The Aberystwith Observer

LAMPETER] SUICIDE.-On Friday week, a labourer named John Davies, of Waunbiliau, Cellan, committed suicide by hanging. He left his home about six o'clock in the morning, telling his wife that he was going to Tre- banau to work, and about three hours afterwards he was found by his son and another person suspended from a tree on the roadside, about 200 yards from the house. He was immediately cut down, but life was extinct. The deceased attempted suicide by hanging about eight years ago. BOARD OF GUARDIANS.—The meeting of the boaid was held on Friday week, Mr David Davies in the chair. A letter was read from the Local Government Board enclosing copy of an extract of a report of Mr Royle, vaccination inspector, respecting certain irregularities on the part of Mr Herbert Davies, the public vaccinator, and Mr John Jones, the vaccina- tion officer. The clerk was directed to supply the officers with a copy of the report, and they were requested to furnish the guardians with their obser- vations on the matter. Mr Thomas Lloyd gave notice that at the next meeting he will move that Mr Denis Williams, police-sergeant, be appointed relieving officer for vagrants in the room of Sergeant Evan Davies,resigned.

LLANGELER. CONSERVATIVE MEETING.-On Tuesday evening week a meeting of the Conservatives of the parishes of Llangeler and Penboyr was held in the National Schoolroom of the above place for the purpose of appointing committeemen, &c for a district branch of the County Association for the Llangeler Polling District. Mr Arthur Howell Jones, J.P., Penrallt- fodwg, occupied the chair, and there was strong muster of the leading Conservatives of both parishes present. Colonel Lewis, Llysnewydd, was unani- mously appointed chairman, and Colonel Lewes, Pantgwyn, and Mr Samuel Williams, Dyffryn, were appointed vice-chairmen. Eleven gentlemen for Llangeler and ten for Penboyr were appointed to act on the committee. Captain T. P. Lewis, J.P., Llys- newydd the Rev David Lloyd, B.A., rector, Penboyr; and Mr Samuel Williams, Dyffryn, were chosen as delegates to attend the general meetings of the County Association at Carmarthen. Mr Arthur H. Jones, J.P., was elected to act on the Central Commit- tee of the same, and also as secretary of the Llangeler District Association. The Revs David Lloyd, rector of Penboyr, and John Williams,vicar of Llangeler, having briefly addressed the audience, the proceed- ings were brought to a close with the usual vote of thanks to the chairman for presiding.

LLANDOYERY. ST DAVID'S DIOCESAN CONFERENCE.-At the Rural Deanery meeting of Llandovery held at Llan- dovery on Saturday, presided over by the Rev John Evans (vicar of Llandovery), rural dean, the Rev W. Rees, vicar of Llangadock, was appointed clerical delegate, and Mr D. J. Lewis, barrister-at-law, of Llwyncelyn. Llanwrda, and London, and Mr J. Wat- kins, bank, Llandovery, were appointed lay delegates at the forthcoming conference.

CARDIGAN. CHILDREN'S SERVICE.—On Sunday afternoon a very impressive children's was held at St Mary's Church, Cardigan, and, the weather being fine, there was a large attendance of members of the Sun- day school. STEALING AND RECEIVING. At the borough petty-sessions, on Monday, before Messrs W. Wood- ward and Lewis Evans, Catherine Davies, of Short- row, was charged with stealing a pair of woollen drawers from the house of Francis Devonport; and a widow named Anne Davies, a common lodging-house keeper at Lower Mwldan, was charged with receiving the drawers. Both prisoners pleaded guilty, and were committed to prison for three months' hard labour. There were two previous convictions against Catherine Davies. THROAT IRRITATION AND COUGH.-Soreness and dryness, tickling and irritation, inducing cough and affecting the voice. For these symptoms use Epps's Glycerine Jujubes. In contact with the glands at the moment thty are excited by the act of sucking. the Glycerine in these agreeable confections becomes actively healing. Sold only in boxes, 7id, tins Is lid labelled JAMES Epps & Co., Homoeopathic Chemists, Lon- don." Dr George Moore, in his work on Nose and Throat Diseases," says The Glycerine Jujubes prepared by James Epps and Co., are of undoubted service as a curative or palli- ative agent." While Dr Gordon Holmes, Senior Physician to the Municipal Throat and Ear Infirmary, writes After an extended trial, I have found your Glycerine Jujubes of consider- able benffit (with or without medical treatment) in almost all forms ot throat disease." Printing for Churches, Chapels, Sunday Schools, Concerts, and entertainments of every sort is exe- cuted at the Observer Oiffce, 1,North Parade,promptly and at fair charges. HOLLOWAY'S OINTMENT AND PILLS.-Coughs, Influenza.—The soothing properties of these medicaments render tlam well worthy of trial in all diseases of the lungs. In common colds and influenza the Pills taken internally and the Ointment rubbed externally are exceedingly efficacious. When influenza is epidemic this treatment is easiest, safest, and surest. Holloway's Pills and Ointment purify the blood, remove all obstructions to its free circulation through the lungs, relieve the overgorged air tubes, and render respiration free without reducing the strtngth, irritating the nerves, or depressing the spirits. Such are the ready means of saving suffering when afflicted with colds, coughs, bronchitis, and othei complaints by which so many are seriously and per- manently afficted in in Mt countries.

MACHYNLLETH. COUNTY COURT, SATURDAY, June 19th, before hIS Honour .) adge Bishop. Claim for Wo k Dove.—William Lloyd summoned Richard Owen, farmer, for the recovery of X2 2s 6d for five weeks' work, at the rate of 8s 6d per week.- Mr J. Rowlands appeared for plaintiff.—The defen- dant set up a counter-claim for £ 2 5s Od for three weeks' board and lodging at 10s per week and 15s for timber, which defendant alleged he had contracted for in July, 1885. The plaintiff alleged that defen- dant agreed to pay him 8s 6d per week and board and lodging, and he afterwards made a bargain with the defendant for £ 18 a year and board.—Judgment was given for plaintiff for the amount claimed. Goods Supplied.-Evan Davies summoned David Jones for Xl balance due for shoes supplied.— Judg- ment for plaintiff. Award.—William Williams Jones v. J. Morgan.— This was a case which had been referred to the registrar, when Mr Griffith Jones appeared for plaintiff.—Mr Samuel, a clerk in Mr Jones's office, now applied for judgment in the terms of the award, which was given for plaintiff for £ 9 13s lid.

LLYNLLEODD LODGE OF ODDFELLOWS. The anniversary of this lodge, M.U., was held on Saturday, under most favourable circumstances. This lodge is one of the most prosperous in the Aber- ystwyth district. It has a membership of nearly 250, the majority of whom are young men, and it is worthy of remark that for nearly two years there has not been a single death. The success of the lodge is in a great measure due to the indefatigable exertions of its secre- tary Bro. John Lewis, who, although a very young man, is now G. M. of the district. His services are very' highly appreciated by his brother members, and he has the confidence of all. The brethren met at the Town Hall about 1.30 p.m, where they donned the regalia of the Order, and then marched in proces- sion through some of the leading streets of the town, headed by the well-known Corris brass band. They afterwards proceeded to the parish church, where the Rev Canon Griffiths, vicar, preached a most suitable sermon in Welsh. After service, the proces- sion was re-formed, and marched to the Lion Hotel. Here a capital spread was laid out by Host and Hostess Helby, indeed the splendid catering was the subject of favourable comment by all-about 110 in number-who partook of the well-cooked and well- served viands. Dr Davies, the surgeon of the lodge, presided, and he was supported by the Rev Canon Griffiths, Mr Llewelyn Evans, Mr David Gillart, Mr Richard Gillart, jun., Mr E. Gillart, Mr Wilcox, and others Letters of apology were received from Mr Stuart Rendel, M.P., Mr Pryce Jones, M.P., Mr Phelps, Mr Joseph Evans, Mr E. P. Wynne, and Mr J. J. Griffiths, C.S. of the district. After dinner, The Chairman proposed the toasts of the Queen,and the Prince and Princess of Wales and the rest of the Royal Family, which were well received. Mr Richard Gillart proposed the bishop and clergy and ministers of all denominations. He said that in asking them to drink to this toast it would be simply waste of time for him to dilate upon the merits of these gentlemen, but he thought that it was a pity that none of the ministers were present that day to represent the Nonconformists (hear, hear). He always considered that it was part of their duty to come and represent their flocks in meetings of that kind. Their worthy Vicar was well known to them, and it was unnecessary for him to say a word as to the manner in which he carried out his duties (applause). There was no man who could say that the Vicar did not perform the duties of his sacred office consistently, and they hoped that he might live long amongst them. He coupled with the toast the name of their worthy Vicar (applause). The Rev Canon Griffiths said that he should con sult their convenience as well as his own by simply thanking them from the bottom of his heart for the manner in which the toast was proposed and received by them. It was quite true that he had been in Mach- ynlleth for many years, and in the course of nature his race was very nearly run, but he would venture to say that whenever the hour came he should quit Machynlleth desiring that the work of the Lord might prosper among them,and that from this time many hundreds and thousands might be gathered together on the right hand at the last day. He thanked them very much for the toast which they had drank (applause). Song,—"The Queen and the Navy," Mr James Campbell. The Chairman next proposed the toast of the day— Success to the Llynlleodd Lodge," which, he said, was proposing success to themselves. The lodge was the most prosperous one connected with the Aber- ystwyth district of Oddfellows, and he could safely add that it was one of the most prosperous in the Order (applause). There was no lodge better con- ducted or better officered than the Llynlleodd lodge, in proof of which he might tell them that their secre- tary—who was one of the best and most hard-working of secretaries-was Grand Master of the district, an honour which had not been obtained by any member of that lodge before (applause). Again, to show that this was really one of the best lodges, whenever any of the others were in difficulties they looked to them for help,and they always gave an immediate response. Each individual member took a personal interest in the lodge, without which no lodge or Order could flourish. He had great pleasure in coupling with the toast the names of Bros' John Lewis and Hugh Lewis (cheers). Prov. G.M. J. Lewis, in responding, said—On behalf of the Llynlleoedd lodge, I beg to return thanks to you and the other guests present for the manner in which this toast has been proposed and received. I have a few statistics in connection with our Order which will, perhaps, be interesting to you and the members of the lodge. A little over twenty years ago the surplus funds belonging to the Order was £1,666,294 Os 9d. In the year 1874 the funds had increased to £3,588,074, and at the end of the year 1884, to £ 5,569,350 13s Id. In addition to this sum, the order had £ 301,78812s 8d belonging to widow and orphan funds, juvenile branches, and other benevo- lent funds. The accounts for the year 1885 have not been published, but judging from the annual addition made to capital, and also money belonging to the widow and orphan and other funds, the gross capital at the end of last year did probably exceed £ 6,300,000. This large sum belongs to one Friendly Society alone, viz., the Manchester Unity of Oddfel- lows (applause). The Unity numbers 605,922 mem- bers, sub-divided into 453 districts, and further sub- divided into 4,318 lodges, and when it is remembered that the Unity dispensed for sickness and funerals in 1884 as much as £585,714, or more than £ 1,600 every day of that year, the combined advantages of such societies to the members and to the public generally, in the assistance given to the poor rates of every par- ish, is obviously very great indeed (applause). Just a word or two as to the position of the Llynlleoedd lodge. This lodge was opened on the 15th of May 1868, i.e., a little over 18years ago, when the officers of the Aberystwyth district came up, and formally opened the lodge. That night they initiated 17 mem- bers but I am sorry to say that after that date the increase in members was very slow, until in April 1873, not less than 15 members were initiated the same night. The increase in members then dropped off again until the year 1876, during which year 22 new members were initiated 27 new members were initiated the following year, and 19 in 1878. There was very little increase after that until the year 1882, when 30 members were made, and the increase in the funds was £ 79 6s 2d. In 1883, the same number were again received, and the funds increased .£22 5s 5d. In 1884, 22 members were initiated, and the increase financially was X61 8s 7d. During last year we received 31 new members, which is the highest figure attained in one year since the opening of the lodge (cheers), the increase in the funds being X42 8s 2d. I have every reason to believe that this year will be more prosperous still, as we have had 29 candidates already nominated, who are all, with one exception, under 25 years of age (cheers). At present the lodge numbers 240 members, with a capital of £ 580. During the last five years we have paid .£39113s 10d in sick pay alone. I hope the members present will work as well in the future as they have done in the past, by influencing their friends to join the lodge, and pointing out to them the advantages of joining such a grand Order as the Manchester Unity of Oddfellows. Go wherever you will, to the United States, or to any Colony which forms a part of British Empire-Canada, New Zealand, Cape of Good Hope, Buenos Ayres or Australia, in which colony alone we have no less than 432 lodges, with a total number of members reaching 44,681. I thank you for the honour you have done me in coupling my name with such a noble toast as the Manchester Unity of Oddfellows (applause). Bo. Hugh Lewis responded, in Welsh. Song.—Bro. Wm. Lumley. Mr Llewelyn Evans proposed the health of thehon. members, and said that the very fact of these gentle- men supporting them showed that they had great sympathy towards the Manchester unity of Oddfel- lows. Of course, the ordinary members of the lodge looked forward to the time when they might reap some benefit from it; but the hon. members did not look forward to that. He was sure that they would have great pleasure in drinking to the health of the en. members, and he hoped that they would live long and enjoy good health, and that their example would be the means of inducing others to follow in their footsteps. He coupled with the toast the name of Mr David Gillart (cheers). Mr David Gillart said that he lad much pleasur in rising to reply to the toast, and his only wish wa that more hon. members would attach themselves to such a noble institution. When he first joined he meant to do a lot to increase the number of members, and he might say that he had done something, and he only hoped that when they next assembled around the social board they would have doubled or trebled the number they were now. It was most encouraging to have such a flourishing and inviting institution among them, very much of which was due to their worthy secretary. It was a privi- ledge to belong to such an institution, and he hoped they would go on increasing in numbers, and that their funds would increase every year (applause). Mr David Gillart next proposed the Town and Trade of Machynlleth." He regretted to say that the trade of the town suffered much from the depres- sion which prevailed throughout the country, but he hoped that there were far better d «ya in store. With regard to the town, they could congratulate them- selves upon living in one of the most healthy towns in the whole of Wales (hear, hear). At their last anniversary he had the honour of proposing this toast, at which time he said that steps were being taken to hold monthly fairs and improve the markets, as well as to abolish the tolls. Meeting after meet- ing had been called, the result of which was that it was thought best net to interfere with the fairs, but he was glad to say that the tolls were altogether abo- lished (cheers). He thought that a great deal could be done to benefit the town of Machynlleth; they saw what effect advertising had in towns in that county and other places as well, and why could they not advertise their town ? (hear, hear). They knew what enchanting scenery they had around them,which was not surpassed by any other scenery in the king- dom. Take, for instance, the Llyfnant Valley or Cwmrhaidr, with their gigantic mountains, lovely hills, and beautiful dales (applause). The town itself, too, was a perfect picture-the streets of which were wide, and shaded with beautiful trees, besides which they had a splendid clock tower. These were sufficient to command the attention of teurists as a summer resort (cheers). It was true that this could not be done without funds but they had had very good meetings time after time, and by means of bazaars, concerts, and entertainments they might got money for such a desirable object as this (applause). Let them put their shoulders to the wheel and do what they' could to benefit the inhabitants of their town, because the prosperity of Machynlleth was their prosperity and its success their success, and he only hoped that something would be done. As for himself, he promised to do what he could, and he coupled with the toast the name of Mr Thomas Thomas (applause). Mr Thomas replied in Welsh. Mr Wilcox, station-master, proposed the toast of the Press, coupling with it the names of Mr J. P. Lewis and Mr Thomas Williams. Mr Lewis responded. The Chairman proposed the health of Mr and Mrs Helby, the host and hostess, and said they deserved their best thanks for the manner in which they had prepared that dinner (applause). As a rule the toast was rather a hollow one, but on this occasion the host and hostess especially deserved their thanks for the most excellent repast which they had provided. He had lived in Machynlleth for 9t years, and had attended a good many dinners, but he never sat down to better fare, better cooked, or one better attended than that day (applause). Mr David Gillart, in pro- posing the town and trade, referred to its advan- tages, and he pointed out that Mr Helby did advertise the town, and such accommodation which was afforded at this hotel would do much to make tht place popu- lar. [The toast was drank with musical honours.] Mr Helby replied, and expressed the hope that in future nothing would be wanted to give satisfaction such as Mrs Helby and himself had been able to give that day. Song,—Bro. John Lewis. Mr Richard Gillart proposed, in eulogistic terms, the health of the Chairman, which was drank with musical honours. The Chairman having replied, the proceedings ter- minated.

JUBILEE OF THE TEMPERANCE CAUSE The first of a series of meetings in connection with the celebration of the jubilee of the temperance cause in Cardiganshire was held in Wesley chapel, Queen's-road, on Tuesday evening, when there was a large attendance. The Rev Josiah Evans, resident minister, presided, and the meeting was opened by the singing of a hymn and prayer. The Chairman remarked upon the progress of the temperance cause during the past fifty years. Thirty years ago he was initiated into the mysteries of juvenile Rechabitism at that time they had to work against public opinion, now public opinion was in their favour. Thirty years ago the churches looked with askance upon the cause, but to-day there was no church or sect but that was on the side of temper- ance and had some kind of temperance organisa- tion. Thirty years ago the quietness of the Sunday evening was disturbed by drunkenness and revelling, but to-day they, in the Principality, were in the van and had seeured Sunday closing (applause). This was emphatically a people's question, and sooner or later they must make their voice heard in political and the ordinary municipal affairs. It was also a parent's question, and a Sunday school question. They had right on their side, and the tide was steadily, surely rising. They had God on their side, and they could pray about this question (applause). Mr H. Sharpies, of Manchester, said that he was glad to be present on the occasion of the jubilee of the temperance cause. Having referred to his life- long connection with the cause, he paid a tribute to the memory of the men who first started the move- ment, and said that they had to rejoice that they had come into the inheritance which their forefathers had brought to them. He was there that evening to represent the Rechabite movement. Immediately after the establishment of the total abstinence Reformation in 1835 the Recha- bite movement was started in Manchester. A num- ber of men took the pledge, but they mourned to find much of their labour soon undone, for many of those who signed the pledge went back into their old associations, so they were led to enquire how it came about. They found that these men were connected with societies whose meetings were held at public houses, where so much of their money was spent in drink, and young men found it very difficult to with- stand the evils. These societies were necessary to meet the contingencies with which the working classes had to contend, and to comply with this necessity the first branch of the Independent Order of Rechabites was established. They had then no church at their back, none of the upper ten had anything to do with this little band; it was exclusively working men who started the movement. For fifty years it had gone on but at one time it seemed as though they were going to fail; but the society had grown in number, until that day they had 65,000 men and women who were being trained in the principles of Rechabitism. They had also a roll of 5,000 honorary members, which included men of all professions, ministers of all denomina- tions, and one or two live lords (applause). Last year they celebrated their jubilee in the old city of Exeter, and the Bishop of Exeter preached the sermon, and the Mayor and Corporation honoured the jubilee by taking part in the procession, giving them the use of their hall, and taking part in the banquet which was held there. They were now before the country as I the oldest, wealthiest, and strongest of the temper- ance benefit societies they had an accumulated capital of £400,000, which was equal to £800,000 of other societies, because it was proved that total I abstainers had not more than half the sickness of other societies. Referring to petitioning Parliament, he said the time for petitioning had gone by, and public I opinion was now only waiting to register itself (applause). They had done much to make it possible for men to retain their total abstinence principles I they had surrounded them with helpful associations, i and no more than one per cent, lost their member- ship through drink. In conclusion, he invited all I young men to join the Order (applause). The Rev Thomas Evans, of Preston, next delivered a most forcible and able address, which sparkled with witticisms and eloquence. He said that when home legislation was given to England, Scotland, and Wales, they would be able to manage their own affairs, and in less than six months they would have the maine law in Wales. He also remarked upon the srreat improvement which had been made during the last thirty years, and referred to the position which the Press and the medical profession had taken up with regard to the question. The proceedings terminated with the usual votes of thanks. Excursion trains brought in large numbers of people from north and south during Wednesday morning, while many more arrived from the country districts in waggons and other vehicles, so that the streets assumed quite a holiday appearance. The very great majority of the holiday-seekers had donned the "bit of blue," from which one would readily infer that the temperance cause has many adherents throughout the county,and it was especially noticeable that the percentage of young people was exceedingly numerous. Fortunately, the day was a beautiful one, which had much to do with the gay appearance which the place presented, while joy, happiness, and satisfaction seemed to pervade the countenances of old and young. There were many whose grey locks bespoke the fact that they could remember when the temperance cause in Cardigan- shire was but "a very little thing," and to these abstainers the scene which was witnessed on Wed- nesday must have been a. peculiarly pleasing one. At ten o'clock, a conference was held in Baker- street Congregational (Welsh) chapel, which was well attended, the floor of the building being well filled. The chair was occupied by the Rev John Williams, and the meeting was opened by the Rev Glannant Davies, of Talybont, who engaged in prayer. The proceedings were conducted in the Welsh language. The Chairman, in his opening remarks, referred to the old moderation societies which preceded the total abstinence movement. and created a good deal of interest by producing a placard announcing one of the first meetings held in connection with the move- ment which took place about fifty years ago. Mr Evan Evans, solicitor, next read a very able paper on local option, in which he referred to the efforts made as far back as 1553 to suppress drun- kenness by Act of Parliament. The Rev Dr Thomas, of Liverpool, gave his expe- rience of fifty years as a teetotaller, and said that he had come to the conclusion that local option must be given. The landlord of any district had now the power to say whether a public-house should be established in that district or not, and if one man should possess the power why not 500. He reviewed the arguments in favour of the principle, and said that while he was not in favour of pushing his opinions down the throats of the people, still their opinions should be ripened and the judgment educa- ted, so that they might exercise it in the right direc- tion in dealing with the drink traffic. He also urged that the subject should be made a test question at the coming Parliamentary contests, and that no man who was not right on that point ought to receive their support (applause). The Rev Job Miles proposed that this meeting, after hearing the clear, fair, and able paper read by Mr Evan Evans on local option, is of opinion that the time is now come when a law should be obtained dealing with the matter, and in order to brinz that about exhurts the electors throughout the country to strive by every available means during the coming election t > obtain representatives in favour of this object. Mr Williams (Plenydd) seconded the motion, and referred to the objection that local option would in- terfere with the liberty of the subject, saying that they already had a law dealing with the drunkards, and the temperance people only wanted to go a step further and interfere with the source from whence drunkenness emanated. Mr Joseph Morgan, Pontrhydygroes, made a few re- marks, and the motion was agreed to. The Rev T. Levi proposed that the paper should be printed. This was seconded by Mr Absolom Prys, and carried. The Rev Peter Davies, Congregational minister at Clarach, read a paper on How to make the temper- ance cause successful," in which he dwelt upon the value of co-operation on the part of the church, and suggested various means by which the church could help in the establishment of temperance organisa- tions. The Rev John Evans, Abermeurig, proposed that this paper should be printed and sent to the churches throughout the district. This was seconded by the Rev Glannaat Davies. Mr Sharpies, of Manchester, spoke in English, and said that it occurred to him that with such a man as Bro. Williams (Plenydd) amongst them, who was able to organise a movement, they ought to register their votes at the ballot boxes in such a manner as to shape the future of the House of Parliament. They had been impeded in their work by vexatious ques- tions which had occupied the House of Commons, but he believed the time was at hand when they should have what they desired—the right of conduct- ing their own affairs and of deciding what was and what was not in the interests of the people (applause). The law as it should exist was to con- duce to the greatest good and the greatest comfort of the people, and if they tried the question of drink in relation to this standard there would be no hesita- tion as to how they would decide it caused nothing but misery, wretchedness, pauperism, and death. He urged that they had only to be in earnest; the ques- tion should be uppermost in their minds, as it related to the temporal and spiritual welfare of the people. They believed in prohibition, but they also believed in inducing the people to become voluntary abstainers. He also alluded to the duty of the Christian Church with regard to this matter, with whom the solution of the question greatly rested, and he rejoiced to find that the church was beginning to realise its responsibility. He looked to the church in Wales to help the church in various parts of the United Kingdom on this point, and he also urged that much might be done in Sunday schools by the establishment of Bands of Hope and temperance societies. Having deprecated the use of fermented wines at the celebration of the Lord's Supper, he con- cluded by referring to the srreat good which was being accomplished by means of the Rechabite Order. The motion was carried. The Rev Job Miles proposed, and the Rev T. Levi seconded, that the thanks of the meeting be given to the readers of the papers. This was agreed to, and the proceedings terminated. The grand event of the day was the procession, which took place in the afternoon, and which in- cluded in its ranks Rechabites, ministers of various denominations, Good Templars, Blue Ribbonites, and member of different Bands of Hope from the town and district. The Rechabites assembled at their tent-the Market Hall-abeut one p.m., and. headed by the Briton Band, marched to the Smithfield, there to join the various contingents. A word of praise is here due to Mr Thomas Owen, the Grammar School, to whom the chief part of the arrangements were en- trusted, a duty which he fulfilled with credit to him- self. As quickly as possible the various bodies were marshalled, and the procession started on its tour of the town. The scene was one of the most artistic and beautiful which has been witnessed for many a day, and as seen from a commanding altitude on the Terrace was both pleasing to the eye and senses. The long sweep of the Parade was far too short to take in the whole length of the moving mass, a fact which will be better realised when we state that before the tail end of the procession could be seen opposite the Pier, the head had perambulated the Terrace as far as Dr Rice Williams's residence, and had then returned and reached Terrace-road. Added to this dense mass of human beings, were other things to make the scene an attra-ctive one, among them being the excellent music discoursed by the Briton Band (under the leadership of Mr W. H. Jones), the gaily bedecked flags, banners, and streamers, the effective regalias of Rechabites and Good Templars, and the enormous quantity of blue ribbons which was worn on the occasion. If all the wearers of these emblems of sobriety are true to the cause which they professed-and we have no particu- lar reason to suppose otherwise-then the strength of the Temperance cause in Cardigansliiie is such that its friends may well feel proud of, and the demonstra. tion which they made on Wednesday is not likely tc soon fade from the "ternary of the youngest membe; who took part therein. It will be no exaggeration t( say that there were about 3,500 men, women, anc children. Tne following was the order of the pro- cession Briton Band. Temperance Banner, about forty years old. Ministers of all denominations. Lady Collegians. Collegians. Bands of Hope. Juvenile Good Templars. Rev Thomas Evans Preston, aud Plenydd. Aberystwyth Lodge of Goo-i Templars (English). Dit:o Welsh Lodge. Lampeter Lodge. Rechabites. Baker-«troet Congregational School. United Mothodists Free Church School. Siloam (Wesleyan). Shiloh. English Presbyterians. Tabernacle. Ebenezer. Trefechan School. Gosen. Saron. Salvation Army. Horeb. Cennant. Capel Aran. Penygarn. Rehoboth (Taliesin). Penllwyn and Goginan. Rhydfendigaid, &c. It will bo readily suimised that a band of musicia be they ever so numerous, was insufficient to lead vast a concourse of people but this lack was t< great extent obviated by the various seciit taking up various tunes, and the singing many instances was very effective. In this or the procession at length reached Quee: square, where a temporary platform had been I vided by means of a large open waggon. Here Rev Principal Edwards presided,and the large eqr was packed with an enthusiastic congregation, w the chairman was surrounded by many well-km temperance veterans, among whom was one old tlema.n—Mr Thomas Samuel-who has reached patriarchal age of 92 years, and who is yet able f day after Sunday to walk from Penparke to Ta nacle chapel, and there take part in the services. David Jenkins, Mus. Bac., led off a teirpen melody to the tune of Llwyn Onn," which was s with great heartiness, the last verae being repe; two or three times. The Chairman said that they were met to ma demonstration. But a demonstration meant a pr and the presence of so vast an assembly on this ( sion was of itself proof of more truths than one. hale appearance of so many persons proved, in r instances,that it was quite possible to live fifty j in health and happiness without tasking in toxic: drinks. The presence of the young people pr that the Welshmen of the future gave the se their sanction and approval of what their fathers done. During the last half century Wales had ed through a silent revolution. But in their c mination to be a sober nation they had not chai except in so far as their convictions were be ever more established and their efforts more exte and effective in behalf of sobriety and truth. were not met to make speeches, but rather to lo( and see how temperance can muster its forces. the Sunday School and Temperance had ever hac a celebration in Aberystwyth. When will the porters of the drinking customs of society celf their jubilee ? They dare not. Jubilees belo the good causes, and these are now without exc. the offspring of our common and distinctly Christianity. Dr Thomas, of Liverpool, said that he was g be allowed to stand before that large audience old total abstainer—one of the oldest living (ipp He should not then go into his own history history of the temperance cause but he refe: a great temperance demonstration which was South Wales in 1847, and that demonstratio held in Aberystwyth, when several of the leadii of the town—including Mr Edward Jones a Mathews (who was thee Mayor). He also allr another demonstration held at Llanilar 48 yet last April, and to many eminent men who hat passed away, who had taken part in these dem tions. The temperance cause had lived and h ceeded in this county to th* present day, and t proved to demonstration that they could live: lived without alcoholic drinks (applanss). A' was an experiment, and people only signed io: —some for a month, others for two month months, or six months then there were two -the moderation and the total abstinence, an times some queer mistakes were made, one o which he mentioned, and caused great amu Then people used to go around the country alcohol, thus showing that there was no nutr it. Dr Charles, the Principal's uncle, was < used to make these experiments, and he relat funny annecdotes in connection with kis ings. The Rev Thomas Evans also spoke,and in terms impressed upon his hearers the necc training up the young to habits of temperan( The proceedings then terminated. In the evening meetings were held at Ts and Shiloh, which were well attended, and bearing on the same subject were made.

TREGARON. ORDINATION.—Last Sunday at an ordina vice held by Dr Ryle, Bishop of Liverpool, Rees, of St Aidan's College, Birkenhead, la of the National School, Tregaron, was amc ordained. THE QUEEN'S ANNIVERSARY.—Sunday the 20th, the day on which our Most Majesty the Queen ascended to the tt. prayers ordered by the Archbishop of C were read at StCaron's Church at morning ing services by the Rev John Williams, f College Schools, Lampeter, who officiated. SUNDAY SCHOOL GATHERING. — Tb gathering of the Sunday schools comprisin garon district in connection with the < Methodists was held at Tregaron chapel c the 18th inst., when the following schoolf viz., Tregaron with its branches at Trefl; nant, Rhiw, and Ffosheulog; Blaencaron; ? Brefi with its branches at Llanio, Bron Cwm; Llwynpiod; Blaenpennal; Blaenafon; schools recited a portion of the Holy Serif which they were afterwards catechised. got up by this gathering shows that the not lack in teaching. Each school desen credit for the excellent manner in which through their different examinations. I had been learned for the festival. This doubt to the fact that all in this part cipality are so very busy.

RURAL SANITARY AUTHORITY A meeting of this authority was held at the Town Hall on Monday afternoon. Present-Rev John Pugh in the chair Mr Vaughan Davies, vice-chair- man; Messrs James Jones, Tyllwyd; Evan Richards, Penuwch; Evan James, Tanrallt; E. J. Morgan, Cefnllidiart; James Evans, Llangwyryfon; Hugh Hughes, clerk and Drs Jones and Hughes, medical officer of health. RHYDYFELIN WATER SUPPLY. The Clerk stated that nothing had been done with regard to protecting this water, and those people on the Aberystwyth side were still using it, and refused to pay. It was decided to make another application, and in case of continued refusal, to put up a gate on it, which shall be locked, and those who are entitled to use the water to have a key each. THE TALYBONT WATER SUPPLY. The Chairman said that Dr Humpidge had refused to analyse this water, because he had not been paid for two previous analyses, and it was decided to pay him the amount, and obtain another sample of water for analysis. INSPECTOR'S REPORT. Mr David Jones, inspector, reported :—I took a sample of the Talybont water for analysis on the 3rd inst., but no analysis was made. The dwelling-house of a small freehold farmer at Gors, Llanbadarn Lower, of the name of John Morgan, has become unfit for habitation on account of age, neglect, and dilapida- tion Having received a memorial from Talybont on the 10th inst., influentially and numerously signed, calling my attention to statements reported in a local newspaper to have been made at the last meeting by an ex-officio member as to the sanitary condition of Talybont, viz., dung heaps up to the window sills," &c., and requesting me to take such steps as would enable me to prove or disprove the remarks reported to have been made, with that end in view I proceeded on the 18th and made a house-to-heuse inspection of the whole village. In whatever mood the words were spoken, I found no substantiation of them in any single instance. On the same day the medical officer of health, at my request, went there to determine whether a certain case complained of by one of the inhabitants may be considered a nuisance. He has con- firmed the opinion I had previously expressed—that it is not. The Inspector was instructed to inform John Morgan that he must either repair his residence, or quit occupancy. THE STATE OF TALYBONT. Mr Evan James said that he denied the statement made by Mr William Jones at the last meeting, and if his remarks had been reported there would have been no more heard of the matter The Inspector did not think Mr Jones meant what he said at the time, or he should have vigorously opposed his remarks. THE BORTH AWARD. The Clerk said that he had not issued a precept for the payment of the expenses incurred in the testing by arbitration as to the right to certain water, be- cause the costs had not been taxed, which he pre- sumed would be done. Perhaps Mr Lewis could tell them something about it. Mr A. L. Lewis No, I can't. Next year will do for that (laughter). He said that at the last meetinS of the parochial committee a lesolutioa was passed at the books of the old parochial committee should be returned to them, so as to allow them to earo i n their work as before. He believed they were in t < custody of Mr Jones, the inspector. Mr Jones said he bad the minute book, and h brought it with him. Mr A. L. Lewis asked Mr Vaughan Davies if he remembered about the old sleepers. They had now been pulled up so as to let the water escape, and he now wished to know what they were to do with them. They were about sixty in number. Mr Vaughan Davies thought that was a matter for the parochial committee. DOLPANDY WATER SUPPLY. A deputation waited upon the authority in refer- ence to this matter. The Chairman said that at their last meeting there were three courses laid before the authority in regard to the water supply at Dolpandy-either to clean the present watercourse and fence it in so as to keep animals from polluting it, or to get the water down in earthenware pipes from its source, or to agree to have the Plynlimon water, and Mr E. J. Morgan was requested to ask the Town Council what would be the charge for a supply and then it was decided that a vestry should be called, where resolutions would be passed to lay before this authority. Mr E. J. Morgan said they had held a vestry, and first considered a reply to a letter which he addressed to Mr Rees Jones, Aberystwyth borough surveyor, in which a scale of charges for a water supply was given. The quantity was to be registered by meter, which should be provided by the consumer, and the cost of a one-inch meter was about £8 10s. He also gave the charges, which provided that no quarterly account should be less than 30s. At the meeting of the rate- payers it was resolved that a deputation should be appointed to report to the Rural Sanitary Authority the cleansing of the leet and the improvement done to the watercourse, the deputation to consist of the Rev David Morgan, Rev John Rees, Messrs Absalom Prys, Job Silvanus, H. W. Morgan, John Morris (Pandy), and Capt John Trevethan. The Rev David Morgan said they had been con- sidering the question, and had cleaned the water- course, and the inhabitants were very satisfied with the water as it now existed, and the vestry was in- clined to leave the thing to the feelings of the in- habitants more than to anyone else. The Chairman said the complaint was that the water was polluted by animals. Perhaps they had eleaned the watercourse, but did they not think the animals would go into it again, and the water would soon be in the same state ? Mr Morgan said that for a time there was no danger of any pollution, because there were corn crops on each side. Again, the inhabitants had a claim of over forty years, and could demand the pro- prietor not to pollute the water. The Chairman asked if that was the agreement in the first instance ? A conversation here took place, in which the Chair- man, Mr Vaughan Davies, the Rev David Morgan, and Mr Morris took part, from which it appeared that there was an agreement given by a local mining company to supply clean water "for the purposes of trade," when it was pointed out that water polluted by animals would do for that purposes, but it would not do for the people. Mr Job Sylvanus brought a sample of the water, and amid some laughter, invited the board to taste it. It was decided to again defer the matter, so that a deputation might wait upon the owners of the pro- perty adjoining the watercourse to obtain leave to fence the stream.

NEWCASTLE EMLYN. DESTRUCTIVE FIRE.-About half-past one on Monday a fire broke oot on the premises of Mr Benjamin PtiUips, of Court Farm, Llangeler. The barn, coachhouse, and cartbouse were burnt to the ground, and all the barley, wheat, machinery, traps, carts, and harrnss in and outside the outbuildings were also burnt. The damage is estimated at between .£500 and £ 600, but is believed to be covered by insurance. The cause of the fire is unknown.

TRINITY ORDINATIONS. ST DAVID'S. At a special ordination held by the Lord Bishop of St David's at the Parish Church of Abergwilli on Sunday, the following were ordained deacons and licensed to curacies :— John Pollock, B.A., Trinity College, Dublin, to St Mary, Swansea Glamorganshire. Lewis Richaads, B.A., St David's College, Lam- peter, toLlanrhianwith Llanrheithin,Hembrokeshire. William Thomas, B.A., Queen's College, Cambridge, to Llanelly, Breconshire. Mr Pollock was the gospeller. LLANDAFF. The Lord Bishop of Llandaff held his Trinity ordin- ation at the Cathedral on Sunday, when, after a ser- mon by the Rev J. R. Buckley, M.A., the following gentlemen were admitted to Holy Orders :— PRIEST. Basil Hampden Jones, Emmanuel College, Cam- bridge, B.A. DEACONS. Charles Brook, Pembroke College, Cambridge and Cuddesden College, B.A. George William Govan, St David's College, Lam- peter, Lie. Div. John Pugh Griffiths, Corpus Christi College, Cam- bridge, B.A. James Henry Jones, St David's College, Lampeter, Lie. Div. James Allen Pride, London University, B.A. David Lloyd Rees, St Bees College. Edgar Lee Reeves, University College, Oxford, and Ely Theological College, B.A. His Lordship afterwards granted the following licences to curacies :— Rev Charles Brook to Roath. Rev George William Govan to Canton. Rev John Pugh Griffiths to Aberdare. Rev James Henry Jones to Aberdare. Rev James Allen Pride to Neath. Rev David Lloyd Rees to Pontlottyn. Rev Edgar Lee Reeves to Roath. Mr E. L. Reeves was the Gospeller, and the Rev J. R. Buckley, B.D., was the preacher. At a special service held in the Palace Chapel, on Thursday week, the Lord Bishop of Llandaff granted the following licenses :—The Rev John Parry Alban, curate of Tregare; the Rev David Joseph Davies, enrate of Kilybebyll; the Rev David Powell Davies, curate of Tintern Parva; and the Rav David Hughes, curate of Briton Ferry. ST. ASAPH. The following gentlemen were ordained on Sunday by the Bishop of St Asaph in his cathedral:— PRIESTS. Rev John Davies, B.A., St David's College, Lam- peter, to Connah's Quay. Rev John Fisher, B.A., St David's College, Lam- peter, to Pontbleiddyn. Rev Alfred Howell Grey-Edwards, B.A., Hertford College, Oxford, to Dyserth. Rev David Pryce Jones, B.A., St David's College, Lampeter, to Colwyn. DEACONS. Henry Dunkin, B.A., New College, Oxford, to Oswestry. John Jones-Lewis, B.A. St David's College, Lam- peter, to Llansilin. Charles Frederick Roberts, B A., Christ College, Cambridge, to Llanelidan. Mr Dunkin was the Gospeller. LIVERPOOL. The Lord Bishop of Liverpool held his Trinity ordination in the Pro Cathedral, Liverpool, on Sun- day, when the following Welshmen were admitted into holy orders David Thomas Rees, Trinity-place, Aberystwyth, licensed to St George's, Wigan. James Jones, son of Mr Jones, Penpompren, near Borth, to St James', Toxleth. Joseph Llewelyn, to St Barnabas. Warrington. John Roger Jones, to St Mary's, Widnes. In the evening the Rev D. T. Rees read the full service at St David's (Welsh) Church, Liverpool, in a most creditable and satisfactory manner, when the Rev James Davies, M.A., vicar, being Trinity Sun- day, delivered a most elaborate and instructive dis- course upon man's attitude towards the divine re- velation. The congregation was very large, and the singing excellent. At the morning service, being the 20th of June, the form prescribed in the prayer book for the Queen's accession was observed, after which an appropriate sermon was delivered by the vicar, touching references being made to Her Majesty.

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