Welsh Gazette and West Wales Advertiser

The Mistletoe. Of all plants, the mistletoe is the greatest favourite during the festive season. Per- haps the reason of its being under the ban of the Church is that it is so closely associ- ated with the secular festivities. At any rate, it does not enter at all into ecclesiasti- cal decorations; somia say that its exclusion is owing to the fact that it was held in such high esteem by the ancient Druids, and was so closely connected with their pagan rites of worship. One of the legendary stories connected with the origin of the mistletoe says that a certain bird called the missel bird" fed upon a particular kind of seed, which, owing to its incapacity to digest, it threw out. whole, whereupon the seed, falling on the boughs of trees, vegetated and produced t! o mistletoe. Among the ancient Druids, it was known as "All-heal," because they considered it to be sovereign remedy for all diseases on man and beast. They also maintained that it had descended from Heaven,S being only a branch, and having no earthly roots. It was looked upon with Sacred awe, and many were the mysterious Druidical and superstitious uses of this plant. It was ordained to be cut with a golden sickle, and only by the priest clothed in white, and that only at certain fixei times—sacred in their calendar. The Swiss, also, considered the mistletoe to he of Divine origin, and called it the "Thunder besom," as it was supposed to protect Ihe homesteads from fire, and for the same reason it has long been suspended in farm- houses in Sweden. In the latter country there is a belief current that. it possesses preservative properties against sickness and poisons, and finger rings are made of its wood and worn as precautionary measures against the maladies. It is said to be still in favour on the Continent as a pre- ventative of nightmare. It has been in vogue as a charm, and has been mueh used for the purpose of sorcery. Botanically, the mistletoe is of interest, as it is the largest of our native parasites. It is an evergreen bush, from two to five feet in diameter, when fully matured with its shoots continually forking off and its opposite leaves in pairs. Its flowers, ix-lit.,h appear in Spring,, are small, and inconspic- uous. and the sexes separate on different plants. During the winter it is usually covered with small white berries like tinv pearls. Plants which are parasitic on others, are, as a rule, devoid of the sub- stance which gives them their green colour- ing. The mistletoe, however, although it lives on other trees, is rich in this sub- stance. It does not receive any nourish- ment from the soil, but its "oots penetrate the bark and tissue of its host and absorb then- food materials ready-made. As re- gards nutrition, Sach, one of the greatest of modern botanists considers the parasitism of the mistletoe to be only partial. The distribution of the plant is effected bv means of the glutinous berries which become a+tached to trees, in the chinks and crevices of which their seeds soon germinate. This distribution is aided by birds which feed on the berries and carry the seed from one tree to another, nnd this, probably mnv account for the traditional origin of the plant by means of the "missel bird." A cii-;<-)iis legend tells us that the mistle- toe, which supplied the wood for the crow, is now a mere parasite with slender steivi, before the crucifixion n fine forest tr" :nr1 that its nresent condition is a last;,i(, monument of the discrrace it brought on it- self by itoe ignominous usie. Legends assign t.(1o a similar cause the gloomy shivering of the nspen leaf pnd the trembling of tl, poplar. The mistletoe has been found growing (\n vpvions trees, such as the apple, penr, oak. whitethorn, elm, willow. manle. wami"" and. mnnv others. In Welsh it is called T chelwydd and Pren-awyr,—names derived from its habitat. It is a curious fact tint J-THgh Davies. an eminent Welsh Botanists ,h0 hved in the heginniniz of the last cen- tury could not find a single snecimen of the mistletoe in Antrlesea. the principal seat of the ancient Druids.

An Engineer's Rheumatism. RESTORED TO SOUND HEALTH BY BILE BEAKS. Six months ago everybody about this plaoe thought I was a doomed man," said Mr Llewelyn Hancock, of 6, Penyard, Plymouth, Merthyr Tydfil, when describing to a Merthyr Express" reporter his terrible sufferings from rheumat.ism and his cure by Bile Beans. Mr. Hancock has been a colliery engineer at the Plymouth Collieries for 23 years. Twelve years ago he lost his leg through an accident, but a few years later he was seized with rheumatism, which give him even more anxiety than his wooden leg. "I had chronic rheumatism in my knee. My leg was very badly swollen, and I became a perfect martyr to pain and agony," he said It made me sick and bilious. My appe- tite left me entirely; my inside was all wrong, and I could keep no food down. I used to be bad all night long. and at last I could eat nothing at all. My head was like a lump of lead, and it was agony to me to look at anything. I am very well known here, and everybody about the place thought I was doomed, and I thought so, too. I could not walk to work, as I could not bend my knee. "I was attended by my doctor, and I took medicines for months, but I got worse. About six months ago, on the advice of a friend, I decided to give Bile Beans a trial. I persevered with them, and at the end of a week I began to feel I was coming on. Bile Beans went straight to the rheumatism in the knee, and drove it right away. I con- tinued with Bile Beans, and to-day I am a new man—perfectly recovered, work regularly, get my proper sleep, and don't feel anything the matter with me. I am fvoe from pain, and I never felt better in mv Hfp." This proves once again that Bile Beans ar- a remarkable medi^in^. one alwavs to he relied upon. But reiect all cheap and harm- ful substitutes. Bile Beans are not sold loose or from jars.

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CHIPS OF NEWS. To take part in a great naval review before President Roosevelt, a French naval division will proceed to the United States next May. Herr Sigurd Ibsen, former President of the Ministry of Norway, has caused a magnificent headstone of polished granite to be erected on the grave of his father, the late Ilenrik Ibsen, dramatist and peet. Mrs. Rhoda W. Chick, one of j he twelve daughters of the American Revolution to whom the International Society presented silver spoons, has died in her ninery-sccond year at Lowell, Massachusetts. .a at' La.ngford (Foleshil!) a carrot weighing 27;jOz. was dug up on Saturday. Triplets-a boy and two girls—were born to Mrs. Ellis, of Brownswood-road, Islington, on Saturday. Mr. Horace Avory, K.C., has been retained to defend Mrs. W agstaffe, the wealthy lady who stands committed for trial charged on her own confession with bigamy. In Hackney, according to the latest return, 1 30,000 summonses were issued against ratepayers during the past financial year in respect of non- payment of rates In the Mersey the steam flat Superb was sunk through oolliding with a Mersey Dock Board hopper, and out of her crew of three two men were drowned. Two hundred men were thrown out of employ- ment at Cradley Heath on Saturday by the closing of Cradley Forge, one of the oldest ironworks in South Staffordshire. The Prince of Wales has sent a donation of £10 to the fund for providing a Christmas dinner and entertainment for the sandwichmen of London on Christmas Eve The Hon. Rupert Guinness and the Hon. Gilbert Johnstone will be the Municipal Reform candidates for the L.C.C. election at Haggers- ton, while Lord Monkswell and Mr. Stephen Gee will stand in the Progressive interest. On the L.C.C. elementary education account for the past year the estimate of £ 25,650 has been exceeded by £ 11,729, and on the general county account for the same period the estimate of £ 20,850 has been exceeded by £ 6,960. Sunday was Shekel Day," and the English Zionist Federation made the annual collection towards founding a Jewish Colony in Palestine. The Duke of Teck has been appointed major of the 1st Life Guards, in succession to Major Cecil Bingham, who has been promoted to colonel of the regiment. Fishing in tho mouth of the Thames off Leigh a member of the Nore Piscatorial Society caught a flounder scaling 31b. 6oz., one of the largest ever taken with a rod. During a fog on Saturday the Tadcastle liner Cumbria, inward bound on the Thames from Dublin, collided with an unknown vessel, sus- taining damage to her starboard quarter, and the steamers Glenariff and Raycastle were also damaged in collision. A fine of C5 has been imposed on a dealer named George Hubbard, at Norwich, for cutting a holly tree on Lord de Ramsey's estate at Fel- thorpe. Large cargoes of mistletoe are being shipped daily from St. Brieuc and St. Malo to England and Jersey, and the harvest this year is said to be of record dimensions. Judge Shortt, on being addressed at Rocster County-court by the plaintiff in a case as My dear sir," warned the offender that a repetition of such disrespect would entail him spending Christmas in prison. Sydney Warrell, who has just retired from the position of sexton at Bray, Berkshire, has only missed one or two Sunday services, through ill- ness, during the thirty-six years he acted as sex- ton, and he has never had a holiday. At a meeting of the Lymm Grocers' Associa- tion, a resolution condemning prize coupon schemes as a demoralising method of trading, and pledging the members to deprecate such schemes in every possible way, was unanimously passed. Following the appointment of a new master at the Ticehurst (Sussex) Workhouse last week there has been a great increase in the number of casuals dealt with, shewing the rapidity with which news circulates among the tramping fra- ternity. Mr. Yates, the Covent Garden "genie." re- oently placed a sum of money in the hands of a firm of solicitors to meet the demands made upon him by letter, with the result that nearly 50,000 letters have been received, and Mr. Yates now announces that no further communications can possibly be dealt with. As a motor-cab was proceeding along Fulham- road, London, on Saturday afternoon, it skidded and ran into a motor-omnibus, causing the la. ier to collide with a van, which was overturned and smashed the windows of a shop. The cab, mean- while, collided with a horse-omnibus, which was considerably damaged, and was itself completely wrecked. The expulsion from St. Petersburg of Mr. D. D. Braham, correspondent of the Times, has been cancelled. Mr. Chamberlain will spend Christmas at Highbury. During the past fortnight he has made satisfactory progress, and it is possible that he mav go abroad early in the New Year. He has. however, not yet made any definite, arrangements. Corporal Barratt, of the West Kent Depot, died in the military hospital at Maidstone, on Sunday, from the effects of a severe kick re- ceived while playing football. For misappropriating clients' money, Joseph Seymour Price, a well-known Birmingham solici- tor, was at Birmingham Assizes ^entenoed to three years' penal servitude. Indicted upon a charge of conspiring with James JNibiock to delraud two insurance com- panies by setting fire to premises at Banbridge. John Murray and David Bennett were acquitted at Ulster Assizes. For stealing a scarf-pin, of the value of E20, belonging to the Hon. Henry Coventry, a char- woman, Amy Holder, and her husband were, at a London police-court, sentenced to twenty-one days' imprisonment. When three men, who pleaded that they were theatrical choristers out of work, were charged at Greenwich with singing and begging, the magistrate discharged them, saying that they seemed to have been singing in a pleasing man- ner, and he could not hold that they were casual beggars, but they must not importune the public. Accidental death was the verdict returned at the inquest at Southampton on the body of Henry Biles, a publican, who, while walking along the esplanade, was blown by a sudden squall into the sea and drowned. It is stated that a cavalry brigade will be trained each year in Scotland, and that in such case a temporary occupation of part of Piershill Barracks by mounted men, after repairs have been executed, will be permitted. Mrs. Williams, of Talybont, celebrated her 101st birthday on Sunday. She still enjoys ex- cellent health, and her faculties are unimpaired. Until two or three years ago she was a well known figure at Tredegar Market. The Admiralty have decided to increase the salaries of subordinate officers in the homo dockyards. The Local Government Board has issued its sanction to the speed limit of ten miles an hour for motor-cars in the Newmarket district. Queen Wilhclmina has returned from the Castle at Loo to 6pend the winter at The Hague. Her Majesty had a hearty reception from the people. Profcs&or Noorden is most satisfied with the condition of King Charles of Roumania. His Majesty will now be allowed to occupy himself with State Affairs. The Anarchist Perez Leyra, who was im- prisoned last year for complicity in the attempt upon the life of the King of Spain in the Rue de Rohan, Paris, has died. A woman's body was discovered entangled in the propeller of a canal steamboat at Blackburn. Later it was identified am that of Margaret i Smithson, the wife of a blacksmith. A child named Wilcox, aged three, died on Saturday at Bedworth through falling into a pot of boiling water which her mother had placed on the floor. The father died recently as the re- sult. nf PL dose of noison.

jbUOlliA-Li.. U.C.W. v. LLANIDLOES. The U.C.W. and Llanidloes met on the Vicarage f ield on Saturday in the Mont- gomeryshire and District League In the nrst match at Llaiildloes, College won by tour goals to nil. in this match the Col- lego were without Lowell Kees (capt)., and D. J. Lewis (yiee-capt.) had charge of the team. The homesters won the toss, and played up the field from the Llanbacla "n roa dend. Llanidloes scored first, after about ten minutes' play, the inside right sending the ball into the net with a neat shot. Even play ensued for some minutes, and then with a rush the College forwards got the ball within shooting distance. D. H. Parry ,the centre forward put in the filial kick, which sent the ball into the net. This was Parry's first goal of the season, and having had a taste of scoring he added another goal just before half-time. At the interval College led by two goals to one. The second half was keenly-contested, both sides having had luck in front of goal. The College forwards were particularly weak in shooting ,and several easy chances were missed. Just before the end, however, D. E. Price landed another goal for College. The strength of the Collegians lay in their half-back line. D. J. Lewis played a grand same. as also did T. W. James at half. Goals. U.C.W. 3 Llanidloes 1 The following represented the College:- I Goal, D. Roderick; backs, F. Hemming and K Dickinson half-backs, W D Thomas, T W James, and D J Lewis; forwards, Arden Davies, D E Price, D H Parry, Nicholson, and H S Clark.

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LLANFIHANGEL Y CREUDDYN. Generosity.—The Parish Church has been singularly fortunate this year, in that it has received some substantial additions to its possessions, namely, a valuable piece of land which has been given it by the Rev. W. Jenkins, Rector of Llangristiolus, Anglesey, a native of the parish, with the object of in- creasing the yearly stipend of the Vicar. An act of generosity that is highly appre- ciated, and worthy of imitation by other well-to-do Churchpeople. Also, a lady, who prefers remaining anonymous, has given a most useful lamp for lighting the area out- side the church, on dark nights. This is most acceptable. Mr. and Mrs. Parry, Glanpaith, have generously furnished tihe newly-erected vestry room with a good suspending lamp—a most useful article and two anonymous well-wishers have added to the Church furniture a set of hymn- boards and a looking glass for vestry use. It is hardly necessary to add that the worshippers and all interested in this ancient church are very grateful to til donors for their valuable and practical assistance.

LLANDYSSUL A Successful Artist.—Some time ago the Welsh Industries Association offered a prize for the best designs of Welsh Christmas cards. The prize was easily won by Miss Jones, of Gellifyharen, Llandyssul, who succeeded in striking off a number of ex- ceedingly pretty designs, each card bearing a Welsh verse or motto. Miss Jones is acting as amanuensis to her aunt, "Allen Raine." Local Will.-Tlie Rev. David Howell Jones, of Ffostrasol, Llandyssul, rector of Capel-Cynon from 1878, formerly curate cf Skewen, Glamorgan, and Llandeusant, Car- marthenshire, who died on the 25th June last, left estate valued at R510 15s. lOd. gross and at C216 Is. Id. in net personalty, and probate of his will has been granted to his daughter Miss Jennie Jones, of Troed- rhiw. Trap Accident.—Mr. J. Edwards, of Llandyssul. met with an accident while re- turning from Llanwnen Fair in a pony trap, He was following another trap, in which was the owner of the trap he drove. Both vehicles were coming down the mile long Fairdre Hill, not far from the town ,and in negotiating a turn Mr. Edwards was thrown out of the trap. He landed in the hedge, and. in addition to cutting his head open rather badly, received severe contusions on his ody and legs. He was not rendered unconscious, but bled profusely. Gathering the cushions, etc.. thrown out. he went in pursuit of the frightened pony. Strange to. say. the vehicle was not overturned in the turning* of the road, but several hundred yards beyond the foot of the hill.

ELEROH. F,rtertainment.-On Thursday last the village of Elerch was enlivened by a musical entertainment of no mean order; and the energetic labours of Miss Williams (Vicarage^ were amply rewarded, not only by a good programme but by a large and appreciative audience. The Council School had been artistically decorated for the occasion. The cliair was very ably taken by their popular neighbour. Dr. James. Y Fagwyr. prciinmme was as follows:—Pianoforte solo, Miss Bessie Rees; Phonograph selection, sons, 'The Veteran,' Mr J R rAii-ai-ds; sows, 'Gwlad y Delyn,' Mr T Jones; song, 'Breuddwyd v Frenhines, Miss Annie Prosser; song. "The Swallows.' Miss J. Davies; Penillion, singing. Mr. Meurig "Edwards: selection on the phonograph: Ollg. 'The Gleaners Slumber song.' Miss R. Williams: song. 'Lythvr fv Miss Anna Edwards: action song, 'The Train,' School (lhildi-pi, pianoforte solo, Miss Edwards: song- 'Merch y Melvily(id., iMiFe, B. Williams: song. 'Banner ein GwIad/ Mr J 11 Kdwards: song, 'Gardotes fach,' Mies Bessie chorus, 'Gweirvdd y Cerdclol.' School Children song, 'Bwythyn bach melvn fv ISThad.' Mr. T. Jones; song. little Bh^rcvrock.' Miss Annie Prosserffi selec- tion on the -phonograph Penillion. singing, Mr. Meurinr 7 song. 'Yn iach i tu Gvmry.' J. Davies; song, do., Miss Arina selection: chorus, action sntirr. "Sing a sorirr of bedtime,' School ch'ldren 'T ddelen ar Vr afon.' Missies WiUinms Dav'ps; finale. 'Hen Wind fv Nhadau."

pfatoaivtr. Concert.—The term end concert was held in the Grammar School on the 12th inst, .li¡en a large crowd of people came together' ncourago the work of the pupils, viz., tng, singing, etc. which was up to the £ L^ual high standard. Miss M A Jones, L.R C.M., Carmarthen, acted as accom- pani.vt. Mr. T. R. Jones, J.P., Pantglas, rwas the chairman, a position he has occupied at these entertainments for the last five years The programme was as follows:— Pianoforte solo, Mr. E H Lewis, organist, Pencader-, echo song, 'Far Away.' the pupils; farce. 'Don't Jump at Conclusions,' Misses H E Evans. New Quay and S. J. Davies, Pencader; comic song, 'Lizzie Ann and Mary Jane,' Mr. David Davies, fireman, Pencader: song, 'Gwlad y Delyn,' Miss Bowen, Pencader: recitations by Mr. Thos. Jones. Llanfihargel, 'Merch fach net yw'n wedgen; i,' and 'Rho' gusan i mi MariV; song. Miss Lizzie Jones, Pencader; duett, lGlan Gerllaw,' Messrs. David Thomas, Bwlchygroes, and J. Jones. Llandyssul fai-ce, ,N--ip Ouiet Morning.' Messrs. D. Thomas. Bwlchvgrries, B. T. Evans. Conwil; B. Davies. TT,,nll,,in:' R. Davies. Cardigan; E. Griffiths, Talgarreg: G. H. Humphreys, A«erpor+hj and Ivor Thomas. Carmarthen; solo. "Lili IK>U," Mr. B. Dsvies, Henllan; solo. Carol Nndolic." M'\ J. K. Evans (HoTard Foster), Llangranog; sole, Miss iM. Evans, Scythlyn; stump speech, 'country life b yMr. G. H. Humphreys, Aberporth; song, Mr. T. Thomas, Troedrlmvfer; song, Iswe4-,t Genevieve,' pupils; oomedy, New Start,' Messrs. R. Davies, Cardigan; G H Humphreys. Aberporth E. Griffiths, Talgar- reg; F. Philips, Ca?-marthen; E. T. Evans, Conv.il; Lew Harries, Conwil; D. Lloyd, Pontshan; Ivor Thomas, Carmarthen, and Leigh T Davies, Abergwynfi; solo Mr. J. M. Parry, Ton Pentre; song, Updee, updee,' pupils. A vote of thanks was accorded the Chairman on the proposition of the head- master, Mr. J. D. Evans, B.A. "■

MACHYNLLETH School Holidays.—All the primary schools in the Machynlleth district break up on Friday (to-morrow) and re-open on Tuesday, January 8th. Temperance.—At Forge Chapel on Friday night a temperance meeting was held when a very able paper was read by Mrs. Martin. Several members of the Machynlleth branch of the Temperance Union were present. Hare Coursing.—Hare coursing took place over Mr. David Davies' estate at Plasdinam last week, when twenty-four hares were killed, out of which! number Dr. A. O. -Dav- ies' dog accounted for six and Mr. D. E. R. Griffiths' dog for four, the ten showing well for Machynlleth. Football.—On Saturday the County School, Machynlleth, played Mr. Harold Evans' team on the Institute ground, which had been kindly lent. Mr. Evans' team was made up of some Institute players., some old pupils at the school and a few junior players of the town. A very pleasant game ended in a draw of two goals each!. Funeral.-The funeral took place en Saturday last, at the Cemetery, of Miss Edwards, Royal House, Machynlleth, the ceremony being private. The mourners in- cluded all the ministers of the town and the deacons of Graig Chapel, together with some close friends of the family. The deceased lady was a. daughter of the late Rev. Mr. Edwards, a former pastor in the town. Pi-esbyterian.-At the English Presby- terian Chapei on Sunday morning last a paper was read by Mr. T. Powell, headmaster of the Machynlleth Council Schooi, on the qualifications of a Sunday school teacher. In the atfernoon a demonstration lesson was given by Mrs. Egerton Williams, of the Derwenlas Council School. The children and adults were catechised by the Rev. R. Edwards, Cemmes. Lecture at Derwenlas.—At Derwenlas Council School on Thursday evening last the Rev. G. 0. Roberts, Wesleyan minister at Machynlleth, delivered a lecture on Tair Delw." The chair was taken by Dr. W. R. Williams, Machynlleth. Selections were given at intervals on the gramophone by Mr. David Hughes, Machynlleth. There was a large number present, the proceeds goinrr in aid of the Wesleyan cause at Der- wenlas. The Institute.—On Thursday (night last week a. committee meeting was held at the Institute to receive the treasurer's state- ment for the year. It was found that the year's working had left a balance of about £5 in hand, and it was decided that the Institute should be carried on for another period. Mr. T. R. Morgan, the treasurer, and the secretaries were congratulated on the hard work they had done in connection with the Institute. Wedding.-The marriage took place on Wednesday morning last at the Tabernacle, Penrallt.street, MachynIIeth, of Mr. Arthur Llewellin Izaak, 7, Little Darkgate street, Aberystwyth, and Miss Annie Evans, 3, Chapel terrace, Machynlleth. The officiat- ing minister was the Rev. R W Jones (W), Corns, and the registrar, Mr. David Mor- uan as Present. The bride was attended by Miss Jane Elizabeth Jones (cousin), of Abeidovey as bridesmaid, and she was given away by Mr. Lewis Edwards (her uncle), of Ivy House, Aberdovey. The best man was Mr. W llliams, Aberystwvth The honey- moon is being spent at Liverpool. Spoon Competition.—The first rifle match of the season for silver spoons given by the Battalion for competition between the mem- D" (Mach^"1Ioth) and E. (Aberyst- wyth) Companies of the fth V.B., S. W. B., took place on the Machynlieth rano-e on Saturday, when the spoon Mas won bv Private J. V. Owen (D. Company), wK made a score of 42. The firing positions were:—prone at 200 yards, kneeling (rapid firing) at 200, and prone at 500 yards five rounds at each position. The highest' pos- sible score was 60. De.ath.-Thle death occurred on Saturday evening last of Miss Elizabeth Owen, daugh- ter of the late Mr. Hugh Oven, and of Mrs Owen, of Penyrallt Farm, in the parish of Darowen. The deceased lady had suffered for many years. She was about 34 years of j will take place to-doy -trr Parish Church, the the Rev. Wm Roberts (C.M.), Melinby- lhiedyn, will officiate at the house, and the Rev. David Roberts (Rector) at the church and graveside. She leaves her mother, two brothers, and two sisters. One of the brothers had resided in the United States 'for a number of years.

MACHYNI,L]JGOLF CLUB. I GRAND EVENING CONCERT AND DRAMATIC PERFORMANCES One of the most successful entertain- ments of recent years was given under the auspices of the Machynlleth Golf Club, at the Town Hall, on Thursday evening last The extensive scale of operations for the improvement of the course sanctioned by the Urban District Council to be made on the common has laid obligations on the Club to find money equivalent to the expendi- ture necessary to carry out such a scheme. As a means towards this object a verv sub- stantial contribution has been made to the funds of the Club. Tlici entertainment under notice consisted of a grand concert aT*d two dramatic performances, which pro- vided a social pleasure of rare occurrence. Thie voluntary aid of the local artistes and Thie voJuntary aid of the local artistes and the support of every patron of the royal game testified to the interest taken in the event. Major Barry Taunton presided over a large, representative, and .influential gathering, and there were also present Mrs Barry Taunton, Colonel, Mrs. and Miss Norton DolcorsIIwyn Hall; Major Thomas, Talgarth; Major and Mrs. Hill, Hafodty; Major H and Mrs. Bonsall, Galltvllan; Mr R. C., Mrs. and the Misses Anwyl, Llugwy; Colonel and Mrs. Allix, Ceinws; Mr S. F. and Mrs. Macnair, Pennal Towers; Mr. C. n. and Mrs. Kenyon. Dovev Bank: Dr. A. li lu an(^ ^ie ^i8ses Davies, Machvn- Jietn; Mr. J. Lasoelles, Penmaendvfi, and Miss Lascelles; Mr. E. and Mrs.' G'illart, Machynlleth Mr. D. W. and Mrs. Bradwell, Lk)lgrog; Mr. J G., Mrs. and Miss Jenkins. Machynlleth; Mr R. GilJort. Maehvnlleth Rev. T. U. and Mrs Williams ,Mr: D. W. Blessley. Penecros: Mr. J and Mrs Row- lands. Maohvnlleth Mr. R and Mrs. Blltk- worth. Rhiwlas; Mr. H Evans. Gron Mr. R. Rees, Mr. D. E. R. and Mrsi Griffith Mr. W. S Morgnn. Mr. J. Mrs and Miss Matson. Mr and Mrs. T. Powell. Mr and Mrs. 0. Davies, Mr and Mrs. J R Lo-Vh- ton, Mr. and Mrs G. Eaton, Mr. J T Humphreys, Mr. it C Chown (Machynlleth); Miss Morgan, Miss Pugh, Miss Jones, Miss Davies, iUis. Roberts (Penegos Kectory;, Hrs. Evans and Miss Ussie vans, Frony- gog; Mrs. Knight, etc. lietore calling the programme, the chair, man addressed the audience in an appro- priate speech, enlivened by humourous re- marks on the game of golt, the only game ii L into the play of which the play oi humour, entered. lie congratulated the puople of Machynlleth upon having devoted them- selves to the study and mastery of the game. it was, he said, a game Uj., young and old, rich and poor. People played as soon as they coula walk and until they could scarcely walk. (Laughter). Golf would do for Machynlleth what the river failed to do. It was its first attraction, and it would be its ultimate prosperity. (Applause). This prediction, he held, was justified by a study of other instances of the effect of golf in neighbouring places. He hoped they would be able to realise sufheieut to erect a club house and to See a flourishing Club estab- lished in the town. He had to express ] e- gret at the absence of Mrs Steele, of Tal- garth, who was prohibited from taking part owing to a bad cold. The evening bigan with a dramatic performance) entitled "A pair of Lunatics," in which Mrs. Barry Taunton and Dr. A. 0. Davies took part Both artistes very ably played their parts, to the immense enjoyment of the house. The concert programme provided an uiuisail supply of talent, as comprised by the ap- plause of the audience in insisting upon an encore fiom every contributor. Miss J. A. Whittaker, who possesses a pleasing stage manner delighted her hearers with "Down the Vale," rendered in a clear and musical voice, and again in Erin is my own Land," Miss E. Morbow, a young lady, possessing a rich voice of fine quality and power, which showed evidence of training, made her first appearance in Machynlleth, and "Ave Maria," was sung with much soul. A es- pouse to thie applause revealed another of her attainments in the form of a ivhisliing solo, very cleverly rendered and much ap- p preciated by the audience. Mr. E. T. Humphries is a rising singer, his "Go to Sea" bringing an unnesitated encore. Mr. T. Powell haa a masterful voice, as was evinced in the singing of "Hybrias the Cretan," the audience demanding further tribute Mr. H R Humphreys maintained his' reputation as a singer, and Mr. T. Lum- ley's party claimed the complete attention in a glee ''Soldier's Farewell, which was given with much harmony and feeling. Mrs A. 0. Davies very kindly performed the duties of accompanist throughout. In the dramatic scene which followed, A Case of Eviction," the house was one continuous echo of laughter and acclamation. Mrs. Barry Taunton, as "Dora was simply Mrs Barry Taunton at her best, and made a realistic representation of an incensed mis- tress at the baffling "Major O'Golley," who defied eviction. Mrs. Kenyon, as "Mary" was no less a success in her deferential role of embarrased maid. Dr. A. 0. Davies 1 y general consent outshone himself in the part of "Frank," the young married doctor. The humorous situation was veiy effectively displayed and had their due effect, in fact he appeared to be thoroughly enjoying him- self. The usual votes of thanks terminated an evening which certainly disappointed none. We understand that a sum of over £ 26 was taken. The programme is appended Part I., Scene Drawing room, Lunatic Asylum: 1st visitor, Mrs. Barry Taunton 2nd visitor,, Dr. A. 0! Davies. Part II., Pianoforte duet, Miss Macnair and Mrs. A. O. Davies; song, "Down the Vale," Miss J A Whittaker; song, "Go to Sea," Mr. E. T. Humphreys; monologue, "Jealousy," Mrs. F. A. Steel: song, "Song of Hybrias the Cretan," Mr. T. Powell; song, "Ave Maria," Miss E. Norton; song, "Three for Jack," Mr. H R. Humphreys; song, "Erin is my own Land," Miss J. A. Whit- taker; monologue, "Nurjehan." Mrs. F A Steel; quartette, "Soldier's Farewell," Mr J Lumley and party. Part III., "A Case of Eviction," Scene, Doctor's consulting room. Dramatis Persona: Frank, Dr. A. O. Dav- ies; Mary, Mrs. Kenyon; Dora, Mrs. Barry Taunton.

FAREWELL SUPPER AND PRESENTA- TION. Mr. Carruthers, farm bailiff at the Plas Estate, who as was announced last week will shortly vacate his position after hold- ing it for over twenty years, invited the Estate employees and a number of friends to a farewell supper at the Wynnstay Arms Hotel on Saturday night. Mr. D. E. R. Griffith presided, and there were also present Mr. Richard Gillart, Dr. A. O. Davies, Mr. Edmund Gillart, Mr. Evan Rees, Mr. W. S. Morgan, Mr. McDonald, Mr. David Morgan, Mr. W. P. Evans, Mr. T Hughes. Mr J Matson, etc. After the usual loyal toasts, Dr. A. 0. Davies gave the toast of the Town and Trade of Machynlleth," which was responded to by Mr. Edmund Gillart. The employees seized the occasion to present to Mr. and Mrs. Carruthers a set of silver fish knives and forks subscribed for among themselves, together with a framed illuminated address. Mr. Richard Gillart and Mr. Edward Jones ,Brynglas, made the presentation, each speaking words suited to, the occasion, and Mr. Carruthers thanked them on behalf of his wife and himself. The toast of the "Host and Hostess" was given by Mr. Evani Rees, Mr. Carruthers responding. During the evening songs were sung by Dr Davies, Mr. W. S. Morgan, Mr. David Morgan, and Mr. T. Jarmari, Mr. Lloyd Roberts gave selections on the harp, and accompanied the songs. 11

PENCADER, Railway Extension.—The Great Western Railway Company have found it necetwary to double their line of railway between" Pencader and Pencader Junction, and also to construct a larger and more commodious station at Pencader. Plans for this pur- pose have already been prepared, and we understand that the improvements and ex- tensions will be proceeded with early ill the New Year. The new station will probably be erected more on the Carmarthen side cf the village than the present station sice. Proviseion will be made for any opening of a new railway between Fishguard and Strata Florida.

LLANGEITHO. Obituary.—The death took place at Middlesex Hospital, London, on Thursday last of Arthur Llewelyn Morris, youngest son of Mr. John Morns, tailor, at the age of sixteen years. The deceased was ci a delicate constitution, and went to the hospital to undergo an operation. A fort- night ago he semed to be fast recuperating, but last week he had a relapse and died rsl stated. He was an intelligent boy, and when at the hospital he was frequently visited by one of the Welsh missionaries who took a great interest in him. At Padding- ton station a large number of London Welsh- men were in attendance, and placed gevrall wreaths on his coffin. The interment was made at the Llangeitho C.M. Burial Ground, and the funeral was largely attended. The Rev. D. A. Jones officiated.

ABERHOSAN. District Nursing.—Last Wednesday even- ing Miss Price, District Nurse, Machynlleth, and Mrs. Jenkins, The Bank, hon. secretary of the Nursing Committee paid a visit to the above place. A very good recoption was accorded them by the female inhabi- tants of the district who gathered tojfether in large numbers, and that, in spite of the inclemency of the weather. Arrangements were made for Miss Price to deliver a lec- ture on Home Nursing," which she did in a very able and lucid manner, both orally and experimentally. She treated her sub- ject with great care and caution, taking pains to bring every phase of the lecture into the closest proximity with the mt uncultured member of her audience, and by, thus accomodating herself to the needs and capacities of the people her lecture and ex- periments left a good and lasting impression on all present. The chair, on the occasion, was taken by Mrs. Jenkins, the Bank, who I in. her excellent presidential address laid great stress upon tne advisability of getting up a central fund in the district wherewith to procure means to ease the pain and counteract the onset and spread of many I dangerous ailments to which human nature is liable to fall an easy prey. In such cases it was not only advisable, but absolutely necessary, to get means wherewith to assist the patient to fight out the battle for life and health to a successful issue; conse- quently, she wished to emphasise the ad- visability of immediately securing watsr cushions, India rubber hot water bottles, bed rests, and other such things, to be at optimistically into: the near future, when the service of the district in general. Be- sides all that she was looking forward very rural districts such as Aberhosan and other similar localities, would secure the service of a trained certificated nurse, one qualified by training and experience to take full charge of the most complicated and dan- gerous cases in the district under medical supervision. It would only mean a matter of £ 80 or £90 a year, which would be but thie merest trifle to the combined efforts of a parish or district. She (the President) took the good attendance at that meeting to point to the same direction and she hoped she took the correct view of the case. How- ever, she thanked the good people present for the kind way in which they had arrange for the lecture and hoped much benefit would be reaped from the able and well- -Ii '("

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delivered lecture of Nurse Price. Votes of thanks were moved, seconded, and supported in able and appreciable speeches by the following members of the audience:—Mrs. Jones, Nantygwenyth; Mrs. Jones, Abu- draw; Miss Lewis, Clieriau-uchaf: Miss Hughes, Rhosvgarreg. The meeting was closed with a, fervent prayer by Nurse Pryce. u 7 + -y- "4r