Welsh Gazette and West Wales Advertiser

BORTH. OBITUARY.—The death of Captain James, late master of the Dovey Belle," took place at his residence on Saturday last The funeral, which took place on Tuesday, was a large one, many of his friends from Aberystwyth and elsewhere came to pay the last tribute of respect. Mr. Jones (Wesleyan) officiated at the house, where the favourite hymn, Yn y dyfroedd mawr a'r tonau," I was sung, The Rev. Wm. Morgan, Aberystwyth, officiated at the graveside. The deceased leaves a widow and six children to mourn his loss.

Aberystwyth College Items. CELTIC: SociE'ri. society held its annual soiree last Wednesday evening, when two very enjoyable hours were spent. A harpist bad been secured for the occasion who gave several selec- tions on the harp with which the audience was delighted, In r1(liti0n tV\r> indite' choir, con- ducted by Miss Katie Thomas, gave a capital rendering of Llwyn Onn" (D. Emlyn Evans), and Mr. D. Teifi Davies in his usual good style sang Yr Ornest." The committee had put themselves to much trouble in order to secure a museum on a small scale of Welsh antiquities. They are to be heartily congratulated on their success, and also for the efforts they made to secure perfect freedom of inter.c u: r.:l. MUSICAL SOCIETY.—Selections are now being made by the committee of this society among all voices for the annual concert which is to take place Oil March 23rd. The following artistes have been engaged to take the leading parts:—Miss Marion Isaac, of the Clara Butt tour and the prin- cipal London concerts (soprano); Mr. Gwilym Richards, R.A.M. (tenor) and Mr. David Hughe3, R.A.M. (bass). Miss Isaac appeared here last year, and on that ocsasion gave satisfaction to all who heard her. Both Mr. Hughes and Mr. Richards have also figured in these concerts before. This year the society will a performance of Rossini's Stabat Mater," and of Mendelssohn's Walpurgis Night." LITERARY AND DEBATING SOCIETY.—At its last meeting on Friday night, February 2nd, this society discussed the question,—" Is cosmopolitan- ism a higher virtue than Patriotism?" The affirmative was upheld by Miss Balding, who opened the discussion by giving her listeners a definition of the three terms, cosmopolitanism," "virtue," and "patriotism." She described virtues as a. series of concentric circles, and stated that patriotism wa« a small circle within the larger circle of cosmopolitanism, taking Emerson as her authority. Her definition of cosmopolitanism was equivalent to "universal brotherhood," She was seconded by Mr. T. E. Carpenter, who brought forward the argument "that man as created by God is a cosmopolitan being, and hence that men are brethren in a commonwealth, and by this common- wealth is to be understood the world as a whole." The negative was opened by Mr- F. G. Solloway, B.Sc., who brought forward a number of arguments to prove his case. His main arguments were these:—(1) That patriotism is not like cos- mopolitanism, a mere gift of reasoning, but is an innate feeling of the heart: (2) that cosmopolitan- ism does not demand sacrifices from us, while patriotism does. Patriotism causes a man to do the best for his country and to secure its best interests; (3) the true patriot is not the man who seeks only the good of his own country, but the good of the whole world, and he does this by means of his own countrymen; (4) that patriotism and national feeling was the cause of the development of Euiope. He was seconded by Miss Hettie Williams, who said that she wished to support the negative because cosmopolitanism was impractic- able, whereas on the other hand patriotism was practicable and its results tangible. The debate was then thrown open, and contrary to expecta- tions developed into a very one-sided discussion, Almost all the speakers spoke on the affirmative. The following spoke :—Miss M. E. Hill, Miss Isaac, Miss Minnie Hill, Miss Scott, Miss Tucker, and Miss Tremain, B.A.; Mr. J. S. Davies, Mr. Frisby, Mr. Llewelyn B. Williams, Mr. Scott Williams, and Mr. Lloyd Evans. The voting resulted in favour of the affirmative by about 20 votes.

Lord Rendel's Gift. Last autumn Lord Rennnourtted his inten- tion to devote C250 a year for the benefit of intermediate education in the counties of Cardigan. Montgomery, and Merioneth. The Committee appointed to make arrangements for the ad- ministration of tbegift have just met at Aberyst- wyth, and decided, subject to Lord Rendel's approval, to divide the sum equally between the three counties, and to devote £30 from the Merionethshire proportion to scholarships tenable by pupils of Dr. Williams's School for Girls, Dolgelley, at the University College of Wales, Aberystwyth. Among those present was the late Dr. Edward Jones.

.j;(llt.i:(:t:\i¿/ :.<> ;t. Deatb of Dr. Edward Jonts, J.P. Dolgdlep. It is with deep regret that we have to announce this week the death of Dr. Edward Jones, J.P., Dolgelley, which took place at his residence, Cae'r- ffynon, on Monday night. To all who knew him- and his circle of friends and acquaintances was an exceedingly wide one-the sad intelligence will be received with unfeigned regret, as he was respected by all classes for his high-mindedness and genuine worth. Death came unexpectedly, as the deceased gentleman had only been ill for a few days- He had attended a meeting of the Managers of Dr. Williams' School on the previous Wednes- day. On the following day he visited his new house at Llysmynach, in the erection and furnish- ing of which he had taken a keen interest, and bad intended with his family removing there this week. His expressed wish that he should see himself comfortably established there to end his days in a quiet and peaceful retirement was destined to remain unfulfilled. He contracted a severe chill, and on Thursday took to his bed. Complications of congestion of the lungs, pneumonia, and heart failure ensued, and his condition be- came critical. He was being attended by his two sons (Dr. John and Dr. Hugh Jones), and on Monday Dr. Carter, a specialist from Liverpool, was summoned for consultation. He found the patient sinking fast, and declared the case a hope- less one. Earlier in the day Dr. Jones had called the whole of the family to his bed side, and wished them an affectionate farewell. He rallied towards evening, but later a relapse set in, and he expired peacefully about 11 o'clock. Thus ended the life of a gentleman who had taken a foremost part in public and political life of Merionethshire, and to find a successor capable of following in his foot- steps, and of filling the many public offices so well filled by him will, indeed, be a difficult task. He leaves a widow, daughter, and six sons to mourn their loss, and with the sorrow-stricken family the deepest and most wide-spread sympathy is ex- pressed. Dr. Edward Jones was a native of Dolgelley, and had lived in the town practically the whole of his life-time. He was born on the 21st January, 1834, and was thus in his 66th year. He was the son of respectable parents, viz., Hugh and Ann Jones, who lived at Eldon-road, the former being engaged in the business of painter and glazier. Young Edward, after a brief educa- tion at the National School, was also apprenticed to the same trade, but it became evident that his inclinations and talents were not likely to find sufficient scope for development in this particular branch of industry. He was then articled to Dr. Lloyd, of Plasbrith, with whom he remained for four years, and it was during this period he re- ceived his first experiences of the profession in which, it afterwards transpired, he became so suc- cessful a member. Having completed his service with Dr. Lloyd, Mr. Jones proceeded to Glasgow University, where he studied for his medical examinations. In 1861 he graduated at St. Andrew's College, securing the title of M.D., and a year later he became a member of the College of Surgeons, Glasgow. In 1859 he married Miss Jones, daughter of the late Mr. John Jones, glover, and sister of Mr. J. Meyrick Jones, the present Mayor of Dolgelley. There were seven children of the union—six sons and a daughter, all of whom are still living, their names being Dr. John Jones and Dr. Hugh Jones, Dolgelley; Mr. W. Harvey Jones, North and South Wales Bank, Barmouth; Mr. Arthur Jones, South African trader, Umtali, Rhodesia; Mr. R. Guthrie Jones, solicitor, Dol- gelley; Mr Osborne Jones, engineer, Manchester; and Miss Mary Jones. Notwithstanding his extensive practice, which he carried on in conjunction with hili two sons, Dr. Jones devoted a large share of his time to public duties in the town and county, and it may be said that his activity extended still further, for no movement appertaining to the welfare of his fellow-countrymen and the Principality generally appealed for his support in vain. For the past 30 years he had been recognised as the leader of public thought in the educational, social, and political life of the county. The educational sphere, however, was the one above all others in which he evinced the deepest concern. It was dnring the agitation that preceded the passing of the Education Act of 1870, that he first came pro- minently before the public. At that time Mr. Henry Richard, M.P., Lord Aberdare, Professor Rees, Ir. Lewis Morris, and Lord Emlyn had been appointed a Royal Commission to enquire into the educational facilities of the country. He worked energetically in securing evidence to place before the Commission, and arranged several public meet- ings in support of the measure. Upon the Bill becoming law, further difficulties arose, the Church party, led by Dean Lewis, then rector of Dolgelley, and now Dean of Bangor, being opposed to the adoption of the Act at Dol- gelley. Further public meetings were held, and the new measure warmly discussed, but in Dr. Jones the church party found an unbending adversary, and with the whole body of Noncon- formists at his back be was mainly instrumental in bringing the Act into operation in his native town. Coming to the more recent Intermediate Education Act, it may be said that Dr. Jones was one of the principal movers in securing this im- portant system of secondary education for Wales. He also worked untiringly with the late Mr. T. E. Ellis, M.P., in drafting the county scheme under the same Act. For several years he occupied the position of chairman of the Merionethshire County Governing Body. The County School lor ooys ab Dolgelley, of which he was the chairman of the Board of Governors, practically owes its existence to him, and the fact that that fino building is now free from debt is certainly due to his labours. Through his personal appeals large subscriptions were obtained, and his energies never relaxed on behalf of the advancement and success of the school. The b; -.vill be a t-llti:{¡rÍ8.1 to his perseverance and deep concern in the educational welfare of the town. Another institution with which his connection wag an equally close one was- Dr Williams' Endowed School, now one of the fineet schools for girls in the kingdom, and of the Governing Body of which he was vice-chairman. His last public duty was performed at meeting of the managers of this, school on the Wednesday previous to his death. He had attended a meeting at the University College, Aberystwyth, a few days before, to discuss the division of the endow- ment recently made by Lord Rendel to the Intermediate Schools of the counties of Cardigan, Merioneth, and Montgomery. In addition to securing £10 yearly for each of the county schools,. the committee also granted, as the result of repre- sentations made by him, a yearly sum of £30 to Dr. Williams' School. He reported the result of his visit to Aberystwyth to the meeting of governors on Wednesday last, when a cordial vote of thanks was passed to him, in proposing which the Hon. C. H. Wynn made eulogistic references to Dr. Jones' efforts on behalf of the school. His connection with this school had made him the object of considerable criticism of an unfavourable nature, but it was an undoubted fact that he was a more faithful and zealous supporter of it than those who criticised. In politics, as all are aware, he was a staunch Liberal, and for the past quarter of a century was the leader of the Party in the county. He sacrificed a great deal for his principles, but notwithstanding this, his in- fluence increased. He was the first president of the Merionethshire Liberal Association. He gave up the position for a short time in favour of Mr. Pope, but was again re-elected, and has occupied the position for some years past. He was one of the warmest supporters of Mr.David Williams, at a time when Liberalism was not so potent a factor in the county as at present, while he was in the thick of the fight at the time Mr. Henry Hobertson stood for the Parliamentary representation of the county. He was amongst the first to recognise the excellent qualities of the late Mr. T. E. Ellis, M.P., who found in him a true friend and a wise counsellor. He was deeply affected by the death of Mr. Ellis, and always deplored the loss thus sustained by the county. Dr. Jones was mentioned as the successor of Mr. Ellis, and undoubtedly he would have made a valuable Member of Par- j liament, but when he learned that there was a probability of securing Mr O. M. Edwards to represer: the county, he devoted all his energies to the furti ranee of that gentleman's candidature. Meriont iishire will again, upon the retirement of Mr Edwards, be called upon to elect a new candfc date, but a quiet feeling had hitherto existed that the Party would emerge successfully from the task with Dr. Jones at the helm. These hopes have now been blown to the winds, and a blank feeling has arisen as to whom can be found to take up the reins of leadership with so successful results as those achieved by the departed gentleman. Dr. Jones had also been for a long time a member of the working committee of the National Liberal Federation. He was a fearless exponent of temperance prin- ciples, and he worked diligently for the cause at Licensing Sessions. Not many will forget the spirited fight he made on the question at the Quarter Sessions at Bala in November last. He was made a justice of the peace on January 1st, 1878, his nominator being Lord Mostyn. Dr. Jones was connected with almost every public body in the county. He was chairman of the County Council for the first three years of the formation of that body, and remained a member until his death. He was also an alderman of the Council, and chairman of the Finance Committee for several years and chairman of the Standing Joint Police Committee, the duties of all of which he fulfilled faithfully. He was a man of deep religious convictions, and a member of the Methodist denomination. He was a stern believer in religious liberty, and it was prin- cipally through his initiative that a Nonconformist burying ground was secured at Dolgelley, this being connected with the four denominations of the town. He had been on two occasions chair- man of the Monthly Meeting of the Methodists of West Merionethshire. He had been chosen a deacon at Salem before the establishment of the English cause. Upon the formation of the latter he transferred himself to that Church, and in 1876 he was elected an elder. Since then the small but flourishing church had rested primarily upon his shoulders, and there was no one who dis- played greater zeal for its success, and attended the services with greater regularity than he. The church was as the light of his eye, and it is hard to conceive how the cause will continue with such a strong pillar removed, His death has caused gloom and universal sorrow wherever he was known, and Wales to-day mourns the death of a worthy son and a true patriot. The funeral has been arranged for Friday, and will be of a public nature. The cortege will leave the house at 1.30 for Salem Chapel, where a short service will be conducted. Afterwards it will proceed to the Nonconformist Cemetery, where the burial will take place.

TRIBUTES. Mr. O. Slaney Wynne:— At a meeting of the Dolgelley Petty Session on Tuesday, Mr. O. Slaney Wynne (chairman) having referred to the sad loss the neighbourhood and the county had sustained by the sudden and unexpected death of Dr. Edward Jones, how all present mourned his death, and how deeply they sympathised with the family in their bereavement, moved an adjournment of the sessions for a fortnight, which was unani- mously agreed to. The Rev. Thomas Levi writes:— The news of the sudden death of Dr. Edward Jones, Dolgelley, has cast a gloom over a large number of his friends at Aberystwyth. I had the pleasure of his acquaintance for many years. Though not old, he filled a large and important place in his town and county for a long period. I sympathise deeply with the great loss to his family, his town, and his native county of Merioneth, and the many good causes he advocated so nobly and fearlessly. The f. Goleuad U says:— Gyda r ofid dwys yr ydym heddyw yn gorfocl cof- nodi marwolaeth Dr. Edward Jones, Caerffynon,—y gwr oedd yn llanw y lie mwyaf yn mywyd cyhoeddus y sir hon, a'r hwn yr oedd ei alluoedd, a'i nerth, a'i amser, yn fwyaf cysegrcdig i'w gwasaaaeth. An- hawdd genym feddwl fod saldra a marwolaeth neb erioed wedi cario cymaint o effaith ar y dref. Ddoe, yr oedd fel pe wedi ei pharlysu gan faint ei phryder. Yr oedd yn dwr o nerth i bob rhinwedd a daioni; ac y mae Sir Feirionydd yn yr argyfwng presenol ar ei banes wedi cael y golfed fwyaf allasai gael drwy ei farwolaeth. The Rev. Gwynoro Davies, Barmouth:— The news of Dr. Edward Jones' death caused a deep pang of pain among all classes of people in Barmouth, and especially so among Liberals and Nonconformists For the last quarter of a century Dr. Jones had been looked upon, and rightly so, as the defender of the rights of the people, and the champion of liberty— religious, social and political. Some of us thought that at times he was a little of an autocrat, but after all is not that one of the chief and necessary qualities in a leader of men. Dr. Jones was one of the safest leaders it has been my fortune to follow, and we feel that we could not possibly go wrong when following his lead. Had it not been for his tactful and bold leading in 1885 the Liberal League would have become a shipwreck. He never believed in compromise and was never found apologizing, like many, for being a Nonconformist and a Radical. It was surprising to me to find a man of his age so advanced in his ideas. In this respect be resembled the late Mr. Thomas Gee. Next to the losssustained by the death of the late Mr Thomas Ellis that of Dr. Jones leaves the biggest gap in the life of Meirion, the county he loved so passionately and served so faith- fully. May Heaven send us men of like stamp. Principal T. F. Roberts writes As a. native of Merionethshire, it is but natural that I should deeply feel the loss which public life in Wales has suffered through the death nf Dr. Edward Jones. He was a strong and true leader, and one who combined with the clear intelligence and the practised hand something also of the reformer's fire and emotion. The younger generation, with its new hopes and project", found him no laggard—nav, rather, his faith was a touchstone to try the mettle of their own. The death of euch a man leaves a blank not to be filled-a sense of loneliness in the presence of the same great problems, while one after another passes away, of the men who helped to raise life above petty issues, and to make it earnest and strenuous. The newer avenues of service, through the County Council and the County Go- verning Body, found him equipped and ready to work with men of differing views and principles. I do not doubt that the better knowledge of the character and aims of Dr. Edward Jones, gained through the intercourse of these bodies by men who were in some matters his opponents, proved a revelation to them as to the new possibilities of co-operation on behalf of great common interests for the country's welfare. The University College of Aberystwyth has lost in him a faithful friend, and will honour his name as one of the most earnest and capable educational workers of his generation in Wales. The ff Manchester Guardian It says:— The county has lost in Dr. Edward Jones a trusted ieader in all its movements a man of earnest con- victions and of uni iring energy and devotion to the public service. His sudden death will be very widely lamented.

-ØIm8II,.»m.. LAMPETER. TOV»';N COUNCIL.—A special meeting oi the Council was held on Wednesday evening, the 31st ultimo, to consider applications for the office of inspector of nuisances. There were 46 applications, out of which 7 were selected for further considera- tion. These included 3 local applicants, namely, Messrs David Oliver, Greenfield, mason; Daniel Davies, Bridge-street, master mariner, and Stephen r1. Svar.s, Maespwll. auctioneer. BUSINESS.—Mr. Chas. Evans, of the Mark Lane Stores in this town, has lately made important additions to his business by the erection of a model steam bakery, which he has fitted with Hunt of Leicester's celebrated steam decker ovens, which it is said are for perfection and cleanliness in manufacture without equal in the kingdom. By means of vans Mr. Evans will supply daily the town and district with the best goods possible. PAXTON SOCIETY.—The monthly general meeting of the society was held at the Old Grammar School on Friday evening last, presided over by Mr M. L. Whitworth, manager of the N.P. Bank, in the absence of the President elect, Principal Bebb. Mr. George Rees of the Glandulas Nurseries gave a lecture in the vernacular on cottage gardening. The lecturer gave a very interesting account of how cottagers might make proper use of their gardens. The lecture was listened to with rapt attention. Afterwards the meeting had under consideration a schedule drawn up by the special committee for the forthcoming horticultural show to be held in August. Certain alterations and additions were made to the schedule, and it was again referred back to the Committee for final settlement. Mr Whitworth was added to the Committee referred to, the other members being Principal Bebb, Messrs S. Davies-Jones, Wm. Taylor, George Rees, Evan Jones, and the Secretary, Mr. D. F. Lloyd. BALL.—A grand fancy dress ball was held at the Black Lion Royal Hotel on Thursday last, the 1st inst., in aid of the disabled soldiers and sailors in the present Transvaal war. The following ladies and gentlemen were presentMrs. Lloyd Harries, Riverside; Mrs. Howell, Bank House, Powdre; Mrs. Doran, High-street; Mrs. R. Evans, Paris House; Mrs. Walters, station-terrace; Mrs. Lloyd, Station-terrace; Mrs. W. Davies, College- street Miss Cruikshank, Riverside, fancy dress; Miss Cruikshank Misses Amelia and Rosy Pudge, Black Lion Royal Hotel, Khaki dresses; Miss Davies, Maesydderwen; Miss Cissy Jones, Hope House; Miss Louise Davies, Stationer's Hall, Italian; Miss E. Jones, College-street; Miss Griffiths, College-street; Miss Rosy Lloyd, Station-terrace, Geisha; Miss E. J. Davies, Bridge- street; Miss Mag Davies, Bridge-street, Welsh costume; Miss Thomas, Harford-square; Miss Evans, Greengate; Misses Cissy and Bessy Jones, Cefnbryn House; Misses Doran, High-street; Mr. H. W. Howell, solicitor; Mr. S. D. Jones, Peter- well; Mr. D. Watkins, solicitor; Mr. W. Davies, chemist; Mr. S. Yon Davies, Pontfaen Stores: Mr. D. A. Fox, Old Bank, Khaki uniform; Mr. T. Field Edge, Pont Llanio Creameries Mr. A. R. T. Jones, Werndriw, soldiers' uniform; Mr. Llew Price, Dol- drement; Mr. A. C. Sterry, Monachtv, Aberayron, soldier's uniform; Mr. J. W. Davies, College-street; soldier's uniform Mr. Sid Thomas, College-street; Mr. W. J. Williams, Henfaes House; Mr. David Evans, Plasybryn; Mr. J. Berrow, High-street; Mr. D, J. Bowen, Eurfaen Hall; Mr. Phil Jones, County Court Office; and Mr. John Thomas James, Compton House. The duty of M.C. was very credit- ably performed by Mr. D. A. Fox, Beehive. The Wheatley's Band, Aberystwyth, who were engaged for the occasion, rendered beautiful dance music. The room was prettily decorated with flags, &c., and the floor was in good condition for dancing. Great praise is due to the Misses Pudge for the catering of such good refreshments. The party dispersed at 3 a.m., and each one seemed to have enjoyed himself splendidly. SCHOOL BOARD.—THURSDAY. The monthly meeting was held on Thursday last. Present: Rev. Evan Evans (presiding chairman), Rev. R. C. Jones, Mr. J. E. Lloyd (solicitor), Mr. John Jones (manciple) and Mr. Thomas Lloyd (clerk). The reports of Her Majesty's Inspector upon the Town Schools for the past year were read and were as follows :—Boys' school: The children are evidently taught with very great care, and in most of the branches of instruction with highly creditable success. The discipline is excellent, average attendance 85, total grants £96 lis 3d. Girls'school: Intelligent and very successful work has been accomplished since the first visit was paid. This praiseworthy state of the school is all the more creditable to the mistress, seeing that it has been obtained with a staff which is weak in proportion to the number of standards, and the variety of subjects taught, and which also has suffered from changes during the year. The discipline is excellent. Average attendance 95, Total grants £108 17s 6d.—Infants' schools: The elementary subjects are taught with very creditable success. Such praiseworthy proficiency obtained in spite of some laxity in the discipline denotes very hard work on the part of the mistress and her staff." Average attendance 90, grant £76 10s Od. The highest grant was received for every subject for all the schools. It was resolved to carry out the requirements, and suggestions of the inspector as to the school buildings and furniture, and Messrs J. E. Lloyd and John Jones were appointed to see to the same. It was resolved that the board's votes be recorded for the following candidates nominated for election as representative members of the Lodal Government Body of the Tregaron County l'hool (namely) Rev. D. M. Davies, Vicarage, Tregaron; Mr. William Jones, Ffosheulog; and Mrs. Mary Morgan, Frondewi. On the proposi- tion of Rev R. C. Jones, C. Williams, Bridge-street, was appointed a probationer at St Peter's School. A notice of motion by the chairman with reference to the salary of the Mistress of St. Mary's was postponed to an adjourned meeting.—The clerk's return as to the attendance of children for the past month showed the following figures :—Number on rolls, 359, average attendance, 300, percentage, 84. This was an increase of 9 per cent over the previous month and 3 per cent over the corresponding month of last year.—The treasurer's book showed receipts since the last meeting of £135 8s. 9d. on account of school grants and a balance of £125 18s. lOd. in hand.—Permission was granted to the Lampeter and District Paxton Society to hold a Horticultural Show in the Peterwell Schools in August next (during the school holidays).—Mr. J. Jones said there weje frequent complaints on the part of parents as to the condition of the boys' school rooms and premises which were certainly anything but satisfactory. There was a strong feeling that a more commodious and comfortable building should be erected in a more pleasant and open spot. The chairman said he quite agreed with Mr. Jones as to the condition of the school but the Board would hardly be justified in taking any action in the direction indicated except at the instance of the ratepayers or the Education Department. The matter then dropped. SANITARY INSTRUCTION IN ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS. The ordinary business being over Mr. J. E. Lloyd asked permission to bring under the notice of the meeting a matter which he thought was of much interest to them as an educational body and also o great importance to the children over which they exercised authority, and to move certain resolutions thereon. Per- mission having been given, Mr. Lloyd said that the resolutions which he desired to bring before the Board were in substance discussed and passed at a recent meeting of the Sanitary Institute held at Southampton, when a further resolution was agreed to, viz., that the urgency of the subject should be brought before other representative bodies with a view to secure their co-operation. They lived in a very practical age, and the system of primary education was constantly becoming more and more practical. In asking them, there- fore, to support his resolutions, they should, he thought, be entering into the spirit of the times, and they should help to secure for their children during their school days a sound knowledge of the rudiments of sanitation, and a practical teaching as to how to prevent the spread of infectious diseases. More ill was wrought by want of thought than by want of heart." Yes, and still more by want of knowledge.—Dr. Heron in his experience of teaching children the rudiments of sanitary science found that very young children of good ordinary intelligence could well and quickly grasp a fairly definite notion of the ways and doings of infection. The bacterial origin of infective diseases wnen explained to children had for them (in his experience) a sort of fascination. The idea that these diseases result from seeds planted by accident, or by carelessness in human bodies, and growing there, each seed according to its kind, and producing its own peculiar effects, at once attracted a boy's or a girl's attention He had seen children between ten and fourteen years of age keenly and intelligently interested in the modes of growth of disease producing bacteria, and in their appearance when seen under the microscope, and in drawings. Starting from this point, these little folks quickly understood how infection in the shape of bacteria might reach and strike down healthy people by means of food, drink, infected clothing, dishes, knives, forks, spoons, and so on. He, therefore, proposed the following resolutions:—1. That in the opinion of this meeting the early recognition and prevention of tuberculosis, as well as of certain other diseases would be expedited and made surer were a rudimentary knowledge of the laws that govern the spread of infectious diseases properly taught in all schools throughout the country. 2. That the attention of the President of the Council of Education be drawn to the good likely to follow the practical adoption in rate-aided schools of the proposal contained in the first resolution, i. ^L. t a copy of the foregoing resolutions be sent to the President of the Council of Education.—The Rev. R. C. Jones said that having read Dr. TT<s article, referred to by Mr. Lloyd, in the Journal ot the National Society for the Prevention of Tuber- culosis, he heartily seconded the propositon, and the same was carried unanimously. It is but right, to add that the subject of the foregoing resolutions Las uceu langht as a class suujectj in tut hllL I school of this Board for the past three years under the head of Domestic Economy," which includes (amongst others) the following subjects:—(1) Germ theory of disease; (2) How to avoid and destroy germs (3) How to maintain the body in health (4) Disinfectants, &c. At present the teaching of these subjects in elementary schools is optional.* What is wanted is that it should be made obliir

London Letter. rFROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT. I London, Wednesday Afternoon. THE PROGRESS OF THE WAR. Opinion varies curiously as to the present condition of things at the front. While some people declare that- General Buller is at this moment engaged in an attack on Ladysmith, others allege that he is doing nothing at Spearman's Camp or Chieveley. The War Office seems to know nothing at all. I wish one could see some gleam of hope in this mysterious silence, but un- fortunately this ldck of information has hitherto preceded our disasters. PARLIAMENT. Interest is now attracted to the House of Commons, where the debate proceeds slowly along, the members of the Government intent on hiding er glossing over their incompetence, Sir Henry Campbell Banner- man intent on keeping the Liberal ranks intact, the truth once more united, and Sir Edward Grey and his party determined to assert their own pet foibles. LIBERAL POLICY. For my part I think the Irish members alone are taking the true logical standpoint. They make clear their position by refusing to approve in any form of the prosecution of the war. The Liberals have committed themselves to an active prosecution of the war up to a certain point, though they don't agree what that point is. Now seeing that many Liberals have condemned the war as unjust it appears that they take a rather inconsistent attitude in voting for its continuance. The Irish refuse to do this. Some Liberal members say that by voting for the amendment they only con- demn the Government's policy, and that they vote for the amendment because it expresses their opinions though not in a sufficiently drastic form. WELSH MEMBERS. Several Welsh Members have taken part in the debate and in matters rising out of the war. Mr. Samuel Evans has asked Ir. Chamberlain some pertinent questions, and has secured an important admission from him. Mr. Wynford Philipps made a speech, which proves that Cardiganshire sustained no great loss when she refused to make him her representative in Parliament. On the other hand, Mr. Bryn Roberts made a really excellent speech on Friday night. He had a good house to listen to him, although he spoke for an hour and a half. He did not hesitate to call a spade a spade, and to state his opinion of the South African speculators who are at the root of this war. He refused to admit that the grievances suffered by the Uitlanders were' in any way such as to justify interferance by England, and asserted that the English Government by passing the Agricultural Rates Act and the Clergy Doles Act had been guilty of far greater injustice and oppression than the Boers of the Transvaal in passing their financial measures. THE IRISH MEMBERS. A memorable scene took place on Friday night when Colonel Saunderson raised the ire of the Irishmen by his contemptuous references to their national history. Colonel Saunderson got up to oppose the amendment, and his argument was that if the amendment was carried the Government would be defeated and a Liberal Government take its place. He then went on to show that a Liberal Government could only hold office with the consent of the Irish Nationalists, and that being so the affairs of the Empire would be in the hands of rebels. The whole speech was merely an attempt to enrage and embitter the hishmen, and they perceived it from the start, for they never refrained from interrupting him. At last he was stung to say that the Nationalists only attacked from behind, and then an indescribable scene followed, some of the Irishmen shouting out long sentences that Irish soldiers were befiig called cowards; others appealing to the Speaker to ask the Colonel to withdraw, and others simply shouting at the top of their voices. For five minutes the House was a Babel, and then at last the Speaker interfered, but refused to ask the Colonel to withdraw. The Colonel responded by saying he referred to the annals of the Irish race, and this brought the Irish down upon him again more fiercely than before. Subsequently he had to eat his own words and peace was made, but the Irish party scored over the Colonel and the Speaker, who, by the way, was very weak. THE CALVINISTIC METHODISTS. The members of Charing Cross Chapel are celebrating their Jubilee this year. The chapel was originally in Nassau-street, and before that in Grafton-street. The growth in the number of Welsh chapels is remark- able. Amongst the Calvinistic Methodists they increased from two in 1850 to thirteen in 1900, besides fourteen school-houses where services are occasionally held. The increase is larger in this denomination because most of the Welsh-speaking people who come to London are natives of Cardiganshire or Carmarthenshire. I believe Welsh services have been regularly held In London for over a century, the first chapel being in the neighbourhood of Smithfield, where a public- house keeper is said to have first instituted the meetings. New Jewin Chapel have secured the services of a most competent organist in the person of Mr. David Evans, Mus. Bac., Oxford. THE LATEST. There is no news from Natal as we go to Press. For some days nothing has been allowed to pass over the cable which throws any light on the movements of General Buller's force.

ABERDOVEY. PUBLIC NOTICE,—Dr. Parr's Cough Syrup recom mended as the best and safest chest tonic after Influenza is on sale at the Dovey Pharmacy. See advertisement in this week's Welsh Gazette." PHILIP SYDNEY."—Ihe articles that have lately appeared in the Welsh Gazette from the pen of "Philip Sydney," on "Aberdovey and the "Liter- ary Institute," will appear in book form. On Wednes- day, the 21 at inst., "Philip Sydney" will deliver a lecture in the Market Hall in aid of the library. SHIPPING.—Schooners Sarah Davies and "Mer- vinia sailed during the week with a cargo of slates, s.s. Telephone" arrived on Saturday from Liver- pool and sailed again on Monday for Barmouth. "S.S. Tourmaline of Glasgow, arrived on Sunday, having on board the heaviest cargo of cement that has been discharged at this harbour for years. VOLUNTEERS.—A public meeting was convened at the Market Hall last Thursday night in connection with the volunteer movement. The meeting was well attended. Mr. R. Ff. Williams opened the meeting by singing Hen Wlad fy Nhadau after which the Chairman (J. M. Howell, Esq.) briefly •tatcd how far the movement had gone. He statoo that he finally decided to acccpt a commission as lieutenant, and that he was every day expecting to hear from the colonel that the Wnr (jfficr had sanc- tioned it.—Mr. E. L. Rowlands said they were all pleased to understand that lr. Howell had accepted a commission. He said that the volunteer movement had his warmest sympathy, and he thought that all classes ouglit to support and be propared to uphold 4.1 ° ;l+')'{" .1; f- c.. f- 4 -l-r.'rcrs are now going out to South Africa to defend our honour, our country, and by defending our country they defend themselves (cheers). Some are always ready to run down our soldiers and our volunteers, and that to belong to either meant mixing with drunkenness. Nothing of the kind (cheers). A man can be as good, religiout, upright, sober, and in Her Majesty's service as the man in civil life (cheers). He himself ^ad a brother in the nrmv, and some of his ancestors had served under England's lfag.—Mr. Rowlands read a letter from Mrs Ruck, senr. This lady, who is now over 80 years of age, hoped that a strong corps would be got together at Aberdovey.—Rev. W. M. Roberts said thai all the names of trie candidates and request for forming a corps at Aberdovey had been sent up to the War Office for their sanction, but as yet the adjutant has had no reply. He further explained that to whatever section the Aberdovey corps would b. attached, that all officers and non-commissioned officers will be promoted from the Aberdovey mem- bers, and that the privates will not be ruled over by outsiders (cheers). He said that Towyn was the only place in the county having a volunteer corps. He wanted to see Wales more martial, and finally the rev. gentlemen drew a grand picture of the gallantry displayed by their forefathers.—Mr. E. L. Rowlands read out the following conditions for the recruits on joining the Aberdovey corps :—1. That every candi- date selected shall be of thoroughly sober and steady habits, and care shall be taken by the promoters of the movement to exclude all men of known disorderly and intemperate habits before submitting the roll to the commanding officer; 2. Also subject to regula- tions of promotions, &c.—A vote of thanks was passed to the chairman for presiding, and the meeting terminated by singing the national anthem.

PENLLWYN. NEXT WEDNESDAY—Philip Sidney will visit Penllwyn, and will deliver his popular lecture on '■A ride across the American Prairies." MARWOLAETH.—Bu farw plentyn i Richard a Mary Hughes, Penpontbren, dydd Gwener, Ionawr 26ain, a chladdwyd ef y dydd Mercher canlynol yn mynwent capel M. C. Penllwyn, pryd y daeth tyrfa liosog i daluy gymwynas olaf, ac i ddangoseu cyd- ymdeimlad a'r teulu. Gwasanaethwyd yn y ty ac yn y capel gan y Parch. D. Morgan, ac wrtli y bedd gan y Parch. John Williams. MELIXDWR SCHOOL BOARD.—A special meeting of the Board was held at Penllwyn last Thursday. The members present were Mr James, Aelybryn (chairman); Messrs Parry, Tyllwyd; John Rowland, GogiDan; J. Pugh Lewis, Llwyniorwerth-uchaf; John Morris, Pandy; and the Rev M. Morgan, Capel Bangor. The meeting had been called to appoint an assistant teacher for the Penllwyn school, and to vote for representative governors on the Aberystwyth County School. Five bad applied for the post of assistant mistress, and two names were proposed and seconded, Miss Lewis,Llanon (daughter of Mrs Lewis, of the Tynllidiart Arms, Capel Bangor, and Miss Blodwen Adams, Barmouth. In the voting, Messrs Pugh Lewis and Parry voted for Miss Adams; and Messrs Morgan. Rowland, and Morris, for Miss Lewis. Mr. James (chairman), abstained from voting, so the post was given to Miss Lewis. Mr George Davis, J.P., Aberystwyth; Mr James James, J.P., Ffynonbowell; and Mrs Jessy Williams, Aberystwyth, were voted for as governors for the County School. ENTERTAINMENT.—On Friday evening last, an Entertainment was held at the Penllwyn Board School. The chair was occupied by Mr. J. James, Pwllcenawon, and the accompanists were Miss Morgan, Poplar Miss Jennie Jones, A.L.C.M., Minavon and Miss May James, Broncastell. The programme which included the following items was gone through satisfactorily:— Recitation, Master Hughie Hughes; song, Miss M. E. Pugh pianoforte duett, Misses Jennie Jones and Kitty James; song, Master Tommy Jones song, Mis* Blodwen Jones; pianoforte solo, Miss A. M. James song, Mr. W. Edwards and children; competition for the best story, adjudicator, Mr. Joseph Parry, C.C., best Messrs Willie Morris and Tommy Griffiths; pianoforte solo, Miss M. E. Parry; glee Bwthyn ar y bryn," Mr. John Hughes and party; song, Y mynydd i mi," Mr. John Edwards; dialogue, Messrs Isaac Williams and W. H. Davies; song, Hen iaith fy Mam," Miss Kate Pierce (Llinos Rheidol) reeitation, Mr. Willie Morris, song, Dim ond deilen," Miss M. Edwards; song, Master T. O. Jamea pianoforte solo, Miss Gwladya Adams duett, I know a bank," Misses C. Evans and Kate Pierce; recitation, Miss G. J. Morgan song, Ora pro Nobis," Miss E. A. Morgan song, Bwthyn ar y traeth," Mr. W. H. Davies dialogue, Misses Getta Jones and Lizzie James; glee, Miss Kate Pugh and party; recitation, Master Tommy Griffiths; song, Afr. W. Edwards song, Excelsior," Mr. John Rees; song, Bwthyn bach melyn fy ahad," Mrs. M. Hughes song, Mr. R. B. Lewis; glee, Mr. William Edwards and party; recitation, Mr. David Davies; song, Mr. William Davies. Miss Kate Pierce, who is well-known by her eisteddfodic title of Llinos Rheidol," has inherited a strong musical talent, and will no doubt in a short time find herself in the front rank of Welsh singers. She is to be congratulated on the very fine and skillful way in which she sang her well-ehosen songs. Miss Evans is possessed of a very sweet voice which she knows how to use to advantage. Mr. Willie Morris recited in a pathetic and intelligent manner, and the same may be said of Master Tommy Griffiths. It was most pleasing to see so many new recruits to the musical platform of the village. At the conclusion of the programme the Rev. D. Morgan proposed a vote of thanks to the chairman and to the artistes, and Mr. J. Morris seconded the resolution in appropriate terms. Thanks are also due to Messrs Job Sylvanus, Ben Vaughan, and R. B. Lewis for the part they took in making the entertainment a success.

GOGINAN. READING ROOM.—HOW long are we to remain behind Penllwyn in this matter ? Is it not time to move t EISTEDDFOD.—Y mae rbagolygon eisteddfod y' Groglith yn y lie hwn yn addawol iawn. Y mae rhcstr gyflawn o'r testynau wedi eu cyhoeddi a gellir en cael am Hd. oddiwrth yr ysgrifenydd, sef, Mr. D. Davies, monumental works, Goginan. BAND OF HOPE.—A Band of Hope was started a.t this place on Friday night by Mr. Evans, the schoolmaster, and the Rev. J. Williams when there was a large attendance, and every promise of success. BAPTISTS.—Ordination services in connection with the Baptist Church will be held at this place on Friday, the 16th, the new minister being the Rev. J. D. Evans. Revs. Williams, Cardigan, and Davies, Brynaman, and Evans, Penrhyncoch. will officiate.

DYFFRYN. CONCERT.—Last Friday a successful Cencert was given in aid of the funds of the Baptist Chapel. In the unavoidable absence of Mr. H. Wynne Williams, the chair was taken by the Rev. Hugh Jones. Llan- bedr. The programme included the following items :—" Awn i ben yr Wyddfa fawr," Codwn hwyl," "Y gwanwyn," Harlech Male Voice Party, conducted by Mr. John Morris Y ddeilen ar yr afon," Miss J. Jones and Mr. Hughes; "Y ffynon fach," Misses E. Griffith and E. Williams; "Y llaetliferch a'r bugail," Miss A. Jones and S. Davies; "Peidiwch a dweyd wrth fy nghariad," Miss J, Jones; Y banerwr," Mr. S. Davies; duett, Messrs Morris and Williams recitation, Mr. Jones, Post master, Portmadoc; Hoff wlad fy enedig- aeth," Lead, kindly light," Gwlad y tywysog," Gntyn Eifion. The local singers acquitted them- selves well on the whole, but meetings such as these would be better attended and more enjoyable could concert goers rely on being favoured with fresh pieces. Gntyn Eifion sang with much refine- ment and pleased the audience immensely Mr. Robert Roberts was the accompanist, and Mr. Wm. Lewis the conductor." Mr. Lewis wisely dis- criminating between a concert and an eisteddfod, spoke but very little, and thus brought the meeting to a close at a reasonable hour.

Births, Carriages and Ðtatbs BIRTHS. JAMBS.—On the 2nd inst., the wife of Mr. Robert James, Trebor, Dolgelley, of a daughter. SHXTKBB.—On the 2nd inst., at Towyn, the wife of Mr., Shuker, Tymawr, of a son. MARRIAGES. BRADLBT—ROBHBTS.—On the 6th inst., at Caersws, Mr. Bradley, Caersws, to Miss Roberts, Railway Refreshment Rooms, Towyn. EVANS—EVANS.—On Thursday, the 1st inst., at the Register Office, Lampeter, by certificate, before E. D. Rees, registrar, Mr. Evan Evans, of Station-road, Bidcot, Berks, railway guard, to Miss Elizabeth Evans, of Gwargamlas, Silian. DEATHS. BROWN.-—On the 31st ult., at Wesley Cottage, Lam* peter, George Brown, aged 27 years. DAVIES.—On the 31st ult., at Caxton Buildings, Dol- gelley, Samuel Davies, miner, aged 77 years. DAVIES.—Oa the 4th inst., at New Black Lion, Aber- ayron, MrlJ. Mary Davies. JONBS.—On the 5th inst., at Caerffynon, Dolgelley, Edward Jones, M.D., J.P., aged 63 ynars. Public funeral on Friday tilt 1.30. No flowers or cards. OWBN.—On the 30th ult., at 24, Railwav-terrace, Mrs., Elizabeth Owen, relict of the late Peter Owen, master mariner ("Aeron Lass"), aged 68 years. PBICH.—On the 5th inst., at Alpha Cottage, Peny- graig, Barmouth, Capt. William Price, aged 88 years.. ROBERTS.—On the 21st ult., at Tytandderwen, Robert Roberts, aged 78 years. Printed and Published by tho Proprietor, GEORGE REES, at the "WELSH GA;:KTTK" Printeries,. Bridge-street, Aberystwyth. in the County, of Cardigan, Thursday, February 8th, 1900