Welsh Gazette and West Wales Advertiser

ABERAYRON. BOARD OF GUARDIANS—Wednesday. A meeting of the Board of Guardians was held on Wednesday. January 6tli, present Mr. Tlios. Davies. Llanddewi (chairmar), pre- siding; Messrs J. C. Jones, and Griff Gri- ffiths, Llanarth; J. G .Rees and Wm. Tho- mas, New Quay: Mrs. Griffiths, and Mrs. Jones, Aberayron; Messrs_J. M. Howell, Henfynyw; John Jones, ancT David Jones, Ystrad; J. M. Jones. Cilcennin; D. M. Rowlands and Alban Lloyd, Llansantfread; T. Jonathan, Ciliau: Jas. Williams. Dih- ewyd: J. W. Davies, Cydplwyf: Thos. Dav- ies. Llandyssili»: and John Davies. Llnn- badarn; with B. 0. Jones (rlerk), A. L. Thomas, a.nd Wm. Evans (relieving officers), and Griff Evans (master). Statistics. OT!t,'oor relief ar'minis+^!od duyiTu. the pnst f-v-fcTMo^it for t h" LiansPntfre-i? •?-a,s ,£.17 15s to 1!Q mupers, fo- th" Lla-i- ..Ir^n'To ^"strict W TW tvviTO-e Number of inmates in the House 18: last year corresponding period 17. Number of vagrants relieved during the fortnighb 75; last year corresponding period 64, an increase of 11 tramps. Christmas Day at the House. The Master in his report, stated that a special dinner was given to the inmates on Christmas Day, which was thoroughly en- joyed. The inmates wished to tender their hearty thanks to the Guardians for their kindness. Mrs Me Fie, Midlothian, also sent cards; Mrs. Capt. Jones, 3, North- road, tobacco tea cakes; Mr and Mrs. Brigstocke, Blaenpant, £1 ls and Mrs. Ben nett Jones and Mrs. Griffiths (the lady members), tarts, pies, etc.—On the motion of Mr. Wm. Thomas, New Quay, seconded by Mr. Thoe. Davies, a hearty vote of thanks was accorded the donors for their generosity Imbecile Young Persons. A circular letter from Kensington Union was read, asking the Board to petition the Local Government Board, with a view of getting their sanction to keep young, imbe- cile persons for a certain time at the Work- house before being sent to The Asylum. On the motion of Mr. J. C. Jones, the letter was left on the table. A Warning to the Poor. During the hearing of an application of an old woman from Aberayron, it was stat- ed that she was fond of drink which was re- sponsible for her present position. There was another application from another dis- trict, and it was stated that illhealth was responsible for the applicant's poverty. Mr. J. C. Jones maintained that preference more they gave to persons who were fond of drink, the more they indulged in it.—The Chairman and the other members agreed with Mr. Jones' view. Maintenance of Lunatics The quarterly bill for the maintenance > of patients from the Union at the Asylum was received, and ordered to be paid.—-The L Clerk stated that each patient costs 9s. Oid. a week, which was an increase in the cost of maintenance. To Record his Movements. Evan Jones, Troedrhiw. New Quay, post- man, was at one time chargeable to the Union, but had resided for some time out- side the Union.—Mr. J. C. Jones proposed that the Clerk and Relieving Officer- should 5 keep a record of Jones' movements in the 1 future, as if he kept out of the Union for tweve months' he could not again apply for relief. Wanted a Clergyman. The Relieving Officer read a letter from a [ police constable at Shepherd's Bush, Lon- don^ stating that he had been unable to trace the Rev. John Rees. It appears that Rees contributed 5s. a week towards the support of his mother who resides at Cilcen- nin, but after divorce proceedings which were instituted against him he had not sup- [ ported her. I Tramp Ward. Mr. J. C. Jones reported to the meeting that he and Mr. Rees, New Quay, had in- spected the tramp ward, and they now pre- sented a sketch plan of the proposed ward. It was a question, said Mr. Jones, whether the new ward would meet with the require- ment-s of the Local Government Board, which Mr. Bircham said was absolutely ne- cessary.—The Chairman commented upon • the plan, and thanked Mr. Rees and Mr. • Jones for it. There were however, several I important matters left out, and it did not l meet the requirements. of the Aberayron ) Union. They had recently received a con- plaint from the Aberystwyth Union with re- gard to tramps not being bathed, and accor- ding to the present plan tiiere was no bath room, whilst several matters appertaining to sanitation were left out. He suggested that tramp wards be erected in one of the adjoining fields, at a cost of L150, and that an apphcatian be made to the trustees of the Monachty estate for a piece of land.- Mr. J. C. Jones said thA the Chairman had been most unfair in his remarks, inasmuch as he had kept from the committee. He suggested that the Board employ an archi- tect to draw a plan of a tramp ward upon the present premises.—Mr. John Jones ask- ed if the Local Government Board would allow them to erect buildings apart from the Workhouse as suggested by the Chairman.— The Chairman said that they probably would —Mr. J. 0. Jones said that they would have to erect a ward sooner or later, and in his opinion it could be erected on the pre- sent premises.—Mr. T. A. Lloyd remarked that the Inspector only asked them to erect a bath room and cells.—Mr. John Jones proposed, and Mr. J. W. Davies seconded, that the matter be referred to the commit- tee for re.consideration.—Mr. Jenkyn Dav- ies remarked that they snõuta consider the plan which had been submitted that day.- Mr. J. C. Jones suggested? ffrat they should build a new Workhouse, which would be far better than patching up the present one. He proposed that the Chairman should sub- mit plans of the building suggested by him, and this was seconded by Mr. Howell.— The latter proposition was carried.

VALE QF AYRQN Funeral of the Vicar of Llanrhian.—The funeral of the Rev. Henry Evans, B.D., vicar of Llanrhian, Pembrokeshire, and for nearly forty years curate and vicar of Pem- brey, Carmarthenshire, took place at Tre- filan Church, whither the remains of the venerable gentleman had been conveyed by rail from Llanrhian Vicarage. Deceased was a native of this district, having been born at Cilbwn, and was a brother to the late Mr. Edward Evans. The last sad rites were performed at the church by the Rev. Sinnett Jones, curate of blanrhiait, and at the grave by the Rev. T. C. Edmunds, rec-- tor of Trefilan, and an old curate of the de- ceased. The reVT genlleman ha-il served nearly fifty years in the diocese of St. Da- vid's as curate of St. Ishmael's Ferryside St. Ultyd's, Pembrey, and Llanelly Parish Church, and as vicar of Pembrey, where he was much beloved, and also of Llanrhian, to which he succeeded only about two years ago, on the demise of Prebendary Lewis. Success.-Each year the Cltemial Man- ure Association, London, offer prizes for the best essays on Agriculture. This year, out of a large number of competitors, Mr. John Jones, Cwmere, was awarded a second prize, valued t5 for Rill essay on The utility of Superphosphate.^ Mr. Jonee, who is a great authority on the ,cultivatioft of land, is to be heartily congratulated. County Council Election.-The ehief to- pic of conversation in the valley is the forth- coming County Council election, which takes place in March next. The district at pre- sent is represented by Dr. Evan Evans, Greengrove. and Mr. Walter Davies, Pont- mardhog, the latter of whom 3.1110 retires from the Aldermanie chair. Dr. Evans will not seek n»-cloction, but it is understood that Mr. John Jones, Cwmere, and Mr. Walter Davies, Pontmardofy both Liberals and Mr. David Jones, Cribin, Conservative, will contest for the vacant Beat.

LLANYBYTHER. Choir Treat.—According to their annual custom and generosity, Colonel and Mrs Davies-Evans this year again invited the members of Llanwenog and Llanybytber Church Choirs to partake of a suinptu-1 ous treat prepared for them at the mansion of High-! mead. In previous years this treat was given on New Year's Eve, but owing to circumstances it was this year given on January 6th, at 8 o'clock p.m. The LlanwenoK Choir rendered a beautiful cantata entitled "The Two Seasons," (T Harding), in the Organ Hall under the conductorship of Mr T Bowen,, when Colonel Davies-Evans presided. There was a good audience among which were Mrs Davies-Evans, and Lieutenant B Davies-Evans. For some years past it is customary for the Llanwenog Choir to get up a cantata, and to perform it thus yearly at the Organ Hall. It is very creditable that a small country choir like Llanwenog is able to master,a standard work of this kind yearly, but this would not be such a easy task if it were not for thr aid of the beautiful organ that Llanwenog Church possesses, and the faithfulness of Colonel Evans at the same throughout the year. Although the getting up of the cantata needs a certain amount of faithfulness on the part of the members of the choir, but all will} confess tbav. the burden and re- sponsibility of getting it up successfully, lay upon the faithful conductor, Mr T Bowen, and the organ- ist, Colonel Davies-Evans. The soloists in -the above cantata were:—Misses Jennie Jones and E Davies Messrs T Bowen and J M Price. The cantata being over Jat 9-30, the Llanwenog and Llanybytber choristers numbering altogether about 100, adjourned to the Hall, where a grand supper bad been prepared' for then, and ample justice was done to all the good things with which the tables were loaded.. The excellent spread reflected great credit upon the ladies and gentlemen who had prepared the same, and also upon those who kindly served at the tables. This part of the pro- gramme being over a short entertainment was given by members of both choirs when Lientenant B Davies-Evans took the chair and who was receiv- ed with loud applause by the audience. Though the Lieutenant was absent bodily from these yearly gatherings during the past two years, yet we are sure he was present with us in the spirit, but this year he was present both in the body and spirit, and we all hope to. see him with us at many a future gathering, of this kind. A hearty vote ot thanks was proposed to the Highmead family for their unbounded kindness and generosity to the two parishes, and may they long be spared to carry on their many deeds of benevolence throughout the country.

LLANAFAN. Foreign Missions.—As usual at this time of year the children have been busy collect- ing money towards the Foreign Missions on Kassia Hills, and Mr. Edwards, Dolfor, gave a dinner to the oollectorp on Christmas Day. Competitive Meeting.—On Christmas Day a competitive meeting was held in Llanafan Chapel, under the presidency of Mr. James Evans, Penbontgate. The adjudicators were —Music, Mr. M. T. Jones, (schoolmaster), Llanilar; recitations, etc., Mr. T. Richards, (schoolmaster), Devil's Bridge. The follow- j ing took prizes:—-Solo for boys under 10, 1 Gwilym Parry, Glynbwch; recitatkoa," 1 Beibl," for boys under 10 years, 1 William Edwards, Glanant; 2 David Afan Edwards, Aberddwynant; solo for girls under 10, 1 Mary E. Parry, Glynbach; 2 Edith Evans, Penbontgate; answering questions on the history of Jesus Christ, for children under 10, 1 Johnnie Davies, Bronberllan; 2 Mary E. Parry; recitation, Y plentyn ac aderyn to," for girls under 10, 1 Mary E. Parry; 2 Lily Mary Edwards, Glanant: impromptu solo, for children under 13, 1 Margaret Ann Parry, Glynbwch; 2 Mary E. Parry, do.; essay, on Y Ceffyl," 1 Margaret Ann Parry; answering questions on the history of Jesus Christ for children under 13 1 Llewellyn Evans, New Shop; 2 J. D. Jones, Penbont- gate. This meeting over, the annual tea party was given at the Cnapel House to the children and many others. The following ladies presided at the tables:—Mrs. Jenkins Tanbwfch, assisted by Misses Racheld and Kate Hughes, Celt, and Miss Annie Morgan, Dolglynen: Urs Evans, Hendre Rees, as- sisted by Miss Ann Jones, Gwargeulan, and Miss C. Richards, Lisburne Heuse; Mrs. Lewis, Tangeulan, assisted by Miss M. E. Jones, Llwyncogau, and Miss Polly Lewis, Brynafan branch table, presided over by Miss Ann Davies, Tangraig, and Miss Mary Bonner, Pantgwyn. The evening meeting commenced at six o'clock, when the ftsy. D Jones, Rhydfagwyn, presided Amus- ing bardic addresses were given by Messrs. Ej T.. Griffiths. Johnnie Davies, and Llew- ellyn Evans., The following took prizes:— Solo for boys under 13, 1 Llewellyn Evans, New Shop; 2 J, Tregoning; recitation "Ys- mygu;") for boys under 13, 1 Francis Davies, Llanafan, 2 Johnnie Powell, Brynafan; solo for girls under 13, 1 Margaret Ann Parry, 2 Mary Jane Lewis, Hope; answering ques- tions from Acts xiii—xviii, 1 Lizzie Bon- ner, Brynafan, 2 Richard Llewellyn Jones, Rest; solo for boys under 16, 1 Johnnie Parry recitation, Yr Ysgol Sabbotnol," |>r girls under 13, 1 Mary Ann Parry, 2 ir £ r?nret Mary Powell, Brynafan; eciiation Y irydan Gerbyd," 1 Johnnie I'srry; im- promptu solo, for children under 28, 1 John- nie Parry; recitation, "Y Giuaf," Lizzie Boner and Sarah Edwards Bryn- afan (equal); solo, for girls under 16, Sarah Edwards and Lizzie Bonner tequal); recita- tion, Y Ganrif Newydd," 1 E. T. Griffi- ths; solo for girls under 21, 1 Emily Mor- gan, Dolglynen; solo for boys under 21, rn I Griffiths; baritone solo 1 Tom Pany, Glynbwch; Welsh essay on "Nadolyg," 1 Johnnie Parry; Welsh essay on "Ufudd- clod," 1 E. T. Griffiths. The prizes for the essays were given by Mr. Herring, school- master; soprano solo, 9 competitors, 1 Em- ma Morgan, Aberddwynant; answering questions from Acts xiii—-xviii, 1 W. J. Ev- ans New Shop; duet, "Howell a Blodwen," 1 J. Jones, Dolauafan, and K. M. Jones, Rest; recitation, Ar ol y frwydyr, 1 Annie Morgan, Dolglynen; quartette, Blodau'r fesu," 1 J Jones and party; party of eight Gest," 1 Morgan Parry, Troedrhiwhaidd, und Par £ 7" A vote of thanks was proposed by the Chairman to the adjudicators and to the ladies who had prepare dthe tea and was carried unanimously. This brought a successful and enjoyable meeting to a close.

—I i 1 1 Mae Ilawer "Much depends yn dybynnu ar on Dinner!" Ginio!" I And much—appetite, satis- A Ilawer dhwant bwyd, faction, digestion, health— boddlonrwydd, treuhad bwyd, d ds on {he lechyd—yn dybynnu ar y r, cyflfeithiau ddefnyddir. Mae Mwstard Colman yn CoIman s Mustard isa^W fwstard da, am ei fod yn mustard, because it is a well- fwstard a wncir yn dda-yn made. mustard-a cheap, fwstard rhad, am ei fod yn mustard, because it is a good I fwstard da. mustarA. Mae Mwstard Colman yn Colman's Mustard tickles goglais yr archwaeth —yn the paIate_stimulates, Ae symbylu ermigau treuliad y d;gestiv(. organs- Mwstard Colman. I » < I

Aber ystwt yh Boardi of Guardians. The fortnightly meeting of the Aberyst- wyth Board of Guardians was held on Mon- day at the Board Room, Union Workhouse, when there were present the Rev. John Davies, Ceulanymaesmawr (chairman) pre- siding; Mr. Hugh Hughes, Mrs. James, Rev. T. A. Penry, Messrs. Wm. Thomas, and Edwin Morris, Aberystwyth; E. J. Williams, Ceulanymaesmawr; Edward Jones Cwmrheidol; Thomas Jenkins, Cyfoethy- brenin; M. D. Williams, Issayndre; John Bonner, Llanafan; James Jones, Llanbad- arn Lower; William Mason, Llancyn- felin; Evan Jones, Llanfihangel Upper David Davies, Llanfihangel Lower; Daniel Jones, Llangwyryfon; Wm. Davies, and Daniel Morris, laanilar; David Jones, Llan- ychaiarn; Joseph Parry, Melindwr; John Roberts, Uchayndre; L. R. Lewis, Vaenor- Lower: Mrs. Colby and Mrs. Evans, with Mr. Hugh Hughes (clerk), Mr. E. Llewellin (assistant clerk,) Mr. W. Jones (master), and the relieving officers. Out Door Relief. The amount of out-door relief adminis- tered during the past fortnight was as fol- lows :-Per Mr. J. J. Hughes, R45 2s. to 155 paupers, as compared with JE42 3s. to 145 paupers paid out during the correspond- ing fortnight last year; per Mr. Thomas Vaughan, £ 59 Os. 6d. to 183 paupers, last year 251 14s. 6d. to 170 paupers; per Mr. Thomas Morgan, £ 54 2s. 4d. to 165 paupers, last year L51 6s. to 161 paupers. Quarterly Accounts. The quarterly accounts were presented and the Finance Committee recommended that they be paid.—The recommendation was adopted. Detention of Tramps. Mr. B. C. Jones, clerk to the Aberayron Guardians, wrote on January 4th, stating in reply to the Guardians enquiry of the loth ult., he was directed to state that the Guar- dians of that Union were quite prepared to ■disoontinue discharging tramps on Sundays, providing the neighbouring Unions were also prepared to do so.—The Machynlleth Guar- dians had referred the question to the sisit- ing Committee. Payment of Bond. With reference to the bond of Mr. D. 0. Edwards, late assistant overseer for the parish of Ceulanymaesmawr, the Mutual Guarantee Society, Limited, wrote as fol- lowsDecember 31st 1903, Dear Sir,- I hae much pleasure in forwarding cheque value 275 13s. 4d. in discharge of the Soc- iety's liability in this matter. Please en- dorse the receipt in full discharge" upon the bond, and return the latter to me. I shall be glad to know the result of the pro- secution in due course. C. Harrison Penning A Pitiful Case. Mrs. Morgan, wife of the Kev. D. Mor- gan, Penllwyn, wrote giving a pitiful story o £ the condition of an elderly woman named Catherine Pugh, Blaenguffordd. She was in very poor circumstances, weak in health, al- most blind, without food in the house, and no money to buy any. She had been in this state for a fortnight, and if her neighbours had not taken pity on her she would have starved.—The Clerk said the woman's settle- ment was in London, and the question was whether the London Union were prepared to accept her without an order.—The Chair- man said he understood she would not go to London.-Mrs Evans asked if she was well enough to travel.—The Clerk said the doc- tor was not prepared to certify that she was well enough.—Mr. Edward Jones proposed that the Aberystwyth Union should take the chargeability, but the Guardians were of the opinion that if they did so, they would be surcharged.—Mr. W. Thomas proposed that a copy of the letter be sent to the London Union.—The Clerk said they had standing orders, and did not grant non-resident re- lief in any case.—The Assistant Clerk: We have standing orders but we do not keep to them.—It was decided, on the motion of Mr. Joseph Parry, that the relieving officer should watch the case. Aberystwyth Markets. A letter was read from Mr. A. J. Hughes, clerk to the Aberystwyth Town Council, stating that at a meeting held on January 5th, a resolution was passed .asking the Board to appoint nine delegates to meet the Mar- kets Committee with a view of improving the fairs. Mr. W. Thomas proposed that a small committee be appointed to select the names, and consider the matter at the next meeting.—Mr. David Jones said he could not understand the object of the com- mittee, because meetings had been held in the surrounding districts and committees appointed.—The Chairman said there was no harm in appointing the committee.— Messrs. Joseph Parry, David Jones, and Daniel Jones, were appointed a committee, and the name subsequently selected were:— Messrs. J. B. Morgan, Glanfraed; William Morris, Brynowen; Edward Jones, Ponter- wyd; Joseph Parry, Tyllwyd; Thomas James, Llwyn; James Jones, Tyllwyd; Daniel Morris, FFospompren; John Bonner, Llanafan.—It was decided that the names be put on the agenda for the next meeting. The House. The number of inmates in the house the first week of the past fortnight was 42, as compared with 47 last year,; second week 42, last year 47. The number of vagrants relieved during the fortnight was 67, last year corresponding period, 52. The Medi- cal Officer, in his half-yearly statement, re- ported that the ventilation and warmth had not been sufficient; the accommodation for the several cases of sick had not been suffi- cient: the baths and lavatories were neither sufficient or in good order: the supply and distribution of hot and cold 'water was not sufficiently provided for.—The Chairman: That report is for the past six months.— The Rev. T. A. Penry: And for the last three years.—Mr. Edward Jones said that repairs were in progress in each case. Maintenance. During the consideration of the relief lists, it was stated that the relief to a certain pauper was to be stopped, at that person's own request.—Several members: Hear ,hear. —The Rev. T .A .Penry. We must bear that in mind.

'j" MJJLSEM BORTH. Prayer Meetings.—United prayer meetings were held at all the nonconformist chapels during last week. They were without ex- ception well attended. Services were also conducted in the neighbouring chapels in this district. Storm.—The west coast was visited by a severe storm at the end of last week, and at Borth damage was caused to the wooden fence. A portion, of between twelve to fifteen yards in length, in front of the Cam- brian Hotel, was broken, and a number of planks thrown up. A quantity of stone and gravel was washed away here, and also hig- her up, near the end of the fence. This latter portion was in course of repair this week. PROPOSE NEW BURIAL GROUND. At the National School on Monday even- ing last, a parish meeting was held for the purpose of considering the best procedure in order to purchase land for a new burial ground. This question was brought to a head last October in consequence of a letter sent by the authorities of the Penygarn cemetery to each place of worship, to the effect that no further piece of land would be sold to outsiders. The Parish Council, who adopted the Burial Act in 1901, convened a parish meeting in November last, and this was adjourned until Monday evening, There was a large attendance in the Schoolroom, and Captain John Francis, chairman of the Parish Council, occupied the chair. Amongst others present were the Revs. J. Llewelyn D. Caron Jones, E- D. Thomas, and Tudor Evans. The Chairman, in his opening re- marks, said that the matter was an import- ant one, and he hoped all would express themselves freely in regard to it, and that they would part friends after the meeting. He would not detain them with a long speech; they had had a previous meeting, and it was unnecessary for him to further explain the nature of the meeting.—Mr. Richard Morgans, Brynbala, proposed that they buy a piece of land below the church- yard at Llanfihangel, either from Mr. Rees, Tynpark, or -Mr. Morris, Tynllechwedd.- This was seconded by Mr. Edward Hughes, Llanfihangel.—Another proposition was made by Captain Abraham Davies that each place of worship should nominate two persons to form a committee for the selection of a piece of land for the purpose.—Captain John Jones seconded this.—After some discussion Mr. W. D. Jones proposed and Captain I Abraham Davies, seconded, that two persons from each place of wor- ship should co-operate with the Parish CounciL-Eventually, Mr. William Morris, Brynowen, moved that four be nam- ed to consult the authorities of Llanfihangel church and Penygarn Cemetery, and see if any land could be purchased adjoining both or either of these places, inasmuch as a large number of bodies from Borth were buried in these grounds.—This was seconded by Mr. David Hughes, Llanfihangel. and a lengthy and animated discussion then ensued on the merits of the different motions.-A resolu- tion in the following terms, proposed by Mr. W. T. Lewis, and seconaed by the Rev. J. Llewellyn, was finally carried That a number of persons be appointed a committee representing each place of worsHTp, to work with the Parish Council, and to bring in a report to the next parish meeting, to be held in a month's time."—Mr. James WS- liams was appointed convener, and the meeting then ended.

LLANFIHANGEL CREUDDYN. Early 'Lambing.—On Sunday morning at Cnwch Coch a welsh sheep the property of Mr. Evans, Shop dropped a lamb-the first in the neighbourhood.

PENNANT. Eisteridfod. Cynhelir eisteddfod yn Pennant dydd Gwener, Chwt froi 26ain. Cafwyd' cyfarfod- ydd da y Ilynedd,ac eleni eto y mae y pwyllgor wedi paratoi rhaglen o de-itytiaii, a rhoddir gwobrwyon ardderchog. Ceir rhngrlen o'r manylion oddiwrth yr ysgrifenydd, Mr W Hughes, Pennant, Aberarth.

BOW STREET. School of Shorthand.—The following pup- ils have obtained Pitman's certificates in shorthand:— Elementary, Ellen Hughes; Sarah Ann Hughes, and Samuel J. Leek. Theory, Miranda M. Edwards, Lilly M. Ed- wards, Nellie Jones. Elsie Williams Jennie Lewis, Blodwen Jones, Tom Ivor Rees, and David Davies.

CWMRHEIDOL. Obituary.—The death took place at Tyn- cwm on Friday of Mr. David Humphreys at the advanced age of 72 years. The deceased who waswell known and much esteemed in the district had been for over forty years a faithful friend and servant at Glanrheldoi -a simple fact which speaks volumes for both master and servant.

HAWEN. Eisteddfod.—There isa movement on foot stimulated by the great success of the New Year's Eisteddfod, to arrange another eis- teddfod at Hawen at an early date. The proposed eisteddfod will be in some respects of a more ambitious character than the pre- vious ont. A shorter programme is design- ed, but of a higher class, and with better prices. The idea is worthy of completion, and will undoubtedly meet with great suc- cess if carried out.

HENLLAN. Debating Society.—The members of the Debating Society met at the Vestry Room on Friday evening. The Rev. R. Roberts Davies presided. The following were suc- cessful in the different competitions:—Read- ing Miss L. Davies Henfryn Mills; singing, Miss Ajah Davies, Henfryn Mills, and Mr. D Davies, Cnwc; impromptu speech, Mr. flias Davies, Penllwybr; Mr. Elben Jones, Ty- hwnt, rendered a popular song. Judging from the programme provided for the com- ing season, a good number of good debates can be expected.

CROSS INN, GER CEINEWYDD. Cynbaliwyd cyfarfod amrywiaethol yn y He uchod nos Ian, Khagfvr Slfed., o dan nawdd y Gym- deithas Ddywylliadol. Yr oedd hawl gan bob aelocl i ddyfod a chyrnaint ag a ddewiyai i mewn, ac yr oedd y lie yn weddol llawn. Ni bu cyfarfod yn y gymydogaetli bon o'r blaen a chymaint o are- rywiaeth ynddo. Cafwyd canenon ar y Phono- graph," canwyd comic s-ongs, adroddwyd, darllen- wyd llythyron earn, cafwyd anerchiadau, ac fe gafwyd clywed ychydig ) iaith y bobl sydd yn byw yn Smyrna. I derfynu y cyfarfod canwyd Hen Wlad fy Nhadau," gan Thomas Evans, Brynbyfryd, (Eos Caniad).

DIHEWYD. Burglary.—During the night of the 8th January, the premises oocupied by Mr. Evan Hughes, shop, Dibewyd, were burg- lariously broken into, and a considerable amount of money stolon therefrom. Sus- picion rests upon a person named Edward Morgan, a weaver, from North Walesfc who had been working with Mr. Hughes for a few days, and hnt on the 6th inst. He is described as a heavy drinker. The money stolen, nmaunt'ng to about £ 6, consisting oftwo sovereigns.- fhrec half-sovereigns, "•bout 30s. in silver, including many three- penny hits; nbrut CI in coppers, and also two old copper C'oiu. cnx- supposed to be an ou; WI;) penny. t

LLANDYSSUL. New Quay Eisteddfod.—In the report of the New Quay Eisteddfod published last week, the name of the winner of the first and second prize in the drawing competition was not known, and the winner was describ- ed as a young man from Llandyssul." This young man was Mr. Edward Lewis Thomas, of Brondeifi, Llandyssul, whose talent for drawing is now widely known and whose prizes-are almost innumerabler Tei- PArty.-The annual tea party in con- nection with the Graig Unitarian Chapel, was held on Friday, January 1st. The tea was kindlv provided by Miss Thomas, Gwion Castle, the tables were presided over by the following ladies:—Miss Thomas, Gwion Castle; Mrs. Evans, Glan-Seifi, Mrs. Davies, Coopers; and Mrs. Richards, Somerset House.

RHYDLEWIS. Prayer Meetings.—Last week was observ- ed throughout the district as the yearly initial prayer week. Prayer meetings were held every night in all the places of worship, and were as usual, well attended. At two of these meetings at Hawen the two jointly successful essays at the recent eisteddfod on Y moddion goreu i wneyd yr Ysgol Sul yn fwy effeithiol a phoblogaidd." were read by permission of the eisteddfodd committee. They were als oread at Twrgwyn in the course of the week. Both essays were ex- cellent, 4pite up to the expectation raised by the high praise of the adjudicator. This method of publishing the prize-essays of small eisteddfodau is one that might be ad- opted more generally with good results. Soores of such essays never benefit the pub- lic because no one cares to incur the ex- pense of printing them. Reading them at publio meetings is a good alternative, dis- sociated from any financial risk.

PONTRHYFENDIGAID. Annual Prayer Meetings.—The Calvinis- tic Methodists held their annual prayer meetings throughout last week, and w.ere well attended despite unfavourable wear ther. School Reports.—The annual school port of the Strata Florida Board Schools have been received, artel it is gratifying to .find that the Postrhydfendigaid Sohool has done weli again this year, earning the high-, est grantfl throughout the whole School, de- spite the great irregularity of the attend- ance which reaches only some 73 per cent. Benefit Society.—The members of the Ystrad-fflnr" Benefit Society held their annual meeting as usual on New Year's Day. At 11 a.m. the Rev. J. Bowen preached an appropriate sermon, after which the members resorted to the head quarters of the Soc- iety at the Red Lion Hotel where the new host and hostess Mr. and Mrs. Jones had prepared an excellent dinner. Nearly 100 sab down to the repast, and the Secretary, Mr. John Jones, Bridgend Shop gave a very encouraging account of the financial state of the Society. The balance at the bank reaches JE636. Number of members 146, in- eluding 6 new members admitted Feast Day. Despite rather heavy calls on the Funds during the last two years the Society paid into the bank R20 in January, 1903, and E25 this January, which proves that the Society is in a prosperous condition.

LLANGWYRYFON. Capel Tabor.—Nid 'gormod dweyd fod yr arud yma mewn rhyw stad o aflonyddweh yr wythnosan diweddaf, gan fod yr amser wedi dod i fynu i ethol blaenoriaid canu yn y capel. Y mae Tabor yn gryfoethog o gantorion ardderchog, a phob un yn teimlo ei fod yn anrbydedd arucbel arno i gael ei dewis yn flaenor canu. Y mae ar y blaen ar lawer lie arall yn hyn. Cawn fod llawer yn anfoddlawn i gymerid arnynt y swydd hwysiK bon, yn enwedig os na chant ei talu. Nos Ian daeth 127 o'r eglwys ynghyd i ethol blaenoriaid canu, a chan fod rbaid i bob un gyrhaedd dros barter nifer yr Eglwys cyn y dewisid ef, ni cbyrbaeddodd ond un y safoii, sef Mr Jenkin Jones, Grip, gyda 78 o bleidleisiau, a mwy- atrif o 19. Y nesaf atto oedd Mr Stephen Davies, Draenllwyo, gyda 59 o bleidleisian.' Y mae Mr Jenkin Jones yn dechreuyn awr ar ei ddegfed flwy- ddyn yn y gwaith, ac wedi gwneyd ei waith yn ganmoladwy, ac ar y blaen yr elo a llwyddiant i'w ganlyn Syda'r rban yma o waitb y cysegr. Gresyn fod erlwvs mor gyfoethog o gaotorion a Thabor heb yriun offeryn. :Gwaith bach fuasai cael un i'w chwareu, pe y- cawsid yr offeryn yn gyntaf. Gobei- thio y gwn'aiff y brodyr hynaf rhoddi ystyriaeth i'r mater ac y gwelir Tabor cyn bo hir yn gyfuwch ag. unrhyw gapel arall.

LLANGEITHO. Rbagfyr 3, 1903, yn nhy ei merch a'i mab yn nghyfraith, Mr and Mrs John Williams, Randolph, Wis., bu farw Mrs Ann Davies,' gweddw F Davies, a hi yn 77 mlwydd oed. Garied bi yn 1826 yn Llangeitho, Sir Aberteifi, D. C., a phan yn lodes ieuanc tua 17 oed, ymunodd ag eglwys Crist yn Ngliymru. Pan yn 20 oed clatth droaodd i'r wlad hon gydag un chwaer, sydd yn awr yn byw yn Cal- ifornia, ac yn 80 oed a tbrosodd, a thri o frodyr, dau o honvnt, sef Morgan a Thomas T., yn byw yn Randolph, ac un, John T, yn byw yn west. Pull- man, Ann Jones oedd ei henw morwynol. Bu yn weddw am 32 o flynyddoedd. Bu iddi naw o blant saith o'r rhai ydynt yn awr yn fyw. Yn Lake Emily y treuliodd y rhan fwyaf o'i boes. Yr oedd yn aelod er ys rhai blynyddoedd o eglwys y T. C., yn Randolph. Bu yn wraig weithgar a diwyd ar hyd ei hoes; a thra yn ddarbodus yn y pethau hyn cadwodd y dwysder a'i nodweddai, yn grefyddol hyd y diwedd. Amlygai gryn sel ar ddechreu ei gyrfa a bu yn selog gyda'i chrefydd hyd y terfyn. Cafodd bob tynerweh a gofal gan ei phlant yn ei chystudd. ac nid oedd bitbau heb brisio hyny yn fawr. "Benyw yn ofni yr Arglwydd gredid oedd yr hen fam hon. Claddwyd bi-yn hytrach ei ehorff-Rhagfyr 12, yn Lake Emily. Cynaliwyd gwasaiiaeth angladdol yn nghapel Randolph, pan y gweinyddwyd gan y Parch J R Johns, a'r Parch B R Jones.—"Y Drych."

LLANARTH. Marwolaetk Ficer Amlwch.—Gyda gofid dwysyr ydys yn cofnodi marwolaeth y gwr parchedig bwn. Daeth ei daitb i ben yn bur gynarfll ar yr 8fed cyiisol yn Brynifor, Llanidan. Yr oedd ei iechyd wedi tori i lawr ers deunaw mis o leiaf, a threuli- odd dros flaryddyn o'r cyfnod yna yn mysg ei hoff gyfeillion yn ei ben blwy', sef Llanidan. Cafodd gystudd maith, ond di-rwgnach iawn fyddai yn wastad. Boneddwr tawel, di-rodres, a di-ymttrost ydoedd. Yr oedd yn ddarllenwr melus ac yn bre- gethwr cymeradwy yn y ddwy iaitb. Gadawodd yr ymadawedig un brawd i alaru ar ei ol, ac y mae calon plwyf Llanidan yn curo yn gynhes mewn cydymdeimlad tuag ato. Derbyniodd Mr Lewis ei addysg yn ben ysgol Ramadegol Amwythig, ac yn Ngholeg yr Iesu, Rhydychain. Yr oedd yn un o ddisgyblion hynaf y diweddar Dra Pbarchedig Es- gob Lloyd o Fangor, Cymerodd ei B.A. yn 1877 a'i M.A. yn 1888. Bu yn gwasanaethu fel curad yn Llanwnda a Llanfaglan, 1878 81; Corris, 1881-83; Llanllyfni. 1885-84; Llanbeblig, 1883-85; Llan- ddanielfab a Llanedwen, 1885 86; ac hefyd fel Fi- cer Llanidan, 1886-98 Amlwch, 1898 hyd ei far- wolaeth. Bu yn Ddeon Gwladol Menai, 1889-98, yn arolyerydd yr ysgolion yn yr un ddeoniaeth, 1888-99. Hefyd bu yn ysgrifenydd i'r Gymdeithas er Lledaenu Gwybodaeth Gristianogol 1892-6, ac yn ysgrifenydd i Fwrdd Addysg yr Esgobaeth 1896 -97. Cludwyd ei weddillion marwol foreu dydd Llun diweddaf i'w Lir gartref, i'w claddu yn medd- rod y teulu yn Llanarth. Claddwch fi gyda'm teulu," ydoedd ei ddymuniad yn ei waeledd. "Huned mewn bedd" yn murmur hen Afon y Llethi. "Hyd oni wawrio y dydd a cbilio o'r cym- ylau.Cyfaill.

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PROPRIETOR EDWARD JENKINS THIS old established and well known Hotel has JL been recently renovated. Parties, Cyclists, Commercial Gentlemen and Visitors to the noted Teify Lakes and Strata Florida Abbey, will find every accommodation and comfort on very moderate charges. Best Ales, Wines, Spirits, Cigars, &c. Posting in all its branches. Good Stabling. onveyances meet all trains at Strata Flor St tion. BLACK LION HOTEL. STRATA FLORIDA, FIRST CLASS' Family& Commercial Hotel. (Private Hoese adjoining for Visitors). HEARSE AND FUNERAL CARRIAGES KEPI ON THE PREMISES TERMS MODERATE. JOHN LLOYD & SONS. BILLPOSTERS, ABERYSTWYTH. ABERYSTWYTH HIGH S I ) OL- CAERLEON HOUSE, ESTABLISHED OVER 50 YEARS. PRINCIPAL MISS RHODES. (Successor of Miss Trubshaw). Efficient staff of Masters and resident Eng lish and Foreign Mistresses. Pupils prepared for London Matriculation. Cambridge Local, Associated Board of Royal Academy of Music and Royal College, Trinitj College, and other examinations. 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TABLELINEN, PLUSHETS BLANKETS HANGINGS &c. ROWLAND MORGAN, London House, ABERYSTWYTH. OCEAN VIEW HOUSE, SUPERIOR BOARDING ESTABLISHMENT, VICTORIA (Marine) TERRACE ABERYSTWYTH CEAN VIEW HOUSE is modern built, stands in best part of Marine Terrace, commands uninterrupted sea view. Moderate terms by the day or week. Mrs. A. KENSIT, Proprietresl. A^ervo^n^0^1,0 AnLL—A,late Sutterer nieased tn fo Despondency, kc., will be mentS Si I « particulars of simple Self-treat- 3,11 Sufferers, on receipt of stamped addressed ET rf Vn. T18 c«rta,ia—Address W. H. BROWN b^paperf1 m Bng*»ton, Sussex. (Name Shredded Wheat Bread. /NE of the most eminent Physicians of bis time,. blr. Henry Thompson, declared in a well- snow article in the Nineteenth Century of some years ago, That by close observation and experi- ence, more mischief in the form of actual disease, of impaired vigour, and of shortened life, accrues from erroneous habits in eating than from the • ™ U8e alcholic drinks, terrible though is. The great problem now is to find Proper Nourishing, Palatable Natural Food. t is beyond a doubt that all is found in the Shredded Wheat Bread ReUs. Anyone using it will have no fear of Dyspepsia. Mr Aaron Moon, Belmont, Bath, writes :— amu Usi?g the Shredded Wheat instead of common bread, and its effects has been marvellous. I have been troubled for ten years with Indigestion and Constipation. Since I commenced using it, both complaints have completely disappeared. Sc yon may use my testimony as you think best." Its preparation is unique. Can be used as BREAD, DRY TOAST, VARIOUS PUPPIGS, ANB PASTRI ALSO AS PORRIDGE. Sold by all the best Grocers everywhere. W ASK FOR TRISGUIT. Halen. Salt. Halen. LAHGE AND SMALL QUANTITIES. D. & T. JONES. 17 FRIDGE STREET, A B ELLYSTWYTH BSTABUCHKC 1839.