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The Welsh Farmer's Gazette,
The Welsh Farmer's Gazette, Friday, November 29th, 1901. WEATHER AND THE CROPS. With the early-sown wheat of vigorous and thick growth, and with the later October sowings putting in healthy appearance above ground, the wheat season of 1901-2 may justly be regarded as having made an excellent start. With regard to trade, the firmness of the chief American centre may be reckoned among the influences helping to support prices of wheat in the United Kingdom at the present time. The market for barley has been steady for malting sorts, which, with the large offerings, is as much as could be expected. Feeding barley has been prevented from advancing by the large imports, but the natural feeling of the market is not without strength. Oats, with largely re- duced shipments from Russia and Roumania, were firmer at the close of the week than at the begining, whilst maize on Friday and Saturday was weaker from the opening of the week. Old maize, beans, and peas are by no means plentiful, and English samples are still appreciating in value. At Mark- lane to-day there was a slow, firm trade for most articles.—Mark Lane Express.
Jfotrkci Reports.
Jfotrkci Reports. lioRN AVERAGES. For the week ending November 23rd,1901. t'lie following are the. quantities sold and the PRICES UNA year ANU .AS;, :— QC,ANTJTIFS SOL',) PRICKS. rH,8 YEAR LWST Y-K 7eur Last year Wheat 63,150. 4~S,015 27S Id.27S 2d Rarlev' 185,268. 182,212 26* 10d ..25S lOd Oat, 20,712. 17.125 18A 7d.17s Od ABERYSTWYTH, Mon,iay.-Wheat, 58 Od to 53 6d per 65 LBS; barley, 3* 81 to 48 6d per 65 lbs oats (white), 33 Od to 3s 3d per 40 lbs; black; 2s 9d to 3s per bushel eggs, eight for a shilling butter(Balt),ls to Is Id per :b fresh, Is Od to Is 2d per lb fowls, 3; 9d to 4 0,1 per couple chickens, 3s 91 to4s Od ducks, 10s to 12s Od geese, 5s to 6s turkeys, 14s Od to 163 Od potatoes, 2s Od to 3s 6d per cwt new, Os to Os Od per cwt. BIRMINGHAM CATTLE, Tuesday.-Short Supplies, and slow demand all round. -Beat Herefords, Gicl to Gid; shorthorns, Od to OOd cows and bulls, 5d to 6d calves, 6d to 7.id wether sheep, 71cl to 8d ewes and rams, 5d to 6d lambs, 7d to Hd per lb. Bacon pigs, 9S 4d to 9s 6d; porkets, lis 6d to lis 9J sows, 7s 9d to to 88 Od per score. CARMARTHEN BUTTER, Saturday.- Only a fair supply, which was disposed of at from 13d to 13id per lb. Market closed firm, only few ordinary on offer. CARMARTHEN CHEESE, Saturday—Only small supply. Price for best make reached 32A; small lots were sold at 283 to 30 per cwt. OSWESTRY CORN MARKET, Wednesday.— The following were the prices W hI lie wheat (old), 3s lid to 48 Id per 75 lbs; (new), Os Od to Os Od per 75 lbs; red ditto (new), 0:1 Od to Oa Od ditto (old), 4s Od to 411 2d per 75 lbs oats (old), 14s Od to 16s Od per 200 lbs ditto (new), lis 6d to 12s Od per 200 lbs grinding barley, 13a to 148 Od per 280 lbs; malting barley, 16s Od to 19s Od per 280 lbs OSWESTRY POULTRY AND BUTTER MAR- KET, Wednesday.rhe following were the prices —Butter, Is Id to is 2d per lb; eggs, 7 to 0 for Is; mutton, 7D to 8d veal, 7d to 8|D lamb, Od to 00d per lb pork, 7d TO 3d per lb fowls, 3S 6d to 5s Od ducks, 5s to 6s Od per couple rabhits, 2s Od to 28 2d per couple catrots, 2lb for lid chestnuts, Od to Od per lb FI|^ERTS' PER I cob nuts, Od per lb hedge nuts, 00D to Od per quart apples,2a0d to 4s Od per 100; cauliflowers, 2d to 4d a pien" celery, 2d to 3d per stick walnuts, 4d to 6d per 100; pears, 5 to 10 for Id; geese,9d per lb; turkeys, 5s to 7s a couple Brussels "D toOdper lb; cabbages, Od to0<l; rhubarb, Od toOdper bundle; watercress, Od per bunch; radishes, Od to Od; gooseberries Od to Od per quart beef, 6d to 8d pickle onions, L^D per lb cucumbers. Od to Od each potatoes, lOd to Is per 201b new- potatoes, Id to Od per 201b; cherries, Od to Od per lb; strawberries, Od to Od per lb lettuce, Od a piece peas, Od per kernel black currants, Od to Od per quart mushrooms, Od to 6d per lb raspberries, Od per quart whimberries, Od per quart; kidney beans, Od to Od per lb plums, Od to OOd per lb. damsons, Od to Id blackberries, Od per qt; Savoy Id to lid each tomatoes, Od to Od per lb beet- root, Id to 2d each. LONDON CORN, Monday.—Market steady; wheat unchanged—white quoted at 288 6d to 30s 6d red, 28s Od to 30s Od per quarter Flour unchanged. Grinding barley firm malting do quiet. British oats 3d dearer on the week, Russian do 3d to 6d. Maize 3d tc, 6,1 and Beans 6d. Peas firm. Lentils steady and unchanged. Arrivals—English—Wheat, 620 qrs barley, 4,073 qrs oats, 2,119 qrs maize, 300 qrs malt, 18,786 qrs; beans, 506 qrs; peas, 548 qrs; flour, 23,123 sacks. Foreign Wheat, 58,413 qrA barley, 72,780 qrs oats, 90,932 qrs maize, 16,538 qrs malt, 00 qrs beans, 506 qrs peas, 3,430 qrs flour, 75,937 õacks and 000 barrels. LONDON CATTLE, Monday. Tiie beast supply, compared with Monday last showed a decrease of 130, but included a rather larger number of best quality, which met a steady trade both in tone and value second and middling descriptions slow of sale and a shade easier in price. Slow trade for butchering cows and bulls, but last week's rates fully upheld. Arrivals :—48 Scotch, 232 Irish, 70 Norfolk, Suffolk, and Essex, 1,171 Midland, Home, and Western Counties, and 100 Devon. Increase of 930 iu number penned in sheep market consisting chiefly oi downs and half-breds, with 1,100 Irish. For both wethers and ewes trade opened and continued dull even at a reduction of 2d per 91b. Beasts, 2s 4d to 4s lOd sheep, 38 21 to 5s 8d calves, Oil Od to Os Od lambs, 0" Od to Os 01 pigs, Os Od to Os Od per 81b. Totalsupply-Be!istf', 1,580 sheep and lambs, 6,730 calves, 10 00. LIVERPOOL CATTLE, Monday Numbcrs:- Cattle, 2,355 sheep and lambs, 6,190, Prices, Best beasts, 5:fd to 6JD second, 41d to 5d; third, 4d to 5d bf-st Scotch sheep, n to OOd other sorts, 5d to 6JJD lambs, 6d to 7d. An increase of; 348 cattle and a decrease of 214 sheep and lambs. Fair demand for all classes at about late LONDON DEAD MEAT, Monday. — Fair supplies and trade very slow. English beef, 3s lOd to 4s Od Scotch sides, 4s Od to 4s 2d shorts, 4s 2d to 4s 8d American, 3s Od to 3s 9d inferior, 2s Od to 2s 8d Brit sh mutton, 48 Oil to 4 8J foreign, 3g 4d to 43 Od; lamb, 0 Od to 0" Od veal, 3s 4d to 4s 4d pork, 3& 4d to 43 Od per 81b choice small Scotch, Os Od. LONDON PROVISIONS, Monday.— Messrs Samuel Page and Son's report — Butter steady. Friesland 110s to 114S Russian 76s to 102s Finnish, 104s to 112S Finnish-Russian, 00s to OOs Danish and Swedish, 109s to 122a French, 90s to 114s Australian, 84s to 114S; New Zealand,OOs to 000s Canadian, 76s to 108S Jersey, OOs to Os American, 70s to 110s; Irish, 76iJ to 116s. Bacon steady and un- changed, Irish 56s to 631 Danish, 55s to 63s. Hams generally firm. Cheese remaina qUlct- Canadian, 40, to 47S; Edam, 00S; Gouda, 00S to 00s. BRADFORD WOOL, Monday.—Although the market is not brisk io vitnv of che opening of the eale to-morrow, there is some business doing, and this rek-e-,Is the distinct firiiiaess of values. Merino tops are nearly Id below whot is being paid in Australia, and topmakers are unwilling to sell in any quantity at present rates. English wools are comparatively very cheap, but dealers are holding to their stocks. CORK. BUTTER, Taeiday.-Ordinary-firsts 95S seconds, 86S thirds, 81s; fourths, Oih Superfine, 99s fine mild, 90s. Choicest boxes, 105s; choice boxes, 92 Fresh butter, A, 103.i to 102s; B., OOs to oo. In market, 155 firkins. LONDON POTATOES, Nionday.- Fair supplies and a slow trade at the following prices: — Puritans, 65s to oos snowdrops, 60 to 70s up-to- dates, 70a to 80s; British Queen, 60s to 70s; Windsor Castles, OOs to 000s magnums, Os Od to Os Od blacklands, 45s to 50s per too; Dutch rounds, Os Od to Os Od per bag beauty of hebron, 65s to 00S; Belgium rounds, 03 Od to Os Od; do magnums, Os Od to 03 Od per bag; Dunbars, 90s to 100s; Lincoln up- to-dates, 00s to 00S Saxons, 00£1 to 00S Bruce, 45s to OOs Germans, Os Od to Os Od per bag New Canary, 00S to Os Teneriffes, ODs Od to Os Od per cwt Liabons, Os Od Jersey, OOs Od to oos Od St. Malo, Os to Os Od Cherbourgs, 00s per ton; early rose, 00a to 00s Gortons, 45s to OOs per; ton. GRIMSBY FISH, Tuesday.—35 vessels arrived; fair demand. Quotations:—Soles, Is 2d to Os Od turbot, Os 9d to Is Id; brills, 8d to Os Od per lb; lobsters, Is 7A plaice, 4i:! 6d to 5s 6d salmon, Os to 0s Od soles, per lb OOs Od lemon 7s 6d to 0s Od live halibut, 6s Od to 9,. Od dead ditto, 4s Od to 58 Od per stone live ling, Os Od to Os Od; dead ditto, Os Od to 4f1 Od; live cod, 4s to 7s Od dead ditto, 28 Od to 48 Od kit haddocks, 14 a to 20s; gibbed, 268 to 30s 01; live, OOs to OOs per box live skste,Os Od to Os Od;dead ditto, 4s Od to Os each; hake,60 to 100s per score; live coalfish, 00s Od; dead, 20s to 20a per score congers, 0s whitches, 00s Od to 4s Od per box roker, 16s to OOs per score live codlings, 0s dead, 6s to 10S Os per box; live, Oil gurnets, Os Od. smelts, Os Od per box mackerel, Os Od per score; dead whitings. 2s 6d to 3s 6d; live dabs, OOs to OOs; dead dabs, oos to DOs per box; finnon haddocks, Os Od per stone.
PROCTOR AND RYLAND'S ROOT…
PROCTOR AND RYLAND'S ROOT PRIZES. The awards in the forty-eighth annual competi tions for the prizes offered by MesErs Proctor and Ryland, of Birmingham ani Chester, for the best crops of sweed turnips and mangold wurtzel grown with the aid of their prepared manures have just I been issued, and it will be seen from the following particulars, that although the season has been linfavourable some good crops have been grown, the first prize for mangolds being awarded to a competitor who has more than seventy-two tons per acre, and some of the swede prizes going to competitors with crops of over forty tons. These weights are good evidence of the advantages obtained by using a first- class fertilizer, and at a time when there are so many reports of the partial or total failure of root crops the returns in general may be considered quite satisfactory. Mr Edward Davies, of Whittington Hall, Stour- bridge, acted as judge, and the following is a copy of his awards :— District I.-Class A.—Five acres of swedes upon any farm in the counties of Hereford, Salop, Stafford, Warwick, Worcester, Gloucester, Berkshire, Hants, Surreys Oxford, Buckingham, Hertford, Bedford, Northampton, and Huntingdon 1, fifteen guineas, Mr Septimus Timmis, Charnes Old Hall, Eccleshall, 27 tons 6 cwts. 1 qrs. 20 lbs. per acre 2, ten guineas, Mr William Nunnerley, Kenwick, Ellesmere, Salop, 26 tons 3 cwte. lqr. 11 lbs 3, five guineas, Mr F. H. Sharrod, Newport, Salop, 24 tons 10 cwts. 2 qrs. 24lbs. District 2.—Clasc. B.—Five acres of swedes upon any farm in Cumberland, Westmoreland, York, Lancaster, Lincoln, Nottingham, Leicester, Rutland, Derby, Chester, Flint, Denbigh, Carnarvon, Merioneth, Radnor, Montgomery, and Anglesey 1, fifteen guineas, Mr Owen Lewis, Llangefni, Anglesey, 45 tons 2 cwt. 0 qrs. 16 lbs. per acre 2, ten guineas, Mr John Griffiths, Bryn, Carnarvon, 41 tons 10 cwts. 2qrs. 24 The 3, five guineas, Mr William Morris, Llanbedrog, Pwllheli, 39 tons 8 cwts. 2qrs. 8 lbs. Class C.—Five acres of swedes upon any farm in England or Wales: 1, ten guineas, Mr Levi Lawrence, Market Drayton, 21 tons 11 cwts. 1 qr. 20 lbs. per acre 2, five guineas, Mr John Perry, Oswaldkirk, York, 20 tons 12 cwts. 0 qrs. 16 lbs. Class D.—Two acres of mangolds upon any farm in England or Wales 1, fifteen guineas, Mr Fredk. Casswell, Dunsby, Spalding. Lines, 72 tons 4 owts. I qr. 4 lbs. per acre 2, ten guineas, Mr Henry Barkor, Redhill, Surrey, 70 tOL018 ewts. 2 qrs. 8lbs; 3, five guineas, Mr Chas. Mynors, Sudbury, Derby, 70 tons 4 cwts. 1 qr. 4 lbs. I
BAKMOUTH.I
BAKMOUTH. I REMOVAL.—Sergeant Breeze It-ft last week for Festioi.g and Sergeant Owen of Blaenau has arrived in his place. OBITU ARY.- The death of Mrs Ann Ellis, took place on Tuesday of last week at the age of eighty-1 seven. She was the oldest INHABITANT of the town. The funeral took place at Llanaber on Friday. SLEEPING OUT.-At the Police Station on Mon- day morning, before Lewis Lewis, Esq William Edwards, of Denbigh, was charged by P.C. Roberts with raving been found sleeping in an out- house. IG appeared that the police in instituting enquiries regarding the supposed burglary that had taken place at Maesfall-n came across the defendant. Defendant was discharged on promising to leave the town. URBAN DISTRICT COUNCIL Special meeting),1 TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 26TH. — PRRSENT: The Rev J. Gwynoro Davies, chairman, presiding Cayt. Evan Richards, Messrs Edward Williams, D. E. Davies, WIN, Owen, Hugh Evans, and B. J. Allsop; Owen Jones, acting clerk; and T. Inman Jones, surveyor. THE FLOODING AT OLAXRWERYDD TERRACE. The Watf-r and Sanitary Committee reported that they 17.,1" considered the noidiog at Glany- werydd. The Surveyor submitted sections of the various lines of pipes a,d manholes. &c., from Park road to St. Ann's-=quare. Mr Parry, 5, Marine-tcrr.ce, attended and gave information respecting the cellar in St. Ann's-square some years aHo in hi •; occupation, but now occupied by Mr D E. Davies. The Surveyor reported on THE cause of the flooding of Glauyweryddterrace and that he had nearly competed the repairs to the tide flap in the manhole regulating th" flow of the drain behind Gianywery.:d ani other necessary improvements to the manhole. He also r commended the cleaning of the main sewer as shown by theplan. The Committee recommended the adaption of the Surveyor's report by the Council and they thought that at present that would be all they need recommend the Council to carry out.—The Surveyor read his roport which was Jwfo" the Committee and in which he stated that the flooding was solely and entirely due to the improper working of a tide flap. Upon opening to the latter, he found the flap firmly suspended in mid-air, so that the storm water from the various collecting grounds after filling the manhole had no alternative but to quickly recede through this pip" and into the cellars. To remedy this a manhol? should he built twelve inches square from the level of the top plate to the level of the field, so that during storm* immediate access could be had »o A* to S<IE that the flap was securely fixed against the pip". He iio stated that there was an absence of provision br the deposits of sand and gravel and recommended measures to remedy this defect. The Surveyor emphasized the fact that in view of the fact that this \Ç a 3 an emergency not provided for in the estimate, these m. asures were not tq be regarded as dealing completely with the evil, but were sufficient to relieve the Council of any anxiety for the present. -Mr B. J. Allsop proposed the adoption of the report and it was agreed to.—Mr D. E. DavieR, who arrived some time after the meeting com- menced, asked whether Mr Parry told the Com- mittee that his (Mr Davies's) cedar was connected with the main sewer before he got it?—Mr Hugh Evans said they did not ask him that question.— Mr Evan Richards: He told us that you raised the sink aud that by doing so a bend was made in the pipe.—Mr Davies said he did not alter the existing drain, but made a new one completely, because the drainage was condemned.—Consider- able discussion of a t- chnica I character then ensued, during which Mr D. B. Davies expressed a doubt whether the proper steps would betaken even now. —The Chairmnn said if Mr Davies had not been late, he would have known that effectual steps were being taken.—Mr Davies thought considering the long time ha had had to endure that nuisance of the Council's, it would not be to)o much to explain what had B^EN done.—The Chairman, who had the report read over the second time for Mr Edward Williams, who arrived just after it had been read, said it had already b,'en read over twice or three times.-Mr William Owen The question is whether it is the nuisance of the Council or that of Mr Davies.—Mr D. E Davies: I am not going to bother with you. You don't know anything about it.—Mr Owen If I dou't know, I have suffered as much as anyone.—The Chairman said he was sorry Mr Davies felt called upon to take up the attitude he had. He spoke as if the Councii did not try to remedy the complaint. On the contrary, the Committee had gone into the matter thoroughly with the Surveyor and had taken what they believed would be effectual steps. If they did uot prove tffectual they would try some other means. For the sake cf the town the Council would not try to shirk the matter.—Mr Davies My grievance is that it has gona on for such a long time—tiiree or four year.S. Mr Davies added that he was placed in an awkward position, inasmuch as it would seem as if it was a personal matter to him, whereas there were others who suffered quite A* much as he did and he was fighting their case as well.-Tiie Chairman said he quite agreed.—The report was then adopted. THE ELECTRIC LIGHTING QUESTION. The Chairman said that day week they had the electric lighting question before them and it trans- pired that there was an offer from a certain com- pany which a committee was appointed ro con- sider. He ought to tell them that some two or three months ago he received a letter from the Secretary or Manager of one of the largest electric companieti in the United Kingdom with regard to the lighting of Barmouth, in which certain questions were asked. He thought it would be premature then to place the matter bo- fore the Council. After seeing the Assistant Cterk and the Surveyer, he gave the information required. The gentleman called to see him at his house and they talked the matter over. He (the Co airman) also received a letter from the same person, subsequently stating that the Company had had to abandon the idea of making use of the water from Ceilwart owing to the insufficiency of it fcr the purpose, hut that they had an alternative scheme. After the last meeting he (the Mayor) wrote again to this gentleman, stating that he was disappointed at not having heard further from him and informing him that another company was offering to treat with the Council. He had received a letter in reply, from which he would read the following extract, the remainder relating to personal matters Your letter of yesterday's to hand just as I was pre- paring to write to you on the subject. I paid a flying visit to London on Wednesday for the purpose of reviewing figures for this scheme and of bringing the matter before our Board of Directors. We have decided to proceed in the matter and to immediately issue a draft prospectus of the scheme However, before going into further trouble and expense, we ask you as a Council to pa-s a resolu- tion giving us the option of dealing exclusively in the matter for six weeks, during which time we will canvasB the district to ascertain the amount of support we are likely to receive from residents and those interested in the towu. I feel sure you will consider our scheme a practical one, both from a technical and Gnmm«rnial noint of view, when the same has been laid before you." That meant, continued the Chairman, that they wanted the Council not to treat with any other company before they had received the opportunity of placing their scheme before them.—The Chairman added that he did not know whether that matter could be dealt with that day since it was not on the agenda.—Mr Allsop said it would come under the heading of general business.—Mr Hugh Evans pro- posed that they should give the undertaking not to treat with any other company until this offer was placed before them. There was no harm in that. It would not bind the Council in any way. — Mr Allsop seconded the proposition, observing that if it meant committing the ratepayers to any expendi- ture, he would not do so.—Mr Edward Williams said he would have nothing to do with it.—Mr Allsop That is the real effect of the proposition- that we have nothing to do with it.—Mr Williams said he meant that he would allow it to lie on the table. When the matter was laid before the rate- payers at the Board School, it was stated that several companies were ready at once to take it up as soon as they had the Provisional Order. That was not so and he would have nothing to do with it.—Mr Allsop said if they did not consider this proposal all the money they had expended in getting the Provincial Order would have been wasted. Besides, if the Order was allowed to lapse any other company would be able to get the powerq. -Mr Hugh Evana said that was the way he looked at it. There wap no harm in considering the proposal. They dtd not commit themselves in any way.—Mr Wm. Owtn agreed.— The Chairman then put the proposition up, and Mr Ed. Williams alone voted against it, whereupon the Chairman said he would have nothing to do with the matter. He washed his hands of it.—Mr Ed. Williams said he was only one, but the Chair- man said there were four or five members absent. —The Council then rose.
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A HIT.-The success which attended the Van Houten Cocoa House at the Glasgow Exhibition may be judged from the fact that no fewer than £534. 572 cups of cocoa were served at their Tasting Exhibit during the run of the Exhibition. On several occasions the number of cups served ex- ceeded 5,000 per diem, and on one day reached 7,495. The house itself with its artistic design and tastefal furnishings was admitted to be one of the features of the Exhibition, but what un- doubtedly drew the visitors was the attraction which a cap of this celebrated Cocoa has for all Cocoa drinkers.
DOLGKLLEY.
DOLGKLLEY. AMBULANCE CLASS.—On Friday an ambulance class was formed and the lecturer is Dr Hugh Jones, Caerffynon. Miss REES (CRANOGWEN).—An able address was delivered on Friday evening by Miss Rees (Cranog- wen) at Pendref Chapel on Temperance," and on the proposition of the Rev John Williams, B. A., seconded by Mr J. Meyrick Jones, a hearty vote of thanks was accorded her. LLWYNGWRIL WATER SUPPLY.—In the report of the Rural District Council last week it was stated that Mr Ffoulkes Jones of Llwyngwril moved that the advisers of the Countess de Norella should be written to for terms. The view which Mr Ftoulkes Jones expressed, however, was that it was pre- mature to write for terms until the decision of the Local Government Board was known as to the adequacy of supply from the source proposed. THE NEW SOCIAL CLUB.—The enthusiastic way in which this movement has been taken is a reve;.{ti::n to the slow-going members of the com- munity. The pound shares have been taken up with avidity and already E745 has been sub- scribed out of the minimum capital of 91,000. Mr J. Leigh Tayhr. Penmaenucha, has taken fifty shares in the Club. OBITUARY.—Oa Sunday week, Mrs Jones, Teigle House, Festiniog, died after a brief illness. Mrs Jones was a sister of Mrs Davies, Bridge-street, Dolgelley. She had five children, -two of whom (sens) are in America, while her three daughters are at home. The funeral took place on Wednes day when the Rev J. R. Jones, B.A offijiated. Mrs Jones was a member of the Church at Peniel. Great sympathy is felt for those who are left fatherless and motherless. TEA AND CONCERT.—On Wednesday evening the second of a series of tea parties was given at the Wesleyan's Vestry Room in aid of the bazaar fund which is to be held next summer. After tea was over a concert was held under the presidency of the Rev D. Thomas, when songs were rendered by Messrs E. M. Roberts and John Jones, Corris Misses Lizzie J. Rees and Winnie Jones and the Choir under the leadership of Mr H. M. Ellis. Recitations were also given by Messrs John Jones W. M. Roberts, and — Roberts, Bethesda. Miss L. C. Meredith and Mr D. R. Meredyth acted as accompanists. YOUNG HELPER'S LEAGUE.—At Bethel School- room on Thursday evening an illustrated lecture was given by Miss Rice, Chester, on the work done by the Young Helpers' League (Dr Barnardo). The local pr esident is Mrs Cartlesrnole, 1, Fron dirion the secretary, Miss DIVICS, Bridge-street. The room WAS filled with an appreciative audience. The chair was occupied by Mr E. W. Evans, Fron- dkion. The lantern was manipulated by Wr R. C. Evans and the lecture was listened to with marked attention. The sum of 10-3 was sent to Miss Divies at the end of the meeting from the Congregational Chapel as a result of a collection made by the congregation towards the funds of Dr Barnardo's institutions. HOUSEBREAKING. -Last Sunday ev#ning, be- tween five and eight o'clock, Maesafallau, near Caerdeon, Bontddu, was broken into while the family were attending religious service and the sum of £10 4s 6d was stolen. It seems that the window of the pantry was smashed, but the police failed to find any trace of entry through the window of that place. It seems that jE9 10s of the stolen money belonged to a lodger named Robert Belham and the other 149 6d belonged to the landlady, Mrs Blades. On Monday afternoon SERGEANT Owen, Dolgelley, and Sergeant Owen, Barmouth, apprehenied a man on suspicion and ne is in custody pending inquiries. Mr H. R JONES.—Mr H. R. Jones is going to leave Dolgalley for Wimbleton, where he has obtained a good situation in the offices of a w,II. known firm of solicitora. Mr Jones commenced his career with the late Charles Millard and after- wards spent eleven years with Mr J. Charles Hughes, solicitor, during which time he became very popular and made a very terge circle of friends. Some cf his friends recently met to con- sider the advisability of presenting him on leaving with some memento of Dolgelley. Messrs J. S. Fitchard and D. G, Williams were named secre- taries and MR T. H. Roberts treasurer of the MOVT mi nt. DEATH OF DEAN LEWIS.—On Monday the ead news was received at Dolgelley of the dpath of Rev Evan Lewis, dean of Bangor, who was from 1859 to 1884 (twenty-five years) the Rector of Dolgelley. The death teok place aboub half-past twelve on Sunday. Immediately the news of his death arrived, the Church bells rang muffled peals. During his rectorship of Dolgelley a lengthened and stormy controversy occurred between the Rector and his parishioners over the right of the Rector to appoint both churchwardens, a right which was claimed on the ground of custom. The resuit of the controversy was that the parishioners established their right to appoint one church- warden. An account of the rev. gentleman's life will he found in another column. TEACHERS' MEETING.—A meeting of the Dol- gel!ey branch of the National Union of Teachers was held on Saturday, at the Infants' Board School. The following were elected officers for the er,suing year :-Prf sident, Mr T. L. Williams, Board School, Ialawrdref vice-president, Mr J. I. jomi-s, National Schoolj; treasurer, Mr Rogers, Bryn- c tedifor and secretary, Mr W. Pryee Williams, Brithdir Board School.—Mr Humphrey Lowis, Board School, Llangollen, attended the meeting as a deputation from the National Union of Teachers' Executive, and a vote of thanks was accorded him for the valuable services he has rendered, especially to Welsh rural teachers, as one of the three Welsh representatives. It was further proposed, and unanimously agreed to support his candidature in the forthcoming election.—Mr T. H. Jones, of London was nominated for the vice-presidency of the National Union of Teacheis.—Mr Lewis gave a timely and interesting address, dealing with his experience at Russell-square (the parliament of the National Union of Teachers), and reviewing the work already done by the Union. C.M LITERARY SOCIETY.—The weekly meeting h"ld on Friday evening was turned into a Parlia- mentary night. The speaker of the House was Mr R. Guthrie Jones, solictor clerk of the house, Mr E. C!wyd Jones, B.Sc. prime minister and leader of the House, Mr R. Jones Griffith, B.A., solicitor; chancellor of the exchequer, Mr E. W. Evans home secretary, Mr R. C. Evans foreign secretary, Mr E. Williamg (Llew Meirion); colonial secretary, Mr O. D. Roberts and war secretary, Mr Hugh Roberts. The front Opposition bench was occupied by Mr W. Harvey Jones, Llys Mynach (leader of the Opposition), the Rev R. Morris, M.A., B.D,, Mr D. R. Jones, Mr W. G. Jones, and others. The Irish party was led by Mr Humphrey Morris and was fcupported by Mr Dan Williams, solicitor. After several questions had b'en put by the Oppo- sition and answered by the ministers, the leader of the Opposition (Mr W. Harvey Jones) proposed in a stirring address "That in the opinion of this House the Government is deserving censure for dismissing Sir Redvers Buller from the command of the first army corps." The proposition was seconded by Mr Dan Williams (a member of the Irish party). The Prime Minister replied for the Government and speeches were made by Messrs Humphrey Morris, Edward Williams, and E. W. Evan-. Mr John Roberts and the Prime Minister proposed that the question be now put," and it was found that the Ayes had it. On a division being taken, it was found that the original proposi- tion was carried by an overwhelming majority. The Cabinet was unable to get anybody to support them. URBAN DISTRICT COUNCIL, TUESDAY, Nov. EMBER 26TH.-Present: Mr John Edwards, chairman, presiding Messrs E. Wynne Williams, Ellis Williams, William Hughes, Rd. Richards, Robert Davies, David Meredith, R. Barnett, clerk and Dr Hugh Jones, medical officer. A COMPLAINT. Miss Jooea, Bridge street, appeared before the Council with a complaint with regard to the absence of light in the portion of the street in which she lived, wnere she said, youths and grown-up people used the window sills as seats. If a. light was turned on the scene it would, she thought, shame them.—Miss Jones was told that the matter would receive the attention of the Lighting Com- mittee. INSUFFICIENT STAFF. The question of employing an additional work- man, the work of the Council being mora than the present staff were able to cope with was considered, but ultimately deferred until the next meeting. REFUSE COLLECTING. The Streets Committee had considered the question of extending the field of operations of the refuse cart and recommended that it should visit Pandyrodyn once a week, a receptacle to be place there to hold the refuse until the cart came. —The recommendation was adopted and it was also decided to serve notices upon the inhabitants of Pandyrodyn requesting them to stop depositing their refuse where they have hitherto done. MISCELLANEOUS. The Chairman stated that Mr Adams, on behalf of th, ovrners of Brynmair and Rock Cottage, had written complaining that the well in the former place was polluted owing to a cowhouse and midden BELONGING to Mr Edward Evans and of a bad smell which caused inconvenience to the inhabitants of Rock Cottage. The Medical Officer and he had visited the place, but were unable to ascertain whether the well was polluted from the source stated without the land being opened farther than it was.- It was agreed that the Chairman and the Medical Officer should make further inveatigation, the Chairman saying that the permission of the owners would have to be obtained to open up the ground.—The Medical Officer, arriving later, said he was not at all satisfied with the immediate surroundings of the well. As to the midden, he thought no such thing should be allowed to exist without provision for carrying away the liquid so that it might, not soak into the ground. Of course he could not say whether it actually polluted the well. In the letter a case of diptheria was attributed to the well, but in view of the fact that there were other sanitary defects which the Chairman and he dis- covered in the house itself he could not admit that statement without further evidence.—On the motion of Mr Rd. Richards, seconded by Mr Dd. Meredith, it was decided to coustruct ps-vements in certain parts of the town on the usual terms with the owners. HEALTH OF THE TOWN. The Medical Officer's report stated that the town had been free from any infectious diseases during the past fortnight.—The Chairman said the health of the town was very satisfactory. During the past two months as many cases aa had occurred were of a very mild type. CHARITIES. There was a notice on the agenda in the na me of Mr David Meredith to the effect that application be made to the Local Government Board for an Order conferring upon the Council certain powers belonging to a Parish Council.—The Chairman ex. plained that when the Council applied previously for the power to appoint trustees for charities they omitted to ask for the power to call upon the trustees for an account of their trusteeship at the end of the year. The Chairman added that was rendered more essential by the minimum of in- terest taken in the vestry meetings, which were very badly attended.—Mr Ellis Williams asked how the meetings were announced, and the Chair- man replied that notices were sent out as was usual. —Mr Wynne Williams, seconding the proposition, it was agreed to.—The Clerk said a deputation waited upon the Rector and churchwardens with regard to the Faenol Charity, and the latter agreed to two trustees being appointed—one by that Council and one by the Parish Council. The Parish Council had appointed their chairman, Mr John Roberts, Henblas, and agreed that the chair- man should always hold the position in virtue of his office.-On the motion of Mr David Meredith, seconded by Mr Wynne Williams, Mr Edwards was nominated, and it was agreed to recommend to the Joint Committee that the chairman for the year should always hold the office.-Tlie Clerk said the Chairman and he had been writing to the Charity Commissioners with regard to other charities, and it appeared that the Council had certain powers with regard to the Humphrey Jones' Charity for poor and indigent children. The Joint Committee recommended that four trustees be appointed for the charity—two by the Council and two by the Parish Council. The Chairman observed that the charity amounted to 990, invested in consols. The interest was divided last time between a large number of children, coming to about 2s each. A better scheme should BE prepared for the distribution of the charity, as there was no doubt that many of those children did not need the relief.—Messrs Ellis Williams and David Meredith were nominated trustees of this charity, and the Chairman of the Ursula Owen Charity.—The Council then rose.
MAENTWROG
MAENTWROG RENT AUDIT.—The audit of the Tanybwlch Estate took place yesterday (Tnursday) at the Oakeley Arms Hotel. APPOINTMENT. -Miss Morris, Blaenau Festiniog, who has been appointed headmistress of the National School, has commi n.-ed her duties. SALE.—Mr John Davies, auctioneer and valuer of Blaenau Festiniog, will put up by auction on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday next, the whole of the household furniture and outdoor effects of the Grapes Hotel. THE PARISH COUNCIL.-A correspondent writes to ask whether the members of the Council feel that they have no work to do. It appears that the Council has had no meeting for months. TEMPERANCE SUNDAY. —On Sunday afternoon at five, addresses on temperance were delivered by the Rev D. Hughes (C.M.,) Trawsfynydd, and the Rev W. Lloyd Davies (W.) Llan, at the Wesleyan Church. Mr Joseph Lewis presided. Temperance sermons were preached at the three Nonconformist chapels on Sunday.
DEATH OF THE DEAN OF BANGOR.
DEATH OF THE DEAN OF BANGOR. The Very Rev. Evan Lewis, dean of Bangor, died at the Deanery at half-past twelve noon on Sun- day at the age of 83. Dean Lewis was a native of Llangwyryfon, Cardiganshire, and received his elementary education at a grammar school kept by Mr Jeffreys at Aberystwyth, and subsequently he and his brother David went to Oxford. They were both successful while at Oxford. David was appointed a Fellow at Jesus College, and subse- quently became vice-principal. He joined John Henry Newman in the Tractarian movement. He remained steadfast to his Church, and graduated in 1841, After leaving Oxford, he became the private tutor to the Penglaise family, Aberystwyth. In 1842 he was ordained deacon, and admitted to priest's orders in the same year. After curacies at Llanddeusant, Llanfaes, Cwm, Penmon, and Llan- fihangelysceifiog, in 1847 he undertook the curacy of Maesygroes, Llanillchd, and the name of Lewis Maesygrops" was known far and wide, and is held in reverence to this day for his many good works. During his vicarate at Aberdare he became famous as a Churchman who had the courage of his convictions, which he developed fuller upon his appointment to the rectory at Dolgelley, where his sound teaching was the means of rearing Churchpeople who could give a reason why they went to Church. His unflagging zfal on behalf of his dearly-loved principles biought him into contact with many a foe, but nothing pleased him better than to measure swords with an adversary. His was a noble and unselfish life, and the Church at Dolgelley is indebted to him for his devotion to his ministerial functions. In the hottest arguments he never lost his temper, but argued his points unflinchingly, and those who did not agree with him always confessed that he was a gentleman in all his dealings—hitting straight from the shoulder. While at Dolgelley he was appointed chaplain of the County GAol, rural dean of Estimaner, Proctor in Convocation, local secre- tary of the Society for Propagating the Gospel, chancellor of Bangor Cathedral, and canon residen- tiary in 1877. In 1834 he WAS appointod Dean of Bangor, and while his parishioners at Dolgelley mourned his departure, they were glad that such honour had been bestowed upon him. During hia tenure of this office the musical portion of the ser- vices at the cathedral reached a wonderful pitch of excellence, especially under the regime of the present organist, Mr Westlake Morgan. Dean Lewis was an ardent controversialist in his prime, and published several treatises. He leaves a wife and several children to mourn their loss.
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OORWEN. SOCIAL TEA AND ENTERTAINMENT.—A social tea and entertainment, organized and conducted by the meu of St J uliea's Church and Sunday Scool, was held at the Assembly Rooms on Wednesday last when about 360 sat down to tea. The decoration of the room was ably carried out by Messrs D. P Davies, Jacob Jones, W. J. Sransfidd, J. Davies- Hughes, J. Paddock, R. Williams, and R. H. Morris. The tea tables were tastefully arranged by Mr D. P. Davies, and Mr J. Davies-Hughea acted aa general superintendent and tea makfr. The following gentlemen presided at the tables Table No I-Dr Jones and Mr W. Cragg, at the urns Messrs Richard Jones, J. Paddock, J. Evans, R. Churn, H. Williams, C. Morris, H. Hogg, waiters. Table No 2.-Messrs E. Davies and D. P. Davies, at the urns Messrs J. Jones, Bosworth, H. Crump, R. Daniels, H. Peake, T. Warburton, jun, and R. Williams, waiters. Table No 3.—Messrs J. O. Pugh and J. Dickers, at the urns Messrs Thomas H. Roberts, W. Everson, U. Roberts, T. Salisbury, W. T. Edwards, J. Egerton, D. Davies, and James Jones, waiters. Carvers, Rev D. Griffith, Messrs W. J. Stansfield, J. Kerrush, W. Vinton, R. M. Evans, R. Williams, T. Dodd, and R. Jones. The following also assisted:—In the kitchen: Messrs J. Salibury, G, Brown, T. Stockton, T. Edwards, Edward Jones. Cloak room: Mr J. Edwards. Door attendants: Messrs H. Hughes, Gray Jones, T. Williams. Hon, secretary Mr R. H. Morris. The tables were loaded with a large variety of tempting eatables and after being cleared an enter- tainment took place in which the following ladies and gentlemen took "partMrs Stansfield, Miss Cragg, Miss M. Cragg, Miss N. Roberts, Miss Hattie Pugh, Messrs R. Daniels, E. E. Peake, and H. Williams. During the entertainment a letter was read from Dr Walker regretting his inability to be present owing to a severe cold. Several games were during the evening taken up with much zest under the able direction of Messrs Paddock, Churn, and Vinton. At the close of the entertain- ment a Cinderella dance took place, the M.C. being Mr D. P. Davies. The accompanists were Mrs Stansfield, Mrs O. Williams, Misses L Parry, G. Williams, and Madge Morris. Great praise ia due to all who so ably and successfully performed their several duties. BOARD OF GUARDIANS, FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 22ND.—Present: Dr Jones (chairman); Messrs R. R. Roberts, Godfrey Parry, H. Rees, and H. Hughes, Corwen R. O. Roberts, Gwyddel- weru W. E. Williams and Thomas Owen, Llangar the Hon. Mrs Eden, the Rev Ivan T. Davies and Mr Henry Davies, Llandrillo; Messrs E. P. Jones, Llansantffraid G.D. John Williams, Bryneglwys W. A. Jones, Cerrigy- druidion John Roberts and R. M Daviett, Llangolleu (Rural) Mrs Roberts, Messrs Joseph Manson and W. Pencerdd Williams, Llangollen (Urban); John Roberts, Llanfihtngel G M. D. W. Roberts and Robert Ellis, Llantysilio E. Derbyshire and E. Foulkes (relieving officers); R. Wiliiam3 (master) and John Evans (deputy clerk). clerk). Statistics. Out-relief administered during the past fortnight-Corwen district, per Mr E. Derbyshire, £ 5115s 6d to 206 paupers correspond- ing fortnight last year, £4916s to 184 paupers. Llangollen district, per Mr E. Foulkes, X50 13s to 193 paupers; corresponding fortnight last year, C55 7s Od to 218 paupers. Number of in- mates in the House, 53; corresponding week last year, 55. Number of vagrants relieved during the past fortnight, 33; against 29 for the corres- ponding fortnight of last year. Correpondence. -A letter was read from Col. Lynea, Llangwm, apologising for his absence from this ineeting.-Dr J. Medwyn Hughes, Ruthin, wrote on behalf of his brother (Mr Hughes, clerk) thinking the Board moat sincerely for their kind sympathy with him in hia recent bereavementjj and aloo his present indisposition, and assuring the Board that Mr Hughes highly appreciates their kind words coming as they do from those whom he always considers it a pleasure to serve. Also Miss Hughes (sister of the Clerk, and a member of the Board) returned her sincere thanks for the Board's kind expressions of sympathy with her in her great bereavement. Exclusion of Strong Drink trom the Christmas Festivities.-A circular letter was read from the Executive of the National United Temperance Council with reference to preventing the supply of intoxicating liquors to the inmates of the work- houses at Christmas time. It was pointed out that a very strong consensus of opinion on the part of many experienced guardians is on the side of the exclusion of strong driuk from the Christmas fes- tivities on the ground so strongly supported by facts as to be beyond dispute, that a very high proportion of workhouse inmates become such as a result of drink, that strong drink at Christmas, in many C-ses, re-awakeus the appetite for it and in- creaies THE difficulty of maintaining discipline, and moreover SUCH provision is at bes; a mistaken kindness and often a positive andjcruel injury.— The master was discussed at some length.—The Chairman admitted that he had been in the habit for some years of treating the inmates of the Workhouse with a gla-s of beer with their dinner on Christmas Day and he was not aware of any harm whatever following the custom. Many of the inmates looked upon getting the glass of beer with their dinner as part of the Christmas treat and he should feel sorry to deprive them of it.—Several members spf)k,, t!trongly against the introduction of strong drink into the w rkhousa on any occasion except as a medicine, as even only one glass might wcrk mischief by re-awaken- ing the craviug for the drink in those who had fallen victims to it.—The Master, on being called into the room, said that though personally he was against intoxicating liquors, he had not noticed any ill-effects WHAAEVRR from the little of beer which the inmates got on Christmas Day.-On a division being taken, the majority voted for leav- ing things as they are. Potatoes. -There were three tenders for supply. ing the Workhouse with potatoes for the ensuing six months aud it was decided to accept the lowest, namely, that of Mr S. Evans, Groealwyd, Corwen, at f3 per ton delivered. Notice of Motion.—The Rev Ivan T. Davies gave notice that at the next meeting he will move that householders in receipt of out-door relief be allowed an extra sixpence per week until the 25th March next on account of the high price of coal. EDEYRNION RURAL DISTRICT COUNCIL, FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 22ND.-Present: Messrs R. R. Roberts (chaiiman); Dr Jones, Godfrey Parry, H. Rees, and H. Hughes, Corwen R. 0. Roberts, Gwyddelwern; W. E. Williams and Thomas Owen, Llangar; the Hon. Mrs Eden, the Rev Ivan T. Davies, and Mr Henry Davies, Llandrillo and Mr E. P. Jones, Llausantffraid Dr White (medical officer of health); Mr Edward Edwards (surveyor, &c.) and Mr John Evans (deputy clerk). Corwen Sewerage.—A letter was read from the LRCAL Government Board enquiring of the present position of the question of the disposal (,f the sewage at Corwen.-Upon the motion of the Rev Ivan T. Daviep, seconded by Mr R. R. Roberts, the Clerk was instructed to reply that the Com- mittee had not had an opportunity to meet, but expected to be able to do so before the next ordinary meeting of the Council. University Colleqe of Wales, Ban-oor. -Upon the motion of Dr Jones seconded by Mr Thomas Owen, the Rev Ivan T. Davies was unanimously re-elected to represent the Council on the Board of Governors of the University College of Wales, Bangor. Standing Orders.-The Committee not being pre- pared with their report, it was resolved to adjourn the consideration of Standing Orders for the Council to the next meeting. Footbridges at Llandrillo.-After hearing the Committee's report, it was decided that footbridges be put up at once by CadwBtand Blaendinam, Llan- drillo. Maintenance of Road. -Upon the motion of Mr Henry Davies, it was resolved that the Council take over and maintain the road from Melinyglyn to Llechweddyelyn, Llandrillo. Llansantffraid Water Rate. Tbe Collector asked for instructions how to deal with one or two tenants who objected to pay the water tate on the ground that the supply of water was not regular, and he was directed to take the usual proceedings against those who refused to pay. Moeladda Road.-The question of putting a fence on a dangerous portion ot the Moeladda road was referred to a committee consisting of Messrs W. E. Williams, John Lloyd, H. Rees, and the Surveyor.
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CAMBRIAN RAILWAYS.—Approximate return of traffic receipts for the week ending November 24tb, 1901: Miles open, 250. Passengers, pareeth, &c., 91,970; merchandise, minerals, and live stock, E2,816 total for the week, £ 4,786; aggregate from commencement of half-year, 9154,073. Actual traffic receipts for the corresponding week last year: Miles open, 250. Passengers, parcels, &c., £1,195; merchandise, minerals, and live gtock, £ 2,741; total for the week, £4,656; aggre- gate from commencement of half-year, 9147,222. Increase for the week: Passengers, parcels, &c., JE55 merchandise, minerals, and live-stock, £ 75; total for the week, 9130. Aggre- gate increase Passengers, parcels, &c., £ 4,246 merchandise, minerals, and live stock, E2,605 aggregate from commencement of half-year, £ 6,851. Lord Penrhyn has forwarded a oheque for E25 to the officer commanding the "A" Squadron 2nd Dragoons (Queen's Bays), which sailed for South Africa last Saturday, and which was on duty at Bangor recently in connection with the Peiirhyn strike, for the purchase of luxuries for the men of that squadron during their voyage to South Africa.
HOME-COMING OF LIEUT. EDWARDS,…
HOME-COMING OF LIEUT. EDWARDS, D.S.O., CORRIS. ENTHUSIASTIC RECEPTION. On Saturday afternoon Lieut. Edwards, D.S.O., eldest son of the Rev R. J. Edwards, vicar of Corris, who volunteered for activt- S-rvice in Snuth Africa some thirteen months ago with the 1st Bat- talion Royal Welsh Fusiliers, returned to his native place and was accorded an enthusiastic reception by the inhabitants of Corris, Aberllefeni, Llwyn- gwern, and the surrounding district, all turning out in their best attire to welcome home their hero. The young officer arrived at Southampton on the Monday previous by the 8.8. Temph more and was met by his father and mother, the Rev R. J. and Mrs Edwards. On Saturday morning he left the depot at Carnarvon and travelled home. When at Glandovey Junction a nu:nber of youug men recognised him as he alighted from the 'rain anrl heartily cheered him. A larg- crawd awaited his arrival at Machynlleth. His departure by tha Corris Rail- way for hia native home was the signal for the shrieking of engine whistles and the reports of fog signals. This was repeated at each station along the line. As he stepped from the train at Corris he was greeted with tumultous cheering by the crowd which bad assembled there. Over the entrance to the Station an arch of evergeens had been erected on which were the words Welcome Ho ne." The combined bands of Corris and Aberllefeni at the same time struck up "See the Conquering Hero Come* and Lieutenant Edwards was escorted by the R c-p. tion Committee into the centre of the town. Here a vehicle had been prettily d corated with ever greens and Lieut. Edwards took hi- seat in it. Mr J. R. Dix, macag. r of the Corris Railway and chairman of the Reception Committee, then read the following address To Lieut. Edwards, D.S.O., R. W.F. On behalr of the Reception Com- mittee representing the whole of this extensive parish we desire to extend to you a most hearty and cordial welcome home on your return from active service in South Africa where, under Provi- dence, you have escaped many dangers and where you have so greatly distinguished yourself. Since you ieft here a little over a year ago, we have care- fully and anxiously watched your career. We were delighted to read the account of the brave exploit which you performed in the service of your country and which has been recognised by all from the Commander-in-Chief downwards and by your being mentioned in dispatches and having conferred upon you the D.S O. We feel that you have proved an honour to your country, an honour to- Wales, and in particular an honour to the parish where you have been brought up. We are glad of this oppor- tunity of welcoming you hack and fervently hope that you may long be spired to add Imtre and renown to a career which you have so promisingly begun.—Signed by J, R. Dix, chairman of the Reception Committee Henry Edwards, hon. treasurer and John M. Wilson, hon. secretary." Mr E. WILLIAMS, speaking in Welsh, did not think any words of his could better praie the brave exploit of Lieutenant Edwards, for which he had received the D.S.O., and which he un- doubtedly richly deserved, than those contained in the address of welcome. The whole parish was sincerely giad that he had been spared to return home to his native home at Corris. He had fought nobly for his king and country and the whole empire was thrilled with the brave exploit- (Cheers)—which had earned for him so much distinction. He (the speaker) had known Lieat Edwards from his childhood and he felt very proud at heart to think that one whom he knew so intimately should have earned such distinction. (Cheers.) Mr T. H. W. IDRIS, Talyllyn, expressed the pleasure which he felt at being able to be present to assist in congratulating Lieat Edwards on his return home. As they knew, Lieut Edwards belonged to a regiment which had not only shed lustre and renown on Wales, but also on the British Army. (Cheers.) It was regiment that had obtained tee largest number of Victoria Crosses in the Army. (Renewed cheering ) Men such as Williams and Jones boy campanions of his, who earned their Victoria Crosses at Rorkes Drift. Wales was also renowned for such as Colonel Mathias of Dargai —(applause)—who had also shed lustre on the Principality. Amongst those could now be added the name of their hero, Lieutenant Edwards of Corris. (Loud and prolonged applause.) The inhabitants of that parish would ever remember that brave officer and they were proud of him. They hoped and trusted that he would have an illustrious career—(hear, hear)—for they were told that the S, n who made glad ths hearts of his father and mother should he blessed. (Applause). The band then struck up For He's a Jolly Good Fellow." Mr ROLAND JONES, Aberllefeni, after having expressed pleasure at being present at that reception and paid a tribute to Lieutenant Edwards' career and act of bravery which had earned for him well merited distinction read some suitable jverees which he had composed for the occasion. Lieut. EDWARDS, who was cordially received, said —I wish to thank you for the hearty recepion which you have accorded me and which I do not deserve in any way It is a great honour to my regiment, which has been at the front and done very well. I have never made a speech before and therefore cannot say any more, but again thank you for the kind welcome you have given me. (Cheers.) The following were the members of the Reception Committee who carried out all the arrangements:- Messrs J. R. Dix (chairman), John Pritcnard, Wm. Williams, W. LI. Williams, R. Davies, John Davies, Richard Lewis, Peter FraRer, W. Thynne, William Lloyd, W. R. Jones, Hugh Williams, Henry Edwaris (hon. treasurer), and J. M. Wilson (hon. secretary). A procession was then formed in the following order, and the conveyance was drawn to the Vicarage Corris and Aberllefeni Bands, Local Members of S.W.B. and Privata H. Arthur. Lieutenant. Edwards and the Vicar, School Children, Reception Committee, General Public. The route was gaily decorated with flags and fes- toons. The bands played Home Sweet Home," Auld Lang Syne," and" When Tommy comes Marching Home." Opposite the Braichgoch ArmS Hotel was an arch of evergreens and surmounted on a goat were the words, Welcome to the Hero" and ",Bravo Royal Welsh," on the other side being the inscription of the regiment, Death or Glory Boys." Even the humblest cottager displayed some sort of bunting and others iu various ways showed their appreciation of the young officer's service. The entrance to the Vicar- age was decoraed with festoons AND evergreens and the words Welcome Home, and on arrival opposite the house the Rev R. J. Edwards, the vicar, after having thanked the ceo- gregation for the reception they had given his son, said he had been repeatedly asked why his son W»S not wearing his uniform. He took that opportunity of explaining that officers in the regular army were not allowed to wear their military uniform when 00 fnrlnl1uh. Snfialrinor "f th", war the raw NAnt1..m"0 -0- tv. eftv&.& said no regiment had given better satisfaction 111 the present war than the Royal Welsh FusjIiers, the regiment to which his son belonged. (Cheers)- The reason for this was not far to seek. Welshmen were quite at home among the hills met the enemy aa if fighting among the hills Wales. (Applause). His son assumed, and b6 0 (the speaker) supposed rightly, that that receptio, was given for the honour of the regiment to whio, he belonged, as it was the men that accomp»°'E, his son that did the work. (Hear, hear.) IN C°."I elusion, he thanked the assembly for the CORD' reception given his son. During the proceedings Mr Williams, FrongoC 11 noticing Mr Oliver Ruck, who has served ? present war in the 2nd Canadian Mount d amongst the crowd, called for three cheers, were heartily given. Mr Ruck is a nephew staying with Mrs Ruck, Pantyllydw, Corris. „ The people then separated and the school CHI^ of the parish were given tea at the school was provided by the Vicar. JGP Shortly afterwards, the Dolgelley Cyclists CB of the Royal Welsh Fusiliers rode up and E member shook hands with Lieutenant Edwards- f, On the recommendation of Lord tbe Lieutenant Edwards has been appointed to ae Indian Staff Corps and will, it ill expected, licb for India during February next. The exploit ti00 gained for Lieutenant Edwards such istific co and the Distinguished Service Order OCCURR* ^T the night of July 18th. He was then Y#L Naaupoort in command of A section of THE Welsh Fusiliers. It was reported to him that AP the of Boers had been seen prowling about 1 immediate locality and, accompanied by te" ered, he proceeded to the spot where they had I 00 a distance of four miles from NaauPOoro. oeoil arrival, at about twelve o'clock at night, THE CFEP were found to be asleep and the small PAR.,G^ up to within twenty yards and fired a T. the midst of the Boers. Four were similar number captured, and the RE0J J>I«0' decamped, leaving the laager in the hands tenant Edwards and his men.
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