is with considerable pleasure that we hear that strenuous efforts are being made this year to place the Tregaron Football Club on a per- fectly sound basis. During the last two or three years the club has unfortunately been on the down grade indeed, it can be said that last year it reached the lowest depths. However, let us hope that the past history of the club will in no way hinder its success in the future. What is really wanted is the support of the townspeople, and given that the club is certain to flourish. Always generous, our squire of Sunny Hill, C. Le Brun Powell, Esq., like the true sportsman that he is, has promised the club the use of the Park to play on. A better playing ground could not be desired. The old warrior, Mr. Phil. W. Rees, has been prevailed upon to turn out this year again, and will act as captain. The back contingent of the team is very strong, and every one of them seems to be improving at every practice. The forward line is fairly strong, but the club would be pleased to find one or two strong and fast wing men. The fixture list is a strong one, and clubs who have vacant dates and wish to be included on the Tregaron Club Fixture list should communicate immediately with the Secre- tary. The first match takes place next Saturday, when Mr. Oakley Morris, of the London Welsh F.C., will bring down a team from the Ystrad Meurig district. The following will in all probability repre- sent Tregaron :—Goal: O. D. Rees. Full Backs P. W. Recs (Captain), and D. Davies. Half-Backs: D. Thomas, D. Lewis and D. Wiliiams, Forwards E. Le Brun Powell, H. Lloyd, H, Rees, D, Jones, and L. T. Jones.
MACHYNLLETH.
MACHYNLLETH. THANKSGIVING SERVICES.—On Monday thanks- giving services were held in all the Nonconform- ists chapels in the town. OBITUARY.—The death took place on Saturday morning of Hugh Pugh, son of Griffith Pugh, Aber- tafol, near Aberdovey, who died at the London- derry Cottage Hospital from injuries received on Friday morning, whilst following his occupation as miner at the Rhiwgwreiddyn mine. The deceased was attended uv Dr. W. R. Williams. The funeral took place on Tuesday afternoon at Pennal, aud was largely attended. DOVEY FISHERY DISTRICT.-Tlte B-ard of Trade have appointed Mr. Walter Edward Archer, chief inspector of fisheries to hold a public inquiry into certain bye-laws made by the Conservators of the Dovey Fishery Association. The meeting is to take place on October llth at the Town Hall. FOOTBALL.—The match between the Machyn- Iletli and Towyn teams at Machynlleth on Sat'u.- day attracted only a fair gate due in part to the weather, but most probably to the fact that neither team has been going strongly. Machyn- lleth had their first match to lose, while Towyn did manage to win their first game. The teams weie represented as follows-Macnynlleth Goal, D. A. Morgan; backs, W. P. Williams and Wm. Evans: h»lf-backs, Richard Humphreys, O. Morris, and J. O. Holt forwards, John Edwards, R. Hughes, J. Humphreys, E. Humphreys, and W. Vauf-hun Towyn: Goal, Jones; backs, Bob Evans and J, Jones; half-backs, Gladstone Davies, Williams, and Griffiths forwards, Braddy, G. Davies, Rees, E. Jones, and D. Lewis. Referee, Dr. DaNic-R. Play commenced at 3, and Towyn, winning the toss, played towards the town. Both teams settled down to good hard work, and the homesters having the best of the game managed to score the ti-,t goal through Vaughan. Three successive corners were yielded bv Ilaeliviillet 11 just about as quickly as the kicks could be taken, but the dogged pe •- sistence of the Towyn defenders had its reward in no more than a single goal being scored. Towyn being far the strongest team began to press hard and scored a goal through Braddy. The half time score being equal. The play again resumed, but the home team finding the visitors stronger had nothing to do but to defend. Some fine play was witnessed and in the last five minutes Davies and Lewis scored two additional goals for the visitors. The game ended in a win for the visitors, the final score being, Towyn, 3 goals Machynlleth, 1 goal. COUNCIL MEETING.—On Tuesday a meeting of the Council was held when the following Council- 0, s and officers were present: Mr. John Thomas (presiding), Messrs. D. Smith, E. Gillart, John Pugh, R. Gillart, J. M. Breeze, T. Parsons, and E. Rees. Mr. John Jones (Inspector and Surveyor), N Mr. John Rowlands (clerk), and Mr. D. Davies Williams (collector). A letter was read from Lord Henry Vane Tempest,regretting his inability of being present. A letter was read from Messrs. Freeman Hanbury & Co., asking the Council to supply ked)- ing in front of the Glyndwr Hotel. It was resolved that a granite kerb be supplied provided they made up the pavement. The Clerk reported that he had leceived notice from the Board of Trade that an inquiry would beheld here on the 11th inst. as to certain bye-laws made by the Board of Conserva- tors with regard to altering the minimum size of the mesh of nets and for catching salmon in that part of the district which lies above the Glandovey Railway Bridge, and a bye-law for altering the weekly close time for salmon, and also into a variation of the scale of licence duties on rods and lines used in fishing for salmon. A good deal of discussion took place. Some of the Committee were in favour of calling a public meeting to ascertain the views of the townspeople. But it was ultimately agreed to let the matter alone as the inquiry was public all had a right to attend and to take part. The Clerk was directed to write to the Inquirers asking them to report on its Sew- age Disposal Scheme to a meeting of the council to be held on the 17th.-Upon the recommenda- tion of the Finance Committee, orders were drawn upon the Treasurers for P,100 17s. lOd. It was resolved that the Clerk's bill of costs in lespect of legal work done in connection with the water supply scheme should be Ic considered by the Council on the 17th. The Collector reported that since the last meeting of the Council he had collected and handed to the Treasurer the sum of Z132 12s.; that the sum uncollected of the first instalment was 9,191 4s. 6d. It was resolved that the collector present to the next meeting a list of all in arrears.—The report of the Street Committee was read and adopted, a1 so of the Sanitary Committee.—It was resolved to supply the Governors of the County School with two rows of 12in. pipes for the purpose of draining the sewer running through the lower end of the fiel(I.-The Clerk was directed to write to the County Council for a reply to the letter sent apply- ing for a contribution towards the cost of repairing the main roads running through the town.—The question of house connections with the water mains was again discussed, and it was resolved that further consideration be deferred to the next meeting.
PENLLWYM
PENLLWYM A NEw BRIDGE.—A new bridge is to be con- structed over Melindwr, near Maesbangor. It will be a great boon to the neighbourKood. A stitch in time saves nine is a. good olil, proverb, it will, it is said, be verified in the erection of this bridge, OMISSION.—In our last weeks is.TOe the names of Misses Jennie Jones, Maesbangor, Gwladus J. Adams, and Mary E. Parry were omitted from the list of those that gave their services at the enter- tainment on September 19th. Miss Jenny Jones sang Y Golomen wen," Miss Gwladus J. Adams sang Canwvll fy llygad wyt tij" and Miss M. E. Parry gave a recitation, Y Gloyn i>yw." THE READING- ROOM.—This excellent establish- ment was formally opened on Wedhesday evening, September 20th. Messrs. John Morris, John Prys, Job Sylvanus, and Benjamin Vaughan were elected presidents alternately for the period during which the room will be open. Mr. Abram J. Pierce was appointed treasurer, and Mr. John Rees secretary. If we take for granted that Penllwyn district has the form of a circle, the situation of the Reading Room would be in that very point within the circle called the centre. That geometrical point is Dolypandy, which is better known in these days, perhaps, by the peculiar name Pentre Rhibyn. Thus it, is manifest that it would be impossible to have a better place, that is, a more convenient place. We feel quite sure that there will be no grumbling about it, but that every body will give it his most influential support. The room has been supplied with excellent books, magazines, and newspapers. It is gratifying to learn that most of these have been given gratis by the well-wishers of the Reading Room. We are told that the room is filled every night with persons that love the blessings of society. Here is an opportunity to develope talents.
DEVIL'S BRIDGE.
DEVIL'S BRIDGE. CONCERT.—On Friday evening, September 29th, a very successful concert was held at the School- room, in aid of the funds of the Calvinistic Methodist Chapel. Dr. Morgan, Pontrhydygroes, presided, and the following programme was per- formed :—Mr. Llewelyn Davies, Pontrhydfendigaid, the winner of the Bass prize at Ysbytty Ystwyth Eisteddfod, sang 0 rhowch i mi fy ngloew gledd;" A party from Trisant, under the leadership of Mr. Mathew Evans, rendered with good effect "'Rwy'n caru clywedyi hanes;" Mr. T. Amos Jones, R.A.M., the well-known singer in England and Wales, and a medallist of the Academy, sang Gwlad y Delyn;" Mrs. Jones, Llanilar (Ll-inos Morlais), gave Y penill adroddai fy nhad," and in respons to the encore sang My ft sy'st magu'r baban;" A duett, 0 agor fy llygaid," by Messrs. Morgan Ishmael and William Ishmael; Mrs. Harriet Morgan, Ysbytty Ystwytb, sang very sweetly "Bwthyn bach melyn fy nhad;" Quartette, "Bedd y dyn tylawd," by Messrs. John Davies, Ysbytty; David Morgan, Mynach; Miss Morgan, Mynach; and Miss Thomas, St. lago; The Rev. David Davies, Pontrhydfeadigaid, gave a very dramatic rendering ] of Merch y Cadben;" Duett by Mr. M. T. Jones, and Mrs. Jones, Llanilar, who were encored Mr. 1 T. Amos. Jones gave Nos Calan," and had to re- appear, and sang Aderyn pur;" -,Cenweli i Dduw," by the Trisant Party; Mrs. Jones, Llan- ilar, sang" Hen gadair freichiau fy mam," was encored and sang 'Rwy'n cofio'r adeg ddedwydd;" Mr. T. Amos Jones, Father 0 Flyuln," and was encored; Mrs. Harriet Morgan, Chwifio'r cadach gwyn; Ali-. Llewelyn Davies, Y baehgen dewr;" Mrs. Jones, Llanilar, Jeanette and; Jeanot." Mr. T. Amos Jones took the solo of 14 Hen Wlad fy Nhadau," and the chorus was heartily sung by all present. Miss Mary Lloyd, Pontrhydygroes, was the accompanist, and contributed largely to the efficiency of the singing.
LLANDDEWI BREFI.
LLANDDEWI BREFI. DYRCHAFIAD.—Llawenydd ca'on i ni yn y lie hwn ydoedd clywed am benodiad Mr. D. D. Williams, Abercoed, dydd Gwener diweddaf yn Broffeswr Amaethyddiaeth yn Ngholeg Aber- ystwyth. Y mae Mr. Williams yn fachgen ieuaaagc rhagorol, ac yn nn ag sydd wedi bod yn hyuod o lwyddianus yn ei yrfa byc1 yn hyn yn y gangen, ag y mae wedi ymroddi ei hun iddi. Y mae y-Q dal "swydd ar hyn o bryd mewn coleg yn Aspatria. Bydd iddo ddechreu ar ei waith yn Aberystwyth yn fuan. Ceir byr hanes o'i yrfa addysgawl mewn rhan arall o'r papyr hwn. Da gcnym gael ar ddeall i Gardi arall o Gymro gael ei benodi i swydd yn y Coleg yr un diwrnod. Eiddunwn i'r ddau bob llwyddiant, ac v maent yn sicr Q hono er gwaethaf crecliwen ambell i gracli o Sais rhagfarnllyd. CYFARFODYDD DIOLCHGARWCH.—Dydd Iau diweddaf bu y Methodistj^id yn cynal eu cyfar- fodydd Diolcbgarwch yn y lie bwn. Cynhaliwyd y cyntaf am 10 y boro, ar ail am 6 yn yr hwyr. "Chwiueuwyd ar yr organ U Miss Roberts, Caf- p wyd cyfarfodydd rhagorol, y cynulliadau lawer yn lluosocach nag arferol ar achlysuron o'r fath. Yn sicr, blwyddyn neullduol yn mhlith blynvddoedd ydyw y fiwyddyn hon. Casglwyd swm sylweddol yn y cyfarfodydd tuag at gael goleu yn ystod >y gauaf dyfodol. PRESENTATION.—A largely attended meeting was held at the Church school-room on Monday, Sept. 25th, for the purpose of presenting the Rev. Tom Jones, curate, with a valuable gold watch and chain, together with a purse of gold, on the occa- sion of his departure for Dafen, Llanelly. The Rev. T. H. Davies, Vicar, presided, who, in the course of his address, spoke in the most eulogistic terms of Mr. Jones' past services and of the loss which his friends and parishioners would sustain by the departure of so faithful and sincere a friend. Short addresses were also delivered by Messrs. David Jones, Frisk; Daniel Evans, builder, D. E. Evans, and the Rev. DI. Jones, C.M., who all le- gretted the severance of Mr. Jones' connection with them, but still wished him eve-,y success and pros- perity in his new sphere of influence. They spoke highly of the spirit and enthusiasm which he had infused into his work during his stay of three and half years in the place and also of his untiring devotion, particularly to the rising generation. The gold watch and chain, which were presented by Miss Gwenne Davies, the Vicarage, bore the following inscription: Presented to the Rev. Tom Jones by his friends and parishioners of Llanddewi Brefi on his promotion to the curacy of Dafen, Llanelly as a token of respect and esteem, Sept. 25th, 1899," whilst the purse of gold was pre- sented by Miss Mary Jones, Bronrlielem. Mr. Jones, who was deeply affected by these tokens of esteem, acknowledged his thanks in appropriate words with much feeling and in the tone of the most sincere gratitude. Misses Mary Thomas and Annie Jones, Messrs. Hugh Rees, B.A., David Jones, Dan Evans, and Jno. Lloyd, took part in the musical programme. The meeting terminal, el with singing Hen wlad fy Nhadau." cl
LLANILAR.
LLANILAR. PUZZLE —A correspondent sends us the follow- ing puzzle :—" Find the Llanilar School playground, especially the girls' We'll have a try next time we visit the village. BRAvo.-One of the dirty approaches to the village bridge has been metalled over. Put why not the other, and is it not about time the offensive tanning on the floor of the bridge be renewed. HARVEST THANKSGIVING SERVICES were held at Carmel chapel on Wednesday of last week at 9 a.m., 2 and 6 p.m. The meetings were more than usually attended. The Rev. W. M. Davies. officia- ted at the midday service. The harvest thanks- giving services at the Parish Church will take place week after next. MANY A TRUTH IS SPOKEN IN JEST.—Village Tub: Say, Longshank, what is the difference between P. C. Thirty-two and a Llanilar parish councillor?—Finger Post: That's a very easy con- undrum, Fatty. One writes P. C. before and the other write P. C. after his name.—V. T.: No, no, one does his duty and the other doesn't. Ha, ha I PETTY SESSIONS.—The Sessions were held on Friday, the magistrates being Messrs. T. J. Wad- dingham and G. Jones.—Before proceeding with the magisterial business, T. J. Wraddingham, Esq., stated I wish, before the business is commenced, to move a resolution that this Court desire to ex- press their deep sympathy with her Ladyship in her sad bereavement by the death of the Earl of Lisburne, and that the Clerk be directed to forward a copy of the resolution to her Ladyship. I may just be allowed to mention that ever since I have had the pleasure of sitting at this Court with his Lordship, and as long as I shall have the pleasure of sitting here, I shall regret his absence. He was always a just magistrate and always anxious to do what was right.—Mr. Griffith Jones, in seconding the resolution, said: I have not had the pleasure of attending here as often as my friend Mr. Wad- dingham, but I have had the pleasure, on several occasions, of sitting with his Lordship. He was a just magistrate, and always anxious to do right; and not only has this Bench suffered, but the County has suffered to a great extent. He was the owner of a very large tract of country on which many farmers lived, and to these he was a good landlord.— David Morgan, in the employ of John Morgan, Esq., timber merchant, was charged by John Davies. R.S.P.C.A., with illtreatinga horse. FiiiedE2and costs.—Mary Davies, Red Lion Inn, and John Williams, both of Llanrhystyd, were charged by Superintendent Phillips with selling drink to a drunken person. Mr. Hugh Hughes appeared for defendants. The summons against Mary Davies was dismissed, and John Williams was fined 40s. and costs for permitting drunkeness. MAE'R HEN GI WEDI EI LAUD O'R DIWEDD.- The inhabitants, especially the farmers, were glad and greatly relieved when they beard the welcome news on Monday that the canine scourge which had caused such losses by his midnight depredatory raids upon sheep, &c. (twelve sheep within the last fortnight), had been shot early that morning at Cefngraigwen Farm, whither he had been enticed by means of a decoy bitch securely fastened in an outhouse. Lights had been placed in the windows commanding a view of the farmyard, so that the expected visitor might be unmistakably seen and recognised by the four men armed with guns, who were stationed at convenient points. Hours went by, but the sentinels strained their eyes in vain for their guest. But about two o'clock a dark object is seen creeping stealthily into the enclosure. He hesitates, sniffs the air, then 'halts. Yes, it is he black and sleek, with his white breast. Keep cool, men. Take good aim. Wait till he reaches the appointed spot. Sniff, sniff. How cautiously he is crawling on, with a "qui vive eye on the lighted windows. Nearer and nearer he gets. Only one more step. He stops. A long sniff. Steady, men. He takes the fatal step, and—bang, crack, crack, bang. Bravo, hooray! His carcase at last. How fat he is.
LLANON.
LLANON. WEDDING.—A very pretty wedding was solemn- ized at the Llansantffraid Church, Llanon, on Saturday morning, 30th September, the contracting parties being Mr D. T. Morgan, Euston House,Llanon and Miss J. M. Davies, eldest daughter of Capt. and Mrs. Davies, Rose Hill, Llanon. The nuptial knot was tied by the Rev. D. Lewis, vicar of the parish. The bride who was charmingly attired in slate colour cloth, trimmed with white satin and silver guipure, picturesque hat to match with white chrysanthemum tips, wearing a gold watch and ohain, the gift of her father, and gold brooch the gift of her mother, was given away by her grand- father Captain Davies, Rosland, The best man was Mr. Jones, National School, Aberayron. The bridesmaids were Miss Morgan, Cnwcyddwyros, Llanrhystyd, sister of the bridegroom, Miss Jones, Rosland House, and Miss Dorothy Davies, sister of the bride, there were also present at the wedding, Mr. Morgan, brother of the bridegroom, Mr. Cecil Davies, brother of the bride, and Mr. Thomas, postmaster, uncle of the bride. After the ceremony wae over, the happy pair drove to the bride's house where a sumptuous breakfast was partaken of. Among those present at the breakfast were:—Mrs. and Miss Dora Jones, Rosland House; Mrs. and Misses Evans, Commercial Inn Mrs. and Misses Thomas, The Post Office; Mrs, and Misses Evans, Swan Inn; Mrs. and Misses Jenkins, Enkrateia House Capt. J. Jenkins, Ceylon House; Capt. and Mrs. Davies, Clarovine House; Mr. J. Davies, Cambrian Stores; Mrs. and Misses Jones, Troedy- rhiw House: Mrs. Evans, Little Cottage; Mrs. Jones, Penllyn; Mrs. Williams, Gwastod; Mr. Richards, Euston House; Miss Jenkins, Millet Park; Mrs. Davies, Picton House; Mr. J. D. Thomas, Belmont House; Master Sinnett Richards, Pantteg Mr. J. L. James, Arvon House; Mr. E. M. Richards, Glanmorfa; P.C. Thomas, Penllyn Villa; Mr. T. D. Evans, Lunaria House Mr. D. L. Jenkins, Eskrateia House. Great interest was taken in the event, the village being en fete with flags, banners, etc. In the afternoon, the happy pair left amid the best wishes for Aberystwyth, en route for Cardiff,where the honeymoon is being spent. j < The following is the list of presents: Bridegroom « to bride, a handsome clock; bride to bridegroom, gold scarf pin Mrs. Davies, Rose Hill (mother of bride) cheque and dinner and tea service Captain Davies, Roseland House (grandfather of bride), cheque; Mrs. Jones, Rosland House, cheque; Capt. Jenkins, Ceylon House, cheque; Mr. and Mrs. Thomas, Belmont House, cheque; Capt. and Mrs. Davies, Picton House, cheque; Mr. Johnnie Davies, Rose Hill, cheque Misses Jenkijos, Millet Park, diess length; Mr. P. C. Thomas,. Penllwyn Villa,. cheque; Mr. Jones, National Sebool, Aber- ayrou., cheque; Mrs. Jones, Cadivor Villa, counter- pan; Mrs. Davies, Clarovine Houso, counterpane Mrs, Jones, Penllyn Villa, counterpane; Mrs. Jenkins, Kensington House, cotyaterpane; Mrs. Jones, Carlton House, pair of sheets; Mrs. Jones, Troedyrhiw House, pair of sheets Mrs. Rowlands, Pantanamlwg, pair of sheets Miss Jones, Temper- ance House, set of pillow cases and silver fish fojk; Miss Gwendoline Davies, Rase Hill, handsome centre table; Mrs. Jones, Vigilant House, table- cloth Mrs. Evans, Swan Inn, tablecloth; Mrs., Jenkins, Albion Cottage, tablecloth Miss. Jones, Dauntless House, towel and handkerchitf case; Miss Jones, Rosland Hovise, silver teapot; Mr. D. Sinnett Davies, Rose Hill, silver coffee pot; MiSs Dorothy Davies, Rose Hill, breakfast set; Mrs. Jenkins, Enkrateia House, chamber set; Miss James Ontario House, trinket set; Mrs. Evans, Little Cottage, reading lamp Miss Morgan, Cnw- cyddwyros, Llanrbystryd, set of Japanese traps; Mr. J. Morgan, Cnwcyddwyros, set of carvers; Mrs, Williams, Gwastod, fruit plates and breakfast cruet; Mrs. Richards, Pantteg, cheese stand and bread dish; Mra. Evans. Commercial Inn, butter cooler, Japanese pipe, bracket and tobacco box Misses Evans, Commercial Inn, pair of ornaments; Miss Jones, Birmingham House, brass fire irons; Misses Joues, CledfW Qottftgo, pair glass flower epergne; Misses Jenkins, Arddborv, pair of glass flower vases; Master Cecil Davies, Rose Hill, silver cruet stand; Miss Davies, Belmont House, set of jugs; Miss Davies, Enkrateia House, pair of ornaments Miss Evans, Swan Inn, biscuit casket: Miss Rees, Tverwn, teapot; Miss Beckett, Denver House, afternoon tea set Miss Morgan, Felin Maesgwyn, breakfast cup and ink stand Miss Davies, Salop House, sugar bowl and cream jug; Miss Katie Thomas, Belmont House, teapot and stand to match; Miss Jane Sinnett Thomas, Bel- ment House, pair of fancy salt cellars Mrs. Davies, Salop House, butter cooler.
LLANYBYTHER.
LLANYBYTHER. BAPTISMS.—Last Sunday evening the Rev. H. J. James preached to an unusually large congrega- tion. Later in the evening five members were baptised, and received full members of the church. ORDINATION SERVICES.-—Mr. Davies, the pastor elect of the Rhydvbont chapel and successor to the Rev. J. J. Jones, B.A., Pwllheli, was ordained on Monday and Tuesday, when services were held at the chapel. THE MUZZLED DOG AND THE WATER RAT.— Some very interesting sport was witnessed a few days ago on the banks of the river Duar, near this place. It appears that a fox terrier (muzzled of course) had scented a water rat in a field adjacent to the river. In a twinkling he was in full chase, and tumbled over a deep precipice, quite forgetful of his being muzzled, and found himself on the banks of the river just in time to see his prev taking to the water—a deep pool under the Glan- duar wooden bridge. In the dog plunged, and here some most interesting sport was witnessed. Both rat and dog were vicing with each other in the art of dodging. The rat seemed to enjoy itself by the way it dodged the thumping of its muzzled pursuer. Each time the rat showed itself above water mark, the dog could do no more than give it a lick and a promise." At last the dog became frantic and brought its fore paws into requisition. He plunged upon the rat; but unfortunately the splashing ot the water assisted the rat to make its escape to some stone masonry adjoining the river. One of the eye witnesses expressed himself—that the rat in its lair actually grinned at the dog, as much ast o say, "I live to fight another (lay, aiii to increase and multiply." Charlie seemed to nod in exchange, as much as to infer Let me have another chance with this blooming muzzle off." The brave dog already holds the record for destroying rats, titchets, and polecats, and seemed evidently in dismay at being nonplussed in this manner. Had the owner of the dog been present at the start to unmuzzle, doubtless Charlie would have a different tale to record. The dog is a true descendant of one of Neuaddfawr fox terriers. When will any of our public men stand up and plead for the emanci- pation of the canine tribe 1 Fears are already being entertained that during the winter months many districts will be infested and over-run with rats.
LLANBADARN.
LLANBADARN. -NOTICE.-The "Welsh Gazette" is on sale at this village at Mr. Simons, the Post Office, every Thursday morning. PETTY SESSIONS-THURSDAY. Before Dr. Morgan (in the chair), Major Hugh Lo/isall, Captain Bray, R. Ellis Morgan, David Thomas, Thomas Griffiths, and Thomas James, Esqrs. MOTOR CAR.—David Doig, motor car driver, Queen- Street, Aberystwyth, was summoned by Supt. Phillips, for driving a motor car on the highway at Gogkian on September 9th.Mr. W. P. Owen appeared for the clefence.-P.C. Powell stated that about half past two in the after- noon of Sept. 4th he-saw the defendant driving a motor car through the village of Goginan at the la-te of 15 or 18 utiles an hour. He had previously leceivedcompliairtrs.—Cross-examined by Mr.Owen: Witness said he had seen a motor car many times. Ihere were about) half a dozen passengers in it on the day in question, including one little girl. He di-i not shout to the defendant as he went past because he had no time. There were some people standing on the road who hadjust time to clear out of the way.—Mr. Owen Do you seriously want the Magistrates to believe that thev wTcre going at the iate of 15 or 18 miles an hour ?—Witnesss Yes. Would you be surprised to hear that the machine c--tii't go more than seven miles an hour?—Every- body was reckoning then that it would be in town in 20 minutes.—Mr. Owen having addressed the Bench, called the defendant, who stated that for 2/months he had been engatged by Mr. Hollier as a diiver of the motor car. He always regulated the speed in accordance with the rules. Theie were only fonr rates of speed when the machine was working, viz., 2-6, 5-1, 7 4, and 10 5 miles per hour, and it was not able to go at a higher rate when under control of the engine unless going down hill. He was driving it the third speeci-7-5-ori the day in question. There were four girls and a gentleman in the car. The machine was absolutely under the control of the engine, and he could pull it up in less than its own length. (He bad strict in- structions to go steadily that day because of those in the car. It took him an hour and 35 minutes to reach Aberystwyth.—A fine of ZI and costs was imposed. BLACK LION INN.—The adjourned licensing sessions were held to-day. Mr..W. P. Owen applied on behalf of Thomas Jenkins for a renewal of the license of the Black Lioni Inn, Llanbadarn, as to which a complaint was made at :the annual licensing sessions.-The police offered no objection, and the application was granted. The application for a license- for Constitution Hill will be found reported in another column.
BALA
BALA REVISION COURT.—Mr. Colt Wiliiams, revising barrister, was in attendance at the Town Hall on Monday last. The voters' lists were all approved. No objections were offered. PRESENTATION.—On Tuesday last,, at the Tynybont Church, the Rev. T. T. Phillips^. B.D., pastor, and Mrs. Phillips were the recipients-of a valuable silver tea service, presented to them by the members in commemoration of their recent marriage, and as a token of the great esteem in which they- are held. LLANYCIL AND BALA U.D. SCUIOOL BOARD.-Tlie monthly meeting was held on Tuesday last, Dr. Hughes in the chair. The Headmaster's report on Bala School showed the attendance during the month to be 86 per cent. of the number OIL registers. There was a decided improvement in the attendance of those boys who appeared before the Board at their last meeting. Since the last meeting a scholarship examination had been held in connection with the Bala Intermediate Schools, and both George Tinsley, Frongach, and Goronwy Owen, Bala, pupils of this school succeeded in obtaining a scholarship. The Board expressed their pleasure at this result.—A report was read from the School Attendance Officer confirming Mr. Owen's report, and. further stating that the attendance was improving all round.-An estimate for desks, &c., for Maesjrwaen School was considered, and it was resolved to leave the matter in the hands of the Clerk and Mr. Evan Jones, with full power to act.—It was decided roleave the matter of procuring a cupboard for Bala School in the hands of the Chairman, Dr. Williams, Mr. Evan Jones, and the Clerk.—An application from the Bala School cleaner for an increase of salary was deferred for consideration to the next meeting. PETTY SESSIONS.—On Saturday last, before Colonel Evans Lloyd, Messrs. John (Williams, John Parrv, and Evan Jones. David Jones, Tuhwntirafon Llanuwchllyn, was charged at the instance of P.C. Davies with being drunk and disorderly in Pandy- road, Llanuwchllyn, on the 12th September. De- fendant did not appear. P.C. Davies proved the case, and a penalty of Ss. and 7s. 6d. costs was im- posed.—Inspector Morgan.. Bala, proved a case of drunkenness against Robe-rt Jones, of Fachddeiliog, near Bala. The. offence- was committed in High- street, Bala, on the 12th September. Defendant was mulcted in a penalty of 5s. and 7s. 6d. costs. The Jury Lists for the several parishes were examined, allowed, and signed.—An application made by Mr. R, U. Jones, Moupt-place,. for a certificate exempting him from having his child, Reginald Puleston, vac- cinated was granted., LLANFOR SCHOOL BRD.-At an adjourned meeting of the Board held on Saturdav last. under the nresi- dency of Mr, W. T.. Rowlands, Miss Kate Edwards, of The Smithy, Maerdy, Corwen was appointed Is Assistant Mistress, at Sarnan School to succeed Miss Sarah Lloyd. COUNTY SCHOQ&S.-—A meeting of the Managers was held on Thursday last to receive the results of the Scholarhip Examinations recently held in connection with the l}oys.>' and Girls' Schools. It was decided to award full scholarships to Arthur E. Morris, Llan- uwchllyn Boards School: 'George Tinsley, Frongoch, Bala Boaffd School. A half scholarship was awarded to Aneuiin Owen, Llandrillo Board School. Girls' School Scholarships were jawarded to R M. Paddock, Corwen Edith Williams, Corwen Caroline E. Ruddy, Llandderfel; Maggie L. Jrnes, Nantiycyrtiau, Cwm- tirmv^ch Board School; Kate Anrj Evans, Corwen; Sarah Wynn, Corwen Naomi Owcrj4 Corwen. THE THEOLOGICAL COLLEGK.—are glad to under- stand that there are now 35 students at this College and 48 at the Preparatory SchooS>—the largest number of students seen here at the sarae time. As a result of the recent Entrance Examination the following have been admitted:—Graduate Candidates: As a rule these candidates are only expected to sit for one subject, namely, a knowledge of the contents of the New Testament. The naoanes are arranged alpha- betically W. T. Ellis, B.A.. Pwllheli; Thomas Hughes, B.A., BrynyrefaU, Anglesea Thomas. Owen, B.A., Tanycysyllte, Flintshire; R. Salin Roberts, B.A, Penygroes; Oscar S, Symond, RA., Towyn J. Bennett Williams, B.A., Llanrhaiadr, Denbigh. The following candidates passed the Entrance Examina- tion and are placed in order of merit:—Edward Pierce, Salem, Meifod; E. L. Roberts, Acrefair; J. Ellis Jones, Tauygrisiau; D. C. Parry, Colwyn Bay; J. C. Rowland^ Holyhead J. Williams, LlanllechiS E. Sidney Aforriis, Llanllifau, Montgomeryshire Robt Lewis, Adwy'rclawdd; W. J. ;Williams, Dolwydd- elen; Hugh Jones, ArnefenL The sixth on the list is an Independent, and is the second student who has l>(' admitted from that denomination. In addi- tion. to the persona above mentioned, William Jcxnes, B\ylan, was also admitted on the medical testimony of M inability topjepaTe for the all' and s.t\t%-fI!ÇW.ry testimony of his attainments from his previous teachers. The Pierce Entrance scholarship of the value of £ .50 was awarded to W. T. Eliis, B.A. The Charles-Scholarship of £.15 (ccnfincd to students from Merionethshire), was awarded to Oscar S. Symond, B.A. Another Charles" Scholarship was awarded to G. E:;is Jones. The1 Griffith Roberts' Scholarship of £10 (confined to student from Arfon or Eifion), was awarded to R. Silin Roberts. The Rev. J. Puleston Jones, M. A., centered uponhis duties at the College last week. ORGAX RECITAL.—A grand sacred r-^n^ert and organ recital was given at the Tegid chapel on Friday last, being the third held since the opening of the new or-an. The spacious edifice was as usual thronged with an appreciative audience. As artistes the committee were fortunate in securing the services of Mrs. Mary Davies, London; Mr. G. Jones (Gutyn Eifion): Mr. Richard Jones, Llanfrothen while Mr. Harry Evans, I.R.C.O., Merthvr. ablv presided at the organ. the universal opinion of the audience was that they had been treated to a programme of unusual musical merit. The concert proved an unqualified success, and the recital contributed by Mr. Evans completely enchanted the audience.. We are glad to understand that financially also the concert was a decided success. The following was the programme gone through: Congregational tune, "Malvern"; overture, "Ruy Bias," Mr. Harry Evans. F.R.C.O.; solo, "There is a Green Hill," Mr. Richard Jones; air, "Angels Ever Bright and Pair." Mrs. Mary Davies: finale, "From the Flute Concerto," Mr. Harry Evans, F.R.C.O.: solo, Oleuni Mwyn," Gutyn Eifioi-i (a) Cantilene (b) "Toccata in G," Mr. Harry Evans, F.R.C.O.; solo, "The Better Land," Mrs. Mary Davies grand dramatic fantasia, Mr. Hai-i-v Ei-niis, F.R.C.O.; Duett, "Flow gently, Deva," Messrs. Gutyn Eifion and Richard Jones: (a) "Andante in G," (b) Triumphal March," Mr. Harry Davies, F.R.C.O.; Solo, "But who mny Abide," Mr. Richard Jones; Solo, "I know that my Redeemer liveth, Mrs. Davies; Fantasia on the Hymn Tune, "Crugvbar," Mr. Harry Evans, F.R.C.O. Solo, "Holv City;" Solo, "O Fryniau Caersalem," Mrs. Marv" Davies; "Imperial March," Mr. Harrv Evr.rs, F.R.C.O.; Congregational tune, "Old Hundredth." CYMANFA GANT.—The Annual Singing Festival in connection with the Independent Churches of Penllyn and Edeyrnion was this year held at Llandderfel, on Thursday last. There was a large muster of Con- gregationalists from each church in the combined districts, and successful results were attained. The afternoon meeting, which commenced at 2 p.m., was opened in the usual manner by the Rev D. Roberts, Llanuwchllyn. Mr. D. W. Lewis, F.T.S.C., Jiryn- aman, the conductor, then was given charge of the meeting, and in a masterly style conducted the con- gregation through the following hymns, &c., "St. Agnes." "Prospect," spoll I., Aylesbury," Cruger," chant" Beckwith," amhem Y mae. afon." The meeting was presided over by Mr. W. T. Row- lands, Tanycoed. During an interval addresses were contributed by the Rev. T. T. Phillips, B.D., ;>nd Mr. W. T. Rowlands. An Orchestra comprised of Misses Hughes, Dollgelley: Miss Jones, Llanuwchllyn; Miss Dakin, Miss Evans, Miss Ruby Wylde, Messrs. O. Hughes, David Hughes, and Urias Jones, liettws, rendered excellent aid to the singing. The meeting was brought to a close by Mr. D. Miall Edwards, B.A. The evening meeting was commenced at 5-50 p.m. Rev. T. T. Phillips, B. n., opened, and Mr. Jones, late Coedmoelfa, presided. After an appropriate address from the chair the following hymns were sung, "Trelech," "Castle Square," "Bryngwyn," "York," "Alexander," "Atonement," "'Tydfil," "Dyrfryn Baca," chant "Felton," anthems Y mae afon" and "HuddersDeld." The congregation sung the old hymn "Dyffryn Baca," and the anthem "Huddersfield" with such spirit that thev were called upon to repeat several times. Messrs. W. Foulkes Jones, Corwen J. Parry Baia L. J. Davies, Llanuwchllyn, delivered interesting addresses. At the clc3e of the meeting a cordial vote of thanks was passed to the orchestra for their able services and to all others who had contributed to the success of the meetings.
TOWYN.
TOWYN. THANKSGIVING SERVICES.—The annual Thanks- giving Services of the different. Nonconformist chapels in the town were held on Monday, and were well attended. INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL.—This week we have nine more names to add to the successes of this school. The following have recently been success- ful in obtaining the Senior Certificate of the Central Welsh Board:—Lizzie Wynne Richards, Annie Catherine Pugh, Maggie Owen, Winifred Conn, David James Roberts, Edward Jones, John Hughes, Taliesin Edwards, and Humphrey Hughes. FOOTBALL.-Oil Saturday the Towyn Rovers paid a visit to Machynlleth, to play their first match with that team. The Towyn team were minus several of their best players, but in spite of that they managed to come off victors by 3 goals to 1. Gladstone Davies, one of the Towyn team, has been asked to play for Aberystwyth next Saturday in their Combination ma'Lch with Chirk.—The Towyn Intermediate School team journey to Dol- gelley next Saturday to meet Bala County School team. In all their previous matches with Bala School, the Towyn boys have been victorious, ex- cept on one occasion. THE BOERS AND THE JINGOES.—On Wednesday evening, last week, a largely attended meeting was held at the Assembly Rooms, under the presidency of Mr. J. Maethlon James, J.P., to protest against going to war with the Transvaal. The principal speaker was Mr. O. M. Edwards, the member for the county.—The Chairman said they had come together that evening to consider the very grave question which occupied the public mind at the present time. They would have the privilege of listening for the first time to what their member of Parliament had to say on the matter. He pre- sumed that they all had their opinions on that matter and some of them held different opinions, but he hoped they would give a patient hearing to Mr. Edwards. There was no occasion for any feelings to run high in the matter because the question was not a party question and even the leaders of the Liberal party disagreed upon it. They might ask what was the use of holding a meeting "at this present stage ? He thought it was well that at a grave crisis such as this one that the Government should know the true feeling of the country in reference to the matter, and it was for them that night to show whether they approved of the idea of going to war against the Transvaal. Mr. O. M. Edwards on rising was received with loud applause. Speaking in Welsh, he said he was glad to appear before the electors of Towyn that night for the first time in his life. The occasion was one upon which a very grave and difficult question was before the country. It was not necessary for him to tell them that that question was-lvas Britain, Christian Britain, going to war with another Christian country and a very much smaller country ? He was aw are that t here were two opinions upon that question and he had come there that night to give his own opinion. He had not come there to criticise nor to ridicule other people's opinions. Still, there were some questions upon which they all agreed and he was sure they would agree with him that night when lie said that it would be a folly and a crime for that country to go to war in order to gain an object which it was possible for them to attain by fair and peaceful measures (applause). He feared that there were some people in that country who were clamouring for war without ever having realised what war meant—without ever having contemplated the terrible consequences which followed in its train. Tt was that class of neople that hooted down the speakers at Trafalgar Square the other day (hear, hear). He (Mr. Edwards) thought that the Boers deserved of Great Britain all the consideration and patience they could give them. The Boers were the descendants, partly, cf the Dutch who twice at least offered to liberty its only home on the Continent of Europe. They were the descendants of the people who had saved England at more than one period in her history from despotism. They saved England from having its Protestantism crushed at the time of the Spanish Armada, and it was William the Third, the Dutch Stadtholder, who gave England the Toleration Act (applause) England had, he thought, badly recompensed the descendents of this Dutch House for their services to this country and to Europe. We had driven them from Cape Colony to Natal, and from Natal to the Transvaal, where they at last stood at bay, and in 1880 beat us in a fair fight. Of course, England could easily have crushed them, but we gave them peace and a recognition of their independence. Why ? Because Mr. Gladstone and Mr. Chamberlain saw that what South Atrica wanted was peace. They saw that with peace the Kaffir element, the Boer element, and the English element would be welded into one great country, and be to England what our great colonies, Canacia, and Australia were. And South Africa seemed to be rapidly attaining prosperity and unity. But to-day, that unity and prosperity was giving place to rumours of war and paralysis of trade owing to the impatience of certain capitalists: and statesmen in Cape Colony, and on account of' the suspicions of the Boers having been roused- by the Jameson Raid, and the interference of Great Britain to the internal affairs of' their country on behalf of the Uitlanders. The demands of Mr. Chamberlain and the unwise* statements of Sir Alfred Milner, who seemed to be. eager for war, had aroused the suspicion of the Boers and now the war cloud loomed tbreati*igly overhead. He ventured to prophesy that even in the interest of this country war was the worst thing which could happen. Apart from the terrible sacrifice of life, the desolation of homes, the. paralysing of trade, he belicved Britain would lose its respect and its prestige among European nations and its prestige with our own colonies. On the other hand, there would be no dishonour in the greatest empire in the world acting with for- bearance towards a little country with a popula- tion under that of two Welsh counties and a white population under that of one Welsh town. At. the close of the meeting a resolution was passed pro- testing against going to war with the Boers.
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