Welsh Gazette and West Wales Advertiser

The Church and social questions was the subject of a very interesting discussion held at the Wilton Square Welsh Chapel. London, the other evening. Mr. Woodward Owen and Mr. Wynn Wheldon taking a prominent part. The urgency of these questions and the imperative call upon the Church to face them were strongly dwelt II upon.

LLANBADARN Death of Mr. Richard Edwards.—We re- gret to announce the death of Mr. Richard Edwards Parcyronen, Pwllhoby, which took place on Thursday afternoon last at the age of seventy-four, after having been ill for some time. He was a native of Llan- gorwen, Clarach, having been born at Peny- bont in that village. He worked at the carpentry trade for many years, and had been residing at Llanbadarn during the most part of his life. and for some time in London. He was received into membership at Soar Congregational Chapel at the age of fifteen, when the late Rev. Benjamin Rees was minister. He afterwards became deacon and leader of singing, holding the former of those offices for forty years, and the latter for many years, and also that of treasurer for twenty-six years. He also took a leading part in the Padarn Lodge of Good Templars. Some time ago he was presented with a portrait of himself, a pair of gold spectacles and a purse of gold, as a reward for his faithful services, by friends and members of Soar Chapel. He also took part in public life, he being an active mem- ber of the late School Board, and a manager of the local education committee for twenty-one years. He was also an use- ful member of the Uchayndre Parish Coun- cil. Mr. Edwards was a staunch Liberal in politics, and many times strongly opposed Conservatism in his earlier days. and one gentleman from Clarach tried hard to get him to become a member of the Established Church. promising him special prerogatives for doing so. He had also a very wide knowledge of the Scriptures and could speak with great ability on various other matters. He knew of some very interesting stories of some old Welsh customs of leading singing. Mr. Edwards was of a kind and genial disposition, and his death will be keenly felt among his many friends in the locality. He leaves a widow thr.ee, sons, two daughters, and a brother to to mourn their loss, to whom the greatest sympathy is extended in their sad bereave- ment. The funeral took place on Wednes- day at the Llanbadarn burial ground, and was very largely attended. The funeral sermon will be preached on Sunday next at the Chapel by the Rev. Griffith Parry. PETTY SESSIONS. THE GOGINAN CASE. The monthly Petty Sessions were held on Thursday, the magistrates present being Dr. Morgan (presiding), Mr. J. G. Hughes- Bonsall, Mr. George Pryse, Mr. J T Davies (Mayor of Aberystwyth), Mr. Henry Bonsall and Mr. B. Ellis Morgan. Without Lights. I Isaac Evans, The Exchange, Oapel Ban- gor servant, was charged by Supt. Jones with driving a waggon on the highway at Capel Bangor without having a lighted lamp attached thereto, on the 19th inst.—P.C. Rees Davies said defendant was driving a loaded waggon, drawn by two horses, whicli were trotting. When stopped by witness, defendant said he had to wait in town. He admitted having been cautioned on the 21st December last for a similar offence. Defendant, who did not appear, was fined 2s. Gd. and costs. Smashing Up The Home. Thomas Joseph Hannan, Goginan, labour- er. was brought up on remand, charged by Ed. Ll. Nowell, Dollwen Goginan, retired hairdresser, with having wilfully damaged the household furniture valued t65 the property of complainant at Goginan, on the 20th February. P.C. Rees Davies said that when he charged defendant at the house, defendant said, I won't say any- thing now," but when he (witness) took him to the village of Goginan defendant said. He ordered me out of the house after I ) repaired it. Now he is without a home. So am 1. He is the instigator and I am not a bit sorry for what I did. I want my wife to be. at my trial, so as to know what she is going to do. I did this because she de- serted me since last Saturday night, and by her father's wishes she is staying away. I broke the things with a hammer, the handle of which broke. My wife and I would be quite happy, but for the old man. I am sorry now that I came over the Atlantic. They would not let me know of my wife's whereabouts."—Defendant had no questions to ask.—Ed. Llewellin Nowell, the com- plainant, said he was now living at Doll- wen, and the defendant was his son-in-law. He was sleeping by himself on the Friday night. The door was unlocked, and de- fendant came in between 11 and 12 o'clock. He was in bed at that time. Defendiant broke everything in the house, including a piano, a sewing machine. all the china, glasses, and pictures, and smashed four mirrors. He valued these at something between £ 60 and £ 6o. He had previously warned defendant not to come to the house at all. He was turned out of the house and defendant having thrown his shoes away, he had to go to the policeman in his stockings The goods were his property and he was the tenant of the house.—Supt. Jones (to de- fendant) Have you any questions to ask.— Defendant: I am not sorry at all for what I have done, because he has used me bad.- In reply to the Bench, P.C. Rees Davies said defendant was quite sober when he was sent for.—Defendant, in reply to the Bench, said he was an American citizen, but was born in Ireland.—The Bench. having deliberated for some time, committed the accused for trial at the next Quarter Sessions, accused to remain in custody until then.

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DEVIL'S BRIDGE. Agriculture. On Tuesday, February 23, at the Council School, a lecture was given on ''The principles of manuring and the best methods of farming grass lands. by Mr. E. A. Jones, B.Sc., of the U.C.W.. Ag- ricultural Department, Aberystwyth. The farmers of the neighbourhood for milns around attended in force and were well repaid for their troubles. Mr. Jones treated the subject in a very clear and practical manner, and in laying down the broad-track of principles, he did not neglect the cau- tious and danger signals, which have to be observed on the path of progress. In an- swering the questions put forth at the close of the lecture Mr. Jones was not less clear and convincing and the small number of questions asked testified to the excellence and exhaustiveness of the lecture. The chair was filled by Mr. J. G. Morris-Da vies. J. P.. Hafod, who, in a racy review of the lecture, added some valuable hints from his own experience of farming and farmers. He also proposed a hearty vote of thanks to the lecturer. A vote of thanks to the chair- man was nroposed by the Rev. T. Mason Jones. C.C.. Trisant. Both votes were as- sented to with acclamation. The arrange- ments for the lecture had been made by the Rev., T. Owen Evans, St. Iago. acting on behalf of the Parish Council.

■ '— — Now if from any sudden chill A cold your nose should tint. On no account take anything For it but Peppermint. We are all liable to colds, Or frequently to cough Or hand keep Woods' mighty Cure. Don't put this matter off.

■ ABERAYROA. j Shipping.—Pw-llcam presents a pretty spectacle now, being filled up with local ships, among those moored there are the Johan nSrescent. Inalass, Eliza Janey- Enid, Success.—The Aberayron Male Voice Party succeeded in gaining the first prize at the Llwyncelyn Eisteddfod on St. David's Day. The Weather.—The weather has been de- light fully fine here for time of year; but at the time of writing it is changing, and snow is on the ground. On Tuesday, the Aber- ystwyth Mail van was unable to proceed, and a trap had to be requisitioned. St. David's Day.—As usual, this most auspacious day in the Welsh calendar was not celebrated here. This is due to indiffer- ence and not to want of local talent to sing the praises of our Patron Saint. We were glad to see the youngsters sporting the leek. The Hailway.-The work of constructing the railway is going on apace, and it will be completed within the scheduled time ac- cording to present forecasts. The work of land valuation is almost completed. Sir James Drummond is now in the neighbour- hood of Aberayron. The bridge at the junction with the G.W.R. is also nearlv completed, and the junction will probably be put in this month. Lecture.—A lecture was delivered at Peniel Chapel, under the auspices of the Wesleva 11s. on Friday evening last. The lecturer was Rev. W. O. Jones, Bangor, who took for his suoject John Jones," The lecturer treated his subject in a very humor- ous manner, and kept his audience spell- bound, giving many an instructive instance of the Welsh character. The chair was oc- cupied by Mr. D. Jenkins, C.M. On Sun- ray, the rev. gentleman preached morning and evening at the Wesleyan Chapel, and at 2 o'clock at Tabernacle C.M. Chapel. The sermons were much appreciated.

THE MUTTON BIRD. The mutton bird (puffinus tenuirostris) W38 so named by the early navigators of Bass Strait on account of the miuton-like flavour of its flesh. Mr. Frank Bullen, in The Cruise of the Cachalot." says that when grilled it smelh exactly like roast mutton, but that the taste is more like kippered herring. In certain parts of New Zealand, he tells us, it is the chief flesh food. The mutton bird has maintained its reputation, and it is in some danger of extermination. SOLAR CYCLONES. Under the title of "Cyclones on the Sun," the Scientific American has given an account of some remarkable investigations on ena- spots carried out at the Carnegie Solar Ob- servatory, California, by Professor George E. Hale. The result of ther,e is to shew that the disturbances in the sun which give nso to sun-spots are of the nature of cyclones. A whirling inrush of dark and comparatively cool hydrogen is one of the accompanying phenomena. By means of the spectro-helio- graph, invented by Professor Hale, it is pos- sible to examine separately the light due to different incandescent elements in the sun, For by means of a spectroscope the light, say, from glowing calcium, c&n be separated from that due to hydrogen. By means of a second slit the light from one of these alone can be admitted for further examination.

I William Westcourt, twenty-seven, an Army reservist, who was found injured on the railway near Holme, died in Peterborough Infirmary on. Saturday. He was travelling from London to Dundee, and it is not known how he came to fall from the train on to the line. The Metropolitan Drinking Fountain and Cattle Trough Association has erected a trough at Bury St. Edmunds in memory of the horses which perished in the South African War. Burglars stole J63 in farthings from Emmanuel Vicarage, Croydon, the other night. Successful experiments in wrreleaB telegraphy from trains were made between Buffalo and: Chicago on Saturday. A proposal to instal a water service in Dun- mow Workhouse for use in case of fire has been negatived by the guardians on the ground that workhouses will shortly be abolished. Even if your wife stays out all night, you cannot have a separation," Mr. Plowden, the, Marvlobone magistrate, told a young husband on Saturday. You see, you married her foe better or for wowe." A woman who was summoned at Yarmouth on Saturday for not sending her children regu- larly to school said they had no boots. "I oar- Tied one child to school," she added, but I I could not carry two."

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Y Gymdeithas Gymreig. SUCCESSFUL BANQUET AT THE WATERLOO HOTEL. About forty members of Y Gymdeithas Gymreig foregathered at the Waterloo Hotel, Aberystwyth, on Tuesday evening for the annual St. David's Day dinner. The president, Prof. Anwyl, was in the chair, and he was supported at the cross table by Principal Roberts, the Rev. R. Hughes, M.A., Prof. J. Young Evans, Mr. J. H. Davies, registrar of the University College; Mr. Arthur Jones, London, Midland, and City Bank; Chief Constable .Williams, Rev. T. A. Penry, Mr. D. C. Roberts, and Coun- cillor T. J. Samuel. There were also pre- sent :-v. T. E. Roberts, Dr. and Mrs. J. A. Morris, Capt. and Mrs. T Doughton, Mr. T. J .Samuel, Mr. T. W. Powell and Miss Powell, Mr and Mrs. J. Walters, Mr. and Mrs. N. H. Thomas, Mrs. L. Thomas. Miss Ellis, (Rheidol-terrace), Miss Molly Owen, Miss Sophia Evans, Mr. W. Miall Jones, Mr. D. Jones, (Rathbone), Mr. D. M. Jones. Mr. Arthur! Jones, Capt. Dd. James, Mr. Cl M. Williams, Mr Wm. Thomas, Mr. D. Jones (Chalybeate- street), Prof. Stanley Roberts, Mr. David Samuel, Prof. D. M. Lewis, Mr. R. J. Ellis, Mr. Geo. Wilkinson, Mr. Robt. Ellis, Mr. J. J. Griffiths Mr. D. Phillips, MT. David Ellis, Mr. W. R. Jones, Mr. J D Stephens, Capt. D J. Lloyd, Mr. H. D. Lloyd, Mr Enoch Davies, Mr. Dewi Griffiths Mr. Wm. Lewis, Mr. Ellis, and Sergt. D. Edwards and Mr. L. Thomas (secretaries). The catering reflected the highest credit upon the management of the Waterloo, the excellent spread being the subject of un- qualified praise by the diners. The menu was as follows :— CAWL- Cennin. Cynffon Eidion.. PYSG- "Ecg wediei Ferwi gyda Blaslvn Ig-ellmvnig. Tafellaii o Ledod Crasboe'th. gvrtm Blaslyn Brwyniaid. RHYNGFWYDYDD— Cei'ndedynuu Blasgrasedig. Manhastei"JI y Frenhines. GOLWYiHON— EidioTi Rhost a Blaslvn Marcht uddygl. Oen Rhost gyda Blaslyn Mintys Cyw Iar Rhost a Clilun Mochyn Caerefrog. LLYSIEUFWYD- Cloron. Pys Gleisioii. Adfresych Brwsel. MELCrSION— Poten Bewi Sant. Pasteion Rheonllvs. Cymyeg;\vyd Flrwvthau. Hufenau. Glud Drwyth. Bieudeiseni. Ceulfwvd, FFRWYTHAU- Grawnwin, Banauffrwyth, AuvafaUu, Afalau, Grawnsudd Ándh, neu Ffrwyth Dail China, The Chairman read letters regretting inability to be present from Mr. L. J. Roberts, Rhyl; Mr. J. Ballinger, Mr. Rich- ard Ellis, Mr. J. T. Rees, Mus. Bac., and Mr. David Jenkins Mus Bac. After pennillion singing by Mr. H. D. Lloyd, the loyal toasts were duly honoured. The toast of the evening, Dewi Sant," was submitted by Principal Roberts. The proposer said the present year in the history of the Welsh Society could only be described as a lean one. Still, it was an encouraging sign to see so many having turned out on such an inclement evening to honour the memory of the Patron Saint. Proceeding, the Principal said that whatever great social changes were imminent among the nations the person who could best fashion his life to the ideal set by Dewi Sant would be the better fitted to take his part in the new order of things which would follow such changes. The object at all times should be to take hold of the best that be- longed to them as a national inheritance in order to fit them to carry out their duties as citizens. A great change had taken place in the idea of the object of education. Edu- cation was now regarded not as in centuries gone by as a means to accomplish work, but as the discipline necessary for a man to enable him to do the work which he had to accomplish. What was the most important element in connection with education? Was it that which enabled a man to enter into the spirit of literature and into the wide thought of the world or that which enabled him to accomplish his work best P He be- lieved the balance was in favour of the latter, and that the chief aim of education was to fit and prepare a man for his work. Principal Roberts went on to speak of the improved facilities for securing education, and said he hoped even those who were going on in years would always endeavour to lay hold of the things which set a value upon their lives, and by which they felt they could demand respect for themselves, and which would bring about a respect for each other for the work they did, whatever that might be. They should cultivate patience in order to accomplish their life's work well and endeavour to maintain a close interest in the literature of their country and to become acquainted with its highest intellects. The people of Aberyst- wyth could have no excuse for not being a literary people, seeing that they were sur- rounded by so many literary.ancf educational facilities. (Applause). Chief Constable Edward Williams pro- posed the toast of The Clergy and Min- isters of all denominations," and said he took it he had been chosen to propose the toast because the committee thought he knew more of the clergy and ministers of the town than anyone else present. (Laugh- ter). Some people had been complaining of late about the ministers and deacons- (laughter)—that they had been playing too much. (More laughter). Everybody, how- ever, needed (recreation, because all work and no play made Jack a dull boy. He be- lieved that all work would make the min- isters dull, and he also believed they should indulge in innocent recreation like anybody else. He did not think that the ministers who had been indulging in a little recrea- tion recently, had done anything out of place. (Laughter). He considered that the ministers of the town did their work very well, and that morally Aberystwyth was as clean as any town in England or Wales, and for this the ministers were responsible to a great extent. (Hear, hear). The Rev. T. E. Roberts, M.A.. in res- ponding, spoke of the friendly relations ex- isting between the Church of England and Nonconformist ministers of the town. The toast of "Lien a chan Oymru" (The literature and music of Wales) was given by the Rev. R. Hughes, M.A., who referred to the establishment of the Welsh National Library in the town, and said he hoped it would be the means of the people generally becoming better acquainted with the literary treasures which they, as a nation. possesses. He made a strong plea for the preservation of the Welsh language, in order to make Welsh literature possible in the future. They ought to make every effort to have greater purity of language in their ordinary conversations. (Hear, hear). He knew it was a great temptation to use English words in their conversation, but if they only made a little effort and became better acquainted with the language of their country they would find plenty of suitable words to express their thoughts in ordinary conversation and in their public utterances. Mr. Hughes also dwelt on the absence of style (arddull) in Welsh writings, and as far as his know- ledge went he was not aware of a single Welsh novel which in this respect was vorthy of the Welsh Iangnuage. (Hear, iear). Mr. J. H. Davies. responding for litera- ture, said the rarest printed Welsh bobks were now deposited at the Welsh National Library in the town, while the oldest Welsh manuscripts had also arrived within the past day or two. The Welsh nation had occupied a high place in literature for cen- turies, and her literature was the oldest of any European nation. The first Welsh book, printed 800 years ago, and a large number of other ancient books were now to be seen at the National Library, and he believed a new era was dawning on the literature of Wales. Very few had seen these old liter- ary treasures up till now. but they would henceforth be available to all. (Applause). Mr. David Samuel, M.A., responded for music in the absence of Mr. David Jenkins. Mr. Samuel said they had been noted for centuries as a nation of singers, but did they sing as well as they should. He was afraid they were losing ground in this direction, and that the English people were fast taking the laurels from them. Mr. II Samuel spoke of the rapid strides made in choral singing in the North of England, and said he believed the chief fault of the Welshpeople was lack of perseverance. He would also like to see greater attention paid to orchestral music in the Principality, and to see the harp and violin being taken up by a greater number of their young people. They should make it their ideal that in whatever direction they applied their talents they should give of their best. (Applause). The Rev. T. A. Penry proposed the toast of The Educational and National Institu- tions of the town," and said he feared that the enthusiasm of the townspeople in the welfare of the University College was not as great as it was in former years. Still, the College had become a great and honour- able institution, and he congratulated Principal Roberts upon the success which had attended the institution since he be- came the head. They were now looking forward anxiously to the time when the Chancellor of the Exchequer would make known his decision as to increasing the grants to the Welsh University Colleges. Prof. D. Morgan Lewis, replying to the toast, said he felt sure all present were agreed that there was no ground for the general charges made against the National colleges that they were agnostic in their tendency upon the minds of the students. (Hear, hear). Mr. Arthur Jones, in submitting the toast of "Y Gymdeithas Gymreig." said although the Society was weak in some" re- spects, still he did not think any society in Wales could boast of a greater array of eminent and talented members. The Society had influenced him to speak more Welsh that he formerly did. Professor Anwyl, in a characteristically humorous speech, attributed the present weakness of the Society to the fact that great ability was generally associated with modesty. (Laughter.) Members were loth to promise an address some weeks beforehand but on an occasion like this when the speeches were impromptu the talent of the members simply poured forth in a torrent. (Renewed laughter.) He would suggest that the Society be carried on in future on im- promptu lines. (More laughter.) The Pre- sident Innounced he wbuld himself give an address, the second of the season, on Wednesday evening week on the subject Nodweddion Dafydd ap Gwilym." The proceedings terminated with the singing of Hen Wlad fy Nhadau," the solo being taken by Mr. Wm. Thomas. During the evening Mr. H. D. Lloyd sang penillion songs with accompaniment by Mr. Reuben Roberts. Councillor T. J. Samuel sang a song with words specially composed for the occasion by Professor Young Evans, and solos were also rendered by Miss E. D. Ellis and Miss Mollie Owen and Mr Enoch Davies. Mrs. Samuel acted as accompan- ist.

LAMPETER. Clerical.—The Rev. Tom Williams, B.A., assistant master at the St. David's College School has been appointed to a curacy at Maidstone. Assessment Committee.—A meeting of this committee was held on Friday, Mr. J. C. Harford. presiding. A number of appeals were heard and considered. Success.—Miss Olwen. Jones, only daugh- ter of Mr. and Mrs. Tivy Jones, Rhoslwyn, is included in the pass-list of the recent London Matriculation examination. Angling.—< The fiishing season, which opened on Monday, began in bitterly cold weather, but nevertheless it did not pre- vent a few enthusiastic sportsmen from in- dulging in their favourite pastime. Marriage.—At the Registrar's Office on Saturday the marriage was solemnised be- tween Mr. Howell Evans of Pontyclun and Miss Emily Davies, Emlyn Cottage, Ram, daughter of the late Mr. D. Emlyn Davies) schoolmaster. In Aid of Sailors.—At Shiloh on Monday evening, the Rev. D. Morgan, Cardigan, delivered a sermon under the auspices of the Sailors' Mission Society, and concluded his exhortation with an appeal for subscrip- tions towards the Society's fund. Drunk and Incapable. —On Saturday morning. John Walsh. a tramping labourer, was brought before Mr. Roderick Evans and charged by Sergt. Thomas with being drunk on the previous day. Defendant, who admitted his guilt, was ordered to pay 2s. 6d. and costs. Appointment.—Mr. D. Robert-Jones, J.P., presided over a meeting of the House Com- mittee of the Lampeter Union held on Friday, and it was unanimously agreed to appoint Miss A. Lloyd, of Tynewydd, Cribyn to be assistant matron at the Work- house. Licensing Sessions.—At the adjourned Licensing Sessions on Friday, before the Mayor and Mr. Roderick Evans, the licensee of the Railway Refreshment Room applied for a certificate to enable her to get a re- duction in the amount she has to pay to the Compensation Fund. The magistrates grant- ed the certificate. Funeral.—The funeral took place at Llanwnen churchyard on Thursday of Mrs. Hannah Davies, of Pencaeau, Pencarreg. Deceased was 84 years of age. At the house the Rev. R. C. Jones and the Rev. D. Jones, Noddfa. officiated, and at the church the Rev. R. H. Richards. Llansawel Petty Sessions.—At the Llan- sawel Petty Sessions held last week, John Evans, of Tyhowel Pencarreg was charged by P.C. Johns, Treherbert, with carrying a gun without a licence. A fine of £1 in- cluding costs was imposed. All the licences of public-houses in the district were re- newed without opposition.

March Coughs ana Colds. PEPS AND PERILS OF CHANGEABLE WEATHER. Wet, cold and windy weather is very try- ing for the weak-chested, but even the more robust among us need Peps at this season if we are to defy coughs, colds, bronchitis, and other throat and chest ailments that the changing season brings in its train. The tickling throat cough which is so pre- valent during March is apt to be very per- sistent, and is often the forerunner of chronic bronchial trouble. A handy box of Peps arms you against all these risks. Whenever a fit of sneezing, a tickling cough, or an attack of shivering gives warning of a chill, take a Peps tablet from its silver wrapper, 'place it on the tongue, and breathe deeply into the throat. bronchial tubes and lungs, the rich medicinal fumes which arise as the Peps tablet dis- solves on the tongue. Peps contain no opium or other dangerous drug. but a powerful medicine which is 'breathed straight into the lungs. This is why Peps prove the most reliable home re- medy for coughs and colds, and can be taken with perfect safety and unequalled success by both old and young.

machTnlleth LOCAL JUSTICES CRITICISED. ,D. At a meeting of the Montgomeryshire Police Committee on Friday, a letter was read complaining that in a case at Machynlleth in which a farmer was charged with failing to report a noutbreak of sheep scab, the pen- alty inflicted was so light as to have little or no effect as a deterrent. The Clerk said he was informed that the penalty in the case was so light that the county had to pay more than the defendant, though there were tliree charges against him. The Chairman (Captain Mytton), in mov- ing that the letter be sent to the Machyn- The Chairman (Captain Mytton), in mov- ing that the letter be sent to the Machyn- lleth justices, said he was always loth to find fault with magistrates. He thought their common sense should tell them that if they wanted to put down the disease they should fine transgressors heavily. That had been done in some cases, but in others the penalty had been very light, and the conse- quence was that other farmers suffered by the continuance of the disease. The motion was adopted. COUNTY SCHOOL GOVERNORS. The monthly meeting of the County School Governors was held on Friday, when there were present Mr. W. M. Jones (in the chair) Mrs. Jenkins, Mr. Richard Rees. Mr T. R. Morgan, Mr T. Parsons, Dr. Edwards, Mr J. M. Breese, Dr. Davies, with Mr. Meredith Roberts (clerk), and MP. H. H. Meyler (head master). School Fees. Arising out of the minutes the Clerk said the amount fees outstanding up to Decem- ber was £ 49 10s.—Mr. Parsons: That does not include the fees in arrears for the cur- rent quarter.—The Clerk No.-The cases of those who had not paid their fees were then taken in committee. As to those whose fees were in arrear for the current term, it was agreed that they should be all col- lected before the end of March. Visiting Committee. Mrs. Jenkins. as one of the visiting com- mittee said the new stove was granted in the" school kitchen. The kitchen wanted to be thoroughly overhauled, for it was impossible to cook under the present conditions.—The Head Master said the stove was comparative- ly a new one.—It was agreed to ask the person who supplied the stove to come and inspect it, and it was further decided to get new utensils. The Overdraft. Discussing the question of bursaries, Mr.

was submitted by Mr. Hugh Hughes, soli- citor, who said he had attended each an- nual gathering}, with one exception, since he was chairman in 1887.-The toast was enthusiastically received. The Vice-Chairman gave the toast of "The Visitors," and Mr. Nevill, of Lichfield, in responding, said the Town Council ought to have decided the question of the band be- fore Christmas. That was the failing of Aberystwyth. Othfer toasts honoured were those of the Vice-chairman and the Host. The gathering concluded with the singing of the English and Welsh National Anthems. During the evening songs were rendered by the Chairman, Mr. James Lewis (with harp accompaniment), Mr. Nevill (Tam- worth), Mr. Hicklin, Mr R. J. Jones, and Mr D. M. Davies, and a recitation was given by Mr. Cast.

l1li' .CIII"IrI.}'IL--M. Richard Rees said the overdraft at the bank at present was £177, while last year it was £ 355. Visiting Committee. Mr. Richard Roes and Mr J. M. Breese were appointed the visiting committee for the next month. COLONEL PRYCE-JONES AND WELSH DISESTABLISHMENT. A well-attended meeting of Conservatives was held at the Town Hall, Machynlleth on Wednesday evening last. Colonel Pryce- Jones presided, in the absence of Lord Herbert Vane-Tempest, who was abroad. As the prospective Fnionist candidate for the Montgomery Boroughs, Colonel Pryce- Jones met with a hearty reception. He desired. he said, to make quite clear to his Machynlleth supporters the attitude he in- tended to adopt in reference to the proposed disestablishment and disendowment of the Church in Wales. He knew there were many there who wanted to know how he was "going on the question. He need hardly tell them that he should offer the most uncompromising opposition to such a measure.—(Cheers). He could not conceive how any honest or fair-minded man could vote for the proposals contained in the sug- gested bill of the Government. He knew hundreds of Nonconformists who would take no part in such confiscation, and it would be his great pleasure to defend the ancient Church of the land from attack, just in the same way as he would resist an attack upon any other property. Mr. S. Thompson, Unionist candidate for West Denbigh, delivered an address on Tariff Reform."