The Aberystwith Observer

THE CHURCH AND CONSERVATISM. The following letters are reprinted from the Western ]}{ aÛ Sir, —There is a feeling growing among a section of the Conservative party that the desire for disestab- lishment is the chief hindrance to the return of Con- servative members for Welsh constituencies, and that if the Church was disestablished the Welsh people, being naturally Conservative, would elect Conserva- tive politicians to represent them in Parliament. It is true that the superior strength of the Liberal party in Wales is due to the preponderance of Noncon- formity, but it is a great mistake to suppose that dis- establishment would strengthen Conservatism. The Church is a source of strength rather than a weak- ness to the Conservative party, and the immediate effect of disestablishment would be the utter collapse of Conservatism in the Principality and the triumph of extreme Radicalism. No doubt, after disestablish- ment many well-to-do Nonconformists who are now Liberals would become Conservatives, but they would be greatly outnumbered by the Churchmen belonging to the lower classes who would become Radicals. A Conservative party cannot exist without something to conserve, and it must be something common to all classes. In the Established Church we have an institution which is the common heritage of all, both rich and poor, and the best way to strengthen Conser- vatism is to strengthen the Church. To strengthen the Church at the present time it is absolutely neces- sary to introduce such reforms as would bring the management of its temporal affairs into greater har- mony with the democratic spirit of the age. In other words, the autocratic power 0f incumbents must be curtailed. The resolutions of the Lower House of the Convocation of Canterbury are far too timid. Viewed as concessions to the demands of the laity for a larger share in the Government of the Church, they are utterly inadequate, and are not worth the paper on which they are written. The sooner the better the rulers of the Church recognise the fact that the laity are in no humour to be trifled with in the mat- ter of Church reform. Also one of the most pressing, needs of the Church is a large increase of the episco- pate, which could be easily effected by a re-distribu- tion of the episcopal revenues, and the exclusion of the bishops from the House of Lords with the excep- tion of the two Archbishops and the Bishops of Lon- don and Winchester, who might be allowed to sit and speak, but not to vote, in that Assembly. I could enlarge on several causes,social rather than political, which militate against the success of Con- servatism in the counties, but I will only mention one, namely, the social pride and exclusiveness which often drive the possessors of recently-acquired wealth to the Radical camp, and by which a considerable amount of middle class influence is lost to the Conservative party. The recent manifestation of Conservative strength in the boroughs is chiefly due to the great progress which the Church has made in the large towns during the last twenty years, and to the fact that there Conservatism is not identified with social exclusiveness, its leaders being, for the most part, wealthy merchants, manufacturers, and professional men. Before the Conservative party can become a permanent power in the counties the country gentle- men, who are "the natural leaders of the people," must give up their old exclusiveness, and help to establish Primrose League Habitations, with other organisations, in their respective districts, whereby all classes may be brought together and form one common brotherhood in defence, not of class or use- less ecclesiastical privileges, but of all that is good in the institutions of the country and foi the promo- tion of beneficent legislation.—I am. &c., Carmarthen. A TORY DEMOCRAT.

Sir,—May I say a few words on the subject of giv- ing up Church endowments for the sake of Conser- vatism ? To begin with, it is generally bad policy to buy off the Danes," and I venture to think it is especially so in the present case, and for this reason: we know that the cry for disendowment in Wales is solely got up by ministers who are political Noncon- formists. Such men live upon agitation, and the line taken recently by Dr Pan Jones and his colleagues in North Wales, shows clearly that their profession as agitators will not be cons when, if ever, disendowment is carried. Such men cannot" live by the Gospel," consequently they devote one day in each week to religion, but six days to politics. But what do Conservatives offer as an antidote to such influence ? They fondly imagine that a mass meeting once in five years will undo the harm done from day to day during the same period by the per- sonal intercourse and individual attention of the poli- tical ministers. Your correspondent in to-day's paper points, I think, to the right course, viz., the wide extension of the Primrose League (I should my- self prefer something more of the nature of a Loyal and Patriotic Union) so as to form a universal net- work as complete as that furnished by the organ1 sa- tion of political Nonconformists. As a Liberal I find it difficult to swallow the "deification of Dizzy" which seems to have been the original purpose of the League, but I would fain hope that this almost abso- lete cultus is well-nigh lost in the obvious useful- ness of the League in its present widely-extended form. The only influence that can be brought to bear against that of political preachers is that of Primrose ladies, whom the innate courtesy of the Welsh peas- antry will always receive and listen to. I recently, although not myself a member, attended by invita- tion a Primrose League meeting, and was astonished to find what excellent work in an ultra-Radical neigh- bourhood a lady, who can speak no Welsh, had done among a population that understands no English, by visiting from house to house and distributing Welsh translations of political leaflets.—I am, &c., Haverfordwest, LIBERAL UNIONIST. July 21.

YSTRAD MEURIGr. FATAL ACCIDENT.-An inquest was held at the Mabws Arms on Thursday, the 22nd, before Dr Evan Rowland, on the body of John Evans, Tanyqnarel, aged 61 years, who died under circumstances given below. The following formed the jury ;—Messrs D. Davies (foreman), William Williams, Richard Evans, Henry de Courcey, Solomon Tregoning, John Evaus, John Richards, John Lloyd, David Jones, Morris Parry, Henry Jenkins, John Evans, and James Lewis. —Margaret Hughes, of Tyncoed, Lledrod Upper, said that about 9.15 p.m. on Sunday she was in the house occupied by the deceased, who was in bed at the time suffering from a fractured leg, owing to an accident which happened about 14 days previously. He said that his leg was easy, and that he should like to see the doctor, as he believed that he might got up, even if it was only for an hour. Witness told him that she was going home, and he remarked that it was early and that the little girl had not returned home from chapel; but just then the girl came in. Witness heard some noise proceed from the bed,and deceased's wife called him by his name, and asked him what was the matter, but he gave no reply. She then raised him into a sitting posture, and she believed the breath then left him.—Dr Morgan, Pontrhydgroes, said that he was called to deceased on the 1st July, and found him suffering from a simple fracture of the left log. He last saw him alive on the 13th July, when the leg was going on well, and deceased wanted to get up, but witness would not allow him owing to the short time which had elapsed since the accident. Deceased never complained of his heart, and witness never examined it, but he was now of opinion that death was due to disease of the heart, and possibly the fright at the time of the accident might have acceler- ated his death.—The jury returned a verdict of death from natural causes, and said there was no blame attached to anyone. CARDIGAN. VOLUNTEER CHURCH PARADE.—The annual parade for Divine service in connection with the members of the F. Company (Cardigan) Rifle Volun- teers took place on Sunday morning, and being, as usual, favoured with "Queen's weather," this popular contingent of Queen's men had a very attractive and imposing turn-out. The volunteers, in full-dress uniform met at 10.30 at the Corn Market, accompanied by the brass band attached, under the leadership of Colour-Sergeant T. Lewis, and shortly afterwn-rds marched to St. Mary-street, accompanied by the fol- lowing commissioned officers :—Battalion-Major W. Picton Evans, Lieutenant F. C. Richardson, and Lieutenant T. R. Nicholas. The sermon at the church was preached by the hon. chaplain (the Rev D. H. Davies, B.A., vicar of Mount and lferwig and head- master of the Cardigan Collegiate School), the dis- course being of a highly appropriate and able char- acter. The Rev W. Cynog Davies, B.D,, vicar of the parish, also took part in the service. Mr D. T. Jenkins, schoolmaster, presided at the organ. There was a large congregation, and the efficient strains of the band considerably enlivened the town during the march to and from church. This company continues to maintain its well-known high standard of profi- ciency.

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THE ABERAERON POSTMARK. I am that unimposing post near the London comer, and, as one very much patronised by the loungers of t'ie town, I have much to say of what I hear of the public and private affairs of the whole union. I propose to employ an amanuensis to jot down what I hear of in- terest, and ask you to honour me with space. =* # Half-a-dozen townsmen on their way to H. B. resort were heard descanting in warm terms on your article of the 17th inst. touch- ing up the election and its lessons. One said that" it contained the healthiest piece of advice ever given to the moderate party," and another hazarded the opinion that the common sense of the party was impervious to the good effect of any such advice." A third chimed in with the bold assertion that "the party is blighted by cold bigotry and starved I inside close circles." These remarks put me in the way of think- ing that moderation in politics, to live and thrive, must spring from outside those close and unwholesome atmospheres, and adapt itself to the common soil and colder air of the masses. The hot-house forcings of our rec- tories and mansions are not calculated to flourish on our hillsides and mountains among the habitations of labourers, artizans, and small farmers. Moderate but progressive politics best suit our country, but the squire and parson must come out of their hothouse ideas, and grow the plant among the people and for the people's good. Love of modera- tion is inherent in the Cardi, but to make it grow into a clear permanent life, it must spring and be nourished from within, and not transplanted from close hothouses and watered by casual election showers. Quarrels are pretty or nauseous according to the nature and manner of the combats. I am sorry to hear our road surveyor accusing one of his masters of persecution. I know there are guardians and guardians, and I believe from what I hear of our board here, that a better local government act is re- quired as much to exclude elected noodles as to exclude non-elected tyrants from public bodies. Charges against officers are easy to make, but when made they are often like edged tools-dangerous to meddle with. I cannot believe that the guardian of Cilie ever descended from his exalted perch on the top of Henfynyw in a fell swoop on the head of his quondam friend for the reason given by the latter. The guardian of Cilie is too much attached to more grave and momentous duties than to meddle in other people's business and revel in petty spite. The surveyor is too touchy, and is wrong in his conclusions. If the guardian of the small and priest-ridden parish of Cilie is itched with the sense of his duties as a reformer, he may find not far off, but not in his parish, a man paid from the earnings of the poor and depressed for devot- ing his whole time to what some deem to be important duties, but who listens to the call of this duty only when he actually cannot attend to what he is not publicly paid for. Surely if the guardian of Cilie were in any way disposed to castigate his neighbour's de- relection of public duty, he would first pounce on this recalcitrant sinner, and then come wider a-field. A carrier from Llanon stopping his Boxer near me yesterday, told his hearers that Llanon and Llanrhystyd are in sad grief over the result of the recent election, and feel that the good cause of Mr D. Davies was too much doctored. Many did not poll, and more, quite disgusted at the high-handed way they were directed to poll, went into the wrong camp. For Liberals there was not much besides personal motives in the contest, and never was the suavita in modo more necessary. On Mr Davies' side there was too much money jingle in the business :and too little active, zealous work. I am told that every polling district could, with a little more honest effort, have secured a different result. Though in the heat of the dog days, it was a cold, hand- in-pocket contest on Mr Davies' side. # I am glad to hear that the scrutiny is dead. After losing so many votes through indiffer- ence, it would have been hard of Mr Davies to have to risk another thousand to recover half-a-dozen. THE LONDON POST.

ENGLISH ENGLYNION. It S1 ould be clearly understood that the appended etiglynion" were rot composed as a specimen of Welsh poetry, but simply as an explanation to the English far or eye of the peculiarity of the 11 cyn- ghanedd," or rhythmical consonancy which belongs solely to Welah bardism. They were composed by Dr Griffith, brother of the veteran Clwydiardd, to satisfy the curiosity of a company of gentlemen who desired to know a portion of the scientific mysteries of the Cynghanedd. This eccurred in the midst of the excitunent and huhbnb caused by the first great Crystal Palace Exhibition. NED PUW'S VISIT TO THE LONDON EXHIBITION. When Ned first landed in London—he saw A sight quite uncommon A nice mnle from Ynys Mon— A mermaid and a Mormon. A nigger and a nngget-1. lawyer Lying en a pallet; And en view in a new net, A million of gay mullet. A wild boy and an old bard-a fiddler Faddling with a drunkhard A Tinker with his tankard, Ranking high from drinking hard. An Englyn done in English—a Peasant Composing in Spanish; A people strictly Popish- Feasting not fasting on fish.

MIDDLE. On the 21st inst., thisneighbourhood was visited by a thunderstorm, and lightning, followed by a heavy flood of rain. The old people do not remember such heavy rain for years. It lasted only for a short time. DIHEWID. A vestry was held at the parish church on the 22nd of this month to consider a few items about the bye- roads of this parish. A committee was heM at the schoolroom to consider the water supply to the village. We have been for years badly supplied with clean and wholesome water, that which we have at present is quite unfit for any person to drink, as it runs through stagnant pools, where rubbisb,f"&c., are thrown. The committee is composed of the following persons:—Mr S. E. Davies, Board School Mr Evans, Pantyrhewfach; Mr J. Evans, Crosswood Mr J. Davies, Ysguborfach Mr J. Davies, Red Lion Mr E. Davies, Pendre Mr J. Lewis, Ysguborfach and Mr J. Williams, shop; and it is hoped that they will do their utmost to get a supply of pure water to the village. The committee unanimously appointed Mr Evans, Pantrhewfach, and Mr J. Evans, Crosswood, to superintend the work and see that everything is carried out according to the contract, and it was decided to purchase a four inch pipe to convey the water from a well some distance from the village. Rheumatism lurks in the dewy grass. As a pre- ventive use St Jacobs Oil. St. Jacobs Oil is sold by Chemists at 2s (jrj a bottle, or by post 2s 9d, frocn the Charles Voge^er Company, sole Pro- prietors, 45, Farringdori RO:d, London. HOLLOWAY'S PILLS AND OINTMENT.—Glad Tid- ings.—Some constitutions have a tendency to rheu- matism, and are, throughout the year, borne down by its protracted tortures. Let such sufferers bathe the affected parts with warm biine, and afterwards rub in this soothing Ointment. They will find it the best means of lessening their agony, and, assisted by Holloway's Pills, the surest way of overcoming their disease. More need not be said than to request a few days' trial of this safe and soothing treatment, by which the disease will ultimately be completely swept away: Pains that would make a giant shudder are assuaged without difficulty by Holloway's easy and inexpen- sive remedies, which comfort by moderating the throbbing vessels and calming the excited nerves.

AUDI ALTERAM FAKTSM.—HEAR BOTH SIDES.— GWRANDEWCH AR BOS OCHR. No notice canbo taken of anonymous cc) tiimnnica-tions Whatever is intended for insertion mast be authen- ticated by the name and address ot the writer not necessarily for publication but as a guarantee of good faith.

CONSERVATIVE PARTY ORGANIZATION. TO THE EDITOR OF THE ABERYSTWYTH OBSERVER. Sir,—Notwithstanding the firm belief in the mind of Mr Davies and the bulk of his supproters that the victory was to be his, ho has been beaten, but he need not be disheartened. It was only a shave, and it may happen that by next time Mr Davies will be elected with a majority which will make the Radical Association shiver to its foundations. No doubt Mr Daviea' defeat may be attributed to the many absei-itations of the Conservative party, and also to the bad organiz ition we have in the county. At a certain place in this county only about four Conservatives voted out of about sixty. Their excuse was that no one had asked th<?m to vote, and as they ramained faithful to the Conserva- tive cause they thought it advisable that they should abstain from voting for either a Liberal or a Radical. Another excuse was that Mr Davies was in favour of Disestablishing the Church in Wales. Such a pity that these people bad not been properly enlightened in the present crisis to record their votes in favour of one who did not wish to see the Disruption of the British Empire. Mr Davies' defeat may also be attributed to carelessness on the part of the clergy. In many parishes the clergyman did not ask anyons whether he was eoing to vote, nor ask a voter to give his vote in favour ot either candidate, while their spiritual and political Nonconformist brethren canvassed and scoured the country for miles around for votes in Mr Rowlands' favour. We can never expect a victory in Cardiganshire while our clergy are so careless. We cannot very well pass by without noting the carelessness displayed by the Cardiganshire Conser- vative Association. If such an institution now exists we seldom hear of it. And also of the Unionists' carelessness. One was heard to say We need not go, for Mr Davies has a majority of over 2,000 already." In concluding, a Conservative Association should be at once formed, not only of clergy and land- owners, but of the labouring class as well. It is no good forming an association on the eve of battle. It should be done in time of peace—now at once. No doubt before next July we shall again see a general election. Now, to it, ye men of Cardiganshire, show that yoo are not going to be led away by a mislead- ing creed. Be true to your country and your Queen. Yours, &o., Tregaron, PICA. July 21st, 1836.

LIBERAL UNIONISE ORGANIZATION. TO THE EDITOR OF THE ABERYSTWYTH OBSERVER. Sir,—I would like to know what is the political posi- tion and organization of the Liberal Unionists at Aberystwyth ? Have they any arrangements to carry on the principles of the Union ? It was decided at a meet ng of the Liberal Unionists Association, held at the offices on Saturday, when the Marquis of Har- tington was in the chair, that the association should be maintained under the title of the Liberal Unionists Association, and that steps should be taken to form local organizations in the various constituencies in connection with it. All information with jregard to Liberal Unionists Association can be obtained on application at 35, Spring-gardens, S.W. A branch should be formed in every village and town throughout the county of Cardigan and I hope and trust that the columns of the Observer will be at the servic3s of the Unionists. Yours faithfully, LIBERAL UNIONIST.

CARDIGANSHIRE ELECTION. TO THE EDITOR OF THE ABERYSTWYTH OBSERVER. j Sir,—I have heard nothing more spiteful than the ) attacks of. onr Nonconformist ministers and their immediate followers on Mr Davies during the last election. But now everybody s ems to be sorry that Mr Davies lost, and people of all classes are bewailing the hard misfortune the electoral warfare brought upon them. They begin to upbraid their leaders, and some churches are carried by their feelings so far as to say that they will not forbear any longer with the meddlesomeness of their pastors. There are but very few chapels in the county whose trustees, under cer- tain difficulties, have not been assisted by Mr Davies. The public may watch with interest the course of events in this direction. Some ministers will be on the move just now. I have good reason to believe that the vote of the successful man will be given on the sido of freedom and reform as constantly as that of the man whom he succeeds but in my conscientious belief Mr Davies would have represented the comity with more advan- tage to local and irrperial interests, and with greater credit to himself, than any other man that has ever sat for it in the House of Commons. Speaking aa a Dissenter, I know not any man that I should hav> preferred before him. As a simple citizen, I should have confidently expected him to ttke a first-rate posi- tion as an intelligent,right-jadgine, and hard-working member. Though very practical in his views, he per- fectly comprehends the whole question of religions liberty, and has afforded the best pledge of his honesty by devoting his whole life to the furtherance of that principle in connection with the legislation of the country. How little soever the nat on at large may know of a man who has been content to be a quiet worker in the cause, we, in Cardiganshire, ere well aware that he stands second to no man living as an intelligent advocate and untiring labourer for the complete levelling of all civil and political destina- tions on the ground of difference in religious profes- sion. And I must express my deep sorrow that Non- conformist ministers of religion should ever oppose such a good man in such a violent manner. It is ea^y, perhaps, to overstep due bounds in attributing a sacred character to men who wear the pri fix of Reverend. In the opinion of many persons, who have a great deal to say, too, in support of their objections, this is a title which no mortal mau should ¡ dare to assume to himself or give to another. Be that as it may, those who use it are bound to be more than ordinarily careful to keep themselves unspotted from the world, to avoid being entangled in the cares of this life, and, since they pretend to bear the vessels of the Lord, to keep their hands clean. Why should such mi n take part in political contesta ? What do they know of business ? What can they know, if, being nominally set apart to holier work, they make good their profession ? Reverend gentlemen may g ) into company entitled to no reveience at all. How- ever, it is a matter for sincere regret that the county of Cardigan is not yet to have the assistance of a mau so highly qualified by many properties, and especially by his intelligence, integrity, and independence in the House of Commons, as Mr Davies. Yours, &c., TENAX.

TALSARLSR j SCIENCE CLASSES.—These classes, which are held at Felinfach board school, are of many years standing. The working committee consist of Messrs Walter Jenkins, Aeron Villa, Jenkin Jenkins, Blacnplwyf, Jenkin Jenkins.the post office,Thomas Evans,Tynant, and Jenkin Jenkins,Felinycoed (secretary). Examina- tions have been held in chemistry,physiology,geology, hygiene and agriculture, and the very large number of certifiates (five in honours) gained in all classes and stages are much thought of by their possessors as representing solid value in knowledge gained, and real advantages in life'sbattle and the bivouac of life. At the institution of these classes the committee were fortunate in securing the services of Mr J. E. Rees, of Llanarth board schools, who worked hard and with much success. Not long his labours were required, for local pupils became qualified to teach, and the classes for many past years have been taught by our own boys." The movement just now is under a cloud. Mr D. C. Evans, of Trefilan, is about to remove to Llandowror to take charge of an important school there, and no one feels equal in love of work and courage to face difficulties, to step to the lectur- ing desk. Through the exertions of Mr Evans and others, a large supply of diagrams and apparati have been secured to the classes, and it is feared they are destined, together with the cream of the youth of the vale, to lie idle for some time. It is all very well to be in fallow, but the zeal and zest created for self culture is not to be despised. "COOLER THAN CUCUMBERS."—Such is the Eel- sation of the fa"e, hands antl arms after the application of Rowlands' Kalydor during the heat and dust of Summer. Ladies playing tennis, boating, yachting, bathing, and ali ex- posed to the scorching rays of the sun and heated particles of dust will find this a most delightfully cooling, soothing, heal- ing and refresh ng wash for the skin. It eradicates freckles, tan, sunburns, slings of insects, eczema, redness and rough- ness of the skin caused by sea bathing or the use of hard water, cures inflammation of the eyes, burns, scalds, erysipelas, etc., renders the skin soft, smooth and delicate and produces a beautiflilly clear and healthy complexion It is warranted free from any lead or poisonous ingredients or oxids of zinc, of which most skin beautifiers are composed. Gentlemen will find it removes the unpleasant smarting of the skin shading. Ask anywhere for Rowlands' Kalydor, the only genuine article sold under that or any similar name. Sold in usudl sizes, 4s 6d ard 8s 6tl per bottle, also in half-size .1 bottles at 28 3d, by chemists and perfumers;

AN "OLD MAID'S" TROUBLE. It's somebody's birthday to-day, Aunt Mary." Clear and shrill, above the ordinary turmoil of the noisy breakfast table, rose up George Grey's voice. Aunt Mary went on buttering interminable slices of bread for the rosy faced twins, Lucy and Louise, but Lily, who was ju it old enough to begin to observe things, noticed thl. deep tinge of colour spreading over her down-bent brow. Somebody's birthday!" Willie took up the refrain. And somebody isi forty years old to-day! Oh, my! ain't Aunt Mary getting to be an 011 maid ?" Willie, hush said Mary. How dare you be so impertinent i" But all the time in her fourteen-year-old mind rose up the thought, Forty years old! Is Aunt Mary really such an antediluvian as that 1 Good- ness me! shH have to take to cap and spectacles soon!" At last Aunt Mary went to her room. Lily was busy practising her music lesson; the boys were safely off to school, and little Lucy and Louie, in there crim- son frocks and hoods, were "rolling hoop" on the sunny pavement in front of the house. There was a moment's time for peace and rest. Aunt Mary could put into water the flowers which Mr. Grey liked to see about the house, and which he regularly sent in every day. She could re- arrange the dark gold hair which George had pulled down in his last bearlike kiss she could tini-h the reading of the psalm which Louie's piteous calls to bandage a cut finger had interrupted before breakfast; in short, to use a convenient expression, she could take a long breath." And the first thiag she did was to walk up to the muslin-draped dressing table and take a good long look into the glass. Forty years old! Yes, it was quite true. Yet it seemed only yesterdy that she had passed the rubicon of thirty! And these last ten years had glided away like a dream in the c&re of her cousin's children,— those ten years in v, hich the one or two silver threads had stolen into her golden braids, and the almost in. visible crows of time had printed the network of their tiny fest around her soft hazel-brown eyes. She had only intended to remain a few weeks when she came to attend the deathbed of Nellie Grey,—she was here still. And, after all, what had she to show for all those years? e, The children love me," she thought; and George says that I make the home an ideal one for him. Surely I should be satisfied with that, even if, as Willie said to-day, I am getting to be-an old maid!" Mary tried to smile as she uttered the words to her- self-but, in spite of herself, there was a certain bitterness in the smile. No woman likes to realize that Father Time is swinging his scythe above the fair roses and lilies of her youth. Why should she care, however, as long as George was happy and all the chil- dren loved her ? Even while she stood at the mirror a cloud had stolen over the sweetness of the morning sunshine,—a sad October wind bearing fallen leaves and dust on its pinions moaned through the street. With maternal care, Mary ran down to call the children in. Old Mrs. Sharptongue met her on the door-step. c' It's you, is it ?" said she. "Thought I'd just step in, as I went by, and tell you what bargains there was in winter dress goods at Gowner's. I'm going to buy a dress for myself and shawls for my sisters up in the country. Better go and look at 'em." 11 Ihank you," taid Mary; but Mr. Grey does not like me to look after bargains. He says there is almost always something objectional about them. He believes in giving a fair price for a good article." Mrs. Sharptongue snuffed up her Roman nose. Men know nothing about such things," said she- by the way, Mary, Mrs. Milton wants an agreeable middle-aged companion to make herself generally use- ful about the house." "Does she ?"-Mary lifted her eyebrows. I thought perhaps the place might suit yon," apolo- getically remarked the old lady. I hope I am agreeable," said Mary, laughing;" but, as for being middle-aged She stopped abruptly. After all, what else was she ? The tell-tale blood suffused her face in an instant, and she finished her sentence rather abruptly— And I do not see how Mrs. Milton's wants can possibly concern me." Since Mr. Grey intends to marry again," nodded Mrs. Sharptongue, I thought-" What!" Mary was as pale now as she had been crimson before. Mr. Grey marry again! It isn't true!" And then she was vexed with herself at the degree of emotion that she had evinced, especially as Mrs. Sharptongue's owlish gray eyes were fixed curiously upon her face. It is true though," said the old woman. "Mrs. Fox told me. And he told her." Oh, then it is all right," said Mary, struggling after her lost composure. I dare say he will tell me in good time. Will you excuse me if I call the children now ? The wind is blowing up cold, and Lucy is in- clined to be croupy." And perhaps if I wait any longer the bargains at Gowner's will be gone," said the old lady, alertly. Good-bye, Mary. You'd better think twice about that situation at Mrs. Milton's before you make up your mind. Genteel places as good as hers ain't to be had every day." Poor Mary She called in the little girls and set them writing copies in the warm, cheerful school-room, gave the cook her orders, and stopped to chide the waitress for careless handling of the silver before she locked herself into her room to weep her heart out. Alas, how closely do the trails and the trivialities of life go hand in hand In all her anticipations of evil she had never thought of this. A step-mother over impulsive Willie and tender-hearted Lily, and the dear, troublesome, loving little twins whom she was quite sure that nobody but herself could understand and manage. How could George be so heartless? Had she failed in her duty ? Had she neglected to surround Mr. Grey's path with the sweet home happiness which he appreciated so fully? Was she, at forty years old, to be set aside, her place filled with some giggling, pink-cheeked school-girl, who would first teach the children to forget Aunt Grey" and then make them miser- able? If these young Greys had been Mary's own children she could not more bitterly have resented this thing in their behalf. It was of them that she most thought, —for them that her tears fell with the bitterest pro- fusion. But through it all there was the keen pang of unacknowledged jealousy for herself. She had given up her youth and prime to George and his children,— and now he had forgotten it all. She was rather pale and silent when Mr. Grey came home to dinner,—and she thought that he also was inclined to be a little distrait. But when the little folks were in bed, and Lily and her brother had gone to a children's party next door, George came to the table, where Mary was darning stockings for the twins, who galloped through two or three pairs a month on an average. Mary," said he, I promised Mr. Moss to give you this letter. He wanted me to promise that I would ad- vocate his cause with you, also, but I couldn't do that. I said I would leave the matter to your own considera- tion. And I do so." Mary read the letter slowly. It was an offer of marriage from the elderly curate of the church which they attended,—a sensible, straight-forward statement that he loved and respected her above all other women, and would gladly make her his wife. As she perused th(lines, Mr. Grey's eyes studied her face intently. "Well?" he said, as she laid down the paper, with slightly heightened colour; is it to be ves or no ?" It is to be no, most decidedly!" Without prejudice or bias ?" Without prejudice or bias." You cannot teach yourself to love Mr. Moss ?" No, certainly not," she declared. Grey's face lighted up with suddenIbrilliance. Then Mary," he said, taking both her hands in his, can't you teach yourself to love me? For I never knew, Mary darling, how necessary you were to my happiness, until Moss's words aroused me to the possi- bility of losing you. You are my home-angel, a more than mother to my children, and the precious compan- ion of my solitary home. I scarcely dared to hope, until I confided my trouble to kind Mrs. Fox,—and Mrs. Fox advised me to try for the treasure at least. You had better say Yes,' Mary, for I shall shut my ears against any 'No. And under these circumstances, Mary wisely said, Yes." I am forty years old, to be sure," said she, her eyes downcast, but-" "And I am forty-three," said Mr. Grey. "But even if I were eighty-three, I don't see why any number of years should be a bar between me and" happiness." And so the evening of her fortieth birthday was the happiest that Mary had ever known.

BOROUGH MAGISTRATES' COURT. Wednesday. Before Mr Peter Jones, Dr Rice Williams, and Mr Richard James. THE BYE-LAWS. Mr D. D. Wemyss, the Green. Trefechan waa charged on an adjourned summons with contravening the bye-laws. Mr Rees Jones said the necessary work had been carried out, and the summons was withdrawn. ASSAULT. Bridget Fox, 11, Prospect-street was fined 5s for assaulting Mary Hughes, of the same address. DRUNK AND DISORDERLY. Owen Enos, Rheidol-place, sailor, was charged by P.C. 15 with being drunk and disorderly at Moor-lane on tne 21st July. Fined 5s and costs. BALL PLAYING. E. Morgan, W. Morgan, and D. Evans, boys, were summoned by P.O. Joseph for causing an obstruction in n-square by playing at ball there. The cases were dismissed, the lads being cautioned not to repeat the offence. ALLEGED CRUELTY TO A HORSE. Daniel James, carrier, was charged by P.S. Evans with cruelty to a horse. The defendant was driving two horses, on the neck of one of which was an old wound, which was rubbed by the collar, and must have caused pain. D.C.C. Lloyd said he examined the wound, and found it to be about two inches long and one inch wide, which must have caused pain. The defendant had, however, a false collar on the horse, with a view of protecting the sore. In reply to the bench, Sergt. Evans said defendant generally took very good care of his horses. SCHOOL ATTENDANCE. Evan Rees and James Price were charged of adjourned summonses with neglecting to semi their children to school. The cases were further adjourned.

MARKETS. ABERYSTWYTH, MONDAY. W heat, os to 5863 per bushel; barley, 3s 9d to 4s Oil P,eJ A A fJ; white oats' uew 3s 0d to 3s 3d P0r bushel: 0s Od to 0s 0 i per bushel; eggs, 5s to 0s Od per 100; fresh butter, 0s lOd to Is Od per lb; salt ditto; Od to Os Od per lb fowls, per couple, 3s 6d to 4s 6d; ducks, do, 4s Od to 4s 6d; geese, Os Od to 0* Od; turkeys, Os Od to Os Od Welsh cheese, Od to Od per lb; potatoes, per measure, Os Od to Os Od new do., 2d per lb. NEWTOWN, TUESDAY. Wheat, 14s Od to 16s Od per 240 lbs; barlev 4s 8d to 5s 6d per 70 lbs; oats, 17s 6d to 21e Od per 225 lbs; ggs, 14 to — for] a shilling butter, ls|0d to la Id per ib; fowls, 4s Od to 6s Od per couple; ducks, 5s Od to 6s Od per couple; geese, Os Od to Os Od each; tur- keys, Os Od to Os Od each potatoes, Is Od per 8 lbs; beef, 6d to Sd per lb; mutton, 7d to 9d; iamb, 7td to Os 9d veal, 8d to 9d; pork, 7d to 8d. WELSHPOOL, MONDAY. Wheat, Os Od to Os Od per 75 lbs; barley, Os Od to Os Od per 70 lbs oats, -s Od to 17s 6d eggs, 16 for a shilling butlor, 0s 9J to Os lOd per lb; fowls, 3s 6d to 5s 6d per couple; ducks, 4s Od to 5s 6d per couple geese, 0s Od to 0s Od each; turkeys; Os Od to 0s Od each potatoes, Os Od to Os Od per 90 lbs.

GO GIN AN. A PUBLIC YESTRY.—A public vestry was held ac the Goginan schoolroom on Tuesday, the 27th inst., to consider the question of the forthcoming School Board election for the township of Melindwr, and if possible to avoid a contest. The Rev Mr Rees, vicar, was voted to the chair, and dwelt upon the nature and importance of the question they were try- ing to decide. Dr Rowland, Goginan, said they were living in bad times, and he was sure they were all very poor, and had no money to throw away. They had to elect five members, and he would propose that each of the following places be represented by one member, viz., Penllwynchapel.Bangor church, Dyffryn chapel, Baptist chapel, Goginan, and Wesleyan chapel, Cwm- brwyno. That would give them five members, and would also save a contest. This proposition was seconded by Mr David Jexkins, and on being put to the meeting was unanimously agreed to. The follow- ing persons were then nominated for each of the above places :-Capt. Hughes Bonsall, Glanrheidol, for Bangor church,being proposed by Capt. J.Trevethan, and seconded by Dr Rowland, Goginan Mr John Rowland, ironmonger, Aberystwyth, for Penllwyn, proposed by the Rev David Morgan, Penllwyn, and seconded by Mr William Paull, Cwmbrwyno Mr D. Jenkins, Troedrhiw, for Dyffryn chapel, proposed by Mr David Richards, Goginan, and seconded by Mr Hughes-Bonsall, Glanrheidol Mr William Jenkins, Nantyrarian, for Baptist chapel, Goginan, proposed by Mr John Davies, Goginan, and seconded by Mr Thomas Richards; Mr William Paull, for the Wes- leyan chapel, Cwmbrwyno, proposed by Mr John Rowland, Aberystwyth and seconded by Mr David Morgan. There was in the meeting a strong desire to avoid a contest, and it characterised any attempts which might further be made to force a contest as grossly unfair, as this was a public vestry and present were ratepayers from all parts of the township, and also as the persons chosen by the meeting were fairly distributed over the district. A vote of thanks to the members of the old board was unanimously passed and the usual vote of thanks to the chairman brought the meeting to a close. ABERDOVEY. BAZAAR.—As will be seen from our advertisement column, a grand bazaar, in aid of the day schools and church repairs, will be held under distinguished patronage in the Aberdovey Hall, close to the station. A band will be in attendance, and cheap tickets will be issued for botJijlays^Aug. 10th and 11th) by the Cambrian Railways Company. Yv'c hope a substantial sum will be realised. LLAKDDEWI BREFI. THE NEW.BRIDGE.—The erection of a new bridge in this village is now being rapidly proceeded with; The contractor is Mr D. Davies, Morfa, Llanddewi Brefi. ANNUAL FAIR.—Tins being the only fair held in this village throughout the year, it is looked for- ward to with great delight by the inhabitants, espe- cially young men and women. Although this has been a large fair, yet now it is at an ebb, and unless a flow will come very soon it will be reckoned among things of the past. Several altercations took place durinsr the day, but were "nipped in the bud by a strong detachment of police.

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