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Z,- - ABERYSTWYTH
Z,- ABERYSTWYTH TABERNACLE C.M. CHURCH.—At the close of *h<> service on Sunday evening a letter was read from the Bev B. J. Bees, M.A of Cardiff, declining Tthe invitation to become pastor to the church in aauccessi.n to the Bev T. Levi, who recently usigned. CLEARANCE SALE.Mr Rowland Morgan, London Heuse Great Darkgate-street, announces, in our advertising columns, his great annual clearance sale, which will last for one month only. Great bargains are promised in drapery, furnishing, and ready- m^WONAL.—An American journal just to hand states that Miss Lilian Morgan, daughter of Mr John Morgan, J.r., of tbe Larches, who is on a tour iu the United States with Mr Charles Hawtrey's i -_rlflA onthnsiastic reception at Vo., nas oeIl aftuiucu aw New York and elsewhere, her singiug being highly appreciated by the large audiences. „ P.O. FREAKS.—The "Birmingham Daily Gazette declares that the following notice is affixed to a letter-box in an Irish village Letters that are too late for the next post may be posted here. This is about on a par with some of the notices on the Aberystwyth pillar boxes. THB RADICAL CLUB.-An interesting discussion took place at the weekly meeting of the Debating Society of the Radical Club on Friday evening last, «n the subject That local elections should not be fought on party lines." The debate was opened in the affirmative by Mr G. E, Parry, and in the negative by Mr T. G. Jones. Several of the mem- bers afterwards continued the discussion. PERSONAL.-The Rev Dr Joseph Angus, the oldest living Baptist minister save one. has just celebrated his 86th birthday. He is in good health and has so far stood the winter well. Dr Angus was president of the Baptist Imion as far back as 1365 and for 35 years he was Principal of Stepney (later know as Regent's Park) College, Lo"d^p Professor Angus of the U.C.W. is a son of _4.1 hlø n,t()r. EARLY CLOSING ASSOCIATION.—The annual meeting of this Association was held on Thursday evening last at the New Market Hall. Mr W. Edwards presiding. The balance sheet for last year was presented, and showed a substantial balance in hand. Mr J. C. Rea was elected presi- dent for the ensuing year, and Mr D. Charles Edwards vice-president. Mr Gordon Bickerstdff was re-elected treasurer, and Mr Llew. Thomas and Mr E. Rees hon sees. The following were elected on the committee:—Miss Cole Miss Davies, Miss Williams, Miss Ellis, Messrs W. Edwards, Griffith Ellis. D. H. Pugh, D. Sylvanus Edwards, R. Benbow, D. E. Jones, J. Williams, and D. H. Mason. It was decided that a social be held in ,(" ";TnO nøvt. connection with tne Association suui* — month.—Votes of thanks of the retiring officers ended the meeting. CYCLING CLUB.—The annual meeting of the Cycling Club was held on Friday last at the New Market Hall, when there was a good attendance of members. Mr W E Edwards was voted to the Chair. The balance sheet was adopted, showing a favourable balance at the bank of P,56 7s 4cl.-The following were the officers elected for the suing year :-President, his Worship the Mayor (Mr R J Jones) vice-presidents, Messrs H E Wheatley, D C Roberts, R Peake, T J Waddingham, I H Edwards, W H Hollier, Cbiet Uonstame nowei Evans, W L Knight, T E Salmon, P Lobb, D M Davies, Dr Abraham Thomas, A J Hughes, W P Owen, J T Davies, J Gibson, Captain Harford, Cptain G F Roberts, Captain Mathias, and Lieu- '.enants Morgan and Rea. Mr T H Edwards was appointed captain, Mr J. A. Bevan vice-captain, Mr J Purton re-elected hon treasurer, and Mr J E Evans re-elected hon. sec. Messrs J A Evans and D C Edwards were appointed N.C.U. delegates, and Messrs A McKay and T Davies buglers. The following were elected on the committee :-Messrs W E Edwards. James Rees, Alban Lewis, J Griffiths DMHamar, D C Edwards, H Humphreys, D M Lewis, R Hugbes, and E G Piears.—A suggestion was made as to the desirability of holding a brass band contest in connection with. the sports, and the matter was referred to the general committee. The question of offering additional prizes in the cup race was also discussed, but this matter was also left to the committee. Votes of thanks were accorded the retiring officers and committee, special mention being made of the services of the hon. sec. (Mr J E. Evans), to whose energy the success of the Ulub is largely nue. WESTERN SEA FISHERIES.—The supenntend- ent's report for the quarter ending 31st December i states that the statistics of the value of fish landed direct from the fishing grounds at the ports in the district where statistics are taken show a total increase of £6.657 in the past year over the pre- ceding year. The increase, no doubt, would have been larger but for the boisterous weather at the end of the year and the decrease caused by the migration of the haddc from this coast. The decrease in the value of these fish was £ 18,268. A slight increase is shown in the value of plaice, viz. 91,732; and in the takes of soles the increased value is £ 13,721. The shrimpers have done fairly well when able to get out. Line fishing for codling has been fairly successful, but long-line fishing for cod has been a failure, although little of it has been attempted owing to the weather. Line fishing for whiting off Aberystwyth has been good, There has been very little stake-net fishing of any -kiricii during the quarter. The herring fishery has not been so good, except in the Pwllbeli district, where large numbers at times were taken-some beats landing 20,000 at a time but the prices were low. Excepting at Conway, the quantity of mussels taken from the beds in Wales has not been quite as large as last year, but at Conway the fishing has been quite as good, if not better The quantity taken from the Mersey and West Hoyle beds has been rather poor. On most of the Mersey beds cockles have not boen numerous, but on Taylors Bank, where the new bed lies, the cockles are now very large, and from two to three bags per man per tide can be eathered. GOOD TEMPLARS.-The weekly meeting ot the Ystwyth Lodge of Good Templars was held at the Progress Hall, Mill-street, last Friday. In the absence of the Chief Templar (Mr D M Jones), Mr Rees Edwards, U.C.W., presided. There was a good attendance, and four new members were enrolled. The following programme was gone through :-Solo, Hen Feibl mawr fy Mam,' Miss Thomas. Waun recitation, I Ansierwydd Bywyd,' Miss M Thomas; solo, The lads in navy blue,' Mr David Davies (encored) solo, Mr D M Davies, U.C.W.; recita- tion, Trwydded i beth,' Miss Sarah Williams; solo, 4 Golomen Wen,' Mr ETojnley Evans. A competition was held for the best impromptu speech on the subject, 'Your own history till you were sixteen years of age,' There were seven competitors, and the prize was awarded to Miss Mary Hughes. Addresses were given by Mr D M Davies, U.C.W., Mr David Thomas, and Mr David Evans. Mr David W<' Evans also reminded the Lodge that the next meet- I ing would be the last for the present quarter, and K that its officers for the next quarter would have to t be selected. » PLASCRUG.—A resident says that the road under the Cemetery is in such a wretched condition that I* it is quite impassable, and the need of a sidepath- -however tiny-was never more apparent than t: during the past few days. Scores of people have | had to turn back during the past few weeks at the end of Plascrug owing to the muddy state of this bit of a road, and it it strange that when thousands of pounds are spent on speculative schemes, that a small pittance of money and thought cannot be devoted to the decent maintenance of this favourite and much-frequented bye-road. FIRE ALARMS.—It will be welcome news to many that the hooter will shortly be done away with for summoning the Fire Brigade and that the Corpora- tion are about introducing a system of electric alarm gongs instead. Three gongs, each in com- munication with the Police Station, will be put up in different districts at the houses of members of the Brigade,and each of the three, when summoned, will have to call the other members of the Brigade I in his particular district. This is the method adopted in large towns, and has the advantage of not only being more effective in summoning the i members, but also avoids the bringing together of fe a large orowd. I THE LATE MR DAVID HUGHES.—The remains of the late Mr David Hughes, Queen's-road, whose death was announced in our last issue, were brought a by rail from Conway to Aberystwyth or Friday for |L interment A large number of friends and ? relatives of th. departed met the body at the Station and joined the funeral procession to the Cemetery. During the service at Shiloh on Sun- day evening the pastor, the Rev T. E. Roberts, made < touching references to the debased, who had been connected with the church for many years, and had taken a leading part in the singing and had acted as precentor for a long period. At the close of the service Miss Humphreys, the organist for the day, played the Dead March in memoriam. PENRHYN QUARRYMEN.—Last week two of the Penrhyn quarrymen paid a visit to the town seeking aid on behalf of the wives and families of the men who have been out of work for many months owing to the dispute with Lord Penrhyn. The deputation waited upon several of the leading Dublic men and tradesmen of the town, and were in all cases kindly received. In all, a substantial sum was collected by this private canvass. On Friday evening the J deputation visited the Radical Club where one of the men delivered a short address. He explained that their mission was on behalf of the women and children, a large number of whom were destitute and suffered considerably. Many children had to go to school breakfastless every morning, and what- ever the merits of the dispute between master and men, he appealed that the sufferings of the children should be alleviated as far as possible. The men were informed that there was a paper in the town which bolstered Lord Penrhyn, and, in reply, they said they had not seen the paper referred to, and it was not known in the quarrying districts of North Wales. A collection was taken amongst the members, which realised the sum of El 3s,and this was handed to the deputation. i ISOLATION* HOSPITAL.—The Town Council have for some time been pressing on with the scheme for the provision of a modern isolation hospital. So far however, they have not succeeded in securing a suitable site. But they are hopeful of overcoming thTHEFFINEW SPROMENADE.-There is a strolg ■nublic feeling in the town that too much oi the old castle ground is being taken away in the construe- tion of the new promenade. It is now eviden^ that the line of the wall from the Camera Obscure to the College will take away a large amount ot LfanaiS that «.»W be filled. Itis hoped that it is not yet too late to make it possible to deviate from the .original plan, and not only save much land but even add to the present grounds. _t!f,,1 SL MARY'S CHURCH SOIREE. A soiree organised by the members of St Marjs, Church, was held at the Buarth Hall on ednes- day evening in last week. The Ven Archdeacon Protheroe presided. The following ladies presided at the tables, Miss Thomas, 11, M^e'^erra^' Mrs Jones. Havelock Villa; Mrs Gwilym, Mrs Morris, Miss S Williams, Misses Evans, George- street Miss Daniel, High-street; Miss Thomas, Penmaesglas-road Miss Evans, Alexandra-road Mrs Jones, North-road Miss Davies, P.-1-et, the Misses Williams. South-road Mi Ls..n», Great Darkgate.street; Miss Lewis, Gray's Inn- road, and others. An excellent musical programme had been prepared, which was sustained by Mr Quayle U.C.W., Mr Davies, Miss ^"Tl^HuXe? E Davies, J C Davies, J J Davies, J E Hughes, Miss Tredwell, Miss Protheroe, Miss Helena Jones, anc the St Mary's Male Voica Party. Miss Rea was the accompanist. The pryceeds were in aid of the Snuday School, and the result is very satisfac- FIRES.—Early on Thursday morning last a fire was discovered in the harness-room of the Belle Vue Hotel. It bad evidently been smouldering all I night. A considerable quantity of harness was de- i stroyed. but the building was not greatly damaged, » The outbreak was extinguished with a few buckets of water.-Mr Longleys refreshment rooms, Pier- street. was also the scene of an outbreak late on Monday night. The fire is supposed to have originated in the chimney, and then to have spread I to the flooring. Fortunately, it was discovered before it had got a fair hold, and was subdued with but very little damage having been done. EXCURSION-The M. & M. Railway Company announce a cheap excursion to lJarOln on DAVUIU-JT next for the International football match, Nales v. Scotland. Tickets at excursion rates: will also be issued to Llanelly, Swansea, Neath, and Bridgend. ACCIDENT —A severe accident befell Mrs Wil- liams, Elerch Vicarage, on Wednesday evening in last week. She was alighting at Aberystwyth Station, from the M. and M. train, when her foot turned, and she fell on to the platform. It was afterwards found that she had sustained a fracture of the leg above the ankle. Mrs Williams was ac. companiad by her husband, who immediately sum- moned Dr Harries, who attended to the "\]ured lady. She was afterwards |removed to a friend s house In the town. SALE OF PROPERTY.—On Wednesday two slangs of land known as Dolfawr and Caellwyndu in the parish of Llanbadarn fawr, and situate near the village, were sold by auction by Mr R K Jenkins to Mr David Davies, of Llanbadarn, for £ 505. A BUILDER'S BANKRUPTCY. A public examination into the affairs of John Williams, builder, Llantwit House, Stanley-road, Aberystwyth, who bad failed bis' petition in bank- ruptcy was conducted by Mr -Thomas Thomas (official receiver) at the Tøwn Halon Thursday. Mr A J Hughes appeared for the bankrupt. Gross liabilities were put down at 255-8s lid, of which ZK I 7s 4d were unsecured. The assets were es- timated to produce Z107 18s 5d,leaving a deficiency of L146 8s lid. Debtbr attributed his failure to losses sustained on contracts taken by him for building two villas in North-road and on account of miscalculations, a sudden advance in wages, and an unexpected charge made by the Town Council for sand from the beach. He commenced business as builder and contractor at Aberystwyth in 1884 without any capital.—The Official Receiver in his notice to creditors, stated the books of account were very def ictive, and offered but little informa- tion with regard to bankrupt's affairs. A bill of sale for £70 was given by the bankrupt to a local auctioneer in 1897 upon the household funiture and build:ng plant, which the debtor said was invalid. A portion of the household furniture of the value of £21 19s 9d was claimed by bankrupt's wife, as hav- ing been given to her by her relatives on her mar- riage in July, 1836. Another portion of the value of L15 17s 9d was held under an hiring agreement. The bankrupt'had not lodged particulars of his de- ficiency.-The debtor, examined by the Official j Receiver, said be started business without capital -1 .a..L -n._4- in 1892, and not in liXW as siasea in wie suttewcui, sent out to creditors. Owing to want of capital all his contracts after that were profitless, and it was the merchants of the town who got the benefit through giving him long credit. He admitted carelessness in keeping his accounts. He only kept a day book and a ledger, which were posted up by a man-who came in occasionally to do the work for him The amount of the contracts for building the too villas in North-road was £ 1200, and accord- ing to the estimate delivered to the Official Receiver, the amount expended was £1530. Asked what experience he had had in making out specifications, for contracts, debtor replied that his only experience was that of a practical workman, but another man made up the estimate for the con- tract in North-road. This man was a clerk with a local timber merchant. He found he had made a mistake in his calculations when the work was half completed. Since 1897 he had been able to reduce a lot of debt due by him through working it off, thought his pos: ion worse now than in 1897. He gave a bill of sale to Mr J E James, auctioneer, for iE65, and though he did not actually handle the money, it was handed to Mr J J James, solicitor, who used it to satisfy pressing creditors at the time.—The examination was closed. WILL IT BE DONE? SIR,—It is much to be regretted on many grounds that the Corporation do not undertake the work of effecting some improvement on the site of the old tenement at Plascrug. The present condi- tion of this place- is simply shocking-the whole of that om picturesque spot is being rapidly turned into a huge unsightly kitchen-midden —and this at the principal entrance to the town by rail. With but little expense this spot could be converted into one of such charm and beauty that would delight the eye of all who beheld it. A lodge for one »of the Corporation officials-say water in- spector-or a small villa could be put up here with advantage in the place of the present hovels and shanties, and the erags could be clothed with ivy and the surrounding grounds beautified by being laid out. Would not this be much better than to allow this old ph,ce to remain—or rather to go from bad to worse. But who will take the matter up at the Council and get it done ? 6 Cms. PROPOSED VISIT OF THE PRINCE OF WALES. SIR, -I am glad to find that our worthy Mayor is manifesting such keen interest in the forthcoming visit of the Prince of Wales to the Principality, and I feel sure that if the privilege of welcoming the Royal guests will not fall to the lot of Aber- ystwyth this time again, it will not be through lack of effort and zeal on the part of our Mayor. Even if His Royal Highness will, in accordance to the decesion of the University Court, go to Car- diff or any other place, Aberystwyth need not be deprived of participating in some degree in wel- coming the Royal Party. In this connection I feel sure that Sir James Szlumper could lend a local committee invaluable services, and that the kind influences of the noble Dowager Marchioness of Londonderrry would again be forthcoming and stand us in good stead now as before there need be no doubt. RESIDENT, PETTY SESSIONS. The weekly Petty Sessions were held at the Town Hall on Wednesday, before Messrs R. J. Jones (mayor), C. M. Williams, George Davis, and John Morgan. CHIMNEY AFIRE. Mary Sweeney, St James'-square, Aberystwyth, widow, was charged by Mr Rees Jones, borough sur- veyor, with allowing the chimney of her house to be on- fire.-A fine of Is was imposed. ASSAULT ON A GIRL. Three lads, George Roberts, Penglaise-terrace David John Jones, Penglaise-road and Jenkin David Davies, Spring Gardens, Trefechan, were charged with assaulting a girl named Catherine Mary Morgan, Rallt, Aberystwyth, on the 19th inst.—Mr W. P. Owen appeared for the prosecution, and Mr T. J. Samuel represented the defendant Davies.—Com- plainant, who was supported in her evidence by her two sisters, alleged that fifteen, twenty, or more boys assaulted her on the Felinymor road between 8 and 9-30 on Sunday night, the 19th inst.—Defend- ants, in their evidence, denied that they were near Felinymor road at the time stated, but admitted that they were with some fifteen or twenty lads on Plas crug on Sunday night. Complainant was also there and she was assaulted by some other lads, but not by them.—Several witnesses were examined and the case occupied a considerable time.—The Bench ordered the defendants to pay the costs and adjourned the case for a week so that they might produce satis- factory sureties for their good conduct for the next six months. EJECTMENT. Mr John Morgan, the Larches (who was represented by Mr Stanley Griffith Jones, instructed by Mr A. J. Hughes), applied for an ejectment order against Edward Edwards, Northgate-street.-Mr T. J, Samuel, who appeared for Edwards, contended that the notice to quit had expired either on the 10th or 12th May, 1901, and that Mr Morgan, by accepting payment of rent since then, had waived his notice to quit.—Inas- j 'much as the notice to quit had been issued from the I Clerk's office, the Clerk suggested to the magistrates that they should have the opinion of some indepen- dent solicitor on the wording of the same.-The 11 magistrates agreed and the case was adjourned pend- ing the receipt of that opinion.—Mr Samuel applied for a case to be stated to the High Court if the deci- sion went against him, and this was granted.
.. The Small-pox Scare.
The Small-pox Scare. Reports from all parts of the district show that steps are being taken to prevent the introduction and the spread of this malign scourge. The timely and eloquent exhortation of Dr Walker,the mayor of Lam- peter, has been, we understand, very widely read, and it is universally considered to have been one of the best utterances on the subject from other points of view than the civic only. It was reported in the Cardiff papers last week that a female farm servant, 30 years of age, employed at a place called Eglwys Fach, near Glandovey, had been attacked by small- pox. This report, however, is not true. The report has probably originated at the meeting of Machyn- lleth Rural District Council, where it was reported that a mild case supposed to be chicken-pox had been notified. Precautionary measures are being taken at Cardigan, Lampeter, Tregaron, and other places. Fifty-eight fresh cases ot small-pox occurrea in London on Sunday, compared with fifty-three on Monday. Twenty-six of these new cases came from Stepney. The Registrar General, in his weekly return issued last night, states that the deaths from small-pox in London last week num- bered 34, as against 55, 45, and 28 in the three pre- ceding weeks. A table is appended, in which the deaths from small-pox in London, registered from the beginning of the present epidemic down to the 11th January, are classified in minute detail, as re- gards vaccination. This table, says the Registrar General, shows that out of those children and young persons under twenty years of age in the population of London who were not protected by vaccination, 100 have recently died of small-pox, whilst only four deaths have occurred among those of the same ages, who were ascertained to have been vaccinated in infancy. There are also five cases in which the evidence was insufficient to warrant a definite statement as to vaccination. At ages over twenty years there were 30 deaths of per- sons admittedly unvaccinated, 126 of persons vac- cinated in infancy, but not revaccinated, and three who bad been revaccinated. In all these three cases, revaccination had taken place more than ten years ago. and in two of them it is uncertain whether the operation was successful. There are also 32 cases in which the facts as to vaccination could not be definitely ascertained. In 24 cases statements were made to the effect that the per- sons had been vaccinated, but in none of them was it claimed that they had been revaccinated. A young collier, who visited London a fortnight ago, was on Tuesday removed from the colliery village of Duffryn, Merthyr Tydvil, suffering from small-pox. At Aberystwyth the Corporation have taken the precaution to have the old isolation hospital at Penro, beyond the river Ystwyth, put in order to cope with any cases that may be imported into that town.
TREGARON.
TREGARON. THE CO-OPERATIVE SOCIETY.—A valuable pure-bred boar has been secured by the Agricultural Co-operative Society of this district. THE PROPOSED DISTRICT NURSE. Sir, The suggestion to have a district nurse for Tregaron is an excellent one in every respect. I know of no place that would benefit more by the introduction of such an institution. I would suggest that a small but representative committee be formed to bring it about, and I trust the Guardians will give the movement every support they can.- WELL-WISHER. AUCTIONEERING.—As will be seen by our adver- tising columns, Mr David T. Davies, of Pantybeudy Hall, announces that he has commenced business as an auctioneer, etc. Mr Davies, who fs well- known in the district, will, no doubt, command general support in his new undertaking. PETTY SESSIONS. The monthly Sessions were held at the Town Hall on Tuesday. The presiding magistrates were Mr D. J. Williams, Dr E. Lloyd, Mr Thomas Davies, Rev T. R. Davies, MrWm Jones, and Dr J. Morgan. Non-maintenance. —Peter Davies collier, Llwynpia, was summoned by Mr M. Morgan, collector of poor rates, with neglecting to maintain his wife and family, who became chargeable to the common fund of the Tregaron Union on the 22nd September last.- The case was withdrawn, as neither party put in an appearance. Education.—Mary Evans, Penllyn, Tregaron, was summoned by Mr H. W. Jones, school attendance officer, with neglecting to cause her child J. D. Evans to attend school. Mr Jones said that since the last adjournment, the school had been open 31 times, but "je child had only attended 14 times. A fine of 5s _1_]:_ -¿.- !1 ncludmg costs, was imposect. Dog without a licence.—Eleanor Jones, Penllwyn, Bettws Leiki, was charged by Mr H. R. Roberts, excise officer, with keeping a dog without a licence.— This case was heard at the last sessions. The case was proved, and there being previous convictions, the minimum fine was 25s. The Bench, however, made a recommendation that the cxcise officer should communicate with the Commissioners of the Inland Revenue to reduce the fine to one of 5s and costs.—Mr Cruickshank, Aberystwyth, said that he had communicated with the Commissioners who allowed the fine to be reduced to 7s 6d and costs, and Mrs Jones would also be given a license for that amount. He afterwards communicated with Mrs Jones stating the decision of the Commissioners, but she only asked for a further reduction. He sent a second letter, but only received an indirect reply, and under the, circumstances he pressed that the maxi- mum fine of 25s and costs be imposed.—The Bench were of opinion that the Commissioners had dealt very leniently with the defendant, and imposed a fine of 25s f nd costs. Excise.—John Morgans, Tyhen, Caron Lower, was charged by Mr H R Roberts, with killing, taking, and pursuing game, to wit a hare, without a license or certificate on the 15tli November last.-Defendant ad- I mitted the offence, and was fined Ll and costs. Adulterated Milk.—John Jones, Red Lion Inn, Tre- I garon, was charged by Superintendent Phillips with selling to the prejudice of complainant one pint 01 milk adulterated with 18 per cent of water, and was rot of the nature, substance, and quality demanded, at the Red Lion on the 16th December last.-Mrs Jones, defendant's uife, was present, and applied for an adjourr nent. She had, she said, sent a sample bottle of milk, but had not received a reply. Super- intendent Phillips objected, and said that according to the Act they only allowed fourteen days notice, whereas in this case they had allowed more.—The Bench granted defendant's application, and adjourned the case for a month. DRUNK AND DISORDERLY.—David Davies, Tanypyn- farch, Llanddewi-brefi, was charged by Superinten- dent Phillips, with having been drunk and disorderly on December 31st. Defendant denied that he was drunk.-P.C. Davies, 34, said that on the 31st ult., he saw the defendant drunk and very disorderly +'U). h"hTW"]' "3 Tmmmn Ha was r.urfiinc. swear- UI.J. \.Il.l IJ.l6I.JnoJ ou '&&6'& -07 ing, and beating children without any cause. He (witness) asked him to desist, but the man refused, but being told be would be locked up, he went away. Defendant said he was not disorderly, he was followed by a number of children, who would not let him alone.-The Bench imposed a fine ot 7s 6d and costs, ane told defendant that they had a place to send him if he did not behave. If he appeared again he might not get the chance to pay a fine.—H W Jones, Garden View, school attendance officer, was charged with a like offence, on January 1st.—Defendant said that on the date in question concerts and festivities were held, and he was sorry to say he had a little too much. P.C. Davies 24. who proved the case, said he saw the defendant staggering drunk on the date named.-A. fine of 10s and costs was imposed. -Griffith Griffiths, Glangors, was also charged by Sergeant Davies, with having been drunk and disorderly.—Sergeant Davies said that lie saw the defendant very drunk and shouting at the top of his voice. He was so drnnk that it was with difficulty he could walk.—Defendant said he had only raised his voice a little.—The Clerk Anything more ? The defendant: No, I better leave it as it is, it will only make it worse.—Fined 10s in- cluding costs. Drunk and Assaulting the Police.—David Davies Llanddewi Brefi, joiner, was charged by Supt. Phill ips with having been drunk and disorderly on the 30th December.—Defendant denied the charge.—P.C. Evan Williams said that at about 10-30 p.m. on the date in question, whilst on duty at Llanddewi-brefi, he saw the defendant, who was using very bad language. He requested the defendant to go home, but after going some five yards he whistled on some five or six persons. The defendant then came on and hit him (the constable) in the chest, kicked him and scratched his face. Some friends took the de- fendant home, but not wiihout some trouble.—The defendant said that thejconstable came on to him that night, and asked him what he wanted there. He replied that he was looking for his pipe. He (defend- ant) lighted some matches to look for it, but the con- stable came on. caught hold of him three times, shuffled him for some five yards, gave him a kICk, and he (defendant) then went for him.—In reply to Supt Phillips, defendant said that he had been to three public houses that day, and drank eight glasses of beer and two of whisky, but he was not drunk.- A fine of ten shillings and costs was imposed.—The defendant was further charged with assaulting P.C, Evan Williams whilst in the execution of duty on that date.—The defendant denied .« • t i A .j 4. "no+o,10 firot. tnis cnarge aiso, auu tidtu ujtuc vuuoiouiv u uv gave him a kick. He only returned it, for had toe, constable kept kicking all the way home he would have been killed -P.C. Williams said that the de- fendant attempted to give him a blow in his face, but failed. He then struc him (the constable) inthe breast and caught hold of him by his throat. Another per- son came upon the scene and took the defendant home.—The defendant said the constable came up to him on the road when he was looking for his pipe.— The constable told him that he ought to be home in bed at that time of "-the night, :whereupon the con- stable gave him a kick, and a struggle ensued. It was before the person took him away that he struck the constable.—In reply to Supt. Phillips, the de- fendant admitted that he had been up before for as- saulting the police, and fined £ 3.—The [defendant wished to know why the constable took him up more than other persons who were drunk.—Mr William Jones That doesn't mend your case.—The Chairman said they had agreed to impose a fine of £2 and costs, and if the 'defendant came before them again on a similar charge he would be sent to prison without the option of a fine. BOARD OF GUARDIANS. The fortnightly meeting of the Guardians was held at the Town Hall on Tuesday. Mr D. J. Williams (chairman) presided, and there were also present: Messrs Rees Evans, Caron Lower; Lewis Oliver and Wm Jones, Ysbytty Ystwyth; David Williams, Bettws Leiki; Evan Lloyd, RIa Jnpennal; David Davies, Doithie United; Daniel Lodwick, Gartheli; David Davies and R. S. lowlands, Gorwydd Thos Davies, Gwynfll Edward Jenkins. Gwnnws Upper; John Owens, Llanbadarn-odwyn Wm Owen, Lledrod Upper; Dl Edwards and H. Herberts, Nantcwnlle; Evan Evans, Ystrad Meurig D. D. Evans, Llanio; T Lloyd (clerk), Dr E. Lloyd (medical officer), Messrs M. Morgan (master), and R. Rowlands (relieving officer). STATISTICS. The amount of out-door relief administered during the past fortnight per Mr Rees Rowlands, relieving officer, was E4115s Od to 130 paupers corresponding period last year, E41 ls Od to 138 paupers. Number of inmates, 26; corresponding period last year, 33. Number of vagrants relieved during the past fort- night, 45. SUPPLY OF LYMPH. A circular letter from the Local Government Board was read, which statedAat owing to the continuance of small pox in Londort^he Board would he prepared to sanction any necessary expenditure incurred by the Guardians for the supplying of lymph for re-vac- cination.—Dr E. Lloyd, the public vaccinator, asked for authority to purchase the necessary lymph. He had applied to the Local Government Board for lymph, but they stated they could not supply it owing to the increased demand, except in cases of primary vac- cination.—Mr R. S. Rowlands proposed that power be given the two public vaccinators to purchase the necessary lymph.—This was agreed to. NOTICE OF MOTION. Mr Rees Rowlands, relieving officer, applied for an increase in his salary.—Mr R S Rowlands stated that in view of the heavy and increased work performed by the relieving officer, he would give notice that at the next meeting he would move that the salary be increased. DEATH OF A PAUPER. A circular from the Joint Counties Asylum, Car- marthen, was read, notifying the death of Jno Herbert Davies, Tvnporth, Lledrod, aged 27 years, suffering from phthisis pulmonalis (concussion of the brain). THE SUGAR TAX. A bill of 17s Id from Mr T Jones, Post Office, was brought before the Board for consideration. —The Clerk said it was a bill in respect of the extra duty imposed on sugar after the contract was made. He had brought it before the auditor, who objected to its payment before seeing whether they had the authority to pay it. He subsequently wrote to the Locil Government Board on the matter, who replied that the bill could be paid if the duty on sugar was imposed after the contract had been made. The bill was placed before the Finance Committee, who re- commended that it be paid.—Mr David Davies pro- posed, and Mr Thos Davies seconded, that the bill be paid.—Mr Wm Jones proposed, as an amendment, that it be not passed at this meeting He could not see what authority the Local Government Board had to deal with the mattter, as it was a matter for this Board. If not, what was the good of this Board ?— There was no seconder to the amendment, and Mr David Davies' proposition that the bill be paid was eventually agreed to. RURAL DISTRICT COUNCIL. A meeting of this Council was held on Tuesday, Mr Hugh Herberts, Nantcwnlle, in the chair. BLAENPENNAL FOOTBRIDGE. A letter from the Blaenpennal Parish Council was read, stating that a footbridge had been erected over the Aeron, near Blaenpennal Mill, at a cost of iE5, and asking the Council to contribute half the cost.—Mr Evan Lloyd said that a good strong bridge had been erected, and he was of opinion that the Council should contribute toward this bridge the same as other Councils did.—Before making any contribution, the Board appointed Messrs Evans Lloyd and Rees Evans to visit and inspect the bridge. SANATORIA. A circular from the National Association for the prevention of consumption and other forms of tuberculosis was ready stating that they intended building a joint sanatoria for consumptive patients, and asking the Council to support the movement.— Consideration of the communication was deferred. SMALL-POX PRECAUTIONS. The Clerk brought forward the question of pre- cautions against small-pox, and said it was for the Council to consider what steps should be taken in view of any outbreak which might occur in the district. Other Councils had moved in the matter, and in several places in South Wales isolation hospitals had been built.—MrW. Jones said that he I did not believe in moving on with new theories all and in several places in South Wales isolation hospitals had been built.—MrW. Jones said that he I did not believe in moving on with new theories all the time, without first- taking notice of sanitary defects within the district, although at the same time he supported this movement. He had heard of defective drains, and of persons in Tregaron throwing slops on to the road. These things required as much attention as any isolation hospital —Mr D. J. Williams was of opinion that a house should be obtained, 30 that they would be prepared to deal with any case which might occur. Mr Wm Jones said that someone would have to be engaged to look after the house.—Dr E Lloyd said it would be necessary to engage a nurse as was done in other places.—Mr G J Williams proposed that a house be obtained, and that an emergency committee be appointed to choose the most suitable building.— Messrs William Jones and John Jones supported this proposal, which was agreed to, the committee ap pointed being Messrs R S Rowlands, D J Wliliains* William Jones, H Herberts, and D Davies. MARKET FIELD. Mr D J Williams brought forward the question of a 'I"'Y\II.l,o.t flolrl A nnyV'\ha- 1--A V. „ ,4;a/>svn- UV/IU. j-X IIUUIURI UI LAIIO IIAU UCCU UIOWU tinued, and he was afraid that if the Council did not take immediate steps things would gowoise. The Committee had failed to come to terms with Mrs Rowlands, Railway Hotel, as the rent asked by her was too high. The Council should now take steps, so that they might not be in the same trouble another year.—The matter was referred to the committee. DIPHTHERIA. A letter was read from the County Council, asking this Council to adopt certain suggestions which would assist medical officers in detecting cases of diphtheria and recommending that the serum, with which patients were inoculated, be supplied by the District Council in those cases where the patients were too poor to bear the cost themselves.—Consideration of the matter was deferred till the next meeting. PIG-STYES. The Inspector reported that a number of pig-styes within the district caused great nuisance, inasmuch as they were situated too close to the dwelling houses. He wanted instructions.—Dr Lloyd said that the rnl1n,1I Ii.hnn1r1 rwotr mnra ntfuntinn tn Clirh nl1iRanr.eS 'V-"J.& "1. YO.: .V" O\>L- u. The matter was deferred till the next meeting. FORCE OF HABIT. The Inspector said that despite many warnings and notices, slops and water were still thrown on to the road. Some time ago the authority instructed him to issne a summons against the owner for not con- necting the house with the main sewer, and although a connection had been made, it was very little used, as the water is being continually thrown into the road.—It was agreed that proceedings be taken against the defaulter.—The Inspector also reported that the house of Thomas Davies, Aberdare, situated in Station-road, was not ;connected with the main sewer, and slops and water were thrown on to the road.—The Council decided that notice be served to abate the nuisance. SCARLET FEVER. Nine cases of scarlet fever were reported to the Inspector by the Medical Officer, six being at Gwynfil Cottage, and three at Caemelyn Cottage. It was the opinion of the Medical OBi," Jtliat the disease was contracted from a child from Llanddewi-brefi. The usual precautions were taken,and disinfectants were Ereely used.
*| .LLANFARIAN PLOUGHING MATCH.…
LLANFARIAN PLOUGHING MATCH. < This ploughing match was held yesterday (Wed- nesday) afternoon, at Tyncastell Farm. Favour- able weather was experienced during the day, and the attendance of spectators was large. The fol- lowing is a list of the awards:— Champion Class—1 J Jas Jones, Pengraig, Llan- farian; 2 J W Jones, Moelivor, Llanrbystyd 3 T Morgan, Cefnmelgoed, Llanfarian. First Class—1 E Morris Jones, Pengraig; 2 J Davies, Tynberllan, Llanilar; 3 Richard Powell, Llan fihangel. Second Class-I J Jenkin Davies, Frondeg, Llan- farian; 2 Scott, Peuo;:anowen; 3 D 0 Jones, Trefedlin, Llanfarian; 4 W James Jones, Morfa, Llanfarian. Third Class-l J 0 Williams, Brynda, Bronant; 2J T Jones, Cefnllwynpiod; 3 James Davies, Gil- fachau 4 W H Walters, Pengraig. The judges were Mr D Morgan, Lodge Farm, Crosswood, and Mr D Davies, Maes, Llanllwni. Mr Daniel Lloyd, Brynrychen, was chairman of committee, Mr Daniel Jenkins. Rhydygwin, hon. secretary, and Mr Richard Jones, Esgerhir, hon. treasurer.
. THE HALO OF HEVELIUS.
THE HALO OF HEVELIUS. A remarkable meteorological observation that will undoubtedly become hixtorie'd in astronomy WRH made on December 6th. The observation wnfol that of the giwit sun circle or halo of H velius, which has only been observed seven t ines before and probably never so perfectly. Preceding u period of low Iv.rometne pressure, h-dos are often notice! about the sun. The commonest of these 112tios is one that nppenm ILt ? distance of twenty-two degrees from the sun. An outer halo, at a distance of 46 dogn-es is also occa- sionally noted. Hut tin-great halo of flevolius, at a distance of 9<> degree*, as lately observed by Professor Odenbaeh, is a great rarity, and many years may pa^s before it. is observed again. The inner circle of '22 degrees wts eotit- plete, portions of the 46 degree circle were distinct the great circle of He velius was distinct for nearly half its cireumlerence.
OUR LIMITED VISION.
OUR LIMITED VISION. The range of the human eye may be judged from a consideration which gives U8 at the same time a good idea of the scope of animal gtructure. Supposing that an individual of every known species were to take it* stand between the two Rpecies respeotively tho next larger and the next smaller than itself, the smallest known animal at one extremity of the line, and the largest standing at the other and then Hupposing it was asked what creature occupies the middle place, having as many de- grees of size below it as above, and as many above it as below, that place would be found to be occupied by the common house-fly. What a stupendous optical instrument must that be which, assisted with a few brass tubes and discs of glass, shall discern a creature as much smaller than a fly its a fly is smaller than an elephant!
THE DECEMBER RAINFALL.
THE DECEMBER RAINFALL. Aecounts of the December rainfall contain certain interesting items. Typically, the faU showed, as usual, the high land of the west side of Britain to be much wetter than the lower land of east and south. Special figures are given for a fall above lOin. Ben Nevis glLva 25-43, Sealhwaite (believed to bo the wetteRt spot in Britain) showed 1601 in., Ashburton gave 1036, and Builth 10 33. Meteorologists, while commenting on the destructive effects of the snows and thaws of December, do not regard the weather as anything unprecedented. The amount of rain recorded during the month, it is stated, exceeded the average every- where."
IUniversity College of Wales.
I University College of Wales. VOLUNTEER SMOKER.—This was held at the Old Assembly Rooms under the presidency of Capt Ainsworth-Davies, who made a fine speech, asiling students to join the Company. An interesting programme was submitted and thoroughly enjoyed. Cigarettes were provided free ad lib. LITERARY AND DEBATING SOCIETY.-Friday evening saw the Society meet for impromptu de- I bates. Mr Towyn Williams was in the chair. The following is a list of the debates with the result of the voting:—That vaccination is cruel and un- necessary—majority for negative That this House believes in ghosts—majority tor affirmative we ought not to do wrong when people are looking majority for negative That the world is round majority for affirmative; That this House de- plores tbe preference for fancy waistcoats—major- ity for affirmative; That there is a man in the moon—majority for affirmative; That the Senate ought to provide the College with a new athletic ground—majority for affirmative; That conscience does make cowards of us all—majority for nega- tive It was an evening given up to amusement does make cowards of us all—majority for nega- tive It was an evening given up to amusement ''T- -J 1:1. +-n end not to serious debating. we WUlIlU nention R. Ward's proof that the world is round, md John Bennet's funny speech proving that "we jught to do wrong when people are looking, but when they are looking another way." Fancy waistcoats were defended on the grounds that it is pleasant to see a tropical flower garden flourishing in a Greek lecture. We were glad to see that the Society decided in favour of vaccination, but what shall we say of its belief in the reality of ghests 7 Some members went as far as to assert that, not, only was there a man in the moon, but that there was also a woman there. The great difficulty with the last debate was that most members had a difficulty in finding their consciences at all. COMM. INDEPENDENT ORDER OF ODD- FELLOWS. The half-yearly meeting of the officers and dele- gates of the Aberystwyth District was held in the Town Hall on Thursday, January 16tb.-Officers present:-Edward Evans, grand master, presiding; T B Hall, deputy grand master; Alderman E P Wynne, district treasurer; Chas H Cocks, provincial corresponding secretary Thos Griffiths and Hugh Hughes, district auditors.-The following delegates were present from each of the twelve lodges in the I districtSt Davids, P.G. J T Jenkins; Rheidol, P.G. Thomas Williams; Temple of Love, P.G. Isaac W Richards; Earl of Lisburne, P.G. Samuel Evans; Druid, P,G. David Davies; Cambrian, P.P.G.M. W _.a "L .1- D Jones St John's. F.(i ISIias JenKins; öf, raaarn s P G. EvanGriiffthThomas; Llynlleoedd. P.G. Pierce, Ellis; Dovey, P.G. John E. Rees; Gogerddan, P.G. John Howell; Iolo Goch, P.G. John Williams.—The certificates of the delegates having been examined by the Prov. C.S., the Grand Master delivered his address.-P.P.G.M, W D Jones proposed, and P.G. Elias Jenkins seconded, that the Grand Master's address be printed in the report, and this was carried.—On the proposition of P.G. J T Jenkins, seconded by P.P.G.M. W D Jones, Deputy Uranci Master Hall was appointed grand master.—P.G. R H Jones (Gogerddan Lodge) was appointed deputy ff-rand master.-On the proposition of P.G. Pierce Ellis, seconded by P.P.G.M. W D Jones, P.G. D P Jones (Llynlleoedd Lodge) was appointed district auditor.—Prov C.S. C H Cocks (St David's Lodge), was unanimously appointed to represent the district at the next A.M.C. at Newcastle-on -Tyne.- P. P.G.M. Isaac Hopkins (Rheidol Lodge) was appointed on the board of arbitrators in the place of P.G. David Williams, deceased.—On the proposition of the P.P.G.M., seconded by P.G. Elias Jenkins, it was agreed that a presentation be made to the retiring Grand Master in recognition of the excellent ser- vices rendered by him during his term of office.-A vote of thanks to the Grand Master, proposed by P.P.G.M. W D Jones, and seconded by D.G.M. T B Hall, closed the proceedings. The delegates and a few invited gaests at the close of the meeting after- wards partook of a simple and well-served dinner tt the Talbot Hotel, proviaeu oy xiusi. aou !««««> rones. The chair was occupied by His Worship ;he Mayor of Aberystwyth (Bro R J Jones), who was supported on his immediate right by the Grand Master (Bro T B Hall), the Immediate Past Grand 'Bro E Evans), and the Secretary (Bro Cox); and )n his left by the Treasurer (Bro E P Wynne), tbe Rev Geo. Eyre Evans (for many years a brother of the Good Samaritan Lodge, Shropshire), Thos Griffiths, J. P., Bros Killin Jenkins, John Morgan, J P., and Colour-Sergeant Owen. After dinner the Mayor, with his usual felicity and in exceed- ingly choice language, gave the loyal toasts-that of the King being received with cheers and the singing of the National Anthem and that of Queen Alexandra and the Prince and Princess of Wales with Among our ancient mountains." The toast, also proposed by the Mayor, "The Manchester Unity was responded to by the Grand Master, the Past Grand, and the Secretary. The toast of The Visitors was responded to by Rev Geo. Eyre Evans. who alluded to the earliest known friendly society in this district, that at Llanbadarn, formed about 1787; Thos Griffiths, J.P. (senior trustee), John Morgan, J.P., Killin Jenkins, and Owen. The Treasurer, Bro Wynne, having responded to numer- ous calls on him for a speech, and the health of the Mayor having been cordially pledged, the pleasant proceedings closed at 4 p.m. Songs were sung by Bros Enoch Edwards and Edward Jenkins.
Pwnc Dyrys.
Pwnc Dyrys. [Llithir i'r "Gazette."] SYR,—Leicwn i a llawerarall ga'l gwbod tipin bach yn rhagor trw'r Gazette," os'n bosib, am y Copper- ashon 'mama cymentoaonam danoy dyddie yma. W i ddim yn leico mentro i ddim byd newydd cyn bod'n reit shwr yn gynta i fod e'n saff aclios mi glwas i hen wr yn gw.-yd unwaith y buse'n well g/dag e fynd ar ddwr Masllyn ne Lyn Berwyn mewn hen dwba odd e'n sabod yn dda na mewn eweh newydd spon na wvdde fe ddim am dano. Ond ma tipyn o whant arna i rw'ffordd i 'muno ar mudiad newydd ma, achos ma nhw'n gweyd mai Copperashon pia hi'n nwr os i chi am gal ddoi ben y llinyn ynghyd a chadw corff ac ened wrth i gilydd. Ma nhw'n gweyd ma trwy ryw fath o Gopperashon ma nhw'n alw'n Shindicate ma'r Jews na wedi crynhoi'r elw mowr sy gyda nhw i gyd, ac mai trwy ryw Gopperashon o'r enw Trusts ma'r American millioners na wedi cryn- hoi i cyfoeth mowr. Wel, os yw haner hyn yn w; Copperashon i fine, medda i, achos rhyngto chi a fi -]; ma tn n aecnre mynu yn uyn arms. i n; mui uo ddoi'n awr. Pan o ni'n myn'd adre o Dregaron y dydd o'r blan i chi mi ges i'n nharo gan ryw syniad rhyfedd wrth weld y brain a'r adarn 'reira 'n ngha Penlan. Copperashon," myntwn i wrtho'n hunan, "i Copperashon welwch chi yw hi gyda'r brain ar adar gwyllt, a ma rhaid fod gwir yn mheth ma'r Brenin mowr wedi blanu yn mynwes creaduriaid o'r fath hyn." Peth arall own i am weyd wrthoch chi odd hyn-Fod yn rhaid cael tipyn o gopperashon rhwng y dyn ei hun hefyd a'r hen ddaear ma cyn daw pethe i'w lie ac mi ellwch chi ddarllen y geire sanctedd hyny heb un rhyfyg nac anmharch fel hyn Na thwyiler chwi; ni watworir y Ddaear canys beth bynag a heuo dyn, hyny hefyd a fed efe." Nawr w i yn gwbod am rai dynion yn hoi ryw sothach o hen hade, ac yn disgwl toreth o gnm-d oddiwrthi nhw. Os dim copperashon rhwng dyn a'i gydwybod sy'n gwneud peth fel hyn-Ilawer llai rhyngddo fe a'r ddaear. Beth sydd arno ni y ffarmers ma eise yw i chi gyment a, dim yw bod yn "triw to Nature ond nid jn yrun ystyr a'r cradur 'ny ma son am dano yn Rhys Lewis." Ma'r dydd yn dachre mystyn nawr welwch chi. ne fuse'n bleser o'r mwya gen i liela pwt o lithir i chi nawr ac yn y man ac mi alia i'ch sicrhau chi nad w i'n Ilawn mor wirion ag ma rhai yn dueddol i gredu'n mod i. Wel mi gadwn hi ar hyn te'n awr. HEK GARDI.
Caught Napping.
Caught Napping. In the House of Commons on Tuesday night Mr Balfour was cornered fair and square by some questions from Mr Labouchere. Labby wanted to know by a plain answer of yes or no whether proposals for peace bad been made by the Boers to any member of the Government. Mr Balfour quibbled and parried, but at last he fell into the net and was caught, to the huge delight of the House-both sides laughed their very best. Mr Balfour's juggling with words about the transactions of last August was of small importance when compared with an an- nouncement which he let fall in a casual off-handed manner. This was to the effect that late on Satur- day night last the Government had received a communication from the Dutch Govern- ment. That communication was still under consideration when Mr Balfour was speaking —and he promised to lay on the table, as soon as possible, a copy of that communica- tion and of the Government's reply. He gave no hint as to the nature of the proposals or suggestions of the Dutch Government. or of the reply that had been, or was about to be sent. Nor did the members prese It seem to attach much importance to the announcement. Here we may note the the significance of Mr Balfour's admissions. He does not deny either (1) that proposals for negotiation were made last August, or (2) that they were submitted to Loid Salisbury, or (3) that they were submitted by a Privy Councillor. The Privy Councillor was, of course, Lord Rosebery, and the facts are, namely In the first week of August last an offer to open up negotiations with the British Government came through an in- termediary from the Boer Peace Delegates then resident at the Hague, Messrs Wessels, Wolmarans, and Fischer. That offer was placed before the British Cabinet and in the end was definitely rejected. It is said the Government has receivad an important despatch from Lord Kitchener containing commun- ications regarding the cessation of hostilities. It is believed that Lord Kitchener has submitted some form of proposal from the Boer "leaders in the field." It is significant that officers' offers to go on active service are now being refused.
Foreign Dairy Produce.
Foreign Dairy Produce. IMPORTED LAST YEAR. A year ago (writes a statist in an agri- cultural jou nal), we directed the attention of our read rs to the important increase in the declared value of the imports of butter, I cheese, milk, and margarine, the aggregate value of which was £ 28,506,823. Last year (1901) showed a still further increase in the expenditure, the aggregate value for this period being X29,844,560, made up as follows: Butter, £ 19,297,005; cheese, X-6,227,277 cDndensed milk, £ 1,703,596 and margarine, £ 2,556,682. What this en- ormous expenditure really means is very clearly seen when its pro rata amount per head of the population of Great Britain is worked out. It means that during last year our butter imports cost us at the rate of Ss 3.67d per head; our heese imports 2s 11.4 7d, our con-den- M1 innports 10.20d and margarine Is 2.80d per head ot the en- J tire population. As showing the great in- I crease during the past forty years, we may menFon that in 1861 the butt er imports cost per head 3s 4.60d, and che9 Se Is 1.55d per heed, neither condensed milk nor mtr garine being then thought of. Summed up we find that the average expenditure per head of the population in 'the last ten census years for dairy produce named above have worked out at the following rate per head: In 1861, 4s 6.16d 1871, 6s 6.19d 1881, 9s 2.62d; 1891, Ils 1.59d and in 1901, 14d 4.92d. The significance of this is so appar- ent that comment is unnecessary.
ELECTRTCA To CURRENTS AND…
ELECTRTCA To CURRENTS AND THE HUMAN SYSTEM. Itis well ltnown that electrical currents of extremely high frequency can lie passed through the human system without any dangerous or nny perceptible effect, whereas currents of one- telltll the voltage would bo fatal. This was Tesla's famous discovery. It has been sug- gested, as an explanation of the paradox, that the electricity passed over the surface of the body without penetrating it. M. Loudier and M. Lecomte hnve investigated this subject, and reported upon it to the French Academy of Sciences. Their finding is against the explana- tion suggested. Experiments showed that high- frequency currents were fatal to the rabbit, the guinea-pig, and the rat, through innocuous to man.
ARTIFICIAL STONE.
ARTIFICIAL STONE. The new artificial stono industry of Germany is claimed to have important advantages over brielc making. The output is larger with a given investment, production can be continued throughout the year, and the stone is harder and stronger than brick. The ingredients are 4 to 6 por cent. of lime and 94 to 96 per cent. of sand. These are mixed and shaped into blocks, then placed in a boiler and exposed for 10 hours to steam at a pressure of 1201b. to 1501b. per square inch. Pressure and chemical action combined bring about a union of the calcium and silica, forming, it is stated, a much more flint-like compound than results from the hardening of mortar.
THE OSPREY.
THE OSPREY. The osprey or flsh-hawk is one of the most interesting birds zoologists study. Its nest is the greatest and coarsest of any that come within the range of our science. The bird is found in Europe and America, especially along the coast of British Columbia, is about 30 inches long, and has wings of four and a half feet in extent. It is a water-fowl, and lives on fish. It builds its lIost, often three feet and Bometimes four feet in diameter, in a great spreading tree close to a body of water, gener- ally ELI, itilet of a iiiarmliy bay. The nest is composed of sticks or branches of small trees, reeds, sea moss, and foliage. A more slovenly builder is scarcely known in nest architec- ture. The osprey sometimes use", the same nest for several seasons, going south in winter and returning in summer. Five eggs are most always laid at one time.
A WONDERFUL NEW STEEL.
A WONDERFUL NEW STEEL. A Mecklenburg manufacturer named Giebeler iff said to have invented IL composition of st/>el twice as hard as any ever yet made. Projec- tilet4 which penetrated about half an inch of Ihllpp armour-plate caused only a slight dent on plates of the new steel a httle more than one-quarter of an inch thick. Herr Giebeler says that his process shall not bo worked abroad, but that he will develop his secret for the benefit of his fatherland. He intends to use his steel for tools, wl ieh will be on sale soon, and for guns and ttritiotil- plates for ships. According to experiments the new steel is about 140 per cent. stronger and 50 per ceut. lighter than Krupp, Harvey and Bolder steel and costs one-third less:
TREATING DISEASE BY LIGHT.
TREATING DISEASE BY LIGHT. The recent development of this art, called phototherapy, is due to Professor Finsen of Copenhagen. He discovered that suiall-pox patients when kept in red light escape with little, if any, scarring of the hands and face. Ihe reason small-pox scars are found principally on exposed parts of the siciii is because the blue, or chemical, rays of light promote the suppura- tion of the eruptions. Professor Finsen next found that the chemical i-itn s, wlien concentrated by lenses cutting out the red rays, will cure superficial diseases of the skin, such as lupus. Powerful electric arc lights can, for this pur- pose, be substituted for sunlight.
ALLIGATORS AND CROCODILES.
ALLIGATORS AND CROCODILES. Alligators, according to the late Professor Cope, belong to a much more modern genus than that of their cousins, the crocodiles. No undoubtedly extinct species of alligator has ever been discovered by geologists, a but those animals are fast being exterminated at the present day on account of the value of their hides. Alligators are found in China as well as in North America; the crocodile exists in Africa, Southern Asia, and Northern Alls- tralia. The crocodile differs from the alliga- tor in preferring salt water to fresh, and ia being more vicious in its disposition.
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