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p- ABEli YSTWYTII Horse Fa r.-Tlie next half-yearly horse fair will be held on the Smithneld on Friday September 17th. Machynlleth Male Voice Choir. On W ed- tie day next. this well-known Olioir will give a concert at the Coliseum. English visitors are eagerly anticipating the visit. Starr-Bowkett Society.-At the appropria- tion meeting of the Aberystwyth Starr-Bow- ett Building Society held last Saturday evening, the draw for £ 200 resulted in favour of Mr. David John Pugh, Llanbadarn. Maud AHan.-There was a full house at thg, Pier Pavilion on Thursday evening, on the occasion of the visit of Miss Maud Allan, the lelebrated dancer. Her dancing was en- tusiastically applauded by the audience. A very large crowd awaited her coming out of the Pier. to have a glimpse at her. The Private Secretary. On September mh and the two succeeding nights Mr Chas. H. Hawtr^'s successful piece of comedy, The Privaecretary" will be produced at the Coliseum. Aberystwyth people have seen this piece before, and knowing its merits as they do, full houses will undoubted- ly be the order of the day. The Carnival.—The proceeds of the Hospi- tal Carnival in aid -of the Infirmary. organ- ised by the Cycling Club, amounted to over £ 52. The following were the prize winners for collections: -1 st, Miss Thomas. E5 2s; 2nd Mr Jack Roberts. JB3 7s Gd; 3rd Miss Evans £3 18s lid; 4th Miss Jones. El lis 6d; 5th Master Lindsay Davies, £ 1 10s. 2!d. The Clarach Drowning Tragedy—Mr. A J. Hughes, the Town Clerk has received a letter from the secretary of the Carnegie Hero Fund Trust, in connection with the death of Harrv Armstrong for information required by the Trustees of the Carnegie Fund to enable them to deal with a case and also asking if "Taylor or Armstrong had left dependents, to be furnfshed either directly or through the police, with such in- formation as might be available. "A Message from Mars."—On Monday and Tuesday next, for two nights only, Mr. Percy Tyler will present his company in the famous comedy drama A Message from Mars at the Coliseum, Aberystwyth. This play had a most successful run in London for nearly 1,000 nights, and although it has been travelling the provinces for the last seven years, it still shows no sign of waning nomilaritv. The company visiting Aberyst- wyth is an exceptionally strong one, and in- eludes Mr Dudley Stuart as Horace Par- ker," and Mr. Percy Tyler as a tramp, a part played by him nearly 3,000 times. Special scenery and all the wonderful illusions in- dented by Maskelyne and Cook are travel- ed, and everything will be done to render be performances to be given at Aberystwyth > exact replicas of the London production. 'lie box-office is now open at Mr. D. Phillips' each office, where the plan may be seen and eats booked. The Merry Widow."—The appearance of The Merry Widow on the boards at the Coliseum on Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights. drew very crowded houses. Despite other great attractions the traffic on Thurs- day night in Terrace-road was greatly im- peded by the great number of people wait- ing for admission. All the available space inside the building was occupied, and the general opinion is that the Merry Widow was the best production that has ever visited Aberystwyth. Friday evening's proceedings -were a. repetition of the preceding night, for long before the doors were opened, several scores;6f people stood by the door, and there was a crowded house. this evening again. The house was also well patronised on Satur- day evening. Mr. David Phillips the en- terprising manager of the Coliseum, deserves well at the hands of the Aberystwyth people for catering to their amusements. Wedding.-At St. Michael's Church on Wednesday morning the marriage was solemn- ised of Mr. Llewelyn Jones, Nanteos estate igent and the youngest son of Mr. Rees Jones, borough surveyor, and Miss Gertrude Rosa Aldrich, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Aldrich, of Mitcham, London. The cere- mony was performed by the Rev. J. T. Dav- ies, curate. The bride was given away by her brother-in-law, Mr. J. E. Hughes, Little Darkgate-street, and was attended as brides- inaids by Miss Winifred Aldrich, her sister; Miss Beryl Hughes, her nieoe. and Miss Dorothy Jones, niec-e of the bride groom. The beet man was Mr. H. Rees. Jones, of Llan- dudno, brother of the bridegroom. After- ,wards,, the wedding party repaired to the torne eff the bride's sister in Little Dark- gate-street, where a reception was held. .Later)in.the day Mr. and Mrs. Llewelyn *»Jon«s, ^-Jeft for Birmingham, where the honeymoon will be spent. The Skating Rink.—The fancy dress skat- ing and dancing carnival held at the Skating Rink on Wednesday night was 4gain a huge success, there being hundreds .present and over twenty in character. judges were His Worship the Mayor (Councillor J. T. Davies), and Capt. G. Fossett Roberts, J.P. "The prizes werb presented to the following ..¡..uccess liIlJetitors by th& Mayoress (Mrs. Davies):Best fancy costumerudy), 1, Mrs. Atwood. {' An Enchantress" ,2, #Miss At- wood', Itfaljan Girl"); best fa^cy costume (genUewan), 1, Mr. Jones, "Spanish Girl"; ..2, Master Seach, Boy Scout" best comical costume (gentleman), 1, Mr. T. E. Jarman, "Merry Widow"; 2, Mr. J. T. Williams, Yankee Tramp" best graceful skater (local) (gentleman), Mr. Mansel Jenkins; best skat, iryg couple. Miss Ruby Wells and Mr. Vaughton. On clearing the floor, dancing was indulged in until eleven o'clock. Over tb.e9 hundred and fifty took part in the dancing which was thoroughly enjoyed, the floor being in capital condition. On Wed- nesday next a grand complimentary benefit j for Mr. J. T. Perks, the managing director, will be held. Through the Drink." — The adjourned .summons of Annie Davies, 25 Portland-street against her husband William James DavieF, I boatman, was heard on Friday before the Mayor (Mr i T JDavies) and Mr Peter Jones. —-The charge against the husband was4 of having assaulted and beaten his wife. :She also applied for a judicial separation order. -Mr Meyrick Hughes appeared for the com- plainant, and said that the complainant, sim- ply asked the Betith to irnId over. the'de- fendant for six lWmths—2Til reply solicitor's questions, complainant sai through the drintt she brought these pro- ceedings on He Hi husband ill-treated her when he was in"*drink. He had ill-treated her fortnight last Tuesday, by pulling her about the house, ar.d up and down the ■fcairs. He never ill-treated her except when in drink.—Defendant admitted having ill- treated her. He was' drunk at the time, And had pulled her up the stairs ,but he had not pulled her downstairs.—The Bench bound his over in the sum of £5 to be of #ood behaviour for six months. The yor Do vou understand?—Defendant: Riht, ho. Death of Miss Anne Edwai-ds.-The death 'took place on Saturday morning of Miss Anne J'Vlwards, iister of Mr Jack Edwards, book- -seller and stationer, Great Darkgate-street, nt the age of 67.years. Deceased lady was held in the highest esteem, and her passing away is mourned by a large number of friends. IShtt had been in failing health since the spring, hut it was not until a few weeks ago 4alie took to her bed. Miss Edwards, who -w,i-, the second daughter of the late Edward Hdwards (Pea-cerdd Ceredigion), was born at Aberystwyth, and had resided there ill her lifetime. She w." a' cultured lady, and a linguist of exceptional ability. The German had claimed her special attention, and she was nn earnest studer.+ -of the classics of that language. Some cf her translation also from Welsh to English we'? of a most meri- torious order, and won prizes at important ctgteddfodau. Latterly, she had taken up the study of TV;>eranto, and had become a ty,o-st proficient exponent and cnthiwi^tic -supporter of tlvV new langnarre. In Ler ««Tly days she attended the Skinner-street School under Mr -Tonkins, and afterwards I under the Rev. WiHiam Jones. She ^as. also a pupil at the Penparke School. With the opening of the University College in the "town. Miss Edwards b^ame one of the first women students She Av.)s also a prominent member of th" local Choral Society which fru'ished several year- a'To. Decens-'vl was a faithful adb^r^t of the Calvinistic Meth- body, and h°r lo, 'dl he keenly felt fit Snlem Chapel -berc, she rendered valuable ielp in all branches of church aetivitv. Deep *nnathy is felt her brother. Mr Jg-k in his bereavement. Sho is also ""Tin"1 bv another brother, Mr. Edward R. fMwprds, of .I atti, 17.RA. The funeral trl, place on W afternoon at the rff; .-•kerv, the Maurice Grilfjth and D. vTr .'•th Jones officiating. < a Science and Art Classes.—The results of the Board of Education Examination are to the Board of Education Examination are to hand and the following students have been successful:—Machine drawing. Stage 1. Al- bert E. Hotc-hkiss 1st class; Thomas S. Wil- liams, Ernest Davies, John D. Mcrris; 2nd class-Light and shade, David T. Evans. Lizzie E. Morgan, and Dilys Evans, 2n class.— Model drawing, Dilys Evans, 2nd class. Petty Sessions.—The weekly Petty Sessions were held on Wednesday before Mr. Wm. Thomas (in the chair) and Mr. Dd. James —The only case far hearing was an applica- tion for a bastardy order.—Mr. J. T. Perks, manager of the Skating Rank, applied for an extension of an hour's time on Wednesday next on the occasion of a benefit concert to Mr. Perks, the manager.—The application was granted. Lifeboat, Collection.—The total amount col- lected towards the National Lifeboat Insti- tution fund at Aberystwyth on August 23rd was 1:38 18s. 2d. Included in this sum were the following subscriptions received by the Mavor (Mr. J. T. Davies)His Worship the Mavor, tl Is.; Mr. W. H. Colby, Llan- badarn-road, £ 1; Mrs. T. F. Roberts, Treathro, 10s. 6d.; Mr. Henry Woodall, I.landudno, 10s. 6d; Dr. M. Jones-Powell, Vicarage, 10s. 6d. Lady Evans, Lovesgrove, 10s Gd Mr. W. B. Powell, Nanteos, 10s 6d; Mrs. Lewis Matliias, St. David's-road, 10s Gd. Countess of Lisburne, CVosswood, 5s.; Mr B. E Morgan, 2, Marine-terrace, 3s 6d; collection made at the Waterloo Hotel, E4 2s.; amount received at the Pier £3 19s. 6d; The County School. The following list of successes of pupils of this school in the May evening examination of the Board of Education, subject, theoretical ironganic chemistry has just come to hand. Second stage, first class: Heber Lewis: Herbert Pickard; Gwilym T. R. Evans; W. A. Bed- does. Second class: E. W .Edwards; Jeannie Lewis; William Edwards; Evan Edwards; Maurice Hinton Jones; S Rosamond Hughes, Lizzie Richards; D. Morris Jones; I. Emrys Lewis. Stage I.: M. Griffith; Emlyn God- frey Jones; Fred J. Radford; Wm. James; Griff. John Jones; R. Maelor Thomas; E. Meirion Davies; Annie Morgan; W Stanley Jones; David James Morgan; Evan Jones; Thomas W. Jones; Alan Rattray; David Lewis Davies. School re-opens on Tuesday, September 14th. Information in regard to the admission of new pupils, forms of appli- cation, etc., may be obtained from the Head- master, or from the Clerk, 6, Portland- street. A Timely Rescue. An exciting incident occurred on the South beach at Aberystwyth on Saturday morning last. A sixteen-year old lad the son of visitors, was bathing, when no suddenly went beyond his depth, and was in imminent danger of drowning. Mr. Prvse Phillips, grocer, Little Darkgate- street, Who was on the road above the beach, noticed the danger, and without waiting to divest himself of any of his cloth- ing, plunged into the water to the rescue. Thanks to his timely action he succeeded in saving the boy, who had already disapeared twice. With the assistance of the father, who was also on the beach, Mr Phillips then brought the boy ashore. The incident. which occurred at about six o'clock in the morning, might easily have terminated otherwise, as there were few people about. and the boy could very well have gone under without be- ing noticed. Mr. Phillips, who in his day, was one of the best swimmers in the town, deserves praise for the courage and prompti- tude which he displayed, and his action is one worthy of recognition by the Royal Humane Society. Mrs. Pc-nJerbury's Past." Miss Emma Hutchison and Mr. Percy Hutchison, whose management has been established for over 21 years, will on Thursday, Friday and Sat- urday this week produce at the Coliseum one of the funniest farces of the age, 1, MI-S Ponderbury's Past," which ran for eight consecutive months at the Vaudeville Thea- tre, London. This clever comedy from the versatile pen of Sir Francis Burnand, late Editor of Punch"—has been one of the greatest successes, and still continues to draw crowded houses, and another fact which contributes to its success is that it is pro- duced by Mr. Percy Hutchison, who for eight years was stage manager, and producer to Sir Charles Wyndham. This makes the 41st success. produced by Mr. Percy Hutchison, who we understand, has personally selected and rehearsed a very powerful company which will include one of the finest comed- ians of the day, Mr. Stanley Cooke (of Charley',s Aunt" fame). Mr. Cooke will be ably supported by Miss Gladys. Archbutt, late of Terry's Theatre, and Mr. George Ed ward es, musical comedy companies. Death of a Territorial.—Deep sympathy is felt for Mr. and Mrs. Richard Davies, Wood- croft House, Qiieen-street and their family in the death of their seoond son Lewis, which took place on Thursday night at the age of nineteen. The deceased had been in- disposed for a couple of months. He was a member of the Cardiganshire Battery of the R.F.A., and had attended the annual camp at Parkgate this year. but owing to illne s he had to return home before the camp struck. His occupation was that of a plumb- er. The funeral took place on Tuesday, when the body was interred at the cemetery. The funeral was very largely attended, and a detachment of Territorials. in uniform pre- ceded the hearse, six of whom acted as bearers. Capt. Mathias and Capt. Morgan were also present. The officiating minister was the Rev. Henry Evans, Baptist minister, Penrhyncoch. The chief mourners were Mr. and Mrs. Davies (father and mother), Miss C. A. Davies (sister), and Mr. John Davies and Masters Richard and Albert Davies (brothers); Mrs Saunders (aunt), Mrs. and Miss Evans (Llanrhystyd), Mrs. Jones (Com- mins Coch), aunts; Mr and Mrs. Davies (High-street), cousins Miss L. Jones (North parade), cousin. Beautiful wreaths had been sent by his "Territorial comrades; by his employer,>Mr. David Watkins, and other emolpyees, /d V Miss A. James, Llan- badarn, and'Mrs. Evans. Llanrhystyd. New'^usjc. — Among recent publications is 'Choruses for Male Voices," by David Jenkins, Mus. Bac., Aberystwyth, which in- cludes—" dares Hinon" (Fairest Maiden), "Cydgan y Bugeiliaid (Shepherds' Chorus) and "Peace, be StiW" (Go&teg, for). By these recent compositions Mr David Jenkins has, 6ays a music critic, made a timely enlarge- ment of the selection of works suitable for male-voice choirs. In every case English and Wekh words are given. "Cares Hinon" is an arrangement from Gluck, and Mr Jenkins has exercised his well-known ability in this direction with splendid results. "Cydgan y Bugeiliaid," opening with a largo movement of poetic conception, contains bright and happy changes, while its general character of a pastorale is well preserved. Peace, be Still,"—a part song sacred in character-is in- tended to be sung unaccompanied, and is a work of quite exceptional merit. Affording scope for descriptive power, intensity of feel- ing, and delicacy of expression, it should prove equal in poularitv to anv of the com- poser's works of this class, and although very different in style it should outrival as a test the well-known "'Wvr Philistia." The need of compositions of this class is a real one, and they will prove a very pleasing addition to the repertoire of male voice societies. Concert at the College.—The students of the short course in music at the College gave a concert at the Examination Hall on Friday ( evening. There was a fairly àrge audience. Some of the items were splendidly rendered, but the enthusiastic plaudits of the audience did not secure enco-PF, owing to the modesty of the artistes, who had not prepared for such emergencies. The proceeds of the con- cert will go towards forming a scholarship in ruisic. Mr. David Jenkins, Mus. Bac., con- ducted the proceedings, while Mr. W. M. Lewis was the accompanist. The programme was as follows.Pi,-inoforte solo, Lays of Cambria." Miss Kate Griffiths; song, Alone on the Raft," Mr. Gordon Tees, LI-inath scng, For all Eternity." Miss Phyllis Tho- mas, Aberystwyth; song, "Admired Mir- I anda," Mr. Isaac Hopkins, Aberystwyth; violin solo, '• Romance," Mr. Phillip Lewis (of the London Svmnhony Orchestra), en- cored; song, "Y Milwr Clwyfedig"; song, R-hosvn y, Miss Ifyfa-rwv Joros, CJoginnn; duett. "0 Lovely Per' Miss Nesta Morgan and Miss Mollie Oven. Aber- y-twyth Cencorcd' orw "The t and the Bird," Miss Florrie Edwards, The T,iirel.,i, bervstwvth son. Yr bo^yn Dr.vg" fis". Csther in^ Prch. Corn's: song." Iesu, I Cyfaill f'euaid Cu." .A"ss .A rni^ Eran>: song, Ple"i 'i Duw." Hr. W. FVans; song, Bird of Love." Mis-, Margaret Harries; i r>srt s-ong, "Tell me. Flora." conducted by Miss Xwta, Morgan: fir^le. Hen Wlad fv Nhadau." and God Save the King," the solos being taken by Mr D. Jenkins. In the course of the evening an address war- de- livered by Principal L. C. Venables, of the South London Institute of Music, who said it was the tonic solfa system that was used throughout the whole of Wales, and also largely throughout the Kingdom and tho Colonies. It w^as a simpler system than the old notation. Wales was known throughout the world a-i the land of song, and in it every man and child could sing, but there was one tiling that was sometimes lacking, and that was the power of reading music. A vote of thanks was accorded Mr. Tom Thomas, of Ynyshir, for his valuable help. Mr. Thomas taught the classes, voice production and singing. AN ENQUIRY FROM MARS. (To the Editor of the Welsh Gazette.) Sir,—Our Promenade Shows provoke en- quiry from afar,-a wireless telegram message from Mars reads:— Is it true that in the University town of Aberystwyth 6D. is charged for two- penny seats ? Have you a town clerk ? Does he see that clauses in agreements are kept ? Does a borough-accountant-hon- orary-band-treasurer demand, receive and check to a penny weekly receipts of the shows ? Are your town councillors named: Aldermen Peter Jones, E. P. Wynne, Isaac Hopkins, and Robert Doughton; Council- lors J. T Davies, C. M. Williams, George Fossett Roberts, D. C. Roberts, George Wilkinson, Edwin Morris, Daniel Thomas, T. J. Samuel, Rufus Williams, R. J. Jones, J. Gibson, junr., John Evans. Will the ratepayers re-elect them all when their turns come to go out ? We are interested here. On our canal banks, where we gather in summer to hear con- certs, seats are 2D.; and when we say two- pence we do not mean 6» Wire reply if you can." « What answer can be given to Mars? GEO EYRE EVANS. Ty Tringad, 30th August, 1909. ARMENIAN WIDOWS AND ORPHANS. (To the Editor of the Welsh Gazette.") Sir,—Could we not as a town, make a col- lection towards the maintenance of the thousands of Armenian widows and orphans, of the recent massacres in Antioch, Adana, etc. Perhaps some of your readers could make a suggestion how such an effort could be carried through? CLARA R. FEARNSIDES. Ivy Bank, Llanbadarn. August 31st, 1909. -f/- CRICKET. THE MERRY WIDOW" v. TRINITY. (The members of the "Merry Widow" com- gany played Trinity at the Vicarage Field on aturday afternoon. A very pleasant game was witnessed, the "Merry Widowers" being victorious by seven runs. The scores were as follows: The MERRY WIDOW." A Geary b Hinkesman 0 J. Lloyd b Hinkesman 13 W. Brightwell b Davies 0 H. Storey c and b Margrave 3 F. Thwarte b Hinckesman 0 L. Steward b Margrave 0 W. Dickson c Hinkesman b Margrave 14 H. Proppitt c Heritage b Margrave 9 H. Emerie not out 3 B. Reynolds b Margrave 0 D. Llewellyn, stumped 0 Extras. 7 -I Total. 49 TRINITY. G. Farrow, run out, b Geary 2 L. Margrave, not out 15 R. Hinckesman b Steward 0 W. Heritage b Dickson 0 C. Pain b Dickson 15 H. P. Roberts b Steward 1 F. Otterburn c Proppitt b Dickson 11 V. Ellis b Steward 2 J. J. Davies c Brightwell b Dickson 2 R McMorland b Dickson 0 T Ellis b Steward 0 Extras 4 Total 42
BOYS' BRIGADE CAMP.
BOYS' BRIGADE CAMP. SPORTS AND EXCURSIONS AT DEVIL'S BRIDGE. As was reported in our last issue the 1st Aberystwyth Company of the Boys' Brigade spetn last week under canvass at the Devil's bridge. On Wednesday morning the Company marched along the main road to Hafod send- ing forward scouts and advance party. On the way they passed under the famous monu- mental arch commemorating the jubilee of George III. The history of the event was given by Surgeon-Lieut. A. 0. Watkin. Thence they proceeded to Eglwys Newydd Church n which is placed the maignificent memorial by Chantrey. They were received by the Vicar of the Parish, the Rev. T Noah Jones who most kindly showed the party through the church, and afterwards addressed a few words of encouragement to the boys. The Company then proceeded to Hafod where they paraded on the terrace and were cor- dially received by Mr. T. J. Waddingham, J.P., who gave a handsome donation to the funds and also complimented the boys on their 3mart appearance. The route from here lay through the Hafod. grounds to the main road where a heavy shower of rain caused the Company to seek shelter in a neighbouring barn. After the storm had passed over the march was resumed home- ward and camp was reached about 6.30 after an absence of over six hours. None of the boys were the worse for the long march. In the evening the officers and staff were en- tertained to suppef by Mrs. Morgan and family and Mr. Burton, London. After a daintily served iepast the remainder of the evening was occupied with an impromptu concert and a mo.,>t enjoyable evening was spent. On Thursday morning preliminary arrange- ments were made for the inspection and in the afternoon the Company went to the Bungalow at Ponterwyd at the kind invita- tion of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Powell, Aber- ystwyth, who provided a splendid tea which was greatly enjoyed. They also held a scratch sports in a field below the Bungalow. A very enjoyable afternoon was spent, and the Company arrived back in camp at eight o'clock. A visit round the Devil's Bridge falls ac- cupied a considerable portion of Friday morn- ing. The boys were taken round free of charge by the kindness of Miss Bowen, the manageress, of the Hafod Arms Hotel. The falls were seen to considerable advantage owing to the recent rains. The afternoon trains on the Vale of Rheidol Railway brought up a large number of visitors for the camp inspection and sports. The camo wTas inspect- ed by Capt Mathias, O.C., of tlie 1st Cardi- gan Battery R.F.A., who was accompanied by Lieut Henry Roberts.. The camp was pronounced to be in splendid condition whilst the drilling of the boys received much favour- able comment. The various inspection move- ments were performed, and the boys marched past in column and in company formation. After the inspection tea was served out to the guests in the large mess marquee and afterwards the sports took place. The following were the winners:— 100 yards (over 12 and under 14), 1, David vwis Jones: 2. David Hinton Jones: 3. J. D. James. Sack Race, 1, J. Benison; 2, Idwal V. Thomas; 3, Ben Morgan. 100 yards (over 14), 1, Evan Chamber- lain; 2, Thomas Evans: 3, Ivor James. 220 yards, 1, George Rees; 2, George Gor- nall; 3, J. D. James. Potato Race, 1. n. Hinton Jones; 2, D. E. Morgan. Tug of War, Lance-Corporal Radford's team. Dispatch race, 1, Lance-Corporal Radford. Cock-fight, 1, Lance-Corporal Radford; 2, Lance-corporal Augustus Richards. 'Wheelbarrow race, 1, Albert Davies and T Williams; 2, Ivor James and Wm. Jones. 440 yards, 1, George Rees; 2, Ivor James; 3 J. D. James. Victoria cross race, 1, George Rees; 2, David Jones. The championship medal to be held from year to year for the boy who gains the great- ert number of points in the camp sports was won this year by Lance-Corporal George Rees. Tho silver medal awarded for the neatest 1 tent in camp, the medal to become the sole property of the lance-Corporal in charge, wns won by Lance-Corporal Aiigiisttis Richards, ] with Lance-Corporal Gornall second. The prizes; were subsequently presented by Mrs. Thomas Powell. The boys were early astir on Saturday morning and preparations for the departure 3 began before breakfast. The tents were I struck by twelve o'clock and practically everything had been finished by dinner time, the dinner being served in the open air. The camp closed with a tea. in the bungalow, pro vided by Mrs. Morgan and family. The Company entrained at 5.20, and after a pleasant journey reached Aberystwyth about 6.30. They then marched through Terrace- road, Marine-terrace, Pier-street, Great Darkgate-street, and Chalybeate-street, to Alexandra-road, where they were dismissed.
Echo of the Xema
Echo of the Xema WELSHMAN'S PLUCK AND COURAGE. With regard to the recent diamond fields in German South-West Africa, a correspond- ent writes to the Financial News" as fol- lows n Now that Messrs Spence and Co., Cape- town, are claiming these rich deposits, it mav be interesting to know how these fields were discovered by the action of a celebrated party of Englishmen, whose search for dia- monds at the time was laughed at by Spence and Co., I refer to the noted expedition of the steamship Xema, which left Cardiff in search of the Treasure Island some two or three years ago. "An expedition was fitted out in London to go in search of an island supposed to be covered with diamonds, and it was so well ad- vertised by its promoters, that it captured the public eye for weeks, until it ended in a dramatic manner by the action of the Cape Government, acting under certain influences, in sending a cruiser to stop the ':ftlibusters,' as they were termed at the time. It was rumoured then that this expedi- 11 -1 -1 1 tion was to pick up a nigniy-respectaoie ana well-known London mining engineer, who would take the party on the place-that he would be picked up on some rocky peninsula along the coast and steer them to their des- tination. Mr W. G. Griffith, the engineer in question, who is a Welshman, would be the last man in the world to go on a fool's er- rand, despite the dramatic finish up, and those who knew him felt certain there was something in the background of the 'Treasure Island,' because we know now that the island was not the chief rendedvous of the party, but was to be their headquarters, as it was British and within easy distance of the dia- mondiferous ground. "However when Mr Griffith arrived in Lon- don some nine or ten months after, a few of us had a pleasant half hour with him twitting him about his Treasure Island, etc., and he made this very significant remark to use at the time—' It's very pleasant to meet old friends like this, and to poke fun at each other; but he laughts best who laughts last, and I will stake my reputation as an engin- eer that sufficient diamonds will be found before long on that coast to create a sensa- tion '—and he produced two very small ones which he had picked up in that country. A few weeks after that the announcement was made of the discovery of diamonds at Luiderbuitz Bay, close to one of the islands where the Xema expedition had arranged to I.J. stay. Mr Griffith, it seems, went to Windhoek after the expedition was disbanded, and had long interviews with the officials at head- quarters as to the possibility of diamonds being discovered in that district, and he was offered at the time any quantity of land for mining purposes in the district, but he said that it was practically impossible to work owing to the want of fresh water. However, that very district that was offered him then is valued now, according to an official statement in the German Reichstag, at t50 millions sterling—such is plucky little Griffith's bad luck. It will not, I believe, be disclosing any secret if I mention what he told me sincethat the present diamond fields are not by any means the only ones there, that on his last journey down there he found two large fractures containing Kimberlite, or diamondiferous blue-ground, a long distance away from the present dis- coveries, and that from cursory examination they contained all the necessary conditions of diamond-bearing ground, but that it is not very probably that prospectors will penetrate to that district for a long time to come, for several reasons. However, I think it's well worth putting on record the above, which proves that it is due, indirectly in any case, to the courage and pluck of an Englishman (or, to be quite correct, a Welshman) that these rich fields have been added to the wealth of the Ger- man colony in South-West Africa." The suggestion arises that another expedi- tion is within the region of -nrobability to test "the two large fractures contain! Ig Kimberlite."
. MANCHESTER AND MILFORD LINE.
MANCHESTER AND MILFORD LINE. ACQUISITION BY THE GREAT WEST- ERN COMPANY. The Great Western Railway Company are promoting a Bill in Parliament for the tak- ing over of th Manchester and Milford Railway. Its opposition by the Cambrian Railways Company has been met by an agree- ment, the principal items of which are that the Great Western Company shall pay to the Cambrian Company Lll,000 in liquida- tion of the Manchester and Milford Com- pany's debt in respect of the Llanidloes joint station and hire; should give the Cam- brian Company facilities in the shape of rates, fares, etc., for traffic over the Man- chester and Milford line; and should coven- ant not to build a separate station at Aber- ystwyth so long as the Cambrian Company afforded proper facilities at the present station. It was further agreed that the Cambrian Company should have the option of requiring the Manchester and Milford Company to convey to them, without pay- ment. the three miles of railway to Llan- gurig in Montgomeryshire, and that the Great Western Railway Company should continue to run their through carriages over the Cambrian system. The opposition raised by the London and North Western Company was also withdrawn on terms. a.
ABERAYUON
ABERAYUON Horticultural Show.—We regret we can- not publish a report of yesterday's show as the usual courtesy granted to press repre- sentatives was refused by the gatekeeper. NAVVY IN TROUBLE. Thos. Wm. Walters, of Rock-terrace, a railway navvy was charged at the Aberayron Police Court on Wednesday with having stolen a greyhound, valued £1, the property of Morgan Jenkins, Princess-street. The magistrates were Colonel Lloyd and the Rev. Evan Morris.—Mrs. Sarah Jenkins de- posed losing a bitch on Sunday 22nd ulto., the property of her son Morgan. She in- formed the Sergeant. The constable at Ys- trad brought the bitch back last Saturday.— Thos. Rowland Davies, a labourer on the railway, said accused brought the bitch up on the 23rd August for sale to Tanyrallt. Witness agreed to buy the bitch for 8s, to be paid by instalments. Accused did not say where he had her from, but, said it was his own.—Sergt. Jones gave evidence of arrest. He charged and cautioned accused, who made no reply. Since he was remanded on the 28th accused made a statement stating that he did not know who the owner of the bitch was, less than it was astray. The bitch was brought down by the last witness and handed to him.—Accused said the bitch had been following him for five or six days, and he had been feeding her daily. Not knowing who the owner was he took it that she was a stray bitch.-Oross-examined by Sergt. Jones: Accused denied having enticed the bitch to follow him. He had never seen the bitch going into any house but his own.—The bench imposed a fine of 10s. and costs. A FASHIONABLE WEDDING. ÐA VIES,JONES. Trinity Church, Aberayron, was the scene of a pretty wedding on Wednesday, the con- tracting parties being Mr. David Davies, ac- countant at the N.P. Bank, Aberayron, and Miss Bertha Mary Jones, eldest daughter of Mr. B. C. Jones, the esteemed clerk of the Aberayron Union and Aberayron Urban Council, and of Mrs. B. C Jones, 16, Alba,n- square. The townspeople extended their greetings by exhibiting from their dwellings a. display of bunting, whilst along the Toute to the church ther e were mottoes of "Happi- ness and prosperity." The church itself, was prettily decorated with choice flowetfs and Ferns, and was crowded with well-wishers )f the young couple. The bridegroom ar- "tved at about 1.45 p.m. in company of his best man, Rev. Evan Williams, M.A., Ab-er- rstwyth, Mrs. Evans, the Vicarage in the in- J. terval giving a selection of music on the organ. A few minutes later the bride, leaning on the arm of her father arrived. She was prettily attired in a cream cloth costume and wore a large white hat trimmed with pearl passamenterie and ospreys. She wore no ornaments, but carried a Common Prayer book the gift of the bridegroom. She was accompanied by her two sisters as brides- maids—the Mis ses Emma Mehevia and Gwyn- eth Jones—who looked charming in dresses of cream voile with a silk stripe, and each wore a pale blue hat, and their ornaments were gold brooches, the gifts of the bride- groom. The wedding ceremony was per- formed by the Rev. Chancellor Jones, Lam- peter, uncle of the bride, assisted 'by the Rev E. Evans, R.D., vicar of Henfynyw. As the wedding party left the edifice, Mrs. Evans gave a capital rendering of the Wedding March," and on their way to Alban-squaiN", they were showered with rice and confetti. Mr. and Mrs. Davies subsequently left amid I the felicitations of a host of friends for Car- diff, where the honeymoon is being spent. Appended is the list of presents.- liride^room to Bride, gem ring; Bride to Bridegroom, gold chain; Bride's Father, cheque; Bride's Mother, bedroom suite and household linen; Bridegroom's, Father and Mother, cheque; Mr. J. Harold Jones, National Provincial Bank (brother of the bride), 6 tea spoons and tongs; Mr. T. Os- wald Jones, Lloyd's Bank, Abertillery (brother of the bride), oil painting; Master B. Peredur Joies, 16, Alban-square, Aber- ayron (brother of the bride), set of pictures; Miss Davies, Tyncoed, Tregaron (sister of the bridegroom), cheque; Revs. Chancellor and Mrs. Jones, Lampeter (uncle- and aunt of the bride), cheque; Dr. and Mrs. Alban, Lindfield (uncle and aunt of the bride), cheque; Mr. and Mrs. Baynton, Bourten (uncle and aunt of the bride), pickle jars in stand); Mr. and Mrs. Johns, Merthyr Tyd- vil (uncle and aunt of the bride),; Mrs. Williams, Cardiff (aunt of the bride), em- broidered sequin collar; Miss Betty Wil- liams, Cardiff (cousin of the bride), em- broidered Irish Lilian Handkerchief; Dr. and Mrs. Pugh, Brighton (cousins of the bride), silver cake stand); Mrs. Jones, Cadi- vor, Lianon (aunt of t e bride), cheque; Mr. and Mrs. Munro Hughes, The Bank House, oil painting; Rev. and Mrs. Evans, The Vicarage, Aberayron, afternoon tea knives; Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Jones, Llanarth, silver afternoon tea knives; Dr. and Mrs. Davies, Tanyfron Villa, Aberayron, cheque; Miss Llywarch, London, pair of old English flower vases; Rev. and Mrs. H. J. Stewart, The Vicarage, Opckett, silver egg boiler; Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Lloyd, Langwn, Lam- peter, cheque; Alderman and Mrs. E. Lima Jones, Bridge-street, Aberayron, silver ser- viette rings in case; Mr. and Mrs. F. T. Pitcher, Streatham, London, silver toast rack; Mrs. Davies, The Vicarage, Cilcennin. hand- drawn Irish linen afternoon tea cloth Rev. and Mrs D. Jones, Albert street, Aberayron, tart server; Miss Edwards, West Ealing, London, silver ink stand; Mr. Rhys Evans, I National Provincial Bank. Hull. silver bran ch flower stand; Mr. David Evans, Mil- ford House. Abevayron, handsome drawing room clock and vases; Mr. and Mrs. Jeremy, Carmarthen, silver cake knife and melon saw; Mr. T. C. Davies, London House, Aberayron, white counterpane; Mrs. Pugh, Paris House, Aberayron. pair of embroidered pillow slips; Mr. and Mrs. E. Hughes Davies, London, ofik case containing 12 pairs fish eaters; Mr. and Mrs. L. J. Roberts, Rhyl, book, "Beautiful Wales"; Miss Jessie Lloyd, Be, Glyndwr, Aberayron, hand-made drawing room table cover; Mrs Capt. Lewis, Belle Vue terrace, Aberayron, cheque: Capt. and Mrs. ■W. Rowland Jones, Ceinfan. Aberayron, brass photo frame; Miss Lee Thomas. Lam- peter, tart server; Mrs. Davies. Llanon House, Aberayron, tea service; Mrs. Gold Davies, Princess street, Aberayron, preserve dish: Master D. Gold and Miss Eileen Dav- ies, do., butter knife: Miss Williams, do., hand-made tea cosy; Miss Lloyd Lewis, 17, Alban square, Aberayron. salad bowl with servers: Master Dewi and Miss Mary Lloyd Lewis, do., set of meat carvers and steel in case-, Mrs Richards, Cefntycood, feathers- Mr Charlie Hughes, Park View, Aberayron, serviette rings in case; Miss Mari Thomas, do., sugar basin and cream jiig Miss Davies, The Alma, Aberayron, biscuit casket; Miss Jones, Tynffynon, Llanon, breakfast ernet and butter knife; Miss Jones Waterloo- st., Aberayron, half-dozen dessert spoons; Mrs. Jones, do., do., half-dozen table knives. Miss Maddock, Carnarvon, fancy work; Miss Maggie B. Jones, Aeron View, Aberayron, silver cake knife and melon saw; Miss Jen. kins, North-road, Aberayron, marmalade jar Misses B. A and E. M. Jones, London, pair of ornaments; Mrs. Thomas, Tregaron, bolster; Miss Grace Lloyd, Pant-teg, Aber- ayron, hand-made table centre; Mr. D. James, Westeria, Aberayron, knife cleaner; Miss Margaret Rees, Princess-street, Aber- ayron, cheese stand; Mr. Hugh Evans, Fanod, Aberayron, lamp; Mrs. Edwards, Fanod, Aberayron, set of jugs; Mr. D. Dav- ies, Quay Parade, Aberayron, money; Mr. Jones, Penwern, cushion; Miss Davies, Tem- perance Hotel, Aberayron, afternoon tea cloth; Mrs. Letitia Evans, Mason's-row, Aberayron, damask table cloth; Mrs. Jones, 10, Alban-square, Aberayron, china tea pot; Mrs. Davies, Salop House, Llanon, picture; I' Bateman, Dolgwartheg, dessert spoons; Mrs. Davies, Digoed, Llanon, tea service; Miss Jane M. Jones, 16, Alban-square, Aber- ayron, pickle fork; Miss Morris, Llanon. silver sugar basin; Miss E. A. Davies, Bod- rhyddan House, Aberayron, dessert dish; Mrs. A. Humphrey Davies, glass sugar basin, cream jug, and butter cooler; Mrs. Evans, Tower Lane, Aberayron, glass dish and .«alt cellar Mrs. and Misses Jones, Roselaitd, Llanon, white counterpane; Misses Lizzie and Madeline Davies, Gwelfor, Aberayron, preserve dish and spoon; National Provin- cial Staff to Bridegroom, razors in case; Miss Jones, Ciastle Green, Aberayron, preserve dish Mrs. Watkins, Abergavenny (cousin of the bridegroom), pair of silver banded gait cellars; Miss Myfanwy Parry, Abergavenny (cousin of the bridegroom), butter knife Miss Nellie Watkins, Abergavenny (cousin of the bridegroom), sugar tongs; Miss Katie Parry, Abergavenny (cousin of the bride- groom), preserve dish; Mrs. Reg, Bridge- street, Aberayron, pair of photo frames: Miss Maggie Davies, Bridge-street, Aber- t ayron, white counterpane; Mrs. Davies, Talbot House, Aberayron, table cloth: Mr and Mrs. Evans, Cardiff (uncle and aunt of the bride), silver sugar basin, cream jug, and tongs in case; Miss Louise Jones, 14, I Alban-square, Aberayron, 3 hand-made d'oyleys; Mrs. Capt. Owen, Celyn Villa, Llwyncelyn, Wedgwood breakfast cruet; Mr. and Mrs. Davies, Harbour-lane, Aberayron, preserve dish; Mr. and Mrs. Davies, New- foundland, Aberayron, bellows; Miss Rich- ard, Cefntycoed, electro plated ere-iiii jug; A Friend, silver banded salad boivl Miss Davies, Ynys House, Aberayron, G silver afternoon tea. spoons and tongs in case; Mrs. Thomas. Blaencaron, Tregaron, bolster; Rev. Evan Williams, M.A., St. Michael's, Aberystwyth, meat carvers and steel in case; Mr. J. E. Davies, Aeron House, Aberayon, Damask table cloth; Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Davies, Market-street, Aberayronj pair of pictures; Mr. and Mrs. Johns, Merthyr Tvdvil (uncle and aunt of the bride), silver cake basket; Miss Ellen Evans, Swansea, embroidered afternoon tea and trav cloths; Rev. and Mrs. Griffiths, Vicarage. 'Llansam- let., Damask table cloth; Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Howell, Portland-place, Aberayron, coal scuttle; Mr. and Mrs. Etvans, Y Noddfa. Aberayron, silver rose bowl; Mr. H. B. Evans, The Cottage, Aberayron, picture in water colours: Mr. and Mrs. J. Bowen Davies, Bristol, Aberayron, electro plated hot water jug.
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a CARDIGAN Golf.-The Cardigan team was again de- feated in the return golf match played be- tween the visitors staying at Gwbert-on-Sea on Wednesday, but the defeat was only by a narrow margin. Fishing.—The seive net fishing in the St. Dogmells district closed on Tuesday with very poor results, the catches during the closing days being practically nil. The season on th ewhole proved an exceptionallv good one. Marriage.—At Tyrhos Independent C I:pel on Tuesday the marriage was solemniv- d be- tween Mr. Lewis Wigley, chief engineer, s »n of Capt. Lwis Wigley, North-road, and Miss M. A. Rees, of Manchester House, and merly of Pantyvhaidd.
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L VMPFTER Obituary.— Yesterday (Wednesday) the death took place at Castell of Mr. Wm. Rees brother of Mrs. Evans. Grnntham e, whose death is also recorded this week.
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J The School Buildings are excellent ia every respect, are pleasantly situated on a healthy elevation, and are within easv reach of every pelt of the town. The School re-opens on Tuesday, bept. 14th 1909. Any further information may oe obtained from the Headmaster or from me JOHN EVANS. Portland Street. H Kill SCHOOL H)R (ilRLS ■ 1 I C TO B I A (MARINE) T E Rli AC F, ^^or.hYSTWYTH SEPARATE KINDERGARTENI PRINCIPAL Miss KATE B LLOY r Certificated Mistress. Assisted by a staff of highly qualified Ita*- dent Mistresses and Visiting Masters. Pupils prepared for the London and Wetefc Matriculations, Oxford and Cambridge Ex- aminations, Associated Board of Royal Aca- demy of Music and Royal College of Music- Physical Training. LYNOON HIGH SCHOOLT LAMPETER. Next Term begins September 27th, 1909. The School Course includes the usual English Subjects, Arithmetic, Book-keeping, Shortbamd_ Latin, French, Painting, Needlework. Hockey, Tennis, Cricket, Dancing. 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-L- Talybont Agricultural Show. The fourteenth anual show of the Talybont and North Cardiganshire Agricultural and Horticultural Show was held on Wednesdav under the presidency of Sir Edward Pryse, Bart. The weather on the whole was favour- able, but a few showers which fell in the morning kept a number of people from Aber- ystwyth and elsewhere away, and the attend- ance was not quite up to the average. The entries at about 550 were an increase upon the number last Y-car Two new features were introduced this year, namely, classes for the best horse shoes, and a competition for the best guesses at the weights of a pig and a sheep exhibited on the ground. Both these proHl vry popular, particularly the latter, tor which there were 272 entries in all. Mr. George K. Pryse was chairman of committee; Dr. James N-lee-chairmaii Mr. T. Ll. Ed- wards. hon. treasurer; Mr. J. T. Morgan and Mr. D. Rodvel Morgan, hon, secretaries: and Mr. R. T. Griffiths secretary. The fol- lowing were the awards:- HORSES. Draught mare and foal, 1G hands high and over. 1, Mr H. P. Edwards and Son, Loves- giove, Farm: 2, Mr. R L. Thomas Brysgaga, Bow Street; 3, Sir Edward Prvse, Bart, Gogfierddan. Draught Mare and Foal, under 16 hands high. -1, Mr. Griffith Jones, Wileirogissa, Borth; 2, Mr. John Griffiths, Dolau; 3, Mr J. M. Pryse, Ffosvgravel Isaf, Borth J^ai,ffht Mare or Gelding, Collier's tvpe t J1.ands *"gh and under).—1, Mr. David Jenkins, Cerrigtranau, Talvbont; 2 Mr David Owen, Berthlwyd; 3, Mr. David Owens, Llwynsguborwen, Talybont. Draught Mare or Gelding.—1, Sir Edward Pryse; 2, do.: 3, Messrs. H. P. Edwards. Two year old Draught Colt of Fillv.-I, Sir Edward Pryse; 2, Mr. Owen Morris, Tvn- llechwedd Hall: 3, Mr. J. B. Morgans, Chn- fread. & One year old Draught Colt or Fillv.-I, Messrs H. P Edwards and Son: 2, Mr J. T r £ uneS' Le:af> Bow Street: 3,' Mr. r! as' BlTsgaga, Bow Street Mare and Foal (141 1 hands high and under -1, Mr. D. P-u. Thomas, Tanyrallt, Talybont; J, Mr. William Jones W7illiams. Cynnull- <*».>»•». Roadster Mare and Foal (over 14t high.l, M('ssrs H. P. Edwards and Son: 2, Mr. David Davies, Tynpark: 3, Mr. Richird Davies" Lhvyngronw, Bow Street. vr ^y6,ar Told, Hackney Cblt or Filly —1, Mrs. M A. Jenkins, Henhafod; 2, Mr David James, Caergywydd, Bow Street; 3, Mr. W n. K. Jones, Bryngwynmawr. Year1 ing Hackney, Colt or Filly.—1, Messrs H. P. Edwards and Son; 2, Mr. William Jones, Brynrodyn, Borth; 3, Mr. Morris Evans, Frongoch, Clarach. Best-actioned Mare or Gelding, 14 hands and over, to be ridden—1, Mr. D. R. Thomas Tani allt; 2, Messrs. H. P. Edwards and Son • 3, Mr. P. W. Boughton, Leigh, Dovev Bank, 01_;¡n.c VI J.dUU Y 11. Best-actioned Mare or Gelding, under 14 hands, to be ridden.-I. Mr. D. R Thomas, Tanrallt; 2 Mr. Arthur O. Evans, Penygarn; 3, Mr. R. J. Jenkins, Talybont. Pony and Foal, under 12l hands high.-I, Mr. D. R. Thomas, Tanrallt; 2, Mr. E. M. Jones, Gwarcwm Uchaf Pony (Colt or Filly), under 131 hands hudi, nled ,1907-—1. Mr. D. \l. Thomas, Tan- rallt, Talybont; 2, Mr. L. O. Williams, butcher, Tre'rddol.; 3, Mr. D. R Thomas, lanyrallt, Talybont. Pony (Colt or Filly), under 13* hands high, foaled in 1008.1, Mr. William Jones, Brvn- rodyn, Borth: 2, Mr. Morgan Davies, Wil- hams CynnuHmawr; 3, Mr. T. D. Griffiths, Dolelettwr Hall-. Taliesin. Mountain Pony (12| hands high and under). —1, Mr William Jones, Brynrodyn, Borth: 2, Air. Ben Lewis, Smith, Aberystwyth; 3 Mr. Rchaird Morris, Llwynloew," Bontgoch. Pony, other than Mountain, 12J- hands and under.—1, Mr. Morgan Davies Williams, Cynnullmawr; 2, Mrs. Pierce, Rock House, Taliesin. Mountain Pony and Foal, 12 £ hands high and under.—4, Mr John Lewis, Tyngraig, ialybont; 2, Mr Jas. Griffiths Thomas Glan- clcttwr; 3, Mr D P Jones, Tylien, Henllvs, Talybont; he, Mrs Joel, Rock House, Taliesin SPECIAL CLASSES. Yéarlillg Foal got by "Hazlewood Victor" — I, Mr J G Jones, Ruel Isaf, Bow Street; 2, Mr n. L Thomas, Brysgaga, Bow Street- 3, ?TriP,hn £ d:varfls, Bow Street; 4, Mr R. J. Ixrifhths, Dolelettwr Hall, Taliesin; he Mr R J Williams, Cynnullmawr. Foal, got by "Hazlewood Victor"-l Mr Wm Morgan, Pwllglas; 2, Mr R, L Thomas, Bow Street; 3 Mr E J Williams. Cynnull- lRnr+li' iJ^rT ^°nes) Wileirogissa, Borth o Mr J. Edwards, Bow Street- 6 Mr John Griffiths. Dolgau; 7 Mr E R, Owen, 1 > hydni einonydd, Borth. Colt or Filly got by "Welsh Rocket"—1, Mr John Edwards, Nantsiriol, Bow Street.2, Mi- Jolin Jones, Rhoscellanfawr, Borth. -I,fare.-i Mr D R Thomas, Tanrallt. TROTTING AND TURNOUTS. Pair of Draught Horses shown in a cart or w aggon. Turn-out to be taken into consider- at ion and bona-fide property of exliibitor.-I 0 srs,P ISdwards and Son, Aberystwyth 2 bir Jul. Pryse, Bart., Gogerddan; 3, Mr J R James, Peithyll, Bow Street. I'astest Horse or Mare for trotting (134 hands high and over.-l G R Evans, Tanllan; Pi ¥Wards> 3 R Jenkins. Plaspcnrhyn. 1 ofauteSi Horse or Mare for trotting (under err 2 D P i? JenklPS> Bryncarn- pen'rhvn S' Tyhen; 3 R Jenkins, Plas- Fastest. Horse or Mare for trotting, open to to all comes (14 hands high and over) Hor- ses. having taken first prize for two previous years at Talybont Show are not eligible to oompete.-l Mr DI Rowlands, Cross Inn, BTIU .John Griffiths, Pentrebwlan; 3, E V Roos, Pennal. Fastest Horse or Mare for trotting.—1, Mr J"'W T? T 1 nS'°'ynt'arnedd, Abervstwyth r- VV H Jones, Bryngwynmawr; 3, R Jen- kins, Henhafod. Horse or Mare to be ridden, open to all comers. 1 Dd Evans, Nags Head Newcastle Emlyn; 2 D R, Thomas, Tanrallt; 3 Evan Richards, Pemuvch. or, Mar^ s110™ harness, style and action to be taken into consideration, open ^o all comers.-l D R Thomas Tanrallt; 2, H P Edwards, Aberystwyth; 3, P W Bronoh. ton Leigh, Dovey Bank, Glandyfi 05r4 P,H Thomas, Tanrallt; 2, L garn mS' 3 E R Evans< Ppny- Tradesmen's Turn-out. — 1 Tfcxdolpt, Foar ETpf„yga™W'amS' Tre'rd<1"^ 3 E R. Ei.,lns, ii .WELSH BLACK CATTLE. null (two year old and over).—1 Dd worth, 3 D Bodvel Morgan, Fronlas.