Welsh Gazette and West Wales Advertiser

ABERYSTWYTH. BOARD OF GUARDIANS. The fortnightly meeting of this Board was held en Monday at the Boardroom, Union Workhouse, When there were present, Messrs Hugh Hughes (chairman), presiding B E Margan, T E Salmon, T A Penry, Mrs Colby, and Mrs Evans, Aberyst- wyth; Messrs John Davies, Ceulanymaesmawr; Xdward Jones, Cwmrheidol; Richard James, Hen- Uys M D Williams, Issayndre John Jones, Llan- badam Upper; James Jones, Llanbadarn Lower; Svan Jones, Llanfihangel Upper Dd Davies, Llan- fihangel Lower; Daniel Jones, Llangwyryfon: Wm .Davies, Llanilar; Evan Lewis, Llanrhystyd Ham- iniog; J Morgan Lewis, Llanrhystyd Mefenydd; Joseph Parry, Melindwr Richard Thomas, Tiry- jnynach; Dd James and Thomas James, Trefeirig John Roberts, Uwchayndre; with Mr Hugh Hughes (clerk), Mr Llewellin (assistant clerk), and Mr Jones (master). Statistics.-The amount of out-door relief ad- ministered during the past fortnight, was as fol- lows :—Per Mr Thos Vaughan, iE61 16s 6d to 172 paupers; per Mr J J Hughes, £46 14s to 142 paupers; per Mr Thomas Morgan, £62 Is to 165 paupers. The number of inmates in the House the first week of the past fortnight was 47, as compared with 45 last year; second week 48, as compared with 43 last year. The number of vagrants relieved during the fortnight was 41, as compared with 31 last year corresponding period. A Crimean Veteran.—An inmate who had been in the Workhouse since October 18th, asked the Board what he would be charged for his mainten- ance there. He said he was an old Crimean "eteran, and he had fought at Sebastapol. He was a pensioner, and would receive his pension in January, and had a wish to earn his living outside.—The master, in answer to the Rev T A Penry, said that the average cost of maintaining paupers was 5s 4d per week.—The Rev T A Penry: If we charge:him 5s per week, he will have about £ 2 18s left, out of that he will have to pay for his license, which will not leave him much to buy stock. Would it not be better if he stayed in the Workhouse %—Mr T E Salmon proposed that he be charged E2, as be had acted as gatekeeper in succession to the late Thompson.—Mr James Jones seconded the proposition, which was agreed to. The Bon-street Case.-A letter was read from the Local Government Board acknowledging the receipt of the Guardian's letter, requesting their sanction to the proposal of the Guardians of the Aberystwyth Union to continue for a further period the relief granted in the case of the woman Jane Xvans. During the illness of a woman, the case came within Exception 2 to Act 1 of the General Prohibitory Order, and the Guardians could accordingly relieve her without the special sanction of the Board.—The Clerk said that he did not think there was the remotest chance of getting the relief sanctioned when she got well again. Vagrants and tho Workhouse.—The following letter was read from Mr David Phillips, asssistant relieving officer: Geutlemen, I beg leave to report that of late a large number of vagrants have applied for tickets of admission to the Union Workhouse after 6 p.m., and when refused, they complain that this is the only Workhouse that oloses against them so early as six o'clock, and that they are not able to reach here in time after being detained till eleven o'clock (and sometimes earlier) before being discharged from Aberayron, Machyn- Beth or Tregaron. As the bills for the relieving vagrants at common lodging-houses for this, as well as the coming quarter, are likely to be heavy, I humbly beg to apply for your instruction as to what course I am to take in the matter.—Rev T A Penry asked was it possible that they preferred the lodging houses to the Workhouse. They per- haps loitered on the way, so as to be too late to go to the Hosie. New Auditor.-The Clerk reported that he had received an official notice of the appointment of Mr John E P Jones to the auditorship of the South Wales District. Corretpondence.-A letter was read from the Joint Counties Asylum, stating that Mary Ann Watkins, a pauper patient, had been ordered by the visitors on the 18th inst. to be sent out on trial for one month. The Guardians were requested to have her removed as early as possible, as her sister declined to take charge of her.—A letter was read fjtom the sister stating that she could not bring her up here, but would do the best she could to get her put somewhere in the country if brought up.—Rev T A Penry remarked that it would not be advisable to have her brought to the Workhouse.—After some discussion it was decided to ask the matron to bring her up, and take steps in conjunction with the sister, to have her taken to some relative who would take care of her. The House.—The master reported that the extra breakfast, dinner and tea on Christmas Day, was very much appreciated by the inmates. The following also contributed to the enjoyment of the inmates:—Mrs Macfie Midlothian, Christmas letters; Mrs Murray, Caergog-terrace, currant cake; Mr Tom Owen, Fronhyfryd, jam and books Mrs Robt Mcllquham, St. David's Villa, grapes Mr L Bearne, Bridge-street, tobacco; Mr R Peake, tobacco; and Mr J Roberts, Terrace-road, pipes. Mr T E Salmon proposed the usual votes of thanks, which were passed unanimously. The Relief Li.t.Some discussion took place through an application for a renewal for a few weeks of a relief on loan.—Mr James Jones asked did they ever get these loans repaid. He won!,1 like to know about that, as he thought they were not refunded the loans.—The Clerk suggested that 6he relieving officers should prepare a list of all those who had received relief on loans.—Mr Richard James proposed that the relieving officers prepare lists as suggested by the Clerk.—This was seconded and carried. Boarding mit Committee.-The Boarding-out Committee recommended that a payment of 3s per week, in lieu of maintenance, and 10s per week for clothing, be made to Mr Jones, Ffynongraig, Devil's Bridge, for keeping the child Mary Edith Williams. Mrs Colby, who presented the report, said that Mr Jones had kept the child to their entire satisfac- tion for five years without any help.—Mr Edward Jones, Ponterivyd, said that that was not quite correct. Her mother, who died some time ago, had paid him something.—The recommendation was adopted. Vote of Sympathy.—The Chairman proposed a vote of sympathy with Mr David Jones, Trefeglin, who recently met with an accident.— This was seconded and carried unanimously.

I BONCATH. AOTIICULTURAL CO-OPERATION.—On Monday ,.Ie 22nd Dec. an important meeting in connection with the co-operative movement was held at the Manordeifi Upper School. The principal speaker was Mr Brigstocke, Blaenpant, who has been aptly called the Apostle of Co-operation in Wales. Mr Colby, Rhosygwilwen, presided. The following gentlemen were also present:—Messrs Bowen, Clynview, Evans, Llwynriyrus, Jones, Castell Malgwyn, Jones, Llwynbedw, Evans, Penialltgoch, Davies, Parcneithw, George, Penralltyn, Evans, Pontselly, Owens, Penrhiw, George, Cilast, Sambrook, Dolpwll, Davies, Nantyrefail, Griffith- Cilrhuefach, James, Cilwendeg, the Rev D Ambrose Jones, Manordeifi, the Rev J M Marsden, Capel Oblman, Sec.—Mr Brigstocke in his very lucid address showed that the co-operation movement was non-political and non-sectarian, that its object was to obtain for the farmer and the working men protection from fraud and the advantage of buy- ing commodities on the best possible terms, and of selling the produce of their farms," gardens and #yaltry-y2Crds at the highest prices; to improve the breed of animals, and the quality of the seeds and the artificial manures; and to afford facilities for borrowing money at a low interest. He described thts effects of co-operation in Denmark and in Ireland, an 1 gave details to show that great progress has been made already in Wales, although the movement was started only thirteen .months ago. and is as yet only in its infancy. Mr Evnns, Llwyndyrus, explained in Welsh what has been done by the Vale of Teifi Co-operative Society, and what they intend doing i in the near future.—Mr D S Jones, Castell Malgwyn, gave a utimorous account of his visit to Ireland, and some interesting particulars about co-operation in that country.—The Chairman expressed himself as generally in favour of co- operation, and he thought that the time had now come for action, and that something should be done forthwith to introduce the benefits of the system gradually into this district. The whole of the audience seemed to be of the same opinion, and at the close of the proceedings nearly every householder present was anxious to become a member of the Vale of Teifi Society. It was also decided to have a branch of the society at Boncath, and a committee was appointed to meet Mr Brig- stocke at Boncath, on Monday next, January 5th, to arrange preliminary details.

A ERHIBLE DEATH. Thomas Nicioll-3. an assistant brewer, has met with a sholing death, at Parker's Brewery, liurslem. Hewas employed in placing hop into a pan of boiliig water, and. apparently losing his footing, fell it. No one was near at the time, and when the p(.)r fellow was discovred life was extinct.

DEATH OF AN INDIAN OFFICER. The death las occurred at Fortro3e, Ross-shire, of Lieutenant-General John Mackenzie Macintrye, late Royal Artilley. He was born in 1827, and entered the Madras if my in 1845, receiving promotion to the rank of jeutenant in 1849. With the local rank of cantain If was attached to the Ottoman Army in 1855-5, arf joined the Kertch expedition as a brigade-maj<r. He accompanied the army of Omer Pusha to Asa Minor, and took part in the winter camprji:;n thlr. being appointed Aide-de-Camp to t)!" lh itish Commissioner, Sir Lintorn Simmons. In 1858 p ,s promoted to the rank of captain, and in I860 iccompanied the expedition to China in command o a mountain train battery. He was present at tie defence of Shanghai when attacked bv the rebelirmy in August, I860. A shell from a mountain tAin howitzer laid by him wounded Chung Wong who was in command of tho rebels, and killed aid wounded several of his staff. In 1870 he was gazetted lieutenant-colonel, and retired from the Aloy with the rank of lieutenant-general in 1882.

FALS TEETH KILLED HIM. An clderl man named George Compton Walls, verger at St Thomas's Church, Kentish Town, died in a curiouwa.y. His faIlle teeth became impacted in his ossopjasjus and windpipe, where the sharp do,-es of tin plate ruptured the blood-vessels. It m¡; have fippen^d whila lie was asleep that the teeth fell fom the roof of his mouth into his throat. Atthe inquest the jury returned a verdict of accidenli death.

GENTTEMAN JOCKEY KILLED. A sild accdent marked the conclusion of the first day's racin: at Dunstall Park, which resulted in the death of he Well-known gentleman riùer, Mr. H. S. Sidntf. He had the mount—his only one in the course of the afternoon—on his own horse, Encore, in the Thorneycroft Maiden Steeplechase, the last, rae on the card, and came down at the middle oneof the three fences just before entering the straigb. The unfortunate gentleman received attention rom a medical man who witnessed the accident ftfmthe stand, but an examination shewed that he vfts beyond human aid. His neck was dislocated,one ot his arms was smashed, and a leg was brokfi. Mr. Sidney was an indefatigable rider, andhis mounts have for some years past usually rLi into three figures, while in 1901 and 1900 he lsaded the winning list of gentlemen jockt'ys wlh totals of fifty-one and fifty-three respe'ctiveV.

SHOT DEAD BY A BROTHER. Edward ind Ernest Adcock, aged fourteen ami twelve res'ectively, were practising with an aii gun in a greenhouso at their home at Wells, Norfolk, wien the younger picked up his father'f gun insteaJ and pointed it. The gun went off ane hit the elder boy in the head, killing him iustan tanously.

CHARITY IN 1902. The Chrity Record gives a survey of the chief evens in the philanthropic world during the year whicl is closing. The most valuable individual gift was tie joint contribution by Lord Strathcona and Lord Jount-Stephen to.King Edward's Hospital Fund of lecurities which at present produce an annual iifome of £ 16,000. After that comes Sir Edward Oissel's gift of 4200,000 to the King for charitablepurposes, which his Majesty is devoting to the election of a sanatorium for tuberculous patients. The year has produced a curious and unique bluest, viz., L70,000 by the late Mr. John Murdoch, formerly a plumber of Dundee, for the relief of indigent bachelors and widows. The hospitals received from King Edward's fund just double th' amount of last year's grants. Many of the hospials have large extension schemes, and are appeaing for funds.

CATTAINTS HEROIC DEATH. The Sigaporc Frte Press gives the following graphic acount of the dastruction of the British steamer (eneffu at Palembang, and the loss of four lives: T)B vessel was alongside the oil company's wharf, a little below, the town of Palembang, dischargijg a cargo of benzine from Singapore, when the delivry hose burst and the benzine, driven by a powerfj pump, flowed all over the deck and into the gallej where it caught alight from the galley fire. The whole ship was immediately enveloped in a massof roaring flame. The crew leaped over- board, bu Captian Walker stuck to the ship, and a hawser w s made fast from a tug,which commenced to tow th burning vessel into mid-stream. Captain Walker nùc his way to the bows with the intention of lettinggo the anchor, but a rush of flame drove him over the bows, whore he took refuge on the anchor. fhen came an appalling explosion, which shook thl whole town of Palembang, and completely blew up the deck of the Geneffc. The burning benzine iscaped from the tanks and blazed away on the waf?r all round the doomed ship, burning Captain Walker to death. The Geneffe, a mass of flame wJich rose some 200ft. high into th" air, them foundertJl. Four lives were lost.

PARS AliOUT PEOPLE. The Qgtti «f Italy. The p'ide of the Queen i s too well known t. ieed comment, but she unhenda sometimes, and reeivilydistiiiguislied herself by milking a OOW, an art she learnt in Montenegro. Their Majesty* were recently walking near the ulld the afternoon being warm, >er Majesty became thirsty and said she would like a glass of millc or water some- where. An old woman was taking care of a Dow near by, and the King went and aiked her for a little m'lk. Fancy- ing that the young man was an ordinary tour- ist, the old peasant answered that her cow had oo milk But you have some water at home ? asked Via King. Of course I have," was the reply. Will you be good enough to fetch me some ?'continued the King. "Yes, if you will take care of my cow until I come back," an- sweredthe old woman. No sooner was her hack turned ihan the Queen, with a laughing declara- tion tIAt she could not resist the temptation, Seized > wooden bowl which lay close by aDd noon filled it with milk. Angels Unawares. Wile) they had assuaged their thirst the King left a gulden piece in the bowl, and the pair hid behind some bushes and waited developments. The anoazement of the peasant on her return was quaint, and after many ejaculations she lank or her knees and began to say her prayers, quite under the impression that she had been visited by saints. K Neat Retort. An incident which occurred soon after her marriafe illustrates both the indomitable pride and th, ready wit of the Queen. A certain very grand Jame about the Court was inclined to be patronising to the young princess from Montenegro, the smallest and one of the oldest kingdoms in Europe. I suppose you find this rather embarrassing and strange after Monte- negro t" she said sauvely to the Crown Prin- cess, with a slightly sneering inflection of her voice. Yes," was the cool reply, but con- sidering how very new the Court and King- dom are I think they manage things very well." An Archduchess Who Makes Her Own Choice. Perhaps one of the greatest regrets of th young Archduchess of Elizabeth of Austria i& that she was not born a boy. Had she been a prince instead of a princess she would have had a most brilliant destiny as heir to the Austriiu Empire, and to the Kingdom of Hungary. It was, of course, a great sorrow to the old Emperoz of Austria that his ill-fated son, the Crown Prince Rudolf, left no male heir; but the disappointment has caused no difference in the affection that he lavishes on his grand- daughter, who, since her bit-th, has been his favourite grandchild, fond as he is of the child- ren of his daughters. The Archduchess Eliza- beth was born in 1883, and, therefore, is not yet twenty years of age. The princess, like her mother, has a great admiration for England and the English, and is very fond of reading English book s, especially new books that appear. The literatnre, how- ever, that her Imperial Highness is allowed to read is very carefully chosen, and no works of a doubtful tendency are allowed in her library. Some of the first English books read by the princess were Miss Yonge's stories, which are regarded on the Continent with great ,1

IL FREE FARMS 00 OF 160 ACRES ft dfcl Healthy Climate. Coed Crops. Free Schools. SkfV fR W yf njPf|*MS5B Light Taxes. Abundant Water. ¥ jf* M |jSMB The most progressive and prosperous Colony. ] Pamphlets and information supplisd gratis. L For particulars apply to the Office of the High Commissioner for Canada, or to Mr. W. T. R. PRESTON, Emigration Dept., 17, High Commissioner for Canada, or to Mr. W. T. R. PRESTON, Emigration Dept., 17, Victoria Street, London, S.W., r to Mr. W. L. GRIFFITH. Western Mail Buildings, Cardiff.

THE WORK OF A HEART. Think of the amount of work which a child's heart has to undertake. Dr. Lees has calculated that at the rate of one beat per second, which is somewhat below the real rate, it will have to contract no less than 31.536,000 times every year. If it survive for 50 years it will have performed the enormous number of 1,576,000,000 of heats. And if we adopt the estimate of Dr. Hill we find that during these 50 years the heart will have to lift 1,500,000 tons to a height of y Ift. That is the work which lies before the child's heart if it survive through a life of 50 years. How can it possibly accomplish the task unless it is thoroughly sound and well ? The child's heart is an organ incompletely de- veloped. It has to grow to its full size and te minister to a growing body. Any disease, there- fore, which damages it not only binders itA future work but impedes its development and the development of the whole organism. From this point of view the integrity of the child's heart is even more important than that of a nan's and it should be looked to.

ABOUT OZONE. Ozone is what chemists call an allotropie form of oxygen—that is to say, it is oxygen in a highly active and ooneetiti-ateit condition. In ordinary pure air ozone exists, hut only in what chemists call 11 traces;" larger amounts are found in ocean and mountain air. It instantly disappears when brought in contact, with decaying matter, dissipating itself, aft it-. ere, in the act of oxijlia* ing that matter. Ozone is known to occur more plentifully during thunderstorms, and it can be produced from oxygen by electrical discharges. On the body ozone is believed to act as a stimu- lant, hence the popular notion of its beneficial effects as experienced near the sea, but in any greater amount than mere tracos it is a violeni irritant. One authority goes the length of US-o serting that it is doubtl'ul whether it is beu Ceial to auimal life at all.

KEEPING A STRAIGHT LINE. What iiiiin has learned by dint of thought and experiment some of the lower animals appear to know through instinct. An instance is furnished by the "spiral swimming" of certain organisms, such as the Npheric:d-shaped volvox and several elongated infusorians. As they revolve about the iycis of progression as does a projectile fired from a riflled gun, the consequence is that they are nblf) to travel in a titriligi-t line, as they could not do otherwise, the revolution compensating with absolute precision for any tendency to de. viate from a straight course. Without such a device many of these minute creatures would simply describe circles, making no forward pro- gress.

LAMPETER.,1 BOARD OF GUARDIANS. The fortnightly meeting of the Guardians was held on Friday last, the chairman, Mr David Davies, J.P., Velindre, presiding. There were also present the Rev R C Jones, Lampeter, vice-chair- man Messrs J C Harford and David Price, Lampeter rural; W Inglis Jones, Derry Ormond J Griffiths, and Evan Davies, Llanwenog; Lewis Davies, Llancrwys; David Evans, Pencarreg; Wm. Jones, Llangybi; with Messrs J E Lloyd, clerk; E D Rees, assistant clerk; Wm. Davies and David Evans, relieving officers; James Evans, master J Parry Thomas, sanitory inspector Stati,gtics.-Out-door relief ad ministered during the past fortnight per Mr W Davies, relieving officer, for the Lampeter district was iE34 7s to 122 paupers; per Mr David Evans, for the Llanybyther district £47 16s 8d to 136 paupers. Number of inmates in the house 24, last year corresponding period 23. Number of vagrants relieved during the fortnight was 53, last year corresponding period 23, an increase of 20 vagrants. Christmas at the Work ioitge.-The master re- ported that the inmates were given a special dinner on Christmas day, and they wished to thank the Guardians most heartily for their generosity. Mr Charles Evans, Mark Lane Stores, gave the inmates tea, cake, &c., in the afternoon, also a quantity of tobacco to the adults, and oranges, apples and sweets to the women and children. Mr S Davies- Jones, Peterwell, also presented the inmates with tobacco and oranges.—Miss McFie and Mrs Jennings sent the inmates Christmas cards and tracts.—On the proposition of Mr Lewis Davies, and seconded by thevReR C Jones, a vote of thanks was accorded to the donors for their kindness. Support Home Industries !-An application was made by a pauper for a pair of blankets. The relieving officer, Mr Wm. Davies, said that he bad obtained these blankets at Mr Walter Davies, London House, and being of good stuff, he was very pleased with them.—Mr Harford remarked that it was a pity that the contract was not given to the local weavers, so that they might then get good Welsh blankets, which would almost last a life-time. There were some sixty or seventy weavers in Cardiganshire, and their machines were so constructed that they could notjput cotton in them. Had he been present at the meeting when the contracts for blankets were made, he would have proposed that they be purchased from the local factories.—The Chairman remarked that he was greatly in favour of having Welsh blankets, and he had said so at each meeting. He hoped that the matter would receive its proper attention when the contracts would be next made. A Sad Case.-An application for out-relief was made by Evan Phillips, a plasterer, residing in Drover's Road, Lampeter.—The Rev R C Jones and Mr Harford said that the case was a very sad one, as Phillips bad a wife and seven children to sup- port. He now received a sum of ten shillings a week from a club, but this sum would soon be reduced according to the length of time he would remain on the sick list.—It was agreed to give Phillips twenty shillings as a temporary relief. The Superannuation of Officers.-A circular letter from the Okehampton Union was read asking the Guardians to support a resolution that the present working of the Poor Law Officers' Superannuation Act 1886, was unsatisfactory, inasmuch as Super- annuation Allowance should be paid out of the Imperial Exchequer instead of out of the rates.— On the proposition of the Chairman, and seconded by Mr Lewis Davies it was agreed to support such a resolution. New Auditor.-The Clerk announced that the present district auditor, under the Local Govern- ment Board, Mr H R Williams, had been promoted to the Manchester district, and Mr J E Pughe Jones, had been appointed to succeed Mr Williams. Illness at the Workhouse. Mr Lewis Davies drew attention to the number of inmates who were confined to their beds at the Workhouse owing to indisposition. That week again another patient had come in, and the number of patients were increasing weekly. The Matron (Mrs Evans) had her hands full of work, and it would be difficult to get a person to do the work that she had to do She was, indeed, an excellent matron, and he pro- posed that the Master should engage a woman to assist in the House, or else the Matron herself would be laid up with illness one of these days. This was seconded by the Chairman and agreed to. Sportinq Rights.-The Clerk said that he had sent to each guardian a circular containing two resolutions passed by the Assessment Committee, as it was necessary before they could be adopted that they should be approved by the Board of Guardians. The first resolution passed by the committee was To consent to the appointment by the Assessment Committee of Mr Owen Price, Nantvrharn. Crav, Brecon, as a valuer to make a new valuation of all the sporting rights in the Union, and to make a supplemental list for every parish in the Union containing such new valuation of such sporting ■ i^hts in substitution for the present, valuation Ithereof, in accordance with 25 and 26 Vic. C. 103, S. 26." Mr Harford said that he had come there to oppose this resolution, and if this were passed they would find that many others would also oppose it. What was the good of getting a man from Breconshire to value the sporting rights of this county. And how could Mr Price value game in this county? There was a vast difference between the two counties. Colonel Wood, a gentle- man from Brecon, had just been staying with him, and he said that there was a great difference, for the railway greatly interfered with the shooting in this part. He did not see that any good would come from it. It would be simply wasting money. He would advise them to forget the past and remember the present. Mr Harford then mentioned several parts of his land which were assessed as sporting rights, but on which be had not shot a single game. He ended by saying that the Assessment Committee had not dealt fairly with him in the past, but he would again advise them to forget the past and re- member the present."—Mr David Davies said that he was not going to value the game, but the land. —The Clerk explained that Mr Price thought it best that he should have a look over what he bad already assessed for fear he might have made some mis- takes.—Mr Harford: But who was going to pay him for correcting his own mistakes.—The Clerk That will have to be decided beforehand. He, personally did not believe Mr Price would charge anything.— The Chairman said that Mr Price would not be paid for correcting his own mistakes.—Mr Lewis Davies Our idea was to have it done resonably. —Mr David Davies Yes, and whatever the Board agrees upon to-day, it will be carried out for ever. —Mr Harford said that he could not see why they should engage a person from Breconshire who knew nothing about this country to make such a valua- ation. He certainly thought that the guardians themselves—gentlemen who knew the country well —would do the work satisfactorily without in- curring any expense.—On the suggestion of the Chairman, the matter was referred back to the Assessment Committee for further consideration. An ilypeal.The Clerk said that the next item was to decide whether they should consent to the Assessment Committee appearing as respondents in an appeal to the next general Quarter Sessions of the peace for the county of Cardigan, to be held on the 8th January, 1903, by Mr Herbert Vaughan, of Brynog, against a poor rate for the parish of Trefiian, in which he has been rated as the occupier of certain land and plantation.—Continuing, the Clerk pointed out that it would be necessary to en- gnge a counsel to represent the guardians.—Mr Harford said that he was dead againt all this ex- pense. He did not see why they should engage a counsel. Let Sir Lloyd and Mr Price, the vaiuer appear, and be paid for their day. The only thing they wanted to get at was to know whether it was just or not,-On the proposition of Mr Lewis Davies seconded by Mr John Griffiths, it was agreed to allow the Assessment Committee to appear as re- spondents.

I CARDIGAN. LIVERPOOL FRIENDS DINNER TO THE WORK- HOUSE INMATES.—Captain Richards, the master of the Workhouse has received a letter from his Liverpool friends asking to be allowed to give a good dinner of roast beef and plum pudding to the inmates on New Year's Day or any other date fixed by the Guardians. The matter will be brought forward at the next meeting of the Guardians. GOOD SPORT.—Some people seem to think that there are no hares in the country nowadays, such however is not the case. On Boxing Day last four friends from Cardigan went out taking with them two greyhounds, and were afterwards joined by two other friends. In the course of the day they rose six hares all of which were bagged. Some of the company who have had considerable experience say they never before bad such sport. CHRISTMAS DAT AT ST. MARY'S CHURCH.- On Christmas Day there was Holy Communion at 8 a.m., the special order of Welsh and English service at 945 and 11.30 a.m., and a shortened evensong at 5 30 p.m. At 6 p.m., "The Birth of Christ" a cantata was performed by the Sunday School Scholars. The soloists were Miss Elizabeth Lewis, Mi's M A Davies, Miss Lydia Evans, and Mrs H Jones, together with Mr Teddy Owen, and D B James, all of whom acquitted themselves very creditably. The training had been careful.y done by Mr David Jones, Pontyclefion, and the result showed how much trouble he had taken in the matter. Mr Ll. Davies accomDanied on the organ throughout. CONCERT.—On Christmas night as has been the case for the last thirty years or so, a most success- ful concert was held at Bethania Chapel. It was not so crowded as has been the case on other occasions, but this year, quite a new and noteworthy innovation was introduced into the arrangements, in that there was no hawking of tickets about the town, hence no pressure whatever was brought to bear upon anyone to buy tickets. All who wished to avail themselves of the treat provided could buy a ticket near the chapel, voluntarily, the promoters believing that they ought to practice what they believe, viz., that all contribution for religious objects should be voluntary. This surely is a step in the right direction and one that should be widely emulated, as it has become quite a nuisance of late to have church and chapel peeple alike parad- ing the town and district hawking tickets for dif- ferent objects. The Chairman of the evening was Captain T H Williams-mayor of the town-who by the by makes an ideal chairman, and the artistes were Madame Edith Rees Evans, who was in splendid form, and Messrs J Michael, Mardy, and Mr John Broad, Treorcky, together with the cream of local talent. The competitions which formed part of the programme were not so well con- tested as in previous years. THE HOUNDS MEET AT BLACK LION HOTEL.— Following the custom now in vogue for a grsat number of years, the foxhounds met at the Black Lion Hotel, Cardigan, on Boxing Day last. The start was timed to take place at eleven, but long before that time quite a crowd had gathered to witness the same. The meet was a very good one, seldom have we seen so many gather together. The hounds arrived at 10-50 a.m., under Mr W George and Fred Summers looking in the pink of condition and ready for the fray. A start was made at eleven for the Penbryn road, and soon Mr Reynard was started and had not got very far before he was killed. Another fox was afterwards found, which got a good run and some excellent sport escaping however after running a considerable dis- tance. We counted about forty-eight on horse back, among them being Captain Pryse, M.F.H. Mr Pryse, Colonel Howell Miss Richardson, Noyaddwilym; Miss Gower and Master Gower, Casblemalgwyn Mr Vaughan, Llangoedmore Mr D Berrington Davies, Manoreifed; Capt Minister, Mr Williams, Gellygath Colonel Brechley, Mr Colby and Miss Colby, Rhosygilwen; Mr Lawrence P Evans, Treforgan; Capt and Mrs Phillips, Cwm- gwilly Dr and Mrs Pritchard, Priory and visitor; Mr D Ivor Evans, Mr Richard Havard, Mr John Thomas, Mr D Davies, Mr Ernest Davies, Mr H LI Jones, Capt Thomas, and a great number of others. We should mention that, Mr Potter, the genial host of the Black Lion Hotel, provided refreshments in the form of sandwiches and champagne to the meet ad lib. TREAT AT THE WORKHOUSE.- On Christm Day as is usually the case, the inmates of the Workhouse were treated to a good dinner of roast beef and plum pudding, followed by a present of tea and sugar for the women, tobacco for the men, and sweets, oranges, &c., for the children. The only guardian present was Mr B Rees, the chairman who presided. There were also present Messrs William Thomas and D Jones, St Mary-street; and William Roberts. The Chairman in a few appropriate words for the occassion addressed the inmates and advised them to be contented. They all seemed very comfortable and the chief thing was to be happy and contended together. A great deal could be done by themselves to make each other happy. Dinner being over the tea and sugar for the women together with the tobacco for the men and oranges and sweets for the children were distributed, after which Mr W Roberts sang a Christmas carol. Mr W Thomas made a few re- marks in which he said he was very pleased to be present tcdo his share to try and make them happy and from w) at he saw they were very happy and contented, and he hoped they would at all times do all they could to m each other happy. He then sang a Christmas carc as well as many others dur- ing the afternoon. Mr D Jones, St Mary-street, gave a long and interesting address. He said from what he noticed that they seemed very happy, and he thought they ought to be very happy, the guardians were very careful about them and very kind as shewn by the good dinner which they had had that day, and which was much better than thousands had who were outside. He hoped the children would do their best to get on in the world, and gave instances of children who bad been brought up in the Workhouse attaining high posi- tions, and he hoped some of them before him would distinguish themselves and be noted before they died.—Caleb Morris, an inmate, proposed a vote of thanks to the Guardians for their kindness in giving the dinner and good things which was seconded by another inmate and carried with applause. The Chairman in acknowledging pro- posed a hearty vote of thanks to the Master and Matron together with the cooks, which was heartily received. The meeting terminated with the com- pany singing 1, 0 fryniau Caresalem." During the afternoon the children sang several pieces very sweetly, and one little child gave a recitation. EDUCATION BILL.-On Wednesday, December 24th inst, a most successful meeting was held in Bethania Vestry in connection with the Bethania Chapel Literary Society. There were friends pre- sent from all the other chapels in the town, the occasion being the reading of a paper on the Edu- cation Bill by Mr William Jenkins. The president of the Society, Mr James .James. Rhoshill. occupied the chair, and in his opening remarks said they had been very unlucky in their choice of that evening, seeing it was Christmas Eve. Their object in meeting was to make clear the objects of the Bill which had been passed not in support of Protestantism but others, and which had received the blessing of the Pope, and all the archbishops and bishops. Some might say that it was useless meeting now seeing that the Bill had become law, but for all that they could protest against it. It was -) n unjust law and looking back they could see that many laws passed in the spirit that this one had"been passed had proved a blesing to those whom it was intended to be a curse. The oppression of the Israelites by the kings of Egypt, was the cause of one being raised to deliver them from their bond- age. Such, he hoped, would be the result of this Bill. He might say before calling on Mr Jenkins to read his paper, that the meeting was held in connection with the Literary Society at Bethania, and no one had a right to speak unless called upon to do so. It was open to those who thought other- wise on the Bill to hold a meeting of their own and invite them to be present to hear their explana- tions, and they could then draw their own conclu- sions. He then called on Mr William Jenkins, who read a capital paper which showed that he had a perfect grasp of the question, and surprised all present by the manner in which he dealt with the subject. He exposed the flimsy pretentions of the promoters of this iniquitious measure and at the close of his paper was much applauded. The Rev Cynog Williams, Cilfowyr, followed in a speech that thoroughly roused the meeting. He dealt with the Bill in a masterly manner, especially as to the insidious blow it aims at Nonconformity and its endowing of Roman Catholicism for the first time by Protestant England, and also its re endowing of the Church of England, which was a- present entirely honeycombed by Popery and Popish practices. He ridiculed the idea that the Chnrch bad ever done anything for the education of the masses, and mentioned that when they did start the National Society, it was only through clerical jealousy of the success of Joseph Lancaster the Quaker, the pioneeer of day schools, and not even then with any intention of disseminating secular knowledge amongst the people, but with the avowed object of incubating the children of the poor in the principles of the Church of England, Such was their object at the present time. He also scathingly exposed the want of fair play of a local newspaper in opening its columns to anony- mous writers to attack him, and refusing him the opportunity to repiy in self defence, but be aptly remarked, the said paper did nothing but uphold its already notorious reputation of unfair- ness in such matters—a reputation for partiality which it was hardly possible for any other paper to ever achieve, and which at once proved the weak- ness of its case. Further, he said, Churchmen themselves were ashamed of the spirit of grab that possessed their leaders as evinced in this Bill.- The Rev J Williams followed in his usual clear, lucid and powerful manner with a short speech quite worthy of himself. The meeting was a great success, and the general feeling was that a more spacious building ought to have been secured and more publicity given to the meeting, and undoubt- edly if the promoters only knew they had such a treat in store for them, such would have been the case. BOARD OF GUARDIANS. The usual fortnightly meeting of the Board was held ora Wednesday weec last owing to Christmas falling upon the day ot the Board. The mem- bers present were Mr B ees (chairman), Messrs Lewis Davies, H 0 Davles, W Edwards, Jonah Evans, Thomas Collby, T Hughes, Aberportb.Capt. T H Williams, and Rev J Villiams. Statistic,g.-Balance in iavour of the Union in hands of Treasurer £1,16. 12s 9d. Out-relief during the last fortnight £133 19 9d, which was £20 10s increase on the same weeks last year owing to P.20 13s having been giVTJn in extra relief for Christmas. Number of out-door paupers 453, a decrease of 8 on the number In the corresponding weeks last year. Number of Inmates in the bouse 67, same weeks last year 66. Admitted 1. Death 1. Vagrants relieved 27, same weeks last year 17. The Rev D Francis, Llandugwydd, failed to attend on December 16th, to conduct the religious service, owing to bad weather, and the floods over the Llechryd Bridge. Dr J G Moelwyn Hughes, attended on December 22nd, and conducted the service. Committee's Report.—The committee appointed at the last Board to inquire into the recommendation of Mr Bircham regarding the placing of a bath in each of the receiving wards and other improvements brought in their report suggesting that such improvements be carried out. -Mr B Rees said he was on the committee but had failed to attend when they met, and he refused to sign the report because they said that two baths were to be erected, whereas it was his belief that Mr Bircham said only one was required, besides MrBircham mentioned about a closet,and there was nothing about that in this report.—Capt T H Williams I was one of the committee, and when looking over the premises I counted eight, which I think is quite sufficient.—Mr B Rees: Mr Bircham said a bath was required, and it would be a good thing if two were put up,but he did not understand that he said he should put two up. Cape Williams: If he said one, I move it be done. The chairman was not present at the committee owing to some mistake on his part about the day of meet- ing, and it tnrns out we all were right except him, and when he does turn up, he finds fault with what we have done, saying Mr Bircham only mentioned one bath.—Mr H 0 Davies said he was certain Mr Bircham mentioned two baths, and he bad spoken to him on the matter at Cardigan, asking him to do his best to get the Guardians to carry the matter out.—Mr Jonah Evans: Seeing they had got on all these years without a bath at all, he really thuoght that one would be sufficient.-Mr Lewis Davies Suppose there were two cases of different sex admitted at the same time, what would they do them?—Capt Williams thought they could:not use the men's receiving ward for women.—Rev J Williams The question is, must we comply with the recommendation or not.—Mr Jonah Evans was confident that Mr Bircham would be satisfied with one.—Captain Williams: It is more necessary in the men's ward, but the place is ready for it in the women's ward, and it only requires a bath there, but what about a boiler. Mr B Rees: We don't require a boiler as the water can be carried to it frotfi the kitchen.— Rev J Williams thought it would t9 better to post- pone the matter altogether until they knew defin- itely if they could do with one only.—Clerk We are not compelled to put one even up.—Rev J Williams moved that they let the matter lie on the table.—Mr B Rees thought it was not right for them to do so, Mr Bircham had suggested the im- provement, and he thought they should carry it out. —Rev J Williams My object is not to refuse, but to find out for certain.—Capt Williams We were about this matter before Mr Bircham came, it arose from a request from the Master for a bath and extra closet. He moved that they pat up one bath.—Mr Jonah Evans Yes I'll stcond that, let us show the ratepayers that we are careful of their money.—Mr H 0 Davies Cannot the Clerk write to Mr Bircbam and ask him if one bath will be sufficient T-Mr T Colby thought there was no necessity for them doing so and supported the motion that one be erected.—Rev J Williams: Let us have a cheap one then.—Mr B Rees We are not going about it reck. lessly, we must have it, and further the Board have pronounced Mr Bircham to see about the matter.— On being put to the meeting six Toted for and three against.—Mr H 0 Davies suggested that it be put up in the women's room, as the place was already to receive it there.—The Clerk There is something further in the report, to ceil and board the room."—Capt Williams thought it would be a very good thing to do so, as the room could then be used in the case of emergency,the master at present having no spare room in the House, this was seconded and carried.—Mr B Rees There is a door from that ward to the yard which has been walled up, and the master is anxious to have a door placed there.—The Master on being called in and asked why he wanted a door there said it would be handy on many occassions. If a bath is placed there it would save cariying water out r und the front, and if at any time they have inmates which it would be wise to keep there owing to fevers, or otherwise it would be awkward to have to round the front to them always, and in many other ways it would be bandy.—Mr Jonah Evans moved that a door be placed there.—Mr H 0 Davies seconded.—The Clerk said he did not know if it was right to put a door from the receiving ward. It was not part of the recommendation, and he did not think they could use the receiving ward as a dorm itory.Capt Williams Mr Bircham told us when he was here that we could in cases of emergency.—Mr B Rees If you agree the Clerk must write to Mr Bircham or the Local Government Board on that matter before we proceed.—Mr Jonah Evans How is it to be carried out ?—Mr T Hughes By tender.—Mr B Rees Perhaps we had better delay going further in the matter until we get an answer from the Local Government Board. An Obstinate Inmate.-The Master reported that one Of the inmates Margaret Williams refused to get up from bed, and as he thought she was shamming sickness, he bad asked the doctor to examine her. He bad done so, and his report was that e was all right, and could get up and do her share of work.—The Clerk: He has given his report in writing.—Rev J Williams: That is quite enough for us, and two oE the Guardians should go to see her and tell her that unless she does get up she will be taken to prison. He moved that Mr Thomas Hughes and Mr Jonah Evans see her, and give her a word of advice.—Carried. Is the Building Insllred.-Captin Williams said be had one little matter which he should like to speak on, Mr Bircham in his remarks said the Guardians-some of them-would probably be glad if the Workhouse was burnt down and done away with. Well he was not one of those, he thought it would be a great disaster, and he should like to know if the house was insured.—The Clerk: Oh yes this last 15 years. Compliments of tlte Season.—Mr Jonah Jones wished the Guardians one-and-all a Merry Xmas and a Happy New Year also the inmate, and hoped they would enjoy their Xmas dinner. This was seconded by the Chairman and carried. Kind Thoughts.—The Master of the Union Work- house, desires to express his kind thanks to Miss Macfie, Heriot, Midlothian, for her kindness in sending a parcel of Christmas cards and letters to the inmates.

EGLWYSFACH. CYFARFOD AMRYWTAETHOL.—Rhoddodd pobl ieuainc y Wesleyaid yn Eglwysfach wledd o de a bara brith i blant. y Band of Hope prydnawn Nadolig, pryd y darparwyd y wledd yn ddeheuig gan y boneddigesau ieuainc, Miss S J Jones, Dolen- eglwys, Miss B Pritchard, Miss E Owens, a Miss G Pugh. Ac ar wahan i'r plant gwahoddwyd pawb arall. Am haner awr wedi chwech yn yr hwyr dechreuwyd cyfarfod amrywiaethol, pryd y llyw- yddwyd yn fedrus a deheuig gan Mr R Edwards, Tymawr. Cafwyd cynulliad da iawn, y Llywydd a'r beirdd yn eu hwyliau goreu. Beirniad y fardd- oniaeth ydoedd Gwilym Dyfi, Pennal. Enillwyd y wobr gan Mr Thomas Pritchard o'r lie am y penill- ion goreu i gapel Ebenezer. Am y traetbawd goreu ar Marc yr Efengylydd," Miss S J Jones aeth a'r wobr, ac am y traethawd goreu ar "Josua," Mr J J Ellis beirniadwyd gan y Parch D Roberts, Tycerrig. Y llythyr goreu oddiwrth ferch at fab ydoedd eiddo Miss B Pritchard. Yn absenoldeb Mr Jones, Ynyshir, oherwydd afiechvd, a Mr Owens, yr ysgolfeistr, ymgymerodd Mr Richard Edwards, a beirniadu y gerddoriaeth. Enillwyd gan J J Ellis a'i gyfeillion ar y pedwarawd; ac am yr unawd i rai dros 40 oed, Mr J Evans. Arwein- ydd y cor goreu oedd Mr John J Ellis. Cafwyd adroddiadau da iawn gan blant y Band of I-IDpe, pa rai fuwyd yn gofalu am danynt gan Mri D Edwards, W Evans, a J Pugh.

TALYBONT. LECTURE.—On Christmas Day, Dr Gomer Lewis paid a visit to this place and delivered a lecture in the evening at the Independent Chapel on his favourite subject" Ffair y Byd which is a narra- vite—brimful with inimitable humour—of his visit to the World's Fair at Chicago. The chair was occupied by Mr John Evans, solicitor, Aber- ystwytb, who introduced the lecturer to a crowded congregation in a short appropriate speech. It speaks volumes for the popularity of the lecture that this was the 405th time for the genial doctor to give it to the public, and although be has to re- peat it so often it comes as fresh and new as ever from his fertile mind on each occasion, and his audience is never disappointed. At the close Mr John Evans proposed, and Mr D Williams seconded a hearty vote of thanks to the lecturer for his inter- esting and entertaining address, and the doctor having proposed, and the Rev R E Jones seconded a similar compliment to the Chairman the meeting ended. The proceeds were towards the funds of Bethania Independant Chapel. I

BURIAL OF THE LATE PRIMATE. REMOVAL TO CANTERBURY. The remains of the late Archbishop of Canterbury were removed on Frnl iy from Lambeth Palace to Canterbury for interm-nt there. Ilive floral tributes rested on the plain 0; coffin, and a large number of wreaths, includhi:r on" from the Bishop of London, were forwacu d by train. Four former chaplains of the dec" d walked by the side of the hearse, and they were accompanied by the Rev. Dr. Wace, examining ch.v-isv.si; the }{¡!v. L. J. Percival, son of the Bishop oi II •'nrd; and Mr. Muriel, son of the Vicar of Kulham. Tim R«v. W. J. Conybeare, domestic chaplain, followed immediately behind the coffin, and Mrs. Temple and her two sons occupied the first mourning eoach. At Victoria Station, as the body was removed to the funeral van, the choir of St. John's, Wilton-road, sang appropriate hymns. Amount those who travelled by the train were the Bishop of Winchester and Mrs. Randall Davidson. Oantetbury was reached soon after four o'clock. On the platform were the Mayor, several public officials, and many clergy- men. As the body wa removed, the family wreaths were deposited on the Qiffin. At the west door of the Cathedral the procession was met by the Dean and Chapter, and the boJy was wheeled on the Cathedral bier into the nive, six candles, in massive brass candlesticks, being on either side. The opening sentences of the Birial Service were chanted as the procession nioled slowly up the nave. The coffin remained in t nave all night. IMPOSING FUNERAL CEREMONY. The funeral of the venerable fr. Temple, ninety- third Archbishop of Cant erburr, took place on Saturday in the cloisters of the ancient Cathedral, In the presence of a most distinguished and repre- sentative gathering. Throughojt the night vigil had been kept over the coffin, iich reposed in the save, resting between rows of lighted candles and covered by the beautiful pall wtich was used at the funerals of Archbishop Benson ad Mr. Gladstone. The relays of watchers wore cinposed entirely of clergy. At eight o'clock in the morning there was a celebration of the Holy Comdunion, which was attended by Mrs. Temple, her t'o sons, and other members of the family, the Artibishop of York, and the Bishop of Winchester, th celebrant bdl1 Bishop Walsh, Suffragan to the tee Pimate, who is also Archdeacon of Canterbury. It was quire a private function. Al ter the celebation, the body, in the plain oak coffin, bearing onthelid the simple inscription, "Frederick Temple. Born, November 30th, 1821; died, December 23rd, .902," was moved to the Chapel of the Martyivom tl await interment. The general public were a»!mitfe4 >J the funeral service; but the space so all(Jtted'vor}' limited, and but comparatively few were Ie to witness the subsequent ceremony. At tl ^reat western door there was a military guard coiv '.ed of men of the provisional regiments of LvaXin Guards. Lancers, and Hussars, under the coiiiaiid of Major Eden. 'Ihe Buffs lined the nave, id non-com, missioned officers of the Dragoons s-rrounded the pillars in that portion of the Cathedrt The procession entered the nave through the great west door, where it was metby the cho r and clergy. As it passed up the nre the choir sang the opening sentences of the s"r-cc. Bishop Walel) walked with the Ai-clibisliop i York, then came the Dean, Canons Mason and Ige Roberts. The Rev. W. J. Con.beare carried te archiepis- copal cross in front of the cofnn, whif was left at the end of the nave, at the foot of tf steps. The whole procession then passed into t choir, and the clergy of the diocese proceeded to tI presbytery. The procession occupied some twen' minutes in traversing the nave and choir. It cmprised tlw pastor of the French Church, the ergy, Rural Deans, representatives of the various fblic bodies, and of the capitular bodies, members oboth Houses of Parliament, Lieutenant-General Sir Islie Rundle, and Colonel Hickson, the Bishops, tI choristers, and Canons and officials of the dioces' The Arch- bishop of York and the Bishop of Dovermmediately preceded the body, which was accopanied by a group of pall-bearers, amongst who were the Bishops of Chichester and Exeter the Lord- Lieutenant of Kent, the Master of Baiol, and the Headmaster of Rughy. Walking behii the family of the late Archbishop were the reprentatives of Royal personages. Lord Clarendon ttended on behalf of the King, Lord Colville c Culross on behalf of Queen Alexandra, and LordChesham on behalf of the Prince of Wales. The rtresentative of the Premier was Viscount Newpoi and Lord Hugh Cecil attended the ceremon for Lord Salisbury. There was an enormous congregationn the choir and nave, the attendance including rejesentatives of the province and diocese of Caisrbury, all sections of the Church and Noncoirrinity, the military and naval forces, Yeomanry, aii(Volutiteers. Among the notable persons who were aommodated with seats were the Earl of Chi«est<>r, the Countess Stanhope, Lord and Lady Hais, Gent-ral J. C. Russell, Mrs. Benson, Miss TaitHie Mayor of Exeter, Lord Northbourne. Viscount-sher, lord Medway, the Poet Laureate, Prolts^or irkpatrick, Mr. Henniker Heaton, M.P., Mr. Pater Smith, M.P., Mr. John Howard, M.P.. Lady La'a Ridding, Lady Barbara Yeatman Bigs, Lieuteint-Colonel Phipps Hornby, V.C., the Master of Selyn College, Cambridge, Air. George Masham, Chaifian of the Kent County Council, Mr. W. Gelney, 'presenting the Jewish zociety, Mr. C. W. HolgateActuary to the Lower House of Convocation, ar the Vice- Chancellor of Exeter. A wreath whic had been sent by the Queen was placed on the cfin. The Bishop of Dover read the lessi, and the special suffrages were recited by the A;hbisho'j of York. The Dead March in "Saul" cocluded :his portion of the office, and the processionj'e-forming, passed through the west door to the fave in the Cloisters, the special hymn being "Te saints of God, their conflict past." The committal sentences were read b the Bishop of Winchester. The anthem was byGosse, "I heard a voice from heaven," followed V Barllby's "Nunc Dimittis." Dean Farrar prorunced the grace, and the Archbishop of York gre the tnal Benediction. The grave had been linecwith Wiite chrysanthemums, and upon the coffiirested the Queen's wreath, the card accompanyir' it bea-ilig the inscription, "With Heartfelt Refets, from Alexandra. Rest in Peace" on the obvtse werethe words "From the Queen," and tho whohwas inher Majesty's handwriting. The Royal wii was hat the wreath should be buried with the reniaru. last- ing on the stone seats of the Cloisters were inie,ous other wreaths and crosses from mcmb,.dl if the Royal House and public institutions. de The grave of the late Primate is brv and was decorated around the top for thflaJ, C i of the body with ivy, white clirysanriatiol ind narcissi, with lotia sprays of smilax r Sani; re- from. The grave itself is situated inrmatii ters garth, adjacent both to the Cathedral anc-mi ,ilace, which Dr. Temple was instrumental having erected as a residence for the ArchbishoT It was in this spot that Archbishop Temple hacVequently expressed a wish to be buried. A CURIOUS INCIDENT The Canterbury correspondent of e Times writes: "The appearance of a dove cpigeon is generally looked upon by superstitious J'scns as a harbinger of death. The attention of t congre- gation was frequently attracted, on the casion of the Archbishop's last sermon in nterbury Cathedral, by the flight of a pigeon tand from different parts of the triforium. It hatfeomehow gained entrance from the holes in the wers, in which hundreds of these birds nest. similar incident is said to have happened at SfGeorge's Chapel, Windsor, on the occasion of thouneral of Queen Victoria, and there was anotlier. att. Paul's at the thanksgiving service for peace."

FIRES IN LOND(N. MANY PERSONS BURNT During the twenty-four hours ended at t o'clock On Saturday morning the London firemen e called 3ut no fewer than twenty-three times to fcs. Just ifter eight o'clock that morning a fire bro,. out at Whiteley's Laundries, North End-road, Futm. The laundries cover an area of about seven aes, and the outbreak occurred in No. 2 block,ased as Srying and cleaning work3, stables, an stores. The buihhng was 30ft. in one direction ;d 60ft. in the other. For a time the situation w grave, for the flames were belching out of the wftows on every side, but it was soon apparent flat the efforts of the firemen were having th'desired effect, and by ten o'clock a capital "sp" had been effected, lly this time the premts were severely damaged. Alr. Whiteley and his n drove up in a motor-car and were spectators of le fire. Dy a gas explosion at a soup kitchen inloxtoti- place, ITixton, William Ellwood and PeteCattery, twenty-four, were no severely injured thatiey had to be removed to hospital. Miss Rose Fitzgerald was badly burnt 1 a fire which followed all explosion of gas at 90iJeneva- road, lirixton. A mineral oil lamp exploded at 6, St. iorge's- cottagt's, Jonathan-street, Lambeth, ant Sophia Grant, sixty-seven, was injured. She j in a precarious condition at St. Thomas's HosPll. Two young women, Alice Seymour and >a Hill, were badly burnt at a fire at 139, Laveier-hill, Battersea, the premises of a confection* named Ford. A slight fire occurred at 29, Colchestigtreet, Pimlico, and resulted in the death of Maryradley, oixtv-four years of age.

Mr. J. W. Hine has been elected Govnor of Oxford Prison. Mr. Hine entered prisonservica twenty-two years ago as a competition clex During the war two hundred and fifty-twtnen in the service of the North-Eastern Railway we called up. Of these one hundred and ninety-thr have now been reinstated. Sixteen were killed 'action J or died of wounds and disease, while tv en-seven have not yet asked for re-emplayment.

ABOUT DISINFECTANTS. One veed hardly remark upon the cxtrem* importance to tbe publio of the proper perform* anoe of the work of disinfection. If we eettld succeed in killing the Wiierobes which other- wime are disseminated into air and water from cases of infectious nature, we should enjoy a comparative immunity from many of the ailments that at present decimate us. Too often what is called a u dis~ infectant" in a mere antiseptic," that is, it merely delays germ-action, but does not kill the microbes whereon infection depends. As every sanitarian knows, there are very wide differences to be perceived between the germ- killing powers of various substances regarded by the publie as effective disinfectants. Car- bolio acid is by no meanii a satisfactory germicide, for example. Izal in a much better germ-killer, since one part to 200 of water kills disease microbes; and it is safer besides, because it Ï8 non-poisonous. The disinfectant which oost medical men rely upon to-day is corrosive oul. phuriate, otherwise bichloride of meroary, which can be used of the strength of one to 1,000 of water, and in that proportion will kill every known germ. There are, hoWvrer, certain disadvantages connected with the U1&e of ibig powerful germicide, and not, perhaps, the least of these is that, being poisonous, it %anob safely be trusted in lay handa.

THE WONDERS OF COMPRESSED AIR. To enumerate the uses to which compressed air is put would be to catalogue nearly every- thing that steam can do, and several things more. Thus compressed air is used to clean impure water; to dig gold, silver, and iron from mines + to operate sewing machines and jewellers- lathes to atomise crude petroleum, so as to burn it under steam boilers; to open and close railway gates at level crossings; to clean grain; to increase the pressure of natural gas; to copy letters in a letter preas to tilt trucks on rail- way work. Besides this you can use com- pressed air to carry letters and packages through tubes underground, and to carry money to cashiers in big commercial houses; to operate submarine torpedoes, and send dynamite shells from great guus on sea and shore to make more perfect combustion under steam boilers so as to prevent smoke; to set the brakes on passenger trains; to operate passenger and luggage lifts, to lift grain from vessels; and to provide a resilient tyre for bicycle and automobile wheels. What is perhaps more important than this, however, is the fact that in a very few years time we may have compressed air engines running on our principal railways. i

A NEW GLASS DECORATION. Colouring glass by penetration offers varied and attractive results. Silver salt in small quantity, but varying with the intensity of colour desired, is placed upon the surface of the glass, which is then heated to 500deg. or 550deg. C., baking for five minutes giving a yellow stain to a depth of 150th of an inch, which is increased to a 15th of an inch in 18 hours. The yellow shows a beuutiful greenish or bluish fluorescence in reflected light. Lace patterns can be transferred to glass by this method, coloured monograms may be obtained, and even collodion negatives may be printed in various colours. Silver and copper give a red, while gold and iron salts have been used for other effects,

LEONID SHOWERS. Mr. Denning telis us that in 1902 tho Leonid shower will represent the one thousandth anni- versary of the first record of the appearance of the meteors, which were first recorded in 902, As the moon will be at her full in mid-November observation will be diflieult, but Mr. Denning adds that despite the brilliant illutfjliation of the; sky some of tho Leonids aro at jpiast likely to be distinguished. The comet whence the Leonids originate will be three and a half years past its perihelion in 1902, a circumstance which does not favour the idea of a brilliant display.

A NEW GUN-SIGHT. A new form of telescopic sight for use with a rifle has been invented. Neither !q nor back sight is employed with this c()IlL"Vu.t,CJ. but the shooter, in taking aim, loolls Uujugh a small lens which, by an optical device, throws an iimige of a bright little cross in front of the gun and in a lillo with tho barrel. This image serves as a foresight, and by simply holding the centre of the cross upon the object aimed at the iiiilrlisiti.i,ii takes his aim. The invention Was showu at the Glasgow Exhibition.

VARNISH. Tho formation of viti-iiihii, long supposed to be mi oxidation process, is otherwise explained by u German chcmist. He finds that the constitu- ent elements and their proportions remain the same, but the molecular weight becomes changed, the process being that known in chemistry as polymerisation. Linoxin, so impor- tant for linoleum, is polymerised linseed oil in its highest stage.

A METHOD oi Keeping in muut tne seven colours of the rainbow or spectrum is to memor- ise roygbi v," a word not unlike rainbow and consisting of the initials of the seven tints in or,lor_rod orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo, violet. IT is reckoned that the average Church and Chapel goers in England and Wales number something liko 11,000,000. The number of ser- mons preached every Sunday averages 80,000, there is one minister for every 700 persons, and one ^>bi.ce of worship to every 500. BOTTLE WAX, insoluble in spirit, is made by substituting, for the usual colopliy, resinates of the heavy metals or of the alkaline earths, to which can be added paraffins or salts of the fatty acids, and any colouring matters, also !»• Koluhle in alcohol.