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♦ Rest at Last. After the shower, the tranquil sun; Silver stars when the day is done. After the snow, the emerald leaves; After the harvest, golden sheaves. After the cflouds, the violet sky Quiet woods when the wind goes by. r the tempest, the lull of the waves AlftfrYhe battle, peaceful graves. t After the kne]?,!the wedding bells; 'Joyful greetings from sad farewells. After the bud, the radiant rose; After our weeping, sweet repose. After the burden, the blissful meed; After the furrow, the waking seed. After the flight, the downy nest; After the shadowy river-rest. +.

Our Need. We need it every hour- A purpose high, To give us strength nd power To do or die. We need it every hour— A firm brave will, That, though hate's clouds may lower, Shall conquer still. We need it every hour- A calm strong mind, Enriched by reason's dower, Nor warped nor blind. We need it every hour- A patient love, Which shall all souls endower From heights above. We need it every hour- A conscience clear, That shall be as a tower Of strength and cheer. We need it every hour- A true pure life, Which failure cannot sour Or turn to strife. SARA A. UNDERWOOD.

4- "Peace with our Neighbours." We ought to keep peace with all men, and at all times; for there is no time when we ought not to love them, and desire to serve them. So that, even when we cannot preserve, in relation to them, that internal peace which consists in the union of settlement, we must try, at least, to pre- serve an external peace, by fulfilling the laws of politeness, so that we may not render ourselves incapable of serving them some, day, and that we may .always show to God that we cherish the sincere desire to do so. The causes of divisions are always mutual discontents, and the only way to avoid them is never to do any things/which can hurt anyone, and not to allow oneself to be hurt by anything. The way to succeed in the practice of the first of these duties is to know what will wound others, and what will create in them that impression which produces aversion and estrangement. It Is frequently not so much our sentiments which shock others, as the proud, presumptuous, passionate, contemptuous, insulting manner with which we announce them. Thus it: is necessary to learn to contradict politely and with humility, and to look upon one's faults in this respect as very important. We ought to be persuaded that those who are not con- vinced by our reasons, ought not to be shaken by our reproaches, because these reproaches give them no further light on the subject, and only indicate that we prefer our own judgment to theirs, and that we do not mind wounding them From these remarks, we gather that the principal means tabe used, in order not to wound others, are reduced to silence and modesty. That is to say, to the suppression of the sentiments that might ,-shock others, when their usefulness is not so great as to make it necessary as to run the risk of shock- ing them and to retain so much moderation when one is obliged tolet them appear, as to take away as much as possible from the harshness of contradic- tion Thus prudence obliges us.. to give up absolutely the chimerical design of correcting all that displeases us in others: and to try to establish our peace and our repose on our own reformation, and on the modification of our passions. We are bound to work upon ourselves, and to correct our own faults, and, if we do it as, we ought, nothing from without will 'be able to trouble us. In not making complaint certainly we ourselves shall profit, :and it is very uncertain if we shall do our neighbour any good 'by complaining. Why then should we deprive ourselves of the good which patience brings, under the pretext of procuring them the good which -comes from correction ? At least there should be a great probability of succeeding in the latter.. One may say generally, in regard to silence, that one must have reasons for speaking, but it is not necessary to have any for being silent. What good have our complaints done us? We have tried to make others condemn those of whom we have complained, and perhaps they have only con- demned ourselves; but it is quite certain that God has found us guilty of unkindness, of impatience, and of esteeming lightly the gifts of heaven. Before making these complaints we had some advantage over those who had offended us; but, in complaining, we have placed ourselves beneath them." PIHIRB NICOLE.

Concerning the Mine Adventure. BY "PHILIP SIDNEY." "The various and different reports and opinions of men concerning the mine adventure are not un- known in this part of the world, some persons affirming that the mines are not worth the work- ing that the stock is all spent, and that the under- taking is totally disappointed. Others again, knowing the falsity of these allegations, run into another extream, and please themselves with ex- pectations of a speedy return of mountains of treasure beyond all reason or possibility of obtain- ing in so short a time." So runs the preface to an old book entitled A familiar discourse or dialogue concerning the mine adventure," printed in London in the year 1700. The discourse is carried on 'twixt Two Noble Lords, a learned Doctor of Divinity, and an Eminent Merchant of London." We are well and wisely told in the same pre- face that "a prudent moderation between two extremes is always best; and to bring men to this temper is the aim and intent of communicating this following discourse to the world." Here is a solid piece of advice, which, although two centuries old, still holds as good as ever— Indeed 'tis pity the fair adventurer should be imposed upon by stock-jobbing or designing. Persons on one side, and so sell out to loss, or that he should deceive himself with too great and speedy expectations of bringing the mines to the highest valuation on the other side, and so buy in too dear." There was a stir then, no doubt, in the mines of Cardiganshire for the reader of two cen- turies ago was told that this is the proper time of giving account thereof-that there is good reason given to induce any rational man to believe, and that it will not be very long before the cross-drifts from the levels will be carried home to the great veins." This was said of Bwlch yr Eskir Hyr early in the year 1700. Here are some interesting extracts from the Index-" A safe ¡fIe to walk by in the mine adventure, page 19—That this company subsists on i a substantial foundation, page 20.—A secret in smelting lead ore, page 37.-Reasons to prove the sincerity of Mr. Waller, pages 41-43. That under- takings of this nature ought to be encouraged by all good men, pages 93-132.—That 'twas never known in the county of Cardigan, that any vein which bore oar at the surface, did ever fail at any deepness; but on the contrary, the deeper the vein, the richer the oar, page 71." The last item on the index is as follows:— Reasons humbly offered for altering the punish- ment of criminals condemned to die for lesser offences, and shewing how it may be so ordered as to be a greater terror to all offenders, and conduce both to the Honour and Interest of the King and Kingdom." This item whets one's curiosity, so on turning to page 142 we find that the Reasons offered are to transport the -criminals over the Severn to work in the lead mines of Cardiganshire. The Doctor, in referring to the suggestion, is of opinion that there is nothing which could more rebound to the honour of a Christian Kingdom than such a law, whereby, he quaintly observes the souls of many thousands of men may by the grace of God be eternally saved, as well as their bodies from utter ruin and destruction." The Merchant replies that in addition to the charity of such a law, there is no small policy therein, for j" thereby the nation would reap the benefit of their labour, and the poor penitent criminals be able to make some atonement for their crimes in the service of their native country." Lord B., whilst of opinion that such a law would be one well pleasing to all good men, believes that it should never admit of a debate, the "very title of such an Act to make Englishmen slaves would be sufficient to throw it out of the House upon the first motion." The learned (?) doctor, however, sticks to his guns, be opines that criminals are first dead in lawl They have forfeited their birth-right! They a,re no longer Englishmen They are condemned by the laws of England to die, their blood is at- tainted, and the law has no further tenderness or regard for them 111 And then, as if to put a final cap on the head. Lord B. delivers himself of j the dictum that T'would be a great advantage to your mines perhaps; but I don't know whether it would be 10 great an advantage to the Publick to have a Nest of Rogues ill the Kingdom. Let us hope that the mining industry will soon again be going full swing, and that it will not be necessary to import criminals to work in the mines. It is to be hoped that the mines can be worked with advantage to both employer and employed and that each and all will do all that in him lies to revive what was once the staple industry of our district. What a pleasing sight it would be to see our old harbour once again teeming with vessels waiting for their loads of useful ore from Cardi- land. The late Mr. Pryse Pryse, of Lodge Park, not long ago came across some old deeds and documents relating to the complaints of the captains of the scarcity of labourers, and to the fact that "criminal prisoners were transported to work ill the mines. Great thing;- were expected from the mines in those days—Cardiganshire was a veritable Eldorado and was destined, judging from the reports, to be the salvation of the Kingdom. At the end of the Discourse we read that the interest of Hia Majesty and the Publick is so much concerned, and that not only the Poor of Greenwich Hospital but of most of the great Corporations and Boroughs in England will reap advantage from the prosperity of the Mine Adventure." February 13th a bargain waslet to John Pryse, and partners of 100 tons at 14s per ton, for raising, stamping, washing and making the oar merchant able. February 20th Mr. Symon Pryse writes of a very glorious sight of oar in the new discovery," and on the same date David Jones of the parish of Llanbadarn Fawr says he has only the good news of a noble sight of oar in the new discovery." Further on we find that the same David Jones is in London in April 1700 where he maketh oath ihat on the second day of March last past he did go to the mines of Bwlchyr-Eskir,-Hyr, late of Sir Carbery Pryse and now belonging to Sir Humphrey Mackworth and partners-and there saw the largest and most glorious sight of oar that he ever aaw or heard of." Brief reference is made to the buildings at Tally- bont and on the mountain. The oar was in those days sent to a large smelting house at Neath where coal is at no time wanting." Abstract 6. states that houses for workmen were erected to contain near a hundred men, and that the country people, brought provisions to the mountain every Saturday, to the great advantage of the neighbours and miners." Richard Morris writing on 24th March, 1700 says to W. Pugh Esq.,—" The new discovery at Bwlchyr- Eskir-Hyr widens, downwards, and that which was hard oar at the top cuts out to good Potters oar, they will their work above double in a short time. Miners were imported to Cardiganshire, Mr. Will Waller tells the committee on 26th March that I have sent to Darbyshire for more miners." A few days afterwards he writes that no new men have come yet; I will send my man to the north for more men, for I shall have room for a great many in a little time." The abstract of the state of Bwlchyr-Esk-Hyr, from the 31st day of January, 1699, to the 30tli day of April 1700 contains much interesting in- formation and abounds with familar names of persons and places. Names still to be found in this locality, appear in the List of all the Adventurers in the Mine- Adventure, May, vlo, Fisb, 1700." Here are John Davies, Dr. John Evans, Thomas Edwards, the Lady Evans, deceased," John Ellis, the Hon. Robert and Charles Herbert, the ladies Ann, Catherine, Elizabeth, and Margaret Herbert, Thomas Jenkins, Ann, Ebenezer, John and Thomas Jones, Lewis Prothero, Edw. Pryse, and others; with a good finish in the Honourable the Lady Ann Zeulistyne.

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DOLGELLEY. COUNTY SCHOOL GOVERNORS. A meeting of the Governing Body of the Dolgelley County School was held on Friday evening last, when there were present Mr Edward Griffiths, J.P., Mr E. W. Evans, Rev. J. Williams, Mr David Owen, Mr O. D. Roberts, Mrs Jones-Griffith, Mrs Jones- Parry, Mr R. Wynne Williams, Mr W. M. Hughes, Mr A. Clendon (headmaster), and Mr R. Jones- Griffith (clerk). The appointment of chairman in succession to the late Dr. Edward Jones was the first business transacted, and on the motion of Mr Edward Griffith, seconded by Mr W. M. Hughes, it was decided that Mr C. R. Williams, of Dolmelynllyn, be appointed to the position until the end of the school financial year. A vote of condolence with the family of the late Dr. Jones, was also carried on the proposition of Mr R. Wynne Williams, seconded by Mr Wm. Hughes, high tributes being paid to the labour and sacrifice the deceased bad bestowed upon the school. It was reported that Messrs E. W. Evans, and E. Wynne Williams had been appointed as the repre- sentatives of the Urban District Council on the Governing Body for the next three years. The Clerk announced that one of the Evans' scholarships had become vacant, and it was resolved that it be offered to one of the candidates who bad previously competed for the same. Mr R. Wynne Williams, and Mr Edward Griffith were appointed the visiting committee for the coming month. A committee was appointed to consider the ad- visability of laying out a cricket pitch upon the school grounds. BOARD OF GUARDIANS. The monthly meeting of the Dolgelley Board of Guardians was held on Saturday last at the County Hall, when there were present Mr. Charles Williams, Hengwm, in the chair; Messrs. Richard Mills and William Williams, Dolgelley; Hugh Evans, John Evans, Edward Hughes, and Morris J. Morris, Barmouth David Evans, Mallwyd John Edwards, John Roberts, and Griffith Richards, Brithdir and Islaw'rdref; Ellis Williams, Llanaber; Ellis Pughe Jones, Llanddwywe-is; Richard Jones, Llanelltyd; Hugh Evans and Morris G. Williams, Llanenddwyn; Robert Hughes and Hywel Pugh, Llanfachreth; Meyrick Roberts, Llanfihangel; Cadwaladr Roberts, Llangelynin; Owen Jones, Llanymawddwy; and Hugh Jones, John P. Jones, and Hugh S. Roberts, Talyllyn; with W. R. Davies (clerk), W. R. Richardson (clerk), T. Parry, and W. Davies (relieving officers), and Hugh Roberts (workhouse master). THE LATE DR. JONES. Before proceeding to business, the Chairman said he was sure they would wish him to say a word or two of an old official of the Board, who had been taken from them since they met last. They thought little a month ago that they should never see his smiling face again. They all knew him well, and he (the chairman) had known him since boy- hood, both of them having been bred in the town. During his 43 years residence at Dolgelley, he had known Dr. Jones well. He had been a good servant to them for over 30 years, and he was sure they would all agree that the deepest sympathy of the Board should be conveyed to the bereaved widow and children. The suggestion of the Chairman was agreed to with unanimity in silence, and at the request of the Clerk, it was agreed to allow the officers of the Board to join in this expression. ASSISTANT OVERSEER'S BOND. A communication was read from the Local Government Board enclosing a copy of a com- munication received from Mr J. Roberts, assistant overseer, Barmouth. with reference to his failure to furnish the guardians with a security for the proper discharge of his duties. Mr Roberts ex- pressed his regret that the bond was not ready by the previous Council meeting, but it would be ready for this meeting. The Chairman Has it been received ? The Clerk No, sir. The delay has apparently risen from the want of replies to a set of questions sent me by the Barmouth District Council, which I could not answer, as the Guardians had not directed me. After some discussion, it was decided to write to the Local Government Board and the Barmouth Council explaining the position, and to take the necessary steps toward having the bond effected. RELIEF ADMINISTERED. The relief administered during the past month was as follows :—Barmouth district, per Mr Thos. Parry, P,117 18s. 8d.; Talyllyn district, per Mr. William Davies, Z125 19s. 3d. The Workhouse was occupied by 51 paupers. APPOINTMENT OF MEDICAL OFFICER. The Clerk read communications from Dr John Jones, son of the late Dr Edward Jones, J.P., applying for the positions of medical officer of the Board for the Dolgelley district, and of the Work- house, rendered vacant by the death of his father. He pointed out that he had acted as his father's deputy in connection with the duties of the office for over 14 years, and he would be pleased to undertake the work for the same remuneration as was paid his late father. The Chairman said in accordance with notice of motion, he would propose that they elect that day a medical officer for the two vacant positions. Mr. John Evans seconded. Mr. Morris Williams proposed as an amendment that they advertise inviting applicants for the positions. He also felt that at present they paid too much for the medicine supplied to paupers, and thought that was a matter which should be taken into consideratioh. Mr. Ellis P. Jones seconded the amendment, and asked why should they pay extra for expensive medicine, while at Machynlleth they paid nothing. Mr. Cadwaladr Roberts and Mr. Hugh Evans supported the proposition, but were of opinion that the question of medicine should be taken into consideration. On being put to the meeting, the proposition was carried, and the Chairman then proposed the appointment of Dr. John Jones to the two positions mentioned in succession to his late father. This was seconded, and unanimously carried. At a later stage of the meeting Dr. John Jones appeared before the Board, and thanked the mem- bers for the appointment. He said he would do his utmost to discharge the duties to their satisfaction and the satisfaction of the sick poor. He would do his best to show the poor that sympathy and tender- ness in their affliction which his late father invariably did. He would be pleased to appoint his brother (Mr. Hugh Jones) as his deputy. He also wished to thank them for the kind sympathy shown them as a family in the dark hour of trial, which had been a great comfort to them. FINANCES. Mr. Meyrick Roberts presented the report of the Finance Committee, showing that the payments that day amounted to E1142 12s. 5d; amount at bank, £ 818 4s. 5d.; payments to infirmary, L324 7s. lid.; arrears, £ 735; next months payments, £ 350. ABSTRACT OF ACCOUNTS. Lengthy consideration was given to the abstract of accounts for the year 1899, upon which a report was submitted by a committee appointed at the previous meeting. The report on the whole was considered satisfactory, and the committee was thanked for its report. DOLGELLEY COUNTY SCHOOL. Mr. H. S. Roberts, Corris, and Mr. Henry Lloyd, Brithdir, were appointed the Board's representatives on the governing body of the Dolgelley County School.

Towyn and Aberdovey Council. A special meeting of this Council was held on Friday last at Towyn, when there were present- Mr. Daniel Edwards (chairman), Messrs. J. Hughes Jones, J. Maethlon James, W. Jones Hughes, A. Tomlins, J. M. Howell, R. P. Morgan, D. C. Davies, D. N. Kirkby, J. Roberts, J. G. Jones, W. R. Davies (clerk), and R. Barnett (assistant clerk.) The object of the meeting was to consider a statement drawn up by the Clerk as to the financial position of the Council. By this it appeared that the amount put down in last half year's estimate for Towyn had not been expended, but at Aberdovey and the Rural Ward the estimate had been exceeded. This would necessitate, in all probability, after all the rates available are received and the grants from the County Council paid :to the treasurer, an increased rate in the Aberdovey district and the Rural Ward district. It was decided that the clerk should prepare another statement, a copy of which would be handed to every member before the annual meeting of the Council. The point was also raised as to the advisability of collecting the rates at a more convenient time of the year. Both the Aberdovey and Towyn members agreed that if the rates were collected in August it would be more convenient and more easy for them to pay than in December or January. The Clerk read replies he had received from the Festiniog, Bala, Dolgelley, and Barmouth Councils, as to the opinions of those bodies upon the new arrangement of the County Council, with refer- ence to the maintenance of main roads. The Bar- mouth Council suggested a conference to be held at Barmouth. The Bala Council wrote that they had decided to accept the proposal of the County Council, and the Festiniog Council had also decided to accept it with the reservation that the County Council would still re-construct bridges, or con- struct new ones, where necessary. The Dolgelley Council had not yet decided in the matter. After a long discussion, Mr. John Hughes Jones proposed, and Mr. J. M. Howell seconded, that the terms offered by the County Council be accepted. Mr. R. P. Morgan was opposed to the proposition, pointing out that the expenditure on main roads this year in their district would be over £800, and the sum of Z666 offered by the County Council would not be enough. On being put to the vote, the resolution was carried but Mr. Maethlon James and Mr. J. G. Jones did not vote.

FOOTBALL Combination Results up to Saturday, February 24:— Goals Pld. Won Lost Drn. For Agst Pts. Chirk 15 10 2 3 35 14 .23 Wrexham 13 9 2 2 47 .22 .20 Druids 15 .8 4 3 34 .20 .19 Newtown .12 5 6 1 26 .36 .11 Bangor 11 4 6 1 18 .25 9 Aberystwyth 10 3 5 2 17 .24 8 Oswestry .12 3 7 2 24 .28 8 Birkenhead 8 3 4 1 15 .17 7 Rhyl 9 2 4 3 14 .24 7 Llandudno .11 1 8 2 17 .38 4 ABERYSTWYTH V. NEWTOWN. Aberystwyth journeyed to Newtown on Saturday to play their return match in the Combination. The Seasiders having defeated Newtown in the fourth round of the Welsh Cup competition, the match naturally created a large amount of interest, and a large crowd of Newtown spectators lined the ropes to see the teamthat had defeated theils favourites in the Cup competition. New- town won the toss, and Marshall kicked off for the visitors. Whelan secured, but was robbed by C. Owen who gave the ball to Withers. The latter made a rush for the visitors territory, and forced a corner, which proved fruit- less. Play was now kept in the Aberystwyth quarters for some time, and the Seasiders had to give three or four corners to clear their lines, but Withers placed them all wide of the mark. Play was next confined to mid-field for some time; both sets of half-backs playing a hard game. Rough play now became the order of the day, and the good play which was witnessed in the opening stages of the game now fell away altogether. W. Pawy scored for Newtown out of a scrimmage in front of goal, and half-time arrived with the score standing in favour of the homesters by one to nil. Good play was again conspicuous in the second half by its absence, and after about quarter of an hour's interesting play Withers scored number two for Newtown, and nothing further was done up to the call of time. Both sets of forwards were com- pletely off colour, the Seasiders especially so, for Alf. Edwards (the Newtown custodian) never touched the leather all through the game No fault can be placed on the Aberystwyth cus- todian for the goals scored against him, and it is doubtful whether Roose (the international) would have done better. Parry and Evans played a good game at full back, but the palm must be given to John Henry (the popular captain) and Willie Jones, both of whom played a hard game from beginning to end The following were the teams :— Aberystwyth.—Goal, Joel Rowlands; backs, C. Parry and G. Evans; halves, D. Michael Evans, J. H. Edwards, and W. Jones; forwards, Sparrow, Wheelan, Marshall, Barson, and O. James. Newtown.—Goal, Edwards; backs, Rees and Pilot; halves, Tucker, Teddy Davies, and C. Owen; forwards, Withers, Swettenham, Parry, Morgan, and Tudor. Mr. Carter of Chester manipulated the whistle, and Councillor Peake and Mr. R. O. Jones officiated as linesmen.

«. JUNIOR CUP COMPETITION. NORTH END ROVERS v NATIONAL UNITED The above teams met in a semi-final tie for the above competition on Saturday at the Vicarage Field. Mr. J. C. Rea acted as referee, and there was a fair attendance. The Rovers were un- fortunate in having one of their players turned off" early in the first half, but notwithstanding this they had the best of matters and led at half- time by 2 goals to 1. On resuming, the United livened up and had hard lines on one or two occasions in not scoring. Play now became very tame until the United forwards, with a good run up, managed to beat Evans, the Rovers' custodian. This roused the North Enders and from now to the finish they continued to press. The game ended in a victory for the North End by 7 goals to 2. S. Peake scored five of the goals for the winners.

WALES v. IRELAND. This encounter came off at Llandudno on Satur- day last, and ended in an easy win for the Welsh team. Half-time saw a blank sheet. Jones opened the scoring in the second half, and Meredith secured a second goal. The final score was Wales 2 goals, Ireland niL The following played for Wales:—L. R. Roose (Aberystwyth), goal; D. Jones (Chirk and Manchester City), and C. Morris (Chirk), backs; S. J. Brookes (Llandudno), R. Morris (Chirk), and W. C. Harrison (Wrexham), half-backs; W. Meredith (Chirk and Manchester City), W. Butler (Druids), R. Jones (Bangor), T. D. Parry (Oswestry), and C. Davies (Brecon and Hereford) forwards.

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BUTTER MAKING. Sl«,—I am at a loss to understand what advantage the lectures given in different parts of this county on butter making, can be to those who attend them. They seem to me more useless than learning a dead language. There are already, as you are aware, a couple of butter factories in existence in the county. Some of the farmers who sell cream or milk to these, inform me that they are not only saving the labour and trouble involved in making the butter on their own premises, but are better off in pocket by selling their supply of milk to the Factory. From reports in your paper, the erection of more factories is in contemplation, and when the advan- tages afforded by them are more widely thrown amongst the farmers, we shall probably see an end of the ancient custom of churning at the Farm. ECONOMISER.

*+ SANITARY TEACHING IN SCHOOLS. SIR,—Your correspondent Mr. Nicholas Nemo, of ancient Northamptonshire family, again sustains the credit of his lineage in one of these witty effusions, directed from the aristocratic neighbour- hood of Nonenity-street. For this disclosure I ought to be duly grateful, as affording an additional clue to his identity, which I am thirsting, like all your readers, to discover. Does the solicitude of the writer for the welfare of the infantile digestion in view of the horrors of bacteria, microbes, and bacilli, suggest a fatherly disposition and possibly a nastoral career. I would not, in the face of such a modern style, hint that his concern is feigned to cover a weakness for the good old times, when the wicked sanitarian had not commenced his troubling, and the weary children were at rest. Still there is something in his fears, though I am sure he does not entertain them very seriously him- self The immature stage, which he considers un- suitable for beginning the education, is apt to be prolonged out of proportion to the prolongation of the body, and that corporeal expansion, which is brought painfully home to the material mind in the shape of tailors' or dressmakers' bills. Indeed I, hesitate to say at what precise period of the youthful development we should give that conscious introduction to the dreaded bacterium, which has already paid an early visit to its victim and has made its home with him. The tiny visitor is no stranger, and possibly resents the discourtesy of ignoring its presence. The painful scene he depicts between pupil and master, as to the internal conflict between good and evil, was very funny. What an excellent and forcible illustration for pulpit use-I present the idea to Mr. Nemo, if it has not already occurred to him. I see no reason why the history of the bacterium might not be dressed up by a sanitary enthusiast, in that style, by which Hans Anderson has cast a glamour over the equally invisible stage of Fairy- land, dear to the juvenile heart. We do not mind, and the children mind very much, such action songs a8 Hush, hush, hush, here comes the bogie man." Nothing happens except a shout from the youngsters at midnight, and a consuming desire next morning to experience the fearful pleasure again. The question most urgently asked by the enquiring juvenile, in regard to any of these wonderful tales is, Is it true ? What an advant- age, what a relief to the conscientious teacher to be able to say Yes," instead of the same apology we have to make for our hob-gobling giants and elves. The concluding paragraph contains a valuable suggestion from Mr. Nemo—to whom I would suggest letters patent for a more suitable cognomen —that the teaching of calisthenics should be encouraged, not to develope militarism but to increase chest measurement and strengthen the muscles. Body and mind should be cultivated together, and what God hath joined let not man put asunder. A. WALKER.

Business Notices. &; TAKE CARE OF YOUR CHEST. OLD DR. PARR'S MIRACULOUS COUGH SYRUP Has been proved by thousands to be a Certain, Safe, and Swift Cure for Coughs, Chronic Bronchitis, Irritation of the Throat, and every j form of Winter Catarrh. COMPOSED ENTIRELY OF HEALING AND BALSAMIC HERBS. Thousands of Bottles sold every year. ASK YOUR CHEMIST FOR A BOTTLE. PRICE 1/11 and 2/9, (by post 3d. extra) 2 SOLE PROPRIETOR AND MANUFACTURER, ISAAC T. LLOYD, M.P.S., CHEMIST, 267, KING'S ROAD, CHELSEA, LONDON. To be obtained Wholesale and Retail in North Wales from the "DOVEY PHARMACY," ABERDOVEY. A WORD IN SEASON. TRY MORGANS Pectoral Linseed Balsam Certain Cure for Coughs, Colds, Influenza, and all affections of the Chest, Throat, and Lungs. —— HAS CURED OTHERS. WILL CURE YOU. Prepared only by R. MORGAN, PHARMACEUTICAL CHEMIST, ABERYSTWYTH. Sold in Is. £ 2s. bottles WONDERFUL RESULTS. OWENS BROS., 31, NORTHGATE STREET ABERYSTWYTH, BUILDERS, JOINERS, UNDERTAKERS, &c Estimates given for every description of work WORKSHOP -PORTLAND LANE. JOHN JONES, JgUILDING MATERIAL J^JERCHANT, MONUMENTAL YARD, T REGARON, gOUTH W ES. MONUMENTS AND TOMBSTONES OF ALL SIZES IN STOCK. THE WATERLOO COACHES RuN D4J:,Y to the AMOUS 959 DEVIL'S BRIDGE. AND OTHER PLACES OF INTEREST BOOKING OFFICE: WATERLOO HOTEL, TERRACE ROAD, ABERYSTWYTH. TO THE INHABITANTS OF ABERYSTWYTH AND DISTRICT. ISAAC SAMUEL Begs to announce that he has OPENED BUSINESS IN Grocery arid Provisions AT NORTH END STORES, RAILWAY TERRACE. ALADDIN'S MAGIC TEA \& -ALADDIN'S MAGfC. Po ■ .11 II ■■ ■■■ -¡;¡ THE BEST IN THE MARKET! w ILLIAM WILLIAMS & £ JOMPANY, g BUTTON STREET, LIVERPOOL. D. JONES.4 n IGII CLASS HIGH. CLASS T A I LOR, g 0HALYBEATE STREET, ABERYSTWYTH. G E'TLEM.EN'S H UNTING & HOOTING SUITS. JgREECHES A SPECIALITY. L IVERIES, JJIGH-CLASS LADIES'T AILOR-M.ADE COSTUMES Made by Experienced Workmen on the premises. Business Notices. CARDIGANSHIRE CARRIAGE WORKS J. G. WILLIAMS, PRACTICAL CARRIAGE BUILDER, c HALTBEATE STREET, (Near Railway Station,) ABERYSTWYTH. NEW CARRIAGES of own Manufacture on hand, of Best Material and Finest work- manship throughout. Rubber Tyres fitted to all Vehicles if required. J. G. WILLIAMS invites inspection of works, which is the largest and best equipped in the county. PRIVATE ÁDDRESS-13, BAKER STREET DAVID HOWELL, GENERAL DRAPERY ESTABLISHMENT, 33 & 35, GREAT DARKGATE ST,. AWD 2, M ARKET STREET, ABERYSTWYTH! WELSH J^LANNELS AND ^HAWLS, CARPETS AND LINOLEUMS. W. R. JONES: WATCHMAKER: JEWELLER, & 32, Great Darkgate Street, ABERYSTWYTH. A large Assortment of JEWELLERY, in Gold, Silver, and Pebbles, Suitable for Presents, Sm., also LADIES' AND GENTS' GOLD AND SILVER WATCHES. SPECTACLES AND EYE-GLASSES TO i SUIT ALL SIGHTS. » A Good Assortment of WEDDING, KEEPER, and GEM RINGS. :SPLENDID BARGAINS. BEES JONES, E MIPORIum, rjpREG AEON INow offers for Sale^at Low Cleamnce:Prices a fine lot of MEN'S, YOUTH'S, AND BOYS'j OVERCOATS. FURNITURE. FURNITURE. FURNITURE. J. L. EVANS, COMPLETE HOUSE FURNISHER CABINET MAKER & UPHOLSTERER, (4 REAT DARKGATE S TREE A BERYSTWYTH. PURNITURE, FURNITURE, FURNITURE DAVID WATKINS, WORKSHOP: SEA VIEW PLACE. PRIVATE ADDRESS CUSTOM-HOUSE STREET. PAINTER, PLUMBER, PAPERHANGER, GLAZIER, AND HOUSE DECORATOR, CHOICE ASSORTMENT OF PAPER- HANGINGS ALWAYS IX STOCK. SHEET LEAD PIPES, CISTERNS, &c., &c. HOLLIER'S COMMERCE HOUSE, JgRIDGE STREET & QUEEN JgTREEl Fell FANCY GOODS AND CYCLING AOCESSORIES ¡ Business Notices. -"— PLANTING AND SOWING STASON, 1900 EVERYTHING FOR THE GARDEN, FARM, & ESTATE Do not place any orders before knowing OUR prices. 200 ACHES OF NURSERY STOCK. Very many thou- sands of trees to select from of the BEST AND MOST POPULAR SORTS OF EVERY KIND OF FRUIT TREE, trained, bush, and standard. HANDSOME SHRUBS, ORNAMENTAL FLOWERING avd DECIDUOUS TREES AND SHRUBS in endless variety 31;11 every size. COVERT ANI<_ HEDGE PLANTS any size required. AUCUBAS, LAt RELS. LILACS, RHODODENDRONS, BOSBS. HOLLIES, etc. WE INVITE INSPECTION. PRIVET-2 to Zi ft., 8s. 100; 2:1 to 3 ft., 10s. and 12s. 6d. 100 3 to 4 ft., 16s. 100 4 to 5 ft., 20s. 100. Chrysanthemum Catalogue, containing this year's Korelties now ready. Write us statirig your wants, and ask for Printed Cata- logue&-Post Free. WE GROW WHAT WE SELL. SEEDS! SEEDS SEEDS! Of every description for Garden and Farm. Our stock üB RELIABLE, none being sent out until THOROUGHLY and NATURALLY tested. See list of Novelties for coming Season's showing. Many Testimonials from Prize-winners of Vegetables and Flowers. Our Catalogue contains useful information for Profes- sional and Amateur, and is posted Free oil application, also FARM SEED LIST. LANDSCAPE GARDENING. Plang by Landscape Artist. Estimates, Specifications, and advice on laying out or remodelling grounds. Imple- ments of every description. CLIBRANS', Altrincham AND MANCHESTER- BRANCHES 10, Market Street, Manchester (for seeds, etc.), Bangor and Principality Nursery, Llaududno. WARD & CO's ABERYSTWYTH BAZAAR Is the Noted Shop for TOYS And Every Description of FANCY ARTICLES. BEST HOUSE IN THE TRADE FOR SMOKERS' REQUISITES. 8 GREAT DARKGATE STREET HUGHE S'S PECTORAL COUGH BALSAM (From the Original Prescription of a Leading West End Physician), 1 CURES COUGHS, COLDS, INFLUENZA, AND ALL CHEST AND THROAT AFFECTIONS. PRICE, 1/- AND 2/6 POST FREE. PREPARED ONLT BY E. DAVIES HUGHES, M.P.S. (Late of J. G. Gould &i Co., Oxford Street, London, W.) The Pharmacy, TOWYN. WHOLESALE AND RETAIL CONFECTIONER. AGENT FOR BARRETT'S LONDON CONFECTIONERY FINEST SELECTION OF NOVELTIES FILLED WITH CHOCOLATE FROM THE LEADING FIRMS. GOOD ACCOMMODATION FOR CYCLISTS. Most Central Place in Town. NOTE THE ADDRESS:— MORGANS' ftiglKlass Confcctionerp stores* OPPOSITE THE TOWN CLOCK. Tea Rooms and Refreshments. BUY YOUR MEDICINES FROM DAYIES BROS., THE PHARMACY, LAMPETER1 ALL DRUGS AND CHEMICALSJto GUARANTEED PURITY. ■— —.— t FOR HIGH-CLASS OUTFITS GO TO TOM JONES, COLLEGE STREET, LAMPETER LATEST STYLE IN TAILORING COM- BINED WITH MODERATE CHARGES. Waterloo Buildings SHAVING SALOON BATH STREET, ABERYSTWYTH. F. PADDEN, LATE OF CLARKSON, LONDON, AKD JOIKSOX, ABERYSTWYTH, BEGS to inform the public in general that he has JD taken the above Premises, and trusts by careful attention to all orders to receive a fair share of their esteemed patronage. Wigs, Fringes, Tails of Hair and Combings made gr up on the Premises on the shortest notice. Old Tails re-made and dyed at moderate charges. JOHN LLOYD & SONS, TOWN CRIERS. BILL POSTERS AND DISTRIBUTORS, HAVE the largest number of most prominent Posting Stations in all parts of Aberystwyth and District. Having lately purchased the business and stations of Aberystwyth Advertising and Genera Bill Posting Stations, they are able to take large contracts of every description. Over 100 Stations in the Town and District. Official Bill Posters to the Town and County Coun- cils, G.W.R. Co., Cambrian Railway Co., aU the Auctioneers of the Town and District, and other Public Bodies.