The Aberystwith Observer

THE FUNERAL OF THE MARQUESS of LONDONDERRY. The town of Machynlleth, on Tuesday, presented -an appearance of solemnity and grief so general as is seldom witnessed. It was evident to any one enter- ing the town that genuine grief and sympathy were the predominating influences. We need scarcely say that the occasion was the funeral of the late much lamented, revered, and esteemed Marquess of Lon- donderry. The deceased nobleman's virtues were 'the only subjects which occupied the attention of all, and there was but one feeling pervading the mind of everyone, namely, that a true friend, who had en- deared himself to all classes, without respect to ■Creed, sect, or party had departed from among them. Business was entirely suspen- ded almost the whole day, every establishment being closely shuttered before one o'clock. Blinds were carefully drawn at all the houses in the town the entire day, and the usually quiet little town was Unusually quiet on this inauspicious occasion. The deep feeling of sorrow appeared to be contagious, and although the day was unexpectedly fine for the month of November, the sun shining in almost meridian Splendour, it did not produce that feeling of joy and gladness which under other circumstances it must iave done. No! the occasion was a solemn one it was, as Mr Richard Jones expressed it later in the day, one of the darkest days that had ever passed ever Machynlleth. Greater respect for the de- ceased, and larger and truer sympathy with the be- reaved widow and family could not possibly have been shown, even from the royal household down to the lowliest peasant. The kind, and the good, and the genial Marquess has indeed left behind him a name which could not be bought with his gold or his wver-a name which was the outcome of his thorough friendship with the respectable and honest poor as well as his courteous bearing to those who occupied high social positions. Incidents and anec- dotes, illustrating some good trait in his character, were told on Tuesday, all ending with the sad refrain that Machynlleth has indeed lost a true friend." Such a scene has probably never been before wit- nessed in this town as that enacted on Tuesday. The "town was visited by some of the most distinguished imen of the present day, including Lord Randolph 'Churchill, a nephew of the deceased Marquess, Lord Harlech, and Sir Watkin Williams Wynn. The latter gentleman attended at great inconvenience and no doubt considerable bodily pain to pay his last xespects to the memory of a dear old friend, as he liad to be wheeled from the railway station to the Has, and again from the Plas to the churchyard, where he met the procession. A new grave had been dug for the reception of the body of the deceased Mar- quess in the parish churchyard, the spot selected be- ing between two of his daughters who had alreadybeen interred there. It was a bricked grave, and was the centre of much interest from early morning, large cumbers of people visiting the place where the re- mains were to be laid. It was completely lined with moss, and then beautiful white chrysanthenuins, em- blematic of the purity of life of the decased, were placed as decorations on the sides and the base. The Marchioness gave directions that the grounds of the JPlas were to be thrown open to all, and therefore large numbers visited the spots which his lordship loved so well, and were thus able to fondly dwell on the scenes which must have been so familiar to the departed. The tenantry on the estate began to ar- rive in the town early in the morning, and ample re- freshment was provided for them at the Lion Hotel and also at the White Horse Hotel. Large numbers also arrived by train during the day, from Aberyst- wyth down, and again from Newtown and intermedi- ate stations. The Braichgoch and Llwyngwern quar- -ries, in both of which his lordship was interested, were closed, and the quarrymen poured into the town, so that altogether the influx of people was ex- ceeding large. But notwithstanding this vast con- course the town at no time assumed a holiday ap- pearance, but it rather presented a sub- dued and regretful aspect quite in accord with the grave circumstances under which they were met together. From the list of impor- tant personages detailed below it will readily be in- ferred that the Plas was full of guests, all of whom were friends of the Marquess in his lifetime. Letters and telegrams of condolence poured in from all quar- ters every day, and almost every hour, since his lord- ship's sudden and lamented demise, so that her lady- ship was assured-if assurance were necessary-that ,she and her family received the warmest sympathy of all classes during their sore bereavement. The wreaths sent were almost innumerable, and included very many more than the list we are enabled to enu- merate. Among them will be found one from the Prince and Princess of Wales, appended to which were the appreciative words, "As a token of sincere friendship from Albert Edward and Alexandria. Another from the Prince of Wales- "As a token of sincere esteem and regard from the Commodore of the R.Y.S. to the Vice-Commodore." And yet another from the Prince and Princess of Wales—"As a token of respect and regard to our kind and good friend Lord Londonderry, from Alexandria and Albert Edward." We also understand that Her Most Gracious Majesty the Queen sent a letter of condolence with the Marchioness in her bereavement during the week, and these expressions of sympathy coming from those who has felt the pangs of bereave- ment so bitterly as our Royal household, must be a source of solace to the family in the great hour of their need. Other equally kind expressions of sym- pathy were received in large numbers, and were couched in the most tender and appreciative terms. -Among the votes of condolence was one conveyed ty Bro. John C. Moor, of Sunderland, Prov. J.G.D. Province of Durham, Freemasons, of which the de- ceased was a distinguished member, and which read as follows To the most honorable the Marchioness of London- derry. We, the Seaham Harbour Local Board of Health, as representing the inhabitants of the town, re- spectfully tender to your ladyship our heartfelt condolence on the bereavement you have sus- tained by the death of your noble husband. This sad event must be regarded as a, national misfortune, for in him the country has lost a nobleman of ancient lineage and great personal worth,who adorned his elevated rank and worthily followed in the footsteps of illustrious ancestors. In the county of Durham, in which he occupied so distinguished a position and was so highly es- teemed, his loss will be deeply felt; but it is impossible to give adequate expression to the feeling of sorrow which this calamity has occa- sioned in Seaham Harbour, where his name is a household word, and where he is so much be- loved. The town has been the object of his constant care and solicitude, he has been a munificent supporter of all its institutions, and has greatly promoted the cause of religion and education amongst us, in which good work he has ever had the valuable aid and counsel of your ladyship. His piety, his works of charity and benevolence, his goodness and his kindness of heart, has greatly endeared him to the inhabitants of this town, and they now deplore the loss of a kind and generous patron and of a great man, who has conscientiously and ably performed the onerous and responsible duties of an exalted position, and who will be held in loving memory in the town of Seaham Harbour. It is our earnest prayer that the divine blessing may rest on your ladyship and on your amiable family, and that you and they in this hour of severe trial and affliction may derive some com- fort and consolation in the deep sympathy which is universally held for you by the inhabitants of the town in which in life your late lamented husband took so deep an interest, and which he loved so well. Given under the seal of the Board this 8th day of November, 1884. JOHN W. EMINSON, chairman. The Welsh Calvinistic Methodist church at Xachynlleth also desired to show its appreciation of the deceased nobleman, and also its sympathy with the bereaved family, which they expressed in the following very appropriate resolution, the prayer of which will be heartily iterated by everyone who reads it:— The church at Maengwyn chapel passed a unani- mous vote of sympathy and condolence last Wednes- day evening with your ladyship in the severe bereave- ment which you have been called to endure by the sudden removal through death of his lordship the Marquess of Londonderry. It is their hope and prayer that you may receive the consolation of the Scriptures in this affliction, and that it might be llessed by the divine spirit to bring forth the peace- able fruits of righteousness.—Signed, on behalf of the church, Jony HUGHES minister. Such expressions as these will be deeply felt by her ladyship and family, and we have no doubt will do SWeh to sustain them in their heavy affliction. funeral was announced to take place at 2.30 p .m., ftnd by that hour all the arrangements were perfectly ■complete. The entire work of carrying out these arrangements was left to the respected agent of the ^estate, Mr Richard Gillart, and he was greatly assis- ted by his three sons-David, Richard, and Edmund Gillart. The tenants and others were drawn up in line on the drive leading to the front of the mansion to await the Qoaramcemeat of the service. The body, which was enclosed in a, leaden coffin, the outer covering being of solid oak, which was highly polished, with silver furniture and fittings, was brought out and laid on a bier, when the Rev Archdeacon Grif- fiths commenced the solemn service for the dead in accordance with the ritual of the Established Church. Around the bier was gathered the sons, relations, and a large number of the deceased's most intimate friends. The plate on the coffin bore the inscription- GGORGE HENRY ROBERT CHARLES WILLIAM VANE TEMPEST, Fifth Marquess of Londonderry, K.P., &c., &c., &c. Born April 26th, 1820. Died November 5th, 1884. I This portion of the service being over, the funeral cortege moved away in the direction of the gate lead- ing into Maengwyn-street OFFICATING CLERGY. Rev Canon Griffiths, B.D., rector of the parish; Rev J. J. G. Nash, M.A., vicar of Christ's Church, Woburn Square, chaplain to the late Marquess; Rev H. A. V. Boddy, M.A., vicar of Grindon, and chaplain to the late Marquess and the Rev R. L. Protheroe, B.A., curate of Machynlleth. CLERGY AND MINISTERS. Rev Canon Scott, New Seaham; Rev J. Colling, Seaham Harbour; Rev J. J. Brown, Silksworth Rev James Gillart, B.A., Menai Bridge; Rev Morgan Jones, Llandinam Rev C. P. Pryce, representing Rev. Cannon Williams, Llanidloes; Rev. R. J. Edwards, Corris Rev. E. T. Davies, vicar of Aber- dovey; Rev. Charles Pryce, Pennal; Rev. W. Dry, Pennal; Rev. John Williams, rector of Penegoes; Rev. R. Jones, Darowen Rev. Josiah Jones, Mach- ynlleth Rev. D. Roberts, Berriew Rev. H. Hughes Wesleyan Minster, Machynlleth; Rev D. Edwards, Rhiwlas Machynlleth Rev W. Jenkins, Dylife; Rev. J. Jenkins, Llanbrynmair; Rev W. J. Wooding, Eg- lywysfach; Rev Thomas Thomas, Mallwyd; Rev. M. Wheldon Jones, Trefeglwys; Rev. R. Owen, Uwchygarreg; Rev. D Jones, Aberdovey Rev. J. Edwards, Vicarage, Corris; Rev. D avid Herbert, Towyn Rev. R. A. Williams, Abergynolwyn Rev. Revs. J. Hughes, J. Jones, and David Williams, Machynlleth Rev. David Roberts, Cemmaes Rev. David Parry, Llanwnog; Rev. D. Silvan Evans, Llanwrin; Rev. J. W. Kirkham Rev. Thomas Edwards, Abergynolwyn and Rev. Roberts, Cem- maes. CHURCHWARDENS: Mr S. Phelps and Mr H: Lloyd Jones, Dr Thomas Davies, Mr David Howell, solicitor, and Mr Richard Gillart, agent. GENTLEMEN OF THE NEIGHBOURHOOD. Messrs D. Evans, solicitor, D. Gillart, R. Gillart, jun., and E. Gillart, solicitor, Capt Williams, Van Mines, Messrs Edward Williams, Braichgoch Quarry, D. LI. Jones, Llwyngwern Quarry, and D. P. Jones, Van Mines; J. H. Jones, Aberdovey E. Davies, Dol- caradog; Richard Woosnam, Llanidloes; Edward Morgan, Machynlleth J. W. Griffiths, Machynlleth; — Roberts, Cemmaes Rectory C. J. Gwynne, Corris Rectory; J. E. Thomas, Corris Rectory; W. A. Edwards, Corris Rectory; Thomas Norton, Stockton- on-Tees Major Best, chief constable of Merioneth- shire Messrs Pryce Owen, Glanavon; Charles Wil- liams, Hengwm George Thomas, ex-mayor of Llan- idloes; Nisbett Thruston, Penmaen Dovey Capt. Thruston, 14th Regiment Edmund Thruston, Pen- nal Tower; W. T. Phillips, Maengwyn Cottage, Machynlleth Herbert Morris, Machynlleth; Lewis, Norton House, Machynlleth P. Jenkins, Machyn- lleth; W. R. Davies, solicitor, Dolgelley R. W. Hughes, Dolgelley J. Lloyd, Machynlleth K. W. Roberts, Barhedyn Samuel Pryse, Llanbrynmair; -John J. Jones, Machynlleth John Meredith, Panty- neuadd R. C. Davies, Braicheithal John Bennett, Machynlleth David Owen, Cwmcadiau Morgan Edwards, Bryndu William Williams, Corris Rees Jones, Corris Lewis Lewis, Cefnrhosen Lewis P. Davies, Pwlluwch David Evans, Llyfnant House, Machynlleth B. Roberts, Towyn Evan Williams, Machynlleth; David Evans, Gwerniago Evan Evans, Morben-issa; Richard Williams, Bronygog, Corris Evan Williams, Brynavon, Corris; David Charles, Machyrllcth William Jones, Cefngwyn C. R. Kenyon Captain Bonsall Messrs T. W. Bonsall; Charles Jeffreys, Glandovey David Jones, Aberllefenny Office; Capt. Richards, Morben Messrs David Davies, draper, Machynlleth H. M. Jones, Maesgwyn David Rowlands, Pennal; Ed. Rowlands, Pennal; T H. Evans, Maengwyn-street; Thomas Thomas, The Workhouse, Machynlleth H. Pryce, Towyn N. B. Owen, Llawr, Penegoes Jno. Owen, do Dr Mathias Lloyd William Lloyd, N.P. Bank John Rowlands, solicitor Edward Roberts, Bowling Green Rees Rees, Maengwyn Thomas Stephens, Poplar-terrace Thomas Davies, Braich- coch, Corris John Jenkins, Hengwm Hugh Davies, shoemaker, Machynlleth Griffith Owen, Ceniarth Morgan Roberts, Brynmelin; Lewis Owen, Dol- garadog David Lewis, Pandy, Penegoes Rowland Williams, Penrhosfach; David Evans, Abercarrog; J. Micah, Garth; Owen Daniel, auctioneer, Towyn; Edward Morgan, Tynmelyn; Edward Jones, Maen- gwyn-street Richard Morgan, Machynlleth John Griffiths, Bryntudor; Nicholas Evans, Machynlleth David Jones, Maengwyn-street; Evan Davies, carrier; David Thomas, Machynlleth; Thomas Thomas and D. Owen (Messrs Howell and Evans); J. E. Breese, grocer, &c., &c. TENANTS. Parish of Machynlleth.-Messrs Thomas Brees, grocer, Maengwyn-street; Charles Bowen, London- derry-terrace; Richard Bowen, Londonderry-terrace; J. Davies, Pentrerhedyn-street; R. Davies (organist), Maensrwyn-street; Evan Evans, Caergybi; John Evans, Garth; Richard Ellis, grocer, Pentrerhedyn- street David Edwards, blacksmith, do; Hugh Evans, Garshwm Richard Evans, china warehouse, Maen- gwyn-street; John Edwards, jun., Pentrerhedyn- street; Edward Griffiths, do; Edward Humphreys, do; John Hughes, Doll; David Humphreys, Plas Villa; John Humphreys, mason, Pentrerhedyn-street; E. Jones, Brynglas; Evan Jones, Penrhiw; Evan Jones, Poplar-terrace; H. Jones, Maengwyn-street; D. Jones, do; John Jones, Glanmerin; Isaac Jones, Pentrerhedyn-street; A. Jones, Londonderry House; John Jones, Stedfair House; John Jones, Maengwyn- street; Hugh Lewis, Garth J. Morgan, Rhiwlwyfen; W. P. Micah, Pantglas; Evan Morgan, Pentre- rhedyn-street L. Morgan, do; John Morris, London- derry-terrace L. Morgan, Maengwyn-street; V. Owen, Maengwyn-stroet; E. Parry, Gellylydan; J. Parry, Caerbobrain; G. Parsons, Pentrerhedyn- street; O. Parry, Penrallt-street; R. Rees, Maen- gwyn-street H. Richards, Bwlchyrcellyn J. Row- lands, Hafodygarreg Thomas Thomas, Glandulas John Thomas, chemist; E. Williams, Pentrerhedyn- street; T. Williams, do E. Whittaker, do David Williams, Maengwyn-street. Parish of Penegoes.-Messrs G. Breese, Felin- gerrig; E. Hughes, do.; T. Jones, Maengwyn-street; R. Jones, Tynewydd W. Jones, Felingerrig J. Lewis, Dolguog; J. Rowlands, Felingerrig. Parish of Cemmaes.—Messrs J. Davies, Peny- gyrne; L. Evans, Cwmllune J. Ffoulkes, do; David Humphreys, do.; and Hugh Williams, Doltwymyn. Parish of Llanwrin.—Messrs D. Ll. Jones, Llwyn- gwern Quarry; L. Lewis, Hendreseirion; H. Lewis, Bryncaemeilir; J. Meredith, Glandulas W. Owen, Aberffrydlan; O. G .Owen, do.; W. Parry, Glanfechan; David Rowlands, Henddol. Parish of Darotoen.—Messrs John Davies, Bryn- chygo; R. Edwards, Abergwyddol; E. Evans, Bryn- caerseddfan; R. Evans, Maesperthi E. Hughes, Rhosdyrnog; R. Jones, Wenallt; L. Jones, Talywern Mill; R. Jones, Tyntwel R. Lloyd, Talywern M. Morris, Penbryn; W. Morris, Brynbrain D. Owen, Glandovey; E. Pughe, Maesteran J. Roberts, Fron- wen E. Rees, Penrallt H. Thomas, Wenalltfach and R. Williams, Pwllglas. Parish of Llanidloes.-Messrs S. Breese, Garth; L. Brown, Foelfechan; J. Davies, Cwm; D. P. Jones, Manledd; Daniel Jarman, Caelago; R. Jones, Lluest- wen; T. Jarman, Tynywern: D. Jones, Groes-isaf; R. Jervis, Groes-uchaf R. Jones, Manledd-uchaf; Dl. Jones, New House; R. Jones, Pwllyrebol; D. Lewis, Penybank; D. Mills, Bryngeifr Giles Mills, sen., Fan Farm; G. Mills, jun., Llwyncrwn; T. Owen, Penisa Manlledd; D. Tilsley, Cwmdylluan and W. Vaughan, Penybank. Pa ish of Pennal.-Messrs W. Davies, Dovey Bridge; J. Dakin, Pantyperthog; H.Edwards, Mardi- lyn; J. Evans, Abergarfan; W. Hughes,Pantyperthog; W. Jones, Ffrydd; R. T. Jones, Bronraur T. Jones, Dovey Bridge; R. Jones, Pennal. E. Lewis, Gellygen- fawr; H. Lloyd, Penpiner; W. Lewis, Dolwrach E. Lewis, Dovey Bridge; T. Lewis, Pennal; R. Lewis, do.; M. Morgan, Melinyffrydd; J. Meredith, Penbryn; T. Morgan, Pandy, Pantyperthog D. Meredith, Dovey Bridge; E. Owen, Pennal; R. Owen, do. D. Pughe, Gellygen-fach; J. Pughe, Dolgelynen T. Pughe, Pantyperthog Mill; L. Thomas, Dolwrach; J. Thomas, Dovey Bridge J. Williams, Dolwrach. Farish of Talyllyn.—Messrs E. Davies, Corris G. Edwards, do.; R. Edwards, do. E. Jones, do. W. Lloyd, Brynllwyd; W. Lewis, Braichgoch W. Owen, do., jun.; Isaac Ridge, Brynllwyd Cottage; E. Row- land, Corris; E. Williams, Frongoch. P rrish oj Towyn.—Messrs David Davies, Plas Edwards R. Edwards, Nantygwenlli; D. Jones, Brachiercaeau: H. Jones, Caeceinach B. Richards, Towyn; and H. Williams, Plas Edwards. EMPLOYES: Messrs James Scott, bailiff; W. Landon, don, head gardener; Thomas Jarman, head keeper John Price, woodward J. Pughe, huntsman; J. Williams, carpenter; W. Salway, H. Allen, G. Williams, H. Evans, R. Pierce, John Holt, J. Evans, T. Jones, E. Jones, R. Arnold, E. Jones, R. Morris, D. Owen, Einion Thomas, Hugh Owen, H. Williams, .1 J. Jones, D. JOJ ¡.,nis, John Humphrey, John Thomas, Isaac Jones, William Pughe, and Hugh Thomas. Bearers. Bearers to Believe. I BODY. -1 Bearers. Bearers to Relieve. BEARERS: John Edwards, jun.; Thomas Thomas Glandulas; John Davies, Brynclygo; John Lewis, Dolygnog Farm; E, Jones, Brynglas; W. P. Micah, Pantyglas; H. Williams, Doltwrymyn R. Williams, Pwllglas D. Humphreys, Plas Villa; H. Lewis, Bryncae-meilir; H. Evans, wheelwright H. Jones, flour merchant; W. Jones Ffrydd; David Edwards, blacksmith E. Hughes, Rhosdyrnog;R. Jones, Wenallt; H. Jones, Caeceinach; E. Pughe, Maestuam W. Parry, Glan- bechan; R. Lloyd, Talywem; M. Morgan, Meliny- ffrydd; D. Lewis, Braichgoch W. Owen, Braichwen George Parsons, John Jones, Abergarfan; David Jones, Braichau cena; R. Lloyd, Talywern; R. Jones, Tanypwll; R. Jones, carpenter, O. Parry, Penralli- street; J. Rowands, Hafodygarreg; G. Mills, jun. Llyn-crwn D. Tlisley, Cwmdylluan D. Lewis, Pen- bank; W. Vaughan, Penybank; D. Jarman, Caelago; J. Humphreys, mason L. Jones, Talwern Mill; and E. Rees, Penrallt. CHIEF MOURNERS Viscount Castlereagh,M. P.; Lord Henry Vane Tem- pest, Lord Herbert Vane Tempest, Lord Ernest Vane Tempest, Mr Adolphus Vane Tempest, Lord Randolph Churchill, M.P.; Earl of Portarlington, K.P.; Rev. F. H. Law, Sir David Wood, G.C.B.; Captain Stephenson, C.B,, representing H.R.H. the Prince of Wales; Sir C. Alexander Wood; Major Emin- son, Mr J. Brownlow, Mount Stewart, Mr N. Apperley Mr M. F. Wilson, Garvon Tower Mr Corbett; Mr Wareham; Mr S. Ditchfield, Mr R. Brydon, and Mr G. Young. AGENTS. DISTINGUISHED VISITORS. Lord Harlech, Viscount Vaughan, Sir W. W. Wynn, Bart., M.P., Mr C. W. W. Wynn, Mr H. Lloyd Watkin Williams Wynn, Hon. Hanbury- Tracy, M.P., Hon. C. H. Wynn, Rug Capt Price, Lord Lieutenant of Merionethshire; Colonel Morris, Llwynywern Major Rivers Bulkley Mr W. R. M. Wynne, Peniarth; Mr Vaughan Davies, Tany- bwlch Mr O. S. Wynne, Ruabon; Colonel Allison, representing 4th battalion Durham Light Infantry, of which the late Marquess was honorary colonel; Major McKenzie, representing officers of 2nd Durham volunteer corps Mr Moor, representing marine body of Durham; Bro. John C. Moor (Sunderland) Prov. J.G.D., Province of Durham Freemasons. OFFICERS OF YACHT AND HOUSEHOLD SERVANTS. Capt Berry, Mr May, chief engineer, Mr Ethridge, cook, and Mr Bailley, steward, officers of R. Y. S. Cornelia. DIRECTORS OF THE CAMBRIAN RAILWAYS. MACHYNLLETH FIRST FRIENDLY SOCIETY. MACHYNLLETH BENEFIT SOCIETY. ODD-FELLOWS. DRUIDS. SCHOOL CHILDREN. The procession was marshalled by Mr Joseph Evans, J.P., Fronygog, Mr R. Jones, J.P., Maen- gwyn, Mr D. Gillart, Llynlleodd, Mr R. Gillart, jun., do., Mr Edward Rees, and others. This was the order of the procession, and it will at once be inferred that it was a very lengthy one. Maengwyn-street was lined with spectators, and the whole proceedings were most affecting. The bell at the church tolled out its doleful message at intervals, and the procession wended its way slowly amid every mark of respect. It was one of the most largely- attended interments we have ever seen in the Prin- cipality. By a pre-arrangement no ladies were admitted into the body of the church, and notwith- standing this, the edifice, which is a very spacious one, proved far too small to accommodate the vast concourse of people and children who attended. On the procession reaching the church door, Mr Rolando Davies, the respected organist, commenced to play Beethoven's Funeral March, which he continued while the clergy took their seats behind the altar rails. Each of the deceased's sons, his brother, Lord Randolph Churchill, and others carried beauti- ful wreaths in the procession, and we also observed that many ladies had provided themselves with these beautiful emblems of respect. The Rev. Canon Griffiths took up the service, and gave out the hymn, Oh. what the joy and the glory must be Those endless Sabbaths the blessed ones see; Crown for the valiant, to weary ones rest; God shall be all and in all ever blest. The choir and congregation joined very heartily in the singing of this beautiful hymn. The Rev.- Protheroe then read the 39th Psalm, andthe jRev. Mr Nash read the lesson. Another hymn, Christ will gather in His own To the place where He is gone, Where their hearts and treasure lie, Where our life is hid on high, was sung, and the Rev. Mr. Body, the late Mar- quess's chaplain at Wynyard Park, read the service which is usually read at the grave. As the procession was leaving the church, Mr Davies played the Dead March in Saul. The concourse of people outside the churchyard was immense, the slope near the Vane school andalmhouses, from whence an admirable view of the whole proceedings could be obtained, being crowded, as well as the whole of the roadway. The Rev Canon Griffiths again officiated, and when he came to the words, "earth to earth, dust to dust, and ashes to ashes," delivered in a most impressive manner, the emotional feelings of all within hearing were deeply stirred. It was here that the magnifi- cent beauty of the wreaths and crosses sent to adorn the coffin could be seen to advantage. For the most part they were composed of spotless lilies, white chrysanthemums, maidenhair fern, and other beauti- ful ferns, evergreen, &c. The concluding hymn at the grave was 0 fryniau Caersalem ceir gweled Holl daith yranialwch i gyd," and this was sung with much solemnity and deep feeling. The relatives and friends then took a last loving look, and placed the beautiful wreaths and crosses over the coffin, after which the proceedings terminated. It was late in the afternoon before all who desired to do so could take a farewell view of the coffin and grave, and before the earth covered over the mortal remains of one who so well deserved the good opinion of his fellowmen. The following were among those who sent handsome WREATHS. H.R.H. the Prince of Wales, H.R.H. the Princess of Wales, H.R.H. Princess Frederica, Captain F. H. Stephenson,R.N., C.B., equerry to H.R.H. Prince of Wales, Lady Londonderry, Lady Aline Vane Tem- pest, Lord and Lady Castlereagh, the Duchess of Marlborough, the Hon. Miss Vane Tempest, the Hon. Chas. Vane Tempest, Lord Henry Vane Tempest, Lord Herbert Vane Tempest, Lord Ernest Vane Tempest, the Earl of Portarlington, Rev F. H. Law, Mr Adolphus Vane Tempest, the Earl and Countess of Zetland, Viscountess Combermere, Lord and Lady Vaughan, Lady Fanny Majoribanks, Lord and Lady Wimborne, Sir George and Lady Julia Wombwell, Lady Harlech, the Hon. Miss Ormesby Gore, Sir Thomas and Lady Brassey, Sir Watkin Wil- liams Wynn, M.P., Colonel and Mrs Winsfield, Mr H. J. Trotter, Miss Eva Eyre, Mrs Bulkeley and daughter, Miss Rose, and Miss Henrietta Han- bury. Tracy, the Officers of Seaham Artillery Volun- teer Brigade, Mr & Mrs James Brownlow, Mr Claud and Mr Charles Brownlow, Miss Rainey and the Misses Brownlow, the Rev Mr and Mrs Wilson, Long Newton, Major Corbet Winder, Vaynor Park, the Rev Mr and Mrs Brown, Silksworth, Major and Mrs Emmison, Mr and Mrs Peyton, Mrs Apperley and family, Ventnor, Mr and Mrs Newton Apperley, the Freemasons of the Province of Durham, Mr and Mrs Gillart, Mr and Mrs Jos. Evans, Mrs J. O. Jones, Aberystwyth, Mr and Mrs Jones Williams, Gelliwig, Pwllheli, Mrs Dr Davies, Mr and Mrs D. Howell, Miss Jones, Glascoed, Miss Hughes, Plas Cottage, Mrs Port, Londonderry House, Rev Canon Griffiths, Mrs and Miss Griffiths, The Rectory, Mrs Edwards, Rhiwlas, Miss Darlington, Newlands, Mrs Hughes Jones, Aberdovey, Mrs C. Jones, Corwen Shop, Rev H. A. V. Boddy, Mrs Boddy, the Rev and Mrs Wooding, Eglwysfach, Georgina Jeffreys, Rev T. & M. Thomas, Mallwyd, Mr Price Jones, Dolerw, Newtown, Mrs Evans, Llanllechid Rectory, Mar- garet Brook. The coffin was made by Messrs Edward Edwards and John Davies, Machynlleth, and the undertakers were Messrs John Thomas and Mr Abraham Jones, of Machynlleth. VOTES OF CONDOLENCE. The Conservative Association at Welshpool met Lord Randolph Churchill at the station on Monday evening, and presented him with a vote of sympathy with the Marchioness, also with Lord and Lady Castlereagh, and with his lordship owing to the sad event. Lord Randolph briefly thanked them for their kind expression of feeling. Immediately after the funeral, on Wednesday, a hastily but well-attended meei.^ig of the inhabitants of Machynlleth was held at tlu Town Hall for the purpose of passing a vote of condolence with the Marchioness. Mr David Howell, solicitor, was voted to the chair, and he said that were assembled for the purpose of conveying to the noble family at the Plas an expression of sympathy with them in their great sorrow, and message of condolence would be proposed for their adoption. He then read the following resolu- tion We, the inhabitants of Machynlleth, desire to ap- proach your ladyship and your beloved children with expressions otour profoundest and warmest sympathy under your present great and crushing bereavement. We believe we are only giving utterance to the simple truth when we say there is not a heart amongst rich or poor in this town and neighbourhood but that deeply shares your ladship's sorrow, and regard ithe sudden removal of your loved husband from our midst as a personal as well as a public irreparable loss. His lordship was held by all classes in the highest esteem, and his noble qualities of heart and life commanded the unreserved confidence and ad- miration of all. It is our earnest prayer and trust that He who alone can bind up the broken heart and pour the balm of his great love, may pour upon you and yours the choicest gifts of His mercy, and abun- dantly bless, and comfort, and support, and strengthen you in this hour of greatest need. Signed on behalf of the meeting, D. HOWELL, Chairman. Mr Sackville Phelps, who spoke under great feel- ing, in proposing its adoption, said that his feelings would not allow him to make a speech. It was only since he had left home that he had been asked to move its adoption, and therefore he had not had time to collect his thoughts or control his feelings. He was quite sure that they all felt as he did that this was one of the darkest days which had ever clouded Machynlleth. He then referred to the loss which the town had sustained, and pointed out how much more crushing must be the blow to her to whom they wished to convey their sympathy. Mr Richard Jones seconded the adoption, and it was agreed to.

CARDIGAN. HIRING FAIR.—The annual hirine fair was held here on Monday, the 10th inst., and was attended by a large concourse of people. The weather, although rather threatening in appearance, held from rain, enabling our country friends to enjoy themselves. Everything passed off in a most satisfactory and cr- derly manner. LITERARY SOCIETY.-The weekly meeting of this society was held at the council chamber on Tuesday evening, the Rev W. Cynog Davies, vice-president, in the chair. Mr L. J. Truscott, the secretary, having read the minutes of the previous meeting, the subject for discussion, viz., Tobacco," was commenced. Mr Sharpe read a paper advocating the use, and Mr E. Ceredig Evans opposed. Mr D. li. James, Capt Gillespre, Messrs O. Beynon Evans, Breese, Rev W. C. Davies, and Rev T. Williams joined in the discus- sion. On the question being put to the meeting there was a majority of one against the use of tobacco. It was resolved that there should be a literary and musical entertainment next Tuesday evening at 8.15. Persons desirous of becoming members are invited to attend.

LLANTRISANT. A harvest home thanksgiving service was held at the above church on Friday evening, the 7th inst" At 6.30 the service was monotoned by the Rev E- Williams, vicar of Eglwys Newydd, and, in the ab- sence of the clergy who were expected to occupy the pnlpit on the occasion, the sermon was preached by the Vicar to a large and attentive congregation. The church had been artistically and beantifnlly decora- ted for the celebration with fruit, flowers, and corn by the Misses Evans, New Row, assisted by Miss Mitchell, Cwmnewidion-ucha, and Miss Mary Jane, Capel Cerrig-yr-wyn. Miss Evans, New Row, ably presided at the harmonium. The thank offerings of the congregation were received at the end of the ser- vice in aid of the Society for Promoting Christian Knowledge. Mr John Waddingham, Hafod, supplied last week a long felt want in presenting the church- warden, Mr William Evans, New Row, with a bell for the use of the above chnrch. For this unexpected and valued present the congregation worshipping at Llantrisant beg te tender him their heart felt thanks. The bell, which has a rich tone, was rung for the first time last Friday night week to call the inhabitants together to thankfully acknowledge "the Auther of every good gift" for crowning the year with plenteo.usness." We are also vprl grateful to Mrs J. Waddingham, Hafod, who some time ago presented us with a beautifully carved "alms dish," ant we are informed upon unquestionable authority Lhat this is not the last gift we may expect to receive from the generous lady of Hafod in order to thoroughly com- plete the furniture of the chnrch.-Cor.

ABERDOVEY. The Natioral School Committee have appointed Mr Henry Jones, now of Llanbedrog, but a native of this town, to succeed the late Mr J. Conway Thomas as head master of the school.

LLANGELER. BRAVERY REWARDED.—At a meeting of the Royal Humane Society, held in their offices in Trafalgar. square, London, on the 24th of October last, it was unanimously agreed that Mr David Jones, Guelan. felen, Llangeler, was entitled to the society's honor. ary testimonial on vellum for his gallant conduct in rescuing Mr John Evans from drowning in the river Teify, at Llangeler, on the 11th of August last. The testimonial was sent to Mr J. Pughe Davies, Capel Mair, for presentation. Last Tuesday afternoon at a public meeting in the Capel Mair National school- room, an appropriate address was delivered by the respected vicar of the parish, who briefly reiterated the facts of the case, and then called upon Mr J. Pughe Davies to make the presentation. HARVEST THANKSGIVING SEItVICES. The an. nual services were held here on Tuesday, when able and impressive discourses appropriate to the occa- sion were delivered at Capel Mair by the Rev Mr Williams, enrate of Llandyssul, and in the parish ehurah by the Revs Mr Griffiths, vicar cf Moelgrove, and Mr Williams, curate of Llandyssul. The Revs Mr Jones, vicar of LlaDfihangel-ar-Arth, and Mr Williams, vicar of the parish, read the services. The congregations were large and attentive. Collections were made towards defraying church expenses at each service.

LLANARTH. SCHOLASTIC.—Mr Evan Thomas, medical student at Edinburgh University, has sucoesafally passed his first professional M.B. examination. Mr Thomas went straight from the Llanarth Board School to the above university,tand distinguished himself in many subjects. At the last examination for admission to training colleges, Mr Rees Davies obtained the seventh place, first class, and Mr Daniel Jones the 12th place, first class, at Bangor College. Both were pupil teachers at the Llanarth Board School, and had been taught by Mr J. E. Rees, C.M.

MACHYNLLETH. CHOIR FESTIVAL.—The Independents of the dis. trict held their annual festival at Graig chapel on Monday, November 3rd. Tanymarian was the con. ductor, and the Rev R. O. Evans, Samah, was chair- man. Miss Jones, of Machynlleth, ably presided at the harmonium. The songs chosen for the occasion were mostly from Tanymarian's latest collection. The anthems, God is a refuge" (Mills), and Be- hold the Lamb of God" (Haudel), were also sung. It was deoided to hold the next meeting in the same place, some time in November, under the same conductor. The medical profession are now ordering Cadbury's Cocoa Essence in thousands of cases, because it contains more nutritious and flesh-forming elements than any other beverage, and is preferable to the thick starchy cocoa ordinarily sold. When you ask for Cadbury's Cocoa Essence be sure that you get it, as shopkeepers often push imitations for the sake of extra profits Makers to the Queen. Paris Dtpot, 90, Fau- bourg St Honore.

DUNVILLE'S OLD IRISH WHISKY is recommended by the medical profession in preference to French Br.indy. They hold the largest stock of Whisky in the world. Supplied in casks and case; for home use and exportation. Quotations on application to DUUVILLB & Co., Limited, Royal Irish Distilleries, Belfast.

ABERYSTWYTH COUNTY COURT. Thursday. Before Mr Gwilym Williams, judge. Davies v. Harries.—The plaintiff in this case is a mining engineer, and the defendant a medical gentle- man residing in this town. The plaintiff claimed < £ 9 10s for professional services rendered. Mr J. T. Jenkins appeared for defendant, and the plaintiff conducted his own case. It was heard at the last court, when the jury failed to agree. The Judge said there was no question the plaintiff did certain work, that he went down to the Foundry and superintended the making of a model, but he must prove that a contract had been entered into between him and defendant. Plaintiff said that at the last court the defendant denied that he had called upon him and requested him to come to his house at Marine-terrace. He con- tended that defendant was driving in a trap with Mr Needham, when he said "By God, this is the very man we want." In consequence of a conversation he met Dr Harries, Mr J. E. Thomas, and Mr Needham at defendant's house, and when witness went in, de- fendantsaid, "He (Mr Needham) had had gravitation under examination, and found him very much want- ing. The truth is that he knows nothing about engineering, and it is a shame that he should call himself an engineer." There was a plan, not pre- pared by Thomas, but it was defective and laid aside. It was agreed between himself, Messrs Need- ham and Harries, that he was to get the plans and model made, and was to have .£10 for the work whether the plan succeeded or not. He further gave evidence of the success of the model, and he now understood that X100 was paid by the Millowners Association towards getting up the model. He also repeated his evidence as to his visit to the Van Mine and the Clay Cross Colliery in consequence of some opposition raised by them. When plaintiff saw that the plan had succeeded, he applied for payment. In cross-examination, he said that he did not sue Needham because he did not know where he lived. Thomas did not ask him to go to defendant's house, and did not eave with him. Mr Thomas did the orna- mental portion of the plans, and he did the work. Thomas Williams, Rheidol Foundry, said he made the model from plans prepared by Davies. At the request of plaintiff he saw defendant in reference to the work, and he said, I will see Davies about it." Afterwards Dr Harries, in an excited manner, came to witness, flourishing a bill, and said "See what this The Judge: Never mind, we will fill in the blanks (laughter). Witness, continuing, said the bill included a charge for making the model, which was a question between him and defendant, and it was afterwards excluded, Mr Henry Owen, Pier Hotel, deposed that defen- dant and another gentleman stopped at plaintiff's house in a small trap drawn by one horse. This was the plaintiff's case. Dr Harries, the defendant, was called, and gave a history of his scheme for the prevention of the pol- lution of rivers, which he had been engaged upon since 1879, and was submitted to Professor Frank- land and Mr Walpole, both of whom approved of his scheme. He had constantly brought the matter be- fore the Town Council, but received very little sup- port, but in 1882 Mr Morris, of the firm of Messrs Jones and Morris, handed him an advertisement in reference to this subject, and in consequence he com- municated with the Millowners Association, and Mr Needham, of No. 5, the Sanctuary, London. He denied ever eng-aging plaintiff, and Mr J. E. Thomas was engaged throughout. The plaintiff put in a letter from Mr Needham to defendant in reference to the scheme, in which his name was mentioned in connection with that of Thomas. Mr J. E. Thomas gave similar evidence to that which he gave at the last court. He said that Davies went to Dr Harries's house on the night of the 3rd April, 1882, at his suggestion but there was no en- gagement between them in in his hearing. Davies did some work at the model, but he (witness) had charged for the whole work done, and he had been paid. It was at witness's request that Davies did any work in connection with the model. In cross-examination, witness said that plaintiff was better up to mechanical engineering than he was. He admitted that plaintiff had engaged him to do certain work, and he was paid by him; but not about the time that the work now in dispute was done. He re- ceived no money from plaintiff in 1883, but he ac- knowledged that he went to plaintiff's house in order that he should accompany him to Mr Green's foundry so as to be paid. The Judge said that although witness could not get the money without plaintiff's intervention that would not prove that he (plaintiff) could withhold the money. In reply to the Judge, witness said plaintiff did perform a good deal of work in connection with the model, and he was entitled to some remuneration in connection with the work, as it could not be carried out without him. He had never spoken to plaintiff about paying him but one inducement held out was by Mr Needham that plaintiff should act as local agent. On the plan sent up to London witness's name and plaintiff's appeared. Plaintiff now handed in witness's diary showing that he had paid witness 10s in May, 1883. In reply to the Judge, plaintiff said he had forgotten that payment; but he evidently must have done so. He did not at that time consider that plaintiff was entitled to any money. He employed plaintiff, and he did so on behalf of Dr Harries. Mr George Jones, architect and surveyor, said he had heard the description of the work done, and he considered .£13 was sufficient payment. The Judcre said he did not value this evidence. Mr Jenkins said this was his case, and he addressed his Honour on the facts of the whole case. He main- tained that the probabilities were in favour of his client, when The Judge said no, the probabilities were in favour of the plaintiff. He pointed out that it was admitted plaintiff had a conversation with defendant, and also that he had prepared the model, and Thomas had re- tired from the scene also, that Dr Harries had ac- companied plaintiff to the foundry on several occa- sions to see the model. Nothing was said by Thomas to Davies about payment, and it was not likely that he was going to do the work for nothing. The Judge said Thomas had admitted there was no contract between him and Davies, and surely there must have been a contract between plaintiff and some one. The point was did Harries make Davies under- stand, although he did not tell him in so many words, did he say, "I will make you some payment." It was a question of contract, and there was no contract between Davies and Thomas but Harries had made a payment of 10s to plaintiff, which he could not look upon as a charitable gift, and he was of opinion that Dr Harries did enter into a contract with Davies on the night of the 3rd April. Plaintiff was on the same footing as Thomas-he prepared plans, and after- wards carried out that plan. The whole facts proved there was a contract between Harries and plaintiff, and therefore he gave judgment for the amount claimed, X9 10s. Re David Evans, Machynlleth.—Mr Gillart ap- peared for the debtor, and Mr Rowlands appeared for the trustee. Mr Gillart made application on behalf of the debtor's wife, who was a creditor, should maintain certain proofs against the estate, and this Mr Rowlands opposed. The amounts claimed were .£1,040 and .£20 respectively,which she claimed under the will of her father. Her husband gave a bill of sale to witness's father, and after that he received a legacy from his brother John, but she could not tell how much it was, and he also received a legacy pre- vious to that from his brother Evan, but he never paid away any large sums. By Mr Gillart: £ 800 formed part of money she re- ceived by the will of her late mother, and if her hus- band did receive legacies, no part of them went to discharge her debt. Mr Gillart said he contended that the < £ 800 and interest was due under a bill of sale. She was trustee for her children, and was only entitled to the interest during her lifetime. Mr Rowlands maintained that Mrs Evans had no legal title to the amount 'claimed. He also held that the Q240 interest could not be claimed, as it had been reduced into the possession of the husband, and the same argument applied to the £ 20. The Judge said he quite understood why the trus- tees should make these enquiries, and they were very proper. He would take time to consider his decision. With regard to the .£240 he was clearly of opinion that she was not entitled to that. Robert Peake tI. James Williams.—Mr J. T. Jenkins appeared for plaintiff, and Mr Hugh Hughes for defendant. Mr Hughes said he had an affidavit, asking for an adjournment on the ground that it was an action which should be referred, there being a question of account between both parties. The amount claimed was £ 25 for work done. Mr Jenkins opposed the application, but his Honour decided to adjourn it, the defendant to pay the costs of the day.

SALES Messers Jenkins and Evans, Solicitors, Cardigan, have disposed of another of the farms forming part of the Llanrhystid estate of Mrs Saunders Davies. The property now sold is Rhiwgoch. The same firm announce another farm for sale, being Pentwyn, particulars of which will be found in the advertise- ment colmuns of the the observer.

[ THE DEBATING SOCIETY. This society has now assumed an importance in the town which none of its most sanguine promoters ever dreamt of, and the weekly debates are becoming ex- ceedingly exciting. The interest culminated on Wednesday evening, when it was known that a divi- sion would take place on the motion and amendment which had been under discussion for the two previous Wednesday evenings. The motion, brought in by Mr Wakeham on behalf of the Liberals, was that the action of the House of Lords in their rejection of the Franchise Bill deserved the censure of this society, and the amendment, proposed by Mr J. P. Lewis, as leader of the Conservative party, was that any further extension of the franchise would be incomplete unless accompanied by a redistribution bill, and therefore the action of the House of Lords was justifiable. It was known that the Liberals were making strenuous efforts to secure victory, and some of their prominent supporters predicted a clear majority of between fifty and sixty; but the Conser- vatives responded with a splendid effort, and it be- came quite clear that the division list would disclose a very close contest. To show how anxious the Liberals were in the matter we may say that no stone was left unturned, Mr John James, mayor, Mr Peter Jones, Mr C.M. Williams, and Mr D. P. Richards, all members of the Town Council, were present, while Mr D. C. Roberts and Mr W. H. Palmer, both Liberal Town Councillors, are leader and chairman respec- tively. On the other hand, the Conservative members of the Town Council, if we except Mr John Roberts, of the Lion Hotel, were conspicuous by their absence. Why they should so continuously ignore the growing importance of the society it is hard to explain; but nevertheless such is the fa,ct. The room was packed, and the debate proved a r:ost lively one. Mr Evan Jones opened on the part of the Conservatives, and he was followed by Mr Lewis Mathias on the other side. Mr William Williams, Portland-street, kept the ball merrily rolling, after which Mr Wise took up the cudgels of war, he being again succeeded by Mr R. J. Jones. Mr T. Samuel next made his maiden speech, after which Mr D. C. Roberts spoke, and Col. Seddon gave a telling address. Mr R. Neville summed up for the Conservatives very lucidly, and Mr T. Lewis (Independent) made a few remarks, after which Mr Wakeman replied generally. The division took place amid great excitement, when it was found that 200 had recorded their votes for the amendment, and 219 against. It was therefore lost. It is only fair to add that 12 Conservatives were locked out, al- though they had been in the room during the evening. The tellers were-for the Con- servatives-Messrs Neville, R. J. Jones, London, and J. P. Lewis; and for the Liberals Messrs J. H. Edwards, R. Peake, Joseph Evans, and Wakeman.

SERIOUS CHARGE OF UNLAWFULLY WOUNDING. At the Aberystwyth police station, on Thursday afternoon, berore Mr Morris Davies, John VYilliams, labourer, Gorsfach, and Jane Williams, were brought up in custody charged, the former with unlawfully and maliciously wounding John Williams, New Cross, blacksmith, and James Rees, New Cross, blacksmith, and the latter with a similar offence on John Williams, at Gorsfach, in the parish of Llan- badarn Lower, on the 10th November. John Williams said he was a blaeksmith, and lived at New Cross. Un the 10th of this month he went to the house of William Williams, Gorsfach. William Williams was the husband of the female pri- SOtwr, and both of them were there. Witness asked Jokn why he had beaten his boy, whereupon he tried to stab him with a pocket knife, and cut witness's coat The male prisoner also cut him on the finger, and oi the left hand, and also on the side of his bead. He was well known to the ac- cused, and the female prisoner was the mother of John. In struggling with him, and when on the ground, he was kicked by, Jane Williams. James Roes said that on the night in question, in consequence of information received, he went to the house ot William Williams at Gorsfach, where he saw the two prisoners, and also the prosecutor in the previous case. Immediately he went into the house, and before he spoke a word, th9 two prisoners got hold of him to prevent his going at the male pri- soner. The prisoner John then struck him on the forehead with the handle of a knife. He also got a bruise on his eye, but how he did nut knew. The prisoners were remanded for eight days, bail being allowed, the male prisoner himself in j610 and one surety in .£10; and the female in a sum of .£5, and one surety of XS. Mr Rowland Morgan became the neoessary surety in each case.

MARKETS. ABERYSTWYTH, MONDAY. Wheat, 6s to 6s 6d per bushel; barley, 3s 6d to 4s Od perbushel white oats,new, 2,9d to 3a Od per bushel; old, Os Od to 08 Od per bushel eggs, 10 for Is; fresh butter,Is 2d to Is 4dper Ib; salt ditto, Is Od to Is Id per lb fowls, per couple, 3s Od to 48 0d; ducks, do, 4s Od to 5s Od geese, 4s Od to 6s Od; turkeys, Os Od to 7s 6J Welsh cheese, Od to Od; per lb; potatoes, per cwt., 4s Od to 0s Od new do per Ib, Od to Od. NEWTOWN, TUESDAY. Wheat, 16s Od to 18s Od per 240 lbs barley, 4s 6d to 5s 6d per 70 lbs; oats, 17s 6d to 21a Od per 225 lbs; eggs, 9 to 00 for a shilling; butter, Is 4d to Is 5d per lb; fowls, 4s Od to 48 6d per couple; dacks, 5s Od to 6s Od per couple geese, 5s 6d to 6a 6d each; tur- keys, Os Od to Os Od per lb; new potatoes, Is Od per 201bs; beef, 8d to 10d per lb; mutton, 9d to lOd; lamb, lOd to lid veal, 9d to 10d; pork, 7d to 8d. WELSHPOOL, MONDAY. Wheat, 5s Od to 5s 3d per 75 lbs; barley, 4s 6d to 5s 9d per 40 quarts; oats, 15a Od to 18s Od eggs, 8 to 00 for a shilling; butter, Is Id to Is 3d per lh; fowls, 3s Od to 4s 6d per couple; ducks, 3s 6d to 5s Od per couple; geese, 4s 61 to 6s 6d each; turkeys, 5s Î,() 6s Od each potatoes, 961bs for 4s; beef, Od to Od per lb mutton, Od to OOd veal, OOd to Os pork, Od to Od.

GIRLS' FRIENDLY SOCIETY, ABERYSTWYTH BRANCH. On Tuesday, the 11th instant, the annual festival of this branch took place. A short service was held at St Michael's Church, when the litany was intoned by the Rev J. H. Davies, and an earnest and impres- sive address was given by the Rev D. Jones, vicar of Lampeter, who kindly consented to attend at much personal inconvenience. The collection, amounting to X3 Is, was devoted to the sick fund of the branch. At the conclusion of the service the members asso- ciated and their friends, adjourned to the Assembly Rooms, where tea was provided, after which the room was darkened for an exhibition of dissolving views, apparently affording much enjoyment, which was further enhanced by vocal and instrumental music at intervals. Before the meeting separated the Rev Chancellor Phillips had the pleasure of present- ing to several members premiums for service, bonuses on money saved, and the marriage card of the society, neatly framed, to two members who had hitherto be- longed to this branch for three and four years re- spectively, and whose connection with it only ceased on their marriage. After a few words from Chan- cellor Phillips of advice to the members and of thanks to those ladies who had so kindly done their utmost towards the success of the society, the meeting ter- minated with the National Anthem.

ABERAYRON. THE TOWN LIBRARY.—Mr D. P. James has pre- sented to the library, a book entitled Divine Breathings." A copy of the successful little novel, Called Back," by Hugh Conway, has also beengiven to the same institution by Miss Jackett, Belle Vue Terrace. FFAIR LAN MOR. "-The annual hiring fair was held on Thursday, the 13th inst., when there was a large influx of country people into the town. These rural folks seemed to enjoy themselves immensely with merry-go-rounds, shooting galleries, &c. THE VOCAL SOCIETY.-The vocal society com- menced its fourth winter session on Tuesday night, the 11th inst., when there was a fair muster of mem- bers at the British schoolroom. Duties were resumed under the conductorship of Mr J. R. Phillips. Messrs J. Herbert, T. Davies, and Morgan Rees were unani- mously elected members and Mr J. L. James waa appointed financial secretary (which office was for- merly filled, together with that of general secretary by Mr L. J. Roberts). A suggestion was made that no oue be henceforth admitted a member of the society, unless he has taken at least the elementary certificate of the Tonic Solfa College. The subject will be taken into consideration at a future meeting. Of the numerous societies lately established in this town, this is almost the only one that has survived. Even the once flourishing Literary Society must now, we fear, be classed among the extinct clubs. The Journal of Education states that Mrs Walter Thomas, the wife of a beneficed clergyman near Bangor, stood second out of forty candidates for the chair of Modern Languages at the North Wales College. She was singularly well qualified, and singularly fortunate in the strong testimony borne to her merits founded on the intimate knowledge of some of the best judges in Oxford and Cambridge. Her abilities and attainments as linguist, literateur, and teacher, are indeed somewhat unusual; her know- ledge of languages may be called marvellous. Be- sides a scholarly acquaintance with Greek and Latin, she has a thorough knowledge-not only colloquial, but philological, of French, German, Italian, and Spanish. And, what is an especial advantage in teaching Welsh students, she is quite at home in language of the Principality.