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LLANYBYTHEK Musical Practices.— Arrangements are afoot in the village to organise a choir to compete at the local competitive meetings. Fair.—The last of the Autumn fairs known As "Ffair Fartin" was held on Thursday, and favourable weather, induced a large number of farmers to attend, but the at- tendance was not so large as last year. Horses of a varied quality were offered, but the approach of winter was against much business being transacted. Prices showed a downward tendency. Cattle also were numerically large and prices ruled much the same as three weeks ago, a fair business being done. Twenty-four truck loads were sent away. Mr. Lloyd George and the G.W.R.—Peti- tions to the G.W.R. Company from the Dis- trict Council seemed to have had very little effect, but Mr E. M. Evans, of the Vale of Tcify, who is by the way a dealer, took an- other different step which has found effect. Worried with the system of loading live stock at the station, .Mr. Evans wrote on Saturday week a lengthy letter to Mr. Lloyd-George, President of the Board of Trade calling attention to the need of proper loading pens, with the result that on the following Wednesday—three clear days—an Inspector from the Board of Trade visited the station and inspected the premises. The visit will, it is hoped, result in the neces- sary arrangements being carried out at an early date. RURAL DISTRICT COUNCIL. Mr. E. Morgan Evans, chairman, presided over a meeting of the Council held at Lam- peter on Friday. Alleged Pollution. A communication from the Local Government Board was read relative to the alleged pollution of a stream in Gwernogle and desiring to obtain any observations on the matter.—It was pointed out that the observations were contained in the Medical Officer's report who contended that there was no pollution.—The Clerk was directed to reply to that effect. Doctors Differ.—Dr. Jones had given notice of his intention to move that a fumigating apparatus for disinfecting after infectioais cases. In moving, the doctor contended, that it was a matter which both Councils ought to consider, as they employed the saitt? sanitary inspector. They had a lo standing case in Llanybyther and this might improve it.—The Chairman said that every woman had an apparatus if she used a bit cf elbow grease.—Dr. Thomas pointed cut that the leading medical officers did not believe in fumigation. It would be useless to try and destroy the germs if they did not destroy the spores. Women should wash the floors with disinfectants, but the trouble was at the schools.—Dr. Jones: Then the schools ought to be disinfected.—Dr Tho- mas Fumigation is no good. I believe in using steam for clothes. What was wanted was plenty of fresh air, light, and plenty of elbow grease.—Dr. Jones: The difficulty is we can't get people to do it.—Mr. David Williams (Maescanol): If we could arrive at something to disinfect, it would be of great use.—Dr. Jones: People have ideas of their own, and they won't do certain things un- less they are compelled. This could be done under the supervision of the inspector. He ought to get the apparatus. We have had diphtheria in Llinybyther for very many years.—Dr. Thomas: FuTnig-itio i is like burning incense in a Roman Catholic Church. ——The matter was adjourned. Treherbert Water Supply.-M.r. B. T. Lewis (Talfedw), had also a motion on the agenda in connection with supplying Tro- herbert with water, but Mr. Lewis asked that the matter be adjourned for a month. —Mr. David Williams said he hoped the clerk would then give them some informa- t on with regard to the rights.—The Clerk crnsented, and explained that the real difficulty was to g)et a supply. Drainage.— The Carmarthenshire County Council wrote drawing serious attention to a. paragraph in the Medical Officer's report for 1906 with regard to Llanybyther drai i- age, and enquiring what steps had been made for the provision of a drainage scheme, and also a water supply.—No comment was made. Light Railway.—Mr Drummond wrote ap- plying that the period of the promised con- tribution towards the Lampeter-Llandilo Railway be extended. Mr. Thos. Jones (Llanllwni) proposed a resolution to that effect.—The Chairman in seconding added: "extended for 50 years I hope." The pro- position was carried. Ynysbrechfa Bridge.—A letter from the Llandilo District Council stated that that Council was prepared to cement the coping of the Ynysbrechfa bridge in conjunction with this Council, and suggested that the work should be postponed until the Spring. Channelling.—Mr. David Williams in- formed the Council that the Carmarthen County Cbuncil was prepared to do the channelling near Cross Hands jointly with this Council, and a letter to that effect would probably be sent shortly. Sanitary Inspector's Salary.—Subsequently the members of the Lampeter District Coun- cil joined the Council in a discussion relar tiye to the Sanitary Inspector's salary, which the Local Government Board stated was inadequate, and further that they should appoint Mr. Evans as sanitary sur- veyor.—Mr. Wm. Davies (Cellan) thought they ought to postpone the matter untii they haa received the report of the Local Government Board Inspector.—Replying to a question the clerk stated that the salary now paid was zC16 5s., and added that the Local Government Board Inspector had sug- gested to him that the minimum salary for half-time should be £ 60 ,and £ 100 for whole time.—The Rev. J. N. Evans: Does he con- sider half-time sufficientF-The Clerk said he inferred he did.—Mr. Thoanas Jones proposed that the matter be postponed pending the receipt of the report.—Mr. Mansel seconded.—Replying to the Rev. J. N. Evans, the Clerk said the sanitary in- spector had been re appointed, but it had not been sanctioned.—Mr. David Williams: I don't see very much object in-postpotning. -'Nlr. W Davies: We will have a better- chance after the report.—Mr, Williams:. You will have a long letter to read that's. all.—On a division it was resolved that the: matter be postponed.

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Cardiganshire Teachers in Conference. | The annual meeting of the head tsachevs of the Cardiganshire elementary schools was held at the Bryn Road School, Lampeter on Saturday, the meeting having been post- poned for a few months in anticipation of a visit from Dr. Macnamara. However, the secretary of the Local Government Board was unable to fulfil the engagement, he being away in Germany. A conference was held in the morning at which there was a fair attendance. Several hours were spent in discussing the new scale of salaries pro- pewed by tho County Education r Committee, and an expression of dissatisfaction was 1 ed general. The conference also expressed its regret that the new scale did not apply to the kead-teachers of the Non-provided schools as well as to the Council Schools, and further expressed a hope that the County Authority would give due recognition to the senior head-teachers. Mr. Rees, Llanddewi Brefi, succeeds to the chair for the ensuing year, and Mr. Davies, of Rhydypennau was appointed secretary. In the afternoon, a public meeting was held, presided over by Mr. Herring of Llan- afarl school, the principal speakers being hr. Gebb of St. David's College and Mr. D. O. Roberts, chairman of the County Education Committee. The chairman in- troducing the speakers, accorded them a hearty welcome, and said he thought that ail the teachers should meet occasionally with the chairman and members of the Edu- vation Committee, for they were all work- ing for the same common cause. (Hear, hear). No Education Committee or body of teachers had worked so harmoniously as they had in Cardigallshire-th.ere had had teen no friction whatever. Last year a deputation of the teachers waited upon the committee, and they were most courteously received. There was only one litt,le point wJiich cropped up, and that was the £ s. d. question—(laughter;—but, of course, in this county, cash was rather scarce. The Com- mittee, they must admit, Had dona their best, and they hoped they would do better in the future, for he was sure the Cam mittee would give them princely salaries if tt was within their power, as it would not only be good for the whole of the body of teacheis but also to the Committer. (Hear, hear). Principal Bebb, in his introductory re- marks, said he heartily endorsed the Chair- man's remarks about the desirability of those who had to administer the education Acts to meet those who were teaching. All their difficult ies should be discussed. Edu- cation was at present between two mill- stones-the teachers on the one hand want- ing more salaries, and the ratepayers on the other wanting less rates. It was more than due that the teachers should receive better salaries, when they considered the number of children umbr their control and the great responsibilities which devolved upon them. Referring to the teaching of hygiene in (schools Principal Bebb asked: Was it not about time to impress upon the children and upon their parents the importance of teach- ing the laws of health. Prevention was better than cure'. They would not want inv sanatoria if they could get people to realise the importance of this question in time. The children's teeth were neglected. T hey were neither useful nor ornamental. Th children's eyes and ears should also be attended to. There should be a periodical inspection of engine drivers; there should also be a periodical inspection of school children. Parents should' pay grreatjer re- gard to the health of their children. He did not imply that parents meant to do badly by their children, for their neglect was due to ignorance. Continuing, Dr. Rp-hb remarked that the country at the pre- flcit time was spending something Tike twenty millions on education. Of this, twelve millions came out of the National Exchequer. If the State paid twelve mil- lions for education, it was fair to ask what did the State get in return? They knew what the children got, but he did not think they knew what the State got. so they should have an increasing sense of responsibility to the State, and he thought the State had a 11!J 10 \1:3k those who had post the State so ;much to oe prepared to defend the State. "Vhat the State got in return was what they taught the boys. Among boys one of the pressing dangers of the times was the lessening of home influence. Parents sent thpir children to school at an age when they ought to be in their creche, because they were in their way at home. (Hear, hear). Children should not be sent to school until 6 years old, as he did not think the ele- mentary schools should be turned into nur- series. They should try and impress upon parents that they cannot shirk their re- sponsibilities in that way. Very few parents took any interest in the education of their children, therefore, education be- came a farce. A quarter's school to a boy or a girl was of no good. They had better; stay at home and prepare for what they 1 v-ore intended to do in after" life. In the question of apprenticing lies the great pro- blem of the unemployed. Parents were taat their children should earn 2s or 3s. a week early; and the result was that ihe youngsters were never trained to skilled labour, and that was why skilled labour was going out of the country. Principal Bebb going out of the country. Principal Bebb in conclusion dwelt on the value of char- acter, the cultivation of which he said, should be the end of their teaching. Mr. D. C. Roberts said he agreed with Principal Bebb that it was a distinct ad- vantage that they should have an oppor- tunity of meeting together as they did that day. Having paid a high tribute to their representatives on the committee, Messrs. J. Rees, Bont, and R. E. Beavan, Llanarth, LMr. Roberts said the committee fully recog- nised ohe position of the teachers, and they m ere anxious to improve their position. They recognised that they could not secure the proper amount of work from the teachers unless they were properly paid. On the other hand they must remember the rate- !>ayers. As they were aware, the Committee i:id taken a bold step in the establishment of a system of pupil teacher scholarships. *1 hey could help them in that scheme. No « "e kne.v better than the teacher who were boys and girls who should be put forward. There was a danger in selecting a child of 12 or 13 years to take to some apprentice- ship. Parents, should consult the teachers. They hud made a fair start with the even- ing classes last winter, but they were, only on the fringe of what should be done. It was important that children when they left school at a nearly age should be given an oprortunity of improving their education. Mr. David Samuel, M.A., Aberystwyth County School in proposing a vote of thanks to the speakers for their addresses, said the question of Education was one of the most burning and most interesting topics of the Fl Y. Mr. Osborne Jones, Swycklffynon, in sec- 'Onding. said the question of medical inspec- tion of school children was a most serious matter, and they should take some steps <tSOf;Tl. Mr. J. Rees, Bont, in supporting, I said +h:<t during the four years he and Mr. Beavan had 'been on the committee they had received nothing but courtesy at their hands. The position was a d'fficult one be- tween the Education Committee and the ratepayers; but it was net equally difficult between the Committee and the teachers, for the Committee showed general sympathy with the teachers. Teachers did not take sufficient arterest in local matters, and they •night t^ ror?e themselves more into public life. Hygiene, said Mr. Rees, was an im- portant subject, and it was astonishing how much ignorance there, was in the country on this matter. Capt. Da vies, Llwynrhydowen, also sup- ported, and ?aid he quite agreed with every- thing that had been said, and as many of his i friends knew. ho took a deep interest in education in his small way, and if he had the choice of his career over again he would be a teacher, as they got the chance of making boys to be men. The REY. Evan Evans, chairman of the District Committee, referring to Principal Bebb's remarks with regard to hygiene, said he was afraid that smoking cigarettes. among children was very prevalent, and teachers should try and put an end to that habit. Mr .D. Tivy Jones thought it was a step in the right direction to get members and teachers to meet in this way. He was very glad to find that Mr. Roberts had found it consistent with his position as chairman of the Committee to attend that day, and he could conscientiously say that he was the I right man in the right place to hold the beam of the seale between the teachers and the ratepayers. The vote waa put to the meeting and carried with enthusiasm.

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LAMPETEK A Completed Survey.—Mr. Thos. Thoma&, of Newcastle Emlyn, who has for the past tew months been engaged in surveying the M. and M Section irom Pencader to Aber- ysLwyth has completed his task, and it is satisfactory to note that his plans have been approved of by the chief engineer of the G. W.n.. Company. We shall now ex- pect to find further works and improvements being carried out shortly. The Council School.—Although Education Committees. now-a-days insist upon t.he regular attendance of the children at the schools it is- well, however, to draw attention to the unsatisfactory condition of Bryn Road School through the utter noglect of the local committee. Whenever there is a low percentage of attendance the cause is in- variably described as due to the indisposi- tion of the children; but it is not improb- able that ttta indisposition may be justly attributed more or less directly to wet feet which any child, without a strong pair of boots, llitist get through having to wade through the pools of water which accumu- late on the premises. The heavy rains of iast week flooded the shelter ,and owing to the slanting position of the premises the water made its way through tho buildings, due to the want of a proper drainage. A Policeman Wanted.—The Pencarreg Parish Council has forwarded a petition to the Chief Constable of Carmarthenshire and to Sir James Hills-Johnes praying that a police station be located at Cwmanne. The need of a constable in the district is greatly feltv and the petitioners point out in the memorial that the position of the place de- mands an officer; that from Lampeter bridge to Coedmore school there are 90 houses along the roadside, with a population of from 2;M) to 300: the prevalence of tramps who beg iu a threatening mood; that gipsies knowing that the nearest police station is eight miTes distant take undue advantage; and that drunkards from Lampeter use the district as a place of shelter in order to escape the eye of the Cardiganshire Police. Those acquainted with the neighbourhood will at once agree that the demands of the Council, which is strongly supported by the inhabitants, are most reasonable. The dis- trict is steadily increasing in its population, and has no less than four pubic houses. Football—Playing on the College ground on Wednesday ,the Lampeter town team de- feated the Collegians by 1 goal, 6 tries (23 points) to 1 goal 2 tries (11 points). The following players represented Lampeter:— Back, J. B. Jonet!; three- quarters, J. Rees, Williams, A. J. Price, E. W. Davies; half backs, D. Hees Jones, and J. Evans; forwards, D. J. Davies (capt)., Rees Thomas, Herbert Evans, A. E. Jones, T. S. Jones, J. Davies, J. T. James, Cerdyn Evans. As the score indicates the Lampeter team A-as by far the better side. It, was an interesting and exhilarating game to watch, a.ld sparkled with several exciting incidents. From the start to the end the town players gave a sterling display, and never was the College so severely outclassed as it was on Wednesday. The students failed to with- stand the continued Hibernic rushes of their opponents' pack. Behind the scrum the Lampeter backs played like heroes. The Hùv. T. Williams (4), J. Davies, (2), and A. E. Jones (1) were the try-getters for Lam- peter, and B. J. Davies, J. Evans and Pic- ton for the Collegians.—On Saturday, the Aberystwyth "soccer" team visited the town and had an encounter with the College team. The combination displayed by the visitors far excelled that of the students. and from the kick-off to the end they had the game at their own disposal, finishing up with the creditable total of 13 goals to the students' nil. The New Vicar.—The rumour which gain- ed currency since the resignation of Bishop Lloyd 'with regard to the appointment of Canon Camber Williams as his successor to the living of this parish ha* found confirma- t'on, for on Thursday intimation was re- ceived from. the Bishop ot St. David's that he had appointed Caiioni- Williams to the vacant vicarage. The appointment has been received with universal satisfaction, and churchmen are loud in their praise) in having such a distinguished clergyman to minister among them. It was evident that rhe selection of a vicar to such an important I parish caused the Bishop some anxiety, for since the vacancy was declared the pulpit of St. Peter's Church has been occupied by at least three locum tenons. Canon Camber Williams graduated at Oxford in 1884 with a first-class in Theological Honours, and had after his ordination, in 1885; eleven years parochial experience in the diocese of Bangor. In 1896 he was appointed theo- logical lecturer at St. David's College, and in 1899 became canon residentiary of St. David's, and for the last ten years he has been examining chaplain to the Bishop of St. David's. He is the author of a Welsh History of the Church in Wales, and edits several Church Magazines. For the last eighteen years he has taken a foremost part in Church defence, and is secretary of the St. David's Diocesan Evidence Committee for the Welsh Church Commission. CENTENARY SERVICES. Throughout Sunday and on Monday even- ing special services were held at the We&- levan Chapel in commemoration of the hundredth anniversary of the denomination in the town. The pulpit on both days was occupied by the Hev. Hugh Hughes, of Ystal- fera, and the Rev. Evan Isaac, of Machyn- lleth. History gives an interesting side- light on the formation of the cause in Car- diganshire. John Wesley, the founder of the denomination paid very little attention to the county, as the preaching was required in the vernacular, but he, however, passed through and preached in various parts, but no attempt was made to form a Wesleyan "Methodist Society in the county during his lifetime. Serious efforts were made in 1807 to found chapeis, and a quartedly meeting held at Lampeter in that year was a great success, people attending from all parts of the country. A Society was formed in that year and the first. service was held in the parlour of the Black Lion Hotel, which was then kept by Mr. and Mrs. Lewis. A corps of volunteers was in the town at the time, and many of the soldiers were greatly affect- ed by the preaching of the two Wesleyans— Jones (Bathafarn). and Davies (Africa). On June 26th, 1807, a great meeting was held, at which the congregation was estimated at 5.000. At the next Conference, Aberyst- wyth was made the head of a new circuit, and Lampeter was regularly visited, the services, for some years, being continued in the parlour of the "CrowTi Inn." ""be lirst members who joined the Society were Kvan Thomas, John Edwards, Thomas Jones, David Edwards, Mrs. Lewis (Black Licwi),

Chronic Constipation Cured Tlii-nk of a man, or woman, suffering for six long, weary years from severe constipa- I tion—never knowing any real relief from I pain—gradually becoming worse and worse j MR, A. HOROWITZ. until all hope of cure is abondoned. How- Mr. Horowitz—a tailoring pressor of Leeds— suffered in this way, and when he obtained relief, is told in the interesting letter we publish, here. 51, Macaulay Str-I}, Leeds. For more than six years I was troubled with severe constipation. I may MlY that I have been in England most of that time, and that, in spite of taking different remedies, I was unable to obtain either relief or- cure ontii I took- Iron-Ox Tablets. In my ca tiio results hay? been truly wonderful, the constipation had become chronic, and I w as <, tgraicl that nothing would ever cure 1f;. I had not been taking your tablets for long when I obtained considerable relief, and at the time of writing I can only say the con- stipation has quite disappeared. Altogether I used four boxes of Iron-Ox Tablets. You can easily realise how grateful I am to your remedy for having, removed the severe ail- ment which has troubled me for so long. "I should like to take this opportunity of > Iron-Ox Tablets to eroMMp* who is suffering from, constipation. I M&frw by experience that your Tablets can WH when other remedies fail." (Signed) A, HOROWITZ. Chronic constipation", such as Mr. Horawit* suffered from, is bound to affect the general health. The system is not being properly cleansed and poison is accumulating which upsets the digestion, worries the nerves, and clogs, the brain. Now, a violent cattiartic would' not have helped fr. Horowitz. But Iron-Ox Tablets completelY- etir-ed him be- cause they so strengthened the bowels, so invigorated the liver, that these organs www able to resume their proper functions, and the trouble disappeared of its own accord. If you are afflicted with chronic or even occasional constipation, take careful not of what Mr. Horowitz says about the wonder- fully beneficial action of Iron-Ox Tabrots, They can do as much for you as they hav« done for liim.

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«— in ij HI LLAXFHI AN GEL- Y-CREUDD YN. Obituary.—On Thursday, the- 14th inst. the death took place of May Georgina Jean Hattray, eldest daughter of Mr.- and Mrs. James Rattray, Lisburne House, Llanfi- hungely-Creuddyn. She had been ailing; 101 some time; but the death of- little Ina, at the age of 11 years and-four months,, created a feeling, of deep sor»ow in the vil- lage and neighbourhood. The interment took place the following Wednesday at Llanfihangel-y-Creuddyn Churchyard. The iarge number of sorrowing friends and re- latives, assembled at the funeral, showed the great respect felt towards the deceased and. the family in the neighbourhood. The- school children and teachers attended, and at the graveside sang very effectively Illa favourite Welsh hymn, "Bugail Israel sydd ofalus, etc." The Rev. G. G. Harris, Llan- badarn, officiated at the house, and the Rev W. Headley, vicar, at the church and graveside. Miss Wright, Post Office, pre- sided at the organ, and played the Dead March. Wreaths were sent by the teachers- and scholars of the day school; Mr. and Mrs. Roberts, Penwern; Mr. and Mrs. Hughes, Abertrinanj); Mr. and Mrs. Griffiths, Bryn- ganv; Miss Enid Blodwen Evans, Dolau Ceunant; Misses A. J. and Lizzy Morgans, Penffonld; Masters. Evan and Hichard Dav- ks, Ffynon ;Miss Annie F. Evans, Llwyn- fynwent; Miss Steadman (aunt), Dolau'r Eglwys; Mr. and Mrs. Dixon (uncle and" aunt (London); Mrs. and Miss Griffiths, (grandmother and aunt); sister and brothers; and by father and mother; crosses by Miss- Rosa Hughes Abertrinant; Misses M. A. and E. Jones, Troedrhiw felen; Mrs. Mor- gans, Troedrhiwen; Mr. A. E. Jenki, G.P.O.; flowers from Mrs. Humphreys, Moriah; Miss Lewis, Llanfiliangel"; Mis. Morgan, Aberystwyth (aunt).

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onded by Mr. Alban Lewis.—The Rev. D. Evans asked what was the salary of the pre- vious matron, and the Chairman replied that it commenced at £ 15 and was increased to £ 20.—In reply to Mr. G. L. Evans the chairman said it was several years—three or four-before the application for an increase was made.—Capt. Davios said the farmers had been telling him of their hardships' in having to pay £18 for a servant. But here, ne said, there was some responsibility. —The Chairman said of course it was a re- sponsibility. His experience had been that thev advertised several times for a servant and there was no applicant, and the Board were obliged to offer more. He never re- membered any advertisement for a matron at L15 without a lot of applicants He thought the demand and supply ought to regulate them.—Eight voted for the amend- ment and six for th? motion; and the amendment was then put and carried nem con. A Start in Life. There were four applications for the boy, John James, Dolfach, who was ready to leave the house. That of Mr. Evans, Allty- oadno, was accepted.—Mr. Lewis Davies created roars of laughter by stating that the boy had requested that he might be sent to a fat man and then he would be sure to get well looked after. Subscription. The Secretary of the National Institution of the Deaf and Dumb, Swansea, wrote asking the Board to make their usual sub- scription of a guinea to that institution.— The Rev. E. D. Evans said that two people from the Union had been sent there, al- though the parents removed from the Union just after. He proposed that the subscrip- tion be made.—Rev. Job Evans seconded.— The motion was carried, subject to the con- sent to do so of the Local Government Board. Deaths. A better from the Bridgend Union stated that Margaret Morris, a non- nesident pauper chargeable to the Cardigan Union died on the 11th inst.—A letter from the County Asylum intimated the death on the 18th mst.. of Mrs. Salmon, who was received at the Asylum on August 2nd, 1870. She was a native of Nevern. Sanction. The Clerk said he had received sanction from the Local Government Board to pay Wm. James and Sons a bill for £ 5 odd which was too late to pay without their order. He said that was the second time he had had to do the same thing with re- gard to his bills. Master's Request for an Office. The Chairman on behalf of the Committee appointed at the last meeting to consider the statement of the Master that the pre- sent waiting; room was unsuitable for the purpose, reported that the Master wanted j the room where the scale was to be renewed and a window opened, but the committee were unanimous in the decision that they could not get a better place than the pre- sent room. He wanted a place where he could leave the books open and lock the door, but the recommendation of the com- mittee was that they leave things as they were.—Mr. G. L. Evans proposed, and Mr. Alban Lewis seconded, that the recom- mendation be adopted, and this wa,? agreed to. TOWN COUNCIL ELECTION. Polling for the first bye-election for a seat i on the Cardigan Town Council, rendered vacant by the elevation of Councillor E. Mathias to the Aldermanic bench in the place of Alderman J. C. Roberts, whose term had expired, took place on Friday last, and resulted in Mr. J. C. Roberts being re- turned by 283 votes against 227 polled by his opponent. Dr. W. G. S. Brown. The latter was the first in order of the four un- successful candidates at the annual election, and he fought hard to win the seat, making a systematic canvass of the greater part of the borough, while on Wednesday evening1 u' be addressed a crowded meeting at the Guildhall. Mr. Roberts was. too unwell to make a personal canvass, but his supporters conducted a well-organised compaign on his behalf. On the morning following the election a meeting of the Council and burgesses was called at the Council Chamber, presided over by the Mayor (Mr. John Evans), those also present being Aldermen E. Mathias and J Daniel, Councillors E. Bowen (ex-Mayor), T. Watkins, E. Ceredig Evans, S. Young, D. Ladd Davies. W. Jenkins and J. C. Roberts, with the Town Clerk (Mr. D. Morgan Jones) and a few burgesses. r, The Mayor formally declared Mr. Roberts elected; the total number of votes polled was 514, there being four spoilt papers. The Mayor said he was sure they were all plersed tc see Mr. Roberts back amongst them again. He hoped his health would be good, and that he would give as good service to the town during the next three years as he Lad given in the past. (Applause). Mr. J. C. Roberts, who spoke with a little difficulty wh ch showed that he had not quite reeoveied, wished to thank those who voted in his behalf at the election, and the many who sympathised with him but were unable to come out and record their votes owing to the inclemency of the weather He also wished to thank those who canvassed on his behalf when he was unable to do so. He wished to correct one wrong impression which was prevalent, and that was that that election was brought about and expense in- curred on the ratepayers unnecessarily. He wished to say that he had no hand whatever in that, and he had no intention of doing so, and if he could have honourably obviated it he would have withdrawn. But he Understood on the 9th of November that he would be returned unopposed. He went on to state that every time he had to fight, and he did not think there was anyone in the Council now who had fought so many elections as he had, and on this occasion, when once he had put his hand to the plough he did not want to turn back—(applause)— and being asked if he was going to withdraw he said no, he was not. There seemed to be an understanding at the annual meeting; that he would be returned to the Council unopposed, and consequently, it was Dr. Brown or his friends who were really respon- sible for the election. It was only for two years, and it was hardly worth while fight- ing for, and he thought it was very wrong tc insinuate that he had any hand in bring- ing the town to any expense through a con- test. He had now been elected for the seventh time, and he concluded that the ratepayers were satisfted with his conduct in the past, and in the future it would be the same—to do bis best for the ratepayers and the town in general. He proceeded to speak on the need of the town for a. publ.o hall or that the Guildhall should be widened or that the Market Hall made suitable. He believed the Nonconformist churches were sick and tired at the holding of eisteddfodau and concerts at their places of worship. He believed visitors would appreciate such a project and contribute. towards it. Dr. Brown, who entered the room just before Mr. Roberts had finished speaking, said he was grateful for the links the elec- tion had made between himself and certain minds and souls he appreciated. He thought he could have won if he had hau as good an army as the other side. He thought his army was beaten; he was not beaten and would not be. But he did nOlt want that seat,so they need not. be afraid of him in future. (Laughter). After several more laughter provoking sallies, Dr. Brown went on to hint that, as when a doctor was absent his place was taken by a locum tenens. the same principle might be applied in the Council in the absence through illness, of Alderman T. H. Wil- I'anls, and he micht get an entree in that wav. The Council ought to seriously con- sider whether out of 16 working seats they could afford to have one emotv. Dr. Brown was about to proceed with his theory ,when. Alderman E. Mathias. interrupting, said ho thought it very bad form on the pari of Dr. Brown to bring in the nam of Alder- man T. H. Williams. Nothing more was and the Mayor de- clared the meeting closed. Three candidates were nominated for tho second vacancy oa the Council, caused by Councillor J. Daniel taking the place of Alderman D. Ivor Evans, who had to retire owing to residence disqualiifcation. They were Messrs. G. H. Mathias, D. B. James, and Jam Stephens. Mr. James has re- tired from the contest, which is likely to be pretty hot between the two remaining can- didates owing to the feelirig. created in the town towards the author or authors who have forced two elections on the ratepayers w here onlv one was necessary and only om was anticipated by the great majority of the Council at the annual meeting on the irth- Polling takes place to-mcorronv- (Friday).

Margaret Davies (Herniai), Elizabeth Davies and Mary Page. In 1811 a. chapel was built under the shadow of the college. The first chapel was small, but the services were well attended. In 1808 LampeUl" waa made the head of a new Circuit in which .no chapel had as yet been erected, though there were forty-six places on the preaching plan. The Circuit included most of the villages from Blissford (Pontrhydfendigaid) in the north to St. David's Head in Pembrokeshire, on the south-west, a distance of nearly 80 miles. In 1829 the old chapel was sold to the authorities of tho College; and fan the old materials and £60 a sito was secured in St. Thomas street, and a new chapel erected, which became too smafl, and in 1845 was enlarged, and a gallery provided. In 1875 a beautiful chapel was erected on the same site, and, largely through the diligence and geaerosity of the Rev. Wm. Morgan, who was then, superintendent of tho Circuit, the diebt was paid off, and Wesleyan Methcdism placed on a good bai0Í8 for future work. Lampeter has had the benefit of some stal- i wart Methodists, and to-day, although the cause is not large, its members are devout workers. The district has enjoyed the ser- vices of some of the best ministers, and the present pastor is the Rev. John Row-lands. Three ministers were brought up by the local church, viz., the Revs. Evan Davies, J. R. Chambers and Evan Lloyd, the latter being well-known in Yorkshire, where he has successfully ministered in Leeds and the vicinity for many years. CONVERSAZIONE AND WHIST DRIVE. One of the happiest functions of the pre- sent season was the successful conversazione and whist drive arranged by Mrs. Walker. St. David's College, on Wednesday evening last in. aid of the Alltymynydd Sanatoria Fund, a movement in which she, like her distinguished husband, Dr. Walker, takeii a very deep interest. The movement seems to appeal most strongly to Mrs. Walker for, as she pointed out to her supporters, Cardi- ganshire has had the misfortune of losing 2,316 of its inhabitants in 1906 through consumption, or nearly twice as much as Carmarthenshire and Pembiokeshire. In her present effort^ Mrs. Walker was nobly assisted by Mrs. Lorimer Thomas. The object received the support of all the medi- cal gentlemen in the locality. Dr. Griffiths, owing to the indisposition of Mrs. Griffiths, was unable to attend, but wrote expressing his interest in the Sanatorium. The Queen Victoria Memorial Hall, where the con- versazione was held, resembled a fairy land- The decorations which were entirely designed by Mr. A. R. T. Jones, J.P., Oak Lodge, were tho cynosure of all eyes. Mr. Jones worked indefatigably for several days, and he was assisted by S. M. Baldwin, Miss Nash, and several young ladies. A pretty festoon gleamed with red Japanese lanterns, lent by a Birmingham hospital, amid long wreaths of ivy. Mr. Harford with his usual courtesy placed his woods at the disposal of the decorators, and plants and foliage came trom Falcondale, whilst the mirrors and carpets were from Mr. Walter Davies Be- hind a delicate screen of trellis-work lent by Mr. Davies, Glasgow House, a sumptuous cold supper was laid. The tables were laden with contributions from various friends. Delicacies came from Highmead, Falcon- dale, Dolaucothy, Abermeurig, Neuadlfawr, l)erry Ormond, Llanlear, whilst a variety of things were presented by Mrs. Daniel Jones, Mrs. Bebb, Mrs. Footman, Mrs. Green. Mrs Lorimer Thomas, Mrs. Walker, Mrs. Lloyd, Mrs. Tom Lloyd, Mrs. Watkins, Miss Gerty Jones, Mrs. Ernest Lloyd, Mrs.. Evans, Mr. LI. Bankes-Price, Miss S. Williams. Mrs. ClunQglas Davies. Miss Nancy Owen., Mr. Chas. Evans, Mrs. Moore, Miss Herbert, Mrs. Evans, Moelfre; Mr. Jones, Blaenpant; Mr. Paley, Mr. Mundy, Mr. Megicks, Mrs. Williams, Mrs Dudley Morgan, Mrs. Owen, Bryn Road; Mrs. Williams, College street; Mrs. Davies. Royal Oak; and tho Lion Hotel, whilst the College lent crockery and plate. Mrs. Walters of the Temperance Hotel presided over the tables, and she was assisted by Mrs. Wm. Davies, and her sister Mrs. Davies-Evans sent six boxes of the most beautiful confectionery from the famous Eustace Miles school of cookery, and these works of art were greatly admired. From Mrs. Davies-Evans there also came fruit, amongst which were grapes which were sold, and a pine apple which was raffled and fell to Mr. Megicks. Mrs. Walker re- ceived the guests, and among those present were Principal and Mrs. Bebb, Dr. Walker, Prof, and Mrs. Lorimer Thomas, Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Roberts, Mr. Daniel Watkins, Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Lloyd, Mrs. Jones, Old Bank; Mrs. Tom Lloyd, Mrs. Footman, Miss Nash, Misses Owen, Station terrace; Miss Evans, Taliesin House, Mr and Mrs Nun Davies, Miss Nell Jones, Portmadoe, Mr. and Mrs. Rhys Hughes, Miss Francis. Nuise Jarmyn, S.M. and Mrs. Baldwin, Dr Lloyd, Mrs Jones, Church Hill, Mr and Miss Wil- liams, Henfaes, Dr. and Mrs. Price, Dolau, Mr LI. Bankes Price, Mr D F Lloyd, Mr and Mrs Jones, Ivy Bush, Mr and Mrs. Davies, Cambrian Factory, Mrs Edmunds, Cedar Bank, Mrs. Davies, 5, Station terrace. A feature of the evening's programme was a whist drive, for which a complete set rf "Bridge" was offered by Miss Florence Lewes, of Llanlear as a prize. It proved an enjoyable competition and resulted in the prize being awarded to Miss Lloyd, Commerce House, and the "boobey" prize to Mr Rich- ard Griffiths, S.D.C. Dancing also proved a source of pleasure, and was continued with delight until the small hours of tho morn- ing, this being chiefly due to the untiring exertions of Dr. Evan Evans, who performed the duties of M.C. At intervals during the evening solos were rendered by Mr Stanley Roberts, Mr D F Lloyd, and Mr D B Wil- Iiams. The result of the entertainment ended in a balance of j616 12s. 4d. available foi the Sanatorium Fund. BOARD OF GUARDIANS. The Hew. R. C. Jones (chairman) presided over the ordinary meeting of the Board, held on Friday, there being also present the Hev. J. N. Evans, Llangybi (vice chairman), Dr. Jones and Mr E M Evans, Llanybyther, Messrs Evan Davies, Lampeter; D. Davies, Llancrwys, David Williams, and B T Lewis, Pencarreg, Wm Davies, Cellan, Thomas Jones, Courtnay Mansel, Llanllwni, T. G. Williams, and J. Griffiths, Llanwenog, J. Jones, Lampeter Rural, and James Jones, Rhosycorn, with Messrs. J. E. Lloyd (clerk), E D Rees (assistant clerk), James Evans fmaster), D. Evans and T. LI. Evans (ro- lieving officers), Drs. Abel Evans E. C. Thomas (medical officers). Statistics. Out door relief administered during the past fortnight for the Lampeter district was :£:49 3s. to 170 paupers, for the Llanybyther district JE33 15s. 9d. to 112 paupers. Num- ber of inmates in the House 16, last year corresponding period 22. During the fort- night 64 vagrants were relieved as compar- ed with 81 relieved same period last year.— The reduction of tramps gave rise to ex pressions of gratification Relief Cases. Whilst the members were considering the relief of a woman living at Lampeter, Mr. Evan Davies opposed granting of further relief on the ground that she was a stranger Her husband had deserted her, and she had a child supposed to be comsumptive, and that very child was able to attend a ball the other evening dressed smartly Dr. Abel Evans thought that if persons" tre able to go to a ball they ought to support themselves.—Mr. Davies said the girl was diessed smartly. However, he had been approached by several large ratepayers" on the matter, and if the woman was hard pressed he suggested that the House should be offered her.—The Rev J N Evans con- tended it would be a greater charity to offer her the House than 2s 6d a week. Mr Davies' suggestion was approved.—In another case from Lampeter, Mr. Davies in supporting an increased relief compared it with an- other, whereupon Mr E Morgan Evans ac- cused Mr Davies of favouring one more than the other.—Mr Davies (warmly): I don't favour anyone. I am not acting as a vindictive person, for I am in sympathy with the deserving poor.—The Relieving Officer refering to a case from Cellan, men- tioned that the man had not obeyed the magistrates' order, and read a communica- tion from him in which he stated that total earnings would not average £1 a week but he promised to pay the arrears. — Mr. Evan Davies: Right down blackguard Mr Davies also mentioned other circumstanoes in this case.—It was agreed to defer taking any action for a fortnight in order to see how he wtould contribute.—The Llanybyther Officer complained that when he asked one man to pay jE3 7s 6d arrears that morning tho renly he got was, "go to hell."— Mr. t Evan Davies: Stir him up. They'll wale him up in Carmarthen al. I propose that steps be taken to get him landed in Oar- marthen.—Mr Thomas Jones thought they should give him the last warning. — The Officer said he had given him repeated warn ings.—Mr E M Evans in proposing that the Clerk should write to the man, said they should not be like Pharaohs. — Mr David

Williams seconded, and on a vote Mr Evans' proposal was carried. In the case of John IJavies (John Nanny), now an inmate, Mr ■Van Davies described him as an able-bodied man and an. ingenious labouror. He did not think that the house should be made to accommodate such persons.No action was taken. The Difficulties of Settlement. The clerk said that there was no corres- pondence but one important thing in regard tl the settlement of paupers had been de- i House of Lords, which removed the obstacle in cases of settlement where the parish was divided such as Lampeter.