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EDITORIAL NOTES.
EDITORIAL NOTES. It has been decided by the Treasury to set apart a sum of money for the assistance of research in mental diseases and defects. Research is becoming the great employment of the learned which will not require any visible effects of the work done. Swansea, without doubt, is on the up- ward move. The new chief constable, Captain THOMAS, asks for an addition to the police force of fifty-eight officers. This will mean an increase of expenditure j amounting to more than £100 a week, and will help to wake up the ratepayers. There are some small elementaly schools; in Wales, but not one, we think, as small j as Aughton School, in South Lonsdale, which has only five names on the books, and when his MAJESTY'S INSPECTOR went there only two scholars out of the five were, present. The teacher was reported to give careful attention to his duties. The problem of elementary education is evidently not an easy one. Pembrokeshire County Council have decided to stand out of the Welsh National Memorial scheme. So much the worse for Pembrokeshire. Wales will teach Pem- brokeshire much that it is necessary should be learnt, and Wales, will learn something also. It is said that there is enormous water- power available for industries in the High, lands of Scotland. There are also great possibilities of the same kind in Wales. Electricity could be produced by water power in Wales to an extent that might enable industries to be established in many places. The subject is well worth consid- eration in many districts. Will Mr. SAM THOMPSON, the Conserva- tive candidate for Merionethshire, beat Mr HAYDN JONES, the Liberal member, at the next general election ? The question is for the electors of Merionethshire to decide. We do not think that he will win, but if he does win we will accept the verdict as adverse to the Liberal policy, as far as Wales is concerned. x Women are to be enfranchised in Bohemia, but they are not yet to have the right to be elected to the Diet. What Austria has done this country will do before long. It is said that women's capacities as manageresses of great estates and as leaders of industry have now been appre- ciated. The justice done to women in Bohemia will give fresh stimulus to women all over the world. P At the last meeting of the Cardiganshire Old Age Pension Committee, Mr. J. H. DAVIES said he would like to know how many people there are in the county over seventy years of age who do not receive pensions. A further statement is reported to have been made by another member which, if true, requires thorough investi- gation. The information asked for is to be supplied. At the annual meeting of the Arfon Lib- eral Association, held at Llandudno last week, resolutions in favour of Home Rule for Wales and the reduction of armaments were carried. Mr. WILLIAM JONES, the Liberal member, is very popular, but his deserved popularity should not be calcu- lated upon. What is wanted is still greater Liberal majorities in all the con- stituencies at the general election next year. The desirability of granting old-age pen- sions at sixty-five instead of seventy is being discussed. The additional cost would be enormous, and the question is where the money is to come from ? Suppose a small poor rate were levied on all municipalities, or beer and tobacco were taxed more heavily, would there not be a great out- cry? If pensions are to start at sixty-five, then there must be a saving of ten or twenty millions a year on armaments. There is a limit even to the taxation that the rich can pay. The last charge made by a London Con- servative paper against the Government is that of selling national honours. The re- tention of office by the Liberals is exasper- ating the Opposition to raving madness. Who was it that made the Conservative majority in the House of Lords? Perhaps the Government will raise whatever amount of money is lacking for expanding arma- ments by selling a lot of peerages and other titles. Probably some of them would not be much more costly than an American degree. *• At Perth, last week, the proprietors of a newspaper obtained judgment for £5 and costs against a person who supplied the paper with a false report. It is only reasonable that those who supply news- papers with reports should see that the reports are correct. What is not realised by large numbers of newspaper readers and I contributors is that newspapers are not legally at liberty to publish reports that are true, if they embody charges of illegal action. Newspapers are not at liberty to try people for illegal acts. < < Mrs. MCIVENNA, wife of the HOME SECRETARY, and Miss OLWEN LLOYD GEORGE, daughter of the CHANCELLOR of the EXCHEQUER, attended a meeting at Ponty- pool last week, when Mrs. McKENNA deliv- ered a smart speech, in which she said that after the Government has got the measures now before the country passed she would like to see tho Government settling the vexed question of votes for women, and education and temperance reform. Miss LLOYD GEORGE read a cheery message from her father, in which there were not the slightest signs of Cabinet funk. K The example set by Mr. HAYDN JONES, M.P., in regard to the slate industry in North Wales is being followed. Notwith- standing the depression in the slate trade, the proprietors of the Glanrafon Quarry, near Carnarvon, have re-opened a quarry which was abandoned some years ago be- cause the slate produced was said not to be marketable. With co-operation between employers and employed and sound business methods on the part of quarry proprietors, the North Wales slate trade can be lifted out of the depression into which it has been allowed to sink. Whatever may be said or done by the Ulster civil war threateners, there can be no doubt about what the Government will have to do, namely, teach the peace- destroyers of the British Empire that threats of civil war render it absolutely necessary there must be no retreat by the Government, whether Liberal or Conser- vative. Civil war is not to be the way of defeating any Government, unless rebels are to rule and Parliaments are to be of no use. It is not Irish Home Rule that is now the issue, but whether forces is to decide questions of national policy. « Mr. JOHN BUUNS has told the Bishop of OXFORD that the money spent on the British army and navy for the last ten years is equivalent to the sum spent in the relief of the poor. during the past eighty years, and equivalent to the whole National Debt. The BISHOP of OXFORD asks how we are to remedy this tremendous mis- application of energy and wealth? The remedy is quite simple. All that the Church of England and the other churches have to do is to care more for religion than for denominationalism. Welsh Dis- establishment is causing more turmoil in the Church of England than all the waste and misery in the world are causing, and tbe Nonconformist bodies are spending more money on sectarianism than in mitigating the misery of the world. We do not expect reform in what we call organised religion, but even the Bishop of ST. DAVID'S might reasonably be expected to realise that the loss of a few thousands by disestablishment is not really as important as the waste of hundreds of millions by systems of State slaughter. Why not get rid of hunibug? Let archbishops and bishops resign their thousands a year and let the churches. l Conformist and Nonconformist, abandon their system of rivalry. The Aberystwyth Rural District Council is still doing nothing with great assiduity. The Local Government Board wants to know what is being done by the Council about housing. There are some unin- habited houses in the district full of rotting filth. Then there is the open sewer, Full- brook, which contains all sorts of abomina- tions. The Llanilar and North Cardiganshire Agricultural Society is successful, both financially and otherwise, as was shown at the annual meeting held at Aberystwyth last week. Agri- culture is very much to the front all over Wales just now. Mr. LOXDALE was re-elected president of the Society, on the motion ot Mr. VAUGHAN DAVIES, M.P. In two poliiue cases, at Lampeter, i'n which the defendants were proceeded against for failing to report sheep scab, one said that he knew nothing about sheep scab, and the other said he did not know the symptoms of sheep scab. One defend, ant was fined £1 and costs, and the other was ordered to pay the veterinary sur- geon's fee. Farmers would be wise to get to know something about this disease, or they may have to pay dearly for their ignorance in more ways than one. At a recent meeting of the Anglesey County Council it was stated that the housing conditions are a disgrace to the county. One member said that Holyhead, in respect to housing, was a pattern to the whole of the county. Another member said that Holyhead had some of the worst slums in the county. The various local bodies are slow to move, but there is action, and we suppose it is possible that the Local Gov- ernment Board will in the end take action. A good deal of rubbish is being talked and written about the sale of honours. When Conservatives are in office, who gets the honours ? The House of Lords consists mainly of Conservatives. Large numbers of the officers of the army are Conserva- tives. It is, of course, very distressing that Liberals should retain office, but when they award honours they generally go to Conservatives. The easiest way for Liberals to get honours is to become Con- servatives. At Glasgow, on Wednesday, Mr. LLOYD 'GEORGE delivered a land reform speech which showed that he has not been fright- ened in the least degree by his critics. As he said, he is no shirker. The great work will go on. What is being made clear to the masses of the people is the fact that land reform, rural and urban, is to be the leading feature in the future policy of the Government. What the Conservatives also urgently need is a policy that is some- thing more than opposition to Liberalism. More about land. The Earl of DERBY, speaking at Liverpool on Monday, offered to sell at a million and a half to BARON DE FOREST property which in the rural section of tho Liberal Land Report that gentleman had estimated to be worth between three and four millions. Here is a chance for BARON DE FOREsr to get an estate for less than half the sum he says it is worth. There are, of course, not many people who can raise one and a half millions. The weather this week has been typical of the month. The temperature has been ten or fifteen degrees higher than it was three or four weeks ago. Would-be skaters have had to become waders, and they have not had far to go for the wading, as the roads are slushed up. What people are asking in some places is what use could be made of winter gardens, seeing that visitors I are very scarce. Farmers are beginning to feel that they are of some importance, but they do not seem to know who is going to pay the labourer's minimum wage—when he gets it. The weather is the main ques- tion just now. The results of the West Durham election, one of them being the return of the Liberal candidate, do not afford the Conservatives even a moral victory. If the Conservative candidate had been returned, would not the Government have been called upon to abandon Irish Home Rule? It is very curious how even Conservative defeats with reduced minorities are supposed to mean far more than Liberal victories with increased majorities. Why Labour candi- dates should oppose Liberals is one of those political puzzles it is hard to understand. Mr. E. G. PRETYMAN, M.P., is a very pretty man, indeed. He may also be a gentleman, but a gentleman would not accuse Mr. LLOYD GEORGE or any other responsible minister, of the Crown, of pretence. Here is' a sentence from Mr. PRETTM.VN'S speech: "Even Mr. LLOYD "GEORGE had not succeeded yet in ousting "Providence, and Providence has decreed that men were not equal." Mr. LLOYD GEORGE never said they were. All he has ever said is that there should be limit to tho least that they should be paid. We are far more sorry for Mr. PRETYMAN than for Mr. LLOYD GEORGE, who has cleverer if not less scrupulous abusers. At the St. Astpli Guardians meeting, last week, the WORKHOUSE MASTER re- ported that the way-ticket system for casuals was now in full working order and, with the help of insurance cards, they were able to find out who were bona-fide workers, whom the scheme was mainly intended to help. The confirmed wastrel is having a bad time, and the dodger who when employed does the least possible amount of work is revealing himself by preferring insurance sick pay to wages. Mr. EDWARD ACTON, of Wrexham, in a recent speech at Newtown, said that North and Mid-Wales are jealous of Cardiff and thought she was getting all the plums. It is not jealousy that is felt towards Cardiff, but contempt for the mean efforts to grab everything, and scorn for the impertinent presumption that Cardiff is the capital of Wales. The KING EDWARD Memorial offices were removed, we think wrongly, from Newtown to Cardiff. What Wales is opposed to is the removal of national institutions to Cardiff. No greater mis- take was ever made than tho locating of the University of Wales at Cardiff. The deadest thing in the form of Welsh national movements is, perhaps, the Welsh Industries Association. We have called attention more than once to this moribund association, but nobody seems to know any- thing at all about it. It sells Aberystwyth pebbles which do not exist, and promotes the sale of "real" Welsh flannel. Any work that it has of its own it gets done In London. What is the difference between Welsh flannel and "real" Welsh Hannel. Last week, Sir VINCENT EVANS and Mrs. JOTTN CLARK gave a. reception at the London Depot of the Welsh Industries Association. B.-1grave Mansions. Among the examples of Welsh home "industries" I were shell ornaments from Merionethshire and carbuncles picked- up on the shore at Aberystwyth! L J It is gradually being realised that many of the war scares which tend to bring about increased armaments are started by firms in different nations who are interested in the growth of armaments. This is the sort of thing that ought to be stopped. .ó£IÆ
MACHYNLLETH.
MACHYNLLETH. Stock Sale.—Mr. John Pugh held a suc- cessful stock sale on Wednesday. Cattle were in good demand and fetched good prices, one lot only being withdrawn. A large number of sheep were also disposed of at good prices.. d Marriage.—The wedding was solemnised on Tuesday, by special licence, at Ham- mersmith Welsh C.M. Chapel London by- the Rev. Francis Knoyle, B.A., of Mr. Richard M. Evans, Dylife, and Mrs Anne Hughes. Iffley-road, London. Obituary.—The death took place on Sunday, at the residence of his father, Mr Maurice Lewis, of Mr. John Lewis, aged forty-one years, of Holloway London Deceased leaves a widow and two young children to mourn their loss, with whom much sympathy is felt. The funeral took place on Thursday at the Cemetery. Obituary.—The death took place on day evening, after a long illness, of Mr Robert Edwards (Alawydd Maglona), aged forty-three. Mr. Edwards had for many years held the post of assistant master at the National School, where he was much esteemed by his colleagues and the pupils. He was best known, perhaps, as a musician, tie was a born composer and had composed many hymn tunes, chants, and cantatas. His compositions won the principal awards at many eisteddfodau, etc. His loss will also be greatly felt in Church circles, he having for many years been organist of Christ Church, in which cap- acity he had the honour of playing beiore King George V. at the time of the royal visit in 1911. He was for some time pupil of the well-known former organist of St. Peter's Church—Prof. Rolando Davies. Mr Edwards leaves a widow and several brothers and sisters to mourn their loss, with whom much sympathy is felt. The funeral will take place at the Parish Churchyard on Saturday afternoon Competitive Meeting.—A successful com- petitive meeting was held at Dovey Bridge (Ind.) Chapel on Thursday evening of last week Mr. Hugh Davies, chemist, presiding. conductor was. Mr.) Owen Roberts, auctioneer. The following is a list of prize- winners:—Solo, under twelve: Catherine Evans, Bronyraer, prize given by Mr. J. 0. WTilliams." Recitation, under twelve: 1, Phcebe Jones, Eglwysfach; 2, Lizzie Griffiths, Haulfan. Challenge recitation, under sixteen: 1, Tegwen Evans, Llanbryn- mair. Solo, under sixteen, ten competi- tors: Prize divided between Annie Roberts, Forge, and Jennie Thomas, Tal- iesin. Pencil sketch: T. A. Williams, Aberhosan. Handwriting: 1, Lizzie Grif- fiths. Handwriting, under ten: Divided between Clara and Katie Williams. Wit: 1, Aneurin Price; 2, divided between Nancy Parry, Penrhyn, and Tegwen EVans. Chal- lenge recitation, over sixteen: Divided be- tween J. R. Jones, Machynlleth, and M aggie Davies, Eglwysfach. Challenge J solo: Prize divided between Evan Maldwyn Jones and Annie Mary Jones. Quartette: Mr. Willie Breese and party. Epitaph in memory of Miss Davies Ffridd: Won by the Rev. W. E. Jones, Colwyn Bay. On the proposition of Mr. J. O. Williams, seconded by Mr. E. Jenkyn Evans, a vote of thanks was extended to all who had taken part in making the meeting a suc- cess. Bowl3.—A deputation, comprising of Messrs. Edmund Gillart, solicitor, J. Lumley. David Jones, W. E. Evans, E. A. Jones, G .Caffrey, and J. Thomas, waited on Mr. W. J. Evans, Llandinam, on Thurs- day afternoon concerning the laying of a new bowls and tennis lawn, in order to meet the increasing popularity of these games. After a full discussion Mr Evans promised to lay the mattfer before Mr. David Davies, M.P., through whose gener. osity, a couple of years ago, Machynlleth was provided with one of the finest insti- tutes in the Principality. Trout Fishing.—The trout fishing season opened on Monday. The weather being mild, several local enthusiasts went out to try their luck. Several good baskets were taken, and the fish caught were in good condition. Epitaphs-Serious and Humorous" was the subject of an interesting lecture delivered before the Owain Glyndwr Insti- tute Young Men's Society on Monday even- ing by the Rev. Henry Williams, B.A., pastor of Graig Independent Chapel. A large number of members attended, all of whom greatly enjoyed the lecture. The meeting was presided over by Mr. Evan Jones, B.Sc. At the close a vote of thanks was accorded Mr. Williams, proposed by Mr Evans Lewis and seconded by Mr. J. B. Jones. Opening cf New Organ.—On Tuesday evening, a opening organ recital was given I at Graig Independent Chapel. The organ, I which was built by Messrs Wadsworth and Bros., Manchester and Aberdeen, under the supervision of Mr Harry Evans, F.R.C.O., is a handsome instri ment, built on the latest principles. The opening ceremony was presided over by the Rev. Henry Wil- liams, B.A., the pastor. The organist for the ceremony was Mr. Harry Evans, F.R.C.O., and the vocalists were Mr David Ellis (tenor), of the Queen's Hall, Royal Albert Hall, etc., and Miss iBessie Tre- goning (soprano), of Denbigh. Choruses, etc.. were sung by Graig United Choir, under the conductorship of Mr J O. Wil- hams (the precentor), and accompanied by Mrs. Trevor Jones, the church organist, the service was commenced with an open- ing hymn, organ-overture, "Prometheus" (Beethoven), by Mr Harrv Hvans; song, Onaway! Awake Beloved" (Coleridge- Taylor), excellently sung by Mr David Ellis; chorus, All We Like Sheep," by the Choir; recit and air, "I Will Extol Thee" (Costa), beautifully sung by Miss Bessie Tregoning; organ-fantasia on the hymn tune "Crugybar" (Harry Evans), by 'Mr. Harry Evans (encored), and Mr. Evans re- sponded by playing the "Hallelujah;" song, "Baner Ein Gwlad" (Dr. Parry), by Mr. David Ellis (encored), Mr. Ellis re- sponded by singing "Dafydd y Garreg Wen;" part song, "Llais y Gwan- wyn," sung by the Choir; Chairman's address; song "How Lovely are Thy Dwellings" (S. Liddle), by Miss Bessie Tregomng; organ, "Bavarian Highlands Suite" (Elgar) by Mr Harry EVans; air "Be Thou Faithful Unto Denth" (Mendel- ssohn), by Mr. David Ellis; organ, "Descriptive Fantasia" (Evanoff). bv Mr. Harry Evans (encored); song. "Golomen Wen" (R. 8. Hughes), by Miss Bessie Jregonmg (encored); and organ (a) Even ing Song" (Schumann), (b), "Finale in D" (Lemmens). by Mr Harry Evans The chorus, "We Never Will Bow Down" (Handel), beautifully sung by the Choir, terminated one of the best recitals ever heard in the town. Mr. Harry Evans's masterly manipulation revealed the fine, rich tone of the organ, which was built bv Messrs Wadsworth Bros. A substantial, sum was realised by the sale of tickets, which, with JB175 from Mr. Carnegie, will make the burden of clearing the total cost (£350) a light one. Canada.—On Wednesday evening, a lantern lecture was delivered at the Town Hall by Mr. W. Griffith, Canadian Govern- ment representative, on the possibilities of
HOW I RUBBED AWAY A STONE…
HOW I RUBBED AWAY A STONE OF FAT FROM MY HIPS AND ABDOMEN IN TWO WEEKS TIME. For years I tried every possible means to bide the excessive fat on 'ray.-hips and abdomen, it, seemed as if it had accumulated on just the two places that it would be most noticeable. Everything that I tried failed to make me any t hinner. But thanks to a lady friend who had at ud i>d herboristerie, Hearr.ed the secrec of a harmless plan which enabled me to rub away with ease a stone of useless fat in only two weeks. The plan is so simple and some of my friends «eem so glad to know of it. that f think there may be sister readers of the "Cumbrian Nws" who have perlians been longing for this very advice. Fin-t, g( tf -iv». any good chemist 1 dram of quassia chips and 3 ounces of cirola bark extract,. Take them homs and after putting the quassia chips in a pan pour over it. a tea- cupful of boiling watei. When t his has stood for about a minute, strain through a cloth and add the cirola burk extract. Then pou-»AUe mixture into a bott le and apply it every night and morn'ng wirh your hands for ten minut es, using a c' cular movement. Each time you can aln OS, some of the fat melt away. At first. I thought-it must be a dream, hut when I measured there was no longer "ny doubt. I soon grew too slender for my clotlies and had to have them taken in, hut it was a pleasure to do it, and I shall feel eternally grateful to the lady who showed me how easy it was to regain my youthful figure. yl29 E.L.A. l Canada for the emigrant. Dr. A. O. Davies, J.P., presided over a large audience. The Lecturer's fair and candid advice to any who contemplate emigrating to the "Golden West" was much appreciated. A fuller report will appear next week. Monthly Fair.—The monthly fair was held here on Wednesday. The attendance was poor, and but few horses and cattle were offered for sale. PETTY SESSIONS, Wednesday, February 4th.—Before Major J. J. Bonsall, Lord Herbert Vane Tempest, Major H. E. Bonsall, Richard Gillart, Richard Rees, and T. R. Morgan, Esqrs. l' Transfer.—Mr Edmund Gillart applied for the transfer of the licence of the GlYll- dwr Hotel from Mr. Edward Corfield to Mr Lewis Ellis Lewis, Lion Hotel, Criccieth. The police offering no objection, the trans- fer was granted. Licensing Report.—Superintendent \Y R Williams, in his annual report, said t'enty off and on licences were granted at the last licensing sessions, and one off licence for beer, wines, and spirits. The conduct of the houses had been satisfac- tory. Seventeen eases of drunkenness and disorderly conduct were brought before the Bench, compared with twelve in the pre- vious year.—The licences were renewed. Footpath Diversion.—Mr. H. Meredith Roberts supported an application by the Urban Council for authority to divert a footpath leading to the County School.— Mr R Gillart asked that a plan of the pro- posed diversion should be put in, which was acceded to.—Mr. Roberts said the application was originally made to the Council by the County School Governors. The Council agreed that the proposed diversion would be an improvement. His application was that the Bench should appoint two magistrates to visit the spot and report.—Mr. R. Gillart said the two magistrates selected should not be con- nected with the Governors or the Council. —The Bench acceded to the request and appointed Major Bonsall and Mr R. Anwyl. iMering a Pheasant.—Inspector D. Davies charged Margaret Jones (15), at children's court, with offering a pheasant for sale in Machynlleth on January 30th. He saw the defendant carrying a basket covered with a cloth. She went into the Lion Hotel, and on coming out he asked her what she had in the basket? She admitted it was a pheasant, and had offered it for sale. Miss Jones, the barmaid, was in court ready to testify that defendant offered to sell the pheasant for 3s. but she declined to buy it, and defendant left.— Inspector Davies said defendant was in ser- vice and took the pheasant for sale at her mistress's request.—The Bench dismissed the case with a caution, and hoped nothing of the kind would occur again in the dis- trict. BOARD OF GUARDIANS, Wednesday, Febru- ary 4th.-PTesent: Messrs John Evans, chairman; Meyrick Roberts, David Evans, M. E1. Francis, L. R. Williams, Lewis Lewis, John Davies, Richard Jones, Ynyshir; Richard Jones, Dar- owen Edward Hughes, Mrs. M. Jones, the Rev R. R. Roberts, Messrs Richard Gillart, William Jones, John Edwards, ;and David Evans, clerk. Report.—The Master, in his report, said an inmate had been sent to Shrews- burv Infirmary, but returned next day, there being no accommodation at the time. The COerk said the Board contributed £4 4s to the institution annually.—It. was decided to write for an explanation. Kindness.—The Master further reported that Major Bonsall had sent rabbits for the use of the inmates and had provided a treat for the children attending Penegoes School. Test.—The Inland Revenue authorities applied for the repayment of 5s 3d granted as pension to a pauper in the Workhouse. —After discussion, it was decided to test the legality of the demand. Typewriter.—The Clerk asked the Board to pay quarter, of the cost of providing a typewriter, remarking that that was his first application, though he had worn two typewriters out in the Board's service. Aberystwyth and Penrhyn Guardians con- tributed.—Mr. R. Jones, Ynyshir, did not see why Machynlleth should blindly follow the example of other boards in providing a. typewriter for the Clerk's convenience, and Mr. R. Gillart said Machynlleth had been trying hard to save the rates, but the County Council went in for motor cars and all kinds of luxuries.—The matter was de- ferred to enable the members to consider it. RURAL COUMCtL-Mr Edward Hughes, Mathafarn, presiding. Bryneira Road. A petition was received from residents calling the attention of the Council to the bad state of the road leading to Bryneira. They offered to carry stone cheaply. It was decided to accede to the request. Houses. The Inspector reported on the state of Marian-cottages, Pennal, which lacked air space and ventilation.—It was decided to notify the owner—It was decided that the Uliairman and Surveyor should attend a S Chester °n housing 811(1 town Planning
NEW 0UAY.
NEW 0UAY. i rVi S —A committee meeting was held on Friday evening to make arrangements to celebrate St. David's Da.y Lecture.—A lecture was given on Tues- day afternoon at the Council School bv Miss Mm a Lloyd on tuberculosis and its treatment. Funeral.—The funerai of Mr. David Jones, Croesagod, Mydroilyn, took place on luesday, intermentbe.ing made at L'an- llKchaiarn Churchyard t ^bAUr^e\dr%ath of Mr Thomas +j,°^ri Hill, late headmaster of the Council School, took place after pro- tracted illness on Saturday morning at the age of six^yione years. He had been ailing tor some years, yet the end was unex- pected. Mr. Lloyd was appointed head- master of the Board School in 1878 which post he retained until the beginning of last year. He Was previously headmaster of the 01d British School and was successful as a teacher during his close forty-five years career. He was closely connected with the municipal life of the town; had been chairman of the Urban District v. ouncil; ana had acted as clerk for many years. He leaves a widow and six child- ren to mourn their loss, to whom deep sympathy is extended. The funeral takes to-day (Friday), a report of which will appear in our next issue. Scholastic.-Miss L. Evans, a pupil at the ^Tutorial School, has passed the Cam- bridge senior examination. „ ^Optbafl.—A match was played on the NpDadd Ground on Wednesday afternoon behvebn the Town team and the Tutorial School team. The town lined out as fo1- lows:—Goal, D. Clifford Jones; backs Argo James and J. Rees Evans; halves, Daniel Owen Jones (captain), L. Griffiths,' and W. O. Jones forwards. J. T "Evans, E. Evans, Lewis Roberts. Eddy Jon, and S. P. Jones. The school was repre- sented by—Goal. Tudor Worthington; T. H. Jones and J. Parry Davies: halves, TX^wi Jones, Oeorjre jDavies, and Picton Evans; forwards, J. T. Je"kir>s, Tom J. Jones (captain). J. E. Lewis, D. H. Wat-kins, and Liurie Davies.. A strenuous game was nhyed; but the terms were equally matched and no goal was scored. wrxr'—- ■
CWM MERFYN.
CWM MERFYN. Sunday School Meeting.—A successful meeting was held at Siloa Congregational Chapel on Sunday evening in connection with the Sunrlay School. All the children and others who took part were in their best form. The singing was under the leadship of Mr. John Jame's. Though but a young man, he has been successful in winding laurels in a good number of eis- teddfodau held in the neighbourhood. He possesses a good ear. taste, and tact for training a choir. Mr. James Davies. Chapel House, was the accoTlipanist and did his work well. The superintendent of Sunday School is Mr. John Thomas. The meeting wac conducted by the Pastor (the Rev. LI. MortranV Mr. John James commenced the meeting by prayer.The following took part:—Recitations, David IJ. Davies. Morgan D. Jame3, Firfin Mor- Ieuan Lloyd. Margaret J. Davies. Mary- J. Morgan. Idwal .Tames. John James Morgan. Gwlndys Davies: singing. solos, Myf a mvv Morgan. Evangeline' .Tames Olwen Edwards. Mr James Davies; duet, Myfomvy Morgan and Evangeline James. Mr. John James irad p. oappT on what constitutes an id-nal. The ^hoir Ranjr cevfral hrovns. i^ludi^rr _.rvnf> by the irr'U-nr-Wn mus^if)n. Mr. W. W. I.iewis, F.T.S.C., Rrynammnn. The .Pastor closed the meeting by prayer. i
ABERAYRON.
ABERAYRON. Banking.Ali.. J. P. Morgan, manager of the L. and P. Bank, Aberayron, has been promoted to the management at Fish- guard. BREWSTER SESSIONS, Wednesday, Feb- ruary 4th. Transfers.—Transfer of a license was granted from Williiin Djvie,, Re 1 Lion Inn, Mydroilyn, to John Hughes, gamekeeper, Brynog. Mr Hughes i\Hii<ied in te tiniolii-,Ils as to character from the Rev. R. E. Davies, vicar of L'arifihingel Ystrad, and from his employer, Mr Sword. of BrYllog.- A transfer was also granted in respect of the R-d Lion Inn, Aberayron, from Mr David Evans to. Miss Rachel EN-ki)s.-TI)e police mentioned that there was an impending change in the case of Rose Hill Arms, Llanarth.—The Bench asked the Clerk to communicate with the Chief Constable, asking him to enquire as to whether it was a redundant license, and to report to the adjourned Sessions on Feh ruary 20th A Vote of Coiidolenc,It was resolved that the Clerk be directed to send to Vfr Morgan Evans the remembrances of his colleagues in his enforced retirement. Dangerous Banister.-Attention was called to the frail protection provided by the banis ter at the top of the stairs leading to the magistrates room. It was stated that if any- one inadvertently put his weight, against it he ibighl fall on to the floor- beneath. If there was a rush from a crowded house there might be very serious results.—It was resolved to call the attention of the couuty authority iO the matter, and to the dilapidated con dition of many of the stone steps leading up to the opposite entrance of the hall. The Clerk's Dinner.—The Clerk of the Court, Mr A. J. Hughes, entertained the police and other officials of the Court' to an excellent dinner after the Police Court proceedings were over at, the Feathers Hotel. Mr D. Pennant James presided in the absence of Mr Hughes, who had to leave. LAMPETER-ABERAYRON RAILWAY. The number of passengers who travelled by this railway during 191a was 70,000. This would leave the impression that a vast sum of money niusb have been received from passengers, but that is not the case, for tens of thousaiiis of the tickets would be for a couple of pence ur so. PETTY ScSSiOMS. Wednesday. February 4th.—Before John Thomas, Esq. (in the chair); John M Howell, Jenkyn Thomas, B. P. Thomas, and George Davies, Esqrs. Obstruction,—P.C. J, Jenkins, Ystrad, charged John Hughes, gamekeeper, Cilian Aeron, and Rees Evans, Pantyrhen, Cilian Aeron, with obstructing the highway by fighting on the 13th January. Both de- fendants appeared and said there was no quarrel between them. They were the best of friends. There was a momentary squabble- which had more to do with other people than themselves.—Defendants were bound ovetr, without conviction, to keep the peace. Probation Officer.-iNir. Griffith Rees re- ported that the conduct of the two persons, a male and a female, under his care had been good. Temperance.—Mr. W. Thomas, Bryn- arfor, New Quay, wrote to say that at. a general temperance committee field on 27th January, a resolution was passed ask- ing the Licensing Committee to instruct the Chief Constable, to inquire into the question of redundancy of houses at New Quay, as well as the question of manage- ment, accommodation, entrances, etc.. and report to the Bench at the deferred Sessions.—It was decided to ask the Chief Constable to consider the whole question of redundant licences in the county and re- port. The Poaching Cbnviction. -George Birch who was fined JB20 for sea poaching at the previous Sessions wrote to say that he had Tost his berth, and that in a report of the case it was said there was a previous con- viction against him; That; was not the fact. It was his father who had been pre- viously fined.—The Celrk was instructed to confer with the Fishery Board. Licences.—All the licences in the district were renewed on the report of the Chief Constable.
TALYBONT
TALYBONT Funera,'s.-On Thursday of last week, the remains of Mrs. Jane James. Cartrefle, the oldest inhabitant of the district were interred at the Baptist Burial Ground. A large number of relations and friends attended. The officiating ministers were the Revs. R. Jones (pastor), T. Jenkins (CM.), and H. EVans, Penrhyncoch. who bore testimony to deceasês high Christian character. The chief mourners were Mr. Richard James, son: Miss Mary James, daughter; Mr. and Mrs. Rowlmd Davies, son-in-law and daughter; and Mr. and Mrs James. Ynyscapel. son-in-law and daugh- ter On Sunday evening sympathetic re- marks were made bv the Pastor and dea- cons and the DeadI March was played on the organ by Miss K. Griffiths. L L.C.M. The funeral of IVLrs. Mary James, Min- ffordd (late of TanralET Tahesm) took place on Tuesday. The whole neighbour- hood was astonished at the news of her sad and sudden death which occurred on the road near Penybont on the previous FrI- day. Deceased was a native of the village and was the wife of the late Mr. James James Tanrallt, and was highly known and respected by all. was, of the Baptist Chapel and her loss will be keenly felt. The Rev. R. Jones, the pastor, officiated at the house grave- side. A huge concourse from aU the su^ rounding districts attended. T mourners were Mr. and Mrs. J- M- Times Moelcerni, son and daughter-in laT ki Md Mrs. T. O. Morgan. Peny- K'D.°riacyal^r, y„ Ld law. Much sympathy is felt fimilv in their sudden loss. PETTY SESSIONS, Tuesday. Februaiy 3 • Before J. T Morgan, Esq.. presiding, Dr J. James, William Morris, David Rees, Richard Thomas, R. E- Jones, Edward Jones, Esqrs. Divid Thefts from Bwlehglas.-John David Jones, miner, Llwynprysg Bow Street, was charged with having stolen a ^^My of hameS, a cloth rug, nai s, iron.bolts of the value of £ 2, the property the Card1 ganshire Mining Company at Bw|cj^as„'■ on or about December 15th. 1911. 1 horn a., Davies, farmer. Tynpwll, Gogman, was charged with having received those stolen goods. Morgan Jones, miner Tangeualit, Gogman, was char^u with having stolen a door lock, safety fuse, and a quantity ot nails, value 3s., from Bwlchglas, on or about August 16th. 1912, and Daniel Jones, miner, the Barracks, Bwlchglas, was also charged with having stolen four steel files and other goods, value 10s., the Pro" pertv of the same Company, on or about September 20th.—Superintendent Phillips portv of the same Company, on or about September 20th.—Superintendent Phillips conducted the prosecution. The first three- named defendants were represented by Mr Emrvs Williams, and the last named by Mr. Rex Hughes, Aberystwyth.— P.S. Jones, Talvbont, and P.C. Joseph Jones, Bow Street, proved finding the goods, and further evidenofe was given by G. McKendrick (manager), James Andrew Prout (under manager), Ellis Lewis and Joseph Smith (two workmen). Defend- ants also gave evidence, and after a long hearing the Bench decided to bind them over for twelve months and ordered them to pay the costs. Licensing.—The annual police report stated that there were thirteen public houses in the division, at the rate of one per 310 ofl the populationi namely, siv seven-day and seven six-day licences. Three persons were proceeded against for drun- kenness and one convicted, a decrease of two convictions. The Sunday Closing Act had been well observed, and the public houses were satisfactorily conducted.— There being no objection, all the licences were renewed.
LLANGEITHO.
LLANGEITHO. Dramatic.—Tregaron County School School Dramatic Society treated the in- habitants of Llangeitho on Wednesday evening to a fine performance of the opera "Pearl, the Fishermaiden."
ABERYSTWYTH
ABERYSTWYTH NATIONALEISTEDDFOD OF WALES. The Mayor (Alderman D. C. Roberts) presided over a largely-attended meeting of the Eisteddfod Executive Committee at the Town Hall on Tuesday evening. On the report' of a sub-committee, it- was agreed to advertise for a paid secretary at a salary of .£150 for the whole period of his engage- ment, plus five per cent, on all sums col- lected by him. He will commence duties forthwith after the date of his appoint- ment and continue in office until after all the accounts have been completed. Mr. Jenkin James, M.A., director of education, was appointed hon. secretary, and it was agreed that he should have clerical assist- ance by the paid secretary.—On the pro- position of the Rev. R. J. Rees, seconded by Sir Edward Anwyl, a vote of thanks was accorded Mr. John Evans, deputy town clerk, for his services as convener of the meetings hitherto. Mr. Jenkin James, honJ secretary of the Literary Committee, reported that the full programme will be ready shortly. The following prizes had already been re- through Professor David Jenkins, for the ode; Gymdeithas Gym- reig. £10; Sir Edward Anwyl, £10; Mr. 0 M. Edwards, flO 10s.; Principal Prys, £10 10s. Od.; Principal T. F. Roberts, 10s. Professor Edwards, Bl Is for an englyn; and "Teithiwr Dros yr Aran" had promised £5. (Cheers). It was reported that the Archdruid had approved June 17th as the date of the proclamation ceremony, and on the report of the Gorsedd Committee, presented by Mr. O. A. Jones, hon. secretary, it was agreed to invite six officials of the Gorsedd, with the Keeper of the Regalia, Sir Marchant Williams, and Sir Vincent Evans to take part in the ceremony, and it was agreed to pay them £1 Is each and ex- penses. Ptofessor Edwards, chairman of the Committee, explained that the Gorsedd would be officially opened before noon, and there would be a formal opening following a procession through the town in the after- noon. The Gorsedd and Musical Com- mittees were asked to confer with the view of arranging a. concert in the evening to defray expenses. The Musical Committee asked for authority to perform a choral work at the proclamation concert in aid of the general funds orthe Eisteddfod, but the matter was referred to the joint meet- ing. Mr. Ifor Evans, hon. secretary of the Arts and Crafts Committee, presented the draft programme, consisting of seventy competitions the amount of prizes to be offered being £165 18s 6d. The programme was divided into thirteen sections. Seven prizes had been offered by individuals amounting to JB13. Mr. J. H. Davies sug- gested that there should be a competition for country craftsmen, and it was agreed that the draft programmes of the literary and arts and crafts sections should be printed and further considered. Mr. W. D. Owen, hon. secretary of the Musical Committee, reported that Mrs. Roberts, Plashendre, had offered a prize of JS3 3s in the senior pianoforte competi- tion. and Miss Elsie Roberts B2 2s. in the junior pianoforte competitions. Miss Davies, Llandinam, had offered prizes of J33 3s. and .£2 2s. in the senior and junior violin competitions. (Cheers). It was agreed that the number of singers in the Eisteddfod Ohoir should not exceed 400; that the choir should be divided into three sections, namely, Aberystwyth, Penygarn, and Llanilar; that practices should be held in the Buarth Hall; that the sectional choirs should make their own arrangements regarding travelling expenses incurred in connection with the combined rehearsals, and that an appeal should be made to the Railway Company to run cheap trains for the return journeys; that a minimum of £50 should be paid to the Conductor (Mr. J. T Rees), and £10 to Mr Panchen, accom- panist, as honoraria; that copies of the music should be provided free of charge. Sir Charles Stanford's "Revenge" and "Deffro! Mae'n Ddydd," by Professor D. Evans, were selected for performance. Mr. T. J. Samuel asked that the Com- mittee should bear in mind the production of works by local composers. Replying to questions. IUr. J. T Rees said 405 singers had intimated their wil- lingness to join the choir, and the voices were being carefully selected. It had been decided not to have a section at Lam- peter. A letter was read from Professor David peter. A letter was read from Professor David Jenkins suggesting that one advantage of holding the eisteddfod in July was that the pavilion could be used during August and September for first-class concerts, festi- vals, political meetings, etc. He also urged the importance of having a first- class orchestra for the eisteddfod concerts, though it would cost £50 more than in places like Rhyl and Wrexham. It was decided to adhere to the former resolution to provide seating accommoda- tion for 8,000 in the pavilion. The selection of the date was a.gain deferred, owing to the difference of opinion as to whether the end of July or the be- ginning of September would be the more suitable. The General Purposes Com- mittee were asked to obtain further in- formation on the question.
LLANILARI
LLANILAR Will.—Dr. John Evan Hughes of Cwrtv- cadno, formerly medical officer of health to Aberystwyth Rural District Council, who died on November 19th, left estate of the gross value of £13,722, of which the net personalty has been sworn at £2,859. The testator left £15 to Morgan Thomas Jones, schoolmaster, of Llanilar, and £10 to Reginald Lewis. He left the cabinet of silver plate presented to him on his retire- ment from practice to his wife for life, with remainder to follow his real estate, and the balance of his household effects to his wife during widowhood, with remainder to his daughter, Alice Jane. He left J35 each to Elias Prosser. William Donald Bain, Mary James, and Mary Jones, if still in his ser- vice, JB5 to his former servant, Ellen Cot- trell, and his real estate upon trust to pro- vide an annunity of £150 during the widow- hood of his wife for the benefit of his daugh- ter, Alice Jane Avarina Hughes, and sub- ject thereto for his wife during widowhood, with remainder upon trust for his daughter and her issue, whom failing with other re- mainders. The residue of his personal estate he left upon trust for his wife during widowhood, with remainder to his daughter and her issue
LONDON
LONDON Ladies Social at Radnor-street.—On Monday evening the lady members of the Literary Society connected with the Rad- nor-street Chapel held a successful social. Mr. Hugh Pughe Roberts presided over a large gathering and was supported by the President (Mr. Philip Williams). The fol- lowing took part in the musical pro- gramme—Miss Glwadvs Gowrie, Miss Mor- fydd Rees, Missi Frances Jordan, Mrs.' Hubert Griffiths, Mr. Wilfred Bevan, Mr. Stanley Davies, and Mr. Tim Evans, and. Mr. Bronant Jones. Mr. David Richards, F.R.C.O.. and Mr. Edgar Jones, F.R.O.O., were the accompanists-. The arrange- ments wore left entirely to the ladies and much credit is due to them for the success of the function.
BORTH.
BORTH. Wedding.—A pretty wedding was solemn, ised last luesday at the O.M. Chapel, Graig, between Mr. W. Jones, Tynrhelig, Borth, and Miss Mair Jones, Brwyno, Glan- dyfi. The bride was given away by her brother (Mr. D. R. Jones). Miss A. Beynon. Evelwen, Borth, and Miss Jones, Court House, Ford en, acted as brides- maids; Mr. D. R. Jenkins, Gwastad, as best man; and Mr. W. Jones, brother of the bride, was groomsman. The Rev. Hugh Roberts, assisted by the Rev. D. Caron Jones, pastor of Soar Chapel, of which the bridegroom is a. deacon, offici- ated. The young couple went by motor to Machynlleth, thence by rail to London, where the honeymoon is being spent.
MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE OOM-PANY…
MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE OOM- PANY OF NEW YORK. Mr. D E. Davies, the Welsh manager-of the Company, has heard from the general manager of the United Kingdom. Colonel Harrison Hogge. giving the leading figures about the business for the year ended December 31st, 1913. The total assets amounted to over £1?A,652,370: The total income was £17,813,037, the payments t'o policy holck:rs£13;ü91)990. The new insurance issued and paid for amounted to £33,906,442, and the divisible surplus To the members totals £3,7]2,226, being the largest amount ever divided by any com- pany in a single year. t NATIONAL PROVINCIAL BANK OF ENGLAND, LIMITED. Mr. 0. M. Fitzgerald, presiding at the annual meeting of shareholders in the National Provincial Bank, held in London last week, said that a year ago they were looking forward to a continuance—for some months, at any rate-of the great activity of trade, to a scarcity of capital, and to high rates for money. These ex- pectations had not been disappointed. It spite of the protracted war in the Near East, and the civil wars in Mexico and China, and the serious political position at heme, the year 1913 had been one of the most prosperous commercially that the country had ever known. All industries had shared in the activity. Profits had been good, though not as high as in 1912, in the shipping world especially, and wage* had been raised to the highest level re- corded. In the second half of the year there had been a sensible falling off, which perhaps was only to be expected, looking at the scarcity of capital, which became very pronounced when the usual harvest demands of the world made themselves felt. Indeed, that scarcity of capital had been the dominant feature of the money market of 1913, and was the effect of various causes, the chief, no doubt, being three years of active trade and consequent com- mercial demands and high prioes. A further cause was the political situation on the Continent, leading as it did to the hoarding of money by individuals and to the strengthening of gold reserves by great Continental banks, and in a less degree by British bankers. The Reichsbank of Ger- many and the Bank of France alone in- creased their gold holdings by no less than £ 32,000. India also continued to use gold in increasing quantity, as was disclosed by the fact that 1912-13 the railways received payment in gold to the amount of upwards of £ 1,000.000, compared with £ 345,000 in 1910-11. This country had, happily, been less under the influence of the Continental tension, and had, lent money as freely in 1913 as in the two previous years. Turn- ing to the business <xf the Bank, the Chair- man said the accounts showed a steady, continued progress. Deposits had in- creased by about L2,000,000, and the high rates for money which had ruled through- out the year had enabled the Bank to earn larger profits. oonce again the picture was marred by the further depreciation in securities. There had been a rapid re- covery since the close of the year, and the Bank's securities were now at such a level that, with the return of a more normal money market, they should constitute an important addition to its reserves. With regard to the future, the signs were not altogether unfavourable. There appeared likely to be a. strong demand for new capital throughout the year; and, with savings accumulating less rapidly, there should be sufficient employment for the Bank's funds at lower though still, they might hope, fairly-remunerative rates. The report was unanimously adopted. The balance sheet appears in our adver- tising columns.
CORRESPONDENCE.
CORRESPONDENCE. CVMRO. -It is a matter for a lawyer with all the facts before him to advise; but OB the face of it you appear to be liable to pay. FARMERS AND THEIR ATTITUDE. SIR,-In your remarks, last week, on "Farmers and their Attitude," you say Farmers are not better off now than they were in 1879." Well, I can say that in this part of the country—Montgomeryshire— farmers of the present generation have never seen such high prices for everything they have to sell. Rents remain the same, and their only extra expenditure is that caused by having to feed their servants better. At the time you refer to, farmers walked into town, or go in the farm cart, and when rent day came many of them had to go with a friend to a bank for LS or to make up the rent. To-day they drive into town in smart traps; and, instead of being in debt, most of them have banking accounts and a good credit balance. The farmer is always grumbling; but reallv he has no cause at the present time. Thirty or forty years ago, wages for men were higher than they now are; but pos- sibly girls get higher wages.—I am, etc., <:> ONB WHO KNOWS. ALCOHOL AS A STIMULANT. Sip.It was not my intention to pro- long this particular correspondence, but the misrepresentations of Mr. D. Lewis cannot be allowed to pass unchallenged. As I have dealt with the arguments re alcohol as a stimulant, I need only refer to one point under that head. Mr. H. C. Pattm has been quoted as saying:—"That alcoholic stimulants are unnecessary for the healthy." Here is an admission that alcohol is a stimulant. Further comment is needless. As a believer in temperance in its true sense—moderation in all things —I must protest against the use of such unsupported statements as "80 per cent. of all serious drimes, 70 per cent, of suicides, and 50 per cent, of insanity being due to drink." In order to establish the proposition that drink is the author of crime, it would be necessary to show that the prosecutions for criminal offences and prosecutions for drunkenness correspond- that where one decreased or increased, the other decreased or increased. The latest statistics show a steady and notable de- crease in the drunkenness, but they also show a serious increase in crime. More- -e, over, if drink was responsible for nearly all crime, we should expect Mahomedan countries where tota1 abstinence is a tenet of religion, to be crimeless; but not even a teetotal agitator would have the hardihood to suggest that such is the case. With regard to insanity, Dr. Sullivan has, in his researches, conclusively proved that alcohol as a cause of certifiable in- sanity fell a good deal short of sixteen per cent., at which it was rated in the official statistics, and might be something under ten per cent. Again, Dr. Bernard Hollander, in the "Westminster Gazette" on October 2nd, 1911, wrote that "drink is not so much a cause of insanity as is commonly assumed is evident from the fact that insanity is on the increase and drinking is not." lonr correspondent's reference to longevity is equally unfortunate. It is a significant fact that the insurance companies have no means of knowing whether those who insure as teetotallers remain so. It is mone than probable that many do not. I should like to know what guarantee tjie companies have that its abstaining members are, and continue to be, total abstainers. Does a reversion to drinking habits void the policy or insure a transference from one class to the other? I If we take a larger point of view, we find that those civilised races in which the consumption of alcohol per head has been largest nave had the lowest death-rate. Mr Thomas Lander recently undertook an in- quiry into every case of extraordinary longevity observed in the newspapers be- tween April 1st and July 1st, 1913. The inquiries were confined to persons who lived to the age of ninety-five or over, and in all twenty-three such cases were investigated, seventeen of them being centenarians. After the fullest and most careful inquiry, it was found that there was not a single total abstainer among them. but that all these people who have lived to an age far beyond the ordinary span of human life have been moderate drinkers. In conclusion, I would point out that teetotallers in controversy never recognise the distinction between moderation and excess, because most of their arguments are based on the assumption that every drinker drinks to excess.—Yours etc., ALFRED PARRY. Newtown, Mont.
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he had meant that he would not have used the word "drift," but "conspiracy." He further said that "the word drift was chosen to "imply an unintentional yielding to a "stream or tendency or current of "thought without considering the direc- tion m which it was taking" them, or "the lengths to which it might eventu- "ally lead them Setting "asidfc many minor but not unimport- "ant considerations as to the reason for "this alteration, he thought that the Uroot principle of the whole thing, and "that which gave the real power to all "this drift, was in its essence a reaction "against State control in religious "matters and over religious bodies." That there is a drift in the direction in- dicated by the Bishop of MANCHESTER there is no doubt, but as to the extent of it there may be wide differences of opinion. State control of religious bodies is no doubt being: opposed all over the country. The Church of England is the only body in this country that is under State control, and Wales is going to get rid of it. This is another subject oi great interest that will claim increased attention in the near future. The Rev. LLOYD ÛWEx, in his presi- dential address at the West Merioneth Monthly Meeting" at Barmouth, last week, uttered a warning to the free churches. He said that the impend- ing disestablishment of the Church in "Wales might be a severe test for Non- conformity. The Church would then "become a strong rival. It would "have immense resources. Episcopacy "had many attractions, and might in- "duce several of their young ministers "to join the Church." We do not in- tend. to point out all the ways in which the disestablishment of the Church of England in Wales will effect the Non- conformist bodies, but it will certainly do two things. It will remove the State sore from the Nonconformist bodies and will leave the Church of England in Wales free to make the most and the best of its great resources, even to the extent, if thought desir- able, of adopting what is deemed) to be best, but may be at present illegal, from the Church of Rome. One of the most curious features in the Bishop of ST. DAVID'S voluminous speeches is that he does not seem to see what the Rev. LLOYD OWEN evidently sees and what ought to be obvious even to Welsh bishops. WTe are abstaining from putting this side of the issue, as we might be charged with trying to induce the adherents of the Church of England to support disestablishment in order to win shadowy victories. Last week, at Aberystwyth, the Rev H. BARROW WILLIAMS, of Llandudno, in the course of a sermon at Shiloh, is reportedi to have said that he feared "there was a feeling of indifference "creeping over the country in regard to "religion. The preaching" of the "Gospel seemed to have become in- effective, and the frenzy of football "mocked the feebleness of the pulpit. "He had tried to preach the sanctity of Hthe Sabbath at Llandudno, but he "confessed that his efforts had failed. "The Sabbath at Llandudno was being "sold bit by bit to the visitors, and "there was left nothing worthy of the "name of Sabbath. The sense of sin "was being- lost in the Church of "CHRIST." Is this really the case? We have no doubt whatever that it is the feeling of the Rev. BARROW WtisriUAiM^ but does it-really represent actual conditions? Here is another case. The Rev. J. MORGAN GIBBON, chairman of the Con- gregational Union of England* and Wales, preaching at Colne, said that "the most serious sign of the times was "the decay of religious fervour in "public men. Preaching to churches "to-day was almost as hard as preach- ing* to churchyards, for sometimes "people in pews were only a shade less "dead than those who were already in "their coffins. There was evidence "everywhere that the public spirit in "religion was decaying. Supreme dis- ""aster to the Church was not so much "the loss of members or wealth as the "loss of vitality. If that went the "Church was doomed, and they might "as well bury it to save further "trouble." Is religion decaying? We I -do not think it is. What is decaying is antiquated systems of religious belief. Our conviction is that religious faith is more alive than ever it was, for the mysteries of life are more apparent now than ever they were in the past. What &re dying, or decaying, are old concep- tions, old requirements, and old creeds, and not religion, which is more vigorous than ever it was in the past. We have now before us many other extracts which we could use, but our space is limited. For instance, Mr. E. T. JOHN, in a recent speech at Brymbo, said he "rejoiced that the spirit and "practice of co-operation among the "Free Churches was making such sub- stantial progress. With "such striking precedents in mundane "affairs, it was not surprising that the "churches should in growing measure • o r> "appreciate the importance of substan- tial unity." WTe do not see any indi- cations of the asserted co-operation among the Free Churches, but that may be our fault. It would be quite easy to give many additional extracts, but we abstain. We think it is clear from the foregoing that the masses of the people are not opposed to religion, but have no faith in the denominational religious systems which have left the misery of the world uncared for. We are not going to attempt to say what is going to happen in reference to organised religion, but it is quite clear to us that the masses of the people are losing faith, not in religion, but in those who claim to be its defenders and expositors.