Welsh Gazette and West Wales Advertiser

EXAMINATIONS IX MUSIC. ABERYSi WV I H CENTRE. The Loneon Ctilieqe o! '-tiisic b>-ld it<t ppriodiofl exauiina';oa a. tiie a.u»* n Hail, Aberystwyth, on ♦»••• • ol'.ot.vijig cucdioates were successful.—Primary: Sarah Owen, Aberav- ron.—Elementary: Elizabeth Jones, Machynlleth, Ethel Lewis, M..ciiynlU,<h, H.T Davie- New Qu^y. —Intermediate Jane Humphreys, Machynlletn, Daniel Hughes, Machynlleth, Jane Morgan, Mach- ynlleth. — Senior: Bessie Rees, Llanfihangel, Marion Evans, New Quay, Hannah Pugh, New Qimv.—Advancetl Senior: Ca: herine Jenkins, New "7, .J. .Cu, ,û.J..J..1 L -)o.ullul."r Mr G Augustus Holmes, of London and the local secretary Mr J T Rees, .Mi,- liac., Peny^arn. PETTY S^ttoIONS. The weekly Petry Sessions were held on Wedr^o- day last at the Town Hail, before the Mayor (Mi Isaac Hopkins), Messrs R J. Jones, John Watkins, W. J. Watkins and R. Morgan. Christmas Drunks.—Thomas Owen, Poplar-row, who did not appear, was charged v, it b having beer, drunk on the highway in Qaeen's-road on Christmas Day. Fined 2s 6:1 and costs.—John Harvey, Tre- fechan, labourer, was brought up in custody to ansrcer a charge of having been drunk and disor- derly in Great, Darkgate-street on Boxing Day. Accused pleaded guilty to being drunk, and put forth as an extenriHiing cirermstnr.cc" that it was Christmas time.—Fined 2s 6d and costs. Chimney Fire.— Messrs Jones Brothers, North- parade, coach builders, were summoned by Mr Rees Jones, borough surveyor, for having allowed the chimney of his house to be on fire on the 26th inst. Mr John Jones, who appeared, admitted that the chimney took fire, but it was not wilfullv stt on fire, as stated in the sutimons. Mr R. J. J me" said the summons did not state willfully but unldwfully.ilr Junes having persucd his sum- mons, recognised his mistake.—A fine of Is 6d in- cluding costs was made. Extension.—Mr Rufus Williams, of the Lion Hotel, applied for extension of time on Tuesday night next,uiitil four o'clock on the following morn- ing, the occasion being the Hockey Club ball.- The application was granted.

County School Governors. THE FINANCIAL POSITION. ANOTHER LONG DISCUSSION, A special meeting of the Governors of the County School was held on Tuesday evening at the Clerk's office, Portland-street, when there were present Air. C. M. Williams (chairman), presiding, Mrs. Griffiths, Mrs. E. H. James, Mrs Elizabeth James, Rev T. Levi, Professor Levi, Mr. Richard Richards, Mr. E. H. James, and Mr. John Evans, (clerk). The meeting was called (a) To receive the report of the Clerk as to securing guarantors, in accordance with the resolution passed at the last special meeting; and (b) to pass the following resolution proposed by the Chair- man :-lhat in order to meet the present de- mands on the managers, and particularly the payment of salaries now overdue to the mem- bers of the staff, an account be opened with the Treasurer to bewailed the "new account," and that all sums hereafter received by the treasurer, headmaster, or clerk respectively on behalf of the school be paid into such "new account," and that instructions to this effect be forwarded by the Clerk to the trea- surer, and headmaster, and to all such other persons as may from time to time have mity funds to the account of the school, and for the purpose of securing such new account" immediate steps be taken to obtain such a guarantee or other security as may satisfy the treasurer in respect of any liability, from time to time, hereafter, upon such new ac- count." At the outset, the Clerk said he wished to make a correction in the report of the pre- vious meeting published by a contemporary. He was reported to have said he had receiv- ed a private letter from Mr Lloyd Lewis, whereas he said that they would observe his name included in the letter from the bank with reference to the withdrawals, and that he had better read the letter which he (the Clerk) had written to Mr Lewis. The Chairman observed that had Mr Evans said it was a private letter, he would not have asked him to read it. The Chairman wished the members the compliments of the season, and these having been returned, Mr Williams said he hoped any discussion which would ensue, would be worthy of this festive season, and that if they did not agree they would not use harsh words. They had a right to their opinions, and to express them strongly, but without any bad feeling on the part of any of them. The Clerk reported that on the morning following the last meeting, he obtained the guarantee form from Mr. Lloyd Lewis, and within five or six hours, presented it to all the managers within reach. With the excep- tion of the Rev T Levi and Mr E H James, all declined to sign it. Having taken these two signatories on the condition that the other managers also signed, he wrote to them and the Rev T Levi called on him to say that under the circumstances he (the Clerk) was not to use the guarantee. He had received a letter from Mrs James to say he was net to use her guarantee, inasmuch as more sig- natories had not been obtained. He was un- able to see Professors Macauley and Levi, thev being away on their holidays. The Chairman said he was sure no one could find fault with the two persons who had sign- ed for putting it that way. Continuing, he said that when he heard that it had not bo»n signed bv a large number—at any rate, by- such a number that could be placed before the bank-he thought what alternative could be taken. It must be clear that things could not remain as at present. There were the teachers to be paid, and it was to be regret- ted that they could not be paid before the vacation. He did not anticipate that tho guarantee would have been signed by a suffi- cient number, but at any rate they had to consider the payment of salaries, and other accounts that were due. Mr Richard Richards said before conside"- ing the proposal the views of a meeting of the guarantors held before that meeting might be heard. The Chairman What guarantors were they ? Mr Richards: The guarantors to the Coun- ty Governing Body. Tho Chairman: They have nothing to do with us directly. Mr Richards said he thought it would throw some light upon the question if the view of the financial aspect taken by the guarantors was given. The Chairman: Strictly speaking, we are not in order in discussing anything outside the agenda. I am anxious to give every la- titude in order to arrive at some friendly settlement, and after the expression given I think it would be better to hear the view. The Rev T Levi said perhaps in speaking on the resolution it would come in if their opinion had anythilig to do with them as present* managers. The Chairman slicl the point was this, they had nothing to do with the merely routine work of the managers, such as the payments. It was a. distinct business, although there might be clauses connecting them ultimately. But directly, in regard to the payments of salaries and bills, the County Governing Body had nothing to do with them. His sugges- tion was that they should allow things to i-tt- main as at present, and try to get guarantors le' in order to be enabled to pay the salaries. Mr Evans having failed to get the guarantors on the old account, it occurred to him that the only alternative was to get new guaran- tors and open a fresh account. Mr R Richards said he believed that the other account had a very close bearing upon this, and that it would be best to give the opi-iiton of the guarantors. He knew, strictly speaking, there was no need for them to con- sider that. If they understood the real state of the finances, he was sure if they started a fresh account, or continued the old, it wonl-' be easy to get gentlemen to join under the old or a new guarantee. Mr Richards said the view taken by the guarantors was that the County Governing Body asked this dis- i trict to find a site and a guarantee for £ 2,400. They considered a suitable site could have J been obtained for C100. The Corporation v,n- i dertook to find a site. but instead of giving only just enough to find a site they gave £ 800, or about £ 400 above what was really required to find a. suitable site. So that t4OO given it excess of wind v. as required might be con- sidered as making up the total £ 2,400, £ 2,020 having been collected. Besides that they had received about in rer.t from the Head mast er's house. In the scheme they » i' Mid required to provide for a boi-pc. on'y school buildings. So that alt*>g-"ther th» y had got from the district not only £ 2,020, but £ 2.700. The Rev T Levi said independently of the ) C400 «! oii ill lieu of a f,om the Co:-po'*n- t tion. there would be only £ ^0 d"e frorn the ■old gurrnntors to make up the C2,4 00. Next March the amount paid for the rent of the house would be £ 4-r>0, and the old g la'arto; hoJd be qnit. "p Levi paid ho understood that was on the buildings. That had nothing to do with the liabiiity at the bank. Mr Richards said it gave a new light on the financial aspect- altogether. Iks iiev 1 Lew 0" thlt Opening a new ac- count would not affect anything. It was all the same as one account. MIs Griffith: Are we to understand that the old guarantors are relieved of all respon- sibility except £ 30.. » The Rev T Levi: This only concerns the County Governing Body. Mr Richards said that was the view taken by the County Governing Body and guaran- ■;<y. If the County Governing Body-who were the final authority—accepted the view taken by the guarantors, they would give their decision that they were satisfied that the bond had been discharged. Mr J P Thomas said that left a serious for the guarantors of the present day. The indebtedness on the buildings of L600, together with the £ 150 overdraft, made zC750 due. Professor Levi remarked that they had balances against that indebtedness, bringing the debt down to L138. Mr J P Thomas understood thev could not use balances from one fund to make up a de- ficit in another. Professor Levi: That being so, the liabdity is about JE650. The Rev T Levi said that even were there JS2000 debt upon the school, no liability would rest upon the bond guarantors, inasmuch as they had practically discharged the bond they entered into. # Mr R Richards: Money in lieu of a site has been given by the Corporation, and L2,400 has been collected, so that every satisfaction has been given. Professor Levi: Is it not a fact that £ 800 was given in lieu of a site? Mr Richards said what the guarantor? maintained was that more than was required of them was given by the Corporation, and that a splendid site could be got for £400. Mr J P Thomas: The difficulty that comes to my mind is this, we have a debt of E600 on the fuildings Mr Richards: I think it is clear now. Mr J P Thomas: I did not know that until now, but still there is the debt of L150, and the bills and salaries are due. Mr Richards said there would be the grants to meet them^ Mr Thomas: Will they be sufficient? Mr Richards: They have been sufficient be- ^Professor Levi: May I ask whether a word was said about the reason of the withdrawal of the guarantees trom the bank. Mr Richards: No reason was given nobody asked why they resigned. Mrs Griffith: Has the £ 600 been cleared? We came to the room with tke idea that there was a debt upon the schc&)I. Mr Richards said before they had not taken a proper view of the ESOO given by the Cor- poration. Continuing, he said that when buying the site they bought a bigger area than was required, i.e., tney bought three acres when one would suffice. They also bought a house when only school buildings were required. This extra property, the two acres of land and the house, could be looked upon as an asset against the debt of £600. The Clerk said the opinion of the guaran- tors was not that the debt had been paid, but that their liability had come to an end. The bond was simply a guarantee to pay k2,400, and their view was that that money had been paid in. The scheme did not say they were to be voluntary subscriptions or not. The voluntary subscriptions paid in amounted to £ 2,020, the Corporation paid JE800, and £300 had been received from the house as rent, making £ 3,100 actually paid in. The guaran- tors contended that their liability was ended, and that left it with the present managers to meet the debt. They had given over to the County Governing Body a piece of pro- perty that they could not have asked of them. -.L. -= if they put the value ot tne nouse at a capi- tal sum, he estimated it would be worth from £ 1,800 to £ 2000. He would may that the £50 a year wouill automatically wipe off the debt of £624. The guarantors also contendedthat should anybody seek to enforce that guarantee against them, they could in all fairness go to the County Governing Body and say You took from us P.1,800 of property more than was required by the scheme, and you must give the extra property bac-ti. Mr Richards: I believe your version comes to the same as mine. Professor Levi said in face of that state- ment he thought they had nothing to gain by passing the resolution suggested. Nor had they anything to gain by passing the resolu- tion carried at the previous meeting. The Chairman: There is another side to the question entirely. Mrs Griffith: We did not know that they were exempt from liability. The Chairman said that question must be tested. Mr Ricahrds: I have simply expressed the view of the guarantors. The Chairman said had he known that the question of the County Governing Body was to come forward, he would have brought par- ticulars. Mr Richards' statements that prac- tically the whole debt had been cleared away because the Governing Body held more pro- perty than was required, made it appear like a Christmas drama to him. Before the school could be opened temporarily the local mana- gers had to put into the bank, or guarantee, a sum of not less than £ 2,400. He believed he was correct in saying that before P,2,,586 was paid from the County Governing Body out of the building fund, this bond had been signed by responsible persons. He was never more surprised than when he heard that the Corporation had given 7L400 as a subscription, and £ 400 for a site. The C800 was voted in lieu of a site, and Plascrug field, opposite Railway-terrace, was spoken of as a site. Already the letting of Plascrug field repre- sented something Tike £ 3000. The Corpora- tion felt that was not really a suitable site, though they were prepared to give it. How could anybody in their senses say that they could secure a site in or near the town for about £ 400? Were they to be carried away bv a plausible statement of this kind ? "Mr. Williams enquired of the Clerk the val- ue of a piece of land behind the Town Hall. the Clerk: I refuse to tell you. I do not see why you should go into my private busi- ness. the Chairman: I have no wish to go into private business. I believe that a plot. of that small field to be worth £2000. The Clerk: The whole of the field was sold for £ 700.^ Mrs. Elizabeth James: Are we to be kept here talking about something no one knows anything about ? The Chairman T appeal to you, Mis. J!i m es- Mm James; I do not want you to appeal qtw me. iiie Chairman: I have allowed the discus- sion to go on at the wish of the meeting. Mrs. James: Out of order. The Chairman: You did not object. Mr. 1 Williams said it could not be for a moment contemplated that' the Corporation gave L400 as a subscription. The Rev T Levi said as far as he was con- cerned it was all new to him. Very differ- ent things were said at the other meeting to what was said now. Independently of the i;4000, there would be only due in March next £30. Air. Richards: We agree that there is a debt, but we say there is property to meet that debt. The Chairman said this £ 2,400 was to go to the building of the school, and the house had nothing to do with it. It was, there- fore, unfair to put the rent of the house against the debt. The Rev T Levi said over R300 had been paid towards the school building. The Chairman said it only showed how certain views could be put forth. Mrs. James: This meeting was called to go through this agenda. The Chairman: I know that. Airs. James: Why do you not go through it ? Mr R. Richards: I must defend the Chair- man, as we introduced the other question. The Chairman: If you had objected, I would not have consetited. I Mrs. James: I did objeqt. I objected before you came to the meeting. You are losing time. Mr. J P Thomas: Xet us -have the expla- nation of the Chairman. Mrs. James: Mr. Williams will speak all night. He has bpen on two hours now. The Chairman: Are you dreaming? You cannot know what you are talking about. Mrs James: W are called to this meeting to go through this agenda. I ne Chairman Why did you not object. Mrs. James: You yourself said it was out oi order. The Chairman: No one said anything against it. Mr. J. P. Thonjns: Go on, We do not want I to hear any jnore. j The Chairman I am in perfect order. Mr- James: Yoti are talking; that is all yon all do. The Chairman: If 70" Wf-r- to talk less! and more to the point it would be better. j Mrs James: You upend our time over it. j ^a!r"ia.n If jv: hvl objected at the beginning Mrs. James: I did. The Chairman: You did not. Several Members: Go on, we agree with you, Mr. Chairman. Professor Levi: I understand this discus- sion will close with the Chairman's expla- nation. Continuing his explanation, the Chairman said some of the members of the County Governing Body had made strong comments on the matter. Why had not these gentle- men produced their arguments before? When attention was called t. it at the County Governing Body, the guarantor* met for the first time, and they now said they on-r nothing whatever. Assuming that the Cor- poration had given 1:400, there remained a debt of L224. Mrs E H James said the house was an asset that they had. The Chairman: Xot an assst against the £ 2,400.. The cost of the building has noth- ing to do with the bond. Professor Levi: I move the discussion close on this. It is not relevant to us at aU. The Chairman said that on the face of it the statement appeared t obe fictitious. Professor Levi: We do not contribute to that opinion. The Chairman said that in order to secure the zC50 rent from the Headmaster's house, they had given a capitation fee of 30s. per hea;l up to the first hundred, -ind Cl per head after that number. Mr Williams said he had discussed the matter with lawyers, and they saw a great deal of complication in it. Mrs. James: Are you- on the agenda now, Mr Chairman ? The Chairman: I am coming to it. I am sorry you are in such a hurry. Continuing, he said that having failed to get the old guarantors to join again to carry on the old account for tho present, he thought they might open a new account in order to pay the salaries. He might say that the fast thing which entered his mind was to put the present guarantors into any worse position by adopting his resolution. They had failed to find guarantors on the old account. Professor Levi: I object to that remark, all it was almost impossible to see them. Whatever reason there was before against the resolution, there is infinitely more now What authority have you for saying we can. open a fresh account without taking over the responsibility of the old account. There is no need to pass any resolution; let us carry on the old account with greater enthus- iasm now. Professor Levi then proposed as an amend- ment that a conference be held with the bank manager as to the guarantee acceptable to carry on the old account. The responsi- bility he said, lay upon them and no one else. The Chairman: I do not accept your opin- ion. Professor Levi: I submit that not a single manager would submit to such a thing. Mr. J. P. Thomas seconded the amend- ment, which he thought was the only reason- able one they could come to. The Chairman: We do not call upon any one to pay a single penny. Mr. Thomas: You do not, but in less than ten days after the opening of a new account, notice will be sent to the guarantors to pay up the debt. Professor Levi: There ought to bo only one account. The Chairman did not think that it would be fair to the new guarantors. Professor Levi: Why is it not fair? The Chairman: That is my opinion. Professor Levi: Why was it fair for the old guarantors to undertake all the respon- sibility. You refused to become a guaran- tor, and it does not seem to be right. The Rev. T. Levi thought it would not be right to ask for further guarantors without defining their position. Mr. Richards said he did not believe the financial position was so serious as had been thought. A further amendment was then proposed by Professor Levi that a sub committee con- fer with the manager of the National Pro- vincial Bank as to the acceptance of a limit- ed guarantee. Mr Richards also suggested that the old guarantors be asked to reconsider their withdrawels. The Rev. T. Levi' did not think they would be a step further on by passing this resolu- tion Professor Levi quite agreed that nothing less would do than a re-organisation. This resolution did not bind them to be satisfied with the school. Mrs. Griffiths thought they were indebted to the old guarantors fo rmeeting that even-1 ing. Professor Levi said the alternative was the resignation of the officials connected with the school. The Chairman: If the old guarantors will come back I will heartily join them. I can safely say that I will not allow any business outside the agenda to be introduced again Mrs. Elizabeth James: Hear, hear.) Professor Levi made another amendment. including Mr. Richard's suggestion, as fol- lows:—" That a sub committee be appointed to meet the old guarantors and to invite their co operation and to comer with the manager of the National Provincial 'Bank as to the acceptance of a guarantee and to bring in a report to the next meeting." This was seconded by Mr. Richards, and carried unanimously, the sub committee consisting of the Chairman, Profe'ssbt1 Levi, Mr. Richard Richards, and Mrs. Griffith. The meeting then ended.

Robbery at the College. VALUABLE COLLECTION OF COINS STOLEN. A startling discovery was made at the Col- lege on Monday morning, when it was found that the building had been burglariously en- tered, and a large number of old coins stolen from one of the stands placed in the quad- rangle. This discovery was made by Morgan Morgan, one of the porters, on going to clean up the place on Monday morning. Entrance had been effected by breaking a pane of glass in a basement window, and once inside the thief or thieves had a cleat. course up to the quadrangle. An attempt had been made to cut away the framework of the stand, as sev- eral deep indentions in the woodwork show. Failing m this, the glass was broken, prob- ably with a piece of iron bar, which had been left behind. There were several bloodstains about, caused, it is assumed, by the broken glass. It is difficult to explain the object of the robbery,as the coins, most of which are of ancient date, are of small value ex- cept to connoisseurs. True, there was a set of Jubilee coins in the case, but it can scarcely bo believed that the intrinsic value of these would tempt anyone to commit such a. daring robbery. Although in the same case the collection of coins minted in Aber- ystwyth Castle, specimens of which command very high prices, was left untouched by the thieves. The head porter, Mr Joseph Jones, and his family, reside in the building, al- though at some distance from whore the cases are situated. Information was immediately given to the police, but up to the present no arrest has been made. The following is a list of the missing coins, as circulated by the police:— Complete set of Jubilee coins, except half sovereign (1887). 1 Jubilee shilling. Silver Medal in Honour of Victory of Waterloo. Silver Box in shape of Medal of Leopold I., Emperor of Germany (1658). Henry III. 5 Silver Pennies, 4 long cross and 1 short cross. Edward I. Civitas London, 2 Civitas Can- tor, Viliesci Edmundi. Edward II. Silver penny, Civitas London, 2 silver pennies Civitas Eboraci. John. Irish coin Henry VI. Groat, 2 Calais Groats, Annu- let type Groat. Edward IV. 3..Groats Civitas London. Henry VII. "'2 Groats Civitas London. Henry VIII. Groat andi Half Groat, pro- file only, 3 Groats full fae. Edward VI. Testoon or Shilling with pro- file, 6 Testeons or Shillings with full face, 1 of them with the Arms of France and Eng- land. Mary. Groat with profile. Elizabeth. 2 Sixpences crowned head 1561, 2 sixpences crowned head, Tudor rose behind the herd, 2 sixpences crowned head 1568, 3 threepences crowned head, shilling. 2 half Groats Civitas London (hammered money). James 1. 3 Shillings dexter bunt profile, Groat. Charles T. ? Hnlt crowns King on horse- j Shillings Groat, Three- pence. half Groat, Penny. Commonwealth. 2 Half crowns half Groat, Charles TT. Milled Money. Shilling; ham- i mc-fv? money. 2 Fonrpences, 3 Threepences.. James IT. Shilling (laureated head"), Gua- moiey Half crown. Shilling XII. over crown. William and Mary. Half crown (square shiol-n. Bristol Shilling. j J7J Norwich Hnlf crown. 2 Lor.- I Anne fS^inbtirgh (Iroru a Shillin- (uf. ( tiiu Liuoii), 6 z bixpelites, jumi crow*. Ueoige II 2 Shillings (oid head) 2 Six- !)etlces kijlcl, lieafi). George ili. Snililng (bust in aiiiolti) oilil- Ill. (flank Tokens) Three Siiill- lngs, 2 i^igiiteep penny pieces, 6 Irish 2 thieo Shilling; George IV. Threepence (Maundy) one Six Uoliar Colon ial;. ial William IV. Eixpence, (misstruck), 1 Colon- ial Coin. #Victoria (Maundy) Id. 2 2d., 2 3d. and '-L. !j- v. fc>iiver token for local currency, I each at Birmingham, Hereford, Leicester, Derby, 6, i(iliigtuii iirict, SAN aiisea, 2 Sixpences one at Seath. Inuian, 1862, Rupee, i Rupee, t Rupee 2 Annas 1841 E.I.CC. Colonial Coin, 'three half penny pieces. Canada, 2 1U ceiti 1808, 1881. 1 [j cents 1872. Sierra Leone. 1, 10 cents 1796. L mted States. Silver Coms, Dollar 1803, 2 i Dollar 1856, 1858, 3 10 cent's 1814, 18^7, 1886. 1, 3 Cents 1843, 1, 5 Cents Dollar 11875. Dollar 1883. Nickel Coins, 3, o Cents, 1869, 1870, 1882. 1, 5 Cent 1883. 3 3 Cents 1865, 1866, 1868. Chili 1871. Brazil, Peter II. 1858. Mex- ico 1870. Portugal Peter V. 1855. Scotland. James I and James II. Holland. William II. 1848. William III. 1838. Russia. Alexander I. 1815. AleÜnder II. Italy. Victor Emanuel. Florence I860, Rome 1863. Denmark. Christian VII. 1788. Chris- tian VTH. 1843. Frederick VlL J854 Christian IX. 1875. Facsimile of Jeurish Shekel. Belgian and Spanish Coins. Austria. Leopold Archduke of Austria 1032, Maria Theresa Tiyn 17ft Germany. Charles VI. 1728. Charles VI. Medal 1725. German States. 2 Anhalt Benrburg 1750- 1753. Anhalt 1840, t8 Thaler. Hamburg 174-, Nassau 1813 Bavaria Joseph I. 1825 Louis 1. 1834. 2 Maximn. Joseph I Kings 1856. 1866. Baden 1806. Bremen 1840 2 Mecklenburg Schewrin 1763, 1770. 2 Han- over 1827, 18-42- Lippe I860. 3 Saxony 1836 1854, 1865, Hesse 1863. Prussia. Frederick William III. 1822. 2 William 1. 1868, 1871.

—■■ 1 —— TREGARON SUCCESS.—The numerous friends of Dr John Evans, London, and of Lianio isaf, will be glad to learn that he has gained a B.S. degree (Bachelor of Surgery). Dr Evans is already a M.R.C.S. L.R C. P. and Ai ,B. CHRISTMAS.—As usual the Christmas holidays passed off very quietly. The trains on Thursday brought in a large number of persons from South Wales. On Christmas Day services were held at the Parish Church, conducted by the vicar, Rev D. M. Davies and at. the C.M. Chapel, a sermon was preached by the Rev Morgan Evans. There were no festivities of any kind, but a large number of young persons went to the Llangeitho Eisteddfod in tne afternoon. Petty Sessions.—The ordinary monthly meeting of the magistrates was held on Tuesday. There were no cases for trial, quite an unusual occurrence, there not having been a clean sheet belore for several years. The magistrates present were Mr. D. J. Williams (chairman), Dr. Lloyd, Dr. Morgan, Messrs. J. H. Davies, Wm. Jones, and R 8. Rowland. •—A^r Daniel Watkins, Lampeter, ap- plied for the transfer of the license of the j Lion Hotel, Poiatrliydfeiidigaid, to Thomas Jones.—The application was granted, the, police offering no objection.-—Mr. Watkins also applied for the transfer of the license of the Fountain Inn, Swyddffynon, to a Miss Phillips.—Acting Chief Constable Phillips, opposed the application on the ground that a public house was not necessary, as there was one at Ystradmeurig, which answered all requirements.—Mr. Watkins asked for a temporary transfer in order that he could serve the necessary notices upon the police. —The application was granted, the magis- trates intimating that the case would be fully gone into at the next court.—David Lewis, junior, Tanffordd, Tregaron, fisherman applied for an ejectment order against Mrs. Anne Jenkins.—The application was refused on the ground of insufficient notice.—The Clerk informed the Court that the annual licensing meeting had been fixed for Feb.9th. BOARD OF GUARDIANS. The fortnightly meeting of the Board was held on Tuesday last, Mr. Evan Evans, Lledrod, (chairman) presiding. There were also present Messrs D J Williams John Jones and Rees Evans, Caron Lower; Peter Davies, Llangeitho; David Davies, and R. S. Row- land, Gorwydd; Thomas Davies, Gwynfil; Wm. Roberts, Caron Upper; David Davies, Doithio United; Evan Evans, Ystrad iiieut-ig H. Herberts, and Dl. Edwards, Nautcwnlle; John Owen, Llanbadarn; D D Evans, Llanio; David Williams, Bettns Leiki; Lewis Oliver and Wm. Jones, Ysbyt- tv Ystwyth; Wm. Oliver, Lledrod Upper; with J. Lloyd, clerk; M. Morgan, master; Di-s. Lloyd and Morgan, medical officers; Messrs. tlees Rowlands, relieving officer; J R Rees, inspector; S Tregonning and Mor- gan Jones, surveyors. Statistics. Outdoor relief administered during the past fortnight £ 45 2s 6d to 125 paupers; last year corresponding period 18s Od to 135 paupers. Number of inmates in the House 24 last year corresponding period 23. Num- ber of vagrants relieved during the past fortnight 40. Christmas at the Workhouse. The Master reported that a dinner, con- sisting of geese and plum pudding was given to the inmates on Christmas Day, the extra provision being thoroughly enjoyed. The inmates wished to convey their thanks to the Board for their kindness. Mrs Me Fie, of Midlothian, as usual sent a parcel of Christmas cards and tracts; Mr Evans, Al- bion House, sent tobacco, oranges and sweets and Mr John Williams, Duol, Llanddewi, sent sweets. An enjoyable da,y was spent.— On the proposition of Mr D J Williams, sec- onded by Mr Peter Davies, a hearty vote of thanks was accorded the donors for their kindness to the inmates. Beer, or no Beer! Mr 1) o Williams remarked that he had seen in a local paper that Mr Bennett, of India, a native of Ysbytty Ystwyth, had also given the inmates a Uinner on Christmas Day. Mr. Williams aJiked if that vvns cor- rect.—The Master having replied in the neg- ative, Mr Wili Jones said it waft quite cor- rect that Mr Bennett intended giving a treat to the inmates in the Workhouse. He had received a guinea from Mr Bennett, for such purpose, which he now handed over. Mr. Bennett, continued Mr Jones, was a native of Ybytty Ystwyth, being the son of an old guardian who died when he (Mr Bennett) was only 16 years old. He worked himself up to a responsible position, and each year he remembered the poor of his native dis- trict. He (Mr Jones) proposed that the Master should spend the money in providing a dinner, and that each inmate be given a pint of beer if so desired. He suggested that the dinner should take place oil New Year's Day.—The Chairman said he would support Mr Jones' proposal if he would with- draw the last phrase. He was against liv- ing any beer.—Mr Oliver said that he was strong against the proposal of giving beer.— Mr Wm Jones remarked that if an inmate was fond of a glass of beer, he thought that it should be given him.-—Mr Evan Evans, Ystrad Meurig, seconded Mr Wm Jones' pro- posal.—Mr liees Evans proposed an amend- ment that no beer be given.—Mr Dl. Edwards seconded. On a division, the amendment was carried by a large majority. The Master's Protest. A person from Ysbytty appeared before -the Board and made an application to reduce the sum now imposed upon him by the Board as a contribution toward the maintenance of his mother. The application was granted, Whereupon the Master stated that it would be unfair to the other persons who contribu- tecy. He could not possibly punish persons ana send them to prison who were possibly worse off than the applicant. It was most, unfair to canvass the Guardians and he now wished to give a month s notice of his resig- nation as a collector.—Mr D J AiVilliams re- marked that it was most. unfair that Mr Morgan should state that the Guardians had been canvassed.—Mr Morgan said that that did not apply to Mr Williams.—Mr Rees Ev- ans, in an exerted tone, said that it was most unfair and dlsjionest that the Master should htr, that they b(,et! canvassed. He as a groat friend of the Master, but he could not let such remarks pass. He (the speaker) was also accused outside by the "rat e- paycis that It was the Master who ruled the Board s affairs. He thought Mr Monzan ought to wTthdiav. his ^enia ks.—The Mas- ter: No, I won't.—Tlie incident then ended. Vote of Condolence. Mr D J Williams referred to the of one of tho members, M- Hotel. Pout-hr!fendigaid. Mr Wil I • u«H :1.; J'. ;_IV.,h^J and faithful member, and his great object j was Lo be kind to the poor. (Hear, hear.) 1 Ah" deceased was the fourth member tiey iu*a lost u.i.riug tne last three years. He 1'• < I•; '• '.d tiie CLE"k should write to Wrs I Jenkins convoying the Board's sympathy vith her in her bereavement.—Mr David Daries seeo'n'cd tho notion, ■ Ihich was carried. RURAL DISTRICT COUNCIL. Mr R S Rowland, Garth, presided over a meeting of this Council, held on Tuesda;. Dold. e. 'l0 'i l' t11at tI12 c.n::f.'C appointed at the last meeting to inspect the road in Doldre had met, and had deeded that as the road did not lead to any particu- lar place, that the Council vote a sum o £3 toward its repair. Mr. Rowland, contiming, said that had the wall not fallen they u >ald probably not have hoard of it, and the om- m'ttce thought it was a matter for those landlords interested. The Clerk had no\' in- formed them that it was illegal to grant £3, therefore the committee recommended thst no steps be taken. If the Council undertook to carry out the work it would cost a very large sum.—On the proposition of M' Ii. Herberts, secondod by Mr Thos Davies. it was agreed that the report be adopted. Doldre Bridge. A letter from the Tregaron Parish Council was read, calling attention to the contition of the footbridge at Doldre, and askinC the Council to put it in repair.—Mr Rees tvanB spoke in favour of erecting a good anc sub- stantial bridge.—The matter was referred to Mr Rees Evans and the Surveyor to bring in a report. Bont Water Supply. A complaint wns received from Mr J T. Richards, Strata Florida, that the water supply was being interfered with.—The chair- man thought that it was a matter f<r the police.—The Clerk said that he had received a letter from Mr Aroh, who complaired of the overflow of the supply upon his land. This, the Clerk thought, was the catse of Mr Richard's complaint, as Mr Arc* had found it necessary to turn off the supjly, as it flooded his land.—Mr D J WilIiaIDI con- sidered some steps should be taken to remedy the overflow, as it greatly damaged th, field. —Ultimately Mr Wm Roberts and tie In- spector were asked to visit the spot aid re- port. Esgormwyn Road. A letter from the Clerk of the Gfrnnws Upper Parish Council was read, aski;g the District Council to forward the Parish Coun- cil an estimate of the cost of putting tie road leading from Esgermwyn mine in repai, with a view of getting the District Council P take it over.—Mr Ward, the owner of the mine, also wrote asking the Council to tate the matter into iconsideratioii.'—The Clek sta- ted that Mr Ward made a similar apploation a few months ago, but the District Council referred the matter to the Parish Council of Gwnnws.—The Surveyor, in reply -o sev- eral members, said that the road Wi;8 very boggy, and would coot a large sum to put it in good repair.—Mr Wm Jones spoke srongly in favour of the application, and sail that he feared that if a proper road was no made the mines would have to be stopped, which would be a great loss to the district as a great number of families were depndent upon the men employed there. The rowl had been in existence for over 60 years, aid ac- cording to law it was the duty of the Council to maintain ir. He thought that the Coun- cil should accede to the application, a; they found that every idle mine left a great num- ber of heirs dependent upon the 'ates. (Laughter.) No action was taken, and He letter was allowed to lie on the table. Cwmystwyth. In response to an application, three build- ers tendered for the erection of a new bridge over the river Mulwyn at Cwmystwvth, viz., Elias 10s. Samuel Dalies, Cwmystwyth, £5 10s.; and John Evans.Tre- garon, £5 17s 6d.—On the proposition (i Mr Evan Evans, seconded by Mr Herberts, the lowest tender was accepted. Goyan Road. Mr D D Evans again drew attention to this road. Mr Evans said that a commttee warn appointed some time ago to inspect and report upon its condition, but no report had been made.—The committee was again ask- ed to report.

LAMPETER. ASSIZK COURT.—Mr Justice Walton has fixed Monday, 18th Januarv, for the opening at thistown of the Winter Assizes. PERSONAL.—The Rpv Evan Evans. Soar, exclu- ded his fifteenth yenr a? minister of the Conrcga- tional Church, la^t. Sunday. NOTICE.—All persons wishing to get the "vVelsh Gazette," delivered at their residences every -"burs- day should give their names to Mr E S lorris, newsagent, College- rcet. SEQUEL TO A SeuEK,—As the result of ebooze on Saturday evening, John Walsh, a tranp, was brought before the Mayor (Alderman [ospph Davies), on Monday to answer a charge of laving been drunk, preferred against him by P. C. Lewis —A fine of 2s 61 was imposed. Street Improvements.—It will be goot news to many that Biyn Road, Peterwell Terrace, and Drovers' Road will in the course of a few days, undergo some much-needed imp.oT'nienfc. Continuing its scheme of betterment all round by instalments the Council will net deal with these three streets. The first censign- ment of the concrete slabs has alrealy ar- rived and work will be begun with forthwith. COMPETITIVE .Mkktinc;.— A very successful competitive meeting was held at the Coronation Hall, Pumpsaint, on Chii^inias Day. The tall was filled to overflowing, and .>winrr to its liungso crowded, the meeting was on the whole a disorderly one, and it is sta'ed tint damage to the e'lent of £ 10 was made. The feHmvim:: w#»re the avetvds in the most important items:—Chief Choral "Blxleuyn bach wyt ti rnewn gurdd," first prize Bethel Caio male voice party "Cydgn. y Morwvr," 1 (Jiycwni party; quari«-ttc 'Tic miniitc-gun at U1, Mr W Lewis and parly, Caio; trio "Y tii Illonvr: Mr W Lewis and party champion solo (any sol.), prize divided between Mr Evan Davies, Cwrnarnc, and Air Ben Jones. Gwaenea< curwen: bass ;;)10 Y bachgen dewr." Mr D Roderick, Cilycwm; soprano solo "The Holy City." iiiss Davies, rajc: tenar solo Hyl redd hi yn gyw-ir," Mr TDavies. Cilycwh). Boxing Day.—In past years BoxinS Day was looked forward to by holiday seekers as a day of undiluted enjoyment. year, however, a great disappointment wis felt when it became known that the Neiuddfawr foxhounds were unable to meet owinp to the f'-osty condition of the ground. A fair crowd had gathered on the Square, some liounted on horseback, fully anticipating a let., if not a run, and having patiently waited for some two hours, they returned home greatly disappolnted. In the afternoon, lowever, a few tradesmen made a collection towards a walking contest, and in this eveit about a dozen competitors took part. Tie prize was won by Dan Jones, Llanfair, seccud prize by David Thomas, butcher; and the third prize was divided between Rees Davies, carrier, and Griffith Jenkins, smith It is much to be regretted that no attempt was made to hold an eisteddfod or a concert on such an occasion, as it is stated that several small eisteddfodic meetings held in the locality on Christmas Day reaped a profit of almost £30 each. The Gas Company.—The prospects of this Company is said to be improving, and it is now in a better position, financially, than it has been for many years. It is ar old say- ing that A woman, a dog, and a walnut tree. The more you beat them the better they be. Can this be true of the Gas Company also? It has been subjected to a good dedl of criti- cism of late and its back seems to be broad enough to bear it all. It is rumoured that a dividend of five per cent. will b declared at the forthcoming meeting. The Suggestion that the town should be lighted by electricity rather than by gas is being favourably received by the townspeople generally. There is as much room for im- provement as there is ground for complaint. The streets were in total darkness last wok; and on Boeing night the moon and the street lamps were indulging, as it were, in a game of Little Bo-peep. It would be interesting to know how many mantles are broken from week to week in the gas lamps, and why? This is a matter which closely affects the pockets of the ratepayers. Perhaps they will see to it. Unveiling a Tablet.—On Saturday night week last, at Siloah Independent Chapel, Llanelly, a memorial tablet to the late Rev. Thomas Davies. D.D.. wnj* unveiled. For close upon 45 years did this illustrious preach- er minister over the flock at Shiloah. He woro tho white flower of a blameleHs life," and he was muc attached to his church and congregation, and wns vosnerted cily in Llanelly and district, but out the Principality whore ho held an envin^e reputation as a p-enchor, lecturer, and Kayist. Though dead his works live after him- Notwithstanding the very rough wea- ther. there on SdwdllY night a fairly «<«. tho Rev. Fin; ImviOr', ^tho pnsto-. p-«h»er«. The tablet L., John Iliomas, Station Road, fc J^-n: .ueynon, the oldest living member ie c'llJrch, performed the unveiling oere- i son ueLvered by proxy an ad- 1 i'a c:i h*s fibers behalf, in which the lat- j ter revived pensonal recollections of Dr. Da- l-;iI' 1 • ^i1 a y°unS man- used to live J" Addrpsses were delivered by three of the deacons, and several ministers. The Vv Evans, Lampeter (Soar), son in law j 5avie,3' °,n behaIf <>f the family, t.ianked the church and those who supported <.10 movement, for their kindness. A tele- reo-iv-'d from the R"v AI- lord Davies, B.A., son of Dr. Davies, express- ing his regret for being absent. The meet- 'ng was brought to a close by the Rev. Thomas ■Johns pronouncing the benediction. Dr. Da- vies was born near Bethel in the parish of J VNCTUTE* CHRISTMAS HOLT DAYS.-CB ristmas week passed "It unusually quiet. The weather was very season- ahlc nrv add frosty. The shops were dressed for the occasion, and business during the whole week was very brisk. Tuesday, however, proved to be the busiest day at the Railway Station a ad the Pocr OflW, nnl it is estimated that this year has seen a record in the despatching of parcels. The ?r;iins especially from the South for four consecu- uve days were very late, and the delivery of letters was naturally much disorganised. The- trains on *)rocS',i £ *n a large influx of vUicors from boutn v\ ales, and on Christmas morning a large L..oer ar. oer ariived by the mail busses and brakes. Services were held at the Parish Church t rougb- out the day. Holy Commnnion was celebrated at 8 o clock, and again at 10 o'clock. At the English service the choir, conducted by Mr W Lewi. splendidly sang the beautiful anthem composed by Maker, Arise, Shine," the solos being rendered by Messrs Phil Jones and D B Williams. The church had been prettily decorated with chrysanthemums and toiiage by Mr W Taylor, (flowers being sent by Mrs Harford, Falcondale), Mr D F Lloyd, Mrs Ernest Lied, Bryn-rood, Miss Parry, Station Terrace, Miss Jones. Tanner's Hall, Miss Louise Davies, Bridge-street, Miss Lloyd, Vicarage, and Miss Ber.b.SD.C. Prayer meetings were held at all the Nonconformist places of worship. At tbe- Workhouse the inmates spent a merry day. A splendid dinner was giver them at the expense of :be Union, whilst Mr S Van Davies, Coronation ^ores gave them tea, tobacco, and sweets. Mrs McFie and Miss Jennings, of Mid-lothian sent them Christmas cards and tracts. The afternoon being fine, a large number of young persons journeyed to the country where eisteddfods were held. whilst others attended a lecture at the C.M. Chapel. THE PASSING YEAR. The year 1903, the last momenta of whiek will have ebbed away before the morrow. has not been marked by any great and out- standing event in the history of the town. Things have gone on in the even tenour of their way. There has, however, and we note the fact with pleasure, been a steady application to .the work of public improve- ments, with the result that something has been accomplished, something has been done before the year's close. There has been » gratifying growth during recent years and that on better lines than has ever been wit- nessed in the past; and if the growth and im- provement of the town continues at the same rate as at present there is no reason why Lampeter should not, in thenear future become a veritable Garden City. There III no finality to progress; and much yet re- main's to be done to better the sanitary con- ditions of the town. New houses are rapidly multiplying; the streets are stretching into the country, and municipal responsibilities are increasing and demanding the best that the ratepayers can give. Whittier's mejssage to a favourite town of his will not be amis to ours at such a season am this:— Adrift on Time's relentless tide, A's waves that follow waves, we glide. God grant we leave upon the shore Some waif of good it lacked before; Some seed or flower or plant of worth Some added beauty to the earth; Some larger hope some thought to make The sad world happier for its make. The singer of a farewell rhyme, Upon whose outmost verge of time The shades of night are falling down, I pray, God bless the good old town!

ABERAYRON. THE MISSING MAX.—Nothing has yet been dis- covered of the old man, David Morgan, who, as reported in our last issue, has been missing since Saturday, December 19th. It now seems all too probable that having lost his way in the dark he fell into the sea and was drowned.

Rumour and GOSSID. FROM VARIOUS SOURCES. Mr Herbert Lewis. M P., and Mrs Lewis sailed from Marseilles for Algiers on Thursday. # Principal Bebb, of Lampeter, will be the "select preacher" before Cambridge University on Good Friday and Easter Day next. The banquet given in honour of Mr Lloyn- George, M.P., by the New Reform Club is fixed for the 7v) of January, and will take place attheTroo- adero. Mr L. V. Harcuurt will preside. # At a meeting- of the Trustees of the Cornwall!* Charities held at Schoolroom, LUuwrda. on Wednesday evening week, Mr Mervyn Peel. Dany- rallt Park, in the chair, Mrs Daviesj Plas-v-Wenallt Llanwrda, was unanimously elected co-optatfve trustee. Yesterday (Wednesday-) a quiet wedding wai- ->ol- emnized at Harecourt Chapel, London, by the Kev. 11. Elvel Lewis, the contracting parties being Mr. Nicholas Lewis, draper. Upper-street, London, and .Miss M. E. Thomas, Senny Bridge, Brecon, formerly Cookery instructress at the University College, Aberystwyth. The bride, being well know, has been the recipient of a large number of present^- The Rev Lewis Dauiei Jenkins, 1. rector of Bala, has been appointed to the living of Llangollen, vacant, by the appointtneut ortbe Yen. Archdeacon Wynne Jones to the living of Oswesirv. Mr Jen- kins, who is a graduate of SL. David's College, Lam- peter, was ordained by the Bishop of St. Asaph in 1883. He held successively the curacies of Mar- chwiel and St. James's, Khosddu. Ii 1889 he was appointed to the perpetual curacy of Penycae. and in 1897 he was p-omoted to th" rectory" of Bala. Mr Jenkins is a native of Llariiar. '31. -H A marriage has been arranged between Robert Peel Price, the county treasurer of Carmarthenshire, second son oi the late Mr- David Long Price, of Tally House, Carmar- thenshire, and Miss Margaret Rhys, eldest daughter of the late Mr. Richard Rhys, of I enarth and niece of Mr. Benjamin Evans, J.P.. o Llanfair Grange, Llandovery, Car- marthenshirc. Mr. Peel Price is a very well known in Carmarthenshire, and is a very popular gentleman. Miss Rhys' circle tt 40' friends in the county is also a large one. i

Great Solo Competition* A great solo competition of more than local interest is announced to take place at Lam- peter in ebruary next. The arrangements are not yet completed, but we understand that the chief prize will be £ 10 10s. and will he open both as regards voice and song. Such a prize will doubtless bring to the stage the very finest amateur singers in Wales. W hope to be able to announce fuller particulars in our next issue.

m ————————.—.—M» Late Advertisement. FOU-ND. CvIL" grey colour, if not claimed within three weeks must be sold to defray ,-Vpens,-s.-Apply to Evan s. Evan. Cwmmawr Farm, Oakford, Ilanarth. j35r i r one—ma———,||— ..I,, Iftemorial C(1rdS in NEWEST DESIfS*! S AT « Welsh Gazette' Uaice ABERYSTWYTH. =-w.8. Printed ;\1)(1. raMMfd by tn* ITVOHCI RRtCS. afc the M 17, • i* t. 'V C: .ffcusrs ia\. 31, i lWS