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cap anb goton: the Gurnet NOTICES TO CORRESPONDENTS. "GOTHIC." -The thing to do is to keep the anonymous moosages and when you get at the author, as you will, then treat the wretch as is fitting. A woman cou!d not be in a more fit place than as a guardian of the poor. 1 have had many missives of the sort Ton mention. ADMIRlm.I will not tell you or any- body else what I most desire, or what I most regret. Dare you tell me? Certainly not. "M.A.What puzzles me in public life is not that people do not want the representatives of the people to fail to carry out great schemes., but that they do not insist on the discharge of routine work. FCCRITIC.—Get yourself elected on some public body. That is a task not be- yond you. Then try to get the public body to adopt reasonable action in reference to a matter ot public interest and you will probably fail. Then you will understand things better tha-n you understand them now. "ELECTOR."—I am not going to worry about the House of Lords. There is no .second chamber in County Coun- cils, or Town Councils, or Boards of GuardIans: Are those bodies wise Are they ? I do not care what happens to the Lords. "A WOMAN."—I think the policy of the Women's Social and Political Union has been very unwise, and I have said so before, but women themselves must be the judges of their own actions.

ANOTHER DISCOVERY. I see that another wonderful discovery has been made-this time in China. The newspapers state tnat new statistics just prepared by the Chinese Government show that the real population of China is only 165,000,000, and not 400,000,000 as hitherto reported. When was the four hundred million myth invented r We live in a mar- vellous age. It will be discovered next that there are only about fifty millions of people in India. A CONFERENCE. This is an age of conferences, and I myself have held one which does not seem to have been reported in the newspapers. The gathering was of a most representative character and almost every town in the district was there. Among those present were Mr. Urban, Mr. Municipal, Mrs. Guardian, Mr. Emlyn, Mr. Cardigan. Mr. Festiniog, Mr. Aberystwyth, Mr. Towyn- Aberdovey (note the hyphen)., Mr. Bar- mouth, Mrs. Rural District, Mr. Pwllheli, Mr. Criccieth, Mrs. Penrhyndeudraeth, Mr. DolgelIey, Mr. Machynlleth, and many others. Myself (having been chosen by myself to preside): This meeting has been called together, not to discuss details of munici- pal mismanagement, but to try to get to know why courses of action which are gen- erally agreed to be for the good of the country are not more generally carried out —to discover, if possible, what there is behind local governing bodies that brings about a sort of municipal paralysis and renders both local governing bodies and their officials helpless, to the great loss and injury of the people. Mrs. Guardian The national movement which has been started for the break-up of the Poor Law system will put an end to some of this paralysis. (Hear, hear.) What is wanted is another national move- I ment for the break-up of the Municipal Management system. (Hear, hear.) Mrs. Penrhyndeudraeth: The best thing would be to break up everything and to make an absolutely fresh start. (Cheers.) My experience of tho Poor Law system Mr. Municipal: Allow me. That is going to be broken up, any way. (Laugh- ter.) Myself: Th:s is not a gathering for the mere cracking of jokes. Let us be serious. The question is, why cannot the people govern themselves wisely ? Perhaps they themselves are to blame. Mr. Criccieth: The main reason is that good government costs too much money. (Loud cheers.) We cannot afford the expenditure. (Cheers.) Besides, we are afraid of unpopularity. (Loud cheers.) You know, ladies and gentlemen, and you, Mr. Chairman, also know, that we are afraid., and at the top of our fear there is ignorance. (Hear, hear.) I am as much in favour of reform as anybody. Mr. Barmouth: We get into debt and we do not like to look at it. (Laughter.) What we try to do is to reduce the next local rate to the lowest possible point, and we hope that something will happen to relieve us in the future. You see, a small town makes provision for itself and in a few years the provision becomes inadequate and money has to be spent just as if nothing had been spent before. (" Hear, hear; quite true.") It is no small task building up even a very little town. Myself: What I think it would be well if we could get to know is why officials do not carry out resolutions and why things are not done which do not entail expendi- ture. Most of the evils in this district could be removed without additional outlay. Mr. Festin iog: You know, Mr. Chair- man. that the officials of almost eveiy place in the district are either under the con- trol of certain members of the body that employs them, or are afraid of the un- popularity which would fall upon them if they made themselves objectionable by enforcing certain resolutions. Mr. Emlyn: You have seen that recent pase of ours, I suppose. Mr. Cardigan We have worse cases than that. (Laughter.) Mr. Tregaron Look at our water supply. Mr. Aberystwytfi: -You have not got a water supply. (Laughter.) Mr. Tregaron: Well, we have a mixture which nobody particularly objects to. Myself: We are getting away from the object we have in view. It seems to me that we ought to keep to the point, why officials do not carry out resolutions and laws which they are paid to carry out? Mr. Municipal: You know sir, that the officials are the masters of the bodies whom they are supposed to serve. Mr. Urban: What about medical officers? Mr. Municipal: Medical officets, in my opinion, do their duty like disinterested heroes—(loud oheers)-but they are ignored. Their recommendations are not acted upon. Whoever is to blame, I think medical officers are exempt. Mr. Dolgelley: Our medical officer says that Myself: We will, if you please, keep clear of personal references. Mrs. Rural District: It is no use trying to teach people to spend money on things which they do not consider to be of value. The Local Government Board is to blame, j (Hear, hear.) The schools are often dirty and ill-provided. The cottages are many of them damp and not ventilated. The local governing body dees not care as long as the rates are kept. down. (Cheers.) What is the use of trying to improve the rural districts seeing that the chief rate- payers object to expenditure which they know will have to come out of their own pockets ? (Cheers.) Myselr: Is there no remedy, then ? Have the people to go on being slaughtered without any serious attempts being made to improve the conditions of their life ? Mr. Municipal: The whole system of municipal administration is wrong as it is applied to small towns and it wants break'ng up more than the Poor Law system needs to be broken up. (Loud cheers.) Counties should be made to pay more. [There was a good deal more said, but, like many meetings of local governing bodies, nothing was done in the end.] A CHANCE. I have just had an offer of a large fortune sent to me from Hamburg. All I have to do is to buy a lottery ticket for six shillings-and there it is! To show what a disinterested person I am, I am going to let that fortune go to somebody, else, and all I shall have will be the six shillings which the ticket would have cost me. Speculation has no attractions for me, and although I would rather Lke to know how it feels to be rich I would not like to become rich by gambling in any cf its forms. The Hamburg fortune-giver? perhaps make more out of selling tickets at six shillings each than they give away. Why do they want to give fortunes for the miserable consideration of a few shillings ? There is a lack of faith in me, as my friends will see, or I should scon be rolling in foreign wealth. MISSED THE MEANING. Man (reading newspaper): "The wife of Mr. Slowcome, Hill Top, of a daughter I (premature)." The Listener: Good gracious! Why did they not get married sooner? FACT. The farmers of Cardiganshire are so utterly astounded to discover that' their horses are not fit for the army that they have decided to start forthwith a County Co-operative Joiner's Shop for the manu- facture of gee-gees which will suit even the most idiotic of army cranks. UNSPOKEN. Far back in the soul of me there was craving- Intense desire I never once expressed: Speech would have brought on me the charge of raving So I was mute and all desire repressed. OBSERVATIONS. What most people want are the joys and successes of other people without their sorrows and failures. Shadows and dreams and imaginings are often far more terrible, and grander, and more alluring than realities. That man is a pitiful creature whose happiness or misery depends on other people's opinion of him. I have never seen any conception of God and of .His government of the world that did not impress me with its human little- ness and imperfection. It is often as necessary to repeal laws as to make them. The criminal may be the person who is most astonished and who least understands his crime. The wise man may owe his reputation to the fact that he discovers his own mistakes before other people discover them. Unpopularity is the gateway to many of the highest forms of public service. The thing that I know most clearly of all is that I do not know. POLITICAL INTIMIDATION. A good deal of rubbish is being said just now about political intimidation. The chapel is blamed; the church is blamed the Liberal is blamed; and the Conservative is blamed. In the course of a somewhat pro- longed and strenuous career I have been boycotted more than once, and have been shunned many times, but I have always survived without being any the worse. This paper has been frequently threatened with death, and before now persons have ordered their advertisements to be taken out of the paper as a punishment to me, but it was the advertisers who suffered! I did not mind. I do not expect religious and political partisans to help me, but at the same time I do not fear their opposition, and for the following reason. This paper is a Liberal paper. I am a. Liberal. I have been working on this paper for nearly fifty years and never once during the whole of that protracted period have I ever received any help, or ocuntenance, or support from organised Liberalism. My conviction is that the sort of help that is not given to me is not given to anybody else, and so I am not troubled. I have been in debt ever since 1880, and I shall most likely remain in debt for the rest of my lifetime. What I want is work. I have always struggled hard to get work. Whati the other people want is adulation. Adulation is not on sale here. Some of my best friends all through these years have been Conservatives—even some of my relations and personal friends are Conservatives. I hope these facts will not shook anybody. If anybody wants to help me let them give me work. I claim the right to work-but not the right to have work provided for me. I am not going to oppose a Churchman or a Conser- vative because he is a Churchman or a Conservative, nor am I going to praise a Liberal or a Nonconformist because he is a Liberal or a Nonconformist. You see some day I shall be lying dead-that is certain-and when that day comes I am anxious that those who hear of my death shall not say Oh, he is dead, is he! Well, he was a confounded old suck." I do not mind them saying I was a fool, or stupid, because a man cannot help his folly or stupidity, but he can help being a con- founded old suck." I am careful that when those who follow me look through the files of this paper for the past fifty years that they shall not feel that I was a sneak, or a coward, or a fraud. That they may think I was unwise, or dull- witted, or prejudiced, or shortsighted does not count with me. as fortunately, I did not make myself. If you want to help me give me work, but if you do not give me work, try, at any rate, to believe that political hatred and spite and jealousy are mistakes. The person on the other side is not less human than you are. I always try to remember that I am, to large num- bers, the person on the other side, and, really, whether you believe it or not, I am quite human and I do not hate you. There is no harm in wanting toliave work given to me, is there? The Coast. J.G.

ABERYSTWYTH. Confirm at.i on.-Th ere was a large congre- gation at Trinity Church on Wednesday morning when a confirmation service was conducted by the Bishop of St David's. The candidates presented numbered 100 and in. eluded a number of adults. The churches sending candidates were St Michael's, 53; Holy Trinity, 2t3; Llanbadarn, 8 Llangorwen, 4; and Capel Bangor, 6. At the commence- ment of the service an address was delivered by the Bishop and at the close of the cere- mony, the Bishop again delivered an address. Appropriate hymns were sung during the service by the choir and congregation. Water Works.—It is understood that the Council's scheme for an extension of the water works by the provision of a storage re- servoir, will be opposed at the Local Govern- ment Board inquiry. Obituary. —The death took place on Satur- day of Mr William Williams, lifeboat signal- man, 2, High street. He was fifty.nine years of age and had been ailing for some time. He was a son of Mr Thomas Williams, a former coxswain of the lifeboat. Deceased was a mem- ber of the crew of the first lifeboat at Aber- ystwyth and during his connection with the institution, has seen service in five bouts and was a pensioner. He was well known among a large circle of visitors and seafaring people. The flag on the slip was hoisted at half mast. Deceased leaves a widow. The funeral took place on Wednesday morning at the Cemetery and was largely attended. Ministerial.—Mr W. D. Davies, a native of Llanddewi-brefi and a student at the Theological College, has accepted the pastorate of the Calvinistic Metho- dist Chapel at Tumble, near Llanelly. Mr Ernest Evans at Aberdare.—On Satur- day evening a meeting was held at the Memorial Hall, Aberdare, under the auspices of the local branch of the League of Young Liberals. Mr Ernest Evans. LL.B. of Aber- ystwyth, was the principal speaker. Mr Evans -poke on the present political situation and the causes which made it. He concluded his speech by reference to Wales. Forty years ago there was no true representa- tive of Wales. Then came Henry Richard representing the constituency in which he (Mr Evan8 was speaking. In 1868 twenty-three Liberals represented Wales. In 18S0 there were only two Conservatives. In 1886 Wales had Tom Ellis and in 1889 Lloyd George. Wales progressed, always fighting for three greab measures-Disestablishment, Land, and Temperance-the very questions on which the Lords are so keen. It is not chance that makes Wales progressive. Its life has been strengthened oy struggles and characterised by the influence of education and religion. Nor was it chance that the House of Lords is reactionary. Taus a conflict between Wales and the House of Lords is inevitable. It is the home of freedom fighting against the citadel of privilege; the champion of pro- gress against the organ of retrogression. Special Court.—At the Police Station on Saturday morning, before the Mayor (E. P. Wynne) and Thomas Doughton, Esqrs., J. Brenig Edwards, Dolfor, South-road, was summoned for refusing to pay JB1 9s. 9d. poor rate and 1;2 15s. 3d. general district and water rates.— Edward Felix, rate oollector, said the house was defendant's brothers, but de- fendant's name was on the rate book.— Defendant did not appear and an order to pay was made. Obituary.—The death took place at his residence, 7, Marine-terrace, of Captain Richard Edwards, who was. for a number of years captain of the schooner Alia Charles," and also ha4 the command of several other well known vessels. De- ceased was sixty-six years of age. and had been ailing for a short time only. He was a member of St. Mary's Church, having been a sidesman there for a long period, and was well known in the town. Sympathy is extended to the widow, three sons, and one daughter in their bereavement. The funeral took place at the Cemetetry on Tuesday. The Revs. Dr M. Jones Powell and Evan Williams, M.A., officiated at the house and Dr. Jones Powell at the graveside. The chief mourners were Mrs. Edwards (widow); Miss M. Edwards (daughter); Mr. and Mrs Thomas Edwards (son and daughter-in- law); Mrs. W. Edwards (daughter-in-law); Messrs. J. Jenkins and T. Thomas (nephews); and Mrs. D. James (cousin). Wreaths were sent by the family, Mr and Mrs. T. Saycell, Goginan; and Mr. G. Vaughan Rees. Marriage.-The wedding took place at Bethel Baptist Church on Saturday morn- ing of Miss Charlotte Michael Evans, daughter of Mr and Mrs E. Michael Evans, Hillside, Prospect-street, and Mr W. J. Cross, of the Border Regiment, Hillisboro', Sheffield. The bride, who was given away by her father wore a pale blue faced costume with hat to match. The bridesmaidi3 were Miss Ethel Michael Evans and Miss Gursie Thomas, who wore navy costumes with large black ham to match. The best man was Mr D. Michael Evans'. Mr and Mrs Cross, who were the recipients of a number of costly presents, left later in the day for Birmingham where the honeymoon will be spent. Alexandra-road Schools.—At a meeting of the Local Managers on Friday evening, Mr T. J. Samuel was re-appointed chair- man for the ensuing year. Fifty appli- cations had been received for the post of caretaker of the Alexandra-road Schools. Mr James Thomas, sailor, Mill-street, was appointed at a salary of 23s a week to flevote his whole time to the work. Special Court.—At the Police Station on Friday morning before the mayor (E. P. Wytine, J. D. Perrot, and Thomas Doughton, Esqrs., Evan Davies, 18, Marine-terrace, was charged by the Chief Constable with having obtained 2s. by false pretences from Professor E. Nor- man Jone.3 at Aberystwyth.—The Chief Constable said defendant was charged on warrant with obtaining 2s. by false pre- tences from Professor Jones. Defend- ant had been going about representing that he was authorised to collect sub- scriptions toward the Northern Hospital, Liverpool. He bad been presenting a pamphlet and a book by which he (the Chief Constable) would show that defend- ant had received money from persons in town. He would also prove that de- fendant had no authority to collect the money.—Professor Jones, of the Theo- logical College, said defendant called on him about supper time on March 23rd. His wife went to the door and brought a circular to him. Witness went to the door and asked defendant what he was collecting for, to which he replied that it was for the Northern Hospital. Wit- ness took the book and circular into the drawing-room, where there was a better light. The signature "E. N. Jones" was in his handwriting, but "'I'heo' Coll." had been added. The book was not in the same condition now as then. After read- ing the circular and seeing the book, he entertained suspicion, but gave defendant two shillings.— Defendant had no ques- tions to ask.—Professor Edwards said some time ago defendant called on him and showed him a document pretending to give defendant authority to collect subscriptions towards the Hospital at -e- I Iiiverpool. Witn-ess believed defendant at the time and defendant told him he had been a patient at the hospital, and out of gratitude for benefit received he was coUecting towards the funds. Be- lieving this, he gave defendant a sub- scription. It was not his handwriting in the book, it was better than his. (Laugh- ter.) He was the only Professor Ed- wards residing in Caradog-road.—The Chief Constable said he had known the Northern Hospital for years and from his knowledge no one was authorised to collect at Aberystwyth. He produced a letter from the Secretary of the institu- tion, which stated that defendant had been a patient at the hosoital. They did not wish to prosecute defendant, but thought that an advertisement should be inserted in local papers stating that no one was authorised to collect subscriptions in the district.—Inspector Phillips said he arrested defendant that morning about twenty minutes past nine and brought him to the Police Station where he read over the warrant to defendant who made no reply.—Defendant elected to be dealt with summarily and pleaded guilty.—In reply to Captain Doughton as to what he had done with the money, defendant replied that he had spent it.— Replying to the Clerk (Mr Hugh Hughes), defendant said he had been out of work for some time. He had been employed during the summer by a carriage pro- prietor, receiving 15s a week. He was a single man and lived with his mother.— The Bench, after deliberation in private, said the case was a serious one, but they had taken a lenient view of it, and de- fendant would be bound over in the sum of R20 to come up for judgment if called upon within the ensuing two vears. College Library.—Mr James Allanson, Picton, Dvwgyfylchi, one time M.P. for Leicester and formerly Independent mini- ster of Manchester, who left estate valued for probate at L44,609, has be- queathed his Latin, Greek, and German books to Bangor College, and any that College may not select is to go to the University College of Wales at Aberyst- wyth. Band of Hope Entertainment.—To mark the close of the session, the mem- bers of the St. Paul's Welsh Wesleyan Band of Hope gave a miscellaneous con- cert. The meeting was held in the Schoolroom. Mr Richard Hughes who should have presided, was prevented by illness from doing so, but an efficient sub- stitute was found in Mr David Jenkins, Baker-street, who is always ready and willing to render help for the sake of the children. Mr Jenkins gave sound advice not only to the children but also to the grown-ups in his remarks during the evekmng. The chi'Jjdre.a went through their programme of song and story in a manner which reflects credit on the con- ductors of the Band of Hope. After a vote of thanks to the Chairman an en- joyable evening was brought to a close by the singing of "Hen Wlad fy Nhadau". The a.coompa,nists ware Misses Jennie Bur beck and E. H. Stitt. The programme was as follows :—Pianoforte solo, Miss Burbeck; address by the chair- man recitation, Harold Thomas; solo, Trevor Lewis: recitation, Idwal Lewis recitation, Nora Mabel Davies; recit- ation, Catherine Olwen Jones; piano duett, Mr Ifor and Miss Mabel Jones; recitation, Annie Jlones; duett, Misses Victoria Jones and E. Lewis; duet, (in- strumental), A. Burbeck and E. Harries; •song, E. J. Jenkins; song, D. J. Wil- liams; recitation, Mary Jane Jones; recitation, Lizzie Chamberlain; song, Maggie A. Stitt; recitation, Richard Hopton; recitation Mabel Irene Jones; song, Elizabeth H .,Stitt.. Intermediate School Governors.— Tuesday, April 5th. Present, Mr Richard Richards presiding-Mrs Griffiths, Mrs James, Mrs Dr Hughes, Captain T. Doughton, Captain David James, and the Rev K. J. Rees; Messrs John Evans, clerk, and D. Samuel, M.A., headmaster. —Captain James proposed the re- election of Mr C. M. Williams as chair- man for the ensuing year.—Captain Doughton seconded the proposition and eulogised the work of Mr Williams. The proposition was agreed to.—On the pro- Sjsition of Mrs Griffiths, seconded by aptain James, the Finance and Ex- ecutive Committee were also re- appointed.—The rota of visitors to the school was approved.—The Finance Com- mittee recommended the acquisition of two honours boards for the names of graduates from the school.—The Head- master presented his annual report, and with reference to needlework mentioned in the report, it was decided to defer the question for consideration. Oriental Cafe.—This place of business has been transferred from Mr Ho hen berg to Mr Ward, confectioner. The valu- ation was carried through by Mr Lloyd Williams, auctioneer. Pensions.—A meeting of the Pensions Committee was held on Monday when Captain Doughton was re-elected chair- man. Ten claims were received, seven allowed, and three deferred for consider- ation. Presentation of Medals.—An interesting ceremony was performed on Monday after- noon when the following members of the Royal Naval Reserve, Aberystwyth divi- sion, were presented by Lieutenant Vaughan. R.N., divisional officer of coast- guards, Tenby. with the long service and good conduct medal, instituted last year by His Majesty the King:—Messrs H. Davies. J. Edwards, J. Edwards, R. D. Edwards, T. George, E. Giles, J. Jones J. Williams, High-street, and Thomas Wil- liams, Aberayron. The medals, which are of solid silver, have on one side the bust of the King in admiral's uniform, and the inscription "Edwardvs Rex VII." On the obverse side is a battleship with the words "Diuturne Fidelis." The names of the re- cipients is inscribed on the rim. Football.—As announced in our adver- tising columns, the draw organised for the benefit of the Town Football Club has been unavoidably postponed until April 25th. There will be no match at home next Satur- day. as tho Town Team are due to play Montgomery away. The following have been selected to represent the Town:— Goal, R. Crowther; backs. J. M. Jones and E. Hughes; halves, T. Rees, E. Jones, S. Shone; forwards. D. J. Davies, J. Jones, J. E. Griffiths, A. McKay. and W. Wrlght. Any vacant position will be filled from the Reserves. Business.—As will be seen by an ad- vertisement, Mr E. Thomas, R.S.S. of Piccadilly Forge, Penparke, bega to announce that he has also taken over the forge at Mill-street, lately carried on by Mr P. W. Benjamin, where up-to-date shoeing and all kinds of town and country work will be carried on. Mr Thomas has had over thirty years ex- eprience. Bound Over.—At a special Police Court on Tuesday morning before J. D. Perrott and George Wilkinson, Esqrs., William Hait, seaman, Boston, America, was charged with unlawfully wounding Charles Jones .by striking him on the head with a bottle at Trefecban on Satur- day night.—Charles Jones called, said he lived at Parry's lodging house, Tre- fechan, and was a polisher. He was at Parry's lodging house between eleven and twelve o'clock on Saturday night. Defendant was also there. He had had a drop of drink and was hit on the head with a bottle by defendant.— Inrjpectoi- Phillips sald he visited Parry's lodging house on Sunday morning and saw the man Jones in bed. He had a longisli cut on the left side of the head between the ear and the crown. There was an- other shorter cut slightly below on the side of the head. He saw a bottle (pro- duced) lying in pieces on the floor. Witness caused Jones to go to the Infirmary. He re-visited the lodging house about four o'clock in the after- noon and charged defendant with the offence. Defendant, in reply, said "Jones was very insulting, and I forgot myself, and immediately after I struck him I was very sorry."—Defendant, giving evidence, said when he went into the lodging house between ten o'clock and half past ten, Jones started on him. He told him he had better leave him (de- fendant) alone as he did not wish to have anything to do with him. If he would not leave him alone he would give him a "milling" (thrashing). Jones then commenced to call him a "Yankee Pig" and other words to that effect. He then struck Jones, but Mrs Parry interfered, and said she did not want a disturbance. After deliberation in private, Mr Perrott said the Bench had considered the case and would deal leniently with defend- ant. He might have injured Jones for life. Defendant would be bound over in the um of JB6 for six months.—De- fendant I give you my word as a man. I will be good. Bea-ging.-At the Police Station on Monday afternoon, before Thomal3 Doughton, Ebq., William and Arthur Jackson, labourers, Shrewsbury, charged by P.C. Jenkin Richards with having begged alms from door to door in Crefftwr-road that (Monday) afternoon, were bound over in the sum of J31. Death of Mr. Kilvington.—The death occurred on Thursday morning of Mr Tom Kilvington, who resided with Inspector Humphreys in Union-streeft. Mr. Kil- vington, who was fifty-eight years of age, had been in weak health for some time. He oommeed his career as a railway man on the North Eastern Railway at Darlington where his father was superin- tendent of the permanent way. Having been stationmaster at Pwllheli. he was re- moved to Aberystwyth where he acted as stationmaster and goods agent. He severed his oonnection with the Cambrian Railways in 1898, and became agent to the M. and M. Railway until -it was taken over by the Great Western when he re- tired from the railway service and be- came agent to the Steamship Company. He leaves a mother and sister, M. W. Kilvington and Mrs Milver of Oswestry, and a son, Mr. R W. Kilvington, Swan- sea. The late Mr. Kilvington, who be- longed to an old railway family, was highly esteemed by his employers and re- spected by all who came in contact with him. He was particularly complimented for his services in connection with the rail- way traffic on the occasion of the visits of the Prince of Wales and A.M.C. of Odd- fellows to Aberystwyth. The funeral takes place on Saturday morning at the Cemetery. Annual Popular Concert.—At the Coliseum on Wednesday night, a success- ful concert was given by the Portland- street Band of Hope which is conducted by Mr D. Thomas, Northgate House, whose work in connection with temeper- ance among young people is greatly appreciaiteU. rrh piece performed was the Dutch operetta Jan of Windmill Land." The principal characters were enacted by Miss Nelly Williams, MasteT Charles Campbell, Master Sidney Rich- ards and Jack Bowyer, Master David Isaac Edwards, Miss Sarah Wynn, Miss ¡ Lucy Griffiths, Miss K. Pickering Miss Florrie Lloyd, Master Edwin LI. Thomas, Master Thomas Pickering, Mr Herbert Morris, Master George Rees, Miss Lou Jones Miss Lizzie Ellis, Miss Agnes West. The chairman was Captain, T. Doughton, who, in a short address, eulo- gised the good work done by Mr Thomas and the children. Prior to the perform- ance of the operetta, which was in two acts, an overture was given by the orchestra, and a recitation by Miss Bodalwydd Evans; song, Mies Pickering; song, children; chorus, party of girls; chorus, children; overture, orchestra; descriptive chorus, children • song, party of boys; duett, Master C. Campbell and Miss Pickering; song, children. The tableau was prettily performed. During an interval, the children sang the "Pledge Song." The dances and performances by the children showed that great trouble had been taken in their training and the dresses, es- pecially those arranged to represent bulbs had a charming effect. The scenes were illuminated, arid the orchestra under the conductorship of Mr J. E. Jones added to the succeeds of the enter- tainment. Mr Gwilym Thomas was the accompanist. A vote of thanks to Cap- tain Doughton for presiding was passed on the proposition of the Rev T. A. Penry, seconded by Mr P. B. Loveday. Special Sessions.—At the Police Station on Thursday morning before J. T. Davies, Esq.. John Walsh, an Irish labourer, was charged by P.C. J. T. Enoch with having been drunk at Tre- fechani the previous day.—Defendant admitted the offence and was fined œ. and costs. Lantern Lecture.—Hie winter session of Holy Trinity Church Band of Hope was brought to a close at the Buarth Hall on Thursday evening of last week when a lecture entitled" Old times at Aberyst- wyth" and illustrated by lantern slides was given by Mr D. J. Lewis, Great Darkgate-street. There was a fairly- large audience, presided over by the Rev D. Sinnett Jones. A vote of thanks to the Lecturer and Chairman terminated an enjoyable evening. Obituary.—The death took place on Tuesday at 9, William-street, of Miss Bessie Hanmer, of Ruabon-road, Wrex- ham. Miss Hanmer, who was sixty-nine years of age, came to Aberystwyth with her sister the previous week for the benefit of her health. Sympathy i3.ex- tended to the bereaved sister who is also in poor health. The funeral takes place to-day (Friday) at Wrexham. Tabernacl Chapel.—The children of the Band of Hope had their annual tea on Friday afternoon when about. 200 child- ren were orovided for under the presi- dency of Miss Davies, Portland-street, who was assisted by many willing helpers. In the evening, with Mrs Prys, Lluest, presiding, an interesting pro- gramme of songs, recitations, etcv by the children was enjoyed by all. Miss Gladys Evans, South-terrace, was the ac- companist. Band Question.—A letter written by "Fair Play" is held over until next week. PETTY SESSIONS, Wednesday, April 6th.—Before E. P. Wynne mayor, J. T. Davies, W. J. Watkins, and J. Watkins, Esqrs. Education.—Margaret Wilson, Bjridge- end-place, charged by D. A. Lloyd with having neglected to send her child to school, did not attend and the case was adjourned. Rates.—A commitment order of four- teen days imprisonment was made against Jenkin Davies, coal merchant, Trefechan, for non-payment of rates, the order being suspended for three days. A similar charge against John Hum- phreys, Craig-y-don, Queen's-road, was further adjourned. Milk Adulteration.—Robert R. Ellis, Rheidol-terrace, was charged by Supt. Jones with having sold milk adulterated by the addition of 2 per cent. of of water to the prejudice of the pur- chaser.—Inspector Phillips gave evidence that on Thursday morning, March 17th, he bought a pint of new milk from de- fendant's wife. When asked if he wished another sample to be taken in the presence of the police, defendant said "I think it is no use. I made inquiries and found that the boy had taken clean water for other purposes to the place and accidentally left part of the water in the tin into which the milk was poured."— Superintendent Jones produced the Analyst's certificate.—Defemdant gave evidence confirming the remarks he made to Inspector Phillips. He was; in- formed by another man that Inspector Phillips was taking samples, and if he adulterated the milk intentionally it was not likely that his wife would have sold milk from that tin.—Defendant was fined £2 and costs, the Mayor saying that the Bench took a lenient view as it was the first offence. Defendant, however, ought to have been more careful as he admitted straining the milk into the can. The Bench were satisfied that it was a clear case of adulteration. Ejectment.—On the application of Mr Daniel Jones, solicitor, an ejectment order was granted against Ann Blair, 78, Cambrian-street. FOODS AND TRADES EXHIBITION. On Wednesday afternoon in the pre-I sence of a large attendance, Alderman E. P. Wynne, the mayor, opened a Foods and Trades Exhibition at the Royal Pier Pavilion which will be continued daily until the 16th April. His Worship hoped that the audiences would enjoy the mooic provided by the orchestra and the enter- tainments and make careful inspection of the various stalls in the Exhibition. Mr C. F. Bilson, the general manager, proposing a vote of thanks to the Mayor, said the principal things were the stalls. The exhibitors had come from long dis- tances at great expense. A similar ex- hibition at Aberystwyth seven years ago had been successful and there was every reason to anticipate that the present exhibition would be equally successful. Councillor R. J. Jones seconded the vote of thanks to the Mayor and it was agreed to with cheers. The commodious interior of the Pav- ilion was well occupied with stalls con- taining a great variety of articles. In- cluded among the local exhibitors were Messrs Wheat ley, of Terrace-road, with a fine show of pianos and other musical instruments. Mr Humphreys, electri- cian, also had a stall of electrical fittings and appliances. There were also stalls for the exhibition of toilet soaps, sewing machines, bread stuffs, cocoas, jams, and jellies, pickles, malted milk, per- fume, toffee, and condensed milk, and boot, polishes. When illuminated by electric light jets the exhibition made a brilliant and animated effect. Each afternoon and evening the Manton-Myatt Family, known as the Red Rose Orchestra, performed selections of high-class music and there were side shows in the form of a. "Hall of Laugh- ter" and exhibitions of Hindoo magic, etc. Each afternoon and evening there were also cookery demonstrations con- ducted by Mrs A. E. James, late prin- cipal of Bournemouth School of Cookery. One of the features of the cookery de- partment were valuable lessons on the case and diet of children and on sick room cookery and how it should be served. On Saturday, April 16th, special lectures on royal, almond, mocha, French, and chocolate icing will be given. Each evening there is a grand display of a Fairy Fountain with beauti- ful colour effects. The attendance on the opening day numbered more than 2,000 people. At Singer's stand of sewing machines a distinct novelty is shown in a stocking and linen darner, which is attachable to the sewing machines and thus proves an expeditious and effective mender.

MARRIAGE 0F MISS PARRY, GLANPAITH. A pretty wedding took place on Tues- day, April 5th, at All Soul's^ Langham- place, when the Rev T. Price Evans, rector of Llandderfel, North Wales, was married to Laura, second daughter of Mr John Parry, Glanpaith, Aberystwyth, and of Rhydgethin, Merionethshire. The ceremony was performed by the Rev Lewis Roderick, assisted by the Rev F. W. Webster, rector of All Soul's. The Rev J. Davies, rector of Bala, acted as best man. The bride, who was given away by her father, wore a pretty gown of soft ivory satin, trimmed with lace and handsome embroidery and a Limerick lace veil (the same as worn by her mother at her wedding), which fell over a coronet of orange blossoms and a pearl ajid peridot necklet, given by her sister and brother. She carried a pretty bouquet of white roses and lilies and was attended by her sister, gowned in a frock of pale turquoise blue crepe de chine, over satin of a deeper shade, the yoke and sleeves of silver net, with applique floral embroidery. The hat worn was of dull purple, trimmed with wreaths of violets and pink roses, and she carried a bunch of Abel Chatenay roses, tied with blue ribbon, and wore a gold bracelet, both, gifts of the bride- groom. The bride's mother wore a dress of black satin, trimmed with lace, and a bonnet of black net and pink flowers. She carried a bouquet of pink tulipt3. Mrs Fossett Roberts wore a stylish dress of black and white chiffon, a net hat trimmed with pink roses, and bouquet of malmaison cartnationsi. Miss Price Evans was attired in a dress of old rose cashmere de soie, with mole hat, trimmed with rosesi. After the ceremony, a reception was held at the Langham Hot-el, the wedding guests including Mr and Mrs Parry, ulanpaith; Mr and Mrs G. Fossett Robert's; Mr and Mrs Price Evans (East Sheen); Mrs Schmidt, Miss Price Evans, and Mrs H. Schmidt, Mrs Moore (Halesowen); Mr Wyn Moore, Mr and Mrs H. G. Schmidt, Miss Schmidt, Mr Alec Schmidt, Miss Palmer (Woburn Sands); Miss B. Palmer, Mrs and Miss Thol, Mr A. T. Schmidt, Mrs Methuen Leir, Miss Bonsall, Dr and Mm. Hughes Jones, Major, Mrs and the Misses Gregory, Miss Florence Williams, Mrs Horace Davies, Lavender Hill; Mrs Griffiths, Streatham: Miss Hughes, Llan- ilar; Miss Elmay Ellis, Ashford; Miss Gilbertson Pembroke; Messrs A. and C. Murch; Mr., Mrs., and Miss Allan Vigers, Wimbledon; Mr and Mrs Arthur Williams; the Rev and Mrs J. Evans, Llandrillo; Mrs Parker, the Rev J. .) f Davies, Miss K. Phillips, Maidstone; and Mr and Miss Lewis, Bromley. The bride and bridegroom left later in the afternoon for Folkestone, the bride travelling in a dress of saxe blue faced cloth, trimmed embroidery and crinoline hat wreathed with lilac. The presents were:—Bridegroom to bride, gold bracelet. Bride to bridegroom, dressing case. Father and mother of bride, house linen and cheque. Miss J. and Mr J. F. Parry. pearl and pendant necklet. Mr and Mrs Fossett Roberts, silver toilet set. The Misses Fossett Roberts, pair coloured prints. Mr and Mrs F. R. Roberts, silver mustard pot and butter dish. Miss Parry The Ter- race, silver salver. Mr and Mrs E. Powellj cheque. Mr and Mrs Francis, pair silver candlesticks. Hon. and Mrs Eden, Llandrillo, dessert service. Mrs Schmidt, silver entree dish. Miss S. Uvans, Aberayron, picture. Miss Paul, hot water jug and cosy. Dr and Mrs Watts, Newton-Abbott, brass inkstand. Miss Catherine Evans, two pair salad servers. Mr and Mrs Williams, Bil- ston House, silver candlesticks. Mr and Mrs Williams Vaughan, sheraton table Mr and Mrs A. J. Hughes, silver- mounted inkpot. Mr and Mrs Evans, Rock House, pair of vases. Miss and Master Vigers, photo frame. Mrs Davies, Llechwedd, brass candlestick^. Dr and Mrs Edward Roberts, silver lamp. Mr and Mrs Mooru Lapal Lodge, cheque. Misses Davies, Y Glyn, silver cream jug. Mr and Mrs Parry, Llidiardau, silver candlesticks. Dr and Mrs Griffiths, Lampeter, silver tea spoons. Mr and Mrs Evan Jenkins, pair vases. Mr Leir, Brynreithyn, fish servers. Mr and Mrs Waddingham, cheque. Mrs. Hughes, Alltlwyd, Japanese screen. Miss S. Wil- liams, Laura-place, drawn-thread tea cloth. In and out-door servants, silver teapot. Mrs and Misses Hughes, Cwrty- cadnaw, set of silver and enamel buttons. Mr and Mrs Powell, Nanteos, case of silver salt cellars. Miss E. Davies, Shop, china tea service. The Rev J. and Mrs Evans, Llandrillo, silver milk jug. Mr and Mrs D. Lloyd, Pentrellyn, silver*egg stand. Mrs and the Masses Phillips, The Terrace, chair. Major and Mrs Bon- sall, silver cake stand. Mr and Mrs A. Vigers, oil painting. Mr Duncan Jones, Maesyrhedydd, pipe. Mrs Davies, Queen-street, sugar basin and sifter. The Rev J. Davies, Bala, silver photo frame. Colonel and Mrs Burton, Eryl Aran silver-mounted carvers. Mrs Lewis, Car- marthen, silver tea knives. Sir Edward and Lady Pryse, cruets. Mrs Edwards, Cromer, patent egg opeher. Mr Lloyd Lewis, silver-mounted leather blotter. The Rev and Mrs Hughes, book. Mrs Griffith, Streatham, embroidered tea cloth. Miss Daniell, Five Ways, flower vase. Mr and Mrs Armstrong, Llandder- fel, pair silver candlesticks. Mr and Mrs Williams, Dyffryn Paith, jam jar and spoon. Miss Palmer, Woburnsands, silver-mounted umbrella. The Misses Pocock and Kenny, Heme Hall, embroi- dered muslin cushion oovers. 'Mr and Mrs Price Evans, Eastsheen, lamp. Mr and Mrs Arthur Williams, apostle tea spoons. Mr D. Roberts, Calcutta Indian silk curtains. Miss Purton, em- broidered tea cloth. Mrs Driver Hol- loway, silver bread plates and knife. Mrs Rimmer, Venetian glass. Miss Hughes Llandrillo, silver tea caddy. Mr and Mrs Scott, Penglanowen, "china flower pot. Miss Schmidt, worked tablecloth. Mr and Mrs Evan Evans, Laura-place flower vase. Mrs Pugh, Cwmerau sil- ver salt cellars. Mr and Mrs Richards, Gwarfelin, drawn-thread tea cloth. MJr nd Mrs Walter Hughes, silver fruit knives. Parishioners at Llandderfel, purse of gold. Mrs Hughes, Cefncoch silver toast rack. Miss H. Williams butter knife. Mrs Gilbertson, Pem- broke, sugar and cream stand. Miss Gilbertson, muffineer. Ladv Evans silver photo frame. The Rev and Mrs Williams Penrhyncoch, silver flower pot. Mr and Mrs Jenkins, Bodweni, pair silver candlesticks. The Misses Pierce, silver writing set. Mr and Mrs Evan Meiros House, money box. Mr and Mrs Ellis Morgan, Benares tea tray. Mr and Mm Morgan, Nantcaerio, silver muffineer. The Misses Morgan, silver sauce boat. Mr and Mrs Jones, Castle House, Maltese lace. Sir Henry and Lady Robertson, Pale, cheque. Mrs Fielden, Borth, tea cosy. Mr and Mrs Morris Davies, silver candlesticks. Miss Bryant, fish knives and forks. Miss Bache, picture. Mr and Miss Price Evans, tea service. Mrs Lewes, Abermaide, silver photo frame. Mr and Mrs Jones, Troedrhiw, sugar basin and sifter. Miss Jones, Mr O. and T. Jones, Plas Padarn, silver Queen Ann saigar basin. Miss Haines, Shrewsbury, tea strainer. The Rev and Mrs N Thomas, "Christian Year." Mrs George Williams, Carrickmacrass lace. Mr G. C. Williams', stationery basket. Mrs T. Ellis, silver-mounted ivory paper knife. Miss Ladds, Ealing, writing case. Mrs Cookson, Middleton Court, silver salad servers. Messrs and Miss James, Llanlwyd, hot water jug. Miss Trevor Jones, pair of bellows. Mr and Mrs H. G. Schmidt, silver-mounted claret jug. Mrs Vaughan Davies, silver sugaj basm and cream jug. Dr and Mrs Sturges-Jones, Herne Hill. silver candle- sticks. Mrs Davies, Beuiah, pair vases. Mr and Mrs Philip, Wallog Cottage, tea set and jug. Mr and Mrs Evans, Pen- Earke, china jam dish. Miss Matthews, ourn End, silver pen. Mr., Mrs., and Miss Palmer, Stembley Grange, silver tea knives. Miss Blakeway Phil- lips, silver-mounted purse. Miss F. Phillips, hand-painted table centre. Mr and Mrs Roberts, Llandrillo, silver shell butter dish. Miss Lewis, Borth, pair silver pepperettes. Major and Mrs Gregory, silver sugar and cream stand. Miss Lewis, Bromley, silver scent bas- ket. Mrs Dab, Collingliam Gardens, clock. Mr A. Powell, silver mustard pot. Miss Roberts, Blaengader, silver serviette ring. Mrs Leir, leather hand- bag. Miss C. Bonsall, lace handkerchief. Miss Naden, Handsworth, d'oyles. Messrs H. and D. Roberts, silver knife rests. Mr and Mrs D. Evans, Shop, set hall brushes. Miss Benson, Grosvenor House, silver-mounted clock. Mrs Orawley Boevey, hlajnd-painted mother o' pearl fan. Mrs Holmes, Beckenham, tea cloth. Mrs Everard Jones, pair silver flower vases. Miss Jones, silver-mounted powder pot. Mrs Horace Davies, Lavender Hill, bread fork. Miss A. Jones Penparke, pair photo frames. Mr J. Wynn Williams, Llandderfel, apostle spoons. Mrs E. Ed- wards, Shop, glass bowl. Master Ed- wards, jug. Miss Turton, Llandderfel, silver pepperettes. Mrs Lewis, Bryn, pair photo frames. Mr and Mrs Day- rell, pair silver candlesticks and silver ink pot. Maids at Laura-place, pair sil- ver vases. Mr and Mrs Hughes-Bonsall, hand-bag. Mr and Mrs H. Schmidt, silver salver. Miss Morgan, Rhydfelin, table centre. Miss Jones, Frongog, silver &ugar basin and cream jug. Miss M. Jones, gold bracelet. The Rev and Mrs Lodwick Davies, silver card ease. Mr A. T. Schmidt, silver-mounted coffee cups. Mr ana Mrs E'llis-, Rhydygethin, jam dish. Miss D. Williams, Abergel- die, white satin cushion. Miss Duggan, hand-painted table centre. Dr and^Mrs and Miss Harries, silver photo frame. Mrs Jenkins, Dyffryn Paith, pair salt cellars. Miss Roderick, Ship and Castle, silver flower vases. Mr and Mrs Hugli Bonsall, silver tea spoons and sugar tongs. Mr R. Davies, Rhydgethin, copper flower vase. Miss Lloyd Wil- liams, Llandderfel, silver toast rack. RURAL COUNCIL ELECTIONS. The results of the elections on Wed- day were as follows:— Melindwr, the Rev E. J. Davies, 58; W. B. Bebb, 35; David James, 31. Vaenor Lower, D. Jenkins, 84; J. R. Hughes, 48. Cynnullmawr, R. W. Morgan, 53; D. Rees, 37. Llancynfelin, William Mason, 80; J. G. Stephens, 59.

BORTH. < Rural Council.—The result of the Rural 'Council election for Cyfoethybrenon nar- ish took place on Wednesday and resulted as follows:—W. T. Lewis, 113; W Jones, 111; Thomas Jenkins, 95. The two old members were elected

HUNTING FIXTURES. MR. DAVID DAVIES' FOX HOUNDS meet next week as follows— Tuesday, April 12th .Leighton Bridge 11-45. Tues., April 14 Llanbrynmair 5-30. Tuesday, April 15 Llanbrvnmair 5-30. Sat., April 16th Newtown 11-15.

THE CARDIFF BOOK DEPOl CASE. AN APPEAL ENTERED. A meeting of the Council of the Univer- sity College of South Wales was held on Monday with the Earl of Plymouth in the chair. The meeting, according to the agenda, was convened to consider the posi- tion of the Registrar (Mr. Austin Jenkins) against whom and others an action was brought at the recent Cardiff Assizes-in respect of the sale of a book depot and damages were granted. The following resolution was passed hy the College Council and handed to the Press .The Council having been assured that in the action of the Principality Educational Supply Company against the Registrar an appeal has been entered by the latter against the verdict of the jury, the Council defers the question of the c-on- s'deration of the official position and the duties of the Registrar until aft-er the appeal has been heard."

DINAS MAWDDWY. Electiom. The triennial election of members of the Urban Council took place on Saturday, the returning officer being Mr H. Meredith xvoberts. The following eleven members were elected:— Messrs John Jones, Meirion-terrace; Morgan Owen, Hendre; Evan Evans, Post Office; Howell Evaina, Ffridd; Thomas Davies, Gwynfryn; John Lewis, Gartheiniog; Edward Jones, Gwastad- goed; John Griffiths, Peritrewen; E. H. Davies, Aberangell; John Jones, High- street; and William LewiSj Mynogau. There were four candidates for the two seats on Dolgelley Board of Guardians with the result:—David EVans, Llwyn- yg--ig, 94 (old member): Evan Griffiths, Lion Inn, 63- Morgan Lewis, Tymawr, 59; John Richards, Penantigi, 39. A curious incident in the Urban Council election, five votes being recorded for Mr John Davies, Shop, Mallwyd, who had died since he was nominated as a candidate. Mr William Hughes, Post Office, Aberllefeni, who was a candidate for the Parish Council, also died before the polling day.

DOLGELLEY. Dr. Williams' School.—The usual dis- play by pupils of Miss iBatUne Williams's dancing class took place on Saturday at an at home goven by the Headmaster and staff, to which all the parents of the day pupils received invitations. Many other friends were also present and a pleasant evening was spent. The programme was as follows :-March: part song "In Our Boat," Senior C-lioir gel] drill fan dance. Ivy Davies, Lizzie Evans. Eleanor Elias, ELsbeth JV>nes-Griffith, Allbei Mfo|.ler, Rebecca Rowianas: song, "Golomen Wen," May Alexander; la rinka: lucille, Mabel Cooper, Lizzie Evans, Elsbeth Jones- Griffith. Madge Roberts; violin solo, "Allgretto." Jessie Howartlh; la reine; song. Y Fam a'i Baban," May Alexander castanet dance, Mabel Qooper, Eleanor Elias, Ivy Davies; vocal duett, "Faint Net. Fear Not," Mari Edwards and Susie Williams: Irish jig Lizzie Evans part song., "Sweet and Low," Bryn House Choir Peer Gynt suite, Miss Battiine Wil- liams, (a), "Death of Ase," (b), Anita's dance. Miss Battine Williams's graceful dancing was much admired and she re- ceived many congratulations on the suc- cess of her own and her pupils' efforts. After the dances, tea and coffee were served in lohe dining room. where an ex- hibition of work done by Mr. Hewins's painting class was on view and was exam- ined by the guest with much interest. A special performance of the programme was given on Friday evening for the pupils of the school, and to this the local members of the Old Girls' Association were invited.

LLANBADARN. Religious.—A meeting of St. Padarn's Guild was held on Monday when the Rev W. H. Morgan gave an interesting ad- dress on Prechristian Religions in Great Britain." After a few introductory remarks about the Celts, he spoke of their gods and goddesses, and showed how striking was the contrast between the Celtic mythology and that of other nations. He also dealt with the priest- hood, Druids, and Magi, their tremen- dous influence over the people, their rites and their custom, their ideas con- cerning the soul or the "inner man" and their views concerning death. There was a large gathering who enjoyed the lecture and accorded thanks to Mr Morgan.

TRAWSFYNYDB. ELECTION OF GUARDIANS The contest for the election of three members for Trawsfynydd parish on Fes- tiniog Board of Guardians and Doudraeth Rural District Council took place on Sat- urday and resulted in the return of the tihree retiring members. Mr. William Thomas. Festiniog, was deputy returning officer. The figures were:- D. Tegid Jones 182 John Roberts 157 William Williams 146 E. Tudor 121 W. Evans 105

SOUTH WALES C.M. QUARTERLY ASSOCIATION. The Quarterly Association of the Calvin- istic Methodists of South Wales and Mon- mouthshire was held at Pentre under the presidency of the Rev. John Bowen,, Pont- rhydfendigaid. At tihe opening session the Moderator was supported by Dr. Cynddylan Jones, Cardiff; the Rev. John Morgan Jones, Cardiff; the Rev. Robert Salmon, Llansadwrn; the Rev. John Evans, Abermeurig; the Rev. Evan Phillips, Newcastle Emlyn: and the Rev. G. Parry Williams, M.A.. Pontypridd, the secretary. Nort/h Cardigan was: represented by the Revs. J. O. Evans, Borth; R. Gwmryn Jones, Rhydfendigaid; W. G. Harries, Llanbadarn; Messrs John Morris, Pen- llwyn; John Morgan, Aberystwyth; D. Stephens, Aberffrwd; and South Cardigan bv the Revs. D. A. Jones, Llangeitno; W. Richards, Llannon • T Ll. Roderick, Llanbedr- Messrs. David Pugh, Blaen- gennal; David D. Evans, Y.H., Dewi refi; Peter Williams, Tregaron. The Association recorded its thanks to Mrs. Williams, Conwil, Carmarthen, for a donation of C200 towards erecting the minister's house: also to Mr H. Jones Davies, J.P. Nantgaredig, for a donation towards the church at Llanarthney. A recommendation was brought forward from the South Cardigan Monthly Meetdng urging the Association to declare its dis- approval of the onerous home lessons placed upon secondary school students, thus depriving them of opportunities for attend- ing religious week-night services.—Dr. Moelwyn Hughes declared thati it was far more important to their children to be well grounded in religious questions than in mathematics and mensuration. (Hear, hear.)-The Secretary explained that the complaint was not peculiar to South Cardi- fan. Children at Pontypridd were also ept to their home lessons up to a late hour. At the suggestion of the Chairman it was decided to refer the matter to the Education Committee of the Assembly.— The Rev. John Evans, Abermeurig read a paper in which he advocated a redistri- bution of the areas of the presbyteries. He quoted figures shewing how under the present conditions many of the smaller monthly meetings suffered owing to the scarcity of churches, and appealed to the conference as an old minister of eighty years of age to give the matter their con- gideration.-Dr. D. M. Phillips, M.A., Tylorstown, moved that the suggestion be referred to a committee for consideration. —Several delegates spoke in support of the principle dealt with by Mr. Evans, and one remarked that it generally took him about five or six hours to get home from a monthly meet,ing.-Evontii ally it was re- solved, on the motion of the Rev. Morris Morgan. Swansea, that the matter be left open for further discussion at the August and October meetings of the Association. Mil III III

RATS INSTANTLY DIE TNSTANT t'at,h Bnd absolute extermination JL sure with 11 KODINE" RAT POISON, Millions I eriah. No escape. No lailure, MO,R, or trouble. Prices:- 6d.. Is.. 2s.. 3s., 5s. Post, 2d. HARLEY, CHEMIST, PERTH. Local Agents:—E. P. Wynne, Ch&mist, Aberystwyth. R. Evans, Chemist, Lam- Eeter; T. Jones. Chemist, Tregaron: E '• Hughes, Chemist, Towyn. o767

ABERAYRON. Urban Council Election.—The r0S(Uj^ of the election on Wednesday was as lows:—Evan Ellis Davies, 194; *Dav»* Andrew Davies, 179- John Roes., 162; Davies, 158; David Davies, 155; J^ Roberts, 155; *D. Pennant J. R. Evans, 146: John Williams, "Edward Gaudy, 141; *J. J. Davies, Non-elected: E. T. Rees, 117; Morgan Davies, 91; Evan Lloyd, 83; *W. lb. Thomas, 69; Daniel, Davies, 41. Aster denotes old members.

GOGINAN. Wedding.—The wedding took place on Wednesday morning at the Welsh Bap- tist Chapel of P.C. Rees Davies, geitho stationed at Goginan ana Matilda Evans, Penbryn Farm. To# Pastor officiated, assisted by the Rev "• M. Davies, St. Clear's, brother-in-law o1 the bride. Mr J. Davies, B.A., brother of the bridegroom, was" the beet man Miss Margaret Davies, sister, was brides- maid. The honeymoon is being spent a Llandrindod.

FETE TO BE HELD ON VICARAGE GROUNDS, LLANBADARN ROAD, WEDNESDAY, MAY 4th, 1910. To commerce at 2 30. ADMISSION, 6J. q464 ESTABLISHED 19(8. THE FORGET-ME NOT ENLARGED PORTRAITS From any small photo. In beautiful Frames. In Oil* md Black and White. Highly leconirnended by cuitomer for high-elow, finhb and prices. Ðt1 visw every Monday at New Market Hall. Customers also photographed at thdr own homes on receipt of Post card. W. JENKINS, Photographer, Z5 p976 12, Crefftwr Rd., ABFRYSTWYT8. THE RHEIDOL BOOT REPAIRING CO. Prices fixed Not From B UT A T Gents Sole and Heel 2s. M. Ladies Sole and Heel Is. 9d. DONE SAME DAY. Gents High Class Bespoke Boot and Shoe Makers. All Leather Working Boots from 7s. 6d Opposite Station, Aberystwjth. qtlg mmiuiu J jjamm-r n— LIST OF AUCTIONEERS' FORTH- COMING SALES. MESSRS. COOKE, BROS. AND ROBERTS. April 8th.—Furniture and Effects at Towø Hall, Aberystwyth. April 13th-Sale of Live and Dead FarmiDjJ Stock at Pencraig Farm, n, ar Towyn. MESSRS MORGAN & ROBERTS. April 15th-Sale of Household Furniture Town Hall, Aberystwyth. MESSRS GILLART & SONS. April 19th—FarrningStockat Penllya, TowYll, May 3rd-Farming Stock, Implements 3UU Furniture at Brynllwyd, Curris. May 5th-Firmiilg Stock, implements, et4 at Dolfonddu,.Cemmaes.. MESSRS DAVIES & EVANS. April 20th-Carringes, Flowers, Wines, To** niture, etc, at Pen wern,:near Aberystwytb. MESSRS DANIELL. JONES 4 SON. April 19—Live and Dead farming Stock an" Furniture at Tiering Farm, near Aberyst' wvth. MORTON'S BOOTSTORES 42, TERRACE ROAD ABERYSTWYTH NOW SHOWING THE SM ARTEST SEASON'S GOODS FOR THE YEAR 1910.

SJiriha, $, larriagte,, ani) §eaih0« BIRTHS. Pugh-On March 22nd, at 2, Fanshaw-strecj* Hoxton, London, the wife of Mr J 0 Pugh, of a sou. Rees-On Friday, April 1st, Jane Rees, FeQf bryn, Talgarreg, of a daughter. MARRL&G=. I Evans—Parry—On the 5th of April, at Souls, Laugham Place, by the Lewis Roderick, assisted by the ft6- FW Webster, the Rev T Price E*a'\7 rector of Llandderfel, N Wales, to La^1?* second daughter of John Parry, Gtanpa1' Aberystwyth, and of Rhydgethin, onethshire. Edwards—Cartwright—On March 26th, Stafford Oongregational Church, by Rev G C Stanley, Llewelyn Thouo* eldest son of the Rev Llewelyn Edv^ar" • M.A., of Ruthin, to Susannah youngest daughter of the late Mr G<J°r)' Cartwright, of Stafford. S. Tate- Jelf- Pet i t-On the 31st March, tbal Saviour's Church, Upper Chelsea, by Rev George Sdmundson, vicar, Herbert, yowngesfc son of Sir Henry Tate, Bart, of Highfield, WOO^J Lancashire, and Downing, Flintshire, to Elsie, only daughter of A* Jelf-Petit, Esq, and Mrs Jelf-Peti^» Bodhyfryd, Llanrwst, North Wales, Redcourt, Lichfield, Staffordshire. DEATHS.. 0 Edwards—On March 31st, at 7, d terrace, Aberystwyth, Captain Edwards, aged 60 years. i-reetf Kilvington—On April 7th, at Union-st i Aberystwyth, Mr Toui Kilvington- 58. Funeral 11 -30 Saturday. No WillifUDs-On April 2nd, at 2, igh-S; Aberystwyth, William Williams, man, aged 59 years. Printed by J. & J. Gibson, and them in Terrace-road, Aberyat in the County of Cardigan j Edwards, Stationer, High-street, and John Evans and nephew, t»taw Glanymor House Barmouth, 1D0avlo County of Merioneth; ana at Lloyd's, Portmadoo, in the Coun j Carnarvon. Friday, April 8th, 1910. --1111