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0 NATIONAL BANK OF WALESI…
0 NATIONAL BANK OF WALES I LIQUIDATION. — • — [ COMMUNICATED .] Those of the readers of the Glamorgan Gazette taking any interest -n commercial matters cannot fail to have been "mnressed with dismay at the first report of the liquidators to the meeting of share- holders in this undertaking, held at Cardiff on the 24th ultimo. Although it was expected that heavy deficiencies would have to be reported, it was not thought possible that such reckless trading had been carried on by the late directors of this bank, as the disclosures of the liquidator revealed. After an investigation extending considerably- over a year, the liquidator had the sad intelligence to convey to the shareholders that as against a liability on current and deposit accounts of- £ s. d. £ s. d. JE1407520 1 8 There was in hand cash 114463 7 5 | Amount recovered from customers of the Bank..926395 7 6 Further amount which the liquidator hoped to realise.. 151703 8 9 1078098 16 3 Goodwill credited by the Metropolitan Bank 110000 0 0 i3Q2562 g g Leaving a deficiency of £ 104957 18 0 This deficiency is, of course, subject to realisation of certain of the assets not yet closed, and the liquidator gives but little hope that the deficiency will be materially reduced. With these figures before us we can estimate roughly what the call per share is likely to be. The number ot shares of .£20 each issued by the National Bank of Wales, upon which JELO per share has been paid, is 22,500, which would give a call of, say £4 13s per share, assuming of course that each con- tributor paid his quota, but as one of the directors is a bankrupt, who also happens to be a large shareholder, and cannot, therefore, be countei upon for his call, while others may be in the same position, the amount per share to be eventually called up is likely to exceed the above estimate of £4 13s. Seldom, as the liquidator informed the meeting, did it fall to the lot of one in his position to reveal to shareholders such an awful position in the affairs of any commercial undertaking. The startling announcement was made that no less a sum than Y.559,968 18s 2d had been lost in trading, and the following items were given as some of the heavy losses:— 1: Amount standing in the books of the Blaenavon Branch, with which the liquidator stated it had nothing to do, tmvincr been transferred from head- quarters. 30000 Amount advanced at Cardiff 2500C These two sums admitted by customers (to whom it was paid) to have been lost in Stock Exchange dealings. 5500( Mr F. R. Crawshay (which the liquidator hoped to reduce by £10,000 to £ 15,000).. 6600( Colonel Howell and Mr H. E. Collins on collieries 3991C Humby, a bankrupt Page „ 16000 Murphy 13282 Lucas „ 10382 Messrs Williams (North Wales) 25000 Jenkins, manager of branches 6000 A Cardiff builder 12000 Briefly summarised the losses were classified at follows Losses wiped off by directors Losses on the principal accounts ^uu. Losses at Cardiff and 32 branches in addition, as ascertained by the liquidators 11858( Total £ 52308 £ As we grasp these figures we are naturally appallec at their magnitude, and one naturally wonders how, with due supervision, such disastrous results coulc have bten brought about. The explanation is given by the Liquidator, who in the course of his report stated that They (the Directors) had scattered the funds of the bank amongst irresponsible speculators." The failure of the National Bank of Wales is due to indiscriminate overdrafts without security, the payments of high dividends which had not been actually earned, insufficient oversight by the directors themselves, and too much power being placed in the hands of the general manager—addec to these must not be lost sight of the ineffective system of auditing, which allowed balance sheets tc be presented to the shareholders on the faith of which investments were made. One cannot fail to sympathise with the existing shareholders, who will have to bear the brunt of any call that may be made, and it is hoped that in the interests of commercial morality, no time will be lost by them in making the parties responsible for I such breaches of trust amenable, to justice. One word aa to the Metropolitan Bank on the faith of their taking over the National Bank of I Wales, many persons were induoed to purchase fresh shares, which they have had cause since to regret- and for those shareholders who have lately come on the register, it would have been far better if the doors of the National Bank of Wales had been closed long ago. It will be a source of gratification to everyone if a better result than that foreshadowed by the liquidator, is attained; and while hoping that as small a call as possible may have to be made, let there be no delay in arraigning those who may nave been guilty of an abuse of trust.
ABERAVON COUNTY POLldE,
ABERAVON COUNTY POLldE, MONDAy-before Mr G. H. Davey, Mr A. P. Vivian, Mr Charles Jones, Mr W. H. P. Jenkins, Mr Rees Jenkins, and Dr Jones. ADULTERATION OF MILK. Thomas Morgan, of Abergwynfi, was charged with selling adulterated milk at Abergwynfi, on January 26th. Police-inspector McDonald said he purchased a sample or milk from defendant, whom he saw going from house to house. He told him he had bought the milk for the purpose of analysis. He now pro- duced the certificate of Dr Morgan (public analyst), which showed that the milk complained of contained 15 per cent. of added water. Fined 20s. and costs. Bees Griffiths, farmer, Abergwynfi, was charged with a similar offence to the foregoing. Inspector McDonald said he purchased a sample of milk from the defendant in a street at Abergwynfi on the 26th ult., the analysis of which he produced- An analysis showed that the milk contained 20 per cent. of added water. The Bench fined defendant 20s and costs, and remarked that, in their opinion, the adulteration of milk was a very serious offence, inasmuch as milk was an article of food for children and invalids.
ABERAVON SCHOOL BOARD.
ABERAVON SCHOOL BOARD. A meeting of the above named Board was held on Tuesday last week, Alderman Rees Thomas (chair- man) presiding. The following also were present- The Ex-mayor (Councillor H. J. Stokes), Councillor J. M. SnrV Councillor W. Williams, Mr Piper, the F T "Nffiths, and the Rev J. Foulkes. The otiations which have been long pending for the transfer of the Unsectarian Schools to the School Board were completed.
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._0. PONTYR HIL. DON'T forget that J. Morgan Owen&Oo.'s striking Clearance Sale of outfitting and gents' mercery is now on. Bargains to all that buy. J. Morgan Owen & Co., The County Clothiers, Pontycymmer. sterling cannot afford to lose his services tor oue oWlS." match. matcb. r On Saturday next, the firsts play Maesteg away, whilst the" A" team play Maesteg "A" at home.
AP MORGAN ON THE COMING ELECTION.…
AP MORGAN ON THE COMING ELECTION. TO THE EDITOB. gIR)—The approaching County Council contest is by now reduced to two aspirants, and both of them Nonconformists and shining lights in their respective denominations. Both also men of wealth, position, experience, and spotless charac- ters as men of business. It is a battle between men who profess to follow the examples and pre- cepts of our Lord and Master. Well, suppose we say, "Oh, this contest is a worldly affair, and conducted on political lines. Religion don't come in at all. It does not matter what your religious creed is, the question at issue is are you a Tory or are you a Radical ? and that is the ground we fight upon." It was a noble sacrifice of self- interest on the part of Mr Randall to withdraw his candidature and let those Nonconformist champions have a clear field. If Mr Randall had not retired he would certainly carry every Church- man's vote, and also a preponderance of the votes of Dissenters for the Randall family are emi- nently worthy of the support .and confidence of at least every native and native's son in the whole district. But selfishness is an unknown thing in the Randall family, hence the coast is clear for the two rivals now in the field. May the best man win is my earnest wish. Now a word to the voters. Don't excite yourselves. Remember, to gratify the ambition is the principal cause of this contest between the two aspirants. No doubt many of you will be influenced by the numberless considerations of self-interest which invest the mind while exercising your privilege of voting, and the fetters that bind you to one or the other of these two will often prevent the giving of your vote according to the dictates of your conscience. Well, don't drag religion into the controversy, for that means discharging your duties conscientiously without fear, favour, or affection but a worldly contest pure and simple, and I suppose bread for yourselves, wives, and little ones is of more con- sequence than which of the two is returned. AP MORGAN.
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Although the French Government is understood to have decided not to ship any more convicts to New Caledonia, a shipment of 492 prisoners arrived there just before the close of last year in the Rhip Caledonia. An epidemic broke out during the voyge, from which six convicts died, and many were not convalesoent when the ship reached Nou- mea. The exact nature of the disease has not yet been determined. remorselessly evicted. Still the record of what they did is not lost. Mr Craig's history of Ralahine of which the 22nd thousand was published by Triibner and Co., Ludgate Hill, in 1882, has been translated into several European languages. I think it could be read with profit now. In many parts of England, farms are Jyiner empty, tenants are not forthcoming, and who will pay rent. Some have been for months in the market at much reduced prices. Why should not some of these be bought and colonized by families now supported as paupers by poor rates ? Its seems there is no land in Great Britain so poor that it will not support its cultivators—then why should the nation have idle land and starving people, to disgrace its civilisation and its religion ?
--ABERAVON TOWN COUNCIL.
ABERAVON TOWN COUNCIL. The monthly meeting of the above-named Council was held on Wednesday week, the Mayor (Mr Lewis Lewis) presiding. The following also were present—The Ex-mayor (Councillor H. J. Stokes), Alderman Benjamin Jones, Alderman Evan Evans, Councillors T. Macey, John Thomas, J. M. Smith, C. H. Cotton, Henry Richards, John Phillips, W. H. Bond, Charles Jones, H. Walsh, F. Perry. The Ex-mayor alluded to the importance of the throwing open of Mansel-terrace, and said they had been fortunate in closing with Mr Vivian. In reference to the Gas Committee minutes, the Mayor said land had been provisionally acquired for the extensions of the Gas Works. For one site they were asked the preposterous figure of £2,100. The land did not represent more than a quarter of an acre. He was pleased to say they had done much better, as they had obtained provisionally two acres of land contiguous to the present works, and for £1,000. Councillor Bond said he advised the step long ago. The Ex-mayor said they would soon be able to answer the taunt of those who said they could not supply gas. Councillor Perry, after the minutes had been confirmed, raised an objection to the gas mains being opened in the interests of some of the well- to-do tradesmen. He protested against what he termed Councillor Walsh's attempt to "bluff" him. Councillor Walsh disclaimed any such inten- tion. Later in the evening, Councillor Perry argued that attemps should be made to open the frozen water pipes in the interests of the working men. Councillor Bond pointed out the fallacy of Councillor Perry's proposition, which brought from the latter a personal remark which Coun- cillor Bond resented as an affront, and called Councillor Perry to withdraw. Councillor Perry did not respond to this invitation. THE MARKETS COMMITTEE. A discussion took place in reference to Mr Foley's bill, and it was ultimately agreed that the minutes be passed on the motion of Councillor J. M. Smith and seconded by Alderman Evans, and that the bill be adjourned for a month. FINANCE. The notice of motion given by Councillor Bond in reference to the financial state of the town was adjourned. Councillor Bond was not ready with his scheme owing to pressure of business. ALTERATION OF TIME OF MEETING. Alderman Evans moved that the hour of meeting should be at 2.30 p.m. The hour now fixed for conducting the business is not a fit hour, viz., 6 30 p.m. We are all aware that being with our day's work means that we are not in a fit state to go on with the business. The result of years' experience show that we cannot get a better hour than 2.30. Councillor J. M. Smith seconded, and said that when the motion of altering the time to 6.30 was brought forward at the last meeting, he voted with it, the argument then adduced being to give the working-classes a chance of coming there to their deliberations, but he was sorry to say that very few availed themselves of the opportunity. He voted to give it a trial, but was sorry to say it had failed. An amendment was proposed by Councillor Cotton that they adhere to 6 30. We have not yet given the time of meeting a fair trial. We have only had it three months. The reason I had when we altered it was to give a chance to a working-man candidate to attend the meetings. Councilor J. Phillips seconded the amendment. The Mayor, Councillors Stokes and Bond spoke in favour of the proposition, and Councillor C. Jones, H. Richards and Perry spoke in favour of the amendment. The amendment was negatived by one vote seven voted for the proposition, and six for the amendment. Be MR. E. T. EVANS' LEAVING. A resolution was passed regretting that Mr.E. T. Evans was leaving the firm of Tennant and Jones, and the Corporation. He has always been a faithful and straightforward officer. Proposed by Councillor Bond, seconded by Councillor C. Jones. The following also took part in the discussion—The Mayor, Councillor Stokes, and Mr Tennant. A sub-committee was also appointed to form out a scheme to present Mr Evans with a small memento in token of his services.
PRESENTATION TO MR. JAMES…
PRESENTATION TO MR. JAMES REED, OF NEATH. A very enthusiastic gathering took place at the Kings Head Hotel, Neath, recently, to present Mr James Reed with an illuminated address, in recog- nition of his valuable and gratuitous services to the band of the Neath detachment of the 2nd V.B. Welsh. The chair was taken by Mr James Thorne, who was supported by Sergeant-major Kinder, Colour- sergeant Kerr, Sergeant Raphael, and a large number of volunteers. Host Jenkins served up a capital dinner, and after ample justice had been done thereto, the usual loyal and complimentary toasts were given and responded to. Mr James Thorne, in making the presentation, alluded in eulogistic terms to the excellent services rendered by Mr Reed to the band, his willingness to do all in his power at all times to enhance their interests, to the esteem in which he was universally held, and, in conclusion, wished him every pros- perity and success in life (loud cheers). Songs having been rendered in the interval, Mr Reed, who spoke with much feeling, said he could not find words to adequately express his thanks for the beautiful address which had been presented to him. He was deeply sensible of the honour con- ferred upon him, and he hoped that nothing would be wanting on his part at any time to further the interest of the band, and foster the knowledge of music generally. Anything that lay in his power to promote the interests of the band he would do with pleasure (cheers). In conclusion he expressed the hope that the band would always maintain its reputation, and that it would be supported in the manner it deserved (loud cheers). The enjoyment of the evening was enhanced by songs which were ably rendered by Messrs J Groves, W. H. Mills, Reuben Williams, Case, and others, whilst the cornet solos by Mr Pace, and the able accompaniment of Mr D. Davies, completed a most enjoyable programme, which was brought to a close by the rendering of the National Anthem, in which all the company heartily joined.
CHURCH DEFENCE AT KENFIG HILL.
CHURCH DEFENCE AT KENFIG HILL. TO THE EDITOR. SIR, -I have been greatly interested in the articles contributed to your valuable paper by "Truth" and Mr Williams, on the above subject, and trust that it will be further treated in an unprejudiced and im- partial spirit. Praise is generally acceptable, but it amounts to flattery, which is always objectionable, when Mr Williams credits the Kenfig Hillians with knowing as au historical fact that the Anglican Church is really the old British Church, which the lecturer uud others believe was founded by St. Paul. A public assertion always ought to be proven, and as Truth questions the authenticity of the state- ment that St. Paul was the founder etc., he ought to have his mind set at rest on the point. It seems very funny to say that only the lecturer and others believe it was founded by St. Paul, as, at the same time, Mr Williams commits the egregious blunder of calling it an historical fapt, which necessarily im- plies that everybody believes it. Infallible means not liable to err, or certain; so that Dr Lingard was right in saying that the infallibility of the Church of England lies in the High Court of Parliament, for the said Church docs claim infalli- bility, else how can it explain away their virulent persecution—sanctioned and promoted by the High Court of Parliament-of those who differed from them in religious opinions, if they did not assume that they were right and the Nonconformists wrong ? Also why should they think they have a right to demand tithes for their support, and that, in the great majority of instances, from people who receive none of their ministrations, if not on the assumption that their creed is the true and infallible one ? Mr Williams asks who is right, Truth" or Father Barns ? he ought rather to have said Dr Lingard or Father Barns, as Truth" only quoted the former's letter. Antiquity is rather a precarious authority on any subject, but without casting any aspersion on the Rev Father's testimony, I think we at least could give as hearty a credence to Lingard's words as we could to Father Barns; although Mr Williams tries to colour the former as an unsatisfactory authority. The gist of Barns' lucid exposition is this:—"That during the reign of Henry VIII, the Island—I presume he means the Church -resumed its ancient form of being in sub- jection to the laws of no patriarch." Now, I should like to know what does he call the Parlia- ment ? Although it very seldom, I admit, pursues a course consistent with a patriarchal character: still, it acts in that capacity to the Staie Church. Most of its prayers have been composed in accor- dance with a Parliamentary mandate, and it is mainly supported through the agency of the law. In my opinion "Truth" did not commit a great blunder in saying that the Anglican Church is utterly human," for in its dealings with the common people of this country it has seldom shown that it is actuated by that element called love, which its Founder said was the vital principle of Christianity. Take for instance the utterly human" means it has resource to in collecting the obnoxious tithe. Scripture eaith, The Lord loveth a cheerful giver," and never do we find instances of Christ using coercion to obtain anything. But as regards the Church hypothetically founded by St. Paul, we here find bailiffs and policemen banding together to forcibly collect the people's offerings to the Lord." Oh, pharisaical hypocrisy Its persecution of the Nonconformists also, who merely left the Church from conscientious princi- ples, hardly seems to me spiritually inspired, but rather "utterly human, or something worse." Mr Williams with remarkable and, in this in- stance, illogical dexterity, leads the argument from one channel to another; for, instead ot answering Truth's" straightforward question with the readiness which it deserves, he adroitly evades coming to a direct issue, and begins a sublime disquisition on the irregularities of Koman Catholic proceedings. In conclusion, I may say as voluntary offerings are most acceptable to the Lord, and the more people are enlightened as to how matters stand (not, I may add, through Church Defence lectures, which are of necessity prejudiced, but by reading impartial literature, &c., on the subject) I do not think we will have to wait a very long time before the Church will be both Disestablished and Disendowed, and Church folk will be able to show bow much veneration they possess towards their Creator, minus external support. Not possessing Mr Williams' Spartan- like literary daring, which enables him to brave the uncertain tide of popular feeling by manfully affixing his name to his communication, I must beg of him to exercise his clemency by permitting me to subscribe myself as BANGOR.
INTERESTING TO CLUB GOERS.
INTERESTING TO CLUB GOERS. PROPOSED REGISTRATION OF CLUBS. In the House of Commons a Bill to amend the law relating to licences for the sale of intoxicating liquors has been prepared and brought in by Sir Henry E. Roscoe, Mr Jacob Bright, Mr W. Cros- field, Mr Robert Leake, Mr W. Mather, and Mr C. S. Roundell. The Bill is divided as follows — (1) Restrictions on licences, (2) sale of licences, (3) power of ratepayers, (4) appointment of in- spectors, and (5) clubs. As to the last, it is pro- posed that the provisions of Section 3 of the Licensing Act, 1872, with regard to the prohibi- tion of the sale of intoxicating liquor by retail without a licence, shall extend to the sale of in- toxicating liquor in any club, unless the club is registered under this Act. The licensing justices for each licensing district shall keep a register for the purpose of the registration of clubs within their district, and the secretary or other officer of every club shall, before such club is registered, pay to the licensing justices a registration fee at the rate of 5 per cent. on the total receipts of the club from the sale of intoxicating liquor during the year ending on the last preceding 31st day of December, and the like fee annually at such time as the licensing justices shall fix.
THE PEARL LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY,…
THE PEARL LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED. ANNUAL REPORT. In our a dvertisement columns will be found the annual report of the Pearl Life Assurance Company, Limited, for the year ending December 31st last. The thirty-first annual general meeting of the Company was held in London on the 15th inst., and the report then submitted shows that the Company's business has increased to a great extent during the past twelve months. In the ordinary branch of the Company alone there has be^n an ac- cession of new premiums of the annual amount of £ 10,958 17s Id, assuring thereby the sum of £ 228,725. The policies issued during the above period number 552,388, representing a new annual premium income of JE251,922 2s. lid. During the twelve months claims amounting to JE143,422 14s. 1 td. have been paid, and altogether a glance at the advertised report reveals the gratifying fact that the Company is in a most flourishing condition. The energetic District Superintendent of the Company is Mr Davies, 2, Pembroke-terrace, Coychurch-road, Bridgend.
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PYLE NOTES.
PYLE NOTES. [BY OBSERVER.] OBSERVER" AND MRS JONES. Mrs Jones has rushed into the jaws of death by publishing, in your last week's issue, the letter which she publicly admits gave rise to my criticism which appeared in a recent issue. I am very glad that her letter clearly shows to impartial persons how deplorably weak her case is, and how manifestly unfounded is her indirect imputation that I am animated by petty spleen." Without in the least degree wishing to be un- necessarily harsh or disrespectful to Mrs Jones, I may be permitted to say that the taunt of petty spleen" comes with very bad grace from her, in- asmuch as she, who is supposed to be clothed in a religious garb, to perform the works of mercy," and to be the embodiment of every virtue calcu- lated to elevate and ennoble her kind, has declined to identify herself any further" with her parish. ioners because she has received so little assis- tance and sympathy from them." I submit very respectfully that as Mrs Jones'letter is now public property, and as it contains a grave charge of in- gratitude against her parishioners, it must, in consequence, undergo the ordeal of public critic- ism and the truth should be made known as to how far she is justified in saying that she has done all in her power to promote and improve the social welfare of the people in this neighbour- hood." What are the facts ? While she has been in this parish she certainly "has done all in her power" to organize Christy Minstrel Troupes and Dancing Classes, and if such actions are better than visiting and consoling the sick, and lifting up the drooping heads of the stricken and afflicted, and infusing religious ideas into youthful minds, she certainly is entitled to more gratitude from the parishioners than she has received. She was pleased (" by way of parenthesis") to offer me advice as to what I should do before rushing into print," and with wonderful prescience to describe the political species to which I belong. Whilst grateful to Mrs Jones, or to anybody else who offers me advice, I beg to assure her that in regard to matters of public interest, which involve the exposure of any abuse, or the redress of any grievance, I will be guided eolely by my own discretion, and fear nor favour will not deter me from plain dealing. I must in all sincerity plead guilty to her terrible charge that I am an ardent Home Ruler and Disestablisher," but perhaps it would interest Mrs Jones to know why it is I am so ardently devoted to that dual capacity. I am a Home Ruler" inasmuch as I rule my own household. I also endeavour to bring my children up properly. I am a "Disestablisher" because I would free my fellow-countrymen from a galling oppression which they have borne too long and too patiently, and I would thus liberate Churchmen in various parts of the country from the no; less galling yoke of bein? obliged to accept the minis- trations of clergymen who are not of their choice.
LLINELLAU:
LLINELLAU: Cydymdeimlad a Theulu y diweddar Mr. REBS GRIFFITHS, Penybryn, Trisaint, Margam, ar Farwolaeth yr anwyl a'r siriol Miss MABGABET GRIFFITHS. Hoff deulu caredig, partrefle prydferthwch, Lle trigai dedwyddwch digymysg cyn hyn Rhyw le cysegredig oedd trigle y teulu, Yn mhentref diaddurn-ond hardd Penybryn Y tad megis brenin, a'r fam fel brenhines, A'r plant yn hoff ddeiliaid teymgarol a lion, Ffurfafen eu bywyd yn rydd heb un cwmwl, Pur heddwch a chysur yn llanw pob bron. Yn nghanol y cysur daeth yspryd ymfudiaeth, Gan ddwyn rhai o'r teulu dros foroedd yn mhell, Chwiorydd a brodyr a riant mewn dagrau, Tra Thomas a Jenkin yn mynd er gwneud gwell; Ond dyrus a thywyll yw troiun rhagluniaeth— Mae Thomas yn dringo bryn llwyddiant a hedd, Tra Jenkin* a'i enaid mewn gwynfyd yn canu, A'i gorph mewnestron wlad yn huno'n y bedd. Ond cyn bod y teulu yn gwella o'r ergyd, A gafwyd am Jenkin hoff siriol cyn hyn, Y tad a gymerwyd i'r gwynfyd tragwyddol— Mor wag ydyw teulu hoff hardd Penybryn Ie, gwag yw y gadair He rhoddwyd cynghorion I'r teulu arosant am dymhor yn fyw Mor wag yw y capel He bu yn addoli- Lle bu ar ei liniau yn ymbil a'i DTw. Ond cyn bod y dagrau yn sych ar eu gruddiau, Ha wele yn hon fu 'n eu tywys bob cam, Yn gadael y ddaear am wlad y telynau, Gan adael y teulu heb dad hoff na mam; Ein Margaret anwylaf sydd heddyw yn huno, Yn ymyl ei rhiant o'i phoen yn y bedd, A'i henaid yn holl iach mewn elfen nefolaidd, Yn nofio 'n dragywydd mewn cariad a hedd. Pob mynwes o'r teulu sy 'n awr yn friwedig, Am osod mewn beddrodd hoff Margaret ddinam, Yr hon oedd eu nodded, yr hon oedd bencynghor, Yr bon oedd yn troedio heirdd lwybrau ei mam; Ei llwybrau oedd lawn o berarogl esmwyth, Taenedig a blodau pur rinwedd a moes, Gweithredai yn dawel fel man-wlith y boreu, Heb deimlo 'r un ymffrostond ymffrost y groes. Gwynebodd yr afon trwy ffydd yn hyderus, Gan bwyso ei henaid ar fynwes y Gwr, Yr hwn fu 'n ei harwain trwy daith yr anialwch, Yr hwn fu 'n ei chynal tra 'n croesi y dwr Ffyddlondeb nodweddau ei bywyd crefyddol, A phur garedigrwydd orlenwai ei bryd, Ymhoffai fyfyrio yn nghyfraith ei Harglwydd, Gan roddi 'r gogoniant i Brynwr y byd. s Aeth Thomas a Jenkin i'r America. Cafodd Jenkin ei ddiwedd yn fuan wedi myned yno. Mynydd Cynffig. JOHN LLOYD (loan Cynffig).
ARHOIJADAU YR ORSEDD. .-
ARHOIJADAU YR ORSEDD. Y mae Gorsedd Beirdd Ynys Brydain newydd gyhoeddi rhestr o'r pynciau y bydd yr Orsedd yn arholi ymgeiswyr am urdddau eisteddfodol ynddynt yn Llanelli. Cynhelir arholiadau mewn gwahanol leoedd canolog drwy'r Dywysogaeth ychydig cyn yr Eisteddfod, a chyflwynir yr urddau i'r ymgeiswyr Uwyddianus yn nghyfarfodydd yr Orsedd. Am urdd bardd yr arholwyr fyddant Berw, Watcyn Wynn, a Ceulanydd. Y pynciau fyddant: "Bnddugoliaeth y Groes," gan Llew Llwyfo; awdl Tudno ar "Clawdd Offa;" a'r "Ysgol Farddol," gan Dafydd Morganwg. Am urdd ofydd, arholir gan Dyfed, Hawen, a Cad van. Wele y pynciau :—Gramadeg Gymraeg y Proffeswr Rowland; Hanes Cymru," allan o Cymru" (0. M. Edwards) am y flwyddyn 1892; "Barddoniaeth Gymreig, ysgrifau hanesyddol a beirniadol," gan y Parch. H. Elvet Lewis, allan o'r "Geninen am 1888-9. Am urdd derwydd rhaid i'r ymgeiswyr basio yr un arholiad a bardd neu ofydd. Yr arholydd am raddau cerddorol ydyw Alaw Ddu, a bydd tri dosbarth o raddau, sef cerdd- ofydd, cerddor, a phencerdd. Cofiadur yr Orsedd yw Eifionydd, Caernarfon, gan yr hwn y ceir pob gwybodaeth bellach.
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Da. NANSKK'S POLAR EXPEDITION. Messrs. UMbury have supplied about 1,500 lbs.'of Cocoa I t. iuasence ana Choco- late in hermetically sealed-tins, it being necessary that the provisions taken ? should keep good for seven years. Dr. Nansen has exercised a wise choice in selecting an absolutely pure eocoa of each typical excellence as Cadbury's. CADBURY*S COCOA. A Cocoa possessing valuable flesh-forming qualities, and imparting Strength and Staying Power."—
PRINCESS LOUISE AT STREATHAM.
PRINCESS LOUISE AT STREATHAM. Princess Louise (Marchioness of Lome) on Mon- day opened the new building of the Streatham Hill and Brixton High School, London, which has b", II erected by Messrs. W. Johnson and Co. under the direction of Mr. J. Osborne Smith. The school out- grew its former premises, whii-h were at 260, Brix- ton Hill. Besides separate elase rooms for all the forms, the new building—which is situated in the Wavertree Road, close to the cable tram terminus — oontains a large hall, a kinder- garten room, a studio, music rooms, and dining rooms, all of which are warmed by ventilating grates, supplemented by hot water apparatus. This school is one of those under the direction of the Girls' Public Day School Compaoy,whioh was insti- tuted twenty-two years ago with the object of establishing schools at which girls could receive, at a moderate cost, an education which should be free from the defects to which the Schools' Inquiry Commission drew attention. Starting with premises at Chelaea, opened on January 21st, 1873, the company has now thirty-five establishments, at which 7,083 girls are being educated. It is computed that in all abont 35,000 pupils have entered the company's schools, all of which, it may be added, have sent students to the colleges for women at Cambridge and Oxford. The Princess Louise, who is the patrtaess of the company, was cordially received on taking her seat on the platform, where she was supported by Lady Frederick Cavendish, Mr. W. H. Stone. Mr. W. W. Bousfield, the Rev. E. C. G)yn, and other members of the Council. The pupils went through a musical programme, in- eluding part singing, some satisfactory execution on the violin, and accompaniments on the orgaa--the generous gift of an anonymous donor. These per- formanoes were succeeded by a recitation from Longfellow's Golden Legend," with Sullivan's choruses, and then the prize" were distributed by the Princess, who, on the conclusion of her task, was Hocorded a vote of thanks on the motion of Mr. Stone, chairman of the council, seconded by Colonel Rotten, L.C.C.
! DEATH OF LORD ABERDARE.
DEATH OF LORD ABERDARE. Lord Aberdare, who was seized with influenza last week, panned away quietly a few minutes after five o'clock on Monday afternoon, in the presenoo of his family and relations. After Sir Russell Reynold's visit, when it was fouud that Lord Aberdare had lost further strength during the night, all hope was abandoned. During the dRY his lordship relapsed into a state of semi-con- sciousness, and on several occasions his breathing became so weak as almost to lead to the belief that he had passed away. Shortly before three o'clock, Dr. Baker, his regular medical attendant, was hurriedly summoned, but it was altogether out of the power of medical skill to do anything for the distinguished patient, and he gradually sank. The news of the death of Lord Aberdare was received with muoh regret at the House of Commons. His lordship had only a few weeks enjoyed the distinction of being the first Chancellor of the New University of Wales, an offioe which is now likely to fall to the Marquis of Bute. The lato Lord Aberdare was chairman of the Royal Com- mission on the Aged Poor,and had presidea over the examination of witnesses. At the close of the evi- dence some months ago he prepared a draft report.. but was soon afterwards obliged to go abroad for the benefit of his health, and since that time Lord Playfair has, in his abeenoe, acted as chairman of the Commission. Although Lord Aberdare had been in indifferent health for some time, it was not until lately that his lordship really complained of being unwell, and not feeling better, he took to his bed. The Right Hon. Henry Austin Bruoe, Baron Aberdare, was the second son of Mr. John Bruoe Pryce, of Dutfryn St. Nicholas, Glamorganshire, who assumed the name of Bruce in lieu of his patronymic. Knight, in 1805, and the name of Pryce in 1837. He was bom on April 16,1815, and at the age of six WAS taken by his family to France. He received the rudiments of his education at St. Orner, and, returning to England in 1827, attended the Swansea Grammar School, where he attained considerable proficiency in the classical languages. In 1832 he removed to London, and studied law for some years in the chamfers of his uncle, a leading counsel at the Corner) Bar, who afterwards be- came Lord Justice Knight Bruoe. He was called to the Bar at Lincoln's Inn in 1837, and, although destined for the Equity side of the profession, he attended a portion of the Oxford Circuit for a few years, and practised rt quar- ter sessions. In lb44 he was induced by ill- health to pay a visit to Italy, and on his return a year later he abandoned the Bar aud devoted himself to the management of the Aberdare property, which, through the developement of its mineral resources, had greatly iucrensed in value. In 1847, how- ever, he felt sufficiently at leisure to apply for the post of stipendiary magistrate at Merthyr tTydvi), which he occupied until December, 1852, when, upon the death of Sir John Gorst, he was invited te stand for the representation of that borough in Parliament. In spite of the Conservative tendencies oi his family, he entered the House of Commons as a Liberal. In 1861 he was appointed a member of the Royal Commission to report ou the health of miners engaged in other than coal mines, and in 1862 he became Under Secretary for the Home Department in the second Ministry of Lord Palmerston. Upon the resignation of Mr. Lowe in 1864 he succeeded that statesman as Yioe-President of the Committee of t.i Council on Education, and retained the ^fiee under the Government of Earl Russell until tie defeat of the Liberal Ministry on their Reform Bill in 1866. The reconstruction of the Cabinet in 1873 led to Mr. Brnoe becoming President of the Council, with a peerage, and on the fall of the Ministry in the following year he passed from office with his other colleagues. In 1864 he was appointed a Charity Commissioner for England and Wales, and from 11865 to 1866 he held the post of second Churoh Estates Commifmoner. In 1869 he became an Eccle- siastical Commissioner.
A FORTUNE FOR A PUBLICAN.
A FORTUNE FOR A PUBLICAN. A publican named Hopkins, of the Lord John Russell Hotel, Longton, Staffordshire, has received information that he is the sole legatee of a large for- tune in Australia, amounting to £285,000, of whioh JE90,000 is real estate. He and his son are on the point of leaving for the Colonies to take possession of the property.
THE PAYMENT OF MEMBERS OF…
THE PAYMENT OF MEMBERS OF PARLIAMENT. Mr. William Allen has obtained the first place on Friday the 22nd of March, for a Resolution on the I subject of Payment of Members. He proposes to ask the House to declare That, as the principle of gratuitous public service upon which the represen- tation of this House is at present based limits the freedom of Constituencies in the selection of their representatives this House is of opinion that a rea- sonable allowance should forthwith be granted to all members of Parliament." It is hoped that on this Motion the Government will give some definite information as to their intentions on the subject of payment of members.
ISAD SHIPWRECK NEAR CALAIS.
SAD SHIPWRECK NEAR CALAIS. LOSS OF EIGHT LIVES. A Calais correspondent telegraphs that a ship- wreck of a very distressing character occurred there on Monday morning, resulting in the loss of the whole of the crew of eight hands when within sight of their homes. Up to the early houra of the morning it was almost a calm in the Channel, but at about three o'clock a gale of wind, accompanied by snow squall, suddenly sprang up. 'Ihe Louise Theophil. No. 64, a fishing smack, belonging to Calais, was caught in one of these squalls when trying to reach port, and, was driven ashore two miles to the east oi the har- bour, striking the sands at low water. Between six and Keven there wns a fearful sea running, the waves making a clean breach over the vessel. The ptot where she went ashors is quite a wilderness of sand, with no habitation near, and the crew had no means of signalling for assistance. As the daylight increased the vessel was espied by an artillery sentry on duty at the fort on the eastern side of the harbour. The sentry caused an alarm to be communicated at once to harbour authorities, bat before the lifeboat Prince of Wales could reach the vessel she broke her back, and was dashed to pieces by the heavy seas. The crew consisting of six men and two boys were all lost. The sad oocurrenoe has cast a gloom over the fishing community at Calais.
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Mr. J. Kirkbride, for many years a member of the Carlisle Town Council and other bodies, has been accidentally burnt to death in his bedroom. A Berwick correspondent states that Mr. Blaka Johnstone Partethead. jun., solicitor, deputy coro- ner, and under sheriff, killed himself by drinking poison in a local chemist's shop. Princess Louise (Marchioness of Lorne), who has been staying during the past fortnight at Inverary Castle, on a visit to the Duke of Argyll, has returned to Kensington Palace for a brief residence before proceeding"to tltA Riviera. In China the daily audience tif the Emperor take* place at four or five o'clock in the morning. The cus- tom owes its origin to the habit of former Emperors of an energetic temperament choosing to transact business at an early honr. Now, however,it is merely a fossilised act of routine, in compliance with which, the Ministers, however aged or infirm, are obliged to arrive at the gates. f