The Aberystwith Observer

THE WELSH AO" CONFORMIST UMON. The first meetings of the c>u icil of this Umen have been held at Llanidloes this week. A. resolution in favonr of Disestablishment was passed.

THE TAUNTON RAILWAY ACCIDENT. At the inquest, on Thursday, Rice, the signalman, said he was 64 years of age, and had been signalman at Norton for 27 years. He had been bad in his head since he had been knocked down by an engine last January. He had been very forgetful since the accident, but was able to do duties. He acknowledged that he had mads an error leading to the accident. He was ill at the time. On Saturday and Sunday night he was very bad, and was in- clined not to go on duty, but had a walk and took some medicine, which made him feel better. He had six "good conduct stripes, and bad a gratuity of 220 with each. He had three minutes' notice of the approach of the special mail. Believing the goods train was in the siding and not on the up line he signalled the line clear. Hence the catastrophe.

ABERDOVEY. The" Observer" is sold at Aherdovey by Mr G. Willhms, Bookseller A CORRECTION.—In oar last notes we said that Mr L. T. Daniel and Miss M. J. Machin would be married last week in London. This is incorrect, the fact beiag that the happy couple were united on Tuesday last. The bridegroom is the eldest son of Capt T. Daniels, late ship chandler, in this place, and the bride was an adopted daughter of the late Rev Jcseph Thomas, Carno. We have no particulars of the ceremony and cannot give any, otherwise we would be tempted to term it "fashionable," and end with a long list of the wedding presents (if any), after the fashion of some recent marriages. THE WEATHER.—The stormy weather that pre- vailed during the latter end of last week was not felt so severely in this place as elsewhere. On Thursday the wind was due south, but at night it veered round to the north, and from this quarter Aberdovey is completely sheltered by the high hills in a bend, of which it lies nestling as a babe in its cradle. All the boats in the harbour bad been put in places where the tide could not reach them, and next day there were no damages to report. The weather this week is a repetition of last week, being windy and rainy with an occasional few hours of fine weather between. TEMPERANCE.—The new working committee of the Temperance Society met on Monday evening to con- sider its winter work. It was decided to carry on the united temperance singing meeting which is held every Sunday evening at the Assembly Room, and that the meetings be opened with prayers. It was also decided that a person be nominated monthly to preside over the meetings, and Mr W. Jones, grocer, was elected for the first month. It was also decided to hold a series of entertainments during the winter, the first to be held on Tuesday evening, November 25th, the Rev J. Owen to be the conductor. PRESBYTERIAN.—The "English Presbyterians of this place held their annual thanksgiving services for the harvest on Thursday, Nov. 6th. Meetings were held at the Assembly Rooms in the afternoon, and in the evening an eloquent sermon was preached by the Rev Mr Rees, Brynhyfryd, late of Welshpool.

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Hang out your banners on the outward wall. SHAKESPEARE. One of the best local papers that I know of is the Aberystwyth Observer' — says the writer of Nodion Cymreig" in the Goleuad, (the official organ of the Welsh Calvinistic Methodists). A writer in the South Wales Daily News recently described the "Aberystwyth Observer as a Con- servative organ, remarkable for its plain speaking." JOHN MORGAN, PRINTER, OBSERVER OFFICE, 1, NORTH PARADE, ABERYSTWYTH, Begs to announce that he undertakes every Description of LETTER-PRESS pRINTING His Office being supplied with First- class Machinery and Type, he is able to guarantee the lowest charges with excellent ivorlcmanship. Printing for Churches and Chapels Sunday Schools, Tea Meetings, Lectures, Concerts, &c., executed with promptness. Sale Bills, Particulars and Conditions of Sale, Catalogues, &c. Draw Tickets at Cheap Rates. Billheads, Memorandum Forms, Handbills Circulars, &c. Books, Pamphlets, Reports, &c. Friendly Societies' Subscription Cards, Rules and Byelaws. Programmes and Books of Words. Memorial Cards, neatly printed, in Welsh and English. Mining, Shipping and Railway Work. Legal and Mercantile Work. Window Bills, Posters, &c., &c., &c. PRINTING WORKS: 1, NORTH PARADE, ABERYSTWYTH. The Western Mail says The Aberystwyth Observer, in an editorial note, approaches the matter in the earnest, dispassionate spirit which, unfortunately, is seldom manifested by the Welsh Press. We may not agree with the reason- ing, nor with the conclusions de- duced, but the tone adopted is that befitting the character of the sub- ject matter."

MACHYNLLETH. FLOODS.—On Wednesday the road leading from Machynlleth to Corris past tho Corris railway station was flooded, as Wt:re also the whole of the fields along i-hf bUlks of the river Dulns. FREK ENTERTAINMENTS.—On Saturday evening one of the series of free entertainments established by th<t Murchiones* (D.) of Londonderry was given at the Vane Hull. The programme, which was a very at tractive one, was as follows :—Quartette, Mr Job-. Williams and party; song, Lady Gifford; reading Mr Price; song, the Hon. Mr Herbert, Powis Castle iecratiou, Mr Clayton song, Miss M. Evans (aeco n anied by the Marchioness (D.) of Londonderry) pianoforte solo, Mr Daviea cotnio SORg, Dr Alfred Dalies (accompanied by Mrs Davies); song Mr Joh Williams (a«companied by Miss Williams-); quar- tette, Mr John Williams and party; finale, ''Go' sive the Queen." The hall was filled to overflowing, notwithstanding the inclement stats of the weath er by a very appreoi-itivj audience. The inhabitants of thi-) ancient town seem to unanimously approve Oi, her Ladyahip.-t efforts to provide such high class en- tert am Ulents weekly. BOARD OF GUARDIANS, WEDNESDAY, NOVEM- BER 12TH, present Mr Richard Gillart, Llynlloedd, chairman Mr J. H. Jones and Mr Edw. Hus;l es Llanwrin, vice-chairmen Mr Joseph Ev:iii, Frjnygog, and Mr T. W. Bonsall, Morben, ex- officio Messrs. William Jones. Machynlleth J. Oxren, Towyn Morgan Edwards, Seabory-o d; W. E. G. Pritchard, XJwchygarreg; W. Francis, Cemmee; Robert Francis and H. Lester Smith, Llanbrynmair L'swis Rees, Penegoes, and Mr David Evans, clerk. PERSONAL. After the clerk had i-e ti the minutes at the previous meeting, Mr J. Hujfties Jon s, who was recently plaeed on the commission of the peace of the county, and ther* fore became au ex-offieio member of r e board, said that as he was an elected guardian for Towyn he preferred being entered as such, an<t did not wish to be entered as an ex-officio guardian. Th* Clerk promised that his name should b<3 entered as an elected guardian. TREAT TO THE INMATES. The Master reported that the noble Marchioness (D.) of Londonderry had on the 8th instant invitgd all the inmates to the Vane Hall to partake of an ex- cellent dinner, which consisted of roast beef and plum pudding, the occasion being the celebration of the first anniversary of Lady Aline's marriage. Those inmates who were unable to walk were con- veyed in her ladyship's carriage, and dinner was sent to all who were unable to leave the house. All the men received tobacco and pipes, and the children wera the recipients of numerous toys. Every one seemed to thoroughly enjoy themselves, and spent a very happy day. Mr J. Hughes Jones proposed that the heartiest thanks of the board should be accorded to her lady- ship, and that their chairman should convey the same. Mr Edward Hughes said it gave him very great pleasure to second the vote of thanks. The vote was carried unanimously. THE HOUSE. The Master reported that there were 44 inmates in the house at present, the number in the correspond- ing period of last year being 45. The number af vagrants relieved during the past fortnight was 87, against 69 in the corresponding period of last year, being a decrease of 18. The master recommended the purchasing of a mangle, and the board decided that he should pur- chase one from a person who offered to depose of one at X2 5s. Od., provided that the same was in a statJ of good repair. POOR LAW CONFERENCE. The Clerk read a communication informing the board th..t the Poor Law Conference would be htld at Exeter Hall, London, on the 10th of December, and inviting the attendance of the Clerk as well as that of a deputation from the board. The communication explained that if the guardians desired they had the power to pay the expenses of the deputation out of the poor rates. The Chairman gave notice that he would' bring the matter forward at the next meeting. QUARTERLY STATEMENTS. The relieving officers presented their quarterly re- turns. Mr Daniel Howells' return showed that he had collected the whole of his moneys, and had no outstanding arrears, which was considered tro;t sati factory by the board. Mr John Jones' return showed arrears amounting to X4 11s. 9d., and that of Mr William Jones, a sum of 19s. Tbeboardeonsidered the returns, and in the major- ity of cases ordered the officers to take proceedings against those persons who were in arrears.

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MALLWYD. The handsome gift of twenty-two pounds has been kindly presented by Mrs Richards, of Caerynwch, Dolgelley, to the Rev Thomas Thomas, rector of Mallwyd, towards helping to clear off a debt of lorg standing incurred upon the Minllyn and Aberangell schools. This benevolent lady has also kindly promised to be an annual subscriber, and thronghlber great generosity the committee have been spared great anxiety. And it is to be hoped that other kind donors will come forward and follow her good example. LLANRHYSTID MARRIAGE.-At Llanrhystid church, on Tuesday, the 11th inst, the marriage of Mr Evan Phillips, Bryngwyo, lormerly of Trefaes, with Miss Margaret Davies, Tycam, in this parish, was solemnized by the vicar, who was assisted by the Rev R. Jennings, vicar of Hirmnt, NOttb Wales. The bridegroom is very mut-b respected in his neighbourhood, being a descendant of some of the most respectable families in the parish of Llangwyryfon, and we have no doubt but that he and his bride will bs of great support to the vicar of the parish as he always bas been in timA j past. There was very great respect shown the young couple on their wedding morn by the Llanrhystid villagers who hoisted flags, &c., in diffeient parts of the village, particularly in the neighbourhood of the the bridge. It was rather interesting to witness about 20 different vehicles driving the wedding party in grand style to the neat and cleanly little yillasre of Llanrhystid. FUNERAL.- We must regret to announce the death of Mrs Margaret Jennings, Tynewydd, Liyn- eiddwen, which took place after a long and protracted illness at the above place, at the advanced age of 84. The deceased was a sister-in-law of the late Archdeacon JeBnings, of Westminster, and mother of the Rev Richard Jennings, vicar of Hirnant. Her mortal remains were consigned to their last resting place on Saturday, in the Llan- rhystid churchyard. The departed was a person highly resptc^ed in her position of life by all who lm( w her, and by none is her death more deeply deplored than by her children, who were most fondly attached to her. Of the departed it can be said that she lived and died in peace with God and m n. Her funf ral w: e very largely attended by kii,d neighbours and many valued friends from a distat ce. The Rev T. Evans, vicar, officiated on the occasion.- COE.

ONE • •• > /r :*• ? I ONE HAPPY HOUR. Good-bye, Lora. A muse yourself the best you can while we are away!" cried Mrs. Van Houten. « Good-bye," said Lora. The carriage door clicked. The man in livery sprang to his seat. The horses dashed down the drive, and they were off. Lora gave a long sigh. One—two—three days- perhaps a week of freedom. Mrs. Van Houten was very capricious, as it became all scions of tha aristocracy to be. She might come home from Brighton to-morrow It would depend upon her mood, over which there was no earthly nor heavenly control. Lora sometimes imagined there was a power under the earth which had some influence. Almost at the last moment Mrs. Van Houten had decided to take the French maid instead of Lora, little Corinne's governess. So there was nobody left in the great house but Uncle Phil, Mrs. Van Houten's brother, a good, kind-hearted old fellow whose business always kept him in town, and the under servants. The lord &nd master had been away shooting for a month, and nobody knew- or cared much-when he would return. Lora sank into a low seat by the window over- looking the Thames valley, with a feeling of relief. Such a sense of freedom she had not felt for three years, during her term of servitude as governess. The light of the late afternoon revpaled a face to puzzle one who looked upon it. Young or old it was hard to say. Perhaps twenty, perhaps thirty. Dark brown hair, with a tinge of Titian colour in it, and which rippled in spite of close brushing, was gathered into a severe knot low in her neck. The face was pale-too pate, and dark rings outlined a pair of eyes which oae might have sworn were capable of almost anything. But their habitual look was one of studied coldness and reserve. The head was proud and well set. Her dress of dark gray seemed made to conceal the outlines of her figure. That she was tall and graceful in every movement could not be concealed. Rather distinguished looking for a governess," had been Mr. Van Houten's comment upon first seeing her. She was also companionable and refined in such a measure that she pleased Mrs. Van Houten's ex- quisite sense, and in three years had made herself a necessity to her. m Not that the lady appreciated her "maid and com- panion, or for one moment considered her her equal. Such women only reckon one's station by money or birth. Education and refinement have no value. Gold dug out of the dirt takes precedence immeasurably over nobility of soul. It was so still all over the great house that Lora could hear the clock at the head of the stairs measuring away the time in sturdy strokes. Two robins in the elm tree were discussing the weather. A branch of crimson roses swayed toward the window, and beat their fragrant breath against the stone casement. Afar through the tree tops, the Surrey hills itretched along the horizon, and one little silvery streak of the bending Thames was discernible through the shrubbery. Alone—alone!" cried the girl, springing from her a,-at. "Nobody in all the world—nobody—to care what I do or where I go or what becomes of me. And to-day I saw him-was near him I thought my heart was dead, that life was good enough, that I could live on this way for ever and never care! But now She was moving about like a wild creature, her cheeks crimson, her eyes flashing, her whole frame quivering with excitement. With a sudden move- ment she unfastened her heavy hair, which fell in a shining mass about her shoulders. She opened the high collar at her throat and turned it away, reveal- ing a neck white as alabaster. Could that girl before the mirror be the governess who had said good-bye but a half-hour since ? This intense, glorious, bril- liant creature, metamorphosed in an instant by the i power ot the soul within, was not, could not be, the pale, grey creature of an hour ago! Poor child Poor Lora she sighed. She bent forward to IriRs the reflection of her face. Nobody j loves you, nobody would care if you were dead. It is very hard! But to-night you shall have one happy hour. You shall go to town, the ball-to the masquera Je. Once more you shall dance with him as you did once on the banks of the Rhine. Then you were an heiress-then you had a father to idolise and protect you. Then you were beautiful and he loved you. Ah! now you are beautiful, but does he love you ? At ten o'clock thaI; night there was a sensation in a certain West-end ball-room-among the men, ch efly. There had just stepped in.'unattended,a tall, white figure which stood out from the gay crowd like a snowy lily in a garden of roses. Her bare arms, her neck, the poise of her head, the lithe grace of her body, were of the old Greek type preserved for us in the statues of Praxiteles. "By Jove! Bromwell, wlio is that surperb creature? Don't the other women look like dumps beside her ? That figure, just as she stands there, is a dream, a poem! I wonder if it can be Miss Olearet ? Or maybe it is one of the Montagu party!" Jack Bromwell, the gayest and handsomest man of his set, was looking at the stranger with his heart in his eyes. There's the little colonel speaking to her. We must be presented. They are going to dance—Ah!" His partner, a gay little shepherdess, found Jack preoccupied. "You are watching the snow-maiden," she whispered in his ear. I believe she Is not real at all that she will vanish suddenly from the room. How she does dance! She seems a part of the music, does she not ? Oh, to be tall, like that! The men so admire a tall woman." Bromwell collected himself sufficiently to whisper something that made a little pink flush show itself under the edge of her mask. Half the women in the room were dying to dance with Bromwell. Speak of the influence of a beautiful woman in society! It does not at all compare with the influence of a handsome, masculine man. As half the women were ambitious for his favour so just that proportion were indignant when he led the white figure to the floor for a waltz. The w tching waltz music—what is like it in all the universe.? The girl trembled as she yielded herself to his arms. Like a flower bent in the wind, like a white sail upon a passionate sea, she moved to the music as it sobbed and whispered and throbbed about them. Dearest!" It was only one word her companion spoke, but she quivered from head to foot. Hush! Do not speak, but follow me after this dance." If heaven can bow down to earth to hold one lonely soul in its happiness for one half hour, it did that for Lora. The madness of life, over- shadowed by unfulfilled longings for love was upon her at flood tide. The music flooded her soul, I her very being, with longings she had never known. Her lover's arms were about her, his face close to her own, his breath on her cheek. The past dropped away like a garment. Only one white night upon the banks of the Rhine remained in memory. It was but yesterday she had leaned so in his arms- but yesterday! Jack Bromwell followed her, at the close of the dance, through the deserted parlours to a small balcony where they were quite alone. When he had closed the door, she caught away her mask with a quick gesture, and turned her face toward him in the moonlight. If Eloise, my Eloise!" he cried. "Eloise, my darling-my life—my love! Poor little girl!" She was sobbing in his arms, while he kissed her hair, her eyes, her lips, her throat. He had no wife, 80 child, no interest beyond the present. He loved I this girl, he had always loved her. She was his, and he was hen. 1 For one happy hour they looked backward, and then, as we all are forced to do by fate, they faced the future. Duty rang the death knell of all their hopes. One letter had failed to reach her while travelling in Europe. From so slight a cause happiness would fail them both for a lifetime. of I have had my hour, sweetheart. I knew It would be but one little hour, but the memory of it will be so sweet that I shall be brave enough for whatever comes in the future. You must go back to your wife and baby. I will go back to my work. And maybe some day, when we are both dead, things may be different. Good-bye." A kiss, a heart-broken cry, and then it was all over. When Mrs. Van Houten returned in two days, the found the little grey governess waiting for her at the door, a little paler, perhaps, but with her usual look of calm and serenity. H I see the Bromwells have returned to Farls, and Jack has gone to visit Africa," said Uncle Phil from behind his paper at the tea-table. Queer DOtSon. I tome people have, and queer ways of enjoying then* selves. The idea of Africa, when one can spend the winter here in country sport or town pleasure! liIMw

HOUSEHOLD HINTS. II SALT dissolved in alcohol, gin, or ammonia will take out grease spots. EGG stains can be removed by rubbing them with common table salt. BRASS utensils may be kept beautifully bright by an occasional rub with salt and vinegar. DAM? salt will take off the discolourations on cups and saucers caused by tea and careless washing. A PLEASANT household deodoriser is made by pour- ing spirits of lavender over lumps of bicarbonate of ammonia. WHEN washing black articles it is well to add quite a bit of salt to the water; it will tend to set the colours and prevent them running. WHEN whalebones have become bent they may be used again by first soaking them in tepid water for a few hours, and then drying them. WHEN washing windows, looking glasses, &c, be sore to put a little ammonia in the water. This will save labour, and clean them much more effectively, giving as well a much finer polish. For general cleaning ammonia in the water will remove dirt, smoke, grease, &c., much better than anything else. Do not wash combs unless absolutely necessary. Water will make the teeth split and the comb rough. Small brushes, which are made for the purpose of cleaning combs, are easily obtained at little expense, and with one of these the comb may be thoroughly cleansed, wiping well and following with a soft cloth afterwards. ONE can make a carpet look much cleaner and brighter if, just before sweeping, she would throw some damp salt upon it; or, after a carpet has been swept, wipe it over with a cloth or sponge wrung out of clean salt water. This will remove that dusty look which so soon gathers on freshly swept carpets, and will brighten the colours. A cupful of coarse salt to a basin of water is the right proportion. BROILED MUSHROOMS.—The larger kind is the best for broiling. Clean the mushrooms from grit and earth, peel them, and put them in a saucepan, stalks and all. Add an ounce or two of butter, and some seasoning, such as chopped parsley or shalots. Fry the whole for a minute or two over the fire. Then pour into a dish, popper and salt, and put the dish into the oven. When they have broiled sufficiently, add a little stock, or gravy, bring the whole to a boil, and serve very hot. Another way is as follows: After cleaning the mushrooms, cut (not pull) the stalks out, and place them on a gridiron that has been previously rubbed with butter. Cook for about ten minutes, turning them so that each side will be done. Then pepper and salt, place them on a hot dish, andin the middle of each mushroom put a little bit of butter, and if it is liked, a drop or two of lemon juice. Serve very hot. TOMATOES AND'CANCEB.—Why or wherefore it is im- possible to say, but in some unaccountable fashion (says the Medical Press and Circular) the impression has come largely to prevail among the public that tomatoes are a cause of cancer, and that for this reason the delightful vegetable in question must be eschewed. The only connection that we know of between cancer and tomatoes is that within past years there has been a large augmentation in the death rate from cancer and an enormous increase in the con- sumption of tomatoes. Presumably, however, it would only be a foolish person who would attempt to hang a theory upon this, or essay to establish a fact. The tomato, having the appropriate synonym of love apple, is a native of South America, and was intro- duced into Europe in the y< ar 1596. It is only, how- ever, comparatively recently that it has become so widely popular. As a relish it is almost unequalled, as a vegetable it is petfectly wholesome, readily digestible, and though not of much nutritive value, can certainly be eaten almost with impunity. THE INCOME.—It is by no means easy to adjust all one's belongings exactly to scale. Many of us begin all wrong by living in houses the rental of which runs away with much more than an adequate share of our income. Some one who has deeply studied the subject says that house rent and taxes should never exceed one. eighth of the whole. Others think even that excessive, especially where there are sons and daughters to educate. Then, as to dress, scarcely two people ever think alike as to the proportion that its cost should bear to the entire income. The usual way is to buy what- ever we want or fancy we want, and let the total take its chance. This happy-po lucky style is pleasant, but not philosophical. Men follow it more than womfn. Our own sex is more thrifty in some ways. The really wise girl is she who has taught her hands sufficient cleverness with the needle and the scissors to cut out and make her less expensive gowns, and to alter and adapt them to the evolutions of fashion. The scientific system of dress cutting has enabled many a girl to expend almost her whole allowance without reserving a considerable portion for the costly charges of dressmakers.

THE PHILOSOPHY OF DINING. Dr. Andrew Wilson, lecturing upon this topic at St George's Hall, in London, compared the most power- ful product of man's intelligence, the steam engine, with the wondrous mechanical process implied in the hunian alimentary system. The former used but 20 per cent. of the force supplied, wasting 80 per cent., while the latter, assimilating some eight pounds of solids, water and oxygen, and again wasting about the same amount by varied processes, yet contrived in some cases, as, for instance, in that of the rural postman who covered some 30 miles per day to accomplish work equal to the raising of 5000 tons one foot. And as regarded fuel it seemed immaterial whether the postman resorted to roast mutton or to a vegetarian diet of beans and pulse, so long as he took plenty of nitrogenous food. Sugar, fat, and starch did not come within the province of the stomach at all. The chief requisites were the foods containing abundance of albumen and casein. Digestion began in the mouth, and thorough mastica- tion was essential for the proper action of the saliva and ptyalin which latter might be described as a living ferment. As the food was drawn down by tha muscles-not by its own weight, or the cow would have to raise its neck and stand on its hind legs- other juices came into play, as provided by the gall, sweetbread, and liver The liver was a mystery; it consisted of thousands on thousands of minute cells, but as a whole it acted as a policeman at the entrance to an exhibition, keeping out the riff-raff as long as it kept sober, or as a banker, receiving and returning the surplus blood which travelled round by means of the glands and started again entering the heart as blood, and necessarily so for tears, the bile, the gastric juice were all formed from the blood. It was curious that all our special knowledge had resulted from the compact formed by an impecunious but zealous Canadian, Dr. Beaumont, and a youth named St. Martin, whose side was laid open by the explosion of a gun while duck-shooting in the forties. Beau- mont agreed to maintain St. Martin three or four years provided he might daily study his internal processes.

THE Queen has approved the appointment of Mr. Justice Kay to be Lord Justice of Appeal in the room of the Right Hon. Sir Henry Cotton, resigned. MR. HERBERT GLADSTONE, M.P., speaking at the last meeting of the Leeds Trades Council, said the Labour! Question must necessarily enter the sphere of politics. Progress had been slow hitherto, owing to the in- difference of the working classes, but now the latter! were awake and leaders bad sprung up. He thought an Eight Hours' Bill for miners would not work satis- factorily, the most serious objection being the want of unanimity among the men. THE Scotch Education Department has forwarded to School Boards a minute indicating the terms upon which the Department Is prepared to continue to afford assistance to Boards in certain districts which are in financial difficulty. In an accompanying cir- cular It is pointed out that the Department would not feel justified in allowing assistance in cases where it is believed that liberality in grants only leads to a failure in the sense of local responsibility. School Boards are urged to exercise the strictest economy in a'l items of expenditure, and they are informed that the Department will call upon its representative who is associated with the management of the schools, to justify any item of expenditure which appears to be extravagant, or is in excess of the esti- mate submitted. A NOTICE has been issued from the Horse Guards inviting the Volunteer officers of the metropolis to take part in the reconnaissance work connected with the defence of the metropolis which has been arranged for regular officers in the district daring the winter. THR. Marquis of Bute, who has been elected Mayor of Cardiff, has announced his Intention of handing over the salary granted by the Council, j6750, to the Deputy Mayor. His lordship also sent a donatio* of £ 50 to the Cardiff Infirmaiv.

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ABE RYSTWYTH. MARINE TERRACE. 3, Pen rock, Mrs D Lloyd- Mr aud Mrs Humphreys and family, Newtown Mr Strange, Devonshire 10, Mrs Jones- Miss Parker, Llanfairfechan 11 — Mrs Griliiths and Mrs Roberts, Penwern 28, Miss Hug-hes- Mr Wright, London t, Mr and Mrs Pugh, London 29, Mr John Evans- Mr and Mrs Usher and family, Southampton 43, Picton House, Miss Osmotherly Mr and Mrs Morgan, family and nurse, Trefenydcf, Llaofallteg 47, Chatham House, Mrs Jones Mr Theobald, M.P. and Mrs Theobald and maid and servants, Mr Russell, London 48, Mrs Burton- Mrs B Jones, two children, two narses, lady's- maid and butler, Carmarthen Miss Warrington, maid and footman, Carmarthen Clifton House, Mrs J. A. Powell- Mrs Ve nsr, Gloucester Mr Brigbouse, Leeds Mr Gregory, Chesire VICTORIA TERRACE. 3, Ocean View House, Mrs W H Kensit- Miss Forty, London The Hon G. Loveden Parker and attendant, Field house, Uttoxeter, Staffordshire

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