The Cambrian News and Merionethshire Standard

PENLLWYN. ■FnrCATloN.—A correspondent writes-Where the Vale of T>v^i,lnl unites with Melindwr Valley, and hills topped with "lanping their myriad hands at every passing breeze, gaze woods, widened expanse, stands a village of no mean fame, rTvot a few of the present and past giants in Kenius of the PenUwyn- i gaw light of day, or received earliest mental principality umiDation in this immediate neighbourhood, and .spiritna Iete as yet, for, in ail probability, the rising Nor is the 1ist c P %vjth the more modern educational ad- talent of tne A poreat ones of a past generation, and add vantages, will °me. The triends of education in this new lustre to a JUSIro"; whom should be speciallv named Mr mrt ol the country, among and Mt Thomaa James (all ^aemb8efsVcf the School Board), having felt that irregularity of 1 attcxlinre was the one great barrier to progress, have at all times striven to assist the teachets in securing greater regularity, ttlict promised. nearly three years ago, to reward the twenty children who should bi found be found to have made the greatest number of attendances at the end of the school year. This was done at a tea meeting held to celebrate the opening of an ad- ditional schoolroom early last year, and on Wednesday, October 20th, a second tea meetiDg was given by the ladies of the neighbourhood, in order that a fresh batch of regular scholars might be rewarded. It would be a difficult task to mention a neighbourhood where greater unanimity is shown ia carrying out any Christian or philanthropic movements than in and around Penllwyn. The following ladies cheerfully set them- selves to the task of providing nearly 150 children with tea and its accompaniments, to which, it is hardly necessary to say, the most ample justice was done-Mr3 Evans, Glanrhydtynoeth, Miss Evans, Troedrhiwlwba, Mrs Rowlands, Bangor Cottage, Miss Rowlands, for Mr Daniel, Miss Jane Morris, Pandy, Mrs Prys, Maesbangor Factory, Mrs Edwards, Brynrheidol, repre- | sented by Mrs Trevethan, Mrs Da vies, Brvnrheidol, Mrs Edwards, Blaengeuffordd, Mrs Jones, Cwmwythig, Mrs James, Abercwm- dole, Mrs J<mes, Pwllgenawon, Mrs jeukins, Tre'ring, Miss Ed- wards, Rhiwarthenuchaf, Mrs Lewis, Llwyniorwerthuchaf, and Mrs James, LIwyniorwerthisaf. After the tables were cleared a short meeting was held, and addresse were given by the Rev. T. Davies, Mr Absalom Prys Mr A. E. Kemp, and Captain Rd. Jones, Aberystwyth, urging the children to greater diligence and regularity in the cu-rent year. The duties of the parents were also very ablv 3et forth, and the present very superior advantages, -)p--). as compared witn muse U1, J1" ugea, "'11"1 « The addresses were interspersed with songs by the children, ana a dialogue between Miss Mary Davies, Miss Kate Morgan, Master J. E. James, and Master David Richards, which was excellently rendered, and vociferously applauded, especially David Richards's performance of the naughty boy, who would not go to schjol, despite bribes and threats. One of the speakers referred in feeling terms to the absence of Mr James Evans, lroed- rhiwlwba, through domestic affliction, and the great services he bad performed in furthering the cause of education. Auuammcmg resolution was passed condoling with Mr Evans in his affliction, and hoping he would ere long emerge from the shadows that encompass him. To conclude, Mr Daniel addressed a few words to parents and children, explaining the object of the distribution of prizes, and promising further annual supplies for those who should deserve them. Miss Rowlands then distributed the prizes, which consisted of well-bound and very instructive books, Mr Adams, the master, reading a list of those who had made 400 or more attendances during the past school year. The Old Black Cat" was then tung in an able and spirited manner by the scholars, under the leader3hip of Mr Owen Prys, and a very pleasant meeting concluded.

FFESTINIOG CYSTADLEUAETH Y WELSH SLATE."—Teimlir dyddor- deb dwfn yn yr Eisteddfod uchod yma ac yn Portmadog. Yn y rhifyn nesaf bwriadwn roddi y manylion gyda'r hys- bysrwydd pa un ai Ffestiniog a'i Portmadog gaiff y llawryf gerdd'vrol. CYFARFOD PBEGETHTJ BLYNTDDOL.—Cynhaliodd y Wes- leyaid yn Ebenezer eu cyfarfod pregethu blynyddol y Sad- wrn ar Sul dilynol. Gweinyddwyd i gynulleidfaoedd Ilu- osog gan y Parchn. Samuel Davies, Bangor, ac Owen Wil- liams, Abermaw. CYNGHERDD OFFERYNOL A LLEISIOL.—Y mae bron holl gyagherddau y gymydogaeth bellach er's rhai blynyddoedd yn cael eu cynal er budd personau mewn angen a chyni. Un or nodwedd uchod a gynhaliwyd nos Iau, yr 21ain cyfisol, yn yr Assembly Room, er budd gweithiwr sydd wedi ei analluogi er's amser maith. Cymerwyd rhan ynddo gan Mr James Sauvage, R.A.M., Llundain, gyda chyn- northwy y Barlwyd Brass Band, y Good Templar Glee Society, Alaw Bowydd, Eos Moelwyn, &e. Llywyddwyd gan Mr Andreas Boberts, Cwmorthin. Yr oedd y cynutl- iad yn fawr iawn.

ABERDOVEY BRITISH AND FOREIGN BIBLE Socmy.-The Aberdovey branch of this society held its annual meeting on Friday eveninar, October 22. at the Methodist chapel, when the Rev. W. Dickens Lewis, of Shrewsbury, attended as a deputation from the Parent Society. After the Rev. T. C. Davies, the, respected curate of Aberdovey, had commenced the meeting with prayer, Mr J. Hughes Jones, who pre- sided, gave an address, and afterwards called upon the secretary to read the report, which showed a considerable increase over the previous year in the subscriptions received. The Rev. Messrs Daviea and Perkins then spoke on behalf of the claims of the society which has done so much for Wales after which Mr Lewis delivered a fervid discourse, giving a graphic account of the stupendous labours made to supply every member of the human family with a copy of the Holy Scriptures. Dr Charles afterwards addressed the meeting, and after the customary votes of thanks the most successful meeting held here for several years in connection with this society was brought to a close.

NEVIN VACANCY ON THE SCHOOL BOARD.—An order has biea received from the Education Department for the election of a member to fill up a vacancy created by the resignation of one of the members. We understand that the meml e who has resigned is Dr John H. Hughes, Ntvin.

LLANDEGWNING. NEAR PWLLHELI. A CHILD DROW.NED.-On Monday, Oct. 25th, a child, aged about two years, the son of Mr John Jones, farmer, Penybont, Llandegwning, was drowre I in a small pool of water on the road side, close to the house. „

PORTMADOO TOWN Gossir. -The butchers have at last made up their mind that they cannot be accommodated during the inclemency of the weather of the present winter at the Town Hall; for as matters proceed now, it will hardly be ready for the winter ef next year. The slate trade is very lively here now, and from the orders on the books of the different companies it is likely to be so for two or three years to ceme. There are no slates on the wharves, for they are being loaded into the ships as fast as they arrive.—The weather has been very wet and boister- ous for the last few days, the rain coming down ia torrents, and the temperature very cold, the consequence being a great increase in tha number suffering from cold and bron- chial affections.—There is a good deal of building going on, but still the supply of houses does not keep up with the demand, and the rents are higher than at most other places in North Wales butchers' meat and sojae other provisions are also higher here.

PWLLHELI THE EISTEDDFOD PRIZE COMPOSITIONS.—Mr R. Owen, bookseller and printer, Pwllheli, has purchased of the com- mittee the copyright of the prize compositions, and will bring them out before Christmas next. THE CLOTHING CLUB,-Tho sum of 214 ll, including a bonus of 3s Id, was distributed amongst the members of the club, numbering about 130 persons, on Oct. 26th. The club is under the management ot Mrs James Jones, Caroline- square, and other ladies, and the order for clothing is shared amongst the various tradesmen of the town. HIGHWAY BOARD.—After the conclusion of the business at the Petty Sessions, a meeting was held in the same room to further consider this matter, and confer with the repre- sentatives of the parishes, of whom there were a great many present. Besides the magistrates named, we also saw Major Mathew, Portmadoc, present. The opposition is still great from the vestries, but the roads are in a very bad state. COUNTY MAGISTRATES' COURT, OCTOBER 27TH. —Before Messrs Owen Evans (chairman), B. T. Ellis, Rev. Thomas Jones, R.D., and Robert Carreg, Esq. The court is now held in the new Magistrates' Room at the lock-up. It is in many respects a very neat and com- modious room and the Press is accommodated with a convenient seat, but the architect forgot to provide light for it. Contagious Disease.-Siiperintendent H. D. Williams v. John Edwards, Gefailseithbont, Llandegwning. Case adjourned from last court, to enable Supt. Williams to go to the farm to inspect the animals, as defendant denied that they were affected. Complainant said he had paid a visit to the farm, and found the pigs suffering much under disease, and also the marks on the feet of one of the caws. Defendant called his son to prove that he bad given timely notice to the police, naming a particular policeman, who on oath denied having received any notice. Defendant then poin- ted out another policeman, and said it was to him he had given the notice; but this policeman again, on oath, denied having received any. Superintendent W illiams, in exten- uation, said that when he visited defendant's place, everything betokened poverty; the Chairman remarked that a poor man might tell the truth. Defendant was fined only 10s with 14s costs. Setting up a Thrashing Machine near the Highway. -P. S. Robert Jones v. Owen Griffith, who was not present; P.S. Samuel Jones, proved the service of the summons. P.S. Robert Jones, said that on October 15th, he saw a thrash- ing machine, the property of defendant, set up in a field at Meillteyrn within eleven yards of the highway. The case was adjourned. Ejectment. -The Rev. Caesar Owen v. Griffith Jones, David Jones, and Morris Williams.—Mr Richard Roberts appeared for applicant. -After the case had been partly gone into, the defendants gave an undertaking to give up possession. Assault.-Robert Davies v. William Jones.—Complain- ant was a young boy, and defendant was an old man.- Complainant said he and other children were playing on the road, when defendant came up driving a donkey, and kicked him on the back and the leg.—A witness proved seeing de- fendant commit the assault, and the boy's father proved that there was a severe mark on the lad's back bone.—De- fendant denied the assault-The case was proved, and he was fined 10s, and 16s costs. Endeavour to Recover Possession of Children.-Mr Rd. Roberts applied to the Bench for advice for William Lewis Roberts, book hawker, Nevin, under the following circum- stances. Mr R. Roberts said that applicant was employed to go about the country canvassing for books. He gave his wife some money towards the house and maintenance of his family instead of using the money for the purpose she spent it at the public-houses, leaving the children to starve. He wanted to get the children from her, but she would not deliver them up peaceably, and he did not like to take them by force, as that would lead to a breach of the peace.— The Clerk said he had advised applicant to take the child. ren away, by force if necessary, and take proceedings against the mother if she interfered .-Aftor some considera- tion, Mr Roberts withdrew the application, and the Bench advised the husband to consult his solicitor as to the best way of proceeding. Sarah turned out and Hagar Installed tn her Place.- Jane Roberts summoned Elizabeth Jones, both of Llanael- haiarn, for assaulting her. Mr Richard Roberts appeared for complainant. He said the complainant charged defen- dant with having assaulted her on the previous Saturday. Complainant was the wife of Robert Jones, sett maker, Llanaelhaiarn, and defendant was in their service. It appeared that the family lived very comfortably together before defendant came to them, but since then the wife had had her suspicions aroused tnat the relations between her husband and the servant were not right.—The com- plainant said she was passing along the road past her husband's house on Saturday evening last-he stood at the door. She asked him for sixpence, and he gave her half-a- crown. Defendant came there and knocked her with her hand on the face. Complainant was sent out of the house t^wSt.Us.U.rday, She had offered to go back if he turned defendant out, but he replied he would not turn her out. and do an unfair thing to her. Her husband allowed her five shillings a week, and a little more occa- sionally, On the occasion of the attack her husband again came to the door, pulled defendant into the house, and told complainant to go away. She was now living with her father, and her little boy and her girl lived with her. The j evidence of the husband against the wife and for the defen- I dant was not taken, and defendant was fined 10s, with 31s | costs, including advocate's fee, and the husband was repri- manded by the Bench.

TOWYN RARE VISITORS.—The weather has been cold and stormy during the-last few days. The high easterly winds and heavy rains which have prevailed have caused quite a change in everything. On Sunday and Monday, Oct 24th and 25th, the weather was as mild as it was in June. But on Tuesdsy winter seemed to come upon us all at once. When the storm was at its height, on Wednesday, the 27, a fine flock of hopper swans was seen alighting near Morfa farm, and after taking rest for a short time, they re-com- menced their journey westward. The birds were remark- ably fine specimens, and it is not known that any of the same sort have been seen here since the very hard winter of of 1855. OBITUARY.—Mr Evan Lewis, of Frankwell street, who died on Sunday, Oct. 24th, was eighty-six years of age. His remains were interred at St. Cad van's churchyard on Wednesday, Oct. 27th. He was the oldest member of the Towyn Friendly Society, having entered it at its formation in 1830, and remained a faithful and active member to the last. The members of the club with staves, decked in deep mourning, attended the funeral in full force, and presented an imposing appearance. The deceased was much respected by a large circle of friends and acquaintances.

BABMOUTH A STEP FORWARD.—A correspondent writesBarmouth has at last succeeded in getting up a band. The instru- ments, eighteen in number, came home last week, and have been delivered to the several persons who have undertaken to play them. A bandmaster has been engaged to give lessons once a week so we hope by next season they will be able to play pretty well, and enliven the pla-e a little. What Barmouth wants next is an assembly room and a reading room, where visitors can meet together and talk over the news of the day, or make up parties for excursions into the country round about.

MACHYNLLETH ODDFKLLOWSHIP.—Some time ago the members of the Llyn- lleoedd Lodge of the Independent Order of Oddfellows, who meet in the Town Hall, sent out the following circular Town Hall, Machynlleth, August, 1875. Sir.—The members of the above lodge desire most respectfully to make known to you that they now hold their lodge meetings at this ball. It would greatly help and cheer them if gentlemen kindly joined their lodge as honorary members, which is the object of our application to you. We are much pleased to say that among those who have joined our Order are Peers of the Realm, Members of Parliament, Magistrates, and Clergymen of various denominations. Our own district comprises upwards of 1,300 members, with a capital of X,i,ooo and we gladly add that, January 1st, 1875, our Unity numbered 502,000 members, with a capital of £ 3,706,836 16s 4d. Sir Stafford Northcote was pleased to honour the last Grand A. M. C. banquet, held at Newport, Mon., with his presence. We shonld feel very proud and obliged if you kindly complied with onr request by becoming an honorary member of the Llynlleoedd Lodge.—We are, Sir, yours very respectfully, EVAN REES, N.G, JOBS DAVIES, V.G., E. Lt. EVANS, Sec." The answers received number abont a couple. We trust the members of the Lodge will go on trying to help themselves, and the gentry will come in and assist by-and-bye. HARVEST THANKSGIVING SERVICES.—'The thanksgiving services were held at the chur jh on Friday, the 22nl inet The morning service was at 11 a.m. in English the Rev. Canoa Phillips, of Aberystwyth, preached, and his sermon was eloquent and impressive; the congregation was good, buc not so large as it would have been if the weather had been more favourable. There was a large attendance of clergy throughout the day. The afternoon service was well attended the Rev. D. Evans, rector of Llanwrin, preached; his sermon was much liked. In the evening there was a very large congregation; the Rev. J. Pugh, vicar of Llan- badarn Vawr, was the preacher; he was listened to with marked attention. The church was very prettily and ele- gantly decorated; Mr Johnson, the Plas gardener, as usual, came forward with his willing help, and all who on Friday saw the chancel readily acknowledged the artistic beauty of his work. The pulpit and reading desk were very prettily and appropriately done by Mr and Mrs Phelps, of New- lands the lectern and font, which were much admired, were the work of Miss Jones, of the Vane School, while some very beautiful straw plaiting was done by the coach- man and one of the stablemen at Phis Machynlleth, for the communion rails. The organ and lower part of the church was done by Miss Jones, Fronygog, the rector's daughter, the Rev. J. M. Jones, and Mr J. Gillart, jun. The fruit on the communion table came from P1&3 Machynlleth. After morning service the clergy and several ladies and gen- tlemen from the town and neighbourhood were entertained to a handsome luncheon at the Vane Hall, by the Marquess and Marchioness of Londonderry, who on all occasions are so ready to come forward to promote the interests of the church. Many of the invited guests were unable to attend, owing to the heavy rain in the morning.

BOW STREET. VAGRANCY.—On Monday, October 25th, at the Police Station, Aberystwyth, before John Thomas Morgan Esq., Henry Willis, and James White, Tramps, were brought up in custody of P.C., Evan Evans, No. 20, charged with begging at Penygarn in the parish of Llanfihangel-y.glyn on October 24th. Committed for fourteen days' hard liboi r.

ABERYSTWYTH WESLEY AN METHODISM.—It will be seen from an adver- tisement in another column that special services will be held at the Wesleyan Chapel next Sunday, and on the following Monday Air David Davies, M.P. will preside at a public meeting. THE MARKET, MONDAY.—Wheat sold at 6s 6d to 715 Od per bushel; barley, 4s 6d to 5s Od oats, 3a 6d to 4s 6d eggs, 00 to 14 for a shilling; salt butter, 14d to 151; fresh ditto, OOd to 18d per lb; fowls, 3s 6d to 5:1 OZI per couple; ducks, 4s 6d to 6s Od per couple; gees 9, 4s 01 to 6s Od each;, turkeys, 5s Od to 63 6j each; potatoes, 3s 6d to 48 6d per measure. ACCIDENT.—On Monday night, about six o'clock, John Jones, of Penglanowen, Lledrod, farmer, when returning from town with a cart loaded with coal and drawn by two horses, just; beyond the Trefechan railwayl bridge by some means or other, got under the horses' fee. He was found by some persons lying in a pool of blood in the middle of the road. P.S. Evans was sent for. and he got him removed to the Fountain Inn. On the arrival of Mr Morris Jones, surgeon, it was found that the bridge of the man's nose was broken, and that he had several severe cuts about the head. He is still lying at the Fountain Inn, but is recovering. THE RECENT COTTAGERS' Sirow.-In another column will be found a list of the subscriptions towards the cot- tager's fruit and flower show, held in the Terrace Road market some weeks ago. THE FREE LIBRARY.—The receipts and expenditure account of the Free Library will be found in another column Some day we trust an effort will be made to supplement the Id rate by a voluntary subscription in order to get a library worthy of the town. If ever this is done we trust the books will be placed in a room where breathing is not an impossibility. The assembly rooms would answer the purposes of the Free Library admirably, if those premises could be secured. RESISTING THE POLICE.-At the House of Correction on the 25th October, before Philip Williams, Esq., Mayor, Micah Morgans was charged with having resisted P.C. Jonah Lewis in the execution of his duty. The case was postponed to the following day, when defendant was fined 2s 6d, and costs. -John Jones, from Lledrod, charged with being drunk, was fined 2s 6d, and coats. How DISEASE IS SPREAD.—It is well known that two or three times every summer invalids who are recovering from infectious diseases come to watering places before they are fully recovered, and spread abroad the disease by which they have been prostrated. For some time a person has been wanted at Aberystwyth for taking a child suffering from scarlet fever, by rail. There has been great difficulty in discovering the whereabouts of the supposed wrong doer, who at last, however, has been found, and will, we under- stand, pay a second visit to Aberystwyth shortly, and have the opportunity of proving to the magistrates that the child was not suffering from scarlet fever. THE LATE REV. R. EDWARDS-TAYLOR —Before com- mencing the business of the Accrington Petty Sessions on Thursday, the Chairman (Mr George Walmsley) said: Be- fore we commence the business of the court this morning I have a painful duty to perform in alluding to the sudden death of the Rev Edwards-Taylor, of Morton Hall. Mr Taylor, though not residing within our petty sessional di- vision, with that kindness and consideration which were so prominent features in his character, generally gave us the benefit of his advice and assistance on a Thursday. This is not the time nor the place for enteriug into any lengthened eulogies of the rev. gentleman. His good qualities were well known to the magistrates sitting upon this Bench, as well as to the people of this town of Accrington, where he was well known and much respected. Only 14 days ago Mr Taylor presided at this court, and occupied the very spot on which I now stand. What a warning it is to us of the un- certainty of life in this world. However, all we can do is to submit with patience to the decrees of Providence, and to the fite which sooner or later must be the lot of all of us. I am desired by the magistrates to express their great regret at the loss of Mr Taylor, and their very sincere sympathy with Mrs Taylor and her sister, in the sore be- reavement and the irreparable loss which they have sus- tained. Mr Taylor was a native of Rbydyfelin, Aberyst- wyth. PETTY SESSIONS, WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 27.—Before Philip Williams, Esq., Mayor, Drunkenness.—John Lewis, mariner, High-street, was charged with being drunk on Saturday night. P.S. D. Evans said that on Saturday night he heard a row in High- street, and found that it was caused by the defendant, who was drunk. The defendant complained of his wife's con- duct. The defendant and his wife afterwards quarrelled with each other, and the defendant's wife, Anne Lewis, became very abusive. She was also under the influence of drink.—The defendant Lewis was fined 5s, and costs and his wife 2s 6d, and costs. BOARD OF GUARDIANS, MONDAY, OCTOBER 25.- Present: Mr H. C. Fryer, in the chair,tcaptain C. B. Lewis, vice-chairman Mr M. Davies, ex-officio Messrs John Jones, Bridge-end, Abraham James John Morgan, Gwerallt, John Evans, Berthrees. John Jones, Tie'rddol, Thomas Davies, Padarn Villa, John Paull, David Davies, Llanilar, James Morgan, Thomas Smith, GIlmast, John I Jenkins, John Morgan, Bwadrain, Richard Evans, Hugn Hughes, Thomas Davies, builder, Mr Hugh Hughes, clerk, Mr David Jones, assistant clerk, Mr Jacob Roberts and Mr Jones, medical officers. Statisti,es.-The master reported the number in the house to be 55, an increase of 2 on the corresponding fortnight of last year. Out-relief administered during the past fortnight in the Aberystwyth district, per Mr T. G. Thomas, £66 10s 6d to 322 paupers LUnfihangel Geneu'rglyn district, per Mr John Jones, 966 4 Od to 337 paupers liar district, per Mr Joseph Morgan, £49 19i1 8d to 238 paupers. Vagrants relieved during the past fortnight, 16, a decrease of 14 on the corresponding period of last year. Balance in the bank, CI,823 lis 4d. School Fees.-At the Finance Committee's meeting, under the presidency ot Captain C. B. Lewis, several bills for the education of pauper children were presented.—Mr Fryer, referring to the variety of charges, said the law said that no more than 2d per week, or id per attendance, or no more than the ordinary school fee, should be paid. The original Act said that the money should be paid to the parents of the children, but it had since been laid down that the fees should be paid to the schoolmasters by the Board through the relieving officers, or to the schoolmasters direct. Acting on that law some time since the Guardians decided that only 2d should be paid; and the majority of the bills presented had been made out upon that supposition. The schoolmaster the Devil's Bridge School charged Id per week only but probably that was the maximum sum charged at that school. —Mr Abraham James proposed that ii per attendance should be paid.-Ikfr John Jones, thinking that the safest way of payment, seconded the motion, and it was carried. Vaccination.-Dr Roberts reported that the children in the Llanbadarn district had not beea vaccinated in conse- quence of the default of parents. A certain number of children had been vaccinated, and the parents had brought them back to the station at the appointed time, but refused to allow any vaccine to be takeH from their arms. Conse- quently the other children who bad to be vaccinated more taken away again without it.—The Board decided to sum- mon the defaulters. The Case of a Lunatic Pauper.-The relieving officer for the Aberystwyth district stated that the son of John Evans, a lunatic pauper in the asylum, was entitled to sick pay from the Oddfellows. They had, however, made a rule not to pay persons in that state of mind, but to hand it over to their father, or some other near relative. In this instance something over 26 had been paid to Evans's father.-A con- versation occurred, during which certain Guardians thought the Oddfellows ought to be made to pay over the relief5 to the Guardians, and not to the father.—The Chairman. how- ever, stated that if the Oddfellows had made a rule it was binding, but the Board might take proceedings against the father.—The clerk was therefore directed to see what could be done in that direction in the matter. Suggested Amalgamation of Highway Districts. The Chairman said, as the Guardians doubtless knew, the reso- lutions proposed by them were lost by a great majority at the Quarter Sessions. He menfioned that for the following reason. There was a very gentraljexpression of opinion in the discussion that took place, that it would be much better for the Guardians to amalgamate their districts in the Aberyst- wyth Union and therefore it was for that Board, as mem- bers of the different highway district Board", to consider whether it would be better to amalgamate the four highway districts into one, by which means the Guardians would be able to obtain a much more efficient surveyor than was now possible and, by means of letting out tl e roads at so much per mile to contractors, be able to keep the highways in better order than at the pre3ent time and also at a less rate of expenditure. It was for them to consider in their own union whether it would not be well to consolidate the four districts into two districts or into one district. He believed the County Roic a Board bad power to sanction the proposed amalgamation or to make any a ter- ation they thought advisable.—Mr A. James asked if there were no future chance of the ama'gamation of turnpike roads and highways ? The Chairman did not see hiw an amalgamation could be arrived at without the abolition of turnpike gates, for he did not know how to apportion the tolls. Although a resolution wAs carried at the Aberyst- wyth Board, he did not think the Sessions would ever leave it to each union to retain or abolish turnpike gates and he did not think the County Roads Board would ever be willing to allow the authorities in each union to manage the proceeds of the toll gates. Therefore, until the gates were abolished be did not see how the turnpike roads and highways could be amalgamated. It also aopeared to him that public opinion in the Aberystwyth union was not yet ripe in favour of the abolition of turnpike gates.—Mr A. James thought the sooner they were abolished the better, for the authorities could not expend in their own union the proceeds:of the toll gates. Mr Morris Davies We let the cat out of the bag.—Mr Paull: Is Rebecca Dead ? (Laugh ter.)—Mr John Jones, Bridge-end, asked if the high- way district Boards had power to amalgamate ?—Mr Fryer replied that be believed an amalgamation could be effected by a recommendation to the County Roads Board. If such a recommendation were made there was no doubt whatever the County Roads Board would sanction it, because the amalgamation would really be a matter that did not affect them. He believed the roads would be better man- aged, and at a lower expenditure than at present, if the Boards were amalgamated.—Mr John Jones, Bridge-end, asked if the four surveyors now engaged were paid JE200 altogether ?—The Chairman replied in the affirmative, and added that these men kept in their pay on the different highways a number of men who were paid by the day, and when the accounts were presented at the end of every quarter no one could say how many days the men had spent on the roads. The highway surveyor, having many miles of road to attend to, probably did not see the workmen but once a week. He (Mr Fryer) therefore believed that if a competent surveyor were kept, and the reads were let out by contract, men would be found who would take a mile or so, and the result would be that the roads would be in a better state than they were at the present time. The Board would also get more work done for their money.—Mr John Morgan said it would be well to have a special meeting, when they could take the subject into consideration.—The Chairman remarked that he had only thrown out his sug- gestions for the consideration of the Board.—Mr A. James thought it was in the power of the Highway Boards to abolish turnpike gates ?—The Chairman replied that it was in the power of the County Roads Board. After a little discussion, Mr John Jones, Tre'rddol, had no doubt that one competent man could manage the roads in the four highway districts better than they were now managed. At present the purveyors were not masters of their own men; And he knew instances where the men were more controlled by other persons than by the surveyor. An independent man should therefore be appointed as surveyor. THE EXTRAORDINARY VACANCY IN THE COUNCIL. THE ELECTION YESTERDAY. For the vacant seat in the Town Council caused by the death of Captain Delahoyde there were originally five can. didates, but three of them, Mr Griffith Williams, Mr J. W. Thomas, and Mr Wynne, retired, and left the field to Mr T. H. Jones and Mr John Jones, Commerce House. Can- vassing has been vigorously carried on by both sides, and the contest has been embittered by a tinge of sectarianism and a dash of misrepresentation. MrT. H. Jones is a Wes- leyan, and that body feeling they ought to have a represen- tative in the Council Chamber worked hard for their man, who on a former occasion fought a losing battle. Public interest was undoubtedly greater in this duel than in the more general fight which will come off next Monday. From an early hour yesterday the friends of the respec- tive candidates were busily engaged in briaging ratepayers down to vote. Earnest bits of hurried eloquence were poured into the passive ears of men and women who knew that the ballot enabled them to vote which way they liked. The ballot is a fatal enemy to excitement and disorder and the proceedings in the.vicinity of the Town Hall went on hour after hour with almost funereal solemnity. The result was as follows:— Mr T. H. Jones 479 Mr John Jones, Commerce House 441

LAMPETER GTTN ACCIDENT —A man named Thomas Roberts, a tin- man, residing in Lampeter, was on October 19th repairing a gun, when it exploded and the contents penetrated and lodged in his left thigh. It seems that the unfortunate man thought that he made a vent through the primehole into the barrel, and in order to get some screw loose, he placed it in the fire, which caused the accident. Several medical gentlemen were soon in attendance on the poor fellow. It is said that the gun had not been used for two years. PHARMACEUTICAL SOCIETY.—Mr DaniAl Evan Jenkins, Post Office, Lampeter, has successfully passed the preliminary ex- amination of this society. There were 177 candidates, but only eighty passed. BOARD OF HEALTH, MONDAY, OCT. 25.-Present: MrWm, Jpnes* Glandenys, in the chair, the Vtry Rev. Llewelyn Lewellin, the Rev C. G. Edmondes, Mr William Jones (Llwyn- groes), Mr Wm. Williams, and Mr David Eees. The report of Mr William Rees, the inspector of nuisances, was read, in which he stated that he had visited the major part of the borough according to the orders given at the last meeting, and found the health of the inhabitants to be in a very satisfac- tory state, and the district perfectly free from either epidemic or endemic disease. It was resolved that Messrs Jones (Llwyn- groes), W. Williams, and W. B. Price be appointed a committee to confer with Mr John Edwards, the surveyor, as to the con- struction of a main sewer through Bridge-street, and to report thereon. The Clerk was directed to write to the agent of the trustees of the late Mr Harford, informing him that it was neces- sary to extend the water supply, and requesting him to inform the Board, whether the trustees will consent to the required supply being obtained from the springs at Falcondale. The question as to the desirability of purchasing the Gas works was taken into consideration, and it was agreed to adjourn the dis- cussion to the next meeting. A resolution was passed that a public light be nut on the Common, in a central position, and that the expense of laying down the pipes, &c., be paid by the Board. The Inspector was directed to apply for a summons against David Jones, a butcher, for slaughtering a sheep within the borough on his own premises, and not in the licensed slaughterhouse as required by the bye-laws. The following re- solution was passed:—"That the future meetings of the Board be held at two o'clock in the afternoon." This was all the business of any importance,

CARDIGAN COUNCIL MEETING.—At a meeting ofthe.Council held on Thursday morning, October 21st, the Mayor read several communications from the Local Government Board and the Home Office, received by him in reply to the resolutions passed at a previous Council meeting, to the effect that no official enquiry into the late calamity at Mwldan should take place. One of the communications referred to stated that as the reservoir in question belonged to a private firm, and not to any Sanitary Authority, it did not[appear to the Local Government Board that they bad jurisdiction in the matter. We are informed that the decision is in accord- ance witk the feeling of the town in general on the matter. THE TOWN HALL.—This building, which recently ap- peared in a rather unclean state, has undergone a partial renovation through, being re-paved and painted in a very creditable manner. The whole of the interior has been painted handsomely, and now presents a very light and chaste appearance. The workmanship reflects credit upon the contractors, Mr J. R. Daniel, St. Mary's-street, in this town. ANNIVERSARY SERVICES.—The aunual services in aid of the building fund were held at Capel Mawr chapel, in this town, on Sunday, Oct. 24. The preachers were the Revs. E. H. Evans, Carnarvon, and W. Davies, Llandilo, and the congregations as usual were very large, which was no doubt to be attributed to the popularity of the preachers officia- ting. On Monday night, in the same chapel, the Rev. F: ff. Evans delivered his popular lecture on Dr Living- stone," to a large audience. The proceeds were towards liquidating the chapel debt, which, we understand, has now been cleared. BOARD OF GUARDIANS.—An extraordinary meeting of 1 this Board was held at the Town Hall, in this town, on Wednesday, October 20th, when there was a good atten- daace of Guardians. The first matter considered was the application of the relieving officers for an increase of salary. ¡ After discussing the necessity for an increase it was decided that it should be granted, and on the motion of the Rev D. O. James, ssconded by Mr Trollip, an in- crease of Z5 each was suggested. An amendment was then proposed by Mr T. Williams. and seconded by Mr B. Rees. that Mr Bavnes's salary should be increased 98, and the'other two 25 each. The amendment was carried by a majority of twelve. The Clerk read a memorial from the Keighley Union, Yorkshire, soliciting the co-operation of the Cardigan Board in abolishing vaccination. The memorial was not approved of, and was almost treated with contempt. Mr D. G. Davieg, the Rev Henry Jones, and Mr B. Rees were appointed to visit the workhouse during the ensuing fortnight. Minor matters were considered, but the passing of these resolutions was the principal business of the meet- ing.

LLANBADARN PETTY SESSIONS, WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 27TH.— Before J. G. W. Bonsell, Esq., Captain C. B. Lewis, and J. T. Morgan, Esq. Vaccination. -James Davies, Llanbadarn, Edwd. Jones, Morgan Williams, and John Rogers were charged by the public vaccinator with refusing to allow lymph to be taken from their children's arms. Mr Jacob Roberts, surgeon, gave evidence, and defendants were each fiaed 53 and costs, in default, fourteen days' imprisonment. Straying Pig.-David Thomas, Blaengeifor, charged by P.C. Thomas with allowing his pig to stray on the 20th September, was fined 5s and costs. Ejectment.—Mr Vaughan Davies, Tanybwlch, by Thos. Jones, his late tenant, brought an action of ejectment r against William Rees, Cwmrheidol. Mr Frederick Roberts 1 appeared for complainant, and Mr Edgar Atwood for de- fendant. Mr Roberts having addressed the Bench, and the conveyance of the property having been put in, Mr Vaughan Davies said he executed the conveyance produced. He 1 knew Penlove new cottage, the subject of the present enquiry. It was a part of Tycam, aud was included in the Conveyance. He gave notice to quit to Wm. Rees prior to 29th September, 1874. H* paid 5s a year as rent for the cottage since January, 1865, up to 26th March last. He was a tenant from year to year, and there was no written agreement.—Cross-examined The purchase money was stated to be 22,680. He was not aware of any mortgage on the property. He believed his mother let Penlove Cottage, but he did not know. The 5i was not ground rent, but rent for the cott ige. He did not know the worth of the cottage.—Re-examined His mother had no authority to let any property except from year to year. Mr Atwood admitted service of notice to quit produced, on 24th September, 1874. Johu Jones,said he acted many years for Mrs Davies and for Mr Vaughan Davies since he came of age. Wit- ness was always present on rent days. The year of ten- ancy of the estate including the cottage ended 25th March. -Cross-examined, He did not know the worth of the cot- tage, Defendant built the house. The tenancy was from year to year. He never heard the defendant say a word about a lease. There was nothing said about rent until after the house was built. Defendant never had timber or stones from Mr Vaughan Davies to witness's knowledge.— The Bench ordered that defendant give up possession in twenty three days; in default, order for possession Union Prosecutions. -David Jones, seaman, Aberystwyth, was ordered to pay 2i a week towards the maintenance of his mother. Evan Morgan, Pentrebach, Edward Morgan, Maenwch, Clarech, David Morgan, Rhydyrheuadd, John Morgan, Pantniselin, and Morgan Morgan, Penrhos, were charged with allowing their mother to become chargeable to the Union. An order for 4s 6d weekly was made against Edward Morgan, and the cases against the others were dis- missed.—Thomas Morgan was ordered to contribute Is 6d weekly towards the maintenance of his daughter. The case against David Lewis, George Street, was adjourned.

BALA BODY OF A CHILD FOUND IN THE RIVER Oa Satur- day, Oct. 23, a gentleman who was fishing in the river Dee discovered the body. of an infant female child floating with c the stream nearly opposite the signal box on the Bala and Corwen Railway. Information was given to the police, and an inquest was opened on Monday, Oct. 25, before W. Williams, Esq., deputy coroner, and adjourned to Friday, Oct. 29. CONCERT.—A concert, the first of a series in aid of the reading room, was given at the Board School, on Wednes. day, Oct. 27, with Mrs Llywelyn Jones as accompanist. The programme was as follows :—Instrumental piece, Mrs LI. Jones; part song,' May comes laughing,' Board School Glee party song, I Dyna mae pobl yn ddweyd,' Mynyddog; song, Last rose of summer,' Miss Jones song,' Dacw Gymru yn y golwg,' Gwrtheyrn song, on and stranger,' Eos Buckley glee, Board School Glee Party song, CAn Gymraeg,' Mynyddog song, 'Joyous life,' Miss Jones song. 'Gwnewch fel hyn,' Eos Buckley; part song, I All's well,' Board School Glee Party; song, The right man,' Mynyddog song, 'Plas Gogerddan,' MisEt Jones song, Gipsy's laughing song,' Eos Buckley; song, Y Cymro Gwladgarol," Gwrtheyrn; duet, Music on the wind is stealing,'Mrs and Miss Jones; song, Eos Buckley song, Perthynasau'r Wraig.' Mynyddog quartet, Wele storm yn codi draw,' Board School Glee Party song, Eos Buck, ley finale,' God save the Queen.' The attendance was small and unsatisfactory, considering that the concert was in aid of such a useful institution as the reading room.

DOLGELLEY BIBLE MEETING.—The annual auxiliary meeting of the Bible Society was held at the Public-rooms on Wednes- day, October 20th, Mr W. Griffith, of Glyn, the president of the society, in the chair. The Rev D. Griffith (one of the secretaries) read the 62nd annual report, which showed that the receipts had increased over the previous year by X14 10s 2d and that there was a balance in hand of klt 13s 6d. The meeting was addressed by the Rev Wm. Williams (Wesleyan), Rev Robt. Roberts (Methodist), and Rev H. Oliver, Newport, Mon., the deputation. After the customary votes of thanks, the meeting was concluded in the usual manner. QUARRY ACCIOENT.-On Wednesday, October 20th, a man named Robert Hughes, of Pantycae, near Arthog, met with an accident while working in the Tynycoed Qnarry, at that place. He slipped and fell with a quantity of debris, and was picked up insensible, in which state he remained for some days. He was attended by Drs Edward Jones and Lloyd Williams. SALE OF FREEHOLD FARMS.—On Saturday, October 23, Messrs William Dew and Son held an auction at the Golden Lion Royal Hotel in this town of the freehold farms, known as CaemabseiSon uchaf and Caemabseifion isa, situate in the parish of Llanelltyd, and containing about 517 acres. The property was purchased by Mr Griffith Williams; Borthwnog-, for £ 2,200. AlEt PRITCHARD'S COMPLIMENTARY CONCERT.—On Monday evening, October 25, this concert was given at the Public-rooms. Uew l0l3n a"no»"oe<l to take part in the programme r!u 1 and Mt James Sauvage, assisted bv the Tilri« Choral Society, under the leadership of Mr O. O. Roberts Llew Llwyfo was unavoidably absent. There was a ikir atteadanc7 and the concert gave general satisfaction. e.

CERRIGY-DRUDION. FAIR. -A fair was held on Wednesday, October 20th, and notwithstanding the continuous and heavy downpour of rain all day, it was a large one. A great many head of stock were offered for sale. The fair was also well attended by dealers. LECXOBE.—A lecture on Science, Art, and Nature," was announced to be given in the schoolroom on Wednesday, October 27th, by Professor Egglestone, the Ventriloquist, but the Professor did not make his appearance till it ryas too late, and the lecture was consequently abandoned. BIBLE SOCIETY.—This society held a meeting in the schoolroom on Tuesday evening, October 19th; it was well attended. THE UWCHALED CHORAL UNION FESTIVAL. This Choral Union, which has only been in existence a few monthsj held its first festival in Cerrig-y-Drudion Church, on Friday, October 22nd. The object of the Union is thaumprovement and advancement of choral ing in our churches, and such a laudable object is deservin" of every encouragement from all church people, for w;tb an efficient choir the service ia made more beautiful the praise co God more hearty and thoib We ho that every one should chant songs of praise and word, «pari, o&ritZ whole congrega.tion, and not merely the chosen few who too often are allowed to monopolize the whole of the music for where al men meet together to worship God in com- mOn, and sing his praises, every one should look upon it as his Christian duty to bear an equal share in the service with his neighbour. However, as things now stand, the work of the Uwchaled Choral Union is fraught with good, it has aroused the enthusiasm of the singers, and it wa, very pleasing to notice the attention and care with which they did their part on Friday. The ap- tha^thev wern6i c^°"jter? toW in no unmistakable way thw VinnA finrl w sentiment, whatsoever t0. -doVdo k all thy might." The Driidion Vent ,m 8ervice were those of Cerrig-y- TutrTuelaS; Capel Garmon, and with the FTartt\^rL0i .es.fc'V £ d was held in connection in the i. The service commenced nin J h? T a4Wo £ cl0ck' with the Litany which was r™L Uhe Rev- L0wen J^es of Pentrevoelas, the Th a 1D^ 8unS by the choirs with great precision. The sermon was preached by the Rev. Samuel Reed of 9., k? took tbe two following texts Psalm cxvi., 12th verse, What shall I render to the Lord for all His benefits towards me," and Proverbs xxiii., 26th verse. My son, give me thine heart, and let thine eye observe my ways." The afternoon service was in reality the harvest thanksgiving, and as such was not taken part in fully by all the choirs; the choral festival service being reserved for the evening. The second service commenced at six o'clock by all the choirs together singing the prosessional hymn, Filwyr ieuanc Iesu." The service, which was Tallis's, was again intoned by the Rev. Owen Jones, and the great volume of sound which filled the Church when the choirs sang the responses had a grand effect. The Psalms appointed for the occasion were the 65th and the 104th. The former was sung to uI)r. Aylward's chant, and the latter to Havergalls." The Magnificat to Barnby" and the Nunc Dimittis to an anonymous chant. The first lesson was read by the Rev J. Pritchard, of Capel Garmon, and the second by the Rev S. Reed, of Corwen. The anthem was Ellis's "Molwch- yr-Arglwydd," and from the efficient manner in which it was given it was evident that great pains had been taken in preparing it: the different voices blended well together, and the expression and time were observed throughout with exactness. Before the sermon the hymn "Engyl yr lesu" (Angels of Jesus) was sung to the beautiful tune, Vox An^plipa »' after which the Rev. E. Lloyd, of Yspytt.y, preached a'n excellent sermon upon the oth verse ef the 107th Psalm, Oh that men w,,uld praise the Lord for his goodness, and for his wonderful works to the children of men." Between the services the different choirs, and many other partook of tea in the Boys Schoolroom, where the following mZ IW *.t -RMRS JONES, the Rectory, Mrs STot'en nn/Xr Strachan (for Mrs Jones, the n » Parry> We need not say that the refreshm0 cup was thoroughly enjoyed by everyone. Besides the clergy already named, the Rev Jenkin Jones, rector, and Rev Ellis Roberts, of Llangwm, took part in the service, In every respect this festival has been a successful one, and, considering the short time in which the choirs have worked, we have sufficient proof that they are not wanting in talent or energy, and we lock hopefully forward to TMaSro°i !uccer>s equ,aI t0 if not surpassing that of Friday. of note that Lord Penrhyn generously defrayed considerably8 °f *1 Yspytty Choir' which muat have been considerable, for they were a great many in number, and Wehone%wmi\S by to *et to Cerrig-y-Drudion. followed nnT.K g0°d.beSinni°g as has been made will' Mvnrai f ♦ T J J 0,rs* Henceforth we hope to see the choral festivaland harvest thanksgiving kept apart, for each of them is of sufficient importance that a separate day fhk.°ou,'d d,.vnoted and at tbe next festival we should, like to see the morning service taken up, or perhaps both the morning and evening. H

CARNARVONSHIRE QUARTER SESSIONS. These sessions opened at Carnarvon, on Thursday, Oct. 21st. The attendance of magistrates included Lord NeW. borough, chairman; Dr Millar, Col. Vincent Williams, Hon. i. J. Wynn, Canon Wynn Williams, Messrs Bulkeley Hughes, M.P., Vernon Darbishire, E. W. Mathew O. Evans, R. Carreg, B. T. Ellis, H. Kaeeshaw, J. D. White- head, G. H. Owen, Watkin Roberts, J. P. de Wintoa. n' ,1V; D-As8beton-Smith, R. LI. Edwards,' and Captaia Bulkeley Hughes. Mr Picton-Jones, county treasurer, reported the balance ia hand on the county rate to be £ 76118s. lld. The esti- mate for the current quarter was £ 1,587 10s. 2d., for which he asked for a rate of Id., to bring in 21,459. On the police account there was a balance of E538 15s. 3d. The estimate was EI,560, to meet which a penny rate was necessary — Lord Newborough asked the reason of the marked disparity between the return of fines from the Pwllheli division as compared with other divisions. The Pwllheli county return was 14a lOd, and the borough only 2s 2d whereas at Con- way it amounted to 218. He questioned whether the police did their duty.—Mr Owen Evans said that the amount of fine was generally small, owing to the heavy costs. There had been very few cases of drunkenness in the Pwllheli division during the past quarter. Mr Richard Roberts, the governor of the county gaol, stated that the number of prisoners received into the gaol for the year ended September 30th was 350— namely, 264 males and 86 females, showing a decrease of 11 males and an increase of 5 females as compared with the previ us year. Of the number received, 19 from Pwllheli, t and 10 from Bettws-y-Coed. Tha*Cost of diet per head per week was 2s. 8id, and the profit 00 I prison labour, olfter deducting the cost of material, J0167 3d, or f6 13 lld per prisoner. Captain Pearson, chief constable, reported that the convictions for drunkenness during the year were I against 819 for the previous year. During the quarter he had paid 2121 63 to the police rate. and £ 47 7s 9J to the superannuation fund. The number of indictable offences reported for the year was 65, against 48 for the previous year 49 apprehensions followed, and 34 persons were sent to trial. The county was generally quiet, and the force complete. An application by J.Sorton Griffith for superan- nuation allowance was refused. The applicant was recently discharged from the force for drunkenness, thereby forfeiting his claim upon the superannuation fund; but in consideration of his having been injured in the discharge of his duty the Court made him a gratuity of £j5.. Mr John Thomas, county surveyor, called attention In his report to the continuance of the practice of throwing down walls of bridges-about sixty yards, the cost of re- building which would be about 920, having been recently demolished at Bethesda. The railway company were car- rying out the improvements on Dolwyddelan Bridge. The contract for Llanberis police station had been let to Owen Morris, Carnarvon, for £ 938, and the works had bee" commenced.—In the discussion which followed the reading of the report, it was hinted that by way of preventing further damage to bridges, it was probable that additional poh men would be stationed in the districts where this practice- was most prevalent, the cost of their maintenance to defrayed by the parishes. Instructions were given for cleaning of the internal walls of the hall. An application by Mr J. H. Roberts, solicitor, on behalf of the parish Llanddemiolen, for the erection of a new bridge in parish, was, with two other applications of a similar cb,.r acter, adjourned to the next sessions for counsel's opinlOP to be taken as to the power of the court as regards the erec- tion of new bridges. TRIALS OF PRISONERS. The court met at eleven o'clock on Friday for the tria* of prisoners. There were present Lord Newborough (ch**f man), Lord Penrhyn (Lord Lieutenant), the Hon. Wjnn, Dr Millar, Capt. G. W. Bulkeley Hughes, D. Whitehead, Mr B. T. Ellis, Dr W. W. Roberts, Mr J. P. de Winton. There were five prisoners for trial, Including two charged tfP stabbing. CHARGE op STEALING A WATCH. David Edwards, 36, shoemaker, was charged with or about the 10th Oct., a gold watch the property of CatherU10 Jones. Acquitted. STABBING AT PWLLHELI. th0 Griffith JoHes, 26, labourer, was charged with having, sa 27th July last, maliciously wounded Evan Evans with a kni'ei the parish of Ilhiw, near Pwllheli. Some difficulty through the singlet and shirt being produced, washed, and #»* out a Ktain of blood upon them. P.C. Jones said he bad J"" ceived instructions from Superintendent Williams to have washed. Prosecutor also said Superintendent Williims t°la him they might be washed for aught he know Supe1" Intendent positively denied having <ziV6n fee jury found the prisoner gnilty, and he was penal servitude. "«was sentenced to NOT GUILTY. „ ariR John Burns, aged 20, charged with wouQ(jjD<, pavid KOD • at Llandudno, with a pair of scissors, was acquitted' rtl0ds Owen Jones, aged 32, plasterer, charged with obtaining under false pretences from John Williams grocer, Carnarv" was acquitted. Q Mary Hughes, aged 62, on bail, charged with receiving st°w oats belonging to Edward Jones, Beth«sda. Not guilty.

MUNICIPAL" ELECTIONS. The first municipal elections under the New Act are 00 passing off without mistakes, which in some P M have had grave consequences. All the mistakes, we 9b0 ij explain, have not arisen from the new Act. At Wigajl' the Conservative candidates, except Mr Knowles, who was unopposed, have lost in consequence of formality. It was objected that in describing the subs?" to the nomination papers the numbers on the hat been used instead of the 1874-5 list, and the objection^ allowed. The decision is one which seems j,e. question, and it is to be hoped it will be finally ^ibing fore next year. At some places the mistake of .de 0gj. Saturday as the day for nominations, was o,ade 111 \,risa cial announcements, an error which excites the less siirPji because of the fact that two Sundays (which are notdco and come into the reckoning The Act requires seven d»y3' a.^fl to secure seven clear week days, it was necessary that th« nomination papers should be sent in by Friday At Boo* min, objections were taken to the nominations by on sid". on the ground that they were made on Saturday the othet side at once took similar objections, and the Mayor d clared the nominations invalid. The singular consequence. is said to be, that there will be no election and the old B300 bers will continue to sit. v imi • PWLLHELI. i matter* PJTiJlii ^Terest taken thi8 year municiP*1 at Pwllheli. No nomination papers have been Pa^ 2 ftDy c asequently the old members will walk over ,,r of pposition. The feeling of the town is now ia ^v0 electing Mr Isaac Morris, shipowner, as Mayor f°r year. J ABERYSTWYTH. di. Tae following persons have been nominated as ca?gf; dates for the four vacant seats in the Council Chamo • — Thomas Davies, builder, Newfoundland Georsre Green, engineer, Llanbadarn road, Griffiths, provision merchant, Great Dark9stestree4 John James, grocer, North Parade, Peter coal merchant, and Richard Morris, currier, Parade. The numbers on the burgess roll tor have been used for the nomination. The list of 187 used for the extraordinary vacancy filled up yesterdy' Friday was fixed upon as the last day of nomination the ordinary elections. WELSHPOOL. At Welshpool the following six gentlemen have t"? nominated to fill the four places vacated by Messrs T. Mo^!9' Hickman, Jehu, and G. W. Evans-Thomas Mo Spring Bank, auctioneer, D. P. Owen, Broad-street, boo*' seller, John Jones, Broad-street, grocer. Robert Jo"e0' High-street, tailor, nominated by J. Robinson Jo^ Brithdir Hall, and Captain Mytton, of Garth; G. Harrison, solicitor, by Alderman Thomas Jones, Powell; E. Jehu, ironmonger, by Wm. Rogers and Geo Morris. LLANIDLOES. t Eight candidates are here nominated for the four vs seats, as under the first four are old members-Willilso Thomas, Great Oak-street, gentleman, Edward Davi*^ Short Bridge-street, flannel manufacturer, George China-street, innkeeper, Edward Bowen, Great Oak-stre^ grocer, Robert Gainthorpe Greenhow, Great Oak-stree« hotel keeper, Daniel Davies, Long Bridge-street, drape'' Thomas Benbow, Great Oak-street, grocer, Evan Willi*019' Long Bridge-street, innkeeper.

SHIPPING. Week ending 21th October, 1875. ABERYSTWYTH. r Arrived. -My Lady, Bithell, Llanelly; H. E. Taylor (ss), Watkins, Liverpool. Sailed. — Fume, Williams, Chester Idea, Will'an°»' Par; My Lady, Bithell, Chester; H. E. Tavlor (&>' Watkins, Bristol. PORTMADOC. Arrived.—Carl Louise, Jones, GeBtimunde; Onward' Lear, Southampton; Star, Williams, Cardiff: Willi*109' Williams, Neatb. Sailed. — Albion, Davies, Plymouth; John Will'a0L' Jones, Middlesborough; Rebecca (as), Williams, Liv0 pool; Mary Jones, Morris, Belfast. COBB—A————————

PETITIONS FOB LIQUIDATION. J. Jones, PontYPO Hotel, Dolwyddelen, Carnarvonshire, licensed victualler; J. G. Owen, Bethesda, Carnarvocshire, draper. It is stated that some time ago France proposed to Governments interested in the treaty of Paris a on Turkish affairs, but Austria, Russia, and GernaaD' declined. Pritite-i by R. H. VENABLES; and Published for the Proprietor: at tho dweiling-hoase of JACOB JONES, High-street, BaH. the county of Merioneth; of JOHN GIBSON, 3 Oueen's-r0V Aberystwyth, in the county of Cardigan and of DAVJD Portm3<W. In the county of Carnarvon. Friday, October 29th, 1875.