Welsh Gazette and West Wales Advertiser

ABERAYRON. Football-A football match was played last Thursday between the County School Firsts and me Thursday team on the ground of the former. The result was a draw of three goals each. It was a very rough game. The scorers for the school were Hughie Jones and Garfield Davies, and for the Thursday team Jack Evans and Jordan Jones. The Thursday team was composed of E Jones, goal; D Evans and R A Griffiths, full backs Tim Jones, Alban Davies. and J P Davies, half-backs G J Davies, Jordan Jones, Jack Evans, D Davies, and Ben Davies, forwards.

The Dihewyd Burglary. ACCUSED COMMITTED TO THE QUARTER SESSIONS. At a special meeting held at the Magis- trates Room on Wednesday in last week (be- fore Colonel Lloyd), David Jones Leonard farmer's son, Dyffryn, Dihewyd? was charged by Superintendent David Williams, Llandy- ssul, with breaking and entering the shop of Mr. John Hughes, Corner Shop, Dihewyd, and stealing therefrom the cash drawer with its contents, amounting to between six and seven pounds, and other sundry articles. The first witness was Mr. Evan Hughes, who said he remembered the night of Januray 8th. He left the shop at 10 p.m. All the windows and doors were locked as usual, and he retired to bed about 12 p.m., into a house adjoining the shop. There was a communication be- tween the house and shop. He could not say exactly what money he left in the cash drawer that night, but he knew of two sover- eigns, two or three half sovereigns, frotn 20s. to 30s. in jilver, and about 20s. or more in coppers. There was an old coin among the coppers with the words one penny piece" on it, and he could recognise the old coin produced, by a certain mark, and swear it belonged to him, and that it was amongst the coppers in his till. About. 7 a.m., on the Eorning of the 9th, he found that his shop door glass had been smashed, and the door opened. He found his cash drawer in the middle of the road. He immediately gave information to the police. John Hughes, Crosswood, Dihewyd, bro- ther of the last witness, said he remembered the morning of the 9th January. About 7 a.m., he went to attend his horses, and in passing he noticed the shop door of his bro- ther's shop opened. He then looked to see If his brother had got up. He also found his brother's cash drawer in the middle of the road, about six yards from the shop. He then went into the shop, and called his brother down, and pointed to him his cash drawer which was on the road, and then handed it to him. He recognised the cash drawer as his brother's by its handle and gen- eral appearance. Police Constable D. Davies, Ystrad, said, about 12 o'clock on the morning of the 9th inst., on his arrival at Lampeter, he received a telegram that somebody had broken into the premises of Mr. Evan Hughes, Dihewyd. He arrived at Dihewyd about 2.30 p.m., and saw Mr. Hughes, who told him his shop had been broken into the previous night. On the 18th of January, from information received, he arrested the prisoner, David Jones Leo- nard, on suspicion. He cautioned him, and he replied, I am not guilty." He then took him to the Police Station, Aberayron, and on searching him found on him one half sover- eign, two half-crowns, one shilling, one six- pence, and fourpence half-penny in coppers. On the morning of the 19th January, in com- pany of P.C. J. Evans, Llauarth, he went to Dyffryn Farm, Dihewyd, the residence of the accused, and saw his father, Daniel Leonard. He asked his permission to search the ac- cused's bedroom, which was granted. In an old chest in the bedroom, he found two sovereigns, four shillings, sixpences, and three threepenny bits in silver. On return- ing to Aberayron Police Station, he charged the accused, in the presence of P.C. Evans, with breaking and entering the Corner Shop, Dihewyd, during the night of the 8th Jan- uary, and stealing from there the money mentioned. He cautioned hirm, and accused aid" Whether the hen that laid the egg, or the hen that sits on the egg, was the mother of the chickens. (Laughter in Court,, in which the accused joined.) He told him he did not understand the question. Accused then pleaded guilty to all, except the lead pencil. He told him he was accused of stealing a lead sharpener. He said he had not seen that either. The oak chest where he found the money was not locked. P.C. J. Evans, Llanarth, said about 9 o'clock on the morning of the 19th inst., he went, in company of the last witness (P.C. Davies), to Dyffryn Farm, Dihewyd. In the accused's bedroom, on the canopy of his bed, he found in an old portmanteau, and under some old dirty clothes, in an earthenware jam pot, produced, 8s. 5d. in coppers, six- pence, three penny bit* one old copper coin, produced, and identified by Mr. Evan Hughes About 3 p.m. on the same day he was present at the Police Station, Aberayron, when ac- cused was charged by P.C. Davies, and he corroborated the evidence as to the admis- sions made by accused. Colonel Lloyd nsked prisoner if he had any questions to ask. he replied I reserve my de- fence." The accused was then committed for trial to the Quarter Sessions to be held at Lampeter. Mr. D. Pennant James, solicitor, applied for bail, which was granted, the accused in the sum of P.50, and two sureties of C-50 each.

HENLLAN. Debating Society.—The usual meeting of the Debating Society, was held at the Vestry Room, on Friday evening. The Rev R R Davies presided. Mr Eben JVncs, Cwrws, read a very able paper on the Welsh ptJet, Islwyn.' The following persons spoke on tbe points suggested in the paper. The president. Messrs Thomas Luke, John Evans, and David Thomas. It has been decided to have a competitive meeting this week.

RHYDLEWIS. Yn eisiau -Unwaith y dydd yn unig y rhennir llythyrau yn yn ardal yma, a theimla llawer ei bod yn bryd cyffro er cael dospartbiad arall yn y pryd- nawn. Dianghenraid dyweyd y buasai bynyn gaff- aeliad mawr i'r lie yn gyffredinol, ac yn hwylusdod arDenig i'r masnachwyr. Rhennir llythyrau ragor nac unwaith y dydd mewn lleoedd llawer llai na hwn, ac byderwn na fydd raid aros yn hir cyn y ceir gwelliant vma.-Peth arall sydd eisiau yn y lie hwn ydyw Neuadd Gyhoeddus, rhyw annedd a tyddai yn gyrchfan neu ganolbwynt i fywyd cymdeithasol y cwmmwd. Bernir y gall es irl cychwyn a chynal sefyrlliad rhagorol iawn pe y ceid ychydig yrndrech a cbydweithrediad ar ran y trigolion. Ar ol cael darllenfa a llyfrgeil, gallesid, yn raddol, wella ac helaethn y Neuadd Gyhoeddus nes ei gwneyd yn gartref lien a chati, a chelf a gwyddor. Hyderwn y ceir clywed llawer am hyn cyn bo hir.

LLANGEITHO. Obituary.—The death fook place on Sat- urday night of Mr. Evan Jones, rates and tolls collector at Pontypool. Deceased, who was a nativa of Llangeitho, had been in fail- ing health for some time. He went to Ponty- pool in 1871, and in 1889 was appointed .clerk to the Pontypool Local Board, a position which he held until 1896, when he resigned to take up the office of assistant overseer and collector of poor rates, and subsequently he was appointed collector of the general dis- ) trict rate and the tolls at Pontypool Market, j He was also secretary of the Technical In- struction Lomittee, and was a prominent member and deacon at the Cnlvimstic Met- hodist Church, High-street. He was a lifp- long total abstainer. Great sympathy is felt for the widow.

LLANAFAN. Pnzo Day.—On Friday January 15th the pi'I/ivs for ■« guhir atten^nce, etc., were dis- t-ihvft>4 «t School by the Countess of Lishu-Htie. The prizes, which are given by the Count-ess and the young Earl, consisted of handsome books and medals. Eighty-one children received prizes for regular attend- ance, and fourteen received medals for at- tending every time the school had been open- ed during the year. Mr. H. H. Herring, the head master, proposed a vote of thanks to the Countess and the Earl of Lisburne for their kindness. The Countess, in responding, addressed a few well-chosen words to the children hoping they would be diligent in their studies, and thus reward their teachers for the care and labour they had undertaken on their behalf. Her Ladyship also express- ed her pleasure that the school had again re- ceived such a good report and received the highest government grants. After singing a few school songs the Countess left amid ringing cheers from the youngsters.

BLAENPENNAL. Gwyl De.—Prydnawn dydd Gwener, cynhaliodd aelodau yr ysgol Sul ei gwyl flynyddol o de, pryd y daeth nifer luosog ynghyd erbyn tri o'r gloch, prvd yr oedd y byrddau wedi eu hulio a pbob danteith- ion gan garedigion y He. Y gwragedd oedd yn gwasanaethu wrth y byrddau eleni oeddynt. Mrs Evans, Penlone, a Mrs Hamer, Tynclawdd. Gwedi mwynbau ygwleddodd wrth y byrddau, aethpwyd i "lawn "y Ficerdy, pryd y rhoddwyd gwobrwyion am redeg a phethau diniwed ereill. Am haner awr wedi cbwech aethpwyd i mewn i'r ysgoldy i gynal cyfarfod adloniadol, gan rai o aelodau'r ysgol sul, a charedigion o Llangeitbo, Castell I flemish, a Moriab, mewn cerddoriaeth, barddoniaeth, ac ad- roddiadau. Rhoddwyd gwobrwyion befyd am ddar- llen dernyn heb ei atalnodu, darllen adnod o'r Beibl a hefyd am y stori ddifyr oreu. Beirniaid, y Ficer, Mri S M Jones, arolygwr, a John Davies, Llangeitho, arweinydd. Rbanwyd llyfrau hardd i'r aelodau canlynol, am bresenoldeb ac adrodd yn yr Ysgol SulS M Jones, Alfred Davies, David Lewis" W J Evans, J Summerfield, Catherine Evans, Winifred Evans. Anne Lewis, Rachel A Pugh. Kate Hamer, Margaret Hughes. Terfynwyd trwy ganu Hen Wlad fy Nhadau," gan yr arweinydd. Ymadawodd pawb a gwen o foddlonrwydd ar eu gwynebau.

CAPEL DEWI. Competitive Meeting.—The following is a list of prize winners at a competitive meeting held on January 13tb :—Solo for children under 10, 1 T 0 Lewis, Ffynonddu 2 J R James, Peithyll. Recita- tion for children under U, J Jones, Commis Coch. Solo for boys under 15, 1 Evan Edwards, Dewi; 2 I R James, Peithyll. Recitation for girls under 14, Ellen Griffiths, Penclawddbelyg. Solo for girls under 15. 1 Annie Rees, Fronfraith Cottage; 2 Ellen Griffith. Recitation for boys under 14, I R James, Peithyll. Soprano solo, Bessie Rees, Tyn- park. Poetry, feur verses to the late Sir G H P Evans Lovesgrove, John Gomer James, Penrhyn- ooch. Bass solo, — Jenkins, Cwmrheidol. Writing the 1st Psalm, 1 I R James, Peithyll 2 J R James, Peithyll. Tenor solo, H M Evans, Goginan. Wit, J D Hopkins, South-terrace. Duet, J R Thomas, Llanbadarn, and H M Evans. Debate, Misses Davies and Williams, Fronfraith, aBd J L Powell and party. Hymn tune, David Hughes, Dewi; flannel shirt, Mary Jane Hughes, Salem; writing two verses on a postcard, J R Hughes, Bow Street; stockings, Ann Jones, Cefnllwyd quartette, J James, Penparke; baby's frock, M J Williams, Dewi; wooden spoon, J Edwards, Dowi; party of eight, D Hamer; Lizzie A Edwards, Dewi, Maggie Jenkins, Bow Street; recitation, open, J R James, Peithyll; letter, S E Jones, Salem; letter, J R James, C.C., Peithyll splicing, James Thomas, South-terrase walking stitk, W Hopkins, Fron- fraith Farm party of 16, T Morgan, South-terrace and party.

LLEDROD. Agricultural Society.—If the co-operation movement will continue to do the good work that has already been done, the rural parts of Wales will soon be relieved of its mono- tony and Agriculture greatly benefited. On Thursday, the 21st inet. the Lledrod Society held its anniversary meetings, after being in existence for 2 years. About 70 of the mem- bers sat down to dinner and amongst those present were Mr. Brigstocke (Plunket of Wales) Mr. Loxdale, Castle Hill, Mr. Walter Williams (organiser) Mr. Parry, Llidiardau was unable to attend. The tables were pre- sided over by the good ladies of the district, namely Mrs. Edwards, Dolfor; Mrs. Dr. Hughes, Llanilar; Mis. Lloyd, Tynhelig; Herbert, Penlan; Mrs. George, Bryngarn; Mrs. Hopkins, Miss Davies, Moelwyn; Miss Morgan, Dolelynen; Miss Edwards, Dolfor; Miss Davies, Brynporth; Misses Morgan Davies, Griffiths, Lloyd; James Morgan (Berth), Jones, Rees, Tyncapel. it was evi- dently a matter of regret that Dr. Hughes, Manilar, the genial president of the Society, was unable to be present. He however, sent a most encouraging letter to the secretary, and amongst others who also sent letters re- gretting their inability to attend was Mr. Nugent Harries of the A.O.S. Appended is as portion of Dr, Hughes' letter In the first place let me thank you for the honour you have done to me in electing m to be your president. I am sorry I am unable to take very active part in the work of the soc- iety. but you may rely upon my support as far as I can. I soon expect to see Cardigan- shire and indeed the whole of Wales a net- work of Co-operative Societies. I feel proud of you men of Lledrod. It is quite natural that I should talk great interest in your wel- fare for I have the honour to be one of you.— Hitherto you have only gone in for buying, but I am looking forward in the near future to even greater benefits" from the selling branch, etc., etc." At the afternoon's meet- ing which was held in the Board School, Mr. Loxdale presided, the speakers being Mr. Brigstocke who explained the Federation scheme, Mr. Walter Williams, and Mr. R. D. Herbert, the energetic local secretary. Tea was provided at 5 o'clock and the evenings meeting commenced at 6.30. The atten- dance was unusually large, Mr. Edwards, Dol- stocke, Williams, Jonee, Swyddffynon and for presiding. At this meeting Messrs. Brig- John Ellis, Pantyharwn, spoke. The meet- ings were well attended. Great credit is due to Mr. Herbert. Penlan (the secretary^ for carrying out the arrangements so success- fully.

-i-- ABERDOVEY Flattering.—So pure and bracing is the air at Aberdovey. that it is said the meet chronic sufferer from fiecalitis need only spend a fortnight here in order to get complete re- lief. There should be a great rush to this place next summe' Singing Festival.—The annual singing festival of the Calvinisttic Methodists of this district was held at Towyn on Friday. A large number of the choristers of the different 'churches of the district had--assembled to- gether, and excellent singing was rendered under the conductorship of Professor David Evans, Cardiff. New Lifeboat.—At the 1904 annual meeting of the Aberdovey subscribers a letter was read from the Central Institution approving the supply of a new self-righting lifeboat, 35ft. by Sift. This year the institution will supply the station with a newlifeboat, which will cost £1 ,000. The boat will be ready about next June. A letter was also read forbidding the use of the boathouse as a mortuary. Literary Institute.—At the annual meet- ing of this institute last week, Mr. W. Jones, who presided, congratulated the members up- on the institute ittqjned its majority. The report and balance sheet were of a satis- factory character. The president, Mr. J. M. Howell, was re-elected. The Vicar delivered a short address, in the course of which he sug^est-M that Mr. should be ap- proached. and asked for a donation to mark tVip oecvon of t'c inst'tut" having attained its majority. This sl-ggestion was wnani- m^uslv ng-eed to. Life-pi-v Institute.At the ()ht annual meet- of members ro.4 heM on Wednesday evening 1+1 "-(\1 A 1,r nr "r1: "I" "'h" ."Presidfint (MJ. 1\1 T"i"/yweM> repotting his absence. The Chairman W" William JoTIPHS a gave a short address, in which he referred to the Institute having attained its majority and to its prosperous condition. The balance sheet for 1903 showed it to be the best finan- cial year in the history of the Institution. The librarian reported that 25^12 books had been borrowed from the library during the year, the largest number yet recorded. The number of books in the library was 1,505, an increase of 10.5 during the year. The Vicar delivered a short address,' at the close of which he" proposed the following resolution: —" That Mr. Carnegie be approached and asked to give a donation towards the Insti- tution in order to mark the occasion of its attaining its majority." This was carried unanimously.

CARDIGAN. Baptism by Immersion.—At Bethania Baptist Chapel on Sunday evening last, the Rev. John Williams, pastor, performed the ceremony of baptism by immersion upon twelve persons. Football.—A football match was played at the Recreation field on Wednesday afternoon last, between Mr. Foster's team and Mr. Fosvin Jones' team. Mr. Foster's team won an interesting game by seven goals to two. Entertainment.—An enjoyable entertain- ment was given at the Mwldan Mission Hall on Friday evening last. Captain Tom Wil- liams, who takes a great interest in the wel- fare of the mission, presided, the room being crowded. Miss Sarah Jenkins and Miss Dav- ies, Pendre, arranged an excellent programme of recitations and songs, which were given by the children. Licensing Committee.—A special meeting of the Borough Magistrates was held at the Guild Hall on Monday morning, the business being to appoint a licensing committee. The magistrates present, i.e., th<J mayor (Mr. E Mathias) Mr. Beynon Evans, Mr. W. Lewis, Alderman T. H. Williams, Alderman J. C. Roberts, Mr. D. 0. Jones, and Capt. Picton Evans, appointed the following on the committee:— The Mayor, Colonel Picton Evans, Messrs. W. Woodward, Beynon Ev- ans, William Lewis, T. Davies, and Lewis Evans. C.E.T.S.—An adult branch of the Church of England Temperance Society, in connec- tion with St. Mary's Church, was formed at a public meeting held at the National School on Tuesday week last. The vicar (the Rev. D. J. Evans), presided over a fair attendance, and delivered a stirring address. Miss Ella North has kindly undertaken the duties of secretarv. Many of those present signed the pledge of the Society, and it is to be hoped that their example will be followed by many others. An Encouraging Start.—Miss Cranogwen Rees, the energetic organizing secretary of the South Wales Women's Temperance Asso- ciation, inaugurated a branch of that asso- ciation at Cardigan last week. A goodly number of ladies met at the Guild flail on Thursday afternoon to hear an address by Miss Rees. Without spending time on dis- cussion, the working details of the branch at once decided ltpon. The meeting made a good choice for their president in electing Miss NorMi. The other offices were filled as follows:—Vice-presidents, Mrs. Wil- liams, Bryngogarth, and Mrs. George Lewis, Gordon-terrace; treasurer, Mrs. J. Daniel; and secretaries, Mrs. Evans, Post Office and Miss Griffiths, Chilian House. A successful meeting was closed by prayer offered by Miss Cranogwen Rees. Temperance work in Car- digan is looking up again, and the ladies are to be congratulated for their efforts in this direction. Mission Room.—The teachers of the Car- digan Mission Room with to sincerely thank through the medium of this paper, the mem- bers of the Guild, Lampeter, for their annual gift of clothing, which they have distributed to the poor people and children attending the mission room. They regret not having given their thanks sooner, on account of the death of the late superintendent, Mr. John Evans. Hope Chapel.—The members of Hope Con- gregational Chapel had their annual ten and concert on Wednesday in last week. A large number of the scholifs enjoyed an excellent tea in the afternoon. The following ladies gave their services at the tables:—Mrs. Ma- thias, Miss Jones, Miss Harries, Mrs. Webb, Mrs. Morgan, Mrs. J. Daniel, Mrs. H. R. Daniel, Mrs. James, and Miss Owen. The entertainment in the evening proved a great. success. There was a crowded audience, all the available room being taken up some time before the commencement. The mayor (Mr. E. Mathias) presided in his usual able manner, and by his tact succeeded in maintaining ex- cellent order. The programme was as fol- lows :—Pianoforte s»lo, Miss Rees; solo, "Honour and Arms," Mr. B. T. Jones (en- cored) solo,, "Lead Kindly Light," Miss Close (encored); violin solo, Mrs J. Daniel; so-lo, "Hen iaith fy Mam," Miss Dav- ies (encored); solo," Ailsa Mine," Mr. B. Morgan; recitation, Trouble in the Amen Corner," Mrs. D. Bowen Davies; gramo- phone selections, Mr. D. T. James; chorus, "The Roman Soldiers," Cardigan Glee Soc- iety, conducted by Mr. H. H. Evans; duett, Messrs. Morgan and Jones; solo, "Hen Gadair Freichiau fy Mam," Miss Close (en- cored); recitation, "KarÎ the Martyr," Mr. Fosvin Jones; solo, Y Fam a'i Baban," Miss Davies: gramophone selections, Mr. D. T. James (encored); solo, The Young Brigade," Mr. B. T. Jones; instrumental duett, "The Vagabond," Miss P. Owen and Mr. S. G. Adams; solo, The Song of Sleep," Mr. B. Morgan chorus, The Martyrs of the Arena" Cardigan Glee Society. The items were all well rendered, and showed careful practice. The duties of accompanist were shared be- tween Miss Daniel and Miss Evans. God Save the King was sung at the end of an eTh- joyable entertainment. BOARD OF GUARDIANS. A meeting of the Board of Guardians was held on Thursday last at the Workhouse, there being present Mr. B. Rees (chairman), presiding; Messrs. Lewis Davies, James Evans (Mount); Capt. Williams, Thomas Evans, Cardigan; James Adams, William Mathias, E. P. Jenkins, W. Williams, James Evans, Thomas Hughes, Aberporth, Jonah Evans, and E. Lewis, with Mr. D. Davies (clerk). The House. The Master reported that the number of inmates in the House was 68, as compared with 69, the corresponding period last year. The number of vagrants admitted was 39, as compared with 46, the corresponding weeks of last year. Thanks. The Master thanked Mrs. Capt. Williams (ex-mayoress) for a parcel of periodicals for the use of the inmates. Statistics. The balance in favour of the Union was re- ported to be £693 Is. lid. The amount of out door reliof paid during the past fortnight was JE111 2s. 4d. to 433 paupers, as compar- ed with £113 13s. Id. to 450 paupers last year. REMARKABLE DISCLOSURES AT AN INQUEST. On Friday evening last, Mr. Ivor Evans, district coroner, and a jury of which Mr. H. O. Davies, builder, St. Dogmells was the fore- man, enquired into the circumstances sur- rounding the death of Daniel Davies (57), late of Cwncau, Cilgerran, which took place at the Workhouse, on the previous day.— Captain Richards, master of the House, said Daniel Daview was brought to the Workhouse on Deoember 31st, suffering from a broken leg. An operation was performed on Janu- ary 17th, after which he seemed to be better. About half-past six on Thursday morning Nurse Murphy informed him that Davies had altered for the worse since about four o'clock, and she "asked him to send for the doctor. Dr. Williams arrived about half-past eight, but Davies died about nine.—While awaiting the arrival of other witnesses, the Coroner observed there was an impression that when doctors attended a fatal accident, there was no need to hold an inquest, but that was quite erroneous. Wherever an accident re- sulted in death, an inquest must be held.—- William George, Pendre, Cilgerran, said he last saw deceased well at about ten o'clock on December 26th. He had been at hill (witness.) house.—The Coroner: Was he sobarP-Wit- ness lie was, Sir.—W3» he at all under the influence of drink when he left the house ?— No. Witness continued! that deceased said he was going to William Mathias' which was about one hundred yards down the oppo- site way to his home. Between ten and eleven o'clook he started across the read to the house of Tom Richards, who woe nearly rlvin. Opposite his door, he came upon deceased lying down lengthways on the road. He asked Davies it he was hurt, and he re- plied very much." Samuel Morgan arrived just at that time, and together they carried him home and D"t him if* p*™ r»hni>\ The district iiuiw> at once ne^t for, and she thpt f'/xofo-r* ti "sl: hr> f'iRc;? r.t oisoe. He went at once to Cardigan, and Dr. Wil- liams, assistant to Dr. Stephens, came there. While being carried, the feet of the deceased never touched the flfoor. He saw no trace of blood o nthe road, but he had seen some on the floor after getting him into the house. —By the Foreman: He walked alright when he went from the house.—Samuel Morgan, Pendre, Cilgerran, said deceased explained to him that he fell on account of having his hands in his pockets. Deceased did not even try to get up and walk.—Dr. James William Stephens said in answer to a requeet for medi- cal assistance to Daniel Davies, his assistant, Dr. Williams, went up. They both went up again in the forenoon and found deceased on a settle, about four feet long, his leg hang- ing over. The place was in great disorder, there being no bed or any other convenience, and the furniture all stacked in a corner. They found both bones of the right leg broken above the ankle, and the enas protruding through the wound. The bone called tibia was broken in two places, and the other, the "fibula," was compound comminuted, or broken in many places. They re-set the leg, but on Monday, they had to re-do the splints, this being now the third time. He was removed to the Workhouse on December 30th, and they again re-set the leg with proper appliances. Mortification set in, and on January 17th an operation was performed. His intention was to remove the leg above the knee, but when he made an incision there, he found the bone com- pletely rotten, and he had nothing to do but to remove it through the thigh. Even there they discovered mortification had set. The operation was completed and they considered it satisfactory.' The day before his death was the best day deceased had, but on the 21st a collapse set in about four o'clock.— By the Coroner: From the start, he knew deceased was a bad subject. He knew he had been in the habit of drinking steadily, and, as he believed took very little food.—The Foreman: How was it you had to re-set the leg?—On account of the inconvenience for setting it up. There was no bed to stretch the leg out properly.—Dr. Stephens said it was evident it was a compound fracture when he reached the house, and that it was not done while he was carried. His drinking habits made his bones brittle.—The jury gave a verdict of "Accidental death."—The Cor- oner: I am sure the jury will agree in thank- ing Wm. George for the promptness he dis- played in going for the doctor.—The Jury: Yes. we do.

ER COFFADWRIAETH AM MISS ANNA JONES, FRON VILLA. Nid yw'n syn fod Anna hawddgar Un mor siriol, un mor fwyn, Wedi denu engyl Gwynfa I'w hedmygu gan ei swyn, Mynodd Lili y Dyffrynoedd- Rhosyn Saron nef y nef, Gael y blodyn. prydferth adref I'w drigfanau hyfryd Ef. Chwith oedd genym ni ei cholli Un mor llawn o nwyfiant byw, Un oedd addurn i gymdeithas Un yn gan o foliant gwiw, Unig ferch oedd yn y teulu, Gobaith calon mam a thad, Eilun-serch ei holl gyfoedion, Ydoedd Anna, hawddgar, fad. Ond nid marw yw hi mwyach, Mae yr eneth eto'n fyw, Byw mewn adgof ar y ddaear Byw mewn gwynfyd gyda Duw, Nis gall bywyd pur rhinweddol Farw'n ddwy-ar-hugain oed, Er i oesoedd fyned heibio Bydd mor ieuanc ac erioed. Gwag yw'r ddaear oi sirioldeb, Welwyd neb erioed mor lion, Roedd ei hyfryd wen gariadlawn Yn adJoniad i bob bron. Blodau man y meusydd garent Glywed swn ei hysgafn dreed, Gwyliai'r adar bach ei gwenau Ar ganghennau gwyrdd y coed. Hiraeth sy'n Nanternis Neddyw Ar ei hoi, gan fawr a man, Distaw yw y llais addfwynaf Fu mor beraidd yn y gan, Canu wna heb dewi mwyach Gyda'i brodyr yn y nef, Canu wna fwy peraicTd etp Pan ddaw'r teulu gyd i dref. Hoff rieni, ymgysurwch, Y mae Anna mewn well gwlad, Ei chyfarfod—byth i madael, Eto gewch yn Nhy eich Tad. Os mai cadair wag sydd yna Fe all Iesu'i gwneud yn llawn Trwy roi'i bresenoldeb hyfryd Ar eich aelwyd foreu a nawn. Fountain Hall, New Quay. A. DAVIES.

How Country People Read Advertisements. The" Pall Mall Gazette," in an article on Country Literature, some time back said For the most part readers in town (London) and the suburbs only glance at, the exciting portions of papers, and then cast them aside. Readers in the the villages read every line from tbe first column to the last, from the title to the printer's address. The local papers are ploughed steadily through, just as the horses plough the fields, and every furrow of type conscientiously fellowed from end to end, advertisements and all. The brewer's, the grocer's, the draper's, the Ironmonger's advertise- ments (market-town tradesmen), which have been there month after month, are all read, and the slightest change immediately noted. If there were any advertisements of books suitable to their taste it would be read in exactly the same manner. So it Would in a daily paper, whenever it got to them. But in advertising for country people one fact must be steadily borne in mind—that they are slow to act; that is, the advertisement to produce any result must be permanent. A few insertions are forgotten before those who have seen them have made up their minds to purchase. When an ad- vertisement is always there, by-and-by, the thought suggested acts on the will pnd the stray coin is in- vested—it may be six months after the first inclina- tion arose. The procrastination of country people is inexplicable to hurrying London men. But it i quite useless to advertise unless it is taken into ac. count. If permanent, on advertisement in tbelocal press will reach its mark

A bricklayer's labourer named Bosworth, who was committed for trial at Wellingborough for the attempted murder of his wife, alleged that the woman had asked him to bind her to him and jump into the water. An acetylene gas generator which was being fixed on board the trawler Bustard at Grimsby exploded, killing a foreman plumber named Pykett. Ne damage was done to the trawler. Early on Saturday morning John Kinghorn, aged lixty, was burnt to death in his house at Church- street, Maryhill, Glasgow. He bad been smoking in bed, and when the firemen broke into the house his bed was enveloped m flames, and Kinghorn was found burst to death. The surgeons attending the Kight Hon. A. E. Jeffreys, M.P., have made a favourable report on his injured leg. and he hopes to be able to attend the opening of Parliament Mr. Jeffreys met with a hunting accident eleven weeks ago. The British Women's Temperance Association at Louth, Lincolnshire, have presented a memorial to thu Louth magistrates urging that action should be taken to reduce the number of licences, which now number one to 175 of the population. It is reported in Home that a syndicate of English and American millionaires has offered the Italian Govcm!neut £20,COO to cover tlu: cost of bringing up two ancient Roman warships which are believed to be buried in the Lake of Nt:mi, twenty miles from Home. A congress held at St. Petersburg in connection with technical education has been summarily closed by the police on aecollut of the Seditious cries which are to be hejrd even on such occasions. A crisis is reporu d to be imminent in Servia, ov ingto the a^i:ii»n which is being organised against the Kara^eorgevitch dynasty. A number of Servian stiidrirs i'oriiKi-ated an ambitious •cheintt of revulr.1 i n. Young Russi .n.s, .studying in Berlin what they are forbidden 10 !e: rn in their own land, report that they sre being assiduously watched by Russian secret police. For the cxcf.s.-ivo c;'ni.ng of one of his pupils a Ha;;kr">y headmaster has been fined £2 and costs. The Board of Trade inquiry into the Llanelly boiler expl sion, whereby two men were killed, resulted in the employers" being held responsible. The Duke of Norfolk, having intimated to the committee organising.Sheffield's present on his ap- proaeliing marriage, that he would prefer it to be given to his bride, ir, has been decided that the gift all? IIJ)t:. a magnificent diamond necklace.

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PROPRIETOR ED WARD JENKINS THIS old established and well known Hotel has 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. j Posting in all its branches. Good Stabling, onveyances meet all trains at Strata I loftl St tion. BLACK LION HOTEL, STRATA FLORIDA, FIRST CLASS Family& Commercial Hotel. (Private Hoese adjoining for Visitors). HEARSE AND FUNERAL CARRIAGES KEPT ON THE PREMISES TERMS MODERATE. JOHN LLOYD & SONS. BILLPOSTERS, ABERYSTWYTH. ABERYSTWYTH HIGH S CHOOLo 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 Londov Matriculation, Cambridge Local, Assaciated Board of ROYal Academy of Music and Royal College, Trinity College, and other examinations. Physical Tarining, Hockey, and Tennis. Cardigan County Schools, FOR BOYS AND Established under the Welsh Education Act. —. Headmaster:— D. REES, M.A. (London), Ph. D. (Leipsig). Assistants:— B. MORGAN, B.Sc. (Wales). D. WHITE JONJSS. C.M., F.R.H.S. MISS M. H. JAMES, M.A. (London). MISS A. LEWIS, C.M. MISS G. W. WILLIAMS (Cookery and Laundry). Scholarships and Busaries to the amount of J6129 annually are tenable at the School. For particulars apply to the Headmaster the Clerk. JAMES STEPHENS, Clerk. HIGH SCHOOL FOR GIRLS VICTO RIA (MARINE) FJIERRACE Å BERYSTWYTH. SEPERATE KINDERGARTEN. PRINCIPAL Miss KATE B. LLOYB Certificated Mistress, 'I Assisted by a staff of highly qualified Resi- dent Mistresses and Visiting Masters. Pupils prepared for the London and WeUb Matriculations, Oxford and CAMBRIDGE ER animations, Associated Board of Royal Aciki I of and Royal CO'IES^E cf MNSIE Physical Training. Business Addresses. 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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 Rolls. Anyone using it will have no fear of Dyspepsia. Mr Aaron Moon, Belmont, Bath, writes :— I am using the Shredded Wheat instead of common bread, and its effects has been marvellous. I have been troubled for ten years with Indigpstkw and Constipation. Since I commenced using it, both complaints have completely disappeared. Sc you may use my testimony as you think best." Its preparation is unique. Can be used as BREAD, DRY TOAST, VARIOUS PUPPINGS, AND PASTRT ALSO AS PORRIDGE. Sold by all the Grocers everywhere. a ASK FOR TRISCUIT. Halen. Salt. ?'alea. LAliGV AND SMALL QUANTITIES. I!. & T..JONTP, 11 BlUl>Gi;S'IIi*Kr, ABERYSrWTrB

Aberystwyth Board of Guardians. ¡ A meeting of this Board was held on Monday at the Board Room, Union Workhouse, when there were present the Rev. John Davies, Ceulanymaesmawr (chairman), presiding; Mrs. Evan Hugh James, Mrs. Evan Evans, Mrs. Colby, Messrs Hugh Hughes, G. Fossett Roberts, B. E. Morgan, Wm. Thomas7"Edwin Morris, and R. J. Jones. Aberystwyth; Ed. Jones, Cwmi heidol; W. Morris, Cyfoethy- brenin; M. D. Williams, Issayndre; John Bonner, Llauafan: John Jones, Llanbadarn uppel- James Jones, Llanbadarn Lower; Wm. Mason, Llancvnfelin; Daniel Jones, lilangwyryfon; Evan Lewis,, Llanrhystyd, Hannniog: Joseph Parry, Melindwr; R. Thomas, Tiryniynach D. James and T. James Trefeirig; and R. L. Thomas, Vaenor Upper; with Hugh Hughes (clerk), E. Llewellin (as- sistant clerk), W. Jones (master), and the re- lieving officers. Payment of Bills. The Clerk presented the usual quarterly and half-yearly accounts, which had been ex- amined by the Finance Committee. The principal account was one for £ 344 8s. Id., for the maintenance of pauper lunatics at Carmarthen Asylum during the past quarter. The amount for the corresponding quarter last year was t342 9s. lid. The accounts were passed for payment. A Case from Chelsea. A letter was read from the Clerk of the Chelsea Union stating that if this Board sat- isfied him that Catherine Pugh had not acquired thy status of irreraovabiUty !:1 Union, and noulr1 furnish him with a iredi- cal certifiers t > her state of health, he would the of 1. t" 1'-tie '1* as ra fcnr" letter of April fffclt iaat, without this Board j being put to the truble and expense of obtain- ing another suspended order.—The Clerk stated he had forwarded the doctor's certi- ficate and the other particulars to the Chelsea Union. Baths for Tramps. This Board having written to adjoining Boards to the effect that tramps coming to the Aberystwyth Workhouse in a dirty state attributed their condition to not having baths at other Workhousss, a letter was read from the Tregaron Union stating that Article 6 or the Casual Paupers Order, 1882, had al- ways been strictly carried out at that Work- house.—Mr. W. Thomas. So the statement of vagrants is not always to be relied upon. Tramps and the Sabbath. Another letter was read from the Tregaron Union, stating that provided surrounding Unions would co-operate, they were prepared to fall in with this Board's suggestion not to discharge tramps from their Workhouse on Sundays.—The Assistant Clerk said the Mach- ynllcth Guardians at their last meeting or- dered the tramps to be kept in on Sundays.— The Clerk said all the neighbouring Unions had now consented to adopt the same course, and he would suggest that he should write to them again asking them to instruct the Work- house masters to act accordingly.—Mr. W. Thomas said the other Unions would now have to communicate with those adjoining them. —The Clerk said they would have te draw the line somewhere.—Mr. Thomas said he quite agreed they should now make an at- tempt to carry out the proposal to stop the discharging of tramps on Sunday.—The Mas- ter asked what about the tramps that came on Saturday. Would they do their task on Monday?—The matter was referred to the House Committee for further consideration. Boarding Out Committee. The quarterly reports of the members of the Boarding Out Committee were read by the Clerk, which showed that all the children boarded out were well-cared for, and attended school regularly. A Successful Appeal. The Clerk reported that the appeal of the Board in the case of a lunatic pauper named Sarah Ann Williams, which came on recently at the Manchester Quarter Sessions had been allowed, and the pauper would now be charge- able to the Chorlton Union. Had the appeal been unsuccessful, the Board would have been mulcted in an expense of about L26 a year.—Mr. W. Thomas proposed a vote of thanks to the Clerk and the Relieving Officer (Mr. T. Morgan) for the splendid way in which they had worked up the case, and by which they had effected so large a saving to the Board.—Mr. W. Morris seconded, and the proposition was unanimously agreed to. -At the Clerk's suggestion, it was agreed to give one of the witnesses who had given material assistance in securing evidence, a gratuity of £ 2 10s. Statistics. The amount of out relief administered during the past fortnight was as follows:— Per Air. T. Morgan, jE54 2s. to 166 paupers, an increase of £5 5s. 6d. in amount and 6 in number as compared with the corresponding fortnight of last year, per Mr. J. J. Hughes, £ 44 9s. to 148 paupers, an increase of £2 16s. in amount and 3 in number; per Mr. T. Vau- ghan, £-54 5s. 8d. to 186 paupers, an increase of C2 ITs. 4d. in amount and 12 in number.— The Master reported that the number in the House the first week of the past fortnight was 41, as compared with 45, the correspond- ing week of last year, and the second week 45, as compared wi 44 last year. The num- ber of vagrants relieved during the past fort- night was 49, as compared with 47, the cor- responding fortnight of last year. A parcel of literature for the use of the inmates had been received from Mrs. R. J. Jones, South- terrace, and a parcel and cigars from Mrs. Williams, Lion Hotel, Improvement of Fairs. On the proposition of Mr. Joseph Parry, seconded by Mr. T. James, the following members were appointed as delegates to meet the Markets Committee of the Aberystwyth Town Council with a view to improving the fairs:—Rev. John Davies, and Messrs. J. B. Morgan, William Morris, Edward Jones, Joseph Parry, Thomas James, James Jones, Daniel Morris, and John Bonner.

PENRHIWLLAN. Dirwest.—Nos Lun, lonawr 18fed, bu eyfarforl dirvvestol yn Capel Gwernllwyn. Llywyddwyd gan y Parch R Roberts Davies, Capel Dnndod, gan yr hwn y cafwyd anerciiiad rhagorol. Cafwyd deu- awd gan Mr D Thomas, Nantcarran, a T Jones, Pwllcornol. Wedi unawd dda gan Mr Thomas Luke, cafwyd adroddiad gan Mr Daniel Thomas, Horeb. Cafwyd anerchiadau gwresog gan y Mri D Thomas, Cnwcydyft'ryn, Ben DavieF, Blaenythan, a John Jones, Blaenpant. Dadganodd y parti 0 Capel Drindod dan arweiniad Mr William Davies, Henfryn Mills, yn ardderchog. Cafwyd cyfarfod rhagorol yn mhob ystyr. Siaradodd y Parch D Jones, Gwernllwyn, yn darawiadol iawn.

CROSS INN, GER CEINEWYDD. Cvnhaliwyd cyfarfod Dywylliadol yn y lie hwn, nos diweddaf. Cymerwyd y gadair am y noson gan Mr T. J. Thomas, BlaendyfEryn, ac yr oedd yna ddadl i gymeryd lie rhwng Mr David Williams, Pendref, a Mr Tom Jenkins, Tawel- fryn, ar y testyn Yr Eglwys t Gristio- nogol. a ydyw yn cyflawni ei cbenadaeth." Cadarn- haol, Tom Jenkins, a nacaol, David Williams, ond ni wnaeth Mr Tom Jenkins ei ymddangosiad. Felly gorfod i'rcadeirydd wneud ychydig sylwadau ar yr ochr gadarnhaol. Ar ol yr anerchiadau, caf- wyd siarad brwd, ac yr oedd y mwyafrif gyda'r ochr gadarnhaol. Dirwest.—Cvnhaliwyd cyfarfod duwestol yn Maenygroes, nos Iau, 0 dan nawdd Undeb Dirwestoi Ceinewydd a'r cylcb. Cafwyd anerchiadau gan y Parch Gwynne Lewis, Crngiau, a Mr J C Jones, Llanarth. Canwyd amryw weithiau gan gor Merche.1 y De." Cafwyd cyfarfod brwdfrydig iawn. Adloniadol —Cynbaliwyd cyfarfod adlomadol yn Ysgoldy y BwrJd, Cross Inn, nos Wener diweddaf. Cymerwyd y gadair gan Mr Richard Lewis, Llan- rhystyd. Cafwyd cyfarfod hynod o ddifyrns, ac yr oedd yna hoi llafur ar y gwaith. Yr oedd yna gys. tadleuaetli ar y diwedd, a chynygiwyd gwobrwyon am araeth a dadl difyfyr. Aeth Mr E T Davies, Maenygroes a'r wobr am yr araetb, a Mn D N Jones a Evan Jones am y ddadl.

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