The South Wales Star

BARRY ESTATE COM PAX Y, LIMITED. ANNUAL SHAREHOLDERS MEETING. The annual shareholders meeting (It th:" (Join- piny was held in London last Friday at 9. Clement's lane. Lombard street. — Mr. R. W. Perks, chairman of the Board of Directors, took the chair.—The director's report for the year end- ing 30th June. 1891. was adopted.—The following are some quotations from the report :—" The directors are glad to say that there has K-n no diminution in the demand for houses upon the Barry Estate. There are 20 shops and 303 houses belonging to the Company upon the estate, of these only one is vacant."—- A dividend of 21 per cent. for the last half-year was declared, which to- gether with the 2t per cent, for the previous half makes a dividend of five per cent. on the ordinary shares for the year: the sum of about £ 50c was carried forward as against t à 0 carried forward the previous year. —" The whole of the vacant land belonging to the Company available for building which comprises some of the best sites on the estate, and is estimated to produce an ad- ditional £ SoO from ground rents as either freehold or held by the Company at a peppercorn rent."— The directors have arranged to take a long lease for building purposes from the Wenvoe Castle Estate of about 23 acres of land at a rent which they consider reasonable."—It will be seen from the above report that the prospects of the Com- pany are very favourable.

XATIOXAL VIGILAXCE ASSOCIATION. A meeting of the above association was held at the schoolroom of the Bible Christian Chapel. Court road. Cadoxton. on Monday evening last. There was but a meagre attendance, amongst whom we noticed were Revs. J. Honey, district secretary of Barry J. Price — Pyke, Penarth L. Ton Evans Messrs. J. C. Meggitt. Sea Croft. Barry F. P. Jones-Lloyd W. LI. Williams (Sdlltf¡ U u'i St'ir j. and J. R. Lleweilyn (Ham/ Diu-lt The meeting was presided over bv Alderman John Cory, J.P.. and was commenced by singing "Lord, speak to me." .c. Afterwards the Rev. J. Honey offered prayer, following which the Congregation sang Go labour on. Mc." The objects of the association are to enforce and improve the laws against criminal vice and public immorality, to check the causes of vice and protect minors. The crimes which the association will especially aim at suppressing are—(1) The out- rage of children under thirteen (2) the corrup- tion and prostitution of girls under sixteen (3) the abduction of girls under eighteen: (4) the procuration of the seduction of girls under 21 ('<) the fradulent seduction of women or girls (3) the entrapping or inveigling of girls into brothels: (7) the procuring *of women or girls for foreign brothels, and (3) the detention of women cr girls in houses of ill fame. The Chairman addressed the meeting, and after explaining the objects of the association, quoted several pitiful cases, and refer- ring to this district he was pleased that this associa- tion was doing good work.—The Rev. J. Honey afterwards gave a statement of the work done, and said that a meeting had been held some time ago to consider the ques- tion of forming a branch of the above in this districs, when ic was unanimously decided that a branch should be started. He said that Mr. Geo. Garnett. Barry-road, had been appointed treasurer, but as yet had very little money in hand, and he (Mr. Honey) had been appointed secretarv. Mr. Honey then referred to the use of bad langu age by the working men of the district, evei-i when they were not angry or excited. He thought that the association should do their best to purify the language, as well as the habits of the people. (Hear, hear.) Mr. McLean, in the course of a vigorous speech, referred to the case of Michael" Concannon, the sailor who was recently sentenced to ten years penal servitude for assaulting a little girl under thirteen at Cadoxton. Mr. McLean said that he was sorry to hear that efforts were being made to get the seiitonce alleviated. He would remind tiiem that the man was liable to penal servitude for life, and that the medical evidence left no doubt in any one's mind that the man had us -d violence and had comitted the full offence. — Mr. Meggitt was then called on to address the meeting, and in the course of a very appropriate address strongly urged the association to be very cautious in bringing cases before the courts, and. in conclusion, said he would be very pleased to assist them in any way he possibly could. and also wished the association every success. The Rev. J. Price said he did not feel inclined to detain them very long, as he would rather make- room for Mr. Pyke and others who were present to address the meeting. He would only say he was pleased that this movement had started in the right place in the churches.—Mr. F. P. Jones- Lloyd afterwards addressed the meeting.—Rev. Mr. Pyke (Penarth). following in a lucid speech, said that the association would be very pleased to take up any young woman's case, and place it in the hands of a duly-qualified gentleman, who would earrv the case. so far as the law would allow him. to a suc- ceesful issue, without incurring any cost on the young woman's parent?.—The Rev. Ton Evans (Mount Pleasant Baptist Chapel) afterwards pro- posed a hearty vote of thanks to their chairman. Mr. Cory, who, he said, was always interested in the socia' welfare and purity of the locality, and Mr. f. R. Llewellyn seconded, which was supported by the Rev. J. Honey.—Mr. Cory acknowledged in suitable terms.—A collection was made towards the funds, and the meeting was brought to a close by the Rev. J. Honey offer- ing prayer. We should not omit to state that the following gentlemen apologised for not being present at the meeting :—Major-General Lee. The Mount. Dinas Powls Mr. Stone, and the Rev. Canon Allen.

BARRY DOCK WEEKLY TIDE TABLE. Morn. After. Ht. h.m. h.m. ft. in. Kov. 20 Friday 9 35 9 54 32 11 „ 21 Saturday 10 15 10 35 30 3 „ 22 Sunday. 10 58 11 23 27 9 „ 23 Monday 11 53 — 25 11 „ 24 Tuesday. 0 28 1 6 25 4 „ 25 Wednesday. 1 46 22S 26 1 w 26 Thursday 3 2 3 34 27 8

YSTRAD LOCAL BOARD, THE SCAYENGING CONTRACTS. THE FLOODS AT PORTII. The fortnightly meeting of the above Board was held on Friday last at the Offices. Pentre. when there were present. Messrs. Alderman W. Jenkin- J.P. (chairman). W. Lax. D. Da vies. 31. Llewellyn. G. Tliomas. D. W. Da\ies. J.F.. A. J. Treharne. Jacob Ray. W. II. Matthias. W. Davies. D. Morgan.. J. D. Williams. E. \r. Lewis, together with Mr. A'dermaii W. II, Morgan (clerk), and Mr. J. W. Jones(surveyor). THE SUItVEYOIi'S KEI'OKT. The Surveyor reported that he had notified a certain nuisance at Treherberr, and that the same had been since remedied. It appeared that this nuisance occurred periodically, and was caused by the defective drainage. The Surveyor further re- t ported that he hid visited the sites of the pro- posed urinals at Treherbert.—A discussion took phiee as to ho.v many urinals were required at Tivhei'beri. Mr. Matthias being of opinion that one would at present meet the requirements of the place.—Mr. Llewellyn, however, contended that at least two were required.—Some of the members thought that if the Board consented to erect two new urinals at Treherbert. they would be pestered > with applications for a larger supply of the same for all parts of the district, and it was eventually decided to instruct the surveyor to again visit the spots indicated with the two members of the Tro- herbert Ward, and report on the matter.—A letter was read from the fstrad Gas and Water Company with reference to the lighting of Pontygwaith. stating that the cost of laying pipes in the district would be £99 7s. 61.1.. whereas the annual net revenue would only amount tot.:3 5s.. and offering to lay the pipes if the Board consented to pay part of the expenses.—It was decided., on the motion of Mr. Matthias, seconded by Mr. G. Thomas, that the Board should pay the cost of the lamp-posts in the dlstrici.—Mr. Ray asked whether the meters were turned out every morning, and remarked that he had noticed one lamp to bo lit all day at Toiiynandv.—The Surveyor replied that the company generally turned off the s ipply at the works.—Mr. D. Morgan said that thore was a com- plainc that the lamp at the Square leading to Treorky Station gave but an indifferent light, and that on darit nights the spot was dangerous.—The Surveyor was requested to report on the matter at the next meeting, and report also on the light- ing of the squares at Porch and Treherbert. THE SCAYEN'OIN'G OF PORTII. The Surveyor reported that the scavenging con- tractor had been ordered by the owner of theTyny- cymer Estate not to deposit any refuse on their lauds. They had once given him permission to do so. but had since withdrawn the same. The Bedw Estate had also refused their permission to deposit refuse on their land. and he (the surveyor) had endeavoured to overcome the diiiiculty in the best possible maimer, and had succeeded in obtaining a •dte for the deposition of refuse en the Glynvaeh Farm at a cost of £5 per annum. But this place was so difficult of access that the contraccor had refused to do the work under an extra charge of 13s. per day, and would prefer not to do the work t at any price.—The Chairman suggested that some of the members of the Board should rake up the matter, and it was eventually decided that Messrs. Griffiths. Davies. and Williams should report on the question at the next meeting.—The Surveyor remarked that they were in the same dilemma at Lhvynpia. The Glamorgan Colliery Company had refused to give them permission to use their land for depositing refuse, and it was decided that the three members for that ward should, with the Surveyor, look into the master, and report on the YK: RECENT FLOODS AT POUTH. Th" Su-'vcyor submitted particulars of the out- fall sewers at Forth. One of them was four feet and the other two-and-a-half feet above the sur- face of the river, whilst the sewer near the Methodist Chapel was only twelve inches above the surface- With reference to the cellars in the town, he was cf opinion that they had been excavated too low to be drained by the sewers. He had cautioned the architects of this fact when the houses were built, but those gentlemen took no heed cf his advice. As the Board were not responsible for the drainage of cellars, it was de- cided to let the matter drop. A RIVER DIVERSION. Mr. Matthews called attention to the fact the Rhondda Yach River had diverted its course near Wart-town and ran under the old parish road, and said that unless some protection was given to the same, the river would in course of time carry away a portion of the road, and great damage would be done. He recommended that the river be diverted to its usual course.—On the motion of the Chair- man, it was decided that the members of the ward. together with Mr. E. W. Lewis and the surveyor, should inspect the spot and report on the matter. I' LA .H S. The Surveyor submitted a large number of plans for the erection of new buildings, including cot- tages at Ferndale. Trealaw. Treorky. and Dinas. and a hotel at Wattstown. which were approved of and passed. FINANCE. The Finance Committee recommended that bills to the amount of £266 Os. 6d. be paid, and it was decided to adopt the recommendation to sign cheques for that amount. SEALS. The seal of the Board was affixed to a number of hackney carriage licences and petroleum; li- cences, as well as a number of scavenging contracts.

fiLYNTAFF BURIAL BOAHD. THE EXTENSION DECIDED UPON. A meeting of the Glyntaff Burial Board was held on Friday evening last, when there were pre- sent—Messrs. R. Rogers (in the chair). Councillor J. Roberts, J. Hiseock. W. Morgan, F. Judd, W. Jones, and J. Coombes. THE MOXUMEXT DISPUTE. Mr. James Spickett (clerk) reported that a sub- committee had met Mr. Rees. the owner of the monument in dispute at the cemetery, and that they thought it would be better if the Board paid the expense of altering the stone rather than hamper Mr. Rees concerning the matter but they met Mr. Morgan, the sculptor, and he said that it was practically impossible to cut the stone to fit in any position, but the one in which it had been originally intended. The committee then altered its decision, and. rather than prolong the contro- versy. recommended that the stone be allowed to remain as it was. and that some steps be taken in future to prevent such an occurrence. The Chairman The stone looks very bad. and reflects no credit on the sculptor. It would not be a good advertisement for Mr. Morgan if left to remain, although llmnst admit that the plan was. passed.—Mr. Hiseock said he would prefer paying his share of the expense rather than break the rule«.—Mr. W. Jones asked whether the committee sanctioned the replacing of the stone.— Councillor Roberts replied in the affirmative.— Mr. Jones: But I understood that Mr. Rees had consented to our putting it right. I. too, would rather contribute something towards the expense, rather than break the bye-laws. I cannot support the recommendation of the committee. I visited Glasnevin Cemetery in Dublin, and I took particu- lar care to notice every tombstone, and found that all of them were placed in the same direction.— Councillor Roberts then moved that the recom- mendation of the committee be adopted.—Mr. Coombes seconded.—For the motion there voted. Councillor Roberts, Mr. Coombes. and Mr. Morgan Against. Messrs. Jones. Judd. and Hiscock. The motion was carried by the chairman's casting vote. —Mr. Morgan added that if he had known the matterwould have been the source of so much con- troversy he would not have drawn the plan in the way he did. ADDITIONAL BURIAL GROUND. The Clerk reported that he had sent a tracing of the additional land required for burial purposes to Colonel Lyne. who had replied that he could not advise Lady Llanover to part with the ground, as it might be required for another purpose.—The Cierk said he had included the question of com- pulsory powers for the purchase of this land in the Bill which they intended laying before Parliament. The same remark applied to another piece of ground which the Board purposed buying. THE EXTENSION" QUESTION. The Clerk read a letter from the Chamber of Trade asking the Board to defer taking action to extend their area until the question of corporation had been settled, and asking their co-operation in the work. A similar letter was read from the Lccal Board.—The Chairman remarked that i[ they proceed with this project they would have opposition from the Local Board. and in the face of such opposition the cost would be more than they had anticipated.—Councillor Roberts pointed out that the Burial Board were backed up by public opinion. He did not see how the Local Board represented the public on this question which had been before them (the Burial Board) on and off for years. It was very strange that, if public opinion was against them, they had not heard anything about it in the meetings they held. and he was very much surprised that the outside public had not set up the cry. for extension some- time.—Mr. Hiscock said the Board would be worse than children if they were to change their minds at every threat which the Local Board and Cham- ber of Trade hurled at them. They kick up a row at the modest cost of £ 330 we intend having, but they don't say how much it will cost the rate- payn5 to obtain a charter of incorporation.— Councillor Roberts said that unless they pushed c-ii the matter and obtained compulsory powers they would lose the land for the cemetery. —Mr. Coombes said aJl the membors present would endorse his statement when he a aid that he had been most favourable to the scheme, and was still favourable to it. But they knew that practically the extension of the Local Board area was prac- tieallj completed, and that was a sign that the day of incorporation was nearer than they anticipated.. If they could, by deferring the matter, save Ji300 or to the ratepayers, it was their duty to do so, and he stoutly opposed the expenditure of that money for a time. but he did not say that he would always oppose it.—31 r. W. Jones said the Chamber cf Trade was ncn-representative in character, but. undoubtedly, it had the interest of the town at hear:, but the Burial Board could not eutwrtaiu their letter. They had already come to a decision that it was necessary to extend the dis- trict. and the clerk had been instructed to take step- to draft a Bill. He had done so. and had incurred much expense, and he (Mr. Jones) did net see that the Burial Board could do better than instruct their clerk to acknowledge the receipt or the letters stating at the same time that the Board believed they were promoting the interests of the ratepayers of the district by pro- ceeding with the Bill.—Mr. Judd seconded, and said that if they let the matter drop now they would not in future be able to get land at any price.—The Chairman At the present rate of in- crease we have sufficient land to last us for thirty year.—Councillor Roberts pointed out that the iv.te of the Burial Board amounted to only 2d. in JC, and it had been 5d. The ratepayers did not grumble even then, so they decided to pay the cost or the Bill with one rate. The same would only amount to 5d. in the e.—Mr. W. Morgan said if it was only a farthing rate they should save it if they could. The question was then put to the Board, there being in favour of proceeding with the Bill—Councillor Roberts. W. Jones. J. Hiscock, and 1". Jncltl-4 against—Chairmn, V:. Morgan, and J. Coom1» s—3.—The Chairman then declared the motion carried,

THE EISTEDDFOD OF lKD;3. ENTHUSIASTIC MEETING AT PONTYPRIDD. On Tuesday evening a most enthusiastic meet- ing was held at the Town Hall. Pontypridd, for the purpose of appointing officers and committee to promote the interest of the National Eistedd- fod, which will be held in the town of Pontypridd. His Honour Judge Gu'iiym Williams occupied the chair, and Caradog's Eisteddfod Choir had been placed on the platform and rendered several choruses during the proceedings. The hall was well filled with the friends of the institution from Pontypridd and the whole of the Rhondda Valley di-trict. The Chairman, in opening the meeting, con- gratulated the local committee on the success which had attended their efforts to securc the Eisteddfod of 1S93 at Pontypridd. After fighting -11; e r and waiting, success had at last crowned their efforts, and at last the great men in London had conferred somewhat grudgingly a favour to the people of Pontypridd, and he hoped to see that the Eisteddfod of 1833 would be the greatest and incst successful meeting ever held in the Princi- pality. (Cheers.) The genuineness of their feel- ings had been proven by a very large sum which had been guaranteed, for they would ungrudg- ingly put their hands in their pockets, if need be, and recoup the required amount if the meeting proved to be a failure. (Loud applause.) They could all work without fear of jealousy in this good work. for the eisteddfod platform was the only one which embraced the whole of the inhabitants of Wales, and rather than see the Pontypridd eisteddfod turn out a failure he would rather die of shame before it was held. He would promise them that he would work un- stintingly with them. and hoped they would follow his lead in this respect, and that they would not allow anything to interfere with what they believed would be to the success of the under- taking. (Cheers.) He was glad to see the hall so well filled, and trusted that every one present would take a personal interest in the welfare of the c-isteddfod. They had that night to appoint committees to carry out the work, and the gentle- men who should comprise those committees should be men well qualified for the work. (Ap- plause.) Mr. Joseph David then proceeded to read letters of apology for non-atendonce from Lord Aberdare. Messrs. Alfred Thomas, M.P" A. J. Williams, M.P., D. A. Thomas. M.P., Godfrey Clarke, J.P. (who subscribed MlQ towards the expenses), L. Gordon Lenox. J.P., Rev. Gurnos Jones, D.D., and R. H. Morgan. M.A.—Mr. Davies proceeded to give an account of what transpired at Swansea eisteddfod when the local committee went thither to apply for the 1893 meeting. Messrs. Alfred Thomas, M.P.. Airman W. Morgan, and Mr. J. Ignatius Williams had. he said, acted as their spokes- men, and eventually they were successful in ob- taining their desire. The amount of the guarantee fund, that evening amounted to £ 2,830. (Toud cheers.) And each guarantor had signed a docu- ment which made him legally bound to pay his portion if called upon to do so. (Laughter.) Mr. David then moved that the guarantors should form the general committee of the eisteddfod.—This was seconded by Mr. H. S. Davies, and carried amid applause.—3Ir. Sam Evans, at this juncture, ex- pressed his intention of subscribing £5 towards the guarantee fund. (Cheers.)—Mr. W. H. Morgan moved the election of his Honour Judge Williams as chairman of the General Committee—(loud applause)—and spoke of the deep interest taken by his honour in the movement from its very start.- Mr. W. Merchant, J.P., seconded, and the proposi- tion was carried amid acclamation,—His Honour, in acknowledging the compliment. s..id that he did not regard it altogether as a compliment, for he believed that what they wanted was. not a figure- head, but a man who would work and make others work. (Cheers.) Without wishing to be egotistical, he thought he might say they were very wise in appointing him—(laughter)—for he believed this, that he could get more work out of the average Pontypridd man than any other in the country. (Hear, hear.) Inasmuch as his Honour was bound up in the success of the movement they might rely upon it that he would perform his duty as chairman to the best of his ability. (Ap- plause.)—On the motion of Mr. H. S. Daries, > seconded by the Rev. W. Lewis, it was resolved that Mr. Gordon Lenox, Alderman Walter H. Morgan, Mr. D. Leyshou, and Major Grove be vice- chairmen of the committee.—The Chairman pro- posed. and Caradogseconded, that Mr. W. Merchant (National Bank of Wales) be asked to accept the post of treasurer.—The motion was agreed to.- His Honour, in complimentary terms, moved that Mr. Joseph David be appointed secretary, and referred to the valuable services already rendered by 3Ir. David in connection with the movement.- Mr. W. Jones. Gellideg. seconded, and the motion was carried amid applause.—Speeches were de- livered by the Rev. W. 1. Morris. 3Ir. J. Coombes, Mr. G. R. Jones (Caradog), 3Ir. W. Jones, Mr. W. Phillips, 3Ir. R. Iwan Jenkyn, Mr. Gwilym Hughes, and 3Ir. W. R. Davies, and musical, liter- ary. arts, pavilion, and finance commitees were elected.-On the motion of Mr. T. Edwards, Cefn House, seconded by the Rev. S. R. Jones. Glyntaff, a hearty vote of thanks were tendered to his Honour, a similar compliment being paid to Caradog and his choir.—A most enthusiastic meeting was brought to a close by the singing of of the Welsh National Anthem. Madame Williams- Penn and 3Ir. Tom Williams leading.

ALLEGED FALSE PRETENCES AT GARW VALLEY. A COLLIER PRESENTS ANOTHER MAX'S PAY SHEET. At the Magistrates* Clerk's Office. Bridgend, on Monday afternoon last, before 3ir. C. P. Davies, and Mr. Edwin Price. Edward Shute, a collier, of Pwlicarn Farm. Blaengarw. was brought up in custody on a charge of obtaining the sum of £ 5 7s. on the 7th Nov., the property of the Inter- national Colliery Co.. Blaengarw. by false pre- tenccs.-EYan Griffiths. Clvtha Villa. Blaengarw, the cashier of the colliery, said defendant had returned to the colliery, after an absence of about two years, a fortnight ago. On the date of the offence prisoner handed in a ticket at the office as usual at the fortnightly pay. and witness paid him £ 6 17s., less 15s. withheld for tools supplied him. Not a word passe 1 between them. The ticket was numbered 484. and made out in the name of prisoner. The number turned out to be that of another man—Evan Howells—who worked independently of prisoner. Prisoner's proper number was 481. and the amount due to him. according to the books. t 1 lis. 9d. The error was not discovered until about an hour and a half afterwards, when the man Howells applied for the money.-Pulice-coustahle Hurford went in quest of prisoner, but he failed to bring him back that day. Witness had not seen him until in custody that day.—Prisoner was remanded until to-morrow (Saturday.)

FOLLICK'S is the Genuine Shop for all kinds of Clothing. Corner of Barry-road anl Main- street.— Advt.

A UNITED CHOIR FOR BRIDGEND. A meeting constituted of representatives of the whole of the denominational churches in the town of Bridgend was held at Hope Baptist school- room on Friday evening last to adopt the initiative in forming a united choir. The representatives attended in a goodly number. Mr. D. Samuel, late of Dowlais and Llanelly, occupied the chair. The committee of management decided upon was consituted of two persons from each place of worship, with a few in addition. A deputation was elected to wait upon Mr. T. Stockwood with a view to obtaining the use of the Town-hall, and ascertain simultaneously the terms. Mr. E. P. David, who has acted as secretary p-ro. f"III., was elected as general secretary, and 3Ir. S. Llewellyn. Park-street, ws decided upon as treasurer. It was unanimously resolved that a committee wait upon 3Ir. Juhn Jenkins. Tondu.—who is so well-known as the conductor of the old choir which carried off a great many eisteddfodic laurels—to urge him to accept the leadership, and also be invited to attend the meeting on Thursday week.

TI-IE CAMPAIGN. =I3y VHHITAS\ Itwr.sat the Market-hall, Pontypridd, that the Welsh Liberationists opened fire on the defenders of the Anglican Church in Wales on that memor- able tenth day of September, 1831, and it was on the identical platform of the same hall that the defenders of the Church retaliated, and returned the fire from their hired artillery on Monday even- ing last, but with much less success than their opponents. The hall was well filled, it is true, but the audience was composed mainly of the clergy of the Rhondda Valley. Cardiff, and the surrounding districts, the members of the Local habitation of the Primrose League, the members of the Pontypridd Liberal Club. °;u.d a very large proportion of the Radicals of the town. Conspicu- ous by their absence were the flags, banner-, and mottoes with which the Church0 party generally decorate their places cf meeting, but not a sign nor a shadow of these were to be seen in any part of the room. Moreover, a noticeable fact wis the carefulness with which the ushers guarded the doors leading to the front and central seats of the hall to avoid, I presume, the occupation of the same by the general public. The genial vicar of Pontypridd was much to be pitied when he ap- pealed to the gentlemen present to give up their seats to the ladies, who, for a time, owing to the scarcity of chairs and benches, were obliged to stand in the front part of the massive hall to the great annoyance of ticket holdon who had secured the most pru- minent seat?. I thoroughly agreed with him when he said that the conveners of the meeting- should not be expected to provide seating acconf- modation for the audience, and I take this oppor- tunity to point out to the owners of the Market Hall the desirability of providing seating accom- modation to all who engage the building for meetings. ° The appearance of the paid defenders of the Church was the signal for an outburst of cheering en the part of those immediately in front of the platform, and this applause was renewed and pro- longed when 3Ir. L. Gordon Lenox, J.P., the genial squire of Ynysyngharad. stepped en the platform. It was perfectly evident that his late illness lessened his zeal not a jot, but his appearance, comfortably wrapped up, and bearing signs of intense agony. was painful to behold. The Vicar of Pontypridd, in opening the meet- ing. said that it was customary to commence with a hymn, which he forthwith proceeded to give out. most of the audience joining in singing this most appropriate verse :— 0 Co 1, our help in ages past, Our hn¡>l' for years to come. Be Thou our guard whilst troubles last, And our eternal home. Were Churchmen to have more faith in this prayer, they would think less of the weapons of the fb)sh. The speeches delivered were the old stereo- typed and vindictive attacks so well known to the average reader who has watched the contro- versy between Church and Nonconformity and although the chairman promised that the'public should hear the Church side of the important question in dispute in moderate language such as would convert his Nonconformist brethren into his way of thinking, the very first speaker. Mr. W. E. Helm commenced, in a most intemperate and passionate speech, to hurl invective reproaches on the heads of the poor misguided adherents of Disestablishment cause who were misled by ambi- tious and unprincipled agitators. He felt confi- dent that in the great battle, fraught with dire resultq which would take place during the next two years, the Church party would be triumphant all notwithstanding the onslaught of the would-be sacrilegious opponents, His violent remarks were peacefully listened to until, in an unguarded moment, he declared that Wales had no distinctive nationality, when some of the Liberals and Na- tionalists present who had borne thus far his re- proaches, naw raised a cry of •' Question." and the defender of the Church excused himself by saying that Wales had no commercial nationality, and, amid some cheering and much hissing, declared that he was ready to argue the point with any speaker which the Disestablishment party might care to bring forward. Much less successful were his attempts to prove that the English Church, and the Ancient British Church had been united, and that the Disestablishment movement was a manufactured article for political purposes created during the last 15 years. The Rev. I). Richards, vicar of Festiniog. de- livered a speech in the vernacular, and was some- what more moderate in his remarks than the previous speaker, but his attempts to poke fun at the wise man of the South (Mr. W. Abraham. M.P.). and the poetical remarks of 3Ir. D. Lloyd George, M.P., the wise man of Criccieth, fell wide—very wide-of the mark. He evidently thought he struck a symp ithetic chord when he called upon the audience to disprove his declaration that clergymen were an independent class of preachers who preachel the gospel to squire and collier without fear or favour. This, however, fell flat, and although the speech, taken as a whole, may be classed as a clever one, the chief reason for the applause, which he now an then received, was the fact that ho touched the hearts of the Welshmen by addressing them in their mother tongue. What could be more illogical than his odious comparison of Nonconformists demanding Disestablishment to a pickpocket lightening the pockets of his friend ] He had long wished to see the spoliators of the Welsh Church invading Eng- land, and predicted their early and complete defeat. The hero of the meeting-the champion of Church—came next. Mr. Byron Reed, M.P.. made a gallant attempt to face the question logically and speak moderately. He heartily wished all the harsh words, the cruel slanders, and the spiteful maliciousness to be on one 8ide," but he soon forgot himself, and commenced his abuse by charging the Disestablishment party with being dishonest. Honesty is the best policy was the burden of the greater part of his speech. The Liberationist agitation, said he. was based upon perversion of history, misrepresentation of some facts, and con- cealment of others. The statistics they produced were tainted by the machinery with which they were manipulated, and the agitation was based upon an unscrupulous desire for supremacy. largely aumixtured with sectarian jealousy and class prejudice. Proceeding, he made a virulent attack upon the conscientious magistrate of Oakford. who ought, in 3Ir, Reed's opinion, to send in his resignation to the Lord Chancellor. He also endeavoured to follow in 3Ir. Helm's strain in showing how the Church of England in Wales was connected with the Ancient British Church which had kept alive the religions feeling imported into the country in the fourth century, and to prove the direct descent of the Bishops from the Apostles, and concluded by say- ing that the Church party need not fear the at- tacks of its opponents. They would not be allowed to fight the battle single-handed for they-the paid defenders of the Church—would, if the alarm was raised, journey to Wales and join the fray. The votes of thanks to the speakers and Chair- man were unanimously passed, but Mr. George David and 3Ir. Kirke made very feeble speeches, the latter actually attempting to prove that the Welsh Calvinistic 3Iethodists were an alien body because Calvin was not a Welshman But 3Iorien was equal to the emergency, and proved to the satisfaction of those sitting near him that 3Ir. Kirke was in a hopeless mess. The dreary meeting at length came to an end by the singing of a hymn containing the following appropriate verse :— Mid toil and tribulation, And tumult of her war, She waits the consummation Of peace for evermore Till with the vision glorious Her longing eyes are blest, And the great Church victorious Shall be the Church at rest.

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