Welsh Gazette and West Wales Advertiser

SEPTEMBER. 0 month of months 0 halcyon days! Fruition of earth's brighest dreams When heart and soul are steeped in wine Pressed from the sun's refulgent beams All Nature "holds high carnival" Robing herself in gala dress, And earth, with loving smile returns The lingering Summer's parting kiss. -E. C. Hewitt. —. i ■

MAN'S LITTLENESS. When I reflect what an inconsiderable'little atom every single man is with respect to the whole creation, methinks it is a shame to be concerned at the removal of such a trivial animal as I am. The morning after my exit, the sun will rise as bright as ever, the flowers smell as .sweet, the plants spring up as green, the world will proceed in its old course, people laugh as heartily, and marry as fast, as they were wont to do. The memory of man (as it is elegantly expressed in the Book of Wisdom) "passeth away, as the remembrance of a guest that tarrieth not." —Pope. 1 i

THE SPLENDOURS OF NIGHT. To whatever quarter of the Heavens we look, the splendours of the night are re- vealed to our astonishing gaze. These celes- tial eyes seem in their turn to gaze at, and to question us. Thus, indeed, have they questioned every thinking soul, so long as Humanity has existed on our Earth. Homer saw and sung these self-same stars. They shone upon the slow succession of civiliza- tions that have disappeared, from Egypt of the period of the Pyramids, Greece at the time of the Trojan War, Rome and Carthage, Constantine and Charlemange, down to the twentieth century. The generations are buried with the dust of their ancient temples. The Stars are still there, symbols of Eternity. —Camille Flammarion. o

ATTEND TO YOUR DUTY. If by gaining knowledge we destroy our health, we labour for a thing that will be useless in our hands; and if, by harassing our bodies—though with a design to render ourselves more useful-we deprive ourselves of the abilities and apportunities of doing that good we might have done with a meaner talent, which God thought sufficient for us by having denied us the strength to improve it to that pitch which men of stronger con- stitutions can attain to, we rob God of so much service, and our neighbour of all that help which, in a state of health, with moder- ate knowledge, we might have been able to perform. He that sinks his vessel by over- loading it, though it be with gold, and silver, and precious stones, will give his owner but an ill account of his voyage. —Locke.

HUMAN PROGRESS. About the grand course of Providence and its final purpose with us, we can know noth- ing, or almost nothing. Man begins in dark- ness mystery is everywhere around us and in us, under our feet, among OUT hands. Never- theless so much has become evident to everyone, that this wondrous mankind is advancing some whither; that, at least, all human things are, have been, and for ever will be, in movement and change, as indeed for beings that exist in time, by virtue of time, and are made of time, might have been long understood. Fer the rest, let that vain struggle to read the mystery of the Infinite cease to harass us. Here on earth we are as soldiers fight- ing in a foreign land; that understand not the plan of the campaign and have no need to understand it; seeing well what is at our hand to be done. Let us do it like soldiers, with submission, with courage, with a heroic joy. Whatsoever thy hand findeth to do, do it with thy might!" Behind us behind each one of us, lie six thousand; years of human effort, human conquest: before us is the boundless time, and its as yet, uncreated and unconquered continents and Eldorados, which we, even we, have to conquer, to create. -T. Carlyle. 4b.

THE PAGEANT OF THE AUTUMN. September marks the advent of the pageant that passes through the lajid, lingering till November celebrates in leafless trees and dripping skies its departiure. Al- ready in late August sombre trees and faded stubbles give an autumnal aspect to the landscape. It is not, however, till the frost touches Nature that wondrous flush of col- our, obliterating grey tints, illumines forest and field. On bright October days, we might imagine that a new summer with blazing banners was marching upon us to drive back the forces of decadence and death. But disillusion would soon wait on imagination, for the splendour is evanescent. The pageant of the autumn is not wholly that of decay. The glory of our moors in early September is the glory of life—life the more eager to display its wealth of loveli- ness because it stands on the threshold of death, and hears the approaching footsteps of winter. The late dwarf gorse, the heather, and the ling are gay with abundant blossom. Green and gold interwoven with purple a.nd rose and pink give to the hillsides and stretches upland an extraordinary pomp of colour. Every bit of common, every unreclaimed valley that slopes down to meet the sapphire 3ea of our rock-girded coves, every "wastrel" that has escaped the ploughshare, every hedgerow, is arrayed in singular beauty. The charm is surpassing. We are conscious of a reverent delight that rises into ecstasy as we allow the eye to rest upon it. It is a wild garden with which can compare no sheltered enclosure where flourish the deli- cate flowers of the Orient. Give me the autumn sun, the wandering airs, and the silence of the moors brilliant- in their simple September glory; and you may have the pampered gardens of the rich where every blossom costs more than would provide the evening meal for the miner and his family inhabiting that white-washed cottage on the edge of the moor. These days are steeped in entranced still- ness. A haunting dreaminess pervades the world. Vapours hang in the heavens. Often only a few bright hours are granted—a short span of sunshine resting on unstable but- tresses of haze. The bridge is soon crossed, and we find ourselves in moonlit mists whoso cui-tains waver, and lift, and lower, and shift so wondrously that we cannot be sure of what is shadow-shape, and what is mater- ial form. Occasionally there is a cloudless day, with a spacious, high pale-blue sky. We look into infinite depths. —R. Corlett Cowell.

Oliver Lloyd, Mayor of ] Tregaron. BY "PHILIP SIDNEY." Oliver Lloyd, of Foseyblayne, parish of Lledrod was Mayor of Tregaron, in 1652, when the South Wales Commissioners sent depositions, on the 12th November, to the London Committe for advance of Money, to prove his delinquency. During the period of the civil war, and later, until the reigns of government were seized and held by the firm hand of Oliver Cromwell, the fortunes of Englishmen and Welshmen were gently at the mercy of Par- liamentary Committees. Of these, the first in order of date was the Committee for Ad- vance of Money, which first met on the 26th November, 1642, and was amalgamated, in 1650, with the Committee for Compounding. The records of some of these committees have come down to us in good preservation; and in 1888, Mary Anne Everett Green, author of "The Lives of the Princesses of England," edited for government, a Calen- dar of the Proceedings," in three volumes. From the only copy in Cardiganshire, so far as I can see, that in St. David's College Library, I extract the following facts about this old mayor. Oliver Lloyd's wife was sister to widow Eliza Jenkins, of "Carrock," the mother of Reignold and Morgan Jenkins, who with John and Richard Jones, Nanteos, Thomas Lloyd, "Llanlleere," and Walter Vaughan, Rhlwartheii, and Governor of Aberystwyth Castle, were all sequestered by the Commis- sioners on the 20th January, 1652. On the 10th -Nox-einbei- -but. two days be- fore they sent up proofs of his delinquency to London,—the Commissioners were given a taste of what kind of man they had to deal with in Oliver Lloyd. They called before them Thomas Evans, registrar "to the late sub-committee of accounts in this county," but he refused either to be examined, about his papers, and acquitances, or to deliver them up. The County Commissioners could get nothing out of him. Thereupon they committed him to Oliver Lloyd, "mayor of Tregaron, and one of the owners of this county," requiring that he should be forthcoming when called for. Next morning they sent for him, but Lloyd refus- ed to bring him before the Commissioners, and used "opprobvious words in affront to our authority," so they likewise committed the Mayor, and kept him in restraint until they heard from London. Bishop Thomas Lloyd then comes on the scene; and "at Caron, a market town" pro- claimed that some of the County Commis- sioners were traitors and delinquents, in- capable of their place. They called the Bishop before them; he went, and told them he meant David Hughes, one of their number. For this affront they committed the .TLhoj? to the high constable, to be taken to "the sheriff's goal, but he would not obey our authority." The dignity of the Commis- sioners being thus insulted, they left it to the London men "to maintain our power." From London came answer to this effect:- The Committee for Advance of Money. To the County Commissioners of co. Cardigan. Greeting, In answer to yours of 10th November, you must require Oliver Lloyd to produce Thomas Evans, and commit him to custody till lie conforms. Lloyd is to be discharged 1 if he produce him; he must appear before us within 3 weeks, to show cause. On the latter part of your letter we give no direction; you might have forborne prose- cutions in matters relating only to your- selves. The next move on the part of the County Commissioners was to send up depositions to prove the delinquency of Oliver Lloyd, his sister-in-law, widow Jenkins, and his nep- hews Reignold and Morgan Jenkins. They sought to prove that Oliver tried to raise men and money to join; those who were in arms against Parliament, and that he abused its friends, saying, "Where will you Round- heads appear, when Charles II, King of Scots, and King of England comes with an army to get his rights? then will you all be hanged, from the highest to the least." Furthermore, he had the audacity tojhreaten with imprisonment those that contradicted him. The Mayor of Tregaron, and the Jenkins family, in reply, petition that the Commis- sioners in co. Cardigan" are strangers in those parts," and were not put into office, till long after the rebellion and complain that "petitioners have not examined nor cross-examined witnesses." They beg to ex- amine witnesses about the rebellion, and to have "some of the J.P.s" added to the County Commissioners. The last we hear of the matter is that on the 2nd. December, 1654 the South Wales Commissioners send information that the estate of Reignold and Eliza Jenkins still remains secured, "on suspicion of their being concerned in the late insurrection."

PENRHYNCOCH. The living of Penrhyncoch, near Aberyst- wyth, in the county of Cardigan, has been offered by the Bishop of St. David's to the Rev. Richard Williams, B.A., curate of Llan- badam Fawr, and has been accepted by him.

BOW STREET. An Athletic Constable.—At the Police Sports at Shrewsbury on Thursday last P.C. Young carried off two valuable prizes in the open bicycle competitions. He wdn first prize in the two mile race and came in third in the mile race. P.C. Young has competed at these sports on several previous occasions, but this is the first time he has won a first prize. He is the only Welshman who has gained such a success.

LLECHRYD. The Old Churchyard.—Travellers on their way to Newcastle Emlyn or Cardigan fre- quently comment upon the state of the old churchyard. Its present condition is noth- ing short of a scandal to the surviving relatives of those who lie buried there. It seems to have been neglected for years as, hanging over some tombstones, are clusters of blackberries and rank grass. Registration. The Revising Barrister, Mr. E. Milner Jones, held a Registration Court for the parishes of Llechryd and Llan- goedmore last Friday. Mr. David Davies, solicitor, Cardigan, represented the Liberal Party, and Mr. Daniel Watkins, Lampeter, the Conservative Party.—The business was of the usual routine character. One Conserva- tive claim, and four Liberal claims were allowed, whilst two Radical objections were sustained. The Conservatives had four ob- jections. three of which were sustained.

HENLLAN. Church.—The church members at Henllan are busily collecting towards a fund for pro- curing new lamps for the church. The list of subscribers seems in every way encourag- ing. S Appointment.—At a meeting of the local managers held recently out of a number of applicants, Miss Alice Davies, Velindre, was apointed as a supplementary assistant at Aberbank National School. The appointment- was confirmed at the meeting of the Dis- trict Education Committee held at New- castle Emlyn on Friday. Miss Davies com- menced teaching on Monday and so far, she has been a very successful practical teacher. It is a curious co-incidence that the head- master and his two assistants have been trained in the same place—Velindre National School. temperance.—A meeting of the Glanteifi- isaf Branch of the South Wales Women's Temperance Society was held at Capel Drin- dod on Wednesday night. Cranogwen de- ) livered a very encourasins address and the prospects of this Society appear very bright. regular meeting will be held during the coming season, and the fair sex are deter- mined to do their best to induce a large I number of their young sisters to onlist under their peaceful banner. The members num- ber thirty-six already.

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l LLANYBYTHER Marriage.-An interesting marriage was solemnised at Noddfa Baptist Chapel, Lam- petor, on Saturday last. The contracting parties were Mr. Llewelyn Davies, eon of Mr T Davies Maesygar Llanybyther and Miss Elizabeth Ann Thomas, third daughter of Mr. Edward Thomas, Aberceilog Crossing, Llanllwni. The Rev. D. Jones, pastor, offi- ciated, the ceremony being performed in the presence of Mr. E. D. Rees, registrar.

LLANDYSSUL FATAL FALL FROM A SCAFFOLD. While the workmen on the new Unitarian Chapel, Bwlchyfadfa, were about leaving off work on Friday they found Daniel Evans, Llandyssul. lying amongst a heap of stones, having fallen from a scaffold 16ft. high. It appears that the deceased at the time was working alone on that part of the building, and no one was a witness of the accident. When found he was alive, but died soon afterwards. The deceased, who was 57 years of age, was a stonemason by trade, having spent most of his time in Glamorganshire. He leaves a widow and six children.

I NEW QUAY. Obituary.—Many will learn with deep re- gret the news of the death of Mr. Thomas Davies, sailmaker, Rhiw-wig, New Quay, which took place after a long and painful illness. The interment was made on Monday last, when a large number of friends came to show their respect to one who was very high- ly esteemed in the district. He leaves to mourn their loss his wife, a son, and two daughters. The Rev. W. Griffiths, Maeny- groes officiated at the xuneral. b A New Society.—A committee of Congre- gational ministers met at Llandrindod Wells last week, over which an ex-president of the Union presided, when it was resolved to form a society, to be called "Y Wersyllfa Anniby- nol ar Fynyddoedd Cymru." The Rev. D. M. Davies, New Quay, was appointed organis- ing secretary.

TALYBONT. GREEN CROP COMPETITION. • The following is Mr. Edward Hughes' ad- judication m the green crop competition in connection with the Agricultural Show held last week:— ^roedry\vygwymeu.—A fair crop of man- golds, but there are several gaps in them. j/16 swedes have also failed in many parts, there is a little too much distance between the rows, but the land is very clean and a great, deal of attention has been paid to the crop. Bwlchyddwyallt.—A promising crop, clean and even distance between the rows but not. regularly thinned, and not enough room for the root to develop into its proper size. Alltgoeli.-A good crop of mangolds, too much distance between the rows and several gaps, but will certainly turn out a good crop. One part of the swedes has failed, and the other part is very, very small as yet' and much too thick. Cerngcyranau.—A very good, even crop of mangolds. The swedes also promising, but not very carefully thinned; much too thick in some parts, but a very good appearance on the whole. Gwarcwmuchaf— A pretty good crop of mangilds, and a very good crop of swedes, but not clean enough and not regularly y thinned. Taking the swedes alone they are larger in size than the others visited. Dolen Eglwys.-A good crop of swedes and mangolds too much distance by far between the rows, and not nearly clean enough, but may grow into a heavy crop. Neither of the crops are regularly thinned. I award the prizes as follows:—1, Cerrig- cyranau: 2, Gwarcwmucllaf; 3, Bwlchydd- wyallt; 4, Dolen Eglwys.

BORTH. UNVEILING A MEMORIAL TABLET. "Resting meeting was held at Soar Welsh Calvimstic Methodist Chapel, Borth, on Ihui-sday evening last, the 7th inst, on the occasion of the unveiling of a handsome tablet erected by the monthly meeting to the memory of the late Rev. Enoch Watkin James. The tablet, which is of marble, shows that he was born in 1818, was ordain- ed in 1855, and died in 1894 at the age of 76 years, after having been preaching the Gospel for a period of half-a-centurv. There was a large congregation, including several ministers. The Rev. D. Caron Jones, pastor of the church, occupied the chair. The un- veiling ceremony was performed by Rev. lhomas Levi, Aberystwyth, an intimate li lend and colleague of the departed preacher. In an address, full of interesting reminis- censes, Mr. Levi spoke of the late Mr. James as a character full of originality. He had more opportunities of knowing him than most people. They had preached together on many occasions, and they were elected members of the first Cardigan County Council continuing to sit on that body for several years, They had also acted together as viti- tors to churches and as deputations to bring about eace amongst persons and parties who had been divided by dissension. Their de- parted brother was a man of strong character both in liis temporal and religious associa- tions. He was a good marksman with the gun, as good an angler as the Apostle Peter, and a successful farmer. Idleness was en- tirely foreign to his nature, and he never allowed himself to drop into any bad habit. He was a strong opponent of tobacco smok- ing, and a staunch teetotaller. His neigh- bours at all times looked to him for advice on social, national,, and religious matters and he was at all times ready to give it. Mr Levi referred in eulogistic terms to his old friend's ability as a preacher. His was not the "hwyliog" style, yet he burned with an eloquence inspii-ed by truth. —Interesting addresses were also delivered by the Hev. John Bowen, Pontrhydfendigaid; Rev. Wll1. Morgan, Pantglas; Rev. David Morgan, FOllhvyn; Rev. T. J. Morgan, Bow Street Mr. Evan Edwards, Mr. Davies, Bayswater London; and Mr. J. T. Rees, Mus Bac.

MERIONETII NEWS. TOWYN. The Golf Links.—The golf links have been a great success this season, and have un- doubtedly attracted a large number of visi- tors to the town. At present the course is only a ten-hole one, but it is intended to extend it and make it a 18 hole course by next season. The committee have plenty or land at their disposal, and when the ex- tension is made the links will be unique in that the course will be a circular one. This is a n advantage possessed by' few places, and avoids the danger arising from flying balls when out-going and in-coming players 9() meet on a single course. Cycling Accident.-A somewhat serious accident occurred on Friday evening at Towyn to a grocer's apprentice, who happened to be cycling down Hill-street. When passing a waggon employed by the Cambrian Railways Company to convey goods to the town, a sudden gust of wind blew the young man off his machine under the waggon, one wheel of which went over him. He sustained severe injury, and was conveyed to the nearest doc- tor, where his injuries were immediately attended to. ABERDOVEY CHURCH SCHOOL MANAGEMENT. The management of Aberdovey Church School was vested in a oommitee consisting of the vicar (ex-officio), two representatives of subscribers towards the fund of the school who must be Churchmen, and the elected manager chosen by the vestry of the parish, these being the foundation managers, and two other managers, one representing the County Council and the other the Urban District Council. The first three had been appointed as early as June last, but owing to the neglect of the vicar to summon a vestry a fourth was not elected. In August the County Education Committee asked the vicar to state the names of the foundation managers, when he replied that he had called a. meeting on July 28th of the three managers elected in June with a view of appointing a fourth, but had no quorum. In a week he wrote again that the three had met and had appointed a fourth. The secre- tary of the Education Committee wrote strongly protesting against the endeavour to steal a march upon the vestry and to de- I rcat the provisions of the final order. A vestry was at once called by the overseers, and elected a representative who is a strong A on conformist. The vicar refused to ack- nowledge the validity of the election and wrote to tho Board of Education. To his confusion on the 28th of Angust ho received a letter from the Board pointing out that the vestry could not have been in default and that the only per- son in default was the vicar himself for not having summoned a vestry. On sub- sequent correspondence the Board decided that the nominee of the vestry was a properly: constituted manager. At present, there- fore, the six managers of the Aberdovey non-provided school are equally divided into three Church and three Nonconformists, and the management of the school will naturally fall into the hands of the party to which the chairman when elected will belong, the vicar not being ex-officio chairman. BARMOUTH. Church News. — There is no found- ation for the report that the Rev. Canon Hughes intends shortly to resign the living of Barmouth, which lie has held since 1889. Canon Hughes has done much to strengthen the Established Church in Bar- mouth, and during his rncumbency a new church (St. John's), has been built there. He has also taken for many years a promin- ent part in Church Defence work and is a. Proctor in Convocation. As a recognition of his long services to the Church a canonry at Bangor Cathedral was recently conferred on him. MARRIAGE OF MR. HOWARD DANIEL AND AilSS J. E. DAVIES. An unusually large congregation assembled at the Presbyterian Church, Barmouth, on Wednesday in last week, on the occasion of the marriage of Mr. E. Howard Daniel and Miss J. E. Davies. Mr. Daniel, who is the only son of Mrs. Daniel and the late Mr. Owen Daniel, Brynhyfryd, Towyn, is the senior partner in the well-known firm of Messrs. Daniel, Son, and Meredith, auction- eers and valuers, of Aberystwyth, Towyn, and Barmouth, and in that capacity he had become known to a large circle of friends. The bride is the only daughter of Mrs. Davies and the late Mr. William H. Davies, of Hendlith, Barmouth, a young lady who during her stay at Barmouth has won the highest regard. The main street of the town was gay with bunting, and Christ Church, where the ceremony took place, was prettily decorated with beautiful arum lilies, asters, palms, and other flowers. At the entrance to the chapel, an ivy arch had been erected, with flags and ensigns, by Messrs. Griffith and Rogers. The hride who was given away by her uncle, Mr. Edward Hamer, Mayor of Llanidloes, was charmingly attired in a dress of white taffeta silk trimmed with lace. She also wore a wreath of orange blossom, and a veil of Brussels net, and she carried a bouquet of choice flowers with trails. Her bridesmaids were Miss Annie Daniel (sister of the bridegroom), who was dressed in blue silk eolienne, with a white cavalier hat, with shaded blue plume to match, and Miss Nancy Hamer, Llanidloes (cousin of the bride), who was dressed in pink chiffon with hat to match. Mr. Owen Richards, of Pensarn and Towyn, acted as best man. The introductory portion of the service was conducted by the Rev. David Jones, Liverpool (uncle of the bride), and the Rev. Morgan Griffith, pastor of Christ Church, Barmouth, assisted. The party left. the church to the strains of the Wedding March, played by Mrs. Morgan Griffith and they were greeted outside with showers of rice and confetti. A reception was held at Handlith, when, in addition to those men- tioned, the following were present:-Mi-s. T. C. Thomas, Bocjlinog; Miss Daniel and Miss Helen Daniel, Brynhyfryd, Towyn (sisters of the bridegroom), Mr. and Mrs. Edmund Hamer, Llanidloes; the Misses Hamer, Llanidloes Mr. D. Jones, Liver- pool Mrs. Williams, Llanidloes; Mrs. Mor- gan Griffiths, Barmouth and Mr. T. Martin Williams, Barmouth. Congratulatory tele- grams were received from Aberystwvth Liverpool, Towyn. and other places. Sub sequently Mr. and Mrs. Daniel left by the 2.40 p.m. train for Chester, en route for the Lake District, where they will spend their honeymoon. The bride's travelling costume was a grey tweed and blue mer- veilleux blouse, trimmed with cream lace and a black chiffon hat trimmed with plumes to match. Both parties were recipients of presents from their numerous friends.

Towyn and Aberdovey Urban District Council. The monthly meeting of this Council was held on Friday last at Towyn, when there were present Mr. J. Geufronydd Jones (chairman), presiding: Captain Enoch Lewis, Messrs. J. Maethlon James, John Roberts, Meredith Jones, John Rees, E. L. Rowlands and Daniel Edwards, with R. Barnett (clerk), R. P. Morgan (surveyor), Dr. Lewys Lloyd (medical officer), and Edward Williams (sani- tary inspector.) Cowshed or Dwelling House. ? A discussion took place in reference to a building belonging to Mr. John Davies, Towyn. Formerly, it was a cowhouse, but it had been altered and a new storey added to it, and to all appearances it was intended as a building for human, habitation. No plan of the alterations had been submitted. A question arose as to whether a plan was necessary if the building was not to be used for human habitation. Captain Lewis thought no plan was required if a building was eight feet from the highway.—The Clerk said that applied to buildings not in- tended for human habitation.—Capt Lewis: They build very pretty cowhouses and stables now. (Laughter).—It was decided to call upon Mr. Davies to submit a plan. A Member's Objection. A resolution was passed at the previous meeting calling upon Mr. John Roberts, a member of the Council, to submit a plan of an addition to his farm, Penpark. Mr. Rob- erts had not done so, and now said he did not think it necessary. He maintained that when the bye-laws were passed they were intended more particularly for the town and not for the rural parts of the district. True, they were in force in the rural parts, but it was understood when the bye-laws were adopted that they would only be enforced in extreme cases.—Several members stated that they were not aware of any distinction be- ing made between the town and rural parts. Mr. Roberts said he failed to see why an exception should be made in his case. He was not aware of any application for plans having been made before.—The Surveyor said there were several instances of plans of buildings in the rural district having been submitted to and passed by the Council.— Mr. Roberts said if the Council were going to enforce this bye-law they must make it known to the people living in the rural parts. No one knew such a rule existed at present -Mr. E. L. Rowlands proposed that they ask Mr. Roberts to submit a plan in fourteen days.—Mr. Roberts said thev ought to have done that before, instead of deciding to give him seven days' nitice in his absence. Had the bye-laws been pub- lished.—Mr. Maethlon James: They were advertised.—Mr. Roberts maintained that notice of the bye-laws should be given to people in the rural parts.—Mr. E. L. Row- lands thought it the duty of every member of the Council to uphold the bye-Iaws.-The question of how much time Mr. Roberts should have to present his plan was being discussed, when Mr. Roberts produced a plan of the building from his pocket, which was handed over to the Surveyor. Aberdovey Light. h A letter was read from the manager or the Gas Company stating he could not undertake to fix incandescent burners in the Aberdovey lamps. He would, however, be glad to fix new lamps on the main roads.—Mr. E. L. Rowlands was strongly in favour of having y k incandescent burners, and proposed that the representative of the Gas Company be asked to meet the Aberdovey Committee.—This was seconded, and carried. Rhydyronen Footpath. A letter was read from Mr. Yates, Manager of the Talyllyn Railway, offering on behalf of his Company to maintain the diversion of the Rhydyronen footpath in suitable con- dition for foot passengers, or at their option to re-open the original footpath.—Mr. John Reea said he thought the feeling of the local inhabitants was in favour of re-opening the original path.—Mr. Maethlon James thought that to have the original path re-opened would simply be showing a spirit of revenge. The diverted path was better and safer.— On the proposition of Mr. John Rees, it was decided to refer the matter to the Rural Ward Committee for further consideration,

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"Opening Up" West Wales. AN INTERESTING DEVELOPMENT SCHEME. An important scheme is at present under consideration for the establishment and working of daily services of steam cars or omnibuses along the main coast roads of Car- diganshire and Pembrokeshire from Aberyst- wyth to St. David s, and thence to Haver- fordwest, a distance of about 80 miles. What will have an important bearing on the suc- cess of the scheme, says the "Pall Mall Gazette," is that next summer the new Goodwick Harbour Railway and extensions of the Great Western Railway Company, and the shortened branch line connecting with the main system are to be opened for traffic. An express through service will then be es- tablished between Goodwick and the great centres of England, in connection with a new service of turbine steamers to Wexford, thus opening up a new route to Ireland, which will have the advantage of being the short- est Welsh sea passage, as well as a shorter journey by rail from the whole South of England. The bringing of Fishguard and Goodwick and other magnificent coast scen- ery to within 5-j hours of London will, it is hoped, bring about a very largely increased influx of visitors, and the proposed new ser- vice will afford facilities for reaching all the points along the coast, and fc making ex- cursions some distance inland. At present the proposed routes are are follows:- 1. AberystAvyth, Llanrhystyd, Llanon. and Aberayron. 2. Aberayron, Synod Inn, and Cardigan. 3. Cardigan, Newport, Dinas, Fishguard, and Goodwiek. 4. Goodwick, Mathry, Croesgoch, and St David's. Supplementary. 1. GoodAvick. Fishguard, Letterston, and HaverfordAA-est. 2. Haverfordwest. Broadhaven, and Dale. 3. Cardigan and NeAvcastle-Emlyn. 4. Cardigan and Gwbert-on-the-Sea. 5. Newcastle Emlyn, Llandygwydd, and Aberporth. G. Dinas, NeAvport, and Crymmych Arms Station. 7. Llandyssul, Synod Inn, and New Quay. 8. Lampeter, Llanfihangel, and Aberayron 9. Lampeter and Llandovery. These services are intended to be run twice daily each way. and the scale of fares pro- posed is approximately one penny per mile.

^■ mmmmmmmimtmm ■ ..0 Business Notices. v- io- H 0 Grocers, Ale, Wine & Spirit Merchants, 32 and 34, Terrace Road, Aberyst>vY th. Huntley and Palmer's, and Peek Frean's Biscuits and Cakes. 4 Crosse and Blackwell's, and Lazenby's Goods in Great Variety SOLE AGENTS FOR BASS & Co's. Celebrated Burton Hies Si Stout, IN Imperial Pints 4s. per dozen. Imperial Halfpints 2s. 6d. per dozen. Also supplied in 9 and 18 gallon casks. BASS'S ,DINNER ALE, Imperial pints at 2s. 6u. per dozen. AGENTS FOR W. & A. GILBEY S I WINE AND SPIRS f S, The purity of every article bearing their seal and label is guaranteed. R. JONES & SONS, COACH BUILDERS, ORTH PARADE & CAMBRIAN ST., ABERYSTWYTH. HE OLDEST COUNTY FIRM. LONDON E PERIENCE. < ESTIMATES FREE BY POST. The alterations and extensions of the premises having been completed, R. J. and ns have greaM facilities for turning out work expeditiously, SHOWROOM IN NORTH HADE. BACON! BACON!! BACON! FOR THE TYPICAL HOME CURED BACON AND HAMS j GO TO 1 JOHN WILLIAMS, | THE BACON FACTORY, MILL STREET. ABERYSTWYTH I PRICES MODERATE QUALITY GUARANTEED. | t — J I mourning Cards I 1 IN } LA TEST DESIGNS | ,¡ AT f MODERATE CHARGES ) j AT THE H Welsh Gazette" Offices, ;¡ V Aberystwyth. 1 WORTH A GUINEA A BOX. j C l r PILLS g Possesses,the following qualities in a high Degree: 1 THEY STRENGTHEN THE STOMACH ) THEY REGULATE THE BOWELS 1 THEY PURIFY AND ENRICH THE BLOOD J THEY GIVE TONE TO THE WHOLE NERVOUS SYSTEM, BEECHAMP S P/LLS I Are composed of vegetable drugs of great purity and medicinal value; have been in almost universal use for over half-a-centurv, and without doubt an EFFECTIVE 1 CORRECTIVE in all cases where a corrective is needed, as they act directly I upon both the Digestive and Nervous Systems. i A box of BEECHAM.S PILLS should always be kept in the house, as, like a stitch in time," they may save much future worry, and on the first sign of any J derangement of the system a dose should be taken, and they will invariably have | the most beneficial^ feet. I B-EHCHAM'S PILLS have ever enjoyed the confidence of Ladies for f ailments peculiar to their sex. Sold Everywhere in Boxes,price Is. lid. (56 pills) and 21. 9d. (168 Pills), with full direction* I REAL WELSH FLANNEL AND WOOLLEN GOODS GO TO J. & IE. EVANS, | GENERAL DRAPERS AND MILLINERS 40 GREAT DARKGATE STREET A 3 E R Y S T W Y T JOSHUA W. EVANS, HAIR RESTO RRE Is "53KX Prfcle lsWnLr wfcHer COl°'ir n°rJnatiy Way inJ'ure the skin- ijr 4d The postage on 3 pSSSv™ JOSHUA W. EVANS, Manu/aeturing Cliemis LLANDYSSUL, S.W COUGH MIXTURE FOR WINTER COUliJl AND BRONCHITIS TRY ROBERT ELLIS'S.; COUGH MIXTURE AND CHFIST T0NK ADDRESS- TERRACE ROAD, ABERYSIWYTH OCEAN VIEW HOUSE f SUPERIOR BOARDING F ,-LABLLSHMENT, J VICTORIA^ (Marine) TERRACE, ABKRYSTWYTH | ("VCEAN VIEW HOUSE is modern built. f stands in best part of Marine Terrao*, J commands uninterrupted sea view. Moderate j terms by the day or week. j Mis. A. KENSIT, Proprietreaa. | LONDON. j THE BINGHAM PRIVATE IIOTE] 5, SOUTHAMPTON BUILDINGS, í CHANCERY LANE, HOLBORN, W.C. I (Nearly opposite Chancery Lane Tube Stati î ( Most conveniently situated for the CITY. LAW j COURTS, and places of Amusement. I Fitted with ELECTRIC LIGHT throughout. I MODERATE TARIFF. NIGHT PORTLH f | Telegraphic Address—" Alcoves," London. § Telephone—522, Central I J. T. JOB I Halen. Salt. Halen. :j f, LARGE AND SMALL QUANTITIES. f D. & T. JONES. BRIDGF SIR* ET ABERYSTWYTS r. DESMOND ? Photographer, CARDIGAN Operators sent any Distance far (imo" ietc. SBflV *r«UK wxv. 1 naanency guawantoA. A* :y Afchetl SBflV lwqw& wxv. 1 naanency guawantoA. AlI. owitm :y Afchetl d

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an amendment by Mr. James that the diverted path be adopted being lost. Sanitary Matters. The Inspector having reported that the keeping of fowls by a Towyn resident created a nuisance, it was decided to serve a notice calling upon such person to abate the same. —It was resolved to serve notice on the owner of the Dovey Hotel, Aberdovey, in respect of defective water troughings on his premises.—The Surveyor was directed to pre- pare a specification of work necessary to be done to prevent the blocking of the drains at Hillside, Aberdovey.—The Medical Officer having reported that a pig-stye at Copper- hill, Aberdovey, was a source of great nuis- ance, tho Clerk was directed to serve a notice calling upon the owner to abate the nuis- ance within three days. The Medical Officer said lie had never seen a pig-stye kept in such a filthy condition, and Mr. Rowlands said hundreds of rats were bred there.—The Medical Officer also reported a filthy state of things in a narrow passage at the rear of Church-street, Aberdovey. The place was used as a poultry pen, and a barrel of pig-wash was kept there, which smelt horribly.—It was decided that three days' notice be served in this case also. Town Committee. This committee reported having instruct- ed the Surveyor to supply Mr. Gillart with a specification of the work necessary to put Corbett-avenue and Llewellyn-road in a fit state to be taken over by the Council. Pig Styes. V, The Surveyor presented a list of pig-styes at Towvn, which showed that two were within the limit prohibited by the bye-laws. It was decided to serve .notice on the owners of the two styes informing them that after the pigs now in the styes had been fattened no more pigs would be allowed to be kept there.—Mr. John Rees drew attention to the fact that there were many farmhouses in the district where the pig-styes adjoined the dairies, and the milk therefrom was sold at Aberdovey.—The Clerk said the bye-laws did not apply to isolated farm-houses.—The Chairman considered that if a pig-stye ad- joined a dairy, that that constituted a nuisance.—The Medical Officer said the parity of milk coming from such places as had been mentioned by Mr. Rees was re- ceiving attention. Aberdovey Committee. The Aberdovey Committee reported hav- ing paid a visit to the reservoir, and having inspected the pipes coin-eying the water from the springs to the main pipe. It was resolv- ed that two short mains be made above TyneAA-ydd Buildings to convey the water from another spring to the main pipe. The Surveyor reported that considerable trouble had been experienced in keeping all the streets clean during the last months. The footpath near Penhelig had been nearly all reconstructed, and steps of native oak fixed. This was a great improvement. A hand-rail in one or two places would again be of great assistance to aged pedestrians. The ashes had been carefully seen to and covered over, and were not now an eyesore to anybody. The water supply was quite adequate, the reservoir being nearly full. Financial. Mr. Maethlon James presented the monthly financial statement. The balance in hand was tl97 8s. 8d., and the cheques drawn for payment amounted to £ 554 3s. Id. leaving an overdraft of zC365 15s. There was a balance in hand on loan accounts of £ 194 Os. lid., leaving a net overdraft of £ 152 lis, 6d. Telephone Agreement. A letter was read from the Post Office stating that it was not possible to give the information desired by the Council as to the guarantee for the Mid-Wales telephone trunk system, inasmuch as the records of the de- partment were prepared in a form to arrive at the total amount to be credited to the guarantors for the Avhole system and not for particular districts.