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NEWS AND OBSERVATIONS
NEWS AND OBSERVATIONS ORIGINAL AND SELECTED. During the next four months there will be considerable pressure on our space, and we have to ask our correspondents to write as briefly as possible, but to write frequently' A paper made up of the essence of news and opinions is far more readable than one filled with lengthy reports and letters, &c., which few persons have time to read. At the meeting of the Board of Guardians, held on Monday, it was proposed, but not car- lied, that a memorial be forwarded to the County Roads Board asking that body to with- draw a notice terminating Mr PRESTON'S en- gagement as County Roads Surveyor. As is well known, this notice was given to Mr PBESTON in order that his office might be amalgamated with that of County Surveyor. There was not the slightest imputation against him, personally or professionally, and it is undoubtedly a case of hardship, and public sympathy is clearly with Mr PRESTON. But it was hardly wise to ask one public body to pass a resolution which virtually amounted to a vote of censure on another in the manage- ment of their affairs. The question did not be- come a party one, for the resolution and the amendment were proposed by Liberals and seconded by Conservatives.. The Aberayron and Tregaron Boards of Guardians have for- warded memorials to the County Roads Board ia favour of the notice recently given to Mr PBESTON. The Board refused to give the paupers a treat on Jubilee day at the expense of the rate- payers. but they subscribed two or three pounds in the room for the purpose. It is not easy to understand the motive which could prompt the Guardians in a case of this kind. We are sorry to hear that after this year Constitution Hill will be enclosed, and only the path leading to Clarach will be allowed to re- main open to the public. Mr R. C. RICHARDES, Penglai3, has kindly decided not to enclose the hill this summer, but his tenants have de- manded repeated reductions in their rent owing to the damage done by visitors and others, and as he has made mort than one offer to let it to the Corporation at a moderate rental, he now feels constrained to protect himself against further demands. Constitution Hill is one of the most pleasant and popular resorts in the neighbourhood, and its loss to the town will be a calamity. Something should be done by the Cjip u-tl m without delay to prevent its beJng enclosed. ° A stile has been placed on the Brynymor 'Wa.lk, midway between the town and Bryny- mor, which is really an obstruction, being almost insurmountable by ladies. If those responsible for the erection of this most un- sightly structure erected it with the view of deterring ladies and others from using the path, we must say they have admirably suc- ceeded. We would call the attention of the town authorities to the obstruction to ensure its speedy removal. We understand that Mr R. C. RICHARDES intends re-opening the delightful Lovers' Z, Walk on Jubilee day (June 21st). The walk will be considerably extended this year. The outlook for crops has much improved during the past week, the copious rainfall which fell over the entire United Kingdom on Thursday night and the whole of Friday prov- ing very valuable to farmers, many of whom had gloomy forebodings that another bad har- dest was in store for them. Following the lain, warm, cloudy weather succeeded^ with occasional hours of bright sunshine, and the effects have been marvellously beneficial to green crops and cereals. Hence the position of the farmer is greatly improved to what it was a week ago. Although the spring has been a late one there is now good reason for believing that in many respects the harvest will be more abundant, unless some unforeseen circumstances arise, than we have had for some years past, and this will aid the farmers in meeting difficulties by which they have for &o long been surrounded. It is worthy of remark that in some cases cattle realised three pounds per head more at last Monday's market than beasts of similar character and condition did at the previous monthly stock market. Our agricultural friends will take heart on reading this infor- mation. For some time a good many Churchpeople have been angry with the "Observer" for venturing to say that the organisation of the Church is not perfect. Last week, however, these good people were fully avenged. The "Observer" blundered, and the Church was exultant. All the Christian world, of all shades of religious opinion, knew that Sunday week was Whit Sunday; yet the "Observer" innocently stated that it was Palm Sunday. The blunder was opportune. If the paper can commit an error of this kind, how can people be expected to have confidence that it will not mislead its readers in matters of much greater importance P The moral was obvious, and there was more exultation in certain circles over that one blunder than over ninety-and-nine just comments on Church matters which have appeared in the columns of the paper. As savages indulge in a dance around a victim before they devour him. so did these friends of ours hop and skip and shout hooray around this poor, innocent, stupid little blunder. We acknowledge our sin, and are truly penitent, and hope that such mis- lakes will not occur again. Indeed we are pre- pared to do penance, either in a sheet or in sackcloth and ashes, as the majority of our readers, in council assembled, may decide. When the Archbishop of CANTERBURY pre- sented the living of All Hallows, Upper Thames-street, London-which is almost a sinecure-—to the Rev THOMAS MOORE, he ex- Sressed • wish that it would enable him to evote a larger amount of attention to the work of Church defence, to which Mr MOORE has directed much of his energies. This recognition by the PRIMATE of work which is not strictly enjoined by the Prayer Book is highly commendable, and a little more of the same sort of thing would act as a valuable incentive. All are equal within the Church's gate" may have been a very good rule for GEOBQ. HBBBSET, but it OTIUCNTLY dow not eemnund1 it-self to the Vicar of Notley Marsh. who de- cliik*S to admit to the parish church the lads of the Hampshire Reformatory School, who have consequently to attend at Minstead Church, four miles from the school, where a special service is conducted for them by the Rector, the Rev. Canon COMPTON. The In- corporated Free and Open Church Association has had its attention directed to the matter, and an official communication has been made to the committee of the Reformatory school offering assistance in the preparation of a case for the law courts. Mr. GLADSTONE'S visit to Swansea, although undoubtedly a great event, has not fulfilled the expectations of his Liberationist friends. It was expected that he would raise the cry of Disestablishment of the Church in Wales; but he wisely avoided the subject, and dealt with the Irish question. The Whitsuntide excursions have resulted in a good thing for the Cambrian Railways, whose receipts last week amounted to an increase of J6833 over those of the corresponding week of last year—which, by-the-way, was not Whit week. We shall be heartily glad when this Jubilee business is over. There is nothing to be heard or seen that is not in some way or other con- nected with the Queen's Jubilee the very air is full of it. It is impossible to walk the street, or look in a shop window, or pick up a news- paper without coming across it. It is every- where. Friends do not talk together for five minutes without the Jubilee cropping up. Surely never has anything since the creation of the world been made so much of. It is not because we are not loyal subjects of the Queen that we wish the Jubilee celebrations over, but because we are tired of hearing the word so frequently. If ever a Sovereign deserved well of her people Queen VICTORIA does so. As a Queen, as a mother, as a lady, as a woman, she stands pre-eminent; a pattern to her subjects. During her reign this country has progressed in the arts of peace as it never progressed before and she has ever taken the keenest interest in the doings and the welfare of her people. Whilst wishing the proceedings over, we wish the event to be celebrated right royally, by all classes and creeds. Nowhere will the day be more pleasantly spent than in those places where the children and the poor are treated to a dinner or tea. The Rev H. H. DAVIES, vicar of Llangocd, Llanfihangel-tyn-Silwy, and Llanicstyn, near Beaumaris, has just passed through the Bank- ruptcy Court. It transpired that the reverend gentleman's income from three parishes was only JE98 a year, and that Mr HUGHES, a fortunate young gentleman, of Birkenhead, who is patron of the livings, gets J6575 a year from the same parishes in tithes.
LOCAL AND DISTRICT NEWS.
LOCAL AND DISTRICT NEWS. The police force received their summer clothing yesterday (Friday). Sergeant Dallison has been appointed swimming instructor at the Pnblic Baths. CAPTAIN DOUGHTON expects, within the next few days, a cargo of Mr. Henry Powell's very be-it Red Ash house coal, ex schooner Progress," Captain Jones, direct from Newport. JUBILEE TREATS.—It is proposed to give the children attending the National and those attending the Church Sunday schools a treat in celebration of the Queen's jubilee but the event will not take place on the 21st. The children attending the Board School will also be similarly entertained. THE ANNIE MAUDE.—This brigantine, which had been laying in the harbour for about twelve months' has now undergone thorough repairs, and left here yesterday (Friday) f, r Portmadoc, where she will take in a cargo of slates for Hamburgh. She is registered to carry 130 tons, and has become the property of Mr John Edwards, flannel merchant, Terrace-road. DOWNIE'S BEQOEST.—A meeting of the trustees was held on Thursday week at the Town Hall. The Rev J. H. Protheroe presided, the other members present being Mpjor Bassett Lewis, Alderman Peter Jones, Mr C. M. Williams, and Mr Evan Evans, clerk. There was no business worth recording. MADAME GWENFIL DAVIES, C. A.M.—This talented lady, accompanied by her husband, left this town by the 12.40 train on Monday, and reached Liverpool at eight o'clock. They boarded the steamship City of Montreal at 9.30 on Tuesday morning, after which the steamer was soon under way for America. We understand that Mrs Davies has already several engagements. THE PUBLIC LIBRARY —A meeting of the public library committpe was held at the Assembly Rooms on Thursday evening. Present—Mr W. H. Palmer (in the chair), Messrs C. M. Williams, D. C. Roberts John Morgan, J. P. Lewis, and W. R. Hall. The application of the librarian for an increase of salary was considered, and it was decided to raise it from X20 to X25 a year. THE ABERAYRON MAIL CAR.—The appearance of a man on horseback with the Aberayron mail bags on Wednesday evening, led to the rumour that an accident had befallen the driver of the car, but it appears that when near Llanfarian one of the horses jibbed and became unmanageable, and rather than lose time the mails were sent on as above indicated. There was no accident. TROTTING MATCH.—A large number of people assembled on the flat between the third and fourth mile-stones on the Tynllidiart-road on Thursday evening, for the purpose of witnessing a trotting match between ponies belonging to Mr William Morris, North-parade, and Mr David Evans, Rhos- cell&nfawr. The wager was said to be £ 10 aside, and we believe that other bets were freely made! After an exciting race, Mr Morris's pony won. After an exciting race, Mr Morris's pony won. THE PROPOSED FIRE ENGINE.—The Town Clerk has addressed the following letter to the lady who interested herself in getting up a memorial for presentation to the Town Council in favour of pro- viding a fire engine for the town •—"I am directed by the Town Council to acknowledge the receipt of. and to thank you for, the memorial with reference to a fire engine for this town and the formation of a fire brigade, and for the letters which accompanied the memorial. The memorial and letters were read at a special meeting of the council yesterday, and this important matter will be attended to." ODDFELLOW'S FUNERAL.-The funeral of Brother William Jones, of the Shipwright's Arms, Custom- house-street, for many years a member of St David's lodge of Oddfellows, took place on Thursday after. noon, when his remains were followed to the grave by a number of the brethren, besides a large circle of relatives and friends. The deceased was 65 years of age, and spent a great part of his life on sea. He was very widely respected, and was a regular attendant at the Welsh Church. The funeral service was con. ducted by the Rev D. L. Davies, curate.— On the same afternoon the remains of the late Mr John Evans, builder, who resided at Old Ropewalk, were interred at Llanbadarn churchyard. Deceased, who was 58 years of age, had bren ill for several years he was a consistent member of Tabernacle Calviniatic Metho- dist church. "THE CHURCH IN WALES.Th;s formed the snbiect of an address delivered by the Rev J. H. Davies, M.A., formerly of this town, to the Birming- ham Church of England Young Men's Society on Tuesday evening. There was a large attendance, and the lecturer, who spoke for about an hour and was listened to with great attention, gave a detailed account of the Church from the very earliest period, describing the form of worship among our forefathers previous to the introduction of Christianity, and then proceeded to review the suc- cessive struggles and changed during the different dynasties until Wales became annexed to England. He followed with an account of the rejection of Welsh bishops from their sees, and the substitution of English bishops also showing many of the causes of Nonconformity in Wales, giving short histories of Daniel Rowlands, Howel Harris, Gruffydd Jones, Ac., and their awakening power. He also alluded to the present state of things in Wales, stating how the Church now stood, proving her to be an inseparable part of the Church of England; but while he was not favourable to disestablishment and disendowment, he was anxious and earnest for great reform in Church matters, ogwrwi" dinestablishmezit would be inevitable. A hearty vote of thanks was acoorded to Mr Davies at the cloee of the lecture. PUBLIC LIBRARY.— Number of books borrowed during the week ending Saturday June 4th, 335; cor- responding week of last year 314. Visitors, 42. We understand that it is proposed to light a huge bonfire on the top of Plynlimon on the night of Jubilee day. FORESTRY.—At the monthly meeting of Court Old Castle, A.O.F., held on Tuesday evening, six new members were admitted, and it was decided to reduce the age of admission from eighteen to sixteen years. MONTHLY MARKET.—There was a good attendance at the market on Monday, and the number of cattle offered was large but the buyers were limited, and the business done was not brisk. THE A.M.C. AND THE WELSH LANGUAGE.—At Friday's sitting of the Ancient Order of Oddfellows' A.M.C., which held its deliberations at Dover last week, the meeting directed the revised laws to be published in Welsh. THE RECENT PRIMROSE ENTERTAINMENT.—The Countess of Lisburne and Mrs W. B. Powell Lave kindly handed over the proceeds of the Primrose League entertainment, held last week. to Mr E. P. Wynne, treasurer of the Conservative Working Men's Club. SOCIETY FOR THE PROPAGATION OF THE GOSPEL. -Mr Francis, of Curzon Cottage. Infirmary-road, has been appointed local secretary to this society. He has received a number of collecting boxes, which he will be happv to distribute among young people taking an interest in this part of Christian work. MR GLADSTONE'S VISIT TO SWANSEA.-About fifty admirers of the Right Hon. W. E. Gladstone left this town on Saturday, by excursion train on the Manchester and Milford Railway, to take part in the demonstration in his honour. A banner had been made specially for the occasion to head the con" tingent, which took part in the procession. "WELSH SAMBo.We understand that Dr Har- ries, the owner of this celebrated jumping pony, which took first prize at the Olympia, London, has sold him to Mr Knight, of Stafford, for a sum of .£105. The doctor was offered 235 guineas for Welsh Sambo after his wonderful performance in London, but -he had previously made a bargain with Mr Knight. All who want to buy Drapery Goods, boys' or men's Ready-made Clothes, dress, furnishing, or house- hold goods of any description, would do well to cal1 at J. Walter Evans, general draper and clothier. Little Darkgate-street (opposite the Corn Market Hall), Aberystwyth. Choice assortment of floor and stair oil cloths and lace curtains in new designs also latest novelties in prints and dress goods. Suits made to order on shortest notice. EXCURSIONS.—Two excursion trains came in on Saturday, the excursionists being mainly composed of the Oldham Foresters and the Mossley Ancient Order of Shepherds, with their wives and friends. They were accompanied by a band, which, in the afternoon, performed a programme of music on the pier, and there was some dancing; but, the day being fine, the attractions of the bay and the lovely scenery to be viewed from the heights above the town induced the larger proportion of the visitors to seek their enjoyment in more exhilarating pleasures than even tripping on the light fantastic toe." CAMBRIAN RAILWAYS.—Approximate return of traffic receipts for the week ending June 5th, 1887. Miles open 182. Passengers, parcels, horses, car- riages, dogs, and mails, £ 2,812; merchandise, min- erals and live stock, 431,503 total for the we«k 4!4,315. Actual traffic receipts for the corresponding week last year Miles open, 182. Passengars, parcels, horses, carriages, dogs, and mails, £ 1,790; merchandise, minerals and live stock, JB1,692 total for the week, £ 3,482. Aggregate from commence- ment of half-year to this date, £ 65,868 aggregate last year, £ 63,108. Passengers, parcels, horses, car- riages, dogs,and mails, .£1,022 increase; merchandise, minerals and live stock,42189 decrease; total increase for the week, 43833 aggregate increase from com- mencement of half-year to this date, 432,760. COUNCIL.—A special meeting of the council was held on Thursday, at noon, at the Corporation officea, when there were present Mr George Green (mayor), Alderman Roberts, Messrs D. C. Roberts, Richard James, W. H. Palmer, William Thomas and John Morgan H. L. Evans, borough accountant, and J. Evans, clerk, to consider what course should be taken with respect to a claim of 431 2s 8d harbour dues owing by the brigantine Annie Maude. The vessel entered the harbour some eighteen months ago, anu at the request of the owners the dues were allowed to remain unpaid. Afterwards she was sold to Mr J- Edwards, Terrace-road, and the question arose whether he is liable for the amount. It was decided to refer the matter to the corporation solicitor. We understand that Mr Edwards has since consented to pay, and that he will recover the amount from the previous owners. I hear that Messrs Cash's workpeople will go to Aberystwyth, the queen of Welsh watering places, this season (says a writer in the Coventry Reporter "). They could not possibly have hit upon a better place, as it is one of those places where you can enjoy yourself. It is rather a long journey, it is true, but by starting on the overnight, say about 11 o'clock, you arrive at the sea-coast about seven o'clock in the morning, so that you have a good day before you. Besides, a good forty winks can be ob- tained during the journey, which will make you feel quite refreshed for the day. Being somewhat ac- quainted with the place, I shall be pleased to accord any information to the committee if they choose to apply at your office, as a few particulars respecting a distant place may be of interest to those drawing up the programme. CYCLING CLUB.-Meet on the Marine Terrace every Wednesday at seven, and Saturday at 2.30. Runs for June :—Saturday 11th, Llanrhystid We(j'. nesday 15th, Borth Saturday 18th,Cross wood- Wed- nesday 22ud, Talybont; Saturday 25th, Machynlleth" Wednesday 29th, Llanilar. All cyclists invited. At the athletic sports, held on Whit Monday at Oswestry, H. Wheatley took second prize from scratch in the one mile open bicycle handicap. The Welsh racing cyclist club was well represented at the Lower Grounds, Birmingham, on Tuesday, the 31st. Amonff their members Meudy Parry, Swansea, won the one mile open bicycle handicap in 2min. 50sec from 115 yards' start. Howell, Swansea, took 3rd in tricycle handicap in 3min. 3sec. from 160 yards • and H. Wheatley, Aberystwyth, ran third in his haaf 2min 48sec from 130 yards. 1 A RARE FISH.— Alfred Worthington succeeded in capturing a fine specimen of the frog fish, other known as the angler, one day last week. The 80™*° has obtained the name of angler owing to its ]jJ!5Cie a long projecting line on the top of ita n lD^ with which it is supposed to entice stna?fG' fish, and then suddenly gorge them. The n -r men obtained by Worthington is a very f?ci* •ne, weighing nearly I cwt, and being about five ft in length; its mouth is about 24 inches wide The college authorities have secured it for their mn0n and it was taken to Mr Hutchings, Bridge-street *01?' stuffed. It was caught in a trawling not, andwh opened there were found in its inside nine ear fr* one of which would weigh at least two pounds 'rl very probable that it swallowed these A16 having been made prisoner. alter FATAL ACCIDENT TO TOM WILSON.—IFAN T our readers will learn with regret that Mr T ° Wilson's earthly career has been ended in a f tragic and painful manner. We learn the fnii ~m- facts from a Sheffield paper :—" Mr Tom w*]"ns' who for the last month has been touring with lur' Sidney Herberte-Basing's company, was proceeding from Exeter to Teignmouth, Devon, to fin nights' engagement with the Unknown' 8IX He had his daughter with him, and in the con D^f the journey it is said that the child fell fror8e+i? carriage door, which flew open, and that in save her he fell after her upon the line auch frightful injuries that there is no hone recovery. He now lies at the infirmary at T.\Jr A letter haw been received by Mr Saville mono i the Theatre Royal, Sheffield, from MrHerhV* Baaing in which he says, I am sorry to tell Mr Tom Wilaon is dying. His little One fell out of the carriage as the train was going, and ho °: out after her. We all liked him exceedinf»wmpe^ are most grieved.' .A letter from the manLer has also been received in which he says, 4 Durfn month he was here he made himself a great both on and off the stage.' Mr Wilson two visits to Sheffield made himsslf' eir^f^-i popular not only by his clever acting but h* genial manner off the stage, and the' news nf v accident will be received by his numerous faJufe here with sincere regret." We have since that Mr Wilson has succumbed to his injuries was engaged for several seasons on the nW 4.vT„ town by Mr W. H. Palmer, where his performance, gave the greatest satisfaction to hundreds of visif^T with whom, as well as with the townspeople genAMiw' he was a great favourite. We all liked him « ceedmgly" waa the remark of Mr Herbert* and will be endorsed by all who had the pleaeuM of Mr Wilson a acquaintance.
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CHURCH AND CHAPEL.
CHURCH AND CHAPEL. The festival of the Holy Trinity was celebrated at irimty Church on Sunday. At 8.30 the holy com- munion was administered to a fairly large number of communicants. At 11 there was the usual morning service, with the addition that the choristers entered the building singing the processional hymn Onward, Christian Soldiers." The Rev Prebendary Williams, vicar, preached. In the evening another processional hymn was sung, and also the anthem I am Alpha and Omega," Miss Price singing the solo. The Rev D. W. Jenkins, curate, preached. The congregations were large, especially in the evening, when the aTo Was *nconveniently crowded. At St. Michael's Church, on Trinity Sunday, the usual services were held, when hymns of a suitable c aracter were sung. Holy Communion was cele- Drated at eight and again after (the eleven o'clock service. The Rev. W. Evans, curate, preached in the morning, and the Rev. J. H. Protheroe, vicar, in « e7ei?in^- The congregations were large, and the oirertones for the day very satisfactory. „ cv- J- E- Hill, the vicar of Welshpool, has been offered, and will probably accept, the living of rawardine, the gift of the Earl of Powis. General regret is expressed at the prospect of the Vicar's de- parture from the parish, where he has laboured for many years. Amongst those who were admitted on Sunday into priests orders by the Lord Bishop of Liverpool, we noticed Revs J. R. Jones, curate of Widnes, and D. i ■ ^eee> of this town, who is serving the curacy of c>t. George's Wigan. In the evening Mr Rees read the service in Welsh at St. David's Church, when the Kev James Davies preached. Being communion &unday, the congregation was large, and Mr Rees rendered the worshippers very much satisfaction by I good reading. The Rev Canon McCormick, vicar of Hull, has P f ^le Rev Dr Young, President of the Wesleyan Conference, to read the lessons at the Jubilee service Tnf church on the 20th. I he new church of St. John's, at Rhyl, was opened on Tuesday week, when the Bishop of St. Asaph P^ched in the morning, Canon Jones, of Llanrwst, lQ the afternoon, and Archdeacon Smart in the evening. It has been erected at the west end of the + Iu! chiefl7 meet the wants of summer visitors Tk seas'^e resort. Ine Rev William Owen, Pentir Bangor, has been offered and has accepted the curacy of St. David's ^hurch, Liverpool, to work the Welsh mission at •K-irkdale in connection with the Welsh Church of this y* Mr Owen has laboured very successfully for years at Bangor, and probable his experience 2^11 prove of much service to him in the north dis- trict of Liverpool. The Lord Bishop of the diocese has shown his sympathy with the work by becoming ? snbscriber of 435 a year to the curacy fund, and aeartily approves of the appointment. It is a strange coincident that Mr Owen and the incumbent of St. David's, were together at the Gammer School of this town, under Mr Edward Jones. I he annual meetings in connection with the Old Welsh Association of Baptist Churches of the coun- ties of Montgomery and Radnor were held at Rhay- ader on Wednesday and Thursday week, when there ^<8 a large attendance of ministers and delegates. R- ^on^erence ministers and delegates began its sittings on Wednesday morning. The chair was taken by the Rev. J. Mostyn, Newtown, president of the Association, the Rev. J. Griffiths, Llanidloes, ecretary, also being present. The President deliv- ered an address, which was followed by the transac- 9^ the usual business. It is proposed to affiliate the Calvinistic Methodist churches at Pentremoch and Ewloe Green with that of Buckley, and to place them under the pastoral Care of uev. Wm. Hobley. The vacancy in the pastorate of the Calviniatic Methodist church at Rhayader, caused by the death of Rev. Daniel Jones, has been filled by the appoint- ment of Rev. J. Ernest Jones, who was publicly J?ducted on the occasion of the recent meeting of e m°flthly meeting. Monthly Tidings regrets that the cause (Cal- vinistic Methodist) at Babell is dying." Few attend the services, and often no preacher is provided, because the few friends cling to the Welsh." Rev. David Davies (Calvinistic Methodist) has "t> Llanover, and is now residing at Llanelly, in w ?onf~Jre; an<l Rev. F. Herepath has resumed his Caetlet°wn, Mon. holri f ies^e?rari South Wales District Meetings were fnr+v, a .wc a' Ferndale. It was agreed to ask the of c?n^ererl.cc to appoint a large committee anT En8flish members to consider the uesirabihty of amalgamating all the circuits in South Wales, whether Welsh or English, into one district. Key. R. Koberts, ex-president, and other represent- ative members of the Connexion were in attendance. The Congregationalists of Towyn, Bryncrug, Llane^ryn, Aberganolwyn, and Pennal, held the annual meeting of their association at Towyn on Whit Monday. At the meeting, held at one o'clock Mr. R. Morgan builder, presided, and delivered an address on the benefit derivable to the youn°r from such gatherings. Mr. David Jones, America, also made a short and effective speech The Sunday school scholars were examined by Mr. G. Roberts, Llanegryn, and Mr. H. W. Griffiths, Towyn, in the history of Christ. Mr. Ebenezer Jones, Abergan- olwyn, conducted the singing. Several certificates were granted to children for proficiency in history. A similar meeting was held at six o'clock, when the Rev. Wm. Perkins, Pennal, presided, and Mr. Lod- wwk Festiniog, conducted. The singing was praise- worthy throughout the day. The attendance at both meetings was very large .v,^fnr?^lChr0?icleAhl.e death^7 his own hand,of an 1 Pfr ?r Congregational churches at Cwmrhoa and Tretower, Breconshire, Mr Jones, who is said to have been in a depressed state for some time, hung himself m a barn on Thursday week. Eight memorial stones of a new Congregational schoolroom were laid on Thursday week at Abersychan, for the church of winch Rev J. LI. Jones is pastor. Revs W. Penry Jones (Penywaun), D. M. Davies,and Mr J.IDaniel, who presided at the evening meeting, also took part. Mr ldris Williams, of Porth, has been chosen chair- man, for next year to the Welsh Congregationalists of Glamorganshire. The English Congregational Church at Pontypridd, Glamorganshire, under the pastorate of the Rev D. Laurence Evans, has commenced its new chapel. The building is expected to be completed by the end of the year. It is to seat 600, and to cost upwards of 432,800. v RevO. Jacobs (Congrogational),onleavingNeyland, to undertake the pastorate of Albany Chnrch, Haverfordwest, has been presented with an illumina- ted address and a purse containing 4320. Revs C. Guion, J. E. Griffiths, W. A. Edwards, R. Harris,and others delivered addresses. During Mr Jacobs' ministry of seven years, 139 new members were re- ceived, and 43446 of the debt cleared. A remarkable collection took place on Sunday week at the English Baptist Church, Greenfield, Llanelly, of which Rev R. Evans is pastor. In res- ponse to an appeal for help in the erecting of a new scheolroom XI,000 was collected. No debt exists on the church, and a local paper says, "Only once a year is a collection made. J for the new and en- iarged Welsh Baptist Chapel (Calfaria) at Llanelly f°r tSt WT\EOTJame9 Griffith is minister! ^as laid by Mra W. Thomas, of Wellfield. The old chapel, which waa erected in 1881, only holds 350 per- sons, and, as there are no less than 255 communicants, a larger building is imperatively required. Mr W. Howell presided at the public meeting,which was well attended. The annual meeting of the North Wales English Baptist Association was held on Tuesday, at Llan- dudno. The vaoancy in the pastorate of the English Cal- vinistic Methodists chapel at Colwyn Bay has been fiHed by the appointment of the Rev John Edwards, of Zoar English chapel, Risca, Monmouthshire. On Thursday the Rev Mr Jones was ordained to 0 wr11!? Baptist chnrch at Penrhyncoch. On Wednesday evening, the Rev D. J. Jones, Memorial Chapel, Swansea, and the Rev J. A. Morris Aberystwyth, preached On Thursday morning, the Rej J- A-bMor £ 8 eauve th0 ch^&e *<>the new minister, and the Rev Mr Thomas, of Carmarthen, gave the charge to the church In the evening the Revs Mr Jones, Swansea, and Mr Thomas preached There were large congregations at all the services. Mr Jones is a native of Rhymney, and is brother to the Rev Mr Jones, minister of Walter's-road chapel, Swansea. From statistics presented at the General Assembly in Liverpool, we find that the number of chureh mem- bers in connection with the Welsh Fresbyterian Church has increased from 91,717 in 1867 to 129 458 by the end of 1886, and the total collections have ad- vanced from X104,587 to £ 167,794. The total collections of the Connexion during the last twenty years have been close upon three millions of pounds.
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WELSH ITEMS.
WELSH ITEMS. Mr S H. Whitbread, son of Mr Whitbread, M.P., has been adopted as the Liberal candidate for Radnor- shire. Mr Stuart Rendel, M.P., has contributed .£25 to a fund which has been opened for the benefit of the widow of Mr John Ceiriog Hughes. At Manafon, Montgomeryshire, the Rev E. Jenkins, rector, has firmly refused to make any remission on the tithes now due. There are 166 tithepayera in the parish, nearly all of whom have refused to pay. Proceedings have been suspended awaiting the result of the Meifod conflict. Itis understood that distraints will be made at an early date, and a mass meeting of tithepayers and supporters had been convened for Wednesday. A shocking tragedy has occurred at Rhyl. Mr Alfred Murray Browne, aged 20, son of Mr Murray Browne, J.P., of Rhyl, Local Government Board inspector, retired to his bedroom, and soon after eleven o'clock a report was heard. Thenextmorning, as deceased did not appear, the door was forced, and Mr Murray Browne was found dead, having been shot through the temple. At the inquest the jury returned a verdict of "Accidental death." The London evening papers of Tuesday state that it is reported that pieces of gold have been discovered bv miners in the bed of the river Mawddach, North Wales, and investigation seems to confirm the state- ment that the bed of the river is impregnated with gold, which has probably been washed down from the hills. Some fifteen years ago a great rush was made neJ'8'hbourhood of Dolgelley and the valley of the Mawddach, where a rich quartz of gold had been fomid. The Clogau Mine was opened, a company (of which Mr John Bright was one of the directors) was formed, and tor some time upwards of one hundred ounces of gold per week were sent away from the mine. Fourteen men were buried at Barry Docks, near Cardiff, by a fall of earth on Wednesday night. Three were killed, and the remainder were severely bruised.
THE CHURCH IN WALES.
THE CHURCH IN WALES. TO THE EDITOR OF THE ABERYSTWYTH OBSERVER. Sir,-The supporters of disestablishment of the Church in Wales assert that it is an alien Church founded by Henry VIII. I take it that these enthusiasts believe in Mr Gladstone as a superior being; at least they worship him as they would a god. What did this great authority say at Swansea The English knew the Welsh had a natonality a. good while after the Welsh Church was incorporated with the English Church. That came long after the foundation of the See of Canterbury and St Augus- tine. The Welsh Church existed long before Canter- bury was founded. The Welsh Church sent bishops and monks to confer with the envoys of St Augustine when he came to England." Now, I ask does not this great authority prove without a shadow of a doubt that the Church in Wales, with its bishops, priests and deacons. existed hundreds of years before the English Church was founded by St Augustine. The Welsh Church is the real ancient British Church, and is most beautiful historical institution, and its disestablishment and disendowment would be a national calamity and an everlasting shame. I ask is not the Church in Wales the same now as it was before it was incorporated with the English Church ? If not, then the Calvinistic Methodist is not the same now as it was before it was incorporated with the Presbyterians of Scotland. H. W. M.
MACHYNLLETH.
MACHYNLLETH. PRIMROSE LEAGUE.—We understand that the local habitation, of which the Dowager Machioness of Londonderry is ruling councillor, now numbers upwards of 1,000 members. ACCIDENT TO MR JOSEPH EVANS.—We are sorry to learn that Mr Joseph Evans, J.P., of Fron- gog, had a serious spill on Monday week. He was on horseback near Carno, when the animal shied at a passing train, and Mr Evans was thrown over its head, and received considerable injuries. We are glad to hear that he is progressing favourably. FAIRS ACCOMODATION.—Mr Richard Gillart pre- sided over a meeting held on Wednesday evening, when it was reported that a number of farmers had promised to send their sheep to the fairs, and the meeting decided to provide pen accommo iation. The Cambrian Railways Company intend giving additional facilities for visitinsj and leaving the town on market days. A CHILD DROWNED.—An inquest was held on Wednesday, at Glanyrafon, Forge, before Mr. David Evans, deputy coroner, and a jury, on the body of the infant daughter of a domestic servant named Jane Evans. The evidence went to show that the child was drowned in the river Dulas on the previous Sunday, and a verdict of aceidentlly drowned was returned. HIGHWAY BOARD.—A meeting of this Board was held on Wednesday. Present: Mr. G. W. Griffiths, chairman, Messrs. J. Owen, Llawr Penegoes, Daniel Howell, Llanbrynmair, John Rees, Isygarreg, Hugh Lewis, Llanwrin, Richard Owen and Ellis Rees, Darowen, Edward Roberts, Cemmaes, D. O. Williams, D. Evans, clerk, D. Morgan, assistant clerk, and John Jones, surveyor. The Surveyor's report was considered. VESTRY.—A vestry meeting was held at St. Peter's church on Thursday, to consider several matters relating to the town.
LAMPETER.
LAMPETER. FUNERAL.—On Tuesday, the 7th inst., the funeral of Miss Anne Jones, the only daughter of Mrs Elizabeth Jones, of Tanyrallt, near Lampeter, aged 23 years, took place. A funeral sermon was preached in the house by the Rev D. Jones, M.A., vicar of the parish. The body was enclosed in a polished oak coffin with white metal furniture, which was com- pletely covered with beautiful wreaths and interred at Capelygroes Unitarian burial ground, near Llan- wnen, and at a special wish to the deceased, the Vicar of Lampeter also kindly officiated at the grave. BOARD OF GUARDIANS, FRIDAY, JUNE 3RD. Present—Mr Thomas Price, Wernfendigiad (in the chair), Rev Daniel Jones, Lampeter, Messrs John Fowden, Bank Hall, T. H. R. Hughes, Neuadd- fawr, David Davies, Lampeter, David Davies, Llanybyther, and J. G. Marsden, Dyffrin. Out-rcl'ef.—For the past fortnight, in the Lampeter district, per Mr David Parry, e30 12s 4d, to 140 paupers; Llanybyther district, per Mr John Jones .£315s 7id, to 132 paupers. Number in the house 18. Corresponding week in the last year 19. Balance in the treasurer's hands X108 10s 3d. School Board EUetion.—The following persons have been nominated candidates for election as members of the School Board for the united dig- of Lampeter :-The Rev Daniel Jones, M.A vicar- Rev R. C. Jones, Unitarian minister, Mr J. Fowden: Bank Hall, Mr John Morris, Bridge-street, Mr Roderick Evans, chemist, Mr J. W. Evans, chemist, Professor Walker, St. David's College, and Mr Lewis Davies, Bridge-street. The first four were members of the old board. The polling is fixed for the 6th instant.
IMARKETS.
MARKETS. LIVERPOOL, FRIDAY. [PRESS ASSOCIATION TELEGRAM. ] The market opened with only a limited demand for wheat, and the tendency of prices is in buyer's favour. Indian corn quiet and easier. New mixed American 3s. ltd. to 4s. ltd. Beans and peas quietly steady. Oats quiet, unchanged. Weather brilliant. ABERYSTWYTH, MONDAY. Wheat 5s Od to 5s 6d per bushel barley, 3s 6d to 4s Od per bushel white oats, newj2s 9d to 3s 04 per bushel old Os Od to Os Od per bushel eggs, 20 j for a Is fresh butter, Os 8d to Os lOd per lb salt ditto, 8d to lOd per lb fowls, per couple, 3s 6d to 4s Od; ducks do., 5s Od to 6s Od geese, Os Od to Os Od turkeys, Os Od to Os Od; Welsh cheese, Os Od potatoes, per bushel, 2s 6d to 3s Od; new do., Os Od per lb. NEWTOWN, TUESDAY. Wheat, 16s Od to 18s Od per 2401bs. barley, 4s 8d to 5s 6d per 701bs.; oats, 17s 6d to 21s Od per 2251bs.; eggs, 16 to — for a shilling; butter, Os 8d to Os 9d per lb.; fowls, 4s Od to 5s Od per couple; ducks 5s Od to 6s Od per couple; geese, 5s 6d to 7s 6d, each; turkeys, Os Od to Os Od each potatoes, la per 201bs.; beef, 5d to 7d per lib.; mutton, 7d to 8d veal, 9d to Od.; pork, 7d to 8d. WELSHPOOL, MONDAY. Wheat, Os Od to Os Od per 75 lbs.; barley, Os Od to 08 Od per 701bs.; oats, 14s Od to 16s Od; eggs, 16 to 18 for a shilling; butter, Os 9d to Os 10d per llb.; fowls, 4s 6d to 6s Od per couple ducks, 08 Od to 011 Od per couple geese Os Od to Os Od each turkeys, Os Od to Os Od each; potatoes, Os Od to Os Od per 901bs. CARMARTHEN, SATURDAY. Eggs, 20 to 22 for la fresh butter, 10ld to Is Od per Ib; salt do.,Os 9j-d to Os IOtd per lb; fowls,46 6d to 6a Od per couple ducks, 5s 3d to 6s 6d per couple; geese, Û8 Od to Os Od turkeys, Os Od to Os Od; cheese, 28s to 30s per lOOlbs; barley, Os d to OsOd per bushel; wheat, Os Od to Os Od per bushel; oats, Os Od per bushel. CARDIGAN, SATURDAY, Wheat, 08 Od to Os Od per 651bs; barley. Os Od to 0a Od per 561bs; oats, 0a Od to 0s 0d pe 751ba j •ggs, 189 foe Ss 6d; freah butter, lOd to 1« Od t salt do., 0|d to 104; fowls, 4a 6d to fa 0d per couple daoka, SeQdto 5tj6d;g<rcae,0<itQQd p* lb, do.. 9i4 to 104; fowls, 4a 6d to 5a Od per couple daoka, SeQdto 5tj6d;g<rcae,0<itQQd p* lb,
COUNTY COURT.
COUNTY COURT. monthly sitting of the court was he Id aft the Tom Hall to-day (Friday) before Judge Bishop. There was very little business.
DIVISION OF THE PARISH.
DIVISION OF THE PARISH. It is probyble that the parish will be dividecJ shortly.
THE APPOINTMENT OF MAGIST2ATES.
THE APPOINTMENT OF MAGIST2ATES. In the House of Commons, on Thursday Mr H. Mathews, in reply to Mr Roberts', said tha& the power of appointing justices of the peace for counties was vested in the Lord Chancellor, w" usually acted on the recommendation of the lords lieutenants of counties.
oRDINATION.-ST. DAVID'S.
oRDINATION.-ST. DAVID'S. c,,4 £ a .special ordination held by the Lord Bishoo of nVi 8 at fc^e Chapel of St John the Baptist, ia the Palace at Abergwili, on Trinity Sunday, the following were ordained deacons, and licensed to curaciesGeorge Edmund Warlow, B.A., Clare .,CMmbrlld?e' to Tenby, Pembrokeshire. Thomas Millmgchamp Morgan, licentiate in divinity. St. David s College, Lampeter, to St. David's. Carmarthen. The following were ordained by letters of request* from the Bishop of Llandafif:—David Thomas B A. Emmanuel College, Cambridge. Richard Jones Sfe Aidan's College, Birkenhead. Mr. Warlow was the gospeller.
CARDIGAN.
CARDIGAN. On Tuesday and Wednesday the great an" meetings, or Cymanfa, of the Congregational Asociar- tion for the counties of Cardigan, C-irmarthen, and Pembroke were held at Cardigan. The proceedings commenced with a conference, which was held in tho Capel Mair at ten on Tuesday. The president for the year was the Rev S. Davies, Siloa, Llanelly, hot in his absence the chair was occupied by the Rev E. Lewis, Brynberien. A paper was read oil the Spirituality of Religion." A resolution wae proposed condemning the policy of the present Government and their Liberal Unionist supporters in refusing to grant Home Rule to Ireland, and expressing the continued confidence of the associa- tion in Mr. Gladstone, whom they trusted would yet be spared to see h s Home Rale policy triumphant*. -An amendment to this proposal, so fitr as it ap- proved of the measures of Mr. Gladstone for H.)JØa Rule, was moved by Mr. Henry R. Daniel, solicitor. The subject was very warmly discussed, but on being put to the vote the amendment walt negatived by a considerable majority.—A resola- ef satisfaction at the reception accorded Mr. GlMitone at Swansea was also passed.~ On Tuesday afternoon sermons were delivered to a large assembly in the Recreation Ground, where convenient stage had been erected. In the evening sermons were preached in the Capel Mair Indepen- dent chapel, and also in the Baptist chapel. Wednesday the open air services commenced seven, and were continued at 10 a.m., two and six p.m. The weather at the early services on Wednes- day was very wet, but during the day it turned out- favourable, and immense congregations attended all the services, the town during the intervals beinflT filled with visitors and strangers, who were hospi- tably entertained by the inhabitants.
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BIRTHS. CLEATON. May 25th, at Vaenor, De Sydenham, S.E., the wife of Edmund R. CleatoB* of a son. DANIEL. May 22no, at High-street, Towyn, the of Mr H. Daniel, of a son. JENKYN. — June 4th, wife of Mr Iwan Jenky1^ F.R.H.S Bethesda, of a daughter. laso- LLOYD.—June 4th, at 36, Seymour-street, Poe, equa-e, London, Lady Lloyd, Bronwydd, of daughter. MARRIAGES. EVANS—WILLIAMS. —June 4th, at the register officer before the registrar, Rev W. Jones, Mr ThomoO Evans, Tyllwyd, to Miss Mary Ann William^ BrynbwL Ev A.NS- WII.oLIAMs.-May 31st,at Pencarreg ChorcBfe by the Rev D. D. Evans, vicar, assisted by the 909 Henry Jones, Llanybyther, John Evans, TynrlrOll. Llauwenog, to Elizabeth, eldest daughter of Mr T. Williams, Maesycanol. LLOYD—JONES.—June 1st, at the Register Lampeter, by Mr David Parry, registrar, Lloyd,Glanrafon-ucha, Llanfairclydogau, to M*8* Hannah Jones, Moelfryn, Llanfairclydogau. RODERICK—EVANS.—June 1st, at the Register Lampeter, by Mr David Parry, registrar, Roderick, Ffaldybrenin Inn, Llancrwys, to gism Anne Evans, Wernfendigaid, Llancrwys. THOMAS—JONES.—June 1st, at the Register Office, Lampeter,by Mr David Lloyd, Dolgwm House, re- gistrar, William Thomas, 4,I^dy Margaret Terrace Eastmoore, Cardiff* to Miss Sarah Jones, pfynOSfc" fair, Lampeter. DEATHS- DAVIES.—June 6th, at Quebec-row, LlaabadaflH David Davies. DA. VIEs.-May 24th Mr David Davies, at GlanwerB, Borth, aged 67 years. ce1 r*S •ne -n • Chalybeate-terrace, age^ P^^ r#rinePuVle8'/0rmerly of Tanybank. a^ed59. aftera protracted ILLNESS builder, Old Ropewalk, Trefechan- u HRBYS. May 31st, at his son's residence, David Humphreys, sanitary inspector, Plas ViDa. Machynlleth, James Humphreys, formerly of Ceiflt- maes, aged 85 years. JONES. June 5th, Llanbadarn, Margaret Jomea, aged 42 years. JONES-June 5th, Custom House-street, Willian* Jones, mariner, aged 68 years. RICHARDs.-May 4th, aged 24 years, at Swansea* John, third son of David and Elizabeth RicharcUfc of Tyncoed, Lledrod. RICHARDS.—May 15th, aged 26 years, at Swansea, Evan, seoondson of David and Elizabeth Richards, of Ty'ncoed, Lledrod. Ross. June 7th, at Prospect-street, Mrs Margaret Ross, widow of Mr John Ross, mariner, aged 7Cw years. THE ABERYSTWYTH ENAKBLLBD SLATE AJID MARBLE COMPANY, LIMITBD, LLANBADARN RoAD. ABERYSTWYTH (W. Griffiths, Manager), <Me<tw every description of MONUMENTS, TOMBS. HZAO- STONES, &C. ?™llo.,fI,AI' CAMM). of various designs, in Welda. and English, -my be *A the Obmwr 080e."