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iSWS AND OBS OVATIONS: ORIGINAL AND SELECTED. The Vicar of Yspytty Cynfvn has written to say, in reference to what appeared in this paper lately respecting that Church, that notwithstanding tha.t his living is a poor one, there are in the immediate neighbour- hood at least seven livings poorer than his own. With respect to occasional services being all that is required in the parish, he says that the Church people of Yspytty Cyn- fyn think differently, for there are many of the communicants coming long distances, passing other places of worship, to the parish church, and he fails to see why these should be put off with occasional services more than any other Church people else- where. The Vicar has evidently understood what we said. Our point was that as the parish is a large one, and but thinly popu- lated and without wealthy people, the living must necessarily be a poor one after Dises- tablishment-not that it is a poor one now. We do not suggest that there be fewer ser- vices in the parish than at present, but rather that services should be occpsionally held in various parts of the parish, where none are now held. It would be as easy for the Yspytty people to walk to Ponterwyd, or Dyffryn Castell, or Devil's Bridge, as it is for the inhabitants of those villages to attend at Yspytty. David Jones Lloyd, Esq, of Gilfachwen, Llandyssul, has been appointed the new Sheriff of Cardiganshire John Leigh Taylor ksq, the Cliffe, Dolgelley, of Merionethshire; and Athelstane Robert Pryce, Cyfronydd, of Montgomeryshire. Mr J. W. Willans, Dolforgan Hall, Kerry, Newtown, Liberal candidate for the Mont- gomeryshire Boroughs died in London on t'hursday rather unexpectedly. It is stated that during his brief candidature Mr Willans had made many friends, and .he Liberals will feel his loss keenly. He was a staunch Nonconformist, and by profession an electrical engineer. We fear that the Promenade Pier Pavilion will not be completed this summer. The excavations for the lift up Constitution Hill are being proceeded with, as also is the walling of the new hotel, opposite the Pier. Mr EDWARD CURTICE, 359, Strand, London, writes to suggest that all employers should make Monday their pay-day instead of Satur- day. He thinks, and no doubt correctly, that the letting loose of about ten millions of money in wages on Saturdays, which is a half- holiday, is a mistake, as people are tempted to spend money unnecessarily on Saturday after- noon and evening.
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Family Notices
BIRTHS. EDWARDS.—February 10th, the wife of Mr H. P. Edwards, Great Darkgate street, of a son. ISAAC.—February 12th, the wife of Mr David TuaAn Llwynrhyddod, Llaug;vyryfon of a son. MORGANS.—February 26th, the wife of Mr Evan Morgans, Penttellyn, Llanilar, of a daughter. WILL i A ms.-February 28th, the wife of Mr John Williams, Cottage, Llanrhyatyd, of a dauehtar DEATHS. BONNY.—February 26th, at 54 Dorothy Road, Clap. ham Junction, London, Annie, the dear wife of Riohard Sringate Bonny, and youngest daughter of the late Thomas Parry, M.D., London, and nieoe of late George William Parry, of Llydiardau, Car. diganshire. BEVAN.—March 8th, aged 8 months, George Harold Bevan, son of Thomas Bevan, telegraph line in. spector. DANIEL—February 24th, aged 10 months child of Mr David Daniel, Cefncoch, Llanilar. EVANS. March 6th, aged 73 years, Margaret Evans, widow of Evan Evans, ship carpenter, Trefschan. JONES.-March 6th, aged 740 year., Mary Ann Jones, widow of Robert Jones, grocer and oonfootioner. Brie ge street. • JAMES.—March 9th, at 53, Marine Terrace, Abeiyst wyth, Miss Mary James, aged 83 years. LEWIS —March 9th, aged 20 years, John Lewis, joiner s apprentice, Gors Farm. PMRCK—.March 4th, at Pierce place, Pentrellyn, Llanilar, Miss Mary Pierce, aged 62 years WILLIAMS.-Marcb Ilth, aged 22 year.. Susannah Williams, domestic servant, Troedrhiwgwine. HEADSTONES, GROSSES, MONUIRORRA, An MURAL TABLETS, IN GRANITE, MABBLE. SLATB STOVE. MONUMENTS RESTORED A RE-LETTERED and every description of MONUMENTAL WORK EXECUTED* EsTIMArEB FBIB. HOSKING Ai MILLER. ENAMELLED SLATE AND MABBX.E* WOHK MOOR STREET. ABEBYSTWYT"*
MEMORIAL CARDS.
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DISESTABLISHMENT JOTTINGS.
DISESTABLISHMENT JOTTINGS. It seems to us that the Government should go further back than 1703 as the date-line between public and private endow- ments. The Rev THOMAS REES, in his History of Nonconformity in Wales, says that Nonconformity was founded in Wales in 1633, whilst Canon BEVAN, in his admir- able History of the diocese of St. David's says that the first Dissenting chapel was opened by WROTH and WALTER ORADOCK, at Llanfaches, in 1639. It must be perfectly evident to everyone that no person who pre- ferred Nonconformity to the Church would give any endowments to the Church, and therefore any endowments given between 1633 and 1703 were given to the Church as established, and not, as might have been the case in earlier times, for the benefit of all in the parishes. Indeed in England Non- conformity existed, perhaps not in a pro- nounced form, as far back as the Reforma- tion, and those of the Puritans who disap- proved of the Church, as many of them did, would surely not give any property to her. Mr ASQUITH admitted the other day, in the House of Commons, that there were about fifty Nonconformist chapels in Wales in 1703. The great argument used in favour of the rejection of the Disestablishment Bill by the House of Lords is that the Church question has never been definitely before the country. Fortunately, however, a Church Defence Leaflet, issued by authority, dis- poses of that argument by asserting that in 1885 Disestablishment was the promin- ent question before the Principality." In the face of that admission it will be quite impossible for the Lords consistently to throw out the Bill—except on the ground that the terms are unfair, compared say with the terms given to the Irish Church. It has been habitually assumed by the defenders of the Kstablishment that all who vote for the Conservative or Unionist candi- i dates are in favour of the Establishment. It has also been assumed that they are Churchmen. Neither assumption is correct. In Aberystwyth there are a number of Non- conformists who habitually vote with the Conservatives. They are not, however, in favour of the Establishment, although most of them are averse to any drastic measure of Disendowment. On the other hand there are many Churchmen in favour of Disestab- lishment but who always vote for the Con- servatives, on the general policy of the party. The other day the writer of these lines met two leading Church farmers, and the Church question came up for discussion. The three were in favour of Disestablish- ment, but they always vote for Conserva- tives. The Liberals, on the other hand, are virtually all Nonconformists and Disestab- lishers, for he would.be a bold Churchman who in Wales ventured to vote and work with the Liberals. There are a few, like Capt DANIEL JONES, Rosehill, Llanon-who has just been defeated in the County Council election by Mr EVAN MORGAN, Churchman and Conservative, who however fought upon independent rather than political lines. After Disestablishment there will be a big re-arrangement of parties in Wales, to the advantage of the Conservatives and Union- ists. That is admitted by Liberals them- selves. At present very few Nonconform- ists care openly to work with the Conserva- tives. In the recent Mnnicipal and Guard- ians elections Messrs ISAAC HOPKINS, R. PEAKE, DA VID JONES, and RICHARD EDWARDS were elected by such co-operation. We be. lieve that only one or two of these are pro- nounced Conservatives, but it is better to support independent Liberals than Glad- stonians. The Rev J. M. GRIFFITHS, vicar of Llanfi- hangel Geneu'rglyn, addressed a largely. attended Church Defence meetng at Beaun- maris last week.
ARCHDEACON HOWELL ON DISESTABLISHMENT.
ARCHDEACON HOWELL ON DISESTABLISHMENT. In days like these, when Churchmen are expected, and as a rule faithfully do so, they are expected by the Archbishops and bishops, and protest that Dise-stablishment aud Disendowment would result in the destruction of the Church, it is refreshing to find a man like Archdeacon Howell who has the courage to think for himself and to say what he thinks. The Archdeacon preached an excellent sermon ah the Cathedral Man- chester, on St David's eve, from the words, If it be possible as much as lieth in you, live peacefully with all men from which we make the following extracts: The duty enjoined by the Apostle was absolute so far as they themselves were concerned but conditional as far as others were concerned. Alas! in every age there had been those who thought that in proportion to the sacredness of a cause and the magnitude of the issues at stake they were justified in using- means and in cherishing dispositions most utterly opposed to the spirit and teaching of Christ. All throngh the ages had not many of the so-called champions of order and orthodoxy been among the most intolerant, unmerciful, and resentful of their kind ? Nor had the old spirit even yet quite died out. True, the rack and the stake were no longer in favour as means of grace, but the spirit of intolerance, exclusiveness, and religious antipathy was still alive, and seldom had there been a time when the duty enjoined in the text more needed to be pressed home on the hearts and consciences of Christian men at least in Wales. It was sad to see how little was known on either side of the inner life and convictions of their opponents. Such terms as robbers of God political atheists profaners of churches," iniquit- ous spoilers," and the like were as little creditable to those who used them as they were cruel and unjust to many of the most religious men in Wales, men whose high Christian character and moral integrityneed-, ed no defence from those who knew them whatever might be thought of their views. And equally reprehensible were the epithets thrown at men who conscientiously believed that they were defending the heritage of God, the interest of national Christianity, the rights of the poor, and the inviolability of 0 sacred trusts, numbering among them many who had ever been foremost in every good work, pronounced in their sentiments and sympathy with all that was liberal, generous, and progressive in social and political life, students of history, men who had rendered inestimable service to the caus9 of sacred learning, and some of them who had suffered not a little for their priucip!es and opinions. To apply to such men terms of approbrium because of their attachment to the principle of an Establishment was as unjust as it was humiliating to all who had the cause of truth and honour at heart, and often had the words of Cromwell to the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland risen to his lips. I beseech you, my beloved brethren, in the bowels of Christ, to believe that you may be mistaken." Not less important was it to avoid any approach to exaggeration where the interests at stake were momentous, He did not desire to minimise the possible and even probable effects of such a change as that now proposed, if it should come to pass. On the other hand, nothing was to be gained by exaggerating those effects. Not occasionally but constantly was the Church confounded with the Establishment. Constantly were they told that Disestablishment would be the ruin of the Church," the destruction of the Church," the collapse of the Church," and other stronger terms were used thus confound- the Church with the accident of the Establish. ment. But by the Church was surely meant the historic Church of England, the Church which existed in this country some centuries before the State, as we now understand the term, existed—episcopal in government, liturgical in worship, primitive in her creeds, catholic in her sympathies. Never let it be forgotten that if Disestablishment were to take place to-morrow, it would not and could not affect the Church in any of her essential attributes. It would not affect the authority of her ministry, or alter a single article in her creeds, or a line in her services, or one syllable in her Book of Common Prayer. In all that constituted her spiritual prerogatives, traditions, powers and privileges, she would be the same the day after as the day before her disestablishment. The same tendency to exaggeration was not wanting on the other side. Much of the moral evil now prevailing was put down to the Establishment. Edu- cationally, politically, and religiously it was the Establishment, they were told, that stopped the way, On this point it was interesting to listen to the testimony of one who had but recently been translated from a colonial diocese, where no Church Establishment existed, to that of one of the oldest dioceses in England. But (continued the Archdeacon) I am anxious rather to refer to another point, which is seldom touched upon, but which i? one of no small importance to those who have the religious peace and harmony of Kngland at heart-viz., the probable effects of disestablisbment not only on outside society but on the spirit and temper of the Church herself, for a. sacerdotal system resting on a basis of dogmatic and traditional authority and released from external control would, as many think, almost inevitably become a com- pact, well-disciplined, and aggressive power, absorbed in its own interests, exclusive in its spirit, disdainful of any equality, resentful in view of the past, and uncompromising in view of the future. May God forbid that it should ever be so, for it would be as absolutely fatal to the higher life and interests of the Church herself as it would be a deadly wound to the heart of the Prince of Peace. Resentment, by whatever cause provoked, is in itself a separation from Christ. It is an impenetrable eclipse which hides from us every ray of the sun of righteousness. Above all do they need to cherish the conviction, as the very polestar of their national life, that if Wales is to maintain its pre-eminent religions character, and the Welsh people are still to be noted for their simple, primitive, and robust piety, then must the supreme authority of Holy Scripture ever be with them in the future, as in the past, the end of all controversy, and a living Christianity be the very life of their lives. It is admitted "On all sides that spiritual religion is not the power in Wales which it used to be. The power to convict of sin and to lead men to life-long re- pentance and new-ness of life, what the old people used to call Holy Ghost religion is not what it used to be. As to the ultimate future of the Church in the Principality, faith in God forbids even the least mi-giving. The strength of the Church lies in the truth of God enshrined within her. The wealth of the Church lies in the faith and zeal and love of her children. The safety of the Church lies in her loyalty to her mission, and in the indwelling presence and power of God the Holy Ghost. Man can only take away what what man has given. Her advantages are great and manifold. She covers the entire Principality as nothing else does. She has, and will have come what will, her incompar- able parochial system. She has, and will have, for of this nothing can dispossess her, the historical prestige and traditions of nearly two nail lenniums -ever a wealth of in- fluence with an ancient and patriotic people. She has, and ever will have, the moral beauty of her services, her treasures of devotion, her stores of learning, her long roll of saints, and her broad and generous sympathies. All this she has, and much besides, and rightly used that may be of inestimable use to her. But all this will avail her little unless she is permeated through and through by the spirit of Christ. Like her Lord, her mission too must be not to be ministered nnto, but to minister," to the lowest as to the highest, from the cradle to the grave. She must be the servant of all. She must conquer by love, even though the more abundantly she love the less she be loved. She must have no weapons of offence, except her bounding charity, her power of patience, and her imperturbable peace. If, like her Lord, she is only to be made perfect by suffering," it will not effect her essential life; it will only purge 0u5 her unspiritual humours, and verify the maxim of her princes of old— A ddioddefws a orfu" (he who suffered conquered). Suffering has ever been the con- dition of higher ministry; and a suffering church has ever been a prospering church. It should not be forgotten that the Church nevey so prospered as during those earlier centuries when all the powers of this world were opposed to her. And is it not still true that the way of the cross is the way to the crown ? But whatever may be in store for the ancient Church of Wales-the mother Church of Britain-she has only to be put before my countrymen in her true aspects, and I have no fear as to her future. Only let HER be fairly and faithfully put before them as the repre- sentative of primitive Christianity, of a dog- matic faith, of liturgical worship, and of Reformation principles let her only be pre- seuted to them as she is, and should be, as conciliatory, sympathetic, comprehensive, the friend of all, the enemy of none, as no respecter of persons, as no partisan, either in social or political affairs, and ever in sympathy with all right aspirations. Let her, I say, only be presented in this spirit, which is the spirit of my text, and sure I am that there are not a a few Nonconformists who will wish her god- speed," even though from early associations, traditions, and convictions they may not enter her courts. What my countrymen resent is an intolerant, patronising, intrusive, and ex- clusive spirit, a spirit of detraction and carp- ing criticism, a spirit bent on magnifying faults and depreciating virtues. To such a spirit the teaching of my text is diametrically opposed. To such a spirit the Gospel of Christ gives no quarter. Yea, the very pur. pose of the Incarnation is frustrated by it, for no man can separate himself from a brother without separating himself from Christ. The very mission of Christ was a reconciliation on man to man, as well as of man to God. Glorious mission! May God speed the day when its grand purpose is accomplished! May God speed the day when Epbraim shall not envy Judah, and Judah shall not vex Ephraim,' but when 'all who profess and call themselves Christians shall be led into the way of truth, and hold the faith ia unity of spirit, in the bond of peace, and in righteous- ness of life."
THE COUNTY COUNCIL ELECTIONS.
THE COUNTY COUNCIL ELECTIONS. At Aberystwyth the elections have resulted in a gain of one seat by the Unionists, Mr W. HUGHES-JONES, solicitor, having secured Division 1, his opponent being Mr J. P. THOMAS (L). The result is largely due to family influence. In Division 2, Mr D. C. KOBERTS (L) was unopposed. In Division 3 Mr ROBERT ELLIS, chemist (L), was returned, with a majority of 7 over Dr BEDDOES. The Conservatives make no secret of their dis- pleasure at this result, for it was coanted upon as safe for the party with good can- vassing. In Division 4 Mr O. M. WILLIAMS (L) was re-elected by a majority of 51 over Captain DOUGHTON (I.L). Although we had predicted that. Mr WILLIAMS would receive the support of the Calvinistic Methodists, who are strong in the Division, there was till the last moment considerable doubt as to the result, as his opponent, Capt DOUGHTON, has been for many years a member at Taber- nacle. At the election of Guardians, when Mr WILLIAMS was defeated, there is no doubt that the Tabernacle people went almost in a body for two Tabernacle men, notwithstand- ing that one of them was a Unionist. We should be sorry to see Mr WILLIAJMS out of the County Council, for he is far and away the ablest statistician in the county. At Borth. Mr J. IVI. ~>THLLIAMS, Brynbwl, had a grand victory, and won a seat for the Conservatives. As was indicated last week, Mr H. BONSALL, Cwm, was elected for Bow Street, but only by a small majority. Mr BONSALL is a Churchman and a Tory Democrat, whilst his opponent, Mr RICHARD THOMAS, Brjrsgaga, is a Churchman and Con- servative. It is our impression that Mr BONSALL has not been well treated in this matter by the Conservatives, or rather by the Conservative leaders, who did all they could to prevent his election. We believe that the facts are as follows. Mr WILWAM MORGAN (L), the old member, having expressed a wish to retire from the representation, and no other Liberal being anxious for the honour, the Liberals decided to allow Mr BONSALL, who at that time was the nominee of the Con- servatives, to be returned unopposed, their reasons being personal rather than political- When the Conservatives heard this they jumped to the conclusion that some arrange- ment had been made between Mr BONSALL and the Liberals that he was to serve them, and they nominated Mr RICHARD THOMAS, and did all they could to secure his election. We have it from Mr BONSALL and from Liberal sources that no arrangement was come to, and that no conditions were asked or implied when it was decided by the Liberals to allow Mr BONSALL to walk over. Therefore this cannot be set down as a Con- servative gain. Capt BRAY (C) scored a victory over Mr JOHN MORGAN, Bwadrain. (L), at Cwmrheidol, and won a seat for his party. At Llansantfraed Mr EVAN MORGAN, merchant, who is a Churchman and a Con- servative, won the seat previously held by Capt DANIEL JONES, Rosehill, Churchman and Liberal. Mr CHARLES LLOYD, Wann. ifor, won ? seat in South Llandyssul, and Mjr MORGAN RAOHA KPSOIT (U) defeated Mr STEPHENS (L) in South Cardigan, by a large majority. At Llarrhygtid Mr EVAN JONES, Moelifor, (C) won a seat without a contest, Mr JAMES JAMES (L), having retired. On the other hand, the Liberals won a seat at Strata Florida. ANALYSIS. The following analysis is compiled from a table kindly lent to us by Alderman C. M. WILLIAMS. The County Council comprises 48 elected members. TH' uow board consists of 26 old members and 22 new ones. The old Council was composed of 42 Liberals and 6 j Conservatives, whihst the new one comprises 36 Liberals, STIVES and Unionists, and 1 Indept'ideiK ? S shows a clear gain of 5 seats to the KN IONICS. In the Aoerystwyth Union there are 17 Councillors. Of these 10 are old members and 7 new ones. The old Council was composed of 15 Liberals and 2 Conservatives; the new is made up of 12 Liberals, 4 Conservatives, and 1 Independent. In the Aberayron Union there are 9 mem- bers. Five of the old ones and 4 new ones have been elected on the new board. There were 8 Liberals •IM I Unionist on the old Council; on the NEW there are 7 Liberals and 2 Unionists. In the Tregaron ONION there are 7 mem- bers. Four old HIEIUJ^ERA hav<been re-elected, with 3 new ones VTHAVAS the old Council comprised 5 LIBERA.G and Conservatives, there are 6 Liberals ;OJIU only L Conservative on the new one. J In the Lanaptte* T JNIPRI Mere are 4 mem- bers. In the OL I bo.rd 3 w VE Liberals and 1 ConservaUTt., fcnd the new board is 1 similarly constitured. Three old members have been re-elected, with 1 new one. Newcastle Emlyn Union has 6 Councillors. In the old board all the members were Liberals, whilst in the new one there is 1 Conservative and 5 Liberals. Only one old member was re-elected, the other 5 being new. In Cardigan Union there are 5 members. Three old ones have been re-elected, and 2 new ones. In the old Council there were 4 Liberals and 1 Conservative, whilst in the new board there are 2 Conservatives and Unionists and 3 Liberals. It is gratifying to us to see that 4 of the Unionist and Conservative gains have been secured in the district in which the Aber- ystwyth Observer" circulates, whereas there has only been one loss in that district.
LOCAL AND DISTRICT NEWS.
LOCAL AND DISTRICT NEWS. DEATH OF A LOCAL MAN IN AMERICA .—The death is announced from Granville, Ohio, of Dr John Watkins, which occurred on February 5th, at the age of 60 years. He was the youngest son of the late Mr James Watkin, Henllys, Borth, Cardiganshire and brother of Mr Richard Watkin. After practicing in Aberystwyth for about five years he emigrated to America, and at Granville had an extensive praatioe. PEMBROKE COUNTY COUNCIL.—Mr S. R. Allen has been elected one of the representatives of Pembroke Dock on the County Council, beating his opponent, M.r Isaac Smedley, a gentleman of* considerable in- fluence, by a majority of 54 votes. Both gentlemen are well kaowa at Aberystwyth- r»^*jrDI^AIT kl- Jones, seconds on of the late Dr Morris Jones, has been appointed assistant |house surgeon at the University College Hospital, London. PASSKS.-Miss M. E. Phillips, 34 Pier St, of Tasker s High School, Haverfordwest, and Mis* Wsie Metcalfe, North Parade, in Sohool at Lftioester have passed the Junior Cambridge. Both are former pupils of Mrs Murray, Queen's Road. Miss Lloyd, Astiford School, daughter of the late Mr Superintendent Lloyd, and Miss Constance H. Stone- hoase, daughter of Mr Stonehouse, formerly of Fishguard, but now of Aberystwyth, have passed the Junior. Miss E. J. Owens, MadocHouse, has passed the senior examination. MR B. BXARLH halt taken the premises at 7, North Parade, where he will oarry on business as plumber, &c. COALS. Capt Doa^hton has a very large stock of Coal on hand, at the Rheidol Coai Yard, South road, which will be disposed of at moderate rates. Free burning coal, 17s. per ton; best Newport, 20s per toIV Orders may be sent either to 45, North parade, or to the Coal Yard, JDouth road. R.N.R.-Mr Edmund A. Atwood (son of the late Mr J. J. Atwood, Corporation solicitor) who is deputy superintendent and honorary assistant pay. master R.N R Board of Trade, Bristol, has jQst recovered from a severe and lengthened ill- ness. BAPTIST MUTUAL IMFOVEMENT SOCIBTY.—The question *aSht museums and art galleries to be opened on Sundays wus discussed at the meeting of this Society on Wednesday. Mr R. G. Roberts presiding over a large audienoe. A paper in the affirmative was given by Mr J.H. Rees, and one m the negative by Miss Uren. Iu the subsquent debate the tollowingtotik part:-Messrs B.G. Griffiths, D.E. James, J. T. Samuel, W. H. Jenkins, David, T. J. Rees, and Miss M. A. Richards. The meeting, on a division, declared itself in favour of the affirma- tive. HONOUR 0 AN OLD STUDENT.—At a meeting of the day training college committee of the University College of North Wales, held on Wednesday (Mr H. Bulkeley Price in the chair), Mr David R. Harries, B.A., was appointed assistant lecturer in the day training department. Mr Harris is a native of Merthyr Tydfil, where he served his apprenticeship as pupil teacher, and was afterwards an assistant master. In the Queen's Scholarship examinatian of 1889 he gained the Neale Exhibition, annually awarded to the Welsh candidate who stands highest in that examination. After a two years' training in Borough road College, he entered the University College of Wales, Aberystwyth, taking the Principal, entranco scholarship awarded to the highest Welsh candidate. At Aberystwyth he took, last October, the B A. degree of the University of London, with second class honours in English. If yoa want good value for your money. Superior and stylish goods at lowest cash prices, go to J Walter Evans, 19, Great Darkgate-street. New goods are now shown in all departments. Very special valne in Boys, Youths' and Men's SnIts, Sailor Suits. 3a 6d to 10s 6d; School Suits, 2s lid to 8s lid Yonths Suits, 8a lid to 25s j Men's Suits, 168 6d to 45s., &0., &c. New dress materials in a great variety. Double width materials, 8Jd to 3s lid per yard. A groat variety of new Prints. Latest novelties in Ladies Jackets, Capes, Waterproofs, Ac., Hats, Caps, Ties, Gloves, Umbrellas, Corsets, &c. New designs in Linoleum, Stair and Floor |Oil Cloths, Lace Curtains, Cretonnes, Ac. &e. Suits made to order on the shortest netioe. AddrMe.—J. W4JhM& jVÃlfJ, 19, GREAT Pwkgate>fitreet, THM REV T. E. ROBERTS, the new pastor of Shiloh Chapel, pr ac'< d hi* first sermon here on Sunday. When i'I Oswestry, the Rev gentleman was greatly beloved by his eoTU'rezation for his unstentatiou. manner and benevolent :iis;»osition, >\nd there is. no •ou t that ha wil. in time t'C\'H.ive an "qnat share of thf affee;ions of h;s new flock. As an iust*u.» ot t.i'a ii(.v s tlem-io'* thoughw £ may max-Xi-m that severai y^ars wo, ou account ot failing health, h:i w'n!- for a long holiday to Am"ri>5t, and re nrnn>l ;fti'r many mouths in the ;>eat of h.-ilth "cd spirits. A!thonijh h;, had kept his people WI'll-posted up as to hi* »<ti.y-doings, for fear of th-u xri-tng on his account, ht-comptft-ly omitted to the fact th t he hotd h-vd the narrowest possi ;le escape from d-iih a ha iiau b-ing uould htV.tn i errific a d (!am toaa collision m oue of the American rail- way". CHURCH LEAGUE.—On Friday evtminir at the w •'•kly ot :,ne Church L -agu« at the Nation ^cho->:> tier win a lug. audience t a lecture ■yhich w*s iriven by Serg-aut Major Char .h, >.A. on An evening in Iu !iaan l which proved of t-xoo' tioi) vl lut'rest, embodying, as it did, the ipctnrei- s personal experiences in our Eastern Empire. The Ven Archdeacon Protheroe accapied the chair. ) ho interest of the address was enhanced by a number of lime-light lantern »iewa given by Mr Oolby, of Garn'gwen, who is always a useful factor lit the success of entertainmeuia of this dfssriptioo Utton the conolnsion of the proceedings Mr James Morgan proposed a hearty vote of thauks to the lecturer, whhh was seconded by Mr Evan Jones and carried with spontaneous acclamation. Mr J. HENRY EDWARDs.-In the Bury v Bolton W anderers match on Saturday, Mr J. Henry Edwards, t f Aberystwyth, who played for the former, scored no less than fonr out of their five goals. The Belton score was two. PRUDENTIAL ASSURANCB Co.-In another column will be found the balance sheet of the above Com- pany. The enormous strides which this; office has made is phenomenal. The premiums received during the year in the ordinary" branch, were £ 2,077,956, being an increase of £ 223,586 for the year ending 1893. In the Industrial Branch the premiums during the year were .£4,244,224.. boing an increase of £ 272,360. The Invested Funds of the Company as shown in the balance sheet are X21,213,805, being an increase during the year of £ 2,674,940. The claims paid during the year in the both branches exceed X2,000,000, on an average £ 6,603 per working day for the year. The Director* have this year issued with the balance sheet a supplement shewing in detail where the whole of the funds are invested. The same can be obtained from any of the under-mentioned. In the Aberystwyth district ;the increase on premiums for the past year amounted to nearly £ 1,000. The local district superintendent is Mr T. H. Edwards, Milton House, the assistant superinten- dents are Mr C. R. Evans, Brenig Terrace, Tregaron, and Mr T. Leonard, Poplar Road, Machynlleth, to- gether with 26 agents. Any informaticn re.the Com- pany's business can be obtained from any of the above. REMOVAL.—The Misses REES, Lapidaries and Jewellers, beg to announce that they have removed their Stock from No. 14 to No. 12, Marine Terrace, during alterations. ANONYMOUS DONATION.- Mr Geo. Sell, Town Clerk of Luton, wishes us to acknowledge the receipt from an anonymous donor of 109 towards the relief funds for the distressed at Luton. MAGISTRATES SPEAK PLAINLY TO A WIFE DESERTER. At the police station on Monday, before T. H. Jones and George Davis, Esqs., Edward Jones, miner, Pontypridd, was charged with the desertion of his wife and children, he not having contributed anything to their maintenance since September last. The magistrates sentenced defendant to three weeks imprisonment with hard labour, the Chairman remarking that if he came before them again they would make a recommendation that he be im- prisoned for twelve months with hard labour, with a flogging in tbe bargain. ASSESSMENT COMMITTEE.—At a meeting of the Assessment Committee at the Town Hall on Monday, Mr Miller agtin proposed that reporters should be admitted to the meetings. Mr Salmon seconded, but the motion was lost. WOMEN'S LIBERAL ASSOCIATION.—The monthly general meeting of the Women's Liberal Association was held on Friday, when Mrs E. H. James presided, over a good attendance of members. In the unavoid- able absence of Mrs Hayes, Miss M. Roberts read a paper. The next monthly meeting will be held on Friday, April 5th. The Building Trade is now in fat! swing. ESCAPE or GAS.—There has been a bad escape of gas opposite the Queen's Hotel for a fortnight. THE WATKB SUPPUT.—Although the frost has disappeared for a week, many of the inhabitants are still unable to get water into their houses, owing chiefly to leakages from burst pipes. DYSON'S DIORAMA.—Mr Dyson and his excellent company are now performing at Colston Hall, Bristol. The Magpie of last week gave an excellent portrait of Mr Dyson and sketches of his entertainers. SPRING CLEANING ha* commenced on the Marine terrace. It will reach the streets next month, and will not finally disappear until the end of May. T GRIFFITHS. CELEBRATED 1/8 COITBI. XT IS unsnrpassei for flavour and exoellenoe of quality, and is acknowledged by all to be the best in town. T. GRIFFITHS, Lion Tea Warehonse. MARGARKT ELIZABETH TREVETHAN AGAINST ELIZABETH JAMBS AND LEWIS JAMES.—This case watt brought in the High Court of Justice by Mrs Trevethan, formerly of Maesbiingor, near Aberyst- wyth, and now residing at Rhyl, North Wales, against Lewis James, as trustee, and Elizabeth James, as personal representative of John James, de3"ased, for an account of all the monies received by Lewis James, and John James, deceased, and particulars of the corn and other effects taken possession of by J. James, and for an order that the defendants should pay to the plaintiff the full value thereon and all monies which would have been received by the trustees but for their wilful default. -By an order made in the action defendants delivered their account show- ing a balance due to them of about £ 200.—The plaintiff by her surcharges, objected to all the items charged against her except the item of .£262 15s 4!d, and inrther claimed the sum of .£90, being the amount of the proceeds of the sale held at Maesbangor alleged not to have been credited also the sum of £ 417 5a 9d, being the amount realized for corn and straw alleged not to have been credited, and various other suirs,making a total of .£567 12s.-By an order made by Justice North the whole of the action was referred to one of the official referees in rotation of the High Court of Justice for trial, and the event came off on February 26th, 27th and 28th.—Mr Griffith Jones,instructed by Messrs Smith, Owen and Davies, solicitors, of Aberystwyth, appeared for plaintiff, and Mr Abel Thomas, Q.C. and Mr H. L. Manby, instructed by Mr James John James, Aber- ystwyth, for the defendants :-On behalf of the plaintiff Mr H. W. Morgan, Mr John Trevethan, Mr John Morris, Mr David Richards, Mr John Lewis, Capt WemysB, Mr J. Williams, and Mr James Jones, Tyllwyd, were called to give evidence.—On behalf of the defendants Richard Jonps James, formerly in the employ of John James, deceased, proved preparing the accounts and delivering the same to Mrs Trevethan, in July 1890.—The official referee decided to reserve judg- judgment; which was filed on March 4th, and was as follows :—' I hereby find upon taking an acoount be- tween plaintiff and defendants, of all transactions re- ferred to in the pleadings, there is nothing due to the plaintiff from defendant, but there is due from the plaintiff to the defendants Elizabeth James as the legal personal representative of John James, after allowing the sum of .£39 for straw in plaintiff's sur- chargej the balance of .£155 0s lOd; and I hereby direct judgment to be entered for the defendant Lewis James against the plaintiff on the claim with tests. I also hereby direct judgment to be entered for Elizabeth James on the claim and counter-claim, for the sum of .£155 Os 10d with costs. A LESSON IN PUNCTUALITY.—At the fortnightly meeting of the Cymru Fydd League, in the Corn Market Hall, on Monday evening, Mr J. Gibson was announced to deliver a lecture, the subject being the Rank and File of the Radical Party." The time of meeting was 8 o'clock, when there was no one present but the lecturer, who went away and returned at two minutes past only to find that the room was still empty. As he lacked a fitting reception he left in high dudgeon, and informed pome of the first arrivals at the door that he did not intend to give his address. By ten minutes past eight there was a large assemblage of people who waited patiently and anxi. ously in the hope that Mr Gibson's decision was an unalterable one. But he hope was a forlorn one and ultimately a deputation was sent to beg of him to return to the penitent and sorrowful audience. Bnt belonging to the order called invertebrate," Mr Gibson refused. THE COLONIAL STOBM.—An advertisement o MeaaraT.Evant& Co., Colonial Stores, ¡'emoo' xmi, will be towi in SAotber colons, PUBLIC LIBRARY.—The number of books taken out last week wis 533. Mrs Hayes, 58, Terrace, has presonted the library with 10 books, and Professor Angus with 1 book. CONFIRMATION.—There is to be a confirmation at St Michael's Church on April 4th. MEDALS.—The medals to be awarded in the Junior Medal F'. otba.fi Competition are to be iviewed at Mr Kowiands' shop in Pier street. ABERYSTWYTH V RHAYADER.—The match between these t'jains, which was to come off at Newtown on Saturday, has been put off, as it is impossible to olnain the ground for that day. MILITIA.—There is an unusually large number of recruits this year. Including th > staff and the old hands there are about 230 men on duty. L'he officers are Adjutant Lushin^ton, Lieat. Stephens, and Lieut. Evans. On ^un-lay they atteuded divine service at .t Micshael's, aad St Paul's Wesleyan Chapel, and their marching was very good. COUNTY COURT.—Owing to the illness of his Honour Judge David Lawis there will be no County Court on Friday. AGRICULTURAL SEEDS.—In another column will be foand aa advertisement of Mr Richard Morgan, 30, Great Darkgato street, relating to Agricultural seeds.
THE COUNTY COUNCIL ELECTION.
THE COUNTY COUNCIL ELECTION. Alderman C. M. Wilhama* thanks to the electors, will appear in our next issue.
_..r_. A LETTER IN RHYME.
_r_. A LETTER IN RHYME. Recently Mr David Davies. tailor, Blaenivaun, Devil's Bridge, saw a photo of Messrs John Richards & Co., t-ulors and drapers, with their staff, and a copy was promised him. Not receiving it in a couple of weeks Mr Davies wrote as follows :— On the envelope I Aberystwyth 'rwyn'n dy anfon, At Mr Richards, gyfaill ffyddlon, Mae ei enw'n ddigon tanbaid. Lie mae noddfa i'r Teilwriaid. The Letter Blaenwann, Near Devil's Bridge. 3, 11, '95. Anwyl Syr,— 'Rwy'n dipgwyl, Mr Richards, Yn ddyddiol, gyda'r post, Am luniau y Teilwriaid, Faint bynag fyddo'r gost; Wyf eto heb roi fyny, Gan benderfynu'n glir Gael carden dlos a lluniau Teilwriaid goren'r sir. Yn anghof teg aeth arnocb, 'Rwy'n credn, gyfaill on, Ac nid am beidio o gwbl Roi un o'ch cards i mi; Ac felly, Mr Richards, Heb feddro dim yn hwy, 01 bvddwch mor garedig, Anrhegwch fi a dwy. Ac yna, bendith amooh, Er cael.hapusrwydd llawn, Ac iechyd i'r Teilwriaid I'ch gwasanaethu'n iawn A phawb sydd dan eich cronglwyd Gael llwyddiant is y nen, A'ch brawd a'i deulu hawddgar Gael bywyd byth. Amen.
LLAlNBADAHN FAWR.
LLAlNBADAHN FAWR. I RURAL DEANERY.—The q t., meeting of the above deanery waa held at 'lr nity Church Aberystwyth, on Friday, the 8 1 There was • celebration of holy communion at 11 a.m., (the Rev J T. Griffiths, R.D., and Prebendary Williams, officia* ting),which was followed by a meeting in the vestry, when 2 Tim. I from v. 12 was read and commented on. At 2 o'clock the recent Church Defence meeting were discussed, and the Kef W. Evans explained the purport of the University lectures to be given to the c ergy in Oxford during the long vacation in July next. Details of the choral festival and competitive meeting to b t Aberystwyth in Augnst next were then .■ sm., und the further consideration of the matter im< dto the choral festival com. inittee, whinh met on the following Monday. CLAMXS'S WORLP N«D BLOOD MIXTVU" is a nirt»- teed cure for alt Blood and Skin Diseases. It rt th« most ■ searching blood cleanser ever discovered, and it will free the system from all impurities from whate. arising. For Scrofula, Scurry, Eczema, Bad Legs, Sores una Pimples of all kinds its elfeots are marvelloms. Tkoa. sands of Testimonials. Sold ner,where, at 2s. M. Me bottle. Beware of worthless imitations and substitutes*