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THE LAMPETER-LL ANDILO RAILWAY
THE LAMPETER-LL ANDILO RAILWAY Ratepayers' Meeting at Lampeter DESCRIBED AS A FARCE. A public meeting convened by the Mayor (Alderman Timothy Richards), lor the pur- pose of obtaining the opinion of the rate- payers as to the propriety of the Town Council voting £1,500 by way of loan to- wards the construction of the proposed scheme of light railway between Lampeter and Llandilo, was held at the Memorial Hall on Monday evening. Intense interest was taken in the proceedings, and the at- tendance of ratepayers was over 200. Since .the initiation of this scheme, public opinion seems to be very much divided, one section arguing that it would be the making of the town, whilst another section argues that it would be detrimental to the interests of the district generally. In view of such state of things the Council, acting upon a pro- position made by Alderman William Davies (manciple), very properly sought the opinion of the ratepayers. But Monday's proceed- ings, unfortunately, have only landed the Council in the same predicament, for the voting, legally speaking, did not reach the requisite majority. It is evident, therefore, that the Council will be. compelled to de- mand a plebiscite before they can possibly arrive at a satisfactory decision. The ques- tion is an important one; and, so far no arguments have been produced that the scheme, if carried out, will intefere with the progress of the district. On the contrary, the arguments are overwhelming in its fav- our. The Mayor, in opening the proceedings, stated, that they had assembled to consider whether the Town Council should advance £ 1,500 towards the Llandilo railway. Three years ago a deputation waited upon the Council and they then promised the amount. He had received a telegram from Mr. Drum- mond, which read as follows:—"Trust Lam- peter will adhere to its promise or anyhow postpone any adverse vote to-night till hear- ing from promoters who will attend any ad- journed meeting invited to, and will ex- plain position, otherwise scheme may be in peril." The Mayor then invited discussion. Dr. E. H. Griffiths rose to propose "that this meeting of the ratepayers of Lampeter strongly recommend the town Council to give its support to the railway, as an under- taking calculated to promote the prosperity toth of Lampeter and the district gener- ally." Dr. Griffiths said that they were agreed on two points, viz., the prosperity of the town was dear to all of them, and also not one of them c'ared to pay high rates un- less he had some equivalent in return. When he looked around he could claim that there were not many present who paid more in rates than he did, and he was willing to contribute towards the railway, because he firmly believed it would lead to prosperity, and that he would share in it. He would have to trouble them with som !figures, which were official, some of them supplied by the Town Clerk, and others by the rate collector^ The present debt of the Borough was L2,700 odd, and they could borrow an- other £ 9,400. That sum did not include the £ 1,000 they had advanced on loan towards the Aberayron Railway, nor the sum of money which they were asked to vote to- wards the Llandilo railway. If they .ad- vanced the money, the sum would have to be borrowed. The longest term of years over which the money could be borrowed could be spread was 40 years. Assuming they ) borrowed at 3j per cent., the sum of money I contributed would be £ 70 a year. A penny rate would produce £28, so if they lent the £1,500, their rates would have to be risen 2^d. in the jE. He had gone carefully over the rate-book to see how it would touch the working man. The average rateable value of the working man's houses was £ 5, eo that ,each would have to pay Is. Old. a year. It had been said that the rates pressed heavily. He found that the average arrears of rates for the last three years had only been £23, and that redounded to the credit of the town. Some said that the railway would be made in sections, 'but he had a letter from Mr. Drummond, saying that such was not a fact and that if made, it would. be built right up to Lampeter. Another argu- ment against advancing the loan was that ,there were improvements which were neces- sary, and which they could not afford. He would like to point out that in less than five years they would have paid for the first waterworks; in less than seven years for the' pavement scheme; and in ten years for the second pavement sciheme. The motiom to contribute the amount was passed two years ago. Was the Borough poorer since then ? The Borough had made in principal and in- terest L700 sinee, and when that resolution was passed they thought they were going to pay £ 1,500 towards the Aberayron Railway, but they had only paid £ 1,000. Was not that railway a benefit to the Town? Why, one man had already taken a house in the ,town, there were about 30 navvies there, and one man was making 35s. a week from lodgers, while an old lady had told him she ilad made -23, If the railway came, many of them could visit their relations and friends in the country, while many workmen employed in the country could come home easier. Many people goingi to the Wells -m,-omM save more in railway fares than they wotficl in contributing. Their only asset now in Lampeter was the College, and they "should strive to make the town a residential piace. They cou not do that without 'means of communication. He believed that they now had their opportunity, and there were many places that would be glad of it. He advised them to take hold of it and not allow it to co. He had hitherto appealed to a base motive that wa, to pelf. He would I appeal to something higher. He had read the account of a good sermon which was de- livered by the Mayor's Chaplain. He had ê8aid that the protection of a city lies not I in the strength of its walls, but in its char- acter- They had made a promise of this advance and what iof tkiielr character if they went behind the promise they had made? The speaker finished up with an eloquent appeal to the townspeople to pre- serve their good name, and advance the amount which they had once promised to- wards the railway. Dr. Walker, St. David's College, said he had great pleasure in seconding the motion, As a good many of them knew, he had taken I some small part in the promotion of the proposed railway, and he held that the construction of it would tend towards the prosperity of the town. He thought that if an obstruction was put in its way now it would be a great mistake in the interest of .the community. He had heard arguments advanced by persons whom he respected, and he oomesscd he was shaken. However, on examining the facts, he was convinced that those arguments were based on mis- takes. They had been exposed by Dr. Grif- fiths-' From the figures grWby him, they .could see that the financial reserve was not only sufficient, but ample. The amount .would not be an unproductive expenditure, but one which would tear interest. From .the figures given, which took the worse view, they would have to pay Is. Od. a year for this railway, but that was on the supposi- tion that it would not pay debenture in- terest He thought that after an interval for construction it would not be extravagant to expect it would pay on its debentures, as the Manchester and Milford Railway had done. If so, they would not then have to pay a half-penny. Another argument was that this railway stodd on a different foot- ing to the other. It brtmght them into connection with markets more powerful than theirs. The produce would go there and Lampeter market would sink. He said that if that was true it would not outweigh the other side. They would have better con- nection with the coal fields and lime kilns. Every farmer on the line would be more •prosperous, and if tVy were prosperous, a fair proportion would be spent in the shops and with the tradespeople of Lampeter. SUPPcGing Is. 0-jd. to 1I() out of the working man's nocket, and nwre from those who are more hcavilv rated, it wciild be a wise ex- penditure of public money. A strong argu- meiit ik-as that owing to the position of Lam- peter. being on the junction of the two lines it was taxed tli-if-P over by contributing to- wards the two lines. That was a strong point, but he advised them t" sink that consideration. He thought there wps a make-weight the other side, and he advised them to bear it. It could be a matter for railway on account of it. Mr. J. Joshua Davies next spoko. Illl said someone had asked him when coming to the meeting what was the reason there was more bother with the Llandilo railway than the Aberayron one. When the Aber- ayron railway came on it did not come be- fore the public with this sort of fuss. There was no doubt in his mind that Lairpctei- stood no chance for progress unless it had more railways. Lampeter would not be what it was to-day but for the railway, and he was of opinion that they should let mat- ters of this sort to their larger tradesmen. The rates paid by his class (working class) were not sufficient to oppose SLI.11 a ~clieme. He was prepared to pay the Is. Otd. in order to get it. (Hear, hear). He understood that it was only P,1,000 that was applied for, the same as the Aberayron railway. Would not ZCI,000 suffice. e The Rev. J. Rowlands (W.), who followed,' said that though but a comparative stranger to the town, he was not blind to the fact that great results might accrue from the scheme. He maintainedl that the advant- ages of the Aberayron railway would be no- thing without the extension to Llandilo. To him the line to Llandilo was going to be more than they had anticipated. it was going to do something more than they had realised; it would open up an immense coun- try, and would bring the town into closer contact with the outside Avorld. He thought Lampeter would be his place of retirement. (Applause). He liked the country and its people, and he would like to see the line an established fact. He was glad to observe that they laid such stress on the working man, and though the town had made good progress there was still room for better workmen's dwellings at more moderate rents In conclusion, Mr. Rowlands, said he would be glad to pay his quota towards the scheme. Mr. Roderick Evans, J.P., speaking in favour of the resolution, hoped they would not be too narrow-minded in deciding the question. They must bear in mind that they were simply following the footsteps of others, and were now only enjoying the bene- fits of their labours. Dealing with the fin- ancial part, Mr. Evans went on to explain lucidly in Welsh the meaning of ordinary preference and debenture shares. The latter he said were the same as a mortgage. By granting the money by way of debentures they were absolutely certain of their re- turn, the same ae Mr. Barrow with the Man- chester and Milford RailAvav. He remem- bered the first talk about the Manchester and Milford Railway, when every farmer said it would ruin the country; but, as they saw, it had proved otherwise. By helping a railway to Llandilo, they were bound to benefit themselves in the end. He firmly believed that Lampeter would become one of the best centres in South Wales if they got this railway. It had been their sole desire to get a railway through this part, and by its construction there would be com- petition if the London and North Western worked it, and as they well knew, competi- tion was healthy. They would stand in their own light if they opposed it. They would be more centralized, and lie main- tained that Lampeter would become like Shrewsbury. He did not think they would lose a penny, for even the Manchester and Milford paid its debentures. Councillor Lewis Jones rose to oppose the motion. He said he was glad to see the meeting open to the public. He believed he had clearly spoken on this topic at the Coun- cil meetings, and, therefore, they were aware of his views. He was glad to see so many present, but at the same time deplored the lack of enthusiasm displayed in ventila- ting opinions. They had had a public meet- ing in respect of the Aberayron railway, but in regard to. this scheme they had not had one. As he had already said, he regretted the lack of enthusiasm, and he feared that this meeting was a sort of a whipper up which one particular side had pressed upon its supporters to attend. If the other side was in the minority that evening he ven- tured to state that in time to come he would see that things would be more fairly ar- ranged-though they might not spring from a proper source. They would regret this meeting when the shoe began to pinch and the rates began to press. How was this meeting organised The Town Clerk had a letter from Mr. Drummond, and at the meeting of the Council everyone decided that it would be impossible to bear the bur- den, but in order to acquiesce to Mr. Drum- mond's wishes they agreed to call a meeting of the ratepayers. The letter asked the Council also to meet a deputation. Mr. Drummond came and he met them, and one thing which impressed him was that Mr. Drummkmd seemed to realise their financial position better than some members of the Council. Mr. Drummond asked them if they could not vote any sum, EI,000, or a zC,500, and in order not to throw any cold water on the project, they promised to consider the matter. He (Mr. Jones) wished them to understand that he did not in the least desire to throw any cold water. (Hear, hear). Some members of the deputation prophesied great, things—that the hills would be levelled and the valleys croAvded with villas, etc. They portrayed Lampeter much the same as the followers of William Penn did Pensylvania. Dr. Walker and Mr Roderick Evans had told them that the loan would bear interest. Mr. Drummond had only promised to pay back indirectly— through the trade—and in his (Mr. Jones') opinion it would never pay. They were told that the scheme would cost £ 200,000. Why should the promoters come to the Coun- cil for support Was the money scarce? They could get plenty of money at 3 per cent. but, added Mr. Jones, with emphasis, not one private individual would vote the money. That was why the Liglot Railway Act was passed. The reason why the pro- moters begged was because no one was ready to lend the money. He did not wish to op- pose Mr. Drummond, but he was compelled to speak in view of what the previous speakers hafi said. They now had a zig- xast communication to South Wales, and once this railway was constructed he ven- tured to submit that people who now sup- ported their marUets from Caio and else- where would journey to Llandllo, and Lam- peter would only derive support from the near side of "Ty Jem." Mr. Jones said that the burden on those who paid L10 was not heavier than on those who paid Cl. He said that the greatest surprise to him was to find that Dr. Walker had committed him- self so much that evening. He had every re- spect for Dr. Walker but it was he who had brought them into that groove. They had a lease on Capeli reservoir, and that would expire in three years. That would involve an expenditure of from £1,500 to £ 2,000. 'I Their financial position at present was over £2,900 and not £ 2,700. Dr. Griffiths (warmly): Here are the figures from the Town Clerk. I must pro- test that a member of the Town Council should address the meeting in Welsh, and it is wrong of you to speak in a language which Dr. Walker does not understand. Mr. Lewis Jones, continuing, said he fully intended to explain his remarks to Dr. Wal- er in English. In regard to their financial position he repeated that it was nearer £ 3,000. What was their rate? It was 6s. lOd. They were in debt to the sum f £3,000, and if their rate was 6s. lOd. an- other £ 12,0Q0 would land them in a rate of 28s. Capeli waterworks must be seen to, if ever before the lease expired, and what little surplus the Corporation had should be kept to meet that expenditure. With re- gard to the communication with the Wells, all he could say was a working man could qpt afford the privilege of going there. Mr Jones then dreAV attention to the Troedyr- hiAv reservoir, and pointed out that at pre- sent the main pipe was ridiculously in- adequate, being only 4m., and out of AA'hich there were no less than 56 pipes drawing water. This would have to be tackled also before long in order to meet with the grow- ing demand for water. Then there was a' still more important scheme needed to be carried out, and if they desired to know what it was they could ask him in private and he would tell them. That would in- volve an expenditure of from £ 2000 to t3OOO Addressing the meeting in English, Mr. Jones said that Dr Walker of to-day was quite a different person to the Dr. Walker of four years ago. The surrounding cir- cumstances of Lampeter had not changed now to what they were then, and inasmuch as they had not carried out any schemes they were Avorse off than what they were four years ago. "They must tackle the reser- voir" question, said Mr. Jones and the fire engine they had was only a toy which deceived I them. Then some had. talked of the need of a steam roller and crusher, and he had come to the conclusion that they could riot afford them. » Mr. D. H. Evans: Keep on the railway. Jones: I am on the raihvay. My ad- j vice is: Do your best to steer clear oi loss and debt." The Mayor thereupon invited further discussion, but as this was not forthcoming, he asked for an amendment which Mr. Lewis Jones then proposed. Mr. Tivy oones iviio had arrived late asked of the Mayor how matters then stood, but there was a general feeling among the audience that the matter should not be re- opened. Dr. Griffiths, as mover of the motion, claimed a right to reply to Mr. Lewis Jones. In so doing, Dr. Griffiths said that Mr. Lewis Jones had told them that some time ago, Dr. Walker-if he ever did so-that the reservoir would cost from £1,500 to £ 2,000. Dr. Walker said he never made such a statement. Dr. Walker left the Council three years ago, and if Mr. Lewis Jones only took the trouble to look into the figures he would find that the Corporation had paid off in interest and principal £ 300 a year, so that in little less than three years since Dr. Walker left they had paid £ 800. As to the trucking of animals they would have three chances if the railway came, be- cause they would have three different lines. They could send things quicker to South Wales through Llandilo than through Car- marthen as at present. Llancrwys people were going to Llandilo market now, and they were more likely to. come to Lampeter when the railway came. People came to Lampeter from Glamorganshire to their Christmas market, and by having a good railway their monthly market should be as good as the Christmas market. Mr. Lewis Jones said he would like plain figures, and he (Dr. Grif fiths) defied anyone to say that those figures were not correct. Was there any man there that night who could put any value on what Mr. Lewis Jones had said? What did he say! "I respect Mr. Drummond, only that I am not prepared to vote any money." Who in the last Council but Mr. Lewis Jones brought in a motion to rescind a re- solution against a public meeting. If Mr. Lewis Jones in future wants to do great things let him call a public meeting, and if he (Dr. Griffiths) was alive he would attend. In conclusion, Dr. Griffiths sarcastically re- marked that Mr. Lewis Jones must not think they were all d idiots. Mr. Tivy Jones again essayed to speak, but the Mayor ruled him out of order, say- ing it was too late to second the amend- ment. Mr. Tivy Jones: With all due respect, I say that this meeting will end in a farce. Dr Griffiths exhibiting a copy of the Coun- cil's Standing Orders supported the Mayor's ruling, and told Mr. Tivy Jones that he ought to know better having been a Mayor. Mr. Lewis Jones' amendment finding no seconder, the Mayor put Dr- Griffiths' motion but this also only got about 20 supporters. Against the motion, some 15 voted, and it Avould be safe to assume that four-fifths of the ratepayers present did not vote either way. The Mayor, however, ruled Dr. Grif- fiths' motion as carried. A CHALLENGE TO MESSRS. TIVY JONES AND LEWIS JONES. Our .representative learns from a reli- able source that a letter has teen forwarded to Mr. Tivy Jones to the effect that hear- ing that he (Mr. Tivy Jones) and Mr. Lewis Jones were dissatisfied with the result of the voting, and that if Mr. Lewis Jones resign his seat on the Town Council that Dr. Griffiths is willing to contest either Mr. Lewis Jones" or Mr. Tivy Jones on the question at issue, at a bye-election to take place any day to be fixed in the last week of January. The writer of the letter also states that he is prepared to pay the fee necessary to secure Mr. Lewis Jones's re- signation, that is, of course, if he accepts the challenge.
ABEKAYKON.
ABEKAYKON. Adrift.—On Thursday night in the Aber- ayron Harbour the s.s. Edith went adrift and collided with a vessel called Seven Brothers, causing some damage. Debating Society.—On Thursday evening the Peniel Debating Society was opened by an address by the Rev. Gwilym Evans, pastor. His subject was the life of Dr. Heilber Evans. The prospects of the Society for the session are very promising. What have They Done ?—It does look as if the people of the lower part of the town do not pay their rates and taxes; because the road cleaner seldom or never goes down to that part. Why? Are there pre- ferential circles in the town ? Hockey.—The girls' hockey team of the Aberayron County School went to Aber- ystwyth on Saturday to play; the Aberyst- wyth girls. They were beaten by Aber- ystAvyth, although thev scored a goal. But Y, it was i disputed. They were kindly en- tertained to tea after the match by the Aberystwyth girls. I Tabernacle Sewing Class.-On Friday evening, a conversazione was held at the Tabernacle Vestry, the tea being kindly provided by Mrs. Jones Hafren, and Mrs. J. M. Howell, Portland House. The pro- ceeds were towards the funds of a Bazaar to be held in the Spring, in aid of rebuild- ing the chapel. After the tea, songs and recitations were given. Capt. Evans, Mill- ford House, proposed a vote of thanks to Mrs. Jones and Mrs. Howell for their kind- ness, and lbapt. Williams, Bridgend House, seconded. Musical.At the School examinations of the Associated Board of R.A.M. and R.C.M. held at Aberystwyth on November 27th, Master Geratnt Howell, Portland House, Aberayron, passed the Higher Division, in pianoforte playing, gaining 126 marks, and Miss Cybell Owen, daughter of Capt D. OAven, and Mrs. Owen, Albert-Street, Aber- ayron, passed the Lower Division obtained 116 marks. Both are pupils of Miss Mar- garet J. Jones, Market-street. Miss Nellie Gold Davies, Regent-street, Aberay- ron, obtained 127 marks in the Primary Division of the Associated Board of R.A.M. and R.C.M. held at Aberystwyth on the same date. She is a pupil Of Miss Aerona Jones, Belle Vue-terrace, Aberayron. Town Debating Society.—A profitable evening was spent at the meeting of the De- bating Society on Friday, the subject for debate being, "That the demands of the suffragettes, should be. granted." Mr. D. Pennant James, presided. The affirmative was taken up by Miss Thomas, B.A., and Miss Bertha Jones, A.L.C.M., while the negative was taken by Mr. C. J. Hughes B.A., and Mr. D. Davies, County Court. Others who took part in the discussion were Miss Olive Jones Miss Owen, B.A., Mr. E. L. Jones, Dr. D. Davies, Mr. T. Davies, Mr E. T. Rees and the Chairman. On a division there was a majority of 25 for the affirmative. There was an air of realism about the affair, for on the wall there was a huge placard, bearing the inscription "Votes for Women." Great diversion was excited among the inhabitants of the town by this placard being openly exhibited in the Square Field for the two succeeding days. BOARD OF .GUARDIANS. Mr. Watkin Jones, chairman, presided at a meeting of the Board held on Wednssday in last week, there being also present Messrs D. Evans, Llanarth; D. Saunders Davies and D. Jones, Llanfihangel Ystrad; Evan Davied, Llanddewi; Edward Williojms, Hen- fynyw; J. W. Davies, Cydplwyf; Samuel Griffiths, Llandyssilio; James Williams, Dihewid; E. Modgan, Llanon; Edward Jones, Cilie Aeron; Rev. S. Jones, New Quay; Mrs. Bennett Jones and Mrs. Grif- fiths, Aberayron; with Mr. B. C. Jones, (clerk). Notification of Death. The Asylum Authorities wrote notifying the death of one Elizabeth Rees, Llwyn- wermwd, which took place on the 28th of November. 4 Difficult Problem. The Chairman read a communication from Meters. Smith, Davies and Evans, solicitors, stating that Capt. Evans, Aelydon, New Quay, was not prepared to pay the claim made by the Board in respect of a relative in Llanon.—The Clerk stated that as he had already hinted out, the Board could only claim for six years' maintenance in respect of infants and lunatics, and lunatics under the Act came under the same category as infants. Quoting a similar case decided by Mr Justice Matthews, the Clerk said the II judge, in his decision, said with regard to that specific case that it had been abund- 1 antly proved that those expenses were neces- saries, and defendant Aval liable for thdm. t He (the Clerk) had no doubt that they could claim for six years.—On the motion of Mr. Saunders Davies, it was agreed that the Clerk should obtain legal opinion on the case. Aged Paupers. An application was made by a pauper over 80 years old, for an increase, and Mrs. Grittiths and Mrs. Jones spoke in favour of an advance.- Mr. Davies, Cryncoed, pointed out that in his parish there were paupers over 80 years and who were bed- ridden only getting some 2s. a week. He had no objection to make advances, but he hoped they would draw a comparison be- tween the upper and lawer districts.—Mr. Morgan said there were persons over 90 years in Llanon, who did not receive any relief.—Mrs. Griffiths: They must have in- dependent means.—Mr. Morgan: iNo.Mrs. Jones: Then you must be assisting, them.— Mr. Morgan again replied in the negative. -Mr Saunders Davies: They are all waiting for the old-age pension. Christmas Dinner. The, Master applied to the Board to grant the irtnateSl a Christnjas dinner the same as they had given for several years past.— On the motion of Mr. Edward Jones, secon- ded by Mr. Edward Williams, the applica- tion was granted. RURAL DISTRICT COUNCIL. This Council also met on Wednesday week, Mr. Sounders Davies, Ffelinfach, being voted to the chair. The Sanitary Inspectorship. The Clerk (Mr. B. C. Jones) read a com- munication from the Local Government Board, with reference to the appointment of an Inspector of Nuisances. The Board requested the Council to take steps without further delay to appoint in conjunction with the two Urban District Councils a whole time certificated Inspector of Nuis- ances to act for all three districts. The Board also submitted a copy of a letter sent to them) by the New Quay Council, in which the latter sftated that the Council was ready to combine with the other two Councils in making such appointment, and to contri- bute towards the payment of the salary on the basis suggested by Dr. Fletcher. The Board also sent a copy of ihe letter which they had received from the Aberayron Ur- ban Council, which stated that it had re- solved to contribute jESO a year towards the total salary of £ 100.—The Clerk said the only reply they could forward was that they would proceed with the appointment as soon as the New Quay Council agreed to their conditions. The Railway Loan. 1 The Clerk reported having applied to the Yorkshire Penny Bank for their terms in advancing the loan required for fulfilling their contribution to the railway, and he had received a reply that the Bank did not grant such loans. He had also applied to the Prudential Assurance Company, and this Company was prepared to lend £2,000 at four per cent. He suggested that a small committee be appointed to consider whether it was not possible to get the money fro another source.-On the motion of Mr. D. Jones, Cribvn, the Clerk's suggestion was adopted, and Messrs. D. S. Davies, J. C. Jones, and E. Morgan, were appointed. Sanitation. The Sanitary Inspector (Mr. Evans) pre- sented his monthly report, in which he drew attention to the insanitary condition of several dwellings in the district.—The Coun- cil took the necessary steps towards effect- ing improvement. Surveyor's Report. The Surveyor (Mr. T. A. Lloyd), reported that he had ordered most of the roadmen to lay out the stones where they were re- quired. The cost of straightening Fronfelen hill curving would be about 30s. besides roadmen's/ work. The County Surveyor and himself walked over the proposed new main road fr(im Penuwch to Llanon and he (the County Surveyor) gave a high compliment to the work done, but there were some de- fects to be made good. More metal was re- quired on the upper part of the road near Bethania. The Cbunty Surveyor required I it to be widened near Drefaet for about 20 or 30 yards.—The Surveyor ras instructed to do the improvement on Fronfelen hill.— Mr. Morgan, Llanon, proposed that the Surveyor be empowered to carry out the work needed on the Llanon and Penuwch road, as it was important ihat it should bet taken over.—Mr. J. W. Davies seconded, and it was carried.—Mr. Satiuel Griffiths drew the Surveyor' attention to the de- sirability of cutting and pruWng hedges so as not to impose upon farmers when they were busy.—Mr. J. W. Daviss also stated that the Surveyor had not ctrried out the improvement at Ceibach, and the Council instructed him to do so withcut delay. VOCATIONS FOR WELSH BOYS. AN INSPECTOR'S SUGGESTIONS. At the annual prize distribution of the Barmouth County School on Wednesday in last week Mr. L. J. Roberts, addressing the pupils, said that a great source of waste of time nowadays were the snippety magazines which flooded the market. They should avoid such magazines, and also should not waste their time in reading accounts of football and cricket matches it newspapers. He did not denounce games, on the con- trary out-door games were absolutely neces- sary for the healthy developn-giat of boys and girls. What he denounced was reading about 1 games, often described in language which would vitiate their liteiary taste in- stead of taking an active part in them and then settling down to their wotk or to read- ing good books. Mr. Roberts then dwelt on the problem of finding suitable livelihoods Jor hoys and girls, a question which was being considered by a committee of the Barmouth School Governors that day. It was a problem of growing complexity. Welsh children had largely kept within well-troddtn paths, and feAv sought such avenues as led to the Civil Service, engineering, journalist, and art in the form of painting and sculpture. Welsh boys had done well in many professions, but this success was generally dte to special opportunities such as the College at Lam- peter provided for Cardiganshire boys, who became clergymen, and the Cdlege (or Col- leges at one time) at Bala for those who took to the ministry. The rural parts of Wales. had supplied the teachilg profession with many recruits, but there were signs in this profession that the supply was over- taking the demand. Girls iniht take up nursing and typewriting more generally in Wales. On the coast of Cardigan Bay the maritime instincts were strong, and he knew of a small town on that coast from which scores of young m'en had taken to the sea, not one. of whom was less thin a master mariner or a second officer. Mr. Lloyd- George's career was often reconmended as a model to Welsh boys; but thai of Captain Prichard, of the Mauretania, night also be regarded as a model to those who had no ambition for political life. Their schools were too smal to provide special training for every calliig; they had a tendency to become village educational Whitelevs. But with a systeir of differen- tiation some schools could provide for those students whose aim! was "proiessional and some for others who would acbpt corramer- cial pursuits, each school endeavouring: to provide for the needs of the locality. Thus navigation should be taught in at least one school on that coast. In conclusion, Mr. Roberts encouraged the reading of novels which dealt with Welsh life, such as some of the works of Peacock. Mrs. Gaskell, Watts-Dunton, and Captain Owen Vaughan. He; emphasised the need of vitalising historical teaching by the study of local history, which would jive definite- ness and vividness to the pujil's general ideas of the past. That district was rich in historical associations and in places of interest, visits to which would give a per- sonal and human interest to thur teaching. Thus it was at the Castle <f Bere that Dafydd, the brother of the list Llewelyn, sought refuge in the days when the struggle 1 for Welsh independence Ava; flickering; Owen Glyndwr had held his jarliament in the neighbouring town of DplMlcv: and the proudly perched Castle of Harlech was I associated Avithi the Tou&ing national air clMen of Harech," but it was tie last refuge of the lost causes in the dnvR of Glvndwr, the Wars of the Roses, and the Civil War.
''r— LLANON.
r— LLANON. Appointment.—At a special meeting of the Governors of Barmouth County School held on Monday evening, Mr. Joseph T. Jones, Llanon, Cardiganshire, wis appointed out of twelve candidates assistant science master at a salary to commenct at zC90 per annum. « ft
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r TKEGAKON Old Students' Re-union.—The third an- nual re-union of the Old Students of Tre- garon County School will be held on Box- ing Day. A large muster of old students from all parts are expected to attend. Football and hockey matches will be played in the afternoon, followed by a tea and concert. Considering the success which attended the last re-union, a greater num- ber is expected to attend this year. Y Gymdeithasfa.- There was another crowded meeting at the vestry of the Bwlch- gwynt Chapel on Tuesday evening, Mr. G. T. Lewis, M.A., presiding. The meeting took the form of a debating society, the sub- ject for discussing being, "Pa un ai bywyd trefol ai mywyd gwlad il yw y goreu,' (Which is the more conducive to the formation of character, town or country life) The votaries of the town life were Mr. Samuel Rowlands, joiner, Doldre, and Mr. David Thomas, Cambrian House, while Mr. Walter Morgan, Emporium, supported by Mr. Wm. David George, Penddol, spoke in favour of the country life. A lively and interesting debate ensued. The Guild of Saint Caron.-On Thursday evening, the 3rd inst., there was a strong muster of members of the Guild at the National School to listen to an address by the Rev. D. G. Davies, Vicar of Blaenpen- nal, upon the "Welsh Colony in Patagonia." Mr. Davies spent ten years of his life in ministering to the physical and spiritual needs of our unfortunate fellow countrymen in this distant land, and could speak with knowledge and authority upon the subject. He described how that the adventure was the offspring of a desire on the part of a few enthusiastic Welshmen to found a colony wherein Welshmen could settle, and de- velop their natural characteristics, and pre- serve their language, far removed from the Anglicising influence of John Bull, and the unwelcomed restrictions of an Established Church. They craved for national, political and religious liberty. Their early suffer- ings, their heroic labours, and patient en- durance were vividlj described. Several Welsh Chapels were built and thrived in Trelaw and Porthmadrin. But the Colony did not prosper; rain was scarce, and when that difficulty was surmounted ty the mak- ing of large canals to irrigate the land, floods suddenly swept away all their crops and belongings, and so suddenly did these inundations come upon them at times, that it was only with great difficulty that they could save their lives. To add to their troubles a dispute arose between Chili and the Argentine respecting Chubut territory. It was handed over to the Argentine with fatal results to the poor Welsh Colony. Des- perate adventurers of the most disreputable character trooped in upon them, corrupting their morals and undermining their religious faith. Spanish became the predominant language, and Welsh religion, together with the Welsh language, lost its ascendancy, Roman Catholicism taking the place of the former. He described the visit of the late Michael Jones, who, upon seeing their for- lorn condition and iwaiiin-, faith, advised them all with tears in his eyes, to unite in- to one Church so as to arrest the inroads of Popery and corruption. This was one of the most interesting lectures ever delivered at the Guild since its commencement. Mr. Davies was urged to bring out a small book- let in either Welsh or English upon this most interesting subject. He said that a book would soon appear from the pen of the Rev. David Richards, H.M. Naval Chap- lain. This gentleman spent three months with Mr. Davies at Patagonia, and had all the materials for such an undertaking. This book will be eagerly expected by all who are interested in the history of this most un- happy adventure. It should not be forgot- ten that Mr. Davies himself was the means of collecting a large sum of money both in this country and at Beunos Ayres to remove a part of the Colony to Canada, and that he I settled there among them for several years. A vote of thanks was passed to Mr"avies with acclamation, and the meeting ter- minated -with the National Anthems. SHOP HOURS AT TREGARON. To the Editor of the "Welsh Gazette." Dear Sir,—Permit me to call attention to the existing conditions as regards shop hours and other shop matters in Tregaron. it niay be inconceivable, but nevertheless it is quite tru that in such a small and quiet place as Tregaron, our shops in the evenings do not close until about half-past eight. What earthly excuse there can be for such late hours in our primitive Tregaron we do not know. But, perhaps, it is because of its very primitiveness that there. is such a state of things existing. Nowadays, in any en- lightened community, early closing is the rule. In Lampeter, for instance, the shops close an hour earlier. For the inhabitants of the village and the adjacent country, early closing of our shops would involve no hard- ships whatsoever. Those laggards who can- ■not do their shopping until other people are abed, may well take heed of the Daylight Saving Bill, which, perhaps, as they get up one morning, or evening rather, they will find on the Statute Book of Great Britain. And whata blessing it would be to the shop assistants of the place. Think of their con- finement the whole day long in atmospheres the reverse of pleasant. It is all very well to trumpet the benefits derived from pat- ronising the gymnasium course, but where are these people to, find the time for exer- cise. At the end of their day they are so dispirited, that they have a positive revul- sion to any idea of exertion on their part. Again, a perennial source of trouble is the half-holiday question. It is most vexatious, on Thursday afternoons, to see some es- tablishments closed while others are not. Why cannot these recalcitrants who do not close their shops fall into line with the others? Even ir country districts, half- holidays have come into existence, and with a little Christian charity, they could become the order of the day at even Tregaron. Yours, etc., I AGGRIEVED, DISTRICT EDUCATION COMMITTEE. A meeting of the District Education Com- mittee was held on Tuesday, when there were present Mr. John Rees (in the chair), Mr. D. J. Williams, Mr. Thomas Morgan, Mr. D. Lewis Jones, Mr. R. S. Rowland, Mr Jenkin Lloyd, and Mr. Hugh Herbert, with Mr. Hugh Lloyd (clerk), Mr. W. Jenkins and Mr. E. Hughes (attendance officers). Increase of Salaries. The following uncertificated teachers were granted increases in their salaries:—Is- lwyn Evans, Tregaron, from £45 to £50; Rachel Davies, Penuwch, £ 35 to £ 40; Jane Williams, Llangeitho, £34 to £ 40; M. Ll. Davies, £ 30 to £ 35.—At the suggestion of Mr. J. H. Davies, it was decided to defer consideration of the applications of supple- mentary teachers until the results of the Ipreliminarycertiiicate examination were known, and if they were successful in those examinations, the advances could be made retrospective] Tregaron School. It was reported that Mr. Powell, of Bryn- ygog, was prepared to negotiate for a site for the Tregaron school. Mr. Powell wanted a ground plan.—On the motion of Mr. Jen- kin Lloyd, seconded by Mr. R. S. itowland, it was decided that the Architect be asked to come to Tregaron.—At the suggestion of I the Chairman, Mr. Rowland, Mr. Jenkin Lloyd, Mr. Williams, and Mr. D. Lewis Jones were appointed to meet the Architect I I in the matter. I Bronant School. Aletter from Mr. Jenkin James, Clerk to the Education Committee, was read, asking the committee to enter into negotiations Avith local landowners for a site for the new school to be erected at Bronant.—On the motion of Mr. D. Lewis Jones, it was decided to in- vite tenders for sites, the sites to be about an acre in area, and to be within half a mile on any side of the present building. Lledrod School. A letter was read from the headmistress of Lledrod School, complaining of the state of the schoolhouse. It was damp, the drains were in a bad state, while there were no j offices except the school offices. She also | oould not put furniture in the house.—The matter was referred to the local managers. Attendance. The percentages of attendances in the South Tregaron District was 86.5 against 91 of last vear, and in the North Tregaron District 90, an increase of 3.4 on the cor- responding period of last year. BOARD OF GUARDIANS. The fortnightly meeting of the Board was held on Tue<?dav when. there were present Mr. J. TV ■ l'lTms (in the chair) Mr. Evan Lloyd (vice-chairman); Messrs, D. Davies, Rev. T. R. Davie- Gorwydd; John Evans, iLlanbadarn; Dl. Jenkins, CiAA-ynfil; Wm. Owen, Lledrod Upper; J. W. Da vies, Llan- geitho; Thos. Jones, Uwnnws Upper; Hugh Herbert, Nanteii-nlle Evan Evans, Lledrod LoAver; Lewis Oliver, M. Howell, YTsbytty ■ M. LI. Williams, Ystrad Meurig; D. D. EA-ans, Llanio; R. Arch, Caron Upper; Rev. D. M. Davies, Tregaron; Dl. Jones, Garth- eli; Dd. Morgan, BettAvs Leiki; lid. Dav-I ies, Doithie; with Mr Jenkin Lloyd (clerk), M Morgan (mast.er), Mr Hees Rowlands (relieving officer).. Extra Relief. The Lampeter and Merthyr Guardians had written authorising the Board to pay a I shilling extra relief to their non-resident I, paupers in the Tregaron Union, and &ix- pense extra to the children. Master's Report. The Master reported there were 24 in the House in the first week against 23 in the corresponding week of last year, and 24 in the second week. 32 vagrants were relieved in the first week against 21 in the corres- ponding week of last year, and 32 in the second week against 20. A Deaf and Dumb Person. The Master reported that a deaf and dumfo child, Wm. Tom Jones, from Llangeitho, had been admitted into the Workhouse.— Mr. Dl. Jenkins said that this person had had no education at all. It was not his own fault. Could nothing be done to help him. There was an institution at Swansea for I these kind of cases. Perhaps he was over the age to be admitted to that institution, but at the same time, they, as Guardians, would perhaps be able to make a special case of it. He came of a talented family. An uncle of this man, who was similarly afflicted, was able to earn his own living, and it was a pity that this person was not able to follow any occupation. It was evi- dent tlidt there had been neglect somewhere. He would like to know whether they could not remove him to Swansea, and if they encountered any difficulty in getting him admitted, they should try and get the co- operation of the Local Government Board or the Board of Education.—The Chairman said that with education, the man might be ab-le to fight his way in the world.—Mr. Mr. Dl. Jenkins proposed that they should write to the institution at Swansea, and that if those authorities were not ready to admit him, they would write to the Local Govern- ment Board and to the Board of Education. —Mr. J. W. Davies, seconded, and Mr. Hugh Herbert supported.—This was then agreed to. The Increase of Tramps. The Master reported that there had been a considerable increase of tramps lately, and the supply, of stones had run out sud- denly. He had had a man to bring some twenty yards of stone at the same price as before, but he had not had the sanction of the Board to do this.—The course adopted by the Master was ratified by the Board. Obstinate Paupers. Discussing some cases, it was elicited that some old persons had great aversion to en- tering the House. One old man had said that he would not enter the House if he were to be shot. The Rev. T. R. Davies said that after being in the House for some time they liked their place well. They could compel them to enter the house, and if that course would not bring about the result let them starve. Old Age Pensions. Arising out of a discussion initiated bv the Rev. T. R. Davies, it was decided, on the motion of Mr. Evan Evans, that the relieving officer bring in a list of married women over 70 who were eligible for old Age Pensions under an order of the Local Government Board. It was said by the Master that he understood that although the husbands of some women were receiving relief, those women were entitled to a pen- sion.—In the course of discussion on other cases it was observed by the Chairman that the amount of relief was increasing by leaps and bounds.—A blind man having ap- peared before the Board for increase of re- lief, the Chairman said that Sergt. Lewis had informed him that he was making a /II bhtld Pers(>ns in the district. He (the Chairman) did not knoAV whether some special provision would be made in the future in the Pension Act for these persons. RURAL DISTRICT COUNCIL. A meeting of the Rural District Council was held subsequently, Mr. Wm. OAven, pre- siding. There were present also Dr. Lloyd, Mr..fcivan Evans, Mr. S. Tregonning and Mr. Morgan Jones. Mr. Morgan Jones. Culverts. A letter Avas read from the Parish Coun- cil of Caron Upper, which stated that that Cbuncil had unanimously agreed to ask the iiighway Beard of Tregaron to give per- mission to Mr. Tregonning to make tAvo cul- verts on the highway across Nantcoed stream on Hafodyrhyd ground, and also by the Abbey churchyard on the road leading to CAvmero.—The Clerk said this letter had I been mislaid some months ago.—Mr. Tre- gonning said both were on the district road. --On the motion of Mr. Arch, seconded by Mr. Thos. Jones it was decided to make the culvert by the Abbey, A Complaint. The tenant of Bronaeron, Llangeitho, wrote complaining that he had no water for domestic purposes. He would have to take the matter to another authority, un- less steps were taken.—Mr. J. W. Davies said the landlord and the tenant did not agree on the matter. He knew about the well, and he thought if it could be cleaned, it would answer all purposes.-Ilie Inspec- tor being questioned, he said he did not think this well any worse than any other two wells.—The Rev. D. M. Davies asked of the water would be suitable if the well were cleaned.—The Inspector replied that some surface water might run into it. If it were cleaned it would answer all right. I In reply to furtheV questions, the Inspec- tor said it Avas the tenant who first made the complaint, and then he was instructed to visit tha place.—On the motion of Mr. D. J. Williams, seconded by Mr. J. W. Davies, it was decided to take no action Roads. The committee appointed to report on Ffair Rhos having not met, it was decided j that that committee should meet again.— Mr. D. J Williams, as one of the committee appointed to report on Blaentwrch-road, said that much work had been done on the road.—Mr. David Davies., Gorwydd, also recommended that the road b taken over.— In the course of discussion, it was stated that Mr. Williams, Blaentwrch had spent £24 on the road. Bridges. Mr. D. J. Williams enquired of the pre- sent position of the RhosyAvlad and Flaenog bridges.—Mr. Morgan Jones said the masons could not finish work at Flaenog.—Mr. Wil- liams said there were complaints that the work was delayed.—In regard to Felin- rhosyAvlad, Mr .Tregonning stated that some stones were wanted to cover the new I parts of the bridge. The masonry work had been finished. Inspector's Report. The Inspector reported that he had in conjunction with the Medical Officer of Health visited the Bwlchllan and PenuAvch Schools and also the villages of Llangeitho, Capel Bettws, and Pontrhydfendigaid. At the latter place they had decided in con- junction with Mr. Thomas Jones to make a small drain at Pentredu road to receive the surface water that always remained there. The water supply of TanraUt-uchaf farm, Caron, was not satisfactory for domestic purposes. It was obtained from a field above the dwelling and was nothing more than a collection of surface water from the land. It was conveyed to an open chan- nel for a distance of about 50 yards and then was covered to the outlet. This sup- ply was insufficient and appeared not to be wholesome for domestic use. There had been another source, but it was not in working order, owing to the want of a I pump. A proper supply should be pdo- vided and this would be done at a reason- able cost. Tancastell dwelling house, Llan-- ddewi-brefi, was not in a fit state for habi- tation. The roof was in a most dilapidated state, and allowed rain water free access into the bedrcom. The walls appeared damp caused by damp soil. The windows downstairs were not made to open, and there was also no privy accommodation. He had written to the owner calling his attention to the dwelling. He also reported that the public drain which had been pro- vided at the back of Corner Shop and Wen- allt Arms to receive liquid matter had choked. He asked for instructions to have the drain reconstructed.—The report was adopted. The Market. A letter was received from the Local I, CivjVeruineut hoard in reply to correspond-- ence which had passed between the Council and the Board, requiring the former to take the market field, and if so it would be neces- sary for the Council to make any declaration that they would not interfere with any market within seven miles.—Mr. D. J. Wil- liams said lie had thought of bringing thia matter forAvard. The taking over of th81 market field and improving it would ba very beneficial to the country. He proposed that the Council take over the market field. —Mr. Hugh Herbert seconded, and this was carried. Negotiations relating to the deeds were referred to the Market Committee.
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CYFARF'OD MISOL GOGLEDY4 ABER- TEIFI. Cynhaliwyd y cylarfod hwn yn Penlhvyn, Rhagfyr 3ydd, ar 4ydd, llywydd, Mr David Jenkins, Taliesin. Djarllenwyd llythyr oddiwrth Mr Evan Evans, Aberystwyth, yn gahv syiAv at dysteb y Parch T. Levi, a phasiwyd Ji'r ysgjrifenydd i anfon at yr eglwysI sydd heb wneud y casgliad i'w han- og i wneud hyny ar unwaith, gan y bwri- eoir cau y dysteb mor fuan ag sydd modd. JJarilemvyd liytliyr oddiwrth y Cyngrhair Efengylaidd, yn galw sylw at yr wythnoa weddiau, a phasiwyd ein bod yn anog yr eghA-yai i ymuno eleni eto yn y wythnos weddiau. jllhoddodd Mr W Evans adroddiad o AAjbithrediadau y Pwyllgor fu yn Cwmergwr. IferbyniAvyd yr adroddiad a phasiwyd fod c|iolehgarAvch cynes y Cyfarfod Misol yn cael eft roddi i'r Parch. William Morgan, am roddi y tir yn Cwmergyr yn rhodd i'r ly C.M.—Ein bod yn gofyn i Mr. ;>m. Evans i ddAAyn adroddiad gyda golwg ar faint y draul o gau o amgylch y lie a phlannu coed yno, a beth ellir wneud yn y cyfeiriad yna yn yr ardal. Cafwyd adroddiad PwyIIgor y Cvhoedd- iadau gan yr Ysgrifenvdd. Penderfynwyd ein bod" yn gofyn i'r C.M. i awdurdodi yr ys- grifenydd i anfon at Gyfarfod Misol De Aberteifi gyda golwg ar gael pwyllgor nne- dig, i edrych i mewn i gwesthvn y Llyfr Cyhoeddiadau am y dyfodol. Cafwyd adroddiad pwyllgor y Drysorfa. Sirol gan y Parch. D. Lewis. Penderfynwyd cyflwyno y pethau canlynol i'r Cyfarfod =;¡;&Ol (a) Nad oes un eglwys fyddo a rhif ei haelodau nwchlaw nifer arb-enig i dder- byn cymhorth o gwbl o'r Drvsorfa; (b) Nad r.cs dim arian i gael eu pleidleisio i un eg- 1.1' ys ar gyfer moddion wvthnosol (11 v. i eghvys heb fugail arn.i); (c) Fed y Pii-vllgor- yn ystyried cyn y canniatteir rhodd i un: eghvys yn (1) yr hYIl a mae yr eglwys yn dderbyn o bob ffynhonell, megis y Genhad- aeth Gartrefol, y Drysorfa Gynorthwyol, a. Tlirysorfa y C'yfarfod Misol; yn (2) yr hyn y mae yr eglwys ei hun yn gyfranu (d) Fod y Pwyllgor yn gofyn i bob eglwys sydd yn derbyn cymhorth o'r Drysorfal i ddod i fyny yn eu cyfraniadau at y weinidogaeth a chyfartaledd cyfraniadau eglwysi y C.M. (e) Xad oes un aelod o'r Pwyllgor a berthyn i eglwys fyddo yn gwneud cais i bleicTleisio o gwbl ar y rhodd i'r eglwys hono; (f) 0 hyn allan fod y ceisiadau am gymhorth i fod yn llaw yr ysgrifenydd erbvn Ionawr 15fed. Cadarnhawyd yr adroddiad. Cafwyd adroddiad y Pwyllgor Gwleidydd- 01 gan y Parch. M. Griffith. ( Cflwymvyd cais Capel Afan yn nghlyn a bugeiliaeth i ofal y Pwyllgor Bugeiliol. Derbyniwyd y newydd am symudiaa Afan i gael bugail gyda llawenydd. Ar gais Eglwys y Berth pasiwyd i anfon ein diolchgarwch cynesaf i Mr. Einon Wil- liams, Ty Hen. am roddi y tir i adeiladu capel newydd arno- ac am ei rodd haelionus tuag ato, ac hefyd i'w fab, Mr. M. Wil- liams, am ei rodd haelionus untau tuag at yr un achos. Derbyniwyd y genadwri ganlynol o Ddos- barth Penllwyn: "Ein bod yn galw sylw at y Peiiderfyniad a wnaed gan y Cyfarfod Misol i gasglu hanes cychwyniad a chynydd yr eglwysi yn nghylch y C.M., ac hefyd at y priodoldeb o symud ymlaen i gwblhau y gwaith." Pasiwyd defrbyn~~ y grnadWTi, a'n bod yn gofyn i'r casglwyr i roddi ad- roddiad yn y Cyfarfod Misol nesaf, o'r gwaith sydd wedi cael ei wneud ganddynt, a beth i wneud, gyda golwg ar gael y gwedd- ill i mewn. Cafwyd anerchiad y cvn-lywydd. y Parch. W. Morgan. Diolchwyd i Mr. Morgan am ei araeth bwrpasol, ac hefyd am ei ly- wyddiaeth fedrus. Derbyniwyd y brodyr canlynol yn aelod- au o'r Qyfarfor Misol, sef y Mri. Hugh Jen- kins a Lewis Jones, Saron. Holwyd hwynt gan y Parch. John Edwards, a rhoddwyd cynghor iddynt gan Mr W. Evans. Yr oedd y ddau yn ddirwestwyr, ac arwyddwyd y Llyfr Dirwsetol ganddynt. Yr oedd y Parch. J. Morgan Jones. Caer- dydd, yn 'bresenol ar ran y Symudiad Ym- osodol, a chafwyd anerchiad cynes iawn ganddo ar ran casgliad yr ugain mil. Tal- wyd diolchgarwch i Mr. Jones am ei an- erchiad, a gwasgodd y Parch. T J Morgan. ar yr eglwysi i wnend ymdrech egniol eleni yn nalyn ar casgliad blynvddol. Cafwyd adroddiad Pwyllgor GwleidyâdoL Pasiwyd i'r Parch. T. R Roberts, M.A., 2L anfon penderfyniadau i'r Senedd. PregethAvvd gan y Parchn. R. J. Rees, R« Hughes, Prof. Edward Edwards, Prifathra\A< 0. Prys, a John Morgan Jones.
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THE GOGERDDAN FOXHOUNDS. On Saturday these hounds met at Taly- bont. A start was made on Tyrhelig and then the hounds were taken on to Moelfferm. but Reynard was not at home here so they were taken down by the Winllan and on to Elerch and thence to the Broginnin Woods. Here he was found and he gave a short cut, a brisk run over Pacefin and into Pencwm Woods. Here he dodged about for some time, but owing to. the dense woods he managed to effect his escape. The weather was of the right sort for hunting and there was a fair muster of sportsmen. Amongst those present were:Sir Edward Eryse I-, Copt. E. A. L. Powell; Mr Griffith Evans; Miss Evans; Miss Morgans; Mr. Roderick Richardes; Mr. Henry BonsallS Mr. Frank Feilden; Dr. Williams; Mr. Richard Jen- kins; Mr. R. O. Jenkins; Mr. Bodvel Morgan; Mr. J. Jenkins; Mr. Morris; Mr. Jones; Mr. Vanghan; Mr Jones; Mr. Mor- gans; Mr. Summers, etc.
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MR. LEWES PRYSE'S BEAGLES. Last Wednesday, the beagles met at the Darren about 11 o'clock. The day was fine and healthy on these hill-tops, and the scent was of the right type, and it was not long before the hounds found their quarry in the gorse on tilanrafon. It took a line on to Tyngelli, and then it crossed the Darren road and got on to Frongoch. Here it doubled, and it worked back to Bryn- madoc, and then it re-crossed the Darren road and got back to Glanrafon. It took a somewhat similar course on two or three occasions and at last it went down by Dar- ren Cottage ,and it crossed the riverside and went up the slopes on the opposite side to Darren, taking its course just above Capel Seion. It now took almost a straight hnek for several miles along the hill-tops, making it a stiff struggle, for the field to keep up with the chase, until it reached Brynmawr. Here in the heather on a gentle slope the little hounds rolled their quarry over after a remarkable continuous run of three hours and three-quarters. It. was killed 4 to 5 miles away from where it was first found. This brought the hunt to a termination near Pen Pool, Cwmsymlog. The hounds were then taken back through Bontrhydybeddau to the hounds van in waiting at Glanravon,-Amongst those pre- sent were:—Mr. Lewes Pryse; Mr. G. Checkland Williams; Mr. R.. E. Jones; Capt. Law; Col. Feilden; Mr. Frank Feilden; Mr. Hughes Bonsall; Dr. Williams; Mr. Morgan; Mr. Hutchinson; Mr. Wil- liams, Mr. Jones; Mr. James, etc.
t' CHRISTMAS PARCELS.
t' CHRISTMAS PARCELS. The Great Western Railway Company announce; that arrangefments have been made for the collection and promtpt deli- very of Christmas parcels in all the princi- pal towns on their system. The charges for conveyance for abort distanciest are lower I than those by Parcel Post. During the busy Christmas season it is important that all parcels should be fully and legibly addressed afad the address cards firmly attached. As an extra pre- caution a duplicate label should be enclosed with each package, so that the name cf the consignee may be ascertained in the eyent. of the outside label becoming detached or defaced.