The Aberystwith Observer

THE COTTAGERS' IMPROVEMENT SOCIETY. Although the little manual which contains the rules and regulations of the Aberystwyth Cottagers' Improvement Society contains not the name of a single cottager, it is never- theless a society the majority of the members of which are necessarily cottagers. The few names given in the little book are those of the committee, the director, and the secretaries. But although the Society is said to be "managed" by the ladies who form the committee, aided by the gentlemen who undertake the arduous duties of director and secretaries, it could have no existence at all but for the cottagers, who feel themselves encouraged, by the action taken yearly by the managers, to set to work to bring about their own "improvement." The managers we are svire will give ready assent to this. They desire no commendation for the trouble they take upon themselves. They feel doubt- less that the humblest cottager who by their action is persuaded to devote his spare hours to rendering the bit of land connected with his home a fruitful garden, is a much more effective member of the Society than any one of themselves. If such is their conviction it is a thoroughly justifiable one. For they are but doing a manifest duty in devoting themselves to the work of encouraging their humbler brethren to till their little plots of land. To bestow upon them commendation would be a needless waste of words. They desire not the reward of words. The im- provement of the homes of their toiling neighbours, and the brightening of their surroundings, form the reward they covet most earnestly. To write down words of laudation would be to act upon the supposi- tion that a thorough want of interest in the welfare of the dwellers in cottages was the normal characteristic of well-to-do land- owners. But such want of interest is most abnormal. It can only exist where selfish- ness is the controlling motive of the land- owner's doings. It can only exigt where the owner of far-spreading acres is under the delusion that land is entrusted to him solely to contribute to his own pleasure and com-- fort, and not so that he may make the utmost effort to cause the land to be serviceable to the community around. Such a delusion has before now influenced the possessors of land, and has influenced them to such an extent as to render their doings far from beneficent. An undue eagerness to keep off trespassing feet--an eagerness which manifests itself in omnipresent sign- boards threatening prosecution to unwary pedestrians, and a gradual encroachment upon the ancient rights of the dwellers around to wander along the paths through pleasant pastures, or to r.;âend the sea-cliff and follow its,windings and inhale the sea breezes and look upon the picturesque undulations of the lirvaud scenery,-this unbecoming eagerness, and this grasping encroachment have begn and are the signs of the selfishness of those who, though endowed with wealth, demote themselves to thankless ways- and are not a blessing to the com- munity which has to endure their presence. Such as these belong to no improvement society." By the perpetual irritation kept up in the minds of those who are continually vexed by the want of generosity they so openly display, the influence they exert would be harmful, did it not give rise to a kindly reaction in others, and cause them to resolve to make amends for the selfishness they cannot restrain in their neighbours, by their own thoughtfulness and anxiety for the general welfare. So that selfish men and selfish landowners have their use in the world. They provoke others to an increased generosity which more than balances their own shortcomings. Under'the influence of what is required from him in the way of furthering the well-being of all on his estate, a landowner will take care that there shall be no cottage within the boundary of bin possessions which has not its encircling plot of land. When he has provided this the dweller in the cottage has it in his power to let the plot ever have a forlorn untidy aspect, or to cause it to be a fair garden, pleasant to look upon, filling the air around with the fragrance of its flowers ia spring, and enabling passers by to rejoice in the aspect of its summer leafage and its autumn fruitfnlness. All dwellers in cottages within the range of the Aberystwyth Cottagers' Improvement Society who are induced by! the encouragement given at the Society's Annual Show to cultivate their gardens and render them orderly scenes of fruitfulness, are the real members of the society. The society will ever be prosperous so long as these its members devote spare time to making their gardens bring forth an abundance of flowers, fruit, and vegetables. Thig prosperity will always be an encouragement to the managers to con- tinue their kindly labours, and to manifest their friendliness towards their toiling neigh- bours. The show to take place -ia the autumn of the present year will be but the fourth one which has been held. During the past three years encouraging results have been attained. Cottage gardens have under- gone pleasant transformations, and the appre- ciation of the garden-ground by the cottagers has helped to impress the land- lord's mind with the idea that no cottage should be without a garden. Fortunate is the neighbourhood in which landowners are faithful to landowners' duties, and in which their faithfulness serves as an encouragement to cottagers to devote themselves to pursuits which unfailingly tend to surround their homes with the beauty and order npapring- ing in gardens in which are diligently culti- vated the kindly fruits of the earth.

BORTH WATER SUPPLY. After many vicissitudes a plan has been approved whereby Borth will receive a good and plentiful supply of water. For many months this subject has been brought before the Rural Sanitary Authority, by the Borth Parochial Committee, who have propounded various schemes. They have, or so they contend, been debarred of their ancient supply through the diversion of the old mill leet by the Hotel and Railway companies. These companies, to com- ponsate the inhabitants of the village, placed a tap outside of the hotel, and for a time all went well, but for some cause or other, so far unexplained, they saw fit to cut off this supply, and, for a time, defied the Parochial Committee. The Borth Committee was formed on the 18th June, 1877, and one of their first acts was to apply to Mr. Greo. Lewis for the terms on which he would supply Borth with water. The reply re- ceived to this application was d6125 per annum for Morfa Borth alone, for three hours per day. This being 3s. in the pound on the rateable value of the whole village, it was declined. The next offer was c640, the Committee to lay their own mains. The Committee decided to lay the case before the Sanitary Authority before deciding on any course of action. In the interval a letter was received from Mr. Lewis stating that the tap on the Cambrian Hotel would be re- moved in a week. It was thereupon resolved to ask the consent of the Rural Sanitary Authority to procure counsel's opinion as to whether the committee had legal right to compel either the railway com- pany or the Hotel to supply Morfa Borth with water gratis, instead of the original source diverted by one or both companies. The upshot of this was that notice was given to Mr. George Lewis to remove all obstacles from the old mill leet within ten days. This came to nothing, but ultimately it was decided to allow the villagers to use the tap at the hotel, which was replaced. In the meantime the committee fixed upon the Gwastad springs as a permanent source of supply, and samples of the water were for- warded for analysis. There were three springs, one of which was discarded for want of elevation, and the other two as not being fit for dietetic purposes; these were all abandoned, and a spring at Tynrhelyg fixed upon, as suitable for all purposes, and suffi- cient. for the requirements of the place. The analysis was most flattering and gave great satisfaction. The committee have been as busy as the proverbial busy bee who improved each shining hour. Plans were drawn up and (trenches dug, to make assurance doubly secure, and ultimately the plans and analysis were submitted to the Rural Sanitary Authority, who approved of the scheme,and directed the clerk to write to the Local Government Board for their sanc- tion thereto, and it was resolved to make application for a loan of £800, to be repaid in yearly instalments extending over fifty years. Thus all is now ripe for the vexed question of the Borth water supply being brought to a successful issue. The Borth Parochial Committee have been stigmatised as useless, and charged with" doing nothing," but if this be the only thing they carry out they will have done something worthy of a public body. They have had a hard fight and many meetings, but the climax has been reached, and they are victorious, they have surmounted all obstacles that lay in their path, and will shortly have the gratification of seeing the thankful villagers reap the fruits of their toil.

BOROUGH MAGISTRATES' COURT. Wednesday. Before Mf. D.Roberts (mayor), Alderman Watkins and Mr. Rees. NON-PATMENT OF POOR RATES. Elizabeth and Catherine Jenkins, rrecer,8 Great Darkgate-street, were summoned by Mr. Samuel, collector of rates, for non-payment of X2 lis. 2d. poor rates.—Order to pay forthwith. Elizabeth VfIIlhamll, spinster, New-atreet, £ 116s. 6d.~Orier to pay forthwith. J. E. Thomas, engineer, Alfred.plaoe, X2 as. 10d.- Order in a week, by agreement. ABUSIVE LANGUAGE. John Potts,, perter, 11, Cryafryn-buildings, was summoned for using abusive aad threatening language towards John Fletcher, porter, Lewis- terrace. Complainant said en the 7th inst., defendant called him a b—— thief on the railway platform. He asked him to go into the street and he would fight him. He wanted defendant bound over. He was afraid defendant would d» him some badily harm. David Davies was present on the day M question, and saw defendant come frem t°wards tto cloak room to complainant and say .If yia«way. anybody's head off, kneck nune off. He wanted hia, TOR. PTOFTE FTH*8F!"9CSPHIT'» .WITEI: tk.n fetched Mm "HLdant £ 4LJUBW. CTPitnmovIoB lTe Said he would kAock the boy'! a off He had never beforahad thehononr to appear before the magistrates, nor had Ms father before v-m He only took his son's part. The Becch said these squabbles must be disagree- ■Ma to all persons on the platforrii, and to prevent a recurrence, defendant must be bound over to keep the peace, himself m £ 10 and «ur«fcy of costs, less police fees.

ttt. COOK.—Wanted an experienced C&ok at an Hotel, Apply stating salary &c., required to D., Post Office, Aberystwyth. O LF.TT on the 12th May, the PRIVATE HOUSE, No. 11, Custom House-street, contain- ing six rooms, back kitchen aacl cellar.—Apply at 39, Marine Tez-race. WANTED, a clerk, who has had experience in a solicitor's office, and can engross.—Apply to W. Williams, solicitor, Aberystwyth. WANTED a Young Lady as apprentice to the Drapery business.—Apply to Mr. H. E. Pughe, Draper, 2, Little Darkgate-street. FOE SALE, a full-size BROUGHAM, by Messrs. Peters and Co., London in good order.—Apply to J. G. P. Hughes, Esq., AIltLlwyd, Aberystwyth. TO LET, Furnished, Sitting Eoora, with two or three Bed-rooms; house situate on the North Parade.-Particulars on application at 13, Portland- street. AGENT WANTED to sell fine Lubricating Oils commission 10 per cent.—J. B., 1, York Villas, Manor-road, Richmond, S.W. TC BE LET or SOLD, ready furnished, a house containing 2 sitting-iooms, 6 bed-rooms, kitchen, back kitchen, and 2 W.Cs.-Apply to Mr. T. Collins, Auctioneer, Coburg House. Aberystwyth WANTED a situation as Dairymaid good j character from last situation; can make Butter, and understands dairy work in all its branches.—Address Y.Z., Post office, Boncath, R.S.O., Pembrokeshire. APARTMENTS.—To be Let, Two BEDROOMS and PARLOUR at Broneirion, Ty'nllidiart, fire miles from Aberystwyth, on the road to Devil's Bridge.—Apply to Mrs. Morgan, Broneirion, Ty'n- llidiart. SHOPS.—To be LET, for the coming season, two attractive shops at the entrance of the Pro- menade Pier, Aberystwyth. Suitable for photo- graphers, fancy dealers, stationers, &c.—Apply to Mr Bowler, North-gate, Aberystwyth. BORTH. "TjlOR SALE, The Moveable Wooden Shop, now X) situate close to the sea, near the Cambrian Hotel -Apply to Mr T. White, Egyptian House, Aberystwyth. TO BE SOLD BY PRIVATE TREATY. QUEEN'S SQUARE HOUSE, Aberystwyth, now l,co in the occupation of Professor Ethe. For further particuals apply to Messrs. Atwood and Son, solicitors, Aberystwyth. 45, BRIDGE STREET, ABERYSTWYTH. THIS valuable FREEHOLD DWELLING-HOUSE not having been sold by Auction, may now be puachased by PRIVATE TREATY. Particulars may be obtained on application to Messrs. H. Hughes and Sons, solicitors, or to Mr. T. Collins, Auctioneer. SEASIDE LODGING HOUSE. TO be DISPOSED OF immediately, in consequence of ill-health of present oecupier, a Well-Fur- nished LODGING-HOUSE near the aentre of the Marine-terrace, Aberystwyth, containing three suites of apartmenta, producing 15 Guineas a week in the season. Has been a lodging-house many years, and has a good connection. Strongly recommended to a lady who is a good housekeeper, and is also well seated for a private residence. There is an out- building which- could be easily converted into a coach-house and stable. Apply to Mr G. T. Smith, Auctioneer and Estate Agent, Aberystwyth. r TERRACE ROAD, ABERYSTWYTH. PIANOFORTE & ^iSlc'WAREHC^ A choice stock of INSTRUMENTS by the best makers, for SALE, HIRE, or EXCHANGE. New and Popular Music from 3d. a copy. All kinds of Musical Instruments, Violin strings and fittings, Ac., &c. Pianofortes and Harmoniums tuned and repaired by W. R. WHKATLKT, from Messrs. John Brins- mead and Sons'. TESTIMONIALS for TUNING from J. Parry, Esq., Mus. Doc.; D. Jenkins, Esq., Mus. Bac.; Brinley Richards, Esq.; and many of the Clergy aad Gentry of Cardiganshire, Montgomery- shire, Merionethshire, and the Midland Counties. ESTABLISHED 24 YEARS. DAVID THOMAS, Watcfcmaker, Jeweller, &c 13, GREAT DARKGATE SIR. ABERYSTWYTH. SOAP! SOAP!! SOAP! T. GRIFFITHS Begs to inform the Public gemerally that he is not SOLE AGENT FOR MESSRS. JOHN KNIGHT AND SONS' CELEBRATED PRIMROSE SOAP, (As exi«n«ively used at the ADERYSTWYTH WORKHOUSE). For Testimonials see the local press. Prices—PRIMROSE, 4d. per lb., 34s. per cwt. PALE 32s. IN I AND 2 CWT BOXES. MRS. E. EVANS'S DINING AND REFRESHMENT ROOMS .8, MARKET STREET, ABERYSTWYTH. HOT Dinners daily at One o'clock. Roast and Boiled Joists, Chickens, Ducks, &c., always ready. Mrs Evans begs to call attention to her Pies, Pad- dixign, and Tarts, made daily, or to order. Oyster and Veal Patties, Fruit and Preserve Tarts, Cakes Buns, &c., fresh daily. Tea and Coffee at any hour of the day. Ae-ent for Wellstooti and Smith's Cooking Stoves JOHN EDWARDS, BUTCHER, MARY STREET, ABERYSTWYTH. Families supplied with the hot quality of Butcher's Meat on the most moderate terms. MfKLED AND DRIED NEAT'S TONGUES! AXIWATI IN STOCK.

INDUSTRIAL EXHIBITIONS. Paris is never so well pleased as when she is attracting universal attention, and when her citizens think that upon her is concen- trated the notice of the civilized world. Even during her darkest days, and when besieged by the German armies seven or eight years ago, a little of this vanity helped to lessen the bitterness of the draught which the Parisian was compelled to swallow, almost literally at the point of the bayonet. Paris was thought of, was talked about, all over the globe, and that was something. It was not, however, much compensation for the heavy penalty subsequently paid by the city in the destruction of her splendid public buildings by the Communists. Still it brought foreigners by thousands into the place when the war was over, and many who might not have gone there to see the Tuileries in all its glory J were anxious to see its ruins. So Paris was pleased with the notoriety which it had secured, and the strangers who poured into it when peace was finally restored, took back glowing accounts of the fair city-fair notwithstanding the scars which had been inflicted upon its countenance. The public buildings were capable of restoration, and not even the revolutionists could rob it of its beautiful olimate and clear blue sky. Years have rolled away, and France, having passed through a political convulsion which was prevented by the moderation of public men from degenerating into a national calamity, has devoted its energies to the organization of another Universal Exhibition. Paris is once more a cosmopolitan city. It had an Exhibition in 1855, when France and England werelat war with Russia it had another in 1867, ftfter Prussia had beaten down the power of Austria. at the battle of Sadowa. On botk those occasions the Emperor Napoleon was upon the throne, and while in 1855 be may be said to have been at the height of his supremacy amongst the nations there can be no doubt that by 1867 his position and influence had been seriously shaken. There can by no doubt that the deceased monarch felt this to be the case, and that the war with Germany in 1870 was undertaken to re-establish that which was gradually falling from his ,grasp. But war is a game at which two sides can play—a game in which one of the com- batants must inevitably loose. France lost, then, and has become chastened through having passed through the furnace of afflic- tion. O^all the Powers in Europe, she was once regarded as the most restless, and eager to incur the risks of war. Now she appears the most pacific. The Eastern Question is a large one; France herself engaged in war over it a century ago; but it has not now made Frenchmen anxious to renounce that attitude of contented acquiescence in great changes from which France will receive no direct benefit. Our neighbours across the water were once accustomed to boast that when France was satisfied, Europe was tranquil. France, to all appearance, is satis- fied to-day yet the tranquility of Europe is anything but assured. But while uneasi- ness and alarm prevail on every side, France goes on cultivating the arts of peace, and summons the world to meet her in pacific rivalry at her International Exhibition. Even at a time of great commercial depression, France has been pursuing a steady course of prosperous industry. She has astonished 1 the world, and excited the envy of her vic- H torious German neighbour, by displaying un- ■ precedented and unexpected resources. fi Twenty-seven years ago, when our own first Great Exhibition was opened on the 1st of May, Lord Palmerston called it the Tem- ple of Peace. "Peace" was then the pass- word amongst the nations. So France begins the present month of May in peace, and with little fear of its being suddenly disturbed. Let us hope that the Exhibition will be a great success, and that one of its results will be to subdue some of those ani- mosities between France and Germany, which may be regarded as the legacy of war. We ourselves have often fought with France, but a different generation now appears upon the scene, and we can heartily wish France well in her advance upon the path of peace- ful progress. Let the people of Paris rejoice at the sunshine of prosperity which now falls upon their city, for they have had their day of trial, and such an one as London has never experienced. They have heard their streets and squares echo to the triumphal march of the invader, and no one should begrudge them the turn in the wheel which has brought them life and fortune. Their Exhibition is held under very different circumstances from those which surrounded the opening the first of these vast interna- tional shows. The peoples then fimrly believed that it was the pledge of a new era of European tranquility, longer even than that period of nearly forty years of peace which closed with the first half of the century. Mankind was convineed that the time had arrived when the sword was to be beaten into a ploughshare, and the spear into a pruning-hook, and that the arnjourers of Europe would speedily find their occupa- tion gone. The dream went the way of other visions which come to men through the ivory gate; and it is not likely to be repeated. And amid the crash of a war which has just ended, and the rumours of war that accompany our increasing military and naval preparations, all honour to France for setting an example which might worthily be followed-1 hat of teaching the nations how to live, and to make the best of the manifold productions of the world in which Provi- dence has cast their lot.

LOCAL AND DISTRICT NEWS. A Children's Service and Festival of Song will be keld at St. Michael's Church on Sunday (to-morrow), afternoon. The amount contributed by the Eastern Division of South Wales, at the festival of the Royal Masonic Institution for Girls, on Friday evening, was .£117. °' PROPOSED CONFERENCES OF SANITARY INSPEC- TORS.-It is proposed to hold annual conferences of urban and rural sanitary inspectors of nuisances in Wales and oa the borders, and with this objeet cir- culars have been sent to all inspectors between Northwich, in Cheshire, and Pwllheli, in Carnarvon- shire, and between Holyhead and Newtown, Mont- gomeryshire. VISCOUNT CASTLEREAGH, writes a London corres- pondent, has the Windsor coach to look after, the County Dawn election to win, and his wife hasjast presented him with a son and heir for him to look after. It is fully expected that he will be returned. The combined influence of the two Marquises Londonderry and Downshire is too much for Mr. Andrews, and thus Tamworth will be balanced. CAMBRIAN RAILWAYS.—Approximate return of traffic receipts for the week ending 12th May, 1878. Miles open, 178J. Passengers, parcels, &c., J61,761 merchandise, minerals, and live st)ck, .£1,902; total for the week, 3,663. Actual traffic receipts for the corresponding week last year. Miles open, 178i. Passengers, parcels, &c., £ 1,753; merchan- dise, minerals, and live stock, £ 1,866; total for the week, £ 3,619. Aggregate from commencement of E half-year to this date, £63,050, last year, 62,323. K PARLIAMENTARY PETITIONS.—For the total 1 closing of public-houses on Sunday, by Mr. David fl Davies, Cardigan (2), Llechryd, and other places by 6 Mr. Walsh, from Bryngwyn, by Mr. Hanbury Tracy, I from Trefeglwys, by Mr. Osborne Morgan, from ■ Llansilin, by Mr. Stanley Leighton, from Whitchurch, by Mr. David Davies, from Blaenanerch, Mount, and Aberystwyth by Mr. C. W. W. Wynn, in favour of the Ecclesiastical Buildings Fire Insurance Bill, from the clergy of the Rural Deaneries of Llanidloes, Welshpool, and Llanfyllin. The Rev. W. E. James, vicar of Abergwilly, has been elected Proctor in Convocation for the diocese of St. David, in the room of Dr. Griffiths, deceased. There was one other candidate, the Rev. Dr. Walters, vicar of Llansamlet, and the numbers were-James, 130, Walters, 70. The High Church party were said to go with Mr. James, and the Low Church with Dr. Waltero, but the two parties were a good deal mixed in the matter. PRESENTATION.—A very handsome gold locket was presented to Mr J. E. Morgan, on Wednesday evening, at the vestry room of St. Michael's church, on the oceasion of his leaving this country for Adelaide, Australia. The locket, which was pre- sented by the Rev. Canon Phillips, bore the following inscription:—"J.E. Morgan, as a token of regard from the members of the choir of St Michael's church Aberystwytb." The members of the choir, the Revs Prof. Grimley, B.A., W. R. Lloyd, B.A., T. C. Evans, B.A., were present. THE JSTHERSCOPE—Messrs Strange and Wilson have given another week's entertainment to the in. habitants of Aberystwyth. The performances have been good, and the attendances rather bad, but that may be accounted for by the state of trade which is not very brisk. There is yet one day more, and per- sons who have not yet paid a visit to this remark- able entertainment would do well to take this oppor- tunity. From Aberystwyth the 2Etherscopic Com- pany goes to Machynlleth, where doubtless they will be patronised as they deserve. PATENT EXHAUST STEAM INJECTOR.—This com- pany proposes to acquire all the British and foreign patents already granted to Edward Hamer, James Metcalfe, Edward Davie3, and Richard Metcalfe for improvements applicable to locomotive and other high-pressure engines for economising Ifuel, and for improvements for feeding steam boilers or generators, applicable also for raising and foreing water and liquids for ether purposes. The company was registered on the 26th nit., with a capital of X24,000, divided into 2,400 shares of .£10 each, the following being the first subscribers n. snares, m David Davies, M.P., Llandinam, Montgomeryshire 250 I Edward Davie*, Llwyodarew, Montgomeryshire 600 ■ Thomas Webb, Talwflrth-house, Cardiff, merchant 50 ■ E. Hamer, 3, Queens-terrace, Abery»twyth, railway I manager goo ■ J. Metcalfe, 11, Peweii-street, Aberystwyth, locomotive ■ foreman goo ■ William Blakeway, Shrewsbury 25 I Ephraim Wood, Shrewsbury, railway superintendent 25 I Table A. of the .Companies Act, 1862, is adopted by the company. PENPARKATJ SUNDAY. SCHOOL.-—On Sunday, the 12th iast., theRev. Canon Phillips preached in the School House, an eloquent, impressive, and most appropriate sermon on Psalm lxviii v. 9, to a crowded congregation. This sohool, of which he is the founder, has quietly grown up from nothing, to be a plant of goodly growth, under, as he appropriately remarked in the words: of his text, the fertilising influence of God's "gracious rain." A suitable Harmonium, purchased for the use of the school, was introduced and used for the first time by 'Miss Rosa Davies, of Antaron, and the numerous children, who, like all Welsh people, have a strong aptitude for music, sang the hymns re. ntarkably well to the accompaniment of their new instrument, greatly to their own delight, as well as to that of the whole assemblage indeed it would be hard not to enjoy the harmonious outpouring of so many little voices on so interesting an occasion. Sunday Schools constitute perhaps the most powerful means of religious teaching. By them the old Welsh reformers of some eighty years ago awakened their countrymen from the dangers of a slumbering and abused religion to a life of fervid and vigorous piety, and the respect due to these most useful establish- ments has continued to increase, for recently we have seen that two of the greatest statesmen of modern times have not considered it an unbecoming, work to instruct a class even of little children. May God prosper all such praiseworthy endeavours, and, that they may increase more and more in righteaus strength, pour upon them the "continual dew of his blessing."

MARRIAGE OF EARL LISBURNE AND MISS PROBYN. The marriage of the Right Hon. the Earl of Lisburne, of Crosswood Park, with Alice Dalton Prooyn, eldest daughter of Mr. Edmund Probyn, D.L. of Gloucestershire, and J.P. of Huntley MANOR, near Gloucester, was solemnised an Wed- nesday morning in the parish church of Hantley. The sasred edifice, which waa very beautifully de- corated, was literally filled with the tenantry and inhabitants from the neighbouring districts. It was, however, the wish of his lordship that the cele- bration should AO far as possiblle assome a quiet character, owing to a recent bereavement in -his family, and therefore the WEEDING guests- were limited to a few of the nearest datives. It WAS impossible, however, as was eviosed by the exten- sive display of arches, flags, banners, mottoei, aDd other bunting, thai AN event so auspicious should be allowed to pass-without an outburst of enthusiastic leering. As the bridal party began to arrive, hun- dreds of the parishioners and othera lined many strewing- flowers which they had brought froam their homes; The bridegroom was attended by his- best man, Mr. I-aughan Davies, of Tan-y-bwloh»- The bridemaidft were next to arrive. These ladies -sisters to the bride-were Miss Evelin ProbynR Miss Blanche Probyuj and Miss Charlotte Eugeniea Probyn. Prior to the procession, Mr Groves Morris, organist of Christ Church, Gloucester, played an offertory piece, composed by F. C. Clark, and dedicated to Mon. Wely, and as a. processional hymn "Th. voice that breathed ^EIRKDEN Was sung. The marriage ceremony was performed by the Rev. H. Miles, rector, assisted by the Rev. C. W. Fowell: The bride was very elegantly attiredo her trosseau, which was made in Paris, consisting of a dress of silvery white rioa satin duchesse, with lace ruff and cuffs,- .wreath of orange blossoms, myrtle,, lilies OF the valley, and A veiL of point d'Angleterre. The bridernaids- wore Princesse dressea- of cream white cashmere, turquoise blue silk,straw hats lined ■ with the same shade of silk, trimmed with feather* to match. Mrs Probyn, mother of the bride,, wor" a dress of rich prune-coloured silk and grenadine, striped velvet gauze, with bunnet to match. Miss Probyn, aunt to the bride, was attired in, browa silk and point lace, with, bonnet to match. Tb., choir, surpliced, rendered.the Wedding Paalm, with good effect, to Beethoven's Chant (arranged BY Turle); and at the conclusion Mr Morris played the "Wedding March" (Mendelssohn) I; the bridal par'y meanwhile entering the vestry, for the purposa of recording the nuptials in the church re- gister, after which they retired to the Manor House to breakfast. The presents to the bride were very elegant and costly, and included presentations freta the tenant farmers of her father, among them being a very beautiful silver tea service, appropriately inscribed with a. congratulatory address, with the names of the tenantry, 104s in number. There waS a presentation also from the servants and trades- men to the estate, consisting of a handsome crystal toilet mirror, framed in open orass work, with » pair of candlesticks and inkstand to match. There was an inscription AND an illuminated laddresS likewise in this instance. The children and master of the Church, school presented an elegant match box. His lordship presented to the bride a set Of diamond rings, gold necklace, wateh and chatOf together with the family diamonds. The earl re- eeived many presents both from the family and, the bride's father and his own relatives. A large AAVAR ber of presents were also received by the bride f coul friends residing in the county and neighbouring shires. The happy couple departed soon after ona o'clock, and were showered with rice o 1 leaving the Manor House. Along the line of route (four MILES) to Grange Court, the tenantry of the squire erected a number of arches, while the railway station Wsg decorated with flags and evergreens. One of the arches here was raised by Mr Woodman. The platfarm was carpeted and covered with rice. The bride and bridegroom left by the 1 50 express FOR the continent. It may be added that the WEDDIAS cake was supplied by Mr Gunty. During the after- noon heavy storms prevailed, but the journey front the Manor House was favoured by fine weather.

CEREDIGION CRICKET CLUB. The annual MEETINGS of the above club WAS heM mf" the Lion Hotel, on Wednesday Mr. M0RRI» I>AVIEAJ (chairman). There were also present Messrs. J. W- Gilbertson, B. E. Morgan (secretary), G. Davis, J- G. Green, J. Hnghes, R. C. Richardes, W. Hughes, P. Wynne, J. Roberts, T. Powell, J. E. J. Lloyd. II The minutes of the previous meeting were rea, and confirmed. During the season of 1§77, seventeen matches been played, of these fourteen may be called FOREIGN* and three home club matches. Out of the fourteen the Ceredigion have scored seven victories, and tie (v Machynlleth). The following is a list WITH results :—June 1st, v Machynlleth, at Machynlleth- Tie.—June 19th, v University College, at ABERY3T' wyth. Won by 41 runs.—June 23rd, v Visitors, Aberystwyth. Won by 38 runs.—July 7th, v ynlleth, at Aberystwyth. Lost by 78 runs, oa 1st innings.—July 13th, v Llanidloes, at Aberyst- wyth. Lost by 125 runs.—July 18th, v Ystrad" meurig School, at Sunny Hill. Lost by 75 runs. August 1st, v Visitors, at Aberystwyth. Won bf 155 runs.—August 7th, v Ystradmenrig School, Nanteos. Lost by nine runs.—August ilth, Visitors, at Gogerddan. Won by one rnn, on 18 inuings.-Augllet 18th, v Visitors, at Aberystwyth' Lost by nine runs.-August 23rd, v Earl of .1" buna's Eleven, at Crosswood. Won by 45 runs 011 1st innings.—August 29th, v Knighton, at Aborvst- wyth. Won by seven runs.—September 1st, v Visi- tors, at Aberystwyth. Won by 35 runs—August v Llanrhystid, at Llanrhystid. Lost by three ranS- Two club matches at Gogerddan, and one at Absr-* wyth. A substantial wooden shed was erected the commencement of the at a cost .£38 15s. 6d, which has given general satisfactiollor and will last for many years, if properly looked a.fte; By the treasurer's account you will see that he hag ilz possession of a balance of nearly £ 6, which after large sum of nearly forty pounds paid for the shed* is a fairly satisfactory financial position for the 01.11 to be in. Batting Averages for 1877. £ S* I-3 o a M S I t t g s. rn £ i Name. g- £ 5" g at} so g ct- y 2 at • # S ■ P ? ? L_ £ R.D. Gilbertson. 2 30 0 36 L. Gilbertson 13 82 0 212 Morris Davies 16 o45 1 227 a W.Green 3 15 2 27 2 H. A. Jordison 1 5 19 a# J.W.Rowland 7 19 0 59 Sir Pryse Pryse 2 11 0 15 s J. Hughes 17 25 0 1026 J.G.Green 4 17 1 24 T. W. Bonsall 7 al2 ?. J. P. Morris 7 19 » *4 J.Lloyd 5 «f> » %9 R. D.Lewis J3. ,S ? Jg A. J. Hughes 1 } J? | J. Hamer X 21 T.Roberts J 0 25' {J J. G. ,f J.W. Gilbertson. ™ 0 27 E.P.Wynne 3 2 6 W. G. Vaughan 3 0 7 G.Davis ••• 8 7 0 14 R. Jtichardes 9 4 1 10 L D. C. Roberts 5 2 0 3 Q a Signinesactout. The balanee-sheet (to be seen in our adverting eolumns), was presented, and the ChairiOlIA proposed that the accounts 'as audited by w Wynne be passed. &?!T 8.econcLe<l and carried.. TTheiollowing' officers were appointed :—Sir PWse, president, Mr. L. P. Pagh, viee-presi^ XoV*rS' £ ™ £ reen,A. J. Hughes, E. P. Wynne, Oakes, T.W. Bengali, Penhwch, W.Hmghes, G. committee, Morris Davies, captain, J. HtMfk secretary, B. 5]. Morgan, treasurer. itf. Mr. Roberts undertook to keep the ground in ° t;g- for the sum of £ 3 for the whole season, to 0j* faction of the secretary and treasurer. Mr. M*' proposed, and Mr. Hughes seconded, that Hutchings be offered 5s. per match for making V}. Ql Ac. Carried. It was resolved that a. quanti iron hurdles be offered for sale. Challenges ceived from Welshpool, Lampeter, Llando .deiit On the name of Sir Pryse Pryse being proposed as Pr for th« ensuing j^ar, all present expressed the obligation they felt for the interest he had evinced in the club, a" occ three most enjoyable matches played OA his ground. It prej necessary to add that Sir Pryse was unanimously sident for the ensuing year. Votes of thanks were to Mr. Morris Davies and Mr. B. E. Morgan, for e nervie,es they had rendered the club.