The Aberystwith Observer

MOTOR-OMNIBUSES. ABERYSTWYTH AND ABERAYRON. We have good reason for believing that the Great Western officials will shortly inspect the f.,ad between Aberystwyth and Aberayron with the view of deciding whether it is practicable to run motor omnibuses between these two places.

AN IDLERS GOSSIP. A SHORT HISTORY OF WALES. I have been reading Mr Owen M Edwards' Short History of Wales, and find it most in- teresting. The price is 2s, and I would advise you to get a copy at once.

LLANBADARN FAWR. Harvest Thanksgiving services were held in the parish church on Tuesday and Wednesday of last week, when sermons were p 'cached by the Rev W Headley, M.A., Llanfihangel-y- Creuddyn, Rev J Phillips, Llancynfelin, and Rev H J Stewart, Llangorwen. The church was tastefully decorated. The attendances were good.

LLANDINAM. ELECTRIC LIGHT.-Through the kindness of Mr David Davies, M.P., every house in Llan- dinam, his native village, is to be lit with electric light at a nominal charge, while the Parish Church, Wesleyan Chapel, village hall, schools, and streets are to be provided with free of charge. The electricity will be supplied from the Plasdinam electrical station.

BARMOUTH. Mr Andrew Carnegie has contributed, through Mr Rhys Jones, Glanymor House, Barmouth, the sum of R125 towards the cost of purchasing a new organ for the English Presbyterian Church in that town.

.n- LAMPETER. LOCAL WEDDING.—WATKINS—PARRY^1, pretty wedding was solemnised at the Parlit Church, Porthcawl, on Tuesday, the contr^r ing parties being Mr Daniel Watkins, solici^f Lampeter (Conservative agent for Card$L S shire), and Miss Parry, Lampeter. Thehr' groom was attended by Mr Watkins, L0I)I (brother), and Miss Constance Parry, S^a°s (sister of the bride), was bridesmaid.

10 TERRACE ROA^ ESTABLISHED 1858. THE OLDEST NEWSPAPER IN MID-W^ THE ABERYSTWYTH OBSERVE Published every Wednesday Evel1ílC for Thursday. PRICE ONE PENNY. The only Conservative il$ Newspaper printed within thirty 0 I, Has an Influential Circulation* is an Excellent Medium for f Advertising. »» if i The Aberystv^ th Observer J IC,L, the Unionist organ for the District the deals with Political questions 10 'fjt; progressive and constructive SP> which have characterised the trations of Mr Balfour, Lord Sa.l's p and Lord Beaconsfield. h ,lid It reports meetings and matters^ connected with Churches, Chare Sunday Schools, as well as the dO\be of the various organisations for amelioration of the condition of 111 kind. < 4 t tpe The Correspondence columns of 01 !1 paper are open to an expressive views on all questions of ptl interest. 'btlted Many of the Articles are contri by Clergymen and Ministers, and known Writers.

BIRTHS, MARRIAGES, AND DI No charge is made for ordinary alO. ments, but Is. is charged for any addit^^ MARRIAGES. Woons—HUGHES.—October 6, at the Office, Aberystwyth, before Mr T ^0^ registrar, Pontrhydygroes, Mr ™ Woods, Abertridwr, to Miss Mary Woods, Abertridwr, to Miss Mary Hughes, Penrhiwnewydd, Salem. W ATKINS-PARRy.-October 9th, at t V p Church, Porthcawl, by the Revs Williams and James Jones, Daniel '0\$ solicitor, Lampeter, to Gwenllian Parry, Lampeter, eldest daughter,0*1 late Rev David Parry, Haverfordwest J brokeshire. j I DEATHS. JP t BERRY.—October 5th, at 10 Chalybeate 01 | aged 46 years, Mr William Berry, JAMES.—October 8th, aged six months** Myfanwy, daughter of Mr Evan J Pontllanychaiarn. øt, PICK FRIN G.-October 5th, at 87 years, Mrs Mary Pickering, late of Bridge. HiaHARDS. October 8th, at Poplar C°>P\ Pentrellyn, Llanilar, John Richards* aged 73. aged 73.

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To MR DAVID ROWLANDS, Proprietor of The Montgomery County Times," Welshpool. I desire to express my siucere regret to you for having published in the issue of my paper The Aberystwyth Observer and Mer ioneth- shire News of the 27th of September last, under the title of Doubtful Journalism an article which is calculated to do you and your newspaper serious injury. I admit that cer- tain statements reflecting upon your paper are inaccurate and unfounded in fact, and were made through a misapprehension. I apologise for the wrong which I have done, and in con- sideration of your staying any threatened pro- ceedings against me I undertake to publish this apology in the next issue of my news- paper. Dated this 10th day of October 1906. JOHN MORGAN.

To MR. J. D. SPENCER, Elm Tree Avenue, Aberystwyth. I desire to express my sincere regret to you for having published in the issue of my paper The Aberystwyth Observer and Merioneth- shire News" of the 27th of September last, under the title of Doubtful Journalism an article which is calculated to do you serious injury. I admit that certain statements reflecting upon you as a Correspondent of the Montgomery County Times are inaccurate and unfounded in fact and were made by me under a misapprehension. I apologise for the wrong which I have done, and in con- sideration of your staying any threatened proceedings against me I undertake to publish this Apology in the next issue of my News- paper. Dated this 10th day of October, 1906. JOHN MORGAN.

THE BISHOP OF ST DAVID'S AND SCHOOL TEACHERS. The Bishop of St David's, speaking at the diocesan conferenee, at Llanelly, on Tuesday, said—"My last word on this subject is a clear expression of my own strong opinion that under no circumstances ought we to allow the teachers in Church schools to suffer any avoidable detriment. We are in duty and in honour bound to stand by them, if need be, to the best of our power, in their present anxieties, after all their loyal faithfulness to the Church. The statement was received with deserved applause.

THE CHURCH CONGRESS. The Bishop of Carlisle, in whose diocese the Church Congress was held last week, made several statements which are worthy of special attention. Referring to the past history of the Church, he said that the monasteries became out of touch with their age, and to him it seemed that our Church of England is in similar danger now. The moment of decision, the Bishop believes, is drawing very near. We stand at the part- ing of the ways. The only choice before us is advance or ruin; fresh development or certain decay. We cannot be saved by having been the Church of the past unless we become also the Church of the present With these views we agree most fully. But we look to Disestablishment as the only means of attaining the end in view. The monasteries got out of touch with their age, and ceased to exist as living agencies, and the Church, notwithstanding episcopal de- clarations to the contrary, is now decaying and going the way of the monasteries. The Church can only make progress through the medium of the laity, and without them there must be decay and ultimately death. An able paper on the Church in relation to the State was read by Mr St. Loe Strachey, editor of "The Spectator," in which he favoured the maintenance of the Establishment, the union between the Church and the State. The Bishop of St. David's read a paper on the relation of the Church to the State in Wales, in which he laid stress on the necessity for Reform—although be himself has done nothing to bring about Reform the National Profession of Religion, and the Dismemberment of the Church. Our diocesan pointed out that much of the glebe lands in Wales had been purchased since 1703 by means of grants from Queen Anne's Bounty-which is very gratifying news, and said that the Church has made great pro- gress during the past half-century. There n y can be no doubt that large sums of money have been spent by Churchmen in the erection of new Churches and parsonages, and in endowments, but not, we believe, as much as has been expended by Nonconformists. We should certainly like to know in what parts of the diocese of St. David there has been an increase in membership. But more important were the statements made by the Bishop of Clogher with respect to the Disestablished Church in Ireland. Hitherto the Anglican Church in Ireland has been kept very much in the background, but of late the Archbishops and Bishops have shown a disposition to vindicate their positions by making known the work that is being done by their Church. The Bishop Clogher said that the Disestablishment and Disendowment of 1870 was an extraordinary event in the history of the nation as well as of the Church. The shock to the Church was terrible. It was an awful test of the reality of her religion and the fidelity of her children. Thank God she stood the test. First the self-sacrificing devotion of the clergy. Secondly the Church of Ireland was blessed in the splendid liberality of her laity. In thirty-five years the sum total of voluntary offerings has amounted to over six millions. Thirdly, the Church benefitted by the noble generosity with which the best of her sons placed at her service, their knowledge and skill.. There can be no question that the energy and self-sacrifice which were called forth by the necessity of reorganisation bad a most stimulating effect upon the whole life of the Church. There was also the acquisition of a new power resulting from the consolidation of clergy and laity into an effective system. Under the new order of things the laity have their share in the government of the Church, and a voice in the decision of all questions affecting her welfare." These words deaerve to be pasted on the cover of every family Bible, and should give encour- agement to those timid Churchpeople, who have been led to believe that Disestablish- ment would mean the demolition of Church buildings and the desecration of Churchyards, and the utter destruction of the spiritual Church. We would like to say that an excellent report of the Church Congress appears in last Friday's Record..

DEPRIVING BIRDS OF THEIR HOMES. It has been well said that evil is wrought by want of thought as much as by want of heart, and we feel sure that it is for want of thought rather than from any intention to be cruel that people often deprive birds of their homes by filling in holes in walls in which birds build their nests. When the new promenade was built some birds that had been accustomed to making their homes in the rocks on the north side of the castle were rendered homeless, as was unavoidable. But it was different when the Town Council ordered the holes and crevices in the south- east tower to be filled up. Assuming that the crevices, or some of them, required to be filled, it was surely not necessary to deprive the sparrows and other birds of their shelters and nesting places. The same zn remark applies to the pointing of houses and other buildings. We would suggest that the owners of new houses should make a point of providing places for shelter and nests. Those who built. Llanbadarn church were considerate, and they intentionally left spaces in the tower for the birds, who take advantage of the kindness and fore- thought. We would also suggest that pieces of wood should be placed in the upper story of the St Michael's church tower for the convenience of such birds as may seek shelter there. Swallows and other birds take shelter in Llanilar and other church belfries.

NEWS AND OBSERVATIONS. ORIGINAL AND SELECTED. At the Aberystwyth County School there is an increase of about fifty pupils, bringing the number to 180. In another column will be found a very in- teresting statement by Mr William Jones, Ffosbealog, respecting the boys he has brought from the Birmingham Corporation school to work on farms in the Tregaron district. In twelve years he has brought more than one hundred boys, and almost without exception they have done well. Not only does Mr Jones bring the boys to the farms but he also periodically calls to see them, and gives them friendly advice and encouragement. All this has been done very unostentatiously. We are pleased to announce the marriage of Mr Daniel Watkins, Conservative agent, Lam- peter, the bride being Miss Gwenllian Caroline Parry, daughter of the late Rev David Parry, Haverfordwest. We wish them long life and happiness. Mr Chamberlain, writing from Highbury last week to express his appreciation of the services of Mr Ratcliife Cousins, who has resigned the secretaryship of the Tariff Reform League, said that fiscal reform is now definitely adopted as the programme of one of the great parties in the State, and its future triumph is j assured.

LOCAL AND DISTRICT NEWS SHEKp-DipriNG.—In Cardiganshire 216,982 sheep, from 2191 farms, were dipped between July 1st and September 15th. MUNICIPAL ELECTION.-The retiring mem- bers are Mr Isaac Hopkins, Mr Daniel Thomas, Mr J Gibson and Mr J B Jenkins. MOUNTAIN PONIES.—Mr Loveden Pryse was one of the chief buyers of mountain ponies at a sale held at Tregaron by Messrs Daniel L Jones and Son. ST. M ARY'S WELSH CHURCH.—Mr J C Davies has been appointed choirmaster in succession to Mr John Williams, who had held the office for nearly forty years. HAEVRST FESTIVAL.-Special services will be held at Wesley Church on Sunday, when the Rev C 0 Eldridge will preach at 11 a.m., 2.45 and 6 p.m. REVIVAL MEETINGS. A series of very successful meetings were held under the auspices of the Calvinistic Methodist Monthly Meeting on Thursday evening and Friday. COHRECTION.-In the report of the last meet- ing of the Town Council the Borough Surveyor was represented as saying that under certain conditions there would be seven gallons per head of the population of water, whereas he said seventeen gallons. FURNITURE.—Now is the time to have your Furniture neatly Repaired, Polished and Upholstered by H. C. RICHARDS, 2 Little Darkgate street. Furniture Carved. Jobbing Work done. Established 1892. CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH.—Harvest thanks- giving services were held here on Sunday, when appropriate sermons were preached by the Rev T A Penry. Anthems were sung at both services, the solos being given by Miss Annie Campbell. Mr G Stephen Evans presided at the organ. The sacred edifice was nicely decorated. OBITUARY.— The death took place suddenly on Friday, at Ferndale, of Mrs Mary Pickering, late of Devil's Bridge, at the age of eight- seven years. The deceased leaves five sons and one daughter. The remains were brought to Aberystwyth by the afternoon train on Tuesday, and were interred at the cemetery. The Rev James Jones, missioner, officiated, and there was a large following of relatives and friends. BETHEL WELSH BAPTIST CHAPEL.—The anniversary services commenced on Tuesday evening, and are continued to-day (Wednes- day). The preachers aretheRevRGRoberts, Cefnmawr, and the Rev Moses Roberts, Blaenan Festiniog. Tua COUNTY SCHOOL.—At the monthly meeting the Headmaster reported that there are 180 pupils this term, an increase of 50, and twenty-four new desks were allowed. He also asked for another assistant master. PAUPERS' RECORDS.—The Local Government Board has requested all boards of Guardians to keep a detailed register of all paupers re- lieved between the first of October and the end of next September, with the view of as- certaining as far as possible the causes of pauperism. POSTAL CHANGES.—The mails for Devil's Bridge are now conveyed by train, and con- sequently the mail car has ceased to run. This is a decided disadvantage to Goginan and Ponterwyd, and the district along the road between Aberystwyth and Devil's Bridge. The change is an advantage to Devil's Bridge, but a disadvantage to all other places. SCHOLASTIC.—Mr Charles T Williams, M.A., Bebbington College, Cheshire, has awarded to A A James, son of the late Mr A J W James and Mrs Ja;ues, Penygclli, Newtown, a Dr T Williams Memorial scholarship at the College, where he is continuing his studies. BAPTIST ENGLISH CHURCH.—Harvest thanks- giving services were held on Sunday week, when sermons were preached by the Rev T Williams, B.A pastor. The sacred edifice was neatly decorated. At the afternoon meet: ing an address was given by the Rev G j 1 Krikorian, Protestant pastor in Armenia, on harvesting in that country. Mr Radfoi- L superintendent, and Mr R Ellis, took part in the proceedings, and the children sang special hymns. MARRIAGE.—The marriage was solemni/.ed at Holy Trinity Church, on Friday, the 28th of September, the Archdeacon of Cardigan officiating, between Mr John James Jones, son of Mr and Mrs Jones, Cambrian House, Cam- brian street, and Mi,s Cassie Mills, daughter of Mrs and the late Mr D Mills, Wye Villa, Smithfield road. The bride was given away by her brother, Mr W J Mills, and was attended by Miss M J Jones, sister of the bridegroom, and Miss Mabel Milis as brides- maids. Mr David Jones, the bridegroom's father, was the best man. The happy couple, who were the receipients of numerous presents, left later in the day for Liverpool, where the honeymoon was spent. P.S.N.The first of the Pleasant Saturday Night entertainments was held on Saturday. The meeting commenced by the singing of a hynn, and was followed by lantern views of Life in Many Lands." Mr I Rees, described the pictures, and Mr David Lewis, manipulated the lantern. Solos were given by Miss Pollie Jones and Miss Annie Evans, and a recitation by Miss Warrington. During the interval bun and coffee was served. RECEPTION.—On Wednesday the officers and members of Wesley Church gave a reception to the Rev C 0 Eldridge, the new pastor. There was a tea, followed by a meeting, pre- sided over by Mr David Davies, Lansdowne House, society steward. The reception was very cordial, and was reciprocated by Mr Eldridge on behalf of Mrs Eldridge, his wife. J. WALTER EVANS is now showing a splendid selection of New Goods in every department, including dress materials, furnishing goods, lace curtains, linoleums and oil cloths, fancy goods, &c. One of the largest and choicest selections of Men's and Boy's Clothing, ready- made or to measure. Special men's trousers, 3s lid to 14s 6d. Men's suits, 18s to 45so Boys' suits, 2s lid to 21s. Men's suits to measure, 30s to 70s do trousers, 10s 6d to 21s. Costumes to measure on shortest notice. Funeral orders for ladies and gent's tailoring executed within 36 hours. 19 Great Darkgate street, Aberystwyth. POLICE CASES.—William Griffiths, Milford, I' was summoned by P.C. Thomas Davies, Llan- badarn, for being drunk and disorderly on the highway at Llanbadarn, and was fined 2s. 6d. and costs, or in default seven days hard labour, the magistrate being Capt. G Fossett Roberts.—John M Govern, Kildare, was summoned by Sergt. Edwards for being drunk on the highway, and was fined 2s. 6d. by E P Wynne Esq. Henry Wright, 6 Skinner street, was summoned by Inspector Phillips, for being drunk in North Parade on the 7th. Defendant admitted that he had drank a teacupful of whisky, and that he had smoked a lot of cigars, which made him more drunk than the whisky. Defendant was fined 2s. 6d. and costs, and was also bound over for six months, by E P Wynne and William Thomas, Esqrs. NEEDLEWORK GUILD-The annual sale of the Cardiganshire Needlework Guild was held on Thursday afternoon at Buarth Hall. The Guild holds its meetings every second year at Lampetor and in other years at Aberystwyth and Cardigan. Mrs Lloyd, Waunifor, is both president and secretary. The following were the sections represented with the number of articles sent in:—In Memoriam, Miss Lloyd, Pontllwni, 354; Llandyssul, Mrs Lloyd, Wauni- for, 279 Lampeter, Miss Charlotte Harford, Falcondale, 176; Tregaron, Miss Lloyd Wauni- for, 142; Aberayron, Mr Price Lewis, Tyglyn Aeron, 106 Ystrad and Cribin, Miss Lewis, Llanllear, 140 Aberystwyth, Mrs Matthews, 147 Cardigan, Mrs Phillips, Bank House, 134; Vale of Ayron, Miss Lewes, Llanllear, 118; Blaenporth, Mrs H C Fryer, 94; Nant- caerio, Mrs Morgan, 145.

THE THEOLOGICAL COLLEGE. The Methodist College will be opened on Monday. The inaugural ceremonies will be held on Tuesday and Wednesday, the 30th and 31st. Mr David Davies, M.P., the donor of the college premises, will preside, and Professor Orr, D.D., U.F.C. College, Glasgow, will deliver the inaugural address.

WELSH OXEN FOR THE KING, At Barnet Fair Mr Joseph Jones, New Abbey, Strata Florida, sold twenty-five oxen to a representative of H.M. the King.

SHORT HISTORY OF WALES. Mr Fisher Unwin is publishing t( A Short History of Wales," by Mr Owen Edwards. The price is 2s. nett. There are twenty-five short chapters dealing with various periods, ind also a summary, and tables, and maps. Cbe book is interesting and instructive.

TFIR AUSTINJAN THEORY OF LAW. Mr John Murray is The Austinian Theory of ,uw," by Professor W Jethro Brown, LL.D. (Camb.), Lilt. D. (Dublin). The work is an edition or lectures I., and VI. of Austin's Jurisprudence," and a Austin's Essays on the Uses of the bcudy <•>{ Jurisprudence, with critical notes and excursus. Dr Jethro Brown is Professor of Comparative Law in the University College of Wales, Aberystwyth, and Barrister-afc-Law of the Middle Temple, and was sometime Macmahon Student; of St. John's College, Cambridge. He is also the author of The New Democracy." The price of the book is 10s. 6d. nett. A study of the work cannot fail to be highly profitable even to persons who are not pur- suing law as a profession.

WATER FOR THE RAILWAYS. NEW PRIVATE SOURCE. BURSTING OF A TANK. Some months ago when a member of the Town Council virtually bullied his colleagues for supplying the railway companies with water for their locomotives and for use at the station, it was suggested in the Observer that the Cambrian Company might save themselves Cambrian Company might save themselves from being the object of insulting remarks by sinking a well on their own land and pumping water for their own use, as well as for the M. & M. railway. The hint was acted upon, and a hole was dug by the side of the line between the gas works and the Llanbadarn crossing. It was found there was a sandy subsoil and that there was plenty of water during the summer. The company are now consequently arranging to get a supply from this source, and bricks are already being taken to the spot for the necessary work. The plan is to pump water into an elevated tank on the spot, and allow the water to gravitate to the tank at the station. The company are paying to the corporation about £400 a year for water, and that payment will cease in a few months. The company will gain largely by the change, and the ratepayers will have to pay an additional twopence in the pound in water rate. Recently the Cambrian company nearly doubled the capacity of the iron water tank at the railway station by raising the sides, but in the early hours of Tuesday morning the extra pressure burst the tank, and it must take a couple of weeks before it can be re- paired. Mr Jones, the engineer, and some of his staff, arrived during the morning, and local foundry men were engaged. Fortunately the locomotives can be supplied by means of hose pipes, but it would have been very awk- ward if the accident had occurred in August when there were more locomotives at work.

BILLIARD MATCH. THE BOY CHAMPIONS. On Tuesday a match of 2000 up was started at the Conservative Club between Tom Tothill, Bury (boy champion of England), and R Chambers, Dublin, (boy champion of Ireland). In the evening the score stood as follows Chambers 700 Tothill 668 The chief breaks during this stage were Tothill 93 and Chambers 57 twice. This afternoon they played 600 up, and in the evening the remaining 700 will be played.

THE NEW STREET MEETING HOUSE. A few months ago the local Unitarians, who had worshipped at the Corn Market, leased from Nant mos the building recently used as a library and previously as a savings bank, and which was at one time the meeting place of the Quakers. The building was formally dedicated this afternoon, the speakers being Captain W Davies, C.O., Rhydoweii Each, the Hev E 0 Jenkins, minister of Lhvynrhydowen Church, Mr John William Brown, Mrs Myers, Shrews- bury, Mr D Ivon Jones, secretaty, and the Rev G Eyre Evans, who has been the main- stay of the cause.in the town. This evening, at seven, the Rev E 0 Jenkins will preach. The building has been used since Easter, and there have been good congregations, by whom the cost of renovation has been borne. Over the table hangs a representation of Munkascy's celebrated picture Christ before Pilate, the gift of Mrs Thomas Evans. Other pictures have been presented by members. The organ is the gift of the chairman, Mr A Joinson, and the library has been given by members. The clock is the gift of two lady visitors from Halifax, and the chairs were purchased from Holy Trinity Church. Early in January Dr Ethe, U.C.W., will commence a series of weekly lectures in the meeting house, at the request of the congre- gation, on the book of Genesis in the light of modern research. These will be free to the public.

SALES BY AUCTION. MR R. K. JENKINS. Oct. 12th, Furniture, Town Hall. Oct. 18th, Tyne Holn-te," North road. Oct. 13th, Trawler, Plover, at the Harbour. Oct. 13th, Yacht, Violet, at the Harbour. Oct. 17th, Stock, &c., Talybont. MR A. LLOYD WILLIAMS. Oct. 20th, Household Furniture, New Row, Cwmbrwyno. M3. J. E. JAMES. Oct. 20th, Furniture, Lichfield Cottage, Goginan. TREFECCA-ABERYSTWYTH COLLEGE. Not Shon Gorph," in view of the opening of the Trefecca-Aberystwyth College in premises previously used as an hotel, suggests the following as a college ode, the last verse to be sung by the B.D, students, as it is a modes attempt at solv- ing the Spirit-Body question Where is the Cambria ? 0! tell." Said I, having travelled far. The spirit," he said, is gone away, And the Corph is in the bar.' With frightful dreams and visions filled. My fleeting hours are And spirits of the past arise Whene'er I cross the bar. When to a niner I must go, And the hour is gone far, I'll take my breakfast in my hand And rush across the bar. When after, fagging I refresh 11 My mind with a cigar; I'll take the porter in my arm And stroll across the bar. And when the hour comes at last For my nocturnal nap, The porter switches off the light And boldly cries Stop-tap." We oft are told at enmity Spirit" and body are And this is proof the Corph has sent The spirit" from the bar. _u South Wiilya Daily News."

MID-GLAMORGAN ELECTION. Mr S T Evans, was re-elected for Mid- Glamorgan on Monday without opposition. The seat became vacant on Mr Evans accepting the recordership of Swansea.

DYMUNIAD DA Fr par ieuanc, Mr a Mrs Jones, Tegfan House, Talybont. lino bena,f feibion bonedd Yw ein Jones, rhadlawn ei wedd Hawlia ef dalentau hudol, Mawr o ddawn, heb ddim ar ol; A'i deg ystlen wrth ei ystlys, Cyfartal yn mhob gris Trysor serch yw y ferch hon. Yn ymgeledd i'w galon. Boed eu llwyddiant fel nant o hyd I'w dilyn drwy ei bywyd. "I'w priodas mae'n hawdd prydu—mae'r hwyl Mor hawdd ag anadlu 0 fynwes gynes gwnaf ganu Ber gan i bar mor gu." AP HUGH.

A HAPPY ENDING. A Welshpool romance in humble life has had a happy ending. A young Powysland servant girl sustained a painful disappointment on her wedding morn through the non-appearance of the bridegroom, although house, ring, and wedding cake had been duly provided. After awaiting the prospective husband for an hour or so the bridal party made investigations, but no trace of the missing man could be found. Now the mystery has been solved. On the eventful morning the young man was detained at home by persons who were opposed to the match. In fact, his clothes he could not find, and he remained a prisoner. The following day the young labourer was permitted to go to work, but the next morning he went in his I corduroy working clothes to the registrar's office instead, where he and the object of his affection plighted their happy though belated troth.

YSBYTTY YSTWYTH. Harvest Thanksgiving services are to be held at the parish church on Tuesday, the 23rd, and at St John's, Ystrad Meurig, on the following day. The preachers will be the Rev T Thomas, Abergwili, and the Rev W Titus Jones, Dolgelley.

DEVIL'S BRIDGE. HARVEST THANKSGIVING.—This festival was held at St Iago's Church on Wednesday, the 10th. Fine weather favoured the occasion, and the services were well attended through- out while the preaching was of a high order and much appreciated. The special preachers were the Rev E J Davies, Goginan, and the Rev D G Davies, vicar of Blaenpennal. The former preached a Welsh sermon in the morn- ing and an English sermon in the afternoon the latter preached in Welsh at the evening service. Rev T Noah Jones, vicar of Eglwys Newydd, Rev Charles Evans, vicar of Ysbytty Cynfyn, and the Rev T 0 Evans, St Iago, also took part in the services. Mrs Waddingham, Hafod, was present in the afternoon, and as usual she took the keenest interest in the work of the church. Mrs P Vaughan Lewis, Nantarthur, presided at the organ. The church had been most tastefully and effectively decorated by the following ladies Miss Evans, The Parsonage Miss Howells, Pendre Miss Evans, Dolcoion, and Mrs Lewis, Nantarthur. Flowers and vegetables were also contributed by Miss Bowen, Hafod Arms Mrs Morgans, Tynrhyd, and Mrs Waddingham. Between the services the clergy and distant friends were entertained at the Parsonage.

LLANFIHANGEL GENEU'RGLYN. MARRIAGE,— The marriage was solemnised at ten o'clock to-day between Mr John James, second son of Mr D James, Caergywydd, and Miss M A Morgan, daughter of Mrs and the late Mr Richard Morgan, Glyn Villa, Llan- fihangel, and late of Rhydypenau Arms. The ceremony took place at the parish church, and the vicar, the Rev Z M Davies, B.A., officiated. The bride was given away by her brother-in-law, Councillor J T Davies, and Mr Edward James, bridegroom's brother, was best man. On leaving the church the happy couple were showered with confetti and rice. From the church they drove to Caergywydd, where a reception was held, a number of relatives and friends being present. Flags and bunting were displayed in the village and the neighbourhood, together with wishes for Long Life and Happiness and 44 Hir Oes a Dedwyddwch." The happy couple received a large number of presents. Mr and Mrs James left later in the day for London for the boney- moon. Wagner, driving a Darracq car, won the Vanderbilt International Cup at Long Island. He averaged over sixty-one miles an hour over the course of 297 miles. Several serious acci- dents, including three fatal ones, occurred dating the gao. )"

l:l8I.r1 M rwif./warawfo*. ST. DAVID'S DIOCESAN CONFERENCE. The diocesan conference was opened 00 Tuesday at Llanelly. The Bishop of the diocese read a paper of the West Riding decision, and the BisboP 0 Chester spoke on Disestablishment. The Rev D Williams, Morriston, and Rev F Williams, M.A., Keble Colleger Oxford, read papers on the value of the in the religious life of Wales. At a meeting held in the evening a reso' tion was passed in favour of the maintenance of the existing union between Church and State.

PETTY SESSIONS WEDNESDAY. J Before J D Perrott and J Watkins, Esqs. Refusing to Pay. John Brenig Edwards, Tudor House, Bt'M [ street, was summoned by the Chis*1" Electricity Supply Corporation, Ltd., AK ystwyth, for refusing to pay £ 9 17s electricity rate. Mr Daniel Jones appeared for the plalntl Defendant did not appear. sf Mr J 0 Davies stated the facts, and an ord to pay was made. Exem ption. Daniel Morgan Evans, Queen street) *?! granted an exemption from vaccination for b child.