The Cambrian News and Merionethshire Standard

NOTICES TO CORRESPONDENTS. "R.M."—Not in this column—never. "Student."—The subject is not of suf- ficient general interest. "CHURCH MEMBER."—The world is full of saviours. They go to their graves unrecognised. Take the place you think ought to be filled and accept the consequences. Dare you? "T.R."—There is nothitig mOl in the thing than has been dealt with time after time. The only change is that at last the appeal has reached you. W.W.Y ou can buy a book for six- pence which you could not master in a year. Do not read or talk rubbish. "A SUBSCRIBER."—I do not remember all that I have written. Probably I have outgrown a good deal of it during the past forty or fifty years. There is one person I never hesitate to con- tradict or oppose, namely, myself. u 0.1 draw a distinct line between theology and religion and also be- tween devotional exercises and relig- ion. Thousands of petople do not understand the meanings and signifi- cances of their own religious observ- ances. "RHIW."—I did not ask for your opinion, and it does not seem to be worth any- thing now I have got it.

STILL THEY COJIE. Mr. Lloyd George is named as the pro- bable Liberal candidate for Glasgow Uni- versity Lord Rectorship. What next? If he is not careful he will be made the recipient of an American degree next. I hope he will draw the line at an American degree. HOW SAD I The other day some London thieves got to know that a large sum of money was to be taken to a bank in bags. They made very careful and successful arrange- ments to steal tho3eljags. The result was of such a nature that I was as nearly sorry for those thieves as ever I was for any thieves in my life. There were five bags each containing five hundred sovereigns and there were five other bags. The thieves got clear away with the five other ether bags and when they examined them found that each bag contained one pound's worth of pennies and half-pennies. Only five pounds' worth. How sad! I do not know what they said when they discovered their mistake and I could not print the lan- guage if I did know. I PITY F&R TOWN DWELLERS. The other day I went one of my annual walks. This time to New Cross, to see I the primroses. They were in full splen- dour and in rich profusion, and I was glad to see them. Primroses were not the only flewers to be seen, but they were what I went to see in their green setting, and I shall continue to see them whenever I wish to banish some form of ugliness. I am sorry for people who are forced to live in large towns and who cannot get away into green-bordered lanes, prim- rose-studded and overhung t?y great trees. There is nothing that men could givG to me which would induce me to live in a large town where soot prevails and black- ness enly varies in intensity of Bideous- ness. To look across the fields at Nanteos house, and at the woods about it, is a pleasure worth more than any grimy town could ever give to me. It is always a pleasure to me to stand and look at Nanteos house. The lines of it are beauti. ful and its surroundings are magnificent, That day I went to see the primroses the runlets were singing down the green, flower-bespangled poadsides on their way to the brooks and finally to the all-absorb- ing sea. The wide open spaces seemed t-o accen- tuate the stillness which prevailed. I felt that I was free as it is impossible to be fcee is towns. All round abou me there was beauty and mystery and impressive silence that at any moment I feltmiWlt break into world-crashing impacts and turmoil. Whenever I am in the laaes far away from tewns I teel the presence of those who lived m past days. There is abaut me a sense of the nearness ef the unseen, ani I wnit- and listao as if I had Ljuud spirit whispers er was conscious of unseen presences. The spirit world is very near to me in the sunlit laaes—nearer than at night when the fields lie in the shimmering light of the moon. All around nae were marvels of growth. At the root of every blade of grass the were forces I do not understand. There was life—life—life—everywhere. White flowers, yellow flowers, blue flowers, scarlet flowers shone in the light and some of them swayed to and fro on long stalks with a delicacy of motion I never see in anything else, not even in the flowings of water or the flight of birds. The plenitude of flowers and leaves, and weeds—brave weeds—was beyond expres- sion. It was hard to believe that there had ever been or could ever be any death. I laughed quietly at the thought of death, and told myself once more that I know nothing about death—or life, or about the meaning of the world which may be ten thousand times more wonderful than I realise it to be in the absence of facilities to perceive what is hidden from me. I have profound pity for town dwellers who, even when they see grass, see only -a. grimy green and never can find broad spaces of beauty where they can rest and be refreshed. Heaven can never come near to the town dweller as it comes to -those who loiter in woods and lanes and "watch the swaying of tree tops And hear "the wind singing love songs to the leaves. Every day and every night the prim- "Toses I went to see will give lavishly of itheir beauty and then will follow seed and new growths. QCITE TRUE. Cheerful Person (meeting absent-minded man): Allow me to introduce myself to you for the fifth or sixth time. I am Mr. Sediitz from Morbid. We have met be- fore. Absent-Minded Man (trying to remem- ber) Ah, and we have met before, have we? I know of you, but as a friend of mine says" I perceive, but I do not recog- nise." Cheerful Person (laughing quietly to himself); Next time I meet you I will introduce myself again. You will not mind, will you? Absent-minded Man (quite relieved): 0, no; I shall be most pleased. Introduce yourself as often as you happen to meet me. I daresay in time I shall remember you. (Exit Cheerful Person. The Absent- minded Man wonders why he cannot re- member people who can remember him). OBSERVATIONS More courage may be required to re- Tnain in obscurity than to engage in great public conflicts. The criminal is often more astounded his own deeds than those who read -•jabout them or suffer them. Freedom may be far more painful, dis- abling, and fatal than slavery. A man almost always is his own worst ijand most cruel despot. Fame is not too certain outcome of "worthiness. Great deeds depend on other ithings than themselves for recognition. It requires more courage to calmly face ridicule and contempt than to fight with vild beasts at Ephesus or elsewhere. He who wants to help other people must abstain frem helping himself. YRMA. When life is sad and filled with gloom I look at thee and breathe thy name; At once the shadows cease to loom, And, where blackness was, is glowing flame. [ look into thy tearless eyes And see their fires alight; I note thy tight-drawn lips and mouth— Thy skin all ashen white, And well I know the hell within- The hate, the strain, the fight. 0, Yrma, my beloved, the daylight wanes [ And comes tho dark in which I, musing, walk; Ah, the still nights when we in moonlit lanes Sweet silence broke with tiny .scraps of talk. Long years have passed since then and we are old, But never half our rapture has been told. As you and I together through the world Unheeding wend our way, Each shiring moin we see the grass dew- pearled Nor care what men may say. At night we see the star-bespangled sky And in the stillness hear men's souls pass '•y- .1 MODERN JEREMIAH. There has not been a single miracle at St. Winefride's Well for I do not know how long. Perhaps the water is not quite clean enough. The summer season is now at hand when a really good advertisement for the place is needed, but there appears to be a slump in Holywell miracles. The deterioration of the human race is going on steadily, I am told. The chief reason for this deterioration is, I under- stand, cigarette smoking and the sucking by babies of rubber teats. The depopulation of the rural districts is carrying dismay to Cockney hearts and I see a time in the dim future when all rural districts will be howling wildernesses, The depopulation of the rural districts is a very ancient means of utter ruin, but that is a detail. The decay of religion is becoming notor- ious. There are as many religions in the world as ever, but there is said to be a lamentable falling away in faith and a serious decline in religious observances. Nobody seems to know any more about life and death and the mysteries of the universe than was known thousands of years ago, but each of the different sects is sure that all the others are quite wrong. The trade of the country is being ruined. The only suggested cure is that everybody should be made to pay more for all things that are used and consumed by means of taxes put on imports. The confidence of rich people that if the poor would be sup- plied with taxed food they would be much better off is very beautiful to realise and shows an easy and comfortable way out of poverty and distress. The poor do not see it in this light, but then people are blind. Disaster of terrible significance is im- pending—so it is said—owing to the great decline in the birth-rate. That people should refuse to have more children than they can support is said to be horrible and to indicate terrible conditions of de- pravity and crime. Why it should be j wrong to breed more sheep or horses or other animals than you can feed and be right to breed more children than you can feed I do not know, but the consternatien at the declining birth-rate is very great, espeeially arnang bachelors jyjjd old maids. Vice i8 becoming rampant. Rampant is a word. Literature is decadent. Beeadsnt is also a good word. Seciety is steeped ill. hedonistic lusurio useless and pain and discomfort of all kinds are shunned. I dare not attempt to desewbe in detail this hopeless state of things. My friends will see by what I have written that the world is rapidly going to the degs in many ways and most likely will not last more. than another two or three hundred tfheusand years. I am sorry, very sorry, but what can be done in the face of a wrongly-made world full ef perverse people who have to esist under cosditions which they did not make, but for which they are to be held eternally re- sponsible. It is hard work being cheer- ful. I am glad I did not make tfee world. ANOTHER FISH STORY. A foreign paper says that a Norwegian fisherman has fitted up a telephone appar- atus on his boat, which enables him to hear the fish approaching, and even to make a guess at their number. I believe that when a fish winks the noise in that telephone is like the report of a pistol! A FRBSH APPLICATION. I have discovered that there is a way of using the gallery financiers' method of doing sums that can be applied to other things besides Aberystwyth borough finance. Somebody told me that during the year there had been fivo weeks of keen frost in that town and three weeks of intense heat. I then got the temperatures for all the weeks of the year and divided them by fifty-two and found that tho average was fifty-one degrees which shows that there was no keen frost at all and no intense heat. The" nett" result was moderation. This must be quite plain to everybody. Figures are wonderful things. OF COURSE THERE ARE. I see by the "Western Mail" that there are several Chinese buried in the Cardiff Cemetery. Of course there are. I suppose there is not a foreign nation on earth that is not liberally represented in the Cardiff Cemetery! That is why Car- diff is sometimes called the Metropolis of the World—I mean the Metropolis of Wales. The Coast. J.G.

ABERYSTWYTH Dogs.—At Portmadoc Show last Thurs- day, Mr E Tudor Jones, Llanbadarn, secured two first and two second prizes in the dog class. The Coliseum.—For three nights—May 25th to 27th—Mr. J. Codman will make a special visit to the Coliseum with his new Empire animated electric pictures which he describes as the finest in the world. He will be supported by a high-class com- pany of artistes. A matinee and children's performance will be given at five o'clock on Wednesday. Radical Club.—On Thursday evening a discussion on the Licensing Bill was opened by the Rev R J Rees and Mr W F Phillips. The speakers also included Messrs T J Samuel, chairman, P B Loveday. and Griffith Williams. There was a good at- tendance. New Schools Inspector.—Consequent to the death of Mr Darlington, it is stated that considerable changes are about to take place in the Welsh schools inspector- ate, and that Mr Griffith Price Williams, M.A., Ph.D., at present assistant lecturer in German at the Liverpool University, has been appointed to a junior inspectorship. Mr Williams, who is about thirty years of age, is a native of Pwllheli, where he started his educational career in an ele- mentary school. Gaining a scholarship, he continued his studies at the Oswestry High School, Bangor University College, and Aberystwvth University College, where he graduated with first-class honours in Eng- lish language and literature. He was granted the M.A. degree of Wales for re- search work and underwent a three years' course at Aberystwyth in the theory and practice of teaching, and proceeded to the German Universities of Heidelberg and Fribourg, where he pursued 11 course of advanced research werk in Celtic. Death of Mr. Leonard Darlington.—A cablegram was received this morning from the island of Barbadoes, West Indies, announcing the death of Mr. Leonard Darlington, M.A. (Oxon), youngest brother of the late Ir. Thomas Darling- ton, inspector of schools, Llanbadarn-road. The deceased gentleman, who spent last Christmas vacation in Aberystwyth, only left last January to take up an important appointment at the Barbadoes Lodge School. His numerous friends will deeply regret the unexpected loss of so loyal a friend and so charming a companion. All along Mr. Darlington had a brave struggle with disease and although he received every kindness and attention from his col- leagues and the medical inspector for the island, it is sad to think lie should have died so far away from home and his own people. Funeral.—On Wednesday afternoon of last week, a large gathering, represnting various religious and temperance organisa- tions from all parts of North Wales and the border counties, attended the funeral of the Rev John Williams, secretary of the Home Missions and the English causes of the Calvinistic Methodists of North Wales. A service was held at the Zion Calvinistic Methodist Chapel,over which the Rev R E Morris (pastor of the church) pre- sided, and in which the Revs Griffith Ellis, Bootle; John Owen, Mold; R J Williams, Liverpool, secretary of the Calvinistic Methodists' Foreign Missionary Society: R Peris Williams, Wrexham; Richard Jones, Hawarden; and Messrs Edward Griffith, Dolgelley, and Ed. Jones, J.P., Trewythen.Llandinam, took part. After the service, the cortege proceeded through the town to the Wrexham Borough Cemetery, amid many tokens of respect and sym- pathy. The chief mourners were Mrs Wil- liams, widow; Masters W. E., E. H., R. H., and J. B. Williams, sons; Misses M. E., M. A., and H. E. Williams, daugh- ters Mr and Mrs ESdwards of Machynlleth, sister and brother-in-law; Mr and Mrs JohILRoberts, of Llanbrvnmair, sister and brother-in-law; Mr H." F. Williams, of Glasgow, nephew Mr and Mrs Gittins- Hughes, of Llanfyllin, nephew and niece; Mr J. Thomas, of Aberystwyth, cousin; and Mr Richard Thomas, of Llan- dudno. cousin. At the graveside the Revs David Hoskins, Blaenau Festiniog; Owen Owens, Liverpool, and R. E. Morris took part. St. Mary's Church.—An adjourned yestrv meeting was held on Thursday even- ing of last week when Mr Austin Jenkins stated that arangements were made for a dramatic performance in October in aid of the church funds. Mr John Thomas, Corporation-street, wrote resigning his appointment as churchwarden as he could not devote the necessary time. Mr J R Morris, Northgate-sxreet, was appointed in his place. Special Sessions.—On Saturday Thomas Baker, tramping labourer, Radnor, was charged with having been drunk. In- spector Phillips proved the case. Defend- ant, who said he worked on a farm at Llanrhystyd and earned ten shillings a week, had 12s 4d in his pocket. He was fined 2s 6d and costs.—Marj- Barker, Dublin, was similarly oharged by Inspector Phillips and admitted the offence. She said she had met a friend, whose name she did not know. She was discharged on promising to leave the town.—George Oakes, of Liverpool, charged by P.O. John Evans with having been begging in Mill- street, was sent to prison for tourteen days. Bowling. — Sixty-four players have entered a tournament which has been arranged on the Bowling Green and the handicap games have been commenced this week. National Show7.—At the Council meeting of the National Agricultural Society on Monday, Mr George R Pryse presiding, it was reported that the Prince of Wales had offered to present a challenge cup. The offer was gracefully accepted. The offer was conveyed in a letter to Mr. Vaughan Davies, M.P., by Sir William Car.ringt-on on behalf of His Royal High- ness. The cup will be offered for the best Welsh pony or cob from fourteen to fifteen hands high, over four and uoder seven years of age. New Deaoous.-At the ordinary ehuroh meeting on Thursday evening four new deacons weive elected at Tabernacle Chapel. The attendance nmwbered 402 and the eleetion was superintended on behalf of the Monthly Meeting by local ministers a.nd deacetns, inolmdmg the Revs T E. Roberts, Mfvurfce Griffith, Richard Hughes, Pmfessor Edwards, Messrs D Samuel, T W Powell, David Ellis, and Richard Jont"S. The "piing resulted in the eleetion of Mr David Owen, saddler-, Great Barkgate-slreet; Professor T A Levi, Mr Arthur Jones (N. and S. W. Bank); and Mr Isaac Jones, Btidge-street. The election has to be cenfirmed by the Monthly Mooting. Mr David Owen re- signed from the diaconate recently as he did not believe in the custom of Hfelong deacons. During the evening organ re- cital? were given by Mr J Charles McLean, and the Revs R J Rees, T Levi, Principal PryMr Evan FJnns, and the Rev Wm. Janes spone. District Nursings—At a meeting ef the Queen Victoria's Jubilee Institute for Nurses in Lenden, Aberystwyth district was represented by Miss Purton. It was decided that provisional committees far North and South Wales should be nomi- nated in consultation the lord lieutenants to prepare a scheme with regard to the training of village nttrses. Quakers.—Evidence was given before tiie Welsh Church Commission last week that there were seventeen members of t'he Society of Friends in Aberystwyth. Accident.—Mrs Richards, wife of Mr. William Richards, Edgehill House, Bryn- y-mor-road, was descending the stairs in the house on Tuesday when she fell and fractured her ankle. Sunday School Meetings.—The first time during the past twenty-four years the anni- versary meetings of the North Cardigan- shire Calvinistic Methodist Sunday Schools were held this week at Tebernacle Chapel. On Tuesday evening a conference of teachers was held under the presidency of the Rev William Morgan. Garn, and ad- dresses were given by Mr W Jenkyn Jones on the teacher's work; the Rev David Morgan, Penllwyn, on the teacher's pre- paration and by Professor D Williams on the spiritual work of Sunday Schools. The annual business meeting was held on Wed- nesday morning. The Rev Morgan Evans presided and was supported by the Rev D Morgan, general superintendent; Mr David Thomas, treasurer; Messrs J Barclay Jen- kins and D Lloyd Rees, hon. secretaries. Arrangements were made for the annual examinations to be held on April 2nd, 1909, namely, for those over twenty-one years of age, St. Matthew, chapters 24-28 and Christian Instructor, chapter 18; under twenty-one years, St. Matthew, chapters 24—28, the Rev Thomas James, Llandys- sul, to be the examiner for both classes; under sixteen years, standard six second part, examiner, the Rev M P Morgan, Blaenannerch j standard five, second part. examiner, Mr David Thomas, Council School, Tregaron, and standard four second part, examiner, Mrs Ceredig Phillips, New Quay. Medals will be given to each of the highest candidates in the different classes and prizes to the next few highest. For securing certificates in learning by rota, the following arrangements were made:—1st, St. Mathew Chapels 16-28; 2nd, St. Mathew 23-28 3rd, St. Mathew 26-28. Examiners were appointed for the oral ex- aminations in the different districts. Re- ports were given by those who had been appointed to visit the schools during the past year, which were of a satisfactory character and the statistical tables showed great improvement under each heading, from which it appeared that there was a general advance in the Sunday School work. In the afternoon a conference was held at Shiloh Chapel, when a discussion was opened on the new Sunday School rules bv Mr David Samuel, who was followed by Mr William Thomas, the Rev R J Rees, and Mr John Beynon, Borth. A children's meeting was also held in the afternoon at Tabernacle Chapel, under the presidency of Mr James Hughes, Crosswood. Mr J I Charles McLean conducted the singing. The children were catechised by Mr D Lloyd Rees, Llanilar, and Mr John Rees, Council School, Pontrhydfendigaid. An r address was given bv Mr William Evans, Ponterwyd. The results of the county ex- amination were announced, showing that 585 candidates were successful in passing the various examinations. In the evening, a public meeting was held, under the pre- sidency of the Rev R J Rees, and addresses were delivered on The Bible's contents" by the Rev D Caron Jones. Borth: its in- spiration, the Rev D H Lloyd, Cwmyst- wyth; its relation to modern thought, the Rev Maurice Griffith, Salem Chapel; and its exegis, the Rev Richard Hughes. The meetings were thoroughly suceessfvl and largely attended. The district comprises eighty-two schools which were represented by 2Q0 delegates. Votes of thanks were accorded the Tabernacle oongregation for entertinging there. Assessment.—At the first meeting of the new Assessment Committee on Monday, sev- eral supplemental valuation lists were considered. Mr Edwin Morris was re- appointed chairman and Mr E J Evans vice chairman. Training of Teachers.—At a meeting of the Montgomeryshire Education Com- mittee, on Tuesday, a report was received of the conference held at Aberystwyth as to the extension of training college facili- ties. A sub-committee recommended that provision be made for a hundred more students on the number of 254 at present at the training college, and that a new hostel be built for them. The cost was estimated at £40,000, and £5,000 of this would be asked of the contributing coun- ties, the remainder being provided by grant. The report also stated that the present vacancies for students were insuf- ficient to meet the requirements of the counties, and that would become more marked owing to the bursary system adopted by all the counties, except Mont- gomeryshire. The places in the hostel for Montgomeryshire would be fourteen per annum. The matter was deferred until the next meeting when Principal Roberts and Mr. D. C. Roberts, chairman of the Cardiganshire Education Committee, would attend and explain the scheme. Sale of The Woodlands.—On Monday, June 1st, Mr R K Jenkins will offer for sale at the Lion Hotel tho freehold estate known as The Woodlands, Talybont, Tyhen Farm, and Frondirion House and garden. Mr Daniel Jones acts as solicitor for the vendor. Tyhen Farm has an acreage of 121a. 2r. 33p. The Woodlands is beauti- fully situated in its own grounds near the village of Talybont and comprises three reception rooms, six bedrooms, two kitch- ens, dairy, bathroom and offices. Attached to the house is a full-sized tennis lawn, orchard, greenhouses, stable, and coach- house, and 23 acres of pasture and wood- land. The river Lerry runs through the property and affords excellent fishing. Cricket.—The following players have been selected to represent the Ceredigion against Trinity on Saturday, on the Smith- field ground:—A W Harries (captain), E B Hicks, 0 Green, W Wilson, W R Wood, Tudor Jones, H Gibbs, E Owen, R McMor- land, M Jenkins, and S Treharne. PETTY SESSIONS, Wednesday, May 20th. —Before the Mayor and Edward Evans, Esqrs. Drunkenness.—George White, boatman, Skinner-street, was charged by Supt. Jones with having been drunk and disorderly in Terrace-road on Saturday night.—The case was adjourned for defendant's attendance. Assault.—Margaretta Edwards, Corpora- tion-street, was charged with having assaulted Margaret Hopton, 19, Skinner- street.—Complainant said she was a mar- ried woman. On Saturday night she was talking to a friend in Terrace-road when Mrs Edwards came on and shouted" You had better mind that woman." She used disgraceful language which was too shame- ful to mention, and a crowd gathered. Wit- ness went away too frightened to say any- thing. Afterward she met her husband and again met Mrs Edwards in Terrace-road. j Mr3 Edwards tried to make for her face, but was prevented, and witness complained to Inspector Phillips. While outside a tobacoonist shop in Terrace-road, Mrs Edwards again made for her and struck her on the nose until it was bleeding. Her husband came out of the shop and sepa- rated them. Mrs Edwards had received four or five solicitor's letters from her, be- cause she had not had peace with her for the past two years.—Richard Hopton, complainant's husband, said his wife told him that Mrs Edwards insulted her. He asked her to come home, but met Mrs Edwards again and she insulted them. He informed inspector Phillips who advised them to go home. When coming out of the tobacconist's shop, he saw Mrs Edwards jumping at his wife's face and he stopped her. He did not know what Was the quarrel between them, but his wife had been ailing on account of irt.—•Defendant: You twisted my arm and I have not been able to do any work this week.—Witness: I did not twist your arm.—The Mayor: We cannot allow- any argument.—Inspector PhiUips said he dki not see the assault, hut what happened was more inside than outside the sh«p.—Defendant, who had her arm in a fJing, then gave evidence and said she was a mawied woman. Her kusband was not at home, or he would corroborate her. He was yi1 her on Saturday nigk-t and saw wbat took pkiee. Mrs Hopton was ia with Mrs Lewis W-h» asked- if she weuld stand her a drink. She refined a&d watt called all soti of names. Jjirs Hopton fetched her husband and followed her through Tocrace-reae. Mr Bepton -4wistfed her arm against the wall asn-a his wife said You held her arms up w-hile I cut her ears off." She did not strike Hn. She had to leave Skinner-street because of Mrs Ho-pton quarrelling about the children.—Beth parties wer bound over to keep the peace, Mrs Edwards to pay the costs. Begging.—James Smith, labsarsr, Here- foni, was charged by P.C. John EWhs with harm* been begging io South-ivad en Wednesday morning. — Defendant said he was hungry and seeking employment.— It being his fir-st offence, lie was discharged on promising te leave the town. INSTITUTION OF THE NEW VIOAR OF ST. MICHAEL'S. On Friday afternoon the Bishop of St. David's attended at Aberystwyth for the pnrpose of instituting the Rev. M. Jones Powell, formerly vicar of Llanfrvnach, into the living of St. Michael's, vacant by the death of the Rev. W. Matthews. There was a large congregation. Evening service was read by the Rev. J. E. Lloyd and the lessons by the Rev. J. T. Davies and the Rev. N. Thomas, R.D., Llanbad- arn Fawr. The Bishop performed the in- stitution ceremony, the new Vivar making the usual declarations and taking the oaths of allegiance and obedience. During the evening service, the Choir sang the anthem, "I was glad when they said unto me." The Bishop preached from the fourth Epistle of Paul to the Epnesians, verses 15 and 16. Before dealing with the text his Lordship said—It is as you all feel an important day in the history cf this parish by the institution of a new vicar. You have in this parish a great deal to be thankful for in the faithful services it has been your privilege to have. A few months ago I said in this place what you owe to your three former vicars. I spoke of them because it was my privilege to know them all well. It is a great gift for a parish to have had three such men— able, faithful, and good men—working in succession in it. To-day I commend to your prayers, your sympathy, and your support my dear brother who has now come among you as your new Vicar. I realize always, but never more than in this case, the very great responsibility that rests upon me by virtue of my office in making I appointments to vacant parishes and I need not say that the sole object I had in view in asking my brother to become vicar here was the welfare of the parish. He comes among you with mature experience in the ministry, with the good testimony of the conscience of those among whom he has been working in town and country par- ishes. He comes here in a very acceptable way, having pursued his studies and hav- ing his learning recognised by his Uni- versity and also with his personal char- acter and faithfulness as a clergyman recognised by the clergymen of the diocese who have chosen him to represent them in Convocation. I think I can say this much likewise that in sending him here I am sending a man who has my fullest respect and deepest confidence and that I feel cer- tain that with God's blessing as you get to know him you will also entertain for him respect and confidence. On Sunday, the new Vicar read himself in at the morning service in the presence of a large congregation. BOAT RACE. The Town Boating Club having been de- funct for many years for want of an execu- tive, two months ago it was resuscitated, a working committee appointed, and two or three crews formed from among the young men of the town. After some pre- liminary practice, a race was arranged be- tween the Club and the College Boating Club. The last annual race between the Town and College took place fourteen years ago when the students were victori- ous, securing the silver cup which had been put up for competition. Since then no crew from the town has had enough confidence to challenge the students in order to regain the trophy, with the exception of the pre- sent crew. Consequently the cup has been in the secure possession of the College authorities owing to the want of challengers from the town. For Wednesday's race, the Town Club's team was selected three weeks ago and regular practice was immediately commenced in sea and river with the result that the five members comprising the crew were in perfect condition for a hard pull. The students, who are often on the water, had also trained specially for the race. The course selected was from Clarach Bay to a point near the Pier, where a boat was moored containing the judges. The afternoon turned out brilliantly fine, but the sea was slightly choppy outside, although it made no perceptible difference to the boats. The race was advertised to start at 5-30, but previous to that a large crowd of interested spectators had congre- gated together, lining the Promenade from the Hostel to the Pier. The College col- ours, red and green, were extensively worn by women and men students, but the Town colours, blue and white, were not worn nearly so predominant. When the race was arranged, the students were the de- cided favourites, but a few days before the race after watching the practice of the two crews, opinion began to veer round in favour of the Town and a good number of critics freely 'began to express their opinion that the latter was the better crew. However, the general verdict was that the College would win and their failure to do so was most disappointing to the students who were watching the race. The officials were :—Judges, Captain G F Roberts and Professor T A Levi; starter, Mr Clement Davies, U.C.W. The crews were, Town Stroke, J C Rea No. 3 Sergeant Cusac^r (Vols.); No. 2, A S Clarke; bow, H Cooke Ellis; coxswain, Rhys S Ellis. College: Stroke, W Wil- liams; No. 3, D Parry; No. 2, H Morris; bow, H Roberts; coxswain, Idwal Lloyd. The boats werêtowed out to the starting point. Both crews dipped their oars together, the College pulling a short stroke and the Town going with a long stroke. The Town quickly took the lead and wJhen they reached the Cormoratnt Rock were two-and-a-half lengths in front. From there on the College crew got into difficulties, rowing unsteadily, with the result that the Town Club gained a good distance, passing the judges' boat in splendid style and winning easily by five lengths. The course rowed over was two and three quarter miles and the time taken by the winning crew was eight and a half min- utes. The College students this season have been defeated by the Town in football, cricket, and rowing. Evidently the pre- sent students are behind their predecessors in all brandies of athletics.

PENEGOES Variety Entertainment. — A successful variety entertainment was held at Penegoes Schooiroom on Thursday eveuine. under the presidency of Dr A 0 Davies. The perform- ance opened with a pianoforte duett, which was admirably executed by Mrs A 0 Davies and Miss Gillart. Songs were capitally rendered by Mr G F Roberts, Mr Richard Rowlands, and Mr D Williams, who obtained a well-deserved encore. Miss D Vivienne Thomas recited "The Ballad Lorraine Lorep." in a finished style, whilst the vocal duetts given byIvirs Pritchard and Miss Edwards, and Messrs Trevor Jones and Lumlev were fullv appreciated, as was also the banjo solo by Mr W Scott Blessley, who received a hearty recall. The action songs, "Tommy Atkins and his army," The feea party," Dollie's Lesson," and Grandmothers old" were creditably undertaken by the Misses D J Roberts. A Pryce, M Davies, S Morgan, Kate Jones, E Roberts, S Evans, N Roberts, M E Jones, M E Breese, and Masters G Breese. D Morgan, Daniel Evans, L Page, John Evans, K J Roberta, D PJvana, J Humphreys, J J Evans- and Reggie Roberts, created much amusement. Praise is due to Mrs David Roberts for the pains she bad taken in train- ing thes" children. The pennillion singing by Mr William Thomas was well received. A feature of the programme was a laughable duologue entitled "A happy pair," performed hv Miss D Vivienne Thomav and Mr \V Scott Blessley (both of Cardiff). Miss Thomas looked and played charmingly in the character of Mrs Honeyton," and Mr Blessley gave a skilful portrayal of "Mr Honeyton." The scenic arrangements were carried out under the supervision of Mrs Roberts, Penegoes Rectory. Most of the piano accompaniments were in the efficient hands of Mrs Davits, Bronwyjfa, and fche remainder were ably underfaken by Mrs Trevor Jones. At the conclusion ef the performance a vote of thanks was proposed by the Rector to an who had assisted in bringing about an enjoyable enter- tainment.

MACHYNLLETH N«w Rector of Ysgeifiog.—The Rev Evan L.rlwik E11is, vicar of Bettws-y-Rhos, Deu bigh-sbire, has been offered by the Bishop ef LfandafT, the living of Ysgeifiog, Flintshire, which is worth £1IU a year with reetjary and glebe. is a son of be"Mte Mr H-ugh •Etiw, of MatfliyHHeth, who is his day was a prominent ctvurchtuan ia the town and one of the founders of tho Church Sunday School ,t?here. The revprend gentleman wm trained for the scholastic profession, but afterwards efltered St. Aidanis College to prepare for the miuistTY ef the chu-r«h. Be was ordained in by the Bishop of I¡huùatf te the curacy I of Llanwoiwio, and on being printed, to the charge of St. Paul's Church, Porth, and afterwards he moved to a responsible charge in the parish ef Llangy*w^d and Maesteg. where his labours were successful. In 1891 he was appointed Viear of Llantrithwyd, near Gswbridge, w.here daring his ineumbeney of two years he restored tho parish church at a cost of nearly In 1897 he was appointed to the vicarage by the late Bishop of LlaudalT, and after ten ye.trs work has now betm promoted to one of the best livings in the gift of the Bishop of Llandaff. Mr Ellis has been one of the choral festival trainers in the Diotese of St.. Asaph, a meobtsr of the St. Asaph Boaid of Guardians, district Councillor, and was the selected Welsh preacher at the St. David's Day service at St. Asaph Cathedral. He is to be congratulated on the recognition of his lahours. School Improvements.—The tender of Mr. A. Lucas (£303) for the provision of a water supply at Garno Council School, and of Mr. J. Humphreys. Machynlleth (£526 10s.) for repairs to Llanbrynmair School were accepted on Tuesday by the Mont- gomeryshire Education Committee. The Show.—It is understood that Lord Herbert Vane Tempest, president of the Society, is endeavouring to promote better co-operation on the part of those interested in the show. Auctioneering.—Mr John Pugh, auction- eer and valuer, announces that he is open to conduct sales of property, farming stock, furniture, etc., on reasonable terms. Obituary.—The funeral of Mrs Davies, widow of Mr. John Davies. painter, took place at the Parish Church yard on Friday and was largely attended. Mr. Davies predeceased her only a few months. The deepest sympathy goes forth with Mr D. T. Davies, only son, in his sudden bereave- ment. Easter Vestry.—The annual Easter vestry was held at Vane Hall on Monday with the Rev. T. Llewelyn in the chair. There were present Lord Herbert Vane Tempest, Messrs. F. M. Campbell, R. Gil- lart, E. Gillart, D. E. R. Griffith (trea- surer), Thomas Parsons, the Rev. R. P. Hughes (curate), and Mr Robert Edwards (organist). The church accounts were sub- mitted and passed. The usual thanks was passed to the organists, siclesmen, and bell-ringers. Lord Herbert Vane-Tempest was appointed the Rector's warden and My. F. M. Campbell the people's warden. Archdeacon's Visitation.—On Wednesday the Archdeacon of Merioneth paid his annual visit. The clergy and church- wardens of the parish met at the Parish Church where special service was held. Dance.—On Tuesday a special dance was held at the Town Hall in connection with the Social Class. A very large number of the members met together to give Mr. Richard Howell, the treasurer, a good send-off. Mr Howell, who has taken much interest in the class since its inauguration, is shortly leaving the neighbourhood for South Wales. Dancing commenced soon after nine o'clock and was kept up until three a.m. The musical programme, which was a lengthy one. was supplied by Mr. Robert Edwards, organist. Selec- tions on the gramaphone were given by Mr. George Fern. There were whist drives. Mr. Morgan (a visitor) gave a good rendering of popular comic songs. The duties of m.c's were carried out by Messrs. Bert. Davies and G. Fern. Mr. Joseph Holt supplied the refreshments

LLANFARIAN Funera1.-The funeral of Mrs Jane Evans, Milford House. Llanfarian, took place on Monday at Lledrod. The chief mourners were Mr and Mrs Whitehouse, London Mr and Mrs l!alldry, Tiondon Mr and Mrs Morgans, Llanfarian; Mr and Mrs Morgan, Ffoscoy, Lledrod; Mr William Morgan, London; Mr and Mrs Robert Evans. Lledrod (sister); TJlr and Mrs Mor- gan, Cefngraigvven (brother); Mr and Mrs Morgan, Morfa, Llanrhystid; Mrs Thomas, Tylorstown (sister); Mr-and Mrs J Humph- reys, Penparke: the Rev and Miss Joel, Mr and Mrs Thomas, Llanfarian; Mrs Davies, Thi ee Horse Shoes, Aberystwyth.

The Marquis of Londonderry will be the principal speaker at the second annual de- monstration of the Lancashire and Cheshire Habitations of the Primrose League at Belle Vue Gardens, Manchester, on June 27th.

TOWYN Death.—News has been received of the death of Mr Edward Evans, late of Tyn- Hwyn, Towyn, aiitl brother of the late Rev Griffith jfivans, Cynfal, Towyn. Death took place on April 6th at Yarraglenn, Mel- bourne. Deceased' left this country for Australia forty-nine years ago with his wife, whose maiden name was Miss Davies, Gwyndy, Bryncrug. He paid several visits to the old country and When he left here at the fall of last year he watfvery sanguine of paying another visit to his native land, but in spite of splendid health and physique which he had enjoyed during a life extend- ing over seventy-nine years, he died after practically a short illness. Deceased was a member of an old and much respected family and was a great favourite with a large number of acquaintances. He was noted for his fidelity to his tnends and his narratives of h s many travels over different parts of the world were most interesting. While he was on a visit to this country last autumn, news reached him that an old friend of his and a fellow traveller, Mr Thomas Isaac Thomas, late of Waenfach, Llanegryn, was very ill and it grieved the deceased exceedingly that he was not with- _in reach of his friend to nurse him in his illness, the same as he had done on former occasions. Festival,—The annual Sunday School festival of the Deanery of Ystumaner was held on Monday in the Parish Church of Towyn. There was a celebration of the Holy Communion at 8 a.m. The catechis- ing of the children commenced at ten and of the adults at two o'clock and provided ample proof that the Sunday Schools were doing good work. The catechists, the Rev R R Roberts, Towyn, and the Rev Titus Jones, Dolgelley, expressed complete satis- faction with the ready manner in which answers were given from all parts of the church. The Rev D fi Pugh, vicar of Towyn, and the Rev Parker Jones officiated at the morning and afternoon services. The evening service at 5-30 p.m. was intoned by the Rev E J Owen, vicar of Brithdir. The Rev Canon Rowlands and the Rev J Lloyd, rector of Dolgelley, read the lessons, and the sermon was preached by the Rev R T Jones, vicar of Glanogwen. The an- thems sung during the day w?re "The Heavens are telling" (from the "Creation") in which the trio was sung by Miss Elsie Williams, Dolgelley, soprano, Mr T D Hum- phreys, Llanegryn, tenor, and Mr J H Green, Aberdovey, baritone; Arghvydd ein lor" (R S Hughes), and "Bendigedig fyddo Arglwydd Dduw Israel (J Thomas). The hymn tunes were "St Kevin," "Irby," "Requiem," "Harewood," "Zoan," "Weber," "North Coates," "Withburgha," "Lammes," "Burford," "Bugail Israel," "Colchester," "Bryncrug" (specially com- posed by Mr M W Griffith, 1\1u5. Bac., for the occasion), "Hoole," "Calvary," "Roker," and "St. Cadfan." The local arrangements were carried out by the churchwardens, sidesmen, and choirmen of Towyn Church, under the direction of the Committee, of which Canon Rowlands, rural dean, was chairman: Mr J Jones, Penyffridd, Llanfachraith, treasurer: Mr 11 E Rowlands, Towyn, choir secretary; and Mr J Cadvan Edwards, Towyn, general secretary. The singing of the choirs at all the services reached a high degree of excel- lence and gave full and reverent expression to the lrfcurgy of the church. It was evi- denL that much attention had been paid to the minutise of the service, which are so generally and so sadly neglected. The responses and the amens which gave the congregation its opportunity of joining in prayer and praise on this occasion showed that the privilege was appreciated. The trainer and conductor of the choirs,. Mr J I James, Dolgelley, deserve the best thanks of the churchpeople of Ystumaner for his indefatigable labours'^t the re- hearsals and the talent and enthusiasm he has displayed in the cause of church music. Mr R 0 Jones, organist St. Cadvan's Church, Towyn, presided at the organ dur- ing the day. Improvement Society.—A special naeet- ing of the Baptist Young People's Improve- ment Saciety was held on Thursday, Mav 7th, to make a presentation to Mr Albert Idris Roberts, who is leaving the neigh- bourhood for Birmingham. Mr Roberts has been one ef the most faithful members for nearly three years and during the past twelve months held the office of treasurer. The presenta.ti«H took the form of a leather travelling bag, and was presented bv Mk Agnes Pugh., who testified to the high esteem in which Mr Roberts was held by tit", Society and wished him veuv swecess aed presg^rity in his new pla#e. Mr Rob- erts suitably responded, tliankin^ the mem- bers f»r their kindness. Several members subsequently speke assuring Mr Roberta that he went from amongst them with their. best wishes and that they parted with him wixh regret.

DOLGELLEY Agricultural Society.—A meatiirg ef the Local CjBHMw-itt-ee of the Merioneth ciaitural Soeiety was he4d at the County Kail on Tuesday afternoen, Dr. Jahii Jones, vice-chairman, presiding. There were also present Lieut.-ColoneI G. F. Scott, Messrs. Edward Willia-mis, Lewis Richards, G. Price, A. R. Cox, John Pugh, W. Hughes, D. Jones, Unicorn, W. N. Btcknelf, and Tern Parry, hon. secretarv. On the proposition of Dr. J. Jones, seconded by Lieutenant-Colonel G F Scott' a vote of condolence was passed with the family of the late Mr. O. Slanev Wynne who had so ably acted for many years as chairman of the committee. The vote was carried in respectful silence. Lieutenant- Colonel Scott was unanimously voted to the chair. Mr. Collinson, Ynysfechan, was appointed on the committee of manage- ment. Mr E. Williams reported that the schedule of prizes for the next show was to hand. Cricket Match.—The first match of the season was played on the Marian on Wed- nesday afternoon when a practice game was played between the Captain's Team and the Vice-Captain's Team. The latter were successful, the total score being 62. as compared with 22 scored by the Cap- tain's eleven. Persona1.-At the court held by the King and Queen at Buckingham Palace on May 15th, Mrs. G. F. Scott, Penmaen- ucha, wife of the High Sheriff of Merion- eth, presented her daughter, Miss Sjbil Mary Gella Scott, and her niece, Mrs. Edward Gwynne Eardlev-Wilmot. Colonel G. F. Scott also attended. Archdiaconal Visit.—The churchwardens of Dolgelley, Llanfachreth, Llanelltvd, Bryncoedifor, and Brithdir were sworn in on Tuesday by the Archdeacon of Merion- eth (the Rev. D. Lloyd Jones, M.A., Cric- cieth), Mr. Ivor Price, M.A.. Bangor diocesan registrar, being also present. A short service was held preceding by the Rev. J. Lloyd, rector. Death of a Veteran Carter.—A local personage has been removed by death in Mr. William Pugh, Marian-road, who passed away on Saturday at the age of seventy-seven. For many years the deceased drove the "Wagon Fawr" he- tween Llangollen road and Dolgelley prior to the railway being made between the two places. He was also the first driver of the Great Western railway lurry locally. For about a quarter of a century be was engaged as waggoner by Messrs Richard Richards and Sons, Penlan. He leaves nine children, his wife having predeceased him two and a half years ago. The funeral took place at St Mary's Church- yard on Wednesday afternoon. The Rev. Richard Morris and the Rev. Talwyn Phillips, Bala, officiated at the house and the Rev. Titus Jones, curate, at the ohurch and graveside. Cricket Club.—The following officials have been appointed on the Cricket Club —Captain. Mr. J. R. S. Furlong; vice- captain. Mr. D. Oswald Davies; hon secre- tary, Mr. H. W. Bromby; hon treasurer, Mr. Alfred E. Hughes: committee, Messrs David Owen, Thomas H. Roberts, D. R. Meredith, John Evans, National Provin- cial iBank, H. Freeman, John Roberts, E. A. Williwms, and J. Jones Williams.

PORTMADOC Shipping.—Arrived: D. Potts," Captain Roberts, from Carnarvon: "Sarah Evans," Roberts, Runcorn s.s. Roberts. Liverpool. Sailed: "P. M. Wil- cocik," C'notain Jones, to Cork; "James Bibby," Hansen, Harburg: "Victoria," Price, Strettin; s.s. "Rebecca." Roberts, Liverpool; "Tecwyn," Lewis, Faversham.

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LLANWENOU Sunday School Meetings.—The annual Sunday School festival of the Cribyn. Capel-y-bryn, Ciliau Aeron, Sychbant. and Rhyd-y-gwin Unitarian Churches was held at Cwm Chapel on Monday, May 18th. Five consecutive chapters from the Gospel according to St. Luke (IX.-XIII.) had been selected for special study. In the morn- ing the Cwm and Ciliau Acron schools wore catechised by the Rev John Davies, Allty- blacca. In the afternoon, the Rev Lewis Williams catechised the HhyJ-y-gwin and Cribyn schools, and the Capel-y-bryn school in the absence through illness of the Rev D Evans, Cribyn, was catechised by the Rev E 0 Jenkins, Llwynrhydowen. With regard both to numbers and efficiencvall the schools represented continue to flourish. Th.s was the first festival held in the new chapel "ind the beauty of the edifice and its surroundings impressed all strangers very favourably. The popularity of the "Pwnc" festival showed no signs of wan- ing, the attendance being and the proceeding; edifying throughout. In the evening, Mr David Hughes, Rhydyfvdyr, conducted a rehearsal of the hymn tunes. and anthems which are to be fendered at the forthcoming musical festival at Aber- aeron.

.PWLLHELI Appeal for Cheap Ticktete.—Nevin Parish Council are petitioning the Cam- brian Railway Company For the Issue of cheap day tickets to Nevin. Competitive Meeting. -At a competitive meeting at Rhiw, on Saturday night, Mr. Norman McLeod, A.I?.C.M-( Pwllheli, was musical adjudicator. Lecture—The R-ev. W. R. Jones, Llan- frothen, delivered a lecture on "Puritans and Puritanism" at Aberdaron. THE LATE VICAR OF BODFEAN. The funeral of the late Rev Rd. Jones, vicar of Bodfean, took place on Friday at Bodfean. The obsequies were public and there was a large attendance of clergy and laity from the deanery of Lleyn. The chief mourners were the deceased's brothers, the Revs John Jones, Degauwy, formerly of Rhos, and James Jones, Cer- rigdruidion, Mrs James (si.xtor), and Misses James (nieces.) The ofbcisiting clergy were the Revs David Jones, Abererch T E Shepherd-Jones, Llanuor; J Davies. Llan- iestyn; and John Morgan, Edeyrn. De- ceased, who was in his seventieth year. had been in fading health for some time and had recently intimated his intention of re- s.gning his charge. His wife, who was a daughter of the late Rev Ld. Edwards of Llanystumdwy, predeceased him fourteen years. Many beautiful wreaths were re- ceived.

BLAENAU FESTINIOG Welsh Drama.—A LJ.aunrst party gave a performance of the Welsh drama "Taid a Naiii" at the Assembly Room 9R Thurs- day night. iiaptist Singing Festival.—The annual festival of the Baptists of the Vale of and Festiniog districts was held on Monday at Seion, Biaienau. Tho weather was extremely unfavourable. About four hundred came in by train. The singing conductor was Mr. Edwin Evans, L.T.S.C., Fforddglas. Whijt-Monday's Show.—J udgijag by applications for schedules, there will be a record entry at this year's show. Benefit Concert.—Mr Owen Jones pre- sided and Bryfdir conducted at a concert at the Assembly Room in aid of a sick workman. Mr and Mrs Evan Lewis, Capel Curig, sang, and Mr W Williams, Rhiw, recited. In a challenge solo competition, Mr Lewis awarded the prise of one guinea to Mr Ted Jones, Oxford-street. Mr Mor- gan E Phillips accompanied in the absence of Mr Dodd. A vote of sympathy with Mr and Mrs Dodd in the accident to their little daughter was passed. Two Contests.—There is to be a contest for each of the two vacant seats on the Urban District Council. Messrs William Jones, Pembroke House, and E T Pritchard will fight for the Diphwys seat. Two others were nominated, Mr J Tudor Owen and Alderman Andreas Roberts. There was a flaw in the latter's nomination papers, and Mr Owen withdrew on Saturday. Three will fight for the Bowydd seat, viz., Messrs E Lloyd PoweH, David Jones, builder, and J Jones Williams. There was a flaw in the nomination papers of the fourth candidate3 Mr Robert Jones. PETTY SESSIONS, Thursday, May 14th.— Before Dr R Roberts, in the chair, W P Evans, J Lloyd Jones, and William Owen, Esqrs. Withdrawn.—A charge of drunlfenness against iitigh Morris Hughes, who has been committed to the Assizes on a charge of housebreaking, was withdrawn. Alleged Insanitary Building.—»Dr John Humphreys, J.P., Trawsfynydd, was charged with a breach of the Public Health Act in respect of the sanitation of a house. Defendant did not appear, neither was he represented. Mr Thomas Roberts, clerk, appeared for the Deudraeth Rural Council to prosecute. An order was made to abate the reported nuisance within six weeks; in default, payment of 42s. a week. Drunk and Disorderly. John Roberts, Fforddgroes, Trawsfynydd, labourer. was charged by P.C. Evan Davies with having been drunk and disorderly on two dates. Fined 2s. bd. and 7s. 6d. costs in each instance. Drunkenness.—Wrilliam Davies, Peniel, Blaenau, quarryman, charged by P.C. Owen Jones with drunkenness, was fined Is. with 8s. 6d. costs; as were Robert Williams, New-street, quarryinan, charged by P.S. Lloyd, and Robert Owen, Trawsfynydd, charged by P.C. Evan Davies. Driving Without a Light.—For this offence, Evan Jones, Rhlwlas, milk dealer, summoned by P.C. Price, was fined 2s. 6d. without costs. Dismissed.—Anne Thomas, Cross Keys, innkeeper, was charged by P.S. Lloyd with a breach of the Sheep Scab Order. De- fendant was represented by Mr R 0 Davies. The case was dismissed on payment of costs. Dismissed.—Evan Jones, Bron-view, Blaenau, schoolboy, was charged by Blod- wen Jones, Bryhyfryd, Blaenau, a school- girl, with assault. Defendant, for whom Mr R 0 Davies appeared, brought a. like charge against the complainant's father, Edward Jone3.—The Bench decided to dis- miss both charges. School Case.—William Williams, Towyn- road, butcher, summoned for neglecting to send his child to school, was fined 2s. 6d. without costs. Breach of Quarry Rules.—Thomas Grif- fith, Geuf ron-terrace, quarryman, was charged by Pierce Jones, qarry manager, with a breach of the special rules "whilst following his work at Diphwyg Quarry. The alleged offence was to fetch powder with a naked light. Defendant, who ex- pressed his regret, was fined 2s. 6d. without oests.

iforresponftcncc A CARDIGANSHIRE POSTAL FE^ Sir, -You may think it worth wilile publish this letter in order to show tu^ rapidity of the post in Cardiganshire, letter written on the 16th at .Lampet is enabled to travel twenty-eight miles' three days under the rapid conditions 0 modern locomotion.—-Yours, etc., John C. Habfobd- Falcondale, Lamneter, May 20th, 190d. John C. HARFORD. Falcondale, Lamneter, May 20th, 190d. THE DOLGELLEY CLUB. Sm. Having regaru to the fact tha. the Dolgelley Club is an institution :J non-political character, wiil you kitndtn" allow me to correct the impression coll" tained in a paragraph in your last iss«e' that the result of any recent parliaments' election was formally declared outside Club premises, or that any manifestation of collective interest in any particU'a candidate took place.—Yours, etc., H. W. BrombY-

ABiiRAYRO.V Ambulance Class.—The following Is 9 list of successful pupils at the recent exam- ination conducted by Dr. E. C. Lla ny byt hpr First year's rc>rtificate' Albert Evans, Benjamin Thomas. John R. Hughes, G.W.R. Charles LefflSr Robert C. Evans, G.W.R., Geortie Rud £ G.^ .R., D. A. Lloyd, ITAi-ti: Hbwlett G.W.R second year's certificate, CharleS- K. Barnes, David H. Evans. Evan T. John T. Davies, David A. Lewis, PC} Samuel Davies, Henry L. Pu^h. Da»'d Jones, G.W.R., Percy Llovd. TIle turer was Dr. D. Davies. Tanyfron ,ViU9, and the hon secretar 1). Jenkins, Council School.

GOGINAN Success.—The result of the recent exami- nation, held in April, in connection trrt" the London College of Music, has just been published. Miss Emily Saycell, pupil of Mr J T Rees, Mus. Bac., being the only cow- petitor, gained most successfully the d of A.Mus.L.C.M. Miss Savcell is the tturu daughter or Mr and Mrs Saycell, Melindwr. Goginan.

SCOTCH NATIONAL EXHIBITION. The- Scottish national exhibition opelld by Prince Arthur of Connaught will rienlal" open -At Edinburgh from May to October in Sa ugh ton Park. Scotland's nation91 pageant will be celebrated on Saturday- June 13th, when every Scottish burgh w1' be historically, alegorically, or mv-th()- logically symbolised XearJv 3,000 I)e, r- formers will participate in the pagea»*' Though it is a Scottish national exhibition in the main. its scope is extended to art? science, literature and industry tliroullboilt. the Empire. The Palace of Industrie-* covers an area of 100,000 square feet an- ha.s cost £ 10,340. It contains Scott'sh? English, Irish, Dutch, Japanese, Italiall, and Canadian exhibits. The Machinery Hall, which cost L3,240 in erection, covers 31,400 square feet and contains machine1'? in operation. The Fine Art Gallery is special feature. The loan deparfme11 consists of 750 pictures and contail" paintings by Jameson, Alan Ramsey. 81r David Wiikie, and Raeburn. One allel has been set apart for a collection of rehcS from the Islands and the Highlands. eluding a ring containing Prince Charlie g hair "and a brooch at one time used as charm against witchcraft and for fj1 curing of disease in man and beasts. Music and Conference Hall i<- a striknv building capable of accommodating 2.0^ people. Canada has a. special pavil'0?1 and there are also attached to the exhib^ tion a winter garden and a small holding- section comprising a complete homestea for a twenty-acre farm.

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girths, attiagcs, aitb eath. BIRTHS. Jones—On Majr 19th, at Cairo Villa, Buaith- road, Aberystwyth, the wife of Mr Jobn Jones, marine engineer, of a son. MARRIAGES. Davies—Evans.—On the 16th May, at the Register Office, Aberayron, before Mr' J. it. Howell, registrar. Captain ThoS. Davies, Llainwen, New Quay", and Miss Sarah Evans, Maenygroes, Llan- IIwchaiarn. DEATHS. Clarke—On Tuesday, May 12t.li, Mrs Clarke, widow of Mr A J Clarke, Hu<ldersfield,an« second daughter of Mrs Jones. 7, The Terrace, Bortli. Evaos On April 6th. at Yarraglenn, Mel- bourne, Australia, Mr Edward Evans, late ofTynllwyn, Towyn, and brother of the late Rev Griffith Evans, Cynfal, Towyn, aced 79 years. t Lurvey—On Friday, May Hth, at the Newport; County Hospital, Mrs Eleanor Lurvev, of Railway-terrace, Aberearn, Mon, aged 01 years. ACKNOWLEDGMENT. Mr and Mrs Whitehouse wish to thank all friend,4 for their kindness to the late Mr" Jaue Evans, Milford House, Lianfarian- rnViw Printed by J. & J. Gibson, and Published by them in Terrace-road, Aberystwyth, 1 the County of (Cardigan at LI. Edward Stationer, High-street, Bala: and JOB Evans, Stationer, Glanymor House, Bar. mouth.:n the County of Merioneth, David Lloyd's, Portmadoc, in the CouS'v ofCarnarvon. Friday, May 22nd, 1908