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QUERIES. Never again. Turmoil is past This is the end. Peace comes at last. Is stillness peace ? Ah, who shall say ? Is this the end ? Life cries out, Nay. MY CORONATION ODE. I am greatly perplexed how to make the most of my coronation ode. You see, I do not seem to catch on as a poet. I believe the King has ordered an ode from Sir Lewis Morris, but his Majtsty does not know about me. I am afraid he does not even read this column every week. This is, in a way, my only chance of reaching distinction and I can- not for the world hit on a scheme that satisfies me. Of course I will print it here at the right time, but that does not seem to be sufficient. It is a poor job writing odes. I got nothing for the last and I am in danger of getting nothing for this one either. Poetry is a poor business. YES, YES., The newspapers are asking with great in- sistence: "Is our education sound?" Yes, certainly, and very little else, and empty at that. END OF APRIL. April, with black thorn white and white thorn And growing grass and weed and wayside flower, Responding to the mystic touch of spring With subtle, untrained prodigality. Bramble, violet, bracken and primrose, Unfolding fronds of fern, ivy, foxglove, The startled flutt'ring flight of nesting birds This is the miracle, each year renewed, That men lose sight of in its commonness. AN INTERVIEW. Interviewer What do you think of the street obstruction correspondence ? Myself It struck me as comic but I suppose the Chief Constable was not struck that way. I do not understand the way the law is administered locally, but I do not blame the Chief Constable. Interviewer: I suppose you believe that everything is quite fair. Myself: I do not believe anything of the sort. I have never believed in local fairness. Take the questions of street obstructions and, let us say, murders. If there were several murders in the town would action be taken in some cases and not in others ? There are daily street obstructions. On what ground is action taken in some cases of street obstructions and not in others is as great a mystery to me as if action were taken in some murder cases and not in others. I do not believe that the Town Clerk is responsible for certain obstructors of the streets being proceeded against and others being allowed to use the streets daily. The Chief Constable may not be responsible. Interviewer Do you think the police have a right to discriminate between one offender and another ? Myself Certainly not. There is no greater injustice in the world than an unequally ad- ministered law. Quite apart from the niggers, the streets and footpaths are obstructed every day. In certain cases the police take no action. I understand that the niggers purchase the right to break the law. Perhaps the other persons possess unknown rights to break the law, and the police rightly do not hold them- selves responsible. It is not wise to impute blame. I am perplexed. Interviewer: I suppose you could get the thing altered ? Myself: 0, yes, easily. But it is never wise to move far ahead of public opinion. Some day the people will see the shame of having privileged persons, and will protest effectively against what I may call the blind side of the authorities. I generally win in the long run —when I am right. Interviewer What do you propose to do about these obstructions in different parts of the town ? Myself: I mean to go on cultivating public opinion. It does not matter more to me than to other people whether the streets are danger- ous to pedestrians or not. The people are learning. They are always learning, and in the end the people who jaw about fairness have to be as fair as they pretend to be. Interviewer: Who is at fault ? Myself: First of all a feeble Town Council second, an indifferent public; third, an under- paid Town Clerk fourth, an undecided police fifth, znd mainly, a sort of backstairs influence round. Interviewer: Yes, it is very curious. Myself: It is. You see, everybody knows everybody, and all the local authorities are interwoven and mixed up, so that if one person moves without the other person's consent there is trouble. Interviewer: The Ratepayers' Association will Myself: Yes, very likely. It is a bit early yet. Good day. I will think about the matter of the correspondence. That is as far as I can go at present. But it was comic, very. DROSS AND SCUM. I prayed that I the inner soul of things might see, That I life's scum and dross might strongly put away; v. I prayed and prayed that only what was best might be, And I, alas, was counted dross and scum, not they! OBSER YA TIONS. I have no desire to alter the order of God's providence in order to suit my own con- venience. I am not afraid of men debiting me with my faults and weaknesses. These do not separate me from my fellows. It is when they credit me with virtues and excellences that they begin to thrust me into loneliness. I do not think I ever saw a man of whom I am afraid, but I am often afraid of children. They see with clear, unbiassed vision and are remorseless in judgment. The fact that human beings can live together in communities shows that they have more in common than they are sometimes willing to admit. The surest way to take the sting out of neglect is to not think more of yourself than the people think of you and not to want anything that they can withhold. He who says what everybody thinks and nobody can put into words is more likely to reach fame than he who thinks what nobody else has thought, but which everybody can put into words as soon as the thought is once ex- pressed. Old age has more compensations than the young are aware of. Socialists seem to forget that millionaire capitalists do not take their wealth with them when they die. There can be no such thing as equal oppor. tunity as long as powers are unequal. It is absurd to speak of a carthorse having an equal opportunity with a thoroughbred of winning the Derby. Reputation is the combined approval of individuals whose personal opinion would be treated with contempt. We prize the things to which other people attach value without regard to their own worth. You may safely tell the profoundest secrets of your soul to the tattling busybody if you make no reserve, and he will never realize the fact. It is often not what has happened to us, but what has not happened to us that has made life tragic. Happy is he who can realize the bitterness of life in another man's mouth. THEi EDUCATION BILL. My opinion is that the people most interested in the Education Bill do not care a rap about it. The Bill proposes to endow denominational schools. Since 1870 the people have used denominational schools more extensively than ever. The bulk of the people do not care whether their children go to a board school or a church school. The Govern- ment can carry their Bill if they are determined, and I think they will carry it. Nonconformists even in Wales have been untrue to their principles in my opinion in not teaching their religion to the young. They could not agree among themselves and there- fore they decided not to teach religion at all. That is not the sort of attitude that I commands my respect or that moves me to admiration. I think the Church of England wants w gei, public money and will get it, but Noncon- formists would get it if they could, just as they got the whisky money and were glad of it, and just as they take the other drink money and say nothing about it. Board Schools in Wales have failed. They have paid mean salaries they have been under-staffed they have been starved for apparatus; they have not even been kept clean, and they have been used to carry out parochial jobs as shabby as could well be conceived.. I shall be glad to see education put under one body, but women ought to be made eligible to serve on them, and the Act should be com- pulsory. It is a shameful thing that the schools of children should be the battle ground of creeds and the Conformists are as bad as Nonconformists. The Church of England has had the in- struction of the bulk of the children of the land and the clergy are always telling the country that the bulk of the people are in- different to religion. I do not care whether the Bill passes or not. Indeed I do not think it matters whether any Bill passes or not. The country could very well do without Parliament for ten or fifteen years. THE RECORD. He had done life's hardest tasks and borne its pains, Had felt the loss life brings and won its grains, Had basked in sunshine, shrivelled in the cold, Quaffed deep of love and hate, and now was old Passion had died, the best and worst was done, What was lost was lost, whab was won was won. WHAT DOES IT MATTER? I I wish the coronation ceremony was over and so most likely does the King. Ceremonies disturb me and make me lose the connection of thoughts and impressions. Many people would like to be able to say that they were at the coronation. I do not think I would, but cannot be sure as no invitation has come to me. What does it matter whether I am present or not ? There will be a great crowd. Many years ago I used to wish that I could write articles. I have written some articles- thousands of them, but what does it matter? To-night I shall go and look at the western sky when the sun is setting and afterwards. The sky will be beautiful, but most likely not as beautiful as I have seen it, but still beautiful. What does it matter whether we are among the privileged few or not, as long as we are alive and can see the blue sky and the soft colours in the west. Some day we shall not see them. Well, then it will not matter. What does matter? I think only content matters—content, and the full free exercise of powers and faculties. Freedom matters, of course, and by freedom I mean freedom from envy, or hate, or jealously, or fear, or proverty, or death, or life. If you have this freedom nothing else really matters-not really, you know. Some people think that it is impossible to be free in this way, but it is not only possible but far easier than is generally supposed. You have only to let things come and go to find that they do not matter. When hate has done its worst and spleen has shot its last bolt, nothing is greatly altered. Disappointments and sorrow are inevitable, but they are often greatly embittered by pride and vanity and self-pity. Nothing really matters, no, not even death. There have been people who could not do all sorts of things, but there has never been any- body too young or too old, too wise or too foolish, too learned or too ignorant to die. The only thing necessary to be able to die is to be alive. The rest does not matter. No, not one little bit. I am very much astonished that people who seem to set so great a store by life do not take greater pains to live. My chief effort is to live. I do not mean to enjoy, or to experience, or to act or achieve, but just to live. When you have learnt how to live, the rest, as I have said before, does not matter. The Coast. J. G.

ABERYSTWYTH. DEPARTURIC. -Mrs Rice Wiiliams is leaving Aber- ystwyth, where she has resided many years. She is going to live in London after spending some time at Bath and elsewhere. DAMAGE.—The bark has been largely stripped from one of the trees at the north side of the lower end of North-parade. It is to be hoped the offender will be discovered. DRY SWEEPING.—The filthy habit of dry- sweeping the streets has begun again. Surely the Medical Officer ought to have something to say about this germ-distributing process. And Aber- ystwyth, too, is a health reaort OBITCART.—The death took place at 3, Smithfield-road, on Saturday morning of Mr David Jones, of Brwstyr Farm, Bettws Leiki, at the early age of twenty. Deceased, who was employed as an improver carpenter by Messrs Owen's Bros, builders, only took his to his bed last Monday, suffering from a cold. He contracted preumonia and pleurisy which together with inflamation caused death as stated. Dr Rowlands was in constant attendance throughout his illness. The remains were removed on Wednesday morning to Llan- gybi where they were interred. Much sympathy is felt for his sorrowing parents. DISORDERLY WELSH NAVVIES.—At the Police Station on Monday morning before the Mayor (R. J. Jones, Esq,) Thomas Griffiths, and J. D. Perrott, Eeqrs, Robert Williams and William Williams, two Welsh labourers engaged on the Devil's Bridge Railway, were brought up charged with having been drunk and disorderly on Saturday night.—P.C. Mathias said the defendants were quarrelling and creating a disturbance in Mill-street. They were drunk and as they refused to go away he locked them up.-Robert Williams, who had been fined before a short time ago, was)fined 10s and costs or a month in default and William Williams 5s and costs or a fortnight. Neither men was able to pay and were sent to prison. PROPOSED COLLEGE GYMNASIUM.—At the College Athletic Sports on Saturday Principal Roberts announced that a promise ot a donation of £ 1,000 had been made through a member of the College for the purpose of building and equipping a gymnasium in connection with the College to be carried on under a competent instructor. Con- siderable additional funds would, of course, be required in order to meet the demands of the scheme and it was probable that the realisation of the project would not be possible for some time. The President of the College, be added, had promised a site free. The announcement was received with great enthusiasm by the students.. NODDFA LODGE.—The weekly meeting of the Juvenile Noddfa Lodge was held at Progress Hall on Friday evening, under the presidency of Miss Pritchard, 32, Pier-street. The following pro- gramme was rendered -Song, Maggie H. Jones song, Claudia JoDes recitation, Maggie A. Roberts song, Mary L. Jones glee, L. A. Jones, Edith Harries, and M. E. Davies duett, Lizzie J. Jenkins and Hugh R. Jenkins recitation, Nelly Harries and Mary Benson song, Lilly Jones 8°«>g, Lizzie J. Jenkins; glee, Maggie Roberts, Maggie A. Jones, and Claudia Jones song, Johnny Jones glee, Myfanwy Hughes, Li 5Z16 J OB68| I Annie F. Jones. The accompanist was Miss Annie J. Williams. M, A. Roberts and Claudia Jones were appointed to arrange the programme for next meeting. THE LATE REV PENLLYN JONES.—The will dated December 31st, 1900, of the Rev Evan Penllyn Jones, M.A., of Argoed House, Penglaise- road, Aberystwyth, librarian of the University College of Wales, who died on February 16th, has just been proved in London by Mrs Elizabeth Jones, tne widow, and Lewis Evans of Rutland- street, Swansea, the value of the estate being 92,051 19s 8d. He gave to the University College library such of his books that might be selected and the income from the residue of his property to his wife. At her decease he bequeathed 9100 to the Salem Calvinistic Church, £ loo to the English Presbyterian Church, Aberystwyth, £100 to the University College of Wales, £)00 to the Calvinistic Methodist Foreign Missionary Society, 100 to the minister's fund of the Welsh Cal. vinistic Methodist Connexion for South Wales, EIOO to the county fund in connection with the monthly meeting for Cardiganshire, and the residue ot his property between his half-brother and sisters, John Richards. Elizabeth Jones, Laura Camberlaine, and Jane Griffiths. WORKING MEN'S INSTITUTE.—Mrs Rice W lliams, who is leaving the town. has presented a number of books to the Working Men's Institute. BLANK SHEET.—There were no cases down for hearing at the weekly Petty Sessions held at the Town Hall on Wednesday. The Mayor and J. D. Perrott, Efqr, attenied. WORKING MEN'S INSTITUTE.—Mrs Rice W lliams, who is leaving the towD, has presented a number of books to the Working Men's Institute. BLANK SHEET.—There were no cases down for hearing at the weekly Petty Sessions held at the Town Hall on Wednesday. The Mayor and J. D. Perrott, Etqr, attended. AT LAST.—On Tuesday afternoon, a meeting of the Public Lights Committee, not convened by the Chairman, was held at the Corporation Offices when the Surveyor was directed to obtain proper glass for insertion in the elf ctric lamps on the Terrace. THE STATION ENTRANCE.—There has been a meeting between Mr Denniss and the members of the Council in reference to the entrance to the Station. It is to be hoped a thorough job will be made of it. We are glad the work is going to be done before a new station is built. THE BOARD SCHOOLS.—The ground in front of these schools is littered with paper, the grass is uncut, the plants are neglected, and the whole place is a very complete object lesson for children in disorder and how not to do it. The ground is a bad character for the School Board. PRINCE OF WALES'S INSTALLATION. -TheCambrian Railways Company will make cheap excursion bookings on May 8th and 9th to Carnarvon and Bangor on the occasion of the installation of the Prince of Wales as chancellor of the University of Wales. Particulars will be found in an advertisement. SUCCESSES.—Amongst those who successfully passed the examination held in London last month qualifying them as members of the Pharma- ceutical Society, is the name of Mr Frederick G. Paley, assistant at Mr J. P. Thomas's, Great Dark- gate-street. Mr uerte Thomas, son of Mr J. P. Thomas. has passed the examination qualifying him for articles in a chemist's shop. PLASCRUG.—One of the favourite walks in Aberystwyth is down Plascrug. Let the Town Council go this walk and report at the next meet- ing what they see in the shape of attractions on their own property. There must be manure, but whether it need be in full sight of every visitor is a question that can only be answered in one way. Why should we constantly have to point out things of this kind ? There are Corporation officials enough, but if not let some additional ones be appointed. I.O.G.T.—The usual weekly meeting of the Ystwyth Lodge of Good Templars was held at the Progress Hall, Mill-street, last Friday evening. The chief templar, Mr R. A. Edwards, U.C. W., presided over a good attendance. The following programme was gone through :-Solo, Mr D Davies, 12, Crynfryn-buildings; recitation, "Carlo ar plentyn," Mr Jack James, Penparke solo, Rwyn myn'd." Miss Mary Davies, Lisburne- terrace solo, "Dagrau'r Iesu," Miss L. M. Jones, 28, Marine-terrace. The officers for the next quarter were elected and are to be installed at the next meeting. Miss H. Jones 7, William-street, and Mr T. E. Pugh 19, Great Darkgate-street, were appointed to arrange a programme for the next meeting. SUDDEN DEATH.—The death occurred very suddenly on Saturday afternoon at the age of thirty- three of Mrs Morgan, wife of Mr J. Paith Morgan, clerk at the County Council office. She was prematurely confined on Saturday morning, up to which she appeared to be in satisfactory health. She was attended by Dr Thomas who called in Dr James, and she seemed to be doing well, but she suddenly collapsed and peacefully parted this life about three o'clock, her husband, her sister and other relatives, with the doctor being present at the bedside. Mrs Morgan was a native of Aber- dovey, but had spent most of her time abroad. Much sympathy is felt with the bereaved husband and mother ani other relations. ASSESSMENT COMMITTEE.—A meeting of the Assessment Committee was held at the New Market Hall on Monday when there were present Messrs G. Fossett Roberts, Daniel Jones, J. B. Morgan, Richard Thomas. Edwin Morris, James Jones, David Davies, and E. Llewellin, clerk.—On the motion of Mr Thomas Jones, seconded by Mr Richard Thoiras, Mr G. Fossett Roberts was unanimously re-elected chairman for the ensuing year.—Mr Edwin Morris was also re-appointed vice-chairman. -Supplemental valuation lists were submitted for the parishes of Ceulanymaesmawr, Clarach, Cynullmawr, Trefeirig, Vaenor Lower, Llanfihangel Upper, and Cyfoethybrenin.—The Committee considered several objections to the valuation lists. PRESENTATION.—A representative gathering of Court Aberystwyth of the Independent Order of Foresters took place on Wednesday evening last, the occasion being the presentation of a handsome portmanteau engraved and superbly fitted as a travelling companion to Brother W. H. Hollier upon his departure for Johannesburg, South Africa. Brother H. H. Davies, Pier-street, presided as chief ranger, and having expressed the pleasure of the Court at offering a token of esteem and the loss which the local Court would feel at Brother Hollier's leaving, Brother Wilkinson in formally presenting the article, eulogised the services of Brother Hollier to the Court since its local inception, laying particular stress upon the efficient manner in which he had acted as delegate to the High Court on two occasions. Brothers Cashmore, Northey, J. L. Jones, and Hindley, also spoke, and in acknowledging the gift Brother Hollier thanked the members and assured them of his faithfulness to Foresters' principles the wide world over. The portmanteau was supplied by Mr R. Northey. TEA AND ENTERTAINMENT.—A tea and enter- tainment was held in connection with Siloam Sun- day School at the Buarth Hall on April 24th. The tea was laid in the afternoon and was partaken of by over a hundred adults. The tables were presided over by the following ladies :—Misses E Jenkins, M J Griffith, A Griffiths, A Warrington, E WarriDgton, J White, A M Edwards, A Edwards, M J Evans, E E Evans, M Jones, M Jones, D Davies, and Miss Simpson. The entertainment in the evening was largely attended and was presided over by Mr H L Evans, borough accountant. The programme was as follows Chorus by the Choir pianoforte solo, Miss Lizzie Jones solo. D Jones recitations, Master Wm Owen, Miss Nellie Edwards, and Master Richard Edwyn Edwards recitation, Miss Catherine Alice Warrington duett, Miss Annie Mary Davies and Annie Richards recitation, Miss Maggie Hughes chorus, the Choir recitation, Master Arthur Stanley Jones solo, Miss M W Parry recitations, Miss Emma J Edwards Master John Ernest Jones:; duet, Master Willie and Miss Maggie Warrington recitation, Miss Harriet Jones solo and chorus, Masters Richard Charles Jones and John Ernest Jones duet, Messrs J Eryl Watkins and J D Cowley solo, Miss E J Warrington recitation, MasterlJohn William Davies mandoline solo, Miss Maria Doughton recitation, Miss C Edith Edwards solo, Mr J Eryl Watkin recitation, Miss Mary T Evans 'chorus, the Choir; mouth organ solo, Mr John Jones recitation, Master Rd Charles Jones solo, Master Arthur Griffiths recitation, Miss Esther Lloyd Warrington solo, Mr D J Cowley recitation, Master Evan D Jones duet, Misses M W Parry and E J Warrington solo, Mr J D Jones duet, Messrs Erfyl Watkins and J Cowley chorus, the Choir. DRAMATIC PERFORMANCE.—One of the plea- santest features of the re-union of College students which takes place at Aberyrtwyth in the spring of each year is a dramatic performance by professors and past students. This year a large number of past and present students, inhabitants, and visitors assembled to witness the representation at the Pier Pavilion of "Uncle's Will," Old Cronies and scenes from Shakespeare's Henry IV." for the benefit of the funds of the Physiological Laboratory of the College. In Uncle's Will," Miss Menai Rowlands took the part of Florence Marigold," a part which is taken with great grace and effect by Mrs Kendal, "Charles Cashmore" was taken by Professor Ainsworth Davis and Mr Barker by Dr. Brough. An excellent representation of the play was given, Miss Menai Rowlands acting her part with much dramatic skill and expressing her words with a distinctness that made them audible in every part of the Pavilion. Dr. Brough and Professor Ainsworth Davis were also distinct, deliberate, and skillful and not a point was missed. A more ambitions flight was attempted in the per- formance of three scenes from Shakespear's Henry IV. and in this section of the evening's entertain. ment the acting was capital but the general effect was reduced by indistinctness of utterance. Dr. Ethe made an excellent Falstaff, Mr Edgar W. B. Jones, Prince Henry," Mr A. W. Rogers, "Poins," Mr T. Ainsleigh Jones, Bardolpb," Mr P. V. Thomas, Francis," Mr T. R. Dawes, "Sheriff," and Miss Macaulay as "Hostess." The representation of the piece was thoroughly en- joyed by the audience, as was also the reproduction of "Old Cronies" by Dr. Brough and Professor Ainsworth Davis. Dr. Jacks," represented by Professor Davis, was an old croney given to the compilation of a dictionary and the search for derivations. Captain Pigeon," represented by Dr. Brough, was a retired sea captain and another old croney." Captain Pigeon," calling on •« Dr. Jacks finds him Immersed in his dictionary and volunteers several comica' derivations of words, c*Body said, "is derived from bodice and bodice is derived from Boadicea because she never wore any But the object of Captain Pigeon's visit was not to assist in lexicography but to get the advice of the literary Dr. Jacks how best to make a proposal °* to Miss Jones, The Parade, Borth." The different methods were discussed—verbal and written-each of which had its merits and demerits-and eventually it was de- cided to make the proposal by telegram, the sailor being careful to keep the message under twelve words. A great deal of fun was got out of various suggestions and the audience was kept in a state of merriment from beginning to end, the acting being capital. During the intervals an orchestral select- ion was performed, Gounod's "Ave Marla" beauti- fully sung, with 'cello obligato by the Rev J. H. Far. mer, and It The Fairy's Lullaby" sung by Miss Dora Gilpin. The musical conductor was the Rev J. H. Farmer, the stage manager, Mr A. W. Davies, chief steward, Mr W. Jenkyn Jones, M.A., and general manager, Dr. Brough.

MACHYNLLETH. MAENGWYN CHAPEL.—On Monday evening, Rev J. Williams, Dwyrain, Anglesey, preached to a large congregation at Maengwyn Chapel. MACHYNLLETH SHOW.-On Wednesday afternoon a meeting of the Show Committee was held at Vane Hall. The chief business of the meeting was to appoint sub-committees and judges. The selection of it he latter was not finally settled. GRAIG CHAPEL.—On Thursday week the Rev Mr Matber fBarmouth) and the Rev Talwyn Davies (Bala) preached at Graig Chapel. They were on their way to the Quarterly Meeting held at Pennal on Thursday and Friday. ENGLISH CHAPEL.—On Thursday week the Rev. D. Lloyd Jones, Llandinam gave a very interesting lecture in the Now Schoolroom, the subject being The Solar System," illustrated by lantern views. The chair was taken by Mr John Edwards, Bryn- ffynon. SCHOOL BOARD.-A meeting of the Board was held on Monday. There were present—Rev W. S. Jones, (chairman), Rev Josiah Jones and Rev J. D. Jones and Mr D. Williams, clerk. The chief business of the meeting, was to consider the estimate for the current year. A rate of 6d in the pound was decided upon, being an increase of lid as compared with that of last year.

BALA. SPECIAL SESSIONS.—On April 28th, before J. W. Roberts, Esq., P.C. Owen Jones charged John Lewis, a vagrant, with begging at Llanuwchllyn that day and John Johnson with aiding and abetting.—Lewis, who pleaded guilty, was sen- tenced to seven days' imprisonment and Johnson, who pleaded not guilty, was discharged. CORONATION.—The committee appointed to carry out the arrangements with reference to the festivities, etc., which are to take place to cble- brate the coronation of the King, met last Tuesday, the 29th April, under the presidency of Mr J. W. Roberts, J.P., when a large number attended. The question of having something permanent to celebrate the event was discussed at some length and a feeling was expressed that, if arrangements could be made to improve the footpath which runs along Caemawr on the lake side, it would be a great improvement and boon to the residents and visitors. It was, however, ultimately resolved that a deputation should be appointed to interview Ms- Price, of Rhiwlas, and Mrs Passingham, the respective owners of the land, with the view of ascer- tain their willingness to render facilities towards improving the Caemawr footpath and its approaches. It was decided that the festivities should be con- fined to one day and that the same consist of enter. taining 'all the Bala school children and Rhos- ygwaliau children to tea, as well as all the aged poor and that athletic sports be held. It was also resolved to purchase the necessary number of mugs to be given to all the school children. A sub-committee of ladies was appointed to make the necessary arrangements for the tea, and a sports committee was appointed to draft a list of events and the probable amount of the money that will be required and submit a report thereon to the General Committee. PETTY SESSIONS, SATURDAY, APRIL 26TH.— Before E. G. Jonas, R. J. Ll. Price, John Williams, John Parry, Evan Jones, Esquires, and Colonel Burton. Drunkenness —P.C. Williams charged Thomas Pritchard with having been drunk in Tegid-street on the 30th March —Accused, who did not appear, was fined 2s 6d and costs. Education.— John Walsong, Y Foel, was charged by Edward Jones, school attendance officer, with neglecting to send his child to school.— Defendant was ordered to pay 5s costs. Slop Throwing.-ElIen Evans of Bryncaled Alley was charged by D. R. Roberts, inspector of nuisances of the Urban Council, with having thrown night soil inte the gutter at Bryncaled Alley.- Accused, who appeared and pleaded guilty, was ordered to pay the costs of summons. Assault. -Anne Roberts, Tryweryn-terrace, charged William Roberts, of the same place, with having assaulted her on the 19th April, and Anne Edwards of the same place charged John Roberts with a similar offence on the same date.—Mr J. Jones Morris, Blaenau Festiniog, appeared for the complainant in each case, and Mr J. R. Jordan, Bala, defended.—From the evidence, it appeared that the affair was a squabble between neighbours. —After a lengthy hearing, the Bench ordered William Roberts to pay 11s 6d costs and the case against John Roberts was dismissed. M-

At Blackburn on Thursday William Heaton, a weaver, was sentenced to one month's imprison- ment for stealing a fox terrier dog, valued at 30s which he boiled down to extract fat. He sold this as a cure for rheumatism, a practice he had carried on for years, having been taught it by his father.

PKiNRHViS liEUDKAbiTH. BOARD OF GUARDIANS, TUESDAY, APRIL 29TH.-Present: Mr Owen Jones, chairman, presiding Mr William Jones, vice-chairman Dr Samuel Griffith, Capt Morgan Jones, Messrs Cadwaladr Roberts, Robert Richards,,E. Bowen Jones, D. Tegid Jones, L. Foster Edwards, Hugh Jones, Robert Jones, R. O. Williams, S. S. Jones, William Williams, R. Pughe, Richard Roberts, John Roberts, G. M. Jones, J. R. Jones, E. Llewelyn, and J. Pritchard; Messrs T. Roberts, clerk; David Jones, assistant clerk; Dr J. R. Jones and Dr Jones Morris' medical officers; Messrs D. J. Jones, master; J. B. Jones, W. Thomas, and R. Parry, reliev- ing officers. The Chair.-This being the annual meeting, Mr Cadwaladr Roberts was voted to the chair for the time being on the proposition of Captain Morgan Jones, seconded by Mr Richard Williams.—In answer to Mr Cadwaladr Roberts, the Clerk stated that the chairman of the Board and of each of the rural district councils ceased to be in office as such on April 15th.—Mr William Jones proposed the re-election of Mr Owen Jones as chairman for the ensuing year.—Mr William Williams and Dr Griffith seconded the proposi- tion, which was cariied unanimously.—In acknowledging, the Chairman dwelt upon the responsibilities of guardians and emphasised the need of being just to the ratepayers as well as to the poor. The Vice-Chair.-Mr William Jones was re- elected vice-chairman on the proposition of Mr tj. Tegid Jones seconded by several members. Committees.-The different committees were re- elected, Dr Griffith and Mr William Williams being added to the Finance Committee. The Assessment Committee is composed of the following :—The Chairman, the Vice-Chairman, Messrs G. Parry Jones, R. O. Williams, William Davies, E. Bowen Jones, Robert Jones, Morgan Jones, John Pritchard, Robert Richards, Cad- waladr Roberts, and D. Tegid Jones. Statistics.-The Master reported that there were 59 inmates in the House compared with 52 in the corresponding period last year, and that 39 vagrants had been relieved during the fortnight. Out-relief administered during the fortnight Tremadoc district £ 68 to 262 paupers Festiniog district, £ 94 15s 2d to 357 paupers Deudraeth district, £ 74 los to 300 paupers total £ 237 10s 2d to 919 paupers compared with £ 249 19s 5d to 910 paupers in the corresponding period last year. Grant.—The receipt of £ 481 4s 6d, being a half- yearly instalment of the annual grant under the Agricultural Rates Act, was announced. The Coromtion.-The Local Government Board wrote authorising the expenditure of a reason- able sum towards celebrating the coronation at the Workhouse and towards additions to the re- lief of the out-door paupers.—Mr Griffith Jones said many persons outside the Workhouse did not fare ihalf as well as the inmates, and yet it was now proposed supplying them with more luxuries.—The Chairman sug- gested that the matter should be referred to a committee. He was anxious that, whatever form the celebrations should take, it should be based on true patriotism.—Mr Cadwaladr Roberts sug- gested that the consideration of the matter should be deferred. A gentleman proposed giving a tea at Blaenau and perhaps another benefactor would do the same for the Workhouse inmates. The County Council would be considering the matter in a day or two, and if they decided upon a resonable expenditure and the Board did like- wise, it would come rather heavy on the rate- payers, who, at Festiniog, were also asked to con- tribute privately to celebrations.—The Chairman said the matter could be discussed in all its aspects by the Committee. Personally, he felt that the Guardians should act independently. He might add that it was not true that a gentle- man was going to give a tea at Blaenau. There was to be a tea, but it would be given by the Coronation Committee.—Mr C. Roberts I was misinformed then.—The matter was referred to the Visiting Committee. Home for the Blind.-It was decided to continue the annual donation of Z5 to the Bangor Home for the Blind. S:P'1'mr.f'.R in the House.—A hill for fnr hindinc the Bible used for divine services in the House, was presented. Several members thought the charge excessive, Mr Cadwaladr Roberts observ- ing that it would have been better to purchase a fresh copy.—On the motion of the Chairman, a hearty vote of thanks was accorded ministers of the Gospel in the district who arranged for a sermon at the House each Sunday. Attendance of Members.-The following is a list of attendances made during the year, there being 27 guardians' meetings, 7 assessment committee meetings, 13 school attendance committees, 11 visiting, 5 finance, and 3 building :-The Chair- man (who was away in America during six weeks of the year) 23 g, 6 a, 8 s a, 1 v, 5 f, 3 b Vice-Chair- man, 25 g, 7 a, 11 s a, 3 v, 1 b Morgan Roberts, 7g, 1 v. I b John Pritchard, 20 g, 3 a, 1 f; R. O. Williams, 17 g, 4 a, 1 b Griffith Jones, 18 g E. Llewelyn, 17 g, 1 v Mr R. D. Evans, 5 g S. S. Jones, 23 g, 6 v Robert Jones, 25 g, 6 a Cadwaladr Roberts, 27 g (hear, hear), 4 a, 7 v, and 1 b Richard Roberts, 20 g, 6 v, 2 f; Richard Williams, 23 g, 8 v Wm. Williams, 25 g, 10 v Dr Samuel Griffith, 18g, 3v; L. Foster Edwards, 25g, 7 s a Robert Richards, 10 g, 3 a, 4 s a G. Parry Jones, 26 g, 6 a, 7 v, 4 f John Roberts, 24 g, 5v, 1 b; Evan Williams, 25g, 6f; J. R. Jones (elected September 17th), 14 g, 4 s a, If; Hugh Jones, 16 g, 9 sa, 2f: D. Tegid Jones, 16 g, 4 a, 10 s a, 2v; Robert Roberts (elected October 1st), 9 g; Morgan Jones, 21 g, 5 a, 7 v, 2 b; Wm. Davies, 9g, 4 a, 2 f, 14 E. Bowen Jones, 13 g, 2 a, 2 s a. Next Meeting.-The next meeting will be held a day earlier than usual in view of Pwllheli fair falling on Tuesday. DEUDRAETH RURAL DISTRICT COUNCIL, TUESDAY, APRIL 29TH. The Chair.-This being the annual meeting, the first business was the appointment of chairman, and on the motion of Mr John Roberts, seconded by Mr Evan Williams, Mr Wm. Jones was re-elected for the ensuing year. Ihe Vice-Chair.—Mr Robert Richards was re-elected vice-chairman on the motion of Dr Samuel Griffith, seconded by Mr D. Tegid Jones. Parochial committees. -Rural district councillors were re-appointed parochial committees. Joint Sanitary Alithority.-The Chairman and Dr Samuel Griffith were re-elected as the repre- sentatives of the Council on the Joint Sanitary Authority. The Small-Pox Scare.—Mr Uwen Jones and Mr Cadwaladr Roberts waited as a deputation from the Festiniog Urban Council on the Council with regard to the proposal to have a joint isolation hospital for the two districts. Mr Jones pointed out the risks the districts ran in case of an out- break of a virulent infectious disease like small- pox and explained that if there was no provision for the infected cases each case would have to be isolated separately. Festiniog Urban Council were favourable to a zinc building erectcd in a central part of the two districts, such as Traws- fynydd for instance. Nothing had been definitely settled however and the present suggestion was that a joint committee should be appointed to go into the details and prepare a report on the ques- tion of site and of the estimated cost to the two councils.—Dr Samuel Griffith inquired whether the Council were bound to go in for a hospital ? The proposal involved considerable outlay.—The Clerk (Mr Thomas Roberts); If there is no hospital it means that each infected case would have to be isolated separ- ately. There is no compulsion except to that extent.—Dr Samuel Griffith: I was on the Port- madoc Local Board for thirty years and during that time a small hospital was provided, but as far as I know there has not been a single case there yet.—The Clerk said Carnarvon and Gwyrfai were considerably put out during the outbreak of small-pox last year, owing to the absence of pro- vision for the patients.—Mr Owen Jones Let us hope that we shall never have occasion to use the building if one is provided. But as you know we run risks. For instance, many tramps pass through Penrhyn. Suppose some of them were infected, where would you be ? I may say that we are arranging at Festiniog for temporary pro- vision.—Mr Hugh Jones said he would not care to see all infected cases brought to Trawsfynydd. (Laughter.) It was his opinion that infected cases should not be removed. They should be isolated in the dwellings where they were found.—The Clerk They are removed in London and other places.—The deputation having re- tired, it was decided, on the proposition of Mr D. Tegid Jones, seconded by Mr R. Pugh, to appoint representatives to meet members of Festiniog Urban Council and the following were appointed :-Dr Griffith, Messrs G. Parry Jones, Robert Richards and D. Tegid Jones. Grant.-A half-yearly instalment of the annual grant under the Agricultural Rates Act, amount- to £ 45 12s Id, was announced. Scarlatina Outbreak.-The Inspector reported that there was an outbreak of mild scarlatina in Llanbedr, which had resulted in the Medical Officer ordering the schools to be closed for three weeks from last Monday. Hirynys Road.-Mr O. Osmond Williams, M.P., wrote stating that there was a wish on the part of tenants representing a ratable value of P,318 for this road to be taken over by the Council.—A committee was appointed to make investigations and report. A Question of an Ashpit.—At the last meeting the Clerk advised the Council that they had no right to make an ashpit on certain land in Traws- fynydd. Letters were now read from two persons objecting to the proposal, and the Council decided to leave 'the construction in abeyance. T, j, Proposed, Aberartro Bridge.-It was decided to ask Dolgelley Rural Council whether they were prepared to join in the tost of the proposed briage which would lie_?n boundary of the two rural districts. It was stated that the County Council repudiated any liability. Harlech Water Supply Scheme. — The Clerk re- ported that he had written a letter to Messrs Breese, Jones, & Casson, Mrs Holland's solici- tors, accepting the terms Mrs Holland offered for the purchase of the water rights and of the site, subiect to the consent of the Local Government Board to a loan being secured and subject to Messrs Breese, Jones, & Casson coming to an arrangement with Mr D. A. J ones, schoolmaster, who claimed to have his supply free of charge in consideration of concessions he made the late Mr Holland at the time of the construction of the waterworks. He was given to understand that Messrs Breese, J ones, & Casson had communi- cated with Mr D. A. Jones but had not yet re- ceived a reply.—The Council decided that the time had arrived to proceed further with the matter and authorised the Clerk to direct the Engineers to prepare the plans of the scheme.

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ABKliAYRON. PETTY SESSIONS, WEDNESDAY, APRIL 30TH. Before Major Price Lewes, chairman Rev J. M. Griffiths, Morgan Evans, H. T. Evans, J. M,, Howell, J. R. Evans, Esqrs. New Magistrates. -Messrs J. M. Howell and' J. R. Evans took the oaths as chairmen of the Aberayron Rural and the Aberayron Urban Coun. oils, respectively. .Assault.-Anne Davies, an inmate of the Work- house, was charged by Mrs Evans, matron, with assaulting her on the 5th April. The defendant had left the house and Mrs Evans said she would not press the charge.—Dismissed and costs re- mitted. Muzzling.—J. Rees, Dolegwarthy, Aberayron, Stephen Jones, Pengraig, Llanbadarn Fawr, F. E.. Evans, Llaethliw, were charged with allowing dogs to be on the main road without muzzles. The first defendant said that he bad put a muzzle on the dog, but it had lost it or it had been removed by someone. He bought another when he found this out. The second said that he was quite unaware of the order to muzzle which was not in operation in the upper end of the county. In the third case there was no appear- ance, but the Constable said that he believed the dog did not belong to him.—The Clerk said that if he used him it was sufficient.—The Chairman said that every one of them was liable for his dog, and although precautions wera taken, they were still re- sponsible if the dog was abroad without a licence. The costs in each case amounted to 83 63, but they were anxious to carry out the law and to act leniently, so they would fine each defendant 5s in- cluding costs. Alleged Riding of Bicycles Furiously.-D. James, Manchester House, New Quay, and D. E. Thomas, of the same address, were charged by Superinten- dent Williams with having ridden bicycles. furiously on the 9th April near Llanarth.—Mr C. Denham Evans appeared for the defendants.-The case occupied considerable time in the hearing and the summons was dismissed in both cases. A Sea Fishery Case. -John Davies, 6, Cambrian- square, Aberystwyth, was charged by R. Davies, fishery officer, Aberdovey, with fishing for sea fish off New Quay, within the preserved limits, with an illegal net on the 9th April.-Mr W. P. Owen prosecuted. The Inspector said he boarded de- fendant's sailing trawler and pointed out to defend- ant that his bearings were Ii mile inside the pro- hibited grounds. Defendant had about sixty-four poands of fish, consisting of soles, plaice, etc., and scme of them were very small.-Mr Owen said that he had received a letter on the previous even- ing from defendant admitting the offence, but pleading in extenuation that it was hazy.—The Bench imposed a fine of £10 and costs, and costs of advocate and witness. Killing Game Without a Licence. Timothy Thomas, butcher, Llanarth, was charged by Mr Cruickshank, supervisor, with killing game, to wit a pheasant, without a licence.—Fined 5s and costs. River Fishing.-D. T. Davies, Aberayron, was charged by James Williams, water bailiff, with fishing for trout in the river Aeron with a rod and line without a licence.—Fined 5s and costs. Chargeability of Parents.-W. Evans, relieving officer, charged John Davies, 7, Aman-place, Cwm- aman, with allowing his father and mother to become chargeable to the Aberayron Union.- Order for Is weekly in respect of each.- Abraham Thomas, relieving officer, charged Daniel Nicholas, Newcastle Emlyn, with allowing his mother to become chargeable to the union.—Order made for 4s weekly.—Thomas Thomas, 27, Howard- street, Clydach Vale, was charged with allowing his mother, Margaret Thomas, to become charge- able to the union.—Order made for 2s weekly. Alleged Damage, -Anne Lewis, Ivy Cottage, Llanon, charged J. H. Morgan with damaging her house to the extent of 2s 6d.—Mr W. P. Owen appeared for defendant and said defendant was prepared to replace the wire and pay cost&The case was disposed of accordingly. Occasional Licences.—for Dalis Fair at Dihewid to D. Davies, Three Horse Shoe, Cribin John Rees, Vale of Aeron, Ystrad; Thomas Davies, Star of Wales, Aberayron Esther Lewis, Victoria Inn, Aberayron; Catherine Morgans, Gronwy Arms. Yatrad M. Morgans, Penrhiwgaled Arms, New Quay. For Capel Cynon Fair D. Williams, Penrhiwllan, New Quay; M. Thomas, Penrhiw- galed Arms, New Quay Esther Lewis, Victoria Inn, Aberayron T. Davies, Star of Wales, Aber- ayron T. Jones, Glanyrafon Arms, Talgarreg. BOARD OF GUARDIANS AND RURAL DISTRICT COUNCIL. Reports of these meetings will appear next week.

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firths, ztrriaes, attb geath*. MARRIAGES. EDWARDS—EVANS—On April 30th, at Bethel Chapel. Festiniogi beforc Mr Richard Jones, registrar, by the Rev R. T. Phillips, assisted by the Rev J. R. Jones. Mr A- J. Mwards of Tymawr, Glandovey, and of 3. Crispin-atreet, London, to Miss C. A. Evans. the only. daughter of Mr Morris Evans, oil manufacturer. Festiniog. ■ EVANS—THOMAS—On April 19th, at the Rhydymaen Independent Chapel, by the Rev W. Pari Huws, B.D., minister, in the presence of Mr Tom Parry, registrar, Mr John Evans, Glaneiddon, Rhydymaen, to Miss Winifred Thomas, Wenallt, Rhydymaen, near Dol- gelley. JONES-JONES—On April 18th, at the Register Office. Aberayron, before Mr John M. Howell, registrar, Mr James Jones, coachbuilder, Ship Inn, Pennant, to Catherine Ann Jones, Penarth Cottage, Llanbadarn Trefeglwys. LLOYD-EYANS-On April 22nd, at the Register Office, Aberayron, before Mr John M. Howell, registrar. Mr Rees Lloyd, platelayer, Cwmllynfell, Llanguick, to Catherine Evans, Abertrinant, Llanfihangel Ystrad. LEWIS-RICHARDs-On April 26th, at Sarn Calvinistic Methodist Chapel, Friog, Llangelynin, by the Rev Edward V. Humphreys, minister, assisted by the Rev Gwilym Thomas, Independent minister, in the presence of Mr Tom Parry, registrar, Mr Hugh Thomas Lewis, Beach-road, Fairbourne, to Miss Anne Richards, Ty'nygraig, Arthog. Llangelynin. ROBERTS—GRIFFITHS—On April 30th, at the Park-road C.M. Chapel, Barmouth, by the Rev Richard Ernest Jones, minister, in the presence of Mr Tom Parry, registrar, Mr John Griffith Roberts, post office sorting clerk, Glanwilham, to Miss Maggie Griffith, 4, Fron- felen-terrace, both of Barmouth. DEATHS. DANIEL—On April 24th, at Llanbadam, Aberystwyth, Mary Jane Daniel, aged 46 years. Ev ANs-on April 25th, at Lombard-street, Dolgelley, Mrs Anne Evans, widow of Mr Rowland Evans. 'bus-driver, aged 69 years. EVANs-On April 28th, at the Union Workhouse, Lam- peter, Mr David Evans, aged 66 years. JCm April 18th, at Park-lane, Dolgelley, Mr Richard James, late private in the Royal Welsh Fusiliers, who returned from China about two months ago, aged 28 years. JENKINS-On April 28th, at Queen's-road, Aberystwyth. Sophia Jenkins, widow of Mr James Jenkins, tanner. JONES—On April 26th, at Smithfield-road, Aberystwyth, Mr David Jones, joiner, aged 21 years. ROBERTS—On April 21st, at Baker-street, Dolgelley, Mr Ellis Roberts, tailor, aged 44 years.

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NOTICES TO CORRESPONDENTS. H Vox."—It is not I who judge. I merely give my opinion: that is all. Ask yourself whether the churches are in accord frith the common life of the people. Ask your-, self, for instance, whether if Christ were on earth now and walked about the fields on Sundays and associated with doubtful characters he would be allowed to join one of the churches. I am sure he would not be allowed to join. He would be cast out now as he was cast out then. Be fair to yourself. I have heard a great deal lately about fairness to other people. READER."—Get to know who have been the chairmen of the Aberystwyth Town Council Finance Committees for the past fifteen or twenty years and read up the old reports of the Council. Do not be in a hurry. I have had to wait a long time. OLD STUDENT."—I think the money will be mainly thrown away. The subject is dealt with this week. Make your protest. TREGARON."—I do not think the lie is one that will be credited. I issued a challenge once. I am quite ready to repeat it, but it is not worth while to s!ay the slain.