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DEGREE DAY AT ST. DA 7ID'S COLLEGE. On Wednesday, degrees were conferred on students at St. David's College who were successful in the June examinations. At half-past ten all students proceeding to degrees and guests assembled in the outer Library, and graduates and licentrates with the College Board and Examiners and in- corporated members in the inner Library whence they walked in procession to the College Hall where the ceremony of conferring degrees was performed. The PRINCIPAL, before proceeding with the conferring degrees, said it was usual to make some remarks as to the history of the College during the past year. That day there was little need of his saying much. The College might be called happy for the past year perhaps in having little or no history except what might be called of a domestic character. They missed there that day faces they should very much wished to have seen present. Their visitor, the Bishop of St. David's, the Bishop of St. Llandaff and the Bishop of St. Asaph, having attended the consecration of the Bishop of Bangor, found it im- possible to be present at Lampeter; but it was a pleasure to know that the College had their god wishes and, he ventured to say more, the College had their confidence. At the same time they were not without the presence of dignitaries of the Church. The successes of the past year of Lampeter students continued the Principal included J. T. Jones, 4th class, Wadham J. Jones, 3rd class, mathematical moderations W. G. Cole, 2nd mathematical finals at Keble College W. Williams, second class classical moderations L. J. Roberts, history exhibitioner at Exeter College R. S. Owen, classical exhibitioner at Jesus; D. O. Marsden, historical scholar at Jesus; W. William^ classical exhibitioner at Jesus E. G. Grace, science exhibitions-, A. C. Illingworth, history exhibitioner, Lincoln and WIlJ. LAWIG) 30th wrangler. (Cheers). Referring to Jesus College, tue said he looked with pleasure upon the name of exhibitioners at Jesus College. Oxford, because he hoped that they augured for the future, some kind of solidarity in work between that College and Lampeter which seemed to be extremely desirable. Beyond that, he had not much to say of the past year except to refer to the loss and gain inseparable from the working of such an institution. If members of the staff had left Lampeter it had been for positions where they at the College were proud and glad to see them. After referring to Mr Tout, now at Owen's College, Mr Thompson, now of Christ College, and Professor Evans, the Principal said the College welcomed in Professor Williams, one of Mr Tout's most brilliant historical pupils who carried out the promise of his Lampeter career at Oxford, and who represented, as older men with the best intentions could hardly do, the best kind of yeuug men who bad the future of Wales deeply at heart. In Mr Green they had a great accession to the theological teaching of the College, and in Mr Mostyn's exceptionally brilliant Oxford degrees was a sufficient guarantee for his taking up the work of Mr Thompson. Making a touching reference to the loss of Canon Williams, of Llanelly, the Principal proceeded to say that he was glad that many of those who secured their hoods a year ago and at Christmas were already doing good and careful work, as he trusted and did not doubt many of those who would shortly put on the graduate that day would do in their turn, and that the College was on the whole-he did not profess that there were no blemishes among some six score men-and espec; illy he wished attendance at chapel services wasmore constant—but on the whole doing good work and giving good promise. That he attributed, not only to the good spirit of the students, but to the loyal, energetic, and harmonious co-operation of his colleagues, which he was specially bound most gratefully to acknowledge. He could confidently say that through a long experience he remembered no time when that co-operation had been more thorough and willing than the present. (Cheers). The list of that June did not, perhaps, bear evidence of very brilliant success except in the case of the science prizeman, Mr Grace, but he (the Principal) thought that when the examiner's report was read, there would be found in it evidence of a good de",l of painstaking work. He did not think that one man who had been in regular residence through the past year had failed to obtain his degree or licence, and he was particularly glad to say that Canon Gregory •smith—speaking with authority in every way-was able to say that the work of Lampeter graduates showed growmg improvement in the ordination examinations in the diocese. (Cheers). So he (the Principal) heard else- where and what was much more. He heard good news of their men in the ministry of the Church and rejoiced to think tha: after many difficulties, the College justified more and more its existence and that it was taking its share in that gain and progress of the Church which they firmly believed to be needful for the true gain and pro- gress of Wales. (Cheers). It would, he trusted, take its part, as it was indeed already doing, in intermediate education through the College School. It would be premature to say much on a subject which had yet need of much careful thought and calm deliberation but they certainly hoped to see Lampeter made a centre and considered that they had no small advantages to offer for that end. (Hear, hear). He might express a hope that those who had to deal with the subject would always bear in mind that intermediate education was not meant to be the prize of a few clever boys, but the wider acquisition of the middle class. He thought it* true theory might be best worked out in places such as Lampeter, Aberystwyth, Bangor and Cardiff where the Colleges could take up and supple- ment, as might be needful, the teaching of the school for those who were able to avail themselves of the more advanced stages. He could not, however, but think that there was a risk lest the intermediate schools should attempt a more ambitious line and endeavour to usurp the place of tirstgrade schools. That, it seemed to him, would be a distinct error. He trusted that the risk would be kept in view and that scholarships from intermediate to firstgrade schools for boys of considerable promise would take the place of any attempt to supersede the old by the new. At any rate, for better or for worse, an experiment was about to be tried in Wales for Wales, destined, he had little] doubt, to have further development. Most earnestly he asked Churchmen to remember in that experiment, 'its guidance and develop- ment, the Church should take her part, and he would add that so far as he could judge, though his judgment might be prejudiced, her danger was division and her strength union and concentrated support of the College Tvhicb, under the given circumstances, bad a work and a future which no college out ff Wales and, from their point of view and theories, no purely secular college could have. (Cheers.) One word more and that word not his own. Some little time ago Mr Morgan, whose good work at Morriston was known to some pre- sent, made a proposal to *,him, which he since had the opportunity of laying before the Welsh bishop and which had their entire approval. It was that an attempt should be made tu raise a kind of Lampeter mission fund by which men taking their degrees and not yet of age for orders, might have the opportunity of passing through lay work in large parishes. It was thought that their help would be valuable to incumbents and the training valuable to themselves. (Hear, hear.) He thoroughly agreed in the suggestion. It implied a readiness on the part of the men going out to work for just enough to keep them but he thought the experience would be far more valuable to them than that of the small private schools where many passed their time between a degree at twenty-one or twenty and holy orders. He merely ventured to ventilate the question on that occasion. Later on, he trusted that a meeting of representative Lampeter men would take steps to realize it. He need hardly say thnt to be of real worth, it must be a genuine college movement and he trusted that:it might prove to be taken up in earnest. (Applause.) Mr HAINES, on behalf of himself and the other examiners, gave a general summary of the work of the students. In touching upon the subject of theology, Mr Watson had written that there were many traces of good, honest work and careful preparation of the subject. I. Corinthians, 8t: John, the Prayer Book, Justin's Apology and Hebrew papers were the best done. Coming to mathematics, he (the speaker) said the work done was of a satisfactory character, and the science papers he need hardly say that he had to give a very excellent report of the one candidate that presented himself. Writing to Prof.Scott, Mr Sell says In my opinion he (Gra.:e) should get the first, together with the prize, and I should like to take the opportunity of congratu- lating you as a teacher upon his performances." (Applause.) In dealing in history, Mr H. Hutton had written Prof. Williams will he glad to know that the historical work gene- rally is very satisfactory. I would especially single out for praise the Bede, which is very well done by almost every candidate." Coming to the subject in which he (the speaker) was more personally connected, viz., classics, he said the writing of the English essay was very much improved upon last year's both in matter and style. He did not know who were responsible for the teaching. Whoever they might he, they certainly ought to be much congratulated on the result of their efforts. (Applause.) Spelling, grammar, syntax, and all those elementary things had greatly improved. What, however, was wanting was vocabulary and expression—the former in particular. Let him give an example One can- didate who wished to say that a country was intersected with railways had said that it was intercepted. (Laughter.) Syntax, on the whole, was very much better. Then, again, there was very good solid work shown in the preparation of some of the stated books, such as Sophocles and Virgil. This was, perhaps, a fitting opportunity to introduce one character- istic of Lampeter work generally which had struck him very much that was to say, when a thing had got to he done-he was not flattering but speaking the simple triith-it was not effected by halves, but was really done thoroughly. (Applause.) The pure scholarship was not of a very high standard but he did not think that this work would show unfavourably when compared with other colleges and public schools. It was a great question a,s to whether we were not passing through a stage of reaction against high composition. However, that was by the way. In alluding to philosophy so far as it was represented by logic, he said that both branches were excellently done and well understood. In generally considering the character of the work, he thought it would be found, on comparing it with last year's, that, although there was not so much brilliancy in respect of individuals, yet he thought there was more more solid work done throughout, for instance, he did not think they would have anyone this year that was quite up to the level of Win- Williams. He would like to mention the name in particular of James.lones in classics, and amongst the second year men that of I). I'. Alban. (Cheers.) As to the absence of first classes in the list, he did not think much dissatisfaction ought to be lelt. tie believed he was quite in harmony with the feelings 01 the Principal when he said that there ought to be no delusion at aH upon the subject of first classes-that w:is to say that the standard ought to be kept fairly near to the standard of the universities. (Cheers.) Of course, ttiey knew that it ought to be rather lower at Lampeter than at the universities, but not very much lower, and it would be a great pity it anyone gained a first class at Lampeter, and was led by that to believe that he was ripe instantly for a first class at Oxford or Cambridge. (A laugh.) It was very much better to realize the truth on that subject at once. (Hear, hear.) Then he did not knew how far an examiner was responsible for advice as well as criticism but there was one point upon which perhaps he ought to say a word, and that was that it seemed to him, and also to his colleague, Mr Watson, that in some respects the number of subjects that was taken in the honours depart- ment was rather large. For instance, in comparing the marks ef candidates in the honours department with those in the pass department, it would he found that very often the work suffered slightly in the honours department because the number of subjects was so very large. If they looked at Oxford or Cambridge and asked what was the difference in standard between an honour and a pass man, it would be found that the honour man not only offered more subjects, but did them better, more thoroughly, and in a different way, the object aimed at being to produce a better style of work rather than a larger quantity of work. (Hear, hear, and cheers.) Degrees were Ithen conferred in accordance with the following list B.D. DEGREE. "*Rev H. Lewis Davies, Eglwysrach, Denbigh. r-1 B.A. DEGREE. HONOURS. Theo ogical.—Class 1. Nolle.-Class II. G. Matthews, Neath E. L. Lewis, Llan,-rano, Lss III. D. Fisher, Felinfoel, Llan- elly. classical. -Class I. None.—Class II. James Jones, Llanwenog. Mathematical.—Class 1. None.—Class II. A. T. Humphreys, Swansea. Historical. -Class I. None.—Class II. F. D. Pierce, Dar.bury, Essex A. C. Illingworth, Scarborough. Scientific. -Class 1. G. M. Grace, Lampeter. ORDINARY. Theological.—Class I. H. O. Davies, Llanwinio, Whitland.— Class II. Evan Thomas, Pencader H. T. Millett, Sheerness J. A. Rees, Penboyr.-Class III.: J. A. Davies, Llanrhystyd J. W. Jones. Merthyr John Jones, Aberystwyth; D. P. Thomas, Chwilog. LICENCE IN DIVINITY. Class 1. None.—Class II. R. E. Davies, Lampeter John Williams, Mardy J. J. Parry, Letterstone H. Evans, Abergwilli Class Ill. R. J. Glenn, Bishop's Castle Evan Jones, Pencadcr H. Lloyd, Machynlleth W. A. Jones, Llanon W. B. Monger, Swansea Morris Williams. Llanbedrou'. MODERATIONS. SPECIAL OR HONOUR. F Theological.—Class f. John Evans, Abergwili.—Class II. John Davies, Llangandern. Classical,—Class 1. None.—Class II. D. T. Alban, Lledrod F. R. Williams, Aberdare W. T. Davies, Carmarthen. Mathematical.—Class 1. None.—Class II. F. Percy Bennett, Haverfordwest. Historical.—Class 1. Gruffydd Evans, Pontardawe. ,&iterature.-Cl,tsses I and II. None.—Class III. John I RUMPS, U„„FLOVERY x ™ /^DINARY. Class I. None.—Class II.. x. » Thomas, Grugina, Builth; •T. E. Lloyd, Boncath W. J. n.vans, Miram. Class III. Richard Jones, Llanelly; J. Rowland Jones, Lampeter; J. Beynon, Llandilo J. Robert Jones, Blaengarw William Richards, Llanrhvstvd. Theoloeical Certificite. -Class l. None.—Class" TI. G. M. Grace F. P. Bennett; John Phillips E. T. M.^Evans Bryn- amman Class III. W. T. Davies. RESPONSIONS. SPECIAL. Theological—Class 1. Nolie.-Cl,-tss II. P. W. Francis, Haver- fordwest Benjamin Davies, Aberdovey; T. Jones Roberts, Glyn- dyfrwv. Mathematics 1- Class I. None. Class II. John Edwards, Aberdovey —Class III. J. B. Thomas, Tregaron. -fH Historical-Class 1. D. Lloyd, Llanybyther; T. S. Roberts, Fish,-uard. -Class II. None.—Class III. D. A. Fisher, Aber- annnan JD. C. Morris, (S.D.C. School), Silian. ORDINARY.! I iQB Class I.-Henry Jones, Aberganolwyn Jason Thomas, St Clears.—Class II. D. L. Thomas, Brecon; David Jenkins, Bury Port H. H. Hall, (Llandyssul School), +M. H. Jones (S.D.C. School), Aberystwyth O. J. Davies, Penmaemnawr.—Class III. Gomer Davies, Llanwyrtyd +D. T. R. James, Llansamlet Llewellyn Davies, Kenfiur Hill. f Non-Matriculated candidates. PRIZES. Hebrew (Ollivant)-G. Matthews. Theology—E. L. Lewis and G. Matthews. Classics-James Jones. Mathematics.—A. T. Humphreys. History.—A. C. Illingworth and F. D. Pierce. Science.—G. M. Grace. WELSH CERTIFICATE. Third year (including second vear bieri ii ials). -Class I None.— Class II Evan Thomas, W. A. Jones, H. E\ans, R. E. Davies, J Jones, M. Williams, and D. P. Thomas.—Class III E. Davies J. A. Davies, D. Fisher, E. Jones. J. J. Davies, D. A. Rees, J. A Rees, J. Williams, H. 0. Davies, W. H. Rowlands, J. H. Evans, D. D. Williams, D. W. Davies, J. B. Jones, J. W. Rees, and H.. Lloyd. Second year.—Class I: None.—Class II Richard Jones, J. Davies, J. R. Jones, W. Richards, J. Phillips, J. E. Lloyd, and W. J. Evans.—Class III J. C. Beynon. First year biennials.—Class I: T. D. James.—Class II John Bowen, D. W. Davies, Evan Davies, John Gwyon, Henry Jenkins.—Class III T. Price Evans, D. E. Jacob, D. S. Jones, J. R. Jones, O. G. Owen. The examiners for the B.D. degree were: The Very Rev Charles James Vaughan, D.I)., late Fellow of Trinity College, Cambridge, Dean of Llandaff, and Master of the Temple; the Rev Edward George King, D.D., Hebrew Lecturer at Sidney Sussex College, Cambridge; the Rev Walter Lock, M.A., Fellow of Magdalen College, and sub-warden of Keble College, Oxford. Examiners for the B.A. degrees were: Arnold Joseph Wallis, M.A., Fellow and Lecturer of Corpus Christi College, Cambridge (mathematics); Rev William Holden Hutton, M.A., Fellow and Tutor of St. John's College, Oxford (modern history and English); Very Rev John Owen, M.A., Jesus ('ollege, Oxford, Dean of St. Asaph (Welsh) Rev F. Watson, M.A., Lecturer in Theology and late Fellow of St. John's College, Cambridge (theology); J. T. A. Haines, M.A., Fellow and Lecturer of University College, Oxford (classics and philosophy); W. J. Sell, M.A., Christ's College, Cambridge (chemistry and physics); Rev J. It. King, M.A., Fellow and Tutor of Oriel College, Oxford (classics and theology.) Professor WADE made a Latin oration and the Rev Canon Gregory Smith having been incorporated a member of the College the meeting was prorogued. At one o'clock a large company assembled in the Hall of St David's School for luncheon under the presidency of the Rev Principal Edmondes. There were also present Mrs Edmondes, Miss Edniondes and Miss D. Edmondes, the Vice Principal and Mrs Davey, Miss Davey and Miss M. Davey, Professor Walker and Mrs Walker, Professor Scott, Professor Williams, Professor Wade, Mr Mosten, Rev E. G. Green, the Dean of St Asaph (the Kev J. Owen) Professor A. G. Ryle and Mrs Ryle, Cambridge, Yen. Arch- deacon Williams, St. Asaph, Ven. Archdeacon Hilbers, St Davids, Rev J. Gregory Smith, Canon of Worcester, Rev F. Watson, and Mr G. T. A. Haines, examiners, illi-s Jarvis, Mrs King, Mrs Tait, Miss Tait and Miss C. Tait, Glasgow, Rev Canon and the Misses Bevan, St Davids, Rev Owen Evans, warden of Llandovery, Miss Evans, and the Misses Whitehead, Mrs and the Misses Lewes, Llanlear, Major Price Lewes, Mrs and Miss Lewes, Tyglyn Aeron, Mrs Newland, Llanfair, Mrs Lewis, Llanaeron, Mrs Yaughan Pry<e, Bwlchbychan, the Mayor of Lampeter and Mrs T. Lloyd, Mr and Mrs David Lloyd and Mr D. F. Lloyd,' Peter- well, Miss Price and Miss D Price, Bank House, Mr W. Hughes, X.P Bank, Mr and Mrs David Jones, Old Bank, the Rev Daniel and Mrs Jones, Lampeter, the Rev J. R. Jones, Lampeter, Rev D. D. and Airs Evans, Pencarreg, Rev D. and Airs Morris, Silian, Rev Henry and Mrs Jones, Llanybyther, Rev Evan and Mrs Williams, Nantcwnlle, Rev T. and Mrs Phillips, Tregaron, Rev J. F. Lloyd, Llanpumpsant, Rev W. Jones Williams, and Mrs Jones Williams, Llanafan, Rev James and Mrs Griffiths, Llangranog, Rev J. T. and Airs Griffiths, Llanilar, Rev T. Davies, Gartheli, Rev Z. Davies, Rlaenpennal, Rev D. Jones, Llansadwrn, Rev H. Evans, Llancrwys, Rev Prebendary. and Mrs Williams. Aberystwyth, Rev T. R. and Mrs Walters, Carmarthen, Rev T. and Mrs Jones, Penboyr, Rev E. Alban, Lledrod, Mr and Mrs J. J. Lloyd Williams, Grammar School, Carmarthen, the Rev Llewelyn Edwards, Ardwyn School, Aberystwyth, Rev John Young, Bishop Gore's, School, Swansea, Mr J. Bancroft, H.M. Inspector, Tenby, Mr C. H. Thompson, Christ Church, Oxford, Rev C. G. Brown, principal, South Wales Training College, Carmarthen, Dr Hearder, Carmarthen, Mr T. H. R Hughes, Neuaddfawr, Mr and Mrs Bankes Price, Doldrement, Airs and Miss Pierce, Danbury, Chelmsford, Mrj Lawrence Bowen, Bridgwater, Mr W. Lewis Philipps, Cilgwyn, Mr W. Lewis, Queen's College, Cambridge, Rev W. R. and Mrs Lloyd, Llanstephan, Rev Evan Davies. Abertillery, Rev Evan Evans, Deri, Cardiff, Rev H. AI. Williams, Llandeusant, Rev Hugh and Mrs Jones, Llangunllo, Rev Evan Evans, Moelygrove, Rev T. J, Bowen, Llangadock, Mr John Jones, Ddeunant, Rev Lewis Davies, Skwen, Mr Arthur Wolf, Swansea, Rev George Roberts, Llangyfalch, Rev J. D. Lewis Lanilar, Rev B. Worthington, Llangeitho, Rev D. Davies, St. Dogmells, and graduates of 1S90. I I The PRINCIPAL having loyally proposed the toast of the Queen and the rest of the Royal Family, which was loyally received, Vice-Principal Davey proposed the health of the r Bishops and clergy and, referring to the bishops of Wales particularly, said there was no, Welsh Church as such, but Churchmen in England and Churchmen in Wales belong to one and the same body. He believed that for first time in the history of the Church, two Bishops were on the previous day consecrated for Wales and also for the first time in history, a suffragan bishop had been appointed for the diocese of St. Davids. That was a new starting point in the history of the onward progress of the Church and was a practical illustration of what was often heard and talked about, the progress of the Church in Wales. A few years ago there was an attempt made to amalgamate into one see the bishops of North Wales, it being felt by many politicians that there was no necessity for two bishops for North Wales, and that the surplus money, after amalgamation, should be applied to bishoprics in England. A little more than a generation had passed away, and it was now felt not only by the Bishops themselves, but by the Churchmen of Wales, that the four bishops were not quite sufficient for the purposes of the Church in Wales of to-day. The enlargement of the work of the Church, and the bringing into being of the different organizations of the Church, had called forth the necessity of either increasing the number of bishops or of giving them assistance. (Cheers.) For the clergy the past year had been cue of continual anxiety, trial, and misfortune, but they had borne themselves nobly and patiently in the midst of opposi- them a°'lu >'» ani* reproach. He^expressed sympathy with nresent trusted that, through the powers that be, the B tension would be brought to an end, and that what ought to be accorded them on the principle of common honesty would be awarded the clergy. (Cheers.) The Dean of ST. A.SAPH (the Rev J. Owen), whose name was coupled with the toast, responding, remarked that it had been well said that- Sweet are the uses of adversity, Which, like a toad, ugly and venomous, Has yet a precious jewel upon his head. The painful adversity through which the Church in Wales had for years been called upon to pass, had at last had a good effect-WIli(-Il was no exaggeration to call a precious jewel of welding Churchmen in Wales, bishops, clergy, and laymen -together into close solidarity. The consecration of two Welsh bishops in London reminded him of the arduous duties—more trying now than ever—which devolved upon the bishops of Wales. Bishops nowadays lived in the full glare of criticism which often was neither fair nor accurate, not to say generous. Some wished the bishops, the natural leaders of the Church, to stand aloof and allow mis- representations of the Church to go unchallenged, and the clergy to suffer as best as they might single-handed whatever injury and injustice the fury of faction choose to inflict upon them. The bitter attacks made recently upon the Welsh bishops by the opponents of the Church was really an involuntary tribute of respect and only serve to endear them more than ever to Church people for their courage in stepping into the breach. (Cheers). It was, strange to say, a subject of controversy whether the portion of tithe now belonging to the clergy was originally given to the Church orto the nation. He wasnot going togive the assembly an elementary lesson in History, but it was not a matter of controversy at all that the tithe, whether it belonged to the Church or the nation, did not belong in any sense to Welsh farmers or Welsh landowners and yet Welsh farmers had been incited systematically for years to filch into their own pockets property which not a single person of intelligence durst say belonged to them. The public had waited a long time for some hint about the opinion of the religious bodies of Welsh Nonconformists as to the morality of tithe grabbing. Their great assemblies came and went, solemn resolutions were passed on all sort. of subjects but on the burning subject, which touched deeply the morality of Wales, Nonconformist leaders had not a syllable of guidance to offer to their people. They were told on high Nonconformist authority a few week s ago that the youth of Wales grew up as pagans. It was no marvel when their religious teachers and leaders seemed to condone by silence conduct utterly opposed to the principles of religion and even of common manhood. Churchmen did not want the leaders of Nonconformity to help Vheiii, but they had a right to demand in the interest of religion and morality in Wales a straightforward declaration from them whether they did or did not condemn the notorious practices of so many of their adherents. It was a far more important subject than whether it was wise or not for a professing Christian to attend a theatre, for instance, which had been exercising the public mind of Wales lately. (Laughter.) The Welsh clergy had borne persecution with marvellous patience and well- deserved the sympathy and support of laymen. (Cheers.) Referring to intermediate education, the speaker said he was glad to observe that there was a growing feeling widespread in Wales that a great mistake was made when the Bible was excluded so generally from Board Schools. He earnestly trusted that those wholl)elieved in religious education among Nonconformists as well as Churchmen would speak out clearly in good time and insist that no difficulties of detail should be allowed to vitiate the Welsh intermediate system at the start by excluding from the schools the book most interesting and most profitable for learning of all books both for young and old, and that they would do their best to guard against the fatal impression being given to Welsh boys and girls that one day in the week was enough for the study of the subject which was the most practical as well as the most precious of all. (Cheers.) He knew by experience that there was no difficulty in teaching Scripture in a school without offence to the conscientious convictions of anyone. He had not the slightest doubt but.that fair and reasonable provisions could be made and guarantees taken that religious teaching should not be a cause of feeling or strife. But if, though impartial teaching was quite possible in practice, it should be found that it was impossible to frame a syllabus that would satisfy the theories of various parties, surely there could be no objcc- tion to setting apart time in the curriculum of the new schools for religious teaching and entrusting the teaching of the children of Churchmen and Nonconformists to the local clergy and the ministers of different connexions in separate class-rooms. (Hear, hear.) That College, as they had heard from the examiners that morning, showed that religious teaching did not injure the teaching of other subjects in the least degree. Churchmen, he was sure, were most anxious to co-operate with their Nonconformist brethren heartily and harmoniously forthe education of Wales,but for co-operation, frankness on both sides was essential. He was sure he repre- sented the general feeling of Welsh Churchmen when he said that they meant to do all they could to secure a fair and sound provision for religious teaching in intermediate schools, and he trusted that Churchmen would be supported in that direction by the public opinion of the vast majority of Welsh Nonconformists. (Cheers.) Professor SCOTT next proposed the health of the examiners, and Air WATSON, responding in a prolix speech, remarked that the lesson which the examination at that College taught was that there was a danger of putting too many eggs into one basket. If he might be allowed to compare great with small, and he was not going to say which was small and crreat, her Alajesty's Government had recently been trying to Qu and had miserably failed. The result of trying to put too mauy eggs into one basket was that those who did it were apt to Ilb.- too much attention to unimportant eggs and to neglect other", of o-reater im- portance. There again the Government afforded n example. A great deal of time had lately been taken up with an insig- nificant measure, while a measure of great importance to Churchmen in Wales was left in the background. In the examinations certain subjects had not had the attention their importance demanded, while other subjects of lesser importance had been attended to with great pains. It was not the quantity of the work, but quality that was im- portant, and the examiners wanted to see a little higher quality for honours men. It was a fact that in those papers taken by the honours men and the pass men the pass men had better papers, because the honours men had far too much to do. They not only had too many eggs in one basket, but too many words to one idea. Good stuff was capable of being put into small parcels and it was an ex amination tip worth its weight in gold—(laughter)—the time spent in reading questions was not time lost. (Hear, hear). Professor RYL;, formerly principal of the College, but now Hulsean professor, next proposed the toast of the old graduates of the College, speakiner of the progress of the institution, the progress it was making, and the interest and confidence felt out- side its walls in its work. The Rev T. J. Bowen, the Rev H. L. Davies, B.D., and Mr F. D. Pierce, B.A., whose names were coupled with the toast, acknow- ledged it. Professor WALKER, proposing the schools of Wales, said the success and prosperity of the college in the country must de- pend upon the condition of the schools which fed the colleges, and he thought indirectly the College might pass on to the schools of Wales some of the comforting and pleasing words which had been applied that morning to the College by the examiners. (Laughter and hear, hear). At the same time he thought that both the College and the schools were doing pro- gressive work. (Hear, hear). The Rev LLEWELYN EDWARDS, whose name was coupled with the toast, said he was a Calvlnistic Methodist, not on account of the prejudice the Dean of St Asaph had referred to but because his grandfather, who was educated at Oxford, was kicked out of the Church by the then Bishop of St Asaph. He (the Speaker) understood that bishops were wiser nowadays. As a Welshman he rejoiced at the success and prosperity of every institution which had for its object the amelioration and welfare of the Celtic people of Wales and since they had a St David'sCollege at Lampeter, let it be the best of its kind. As a Welshman he Aished it success. (Hear, hear.) Though some would be found to throw obstacles in the way of intermediate education he hoped that the great majority would do their best to further the object in view ana tnat even unurcninen wouiu act as II tney were vyeisn- men first and Churchmen second. (Hear hear.) Professor WADE proposed the Visitors, and Archdeacon Hilbers acknowledged the toast. Canon GREGORY SMITH proposed success to the College which he said had made great progress, adding that Canon Bevan and him- self, recognized great improvement in the preparation of Lam- peter students presenting themselves for ordination. (Cheers.) Professor WILLIAMS, acknowledging the toast on behalf of the Principal and professors, said the College Board were deeply sensible of the fact that on the efficiency of intermediate educa- tion in Wales to a great extent depended the efficiency of the College, and with the view of establishing an intermediate school in the neighbourhood of Lampeter they were prepared to make what he thought all people would be prepared to admit generous proposals. (Applause.) Professor RYLE asked, before the company separated, for three hearty cheers for the Principal, who by his example of self- devotion, nobility of character and devotion to the highest princi- ples and interests deserved the thanks of the whole Principality. A hearty response having been accorded, the PRINCIPAL briefly acknowledged the compliment and the proceedings terminated.

FES'flNIOG-. == APPOINTMENT OF DR MILLS ROBERTS.—Dr Mills Roberts, el lest son of Mr R. Roberts, manager of the uakeley Quarries has been elected out of a large number of candidates to fill the vacancy caused by the death of the late Dr Hughes, at the Dinorwic Hospital, Llanberis. EXAMINATION OF THE NATIONAL SCHOOL.—Au ex- amiaation in scriptural knowledge was carried on in the Pcnyralltgoch School on the 12th June by the Rev M. Lloyd, Llanelltyd. on behalf of the Religious Education Board, Bangor. The following is an extract from the report The children of this 8choel passed a most satisfactory examination. They were very well prepared in the special subjects in the syllabus and they all, especially the upper classes, answered most intelligently. I am very pleased with the examination altogether." PREACHING -,NIEETI-NG.-On Friday, Saturday, and Sunday last, the annual preaching meeting of the Baptists at Seion Chapel was held, when the Revs J. Spinther James, Llandudno, J. Lewis, Swansea, and ¡ Isaac Thomas, Caersalem Newydd, took part in the proceedings. The weather being fine there were large I audiences at each of the services. COMPENSATION TO A WELSH CONTRACTOR,—The London and North Western Railway Company have consented to pay JE450 to Mr Evan Griffith, contractor, Tanygrisau, Featiniog, who, in October last, had his leg fractured, through the collapse of an omnibus belonging to the above railway company, and since that time has been unable to attend to his duties. Mr R. Owen Jones, Blaenau Festiniog, acted as Mr Griffith's solicitor. CHORAL FESTIVAL.—On Saturday last the annual festival was held at Engedi Llan, when Mr D. Jenkins, Mus. Bac., Aberystwyth, conducted. The tunes sung daring both meetings were "Eden" "Tavistock." "Psalm 85" "Pantycelyn," "Engedi," and "Golgotha," and the afternoon meeting was concluded by the singing of "Awn a meddianwn y Wlad" Jenkins. In '.he second meeting the following tunes were sung "Aberafon," "Pengwern,' "Trefaldwyn," "Psalm 139, Ein cadarn dwr," Wirahworth," chant, anthem. Mola'r lor," (Isalaw), Salm 85, the temperaLce glee Awn a meddianwn y Wlad," (Jenkins), "Bathursl," "Brawd," "Andalusia." The meetings were pre- sided over by the Rev J. Williams, who gave an address during the proceedings. The meeting was also addressed by Rev E. 0. Davies, Messrs Peter Jones, Tynant, and Hugh Owen, Highgate, accom- panied on the harmoniums.

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BARMOUTH. B.F.A.—The Rev Gwynoro Davies, minister of the English Calvinistic Methodist Church at Barmouth, has been elected a member of the British and Foreign Association. FREEMASONRY.—Mr C. E. J. Owen, Hengwrt, the high sheriff of Merioneth, Mr Prys Owen, Glanrafon, and the Rev D. Herbert, Dolgelley, were initiated at the last meeting of the Mawddach Lodge of Free- masons. The Provincial Grand Lodge for North Wales is to be held in the autumn at Holyhead. CHURCH UNION.-The anniversary of the English Church Union for the diocese of Bangor is to be held at Barmouth this year. The Hon. Colonel Sackville West, of Bangor, is the president. PRESENTATION.—Mrs Talbot has given a splendid collection of charts to the Sailors' Institute. The charts, which are worth about £50, are vested in trustees. VIVISECTION.—It was intended to hold a meeting at Barmouth to advocate the views of the Antivivisection Society, and Miss Power Cobbe was to have taken part. Through unavoidable circumstances the meeting has had to be postponed till next year. THE DUSKY DUFFERS.—This troupe of amateur minstrels have this year netted £ 25 by entertainments in aid of local charities. With them charity ends at home, and next month they intend giving an entertain- ment for their own benefit. BOATING.—A special meeting of the Local Board was held on Wednesday evening for the purpose of appointing an inspector of boating. Some of the boat- men think, considering the sandbanks and currents in the river, no boat should be allowed to be hired by visitors without the attendance of a duly qualified waterman. EXCURSIONS.—On Tuesday, a large excursion from Rhayader visited Barmouth, and next week an excur- sion is expected in connection with the firm of Cadbury's. There is in connection with the firm a Sunday school of about 300 adult males who meet on Sunday mornings at half-past seven. POSTAL REFor.AT.-From the 1st July to the 30th September, the Post Office at Barmouth will be open for t3legraphing and general business from eight in the morning until nine o'clock at night. This great ad- vantage, it is understood, has been secured on the re- commendation of Mr E. R. Jones, the postmaster. MUSICAL.—Mr Brough's baud arrived on Monday last and began playing on the streets and on the promenade. The members have been accustomed to play together and are therefore able to produce as much effect as a larger band composed of instru- mentalists picked from the four corners of the king- dom. The band is well supported by lodging-house keepers, tradesmen and visitors. THE BOARD SCHOOLS.—These schools, which are ably carried on under the headmastership of Mr Joseph Thomas, were examined by Mr Williams and Mr Jones at the commencement of the week. There are about 360 boys and girls on the books, but the attendance is not as good as it might be in winter and during the summer months a large number of boys and girls who oaght to be in school are employed in and about the town. GEOLOGICAL.—On the hillside a few hundred yards higher up than the new church, on land belonging to Mr John Abraham, is a magnificent specimen of glacial working. The Cambrian or Harlech grit on the side of the road leading from Belle Vue Residences to the Manganese Mines, has been scooped by the action of ice and left in the form of double ogee mouldings. During the past week Dr Haviland, Mr Wright, of Wednesbury, and Mr Cctton,F.G.S.,have been engaged in obtaining photographs of this unique stone and rubbings of the markings. VISITORs.-The season has begun fairly well and now there are but few vacant apartments on Porkington and Marine-terraces. Among the visitors are Dr Haviland, who is engaged in making observations on the climate of Barmouth district; and Miss M. E. Jones, the editress of the Detroit Press. Dr Haviland has apartments on Porkington-terrace. Miss Jones stays at Victoria-place. The latter is somewhere under the thirties, is prepossessing in appearance, writes learnedly on education and the future of women, and makes good company. Miss Jones's father, it appears, is a native of Merioneth, and her mother a native of Newcastle Emlyn district in Cardiganshire. FRIENDLY SOCIETY.—A short time ago, Mr Thomas Parry, the relieving officer of the Barmouth district, stated that Barmouth did not possess a friendly society of any sort, except the Freemasons, and they were of but recent establishment. The Rev E. Hughes, the rector, a few weeks ago, called a meeting for the purpose of starting an Oddfellow's Lodge, and not only did ministers of the town and prominent tradesmen support the movement, but a large number of working men signified their intention of becoming members. Permission has been obtained to open the Lodge in connection with Dolgelley district, but the dispensation has not yet arrived. A philanthropic lady has guaran- teed initiatory expenses, and, if no more suitable place can be obtained, the Rector is willing to place at the disposal of the Lodge, the Church Rooms. Nothing can be more beneficial in a community than a flourish- ing Oddfellow's or Forester's Society. CAMBRIAN RAILWAYS.—The following letter has been received from Mr Conacher, of the Cambrian Railways :—Dear Sir,—I duly received the memorial signed by you and other residents in Barmouth with reference to the train service and beg to inform you that the matter will have careful consideration. As far as this company is concerned, advantage is taken of every opportunity of accelerating the service over our line consistently with the arrangements of other com- panies at our junctions with them. The running of a fast train on Saturdays returning on Mondays was tried by this company in 1881 and 1884, but the train during the whole time itjran was almost empty, and my directors do not think there has been such a change in the circumstaaces as would justify them in at present repeating such a costly experiment. With reference to the last suggestion contained in the memorial I am in- structed to send you a copy of our tourist programme to show that we already issue tourist tickets and cheap excursion tickets from Barmouth as freely as from other places on our line. The memorial, arrived too late for the meeting with the G.W.R. Company, at which I promised to represent your views when the deputation waited upon our Board at Barmouth. I, however, explained what your wishes were, but the Great Western Company did not see their way to re- ducing the time occupied on the journey from Liver- pool, Manchester and Birmingham to Dolgelley." What the memorialists asked for was, not that Bar- mouth should have equal tourist conveniences with other places, but that the residents should have the same advantages for visiting places in the vicinity of Barmouth as is accorded to visitors. OBITUARY.—Last week, Mr William Davies died after a brief illness at the age of sixty-five, and by his death, Barmouth has lost one of its best knowu characters. He was generally known as Garibaldi, whom he resembled in features. He was not only proud of the name, but had given the name of Caprera Cottage to the snug little place he occupied Up the Rock." The deceased was a great favourite with visitors. He has had his portrait painted by Mr Munn, the celebrated artist of Birmingham, and last week an engraving of Garibaldi and his wife from a drawing by Mr Bernard Munn, appeared in the Boy's Own Paper over the title" The old Folks at Home." A day or two before the old man's death, Mr Munn obtained photographs of him when sitting in his boat Providence. The deceased was the son of Captain Evan Davies, of the smack Barbara, and was a native of Barmouth. He went to sea at the age of seven years and continued to sail with his father until attaining the age of eighteen when, his father being drowned accidentally while going from the boat to the shore, young Davies succeeded to the command. He afterward sailed as mate in various ships and then was captain of the Jane and Mary, belonging to Newport, Mon., of the Isabella, of the Swallow, the Stag and other ships. The Isabella was lost just the Barmouth Bar and Captain Davies and thø crew were rescued by the Barmouth lifeboat. After residing at Milford for a short time, whither he went while in the employ of a gentleman living in the neighbourhood of Barmouth, he returned to his native town and engaged in sea fishing in the trawier Endeavour, but, meeting with nothing but misfortune, he abandoned trawling and tried to earn a living by dredging for mussels in the estuary. He wore a red jersey and something like a Scotch cap, and this, added to his personal resemblance to Garibaldi attracted the attention of visitors, many of whom subscribed towards the purchase of a pleasure boat for him, so that in his latter years he earned a livelihood by taking visitors on the water and in the winter by casual work. He was taken suddenly ill on Wednes- day afternoon, and though Dr Hughes did all he could for his patient, he died shortly after one on Saturday morning. He married, in 1848, Jane the daughter of Mr Thomas Lewis, of Liverpool, and afterward of Harlech and Dyffryn, by whom he had seven children. Two sons and three daughters survive. The body was interred in the churchyard at Llanaber on Monday, the Rev E. Hughes officiating and a large number of townspeople attending to pay their last tribute of respect. The deceased was an accomplished performer on the violin, and very quaint, original and interesting in his conversation.

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LONDON. CLERKENWELL VESTRY.—3Ir Daniel W. Jones, formerly of Llaneithur, Devil's Bridge has been returned at the top of the poll as a member of the vestry for the parish of Clerk- enwell and also William Davies, late of Cefnlhvynpiod who was also a senior churchwarden was elected to represent another ward of the same parish.

CARDIGAN INQUEST.—At the adjourned inquest on the body of Wm. Smith, of Muldan, Cardigan, whose body was found on the beach, a verdict of found drowned was returned.

LAMPETER. SCHOOL BOARD.—At a meeting of the School Board held on Tuesday last the Rev Daniel Jones vicar pre- siding, Miss S. A. Evans,of Carmarthen wasunanimously appointed head Mistress of the Peterwell Girls School. This being the last meeting of the Board, votes of thanks were passed to the Chairman and Vice-chair- man. PETTY SESSIONS, FRIDAY, JUNE 20TIl.Before J. Fowden, Esq., T. H. R. Hughes, Esq., the Rev Principal Edmondes, Lewis Davies, Esq., Gelly, and William Jones; Esq., Glandennis. Druiik"?iiiess. -David Jones. labourer, Cwmnant Cottage, Llanwenog, was fined 2s. 6d. and costs for drunkenness. The defendant admitted the offence and said he had got excited over the School Board election. -James McLean, fencer, Tanycoed Ucha, Llangybi, was charged with having been drunk at the Derry Arms, Bettws. on the 12tli June. Defendant wrote admitting the offence, but pleaded a wedding as an excuse. The police stated that the defendant had behaved in a very ungentlemanly way towards the landlady.—The Bench fined defendant 10s, and ordered him to pay costs. Bating Appeal.—Mr Thomas Lloyd, solicitor, said he appealed on behalf of the Vicar of Lampeter against the assessment of tithe belonging to him. The matter had been before the Assessment Committee, but the Vicar was not satisfied with their assessment of tithes. The value of the tithes was £ 137 7s. lOLL, and in order to get at the amount at which the Vicar should be assessed it was legal to deduct the tenant's rates and taxes, ecclesiasticalduesand costofcollection. The rates for the past three years averaged f25 16s. 6:id., costs 4 of collection XS 13s. 5d. or a total of 934 9s. llfd. which amount, deducted from 4 the amount of tithes, left £102 17 lltd. That might be called the gross value for rating purposes. But in the Lampeter Union assessments were not made upon the actu-il rents. He had been looking over the rate book and, taking six farms at random he found that the gross assessment was forty per cent under the rents and in the case of three farms they were assessed at twenty per cent. under the rent. The Vicar, having made the legal deductions for rates, cost of collection, &c., claimed a further reduction of at least twenty per cent. so as to put himllon the same footing as other ratepayers in the union. By deducting f34 odd, rates and taxes, &c., the assessment would be brought down to E102 and by deducting twenty per cent. as was done in respect of other assessments, the ratable value would be reduced to f,82 6a.—The Clerk said that before the matter came before the Assessment Committee he submitted the case to the Justice of the Peace and it appeared that the legal deductions werejclear enough, so that the only question to be now considered was whether the Vicar was entitled to have the gross amount of 1102 reduced in proportion to the reductions of other ratable hereditaments in the union. It was said that the farms were rated below the rent, and ten per cent. more was taken off by the Assessment Committee.— The Bench suggested that the matter should be adjourned for a month in order to allow the Assess- ment Committee to be represented if they thought desirable but on the Vicar coming into Court be said he was willing to accept the legal reductions bringing the amount down to f.102 with the five per cent off usually allowed. The Bench therefore made an order to that effect. COUNTY COURT, MONDAV, JINK 23RD.— Before his Honour Judge Beresford. Benjamin v. Jones.-Ann Benjamin, Trafleuchaf, sued John Jones, Maesrhydyfawr, Tregaron, Stephen Thomas and David Price, for the recovery of £14 on note of hand. Mr W. P. Owen (Messrs Griffith Jones & Co., Aberystwyth), appeared for plaintiff and Mr A. J. Hughes, Aherystwyth, for the defendants. Mr Hughes said that the note was in connection with an order in bastardy against Thomas Jones. The note was to the effect: We make a note of hand of 114 to Ann Benjamin" and the question arose whether it came within the meaning of a promisory note. This question having been settled, Mr Hughes stated that his defence arose under the following circumstances. On the 31st December one Rees Jones, the putative father of Ann Benjamin's child, and brother of one of the defendants was arrested at Tregaron for arrears of payments under an order of maintenance. The case was heard by the magistrates who committed Rees Jones for a term of imprisonment. Plaintiff was anxious if possible to avoid the loss which imprisonment would entail and therefore negociations were opened between her and the three defendants for the settlement, not only of arrears, but of the whole matter between the parties in respect of the affiliation order. The parties met at an inn and after some discussion agreed that in consideration of £2S being paid by Rees Jones she would not further harrass him. Then came the difficulty of drawing up a binding agreement. It was decided that the father and brother should become surety. The reason why the note of hand was igiveii was as security for the payment of the money on the preparation of the agreement. When the agreement was prepared and the money tendered (£14 half the amount as agreed the plaintiff was willing to take the money, but would not sign the agreement.—Witnesses were called and examined, but as their evidence seemed to bear out defendant's statements, Mr Owen said he did not think he could carry the matter further. His Honour saii that Mr Owen had wisely withdrawn. The plaintiff should, however, have the £ 14 and she ought to sijjn the agreement. Pound Breach. -The Rev J. E. Evans, Hafod, Talsarn, clerk in holy orders, administrator of the late Rev Evan Evans, sued John Davies, Crynllwynmawr, Llangeitho, farmer, for the recovery of X5, being treble damges and costs for pound breach of goods distrained for tithe rent charge. Mr A. J. Hughes appeared for the plaintiff and Mr Ifor Bowen, barrister, instructed by Mr Ifor Harries, Cardiff, for the defendant.—Mr Hughes stated that two steers were dis- trained on on the 24th on Crynllwynfawr and at the sale in February they were not to be found. They were, however, seen on the defendant's land after the sale.—Mr Ernest Lloyd gave formal evidence and stated that the amount of tithes was 13s. 4d. with 2s. 6d. for notice, due within the two years. —Cross-examined In reply to Mr Ivor Bowen, who wanted to know how the £5 was made up, witness said he thought the costs came to £2 17s. tid. and included 4s. 6d. a day for possession and 10s. for advertisement.—Mr Bowen asked if treble costs were claimed and Mr Hughes replied in the negative. Only treble tithe was claimed.—Davicl Owen, the bailiff, said that on the 24th January he levied on two steers for 15s. lOd. Was accompanied by P.C. Jones and another. After levying, handed notice of distress to the tenant's wife. The steers were in front of Crynllwyn, within sight, and within 200 yards distance. Did not see defandant. Pointed out the steers to Mrs Davies. There were other animals—an heifer and two milch cows—there, but no other steers. Did not remain in actual possession—no man could remain on the premises after the distraint—but visited the place on the 27th January, the 29th, and the 30th, and on the last named date saw the steers there. Had to go before breakfast. -Mr Hughes explained that the bailiff wont there before hreakfast-a little earlier than the LIangeitho people get up. —Witness continuing, said on the 1st February he went to the place in company with constables for the purpose of sale. Looked over the land but could not see the steers, went to the out houses, Mr Emlyn Jones opened the door and Mr Davies, the defendant, asked if he (the bailiff) was satisfied the steers were not there. He then withdrew.—The Judge Did you ask him where they were ?—Witness replied that he asked the defendant to produce the steers and he made no reply,—in reply to Mr Hughes, witness said he went to the place often afterwards and saw the steers on the 24th March as well as on the 27th.—Cross-examined Went down to the fields where the steers were when distraining, but did not ask whose:they were as it was not required.—Mr Bowen asked if the distraint was not a little to much but the Judge said it nothing to do with the case.— Mr Bowen said he wanted to show the character of the bailiff's concRict that day, but the Judge said he did not want to hear it. He wanted to try the case.—Witness, continuing his cross-examination, said he saw the steers after the day of sale on the flat about 200 yards from the house. They were on Crynllwyn land. There were high fences and water courses, but animals were not likely to stray on to the land except by being forced to do so. It was an upland farm and it was possible they might stray. If the tenant of Fron farm said the steers were his, had no kuowledge which enabled him (witness) to say that they were not his.—Mr Bowen said his defence was that the cattle were straying, that they were not the property of the defendant, and that defendant did not commit the breach.—Mr Hughes asked if the game was worth the candle ? Was it worth while to fight the matter out ? There was a well-to-do farmer and the amount was something like 15s. lOd. He did not want to perpetuate the sort of feeling that had been engendered, and was it not possible even at that moment, to come to some sort of arrangement to relieve the Court and every- body else. The cross-examination would have to be severe both as to Davies and to Morgan, but if that could be avoided let it be avoided.—Mr bowen .recognized that an immense amount of feeling was connected with the matter and he was willing to find some mode of settlement, but at the same time, the defendant was not responsible for the breach, he having evidence to prove that the steers belonged to Fron farm. The action must fee brought ?against the person com- mitting the pound breach. Mr Bowen suggested that Mr Hughes should withdraw the case.—Mr Hughes said the case had better proceed.—The .J udgelremarked tha t ifthe defendant was not the owner of the cattle levied upon and Morgan of Fron, coming upon Crynllwyn saw his steers, the defendant wouid be justified in giving them up.—Mr Hughes contended that once upon the land, the steers were not exempt from distraint, and if they were removed after having been distrained upon defendant was liable tor pound breach.— The Judge said that Mr Hughes must show some wilful act on the part of defendant whereby the animals were removed. —Mr Hughes then applied that Mr Morgan, of Fron, should be joined in :the action, and Mr Bowen objected but his Honour added the name, reserving the question of costs until after the action is tried. As.saitlt. -David Evans, Garnwialenisa, Llanrhystyd, an infant, sued Richard Evans, Tanybank, Tregaron, for the recovery of £ 20 damages for an assault. Air A. J. Hughes appeared for the plaintiff and defendant conducted his own defence. From the evidence of pIn rntIlf and others, it appsared that he and other school boys were going across a fallow field in defendant's occupation, when defendant ran after them, caught defendant, collared him, put his knee in his back, threw him down and put his knee on the boy's chest. Dr Jenkin Lewis said he had examined the boy and found that he was suffering from shock and that there were two skin marks on his neck.—The defendant suggested that plaintiff had had a fall or that he had met with :the injury described in playing with other boys. In his evidence, he said the boys had gone out of their way in going from school for the purpose of annoying him and doing damage" to his property. He admitted taking the boy by his collar and taking some of the tithe law in his [(defendant's) hand.—Defendant in cross-examination, said he was not bound over to keep the peace for twelve months for having assaulted a woman, but was fined 2s. fid.—The Judge said I in this case it was a cowardly assault on the plaintiff and defendant ought to be ashamed of himself. Judgment would be given for £10.

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