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ABERYSTWYTH. SALE.—An important sale of household furniture will take place at the sale rooms of Messrs Daniel, Son and Meredith, at 2 p.m. to-day (Thursday). The goods include drawing and dining room suites, "bedroom furnis'n'nr", and kitchen effects. THE COUNT* -iliis School re-opens after the vacation next Tuesday, May 7th. All in- formation respecting fees, admission of pupils, forms of application etc., may be obtained from the Head- master, or from the clerk, Mr John Evans, 6, Port- land-street. Mr Leonard Darlington, B.A., late scholar of Jesus College, Oxford, who was temporary assistant master at the school during last term has accepted a similar appointment at Keswick in the Lake District. THE HISTORY OF ABERYSTWYTH by the Rev. George Eyre Evans (Philip Sidney ), and published at this office, we are glad to state, is widely read in Is some distant parts of America. Natives of Aber- ystwyth, both old and young, those who knew this town 20 years ago as well as those who lett 30, 50 and even 60 years ago are taking the liveliest inter- est in it. It brings to their memory much of what they themselves remember, and recall what had been well nigh forgotten. It also furnishes them with a mass of information of which the oldest of them have not the remotest knowledge. The'plates are of special interest to them. The copies of the History which have already been forwarded to our far-distant American friends are scanned with avidity, and are circulated amongst themselves with the same rapidity as the latest sensational novel. This is very encouraging, and is a proof to the author of the History that he has taken up a truly deserving subject. There are three very excellent plates accompanying the lastnumber of the History, which deals mostly with the history of the Non- conformist churches of the town. RECALCITRANT PAUPER.On Saturday morning, before Messrs John Lewis and Edward Evans, an [ 7 inmate of the Workhouse named Susannah Williams, was charged with misbehaving herself the previous day. The matron (Mrs Mary Jones) said about 7 f p.m. she heard ayioise in the bath-room, and on 1 proceeding there found the accused in a threatening attitude towards Ann Jones, another inmate, who assisted in nursing the paupers. She requested her to be quiet, but defendant threatened to strike her izith her bootg, which ahe had in her hands. She then ran out of the bedroom and threatened to do for her and used bad language towards her. She (the u atroti) said she would send for an officer, but defendant continued her wild conduct. Defendant always became abusive and disobedient when asked L to perform her duties. She continually quarrelled K with the other inmates and made it difficult to maintain discipline.—Ann Jones and Mary Rhode- rick (cook) gave corroborative evidence.— Deferd- ant, who bad poth5ng to say in defence, was committed to prison for one month with hard labour. ASSESSMENT COMMITTEE.—A meeting of the z!1 Assessment Committee for the Aberystwyth Union was held on Mondny, when there were present Messrs G. Fossett Roberts, T. E. Salmon, Edwin Morris, Richard Thomas, Thomas Jenkins, Daniel Morris, Evan Lewis, Hugh Hughes, David Davies, and James Jones. Mr G. Fossett Roberts was unaniniou-ily re-elected chairman for the ensuing year, and Mr Edwin Morris was appointed vice- chairman.—Proceedings were ordered to be taken against the Overseers of the parish of Melindwr for jf: neglecting to make a supplemental valuation list.— Supplemental valuation lists were submitted for f theparislies "f Aberystwyth, Vaenor Lower, Vaenor Upper, Uchayndre, Issayndre, Llanychaiarn, and r ElcrclJ: These were amended, and ordered to be re-deposited.—A supplemental valuation list for the parish or Henllys was submitted aud approved of.It, was decided to hold a special meeting of the Committee at the Clerk's office on May 13th, to further consider the supplemental valuation lists. MILITIA ENTERTAINMENTS.—The third of the the se-ies of entertainments in connection with the Cardigan Artillery Militia at the English Baptist Schoolroom was held on Thursday evening last. Mr Keeping occupied the chair, and the following took part in the pri gram me :-Sergt Major Guil- bert. Corporal J. Lewis, Corporal Evans, Bombadier James, Gunnel- Hardy, Gunner Samuel, Corporal Morgan and party, and Miss E. Lloyd. Mr Barclay Jenkins delivered a short and pithy address. Mr Robert Ellis proposed, and Sergeant Major Guil- bert seconded, a vote of thanks to the Chairman and to the ladies (especially to Mrs Levi, who had kindly supplied the refreshments). The vote was cariied with enthusiasm. An enjoyable entertain- ment concluded at 9.25 p.m. with the singing of the National Anthem. This departure is being attended with much success. The attendance continues to increase, aud the men take a deeper interest and more prominent part in eafch suc- ceeding entertainment. It has been decided not to hold an entertainment on Thursday evening next owing to the sudden death of one of the men, but they will be continued the following week. SALEM Cit-XPET,The anniversary services were held on Tuesday and Wednesday last week, the special preachers being the Rev. T. Mordaf Pierce, Llanidloes, and the Rev. William Prydderch, Swan- sea. This was the first occasion or which the latter gentleman had preached from home this year, and we are glad to find that, though he still suffers from a weakness of the knee, be retains all his old strength and power in his pulpit utterances and delivery. We subjoin the texts and sermons. On Tuesday evening, Rev. T. Mordaf Pierce, Titus ii. 2, Rev. W. Prydderch, Phil. i. 21. On Wednesday morning at 10 o'clock, Rev. W. Prydderch, Acts xiii. 36. Afternoon at 2 o'clock John ii. first paragraph. OnjWednesdav evenit.gJ6.30at the Taber- nacle, kindly lent by the deacons, Rev. Mordaf Pierce, John ix 4, Rev. W. Prydderch 1 Peter v. 7. The introductory parts of the services were taken by Messrs W. J. Jones, Daniel Davies, H. C. Lewis, and R. O. Edwards, students at U.C.W., and members of Salem Chapel. There were very excel- lent congregations throughout. The collections amounted to £75, which is about fourteen pounds more than that of last year. This sum goes towards liquidating the debt (now comparatively small) which remains on the building account. The membership at Salem at the end of last year was 211; the number of adherents 310; number of seats, 82; Sunday school, 22.1; Band of hope, 36; Sunday school teachers. 19. THE PUINOFCSS OF WALES'S APPEAL.—In view of the bazaar in aid of the funds to be held in the Pavilion next Tuesday and Wednesday the following particulars will be of interest: The Assocciation was formed in February, 1385, with the object of aid- ing wives and families of men of all branches of the land and sea forces of the United Kingdom. It It has been found that the want of arfy such or- ganisation has been most felt when troops are sud- denly ordered on foreeign service, and their wives and families in many cases become homeless but, apart from the necessity of help at such a time, there is much for the Association to do in times of peace. Then what must it be when we are at war? The public scarcely seems to have appreciated the greatness of the need, and subscriptions have not by any means flowed in as might have been ex- pected. No doubt, there are many calls on theprivate purse, but, after all, the claims of the soldier and the soldier's wife and family cannot b overlooked by the most parsimonious. The Soldiers' and Sailors Families Association has throughout the war done superb work, and in tens of thousands of cases has prevented the soldier's home from being broken up, and the soldier's nearest and dearest from suf- fering the pinch of want. There could be no greater calamity than for the families of our fighting men to starve in the midst of wealth and ease, while these fighting men themselves are facing death and wounds day by day in the nation's cause. Justly may appeal be made, not to the country's charity, but to its sense of duty, seeing that if is our duty at home to succour aid shield the loved ones of those who are bravely discharging their duty far away in South Africa. Without further funds," said the Prin- cess of Wales's letter, "The soldier's home must be broken uu and all that has been done for the last eighteen months will be undone. Such a thing ni ust, not bt,. Let the British people prove their patriotism, not only by words, but by deeds." Mrs Melhuen •« to publicly -recognise the in- valuable services rendered by the medical gentle- men of the town in attending to all the wives and children of soldiers and sailors on active service -who required medical treatment. SuiciDr.—On Friday morning last at 6, Prospect- street, a plasterer, named Henry Evans Michael, j committed suicide by cutting his throat with a razor. Deceased was well-known in the town. He had been in the Army and had served some time in India, where he had an attack of sunstroke. It is believed that this had effected Lis mind, and, com- bined with his illness, drove him to commit the rash act. He was a sinele man, aged 38 years. An inquest on the body was held on Friday evening before Mr John Evans, district coroner. Edward James, a fellow-ledcer. said deceased had been c Hi- fi nedYo his bed since the previous Sunday, and the doctor staling he was suffering from pleurisy, and that one of his Inn^s were affected. He saw him often durii-'ir 'e week. He was very feverish, in great pain, s.n at times delirious. He last saw him alive aboit: 5.4T» 'lint- morning. After he had been downstair ;» ;V or two he heard Mrs Leake, th,- s-etimr, ar.it ran up..Deceased was then lyin b,i with his throat cut. He saw the x ■-• >vi h blood on it in his drawer, where he had it baH-c. He dien within five or tpn millut. Aim Leake saicl she and her I %itt) Iecea.,e(i all the night, He was ve :11, and at rime delirious. Ahout a ivith liiin. She heard James ."o .• eii ;erit ati(i cal! Joe. anotl- -e'ling him to get up, as it was nearly six When she was in the doorway she bean1 ? -»i;jp'ng out of bed, and im- media*el< >•••I. She saw him throw or I drop some vu. r>nd then throw Iiini-ll I'll tho pd. 11, saw that his throat w; 8 cut.- Tbe jury vsrdwt of A- Stiic',de whilst! tomporaril I PLASCRUG.—If the hedgerow alongside Plascrug walk be compared with that of the Cambrian Rail- wavs--a few yards further of-t-it will be seen that, it is far from what it should be. There is really no comparison between the two in point of tidiness. One would expect a quickset hedge bordering an important public path kept in good trim. J'o"s- HALL IMPROVEMENTS.—Mr M. R. North, A.M.I.C.E., an inspector of the Local Government Board, will conduct an inquiry on Thursday, the 9th inst, at the Town Hall, into the application of the Town Council for sanction to borrow £6.000 to carry out improvements and additions to the Town Hall. MARRIAGE.—The marriage was solemnized on Tuesday at the West End Congregational Church, Southport, between the Rev. J. T. Miles, M.A., of Northwich, and Winifred, daughter of Mr Algeron Fletcher, of Northwich. The ceremony was per- formed by the Rev. J. Miles, of Aberystwyth, father of the bridegroom, assisted by the Rev. J. Chater, of Southport. THE ST. DAVID'S CLUB. A "Freemason" writes :-In your issue of April 25th you state that the" Masonic Club have decided to open their premises on Sundays, whereas it should be the St. David's Club, which has no connection with Masonry beyond that of being the tenants of a por- tion of the Masonic Hall in Market-street. The insertion of this correction in your next issue will oblige. DRUXK AND INCAPABLE.—Wm. John, labourer, Pembrey, was brought up before Mr T. Griffiths at the Police Station on Monday morning, charged with having been drunn and incapable on the pre- vious Saturday evening.—Sergt. Phillips said he found the man in Marine-terrace and locked him up.—A fine of 3s, including costs, was imposed. SUMMER F ASHIo:s-s.-In our advertising columns this week, Mrs D. Morgan, of the Emporium, Pier- steet, calls attention to her large selection of ne vv roods for the coming season. Having visited the Markets for the second time during the season, Mrs Morgan has been able to secure the best and latest designs ia Millinery, and these are now on view in the show rooms. TEA AND ENTERTAINMENT.— The annual tea ind entertainment in connection with Trefechan Methodist Sunday School took place on Tuesday. In the afternoon the children, to the number of 120, with their teachers, sat down to a splendid treat of tea and cake, which was greatly e^'oyed. In the evening an entertainnifent was held under the chairmanhir) of Mr John Mathias, Marine- terrace, An interesting programme of songs and recitations was sustained by the scholars. SUNDAY SCHOOLS COMMITTEE. — The Rev T. Levi presided at the annual meeting of the C.M. Sunday Schools Committee held at Tabernacle Chapel on Wednesday evening in last week. The annual report stated that 15,000 copies of the hand books had been sold for the past year, and that there was an increase in the sale of the lesson books. The Rev John Williams, Dolgelley, reported that the committee had prepared lesson books for the various standards. The Rev John Davies, Sbirland-road, London, was appointed examiner for the next two years, and plr Thos Owens, Aberystwyth, secretary for the next three years. FOOTPATHS' ASSOCIATION.—A meeting of the Foothpaths' Improvement Society was held on Monday evening at the Eagle Restaurant, Great Darkgate-street, when there was a good attendance of members. The Rev Septimus March was voted to the chair. It was decided to forward an appeal to the Town Council for a donation towards the funds of the Association, and to ask the same body to place "eats along the footpath from Plascrug to Pwll Simon. The Town Council are to be further asked to place turnstiles on the footpaths near Penparke, and also to make a strong effort to re- claim Alltwen footpath, now closed to the public, by neuociating with the owner, Mr Vaughan Davies, M.P. HOLY TRINITY CJIVRCH: APPOINTMENT.—The Rev T. E. P. Davies, M.A (Classical Honours), Wad ham College, Oxford, has been appointed successor to the Rev W. L. Footman, M.A., as curate of Holy Trinity Church, on the appointment of the latter as headmaster of St. David's College School, Lam- peter. Mr Davies, who is an old boy of Llan- dovery and Shrewsbury schools, was ordained some eight years ago to the curacy of Lampeter YeHry, under the Rev D. Pugh Evans Here he remained three years, when he was appointed curate of Llan- gattock cum Llangenny, where he had charge of the latter church for three years. He comes to Aberystwyth after two year's work at the Priory and St. Mary s Churches, Brecon. Mr Davies begins his duties at Holy Trinity Church on the 12th May. PROMENADE EXTENSION.—The work of extending the Marine Promenade round the Castle point and thence in front of the College to the bottom of Pier-street, is now in active progress, under the superintendence of Mr Rees Jones, borough surveyor, who has already some fifty men on the spot. The fine stones, hewn in the Corporation Quarry at Ystrad Meurig, weigh from one to four tons, and are conveyed from the Quarry by the M. and M. Railway Company to its station, and thence on gambosto the site, when they are dressed and cut as required. A bastion is to be built right under the old brick seat on the Castle Point. Strict watch is being kept during all excavations for any objects of interest which may thus be re- vealed. The works are at present being driven due north and south at the same time, and the rapid progress thus made can be readily seae. About 200 tons of cement are stored in the tempor- ary shed and ready for immediate use. VOLUNTEERS.—The promoters of the Volunteer corps for Aberystwyth attended at the Town Hall on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday evenings in last week to receive the names of candidates prepared to join the movement. There was a good attendance of the young men of the town on Wed- nesday evening, and about ninety gave in their names. An address was delivered by Mr G. Fossett Roberts, and amongst those also present, superin- tending the enrolment, were Mr A J Hughes (Town Clerk), Mr L. Bearne, Lieutenant Stephens, Mr J. C. Rea, and Mr C. Massey. The total number re- quired to form a company is 200. The following points were impressed upon those who enrolled themselves (1) That drills will not in anyway in- terfere with business or working hours. The num- ber of drills for the efficiency certificates is, first year 30, second year 30, third year 12. (2) That if the corps is desirous of forming a camp, such en- campment would not in any ease be held dnring the season, but probably between Easter and Whitsun- tide. (3) That the guns served out to position ar- tillery ar 40, 20,or 16 pounders breech-loading guns of marl ern Jattern. The total number enrolled now reaches about 230, and the medical examination of the candidates will take place shortly. MILITARY FUNERAL.—The funeral of Herbert jjeavis, a native ot uriugena, (jiam, who died of rheumatic fever during the annual period of the training of the Royal Cardiganshire Militia at Aberystwyth, took place on Tuesday, the place of interment being the Cemetery. The procession ,vhich was viewed by a very large concourse of people who lined the roads on bofhs sides for the whole length of the route, left the Barracks at 2 p.m. in the following order. Firing party with arm- reversed, Town Band, 17 players in uniform, under Bandmaster Jack Edwards, with muffled drums, Artillery Band, under Bandmaster Wright, with drums muffled, both playing alternately Handel's Dead March," the coffin ou a gun carriage drawn by privates antI draped with the Union Jack, the mourners, a posse of nine members of the Cardigan police force, under command of Chief Constable- Howell Evans. and militia men marching two abreast, with Capt McGildowney. Capt E. W. D. Evans (High Sheriff of Cardiganshire), and Lieutenants Stephenson and Potter. The burial service was read by the Rev Ambrose Jones. -in(i the impressive ceremony was closed by the firing over the usual volleys over the open grave. THE ST. DAVID'S DIOCESAN COUNCIL of the GKTS Friendly Society met at Aberystwyth on April 25th, in the Buarth Hall, at 10-45 a.m. There were present:—Mrs R. D. Garnons-Williams, president; Lady Drummond, vice-president for Carmarthen; Mrs Phillips, head of Lodges and Lodgings; Miss Partridge, head of Industrial; Mrs Lewis, elected member of Council; branch sec- retaries of Aberayron, Aberystwyth and Holy Trinity, Aberystwyth, Brecon, Edwinsford, Lam- peter, LIancynfelin, Jale of Ystwyth, Miss Richards (librarian), Miss Hotchkis (dio. sec.) Mrs Piotheroe and Miss Evans, by invitation of the President. The first business taken was to endorse the vote of condolence sent by the Central Council to Her Majesty Queen Alexandra on the death of the patron of the Society, our late beloved and revered Queen, and to adopt its resolution of forming a memorial fund collected from the associates and members of the Society. In the afternoon a conference was held at the Buarth Hall. Prebendary Williams opened the meeting with prayer, and gave a most warm welcome to the Council and workers in the Society. Mrs Winder, branch secretary of Sheffield, spoke on the privileges and responsibilities of associates, and the Pre,i- ient, in the absence of the Head of Literature, made an earnest appeal for increased interest and help in this part of the work. Tea was kindly given by the associates of the two Aberystwyth branches. In the evening Mrs Winder spoke' to members and their friends in the same I Hall, and gave a must stirring and helpful address on "The Girls' Friendly Society: what it has done and what it tries to do." showing and describing, Lho.jgh briefly, the many sided work of the Society, and vet enforcing the one inspiring motive—the upholding of the dignity of womanhood and of purity of life. All present must have gone away convinced that it is a work closely concerning all women without distinction of creed or class. The day was begun with an early celebration at St. and what it tries to do." showing and describing, Lho.jgh briefly, the many sided work of the Society, and vet enforcing the one inspiring motive—the upholding of the dignity of womanhood and of purity of life. All present must have gone away convinced that it is a work closely concerning all women without distinction of creed or class. The day was begun with an early celebration at St. Vi'hael Church, and evensong was said at i at I Huly Trinity Church. j Huly Trinity Church. j DUTY ON SUGA;—At a meeting of the Aberyst- wyth Grocers' Assiieia'ion held last night at the r Eagle Restauriiiii. it was unanimously resolved t that, owing to the a'vauce of the duty on sugar, that the respective members advance all sugars £ d E per lb. CIVIL SERVICE W. J. Hopkins, son of Mr I Thomas Hopkins, Gr.ys Inn road, has succeeded in < passing an imporu-.iit Civil Service ?xauihia.tit>n recently held in I ondon. There were over 1,000 candidates. « ADVERTISING.—A handsome stand of views has < just been put up at the Station by the Cambrian Railways Company. The views are beautifully coloured and are artistically arranged in panels. The excellence of the work is a credit to, all con- cerned. BOATING CLUB.—The annual ball of this club was held on Friday last at the Lion Royal Hotel, when the company numbered about 40. Councillor R. Peake was the M. C., and Messrs J. C. Rea, Vaughan Edwards, and Edwards (N. & S. W. Bank) actr-d as stewards. Dancing commenced at eight p.m., and was continued until 2 30 a.m. Mr E. W. Mathias discharged the duties of secretary. INDIAN.—Mr C. R. Bennetts, financial agent and commercial manager of the Kolar Gold Field, Mysore, India, is spending a long holiday in the town. Mr Bennetts returned in March from India, after a residence of eleven years there. He is a native of Ysbytty Ystwyth, and is the son of the late Mr James Bennetts. Pontrhydygroes, and was educated at Ystrad Meurig School, under the present Headmaster. He has kept himself through our local newspaper well aquainted with the course of events in our town and neighbourhood during the time he has been away, and is keenly interested in his native county's progress in every particular, educational and otherwise. Mr Bennetts is staying on the Marine-terrace. His friends and acquaint- ances will wish him a pleasant holiday. BOOT SALE.—Mr Edwin Peters, the Castle Boot Stores (near the town clock) is just now conducting his great annual clearance sale of boots and shoes. Mr Peters has a varied stock to chose from, and as the sale only continues for fourteen days, customers should not miss this opportunity of buying boots and shoes at greatly reduced prices. PETTY SESSIONS. The weekly Petty Sessions were held at the Town Hall on Wednesday before Messrs E. P. Wynne, (Mayor), Thomas Griffiths, Edward Evans, and D. C. Roberts. SMOKE NUISANCE. The Aberystwyth and Chiswick Electric Lighting Company were summoned at the instance of James Evans, inspector of nuisances, for neglecting to abate the smoke nuisance in Mill-street.—Mr James Evans applied for permission to withdraw the case, it being intended to issue a fresh summons later on. The costs would be remitted.—The application was granted, and costs remitted. NO LICENSE. James Joseph, Union-street, Aberystwyth, carrier, was charged with keeping a dog without a license. P.S. Phillips stated that at about two o'clock on Thursday afternoon April 18th, he saw a black dog with the defendant in Union-street. Witness asked himifhe had a license, and he replied that it was not his dog, but he was keeping it for Mr Humphre s, Dolguan, who had gone to London. Witness advised defendant to make sure that a licence had been taken out for the dog. He saw him again on Satui- dav. but he could not give any more particulars. Witness called on the excise officer, and saw the register, which showed that Mr Humphreys had taken out one licence for a dog which was at the Farm. The dog in question had been with defend- ant for twoyears.— Defendant admitted the offence, and stated that he was not awaie that Mr Humphreys had not taken out a licence, but he had taken one out since he saw P.S. Pliillips.-Fine(I Is. and 7s. 6d. costs. CAPT R. W. PICTON EVANS. Capt. R. W. Picton Evans commands the Welsh Volunteer Company, is the eldest son of Colonel W. Picton Evans (O.C. 1st V.B. Welsh), was born at Cardigan in 1872. and educated at Cheltenham ge. who: he was for four veirs-1887-91-in 'he College Cadet Corps, and was present with that corps in the Jubilee Review at Aldershot in 1887 as private. He was lieutenant in the corps during his last year at college. He received a commission in the 1st V.B. Welsh in 1896, and was promoted captain in January. 1899. He obtained a profici- ency certificate at the School of Instruction, Chelsea Barracks, in March, 1899. He was admit- ted solicitor in December, 1898. and is now in partnership with his father. He is a great-grand- nephew of the famous Peninsular and Waterloo general, Sir Thomas Picton, on his father's side. On his mother's side he is related to General Jenlcins, of Penrallt, Aberporth General John Jenkins, late of the Indian Army; to Commodore Jenkins, who had so greatly distinguisted himself in the Persian war; and he is a nephew of Sir Laurence H. Jenkins, Lord Chief Justice of Bom- bay. It is interesting to note that Captain Evans is a grandson of the late Captain Richard David Jenkins, of Cilbronnau, Cardigan, the founder of the Volunteer Company at Cardigan. NATURE NOTES. ABERYSTWYTH AND DISTRICT. April 25—Wild Hyacinth in flower. „ —Buttercups do. „ 27—Lady's Smock (Cardamine pratensis) do —Balsam Poplar in foliage. „ „ —Bog Myrtle or Sweet Gale in Flower.
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General Assembly of the Calvinistic Methodists. FORTHCOMING MEETINGS AT ABER- YSTWYTH. The General Assembly of the Calvinistic Methodists of Wales is to be held this year at Aber- ystwyth, the visit being fixed for May 21st, and the 1 hree succeeding days. Several important meet- ings will be held, including the Davies' lee t Lire, which will be delivered this year by the Rev John Hughes, M.A., of Liverpool. Public temper- ance meetings will also be held. and special pro- minence will be given to the Forward Movement scheme. Public preaching services will be held the whole of Friday. May 24th, at the various chapels, when the leading divines of the Corph will officiate There has been an interval of 23 years since Aberystwyth last entertained the General Assembly, and in the meantime the number of delegates has about, trebled, being now 150. It is understood that arrangements have been made by the local committee to entertain the visitors at the Lion Hotel and the Talbot. It will be recollected that on the last occasion when the Assembly was held at Aberystwyih, an untoward accident befell the Rev David Oliver, of Holywell. The rev gentleman was driving to Devil's Bridge to take part in a preaching service, when he met his death by being thrown out of the trap, owing to the horae bolting.
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University College of Wales, Aberystwyth. BOAT RACE.—The annual College boat race be- tween crews representing Science and Art came off in the Bay on Wednesday evening. The race was won by Science in easy fashion. ANNUAL COLLEGE CHAIR EISTEDDFOD. The above eisteddfod was held under the auspices of the Celtic Society on Tuesday evening in the Examination Hall. Principal Roberts, M.A., presided, and the duties of conductor were dis- charged by Prof Edwards,M.A., who, with his usual geniality and inimitable witticisms, maintained the interest of the crowded audience during a somewhat lengthy programme. The eisteddfod is now in the sixthvear of its existence, and its record during that period shows that it has been the means of cultivating taste in the various depart- ments of art, music, and literature to a high degree of excellence among the general body of U.C.W. students. This year the various competitions proved on the whole to be even keener than in the past, and on that account the eisteddfod was judged to have done more than keep up its reputation. In this connection mention must be made of the two able secretaries, Messrs Albert E. Davies and Goronwy Owen, to whom the success of the pro- cee lings was mainly due, and who spared no time or trouble in their efforts to secure a wide patronage to the items, especially on the musical side. The programme was as follows:— Adjudication on work of art-D. W. Roberts. Soprano solo, "Among the Hills of Wales, silver medal, Misa E. R. Williams. Essay on Characteristics of lslwyn's poetry."— Owen Davies. Recitation (Shakespeare)—Miss Myfanwy Evans. Essay, Best system of Education of Pupil Teachers "—Abel J. Jones. Pianoforte solo-D, J. Dg Lloyd. Duett (tenor and bass)—Messrs J. W. Thomas and R. R. Davies. Translation of Burns' Bonnie Banks of Ayr "— John James. Bass solo, "The Day Star"—Prize divided be- tween J. Green and J. W. Thomas. Verses in memory of the late Tom Ellis—R. R. Davies. Quartette, Lullaby "—Party consisting of Misses Nana Roberts and C. M. Jones, and Messrs Robert Davies and T. J. Hughes. Davies and T. J. Hughes. Chairing of successful bard with the full cere- I nonial of the Gorsedd. The chair winner proved his year to be R. R. Davies, on the subject Gwyloer." Watkin Wyn acted as adjudicator, lIld Teifi Davies sang the eisteddfod song. Ladies' choir—Two choirs competed, the test )iece being Jesu, Lover of my Sou! The first hir won, led by Miss Katie Thomas. Essay, "Best collection of Weld: place-names." rhree were deemed to be of equal merit, and were (warded the first prize, viz.D. T. Davies (Llari- iilo), Miss Agnes Parry, and Miss Myfanwy Evans. A second prize was.given to Miss Phoebe Griffiths, ind another, whose name did not transpire. Tenor solo-J. Edwards (Neath). Englyn, The Common Room E. O. James. Duett (soprano and alto)—Misses Nana Roberts and Mary Ellis; Humorous song-Abel J. Jones. Contralto solo—Miss Mary Evans. Male Voice Party-" 0 Tyrd i Fyw." (Robert Bryan). Two choirs sang, and the prize was given to J. T. Walters' party, who gave a beautiful and well-balanced rendering of the piece. Mr D. Jenkins, Mus. Bac., ably fulfilled the duties of adjudicator, and gave universal satisfaction.
THE CENSUS.
THE CENSUS. Newcastle-Emlyn Union. o cc .2H O a) a? 5o ^55 52 ™ Parishes. -Ss-S .52 S g 5 O 3 3 •" »■> a, „ aa S? « = o.s o-s « c m p-i (2 w 1-1 Llandyssul 1237 1565 2802 232 ,Ianfliiarigel-ar-Artli 961 1081 2042 16 3enlan 73 93 172 42 Llanfairorllwyn 191 249 440 29 Llangunllo 234 296 530 72 Bangor Teify 80 83 163 25 Aberayron Union. Cilcennin 103 423 454 31 Cilie Aeron 72 254 303 49 Cydplwyf 39 159 201 42 Dihewyd 98 897 451 54 Henfynyw Uppsr 101 322 Q,fl) „ Henfynyw Lower 173 560 § Llanarth 438 1640 1838 188 Llanbadarndrefeglwys 186 687 731 44 Llanddewi Upper 152 516 ,n Llanddewi Lower 209 765 ou Llandysiliogo 273 1064 1137 73 Llanerchaeron 44 166 173 7 Llanfihangelystrad 245 1014 967 38 Llanina 40 142 178 36 Llanllwchaiam 124 471 503 32 Llansantffread 272 905 1115 210 New Qnay 384 1234 1284 50 10731 11595 902 38 Aberayron Urban 382 1327 1263 64 New Quay do. 401 1234 1284 50 Dolgelley. Parish of Dolgelley :—Inhabited houses, 625 males, 1105, females, 1334, total 2437. In 1891, the population of the parish was 2467, so there is a decrease 01 50 in the ten years. Brithdir and Islaw'rdref,—Inhabited houses 271, males, 643, females, 682, total 1332. Barmouth.-Inbabited houses, 480, males, 953, females, 1250, total 2213,—increase 168. Llanaber.—Inhabited houses, 157, males, 327, females, 375, total 702. Llane,.iddwN-n.- lnl)al-ited houses, 217, males 424, females, 447, total 871. Llanddwywe-Is.—Inhabited houses, 54, males, 113, females, 135. total 248. Llanddwy we-Uwch.—Inhabited houses, 19, males, 60, females, 44, totai, 104. Llat,. fach retli.- I ii habit ed houses 171, males, 393, females, 376, total 769,—decrease 96. Llanelltyd.—Inhabited houses 99, males, 206, females 218, total 424. Total in the district.—Inhabited houses, 2093, males 4,222, females 4,878. Total 9,100.
ABERAYRON.
ABERAYRON. PRINTING of every description on the shortest notice at the "Welsh Gazette" Office, Aberystwyth. PETTY SESSIONS.—The monthly Petty Sessions were held on Wednesday, April 24th, bofore the Rev J. M. Griffiths (in the chair), Major Hughes, Mr J. Lloyd Hughes (Al!tlwyd), and the Rev E. Morris. Major Hughes and Mr J. 1,1. Hughes, took tho oath of allegiance, as also did the Rev E. Morris, as chairman of the Urban District Council, —The magistrates granted a transfer of the license of the Star of Wales, Aberayron, from Miss E. Griffiths to her husband, Mr Davies,—A cse of non- payment of rates had been adjourned to this Sessions, but there being no appearance, both cases were struck out.—Several applications for occasional licences for fairs were made, and these were granted. THE SPIRIT OF TOLERATION AND UNITY. In making a general survey of the religious con- dition of this country at present, there is one per vading influence that immediately attracts the attention of the observer, and that is the growing desire for toleration of creed and for unity in actio against evil. Ever since the Reformation the struggle has been gradually but none the less steadily going on against intolerance and bigotry in favour of freedom and charity. The spirit of toleration has permeated all ages in various degrees and in various ways. In the 15th and 16th cen- turies it took the form ofagreat and universal revolt against spiritual slavery. Foremost amongst the pioneers of freedom was this country, nor has it fallen away since. Slowly but irresistibly has the tide of religious freedom and equality flowed on towards the present genaration. During the last century it made itself known in the earlier part by the emancipation c-f the Catholics, and in the latter half by throwing open the universities of Oxford and Cambridge to Nonconformists. The different, Nonconformist sects of Wales have done yeoman service in the past while fighting against the com- mon foe of oppression. But when there was no external enemy to unite them they were only too apt, with the Celt's innate disinclination for unity to be overbearing and haughty towards one anotb,-r, Time was. and not nery long ago father, when Christian ministers, even in Wales—" Hen wlad y breintiau mawrion"—would consign every sect except their own to eternal perdition. Now, happily, that state of affairs has taken a change for the better. Men are beginning to see that the true criterion of a person's intrinsic worth is not what he believes but what he does. Almost the only trace that remains of the ancient regime is the senseless standard of fitness adopted when a local election is to be contested. We refer to the inane policy of selecting locaL governing bodies on pseudo- religious, sectarian principles. It would be no exaggeration of the truth to assert that the ill- feeling brough into being at a certain election in Cardiganshire a short time ago has been more than enough to neutralize the good influence exercised by a generation of local ministers. Let Aberayron repent of its evil ways. But turning away from the consideration of this one plague-spot it is comforting to note the heart- felt desire for unity entertained by the Christian churches of our country. as showing the trend of the age is the*amalgamation of the Free Church and the United Presbyterian Church of Scotland, together with the establishment of Free Church Councils throughout the length and breadth of England and Wales. Oiir religious communities have at last discovered that they cannot afford to waste their time in bitter controversies on trivial points of doctrine. The struggle between good and evil is now as fierce as it has ever been. and in order that the powers of darkness may be put to flight the various Nonconformist sects have now agreed to bury the controversial hatchet. The churches of Aberystwyth have not been dead to the situation, and witii praiseworthy promptness they have already brought a Free Church Council into existence. In religious, as in mundane matters union is strength, and it only remains for the churches to co-operate harmoniously with one another in order to enlarge and intensify their power of doing good. Let us hope that Aberayron will soon follow the example of Aberystwyth.—M.
YSTUMTUEN.
YSTUMTUEN. MARWOLAETH MRS MARGARET SMITH.—BU hen frodor o'r ardal hon farw yn America ar y laf o Fawrth. sef Mrs Margaret Smith, gweddw y die weddar T. Smith. Ganwyd hi yn nghymydogaeth Xstumtuen, gerllaw Aberystwyth, yn y flvvyddyn 1824. Yr oedd felly yn 77 mlwydd oed. Yr oedd ei hynafiaid a'i rhieni yn rhai o bobl neillduol Wes- leyaeth Gymreig, ac nid vchydig o honynt sydd wedi llewyrchu yn ser disglaer yn y weinidogaeth Gristionoe-ol. O'r rhai hvn dymunen enwi v Parchn Ebenezer Morgan, W. Morgan, J. Hugh I Morgan ac E. Morgan. Mercb ydoedd i David ac Ann Morgan, pa rai a ymfudasant i'r America yn 1847. Perthynent i'r fintai gyntaf o sefydlwyr sefydliad Cymreig Oshkosh. Sefydlasant yn mhlwyf Eldorado, gweithiasant yn egniol, adeilas- ant gartref Cristionogol, a diwe Idasant eu dyddiau mown heddwen. Bu y ddau, y tad a'r fans, farw yn 1856. Gorfucheddwvd hWYlJt gan saith o blant, o'r rhai yr oedd Mrs Smith yr hynaf. Y chwech arall ydynt Mrs James Lloyd, Mrs T. N. Jones, Mrs R. Roberts, Mrs Walker, John, yr bwtl a fu farw yn Waukesha; David, yr hwn a f 11 farw yn New Orleans; a William, yr hwn sydd yn bvw yn yr hen gartref. Yn 1850 ymbriododd ein gwrth- I rych a Thomas Smitb, brodir o 'i'i-efeulwys, Trefaldwyn. Melinydd ydaedd efe, a bu am dymor yn dilyn ei alwedigaeth yn ninas Oshkosh. Yr < oedd yn wr o argvhoeddiadau sicr a phendant, ac yn neillduol o gydwybodol. Wedi priodi ymsefyd- lasant yn mblwyf Eldorado. Bendithiwyd v briodas hon gyda phump o blant, Richard, Catherine, Dorothy, Mary a Margaret, yr oil yn bnodacwedisicrhau iddynt eu huna:n gartrefle- oedd hapus o fewn terfynau y sefydliad.
NE WCASTLE-EMLYN.
NE WCASTLE-EMLYN. EMLYN IN PARLIA.VE.NT.-Among the petitions presented in the House of Commons on Monday was one from the inhabitants of Newcastle-Emlyn in favour of the Bill for prohibiting the sale of intoxicating liquors to children. The petition was presented by Mr J. Lloyd Morgan.
PONTRHYFENDIGAID.
PONTRHYFENDIGAID. FAIR AND TROTTING MATCH. ub!fi^t?f,theannualseriesof B°nt fairs, and caded 1 fair-Rhos gyntaf" took place last Thursday, April 25th. I he attendance was meagre, but some business was transacted. Doubtless the busy time militated against it, for the sowing season has drifted late, and farmeis made up for lost time. The afternoon event, however, put a different as pect on matters, and lovers of sport could be seen r from all directions for the old-estab- II i/?d tavou"te Bont trotting matches vrere to be held in the afternoon. The fair and races first L 1- 1 LUUKL piace over titty years ago, through the exer- ] 10ns of Mr Mil.er, the then respected agent of the 1 Crosswood estate. Bont has reason to feel grate- c ful to the honourable house of Crosswood for its patronage on many occasions, and the poor of Bont ] ^re never forgotten when mercies" are scattered t rce y by tiie lords of Trawscoed and their represen- tatives. Some notera races have taken place at Bont within this period of fifty years, and this ( year s events are pronounced to be amongst the best I ever witnessed. The committee worked in har- mony and with a will under the chairmanship of the genial Dr Morgan, and all arrangements were carried out without a hitch. The practice of pro- viding a substantial dinner to members of the com- mittee and others taking part 'in the day's sports too has enlisted better sympathy and energy on behalf of the committee. They exert themselves well during the day, as canvassers and organisers, knowing full well that the truthful saying Teil- wng ir gweithiwr ei fwyd," will be verified in their history before the day be over. Bont tradesmen and others, too, appreciate their efforts to make the affair a success, and cheerfully contributed to the funds. Over P,20 was offered in prizes this year, and it is gratifying to know that a substantial surplus remains in hand towards next year. The committee added this year to their usual list of events, and the success which attended this enterprise should stimulate them to further efforts again next year. The show in harness was introduced last year, ad drew forth grand exhibitors and this year's addition of -1 show in hand:" was an unqualified success. The prize-taker, owned by Mr Jones, Ochr, was a treat to behold, while the exhibit of Mr Jones, Dolfawr, ran him a tight second. The trotting this year was above the average and as long as the entries are genuine, trotting matches will develop a desire in rural districts to breed fast trotters, but if old screws of any shape or form—picked ap by dealers in their wide so- journs over the country—are allowed to compete and carry off the prizes, then the trotting matches will lose the best interest taken in them. It is very satisfactory to note that the entries at Bont were above reproach, and we trust they will remain so. The show in harness again this year was excellent. The winner, owned by the Rev John Owen, Tai- hnion, who also handled the reins as an expert Jehu, made a superb exhibition of style and action, coupled with pace, which would have done honour to a show of much higher pretensions than Bont. The second and third would also have done credit as first prize takers at any show, while the h.c., animal owned by Mr Edward Evans, Aberystwyth, and reared at his farm at Ffairhos, Bont, had many favourites. The following acted as officerss Chairman of committee, Dr Morgan handicappers, R. S, Rowland, Garth, and Edward Jenkins, Red Lion judges of trotting, Dr Morgan, R. Jones (Cefngaer), J. T. Richards (Bont); starter. R. S Row- land judges of show, J. Parry (Glanpaith), J. M. Williams (Brynbwl), R. S. Rowland (Garth) clerk of the course, W. Jones (Cefngaei). EVENTS. Jarrners race, 6 entries.—1, James Jones, Bron- helem, Llanddewi; 2, John Thomas, Trellwyn, Lam- peter; 3, E. Davies, Pantunos, Llanfair. Open flat, 3 entries.—1, Jenkins, Blaenplwvf, Nans or Glyn; 2, T. Griffiths, Royal George, Lam- peter; 3. Jenkins, Blaenplwyf. Open Trotting, 4 entries.-1, H. Woodcock Owen, Aberystwyth 2, D. Davies, Lluest, Cribin; 3, J. Morgan, Ystrad-dewi. Flat for ponies, 5 entries.-l, R. S. Rowland, Garth, Llanddewi; C. Le Brun Powell, Glanbrenig, Tregaron 3, R. D. Arch, Teify Villa, Bont. Trottting, open to horses under 14 hands, 4 en- tries.-l, Mrs Jenkins, Henarth; 2, W. Rees, Llettemsais 3. D. Jenkins, Llanfarian. Special race (for a Snaffle bridle given byMr J. Parry, Glanpaith),' 4 entries,—1, W. Rees, Lletterrisais 2, Mrs Jenkins, Henarth 3, J. Mor- gan, Ystrad-dewi. Show in harness, 9 entries.—1, Rev J Owen, Tai- birion; 2, Hugh Williams, Derigaron; 3, J. Jones, Brynmeinog. Llanfair. Show in- hand, 6 entries.—1, W. Jones, Ochr, Derigaron 2, J. Jones, Dolfawr, Bont 3, W. Owen, Swydd Swyddffynon. Foot race, 4 entries.—1, D. Jones, Towyn 2. J. James, Bont; 3, W. D. Davies, Ystradmeurig. After the day's sports were over the committee and others sat down to a substantial repast pre- pared at the Red Lion by "Mr and Mrs Jenkins. The usual toasts were drunk, and satisfaction ex- pressed at the success which had attended their efforts. It was also resolved to (do all the com- mittee could to ensure even greater success next year, and improve the fairs this year.
PENNAL.
PENNAL. DEATH. The death took place last week of Mrs Jones, formerly ol Melindre. Cemmes. She latterly removed to Petmal, where she lived with her daughter, Mrs Thomas. The funeral took place on Tuesday afternoon at Peanal.
BORTH. I
BORTH. I OBITI-AKY. The death took place somewhat sud- (ieyi I von 1 h u r sday of Mr John Jones.Penpompren. On Monday night deceased went for a walk to Tre'r- ddol, when he was suddenly taken ill, and had to be conveyed home. The funeral, which was a very large one, took place on Tuesday at the Llancyn- felin Cemetery. Deceased, whe was well known in the district, was a faithful member of the Llan- cVnfelin Church. He leaves a large number of children, with whom great sympathy is felt. DEATH.—The death took place on Wednesday morning, at the early age of fourteen, of Kate Anne Davies. Deceased, who was an orphan, re- sided with Mr Davies, butcher, Leronian House. She bad been ill since Christmas, during which time she suffered considerably. The funeral will. take place on Friday at the Llanfihangel Cemetery
TOWYN.
TOWYN. Captain Kirkby returned home on Saturday evening. MARRIAGE.—The marriage of the Rev J. M. Williams, minister of the Congregational Church, and Miss M. J. Jones, daughter of the late Mr J. Jones, of Aberoer, Wem, was solemnised at the Queen-street Church, Wrexham oni Tuesday.
LI. AX BR YNM AIR.
LI. AX BR YNM AIR. DEATH.The death is announced, at Venedocia, United States, of Mary Wittington, widow of the late Rowland WittingLon, which took place on March 18th. Deceased was born at Tvn-yr-eithin, Llanbrvnmair. She removed to the United States :n 1847. and after residing for 15 years at Cincinnati, removed with her husband to Venedocia. She bad reached the ripe age of 78 years. MARWOLA ETJI BR ODOR.—Ar ol hir nychdod bu farw Mr John Morris, New Cambria, yn yr Unol Dalaethau, Mawrth 14, 1901. Ganwyd ef yn Llan- brynmair, Iihaylyr 19. 1827. Enwau ei rieni oedd- ynt Rowland Morris a'i briod Margaret Morris. Yr oedd ef yn un o bedwar ar ddeg o blant, o'r rhai nid oes ond tri yn aros heddyw, sef Rufus Morris, New Cambria, Mo., Mrs Sarah Jones, Macon City, Mo., a Mrs Elizabeth Hughes, Marceline, Mo. Aet h yr ymadawedig gyda'i rienij i'r America yn 1840, gan y mscfydlu serllaw Utica, N.Y. Ionawr 1,1855, priododd ef gyda Miss Jane Evans o Dinas Maw- ddwy, chwaer i'r lienor coeth a'r masnachwrenwog a'r boneddsvr hynaws Evans, Croesoswallt., yr hon a fu yu ymgeledd gymwys iddo hyd awr ei ym- ddatodiad. Symudodd ef a'i briod o dalaeth New York»i New Cambria, Mo.. yn Ebrill 1865, aphrynasant ityddyn ar gwr ogledd-orllewinol y sefydliad, a thrwy lafur. vmdrecb, diwydrwvdd, cynildeb, a bendith Duw daeihant yn berchen ar nn 0 ffermydd goreu a barddaf yn yr ystyw. Ganwyd iddynt saith o blant, tri 111 a h a phedair mercb, o'r rbai y rme pump eto yn fyw; yr oil yn preswvlio vn vr ardal hr-no. J J J PARISH COUNCIL—The annual meeting was held on Thursday h. when Mr Daniel Howell was re- I chai ii.- As the result, of a ballot, Mr T. R. Evans was elected vice-chairman. -Messrs Nathan Evan and Richard Morris were elected overseeis. — A precept f. P,8 was issued, and it was agreed t- s^- Carno Parish Council to nhicr a "o e over the stream at Allt.-Mr G H. Peate asked whether an v more landowners had acknowledged ■ ue il i. 1 u in regard to the scarcity )f houses.-The Chairman said the only further ) ■ P> Has from Mr D. W. Stable, who wrote saying tie was building two workmen's cottages at pre^ nt. I ue Cliairiiian added that a new proof that LJan- brynmair was suffering from this matter was the ^ieat decrease in tlle population, which was 140 or 11 per cent on the previous census. An applica- ion ha. been made recently to one of the chief landowners for a site for building a chapel near the railway station, and his reply was that he was indisposed to sell any land in Llanbrynmair. Mr G. H. Peate called attention to the fact that though it was said the population was decreasing in rural districts geneially, yet the decrease in the adjoin- ing parishes of Darowen aud Cemmes, where houses and sites were not so scarce, was only no- niinal.- On the motion of MrJRufus Owen,seconded by Mr R. B. Cullen. it was resolved to send a copy of the same petition as was sent to the other land- owners to the following landowners, it being said that they were likely to comply with the request of the Council Messrs Nathan Evans, Cefncain, John Breese, Brynderwen, and R. Francis, Llwynaere.
STUD BOOK FOR WALES.
STUD BOOK FOR WALES. At Llandrindod a meeting was held for the pur- pose of forming a Welsh mountain pony and cob stud book. The meeting was thoroughly represen- tative. The chair was occupied by Mr Marshall Dugdale, North Wales, amongst those present were Mr Gwyn Holford, Brecon; Mr DelmeEvans, Llan- T IJ'-II ^eur'g Lloyd, Mr Hamer, Penybont; Mr J- Hill, Church Stretton; Messrs Jenkins and Davies. Lam Deter; Mr Davies, Garth; and Mr Jones, Manon^ron, Llandilo. The meeting agreed that the object for which it was convened, was worthy of support, and a committee was formed to draw up rules, which are toThe considered at a meeting in May, whilst it is intended to float the society on the occasion of the Cardiff show next June.
London Letter.
London Letter. London, Wednesday Afternoon [FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT.] THE NONCONCONFORMIST MEETINGS. The great meetings held jointly by the Paptists and Congregationalists should do a great deal towards cementing the good feeling which has for years been growing up between the two denominations. Never has there been i a time when there was less tendency to lay stress upon small and comparatively trivial doctrinal differences. Were these great bodies to join together for secular purposes such as for promoting great schemes of social amelioration, and each follow its own path in the strictly religious directions, they might bring social reforms much nearer than any political agitation could. Indeed such an union would re-act upon politics and brace and strengthen the Liberal Party, which at present is badly in need of inspiration and energy. THE WAR. Messrs Sauer and Merriman though they meet with opposition in their campaign, have on the whole had a good reception. Though everybody knew that the new- budget would mean additional taxation, yet 'the actual statement by the Chancellor of one Exchequer has brought people face to face with the situation, and has produced a more sober phase of mind, and therefore one more capable of listening to the truth about the war. Lord Durham's remarkable letter which appeared in Monday's papers puts one aspect of the situation bluntly enough. The great coal owners of England and Wales are heavily taxed for the purposes of paying the cost of the war, yet the very people who brought the war about --the South African capitalists—go scot free. How they could be taxed as a class is for the moment beside the point. The fact is that these men who have made huge fortunes in an incredibly short space of time are not touched by any of the new taxes, except the Income Tax. As i-ecy,ircl, :the Income Tax, their position is also very different to that of the great landowners, who have no means of evading it. It is now said that euen in the event of the most sanguine English prophecies becoming true, that the Boers will t-oon be overcome, ever then a tax on the gold mines will leave a great number of the African capitalists untouched. They have floated the com- panies and pocketed the proceeds whichare are safely invested elsewhere. At the best, therefore, the outlook for the British tax- payer is anything but bright.. tD znl WAR STORIES. A great many stories of the war are now floating about, most of whi di only tend to show that the prospect of conquering the Boers and restoring peace to South Africa is well nigh hopeless. One well-known officer said the other day that there were only three things a Boer needed—food, amunition, and horses. We could never starve him our only hope was to deprive him of his om. &&& munition and horses. At the rate we have proceeded for the last six months this will take years to accomplish. I heard an inter- esting tale a few days ago, which shows how 'the Boers have perfected their system of war. A band of some forty telegraphists were being sent to Pretoria, accompanied by only six soldiers. After they had proceeded for some distance it was found that the railroad was cut, so the engine steamed backwards as quickly as possible. But after going a short distance the railroad was found to have been cut again, so they were unaWe to m?V°i -M-eariwhile a Boer advanced and asked them to surrender, and after some parleying they refused. Communication was then made by means of the telegraph wires with a neighbouring garrison, and in a short time the disappointing answer came that no help could be expected before noon on the next day. Resistance was, therefore, hope- less, and after some desultory shooting the English surrendered. The Boers then ad- vanced, bringing their ambulances, their first care being for the wounded. As soon .J few wounded had been placed under the doctor's care, Cape carts drove un to the side ot the train, and in less than no time the train had been rifled and everything that was of use had been thrown into the carts close by. De Wet himself then appeared on the scene, and, calling his men together picked out some forty of the best mounted' who were told off to do duty on a neigh- bouring hill. The remainder of the Boer commando then rode away. Just at that moment firing was heard, and as it after- wards turned out, Lord Methuen was approaching. The forty Boers on the hill kept Lord Methuen, who had no idea as to their number, busily engaged for five or six hours, and when at last the possition became too hot, they rode merrily away. All this time the postmen had been waiting in their train, unable to communicate with Methuen, but interested spectators of the whole scene. The best part of the story remains to be old. On enquiring it was found that on wire had been received at the next garrison town and none had been sent. Df Wet had t actually cut the telegraph wire at a point between the train and the town, had received the wire and had sent back the reply which had caused the telegraphists to surrender. The whole affair had been carefully planned down to the smallest detail, and the Boers had pulled it off without a single mistake.
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= DEVIL'S BRIDGE. PUB lAIC NOTICE. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT I b A N,I:vv BRIDGE Is being erected at Devil's R^I J Provision will be made for the of Foot Dated the 1st day of May, 1901. RODERICK LLOYD, County Surveyor. UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF WALES. ATHLETIC SPORTS (UNDER A.A.A. LAWS), will be held on SATURDAY, MAY 4th, on the College Athletic Ground, Snlithfield. OPEN EVENTS (WITHIN 30 MILES):- 1. MILE (SCRATCH). 2. 100 YARDS (Do). 3. HIGH JUMP., For Entry Forms, &c., apply to- J. F. HOOD „ MORETON DAVIES | on' becs' The College. CYNHELIR EISTEDDFOD FAWREDDOG YN YSTUMTUEN, AWST 16EG, 1901. Prif dclcwn-" Enaid cn, niae di/froedd ocrion" (Jsalaw). X' 10. Cyhocddir manylion pellach yn fuan. 46 Welsh y fiazeitc 0 Pri nteries- Posters. Handbills. Memorial Cards. JGNGLISH AND WELSH ^TORI BY RELIABLE AND COMPETENT MEN. TRANSLATIONS v. EASY TERMS. ESTIMATES FREE PRICES ON APPLICATION
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—'— — Birtbs, marriages ana Deaths. BIRTHS. BEBB.-April 24tb, at St. David's College, Lampet- er, the wife of Principal Bebb, of a son. MARRIAGE. MILES-FLETCHER.-On the 30th April, at the West Bnd Congregational Church, Southport, by the Rev. J. Miles, of Aberystwyth, father of the bridegroom, assisted by the Rev J. Chater of Southport, John T. Miles, M.A., Oxen, of North- wich to Winifred, daughter, of Mr Algernon Fletcher, of Northwich. DEATHS. JONES.-On Monday, April 28th, Mrs Anne Jones, Sarn-road, Dolgelley. POWELL.-On the 27th inst., at the residence of her daughter, the Carlton Hotel, Tunbridge Wells, Mrs Mary Powell, wife of the late |Captain •Cornelius, Powell, 4th Dragoon Guards, (of Aberystwyth), in her 74th year. Friends please accept this (the only) intimation. lIIARPOLE.-April 28th., at Maengwyn-street, Mach- ynlleth, Mr. David Marpole, aged 76 years. EVANS.-April 24th, at Tynywaun, Llanwnen, Mary INEvans, aged 71 years. J JONES. April 24th, at Erw House, Cellan-street, Lampeter, Jacob Jones, aged 52 years. MORGAN.—-April 28th, at Emlyn Hocse, Lampeter,. Margaret ElsIe, daughter of Mr D. W. Morgan, draper, aged six weeks. MICHAF,L.-Fridav I April 26th, at Prospect-street, Aberystwyth, Henry Evans Michael, plasterer,. ffaged 38 years. f ROWLANDs.-Saturday, April 27th, at Sea View-place, Aberystwyth, Goronwy Jones, son of James Row- lands, joiner, aged 9 weeks. DAVIES. Saturday, April 27th, at Crynfryn-buildings Aberystwyth, Edith, daughter of David Lewis Davies, aged 7 weeks. BEAVIS. Saturday, April 27th, at Penglaise-terrace, Aberystwyth, Herbert Beavis, Militiaman, aged 24 years. 6 DAVIES. -Wednesday Apiil 24th, at Fforest farm,. Iregardy, Joshua Davies, aged 45 years. =- Printed and Published by the Proprietor, GEORGE REES, at the "WELSH GAZETTE" Printeries. Bridge-street, Aberystwyth, n the County ef Cardigan, Thursday, May 2nd, 1901.