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ABERYSTWYTH
ABERYSTWYTH Perso,nal.-Coullcillor Wm. Thomas (the mayor) and Mrs. Thomas are spending their holidays at Pontrhydfendigaid. Hospital Monday Collection.—Mrs. Dar- lington has kindly forwarded a donation of —one guinea to Miss Thomas, 22. North- Parade, toward this fund. The Rev. T. Levi, the venerable Calvinis- tic Methodist minister, preached at Baker- street Welsh Iuc.openuent Chapel morning and evening on Sunday last. Parliamentary. Alderman Thos. Snape, of Liverpool, father of Professor Lloyd Snape, formerly of the Aberystwyth College, has been chosen Liberal candidate for Wake- field. Yachting.—The steam yacht. Cairngorm, R.S.Y.C., owned by Mrs. Robertson-Aikman, of London, entered the harbour this week. The owner and party are spending the sum- mer on the west coast, and have visited dif- ferent ports in North Wales. County School. —The school re-opens on Tuesday next,, September 19th. Informa- tion in regard to the admission of new pupils, forms of application, etc., may be obtained from the Headmaster, or from the Clerk, 6, Portland-street. A Chinese Honeymoon.— This popular musical comedy was produced at the Colis- eum 011 Friday and Saturday nights under the direction of Mr. Chas. Macdona, and drew crowded and enthusiastic houses on each occasion. Reserve Lifeboat.—Whilst the present lifeboat is undergoing an overhauling, a re- serve boat has been chartered to take its place. The reserve lifeboat was despatched from Bridlington yesterday, and is expected here to-day (Wednesday). Ministerial.—At Salem Chapel on Thurs- day evening, the voice of the church was taken in regard to the acceptance of Mr. I Thomas Jones, New Commerce House, Bridge- street, as a candidate for the ministry. A unanimous vote was given in favour of the candidate. Mr. Jones is at present a pupil af Newcastle Emlyn Grammar School pre- paring for a college career. The Welsh University.—Professor Angus, and the Rev. J. 0. Thomas, M.A., of Menai Bridge, a brother of the Rev. Wynne Thomas, are the only candidates so far mentioned for the registrarship of the University of Wales. The salary is £ -300 per annum, and the ap- plications. which are to be in hand on or be- fore September 25th, will be dealt with by the standing Executive Committee of the Court, which meets in London next October. Assessment Committee. A meeting of this committee was held in the Market Hall on Monday. Captain G. Fossett Roberts presiding, there were also present Messrs. B. E. Morgan, E. J. Evans, and Evan Jones, The supplementary valuation lists were sub- mitted and approved of the parishes of Hen- llys and Cyfoethybrenin. The committee considered several objections to the valuation lists. Marriage.—On Wednesday last at St. Michael's Church, a marriage was solemnised between Edward Mason of the Maypole Dairy Company Aberystwyth, and Miss M. A. Benjamin, late schoolmistress at Ystum- tuen. The nuptial knot was tied by the Rev W. Matthews, assisted by his curate. Mr. Jno. Evans acted as best man and Mrs. Evans was the bridesmaid. The bride was given away by her father. The honeymoon was spent in South Wales. St. Mary's Church.—A meeting in connec- tion with this church took place on Satur- day evening, the Rev J. E. Lloyd presiding, in the absence of the Vicar, through indisposi- tion. Mr. D. Humphreys, builder, reported on the state of the building, and on his re- port it was proposed that work of re-roofing and re-decorating the interior be taken in hand in the spring of next year, and that appeals for subscriptions be made at once. The amount of the improvement fund in hand is now £16;). The estimated cost will be about £ 400. The Coliseum.—Madame Ella Russell, the great Opera prima donna, appeared at the Coliseum on Thursday evening last, and de- lighted an appreciative, though not very large audience with her beautiful singing. Her selections were "Softly Sighs" (Weber), the "Jewel Song" from "Faust", and "Good I Bye" (Tosti). Each item WPS rapturously ap- plauded, and as an encore to the latter song she rendered with artistic feeling the ever popular "Horie, Sweet Home." Madame Russell was assisted by Miss Amy Maynard (contralto), Mr. St. John Clarke (tenor), and Madame Lilian Adams (solo pianist). Sudden Death.—On Friday morning the death took place of Elizabeth Ann, the daughter of Edward Edwards, Pound-place, who is in the employ of the M. and M. Rail- way. Deceased, who was only ten years of age, was a regular attendant of the Council School. She was playing with her school- mates on Thursday evening, when she was taken suddenly ill. She was a bright and promising child at school. The funeral took place on Tuesday afternoon at the Cemetery, when the members of the Baptist Ohurch Band of Hope and many of her little friends attended, and brought quite a number of wreaths and flowers. Dr. Morris conducted the funeral service. Fire Brigade Outing.—On Satv last the members of the Fire Brigade took an outing to Talybont on the engine, under the charge of the Deputy Captain (Supt. R. Jones). On the return journey, Councillor J. T. Davies, chairman of the Fire Brigade Committee entertained them to a ham 11 and egg tea at Rhydypenau, which they all thoroughly enjoyed. After tea Mr. James Jjiyans proposed a hearty vote of thanks to the Chairman and Mrs. Davies for their kindness, also to Mrs. and Miss Morgan. Mr. D. Edwards and Supt. Jones also spoke. They were accompanied by the Borough Sur- veyor. The return journey was accomplished shortly after seven. Organ Recital.—Miss M. Dough ton gave an organ recital on Sunday afternoon at St. Paul's Welsh Wesleyan Chapel. There was a good attendance, the congregation listening intently and with evident pleasure to accomplished renderings of high-class sel- ections. The programme included the follow- ing selecticns :All men, all things," from Mendelssohn's "Hymn of Praise" "Trau- merei" (Schumann); "Canzona" and Die Antwort" (Wolsteiiholme), -"The Lost Chord" (Sullivan), "Prelude and Fugue" (Bach), "An- dantino" (Guilmant), "Rock of Ages" (with variations), "Pieta Synor" (Stradella). "An- dantino" (Lemare), "Barcarolle" (Wolsten- holme), and the "Hallelujah Chorus" (Han- del),. Miss Doughton was assisted by four local vocalists. Miss Elsie Bradshaw sang "Nearer my God to Thee"; Miss E. J. Warrington, "0 Rest in the Lord"; and Miss M. Parry "Tad yr Amddifad." Mr. J W. Cowley also gave a well-rendered solo. The chair was occupied by Mr. D G. Parry. A silver collection was taken in aid of the trust fund. Death of Mr. Thomas Evans.—Mr. Thomas Evans, of 20, Thespian-street, on old inhabi- tant, passed away on Wednesday evening in last week. Deceased had reached the ripe age of 85 years. He was born at C'raiur- bwch Farm, near Llanilar, and was the son of John and Mary Evans. Leaving home, he came to Aberystwyth, where he resided for a period of sixty years. He carried on business as a coal merchant, and for many years was contractor to the Gas Company For the supply of coal. He was held in high esteem in the town, having been at all times i man of upright character. It could truly be said of him that he was one of nature's gentlemen, and his benign influence was felt n many circles. He had been a faithful nember of Baker-street Welsh Independent ] church during the whole of his long residence r the town, and for the past fifty years had < -illed the office of deacon, being the senior in } hat position. He was a member of the r Lurch at the time the Rev. Azariah Shad- t ach was the minister, and subsequently when he Rev John Saunders filled the pastorate, b Ie retained his faculties undiminished to the I nd. His retentive memory especially was n: hen remarked upon by his friends, and at > purch meetings he would often surprise his ii earers with his lucid and able reviews of xzrmons delivered on the Sunday. He mar- 1 ed Jane, daughter of John and Maiv Evans, l ronsaint, Llanbadarn Fawr, who died about .j ghtecn years ago. He had four children— } \-0 sons and two daughters—of whom two it -irvive, namely, Miss Jane Evans, grocer, f hespian-street, and Mr. Thomas Evans, 1 imbrian-street. Deceased retired from H Jsiness five years ago. He had been in fail- fe; health for the past three years, during '♦ .lieh time he had been tenderly nursed by r ) daughter. Miss Jane Evans, with whom it id the other members of the- family, deep I¡ mpathy is felt. The funeral which was a "gely attended, took place on Tuesdav £ :erncon at the cemetery, the Revs. Job Us. T. A. Penrv. and Griffith Parry, being j' > officiating ministers. | II i Pier Pavilion.—This week the ten little Pierrots are paying a return visit to Aber- ystwyth. The children give a very pleasing and clever entertainment, and are well worth a visit. Ti" p..s.-Oii Saturday week a trip from Whitchurch conveyed over 350 schoolchildren to the town. On Monday trips arrived from Oswestry and local stations. To-day (Thurs- day) the last half-day trip of the season will run. B.W.T.A.—On Wednesday last the monthly meeting of the British Women's Temperance Association was held at Bath-street. Mrs. Fernside presided and there were also pre- sent Mrs. Levi, Mrs. Francis (treasurer) and other members. The business of the meeting was purely formal, and nothing of public interest transpired. PETTY SESSIONS. On Wednesday before Messrs. C. M. Wil- liams and Thos. Griffiths. Boots for Beer.—Martha Brodigan, Tre- fechan, labourer's wife, was brought up in custody charged by P.C. Thos. Davies with begging alms. The constable stated that at 6.0 that morning he was on duty in Alex- andra-road where he saw accused acting in a very suspicious manner. He followed her through Gray's Inn-road into Pier-street, where she accosted two ladies and asked them for a few coppers which they refused. From there accused went into Great Dark- gate-street and from there to Market-street where she entered the Market. Tavern, and begged for beer. He arrested her there, and conveyed her to the Police Station.— Supt. Jones stated that the accused during the last nine days had been going round the town begging, and selling her own goods to procure beer, she had actually sold her own boots to procure beer.—The accused stated that she intended joining a Temperance Society.-The, Bench sentenced her to four- teen days. Chimney on Fire.—Elizabeth Williams, Union-street was charged by Rees Jones, Borough Surveyor with allowing the chim- ney of her dwelling house to be on fire. Sergt. Phillips proved the serving of the summons and stated that the defendant had stated that it was an accident, and that she was very sorry, and hoped their worships would excuse her not attending the Court as she was very busy.—The Bench imposed a fine of Is. 6d. and costs. A Regular Old Crock.' "—Edwin Rich- ards, Terrace-road, was charged by Wm. Bowyer, R.S.P.O.A., with cruelly ill-treat- ing a horse by working same in an unfit state.—The Inspector stated that at 1 p.m. on September 2nd, he was in Terrace-road, when he saw defendant driving a dark horse attached to a two wheel spring cart. The horse was exceedingly lame on the near fore limb. The animal was suffering from a fully-developed "ring bone," causing the animal a great deal of pain, it was totally unfit to work on the road. He had pre- viously cautioned defendant for working the same horse. The defendant pleaded guilty, and stated that he was under a misapprehen- sion when he purchased the horse, he thought it was perfectly sound. When the Inspector warned him he discontinued working the horse. He admitted the In- spector had cautioned him the previous day, but was under the impression that the inspector would give him definite restrictions. He gave £20 for the horse. The Inspector stated he was perfectly willing to believe that the defendant had been taken in over the purchase of the horse. He himself would not give 30s. for the horse; it was a "regular old crock." (Laughter).-The Bench took a lenient view of the case, and ordered defendant to pay the costs. A Re(vault)ing Scene.—David Edwards, 8 Crynfryn Buildings, was charged bv Charles White, 5 Crynfryn-road, that he did assault and beat. him.—The complainant, with the bridge of his nose enveloped in sticking plas- ter, stated that the previous Monday morn- ing at 12.30 he went into James's Vaults with a friend to have a glass of beer. He met defendant there who said "You ran away from me on Saturday but you won't run away from me here." Eventually, he got outside and defendant said "What do you want to go to the Police Station for." Witness told him he had to go, whereupon defendant said he was no man, and he (wit- ness) would not like to repeat the language defendant used to him. Witness advised him that the best way for him was to leave him alone or else he would summon him. Defendant then ran at him and knocked him on the nose until it was hanging in two. He bled like a pig. The defendant stated he was very sorry it happened. They had a few words, when all of a sudden complainant threatened him with a brick in his hands. With that, witness lost control of his tem- per and hit him. Complainant denied hav- ing a brick in his hands. But he eventu- ally, admitted that it was only half a brick, and that he did not show it until defendant struck him. Asked if he had brought wit- nesses, defendant stated he never thought of bringing any, in fact. they were at present all at work.—The Bench adjourned the case until the next court, in order that the par- ties might bring witnesses.
I ITalybont Agricultural ShowI
Talybont Agricultural Show The tenth annual show of the Talybont I and North Cardiganshire Agricultural and Horticultural Society was held on Wednesday. This is one of the most successful country shows held in any part of the Principality. The farmers of the district are strongly im- bued with the spirit of competition, and the result of it is shown in th excellent quality of the animals exhibited. The position of president of the Society falls naturally to Sir Pryse Pryse, Bart., Gogerddan, and it is to not too much to say that he has been the mainstay of the show since its establish- ment. His is no superficial interest in agri- culture, but a deep and absorbing one, and the tenants of his large estate speak in the highest praise of the benefit received by them from his ripe and practical experience, which is always at their disposal. This year's vice-presidents were Captain E. J. Webley Parry Pryse, Mr. R. C. Richardes, Mr. J. Francis, Major Bonsall, Mr. D. M. Davies, Captain G. Fossett. Roberts, etc. Mr. T. Ll. Edwards was treasurer; Dr. James, Y Fagwyr; and Mr. Wm. Morris, J.P., hon. secretaries; and Mr. J. Davies, Lerry View, secretary. The officers were I ably assisted by a strong committee, con- sisting of the following:—Messrs. J. T. Morgan, J.P., Maesnewydd; J. J. Morgan, Lion Hotel, Talybont; H. Seymour Davies, Glanyrafon; E. Jones Williams, Cynull- mawr; Wm. Richards, draper, Market-street, Aberystwyth Dd. Owen., Berthlwyd James Richards, Glanlerry; David Hees, Tynparc; David Jones, Elgar; Dr. Owen Williams, Tre'rddol; Messrs. John Edwards, Nant- siriol; Rd. Jas. Jenkins, Lletty Evan Hen; J R. James, Peithyll; Wm. Jones, Foelglo- men; R. Davies Jenkins, Black Lion Hotel; J. Bunce Morgan, Glanfread; John Morris, Penywern; John Edwards, Rueluchaf; Dd. Jenkins, Cerrigcarranau; Rd. James, Bryn- llys; J. Griffiths, Dolau; Rd. Phillips, Llwynglas; John Joseph, Glo'ster Hall; John Richards, Tynpynfarch, and Rd. Jones, New- street, Talybont. A word of praise is due to Mr. Davies, the secretary, who discharg- ed his duties with thoroughness and unvary- ing courtesy. The following were the judges:—Draught Horses: Messrs. Joseph, Paisley, Warsley, Sandy, and Edward Green, The Moors, Welsh- pool; light horses: Messrs. John Oliver, Plas, Ffynon, Llanwnda, Carnarvon; N. Bennett Owen, Gwernafon, Llanidloes; coloured cattle, Mr. Charles J. Footman, Hafodwen Carmarthen; Welsh cattle: Mr. John Jones^ Plas, Llanfaglen, Carnarvon; Welsh sheep: Mr. Owen Price, Nantyrharn, Cray, Brecon; sheep of any other breed: Mr. Richard Mor- gan, Snowfield, Kerry, New-town sheep shearing: Messrs. Owen Price, Richard Mor- gan; roots and grain: Messrs Charles J. Footman, John Jones; butter: Miss Bessie Brown, U.C.W., Aberystwyth; gardens and garden produce: Messrs. Richard Winstanley, Gogerddan; Thomas Tomlins, Lodge Park;' green crop: Mr. Edward Hughes, Matha- farn, Machynlleth: trotting and turnouts: Captain E. Webley Parry Pryse, Messrs John Oliver, Carnarvon, N. Bennett Owen, Llan- indloes. Unfortunately, for the succee of the show, the weather proved very unpropitious, rain descending heavily during the day. This greatly interfered with the attendance, and kept away the large number of people who usually patronise the show from Aberyst- wyth. There was a splendid collection of animals, especially in the horse classes. The total entries numbered 510, as compared with 430 last year, a most satisfactory increase. The following is a list of awards:— HORSES. Class 1.—Draught Mare and Foal (16 hands high and over).—1, Richard James, Brynllys; W2m. Richards, Cefnhendre; 3, Joseph Parry, Troedrhiw-lwba. Class 2.—Draught Mare and Foal under 16 hands high.—1. H. P. Edwards, Loves- grove; 2, David Rees, Tynpark; 3, Richard James, Brynllys. Class 3.-Draught Mare or Gelding (15 hands high and under.—1, David Rees, Tyny- park; 2, John G. Stephensc, Erglodd, Tal- lesin; 3, John Jones, Rhoscellanfawr. Class 4.—Draught Mare or Gelding.— 1, H. P. Edwards, Lovesgrove; 2 and 3, Richard Thomas, Brysgaga, Bow Street. Class 5.-Pair of Draught Horses, shown in cart or waggon. Turn-out taken into con- sideration and bona-fide property of ex- hibitor.—1, H. P. Edwards; ,2 Sir Pryse Pryae, Bart; 3, Joseph Parry, Troedrhiw- lwba. Class 6.—Two-year-old Draught Colt or Filly.—1, Richard Thomas, Brysgaga- 2, R. James Griffiths, Dolclettwr, Taliesin: 3, H. P. Edwards. Class 7.—One-1 ear-old Draught Colt or Filly.—1, H. P. Edwards; 2, Richard Tho- mas, Brysgaga; 3, Sir Pryse Pryse. Class S.-Cob Mare and Foal, 14t hands high and under.—1 W. R. Jones, Bryngwyn- mawr; 2, H. P. Edwards; 3, A. P. Howells, Nantcellanfawr. Class 9.—Roadster Mare and Foal, over I4t hands high.-I, Sir Pryse Pryse; 2, H. Rowland Jones, Taliesin; 3, L. R. Lewis, Tr oedr hi wg wyn e u. Class 10.—Two-year-old Hackney, Colt or Filly.—1, Mrs. Ann Williams, Frongoch, Trerddol; 2, H. P. Edwards; 3, John Jen- kins, Brynhir, Llanfihangel. Class 11.—Yearling Hackney, Colt or Filly. -1, H. P. Edwards; 2, J. Llewellyn Jones, Dolen Eglwys, Glandovey; 3, E. J. Wil- liams, Cynnullmawr. Class 12.—Best Actioned Mare or Gelding, 14 hands and over, to be ridden.— I,H. P. Edwards; 2, W. R. Jones, Bryngwyn- mawr; 3, H. Rowland Jones, Free Trade Hall, Taliesin. Class 13.-Best Actioned Mare or Geld- ing under 14 hands high to be ridden.— 1, Richard Jenkins, Plaspenrhyn; 2, D. D. Williams, Caradog-road, Aberystwyth; 3, D. Bodvel Morgan, Fronlas, Talybont. Class 14.—Pony and Foal, under 13t hands high.—1, Evan Jones, Furnace Farm, Glan dyti; 2, John Tbpmas, Tre'rddol; 3, Richard Jenkins, Plas Penrhyn. Class 15.-Pony (Colt or Filly), under 13t hands high., foaled in 1903.-1, William Jones, Brynrodyn, Borth, 2, Wm. Morgan, Pwllglas, Llanfihangel; 3, John Edwards, Ruel Uchaf, Bow Street. Class 16.-Pony (Colt or Filly), under 13*- hands high, foaled in 1904.—1, William Morgan, Pwllglas; 2, J. Llewellyn Jones, Dolen Eglwys; 3, D. Bodvel Morgan, F.ron- las. Class 17.-Mountain Pony (12- hands high and under.—1, Dicky Jenkins, Coedgriffith, Salem; 2, Owen Morris, Tynllechwedd Hall, 3, Miss Williams Sunny Croft, Llanfihangel. Class 18.—Mountain Pony and Foal 12t hands high and under.—1, D. Bodvel Mor- gan, Fronlas; 2, Owen Morris, Tynlechwedd Hall; 3, John Thomas, Tre'Tddol. SPECIAL PRIZES. Class 19.—Best Yearling Foal got by "Waresley Triumph" (prizes given by Sir Pryse Pryse, Bart.-I, Richard Thomas Brys- gaga; 2, Sir Pryse Pryse; 3, Wm. Richards, Cernheudre; 4, William Jones, Brynrodin Borth. Class 20.-Best Foal got by Scarstal Rocket" (prizes given by Sir Pryse Pryse, Bart.I, R. James Griffiths, Dolclettwr; 2, Richard James, Brynllys; 3, E. J. Wil- liams, Cynnullmawr; 4 and 5 J. Bunce Morgan, Glanfread; 6, Wm. Morgan, Pwll- glas; 7, David Rees, Tynypark; 8, H. 0. Hughes, Dorglwyd. Class 21.—Fastest Horse or Mare for Trotting (lal hands high and over).- 1. H. R. Jones, Taliesin; 2, Arthur Edwards, Temperance, Taliesin. Class 22.-Fastest Horse or Mare for Trot- ting, under 13 £ hand high.-I, T. D. Rob- erts, Tre'rddol; 2, H. P. Edwards, Aberyst- wyth. Class 23.—Fastest Horse or Mare for Trotting (open to all heights and comers.— 1; H. R. Jones, Taliesin; 2, R. Jones, Towyn. Class 24.—Given by the Welsh Pony and Cob Society).—Best Mare registered in one of the published Volumes of the Welsh Pony and Cob Society's Stud Book (prize silver medal.—1, Richard Jenkins, Plas Penrhyn; r, D. Bodvel, Morgan, Fronlas. Class 25.-Best. Horse or Mare shown in harness, style and action taken into con- sideration, (open to all comers).—1, H. P. Edwards, Lovesgrove; 2W. R. Jones, Bryn- gwynmawr. Class 26.-Best Turn-out, style, action and turn-out taken into consideration and bona-fide property of exhibitor.-I, W. R. Jones; 2, Richard Jenkins, Plas Penrhyn; 3, E. M. Jones, Gwarcwmuchat. Class 27.-Best Tradesman's Turn-out, style, action, and turn-out taken into con- sideration and to be bona-fide property of exhibitor.—1, Randolph Fear, Aberystwyth; 2, H. R. Jones, Taliesin. WELSH BLACK CATTLE. Class 28.-Bull (2 year old and over).— l.R. James Jenkins, Lletty Evan Hen; 2, David Jones Elgar. Class. 29.-Yearling bull.-I, John Jenkins, Bwlchroser, Talybont ;2, Mr. J. Bunce Mor- gan, Glanfread. Class 30.-Bull Calf (under 12 months.— 1, John Edwards, Nantsiriol, Bow Street; 2 J. M. Jenkins, Cerrigcyranau; 3, Thomas Oii-ens, Alltgoch. Class 31.—Cow or Heifer (in milk or calf.— 1, and 3, David Jones, Elgar,2, Owen Morris, Tynllechwedd Hall. Class 32.—Two-year-old Heifer.—1, J. Bunce Morgan, Glanfread; 2 and 3, David Jones, Elgar. Class 33.—Yearling Heifer.-I, J. Bunce Morgan, Glanfread; 2and 3, H. Seymour Davies, Glanrafon, Talybont. Class 34.-Heifer Calf (under 12 months.— 1, E. J. Williams, Cynnullmawr; 2, Tom Jones, Moelglonen, Talybont; 3, J. M. Jen- kins, Cerrigcyranau. Class 35.—Pair of two-year-old Steers.— 1, Owen Morris, Tynllechwedd Hall; 2, J. M. Jenkins. Class 36.-Best Pair of Yearling Steers.— 1, John Morris, Penywern, Talybont; 2, Jas. Richards, Glanlery, Borth. 3, R. W. Mor- gan, Maesnewydd, Talybont. CATTLE OF ANY OTHER BREED. (Exept Blach. Welsh.) Class 37.-Bull (two-year-old and over.- 1, John G. Stephens, Erglodd, Taliesin; 2, Major J. J. Bonsall, Fronfraith; 3, J. R. James, Peithyll. Class 38.-Yearling Bull.-I, Evan Hughes, Rhydhir Issa, Bow Street; 2, O. D. Owen, Berthlwyd, Talybont. do all in their power to see that the admin- izens must be willing to do more than pay Class 39.-Bull Calf (under 12 months.— 1, Mrs. M. A. Ashley, Abercaero; Llanfi- hangel; 2, Major Bonsall; 3, David Rees, Tynypark. Class 40.—Cow or Heifer, in milk or calf.— 1, David Rees, Tynypark; 2, Major Bonsall; 3, Mrs. C. Morgan, Rhydypennau, Bow Street. Class 41,—Two-iear-old Heifer.-I and 2, Major Bonsall, Fronfraith; 3, David Rees, Tynypark. Class 42.-Yearling Heifer.—1, David Rees, Tynypark; 2 and 3, Major Bonsall. Class 43.-Heifer Calf (under 12 months). -1 and 3, Major Bonsall; 2, David Rees. Class 44.—Pair of Yearling Steers.— 1, J. R. James, Peithyll; 2, David Rees. Class 45.—Cow, of any breed, owned by a cottager £10 rent and under.—-1, Thomas Jones, Goat's Bridge, Talybont, 2, John Felix, Efail Fach, Llanfihangel. WELSH SHEEP (UPLANDS). Class 46.-Ram two-year-old and over.- 1 and 3, Edward E. Jenkins, Alltgochmynydd, Talybont; 2, Tom Jones, Moelglomen. Class 47.—Yearling Ram.—1, Tom Jones, Moelglomen; 2, John Morris, Penywern. Class 48.—Ram Lamb (under 12 months. -1, Tom Jones, Moelglomen; 2, David Ev- ans, Bwlchglas, Talybont. Class 49.Four Ewes.-I, Tom Jones; 2, John Morris, Penywern. Class 50.-Four Yearling Ewes.—1 Tom Jones; 2, E. E .Jenkins, Alltgochmynydd. Class 51.—Four Ewe Lambs.—1, Tom Jones; 2, Evan Hughes, Brynfedwenfawr. Class 52.-Four of Two-year-old wethers.— 1, John Morris, Penywern; 2, Tom Jones. Class 53.-Best Four Wethers, three-year- old and over.-1, Tom Jones; 2, John Mor- ris, Penywern. WELSH SHEEP (LOWLANDS). Class 54.-Pi,arn (two-year-old and over).— 1, Tom Jones, Moelglomen; 2, David J one Moelcerni, Borth. Class 55.-Yearling Ram.—1 and 2, David Jones, Elgar. Class 56.—Ram Lamb (under 12 months.— 1, David Jones, Elgar; 2, David Jones, Moel- cerni. Class 57. Four Ewes.— 1 and 2, David Jones, Elgar. Class 58. Four Yearling Eiwes.—1, David Jones, Elgar; 2, David Jones, Moelcerni. Class 59. Four Ewe Lambs.-I and 2, David Jones, Moelcerni. Class 60.—Four two-year-old wethers.- 1, David Jones, Elgar, 2, Tom Jones, Moel- cerni. KERRY SHEEP. Class 61.-Ram (two-year-old and over).— 1 David Rees, Tynypark; 2, Richard James, Brynllys, Borth. Class 62.— Ram Lamb (under 12 months.— 1, James Richards, Glanlery; 2, H. P. Ed- wards, Lovesgrove. Class 63. Four Ewes.—1 and 2, Richard James, Brynllys, Borth. SHEEP OF ANY OTHER BREED. Class 64.—Ram (two year old and over).— 1. Tom James, Frondeg, Penrhyncoch; 2, Joseph Parry, Troedrhiwlwba, Capel Bangor. Class 65.-Ram Lamb (under 12 months).— 1, Tom James, Frondeg. Class 66. Four Ewes.—1, Joseph Parry Troedrhiwlwba; 2, Major Bonsall, Fronfraith SHEARING. Owing to the wet weather the shearing competitions, were postponed. ROOTS. Class 69.—Sample of Swedes (8 roots).— 1, G. Roger Evans, Tanllan, Taliesin; 2, E M. Jones, Gwarcwmucha, Taliesin. Class 70.—Sample of Mangolds (red or yellow (8 roots).-l, Mr. Davies, Tymawr, Clarach; 2, William Morgan, Pwllglas. Class 71.—Best 2 acres of Green Crop (competed for by Tenant Farmers under £100 yearly rent.—1 David Jenkins, Cerrigcyranau 2, E. M. Jones, Gwarcwmucha, Taliesin; 3, John Jones, Bwlchyddwyallt. 4. J. Ll. Jones, Dolen Eglwys, Glandyfi. GRAIN. Sampleof Wheat (in the ear), not less than 50.—1, David Morgan, Troedrhiwlas, Cwm- rheidol; he, Josepjh Parry, Troedrhiwlwba. Class 73.-Sample of Barley (in the ear) not less than 50.-1, John Lewis, C'aerhedyn, Glandyfi. Class 74.—Sample of Oats (in the ear) White, Tartarian, or Brown (not less than 50.—1 R. J. Griffitns, Dolclettwr, Taliesin; 2, Richard Morgan, Brynbala, Borth. BUTTER. Class 75.-Fresh Butter (not less than 4 lbs; made up in 1 lb.-I, Mrs. Jones, Gwar- cwmissa, Taliesin; 2, Miss D. M. Jones, Penycefn, Bow Street; 3, Miss A. M. James Brynllys, Borth; 4, Miss Ann Sophia Mor- gan, Glanfread, Borth; he, Mrs. Dolley James, Frondeg, Penrhyncoch. GARDENS. Class 76.—Best cultivated garden (open to Cottagers under t8 rent.—1 Thomas E. Young ,Llanfihangel, 91 £ points tv Evan Hughes, Nantyfallen, Bow Street, 60 points; 11 2 3, William Joseph, Taliesin 59! points; he, James Jones, School House, Taliesin, 44t points. Class 77.—Best cultivated garden (open Rowlands. Six Potato Onions.—1, Miss Mary to Cottagers from £ 8 and under L20 rent). -1, E. Edwards, Penygroes, Borth 81 points; 2, J. R. Hughes, Railway View, Bow Street, 67 points; 3, W. J. Rowlands, Forge, Fac- tory, Llanfihangel, 54 points. GARDEN PRODUCE. Six Dessert Apples.—1, J. R. Hughes, Bow I'treet; 2, Miss Annie G. Davies, Taly- bont. Six Keeping Apples.—1, W. J. Row- lands, Forge Factory; 2, Evan Matthews, Fronfraith Cottage, Llanbadarn. Six Pears -1, J. R. Hughes, Bow Street; 2, Miss Elizabeth Rowlands, Forge Factory. Twelve Plums.—1, J. R. Hughes, 2, Miss Elizabeth Edwards, Talybont; 2, Thomas L. Owens, Nantllain, Taliesin. Six Spring Seed onions. -1, Captain Richards, Moelgwyn House, Bow Street; 2, Tom Jones, Dole, Llanfihan- gel. Bunch of six leeks.—1, T. E. Young, Llanfihangel; 2, J. R. Hughes. Bunch of six red carrots.—1, E. Edwards, Penygroes, Borth, 2, W. J. Rowlands Forgev Factory. Bunch of six Parsnips, 1, W. J. Rowlands; 2 E. Edwards, Penygroes. Three Table Cabbages.—1 W. J. Rowlands, 2, J. R. Hughes. Three cauliflowers.-I, W. J. Row- lands; 2, J. R. Hughes. Three red cabbages. -1, T E. Young. Six early potatoes.—Miss Elizabeth Rowlands; 2, J. R. Hughes. Twelve French bea-ns.-Il John Edwards, Waungai, Llanbadarn. 2, 1. E. Young. Twelve scarlet runner beans.—1, T. E. Young; 2, James Andrew, Eglwysfach, Glan- dyfi. Dr. James Y Fagwyr, acted ae general manager of the show, and carried out his duties in a capable manner. Mr. R. D. Williams, Aberystwyth, was show yard vetinary surgeon. vetinary surgeon.
Tregaron Agricultural Show…
Tregaron Agricultural Show Tregaron is the centre of one of the most prolific districts for the breeding of horses and cattle in the whole country, and the annual Agricultural Show at that place is one that attracts more than ordinary in- terest. The typical Welsh cob is here seen at his best, and in cattle of all descriptions the stock oi the local farmers will bear fav- ourable comparison with that of any other district similarly situated. This years show was held on Wednesday, and was attended by a large number of people, all the farmers within the radius of the show granting their servants a holiday for the occasion. Mr. H. S. Rowland, J.P., the Garth— a gentleman who has devoted no little time and a good deal of money to the development of stock-breeding and agriculture generally in the district—was this year's president. The vice-presidents were the following:—Messrs. Vaughan Davies, M.P. W. Inglis Jones, J.P.; J. E. Rogers, J.P.; D. J. Williams, J.P.; William Jones, J.P.; Dr. Lloyd, J.P; Dr Morgan, JP.; 1. Davies, J.P.; S. E. Jones Evan Williams; Rev. David Eciwardes, J.P.Rev T R. Daviee, J.P., and J. H. Davies, J.P. The Society was fortunate in its officials having Alderman D. J. Williams, J.P. (chairman of the Cardigan County Council) a3 a trustworthy treasurer; Lieut. C. W. Powell and Professor D. D. Williams as in- refatigale general managers, and Mr M. Morgan as a painstaking and experienced secretary. They were assisted by a hard- working committee, consisting of the fol- lowing:—Messrs. David Morgan, Cefnfaes; D. L. Jones, Esgerhendy; Jolin Owen, Tai- hirion; John Williams, Pontargamddwr; W. Jones, Ochr; C. W. Powell, Glanbrenig; Morgan Jones, Bryncaron; John Jones, Waunfawr; Thomas Jones, Old Abbey; B. Benjamin, Maesalwad; William Jones, Cefll- gaer; Jenkin Lloyd, Pant; David Davies, Blaenrhic; Daniel Jones, Pantyrhew: D. D. Evans, Llanio-issaf; William Jones, Glanrhocca; David Davies, Werndriw; B. Evans, Llanfairfach; John Davies, Cefn- coed; M. Lloyd Williams, Broncaradog; J. Jones, Dolfawr; Charles Jones, Cefngwy- ddil; John Rowlands, Tyndolau; David Morgan, Navy Hall; J. Jones, Fronwen- llwyd; David Morgan, Parkrhydderch; H. Herbert, Troedyrhiw; Edward Morgan, Ty- mawr; and Lewis Oliver, Dolchgeuog. The judges were:—Cattle: Mr. J. Lloyd Morgan, Rhiwfelen; carters: Mr. J. F. Tho- mas, Derllys Court; hackneys and ponies: Mr. J. Bowen Davies, Broad Oak House; Welsh sheep: Mr. J. T. Morgan, Maesnewydd; Shropshire sheep and pigs: Mr. J. Rees, Dolgwm; green crop. Mr. J. Ellis, College Farm; dairy produce: Mr. D. Thomas, The Creamery ,Lampeter; garden produce: Mr. Fox, Highmead; veterinary surgeon: Mr. W. M. Williams, Lampeter. This year's show fell on a most inoppor- tune date, owing to the lateness of the har- vest. With fine weather, it was recognised that the attendance of farmers would not be large, as they would be busily employed gathering in the crops, the bulk of which are still out in the fields. What the promo- ters desired was a happy mean between fine and very wet weather. They were, however, doomed to disappointment, and Tregaron did not escape the fate of the Llanilar and Talybont Shows. A heavy downpour of rain commenced shortly after ten' o'clock, and the field was soon converted into a quagmire. There being no shelter for man or beast, it can be imagined that the conditions were far from being pleasant. The rain also delayed the judging, which was not commenced until nearly twelve o'clock. Despite the weather, the showyard was fairly-well patronised dur- ing the morning, the country people coming in in large numbers that was anticipated. Mr. Vaughan Davies, M.P., whose practical interest in the welfare of agriculture in the county is too well-known, to need comment was an interested spectator of the: exhibits. The clouds rolled away by three o'clock, and for the remainder at the day bright sunshine was engaged. The happy omen which the promoters had wished for was al- most secured, and the gate receipts were not so unfavourable as was at one time fear- ed. Still, they were a good deal below those of last year. The show did not pro- duce any animal of outstanding excellence, although on the whole the quality of the exhibits was good. One expects to find good cobs at Tregaron, and in this department the show maintained its high standard. The following is a list of the awards:— SECTION A.—CATTLE. 1.—Bull, pure BlacK, over one year old.- 1, D. Benjamin, Maesalwad. 2.-Heifer of any breed except Shorthorn, calved in 1904.—1, D. D. James, 'Ralltddu 2, Roderick Lloyd, Penybont. 3.—Heifer of any breed except Shorthorn, calved in 1905.—No entry. 4.—Cow in Milk, of any breed or descrip- tion, except Shrothorn.—1 and 2 Roderick Lloyd, Penybont; r, William Jones, Ochr. 5.—Cow in Milk or in Calf, pure Black: 1, and 2, Roderick Lloyd, Penybont; r, Rees Morgan, Ivy Bush. SECTION B.-CATTLE. (Of any Pure or Established Breed except Welsh.) 6.—Bull over two years old.—1, John Wil- liams, Pontargamddwr; 2, William homasT, Gwarllyn, Llangeitho; r, David Morgan, Parkrhydderch. 7.—Bull calved in 1904.—1, John Row- lands, lyndolau; 2, 11. S. Rowland, Garth. 8.—Bull calved in 1905.—1, D. J. Willi- ams, Abercoed; 2, John Jones, Dolfawr; r, Jenkin Lloyd, Pant. 9-—Cow in milk. 1, D. D. Evans, Llan- 10 Issaf; 2, Thomas Davies, J.P., Pantybeu- dy H all; r, J. J. Davies, Blaengwaun Stores. 10.—Heifer, calved in 1903.-1, and 2, D. D. Evans, Llanio Issaf; r, Roderick Lloyd, Penybont. 11.—Heifer, calved in 1904.-1 and 2, Mar- garet Jenkins, Berllandeg; r, John Williams Pontargamddwr. 12.—Heifer calved in 1905, 1, Mrs. Mar- garet Jenkins, Berllandeg; 2, D. D. Evans; r, Roderick Lloyd, Penybont. SECTION C.—HORSES. 13.—Cart Mare or Gelding, adapted for Agricultural purposes: 1, Wm. Jones, Glan- rhocca; 2, Evan Evans, Perthy; r, R. S. Rowland, J.P., Garth. 14.—Tilly; Mare or Gelding, adapt-Ell for Agricultural purposes foaled in 1903: 1, Daniel James, Alltddu; 2, John Jones, Dol- fawr r, John Rowlands. 15.-Filly Mare or Gelding adapted for Agricultural purposes foaled in 1904: 1, Charles Jones, Cefngwyddel; 2, R. S. Row- land; r, David Morgan, Nevy Hall. 16.—Sucker adapted for Agricultural pur- poses: 1, Elizabeth Williams, Doll boy diau 2, Evan Evans, Perthy; r, John Jones, Ber- vyyn Villa. 17.—Mare 15.2 hands high and over, most suitable to breed Roadsters and valuable Carriage Horses: 1, Samuel Davies, Coedy- park; 2, R. S. Rowland; r, Messrs, Williams, Broncaradog. 18—Mare or Gelding adapted for riding or driving, over 14.2 and under 15.2 hands high: 1, W. Griffiths, Blaencwm; 2, John Morgan, Ystrad Dewi; r, Roderick, Penybont. 19.—Mare or Gelding adapted for riding or driving, foaled in 1903: 1, Thomas Davies, J.P., Pantybeudy Hall; 2, J. J. Davies, Blaenwaun Stores; r, David Morgan, Cefn- faes. 20.-Filly or Colt adapted for riding or driving, foaled in 1904: 1, John Rowlands., Tyndolau; 2, David Morgan, Parkrhydderch; r, Charles Jones, Cefngwyddel. 21.-Sucker adapted for riding or driving: 1, Samuel Davies, Coedypark; 2, James Jones, Bronrhelem r, R. S. Rowland. 22.—Mare or Gelding under 14.2 and over 13 hands high. 1, Roderick Lloyd, Penybont 2, David Morgan, Cefnfaes; r, Thomas Dav- ies, J.P., Pantybeudy Hall. 23.—Pony not exceeding 13 hands high: 1, B. M. Williams, Blaentwrcli; 2 David Lloyd, Pwllypridd; r, David Morgan, Park- rhydderch. I 24.-Filly or Colt foaled in 1904, and got by a Mountain Pony: 1, Hughes, Garthfawr; 2, Mrs. Jones, Cefngaer; r, D. D. Evans. 25.—Mountain Pony, with foal at foot, not exceeding 1.22 hands high: 1, Mr. John Edwards, Cefngwyn Hall; 2, B. M. Will iams, Blaentwrch r, John Jones, Cefn- llanio. 26.—Pony with foal at foot over 12.2 and under 13.2 hands high: 1, and 2, divided be- tween Hughes, Garthmawr; and Evan Evans, Berthhvyd. 27.-Pony and Cob Society's Silver Medal for best Mare entered in one of their pub- lished volume: 1, Griffiths, Blaencwm. 28.-Mare or Gelding shown under saddle: 1, D. D. Evans, 2, John Morgan, Ystrad Dewi 3, John Jones, Dolfawr. 29.-Best shown in harness 14.2 hands high I ancr over,: No entry. 30.—Best shown in harness under 14.2 hands high: 1, John Edwards, Cefngwyn I Hall; 2, David Morgan, Parkyrhydderch; r, John Williams, Pontargamddwr. SECTION D.—SHEEP. (Pure Welsh Mountain Sheep). 31.—Ram of any age: 1 and 2, R. S. Row- lands, Garth; r, B. M. Williams, Blaen- twrch. 32.-Yearling Ram: 1, B. M. Williams, Blaentwrch; 2, John Williams, Pontargam- ddwr; r, R. S. Rowland. 33.—Ram Lamb: 1, R. S. Rowland;^ 2, B. M. Williams, Blaentwrch; r, John Williams, Pontargamddwr. 34.—Pen of three Ewes: 1, R. S. Rowland; 2, John Davies, Cefncoed. 35.—Pen of three Yearling Ewes: 1, R. S. Rowland; 2, John Davies, Cefncoed. 36.—Pen of three Ewe Lamb& 1, John Davies, Cefncoed. (Of any Pure Breed Except Welsh). 37.—Ram of any age: 1. R. S. Rowland; 2, Evan Williams. 38.—Ram Lamb: 1 and 2 D. D. Evans. 39.—Pen of three Ewes: 1, S. E. Jones; 2, D. D. Evans. SECTION E.-PIGS. 41.-Best Boar: 1 and 2, D. J. Williams, Abercoed; r, Roderick Lloyd Penybont. SECTION F.—DAIRY PRODUCE. 43.-Crock of Salt Butter not under 20 lbs: 1, Jenkin Lloyd, Pant; 2, John Wil- liams, Pontargamddwr; r, David Morgan, Nevy Hall. 44.—Three pounds of Fresh uBtter: 1. John Williams, Pontargamddwr; 2, John r Davies, Cefncoed; r, Jenkin Lloyd, Pant. 45.—Skimmed Milk Cheese not less than 20 Ibs: 1, Jenkin Richards, Maesllyn; r, Wm Jones, Glanrhocca.
THE EDUCATION CAMPAIGN.
THE EDUCATION CAMPAIGN. At Merioneth County Council on Thursday Mr. Hadyn Jones, hon secretary of the County Education Committee, mentioned that the Board of Education had remitted £ 900 on account of grants under Section 10 of the Act, and they said when they last wrote that they were perfectly willing to send a similar sum at the end of this month on receipt of a certificate from the com- mittee that the schools had been maintain- ed. They had also received, said Mr. Jones, the sum of tl,280, being an instalment of annual grant for the Festiniog schools, whose school year ended on September 30th. Therefore, they had paid a balance in ad- vance. (Hear, hear). The annual fee grant, amounting to about £ 2.180, had been re- ceived during the last few days.
THE LIBERAL MAJORITY. WHAT…
THE LIBERAL MAJORITY. WHAT WILL IT BE. In an interesting article on "What will be the Liberal Majorty ?" Mr. W. T. Stead says: Lfe is full of contradictions. Every man knows that one day lie will die. Yet most men spend all the days of their life trying to forget that one day life itself will come to an end. Even among the most pious of men there are few who ever seriously attempt to forecast the result of the casting at the final balance-sheet t the Day of Judgment. It is much the same with politicians and Parliaments. Every Parliament will one day be dissolved; and after that comes the General Election, the nearest approach which we have to a Day of Judgment in the politi- cal world. But although every politician is mindful of that great day of account, wliich, indeed, is too otten the utmost limit and verge of his horizon, how many are there who seriously attempt to reckon up the chances or the result of the pending appeal to the country? Everything, politically speaking, depends upon the nature of the national verdict. The question as to the strength of the Liberal majority in the next Parliament a&- sumes that there will be a Liberal majority. As Mr. Chamberlain has repeatedly recog- nised this as a foregone conclusion when ever the General Election takes place, and as his admission has been reluctantly endorsed by more than one of his former Ministerial col- leagues, no time need be wasted in discus- sing that point. The only question is how large will the majority be ? In calculating what seats will be won we have two things to guide us. First, the pro- bability that they will revert to the status quo, 1885, especially if the constituencies stood to their guns in 1892, and secondly, the presumption that the average rise of the Liberal strength registered in all the by- elections since the end of the war will be maintained throughout the whole country. The Liberals, therefore, on the 30 per cent plus and 7 per cent. minus basis will win 78 English borough seats, 39 of which they did not hold in 1885 and 50 in 1892. The results in the boroughs will,, on the 30 per cent. basis, be far and away above those of 1885 and 1892. In the counties the Liberals on the actuar- ial basis of 30 per cent plus and 7 per cent. off stand to win 79 seats, of which they did not hold 39 in 1885 and 52 in 1892. As the net result of the whole calculation we have the following estimate of the next Liberal majority, supposing that Ireland and tho Universities remain as they were and tha\t the Liberal poll rises everywhere else 30 per cent. on the last recorded poll at a General Election and the Conservative vote drops 7 per ce-nt. Liberal majority over Conservatives (omitting the Nationalists altogether 173 Liberal majority over Conservatives 1 and Nationalists combined 90 Liberal and Nationalist majority over the Unionists. 256 There may be some shifting in the figures, as, for instance ,the Liberals may win an- other dozen seats in London, and fail to win as many elsewhere, but substantially the main result is not likely to be materially affected by these local changes. We may take it then as tolerably certain that the electors would, if they were but afforded an opportunity, return a House of Commons in which the Conservatives would not number much more than 200 members. What a light these figures shed upon the unconstitutional refusal of Mr. Balfour to dissolve a Parliament which no longer can claim to represent the people.
Rumour and Gossip.I
Rumour and Gossip. I The Bishop of Bangor left his residence, Panteidol Hall, Aberdovey, on Tuesday morn- ing for his seat at Bangor. Principal Rhys of Oxford is at present. in the South of France. The object of his visit is to study the early Celtic monuments to be found there. The Marchioness of Londonderry attended at Stockton-on-Tees on Thursday, and at the luncheon she made a speech in reply to the toast of her health and that of Lord Londonderry. She advised farmers to breed the best stock, and in horses to pay particu- lar attention to the hunter. They could not go over the country in motor-cars, and so long as the tenant farmers of this country preserved the foxes hunters would always be required. Teddy, the less-than-four-year-old son of a Wesleyan minister, had been greatly inter- ffited in the construction of a martin's nest outside his father's study window, and had made many inquiries concerning it. He thus reproduced his newly acquired know- ledge of the habits of different birds. "Do you know that the swallows go away in winter, but the sparrows "belong to this circuit ?" OBITUARY. We regret to announce the' death of the Rev. Evan Evans, vicar of LIanarmonryn-ial. Denbighshire, which took place this week. Mr. Evans, who was a native of Cardigan- shire, was about seventy years of age. He was ordained in 1859 by the Bishop otf St. Asaph, and served as curate at Llanwrin, Bala. Ruthin, and Llanrhaiadr. From 1872 to 1879 he was rector of Llanfihangel Glyn Myfyr, Denbighshire, and since 1879 he had been vicar of this parish. He will be re- membered in connection with the Welsh anti- tithe war, for it was at Llanarmon that the anti-tithe movement began.
SCIENCE NOTES AND GLEANINGS.
SCIENCE NOTES AND GLEANINGS. THE ACTION OF COBRA-VENOM. An important communication on the acticri OB the human system of the poison of tho Indian cobra has been published. While earlier investi- gators ascribed death from cobra-venom in most cases to paralysis of the respiratory centres, the author concludes that the main cause is a rise of blood pressure caused by the contraction of the minute arteries, which thus afford a barrier to the circulation. FLOWER CINEMATOGRAPHY. Photography by means of the cinematogiaph has actually shewn the growth of a liower. A bud which bursts into bloom in, say, sixteen days, is exposed to a camera every fifteen minutes during the sixteen days. When the pictures developed from the films are assembled in order in the moving picture machine the observer may see, to his delight, all in a minute or two, the gradual breaking of the bud-the blossoms open, close by night, and reopen in the morning, the leaves grow under the eye, the stamens peep from cover, and, finally, the full-blown flower. AN INSECT WHICH BROODS. A remarkable case of an insect sitting on its eggs is recorded by Mr. F. P. Dodd in the Transactions of the Entomological Society of London. This strange departure from the normal habits of the insect race is exhibited by a species of bug. The female sits in a brooding attitude over her eggs for a period of three weeks. When the young begin to break through she retires an inch or so away, and remains there for some hours until the last egg is hatched. She then de- parts, leaving the young ones to take care of themselves. During the whole time of brooding, and till all the young are hatched, the mother eats nothing. It is thought that this brooding habit may be a means of protection against the attacks of ichneumon llics. VENOMOUS LARVAE. M. Laveran has made an interesting an- nouncement to the French Academy of Sciences, based upon the researches of M. Phisalix. This communication is to the effect that the "eggs" of bees contain the same poison prin- ciple as the venom of the sting itself. This fact, it is claimed, has been established by ab- solutely convincing experiments on birds. As the fixation of venom by the "eggs" is stated to hold good of all venomous creatures, the dis- covery has an obvious importance as throwing light on the phenomena of heredity. HOW TO KEEP YOUNG. The art of keeping young, we are told by Pro- fessor Goldschneider, of Berlin, consists in keep- ing sound the blood-vessels, for we are only as old as the heart and the arteries. Long life is best ensured by early attention to the heart, though care begun in old age will often accom- plish much. A great danger lies in abnormal demands on the organ, and little injuries accum- ulate, so that serious harm must come from the abuse of alcohol or tobacco, of eating too much, of too great muscular effort, or even of mental overwork. Moderation in all things is required. Exercise should not be violent nor too little in amount, elasticity of the blood-vessels should be promoted by frequent exposure of the skin to the air and water, and work, food, and sleep should be thoughtfully adjusted. Old people need constant movement, with not too much sleep. ASTRAL REFRACTION. The atmosphere through which we view the heavenly bodies being curved like a watch glass, causes a certain deflection in their apparent line of direction as observed from the earth, and in- troduces a certain difficulty into the study of their laws of motion. >1. Loeury has laid before the French Academy of Sciences a device per- fected by himself for correcting this deviation. Selecting two stars near enough to be viewed through one lens, he takes an exact measure- ment by means of two mirrors held in the hand like two branches of a compass of the angle which separates them. This angle is. of course, always the same, since the two stars always respond in parallel degree to the apparent move- ment of the celestial sphere. Any difference in the angle is, therefore, that of the atmospheric refraction. A WONDERFUL PLANT. What is a lichen? In some respects it is the most wonderful plant with which the botanist has to deal..At one time it was regarHod as a fungus, at another it was classed with the algse Then it was placed in a special class by itself. Now it has been shewn to be a combination of fungus and alga living together in close asso- ciation. and each doing a part of the work of assimilation. The fungus elaborates the nitro- genous matter, and the alga supplies the chloro- phyll for the decomposition oi the carbon di- oxide of the air. In popular language, a I lichen may be described as a mushroom, which has set up housekeeping with a seaweed, on the principle of the division of labour. The fungus is not parasitic on the seaweed, nor the seaweed on the fungus. Each docs a part of the work, and each reaps an advantage from the labours ot the other. It is a case of what biologists call symbiosis," which means, a living together. In the Bulletin of the Imperial Natural His- tory Society of Aioscow, Professor Elenkin dis- cusses the relations existing between the fungi and the alga; in the lichen thallus. His investi- gations seem to support the conclusion that the algae are passive agents, and that the fungi are the predominant partners, taking more thai they give. In some cases the parasitic action of the fungi on the cells of the algse has been demonstrated. And in all lichens Elenkin finds that the number of dead algse cells is greater than of those which are living. Most of these dead cells seem to have been destroyed by the fungus partner, and are afterwards gradu- ally absorbed hv it. Elenkin suggests that the algae in the lichen partnership are to be looked upon as "helots" rather than symbiollts A CASE OF 1ELEPATHY. Professor Richet., the new President-elect ot the Society of Psychical Research, has related an interesting case of telepathy, which is worthy, says a writer in T. P:$Wc»k1y, ,o £ being repro- duced, since it has never before appeared in print. "I daresay you are aware." said ther great physiologist, "that I was once the editOJ> of the llcvue Scicntifinite. Well, one day, some vears ago, I saw on the other side of the street (the Rue de l'Universite) down which I waff walking, a friend of mine, Monsieur B a» professor at the Lyons Faculty of Medicine. As he rarely came to Paris, this greatly surprises me. Seeing that he was walking rapidly, and being myself rather in a hurrv. I did not cross the street to speak to him. He is sure to come to see me first thing,' I said to myself, as I hurried on towards my work. When I had been in the office about a quarter of an hour, sure enough the gorcon de bureau brought in my friend's card. But, as Monsieur B ap- peared in the doorway. I immediately recognised that he was not the man I had seen in the street; he was, indeed, different in many ways- To make sure, however. I said to my friend' "Were you in the Rue de l'Universite at half-an-hour ago?' No, I wa,s the reply. 'I h. come straight from the railway-station, whey^ I arrived by the 10.30 train.' Now, as far as«f could tell. it was at that very time tbal thought I saw my friend, of whose visit to Pci'.n.. moreover, I had not the slightest idea. I cannoti regard this as a mere coincidence; it is only ex. plainable to my mind by admitting the hypo* thesis of telepathy."
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