The Cambrian News and Merionethshire Standard

THE CORPORATION'S NOT TO BLAME. [The fo lowing lines are dedicated, without permission, to Mr E. P. Wynne, the mayor of the town, who, at St. David's Day dinner, said the Corporation were not able to compete with the elements. They are net copyrighted]. If Aberystwyth streets are wet, If Aberystwyth streets are muddy, The Corporation's not to blame, No mortal man can help it, could he ? No, you must blame the elements. If Aberystwyth streets are rough, If its defective ways are lumpy, The Corporation's not to blame. So why be mad and grim and glumpy, No, you should blame the elements. If Aberystwyth first and last Is very loose and slippy-sloppy, The Corporation's not to blame The papers may be short of copy, So you just blame the elements. Whatever might be right or wrong At the last St. David's dinner, The Corporation can't be wrong— The Corporation's not the sinner. The sinner is the elemeuts- The rough, unruly elements. All you who promptly pay your rates Remember life at be&t is scrappy The Corporation's but a name, So in the mud, like eels, be happy, And pray for better elements, Leas criminated element*. CARDIOAN ARTILLERY.-Oli Monday the recruits for the Cardigan Artillery will come up to Aber- ystwyth for training, underthe command of Captain Mc Gildowney, Quarter Master Stephens and Second Lieutenant Potter. The number already joined is thirty two but it is expected that a number will still join before the time of training. PRBSENTATION.—Messrs M. H. Davis and So, a have supplied a handwomesolidsilvercupfor present ation by his ft tends in the parish of Llancynfelin an i district to Mr John M. Jenkins of Ct-rrigcyrannau as a token of t-.Fteeni for his voluntary and patriotic services in the South Africtn war as a member for twelve months of Bethune's Mounted Infantry. On one side of the cup if an inscription and on the other figures of volunteers in the firing line. THE POST OFFICE.—After next Saturday the business of the P^st Office will be carried on at the temporary premises in Chalybeate-street. For a short, time the stiff will, of course, be working underiadisadvanta^e aud it is to be hoped that their effort will be aided to some extent by the public, who are desired ti post as early as possible. It is expected that the new premises in threat Darkgate- htreet will be complete by July but before that some of t'le rooms -A ill be rt-ady for use. CANTATA. On Wednesday night a sacred cantata entitled "For Christ and the Church was performed at the English Presbyterian Chap,1, Bath-itreet. There was a good attendance. The choir wfts conducted by Mr T. Woosnam Hughes, and the rendering was admirable throughout. The soloists wen. Mr D. Jeukins, Mus. Bac, Mr W. Ellis, Miss Hugli-s, Miss Ellis, Miss Nellie Morcom, Mr D. Ellis, Mr Harry Morgan, Mil's L. M. Jones, Miss Nellie Jenkins, Miitpes S. and M. Benbow, Mr Haydn Jones, and Mr R. Benb,w. The following are some of trie items in the pro- gramme :-Urgan solo, Mr H ..rry Morgan solo, If with all yonr Hearts," Mr Woosnam Hughes song, The Heavenly Song," Mr Haydn Jones; trio, On Tbee eaco Living Soul Awaits," Miss Hughes, Mr Woosnam Hughes, and Mr David Jenkins. The organist was Miss Maud Thomas. UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF WALES.—A very in- teresiing meeting of the College Literary and Debating Soc;e-y was held last Friday evening, March 1st, the President of the Society (Prof W. Jenkyn Jones) being in the chair. Short papers, all of a very interesting character and some of them very piquant and humorous, wrre read on the following subjc.ct- Hall Life," by Mil's M. S. John Life in Pigs," by W. Lenton Eccentric Personages," Miss Thornton and A. Wynne Davies; Athletics," by Miss Linnell. The papera were interspersed by songs given by Messrs Ben Morgan and Jack Edwardp. In respinse to an encore, the latter gave a fine rendering of Hen Fwrdd Crwn fy Nhad The meeting was very largely at- tended and was one of the most satisfactory and successful of the session. COMPETITIVE MEETING.—A competitive meeting in connection with the Salem Band of Hope w,-s held on Wednesday night, when there was a good attendance. The Rev W. R. Williams occupied the chair, and Professor Edward Edwards acted as conductor. The following were the awards Recitation under nine years of age, Maggie Jones and Johnnv Ri hard Jones tdngingjunder twelve, Ceria.ven Williams recitation under twenty-one, Tommy Jones answering questions on the first eight chapters in St. John, under twenty-one, Dd. Jones answering questions on the same, under sixteen, 1, J. A. Jones 2, Tommy Jones history of Jesus Christ, 1, S. A. Reeves 2, M. L. Jones essay under twenty-one, David Jones Rhodd Mam, priz" divided between Maggie J. Jones, Grtude Davies, and Tomtry Reeves recitation, under twelve, Ceridwen Williams; poetry, divided between Lloyd Jones, and Mrs W. T. Wiliiams singing under ninp, Maggie fj. Jones spelling, under sixteeu, J. A. Jones translation from English to Welsh, John Jones, and A. Jones translation from Welsh to English divided between P.C. Richard Jones, J. A. Jones, M. E. Jones, aDd Annie Jones map of Canaan, Gwladys Thomas answering questions over twenty-one on the fir4 eight chapters in St John, 1, P.C. Richard Jones 2, Enoch William*; pencil sketch, W. G. Owen and Idwal Owen spelling, under nine, Jennie Samuel, Tommy Reeves, and Gortrude Davies, equal stockings, C. L. Morgan recitation, under fifteen, J. A. Jones spelling, under twelve, Dowi Williams; fpeech on Nicodpmus, under twelve, Tommy Jones. PETTY SESSIONS, WEDNESDAY.—Before E. P. VVynne, Esq., mayor (in the chair), Thomas Griffiths, R. J. Jone! Edward Evans, W. J. Watkins. and J. Croydon Marks, Esqs. Applications.—Mr Rufus Williams applied for an occasional licence for the Cycle Club ball to be held at the Assembly Rooms that evening. The appli- cation was granted, as was also an application by Mr J. F. Roberts for the temporary transfer of the licence of the Railway Ion to Mil's Hannah Evans. Chimney Fires. Walter Wynne, Northgate- street, and Mary Rowlands, Prospect-street, were fined a shilling for allowing their chimneys to take fire. Drunkenness—F. Pickering, Pengraig, Llany- chaiarn, waa fined half-a-crown and costs for having been drunk while in charge of a horse at Aber- ystwyth. Maintenance Case. Mr Thomas Vaughan, relieving-officer, applied for a contribution order against David Williams, Parry-street, TonpenUv, whose father is chargeable to the Union.—Mr T. J. Samuel appeared for the defendant.—An order to pay 2e. 6d. a week was made. Alleged Smoke Nuisance.—Mr A. J. Hughes applied for the further adjournment for a week of the case against the Aberystwyth and Chiswick Electric Light Co.. who were charged with causing a nuisance by the black smoke issuing from their chimneys.—Mr W. P. Owen, who appeared for the defendants, consented, and the application was granted.

SOLDIERS AND SAILORS FAMILIES. The appeal made by Mrs Davies-Evans. High- mead, who is the local secretary of the Soldiers and Sailors Families Association, to the children of Cardiganshire has been heartily responded to. The total colltcted by the children up to date is zL179 Is 5d. Mrs Davies-Evans wishes to express her sincere gratitude to the teachers and the children for their efforts on behalf of the wives and children of the soldiers and sailors.

NOTICES TO CORRESPONDENTS. •MERIONETH."—I received a good many letters on the subject. When the fight comes off will my correspondents remember ? I think thev will. The difficulty o uprightness in public life is very great. You cannot have both the pickings of the coward and the rewards of the brave. ABER."—Managing a town is as much a business as managing a shop, only more difficult. Is it likely that men who can- not manage their own shops are gomg T to be successful in managing the town J Not likely. •'T-L."—Of course, you think I am wrong. And then what? When this paper is wrong I take the blame without com- plaint.

HE MA K J1 [STAKE. He makes mistake who raves As if he suffered wrong, These rows of grass-grown graves Tell us how death is strong- How joy at best is brief, How love itself grows cold, How bliss may turn to grief Before time makes us old. Life is thy gift to-day, Take it nor fume and fret, Why spurn the gift away? Why load it with regret ? The thrush upon the thorn Sings blithely to its mate, The skylark greets the morn As if with joy elate. Then why should'st thou be sad And work with downcast eyes, If thrush and lark be glad Be thou, as they are, wise. The sunshine gilds the clouds The vault of heaven is bright, Cast out the fear that shrouds For life though brief is right. I JUSP REST I cannot see the goal to which I tend, Nor do I know the way the world is planned Its ills I do not think that I could mend, So I just rest in God's almighty hand. THE ARMS OF WALES. I do not care a brass farthing whether the Arms of Wales—if anybody knows what they are—are put in the Royal Standard or not. It is not by things of this sort that Wales is to be made better, or stronger, or more popular, or more prosperous. Still, I am willing to render what help I can to the people who feel that the subject is of vital import- ance. I have given the subject some thought, as my' friends will shortly see, and have decided on a course of my own. The ambiguity as to what are the arms of Wales is awkward. The Four TvLons will not be satisfactory, and I reject them without further consideration. The Red Dragon is no more the arms of Wales than it is a pleasant beast to look upon, and I reject it. The Three Frogs of Cors Fochno have claims, but they are not digniiied. Do as you will, you cannot give a frog, however ancient, a dignified appearance, and the frogs must go. The Welsh Harp is so suggestive of something to drink that I am afraid the temperance people would not stand it, and a harp at best only suggests Tara's Halls. The harp Till not do. The Builth Tiger is a secret, mythical sort of creature and might easily be made to meet all requirements, but it lacks age. The Builth Tiger is too young a creature for admission to the Royal Standard and must be abandoned. There is, of course, the Leek, but as this is a vegetable, which the subdued natives of the Principality have been wrongly represented as being forced to eat, I do not think it can be advocated, especially as it partakes of the fault of the Three Frogs of Cors Fochno, namely, lack of dignity. How can you make a Leek look like a national emblem? Only a poet can see grandeur in a Leek, and the bulk of people, even in Wales, are not poets. The Welsh Rabbit, like the Leek and the Three Frogs, lacks dignity, but the Welsh Rabbit couchant is not to be ignored, as some of my readers may remember. But terrible as the full-grown Welsh Rabbit may be, it does not lend itself easily to representation on the Royal Standard. Besides, there might be ques- tion as to the etymology of the Welsh Rabbit. Of its abiding presence there can be no doubt whatever. Xo, the Welsh Rabbit .nust go "with the rest. I have no doubt it would settle the Three Frogs, the Four Lions, the Builth Tiger, and the Red Dragon if it had a fair start. At any rate, I am prepared to bet on it, but as a national emblem the Welsh Rabbit is deficient. I have now come to my very own idea. My notion is that the Arms of Wales should be the Prince of Wales's Feathers—the Three Plumes. The King will no doubt see the fitness of this suggestion, and I will write to him at once and tell him that I will take a knighthood by return of post for the sugges- tion. The members of Parliament, the Llandrindod politicians, the howling patriots, and all the rest may take the thing as settled. It will be the Three Plumes or nothing. There, that is done with. I think the notion is worth a baronetcy, but I am willing to start with a Cymmrodorion medal or an American D.D. degree. THE ABERYSTWYTH WORKMEN'S DWELLINGS. I have read the conditions of tenancy, and I can- not for the life of me make up my mind which would be the more terrible, to be a Corporation tenant or to be the Corporation Surveyor, who is to be the final judge on all questions in dis- pute, except the amount of rent due. I see th-at tenants are required to keep the dwellings and gardens (front and back) in a clean and orderly condition. Who is the tenant of the Town Hall in Queen's-road ? Is it the Mayor for the time being ? And who is the tenant of the Plas Crug buildings? Clean and orderly! Let the inhabitants of Aberystwyth go behind the Town Hall and see what the Corporation means by clean and orderly. If they are still in doubt let them go and stand on the railway and look at the rear of the Plas Crug buildings. Clean and orderly, indeed. The Aberystwyth Corporation does not possess the slightest conception of what the words mean. By condition seven I see that" tenants are not allowed to paper, paint, or drive nails into the walls or woodwork of their dwelling with- out the consent of the Borough Surveyor." I have done my level best to try and understand this condition and it seems to me that it for- bids tenants to paint nails. Who wants to paint nails ? The words are to paint or drive nails." Why tenants should want to paint nails I do not understand. One thing is clear, however, namely, that every time a tenant wants to drive a tin-tack into the floor to nail down an oilcloth or carpet, he must get the permission of the Borough Surveyor. Then the tenant is not to be allowed to keep a cat or a canary without the consent of the Borough Surveyor, unless you say that a canary is not an animal, or a fowl, or a pigeon. Of course, a cat is not a canary, but it is an animal. What is a cat when it has the canary inside? Then what about the Corporation rats? Is not the tenant allowed to keep out Corporation rats which swarm in that neighbourhood? Then a tenant of one of these dwellings is not to take in washing. The words are very precise on this point. The tenant is not to keep a shop, store, warehouse, or laundry of any kiJ.d." I do not know how many sorts of laundries there are, but it is quite clear that nobody must take in washing. I do not want to be a Corporation tenant, but I would rat her be a Corporation tenant than the Borough Surveyor. THE ABERYSTWYTH BOARD OF GUARDIANS. I am in expectation of what a friend of mine calls "rections." THE STRENGTH OF PATIENCE. Nothing; has so great a resemblance to weak- ness as patience, and not seldom cowardice is mistaken for patience. To curb the eager spirit f-nd to abstain from self assertion, and especinAty from self vindication, is not possible to the novice in patience. To walk ahetwfully down wrong ways with the wilful in order to be at hand to help them without reproach when they discover tréir mistake is one of the duties of patience grown strong. Patience is tested not in endurance—the im- patient have to endure—but n the way we endure. When patience has atbeine great Strength, scarcely anything can rtfe the mind o £ peace as long as the mind iteelf remains n lt8 ae6t.. Patience is only complete when coupled with resignation—when that which be- falls, whether good or ill, is accepted without opposition. Many years ago something happened that threatened the overwhelming of everything that seemed to be of value. There was a way out that my mind did not commend. Patience said wait, and patience won. The years passed. The overwhelming came. Everything that seemed to be of value was lost. Nothing but bare life, and that shattered, was left. But in the wreckage patience grew strong and, perhaps, other lives gained more than my life lost, even if my life did lose, which grows less and less certain as the years cumulate. Patience has many rewards for those who have learnt its secrets. Patience does not rush with the crowd, and never seeks to forestall events. Standing in silent spaces, patience hears and sees and feels and knows much that is of inestimable worth that the impatient are utterly unconscious of. The patient live in a world of blessing that is quite their own. One of the supreme tasks of the patient is to accept with perfect resignation the bitter fruits of their own wrong-doing—the results of their own blindness—of their own lapses from patience. Idleness is not patience. Timidity is not patience. Apathy is not patience. Dislike of turmoil is not patience but these and many other appearances may call themselves by the name of patience, but time will remove the masks, or the appearances themselves will make clear that they are only shams. Patience in its beginnings is very painful and hard to bear but in its fruition and when grown strong is more majestic and of nobler mien than any other human attribute. If those who read these words are shut off from much that seems desirable let them cultivate patience, and life before long—even shut-off life—will begin to have unsuspected meanings. THERE A GOOD MANY TIMES. The other day at a London Police Court Julia Slade, who pleaded guilty to being drunk and disorderly, was told by the Magistrate that she had been there a good many times before and that he thought to send her to an inebriates home. Julia said that she did not want to go to a home and would do something desperate rather than go. She would rather go to prison than to a home. The Court Missionary said that there were no vacancies in the ineb: iates home except for Roman Catholics, and so the Magistrate helplessly sent Julia to prison for a month and she said that's all right." It is pitiful enough that Protestants who are confirmed drunkards have to be sent to prison because better provision is made in inebriate homes for Roman Catholics than for Protestants, but it is inexpressibly sad that with all our boasted civilization and education and religion poor wretches have to be sent to prison, although it is known that prison is not the right place for them. Xo miracle was worked when Julia Slade went to prison. She is there now, and no angels unlock the prison doors. She is a drunken charwoman—a very unpleasant person, no doubt. The prison warders probably know her and, perhaps, are kind to her. She does not know that she is one of the insoluble problems of the age—the mystery that neither preacher nor politician can explain. She is outside the pale of the churches. There is no room for her in the inebriates home because she is a Protestant The heavens are closed and silent and so she is sent to prison for a month. Very well. Now let us talk about the Real Presence and the Final Perseverance of the Saints. The Coast. G.

ABERYSTWYTH FAIR.—The monthly fair was held on Monday when a large number of people came into the town. Three year-old bullocks fetched fromJEll younger bullocks from jE7 to £10. Cows with calves sold at from ill to jE15 and heifers at from t:6 to £9. There was plenty of demand for good cattle. Very few horses were, shown. SLEEPING OUT.—At the Police Station on Sat- urday morning, before John Morgan, Esq., Albert Edwards, lahourer, of Northampton, was brought up charged by P.O. Lewis under the Vagrants Act with having slept in an out-house earlier in ths morning.—The defendant admitted the offence aud was bouod over to come up for judgment if called upon. DEPARTURE FOR SOUTH AFRICA.—Among tho-e who have recently gone out to South Africa are Mr Alf Howell?, formerly trumpeter in Cardigan Artillery and now of the Royal Artillery, and Mr Brinley James who is a member of the Army Service Crrps. Both are natives of this town. Howells'a two brnthe's are in the Army—both of them were in Ladysmifch during the siege—so that now all the sons have seen service in the present war. OGDEN'S.—Messrs Ogden, who have made a name for themselves by the supply of packets of cigarettes in handy form, each picket of which contaius a photograph of a celebrity, have now made arrange- ments, as will be seen by an advertisment, to forward to anyone sending six packet fronts and 2 6d, with a photograph of self or friend, one dozen large size permanent photographs. Specimens seen at all tobacconists supplying Ogden's Guinea Gold cr Krystal Gold Flake cigarettes are works of art. OBITUARY.—The death occurred on Saturday night at the advanced age of eighty-six of Mrs Margaret Davies, 8, Mame-terrace. Deceased was the widow of Mr William Davies, joiner, who worked for some years a.t Green's foundry. She was an attendant at the Welsh Baptist Church and was the oldest member, her name being the first on the roll of church members. Mrs Davies is survived by one sister, Mrs Elizabeth Jones, Chalybeate-street, who is ninety years* of age. The funeral took place yesterday (Thursday) morning. RIFLE CLUB.—A meeting of the Committee of the Rifle Club was held on Friday evening to con- sider the advisability of having a new range. There is no doubt that the Club would be very successful and would possess a large membership, but the drawback has been the failure to obtain a good range. This matter was discussed by the Committee, and it was decided to approach Mr John Jenkins with the view of securing a portion of Tyhen which is eminently suitable for the purpose. Messrs R. Peake, D. C. Roberts, and George Davis were appointed a deputation to see Mr Jenkins. ST. DAVID'S DAY CKLEBRATIOS.—The anni- versary of St David was calebrated by the members of the Radical Club on Friday night by the holding of a Welsh entertainment. The President (Mr D. C. Roberts) occupied the chair, and the capacious billiard room was filled by an enthusi- astic audience. The proceedings were entirely in Welsh. The programme was as follows :— address, the Chairman soug, J. Davies song, Llew Thomas; impromtu reading competition, John Rees, 2, Sam Hopkins song, G. Haydn Jones (encored) whistle, W. Hughes song, D. H. Pughe; address, T. J. Samuel; impromtu speech competition, Evan Jones acd J. J. Humphreys, equal song, Llew James (encored) joke competition, Fred Edwards and Hugh Owen, equal; anecdote, Sam Hopkins. The adjudicators were Mr Thomas, B.A., County School and Mr Hugh Hughes a.nd Messrs J. T. Williams U.C. W., and D. E. Jones, acted as accompanists. The singing of "Hen Wlad Fy Nhadau," the solo being taken by Mr Haydn Jones, concluded the proceedings. A GHOST HUNT.—For some time past there have been repeated rumours circulated about strange, mysterious scenes that have been enacted after dark on the summit of Penglai3 hill. Women are said to have come panting into the town, having gone through weird adventures which they were almost too frightened to relate, and a short time ago a young man came from the same direction bleeding from the nose and mouth and unable to give a connected account of how he received his injuries. On Friday night the members of Di ill Class—the Aberystwyth Volunteer Corps in embryo—determined to get to the root of the matter and to put a stop to the further terrifying of woman. Accordingly the class paraded a.t nine o'clock and marched up past the WorkhouEe and Barracks. It should be said that one of their number was dressed as a female with the view of attracting the ghost who appears to have quite a man's 'partiality for the tender sex and will not make his appearance before a mere male if there is a chance of making an impression on a lady. At a given point the men halted, and having derived a valuable lesson from events that have taken place during the past year in South -Africa, advanced thence-forward in extended order, the man in female apparel being sent in front. The right and left wings of the column extended into the fields on the side of the road and the dispositions were so arranged that in the event of the ghost appearing anywhere in the neighbourhood of the road he would be immediately surrounded. However, the sprite seemed to be otherwise engaged this night. Probably important business required his attention in spirit-land and he had no time for sublunary pursuits, for even the feminine wiles practised by the person already referred to failed to draw him. Anotherreason put forward is that the Aberystwyth Drill Class has terrors even for the denizvns of the other regions, and what could a poor ghost do against tkis formidable array of military talent pitted against HOCKEY. — Mrs Lewis Prysc, Aberllolwyn. has been cbcsen to for the Welsh International Hockey Ladies team against England. ORGAN RECITAL.—The last organ reci al (second series) will be given on Tuesday m'xt, March 12h, in the English Congregational Church, Portland- treei, at 8 p.m, by Mr J. E. Leah, assisted by Mr T. A. June*, voctiist.and Mr Thomas of Liverpool, the renowned violinist. A silver co lection will be made at the, close to defray expenses. WESLEY OF HOPE- Tne weekly meeting of the RarHl of H. p" was held on Wednesday eveo ir.g when there was a gocd attendance. Mr R Northey ac" d as conductor. The following gavp sougs aud rec<t-*tions :—Maggie Rowlands, Georgie Humpnreys, Edwards, Susannah Phillips, four girls, N.tta Kenrick, Maggie Edwards, Priasie Leake, Gladys Humphreys, Kittie Joseph. WESLEYAN CHAPEL.—All the services of the English Wesle\an Church are being held in the C',apel, the schoolroom undergoing repair. An effort is being made among Wesleyans to bring the centenary up to a substantial figure. The sum of £100 has been prom sed by Euglish Wesleyans in this town, or which £4578 Gd ba" already been paid. In view of the debt on the chapel and other local demands this is considered a good amount LIBERALS AND THE GUARDIANS ELECTION.—At a meeting of Llberal held at the Radical Club Rooms on Wednesday i vening, Mr John Evans, solicitor, presiding, it was decided to nominate the following for the eieet o., of Board of Guardians which is to place > ext week No 1 Waid, Hugh Hughes (jeweller) and Miss Roberts, South Marine-terrace No 3 Waid D. C. Owen and T. A. Penry No 4 Ward, Cltpwin David James and Morris. The candidates for No. 2 Ward wer- not decided upon, the matter being left in the hauds of the executive. OBITAURY.—The death of Mrs Hannah Tanner, widow of Mr John Tanner, Railway Hotel, took place on Thursday, February sixty-four, after a protracted illuess. Deceased, who wis a faithful member of St Mary's Welsh Church will h- greatly missed. Much sympathy is felt with t ifir adopted daughter who is niecf of tne late Mr Tanner's. The funeral, which was of a semi-private character, to' k place on Tuesday meriting at the Cemetery, when the Rev J. E. Lloyd, B.D., officiated at the house, and the Revs D AUlbroe J nes, M.A., and Mr Lloyd at the grave. CYCLING CLUB BALL.—The annual ball of the Cycling Club held at the Assembly Rooms on Wedse-day night, about eigh'y daucer3 being present. The tall room had been artistically decorated hy Messrs D. C. Edwards, H. E. Wheatley, J. Evaas, W, H. Hollier, aud J. Beavan. The fl or was in excellent condition and everything conduced to a good night's enj -lyrei^-nt. The efficiency of the M C's, Mr R. Peake and Mr J. T. Davies, also contributed greatly to the success of the ball. Mr Wheatley's band supplied the music, and the catering was done by Mr Rufus Williams, Lion Hot-1. Toe arrangements had been carried out by a committee consisting of Messrs J. C. Rea, W. E. E wa'ds. D. C. Fdwards, G. Bickerstaff, W. H. Hollier, with Messrs J. Evans and A. Lloyd Williams as secretaries and Mr Purton as hoo treasurer. COUNTY COUNCIL F.LECTION.The election of members on the County Council for three wards of the town took place on Saturday. There was very little excitement, but the candidates on both sides canvassed as-iduously and every effort was made to bring all the electors to the polling booth as the absention of a small number might easily turn the scales. In No 1 Ward the can- didates were Mr R. J. Jones (Conservative) and Mr Robrrt Doughton (Liberal). Ahout a quarter pasteight, Mr Thomas Griffiths, J.P., the presiding "fficer, announced the result which was as follows :—R. J. Jones, 182 Robert Doughton, 108 In No 3 Ward the result was declared at half-past eight by Mr T. Doughton, presiding officer, as follows :—Robert Ellis (Liberal), 172 T E. Salmon (Conservative), 150. In the 1898 election, Mr Ellis had a majority of 29 over Dr Beddoes. The reeuit of No 4 Ward, where Mr E. H. Jam s (Liberal) and Mr John Morpan (Con- servative) opposed tach other, was declared at a quarter past eight by Mr Charles Massey, pre- siding offic r. The result was :—E. H. Jamee, 164 Jon Morgan, 127. Laf-t time, Mr James secured a majority over Mr Morgan of 25. Curiousiy enough, the same number of votes were registered in both elections, viz., 291, and as Mr James's majority was increased by twelve, it would seem as if he had managed to make six conversions. Mr D. C. Roberts is returned un- opposed for No 2 Ward. LOCAL LAW CASE. — Mr W. H. Truacott Teirace-road, claimed £500 from Messrs Owen Brothers, builders, and Mrs Catherine White, Terrace road, for damages ail'ged to be done to his house by alterations to Mrs Vhite's house which adjoins plaintiff's in Terrace-road. Messrs Owens contracted with Mrs White to make certain alterations to her shop and premises in Terrace-road. A part of the contract involved the laying of a drain under the passage between plaintiffs and Mrs White's premises and it was alleged by the plaintiff that in consequence of negligence plaintiff's pine end and the side of his shop. next Mra White's house, settled, causing cracks throughout plaintiff's building. He further complained that he was injured in his business and had been compelled to incur expenditure in partially remedying the injury to his premises, The defendants denied that there had been negligence but, in the alternative, they paid into Court the sum of £50, at the same time denying their liability. The parties ultimately agreed to refer the question at issue to Mr A. Culahaw, of Union Court, Liverpool, architect, who proceeded with the reference last month. Mr Hugh Hughes appeared for the plaintiff, and Mr Daniel Jones for Messrs Owens, and Mr A. J. Hughes for Mrs White. The award was published on Wednesday with the result that the Arbitrator found that plaintiff's premises had been damaged to the extent of £30 and no more. The effect of the award ia that the plaintiff will be entitled to f30 out of the £50 piid by defendants into Court and the defend- ants will be entitlad to £20. the difference overpaid into C uvt. By the terms of the reference, plaintiff will have to pay costs of the action and of the arbitration and award. The expert witness called by plaintiff was Mr Bassett and the expert called by defendants was Mr T. E. Morgan. MR T. E. SALMON'S ADDRESS.—A meeting of Liberals was held at the Radical Club rooms on Thursday evening f. r the purpose of making arrangements for the County Council election on the following Saturday. Owing to the bad arrangements made for announcing the meet'ng, there were very few present and the majority of .the leading Liberals of the town knew nothing about it. The ex-Mayor presided. Persons were appointed to assist at the polling booths and other arrangements were made.—.Mr D. C. Roberts called attention to a charge made by Mr T. E. Salmon in his address with reference to the policy pursued by the Aberystwyth mem- bers of the County Council in regard to the assess- ment of the town by saying that the assessment had been increased by £11,000, that was, £4,000 above the poor rate assessment. Mr Salmon eeemed to imply that Aberystwyth had been unfairly dealt with or that the members could have done better for the town. However, though it was true that the assessment of the town had been raised, that of all other places had been raised as well, so that there would be no increase in the rate and so long as there was a uniform basis throughout the county there would be no unfairness. As a matter of fact, it would have been unfair to Aberystwyth if the poor rate assessment had been adopted instead of the income tax assessment, as the poor rate assess- ment of Aberystwyth was much higher than that of some of the other unions in the county. By taking the income tax assessment, there was no advanrage or disadvantage to any place.— The Chairman said what Mr Roberts had said was quite correct. As he said, Aber- ystwyth would have suffered if the poor rate assessment had been adopted. For instance, the union assessment at Aberystwyth was only five per cent, below the income tax assessment, whereas that of Lampeter was considerably below that and the poor rate assessment ot New Castle Emlyn was nearly forty per cent. below the income tax assessment, so that Aberystwyth would have had to pay much more than the latter place.—Mr Robert Eliis also supported the views expressed by Mr Roberts, and the rrembers were asked to rebut the statements made by Mr Salmon.

LAMPETEK. AUDITORS.—Messrs Timothy Richards, Ardwyn, Bridge-street, and David Jones, Britannia. Stores, have been re-elected auditors for the borough for the ensuing year. SCHOOL BOARD.-A special meeting of the Board was held on the 2Sth February, there being present the Rev Daniel Jones, chairman the Rev Evan Evans, vice-chairman the Rev R. C. Jones, Messrs J. E. Lloyd, John Jones, and D. F. Lloyd, deputy-clerk.—Messrs D. Lloyd and Son's terms for the sale of half an acre of land in Bryn-road as a site for the new school were accepted; and the contract will be executed at the next meeting.—The remuneration of Mr L. Bankss Price as architect was agreed to. The Clerk was directed to send the draft ground plan prepared by the Architect to H.M.I. Sh(,rt for approval and also to make enquiries from proprietors of local quarries as to their terms for stones.—Acknowledgement was received of the vote respecting the Queen's doath and ordered ta be recorded on tha minutes.—Messrs J. E. Lloyd and J. Jones were appointed to settle particulars of the necessary ventilating requirements for the Girls' School and if neceesary to have a plan pre- pared and to submit the same at the next meeting. —The ClerIC submitted a draft statement to be submitted for the consideration of the various bodies interested, and it was resolved that the same be first submitted to the Board of Education with the necessary further information rfquired by Mr Lefroy.— The Clerk reported that the Board's accounts for the past year had been audited and found correct, and it was resolved that fifty copies be printed. ST. DAVID'S COLLEGE ANNUAL CONCERT.—The College concert, held annually under the auspices of the St David's College Musical Society, passed off very successfully on St David's Day. The artistes were :—Soprano, Miss Janet Garnett (member of Welsh Ladies' Choir) contralto, Miss R. Thomas (Llinos Penar) tenor, Mr William Rees (Eus Kerifig) bass, Mr G. T. I lewelyn (of the Crystal Palace and Queen's Hall Concerts) violinist, Mr OllerhEarl (of the Liverpool and Birkenhead Concerts) accompanist, Miss Hughe;o, I crgauiat of St Peter's Church. There was a large and appreciative audience, the number of encores demanded testifying to their appreciation. All the artistes gave good accounts of themselves, Miss Garnet especially proving herself an ac. complished vocalist. She possesses a voice of ra- markable puiity and her fine rendering of the very fine songs she bad selected deserves unquali- fied praise. Mr Ollerhead, the violinist, must also be mentioned for he showed himself a master of his instrument and a player of the highest order. There was another geutieman, whose niiiie does not figure among the artistes, but who nevertheless scored a decided success by his rendering of "The Young Brigade." Mr Bertie Lewis is to be hearrily congratulated for he was deservedly encored, The College Musical Society sang two pieces in a manner which reflected great credit upon its con- ductcr, Mr Wigley Griffith. In past years this Society has pel formed such pieces as "The Martyrs of the Arena," The Pilgrims," "Thü Monks' War March," and Mendelssohn's "Sons of Art," but the present conductor showed good sense in selecting Dr Parry's Cygyau y Morwyr" aDd Kreutzer's "The Chapel," both of which are comparatively easy. Miss Hughes accompanied on the pianoforte in her usual brilliant manner and the pianoforte duett by the Rev and Mrs C. Harries was much appreciated. The following took part in the concert :-The Rev and Mrs C. Harries, Miss R. Thomas, Mr B. Oller. head, Mr W. R>t-s, Miss Janet Garnott, Mr G. T. Llewellyn, and St David's Musical Society. TOWN COUNCIL, WEDNESDAY, MARCH 6TH.— Present: Professor Walker, mayor, presiding Aldermen John Jones, J. Ernest Lloyd, and D. Tivy Jones; Councillors Evan Davies, Arthur Price, D. H. EVIIoDs, Joseph Davies, and Thomas Hughes with Messrs David Lloyd, clerk E. D. Rees, assistant clerk and Rhys W. Jones, surveyor and inspector. ACKNOWLEDGMENTS. Acknowled«m- t.ts were rtad by the Mayor from the Home Office and Whitehall replying to the message passed on the occasion of the death of Queen Victoria. FAMILIES ASSOCIATION FUNDS. The Mayor said he was in hopes of being able to submit a complete statement of the progress of his eoheme to aid the Soldien and Sailors Families Association Fund, but had been prevented from doing so by a few outstanding subscribers. The amount already collectt-d was a little ovi r £ 40— (hear, hear)—the response on the whole proving to be an exceedingly gratifying one. SECONDARY EDUCATION. With regard to the secondary education scheme enqu ry, held some short time ago. the Mayor said tlat at present affairii were distinctly hopeful, satisfactory reports having been forwarded the Cardiganshire and Carmarthen Ccuuty Governing Bodies. SURVEYOR'S REPORT. The Surveyor submitted his report which stated th-,t several new drains had been constructed during the previous month. Ownera of houses were now becoming more anxious to have their drains laid systematically and were realizing it to be a necessity in the erection of healthy dwellings. The Council should consider the beet method of placing Market- street in a more satisfactory sanitary cmdit on. A nuisance was caused in High-stre-t on Feb. 19th by the deposit of stable manure upon the pavemen'. opposite the Crown Inn, High-street. He flpoke to the owner as well as to the purchase r of the nuisance which he pointed out was an offence against the bylaws. A very serious occurrence happened on the Friday previous owing to one of he drain covers of the Gorsddu falling into the Dulas causing the sewage to he to a certain extytt blocked, the sewage consequently becoming percolated into the cellar of Rhoshvyo ctutoing serious inconvenience. During a heavy rain on the following day a recurrence of th., nuisaece wasexperiencedalthoughthedrain was free from any blockages, it thus b, ing a pr ")f that drains should be consfructed watertight and that cellars should not he built below- drains. It was desirable to have the outlet of this sewer removed further down the Dulas so as to preveut further damage to the field through which the stream runs. The slaughter house was regularly inspected and found clean. No infectious disease had occurred during the previous month in the town. A s'cond notice had been served upon the occupier of Brongest Farm to prune the roadside hedges adjoining his property. The shed for which a tender was accepted at the previous meeting hao been completed and constructed in strict accord- ance with the plans and specifications. The wa'er supply of the town was very satisfactory. The Markets Committee had not met during the past month and repairs were necessary.—The Mayor remarked that the town was certainly improving, the report showing that tenants had learnt to respect the instructions of the Inspector and to comply with the bylaws.—The question of improv- ing the drainage of Market-street was referred to the General Purposes Committee fordiscu-sion.- The Mayor announced that the alleged nuisance caused in High-street by the deposit of manure on the pavement would be dealt with by the borough magistrates at their next sessions.—Mr Ernest Lloyd p inted out that the Pontardu^as s-wrr, which they were forced to admit was not in any way satisfactory, ran through private property. They should not delay communicating with the owners of the land and decide whether it was a drain or a sewer. If the latter, then it was their duty to remedy the existing defect. If the owner of the land claimed it to be a drain, tha person was the responsible party for its repair.—The Clerk was instructed to write Mr Harford, asking him whftherthe drain waspubIic or private property, and whether he would object to their removing the outlet as suggested by Mr John Jones.—Mr Tivy Jones explained the reason for his absence from the meeting of the Markets Committee, add- ing that the Committee could have held a meet. ing without his presence.—The Surveyor mbmitted an estimate of repairs neceosary to be carried out amounting to £6 4s lOd which he was authorised to carry out on Mr John Jones saying th,t the work should be completed before the spring markets. —The report was adopted. DRAINAGE OF PETERWELL-TERRACE. The Mayor read a petition signed by all the tenants of Peter well-terrace expressing a desire that their dwellings should be in some way connected with a drainage system, it being at present in a bad state of insanitation.—Mr Evan Davies remarked that he referred to that question at the aonual banquet when he said that the work of connecting these houses with the mains would have to be carried out sooner or later.—Mr Joseph Davies said that at present the tenants threw their waste water out on the roadway where it caused a nuisance and was very unhealthy.—Mr Ernest Lloyd thought that a report of their whole system should be drawn up by the Inspector when all such defects would be pointed out. The drainage of Peterwell-terrace would have to include the drainage of the Common also.—The Mayor That is obvious.—On the pro- position of Mr Joseph Davies, the matter was referred back to the Streets Committee for their opinion as to the best means of remedyiog the existing defect. THE PROPOSED NEW ASSEMBLY ROOM. The Mayordrew attention to tbeproposederection of a new assembly room. Since the previous meet- ing when good deal of discussion was raised, he had been trying to devise some scheme by which the erection of a suitable buildiug could be made easy. He had come to the conclusion that to carry out a scheme and that substantially they would have to fix their minds upon an expenditure of about 9-1,800 pounds. Even if they allowed for the £250, which was at present in the hands of the Eisteddfod Committee, they would have to raise an additional EI,500, notwithstanding the poesibilities of its perhaps having to be raised by loan. When that power was exhausted they would have to rely upon the balance being ac- counted for by their own liberality and exertions. The question upon which they had to fix their minds was how were they to raise the sum required and if raised by what means and condi- w tions. It was in the power of Lampeter to secure the sum and that on two conditions which were, that each of them should be prepared and willing to stand loyally together, to act unitedly, ret-pect; the decision of the vote whatever it may be in which was to be entrusted the power of settling numerous questions which would arise, and not for example take off.nce because the whole were decided to be of a certain opinion whereas another thought otherwise and went about denouncing his fellow, for if they were going to act in that manner the sooner the whole subject was dropped the better. He was forced to confess that he had been warned that that was the history of all things at Lampeter to which he had replied that he would believe it when he saw it. So far whilst a member of the Council he had always experienced loyal lielp-(hear, hear,)—as he now threw his personal opinions into the melting pot and asked them to do the same. He expected them to use all the influence they had in the town if they were to move forward in their pnject to induce others to respect the decisions of the body entrusted with the power of giving decisions. They should do everything possible to secure the prevalence of the views they thought best when they voted and not take offence, but loyally do their duty and help forward the scheme with which they were connected. Public opinion would fix upon the proper shoulders the failures and difficulties which would arise. That then was the first diffi- culty to be overcome before the Lampeter Assembly Room entered upon their view and was realised, for without universal willingness the scheme was useless. They were on the whole a poor community, not having what could be called a wealthy personage in the county who would fearlessly hand over to them a £ 1,000. The debt would have to be borne, if borne at all, only by the joint efforts absolutely of the inhabitants according to his or htr for there would cot be any distinction of sex or age-degree of means, for all would have to put a shoulder to the wheel. There were two conditions laid down if the scheme was to succeed. Was Lampeter prepared to lay down and put tside all sectionalism, to erect an assembly room with the sweat of their own faces and brain ? If so, they would find the building to be more valuable and successful in every way. (Hear, hear.) Some twenty years ago he knew something of North Wales, and he was particularly struck with the universal feeling of enthusiasm that was ex- perienced in favour of having a college at Aber- ystwytb. That College was endowed with the subscriptions of the working class of Wales. (Hear, hear.) There was not a quarry- man at Festiniog or Bethesda who had not con- tributed his shilling, nor a servant girl who had not spared her pence, and they felt that the University College at Aberystwyth had been built by them and was their college, many of the children very likely of those parents who helped to build it being now students tbere. Could not that enthusiasm be applied to their case ? Why should not they adopt as their ideal The Lampeter assembly room must be built by the people of Lampeter." Economists calculated that the average income of ev-ry soul in the United Kingdom amounted to f30 or f40 per head. Suppose they place the average of their community at jE25 per head, as they were but a rural community, it would give an income of £ 5,000, a small portion of which if devoted to that scheme would soon wipe away any deficiency. He hal been preaching a great deal with regard to their duty. He was not a preacher and it did not come altogether agreeable to him, but if the work of his brain was of use to Lampeter it was at its service—(hear, hear)-or if he could do anything in the way of lecturing and was enabled to raise funds, those funds would be entirely devoted towards the assembly room scheme. tAppl-tuse.) He emphatically repeated that if they were to succeed they must unite and for once uusectionige themselves for the purpose, aftFr which he did not think they could fail. (Applause.)—Mr Tivy Jones thought the Council as a whole were indebted to the Mayor for the thoughtful manner in which he had debiled the scheme to them. If the Council could be imbued with the enthusiasm which the Mayor possessed they would soon see the assembly room erected. Some suggestion should be made as to the beet means of getting at the feelings of the town generally. The effects of his observation of bis countrymen was that in the name of denomina- tionalism Eloo could be easily raised whilst the greatest difficulty would be experienced in raising f50 for anything uadenomiijational.— Mr Ernest Lloyd suggtsted the appointmeut of a committee of three to deal with the matter fully and that in the meantime each councillor should test his ueighbours' views on the schemp.—Mr Joseph Davies failed to see that such a large moun- tain obstructed their path. To him the scheme was perfectly feasible.—Mr Arthur Price remarked that Councillor Evan Davies had offered f5 and he himself E10, a jeweller in Harford-square also hav- ing made a promise of ;CIO.-The Clerk said h;s off. rs were always rsjecterl. When a man offerfd a site free, it wai not likely thit he would renew the offer when once rejected. — Tne Mayor: I suppose it wa* njeated for some in- scrutable reason. — Mr John Jones proposed that a committee be appointed tn confer with the Eis- teddfod Committee and decide once and for all Mr Joseph Davies seconded the proposition. — On the Mayor saying it was an exovlh nt tuggestion, this was agreed to.—The Mayor, Messrs Joseph Davies and Arthur Price were the committee appointed. APPOINTMENT. Mr Rhys W. Jones way re-appointed surveyor and inspector, and on the proposition of Mr Ernest Lloyd it was decided to increase his salary to 1:52 per annum, the Mayor remarking that he always performed his task satisfactory. COMPLAINTS. P.C. Williams and P.S. Thomas reported having cautioned three persons for wheeling barrows and other conveyances on the pavements and it was decided to authorise the Surveyor to take pro- ceedings again»t the offenders. THE COUNTY COUNCIL AND THE MAIN ROADS QUESTION. The Local Government Board wrote enclosing a communication forwarded them by Mr H. C. Fryer, clerk to the County Council, which was as follows :I Adverting to the Board's letter on the subject of the claim made by the Lampeter Town Council in respect of their expenditure upon pave- ments along main roads, I think it is well to inform you that the County Finance Committee to whom this matter was referred will meet on M>rch 6th to consider the question. Their report together with the Board's letter will be read before the Conoiy Council at their meeting to be held on March 218+. I hope that an offer will then he made to the row:) Council that they can accept aod that the interVfntio:) of the Board will not be De' ded. Shoui.i the parties however fail to come to an agreement, the County Council will welcome a public enquiry ."—The Chairman was in- structed to write to Mr H. C. Fryer asking why no notice that action w,s to he taktn in the matter had been forwarded the Council, COMMITTEE REPORTS. The reports of the Streets Committee and Fire Brigade Committee were read and adopted and the Council ordered kerbingand concrete slabs and that a fire engine should be advertised for and a fire biigade formed.

MACHYNLLETH. SCHOOL BOARD, THURSDAY, MARCH 7TH.— Present: The Rev W. S. Jones, M.A., chairman, presiding; the Reva Josiah Joaes and D. Darley Davies, Canon Trevor, and Mr D. Davies Wil- liams, clerk. THE SITE QUESTION. The Clerk drew attention to the notice of motion by Mr Richard Gillart at the previous meeting to rescind the resolution passed in July to the effect that a new school building should be erected, but as Air Gillart could Dot possibly at- tend that meeting his motion fell through. With regard to the proposed site on Ashton Field he had received a reply from Mr Jno. Rowlands enclosing a rough plan of the spot and quantity of land required as a site for the proposed new school, subject to the plan beiug acceptable. A road through Graigfach would be laid out at his (Mr Rowlands') expense, the price quoted for the site being L553 10s.— Replying to a question by Canon Trevor, the Clerk said the site was 3,760 square yards in extent. There would be no en: i-anez., trotn ,Nlaengwyn-t,,tree.t,a new approach not being possible. —The Rev Josiah Jones pointed out that the price p'r square yard of Mr Rowlands's land was con- siderably less than that of Mr Edward Morgan, who tendered for the adjoining field.-The Chair- man said Mr Rowlands was prepared to pull down the Cross Pipes, thus improving the approach through Graigfach.—TheRev Josiah Jones observed thac Mr Rowlands was purchasing the Crois Pipes from Mr Morgan, the owner, for ;C250.-Canon Trevor That is a very heavy price to pay for an entrance, although I should like to see a good entrance.—The Rev Josiah Jones thought that a good deal of trouble was being experienced by Mr Rowlands in purchasing the Cross Pipes and con- structing a drainage system which would cost about 18s per yard.—The Chairman said they had now considered the sice question and the resolu- tion had already been passed that the site on Ashton field Nas the most desirable of available sites and that being so, he proposed its acceptance. But as to price, they would have to try and induce Mr Rowlands to reduce it.-Rev Josiah Jones observed that the price could be reduced by in- cluding the legal charges in the price quoted by Mr Rowlands.—The Chairman I propose that as well, as it does not affect our decision.—Canon Trevor said that before the resolution was put up he wished to say that at present they had no idea why the existing premises had been condemned, as he did not admit that they had been condemned by the Education Depastment. All that was asked of them was to improve their present buildings, of which they had received no particulars, for full opportunity should lie given them of considering these particulars before deciding to erect a new school. If the demands of thQ Department were such that in the opinion of their architect they could not be met without building a new school, then they would be forced to build, but as yet they had no idea whether the Department could be met. Therefore he concurred with Mr Gillart's motion to rescind the resolution, and app!y to the Department for particulars of their requirements. That was their first step. The ratepayers whom they represented were entitled to knowjthe grounds upon which the Board were proposing to build a new school and they ought to be in a position to justify themselves, but instead of that they were unable to tell them without knowing the demands of the Department and why not obtain information at once for, sooner or later, when they came to borrow the money to build the new school these particulars would b,) asked for and must be forthcoming in order that the Treasury and the Urban Council, who were directly interested in the loan, could judge if the loan was necessary. The Urban District Council and the chief rate- payers would not sit still and see their rates saddled with a prior mortgage of £5,000 to £ 6,000 when they themselves required a further mortgage of; some £6,000 for their sewage scheme. They would want to know what necessity there was for a new school. The water scheme needed £ 6,000, and an additional mortgage for the sewage scheme was necessary, but it had not been shown that a new school was absolutely necessary, and he wished to have this point made clear before proceeding further. He was in the minority he admitted, but his obiec- tions would be heard when application for the loan was made. He felt justified, therefore, that they should give Mr Gilhrt an opportunity of bringing forward his motion before they accepted the Chair- man's proposition, ill-health preventing Mr Gillart's attendance.—The Chairman Another engagement.—Canon Trevor proposed that the pro- position before the meeting should be deferred for Mr Gillart's attendance.—The Clerk, replying to a qu'estion by Canon Trevor, said that the assess- able value for all Board purposes was £ 7,379.— Canon Trevor I think that i'should be known to the public.—The Chairman (speaking to Canon Trevor) I have said that publicly already. We can answer you on any point ycu raise. Suppose we buy the site of the present school, the quantity of land is not sufficient. It will be a surprise to you when you learn what a little has been spent, al- though spread over a period of fifty years. I would remind you that we wish to give you every freedom. You were absent for six months, and during that period we spent our time here entering upon the figures, and then you charge us as if we are in ignorance ot all these things.—Canon Trevor W hcn it comes to the borrowing all these facts will have to come out, ar.d now is tha time they should bs considered.—The Chairman I do not suppose there is a seconder to Canon Trevor's amendment and I put the proposition to the vote. —Canon Trevor cnly voted against.—After dealing with one or two minor matters, the Board rose.

DRAINAGE OF BORTH. LOCAL GOVERNMENT BOARD ENQUIRY. Mr North. Local Government Board Inspector, visited Borth on Tuesday to enquire into the drainage of the place. He was met by Mr Hugh Hughes, clerk to the Aberystwyth Rural Council Dr James, medical officer; Mr James Hughes, sanitary inspector; Messrs William Morris, Thos. Jenkins, and Rd. James, members of the County Council; Col. Feilden, and others. Having gone over the whole area, including the culvert, the Inspector held a formal enquiry at the National School, which was largely attended.—Col. Feilden gave evidence in favour of the construction of a complete sewerage scheme for the Terrace, the Hotel, and the Railway Station, but did not con- sider a scheme covering the whole village necessary. He maintained that the present culvert was in- efficient for the purpoees of the area mentioned, as it got blocked with sand after a storm and gave rise to a uuisauce. Mr Hugh Hughes gave particulars as to the assessable value and the population of the district, and stated that the present culvert was sufficient for all purposes.— Mr A. J. Hughes, who appeared on behalf of a number of ratepayers, maintained that tha sanitary condition of the village was satisfactory, as shown by the vital statistics for the last nine years, and there was no need for incurring the heavy outlay which a sewerage scheme would entail.—The Inspector said he would give due con- sideration to the facts laid before him, and said the report would be forwarded to the District Counci: in due cours-A vote of thanks having been passed to the Inspector, on the proposition of Col. Feilden, seconded by Councillor Wm. Morris, the procaedirig-i terminated.

ABERYTTWYTH RURAL DISTRICT AND GUARDIAMS ELECTION. The following is a list of the persous nominated on Thursday for the seats of Guardians and Rural District Councillors for the Abervs wvth Uni In Aberystwyth (t, o members for each Ward).— Ward No. 1—Mrs M»rtha Griffiths, GneatDark- gate-8treet; Hugh Hughes, Sea View p ace, Aber- ystwyth Geo. Foselt Rob- rts, 9, Laura-place, Aberystwyth. No. 2 Ward— Jam^ John James, 63, Marine-terrace Mis., Jane J me. Crugiau, near AI)ei-ysti,%yi-, Benjanvn E lis Morgan, 2, Marine-terrace. No. 3 Ward-D Chas. Owen, North-parade Gao. O-ven, Nort.-p rade Thos. Arthur Penry, 11, Bath-str.et; "hi,tytas Ellis Salmon, Terminui. Hotel. No. 4 Ward-David James, Rose Villa ,LUnbadaru-r >ad R J. Jones, South Marine-terrace Charles Meeh"D. 20, Rail- .,v,ty-t?rrace Edwin Morris. Waterloo Hotel. Ceulauymaesmawr (2). Rev John Davies, Bwlchydderwen Edward J nes, Elga. House, Talybont; E. Jems Davits, Cyunulim vwr. Cwmrheidol (2).—Johu Morgan, Bont Farm, Ponterwyd William Willi ma, Neuadd. Cyfoethybrenin (2). William Jamea, Tyn- Ilechwedd-bach Join Jet)kins, Pa-,tp, r.u Thos. Jenkins, Pengoitan, B rth William Morris, Brvaowen, Borth. Cynuullmawr (1).-J. B. Morgan, Glanfread, Borth. Henllys (1), Richard James, B ynllys. IEsayndre (1), William Arthur Miller, Henblas, Llanbadarn Faivr Thomas Ric.ards, Pendre, Pwllhobi. Llanafan (1) John Bonner, Pantyrofyn. Llanbadarn Upptr (1), David Davies, Ceunant John Jones, Bryusion. Llanbadarn Lower (1), James Jones, Tyllwyd John Morgan Jom-s, Cefnllech Stephen Jones, Pengraig. Llancynfelin (1), William M "on, Llettyllwydin Llanfihangel Upper (2), E.all Jones, Blaen- pentre, Dd Morgan, Pentrebunant. Llanfihangel L w. r (1), David Davies, Cennant, Wm. Jones, Llvvynbran. Llaugwyryfon (1), Evan James Evans, Crwcybircut, DJ. Jones, Hofodlas. Llanilar (2), Win. Davies, Llettymoel, Rhostie, Dl. Morris, Ffospompreu. Llan Haminiog, (1), Evan Lewis, Henfelin, Llanrhyj-tyd. LJau Mefenydd (1), the Rev John Morgan Lewis, Carrcg, Llauchleinol. Llanychaiaru (1), David Jones, Trefedlyn. Melindwr (1), Henry W;ll;am Morgan, Bronllan- gwrda Joseph Parry, Tyllwyd Job Sylvanus, Brynhyfryd. Parcel Canol (1), Thomas Henry Jones, Uwm. wyfchig. Tirymynach (1), Richard Thomas, Brysgaga, Bow Street. Trefeirig (2), David James, Post Office, Penrhyn- coch Thomas James, Llwynantesni Richard William Lewif, Salem. Uchayndre (1), John Roberts, Lluestygwilym. Vaenor Upper (1), Richard Lewis Thomas, Froogsg. Vaenor Lower (1), Lewis Robert Lewis, Ffynon- ddu.

NOTICE TO CORRESPONDENTS. A reply to the Rev J. M. Gr;ffiths's letter is held over till next week. gujsmess JlDbresscs. GO TO MORTON'S BOOT STORES '42, TERRACE ROAD, ABERYSTWYTH, FOR THE SMARTEST, THE BEST, THE CHEAPEST BOOTS, SHOES, AND SLIPPERS OF EVERY DESCRIPTION., SURE TO GIVE SATISFACTION.

-> -00 girths, Carriages, anb Beaths. No announcements of marriages are inserted without suffi- cient authentication, for icant of which announcements to us are sometimes omitted. A charr/e of ls., paid in advance, is made lor the words "No Cards," JL-c., in marriages and an addition to the simple record of deaths. BIRTHS. CHADLER-On February 21st, at Meinod Villa, Church Hill-road, Birmingham, the wife of F. W. Chandler, of a daughter. DIXON-On February 22nd, at "Trawscoed," 20, Cran- brook-gardens, Ilford, the wife of Daniel Dixon, of a daughter. yS70 MARRIAGES. DAVIES—JONES—On March 6th, by licence, at the Con- gregational Chapel, Baker-street, Aberystwyth, by the Rev R. E. Jones, rninister, in the presence of Mr J. J. Hughes, Mr David Davies, Pencae, Taliesin, to Miss Elizabeth Jones, Egiwysfach, late Neuaddfawr, Talybont. DAVlES-OWEN-On March 6th, by licence, at Seion Chapel, Arthog, Llangelynin, by the Rev Edward Jones Edwards, minister in tne presence of Mr Tom Parry, registrar, Mr William Jones Davies, New Shop, to Miss Jane Gray Owen, 2, Arran-viilas, both from Dolgelley. EVANS LLOYD—On the 4th March, at the Congregational Church, Aberystwyth, by the pastor, Rev T. A. Peifry, in the presence of the Rev W. Jones, Mr Thomas Evans to Miss Kate Ann Lloyd, both of Aberyst. wyth. JONEs-DAVIFs-On March 2nd, at the Register Office, Dolgelley, in the presence of Mr Tom Parry, registrar, Mr Ellis Kell Jones, Park-lane, to Miss Maggie Davies, Ship Hotel, both of Dolgelley. MORGAN—WILLIAMS—On March 4th, at Clifton-street Chapel, Cardiff, by the Revs. R. J. Rees, M.A., and T. J. Morgan, Penygarn (father of bridegroom), Mr R. R. Morgan, solicitor, to Rachel, daughter of Mr William Williams, SPlott Farm. No cards. ySS7 RICHARDS WILLIAMS—On February 2:3rd, at the Regis- ter Otfice, Dolgelley, in the presence of Mr Ton. Parry, registrar, Mr Hugh Richards, 2, Graigfach, Barmouth, to Miss Mary Williams, 20, Chapel-street, Portmadoc. DEATHS. DAVIEs-On March 4th, at Pengarreg, Ystrad Meurig, Mr David Davies, postmaster, aged 77 years. DAVIES-On March 2nd, at Marine-terrace, Aberyst- wyth, Margaret, widow of William Davies, aged 86 years. EDWARDS—On March 1st, at Trinity-square, Aberyst- wyth, Bridget, wife of John Edwards, »ged 60 years. PITMAN—On Feb. 27th, at the residence of her brother, Mr David Evans (attendance officer under the Tre- garon U.D. School Board), Pentre isaf, Tresaron, Mrs Mr David Evans (attendance officer under the Tre- garon U.D. School Board), Pentre isaf, Tregaron, Mrs Anne Pitman, widow, late of London, aged 69 years. ROLLOWS—On March 2nd, at Sea View-place, Aberyst- wyth, Mary Ann, wife of Thomas Rollows, joiner, aged 47 years. THOMAS—On the 1st March, at Currier-street, Tregaron, Mrs Mary Thomas, widow of the late Mr David Thomas, shoemaker, Pentre, aged 77 years. TANNER—On 28th February, at Railway-terrace, Hannah, wife of John Tanner, aged 63 years. Printed by J. GIBSON, and published by him in Terrace] road, Aberystwyth, in the county of Cardigan; at LL EDWARDS'S, stationer, High-street, Bala; at J. Gibsons', at the Cambrian Neve Office, High-street. Barmouth, in the county of Merioneth and at DAVID LLOTD'S, Portmadoc, in the county of C&rW atvoa. On Friday, March 8th, 199L