The Aberystwith Observer

NEWS AND OBSERVATIONS: ORIGINAL AND SELECTED. The Bishop of ST. DAVID'S is rejoicing in the birth of a son. Mr S. T. EVANS (L), was on Thursday elected, without opposition, to represent Mid- Glamorgan. The Cardiganshire Joint Standing Com- mittee decided, by a party vote, on Thursday, to dismiss the Chief Constable. Major LEWIS has held the appointment for nearly fourteen years, and during that time the force has been in a high state of efficiency. We believe that if the force were consulted they would wish to retain him as their chief. There seems to be perfect harmony between them and him. The Bishop of ST. ASAPH is to preach at the Welsh Choral Service, to be held at St. Paul's Cathedral, on Friday evening—the eve of St. David's Day. The Meynell Hunt Ball took place at the Corn Market, Derby, last week, when about 250 ladies and gentlemen were present, amongst them being Viscount and Vicountess PARKER. Viscountess PARKER (the Court Journal says ) looked lovely in a dress of white tulle, with panels and corsage of emerald green brocade, and wore a splendid teara of diamonds. The Montgomeryshire Standing Joint Committee have decided to change their day of meeting from Friday to Thursday. Lord RANDOLPH CHURCHILL'S bill for dealing with the Liquor traffic is likely to create an unusual amount of stir in abstaining and non-abstaining circles. It is said that the measure proposes to give to the popular author- ity, the County Council, by means of committees, the sole control over licences. It contains provisions for gradually reducing the number of licences that can be granted, the policy adopted in this connection being rather in the direction of high licensing, and it seeks to prohibit tue granting of new licences except where old ones are cancelled. It also embodies in a particular form, with some restrictions and safeguards, the principle of the district veto, as applied to small areas, and restricts off-licences to the sale of wine and beer. The second part of the bill contains provisions for the registration of clubs in such a manner as to prevent proprietary clubs from selling alcoholic liquors without licences from the licensing authority. At the same time it imposes on bona fide clubs registration fees on a graduated scale, which would in many parts of the country yield a considerable revenue to the county authorities. His Lordship would have preferred that the measure should also include a scheme of compensation, but inasmuch as this would involve certain financial arrangements, which, according to the practice I tee of the House, could only be proposed by a Minister of the Crown, he was preluded from doing so. Lord RANDOLPH CHURCHILL is understood to be engaged in a very close study of the return respecting the brewing of the United Kingdom. Certainly the figures, though they are familiar enough to those who have studied the question of the liquor traffic, always appear to be startling. There were 12,756 breweries licensed last year. Two of them were licensed to brew more than a million barrels three to brew more than half a million barrels; eleven more obtained the right to brew more than a million of barrels, and 66 more than 100,000 barrels. No less than 654,309,823 bushels of corn and malt were used in brewing I for sale, and 1,810,714 cwt. of sugar or equiva- lent syrups. The amount of license duty and of beer duty charged amounted to £ 9,323,170. This deals only with the amount of beer brewed for sale, though there is a great deal of other beer brewed in addition, and the total sum in this country has hardly yet been reached by statists. Dr DAWSON BURNS, in his annual letter ppon our national "drink bill, states that we spent over seven and a half millions more last year upon intoxicating liquors than in 1888. As this increase was chiefly in, beer and British spirits, he draws the conclusion that the extra money was spent principally by the working classes, and was due to improved trade. Commenting upon this, the doctor remarks that as no one has ever hinted that they or any other class have been spending too little on drink, it may be taken for granted, by universal consent, that the millions might well have been saved from indulgence in liquor, and been applied to much better purposes. The total population of the United Kingdom is estimated at 37,808,892, and these figures give an average of £3 9s lid. per head spent on alcoholic drinks during the twelve months. Ll S This amount is undoubtedly large, and Dr BURNS contrasts it very effectively with the j savings bank returns and with the sums j contributed to philanthropic and religious objects. It thus appears that last year the drink expenditure was more than four times the aggregate payments into all the savings banks. and nearly one-third more, than the capital in all such banks at the end of 1888. In dealing with the money subscribed for charitable pur- -L poses, calculations are made which show that it amounts approximately to £ 17,750,000 annu- ally, against £ 132,000,000 spent on intoxicat- ing drinks; or as Dr. BURNS puts. it, t7 10s. to alcohol for every XI to Christianity." In remarking upon the necessity for improved education as an antidote to the drinking habits of the community, tke writer of the letter says —" If intoxicating liquors were not confound- ed, as to their nature, with articles of a useful or innocent composition, at least two-thirds of the current objections to total abstinence j would disappear." What this precisely means is not very clear, and as no explanation is given we must be content to take the statement on Dr BURNS'S authority, and hope that the education he wishes for may be given to the rising generation, "and thus preserve them from the errors into which so many of i their elders have fallen." f It is said that the Rhyl Improvement Commissioners are now, when it is too late, regretting that they did not buy the Prom- enade Pier when it was recently sold by auction. The Carnarvonshire County Council has commenced to deal with the questions of Footpaths and Highway Encroachments. The Cardiganshire County Council might very well follow their example. We commend the matter to the consideration of Alderman C. M. WILLIAMS, who in years gone by gave a good deal of attention to these matters. At a meeting of workmen held at Cardigan on Saturday evening it was decided to ask their employers to reduce the number of working hours from sixty-two to fifty-eight per week, and that the concession should take the form of a Saturday half-holiday. The men do not seem to be extravagant in their request. A correspondent suggests that the Town Council should ask the Postmaster General to have Aberystwyth correctly spelt (with a y, instead of i). Under the title of "The Making of a Great Magazine,"the publishers of Harpel" lYJagazme have issued, in pamphlet form, a review and history of their great and successful literary undertaking. The little work is full of speci- men illustrations, and is sold at threepence. The Conservatives and Unionists have done wisely in deciding not to contest the Mid- Glamorgan Division. It would be folly to invite certain defeat. At the County Court, on Friday, a *case was partly heard by Judge BISHOP in which a large number of witnesses were subpoenaed to appear, although the matter in dispute related only to a boundary fence, and involved the question of ownership of a small bit of land, the value of which was only set down at five pounds. At a meeting of the executive committee of the Merionethshire Liberal Association, held on Thursday, at Dolgelley, Mr Samuel POPE, Q.C., promised £100 towards the presentation proposed to be made to Mr T. E. ELLIS, M.P

THE COLLEGE MUSICAL SOUIETy.1 PERFORMANCE OF SAMSON. The annual concert of the College Musical Society was given on Tuesday evening, when Handel's Oratoria Summon. was performed. The large hall, in which the concert was given, was crowded in every part. About a hundred and sixty reserved seat tickets had been sold, and the audience included most of the leading townspeople and some of the county folk. The choir, which is under the conductorship of Mr D. Jenkins, Mus. Bac., includes students and townspeople. An orchestra had also been engaged for the occasion, so that the oratorio was presented in the best style. The soloists were Mrs Glanffrwd Thomas, Miss Esther Jenkins, Mr H. W. Gilbert Williams, Mr Jack Edwards, Mr David Jones, Car- narvon, and Mr J. R. Jones. The orchestra included —Violins Mr T. Shaw (Halle's orchestra) 1-ader Mr F. Thompson (Carl Rosa orchestra) and Mr C. K. Wheatley viola Professor Brought; violoncello Mr E. G. Collinson (Halle's orchestra) bass Mr R. Stewart (De Jong's orchestra); unto Rev. J, Brough. M.A., (Greenwich) clarionet Mr J. T. Rees, Musi Bac.; cornets Mr J. H. Howe and WrE. Hughes saxhorn: Mr D. Jenkins tenor trombone: Mr W. J. Watts; bass trombone: Mr E. Rowe. Accom- panist, Mrs A. J. Hughes. These names were a guarantee that the entertainment would be of the best kind that could be produced in a small pro- vincial town, and the fulfillment even exceeded the promise. The orchestra opened in excellent style, and Mrs Glanffrwd Thomas, coining early oil the programme, at once won the good will of the assembly. Mrs Thomas is possessed of a beautiful, well-trained soprano voice, of considerable range, which she uses with skill, to the evident charm of her audience. Miss Esther Jenkins also won the plaudits of the assembly at the offset, and remained in favour throughout the evening. Miss Jenkins is a sweet and sympathetic singer. Mr Gilbert Williams, as "Samson," sustained his part admirably, and Mr Jack Edwards, as Manoah," almost surprised the company with his renderings of some of the bass parts. Mr J. K. Jones only sang once, but it was evident that he is possessed of a good tenor voice and musical ability. Mr David Jones, Carnarvon, to whom was assigned the part of Harapha, "), did ample justice to the part, and was heartily applauded. Mrs A. J. Hughes accompanied on the piano in her usual excellent manner. It is need- less to say that the orchestra played beautifully. The choir also was well balanced and in good train- ing, and occasionally their renderings seemed oerfect. No encores were allowed, although the audience seemed determined, if possible, to get repetitions of several pieces, especially the The Dead .VIarch," by the band, and Mrs Thomas' last air, "Let the bright seraphim," with which they were enraptured. The oratorio, as our readers know, deals with the closing scenes of Samson's life, and prominence is given to the superiority of the God of Samson over the gods of the Philistines. Tho concert, as wo have already said, was an unqualified success in every sense, and great credit is due to Mr Jenkins, the soloists, the individual members of the choir and the orchestra, the secretaries (Messrs R. Bryan and J. J. Pierce), and all who assisted in providing such a rare treat. We understand that Mr D. Jenkms' operetta, The Village OhiLclr. n, is to be performed in this town on the 18th of March. This is likely to be a treat.

AN UNPRECEDENTED RUN WITH THE NOYADD-FAWR FO X RO UNDS. On Monday, the lOrh. at 10.3D a.in., these hounds, met at Bryhog, in the Vale of Aeron,the residence of Mr Peel. The morning was very windy, with a sharp frost prevailing, and it was feared the master would not come. But at the appointed time ha and his favourites, were punctual. Among those present were Mies Harford, Fuleondale, Mr Hughes, the manager of the N.P. B tuk, i berayron, Messrs Jones, Biaenberllan, Jenkins, Berllaadeg,Ree? and Jenkins, PeDbryn-mawr, Evans, Coed, James, jun., Pencnwe, and a few others, besides the crowds of onlookers on the hills on both sides of the river. Al ter justice had been done to the kindness of the host and hostH, a move w is made to the surroundings of the mansion, but the beauties had no answer. No time was lost in making ior their favourite haunt, Tymawr wood, and, to the great surprise of all, this was drawn from end to, end with out a cry, and the master ani] hounds were making for 't yglyn covers when a tally-ho was raised by the onlookers, when three bolted and were making ahead for Cileennin. The honrds were soon on the spot, and were put on one of the three, which I sh ill call Hybridous, as it was one of unusual size and form, lie turned eiiort of Cilceuuin, to the wood, a'.d was hotly pursued through, to ik his cold bath in the Aeron (which checked the.equestrians for a mile and a half), and made for Llaest, and how pretty it was to view them here and to hear their "heavenly voice (as Mr Davies, Perthy, calls it said), echoing through the vale. From Llaest they smartly ran him to Penlanfach, Band-greengrove, Cwrtyeadno, Ailtgoch wood, and wheeled him round at Efynonwen, for Fro wood to Cwrtyeadno, where he managed to shako them off for a spell, ns the pursuers took to another, but the master soon found it out to be afresh one, and were quickly laid on thQ Hybridous one again, and pushed him smartly through Tanrailt wood, recroping the Aeron for Tymawr wood again (the field following and crossing the river this time at a great risk) where the hounds were brought to their noses of a sudden, and it was the desire of the on- lookeis that he was run to earth. Alas he was not to be overcome yet, and was seen by Miss Jenkins, Benllacdeg, and was swiftly pressed to Brynog, Tal- sarn, crossing the river once more for Allt-y-gigfran, Abermeurig, thence to Llangeitho, thence turned his mask back towards Bank Talvan, crossing the river for the fourth time. Leaviner Talsarn on the left, making for Ailtgoch and Cwm Penlan. Several riders, as well as pedestrians, had by this time joined, conspicuous, amongst whom were tailors, apprentices of Eden, who, allured by the "heavenly voice," bad no time to put on their coats, were seen running' with great alacrity, following the hunt past ITermon to Gwrthwynt, where the hounds had to hunt every yard over Bankyfron to Pant-teg, which gave panting time to the tailors. Turning to the grass scent improves, and he had to bid farewell this time to the place he was first found for Tygiyn, but turning short at Pen- rhiw for Pencwnc, Coed and Sodom, from hence he had to go without a halt to Graig Arth, a, very rocky and steep place. By this time the shades of night were falling fast, and at Lloegerfach the hounds were withdrawn, or the gallant pack might run over the rock and be dashed to pieces below. So this fox saved his brush, and the hope is that he will live to show as good a. run in the future as he did on this occasion. Tho computed ground travelled was close on 40 miles. Time of starting 12.40, time of with- drawing 6.6, leaving the Masteraud Miss Harford and their favourites fully 10 miles to travel home.— "ONLOOKER."

CHRIST COLLEGE, BRECON. Mr C. T. Davies (David Evans' Scholar of Christ College, has been presented at the Mansion House, London, by the Lord Mayor, with a certificate of proficiency in French given by the French Minister of Education through the members of the National Society of French Masters, and had the honour of receiving an invitation from the Lord Mayor to a conversazione on the occasion. Nine such certifi- cates were awarded among English Schools and Colleges.

THE REASON WHY. WHT 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,Bronohitis, Inflammation, or even consumption Why is it that others either can not or dare nor, enjoy the pleasures of the table, that partaking of necessary food is impossible, of the frte indulge, ce of their taste, results in horror which the bravest shrink from It is because they are troubled with Indigestion in some form or other, whether it goes under the name Dy«pepsia, Flatulence, Biilious Head- ache, Loss of Appetite, or any other form of that malac-y. Why is it that others again are dispirited-, nervous, mel- ancholy, always look upon the dark side, and regard every- thing through the coloured spectacles of a morbid imagination ? It is because they suffer from a disordered Liver, which brings nervous head-ache, sleeplessness, jaundice, bi e, low spirits, confirmed melancholy, and other horrors in its train. Now omes the simple, but important, question:- Why do persons continue to suffer these evils? The cure is equally simpio. Because they do not know that Q-WILYM EVANS' QUINT\'E BITTERS is the best Tonic remedy ever discovered, that it relieves all these evils, that it has succeeded in the worst cases, when every other remedy has failed, and if properly taken it would be certain to relieve them. They should therefore give it a fair trial at once. It is tile most successful remedy ever discovered, and un- animously acknowledged by all who have given it a fair trial to be THE BEST REMEDY or THB AGE. Above all, see that you get the right article, with the name "GW1LYM EVANS' QUININE BITTERS on stamp label, and bottle, without which none is genuine. Refuse all, imitations, an insist upon having NOTHING BUT GrWILYM EVANS' QUININE BITTERS. Price 28. 9., double s'ze 4s. 6d. Sold by all Chemists and vendors of Patent Medicines in the kingdom. Should any difficulty be found in procuring it write to the proprietors, who will forward it at above prices free per return parcels post on adsr«ss. QUININE BITTERS MANUFACTURING COMPANY Limited, Llanelly, South Wales.

WATERLOO CUP. DECIDING COURSE. Fullerton beat Downpour and won the cup.

TREFILAN. SUNDAY SCHOOL TEA PARTY AND CONCERT.^ This annual festival took place in the l'refilau Nation il schoolroo n on Friday, the 14th inst., at 3 o'clock in the afternoon, followed by a concert at 6 in the evening. A goodly number partook of a substantial and excellent tea. suprlied by the benefic. nee of Mrs Griffiths, Gelty, and presided over by the following ladies :—Misses Davies, Perthnoyad, A. S. Davies, Llwynybrain, J. Riehards, Py Mawr, S. Jones, Geily, A. Davies, Trefilan Rectory, Ehz tb ith Rowlands, TrefHan Rectory, and Mrs Evans. Cilbwn. In the interval games were playe t in the rectory grouuds-football, racing, &o. The weather was all that could be desired for the purpose. Oranges and sweets, were distributed to the chi dren, who thoroughly enjoyed themselves, with their teachers aud friends. All then adjourned to the schoolroom, when 26 of their number received ..)t,w.tds for repeating verses out of the Bible,, and collects out of the Prayer Book, and 24 were awarded prizes for regular attendance throughout the year, a total of 70 books t eing thus distributed in priz'ea. Then followed a most enjoyable entertainment, made up of sinking and recitation, by the following pari.Es iiaunab, M irgaret, and David Evans, rted Lion, David Joaes, and Jenkin Tom Joneg, Tdsarn, U. L. Evans, Magdalene Evans, Edward Lewis tUvauB, and Henry Evans. Cilburn, Hannah Evans, G-varffynon, Mary Davies, Penlan, John Dii'ies, VVarren, Mirgaretca Jones, and David Morgi,o, Gw.u"illt, D. E. Evans, Doibwba, David Davies, Foxhole, Arm Jenkins and Kate Howells, PeiigEgau, J b Morgan, Caswell, Griffitti Jones, and Thomas Davies, Lluudainfach, Mtry Morgan, and M ry Evaus, Talsarn, VL H. Jones, schoolmaster, Charlotte Jones, Ro«e Miuut, Anno Jones, Pentra- felin, Ann Williams, and Pvan Williams, Dolacoyau, and Trefiian Sunday School Glee Party. The chair was taken by the R'H D. Griffith, rector, whose in the affairs an i well-being of the parish- assisted by faithful J11ity-is indefatigable and exemplary. LLANCYNFELIN. ASH WEDNESDAY. On Wednesday, being Ash Wednesday, services were held in the' church of the parish. ,\t 10., the vicar, the Rey. G. Roderick, B. v., read the morning service, and the communation. More -ft' >rt should have been made to attend. At 7 in the evening the vicar asain read the service, and delivered a very appropriate sermon, to a very fair congregation, Tne words of his text were there- fore also now, saith the Lord, turn ye even to me with all your heart, and with fasting, and with weep. ing, and with mourning." Joel ii. 12.

HUNTING APPOINTMENTS. MR PRYSE'S FOXHDUNDS. Tuesday, Feb. 25th, 0.30 Lovesgrove. Friday, Feb. 28th, 10.30 Tanybwlch. ABERYSTWYTH HABRIBhS. Saturday, Feb. 22nd, at 12. Gianrafon„ Wednebdiy, Feb. :6-h at 11 Darren. Saturday, March 1st, at 12 Pcngommelin. THR PLAS MACHYNLLETH HAR HERS. Tuesday, February 25th, at 10. Dolgelynin. Friday. Peb.-u -ry :Utü, at 10 Penrhos-mawr.

THE QU*KN AMD THTO IN A ATONAL EISTEDDFOD. Her M-ij->sty has graciously consented to become a plttron ftheNationat fahsteddfod which is to ba held at Bingor ill the antuinn of this year.

UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF WALES. Three students of this College have been successful at the Matriculation Ex imi < ittoa recentiy held by the University of London. Two are placed iu the first division, viz., Mr L. vi. Cafchbertson London, and Mr D. R. O. Prytherch, L'anu-th! Miss Trevor, Micnyaiieth, is in che s corid division.

MARKETS. LIVERPOOL, FRIDAY. rPRESS ASSOCIATION TELEGRAM.] Market for Wheat opened firm and penny more asked on last Tuesday's rates. Californian, 7s 4d to 7s 7d. Beans, quiet. Saidi,25s. Peas,fair demand, steady, 5s 6d. Oats, quiet white, 2s 8d to 2s 9d yellow, 2s 6d to 28 7J black, 2s 5d to 28 6d. Maize quiet, about same as last Tuesday's rates. New Mixed, 3s 8id to 3s 9d. Flour firm, unchanged. Weather fine and dry.

We arc pleased to fini that the owa.srs of steamer Anaada have remitted ten shillings eaca to Capt Tom Williams and the crew who, in his boat, took the crew of the Ananda on board the steamer. HOLLOWAY'S OINTMENT AND PILLS.—Notable Facts.- Intense heat augments the annoyances of skin disease and encourages the developament of febrile disorders therefore they should, as taey can be, removed by these detergent and purifying preparations. In stomach complaints, liver affect tions, pains and spasms of the bowels, Hoiloway'a Ointment well rubbed over the affected pa,rt immedi- ately gives the greatest ease, prevents congestion and inflammation, checks the threatening diarrhoea, and averts incipient cholera. The poorer inhabitants of large cities will find these remedies to be their best friend when any pestilence rages, or when from or when from unknown causes eruptions, boils, abscesses, or ulcerations point out the presence of taints or impurities within the system, and call for instant and effective curative medicines. UUNVILIJE'S OLD IRISH WHISKY IS recommended by the medical profession in preference to French Brandy They hold etie largest stock of Whisky itr tiie worid. Supplied in easts itTtd castls for home use and exportation. Quotations on to UCNVIL&B & Co., limited, Soval Irish distilleries, BdltasL

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BIR-THS. JONES.—Feb. 16th, at 83, Onslow-Sqaare, London, S.W., the wife of the Bishop of St. David's of a son. WILLIAMS.-—February 8tli, the wife of Mr R. C. Williams, head gardener, Crosswood Park, of a son. .MARRIAGES. DAVIES —HOGGAN.—February 7tb, at the register office, Tregaron, before Mr P. Williams, registrar, Mr John Davies, of Maerdy-road, Ton Ystrad, to Miss Elizabeth Hoggan, of Penrodyn, Pontrhydy- groes. EVANS—JAMES.—February 18th, at the Tabernacle chapel, by the Rev W. Jones, registrar, Mr David Owen Evans, Festiniog, to Miss Sarah James Queen-street, of this town. JONEs-IGees.-February 7th, at Bwlchgwynt C.M. chapel, Tregaron, before Mr P. Williams, registrar, Mr Richard Jones, of Maerdy-road, Ton Ystrad, to 11 Miss Margaret Rees, of Ysgyborian Farm, Ysbytty Ystwyth. JENKINS—PARRY.—February 17th, at the register I office, Tregaron, by certificate, before Mr Peter Williams, registrar, Mr Richard Jenkins, to Miss Margaret Parry, both of Pontrhydygroes. JON.ES—JONES. — February 13th, at Pontypridd, before the registrar, Mr Powell, Mr John Taiwrn Jones, of Porth, Rhondda Valley, to Polly, the third daughter of Mr David Jones, of Victoria Hotel, Treherbert. MORGAN—DUDLEY.—-Feb. 11th, by license, at Peniel chapel, Aberavron, by tho Rev D. C. Davies, minister of Cileennin, assisted by Mr D, H. Davies, registrar, Mr David Morgan, Esgcrwen, to Miss Mary Dudley, both of Cileennin. NIBLOCK—MORRIS.—February 18th, at the English Presbyterian chapel, by license, by the Rev W. Jones, registrar, Mr James Brown Niblock, London, to Miss Anne Mary Morris, Llanilar. ( DEATHS. DAVIES.-Feb. 13th,. aged 21 years, Mr Thomas Davies, woollen spinner, Cwmcafan, LlanfihanTel Ystrad. JONES.—Feb. 10th, aged 81 years, Hannah Jones, Llwyncelyn, Llanddewi JONES—February 17th, Marion, eldest child of Mr I B. C. Jones, clerk to the Guardians, Aberayron, aged 3| years. MORRIS.—Feb. 17th, aged 15 months, at Tynfrordd, Llanychaiarn, Margaret, daughter of Mr John Morris. MORRIS.—Feb. 17th, aged 17 months, at Norc!,g.-+ street, Lena, daughter of Mr Thomas Molars, fitter. MORRIS.—February 17th, at Peuyparke, Catherine Morris, aged 23. PRICE.—February lotn, at the Whitehall, Towyn, aged 52 years, Mr Rowland Gwynne Price. -=====-=- MEMORIAL CARDS, of various patterns, printed in Welsh or English, may be obtained at the Observer Office.

LOCAL AND DISTRICT NEWS. G ENSROSITY.—We learn that Mr W. T. Jones, Melbourne, who is on his voyage home from this country, has sent to Miss Lloyd, the mistress, a cheque for five guineas for a treat for the children of the Llanbadarn Infant School NAVIGATION.—At a recent examination of the Board of trade, at Liverpool, Mr William Griffith, of Llanbedr, Merionethshire, passed as second mate, and obtained his certificate on the 10th inat.' Mr Griffith was coached by Mr Edward Jones, Jasper House. SCHOLASTIC.—Many of our readers will be glad to learn that Miss Kate Samuel, daughter of Mrs Samuel, Great Darkgate-street, was last week elected, out of a number of candidates, to an assistant mistress-ship at the Higher Grade School for Girls at Festiniog. The school, we believe, is now to be opened for the first time, and Miss Samuel begins her duties at the new school about the beginning of Aiarch, Miss Samuel was for four years pupil teacher at the Aberystwyth Board School, under Miss Nicklin, and pas&ed very creditably the annual Government examinations. From here she obtained a scholarship at the Training College for pupil teachers, Swan-ea, and her biennial course at the college was concluded last Christmas. WESLEY CIIAPEL.-On Wednesday evening a very la; ge congregation assembled in the schoolroom of the above chapel to witness the distribution of rewards to the Sunday scholars for regular and punctual attendance during the past year. The Rev T. Wynne Jones distributed about 130 beautiful and interesting books The proceedings were enlivened by selections of music, in which Misses M. J. Land, A. and Nelhe Morcom, Nowell, E. A. Thomas, and Mr Peake took pars. A few words of encouragement were addressed to the children by Mr D. Davies. The meeting, which was a groat success, was pre- ceded by a social tea, given by Mrs Doughton, in connection with the ladies' sewing meeting, which realised the handsome sum of £8 2s. THE CozaiESciAL AND GRAMMAR SCHOOL.—In the competitive examination held last month for clerks under the London county council, Mr David Edwards, the son of Mr Edwards, Commercial House, Llangwyryfon, succeeded in attaining the third place' out of sixty-seven candidates, and has since obtained an appointment under the council. The examination was conducted by the City of London College, on similar lines to the men clerkship examination of the civil service, and was divided into two parts, the obligatory subjects consisting of handwriting and orthography, English composition, arithmetic (including cube root, mensuration, vulgar fractions' and decimals), compound addition, geography, short- hand, and book-keeping and the optional subjects being' shorthand and book-keeping, algebra, up to and including quadratic equations, Latin, French, German, drawing (geometrical or model and perspec- tive), theoretical mechanics and chemistry. Of the optional subjects the candidates were to take up at least two, but not more than four. Mr Edwards was for several years a. pupil of the above school, and held the school exhibition at the University College of Wales, where he soon afterwards passed the London matriculation examination in the honours division, at the earliest possible age. Since then he has been preparing for the Civil Service examination at King's College, London. Mr Edwards deserves to be heartily congratulated on his marked success, SCHOOL BOARD.—A meeting of this board was held on Friday evening, the Rev J. H, Protheroe in the chair, there being also present Mr Thomas Griffiths and Mr Thomas Owens Messrs William Williams, clerk, and J. Bradbury, master.—Several bills were ordered to be paid.—-Mr Thomas Owen who had placed the following on the agenda, on account of the majority of the members being absent, decided to adjourn it until the next board To draw attention to the resolntion passed by the board last year referring to the adoption of the Welsh language as a special subject for the higher standards in the bo.i s' and girls' departments."—The Cierk remarked that the balance at the bank was against them, and he asked if it was the wish of the board that he should remind the borough accountant of it. The precept was ordered last mouth.—It was decided that he should draw the attention of the BOROUGH Accountant to the matter. CAMBRIAN RAILWAYS.—Approximate return of traffic receipts for the week ending February 9th 1890. Miles open 237. Passengers, parcels, horses car- riages, dogs, and mails, £ 1,232 merchandise, 'min- erals and live stock, ^81,934; total for tho week £ 3,163- Actual traffic receipts for the corresponding week last year Miles open, 237..Passengers parcels, horses, carriages, dogs, and mails, < £ 1,163 '• merchandise, minerals and live stock, £ 1,852 total for the week, £cJ,Ol;). Aggregate from commence- ment of half-year to this date, £ 22, 084; aggregate last year, £ 21,003. Passengers, parcels, horses, car- riages, dogs, and mails, £ 69 increase merchandise minerals and live stock, increase £ 82 total increase for the week, £ 151 aggregate increase from com- mencement of half-year to this date, £1,021 J. Walter Evans, Tottenham House, Little Dark- gate-street, begs to announce that owing to the »reat success of his annual sale, he has decided to continue the same for fourteen days longer. The sale, which has been advertised in these columns for the past month, nao b en gieat success, but a great many remnants of all goods have accumulated, which along with the remaining stock of overcoats, winter suits" and all other winter goods, arc offered at sach prices that tnnst command a speedy and comp'ot^ clearance —Advt. Y. W.'C. A.—A ibrancli of the Young Women's Christian Association was formed on Friday evening at the Presbyterian chapel. MPs Jones', Dunediii House, was appointed secretary. Mrs Vaughan Davies and Mrs C. M. Williams have House, was appointed secretary. Mrs Vaughan Davies and Mrs C. M. Williams have contributed to the Lying-in-Aid and Dorcas Societies. Mrs John James is the secretary. • LECTURE.—Principal Edwards delivered an in- structive address in W elsh. on Wednesday evening at Tabernacle schoolroom, on the Epistle to the Hebrews. BUSINESS. Air Richard Morgan announces in another column that he has received a cargo of Pem- brokeshire black oats, known as eeirch du bach," which he is now offering for sale. DRUNK AND DISORDERLY.—At the police station yesterday (Friday), before Mr T. II. Jones and Mi- George Davis, T homas Morris, a tramp, was charged by P.C. Joshua Lewis with being drunk and dis- orderly on the previous day.—The accused who ad- mitted the charge was sentenced to 14 days imprison. ment with hard labour, without the option of a fine.