The Cambrian News and Merionethshire Standard

ON COURAGE- June 9th, 1899. I do not mean the courage that walks up to the charge in battlefields, or that saves lives from burning houses,, or that stands calmly aside on sinking ships while others are saved, or that faces wild animals, or that bears keen physical pain: these are forms of courage that we all understand whether we possess them or not. It is possible to live long lives and never once to be called upon for these comparatively uncommon forms of courage. I do not know whether I am brave in any of the ways enumerated because I have not been tested, but there are other ways in which courage can be tested and cultivated and in- creased. Speaking for myself, and no man can speak for himself alone, I have needed the greatest courage to think truly and to be loyal to my own thought in word and act. You will observe that I do not say to think correctly, but to think truly. Long years ago I revolted in mind against certain statements which we alleged to be true. My heart and mind id they were not true, but I was afraid to put my judgment and my feeling against the statements of those in authority. The temptation was great to walk in the ruts of tradition and custom and con- vention. Who was I that I should dare-to think for myself? The Coast. J.G.

STUPIDITY. Festiniog Council has made a bad mistake and the sooner they realise it the better. They have passed a resolution to adopt compulsory notification' of tuberculosis" provided- it does not cost the Council anything." The logical sequence of such a decision would be to abandon all sanitary work of every sort and allow the townspeople to die of the diseases which follow accumulations of filth. Wales may well be called "benighted Wales" when such stupidity is manifested by a public body. A TUSSLE. I am rather glad the Cardiff Education Com- mittee disagree with Sir O. M. Edwards as to the age at which children should enter the secondary school. Sir Owen is an expert, but so is also Mr H. M. Thompson, and discussion between the two should prove illuminating to the man in the street. THE CASTLE GROUNDS. According to a letter sent to the last meeting of the Aberystwyth Towns Council the Castle Grounds are becoming a bear garden. The same thought has occurred to other residents, and the real remedy is a few stiff fines bn parents who allow their children to become a nuisance to others. Chasing the boys off the ground is useless—it only adds a zest to their game. Parents can he compelled by law to do what they now neglect. HYDE PARK Recently I was in the working man's Parlia- ment—Hyde Park. I'm very fond of Hyde Park, for it gives a fair field and no favour and judges. every man on his merit. The suffra- gettes are gone, though two representatives of "Women's Party" were holding forth as o women's duty on th "home front." The Socialists, too, are gon4 and their absence is regrettable for they made their hearers think. The Church Evidence Society and tie Secular Society still command big crowds, am the Evangelical Church of England clergy speak well. The simple Gospel found voice through many men more or less efficient. The striking thing about Hyde Park is that a good speaker gets a crowd-a poor speaker has no following. Putting on one side a strong personal bias, I must confess that I never heard the Christian Evidence Society do as well as they did through -the services of Mr. Percy Muir, a man sound in his logic history and economics. He had by far the biggest. crowd in the Park and held their attention through a first-class exposition of the rise of English democracy. His message came at the end, and bis hecklers had a difficult task. More work of that standard would make the Society more popular and its message would receive more attention. Another evening I drifted to the Secularists. There was a good crowd, but the argument was weak, and heck- ling would have been easy. The Secularists must put before Hyde Park something more than the'mere statement that "Nature" plants the life in the seed, sends the rain and sun. It is a. easy way of shelving the question, but the man wh" asks "What is nature?" puts a question that thecularist will find difficult to answer. But then I have a strong bias which has to be borne in mind. If the smaller towns had their Hyde Parks, much social education could be got and given. BATHING VANS. I should like to see the Corporation take over the bathing vans and the Baths. There are plenty of business brains on the Council to ensure a measure of success during war. time, and full success later on.

ABERYSTWYTH. VISITORS.—Among the visitors in town are Mr. John Watkin Lumley, J.P., of Colwyn Bay, and Mrs. Lumley. Mr. Lumley is a native of the town and a son of jfche late Mr. John Lumley, builder. POLICE CASES.—At the Police Station on Tuesday, before' John Watkins and T. W. Powell, Esqrs., Margaret Gouldes, domestic servant, was charged with the theft of a silk blouse, valued at 12s. 6d., the property of Annie Louisa Moore, and a crepe de chine blouse valued at 30s., the property of Mary Gormley. Defendant pleaded guiity. Supt. Phillips said he heard that defendant's hus- band had deserted her and she had laboured hard to keep her children. She had also worked on farms as a charwoman. She was bound over in S10 for twelve. months.-Elizabeth Shortman, 8, Penmaesglas-road, was charged with theft on June 11th. Evidence was given to the effect that Supt. Phillip., and Sergt. Davies visited the house of Mrs. Smythe, Penmaesglas-road, where defendant was em- ployed and found that two blankets and two towels valued at 17s. and six knives valued at 4s. had been stolen. Defendant admitted stealing them and said she sold the knives to Mrs Davies, Little Darkgate-street, f6r Is., and one, of the blankets to Mrs Daly, Chaly- beate-street, for 2s. As to the other blanket she pleaded ignorance. Supt. Phillips applied for a remand until Thursday, but it was de- cided to remand the case until Friday. DEATH.—Preaching at the Wesleyari Church on Sunday evening, the Rev. Dr Stephenson made reference to the death of the late Mrs ¡ Tom Collins, George-Street, and to her mem- bership of the Church and Sunday School. In addition to the list published last week wreaths were received from the Wesleyan Sun- day School, from Mrs. Jones, Caersws, and from Mr and Mrs Harris, Birmingham. MILITARY HONOUR.—Lieut, J. G. Hutch- inson, late of the Welsh Horse an.4 now in the A.S.C., has been awarded the Military Medal. He served through the Gallipoli campaign and is now in France. GARDENING.—On Monday evening at 6 p.m., an open-air lecture on "How to grow Vegetables" will be given by Mr. H. Dunn, head gardener at Hafod, on the Buarth allot- ments. MENTIONED.—News has been received that" in the latest list of distinctions from General Sir E. R. Allenby, Egyptian Expeditionary Force, appears the name of Chaplain the Rev. Herbert Henry Williams. The gentleman is a son of the Ven. Archdeacon Williams.—Lieut.- Colonel J. C. Rea, formerly in command of j^16 ^-arr'ioai1 Battery, has been mentioned in despatches by General Allenby. Lieut.-Oolon-el Beais a son of Mrs. Rea, Terrace-road. WEDDING.—The marriage was solemnized &t Siloh Chapel on Tuesday between Miss Lizzie Jones, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Jones,, Penygraig, Penbwlcheble, and Mr. Joseph Rowlands. Caemadog Farm, Llanbrynmair. The Rev. T. E. Roberts, M.A., officiated. Miss Maggie Davies, Devil's Bridge, and Miss Dilys Tibbot't, Aberystwyth, were bridesmaids, and Mr. Evan^Jonee, Llanfcrynmar. was best man. The bride was given away by her brother-in-law (Mr. J. E. Tibbott, Bath-street). Later, I the happy couple left for Liverpool. MEAT DESTROYED.—On June 14th a con- signment of beef was condemned for human consumption by Dr. T. D. Harries, acting med- ical officer of health. The total weight of the consignment was 2,000 pounds.. FV>7I\I?AL.—The fur.aral of Win. son of the late Mr and Mrs David Lloyd, Newry House, George-street, tfook piaoe on Friday, the Rev. D. C. Jones, pastor of Boro' Congre- gational Church, London, officiating at the house and graveside, assisted by the Rev. T: A. Pinry, Aberystwyth, and the Rev. J. Llewelyn, Borth. Interment was made at the Cemetery. The chief mourners were Mrs. Lloyd, widow; Misses Jenny and Annie Lloyd, daughters; Master David Lloyd, son; Miss Lloyd, Mrs Lloyd Benbow, Mrs J. W. Row- lands, Mrs. Lloyd Thomas, sisters; Mr. R. D. Lloyd, brother; Mr and Mrs Hughes, White Hall, Mr and Mrs Rhys Hughes, White Hall, w Lampeter, sister-in-law; Mrs. Jones, mother- in-law Mr. J. M. Jones, Crooked-lane, London, brother-in-law; Mrs Tudor, Cannon, Llanerfyl; Miss Morgan, Cribyn, Machynlleth; Mrs. Morgan, Glascoed, Machynlleth; Mr. Felix, Holborn, London; Mr Hugh Humphreys, Cem- maes: Messrs. J. BenBow, J. W. Rowlands, J. Jones and T. R. Thomas, brothers-in-law. Mas- ters Dewi T. Jones and Abraham Rowlands, nephews; Mr and Mrs Evans, Tanyfron, Pen- parke; and Messrs. Richard Williams and Enoch Edwards, cousins. Members of the local Lodge of Foresters of which deceased was a member were present, and Mr. J. Bamford represented Mr. T. K. Vaughan, stationmaster. Wreaths were sent by Mrs. Lloyd and childern; Mr and Miss J. Jones, Shadwell, London: Mr and Mrs Rhys Hughes and Nain, White Hall, Lam- Deter; Mr. J. M. Jones, and family, Crooked- lane, London: Mr and Mrs Evan Jenkins, Woodville-road, London; Mrs Clarridge and family, Dunstan House, Fetter Lane, London; Mrs Jones, Pentre Cottages, Llanbadarn; Two Friends; Miss -Jones, Caledonian-road, London; Miss Rowlands, Crooked-lane, City; and Mr. and Mrs. D. E. Davies, Bronwy-Ifa, Aberyst- wyth. PRESENTATION-—On Thursday evening, at Siloh Chapel Selfo-olmom, a presentation was made to the three ladies who had acted as organists before Mr Charles Clements, F.R.C.O., was appointed in appreciation of their services voluntarily given for many years. The pre- sentation was made to Miss Nesta Morgan, North-parade, Miss iJvelyn Rowlands, Marine- terrace, and Miss Emily Eva«s, Baker-street. Owing to Miss Morgan being away from home *t was decided to send her a cheque. Miss Rowlands received a silver purse containing money, and Miss Evans a silver teapot. The orientation* were made by the Pastor (the Rev. T. E. Roberts), Mr. John Morgan, Trinity- place. and Mr. John Evans, Bodlondeb. OBITUARY.—The death occurred on Wednes- day of last week at her resienoe. Gorseland, Niorth-road, of Mrs. Frances Ankers'at the age of 80 years. Deceased had been ailing for a few weeks, iut the end came rather suddenly. Mrs. Ankers; who lived at 30, Marine-terrace for over twenty-five years was for a number of vears previously matron of Aberystwyth Infirmary. She leaves one son (Mr. R. Ankers, tobacconist, Terrace-road). The funeral (pri- vate) took nlace on Saturday, the Ven. Arch- deacon Williams officiating at the graveside. The chief mourners vlere Mr. R. Ankers, son, and Mr. Ree. Ankers, grandson. FRENCH DA Y.-It is proposed to celebrate the French National Dflv in Ab-rvqt-vtlh on |W«dnesdav. July l7th The school children and qtiifl-nts of the U.O.W. will take part in the nrofromme. The Mq-" Tevioid*i« will rlpnc,, and there will be a shoft play. Full particulars 1tTH\Pf1 r in "r1v"ti_"1pl1 t. PTEP P\VTLTON.—For the opening event, "011" of Hell" hy Herbert Thomas, from t-b- Ambassadors Theatre, London. has øen "f<vtr°d, linn the play-sroingr public of "hpr- ■"stwvth will havfl the opportunity of witness- in? one of the net. dramatic attractions ever «een out of London. DIED OF WOUNDS.—The death occurred last week at a Cardiff Hospital of Pte. Ivor A. Williams, third son of m. and Mrs. J. WIl-. liams, Porth. He was a former student of Aberystwyth College. JOINED UP.—Mr. HSrry Griffiths, Glan- rafon-terrace, whose father voluntarily joined the forces, has also voluntarily joined the colours. He waS previously working in the woods and had passed Class A. He is a grand- son of the late Mrs. Jane Felix, Cambrian- street, and of Mrs. Griffiths, Thespian-street. WEDDING.—At Wheeler St. Welsh Congre- gational Church, on June 8th, a prettyowedd- ing took place between Corpl. E. C. Ltvwry of Ystrad, Rhonddav and Miss Jenny Humphreys, Sutton-street, Birmingham, who formerly re- sided at Aberystwyth. The bride was given away by her father, and was charmingly attired in pale grey crepede chine with large tagel hat to match. Slte-was accompanied by her sister (Miss Annie Humpiire.ys) who wore saxe crepe de chine. The duties of best man were carried out by Mr. Gwilym Davies, Guildford- street, Birmingham. The officiating minister vas the Rev. Morgan Price, Chwilog, cousin of the bride. Presents were numerous and costly, amongst them being a silver cake basket given by the young ladies of Messrs. Bladdon's, where the bride was employed. MILITARY.—Lieut. Norman Davies, R.W.F. (younger son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Davies) embarked at Southampton on Saturday. He received his commission shortly after the out- break of war. His elder brother (Lieut; Gor- don Davies) has served with the Royal Gar- rison Artillery on the Western front since the beginning of 19174 and his battery last year took a prominent part in the important battles of Vimy, Arras, Messines. Pilkem, Lange- marke, and Poelcapelle. WASHED ASHORE.—On Saturday, Mr Thos. Jones, Morfa Bychan, found • the dead body ot a sailor washed ashore at Llanrhystyd. On the back of the jersey were initials which could not be deciphered and the word "Thompson" with the two laSt. letters misling.. The body was taken to tlie Mortuary at Aberystwyth, an inquest held, and a v^. Tt "of "Found Dead was returned. On lu.oaay, interment was made -in the Y.M.C.A. grave space at the Cemetery with naval honours. Jpeut. T. F. Bradley, R.N., who was accom^tted by Capt. Lloyd, harbour master, was iif^harge of the parade, which was Viarshalled by R.S.M. Fear and which included the Mayor, local captains and officers of the mercantile marine, naval men home on leave, military men on leave, dis- charged men representing Aberystwyth Sailors and Soldiers Association, coastguard, and resi- dents of the town. Five men home from the "Ca,esar" and one feom the' "Troubadour' acted as bearers. The coffin was covered with the Union Jack. An impressive service having been conducted by the Rev. R. Hughes, M.A., .S.M. Fear called for the general salute and I the Last Post was souhued by Trumpeter A. Burbeck. Artificial wreaths were sent by Aberystwyth masters, officers, and men of the mercantile marine, Aberystwyth Y.M.C.A. and members of the Special Constabulary. REPEAT PERFORMANCE.—A repeat per- formance of the operetta, "Snow White," was given on Thursday before a large audience. R.S.M. Fear, who was greeted with loud cheers, addressed the audience and repeating what he said the previous evening when presented ky the Mayor with a presentation from the Battery, said: "I feel very greatly honoured in receiving from your hands this beautiful gift, conveying-as it does to me the kindly thoughts and generosity of our brave little Battery. It is very little I have done compared with all that they are doing for me, "and I value it. all the more because I ra^lise that while thev are surrounded with difficulties hardships/their thoughts are with the dear ones at home, and when we realise that our bravest and best have entered into this war to protect a little nation and to crush the spirit of selfishness and greed it makes us feel what very little we do. I do appreciate this gift from our own dear lads and in sending the cheque, and I desire this I cheque to be the first donation towards a pefinanent War Memorial in the form of a Y.M.C.A. at Aberystwyth. From the experi- ence I have gained, and from the promises, which now total 450, made bv the bovs, it was t oarlv brought to my mind that who*, would l»f- needed by them on their-return was a centre for their varied life to like t'. what they have found and grown to love abroad and away from home, a Y.M.C.. a centre where all that j was right, innocent, and pleasurable, instruc-! was right, innocent, and pleasurable, instruc-! tive, and inspiring would* be found hallowed and associated with religion. A grmt noble Y.M.C.A. is wbaf I desire to ha«vp established in this tov.-o of Aberystwyth. and T long to fee it established as the town's War Memorial for the men who have gone out in our stead to face death, some who have nobly fallen or have been woitnd-d- or taken prisoners. The town needed such in days jone by- it will need it much more in days to come, and I think no memorial could be more worthy, or desirable, or necessary than tho War Memorial I am sneak- Illgo of. And so I am venturing to-night to call the attention of the town to this project in the hope -that a great start for it can be made by procuring a site for the building from tJjp Corporation—really from ourselves—for in these matters as in others they in their official capacity represent us." (Applause.) UNITED PP.A YR MEETING.—On Monday another prayer meeting was held in the Town Hall. The Mayor's Chaplain .(the Rev. T. E. Roberts) conducted, and Mr Jack Edwards led the singing. The Rev. Fisher Griffiths, Tre'r- ddol, led in prayer. The Rev. Charles Evans, vicar of Ysbytty Cvnfyn, read Scripture, and the Rev. R. J. Rees, M.A., led the intercession. After the singing of the National Anthem the benediction was pronounced by the Ven. Arch- deacon Williams.. FUNERAL.—The funara took place on Tues- day of Mrs. Mary Jenkins, wife of Captain David Jenkins, Langford House, Queen-street. The Rev. R. J. Rees officiated. The chief mourners were husband (Capt David Jenkins), Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Barry, daughter and son- in-law: Mr. and Mrs. Roberts, Llandre, daugh- ter and son-in-law; Misses Jenkins, daughters; Mrs. Jones, Penartli, niece; and Mr. R. D. Williams, Central Foundry, nephew. PERSONAL.—The Natural History report of the "Terra Nova" Antartic Expedition is being issued in finely-produced quarto volumes by the Trustees of the British Museum. The re- port on the. Section Actiniaria of the Coelen- terates. which was entrusted to Mr T. A. Stephenson, demonstrator of zoology at the University College, Aberystwyth, has just been issued, with six plates. Sea anemones are more or less familiar to all sea-side dwellers; but their identification is by no means easy, par- ticularly in the case of spirit-preserved speci- mens. The series brought home by the "Terra Nova" is interesting for several reasons. Though the number of specimens is not great, they come from widely separated districts, ranging from Trinidad to the actual ice-barrier of the An/artfic. A (large proportion of them are forms new to science, and several of them show interesting new features of structure. The whole is a careful and excellent piece of work, both text and illustrations, some of the plates being particularly successful. We congratulate the author, and hope that this first work may be followed by many others of a like quality.

MARRIACE OF LIEUT. H. P. MORCAN AND MISS MATTHEWS On Friday, 31st May, a very pretty wedding took place in Southwark Cathedral, between Lieut. Hugh Philip Morgan, 31st Battalion Can- adian Infantry, youngest son of the late Mr Benjamin Ellis Morgan and Mrs Morgan, of Marine-terrace, Aberystwyth, an Enid Mar- garet Matthews, younger daughter of the late Rev. W. Matthews, vicar of St. Michael's Aber- ystwyth, and Mrs. Matthews, Bourne End. The chapel was decorated by some of the staff from Guy's Hospital. The ceremony was performed by Captain C. Lloyd Matthews, S.G.F., rector of Clophill, Bedfordshire, brother of the bride, who was on leave from France, assisted by the Rev. Charlesworth, chaplain of Guy's Hos- pital where the bride has been a sister. She was given away by Captain A. Talbot Ponsonby, and Lieut. F. M. Holden, Canadian Infantry, acted as best man to the bridegroom. The bride's dress was white satin and silver lace, and she wore a Honiton lace veil, lent by her sister-in-law, and orange blossom. She married a shower bouquet of white roses, carna- tions, and heather, and wore a poprl pendant, bothe the gift of the bridegroon. ;She Attended by Miss Mary Grace Morgai, niece of the bridegroom, and Master Patrick Matthews, nephew of the bride. On leaving the Cathedral the happy couple passed through a double line of* sisters and nurses, and their car was drawn through. the Borough Market by students and dressers from Guy's Hospital. After luncheon Lieut. and Ars. H. P. Morgan left for Paddington, en route -or Torquay. Amongst those present were Mrs. and Miss' Matthews (mother and sistet of the bride), Miss Watkins (aunt), Mrs. and Miss Ellis Morgan' (mother and sister of the bridegroom), Miss Purton (aunt),. Mrs. C. Lloyd Matthews, Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Morgan, Mr. George Boycott, the Rev. Prebendary Wright, Mrs. Arnold, Mrs. Talbot Ponsonby, Miss Hult6n (assistant matron of Guy's Hospital), Mrs. Hodgson, Miss Hill- yard, Mrs C. Radcliffe Crocker Mr. and Mrs. Venables, Mrs. and Miss James Lewis, Mrs. P. Wilcox, 'Mrs. and Miss George Williams, Mrs. Bagnall, Mrs. Green, Mrs. Connel, Miss White, Mrs. Stephens, Miss Protheroe, and many others. The wedding presents included :—Bridegroom to bride aquamarine and pearl pendant; bride to bridegroom, silver cigarette case; Mrs. Matthews, cheque; Mrs. Ellis, Morgan, cheque, silver teapot, and cream jug; Mrs. and Miss Ellis Morgan, pearl and platinum brooch; Miss Matthews, dressing case; Captain and Mrs. C. Lloyd Matthews, cheque; Miss Purton, silver tea kettle and stand, cheque; Miss Watkins, cheque, opal ring, tortoiseshell card case, inlaid silver; Misses Ellis Morgan, silver sugar basin; Mr. and Mrs. Claude Morgan, cheque, pearl and ruby brooch, cut-glass and silver salver, silver scent bottle; the Dowaffer Countess Cawdor and Lady Muriel Campbell, silver tea knives; the Lady Muriel Boyle, ring; Mrs. Cadogan, cheque; rs. Gilbert Gilbey cheque; Mrs Wynne, cheque; Mrs. Gibbs cheque; Mrs. Hodgens cheque; Mrs Willcoj* cheque; Mrs. J. Lewis, cheque; Mrs. Leach, cheque; RtJv. and Mrs. and Misses Puckeridge, cheque; Mr. Morris Davies, cheque; Mr. and Mrs. Venables, silver coffee spoons; Captain and Mrs. Venables, pearl and enamel brooch; the Rev .J. P. Wright and family, cheque: Master John Venables, silver cigarette case; Miss^Venables, silver bonbon dish; Guy's Sisters, silver tea caddy and spoon; Guy's nurses, silver vases; Miss Hogg (matron Guy's Hospital), table centres ;Miss HUdyard, silver tea spoons; Mr and Mrs Philip Lambton, travelling clock; Colonel Lambton, attache case; Miss Lambton, antique amethyst pendant; Miss S. Parry, silver-mounted pin cushion; Mrs Connele, cake basket; Mi^ Hutton, signet' ring; Miss Maer, silver photo frame, embroidered bag; Mrs Henderson, embroidered bag; Miss Lewis, glass candlesticks; Mrs. Green, pewter vase; Mr. and Mrs-. Beddoe, antique china plate; Mrs Parker, letter scales; Mrs. B. Leech, em- broidery; Mr. and Mrs. Tudor and Miss Jeacon, silver-mounted sugar dredger; Mrs. Barker and Miss Latimer Jones, silver candlesticks; Rev. and Mrs. Evans, tea knives; Miss Joggett, gold safety pin; Miss Gosilin, lace handkerchief, bead embroidery; Miss G. Gosilin, glove sache,; Mrs Bagnall, handkerchiefs; Mrs. Radcliffe Crocker, jewelled hatpins; Misses Hutton, purse; Miss White, embroidered bag; Mrs. Gilmour and Mrs Garroway, vases; Miss Macarthur, silver tea- spoons and sugar tongs; Mr and Mrs Percy. Willcox, cruet; Mrs. and Misses Phillips, early morning tea set and tray; Captain and Mrs. Healey, pearl and emerald brooch; Captain and Mrs. Arthur Talbot Ponsonby, pearl brooch; Miss Rankin, writing* case- Mis. Gaskell, silver tea spoons; Mrs. Taylor, silver napkin ring; Misses Protheroe, silver cigarette box; Officers 31st Battalon, Canadian Infantry, case of cut- lery; Mrs. Pugh, brass bowls and candlesticks; Mrs. Bournwell, lacfr handkerchief; Mr. G. Boycott, cigarettejyHbe; Mrs. Boycott and family,^silver cakeS^JBd; Mr. and Mrs Edward James,' cut-glass jam jar; servants at 2 Marine- terrace, bays..

DEVIL'S BRIDGE- A reception entertainment was held on Tues- day at the Woodlands Bungalow for the benefit of Privates John Morgan Davies, S.W.B., and LlSwelyn Morgan, of Typiawr and Tynllwyn. The Chairman was the Rev. G. Bedford Roberts, Ystumtuen, with the Rev Charles Evans, A.K.C, Yspytty Cynfyn. The programme was compiled by the Honorary Secretary (Mr. D. Edwin Davies). The Rev. Thomas Noah Jones and tlfe Rev. E. M. Davies both gave addresses. The opening song of "Hen Wlad fy Nhadau" was rendered by Mr. William Hopktns, afid topicals were sung by Miss Myfanwy Eunice Evans, Tyn- clawdd, and a topical duet by Miss Margaret Davies and Master Morgan Davies, Songs were given by Mr. William John Davies, Mr. Alfred Edwards, Mr. David Davies, Miss Maggie Davies. A collection realized a substantial sum. Another song (bilingual) Mas rendered by the winner at the Goginan chgeisteddfod (Mr. W. J. Davies, baritone, Rhosvgell). The presenta- tion to the soldiers, on behalf of the Entertain- ment Committee, was made by Miss Maggie Jones. Nantarthur, and Miss Annie Jones, Yem-Hy. Private J. M. Davies, Tymawr, on behalf of his comrade and himself, responded, ■>nd crave a vivid picture of his experiences. Private J. M. Davies wag-also presented by the Rev. Charles Evans, on behalf of the Sewing P^Hv. Ponterwvd. and he thanked both com- mittees. not only for the gifts but for the spirit in which thev were given. The solo in "God Save tlw King-" was taken, by Miss Pickering, Queen's-road. Aberystwyth. At the conclusion tea was served.

LLANDYSSBUL. On Tuesday Mount Gemos was knocked down for to Certain John Lewis Evans of Cardiff. The Wilkes Head Llandyssul. with tbirtr,oicrlit. af's. was bousrht by the tenant. The result of the Llandyssul Farmers' Red 'Cross sale has been over E725.

LAMPETER. At Bridgewater Sessions on June 10th. Fred- erick Giles (36), labourer, was charged with having absconded on January 30th, leaving his wife and four children chargeable to the Uhion. He was sent to prison for three months.

Cardiganshire Triboiial • SOUTHERN CASES. 0 Cardiganshire Appeal Tribunal sat on Tuesday at Newcastle Emlyn, Mr. J. Jones, Cwmere, presiding. In the adjourned appeal of John Emlyn Jones, Cwmcoy op, applicant produced a Medical Board card marked" postponed for three months" and the case was adjourned In the adjourned case of David Evans, Fron- goch, Llandyssul, woollen spinner, Mr. T. Bowen, Llanwenog, said a meeting of textile manufacturers was to be held at Aberystwyth to consider the man-power question.—The case was adjourned. Mr. A. J. Hughes appeared for Jenkin Mbrgan. Arosfa, Llandyssul, timber merchant.—The N.S.R. explained that applicant had been granted temporary exemption, but through an oversight the case was referred to the local Tribunal instead of calling up the man.—The I Tribunal thought it had no jurisdiction. Mr. D. Roy Evans appeared for Evan Davies, Llaindelyn Factory, Talgarreg, woollen manu- facturer, and said it was a one-man business.— Adjourned to await the result of the Aberyst- wyth meeting. avirl S. Jones, Tandisgwylfa, Rhydlewis,' 32, Grade 2, warehouse manager employed by Car- digan Mercantile Company appealed on the ground of hardship.—Dismissed. In the cases of Picton G. Davies, Glanllynan, Cardigan, ironmonger's assistant, and David Jones, Millwyn, Cardigan, agricultural fitter, the applications for renewal had not been put in in time.—Both cases were adjourned to apply to the Director General for permission to appeal. Joseph H. Prosser, Northgate House, Cardi- gan, laundryman, wrote that his father was better and able to resume duties. Consequently applicant was in a position to join the Air Corps. The case of Owen Morgan James, Tyliir, St. Dogm'ell's, ploughman, was referred to the Agri- cultural Executive. i David Griffith Davies, Llechryd, shopkeepcf, 37, Class A, with invalid mother.>Augusb 31st. Samuel Griffith Davies, Rhosygadair Fawr, Aberporth, farmer, occupying 103 acres, 41A ploughed, engaged as ploughing officer from Feb- ruary 21st till May 31st.-Military appeal dis- missed. George M. James, Brynhyfry.d, Blaenanerch, farmer, occupying twenty acres, seven ploughed. —Military appeal dismissed, applicant to work on farm under the direction of the N.S.R.

RURAL FOOD COMMITTEE. Mr. Edward Hughes presided over the Rural Food) Cbmrriittee on Wednesday, when the Executive Officer (Mr. W. P. Rowlands) said it was not possible to supplement the ration of butter. The Executiye Officer explained that there was no need for farmers who delivered butter to register. The same applied to farmers who took their butter to retailers. It was resolved to leave the price of milk (5d. per quart) to remain.

RURAL COUNCIL. Machynlleth Rural ^Council met on Wednesday, present Messes. Edward Hughes, presiding; Richard Jones, Darowen; L. R. Williams, the Rev. Gwilym Rees, John Edwards, Richard Jones, Scuborycoed; W. P. Rowlands, clerk. A letter was read from Llanbrynmair Workers' Union asking for representation on the Food Committee, but the Committee thought that Llanbrynmair was sufficiently represented. The Medical Officer of Health (Dr. A. 0. Davies) wrote asking for an increase in salary. —The application was left on the table. The Surveyor stated t.8at the Council's work- men asked for an increase in wages. The able- bodied men received 25s: per week, whereas the County'Council's workmen received 30s. a week. —It was decided to grant the able-bodied men 30s. per week during the war.

AGRICULTUFIAL COMMITTEE. At a meeting of Machynlleth and Minbryn- mair War Agricultural Committee, on Wed- nesday, the Committee said they were willing to tfcke schoolboys who had some knowledge of farming for work during the holidays.

URBAN TRIBUNAL. Machynleth fjrban Tribunal sat on Wednes- day;' present Messrs. Richard Rees, presiding T. R. Morgan, John Lumley, Richard Gillart. Edmund Gillart, clerk; and the N.S.R. (Lord Herbert Vane Tempest). Evan Humphreys, 43, timber and iron mer- chant, Machynneth, applied on the grounds of hardship and that it was a one-man business.— Six months. Applicant applied to be exempted from joining the Volunteers as he was fully occupied. The matter was left to see whether applicant could possibly join. Joseph Thomas, 44, Grade 2, timber feller, Machynlleth, said he was doin^work of national importance.-Adjourned, applicant to apply for certificate. Richard Jones, 44, Grade 2, tailor and out- fitter, Glasfryn. Machynlleth. He was the sup- port of his parents. His business was a one- man business. Mr. W. P. Rowlands apPHarerl for applicant.—Six months. Mr. W. P. Rowlands appeared for George M. Arthur, 47, Grade 1. Star Stores.-The Clerk suggested that, the case be adiourned pendmEr the decision o$-th«s Anneal Tribunal, to which applicant had "applied for medical re-examina- tion .—Adjourned.

GUARDIANS. Machynlleth Guardians met on Wednesday: present Messrs. Meyrick Roberts, presiding; Henrv EviLns,, John, Parry, David Evans, Edward Jones. Edward Hughes, Richard Jones Mrs. M. Jones; the Clerk (Mr. W. P. RowWlsi The Clerk reported that waste paper had real- iS<The Chairman and Vice-Chairman were appointed delegates to meet the members of Parliament to confer at an early date on recon- StMrs1C>Thomas, rate collector, asked for an in- crease in remiineration.-The application was a<Ther^Awesraent Committee's recommendation' that the salarv of their Clerk (Mr. p- Rowlands) be £40 was agreed to.

CL'ARACH. „ The death occurred on Monday of Mrs Howell, wife of Mr Abraham Howell, Nantcellanfawr. Deceased was a tiative of Llanbrynmair. The funeral • took place yesterday (Thursday) at Penygarn Cemetery.

MACHYNLLETH. Gifts received at' Auxiliary Red Cross Hos- pital during week ending June 15th: Mrs. Rees Traws-coed, Camo, 31bs. butter; Miss fTu^hes Davey View, 2s. 6d.; Mrs. Hughes Covent House, 12 lemons; Commandant V- eggs; Mrs. Ayres (widow of the late Pte Ayres) 10s.; Carno School Children, 12 eggs; Mrs. Allcroft, Coxshead, Llanwrin, 12 eggs; Miss Corbett, Ynysymaengwyn, salmon; Mrs Cave- Brown-Cavc. strawberries; A Friend, vegetable dish; Mrs Norton, rhubarb and flowers; Mrs. Jones-Evans, Fronvgog, magazihes, mending Llanwrin Women's Institute, 31 eggs;. Mrs Rundle, gifts of needlework for Red Cross sale; Mrs Richard Rees, 21bs. butter; and flowers from Mrs Kenyon and Miss Kenyon, -Com- mandant, Miss Griffiths, Bi-yntyrnol, and Miss Annie Davies, Crown House; Mr. R. Gillart, buttermilk. Mrs. Ruck, £ 3 3s. Mr. E. -W. Evans, station master, Corris Railway, and Mrs. Evans, have received news that their eldest son (Pte. Edgar Evans) is.in hospital suffering from malaria at NSalonika. Pte. Evans has been a long time at Salonika. His brother (Pte Edward Evans) has spent two years in Mesopotamia, and another brother (Pte. Haydn Evans) has been in France for twelve months. Lance-Corpl. R. Hamer, late of the Pru- dential, Was home last week; also Mr J. Rhvi Lewis, youngest son of Mr. Rhys Lewis, Tudor House. Corpl. E. Wesley Lewis, R.A.M.C., second son of Mr Rhys Lewis, Tudor House, had a pleasant surprise a week ago. He was shav- ing outside his dugout when he noticed someone crawl out of the next dugout and-he reoognised his brother. Corpl. Lawton P. Lewis Sergt. E. Venaibles and Pt £ Hugliie Hum- phreys were home this week. The death took place on Saturday after*' a very short illness, of Elizabeth Ann Williams, the six year old daughter of Mrs. Eleanor Williams and of the- late Sergt. Louis Wil- liams, Dovey View, who was killed in France. The funeral took place on Tuesday. Among the floral tributes was a ,beautiful. cross from the National School.

11 BLAENAU FESTINIOG. Corporal W. J. Penny, Ynys-terrace, is home from hospital after illness. He has been in France for three years. Miss Edith ftoberts, Salem-place died on 'Thursday in her twenty-third year and was buried on Saturday in Bethesda Cemetery. Private Robert J. Morgan, Maenofferen, is reported ill in hospital in Palestine.

BORTH. The death occurred on Monday week of Mrs. Margaret Williams, Rhiwlas Cottage, at the age of eighty-three. Deceased was one of the oldest inhabitants. She was the widow of John Williams, a deacon of Libanus C.M. Chapel. There was a large gathering at the funeral which took place on Friday, the Rev. J. C. Evans officiating. Interment was; made at Pen- ygarn. The chief mourners were Misses Jane and M. E' Evans, Saxatile: Mrs. Lewis, London Hoiise; Captain Lewis Gwenydon: Mr. and Mrs Lewis James, Llanilar: Mr. and Mrs. Morris, Llanilar: Mr. and Mrs. William James. Llanilar- Mr. and Mrs. T. James. Llanilar: Mr. David James, Machynlleth: Messrs. Edward Owen Hughes and John Hughes. Aberllefeni. and Mr I d William Hughes. Bala, nephews and nieces. The dentil <)Ak nlace on Fridav of Mr John Lewis Williams (24). a grandson of Mrs H^srhes, Tyldeslev House. Deceased had been serving on "sea, but for the pa^t few years had been engineering at Barry. The funeral took place on Tuesdav. the Rev. LI. A. Jones, Abervst- wyth. officiating, when interment was mad<» at P»nvgarn. The chief lrlournpfg wpre Mr". Hughes, grandmother: Miss Willinms. sister; Mr and Mrs..Tones, Lome, uncle nnd aunt: and Mrs. Matthews and Mrs. Williams, Leronian, s i ng.

CRICCIETH. Mr. Rees Thomas, of Criccieth and Liver- pool, has bought by private treaty Bryn Celyn' Estate, near Pwfllieli. A memorial service for Private John Owen, R.W.F., on-y son of the fite Mr. and Mrs. Edward Owen, Parciau Bach, was held at the Parish Church on Thursday uight. Lieut. Hywel Jones, son of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Jones, Dilwyn, is home on leave from hospital. Nurse Katie Thomas, daughter of Mr. ana hospital. Mrs, JAugh Thomas, Police Station, took up an appointment this week as, district nurse at Llangerniew, Denbighshire. Mr. William Owen, Penybryn, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. David Owen, Braichysaint, was married at Salem C.M. Chapel, Pwllheli, on Tuesday to Miss Roberts, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Roberts, Mynydd Mawr, Fourcrosses. The officiating minister was the Rev. Wm. Jones, Fourcrosses. Mr. John Clark, Muriau Bach, has found a blue and jvliite carrier pigeon bearing the marks :Ring on left leg, N.U.R.P., 14B.N., 3,750. On right leg, rubber ring, 707. Another ring, N.U.R.P., U 14, 6,847.

PENRHYNDEUDRAETH- A memorial service was held at the Trinity Church on Sunday to Sergt. Robert Evans.

DANIEL I. REEl & EVANS GE.VKRAL AUCTIONEERS AND VALUERS, I HOCTSK ANn ETATF. AGENTS, ETC. Prompt PERSON AT, attention given to all Business. OFFICKH (Open Daily): 4, Baker Street Aberystwyth Barmouth and District. WALTER LLOYD JONES, AUCTIONEER and VALUER. SALES of Property, Furniture, and Farm Stock conducted on moderate terms and promptly cashed. For terms, etc., apply the Auctioneer, King Edward-street, or Mr. John Roberts, Rjpon House. MR. WALTER LLOYD JONES, Auctioneer and Appraiser, Kegs to inform the inha- bitants of Barmouth District that he has taken over the Apartments and House Agency lately conducted so successfully by the late Mr. John Jones, The Library, Barmouth. Enquiries for Properties to be Sold or Let or applications for Apartments will receive prompt and careful attention. Enquiries solicited. No fee charged unless business results. n954 For Present Wear. ATTRACTIVE Voile Gowns MADE FROM RELIABLE MATERIALS. I White Pique Skirts FROM 4/11. 1 SPLENDID SELECTION OF I White Voile Blouses TEL.SI (gab d TERRACE ROAD.. MILLINERS. U — l! I I I I WHAT IS YOUR FOOTWEAR WISH 1 I WIIATEVER style of Footwear you desire, I have ittin stock. Boots or Shoes for work or play-Footwear for the business man for town or sports wear. Sturdy Boots for the farmer or farm labourer. For ladies-Dressy Boots aid Shoes or Stout Shoes for walking or sport. LET me attend to your Footwear needs. I guarantee you the comfort of a good fit and the satisfaction of getting full value for every penny spent. ■ REPAIRS A SPECIALITY. NEAT SKILLED REPAIRS A SPECIALITY. NEAT SKILLED WORKMANSHIP. Price* Moderate DAVID WILLIAMS (The Foot Specialist), —CAMBRIA SHOE STORES,- 3, NORTH PARADE, ABERYSTWYTH. OFFICIAL AGENT FOR I DIt. SCHOLL'S ORTHOPEDIC FOOT I .*1 I APPLIANCES. Copyright. lUliNliSXitX DUULI. -&- NOTICE TO VEGETARIANS. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that an Additional Ration of Fat will be allowed to persons who are vegetarians and whose custom it is to abstain from meat, upon sur- render of their meat cards. Application for this additional fat ration should be made to the Executive Officer of the Local Food Com- mittee of the district in which the applicant DIVISIONAL COMMISSIONER. Divisional Office, Cardiff. a5048 ROYAL PIER~PAVILION, — ABERYSTWYTH. MONDAY, JUNE 24th, 1918, AND DURING THE WEEK, at 8 O'CLOCK. THE OPENING EVENT OF THE SEASON. ——- SPECIAL ATTRACTION. ——— EDITH BLANDE and C. VIVIAN WALLACE in "OUT — — OF HELL" By HERBERT THOMAS, The Remarkable Play from the Ambassadors' Theatre, London. Price's: Reserved Seats, 3s. 6d.; Stalls, 2s 4d: Pit, Is. 3d.; Back, 8d., INCLUDING TAX. JULY 1st—"A ROYAL DIVORCE," the greatest play of modern times. a5070 I PRELIMINARY, ANNOUNCEMENT. FRENCH NATIONAL DAY, JULY 17th, 1918. -A m Franco-Welsh Celebration WILL BE HELD IN THE Coliseum, Aberystwyth. a5081 MACHYNLLETH AUXILIARY RED CROSS HOSPITAL, MACHYNLLETH. i —— A GRAND RED CROSS SALE in Aid of the above Hospital will be held at Machynlleth, ON WEDNESDAY. NEXT, 26th JUNE. A Large Number of Substantial Gifts has already been promised, including 4 Head of Cattle, about 50 Sheep, and several Pigs. Sale to commence at 2 p.m. Luncheon and Tea at the Vane Hall. n5082 Forthcoming Events. Red Cross Sale, Machynlleth, June 26th. Merioneth Quarter Sessions and Standing Joint Committee, Dolgelley 2nd July. Cardiganshire Quarter Sessions, Lampoier, 4dl July. < Franco-Welsh Exhibition Celebration, Coli- seum, July 17th. 1- GILLAiyr AND SONS, JCTIONEERS • HOUSE AND ESTATE AGENTS, VALUERS, AND SURVEYORS. MACHYNLLETH. AUCTION i .VLES of Freehold and Leasehold Propellles, Ground Rents, Furniture, Farming Stock, and Timber, Etc., undertaken on moderate terms. 10 VALUATIONS-made for Estate Duty, Trans- fer, Mortgage, andoother purposes. SURVEYS made and PLANS prepaid. ESTATES managed and Rents Collected. Property Owners advised in regard to the Provisional Valuations of their properties under the Finance (1909-10) Act, 1910." Register of houses and lands to let, for Sale' by Private treaty. t960 Your Income Tax. The following articles deal with common instances of the adjustment of tax where in- come derived from various sources and the calculations are based on the rates, .etc., for 1916-17 and 1917-18 in respect of which claims can be madd for .any overcharge. "A" is a man whose total income of £854 19s. is made up as follows:— Profits (as adjusted on 3 years aver- age or appeal, see previous notes) 300 0 0 Property (net assessments) v 128 3 4 Dividends, etc (taxed before receipt) 417 8 8 Bank interest (untaxed) 25 10 5 871 2 5 Less charges (such as ground ren- or r mortgage) 16 3 5 S854 13. 0 Tax-2300 at 2/6 (see previous notes) 37 10' 0 M 10s. at 3s. 6d 4 9 3 41 19 3 Less relief at 1/6 in £ on 128 417 545 deduct charges 16 CS29 39 13 6 Total E2 5. 9 Being over £ 700 no abatement or children allowance is obtainable and insurance has been omitted. The point here is with re- gard to the interest on dividends which have meant a saving of E39 13s. 6d., even if these dividends were paid "free of tax" (vide earlier note).—Tax Expert," Cambrian News" Office, Aberystwyth. Printed by the Proprietors, The Cambrian News," Aberystwyth, Ltd.. and Published Vvv them in Terrace-road, AbervstwvfK. in 4v;- eounty of Cardigan: at Ll. EdwardsjStattonrr Music Wurehoumv Barmouth, in the Countv Merioneth, and at David Lloyd's. Portmorl- in the Countv of Carnarvonshire, June 21st, 1918. »