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Afoli K i S XYVYTH. A s,. v E p-, s. i, The anniversary I meeting of tii(. will be held at the Waterloo Hotel on iii" 27th instant. The Mayor will preside. ENGLISH WS-S: v CHURCH.—On Sunday last special sermon* oreached to a large congreara- tion by the iv v. OL the Wesleyan HI ¡Ill.. "iission Fund. JUNIOR CUP LO:li'J:TITION.-Owingtothe rough weather of Saturday. ihe poor condition of the field, the match be.wetm the North End Rovers and National LTiii: od for the junior cup had to be postponed. •a x. H'.n.•rtant sales will be con- ducted during '> .ANG weeK oy Messrs DAUUTI, Son, & Meredith, M'. E. James and Mr. K. K. Jenkins- For •• -r particulars see advertise-] ment. JUMBLE SAUK. < hi Saturday afternoon a jumble sale was conducted J; the Town Hall by the lady members of the h'r-y Trinity church. The pro- ceeds are •• t towards the fund. There was a u attendance, and the sale was quite a succe. COMPETITIVE M.THSG.—A competitive meet- ing will be held a; 1 laker-street Congregational Chapel on larcb 'H' Parts of the various items open for competi-li,tti are contained in a programme juat issued. Th" :)"tary is }Ir. D. Ed. Jones. LECTURE.—At temperance meeting held in connection with i"■ I'.IK.er-street Congregational r Chapel on evening, an interesting < lecture was cleii, "John Raskin" as bard, essayist and prophet by ihe Rev. Job Miles. There was a good attendance, t he room being filled to its t utmost. 1 THE SOUTH WA CUP.-At a meeting of the South Wales <In' I .iiru'-uthire Football Associa- 1 tipn .held at Cardiff I'l Saturday, the application from the Aberystw > h Club, asking that the date of the final cup'tie sh >uld be altered to March 17th owing to their H-i.,g engaged in another com- petition, was con-i iand refused. FOOTBALL.—On Saturday next, the town football team will play t h. Carnarvon Ironoplis at Oswestry in the semi-final i- 'he Welsh Cup. The following have been elected ■ >!ay Goal, Roose; full-backs, Charlie Parry air! Georgie Evans; half-backs, Willie Jones, J. 1-1. lwards and D. Michael Evans forwards. Arthur een. Tommy Whelan, Arthur Marshall, George i^rsori and Oswald James. SUCCESS.—Mr G'anville Owen, eldest son of Mr. Thomas Owen. C ;nty School, has successfully passed into the Luii kin and Provincial Bank. Mri Owen left 'on Monday to begin his duties at the Haverfordwest bran eh. Hearty good wishes for his future welfare q re qriven him by a send off" deputation of '[Iow class men at the County School. In lii. the Physical Drill Class at the Town li L loses one of its proficient members. CHURCH SEIt. i I G, The fortnightly service, which was commenced very recently, was held at the Penparke National School last Sunday evening. It was an unusual occurence to have two sermons preached, by two clergymen. The English discourse was preached by Rev. H. T. Richards, chaplain of the dirmingham Home Mission, and the Welsh service was taken by Rev. J. E. Lloyd. The Lessons were read by Mr. H. T. Davies, of London; and Mr. ;eer Williams presided at the organ. I.O.G.T.—The usual weekly meeting of the Inde- pendent Order of Good Templars, was held on Friday evening last a. the Progress Hall under the presidency of Mr. J. W. Jones. There was a good attendance. After the usual business the follow- ing programme was, gene through in a very credit- able manner:—Song, Mr. Richard Evans, recitation, Mr. Williams, Miss Maggie Jones recitation, Miss Jane Jones; dialogue, Mr. Arthur Jenkins and party; recitation, Mr. Dd. Davies. SOIREE.—In connection with the English Con- gregational Churci*, Portland Street, a Soiree Was held on Wednesday of last week. There was a large attendance, the school-room being filled. The tables were p: esided over by Miss Lloyd, Miss Lewis, Miss Gritti h, and Miss Mcllquham. The following was the programme:—Pianoforte solo, Mdlle. Weil and Miss Dickinson; reading, Mr. Penry; song, Mr. D. Thomas cornet solo, Mr. T. M. Evans; son, Mr tdttlehales; violin solo, Miss March; recitation, Mr. T. H. Barratt, B.A.; song, Miss Dickinson; reading, Rev. S. March, B.A.; song, Mr. D. Thomas pianoforte solo, Mr. Leah recita- tion.Mr. Mcllqnhain.: violin solo, Mr. J. E. Jones; song, Mr. J. O. Evans. CHURCH OF EN :AXD TEMPERANCE SOCIETY. --The society ne at the" Ysgoldy" at 7 30 p.m. last Friday, and tin- promoters of the undertaking are glad to record iat the last meeting showed the largest attertdanc- of all. The programme was as follows:—Essay iv. Air. Rea Richards, Heart of Oak House pianoforte duet by Miss L. Jones and Miss Doughton reading, by Mr. R. Ridge (U.C.W), mandoline solo, by Miss Doughton song, by Miss Lizzie William? recitation, by Miss Maggie Evans address in Welsh, by Mr. Richard, Penparke song, by Mr. Jones, 59, Cambrian-street. There were four absentees front the promised programme, but illness and the unfavourable weather enforced their absence. After tha programme was gone through Mr. Rea Richards, Heart of Oak House, suggested that an open discussion take place once every month, be was supported by Rev. J. E. Lloyd who said that he thought i hat addresses should take a more prominent, piaee in the programmes, instead of some of the present musical items. Mr. Peter if Williams, North-road, and Mr. M. Evans, were of the opinion that an open discussion might enlist the interest of young men more, than a programme week after week without any intermission. Mr Clayton Thomas will draw up next week's pro- gramme. CHRYSANTHEMUM SOCIETY.—A meeting of the •laove society was bd at the Town Hall on friday evening., The chair was occupied by Mr Powell, and others p1' were Messrs R. C. Williams, Queens I-Iot#l; Veary, Gogerddan Austin, Aber- maid Wefter, c.rporation gardener, with Purton and Sheraton, eon. secretaries. Mr Weller pro- presed. that cotisid ;mig the chrysanthemum society was a little under the water, to ask the horticul- tural society to assist in the working expenses for the forthcoming show, and also fbr the sum of E6. Mr V eary seconded the proposition. Mr Weller proposed, and Mr Williams seconded, that Mr Vaughan Davies be asked the the society's presi- dent again this year. It was agreed that Mr J. C. Rea, Rev G. E. Evans, Tanybryn, and Mr Sergeant be added to the committee. The following were appointed on the schedule committee, Messrs Weller, Austin. Veary, .Colville, Williams, Powell, and the secretaries. _Zlr Williams proposed that the Corporation of A^pystwyth be asked to assist this society with a subscrifftion, or a silver cup. Mr Austin seconded, and it was agreed to. Mr Veary proposed, and Mr Purton seconded, that a tradesman's cup should be given, and that Mr Rufus WiPiams and Mr Powell be aslspd to canvas for subscriptions fof the same. (t HISTORY OF ABERYSTWYTH.—It is with pleasure we are privileged to iiiake the first public announce- ment that our esteemed contributor, Philip Sidney," has been for some time past engaged in collecting materials for a "reliable historical ^vork On the town and district of Aberystwyth. Volumes from his pen have long enjoyed th<r%Qtf £ dence of the antiquarian world, â in his hands we feel sure the subject-will receive'that care rwearch so necessary to ensure accuracy and correctness of A detail. The towr4 archives, court leet records, presen'mentis, etc., will a^cb»e under his^lferaina- ^tion. ?He will be gljfcd to MVe his attention drawn toany MSS. in private hands which may bear on the matter, and to knjjyw 6f any articles on Aber- ys^vyth (not in Encyclopedias) not Ipt^pded in 'this, list:—The Fiovd" 3foS. in Welsh J5ibraryk. • „ U.aw. 1791, A "tout through the Sou*h 'JS ^England, Wales, pp. 237—272. 1801. Walk Hhroii'gh Wales—Richard Wartier, 4—21. 1803. Scenery, Antiquities South WaJes; Geo. T. O! •Bridgeman, M.A., 'tor. pp. 1808. Cambrian Traveller's Guide: Geo. Nicholson, pp 14—16. 1810. History and Antiquities of Cardigan; Samuel Rush Meyrick, ..R ;r. pp. 1815. General View of Agriculture and Domestic Econonfy of South Wajes Walter Davifes, A.M., 2 vols. var. pp. 1824. 'The .New Aberystwyth Guide; T. J. Llewelyn « Prichard. 1825. Sketches in Wales; J. G. Free- man, Ll.B., var. pp. 1337. Gwaith Lewis Glyn » Lothi; Tegid, 2 vols., var. pp. 1840. Cambrian -,i Traveller's Guide ihuilius Niobolson, pp ,23-34. f 1846—1899. Archteologia Canadensis; var. vols. 1850. Royal Visits and Progresses to Wales; Ed. Parry, var. pp. 1850 Topographical Dictionary of Wales; Samuel Lewis. L'pp 18-23. 1854. Book of South Wales Chas.^redk. Cliffe, pp 275-286. 1860. Annales CnmlSfine. var. pp. 1860. Bfut y Tywysogion, or tfofs Chronicles of the Princes j John Williams ab Ithel, var. p 1864. Leisure Hour, vol. 12, p 614. 1538. List of the Sheriffs of Cardiganshire; John Roland Phillips. 1869. 32nwogion Ceredigion; Benjamin Williams, var. pp. J.874. Morgans' New Guide to Aberystwyth. J 1876. History of the Princes of South Wales Geo. T. O. Bridgeman, M A., var. pp. 1876. London Society, vol. 14, p 349. 1888. The Gododin of Aneurin Gwawrdydd Thomas Stephens, p 236. 1890. Red Book of Hergest; John Rbys, M.A., and J. Gwenogfryn Evans, M.A.. ii, var. pp. 1895. Wales; edited by Owen M. Edwards, M.A.; Records of the Old Court Leet of Aberystwyth; D. Samuel, M.A.. pp 343 and 389 (also contribp B tions to various papers and reprints of articles by Mr Samuel). 1390". Welsh Land Commisision; D. Llewfer Thomas. 139,, List of works as given in catalogue of printed literature in Welsh Depart- ment, Cardiff Free Libraries; Ballinger and Jones. No Aate.South Wales; Thos. Koscoe, pp 2—17. No date. History of Wales; B. B. Woodward, B.A., var. pp. ,)1' wishes to thank his numerous fiieuJ-, for •; kind enquiries and messages of sympathy (tur. tig his recent illness. i ron" j KTJTSNANT'S WAR FLT-, D, -Received this wcei ai the X.P. itank, Llwynpiod Chapel, Llail- badarn Odv>'yri, £ 6 12s 3d, 1st object; M. \aughan I Davies, Esq., M.P., £ 10, 4th object. TINYCAL ENTERTAINMENT.—On Friday even- iiu u weekly temperance meeting was held ÜL i Tlr Ja-i.es Evan- O'odd:0. Thei was a good attendance. The following pro gramme was rendered, which had been arranged by Mis* Doughton, and E. Doughton Evans:— Solo, x\ss Matrgie Edwards; recitation, Miss E. Willi" solo" and chorus, Miss M. H. Jones and Party reading, Miss Annie Jane Evans address, I Chairm.ii; solo, Miss E. Williams; reading, Miss Ar ■<•> 1 'a rrv address. Miss Hall; rending. Miss M. Jones; duett, Misses Olive Joac*, Aiuue Jane Evans. ST. MICHAEL'S CHURCH.—On Sunday last a spc-vil form of prayer and intercession was used. ST. MICHAEL'S CHURCH.—On Sunday last a spc-vil form of prayer and intercession was used. du.c; '.he service, morning and evening. 1; -i 11 lean form has been authorised for use in all Anglican Churches by the Atchbishops and Bishop; during hp vi-ar in South Africa. The sermon in the F""<o. morning was preacned by the Kev. v. ivmurose Jones, and he alluded to our national sins, and the need for humiliation, and special prayer. Arch- deacon Protheroe occupied the pulpit in the evening, and made pathetic reference to the trying circumstances of our soldiers in South Africa. His second son is in the Yorkshire Yeomanry, and on his way to the front. RADICAL CLCB DEBATING SOCIETY. The members of the Radical Club undertook the onerous task of discussing the relative merits of married and single life on Friday last. Amusing and ent ertaining papers were read by Mr. Tom Jones, who enlarged upon the joys of single blessedness, and Mr. P. B. Loveday, who advocated the advantages of married life. The chair was taken by Mr. Griffith Ellis. The subject was with enthusiasm, several members being inspired to make their maiden speeches. The opinions expressed were fairly equally divided, and the speakers included the following, viz., A. Lloyd Williams, Tom Stephens, T. G. Jones, J. H. Roberts, E. Edwards, R. E. Jones, Jenkin Humphreys, Llew. James, Jack Price, Fred Edwards, S. Hopkins, T. B. Hall, and James Rees. THE CASTLE GLTNS.—Ap Llewelyn writes-- Messrs Vickers, Sons & Maxim are now making a new powerful 14 pounder gun. Its weight is only 17 cwt. It can fire 26 rounds per minute, and will perforate ten inches of wrought iron. May I suggest through your valuable paper that the attention of Mr. Lloyd George, and other Welsh members may be drawn to this valuable piece of modern artillery, and it is to be hoped they will use whatever influence they may have at the War W, Office to arrange that the obsolete guns on the Aberystwyth Castle ground may be sold for old iron. and a few of the above guns put in their place. It is the firm opinion of a number of in- telligent Welshmen that one quick firing gun is of greater value, at the present time than a hundred speeches about athe cause of the war in South Africa. B.W.T.A.—The usual weekly meeting was held on Saturday evening in the New Market Hall, being both hearty, orderly, and enthusiastic. The Women who manage these valuable gatherings are to be sincerely congratulated on the success of their persistent efforts, and on the strong hold they have obtained over the number of young men and women who regularly attend. Programme:— Hymn, •• Lead, Kindly Light;" pianoforte solo. Miss Katie Davies; song, Miss E. J. Warrington; sonl-, Miss Rosie- Jones; recitation, Mr. David Davies; hymn, "Rock of Ages;" duett, Messrs. Davies and Evans; song, Mr. Dick Evans; hymn, ¡. Furward be our watchword." The Misses L. Jon's and Maria Doughton got up the programme, and Mrs. Hughes and Miss Owen undertook the management of the coffee-stall. The chair was taken by the Rev. George Eyre Evans. MISSIONARY FROM THE TRA,SVAAL.-The Rev. T. I-I. Robinson, who recently preached at St. Michael's Church, has been a priest-in-charge of Vryheid within the Transvaal border. He was obliged to leave two months after the war had commenced. He knows many of the Boers who fought at the Battle of Glencoe. Some English- men from Vryheid, who had become burghers, were compelled to fight on the Boer side on that, occasion, but one of them declared that he had managed to hide himself behind a stone, without liring";t single shot at his countrymen all day. Mr. Rwoifison is a graduate of Exeter College, and a temporary of the Rev. D. Ambrose Jones, at Oxford. He hopes to return to Zululand about Easter. In his opinion, the Boers draw all their conceptions of religion 'from the Old Testament. Their Christianity is imperfect and hollow. Love your enemies not entering into their creed. He dc lares that the Boers themselves would be toler- able enough, but that the Hollanders and foreigners unnmg them do all in their power to make them hate the British. TABERNACLE CHAPEL.—The annual tea meeting in connection with the Sunday School of the above chapel was held on Wednesday last. The follow- iug ladies presided over the tables, Miss Kate Jones, Miss Ellen Jones, Miss Lewis, Powell-street; Miss Lewis, Bridge-street; Miss Griffiths, Trinity-place Miss Myfanwy Evans, Laura-place; Miss Griffiths, Market-street; Miss Maggie James, North-parade Miss Jenkins, The Library; Miss Jenkins, Epworth- terrace; Miss Ellen Davies, Queen-street; Miss Jenkins, Queen-street; Miss Owen, Queen-street; Miss Minnie Davies, Powell-street. The children seemed to have thoroughly enjoyed themselves. The arrangements were carried through in a most creditable manner by the above ladies in con- junction with Mr. Thomas Owen the superinten- dent of the school assisted by Messrs John Rees, Queen-street; John Jenkins, Princess-street; R. Granville Owen Rd. Williams, and Lewis Thomas. In the evening an entertainment was held, at which Mr. D. D. Williams, U.C.W. and Mr Pickard, U.C.W.. gave a selection of views through their lantern. Songs were sung by the Sunday School Party, Miss Maggie Rowlands, Ir, R. I Glanville Owen and others. The usual vote of I thanks were accorded to the Chairman (Rev. T. Levi) and to Messrs Williams and Pickard for the illustrated lecture which was proposed by Mr. R. K. Humphreys,* and seconded by Mr. J. Barclay Jenkins. THE PAXTON SOCIETY.—A meeting of the Pax- ton Society was held at the College on Wednesday evening, whebout fifty students of the Agricul-. tural Department honoured, the Society with a visit. In the absence of Alderman W. H. Palmer, the chair was taken by Mr. G. Griffiths, Penywern. A carefully prepared paper on Potatoes" was read ttv Mr. Hopkins, Nanteos, who also, with a few selected tubers, illustrated the good and the bad condition of seed previous to planting, and said that the latter condition was the one in which many growers planted their seed, and that it was not to be wondered at that the crop was not a satisfactory one. The different methods of planting and the subsequent treatment of the potato in general, and also the merits and demerits of several kinds mentioned at. the time, were eagerly dis- cussed by the members and visitors. Mr. Hopkins was heartily thanked for his instructive paper. At the next meeting, on the 21st inst., Mr. J. L. Pickard, lecturer on Horticulture at the U.C.W., will favour the Society with a lecture on Peas as a garden crop." It is much to be regretted that so few of t be cottagers and amateur gardeners of the neighbourhood avail themselves of the benefit of this Society. The yearly subscription is only one shilling, and this is a sum that they may lose a hundred-fold for the want of a few timely hints. SKINNER ST. SUNDAY SCHOOL.—A tea meeting was held in connection with the above school on Wqdnesd^y last, February 7th, when the following ladies presided at the tables-Mrs. Lloyd, Trevor road Miss James, North road Miss Minnie Lloyd, MisS Kate Powell, Miss Bonsall, Cambrian place; Miss Gladys Williams. The tea was prepared for tbchHdren at 4 p. and the adults at 5 p.m., a reat many gathered together at the tea. In the tvenirig a conceit was held, when the chair was ikeni>y ^fr. T.'W. Powell. The first item on the programme was an address by, the chairman song, J. Arthu. Jenkins; songs "and recitations by the children of the school; song, Mrs. Evaife, May- Jield: duett, Johnnie and Sophie Evans; sons, Lizzie Morgan Jo%ep recitation, John Roberts, Laurel song, Miss May Morgan song, Mr. G. Haydn Jones song, Miss MoHie Owen recitation, Jack James; duett, Messrs Davies and Griffith; 3bng, Miss Polly Owen duett, Messrs Harries and Evan-; recitation, Mr. DavidDavies.4 Mr. Edward Evans, U.C.W., proposed a vote of thanks to the chairman and. the ladies who presided at the tables, and those who took part in the concert. Mr. J. W. James seconded the proposal which was carried with applause. The meeting was brought to a Close by singing Hen Wlad fy Nhadau," led by I Mr. J. Benjamin. « COMPETITIVE MEETING.—On Friday evening the second competitive meeting in connection with th:: Conservative Club was held at the Club Room, under the presidency of Mr. G. Fossett Roberts. The chief prize of the evening was for the best essay on ''Should the promenade be extended?" Eight competitors sent in papers, all of which were ably written, and a keen competition resulted (is follows:—1st. Mr. W. Long 2nd Mr. ,G. A* Masse-y 3>-o, .Mr. Llew Jones. The awards in the other c- repetitious were as follows :—Sentimental song. Mr. Charles Jones; best yarn, Mr W. LI. Davies; best lov'-letter (lady to gentleman), Mr D. 31. Lesvis whistling Men of Harlech," Mr C. Jones peadinf "l,h prose at sight, Mr R. Roberts; read- ing Eiti at sight, Messrs E. Wall and Jenkvn Tlioi!i.r: -ixteen lines of poetry on "Aberystwyth v. at war," Messrs E. J. Evans and E. Hiniley; comic song, best Mr J. E. Hnghes; im- J promptu speech, Messrs Hindley and R. Roberts. The usual vote of thanks was accorded to the chair- man, and the singing of the National Anthem brought the meeting to a close. .M-.T" iUARiAN.—A rare relic- ot hygone aavs ten into the hands of Mr David Howell, draper, the other dav. In making alterations at No. 24, Marine- terrace, the workmen discovered an old oak carving d, g the uaa, 1J65, and the fallowing legend :— I nie down to take and rest in the names of "ovr lord jesvs christ save vs good lord waking and "kepe vs sleeping that we may wake in christ and :n jesvs amen 1565. M.E. T.-Oll Saturday morning b",¡-, before Messrs. J. Morgan and Edward Evans, Catherine Mitchell, a pedlar hailing from Swansea, was brought up at the Police Station and charged with a sovereign from the countas of Mr. Jenkiii Ellis' sl)op in Brynymor road on the previous evening. She was further charged with having acted as a pedlar without a certificate. The accused was sentenced to two calendar months t. "rceny and fourteen days fut the other uSonce. THE TABERNACLE CHURCH.—A most impressive ceremony was witnessed at the above church on Sunday last, February 11th. In the com- er..ion service as many as eighteen young com- municants partook of the sacred elements for the first time. An appropriate address by the Rev. T. Levi, the pastor, and by the Rev. J. C. Evans, Li who officiated, made the service one that will be long remembered by the large congregation r., IT, present. The church roll keeps up wonderfully, and numbers at present over 650 communicants. THE WAR.-The owners of the Liverpool barque Birkdale, which has been seized at the Durban wharves by the Imperial authorities on the charge of having contraband of war on board, have received the following telegram from the captain :—" Jiirkdale seized by Imperial authorities owing to Delagoa Bay cargo; discharging stopped, am protesting." The owners point out that the cargo of the Birkdale was loaded under their personal supervision at Liverpool, and they had no hesitation in saying there was no contraband of war on board. The ship's manifest clearly showed the composition of her cargo. The Birkdale had 300 tons of cargo on board for Delagoa B:1: consisting chiefly of whisky, stout, beer, wax canities, bedsteads, iron baths, and earthenware. The captain of the Birkdale is Mr W. Davies, formerly of I'adarn Villa, and brother of Mr T. Lumley Davies. Mr John Thomas, draper, has an excellent photo of the vessel. SCHOOL BOARD.-Tuesclay, present Alderman P Jones (chairman), Yen. Archdeacon Protheroe' Kev. Prebendary Williams, Rev. T. Levi, and Messrs T. Hall and W. Thomas. A communication from H. M. Inspector referring I to .the temperature of one of the rooms at the school was read, and the Visiting Committee was instructed to see to the matter without delay.—A memorandum from the College re the training of Pupil Teachers was presented and ordered to be considered at the next meeting.—A communication from tjie Education Department was also read in connection with the raieing of the age for exemption from school.—The preeentages of attendance for the past month were as follows Board School— boys, 89; girls, 87; infants, 79. National School-boys, 82; girls, 80 infants, 82. Penparke School, 67 per cent. LIFEBOAT RESCUE.—Boisterous weather pre- vailed on the North Pembrokeshire coast on urday night, and shortly before one o'clock on Sunday morning the lifeboat crew, who were on the look-out, observed two vessels lying in Fishguard Bay showing signals of distress. Rockets were fired by the signalman at Goodwick and Fishguard, .and with great promptitude the Wigwen lifeboat was launched, and proceeded immediately to the scene. The vessels proved to be the schooner "Sarah Davies" (commanded by Captain D. Davies, of Aberystwyth), bound from Swansea to Dublin with a cargo of coal. and the ketch ''Volunteer" of Aberystwyth (Captain Owen Hughes, of Portmadoc), also coal-laden, and bound for Fishguard from Newport (Mon). Nothwith- standing the heavy north-north-east-erly gale, the lifeboat, succeeded in getting alongside the vessels z, a.,l bringing the crews, consisting of five in all, safely to shore. HORTICULTURAL SOCIFTY.-The annual meeting 01 the above Society was held at the Town Hall on Friday last, when there were present:- J. Purton (chairman), Messrs. H. Sheraton, T. W. i Powell (vice-chairman), H. Mallory, Edward 1. Veary, R. C. Williams, H. Austin R. W'e'iur iJ. Colville, S. Clithero, and H. G. At- wood (secretary).—The minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed.-It was proposed by Mr. S. Clithero, and seconded by Mr. R. C. Williams, that a show be again held this year, and this was unanimously agreed to.-It wa4 proposed by Mr. H. Austin, and seconded by Mr. D. Colville, that Vaughan Davies, Esq., M.P., be asked to become president for the ensuing year.—Me-srs. J. Francis, Wallog; T. J. Waddingham, and the Mayor were unnnimously appointed Vice-presidents.—Mr. T. W. Powell proposed, and Mr. H. Sheraton seconded, and it was unanimously agreed to, that Mr. Edw. Evans, J.P., be appointed chairman for the ensuing year.—Mr. J. Veary proposed, and Mr. S. Clithero seconded, that Mr. T. Powell be appointed vice- chairman for the ensuing year.—It was proposed by Mr. R. C. Williams, and seconded by Mr. D. > Colville, that the following gentlemen be appointed on the Management Committee, and it was agreed to :—Messrs. H. Hughes, Glynpadarn, H. C. Fryer, Marine-terrace; W. H. Palmer, Queen's Hotel; J. Watkins, wine merchant; G. F. Roberts, brewer; E. R. Gyde, Pier-street; R. E. H. Morgan, L. and P. Bank; T. E. Salmon, Terminus Hotel; J. Purton, North-parade; H. Sheraton, Penglaise-road: G. D. White, Baker-street; Rufus Williams, Lion Hotel; T. H. Edwards, Llanbadarn-road; J. J. James; 1'. Lobb, Stanley-terrace; T. A. Sargeant, Smith- field-road D. M. Davies, New-street; J. Morgan, Thomas Ellis, Terrace-road; S. Clithero, Bank Vaults H. Wheatley, Terrace-road; R. Peake, Bath-street; R. C. Williams, Railway-terrace; J. Vearv, gardener, Gogerddan; D. Colville, Fron- fraith; H. Austin, Abermaide; R. Weller, New- street. It was proposed by Mr. T. W. Powell and seconded by Mr. S. Clithero, and was agreed to, that the following gentlemen be appointed on this committee, viz: Messrs. W. H. Palmer, J. Purton, H. Sheraton, R. C. Williams, J. Veary, H. Austin pnd D. Colville, Mr. H. Sheraton proposed nd Mr. H. Austin seconded, that Mr J. K Rees be appointed treasurer, and it was unanimously agreed to. Mr. Powell proposed and "ir. Colville seconded, that Mr. Atwood be re- appointed secretary for the coming season, and it as agreed to. It was proposed by Mr. T. W. i'owell and seconded by Mr. R. C. W'illiams, and agreed, that the matter of fixing the date and place of holding the show be adjourned until the 16th inst; if terms for the letting of the Pavilion be not received by the 23rd the Secretary to write for terms of College and the Aberystwyth football fields. A resolution was read from the Chrysan- themum Society applying for a donation towards their working expenses for the coming show. Mr. Austin proposed and *Mr. Powell seconded, that a sum of £6 be given to the Society towards their working expenses. PETTY SESSIONS.—WEDNESDAY. Before Mr. Thomas Griffiths (in the chair), and Mr. E. P. Wynne. DRCNK AND DISORDERLY.— Daniel Lewis Jones, Glangwyre House, Llanrhystyd, was charged by Supt. Phillips with being drunk and disorderly, at Trefechan on the 5th inst.—P.C. Powell having proved the case the defendant was fined 5s and costs. OBSTRUCTING THE HIGHWAY.—Wm. Scott, tailor, A oerbrwynen, Llanychaiarn, was charged by Supt. Phillips for obstructing the highway at Trefechan, by fighting thereon with one Daniel Jones on the 5th —P.C. Powell stated that on the 5th inst. about 11 30 p.m., he saw the defendant obstructing the highway at Trefechan. There was a la.rge crowd of people around. He went on to him and the defendant then v. cut away. The defendant said he waisrsorry it had occurred he only defended himself. In reply to Supt Phillips if he had seen Jones kicking Scott. P.C. Powell said that he saw him on the ground. The defendant was fined 2s 6d and costs. CHIMNEY FIRING.-David Rowlands, Vaenor-street, was charged by Mr. Rees Jones, borough surveyor, f, r allowing the chimney of his house to be on fire.- A fine of Is was imposed upon. MAINTENANCE.—Ambrose Jones, 7, Pembroke-street Treharris, was ordered to pay the amount due for the maintenance of his mother now chargeable to the Aberystwyth Union. ARREARS.—John Wm Davies, barber, renglaise- road, was charged by Alice Davies, his wife, with disobeying a magistrates order by refusing to pay 10s Od arrears for her maintenance and four children. Mrs. Alice Davies stated that a separation was made on July 27th 1898. The defendant at; orqered to pay 10s weekly. He had not contri- buted a penny towards the order. He is a barber, b e has been going about jobbing lately. The defendam said he \fras not earning 10s a week from one month to another. He was doing his best to pay towards her, Sergt. Phillips also gave evidence and t iipt the defendant was locked up about a month agn under the vagrants act. He told him that he would lie socn called up if he did not contribute to- wiwds his fe. Hf was sentenced to two months diH isonment. SCHOOL ATTENDANCE.—Mary Ann Williams, Moor- iane. was fined 5s with neglecting to cause her child to attend school. Ellen Jones, Penglaise-terrace, v»a- • rdercd to ?end her child to school.—David Jenkins, Penparkau, was ordered to bring a medical certificate by the next meeting, also John Wheeler, Tre^chan, was ordered to send his child to, school, and t he chairman added that if they appear again the boy would be taken from them, and perhaps sent to tin- Clio." VACCINATION. —A vaccination certificate was granted to David Morgan, Poplar-street, the applicant stating that he had a conscientious objection.
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» Aberystwyth College Items. i jfARY AND DEBATING SOCIETY.-TMs Society h. eo its ordinary meeting last Friday evening, 9th, when the subject for debate was, TiiM* lie tendency of the age is to crush out private c t i iirise." The affirmative was opened by Mr B. S. •. r Williams, who was supported by Miss Cornfield, T! "gative was opened by Miss Foreman, and st" 'vied by Mr S. Frisby. Interesting papers were iv se >y the openers, and they were suitably »up- jorted by their sec >nders. But the debate flagged mmediately after, and the speakers generally showed 1 Feat hesitation to rise to speak, which undoubtedly I goes far to prove that they had come unprepared, and thus accounts for the comparatively feeble debate that followed. When the question was put to the vote the majority was found to uphold the affirma- tive. VOLUNTEER Corn's.—Little is now heard of the movement to establish a volunteer corps in connection with the College-, pei ".Aps the membeis are afraid of being called out to the front. It has been found impossible to form a full company, and the originators of the movement have decided to form a half- company in connection with the Ab' idovey volun- teers. Abont forty students have already affixed their names to the list, and it is to be hoped that the remaining ten will soon join. The volunteers will camp for a week during the long vacation at Towyn. and those who are fond of out doer life ei~.ouid u.0 use of their chance, and enrol themselves amongst the warriors" of their College. Let all students remember that "none but the brave deserve the fair."
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Town Council Committees. HARBOUR COMMITTEE. The Harbour Committee of the Town Council met on Monday evening at the Corporation Office, present—Mr. R. Doughton (in the chair), Mr. J. P, Thomas, Mr. Evan H.James, Alderman T. Doughto 11 and Mr. I. Hopkins. There was no business on the agenda with the exception of the consideration of bills and wages sheets, and these were examined, and ordered to be recommended to the Council for payment. PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE. The' Public Works Committee met the same evening at the same place, when the above members were again present, together with Alder- man Peter Jones, who occupied the chair. GUNS OX THE CASTLE GROUNDS. The letter from Lieutenant Stephens, on behalf of the War Office, applying for permission to place additional guns on the Castle grounds, was again read. Mr. Evan H. James: How does that affect the extension of the promenade ? The Clerk said-he understood it was not intended to fire those guns. The Chairman said a further letter bad been received from Lieutenant Stephens stating that the guns would be used for drill purposes, and never under any circumstances for firing practice. Alderman Doughton said he would certainly object to giving them an inch more of the Castle grounds, because it was not right for them to debar the public having the Castle grounds for recreation purposes. The Chairman said they had the question under consideration on a previous occasion, when they were unanimously of opinion that owing to the limited accommodation at the Castle that it would not be advisable to deprive the public of the use of portions which they had at the present time. Alderman Doughton said it would practically mean giving up half the Castle grounds during the time the men would be training. Mr. 1. Hopkins said they would not train during the summer, and it would be a loss to the town to lose th< iilitia. The airman: The only question is are you going ) deprive the public of the use of the grounds. Mr. Hopkins Which is the worse, to deprive the public of this piece of land or deprive the public of the benefit of having the Militia here ? Mr. J. P. Thomas said he did not think there would be any danger of the Militia leaving Aber- ystwyth on that account. He could not see why they wanted 'the Castle grounds unless they in- tended firing. They could practice with the guns in their own barracks. Mr. Hopkins said they heard a great deal of the establishment of a volunteer corps in the town. It might be of use to them. After further discussion, Mr. R. Doughton moved, and Mr. 1. Hopkins seconded, that Lieutenant Stephens' application be granted. Alderman Doughton moved as an amendment that the request be not entertained, and remarked that it was well known that a gun could not be fired within 50 yards of a highway. Eventually the matter was adjourned to secure further information as to the amount of land which would be required. BEAUTIFYING THE TOWN. It was decided to grant as usual £5 to Mr. R. Weller, corporation gardener, for the purpose of seeds, plants, and requisites necessary for planting in different parts of the town. It was also decided to grant Mr. Weller 30s. for plants and seeds required to complete the decorative work at the Cemetery. UNIFORM FOR WATER INSPECTOR. The Chairman said that the necessity of provid- ing the water inspector with an uniform had been mentioned at the Council. Mr. E. H. James said he understood the inspector had been refused admittance to a house because he bad no uniform. it It was now unanimously decided that tenders be secured for the use of a suitable uniform. Mr Hopkins: What colour is it to be-khaki (laughter). ALTERATIONS. The plan of alterations to a house in Prospect- street. for Mr. Evan Davies, was submitted and approved of. FINANCE COMMITTEE. The Finance Comm st tee met on Tuesday after- noon at the Corporation Offices, present: Alderman W. H. Palmer (chairman), Alderman Peter Jones, Messrs D. C. Roberts, T. E. Salmon, J. Jenkins, and E. P. Wynne, with A. J. Hughes (town clerk), Mr. Rees Jones (surveyor), and Mr. H. L. Evans (accountant). The question of renewal of leases"*upon site and rateable value scales again came up for discussion. The Chairman said at the last meeting of the Finance Committee Mr. Salmon moved that the applications for renewals be adjourned for a fort- night, so that every member should have a state- ment showing the difference between the rateable value scale and site scale. Mr. Salmon said the statement was not drawn out according to the method he had asked, the difference being shown only in those cases where the application was made under sight scale. Alderman Peter Jones said it would not apply in those cases, because the minimum they could charge was according to the scale. Mr. D. C. Roberts proposed that all the applica- tions be granted on the terms that they put before the Council on the last occasion, because he con- sidered that before they made a great change of this kind there should be sufficient notico given of it. If there was a change to be made, let it apply from this time forth. Mr. T. E. Salmon seconded, and remarked that some of these applications had been in hand 12 or 18 months. The Chairman said he himself would vote for all the houses that were applying on the lower part of Terrace-road, because it would be a public improve- ment, and they wanted the road widened there. He thought all that should be granted on the site scale. Mr Salmon said they were already granted with the exception of two or three. Aid Peter Jones proposed that all the applications be treated on the rateable and not the site scale, with the exception of Mr Randolph Fear in Terrace- road, where it was necessary to alter the hire of frontage five feet. Mr Salmon again urged the unfairness of adopting a new scale for those applications already in. The Chairman said Mr Salmon had been against him two or three times on the rental of the Belle Vue Hotel. Mr Salmon said he was only comparing his rentals and what he was granting. He would be one of the last in the Council to have any feeling against any member of the Council. The Chairman: But you should know what you are talking about first. Mr Salmon: I do quite as well as you. If you talked less the business would go on better. The Chairman: When my lease of the Belle Vue was granted, I was the first person who was com- pelled to sign an undertaking to do the repairs. Mr Salmon: They would not grant renewals now upon the terms you have. Aid. Peter Jones: Oh, yes. Mr Salmon: Do you think they grant a renewal to the Belle Vue now with its present roof ? The Chairman They granted leases without any repairs at all. On a division, the amendment was supported by Aid. Jones, Aid. Palmer, and Mr Jenkins, the other three members voting for the proposition. The Chairjpan gave his casting vote for the amendment which was declared carried.
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0. Snowstorm in North Wales. THREE DEATHS. Snow fell heavily again on Tuesday in North Wales, greatly impeding traffic, and rendering many of the upland roads impassable. Two navvies crossing the hill road from Aberystwyth to Rhay- ader were found lying dead by a shepherd named Scott. The men had lost their way and been frozen to death. The coroner on Tuesday held an inquiry into the death of Mrs. Edwards, wife of the proprietor of the (rlyn Mill, in the Vale of Glyn Ceiriog, who was found dead in the snow a short distance from her home.
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LAMPETER.
LAMPETER. TEA PARTY.—On Wednesday afternoon, the 7tb inst., the members of the Emmaus Congregational Sunday School were entertained to tea, &c., by Mrs. Evans, Llwynhelyg; Mrs. Davies, Ffynnonfair; and Miss Morgan, Aber. The children mustered in good numbers, and did ample justice to the good things provided. After tea was over various games, &c., were indulged in. Tne tables having been cleared preparations were made for the enter- tainment, which was held under the presidency of the Rev. Evan Evans, pastor. A long programme was gone through satisfactorily. Much credit is due to Mr. Timothy Richards for the arduous task of preparing the children. A vote of thanks was accorded to the ladies for their kindness in pro- v;di.-g :m excellent tea, and also to the Chairman for presiding. Special mention should be made of Messrs. George Rees and T. Richards for the valuable services rendered by them in connection with this church. The singing of a hymn brought the meeting to a close. VOLUNTEERS.—We understand the Mayor has received a communication from Col. Picton Evans, of Cardigan, in reply to the one addressed tc the Colonel respecting the formation of a volunteer corps at Lampeter. The gallant Colonel expresses his doubt as to whether the War Office will accept the services of a volunteer corps formed at Lampeter unless it is to be attached to a battalion already in existence. As to the proposed corps being attached to his battalion this is impossible as to the latter is already up to its maximum strength. He points out that Lampeter could join a battalion of infantry volunteers about to be formed at Aber- ystwyth. The first step to be taken in forming a corps is to get the number of persons who are pre- pared to enroll themselves, to secure a rifle range, and a safe store house and magazine for arms and ammunition, and the names and addresses of persons fitted for officers. As soon as this is got the offer should be addressed to the General Officer Commanding Western Division, Devonport. The Colonel expressed his willingness to give any further information on the matter if required. The Lord-Lieutenant of the County, Col. H. Davies- Evans, Highmead, is taking great interest in the pro- posal of the Aberystwyth men to get up a Battalion of Infantary Volunteers for Cardiganshire, and for the present the question of forming a corp at Lampeter has been left in his hands. It may be mentioned that there is a strong feeling amongst those who are prepared to enroll themselves here that the corps should be formed with as little delay as possible. AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY.—The annual general meeting of the Lampeter Agricultural Society was held at the Royal Oak Hotel, Lampeter, on Friday, the 9th instant, when there were present Messrs J. Jenkins, Blaenplwyf (presiding) Lewis Davies, Gelly; Dan. Jenkins, Pentrefelin; Daniel Watkins, solicitor; D. D. Jones, Cwmmawr; D. P. Jones, Rhydygof; John Rees, Dolgwm; Timothy Davies, Brongest Joseph Price, Gwarcoed James Edwards, Penybont; G. J. Davies, Penylan; B. J. Evans, Llanfairfach; Evan Evans, Maesmynach; J. J. Davies, Blaenwaun; J. M. Jones, L. and P. Bank; John Jones, Tynlofft; D. Jones, Old Bank (treasurer); J. G. Marsden, Rhydybenau; Dd. Davies, Crugywheel; Dd. Davies, Tyncoed Dd. Jones, Llwynieir Wm. Davies, Ffynonfair; John Evans, Maespwll; D. P. Davies, M.R.C.V.S., and Dd. Evans, Old Bank (secretary).-A letter was read from Mr J. C. Harford (chairman of the Com- mitte), regretting his inability to attend the meeting. Mr. T. H. R. Hughes (the vice-chairman), had to attend a meeting at New Court and was obliged to leave when the meeting commenced -TheTreasurei- presented his report of the receipts and payment) for the year 1899, which showed a balance in hand, E125 9s 3d. The gain in the year's working brings £ 1 8s 8d. The prices of electro plates offered by Mr Baker, York-street, Bristol, as first and second prizes for the best half a hundred weight of cheese made from Clement's Prince, Bristol Rennet, were presented by the Chairman to Messrs J. Jones, Tynlofft, and Dd. Jones, Llwynieir, respectively.— Mr F. A. Gerwyn Jones, Pantglas, Golden Grove, was elected president of the Society for the ensuing year. The Chairman, Vice-chairman of Com- mittee, Treasurer, and Secretary were re-elected. A few names were struck off the list of Committee and the following names added :—Messrs. David Davies, Crugywheel: J. G. Marsden, Rhydybenau. — Sterry, Monachty D. Robert Jones, Llwyny groes James Edwards, Penybont; G. J. Davies, Penlan; J. Davies, Feathers Hotel, Aberayron J. E. Lloyd, Dolgwm and J. Percival, Falcondale. It was decided that this year's show be held on. Thursday, the 27tli day of September next, at 10-30 a.m.—The Rules and Price List were revised It wa" unanimously agreed that a Bull Club be established in connection with the Society, and the following were appointed a Central Com- mittee to make the necessary arrangements:— Messrs. B. J. Evans, Llanfairfach; J. J. Davies, Blaenwaen; J. Rees, Dolgwm; John Jones, Tyn- loft; D. Price Jones, Rhydygof; Evan E-,lans, Maes- mynach Daniel Jenkins, Pentrefelin; Daniel Watkins, solicitor: William Davies, Ffynonfair; and D. Evans, Secretary.—A vote of thanks was passed to the following persons for having given special prizes at the last show:—Mrs. Vaughan Davies, Messrs. J. C. Harford, D. Lloyd Lewis, N. P. Bank, B. Davies-Evans (president), William Jones, Penllwyn; Jackson and Co., Rhymney; J. W. Baker, York-street, Bristol; and Joseph Thorley Ld., King's Cross, London. LETTER FROM A CARDI LAD. Mr. John J. Davies, Blaenwaun, Cellan, has received a letter from Private T. Jones. "A Com- pany, 1st Royal Welsh Fusiliers, Chieveley Camp, in which he says Your most welcome letter I received, and also the box, for which I must thank you very much, and I hope I shall be able to repay you some day for the kindness you have done me (if old Kruger does'nt bowl me over). We have been here since the Boers got the best of us on the 15th December. I don't know how long we are going to stop here. We keep a good eye on the Boers. They are well within range of our big naval guns, but we are too far for their guns to take any effect on us. They are entrenched on several steep hills, skirted by trees, in front of which runs the river Tugela, which is unfordable and full of barbed wire. On the left is the Drakensburg Ranee, and the right is protected by the hill overlooking Ladysmith. We can see the shells bursting on them from there. We keep communication with Ladysmith by means of searchlights thrown on the clouds at night and worked under the regulation code (the same as in telegraph) with the usual cypher. There was heavy firing there on the sixth. The Boers tried to take the place, but were repulsed at all points with heavy loss. There is no use denying that the Boers had the best of our last fight, but I don't think they will have the same chance next time. It was due to the two batteries of artillery being put out of action, and that is how our infantry suffered so severely. Our naval guns from H.M.S. Terrible shell the enemy every time they venture to show themselves. We have got so accustomed to hear their booming that we play' football and other games, and cannot believe we are so near the emeny and don't know the minute we shall receive the fatal blow. There are plenty of thunderstorms here, generally at night, and many a night when I have been on outpost duty on the open veldt I could not see my chum standing by me. The lightning was blinding, the thunder was a con- tinuous roar, and the rain came in torrents, but I dare not say, Let us do it some other night, otirs was not to reason why; ours was to do or die." I think we are going to stop hero for some time. We are fortifying our position by digging trenches everywhere. We had several Christmas gifts, tobacco from our Volunteers in Wrexham, and special Christmas presents from some Welsh Society at Cape Town, but we are still waiting for the Queen's chocolate. Everything is very dear as regards luxuries for the soldiers. In fact, we can't get writing paper for any money, except from some religious society such as the Y.M.C.A. and the Salvation Army. They have a tent, and supply it gratis as far as possible. I must now draw to. a close, hoping that I shall be able to fight our battles once again over a pfope of tobacco."
ABERAYRON.
ABERAYRON. THE GALE.—During the heavy gale of Sunday morning two vessels, the Ina" and Martha Jane" collided in the harbour and were damaged considerably. OBITUARY.—We regret to record the death of Captain Jenkin Davies, 7, Victoria-street, which took place suddenly at Newport, Mon., last week, where he was engaged in discharging the s.s. "Avalon" which he commanded. The body was brought home for burial, and the funeral "which took place on Monday, was largely attended. The Rev J. Thickens officiated at the house and the Rev. J. M. Griffiths at the grave. Deceased was held in high esteem, and his charitable disposition and kindness of heart had won him many friends. He was an excellent seaman and had secured an extra pass master's certificate. He leaves to mourn their loss a widowed mother and two sisters, viz.: Miss Davies, and Mrs. James Griffiths, Liverpool, with whom much sympathy is felt. At a service held at the Tabernacle on the same evening the Dead March" was played by Miss Bessie Jones, in memory of the departed. NATIONAL SCHOOL.—The following is a verbatim copy of Her Majesty's Inspector's report of the above school. Mixed school: "The school is progressing rapidly under the present master, who has evidently laboured with diligence and judge- ment to raise the quality of the work. He has been particularly successful in teaching hand writing, both the copy and exercise books being neatly kept and well done. Mental arihmetic is the least successful branch of the elementary work. There are points in the discipline which will require watchful care. It would be an advantage if in the near future the Managers were able to replace the present heavy and antiquated desks by those of a more modern and hygienic construction. Infants' class: The infants are, on the whole, in a very satisfactory state of efficiency. Greater proficiency in rrading will be expected in the second division during the coming year. Firmer discipline should be maintained. It should be stated that the class was seen at a disadvantage as the teacher was away ill. In recommending the grant for singing from notes, allowance is made for this fact." M. G. Jones has obtained a second class in the Queens Scholarship Examination.
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London Letter. [FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT. I London, Wednesday Afternoon. PARLIAMENT. It is one of the characteristics of the present Parliament that speeches damaging to the Government are made from every- where but the Front Opposition Bench. In a normal state of affairs one expects to see the Leaders of the Opposition give the cue to their followers, and take the lead in attacking their opponents, but the spectacle which meets one's eye in the present House of Commons is very far removed from that. The most damaging attacks on the Trans- vaal policy of the present Government have come from Sir Edward Clarke and Leonard Courtney, a Conservative and a Liberal Unionist. Next to the speeches delivered by these two men, those of Mr Lloyd George and Tim Healy rank, and one should also mention the speech of Mr John Burns. Sir Wilfred Lawson was asked by a member how John Burns had spoken. He answered that the highest compliment he could pay John Burns was to say that he had spoken nearly as well as Lloyd George. MR LLOYD GEORGE. Lest your readers should think that I am exaggerating when I say that Mr George's speech was one of the greatest speeches of the debate, I will adduce a piece of evidence which any person who knows anything of the House of Commons will admit is incon- trovertible. It was delivered just before the dinner hour, when the House is usually very empty, and, as a matter of fact, the House was empty when Mr George started speaking. He succeeded, however, not only in filling the House, but in forcing the n 17, Conservative members by the sheer power of his eloquence, to listen to the most damning indictment of the Government's policy hitherto mixle. He never hesitated to call a lie a lie, yet the Conservatives dared not interrupt, though every point was punc- tuated by the cheers of the Irishmen and the Radicals. All honour to Messrs Lloyd George, Bryn Roberts, and Samuel Evans, for the'stand they are making. LORD ROSEBERY. It can no longer be denied that Lord Rosebery or his minions are playing a deep game. Whether the position of the Rosebery faction is one which honorable gentlemen ought to take up is another question, but I venture to say that ordinary old-fashioned Liberals, disciples of Gladstone and Bright, would be disgusted with the petty intrigues against Campbell Bannerman and Harcourt which distinguish the partizans of the Rosebery colour. There is no doubt that a gre,tt many men have slipped into Parliament of recent years under Liberal colours who are no more Liberals than Sir Ellis Ashmead Bartlett or Mr. Wanklyn. Lord Rosebery has the same fascination for these people that Disraeli had for the Tory nobility. Snobbery is so deeply burnt into the English mind that any titled person of some ability is hailed as a prodigy. I believe that if Ashmead Bartlett had been born a Duke he would long ere this have been Prime Minister. THE CYMRODORION SOCIETY. An interesting meeting of the Cyniro- dorion Society was held last Wednesday, when Professor Rhys, of Oxford, read a paper on the" Cave Legends of Wales." As is his custom, the Professor was both witty and learned, and raised several points which suggest fields of valuable research. His identification of the Owen Lawgoch of the Welsh prophecies with the Ivan des Galles of the French wars is absolutely new, and has the merit of being very probable. But what rendered the meeting memorable in its way was the presence of persons repre- senting such diverse ideas as the Bishops of St. Asaph and St. David's, Mr. Willis Bund, Dr. Isambard Owen, Mr. Frank Edwards, and Mr. Lloyd George. It is also worthy of comment that the Bishop of St. Asaph and Mr. Lloyd George agreed on one point. Both confessed their absolute ignorance of folk-lore. DR, MORGAN" DAVIES. Dr. Morgan Davies delivered an excellent lecture on Cymreigiaeth" last Friday night at New Jewin Chapel. Dr. Davies holds very strong views on the Welsh Language question, and his exposition on what for want of a better word I will call Wallicis-m, was able and convincing. He laid stress upon the absence of class dis- tinctions among the Welsh, the natural bonheddigeiddrwydd" of the Welshmen and his love for the spiritual as offered to the material view of life. It is a pity that his voice is not heard oftener in our Welsh meetings. Why do the Celtic Society of the College not ask him to deliver his lecture there ? THE WAR. Sir Redvers Buller has again been driven back and the probability of the relief qf Ladysmith becomes less and less certain. Operations at Colesberg also appear to be most unsatisfactory, and it is becoming perfectly clear that we have fashioned the Beers into a magnificent army. Sympathy with this country is dying out even in the United States, though gallant attempts are made by the London Press to suppress this fact. All the European nations are taking advant .ge of the opportunity to secure some personal benefit for themselves, and unfor- seen accidents are happening in every direction. It is indeed a most gloomy prospect, and unless a British victory breaks the gloom at an early date, things are likely to assume an even more threatening attitude. THE "DAILY NJSW8." Those Liberals who have not already thrown the Daily News up in disgust are much amused by the interesting campaign initiated by the Star against that quondam Liberal print. In its search for arguments to justify the position it has taken up on the South African question, the Daily News gives the prominence of its leading articles to the most amazing theories about the Dutch of South Africa and the Boer of the Transvaal. As each new theory appears, the Star pounces upon it and pulls it to threads. A few days ago the Daily News made public some wonderful information about a 120 ton gun which the Boers had bought. The Star has discovered that the whole thing is a hoax, and that in fact there is no crane in Lorenzo Marques which could lift this 120 ton gun now said to be on the heights above Ladysmith.
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LATEST WAR NEWS. The most serious news from the front comes from Rensburg. The Boers have assumed the offensive, driven off our out- posts and pickets, and compelled General Clements to withdraw all his forces to the camp at Repsburg. Lord Roberts intends to make an immediate effort to relieve Kim- berley.
MACHYNLLETH.
MACHYNLLETH. DEATH AVT- '• I;L.—On Saturday, the death took place III Gvviactys, youngest daughter of the' Rev. Phillip Price (wesleyan minister), Bangor, atr the age of 12 months. The funeral took place om Tuesday at -Vlaciiyniloth. VisiTATlox.—the annual visitation of the • i-diop of i.a,»igor vviii be nadc io nllcth on Monday next. All the elergy of the deaneries of Cyfeiliog, Mplbvyd, and Arwystli will attend at the Parish Church, when the Bishop will deliver his special charge. FOOTBA LL.-The County School team visited Aberystwyth on Saturday last to plav the College Reserve team of that town. The result was a victory for ¡h.. ^Mincstcrs bv fivo goal., to two. The match WitS played under unfavouraile conditions, but the visitors played a plucky gam against great odds. SCHOLASTIC.—}Iiss Delia Davies. daughter of ht*« U.1. 1, i -1 't itxi. xiii-n aciieuiisL, aiiu late student at Ut. U.C.W., Aberystwyth, has successfully passed the preliminary science examination London M.B. The subject wev" biology, physics, and chemistry. Miss Davies is now studying at the London School of Medicine for Women. CYMREIGYDDION SOCIETY.—The meeting of this Society, which should have been held on Thursday evening has been postponed until Monday evening next owing to the Monthly Meetings of the Welsh Methodists being held in the town on the former day. Mr. D. W. Lewis, Brynaman, a musician and composer of considerable repute, will then deliver an address on The Voice." VOLUNTEER NOTES.—The volunteer movement is growing apace at Machynlleth. Already this year 40 recruits have been enrolled, bringing the total' strength up to over 80. A public meeting was recently held at Corris, when no fewer than 21 came forward as volunteers, and these are now attached to the Machynlleth corps. Two of the local volunteers, namely Mr. Alfred W. Harris and Mr. Hugh Arthur, who had been accepted for active service in South Africa, sailed from Southampton on Tuesday last. LANTERN" ENTERTAINMENT.— On Wednesday evening in last week, the members of the local branch of the North Wales Temperance Association gave an enjoyable limelight entertainment at the Maengwvn Schoolroom. Mr. Hugh Davies presided. Miss Edwards and Miss Pugh, by means of excellent slides, illustrated Tennyson's Enoch Arden," and the story, A shadow of a sin." Miss Maglona Rees and Miss Meredith explained the views. In the interval songs were rendered by Miss Lumley and Miss Frances Lewis. The proceeds will be devoted to the funds of the pub'ic library. NIGHT POACHING.—At the Machynlleth Petty Sessions last week, before Major J. J. Bonsall and a full bench of magistrates, four men named John Evans (Coedynon), Thomas Watkin (Coedynon), John Williams (Pikins Arms), farm labourers, and John Evans (Clawrycoed), were charged by John Williams, gamekeeper, in the employ of Captain Adams, with night poaching. From the evidence of the police it appears that the defendants, who had a dog, were seen on the land on the night of January 15. They had in their possession some nets. The three first named defendants admitted the charge, but the last named, who is the son of a neighbouring farmer, denied it, stating that he was returning home across the land in question when he met the other defendants. The Bench dismissed the charge against John Evans (Clawrycoed), while they fined the three other defendants 10s and costs each. THE PARISH CHURCH.—On Sunday last a special service of intercession by command of the Queen. on behalf of the naval and military forces now engaged in South Africa was conducted at the I I Parisli Church by Canon Trevor. The service was used in all the churches throughout. England and Wales, and consisted of a special litany and special hymns. Canon Trevor preached an appropriate sermon and a particular petition in the litany. Special mention was made of the nine following persons from Machynlleth who are at present engaged at the front:—Messrs Alfred W. Harris, John C. Harris, Ed. Francis. Robert Lewis, Robert, Owen, Watkin Parry, Richard Roger Owen, and Z, Maldwyn Richards. COMPETITIVE MEETING.—On Tuesday last week a competitive meeting was held at Graig Chapel, near Machynlleth, under the auspices of the Literary Society connected with that place of worship. Mr. R. Morgan* Aber.re, was the chairman. The prizes in the recitadon competi- tions were won by the following :—Annie Evans, David Jenkins, John Evans, Mary Smith, John Elias, Ed. Jenkins, Miss Jenkins (Talybontdrain), and Mrs. Davies (Ceniarth Farm) in the singing competitions by Mr. E. R. Jonkins, John Elias, and others; for the best essay, by Mr. E. H. Jenkins; impromptu speaking, Mrs. Davies; and poetry, Mr. E. R. Jenkins and Miss Mary Evans. The majority of the competitors gave evidence of considerable labour having been attached thereto. The adjudicators were the Rev. Wnion Evans, and Messrs. J. Yorkhouse; W. Williams and T. Jenkins, Machynlleth; T. J. Richards, Cwmby r
Cardiganshire County Governing…
Cardiganshire County Governing Body. The quarterly meeting of this Body was held on Wednesday at the Town Hall, Lampeter, when there were present: Principal T. F. Roberts, M.A., Aberystwyth (in the chair); Messrs. Jenkin Lloyd, Tregaron J. C. Harford, Lampeter; Rev. Thomas James, Dr. Evans, and William James, Llandyssul; and the Rev. U. Evans, Aberayron; with Mr. H. C. Fryer (clerk). The Clerk reported that the five years for which the representative members appointed by the different local school managers to the County Body, had expired. In accordance with his re- quest the following new appointments had been made :Aberayron, Mr. L. J. Roberts; Aberyst- wytb. Mrs. Jesse Williams; Llandyssul, Mr. Wm. Thomas: Cardigan, Mr. James Stephens; Lam- peter had not yet appointed their representative. A communication was read from the Charity Commissioners regarding the application of the Tregaron managers to borrow P,600 for the erection of a headmaster's house contiguous to the school, and also for authority to charge rent for the same. In former communications the Commissioners pointed out that according to Clause 55 of the Scheme the managers would not be entitled to charge rent, but they now wrote withdrawing this objection, and giving permission to the local managers to borrow £ 600, repayable within 30 years, and also to charge the headmaster a rental of £30 per annum. The plans of the house were now being prepared by the Tregaron managers, who would forward the same to the Commiisioners as soon as they were completed. The Clerk reported that the committee appointed in the matter had appointed Miss Bertha Jones, of Cardiff, as the cookery and laundry instructress for the Aberystwyth, Tregaron, and Aberayron Schools. A report upon the progress made at the Aber- ayron County School was submitted by the Head- master and read. It was decided to request the Headmaster of each school to send in similar reports annually as required by the Scheme. Tha Chairman specially referred to the pamphlet issued regarding the instruction of pupil teachers in intermediate schools, and urged the desirability of local managers and school board members con- sidering the proposals therein contained.
Family Notices
Birtbs, Carriages and Deaths. MARRIAGES. JON Es-REIS.-Janiiary 7th » at Golden Grove, Mr. E Gorlech Jones, Llanybyth er, to Miss Rees, Golden Grove. DEATHS. OWKV— 10th instant, at Clywedig,- Brithdir and' Is- lawrdref, David Owen, son of Evan Owen, aged 31 years. CAI.VERLY.—9th instant, at Brynhyfryd, Llanbedr, Llanenddwyn, Robert, son of William Calverly, aged 3 months. Wri.r.iAM.s.—9th instant, at Rrvntirion, Barmouth. Lewis Williams, coachbuilder/aged 47 years. SIMMONS.—10th instant, at Ty'rgraig, Barmouth, William Simmons, gardener, aged 71 years. L-EGGE.-8th in.-jta.iit, at the Workhouse, Dolgelley, John Legge, river watcher, aged 56 years. JENKINS.—February 12th, at George-street, Aber- ystwyth, Archibald Ellis Jenkins, son of John Thomas Jenk gr.nsmith, aged 2 years. DAVIES. -Fct)ri iary 12th, at Pentrellyn, Llanilar, Jane, Davies, daughter of John Davies, butcher, aged 26 years. PiiicE.February 10th, at Bangor, Gwladys Price, daughter of Phillip Price, Wesleyan minister, aged 1 year. GARNET.—February 6tli, at Gianabcr-terrace, Bar- mouth, Captain John Garnet, aged 70 years. WILLIAlls. -February 7th, at Cantref House, Towyn,. Mrs. Williams, mother-in-law of Mr. Meyrick. Roberts, aged 87 years. JONES.—February 10th, at Chalybeate-street, Aber- ystwyth, Sarah Jones, daughter of John Lloyd Jones, aged 8 years. JONES.—February 9th, at Blaeuddol, Clarach, John Jones, blacksmith, aged 79 years. JENKINS.—February ilth, at High-street, Aber- ystwytli, Jane Jenkins, wife of William Jenkins,. aged 61 years. Printed and Published by the Proprietor, GEORGE. REES, at the Wels# GAZETTE" Printeries, Bridge-strei.u, Aberystwyth. in the County of Cardigan. Thursday, February 15th, 1900.