The Aberystwith Observer

TREGARON. COMPETITIVE ilIEETING.-On NEV." Year's night a competitive meeting was held at the Board iichool- roorn, under the presidency of Dr Lloyd and the cocductorsbip of Mr T. Jones, P.O. Tho atte-ndance was large and the various items were contested. Subjoined are a few of ti.e principal awards Chief choral f-o-npe,iton, "Yr UdgO-rIl a ga.n," two choirs competed, viz., Blaenpennal and Berth, and the adjudicators deemed the former choir the best. For sinking the hymn tune berystwytb three parties competed, and the Pennal pari; uowiaeted by Miss l Jon-s, Hendre, was pronounced the Victors. Two j parties entered the lists for singing the male voice 1 quartette, and that led by Mr Jones, IVegaron, | received the prizs. Mr W. Thomas, Tiegarou jj proved successful in carrying away the prize for the > tenor solo Wyt ti'n cofl'r Lloer," and Mr Joho Lewis. Llanddewi-brefi, for singing the baritone 3 ,n». i Chwifio'r Faner." The prize for the best 80 lines. ) en "Boren Sabboth" was awarded to Mr Emlya Jones, Penuwch B. S., and Mr Benjamin Davies, f Tregaron, was pronounced the success!ul writer of i the best account of an even t which occurred in th«? Tregaron nnion during the past 20 years. The adjudicators were—music Messrs J. Nicholas, C.M.r Nation a! school, and Fred Hughes, C.M., Bwlchydan; literatare Rev. Rees Morgan, Llanddewi-brefi, Rev >1. Evans, Tregaron, Messrs Jonathan Thomas, and John Davies, saddler. The proceeds ire to be dev- iated towards the fund of the Caron brass band, which played selections during the meeting. We should also say that the Eisteddfod song was sung by Mr John B. Jones, late of the Bangor Training College.

LLANGWYRYFON. COMPETITIVE MKET no. — This meeting, which "Was fairly patronized, ame off on the 3rd instant, at Ta.bor. The following were the successful competi- tors. For the best rendering, by children, of the solo" Milwr BdCh," "Mary Jenkis, Glangors, took the first prize, and Ellen Ellis Commins, the second. David Ellis, Psncwm-canol, \'Ças awarded the first prize, and Mary A. Jenkins, Pentremawr. the second, for reciting Y Cwrnwl." Mr J. H. Davies, Ty'n- porth, Lledrod, took off the prize for singing from the modulator. For reciting Y Beibl" the first prize was equally divided between Jane Evans, Cnwc-y- barcud, and John Ellis, Pencwm-canol, while the second was taken by D. Thomas, Penybont. Mr Jenkin Jones, Goytre, was the successful competitor for the rendering of a suitable tune to the words of a lymr. given at the time. For the best rendering, by chi! cren, of tho solo "O mor hardd yir lesu Grist," Stephen Jenkins, Glangors, obtained the Srst prize, while the second was eqnal'y divided between Ann* M. Evans Cnwcybarcud, Annie Williams, Commins, and Mary Jenkins, Glangors. For ihe great st nnm- 'ber of names (nouns) beginning with the letter D, Mr Evan Evans, Pengaer was awarded the prize. Only one party (f 12, that of Llangwyryfon, came forward to eiug Canu dan y gw!aw, and were awarded the prizn For the beat rendering of the bass solo Bhyddid Cymrn," Mr Evan Phillips, B^yngwyn, Was th- best. Mr William Lloyd, Meiliiouen. was the priz -taker for the best six stanzas on Cladded- igaetii Muses." Mr John Griffiths, Pwlldan, was the yrize-winner for answering six questions, given at the time, from Eiodns xiv. For the best rendering of the soprano solo Cadair wag fy mam Mis-< Annie Davies, Rhydrosser, obtained the prize. On;y one party, David and John Eliis, Penewnn-canol, came forward to compete on tie dialogue Tithe and Anti- tithe," and were considered worthy of the prize. Lfisa Jones, Hendre, and paity were the best for the rendering of the qnartett Wen y wawr." For the best si etch on The duty of parents to send their children to school rpgularly," the prize was taken by Mr John Rowlands, Brynamlwg, Penuwch. The prize for singing at sight by a party of four was taken by the Llangwyryfon party. Two competed for the tecor solo T llongddrylliad," viz., Mr S. Davies, Draenliwyn, and Mr E. Pugh, Faetory, Blaenpennal, the rendering of both were adjudicated of equal merit. For the rendering of Can y milwr," by a party of eight, that of Llangwyryfon obtained the priza. Mr J. E. Jones, Penuwch, took the prize for the impromptu speech on Water." The chief Centre ef attraction in this meeting was the rendering Of the anthem Bydd melus gofio y cyfammod," by Choirs numbering not less than 30. Two choirs came forward viz., Bethel choir, lead by Mr W. Evans, Oanilar, and the Llangwyryfon choir, lead by Mr D. Phillips, Trefaes. The latter was pronounced victor- ions. The adjudicators were Mr D. JeakinB, Mus. Bac., and the Rev M. Williams, Blaenplwyf. The! Rev Mr Davies, Cilcenin, occupied the chair.

NANTEOS. With their usual liberality Mr and Mrs W. P. Powell entertained their employes on the Nant Eos estate to an excellent dinner on the evening of New Year's Day. After ail had thoroughly enjoyed the feast, the healths of Mr and Mrs Powell and Mr Edw. Powell were proposed and heartily drank, and we;e followed by the health of Mr Lewis, the agenr, which was also warmly received. W. Morris and D. Evans lecited several verses of poetry in honour of the event, and speeches and songs were delivered by J. Morg-an, R. Jones, J. Jones, J. Bonsall, A. B. Patterson, Mrs Patterson, W. Roberts, Miss Dicken- son, J. Evans, J. Edwarde, J. Daniel, J. James, G. Joel, D. Davies, G. Hoberts, G. Griffiths, J. Roberts. The party broke up late in the evening, having spent a most enjoyable time.

BORTH: Christmas TUBE AND SUNDAY SCHOOL TRSAT.— A successful entertainment was gives in the New Assembly Room here on the eve of the new year, Consisting of a Christmas tree, tea and concert. The proceedings began at five o'clock, when all the mem- bers of the Church Sunday school sat down to a most excellent tea, which had been supplied for their delectation by the following well-known ladies Miss Lewis, Terrace Miss Jenkins, PenygoitaD, and Mrs Edwards; Mrs Williams and Miss Bathurst; Mrs Watkin and Miss Daw; Mrs Jones and Miss Watkin and Miss Margretta Davies. The good things provided having been satisfactorily discussed, and the room cleared, a large drop scene on the stage was raised by unseen hands, and disclosed to the delighted eyes of old and young a really picturesque Christmas tree. The tr-o, given by Miss Lewis, was ablaze with a multitude of tapers, and tasttfaliy -decorated with numerous pretty and useful presents. It was haiied with a loud burst of applause by the assembled spectators, and bore on its laden branches a suitable present for every member of the Sunday School, The g fts, which met with universal satis- faction, had been generously provided by Mrs Sproston, Miss Lewis and Mrs Fielden. A varied 'e programme of carols and songs, given by memeers of the Borth Church choir and Sunday school, terminated a most enjoyable evening.

YSTRADMEURIG. The Ystradmeurig Friendly Society held its annual meeting at the Ystradmeurig Shoolroom on New Year's day. At one o'clock all the members sat-down to a dinner, provided by Mr S. Tregoning. The Rev J. Jone-i, vicar and head master, presided, he being an honorary member from the commencement of the society. After dinner the Chairman made a very suitable speech, and advised the members to do their utmost in getting more new members to join. The secretary,. Mr Tregoning, said that the account he had to give of the society for the last year was very encouraging. Not only had the members increased in number, but the funds had also increased by over £ 30, there being now X263 lIs. 51 d. in hand after deducting all expenses, or say about X4 4s. Od. per member; and not only that, but there were also five new members going to join that day (hear. hear). Mr Thomas Jones and Mr D. Morgans also made very strong remarks on the great success of the society, in which a great part of the credit must be attributed to the faithfulness of our worthy Chair- man, who in a sense was the father of the society. His kindness in lending the Schoolroem.and all other of his valuable assistance, in every respect, from the commencement, has, with the efforts of che offieials, been the cause of the crowned success of the society, as was now shewn by Mr Tregoning. A vote of thanks to the Chairman was proposed and passed unanimously. The Chairman thanked them all, and said that it will be his wish to render any assistance in his power at all times in the future, as he had done in the past. The meeting then proceeded to appoint officers for the ensuing year, when the rev gentleman was re-elected chairman, Mr Thomas Jones, treasurer, Mr S. Tregoning, secretary, Mr Summer- hill and Mr DeCourcy auditors, and Mr Jac,;b Jenkins and Mr Enoch Davis were appointed stewards. HOLLOW ay's OINTMEUT AND PILLS—In all ont- ward complaints a desperate effort should be made to at once remove these annoying infirmities, and of establishing a cure. The remarkable remedies dis- co, ered by Pr; fessor Holloway will satisfactorily accomplish this desirable result, without any of those dangw." or d: awbaeks which attend the old method of treating ulcerative inflammations, scrofulous affections, und scrobiitie eruptions. The most timid invalids, may use both the Ointment and Pills with thd ntn.ost safety with certain success, provided a •noderuie attention be bestowed on their aocompany- t g JUireetions." Both tho preparations soothe, ii, and purify. The one assists the other mater- !). 15" ¡u effectin? cures and renewing strength by -j! ping exhausted nature just when she needs such FORGET ME -NOT. Til' h votl :— Bub! Bab! Rub! And you Scrub! Scrnb! Scrub ? You'll find that It's not in your power I I. tho o'' if way To do in a day What Hudson's Will do in an hour!

ABERDOVEY. TIMELY.—On New Year's Day Master Rowland Davies paraded the village with a bell, and announced in a loud voice, I have been requested to inform yon that all are commanded to mind their own bnsi- ness daring the year 1890. God save the Queen." This quaint cry cansed many a hearty langh, but beyond this we fear that little heed will be given to MaBter Rowland's timely command." THE INSTITUTE. — The seventh annual balance sheet of the Literary Irstitute has been issued. It shows a great deal of activity on the part of the com- mittee during the past year, the totnl amount of receipts being .£42 19s Od, which sum in a small place like this conld not be collected without unity and life. The expenditure amounts to JJ37 Os 9d, leaving a balance in the treasurer's hands of X5 18s 3d. Five lectures were given under the auspices of the com- mittee during the year, one by Principal Edwards, one by the Rev E. T. Davies, B.A., vicar, and three by Proffessor Lloyd. Three cheap entertainments were given, which brought in the sum of .£2108 lid. Visitors' subscriptions in the summer amounted to £ 2 0a Od. The balance for the previous year was on the wrong side, the amount due to treasurer being £ 3 9s lid. This latter really amounted to X8 9s lid, as two concerts were organized by the present com- mittee on New Year's eve and the evening of New Year's Day, 1889, realising .£5, towards reducing the debt. The amount spent on new books was £ 219s 6d which this year no donbt will be more, as the com- mittee last year being new were only feeling their way. It is tc be hoped that the committee will carry en in the same spirit again this year, fulfilling their motto, "Excelsior," and also it is to be hoped that the inhabitants will give them their cordial support, by word and deed. TEMPERANCE. — On Tuesday evening an united temperance prayer meeting was held at the Tabernacle chapel. Prayers were offered by Messrs R. Roberts, W. Jones, E. L. Rowlands, and addresses by the Revs, J. Felix and J. Owen. A committee was held after the meeting, at which the sum of -62 was again voted to the Literary Institute towards the Shipping Gazette."

TALIESIN. THE INFLUENZA EPIDEMIC.—It is said that the Russian "La Grippe" has made its way to this village, and that a number of persons are laid up with it, among others being two servants of Dr Brittan, and the wife, daughter, and two sons of the shepherd of Mr J. M. Davies, Pempompren. Epps's COCOA.-GRATEFUL AND COMFORTING.— "by a thorough knowledge of the natural laws which govern the operations of digestion and nutrition, and by a careful application of the fine properties of well-selected Cocoa, Mr Epps lias provided our breakfast tables with a delicately flavoured beverage which may save us many heavy doctors' bills It is by the judicious us" of such articles of diet that a constitution may be gradually built up until strong enough to resist every tendency to disease. Hundreds of subtle maladies are floating around us ready to attack wherever here is a weak point Wo may escape many a fatal shaft by keeping ourselves well fortified with pure blood and a properly nourished frame. civil Ser- vice Gazette."— Made simply with boiling water or milk. Sold only in packets, by Grocers, labelled-" James Epps & Co Homoeopathic Chemists, Ton(lon.Also makers of Epps's Afternoon Chocolate Essence

THE REASON WHY. WHY is it that some people can scarcely venture Out of doors during damp and foggy Weather? It is because that owing either to a naturally delicate Constitution or the neglect of proper precaution in time, they are liable at the least exposure to draughts, winds, or damp, to catch a cold which will develope into a cough. Influenza., Asthma,Bronchitis, Inflammation, or even consumption Why IS It that othars either can not or dare not enjoy the |>leasurt8 or the taole, Ihat partaking of necessary food is ira|ju?si .ie, of the fr. e iii!;ul,e ce of thei.- taste, re»ults is. lior;or which the tra e,.r shrink from It i, becau. th?? K! trxihl- .1 » h In.ligation in some form or other, whefb r it gJ s u the name Dyspt-ps P!tr u leiic^, Billious Head acb- Lo-s of Appetit., o- any oilier fo-m of that malady. Why is ji. .h it olht-r.- again are dispiiitetl, nervous, me]- ancholy, always look up. n the cark side, and regard eve y- (tun" thri-ugh tlw coloured spectacles of » morbid iniagiuatioii i It. is 1,cca:Jse they suffer ircra a d'soriiere i L'ver, which brinss nervou* hi-aii-«ehe, sleeplessness, Jautidice, bi e, low »p.vi>s, coníhmed mel;lIH,holf, and o her 4jerrors in its train. Now ci,rne: simple, bvtt i unortunr quest.i.m :— Why .10 persons continue to suffer IlkS\- evils 1 The answer is e«>« illy s'mp ttec>.u„e they Jo not know tha; CWILYM KVA^S' QUl.Vi'-JB t>I Tfilis is Ine esr Tonic ■Ke.'uiiy evrfi- discovered, thM it r■ i->n eS, 1J these evib that it the worst case. when other se. u v h(f failed arid if prope* :y t»k.-n it won) be e.taii. to .ie r them. Th-.v should th. r f re give it !t f,.ir tria a) o ce. j> U 1:1.' rc')3t s-j;-ceisf:^ r> :ne-'y r ml »:id 1\» «f!i'noi:3iy by .dl '■'h h .v.- S!.»P:I i- j i'i.- f" i' THB BBST KJKMEDT O? XIXAO AuOVs' ai'i. Set til -1 JO. :f ;ii-- rishl wrticje, with '}|. /I YM V iXS' QTJI IN ti m!Tbi:S'" -n stamp without whu-h .nine s f U**t" *a!- i"'1 insist up'iii li:tvii!i> '■.UTHJ l' b C'T G \V ILYM i' I .IN* BITTEKS f' <! ".•'jiOe siie 4s. ft}. nH i f' <! ".•'jiOe siie 4s. ft}. nH i V i" .•> Medicines in tin- i. •• ••■* t.; ,i- 1ii procuring it iri; s;i s-; ■: *1 ;r.' i; v.v ,ve. jTiivs !:■•" j u i i n e? • ;y; < BITTERS ouMS'AXY. 4i>uL ane J;. Soutlj vVaies.

BOROUGH MAGISTRATES' COURT. Wednesday, B f.M Allermc-n C. M. Williams, ex-mayor, Jo>'n Joint's Mn 1 P'ter Jones, Mr Thomas Griffiths, Mr 1 John Murgan, and Mr O. L. Roberts. BEGGING. Nicholas Bryann, Wsxford, labourer, was charged by D.C.C. John Lloyd, with begging on the previous day. P.C. Thomas Thomas proved seeing the defendant begging in Bridge-street, at about five o'clock. The accused was discharged, OR promising to leave the town at once. Charles Davies, Penglais Cottage, North Gate- street, was also charged by the same complainant with a similar offence, committed on Tuesday after- noon. P.C. Thomas Davies (15) proved having seen the accused begging at the top ef Great Darkgate-street on the day in question. The accused, who denied that he was begeing, was bound over a short time ago for a similar offence. The Bench adjourned the case for a week, the aeeused in the meantime, if he has not sufficient means for livelihood, to obtain admission into the workhouse. MAINTENANCE Wil ium Mitchell, Cwmnewydion-gancl, was sum- moned by the guardians of the Aberystwyth union to show cause why an order should not be made upon him to contribute towards the sup ort of his grand- children, who are now chargeable to the union. Mr Joseph Morgan said that the defendant had had many windfalls lately, and that he was well able to pay the 6s. a week requested by the guardians. The defendant said be had received no money for tha last fivq years, ani had last a great deal. He wool! willingly give 3s. a week. T/se bench adjourned the case for a we> in order to give the relieving officer an opportunity to produce evi6ence as to the defendant's means. REFUSING TO QUIT. Emily lienfrev, Fox Vanlts, was charged byD.C C. John Lloyd with being drunk and refusing to quit the Fox Vaults when requested. This case had been adjourned from the last court, when the accused was bound over in the sum of J63 to appear at this court. The accused, who did not appear, was fined JBl. THE LICENSING APPEALS. AMerman C. M. Williams said the business of the eoorfebeing over, he would read a petition, which was placed in his hands owing to the absence of the Mayor. The following is a copy of the petition :—" To Her Majjeaty's Justices of the Peace for the Borough of Aberystwyth in Petty Sessions assembled Sheweth tha memorial of the Aberystwyth Temperance Union. That this memorial, representing the temperance societies of the town, which are mainly composed of ratepayers, prays that the serious attention of the magistrates be directed to the very grave omission in preparing the necessary documents in the recent case of D.C.C. Lloyd v. Green for the last Quarter Sessions for this county. In consequence therefore the esse was dismissed, and not heard on i' B merits. That inasmuch this being the second omission of the same nature and the severe strictures of the chair- man of Qoarter Sessions call for immediate steps to be taken to prevent a recurrence of such neglect. That such recurrences tend to discourage the police officers in enforcing the provision of the Sunday Closing Act.-Signed on behalf of the above union, THOMAS I XVI, president.—Aberystwyth, January 8tb, 1890." Mr Thomas Griffiths: Who are the committee mentioned, sir? Alderman C. M. Williams: It is signed here— Alderman Peter Jones It says they are mostly ratepayers. Mr Thomas Griffiths Is thera a list there? Alderman C. M. Williams Mr Levi has signed on behalf of the various temperance societies of the town. Alderman John James What stepsare we to take? Shall we let it iie on the table? Alderman Peter Jones Perhaps Mr Hughes will give explanation. Mr Hugh Hughes said he, was very sorry that the j omission had occurred in filling up the conviction in that case. Of course he was responsible to them for it, although it was an oversight on the part of his clerk. But in fairness to him he might say with regard to this conviction, that it was written out. Usually they were made out on a printed form, con- taining att impressed seal, but when .that was required they were out of those forms, and in conse- quence of that his elerk had to write it out, and the appellants being very pressing to have it filed, as they wanted to prepare the appfsl, the omission occurred. That was how the mistake arose. He would see from that time forth that no convic- tion should leave his office unless be hid examined it himself. He saw there was reference made to a former case in the petition. He still main- tained that all. that was required to be done in that case by that court had been done. Again referring to the case of Lloyd v. Green, be said that the decision would have been the same in the first case as in the seeond, if tried upon its merits. No doubt the appellant would have been called first, and the result would be the same. However, that did not exonerate him in the least for the mistake his clerk had made, for which he was responsible. He was very sorry, and would see that did not occur again. Alderman John James I thought there were seals on the forms. Mr Hughes A printed form is generally used. Alderman John Jamea What more is wanted ? Mr Hughes It was written out from beginning to end, and there were no seals. Alderman Peter Jones And therefore you over. looked the placing of wafer seals. Mr Hughes Yes. As the chairman said, it was a very technical objection, and they were deprived of the costs. If an order had been made for the pay- ment of the costs by the county he would have felt it his duty to pay them. Alderman John James: It was only the wafers then ? Mr Hughes: Yes. Alderman C. M. Williams: And the dates. Mr Hughes The dates were right. Alderman Peter Jones said that the explanation Mr Hughes had given, together with the promise that he would examine all the convictions in future would no doubt meet the request of the petitioners Alderman C. M. Williams: Yes, no doubt that will meet the wish of the petitioners.

IEUAN BRYDYDD -HIR. ) EEECTION OP A MEMOP^AL AT LLEDEOD CHURCH. On Wednesday a very splendid monumental tablet was set up in the chancel of Lledrod church to the memory of the Rev Evan Evans (Ieuan Brydydd Hir), Welsh poet, scholar and antiquarian. The tablet is of white statuary marble, on a black back ground. The marble is of the most excellent quality, being the very best Italian (Carrara) kind, such as it would be the delight of Praxiteles or Phidias to work upon. The bard whose scholarship and work is com- memorated on the sculptured stone was a native of Lledrod, and it had been for a very long time in the minds of Welsh scholars and antiquarians to erect some kind of monument to the memory of the illustri- ous poet. The history of the movement which brought the idea to an accomplished fact is very much as follows. In the year 1874 Mr T. O. Morgan, barrister-at-law, and Mr John Jones (Ifon), two men of a thoroughly antiquarian and practical turn of mind, after due consideration, determined to open a subscription list for the purpose of erecting a monu- ment of some description, to be placed in the parish of Lledrod, where the remains of Ieuan Brydydd Hir lie, and the following notice appeared in the public papers :—"In connection with the movement to erect a monument in his native parish to the patriotic author of the Dissertatio de Bardis," a committee of subscribers has been provisionally appointed for the purpose of collecting funds to carry out their object. A secretary and treasurer have been named, and if is proposed that the committee should be open to all subscribers to the amount of ten shillings each, so that all such shall have a voice in determining all further and ulterior proceedings. Treasurer, Mr David Jones, National Prov. Bank, Aberystwyth, to whom subscriptions can be paid. "The secretary was Mr John Jones (Ifon), Commerce House. Through the exertions of Mr T. O. Morgan, several friends came forward, and the subscriptions, amounting to .£195s, were placed in the hands of the treasurer. Soon after this Mr Morgan removed from Aberyst- wyth to a new residence in Goginan, where he died in 1878. In the year 1886 the late Mr William Jones, Ysbytty Ystwyth, and Ifon became co-trustees, and by October, 1889. the principal and interest had amounted to X21 Os 2d. In the meantime the move- ment was not dead, nor were the projectors asleep, for they kept themselves in communication with the Rev Evan Alban, vicar of Lledrod, who being con- sulted some years ago about the subject, wisely advised a little postponement until the church should be rebuilt, as that was then in contemplation. The year that has just passed is exactly a century after the death of the poet, and it was thought that the time had really come when the design of the original projectors should be out into execution. An estimate was obtained from Messrs Jones and Morris, Aber- ystwyth, for a very handsome monumental tablet, which by the kind permission of the Vicar of Lledrod, was on Wednesday erected in the chancel of that church. The Tablet, which has a Gothic top, bears the following inscription :— Er Cof am y PARCH. EVAN EVANS, Cynhawdref. (Ieuan Brydydd Hir.) Ganwyd Mai 20, 1731, Bu farw Awst, 1789. Hie jacet vates sacer ille, doctus I.iteras Graecas neque non Latinas Doctus et fastos Gwaliae, Lledrodis Grandis alumnus. The inscription, with the stanza which follows the Horatian Sapphic, is we believe from the pen of a Latin scholar, the Rev John Jones, M.A., Head- master of Ystradmenrig. The following will serve as a translation-" Here lies that devoted seer, the great foster-child of Lledrod, learned both in the Greek and Latin literatures; learned also in the annals of Wales." The Eev Evan Evans (Ieuan Brydydd Hir) was born at Cynhawdref, in the parish of Lledrod, in 1731. He was educated at Ystradmeurig school, under the poet and scholarly headmaster, Edward Richard, who was the first to bring forth the latent powers of Ieuan. After leaving school he was entered at Merton College, Oxford, in 1751. He was ordained, and was curate successively of Towyn, Llanberis, Llanllechid and Eye in Kent. He was noticed by Lewis Morris (Morris o Fon), who had a high opinion of his abilities from some juvenile poems. leuan applied himself with great diligence to the cultivation of Welsh literature, and employed his leisure time in translating ancient Cymric MsS., and grained admission for that purpose into the libraries of Wynnstay, Gloddaeth, Hengwrt and others. In 1764 he published a quarto volume of ancient Welsh poems, to which he subjoined a learned dissertation. This work at one placed him in a high rank as a critic and an antiquary. The poet Gray has written several poems on Welsh subjects. Gray was not at all acquainted with our language or literature except through Ieuan's Specimens of Welsh Poetry," in which he had translated a poem by Gwalchmai and Aneurin's Gododin." These furnished Gray with material for his Triumphs of Owen" and "Death of Howell," In disposition Ieuan was humane and benevolent, and possessed many excellent qualities. In person he was tall, athletic, and of a dark complexion. He died at Cynhawdref, the pi ice of his birth, in 1739. After his death his papers and his collect!ons were placed in the library of Plasgwyn, and became the property of Mr P. Panton. In 1876 Canon Silvan Evans edited a volume Ieuan's poems and letters, to which he added a biography of the poet. Lledrod church was at first a chapel of ease under the Abbey at llhydfendigaid, and its Sunday and weekly ministrations were served by the monks from that famous monastery. Its comparative proximity to the abbey would lend it considerable historic interest, of which we now know nothing. Through the kindness of the Rev Evan Alban, the vicar, we were permitted to see Y llyfr gwyn," as the book is called in which have been put records of the vestry meetings, &c., during the present oentury. On May 22, 1825, we find that a vestry was held, in which it was resolved that, as the then church was in too ruinous a state to repair, a new church should be built from the foundations, and with as little delay as possible. The vicar, the Rev William Hughes (officiating minister, as he is designated in the record), and the Rev Lewis Evans, rural dean, were requested to write to. the Bishop,as patron, the incumbent, and the impro- priators, for permission to take down the then church and to get another rebuilt, and the churchwardens were directed to get two plans and two estimates. In three weeks there was another vestry meeting held, and further resolutions were passed. It was resolved I to build a new church of the following dimensions 50 feet long, and 20 feet broad, the chancel, 13i feet long, being included the walls were to be two feet thick, and of stone and lime. Then follow a long list of other specifications. Erasmus Jones, of Swydd- ffynon, was to undertake the building, and the work was to be approved of by Charles James, of Pentre Richard, Llanddewi Breft. The whole cost was estimated at £ 229. The church was to have three windows, which was afterwards changed into four. This church, thus built about sixty years ago, was at the time the present vicar came to Lledrod, about 12 or 13 years ago, nothing better than a barn, and had fallen into a most neglected and delapidated state. By dint of hard work and perseverance he was able to rebuild the whole about five years ago, and now Lledrod possesses as comfortable a church as can be desired. The present church is much larger than the one referred to above. It is singularly free from all kinds of decorative art. Ieuan Brydydd Hir's is the only tablet that adorns the walls. The edifice, though small, has to be heated in winter, and this is effected by an excellent heating arrangement and apparatus. The floor is of several inches of concrete, which is overlaid with blocks of wood two inches thick, and well and neatly knit together. The pulpit is of wood and low its front facet has an emblem on it of a mysterious nature, in the shape of an equilateral triangle inscribed in a circle, the work of a local handicaftsman, and which is by some authori- ties looked upon as in its way, a work of art. The erection of the tablet on Wednesday was witnessed by only a few persons it was not a great function, and had not been advertised. The Vicar of Lledrod, the Rev John Jones. M.A., Ystrad Meurig, Ifon, Mr David Samuel, M.A., Mr W. T. Williams,Miss Kate Samuel and Master Arthur Lloyd Williams, however, watched the proceedings with no little interest. Mr Davey Jones, of Ysbytty, one of the few descendants of Ieuan's relations, was very enthusiastic, and rendered valuable service on the occasion. It is satisfactory to think that the long- delayed tribute to Ieuan's memory has been placed in the church of the parish where he first and last saw light. We cannot but regret that all the members of the committee whose efforts brought about this monumental tribute of admiration and homage to genius, save one alone, have been laid to rest, each in his narrow cell. The solitary committee-man who alone survives has to-day the supreme pleasure of witnessing the final successful consummation of sixteen yeais of anxious thought regarding the favourite project. Ieuan sleeps on the north-east side of the church nor is his sleep more gentle for the trophy which has been raised abon his tomb still his ,.toriec1 t:1bJet may, in the roll of ages, kindle the Muse's torch in many a village lad, and fan its flame tiii is burn with tLe noble rage of a Milton.

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