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Notes from South Wales.
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Notes from South Wales. (From our Special Correspondent.) u Veiled Secularism" on the Brain. Bishop Owen has veiled secularism on the brain."—Mr. D. A. Thomas, M.P. Not Religion. It is of the utmost importance that religion should be taught in our schools."—Lord Hugh Cecil at Carnarvon. For religion, please read dogma. Facts are Stubborn Things. The Chairman of the Cardiganshire Liberal Association submitted some striking figures at a -recent meeting of that body whilst speaking in support of the Education Bill, viz., that of the 22.,000 prisoners in British gaols on a recent date, their religious faith was as follows Church of England 16,000 Roman Catholic Church 4,000 Nonconformists 2,000 When men of the stamp of Lord Hugh Cecil boast so much about the religious instruction in Church -schools, the above figures, which are official, show how hollow are those boasts. More "Scrap-Book" Illustrations. "An-other 'scrap-book' illustration of Church methods. The other day, the Anglican Bishop of St. David's addressed a meeting at Lampeter, where is situated the college known as the recruiting depot of the Welsh Church. In recording the fact, the LONDON KELT states that the gallery was occupied by students from the college, the future clergymen of Wales,' who whiled away the interval before the commence- ment of the meeting by singing, 'Poor Mr. Birrell,' and Who'll put him in the tank ?" The Suffragan Bishop of Swansea appeared on the platform, and invited the audience to join in singing, 'Milwyr ffyddlon Iesu' (Jesu's faithful soldiers). And, to quote the report in a local journal, this was done with great heartiness.' -The Daily News (London). The Summer Season. The Welsh holiday resorts are busily preparing for the influx of visitors. In fact, there is a fair sprinkling of holiday-makers already at Aber- ystwyth, Tenby, Llandudno, Rhyl, Barmouth, and the many other places which specially cater for people who need a change of air and scene. There is no doubt that Aberystwyth has under- gone great improvements within the last ten years, and its magnificent promenade-stretching from South Marine Terrace to the foot of Constitution Hill-is now one of the finest sea fronts in the British Isles. What makes places like Aberystwyth, Barmouth, and Llan- dudno, superior to such resorts as Blackpool, Southsea, &c., is the beautiful background of hills. In fact, such a combination of both seascape and landscape is not to be seen at any seaside resort in England. The nearest approach to it is Torquay or Weston-super-Mare. In the matter of amusements for visitors, the Welsh seaside resorts are, however, greatly behind the leading English seaside resorts, and they have still a great deal to do in this direction. The Pottering of the Aberystwyth Town Council in regard to the provision of suitable amusements for the visitors is particularly noteworthy, and
SOUTH WALES BUSINESS NOTES.…
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SOUTH WALES BUSINESS NOTES. [In this column it is our intention to bung before the notice of our numerous readers the features of various businesses calculated to prove of use and assistance to them. Proprietors of shops, hotels, &lc., desirous of such Publicily should communicate with us.
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THE SCHOLASTIC TRADING CO., 37, St. Mary street, Cardiff, is the recognised establishment 111 Glamorganshire for educational goods and requisites. whilst one must admit that in the matter of a water supply, drainage, and promenade, the Aberystwyth Town Council has manifested great public spirit, it must be confessed that in the matter of summer amusements it has shown a great want of tact. The Grasping Butes. The marriage of the second son of the late Marquis of Bute, Cardiff Castle, in Ireland, last week, has again brought prominently before the public the personnel of the Bute family. The way these grasping Butes are closing up path- ways in the Cardiff neighbourhood, where they own vast properties, is a most eloquent testimonial for the abolition of landlordism. The pedestrian strolling in the vicinity of Cardiff is continually seeing public boards with such notices as "Private. Trespassers will be prosecuted. Bute Estate," &c. Indeed, if some of these Bute people had their way they would prevent the people having any walks at all. It need hardly be said that they are extremely unpopular with the masses in the Cardiff district. Mr. S. T. Evans, M.P. It is generally felt amongst Liberals in Wales that the Welsh Member of Parliament who has shown the best grasp of politics in the present House of Commons, and made the greatest MR. S. T. EVANS, M.P. impression is Mr. S. T. Evans, the member for Mid-Glamorgan. His speeches, in reference to the Education Bill, have shown that S. T." has a splendid grasp of its details, and it was no surprise to find the Neath and District Free Church Council passing a resolution warmly commending Mr. Evans for his lucid speeches which had greatly influenced the Government in deciding not to grant too many concessions to the Opposition. London's Welsh Lord Mayor. Seldom has a Lord Mayor of London had a more festive time than this Whitsuntide, when Mr. Vaughan Morgan, with the Lady Mayoress and the Sheriffs, visited Italy, and were splendidly entertained at Milan and at Rome. The most interesting event of the trip was the reception at the Quirinal, where King Victor Emmanuel invited them to luncheon, and gave them a private audience with himself and the Queen. The Italian Sovereign and his consort laid themselves out to be gracious to their visitors, and the King had a friendly chat with the Lord Mayor in English, which His Majesty speaks fluently." By the way, the visit of the Lord Mayor of London to the forthcoming Welsh National Eisteddfod, at Carnarvon, is being anticipated with great interest in Wales.
THE WELSH PARTY.
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THE WELSH PARTY. The Welsh Liberal Parliamentary Party mus tered in strong force on Tuesday afternoon with the express object of considering their attitude towards the Education Bill. Sir Alfred Thomas presided, and the members present were Mr. Lloyd-George, Sir G. Newnes, Colonel Herbert, Messrs. H. Lewis, H. Roberts, Brynmor Jones, Vaughan Davies, W. Jones, Ellis W. Davies (Eivion), O. Philipps, W. Philipps, Abel Thomas, W. Llewellyn Williams, S. Robinson, L. Haslam, D. A. Thomas, D. Davies, J. D. Rees, R. M'Kenna, W. Abraham, W. Brace, and T. Richards. At the outset some of the newer members, including Colonel Ivor Herbert and Mr. Llewellyn Williams, took exception to the lack of co-operation in the Welsh Party. Somewhat strong strictures were passed as to the want of a common understanding in regard to the Education Bill and to the action of the Party in regard;to Disestablishment. Mr. Lloyd- George, speaking simply as a Welsh member, pointed out what he considered to be the defects of the Welsh Party organisation and how they could be remedied. He drew special attention to Disestablishment and to the way the Party could best assist the Government in securing a satisfactory solution of that vexed question. "More work and less criticism that was the substance of his counsel. An interesting discussion ensued, and full consideration was given to the resolutions received from many quarters respecting the fourth clause. In the result it was unani- mously resolved, on the motion of Colonel Herbert, seconded by Mr. Abel Thomas, that the Party pledge itself to support the Govern- ment in passing the Education Bill in its present form. It will be observed that in the event of any change in the fourth clause or in the event of the fourth part of the Bill being abandoned the Welsh Party will be free to take fresh action.
MARWOLAETH "IDRISWYN."
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MARWOLAETH "IDRISWYN." Chwith oedd genym dderbyn y newydd am farw Mr. Edward Thomas (" Idriswyn "), y newyddiadurwr a'r llenor Cymreig adnabyddus. Cymerodd y digwyddiad prudd le yn Aber- ystwyth nos Wener, lie yr aethai Mr. Thomas rai wythnosau yn ol i geisio adferiad iechyd. Nid oedd wedi bod yn iach ers cryn dipyn o amser, er na feddyliodd neb y deuai y diwedd mor fuan. Ganwyd Idriswyn yn Nolgellau yn agos i driugain mlynedd yn ol. Prentisiwyd ef yn argraffydd yn swyddfa y Dysgedydd, ac yn ystod y blynyddoedd y bu yn y swyddfa honno daeth i gydnabyddiaeth ag amryw o wyr blaenaf yr enwad Annibynol, megis Ap Vychan, Scorpion, &c. Yr oedd cryn lawer o ysbryd llenyddol yn Nolgellau yr adeg honno, drwy ddylanwad Robert Oliver Rees (" Robert Olfur ") yn bennaf, ac yfodd Idriswyn yn helaeth o'r ysbryd hwnnw. Symudodd o Ddolgellau i Aberystwyth, ac oddiyno oddeutu dwy-flynedd- ar-hugain yn ol i Gaerdydd, i swyddfa y Western Mail, lie y treuliodd weddill ei oes. Ysgrifenodd lawer i'r newyddiadur hwnnw, ac efe a ofalai am Y Golofn Gymreig yn yr argraffiad wythnosol. Ysgrifennai mewn arddull ystwyth a darllen- adwy, ac yr oedd ei fynych ddefnydd o ymad- roddion godreu Cader Idris, y rhai a ddysgasai ym moreu ei oes, yn rhoi swyn ychwanegol i'w erthyglau, oblegid oddeutu godreu'r Gader yn ddilys ddiameu y siaredir y Cymraeg puraf a mireinaf yng Nghymru. Yr oedd Idriswyn yn genedlaetholwr Cymreig yn ystyr oreu y gair. Ni feddai fawr flas ar ymdrin a phynciau amgen na phynciau yn dal perthynas a rhyw agwedd ar fywyd Cymru. Pan dorrodd y Diwygiad allan ymdaflodd iddo yn llwyr, ac ni cheid dim arall ganddo wythnos ar ol wythnos. Efe oedd amddiffynwr mwyaf pybyr Evan Roberts yn wyneb pob beirniadaeth arno, ac yr oedd rhai o'r erthyglau amddiffynol yn chwerw iawn, ac yn lied amddifad o wir ysbryd y Diwygiad. Bydd yn golled i genedlaetholdeb Cymru am dano yn y blynyddoedd nesaf.