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ABERYSTWYTH- Church. Lads' Brigade.—Mr. Albert Lloyd faaa been appointed armour sergeant. The boys are making good headway with the rifle drill. Mr. Hilaire Eelloc, M.P., for S.Iford, will address the memUers or "he College Literary and Deoa-ing Society on Friday evening week. The Vicarage. — The authorities of the University College of WVles have purchased the Vicarage, iLianbadain-road, and, it is understood, will convert it into a hostel for students. ,1 Antiquarian Socieiy.—A meeting of the executive of the Cardiganshire Antiquarian Society was held on Monday at Aberystwyth, Sir Edward Pryse presidiiio;. Arrangements were made in view of visits to be paid dur- ing the coming months to Lovenuum (Pont Llanio), Cardigan, and Highmead. Music Professor. — Mr. I-'avid Jenkins, Mus. Bac., ha. had the full title of Pro- fessor conferred on him by the Council of the University College of Wa'es view of his specif* 1 work in preparing candidates for the degrees of music in the University of \Yales. Obituary.—The death took place at 28, Creighton-street, Wandsworth, London, on the 23rd of February, of Charlie, the only son of Mr. nnd Mrs. Kees, formerly of Aberystwyth, at the age of four years. sympathy is felt with the parents in their bereavement. Downies' Bequest.—The monthly meeting of the trustees of Downies' Bequest was held on. Thursday, when there were present the Rv. M. Jones-Powelil (in the chair), Messrs. C. M. Williams, Isaac Hopkins, Daniel Thomas, G. Fosset; Roberts, J. D. Perrott, and F. R. Roberts.—There were a large number of applicants, and substantial grants were made in most cases. College Concert. — The programme of the College Concert to be held on Friday would lead one to expect a very successful and pleasant evening. It was a happy idea of the Musical Society's Committee to select for performance a modern as well as an ancient composition. Ib is Ilw refreshing to find a composition by a Welsh musician selected. Collegiate. — Three of the junior members of the staff of the University College of Wales, Aberystwyth, are to be raised to the status of professor. They are Dr. Herbert J. Fleure, D.Sc., to be Professor of Zoology; Dr. G. A. Schott, Trinity College, "Cambridge Professor of Applied Mathematics; and Mr O. T. Jones, vSedgwi/fv Prizeman, of Trinity College, Cambridge, Professor of Geolcgv. i Carnival and Variety Entertainment.—A carnival and variety entertainment will be held by the railwaymen of Aberystwyth on Thursday, April 14th. The proceeds will be in aid of the Aberystwyth Infirmary and Nursing Association, and the committee in- vite all those willing to assist the cause to communicate with the hon. secretaries, Messrs. A. O. Hughes and J. H. Chidilow, Aberystwyth Station. A Feat of Memory.—A remarkab'e feat of meijfory has just been performed by Miss Sarah Oliver, a member of the Calvinistic Methodist Sunday School, Llannhangel- geneu'r-Glyn. A prize was offered to the scholar who would learn most of given portions of the Scriptures, and this young lady repeated without a single mistake and without being once prompted the whole of the three Epistles of St. John and the last tv-elve chapters of Acts, making in all over 1.500 verses. The time occupied in reciting all this was one and a half hours. Monthly Fair. — There was a large stock of store cattle at Monday's monthly fair. Trade was fairly brisk, but prices were less than what they were a month ago. Year- limgs were sold at from £6 to JE8. Very few strong cattle were shown, the prices of two- year-olds ranging from j69 to £11. There was a good demand for cows and calves, but prices were £2 a head lower than at the 1aat market, Monday's prices being" from £10 to In-calvers were sold at from £11 to £14. No fat cattle were shown. There was also but a small show of horses, as Ffair Garon is near. Boys' Brigade.—The Aberystwyth Boys' Brigade mustered for their weekly drill on Friday last. Physical exercises are now part of the drill. Two new staff sergeants have been appointed, namely, Mr. A. Roberts, and Mr. W. J. Pierce, who are organising a boy scout patrol in connection with the Brigade. The ambulance classes, under the instruction of Lieutenant Owen, are making rapid progress, and an examination is to be held this we0k. Lieutenant Owen has also formed singing classes. The boys present on Friday night heard a very interesting lecture from Mr. Ernest Jones, M.Sc., of the Oounty School. Death.—On Tuesday, the death occurred at his sister's residence a: Elm Tree Avenue, of Mr. Arthur Wyn Oliver Edwards,: who was twenty-one years of age, and was the son of the late Rev. Oliver Edwards (C.M.), and Mrs. Edwards, Rheidol View, Devil's Bridge. He had be?n in weak health for some time past. Latterly he had been at- tending private tuition Masses. He was a faithfll member of Bath-street Presbv- terian Chapel. The deepest sympathy is extended bv all to Mrs. Howe, his sister and several urcles and aunts are also to mourn their loss. His remains will be laid to rest on Saturday Trisant. Sudden Death. — The death occurred sud- denly from heart failure at the Waterloo Hydro Hotel, on Friday, whicher he had gone to have a hot sea water bath, of Mr. David Jones, 3, Alfreel-place. The deceased who was fifty-nine years of age, was a native -of New Quay, and had for years been a builder and contractor in South Wales. The district -:alled Jonestr.wn, Blae lclydach, lias been named after him, from the" fact that it was he who built mostly all the houses there. Eleven years of his life he spent in the States. Latterly his health was im- paired, and he was medically attended by Dr. Abraham Thomas. Deep sympathy is felt for his wife, and his two sons and daughter in their sudden bereavement. The funeral took place yesterday (Wednesday), the interment being made at. the Cemetery. P.S.N.—A pleasant evening was fpent t the Coliseum on Saturday night. The chair was taken, in the abeence of' Professor D. D. Williams, by Mr. Richard Jones, Wil- liam street. There was an excellent at- tendance, and a very appreciative audience. The following items werr gone through:— Pianoforte solo, Mr H. M. Price (encored); song, Miss Sophie Rowlands; solo, Mr. John Owen; children's choir, led by Mr. T. Pickering; song, Miss Maude Powell; reci- tation, Mr. Jenki; song, "Pwy fel fv mam," Mr. T. Pickering (encored); song, Mr. Isaac Hopkins; song. Miss Florrie FlrL wards. During the interval buns and coffee werei served. The following items wetre afterwards rendered :—Song, Miss M. R Richards; song, Mr. J. Arthur Jenkins; children's choir, led by Miss Nesta Morgan (encored); duet, tMessrs. Tom Rees and Mr. Is&ao Hopkins; recitation -frustrated). Mr. David Thomas iencored>; duet, Miss Nesta Morgan and Miss Mollie Owen; choir, (led by Mr. Benjamin. An excellent entertain- ment WAS brought to a cloce by the singing of fv Nhadau," the solo being taken by Mr. John Own. Death of Mrs. Pym Morris.—-We regret to announce the ceatn of Mrs. Adeline Pym Morris, wife of Air. Edwin Morris, Dol&u, | Iilanbad.xrn Fawr, which took place on Tues- day morning after a long and painful ill- ness. Deceased, who was 47 years of age, was married to Mr. Morns only last JuIly. -She was born at Whitby, and was the feurth daughter of the late Rev. Edward Gam- bier Pym, rector of Willian, Hertfordshire. She was descended from two well-known families, being on her mother's side ia great granddaughter of Richard Baxter, and on the paternal side traced her descent to the famous John Pym. Before coming to Aber- ystwyth she took a prominent part in phil- anthropic work in London. At Aberyst- wyth she interested herself ia the move- ment which led to the formation of the TToung Women's Christian Association. In "November she caught a chill, which de- veloped into rheumatic fever and other complications. Much sympathy is felt with 3Vlr. Morris in his. sad bereavement. He liad been nominated a candidate for tn- County Council in the Llanbadarn Fawr division, but could take no part in the con- test, the death of his wife taking place on the day of the election. The funeral will take place this (Thursday) morning at 11 o'clock when the interment will be madv at the Aberystwyth cemetery. Football.—In the semi-final between Chester and AiiJfo^i at Merthyr on Monday, the result was a pointless draw. The replay take place on Saturday next at the S'uithfidd, Abe ryst wyth. Pensions Committee.—At a meeting of the Pensions Committee held at the Tovra liall on .Monday, eight futil pensions were, granted, and one applicant was granted a pen";cl; three claims were rejected.' C..pt. Dou^hton presided. Ministerial.—Mr. E. Illtyd Jones, a, native of Liantwit Fardre, has accepted a call to the pastorate of a Church at Garston, Liverpool. Mr. Jones is at present at Aber- ystwyth. Mr. Isaac Morris, B.A., of Aber- ytwyth Theological COlhage,. has accepted a call to the Ynysybwl Church. International Player.—Mr. Ernie Peake played at centre-half in the Welsh Associa- tion team against Scotland on Saturday last. The Principality were beaten by one goal to nil. Peake has allso been chosen to repre- sent his side against England on Monday next. Social Gathering.—A social gathering was held on Wednesday evening in last week at the English Preabyterian schoolroom under the auspices of the Literary and De- bating Society. The chair was occupied by Mr. E. Williams (chief constable). Various items were gone through and games were also indulged in. Cyfriniaeth Isilwyn."—At a meeting of the Eaker-street Literary Society on Wednesday week, a very interesting lecture was de- livred by Prof. D. Williams, M.A., of the Theological College, on "Cyfriniaeth Islwyn" (Islwyn's Mysticism). There was a large attendance. A vote of thanks was accorded Prof. Williams on the proposition of the Rev. Job Miles, seconded by the Rev. J. Lewis Williams, and supported by Mr. John Evans and Mr. Humphrey Meredith. The chair was occupied by the president, Mr. N. H. Thomas. Summer Entertainments. —An adjourned meeting of the Aberystwyth Town Council was held on Friday night las" at the Cor- poration Offices, Mr. T. J. Samuel in the chair. The meeting was held for the pur- pose of opening tenders for a tenancy of the Promenade Pier, Pier Pavilion, band- stand, and a pitch on the Castle Grounds during the coming summer. Having con- sidered the tenders, the Council decided not to accept any one of them, but agreed to send an invitation to Mr. Lewis, last year's bandmaster, to attend a special meeting with a view to conferring with the Council as to providing a. band. It was also decided to invite Mr. J. H. Rowe and Mr. H. E. Wheatley to attend the same meeting with the object of arranging for entertainments at the Pier Pavilion and on the Castle grounds. Social.—-The young ladies attending the sewing class at Salem Chapel, held a social on Tuesday evening. The chair was taken by Prof. Young Evans, M.A The pro- gramme gone through consisted of a piano- forte dueot by Miss Maggie Jones and Miss Blodwen Evans; song, Mr. J. Arthur Hughes; recitation, Mr. Beynon; drill in gypsy costume, Salem E;ir:s; duett, Messrs. Jack Davies and E. J. Evans: dialogue, Votes for women," Miss Esther Williams and Miss Cissie Jones, Miss Gladys Thomas, Mr. J. Jones Roberts (U.C.W.), and Mr. T. J. James (U.C.W.); song, Mr. T. P. Jfthes. U.C.W. and the ladies choir, con- ducted by Miss Samuel, also sang twice. The accompanists were Miss Hilda Davies. and Miss Mary Ann Williams. In the in- terval ample refreshments were provided. A vote of thanks to the Chairman was passed on the proposition of the Rev. Maurice Griffith, seconded by Mr. Rees Jones. Obituary. — Interment was made at the cemetery on Friday of Mr. Wm. Julian Jones, London, who had died on the pre- vious Sunday. He was sixty-four years of age, and was the son of the late Mr. E. W. Jones, who had a drapery shop in Great Darkgate-street. The deceased entered the service of the National Provincial Bank at Abrystwyth, when the branch was under the management of the late Mr. David Jones. He married Jane, daughter of Mr. Richard Morris, currier, of this town, and who was a member of the Town Council. From Aber- ystwyth the deceased removed to Bala, but in the course of the years he resigned his I post, and went with his family to London to reside. For the last few years he had contracted a pulmonary disease. He is sur- vived by his wife, a son, three daughters, and two brothers, Mr. David Julian Jones, commercial traveller, and Mr Evan Julian Jones, who is also in the service of the bank. The officiating minister at the ceme- tery was the Rev. T. E. Roberts, Shiloh. "Courting the Cooks."—Clement Hoe made one of his periodical appearances be- fore the Aberystwyth magistrates on Friday, his offence this time being that he was drunk and disorderly in Bridge-street the night before.—P.C. Pascoe Davies found him cursing and swearing at the top of his voice, and escorted him over the bridge to Trefechan, where he was staying. Clement however, returned, stating he would defy the police and everybody in Aberystwyth, and vowing that he would not go to the lodging house. So the constable gave him a night's liodgin at the Police Station. —Clement told the magistrates that he was going home as quietly as possible, and as sober as he was then. Giving his evi- dence at lightning speed, he was under- stood to say that he was carrying a bag slung with a stick over his shoulder, when somebody collared it. He back to the town clock to find a policeman, but he could not find anybody. He supposed the police- men were courting the cooks. (Laughter). He did swear, and "I can swear," he added. —The Chairman: That's quite enough.— Defendant Quite so, quite so, but The Chairman Stop it.—Mr. John Watkins said that defendant had been mis-conducting himself of late. He had seen him several times.—Defendant: I would not aggravate I any man.—The magistrates (Mr. J. T. Dav- ies, Capt. James and Mr. John WatkirO. committed Hoe to prison for fourteen days with hard labour. Shiloh Competitive Meeting.—A very suc- cessful competitive meetinw in connection with the Shiloh Literary and Debating Society was held on Wednesday evening last. The adjudicators were:—Literature, Prof. D. 'Williams, M.A.; Rev. Maurice Griffith, M.A., and Mr. J. B. Jenkins; singing, Mr. J. Ohas. McLean, F.il.C.O. poetry, Mr. Myfyr Evans, Theoilogical Col- lege Miscellaneous, Mrs T W Powell, North. parade and Mr Jos. Lloyd, Trinity-rd. The chair was occupied by the Rev. T. E. Roberts, M.A., the conductor was Prof. Edwards., M.A., who carried out his duties Uf the satisfaction of all. The following were the prize-winners:—Solo for boys un- der 12, "Aberavon," 1, C. Jones, Princess- street; Z, vDommy Griffiths, Sou'th-rosd. Solo for girls under 12, M. A. Williams. Llanbadarn. Solo for boys under 16. "Pwyso ar Efi fraich," 1, Einrys Lewis, Penparke; 2, Tomfmy Griffiths, South-rd. Solo for girls under 16, 1, Daisy Thomas, Penparke. Stanza of 8 verses on "Mach- lud Haul yn Aberystwyth," 1, P.C. Rees, Davies, Goginan. Essay, "Trem ar fywyd a gwaith un o lenoriaid Aberystwyth n' r cylch, 1, C. A. Jones, Princess-street. Recitation for adults, "Diwedd," 1, Mr. John JJames. Hen parke- Recitation, for children under 16, 1, Mary Megickfi. Soorano so'o. "Cartref fy Nghalon," 3'ks Winnie Lloyd, who was the only competi- tor. lAnswering six qu»estions—Glaf#* Evan R. Davies; Class V., W. J. Davies: Class VI., Miss Katie Jenkins, Princes- street, and Miss Myfanwy Jones, Trefor- road. Baritone solo, 1, Mr. Dan Tibfcott. The bee answers to six questions in Acts and John were given by Mr. Morgan and Master Morgan, Llanbadarn-road, ond Mr. Rowlands, Llanbadarn-ro^cl. Contralto solo, "Bwhyn yr Amddifad." 4 competi- tors, 1, Mr8. Evans, Pen Blaise-road. Im- promptu speech, Mr. Jenkins, Bryncarned*?.. Ohi'd.ren's choir. "Can y Phlt," only one hoir competed, that under the conductor- ship of Master Tom Pickering, and it was nrliudfi-ed full worthy of the prize. Tenor solo, "Long Ago," three competitors, win- ner Mr. Isaac Hopkins, South-road. Quar- tette, "Yr Iesu wrth y drws," Penparke nartv. Translation of "Welsh into English. Miss Blodwen Edwards, Laurels. competition, "Yn mlaen, yn rolaon. hwi filwvr Duw." the prize was award d o Mr. Tom Morgan's choir. One yard of rtrot"het -ace, 1, Miss Mollie Owen: 2, Mi"? The usua.l votes' of thanks wpr-» passed at the close of the meeting. Court Presentation.—Lady Parry Pryse, Gogerddan, was presented by Lady Parker at the court given by the King and Queen ,at Buckingham Palace. National Show.—A meeting of the Welsh National Agricultural Society will be held at the Lion Hotel, Aberystwyth, on Mon- day next, when the report of the council recommending that this year's show be held at Llanelly will be received and discussed. County School Governors.—A meeting of the Governors was held on Wednesday last, when there were present Mr. C. M. Wil- liams (chairman;, Mrs. James, Professor Lewis, and Captain D. James, with the (Jerk (.Mr. John Evans), and Mr. D. Samuel (headmaster) —It was decided to offer at the next entrance scholarship ex- aminations 12 scholarships of JE5 each, to ue divided in approximately equal numbers between boys and girls, and to offer four internal scholarships of £2 10s. each next July.—The "Headmaster announced that Mrs Vaughan Davies had kindly offered a prize for the best Christmas cake made by pupils of the cookery class, and the four lady mem- bers of the Board were asked to act as ad- judicators and award the prize. BI-Monthly Meeting.— The bi-monthly meeting of the Sunday Schools in the Aber- ystwyth district was held last Sunday at Tanycae, under the presidency of Mr. J. Barclay Jenkins. In the morning service, the children were catechised in "Rhodd Mam" and the "Holwyddoreg" by Mr. Ellis, llath- street, and Miss Owen, Shiloh. A teachers' conference was afterwards held, when a paper entitled "The Sermon on the Mount, was read by Mr. David Davies, Talfan. In the discussion which followed, Messrs. James Evans, Wm. Jones, Hugh Hughes, Evan Rowlands, W. H. Morgan, and the Presi- dent took part. In the afternoon meeting Mr. Davies, Saron, Llanbadarn, spoke on "The effects of the last revival" Mr. David Morgan, Gosaa, addressed the meeting on "Proper deportment in the house of God," and Mr. Ivor Evans, solicitor, Tabernacle, gave an address on The character of St. John." The meeting was further addressed by Mr. John Morgan and the president. At the evening meeting the school was cat- echised in the second chapter of the Christ- ian Instructor by the President. The sec- retarial duties were ably carried out by Mr. J. Paith Morgan. Sale of Work.—The annual sale of work of the Tabernacle Sewing Class was held on Wednesday afternoon. The proceeds are usually devoted to some connexional pur- poses, but this year th4¡ sum realised will go toward liquidating th building debt of the chapel. The proceedings were opened in an appropriate speech by Mrs. Howell, Cwm, and a vote of thanks was passed to her on the proposition of Mrs. Evan Evans, seconded by Mrs. R. J. Rees. Solos were given by Miss Mollie Owen, Miss Georgina Jones and Mr. L. J. Morgan. The fancy goods stall was in charge of Mrs. R. J. Rees, Mrs. Evan Evans. Mrs. Hughes, Buarth; Miss Davies and Miss James, North- parade; Mrs. '\I iiiiams, Bridge-street; Miss Owen, Queen-STIECT; and the flower-stall was in charge oi vlrs. McLean and Miss Aiyfanwy Evans. 1119 refreshments s.a.l was presided over by Mrs. Levi, Mrs. H. P. Edwards, Mrs. J Edwards, Mrs. Wil- liams, Bridge-street; Mrs. Howell Evans, and Mrs. Griffith, Queen's-road; Mrs. John Jenkins, Mrs. Davies, Talfan Mrs. Wil- liams, Brynmenai; Mrs. Lewis, Mill-street; Miss Lunt; Miss Smith, Miss Morgan, Terrace-road; Mrs. Jenkins, Buarth; lv.i.is Gobert, Miss R.ees, Queen-street; Miss Gwen Davies, Miss Richards, Little Darkgate- st-cet, and Miss Lewis, South-road. Vjymnastic Display.—A very pieasaiu avening was spent at. the Pier Pavilion on tsacuruay night, when the annual gymnastic <_uspiay was given untier the auspices 01 the ^oxierge Gymnasium Committee. There was a iaige number of men and women students llreæli, together witn a few townspeople, rrof. J. 'Vv. Marshall, presided, and Prin- cipal and Mrs. Roberts were also present. ui« first performance was the mass bar ■jelii drill, by members of the gymnasium Classes, following which came an exercise uii the flying rings by members of the team, which is composed this year of Messrs. idwal Lioyd, Dai Evans, D. E. Lawrence, J. M. Arthur, R. U. Sayce, V. G. James, i. Jones, and J. Peate. After an address by the Chairman, the team jumped over the "vaulting box," while the next item was described on the programme as "fancy I acrobatic tumbling." From a spectacular point of view, the torch swinging was about the most engaging displays of the evening, (I the participa.nts in which were Messrs. W. J. Davies, J. H. Jacob, 'W. E. D. Jones, T. J. P. Price, R. U. Sayce, and D. Williams. The second part, of the programme was be- gun bv an exhibition on the parallel bars, after which occurred an interesting inter- lude, when Miss E. D. James, B.A., presi- dent of the Women's Sectional Council, pre- sented the championship medal for this year to Mr. Dai Evans (Cardigan). With more fancy arobatic tumbling, and performances on the horizontal bar, the evening conclud- ed with the "spectacular tableaux," which drew forth well merited rounds of applause. Mr. C. P. Clayton, director of the gymnas- irm, was the stage manager." Thefts of Shirts.—Walter Davies, 10, Mason-street, Birkenhead, painter, and James Glyn, 8, Mill-street, Birkenhead, labourer were charged at the Police Station on Friday morning, the first named with having stolen on the 23rd inst., a flannel shirt, belonging to Harry Baxter, Trefechan, and the second with having stolen on the same date a cotton shirtt, the property of George Kinnersley, Trefechan.—Evidence was given by Baxter and Kinnersley, who stated they both stayed at the common lodging house at Trefechan. They identi- fied the shirts produced as theirs.—P.C. Jones, Bow Street, said he saw the defend- ant Walter Davies on the highway near Llanbrynmair, having traced them to the latter place from Bow Street, and noticed that he wore a shirt answering the descrip- tion given to him. In reply to questions, accused said he had come from Machynlleth and that he was travelling alone. Further questioned, however, he said that he had parted company with his friend, who had fallen behind. About a three-quarters of a mile further on witness found Glynn under a bridge, and he wore the shirt produced. When charged, Davies stated that he found the shirt under the bed, and having a bad shirt himself, he took it, while Glynn also stated that he found the shirt under the bed. —Both elected to be summarily dealt with, and pleaded guilty. One of them said that they had been trying to get work every- where. and had walked all the way from Cardiff.—The Chief Constable: How did you get to Cardiff ?—The defendants said they walked from Birkenhead to Cardiff to look for work, and added that they were now on their wav home.—The magistrates (Mr. J. T. Davies, Mr. John Watkins and Captain James) sentenced defendants to prison for fourteen days with hard labour. Both de- fendants were young men. and seemed to feel their position very much. Liberal Club Conversazione. — The junior members of the Liberal Club held a con- versazione at the Pier Pavilion on Friday evening. The function was a most success- ful one, there being a very large and re- presentative gathering of men and women Liberals of the town. It had been originally intended to hold Itb function at the New Market Hall, but the large number of invi- tations accepted necessitated the securing of a more commodious building. Mr. T. J. Samuel, the president of the Club, presided. The firs;, part of the programme was as follows:—Song, "The Lost Chord," Mr. J. Paith Morgan; recitation, "Lords Brigade," Mr. J. E. Hughes (U.C.W.); duett, Messrs. J- F. Davies and E. J. Evans; stump speech, Mr. Trickey; song, "Nirvana," Mr. Isaac [Hopkins; recitation, "Parliamentary Handi. cap," Mr. D. Morgan, Gain House, Bow Street; humorous song, Mr. Jack Llewelyn, (U.C.W.): duett, "Watchman, what of the Night," Messrs. Tudor Williams and R. R. Jones. The "Evan Hughes" of Mr. Jack Llewelyn, created roars of laughter, and he bids fair to become the "Harry Lauder" of Wales. In the interval which folowed, re- frccJiments were' served. The second part of the programme was taken in hand by the Liberal Jesters," viz., Miss Pollie Jones, I Miss Maud Powell, Miss Annie Evans, Mr. L. J. Morgan, Mr. T. Page Jones. Mr. J. F. Davies, Mr. Llew R. Thomas, Mr. John j Arthur Hughes, and Mr. Dewi Wi'.liams. Their performance was quite an innovation on the part of amateurs, and was a signal succcss, and it is to be hoped that some such entertainments will be provided again in the future. Each member of the troupe was a. splendid vocalist, and their "topi- cals at the close were provocative of much mirth. Miss Lizzie Jones, Bridge-street, was the accompanist. During the evening, addresses were delivered by Mr. Robert Ellis, Capt. Doughton and Mr. B. Taylor Lloyd three of the local County Council candidates. The President also stated that a letter had been received from Mr. Vaughan Davies, M.P., regretting that he and Mrs. j Davies could not be present., owing to his Parliamentary duties. AfteT a vote of thanks had been passed to those who had assisted, the company separated. PETTY SESSIONS. The weekly Petty Sessions were held on I Wednesday, before Mr. Wm. Thomas (chair- man), Capt. James, Mr. T. W. Powell. Extension of Time. An application by Mr. Rufus Williams, Lion Hotel for an extension of two hours on Thursday next on the occasion of a social was granted. Hate Oases. Jenkin Davies, Trefechan, coal merchant, I was summoned by Thos. Williams, rate collector to show cause why he should not be committed to prison for refusing to pay £1 7s. 8d., account of rate due.—It was stated that Davies had offered in December 1908 to pay 5s monthly, and the magistrates accepted tha,t order Davies had paid noth- ing since August last.—The defendant said he would have paid if he could, but his cir- cumstances were very low, his wife and daughter having been in bed for four months.—The Bench adjourned the case for a month. John Humphreys, Craigydon, Queen's- road, joiner, was also summoned by Thomas Williams to show cause why he should not be committed to prison in respect of lis. rate due.—It was stated that an order was made in September 29th last.—The defend- ant said that the Saturday following the order was made, he was thrown out of em- ployment. There had also been illness in his house. He had only earned 30s. this year, and he was out of employment at pre- sent.—Prosecutor asked the defendant if it was not a fact that John Lewis Evans would give him work if he did not drink, but de- fendant replied in the negative.—In reply to the Clerk, defendant said that perhaps: the drink had a great deal to do with his dismissal from the employ of Mr. John Lewis Evans.—Inspector Phillips gave evi- i dence, and stated that if the defendant were a sober man, he would have constant em- ployment from Mr. John Lewis Evans.— Edward Felix, the poor rate collector, stated there were £1 16s. Id. arrears of poor rate also due.—The case was adjourned for a week.

Bankruptcv Case. At the Carmarthen Bankruptcy Court yesterday (Wednesday), the case of William Rees, Emlyn Arms Hotel, Newcastle Emlyn, and the Black Lion Hotel, Lampeter, licens- ed victualler, came before the Registrar. Mr. D. T. James, a creditor, strongly objected to the composition of 7s. 6d. in the which had been accepted. Debtor, he said, made a false statement to counsel when he was advised to proceed with the High Court action. If he made a truthful state- ment he would not have defended the action, and he (Mr. James) would not have lost seven hundred pounds. would like to know if that was not a punishable offence. It was stated the question was outside the jurisdiction of the Bankruptcy Court, and debtor's examination was provisionally closed.

.0 BUENOS AYRES CENTENARY EXHIBITION. A BRITISH MASTERPIECE. Viaitom to the Buenos Ayres Exhibitioa will be struck with the special coach ex- hibited by the Metropolitan Amalgamated Railway Carriage and Waggon Co., Limited, of Birmingham. The coach is beyond the conception of ordinary people in luxury, comfort, delicacy of taste, and excellence of finish, and is evidence that the decadence of Britain has not yet act in. This palace on wheels haa at one end a magnificent observa- tion room, decorated in 44 Louis XVI." style, and there are also a comfortable study, three bedrooms (Adams style), bathrooms, and ser- vants' and kitchen apartments. This splendid piece of work has been designed and carried out entirely by the company's own staff. The body of the coach, the under-frame, pressed steel bogies, and steel disc wheels—of types which are specialities of the company— and every detail, even to the varnish, are manufactured and put together by the com- pany. It is proper, a8 so many millions of British capital are invested in Argentine rail- ways, that the pre-eminence of Britain in rail- way work should be so typified. We may add that the King has shown his interest yi this notable example of British workmanship by requesting Viscount Churchill to inspect it on his behalf. The makers have offered the coach to the President of Argentina, who has cabled his acceptance, stating that it will occupy the first place ÍD, the Presidential train

NEW QUAY. A Captain's Experience.—Captain Evan Parry, of New Quay, master of the oil tank steamer Servian, which has just arrived al. Manchester, reports that on February 5th, at about. 7 o'clock in the evening, the day after leaving Newport News, a sailing ship was sighted burning signals of distress. It was blowing a gale from the W.S. W., and a heavy sea was running. The distressed ship proved to be the British barque Calcium, with a cargo of phosphate rock. She had encountered a series of heavy gales, and had sprung a leak. For over five days the crew had been working at the pumps to keep the water under control, but it was gaining very rapidly, and when sighted by the Ser- vian, the crew were thoroughly exhausted, and could not have kept going much longer. Captain Parry called for a volunteer crew to man the lifeboat, and every man on board responded. Second officer Hetherington took charge of the boat, which was manned by six .seamen, including A. Fidde, of Man Chester, and Thomas Edwards, of South Wales. The lifeboat made two trips, and succeeded in transferring the whole of the crew of 13 men all told, the operations hav- ing occupied six hours. The Servian landed the men at Halifax two days later, andthe continued her voyage to Manchester.

— tJEJf '■ The Rev. J. Thomas, Glyndyfrdwy, pasto; of the Baptist Churches, has tendered In resignation after a ministry of three 7e::>r,- He has accept xl a call from the Baptist Church at Cilgerran. Pembrokeshire, arr1 will leave about the middle of May.

THE WEEKS GARDENING: tN THE FLOWER GARDEN. I It may be necessary to repot Indiarubber plants grown in rooms. A compost of two parts loam, one part peat, and a little sand should be made up. Stand the roots in tepid water for ten minutes or a quarter of an hour prior to repotting, to moisten the old ball of roots and soil. Aubrietias, Camomile, Campanulas, Pan- sies, Thrift, Saxifragas, Gnaphaliums, and other hardy edging plants should be divided and replanted whenever the ground is in workable order. It is important to plant the rows of them moderately thick, and press fine mould somewhat firmly about their base. The stock of Geraniums should be carefully gone over, and all damp leaves removed. If more cuttings are wanted, a little extra heat will help them; 60deg. is just the tempera- ture to start them into gentle growth. When sufficiently advanced cuttings may be taken and inserted singly in small pots, and will be found very serviceable, but do not, as a rule, flower so freely as autumn-struck plants. Firm yet vigorouB cuttings of perpetual Carnations may be inserted now, and these, if in good health, and placed in a warm greenhouse, or on a gentle hotbed in sandy soil, will form roots in about a month. When seen by the growing points to have rooted, air should be freely admitted, and a few days later the young plants transferred to pots of 3in. across the top. Half-decayed loam, mixed with one fourth of well decaved manure, and sand in like proportion, will form the best soil for the plants. They should be placed on a light and airy shelf in the greenhouse. By the end of April the pots should be full of roots, when the centre may be pinched out. Hydrangea cuttings struck in autumn will ttow naed a shift into five-inch pots. Old turf toil and leaf-mould with a little bone-dust, or partly-decayed manure, suits them admir- ably, and care should be taken to see that the pots are sufficiently well drained. Place the plants in a light position in the greenhouse, and when growing freely give more water, ad- ministering liquid manure as the flower buds show. Hydrangeas which have been a long time in the same pot will benefit now if care- fully taken out and some of the soil shaken away. Fresh compost must be substituted, the long straggling growths being cut back a little. A single fine head of bloom is best secured by growing on autumn-struck cuttings. If seeds are sown in pots, boxes, or pans, good drainage in the form of crocks and the rougher parts of the compost are material helps to success. Seedlings have a great ob- jection to thriving in stagnant moisture. A rich compost is quite unnecessary for seed sowing. Old potting soil, with a little extra sand added to it, makes a capital medium for that purpose. Make the surface smooth by pressing it with a piece of board, and have a little extra fine soil in a separate heap with which to cover the seeds after they are sown. Cover them to about twice their own depth. If the soil is rather dry, give the pots or boxes a good soaking from a rosed can when filled wttb. the soil, and then allow them to drain a few hours before sowing the seeds. Most seedlings sown in boxes should be trans- planted to other boxes or frames as soon a* the second rough leaf appears. VEGETABLES AND FRUIT. Several varieties of Corn Salad, or Lamb's Lettuce, are cultivated on the Continent for salad, to which they are found to make a very acceptable addition. But seldom are they grown in this country. Those who are not acquainted with the various kinds of this plant should obtain some seeds of one or other of the improved types and give it a trial in the open ground- Good bulbs will be obtained from Winter Onions if they are now transplanted into en- riched, well-worked ground. They must be planted in rows seven or eight inches apart. Stretch a line across the quarter, tread along it so as to form a blind drill, and set out the seedlings along it about eight inches asunder. Take care to let the real roots into the ground as deep as they will go, and make them firm. To produce Carrots or Parsnips for exhibi- tion a thick-pointed wooden stake should be obtained. With the thick end of the stake holes may be made in the soil at intervals of 1ft. apart, pressing the "dibber" down 2ft. deep. The dibber may be worked about when in the ground. The holes should then be filled with rich, finely-sifted soil, and a small stick should be used to ram it gently to the bot- toms of the holes. After each hole has been filled up, a few seeds should be put in lin. deep with the finger. When the plants come ap, the weakest should be weeded out leav- ing two or three of the best in each prepared place until the danger from slugs is over. Eventually, one plant only should be left to each space prepared for it. The roots will fill the holes originally formed and produce j ole&n, symmetrical growths. Forced marrows are a profitable crop, the first fruits that are produced being worth at least three times those grown later out of doors. When the weather becomes warm and settled the frames may be removed, and the plants will lead a hardier but not less fruitful life. A month hence will be ample time for lOwing where the plants are to be grown out of doors. A steadier hotbed than Cucumbers require is necessary, and a coarser compost may be used. A liberal syringing before clos- ing down on sunny afternoons and frequent applications of liquid manure when the plants are in full growth are advised. The female Marrow blooms need fertilising by hand—that is, by the aid of a camel-hair brush-and as the flowers are only open during the early hours of the day it is easy to miss this im- portant point if not kept well in mind. BEETROOT CULTURE. Beet should not succeed Spinach or root crops, but it may safely follow Beans or Peas, Cabbages, Onions, or Potatoes. It prefers a rather light but deep, well-dug soil, without rank manure, yet in good heart from a previ- ous manuring in the autumn. Seaweed may be then dug into the border for Beet with ad- vantage, and a little salt (two ounces to the square yard) can be added in April, when preparing the bed, which should be thoroughly tilled at that time. Sow the seed in May in drills, very thinly after soaking the seed in water for a few hours, and thin out until the plants are eight inches apart, or more for large varieties. The seedlings thinned up can be planted elsewhere, if needed, but must be watered and shaded un- til established. Hoeing and weeding is all that is needed for them until November, when the crop should be careiully raised without injury to the tap root, and stored in sand or soil in the cellar. It is important to remember that the leaves must not be cut but twisted off, so as to prevent bleeding.

« AMCK3T0R8 OF THE HORBK. The oldest fossil hor!e8 known were about Mreire in height, but more like menioers of the dog family tliaa dwarf horses would he. They were four-coed. Then came larger spe< js, which measured fourteen inches at the shoulder, atiil carried four hoois, And the (heels) hocita were not yet vory high from th,c ground. Then came the fleet, three-toed Neohippanon, which was built. like a Virginian deer, delicate and extreme'.}- fir et-footed, passing the most highly bred modern racehoreo in i speed ttu,aiii*.ui. From t'lewe cItuntO earliest "♦veda of horses sloped.

Q. The ele..ion expenses of Mr. Lloyd-George ■ o riv.uriYed at £519 4s. Ojd., and l":L :.3 ct Ivlr. v'incent, liB opponent, at id. Tiro directors of tho Cambrian Railways '•I'uijjy have- presented to Mrl Dennis.s, on < :'e ireinf:it from the post of generail as a memento of their personal ■v; rd,' a • :• colid silver inkstand. It i. .-ep-odii'-tfon of an exceedingly valu- 7 vifcsiand in 1G80, reign of f f. '1f M in itself a. most chaste and valuable piece of plate.

THE CAMEL. An Arab thinks less of his camel than he does of his horse or evon his mule. The camel is of value to him because of its gTeat strength and powers of endurance. It can exist for days with- out water, and no food is too tough for it to digest. Its regular food oonsiets of bran mixed with the refuse of olive6. This is put upon the floor, and the beast kneels down to eat it. The camel is the most docile beast alive, but he is not very intelligent, and can be as obetinate as the proverbial mule. In Africa he is used to perform all manner of dome&tio tasks. Its chief use, however, is as a beast of burden in cara- vans. It soon learns that a tap on the knee is an order to kneel or rise, as the caae may be, and it will kneel while huge burdens are piled upon its back; but let the weight be the least too heavy for it and it will not attempt to rise when commanded. Blows, kicks, nothing avails. The weight has to be reduced. One of its favourite methods of retaliating on its driver— on the very tsto occasions on which it shows temper-is to run away. The motion when it does this much resembles the rolling of a ship, and fortunately for its paajehger it never runs far

» THE INVENTION OP FORKS. In the reign of Queen Elizabeth the boat at table used to hold the joint of beef with one hand and the carving knife with the other, transferring the meat to the plates of his guest. with hia fingers, ae forks Wf) not yet in use. Those who first adopted forks were much ridi- culed. Some said the Bible was opposed to it, and it was an insult to tho Almighty to use a fork when He has given us fingers.

CUTTI-EFISH HUNTING. On the Californian coast they &h on horse- back. After a big blow enormous numbers of squid are sometimes eeen washing about among the pounding breakers. When such news comes to the town every man or boy who can beg or borrow a horse goes galloping down to the beaoh, armed with a six-foot bamboo, at the end of which is a strong steti hook. They dsab into the surf, and driving the aharp steel into the squirming, jelly-like creatures haul t,i.-IM ashore one by one, and leave them lying high and dry upon the beach, pumping ink and water, and with their long, sucker-rimmed iirms coiling about like snakes. These squid sell for a couple of shillings apiece. Their flesh is good for bait; the pen, a long, opal-tinted bone which extends from the tip of the tail to the neck of the animal, forms the cuttlefish bono of com- merce, and the eyes, which when dried look like large dull pearls, find a ready eale among curio ) i»—

Qo WHY ANIMALS CAN 5n Of Til DAft. Tho fibres of the optic nerve end in cylindricsi ;ods (ab.ut 120,030,000) and flask-shaped con (about 60,000). J. von Kries' theory is that tit. cones form our colour-capable bright apparatus and tho rods our totally colour-blind dark apps ratus. This enables him to explain why a large number of animais see very distinctly in the ■lark: The cguse most probably is, that in their <V83, which a.ro of nearly the same construction as the human eyes, rods and cones are uniformlj intermixed. It can be proven that a horse seeti very distinctly in the dark, by simply taking a rule on a very dark night over country roads. The horse will trot and gallop as safely as in daylight, while sometimes the rider will be afraid that tho horse may stumble over a root or fail into a ditch. But there are even animalt in existence which we positively know see ..nuch mcro distinctly at very low brightness than in the daylight—owls, &e. Here we have a case ubere, very probably, rods and cones have ex- viunged locations, as compared with the human eye.

BUTTER WITHOUT MILK. It is not generally known that in many parts of the world clay is eaten on bread as a substi- tute for butter. This is termed "stone butter," and is used in many parts of Germany. In northern parts of Sweden earth is often baked in bread, and is sold in the public markets on the Italian peninsula as well as on the Island of Sar- dinia. In Persia certain kinds of soil were used in the manufacture of confectionery, and it is probably from the Persians that confectioners ia Western Iiurope iearnt to use terna alba for the same purpose. In Nubia and other tropical r .-•onntrie.5 it is used tit a medieine as well as food. TVs practice probably had its origin in the knowledge that all earths have some kind of flavour, and take the place of salt, a necessary ingredient in all kinds of food.

r,-rrFeTS OF COI.OURS O THE INSANE. Dr. Z LIjr is one who has great confidence in the effect of colour on the mind of a patient; therefore, m connection with his Asylum for the Incurably Insane, in Illinois, he has some cot- tages w; tl> wnlls of red, and carpet and inean- descent globes of the same cheery colour. Here are placed the despondent, melancholy patients, and the etfecl is gratifying. Other cottages are painted and furimntd in blue, which colour Dr. Zellar has found to have a soothing, quieting eject ( ri the over-jubilant and exciiable. A short time ago a black room was prepared— black wails, biark curtains, black bed! "A shudder o' horror ran through the force" when it was announced that a violent woman suffer- ing from recurrent mania was to be placed in this roo.-n. A physiciin was placed in charge, anu the victim's respirations were counted every thirty mirutes by a competent nurse. Soon the woman ie'i into a profound sleep, and on anvak- tngr was elm, and soon fit to be restored to her eottage. Tins room has often been brought into roouisition since, and always with satisfactory St I

THE MYSTERY OF COMETS. There is perhaps no other astronomical phenomenon capable of stirring the minds oi the mass of mankind so profoundly as th apparition of a great comet, says the Scien- tific American. The psychologic effects of s total eclips.e of the sun have at times been extreme. The flame may be said of tnosn wonderful displays of meteors in 1833 and 1866, when for a time it earned as if all tho stars were plunging, or wore just about to plunge, upon the earth. But eclipses and meteoric showers are very transient, ami whatever the consternation they inspire it is soon past. A cornet, however, may hold a buge and brilliant sword of fire in the sky for days and weeks—appalling the minds of men with the fear of some impending and INEVITABLE CATASTROPHE. It may be said that the progress of seienct justifies the laying aside of apprehensions ot calamity from this source. This is in par' true. But not altogether. The probability of a collision is quite remote, it is true. Still 't is within the range of possibility. It may be s^id that a collision would work no great One justification for this lies in the fact that even the central portion of some a■■■acts appears to be extremely tenuons, per- mitting faint stars to be seen through thou- sands of miles of the cometary material. But this is not known to be a necessary attribute of comets in general. In fact, the mass of no cornet has ever been accurately determined. So. for aught we know, there may be comets wlinse nuclei are not only large but massive. A collision with such a visitor from the abyss of space would be disastrous in the highest degree.

Liadt Docroaa ik RUSSIA. However much Russia may be behind in many tiings, in regard to the training of lady doctors it ia by far ahead of several other Powers. For sleven years St. Petersburg has possessed aa ia- ititution for women doctors, the creation 01 which has cost hundreds of thousands of pounds. ISie present teaching staff consists of 1C0 pro- fessors, And the names of nearly 2.000 matricu- studSihte are- found in the album. The ad, ministration is in the hands of the Minister of Public Instruction, and practically all Russia ha* participated in the foundation of this seat of I learning. A generous benefactress, Mme. Scheniavskala, hM given 50.000 roubles, as a. tcart donation, towards the fund for the upkeep at tite institute.