The Aberystwith Observer

NEWS AND OBSERVATIONS: ORIGIN A.L AND SELECTED. Please send me an Observer. I want to see which is the best hotel, or if there is a good boarding-honse to spend a week or two in for two ladies. I suppose you are sure to lliave advertisements in your paper. Please-send by return." This is a specimen of numerous letters received by the Publisher of thetObseTuer. Its tells its (w n story, and it is needless to say that those who advertise have a good chance of securing these and other visitors. In this issue of the Observer will be found a letter from Mr COSACHER, Secretary and General Manager of the Cambrian Railways, correcting a misleading statement respecting the arrival of the trains of the Company which appeared in the Cambrian News of last week. This, following upon the state- ment respecting our respected contemporary made at the last meeting of the Rural Sanitary Authority by the Rev J. M. GRIFFITHS, must be humiliating to it and damaging to its reputation for accuracy. Oar contemporary should be more careful. Viscountess PAKKEE'.S costume at the garden party at Marlborough House was of dove-coloured silk, trimmed with Oriental embroidery, with jabot and frills of old lace, and a large feather hat. At a reception given by the Countess of MACCLESFIELD the ViscoryTESS wore a costume of emerald- green brocade, the bodice studded with diamond stars, and a diamond bandeau in the hair. At the same reception the Marchioness of LONDONDERRY wore black satin, embroidered in jet, with ruby and diamond necklace and epaulette brooches of the same precious stones, and Lady ALIXE BEAUMONT wore white satin and lace. As might have been expected, "the Rhyl resolution is not to be pressed upon Welsh Members of Parliament. It is understood that some of the Liberal leaders will refer to Disestablishment in their autumn speeches. Judging from a report in the Rochdale Times, contributed by "A Tripper," the Rochdale tradesmen spent a most enjoyable holiday at Aberystwyth and other places in the district. Opinions seem to differ even amongst crack shots as to the merits and demerits of total- abstinence. One Scotch marksman attributed his success at the Bisley ranges to good Scotch whiskey, whilst another bailing from Manchester, attributes his success to the fact that he is a teetotaller and a non-smoker. Another crack shot, from the South coast, is a constant smoker, and braced himself for the final contest by disposing of a quart of good beer. When prize murksmen differ who can agree! Parish hearses are slowly but sarely coming* into general use, and one is being piovided for the parish of LJanfihang-el Ystrad. Hitherto these useful articles have been provided by private subscriptions, but it would be better if it were possible, that they should be paid for out of the parochial rates. Hearses are a great saving of labour, especially in country parishes, where the remains have to be carried long distances over rough roads. Z) n With respect to the length of time which it took to transmit a press telegram from our reporter at Lampeter^a fortnight ago, we are, informed that the appliances at work between Aberystwyth and Lampeter are not of the most improved invention, and that press messages are frequently delayed in order to enable private and commercial messages to be transmitted. We are satisfied that there was no neglect at either office. o At the meeting of the Rural Sanitary Authority, held on Monday, the water supplies of Danbadarn, Borth and Talybont were under discussion. With respect to the latter, re- ferences were made, by the Rev. J. M. GRIFFITHS and others, to an attack on the sanitary condition of Talybont which was recently published in our local contemporary, and which seems to have been wholly out of place. We did not read the article complained of, but the heading was certainly most damaging to the village, for if it were justifiable 110 one would think of going to live there. It is unfortunate that articles of a damaging tendency should ht either written or published without full information and mature considera- tion. Probably the water supply of Talybont is no better than it ought to be, but that does not 0 justify any person or paper in making' charges or insinuations nor is it sufficient for such person or paper to say that its criticisms were the outcome of misunderstanding or misinforma- tion. The law of libel is very severe on this point, but we do not suppose that the people of Talybont will take any legal proceedings in the matter they will probably only want the truth to bu known. The Llanbadarn water question is just where it was a month ago, The Sanitary Authority have asked the Town Council for their terms for a supply of water from the town reservoir, but as yet no reply has been given. As we pointed out a few weeks ago, there is ample water in Plynlimon lake, and plenty of it can be brought into the reservoir to serve Aber- ystwyth and many villages if it is carefully used, and not wasted, so that probably the Council will decide to supply Llanbaaarn with what it so much requires, on certain terms, which will no doubt be reasonable. In LIan- babarn there seems to be a diversity of opinion respecting the matter, although the majority of the inhabitants seem to be contented with the present arrangements. They have lived so far under those arrangements, carrying a pail of water from the well or the spout whenever it, is required, and they do not see why there should be any change, especially if it involves z;1 any expense. Indeed, they go further, and boldly assert that the only people who are dis- satisfied are those who are too lazy to carry water from the wells. How far the accusation is well founded we do not know. Whilst on this subject, it will not be out of the way to remind the Sanitary Authority that the drainage of Pwllhobi and of Pwllpenlun are still unattended to. From a Sanitary point of view these are important matters. Just now, when the question of strengthening the Victoria-terrace sea wall is under con- sideration, and there is a possibility of expensive and, as we think, useless, groynes being constructed on the beach, it is well to consider the effect of such groynes. The idea of those who favour the erection (f groynes is that the prevailing winds blow from the south- west, that therefore the shingle is gradually being carried northwards, and that groynes would prevent this northward movement, and so cause an accumulation in front of the wall, thereby protecting- it from the Sea. The theory is beautiful, but we think that we can show that it is little better than a dream and an illusion. In the first place the winds do, not blow from the south-west nearly as much as is supposed, and therefore the beach does not regularly shift northwards. Indeed, although the shifting-beach theory mav be applicable to long reaches such as extend from Z:. Borth to the Dovey, we hold that it does not apply to short curved ranges such as those in front of this town. It is not necessary to deal with every Pl int on the beach in detail; it will be sufficient to deal specially with the portion in front of Victoria-terrace, extending from the Baths to Craig-lais point. The question at issue is whether the beach does shift northwards beyond the point. We say no, and we base our opinion upon careful observation, extending over a considerable time. There is no doubt that the beach shifts, sometimes northwards and sometimes south wards, but we hold that it never passes Craiglais point —for the very simple reason that whenever a wave strikes the rock the water is divided, and some of it is always driven southward, so that it is an absolute impossibility for the gravel to pass the point. We also hold that there is no permanent accumulation of gravel at the north end. It may accumulate there with one wind, but a contrary wind will send it in the other direction. Besides, as the MAYOR has pointed out more than once, the gravel comes up from ZD the sea, and goes back there again, so that a groyne, or any number of groynes, would be quite useless. If anyone disbelives this, let him examine a few times the beach between the Castle and the mouth of the harbour, and he will be satisfied. There are several groynes at the harbour end, but the greatest accumula- tion of gravel is in front of the old saw-mill, where there is no groyne.' One fact is worth many theories. The letter of An Inhabitant which appeared in our last issue seems to have created more stir than probably the writer expected. With regard to the absence of the policeman from Goginan on the Sunday referred to, we understand that he was on duty at Aberystwyth, where his services might have been required, in consequence of the assembling of the militia, many of whom like to commemorate the annual meeting of friends with a friendly glass. The landlady of the public house at Goginan Z) also denies that any persons got drunk at her house on that day—or indeed any other day— and says that having a seven-day license, she I cannot refuse to supply refreshments or food to those who call at her house. On the other hand, we are told by independent witnesses that many of those who go out for a drive or a long walk on Sundays return to town more or less under the influence of drink, sometimes to the discomfort and annoyance of those who like to spend the Sabbath as a day of rest and quiet- ness. Mr J. HUGHES JONES and Mr M. COOKIN LEWIS, Aberdovey, and Mr J. CHIDLAW ROBERTS, of Towyn and Dolgelly, have been placed on the commission of the peace for Merionethshire. Mr DYSON is evidently determined to make his Eisteddfod, to be held in Bank Holiday week, a thorough success. A column programme of the proceedings will be found in the Observer. Mr DYSON deserves to sue- ceed, and we trust that be will make such a pile of money as will induce him to hold an Eisteddfod here every year. The National Eisteddfod held in this town in 1865 was a great success. There seem to be any number of candi- dates, all Liberals, of course, for the repre- ,sentation of East Carmarthenshire, but the two who are most prominently before the electors are Mr GWILYM EVANS, of Quinine Bitters fame, and Mr ABEL THOMAS, a member of the and gown fraternity. When the Census Bill was in the House of Commons, the other night, an unsuccessful attempt was made to include religion in the return. Not a single Welsh member voted for the proposal. As all the world knows, Mr H. M. STANLEY and Miss DOROTHY TENNANT—both natives of Wales—were married a fortnight ago at Westminster Abbey, when the sacred edifice was crowded with the great and privileged ones of this and other countries. We had arranged to give a lengthy report of the proceedings, but at the last moment were obliged to omit it, to make room for more local matter. It is satisfactory to know that Mr STANLEY, who was very unwell at the time of the marriage, is now rapidly recovering—thanks to a good constitution, a good doctor/and a good wife. A portrait of Viscountess PARKER was issued as a supplement to last week's issue of Life. It is beautifully executed, but the likeness is not good. The other day the case prepared for the magistrates of this county for the purpose of ascertaining the powers of the magistrates and of the police committee, with reference to the management of the police, came on for hearing, before Mr BARON POLLOCK and Mr Justice DAY, in the Queen's Bench Division, and was fairly laughed out of court. In the House of Commons, on Tuesday, Mr GOSCHEN announced that the Govern- ment had decided to allow the share of Wales of the money raised for the purpose of buying up public-house licenses to be used for Intermediate Education purposes. This was quite in accord with the wishes of the country. In the House of Commons, on Wednes- day, Mr BOWEN ROWLANDS endeavoured to induce the Government to refer to arbitra- tion the question of increasing the grant now paid to the Cambrian Railways Company for carrying the morning mails to this town, but the POSTMASTER GENERAL declined to accept the suggestion. If the Company could arrange to arrive half-an-hour earlier we think that they would have a fair claim for an increased grant, which might reasonably be made to them. Mr MACGOWAN'S Scotch' Band, on the promenade pier, is giving great satisfaction. On another page will be found a biogra- phical sketch of the late Mr DAVID DAVIES, Llandinam, who, as our readers know, had risen from the sawpit to be one of the great contractors and employers of the age. It is easy to understand the true state of affairs. Take, for instance, those who go round the Devil's Bridge. If they are a lot of thirsty souls-and birds of a feather generally flock together-they will take a drop before Starting to keep out the cold if the weather should be inclined that way, or if it is hot they make the heat an excuse for a drink. When they have travelled seven miles they reach the half-way public house, and of course they must call for refreshment for man and beast. It would be cruel not to give the horses a drink tof water, and a little rest, and they could not be less kind to themselves than to their animals, and therefore they call for a supply of ALLSOPP'S, or DUNVILLE'S, or KINAIIAN'S, or some other equally refreshing drink, to brace them for the two-mile ascent which takes them to the top of the hill, and down again into the valley on the other side. At the Devil's Bridge an excellent luncheon or dinner can always be relied upon, and as the drinks are equally good, the company take just enough to assist diges- tion, with an extra drop to wash the dinner down. At Ponterwyd, after a three-mile drive over a rough road, it is impossible not to stop at the hotel. After a drink here, the party will proceed homewards, possibly calling at Rhydly- c' dan Arms, a little distance on the roadside, but whether tbey do so or not they are pretty sure to stop at Goginan. There are always excuses for staying there, of which a glass is only one. A couple of miles nearer home, at the foot of the hill, lies the Maesbangor Arms, and a little further still is the Tynllidiart Arms, and it would be surprising if the party did not take another refresher at either of these two houses. It must be evident that after all these calls and drinks and refreshments the party must be in varying moods-some heavy, some querulous, some merry. Yet it would be impossible for the publicans to refuse to serve the sinners with say a glass," for they could not know how many glasses the party had previously disposed of, provided that they were not offensively boisteious or showed themselves in other ways to be under the influence of drink. But public- house keepers would do well to remember that the Sunday Closing Act only allows them to supply those who seem to be bona fide travellers with reasonable refreshment, they must not serve them with an unlimited quantity of drink. Therefore let them take warning. At MachynIIeth, on Wednesday, Dr. ALFRED OWEN DAVIES was appointed to the various public medical offices vacated by his brother. Bishop EDWARDS of St. Asaph has been aptly described as a fig-htfng Bishop," and is looked upon by many Churchmen as a good representative of" the Church militant here on earth. His right reverend brother of Bangor, Bishop LEWIS LLOYD, is apparently going to work on different lines. He is going to be a man of peace. Speaking at a luncheon held in connection with the dedication of the new transept and organ at St. Mary's Church, Port Dinorwic, the other day, his Lordship said he felt that he was coming' among friends, and believed he would, as had been promised, receive the most loyal support of both clergy and laity. Given this, he would do his best to serve his God, his Church, and his country. Peace, not strife, would be his motto. The healing- and not widening of breaches would be cl cl his effort, and he hoped to be able to accomplish this, not by aspersions, but by assertions of those Catholic principles which belonged to their old Church, and to hand those principles down unimpaired to generations yet to come. As in all ages of the Church, there were, no dOli bl-, trials in store foy them, but let them meet them with stout and brave hearts. There were losses far greater than loss of income to the clery, and that was loss of spiritual life among them, as in the earliest part of this 'century. The revival came then from outside the Church. He believed the revival of spiritual life among his fellow countrymen was to come this time from inside the Church. He hoped he and the clergy would engender an esprit de corps among them, marching shoulder to shoulder as members of one great body. It had been said that the bishop would deal with his curates in the same way as h.e had treated his boys. Well, if he were able to treat them as he had his boys, he should then win from them their respect, their gratitude, and, should he not say, their abiding affection F It is very complimentary to Aberystwyth that itshonld so frequently be selected by large Z') parties as the place for their excursions. This year special trains have already run here from Manchester, Birmingham, Wednesbury, Kidderminster, Oldham, Blackburn, and else- where, and there is every reason for believing that our visitors have been delighted with the town, as well as with the country through which they have travelled. Perhaps the greatest compliment to the town has been paid by the Rochdale and Blackburn parties, who might have reached the sea at many places C) y much nearer than Aberystwyth Indeed the sea can be seen from Blackburn, and such D 0 great watering place's as Blackpool and South- port are comparatively close by. But on Monday hundreds of people sacrificed a great part of Sunday and Monday nights, and travelled long distances, in order to spend ten hours at Aberystwyth, where the sea is, as they say, so different from that which is nearer to their homes. It is also gratifying to see that the Great Western Railway Company have commenced to realise the importance to them of Aber- ystwyth. Last Saturday the company ran the first of a series of weekly special express trains from Birmingham to Borth and this town, leaving there soon after eight o'clock, and arriving here at one, and returning on Monday or Tuesday. rl his service will undoubtedly lead to a large excursion and t urist traffic between the Midlands, with Birmingham as a centre, and this town, which will prove advantageous to all parties. v\7e wish the Great Western people would also avail them- selves of the opportunities which lie within their reach in South Wales. If they would only offer facilities there is no doubt that thousands of persons from" the works would gladlv avail themselves of the opportunity of visiting Aberystwyth. The time will come, &c.

LOCAL AND DISTRICT NEWS. LOCAL COMMISSIONS.— The Cardigan Artillery (Western Division)—Francis Henry Wella to be captain. THE NEW ORGAN.—The new organ presented to St. Paul's Welsh Wesleyan Chapel, by Mr Theophilus Hall, Manchester, which was opened last week, was supplied by Messrs Wheatley and Sons, Terrace- road. The organist of the chapel is Miss Maria Jones. ST. MICHAEL'S CHUECH.—We have pleasure in announcing that the gifted and eloquent Vicar of Dudley (the Rev Dr. Reyner Cosens) will preach in St Michael's Church, on Sunday next, both morning and evening. Collections will be made on behalf of the National Schools, which are doing an important work in the town, and therefore deserve every encouragement and assistance. TRINITY COLLEGE, LONDON.—The following are the results of the examination in musical knowledge held in Aberystwyth, June 22nd, the names appear- ing in order of merit :—Senior Pass Section Marion Tbruston, Machynlleth Ethel Sunderland (A. W. Parsons). Intermediate Pass and Honours Section Olwen Thruston, Maahynlleth. Junior Pass and Honours Section A. M. Davies, and M. J. Davies, (Old Bank School, Aberayron). Junior Pass Section Lizzie Mcllquaham (A. W. Parsons); Elsie B. A. Godet, Katie Thomas, Annie Ellis, and Rose E. Hall, --A. W. Parsons, F.C.O., secretary. THE PUBLIC LIBRARY.—The issue of books from the beginning of May to last Saturday has been as follows. The issues for the corresponding periods of last year are also given :— 1889 1890 Month of May 1545 1580 June .„. 1779 1813 Week ending 5th July. 329 354 12 368 374 19 381 420 ENTERTAINMENTS.—Mr Lawrence Daly's Comedy Company will continue to perform at the Old Assem- bly Rooms for a few nights longer.—Mr MacGowan's Scotch band has been performing on the pier during the week.—Mr Smith's minstrel troupe has also settled down to business, and when it has been strengthened by the addition of another nigger or two it will, no doubt, prove very attractive.-During the short period that the Briton and Excelsior Bands played on the pier and on the terrace they seemed to give satisfaction, and pressure is being brought t* bear on members of the Town Council to engage them for at least occasional evenings during the season. OBITUARY.—We have to record the death of Miss Annie Maude Shewbridge, step-daughter of Mr J. J. Eoberts, North-road, which took place; on Friday week, at the age of 21. The funeral took place on Tuesday and was conducted by the Rev. Father Carolan. Beautiful wreaths and crosses were sent by the following friends-Mr Shewbridge, London, Miss Clement, White Swan, Mrs Jones, Western Vaults, Mrs Rowlands, North-parade, Mrs W. Hughes- Jones, Mrs Saycell, Mrs Colquhoun, Mrs Morgan, Bank Cottage, Miss Nelly Jones, Vaenor-street, Miss O'Toole, Miss McCullock, Mrs Sweeney, and Mrs Wogan, North-road. EXCURSIONS.—On Saturday a half day trip was run from Newtown to Aberystwyth in connection with the Severn Tweed Mills, by which between six and seven hundred arrived. The excursionists were accompanied by the Newtown Prize Band, who in the afternoon played various selections of dance music on the pier and the castle grounds, which were greatly appreciated by the large crowd. The home- ward journey was commenced at nine o'clock, but a large number did not return until Monday.—On Monday a guaranteed excursion arrived frem Black- burn with about 500 excursionists. On Wednesday two excursions left this town, one for Machynllsth and the other for Lampeter, the former being in connection with the Welsh Baptist {Sunday School. On the same day a party of 80 from Llanddeiniol visited Botth. A FALSE STATEMENT.—At the police station, on Monday, before Mr Griffith Williams, mayor, and Mr John James, Henry Williams, Farnmouth, labourer, was charged by D.C.C. Lloyd with having made a false statement when applying to be admitted to the casual ward of the workhouse, on the 19th. -P.C. David Davies (17), and Mr W. Jones, master of the workhouse proved- the charge.—The Bench decided to give the accused the option of going back to the workhouse to perform the same task as he would have to do if he had made a true statement, or to receive one month with hard labour.-The accused though it best to perform the task at the workhouse than to pay a visit to Carmarthen. DISTRICT EECHABITES.—A special meeting of the Mid Wales District of the Independent Order of Rechabites, S.U., was held in the Good Templars' Room, in this town, on Wednesday the 16th, at 2.30 p.m., with Brother Thomas Owens, D.C.R., in the chair, representatives from all the Tents, being present. The following business was transacted: Brother Owens, was elected District Secretary, in place of the late Secretary, Brother W. P. Williams, deceased Brother the Eev. David Evan?, D.D.E., Talybont, was elected D.C.R., in place of Brother Owens Brother Robert Ellis, Chemist, was elected D.D.K., in place of Brother Evans, and Brother JosuAh Rees was elected District Auditor, in place of Brother Ellis; Brother Owens, was also appointed to represent the District at the Conference of Juvenile Eechabites to be held next month at South- port. A vote of sympathy and condolence with Mrs Williams, the wife of the late esteemed District Secretary, was also unanimously passed. TELEGRAPHY Until the end of September, the- telegraph office will be kept open until nine o'clock at night. CAMBRIAN RAILWAYS.—Approximate return of traffic receipts for the week ending July 13 th.1890 Miles open 237. Passengers, parcels, horses; car- nages, dogs, and mails, .82743, merchandise, min. erals and live stock, £ 1,669; total for the week £ 4,412. Actual traffic receipts for the corresponding week last year Miles open, 237. PassengersT parcels, horses, carriages, dogs, and mails, .£2,814 merchandise, minerals and live stock, £ 1,495 total for the week, .84,309. Aggregate from commence- ment of half-year to this date, .812,221; aggregate last year, Xi 1,615. Passengers, parcels, horses, car- riages, dogs, and mails, .£71, decrease; merchandise, n<! £ eiAo0ck, increase = £ 174; total increase rthe week, £ 103 aggregate increase from com- mencement of half-vear to this date..£576. THE COMMERCIAL AND GRAMMAR SCHOOL. SCIENCE RESULTS- Fourteen pupils were presented for examination m elementary, (or 1st, stage) and advanced (or 2nd stage) Mathematics at the recent May examination, and the results show that eleven out of the fourteen have passed. The following were the successful candidates:—Advanced, (or 2nd stage): 2 passed, namely, David Jenkins, Princess-- street, and D. J. Griffiths, Ynyslas. Elementary (or 1st stage), 9 passed, viz., Evan D. Evans, St James- square, and Thomas D. Jenkins, Bridge-street both in the 1st class, an>i John Williams, Bridge-street Llewellyn E. Richards, Great Darkgate street* James Daniel, Portland-street, John Eees, Queen- street, Hugh E. Ellis, Llanfair, Welshpool, A. Harold James, Min-y-don, Marine Terrace, and John Rees Hughes, Borth, in the 2nd class. The following were also successful in mechanics, elementary stage, viz., John Williams, Bridge-street, and James Daniel, Portland-street. The name of Mr John Hugh Edwards, Terrace-road, an old pupil of the school, also appears in the list of those who have passed the London matriculation examination from the University College of Wales. RAILWAY TIME TABLE.—The following are the times fixed for the arrival and departure of the trains on the Cambrian Railways during the summer. Arrival 7.25 a.m., 8.57, 11.0, 11.50, 1.55 p.m., 2.10, 5.25, 7.0, 7.30, and from July 28th to August 16th inclusive, 9.40. Departure 7.40 a.m., 9.0, 10.10. 12.0, 12.20. p.m., 5.30, 6.0, and 7.40.—Manchester- and Milford Railway-Arrival 12.0, 5.48, 10.20- Departure 8.10, 2.30, 6.15. ABERYSTWYTH BAZAAR, 8, Great Darkgate-street (next door to the Radical Club). This old and orginal Toy Shop has been enlarged by the addition of an extensive Show Room, which is now well stocked with the latest novelties in English and Foreign Fancy and useful goods, comprising Toys, Dolls, Welsh Dolls, Baskets, Stationery, Musical Instruments, Games, local Photographs, Walking Sticks, Pipes, Cigars, Tobaccos, &c., &c.-Note Address, J. and L. Ward, 8, Great Darkgate-street. —ADVT. The ABERYSTWYTH PHARMACY 13, Terrace-road^ Aberystwyth (nearly opposite the Post Office. conducted by the proprietor, E. J. Evans, M.P.S., Pharmaceutical, Analytical and Dispensing Chemist. Dispensing. All drugs and chemicals of the purest quality, tested by gravametric and volumetric methods before being received into stock. The dispensing charges are as moderate as is consistent with the employment of the very best Drugs only. N .B.- Special attention bestowed on this branch of the business, the Dispensing department being entirely under the principal's own supervision.—-ADV. HOLY TRINITY FLOWER SHOW.—The annnal children's flower show in connection with the Holy Trinity Church Sunday School, was held at the Town Hall, on Wednesday afternoon. Much interest is taken in the show, the object of which is to develop a taste for flowers amongst the children. The entries in the different competitions were as usual, pretty numerous, and the spacious hall was fairly filled with some very choice and beautiful plants, flowers, ferns, etc. Refreshments were also provided, and during the afternoon selections of music, were given by different members of the school. The Misses- Williams, Evelyn House deserve much praise for the admirable manner in which they carried out all the arrangements. The following is a list of prize- takers Best geranium, single red, 1, J. Henderson; 2, J. Griffiths 3, K. Evans. Ditto, single pink, 1, Dan Fear 2, L. Howells; 3, H. Stephenson. Double- geranium, 1, J. J. Lewis 2, Frances C. Long, 3, George H. Stephenson. Scented leaved geranium, no entry. Pelargonium, 1, Clara Clarke 2, K. Griffiths. Calceolaria, 1, S. Henderson. Begonia, 1, J. H. Hunt. Fuchsia, 1, A. Long 2, G. Sheraton. Fern, 1, T. Jones 2, E. Griffiths 3, Harry Clark. Plant of any other description, Dan Fear. Four best cut blooms of carnations, T. Long. Basket of wild flowers, 1, E. Griffiths. Bunch, do., K. Griffiths; 2, J. H. Hunt. Basket of garden flowers, 1, k! Griffiths 2, A. Gougoh 3, E. Maunds. Bunch of garden flowers, 1, Willie Price.—Work. Pair of knitten stockings, 1, M. Henderson 2, F. C. Long. Piece of needle-work, 1, Frances C. Long 2, Gwen Jones. Dressed doll, 1, G. M. Sadler. Piece of fancy work, 1, Hilda Stephenson 2, M. E. Saycell 3, R. Collins. Pair of knitted gloves. 1, Pollie Lewis 2, M. Henderson 3, F. C. Long. J. WALTER EVANS, Tottenham House, (opposite the Corn Market Hall) Aberystwyth, desires to call the special attention of his customers and the public,, to his new stock of the following goods :-Ladies" Jackets and Dolmans, black and colours, in all the newest styles, Dress materials and prints in a great variety, new patterns in Cretonnes, Floor and Stair Oil Cloths, Lace Curtains, Art Muslins, &c. &c.„. design book of Lace Curtains post free on appli- cation). The stock of boys', youths', and mena* Ready-made Clothes is now complete with new Spring and summer patterns. All ready-made Clothes sold by J. W.E. are made by practical tailors, so that fit, style and workmanship are guaranteed. New Ties, Hats, Shirts, Collars, &c. &c. Suits to order on the shortest notice. Funerals completely furnished. Address-J. Walter Evans, Tottenham House, Aberystwyth.—ADV. OBITUARY.—In another column we announce the death of Mr. David Humphreys, of London, who died on the 16th, and was interred in Highgate Cemetry, on the 21st, in his 70th year. He was a native of Aberystwyth, where he carried on the block and spar making trade, and also preached in the Aberystwyth Welsh and English Wesleyaa circuit for years. In August, 1851, he left for London, where he carried on the lath-ending business- for many years. His first wife, a daughter of the late Mr. Lewis Hopkins, and mother of his eight children, died suddenly, of heart disease, whilst on a visit to Aberystwyth some 13 years ago. Three of his children died some time past, and three sons and; two daughters are living in London. Mr. Humphreys had been the means of re-starting the present flourishing Welsh Wesleyan cause in London. Since his retirement from business some years ago, he had devoted the whole of his valuable time and talent to evangelistic work among the English population of the Metropolis-his wife being an English lady-and had of late years converted one of his houses into a Mission Hall, and preached gratuitiously to the poor people residing in the neighbourhood. His ex- perience in his last illness, was, that ''Jeaaa Christ was a bright reality to his soul." Though an affectionate husband, and a loving father, yet he ex- pressed a longing desire to depart and be with his adorable Saviour. Mr. David Thomas, London City Missionary, who had worked for Mr. Humphreys 15 years, and also lived with him, bore his testimony to the excellence of his private and public character at the grave, and several wreaths were laid on his coffin by persons whom he had been the means of converting.

TO OUR READERS. This week, and during the Season, the whole of the Observer- will be printed at Aberystwyth. This will give us an opportunity of doing greater justice to Local and District News, List of Visitors,, Advertisements, &c.

LATE LIST. BRIDGE STREET. The Old Bank- Mr and Mrs and Master Dearie, Burton-on.Trent.

DEATHS. DAVIES.—July 20th, aged 71 years, at Broneirion, Llandinam, Mr David Davies. HUMPHREYS—July 16, aged 70 years, in London,, Mr David Humphreys, a native of this town.

HEADSTONES, CROSSES, MONUMENTS, AND MURAL TABLETS, IN GRANITE, MARBLE, SLATE & STONE. MONUMENTS RESTORED & RE-LETTERED, and every description of MONUMENTAL WORK EXECUTED. ESTIMATES FREE, HOSKING ■% MILLER, ENAMELLED SLATE AND MARBLE WORKSS. MOOR STREET, ABERYSTWYTH.