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NOTICES TO CORRESPONDENTS. ANXIOUS."—I do not see that the course pur- sued b7 the University College of Walea in regard to the subject you refer to can be regard to the subject you refer to can be dealt with. The result is satisfactory, but it is a good job for some members of the College Council that they have not to de- fend their utterances before the public. I know all about the miserable business, but it cannot be discussed here. The public would be astounded if they knew all. Well, I beliere a right conclusion has been reached, and that, after all, is the main thiny. The College Council believes in secrecy and destroys confidence. probably read too much and do not write or think enough. It is a good thing to rest in one place and to open your eyes and try to see t in, and to see them as they are.

OBSBR VA TIONS. In one nature love is the support to which the ivy clings, while in another it is the ivy that clings. In few natures is love both the Support and the ivy that clings. Most people vainly think that they would be renderad perfectly happy by possessions which they know do not render their owners happy. I do not care who owns Cwm Woods, the pleasure of them is mine, and I am their real possessor. I stand in awe of children, for I remember their possibilities and see hovering over them tragedy and ecstacy. I have found it easier to do without most things that men value than to pay the price for them. There is something pathetic in seeing the old, whose work is done, waiting for the time to depart. He who thinks the world will miss him is a fool. Thousands of millions have died and they are not missed. Let the man who thinks he will be missed go quietly away to some other place, and when he returns he will discover that nobody knew he had been away. The college professor, outside the narrow range of his own studies, may be more ignorant and helpless than the unlettered lout who has struggled all his life with reluctant nature for the means of bare subsistence. The damnation of the average religious teacher is that he does not believe truth is strong enough to bear open repetition. I had to choose whether I would live or would build up a reputation for myself. I chose to live and loft my reputation to take care of itself. I do not know how men can learn to keep the law except by breaking it. It is not because men are hypocrites or un- jast that they condone in themselves wrong which they condemn in others. They know their own temptations and tendencies, but are ignorant of the temptations and tendencies of others. ONE AND A CRO WD. You think the crowd a happy crowd, So each one in it thinks That man so sad and sombre browed Thinks you a joyous minx. He sees you one among the throng— I think he saw you smile- He knows not of your sense of wrong, Nor how your tears may sile. He does not want to know your grief, He has his own to bear; Crowds give him rest though slight and brief. And that's why he is there. He does not ask you if you came To dull the edge of pain He does not seek to know your aim Or what you lose or gain. You help to make a crowd. To him That is your only use; You are the mass, all vague and dim- That is your sole excuse. Were you to go to him and say: I, too, am one like you," He would awake and glide away And vanish from your view. The charm of crowds is they are blind, They cannot think or feel You make demands if so inclined, They anawer no appeal. Crowds are not happy no, not they, Crowds have no soul or heart; Crowds only seem to laugh and play; Crowds cease when we depart. Each atom in a crowd may be All that the crowd is not Each comes to hide his misery, Each knows his own sad lot. Look at the faces of the throng, Look at their anxious eyes; How few are calm and brave and strong, And fewer still are wise. A child sees windows full of toys Most luring in the light; He goes to buy the window's joys His purchase is not bright! We know he did not choose amiss Some day he, too, will know That what he thought was keenest bliss Was only garish show. Some day when life is on the wane, When youth and hope have fled, When there is little left to gain, t And greed and hate are dead, The glamour of the world will fade, Life's toys will cease to lure, The ghosts youth shunned will all be laid, And peace will crown the pure. Why should you wait till you are old To learn what wisdom knows- That your own heart owns life's best gold And thence life's nectar flo ,vs. Be brave, be true, be kind, be strong, Nor shun the dreaded ill God's best and rightest is not wrong He will His law fulfil. I hear the murmur of the crowd, Just like the sounding sea, Fate hangs around thee like a shroud Who knows what is to be ? WELSH DISESTABLISHMENT. It is not to be expected that the Conservative Government will help the Nonconformist Welsh members of Parliament to discuss the question of the Disestablishment of the Church of England in Wales. The Welsh National Liberal Council, seeing that it lepresents nobody, might discuss this question at one or two of its abortive meet- ings. Before Welsh Disestablishment will hold the position it once held there will have to be considerable changes in Welsh public opinion, and at present there are no signs of the sort of changes I mean. When farmers believed they were going to get rid of paying tithes, they were disposed to look in a kindly way upon the disendowment of the Church, but as soon as it was made clear that tithes would have to be paid as usual whether the Church were disendowed or not, then the farmer asked where he came in, and nobody has ever given him a satisfactory answer. It is not only the Church Disestablishment movement that has fallen into the back- ground. There has been a very serious slump in all departments of public life, and so the wire-pullers are trying to run Welsh politics without the inconvenience of the constituencies, and hence the Welsh Xational Liberal Council, which was elected by nobody and represents nobody, but will, if allowed, speak loudly in the name of the people of "W ales. In Wales this sort of thing will not do. I have as great admiration as anybody for the patriots who demand with fervent heat the abolition of everything and the complete change of all the remainder, but in Wales the patriots really must be chosen by the Liberal rank and file. This, I know, is considered to be an absurd condition, especially as it is so much more easy to represent the people by electing yourself than by putting them to the trouble of electing you. At present there are no signs of a new Welsh Disestablishment movement, but the Welsh National Liberal Council may do something when it has some money, and is not a self- elected body without head or tail or body or soul. I am writing a funeral dirge for the Welsh National Liberal Council. 1'1' SEEMS TO DEPEND. At Ormskirk, the other day—Ormskirk is not in Wales—an application was made to the magistrates for an occasional licence to sell intoxicating drinks at a bazaar in aid of the funds to build a new chapel. The applicant, a pious man, of course, said that several pub- licans hi-d given liquor for the bazaar, and they now wanted a licence to sell it there, the pronta go to the fund. He did not see any- thing wrong in his application. 0, no. The magistrates refused the application to the utter astonishment, I should think, of the Christian congregation in possession of the cheap beer which will now have to be con- sumed by the Church members instead of being sold to other people. It is no use whatever pretending to be shocked that a congregation should want to sell beer in order to pay for their new chapel. The object, you see, is a good one, and the end justifies the means. Well, in this case, the licence was not obtained. I should like to know what will become of the religious beer.' SOCIALISM AS A SHADOW. For many years I have been trying to get at something solid in Socialism, but up to the present time I have failed. In Belgium the Socialist party is eager to obtain universal suffrage. I have no objection to universal suffrage, but I have no faith in ft as a cure for any political, or industrial, or economic ill whatever. The people in this country, to say nothing of Belgium, have ample power by their votes to do just as they please, and if they pleased to say there should be no war, there would be no war. But the rank and file of the people are as much in favour of war as any other class of the community, and my ex- perience is that it is as difficult to get the poor to vote intelligently in their own best interests as ever it was to get the aristocracy to vote in favour of their interests. Forty or fifty years ago it was asserted by Radical reformers that if the masses of the people had votes, and if their votes were pro- tected by the ballot, there would be an end of all sorts of national, industrial, municipal, and social evils. Experience has shown that the trades- man Town Councillor, the popular member or councillor, the modern magistrate, are as Con- servative, as prejudiced, as ignorant, and as divided as the people who ruled in the pre- reform days. Universal suffrage is a right thing enough, but it will not expedite reform. Extensions of the suffrage only tend to bring every form of public life down to the level of the people. This fact i. not yet fully realized, but in the end it will have to be realized and then will begin the real education of the people. I am greatly interested in Socialism, but I cannot find anybody who will say what it is. fhe people must all have power to vote, but it is honesty and intelligence and knowledge that are wanted more than increased voting power. AMONG THE GHOSTS. I have been among the ghosts there are all sorts of ghosts-some of them terrible, but others quite companionable and very pathetic in their dumb, far-off ways. It was at Ludlow and in the Feathers' Hotel I again met the ghosts. Thirty years ago I first made their acquaintance. I have changed a good deal since then, but thirty years in the age of a ghost-can you speak of the ages of ghosts-is not much, and I re- newed my intercourse with them quite easily, although much in outward circumstances had been changed in thirty years. I was sitting in an oak-panelled room. There were many people there-Easter holiday- makers. The ceiling was old-beautiful. The windows were mullioned. Up and down the room trim, modern waiting maids flitted about serving food to hungry excursionists. I sat there. Gradually the rattle of knives and forks subsided. The napery became whiter and whiter and the old oak became blacker and blacker. Suddenly I was alone, but there was nothing strange in being alone for I seemed to be waiting for somebody: there is plenty of time for waiting and for many other things besides in four hundred years. There came into the room a stately lady with pointed stomacher. She was thoughtful- looking and stood beside the great deeply- carved mantel. Then two children followed her. After a while a soldier also came in. Probably he had come in from the Castle and was one of the garrison. He kicked the burn- ing logs in the wide fireplace. I knew that they were dead-that they bad been dead hundreds of years. I knew that the children grew old and died, and that their children's children's children were born and grew old and passed away. I knew that there were civil wars in the land, and plague and famine and all sorts of national and domestic tribulation, as the ghosts of soldiers and dames and children and ancient serving men passed by me. All the while the room in which I sat remained the same. There were funeral feasts and wedding feasts and birthday feasts. There were rejoicings and mournings and meetings and partings. One by one the years dropped into the centuries until all the customs of the nation changed and until the ghosts were numerous as the carved figures on the overmantel. "Cheese, sir," suggested a waiter, and I came back, and the ghosts vanished for the time being. Every time I go into that room I seem to see the ghosts of those who hundreds of years ago joyed and sorrowed in that magnificent room-a room which makes me feel every time I enter it that it is part of a home-an obvious part of a home. I cannot make up my mind whether the room is not too crowded to be comfortable. I mean with ghosts. I like the memories that fill every nook and cranny of the ancient room, but how would it be in times of depression and heart weariness ? You know when we are weary and sad at heart it is possible for ghosts to crowd in too closely. We all have our ghosts kindly ghosts are pleasanter company than the inexperienced might think. In a room like this, even when it is full of guests, they come in silently. I see them and wonder how it was with them in the days of their mortal life, just as, perhaps, some day those who follow us may wonder how it was with us. It is thirty years since I last was here- thirty years How much has happened in the making of ghosts during those thirty years, and I return-a ghost-and sit down, and nobody knows that I was here long ago, and nobody cares. Some day I think I will write a paper on ghosts The Coast. J. G.

ABERYSTWYTH THE VOLUNTEERS.—No further communication has been received trom the War Office relative to the formation of volunteer corps. DOWNIES TRUSTEES.—The Visiting Committee of Downies Trustees met at the lown Hail on Thurs- day afternoon to consider applications. There were present, Archdeacon Protheroe, in the chair, Messrs Hugh Hughes, W. H. Palmer, Robert Poughton, anl Evan Evans, clerk. There was no busmess of public interest transacted. YSTWYTH LODGE.—The weekly meeting of the local braucti of the Independent Order of Good Templars was held at the Progress Hall, Mill- street, on Friday evening under the presidency of Mr D. C. William*. The following programme was gone through :—Duett, Messrs E. T. Evans and T. Jenkins song, Miss Lizzie Williama cborous, the Cnoir. Short addresses were delivered by Messrs Johnson, Thomas, and Morgan, U.C. W. EASTER EXCURSIONS.—During the latter end of last week ar«e number of persons availed them- s' Ives of the excursions which ran between Lon- don, Birmingh-ni, Manchester, and South Wales. On Thursday, an excursion left Aberystwyth for Loudon, Manchester, Liverpool, and L-eds, &c. A large number of local people left on Good Fr:day by an excursion train for Corris and the CoaBt. On Monday a good number of excur- sionists arrived from Oswestry and the inter- mediate towns. OBITUARY.—The death took place at noon on Good Friday of Me Thomas Williams, Penmaesglas- road, and formerly in the employ of Mr Rea, Ter- race-road, at the age of twenty-eight. Deceased took to his bed on Thursday week last, having contracted a cold, pneumonia ensuing and death taking place as stated. He was a faithful member of St Mary's, which Church he had attended for several yeara. His genial manner won for him a large circle of friends, amongst whom he will be sorely miised The funeral took place on Tuesday afteruoon when the mortal remains were interred at the Llanbadarn Cemetery. ANNUAL OUTIG.-The annual outing of the Working Men's Institute took place on Saturday, when about fifty members proceeded to Aberayron in brakes, the weather not being very favourable. III the afternoon the Institute eleven played a foot- ball match with the Aberayron Town eleven the visi ors scoring twice in the first half and Aber- ayron registering the equalising point shortly be- fore time. In the evening a smoking concert was held at the Town Hstit when the euccessful competitors in the various tournaments were presented with medals by Mr R. A. Daniel, U.C. W., who were as follows :—Draughts, Messrs J. E. Jones and Evan Davies bagatelle, Owen Jones, and Edgar Benson dominoes, Evan Davies (Mill-street), and J. W. Jones rings, D. Griffiths, and Peter Ellis, whist Louis White and J. W. Jones. RE UNION of STCDKNTS.—This week the annual re-union of students is bsing held and an attractive programme of dances, dinners, and picnics is being gony through. SALE. —Oa Wednesday afternoon Mr R. K. Jenkins, auctioneer, held a sale at the Lion Hotel, when No. 1, Castle-terrace, owned by Mr David Morgan, the present tenant, was put up The property was withdrawn at f600 SBAMEN'S INSTITUTION.—At a meeting held on Wednesday af'ert oon of the loc*l Committee of ih- Rnyal Alfred Ag,d Merchant S'amm's Iusthutiou, Mr D. C. Roberts pro-iding, Captains David J -mes and Morris and Mr John Watkios were appointed to collect subscription* to the funds. THB HARBOUR GAP.-A meeting of eh. Council Committee, appointed to consider the objection of the boatmen to the making of the Rheidol Light Railway at the northern side of the Harbour gap, was held on Thursday of last w"k, when it was resolved to allow Mr Pethick, the contractor, to excavate a portion of the Harb, ur at the entrance to the gap equivalent to that taken by the railway. The gap will, therefore, be increased in siz*. ACCIDENT.—On Thursday last whilst a number of children were playing with a hand-truck in Pier-etreet, a lurry drawn by two horses came in- to contact with the truck which was overturned, a child of Mrs Rei, market woman, Trefechan, having one of its fingers torn right off. The un- :ortunate lad was at onei conveyed to Mr E. P Wynne's A h-re his injuries were attended to. COUNTY SCHOOL.—John Morgan Jones, son of Mrs Jones, Garthfawr. Llanilar, an,i pupil of the school, has passed the entrance examination for :idmi*siou to the National Provincial Bank of England. Another pupil, John Morris Edwards, Llanilar, has had an appointment in one of the London foreign banks, where a great deal of correspondence is carried on in French and Ger- man. EXTENSION OF TIME.—At the weekly Petty Sessions, held at the Town Hall on Wednesday morning, before the Mayor, Thomas Griffiths, Peter Jones, R. J. Jones, Isaac Hopkins, and Edward Evans, Eqrs, Mr Rufus Williams, of th. Lion Royal Hotel, ilpplied for one hour's extension of time for Saturday night next, the occasion being the students re-union annual ball —A vacci- nation exemption was granted John Edwrde, High-strxet, on his stating that he had a con- scientious objection, DEFECTS.—On the days when it has rained during the past week ater has ponred out of defective troughings in different pms of the town to the in- convenience of the public. The worst cases were those of a town councillor and an official of the Corporation. On Tuesday night water was allowed to run out of some of the boats which obstruct the parade and gave the place a dirty and untidy appearance. The streets are in a very bad state. In Portland -street there are several deep holes which hold water for days after the streets are dry. A CALL.-One of the Methodist Churahes of Penygroes, near Carnarvon, has given Mr D. C. Williams, B.A., Haulfan, North-parade, and a son of the late Mr William Williams, printer, a call to become their paster. Mr Williams, who is at present completing a theological course at Trevecca College, is a graduate of the University College of Wales, and also an old student of the U.C. W., where he held the Cynddelw scholarship for Welsh literature and language. His duties as pastor will, it is under- stood, commence in September next. SACRKD CONCERT.—On Good Friday evening a sacred concert was held at the Pier Pavilion and was well attended, Mr Maldwyn Humphreys was to have sung, but as he was laid up with a cold he provided a substitute in the person of Mr Ellis M, Evans of Ba-mouth, a successful singer at eistedd- todau and a favourite with concert goers. Miss Elaine Cliffe, R.A.M., and Miss Lilian Morgan, R.A.M. (Aberystwyth), also took part in the con- cert with great success, as did also Mr Amos Joneit of Aberystwyth, while Mr W. L. Barrett, the celebrated flautist, entranced the audience .by his splendid playing, and Mr Leah (Aberystwyth) accompanied with great skill and taste, The following was the programme :-Quartett, 0, gladsome Light," Misses Morgan and Cliffe, Mr Jones and Mr Maldwyn Humphreys song, "There is a green hill," Mr T. Amos Jones song, Softly awakes my heart," Miss Lilian Morgan solo flute, Grand Fan- tasia," Mr W. L. Barrett; song, 0 love, from thy power," MUs Elaine Cliffs air, Fom Mawddach; duet, "0, lovely Pelce," Misses Morgan and Cliffe song, Why do the nations." Mr T. Amos Jones solo piano, Cachoucha," Mr J. E. Leah duet, "Forsake me not," Miss Lilian Morgan and Eos Mawddach iong, "Angels guard thee," Miss Elaine Cliffe air, Is not His word like a fire?" Mr T. Amos Jones solo flute, "Neapolitan Airs," Mr W. L. Barrett; air, 44 Angels ever bright and fair," Miss Lilian Morgan song, Eos Mawddach quartett, "Crossing the Bar," Misses Morgan and Cliffe, Mr Jones and Mr Maldwyn Humphreys. SERVICES AT THE CHURCHES.—The usual services were held in the Churches on Good Friday, when here were large congregations. At St. Michael's, at eight in the morning, litany and antp- communion was held. The Rev D. Ambrose Jones pelivered a sermon at eleven, the Rev Professor Tyrrell Green, M.A., St David's College, Lam- peter, conducted the three hours service at twelve o'clock, and in the evening Archdeacon Protheroe preached an appropriate sermon. At St. Mary's, litany and ante-communion was observed at ten o'clock, Archdeacon Protheroe delivering an im- pressive sermon. In the evening the Rev J. E. Lloyd preached. Morning service, with a sermon and holy communion, was conducted by the Rev W. 11. Footman at Holy Trinity Church on Good Friday morning. A children's service, consisting of litany, an address on the Crucifixion, and the singing of the Story of the Cross," was held by the Rev W. Ll. Footman in the afternoon. In the evening the usual service was held, the Rev Prebendary Williams preaching, after which the Story of the Cross" was sung. On Easter Sunday morning holy communion was celebrated at St. Michael's Church at both seven and eight o'clock, at eleven o'clock the Ven Archdeacon Protherce celebrating holy communion and preaching. A children's service was held in the afternoon when the Rev J. E. Lloyd delivered an address. In the evening the Rev Prof. Tyrell Green, M.A., delivered an impressive and appropriate sermon. The choir rendered the anthems O, Death, wber« is thy Sting?" and "Awake up my G'ory." The collections, wh ch totalled about 940 were devoted towards the East London Mission to the Jew*. At seven and eight o'clockon Easter Sunday 11 morning holy communion was held at St. Mary's Church, the Rev J. E. Lloyd preaching at the usual morning's service. In the evening the Rev D. Ambrose Jones preached. At Holy Trinity Church a morning celebration of the holy communion was held, the celebrant being the Vicar. The Rev W. Ll. Footman was the celebrant of the holy communion at eight o'clock, the Rev Prebendary Williams conducting the usual morning service. The choir was unusually large. A children's service was held in the afternoon at the Buarth Hall, after which they proceeded to the church where they were catechised by the Rev W. LI. Footman. The usual evening service was held when the Rev W. Lt. Footman preached. The choir was again unusually well attended. TE-T CONCERT.—On Easter Tuesday evening a test concert, for three challenge cups, was held at the New Market Hall. The venture might not have been a financial success owing to other attractions, but from a musical point of view it was most successful and entertaiuing. All the ari angements were in the hands of Mr D. M. Hamer, the secretary of the hall, and were efficiently carried out. The adjudicators were—Music, Mr D. W. Lewis, BrynamaD recitation, Rev T. E. Roberts, M.A., and Mr W. Jenkyn Jones, M.A. The chairman was Mr W. lbomas and the accompanist Mr J. E. Leah, A.R.C.O. Three cups were competed for, one for the best female competitor, one for the best male competitor for singing, and one cup for the best recitation. The following was the programme :—Recitation, Curfew must not Ring to-night," Mr J. F. Hollier soEg, "Lovely Spring," Miss E. Owen; recitation, The Wreck of the Hesperus," Mr Thomas Jones; song, Lead, kindly Light," Mr J. J. Davies recitation, 0, Haul Aros," Mr T. E. Morgan, Salem recitation, Ymsony Llcfrudd," MiiS A. Jenkins song, "Brad Dyurafon," Mr G. Haydn Jones recitation, Yn yr Ystorm," Mr W. H. Morris, Penllwyn song, He was Despised," MUs Lizzie M. Jones recitation, The Victim," Miss 0. Mary Jones, Aberayron song, The Wreck," Mr D. B. Williams recitation, Yn yr Ystorm," Mr John James, Penparke; recitation, "The Women of Mumbles Head," Miss M. Evans; recitation, Mark Antony," Miss E. Ll. Warrington recitation, "Gwron y Conneiriaugh," Miss Jennie Morgan, Pontrhydy- groes recitation, Y Groes Ddu," Miigs Kate Jones, Llanfihangel; song, Canwyll fy Llygaid wyt Ti," Miss E. J. Warrington recitation, Yn yr Ystorm," Miss Mary Davies, Tregaron song, My Hope is in the Everlasting," Mr Ellis M. Evans, Barmouth recitation, "Rum Maniac," Mr A. Williams. Mr Lewis, adjudicating on the male competitors, said that all the competitoril were about equal in merit with the exception of Mr Ellis Evans, Barmouth, who, he said, was far in front of the others. His decision was greeted with loud cheers. Mrs T. Davies presented the winner with the cup. He then rendered 44 Queen of the Earth" in a delightful manner. In the female competition, Mr Lewis adjudged Miss Lizzie M. Jones, Aberystwyth, who sang He was Despised," as the best, Mrs T. Davies again presenting the winner with the cup amid loud cheering. The Rev T. E. Roberts said the competition in reciting had been exceedingly keen, only one or two points separating all the competitors, but Mies Jennie Morgan, Pontrhydygroes, who recited Gwron y Connemaugh," gained two points more and they consequently awarded her the prize.—The Chair- man, id proposing a vote of thanks to the adjudicators, said he had never during his lifetime attended any eisteddfod or competitive meeting where the competitions had obtained such a high level. The proceedings terminated with the sing. ing of Ie Hen Wlad fy Nhadau," Mr Ellis Evans taking the solo. PUNCII -Last week's Punch, under the heading, A Page of Scholastic Records," says :-A Foot- man has been recently appointed headmaster of St. David's College Sohool. May he be as euccesa- ful as was a Butler at Harrow." WKDDING.—The marriage was tiolemnized on Wednesday, April 3rd, at Tabernacle, Aberdovey, between Mr John aitb Morgan of Aberystwyth, and Miss Annie H. Evans, 47, Copperhill-xtreet, Aberdovey. The oeremony was performed by the Rev. D. Caron Jones, Borth. The bride, who was dressed in grey frieze cloth, trimmed with white satin and lace, with hat to match, was given away "y her brother-in-law, Mr Evan Lewis, Barmouth, and was at ended by M IS Kate Evans (airiter), Miss Annie Morgan (bridegroom's sister), and Miss Lizzie Mary Reee (niece), as bridesmaids. Mr O.vid Evans, j-w-Iler, Aberystwyth, acted as best man, accompanied by Messrs Owen Morgan (bride- groom's brother), and J. Brenig Edwards. Mr and Mra Morgan, who received numerous presents, left by the two o'clock train for Corwen for their iloneymoor. TABERNACLE COMPSTITIVE MEETING. On Wednexday evening, the 27th of March, a competi- tive meeting was held under the auspices of Cymdeithas H<-nyddol y Tabernacle." The chair was takn by the Rev T. Levi and a very pleasant evening was speni The following is a list of the successful competitors :Niuisical items, children's uhoir, Olive Jones and party party of eight, R. I). WilhulIs and party quartette, R. D. Williams and party impromptu quartette, Miss N. Hughes aad party duet's, tenor and basi, Messrs Lewis Thomas and S Jones soprano and alt >, Misses E. ani M M. Davies; solos, bass, Mr J. James; tenor, Mr E. T. Evans for girls under sixteen, Miss Eunice Lewis for girls under twelve, Nellie M. Watkins; for boys under sixteen, J. H. Edwards ear test, Messrs Wynne Mathias and J. H. Edwards scripturki, for children under thirteen, Elizabeth Edwards for children under ten, J. H. Edwards; for persons under sixteen, Evan Edwards for persons under twenty-one, Evan D. Evans and May Evans; Welsh dictation, under eighteen, W. R. Evans under thirteen, Olive Jooes; pencil sketch, A. D. Williams; essay on Christ's person, Mr Thomas Mason egnlyn, Mr Thomas Mason; three verses, Mr Thomas Mason impromptu speech, E. Davies, Cambrian iveics, and E. C. Benson impromptu reading, E. C Benson child's pinafore, Miss E. J. Williams recitations, for persons of thirty-five years of age, Mis* Jenkins and Mrs Jones for persons under eighteen years of age, W. R. Evans; for p»raon9 under twelve years of age, Willie S. Jones best answering questions, over twenty-one years of ace, J. Thomas under twenty-ona years of age, E. D. Evans; handwriting, John L. Davies; essay on St. John the Evangelist, E. D. Evans trauslations, over eighteen years of age, Miss E. J. Williams un ier eighteeu years of age, Bob Jones, The í"'1r-.1T.n.rulo TRINITY VESTRY.—The Trinity Church Easter vestry was held on Thursday morning. The Rev Prebendary Williams presided and there were also present Messrs W. H. Colby and J. Jenkin Jones, churchwardens J. D. Perrott, lay elector; Roderick Williams, David James, E. Price, James Watkins, Thomas Griffiths, J.P., Great Darkgate-street; M. R Felix T. A. Sargeant, organist and the Rev W. Ll. Footman.—The Chairman explained the business to be transacted, adding that he had just been reading an article which had appeared in a London paper on the election of churchwardens who were described as the most important persons in the piriah. He had pleasure in asking the Churchwardens to give an account of their year's work.—Mr W. H. Colby said they had been hurried ou because of Easter following so soon after the quarter day and could not therefore vouch for the yearly account being absolutely correct. The adverse balance was E102 12s 9d and the general expenditure amounted to JE346 5s 6d the total receipts by collections being 9255 10».—Mr J. u. Perrott moved that the accounts be audited as usual and this was agreed to.—The Chairman thanked Mr Colby for his services during the past and previous years, He was sure no one could have been selected who was bettsr able to do the work required. He also thanked Mr J. Jenkin Jones. As he had read to them, they had every reason to be proud of their officers who were described as the most important persons in the parish.—Mr T. A. Sargeant seconded the proposi- tion which was unanimously carried.—Mr W. H. Colby responding, said of course the balance abet did not depend upon the churchwardens. He hoped that someone else would be appointed to take his place and he would, at any rate, be able to slip out.—Mr Perrott remarked that to make sure Mr Colby did not give up office, he would propose his and Mr Jones's re-appointment.—This was unani- mously agreed to.—The Chairman expressed plea- sure at seeing the two old officials re-appointed for another year. They had assisted him in every way to carry out the arduous work connected with the Church.—The Rev Prebendary Williams read a letter which he had received with regard to the appointment of lay elector. It stated that in accordance with the regulations of the diocesan conference, the present conference would be dis- solved and a new one elected in its stead and re- questing the appointment of a new lay aleotor. Mr Perrott explained that he could not again accept the office of lay elector, although his interest in the work of the Church would not diminish.— Mr T. A. Sargeant proposed the appointment of Mr W. J. Watkins.—Mr E. Price seconded and the proposition was unanimously carried.—Messrs J. D. Perrott, W. J. Mallory, and John Watkins were appointed to represent the Church at a con- ference to be held at Carmarthen. NATIONAL SOCIETY FOR THE PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO CHILDREN.—The first dnnual meeting of this Society was held at the Town Hall on Wednesday, April 10th when the Rev T. E. Williams presided. The Secretary submitted her report and financial statement as follows :—Mr Williams and Ladies,—Your Committee have much pleasure in laying bafore you their first annual regort and financial statement which describe the work done from the commencement in October 1899, to December 31st, 1900. The Ladies Committee was first formed on October llth, 1899. On October 30th, the first committee meeting was htdd in the Town Hall when ths town and district was divided into sections for the purpose of canvassing and the distribution of literature supplied from the Head Office in London. Ladie were also appointed to each section of the district. From October 30th to December 28th five further business meetings were held. The Committee was enlarged "and progress reported. The members of the Committee and their collections for 1900 were Mrs Fryer, f2 169 4d; Madame Boradorf, jE4 5, Mrs Colby, £1 72 6d Mrs Phillips, f6 17s Mrs E. James, £ 2 Is Mrs Williams, f2 8s Mrs Phillips (a donation), C24 17a 3d. The number of sub- scribers on the book is-for amounts of two shillings and upwards, eighty-five, and for below two shillings, sixty-two. The total number of subscribers is 147. The balance sheet shews that the total sum subscribed during the year is JE46 133 Id. The inspector, Mr Burdett, made his first visit to the town in Febtuary. He has also visited Aberystwyth and district, as occasion required, all through the year with the following remit :—Eight cases have been investigated in and around Aberystwyth during the vear ending December 31st, 1900, as follows :-k-glect and starvation, 5 illtreatment and assault, 3 relating to the welfare of 18 children, viz. :—4 boys, 13 girls, and 1 baby. Warnings were deemed sufficient in the above-named cases, as none of them were of a very serious nature, and are princi- pally attributable to drink and idleness. The Inspector also paid thirty supervision visits to these and former cases in the district with beneficial results to the children con- cerned. As this was the first year the Branch has been in existence, the result may berconsidered satisfactory, but as the work of the Society in the district is being recognized by the general public, its usefulness will bo extended to prevent child* suffering. This is for the Aberystwyth district ouly. For the whole district, of which Oswestry is the head, your Committee may perhaps give a few facts aud figures. The whole branch was established in January, 1900. The branch area consists of North Shropshire, the Ceiriog Valley in Denbighshire, the whole of Montgomeryshire, and the town and district of Aberystwyth, in Car- diganshire. This large area was formerly attached to and worked by the Salop branch from Shrews- bury. Investigations have taken place at Oswestry, Aberystwyth, Newtown, Llanidloes, and Llan- fihangel in Cardiganshire. During tha year, in the whole area, 107 cases were investigated, 83 were complaints of cruelty and starvation, iwenty- three complaints of illtreatment or assault, and one case of exposure. Of these one hundred received a warning, two were prosecuted, one was otherwise dealt with, and four were dropped after investiga- tion. The cases proved affected the welfare of 319 children—148 boys and 138 girls, and thirty-three babies. Sixty-one of these children were known to be insured. The Inspector made 421 visits and investigations during the year. Your Committee have during the past year canvassed the town for subscriptions and have given out a good deal of literature supplied by the head office in London. This literature gives much valuable information about the National Society and its work of prevent- ing cruelty to children. And your Committee feel confident that the public are now taking a more active interest in the subject. It has already been made abundantly clear, both in the town and neighbourhood, that a committee was much needed in the district. In order to carry on and extend the work, your Committee Imust seek the"kind co- operation and sympathy of more ladies, because as the work extends more money will be needed. The report and financial statement being adopted, the election of president, officers, and committee next took place, with the result that Mrs Phillips was elected president; Mra Fryer, Mrs T. Wil- liams, Mrs Colby, and Mrs Isaac Griffiths were elected vice-presidents and Mrs E. James was elected honorary secretary. The committee was re-elected, with power to add to its number. It was decided that future annual meetings be held in January of each year, and that subscriptions become due from that date. WESLEY CHVRCH.- The usual service was held at this Church on Good Friday morning, when the pulpit was occupied by the Rev. T. H. Ingram, who based his remarks on the Uplifting of the Serpent in the Wilderness," endeavouring to show the similarity of this event to the Divine sacrifice. There was a fair attendance. SHEEP KILLING, -A correspondent writes that during the past six weeks sheep have been killed by dogs at Ffosygraveliaaf, Brynbwl, Moelcerni, Brynbala, Rhydmeirionydd, Wallog, and at Wileireg, and a powerful dog has been captured by Mr J. R. Morgan, of Blaenywaun. The corres- pondent hopea that the owners of dogs will keep: them under restraint, or trouble will ensue. The town is also overrun by a large number of useless dogs which do not appear to be in charge of anyone. COB SHow.-A meeting of the North Cardigan. shire Cob Improvement Society was held at the Lion Hotel on Monday afternoon to discuss the purport of a communication received from MesBrs Hawkins and Jones, Builth, owners of" Evolu- tion," the prize horse of the previous Monday's show, which stated that they were not prepared to comply with the conditions stipulated that the horse must travel the Aberystwyth district and th-y therefore forfeited the E25 prize. It was resolved to convene a general meeting to diecuss the question. ST MICHAEL'S.—On Wednesday the Eaater vestry was held at St Michael's, under the presi. dency of Archdeacon Protheroe, the vicar, when Mr E. P. Wynne, mayor, and Mr R E. Morgan were re-elected churchwardens. Mr Wynne has been churchwarden for the past fifteen or sixteen years. Tht sidesmen were re elected and Messrs J. C. R a, Llewelyn Jones, T. Bevan, jun., and Alfred Thomas, stationmaster, added to their number. Mr G. Fossett Roberts was elected lay elector. FOOTBALL.-A large number of spectators witnessed the match between the Town Club and Liverpool Leek on the Vicarage Field on Good Friday. The weather was beautifully fioe. Both teams were fairly represented. Mr VV. R. Jones was the referee. The visitors won the toss and Aberystwyth started the ball with the sun in their faces. George Evans oleared for a corner. Bevan and Rees got away in fiue style, the forwards com- bining well. T. Rees cen red splendidly and Teddy Evans scored the first point of the game. The visiting custodian saved his side from disaster time after time. Some give and take play followed. Gosling and McLean gained possession and raced away. Gosling sent in a dropping shot which George Evans mis-judged. This equalised matters. There was no further score up to half time. Directly the whistle bl&w for resumption of play, the Liverpudlians, with effectual combina- tion, threaded through their oppouenta and netted the ball, but the whistle had been sounded tor offaide. From the free kick they returned to the attack and from a centre by Gosling, Griffiths gave his side the lead. Baraon, on receiving from the centre kick, gave to the right wing. Bevan and Rees manipulated matters well. Tommy Rees placing the teams on an equality. There was no further score, the result being-Aberystwyth, 2 Liverpool Leek, 2. TEA AND ENTERTAINMENT.—The annual tea and entertainment, held in connection with the English Wesley Church Band of Hope, was held in the schoolroom on Wednesday last, when upwards of 130 children sa4; down to tea. Among»t those present were the Rev T. H. Ingram (pastor), Mrs Ingram, Mr Williams, B.Sc., Porth, Mr Gipson, U.C. W., and Mra Gipaoti, London. The following ladies presided at the tables :-Mrs Ede, Miss Northey, the Misses Collins, Miss Kenrick, Miss Owen, Miss Pryce, and Mrs Jones. The Band of Hope meetings, under the conductorship of Mr R. Northey. assisted by Miss Nellie Kenrick, have been most successful, the members on the books at the commencement being twenty-four and ending with a total of over one hundred. In the evening an entertainment was held when the pastor, the Rev T. H. Ingram, presided. The following was the programme gone through :— Opening speech, Miss Nellie Watkins; duett, The Christi.m Martyr," Misses Nellie Williams and Mabel Thomas; recitation, The Teetotal Car," Miss May Jones song, Take me, 0 my Father," Miss Annie Richards recitation, Little Boy Blue," Master Georgie Humphreys song, 44 Father Won't you Stop your Drinking ? Miss Rdith Owen; recitation, "A Week," by Seven Girls; recitation, '4 The Newsboy," Johnny Wilkinson school soog. by Four Children recita- tion, Willie Griffiths; dialogue, The Sick Doll," Pressie Leake, Emmie Shauring, and Willie Joseph; song, "The Railway Train," Master Georgie Hammond recitation. Miss Annie Evaea duett, CI Angel Whispers," Missea Olive Jones and Nellie Watkins; recitation, Miss Maggis Jonea rscitation and song, by Six Girls interrupted recitation, Johnny Wilkinson. The usual voter of thanka were accorded at the close. CHURCH TEMPERANCE SOCIFTY.-The final meet- ng of the Church of England Temperance Society took the form of a social gathering and was held on Wednesday evening at the National Schols. The Rev Ambrose Jones occupied the chair. An excellent programme had been brought up by Mrs Pamchen as follows:-Flute solo, Soneta," Handel, Mr C. Panchen; auto harp selections, Miss A. P. Wynne; song, May Day," Mis,- M. F. Protheroe song, "Queen of the Earth," Mr Lloyd Williams; song, Miss K. Boycott (encored); song, 44 Shepherd Cradle Song, Mrs Panchen (encored); song, Mr J. J. Davies song, 44 Whisper and I Shall Hear," Miss F. Bevan; song, "Down the V \tIe," Miss F. Tredwell song (in character) Three Maids of Lee," Miss Pierce and party; concertina %o!o, Mrs Powell (encored). The tables ha d been tastefully decorated with a choice selection of flowers, including arum-lilies kindly given by Mrs Morgan, Nantceirio Hall, Llanbadarn, and varieua other plants given by the ladies of the Committee. The following ladies presided at the tables Misses H. Cole, A. P. Wynne, A. Mitchell, and Mrs Jones, Havelock Villa, assisted by the following ladies :-Misses F. Bevan, B. Cole, E. Davies, R. Jones, E. Jones, R. D. Jones, C. E. Lee, M. Mitchell, M. F. ProtheroR, N. Protheroe, A. E. Purton, F. G. Purton, F. Tredwell, E. V. Weller, and Me&srs W. Richards, Penparke, Peter Williams, and Rea Richards. Votes of thanks to all the ladies who had so kindly and efficiently dis- charged their respective duties was proposed by Mr Peter Williams, and seconded in Welsh by Mr Evan Lewis, The sitting accommodation in the schools was well nigh exhausted by the large number present, and the meeting proved a success both financially and otherwise. The secretarial duties were undertaken by Mr Peter Williams and Mr Re* Richards, Heart of Oak House. BOARD SCHOOL ATTENDANCE. On Thursday morning regular prizes were distributed at the Board School, together with medals to the follow- ing children for regular attendance :—Boya' Department John A. Jones. Fred Williams, Thos. R. Jones, John Evans, R. J. Ellis, Edwin Jones, Lewis J. Williams, Sydney Jones, J. Jenkin Evans, Robert W. Ellis, Wm. Davies, R. T. Wil- liams, B. Lloyd Williams, T. Thomas, Tudor Thomas, Evan D. Rowlands, W. J. Roberts, Isaac Roberts, H. Parry, W. Joseph, Ivor Lewis, W. Johnson, J. Hughes James, Edw. J. 1-iughes, J. Arthur Hughes, Edw. Edwards, Peter Edwards, D. Morris Edwards, T. Simon Davies, J. E. Bur- beck, Charltls J. Williams, Daniel Reeves, Thomas Owen, Joseph Owen, Thomas Jones, Thomas J. Humphreys, Llew. Hopkins, Edmund Edwards, E. Doughton, T. Percy Williams, H W. Rowlands, W, J. Roberts, Thomas Rice, David H. Edwards, William Owen, Joel Morris, J. Morris Jones, John Jones, J, H. Howard, J. Elias ,Griffiths, D. R. Thomas, David Rice, J. T. Reeves, David Rees Parry, John Astley. The above hoys made over 400 attendances during the year. A medal was also awarded to 88 others who made an attendance of over 350 during the year. In the boys' department of the evening school prizss were awarded to the following :—Thomas Lewis, J. Thomas Evans, Ellis R. Jones, J. F. Hollier. Ll. M. Evans, J. Mason, Rees Evans, William Phillips. E. R. Jones, E. Jenkin Jones, H. Pickard, Richard Jones, Thomas Morgan, John Evans, David G. Pugh, Oswald P. Rees, D. Morria Jones, Gordon Ev ins, Laac Lloyd Evans, Edward Sandford, T. J. Delahay, C. Sand- ford, Hugh Jones, Evan Lewis, F. Thomas, J. Craig. Infants' Department Day School—Boys: George E. Edwards, Emrys Thomas, John R. Edwards, Theophilus Jenkins, H. Hammond, W. S. Jones, G. Jones, W. Doughton, J. F. Bird, 1. Llewelyn James, J. Bitchell, R. E. Lewis, D. H. Griffiths, R. Hughes, W. J. Edwards, B. Parry, A. Burbeck, W. Astley, S. Parry, D. E. Richards, A. Potts, A. W. Hopkins, L. Thomas, G. Jenkins, E. Lewis, C. Reeves, T. Evans, D. G. Lewis, D. W. Jones, T. Chamberlain, R. Ellis, A. Lee, H. Richards, D. L. Jones, H. Worthington, S. Lewis, J. Morgan, A. Potts Girls P. Leake, C. Shouring, M. Lee, N. Watkins, E. A. Morgan, S. A. Phillips, H. J. Lewis, S. C. Jones, C. E. Joseph, A. Morris, C. Williams, B. Hughes, M. Davies, M. H. Williams, H. E. Edwards, K. Thomas, C. Lloyd, C. Richards, L. Sifleet, N. Harries, M. Jones, E. Michael, E. J. Lewis, O. Lewis, M. Silcock, M. M. Jones, J. M. Samuel, A. A. Jones, L. Jones, M. E. Edwards, A. Lewis, E. Cruickshank, A. Jenkins, S. D. Jones, L. A. Rice, Olwen Ellis, A. J. Morgan, Maud Joseph, G. Jones. Girls' Department :-Maude B. Jones, Maudo Williams, Elizabeth Jones, Emily Shouring, Margaret E. Jones, Janetta Kenrick, Florence Davies, Helena Rowlands, Gwenath Evans, Claudia Jones, Daisy Edwards, Elizabeth Edwards, Annie Joseph, Ada A. Jones, Sarah G. Evans, L. Doughton, E. Jenkins, Margaret E. Davies, J. M. Morris, Annie O. Davies, Margaret E. Lewis, M. C. Ellis, M. A. Leake, E. J. Row- lands, Annie M. Jones, Mary G. Jones, R. Davies, Hannah M. Davies, Mary E. Edwards, Blodwen Jones, Elizabeth A. Owen, Edith Owen, M. E. Jones. Sophia E. Morris, Olive Jones, M. Jenkins, S. A. Reeves. Evening School—Girls' Department —Elizabeth A. Doughton, Ida Evans, Florence Hughes, Maggie Jones, Lizzie J. Jones, M. E. Owen, Lizzie O. Phillips, M. Warburton, Lena West, Annie Pierce, Mary Rowlands, Myfanwy Davies, Agnes A. Davies, Eunice Hughes, C. A. Jones, M. Sophia Jones, Dora A. Jones, Mabel Mills, L. Silcock, Mary Davies, Agnes Glitheroe, Amy Hollier, Emma Jones, Elizabeth A. Lloyd, Elizabeth D. Ellis. SCHOOL BOARD, TUESDAY, APRIL 9TH.- Present: Mr William Thomas, chairman, pre- siding Mrs Griffith, Prof. Edwards, Arch. deacon Protheroe, the Rev Prebendary Williams, and Mr R. J. Roberts. Acknowledgment.-A cammunication was sub- mitted by the Clerk, having been received from the Home Office in reply t > the vote of condolenoe passed with the King and the Royal Family.—It was resolved, on the proposition of Mrs Griffith, to have the reply framed and hung in a con- spicuous place in the school. A Pitiful Oas -Mrtl A. J. Hughes wrote calling the attention of the Board to the condition of a blind child who attended their school, and suggested that it should be sent to a school for the blind.—On the proposition of the Chairman, the question was deferred so as to ascertain the opinion of the child's parents, and the Clerk was in- structed to ask a Bristol institution for informa- tion. Application. -The application of Miss Elsie Owen, of the infants department, for an increase of salary, which was deterred from the previous meeting, was further considered.—The Clerk, re- plying to the Chairman, said the applicant received jE26 a year at pret-ent, and had served the Board twelve mmths as a teacher at that salary.— It was resolved, on the proposition of Archdeacon Protheroe, to refer the matter to the Visiting Committee, who would report to the next meeting. Conference.—Inspector D. E. Jones conferred with the Board in regard to the proposal to provide suitable rooms for the teaching of science acd art subjects. Several of the classes had fallen off in attendance and he wished to obtain information as to its cause. Two years before, the question was thoroughly discussed as to the advisability of continuing the classes at the Board Schools. It was then suggested that they should be removed to the Town Hall or to the County School.—Prebend- ary Williams observed tli, t it was a question which continually cropped up, adding that it was quite possible that classes could be held at the Town Hall.-The Chairman explained that plans of a suitable room had been submitted to the proper authorities and application made for the borrowmg of money, the reply being tha.t an inspector would inquire into the matter —Prebendary Williams enquired if a separate room was necessary, peeing that add,tional room wi u'd be provided in the extended Town Hall ? A town library could then be built, where the scienct- and art students could read before and after clashes.—Professor Edwards remarked that it was a disgrace to the tnwn th*t it had not got an art school before.—It was decided, on the proposition of the Chairman, that Mr D. E Jones ahould be shown th* plana of an art school already prepared, which Mr Jones agreed to.-A vote of thanks having been passed to Mr D. E. Jones, the meeting terminated. VALE OF RHEIDOL RAILWAY. LIST OF DIRECTORS. We are informed that the following gentlemen are the directors of the Vale of Rheidol Railway Cempa.ny :-Mr H. H. Montague, 28, Victoria- street, Westminster, S.W. Mr W. T. Madge, Albert Hall Mansions, Kensington, London; Mr J. Francis, Wallog, Abery.stwyth, and London Mr C. E. Cottier, 6, Frankfort-street, Plymouth Mr F. J. Ellis, Wilts and Dorset Bank Chambers, Plymouth. At a meeting of the Finance Committee of the Town Council held on Thursday afternoon of last week, it was decided that authority be given to the contractors, Messrs Pet ick and Sons, Plymouth, to widen the mooring place inside the gap at the harbour to an extent at least equal to a small space alleged to be encroached upon by the line of railway being carried a few feet below the high water mark of ordinary tides as shown on the ordnance map of 18S6. This, it is believed, settles the difficulty with the fishermen at the harbour.

BORTH OBITUARY.—The funeral of Mr E. W. Jones Neptune House, which took place on the 2nd April was very largely attended. Mr Jones had long been une of the most prominent residents of Borlh where he was much respected and held in high esteem. Much sympathy is felt here with Mrs Jones, the widow, and Miss Ellis, the niece, who have borne up well throughout the long:illnesg. Mr Jones had a very long and lingering illness but was fortunately five from much pain. His loss will be felt very much in Libanus Chapel where he was a leading member for very many years. READING Room.The ordinary meeting of the Reading Room and Library Committee was held in the room on April 2nd. The Rev Tudor Evans (chairman), Mrs Watkins, Capt Lewis, Mesara J. Beynon and W. T. Lewis being present. After transacting ordinary business, in view of so many of the members 'being absent, it was decided to convene a special meeting at as early a date as possible, to discuss the advisability of holding a concert in Whit week. Mra Watkina reported that Miss Daw, who had gone away for the Easter holidays, had received a parcel of new books, numbering about 180 volumes, as a present from a friend of hers. These would be placed on the shelves as soon as the necessary case had been made and put up to rpceive them. BOARD SCHOOL.-Th:s school has agaia this year earned the highest possible grants in all sub- jects taught. The success reflects great credit on Mr R. A. James, the headmaster, and on his efficient staff The following have attended the Board School without missing one attendance during the whole of the month of March :—Masters Chas G Williams, Tom Jones, T A Jones, W J Williams, W Josiah Jones, Evan D Vaughan, Enoch W James, John E Jones, Joha W Davies, T Llew Williams, H D C Williams, John L Williams, W D Jones, Richard D Hnghes, David Davies, T 0 Jones, W Stanley Jones, Misses Annie Williams, A M Williams, E J Hughes, Elizabeth E Williams, Jane Owen, Anoa L Williams, Maw Jenkins, Edith L Williams, M J Williams, Drusilla Edwards, Florence Williams, M Delia James, Elizabeth E Williams, Mary E Hughea and Gladys Morrie.

FELINFACH. SCHOOL BOARD.-The newly-elected Board for the Llanfihangel Ystrad U. D. met for the first time at the Felinfach Board School on Saturday evening, April 6th, when all the members were present. The meeting had been convened for the purpose of electing officers. Mr Morgan Griffiths, Penbrynmawr, was appointed chairman and Mr Lewis'Jones, Ffynondafolog, vice-chairman. ANNUAL TEAS.—The Rhydygwin and Tyny- gwndwn Sunday Schools held their annual tea- parties on Good Friday and Easter Monday re- spectively. Successful entertainments were held in the evenings in each chapel.

LLANGYBI. MEETING OF RATEPAYERS -4 meeting of the ratepayers of this parish was hdd at the Board School on Wednesday evening to consider the desirability of erecting a house for the School- master.—After the scheme had been explained by the chairman, Mr J. Walter Davies, he asked the meeting whether they preferred to give their voices openly or by ballot.-The majority blling in favour of the latter'course, a ballot was immediately taken. On counting it was found that fifteen had voted in favour of erecting the house and eleven against.

CARDIGANSHIRE QUARTER SESSIONS. The Eigter Quarter Sessions for the County of Cardigan were held at Lampeter yesterday before Colonel Davies Evans, lord lieutenant of the county, presiding; the Rev Rhys Jones-Lloyd, Troedyraur; W. Inglis Jones, Derry Orm md Charles Lloyd, Waunifor Lewis Davies, Gelly David Davies, Feliudre Nicholas Bray, John Francis, Wallog D. C. Roberts, Aberystwyth H. Tobit Evans, Ltanarth the Rev D. Griffiths, D. J. Williams, Tregaron the Rev T. R. Davies, Dr D. Morgan, Pontrhydygrnes Thomas Griffiths, Aber. ystwyth and Dr R. D. Roberts. OATH OF ALLEGIANCE, The magistrates present took the oath of allegiance to King Edward VII. NO PRISONERS. There were no prisoners for trial and the gr.\nd jury was thanked for their attendance aud dis- charged. CONDOLENCE. On the motion of the CHAIRMAN, a loyal address to the King was passed condoling with the Royal Family in the death of Qneen Victoria. JOINT POLICE COMMITTEE. The magisterial members cn the Joint Police Committee were re-elected—Messrs Willis Bund, N. Bray, David Davies, the Rev T. R. Davies, Mr John Francis, the Rev Daniel Griffiths, the Rev J. M. Griffiths, Major Hughes, Inglis Jones, Major Price Lewes, and Captain Stewart, with the Lord Lieutenant in place of Captain Evans, who is now sheriff of the county.

Gainsborough's celebrated portrait of the Duchess of Devonshire, which was stolen from Englanc'. some years ago, has been recovered in the United States, and is now in the possession of Mesir t Agnew.

LLWi NGWRIL. CKNSUS.—The census just completed shows that the population of the parish of Llangelynin is 1,070, an increase of 115 as compared with 1891, and a decrease of sixty-five compared with 1881. BAND OF HOPE.—On Good Friday the children belonging to the Band of Hope at the C.M. Chapel were treated to tea and cake. In the evening a very bright and attractive meeting was held at the Board School, Mr John E.ans, senior deacon, presided, and the conductorship wus in the capable hands of Mr Tnomxs Grffi h, Cambrian Hotyse. Mr John Lewis, Mill-street, took charge of the singing, and the remainder of the programme consisted of reci ation", dioiorfues, etc. There was a good attendance.

At Sunderland Police-court last week two constables, George Lane and Frank Warren, were committed for trial on a charge of having broken into the Avenue Theatre and stolen a quantity of brandy, whiskey, beer, cigars, and cigarettes. Last Sunday the prisoners, who pleaded not guilty, were on all night plain clothes duty. Lane is reported to have returned to the station in the morning under the influence of drink. On v3- theatre were found a police list, which had been given to Lane, and a knife, alleged to belong to Warren. The chief of the detective department stated that Lane told him that the door of the theatre gave way as Warren and himself were standing against it.

gjmttmg Appointments. MR T. P. LEWKS' FOXHOUNDS WILL MEET Wednesday, April 17tn Milestone Devil'a Bridge Road 11 a. tn.

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trths, Carriages, attb gcaiha. No announcemellts of marri<we* are inserted without suffi- cient authentication, for want of which announcements 10 us Gre someti-Y)tes omitted. A charae of ls., paid in advance, is made for the words ".No Cards," &c. in marriages and an addition to the simple' record of deaths. BIRTHS. JONEs-On Easter Sunday, April 7th, at Penlone Pen- nant, the wife of Captain William Jones, of a son. MARRIAGES. ADA—RICHAKDES—On Wednesday, 27th of February 1901, at St. James s Church, Kingston, Canada, Edwin Joseph Ada. youngest son of Capt. Ada of Kingston, Ontario, Canada, to Miss Annie Corbetta Richardes, Aberystwyth. te Capt" Richardas of Penglaise, MuR(;LL(iy-D17At ,Bethel Church, Brecon, by the Rev vV illiani Morgan, Pwllglas (father of the bridegroom) assisted by the Revs O. E. William" Pennal, and James Evans, Brecon, John J. Morgan,' Brecon) to Jenny Llod, Carnarvon. ^?R^* MOSGANS—On Monday, April 8th at the Register Otfice, Aberayron, before J. M' HOWPII registrar, Mr Fred Parry, New Quay to Miss M iria' Povff n i C7Prodyn' Llanfihangel Ystrad, now of ItOyai Oak, Aberayron. RICHARDS—DAVIES—b'th April, at Shiloh Chanel Aber- ystwyth, by the Rev T E. Roberts pS in the presence of the Rev W. Jones, Mr W T Cwmrheidol, to fe MA. Daviest'MeHndwr WiLLUMS-EvANS-9th April, at the Reeiste- Office, Aberystwyth, before the Rev W Jones Air A. E. Williams, to Miss Mary Evans, both of fie'rddol. DEATHS. ANDREws-On March 31st, at Salop Infirmary, Jane, Ti yeafs Andrews, postman, Glandovey, aged DAVIES-On the 7th April, at North End House, Tre- garon, Mrs Davies, wife of Mr Alichael J. Davie,, T ?: alehouse, aged 58 year. rn'bprf^f!. i at Cambrian-street, Aberystwyth, Gil ^ert Stanley, son of Mr Thomas Jones, bus driver, aged 6 months. 1 JONES—April 10th,at Cambrian-street,Aberystwyth John Lewis, son of Mr Thomas Jones, aged 3 years. RICHARDS-Alai-ch 24th, at Pentrerhydonen, near Capel Bangor, Mr James Richards, aged 77 years. OIMCOX—April 7th ,at South-terrace, Aberystwyth Ann. widow of Mr George Simcox, aged 72 years WILLIAMS-April 5th, at Penmaesglas-road, Aberystwyth, Mr Thomas Willianu, grocer s carrier, aged 27 years. Printed by J. GIBSON, and published by him ia Terrace-road, Aberystwyth, in the county of Cardigan; at Ll. EDWARDS'It, stationer. High-street. Bala; at J. Gibsons', at the Cambrian News Office, High- street. Barmouth, in the county of Merioneth; and at DAVID LLOYDS, Portmadoc. in the county of Carnarvon. On Friday, April 12th, 1901.

THE WAR. Plumer has occupied Pietersburg, 200 miles north of Pretoria. This town has been for some time the Boor seat of Government and baie of supplies. Only slight opposition was net with, the enemy having evacuated the place the night before Plumt,rs arrival. S!x'y prisoners were taken, however, as wlI as a seven-p under gun, and a big haul of ammunition and dynamite. The Boers in Cape Colony have captured about 100 men, consisting of 5th Lancf rs, Iaipsri^l Yeomanry, and Brabant's Horse, who wore forced to yield to superior numbers