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NEWS AND OBSERVATIONS:
NEWS AND OBSERVATIONS: OEIGINAL AND SELECTED. The amount of Bills, Cheques, &e., paid at the Bankers' Clearing Honse during the year ended Dec. 31 last amounted to £ '6,077,097,000, being an increase of £ 175,172,000, over 1886. The payments on Stock Exchange Account Days form a sum of JE1,145,842,000, being a decrease of £ 52,715,000. The payments on Consols Account Days for the same period "have amounted to £ 297,199,000, being an in- crease of £33,702,000 as compared with 1886. The amounts passing through on the 4ths of the months of 1887 have amounted to £256,469,000, showing an increase of JE40,950,000 as compared with 1886. Let our readers try to imagine what these returns mean, and the amount of business which they represent. A- return published in Kemp's Mercantile Gazette shows a decrease of 181-the failures of last 3 ear as compared with the previous one. The number is small, but it is on the right side, and is another indication that the corner of hard times has been turned. It will be some years before the effects of the change are appreciably felt in this part of the country. We have no sympathy whatever with rack- renting and absentee landlords, whether in Ireland or elsewhere, and when a good Irish landlord is found a note should be made of the fact. Indeed, if the fact were known, there must be many good landlords across the St. George's Channel. It WtoS recently stated by a Gladstonian Member of Parliament that LORD DILLON'S property a hundred years ago was worth £ 5,000 a year; that the family never laid out one penny on the improvement of their property; and that the rental is now be- tween £ 20,000 and £ 23,000 a year, the rents having been raised on the tenants' improve- ments. Well, that is a pretty stiff charge. But it so happens that it is not true. LORD DILLON'S agent, who ought to know the facts, Says that the rental has never within the last hundred years been less than £11,000 a year; that the Government valuation, which is con- sidered moderate, is £ 21,700; that the landlord has spent £ 114,000 on improvements, for which no interest has been charged; that the nominal rental this year is on £1:3;000, and that LORD DILLON is allowing an abatement of 30 per cent. This statement on behalf of the land- lord speaks for itself, and requires no comment. The Church Mission in this town will com- Tmence on Friday, the 13th, and will continue for ten days. The services at St Michael's will be conducted by the Rev J. CTILLIN, Tait Missioner, Canterbury, assisted by the Rev T. J. JONES, vicar of Pontlottyn, and the Rev KENNETH JONES, rector of St. BRIDE'S, Old Trafford, Manchester, will be the missioner at Holy Trinity, assisted by the Rev. J. H. A, GRIFFITHS, vicar of Llanwrthwl. Judging from the fondness of Aberystwyth people for religious services and ser- mons, it is safe to predict that the services will be largely attended, not only by Chnrchpeople, who will make a special effort to be present, but also by Nonconformists. At Monday's Board of Guardians a letter was read from Mr FRYER — who, by the way, has met with an accident, having being acci- dentally shot in the face — declining to retain the office of chairman of the Board. His resignation was therefore accepted, several of the Guardians speaking in the highest terms of the services he had rendered to the Board. Afterwards Mr MORRIS DAVIES, first "vicec-hairman, also tendered his resignation, but it was not accepted, and it is very likely that he will be appointed chairman, at least until the end of of the Board's year, in the beginning of April. The question who will be appointed to the chair afterwards is being dis- cussed, and two or three names are mentioned. On Monday a meeting of farmers and Town Councillors, convened by circular, was held at the Assembly Rooms, to consider the best means of improving the fairs and markets. The attendance of farmers was very small, and it was decided to call a public meeting for the 16th. A committee was also appointed to pre- pare a scheme to be submitted to the meeting. Aberystwyth and the other watering-places on the coast of Cardigan Bay are dependent 11 y to such a degree upon visitors that anything likely to increase the number who frequent the districts at once attracts the attention of the inhabitants. It has been known for some months that the Directors of the Cambrian Railways intend to still further improve their summer services, and Mr CONACHER and his colleagues are ascertaining in all directions what can be done. It is also highly probable that the POSTMASTER-GENERAL and his staff will devise means for giving the district an improved mail service, so that we shall be in a very good position. Latterly the Managers of the Manchester and Milford Railway have also shown a dis- position to increase the passenger traffic over their line by throwing out inducements to ¡ visitors to visit places of interest in their dis- trict, The country through which the railway runs is full of interesting scenery, varying from the bog between Tregaron and Strata Florida t:) the beautiful valley of the Ystwyth around Crosswood. Additional attractions have also during the last few years been brought into prominence at Strata Florida, where the ruins of the old abbey have been excavated, and the discovery of a chalybeate well at PoutrhyJfendigaid has added con- siderably to the popularity of that already well-patronised summ^c resort. After what' the Manager^ did in the way of issuing cheap tickets, and in ot7^ier wayS} last summer, we | shall not be at surprised to find some still further improvements announced for next season. It w otild not be amiss if local efforts were made, to popularise the trips between Aber- dovcy and Waterford, and vice versa. The Court of Quarter Sessions for Cardigan- shire, on Tuesday, on the proposition of Col. PRYSE, seconded by Mr J. G. W. BONSALL, unanimously appointed Mr J. D. PKRROTT, manager of the branch in this town of the National Provincial Bank, to be county treasurer. Mr MORRIS DAVIES suggested that the new Penybont bridge should be constructed some distance higher up the river, so that the steep hill between the present bridge and Penparke could be avoided, and the question was referred to the bridge committee. There is no doubt that in more ways than one the suggestion would be a good one; the principal objection is the cost of constructing the new roads on each side and the purchase of necessary land. Sir OWEN ROBERTS, one of the new knights, is a Welshman, being a native of Dinas, Car- n&rvon, and brother to Mr. J. H. ROBERTS, clerk of the peace for Carnarvonshire. We understand that it is the intention of Mr LJLOTIX the contractor, to complete the Tre- fet-han bridge before next winter sets in. The excavation for the second pier is being proceeded with, and a large quantity of stones have already been prepared. In Ireland the titbe rent-charge is payable by the landlord. At the Council meeting held on Wednesday, a resolution was passed in favour of the aboli- tion of Turnpike Gates in South Wales. Some facts were given in support of that view. The work at the end of the harbour pier,which has been completed so far as it is to be done this winter, is of a most substantial character, and there is every reason for supposing that the when-whole is done the pier will withstand all the forces of the sea that will be brought to bear upon it. If the work is resumed JJearly in the spring the whole ought to be completed before next winter sets in. It will then be a fine structure, worthy of the town, and will put an end to the continuous anxiety which the Town Council and the ratepayers have endured with regard to it for many years. The pier,by the way, was commenced just half a century ago. Of all the New Year's cards which the writer of these lines has received or seen the choicest is a photograph of a very beautiful lady. A member of one of the oldest of Welsh families by jbirth, and of a titled English family by 4tl marriage—for she's married and wooed and all that"—and with the advantages of birth, education and social position, her influence is considerable, and it is greatly to her honour that she devotes the greater share of this to the welfare of her fellow-creatures. It is this trait of her character which gives especial value to the possession of the fair and goo d lady's photographs Irish tenants are continuing to buy their farms under Lord ACHBOURSE'S Act. What is the matter at the Liberal Club house in Great Darkgate-street ? Are the Junior Radicals getting too obtrusive for the older Liberal Club? There are several rumours abroad. It is said that Mr T. W. PtTOLL is prepared to contest the vacancy in the Council as a Liberal. A London Correspondent says that the Mr. PRITCHARD MORGAN who has discovered a gold mine in North Wales is a very extraordinary man. He has made and lost several fortunes, principally by bold ventures, land, whether up or down, has always laughed at storm and sunshine with nonchalant impartiality. He was the popular miners' friend and solicitor on the Charters Towers Goldfield in Australia, and if any reader of these lines should ever visit that spot he will not be twenty-four hours in the place before he will hear stories of the criminals whom he has defended and 41 got off," and the verdicts he has won in the teeth of evidence. Four years ago he told me he intended to make a fortune out of gold-mining in Noith Wales. I laughed at him; all the friends to whom he confided lis faith also laughed. But, after knocking about in the City of London in con- nection with various companies, he has actually got a mine in working, a mine which has pro- duced gold ore which promises when crushed to yield eighty thousand pounds worth of gold. Mr. MORGAN is an enthusiastic little Welsh- man, of most versatile attainments. I have been on board ocean steamers in tropical seas when he was, with his guitar, the life and soul of the ship. It is quite on the cards that he will be a millionaire soon, a member of Parlia- ment, and High Sheriff of London. A perusal of old newspapers is always in- teresting. In the "Observer" for July the" 11th, 1863, we find it stated, in the report of the Llandoveiy Collegiate Institution, that D. WILLIAMS, of Abercothy, had gained a first- class in mathematics, moderations, at Jesus College, Oxford, and that J. H. PROTHEROE, of Llandovery, had been promoted to a L60 scholarship, with first mathematical prize, at Corpus Christi College* Cambridge. The School Board of Ystradyfodwg have decided, by the casting vote of the chairman, that in future no married women be engaged by the Board as head mistress. At Ystrad in tljis county the members of the School Board are more gallant. Sxirely married women are better fitted to educate children than unmarried ones. Mr. ELLIS NANNEY, who is a large owner of land in Carnarvonshire, has intimated that he will pay the whole of the tithes on his estate. The Rev. W. R. Nicoxt, editor of "The Expositor," says in a biographical sketch in the "British Weekly," that Canon LIDDON has for twenty years been recognised as the first preacher and pulpit orator of the Church of England. A portrait of the Canon, taken from life by HARRY FTTSNISS, is issued with the paper as a supplement..
LOCAL AND DISTRICT NEWS.
LOCAL AND DISTRICT NEWS. THEATRICAL..—Miss Maggie- Morton and an excel- lent company willcommence a four nights' engage- ment at the uld Assembly Rooias on Monday evening. This is one of few opportunities for lovers of the drama to enjoy a real treat. Amongst the vessels which were rendered assist- ance by the lifeboats of the National Life-boat Insti- tutions were darins; the past the schooner Eleanor and Jane and the Resolute, of this port; the schooner John Davies, Carnarvon; and the Sloop Darling of Bangor. UPPER YSTWYTH HIGHWAY BOARD.—A meeting was held at the Town Hall on Monday. Present— Mr Morris Davies (in the chair), Messrs David Jones, Rest, James Jones,. Tyilwyd. Evan Richards, Penuwch, and Hugh Hughes, clerk. The quarterly bills were exarr.ii.fid ancl passed. EARLY LAMBING.—On Thursday week a ewe be- onging to Mr Thomas Oliver, Ffynonddu, gave birth o two lambs. The same ewe also gaves birth to two i umbs early in the year.making four in twelve months. • SUDDEN DEATH.—Mr and Mrs A. Dawsou, of Hoor-lane, received a telegram on Wednesday, an- touncing the sudden death of their daughter, a young voman about 22 years of age, who was in service in Liverpool. This was the first intimation that the )ereaved parents received of anything being the natter, and naturally the intelligence caused the ivhole family great pain. TREFECHAN CHURCH MissiON.—The members of bhe Sunday school mission were treated to a tea and antertainment on Monday evening, when about 100 persons enjoyed an excellent spread, provided by Mrs Matthew Jones, Miss Ellis, and others. The Rev J. H. Protheroe presided at the evening meeting, when singing, recitations, and readings were given by mem- bers of the schools, and the daughters of D.C.C. John Lloyd, who played and sang. For a splendid selection of Drapery Goods, and Men's mil Boys' ready-made Clothes, suitable for the present season, all would do well to go to J. Walter Evans, Tottenham House. Aberystwyth. Heavy dress goods, Flannels, Blankets, Quilts, Sheetings, Calicoes, fee., &c; Novelties in Ladies' Jackets and Dolmans, Mens', Youths' and Boys' Overcoats in great variety. Machintoshes and Waterproof Garments of all descrip- tions. Suits to order on the shortest notice.—ADV. BENEVOLENCE.—Mr S. Horton, Lluest Gwilym, with his usual kindness, distributed during Christ- mas week joints of beef and mutton weighing from eight to ten lbs., and tobacco to his workmen and several families in the village of Waunfawr. Mrs Horton kindly distributed several pounds of tea, oranges, apples, sweets, and Christmas cards to all the children of the village. The recipients expressed great thankfulness to Mr and Mrs Horton for their kindness. Great praise is due to Mrs Horton and the young ladies for their numerous warm, useful, crossovers to the neighbours. SUPPORTING HIS PARENTS.-At the borough police court on Wednesday, before Mr D. C. Roberts, mayor, Mr John James and Dr. Rice Williams, Edwin James, Garston, near Liverpool, was summoned by the guardians of the Aberystwyth Union, to show cause why he should not contribute towards the sup- port of his parents, who are chargeable.—Mr John Jones, relieving officer, proved that defendant's father and mother were chargeable to the union. They were in receipt of 6s a week another brother paid 4s a week towards his parents, and he now asked for an order against this defendant for 2s 6d weekly.—An order was accordingly made. WORKMEN'S TREAT.—With their usual kindness, Mr and Mrs W. B. Powell entertained their workmen on the Natteos estate to an excellent dinner on the evening of the 4th icst. After all had thoroughly enjoyed the feast, the healths of Mr and Mrs Powell and Master Powell were proposed and heartily dianh; the health cf Mr Lewis, the afrtnt, also being warmly drank. fpeeches were delivered by William Morris, csrpfntcr; John Evans, gardener; David Jenkins, Moriat; and John Morgan, forester. Afterwards David Evans, gardener, recited several verses of poetry in hoi our of the event. Songs were sung by W. Roberts. J. Williams, D. Evans, J. Evans, Jos. Evai, s, W. Fletcher, T. J. Griffiths, J. Owell, and J. Bomford. Q he party broke np at a late hour, having spent a most erjoyable time. CAMBRIAN RAILWAYS.—Approximate return of traffic receipts for the week ending January 1st, 1888. Miles openl82. Passengers,parcels,horses, car- riages, dogs, and mails, < £ 1.267; merchandise, min- erals and live stock, £1,060; total for the week, £ 2,327. Actual traffic receipts for the corresponding week last year :—Miles open, 182. Passengers, parcels, horses, carriages, dogs. and mails, < £ 1,317; merchandise, minerals and live stock, £ 1,064 total for the week, £ 2,381. Aggregate from commence- ment of half-year to this date, < £ 98,502; aggregate last year, £ 96,999. Passengers, parcels, horses, car. riages, dogs, and mails, R50 decrease merchandise, minerals and live stock, C4 decrease total decrease for the week, zC54 aggregate increase from com- mencement of half-year to this date. < £ 1,503. SALVATION ARMY.—FAREWELL MEETING.—On Thursday week Capt Moore and family bade farewell to the soldiers and friends of the Salvation Army in this town. The hall was nicely filled, and the enthu- siasm of the audience shewed that Capt Moore, since his d::¡y in this town, has obtained a fair share of the sympathy and goodwill of the people. The service was very impressive, but pleas- ing, and consisted partly of some suitable hymns especially good were those rendered by the children of the captain. At the close Capt Moore thanked all present for their kindness to him and his family during his term here. The band, at the end of the proceedings, accompanied him home, playing some of its favourite tunes, closely followed by a large num- ber of people. \Ye understand that the band has i.ow been left in charge of Sergt.-major Rowlands. JUNIOR RADICAL CLUB.—On Saturday evening a competitive meeting was held at the club rooms. A large number of the members had assembled together. There were songs and readings inter- spersed between the several competitions. Altogether a very pleasant and entertaining evening was spent. On Tuesday evening, after the transaction of busi- ness, Mr John Evans, solicitor, delivered an address on the life and times of Charles James Fox. Inter- esting- references were made to the part the great Whig played in discussions on the emancipation of the slaves and the controversies on the American colonies and Canadian home rule, and the impeach- ment of Warren Hastings in the British House of Commons for high crimes and misdemeanours. The portion relating to the effect of the French Revolu- tion on English politics and the consequent rupture between Burke and'Fox were also full of historical interest. 'J he discussion was carried on by Mr Hall, Mr George Owen, and the chairman. UNITED METHODIST FTEE CHURCH.—An enter- ment in connection with the Band of Hope was given in this chapel on Morday, December 26th, to a large audience, the Rev D. G. Edwards, the pastor, in the chair. The audience was delighted by the way in which the various pieces were rendered. The pro- gramme was as follows :—An address by the chair- man ton gan y cor adrodd, Tommy Jenkins song, Willie Griffiths dadl, Tcmmy ai.d Evan W. Jenkins; darllen, John James Davies; song, Daniel Michael; adrodd, Sophia Jane Griffiths song. Mary Ellen Edwards; adrodd, Maggie Michael; adrodd, Lizzie Banford song, Jennie Lewis; adrodd, William Lewis song, Lizzie Banford adrodd, Evan William Jenkins; solo, Edith Myfanwy Edwards; darllen, Humphreys dadl, Tommy and Evan William Jenkins solo, Mary Hannah Michael; darllen, David Parry Davies song, by a party duet, Kate Lewis and E. M. Edwards song, Evan Griffiths; dadl, John Lewis Morgan and Tommy Jenkins song, Margaret Elizabeth Lewis; darllen, Mary Hannah Michael,. song, Mary > lien Jenkins song, David Lewis song; John Jenkirs dadl ddirwestol; song, Kate l ewis song, Evan Griffiths sc-ng, by a party song, David Lewis; ton gan y cor. RURAL SANITARY AUTHORITY.—A meeting of this authority was held at the Town Hall on Monday afternoon. Present—Mr Vaughan Davies (in the chair), Rev J. M. Griffiths, Llanfihangel Geneu'rglyn; Mr John James, Aberystwyth Mr James Jones, Tyllwyd; Mr Evan Richards, Penuwch, and Mr J. Pughe Davies, deputy clerk.—Referring to the Borth reservoir, the Rev J. M. Griffiths said it would appear by the last report of their proceedings in the "Aberystwyth Observer" that he implied that the statute of limitations would apply to the ground rent due for the reservoir. He did not blame the reporter, but he did not mean to convey that idea; what he said was that if no payments had been made there were ten or twelve years' rent due, and of course they must be paid, as it could not barred by statute of limitation as the lease had not been signed.—A letter was read from the County Surveyor as to the drainage of Pwllhobi, Llanbadarnfawr, promising to meet the inspector and do whatever he could to abate the nuisance now existing.-The Inspector sub- mitted a list of butchers who slaughter in the urban district, and reported upon the accommodation afforded, and orders were given where necessary. ST MICHAEL'S AND ST MARY'S CHOIRS.—The united choirs of these two churches, and a number of friends, enjoyed a very pleasant social evening to- gether on Thursday. The Rev J. H. Protheroe, vicar, and his churchwardens—Messrs E. P. Wynne and B. E. Morgan—made an appeal for funds to the members of the two congregations, and the response was of such a liberal character that a most liberal and choice spread, consisting of joints of beef, tur- keys, fowls, &c., followed by an abundance of sweets, was laid out at the Assembly Rooms, Great Darkgate- street. The catering was carried out under the superintendence of Mrs Protheroe,Mrs E P. Wynne, and Mrs B. E. Morgan. About 120 were present, filling up two long tables and a cross table, and the party thoroughly enjoyed themselves. After supper Mr Protheroe made a few remarks in reference to the past, more especially alluding to the music of the two churches, the efficiency of the choirs, and the progress made in the quality and rendering of the church music. He also took the opportunity of thanking the organists and trainers for their services and his sense of obligation to the two excellent churchwardens for their unvarying attention to all matters calculated to improve the interests of the church, and he also thanked the sidesmen. He made reference to the Trefechan mission, and to the kind services rendered there by Mrs Mathew Jones and Miss Ellis, who have been most useful in preparing the work of that mission. The evening was spent in music and song, and was of a most social character. ENGLIS B R F|GT CHAPEL.—The annual New Br. -ad entertainment in connection with the J «jnnrch were held in the schoolroom on Tues- 67. Tea was provided in the afternoon, when a large number of guests partook of an excellent cup and the very nice cake, &c., the tables being pre- sided over by Mrs Jones, St David's-road bachelors' table, Mr D. F. Ellis, Mr Trow, Mr Harry Jones, and Mr Richard Ellis; Mrs Bateman and Mrs Roberts, Tregarth. Bangor; Misses Evans, 15, the Terrace; Mrs T. E. Williams, North-parade; and Mrs Davies. confectioner, Pier-street. At the even- ing meeting the Rev T. E. Williams, pastor, pre- sided, and there was a largtJ attendance. The following programme was performed, and the efforts of the performers wore deservedly applauded :— Anthem, choir; piano duet, Miss Jones and Miss May Jones song, Lily Morgan violin solo, Archie Williams song, Mr Maldwyn Evans; leading, Mr T. Williams; song, Miss Harry; piano solo. Miss Wakenutn recitation, Edmund; vocal duet. Messrs Williams and Davies; piano solo, Willie Morgan; reading, Mr W. Jones Thomas; carol, the children; song, Nellie Owen piano solo, Polly Morgan song, Mr Maldwyn Evans; vocal duet. Miss Harry and Nellie Owen reading, Mr B. Morgan song, Miss Harriet Davis concertina solo, Mr Hariy Davii s song, Miss Harry; song, Miss Williams; readirg, Mr Robert Ellis; song, Mr J. Morgan; finale, "God save the Qoeen."
FOOTBALL.
FOOTBALL. We shall be pleased to receive reports of football matches, briefly written, and of fixtures, for publication. TRINITY 1ST. V. ST. MICHAEL'S 1ST. The above teams played a match on the ground of the former on Saturday,when,contrary to expectation, as a close match was anticipated,the St. Michael'sClub won by four goals to three. The following playedfor their respective teams:—St. Michael's—Goal, J. 1. Evans full-baeks, E. Beynon and Owen Davies half-backs, LI. Lloyd and C. Massey; right wing, J. E. Evans and R. Beynon left wing. G. F. Roberts and A. Holmes; centres, J. Williams and J. Rees (captain). Trinity-Goal, J. Jones; full-backs, John Berry and J. D. Hughes half-backs, G. Hoffman and R. Chamberlain; right wing, R. James and T. Hughes; left wing, Arthur Jones and W. Evans; centres, W. Davies and G. Berry (captain). Um- pires, Mr A. J. Hughes and the Rev D. W. Jenkins. WESTERN OCEAN ROVERS V. TOWN PICTS. A match was played between the above teams on Trinity ground on Tuesday afternoon. The game ended in a victory-for the Picts by four goals to three. ——— RHYSTTDIANS V. LLANONIANS. A return match between the above teams was played on the ground of the former on Saturday. The latter won the toss and proposed to kick towards the village. Bhystvdians kicked off, and by the management of their good passing soon began to press on their opponent's backs, and to tell hard on their goal-keeper, but owing to his skill no goal was scored up to the first half time. During the second half the Rhystydians showed much pluck and energy and by some good passing from the right wing a goal was scored. At the call of time the game stood (in favour of the Rhystydians) one goal, and one disputed to their opponents nil. The following composed the Rhystydian team :—GoaI, D. Griffiths; full-backs, R. Vaughan and J. Jones; half-backs, D. Evans and D. Lewis right wing, D. S. Jones and J. W. Morgan centres, R. Lloyd Jones and W. J. Davies. About five minutes after play began an accident occurred, one of the former team being disabled, and is now laid up suffering from a severe elbow knock in the chest by an adversary; but we are glad to state he is slowly recovering. CELTIC ROVERS v. 2ND ELEVEN TEAPERS. A match was plaJrd between these two teams on Tuesday afternoon, on the ground of the latter. The Rovers soared a goal the first half time, bnt neither teams scored in the second half time, the game thus resulting in a victory for the Rovers by one goal to nil. The following composed the tram ef the Rovers Goal, W H Jones full barks, R J Lewis and D E Jone's; half tacks, R Ellis, J Jones and W Deu?all; left, wing, J E Rowlands and R Doughton; right wing, D Ellis and T Edwards; centre, D T Jones. Umpire, D S Edwards. CELTIC ROVERS V. 2ND ELEVEN TRINITY CHURCH. A football match was played between the above- named t(ams, on the ground of the latter, on Tues- dny niornirg. Trinity won the toss and decided to play against the wind. No gta^s were scored during the first ha'-f time ty either side. Soon after half time Trinity scored a goal, but shortly after the Rovers plucked up courage, and by neat passing, scored three goals, the last goal being scoied in three minutes after the serend goal. Ths result was that the Rovers won by three goals to one. FIXTURES. CELTS V. ST MICHAEL'S, on the fmithfield ground, to-day (Saturday). CAMBUIAN NEWS V. YSTWYTH ROVERS, to-dny Saturday). We have received another letter from M.R.H. with respect to the disputed match, in which he suggests that the teams should play another match.
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TREGARON. CHÓRAL FESTIVAL MOVEMENT.—A meeting of clergy and others interested in the above movement was held at the National Schoolroom on Thursday, the 5th instant, when there were present the Revs L T. Rowlands, Llanddewi-brefi, in the chair; T. Phillips, Tregaron; D. Griffiths, Trefilan; H. Jones, Blaenrennal; Messrs J. D. Williams and D. Thomas, cl uichwardens, Tlegaron; and Messrs J. Nicholas and J. P. Rees, choir masters. It wss resolved that a festival union be formed under the auspices of the Ultra Ayron Church Choral Festival, and that the prescribed book of the union be the book appointed by the Carmarthen Archdiaconical Union. Mr J. Nicholas, National School, Tregaron, was appointed trainer ot the whole tinkn, to commence duties in the first week in March. The following officers were elected:—Chairman, Rev L. T. Rowland, B.D., secretary, Rev T. Phillips, B.A.; treasurers, Rev D. Griffiths and Mr J. C. Rogers, Abermeurig. Most probably the festival will be held at Llanddewi-brefi duiing the month of June. NEW YEAR'S DAY.-NEW Year's Day this year fall- ing on a Sunday it was deemed advisable to observe the following Monday as a general holiday the Bee. hive Friendly Society held their 61st anniversary, the society having been established as far back as Janu- ary 1st, 1827. The members of the society in the morning paraded the town, as is their annual custom, but this pleasure was untortunately marred to a great degree by a drizzling rain which fell during the greater part of the day. At twelve a service was held at St. Caron's Church, at which all the members of the society assembled together, and a most effective ser- mon was delivered by the vicar. Rev. F. Phillips, who is chairman of the society. At one o'clock the members sat down, in a room belonging to the Talbot Hotel, to a sumptuous dinner provided for the occasion by Mr and Mrs Morgan. During the past occasion by Mr and Mrs Morgan. During the past year, 1887, the society has increased largely in num- ber of members and in its pecuniary state. In the evening the annual eisteddfod was held at the Board School. The meeting, which soon commenced after five, was attended by an unusually large audience, and the different competitions were largely and excell- ently contested. A very lengthy and varied pro- gramme was gone through, which came to a conclusion by about ten o'clock. The chairman was Dr Lloyd, M.B., Llyseinon, Mr J. Dewi Williams being the conductor, the adjudicators on the respective subjects were :—music, Alaw Afan poetry, Mr D. Lledrodian Davies; recitations, &c., Messrs J. D. Williams, S. George, and J. Thonas map drawing, Messrs J. Nicholas, and D. Thomas. The competitions were as follows:—Trio, "Mae Flora deg," three parties competed; the prize divided between the Llanddewi-brefi and Llangeitho parties. Solo of the competitor's choosing; prize divided between J. Jones, Tregaron, and T. Davies, Llan- ddewi. Male party of eight, Awn, awn i ben y Wycdfa fawr," two parties competed best, Llan- ddewi party. Duct, best Messrs J. Price and T. Davies, Llsnddewi. Rendering the tune "St Peter," for persons over forty years of age; prize divided between leuan Wnen, Treearon, and W. Evans, Llanio. Mr E. James, Llanilar, was deemed best for composing a tune. Treatise, Addysg uwchraddol i ferched," best Jenkin Thomas. Mr E. Caronian Evars took the prizes for six stanzas onjBolshazzar's feast; pryddest, Edrychiad Crist ar Petr," and translating to Welsh The Ocean." Choral competi- tion. Two choirs competed for rendering" Gosteg For," one hailing from Llanio, under the leadership of Mr William Davies, and the other from Bank, Llangeitho. The latter choir was adjudged best. The proceeds of the meeting amounted to nearly £10, but up to this time it has not been stated towards what they are to be devoted. OBITUARY.—This week we have to announce the death of two of the oldest inhabitants of this town, namely, Mr John Davies, bookbinder, and Mr Rees Jenkins, Penhereg. Both were over the advanced age of eighty, and were the oldest members of the Beehive Friendly Society. Their death occurred last Saturcay, December 31st. THE POPULAR BEVERAGE for Breakfast, Lun heon, Tea, and Supper, in all seasons, is Cadbury's Cocoa.—Comforting, strengthening, nourishing— for old and young, robust and fppKlp
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'> LITERATURE. } Mr William Black's new story is entitled "The Strange Adventures of a House Boat." Queen Titania, the heroine in his favourite tale The f Strange Adventures of a Pheaton," figures in the new work, and woven into it is a love story, in which a young lady, more charming even than "Bell," if that be possible, is the heroine. The first chapters appear in the Illustrated London News'' for January 7th, and will be continued weekly, with illustrations by Dudley Hardy and J. Bernard Partridge. ] Part 40 of Cassell's "Old Testament Commentary, edited by Bishop Ellicott, deals with half-a-dozen chapters of 2 Kings, and it is needless to say that the comments are full and valuable. The same firm's "Dictionary of English History," part 3, comprising 64 pages, is devoted to the letter B-from Barkham to Brittany. The last page is made up of extracts from Professor Rhys' Celtic Britain," an article by Professor Tout, St David's College. Cassell's "Natural History" for the current month deals with fish, pictures of several of which are given. The pbyllopterx is a dreadful looking customer, and some of the others are peculiar. "The Adoration of the Magi," in the January number of "Harper's Magazine," will be read with particular interest at this season of the year. It is illustrated with copies of several paintings in churches and museums of various countries. Those who feel an interest in the careers of individuals will be delighted with the paper on the Italian Chamber of Depnties, with a score of portraits. An article on Modern French sculpture is also beautifully illustrated, as is the The Share of America in West- minatrr Abbey," and some of the other articles and stories. Mr William Black comrnenees a new serial s ory, entitled "In Far Lochaber," a portion of which is laid at Ballacnlish, where the Rev A. H. Mackonochie met with his sad end the other day. The Editors, as usual, sit in their easy and study chairs, discussing various matters and books of interest, as well as displaying some of the conteBts of a drawer into which many a morsel has been thrown. The life of Abraham Lincoln, in "The Century Magazine," has reachej the period when the official result of the piesidential election was announced, and he had to form a cabinet. The night when the final returns were being made known Lincoln w&s asked by the postmaster of Springfield to take up a position in the office so that he might get the returns as they came from the wires, and it is said that when he became satisfied that he was actually elected he decided there and then who should form the cabinet, although he kept his decision strictly to himself. The decision arrived at ther he was able virtually to carry out, although there followed no end of wire- pulling by his sn rporters in the various States to secure the appointment of their nominees. It seems that even in the United States, "the land of the free," intriguing is as common in political life as it is with us in our country. The chapter is adorned with portraits of half-a-dozen of Lincoln's leading sup- porters. Sketches of the lives of John Ruskin, with front-page porlrait, and of John Gilbert, illustrated, are interesting, ss also is the remainder of the num- ber, which includes portions of three serial tales, An Large," by Cable, "The Graysons," by Eggle- ston, and The Dusantes," by Stockton papers on Russian Provincial Prisons, the Upper Missouri and the Great Falls, a valuable article on the Economy of Food, and a variety of other matter. The illustra- tions are superb.
STRATA FLORIDA.
STRATA FLORIDA. On Wednesday the teachers and scholars of Strata Florida Sunday School were regaled with tea, bara brith, &Ci, at the schoolroom, the expense of the satne being generously borne by the ladies who attend the above church. Before breaking up prizes were given away by Mrs Le Brun Powell, Sunny Hill, to the best scholars in eaeh class, which were highly appreciated by the recipients. In the evening, at six, a competitive meeting was held in the same schoolroom, under the presidency of Mr Le Brnn Powell. The conductor was the Rev Evan Jones, vicar of the parish. The programme was as follows -Chorus, school children hymn 336 (Erfyniad), best, Miss Ellen Jenkins; tenor solo, best Mr Robert James; duet, Messrs C. and F. Powell; reading at first sight, best Miss Anne Williams, Penddolfawr song, Mr Edward Hughes, Caemawr solo, 0 tyred yn ol," best Miss James; adjudication on the best pair of white stockings, the prize being divided between Mrs Evan, Cilfachydwn, and Miss Williams, Penddolfawr; adjudication on the best essay, Dylanwad rhieni ar eu plant," best Mr Thomas Jones, Tycanol; solo ba?s, from Teyrnasoedd y ddatar," the prize taken by Mr John Jones, Wern- felen; art competition, for the best spoon, best Mr Williams, Berthgoed; basket, best Mr Jenkin Williams, Pantyfedwen shepherd's crook, best Rees. Williams, Penddolfawr; ladle, best Mr Williams, Berthygoed. The adjudicator of music was Mr William Ishmael, Yspytty. The adjudicators on recitations, esspy and letters, were the Rev Evan Jones, Messrs John Evans and John Rees, School House; on arts, Messrs T. Arch and John Jones, Rock House on stockings, Mrs Lloyd, Dolgoed, and Miss Davies, Pantjfedwen.
LLANRHYSTID.
LLANRHYSTID. TROTTING.—On December 30th a match came off between Mr John Thomas' (Blaenwern, Llanarth) noted it are Bounce of Wales," and yride of the Paith," a mare belonging to Mr John Parry, Glan- paith, for £ 10 aside. Distance, two miles. "Pride of the Paith" won by several lengths. Time, six minutes ten seconds.
GOGINAN.
GOGINAN. POSTAL.—On Monday a free delivery of letters to all the housts in the village was commenced. This will be a great convenience to those who could not attend the previous post office-window delivery.
. LLANDDEINIOL.
LLANDDEINIOL. Christmas Day falling on Sunday this year, the usual plygain was not held here. At the morning service, which commeneed at ten a.m., the Vicar read the service partly in Welsh and partly in English, andafterwards preached both in English and Welsh to a very fair congregation. During the service carols were sung by the children, led by Miss Lizzie Lloyd, Vicarage, two little girls, M. J. Owens and S. E. Morris, MaeneliD, taking the duett in one. This was the first attempt of the children's at carol singing in church. They acquitted themselves very well. The choir sang the Christmas anthem by R. S. Hughes, R.A.M., and" Gll ria in Excelcis," under the leadership of Mr D. R. Jones, schoolmaster. The evening service was all in Welsh the well-known Christmas hymns were sung. Mr D. R. Jones read the lessons. Holy communion was administered after morning service. The church was tastefully decorated with rnofs, evergreens and everlastings by Mrs Bald. win, Carrog, and Miss Lloyd, Vicarage.
MARKETS.
MARKETS. LIVERPOOL-FRIDAY. [PRESS ASSOCIATION TELEGRAM.] Wheat slow, trade at practically halfpenny decline, though Tuesday's quotatioES aro nominally un- changed Californian, 7s to 7s 2d Chili, 6s 10d to 6s lid; Red Winter, 6s 7d to 7s 6d; Canadian, 6s lOd to 7s Id. Flour quiet, unchanged. Maize dull and easier. Mixed American, 4a lid to 58 Id. Round corn 4s lOd to 5s 4d. Oats quiet; unchanged. Beans flat, at Tuesday's quotations. Pease quiet, unaltered. ABERYSTWYTH, SATURDAY. Wheat 5s 6d to 6s 6d per bushel; barley, 3s Od to 3s 6d per bushel white oats, new 2s 6d to 2s 9d per bushel old Os Od to Os Od per bushel; eggs, 0 to 10 for Is fresh butter, Is Od to Is 2d per lb salt ditto Is Od to Is Id per lb; fowls, per couple, 3s 6d to 4s Od; ducks do., 3s 9d to 4s Od geese, Os Od to OsOd- turkeys, 5s Od to 10s d; Welsh cheese, Os Od; potatoes, per cwt, 2s 6d to Os Od, new do., Od to Od per lb. TUESDAY. Wheat, 16s Od to 18s Od per 2401bs. barley, 4s 8d to 5s 6d per 701bs. oats, 17s 6d to 21a Od per 2251bs.; eggs, 9 to — for a shilling butter, Is 2d to Is 4d per lb.; fowls, 3s Od to 4s Od per couple; ducks, 4s 6d to 6s Od per couple; geese, 5s Od to 7s Od each; turkeys, Os Od to Os Od each potatoes, Is per 201bs.; beef, 5d to 7d per lib.; mutton, 6d to 8d veal, 8d to Od.; pork, 7d to 8d lamb, Od. WELSHPOOL, MONDAY. Wheat, 5s Od to 5s 2d per 75 lbs.; barley, 4s 9d to 5s Od per 7< lbs.; oats, 15s Od to 18s Od; eggs, 12 to 0 for a shilling; butter, Is 3d to Is 4d per lb.; fowls, 3s 6d to 4s 6d per couple ducks, Os Od to Os Od per couple geese 4s Od to 6s 6d each turkeys, 5s Od to 8s Od each; potatoes, Os Od to Os Od per 901bs.
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DISCOVERY OF MR. A. McNIELM…
DISCOVERY OF MR. A. McNIELM BODY. The Press Association is informed that telegram was received at the Savage Club this; morning announcing that the body of Mr Archibald McNiell, of the Sportsman," was found thia morning on the shore at Boulogne.. He had been missing since December 20th.
WRECK AND LOSS OF LIFE.
WRECK AND LOSS OF LIFE. Lloyd's agent at Constantinople telegraphs ■ that the steamer Maud, of Whitby, from Sulina, has been lost in the Euxine, witu captain, officers and part of the crew.
THE DUKE OF NORFOLK ;
THE DUKE OF NORFOLK Left London this morning for Rome. j
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WINCHESTER ELECTION. The polling took place on Thursday, witt the following result:— R. Moss (C.) 1365 P. Yanderbyl (G.) 849 Conservative Majority.515 At the previous election the Conservative majority was 336, and in 1885 it was 171.
THE WELSH EDUCATION CONFERENCE.
THE WELSH EDUCATION CON- FERENCE. The two days conference on Education ill L Wales was opened on Thursday, under the presidency of Professor John Rhys, Oxford. The meetings were largely and influentially attended, this district being represented by Professors Herford and Lloyd, U.C.W., ana. T. F. Tout, St. David's College; and Miss Trubshaw and Mr E. Rush, The Chairman said the people of Wales had learnt that England possessed good grammar schools, and it was their desire to have similar institutions. They also needed a University to take the lead in their educational work. Resolutions were passed in favour of the establishment of numerous and efficient elementary schools that the interests of girls should be considered equally with those of boys and that the Conference approves of the proposals of the Society for Utilising ,the Welsh Language to make use of it.
CARDIFF.
CARDIFF. It is said that it is proposed to erect eleven cotton mills at Cardiff.
MILFORD HAVEN.
MILFORD HAVEN. It is contemplated to construct a new dock at Milford Haven for the use of a new liua of steamers to run to New York.
CHURCH AND CHAPEL.
CHURCH AND CHAPEL. The Lord Bishop of £ t David's, who was born at. Cheltenham, January 2nd, 1822. completed lda i sixty-sixth year on Monday. i The Baptist church at Pembroke held a tea and? public meeting on Thursday night week, in celebra* tion of the extinction of the chapel debt and of the jubilee of the establishment of the cause at Pembroke. The Rev William Powell, who this year celebrated his jubilee as a minister of the gospel, delivered an, interesting address. The Rev Samuel Cox, D.D., has intimated his intention of resigning the pastorate of Mansfield- road Baptist chapel, Nottingham, which he has held for 25 years. Failing health is the reason assigned. The sad news reached London, late on Wednesday night, of the death of Rev R. L. Thomas, minister of the Borough Congregational church, at Madeim,, whither he had gone a few weeks ago f(.r the benefit of his health. No particulars have yet been received. Mr Thomas was greatly beloved by all the We'Rh churches in the metropolis, and especiatly so by his own. His death will be moorned by a large circle of friends.
LLANGORWEN.
LLANGORWEN. On Christmas Day services were held, morning and evening, the Rev. W. Evans, vicar, officiating. Carols were sung in the evening under the conductor- ship of Mr David Hamer and Mr Richard Davies. The church was tastefully desorated by the Misses Bonsall and other members. TREAT.-On Friday evening a tea was given, at the schoolroom, by the vicar and Mrs Evans, to the juveniles, and to the adults by Mrs Oliver, Ffynonddu. Prizes were afterwards given to the younger members of the choir for good attendance and punctuality and ■ good behavior in Church; a prize was also given by Mr Harrison to the best boy in the juvenile choir, and another by Mr Fred Lewis to the best girl. During the evening songs were sung. Mr Fred. Lewis, school- master,accompanying on the harmonium. An englyn was also recited by Mr John Jenkins, Frongoch. Among those present were Miss Bonsall, the Rev. M. Morgan, Penrhyncoch, and the Rev. J. J. Davies.
MALLWYD.
MALLWYD. The usnal early morning plygais wis wisely dis- pensed with in the Mallwyd parish church this year. The ordinary Welsh and English services were COH* ducted by the Rector at 10.30, also celebration of the holy communion. The seivices were well attended, four corals bring sung during service. In the even- ing at six, the sacred edifice was filled to excess, the ordinary service being conducted by the Rector; thirteen carols were sung by the church and other choirs, including two by very young children trained by Mr T. C. Davies. the melody and sweetness of tore being very effective. The singing throughout the day was very fair, a Christmas anthmn by Mr T. C. Davies and choir being very effectually rendered and fully brought toward tLe heavenly strains of the augelio host, who poured forth with mirth, gladness and great joy Behold I bring yon J good tidings of great joy to all people."
SHIPPING.
SHIPPING. ARRIVED.—January 1st, Countess of Lisburno, .s., Jones, Bristol. SAILED.—January 2nd, Countess of Lisburne, s.s., Jones, Liverpool.
jHUNTING APPOINTMENTS.
HUNTING APPOINTMENTS. ABERYSTWYTH BEAGLES. Saturday, Jan. 7th 3rd milestone Cardigan Rd. At 12. Wednesday, Jan. 11.6thmilestone Devil's Bridge E>d. At 11. Saturday, Jan. 14th Bow Street.. At 12. THE PLAS MACHYNLLETH HARRIERS. Tuesday, Jan. 10th Hafodygarreg1. Friday, Jan. 13th Glanmerin. Each day at 10 o'clock.
Family Notices
BIRTHS. WILLIAMS.—January 6th, the wife of Mr D. JoneS Williams, Meyrick House, Pier-street of a daughter, MARRIAGES. BREEZE—THOMAS.—December 31st, at the register office, before Mr J. D. Jones, Talybont, Mr John Breeze, Bronfelingeirig, Machynlleth, to Miss. Anne Thomas, 1 aliesin, Llancynfelin. JE NKINS—DAVIES.—January 3rd, at the register office, before Mr J. D. Jones, registrar, Talybont, Mr William Jenkins to Miss Mary Davies, both Of- Tyhen, Llanrhystyd. DEATHS. BROWN.—December 30th, aged 69, at the Terrace,' Aberystwyth, Marianne, widow of George Brown,, of Powis Castle Gardens, Welshpool, and eldest and last surviving daughter of the late P,M Van de. Poel, of Montford, Salop. D A VIES.-J anuary 4th, at Llanfihangel-y-Croyddyiij Elizabeth, the wife of Edward Davies, aged 59. FRASER.-December 28th, in London, Mr Fraser, butler to the Hon. Earl of Lisburne, Crosswood Park. JENKINS.—January 2nd, at the Padarn Stores, Llan* badarn Fawr, Thomas Edward, son of Mr Hugh. Jenkins, grocer, aged six months. JONES,—January 1st, in his 76th year, Mr John. Jones, Piccadily, Southgate.