Welsh Gazette and West Wales Advertiser

ABERYSTWYTH. GOLFING.—In view of the interest now being taken at, Aberystwyth in the Royal and Ancient Game of Gowif,' the subject is dealt with this week by Philip Sidney in his usual column. SALE.—The Western Vaults, offered for sale on Wednesday afternoon by Mr J. E. James, were with- drawn at £ 1,4-00. WELL DONE 'The recent self-denial week of the local branch of our Salvation Army friends has this year produced no less than £50 a sum which re- dounds to the credit and sincerity of all concerned in raising it. KECH ABIT ISM.-—At the Rechabite District Council held at Aberystwyth, we find that Mr J. Barclay Jenkins was appointed to represent this District at the Biennial Conference of the Order at Penzance in August, also to fill the office of District Secretary in succession to Mr Thomas Owens. KNOCK OFF THE CORNER.—No time has been lost since permission was granted in removing the ugly bit of wall which blocked the pavement by the Tabernacle in Mill street. Now that the obstruct- ion has been swept :away by the courtesy of its officials, it is recognised how great is the improve- ment both to the Tabernacle itself and to the general public. u .LL L:.L.' ,C "OLD ABERYSTWYTH. —Itns is me uue kJt lecture to be delivered this (Thursday) evening in -the Old Assembly Rooms by the author of The History of Aberystwyth," who has kindly acceded to the request of the committee of the Golf Club to thus help the members in the fund now being raised to improve the links and the green. The hair will be taken at 8 p in. by Mr J. D. Perrott. J.P., one of the vice-presidents. OUR LADY'S MILL.—A sketch of this interesting spot as it appeared about the year 1310 at the end of Trefechan bridge has been carefully drawn from information supplied by a few authorities, and from various sketches, and is given in Part IV. of Aberystwytb," just published. The text deals with the conclusion of St Michael's Church Holy Trinity, St Mary's, the Society of Friends, and the first portion of the story of the Welsh Baptists. CONFIRMATION.—On Tuesday last the Lord Bishop of the Diocese, Dr Owen, administered the rite of Confirmation at St Michael's Church. His Lordship was attended by the Rev J. Harvard Protheroe, M.A. (Archdeacon of Cardigan), the Rev Prebendary David Williams, M.A., and other ministers, who presented candidates to the number of 70, viz., St Michael's, 45; Holy Trinity. 10; Llanvchaiarn, 8; Llangorwen, 5; Elerch, 1; and Capel Bangor, 1. The service was conducted in the usual dignified and reverent manner which marks this solemn rite in this parish. ROYAL ALFRED.—A meeting of the local com- mittee of this Society will be held in the Council Chamber at the Town Hall on Thursday (to-day) at 3 o'clock, when tbe Mayor will preside. In Wales alone the amount of relief received by Aged Merchant Seamen approximates L10,000, and there has been a very inadequate return by the Princi- pality. With tbe view to organizing a local com- mittee and supporting the general appeal about to be issued by Mr Vaughan Davies, M.P., Mr Wyn- ford Phillips, M.P., and the Mayors of Aberystwyth, Cardigan, and other places on the Coast, it has been arranged to hold this meeting. The local Hon bees are Mr A. J. Hughes, Town Clerk, and Capt D. James, and the Hon Agent to the Central Board is Mr Lewis Matthias. HOCKEY.—On Saturday last the return match was played between the County School Hockey Olub and the College second eleven. The ground and weather left little to be desired, and an enjoy- able game resulted in a victory for the School by three goals to one. The College right wing com- menced with a vigorous attack and within three minuies from the start the School players were sur- prised to find that the ball bad passed between their posts. This put them on their mettle, and for the rest of the first half they kept up a fairly con- tinual attack which resulted in two goals and com- pelled the College backs frequently to save into' touch. If the School outside forwards had made the most of the opportunities thus given and bad sent the ball hard in front of goal, the score would probably have been heavier, but they generally con- tented themselves with trundling the ball to the five yards line where it was often taken up by their opponents who were much smarter at their work. After half time the College team made great efforts to retrieve the game and some good work was done, especially by the right wing. The School backs however, played very steadily, breaking up tl;e attack again and again, and only once did the "College seem likely to equalise. The School for- wards now made; several fine runs down the field after two of which the ball was shot between the posts, but the goal was disallowed as the bit was made outside tbe striking area. For the College J. Gwyther, J. Clark and J. Britton did excellent work, while (he School owed the victory largely to the steady defence of L. Morgan and L. Morris, and to the pace and combination of K. Griffiths, N. Morgan and M. Pierce. Teams. College. Goal, J. Watson backs, G. March, J. Britton half-backs, W. Blagg, £ Lee, J. Gwyther forwards, G. Angus, G.'Jolm" F. Colbourne, E. Hannah, J. Clark. School.-Guitl, M. Garland; backs, L. Morris and W. Owen naif-backs, M. Jones, L. Morgan, E. Brotherton forwards, N. Morgan, J. Jones, K. Griffiths, R Thomas, M. Pierce. ABERYSTWYTH CYCLING CLUB.—The annual meeting of the Aberystwyth Cycling Club was held at the New Market Hall on Thursday evening to appoint fle-V committee etc., when there were pre- sent Messrs D C. Edwards, chairman, T. H. Edwards, W. L. Knight, D. M. Hamer, J. Griffiths, R. G Bennett, E. Edwards, Alban Lewis, Hugh jHumphre/s, T. Ptiiilips, J. Bevan, R. D. Evans, R. McKay, H Saycell. F. Hollier, and J. E. Evans, ho, "eo Mr J T. Davies was appointed president for tiie The following were appointed vice-pi-k D. C. Roberts, J P.. R. Peake J. M->rva!! >.V H Kullier, Chief Constable Howell Evan. '•■V u K-.ngtit, T. E. Salmon, Major Taunton, P. ij I'. Wvnne (Mayor), R, J. Jones, J.P., T. J W idinghain. J.P., D. M. Davies, Dr A. Thon a- i H Edwards, and A. J. Hughes. The officii {■' ■ i■ i 1 -d .ire captain, Mr G. Bickerstaff vice-i i-i!r L. Knight; general committee, Mest-i i c; S i.vanls, R. D. Evans, R. G. Pierce, W. E C -J. C Ilea, Alban Lewis. J. Powell, ID. E. iwa J. Griffiths, D. M. Hamer, T. Phillips, Hogh Hut?\pure i and H. Saycull lion treasurer, Mr J. Pun ofi; bugler-. Messrs Bevan and McKay delegates N C, U., Me-srs D. C. Fdwards, and J. E. Evan- t,. e;, Mr J E. Evans. The balance shee; 5 U- si>wed a balance in hand from 1899 't 15- 61. the receipts from the sports amoi "lO Os 11d; while the expenses reach f'¿ is 5.1 The balance in hand at end of "v.-A.; £33 2s 61. A sub-committee consi,t (,r lie Captain, vice Captain, Messtr. J. (3 J. Bevan, and D. C. Edwards, to draw tfixtures for the following season. It was IV proposition of Mr J. Griffiths seconded by Nlr Bennett that the cliief r-anof the seas, ■ ..ie>day should be to Pontrhydy- groe, :!rough Devils' Bridge. A vote of -than ii passed to the Chairman and the" ■ —Meeting terminated. IN WAn LETTER. — Archdeacon Proti'.ci"" ie:ei\ed an interesting letter from bis Mr David Thomas Protheroe, who volui the Imperial Yeomanry, and has been r Yie'huen since Feb 20. 1900. The lette e s at Klerksdorp on Feb 20th, and (\(' ii_acement by a column of Lord Metl »« wp'. 800 strong, against De Villier's, with 2, 000 rffii' an. I l'our guns, strongly entrenched, best The Boers allowed us to getup within 700 > and then put a mwlerate hre r, i i lery were not able to locate the t 1.11' ii re, so that we were ordered on further u .wards t he Itopjes to draw the fire. This we d;d \> vi rV results. The enemy could not 1. u-a good dose all round. This rev;" splendidly. We retired as best vt:f. jnivi some mealies, but not before we had vt-ral idilt-d,and one man—myself— won; » V.\ v«re still advancing slowly towards the Vi hen t he heavy fire opened on us I was i. i; a v. ;ue horse on the road hence I was a vel-, -ooif tnarx. The first bullet aimed at rue bit ;n second bit my stirrups, and the thir- >r. ■ he middle finger of ray left hand —an •»*.).iosi.o bullet—shattering the knuckle. I got Te asv.iv. however, and alive to fight another dav r that followed was the best that we Itav, time. The Boers were 2,000 stro").. L> two gwns and two Maxims, and we wer(. four guns They had a very stro vn-nohed position, and stuck to it for six 1. Tn- scene I shall never forget. Our gUn-' snrapnel into their earthworks, our j^en the trenches with fixed bayonets, and •- DO lI-poms" kping up an incessant, tire for. Some of our killed and dead Boers wero .iiTi I onlv seven yards apart. We lost eigl -• u kiiiid and 37 wounded. The enemy lost over uundr.-d killed. Tile doctor has great hopes of iiio- my wounded finger, but, it %vill be ,.tiff and ",ked for life. The fire was very li,),, and I was •xtveineiy fortunate in getting off so lightly." In c1 -ing his letter Mr Protheroe adds-" It now aprc^ig trom questioning a prisoner that Ee.art'V had old De Viltiers to hold Methuen where he was for rhree days, as Delarey was coming up and hope to capture the garrison at Klerksdorp on his way and then smash up Methuen at Haartebeest- fontein. This appears to be true, as Delarey is now at Haa.rebeestfon'pin with 2.000 men and six guns. Add to this D'Villiers 2.000 men and his two >un» and two Maxims, and the Boers would have been 4000 men, with eight guns in an ertrenohed j.osition, against Methuen with 800 men and six gtins in the open. It world have been a vel' tight (,orne:. Klerksdorp would have gone for •ic-rTainty. Mf-thnf-n would in all probability have h t-1 to retire to Lidltenburg and Vryburg, ;in ,)c, Ids JI\I2:e convoy, NVe bq(i I .,Oi,y impressive funeral yesterday—-eighteen men in one gr,-t N- The Doer losses since we left Taungs are normous^i ,RtCUf,TURAL Siiow.-At a meeting of; the A cotumittee of tiie proposed A,ric-Itui-al 1 on Monday afternoon at the Old .lack Lion iioi-i collectors weie appointed to solicit subscriptions in the various districts. I FLOW EH SHOW.—This annual event, nnrlcr the ausoieces of the North Cardiganshire Society, will this year change its ground, which ii has been decided to hold in August on the flat cricket and j football field in Llanbadarn-road, instead of in the Elysian Grove as formerly. j ANALYSIS OF VOTING—The following is an an- J alysis of the voting in the Guardians' election on Saturday last :-X 0.4 Ward-Radical vote ( Jaine-* and Morris), 86 Conservative vote (Jones). 47 Jones and James, 32; Jones and Morris, 63 Jones and Meechan, 28; plumpers—Morris 18. Meecban 11, James 2. No 3 Ward—Radical vote (Owen and Penry), 105; Conservative vote (Salmon). 113: Penry and Salmon 74; Owen and Salmon, 29 plumpers—Penry 20, Owen 11. LECTTJUE.—A ecture on the Jews from the Chris- ian standpoint, illustrated by a large number of tartistic vi iws, designs, and cinematograph, was de- livered at the Old Assembly Rooms 011 Monday eyrn- ino- by Mr Samuel Wilkinson, of the Central Hall, London. The lecture was interesting, and the pic- tures excellent. The Rev Thomas Levi presided. OFF TO TIn-: WAR.—On Sunday evening last a large crowd gave a hearty send off to three volunteers at the Railway Station who are proceeding to South Africa for active service. The men were Private Johnnie Rowlands, son of Mr William Rowlands, butcher, and Private Arthur Dowden, Llanbadarn, who have enlisted in the Imperial Yeomanry. The other was Mr Edward Wynne, son of the Mayor (Mr E. P. Wynne), who will serve with the medical corps as medicine compounder. PAXTON SOCIETY.—Potatoes and cabbages prin- cipally, and vegetables in general, foimed the sub- ject of an excellent paper last Friday evening at the usual meeting of the Paxton Society. It was brought forward by Mr W. Taylor, gardener to Mi J. C.^Harford, of Falcondale, who gave liberally of his successful experiences in potatoe growing. without farmyard manure, and by the aid of chemical preparations. The absence of any dis- ease in his crops, extending over eleven years, and the causes of its prevention gave rise to an ani- mated and profitable discussion. The chair was occupied by Mr W. H. Colby, and the lecturer was heartily thanked for his paper and his visit. At the next gathering the father of local gardeners, Mr Veary, of Gogerddan (gardener to Sir Pryse Pryse, Bart.), will opportunely discourse on Spring Gardening." TEMPERANCE.—The Ystwyth Lodge of the In- dependent Order of Good Templars held their weekly meeting at the Progress Hall, MiJI-street, on Friday evening last when a number of candidates for membership were accepted. The chair was occupied by Mr Thomas Vaughan. The follow- ing programme was gone through :—Song, Miss Owen; recitation Mr D. M. Jones; chorus, The Choir recitation, Mr D. Davies; pianoforte duett. Misses Jones and Doughton. Short addresses were delivered by Messrs T. Vaughan, D. M. Jones, D. Evans, and D. Thomas. Letters were read from Sir H. Campbell-Bannerman, M.P., and Mr Vaughan Davies, M.P., acknowledging the receipt of the resolution passed at a previous meeting in favour of the Bill prohibiting the sale of intoxicating liquors to children, and promising their hearty support to s-e-'jure the passing of the measure into law. It was also announced, amid cheers, that the Bill had passed its second reading with a majority of over 300. PETTY SESSIONS.—The weekly Petty Sessions were held at the Town Hall on Wednesday before Mr E. P. Wynne, (Mayor), and Mr Thomas Griffiths. -James Jones, Bridge-end, Aberystwyth, mariner, was summoned by Mr David Lloyd, school attend- ance officer, for neglecting to cause his child, Lizzie Jane, to attend school regularly. The Attendance Officer stated the child had been absent thirty-four times out of 136 —An order to attend was made.— James Jones, mariner, Rheidol-place, was also summoned for'the same offence in respect of his son Alfred.—An order to attend was made.—The Aberystwyth Improvement Company, Hotel Cam- bria, were summoned by Richard Felix, rate collector, for refusing to pay £34 10s 8d, general district rate, and £40 10s 6d water-rate. The Collector stated that he had made several un- successful applications for the rates.—An order for payment was made.—Richard Felix, rate collector, Aberystwyth, was summoned by Rees Jones, borough surveyor, for allowing the chimney of his dwelling-house to be on fire.-Fined Is 6d. ORGAN RECITAL.—The last of Mr Leah's organ recitals for the season was given at the Portland- street Congregational Church on Tuesday evening, having been postponed from March 12th on account of an accident Mr Leah met with whilst out for a spin on his bicycle. Our energetic organist had on this occasion secured the services of Mr Amos Jones (basso), who has recently made his home amongst us, and Mr Thomas Shaw, violin soloist, of Liverpool and Manchester. In former years, Mr Shaw was often engaged for the annual College concerts, and, needless to say, was a great favourite with our musical public, for reasons which the audience at Tuesday's recital will very well under- stand. The programme was as follows:—Organ, Topfer's Sonata in D Minor; bass solo, recit and aria, -1 Behold the King" and "Jerusalem," com- posed by Henry Parker; Organ, (a) "Benediction Nuptiale E d'Every," (b)" Allegro l'omposo" (Dr Vincent) violin solo, the Andante and Finale from Dr Beriot's ninth Concerto, and for an encore Madrigal" by Simonetti; organ, a descriptive piece, Pastorale (Lafebure-Wely), introducing a storm, songbirds, &c.; aria, Why do the nations" from Handel's Messiah" (encore) Thou'rt passing hence" (Sullivan) organ, Suppe's overture Dichter aud Bauer"; "violin, "Andante Religtoso" Thome (encored); Organ solo, Andante and Allegro" (F. E, Bache). The careful and precise playing of a well selected programme of organ music was greatly marred by the unavoidable pauses for the manipulation of stops, necessitated by the lack of composition pedals. This organ is fairly suitable to accompany congregational sing- ing, but it is not good enough for solo work; and in carrying through these edifying recitals Mr Leah is greatly handicapped for want of a better instru- ment. Mr Amos Jones was in good form, and the items rendered by him showed to advantage the extensive range at his command. Of Mr Shaw's exquisite playing, it is needless to say more than that it was a charming treat, too rarely enjoyed at Aberystwyth. The audience was not quite as large as on some previous occasions, probably on account of the inclement weather. It is to be regretted that the support given to this enterprise hardly justifies the promoter in undertaking them on his own responsibility in future. FRONGOCH LEAD MINES. The outlook at the Frongoch Lead Mines is not a pleasing one. Differences have existed between the Welsh miners and the Italian miners ever since the latter arrived. The management have now posted notices in the mines signifying their intention of terminating all contracts. Should this result in the stoppage of work, the loss to the district will be o-reat, as there are about 300 men employed there. ABERYSTWYTH AND ABERDOVEY STEAM PACKET CO., LIMITED. The annual meeting of the shareholders of the company was held on Wednesday, March 20th. at the offices of the company. Mr John Wat kins, J.P. managing director of the company, was voted to the chair.. In moving the adoption of the report and accounts, the Chairman said he was sorry that the profits from the working of their steamer I- The Countess of Lisburne' had not been so large in 1900 as in the few previous years. This was due to quite exceptional causes. They had spent iZl26 more for coal than they had in 1899. and the items under general repairs were exceedingly heavy, being E168 in 1900, against C26 in 1899. The vessel was placed in dry dock, and was sup- plied with several hundred bolts and rivets, and this in a great: measure accounted for this heavy outlay. It was their duty to their customers, and also to Captain Jenkins and his crew, to see that the vessel was in first class order, and no expense was spared to make her so. If the shatehoiders present, would add the extra cost for coal in 1900, over 1899, to the extra cost of repairs they would add the extra cost of repairs they would find that these sums amounted to £271. or equal to a divid- end of just eight per cent upon the capital of the Company. Tnis, if added to the seven .r cent paid in dividends for 1900, would make fifteen per cent., which was about the amount paid for the last few years. They had also spent zE42 on a new anchor nnd chain, also new blades for the propellor, which, with luck, would not again occur four some time. The steamer continued to load very well, and the outlook for the present. year was hopeful. He was sorry that goods had not been delivered as punctually as they wished, but the vessel had been very much delayed by bad weather for the last few months. The price of coal at Bristol bad been reduced three shillings per ton from the highest price charged, but he was sorry to say, although the Secretary had written several times to the merchant who supplif 4 the coal at Liverpool, they bad liitherio failed to get a pennv reduction per ton in the price. He con- gratulated the shareholders upon havirg settled the claim of Z500 for towage made by a. firm at Alilfor(i Haven, when their steamer, the Countess of Lisburne," broke her piston rod a short time ago, for £ 150. The greater portion of this would be paid bv the underwriters of vessel and cargo. The amount falling on this Company would be about £ 40 or so. The repairs to piston and other repairs to winch which were then necessary came to P-46. so this accident would cost the Company about £ 86. This, of course, would appear in the balance sheet for the psesent year's working. He just men- tioned this matter for the information of the share- holders. If the directors thought, it neessary, they could fall back upun their reserve fund to ray thi. amount. That fund was now P,213, and was put asi le to be ready in ease of accid.ts. It could aguin be added to when times were mere pros- iin(I The retiring .i wa. L. the auditor. Tin; RECHABITES, ANNUAL DISTRICT COUNCIL. The thirteenth annual district council was held at the Eagle Restaurant, Great Darkgate-street, last Wednesday week. All the Tents forming the District were roj.re.-ea.ed with one exception, rtiere were present, iiro. the Rev T. J. Morgan, D.C.R., Garn Miilgwyn" presiding; D. T. Morgan D.D.H., ,'St Davids" Llanidloes: H. Davies, D. Lente, "Seren Dyii." Aberangell; D. Hamer. D. Guardian," Hafriw," Newtown; Rev J. N. Elias, D.S. Juvenile Ten', "St David*s" in addition to the following repres- iiiai i ves, R Williams, St David's T, Pryce and W. (for/Ion, 'Ilafren'; E. D. Rees, St Stephens Richard Jones, Alltycrib David Davies, St Peter.; Daniel Thomas, R. G. Bennett, T. C, Jenkins, "Ystwyth.' In the unavoidable ab- sence of Brother Thomas Owens, District Secretary, Brother J. Barclay Jenkins was appointed secre- tary pro. tem.and at the outset asked the Council to approve of his iiii, I Brl" Baniel Thomas' action ir adjourning the District Council owing to the Dis- trict Secretary's illness, which was done, and the Council thanked t for the services they bad rendered. The District Accounts of Adult and Juve ile Tents were read, and showed that the funds are progressin-r very favourably. L'be Funeral Fund is now over P,670 and are invested on Free- hold property, bearing 4 per cent interest. The Juvenile Funeral rand also show an increase and has no record of a single death in its rank since the district was formed, and is now over E133 to the good. The adult had to record three claims on its funds, Bro John Lewis Jones, I Ystwyth; Bro. D.M. Jenkins. 'Ystwyth'; and one from Allty- crib' Tent. The report was adopted and was ordered to be printed and distributed to all the Tents, and great was the satisfaction expressed at the healthy state of the funds both in the Funeral and Management. The election of the representa- tive to the Biennial Conference at Penzance re- sulted in the choice of Bro J. Barclay Jenkins, I Ystwytb,' the vote being unanimous. A dis- cussion on extension work in the District in which Bros Elias, E. D. Rees and Daniel Thomas took part, and it was resolved that the travelling ex- penses of the District Superintendent should be paid in order to work the Juvenile Department, which has now gone backward in numbers. The Council was unanimous in putting forth an extra effort to increase the number of Juvenile members. The following were elected officers for the ensuing year I",D,C.R., Rev. T. J. Morgan; D. C. R., D. T. Morgan D.D. R., Harry Davies; D. Lente, T. C. Jenkins; D. Guardian, R. Jones; District Treasurer, Mr John Evans, solicitor. Bro. T. Owens wrote stating his inability to take up the District Secretaryship should it be offered him owing to the state of his health, at the same time thanking the Council for the confidence reposed in him for so many years and wishing every success to the Order in future. Bro. Daniel Thomas pro- posed a very sincere vote of sympathy with Bro. Owens in his illness; also to put on record their deep debt of gratitude to Bro. Owens for his un- flinching efforts on behalf of temperance generally, and his work in connection with Kechabites in par- ticular. Since the Ystwyth Tent opened, and the Mid Wales came into existence, Bro. Owens has worked indefatigably on its behalf, and his efforts have been crowned with continued success. Strong hopes were also expressed that Bro. Owens may long be spared to work with us in the cause he has so much at heart. For the post of District Sec- retary Bro. J. Barclay Jenkins was proposed, no one else being proposed. The vote was unanimous, and the Council was closed.

University College of Wales, Aberystwyth. The following have been elected representatives of the Guild of Graduates on the University Court for a term of three years from April 6, 1901.-Mr Edgar Jones, M.A., County School, Barry Mr R. E. Hughes, M.A., his Majesty's Inspector of Schools, Swansea Mr F, D. Chataway, M.A., St. Bartholomew's Hospital, London; Miss Ida Per- man, M.A., County School, Pembroke Dock; all being old Aberystwyth students. The King received a number of deputations at St. James's Palace on Wednesday week, and each presented an address of condolence and congratu- lation. The deputation from the University of Wales was introduced by Dr Isambard Owen (senior deputy chancellor), and it consisted of Principal Reichel (vice-chancellor, the proposer of the address), the Hon. G. T. Kenyon, M.A., M.P. (seconder), Professor J. E. Lloyd, M.A., Lieut- General Sir James Hills-Johnes, V.C., Lord Tre- degar, Mr T. F. Roberts, M.A., and Mr Ivor James. Dr Isambard Owen was in Court uniform and academicals, not, however, including the cap, as, after some doubt expressed by the Lord Chamber- lain, he decided that the hat was the proper head- gear Lieutenant-General Sir James Hills-Johnes, treasurer, wore his general's uniform, with the .gown of the treasurer of the University Principal Roberts was in Court dTess and academicals. A-,N*UAT,,CO'CE-RT.-The -m. embersof the Univer- sity College Musical Society gave their annual concert on Friday evening last. It is looked forward to as the event of the year in musical circles in the town and the large gathering seen at the New Market Hall testified to its popularity. In fact, so great was the demand for admission thaL the hall became uncomfortably crowded and many, it is feared, turned away. The promoters would do well to make better provision on future occasions and, perhaps, they might consider the advisability of repeating last Friday evening's concert, say, a I week or two before the summer vacation, when the present disability connected with the Pier Pavilion would be removed. The works undertaken by the choir this year wsre Hiawatha's Wedding Feast," and Handel's Acis and Galatea." In the former Mr David Jenkin, Mus. Bac. (Cantab) the conductor, is to be congratulated on introducing to Aberystwyth music lovers an entirely new work. This cantata, which formed the first part of the programme, is a setting of part of Longfellow's well-known poem, consisting of chorus and tenor solo. The solo, the song of Chibiabos, Onaway 1 awake beloved," has a big compass, and. to do it justice requires vocal ability of no mean order. There was a general consensus of opinion, however, that Mr Maldwyn Humphreys, our popular fellow- townsman, was equal to the task, and his faithful interpretation, added to his charm of voice, fully bore out that opinion. On the whole, the perform- ance of the choir in this piece was very creditable. The composition is a difficult one, and the melodies but few. Perhaps the attack was not as crisp as it might be, tending to be flabby in places. A few more rehearsals would, no doubt, have removed that fault. In the performance of "Acis and Galatea," which occupied the second portion of the programme, the choir seemed more at home. Their greatest snccess was in the chorus "Mourn, all ye Muses," which was sung splendidly, the intonation being very good A better treatment was expected of the chorus Wretched Lovers," which is con- sidered the finest in this particular work. Speaking generally, there was an absence of robustness in the singing of the choir, which might also be put down to want of practice. The parts, also, were not well-balanced, the tenor being much too weak as compared with the other voices. The leading parts were allocated as follows Galatea (soprano) Miss Janet Garnett, quadruple prize-winner at Liverpool National Eisteddfod; Acis and Damon (tenor) Mr Maldwyn Humphreys, R.A.M.: Poly- phemus (bass) Mr D. Teify Davies, U.C.W. Miss Garnett has a pleasing voice and sings with ease. It was evident, however, that the work was new to her, which accounted for one or two slight mis- understandings during the evening. An opportunity of hearing her in a more familiar work would be welcomed, in which, no doubt, she could give entire satisfaction. The principal tenor in Acis and Galatea" represents Acis, and it is a good evening's work for any one artist to perfoim that pert alone. Mr Maldwyn Humphreys appeared in a dual capacity, being the impersonator of Damon as well. It goes without saying that the ordeal, as far as the singer was concerned, was a trying one, but Mr Humphreys performed his parts admirably, and his renderings were deservedly applauded. Mr Teify Davies, received quite an ovation from his fellow-students. He possesses a pure bass voice, and as this, probably, was his first attempt at anything of such a high order, he cer- tainly did well. Perhaps in future he will try to rid himself of his very "Welshy pro- nunciation. The College Orchestra, which was under the leadership of Mr Bertie Ollerhead, and was augmented by members of the Hade-Richter concerts, played beautifully, and was a treat in it- self. The pianists were Miss Jenkins and Mr J. de Lloyd. Mr David Jenkins conducted the perform- ances with his usual skill, and althougu the diffi- culties connected with the preparation of such two works as those undertaken are great, the success which attended his efforts reflects the highest credit upon him. A word of praise is due to the two secretaries, Messrs A. W, Daviefs and S. D, Morgan, for the thoroughness with which they hud carried out all the arrangen.e.n

PENPARKE. An Iri-h Admirer," writing from Donaghmore, T requests us to publish ti e following—"Th^re is an. xcellent portrait of 1 he Rev R. C-'redig Jenkins, he greatly-esteemed minister of theC ingregational church, Donaghmore,Co.Tyrone, Ireland, on the "Page of Portraits," in the April number of the British Monthly which is now ready. Mr Jenkins is an excellent preacher, and although he has been in Ireland only a few months, still, he has gained the confidence and respect of all the people at Donaghmore, and in the neighbour- hood. Ha is a rising preacher amongst the Con- gregationalists, and the Irish Independents are very proud of him. The reverend gentleman is in excellent health and seems to enjoy Irish life and work. We understand that he intends soon to visit his native land, and we wi-di him a happy holiday, though brief. Ireland feels grateful to Wales for giving it this powerful preacher. He is a mative of Penyparke, but born in Trefechan."

TREGARON. SOW.-During the week snow fell heavily in and around Tregaron, but did not remain long on the ground. The surrounding mountains, however, are thickly covered. COUNTY COUNCIL.—Owing to the election of Mr D. J. Williams, Abercoed, as alderman, a contest will probably take place for the seat thus rendered vacant. It is stated that Dr Lloyd, Llyseinion, and Mr R. S. Rowlands, Argoed, are the probable candidates. TEMPERANCE IF ALL THINGS. The dark evenings are put to good account in many a local community, "far from the madding crowd," and the sturdy advocates of temperance in Tregaron seize the passing hour and enforce their principles in speech and song by meeting in their Board School room, where last Tuesday evening they held high revels, and thus programmed their wares;— Song, D. M. Rees; recitation, Evan Davies; SIIJg. Evan Evans; recitation, W. Hopkins; song, Tiio-. George; recitation, Lizzie Evans; song, .Mar;. Blod wen Evanr; address, the. Chief Templar: song, the Lodge; recitation, David Da-vies; mu, Hieild Jones (epcored); nuett, Dick Jones and Jones; address, T. H. Davies. FOOTBALL.—The Tregaron County School first eleven journeyed to Ystrad Meurig on Saturday to contest with the St. John's College renowned first eleven. The weather was mo"t favourable, élll, i both teams were in splendid condition. However, the- natural and friendly spirit whieii should always predominate in a game of football and which, only can make football a pleasurable game was not a prominent feature of rliis match The home team making too much us.' ,->f; heir super- iority in weight over the visiting team, until finally the game was more of an exhibiiinn ff brute strength than of athletic skill. This i_,ughnes.- not being stopped by the referee on :he application of Mr H. Llovcl the visiting captain took his team off the field before the end of he game. Tile result then was Ystrad Meurig four goals, Tregaron nil. BOARD OF GUARDIANS.—TCESDAY 26. Present Mr D. J. Williams, Caron Lower (in the chair); Messrs Evan Lloyd, lilaenpenal Lewis Oliver, Ysbytty Rieliard Jones, Caron Upper; Peter Davies, Llangeitho; Thomas I>avies, Gwynfil; David Williams, Hettws Leiki; John Owen, Llanbadarn- odyn; H. Herberts, Thomas Edwards, Nanfcwnlle; and Mr J. Llovd (clerk), M. Vloigan (master), and Rees Rowlands (relieving officer). The minutes of the previous lneeJiig were read and confirmed. STATISTICS. Amount of out-door relief administered during the past fortnight per Mr Rees I:owluds was 12s 6d to Eq paupers. of the past fortnight was 24. Number of inma- e in the house 30, corresponding period last year 30. COH HESPONDENCE. A letter was read from the L-jcal Gov< Tnment- Boar 1 asking- the Guardians to re-consider the question uf the Medical Oiffcer of Health. It was agreed that the 'clerk slmuid wri e to the Local Goverment Board submitting reason: l ow the appo ntnient was made. RURAL DISTRICT C01 XCIL. Mr David Davies pre-id- d rr, r ;i g of his Council h >id on u d-y la. io the lateness of the hour, all o -si e ,v■— • 1, »ned. PETIT SSIO.VS.—TnwrAY. Before Mr J. '.Villi j-r-r rn Messrs Thomas Dav. d Dr yi EDOCATIOtS, M: r Ja.nes, E.V. was c::ar • !hv Thomas 1 >i ""l ?tte e o:i <er, Bho.n.ennal, \fath ncu-- two chilaiea mined Evan and iii'am •• os litl scho The bench the e me dien wonl(:i not. 'ce sect n • • tire, a neav #r fine would be imposed. DRUNK AND DISORDERLY. Walter Jones, Gwngoedfach, Llanddewi-brefi, a farm servant was charged by Superintendeut Phillips with being drunk and disorderly on the highway at Llanddewi-brefi on the 6th inst. The defendant appeared and admitted the charge. Fined 2s 6d and costs.

LAMPETER. APPOINTMENT.—The unanimous appointment of Mr J. Ernest Lloyd, solicitor, as clerk to the Guardians and superintendent registrar in the room of Mr David Lloyd, his father, who had resigned after a service of forty-seven years, has given universal satisfaction. The Guardians are to be warmly congratulated upon securing the services of a gentleman who is not only high in the esteem of the public, but is also well versed in the aequire- ments of the office, to which he alone could br that continuity wnich is so indispensable to tne successful conduct of public affairs. A full report is given in another column. LECTURE.—On Wednesday evening last. the Rev Penar Griffiths, Pentre-estyll, delivered an interesting lecture at the Soar Chapel on Hen Emynwyr Cymreig" (Old Welsh Hymnologists). Mr T, F. Jones, C.C., Troedybryn, presided. Owing to tiaa coldness of the weather the attendance was not very large, but the proceeds, which were in aid of Bethel Chapel, Parcyrhos, amounted to nearly £60. FOOTRALL.On Saturday last the town Rugby' team journeyed to Llandilo to play the town team. The team was well represented, but during the first ten minutes of the game, Mr D. Lewis Jenkins was injured, and the team afterwards had to do the best of it with fourteen men. Had this acci- dent not occurred the result would probably be more even, for Jenkins is one of the best forwards out of the pack. The game ended in a win for Llandilo by one goal two tries to nil. MONTHLY MARKET.—The usual monthly market was held on Monday last and was attended by a large number of dealers and farmers. There was a large supply of pigs and poultry, and the demand was good. There was an advance in the store pigs since the previous market of about 2s per head. The prices were as follows :-store pigs, 18s to 20s poultry, 3s to 3s 6d per couple; ducks, 4i 6d to 5s per couple. There was also a fair supply of agri- cultural seeds which were sold as follows:-white oats, 2s 9d per bushel; barley, 3s 6d per bushel; potatoes, 4s 6d to 5s per cwt. We do not hold our- selves responsible for these prices, but these were the amounts we saw being paid. FIRE BRIGADE.—A volunteer fire brigade is now being organised by the Town Council. The brigade will consist of twelve men and a captain, each of whom, with the exception of the captain- will receive the sum of one shilling per drill with an additional payment in the event of a fire, Recruiting has already commenced, but the selec. tion will not be made until the next meeting of the Council. The Surveyor (Mr Rhys W. Jones) is the captain elect. DRUNK AND DISORDERLY.—On Wednesday last P.C. Williams charged George Barry, a native of Knighton, Radnorshire, with being drunk and dis- orderly in High-street on the previous day. The Mayor, satisfied that the case was proved, fined Barry 5s including costs, in default seven days imprisonment. The amount was not forthcoming, he was committed to His Majesty's Institution at Carmarthen. Another visitor of no fixed abode, named John Condon, labourer, was brought before His Worship the Mayor on Monday last charged with a like offence. P.C. Williams proved seeing Condon drunk and disorderly on the highway in High-street about 11-30 p.m. on Saturday, and he was fined 10s including costs, in default seven days imprisonment. He also accepted the latter. ST. DAVID'S COLLEGE SCHOOL.—At a meeting of the governors of the St. David's College School held on Thursday, the Rev W. LI. Footman, M.A., curate, of Holy Trinity Church, Aberystwyth, was appointed headmaster in succession to the Rev T. M. Evans, M.A. Mr Footman who is a native of Carmarthen, was educated at Llandovery College and Jesus College, Oxford, where he was elected Mathematical Scholar in 1886. He took his B.A. in 1890, and his M.A. in 1893. During the interval between his Oxford days and his ordination in Advent, 1896, he has held the post of master at Appuldurcombc School, Isle of Wight, having the direction of the Mathematics throughout the schoo' and the entire charge of the Higher Mathematics. During those years there passed through his hands many pupils for scholarships at Oxford and Cambridge, Woolwich and Sandhurst, London University Matriculation, the Locals of Oxford and Cambridge, and the juniors for entrance to Public Schools. In 1896 he was ordained to the curacy of Holy Trinity at Aberystwyth, where he is held in high esteem in many circles that contemplate his departure with regret. FELINFACH. ELECTION.—The triennial School Board election for the parish of Llanfihangel-Ystrad took place on Thursday last. The result was as follows Elected.—Mr John Jones, (c) Cwmere, 399; Mr D. Jones, (ch) Cribin, 324; Mr J. O. Davies, (c) Neu- addlwyd, 295 Mr D. Hughes, (u) Rhydfydir, 290; Mr J. Jenkins, (c) Pensarnfach, 275; Mr Lewis Jones, (c) Ffytiondafolog, 272 Mr Morgan Griffiths, (m) Cwmcafan, 270. Non-elected.—Mr David Thomas, (ch) Castelldreiniog, 224; Mr David Evans, (u) Pantrhewfach 197; Mr David Evans (c.) Pantrhew- fawr, 168. Mr J. Davies, (ch) Bryne, 133; Mr David Williams, (ch) Ffosdwn, 111. LLANFAIR. ELECTION.—Two persons contested for the seat of the Llanfair-clydogau district on the Board of Guardians and Rural District Council. They were Mr B. J. Evans, Llanfairfacb, and Mr Joseph Evans. Llanfairfawr, the former being the old member, The contest was the hottest for many a long year. The greatest excitement prevailed throughout the day, and more especially at the last hour of the polling when a number of local men had arrived from Glamorganshire. Mr B. J. Evans had re- presented the district for many years, and his past work on the Council and on the Board of Guardians was generally considered to be a creditable record. The result was as follows :—B. J. Evans, 65 Joseph Evans, 46. Majority 19.

LLANRMYSTYD. Y TYMHOR HAU.—Mewn colofn arall geilw Mr Ihos. Jones, Post Office, Tregaron, sylw at ei stoc ragorol 0 badau newydd o bob math-hadau amaeth- I yddol ac hadau gerddi. Os am ddewisiad diail taler ymweliad prydlon a niasnachdy Mr Jones, yr hwn sydd bellach yn hen gyfarwydd a'r hyn sydd yn taro yr ardaloedd hyn or-eu, Mae yn hysbys i'r gymydogaeth eang hon fod hadau Mr Jones yn rnoddi llwyr foddlonrwydd bob blwyddyn. SOMETHING N KVV.— Messrs Edward Evans and Company, Merchants, Tregaron, have intro. duced into the market, three new washing machines which cannot fail to gain public favour and be generally adopted as soon as their merits are made known. One of these, the \Vestern Queen Washer," a cut of which will be found in another column, is considered to be without a rival for all kinds of washing purposes. It does its work in a must perfect manner without the aid of a washing board, and it works so easy that it does not. cause the least fatigue in handling it after many hours work. The machine will wash few pieces at a time or many, and that with equal satisfaction. Another important, feature of the machine is that it does not require the heating and handling of a greater quantity of water than is necessary for the thorough cleansing of the fabric. This washer is built with a view to durability and compactness and is easy to keep clean. The Columbia Washer," which is also made in round or square style, is considered to be a first, class machine in every particular. This machine is so constructed that it can stand every pressure and will last for years. The featun of this washer is the improved Pin Head whion is made sf malleable iron, and the post which is turned out of wrought iron and firmly secured to- gether and all heavily galvanized, will last a life- time, while with other machines of similar make are made of wood, and al e the first parts to give way. The post 011 "The Columbia Washer" does not pro- rude under the Pin Head to entangle the clothes and causing rents in worn places A few pieces can be washed at a time when desired, as well as a tub full, as the weight of metal Pin Head and Post adjusts itself to amount of clothes in machine, having a coil spring on upper part of Post to give pressure according to the amount of clothes, while with other machines the wooden head floats on 1 op of tne water, so that a few pieces cannot be washed successfully. The holes for pins in Pin Head are made flaring and with three raised edges, so that when Pins are wedged it locks* hem so they can not come out, no matter how dry hey get. Another machine introduced is the Denbuw Rotary Washer" which is quite a narvel as regards perfection and durability. Th,is washer has no elutches, springs or triggers 'to break or get out of order. It will run forward and backward and goes so easily that a child can work it. The balance wheel is in the rear out of he way and is not fixed in any way to the cover. Ml 11f machines are stionly built mid well finished.

Llanfiliangel-y-Croyddin. RCHOCL BOAIJD.—The following are the nomiriatjjns for the Llanfihaagel-y-Croyddin issa School B,-)ar,t ,f iim Edwards, bluest; Samuel Evans. Nan tg%\yn; Thomas Noah Jones, Pwllseirah Thomas, Oliver Jones, Rheidol House; Wm. Lewis, Brorrwaun David lasen, Glatift'dw: James Edward Raw, Tyllwyd hos. James Wadd^gham, llafod. Therf- are thus eight candidates for the seven seats. Tilc last day or withdrawal is Sauirdav next.

Births, marriages and nzbs. .III MARRIAGE. '\Iai WiI.T.IAM,s—DAVIES—March 22nd, at the Registrar's Office, Aberystwyth, before the Rev W. Jones, Mr William Williams, Blaenplwyf, Llanerchaeron, to Miss Elizabeth Davies, both of the same place. DEATHS. PAWKY—March 20th, at Henba.it, Llcdrod, Mrs Parrn aged 78 years. MOKGAN—On March 21st, at Lewis-terrace, Llanbad- arn, Maria, wiro of John Morgan, ioiner* aged 78 years. ° J 0 JONES On March 19ih, at the Infirmary, Thomas Jones, Portland-road, Countv Cjurt baijiff, agett 4 79 years. JONES-01, March 19ih, at V aenor-street, Richard Jones, gold mine a.;ent, aged 63 years. MOKRIS—On March 22:M1, at Skinner-street, Thomas Morris, blacksmith, aged 74 years, ■JONES—On March 25th, at Rhosfawr, Llariachaiarn, David Jones, farmer, aged 75 years. RETS—.March 22nd, 1901, at Machynlleth,- Anne, the wife of Edward Rees, J.P., aged 63 years. E:>w,\uns—On Thursday, March 14th, at Commercial- r >ad, L, ildoii, Mrs Edwards, wife of Mr Edward ? E I wards. Shop, Llangwyryfon, aged 59 years. — 7S Printed and Published by the Proprietor, GEORGH A KEK the \V;:I,sH GAZUTTK Printeries ,1 Brid.e-street, Aberystwyth,. in the County of -J Cardigan, Thursday, March 23th, 1901. 3 1

BOARDS OF GUARDIANS RESULTS OF ELECTIONS. Election of guardians and rural district councillors for the ensuing three years took place throughout the district on Saturday last in those parishes where con- tests could not be avoided. This election arouses an uncommon amount of interest in some districts, and on Saturday last this was especially the case at Aber- ystwyth, Aberayron, Llangwyryfon, and Llangelynin. Party politics play a prominent part in some of the districts, and in others sectarian feeling enters largely into the contests. The following are the results ABERYSTWYTH. No 2 Ward (2).—Mrs E. H. James, 225; *Mr B. Ellis Morgan, 184: *Mr J. J. James, 102. No 3 \7a: d (2)—*Mr T. E. Salmon, 216 *Rev T. A. Penrv, 199; Mr D. C. Owen, 145. No 4 Ward (2)—*Mr Edwin Morris, 187; Mr R. J. Jones, 178; Captain James, 12S Mr Charles Meechan, 64. Ceulanmaesmawr (2).-Mr Evan Jones Williams, Cynullmawr, 128 *Rev John Davies, Bwlchydder- wen, 86; *Mr Edward Jones, Elgar House, 84. Cyfoethybrenin (2). *Mr William Morris, Bryn- owen, 147; *Mr Thomas Jenkins, Penygoitau; 138; Mr John Jenkins, Pantyperan, 63. Issayndre (1).-Mr Thomas Richards, Pwllhobi, 60; *Mr W. A. Miller, Llanbadarn, 34- Llaabadarn Lower (1). .:t),lr James Jones, Ty- llwyd, 67; Mr Stephen Jones, Pengraig, 56. Llanfihangel Lower (1).-Mr David Davies, Cen- nant, 66; Mr William Jones, Llwyndrain, 63. Llangwyryfon (1).—Mr Daniel Jones, Hafodlas. 63; *Mr E. J. Evans, Cnwcybarcud, 47. The election has resulted in a considerable change in the composition of the poor law authority. Out of 30 members of the Rural District Council 17 will be new members, while on the Board of Guardians 19 old members retain their seats, and they will be joined by 19 new members. TREGARON. There were five candidates for the three seats for the representation of Tregaron on the Board of Guardians and Rural District Council. The contest had not created any great interest, and the result was as follows'Mr D. J. Williams, Abercoed, 286; Mr J. Jones, Crown and Anchor, 257 *Mr Rees Evans, 158; Mr E. Bebb, Maesllyn, 114 and Mr William Rees, Penlone, 111. DOLGELLEY. Dolgelley (3).—Mr James Lewis, 289 Mrs Chidlaw Roberts, 226; Mrs Hughes, Mervinian House, 175 Mrs Williams, Ma"syffynon, 172 Llanenddwyn (2).—*Mr Morris Griffith Williams, Penywern, 135: *Mr Hugh Evans, Hafodybryn, 117; and Mr J. R. Jones, 117. As will be seen, the two lati. i- tied-a rather unusual experience. What course will be pursued to settle the result has not yet been decided. l langelynin (2),1\11' Cadwaladr Roberts, Ynys- faig, 100 Mr R. Foulkes Jones, Llwyngwril, 99; Mr John Jones, Arthog, 96. ABERAYRON. Llanarth.—Elected: *J. C. Jones, 216; *Lloyd Rees, 208; *Griffith Griffiths, 201. Non-elected: James Evans, Esgerwen, 163; Evan Davies, 150. Llanbadarn Trefeglwys.—Elected John Da vies, 82. Non-elected Daniel Davies, 52; James Jones, 31. Llanllwchaiarn, "Elected *SamuelEvans, 64. Non- elected John Morris, 26. Llansari tffraed. -Elected *D. M. Rowlands, 145; Stephen Davies, 127. Non-elected; Tlios. A. Lloyd, 90. Cydplwyf-Llanina.—Elected: J. W. Davies, 37. Non-elected D. JQnes, 27. Cardigan Rural.—Blaenporth (3)-Evan Williams, farmer, 69; John Jones, 66; Henry Davies, farmer, 64. Denotes old member. Results of other elections will be found under district news.

BARMOUTH, CONFIRM AT! o> e Lord J'.isin p of Fangor, on i harsday lao-I, held a confirmation service at St. John's Church, when between 50 and 60 children r both sexes were 00;,firmed, fro. Jyffryn Arthog, ISontddu, and Bar mouth. TUB "LAST INN."—On Friday, March 22nd, at the Cursygedol Hotel, Messrs Giilart and Sens, auctioneers, Machynlleth, offered for sale the free- bold public-house called the, Las' Tan. highest bidding was far bclow the rese ted j nee being only £1,455, the property WHS i>tight in. LEAVING FOR THE FRONT—Two her young men, Edward Price, Glasfryn H. n- end Satu. i Jones, who had some months ago joined the Cycling Corps, have been called to the front, an.' will ;be required to leave Barmouth on'the 6th of April in order to proceed for the Transvaal. ENTERING THK NAVY.—Master Griffith Hughes third son of Dr D. A Hughes, Glanydon, having passed the required examination to verve in the Navy, was last. week intimated that his services would at once be required. On Saturday he left Liverpool to join the H.M S. Eagle now stationed at Queenstown, where she will likely remain for some time .waiting for orders. SALES,-Thc firm of Messrs Daniel, Son, aid Meredith, auctioneers, held a successful three de 3 sale of ancient and modern furniture, all of which fetched good prices, at Glanruawddacb, near this town. Mr Wilkin having disposed of the mansion to Dr Keighley, of London, he and his mother have decided to go to Essex to reside Their departure from this neighbourhood is much regretted by a very large number of friends and aquaintjfcnces.— At Gorsygedol Hoi el on Friday, Mr Giilart offereil for sale six dwelling houses, situated at. Park-road. Barmouth, and these were sold to Mr Robt. Jones. North and South Wales Bank, for £ 1,850. OBITUARY.—After a long and painful illness we have to record the death of Mr Owen Pugh, Cei- newydd, near this town. The deceased was a native of Barmouth. When quite a boy he took to the sea, but rmt being of very strong constitution he had to relinquish the seafaring life, eventu- ally taking to farming. His death took place on Friday, March 22nd, in his 66th year of age He leaves a widow, son, and two grown up daughters to mourn his loss. He was a faithful member of Caersalem C M. Chapel from childhood. The remains were buried on Tuesday at Llanaber Churchyard, the minister of Caersalem C.M. Chapel officiating at the house and grave side. BONTDDU LITKRARY MEETING.—.This meeting was held on Friday afternoon and evening in a large pavilion capable of seating 800 people, which at the evening meeting was neaily full, a large number being present from Harmouth and Dolgelley. In the duet competition Messrs William Francis and Owen Griffiths were the winners. Trio competition Miss Tyson Evans, Mrs Evans, and Mr John Evans took the prize. In the choir competition, the prize being 58s, the Barmouth Choir succeeded in taking the prize. These awards reflect much credit upon the singers of our town. The congregational singing in the different chapels, which is highly commended by strangers, is another proof of the cultivation of music in our midst. The Royal Male Voice Party, who delight the English visitors during the summer season, nave aone a tair snare in tneir way so roster tile art and deveAop talent. SCHOOL BOARD ELECTION.—The triennial elec tion is now in progress. On Friday evening at the Board Schoolroom a public meeting was held to arrange, if possible, to elect seven members to represent the parish on the Board without the ex- pense of a contested election. It is very evident that sectarianism is already being felt in this election. The Rev Zechariah Mather does not seek re-election, the other old members were named and are willing to stand, but the difficutty arose as to the successor of Mr Mather. Two were named and were balloted on, Mr Oswald Davies, solicitor, and Mr Ellis Pugh Jones, farmer, Llwyndu; the former receiving 18 and the latter 14 votes. It is not yet known whether Mr Jones will abide by the decision of the meeting, if not a contested election is inevitable, the last day for withdrawing is the 30th of this month. Mr Richard Roberts having resigned his seat on the Urban District Council, it was necessary to appoint a successor. Mr Hugh Evans, a former member, was proposed for the scat, and he was unanimously accepted. Mr Evans was undecided as to whether he would accept the nom- ination, and promised to give a definite reply in the course of a few days. Seeing the unanimous feeling of the meeting, however, there is every probability fcat Mr Evans will allow himself to be nominated. URBAN DISTRICT COUNCIL..—A special meeting of the Urban District Council was held at the Council Offices on Tuesday when there were present Messrs D. E. Davies (in the chair), B. J. Alsopp, Tom Abraham, Wynne Williams, Evan Jonea.and Mr Owen Jones (assistant clerk), Mr C. E. Breeze, solicitor, Portmadoc, on behalf of Mrs Heighley, sent proposals to the Council with reference to the tenancy of the Panorama Walk by her, and offering a rent of P.20 per annum. The terms which the Council considered very reason- able were approved of on the proposition of Mr B. J. Allsopp, seconded by Mr Tom Abraham.—Mr H. E. Bentley's (Orielton Hall) appeared before the Council with reference to the carting of clay from Glanaber-road by men in his employ. He stated that on enquiring where clay was to be obtained, the above places was mentioned, and he instructed his men to cart it from there. At the time be was under the impression that it was public property None had been carted since he received the Council's letter, and he wished to tender his apology.—The Council accepted the apology and the amount to be charged for the four loads carted was left to be decided by the Works Committee.

London Letter. London, Wednesday Afternoon. [RILOM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT.] THE BCAUA NEGOCIATIOXS. We have come to a. curious pass in the South African muddle. England through the agency of Lord Kitchener has offered to treat with the Bot-rs her terms were con- sidered, and ut"v»iimously refused by the Boers. A year rfgo it will be remembered President Kruger suggested that negociations for p(;ace should be entered upon, but on that occasion lie received the reply that England would be party to no terms except unconditional surrender. We have advanced alittlesince that time, we arc now willing to consider the merits of conditional sur- render. This lesson has been borne in upon us not because we are gradually recovering our sense of fitness of things and of the ele- mentary principles of freedom, but because we have lost an enormous number of lives and have spent millions of money. THE TERMS OFFERED. The terms offered were the government of the Orange Free State and Transvaal as Crown Colonies under the English flag. UntÜ we know the wording of the first letter sent by Lord Kitchener to Botha, it is. not possible to understand the position taken by the Boers. It is not clear whether Botha accepted annexation as inevitable though we are given so to understand by Lord Kitchener. But this view does not coincide with Botha's behaviour at the interview with Lord Kitchener nor does it explain his final letter. Apparently the Bo-ar position was this: Some of the farmers in the field are doubtless in favour of accepting peace on fair terms. Botha wished to find out what terms England would give provided the Boers accepted annexation. He may or may not be willing 'to accept annexation himself, but he shrewdly susreted that the English would not ofier very good terms. As it turns out Mr Chamberlain has fallen into the trap, he has made the terms such that even the mildest Boers would not accept and Botha has succeeded in proving to any wavering burghers that the best thing they can do is unitedly to continue the war. It is matter of common talk that the Government is losing ground daily. The young Conservatives are kicking over the traces and the older men are disgusted with the manner in which Lord Salisbury has placed his own relatives in the Cabinet. Mr Balfour also has touchcd the House to the quick by his nonchalance as to its rights and prerogatives. The Irish Party is in fine fighting form. The Welsli Party is own est. t- Mr Lloyd George and Mr John Redmond are LOW pi-;tctlctll% the leaders of the Opposition, for the Opposition Front Bench has become of 110 account. Indeed it is arguable that the best supporters of the present Govern- ment are the occupnnts of the Opposition 'lOllt Benches. Some of the-c quondam .-¡ -Liber;* is k\t» Sir Henry Fowler have I act.-i-iily supported Government against I a U;vek: from t. e ijihernl benches, others ft *;• •• le t, .il-t Libet al members K/ below the- yar-givav fonsrht for Liberal r •- principle,. j TJIL; WELSH MEMBERS. Witli the exception of the Carnarvon J Borough. W.h'N might be unrepresented in the Hon ,>f Uommons. I have not for- gotten thp fight foi- the flag. This Session will undoubtedly be memorable in the history of Wales as the Session of the Flag. At tiie English Flag is the emblem <; of Ji .go: m. It is the outward and visible sign of the land-grabbing policy of Great Britain. It has also been described by the hero of the Jingoes, as the gieatest com- mfrrcial asset in the world." The mass of ( the Welsh people are averse to the unlimited extension of the Empire which the i Imperialists glory in, and Welshmen have never been taught to give the first place to commerce. Why then get up an agitation J* to put the Welsh Arms on the English fliig. The thing is not worth fighting for, it is of value to Welsh members ir so far as it throws dust into the eves of their x conntituents. If they fought for a white f flag, they would at least be straightforward, f ic for Welsh members were never sent to lJ. Parliament to acquiesce quietly in deeds pF which make this Government the most It disgraceful and inefficient on record. __—— Ie

The Dovey Bridge The second reading of the Cambrian Railways Bill was deferred to enable the promoters and the oppon- ents to confer with a view to an amicable arrange- J memt with regard io the p.int at issue. Colonel jL ja I'ryce-Jones has received an intimatiou from the directors of the Company (says the '• Times ") that they are prepared to accept, his clause empowering, the I'oard of Trade to require an open bridge to be T constructed over the river Dovey in lieu of the fixed. 'i' bridge which the measure proposed to authorise. §['■ TP, .:è

Vale of Rheidol Light JJJL. Railway. — it THE WORK COMMENCED. THE ABERAYRON EXTENSION. The contractors of the Vale of Rheidol Light Rail- way (Messrs Pethick Bros., Plymouth), have now ] entered upon their work, and the first section of the ( be undertaking—from Ai erystwyth to Devil's liridge- ev and the second section—«fiom Aberystwyth Station to the Harbour—are now in progress of construction. Wo understand the contractors arc under an obliga- tion to complete their contract by March 25th, 1902, 4 It is intended to proceed with the work in sections. if. commencing at each end, and from a centrepoint, so that there will be four gangs proceeding simultane- ously. The work involves no great engineering ■' V difficulties, having what is known as a surface line." |: PUBLIC MEETING AT ABERAYRON. te It will be remembered that in the year 1898 the Company applied to the Light Railway Commissioners for Pti Order to en- able them to extend the line froai Aberystwyth to ■$" Aberayron, which was granted aft r a public enquiry mtr'11 held at Alxtrystwyth. Great difficulties have been experienced in negociating with land owners in. fig, respect to the land required. In view of these K| difficulties, and before proceediag with the extension K-| scheme it was necessary that, the land-owners and inhabitants of the district en route should satisfy the" Company Ithat the scheme had their practical sym- | pathy and support. A number of the leading inhab* J itants of the town and district thereupon convened- 1 a public meeting, which was held on Wednesday afternoon at two p.m. at the Town Hall, Aberayron. n Mr Munro Hughes, L, and P. Bank, presided, and there was a large and representative attendance. Mr A. J. Hughes, Aberystwyth, solicitor to the Company, was present, and he explained clearly the position OtT j the Company. He desired to solicit the opinion of g the inhabitants as to whether the line was desired or not. He explained that the period within whicW the compulsary powers conferred by J by the Light Railway Order of 1898 had M ) be exercised expired this year, and it would be ne- c cessary. if the matter was to proceed to apply for an extension of time. This involved a guarantee, of cer- I tain Parliamentary expenses of a comparatively r-a,Ül amount, and it was confidently believed that the amount would be forthcoming. Assuming that it was, it was the intention of the Company to apply for a Government grant under the Light RailwayS- Act, together with one from the C )unty Council. If this application was successful the Company was pre- pared on their part to supply a substantial portion of the capital required.—The scheme was taken up with much enthusiasm by those present at the meeting, several geiiMemen speaking strongly upon the great necessity-of having railway communication between Aberystwyth and Aberayron. Eventually, a resolu- tion was passed pledging to give the Company every support in its project, and a sum of over zE70 was subscribed in the room toward the required expenses. Among those present were the Rev. J, M. Griffiths, (vicar); Messrs J. M.Howell, J. Hughes Jones, E. Lima Jones, Thomas Davies, Post Office; Rev. Evan Morris, Mr Bowen (agent Glanayron Estate), Captain Rees, Dr Lewis, Llanon Mr J. C. Jones and Mr Reés, Llanartll; D. P. James, etc., the number in all being about 150. Mr J. M. iowell, speaking in favour of the proposal, said there was no apathv at Aberayron but after many disappointments they desired further information,, and were glad to here what Mr Hughes had laid before them that day, Mr Howell then proposed a resolution in favour of the scheme, and agreeing to take steps to collect the necessary money required to make the application to the Board of Trade for an extension of the Order. Mr Thomas Davies seconded, and Mr Bowery Mr J. C. Jones, Mr, Lima Jones, Rev. J. I\1. Griffiths, and Dr Jonkyn Lewis supported the resolution, which was afterward? gcrrried unanimously. The sum required for the purposes of the applicntion for an extension of time is £125, of which Y,70 has bren secured. A committee, consisting of Mr J. M. Howell, D. P. James, Lima Jones, J. C. Jones, and Dr Lewis was appointed to collect the balance. -uuu-