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ABERYSTWYTH !
ABERYSTWYTH MARITIME.—Captain Humphreys, the harbour master, i been appointed Lloyd's agent for this district. COUNTY SCHOOL broke up on Thursday, and re-open ":1 Tuesday, January 14th. Information in regai .) i(!hni"sion of pupils may be obtained fromth. or from the HISTORICAL.—Mr David Samuel, of the County School, .includes his history of local schoolmasters and miVtre^es in the current number of Cymru. The edi: Mr O M. Edwards urges his readers to wnderta -ilni1¡;,r in regard to other towns. LECT -H -Professor T. E. Levi delivered his lecture Law in its relation to the Working- man "a-, v<LKu Schoolroom on Friday evening last. The Re T. E. Roberts occupied the chair. There waabu: t mall at tendance. PING ;'ONG.—Fresh evi(lence crops up every day of the .i inner iu which ping-pong is increasing its hoi u;.i>n 'he domestic circle. Witness the followii -■ Advertisement which should be of interest to lodevsu-house keepers.—Board residence, English family, ping-pong, parlour billiards, piano. Three i.i.t uies from station, &c. MAR MACK —On Thursday at bardis uongre- I gationk, Pontypridd, the marriage of the Rev T. Hughes, Pontlottyn, to Miss Mary Phillips, voumn" ianshter of Supt. Phillips, of Aberystwyth wasrolemr. The Rev W. I. Morris, assisted by the E. Gronow. officitated. The brides- inaidt, v. i- -Aliss Mim Chappel, Kidwelly, and the Misses Vera Phillips-Jones, Aberayron, and Ivy Irene Phillips, Pontypridd (nieces). The Rev J. Jones, I' Illiw, acted as best man. In the after- sioon th happy couple left for Bath and South of Englan Amongst the presents were some from lffaaare-'i Church, Pontlottyn, Gelligaer School Board, tr Howell Evans, chief constable of Cardi- eanshir and members of the constabulary. Mr Hughes iiis relinquished the pastorate of Nazareth, .Pontlot y-n, and will commence his ministry at Bethes' t. griton Ferry, early in the New Year. WRECKAGE.—A boatman, named William "William ■>, picked up on Thursday last a piece of the stern o' a ship's boat, about two feet long, which liefounii floating in the water near the Promenade Pier. The wood was painted blue, and had carved upon it "cW words Excel, Poole, Robert Gordon, master." The Excel is described in the shipp- ing re, as a small ketch belonging to Mr Andrev Robinson, Annalong, co. Down, Ireland. The wr. akage has been handed over to the custody of Mr I.- -,vis, Bridge-street, receiver of wrecks. ORATORIO.—Mr J. E. Leah, A.R.C O., the popular trjanist of Portland-street Congregational Chapel. rook a leading part in a performence of Spohr's Last. Judgment," given at St Jame's -Church. Southbroom. Devises, last week. The local pr -sS commenting on the performance, says that Mr F. J. Phipp. the organist of the church, who ac ed as conductor on this occasion, had an able sui '*ti;ute in the organ loft in Mr J. E. Leah. The instrumental work is described as dramatically descrip ive, and special mention is made of Mr Leah's -Uilfnl manipulation of the keyboard. THE WIOATHER.—A hard frost set in at the end of last Week and the air was cold, crisp, and dry and it wa- Loped that the frosty weather would con- tinue Iv.r Christmas, but on Sunday evening a gradua I ihaw set in and on Monday cold and heavy shower- of rain and hail fell and completely marred the pro^ie-its of the holidays. Travelling, market- ing, aId Christmas shopping had, therefore, to be under very unfavourable circumstances. The rai-i ;i I thaw, however, brought a welcome release ro flock-masters whose sheep were buried deep u, the snow by the. hundreds A large numbe" of animals have perished in this manner on the uplands of Cardiganshire and the adjoining counties. BUILDIG. Building operations are carried on as vigorously as ever at Aberystwyth during the present winter That part of Terrace-road, formerly known as Mary-street is undergoing a complete transformation, the whole block of house between North-parade, and Cambrian-street having been palled down to make room for new premises. The new houses will he built further back than the old ones in order to widen the street. The Buarth is being rapidly covered with sexii-detached villas and the adjoining field, known to more than one generation of school children as Cae Charles, is already built over. THE CHRISTMAS SEASON.—The weather this Christmas can only be described as changeable. There was a heavy downfali of snow at the early part of last week, and the country wore its mantle of white, and still retains it on the hillsitles and mountain tops. A day or two of perfectly ideal weather—sharp and frosty, with a hard ground- was experienced, but the sudden changes to wild, weary, and wet weather, accompanied by heavy showers of sleet and rain, with dark and foggy in- tervals, was *ar from pleasant. The town is full of familiar faces that have long been absent, but but have now come home for the holidays. As usual, the trains were late and fairly heavily loaded, ir,d ha.1 to be iun in aeouuns Tor several evenings preceding Christmas. Another unfailing sign of"Christmas was the late delivery of letters, which caused great inconvenience to tradesmen and others, the arrangements being the worst on record. THE RADICAL CLUB.—3fr J. Hugh Edwards, editor Young Wales addressed a large meeting of the members and friends of the Radical Club on Friday evening last on the subject of Welsh Nationalism: its future in the light of the past." The chair was occupied by Mr D. C. Roberts. Mr Edwards spoke for over a hour-and-a-half, and his remarks were followed with rapt. attention. He forcibly pointed out that the two great dangers of Welsh nationhood were want of unity and com- mercial Philistinism. He pleaded for more unity amongst Welshmen politically, socially, and religiously. He emphasized the impotence of the present Welsh Liberal representatives in Parlia- ment, which he attributed to the fact that they had no common object to work for, because the majority were involved in interests other than those pertaining to Welsh aspirations and sentiment, Tfce'addres, which was eloquently delivered, was 'mmctuated' with frequent applause.—Mr John Evans, solicitor, afterwards proposed the following resolution That, this Club deeply feels tnat in educational and other matters the best interests of Wales 13re suffering from want of united action on the part of its representatives in Parliament, and, therefore, begs respectfully to call upon the Liberal members for Wales to make the Welsh Parliamentary Party a strong and united body, so tr» render it a more effective force in all matters resoectino' the Principality.Mr T. H. Edwards havine seconded, and Mr W. Griffiths (Waterloo) having supported, the resolution was unanimously carried A vote of thanks was also accorded Mr J. Hush Edwards for his address, on the motion of Councillor T. J. Samuel, seconded by Mr T. B. Ti_yi Expressions of condemnations of the dis- graceful proceedings which attended the recent Liberal meeting, at Birmingham, at which Mr Lloyd George, MP., was to have spoken, were made Mr John Evans thought that when a young Welshman had bearded the lion in his den, he rWrved to be recognised. He proposed a resolu- tion of congratulation to Mr Lloyd George upon having escaped scatheless, and expressing their great admiration of his conduct under such trying circumstances, their great abhorrence of the conduct of the Birmingham rowdies, and especially «f the conduct of the Birmingham Liberal Unionist Press, and also their feeling of disgust that Mr Chamberlain had not seen fit to dissociate himself from the expressions of opinion made by thS PreS-Mr J. Hugh Edwards seconded the resolution, which, on being put to the meeting, was carried without dissentient. VOLUNTEERS' PARADE.-The members of the 1st Cardiganshire. Company Royal Artillery had their first public parade on Saturday afternoon, and made a very favourable impression. The Com- pany paraded at 2-30 at the lown Hall the ofh- Sers present being Captain Roberts, Lieutenant Rea Lieutenant Morgan, Lieutenant-Surgeon Thomas and Lieut.-Vet.-Surg. Williams. Ihe muster 'was estimated at 170 strong. Mr Vaughan Davids M P., had invited the Company to his resi- dence Tanvbwlcb, and thither they marched, via Penparke and Rhydfelin, beaded by the Company s Band, under the conductorship of Band master Jack Edwards. The march through the streets of the town was watched by hundreds of interested spec- tators At Tanybwlch Mr Vaughan Davies, in the coarse of a short speech, complimented the officers and men upon their smart appearance, and expressed a hope that the volunteer movement would flourish at Aberystwyth. Refreshments having been par- taken'of the return march was entered upon, A^wyth being reached shortly before six °PnT^rF COURT..—John Williams, Prospect- plMe? Aterdovey, was on the 16th inst fined & 6d Ld costs at the local police Court for having been drunk on the highway at Aberystwyth.-Caroline Price Trefecban, who appeared to answer a similar charge on the 19th inst, was bound over in the sum of £ 2 for six months-John Micah a Machynlleth labourer, evidently expects a good Christmas dinner at Carmarthen. He was fined 2s 6d and costs on Monday by the Mayor (Mr R. J. Jones) and Mr Bichard Morgan for having been drunk and dis- orderly the previous Saturday at Trefecban Micah had sufficient money to pay the fine, but said he Wd prefer gaol. Consequently he was removed to his reformatory at Carmarthen on Tuesday, and Swill make his next public appearance just ,n Ste to welcome the advent of the new year.- Shn Mellor a Liverpool labourer, after having wtoken of the hospitality of the Workhouse on Sunday, refused to recompense the Guardians by breaking his allotted quantity of gtone on Monday mining He had no excuse to offer and he was ordered to be placed in durance vile for a fort- night.—Edward Davies, St James-square, was charged with having been drunk in Market-street on Monday morning, and was bound over in the sum ofm. DEATH OF CAPTAIX RICHARD DAVIEs.-We regret to have to record the death of Captain Richard Davies, of Solway House, Aexamraboa^ Aberystwyth, which took place at Cardlft i painfully sudden manner on F^daymormnK whither he had gone on the Pree\0U^Iu"Lnly Ul mrently good health. He was taken suddenly ahout mid-day on Thursday and medical aid was immediately summoned, but the Pat""JhI>J2 r awav about 2 p.m., the cause of the death beinrt S failure. Captain Richard Davies who was I I well-known and held in high esteem amongthe maritinie community in town, was a native of Borth where he was born 65 years ago T oi ON er 30 years he was closely indentified with Mr John Mathias and the late Mr Thomas Hugh Jones.in the acquisition of several sailing vessels, of which he was successively master. Since his retirement from active seafaring life about eight years ago he held the important appointment of over-looker for that firm. Messrs Mathias and Sons. Captain Davies was a widower, his wife havin„ pre-deceased him some years ago. He leaves to mourn their loss a son, Mr John Morg*„ D»™S five daughters, and seven grand-children. He was a faithful member at the Tabernacle C.M. Chapel. The funeral which was very largely attended took 1- 'l.rt.hf- place on Thursday, the body naving s by rail from Cardiff to Aberystwyth on Saturday evening. The interment was made at the cemetery, the Revs Thomas Levi and Wm Jones, officiating. Mr J R Griffiths, Market-street, was the under- TE DRAMATICS.—Two most successful repre- sentations of The Taming of the Shrew" were given on the 17th and 18th of December, by the College Dramatic Society-on both occasions to full and appreciative houses. Of the principal actors, Miss Jano Davies, as "Kate," deserves the highest praise. Her interpretations of the character was most fortunate; she showed the audience a really lovable woman with a strong individuality which, however, had taken a wrong bent until she met" Petrucbio." No fault whatever can be found with her acting. Mr D. R. Harris as « Petruchio was also excellent throughout, though perhaps in the last scene he might with advantage have shown more clearly that his roughness was only assumed. The dialogues between "Kate and "Petruchio" were undoubtedly toe pari*, lUV" appreciated. Both are actors of whom any dramatic society might be justly proud. Miss J. Clark made a verv pretty Bianca," but perhaps scarcely coquettish enough. She was at her best in part of the scene with the tutor and music-master. N, P. Greig was exceedingly good in parts, though he always seems to gesticulate and move about too much. Yet no one was surprised that" Bianca" chose him in preference to the selfish Hortensio" (Fred Williams), who, eventually, consoled himself with the rather too austere widow (J. Griffiths), or to that man of the world, "Gremio." The part of Grenro" was admirably taken by P. V. Thomas we think this promising actor would have shown himself to still greater advantage in a heavier part. Of all the actors, his appearance and deport- ment seemed to suit best the age and place which he represented. The three fathers-D. S. Jenkins, Professor Edwards, and M. H. Jones, B,A.-were too much alike-mild, benevolent, and uninterest- ins. T. G. Rees made a very attractive "Tranio.^ The parts of Grumio," Biondello," Curtio^ and the" Tailor," were successfully and suitably taken by J, Quayle. Jack Edwards, B.A., Noel Smith, and J. F. Hood, respectively. Though the subject of the play is not one to recommend itself to a 20th century audience, yet the rendering given was one of the least repulsive possible; and we would heartily congratulate the society on the dramatic talent at its disposal, and the committee on the successful manner in which it utilised that talent. We understand that special thanks are due to Professor Marshall, who worked throughout with indefatigable energy and perseverance. WELSHMEN AT THE CAPE. The latest mail brings to hand a copy of the Cape Argus giving a lengthy and interesting report of an Eisteddfod held in the Good Hope Hall, Capetown 011 Novdmber 26th, when some of the most influential men of the town were present including His Excellency the Governor (Sir Walter F. Helv- Hnchinson). His Excellency said that unfortunately he could not lay the flattering unction to his soul that he was a Welshman, but he could claim to being the next best thing—an Irishman.
A Queer Incident.
A Queer Incident. Report of a queer and humourous incident reaches us from a town not a hundred miles from Cardigan. It seems that a few days ago a well-known character attached to one of the oldest inns in the town, jovial by nature, and more so at times under the inspirations of John Barleycorn, had occasion to take the hearse to a funeral at a village seven miles off. The driver, whom we will call "Jock," conducted himself with due decorum during the solemn obsequies, but soon as the funeral was over he brought a long fast to an end by indulging rather too freely in liquids than in solids at the village inn. He got merry—he got tipsy —he got blind drunk, and the landlord of the inn, seeing him in this helpless condition, had misgivings that "Jock" would not be able to take the hearse home with safety. A cabinet council was immed- iately summoned at the bar, and it resolved that the ostler of the village inn should take the hearse back, and Jthat "Jock" should be locked inside it: He was put in without much ado, and seemed quite resigned to his strange and weird surroundings, for he was wading deep by this time in the waters of Lethe. The journev was commenced, and the hearse w ent steadily along for the first three miles, when, in ascending a hill, it overtook a man afoot making for the same town. The ostler kindly offered him a lift, which the wearv pedestrian, after some hesitation, accepted, his weariness being stronger than his objection to the uncanny seat. In going down the hill the pace quickened, the hearse jogged, and soon there were indisputable evidences of commotion inside. First, there was a rumbling noise as the sound of distant thunder. Then there was something more like the effects of an earthquake, for the lugubrious carriage shook from end to end. A shudder crept over the stranger on the box, and before he had again become self-possessed an unearthly voice yelled from within, threatening vengeance on all and sundry. Quick as lightning the stranger jumped off the box into the dftch, sprung over the hedge, and bolted across the fields, and has never been seen since, evidently frightened out of his wits by the evil spirits that worked within" Jock." The driver's voice startled Jock within his dark chamber, and he soon made a terrible effort to get out. Finding that he would soon wreck the vehicle by his persistent kicking, the driver had no choice but to let him out, and the next second Jock was occupying the stranger's seat on the box, from where he had a glimpse of the frightened victim of his folly disappearing over the summit of a distant hill.
---------------GOGINAN.
GOGINAN. MARRIAGES.—On Wednesday in last week at tl e Jezreel Baptist Chapel, a marriage was solemnized between the Rev Henry Bryn Davies and Miss Mary Jane Davies' a niece of Mr Moses Roderick, of this place. The event was the occasion for much rejoicing in the village.—On luesday morning anothe/interesting wedding was celebrated at the Parish Church, when Mr James Mitchell, son of Capt Mitchell. and Mbs Mary Ann Jones, also a niece of Mr Moses Roderick, were united in the bonds of holy matrimony. The officiating clergy were the Rev R. H. Morgan, Capel Bangor and the Rev Mr Jones, curate After the bridal party had partaken of an excellent spread prepared by Mr and Mrs Roderick", the newly-married couple drove away for their honeymoon.
CWMRHEIDIOL.
CWMRHEIDIOL. RHEIDIOL MINES.—Prydnawn Sadwrn, Rhog 21, yn yr ysgoldy berthynol i Gapel Bangor, mwynha- odd holl weithwyr y gweithfeydd uchod wledd o'r fath flasusaf mewn te, &c. Anrheg ydoedd hon gan y Manager a'i briod—Mr a Madame De Bal, Bron- castell." Dyma vr ail waith i'r parti caredig hwn arddangos en haelioni yn y wedd hon tuag at y gweithwyr. Addurnwyd yr ysgoldy ag addurniad- au y tymor yn wir darawiadol a phrydferth, ac yr oedd y darpariadau oil yn ardderchog a helaeth, a'r gweithrediadau vn myned yn mlaen fel clock- work Ni fuwyd yn fyr o staff 0 foneddigesau sir- iol i weini wrth y byrddau. Eisteddai Mr De Bal wrtb v pen uchaf, gan lywyddu y gweithrediadau. Ar ei "ddeheulaw,eisteddai y Parch. Mr Morgan ,vicar y lie yn nghyd a Mr Bonsall, Fronfraith. Yn bres- enol hefyd yr oedd Captain Henry Francis a Mi- David Jones, foreman, yn nghyd a Mr J E James, arwerthwr. Caforld pawb "en gwala a'u gweddill o'r danteithion. Yna. ar yr un egwyddor a bwrw coelbren," rhanwvd tair o wyddau twrci, a thn o ddarnau o beef campus, yn nghyd a llawer o fan nwyddau rhwng y gynulleidfa; a hyny er mawr di- fyrwcb. Hefyd anerebwyd y dorf gan Mr De Bal. Dywedai ei fod yn benderfynol. trwy gyd-weithred- iad ei weithwyr o agor y Rheidiol Mines, er cael allan y trysorau cuddiedig ag sydd yn nghrombil- iau y mynyddoedrl, a'i fod yn hyderu yr erys efe gyda ei weithwyr am o leiaf ddwy neu dair blynedd eto. Dywedai fod Jiggers newyddion i gael eu gosod i fyny ar yr olcbfa er mwyn perffeithio yr oruchwyliaeth lanhaol ar y meteloedd, a'i fod am anfon y meteloedd o hyn allan, nid i'r smelting Seisnig i'w tan-brisio, eithr i'r parthau tramor, lie y ceir tua dwbl pris y farchnad Seisnig am danynt. Cyfeiriodd yn mbellacb ar y rhagolygon addawol a sydd yn y Rheidiol Mines ar hyn o bryd, a disgwyliai amser gwell yn y dyfod- ol. Talodd Mr DeBal deyrnged o barch arbenig i'w weithwyr yn y frawddeg bon o'i eiddo: Yn fy holl brofiad gweitbfaol, ni chyfarfyddais erioed a welllot o weithwyr, ac ni chefais achor3 o gwyn o bwys yn erbyn yr un o honynt." Yna anerchwyd y cyfaifod gan y rhai canlynol :-Mr-i J H Jones, J It Williams (Arfelydd), Wm Howells. Ystumtuen: James Davies, Cwmerfin Captain H Francis, Y j Vicar a Mr Bonsall. Gwnaed cyfeiriadau at gar- edigrwydd dihafal y Manager a'i hriod y rhai a dorasant dros linell derfyn cenedlaetholdeb i gyfar- fod a'r dosbarth gweithiol fel dynion, ar dir cyff- redin. Tra y mae genym ambell engraifft o gwm- niau gweithfaol yn anrliegu eu gweithwyr a gw edd, nid oes genym hanes am yr nn Manager nachadben, yn ngweithfeydd Ceredigion, yn anrhegu ei weith- wvr ar ei draul ei hunan,megys ag y gwnaeth MrDe Bil. Cyfeiriwyd hefyd at y parch sydd ganddo i w weithwyr, ac at y modd boneddigaidd yr ymddyga tuag atynt. Cyfeiriwyd befyd at ei gefnogaeth a'i gynorthwy sylweddol i'r Eisteddfod gynhahwyd yn Ystumtuen, vr hon a goronwyd a Wddiant yn inhob modd." Yr oecid yr elw arianol dros £ 47 ac onibai am yr hyn a wnaeth Mr De Bal. buasid yn mhell e gyrhaedd y nod uchel yna. Hefyd cydna- bvddwyd'y boneddwr hwn a'u anrhegu pob un o 1 weithwyr a darlun (group) o'r holl weithwyr-dros 80 mewn rhif. Datganwyd unawdau gan Mr Josiah Mason, Brynheulog, Mr James Davies, Cwm- erfin Mr D Davies, Ceunant (saer maen y Rheidiol Mine's), Captain H Francis, a Mr Bonsall. Chwar- euai Mrs Rees, Capel Bangor, yn ddeheuig ar y ber- doneg. Canodd y dorf yn nghyd ein Hanthem Genedlaethol ddwy waith, yn cael eu harwain gan Mr Josiah Mason. Pasiwyd pleidlais unfrydol a gwrcsog o ddiolchgarwch i roddwyr y wledd ac ':tT.t; "n.nl. befyd i'r boneduigesau am weini. n cu. dwy awr a baner fel hyn, mewn mwynhad eith- riadol, ymwabanwyd yn y dymuniad o hir oes i Mr a Mrs De Bal. Drwg genym glywed ddarfod i rai o'r dynion ieuainc fu yn eistedd wrth fwrdd y wledd ddarostwng en hunain ar ol ymadael trwy fvned i'r tafarnau, ac oedi myned l w cartren hyd foreu Sabbath, pryd y gwissent, y cymenad o feddwon tynghedlyd a digywilydd. Gresyn na wrandawent ar y cyngor call a gawsaut gan y vicar Morgan yn y wledd.
PENNANT.
PENNANT. DIFROD AR DDrFAID.-Noslau yr wytlinoq (Icli- weddaf gwnaed cryn ddifrod ar ddefaid pertbynol i Mr Lewis, Cefngwrthafan isaf, gan gwn ysglyf- aethus. A oedd rhywbeth yn cynhyrfu y cwn i weihbrediad o'r fath gan yr adeg or flwyddyn, y mae'n anhawdd dweyd. Efallai. eu bod yn tybied fod ganddynt ryddid. Pa un bynag am hyny, cym- eryd rhyddid a wnaethant, ac hetyd ei arrer mewn modd creulawn a cholledus iawn. Noson oleu loer ydoedd. a haenen o eira yn gorchuddior tir. Yn herwydd hyny yr oedd y defaid o dan gryn anfan- tais. Y mae'n bTyd i berchenogion defaid gymer- eryd y mater i ystyriaeth.gan nad oes blwyddyn yn pasio heb i nifer ddefaid gael eu difetha. Pabeth ellir wneyd, nid hawdd dweyd. Diameu pe y gwybyddid hyd sicrwydd pwy yw perchenogion y cwn llofruddiog hyn, diameu y cawsent yr un dynged ag a Ioddasant i'r defaid. Ond mater an- hawdd yw gael allan ydyw. Heblaw hyny, fe geir dynion yn hwyrfrydig iawn l gredu fod eu ewn bwy yn gyfranog a neb yn gwneuthur drwg. Hwy ylltiant rhyw ddiniweidrwydd hanfodol a phob peth a berchenogant. Ond yn sicr, fe ddylai pob perchenog ci wnevdpethymdrech i'w roi yn ddiogel dros y nos. Pan yr ymgasgl haner dwsin o gwn at eu gilydd, fel yn yr amgylchiad hwn, onid yw i demtasiwn yn gryf iddynt i fyned a gwneyd galanas ar ddefaid diniwed a diamddiffyn yn ogystal a cholled i'w perchenogion ? Fe hyderir y cymer pawb yrawgrym yn garedig. Yn sicr y mae gweled defaid yn gelaneddau rhwygedig ar hyd y meusydd yn olygfa lied anhawdd dygymod a hi. YR YSGOL DDYDDIOL —Da iawn genyf gael hys- pysu fod yr ysgol ddyddiol yn y lie hwn yn myned yn mlaen yn hwylus iawn o dan feistrolaet-h yr ath. raw newydd, Mr W Hughes. Nid ychydig o bet- rusder oedcl ynjrneddwl llawer o rieni pan benderfyn odd y eyn-atbraw i ymadael. Yr oedd wedi gwn- eyd ei le yn y gymydogaeth a chyda'r plant fel yr ofnid gan lawer na cbawsid ei gyffelyb. Ond y mae pawb erbyn hyn o'r farn fod ei olynydd yn ys- 1__L .J_1 golfeistr gwir rhagorol. x mae et a r piani, ar uei- erau cyfeillgar iawn a dysgyblaeth yn uchel ac effeithiol. Gall trethdalwyr a rhieni plant yn y gymydogaeth longyfarch eu hunain am y ffaith fod ganddynt athraw elfenol, fedr roddi y plant ar ben y ffordd iawn i lwyddiant. Gyda Haw, mawr yw y dyddordeb gymer llawer yn ngwaith y becbgyn yn myned trwy y drill. Darpariaeth newydd yn y Code yw hyn, mae'n debyg beth bynag, y mae bechgyn ysgol Pennant yn ei fawr hoffi, ac yn dangos llawer c fedr ynglyn a'r peth. DIFFYGION LLEOL —Nid melus waith yw nodi nodi allan ddiffygion ond pan y mae hyny yn ang- enrheidiol, rhaid gwneyd. Y maent yn lluosog ond rhaid boddloni ar ychydig yn bresenol. 1, Eisiau rhywun i gyffio vr ardal i'r dyben o gael rhyw ad- loniant a budd i'r meddwl, yn y ffurf o gymdeithas ddadleuol, darllen, neu rywbetb i'r cyfeiriad hwnw. 2, Eisiau rhywnn a wna alw sylw ein byrddau cy- hoeddus at esgeulnsdra o'r eiddynt yn nglyn a'r ffyrdd. Yh arbenig felly at esgeulusdra y Cyngor Sirol at bont Pennant. 3, Eisiau rhywun i ddweyd pwy yw awdwr y caneuon dienw renir ar hyd y lie. 4, Eisiau gwybodaeth pa beth i wneyd a theulu y glep. GWYLIEDYDD.
ABERAYRON.
ABERAYRON. LITERARY AND DKUATING SOCIETY.—This Society met on Friday, when the subject for debate wa3 That women should not be debarred from entering any profession." Miss K A Scott, 15 A., moved the motion in a smart and humorous speech. She stated that there are over a million women in this country more than there are of men. How aje thesese to be proAided from ? -Men are not able to support all their female relations. Men object because women lowers the salaries in the various professions, but that is only so because so few professions are open to women, and that those few are overcrowded. Women pass the same examinations as men. Why should they not be allowed to use their knowledge as well as men ? Women are extensively used in the post office, and as girl-messengers. If the various pro- fessions were open, unhappy marriages would be rarer. There would be no such degrading spectacle as husqand-hunting. Mr H W Salt criticised some of Miss Scott's arguments. Women are a failure in the medical profession, but some professions are suited to them. The French Government have decided to do away with the employment of women in post offices. Woman's proper place is at home. The training of girls for profession is generally in vain, for soon after they enter the profession, they marry ahd leave it. Mr "Wm Williams said that if women filled the places which men now fill, the world would be revolution- ised. They are not capable of performing the duties of various professions. Mr David Williams, B.A. urged that the women who have the qualities of mind necessary for some professions should be al- lowed to enter it. If women cannot carry out the duties of a profession efficiently they w!ll not be em- ployed. The opening of the professions to women would lead to keen rivalry and would ensure greater efficiency. Womon suffer the disadvantages that men suffer, so they should also enjoy the privileges that men enjoy. It was unjust and cowardly to keep them out. Mr E Lima Jones mantained that in the vocations where women would be expecked to shine they come out second-best, so it is useless to open the professions of them. Mr C J Hughes, B.A., all his arguments been used by Mr Leek, stated that he would change sides and support Miss Scott. Mr John M Howell said it is only 25 years since women have had the chance of asserting themselves, and have accomplished remarkable facts in that time, so what may we expect in 500 years ? Miss Olive Jones Jones in a neat speech supported the motion. Miss Scott having replied the voting resulted in a tie.
Aberayron Harbour Dues.
Aberayron Harbour Dues. JUDGMENT. In the King's Bench Division of the High Court of Justice, Mr Justice Walton gave judgment in the action of Phillips v. Williams, raising the ques- tion of the Aberayron Harbour dues. Mr Carver, K.C., and Mr Bullen were for the plaintiffs; Mr Bray, K.C., and Mr Griffiths Jones represented the defendants. His Lordship said the action was brought to 11 recover certain tolls payable, as was alleged, under a local Act in respect of a cargo of coal landed from the vessel Doleraine at Aberayron Harbour on the 24th and 25th January, 1900. The claim was made under an Act of George III., which enabled the lord of the manor, or his appointed representatives, to levy and collect the toll or due. The first ques- tion which arose was as to the parties, and whether the plaintiffs were entitled to sue. The plaintiffs were William Phillips, Daniel Morgan, and Lewis Thomas, the persons who collected the dues which bad been farmed to them by the lord of the manor, by an agreement dated the 29tli December, 1900. No doubt under that agreement they were authorised, at any rate impliedly, by the lord of the manor to collect the dues The next plaintiff, was Mr Alban Gwynne, who was the lord of the manor, and the others were Anne Elizabeth Jones and Elizabeth Jones, who were mortgagees in possession, and who bad been added in order that there might be, no doubt about the parties. At the bearing it was contended that even these parties were not sufficient, because there was a first mort- gage overriding all the other mortgages on the quay, the mortgagee at present by arrangement being Mr T. H. Maddy. He had given leave to the plaintiffs, if they chose, to add Mr Maddy, who had consented to become a plaintiff, and was now on the record. The question of the right plaintiffs snin" was, therefore, put an end to. It was next contended on behalf of the defendants that a de- mand was necessary under the Act. and that no demand had been made. In his (the learned Judge's) opinion no formal demand was necessary in such a pro- ceeding for the recovery of tnese dues. The third question it the action referred to what was really the main struggle in the safse, and that was whst due was payable. Plaintiff's claimed 3d per qr. of 7801b on 223 tons 5cwt. Defendants contended that the rates payable under the Acts were 3d per quarter of a ton on the registered tonnage of the vessel that was Is a ton. The registered tonnage of the vessel was 4Z tops, and defendants brought 42s into Court without admitting liability, What was the meaning of 3d for every quarter of coal landed within the harbour 7" Mr Carver had cited the Act. of 12 Anne, chap 17, section 11, which was an Act of the year 1713. That enactment provided that coal was to be sold by the chaldron, contain- ing 36 bushels. That would mean that 9 bushels would be a quarter. But by an Act of William, dated 1835 it was enacted that coal should be sold by weight instead of by measure, and section 14 of that Act provided a method of ascertaining the weight of a quarter of a chaldron (nine bushels) for the purpose of fulfilling their existing con- tracts. The report of a Committee of the House of Commons of 1830 had been put in, and this showed, as the result of experiment) with different kinds of coal that the average weight of a chaldron was 25t cwt, or 2856 lbs, so that the quarter of a chaldron was 7141bs. On that basis, tnerefore, the plaintiffs in this action had claimed rather less than they were entitled to, because they had claimed on the basis of 7201bs- He found as a fact that the due was payable on a quarter of coals, and that a quarter of coals might be fairly taken at 7201bs. Plaintiffs were entitled to put forward their claim in that way without having (as it was contended they should have done) taken proceed- ings under the Act of 1835. He further found that the toll had not been varied by the lord of tbe manor, and he found nothing in the Act to supporfe the argument that the lord of the manor could not sue for the tolls unless he was collecting for his own benefit. That disposed of all the points in the case. He found that the toll was payable on a quarter of coals, that a quarter of coals mean; a quarter of a chaldron, and that the weight of a quarter of a chaldron was 720 lbs. Judgment was entered for plaintiffs with costs.
MACHYNLLETH.
MACHYNLLETH. CHRISTMAS MARKET.—There was a. large at- tendance at the Christmas Market held on Satur day. The supply of beef was considerable, and there was an abundant choice of poultry of all sorts. Geese realised from 8d to 10id per lb. DEATH IN AMERICA,—The death took place at Pittsburg, America, on November 25th last of Mrs Mary Wilson Davies, in the 74th year of. her age, she having been born at Machynlleth in 1827. She and her husband, who has predeceased her by many years—emigrated to America in 1871. They had five children, of whom three only survive. LECTUKB.—On Tuesday evening the Rov P. Rees delivered a lecture, illustrated by lantern views, at the Vane Hall, in connection with the Waifs and Strays Society. There was a fair attendance, but the programme of the week was cheery with other items of local interest. A short time ago some excellent work was done in the town in aid of another similar institution—Dr Barnardo's Homes. All these things told against the success of this lecture. The Rev D. T. Hughes presided over the meeting. FOUT IIA 1,L. -Although the ground was covered with snow to the depth of several inches, this did not prevent the match between Machynlleth and Fortmadoc being played on Saturday last. A space round each of the goals had been cleared, and not- withstanding the inconveniences the match proved an interesting one. Both sides had been obliged to fall back upon reserves. Machynlleth clearly demonstrated their superiority, their nippy for- wards being all over the opposing backs. Port- madoc were decisively beaten, for while they were only able to find the net on two occasions, the Maglonians found it no less than eight times. Ot the eight goals, Billy Vaughan scored six. NONDESCRIPT.—Between the hours of seven and ten on Thursday evening there was an unusually heavy fall of snow in this district. The appearance of the streets was quite fantastic with their snow-laden trees, and with the Castfereagh tower capped with various snow-formed figures.-During the late blizzard, hundreds of sheep were buried under the snow on the mountains, and some of the sheep dogs, rendered invaluable service in finding the buried animals. A dog belonging to Mr Jones, Glanmerin, was the means of finding scores of sheep, which un- aided man could never hope to find.-Tliere was a very good supply of unwinged birds at the Christmas market on Saturday. Owing to the severity of the weather and the difficult roads, the market was late in getting under way. The afternoon trains brought in great crowds of people, but the early birds had fetched good prices in the morning. The supply was so small up to noon-time that the seller would only sell at lump prices he would sell his eatables by the pound. -Tom Barger visited the Town li all last week' and saw the old few familiar laces that greet him and other strollers at their periodic visits. Home in- dustry was too good for him. SCHOOL BOARD. The monthly meeting of the School Board was held on Thursday last, when there were present the Rev W S Jones (chairman). Rev Josiah Jones (vice chairman), Mr Richard Gillart and Mr D Davies- Williams (clerk). It was resolved that the school break up on the following day for the Christmas holidays, and re-open on Tuesday, January 7th.— The Chairman presented his report upon the ques- tion of monitors an A pnpil teackers, and it was de- cided to defer the farther amsiaeration of the matter until the end of the present school year.— The Clerk reported that the conveyance of the site for the new buildings had now been completed, and produced the deed of conveyance. A commu- nication had been received from the Prudential Assurance Co.. in reply to a letter from the Clerk stating that the terms opm which they were pre- pared to advance a lon of £4,050 for the erection of new buildings would be for a term of 40 or 50 years ol per cent, together with P.15 for legal charges and the cost of the stamp. The terms upon*which the PuMic Works Loan Commissioners were p epared to nuiie an advance were 3J per cent for 40 years or31 per cent for 50 years. It was resolved that application be made to the Board of Education to recommend the Public Works Loan Commissioners to advance a loan of Z4050 for the above purpose.—The Architect presented his report statin^that his clerk had attended and pegged out the ground for the contractor, and that subse- quently the clerk of the works had visited the place and fcund the foundations satisfactory. He had then given instructions to the contractor to pro- ceed with the work of concreting. THE COUNTY SCHOOL ENTERTAINMENT. There was a crowded hall long before the hour announced for opening the performance of the Sleeping Beauty," of which a full summary ap- peared in our last issue. The rugged voice of an would be hero shouted from the gallery, that his turnip wiitch pointed to the hour of eight, but the curtain «as only raised a few minutes later when the town clock, standing in immediate proximity to the Town Hall, sent forth its chime through a perfect rock of snow. The Queen (Gwennie .Htighes) with a sweet lullaby song, lulled to sleep her infant daughter, Princess Rose (II Blodwen Richards), when the King (Hannah Morgan) en- tered to discourse with his spouse the future of their only child. The excellent way in which these two introduced the play gave confidence to the rest of the girls. It was no mean ordeal to face some five hundred people, but the hearty reception which they met with made them perfectly at home with their audience. It is a remarkable thing that sweetness of appearance aided by elegance of finery has a subduing effect tipon the least apprecia- tive of men. The first part of the first scene, where the lords and ladies presented their gifts, was a little dull, but the appearance of one after another decked in gay robes varying in colour and design attracted the attention of the great mass of the crowd far more than the words of the speakers at the stage. The page boy fMadgie Hughes) who thought that her sister Gwfnnie was quite up to rehearsal form and: so was quite free from nervousness, came running on to the stage pursued by an angry cook (GladysJEvans). These two de- lighted the whole hall with their realistic quarrel. The cook fell into equisite tantrums and the little page boy enjoyed them to his heart's content. Bake- house and other gossip had promised strange things at the fairy play, and when the jester (Florence Jenkins, came in in his own inimitable fashion, the people in the pit thought they were in for what the fester would call a little fun. Judging by popular opinion it is probable that the jester wag. the greatest success of the evening Mirth gave way to admiration when the three good fairies made their appearance. I was impossible to say which of the 3 fairies-Gladys Morgan, Mair Davies or Dilys Jones-was the most charming. They were most charming, and their like-like finery lent to them an added charm. The wicked fairy (Lizzie Morris) was a perfect treat in her acting, especially in the first and fourth scenes. The tableau at the end of Scene 1. was most im- posing, and the great crowd was not slow to show their appreciation of the effects which Miss Lum- ley, assisted by an old pupil, Miss Alice Morgan, had made to present the characters in as represen- tative a costume as possible. Except a few mous- taches and the king's beard, the costumes were all made at home. The old spinning wheel called forth rounds of applause, some farewell applause, it would seem, to this relic of Welsh Industry. Princess Rose was a great |ayourite, and played her difficult part with great s|fc-control. The sleeping scene that followed was very successful on ac- count' of the brilliancy of the surroundings—the enchanted palace. Possibly, the fourth scene was the scene that was characterised by the best acting bv all the characters concerned in it. Triksy (Lizzie Hassall), a peasant girl tending her flock in the wood, immediately won the sympathy of the audience with her loud wail at having nought to do and having none to speak to, whilst Hodge (Annie J Williams) was one of the most successful of all the characters with his swineherd smock and h>s soothing tuning pipe. Susie Jenkins, the first of the princes to set out to find the exchanted palace, had always been very successful at the re hearsals, but on the great occasion she even sur- passed herself, Gwennie Rowlands was excellent, giving a very realistic turn to the scene at the hiss- ing of the snakes on the path towards the lovely princess. Nesta Jenkins, who was to prove the happy suitor, had a very difficult part to perform, and right well did she play. She spoke a little too quietly, so that it was difficult to hear her trom the far end of the ball, but the great silence that pre- vailed proves bow well she played her part. Scene V—the waking at the end of the hundred years- was followed by a dance (' Sir Roger ') to the de- light of the audience, a portion of which clamoured for an encore, but time did not permit, This brought Part I to a close. Part II was opened with a song, and a few more songs brought on the Shakespearean seene-Falstaff (T W Phillips) being the leading character, the other important character being Princ6 Henry (Elwy ap Ifor). Falstaff's appearance tickled some, whilst others followed with a keen ear Shakespeare's genius that ran through the scene. The musical portion of the programme had to be curtailed, as the party was due at Corris next day, and time was flying. Plantation songs, carols, rendered by the school choir, conducted by Mr Meyler, completed Part II. Mr Richard Rees proposed, and Dr Davies sec- onded, a vote of thanks to Mr Meyler, Miss Lumley and the staff for the excellent entertainment they had provided the people of Machynlleth with. In responding, Mr Meyler thanked Miss Lumley and Miss Alice Morgan in particular, for the work they had done for this entertainment;. He also expressed his desire to thank Miss Frances Lewis, an old pupil of the school' for her help on the occasion. He expressed his deep gratitude to those who had so willingly put at the disposal of the school every thing they had been asked for. He thanked them all from the Marchioness (D) of Londonderry downwards. The entertainment was brought to a close with the singing of God save the King."
CORRIS. I
CORRIS. I FUNERAL,—The funeral took place on Friday last of Mr William Jones, Garneddwen, formerly of Hyfotty, Upper Corris. He had been for many years a quarry steward, and was in his 65th year. He was a deacon at the Welsh Methodist Chapel, and was highly esteemed. His death took place on the previous Sunday, and he leaves two daughters to mourn their loss. The funeral was an exceedingly large one. Theoftbiating minister was the Rev John Roberts, and the interment was made at the Welsh Methodist burying ground. A NOVEL, TRISAT.-OP Friday evening the silent spaces of Corris were disturbed by the trampling of feet and the clashing of swords for this was the long-expected evening, when the pupils of the Machynlleth County School gave one of their popular entertainments. The pupils arrived by the 6 o'clock train accompanied by the Headmaster and staff and also by Mr John Rowlands, Mr J. G. Jenkins and Rev P. T. Hughes. The entertainment, commenced at 7 o'clock at the Board School. The girls first performed The Sleeping Beauty" very creditably. The sleeping scene was most effective, especially as it was soothed by the sweet music of the piano. The acting of the other scenes deserved special praise, in fact, there was not one of all the characters that did not give entire satisfaction to the audience. Miss Frances Lewes, an old pupil of the school sang Love is a Plaintive Song admirably. A very amusing piece of Shakespeare was afterwards performed by the boys', namely, the scene at the Boar's Head Inn from Henry IV. Sir John Falstaff who had arrived by the 2 o'clock train, and who was a great friend of the Prince of Wales, had so impressed the audience that his ready way of reply was imitated for many days afterwards in the valley of Corris. This was followed by another song by Miss Frances Lewis I cannot tell what this love may be (Sullivan). Mr H. S. Roberts then introduced Mr T. W. Phillips, B.A., a distinguished member of the school, to the meeting and congratulated him upon nis many and praiseworthy 0 successes. They supported Mr Roberts by a hearty applause. The school choir then rendered Wassail song." Mr Richard Hughes accompanied by the school choir sang a plantation song, Way down dar in Tennesse." The entertainment was brought to a close by the rendering of The Miller's Wooing by the school choir. The audience was entirely satisfied with this first entertainment of the pupils of the Machynlleth County School at Corris and hopes that this is not the last of the kind that will come here. The pupils returned by a special train to Machynlleth the same night.
LAMPETER.
LAMPETER. ST, DAVID'S COLLEGE.—On Friday afternoon last a very quiet and simple service was conducted at St David's College, namely, that of conferring degrees upon students who had passed their last Christmas examination. The proceedings were conducted in the Hall. The candidates were as follows --B.A. degree, Messrs J. H. Davies, Daniel Jones, D. Ii, Pierce, J. G. Deighton, J. D. Evans, W. T. Phillips, and J. T. Jones. Scientiate in Divinity, Messrs T. S. Jones. W. T. Brien, and 0. Evans. The degrees were conferred by Principal Bebb, assisted by Professors Walker and Williams. ORDINATION.—A general ordination was held by the Lord Bishop of St David's at the Parish Church, Abergwili, on Sunday last, when the following students of St David's College were ordained deacons and licensed to curacies :-John Wright Davies, B.A., to the curacy of Lampeter Pont- Stephen; W Vivian Davies, B.A., to the curacy of Llanelly: Jenkin Hughes, B.A.. to St Mathew, Swansea; Wm Zacharias Jones, B.A., to Llangat- tock with Llangenny, Breconshire and William Parry Williams, B.A., to Abernant with Conwil Elfet, Carmarthenshire. The following were or- dained priests :—Edmund Daniel Henry, Lie. Div., curate of Kilvey, Glam. David Jones. B.A., curate of St Mark, Swansea; David Jones, B.A., curate of Llanfihangel Aberbythich, Carm.; and Maurice Atterbury Evans Thomas, curate of St Issell's. Pem. Mr J. Wright Davies was the gospeller, and the sermon was preached by the Rev T. B. Williams, Lianelly.rhe Bishop of Llandaff held a general ordination in the Palace Chapel on St Thomas's Day (Saturday), when amongst those ordained priests were David Bankes Evans, Lie. Div James Dewi Jones, Arthur Edwards Lloyd. B.A., William James Morgan, Lie. Div., Sydney Thomas, B.A.. Robert Thomas Farley Walters, B.A,. and Lewis, William Williams, B.A., all of St David's College, Lampeter. CHRISTMAS EVENTS.—AS usual considerable preparation had been made for the Christmas sea. son, and there was the welcoming home of friends and relatives. Railway traffic has been very heavy, and during the past few days most of the trains have been considerably behind time. Saturday was un. doubtedly the busiest day of all. and although extra coaches were put on all the trains, the de. mand for passenger accommodation could harcH) be supplied. The number of parcels (containing Christmas goods only) sent away exceeded 300 whilst the number of parcels recei,e(I al.,oaniouiite( to a large number. On Christmas Day serviee were held in the morning at the different place; of worship. At the Parish Church the service; were continued throughout the day, carols anc anthertis being sung at each service. This yeai again the inmates of the workhouse were giver an excellent dinner by the Guardians whilst in the afternoon they were regaled with tea cakes, &c., given by Mr S. Von Davies, Coronatior Stores. In the evening Dr Gurnos Jones deliverer an interesting and humourous lecture on Dynior Od at Shiloh Chapel. The chair was occupied b) the Rev Evan Evans, Soar, and there was a gooc attendance. On Thursday the annual meet of th< Neuaddfawr Foxhounds will take place at the Royal Oak Hotel.
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LLANDYSSUL. READING ROOM.—The reading-room is very we/li supplied again this winter with the leading news' papers, journals, and magazines. The officers af to be congratulated on being able to maintain i' for another season with increased vitality. LlaO* dyssul has never had such an attractive reading room as it has now. ..j XMAS MARKET.—Every public house claimel s share of patrons on Wednesday last, on tic 01ocasion of the Xmas market. These houses oftr commodious rooms for the farmers to transect business, whilst otherwise they would have to follow the example of the weekly marketers, Ind squat on someone's door-step or pavement. Tiere was a great muster of farmers and poultefers. The prices were slack in the morning Wt rose Jon- siderably towards mid-day. Ducks and geese were plentiful, yet later in the day none were sold mder lOd or 10id a pound. The day was wet and rriser- able. People were loud in their complaints that the village is not provided with a market-house. They talk of a lock-up," said one shrewd ta>raer, Let them build a market-house. It woulrl do more for us on one Xmas market day than a lock- up would do for ever."
DOLGELLEY.
DOLGELLEY. Appol-TMENT.-We are glad to understand that, Miss Harriet Williams, daughter of the late Mr George Williams, Derwen House, has been appointed headmistress of the Infants'Board School in succes- sion to Miss Prichard, who is resigning. THE FRIENDLY SOCIETIES.—A meeting of the Oddiellows Friendly Society was held on Saturday evening week to cDnsider the appointment of a medical officer. It was stated that Dr Pritchard, of Festiniog, was prepared to become surgeon of the Lodge in conjunction with other Societies in town for 3s 6d per member per annum, provided the appointment be made for three years. The meeting then proceeded to vote on the question, and the figures were declared as follows:-For accepting these terms, 51; against, 25. A NIGHT WITH TENNTSON.—At the C.M. Literary Society on Friday week last the subject was Tennyson." Mr W. G. Jones read a paper on the poet, and a very enjoyable evening was spent. Several of the members took part, and extracts from the poet's works were read. The chair was occupied by Mr R. Guthrie Jones, and the following took part in the discussion :—The Revs R. Morris, B.D., Evan Roberts, and John Williams, B.A., and Messrs Humphrey Morris, Edward Williams, and E. W. Evans. AN INTERESTING LECTURE.—Mr D. Bryner Jones delivered an extremely interesting lecture at Bethel Schoolroom on Friday evening last. Mr Jones was invited by the Literary Society to give the closing lecture of the first half of the session. The chair was occupied by Mr R. Guthrie Jones. Mr Bryner Jones took as his sub- ject The Land System of the Ancient Welsh,"and the lecture throughout was of the greatest interest. He explained the old native system, and threw great light on the period when it had not been affected by the Saxon. He was warmly thanked by the meeting on the motion of the Rev Evan Roberts, seconded by Mr Dan Williams. FOOTBALL.—A football match was played on the field adjoining the Marian ow Saturday between Towyn Rovers and the Voel Mines F.C. The Rovers played a good game, and won the match by eight goals to two. I A SERIOUS CHARGE.—A lad employed occasion- ally at the Post Office was on Saturday charged with destroying a parcel, which he was to deliver at Penmaenncha. He was remanded until Tuesday, bail being allowed. THE FRIENDLY SOCIETIES.—Two of the societies have now decided to have a new doctor—the Odd- fellows and the Goat Societies. They have been advised that Dr Pritchard, a former assistant of Dr Richards, in this town, is prepared to act as lodge surgeon to three of the societies at 3s 6d per member per annum, provided the appointment be for three years. Two of these societies have now decided in favour of taking this step. The Druids as yet have taken no steps in the matter, and the committee has referred it to a geneaal meeting of the members to be held I on Saturday evening next.
■1 .1 ABERDOVEY.
1 ABERDOVEY. "PHILIP SIDNEY" comes next Tuesday, for the third year in succession, to help the funds of the Institute. On this occasion he will read Dickens' Christmas Carol, with the immortal characters of Marley's Ghost. and Tiny Tim. All hearers are re- quested to be seated before the reading begins. A TOWYN TRADERS' FAILURE.—At the Aber- ystwyth Bankruptcy Court on Friday, before the Registrar (Mr Joseph Davies), the public exam- ination into the affairs of Morris James, builder, of Towyn, was conducted by Mr Thomas, official receiver. There was a lare-e attendance of creditors, and a good deal of interes; was taken in the pro- ceedings. The gross liabilities were put down at £ 2,000 3s 7d, and of this sum £1,476 13s 7d was expected to rank for dividend. The assets were expected to produce iE72,8 10s 2d. In his observa- tions the Official Receiver said that in the debtor's absence the cause of failure could only be surmised. He had bought largely from all parts of the country, and at the time he absconded was pressed all round. The order was made upon a creditor's peti- tion, and it was, said that the bankrupt had gone to America. The books were badly kept, and afforded very little assistance. Several large contracts were in hand, and if proceeded with would yield a profit. Mr Haydn Jones, of Towyn, the largest creditor, said that the bankrupt had left bv the Umbria for A,unerica.-The Receiver: Does anyone know if be bad a considerable sum of money with him? A Towyn creditor said that he had reason to believe that the bankrupt had between two and three hun- dred pounds on him when he left the country. Mr Samuel, solicitor (Aberystwyth): I have been told that he had £ 250.—Mr Haydn Jones said that several cheques had been drawn just before he left, and thp hanknint onnld not have taken £250 The Registrar said that upon the evidence sut mitted he would issue a warrant for his arrest.- Mr Geddes Smith (Aberystwyth) To bring hi back ? The Receiver No, but we shall be prepar for him when he does come back (laughter). I CARRIERS CONVICTED OF THEFT. A special Petty Sessions was held at 1 owyij Saturday last, before Messrs II Haydn Jour Hughes Jones, J Chidlaw Roberts, and J M Bol, when Evan Davies and Rees Davies, AberdY, carriers, were charged with that they on 10th D,u- ber last did steal six trusses of hay, of the a>e" value of 21s, the property of Mr Frank Itiore Lindner, Braichcelyn, Aberdovey. The P^S(^101^ was in the bauds ot Sergeant Morris, aiv Ms Owen, solicitor, Aberystwyth, represen'd >t e- fendants. _1 Mr Lindner was called, and stated h'iacl. egageu I Evan Davies to carry 2 £ tons of hay00'151^1^ I t 100 trusses, from the Railway Statio' *n a question he put to the defendant frwardsas to whether the Whole hael been carted. no' (lul^e sure if he said that all had ^delivered. He counted in the presence of the trusses at Braichcelyn.- Cross-f not prepared to swear that DavQ dark when had all been delivered It w £ fiofc say that liatl left. Had k„„wn f .fome the previous Aberelovew said he remembered the^ioth^De^}"; 'In book in which R. levies ie )K)t cmmred U,e trSs^Tl^^uek'wa- the wharf all Mouday ^^Su^hly o'clock on the 10th he f™1 ^^notlce <?f at the railway wharh thp the load. Saw lum s in about onft 0>clock, and 'S sec 'TtoSSfS'R Went to another part of the the chaftng nad. whole tl.usses intact. At bmldmg, antl ounti hayinto two carts. t Ppgositethe skbl/, but could not Both carts stePPe;P^cre. When the carts started could see That '»<' trusses had been taken away. H H ™ ftrVlr Lindner's, counted the trusses, He then went evening went with Sergeant Mor to the stable and found both r hnto rKfin". He found there five trusses. Defendants ve charged, and Evan Davies said "We Wt sav- aiding now. We will take the conse- ouences our'ves, and shall not bring anyone into „ oss-examined—The first load was a big ,-V'd The was a big hill to go up to Barichcelyn. Two truss/were taken from the cart; one about the middle a' one about the end. Could not say whether was necessary to lighten the load. Did not see Us Davies at all with the load. The gate of the st»le was open and public, and no attempt a J n any wav by either of the defendants to lTirle anhing The stable and yard were in the nublic reet of Aberdovey, and all alleged to have been d.e in open daylight. Found five trusses m tllP style in the evening, Did not say anything to the dtindants at all during the day. The heap out was d hay, and defendants had plenty of hay in the St Saeant Morris was called, and corroborated the statnent of r .C Edwards. IV W P Owen then addressed the Bench, pointing that the openness with which the act was done w' consistent with the statement for the, defence*, i. ,vaS that it was the intention of the defend- .„ wjl0 had a field close to Braichcelyn, to have teen the hay on the following morning to Mr Lindner b also contended it was absurd to suggest that two len who bore such high characters as the defend- Lnts: should have wilfully stolen the hay, The senior efendant had a conversation at 12 o'clock with the olice constable, and lie did not think it was possible 'for one moment tllat he would be so utterly devoid of commons! ns as to immediately afterwards steal in broad (layligilt these trusses of hay. He also con- tended that it was a curious fact that all the hay taken was from the back of the carts, and was consistent with the suggestion that the loads were too heavy for ione horse to take up the hill, and that the five trusses admitted to have been taken were intact in every -way The Bench retired, and after deliberation found that there was a prima facie case made out, and on the defendants electing to be dealt with suin- marily fined them -61 each and costs,
— j ABERDOVEY AS A WINTER…
— ABERDOVEY AS A WINTER RESORT. [To the Editor of the WELSH GAZETTE."] gIR Apropos of the note under the above. heading in your recent issue I should like to add my testimony to support the remarks made therein in the hope that thereby something might be done to waken up the inhabitants of that sweet little spot-Aberdovey-to take a more lively interest in the present and future prosperity of a locality which has been so amply blessed with natural charms and climatic advan tages. During my stay which extended over a period of several months, I can fairly lay claim to having seen the place under all sorts and conditions of weather and temperatures conceivable. I have seen it clothed in a mantle of dazzling whiteness which I might add is a some- what rare sight, and I have seen it basking in the warm rays of a mid-summer sun (which is not at all rare). When the thermometer has registered such degrees in localities removed by a distance of a few miles only from Aberdovey as to make you shiver, I have myself experienced a sensation of pleasure as I have entered the milder climate of that snug little town. The possibilities that lie with reach of this township, were it only developed by men of enterprise and capital^re great. OfAber- dovey's inhabitants it can be said in very truth one thing they lack-enterprise." Some years ago I was undei the impression that it was a character- istic failing of the Welsh nation, but I now am more inclined to believe it to be the failing uici-e of locality than of nationality. I hope to see, before many years roll by, Aberdovey become a rival to such places as St Leonards and Eastbourne. ADMIRER.
TREGAR*
TREGAR* COUNTY SCHOOL.—The annual at/l)°(7rew ^ood ednesdav and Thursday last ;r1 houses, rl,e programme was vnt and success. and the pupils went through it ihev ln be As they had largely trained th Latm odi3 wa3 unreservedly congratulated.. school ch(ji iu rendered with care and taste ,,n,( i,vmn. spito of Flemming's somew,^ tho atlack, hke.setting. There was soni-^ hl Tregarom butTms is a f^ult we have otJhoosi a s»nool choirs. The dramatic sket- fof a £ ttle luore master -would have l>eenhe of the per. action; but taking into ac«, 3 ^!iss j>nni* ..4 formers it reflected cred^ uion au(l ettect Jones played a piano solo Vnd fm> trolu the the pupils ot this school ai att;;I1)pt to nval a tendency to thump, ^u^ing andartistic. brass band, rne result Ca7it)eii has a Richard Jone^ who tookre ^anagoment. Her £ ood voice, which requi in loud » and is inchned to force it tooliminuen1do His arti- to drop it too suddenly wouid gain by culation is clear, but %vhv he 6 should j repose. I here is n gin„er; The piaDO I not make a really- Jones wa; well | duet by Misses Mima J*tlTho Qwl Critic in a 1 played. Tom Jones r. hasising his points ] thoroughly satisfactory inie Jone8, well and speaking ve „ Her voice Brynmawr, then gav ^uei% articulation, and mlg'lt be stronger V d fehe received purity of tone could „0vt.r the Ston«" an enthusiastic <;nc<\uod alld ease as her with the same cha: heard'to remark that her first effort. One c'li t on a spray." In singing resembled ,r Cyfreithiwr," D J dramatic sketch and histrionic ability, Mcirgan showed gr said o{ severai 0f those wh* and the same lady especially, who kept acted with him, t und»r a't0 £ eutj o £ jokes in her face perfectly might have caused mem- W elsh and Englu he did ir wo aon't know. ment m amum^coiiducted by Kichard Jones, The male voice ^eir rendering of Mi welaf scored a success were wtTl talauced, well mewnadgot. u maiiaged_ The second combined an b Mr \v;lU.rhouse glee Cemog „A > ^eucvu/- ^a3 glVen by th# to the noble o worthy of warm commendation, choir in a m^t the timidity mentioned above was caused by tlw Latin than by the music. was caused followed was enthusiastically The musical^ Edwards and Miss received., lagt year>s iaurels, while the Davies at ed promise and grace. Miss Olive other four Jan0 Jones gav0 excellent piane Morgan an. rs who l0n0VT(.d them kept tbe solos, ami ntinual roar for half an hour, ending w1tlTaCfarlich made the sides achc' with a far Heu wlad fy Nhaelau and ceedmgs heartilv sung by the staff, i^itors together, and a very happy and SessS"8 work to an end" DEAT.OF A LAMPETERIAN IN AUSTRALIA. 'ws was received with deep regret na T ii 'ruesday morning of the death of the Lampe^es, vicar ot" Talbot, Victoria, Australia, 1{eTJl'Ihe late Mr David Jones, Blaenpant House* ?xi. Deceased was lx>rn some thirty six years ^npant House, and was educated at ?inar School (und-r the headmastersliip ot ?r rrtVilliams), and St David's College. He was v Jort time assistant master at the College £ S after woich he proceeded to Wadham ( olleger under the afiidiation system, where he ^eel. He was subsequently appointed to the 0f Penarth, near Cardiff, but being in weak fU he was advised by his medical attendant. ,'lc some other country. This he did, anel some & T'»: "h years ago he arrived in tort, vi, Valia. He was soon afterwards appointed to the vr of Penola, but after some years residence there ound the place too unsuited for his weak health, i was appointed to the living of Talltot, ictoria, ere he remained until his eieatn. ne dow and two young children, a brother (Mr D. ,nes, Old Bank), and two sisters (Mrs Jones, Coy- lUrch, anel Mrs Edmunds, Cedar Bank), with whom uch sympathy is felc.
CARDIGAN.
CARDIGAN. A committee meeting of the Cardigan Town Council was held in the Council Chamber on Monday Three tenders were received for the procuring ot a fire alarm bell. Messrs Williams annl nUIll:) Y,9 5s D. G. Davies, Lll and Wm James and Son, £7 8s.—The tender of W. James and Son was firroDttJu* Attention was called to the slippery state of t e road over the town bridge owing to the frost, and also to the fact that children were in the habit of sliding on the concrete pavements.. It was suggested that the surveyor be instructed to put ashes on the slippery parts of the pavements.
Advertising
Public Notices. == CAMBRIAN RAILWAYS. World's Fair, Agricultural Hall. Tussaud's Exhibition, Baker Street. Roval Aquarium, St. James* Park. On TUESDAY, DECEMBER 31st, 19017, CHEAP EXCURSION TICKETS Will be issued to LONDON Third Class Fares for the double journey. Froin Time of 2 days 4 <!ays 8 clays stsirting. tickets. tickets. tickets Aberystwyth.12 301 Bow Street .12 40 1 Oc *Llantihangel 12 45 ..Ai") 17s6d 21s frlandovev 1 T c Machynlleth. 1 35 S A-10 Passengers return from London (Euston) as under:— Two Days Passengers return at 9-45 p.m. on Thursday. January 2nd. Fuur Days Passengers return at 9-45 p.m. on Saturday, January 4th. Eight Days Passengers return at 9-45 p.m. on Tuesday, January 7th. Passengers for Ynyslas and Llanfihangel, return- z!1 ing by the 9-45 p.m. ex Euston, must alight at north. All information regarding Excursion Trains and Tourist Arrangements on the Cambrian Railways can be obtained from Mr. W. H. Gough, Traffic Superintendent, Oswestry. Oswestry, Dec., 1901. C. S. DENXISS, « Secretary and General Manager. — 1 meetings, entertainments, Sc. NEW YEAR'S DAY igo2 A A MUSICAL EVENING will be given at the OLD ASSEMBLY BOOMS. ABERYSTWYTH, OX THE ABOVE DATE. PATROLS The Mayor and Corporation, Vaughan Davies, Esq., M.P.; Mrs Bonsall, Fron- fraith the Misses Jones, Fronygog Mrs Morgan, Nanteeirio; Mrs Protheroe, the Vicarage; Mrs Williams, Plynlymon House. The following ladies and gentlemen have promised to assist: MISS HOWELL, Craigy- Miss WILLIAMS, 1, South1 don. Aberdovey. Terrace. \TMS HARRIS RKV. J. H. FARMER. EPANCHEN. MH JACK EDW ARDS. Miss PROTHEROE ME FUKLONG, Brynhyf* Mus GEDDES SMITH. od Do gelley. Miss W ILLIAMS, Plyn- Mil ^ALDW HLM- lymon House. IHKLvb, A.K.A.M. AND Mr PAN CHEN. PIANISTS :— MISS REA AND MRS ARTHUR HUGHES. Seats, 2s and Is. Admission by Programme, to be obtained from Messrs Wheatley, Terrace- road, and Messrs Evans Bros., 17. Pier- street. Doors open at 7"30 to commenoe at 8. The proceeds to be devoted to the "WOMEN'S MISSION ASSOCIATION."
Family Notices
Births, roarriaaes and Deatbs4 DEATHS. EDMUNDS.—22nd December, at Cedar Bank Lampeter, Edmund Edmunds, saddler, aged 51 years. GILEs.-22nd December, at Blue Gardens, Aber- ystwyth, Mary Giles, aged 77 years. LEWIS. 22IFTL December, at the Union Workhouse,. Aberystwyth, Jane Lewis, aged 74 years. OUYER -21st December, at Pwllhobi, Elizabeths widow of the late David Oliver, labourer, aged 92 years. Printed and Published by the Proprietor, GEORIGII REES, at the "WELSH GAZETTE "Printeries. Bridge-street, Aberystwyth, in the Comity OI Cardigan, Thurday, December 26th, 1901.