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ABERYSTWYTH- I Bankruptcy—Receiving OTders in Bank- Tuptoy have been made against Edward Rehfeldt of Rheidol Villa, Pwllhobl, Dear Aberystwyth, cattle dealer. Sale. Queens Square House was to be offered for sale by auction by Mr. A. Lloyd Williams at the Lion Hotel on Wednesday; but there was no attendance of prospective purchasers. Obituary. The death is announced of Mr. George Taafe, for many years manager of Abercwmeiddaw Slate Quarry, Corns. The deceased, who was about sixty years of age, lived for some time 111 Nortn. lload. He was descended from an. Austrian family. The Late Mr. Darlington.-A memoir of the late Mr. T. Darlington, his Majesty's In- spector of Schools in Wales, is being pre- pared by Mr. J. L. Patoru of the Manchester Grammar School. Mr. Paton and Mr. Dar- lington were fellows of St, John's College, Cambridge. County School.—This school re-opens after the Easter holidays next Tuesday, April 28th. All information in regard to forms of application for entrance 11 of new pupils, fees, etc., may be obtained from the Headmaster or from the !Clerk, 6, Portland- street. Bardic Wit.-Anthropi)s, the well-known Carnarvon poet preacher, is a clever cyng- haneddwr, and on one occasion he gave Cadvan a smart retort w-helrthe lyric poet: addressed him as "Anthropos boss y byd.") Quick flashed the crushing response, "A Cadvan, bardd y cydfyd." Death.—The death took place on Thurs- day morning last at Cemetery-road, Porth, Rhondda Valley, of Mr. Enoch Williams. He was a native of Tanfwynog, near Aber- ystwyth, and a brother-in-law of Mr. J. Burbecli, Bridge-street., Abei-vw y t h,.A widow and three daughters are left to mourn their loss. "Are You a Mason."—This musical com- edy will be performed at the Coliseum on 1st. and 2nd., by Mr. Chas. Mac- dona's Company. VVe need hardly point out that tb. will be one of the best per- formances of the season. Excellent pieces have been performed lately at the Coliseum, but this piece "Are you a Mason" is ac- claimed on all hands to be one of the best performed in the country at present. Late trains i\ilt be ruj to Machynlleth and inter- vening stations (W the' second night. Musical.—The following pup.Is of Mr- G. Stephen Evans, A.R.C.O., 3, Lisburne- terrace, were successful at the recent school examination of the Associated Board of the Royal Academy and Royal College of Music. Primary-pianoforte Miss Phyllis Roberts, and Master Emrys Jones. Elementary, pianoforte. Miss Minnie Savin, Master Her- bert Morris Williams. Elementary, sing- ing, Miss Catherine Jones. Lower division, or^an playing. Misfe Annie Rowlands. Higher division, pianoforte, Miss Rhyda tituarts and Mis? Lizzie Davies. Motor Accident.—The Marine-terrace was the scene of a motor accident on Tuesday morning. A car, in which were seated Mr. Harold Mills of Swansea and three ladies was being driven along Terrace-road, and at the corner near the Waterloo Hotel it collided heavily with a horse and trap be- longing to Mr. Henry Matthews, butcher, Penparke, coming in an opposite direction. Luckily, the car was going at a moderate pace, but the impact was sufficient to break both shafts of the trap. The car was only slightly damaged, and the occupants escaped with nothing worse than a bad fright. Local V.(L!1.—Mx. James Alexander Mc' Ilquham, oi Bridge End House, Aberystwyth. general dealer, w ho died on March 2nd, leit estate of the gross value of £ 2,959, with net personalty f;223 and probate of his will, dated June 22nd, 1¡)05, has been granted to his son, Mr. William Mc'Ilquham, of 28, Arnold-street, Birkby, Huddersfield, civil engineer and Mr. Robert Mc,Ilquham. general dealer, of Aberystwyth. The testator left jMO each to his sons William and Robert and his daughters Anne Vaughan and Eliza- beth }lc' Ilquham, and t-50 per annum to his daughter Elizabeth during her .spinster- hood. The residue of his estate he left to his said children in equal shares. Death ot Mrs. J. Williams.—We regret to announce the death of Mrs. Esther Williams, wife of Mr. John Williams., bacon curer, Aiiil-street, which took place on Monday evening. Mrs. Williams, who was held in high esLeem, was born in 1846 at Abernaint Farm, Crugybar, Carmarthenshire. She was a daughter of the late lr. D. Williams, an old and respected tenant farmer on the Ed- vvinsrord Estate. She spent tho first twenty years of her lift at home, and then entered business, tirst at Hereford, and afterwards at Peiitlavdd, LlandUo, and Treforest. From the latter place she was married in April, 1879, and settled down at Aberayron. There she d"'f-'lt for twenty years, and earned the respect and esteem of a host of friends. In 1899, the family removed to Aberystwyth, having taken over the business of the Aber- ystwyth Bacon Curing Company. Here, by her cheery and genial disposition, she soon formed a larw circle of friends. She leaves a husband and four children to mourn her loss besides two sisters and a brother, the latter being Mr. Williams, of Manarafon, Mrs. Williams left home on Wednesday last for a drive to Talvbont. and though in the best of health and spirits when starting, .she was struck during the drive with paraivsis. from which she never recovered, and passed away peacefully at 5 o'clock on Monday even- ing. She was a faithful member of the Baker-street Independent Chapel, where her husband is a deacon. ihe interment will take place at the cemetry to-day (Thursday) afternoon at 3 o'clock. Death.—The death occurred on Good Fri- day, of Mr. John Cbearles, Pantycelyn, Trinity-road. Mr. Charles was the third surviving son of Mr. William Charles, Love- den Cottage. The family are originally from Carmarthen, deceased's grandfather having been lor many years in the employ of the Gogerddan family. The deceased was 71 years of age, and was by trade in the carpentry and building business. Having spent the early years of his business life in London, he for the next 30 years did all I the carpentry work for the late" Mr. Bonsall, at Fronfraith, and also a great deal for the Gogerddnn family. Trn years ago he was able to retire from business, and came to live from Brynbanadl, near Fronfraith, to Aber- ystwyth. A devout churchgoer, he had been for many years a superintendent of the St. Mary's Sunday School, and was a sidesman of that Church until the time of his death and last Sunday a vote of sympathy was parsed with the family in their affliction. He was known, not o-nly as a competent builder, but- also as a most straightforward builder, but- also as a most straightforward man, and the;e qualities combined, made him one of the most popular figures in the locality, the family receiving from far and near expressions of sympathy in their bereavement. He was married to Margaret, the oldest daughter of the late David Rees, of Dorghvyd Farm, who now survives Jim, by whom he had issue two sons and two daughters, one of his daughters being the headmistress of Cwmpadarn Council School. The funeral took place on Wednesday at the cemetery. Wedding.—On Tuesday,- a marriage was solemnised at Shiloh Chapel between Mr. John Jenkins, son of Mr .and Mrs. J. Jen- kins, Princess-street, and Miss M. E. Evans. Tan-y-reithyn, Buarth, third daughter of Mr and Mrs Ed. Evans. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. Owen Evans, Khassia. jbrotlier-iii-Iaw of the bride, and the Rev. ft. J. "Ree.~? 31.A., Tabernacle. The bride. who as given away by her father, was attired in a charming gcivn of white chiffon taffetas trimmed with Maltese lace and white velvet. She also wore a white picture hat and carried a beautiful bouquet of white roses, the gift of th? bridegroom. The bride was attended by her sisters (Miss Emily Evans and Miss Sophie Evans. B.A.), ■who wore grey velvet gowns, with kimon bodices over while lace blouses, and picture hats of "rev silk. Thev also carried bou- quets. the gift of the bridegroom. Mr. Edward Jenkins, brother of the bridegroom acted as best man. The bride and bride- groom are both well-known and respected in the town. Mr. Jenkins has lately re- turned to his native town after three years' residence in South Africa. Mrs. Jenkins was up to the time of her marriage nn assistant mistress at the Aberystwyth Coun- cil School. There was a large con-rega- tion ?t the chapel to show their apprecia- tion of the happy pair who were the recipi- ents of many beautiful and valuable pre- rents. After a recept; on at Tan-yr-eithyn ) the newly-married couple left for London en route for Folkestone and Pnrs. where the hojiovmoon will h" spent. Queen T?ev «••—Hi is operetta was per- formed fit the Pier Pavilion bv the Portland- street Juvenile Band of Hop". at their twenty-seventh annual entertainment-, on Easter Tuesday. The place was crowded, and the whole proceedings from beginning to end were a magnificent success. The Mayor (Mr. C. M. Williams) presided. The accompaniments were ably played by Mr. G. Stephen Evans, A.R.C.O., supported by an excellent orchestra under the skilled conductorship of Mr. Jack Edwards, while the stage arrangements had. been done in a creditable manner by Mrs. Lizzie Davies. I' Behind the scenes, the figure mostly respon- sible for tho brilliant wierformaiiecs Mr. Thomas, Northgate House Stores. A happy I feature of the proceedings was the sketch The Suffraaettes" (in character) by the elder girls of the Band of Hope, this being the first attempt., we believe, in Aberystwyth to reproduce the heroics of thai section of the fair sex on the stage. The programme was as follows:—Address by the Chairman; chorus, 'Our Pledge, The Band of Hope; selection by the Orchestra; recitation, •' Shrewsbury Disaster," Master M. Camp- bell; chorus The Children or the Drink," the Band of Hope; sketch, "A Case of Drunkenness before the Judge" (in char- acter); sketch "The Suffragettes," (in I character), Elder Girls of the Band of Hope; selection by the Orchestra. Part II.: 'Operetta, Queen Revel" characters, I Queen Revel, Miss Florrie Lloyd messenger, W. Edwarcs; Humpty-Dumpty, Charlie Campbell; Old Mother Hubbard, Miss Annie Campbell; Pretty Maid, Miss Pollie Camp- bell; Kind Sir, lr. Edward Campbell; Dame Trot, Miss S. A. Ellis; Jack and Jill, A. and B. Evans; Little Jack Horner, John David Jones; Bo-Peep; Miss Nellie Wil- liams Tom, David Edwards; Mary Quite Contrary, Miss Daisy Will; -ms; soldiers, Band of Hone Boys: Jack the Giant Killer, Mathew Campbell; Red Riding Hood, Katie Pickering; Dog, J. Boyer: Cat, Tom Pickering: Paee Boys, Stanley Evans and Glyn Rees. The wav the little ones went through their. respective pnrts reflected the greatest credit on themselves and on those who had instructed them. Little Folks at Play."—On Thursday evening the Tabernacle Blue Ribbon Choir, under the leadership of Mr. D. Griffiths, gave a performance of the three-part oper- etta, "Little Folks at Play" (Roddie), at the Coliseum. The Mayor (Councillor C. M. Williams, J.P-), presided. Prior to the operetta, solos were given by Miss Eunice Lewis, Great Darkgate-street, and Miss 01- wen Evans, Powell-street. The operetta introduced action, rainbow songs and bell exercise, and these were much appreciated. The limelight effects were shown to advant- age by Mr. Hugh Humphreys (electrician). Between intervals gramophone selections were given by Mr. William Edwards, Ends- leigh. Miss M. E. Jones. Chalybeate-street, proved herself an efficient accompanist. The stage manager was Mr. D. J. Lewis. Mill street. At the close a hearty vote of thanks was accorde 1 to the Chairman, on the pro- position of Capt. T. Doughton, J.P., sec- ona-ed by Mr. David Owen. St. Paul's Wesleyan Chapel.—-On Good Friday evening a social tea was held at the Schoolrooms to celebrate the Jubilee of the chapel. The Rev. Cadvan Davies presided, and there was a large gathering. After partaking of the good things provided a capital programme was gone through:— Songs were rendered by Mr. J. B. Cowley, London; Mr. T. D. Jenkins and Mr. J. W. Cowley. A recitation was given by Mr. M. H. Yeoman, London, a cornet solo ty Mr. W Hughes, and a mandoline solo, which was encored, by Miss Maria Doughton. In the course of a speech the Rev. J. M. Jones. said the chapel cost between £ 6;000 and £ 7.000, and the Rev. J. Cadvan Davies in the course of a speech referred to the gift of £ •50 which they had received from the late Miss Edwards, Portland-street, and to the faithfulness of the late Rev. William Mor- gan, Ecwyd House, and the congregation generally. He also stated that he had heard from the Chairman of the district that they would lend them £ 300 and pre- sent £ 100 towards the school building, which was recently erected. PETTY SESSIONS. The weekly Petty Sessions were held on Wednesday before the Mayor (Mr. C. M. Williams) in the chair, Mr. E. P. Wynne. and Mr. J. D. Perrott. Non-Maintenance. Non-Maintenance. Richard Davies, miner, Commercial Inn, Aberfan, Merthyr was charged by J. J. Hughes relieving officer for the Aberystwyth Board of Guardians, with refusing to pay £ 4 13s. arrears due for the maintenance of his father. Prosecutor said defendant was married, but had no children. His father was now dead.—An order was made to pay 10s. a month. Chimney on Fire. Llewellyn Richards, Hearts of Oak, Aber- ystwyth wac charged by Superintendent Jor.es with allowing his chimney to be on fire on the 17 th inst.—A fine of 2s. 6d. in- cluding costs was imposed. <> A Plea for Leniency. James Roberts, 3, Spring Gardens, Aber- ystwyth. window cleaner, when charged by Superintendent Jones with being drunk in Terrace-road on the 20th of this month. pleaded guilty, hut asked the Bench to deal leniently with him. this being his first time tf) apneir before them. This the masistrates did. defendant having to pay only the costs. and at the same time being bound over for i months. DEATH OF A PROMISING STTDKXT.. V»"e regret to announce the death of Mr. David John James, son of Mr. James, Cefn- coch, Glaspwll, near Machynlleth, which took place at a Sanatorium near Bristol on I Saturday last. Deceased who was only 21 years of age, was an old pupil of the Mach- ynlleth County School, where he distinguished himself greatly in his studies, and gave pro- I mise of 2. brilliant collegiate career. Two years ago he came to the University College, Aberystwyth, having been awarded on the result of examinations, three scholarships. namelv, the Commercial Travellers' Scholar- ship of £20, a Montgomery County Council scholarship of £15 and a Lord Rendel ex- hibition of €15. The hopes entertained of him were being fully realised at College, but, linforttitiatel v. his health broke down last Christmas. T'nder medical advice he pro- ceeded to the Sanatorium, and letters re- ceived from him up till quite recently seem- ed to show that he was making good pro- gress. The news of his death came as a great blow, not only to his family, but to a ) large ntynber of friends. Great sympathy is felt with the family, as the death of their brilliant son follows so soon after the death of another son; who passed away about six months aso. Th body was brought by train to Machynlleth on Tuesday morning, and the interment took place at tlie ceme- tery in the presence of the sorrowing family and a large gathering of relatives and friends. Mr. H. H. Mevler, M.A., the headmaster of I the County School, was also present. EASTERTIDE. Although the weather conditions were not all that could bs desired, Aberystwyth fared very well during the Easter holidays. There was a cold north-east wind blowing but none of the hail, -sleet, and snow re- ported from even some of the South coast watering places was ^experienced. Ihe in- flux of visitors was large, and compared favourably with that of any previous Easter- tide. Most of the houses on the "Front" were well filled and the large number of old students who have come up for Re-union helped to swell the number. Amongst the arrivals on Thursday were Lord Justice Vaughan Williams and Lady Williams, and Mr. Spencer Leigh Hughes, the well-known journ.dist, aflso came with his son to spend a few days at Devil's Bridge. Both railway companies had made ample arrangements for the extra traffic, and on Thursday 1\nt Saturday, the ordinary trains r were supplemented by sp-cials; most of which were heavily laden. Tho narrow gauge railway to Devil's Bridge was well patronised on Good Friday. The falls were not seen at their best, how- ever. as the volume of water coming down from the mountains is less than it has been for several months. The new paths which have been made about the falls open up some new bits of romantic scenery. Several parties of anglers spent an enjoyable day fishing ithe streams and pools above the falls, and some good catches were obtained. Touring by motor-car is evidently becom- ing more popular, as the number of such parties coming to the town was larger than ever before. One car in climbing Penglaise Hill caught fire, and was greatly damaged. The local places of interest, have b^en^Vell riatronised durng the holidays, and large "umberf. availed themselves of the cheap bookings on the Cambrian Railway to Borth, to Glandovev for Llvfnant Vqll-v. and to Machynlleth for Corris and TalylJvn There were a large number of pleasure if1 the town on TVster Monday, on I whiVh dav both the Cambrian and G'-eat Western Oompan-'es had cheap excursions from different places. On Saturday night » the Corporation band played selections of I music on the Marine-terrace, and will con- tinue to do so each evening this week. ABERYSTWYTH PUELIC PATHS. Sir,—Now that the season is approaching it would be well if the many public foot- paths adjoining the town were put in good order. Some of them sadly need attention. I ir.enticn, f-M instance, the path up Pendinas from Pcnuarke road. It is almost impossible to pass through one of the swing gates, owing to the large gap in the path underneath it. The path along the banks cf the Ystwyth also should be seen to. A stitch in tinir- now would save much labour and expense later en. What, by the way, has become of the Footpaths Socl-,c-tv ? Is it dead and gone? It i'; a long since we have heard any- thing of it. WALKER MILES. BLASTING OX THE VICARAGE FIELD. Sir,—Allow me a small space to draw at- tention to the dangerous method in which blasting operations are being carried out at the Vicarage Field. On Tuesday after- noon while taking a walk along Plascrug I was first of all startled by the, report of a loud explosion and then terrified to find a heavy shower of big stones falling all about me. There were many people about at the time a-nd several children, but no kind of warning seems to have been given. The stones must have been hurled a distance of 1200 to 2o0 yards, and had they struck any- one ^could have done gr<^at injury. It is to hoped that great, r care wili be exer- cised in future, and that some warning will be given when blasting is to take place.— Yours, etc., MATER. INEXPLICABLE INDIFFERENCE. Sir,—Only the well-informed know what a vast amount of support Aberystwyth loses every year for the want of a golf course. It is incredible that the Corporation of such a progressive town as Aberystwyth can be so indifferent to this matter. There are sixteea members on the Town Council, and, as fax as I know, not one of them does any- thing to try and secure such a valuable acquisition to the town, as a golf links would unquestionably be. Mr. Woodall pointed out in your -columns some time ago that Aberystwyth loses thousands of pounds annually through the want of a golf course, and I do not think he exaggerates in the least, judging by the way other watering places along the Coast and elsewhere are patronised by golfers. Although not a golfer myself, I believe the Corporation should make an effort to get a course. Those who are in a position to judge say there are 110 unsurmountable difficulties in the way. Perhaps it is the will onlv that is want- ing in order to find a wav. » RESIDENT. LLYFNANT VALLEY. Sir,—Allow me a short space to call at- tention to the dangerous condition of the I rustic bridge at Glaspwll Cascade. Those who are responsible for the bridge should have it removed altogether unless it can be repaired forthwith. Tbef woodwork is so rotten that it is impossible for the most cautious to tread upon it without risk to life or limb. To witness the sad havoc made at this de- lightful spot by the rain-storms of the past 19 winter is a very melancholy sight; but the damage done to the immediate surround- ings of the Cascade could be greatly mini- mired by the reconstruction of the rustic bridge and its approaches and the removal of the fallen trees. If those concerned are anxious to main- tain the popularity of this picturesque bit of scenery, they should see that this defect is remedied without delay. To invite people to visit the spot without doing so would bo to incur very grave responsibility. Trusting that a word to the wise will suffice. I remain, etc. A RAMBLER.
EASTER AT THE CHURCHES.
EASTER AT THE CHURCHES. ST. MICHAEL'S CHURCH. The Festival of the Resurrection ople-ned at St. Michael's with celebrations of the Holy Eucharist at 7 and 8 o'clock. The Rev. J. E. Lloyd celebrated at 7 and the Rev. J. J. Davies at 8. Mattins was sung at 11, the sermon being delivered by the Rev. J. E. Lloyd. The anthem, "Thsy have ,taken away my Lord (Stainer) was excellently rendered by the choir. The celebration which followed was fully choral, Henry Smart's service in F. being the setting em- ployed. The afternoon was devoted to a children's service at 3, and Litany at 4. At evensong the Choir sang "Christ is risen from the dead (Elvey), The preacher was the Rev Sidney Jones, Ystrad Meurig. At the close of the service "Te Deum was sung and, as usual, the organist played the Hallelujah Chorus." The floral decorations which had been entrusted to the ladies of the congregation were very striking and beautiful. Throughout the day large num- bers of worshippers attended, the collections being devoted to the St. Michael's building fund. HOLY TRINITY CHER OH. The Easter services at Holy Trinity Church during Holy week were held on Sunday, in the morning at eleven, and also in the evening, when ad- dresses were delivered tri the communicants. On Good Friday there was a morning ser- vice. with Holy Communion and sermon, which was well attended. The Sunday school children sang "The Story of the Cross," and, in the evening, after the service, the choir gave a rendering of Stamer's "Crucifixion," which was much appreciated by the large congregation. On Easter Day there were celebrations of the Holy Communion at 7 a.m.. at 8 a.m., and after the 11 a.m. morn- ing service, the number of communicants being unusually large. In the Jtiorning, the Vicar preached on the subject of the Resur- rection. This was followed by the third celebration of the Holy Communion, the number of communicants being again very large. In the afternoon there was a Litany service, and the Sunday School children were catechised on the subject of Easter. In the evening, at 6.30 p.m., there was evening prayer, Easter anthem, and sermon by the curate. Rev. Gwilym Smith. The church was crowded. he sacred edifice was decora- fed for the occassion by the following:— Pulpit: Mrs. Jenkin Jones, Mrs. Sheraton Mrs. Spencer, and Mis-, Lewis. Chancel: Miss Watkins, Miss Williams. Mrs. E. At- wood, Mrs. Roberts, Miss Price, Miss Golds- worthy, Nurse Brome, Miss Bromley, Mrs. Hughes, Misses Farrow and others. Font: Miss B. M. Williams, Miss Roberts, Miss Nokes, Miss Elsie Hughes, Misses Fear. Flowers were also sent by the following:— Mrs. H. Atwood. Miss Lucy Evans, Mrs. Farrow, Mrs. Lewis, Hazelwood: Misses Jones. Mr. Purton. Mrs. Herbert, Miss Dud- ley, Mrs. Brome, Miss Wight. Mrs. Pickard, Mrs. Roberts, and Mrs. Williams.
o LLANBADARN.
o LLANBADARN. Easter Sunday.—The Parish Church was beautifully and exquisitely decorated by the following:—The chancel by Miss Gwendo- line Morgan, of Nantcaerio; the pulpit by the Misses Tompson, of Fronheulog; the choir stalls by Mrs. N. Thomas, Vicarage, Miss Pattie Roberts, and Miss Lizzie A. Evans; and the font by the Lovesgrove gardeners. Flowers were supplied by Oapt. G. W. Cosens, of Bronpadarn, Mr. J. T. Morgan, Lady Evans. Misses Tompaon, Mrs. N. Thomas, Miss Pattie Roberts and Miss I Lizzie A. Evans. The work was considered very artistically done, and reflected great, credit on all concerned. There was an early celebration of the Holy Communion at g a.m.. also at 10 a.m., and 11.30 a.m., with services and sermons by the Rev. N. Thomas, R.D.. vicar, and the Rev D. D. Jones, B.A.. assistant curate. The congregations were fairly good, and the number of communicants was of the usual average. Mr. T. J. Cash- more occupied his usual place at the oKan, and the singing under the leadership of Mr! John Jenkins was hearty and good. The choir ceems to be increasing in strength. John Jenkins was hearty and good. The choir ceems to be increasing in strength. There was also a service at Comminscoch c M'ssion Room which was well attended. Easter Vestry.—This was held on taste-f Monday, when the R"v. N. Thomas, vicar, occupied the chair. Messrs. Robert Pate- man. Bronpadarn Cottage; John Thomas, Tanyfynwent; and Thomas) Thomas. Pwll- hobi. were appointed parish wardens, and the Vicar nominated Mr. Henry Bonsall J.P., ns hi- warden. The following were duly appointed as sidesmen :—Messss. L. Hopkins, Nanteos Lodge: John James Jen- kins, Padarn terrace; Richard Jones. Pros- pect-place and Edward E. Jones, Tany- fynwent. The three parochial lay-repre- sentatives. appointed were Messrs. Evan Lewis Jones, Cefnhendre; Evan Hughes, Brynamlwg; and Evan Simon, Post Office. The auditors of the, church accounts were re-elected, viz.. Messrs. Richard James Jen- kins, and W. P. Elwy Jones. New blood has been infused into the church council by th^fintroduction of Messrs. Hugh Oliver Hughes, Dorglwyd; Thomas Edwards. Com- minscoch; John Hamer, Pwllhobi; Richard Lewis, Factory; Thomas Richards Quebec- road; Thomas Benjamin, Pwllhobi; Evan Simon, Post Office: and Evan Griffith Tho- mas, PwUhobi-road. Sunday School Festival.—This was held at Capel Bangor Church on Easter Tuesday at 2 p.m. and 5 p.m. The Sunday schools of St. Mary, Aberystwyth. Penparcau, Llan- badarn Fawr, Comminscoch, Capel Bangor and Goginan took part in the proceedings. The Church was crowded, and the children acquitted themselves well. They were far and away better up in their work than the adults. At 2 p.m. the Rev. E. J. Davies, B.A., read prayers, and the Rev. D. D. Jones. B.A., officiated at o p.m. The cat- echiser was the Rev. T. D. Thomas, B.A., vicar of Llangorwen. Hymns from "Telyn y Llan" were sung very sweetly by tha children under the conductorship of Mr. J. C. Davies, choirmaster of St. Mary's. Aber- ystwyth. He also conducted the adult choirs, who sang lymns from H Yr Elmyn- iadur" and "Yr Arglwvdd yw fy Mugail." in excellent style, Mrs. Rees presided at the organ. Tea was supplied "at sixpence a head by Mr. Richard Lewis at the School- organ. Tea was supplied at sixpence a head by Mr. Richard Lewis at the School- room, and it was well patronised. Prizes were awarded by the Rural Dean on behalf of the committee to the candidates. who successfully passed their examinations. The blue ribbon this year w£nt to Penyparcau. Mr. John Richard Morris, Aberystwyth, was the only candidate for the prize in a written examination, and he was considered worthy of it. This littlo boy won the first prize open to children under ten years of age, Lydia Jones took the second, and! Lizzie Rees and Hugh Hughes Davies of Commins- coch, and M. Bradshaw, of Goginan won the third. John Jones, Hugh Hughes Dav- ies, and Lydia Jones all of Comminscoch won the three Bibles offered by the Vicar of Llanbadarn. Certificates were given to a large number for proficiency in religious knowledge after a. most careful and exacting examination by the Vicar of Llangorwen. The names of the successful ones will be published next week.
LLANILAR.
LLANILAR. Fire.—'About 2 o'clock 011 Sunday morn- I ing last, Mrs. Davies. Glanystwyth, noticed some flaring light outside the house, and thereupon called her husband who found that the barn was on fire. The other in- mates of the house having been roused, by dint of hard work in carrying water, suc- ceeded in preventing the fire from spread- ing to adjoining premises. The origin of the fire is unknown, but in all probability Mr. Davies and family believe it to be due to an accident and not to any act of in- cendiarism. When the son Wm. Rees Dav- ies, was returning from Llanilar at quarter to one that morning, about an hour pre- vious to the fire being seen, there were no evidences of anything being wrong. Ex- cept for a little straw there was nothing else in the barn. The top of the building was destroyed, the estimated damage being about £ 30, but. fortjuna-tely, tho loss is covered by insurance.
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"——— 4 Rumour and Gossip. I Lord Justice and Lady Vaughan Williams spent Easter at Aberystwyth. The Bishop of Liverpool and his family nr. staying at Bontddu, near Barmouth. Lord and Lady Rendel return this week > ÚlH Chines to 2; Clarendon-terrace, Brighton. ss °' Li.-burne, the Earl of Lisburne, and L<.dy Enid Vaughan are spending Easter at Crosswood Park. Colonel Prvce-Jones ha3 taken up his resi- dence at lowyn, Merionethshire, and has begun to study the Welsh language. i\jr Morris Davies, intends leaving Rugby at the c'1d of the year to take up residence at FfcsrhyJ^led, his old home in Cardi- ganshire. At the last meeting of the council of the Polo and Riding Pony Society, Mr. David Davies, M.P., was elected a member of the Society. A proposal that steps be .taken for bringing breeders and buyers together was referred to the editing committee. Mr. D. Emlyn Evans is preparing for publication a volume of hitherto unpublished work's by the late Mr. Richard Davies fMynyddog). The volume will contain come of his earlier writings, and compositions which he wrote during his last ilhaess. Mr. W. W. Greener. Barmouth, has pro- sented the Barmouth Isolation Committee with a free site for the erection of a hos- pital, on a spot not far from the town. The Committee have accented the s-te, and steps are now being taken to get a hospital built. The Rev- W. Griffith, who has been curate of the parish of Llandilo-Talybont for the last eighteen months, has accepted the chap- laincy of the Welsh Church cf St. Padai -i Holloway, London W. He is said to be a splendid preacher in English and WTelsh. Mrs. O. S. Denniss of Oswestry has been 1«id tip w'ith a serious illness for the past five weeks at her parents' home at High- goce, but we are pleaded to h-.ar that she L now much better, and has spent the, Easter holidays with Mr. C. S. Denniss in the soutli of England. sm, SAMUEL EVANS AND A JUDGSHIP. According to the" Pall Mall there is a nmollr that, owing to the of his health, the Lord Chancellor may think it well to resign his position after th present session of Parliament. If tii;i L should, unfortunately, be the case. he will retire amid the respectful regret of all that is best among his political friends and foes. Another rumour (says our contemporary) is that Sir Samuel Evans is to be the next judge, and is to be succeeded as Solicitor- General by Mr. Rufus Isaacs. FFAIR. BLODAU. Sir,-Manv of the fairs held in Wales dur- ing this time of year go by the name of Ffair Blodau (Flovrcr fairs). Are thr fairs so called simply because they are held at this season of the year when flowers make their appearance; or, are they survivals of obsolete customs, or floral fetes, of olden times? LORE GATHERER.
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-<> CARDIGAN. The River Scheme.—The steps adopted by the Town Council at its last meeting with regard to the river scheme has evoked much interest in the town, and public opinion seems to be in favour of the project; but the financial part of the question, the main principle involved, foreshadow s fear that it will never be carried out. An idea which some people have of the magnitude of such a scheme may be gathered from the report when it was stated that some members of the committee were only in favour of ex- pending from £12() to £ 150, whilst others favoured an expenditure of £ 5,00t\ The general tone which prevailed at the Council meeting affords sufficient proof that the scheme will never be carried out. The Council expressed their approval of a scheme for clearing the river and that was all. The financial part of the question was left to the committee who.se power in a matter of this kind is practically nil. Years of aeaamulation have made the river rather impracticable for navigation, and while the accumulation continues the scheme will be made more difficult. Mr. Ivor Evans tolu his fellow Councillors that the course of the river was altered by the diversion of the wind from S.W. to N.W. which also ran down the ill-fated Royal Charter." Mr. Evans was rather sanguine that the course of the river will, likewise, never be altered unless by nature itself. That, however, is a matter for experts. But the main ques- L tion which the Council should consider is: "does the trade of the port justify a heavy cxpenditure,?" Its present state pro-vide;* a reply in the negative, and here is food for statxsticisms which has been supplied us. Before the advent of the railway the import trade at the port was thus in 1878, number of vessels which arrived were 941, and ton- nage 30|,945 tons; in 1879, 854 vessels ar- rived, tonnage 26,648. and in 1880, 828 vessels and tonnage 28,058. The export trade was as follows :-1878. 198 vessels, j tonnage, 10,829, 1879, 150 vessels, tonnage. 8,976 j and in 1880, 163 vessels, tonnage 10,008. In 1905 the trade was thus :—Num- ber of vessels arrived 409, tonnage 20,398; in 1906, 290 vessels, tonnage 14.115, in 1907, 139 vessels, tonnage 6553. The exports were in 1905, 407 vessels, tonnage 20,466. in 1906, 244 vessels, tonage 1293, and in 1907, 12;") vessels, tonnage, 5,678. The traffic at the railway station is sufficient evidence in it- self of the popularity of railway communi- cation over sea, whilst commerce in itself has brought such av change of late years, totally in favour of the railway. The river scheme is a perplexed question which de- I mands serious consideration. Sassiwn at Kilgerran.—This week the quarterly meeting of the Calvinistic Metho- dists of South Wales are being held at Kil- gerran. A very large number of ministers have awived, and Cardiganshire is repre- sented «s follows:—(South).—Revs. Morgan Evans. Tregaron Rhys Morgan, Dew i Brefi T. LI. Roderick, Lampeter; Messrs. T. Jones, Blaencefn; J. Davies, Blaenanerch; E. T. Thomas, Llechryd. (North).—Revs. J. Bowen, Rhydfendigaid; Maurice Griffiths, M.A., Aberystwyth; J. Joel. Rhydyfelin: Messrs. J. Jones, Capel Seion; D. Jenkllls, I Mus. Bac., Aberystwyth: R. Phillips, Talybont.
ME. W. T. STEAD OK BBAZU.
ME. W. T. STEAD OK BBAZU. I Brazil is the largest self-governed State in tJiø world. It k larger than the United States mtoat Alaska, and tlian Canada minus the AzeW wilderness. You could stow all Europe rniniM Russia within its frontiers, and the same t^ing an be said of tho British Indian Empire. Brazil is the mo-t beautiful of ail lands. Rio harbour is the noblest gem in the coronet of beauty which the world wears upon her brow. The Amazon is the most beautiful of all rivers, and its area contains the most diversified illustrations of tJi? sublime and beautiful in natural scenery than can he found anywhere on the world's sur- face. i is almost the only tropical country where white men can live and thrive and multi- ply- It i- practically empty waiting for the ferti- lising- flood of the overflow of other lands. It is n vast trea?,urc-houhe of minerals-gold and dia- mond. Everything that the world wants it possesses in vast and exuberant profusion, and aa yet its surface has but been ccratched. fi
» 1 CORAL FOR LUCK.
» CORAL FOR LUCK. In Poland, every woman, whether princess or peasant, wears round her neck several rows of --oral beads. These are supposed to bring her luck, and she is never without them. Should the occasion occur for a grande dame to wear pearls or diamonds instead, she carries her coral necklace in her pocket, so that the harm shall not be dispelled.
" I THE COMPOSITOR'S "SRIDK;"
I THE COMPOSITOR'S "SRIDK;" A stick" is the name loosely apphfed to the metal frame a compositor holds in his left hand while he packs type into it wKth his right. It consists of a flat iron plane measuring about eight inches by two, and this at one end pon- tains the ridge or head." about five-eighthes of an inch in height. Parallel with this is a slide of the same height, which runs along in much the same way as the heel-piece on a dioemaker's size-stick. Along the base runs a flange with a set of screw-holes for adjustment, and when the slide is adjusted and fixed at the proper width of column, the operator ranges his types, face up- wards, along this flange from leit to right. When he reaches the end of a line he "justifies" or separates the words with dummy types or "spaces," and this due co-ordination of inter- vals, like the analysis of end-word^ and general freedom from errors, is one ot the marks of "clean" or good typography. The next line is. set above it, ^and so on, to the end of the stick."
ARTISTIC NATIOXAL DRESS.
ARTISTIC NATIOXAL DRESS. Very picturesque is the national dress worn' by the women of different countries. One of the most artistic costumes is that adopted by the Roumanian. It consists of a white linen sleeveless garment, thickly embroidered in arabesques in bright red, blue, orange, and black silks, and a band of similar embroidery encircles the waist, from which streamers of coloured ribbons fall in a cascade. The hair is braided in four loose plaits, and the feet am encased in crimson kid slippers.
0 CUTTING A BIG DIAMOND.
0 CUTTING A BIG DIAMOND. As not everybody is familiar with the opera- tion of diamond cutting, a description of the- operation may be of interest. This is how the Koh-i-Noor was treated: In a copper vessel or cup, called the dop, is melted a quantity of solder, in which the diamond is imbedded, ex- cept the salient angle intended to be polished. The scaife is next brought i:ito operation. This is a wheel horizontally revolving in the centre of the table, at a velocity of upwards of 2000 re- volutions per minute. The diamond is brouirnt in contact by means of forceps fixed to the tahle: and steadied by the pressure of leaden weights. The rapidly revolving wheel is kept, continually supplied with diamond du:<t. the only known- medium for diamond cutting. The intense heat which is generated by friction, which if not guarded against would speedily melt the metal bed in which the stone is depor-ited, requires tJ.at the jewel shou!d be frequently cooled in a pan of tepid water. Thus it will be seen that there is no- royal road to perfection, even for the finest of jewels.
« WHERE CENTENARIANS ARE COMMON.
« WHERE CENTENARIANS ARE COMMON. In the German empire, with a population of 55,000,000, there are only seventy-eight persons who are more than 100 years old. In France, with a population of less than 40,000.000, there are 213 persons who have passed their 100th birthday. Switzerland has no centenarian. Spain, with a population of about 18,000,000. hae 410. Servia has 573 persons who are more than 100 years of age, while Roumania has 1,084, and Bulgaria 3,833. Bulgaria holds the record for old age, having a centenarian for every 100 of, its inhabitants. t
f A FLAG OF DEATH.
A FLAG OF DEATH. An epidemic of plague at Odessa, which lasted more than a year, had a most remarkable origin, being due to a fatal flag. An Austrian vessel ar- rived from Odessa bringing one of the crew who had died during the voyage. The sailor was duly interred i the Catholic cemetery at the port, and, at the funeral, tho Austrian flag was carried by two seamen. On their way back to the vessel the men entered a great number of public-houses, and laid down the flag while drinking. A very short time afterwards the sailors who had carried the flag died. and before long it was found that people were ill in all the houses where the men had called with the t'atsd flag. Soon tho plague spread itself through ( ..ossa, filling all with terror, and claiming a frightful toll. There is no doubt that the flag- contained the plague bacilli in the folds, and so spread the disease.
♦ WESTERNISING BURMAH.
♦ WESTERNISING BURMAH. Burmah under British rule is shewn to have marvellously developed in the suppression of crime, in the development of trade. and in the increase of richcs. But it is said to be a question whether the Burmese are happier for our sway The old contented poverty and simplicity of life are giving way to the Western pursuit of riches. I The monks are dwindling in number. The pure Buddhism of Burmah is being abandoned. Flesh- eating and other Western habits have been intro- duced. The old communities are breaking up, and the women, who have always been equals of men, are shewing keener business instincts than the men.
4 OUR MORAL DEBT TO THE HORSE.
4 OUR MORAL DEBT TO THE HORSE. The horse was connected with the ideals no leas than with the realities of the phase in human history that was called after him—the age of chivalry. The mental consequences of the partnership between man and that noble beast were not lees far reaching than the physical. There are a hundred types of human character, some of them of the highest, in the making of which the horse counts for nothing, but this type, this figure of the very perfect gentle knight, cannot be imagined in a horseless world. We hear of what man taught animals, but lees of what animals taught man. In the unity of emotion between horse and rider something is exchanged. Even the epithets which it is natu- ral to apply to the knightly hero, one and all fit his steed. Preservation 01 Wood. Sir Rilph Moor, K.C.M.G., who haS made a special investigation of the Farrell processes, con. tributes to Pllge's Jfagazine an article on the pre- servation of wood from fire and decay. The inventor, Mr. J. M. Fi-.rrill,of Philadelphia, has devoted many years to this problem, and his inventions earned for him the EllieU-Cresson Gold Medal of the Franklin Institute. The problem, says Sir Ralph Moor, also involved the discovery of a transparent enamel for Sard and fine woods in interior work. It compelled lie discovery of means of application to woods .-■ovcred with old paints and old varnish, the ability to absorb and receive on its surface lead or zinc paints when required, and, finally, the moans of incorporation of all shades of colouring in the massed enamel in such a manner as to be proof against wear of weather exposure, and by such incorporation to preserve indefinitely the original freshness and brightness of the colouring matter. The "filler" and "surface coating" arrived at by Mr. Ferrell bive fully met all these points, a single application of the formet penetrat- ing below the surface of oak one quarter of an inch. Subsequent coatings of the latter make a chemical union with the former, thus creating an actual bond, and practical test has shewn that they can be made the vehicle for any colouring matter required. Experiment has further shewn that they can be employed either under or over other paints and varnish with equal efficacy. The results of the foregoing treatments, either of timber for future use or of timber in existing structures, have been shewn to produce unquestionable non-inflammability. Colour Change in Animals. The Natural History Museum at South Kensington presents some very interesting examples of animal and bird adaptation to environment. Certain of these retain but one colour all the year round. while others are liable to change to suit external circumstances. This change has engaged the atten- tion of zoologists for ages, and especially that phase of it which may be termed the winter whitening of animals. In this there is undoubtedly a deep physiological significance, despite the fact of its being so imperfectly understood by the majority of those who evince any interest in the matter. Now, when it is realised that many northern mammals and birds not of the winter whitening category are lighter in winter than in summer, one goes for ex planation of the cause to physical characteristics. Then it is found that parts of the body are whitest where peripheral fat is in greatest abundance. Thus, the belly and the rump, where fat begins to accumu- late first, is the first part to whiten in winter. Furthermore, there is, in mammals, a definite sequonce in which the various parts of the body change colour. Fat accumulation is indicative of' deficient oxidisation and of sluggish metabolism,, and accordingly the process is one of atrophy. When the cold of winter makes itself more or less keenly felt, atrophy extends to the hairs. Their pigment is then removed, commencing with those parts where the peripheral fat is in greatest pro- fusion. The coldest climates render this change of coat entire, while the more temperate ones bring, about a change in those parts only where fat it. thickest. These fats apply broadly to birds and: mammals, but the most notable examples are the hare and stoat, whose change to white when imow. lies on go ground is well known to all.. --=- -c-- t"
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LAMPETER Cantata.—The St. Peter's Church choir gave a splendid rendering of "The Cruci- fixion on Good Friday evening, and the piece was highly appreciated by the large congregation. Cookery Demonstrations.—A series of cookery lectures and demonstrations are being given this week at ths Memorial Hall by Miss Violet Ashton, a representative of the firm of Brown and Poison of Paisley flour fame. The lectures, so far, have been well attended. Mr. Thompson's Wedding.—Mr. A. H. J. Thompson, agent +o the Peterwell estate, was on Wednesday (yesterday) married to Miss Baker, of Tenoury near Bristol. Mr. Thompson has been the recipient of many presents among which was a cabinet desk the gift of the employees of the estate. A fuller report will be given next week. Shooting Match.—On Easter Monday a clay pigeon shooting match took place at Ram. Mr. D. Robert Jones, J.P., Llwyn- groes was president; Messrs, W. J. Wil- liams, Henfaes House, T. Owen, Station- terrace; R. M. Davjes. Myrtle H:ll and Sergt.-Major Baldwin, vice-presidents Mr. M. A. Thomas, Brynmanalog, chairman of committee, and Mr. B. T. Lewis, Talfedw, secretary. In the champion class, Mr. J. Evans, Nantygelly Villa, secured first prize, and Mr. J. Jones, Penybont, LJanwneri, second. Marriage.—At Pencarreg Parish Church on Wednesday (yesterday), the marriage was solemnised between Mr. Robert Simon Jones, postman, and Miss Sarah Evans, Blaenblodau. The bride, who was given away by her brother, Mr. David Evans of Porth, was attended by Miss M.A. Jones, sister of the bridegroom as bridesmaid. Mr J. S. Jones, acted as best man, whilst Mr. Evan S. Jones was also included in the wedding party. The Rev. J. D. Lewis officiated. COUNTY COURT. On Wednesday, before his Honour Judge Bishop. Richards v. Evans.—Timothy Richards, Ardwyn, Lampeter claimed from D. and Evan Evans of Esger, living at Rhydey- mere, father and son, the sum of £ 3 10s. for goods sold. Mr. W. J. Wallis Jones, Pen- cader., appeared for the defendant Evan Evans. He had paid the sum of tl 3s. Gd. into Court in payment of goods bought by him and said the other goods were for his father. His father had been sold up, and he (the son) had bought everything. Father and son gave evidence denying the plaintiff's contention that the goods were sold to the son. His Honour gave judgment against the father only for 91 18s., and gave judg- ment for the son' for the amount paid him into Court, but without costs. Rees v. Evans.—The same defendants were sued by Mr. D. I. Rees, auctioneer, to re- cover the sum of E16 14s. for goods bought at sales. Mr. Daniel Watkins was for the plaintiff and Mr. Wallis Jones for the de- fendant. Evan Evans. The same defence was raised in this case. Mr. Watkins con- tended that father and son were partners, and that both had had the benefit of the goods, which were still on the same farm although they were supposed to have been sold to the son.—Judgment was given against the father only, but without costs. Evans v. Evans.—This case in which Mr. Wallis Jones appeared for the plaintiff, and Mr. D. Watkins for the defendant was ad- journed on the application of Plaintiff's solicitor. Tithe Case—Mr. J. H. Evans, solicitor, Newcastle Emlvn. was sued by Mr. Daniel Watkins, solicitor, Lampeter, as agent for the tithe owners of Pencarreg Parish for £ 2 19s. 4d, one year's tithes due on Blaen- carreg Farm. Mr. D. Roy Evans,, solicitor. Newcastle Emlyn, defended. He contended that the claim was barred by a statute of limitations, no tithe having been paid by Mr. Rvan". Mr. Watkins brought evidence to show that the tithes had been regularly paid hy the tenant up to 1906.—Judgment was given for the applicant.
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aberayFon. BOARD OF GUARDIANS. The annual meeting of the Board was held I on Wednesday (yesterday) presided over by the IlV. D. M. Davies, .l\ew Quay. Statistics. Out-door relief administered during the past fortnight pere Ifr, A. L. Thomftb £ 10 10s. to V34 caupen; ] zC39 8s. to 120 paupers. Number of inmates in the houso 19, last year corresponding] period 19. During the fortnight 93 Yag- rants were relieved as compared, with (35 relieved orrespond in, peririd Irtst year. At j the lodging house 20 were boarded. The Rates. The Clerk (Mr. B. C. Jones) announced that the calls for the next half-year had been made, and there would be an increase of 2d. in the £ in the highway, in fact he ought to have increased it by 4d. as they had only jE47 at the bank at the end of the half-year to meet a cheque amounting C147. The calls would not be issued until the next meeting, and there might be four or six weeks before they would be paid into the bank. Under those circumstance Ihe re- duced the Poor rate by 2d.. and as the county rate had also increased by Id. he took another penny off the poor-rate with the object of having the rates to correspond with those of last year, thus the county- V rate for the next year would be 9d. in the £ The tendency as regards highway, waii to increase, and he hoped that tne expendi- ture during the summer months would be so low as to admit of a good balance being accumulated. The highway rate would, therefore, be 10d., poor-rate, 7d.; and the county; rate 9d. Delegates to be Feted. The Secretary of the South Wales Poor Law Association wrote stating that Lord Dynevor intended to invite the delegates attending the conference at Llandilo on May 6th to luncheon, and he desired to know how many delegates would attend. The question of appointing delegates was again discussed, and the chairman, together with Mr. J. W. Davies, Cryngoed, was ap- pointed. 4. Inspector's Comments. In the Visitors' Book Mr. H. It. Williams, the Local Government Board Inspector, wrote thus:—"I inspected the workhouse to-day, and found that all the inmates are well-cared for; at any rate as far as it is possible to do so under the very unfavour- able conditions existing here. The beds and bedding were clean, the food good. I am of opinion that it would be possible to select a suitable, but much less expensive diet for the inmates from the various diets embodied in the dietaries order. I would suggest that the master and medical officer and clerk should consider this matter and re- port to the Board. The workhouse, is al- together inadequate for the needs of the X mon, and soon 'it will be necessary to con- sider the whole question and to decide whether to abandon this site altogether and build elsewhere or to rebuild on the present site. The report of the Royal CCommission on the Poor Laws may be expected towards the end of this year, until then perhaps the matter may be delayed. I would, how- ever refer the Guardians to the report of the Medical Officer of the Workhouse dated 10th April, 1906. Something should be done at once to improve the sanitary ar- rangements." On the motion of Mr. J. C. Jones sec- onded by Mr. Jenkin Davies, it was agreed that the question of re-adjusting the diet- ary table be referred to the medical officer. clerk and master.—Mr. James remarked that it would be impossible to change the dietary table without changing the alet.- Referring to the note with regard to the question of appointing a nurse, Mr. Saunders Davies said he was strongly in favour of appointing a nurse as she may be not only of a great service ,but might impart much educational knowledge in the district.—-Mr J. C. Jones proposed that the question of sanitary arrangements be referred to a committee, and Mr. Saunders Davies hav- ing seconded, this was agreed to, the com- mittee appointed being Messrs. Edward Williams, Edward Jones, and D. S. Davies. — Ihe Chairman said it was a shame that a district nurse had not been appointed for the New Quay and Aberayron districts. When anyone suffered from an infectious disease the patients had generally to attend to their own cases. -ttion. Dr. Davies' Application. The Board next discussed the application made by Dr. Davies, Tanyfron Villa for an increase of salary. The Clerk stated that the sums received by Dr. Davies during the year in salary were as follows:—District Medical Officer. £ 40; fees (attending footer children and lunatics), £ 6 17s. 6d.; work- house medical officer, £ 5; fees as public vaccinator, k37 Is 6d. total zC88 19s. The salaries of Dr. James were submitted as comparison, and were as follows:—District Medical Officer, £ 40; fees (attending foster children and lunatics), zC23 3s.; public vac- cinator, t43 13s., total zEI06 16s.- Mr. Jones, Cribyn, pointed out that Dr. James also received t20 as medical officer of health which was also connected with the Union. -The Chairman said they must bear in mind that Dr. Davies had paid 156 visits to the house during the year and was only paid C,5 the same as when he was appointed, where there was only one or two which Dr. Davies said as hardly enough to pay for drugs. They must remember that the in- mates were not healthy. but persons who required constant attendance, and it was a shame that Dr. Davies should have been allowed to do this work for so long without proper remuneration.—Mr. D. James under- stood that the nominal fee in the five Unions were low, and he uggested that they should get a list of fees paid in other Unions. Mr. J. W. Davies said they must bear in mind that they were representatives of the ratepayers, and he proposed that the fee as workhouse medical officer be raised to £10. —Mr. Ed. Jones seconded.—Mrs. Griffiths proposed that the fee be increased to £ 25, and Mrs. Jones (Llanon) seconded.— There was another proposal made by Mr. Ed. Jones and Mr. Jas. Williams, supported by Mr. Saunders Davies that it be raised to £ 15.—After voting, the Board eventually agreed to raise it to £1;3. Appointment of Officers. The retiring chairman, the Rev. D. M. Davies, on vacating the chair cordially thanked the members for the support and sympathy they had extended him during his year of office. When lie accepted the chair- manship he was simply a novice, but since accepting it he had a great insight into the work which was very educative in all its aspects. He hoped that they would extend the same sympathy and support to his suc- cessor. 'Mr. J. Davies, Cryngoed, in proposing a vote of thanks to Mr. Davies, and said he had seen many chairmen from Captain Vaughan downwards, but none who contributed to give a fairer hearing to all members in general.—The Rev. S. Jones in seconding, said he had known Mr. Davies f?r SoV,eu ^"ears> having served together on the School Board and local managers, and was his bosom friend. He had conducted the business extremely well, for his lidart was in its proper place.—Mr. J. C. Jones supported, and he also paid Mr. Davies a ugh tribute.— Having acknowledged, the Key. D. M. Davies then proposed the ap- pointment of Mr. Watkin Jones, Llanarth, as chairman, and Mr. J. W7. Davie.s, sec- onded. This was carried unanimously.— ,v Mr. J. C. Jones referring to the vice-chair- manship, said that the members of the Llan- santfread district were accused of being always honoured with these appointments, and in order to be level he proposed Mr. Eel. Williams of Clogfryn as vice-chairman —Mr Williams decl.ined.—Mr. D. S. Davies proposed Mr. Evans, of Oaerwedros, and Mr. Jenkin Davies seconded. -There was another proposal by Mr. J. W. Davies in favour of the Rev. Stephen Jones, and on a vote, the Rev. S. Jones was elected to the vice-chair. RURAL DISTRICT COUNCIL. On the motion of Mr. J. C. Jones, sec- onded by Mr. D. James, Mr. Jenkin Davies, of Llandyssilio, was unanimously elected cliairman.-It was agreed on the motion of Mrs. Jones, Llanon. seconded by Mr. Ed. Jones that Mr. Evans, Caerwedros be ap- pointed vice-chairman. Assessment Committee. Messrs. E. Morgan, Llanon and Daniel James. Llanbadarn were appointed chair- man and vice-chairman respectively.
NEWCASTLE EMLYN
NEWCASTLE EMLYN Appointment. The Carmarthenshire Education Committee has appointed DT. Lloyd to inspect the children attending the elementary schools of the district as en- acted by the Education Act,
Death or Sir ftenrp Ca«ipbeig=Ba«Renna$?.
Death or Sir ftenrp Ca«ipbeig=Ba«Renna$?. The Ex-Premier Passes Away We deeply regret to annonnce the drat!: of Sir Henry CVuiipbell-I>an:ei-man, the ex- Premier, which took place after a prolongH1 illness on Wedre,day roomi! g at No. 10, Dowoinor Street. Although the medical re- port issued on Tuesday recorded 110 change in the condition of t),e patient, and that enquiries made in the evening elicited the information that he had, 011 the whole, had a comfortable day, Sir Henry passed peacefully away at 9.15 oa Wednesday morn- ing. The deceased Statesman was in the 72nd year of his age; and had been in Par- liament for oveT forty year?.