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Á-MACHYNLLETH. j
Á MACHYNLLETH. j REVIVAL SERVICES.—The Rev J. Price Roberts, I Liverpool, conduct,ed revival services every evening I last week from Monday till Friday at the Wesleyan Chapel. The congregation each evening comprised many members of other denominations. I APPOINTMENT.—Mr L. Jones William?, eldest son of Mr D. Davies Williams, who passed tke Civil Service examination for Assistants of Excise in May last, this week received a notification from the Inland Revenue officials to present himself at Liver- pool. Mr Williams left Machynlleth on Wednesday to enter upon his duties. He carried with him the heartiest good wishes of a host of friends. C,YMREIGYDDION. --T lie members of this society met on Wednesday evening in last week at the Town Hall to hear an address from the well-known bard, Rev J. Cadvan Davies, on Barnwyr Cymreig i Grjmru (Welsh Judges for Wales). Mr J. Row- lands (president of the Society) occupied the chair. The rev. gentleman's remarks were timely and appropriate. He spoke with a strong conviction of the justice of his country's claim for judges who anderstood its language, at the same time treating the subject with a mind free from any petty bias. His main argument was summed up in the de- claration that Welsh witnesses when called upon to give evidence in courts of justice were unable to understand questions put to them and, consequently, could not answer them. The services of intepreters did not by any means remove the difficulty, and the lecturer gave several amusing instances of the errors of interpreters when endeavouring to trans- late a witness's words and meaning from one language to the other. The address gave rise to an interesting discussion, and "Cadvan" was after- wards warmly thanked for the rich treat he had provided. NURSING LECTURES.—The first of the series of lectures on sick nursing was given on Tuesday evening at the Town Hall, by Miss Draper, (lecturess to the National Health Society). Miss Draper lectures under the auspices of the University College of Wales, Aberystwyth, and has been engaged by the Montgomeryshire Technical In- struction Committee. The lectures are open to men and women, and so far have been splendidly attended. The subject of the lecture on Tuesday evening was "The Sick Room," followed by a practical demonstration of changing sheets and §iav&ng sheet while patient is ;in bed. On Wed- nesday Miss Draper lectured on Observation and eare of the sick," with a practical demonstration of changing sheets and nightshirt. The remarks of the jecturess were intently followed, and that the fctfruction imparted by her will be followed by beneficial results there can be no doubt. The remainder of the lectures will be as follows:— Friday, January 31st, Fevers and fever nursing Monday, February 3rd, How to make a good poultice"; Thursday, February 6th, Chest com- plaints"; Friday, February 7th, "Food for the aick." The secretarial duties are in the hands of Mr Richard Rees, Paris House, who was mainly Shstrumental in securing the services of Miss Draper to deliver the lectures. DEATHS.—On Tuesday in last week the death took place of Mr James Williams, Doll-street, at the ripe age of seventy-two years. The funeral took place on Friday at the Cemetery, the Rev J. D. Jones, Wesleyan minister (of whose church deceased had been a faithful member), and the Rev W. S. Jones officiating.-Mr John Jones, Cwan- durkey Farm, near Machynlleth, passed away on Friday evening last, after a short illness, at the age Of seventy-nine years. Four daughters and one son are left to mourn their loss. The remains were interred at the cemetery on Tuesday, the Rev E. Wnion Evans being the officiating minister.—Much sympathy is expressed with Mr Richard Breese, Tanllan, in the death of his son, John, which took place at the early age of twenty-eight years on Sunday last. Deceased had had the misfortune to lose one of his arms owing to an accident, and for some time had been an inmate of the Londonderry Cottage Hospital. The funeral will take place at Aberhosan on Friday. A SERIOUS CHARGE.—On Thursday last John Parry, aged 20 years, described as a Wesleyan lay agent, was arrested by the police on a charge of indecently assaulting a nine-year-old daughter of Robert Lumley, quarryman, residing at Commins Coch, and placed in custody at Machynlleth Police Station. To those aware of recent proceedings, the arrest did not come as a surprise. The prisoner, Who is of respectable parentage, is a native of Pen- maenmawr. In September last he came to reside At Commins Coch, where he was to spend his period Of probation previous to entering the Wesleyan ministry. The offence is alleged to have been com- mitted on Christmas Eve. The little girl is the youngest child of a family of five, and the story came to the ears of her parents through the child's brother repeating what had been told him by his lister Jenny. The case has already been investi- gated by the Quarterly Meeting of the Wesleyan denomination, with the result that prisoner was dismissed from his post. The police then took the matter up, and applied for a warrant, which was issued. Prisoner was brought before Mr Richard Bees on Friday evening, and was then remanded in custody until the following Tuesday. On Tues- day be was again brought before Messrs T. W. Bonsall. and Richard Rees, when a large number of the general public were present. Prisoner seemed quite unaffected by his position, and gave a smile of recognition to some friends in court. The Clerk (Mr David Evans) said he had received a letter from Messrs Lloyd George and George, solicitors (who had been instructed to defend the accused), asking that the case be further remanded until Saturday next. The police offered no objection, and a further remand was granted until Saturday next at eleven o'clock. Prisoner's father and uncle Were present, and they applied for bail. The Bench granted prisoner bail in the sum of Z50 for himself and two sureties of £25 each, and these were forth- coming. Mr Bonsall remarked that the case was a aerious one as far as the boy was concerned, and he Was glad to find the father and uncle present. SHOOTING COMPETITION. The weekly competition took place at the range on Saturday last, the winners of the spoons being Sergeant Sadleir and Corporal Leek. The scores were as follows:— D (MACHYNLLETH) CO. 200 500 600 T'tl. H'cap Sergt-Instructor Wilson 34 24 10 68 18 Sergt SadIeir 26 27 23 76 12 Corpl Leek 23 28 14 65 10 Private Pearce 28 23 7 58 12 Sergt D. P. Jones 23 8 8 39 0 Private Cule 22 2 13 37 0 Private Harries 16 25 5 46 2 Corpl Hughes 28 27 6 61 12 E (ABERYSTWYTH COLLEGE) COMPANY. Sergt Piddock 18 26 0 44 2 Private Burry 24 25 11 60 12 Oorpl Thompson 20 20 18 58 6 Cyclist Phillips 17 28 24 69 18
* WEDDING OF LADY .HELEN STEWART…
WEDDING OF LADY .HELEN STEWART and LORD STAVORDALE. One of the most brilliant weddings that have taken place in London for some years was solem- nised on Saturday afternoon at St Peter's Eaton- square, when Lord Stavordale and Lady Helen Stewart were married. Lord Stavordale is in his twenty-eighth year, ard was formerly a lieutenant in the Coldstream Guards. The bride, Lady Helen Mary Theresa Vane-Tempest Stewart, is the only daughter of the Marquis of Londonderry (Post- master General) and the Marchioness of Londonderry. The service was fully choral. The Primate of all Ireland (Dr William Alexander) officiated, assisted by the Rev Canon Body, of Durham, the Rev H. A. V. Body, vicar of Grindon (domestic chaplain to the Marquis of Londonderry), and the Rev John Storrs, vicar of St Peter s Church. The bride was accompanied by her father, who, during the singing of the hymn, Gracious Spirit, Holy Ghost," led her to the chancel entrance, and then cave her away. Lord Stavordale was supported by Jfcord Hyde (son of the Earl of Clarendon) as best man. There were ten bridesmaids in attendance upon the bride-Miss Marioy Beckett (daughter of Mrs Cervase Beckett), Miss Gladys Beckett (daughter of Mrs Beckett of Doncaster), Miss Margaret Beau- mont and Miss Aline Beaumont (daughters of Lady Aline Beaumont), Lady Muriel Fox-Strangways (sister of the bridegroom), Lady Edith Dawson (daughter of the Earl and Countess of Dartrey), Lady Viola Talbot (daughter of the Earl and Countess of Shrewsbury and Talbot), Miss Muriel Chaplin (daughter of Lady Gwendoline Little), Miss Madeleine Stanley (daughter of Lady Jeune), and Miss Eleanor Hicks-Beach (daughter of the Chan- ceUor of the Exchequer). The first four were little eirls in Empire frocks of old lace over quicksilver Ik with high sashes of cloth of gold and gold shoes and stockings. The other six bridesmaids WnTp. crowns of white" quicksilver silk draped with ■ old lace over chiffon, the deep flounce headed by crescents of Russian sable. The bodices were arranged with lace collars bordered with sable and fastened at the waist with sashes of cloth of gold. They also wore white felt hats trimmed with bouquets of white and yellow jonquils and green and brown leaves. The bridegroom's presents to them were baskets filled with yellow jonquils and lilies of the valley, and their ornaments were diamond birds. Lady Helen Stewart wore ivory duchesse satin, the skirt being embroidered with true-loyers' knots. The train, which formed part of the skirt, had a bounce of Limerick lace caught up with bows of embroidery. Her veil of Brussels lace covered jt wreath of orange blossoms and myrtle grown from fhafc used at her mother's wedding. Her omamente were a pearl and diamond collar, the gift from the county of Durham, and a diamond riviere, the gift of the Marquis of Londonderry, and her bridal bouquet, grown at the gardens at Wynyard, was composed of gardenias, lilies of the valley, orange blossoms, and myrtle, tied with white satin .-M,learners. After the ceremony Lord and Lady Londonderry received their fiiends at Londonderry House, Park- 1anc.. The ho,t,e was adorned with palms and arum lilies. In the magnificent ballroom were displayed the presents, numbering over 800. The gift of the King and Queen, to which was a card bearing the Koyal autographs, was a caduceus.in diamonds, surmounted with a large oval-shaped turquoise. The Prince and Princess of Wales' present was a diamond and sapphire crescent brooch. Princess Louise and the Duke of Fife gave a red morocco kit bag. Princess Victoria a diamond and turquoise pendant, the Duke and Duchess of Connaught a gunmetal miniature case with a fleur-de-lys in diamonds, and Princess Christian a sunshade knob in cut crystal with blue enamel,studded with pearls and gold tips. The bridegroom's presents to his bride included a large diamond brooch, ruby and diamond earrings, and emerald and diamond ring. Lord Londonderry's gifts were a diamond tiara made up of the Antrim family jewels, a diamond riviere, a diamond and ruby ling, three large diamond brooches, as well as a pony, phaeton, and harness. Lady Londonderry gave her daughter a large diamond arrow hair ornament, a set of sables, and some costly lace. Shortly after four o'clock Lord and Lady Stavor- dale left to pass the honeymoon at Ingestre Hall, Stafford, the residence of the Earl of Shrewsbury, uncle of the bride. Lady Helen travelled in a dress of white cloth, trimmed with ecru embroidered lace, opening over an under-dress of white panne velvet, edged with sable, and wore a large cream beaver hat, with two long ostrich feathers. A rough estimate (says the "Westminster Gazette") of the value of the presents to Lord Stavordale and Lady Helen Stewart, puts the figure at about £ 340,000. An interesting story is told of Lord Stavordale and his costly presents. It seems that he drove at a late hour on Monday night week last from Holland House to Londonderry House, taking with him a parcel of jewellery comprising no less than ten wedding presents to the bride, including his own, some of the jewels being of priceless value. Apparently he bad no thought but for his bride, for on reaching Londonderry House he hurriedly dis- charged his cabman and sought Lady Helen, only to remember when he reached her that he had left the priceless paicel of jewellery in the cab. The moments that followed were exciting, and it was not until the following afternoon that all anxiety was set at rest by a police intimation that the cab- man had banded over the jewels at the police office in Notting Dale. According to Scotland Yard regulations the cabman is entitled to receive ten per cent. of the value of the articles recovered. The MachynIIeth Parish Church bellringers rang out a merry peal on Saturday in honour of the marriage. Flags were displayed from several build- ings in the town, and the Union Jack floated in the breeze from the Church tower. The Dowager Marchioness of Londonderry was present, wearing violet velvet and a chiffen toque to match. Among others present were Viscount and Viscountess Castlereagh, Mr and Lady Aline Beaumont, Master Wentworth Beaumont, Lord Henry Vane Tempest, Lord Herbert Vane Tempest, the Earl and Countess of Kilmorey, and Lord Rawton.
--Rumoured Outbreak of Small…
Rumoured Outbreak of Small Pox. It has been reported in the South Wales papers that fan outbreak of small pox has occurred at Eglwysfach, near Glandovey, and that the person attacked is a female farm servant aged 30 years. The report lacks confirmation, and bad probably arisen from a statement made at the last meeting of the Machnylleth Rural District Couucil by Dr Mattthews, the medical officer, who reported an outbreak of what he said looked being like small- pox. It has been since ascertained that the malady is probably a case of chicken-pox.
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Upper Montgomeryshire Monthly Meeting. The delegates to this meeting met at Llanidloes on January 20th, 21st, and 22nd, Mr R. Jones, J.P., Pendinas, presiding. Letters were read from Mr M H Davies. Trefeglwys, Mr D Evans, Cemmaes, and Mr Fred Walton, Aberangell, acknowledging condolences. It was arranged that the next Monthly Meeting be held at Saron, March the 6th and 7th. It was resolved that letters of condolence be sent to Mr Rowland Davies, Aberangell, Mr R Breeze, Bont, in their bereavement, also that a letter be sent to Mr R Humphreys, Bont, in his illness. It was announced that Messrs W Bebb Hughes and William Evans, Penyglog, were elected deacons at Rhydyfelin, and that Messrs David Lewis, and Evan Roberts Doldyfi has been elected deacons at Derwenlas. (The Rev Evan Evans, Dylife was appointed to catechise the new deacons at the next meeting, and Mr Phillips, Newtown to deliver the charge. The Rev R Edwards and Mr H Davies Machynlleth, were appointed to review the Statistics and the Rev R Edwards was appointed to write the usual address. The Rev R W Jones desired to have the Statistics returned to him as early as possible-not later than the end of this month. The following were appointed delegates (a) To the General assembly, Revs R Edwards David Davies, Saron, Messrs Edward Jones, J.P., and Rd. George, J.P., Llanidloes; (b) To the April and June Association, Revs Elias Jones, John Evans, Messrs Thomas Owen Carno, and David Wigley Graig; (c) To the August and December Association, Revs D L Jones. M.A., William Roberts, and Messrs David Brown, Llangurig, and Hugh Davies, Machynlleth, (a) To the English Conference Mr E LI Evans, Machynlleth. (a) To the Gwynedd Temperance Association Rev R H Jones, Llangurig. The Rev D Davies, Saron, gave a report from the Sunday Schools Committee. (1) The Examination to be held on Friday, April 4th, 1902. (2) The list of Superintendents was revised. (3) The subjects for examination in 1902-3 (1) Adults Romans I-VI; (2) under 21, Kings I-X (3) under 16, I Kings i-x; (4) under 13 latter portion of Standard IV work (see Syllabus). (4) The Rev John Williams, B.A., Wrexham, was appointed examiner, for 1902-3. (5) That Mr Richard Rees, J.P., should call attention to the Sunday School at the next meeting. It was reported that nearly £5,000 had been paid to the treasurer of the Centenary Fund by the churches, and a desire was expressed that an effort be made to close the collection at an early date.— A resolution was passed exhorting all parents who are members or adherents of the Associa- tion to support the Board or the British schools in their districts wherever pos- sible.—The report of the Finance Committee was read and confirmed. Mr Richard Phillips, Newtown, gave notice of motion to the effect That we ask for estimates for printing all the work of the Monthly Meeting." It was resolved that a grant of P.8 be given to Llanwrin. and £5 to Pene- goes.Mr John Owens, Llandinam, read the report of the Local Auxiliary Fund, showing that total re- ceipts including balance from the previous year, was Z106 5s, and payments P,50 6s 8d, showing a balance of £ 55 13s 4d. Applications were received from and grants given to Machynnetn (.&), saron and Llanwrin, Rhydfelin and Darowen, Llangurig, Neuadd and Deildref. Oakley Park, and Manledd. It was resolved that the Committee should not adopt the recommendation of the Carno Monthly Meeting with regard to the deficit in the Auxiliary Fund.—A Charch Meeting was held, the subject being, ,4 The relation of the Holy Spirit to the Church and to tne World."—The following were an- nounced:to preach: Revs Richard Edwards, W S Jones, M.A., Elias Jones, D Lloyd Jones, M.A., and John Williams. Princes-road, Liverpool.
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+ LAMPETER. FOOTBALL.—On Wednesday afternoon last the town team played Aberystwyth College under the Rugby Code, and won by one try, which was scored at the close of the game by Lovell.-The Welsh Union Football Committee have again selected Strand Jones to play full back for the Welsh team against Scotland at Cardiff on Saturday. A large number of persons intend going to Cardiff to wit- "ness the game. QUARTERLY MEETINGS.—The quarterly meet- ings in connection with the Baptist denomination for mid-Cardiganshire were held on Tuesday after- noon and throughout Wednesday, at Bethel, Silian. Eloquent sermons were preached to crowded con- gregations by the Revs T R Morgan, Swyddffynon: Evans. Penrhyncoch Phillips, New Court; and Dr J A Morris, Aberystwyth. The latter 1 also preached a special sermon on Cysylltiad Bed- ydd ag achub" Iwfiich was the subject of discusion at a previous meeting. The meetings were most suc- cessful, and were conducted by the Rev D Jones, pastor. INQUEST.—An inquest was held at tbe.Royal George Hotel on Friday evening last by Dr Abel Evans, district coroner, touching the death of Harold Wallace Hall, son of Mr and Mrs Hall, Market-place (Mr Hall is employed as a baker with Mr Charles Evans), aged five months, whose death took place early that day. Mr S V Davies, Coronation Stores, was foreman of the jury. It would appear from the evidence given that the child awoke as usual at half past eight that morn- ing, was fed, and from all appearances was in a good state of health. The child was afterwards put in a cradle, and when Mrs Hall went upstairs forjjbim some two hours later, she found to her astonishment that he was dead. A verdict of Found dead in a cradle was returned. SCHOLASTIC.—His numerous friends will be pleased to hear that Mr A W Davies, of the Llan- dovery School, and son of Mr David Davies, J.P., Velindre, has gained an exhibition scholarship of the value of £ 50 in mathematics at Oxford. While at Llandovery Mr Davies won the esteem of a large number of pupils, and last year he was cap- tain of the football team, which figured well throughout the season. Mr J F A Thomas, son of Mrs Thomas, Millbank, also won an exhibition scholarship at the same examination. SECONDARY SCHOOL FOR GIRLS.—Mrs Davies- Evans, Highmead has presented each pupil of this school with a drying book in which to press wilci flowers, in order to compete for the botanical prize she has offered to the girls. To the school she has also given a complete series of botanical books, beautifully illustrated, written by Mr T. E. Hulme. These books are invaluable to botanical students, and will, we hope, encourage habits of observation amongst the girls. For the younger children Mrs Davies-Evans has sent the fascinating little reader on Trees" by Miss Arabella Buckley. It is gratifying to note that the numbers in this school have increased considerably more than 50 per cent and there is such a prospect of further increase during the course of the present term, that additions to the staff have to be contemplated. Miss Morgan, the recently appointed music mistress has almost as many pupils as she can take. MONTHLY MARKET.—The usual monthly market was held on Monday, and, in spite of the inclement weather, it was well-attended by dealers and farmers. There was an unusually large supply of poultry, which was disposed of early. Fowls were sold at 3s 6d per couple, and ducks at 4s 6d per couple. There was an abundant supply of store pigs, and although prices were rather high, averag- ing from 20s to 23s, there was a good sale; porkers were sold at 6s 9d per score. The markets held during the past six months have been most success- ful as regards attendance, but there remains much more work to be done before we can compare favourably with some other towns of equal size. THE SMALL-POX SCARE.—The unfounded rumours of small-pox in the district, which were circulated about the town, have caused a great stir amongst the townspeople. The Mayor (Dr Hugh Walker) has issued a circular urging the inhabit- ants to take the precaution of being re-vaccinated. The appeal has been well responded to, and, during the past few days, a large number :have been re- vaccinated. POLICE NEWS.—At a special court held on Monday last, a tramp named Thomas Morris was brought up in custody and charged by P.C. Lewis with begging alms on Sunday evening.—The Mayor (Dr Hugh Walker) dismissed the case and gave Morris a severe reprimand. PAXTON SOCIETY.—A meeting of the members of the Paxton Society was held at the Board Room on Friday evening week last, under the presidency of Principal Bebb. The Secretary (Mr D. F. Lloyd) presented the balance sheet for the last year's show which showed an adverse balance of £3 12s. The report was received with satisfaction, and the members seemed highly satisfied with the admirable manner by which the executive committee and their energetic secretary, Mr Lloyd had carried out their work. It was resolved that the next show be held on Wednesday, September 3rd, on the College grounds, and an executive committee consisting of- the following persons was appointed to make further arrangements, viz.. Principal Beblo Messrs William Taylor, Falcondale; J. H. Jones, Bryn- awel; Morgan Davies, Bryn; H. Davenport, S.D.C.; Arthur Price, Bridge-street; John Davies, Glen- dale James Evans, Union House, and D. F. Lloyd (secretary). The Society appointed Col H. Davies- Evans the president of the show. The Society intend augmenting the prizes and hope to get the support of the inhabitants in order to bring the show to such a high perfection as the last one. General Sir James Hills-Johnes. V.C., visited Croydon on Saturday on behalf of Lord Roberts, and laid the foundation stone of New Addiscombe Memorial Church, which is being built in com- memoration of the East India Company's Military College at Addiscombe, where Lord Roberts was a cadet with General Hills-Johnes. BOARD OF GUARDIANS. The fortnightly meeting of the Guardians of the Lampeter Union was held on Friday last at the Board's room. The chairman Mr David Davies, Velindre, presided, and there were also present the Rev R C Jones (vice-chairman), Messrs Lewis Davies, Llancrwys; B J Evans, Llanfair-clydogau David Davies. Cellan; Wm Jones, Llangybi; Evan Davies, John Griffiths, Thos Williams, Llanwenog; W Inglis Jones, Bettws Bledrws; James Jones, Rhosycorn; T H R Hughes, Llanwnen; David Evans and Wm Edwards, Pencarreg; J E Lloyd (clerk); E D Rees (assistant clerk); Dr Evans (medical officer); James Evans (master) and David Evans and Mr Wm Davies (relieving officers). STATISTICS. The amount of out-door relief administered during the past fortnight per Mr David Evnns, for the Llanybyther district, was iC40 2s 6d to 127 paupers; per Mr Wm Davies, for the Lampeter dis- trict, £34 2s to 118 paupers. Number of inmates in the house 20, corresponding period last year 22. Number of vagrants relieved during the past fort- night 70; corresponding period last year 23, an in- crease of 47. PRECAUTIONS AGAINST SMALL-POX. The Local Government Board wrote stating that in view of the out-break of small-pox, they thought it desirable to draw the attention of the Guardians to the circular addressed to them by the Board on the 13th February, 1893, and 30th Juli, 1895. In those letters the Board stated as follows :—There is no doubt that there is considerable risk of small- pox being spread by means of casual paupers, and the Board trust that the Guardians and their officers will take such measures as will tend, as far as possible, to diminish this danger. The regula- tions of the Board relative to the relief of casual paupers, which were issued on the 18th December, 1882, by Act 13, provide that in the event of any casual pauper being ill, the master of the workhouse, or the superintendent of the casual wards, shall, as soon as practicable, obtain the attendance of the medical oflcer, who shall give directions as to the treatment, of such pauper. The Board consider it a matter of great importance that the attention of the medical officer should be at once called to any casual pauper who may complain of illness, or who, in the absence of complaint, may present any suspicious symptoms; and they request that the Guardians will be so good as to give instructions to the master of the house, or superintendent of the casual wards as will ensure that this shall be done, and that the greatest vigilance may be exercised to check the discharge of persons who are likely to be suffering from small- pox, or, being convalescent, may still be a source of danger to others. The regulations of the Board contemplate that under ordinary circumstances a casual pauper, when ill, shall be removed to the workhouse but the Guardians will realise that, as a general rule, patients suffering from small-pox cannot be retained on the workhouse premises without serious risk of the spread of the disease. The sanitary authorities are especially empowered by Section 131 of the Public Health Act to pro. vide hospital accommodation for the isolation of persons suffering from dangerous infectious disease, and when the sanitary authority have provided a hospital suitable for the reception of small-pox cases, the Board consider that the Guardians should, if possible, arrange beforehand with the :sanitary authority for the reception into such hospital, when necessary, of any persons suffering from small-pox, for whom relief is required. The Board are ad. vised that, as a general rule, only circumstances of grave urgency justify the admission or retention of a small-pox oase in a workhouse. The Guardians, wnen mere is no nospiiai aireauy proviueu uy the sanitary authority affording suitable accom- modation, should immediately consider, in concert with the medical officer of health, what other pro- vision for the due isolation of patients is practicable. The Board must at the same time observe that when a case of small-pox occurs, whether in the casual wards or the workhouse, and indeed, in times of small-pox prevalence generally, it is, in the opinion of the Board, of the greatest importance that measures should at once be taken to secure, as far as practicable, vaccination, or re-vaccination, of .ot-her'in mates, so far as the medical officer may tke consider needful. Care should especially be taken that the nurses and other persons employed to at- tend upon the patients, or brought into personal contact with them, should be such as have within a sufficiently recent period been either successfully re-vaccinated, or had the small-pox; or, when there is a difficulty in securing them, that such persons should at once be re-vaccinated as a protection against the disease. The Medical Officer asked what could he do, as he had also received a letter from the Local Gov- ernment Board, stating that they could supply lymph sufficient for primary cases. He could not vaccinate without lymph, and for the several cases he had already done he had to buy it from private firms. The Clerk suggested that each person whowished to be re-vaccinatad should pay for it himself until there was a less demand for it, as at the present time there was a great run on the Local Govern- ment Board. In reply to questions put by Mr Inglis Jones, the Medical Officer said that there were no cases of small-pox in this Union. The Local Government Board snpplied the lymph free. It was thereupon agreed that the Medical Officer should charge all persons desirous of being re-vaccinated as private patients. As to the accommodation of patients suffering from small-pox, the Clerk said the Corporation was trying to get a suitable building as an isolation hospital, and when any cases occurred the patients could be sent there. Compulsory power was given to remove patients suffering from such disease to the hospital, but when the patient resided in a large house, with several vacant rooms and where there was not a large family they could not demand the patient to be removed. LYMPH FOR RE-VACCINATION. The Clerk said that since the discussion with the Medical Officer, earlier in the meeting, he had received a circular from the Local Government Board, which stated that the Board would be prepared to sanction any necessary expenditure incurred by the Guardians, should they find it necessary to supplement from other sources the supply of lymph obtained from the Department. The Chairman remarked that that now did away with difficulties which presented themselves before and met all their requirements. RURAL DISTRICT COUNCIL. Mr Lewis Davies, Llancrwys, presided over a meeting of the Llanybyther Rural District Council held on Friday last. There were also present Dr E C Thomas (medical officer), and Mr J Parry Thomas (inspector). ANNUAL REPORT. The Medical Officer submitted his annual report in which he stated that the population of the dis- trict according to the last census was 3,796, as com- pared with 3,949 in 1891. The number of births during the year was 96, or 25 per 1000 of the pop- ulation the number of deaths, 76, or 20 per 1000. The number of deaths under 1 year was 17, or 177 per 1000 births registered. The number of cases of infectious disease which occurred in the district was as follows i—diptheria 17 erysipelas 3, scar- let fever 4, enteric 3, total 27. The death rate among infants was rather high. He believed that the hygienic condition under which infants were reared would account for this. The causes of death were whooping cough, 3 diphtheria, 2 epidemic influenza, 3 enteritis, 1; erysipelas, 1; phthisis, 3 other tubercular diseases, 3 cancer, 3 bronchitis, 2 pneumonia, 3 chlorosis of liver, 2; heart disease, 9 other diseases, 1 accidents, 1. Tubercular diseases, including :phthisis, formed 144 per 1000 of the deaths. Poor accommodation, want of light and ventilation, as well as damp floors and walls were conditions prevalent through out the district. They read a good deal about these being the causes of consumption, but he feared people did not fully realise it. Something more than a sanatorium was necessary, as very few people can afford to spend periods in such establishments. The only means of stamping it out was to display greater activity in sanitary duties, and especially in forbidding the erection ef dwelling houses unfit for human habitation. The cottages of Tymawr, Parkyrhos, in the parish of Pencarreg, where diphtheria broke out were condemned as being in an unsanitary condition owing to a quantity of stagnant water in a.gutter dug round the houses, and also the pigstye was in too close proximity to the same. He was glad to be able to report that during last year measures were taken to secure a supply of water for Llanybyther and Ram villages and a drainage system for the former. It had been decided to provide a supply for the upper and lower part of Llanybyther from separate sources, as otherwise it would be impossible to obtain a sufficient quantity from one source. The Analyst's report was very satisfactory. According to the surveyor a storage reservoir of 21,000 gallons, sufficient for a five days' supply was necessary. He quite agreed as he understood that only one of the springs at the source could be thoroughly relied upon during the summer months. The lower village was to be supplied from Ffynon Velvet where the supply was ample. The Analyst's report was very satisfactory. The estimated cost of both supplies was about £600. A closed drain had been made in Cae-Velvet from the Manchester and Milford Railway along the garden walls down as far as the Pharmacy, and it was intended to extend it further towards the Black Lion fields. He would suggest that a pump be sunk at the upper end of the drain to flush it out periodically, as the waste water from botlk water supplies would not be sufficient to keep it clean. The source of the Pen- carreg water supply bad not been definitely fixed upon, as it was difficult to decide what best to do. There were many things to be considered, and he could not do better than express his approval of the conclusions which the surveyor had arrived at. The schools of the district were in a fairly satis- factory state. The Llanybyther Board School was being extended, and new urinals and water closets built, the latter with the dry earth system, which was very suitable in rural districts. In concluding, he could not help alluding to the unfair criticisms on the district medical officers' made by the Cardiganshire and Carmarthenshire County Councils some time ago. They were accused of not taking sufficient interest in sanitary matters. If these Council's wished the medical officers to take a more active part in the work, they them- selves should take a keener interest in those matters. The reports of the district medical officers, which were compiled with great labour, were hardly noticed-simply cursorily read over and consigned to the waste paper basket. When the master evinced a lack of interest in the work, the servants naturally became apathetic. SCARLET FEVER. The medical officer of health (Dr E. C. Thomas), stated that a case of scarlet fever bad occurred at Llanybyther. RAM WATER SUPPLY. Mr Rhys W. Jones. surveyor to the Lampeter Town Council, who had been engaged by this Council to prepare a scheme for the Pencarreg and Llanybyther Water supply, attended the meeting to support his report, which he had made relating to these two places, and (which has already been reported in this paper. Mr Jones having given his views on the Pencarreg water supply, the Council decided that he should prepare a scheme as soon as possible.
--Football.
Football. PONTARDULAIS v. ST. DAVID'S COLLEGE. The College team journeyed to Pontardulais on Saturday last to play the town team.—Pontardulais kicked off on a slippery and treacherous ground, and were immediately in the visitors' quarters. W. Jones partly relieved, and then the home forwards were almost over, a drop at goal failing. Lampeter pressed but were repulsed. Dan Lewis checked two rushes of the Ponty forwards. J. T. Davies and W. Jones for the College made good rushes. Play was very vigourous, several men being temporarily laid out. Lampeter were penalised for off-side play, the homesters pressed, the Lampeter back's kick was charged down and Cope scored, Ho wells converting. A fine passing run by the home quarters ended in Rob Jones being checked just on the line. The Coll forwards rushed up well and gained two minors. Austin Davies kicked and tackled well. Ponty hereabouts were pressing hard, and were dangerous several times. A rush by the ho:ne forwards was checked by Bond touching down. D. P. Davies tor Lampeter was almost over, being splendidly tackled in the corner. Half-time— Pontardulais—1 goal. College-Nil. On the restart the Lampeter captain dodged and tackled splendidly, and caused the College to press. Leonard's kick was charged down, but Bond saved magnificently. Pontardulais coatinued to press heavily, and were with difficulty kept out. The Lampeter defence was tried to its uttermost, but responded well. John Howells made a grand drop at goal but just missed. Lampeter forwards heeled out well and relieved. Play continued very fast, and many players were temporarily rendered hors de combat." College worked up smartly along the touch-line, but were carefully watched. Rob Jones got over, but was brought back for a knock-on, and immediately after Ponty got over in the corner after an evident breach of the same rule. The College played up well, but were unable to penetrate the home defence. Jack Evans ran in another try for Pontardulais, which was unconverted. The score hardly represented the game. Ponty were only superior in smartness, and took advantage of oppor- tunities better. Final score- Pontardulais, 1 goal, 2 tries. Lampeter College, ni.l
. PONTSAESON.
PONTSAESON. COMWKTITIYE MEETING. A very successful competive meeting was held at Pontsaeson Chapel on Friday evening, January 17tb. The chair was occupied by Mr David Morgan, Cross Hill. the ad- judicators being Mr T. Jones, Bryngalem, and Mr Hughes, C.M., Castell Flemish. The following is a list of the competitions.. with the names of the suc- cessful candidates :-Solo for boys under 13, 1, Lewis Lewis, Talglas; 2, J Lewis; recitation for children under 10, I. Johnnie G Williams; 2, Cissw Mary Williams, Post-office; solo for those over 4)0, -1 Atonement," 1, David Lewis, Rhiwlas uchaf; solo for girls under 13, 0 hapus awr," 1, Kate Lewis, Rbiwlas uchaf; 2, Sarah Lewis and Anne Jenkyns; 3, Mary Lewis, Talglas; solo for boys under 16, Yn curo," 1, Lewis Lewis, Talglas; 2, Jenkyn Lewis, Talglas, and Evan Davies, Pontsaeson; solo for girls under 16, Cawn fyn'd adref fory," 1, Sarah Lewis, Rhiwlas; 2, S M Jones, Henffordd Fach; recitation for children under 16, Y mae allwedd y clo yn dy logell dy hunan," 1, Mary Lewis, Rhiwlas; 2, Jane Williams, Post Office; baritone solo, "Y Cymro gwladgarol," 1 Johnnie Daniel Lewis, Talglas;, 2, D Lewis, Rhiwlas; tenor solo, Dafydd y gareg wen," 1, David Lewis; im. prbmptu reading, 1, Elizabeth Evans, Abertrinant; 2, William Lewis, Talglas. The remainder of the programme consisted of songs, recitations, duetts, etc., which went to make up a long but enjoyable evening. The meeting ended with the singing of programme consisted of songs, recitations, duetts, etc., which went to make up a long but enjoyable evening. The meeting ended with the singing of Hen Wlad fy Nhadau," the solo being taken by Mr J D Lew
CARDIGAN.
CARDIGAN. APPOINTMENT.—We understand that the Rev D J Evans, vicar of Cardigan, has been pleased to accept the chaplaincy of the Cardigan Volunteers, in succession to the Rev D H Davies, whe resigned the position some time ago. THE CHURCHES.—The benefice of Aberponh has been offered by the Bishop of St David's to the Rev Thomas Phillips, curate of Llandefaelogfacb, wlio has accepted it. The benefice is of the net value of Z120 a year, without a residence house. DEATH OF MR GRIFFITH GEORGE.—It is with regret that we have this week to chronicle the death of Mr Griffith George, Glanllynau, which sad event occurred on Sunday of last week. Deceased was greatly respected throughout the district. The funeral took place on Thursday the 23rd inst, and the cortege was the largest seen in Cardigan for some time. The place of interment wasBlaenwaun, St Dogmells. Deceased was 71 years of age. MAYORAL CHAIN.—The provision of a mayoral chain for Cardigan, it is safe to predict, will be a thing of the near future. There appears to have been many difficulties in the way, but they are judging from appearances, rapidly disappearing. The Mayor (Mr Arthur Clougher) is taking up the matter in earnest, and is being well supported in his efforts by surviving past mayors, and relatives of those deceased. A private meeting was called on Thursday of last week, where the matter was most thoroughly considered, and it is generally believed that the question can almost be looked upon within the range of things accomplished. BOROUGH POLICE COURf.-Held at the Council Chamber, Cardigan, on Monday, before the Mayor Mr Arthur Clougber (in the chair), Mr D Ivor Evans, and Mr 0 Beynon Evans.—P.C. D Davies summoned David Jones, Trefaesfach. Blaenportb, for being drunk while in charge of a horse and trap on the 11th inst.—Defendant did not appear.—P.C. Davies deposed that at 8 30 p.m. on the 11th inst he saw defendant drunk in charge of a horse and trap in Priory-street. Some friends took him back to Cardigan from Llechryd road. Witness took the horse and trap to the Angel yard and put the horse in the stable. About an hour and a half later de- fendant was driving home.—A fine of 5s and costs was imposed. A GROUNDLESS RUMOUR.—Considerable excite- ment was caused in Cardigan on Monday morning by a rumour being circulated throughout the town that a case of small-pox had been reported from the lower part of the town. A private meeting of the Town Council was held in the Council Chamber at 10 o'clock, when we believe the matter was fully discussed, but the representatives of the press were not admitted. Our correspondent was informed during the day, on excellent anthority, that there was absolutely no foundation in the rumour, and that there was no case of small-pox in the town. Notwithstanding this fact many persons were re- vaccinated on Monday afternoon and Tuesday morning, evidently believing in the old ad-age that prevention is better than cure." BALL.-Miss Ayli-ng gave her annual ball at the Shire Hall, Cardigan on Wednesday evening of last week, which proved a thorough and pronounced success. Some seventy to eighty guests put in an appearance, and dancing was merrily kept up from eight o'clock until 1 45 a.m. The room had been most tastefully decoratel with flags, burning, and evergreens, and excellent light refreshments were provided by Miss Ayling. The music was supplied by Miss Roberts, and gave every satisfaction. Amongst those present we noticed the Mayor and Mayoress (Mr Arthur Clougher and Miss Clougher) Mr J Land Mrs Stokes, the ex-Mayoress (Mrs D Ivor Evans), Mrs Davies and Miss Evans, Clare- mont; Mrs Davies, Stanley House; Miss Phillips, Bridge House; Mrs Nicholas, Metropolitan Bank; Mrs Richards. Heathfield; Miss Evans, Black Lion Hotel; Miss Gwladys Davies, Gordon-terrace; the Misses .Nellie and 6-wladys Stanley Davies, Mrs Sharp, Miss Gwen James, Gwalia House; the Misses Violet and Connie Daniel: Mr and Mrs J Daniel, High-street; Miss S Jones, St Mary's- streot; Miss Mabel Adey; Miss E Jones, Bridge- street; Miss Nicholas, Miss Cecil Richards, a num- ber of Miss Ayling's pupils. Mr R Havard, St Dog- mell's Mr E 0 Evan&, Lloyd's Bank Mr Griffith, N and P Bank Mr JT J Jones. Bridge-street; Mr J Lloyd,. Lloyd's Bknk; Mr D T James, Gwalia House; Mr W T N Gordon, Commercial Hotel; Mr ftrry Jones, Mr Egerton Jones, Miss M. Griffiths, Bridge-street, etc. GOLF CLUB,-An adjourned meeting was-held at the Council Chamber on Saturday afternoon of last week for the purpose of discussing the question of re-starting the golf club. They were present the Mayor (Mr Arthur Clougher),Col Howell,Pantgwyn; Captain W Picton Evans, Mr W James, Caemorgan; Mr D Ivor Evans, Mr J L Stokes, Dr Rees, Mr Jones, N. and P. Bank; Mr A Brigstocke, and Mr Edward Williams. On the proposition of Colonel Howell, seconded by Mr W James, the Mayor was voted to the chair. Mr W James said that be had been the secretary of the old club. He believed that they bad about LM: in hand, but they owed about £7 10s for rent. It was a matter for the syndicate to decide. Hia bad spoken to Mr Morgan Richardson and be thought: that they could do away with the old club, and that the syndicate would subscribe materially towards the new club providing they agreed to pay JS10 a year as rent. They bad been around the ground, and they were of opinion that excellent links could be formed near the Gwbera"Hotel. It might be possible to continue the old club, in which case they would have the rules already framed. He did not think that the new club would be put to any expense in taking over the old. Colonel Howell thougnt that it would be a matter of great convenience to have the final hole. near the Hotel at Gwbert. The Mayor was of opinion that the new clnb should not be re- sponsible for the liabilities of the old. Colonel Howell proposed that a new club be started. The proposition was seconded and carried. Mr Jones said that so far twenty-two had definitely promised to become members. Mr W James said that the old club charged an entrance fee of ZI Is Od for gentlemen, 10s 6d for ladies, and £2 2s Od for a family ticket. He would now propose that the entrance fee for gentlemen be 10s 6d, and 5s for ladies, and £1 Is for a family ticket. Mr Jones stated that some were prepared to give El Is as a donation. Mr W James' proposition was carried. Col Howell proposed that the name of the old club, The Tivyside Golf Club," be still ob. served. This was carried. The rules of the club were gone into in detail, and some altered. The following were appointed officers of the club:- President, Col Howell, proposed by Mr D Ivor Evans, and seconded by the Mayor; secretary, Mr Jones, N and P Bank, proposed by Mr A Brigstocke, and seconded by Captain W PicionEvans; captain, Mr W James, proposed by Mr D Ivor Evans, and seconded by Mr Edward Williams. The following were appointed on the committee:—Captain W Picton Evans, Mr D Ivor Evans, Mr J L Stokes, Dr Rees, Capt W P Pryse, Mr Edward Williams, and the Mayer. Vice-presidents: Mr Morgan. Richard- son, Col Picton Evans,. Mr A Brigstocke, and Mr Colby treasurer, Mr Griffith, N and P Bank. The president, on taking the chair,: said he thanked them most sincerely for electing him as president of the club. Anything that he oould do he would do, but he was afraid that they had a duffer for a golfer. It was eventually decided to ask Mr Finsell to come over and examine the course. THE MAYOR OF NEWPORT. PEM. At the Llwyngwair Arms, Newport (Pem.), on Wednesday in last week, a.meeting of the Corpora- tion was held, when Mr J Williams* draper, Cross House, was duly sworn in as Mayor, the office hav- ing become vacant through the recent death of Captain Meyrick. Mr Williams was nominated on the day of the late,Mayor's funeral, and, according to custom, afterwards approved; of and appointed by Sir Marteine Lloyd, liord Marcher. Born at Tymawr, Boncath, Pern. Mr Williams while still young went to serve his apprenticeship with his cousin, Mr David Rees, of Llandeloy, Pem. After- wards he spent 18 years in the employment of Messrs Greenish and Dawkins, of Haverfordwest, during twelve and a half of which he acted as local travellers In 1883",he opened his own business at Newport, where be has been very successful. He had served many years on the School Board, and is one of the most respected people in the place. In religion he is a Baptist.. BOARD OF GUARDIANS. The usual fortnightly meeting of the Cardigan Board of Guardians was held at the Board Room at the Workhouse, St Dogmells, on Thursday of last week,. Mr B. Rees, in the chair. There were also present—Mr Jonah Evans, Mr George Biddyr, Mk G. James, Mr T. H. Williams, Mr T. Colby, Mr Lewis Davies, and Mr T. Edwards, together with the Clerk (Mr IX Davies). Master's Rtport.—The Master reported that there were 64 inmates in the house as compared with 76 in the corresponding period last year. During the fortnight two paupers were admitted, and three discharged. No births, no deaths. Twenty-three tramps had visited the institution during the fort- night, as compared with 32 in the corresponding fortnight last year. Utiieviaf Officer's Report.-According to the reports of the relieving officers,the amount expended on out-door relief during the past fortnight was £113 6s Id; corresponding period last year, fLllS1 6s Od; decrease, L4 lgs lid. The number of out- door DauDers relieved for the fnrtnitrbt was AkX corresponding period last year, 468; decrease, 15. Amount in the relieving officers' hands, Baynes, F.7 10s Od Griffiths, £3 16s 4d. Adverse Balanm.-It was reported that there was a balance against the Union of £12 2s Od. Nem Bond.-The Clerk said that he produced a new bond for the treasurer, which was necessitated by the new arrangement in connection with the clerks at Lloyd's Bank receiving monies from the overseers. The bond was accepted Smmll Poo.-The Clerk also produced a circular from the Local Government Board setting forth I rules relating t.o the treatment of cases of small-pox occurring in the casual ward, and explaining bow they should be treated. All -^ppt^'aiion .-A communication wsw received from the Newport Union asking that Eliza Brice. formerly of William-street, then in the inhrmarv shouid be taken over bv the Board. It was decided that the application be refused. Ihe Hmpital-Tbe Clerk said that in f return for the £2 2s sent by the Board to the Swansea Hospital, be had received one letter for an in-patient. and seven letters for out-patients who could be treated free of charge Tacmnartwn. The Clerk With regard to the resolution recently passed by this Board Respecting the increased expenses of vaccination, out of 641 copies forwarded to the various Unions in the Kingdom, I have only received 130 replies-55 bnions have taken no action, 11 Unions allowed the matter to lie on the table. 40 adopted the reso- lution (including Southwark. West Ham, West- minster in the county of London, and most of the Unions in Wales) 6 Unions adjourned the con- sideration of the matter, and 7 approved of the reduction of fees but not the alteration in regard to the stations.
AHERFFR WD: ■
AHERFFR WD: ■ EXTERT AIXlIIET.-A very successful entertain- ment was given at the Board School on Friday evening week last. The chair was occupied by Mr Joseph Morgan, C.M. Long before the published time for commencement the room was filled to its limits. An interesting 'programme was gone through the chief item of which being :—Bardic address by Mr J Jenkins recitations by Misses Maggie Miles, Florrie Alford song by Mr E Davies duet, Betty Wyn fy Nghariad," Messrs J Jenkins and J Morgan recitation, Mr W Owen song, Y Deryn Pur,"Miss M E Jenkins; dialogue, Mr J Powell, and Miss S Powell; duet, Mr and Mrs Mathews, London; recitation, Mr G Benjamin trio, Mr J Jenkins and party song, I- Yr esgyd ar y traeth," Miss Maggie Richards recitation, Miss L M James song, The Longshoreman," Mr Went; recitation, Miss L Powell quartette, Mr E Morgan. and party song. Yr Eneth Ddall, Mr W B Jenkins recitation, Miss L Evans song, Mr W Evans; recitation, Mr J L Powel song," True till death," Mr Went, accompanied on the Fairy Bells; recitation, Miss M J Rowlands song, Pinacl Anrhydedd," Mr J D Jenkihs song, I Bias Gogerddan," Mr J Jenkins; song, Mrs Mathews. Several other items were also intro- duced. The Chairman thanked the English :friends who so kindly contributed to the programme and further mentioned the fact that Mr Went was a member of the Welsh Choir that visited the Paris Exhibition. His renderings during the evening were greatly enjoyed. The singing of the English and Welsh National anthems brought the meeting to a close.
ABERAYRON.
ABERAYRON. LITERARY AND DEBATING SOCIETY.-Tbe debate on the subject. That cheap printing is not beneficial to the community," which took place on Friday last, was the flattest listened to for many a long day. Mr C. J. Hughes, B.A., took the affirmative of the proposition as it stands, and Mr William Williams the negative. The speeches of the openers showed that they had given little thought to the subject and they expressed what they had to say in a weak manner, their speeches occupying together about ten minutes. The other speakers were:—On the affirmative, Miss Scott and Mr David Williams; and on the negative, Mr Dew- hurst, Mr Seex, Mr E. Lima Jones, the President, Mr Tom Davies, Mr Occie Davies, Mr Lee Davies, and Miss Olive Jones. As was naturally to be expected after the feeble opening speeches, all the various speakers showed up poorly. The debate lacked the enthusiasm which generally charac- terises the proceedings of this Society. READING ROOM.— Verily it is no wonder that the Reading Room does not pay its way. It is every evening filled with a crowd of rowdy boys, whose conduct at their games of draughts and chess is hardly conformable to the rules which one might expect to find adhere4 to at a reading room as such. For several days recently several of the papers, notably the "South Wales Daily News," have been removed from the table by somebody. COUNTY SCHOOL.—This week the number of pupils has gone up higher again. The entertain- ment arranged by Miss Scott and Mr Williams for the benefit of the library funds will come off this day fortnight. It will consist of three parts:— Christy Minstrels, Mrs Jarley's waxworks, and a laughable farce entitled, My Turn Next." The entertainment will thus provide a great variety of good things, each section being of an^exceptionally taking character. About twenty of the school- boys will form the troupe of Christy Minstrels. BRITISH SCHOOL.—Miss Gretta Rees has passed her third year's pupil-teachership examinations, obtaining the mark "well." Miss Elizabeth Davies, Gwalia House, also another of the staff has com- pleted her first year creditably. THE TOWN LIGHTS.—The authorities of Aber- ayron are nothing if they are not promoters of education, and that of the highest type, especially scientific and technical education. The truth oi this statement may not be apparent at first, but if one looks into the root, into the cause as it were, of various curious customs prevailing in our town, one has to admit the truth of this assertion. For instance, upon first aquaintance with the town, the stranger cannot understand, and, therefore, as usual in such cases, misunderstands, why it is that in the case of the town-lights, the lamps should be all lit when the moon is at its full, but that when the moon is wholly hidden there should be no lighting of the lamps at all. But the truth has suddenly flashed out, even as an inspiration comes at times. The new theory is this :—The lamps are lit when the moon waxeth strong so that we may have light whereby we may carefully study the, moon, and the starry firmament on high, thus promoting the use- ful and instructive study of astronomy. Again when the moon is not seen, what is the need for lamps? For the proper study of astronomy and lunonomy one must be able to see the objects studied. Also a perfectly dark night is conductive to the making of poets, and to the forming of the heroij strain in men. Who, after these, explana- tions of one of the misunderstood—and this is only one-actions of our town authorities, will say that they—the authorities, not the actions-are not actuated by the highest regard for the public welfare and progress ?
. ABERDOVEY.
ABERDOVEY. AMBULANCE CLASSES.—For the present these classes are at a standstill, owing to the half- hearted attendance of a majority of the members. If the members are desirous of continuing these useful and instructive lectures, so ably given by Dr Jackson, will they kindly intimate their intention to attend regularly to the honorary secretary, Mr Owain Jones, chemist, in the course of the next day or two. If no effort is made by the mem- bers to maintain these classes they must inevitably fall through. TEMPERANCE.-Last Sunday evening's temper- ance meeting, held as usual in the Assembly Rooms, was presided over by Mr John Pugh. Addresses were delivered by Mr John Lumley, Church-street, and the Rev Hugh Ellis, Maentwrog. On the pro- position of Mr John Lumley, Glandwr, seconded by Mr David Hughes, a vote of condolence was unanimously passed with Mr E.L. Rowlands, Liver- pool House, who that morning had received the sad news of his brother's death in India, of which further particulars will be found below. Mr John Owen, Celtic House, has been appointed chairman for the ensuing month. GIFT OF BOOKS.—Mr Joha Lumley, secretary of the Aberdovey Temperance Society, has this week received from Mr A. E. Eccles, Chorley, a box con- taining a large assortment of valuable temperance and poetry books, lectures, magazines and pamphlets. The Society could not do better than present the books suitable for the shelves of the library to the Literary Institute, where they would be carefully looked after, and would also be easily accessible. We are glad to learn that the splendid selection of books recently presented to the Library by the Temperance Society are in great demand by the members. UNITED DEBATING SOCIETY.—Last Thursday evening, in the Lower room of the Institute, a most interesting and instructive debate was opened by Corpl. JS. Evans and Mr Evan Roberts. Bethel House, as to which power was the more essential to the British Empire—the Army or the Navy. The fowner was championed by Curpl J Evans, whilst the Navy found a very able supporter in Mr Evan Roberts. Mr E L Rowlands presided over a very full house, and the papers of both openers were listened to with rapt attention by all. The claims of tfie Army to be the power most worthy of retention for the maintenane-dprotection of the British Empire were well put forward by Corpl J. Evans in his opening paper, but he was rather weak in his reply at the close of the debate. Mr Evan Roberts at much length recapitulated the splendid deeds of Nelson, Drake, and Howard, and endeavoured by taking into consideration the insular position of Great Britain as the Mother of the British Empire, to uphold the claims of the Navy as the more indispeasable of the two powers. Dis- cusion free and full followed the reading of the papers, and many members, too numerous to men- tion individually, took part. Such apparent impossibilities as aerial warships were mooted, but the supporters of the Nevy were not to be shaken in their faith, and, when put to the vote, gained a majority of about seven. This very successful meeting, which is but one of the many that have preceded it and will succeed it, was brought to a close with the passing of a very hearty vote of thanks to the two members who had gone to soch pains to plepare suoh an intellectual treat for aU who were iavouied to bear them. To-night the aifrcussicn will be Wlicb is the wore enemy of Society—the drunkard or the miser ?v A very interesting meeting can be confidently antic cipated. L DEATH OF LIEUT. KOVLAXDS. On the 5tb instant at the beautiful home of Mr Marsland, Bombay, the dtath took place of Lieut. J A Rowlands, the much beloved brother of Mr E L Rowlands. Liverpool House, Aberdovey. Lieu- tenant Rowlands was recently the quarter master of the large Boer prisoners' camp at Diyatalawa, Ceylon, but on the advice of his medical officer, had obtained a month's leave of absence to go and re- cruit his health by means of a sea-voyage to Bom- bay. While staying here be was attacked by a. malignant form of the malarial fever, and died in about six days. He was a native of Llanbrynmair, and about eighteen years ago enlisted in the Queen's service. By dint of an exemplary life, and assiduous attention to duty he rose from the ranks and obtained a commission. His promotion of late years has been rapid, and a proof was given of his trustworthiness and the great esteem in which he was held, by his being chosen to the onerous post of Quartermasterat the Boer prisoners' camp, Ceylon. He was well known and his character greatly admired by all in Aberdovey. where he spent most of his furlough during his periodical visits to this country. Though only thirty-seven years of age, he had within a short period completed his twenty-one years service in India, and had expressed his in- tention of coming home to stay after thebreaking up of the prisoners' camp. But" my ways are not your ways." was whispered in his ear by God's messen- ger, and he was called suddenly to his eternal home. We understand that if called upon to die in India, he had expressed a wish to die at Mr Marsn- land's house, and Providence granted him his wish. He was a true son of the Empire, and one of Nature's own gentlemen. Great sympathy is ex- pressed with his brother, Mr E L Rowlands, iu his great bereavement, who is himself one of our most kind-hearted fellow-townsmen. Most sincere sympathy has also been shown to his widowed mother, and sister at Llanbrynmair.
I DOLGELLEY.
I DOLGELLEY. BOARD OF GUARDIANS. The orderly meeting of the Board of Guardians was held at the County Hall, Dolgelley, on Satur- day last. Present.—Messrs Cadwaladr Roberts (chairman), Ellis Evans, John Roberts, Morris Evans, J Owen, Ellis Pugh Jones. Richard Jones, David Tudor, M G Williams, J R Jones, Meyrick Roberts, Robert Hughes, Howell Pugh, Owen Jones, Hugh Jones, James Lewis, D E Davies. Hugh. Evans, John Evans, Edward Williams, J Evans, Mrs ChidLaw Roberts and Mrs Hughes. CONTRIBUTIONS. It was stated that the amount of instalments due by the different parishes, and payable on January 25th was £ 957, of which L681 was outstanding. The amount of cheques drawn for payment that day was L1401 7s 9d. OUT-RELIEF. A large number of relief cases were considered, and Mr Hugh Evans reported on the over-drawing district. The report was confined. APPLICATION. An application for an increase of salary by the orkhúuse Master and Matron was submitted. The present salary is £50 10s. POOR LAW CONFERENCE. The matters submitted from the Poor Law Con- ference were referred to a committee, which was requested to bring forward a report. VOTE OF SYMPATHY. A vote of sympathy was passed with the Clerk of the Board (Mr W R Davies) in his illness.
LLAN BAD &RN FAWR.
LLAN BAD &RN FAWR. SCHOOL BOARD ELECTION. The nomination of candidates for the triennial election of School Board for the parish of Llanbad- arn Fawr took place last week. Mr H G Attwood being the returning officer. The following nomina- tions were received:— Richard Roberts, Padarn House. Benjamin Jones, Pendre Fawr. Henry Griffiths, 5, Padarn-terrace. -Richard Edwards, Parcyronen. Morgan D Williams, Quebec-road. William Richards, Cefnhendre Farm. John Roberts, Lluest Farm. Evan Hughes, Brynamlwg Farm. Hugh Hughes, Glynbadarn. John J. Bonsall, Fronfraith. Edward Evans Jones, Tanyfynwent. Thomas Richards, Pendre, Pwllhobi. *Denotes old members. Since the foregoing nominations were received. Major Bonsall, Mr Evan Hughes, Mr Benjamin Jones, and Mr Thomas Richards have withdrawn. There are thus eight candidates for the seven seats. The election takes place on Saturday next.
DEVIL'S BRIDGE.
DEVIL'S BRIDGE. CO-OPERATION.—A movement is on foot with the farmers of this district to form a co-operation society, and it is understood that a meeting for that purpose will be held shortly at Havod school- room or some other convenient meeting place.
Berth, near Tregaron.
Berth, near Tregaron. PLOUGHING MATCH.—The young farmers of tba- neighbourhood, have, of late, taken great interest in ploughing matcnes. A number of them gathered together at Llwyngefys last Friday week, when after a long discussion it was unanimously decided to have a ploughing match at Llwyngefys. The following officials were duly elected:—Mr Thomas Jones, Tyncae, was appointed chairman, and Mr Dan Jones, Broncapel, as treasurer, while Mr John Williams, junior, Pontgaramddwr, was appointed to perform the secretarial work. It was decided too that a silver cup and a silver medal be offered as prizes. TEMPERANCE.—On Friday night week a temper- ance meeting was held at the above chapel, under the presidency of Mr John Williams, junior, Pont- argamddwr. The attendance was very good. Mr Williams said that he was very glad to see so many of the young and old people present. rhis showed that the temperance cause was improving in the neighbourhood, and it also showed that they were willing to give a helping hand to battle the terrible traffic in strong drink. The following programme was gone through, and was much appreciated by all present. Recitation, Evan Edwards, Tyncelyn recitation, Dan Jones, Rhydygelli; solo, Mary Davies, Esgermaen; address, David Rowland,, Refelfach; dialogue, Mary Davies, Esgermaen, and Annie Jones, Rhydygelli: competition, tonic solfa. test, prize awarded to Mary Davies, EsgermiLm. A special prize was given to the three competitors by Mr John Williams, senior, Pontargamddwr. Recitation, Dan Rees, Tynant; address, The necessity of supporting the Temperance cause," Rees James Jones, Maesglas recitation, Jane Jones, Llwyngwinen; duett, Mrs R. A. Hughes, Castell, and Mary Davies, Esgermaen: address* Lessons from the Bible on Temperance," David Davies, Penllain; recitation, Tom Edwards, County Schoot, Tregaron; octette party, under the leader- ship of Mrs R. A. Hughes, Castell; quintette party, under the leadership of Mary Davies, Esgermaen. Mr W Davies, Esgermaen, and Miss E. Williams, Pontargamddwr, were appointed to draw up a pro-- gramme for the next meeting. At this point W Williams, the chairman, said that the time had, come to change officers for the ensuing year. After a short discussion it wasanani mously decided tW, Mr Stephen Jones, Maesglas, should be the chair-, man, and that Miss Annie M. Richards, be re-elected. secretary. Mr Williams, on giving up his seat as chairman, thanked all for the kindness they had shown him during his term of office. He hopod that they had gained some benefit from the meefrx ings; as for himself be was pleased to say that he had.
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MAESYCRUGIAU. FIRE.—A somewhat serious fire occurred at the Manor Hall, Maesycrugiau, on Tuesday evening last, when some outbuildings were burnt to the ground, the property of Sir C. C. Mansell, Bart. The fire was first discovered about eight o'clock in the evening by some of the servants, and it W had suoh a strong hold that it was impossibie to ex- tinguish it, there being no water at hand, and the number of bands were scarce. The buildings were of stone built, and of good appearance. Is the upper store-room some valuable old books were kept, aud all these were burnt to ashes, together with a quantity rot hay and old furniture. The origin of the fire is yet unknown, and the low is aoma of the hooks were very nut.