The Aberystwith Observer

T COLEMAN'S L E J BIG'S hXTRACT OF MEAT AND MALT WINE OR v\- IN ./ARNIS," (New Namp R"lJisler, d to prevent fraudulent Imitation-) Is a. delicious Beverage and Tonic made from Port Wine Leibig's Extract or Meat and Extract 01 Mult Iffafcritiouri Strengthening,Stimulating, Fleeh forming and Hoaith-restoring suitable for the Robust in Health as well as the Invalid. Stronglu recommended by the M died F-cully Important Unsolicited Testimonial from T. I EGINALD JfWKS. M.H.G.S., LL.M., KQ.C.P.I,&.c OVr.U fH,-)USAND Have been received from Medical men. 26, Lome Road, Hamilton Square, i-iirkeishead. 21st September. 18.38. GENTLFMEN-.—I d sire, ia view of ccrtain state- ments ma u by another Firm, to express to you how highly pleased,1 a;n »vith your preparation of Meat and Wine, i have over an over again witnessed it* effects with iny patients, for whom I always order it. In many cases it has acted like a charm, and in a way that ordinary Wine (I mean Wine without Meat) could not do. Not only so but I use it myself when I feel low or wearied by over work, and I neve Knew it fail. i lemain, f"ie;itlpr! en. yonrs ilincerely, T. REGINA! D JONES, M R.C. LL.M., K.Q.C.P.I. &c. Sold by all Druggists, Wine Mer- hauts and Patent Medicu.f Vendors in HJ" United Kinardoni. in HottleR 2.s 9d and J,,4 6-i each. Ask for COLEM \N'S LUBIG'S tfX b.ACT uF j1 AT AJSD MALT WI \E, or" W1 ARNL3. and see that you get it. If there is difficulty in getting the Wine, write direct to the manufactures who will forward Sample Pt boitie free by Po*t on receipt of 33 stamps. Dozfn Rail 30s "ole Manufacturers COLEMAN & < 0.. LIMITED, ST. GEORGE'S ANTD BANK PLAIN. NORWICH, and New London Street London, E.C. 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KKCtfPTION FUND FOR WELCOMING MR. AND MRS. VAUGHAN DAVIES ON THE OCCASION OF THEIR HOMECOMING. The following1 Ladies aud Gentlemen have sub- scribed. I Any others wishing to subscribe may do so by paying their subscriptions into any Bank in Aber- ystwyth on or before the 1st of January, 1890, when the i ist will be closed. « £ s d John Morgan 1 1 0 Dr. Jones 1 1 0 William Williams 1 1 0 Richard Morgan 1 1 0 John James 1 1 0 'ugh Hughes. 110 D. C. Roberts. 1 1 0 John Watkins. 1 1 0 D. M. Davies. 1 1 0 J. Richards & Co 1 1 0 Thomss Griffiths 1 1 0 S. P. Wynne 1 1 0 George Davs. 1 1 0 Henry Davis. ,110 Dr..H.owlands. 1 1 0 i'ev. J, M, Lewis, Llanddeinol 110 H. P. Edwards, Butcher 110 Thomas Hugh Jones 1 1 0 A Noyes 1 1 0 J. R. Jones. Talbot 1 1 0 J.. Perrott National Provincial Bank 1 1 0 R. Geddes Smith, Solicitor 1 1 0 A. J. Hushes. 1 1 0 William Rowlands, Butcher 110 E. Jones-Williams. London & Provincial Bk. 110 David Roberts, The Brewery 1 1 0 John Roberts The Lion 110 fohn Mathi.ss & Son, Grocers 10 6 R. Peake 10 6 W. J. Watkins 10 6 R Rowland Jonas 10 6 .1. Lloyd D.C.O. 10 6 John Ellis 10 6 i". Powell & T. W. Powell 10 6 B.Doaghton. 10 6 Rev. R. Le- is, Llanychaia n 10 6 Mrs Ellis, Prince Albert 10 6 Mrs f-mith, Great Darkgate Street 10 6 Mrs Rea, 10 6 T. Ellis, Rhydfirian 5 0 R. Reee Coachbuilder 5 0 T. Kilvington, The Station 5 o EdwAid Ilia 5 0 A.C.Powell 5 0 David Lloyd 5 0 John Evans 5 0 Hugh Pughe 5 0 Evrtn Edwards, Plasterer 5 0 J, E. J Lloyd 5 0 Mrs Jon-s, to Terrace 5 0 Captain J hn Thomas 5 0 David Thomas, Watchmaker 5 0 James Morgan, New Inn. 5 0 John Thomas Draper 5 0 W. Hughes-Jones, Solicitor 5 0 William Richards 5 0 R. Jones, Bristol House. 5 0 Dr. Bon-all 5 0 J. H. Edwards. Draper 5 0 John Lewis. Draper 5 0 J. Mcllquham. 5 0 John Edwaads, Flannel Merchant 5 0 J. T. (iriffiths 5 0 R. Jenkins, Draper 3 0 D. Owen, Saddler 3 0 Mrs Llewelyn. 3 0 John Evans, The Market. 2 6 Captain Thomas Morris 2 6 John Rees 2 6 D. R. Jones, Shoemaker. 2 6 David Jones 2 6 I* van Davies, Union Street 2 6 E. J. Evans 2 6 Captain John Hughes 2 6 W. R. Hall 2 6 David Williams, Saddler. 2 6, R. J. Koberts, lihydyfelin 2 6] J. Richar's, Tynpynfarch 2 6 John P. Thomas 2 6 Edward Edwards, Bookseller 2 6 D. J. Lewis, Great Daikgate Street 2 6 William Jones, Church Street 2 6 William Probia 2 6 J. Walter Evans, Draper. 2 6 George Wilkinson 2 6 R. Bickerstaff. 2 6 p David Lloyd, Portland Street 2 6 Edward Morgan, Wileirog 2 6' Daniel Morgan 2 6 William Morgan 2 6 Alfred Perry, Painter 2 6 Captain R. Jones, Darren 2 6 Mrs Richard Jones & Soa, Smith, Trefechan 2 6 Jenkin Lewis, Black Horse 2 6 S. E. Hawkins. 2 6 R. Lewis, Penrhyncoch 1 0 Mrs Fvans. The Angel 1 0 Thomas Davies, Draper 1 0

NOTICS TO VISITORS AND OTHERS. T. GRIFFITHS, LION TEA WAREHOUSE, Opposite the Gogerddan Arms and Lion Hotel, Aberystwyth, rpEA AND COFFEE DEALER, AND PROVISION MERCHANT. ALWAYS IN STOCK- REAL WILTSHIRE SMOKED BACON AND HAMS (Branded Chas. Harris & Co., Calne) AND HOME-CURED. FRESH BUTTER AND EGGS)N IDAILY SOLE AGENT FOR THE MAZZAWETTEE CEYLON TEAS, 2s., 2s 6d, and 3s per lb. Also a large qaantity of CHRISTMAS FRUITS Of the Best Qaality. A WONDERFUL MEDICINE. BEECHAiT8 PILLS ABE universally admitted to be worth a Guinea a Box for Bilious and Nervous Disorders, such as Wind and Pain in the Stomach, Siok Headache, Giddi. ness, Fuliiess and Swelling after Meals, Dizziness and Drowsiness, Cold Chills, Fluahimgg of Heat, Loss of Appetite, Shortneea of Breath, Costireness, Scarvy and Blotches on the -kin, Disturbed Bleep, Frightful Dreams, and all Nerroos and Trembling Sensations, &c. The first dose will (five relief in twenty minutes. Every sufferer is and all Nervous and Trembling Sensations, &c. The first dose will (five relief in twenty minutes. Every sufferer is •arnestly invited to try one Box of these Cilia, and they will be acknowledged to be WOBTH A GUINEA A BOX. For females of all ages these Pills are invaluable, as a few doses of them cany off all humours, and bring aboat all that is required. No female should be without them. There is no medicine to be found equal to Beecham's fills fox removing any obstruetion or irregularity of the system. If taken according to the directions given with each box. they will soon restore females of all ages to sound and robust health. This has been proved by thousands who have tried them, and found the benefits which are insured by their use. For a Weak stomach. Impaired Digestion, and all Dis- orders of the Liver, they aet like magic, and a few doses will be found to work wonders on the most important organs in the human machine. They strengthen the whole muscular system, restore the loug lost complexion, bring back the keen edge of appetite, and arouse into actios with the rosebud of health the whole physical energy of the human frame. These are FACTS testified continally by members of all classes of society, and one of the best guarantees to the Nerroos aud Debilitated is, BEECHAM'S PILLS have the Largest bale of any i'atent Medicine is the world. BEECHAM'S MAGIC COUGH PILLS. As a remedy for Ceughs in general. Asthma, Bronchia) Affections, Hoarsenees, shortness of Breath. Tightness sod Oppreeairm ut the Chest, Wheezing, k* these Fills stand ■niriralled. They are the best ever offered to the publio and will speedily remove that sense of oppression and Aifieulty of breathing which nightly deprive the patient of ■est. Let any person gire BEKCHAAL'8 COUGH PILLi atrial, and the meet vielent Ooagh will in a short time be "movel Prepared anly, and Sold Wholesale sad Betall, by ftfcf Proprietor, Thomas Beeoham. St. Helens, Lancashire, In Boxes Is lid and SsMeachT^ Dwglsts sad Falwrt Mrflaliw Dsalsni wy, WA-)Ma Mlutl. S. J. MORSHEAD, GBEENGBOCEE, (FBUITEBEB, Ac 5, NORTH PARADE. BEGXSTBT yOB 8EBVANTS. WESLEY CHAPEL, QUEEN'S ROAD PRECHER NEXT SUNDAY. MORNING AND EVENING. PREACHER-REV. T. WYNNE JONES JOHN. p. TOMAS, M.P.S., PHARMACEUTICAL AND DISPENSING CHEMIST, (BY EXAMINATION), 5, GREAT DAJiKGrATE STREET. HOPKINS & Co FAMILY G'!OCKRS& PROVISION MERCHANTS 4, GREAT DARKGATE STREET. FINEST SELECTED GORGONZOLA, STILTON BHEDDAR & AMKKICAN CHEESE. HORNER'S DEVONSHIRE CREAM. CHARLES HARRIES' WILTSHIRE SMOKED BACON AND HAMS. Fresh butter daily of the finest quality, from the rincipal Dairies of the Di-trict. E. P. WYNNE, FAMILY AND DISPENSING CHEMIST, PIER STREET, ABERYSTWYTH. SHEET ALMANACK. Our Sheet Almanack is in pre- paration.

NEWS AND OBSERVATIONS: ORIGINAL AND SELECTED. As might have been expected, the Carnarvon Herald's suggestion that Gwbert (a new watering-place near Cardigan) should be re- named Cardigan Toe," coupled with its complimentary remark that Cardiganshire's organs of intelligence are located at Aber- ystwyth has disturbed the equanimity of the good people of Cardigan, as may be inferred from the following comments of the Cardigan Observer: — It is certainly time that Cardigan had a look in at the above discussion, or Carnarvon and Abery- stwyth will settle it up without us. The Aberyshoyth r Observer, some.weeks ago, suggested that we should do away with the old name "Gwbert" and call our new watering pUoe Cardiff <n Head and then the Carnarvon and Denbigh Herald turns a pretty compliment to Aberystwyth by placidly suggesting that it should be called' Cardigan Toe," as Aber- ystwyth is the head and brain box of the county. We object! It is like their confounded impudence, poking their noses into other people's business with out invitation. Can't we call it what we tike ? What is the odd- to them? Cardigan Toe," indeed We s'tall be under the painful batjsalufcary necessity of introducing the "Cardigan Toe," to their Aber- ystwyth and Carnarvon t ulofa if they don't watch it. Talk about brains If Carnarvon and Aberyetwy th go on reading the Herald and Observer much longer; they wiil find that are more braina in Cardigan' Toe "than in both their wooden heads: Let' theni take t out of that We o hot intend to give up the old name, and shall still call it Gwbert—whatever the' name may mean—and Carnarvon and Aberystwyth can go to blazes. There! It has been suggested to us that the Cambrian Railways Company might advan- tageously run a steamer between Aberystwyth y and Waterford or Wexford, or some other port in Ireland. The subject is worthy of, consideration. It may not be generally known that the. recent statute as to the Prevention of Cruelty to Children renders it illegal that any: child under 10 should take part in any entertain- ment (such as are often given during the Christmas Holidays) to which there is any charge for admission, unless a licence is previously obtained from the Justices. Teachers and others responsible for the appearance of the children would be liable to penalties under the Act. The Governors of Dr WILLIAMS'S Endowed School for Girls, Dolgelley, through their clerk, Mr W. R. DAVIES of that town, have issued a statement setting forth the claims of the school to assistance under, the provisions of the Intermediate Education Act. The success of the school has been great. Opened in 1878 with eleven boarders and about twenty day scholars, it was soon found to be necessary to enlarge the building, at a cost of nearly jBl.100 but still the number of pupils steadily increased, until the Governors have been compelled to rent a neighbouring residence. This temporary arrangement is objectionable, and the Governing Body, at their own risk, have entered into a contract for dBl.467 to improve the schoolrooms and provide additional accommodation for boarders, of whom there are now fifty, with obout forty day scholars. The cost of education is nearly covered by the fees, though they are very low, and the annual endowment of j6300 but money is wanted to establish exhibitions as well as to meet the cost of the necessary improvements and' additions. When we state that more than 500 pupils, of whom eighty per cent, were Welsh- speaking girls, have passed through the School; that they have acquitted themselves well in examinations and that the Governors, with the small revenue at Itheir disposal, manage to give exemption from tuition fees to ten girls and exhibitions of J625 each to two; enough has been said to entitle the Dolgelley School to favourable consideration. It is, we are informed, absolutely unsectarian, and it is the only school of the kind in North Wales. Girls have an! equal claim vKth boys to the benefits of the new Act, and we think those who administer the Act will turn a friendly ear to the appeal of the Governors. The Montreal Weekly; Witness of Deember 11th contains an article on Gallant Little Wales." It is said that there is a possibilty of the s.s. Countess af Lisburne being sold to strangers, who would remove her from here. As, how- ever, most of the shareholders are local trades- people, whose goods are brought here from Liverpool and Bristol at cheaper rates by the steamer than by rail, we do not think that they will commit so suicidal an act as to sell a vessel which is now paying a good dividend, to say nothing of the indirect advantages to them as traders. Last week a rumour, which had no founda- tion whatever in fact, waa published to the effect that Mr BOWEN ROWLANDS, M.P., is to be the Liberal candidate .for the Pembroke Boroughs at the next election. Mr ROWLANDS has written to say that nothing is further, from his mind than leaying Cardiganshire until his,.kind and 1 geaeroug constituents give him to .understand .ha.t-'they,ao longer require his services.. Dr. LIGHTFOOT, Bishop of Durham, died on Saturday afternoon, at Bournemouth. He was one of the most distinguished ecclesiastics of the day. An unusual number of marriages were solemnised in this town on Tuesday. At Aberystwyth Christmastide has been all that could be desired. The-weather was mild and dry, to the great comfort of those who chose to go out-of-doors and of the poor, and peace and good-will seemed to prevail every- where. In the churches and most of the English chapels religious services were held, and there were social gatherings in connection with all denominations. The poor were also remembered. The Rev. Principal EDWARDS contributes a paper to this weeks' British Weekly" On Entering the Ministry."

LOCAL AND DISTRICT NEWS. SAm.—Mr E. J. Morgan conducted a verylsuocess- ful sale of sheep, &c., at Aberlerry the other day. AN ACCURATE CUT.—The other evening, as Mr Thomas Griffiths, grocer, was about to cut a piece off a lirge cheese a person in the shop asked him how near a given weight he could cut. He said that he wanted four pounds and a half, and, after judging the quantity he cut a p"ece, which, on being placed on the scales, weighed exactly the required amount. CHEAP EXCURSION.—Cheap tickets will be issued on New Year's Day to Dolgelley, where the Eistedd- fod Meirion is to be held, by the morning trains from Machynlleth (8.40), Pwllheli (8.15, )..nd inter- mediate stations. The fares from the two places named will be 2s 6d. Passengers return from Dolgelley by special train at 10. 15 the same night. TEMPERANCE.—The weekly meeting of the Shiloh Temperance Society was held in the longroom attached to, the chapel on Friday evening. The following took part in the programme:—Song, Can yr Amddifad," Winifred Edwards; recitation, Jane Davies, Llanbadarn-road song, M. J. Evans, Moor- street reading, Mr Moody on Drink," Arthur Richards; duet, Mr Edward Edwards and Mr W. Thomas; quartette (America) "Rock of Ages," Mr E. Edwards and party. Representatives of the Shiloh society were elected to serve on thkJ town com- mittee, in accordance with the resolution passed at the recent total abstinence conference. The repre- sentatives are Mr Richard Jones, Mr Thomas Vaughan and Mr Daniel Thomas. THE ORCHESTRA. — The amateur orchestra is making very creditable progress, and seems like taking a tolerably firm footing. The several instru- mentalists play very well together and in tune con- sidering the short time the orchestra has been established. We hope soon to see the band strength- ened by the addition of new players. Some important instruments indispenable for a tolerably full orchestra are at present missing in the band. As might be expected, the repertoire just now is rather limited, but it includes a couple of marches, waltzes, a polka and a few other pieces. As time goes on this, no doubt, will be considerably enlarged. In all pro- bability before the winter is over the public will have an opportunity of hearing the band, and see for themselves the progress that has been done. It is much to be regretted that an orchestra was not established in our town many yearg ago but it is to be hoped that the present band will form a nucleus of an orchestra that will do much for the advance- ment of instrumental playing in our midst. Mr D. Jenkins, Mus. Bac., is the conductor, Mr Murphy is honl treasurer, and Mr R. Mathias hon. secretary. These gentlemen, with Mr 0. Wheatley and Mr John Edwards, Great Darkgate-street, form the executive committee. TREAT TO EMPLOYES.—On Monday evening the men employed by Mr Griffith Williams, mayor, at his sawmill, were entertained to supper at his residence, Bol n leb, by the Mayoress. We should state that tL.c, to an annual treat, and for which the workmen fe 1 ery grateful to Mrs Williams. *.a»i rian RAILWATS.—'Approximate return of receipts for the week ending December 22th, J-Ctol?. AliieSiopon237. Passengers, parcels, horses, car- rijiges, dogBj and mails, < £ 2,190 merchandise, min- erals and. live stock, £ 1,933; total for the week, £ 4,jl23. Actual tratlic receipts for the corresponding tyeeik last: year :—Miles open, 237. Passengers, parcels, horses, carriages, dogs, and mails, .£2,138 merchandise, minerals andlive stock, £ 1,749 total fkhe 'week, < £ 3,837. Aggregate: from, commence- ment of half-year to this date, £ 120,893 aggregate l«k £ year, .6113,306. Passengers, parcels, horses, car- riages, dogs, and mails, £52 increase; merchandise minerals and live stock, increase X184 total increase fori the week, X236 aggregate increase from com- mencement of half-year to this date..87.587. JBhe STEAMER.-r-It is rumoured in this town tha ay t?er 'la3 t>een made to the owners for the purchase phe s.s. Couutesa of Lisburne, and that some of Wfiif^pholders are disposed to sell her, and dispense wiip a local steamer altogether. '» ——- —- 'EARLY MAN.—On Friday evening Professor Dayis, U.UW., gave the laat of a series of geo- logical lectures in the Public Hall, Oswestry, in con- nedtion with the Oswestry Institute, the subject beipg "Early Man." DEAD PISH.—-On Monday morning several dead fisq were found on the beach the south side of the Castle. Among them was a very large trout, and a salmon, full of spawn, weighing nearly 20 lbs. How came they by their deaths ? There was a. heavy flood in both rivers on Sunday night. Mr Councillor Doughton preached at Wesley chapel on Sunday morning. TREAT TO ruE POLICE.-The police constables of the borough received their annual treat from Alder- ma^ John James on Monday, for which they were all vei?y thankful. .PRESENTATION. — Last week the teachers of Skinner-street Sunday school (a branch of Shiloh) presented Miss Jane Davies, daughter of Mr Barth- olomew Davies, Northgate-atreet, with a beautifully bound reference Bible on the occasion of her ma'rriage. Miss Davies had been for some time past a regular and faithful teacher at the branch Sunday school, and the testimonial was given as a token of the respect in which she was held by her fellow- teachers. The presentation was made on behalf of the teachers, by Mr Stephen Owen, superintendent. A BUTTERFLY.-As an instance of the mildness of the weather, it may be said that Mr Lloyd, smith at Mr Green's foundry, caught a butterfly on Christ- mas Day. HOMECOMING OP Ma AND MRS VAUGHAN DAVIES.—A meeting was held on Saturday evening, at the Talbot Hotel, Mr J. Morgan, J.P., in the chair, to consider the best means of giving Mr and Mrs Davies a suitable reception on the occasion of their coming home to Tanybwlch. It was decided to present them with an address of welcome, and also escort them with a torchlight procession. The date of their return is not fixed. but it will be in about a fortnight. Elsewhere will be found a list of subscribers. THE LATE COLONEL PRYSB AND THE POOR.— It will be remembered that the late Colonel Pryse left the interest of a goodly Sam of money for the purpose of helping the poor around Peithyll at Christmas-time. Last week Lady Pirker came down specially to make preliminary arrangements, and afterwards, Mr H. P. Edwards, butcher, distributed a large quantity of meat and tea to those whose names appeared on the list. Mr J. H. Edwards also distributed a number of blankets. THE POOR REMEMBERED.—We are pleased to inform our readers of the following gifts and treats to the people of the workhouse Mrs Jenkins, Havelock Villa, presented tea and sugar to the old Havelock Villa, presented tea and sugar to the old women of the house, and Mr Griffiths supplied the old men with-a luxury, which was stopped by the board some time ago, viz., tobacco; Miss Lloyd, Pontllwni, Carmarthen, sent a Christmas card and a letter to each of the inmates The Misses Ward, Great Darkgate-?treet, and the Rev T. Wynne-Jones' a nt| a supply of luxuries for the younger inmates, such as oranges, apples, &c. The poor old men and women, who had to spend Christmas in theaiok ward were remembered by Miss Morgan, Terrace, who supplied them with tea and cake. It is to be hoped that these are only a few of the gifts which will be made to these poor people during this festive season. J. Walter Evans, Tottenham House, Aberystwyth has now a complete new stock of Winter goods comprising a very large selection of boys' and mens' overcoats, waterproof coats, boys' and girls' reefer jackets; also ladies' jackets, mantles and dolmans in great variety; an immense stock of children's dolmans and coats. Also new dresses, fur ties, capes, and trimmings, blankets, sheets, quilts, flannels, and drapery goods of all description. Suits to order on shortest notice, Funerals completely furnished Address J. Walter ETans, Tottenham House.—Advt SCHOLASTIC Succiss.—In ike list of sixty suocess ful candidates for admission to the Royal Military Academy, Woolwich; Mr Gilbert C. E. Elliott, who was coached by Mr Edward Jones, Jasper House, obtained 7,926 marks eat of nMHuamm ot H,26S. OBiT CTA.RT.-His friends will regret to learn of the death of Mr David Jones, shoemaker, Queen-street, which occurred on Tuesday. The deceased, who was seventy-nine years of age, was quiet and unassuming. He was a faithful member of the Welsh Church, where his loss will be much felt, especially in con- nection with the Sunday school and prayer meetings. The funeral will take place to-day (Saturday).

NEWCASTLE EMLYN. ALLEGED POACHING.—A poaching case which created a deal of local iuterest was heard before the magistrates on Friday. Captain Lewes, of Llys- newydd, summoned Mr James, grocer, for trespass- ing in pursuit of game. Captain Lewes produced a document, signed by the Earl of Cawdor, dated October, 1863, giving permission to Colonel Lewes (the captain's father) to shoot over the earl's estate in the parish of Penboyr. For the defense, Mr Mitchell, who appeared for James, called the farmer, who stated he had given James permission to kill all the rabbits, as they were eating him up." Another tenant of Earl Cawdor said he had been born on the estate, and he never heard of any agreement which reserved the game to the earl. His lordship never interfered.—Mr Mitchell maintained that the docu- ment produced simply gave Earl Cawdor's permission to Colonel Lewes to shoot over the estate. As long as his lordship did not reserve all rights in the game himself, the farmer was within the law when he asked the deiendant to kill the rabbits which were eating him up.—The case was dismissed, which gave general satisfaction.

LLANIDLOES. THE LATE MRS HEYWARD.—We regret to an- nounce the death of Mrs Heyward, of Maenol, Llan- idloes, which occurred at her residence, after a long illness, on Tuesday evening, December 17th. The deceased, who was in her 79th ytar, was the widow of Mr Thomas Heyward, solicitor, Llanidloes, and mother of Mrs Phillips, wife of Chancellor Phillips, of Letterston, Pembrokeshire. The deceased lady, who was a native of the town, was a warm supporter of the Church of England, and contributed upwards of X200 t'jwards the Restoration Fund of the parish church. She was also a strong supporter of the National schools, and contributed freely towards the support of Clothing and Savings Clubs connected with the Sunday schools. Her loss will be greatly felt. The funeral (which was private) took place on Monday morning, the place of interment being the family vault in the parish churchyard, Llanidloes. The funeral cortege left the residence of the deceased soon after eieven o'clock, and as it passed through the town blinds were drawn, and every mark of respect was shown to the memory of the deceased. The burial service was read by the Rev J. Hughes. M.A., vicar, assisted by the Rev C. P. Price, curate! The coffin was of polished oak with massive brass mountings, and bore the following inaription:— Elizabeth Heyward. Born March 28th, 1811; died Deeember 17th, 1889." Wreaths were sent by the following :—Mrs Phillips. Miss Phillips, and grand- children, Miss Parry, Miss Matthews, Broomcliffe, Mr Powell, Broomcliffe, Mr and Mrs Ikin, Bank House, Mrs Lewis Lewis, Mount Severn, Mr and Mrs Kitto, Glaudwr, Mrs Marshall, Miss E. Powell, Miss Matley, Mr M. C. Bowen, Miss A. Adams, Mrs W. A. Davies, Brecon, Miss Elizabeth Lloyd, Miss J. Powell, Mrs Howe, Mrs J. Parry, Plasgwyn, Miss J. A. Evans, and Miss C. N. Jones. Mr J. Broese, Welsh Warehouse, was the undertaker, and the coffin was made by Mr Evan Mills.

A PARLIAMENT FOR WALES. Mr Alltwen Williams (" Gwilym Alltwen") has been reading a most interesting paper before the Manchester Welsh National Society on A Parlia- ment for Wales." Mr Williams said the ifrst ques- tion they had to consider was this: Is Wales a nation? It was utterly impossible for the Welsh people to conceive the idea for a moment that 'they were not a ntttion, and therefore the question appeared to them so absurd that they had always treated it with contempt; nevertheless, the English people had stubbornly denied that there were any nations in these islands except the English nation. Even that enlightened Englishman, Mr Matthew Arnold s'tidthat Wales was only a nation in a literary sense (laaght r). Mr Gladstone, Dr Roberts, and others have laboured diligently to prove that Ireland, Scotland, and Wales are distinct nations, but John Bull of the Hartington type was too think-headed to see it. John Bull thought he had gobbled up Wales long ago, and he (the speaker) maintained that Wales had not awakened up a minute too soon to avoid the disaster (laughter). Referring to the Home Rule agitation, the lecturer said that a few years ago Welshmen invariably looked down upon Irishmen; a ba.d man in Wales was generally called "Yr hen WyddeJ." It was almost impossible to account for this hostility on the part of a Celt towards his brother, and happily this also had passed away. Who was it thatthoronghty sympathised with Wales in her efforts for liberty P Ireland (cheers). Who was the beat friend of the Wel-h people in the House of Commons ? Charles Stewart Parnell (loud cheers). When those Welsh members of Parliament, those accursed member. (laugbter and cheers) had deserted Wales recently in the battle field, Parnell and his regiment stood by the Welsh people and won the battle. (Loud applause). Wales as well as England was a nation, and no power on earth could stamp out of the hearts of the Welsh people the sentiment of nationality; it was planted there by God himself. (Applause.) The Imperial Parliament as at present constituted was powerless to legislate according to the wishes of the majority of the Welsh people. Constitutional means had utterly failed to move Parliament to institute reforms. The logical result of all this is and will be that bad laws will be resisted and rotten governments defied, and Wales must be governed by a logical Parliament or by soldiers and policemen as Ireland is at present governed. (Applause.) One of those monstrous anomalies was the mode of administering the law in Wales. He (Mr Williams) could not conceive a most scan- dalous state of affairs than that a judge should be allowed to try a man for his life when that judge could not understand is word of the evidence—a judge that could not address a jury in a language which they could understand when it was a matter of life and death, when it was so important that the jury could understand every word uttered by the judge even to a nicety, and what a mockery it was for a judge to address a prisoner and pass a sentence upon him in a language which the prisoner did not understand! Would Englishmen tolerate this? Suppose a monoglot Frenchman was sent down to Man Chester to try Englishmen, would they stand it f No, there would be a revolution in twenty-four hours. He (Mr Williams) hoped to see the day when every Welshman would positively refuse to take upon him- self the terrible reponsibility of interpreting, and to be a tool in the hands of English judges to force an insult upon his country, and thus force the adminis- tration of the law into the hands of Welshmen or fully-qualified Englishmen. (Loud applause.) In this respect Ireland and Scotland were far better off than Wales. The sum of .£133,000 was paid to Irish- men for administering the law such as it was in Ireland, and Scotchmen received the sum of X63,000, whilst the sum of X35,000 that ought to be paid to Welshmen in that respect was given eatirely to Englishmen. (Shame). The remedy for all this was Home Rule for Wales. (Applause.) The subject of Home Rule for Ireland was on the point of being settled, and in Scotland the question was ripening with extraordinary rapidity. If Home Rule would be granted to Ireland and Scotland, then he (the speaker) would say, God help Wales it would find itself fairly in the clutches of the devil, and John Bull would rule it with a rod of iron. (Cheers). He impored his countrymen not to lose one moment in forming a Home Rule Association to plead and fight for this as for dear life. (Loud applause). Mr Williams proceeded to discuss the claims of varions towns in Wales te be the Home of the Welsh Parlia- ment, aød the claims of Cardiff, Carnarvon, Aber- ystwyth, Newtown, Machynlleth, and Dolgelly were considered. Mr Williams finally declared his firm belief that the Welsh people would be called upon in a few years to decide the question where the local Parliament should be situated, and to that spot the affections of the Welsh people would cling. There the fortress that would defend their liberties would be erected, and there would the aspiration a of Welsh nationality be crowned with shooess. (Loud applause). It is very easy to restore freshness to painted walls and woodwork a pail of tepid water, two sponges and a tablet of "Sunlight Soap." Apply he soap with one sponge, and remove the soap and dirt with the other. DUNVILLE'S OLD IRIBHWHISKT is recommended by the medical profession in preference to French BrAndy They bold thelargeMt stock of Whilty in the world. Supp ied u and cases for bowe 1118 and exportation. Quotation on application to DUHVILLB SC. Co., limited, Royal Irish di!<ti)t.<tao. Belfast. MANY PEOPLE ARE DECBIVBD into buying adult erated soaps because they de not look to see that the Registered Trade Mark SUNLIGHT SOAP" is on the Wrapper and Tablet. SUNLIGHT SOAP" is a ■uaranteod pure

GAZETrE NEWS. FIRST KEBTING AND DATE OF PUBLIC BXAMINATION. Jane Thomas and Martha Thonas, trading as Jane and Martha Thomas, Little Darkgate-itreet, Aber- ystwyth, grocers. First meeting January 90th, at 12.30 p.m., Town Hall, Aberystwyth. Public examination, January 30th, at 1.30 p.m., at the Tow* Hall, Aberystwyth.

18" THE NORTH WALES COLLIERIES. INCREASE OF TEN PER CENT. GRANTED. On Tuesday, at a meeting of the North Wales Coal- owners' Association, it was resolved to grant the increase of ten per cent. asked for by the colliers employed at the various mines in North Wales. The increase does not apply to the surface men, but only to those employed underground.

RHYDYFELIN. ACCIDENT.—About ten o'clock on Monday night a. tandem van from Llanon, returning from Aberyst- wyth down Rhydyfelin hill, collided with the bridge wall and fell on its beam ends. The occupants had to make their way out through the roof of the van, and some of them were groaning, especially the female portion.

TOWYN. THE WATEK AND SEWERAGE WORKS.-At E6 special meeting of the Local Board, held last week, the tender of Air John Jones, now of Towyn, for the completion of the sewerage works, for < £ 2,616* 19s. 7d. and that of Mr Richard Morgan, Towyn, for the water works, at £2,071 5s. Od.. were executed. These totals are X3 below those of tha previoa contract.

COMMINS COCH. BENEVOLENCS,—Mr and Mrs B^aaall, Fronfraith have distributed to all of their workmen and to some ofthe poor in the neighbourhood, about 10 to 121bs of beef and some other good things.

LLANFIHANGrEL GENEU'RGLYN. OBITUARY.—Those who knew her will regret to learn of the death of Mrs Jones, wife of Mr David Jones, Aberceiro, which occurred on Monday. The deceased lady, who was in her eightieth year, and was highly respected, dined with her family on Sun- day.

GOGERDDAN. CHARITABLE.-At this season of the year it is the custom of Sir Pryse and Lady Pryse to distribute meat and other gifts amongst their workmen and their poor neighbours, and this year's gifts were dis- tributed on Tuesday by Miss and Miss Florence Pryse.

FOOTBALL. ABERYSTWYTH V. NEWTOWN. On Christmas Day a match was played, on the Cricket field, between taese two teams. At the close of a good contest the Aberystwyth team had scored three to their opponent s two goals.

HUNTING APPOINTMENTS. MR. PRYSE'S FOXHOUNDS. Tuesday, Dec. 31st, at 10.30 Maesnewydd Friday, Jan. 3rd, at 10.30 Nanteos ABERYSTWYTH HARRIERS. Saturday, Dec. 28th, at 12 Glanrafon. Wedneoday, Jan. 1st, at 11 iDinas. Saturday, Jan. 4tn, at 11 Rhodmaide. THE PLAS MACHYNLLETH HARRIERS. Monday Dec. 30th, at 10 Penrhyh. Wednesday Jan. lat.Glanmerio. Friday Jan. 3rd, at 10 Cwmllowy

MARKETS. ABERYSTWY- A, MONDAY. Wheat 5s 8d to 5s 3d per bushel; barley, 3s 6d to 4rs Od per bushel white oats, new, 3s Od to 3a 3d per bushel; black, old, Os Od to Os Od per bushel; eggs, 12 to 00 for a Is fresh butter, Is Od to Is Id per lb; salt ditto, iOd to 18 Od per lb fowls, per couple, 3s 6d to 4s 6d chickens, per couple, 3a Od to 4s Od ducks^ 5s Od to 6s Od; geese, 4s 6d to 7s 6d; turkeys, 58 Od to .88 Od potatoes, 2s 6dto 3s Od per cwt. WELSHPOOL, MONDAY. Eggs, 0 to 12 for Is Od butter, Os lid to Is Od per, lb; fowls, 48 Od to 5a 6dper couple ducks, 5s Od to 6c1 6d per couple; geese, 7d to Sid per lb; loats, 13a Od to 14s 6d Wheat,4a 6d to 5s Od per 75 lbs; barley, 4s 6d to 5s Od. per 701bs. NEWTOWN, TUESDAY. Wheat, 14s. 6d to 15s Od per 240 lbs; barley, 08 Od to 4a 6d per 70 lbs; oats, 0s Od to 14s. Od per 220 lbs; eggs, 0 to 10 for Is butter, is Od to Is 3d per lb; towls, 3s 6d to 5s Od per couple; ducks, 5s Od to 6s Od per couple; geese, 5s Od to 7sOd each; turkeys, 6a 6d to 8s Od each; potatoes Is per 241ba beef, 5d to 7d per lb; mutton, 9d to IOd; veal, 8d per Ib; pork, 6d to 7d per lb.

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MARRIAGES. EDWARDS—JENKINS.—24th Dec., at the Congre- gational Chapel, Aberystwyth, by the Rev Job Miles, pastor of the ohurch.in the presenoe of the registrar, Rev W. Jones, Mr D, W. Edwards, Treorkey, to Miss M. Jenkins, of this town. EVANS—JAKES.—On the 14th instant, at Bryn Sion Chapel, Pontoelly, by the Rev D. Dalis Daviee, Beulah, assisted by Mr T. Thomas, registrar, Newcastle-Emlya, Mr Daniel O. Evans, Trefaes- fawr, Beulah, to Miss Mary Anna James, Pen. gellifaoh, Newcastle-Emlyn. HUGHES — WILLIAMS. — December 24th, at the register office, before Mr Joseph Morgan, Pont. rhydygroes, registrar, Morgan, eldest son of Mr Thomas Hughes, Pendre, Ysbytty Ystwyth, to Caroline, youngst daughter of Mr Enoch Williams, Tanytawnog. JAMKS— JONES.—December 24th, at the register office, before Mr Joseph Morgan, Pontrhydygroes, registrar, Mr John James, Llanfihangel Geneu'r- glyn, to Jane, daughter of Mr Rees Jones. Ponter- wyd. JONES—JONES.—December 19th, by licence, at the Welsh Wesleyan Chapel, Mactiynlleth, by the Rev Peter Jones, Mr John Oweu Jones, Frondeg, Towyn, to Mrs Ellen Jones, Morfa Cadvan, Towyn. LOT—EDWARDS.—Deo. 23rd, at the Register's office, before Mr John D. Jones, registrar, Tatybont, Mr David Lot, Penforfach, Llanrhystyd, to Miss Elizabeth Edwards, Pencastell, Llanrhystyd. MORRIS—DAVIES.—December 20th, at Llanfihangel- y-Croyddin parish church, by the Rev J. P. Evans, vioar, Mr Thomas Morris, Frongoch Farm, to Miss Elizabeth Davies, Llechwedd. THOMAS-DB SAY.—December 26th, at St. Michael's Church, by the Rev W. Evans, Jack, son of Mr David Thomas, jeweller, Great Darkgate-street, to Marcia Marie, eldest daughter of the late Marcus Albert de Say, and grand-daughter of the late Thomas de Say, Captain in H.M. a Bengal Native Infantry, and step-daughter of the late John Parker Peach, Ashbourne, Derbyshire. WBMRT—PBicB.—December 24th, at the Shiloh chapel, by the Rev Lewis Williams, pastor, in the presence of Mr Joseph Morgan, registrar, John,' son of Mr William Wright, Regent-street, Tre- orkey, to Mary Jane, daughter of Mr William Price, Portland-lane. WILLIAMS—DAVIES.—24th Dec., at the Congrega- tional Chapel, Aberyetwyth, by the Rev Griffith Parry, in the presence of the registrar, Rev W. Jones, Mr Daniel Williams, Treharris, to Miss Margaret Davies, Llanbadarn. DEATHS. Ev.t.Ns.-Dec, 23rd, Thomas, son of Mr Morgan Evans, Ty'nyffordd, Cnwoh, Uannhaagel.y-Croy- ddyn, aged 28 years. JAMES.—December 9th, at Pencwm, Llangwyryfon, Mr J. M. James, farmer, aged 55 years. JONBS.—December 23rd, in her 80th year, Ms ry, wife of Mr David Jones, Aberceiro. JONES.—December 24th, aged 79, Mr David Jones, shoemaker, Queen-street. JONBS.—December 15th, at 14, Cromer-street, Gray's Inn Road, London, aged 47 years, Mr Daniel J ones. late of Swyddffynen. 11 REVBLBT.—December 24th, at 20, St. James' Square, Bath, Hugh John Reveley, of Brynygwin, Dol- gelley, in his seventy-eighth year. PUGH.- D'ecernber 15th, at Castell, Llanfihangel-y Creuddyn Lower, JMr John Pugh, farmer, aged 61 ) — WATKINS.—December 20th, at 8, Cambrian-place, David, son of Mr David Watkins, mason, aged 33 years* Wtk-