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CARDIGAN. SCIIOIASTIC SUCCESS.—Mr Samuel Young, of St. j Clement's. Oxford, and Catherine-terrace, Cardigan, has successfully passed the matriculation examination i i of tho r Diversity of Oxford, and h as enrolled himself 'I" amongst the alumni of Jesns College. Mr Young carried on the trade of malster in this town until recently, and the news of his success has reached many i ■ with surprise. ANNUAL MEETING OF MEMUF.RS OF THE MECHANICS I Ix-RITUTE.—This meeting was held on Friday I evening last, January 25th, at the Guild Hall, there beill, a fair number of members present, the Rev. W. Jones (mayor) occupied the chair, who inv.v.sdiately called upon the Secretary (Mr J. Tu?ker) I to read the financial statement for the year ending December, lSSS, which was as follows :-Subscriptions. £ 41 13s. hire of harmonium, El 5s. sale of papers, | £ 9 3?. Id. carriage on papers, f4 5s. discount on periodicals, 8s. from deposit account. jElC 14s. 5d. arrears due, A:2 17s. 6d. Payments: Balance due to treasurer, jE23 16s. 7d. rent, fire, and gas, £ 15 collector's commission, £4 8s. 5d. salaries of secre- tary and librarian, ES newspapers, dailies. -918 163. weeklies, JE9 4s. 6d. periodicals. £ 4 Is. 8d. carriage of papers, jE3 10a. interest charged by treasurer, £ 1 2s. 6d. sundries, f3 6s. 4d. balance due to treasurer, ElS 5s. 6d. The deposit account stood at 1102 9s. 5d. number of members at close of 1888, 144: number of visitors. S4 volumes borrowed, 4S2; voting papers issued, 119 returned, 45 not returned, 74. Subscribers at 10s. 6d. a quarter, 1 subscribers at 5s. a quarter, 1 subscribers at 2s. 6d. a quarter, 63 subscribers at Is. a quarter, 19; total, 144.— | On the motion of Mr W. Picton Evans, seconded by Mr William Woodward, it was unanimously resolved that the accounts as read be adopted. The secretary then read the result of election of six committeemen for the years 1889-90, and the auditor for the year 1S39 [ I which areas follows:—Mr W. Lewis. Brecon Old Bank, 32 votes Mr Lewis Evans, chemist, 27 votes Mr L. Lowther, St Mary's street, 27 votes Mr Ivor Evans, solicitor, 23 votes Mr R. E' Rees, Tymawr, j IS votes Mr J. H. Miles, Priory, 15 votes Mr W. ). Smith. St Mary's street, 15 votes, next highest number 9 votes. Auditor, Mr T. J. Griffiths, auc- tioneer, next highest number 6 votes. The two last .named committeemen having the same number of votes recorded them for the sixth seat, it was unanimously resolved by a show of hands that Mr J. H. Miles be elected. Messrs W. Lewis and R. E. Rees > being the only elected committeemen pre- sent returned thanks for their re-election. The Draft Amended Rule for a new system of election of committee men as proposed by Mr W. Picton Evans was produced by the Secretary for the members' con- sideration. On the motion of Mr William Lewis seconded by Mr William Woodward, it was unani- mously resolvell that the rule as diawn be adopted, subject to the following alterations :—"That the list of persons nominated be published in the rooms, and that the vote of members at theannual meeting be taken upon those nominated for the number of vacancies to I be filled.Ir A. P. Howell suggested that during the winter months the room be kept open until 10.30, as was the case in sunimer.Nlr T. Lewis supported the suczestion.—Mr W. P. Evans, however, in the face of their financial position, feared their funds would not bear the extra rate of payment that would be demanded, and suggested the matter should be referred to the Committee of Management, which was agreed to. Votes of thanks to the Chairman and Auditor brought the proceedings to a close. BOARD OF GUARDIANS. WEDNESDAY, JANUARY, 23RD.—Present: Messrs W. O. Brigstocke, chair- man, W. R. Evans, and B. Rees, vice-chairmen, T. Colley, Saville Miles, Jeremiah Stephens, and J. W. Stephens, ex-officios, and Thos. Harris, Lewis Davies, St. Dogmells, Lewis Davies, Llangoedmore, J. Hughes. J. P. Lloyd, D. Morgan. D. Harris3 D. Richards, W. Williams, Jno. Griffiths. G. Lewis, E. C. Philiips, E. F. George, Thos. L'ew- ellyn, Jos. Griffiths, Thos. Jenkins, D. Thomas, B. George, T. Hughes, Congregational minister, and the Revs H. Jones, J. H. Jones, and T. M. Jones, elected guardians. Statistics.—Number of Inmates, 71, as against 71 in the corresponding week of last year. Number of tramps 42, against 45 for the fortnight. Out-door relief, district No. 1, f 54 district No. 2, £ 55 dis- trict No. 3, £ 45. Total amount of out-door relief for the past fortnight, JE149 2s. Id. for 761 out-door paupers, as against il54 7s. for 798, being a decrease of relief of £ 5 Is. lid., as against a decrease of paupers of 37. The Mastership of the Wo)-kltou..se-The Chairman said he wished to say a few words on this matter. As they were aware a committee bad been appointed to enquire into certain matters, and they had made a report which, to say the least, showed a disgraceful state of affairs. The recommendation of that committee was that the officers should resign, which they did. He now wished to express his opinion strongly that the members of the Board of Guardians of the poor and of the ratepayers, should lay aside all personal considera- tions and go for the appointment of fit and proper per- sons for the office without fear or favour. He understood Mr Bitcham to say at the last meeting that knowledge of the Webh language was no commendation, but on that point he did not agree with him, as he certainly thought both master and matron should be able to con- verse with the poor people in the house in their own language.—Mr W. P. Evans agreed with the remarks of the Chairman, and proposed that the ques- tion of arrangements be left to a committee.— Mr Thomas Harris seconded.—Mr B. Reea thought with so large a Board they should go into the question then. Ultimately, the Clerk was directed to draw up an advertisement by the next Board embracing the suggestions as to pay pensions, &c. Return of Salaries.-The Chairman read the following return of salaries of officers of the Board for the year ending March, £ 80. The Clerk, £ 60 D. R. Baynes, relieving officer, £ 63, extras £ 10 12s. 4d. D. Owen, relieving officer, £55, extras 94 9", 6d. M. Griffiths, f55, extras £ 7 19s. Sd. Dr Phillips, medical officer, £ 42, extras 928 Dr Davies, medical officer, JE42, extras £63 10s. Dr Havard, medical officer, 942, extras £23; Dr Phillips, medical officer to the Workhouse, E15 Master £ 35 Matron JE15 Nurse £ 14; Assistant Relieving Officer, 911 Clerk to the Assessment Committee f28. Total, £610 17s. 4d.; Superannuation Alliance, 97 10s. rations for three Workhouse officers, E70. Total, £688 lIs. 4d. The Chairman remarked that the salaries were small compared with the out-door relief.

PENRHYNDE UDRAETH. REMOVAL.—The inhabitants of this village regret that Mrs Jones, the matron, is leaving the workhouse. Mrs Jones intends leaving for Dolgelley on Monday next, which date the new Master and Matron will take charge. On Tuesday, the 22nd January, the work- house Sunday school teachers joined together to make a grand supper at the workhouse. The following friends were also invited :-—Rev R. Roberts, Gorphwysfa, Messrs G. Williams, Minffordd, Captain Jones, Hugh Hughes, and R. Rowlands, Penrhyn, Mrs Ellis, Penrhyn, and others. After the feast, which all present enjoyed, a meeting was held, Mr G. Williams, Minffordd, occupying the chair. All testified their regret that Mrs Jones was leaving. Some of the teachers said that whenever they went to the work- house to help to teach the children, the late Mr Jones and also Mrs Jones, always welcomed them with beaming faces, which made the task of teaching the children a great pleasure.—Mr Hushes, one of the o-uardiass, dwelt on the fact that Mr and Mrs Jones had done a good deal more work at the House than the Local Government Board required, and he was certain that that work was not done in vain. All present wished Mrs Jones and her son future prosperity and happiness. LIBERAL COMMITTEE.—The Liberals of this district held a committee which was well attended, at the Board Schools, on the 22nd January. Mr Rowe occu- pied the chair. A resolution was passed thanking Mr Osmond Williams, Deudraeth, for the gentlemanly way he had acted during the County Council elections, refusing to come forward to split the Liberal party as some pressed him to do. Another resolution was passed Liuumg the two councillors fer this division to propose Mr Williams as an alderman, and also to support a resolution that he be elected chairman of the Council. Several speakers applauded Mr "Williams's action in refusing to come forward against the Liberal candi- dates. Some said that without doubt he could easily have headed the poll, but he had chosen to stand by rather than split the party.

LLANBADARN FAWR. PETTY SESSIONS, WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 30TH.— Before J. G. W. Bonsall. Esq. Fronfraitn in the chair, J. T. Morgan, Esq., Nantceirio Hall, and Captain Bcnsail. Trespass in search of Game.—James Lewis, miner, Moelbren. Parcel Canol, was charged by J. T. Morgan Nantceirio. with having trespassed in search of game .L 0. w on his land on Christmas Day. The same defendant was charged with a like offence by G. Hughes- Bonsall, Glanrheidol. Mr Morgan withdrew during the hearing of these cases.—P.C. Evans (25), Goginan, said that on Christmas Lay about four o'clock in the afternoon he found the "defendant, James Lewis, in Troedrhi v wood, the property of Mr Morgan, in search of game. He went over the hedge to Mr Hughes- Bonsall's property, where witness overtook him about forty yards over the hedge. Witness searched him and found in his pocket a loaded gun. Witness asked him if he had permission to go on the land, and if he had a licence to carry the gun, to which he replied that he had not permission or a licence.—Defendant denied that he was in search of game, but that he went to look for his sheep.—The Bench fined defendant 30s., and costs in each case.

PORTMADOC. COUNTY COUNCIL ELECTIO-N.-This election, which J p as probably the keenest contest that has been wit- nessed here for many years, resulted in the return of j Mr John Roberts (Llys Alaw), and Capt. Morris Jones, Lombard-street. It is known that there was no Con- servative opponent in the field. but these gentlemen were opposed by Mr Owen Morris Roberts as an Independent candidate. The figures were :—Mr. John Roberts, 42S; Mr Morris Jones, 406; Mr Owen Morris Robert3, 383. Mr Randal Casscn was the returning officer. The counting of the votes was proceeded with in the Snowdon-street Board; School immediately after the close of the poll. Out of 877 registered votes, 704 recorded their votes, this being considered a very creditable poll in a seafaring port like Portmadoc. There were two booths, one in the Chapel-street Board School, presided over by Mr Robert Jones (Messrs Breese, Jones, and Casson), and the other in the Snowdon-street School, presided over, as above stated, by Mr Casson, of the same firm. The result was declared about ten p.m., and was received with great cheering, the successful candidates being escorted to the Liberal Club, which, as a body, organized the contest on behalf of Messrs John Roberts and Morris Jones, who, after addreesing the people from the Club steps, were carried to their respective dwellings by several of the young people., Addresses were also delivered by Messrs J. and R. Davies, and J. R. Prichard. Mr Owen Morris Roberts on Friday published an address, thanking his numerous supporters for assisting him to come within twenty- three votes of being successful. On Friday night fire. balls, &c., were thrown about, and the younger- members of the Liberal Club rejoiced over the return of their candidates with a display of fireworks.

BOW STREET. POPULAR E-, TFrTAI-N-M,TS. -The first of a series of popular entertainments was held at the Methodist Schoolroom, Bow Street, on Wednesday evening, the 23rd January. The chair was taken by Mr William Morgan, Garn House, the newly-elected County Councillor for the district, who was received with loud applause on entering the room. The programme was attractive and instructive, consisting of vocal and instrumental solos, duets, readings, recitations, dialogues, and competitions. Among those who took part were the following Misses A. J. Edwards, A. M. James, M. E. Richarrts, Annie Morgan, Mary Davies, M. A. Richards. Messrs R. S. Prosser, Morgan Jones, D. M. Hamer, R. J. Rees, B.A., R, M. Davies, Charles Argust and Thomas Davies. A vote of thanks to the Chairman was proposed by Mr R J. Rees and seconded by Mr Charles Argust and passed unnanimously.

LAMPETER. TEACHERS' MEETING.—A meeting of the Lampeter and District Teachers' Association was held at St. Peter's Boys School on Saturday, the 26th January. The chair was taken by Mr Jones. of Llangeitho, presidsnt of the Association. Mr Nicholas, of Tre- garon. proposed, and Mr Rees, of Llanllwni, seconded the nomination of Mr Walker of Bristol, as vice-presi- dent of the National Union of Elementary Teachers. On the proposition of the Chairman, and the seconding of Mr Lewis, Cellan, Mr T. John, of Llwynpia, was nominated for a seat on the Executive. The advis- ability of electing the two representatives of the Lampeter Association at the Annual Conference to be held at Birmingham during Easter week was next dis- cussed. As no member of the local Association felt desirous to attend, the Secretary (Mr J. E. Evans, Llanwnen), proposed that Mr B. O. James, of the North Cardiganshire Teachers' Association be appointed to represent the Lampeter Association at the Con- ference, and this having been duly seconded was put to the meeting and carried. The appointing of the second representative was left to the discretion of the Secretary. The subscription for the present year was fixed at 6s. per member. Owing to the unavoidable absence of Mr Thomas, Tregaron, the reading of his paper on "Methods in Arithmetic" was deferred to the next meeting.

PENIARTH. SERVANT'S BALL.On Wednesday evening the 23rd January a servant's ball was held at Peniarth, to which a number of the trades-people of Towyn with their wives and friends were invited. A most enjoyable evening was spent, Mr Payne the housekeeper, and Mr Leary having provided an excellently spread table, and doing all in their power to constitute to the enjoyment of the evening. Before separating the health of Mr Wynne was most enthusiastically drank, and felicitous references made to the recent County Council election for the district in which Mr Wynne sueceeded in being elected by so marked a majority, proving the happy relations existing between him and his neighbours, and showing their appreciation of the manner was carried cut the work of the county as Chairman of Quarter Sessions.

LLANBRYNMAIR. RENT REDUCTION.—Miss> Loscombe the respected owner of the Gilldywell estate has kindly granted on allowance of 15 per cent on the rents due for the half year end 29th September last.

ABERDOVEY. OBITUARY.—On Sunday last the death took place of Mrs Edwards, Pier House, widow of the "late well- known Mr Robert Edwards and mother of Mrs Davies, the Vicarage, and Mrs Lewis, Brynawel. The deceased lady was an old inhabitant;, much respected. and will be preatly missed by a wide circle of friends. The funeral will be public, and will take place on Friday, the service at the house commencing about one p.m. The remains will be interred in St. Caivan's Churchyard, Towyn. LITERARY INSTITUTE.—On Thursday evening, January 24th, a meeting of members was held to elect a Working Committee, in addition to the officials, for the year 1889. Mr Whitforth presided. The following persons were elected :—Mr J. Pughe. Mr H. Jones, N.S., Mr E. L. Rowland, Mr W. Jones, regisger, Mr H. Jones., draper, Mr G. Williams, Mr D. J. Lewis, and Mr T. M. Rhys. LECTURE.—On Friday evening, January 25th. at at the Weslevan Chapel, a lecture was given on The Religions of India," by the Rev. John Owen (C.M.) As expected, Mr Owen treated his subject in a masterly manner, and sketched the hiatory and tenets of the different creeds existing in that vast and populous country. The Rev. J. Felix, minister, pre- sided, and the lecture was given under the auspices of the Weeleyan Bible class. MUSICAL.—The Aberdovey Choral Union which has been laying on its oars for some time, last week decided to compete at Barmouth on the first of March, on Teyrnasoedd y ddaer," (J. A. Lloyd) prize £ 12, and a silver medal to the conductor. February is the shortest month, and if the choir mean to win they must work bard. At the same meeting a balance sheet was read, which showed the Bum of E12 in the hands of the treasurer since Borth eisteddfod. TEMPERANCE.—A temperance meeting under the auspices of the United Kingdom Alliance was held at the National School, on Wednesday evening, January 30th. Mr James Tomlins, presided. The speakers of the evening were the Rev. Llewelyn R. Hughes, B.A., vicar of Porthmadog, and Mr H. J. Williams, (Plenydd.)

LLANBRYNMAIR ST. JOHN'S SUNDAY SCHOOL. -Mrs Francis, of Eldon House, London, and Wallog, Aberystwyth, has for some years been in the habit of sending a large quantity of warm winter clothing to be distributed amongst the necessitous members of the above-named Sunday School. This year she has again shown the interest she feels in her native place by sending a very large quantity of serge, &c., for distribution. All feel exceedingly grateful to her for her generosity. The gifts were distributed by Mrs Morgan, of the Wynn- stay Arms Hotel, Llanbrynmair, to the entire satis- faction of eTTery one. Mrs Morgan, who is the superintendent of the school, takes great interest in her work, and is untiring in her efforts to further its success.

TOvr;:f. PHEASANT SHOOTI:. ;.—The home covers of Ynysy- maengwyn, the seat, of Mr J. Corbett, M.P., were shot on Wednesday, the 23rd of last month. Game was plentiful and the shooting very good. VISITORS.—There are some visitors in the toivn, and they to all appearance enjoy the mildness and bright- ness of the weather very much. If many who are fog and ice bound in the big towns could only realize the fact that this coast has not experienced any wintry weather in January, they would undoubtedly resort to it. PREFERMEXT.—The Rev J. Daniel Jones, B.A., son of the late Mr J. D. Jones, of Ruthin, and grandson of Mr Owen Daniel, Caethle, Towyn, has accepted the call to the Newland Congregational Church, Lincoln. Mr Jones's bright college career is an excellent earnest that the Newland Church has made a happy choice. DEBATING SOCIETY.-The weekly meeting of this Society was held on Monday, the 28th of last month. The attendance was fair and several new members joined. Mr J. Ma,-thlon James presided. Subject of debate, Vote of confidence in the Government," moved by Mr C. Ll. Davies, is a speech which dis- played much care in preparation and ability in delivery. Mr J. Bain moved a direct negative and exhibited thorough acquaintance with his subject and much determination in carrying out his points. He was supported by Mr R. Jones, Mr J. Lewis, Mr S. Edmunds. Mr L. Lewis, Mr P. H. Hughes, and Mr H. C. Davies. Mr C. Ll. Davies received the support of Mr W. Rees, Mr J. C. Edwards, and Mr H. P. Thomas. After a fair summing up by the Chairman, the house divided, and the vote of confidence was negatived by a majority cf five.

THE WELSH LANGUAGE AS AN EDU- CATIONAL FORCE. A meeting of the Liverpool Welsh National Society was held on Tuesday night at the Royal Institution, Colquitt-street, when an address in Welsh was delivered by Mr Beriah Gwynfe Evans, of Cardiff, on "The Welsh Language as an Educational Force." Amongst others piesent were Messrs R. W. Jones, Isaac Foulkes. James Kirkham, William Parry, Llew Wynne, R. Drury, R. A. Jones, Griffith Rees, Edward Lloyd, W. R. Owen, J. J. Williams, Pritchard, W. R. Jones, D. Davies, W. Bowen, John Evans, Edward Jones, B.A., J. R. Lewis, and the Rev Griffith Ellis. The CHAIRMAN, (Dr Prytherch), in introducing the lecturer, referred in eulogistic terms to Mr Gwynfe Evans' labours in the cause of education. Mr EVANS said there had been -a widespread im- pression that Welsh as a spoken and written language was fast dying out, and that another Igeneration, if not, indeed, the present one would see this ancient tongue, which had held its own for countless centuries, partake of the fate of the Cornish and the Manx, which had died within the century, or, at least, that of the Erse and the Gaelic, which only lanquished in the remoter districts of the countries where they once flourished. Such an impression was based upon imperfect knowledge or incorrect informa- tion of the actual state of the language. While the other branches of the Celtic tongue in the British Islands had either never had, or had lost, their literature, that of Wales flourished to-day to a greater degree than it had ever done. The weekly circulation of the vernacular newspapers in Wales exceeded 120,000; the monthly circulation of maga- zines amounted to 150,000; for standard works in Welsh there were qtill a constant demand. One Welsh publisher had issued a single work at a cost of £ 1S,000, and had not only recouped his ex- penses but had secured a handsome profit by the sale. A Scotch firm had undertaken the publication of Welsh works, chiefly translations, and had already sold £36,250 worth of them. These were instances of what other publishers, native as well as English and Scotch, bad reaped on the Welsh field. On a fair computation the Welsh reading public expended £:200,000 per annum on literature published in their native tongu' When it Iwas considered that the population of Wales was computed at 1,600,000, the fact that so large a sum was annually expended for purely Welsh literature afforded a strong and convincing proof of the continued vitality and vigour of the native language of the Principality. Another proof was afforded by the relative strength of Welsh and Eng- lish churches in Wales. Of the 3.571 Nonconformist chapels, including those of the four leading denomina- tions of "Calvinistic Methodists, Congregationalists Baptists, and Wesleyans, no fewer than 2,853 had their services, conducted entirely in Welsh while, in addition to this, it was a well-known fact that as a rule Welsh services were far more numerously attended than English servicee.. It was a matter of surprise that the language had thus continued to flourish in the face of evident disadvantages. Its study and continued use, so far from having been fostered, had been absolutely discouraged. No efforts had been made to teach it. It had been banished from all the educational institutions of the country. The Welsh Sunday school alone supplied the whole of the teaching in the art of reading and language, while their had been absolutely no provision for teaching its grammar and literature. Every Welshman who could write his native tongue was. to all intends and purposes, a self-taught man. In addition to this, the wealthier classes of the community had long since discarded the language from their mansions but still. the neglected of the mansion was nurtured in the cot. Official appointments of all kinds, both under the Government and corporate bodies, had as a rule been given to the alien and the stranger and while the quarry overseer spoke only English, the quarryman spoke only Welsh while the land agent was English, the tenant was Welsh while the station master wa3 an Englishman, the porter was a Welshman. This was the rule in all classes. While English was the language of office, and honour, and emolument, Welsh was the language of servitude and labour. The language having thus not only survived but flourished under such evident disadvantages, was it not natural to suppose that fate had some bene- ficial use yet in store for it ? He regarded it as a most! important factor in the educational problem of the Principality. Wales of the present day might be said to consist of three divisions, which, though their boundaries frequently overlapped each other, were yet distinct. These might be called Welsh Wales, where the native tongue was the universal language of the home English W ales, where the foreign language pre- dominated and bilingual Wales, where both flourished side by side. He thought it was safe to prognosticate, that tliene would be in future a greater demand than in the past for Welsh-speaking officials in the Principality. A number of circumstances com- bined seemed to point to this conclusion. Even as it was, the Government had itself acknowledged this by deputing from the rule of the past, and by regarding a knowledge of Welsh as a qualifica- tion when making new appointments, whether as inspectors of mines, inspectors of schools, stipen- diary m vgistrates, and similar offices. Even as things now were a doctor, an auctioneer, and a solicitor, who could converse freely with the people in their native tongue possessed in most districts in Wales a marked advantage over a monoglot Englishman competing in the same field. It thus happened that while in the very nature of things a complete knowledge of English was a necessity of official and professional life in the Principality, a practical knowledge of Welsh was fast becoming hardly less necessary. From this condition of things coupled with the linguistic condition of the country, arose the necessity of affording facilities for the study of Welsh on the one hand and for the perfection of the acquisition of English on the other. Even before the recently elected county councils, with their preponderating elected county councils, with their preponderating Nationalist element, had been called into being, far- seeing people had recognised the fact that a knowledge of Welsh would be a material acquisition in professional and official life, and thus it was that such men as the Marquis of Bute, Lord Aberdare, and Colonel Kemys Tynte, among the nobility, and Mr John Cory among the merchant princes, even in such au Anglicised dis- trict as Cardiff, bad already secured Welsh tutors and governesses for their children. So much for the English districts. For the Welsh disitricto there had been a most remarkable ripening of profess- ional and public opinion in favour of more largely and rationally utilising the native language as a medium in the more intelligent acquisition of English. The teaching of English in purely Welsh districts had been in the past a com- parative failure. A number of proofs of this were adduced. By a rational use of the known language in explaining and illustrating school tasks, the un- known English would become familiar and available for ordinary purposes, which it was now far from being. Already the Government had acknowledged the claims of the Principality to some extent by admitting Welsh on an equal footing with French as specific subject in the elementary schools. Hopes were entertained that more important concessions were to follow, and that Welsh would soon be placed on an equal footing with English as a class subject, while it would J also figure prominently in examinations for Queen's1 scholarships and for teachers certificates. These concessions had been unanimously recommended by the late Royal Commission on the Elementary Education Act, and would have the effect of making the people of Wales to all intents and purposes bilingual. Bilingual nations were, on the highest authority, among the most intelligent peoples of Europe and ii, as was generally admitted to be the case, the acquisition of a third language was easier to a tperson who already knew two than the acquirement of a second language to a person who knew only one, then it followed that under the new regime of a universal system of bilingual I instruction the youth of Wales would not only become generally nice intelligent than the monoglot Saxons I with whom they would have to compete, but would be able to acquire French or German with so much greater facility as would afford them a material ad- vantage in the battle of life. In conclusion, the lecturer dealt with the question of Sunday Schools, and the duty of Welsh churches in English towns to see that their children were brought up with such a knowledge of Welsh as would enable them to take an intelligent interest and part in the Welsh services. An interesting discussion, followed by the usual votes of thanks to the lecturer and chairman, termin- ated the proceedings.

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THE PARNELL COMMISSION. 1 Before the Special Commission on Thursday, Captain Slack gave evidence as to the operations of the Laud i League in eight counties, and said he believed the League encouraged the outrages that were committed, and that, had rt not been for the League, the leaders, and the members of Parliament, many evictions would not have taken place. He had been told by some tenants that they would have paid their vents if they had beeu allowed, and some names cf members or Parliament were ivientioaed to hiraaa preventing them. Captain Slack was closely cross-examined as to his reasons for saying that the Land League eacouraged outrages. The remainder of the day was occupied in the rea,dliJg cf 8f->:tC,' ùy _lr Parucll c.:id oti,er 1.1'1.311 members of Parliament. The Special Commissioners were occupied the whole of Tuesday in hearing Counsel read speeches delivered by Mr Parnell and others at Land League meeting. In one speech Patrick Egan said one of the Phienix Park murderers that no more sterling patriot ever died for Ireland. A telegram from Mr Parnell con- gratulating Mr Egan on becoming President of the League in America, was also read. e

HOME RULE IN AMERICA. ADDRESS TO MR. GLADSTONE. John J. McBride. the Irish excile who is living at I Buffalo, has prepared a testimonial album, containing a Home Rule address, which is to be presented to Mr Gladstone, after receiving the signatures of as many eminent Americans as passible. General Harrison affixed his signature on December 7th last, about a month after his election to the Presidency, thus indi- cating that his administration is in cordial sympathy with the Home Rule struggle. The following is the full text of the address:- "We hereby express our heartfelt sympathy with the Irish people in their contention for the right which should freely be accorded them and we bid God speed to you and your associates, the friends of the Irish cause, in the great work now on hand. In America this sentiment predominates, and the great masses of our people would be ghd of an opportunity to express to you their confidence in you and the ultimate triumph of justice. The people of Ireland patiently await:the outcome. In some localities riot and bloodshed, the natural consequences of oppression, occur but in the main the people are in hope of a speedy triumph. The American people are with them in their desire for justice and peace, and wish you and your associates added strength and roused and renewed determination to hasten the dawning cf the I happy day which will bring a return of goodwill and prosperity both to Ireland and England." o

MAJOR GODFREY AND THE CLERICAL MEMORIALISTS. As we stated in our report of the Montgomeryshire Quarter Sessions, a memorial from some twenty clergymen in Montgomeryshire was presented to the Montgomeryshire Quarter Sessions and the Home Secretary, calling attention to and complaining of certain language used by Major Godfrey at the tithe sales. Last week a special meeting of the Constabu- lary Committee was called to receive the reply of the Home Secretary, who simply returned the memorial; without comment, for the consideration of the justices who made the appointment. Atter a long address by Sir Pryce Pryce-Jones in support of the clergymen's memorial, Captain D. H. Mytton proposed, and the Earl of Powis seconded, a resolution expressing un- abated confidence in Major Godfrey. and recognising the good results to the county which had followed his courteous and wise administration. The resolution was carried.

CARDIGANSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL. In last week's issne, Mr Morgan Evans, of the Llanarth division, was credited with 113 votes instead of 213. In Nantcwnlle, the figures 'should be Messrs Jenkin Jenkins, Felincoed, 150; David Davies, Berth- llwyd (C), 63; and David Davies (L). Pwllypadell, 27. In the Lledrod district, Messrs J. Owens, 104 J. Williams, 88; and E. Alban, 71. In the Cwmrheidol Division. Captain Bray, 87 John Morgan, 58 Majority 29 Captain Bray says he is an Indepcndant candidate and not a Conservative member.

To CURE SKIN DISEASES.—Sulpholine Lotion drives away all Eruptions, Pimples, Blotches, Redness, and Disfigurements, leaving a clear, spotles S'l-in.-Bott,es, Sold everywhere. LAcATIA" for Calves prevent scour, needs no boiling, and costs one half the price of Milk. It is easily digested and highly relished by the yonng animal. Apply, Lncafcioa Co., Suffolk llcuse, Cannon- street, London, E.C. FAIR WHITE HANDS.—Bright Clear Complexion— Soft Healthful Skin.—PEARS' SOAP for Toilet and Nursery, specially prepared for the delicate kind of ladies and children and others sensitive to the weather, winter or summer. Prevents redness, roughness, and chapping. Sold everywhere, in fcs-blets Is. each, arger sizes, Is. 6d. and 2s. 6d. HOLOWAY'S PILLS AND OINTMENT are particularly recoitmended to persons who have to pass their lives in confined and crowded places hund-eds of thousands of our fellow creatures toil from morning until evening in factories and workshops to the detriment of their health, and the deterioration of the race. They suffer in consequence from indigestion, flatulence and want of appetite, and these complaints, if neglected, bring about nervousness and failure of the vital powers. Holloway's remedies can be used by such sufferers to their very great advantage, as they a mild in action, and certain in their effects. No one need therefore lose a day's work when using them, a matter of consequence to those whose daily bread depends on daily toil. The annual sciree of the United Kingdom Band of Hope Union, held in connection with the Christmas and Now Year's collection, took place on Monday evening, in the Memorial Hall, which was crowded by the children and their parents. Mr G. Williaui3 (president) took the chair, and in a few introductory words dwelt upon the necessity for temperance among children, and expressed great satisfaction at the tendency manifested in the pre- sent day to give instruction in schools with reference to the evil results of drink.—The Rev. Newman Hall delivered an "Address to the Your^.y" after which a varied programme was gone througlip The Cardiff Nat- ional Welsh Choir, in full Welsh costume, gave a short concert, in which Miss P. Collins, Miss M. Williams, Miss O. Williams, and Mr C. Emlyn Jones took part. Miss Lizzie Neal sang several songs, the members of the King's-cross (Claromont) Band of Hope gave a display of Swedish and musical drill, and Dr Holden went through a magical entertainment entitled Chartnation. "-The Secretary stated that the total amount collected was about 9501. of which f>Ol.had been sent to the Temper- ance Hopsital. The largest individual collector was Mr S. Osborne, who obtained 18Z. South Essex headed the list of provincial unions with 1107., and Maryleborne headed the list of metropolitan unions with 891. 6s. 5d.

I IMPARTIAL TESTIMONY. The following quotations from newspapers 0 show the estimation in which the Carabrian News is held :— FROM TRUTII The Cambrian Neicsl the best Welsh News- paper" FROM THE BIRMINGHAM DAILY POST '•'The Cambrian News, one of the most influential of the Welsh weekly journals" FROM THE GQLEUAD The Cambrian News is conducted with much ability, its articles are often I well written and racy, and its reports and general intelligence are excellent. In politics it is a thorough-going Liberal, if not a Radical." THE CAMBRIAN NEWS has a large circu- lation in Wales and England, and is the paper for Cardiganshire, Merionethshire, West Montgomeryshire, North Canyiarthenshire, and South Carnarvonshire. Advertisements and news should be sent to the EDITOR, Cambrian Neivs Office, Aberystwyth. not later than Thursday morning, as it is pu 0 lished every Friday and sold by about a hundred agents in England and Wales. THE CAMBRIAN NEW S, Merionethshire Standard on(- I Farmers' Gazette. THE LEADING JOURNAL for an EXTENSIVE DISTRICT IN NORTH AND SOUTH WALES. Tas CAMBRIAN NEV/'S' is sold by AGENTS in the following places:— ABERYSTWYTH (A"| Mr J. Gibson, 12, Chaly. Municipal Borough,a sea- j beate-terrace (Publish* and one of the I ing Omce of the Cam- lavouritewatering places 1 briau News). or the Kingdom. In the Messrs Smith and Son, neighbourhood are a Railway Bookstall. number of important Mr. E. Edwards, Great- mines. The University j- darkgate-street. College 01 U ales is situ- Mr \Y. Jenkins, do. ated here. Aberystwyth Mrs Stephens, Bridge- is the terminus of the Street. Cambrian Railway and Mr J. E. J Lloyd, Sta- the Manchester and Mil- tioner, ccc., Terrace-road ford Railway.) Mr Edw. Edwards, guard. J Mr Evan Joseph, 91ard. ABERAERON (Watering ( Mr J. M. Howell, 3, place and seaport.) ) Market street. ABERARTH ) Mr John Williams, coach- í builder. BORTH i Mr W. R. Roberts, news- agent. BOW STREET Sola in the Village. CAPEL BANGOR Mr Blackwell, Post office. CARDIGAN (Assizetown, Mr D. Lloyd, saddler, &c., Municipal Borough, and 14, Pendre. seaport,) CELLAN Ir T. Davies, Pentrefelin. CWMSYMLOG Mr Morgan, P.O. DIHEWID MrJames Williams, draper GLANDOVEY Mr J. Andrew. LLANARTH Mr J. C. Jones, grocer. LAMPETER (Municipal sj Mr. J. W. Evans, Medical Borough. St. David's J- Hall. College is here.) J Mr. D. Rees, draper. LLANDDEW I BREFI. j| Mr William Jenkms, Voel- ) allt Arms LLANBADARN FAWR Mr Simon, Post Office LLANFIHANGEL ) Mr Gough, Llanfihangel GENEU'RGLYN í LLANGEITHO Mr. Stephen Jones, pictur framer LLANILAR Mr Thomas Evans. LLANON iAIr. Daniel Jones, groeer. LLAN PARIAN MrJ. W. Jones, P. Office LLANYBYTHER Mr J. E. Evans, Llanwenog LLANGYBI ) Mr W. Pritchard, Deny ) Ormond Arms. LLANDYSSUL I Mr T. Evans, Tregroee í Board School. MYDROILYN Mr D. J. Evans, Post Office NEW QUAY Mr James Williams, grocer PBNTRE BRUNANT ) Mr Abraham Oliver, Post Office. PONTERWYD (Water- j Mr. William Claridge falls and lead mines in J- Gogerddan Arms, neighbourhood.) J POXTRHYDFENDIGAID Mr John James, grooer. PENCADKR MrT.T. Davies, Post Office SWYDDFFYNNON Mr John Jenkins. TALIESIN (Lead mines) Mr A. Pughe, Post Office TALYBONT (Lead mines) Mr John Pritchard. TREGARON (A market Mr. Evans, chemist. town where large fairs i- are held.) I STRD Mr. D. Jones, Felinfach. BANGOR Messrs. W. H. Smith and Son, Railway Bookstall. CRICCIETH (A pleasant Mr J. W. Bowen, book- watering place, with line V- seller and stationer, mountain views.) ) PORTMADOC (TerminusN Mr D. Lloyd (Publishing •f the Festiniog Railway t Office of the Cambrian An important shipping I News.) port; a growing town. >Mr R. G. Humphreys, book* j seller, The Repository. I Messrs W. H. Smith and Son, bookstall. PWLLHELI I Mr R. Owen, stationer, High-street. ABERDOVEY (A seaport (Mr W. Williams, Caprera and watering place.) House. A B E R GA N OLW YN]Mr Edwards, grocer and (Great slate quarries in >- draper. the neighbourhood.) .j BALA (The Calvinistic j Mr T. F. Pugh, High, and Independent Col- J- street (Publishing Office leges are situated here.) J of the Cambrian News.) leges are situated here.) of the Cambrian News.) BARMOUTH (One of the Mr John Evans, grocer, favourite watering places f Glanymor House, of \Y ales,) .A Messrs W. H. Smith and ) Son, Bookstall. CORRIS A. r D. Ifor Jones. Mr Evan Edwards, Glany- J don. COR. W E N (A market ) Messrs W. H. Smith and town.) ( Son, Bookstall. DIN A S MAWDDWY i Messrs Evans and Son. (Terminus of the Maw- J- ddwy Railway.) J DOLGELLEY (Assize and\ Mr H. Morris, chemist. Quarter Sessions held j Mr George Arnfield, Glyn- here. One of the head dwr House. quarters of Tourists. I Mr E. Ylltyr Williams. Manufacture Welsh Mrs Owen Rees, printer Tweeds.) I and bookseller. I Mr W. Hughes, Dysgedydd ) Office. t Messrs W. H. Smith and ) Son, Bootstall. DYFFRYN Mr Williams, postmaster. FESTINIOG (The great Mr Ellis Roberts, book- slate district of Wales I seller, Four Crosses. Terminus of the Festin-1 Mr R. J. Thomas, book- iog Railway. A very seller, New Market- populous place.) t place, Four Crosses. Messrs Jones and Roberts, Rhedegydd Office. I Mr D. Roberto, Pemel* I terrace, Festiniog. f Messrs W. H. Smith and Son, Bookstall. HARLECH Mr L.T.Edward#, stationer LLANBEDR Messrs Evans and Sons. LLANDDERFEL ) Mrs E. M. Davies, China ( Shop. LLANEGRYN Mr Hugh Pugh,Post Office- LLANUWCHLLYN Mr J. M. JonM, Caergai. LLWYNGWRIL Mr T. Griffiths, Post Office MAENTWROG ) Mr Thos. Roberts, draper ) and grocer. PENNAL. Mr E. Rowlands, Shop. PENRHYNDEUDRAETH Mr H. Hughes, Post-office TALSARN Mr D. Davies, Drynhyfryd. TALSARNAU Mr John Jones, grooer,, Trefor-place. TOWYN (Favourite wa-1 Mr R. W. Joaes, book- tering place.) ) seller. CEMMES.A Mr D. Evans, draper. LLANIDLOES Mr J. H. Mille. I LLANBRYNMAIR Mr J. Edwards, Post Office. MACHYNLLETH (Mar- ) Messrs Smith and Son,. ket town. In the neigh- f Railway Bookstall, bourhood are several t Mr E. Jones, bookseller, mines.) ) NEWTOWN Messrs Smith and Son. [WELSHPOOL ) Messrs Smith and Son, ) Railway Bookstall. NEWCASTLE EMLYN l Mr D. J. Davies, Castle- ? ( Street. iTREORCHY i Mr Isaac Austin, book. seller, &c. TON PE-NTRE i Mr Llewellyn Phillips, ) bookseller, Church road PONTYPRIDD Mr W. H. Key, bookseller YNYSHIR Mr William -Ellis Jones. Ynyshir Road. TONYPANDY Mr W. Williams, Wrex- ham House. ROBERT TOWN j Mr David Davies, Weston House. LLANDILO < Mr Timothy Pugh, Penlan, f ) Pumpsaint. ARTHOC. Mrs Jones, Post Office. YSI'RAD MEURIG ) Mr David Jones, Post- ( messenger t Messrs Smith and SOli, •-lit,-srs Askew Roberts,Woodall j and I eiables LIVERPOOL .k Messrs Ffculkes and Ev ) 29, Dale-street. 1 Messrs \V. H. Smith and 61, Dale street. LOSDOX .Messrs ics and Co., Fi lane, C-. rnhill. Mr W..Icnes, 14, Park-street, Southu ark. Mr l'arlcer, *215, Upper Ken- siug-tou.lane. -,rs W. H. Everett and Son, 13a, Salisbury-square, Fleet- street, E.C. Mr D. Morgan, 1, Little College-street, Westminster, ) S.W. CAIUIARTUEN. 1 Messrs Smith and Son, Rail- f w.y Bookstall. MANCHESTER Mr J. Garsidc, 2, Old Mill Gate. BIRMINGHAM \Messrs Smith and Soh, Great ) Western Bookstall, Snowhill. LLAXDii;.NDOD WELLS .MessrsW. H. Smith and Son, J iJookstall. ADVERTISEMENTS and other communications, in Welsh and English, slWHlrl be sent not later than Thursday morning to the Publishing 01iices-at the residences of -J GIBSON, ■>■>. Chalybeate-terrace, Aberystwyth T. F. PUGH, ITi^'h-street, Bala D. LLOYD. Portmadoc EVAN JONES, Maenif<vyn-street, Machynlleth. EVAN JONES, Maenif<vyn-street, Machynlleth. Printed by Joim GIBSON, and published by him at 25 Chaljbeate terrace, Aberystwyth, in the county of Cardigan; at THOMAS FaAXcis 1'['GII'S Cambrian House, Hi^'n-street Bala, in the- county of Merioneth at DAVID LLOYD .t Portmadoc, in tha county of and at THOMAS LLOYD'S, Pentrerhedy street, Machynlleth, in the county of Montpromeiy [ Friday, February 1st, 1889