The Cardigan Observer and General Advertiser for the Counties of Cardigan Carmarthen and Pembroke

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THOMAS, of Noyaddwilym, will offer for sale, at his Shop, No. 15, High-street, Cardigan, on SATURDAY NEXT (To-morrow) a large 1 supply of Salmon, Sole, Dried Haddocks, and other Fish; also native and other Oysters; and is at present making arrangements for a continuous Supply of the above for the town and neighbour- hood. ^February 22nd, 1878. MONEY! MONEY!! MONEY IMMEDIATELY ADVANCED to Householders, Farmers, Cow Keepers, Car and Cab Owners, Tradesmen, and others, without :Y kind of sureties. Distance no object.—Apply L. ROUSE and CO., Financial Agents, 3, Kirlcgate, Huddersfield. N.B.—All communications strictly private and Confidential. IF you want PRINTING of any description done neatly, expeditiously, and reasonably go to ^he OBSERVER Office, No. 1, Eben's Lane,(op- Posite the Black Lion Hotel), Cardigan. 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To effect a permanent cure, adont a cooling diet, driuk { Z.?1 ?ter,_take six of Kolloway's Fills night and morning, 'IfiWiri Ointment most effectually twice a-day into t! e ^tim, w^.on used simultaneously, they drive all inflam- *nlaro-n+"kpession from the system, subdue and remove all ^Sntractei6 anc* *eave sinews and muscles lax f "&0f7t the Ointment and Pills should be used in the I ^ad r ^allowing complaints:— f Breast* S?rns (Soft) Sca'113 Fistulas Sore Throats i onions Oout Fkin Disen^ca f ol^^laina Glandular Swellings Scurvy r< at>Ded Lumbago Sore Heads £ ',es Tumours Stiff Rheumatism Ulcere Sore ijipicg Wounds n?odo PAlls are soW 'at Professor HOLLOWAY'S wS? ^Dertil i' Oxford Street, London; also by nearly J?or Medicine throughout the Civilised 4 and Boxes, at Is. l £ d„ 2s. 9d., 4s. 6d., lis., 22s., ■& ourmo •' « i ?v sma"est Pot of Ointment contains one c l* Wnte^ e sma"eit Box of Pills four dozen. 4,11)6 had in^^ions are af^xed to each Pot and Box, and "ny languaee, even in Turkish, Arabic. Armenian. Persian, or Chine.-c. G'Y KHE-1R pob niath 0 ARGRAFFW AITH, am rdi1fS1'a,^r^iesyui0^ ac yn y modd destlusaf, yn a r Observer, 1, LÔi1 Eben, Aberteifi. BOOT AND SHOE ESTABLISHMENT, 42, St. Mary Street, Cardigan. BBADY-MADE~BOOTS Sc SHOES. DANIEL DAVIE S, FASHIONABLE BOOT AND SHOE MAKER, BEGS to solicit an inspection of his Newly-received Stock of Ladies, Gentlemen* Children's Ready-made ■WINTEB BOOTS, in all the latest designs, from the most noted Manufacturers, the whole of which are marked at the Lowest Remunerative Prices. Gentlemen's Fishing arid Shooting Boots. Ladies' Gloue Kid Button Boots. THE BESPOKE DEPARTMENT still continues to receive D. D. 's special attention, experienced workmen only being employed, and the best materials used. REPAIRS NEATLY EXECUTED. CEREDIG EVANS' COHPOUN DOUZNINE PILLS THESE Pills, prepared from the recipe of an eminent Physician, who has for many years prescibed them for his patients with unerring success, are now publicly introduced, in order that the mass of the people may become acquainted with a Medicine, the efficacy of which has been proved beyond doubt in the treatment of all disorders of the Stomach and Bowels, such as Indigestion, Wind, Flatulency, Loss of Appetite, Sense of heaviness after Meals, Colic, Stitch in the Side or Back, and habitual Constipation. They combine the tonic and strengthening properties of Quinine, with those of a mild aperient, thereby removing all obstructions to the healthy performance of the functions of digestion without causing depression of the system. For females these Pills will be found most valuable in restoring and invigorating the constitution, and may be taken with perfect safety by all ages. ø The Proprietor has received numerous testimonies to their efficacy, and has every confidence in recommending them to all who are subject to the above complaints. PREPARED ONLY BY f. CEREDIG EVANS, Ohemist, Cardigan, And sold in Boxes at Is. lid. each. GLASS & PAPER-HANGING WAREHOUSE, 31, PENDRE, CARDIGAN. OWEN BEYNON EVANS, Painter, Glazier, Paper-hanger and House Decorator, BEGS respectfully to inform the Clergy, Gentry, and the Public generally, that he has commenced JI) Business as above, and trusts, by strict attention to business, combined with moderate charges, to merit a share of their patronage. A choice Stock of Paper-hangings from the best Manufacturers. Chimney and Toilet Glasses always in stock. Plain and Ornamental Glass of every description for Windows, Doors, &c. PICTURE RODS AND GILT MOULDINGS. Pictures framed. Estimates given when required. MANURES! MANURES!! JOSEPH FISON i cO^rIPSWICH, MANUFACTURERS OF I SULPHURIC ACID & CHEMICAL MANURES, (One of the oldest Firms in the Trade). Just Arriued, per S.S. Sea Flower, a supply of the following:— VERY STRONFLY RECOMMENDED. Extra Quality Corn Manure I Special Mangold Manure Special Potatoe do. Special Turnip do. ALSO, Dissolved Bone Manure Concentrated Manure Superphosphate Soluble Guano THE Corn Manures are designed especially for the production of fine quality combined with large yield, in which respect they excel other well known fertilisers (see pamphlet, pages 2 and 3), and samples of corn grown with these Manures have fetched the highest market prices in past seasons. I The Root Manures are designed, not only to give the young plants a good start, but to support them throuqh every stage of their growth. Attention is drawn to these points as some Manures are only partial l heix action, and, though forcing at first, fail to bring the crops to perfection. Works-Ipswich & Bramford. Head Offices-Eastern Mills, Ipswich. AGENT: WILLIAM JAMES, Ironmonger & Implement Agent, iTJT" Warehouse CAMBRIAN QUAY. ESTABLISHED UPWARDS OF 30 YEARS. HENRY DANIEL DA VIES, MANUFACTURER OF ■WOOLLEN CLOTHS, FLANNELS, BLANKETINGS, Welsh Plaids and Stripes, Hosiery and other Yarns, Priory Street, CARDIGAN. These Goods are manufactured from PURE Wools, and WARRANTED to be unadulterated with SHODDY, or any other INFERIOR Materials. The Hosiery Yarns are in great variety of Colours and Qualities, made up m different size Balls, convenient for Retail Dealers' ready sale. PATTERNS and WHOLESALE PRICES forwarded, Post Free, to Shopkeepers ONLY. L D. R. WILLIAMS, SOXTLPTOE, Marble Works, LLANELLY. Monuments, Tombs, Headstones, Crosses, &c., executed in Granite, Marble, and Stone. Designs forwarded on application. I Yn awr yn barod, pris Swllt, HYNODION HEN BREGETHWYR OYMRU, Gydag Hanesion difyrus am danynt Cyflawnir y gwaith mewn Tair Rhan. Rhoddir Gwyneb-ddalen a Chynwysiad cyflawn gyda Rhan 3. Yn awr yn barod, mewn Llian, pris 28. 6c., OOIFXAJSTT Y PARCHEDIG JOHN JONES, Blaenanerch, GAN Y PARCH. JOHN DAVIES, BLAENANERCH. Y Caniedydd Americanaidd: Y 4 Rhan mewn Llian, pris Is.; yn Rhanau, 2c. Wrexham: Cyhoeddedig gan Hughes and Son; AC AR WERTH GAN Mrs. Williams, Bookseller, Aberteifi. POTATOES. IF you require good Table or Seed Potatoes of the very best and choicest sorts, the same can be obtained of A. CHETTLE, who has just imported a quantity, and has opened Stores at PROGRESS PLACE, Mwldan, CARDIGAN. February 20th, 1878. BENSON'S WATCHES. Watch and Clock — Maker to the Queen and Royal Family, and by special appointment to the Prince of Wales and Emperor of Russia. Old Bond-street, and (Steam Factory) Ludgate-hill, London. PENSON'S WATCHES of every description, suitable for all climates, from L2 to 200 guineas. Chrono- graphs, Chronometers, Keyless, Levers, Presentation, Re- peaters, Railway Guards, Soldiers, and Workmen's Watches of extra strength. gENSON'S ARTISTIC ENGLISH CLOCKS, decorated with Wedgwood and other wares, designed to suit any style of architecture or furniture also, as novelties tor presents. Made solely by Benson. From £ 5 5s. BENSON'S PAMPHLETS on TURRET CLOCKS, Watches, Clocks, Plate, and Jewellery. Illus- trated, sent post free each for 2 stamps. Watches sent safe by post. Benson's new work, "Time and Time Tellers," 2s. 6d. LLAN LINE, Shortest Ocean Passage to MERICA, Halifax, Canadi & United States Mail. Composed of Twenty First-class Steamers. Leaving LIVERPOOL, every THURSDAY, and LONDONDERRY every FRIDAY, for HALI- FAX, QUEBEC, PORTLAND, and* BALTI- MORE. Threugh Tickets to BOSTON, NEW YORK, PHILADELPHIA, and to all points in CANADA, and the STATES. Low Fares and excellent Accomodation. Passengers who secure their Tickets before leaving home, are met at the Railway Station in Liverpool by an appointed Agent of the Company, who lakes charge or them until they go on board the Steamer. The Canadian Government grants Assisted Passages by the Allan Line. Ø" Write for the Pamphlet LORD DUFFE- RIN IN MANITOBIA." For Rates of Freight or Passage, apply to ALLAN BROTHERS & Co., Liverpool or London- derry or to the Local Agent, J. C. Roberts, "Observer" Office. MILK! MILK! MR. W. I. THOMAS, of Swiss Cottage Daily, London, who has lately taken Noyaddwillim Farm, has made arrangements to send into Cardigan, every morning and evening, at the resi- dence of all who may require it, any quantity of PURE FRESH MILK. Early orders are solicited to be sent to Noyaddwillim, or to No. 15, High Street, Cardigan, at which latter place a constant supply may be had at all times during the day, between 7 a.m. and 8 p.m. Sundays only ex- cepted. Noyaddwillim, Jan. 31st, 1878. The Printing Trade. AN Intelligent YOUTH wanted as an AP- PRENTICE to the above Trade. A good opportunity offered to learn the different branches thoroughly.—Apply, Office of this Ptsper. Yn awr yn barod, 144 tudalen, Pris Swllt, WEDROSIA: SEF riWEITHIAU Barddonol a Rhyddiaethol y diw eddar Mr. T. WEDROS EVANS, Ysgolfeistr Yn mhlith ereill ceir y bryddest fuddugol ar y Ffurfafen yn Eisteddfod Crymych, 1876. Ar werth gan ei fam, Mrs. E-rns, Rhydanfach Ceinewydd, ac yn Swyddfa'r Om^rver, Aberte IMPORTANT MEDIOAL WORKS. 122nd Thousand, Free by Post, in Envelope, Two Stamps. GUIDE TO HEALTH or, Advice and Instructions for the cure of Nervous Diseases. Gives Instructions and Ad- vice, the result of twenty-eight years' special practice, for cure of all diseases of the Nervous System, Nervous Debility, Mental and Physical Depression, Palpitation oi the Heart, Noises in the Head and Ears, Indecision, impaired Sight and Memory, Indigestion, Loss of Energy., the Back, Constipation, Blushing, Hysteria, Timidity, »eu Distrust, Dizziness, Groundless Fears, Muscular Relaxation, Loss of Sleep, Faulty Nutrition, Loss of Flesh, Weakness^ Pimples, Diffidence, &c., resulting from Loss of Nerve Power. Illus- trated with Cases and Testimonials, with means used in each case. Important Rules to be observed by Pauenis. Also by the same Author Seventeenth Thousand. Fifty-seven Engravings on Wood, post free for 7 stamps, PHYSICAL EDUCATION or The people's Guide to Health JL On the culture of the healthful and beautiful in humanity. Fifty-seven Engravings. tt„„. Subjects -Physical Education, Laws of life. How to render weak muscles strong, Gymnastics, PreJeS510?„ot 4lsease, Cure of disease, Air, Light, Skin, Diet, lUtb.&c- Gives jn. structions for developing and strengthening the human body, How to regain lost health resulting from loss of nerve POwer, the effect of overtaxed energies-Over-work, City life, -Worry: Brain toil, and Intemperance. How to secure long life, and avoid the infirmities of old age, &c. DR. HENRY SMITH, No. 8, Burton Crescent, London, w.c. NEW WORK OF VITAL INTEREST. Post Free, Six Penny Stamps, From J. Williams, 22, Marischal-street, Aberdeen. A LONG AND HEALTHY LIFE. XjL CONTENTS. XjL coNTEIqTS. 1. Medical Advice to the Invalid. 2. Approved Prescriptions for various Ailments. 3. Phosphorus, as a Remedy for Melancholia, Loss of Nerve, Power, Depression, and Feeble Digestion. 4. On Self Treatment and Cure. 5. The Coca Leaf a Restorer of Health and Strength. J. R. DANIEL, Cabinet Maker, Upholsterer, PAPER HANGER, House and Ornamental Painter, UNDERTAKER, &c., 12, ST. MARY STREET, CARDIGAN. PIANOFORTES For Sale or Hire on the Three-Years System. 1878. STEWARDS: Col. LEWIS, Llysnewydd; W. R. H. POWELL, Esq. Maesgwynne. THE TIVY-SIDE HUNT STEEPLECHASES&HURDLERACES (Grand National Ruks,) Will take place on FRIDAY, MAY 3rd, 1878. THE HUNT BALL At the GUILD-HALL, CARDIGAN, on Thursday, May 2nd. W. O. BRIGSTOCKE, ESQ., Parkygors, Boncath, R.S.O., Hon. Sec. CARDIGAN UNION. GENERAL SERVANT WANTED. WANTED, at the Cardigan Union Workhouse, a General Servant (female), aged between 25 and 40; Salary, jE12 a-year, and rations in the House. Must be able to understand the Welsh and English languages. Applications, and certificates of Character, to be sent to Mr. W. G. GEORGE, Clerk to the Guard- ians, Cardigan, by SATURDAY, the 30th day of March instant. Applicants must attend at the meeting of the Board, to be held on the 3rd day of April next, at the Board Room of the Workhouse, St. Dogmells. Cardigan, 6th March, 1878. TO CONTRACTORS. THE EGLWYSWRW SCHOOL BOARD, Pembrokeshire, are prepared to receive TENDERS for the ERECTION of a Schoolroom (for 75 children), Out Offices, Boundary Walls, and Premises, at the Village of Eglwyswrw, in the County of Pembroke. The Tenders are to be sent in to me not later than SATURDAY, 30th day of March next, at my Office, at Cardigan, where Plans and Specifications may be seen on any day (except Saturdays) in the meantime, and the terms of the Building Contract, and every necessary information will be given. The Board do not bind themselves to accept the lowest or any Tender. Dated this 28th day of February, 1878. IVOR EVANS, Clerk to the Board. 3, Green Street, Cardigan. GEORGE'S PILE AND GRAVEL PILLS. Patronised by several eminent Phftieians 11114 Surgeons, and UHIYZMAIXY held in high esteem. Though you have Buffered and de«pair«d for years, and tried Remedies in Tain, be auured there is still a safe and speedy cure for yon at a smaU cost by using GEORGE'S PILE AND GRAVEL PILLS, which are now recognised by all as being the best Medicine yet discovered for PILE AMD GRAVEL, as well as for the following pains, which, in Ninety-nine Cases out of every Hundred, are caused by these painful Maladies PAIN IN THE BACK, FLATULENCY,QRIPING, COLIC, A SENSE OF WEIGHT IN THE BACK AND LOINS, DARTING PAINS IN THE REGION OF THE HEART, LIVER, AND KIDNEYS, CONSTIPATION, PAINS IN THE THIGHS, SOMETIMES SHOOTING DOWN TO THE CALF OF THE LEG AND FOOT, SUPPRESSION AND RETENTION OF URINE, PAINS IN THE STOMACH, AND ALL LIVER COMPLAINTS. Thoniandt have been enrtd by these Ptlli, and many who bad btu prOQOKnead hop«lca> hny« bean thoroughly restored to health by their use. ONE BOX WILL CONVINCE THE MOST SCEPTICAL O. THEIR EFFICACY. In order to nil all who man be mferint from ONE or BOTJg a/ these ilaMist, the Proprietor preparet Uiit Vegetable Remedy in Vie following fornu No. 1—GEORGE'S PILE ft GRAVEL PILLS. No. 2-GEORGE'S GRAVEL PILLS. No. a-GEORGE'S PILLS FOR THE PILES. Important Teitimonialt from Doetort, ChemisU, and Invalid*, from all parte of the country, will be forwarded to any addrett on receipt of a itamped envelope. Sold in Boxes, 18. lid. and 3s. 9d., by all respectable Chemists; by Post, 11. 4d. and Sa., in postage stamps. EVERY BOX 18 PROTECTED BY THE GOTIRXXKNT tTAHt. NOTZCB-The title PILX AND GRAVEL PILLS" it Copyright, and entered at Stationere1 Sail. Propnetor, J. B. GEORGE, M.R.P.S.. HIRWAIN, GLAMORGANSHIRE. ESTABLISHED 1832. THOMAS WILLIAMS, LINEN & WOOLLEN DRAPER, 7, BRIDGE ST., CARDIGAN. Funerals completely furnished on the shortes notice. FOR SALE, A RICK of excellent Meadow RA.Y, weig&ing about 7 tons. Apply to the Editor. SCALE OF CHARGES FOR ADVERTISEMENTS. 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The following reports, &c., have been unavoid- ably crowded out of this week's issue :—Board of Guardians, Town Council, London Reader," &c. HAWEN.—We are pleased to announce that Mr. D. Adams, B.A. (London) has accepted the pas- torate of the Congregational church in this place. VOLUNTEER CONCERTs.-These annual con- certs, under the auspices of the Volunteer Officers and gentry of the neighbourhood, came off at the Guila-hall, on Monday last, in which Mr. Vfdeon Harding, Mr. E. Colby Evans, Miss M. A. Lewis (Llinos Myrddin), Sergeant Lewis, Haverfordwest, Cardigan Glee Party, together with other local amateurs, took part. Owing to a pressure on space, we are unable to publish the programme. Both concerts were well attended, the proceeds of which were towards the funds of the Volunteer Corps.

Births, Marriages, and Deaths. DEATHS. JAMES.—On the 17th inst., at 2, Temple Terrace, Upper West-street, Newport (Pem.), MissSelina James, sister of Mr. John James, Manchester House, Cardigan, in her 20th year.

PRESENTATION TO THE REV. W. MYDRIM JONES, TABERNACLE. A very interesting and pleasant meeting was held at the Tabernacle Chapel, in this town, on Wednesday evening last, for the purpose of pre- senting the Rev. W. Mydrim Jones, minister of the Chapel, with an elegant gold watch and chain, with a costly seal appended thereto, value about £40, as a small token of the respect and esteem in which he is held by the members of the church, and others.' Owing to severe illness," Mr. Jones has been unable to attend to his pastoral duties for upwards of four months, and as he had faithfully laboured in their midst during a period of about 8 years, several ladies belonging to the church sug- gested the present occasion to be a fitting one to shew their respect and sympathy towards him as their pastor. To carry out this object a fund was started, all contributions to be voluntarily, and in a few days they were enabled to purchase the splendid testimonial presented that evening. Both rich and poor contributed joyfully their mites, and we understand that several gentlemen outside the church asked permission to contribute towards the testimonial, to shew their appreciation of his sterling worth and good qualities. The meeting was introduced with an appropriate hymn, and prayer offered by the Rev. T. Phillips, Verwig. Alderman Edwards was voted to the chair, who, on rising, said that he did not intend to address them in the usual manner as ladies and gentlemen, but as brethren and sisters in the Lord. He inten- ded to base the few words he had to say, on St. Paul's address to the Christians at Thessalonica, which would be found in 1 Thes. 5. 12, 13, which taught the duty of the church towards its pastor- to respect and honour him—which was very ap- propriate to them on the present occasion. Kind- ness had been the means of cheering ministers who laboured hard in their Master's vineyard, espe- cially when their spirits were low. We had a very striking instance of this in St. Paul's friends com- ing to meet him to Apiphorum, on his journey to Rome, to appear before Caesar. He thanked God, and took courage. This small act of kindness braced him up to such an extent that he feared not Caesar, the prison, nor even death itself. The church was prone to expect perfection in its minis- ter, and forgetting that he was only a man at best. The speaker here recited an amusing story about a church in America, which had lost its minister, and who wrote to the Principal of a College asking him to recommend one possessing such qualities as were enumerated by them. The Principal re- plied that they must seek such a person elsewhere, and recommended them to write to Dr. Dwight, who had gone to heaven, and was perfect, and no doubt possessed the qualities required by them in a minister. In conclusion, he urged the churches to respect their pastors, not only as men, but as servants of the Most High. Mr. Thomas Williams, Draper, was next called by the chairman, and said that he was exceedingly glad to see Mr. Jones once more amongst them, and that he was improving in health, although he had not fully recovered. The object they had in view was to shew their respect and sympathy with Mr. Jones in his present trials and afflictions. The movement was originated by the ladies, Mrs. Phil- lips, Bridge House, and Mrs. Stephens, St. Mary- street, being the first movers. The matter having been mooted, six other ladies, viz., Mrs. Lewis, High-street, Mrs. Jones, Pendre, Mrs. J. Wil- liams, Mrs. Williams, Stationer, Mrs. Rogers, and Mrs. Morgan, Sailor's Home, tendered their ser- vices to receive the contributions offered. He told them that from his own experience in collecting, he felt the object could not be attained in the man- ner proposed, without calling personally for sub- scriptions but he was surprised to find that the necessary sum was subscribed in a few days, with- out making any effort whatever. There was some- thing in the testimonial more valuable than gold —it was the sympathy of the church assembling at Tabernacle. He wished Mr. Jones a speedy re- covery, so as to enable him to come among them again to discharge his duties as pastor. Mr. E. Ceredig Evans said there were times when it was easier to speak than be silent. He could endorse all that was said by the chairman and Mr. Williams. Mr. Jones was the first man he knew in Cardigan, and he had always found him a true and amiable friend. There were some char- acteristics peculiar to every man, and the more in- timate our knowledge of a man are we able to judge of his merits. He had found Mr. Jones a man of honest motives and purposes, and he hoped this presentation would be the means of reviving his spirit, and accelerating his speedy recovery. Mr. D. Rogers said he was glad to see such a numerous assembly present, and hoped their inten- tions were sincere. Referring to Mr. Jones' exer- tions in connection with the Band of Hope, &c., the speaker said that he (Mr. Jones) had attracted more children together than he had seen for the last 20 years. Mr. D. M. Palmer, B.A., was next called, and stated that he was present in order to show his sympathy with the movement. He thought the Sresentation was very timely. He had known Mr. Jones for many years, having been brought up in the same neighbourhood, and, consequently, early associations existed between them. It was said that a prophet was not honoured in his birth- place but Mr. Jones was an exception to that rule, as he knew him to be highly respected in his native neighbourhood. They had afterwards been together at the Presbyterian College, Car- marthen, which was another link of attachment between them. He had found Mr. Jones also a true friend to him at Cardigan. They could not give Mr. Jones time, but they had succeeded in providing him with a handsome watch to remind him of time. Mr. Stephens, of the National Provincial Bank, next spoke at some length, and also testified to the respect in which Mr. Jones is held in his native Elace, the only fault they had with him being that e would not stop amongst them, instead of coming to Cardigan. Since he had known Mr. Jones, his regard fOr him had increased daily. He hoped Mr. Jones would consider the testimonial as only a small token of the sympathy felt for him, as feel- ing could not be expressed in £ s. d. Sympathy was of more value than gold. He hoped Mr. Jones would soon be recovered, and that the church should again long enjoy his ministrations. A congregational hymn was next sung. The Chairman then called upon Mrs. Stephens who, on behalf of the church, presented the testi- monial to Mr. Jones. Mr. J. C. Roberts then read the inscription on the watch, which was as follows:—"Presented to the Rev. W. Mydrim Jones by his friends at the Tabernacle Chapel, Cardigan, as a small token of their respect and esteem for his faithful ministry among them. 1878." After exhibiting the watch he remarked that he did not believe in the man who was said to be liked by every one, for if a man acted up to principles, he must necessarily have his opponents, Every true and conscientious man was sure of his adversaries. He liked the man who had the courage of his convictions. Mr. Jones, on rising to acknowledge the gift, was enthusiastically received, and said in affected tone, that he was glad to see them once more. For the last few months he had been treading on the borders of the valley of shadow of death, but had found consolation there. Their sympathy towards him, and their prayers on his behalf, had cheered him very much, and no doubt were the means, to a great extent, of restoring him to his present state, though not a very satisfactory one, yet his general health had much improved. A month ago he had no hopes of seeing them again in this world, and yet he could not look into the future without grave apprehensions. He was surprised when he had the intimation that a testimonial was on foot for him; and what he liked the most in connection with it was, that it was done by voluntary con- tributions, and that several gentlemen outside the church and congregation, from whom he never ex- pected any consideration, had asked permission to contribute towards it. He knew he had many bosom friends among the various denominations in the town; and a great number in Tabernacle that he would be glad to spend eternity in their com- pany. He had made it a point long since to do something in God's church on earth; but when he looked back on the past he was oftentimes afraid that he had done but very little, but should he be spared for the future there was nothing he desired more than to be of some service to God's church on earth. He valu ed the gift on its own merit, but much more so as a token of their sympathy towards him. Rev. L. Beynon, Hope Chapel, was next called. He was glad to see Mr. Jones present, and his health so much improved. He was present to show his sympathy with Mr. Jones in his affliction, and the church did well to thus manifest their kind feelings towards him. He believed this had contri- buted towards restoring his health to the degree that it had. He coincided with all the sentiments expressed. It was useless to expect perfection in men, and if they had perfect men they couid do nothing with them. The world only saw one per- fect man, and they all knew the treatment he was subjected to. He concluded by wishing God's blessing upon Mr. Jones during the remainder of his life. Rev. T. Phillips, Verwig said that all were nearly of the same feeling that evening. The church at the Tabernacle had sdown their sym- pathy with their minister when in the midst of affliction, which was a true test of their attach- ment towards him. They presented him with the best of earthly treasures—with gold, and that gold utilised in the most serviceable form. However, it represented something better than gold it was a token of sympathy. He hoped it would bind Mr. Jones and the church into closer unity. He had known him for upwards of seven years, and his attachment towards him had not decreased. Rev. T. J. Morris, Capel Mair, next addressed the meeting. He observed that if they had met to relate Mr. Jones' defections, the meeting would have terminated in ten minutes, but as they were there to show their appreciation of his merits they had enough to talk upon. He had known Mr. Jones before he came to Cardigan. Religious bodies should be more united, for although they were not in the same ranks, they served under the same King. The devil could not better be grati- fied than by creating dissensions amongst them. The present afflictions would no doubt adapt Mr. Jones to sympathise with those of his flock in sim- ilar circumstances. He hoped he would soon be re- stored to his usual health. A vote of thanks having been passed to the chairman, and to the ladies who had kindly re- ceived subscriptions towards the testimonial, the meeting was brought to a close with prayer by the Rev. T. J. Morris, Capel Mair, after which a con- gregational hymn was sung. CARDIGANSHIRE LENT ASSIZES. The commission for these Assizes was opened at the Shire-hall, on Friday, the 15th instant, by the Honourable Sir Robert Lush, Knight, who arrived in town from Haverfordwest about 3.30 that after- noon, and was met by The Hon. the Earl of Lis- burne, High Sheriff, and his chaplain, the Rev. John Jones, M.A., vicar of Ysbytty Ystwyth, and Head Master of Ystradmeurig Grammar SchooL His Lordship, having opened the court, proceeded to attend Divine Service at St. Mary's Church, where the sermon was preached by the Sheriff's chaplain. On Saturday morning, His Lordship entered the court at 10 o'clock, when the business of the Assize was proceeded. The following gentlemen answered to their names on the grand jury:—Colonel Lewes, Messrs. Morgan Jones, Herbert Vaughan, Thomas Davies, J. T. W. James, J. R. Howell, T. H. Brenchley, D. G. Davies, S. H. Jones-Parry, H. S. Miles, T. H. Winwood, J. S. H. Miles, Morris Davies, T. H. Fitzwilliams, E. J. Jones, and J. P. Pugh. His Lordship, in addressing the grand jury, ob- served that the calendar contained the name of only one prisoner, who was out on bail—a boy, 10 years of age, charged with arson. He compli- mented them on the very satisfactory state of the county. If his memory served him right, there was only one criminal case from the county of Car- digan at th'3 Winter Assizes, held at Swansea. His Lordship then proceeded to define the law relating to children under 14 years of age, which, unless clearly proved that a child had an intention in committing the act, presumed that he was not in a position to judge the consequences of his action, and therefore not accountable. In the present case, it appears that several boys, of about the same age, were playing in a field, and the prisoner is said to have ignited a bundle of straw placed near a hay rick, which caused the rick to take fire. He would leave it to their consideration to judge whe- ther there was sufficient evidence to try the case. After an absence of about ten minutes, the grand jury returned into court, with a verdict of "No true bill" against John Morgan Evans, for unlaw- fully, maliciously, and feloniously setting fire to a certain rick of hay, then being in a certain field, the property of James James, on the 6th August, 1877, at Penparke. within the borough of Aber- ystwyth, with intent thereby then and there to in- jure the said James James. DAVIES V. LAW. Mr. Allen made an application to his Lordship, respecting the action of Davies v. Law, which was decided in favour of the plaintiff at the assizes at Haverfordwest, that execution be stayed, as the whole proceedings had been argued on wrong grounds. The defendant had only recently ex- isted upon his business, having succeeded another gentleman, and did not know of the former tran- sactions, neither of the existence of an original covenant. The agreement put in evidence, and admitted a copy by both parties, had been drawn up in September, 1864, but the defendant had found a letter, dated a month later, showing that the parties concerned were not willing to abide by the contract. The presumption was that the agree- ment put in was only a draft copy for inspection and adoption if agreed to. He argued, conse- quently, that the proper agreement was not pro- duced" as it must contain a larger covenant. Mr. B. T. Williams strongly objected to this ex- traordinary application, and the Judge decided to hear it at Brecon, when Mr. Williams will be pre- pared to meet it. CIVIL CASE. The only case set down—Morgan and Others v. Jones—was settled. It had reference to a farm near Devil's Bridge, Aberystwyth. This farm, it was agreed, should be equally divided. This concluded the business of the Assize. It was arranged that his Lordship should attend Divine service at St. Mary's Church on Sunday morning, and at Bethany Baptist Chapel in the evening, where the Rev. T. E. Williams, of Aber- ystwyth, officiated, but owing to indisposition he was unable to attend either. BURIAL BOARD. An adjourned meeting of this board was held on Tueday last, Mr. Thomas Davies in the chair. The following members were present:—Messrs. L. James, O. P. Davies, W. Woodward, S. Davies, James Williams, and J. Lewis. THE INTENDED LOAN. The Clerk informed the board that the London Life Assurance Association was prepared to lend the sum required for the Cemetery at 4 £ per cent. repayment to extend over 20 years. The Clerk was requested to ask the manager could the loan be made to extend over 30 years, as 20 years seemed too short a period. THE EAST AND SOUTH BOUNDARY WALLS. Mr. Woodward submitted the plans for the walls and entrance to the Cemetery, for the approval of the board. He could not make an accurate speci- fication until the ground was levelled, and the roads mad(C The best way would be for them to contract for the levelling at so much per yard. After some discussion, it was resolved that the levelling be done by contract, and Mr. Woodward to superintend the work. On the motion of Mr. James Williams, seconded by Mr. Levi James, it was resolved that the roads be done by day work, and that Mark Watkins be employed as an overlooker. In order to commence operations without delay, the board resolved, on rising, to visit the ground, and arrange the roads, &c. THE DAMAGE TO THE WALLS. Mr. Woodward said that the ground for the Cemetery was granted under the conditions that the cricket ground should not be interfered with, and he thought it was rather too much-that the board should ask Mr. Miles to interfere, especially" as the cemetery had not been completed, and no annoyance caused. The damage to the walls had been done }:Iy children, and not by regular players. ine Chairman: I have no knowledge of the con- ditions mentioned by Mr. Woodward. The Clerk: The cemetery should by all means oe kept private, and not trampled upon by those who play ball and cricket. Mr. J. Lewis The damage is done by children, and you cannot prevent a repetition of it, until you prohibit them to play on the ground. It was ultimately resolved that notices be posted up forbidding boys to play on the ground. The meeting was then adjourned for a week.