The Cambrian News and Merionethshire Standard

PORTMADOC. ST. DAVID'S.—There was a dinner last night at Maddock Arms Hotel, under the presidency of Dr S. Griffith, in commemoration of the Welsh Patron Sa'nt. PROMOTION.— Mr F. A. Vaughan, platform foreman undT the Cambrian Railway Company at Portmadoc, has been promoted to the platform inspectorship at Osw-stry. RETURNING HOME. —Lieut. E. Bowen Jones, who left with the Imperiiil Yeomanry for South Africa last April, sailed on Tuesday from Cape Town for England on board the uS«xon." He is due to Arrive in this country in three weeks. MAGIC LANTERN LECTURE.-Messn Morris & Jones, Cemmaes, Anglesey, gave a lecture illus- atrated by views on the war at the Borthygest Board School on Wednesday night. The Rev. W, Ross Hughes presided. COFFER SUPPER.—Mrs David Morris, the Oskf leys, gave a supper on Wednesday night at Ebenezer Schoolroom in aid of the funds of the forthcoming bazaar. Afterward a concert was held with the Rev R. Mon Hughes in the chair. There was a g od attendance. COUNTY COUNCIL.—The present members for Portmidoc, Mr Richard Davies and Mr J. Jones- Morris, have been returned unopposed on the County Council. The present member for Bedn- gelert, Mr E. H. Owen, has likewise had a walk- Over, and Mr R. 0. Williams has been returned unopposed for Garn. CONCERT AT PKNMORFA.—A concert in aid of the funds of Seion Chapel was held at Peomorfa on Saturday night under the conductorship of Eog Alltwen, in the unavoidable absence of Mr J. Jones Mor'is. The accompanist was Mr R E. Jones. The concert was well attended. Amongst those who took part were Mr W. R. Owen, Mr Thomas Pierce. Mrs Eifion Jones. Mr R. Brothen Jones, Er8 Alltwen, Mr R. E. Jones (pianoforte solo), and Miss Parry (recitation). FORTHCOMING ELECTIONS.—Some six months ago there was con iderable talk of spirited contests at the Urban Council election, hut as the appointed day draws near interest seems to decline. It is understood that at least four of the present mem- bers will not seek re-election and there will, no doubt, be contests in certain of the wards. Capt. Morgan Jones and Mrs Caason, the representatives of Portmadoc on the Board of Guardians, will in all likelihood be returned unopposed. There is an im- pression current that the School Board election will also take place this month, but this is not so, the present members retiring next September. SIIIPPING.- Arrivals s.s Rebecca, Roberts, Liverpool Hannah and JanQ. Roberts, Cherbourg; Blodwen, Jones, Marlaix Sarah Jane, Thomas, Union Hall Witch of the Wave, Ellison, Strang. ford Mary, Young, Cork Victoria, Lewis, Aber- aoch Volunteer, Davies, Aberayron s.s. Rebecca, Roberts, Liverpool; Desdemona, Evans, Dublin Tyne, Green, Youghal Jaines Bibby, Williams, Queenstown. Sailings James, Jones, Cirdiff; s.s. Rebecca, Roberts, Liverpool; George Henry, Cadogan, Limerick M. Ll. Morris, Jones, Har- burg David Morris, Morri3. Harburg Lome, Hughes, Portsmouth Lucy, Withereld, London Cambria, Roberts, Cardiff Ellen Roberts, Simons, Poole s.s. Rebecca, Roberts, Liverpool. LOCAL CASE AT THE ASSIZES —At the winter Assizes at Carnarvon, ON Tuesday, before Mr Justice Mathew, David Davies, moulder, of Portmadoc, thirty-six years of age, pleaded guilty to a charge of having inflicted grievous bodily harm upon Hugh Jones and Ann Thomas wi:h a poker on February 16th, at Ynyscynhaiarn Mr T. E. Morris (instructed by Mr W. George) prosecuted and Mr Wilkin defended (instructed by Mr D. G. Davies, Bethesda). Counsel for the defence explained that 8inc an accident, which befel the prisoner some years ago, he had been quite a madman when under the influence cf drink. He had always been on the best of terms with the persons whom he had assaulted and was very anxious to make to them all reparation pos- sible for the injury he had caused them. The {jrisoner was sentenced to two months' hard abour. A MEAGRE ATTENDANCE.—The announcement that a town's meeting would be held at Mr Barnard's Room on Wednesday night to discuss what stf-ps should be taken with regard to the coming Urban District Council election drew at the appointed hour five ratepayers, and when haif-an- hour lafer the number had not come up to twenty, Mr Barnard, the convener, suggested that the meet- ing should be adjourned or the attempt to hold one given up altogether, as it seemed to him that the generality of the electors did not thiuk it worth their while to make an energetic effort to prevent the squandering of public money. He had con- vened that meeting owing to the Hgh-handed manner in which the Council had treated the public library question. The Council thought they could mob public opinion with the Act of Parliament, and they bad declined to call a public meeting of ratepayers to discuss the matter, although fifty ratepayers signed the petition to eoo- vene such a meeting.—Mr W. Morris Jones, who intends fighting one of the seats at the election, proposed the adjournment of the meeting, observing that he did not think the Council would be so rash as to go on with the library question without ascertaining in some way or other the views of the ratepayers.—Captain Jones, Netherton House, who said the ratepayers had grievances, seconded the proposition to adjourn, and this was agreed to. TABERNACL C.M. CIIAPEL.-The annual reprrt which has just been issued shows the total receipts during last year to have been E846 lis llid. Of this sum ii268 17s 5-ict was paid towards the pastoral fund, 962 13s Id towards missions, f,27 18s 4d towards the sustentation fund whilst on Thanksgiving Day f66 13s 6d was realised, and at the Christmas Eisteddfod the receipts amounted to 981 6s 6d. The payments iceluded E150 repay- ment of loan, bringing the debt down to ti,iuu, and leaving a balance in hand of £ 38. The report, which has been compiled by Mr Jonathan Dalies, secletciry of the Church, abounds in ioteres ing information including a bat sf promises to the 20th Century Fund. The latter include £100 by Mr John Owen, Paris hor8 (treasurer of the Church), f50 by Mr Jonathan Davies, JE39 by the Rev J. J. Roberts aud family, f.30 by Mr Richard Hughe- (Liverpool House) and family, f20 by Mr Richard Lloyd (Madoc-street), f20 by Mr W. Morris Jones, JE20 by Mr Daniel Williams and family, EIO by Mr William Hughes, and jEIO by Captdn Williams and family. Tne membership is 500 and th" number of hearers 758, whilst the Sunday School members total 505, and 115 at tha Snowdon-street branch school. A photograph of the pastor, the Rev J. J. Robert* (moderator of the Welsh C.M General Assembly) accompanies the report. The deacons are Messr .Daniel Williams, IvyfHouse; John Owen, Paris House Richard Hughea, Liverpool House; Captain Robert Williams, Osmond View; Jonathan Davies Richard Lloyd, M idoc-.°treet and Robert Williams, Bri tania Foundry. LITERARY AND DEBATING SOCIETIES.—At Tabernael on Monday Mr R. Jon 3-Lloy i presided when an address cn the principles of imperial government was given by the Rev LI. R. Hughes, M.A.. the vicar. Thanks were arcor d d on th- proposition of Mr J. R. Pritchard, seconded by Mr David Jones (Snowdcn-street.) At fie Church Society, the Rev T. A. Williams,presiding, a lecture, illustrated by lantern views was given by Mr R. Jones-Mcrris, Tycrig on "The origin cf the Common Pnyer." At Borth United Society, Captain John Hughes in the chair, thre was a dt-bate on "Whelher holi- day should be suppo'ted." Mr D. R. Ev-trs t k the affirmative and Mr H. Jones, the n'agitive, There was a s-^eepieg m-jority for the affirmative. At Salem, M-s A. J. Williams r • <d a p ¡P,-r on Diligence," Miss A. J. Jones on The duties of wom-n in Cnurch work." ami Miss Anna 0 n t paper prepared by her sister, Mies M. E. Owen, B.A., on Nature." Mr W. Roberts prided. A Eben»z->r, Mr D. R. Thomas in the cha r, the Rev R. Mon Hughes roid a paper on T'-e teacher of the Sunday soh ol an his pupil.At M rnoria) Society the following pr gramme was gone thro i^h: —Song, Mr J Davi a reading competition, he,t, Miss Sarah M Williams and Nlies E. J.-Li- s recitation, Mr Rd. Williams song, Mr G. Pritchat d. In the ariou8 cornp'itiuJU.- VV i.-h ensured the best wer.; Messrs J. P. Robert., D. Owen and W. Williams. The chair was t »k n by Mr J. Davies.—In connection with Gartn Society a m scellaneous programme was gone through on Friday nig t under the presuleocy of Mr T. Garth J net., w ilst on Tuesday th-ir- çcas a mock parliamentary electioii. The three candi- dates held different meetings. T: e Cons:'l">\i: candidate, Mr \V. J. Williams, had Mr .1. Kmrys Davie, as chairm) n the Liberal candidate, Mr R. S. Williams, had Mr J. Emlyn Jones whilst the Labour candidate, Mr W. PenclogwynJor.es, had Mr Evan Rhokydd Rughes. Questions w, r. a.kfd each candidate ar.d afterward there Vi as a. di y-ijon when the Labour candidate was returned witli an overwhelming plurality, receiving forty-one voles, as against thirteen for the Liberal and six f the C-,nservative.-At Sion on Wednesday night then; was a mock parliamentary debate. The Govern- ment were represent-d by the following :—Minister for war, Mr Joseph Williams; chancellor of the exchequer. Mr R. P. Jones first lord of the treasury, Mr W. Jones-Owen colonial sec tary, Mr W. P. H umphreys. The opposition -.v- re. presented by Mr Wil!iam Jones -(:eader), Mr f Jone3, the Rw Owe i Jones, and Mr David Ames. The speakf r was Mr R. Jones, postma ter. The Liberals were favourable to independent for the Boers and he Government were defeated by n substantial maj rity. PETTY SESSIONS, FRIDAY, FBBRUARY :!2:\1J. Before Dr S. Griffith and Jonathan Davies, Esq. Drunk in Charge.—A. young mariner name.' McKeozie was charged with having been drunk in charge of a four-wheeled cart.—P.C. Jones, Tre- madoc, said when he saw defendant he i l ;» whisky bottle in hi < hand.—Def«m''ant, -vi) mitted the charge, was fined 58 and cost*. Sheep Regulation.-Richard Williams, Plaen, Pennant farmer, was summoned for Ol'Wt'ct¡.)\! to report sheep scab—P.S. Jones said he fun;i sevr n out of eeventy sheep affected with BCab "Il -fa»ri.uy 18th and a week later one animal died.—D'-teiiiin'. said he dipped the affected sheep and vw »ofc aware i )f the fact that he had to rep rt the disease to the police.—John Jones, a servant at defendant's farm, who was called by the police, said the sheep were dipped about a week before P.S. Jones came.— The Bench expressed a wish to see a copy ot the order under which defendant was summoned before delivering judgment. First Appearana. William Owen, butcher, Bank-place, was charged with having been drunk in charge of a horse and a cart on the night of February 12th, and David Williams, mineral water works, was charged with having been drunk on the licensed premises, the Prince of Wales, on the same night. -Defenlants, who denied the charge, were represented by Mr C. E. Bieesa, and the prosecu- tion was conducted by Supt Jones.-The case of Owen was taken first. -Catherine Carroll and Letitia Evans, of Smith-street, who had been subpoenaed, stated that they saw defendant leading a horse attached to a trap about eight in the even- ing. He was in drink. Mrs Carroll said she could not say he was drunk neither could she say he was sober; bat he was more drunk than sober.—P.C. Jones, Tremadoc, said he saw a trap being driven at a furious pace along Tremadoc road to the town. He could not say who was in it, but he heard the voice of Ovven. He ran after the conveyance and found Owen outside the stable in charge of the horse and trap. The animal was perspiring greatly. Witness charged defendant with being drunk and he admitted the offence and asked for forgiveness.—P.C. Jones, Purtmadoc, who met witness injnia pursuit of the cart, cor- roborated as to the admission.—Mr Breese for the defence stated that there was not an atom of evidence that def- ndantfwas in charge As a matter of fact the trap was driven by Dd. Williams from Llanfrothen to Portmadoc. William Owen, who accompanied him, led the horse from the Prince of Wales to the Ftable. -Evidence in corroboration of this statement was tendered by Owen and David Williams, and Griffith Pugh gave evidence to the effect that Owen, although in drink, was not drunk.—The case against David Williams was next taken.—Evidence was given by P.C. Jones, Port- madoc, to the effect that he found Williams drunk in the Prince of Wales about half-past ten at night. He akked the landlady whether she had served him with drink and she replied "No."— Defendant was very abusive and followed witness and P C. Jones, Tremadoc, for about an hour and half after he left the Prince of Watei;P.C. Jones, Tremadoc, gave a like version, and P.S. Jnne- spoke to having seen defendant after el-ven and found him in a drunken condition.—For the defence, Mrs Priestman, licensee of the Prince of Walet-, was called. She said defendant was not drunk and had he asked for a drink she would have supplied him. He got excited when the police charged him with being drunk.—Mr Breese after- ward addressed the Bench at length when he showed the respectable position held by defendants and dilated upon the fact that they had not been before the magistrttes on any previous occasion.— The Bench considered the charges proved and fined each defendant 5s and 8s 6d costs. Driving Without Reir,3.-Robert Evans, Tyn- llan, Dolbenmaen, admitted a charge of having driven two horses attached to a cart without rein?, preferred by P.C. Jones, Tremadoc, and was ordered to pay costs amounting to 88 6d. Drunkenness.—Ellis Davie*, Church-place, Pen- rhyn, was charged by P.C. Jones, Portmadoc, with having been drunk in High street on Febru- ary 16th.-Mr W. Caer Jones (Messrs Lloyd George and George), who represented the de- fendant, admitted the offence. -A fine of 5s and 5s 6d costs was imposed. GLASLYN RURAL COUNCIL. The monthly meeting was held on Friday at Portmadoc, present Mr R. O. Williams, chairman; Messrs E. VV. Roberts (Treflys), Morgan Roberts (Beddgelert), Thomas Roberts, clerk R.W.Jones, inspector and Griffith Jones, surveyor.—With a view to further the arrangements in connection with the Beddgelert water supply scheme, it was resolved that the Inspector and the Eugineer should visit the place without delay.—An invitation to send delegates to the Sanitary Congress at East- bourne was declined.—The Commons and Footpaths Preservation Society wrote thanking the Council for calling the attention of the Parish Council to the alleged obstruction of the road leading to Ynyscynhaiarn Church.-The Carnarvon TOI\ n Council returned approved the draft agreement in connection with the Rhyddu drainage and water scheme.—It was felt that the matter was being delayed unduly, and it was decided to have the agreement in engross- ment executed by the three authorities concerned forthwith.-The Engineers wrote asking whether Aberdunant was included in the Prenteg water supply scheme. It was btated that the house had a private supply, but it was resolved to inquire of the ownor whether he was desirous of taking advantage of the scheme.—The County Council wrote stating that election of rural councillors would take place on March 23rd.—The Medical Officer's return for the month ending January 30th showed nine births and five deaths and that there had been two cases of erysipelas at Tyddyudrain. —The Inspector, referring to the latter, said th" patients were husband and wife. The man suffered cruelly from the epidemic and had died. He con- tracted the disease through a goise Rpine penetrat- ing his fingf-r under the nail. He (the Inspector had received instructions from the Me ;ical Ufficer to burn the clothes on the bed deceased rested zlnd to pay compensation to the widow. The instruc- tions had been complied with. He estimated the cost of the burnt articles at 93 16s 6d.-The Council agreed without demur to pay this amount. —This was all the business of interest. AWARDS FOR REGULAR ATTENDANCE. On Wednesday week medals, prizes, and certifi- cates were awarded pupils of the boarl schools of the district for regular attendance. The distribu- tion ceremony was performed at Portmadoc by Mr D. R. Thomas, chairman of the School Board." At Portmadoc Boys' School 21 were not absent oncf during the yeu ending Ootober 31st; at Portmadoc Girls', 20; at Portmadoc Infants', 4; at Tremadoc 1 at Borth, 11 and at Borth Infanta' School, 2. Ninety fi e per cent attendance was put in by 66 at Portmadoc Boys, by 46 at Portma icc Girls' by 6 at Tremadoc by 18 at Borth by 2 at Morfa Bychan by 7 at Pen trefeiin by 46 at Por'madoc Infants' by 6 at Tremadoc Infants' by 12 at Berth Infants' by 4 <t Morh Bychan Infants' and by 2 at Pentrefelin Infa V. T he following is a list of those who did not miss once during last school year Sno vdo:stivet boys schooi Alex R, McK rrow, William AehtoD Evans, Richard Jones, Edward Williams, Richard Roberts, R. Price Williair.s, Albert H. Tyler, H. Humphrey Jones, Hugh John Grffi h, Art'iur Griffith, Robert Jones, Evan Lewi", Alfr, (i Pritchard, William Edwin Thomas, Idris P, rcy Tboma-, Tnomas Arthur Williams, William Will-i?.m. Frank W. McKerrow, Llaw Lloyd Jones, H. C. MeMitan, and William Jons. Snowdon- street G r's School Margaret Myfanwy Owen, Anue Thomas, Laura Ann Jones, Alice McMillan, C. J. Nicholas, Kate Williams, Sarah Ann Williams, E zabeth Williams, Sarah Louise William?, Kate Williams, ivt. A. Ackers, C. J. Parsons, Muriel Thomas, Elizabeth Davies, Lizzie Pritchard, Annie Brown, C. E. Evan", Barbara Nicholas, M. C Owen, Margaret Owen. (In -he case of Alex R. McKerrow, he has the unique, record of having attended school for nine years without missing once whilst William Afhton Rvans has not been absent during six years Edward WillUms during four years and Rd. Jones during three years. Mary Catherine Oweu ittfceiilrd s,x y-ars without absenting her-elf once Lizzie !:ri!(!ilar(i, five years, and 'he following for thr eye<irs Lizzie Davies, Alice McMillan, Laura Ann Jo-.es, Elizabeth Williams, Kate Williams, Mar- garet Myfanwy Brown, and Sarah Anne Williams.) SuowJou st eet Infants: Henry Roberts, William Williams, Mary Elizabeth Williams, and Dorothy r. Will/am.?. Tremadoc: John Humphreys. Borth: R vrert O. Williams, Thomas Wil iams, Florence Miy Jones, Richard Hughes, Ellen Roberts, Rob>, Griffith Roberts, Willie Jones, Catherine Ellen HIIghe". Hugh Thomas Hughes, William John Williams, Maggie C. Harries (Richard Hughe* has not missed once in seven yfars. Cattie- rine Ellen Hughes in five years, M. C. Harries in four years, and Willie Jones in three years). Borth [rtfaofca Krnil Owen Borman and Ellen Hughes.

TREGARON. COC.NTY COUNCIL ELECTIONS.—The last day for the nomination of candidates for the County Council elections was Friday, February 22nd. No contest will take place within the Tregaron Union. The old members were all duly nominated, and are tnerefore re-elected without opposition. The Union will thus be represented as follows:- Tregaron. Mr D. J. Williams J.P., Abercoed; IJangeitho, Mr T. Davies J P., Pantybeady Hall; Naotcvnile, Mr Dan Jenkins C.M., Pentrefelio Talearo Ulaenpmal, Mr David Jenkins, Blaen- afon Y'.vyty Ystwyth, Mr Thomas Morgan. Ty- Strata Florida; Mr Edward Evan-i J.P., Aberystwyth and Llanddewi Brefi Mr D, Davies J. P., Werndriw, Llanddewi. LITEUAKV SOCIETY.—A meeting of this Society held at the Town Hall on Wrdn-sday c-ven ng. Februaty 20^h. The minutes of the previous meet- ing havng been read and confirmed, the. Pro-ident called ou Miss Lizzie Jones, Crown and Anchor, t•• commence the meeting with a pianoforte solo, i "The War in South Africa," whicn was \'ery creditably done. Mr H. R. Roberts, Inland j Revenue Officer, then read a pap-r on Conscrip- tion, which proved very interesting. At the end of the paper, the following resolution .< as put t- the in(!-itit)g :That in the opinion ot tiii, Society some form of compulsory military eervice is demanded by the increased growth of the re- sponsibilities of the empire." Messrs W. J. Water ho use, president; Thomas EViW, vice- president, -iod many others spoke in support d Mr Robertupaper. The President seconded Mr Rooerts a motion. An amendment was proposed hy Mr T. H. Davie?, County School, seconded by Mr» Kvaas, Albioa Uouae, and carried by ten votes to SfcTM,

TOWYN BUILDING IN HIGH STREET.—Mr Daniel Ed- wards, builder, has commenced building a pair of nice houses on the north side of High-street. SHEEP-KILLING DOGs.-Doga keep killing sheep in this district. Not only lean and hungry dogs do it, but the well fed and good conditioned use- less dogs of the town have taken to the game and that in broad day light. If there is no law by which the owners of sheep are justified in destroy- ing when caught in the act of killing sheep and other stock, it would appear almost justifiable for, the owners to pass a short Act for their own purposes hy taking evry opportunity of shooting or destroying the dogs in some other way. STOCK FAIR.—The first annual stock Mr of the year was held on February 25th. There was a very good sho v of cattle and a large number of buyers who had travelled a long way with the object of buying the best stock, but the old tale which is ever new, has to be told again. Nearly all the best stock in the country had been sold days before the fair, so that the dealers were doomed to disappointment once again. To the farmers it mighr, be -aid, Oh, that they were wise, that they understood this, that they wouli consider their latter end," and the end in this caie will undoubtedly be the ruination of thi. fair. There were some splendid three-year-old bullocks belonging to Mr R. Pugh, C> nfal. and al o to Mr E. Evans, G..sail. The farmers ad- mitted that it was a tolerably-good fair. Th. re were a larger number of people than ugiiil present. TOWYN DEBATING SOCIETY.—Owing to the change m the date < f holding the meeting of this society to the 20th instead of the 19th of last month, a report of toe proceedings was not ob ained in time for pubbciti ,n On the 20th of last nv>nth, Dr E. Lewys Lloyd lectured on the advancements made during the la t century. The subject wan treated scientifically, elaborately, and most inter- esting. The able lecturer must have gore thoroughly into his subject, as he deal, with ease and flurncy with the period in whie' the greatest changes in the w rid's history have taken place. The enumerati. n of the changes which took place in locomo ion wa specially inter-sting From the oxen. agg a t- the motor car is a great transition in a c- ntury add the development of the old sailing ship, Nhich used to take six k- to cross the Atlantic at the b st of times, into palatial steamers, which cross, with hardly any variation of time, in five and a half d iys, is another m >rv> llous feat. The lecturer also dealt with surgical, chemL-al, and other scientific d scoveries, ai d mentioned the birth of the elec ric telegrap i, the telephone, the phonograph, &c. Al- together the lecturer did his work thoroughly well an-i he deserved the warm vote of tha ks which was accorded to him at thy close. There was a large attendance. Mr J. M. James pres dfd. A meeting was aho held on the 26u, of last month. Mr J. V. James presided The subject wa", "Is Vivisection justifiable?" Mr R. H. Hughes read a strong paper on the affirma tive and Mr R. R Roberts spoke as strongly on the negative side. The following took part in the dis- cussion :—-Mrs Howell Jones, Miss Roberts, M<ss Evans, Miss Phi lips, Dr E. L,.wys Lloyd, Mr T. G. Roberts, B.A., and Mr S Edmunds. On a vote bring td ken, the vi v isectionistu had a considerable majori'y. There was a very good attendance. BURIAL BOARD. -A mf-, t ng of the Burial B ard waa htid on Fri ay last, when there were present Messrs Morris James. S. Edmuuds, I. Cad van Edwards, R. Wm. Ricoards, Bryncrug. with the Rev H. Williams, clerk. Mr Morr's Jrnes was voted ti the chnir.-The nam-s of tht retiring members ot the Board for this year w. r, ascertained, viz., Messrs Morris James, John Morgan, and Williim Rowlands and the same were recommended for re-election.—The new Burial Act of 1900 was submitted hy the Clerk for the consideration of tie meeting.—After some dis- cussion the Clerk was directed to obtain copies of the Act and to furnish .ach member with the sam(-The Clerk called the attention of the Brard to the Sinking Fund and the advisability of having a small rate levied. He also stated th »t the last rate was levied in 1894 and since that f50 of the principal had been paid. With a 21 ra'e they would be able to do the same again.—It was resolved that the matter be deferred until next meeting and that the Clerk should pur the subject of a sinking fund on the agenda lor the next meeting.-The Clerk was instructed to for- watd to the Local Government Board a. copy of the fees charged by the Board (with explanatiocs), a requested by that authority.

PENRHYNDEUDRAETH. MINFFORDD LITERARY SOCIETY.—At the las- meeting a piper on "Howell Harries" was read by the Rev R. Roberts. The chair was taken bv Mr G. L. Griffiths. PARISH COUNCIL.—At the last meeting, Mr R. G. Pritchard presiding, the attention of the Inspector was directed to insanitary pig-styes in the district. It was reported, with regard to the new cemetery, that the work, although slow, was progressing. BIBLE SOCIFTY.-The annual meeting was held on Thursday night, the Rev H. J. Manley presid. ing. The report, whiuh was presentt,d by Mr T. Lt. Pritchard, the secretary, showed an increase in subscriptions. The deputation, the Rev T. Charles Edwards, M.A., Llanbedr, afterward delivered his address. COUNTY COUNCIL.—Mr R. G. Pritchard, the pre- sent member, has been returned unopposed for Penrhyn. There will be an election at Llanfrothen for the seat vacant by the death of Mr John Jone*, Ynysfor. The candidates are Lieutenant E. Bowen Jones and Mr Mones Kellow. UNITED SERVICES.—Prayer meetings are being held by the Nonconformists this week in connection with the Evangelical Mission, and on Wednesday night a meeting was held at Nazareth under the presidency of the Rev A. J. Evaas, to hear addresses by the Rev S. Pierce, the Rev Robert Koberts, Messrs M. E. Morris, Rees Evans, J. Bennet Jones, D. J. Jones, and G. Williams (Minfcrdd). Preaching meetings will be held next week. SCHOOL BOARD.—At a meeting of the School Board, held last week, Mr R. G. Pritchard pre- siding, the report of H.M. Inspector on Minffordd School was read. The highest grant has been obtained.—It was resolved to congratulate Miss Edwards, the headmistress, on the excellent results. In view of the prevalence of whooping cough at Minffordd, it was decided to close the school for three weeks.—Mr W. Jones was appointed to superintend the art classes examination --The question of paying a fixed salary ia lieu of the pre- sent system was discussed, and it was decid-d to adopt the fixed payment system and to turn- municate with the head teachers on the subject. The report of the quarterly examination of the pupil teachers showed that good progress had been made.—A satisfactory report as to attendauce was aiso presented. PET L'Y SESSIONS, THURSDAY (Yesterday).— Before G. H. Eilis (chairman), E. M. Roberts, R. Jones Morris, and William Jones, Esqrs. Drunkenness.- William Smith, Ty Talcen, Pact, Penrhyndeudraeth, was charged by P.C. J. F. Evans with having been drunk and disorderly on February 9th at lalsarnau.-Fined 2s 6d and lis coats. — Ellen William, Bryuffynon, Pant, Penrhyn, was charged by P.C. D. R Davies with having oeen drunk and disorderly at Penrhyn on Febi uary 16th. -Fiued 5s and 11B costs.—James Belron, Peny- clog yo, Penrhyu, was charged by P.C. D. R. Davies with having, on February 6th, been drunk 0:1 the licensed premises, Penrhyn Arms, Penrhyn, aod with having refused to quit whsti requested to do so.Fiuecl 5s and 10s costs.—P.C. D. R. Davie-s charged Robert Jones, Hafodcy Farm, Llanfrotnen, with having betn drunk in charge of a horse and trap in Church-street on February 18th.—Defendant, who denied the charge, was fiied 10s and 10s costs. Robert Owen, jun., Gwyndy, Harlech, was charged by P.C. Daniel Davies, Harlech, with having been drunk and dis- orderly in Hariech on February 16th. -Fined 2s 6d and 10s coats. Obscene Langliage. -Griffith Jones, Penuchardre, Harlech, was charged by P.C. DI. Davies, Harlech, with having Itjad use of profane language on February 16th in Harlech.—Fined Is. and 10s. costs. Dismissed.- John Roberts, Caegwyn, Traws- fynydd, and Robert Owen, Bryn Eden, were charged by Lewis Davies, Muriau Cochion, Bont- ddu, with having trespassed in pursuit of game on land over which Mr C. G. Beale held the sporting rights.—Mr J. Charles Hughes, Dolgelley, appeared to prosecute, and Mr William Gtorge, de-ended.-Humphrey Wm. Richards, Penrhos, Trawsfynydd, said about ten o'clock on the morning or February 1st he saw defendants on the land, accompanied by two dogs and carrying guns. He called upon them tc stop, but they paid no heed.—In cros,-ex,mi nation, witness said he did not curse and swear defendants when he went up to them. He did not ask them why they were tnere. He merely said, Why do you do such a bad turn." John Roberts said, "Do you know what we were after," and witness replied that it did not matter as they had no right to be there.— Mr George then submitted objections to the pro- ceedings. The first as regard to the formality, the information not being on oath. The second was that the jurisdiction of the Court could be ousted, inasmuch as defendants had a right to be on the land in pursuit of a hare. —The Chairman You admit that the men were after trie lure ?-Mr George: Yes. They were within their rights as they were following a hare smarted on their own land. My third objection 'vas that there is not a scrap of evidence as to the locus standi of Mr Beale. The deed which has been submitted should be sup- p rted by evidence. I am here under pro- test.—The Bench expressed a desire to hear the defence before dtciding on the objections.— Evidence was then given by John Roberts, who stated they started the hare on their own land and came on the adjoining land in pursuing it.-In cross-examination, Roberta was directed by Mr George to refuse to reply to a question whether he had a licence for the gun he carried on February 1st. He otated that he held a licence at the present time.-Owen Owens, father of the other defendant, and Edward Jonea, Gelli- goch, also gave evidence.—Mr Hughna replied at length to the objections raised by Mr George.—The Bench deliberated in private and decided to dismiss the case.

DOLGELLEY. (Continued on Page 8.) CONCERT.—A successful concert w-it; held at Pen- maenpool Chapel last Wednesday evening under the presidency of Dr Richards and the patrouag of Mr Leigh Taylor of Penmaeoucho6 and Colonel Scott. The proceeds were handed over to the funds of the Widows and Orphans of the Soldiers and Sailors Association. The chapel was crowded and in- dividual contributors to the various items acquitted themselves in a creditable manner. Mr Gouldby of Penmaenucha, and Mr Davies, station- master, deserve praise for their thoughtfulness and labours to bring the concert to so successful an issue. The programme consisted of the following items :—Piano solo, Miss B. Williams Hen Wlad fy Nhadau" Chairman's address cong, Y G^rdotes Facb," Miss May Williams song, Home for Ever," Mr T. H. Fenn Sling, I Fear no Foe," Mr H. O. Williams vidin solo, Horn- p!p Miss Evans song, selected, Miss Arnfield song, The Raf Mr Meirioa D+vies, L.G.S.M. -ong, Canwyll fy Llygaid wyt ti," Mis* Maggie Williams recitation, "Troubles of a Baby," Mis", Bertha Davies; quartett, "Myfanwy," Bontddu Male Party; song, U Pwy f<d fy M am" M ss Bertha Jones; recitation, "The Wounded S^ldiar," Mr Rowlands song, "Holy City," Mr WTilliam Roberts; harp solo, selected, Mr M. Roberts; song, "Inna." Mr W. Hamer sung, "YMilwr," Mr E. A. Williams violin solo, 1, Cuckoo Solo," M T. Walton duett, Two Sailo>M," Messrs W. Hamer and H. O. Williams; finale, "God Save the King." Llew Meirion conducted and Miss B;odwen Williams ably accompanied. A handsome -um was realized towards the funci. INTERESTING LETTER PROM THE FRONT.—Many of the friends and acquaintances of Mr Alfred Joties, Brynd* rw, who volunteered for South Af ica an an Imp rial yeoman about twelve months ago, will read the fol!owing expprien. es of him and his c mrades with interest. After heavy work he was struck dowu with fev.r, but was soon right aga n, but the authorities would not let him join his company. He says After begging time after time, I at last managed to get sent from Dielfontein back to my regim- nt, which was at Coleaberg. I landed there 15ch Dicamber and next day joined twenty of my oovn troop at a placo. called Hamilfon- tein, thirty miles off. It is a deserted farmhouse, with good stable attached. I found our boys and iglitof the Grenadier Guardsvery comfortable there. Tht farm was used as a store for supplying the drifts, or rather the diff-rent outposts guarding the drifts, to the Orange River in that part. We bad twenty-f our hour:t'Coaaock pot-ton a kopje clos' by. The men used to get soaking wet when on t is job, but had the advantage of the farm when their twenty-four hours was over. Well, on Monday 17th, we started the day as usual, before daybreak. Two of the men started out to proceed to Sanddrift aud at nine the Cossack post on kopje as relieved, four men coming in and Sam Swan and three men taking their places. In less than halt-an-hour Sam a*w the Boers creeping round another ridge over-looking their own. He ordered two of his men to fire and then the Boers showed their strength and opened fire. The first shol they fired passed through Sam. He only lived f.ry minutes or so ani was conscious at intervals and died ainging his favourite song, The Boys of the Old Brigade." Poor Sarn He died the death he himself would have wished. Well, the Boera sur rounded us. Our lieutenant, Mr Fletcher, asked for a volunteer to ride into Colesberg for help. Every man wanted to go, so he selected the ightest rider, who took a led horse saddled, in case he was shot. You should have seen that ride. The bullets whistled all round him and his second horse broke loose, but followed and kl pt close to him. He got through untouched and through a nek out of our sight, but, alas, for bis brave ride, he was captured by another party of Be rs four miles away. At the farm things were getting more than warm. Thtrs were 250 Boers surrounded us and by this time we had only twenty men. There as a nullah in front of the house which formed a natural trench and there were ten men in it, six in tne house and fonr in the stable. I was in the stable. At noon the Boers were reinforced by fifty men. They had sent in under a flag of truce before noon asking us to surrender, but the man was sent back with the reply that we had no such intention. Well, things got warmer and warmer. Johnson was killed in the trenches, but Rameay accounted for the man who did it. The fellow, with othera, had crept into the trench a the end which was not held and they had shot down. Four of the guards fixed bayonets and A ere rushing down the trench at them, but the Boers did not wait to receive them, but cleared out of reach. Between three and four Fletcher decided to abandon the trench, so the men occupying it scooted individually into the stable about seventy or eighty yards away. It was an anxious time for the men scooting. We were now all in the house and stable and kept up fire without a pause. By this we had ordy fourteen rifles left. Of course, we had porthded the walls. By this time, the B era had drawn very close and any amount of them were in our trench. Seven of the horses were killed and three wounded. My poor mare was absolutely riddled. Ever since 8 a.m. we had neither bite nor sup. Our thirst was cruel and the rifles were almost too hot to hold. But for all this, no one mentioned or even thought of surrender. Firing was kept up vigorously on b th sides, but the Boers had not the grit t,) rush the place. They could easily have d, e so, but they dare not risk a certain inevitable amount of loss. About seven they again sent in demanding surrender and that if we did not, two guns would be brought to bear upon us. We replied that we wr;uld surrender when they took the building. The fusilade then became warmer, if possible than before, but about 8-30 it ceased and there was quietness once more, but no rest, as we were afraid an attempt might be made to rush the place. Brave men in some way the Boers may be, but they certainly have no dash. No one C'ln accuse them of reckless dash or d"vilry. After a very anxious night we expected a renewal attack, but not a Boer was near enough to he seen. A relief party arrived, but too late to be of any help. I was sent back to hospital at Dreitfontein for the second time."

BLAENAU FESTINIOG. (Continued on Page 8.) NURSING ASSOCIATION. The annual meeting of the Narsiug Association was held on Tuesday night at Garegdrlu School- room. Mr R. Walker Davies, B.A., who presided, congratulated the Committee on the flourishing state of the finances and the increased apprecia- tion in the district of the services of the nurses. Miss Williams, the energetic secretary of the Association, read letters expressing regret at enforced absence from Miss Greaves (president), Mr Owen Jones, Erwfair, Mr W, Owen, Dr Rd Jones, the Rev. David Jones, Rev. Moses Roberts, the Rev. Robert Lewis, the Rev. E. Cefoi Jones, and Mr R. O. Jones. Mr R. Parry, the treasurer, sub- mitted the balance sheet, which showed that there was a balance in hand on February 26th, 1900, of £ 332 18s 4d. Sub scriptions during the past year brought tke amount of JE557 Is 6d out of which JE191 7s 6d had been paid and E150 transferred to the reserve fund, leaving a balance in Treasurer's hand of f215 14s. The annual report was read by the Secretary showing thac the nurses had had 226 cases under their care, an increase of seventeen on the previous year. Nurse Edwards, who had 130 cases, paid 3,000 visits, and Nurse Alice, who htd 96 cases, 2,617 visits, making a total of 5,616, an increase of 978 on the previous year. Miss Franks, the inspectress of the Jubilee Institute, had paid two visits during the year and expressed herself highly satisfied with the work done by the two nurses. (Applause.) The reports were adopted on the motion of Mr J. Parry Jones, seconded by the Rev D. Richards. The re-appointment of officers took place as follows:—President, Miss Greaves vice-presidents, Mrs R. Bowton, Mr R. Walker Davies, and Mr Owen Jones treasurer, Mr R. Parry, Bank; secretary, Miss Williams, High street. The execu ti ve committee was elected as follows :-Mrs Williams, Broneirion Miss Robert, Manchester House; Mrs Roberts, Rhiw Mrs Hughes, Gorphwysfa Mrs D. G. Williams Mrs Jones, Erw Fair Mrs Roberts, Llys Dorfil Mrs Morgan Jones Mrs R. 0. Jones Mrs J. D. Jones Mrs Lloyd Roberts Mrs Hughes, Post Office; Mrs J. Rhydwen Parry Mrs Richards Mrs T. R, Jones Mrs Foreter Miss Jones, Blaenddol Miss Richards, Fronhaul Thanks were accorded the officials and the committee for the work done during the past year, on the proposition of the Rev J. LI. Richards] seconded by the Rev R. J. Williams.—Addresses were afterward delivered by the Rev R. Talfor Phillips, Dr Evans, Mr Andreas Roberts, Mr Bowton, and Mr Elias Roberts (Llwynygell). A vote of sympathy with Miss Jones, Blaenddol, in her illness having been passed, the meeting ended.

PKSTIMOG. PLOUGHING MATCH.—A successful ploughing match was held on Saturday in a field belonging to Mr E. P. Jones, Blaenddol. Awards :—Class I., 1, CadwalFidr Jones, Tyddynmerched, Maentwrog; 2, Lewis E. Lewis, Lleohcwm. Class II., 1, Thos. Williams, Pantllwyd 2, R. J. Jones, Coch Gwan; 3, Hugh Joues, Newbro' Arms 4, David Robert, Caeglas. Class III., 1, Ellis Roberts, Frondirion, Maentwrog. Best team in the field, 1, Evan Tudor, Aber, Trawsfynydd; 2, Thomas Thomas, Blaenddol, and David Roberts, Caeglas, equal. The prizes consisted of a silver cup, money, and bottles of Morris Evans' noted oil.

FIXITY OF TENURE FOR TEACHERS PUBLIC MEETING AT ABERYSTWYTH. A public meeting waa held at the New Market Hall, Aberystwyth, on Saturday afternoon, under the auspices of the National Union of Teachers to consider the desirability of legislation providing reasonable security of tenure for elementary school teachers. There was a large attendance of teachers and normal students of the College and a sprinkling of the outside public. Professor J. M. Angus, M.A, U.C. W., presided, being supported by Mr Vaughan Davies, M.P., Alderman Peter Jones, J.P., Prof. F. Watson, Mr A. W. Swash (president of the South Wales District Union), Mr Rhys Nicholas (vice president of the South Wales Dil- trict Union), Mr E. C. Wilmott (South Wales Dis- trict Union S-cretary), Mr D. J. Saer (local secretary of she Union), and others. The CHAIRMAN, opening the meeting, said they were met there that afternoon to consider a matter which was both of importance and of interest to all. It was important as involving the position and the work ot those who, as all would admit, were doing very important work to the community and with very great efficiency He was sure they would agree with him when he said that the work done by the elementary schoolmaster and school mistress was second to none in importance and was done as effici-ntly as any in the country. (Applause.) It was therefore important as involving a question of interest to the whole State, and involving the interest of the whole com- munity. Hm did not think that they need assume that there was any necessary divergence between the claims of a class and the interests of tho whole state and whole community, and he would rather hope that they might deal with that question on the assumption that any fair recognition of the claims of a class was really entirely consistent with the prosperity of the state and the whole community. He believed that they would find some solutiou or at least a solution would be submitted to them that afternoon which would br- at the same time oue recognising the best claims that were put forward on behalf of the teachers and one that would at the same time promote the interests of the whole community. (Hear, hear.) They had the advantage of the presence thore that afternoon of those who could speak to them with a full knowledge and authority upon that question and they would, he was sure, lay the case before them in a way that would make it '-s clear a-i possible to all. (Applause.) Letters regretting being unable to attend were read from Archdeacon Piotheroe, Aberystwyth, Professor Anwyl, Mr Darlington, H.M. inspector, Mr Short and Mr Thomas, H.M. sub-inspectors, and others. Mr T. H. JONSS, chairman of the Tenure Com- mittee of the National Union of Teachers, next delivered an address on the claims of teachers. They were at present, he said, entering upon a war of races and crafts, in which the race would not be for the swift nor the battle for the strong, but for those who were best educationally trained. The nation's wealth did not consist only of its broad domains and natural resources, but also of the intelligence and virtue of its citizens. It was, therefore, very gratifying to them to see, at the beginning of a new century and a new reign, a prominent place being given to education in the first speech from the throne, but whatever re forms might b" brought about by legislation which the Government proposed to bring forward, much of the fruit of those reforms would depend on the conditions under which they were carried out, and they were there that aftprnoon to discuss one of those cond tions, namely, the tenure of the teacher's office. There were, Mr Jones continued, constant misrepresentations in the press and on the platform in reference to what the teachers demanded in regard to tenure. There was an idea abroad that the National Union of Teachers were trying to promote legislation for keeping all existing teachers at their present posts. The fact was, however, that they felt that any legislation which would keep all existing teachers in their places would not be desiiable either in the interests of the pro- fession or in the interests of education generally. (Hear, hear.) Too well known were the evils which arose from the members of a class having a freehold in their positions. He waa glad to say, however, that the number of teachers who were either inefficient or immorally unfit for their posts was exceedingly small-out of 60,000 teachers of primary school4 only seven appeared in the Govern- ment black list. Still, in the interest of the profes- sion and that of education, those who were unfit, professionally or morally, for their posts should be removed, Therefore they did not ask for absolute security of tenure, but only for reasonable security. That meant that so long as teachers were efficiont and in every way fit for their post their positions should be secure. (Cheers.) In the existing state of things there was anything but security of tenure One teacher had been dismissed for refusing to clean the schoolrooms, light the fire, clean the. gutters, 9cc. another for failing to extract sweet music from the church organ; for winning the heart of a curate a mistress was dismisied-(Iaugh ter) for refusing to accept the hand of the daughter of the Chairman of the School Board—(more laughter) —a master was dismissed and a master who was present that day was dismissed tor giving evidence heforeacommission. (Shame ) Thequestionwashow did this affect the general question of education ? tie took it that everyone there would agree with him that if they wero to get from a workman his best work, his mind must te free from worry or anxiety. (Hear, hear.) There was another way in which that question affected education and that was in the effect which insecurity of tenure had on persons who would enter the profession. He knew of one young man sngaged in a volun- tary school who forfeited five pounds in order to leave the profession after hearing of the capricious dismissal of a schoolmaster. So far, the speaker said, he had only referred to the general effect upon education and, proceeding to show the in- justice to the teachers, he said there was a greater injustice done to the teacher than the mere trouble and expense of moving from one place to another. Now, teachers, on entering the profession, were compelled to contribute to the superannuation fund and if a teacher was dis- missed between the ages of fifty and sixty, he would more than probably never get another situation, so that he lost all the benefits of the fund to- wards which he had been compelled to pay (" Sho-nie.") It bad been stated that teachers sought conditions of employment which did not usually obtain between masters and employers. It must be remembered, however, that the con- ditions under which a teacher entered into his engagement were different. A teacher was ap pointed subject to the consent of the Board of Education. He got his certificate from the Board and during the whole of his professional career he was under the supervision of the Barrl of Education. What they wanted was that the Board of Education should have a voice also in tha matter of his dismissal. (Cheers.) In conclusion, the speaker said the Government had promised that something should be done in this direction and the obj-ct of those meetings was to show the Government that they had public opinion behind them in dealing with that ques- tion. (Applause.) Mr VAUGHAN DAVIES, M.P., moved the following resolution :—"Tnat as the widespread prevalence of insecurity of teachers' tenure of office seriously militates against the efficiency of the schools and the educational interests of the children, and the evil having been accentuaced by the recent establishment of a compulsory superannuation Scheme in primary schools, this meeting regards with great satisfaction the promise of the Government to deal with the question of teachers' tenure of office at an early date." In doing co, as showing that he did not merely take IIn interest in this question because he was the member of Parliament for the county, he mentioned the fact that twelve years ago as chair- man of a certain school board he prevented a schoolmaster from being dismissed owing to a matter connected with his social and not his scholastic life, and he was glad to say that that schoolmaster was in the same position that day. (Cheers). The hon. member supported the views expressed by Mr T. H. Jones and said that they could not expect men to carry out the important work which devolved upon schoolmasters of primary schools when they did not know what moment they might be dismissed. (Hear, hear.) He believed in giving every protectiou possible to teachers, who at the same linn were to understand that if they did not act up to their positions or did not do their work efficiently, they must be dismissed. He also believed that a schoolmaster should be allowed to take an intelligent interest in local and political affairs. (Hear, hear.) He could only say this- that if the question ever came before the House of Commons he would give his vote and would do everything he could for securing fixity of tenure for elementary school teachers. (Applause.) Remarking that he lùoki'd upon the work of elementary school teachers all the foundation of education, the speaker proceeded to deal with the general question of education in Wales, They had now, he said, a great system in Wales-he heard a great deal about the Welsh system of education— but he would rather a great deal hear more about the results. How was it that Wales was always at the tail end of educational countries ? How was it that Wales was behind Scotland ? He said the intellect and the natural abilities of the Weish people were not inferior to those of the Scotchmen he did not believe they were inferior to those of the Englishmen, although in his own estimation the Englishman was the supreme being of this earth—(laughter and hear, hesr)—but still what was the reason why Wales was so far behind. He should like to haye it ex- plained Because he believed that if the young men of Wales were to go out into the world and hold their own with other nationalities they must obtain an equally sound commercial training as that given in other couritries-(hear, hear)—and those who wished to do something for Wales should try and raise the education of the country higher than it was. He did not care what anybody flaid about the education system. He waated WalelS to hold a higher position in the world that it did now. He had had young people from Wales com- ing up to him in London and asking him to find places for them in the large commercial houses but they had been unfit for the position he could have found for them and he found that most of these places were filled by Frenchmen and Germans. Given equal education and opportunities, he had not the slighest doubt that Welshmen would be able to hold their own with other nationalities. (Applause ) Alderman PETER JONES, J.P., supported the motion, remarking that the demands of the teachers would be met by carrying into effect what was already in operation as between poor law unions and their officers in that country. (Hear, hear,) An officer ofapoor law union, so longas heconducted himself properly and did the work pertaining to his office, he was assured in his appointment. Mr Vaughan Davies had promised his support to any measure that would come before Parliament and he was sure that he would in doing so be fulfilling the wishes of those who placed him in the honoured position which he occupied. (Applause.) Prof. FOSTER WATSON, U.C.W., alslIsupported the motion. He expressed pleasure at seeing so many of the general public showing that they took au interest in the question by their presence at that meeting, and, referring to the fact that a distingui,hed member of the College staff was in the chair, he thought it was a matter for great gratification that when any question of importance to teachers was brought forward in Aberyst- wyth thf-y found representatives there from the College as representing university education, from the County School as representing secondary education, and primary school teachers as representing elementary education. (Applause.) It showed that teachers .re presenting or were about I 0 present a united front. (Hear, hear.) Prtif Watson proceeded to deal with the claims of the teachers and said that as good a test of the advance of a nation in civilisa- tilln as they could have was the support they gav", to the work of the teachers, and appreciation of their efforts; and there were signs that in Eng- land they were coming to pay far more recognition, t",r mo'fAf"rør¡f"C4 nnr1 1'"00_.0. + U. I. V, .1 .u. .&v "A. ""OpO""V {.Ill 1,¡1JVOO VYIJU lJ(.\U put themselves aside and qualified themselves for this work by dint of long study and experience and who made it their own subj ct and devoted their lives to it. (Hear, hear.) Of course they saw that their teachers were efficient. They provided a whole army of inspectors for that purpose. Intead of taking such pleasure in restrictive and cri ical methods, th.y should extend more sympathy and stimulation to them in their task fAp,,Ia,ive.) Mr W. C. JENKINS, a member of the Executive Committee of the Union of Teachers, also sup- ported the motion. Referring to the remark of Mr Vaughan Davies as to the backwardness of the commercial education given in this country,he said an effort was now being made in Wales to make up for what had been lost, distinct commercial de- partments being established in some of the county schools. (Hear, hear.) Mr Davies had compared the educational advancement of Wales with Scot- land. They knew that it did not matter into what part of the world they went they would find the ubiquitous Scotchman. In the mammoth ware houlllell, in the large counting houses, they in a very large number of cases found a Scotchman at the head of affairs. (Hear, hear.) Why was i- ? Mr Davies had asked the question. He thought he could answer it by simpiy saying it was because children in Scotland had had every opportunity, educationally, which the children of Wales had not had. Mr Jenkins then spokw of the disadvantages under which teachers laboured and expressed ttie )pinion that it would be to the educational and to the national advantage that tfach. rs in this country should be so placed as to be independent and free from the petty tyranny and injustice of school boards and managers of voluntary schools. (Ap piause.) The motion was carried without opposition, and, on the proposition of Mr WILMOTT it was agreed to send a copy to the Prime Minist r, the Duke of Devonshire, Mr Balfour, Sir John Gorst, and other members of His Majesty's Government. Mr TOM JOHN then moved a vote of thanks to the speakers and observed that sufficient emphasis had not been laid on the word" reasonable." They only asked for reasonable, common sense security of tenuie. Mr John related several in- stances where teachers had been dismissed for the most petty and whimsical reasons, and asked for justice for what Lord Rosebery called the captains and guides of the democracy. (Hear, hear.) Thtre was no class of people in that country who had been more prais> d and told what fine people they were, what fine work they were doing, but he assured them that they would do infinitely better work if the country gave them common-sense security of tenure. (Applause.) Coming to his proportion, the speaker expressed his personal gratitude to each one of the speakers. Referring to Mr Peter Jones, Mr John said lie admired his common-sense, deliberative ways. He was sure he was a Methodist—(A voice Yes," and load laughter)—he thought so—(more laughter.) The Cwrdd Mitol had made a man of him. (Roars of laughter.) Mr RHYS NICHOLAS seconded the motion, which was carried with acclamation. On the motion of Mr A. W. SWASH, seconded by Mr D. SAMUEL, M.A., a vote of thanks was passed to the Chairman, which Prof. ANGUS acknow- ledged and the meeting then terminated.

PROPOSED NEW ECCLESIASTICAL DISTRICT.—In our advertising columns an appeal is made for funds towards the establishment of a aepara.te ecclesiastical district at Harlech, which is atpresent ecclesiastically conjoined with another pariah three miles distant. It is considered th-t a town of the importance ot Harlech which is steadily increasing in population as a seaside resort should have a church and a resident vicar. Tiie Bishop of Bangor has promised f.250 on condition that L2,000 is raised before the end of the year.

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.NOTES FROM ABBRArRON. The whole district is muoh alive with County Council elections. Contests have been avoided at Now Quay where Mr E. J. Daviea, chemist, has been returned unopposed inat-ad of Mr J. 0. Davies, and at Llanfihangel Yatrad where Mr Jenkyn Jenkine, Biaenplwyf, has retired in favour of DrEvau Evan*. Greengrove. At Liatillwchaiari2 also, the Rev W. Griffiths has been a'lowed to retain his sea', although it had been threatened by Mr James Gr ffiths, Ccfngwyddil. Mr Morgan Evans, whose aldermanship had lapsed, has been returned for the parish of Llanarth. In th", other County Council district* embraced within the U: ion of Aber,iyr- ii, convert', are in progress. At Aberayron, Mr E. Lima Jones, the old memb-r, is opposed by the Rev T. Gwilym Evans, Congregational minister, both Noncon- formists. A technical objection to the nomination of Major Price Lewes wis discovered by his own people and disseminated. Consequently his nomination pp",r, which had been filled in by people of both parties, was withheld, aud two candidates are in the ti Id f,,r the Aeron Division, viz., Mr John Jou-s, drper ;.nd laodowoer, Aber- arth (L.), and Mr T. J, ukins, farmer and land- owner, of Bronfre, Ciliau A-ron. In the district of Llansantffraed Mr Evan Morgan (C), the old nn dib.-r, is opposed by Mr Lewis Davies (L). insurance ag-nt and tailor. In the district of Cilcennin Dr Jenkyn Lewis (L), the old member, if opposed by Mr J. M. Jones, of Penwern, farmer aLd landowner. In the district of Ll-nsiuo, Mr Thomas, Factory, Talgarrog, has been returned unopposed, the Rev R. Jones, Baptist minister, the old member, having left the county. Mr Thomas Jones of Five Elms, Grassendale, Liverpool, has presents tho Aberayron Public Library wi'h tw<'ive volumes, stror gly and hand- somely bound, of Dr Wiiiiam Robeitson's of Edin- burgh work". The volumss consist of a history of Scotland, (if India, of Ameiica, and of Charles V., &c., &c. It is a valuable coutribution to the new institution.

ipusmcbs ^bbtesBes. ABERYSTWYTH. GYDE, PHOTOGRAPHER, VIEWS OF ALL PLACES OF INTEREST. 22 AND 24, PIER STREET. STUDIO FOR HIGH CLASS PORTRAITURE. REGINALD WOKTHINGTON, PLUMBER, GAS, AND HOT WATER FITTER. SANITARY Fittings, Sheet Lead, Pipes, etc., always kept in stock. Charg- s very moderate. All work guaranteed. Orders executed on the shortest notice. ADDRESS: GEORGE STREET. WORKSHOP QUEEN'S ROAD, ABERYSTWYTH. ESTABLISHED 1815. OWEN, BAKERS, CONFECTIONERS, AND GTROCERS, 19 & 21. NORTH PARADE, ABERYSTWYTH. TEAS AND OTHER REFRESHMENTS. BREAD, PASTRY, TEA CAKES, SLAB CAKES, AND MEAT PIES, ECLAIRS AND ICED FANCIES, CHOCOLATES, ETC. H. P. EDWARDS BEGS to call the attention of the Public to his Stock of Meat— BEEF, MUTTON, PORK, VEAL Best Quality of Meat kept at the Lowest Market Price. 34, GREAT DARKUATE STREET, ABERYSTWYTH. MR H. P. EDWARDS, Butcher, 34, Great Dark- gate-street, Aberystwyth, has lately had installed a complete REFRIGERATING PLANT AND COL I) ROOMS which will enable him to always have a supply of meat on hand in splendid condition in the hottest weather. COUGH MIXTURE. FOR WINTER COUGH AND BRONCHITIS TRY ROBERT ELLIS'S COUGH MIXTURE AND CHEST TONIC. IOid and 3d per bottle, post free. NOTICE OF REMOVAL. ARTIFICIAL TEETH. MR JAMES KEES (Seventeen years with Messrs Murphy and Rowley), 30, RAILWAY TERRACE, nBERYSTWYTH. MR. REES visits TREGARON first and last Tuesdays in each Month at Mrs Williams, Stanley House. Visits Machynlleth the Second and Fourth Wed- nesdays in each month at Mrs R. Jones, Pentre'r- hedyn Street (opposite LiolJ Hotel). Visits Lampeter the First and Third Fridays in each Month, at R. Evans, Milliner, 18, Harford Square. Charges moderate. Only the best Teeth and Materials used. t351 Fit:Guaranteed. DAVID PHILLIPS, OARRIAGE PROPRIETOR, TERRACE ROAD & NORTH PARADE POSTING STABLES, BEGS to call the attenti n of the Inhabit- ants of the Town and District to his large assortment of conveyances. WEDDING CARRIAGES A SPECIALITY. FUNERAL & MOURNING COACHES KEPT. TERMS REASONABLE. Private Address— 31, MARINE TERRACE. THE WELSH GOLDEN RHEUMATIC CURE PRICE Is. lid. A marvellous embrocation for Rheumatism, Lumbago, Sciatica, Cold, Sore Throat, Sprains. AGENT ABERYSTWYTH: E. P. WYNNE, Chemist Pier-street. MACHYNLLETH | HUGH DAVIES'S [COUGH MIXTURE G NO MORE Difficulty of Breathing. g NO AtORS Sleepless Mghts. g NO Al Distressing Coughs. | DAVIES'S COUGH MIXTURE far COUGHS ■ DAVIESS COUCH MiXTURE for COLDS R DAVIES'S COUGH MIXTURE for ASTHMA B DAVIES'S COUGH M.'XTURt for BRONCHITIS g DAVIES'S COGGIf MIXTURE lor HOARSbNES? I DAVIES'S COUGH MIXTURE f, NFIJIIENZA DAVIES'S COUGH MIXTURE for COLDS DAVIES'S COUGH MIXTURE for COUGHS DAVIES'S COUGH MIXTURE for SORE THROAT DAVIES'S COUGH MIXTURE—Most Soothing DAVIES'S COUGH MIXTURE warms t'ao Caest DAVIES'S COUGH MIXTURE dissolves too Phlegm DAVIES'S COUGH MFXTUL,,E -for SINGERS DAVIES'S COUGH MIXTURE-for PUBLIC DAVIES'S COUGH MIXTURE SPEAKERS THE GREAT WELSH REMEDY. 13d. and 219 Bottles. Sold Everywhere. I Sweeter than Honey. Children like it. HUGH DAVIES, Chemist, MACHYNLLETH.