The Aberystwith Observer

No. 4, QUEEN'S ROAD. MISS JONES begs to announce that her School will RE-OPEN on Monday, July 24th. 0- Terms on application. I HOTICE! THE ABERYSTWITH PUBLIC BATHS, after having been thoroughly renovated & improved, are now Opened, and will be conducted under the immediate auspices of the proprietor, W. Williams, Esq., Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons. WANTED, A YOUNG MAN AS ASSISTANT in the DRAPERY LINE. Apply to Mr. T. J. Jones, Bradford House, Great Dark-gate St., Aberystwith. Aberystwith and Welsh Coast Railway Company. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that an Extra- ordinary General Meeting of the Shareholders of the Aberystwith and Welsh Coast Railway Com- pany will be held at the Office of the Company, No. 7, Bank Buildings, Lothbury, in the City of London, on Tuesday, the 1st day of August, 1865, at Ten o'clock in the forenoon, when there will be submitted for the consideration and decision of the proprietors at the meeting, the creation and issue of new Shares or new Stock, whether ordinary or preferential, or both, for the capital of One Hundred and Twenty Thousand Pounds, authorised by the Aberystwith and Welsh Coast Railway (general) Act, 1865. And also to empower the Directors to borrow on Mortgage, or raise by the creation of Debenture Stock, in addition to the sums which they are now authorised to borrow, the sum of Forty Thousand Pounds, under and subject to the provisions of the same Act. The transfer books of the Company will be closed on the 25th day of July, 1865, until the close of the meeting. Company's Offices, W. ROBERTS, 7, Bank Buildings, Lothbury, Secretary. July 13 th, 1865. SCHOOL. BRkMGBT BARK. SHREWSBURY. Conducted by Mr. Brightwell 25 years. THE duties of this establishment will be resumed on Tuesday, the 25th instant. Young Gentle- men are carefully prepared either for Professional, Commercial, or Agricultural pursuits. Prospectuses, with view of house, &c., forwarded on application. ABERYSTWITH IMPROVEMENT ACT. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, THAT THE COM. missioners acting in execution of an Act of Parliament made and passed in the 5th and 6th years of the reign of King William the 4th, intituled, An Act for Improving and Regulating the Town of Aberystwith, in the county of Cardigan, and for supplying the Inhabitants thereof with Water," will, at their general monthly meeting to be holden at the Town Hall, Aberystwith, on Tuesday, the 1st day of August next, at 11 o'clock in the forenoon, determine whether they will order that a further sum of One Thousand Pounds be borrowed at In- terest on Mortgage of the works, Rents, and Rates made, reserved, and collected by virtue of the said Act for the purpose of constructing Public Sewers in and along Moor-street and Thespian-street, for additional works for better supplying the town with water; and for other public improvements in the town. Dated this 20th day of July, 1865. W. H. THOMAS, Clerk to the Commissioner. PONTRHYDFENDIGAID, CARDIGANSHIRE. IXrSHSIVX AIfD IMPORTANT SALE OF VBRY VALUABLE MINING MACHINERY & MATERIALS, G. T. SMITH, HAS been favored with instructions to offer for Sale by Auction, on Friday, the 28th day of July, 1865, at 12 o'clock at noon, on the Mine, the whole of the valuable MACHINERY, Mining Plant, and Materials of the BRYNHOPE MINES, comprising powerful Water Wheels of different dimensions, from 16 to 40 feet in diameter; Air Machine for Shaft; a large quantity of Iron Hods; nearly 400 Iron Pullies Stands, &c.; 2 Angle Bobs; and one fend-off Bob 3 Bobs with Poppet Heads; large Capstan with Shears, Stays, and Pullies, a most excellent article; 2 Horse Whims; about 60 fathom Iron Pumps in capital condition; Crushing Machine; Rollers, Tumbling Shaft and Heavy driving gear complete; Drawing Machines for landing and for drawing trams, nearly 10 Tons of Rails; 5 Tram Waggons; Kibbles; Jigging Hutches Sheds; Launders; Round Buddie and Wheel Crab Winches; quantity of Timber; o • ?>' ^rOD Chains; Tools of various descriptions: Smith s Bellows, Anvil, and Vice and a variety of other most useful articles. a few minutes easy walking of Pont- rhydfendigaid, are distant from Tregaron about 5 miles, about 14 from the seaport Town of Aberystwith, where there is a first- class Station of the Cainbnan Railway affording direct com- munication with all parte of the kingdom, and are in the very heart of the richest and most productive mineral district of Cardiganshire. Catalogues are in preparation, and the Auction will be subject to conditions to be read at the time of Sale. The Auctioneer is desirous of calling the attention of his numerous friends connected with the Mining interest in the neighbourhood, to this important Sale, as the Machinery is of a superior description, and in excellent order, much of it being nearly new—a most eligible opportunity therefore presenting itself to purchasers. Fur further particulars apply to H. J. Westrup, Esq., 2, Austin Friars, Old Broad Sheet, London, E.C., or to the Auctioneer, Aberystwrth- PRELIMINARY NOTICE. ELIGIBI.E SHORTLY will take place A PUBLIC SALE S of Freehold Farms called BERTHDOMLYD ESTATE. known by the names of Berthdomlyrl, Ty'nyrhelyg, Ty-issa,and Druid's Castle, all situate i I the Parish of Lledrod, and adjoining that village. ear Further particulars, will appear in a Juture I number of" The Obseiver," and in posting bills.

Hocal information. THE Offertory collected at St. Michael's Church, Sunday, July 16th, amounted to E13 4s. 5d. PETTY SESSIONS.—It is pleasing to state that there were no cases to bring before the magistrates on Tuesday. PAUPERS —On Saturday, the 15th instant, there were 26 paupers relieved at the Workhouse, belong- ing to the following parishes: Aberystwith, 15, Llanfihangel Lower, 2, Cwmrheidol, 1, Broncastell- an, 1, and Union paupers, 7. LLANRHYSTID.—A clerical meeting was held at this church on the 4th and 5th instant, when very powerful and impressive discourses were delivered by the Revds. Mr. Richardson, of New Quay Mr. James, of Liverpool; Mr. Hughes, of Tregaron Mr. Jones, of Pwllheli; Mr. Evans, of Llangybi; Mr. Jones, of Llangunllo and Mr. Jones, of Llan- dysiliogogo. The congregations were very large— so large that scores of people were obliged to remain outside; but all appeared highly pleased. There were upwards of 40 clergymen present; and great praise is due to the worthy Vicar for his exertions in securing the services and attendance of such a large assembly of ministers,-Communicated. CLASSICAL CONCERT.-There is every probability of a first-rate concert being given here in the course of a few weeks, under auspices of no less fame than those of Mr. J. T. Willy, the eminent English Vio- linist, leader of the old Philharmonic, and of Her Majesty's theatre—Miss Hughes of the London concerts as vocalist; and a pianist of equal talent and reputation. The visit of the above-named artistes will be owing to the indefatigable exertions of a re- sident gentleman, at no slight risk and trouble, to supply a desideratum of importance to the future of the town. It is a matter of frequent complaint that there is so little opportunity of intellectual amuse- ment here; but it will be entirely obviated presently -and this particular concert may be taken as an index of the high class of varied recreation, which will be constantly provided for the public on the completion of the spacious and elegant Assembly- room of the Queen's Hotel. The concert will be given in conjunction with our respected organist, Mr. Bervon. On going to press, we have learn that Mr. Henry Webb, admitted to be the finest tenor violin player in the world, will, with his wife as pianist, take part in two quartettes. ^^TBIBUTE TO BRAVERY.—The unfortunate acci- which occurred on Thursday to a gentleman, ■jK, in bathing in the river Rheidol,near Penybont, ^Pft his life, has called forth another act of heroism ^hich does credit alike to humanity and courage. When the deceased sank several persons were standing on the bank, and who seemed paralyzed with fear, when a gentleman at a distance attracted to the spot by the crowd, without a moment's hesi- tation divested himself of his coat, and dived after the person who had disappeared. Unsuccessful in his first attempt, this gentleman, at the risk of his own life, dived again and again until he recovered the body. By this time, however, life appeared to be quite extinct; and all efforts were used to revive vitality, but in vain. It would be a rebuke to society if such an act of courage and humanity as that exhibited by the gentleman referred to were to be passed over without some acknowledgement; and, therefore, it has been proposed and agreed by several gentlemen in this town that a subscription be opened towards purchasing a suitable testimonial to such courage and such manly kindness. A sub- scription list is open at the chief hotels in the town. MORE CREDIT TO THE COUNTY OF CARDIGAN.—We are happy to be enabled to state that at the mid- summer distribution of prizes on board the Admiralty frigate Conway," which took place on Wednesday, the 28th ult., our talented young townsman, Richard Lloyd, who has had 18 months training on board that vessel, got honorably mentioned by those gen- tlemen selected to distribute the prizes. Our readers may recollect that the same young gentleman was paid a like compliment last year, for his excellence in scholarship, which he has this year been paid for his excellence in seamanship. Amongst the com- pany present on this occasion were Admiral the Hon Sir George Grey, G C B., Admiral Eden, (Lord of VA'^jtiral Evans, Mr. J. Laird, M.P., Ml g,a BM and several other gentlemen

• THE WELSH NIGHTINGALE. The promised entertainment of which we gave notice last week, and for which treat, we have to thank our indefatigable and talented organist Mr. Bervon, came off on Thursday evening, at the Temperance Hall. The room was comfortably crowded, several persons of distinction being present' Amongst whom were the Rev. E. o. Phillips, G. T. Powell, Esq., Nanteos,and the Rev. Edward Davies. Madame E. L. Williams, (Eos Cymru,) on making her appearance was received in such a manner as proved her to be a standard favourite with the audience. The talented lady, for talented she is beyond all question, opened the ball with Moore's magnificent Irish melody, the Meeting of the Waters," which she rendered with a tenderness and pathos that made the song the gem of the evening- Several other songs followed, all given with judg- ment and care. So successful was the concert tbat Mr. Bervon determined on giving another the next night, and announced his determination from the K platform but at a later hour it was found neces- sary to alter the arrangements in deference to the enlightened managers of the hall, who reparded the ent rtainment as immoral." Immoral, good luck! whilst the vicar and several other gentlemen and people of education and enlightenment sat j* out to the end, and enjoyed it thoroughly. It J such half-strangled hypocrasy as this, on behalf of the quasi relegience of our town that teuds to lower us in the eyes of strangers, and make os the word of the principality. This stiff-neckered stub- borness has lost us another night's amusement, and in all probability lowered us in the eyes of the artist* who exercised their best efforts to entertain and humanize us.

ETIQUETTE. ETIQUETTE is a standard fashion, because in itS I cardinal rules it has never altered. Gallantry, in its original and pure sense to women has beeD, throughout all ages of civilization one of the first j attributes ^o^^ntW^^i^eg^and^^ tfiW^oluntarily offered, make up some of the most admirable qualifications of a lady. There are many | females, who, from accidental, and sometimes qnes- 1 tionable circumstances, have been raised into such a position of ephemeral wealth, as places them for tbe time being on an apparent par with ladies, and who, in endeavouring to secure their present unexpected position, seek by violent means to hem themselves round to security by an air of insolence, which IS meant for positive importance. Thus, some gushing young creatures of this nineteenth century naming in muslins and purple ribbons, look straight in the face of their yesterday's acquaintance, and pass hilØ by with a vacant stare and without an attempt at recognition. Poor things they little know that such conduct only generates contempt in others instead of despair. But let this innocent stupidity pass- There are other females, and for the most part. they are, we regret to say, amongst the married of, the principality, who not only are guilty of the above low bred madness, but are also guilty of false- hood as well in endeavouring to degrade those, who, by birth and education, are incomparably their superiors. Fancy a female endeavouring to degrade a casual acquaintance whom she disliked for no cause given, by saying that she had the pleasure of insulting th e lady's husband by not returning salute when they met." Now, the female in question I' must not only be mendacious in the extreme, but consequently she must be ignorant also of all the, laws of etiquette when she fails to know that a ¡- gentleman never salutes the lady except in return I' for the lady's recognition of him. And the female who can recognize an opportunity to insult any 1 person as a pleasure is not one whose aequaintane);t we should desire to make, or if made, to retai% There is a more homely order of virtue which ladi<& ought to practice, and,it is closely allied to etiquette, I in fact, robbed of its etiquette would be but an empty j title,—we mean Decorum. Persons who had the i least idea of what decorum is—and it is the crown of woman's character, would never be guilty of allow- ing rank and unprovoked hatred, or ignorance and vanity to over-ride all common sense. They would endeavour to exalt themselves to the position of those whom they so unjustly envy, and not endea- vour to drag others down to the level of their own degraded meanness.

We do not hold ourselves responsible for the opinion* and sentIments of our Correspondents.

TO CORRESPONDENTS. The communication from Llanrhystid, which we print in this column, was received last week, but was unavoidably crushed out with other matter by the extreme pressure wtrich the election business brought to bear upon our columns. IK our petty sessior.s report last week, one John Rees figured as plaintiff. We wish it to be understood that the party named was not Mr. John Rees, draper.

S. < 9 B VB8^pb>j. v „ 3, SEA-SIDE RESIDENCE. [ WANTED to Rent, Furnished or Unfurnished, V V a comfortable HOUSE, near a Station on the 3 Welsh Coast Railway; must contain not less than i four Bedrooms. Apply by letter, with full particu- [j lars, to Mr. Griffith Ellis, Builder, Dolgelly,

ag to the government, to the rchant service, and connected erest generally. A large num- -esent. The advantage which e Conway offers to young men in the words of the Mayor of ssed the distinguished company •ed to He said :—The advan- L ship in our river, the general received, and the success which ts of those having the manage- k, sufficiently well known with 1at flag which has been borne hing fire of a thousand battles ) manfully-that these, I say, education as will enable them, distant lands to conduct them- iner as will bring no discredit ritish seaman, nor dim in the istre of the British nation. It Ir any one but those who have latters to know the advantage d man on board a ship and ig an educated man on board a IT tn TTIA IMNARTANCG of having --—— -0 an educated man in the position of commander, but also in all the subordinate offices under him. (Hear, hear, and applause ) It is quite true that a man who has really no education may go to sea and learn his profession thoroughly. He may become a practical sailor in every respect; he may thoroughly under- stand the duties of his profession, and be capable of handling his ship amidst circumstances of danger and difficulty but the absence of that culture which stores the mind with useful information, which deve- lopes the reasoning faculties, and enables a man to apply to present emergencies the information which not only he himself but others have acquired, is lamentably and painfully felt, especially in our mer- cantile marine.

THE POLLING DAY. It had been feared at Aberystwith that the [ portation of navvies from different places along, e line of railway might have threatened this town with disturbance and disorder and it was therefore wisely resolved to swear in a large number of special constables for the polling day. Upwards of a hundred gentlemen belonging to the town were sworn in before the mayor but, fortunately, self-respect of the people themselves was 8'J' their interference was not, we believe, ca The provision, however, was not ^^s'in force. it was not found necessary to Put lof Dr.Williams, of The first vote polled here was tnai > Bridge Street, and he, of ^rse.voted for Sir Thomas Lloyd. Thus a majontv was gamed by the worthy baronet which he neve^r • kept steadily on the increase up o he poll. It is perfectly true to state that on Aberystwith, in the greatest measure, depended the fate of the election for here parties were more equally divided than in any other part of the county, and here, we believe, Mr. Davies party was confident of securing a majority. However, fortune de la guerre was against them, and they lost after a tough struggle by a minority of 71. In Tregaron and in Lampeter, as might have been expected, fortune and influence were kinder to Mr. Davies, as in the former place he had a majority of 194, and in the latter of about 30. But here Mr. Davies' triumph began and ended, for he was beaten to baby rags in Cardigan, Aberayron, and Llan- dyssul. The gross majority for Sir Thomas Lloyd was 358. tI/ The issue of the contest was known in Aberyst- with at a quarter before nine o'clock and for this early intelligence we have to thank Mr. Reay, of the Belle Vue Hotel, who, with speed almost incredible, rode from Aberayron with the returns. The intel- ligence was announced by Mr. Atwood to Sir Thomas Lloyd's friends, who were dining at the Belle Vue, and was received with general and repeated cheers, which were re-echoed by a numerous crowd outside waiting to learn the issue of the struggle. When the cheering had somewhat subsided, Mr Thomas Jones addressed those present: and said they ought to accept the news as sensible men. II was a victory of which they ought to be proud but they would show their reason and sense of tolaration best by respecting the adversary whom they had defeated. Those observations were received with loud applause. Sir Thomas Lloyd's health was next drank with all the honours of conquest. The health of Capt. Pryse was then proposed b) the Rev. Mr. Mucleslon, of Liverpool, in the fol lowing terms GENTLEMEN, I rise with the greatest pleasure to propose tht. health of Capt. Pryse Pryse, the worthy chairman of Sir Thomas Lloyd's committee. From the little correspondence I have had with that gentleman on subjects touching the election, I must say in my opinion he has on all points most ably performed his ardent duties. To-day I myself have worked pretty well, having travelled 120 miles in order that I might tender my vote in favour of our successful candidate (Hear, hear.) From my observations during the few hours I have been here, I feel certain that a better and more zealous committee could not have been selected, and as long as Sir T. Lloyd possesses one like it, no other candidate would have the slightest chance of success. Mr. F. Roberts next proposed the health of the ladies, coupling"with it that of Mrs. Pryse Pryse, to which the Rev. Mr. Muckleston responded as follows I always consider it in an appropriate manner a difficult pleasure to return thanks for the health of the ladies. I believe on this occasion they deserve the gratitude of Sir Thomas Lloyd, as they have worked on his behalf most energetically. They are the best of canvassers, because when a lady asks a favour at one's hands, however small, we all know from experience how difficult it is to refuse them, indeed I consider it almost impossible. Several other toasts were proposed, amongst others those of Mr. Thomas Jones, Mr. Frederick Roberts, Mr. Parry, Glanpaith, Mr. J. J. Atwood, and the strangers who had come so far to aid the righteous cause. The order preserved throughout the county was not less remarkable than creditable and we believe that at this moment not a trace of t he warm conflict through which we have just passed remains to attract observation.

THE CASTLE. TO THE EDITOR OF THE ABERYSTWITH OBSERVER. SIR,—Some time ago a letter appeared in your paper suggesting the propriety of constructing a flight of iron steps to the top of the northern tower of Aberystwith castle. As a visitor here it is my I opinion that such a work would not only be an at- traction and an ornament, but that it would also be a paying speculation. The position might be further I improved and the attraction increased by having a I good telescope on the top, so as to bring within a bird's eye view, the farthest points of your coast and scenery.. I may remark that your authorities in the town f seem to enjoy a very lazy constitution, for I have seen many useful suggestions made by you from time to time which have been allowed to fall through. They manage these things better in England. Yours, &c., The Terrace. A VISITOR.

ABERYSTWITH TIDE TABLE, SHOWING HIGH WATER AT ABERYSTWITH. July. b, m. h- m. A. M. p. M. Saturday 22 6 54. 7 17 Sunday 23 7 40 8 2 Monday 24 8 23. 8 42 Tuesday 25 9 7 9 18 Wednesday 26 9 35 9 53 Thursday 27 10 10 10 26 Friday 28 10 43. 11 6 I (Low Water about six hours after.)-

LIST OF VISITORS. I Adam., Hr. W., and family, Woodland House Redditcb, Hope and Anchor 1m Addenbrooke, Mr. at Mrs. J., & family, The Elms Walsall, Prospect Hou«. Adeock, Miss, Syston, near Leicester, 50, Mar. Ter Alderaan, Mr. W. 17, Marine Terrac. Allsopp, Mr. and Mrs., and family, Henlip Hall. Worcester, 54, Marine Terrace Atkins, Mr. James, The M's.es Atkins, and Miw fopham, Edgbaston, Birmingham) 55, Mar. T r., Bell, Mrs., Leamington 20, Marine Terr ce Brook, Mr. and Mrs., and family, Carmarthen, 38, Portland Sueet Bickley, Mr. and Mrs., and family, Worcester, 3, Queen's R ad Brown, Miss, The Moor, near Hereford, 16, Portland-st eet Blithe, Mrs., and family, and Miss Wilkinson, 9, Market-streei Blick, The Misses, Worcester II, New-street Baynton, Mrs. at Miss, Pitmaston, Worcestershire 45, Marine Terrace Bourne, Mrs., Misa Bourne, Miss M. Bourne, and Miss Brumley, Albrlghton, Wolverhampton. 27, Portland-street Belcher, Dr., and family, Burton-on-Trenl, 14, Marine Terrace. Bartlett, Mrs., London 16, Marine Terrac. Briscoe, Mrs., and Miss 8teedman, Birmingham, 24, Marine Terrace Bullock, Mrs. Hereford t4.Por.tu,d-.trpe Bangh, Mrs. and The Misses, Market Square, Eltesmere, Salop, 25, Portland-street Constantino, Mr., Mn., Chesterfield, Derbyshire, 25, Portland-street Cooper, Mrs., Leamington 20, North Parade Clerk Capt. and Mra and Master Ricbardes, London, 17, Marine Terrace Cotterell, Mrs., Darkston 20, Marine Terrace Cope, Miss, Edgbaston Rock House Cooper, Miss, Ludlow 42, Marine Terrace Conor, Mr. and Mrs., London, 54, Marine Terrace Colorile, Miss, Worcester 47. Portland-street Cosfort, Mr., London 47, Portland-street Chester, Mr. & Mrs., Montgomery, 13, Portland-st Clarkson, Mrs., Hereford, and family, 43, North Parad- Commelanie, Miss, Cirencester 2, Laura Place Challenge, BIn., Hereford 3, Cburch-street Cartwright, Mr. and Mrs. James, Sheffield, 3, Queen's Road Chilton, Mr. and Mrs., and family, Miss Cliffe, The Talanes, Upton, Birkenhead, Moreland House Davis, Mr. and Mrs., and family, Pen Ithon, 17, Marine Terrace Davies, Rev. Mr. D., and Mrs., Llangunllo, 18, Marine Terrace Davies, Mr., Llangollen, Mr. Morris, Birmingham, Mr. Jagger, Birmingham, Mr. Roach, Bridg- north, Mr. Davies, Brecon, Mr. Evans, Leo- minster, Mr. Llewellyn, Hay, Mr. Roberts, Hay, White Horse Inn Davies, Mrs., Hereford 28, Portland-street Devenport, Dr., Mrs., and Miss, Surrey, 24, Marine Terrace De Butts, Rev. Geoger, and family, Windsor House De Butts, Col. and Mrs. Windsor House Dowe, Mr., Mrs., & Master, Beaufort House, Roath, 24, Marine Terrace Dudley, Mr., and family, London, 31, Marine Terr. Evans, Miss, Hereford 14, Portland-street Evans, Mr., and family, Field House, Newport, 44, Marine Terrace. Evans, Mr., and family, Worcester, 27, Mar. Terr. Evans, Mrs., & family, Merthyr, 32, North Parade Everall, Mr. Sc. Mrs., Shrewsbury, 38, Portland-st- Evans, Mr. and Mrs., and family, Shrewsbury, 26, Portland-street Ellis, Mr., Derbyshire 25, Portland-street Edwards, Mrs., Brecon 17, Portland-street Evans, Mr., Chorley, Lancashire, 13, Portland-st. Fearon, Miss, Edgbaston 4, New-street Farmer, Mrs., Malvern 47, Portland-street Forbes, Mr. C. G., and family, Marrington Hall, Fox, Mr. and Mrs. Henry, Wellington, Somerset, 5, Marine Terrace Salop, Moreland House Gillham, Mr., and Mr. E. Gillham, Dunstable, Tourists' Hotel Grey, Miss, and Miss C. Grey, Kentish Town, 24, North Parade. Glover, Mrs., Brompton Place, Birmingham, 37, Marine Terrace. Grubb, Rev. J. H., St. Henry's House, Walsaw, 14, Pier-street Gryianovski, Dr. and Madame 52, Bridge-street Gibson, Mrs., & family, Brecon, 25, Marine Terrace Gundry, Mr., & family, Leeds, 52, Marine Terrace Gwynne, Mrs. M., Crickhowel, 30, Marine Terrace Geldart. Rev. R. W., and Mrs., and family, Forden Parsonage, Welshpool, 44, Marine Terrace Griffiths, Mr. Sc Mrs., Wednesbnry, Prospect House Graves, Mr. and Mrs. C. E., Cambridge, 32, Mar. Ter. Hoare, Rev. Mr., and Mrs., and family, Cheshire, 42, Marine Terrace. Halton, Major and Mrs., 39, Marine Terrace. Haig, Mr. G. A., Newtown 15, Marine Terrace Hudleston, Miss 7, Marine Terrace Hyde, Mrs., Worcester 55, Marine Terrace Biaks, Mr. J., Mrs. C. Hinks, Birmingham, and Miss Hinks, Chapel Ash, 50, Portland-street Hames, Mrs., Caersws Rock House Hipkins, Mrs. W., and family, Tipton. 29, Marine Terrace Hand, Mr. and Mrs., and family, Stafford, 42, Marine Terrace Healy, Miss 47, Portland-street Harley, Mrs., Mr. Garbert, Mr. and Mrs. Pitchford, Salop, 24, Portland-street Hill, Mr. & Mrs., Wolverhampton, 4, Alfred Placr Hopkins, Miss, Bath 51, Portland-street Handley, Mrs. Chas., Warwick 2, Laura Place Humphreys, Mrs., and family, Welshpool, 52, Bridge-street Jenkins, Miss, Llanidloes 50, Portland-street Jones, Mrs., Crickhowell 14, Pier-street Jones, Miss, Tillington, Hereford, 3, Church-street Jones, Mrs. and Miss, Canon Bridge House, 38, Marine Terrace James, Mrs and Master Marshall, Cheltenham, 24, Marine Terrace Jennes, Mrs., and family, Leamington, 18, Terrace-road Jones, Mrs., Brecon 2'5, Marine Terrace Jones, Miss, and Miss James 46, Portlavd-^reet Jones, Mrs., and The Misses Jones, Aberdare, and Miss Turner, Clifton, 45, Portland-street Jones, Mrs., and family, Newtown, 5, Marine Terr. Jones' Rev. J. R. Kflsby, London, 15, Portland-st. Leigbton, Mr. Burgh, and The Misses Leighton, Cardiston, Shropshire, 3, Marine Terrace Lamb, Mr. and Mrs., and family, Birmingham, 12, Baker-street Larkins, Mr. S. C., Birmingham Victoria Inn Lane, Mr. & Mrs. HI) & famity, Stratford-on-Avon, 2, Laura Place Lane, Mr. & Mrs., Thomas, and family, Edgbaston, King-street Lewis, Mrs. and The Misses, Maenafon Rectory, 28, Portland-street Mason, Mrs., and family, Kirkly, Notts., 28, Portland-street Mosley, Mrs., and fami'y, Derby Queen's Road Matthews, Mrs., and family, Welshpool, 23, Portland-street Milner, Mr. and Mrs. J. M., and family, Kington, 23, Marine Terrace Milne, Mr. Edward, and family, Elbury House, Worcester, 51, Portland-s'reet Morris, Mrs., Oswestry 50, Portland-street Morris, Mr., Brecon Picton House Mullcher, Miss 47, Portland-street Mace, Mr. E., & family, Leicester, Lisburne House Muckleston, Rev. E., Ford Hall, near Shrewsbury, Belle Vue Hotel Meyrick, Mr., Hereford 15, Portland-street Matthews, Mrs., Llandinam 45, North Parade Muir, Mrs., and family, Welshpool, Miss Haggas, Yorkshire, Mr. Benson, Llanidloes,9, Princess-st. Meredith, Mr. and Mrs., Hereford 11, New-street Mires, Mrs., and Mr. H. J. Mires, Glamorganshire, 48, Marine Terrace Morphy, Mrs. and Master, Brebazon, Derby, 5, King Strees Morgans, Rev. T., and Mrs., Conway, Brynymor House Neville, The Misses, Powis Castle Park, 37, Marine Terrace Noon, Mr. & Mrs. Charles, & family, Stomy-gate, near Leicester, 50, Marine Terrace Nott, Miss 44, Portland-street Nott, Mr. and Mrs., Brecon 23, Portland-street Oaks, Mrs., B«th Penbryn House Owen, Miss, Welshpool 37, Marine Terrace Parr, Mrs., and family, London, 25 Marine Terrace Parrot, Mrs., & family, Brecon, 25, Marine Terrace Paul, Mrs., and family 27, Marine Terrace Peel, Mr.. Shrewsbury 30, Marine Terrace Pritchard, Mrs., Noyadd, Radnor, and Mrs. Mor- J 8, Portland-street Pye, Mrs., and Mr. J. Pye, Abergavenny, 12, Marine Terrace Plant, Mrs., and family, Cheltenham, 8, Pie, Street Price, Miss, and Miss Sbergold, London, 19, Terrace Road Parry, Mrs., Caersws Rock House Purchase, Mrs., Romsey, Hants, 23, Marine Terrace Purchase, Mr. and Mrs., and family, Kington, 23, Marine Terrace Phillips, Dr., and family 39, Marine Terrace Prockter, Mr., and family 49, Marine Terrace Procton, Mrs. 49, Marine Terrace Page, Miss, Crickhowell 14, Pier-street Phillips, Mrs., Hereford l'i, Portland-street Price, Mr. and Mrs., and family, 37, North Parade Pugh, Rev. E., and Mrs., Llanfair Vicarage, near Welshpool, 45, North Parade Rhodes, Miss, Sheffield 3, Queen's Road Rowe, Mr. Charles, and family, Liverpool, 61, Marine Terrace Rawson, Miss, Bath Penbryn House Rees, Miss, Cellw, 54, Marine Terrace Redner, Mr. and Band,—Powells' Little Dark-gate Street. Russell, Miss, and the Misses Elliot, 19, Terrace Road Roberts, the Misses, Broomhill Park, Sheffield, 37, Portland Street Rock, Mr. and Mrs., and family, Cbetenham, 47, Marine Terrace Smith, Mr. B., Birmingham 20, North Parade Sewyn, Mr. Unicorn Inn Seaman, Mr. and Mrs., and Master, Queen's Road .;mith, Mr. W. W., Birmingham Victoria Inn Skurray, Major and Mrs & family, 2, Laura Place. Sweet, Mr. A., Sydenham, 24, North Parad. ,tanley, Mrs. 49, Marine Terrace smith, Mrs. St Miss, Leamington, 5, Marine Terraet- Sucun, Mrs., Shrewsbury 50, Portland-street Smith, Miss, Leicester 47, Portlaud-street iultry, Miss, Leicester 47, Portland-street sanky, Mr. and Mrs. Charles, hnd party, Penbryn House Sildage, Mrs. 27, Marine Terrace Shiugleton, Miss 20, Marine Terrace t'hursnetd, Rev. R., Henley-in-Arden, 53, Marine Terrace Tingle, Mr., Bath 51, Portland-street Tealy, Mr. and Mrs., and family, Chester House, Cirencester, 38, Marine Terrace Taylor, Mrs., and family, Rbuabon, and Mi:os Bevington, London, 6, New-stref t raylor, Mrs. & Miss, Hereford, 16, Portland-strei t Caylor, Mrs. and Miss, Edgbaston, Birmingham, 49, Marine Terrace raylor, Mr., Nottingham Victoria Inn Taylor, The Misses, Manchester, 3, Marine Terrace rhoruUill, Misa, Leamington 5, Marine Terraee Cramper, Rev. W., and family, 47, Marine Terrace Tate, Capt., and family 33, Marine Terrace Uwick, Mrs., and family. Clapham, 25, Mar. Terr. Victoria Gouramma-Edith Campbell, London, 16, Marine Terrace Varnham, Mr., Mr. Allkins, Mr. Hence, & family, Birmingham, 52, Bridge-street Vaughan, Mr. and Mrs., Hereford 12, New-street Wheeler, Rev. Mr. and Mrs., Crewe, 45, Mar. Ter. Woosnam, Mho 30, Marine Terrace Winton, Capt. De, and family, Hay, 35, Mar. Ter. Wood, Mr. at Mrs., & family, Moreton Hall, Chirk, 43, Marine Terrace Wettle, Mrs., and family, Hay 25, Marine Terrace Webb, Mrs., Brecon 25, Marine Terrace Williams, Miss Hay 54, Marine Terrace Williams, Miss, Worcester 55, Marine Terrace Wheeler, Miss, 8ridgnorth 37, Portland-street Wood, Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Terrace Webb, Mr. & Mrs., Abergavenny, 37, North Parade Williams, Miss, Builth 37, North Parade Williams, The Misses, Trist Llewelyn, 37, Mar. Ter. Watkins, Miss, The Abbey, near Hereford, 16, Portland-street Walton, Mrs., Bath 32, Pier-street Waterhouse, Mrs., and family, Liverpool, Brynymor House Williams, Miss, Welshpool 37, Marine Terrace Whitchwest, Mr. and Mrs., Burton-on-Trent, Rock House Wildman, The Misses, Slapenhill, Burton-on-Trent, Rock House Young, Rev. Thomas, Mr. J. D. Treherre, Mr. T. T. Edwards, Ledbury, 23, Portland-street Young, Mr. B. R., and family Lisburne House Young, Mr. and Mrs. 45, Marine Terrace Young, Mr. and Mrs., at family, 25, Marine Terrace

♦- CARDIGANSHIRE ELECTION. THE nomination took place at Cardigan at 12 o'clock on Saturday. Ladies were admitted at half. past nine, and had private boxes allotted to them; the electors at ten, in the general rush. And had the new member for Westminster, the supporter of a lady-franchise, been present, he could not have had more hearty applause than that which was accorded by the fair sex to Sir Thomas Lloyd on his entrance, or to Mr. Davies during his speech. Mr. Jenkins, the Under-Sheriff, having read the writ, the High-Sheriff, Major Lewes, opened the pro- ceedings by expressing his satisfaction at seeing so numerous an attendance, a fact which he thought showed they took a proper interest in their repre sentation. And he was especially glad to see so many of the opposite sex present, for he was sure all the gentlemen would agree with him, that without their smiles and encouragement life would, indeed, be a dreary and irksome task. (Laughter and applause.) He then called upon the electors to nominate their candidates. W. Jones, Esq., J.P., Llwynygroes, at once ro e to propose Mr. David Davies as a fit and proper man to represent them in Parliament. (Applause.) Mr. Davies was a thorough and practical man of business, who bad raised himself by his own downright energy and merits to a high position in the world; a position second to none in the railway interest. (Loud cheers.) He had known him for many years, and respected him as an honest, earnest, practical man. (Applause.) Mr Davies was just the man Cardiganshire wanted to open its ports for trade, draw the attention of capitalists to the capabilities of its quarries carry out lines of railway through its towns and villages, and make its trade in every branch prosperous. (Loud applause.) An objection had been raised to Mr. Davies, that he was no speaker, that he would never do for the House of Commons. Well, his had been a busy, useful life, and he had not had time to acquire the polish of the honourable gentleman on the other side, but the great want of Parliament was not speakers, but thorough men of business in the committee rooms, where, after all, the real busi- ness of the nation was transacted. And he was sure there was no one who knew Mr. Davies, who would not say that in the business of committees he was the man for the position. (Applause.) Then it had been said that Mr. Davies divided the Liberal interest, but they all knew the circumstances, how it was Sir Thomas Lloyd who left the party in such a position that Mr. Davies was compelled to step in or a Tory would have been returned. (Hear, hear, and ap- plause.) He had much pleasure and satisfaction in proposing Mr. Davies as their member. (Loud cheers.) Jenkin Thomas, Esq., briefly seconded the nomi- nation. J. Pugh Pryse, Esq., next rose to nominate Sir Thomas Lloyd. (Loud and prolonged cheering.) He was a man who had been connected with the county from his infancy, and had a large stake in the qpunty, so they had every guarantee that he would take as much care of their interests as of his own. (Applause.) It would never do for them to look for a stranger to represent them, and such Mr. Davies was, good and practical a man of business as every one knew him to be. (Applause.) Twelve months ago Mr. Davies was totally unknown to them, and he never would have come into the county had he not had his own interests to serve in making them a railway. (Cheers and laughter.) Twelve months ago Mr. Jones (who had just proposed Mr. Davies), and his party promised their support to Sir Thomas, and it was unfair and unjust in them now to desert him for a stranger. (Loud applause.) Some people affected to doubt the genuineness of Sir Thomas's politics, and a local paper uttered doubts on the sub- jects; but he (Mr. Pryse) would put it to them if they ever knew a Pryse go with a Tory. (Laughter and cries of no, no. He had promised Sir Thomas his support three years ago, and he never went from his promise, whatever Mr. Jones did. (Cheers.) Mr. Jones had said little about Mr. Davies's politics, but he (Mr. Pryse) had been informed that at a late election Mr. Davies had supported a Tory. If this was true, what could they say to a man who boasted he was 'blue every hair of him,' and did that. (Cheers ) The question for them was, should they be represented by a stranger or by a man of the county. He was glad to see so many of the fair sex present, and he hoped they would use their influence in favour of Sir Thomas, for he was sure if they took the matter in hand nothing could stand before them. (Loud cheers.) T. O. Morgan, Esq., ex-mayor of Aberystwith, had much pleasure in seconding the nomination made by Mr. Pugh Pryse, and remarked, that in canvassing the other side of the county with great success, he had met with many parties who unhesitatingly said they would consider it a disgrace to have an unedu- cated man, and one unable to speak properly, sent to the great senate of the land. (Cheers.) He only told them what had been told him, and he did think it required a man of education to make laws for the country. He sincerely regretted the division in the Liberal cause, but he repudiated the charge made against their side that it was caused by them (Ap- plause)—and he hoped they were not going to return a man who would be a bye-word in the senate. [Loud cheering.] No other candidate having been proposed- Mr. Davies rose and said :—That the most strange feature in the present contest was, that the county, which had for so long been in the hands of a Tory, should now be fought for only by two Liberals. That bothered old England, they may depend upon it. (Laughter.) He had felt rather tempted, when he listened to what had been said on the other side, to use some hard language, but for the sake of his opponent, and for the sake of the ladies present he would not do so. (Cheers.) He would not tell them that the end of the county they were then in was Sir Thomas's, but the other end, and the most in- fluential, was in his favour. (Laughter and cheers.) Perhaps they could not believe him, but Sir Thomas could tell the same. (Laughter.) He could say with a warm heart, that a month back he would have supported Sir Thomas with his whole heart—[Loud applause]-and then had asked Mr. Szlumper, their county surveyor, about him, and Szlumper said Sir Thomas is a thorough gentleman, but rather shy." [Laughter.] There was no harm in this, and he [Mr. Davies] said, "We'll carry him into parliament over the bodies of a dozen Tories." [Laughter and cheers ] And now they were fighting each other. He [Mr. Davies] was not an eloquent man, and if he was, being up all night working hard would not assist him but for all that, he thought the gentle- man [Mr. Morgan] who had just said he [Mr Davies] couldn't make a speech, need not have said it, for he was not so very fluent himself after all. [Laughter.] Mr. Davies then proceeded to state how it was that he first thought of coming forward himself. He had been fully prepared to support Sir Thomas, for his heart had warmed to him as a true Liberal; but one day in travelling with Mr. Szlumper they called at a house where they saw a newspaper, in which was a letter from Sir Thomas, stating that he was not going to come forward as a candidate, as he had promised Colonel Powell, the Tory member, not to disturb him. [Hear, hear.] That looked very like a trick on the part of the Tories, and the county was to be handed over to them by Sir Thomas, although it was Liberal from end to end. [Applause.] He then asked Mr. Szlumper to see Mr. Jones, who was a thorough Liberal, about it, to see if some sound Liberal could not be got to take Sir Thomas's place; and with that he went home. On the following Sunday there came a letter for him, which he saw by the direction was Mr. Szlumper's handwriting, but as he never opened his letters on a Sunday—[Cries of oh oh !] He did not exactly understand why two or three people said oh, oh.' He simply stated a fact, and he gave them his word for it, which he thought was enough. Well, when he opened the letter on Monday, he found that Mr. Jones had set to work, and that he had said he would get on his horse at once, and not get off until a Liberal was returned if it was necessary. [Cheers and laughter ] It was then he [Mr. Davies] thought of himself standing but as he had said elsewhere, and would say again, as there were so many ladies present, he had somebody else to consult—his wife. [Cheers and laughter.] She was a loving dear. [Roars of laughter.] And he said, Margaret, I've a good mind to offer myself for Cardiganshire, there's a good lot of old Methodists there, and they will stick to me like bricks. [Laughter.] She said, Well, I don't care about the money, but I shouldn't like you to lose.' [Renewed laughter.] So he went to work, and the only man to fight was the Tory, Col Powell, and he knew he could soon bolt him off- [laughter]—but after travelling the county he found there was another candidate in the field, Mr. Richards who was in the same strain as himself. [Cbeers ] He [Mr. Davies] then said, 'It won't do for two jolly fellows like us to fight one invalid, it isn't manly, one of us must retire.' So a oommittee was arranged, and he agreed to its decision, on the condition that Mr. Richards' supportersjwould pledge themselves to carry the matter through, for he knew it would take plenty of the sinews of war to do it. [Applause.] Just then Colonel Powell retired from the contest leaving the thing in the hands of him (Mr. Davies), and Mr. Richards retired in favour of Sir Thomas Davies Lloyd who, when Colonel Powell retired, came forward. Some people said he (Mr. Davies) ought to retire too, when Sir Thomas, who was under an old pledge to the Liberals, came forward (hear, hear)—but he did'nt think so, for if he had not come forward, Sir Thomas's pledge to the TorvwouM have kept the Liberals out, and as he (Mr. Davies, had broken the compact, he was determined to go on with it, and if he had to fight, fight like a man. (Ap- plause.) He was not a fightable man, although some of them said he squared his fists in the committee that met at Aberaerou; but all he did there was to tell them that he had an old engine that when seventy tons was put on, went majestic—(laughter) and he showed with his arms how it pulled, so they spread it about that he was fightable. (Roars of laughter.) When he and Sir Thomas were young men he was sure they would not think of sending dry letters to make love. (Laughter.) The girls would tear the letters in pieces and throw them to the winds in favour of the lover who threw his arms round their necks—(roars of laughter)—and Sir Thomas would find that by going to them he (Mr. Davies) had gained the affections of the people. (Applause) After some further observations the speaker sat down. Sir Thomas Lloyd then rose amidst enthusiastic cheering. After paying a compliment to the ladies present, for the interest they took in the election he said he wished to shew that he was not responsible for putting the county in turmoil. [Cheers ] For two or three years it had been matter of common talk, and the subject of paragraphs in all the papers that he was to come forward when Colonel Powell retired—[hear, hear]—and Col. Powell was returned under rather peculiar circumstances, for although he was brought forward by the Conservatives, he owed his return to the adhesion of a large section of the Liberal party. [Hear, hear.] Two years ago he [Sir Thomas] had consulted a portion of the Liberals of Aberystwith, and they were averse to his comirg forward to oppose Col. Powell, and when the dissolu- tion took place, he wrote to Col. Powell to ask what he meant to do, and the Colonel replied that his health was so much improved that he would come forward again. Then he [Sir Thomas] wrote to the papers to say he could not come forward; but he bad not lost a moment in doing so when he was released from his promise to Colonel Powell. [Applause.] Mr.Hare and Mr. Morris, two friendsof Mr.Richards. waited on him to say that Mr. Richards retired in his favour, merely asking one question, which was whe- ther he [Sir Thomas] would vote for the abolition of church-rates. [Cheers.] These gentlemen then started for Aberayron, where they met Mr. Davies. and that gentleman determined to stand- [Applause.] He wished to speak with every respect for Mr.Davies. for he had raised himself from a humble position to one of fortune and influence. [Applause.] It was greatly to his honour that he had done so. And he [Sir Thomas] quite believed that— Rank is but the guinea stamp Å man's a man for a' that." [Loud applause.] But he asked for himself, as a neighbour and a citizen, the support of the electors. [Cheers.] Mr. Davies, although a well-wisher and a benefactor to the county, was a stranger to them; and of course he expected, very properly and reasona- bly, a return for all the capital he laid out amongst them. [Hear, hear.] Suppose he [Sir Thomas] were to go to Montgomeryshire, and ask the support of Powis Castle, Lord Vane, and others, to represent them; and at the same time not be even a freeholder of the county, why he would very properly be bowed out. [Cheers and laughter.] It had been said he was a shy man, certainly he should not have had brass enough for that. [Laughter.] He wished to thank another section of the constituency for their support—he meant the Conservatives. They might have taken advantage of the split amongst the Li- berals, and put a man in; and he was surprised they did not; but when there was a split amongst the Tories, he, (Sir Thomas) would have been sorry to take a mean advantage of it. [Cheers and laughter.] He sincerely thanked the Tories, who now of two evils chose him the least. [Cheers and laughter.] Sir Thomas then proceeded to give an outline of his political creed he was in favour of an established church, but against church rates- he would advocate a gradual extension of the franchise, that would admit the intelligent artizan but guard against its being swamped by numbers and believed in the words of Gladstone that confidence tempered by prudence was the character of the liberal party." He was an admirer of Lord Falmerston, especially in his foreign policy and he concluded by paying a compliment to the formidable power of his oppo- v nent, Mr. Davies, by quoting Butler :— e "Ah woe is me, the perils that environ, I The man who meddles with cold iron. r (Laughter and loud applause.) I Mr. Mitchell (a supporter of Sir Thomas) wished 1 to ask the candidates a few questions. First of all he would ask Mr. Davies-" Would you support a r bill for the separation of Church and State ? c Mr. Davies—I never expect to see such a bill in s my time. (Laughter). Mr. Mitchell—But if such a bill were introduced into parliament, would you vote for it ? Mr. Davies—If such a bill was introduced, I would y vote for it. (Loud cheers). But one thing I'll tell you, I should not bring one forward. (Laughter). Mr. Mitchell then asked Sir Thomas if he would J support a Liberal government supposing Lord Pal- merston were to retire. Sir Thomas—I would support a moderate Liberal a government, but I will be candid, if Lord Derby brought in a good reform bill I would support it. (Cheers). I would stick to my own party, but I would never offer factious opposition to my oppo- nents. (Applause). Mr. Brigstock wished to have the opinions of the candidates as to the ballot. ( Sir Thomas—I am opposed to the ballot, for I ( think the franchise is a right held by one section on f the behalf of the non-electors as well as on their ( own and those who have no votes have a right to E know how the voters exercise their power. (Cheers). Besides, the ballot would be no protection. People t don't keep their politics secret. Indeed there are ( few secrets kept now-a-days. Men tell their wives, f and their wives are sure to tell their neighbours, and I so secrets go abroad. (Cheers and laughter). I Mr. Davies—I have always opposed the ballot, ( and I'll tell you why. Liberals only n the ballot to work in the dark when they fear that they may suffer for their opinions and I believe I the nation is too far advanced and enlightened in 1 this age for the need of the ballot. (Loud cheers). j But one thing I'll tell you, if this election goes against me, it will go far to make me an advocate ( ¡.oor the ballot. (Cries of Oh, Oh,' Hear, hear,' 1 and applause). 1 Rev. J. Emlyn Jones asked Sir Thomas Lloyd a 1 question about University Tests; to which Sir 1 Thomas replied that he was quite in favour of Dis- I senters having equal privileges at the Universities j with Churchmen, but not in giving them power over i institutions which had been created for the Church. A show of hands was then taken, which resulted ( in Sir Thomas's favour, and Mr. Jones demanded a poll on behalf of Mr. Davies. I The High Sheriff then announced that the poll I would take place on Tuesday, between the hours of eight and five, and he trusted that all the parties I engaged would' not use language more irritating 1 than they need do, so that after the election there 1 would be nothing to interfere with old friendships. c (Cheers.) Sir Thomas Lloyd then proposed, and Mr. DAvies seconded, a vote of thanks to the High Sheriff, and Major Lewes in acknowledging the compliment, said he was precluded by his position from takirtg part in the contest, so he might say of the candidates I "How happy should he be with either Were the other dear charmer away I" ] The parties then dispersed.

BOARD OF GUARDIANS, ABERYSTWITH. Monday July 17th, 1865. Guardians present: G. W. Parry, Esq chair- man, John Hughes, Esq., vice-chairman, Messrs. John Watkins, John Morgan, William Jones, John R. Richards, Lewis Morgan, Evan Herbert, Richard Morgan, and John Davies. Dr. James and Dr. Roberts, were also in attendance. The minutes of the previous meeting were read by Mr. Edward Williams, managing clerk of Mr. Hugh Hughes. Mary Jones, of Trefechan, aged 17 years, was allowed 8s. 6d., funeral expenses of her infant son. Mary Jones, aged 66 years, of Trefechan, a char- woman, applied for relief. Mr. Hughes objected. He said she had a soa at Liverpool very well off. Case deferred for a fortnight. David Jones, of Eagle Court, a shoemaker, who had been given 4s. by the Relieving Officer, applied. Dr. James said that the applicant was subject to ague. Allowed 2s. a week for a month. Elizabeth Price, an old washerwoman, residing in Eagle Court, being ill, allowed 2s. a week. John Jones, aged 78 years, a millwright, living at North Gate, having 2s. 6d. a week, applied for a continuance of the relief. Mr. Watkins remarked that he was objected to at the last meeting, because it was said he paid too high a rent. Relieving Officer said that applicant told him he would; leave his present abode as soon as he could find a new place. Relief to be continued for a month. David Owens, aged 65 years, who has a son a poor-rate collector, applied for relief. Mr. Hughes said that his wife was cook at the Lion. J^hn^lUySTaged 60, with wife 50. Relief taken off. Margaret Charles, who was in service, but only got her food there, allowed 13s. for clothes. Anne Rees, whose relief had been taken off, ap- plied to have it reallowed. Granted Is. a week. Jane Lewis, aged 62, whose relief had been taken off last meeting, made a similar application. Dr. James said she was not over healthy. Relief ordered to be continued. Jane Hughes, an inmate, applied to the Board for a shilling a week, and she would go out. Relieving Officer said that she was blind. Application refused. William Roberts, aged 48, applied to leave the house if he was granted 3s. to take him to Aber- dovey, where he could find work. The Chairman said the Board could not give him the money for that purpose and directed the master to tell him that the Board considered he had better remain in the house for some time longer until his strength was recruited; but that if he insisted on leaving, the Board would grant him 3s. Two inmates were given a day's leave of absence for Friday. Mary Jones, of Borth, aged 74 years, granted 6d. additional. Anne Phillips, of Taliesin, a widow, aged 60 years, applied for relief. Relieving Officer said that applicant had left the House, and nothing could induce her to return. Granted 3s. a week. Anne Davies, aged 30 years, a widow with four children, applied for relief. Relieving Officer explained that she had been a widow only nine days. Granted 4s. a week. Jane Owens granted Is. a week. Catherine Pugh, of Goginan, a widow with four children, applied for shoes for her children. The guardian of applicant's parish said they had not had a vestry since the last meeting, but he believed if the woman got the money she would spend it in drink. The Chairman explained that she should not have the handling of the money, as the shoes would be purchased by the Relieving Officer. Mr. Hughes thought 10s. ought to be given. Order made accordingly. John Headley, aged 35, with wife 31, and four children, applied for extra relief. Granted 6d. additional. The Chairman here read the following letter from Col. Pryse:- DEAR SIR, The bearer, David Davies, who lives at Penrhyncoch, states that he is nearly e.ghty years of age, and has been able to d\> nothing for two years, that he had the relief of two shillings a week for some time, but that it is now withdrawn. 1 am sure you will give his case a patieni'heaiing. Yours truly, E. L. PRYSS. July 7th, 1865. f, A guardian said that David Davies worked or his son. make en— The case was referred to guardian to Boar^ quiries against the next meeting °* Meantime Is. a week allowed. rs p.rantpj Richard Evans, of Borth, aged 72 years, granted 6s for a pair of shoes. extra expenses of his wife. Relief reduced to 2s.. Mary Jenkins, whFo ,hdad been In receipt of relief, Belief taken on. Belief taken off Mary Jones, whose husband had returned- f Anne Jones, aged 61, an imbecile, with three children, applied for two shirts Granted 5s. 6d. Mary Davies, widow rai;nf I,- io «<1.

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HANDEL FESTIVAL. This mighty gathering of musical celebrities, both professional and amateur, from all parts of England* to do honor to the greatest author of sacred music:, (the antograpbs copies of whose works arc carefully preserved at Buchingham Palace), has passed off successfully in an artistic sense; affording the greatest treat to upwards of sixty thousand of the upper and middle classes of society. The enthusiasm with which ladies and gentlemen amateurs have contributed their talent, at great loss of both time and money, towards forming this Festival, in record of the genius and to the immor- tal n enory of this great and good man, is suffi- ciently shown by the published list of the band and irhorus. The vocalists were even from a more extended rtdius—embracing 15 clergymen from different parts of England. When such reverential regard for Handel and his corks existed, it is no'matter for surprise that » «lan shall have been formed for celebrating, in 1784, the centenary of his birth by a public per- formance of some of his works on a scale of magni- ttide then unknown. And this scheme originated 'y three musical amateurs. As thp time approached when a century from the leath of Handel would elapse, attention was naturally lirected to the propriety of again celebrating his nemory in a manner not alone worthy of his fame? "lIt also befitting the advance of the musical art. No building in London being of sufficient magnitude to contain the orchestra desirable to assemble on such an occasion, the projectors considered that the central transcept of the Crystal Palace would be the most likely to answer the desired end. But doubts existing of its adaptability for musical purpose, it was determined to test its capabilities by a prelimi- nary festival. This important meeting entitled "The Great Handel Festival," was accordingly there held i" June, 1857, and was attended with the most gratify- ing results, proving that the Crystal Palace would suit after receiving such improvements as the experience of the festival had suggested, for boldidg the com- memoration of 1859. This commemoration festival was accordingly held on the 20th, 22nd, and 24th June 1859 the band augmented to 460, and the chorus to 2,700; and was remarkably successful, the three performances and a preliminary public rehearsal having attracted no fewer than 81,319 visitors. This success led to the determination to establish a Triennial Musical Festival in honor of Handel. The first of these was held at the Crystal Palace, on 23rd, 25th, and 27th June, 1862. The entire or- chestral arrangements were, as on the former occa- sion, undertaken by the Sacred Harmonic Society the members of the band and chorus further aug- mented, Mr. Costa being again conductor. The re- sults were such as to encourage perseverance.

I REVIEWS. BEBTOJT'S pOBMCATtONS POR JULY. t The extreme pressure upon our space, in eonse- quence of tbe e!"t'on busme88, this month, pre- cludes the possibility of our mentioning these estimable publications at length. Suffice it for the present to say that they uphold the high character, which their editors, through previous numbers, have long since earned for them. t. f

litrtftS. On the 15th instant, the wife of Thomas Bonsall, Esq., Glanrheidol, of a daughter. t On Sunday, the 16th instant, at Quebec Villa, Louisa Jane, wife of the Rev. John Pugh, Vicar, of Llanbadarn Fawr, of a daughter. On the 20th inst., the wife of the Rev. Griffith, Davies, of this town, of a son. marriage. On the 19th inst., at St. Paul's, Portland Square, London, by the Rev. A. Rogers, Mr. Rowland Evans, Aberystwith, to Lucy, third daughter of Mr. Thomas Powell Lansdowne, of Pembroke-street, Bristol.