The Aberystwith Observer

ABERAYBON. WEDDING.—The marriage of Mr Benjamin C. Jones, clerk to the Aberayron Board of Guardians, and Miss Mary Ash by Baynton, eldest daughter of Mr Baynton, head-gardener and steward of the Llan- ayron estate, was celebrated at Llanayron parish church, on Thursday. The sun shone on the bride to her heart's content, for such a day as Thursday we have hardly had this year. Unlike the cold May weather of this season the air was redolent with the rosy breath of June. Everything else was in keeping with the weather, and the joyous nature of the occa- sion The marriage ceremony was performed by the Rev Daniel Jones, M.A., vicar of Lampeter, brother of the bridegroom, assisted by the Rev R. Williams; vicar of Llanayron. The bridesmaids were Miss Ada Baynton, Miss Ruth Baynton (sisters of the bride), and Miss Annie Jones. The bride was given away by her father, and the bridegroom was attended fey his best man, Mr D. Phillips, C.E. After breakfast the happy pair left, amidst the congratulations and kind wishes of everyone, for London, where they are to spend their honeymoon. As they drove through Aberayron, where bunting was displayed, the occu- pants of the fly were made living targets of, and showers of rice were again aimed at them, by a num her of friends who had assembled by the Feathers' Hotel, to witness their departure. It was intended that the wedding should be strictly private, but the friends of both parties availed themselves of the op- portunity of showing their kind feeling. The pre- sents were numerous.

MACHYNLLETH. SALS; AT THE LION.-The whole of the furniture and effects belonging to this hostelry were disposed of by public auction during the last few days, Mr John Evans, who has been the proprietor for so many years, having retired from business. THE TREES.—Now the trees in the principal streets j are in full foliage, the town has a very picturesque appearance. The country around, especially at the Plas, has a lovely aspect. SUDDEN DEATH.—AS inquest was held on Monday, before the deputy coroner (Mr D. Evans) and a jury, of whom Mr E. Reece, chemist, was foreman, on the body of Winifred Edwards, daughter of Humphrey Edwards, labourer. The evidence showed that the child, who was six years of age, was of a weakly con- stitution and subject to fits, and after having a fit she died before the arrival of the doctor.—The jury returned a verdict of Death from natural causes." ST. PETER'S CHURCH.—MEMORIAL WINDOW.— The window is erected in the chancel on the north side, and is constructed of Cefn free stone, having three lights, bearing the following representations- I am the Resurrection and the Life," Lazarus come forth," and Jesus wept." The following inscription is written underneath the subjects:— In lcving memory of George Henry Robert Charles William, 5th Marquess of Londonderry, K.P., Colonel Commandant 2nd Durham (Seaham) Volun- teer Artillery Brigade. This window is erected by the Officers, N.C. Officers and men of the regiment which he commanded from the date of its formation (1860) obit 5th November, 1884. The glass was sup- plied by Mr Alexander Gibbs, London. The stone- work was made by Messrs Chatham Jones & Co Ruabon. Mr David Gillart, surveyor, Machynlleth, superintended the work, and Mr Edward Edwards, builder, had the charge of the masonry. PETTY SESSIONS, WEDNESDAY, before Rev J. Kirkham, Mr Joseph Evans, and Capt. Bonsall. Assault.—William Jarman, employed on the Corr's railway, was summoned for having assaulted William Morris, Machynlleth, on the 16th of May. Complainant gave evidence as to the charge.—De- fendant's mother appeared, and said that her son was not out at the time of the row.—Dr. Mathews said that he had been attending complainant, who had been thrashed by another man he had his face alto- gether in a bad condition. It could not have been done from any accident, but by the fist or being kicked.—Mr Kirkham remarked that defendant had been before this court for a similar offence, and it seems that at that time it had no effect upon him therefore he would be fined £ 2 and costs, which amounted to -13 10s, or one month's imprisonment with hard labour.—Defendant then said that he could not pny, but would pay as soon as he could get money. Prisoner was then locked up. Weights and, Measures,—William Humphreys, Cwmlline, Cemmes, and John Hughes, Brynmellen- byrhydn,; were summoned by Inspector J. Hudson for havina their weights 2 J ounces too light. Defend- ants were- fined 10s and co&ts. BOARD OF GUARDIANS, WEDNESDAY, JUNE 3rd. Present.—Mr R. Gillart (chairman), Mr J. H. Jones, vice-chairman, Messrs John Daniel, John Morgan, Penegoes John Morgan, Towyn Richard Morris, William Jones, Henry Lewis, John Williams, Henry L. Smith, David Evans, and Messrs Evans and Gillart clerks. Statistics.-Out-relief administered during the past fortnight: Machynlleth district, per Mr Thomas Thomas, £ 27 3s. 8d., to 117 paupers; Darowen district, per Mr Daniel Howell, < £ 52 0s. 4d., to 233 paupers; Pennal district, per Mr John Jones, £ 35 Is. 2d., to 249 paupers. Paupers relieved during the past fortnight 76, corresponding period last year 75. Number in the house 29, corresponding period last year 38. Correspondence.—The clerk read a letter from the the Holyhead union, asking this board to sign a peti- tion in favour of the Intermediate Education Bill. The board decided in favour of the petition. A question was then put to the board as to the payment of £ 4S Is. to the clerk as salary £ 16 Is. of the same being paid out of pocket for postage, &c. It was proposed by Mr Evans, and seconded by Mr Henry Leicester Smith that it be paid. Carried unanimously. CLUB ANNIVERSARY. The Second Friendly Society held its anniversary on the 29th May. About 140 members met at the Town Hall at noon, and formed a procession, headed by the Corris brass band. A huge oak bough was carried in front of the band, to celebrate the restora- tion of King Charles II. to the throne. If the "Royal Oak" in which the monarch secreted himself Had not had larger leaves and thicker foliage his whereabouts must have been soon discovered. After marching' through some of the principal streets, they repaired to the parish church, where the Rev Canon Griffiths delivered a most eloquent discourse. When they left the sacred edifice they walked to the Blue Bell Hotel. The hostess, Mrs Margaret Griffiths, assisted by her daughter, Mrs Cole, had prepared a most bountiful repast; every delicacy of the season being provided, and gave the utmost satisfaction. Grace having been said, before and after dinner, by the Rev Canon Griffiths, the cloth was removed,and the usual loyal and patriotic toasts were disposed of. Mr Joseph Evans. Fronygog, J.P., the president, speaking in Welsh, said through the kind invitation of the committee he had once more the pleasure of meeting them on their anniversary, and was pleased to be able to congratulate them on the satisfactory way in which they had weathered the storm of the past year, knowing well what their society had to contend with during so much depression in trade and the long and trying winter which had caused so much sickness and he regretted to see by their statement the death of some of their most valuable members. When they met twelve months ago their society was considered in a very feeble condition, but he was glad to see by this year the cloud which then hung over them had considerably lightened, and they turned out to be in a better position than they then thought they were. As the majority of the members only met at their annual festival, he would not take up their valuable time with any further remarks, but call upon their secretary, Mr David Jones, to read the state- ment, when they would be able to discuss business for the furthering the success of their society. The chairman regretted that he had sent them such *a poor specimen of oak this year, owing to the foliage being later than usual, but trusted they would take the will for the deed. Mr D. Jones then read the statement and list of officers and committee for the ensuing year, which showed that the total receipts amounted to £ 126 Os Sd, exclusive of £ 413s 6d received from the hono- rary subscribers-Mr Henry Wiggin, £1 Is Od Mr Joseph Evans, Xi lis 6d Mr David Evans, solicitor, 10s 3d Dr. Davies, 10s 6d; Mr J. Rowlands, solici- tor, 10s; and Mr W. M. Jones, post office 10s; making a total of X130 14s 2d. The payments for surgeon, secretary, and other matters, wore X30 Os 6d to sick members; £ 84 4s 6d on the death of members, X21 15s showing a decrease, after allow- ing of a balance of Y.5 5s lOd, of £ 13 19s on the year. The total value of the society now is .£415 13s 3d. Rev Canon Griffiths, in very appropriate terms, proposed the success of the society, and gave the members very good advice as to carrying on their society in a brotherly and generous way, as they not only benefited by it themselves, but were of great help and comfort to their friends when in need. He also referred in tender terms to the loss the society had sustained during the past year of one of the most valuable of their members and their much re- spected townsman, Charles Bowen; the most upright and straight forward of men, and one most valuable in any society, and he trusted that there were seve- ral there present who would endeavour to follow such a good example, and do as he had done, and he was sure their society would continue to succeed. Mr David Perry proposed a vote of thanks to Canon Griffiths and Mr Evans, also to the hon. sub- scribers, coupled with the name of Dr. Davies, the medical officer. Dr. Davies, in reply, said he was sorry there had been so much sickness during the past year, but hoped they would be all well during the coming year and would not require his services. He also pointed out one or two improvements which could be made in granting pay to sick members and medical certifi- cates when members resumed their employment. Mr Evan Humphreys, treasurer, gave a statement of several improvements which had been made in the society during the past year. The president proposed a vote of thanks to Mrs Griffiths for the excellen t dinner she had provided, and this brought a very pleasant meeting to a close. ABERARTH. FOUNDATION STONE OF NEW SCHOOLROOM,— The quaint little village of Aberarth was in full gala on Wednesday last, on the occasion of the laying of the foundation stone for a new schoolroom, which is to be built in the heart of the village. The school at which the numerous children of the village have at- tended for years past, is situated on a high hill, about three-quarters of a mile from the village. Some months ago it was unanimously resolved at a meeting of the inhabitants, that a new schoolroom should be erected and through the exertions of Mr H. P. Cobb, Mr J. H. Jones, Aberayron, and others, a, piece of land was obtained from the Government for a nominal sum. At the meeting held on Wednesday, addresses were delivered by Mr H, Tobit Evans, J.P., Noyadd, Mr Morgan Evans, Oakford (chairman of the Llanarfch school board), and others.

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WELSH CONGREGATIONAL UNION. MEETINGS AT ABERYSTWYTII. The annual meetings of the Welsh Congregational Union were held at this town during the past week. The chairman of the union is the Rev Owen Thomas, Brynmawr. At three o'clock on Monday the com- mittee of the union met. At seven o'clock on Mon- day sermons were preached at the Baker-street chapel by the Revs Thomas Johns, Llanelly, and Dr Thomas, Liverpool. At Shiloh the preachers were the Rev T. Nicholson, Denbigh, and the Rev T. P. Evans, Pont- ardulais. TUESDAY'S PROCEEDINGS. On Tuesday a meeting was held at seven o'clock in the morning, under the presidency of the Rev Jno Owen, Llanefryn. The Rev D. John, Man- chester, read a paper on True Rivalism," and the debate was afterwards carried on by the Revs Pryce Howell, Festiniog — Evans, Aberayron — Jones, Machynlleth Owen Evans, London — Penry, Llan- dilo and the Rev Mr Griffiths, Dolgelley. At 9.30 the services were introduced by the Rev. Mr Griffith, Dolgelly. The President, in rising to deliver his annual ad- dress, was warmly applauded. The subject of his address was "Christianity," which he ably dealt with in all its phases, and was several times applauded. Mr R. P. Roberts, Wrexham, said he had a jiost solemn duty to perform. Since they met last time five of their most valiant men had been taken from them, and the five had been chairmen of the union, It was a heavy blow to the union, and they felt that it was a special voice to the ministers of the union to persevere in the work they were called upon to do. He referred briefly to the life ef the late Mr Edwards (Aberdare), Mr Simon Evans, Dr Rees, Mr Stephens (Tanymariaa), and Mr Davies (Moriah). Mr Evans (Nevin) proposed a, resolution in favour of temperance. Mr Thomas Willams, J.P. (Merthyr Tydvil), seconded the resolution in a stirring speech, and he was warmly applauded. The Rev Jonah Morgan (Cwmbach), Rev R. Row- lands (Aberaman), and the Rev H. Davies (Cwma- J man), spoke in favour of Aberdare being the place of holding the next union meeting. TheRev E. Richards (Tonypandy), and the Rev D. Thomas (Llanybri), advocated the claims of Cvmrhondda, but withdrew in favour of Aberdare, and it was agreed to hold the next meeting at the latter place. The Rev Mr Roberts (Wrexham), amid great cheer- ing, proposed the Rev. Herber Evans (Carnarvon), as chairman of the union for the ensuing year. Pro- fessor Rowlands (Brecon), seconded it. The Rev Herber Evans thought it would be better for him not to take the chair for a few years, but as it was their wish, if God gave him health, he would endeav- our to fulfil the duties to the best of his abilities. (Cheers.) THE EDUCATION BILL Mr C. R. Jones proposed "That this assembly ex- pressea its gratitude to the Government, and especial- ly to the Right Hon. A. J. Mundella, for the compre- hensive bill introduced into the House of Commons for the promotion of intermediate education in Wal-s. (2.) At thr. same time the bill as it now stands, is, in the opinion of this meeting, in some of its most important provisions, defective and unsatis- factory, and not likely to co aim and the confidence of the overwhelming majority of the people of Wales. (a) In the elective power given to the justices of the peace (I) and to the whairman and vice-chairman of school boards, to the exclusion of the remainder of the members. (3.) That this assembly believes that the twelve elective members of the county com- mittees should be elected by the school boards of each county. (4.) That this meeting further feels disappointed at the exclusion from the control of the Commissioners of Charities of endowment, which should be national in their application, and particu- larly at the exclusion of the Ashford School and the Meyrick Trust Fund, and the county committee and commissioners have not the power to deal with certain public endowments without the consent of the governing bodies, (5) and that copies of this resolution be sent to the Premier, Mr Mundella, and' Welsh members of Parliament." He said there were some good things in the bill, there were also many things that were not good, and they were not going to accept a "skim-milk" of a bill like this. (Laughter.) They were Nonconformists in Wales, and is was not right that they should accept a bill that was not at one with a Nonconformist nation. (Applause.) Professor Rowland (Brecon) seconded the resolu- tion, and remarked that this was a most important question, and he was glad the matter had been taken up. Churchmen said this bill was the best they could possibly have, and that was quite enough for him to think that all was not as it should be (applause). Some members of Parliament assumed a lofty tone, as if to say if they did not accept this they would have nothing at all. He preferred that this matter should be left to the next Parliament (applause). A great many thought they should ask for the Dis- establishment of the Church before asking- for this bill, and, perhaps, there was something in that. Principal Edwards (Aberystwyth College) said the editor of a daily newspaper had written to him in reference to this bill, but he had not replied, because he wanted time to form his opinion so as not to have to change it (applanse). He was sorry to have to judge friends and to condemn a Government that had done so much for them. He believed Mr Mundella was sincere; but he thought this was like throwing dust in the eyes of the people to make it think it was a Liberal measure when it was quite the contrary. They were told they could not have a better bill, but he heard the sound of two millions at the door. The working people were knocking to be admitted to use their authority, and in the face of all this he preferred to leave the question until the next Parliament. He did not do this as the principal of the college, for in addition to that he was a Welshman (applause). He must also say that he was a Nonconformist (loud applause). He did not take those principles into the college, but being at meeting of the Noncon- formist Union he was at liberty to say so (applause). They were only at the beginning of a revolution with regard to these matters, and before long there would be a great change with respect to Wales (loud ap- plause). The resolution on being put to the meeting was carried unanimously. In the evening a number of addresses were given and papers read on various subjects to a large con- gregation. On Wednesday morning at seven a.m. a conference was held and during the day sermons were preached at different chapels in the town. All the meetings were successful in every respect.

ORDINATIONS. At a general ordination held by the Lord Bishop of St Asaph, in his Cathedral Church, on Trinity Sun- day, the following gentlemen were ordained deacons Alfred Howell Grey-Edwards, B.A., Hertford College, Oxford, licensed to the curacy of Dyserth. John Fisher, B.A., St David's College, Lampeter, licensed to the curacy of Pontblyddyn. George Adney Irving, a non-collegiate student of the University of Oxford, licensed to the curacy of Worthenbury. The Rev E. H. Perrowne, Precenter, preached the sermon, and Mr Fisher read the Gospel. The Lord Bishop of Llandaff held an ordination at the Palace Chapel on Trinity Sunday. The follow- ing gentlemen received their holy orders :— Davies, Zacchseus Meyrick, B.A., St David's College, Lampeter. Ellis, George, B.A., St John's College, Cambridge. Johns, Thomas, a literate. By letters dismissory from the Bishop of St David's Davies, David Morgan, B.A., St David's College, Lampeter. LICENCES OF CURACIES. Davies, Zacchams Meyrick, B.A., St John's Pentre- bach. Ellis, George, B.A., Holy Trinity, Abergavenny. Johns, Thomas, Newcastle, Glamorgan. The Bishop of Bangor on Sunday held an ordination at Bangor Cathedral, when there were ordained DEACONS. William Morgan, B.A., Trinity College, Dublin, vice-principal of Carnarvon Training College, licensed to the curacy of St Mary's, Carnarvon. O. F. Williams, Hatfield Hall, Durham, licensed to the curacy-of Llanbedrog, Carnarvonshire. Robert Williams, B.A., Keble College, Oxford, licensed to the curacy of Bangor. PRIESTS. David Hughes, St Bees, Cumberland, curate of Llanddeusant, Anglesey. David Jones, St David's College, Lampeter, curate of Machynlleth. James Salt, St Aidan's, Birkenhead, curate of Llan- fairisgaer, Carnarvon. Richard Hughes, St David's College, Lampeter", curate of Llanllyfni. E. B. Thomas, B.A., Trinity College, Dublin, curate of Bodedern, Anglesey. The ordination sermon was preached by the Rev Conybeare Bruce, M.A., vicar of Newport, examining chaplain to the Bishop.

Observer Office, Friday, 4.0 jp.m* NARROW ESCAPE OF A DUBLIN- HOLYHEAD STEAMER. During a dense fog, about eleven on Thursday night, the North-Western Company's express steamer' Banshee, from Dublin, with 17 passengers on bourd, struck with great violence on some rocks near the entrance to Holyhead harbour. There was the greatest confusion among the passengers, but on the engines being reversed, and steamer backing off the rocks, she was found to be in floating condition, and was immediately headed towards Holyhead harbour, which she reached in safety, and the passengers were landed.

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NEW QUAY. On Tuesday the Calvinistic Methodists of the dis" trict celebrated the Centenary of the Sunday school in Wales." The schools present two districts-the New Quay and Penmorfa. THE New Quay district comprised the following sciiools- Cross Inn, Pensarn, Neuadd, Llanarth, FfoesyJiU, and New Quay. The Penmorfa district included THJ following shcools.—Bancyfelin, Capel Ffynon, Penmorfa. The schools comprising the New QUA? district wore, in the unavoidable absence of the REJR T. Levi, Aberystwyth, catechised by the Rev J' Jones, New Quay, in the 10th chapter of the "TFFR fforddwr." The Penmorfa district was catechised BY the Rev E. Phillips, Newcastle-Emlyn. Anther were well rendered by each of the districts, the Nef" Quay district being under the leadership of Mr v' Timothy, and the Penmorfa district under the lead- ership of Mr T. Jones, C.M. Before the commence- ment of the afternoon service, the different SCHOOL** united in a grand procession, and marched THROW?'1 the principal streets of the town. Most of FJ10 children wore medals on their breasts, bearing profile of Charles of Bala, the alleged originator OI; the Sunday School in Wales, on one side, and from the Bible on the other. The afternoon was opened by the Rev L. Rhystyd Davies, LLANARTB' after which the children of all the schools were catei chised by the Rev E. Phillips, in the 7th chapter of the Holiedydd bach. The meeting was brought & a close by the Rev E. Phillips preaching a short mon. The attendance was very good, especially 111 the afternoon service.

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THE WIFE MURDER. The tragic occurrence by which Sergeant Price destroj ed the life of his wife, late on the night of Friday week, has caused a painful and profound sensation in the town and sur- rounding country. The facts were so apparent, the deed being actually committed before witnesses, that the coroner's |ory and the magistrates had no hesitation in returning verdicts of wilful murder against the man. The prevailing impression that the act was deliberately com- mitted ia cold blood, was strengthened by the fact that the prisoner was very reticent throughout the trial, refusing to make any statement or question the witnesses, until the last moment. It was only when all the evi- dence had been taken, and the depositions prepared, that Price volunteered a statement. He objected to the words in the charge which represented that he had committed the crime with malice aforethought ho also, in a straightforward manner, gave his own version of the affair, from which it appears that there had been quarreling daring the day, and that he committed the offence under provocation and in the heat of passion, If Price's statement is correct, and there is every reason for believing that it is so, then a question arises as to the degree of punishment which should be awarded to him. The law has provided for various degrees of offence, with corresponding punishment.. In zn the eye of the law murder is of three kinds, justifiable, excusable, and felonious. In the present case no one will for a moment advance the plea that the deed was justifiable.. The prosecution assumed that the crime was committed with malice aforethought, and was therefore felonious. That was the legal way ] of putting it. It is for the Court of Assize to dismiss the charge, to modify ii:, c.r to confirm it: and unless some very strong reasons are shown why the indictment of felonious murder should be put aside the Court will sentence the man to death, and he will die the death assigned to murderers. The safety and welfare of the community require that those who commit wilful murder should be hang by the neck until they are dead, or bo executed in some other way, in accordance with the law of the land in which the crime has been committed, and no amount of mere- sentiment should be per- mitted to interfere with the ends of justice.. But when it is possible that a charge can be 3 commuted into one of the second degree it i should be done. If the slightest doubt exists ss to the degree of guilt, the prisoner should be given the benefit of the doubt. riliat is a principle which has always been observed by the administrators of justice under British rule. In the present instance there can be EO doubt that the murder was committed in ] the heat of passion and under provocation, ] and probably without premeditation. In- deed the whole circumstances of the case point most clearly in this direction. If Price's intention had been to get his wife out I of the way, and to save himself, he would j have contrived to have committed the deed under circumstances when no witnesses were present, acd not in the presence of on-lookers, when escape was impossible. Under im- mediate a eel continuous provocation such a crime becomes manslaughter, committed in a sudden heat of passion. It is unlawful kill- t ing without madee, and without premedita- r tion. If the provocation had ceased to exist, c end sufficient time had lapsed for the passions of. to subside and reason to interpose, the offence; would cridoubtedly be one of murder in the IT felon ions degree; but hero that does not seem f( to have been so. It is supposed by some }: persons that, the mere carrying of a loaded ri revolver is an indication of an intention to commit; murder. But that is not so. It 1', is not at all an unusual practice with a large number of people to carry revolvers with them. The practice is very foolish but it exists for all that, Unless improperly used a revolver is !!i..5 harmless, and as useful ia its way. as a knife and as many offences against life are committed with the one instrument as with the other. These are but a few of the points which can, and ought to, be enquired into before the man Price, now awaiting trial on the capital charge, is sentenced; and, judging from the changing totre of public opinion, consequent upon the later devolopment of the case, it is not improbable that an effort will be made to place the defence in the most favourable light before the jadge who will try the case. It is unfortunate for the prisoner that, being a stranger, he has apparently no friends who can do anything for him, his wife's relation and friends being, naturally enough, deeply incensed at the deed which he has perpetrated. There can be little doubt that had be been represented by a solicitor his defence would have been greatly benefited.

LOCAL AND GENERAL NOES: OBKSIXAL AND SELECTED. On the occasion of his visit to Lampeter, the Archbishop of Canterbury will remain some days in the neighbourhood, but will not be able to extend his journey to other parts of Wales. It is a sad instance of the inconsistency of the sectarian spirit in Wales that notwithstanding the vaunted religious character of the people, the num- ber of Board Schools from which all religious teach- ing is peremptorily excluded far exceeds actually and relatively those similarly afflicted in England. Ac- cording to the recently issued return, while in Eng- land there are five such schools, in Wales .there are no fewer than thirty-nine. We need no stronger in- centive to a resolute resistance to Liberationist theories, The necessity for circulating far and wide sound information on the Church and State question is daily becoming- more urgent. Other organisations have issued appeals to the public for large sums to be expended in the circulation of leaflets and other publications, by means of which they hope the newly enfranchised electors may be "educated" to give their votes for Disestablishment candidates. In the face of such activity, the Church Defence Institution purposes to raise a Publication Fund of £ 5,000 for spreading abroad the truth about the Church, its history, revenues, and work, and we confidently hope the appeal will be promptly responded to. Sub- scriptions and donations to the "Publication" Fund should be sent without delay to 9, Bridge-street, Westminster, S.W. Dr GREAVES, President of the Wesleyan Con- ference, preached on Tuesday evening, at Wesley chapel, to a l&rare and appreciative audience. The MARQUESS of AILESBURY has declined to be- come Vice-president of East Wilts Liberal Associa- tion, on the ground that a Lord Lieutenant should not take an active part or in any way interfere in the elec- tion of members of the House of Commons. A corres- pondent says that this example is worthy of imitation, A very excellent band has been performing in the town during the past fortnight. There are 13,000,000 bottles of champagne consumed in England every year. If a shilling stamp were put on each bottle we doubt if less would be sold, and the revenue would get very nearly the sum which Mr CHILDERS wants, from people, too, who can well afford to pay it. But the amazing thing is that Mr C HIT ITERS should have been able successfully to cle- f end his increase in the beer and spirit duties on the plea that while wine pays 25 per cent. of duty beer only pays 20. The value, less duty, of 100 gallons of spirits such as are sold diluted in the common shops is £ 8 5S. It pays a duty of £15, or e240 per cent. The value of 100 gallons of beer, less duty, is £ 5. It pays a duty of £ 1 2s 6d, or X22 10s per cent. But the value of 100 gallons of wine, say, at 4Cs. a dozen, is £100. It pays a duty of £ 5, or k5 per cent. Whisky drinkers in Scotland and Ireland therefore p ay 210 per cent, on the value of their beverage. The working men of England who drink beer, however, we pay X22 10s per cent. but the upper middle class, who drink wine, pay only £ 5 per cent. of taxes on the value of their favourite liquour. Granting that ethical considerations justify the high duty on whisky as sold in the shops, surely no such considerations are operative, when we come to fixing the proportion of duty to value, in the case of beer and wine. The Rev Herber Evans, of Carnarvon, is the new- ly-appointed president of the Welsh Congregational Union for the coming year. On Wednesday morning the Rev David Davies, V esleyan local preacher, Borth, was found dead in bed. Mr W. H. Jones, deputy coroner, held an in- quest on the body in the afternoon, when a verdict was returned that death had resulted from natural causes. On the same day Dr Rowland, coroner, held an inquest on the body of a boy named Richard Lewis Hughes, who had been killed by a tram, whilst playing, at the East Davun Mine, Cwmsymlog. The meetings of the South Wales district of the Wesleyans werej held at Machynlleth last week, under the presidency of the Rev D. Young. During the first three days of the week this town was largely inundated with Nonconformist ministers who, with numerous representative laymen^attended the annual meeting of the Welsh Congregational Union, whose business meetings were held in the Baker-street chapel. At Tuesday's Council meeting, when a bill amount- ing to about forty pounds was sent in by Mr Gibson, for printing, &c., Mr Isaac Morgan asked why ten- ders were not invited for the work. It seems that tenders had been asked for, but other printers in the town were not invited to contract. This may or may not be a case of favouritism, but Mr Morgan was fully justified in drawing attention to the matter.

LOCAL AND DISTRICT NEWS. MARKET.—The monthly market on Monday was well attended, and all kinds of stock realised fairly good prices. FISHING-. Aoont .£300 worth of fish, were caught by Hoy lake fishermen in the bay during Wednesday night and Thursday morning, and despatched to the English markets. SPECIAL SERVICE.—The Rev Dr Greaves, chair- man of the Wesleyan conference, preached an admir- able sermon at the English Wesleyan chapel, Queen's- road, on Tuesday evening. The congregation was large. A collection in aid of the chapel funds was made at the close. DOWNIE'S^ BEQUEST.—A meeting of the trustees was held at the Town Hall on Thursday, when there were present—Mr Peter Jones (in the chair), Mr C. M. Williams, Mr George Green, and Mr T. Evans (Messrs Roberts, Son, and Evans), acting clerk. Relief was granted to two or three poor people. CAMBRIAN RAILWAYS.—Approximate return of traffic receipts for the week ending May 24, 188;5. —Miles open 17c1,. Passengers, parcels, horses, car- riages, dogs, and mails, £2,9;ô; merchandise, min- erals and live stock, = £ 1,710: total for the week, £ 4,330. Actual traffic receipts for the corresponding- J week last year :—Miles open, 180J. Passengers parcels, horses, carriages, dogs, and mails, £ 2,203: merchandise, minerals and live stock, £ 1,800; total for the week, < £ 4,018. Aggregate from commence- ment of half-year to this date, < £ 85,283; aggregate last year, £ 54,3ttl. Passengers, parcels, horses, car- riages, dogs, and mails, t747 increase merchandise, minerals and live stock, X99 decrease total in- crease for the week, £ 348 aggregate increase from commencement of half-year to this date, .£978. PRESSNTATIOKV—On Thursday evening, May 33th. the employes of the Cambrian railways in this town met at the station to make a presentation to Mr W. Bayley, ea. kis leaving for Buenos Ayres, he having obtained <a\nore lucrative appointment on the Buenos Ayres Southern railway. The presentation, which.'consisted of a handsome writing desk and an album, was made by Mr J. Biddulph, who placed in the album his photo, as also were those of Mr David Davies, carriage inspector, Mr R, Roberts, booking olerk, Mr Williams, telegraph clerk, and Mr Jones, .parcel clerk. Mr Roberts, booking clerk, acted as treasurer and secretary. A collection was also made among the workmen employed on the Manchester and Milford railway to make a presentation to Mr Thomas Davies, who has also received an appointment on the same railway at Buenos Ayres. The presentation, a beautiful silver watch, with an inscription stating the circumstances of the presentation, etc., was made at Lampeter by Mrs Owen, wife of Mr Owen, sta- tion-master. THE ODDFELLOWS' A.M.C.—The Manchester Unity Annual Moveable Committee, after an all night sitting for that purpose, concluded the business at 3.15 on Saturday morning. The election of direc- tors proved very tedious, as each must obtain a clear majority of the meeting, and three polls were conse- quently fruitless. The nine finally elected were— Messrs Rust (Lynn), Bennet (Chester), Pownall (Woolwich), Walton (Southampton), Cox (Stafford), Holmes (South London),Eastwood(Blackburn),Ingliss (Glasgow), and Outram (Sheffield). Mr Eastwood displaced Mr John Scholfield, who for 33 years was one of the directors Mr Outram was elected a trus- teo in the place of Mr Schofield, whose lengthened and valuable services were recognised by a special resolution, ordered to be engrossed upon vellum. A unity levy of a penny per member for management expenses having been approved of the Grand Master and Deputy Grand Master were then installed, after which the A.M.C. was formally dissolved.

THE PRISONER JOHN PRICE. The man Price, who now stands charged with the wilful murder of his wife, wrote to his mother and sisters, who live at West Bromwich, Staffordshire, on Thursday, apprising them of his awful position, and expressing a wish to see them once more ir. this world. He also desired to see Sergt-major Holmes, and he visited the man at the police station on Thurs- day evening. It is now pretty certain that Price was in the habit of carrying the revolver with which he committed the rash acts, but that he had pawned it before coming here at Swansea, and redeemed it only a few days before the murder was committed. The bullet which he lodged in his own neck has not been found, but on enquiry yesterday (Friday) morn- ing, we learned that his health was improving.

TREGARON. POLICE.—Constable Thomas Davies (15) has left for Aberystwyth, and his place is taken by Constable Jenkins (30), GOOD RHUBARB.—On Thursday morning Mr John Davies, Doldre, Tregaron, cut a piece of rhubarb weighing lbs, and other pieces about 2 lbs each. CHILD SCALDED TO DEATH.—On Friday evening week, at aboutlS p.m., a. little child two years old, living at Nantdderwen, fell into hot food which had just been boiled for the cattle, from which it expired in a very short time. Great sympathy is felt with the family in the sad occurence. MONTHLY MARKET.—This market was held on Tuesday, when cattle for sale were numerous and in fair demand. There were more dealers at this market than at the previous one. Sheep also were numerous, but did not sell as well as the cattle.

TOWYN. BURIAL ACCOMMODATION.—A vestry meeting was held on Thursday week, the Rev T. Lewis, "vicar presiding, for the purpose of considering the coiidi- tion of the existing burial accomodation and the desirability of providing additional burying ground.. After some discussion, Mr R. Jones, Tymawr pro- posed and Mr J. H. Jones seconded that a committee be appointed to inquire into the requirements of the district.—This was carried and the following were appointed Messrs J. Webster, Owen Daniel, Dr. Grosholz, Mr G. Jones, Tymawr, Mr Edwin Jones, Rev G. Evans, Cynfal and Mr William Jones, Aber- 1 dovey. Between 30 and 40 Welshmen in residence at Cam- bridge met in the rooms of Mr Griffiths, of Sidney College, on Saturday, for the purpose of forminc a new Welsh Club, to be called the St. David's Club Professor M'Kenny Hughes, the professor of geology in the University, was elected president, and Mr D. W. Jenkins, Clare College, honorary secretary. The High Sheriff of Anglesey (Mr R. R. Rathbone) has appointed as his chaplain the RevS. A, T. Yates, London,

As an instance of the increasing excursion traffic into North Wales a Chester correspondent states that no less than 34 special excursion trains passed through Chester into North Wales before ten o'clock on Friday morning week.

ABERDOVEY. The Observer is sold at Aberdovey by Mr E. Jones, Cambrian House. COMPETITIVE MEETING.—On Monday evening A competitive meeting on a small scale was held at & Calvinistic Methodist chapel. Prizes were given T°R recitations, spelling, &c. PEACE THANKSGIVING.—On Wednesday n-iornillgl at 11 a.m., an English service was held at St Peter Is Church, at the request of the Bishop of the DioceSS) its object being to thank God for the peaceful ter?¡! arrived at between England and Russia also to plore Divine aid on account of the present state of affairs. L TEA MEETING.—On Thursday afternoon tea wa.: given to members of the Calvinistic Methodist C0"160 (English) at the Market Hall; also a competiti*^ meeting was held in the evening, when prizes VV0RA. given for short essays and recitations by members of the Sunday school. The finances of cause in the place were read, and the statistics by 1 Edward Davies, slate agent. BURIAL BOARD.—A meeting of this board WaS held on Saturday, when there were present John Jones, Hugh Morgan, David Davies, J° Lewis, William Jone <. John Robertson, and Daniel. Mr James P. Tomlins, the was elected chairmau, in the room of the late RE7.A' Griffith, rector of Merthyr, and Mr John H077,1 Balkan Hill, was appointed vice-chairman. A of thanks for the kind vote of condolence passed ? Ile the board was read from Mrs Griffith. The B°R Commissioners of Her Majesty's Treasury APPRXVRA of a plan enabling the board ta mortgage the F'11 poor rates of ths ecclesiastical parish of ABERDO^8^' Advertisements were ordered to be iasasd for to erect the necessary building and the laying OUT 0 the burial ground. 0

CHURCH AND CHAPEL. <¡ Mr W. H. Gladstone, M.P., has preferred the ter, W. Dampier, curate of Brimmington, near CHEST field, to the vicarage of St Matthew, Buckley, ? L- shire, vacant by the resignation of the Rev J- Torre. The English Calvinistic Methodist Churches Beaufort-hill, Mon., and Bettws and Brooks, gomery, have unanimously invited Messrs D. '1'hornÊ' Aborcynffig and D. B. Edmunds, son of the Itey Edmunds of Swansea, to become their pastors.. P The Rev J. S. James has signed the pledge si*1 the Bangor Police Court case. On tended his chapel at Glamoyddan, near LLANDUO^I as a member of the congregation, but subseqa61? -J the members of the society again elected him A3 minister.

BIRTHS. I MORGAN.—JUNE 3RD, at the Talbot Hotel, TREGAR° the wife of Mr W. Morgan, of a son. MARRIAGES. ,G. EMBREY—EDWARDS.—JUNE 4th, at St. I Church, by the Rev J. H. Davies, M.A., Thomas Embrey, of Keel, Berriew, to ,1{ '3w' MARGARET EDWARDS, OF CEFN DREBOTH, BERN6 R MONTGOMERYSHIRE. I. FINCH—MITCHELL.—June 3rd, at St Mary's CH^F i Cardigan, by the Rev W. C. Davies, vicar, ASSIST- BY the Rev T. Williams, curate, Ellen, F daughter of Mr W. W. Mitchell, solicitor and TO^T clerk of the borough, to Mr George Finch, Eomf°R Essex.. GRADWELL— EVANS.—May 26th, at Trefilan CH by license, by the Rev Mr Griffith, rector, ALEXAFD son of Mr Gradwell, timber merchant, &c., J. port, to Margaret Ellen Elizabeth, fourth DAUFP1 of Mr John Evans, Gwrthwynt-ucha, Trefilan-' u. OWEN—HARRIES.—May 26th, at St Mary's church, Cardigan, by the Rev W. C. Davies, Mr Samuel Owen, of Gwernmedd, LLANGOEDH1^ to Emma Maria, daughter of Mr E. Harries, of t Fat Ox Inn. DEATHS.. DAVIES.—May 29th, at New Inn, Mr David Davies, aged 33.. D DAVIES.—May 8th, aged 76 years, Mr John D»VL Ffoslas, Llanfihangel-y-Croyddin Lower, farm0*' EVANS.—May 24th,aged 19,atPenparke, Miss EVA domestic servant. -PATH EVANS.—MAY 23RD AND 24TH, AT THESPIAN-STREET, & G AND RICHARD, TWIN CHILDREN OF MR JOHN MASON. EVANS.—MAY 30TH, AT DOLL-STREET, MACHYNLLETH, S Hugh EVANS, quarry man. e1 GRIFFITHS.—MAY 31st, at Trinity-row, Mr LeJlltl Griffiths, COACHMAN. N„. GRIFFITHS.—MAY 30TH, AT PENRALLT-STREET, MACW LLETH, THE WIFE OF MR RICHARD GRIFFITHS, J ONES.—MAY 28TH, AT MAENGWYN-STREET, MACHYNLIE MISS MARY JONES, GROCER, AGED 54 YEARS. N JONES.—MAY 25TH, AT CEFNGWYDDGRUG', ABERHOSS MACHYNLLETH, MR GRIFFITH JONES, AGED 71. JONES.—MAY 26TH, AGED 62, AT BIRMINGHAM, F Jones,the wife of the late Mr Thomas Jones, DRAP of this town. „ JONES.—JUNE 1st, AGED 34, Mary, the wife OR HUGH JONES, LABOURER, DOLGELLEY. > RIAL1' JAMES.—JUNE 1ST, AGED 70, AT LLANERCHPENTIR, FIHANGEL-Y-CROYDDIN LOWER, ANN, WIDOW OF MR V James, farmer. ¡v.{t KIRKBY.—June 2nd, at Llanfendigaid, Towyn, David Edward Kirkby, J.P., second son of THE^> Mr David Kirkby, J.P., of Battle End, I>RE^IAY aged 56 years.—Funeral at Talyllyn on SATUR U (to-day), at 2 o'clock.—Friends will please ACC V this intimation.. nti- MORGAN.—May 27th, aged 19, at Pyllau-issa, EH1 hangel-y-Croyddin Lower, Miss Mary Morgan- PRICE.—May 29th, aged74years, at Bronyfoel Bwlch, Llwyngwril, Mr David Price. RICHARDS.—May 24th, aged 14, at Moor-str David James, son of Mr John Richards, labourer.. RICHARDS.—May 15th, aged 33, Mr Evan RIC'1' Cnwchcoch, Llanfihangel-y-Croyddin Lower. lanet WILLIAMS.—May 27th, aged 30, at Gray's In11- Mr D. S. Williams, tin worker. ^RROI WILLIAMS.—May 29th, aged 39, Mrs Ellen YT. Williams, Vron Arran, widow of the late R. Williams, civil and mining engineer, ,ei WILSON.—May 25th, at Penclre, Cardigan, C?R Caroline, the youngest daughter of Mr W"118' Wilson, cabinet maker, aged 3 years

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