The Cambrian News and Merionethshire Standard

BALA. FATAL ACCIDENT. — INQUEST. — On Saturday, May IS, an inquest was held at Capel Celyn, before Mr. G. J. Williams, coroner, and a jury, of whom Mr. William Jones, Bochyrhaiadr, was the foreman, touching the death of David Roberts, Weirglodd-ddu, on the 15th May, aged 70.—William Rowlands, Caegwernog, said that on Friday, the 10th May, he (witness) was working in a field, and raw the deceased passing to the mountain to fetch some peat. The horso turned homeward, and in laying hold of the horse's head the deceased was squeezed between the cart and the wall. The witness went to help him, and assisted him home.—Roger Edwards, Bala, said I am in practice as a surgeon at Bala. I was called to the deceased on Friday, the 10th May, about mid- day. I found him in a very weak state, and suffering from frac- ture of three or four ribs on the right side, one of which had evidently penetrated the lung, as there was air entering the tissues. I believe exhaustion from this injury wa3 tho of death. -The jury returned a verdict of "Accidental Death."

• TREGART3N. SCHOOL ATTENDANCE COJIMHTEE.—The first meeting of this Committee was held on Tuesday afternoon, May SCHOOL ATTENDANCE COJIMHTEE.—The first meeting of this Committee was held on Tuesday afternoon, May 21. Mr. A. Jenkins was elected chairman. The Union reiieving officers were appointed to act as enquiry officers. After transacting the necessary detail business the meet- ing was adjourned. BOARD OF GUARDIANS, TUTWOAV, MAY 21st.- Present: The Rev. O. Davies (in the'ehair), Mr. R. J. Davies (ex-officio), Messrs. T. W. Davies, Yspytty, John Rowlands, Bettws Leiki, .David Jones, Blaen- penal, John Dewi Williams and David Jones, Caron Isclawddj William Jones, Caron Uwehclawdd, — Jenkins, Gartheli, William Williams, Gogoyan, Wm. Davies, Gwinfil, William Williams, Llanbadarn Odwyn, David Davies, Llangeitho, Isaac Griffiths, Lledrod, John Lloyd, Lledrod Upper, Jenkin Jenkins, Naut- cwnlle, James Williams, Prysg and Carvan, and Solomon Tregoniii- Yspytty Ystradmeurig; Mr. D: Williams, clerk and Mr. R. Rowland, medical officer. Statistics. —Mr Stephen Thomas, the relieving officer for the Tregaron district, reported the number of paupers to be 275. and the out-relief for the fortnight to be J644 lis. 9d. Mr. J. Roberts, relieving officer for the Lower district, reported the number of paupers to be 75, and the expenditure in out-relief £ 23 0s. 9d. Nineteen vagrants were relieved. The Master reported the number in tha house to be seven. Tramps.—Sergeant Evans, iregaron, has been appointed assistant relieving officlr for tramps. Failure to FAect a Guardian.—lhe parish of Gorwydd failed to elect a guardian. A resolution was passed to ask the Local Board to grant a. fresh order for an election.

BUSINESS ADDRESSES. STEAM SAW MILLS, ABERYSTWYTH. R. ROBERTS and SONS, TIMBER AND SLATE MERCHANTS, HAVE JUST DISCHARGED EX "WELLINGTON," V PRIME CARGO OF PITCH PINE LOGS AND PITCH PINE FLOORING BOARDS, PLANED, TONGUED, AND GROOVED. SAWI G, PLANING, MOULDING, &c., BY MACHINERY. FIREWOOD. NEW DRAPERY ESTABLISHMENT. D A N.I E L THO MA S, LINEN AND WOOLLEN DRAPER, 8, LITTLE DARK GATE-STREET, ABERYSTWYTH, BEGS MOST ABERYSTWYTH THA^HE^HAI COMME^NCEDA AND NEIGHL DRAPERY BUS I-NE S S AT THE ABOVE PREMISES. D. T. IS DETERMINED TO SELL ALL HIS STOCK AT THE LEAST POSSIBLE PROFIT FOR READY MONEY ONLYI FOTE THE ADDRESS-8, LITTLE DARKGATE-STREET OPPOSITE THE INFIRMARY, ABERYSTWYTH- DYNAMITE! DYNAMITE! G. ILLIAMS a n d SON, ABERYSTWYTH, ARE the SOLE AGENTS appointed for the sale of the above powerful Explosive in the counties of XA. Cardigan, Montgomery, Salop, Radnor, Brecknock, Pembroke, and Carmarthen. Magazines built at several. convenient centres. TERMS AND FULL PARTICULARS, TOGETHER WITH DIRECTIONS FOR USE, ON APPLICATION. ts- Mining and Quarry Requisites of EVERY DESCRIPTION supplied, including TIMBER and BLASTING POWDER, Steel, Iron, Bridge Rails, Anvils, Vices, Crab Winches, Shovels, Wire Work, Leather, Chains, Hemp and Wire Ropes, Tallow, Grease, Oils, &c.,$c. J-A MBS McILQUHAM, BRIDGE-END HOUSE, ABERYSTWYTH. \HOLESALEi and Retail'Dealer in all kinds of Glass, China, and Earthenware, Birmingham TJ, onl Shield Goods, Dinner, lea, and Breakfast Services, French and English Dessert Services, r Boheml £ n Glass Ornaments Wedding Presents, &c., See. Goods let out on hire. Tea Meetings, Bazaars, Parties, &c., supplied. PansB1r^S Ved P'"rtery weam £ ?d ButVt,er 'P^s'„TvIilk and Dishes, Br^d Pans, Siting nfvl'rtw Vases, Terra Cotta Ware, 1 lower Pots of all kinds, and an endless variety of all kinds of Earthenware, down to the commonest Culinary Articles. An experienced packer kept. Sacks, Wool Sheets, Cart and Waggon Covers, Tarpaulins, any size, Twi n C! f' ?riSe Covers &c., &e., at manufacturers' prices. Extra strong 5 bushels 5 lbs i •' ,ped Sacks at Is. 8d. eaon, or 20s..per doz.; ditto, with full name and address printed on both sides of each sack, Is. 9d. eaeh, or 21s. per doz., nettcash. THOMAS ELLIS, DRAPER AND MERCER (OPPOSITE THE POST OFFICE), TERRACE-ROAD, ABERYSTWYTH. sr- 3IAL ATTENTION SHOWN TO THE HOSIERY DEPARTMENT. CUFFS & COTT <?PAT?TT<5- TIES, RIBBONS, LACES, AND HABERDASHERY S* SCAKFS NOTE THE ADDRESS! OPPOSITE THE POST OFFICE. USE ROBERT ELLIS'S FURNITURE CREKM PREPARED BY IN BOTTLES 6d. EACH, ROBERT ELLIS, PHARMACEUTICAL CHEMIST, (EXAM.) TERRACE ROAD, ABERYSTWYTH. THOMAS'S rSKM H0ESES'ls-64GRIPE ALTERATIVE AND CONDITION POWDERS FOR HORSES, Is. per pound packet. packet6^^6 0n y y OflN THOMAS, Chemist, Machynlleth. — Directions 'accompany each bottle and" Sole Agent for LONG'S SCAB LOTION for Sheep. A certain cure for Scab. "ABSOLUTELY PURE." -SEE ANALYSESSent Post Free on Application. Pi I I O'Q CRYSTAL SPRINGS. Lm Lb I ^*7 O Soda, Potass, Seltzer, „ „ ■ Lemonade, also Water 13 I g ""f™ I I I I without Alkali. For i| H J I ipil I 1^1 GOUT, Lithia Water, and Lithia and Potass Watet Us WATERS. CO £ {I £ S BRANDED ELLIS A SON, RUTHIN,' and every label bears their Trade Mark- .8,,11 everywhere, and wholesale of R. ELLIS & SON, RUTHIN, NORTH WALES. t IMPORTANT TO HOUSEHOLDERS, HOTEL PROPRIETORS, &c. &c GREAT SAVING EFFECTED BY OBTAINING FURNITURE, BEDDING, &c DIRECT FROM THE MANUFACTURERS. SUBSTANTIAL HOME-MADE FURNITURE. HOUSES FURNISHED FROM £ 10 UPWARDS. i ANY of the following SPECIAL LOTS of BEDDING and BEDSTEADS sent CARRIAGE FREE to I Railway Stations within Fifty Miles of Oswestry, on receipt of remittance A Full-sized Iron French Bed- f stead, Straw Palliasses, and Wool Mattress, or Bed and Bolster, for 32s. the lot; better qualities at prices in propor- tion. Iron Folding Bedstead and Wool Mattress, or Bed and Bolster, in stripe tick eover, for lis. 9d. Iron Folding Chair'Bedstead, with cushions complete, from 15s. 6d. Upholstered Spring Mattress, covered in fancy check or strip* tick, with Wool Top Mattress, in cover to match, complete for 42s. better qualities at prices in proportion. Full* size Straw Palliasses, and Wool Mattress, or Bed and Bolster, 20s. Full-size Iron Bedsteads, 12s. 6d. each. Chair'Bedstead, with cushions complete, from 15s. 6d. Upholstered Spring Mattress, covered in fancy check orstripe tick, with Wool Top Mattress, in cover to match, complete for 42s. better qualities at prices in proportion. Full* size Straw Palliasses, and Wool Mattress, or Bed and Bolster, 20s. Full-size Iron Bedsteads, 12s. 6d. each. Household Furnitdre of Every Description at equally Low Prices. A Trial Order respectfully solicited, JAMES VAUGHAN, CABINET, FURNITURE AND BEDDING MANUFACTURER, OSWESTRY. IMPORTANT TO INTENDING BUILDERS. SLATES AND BRICKS AT REDUCED PRICES Quotation of Prices, at Aberystwyth, in Truck Loads. TERMS—CASH ON DELIVERY, SLATES. Fine Beat. Strong Best. Seconds. 24 x 14 £ 15 17s. 6d. £ 15 10s. Od. £ 12 15s. 0d. 24 x 12 £ 13 10». Od. £ 13 2s. 6d. £ 11 2s. 6il. 1,200 to the thousand, #nd tho 22 x 12 £ 12 7s. 6d. £ 12 0s. Od. £ 9 12s. 6d. > proportion over at quarry to 22 x 11 ••• £ 11 5s. 0d. £ 10 17s. 6d. £ 9 0s. Od. I meet breakage. 20 x 12 £ 11 5s. Od. £ 10 17b. 6d. £ 9 0s. Od. J 22 x 12 S12 7s. 6d. E12 Os. od. Y,9 12s. 6d. > proportion over at quarry to 22 x 11 Ell 5s. Od. 910 17s. 6d. JE9 Os. Od. I meet breakage. 20 x 12 £11 5s. Od. 4:10 1711. 6d. 29 Os. Od. J BRICKS, Pressed, Buff 70s. 0d. per 1,000. > Size and qualitr are not surpassed „ Best Fire 52s. 6d. j anywhere. Common Red, perforated, from 39*. 0d. according to quantity. Proportionate Prices at other Stations. Address—EDWARDS & EVANS, Tregaron. In consequence of spurious imitations of LEA AND PERRINS' SAUCE, which are calculated to deceive the Public, Lea and Perrins have adopted A NEW LABEL, bearing their Soknature, thus, "■■■ which is placed on every bottle of WORCESTERSHIRE SA UCE, and without which none is genuine. Qr Sold Wholesale by the Proprietors, Worcester; Crosse aixi Blackwell, London; and I Export Oilmen generally. Retail, by dealers in sauces throughout the World.

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TOWYN AND ABERDOVEY COMMON LAND. gjj. —We are much obliged to you for calling the atten- tion of the inhabitant* of both Towyn and Aberdovey to the common land. Trusting they will take up warmly your suggestions. At Aberdovey, some time back, a memorial was to the Local Board, urging them to take up the matter for the good of the public. The Clerk of the Board said that he would not advise them to take up tins matter, and therefore the subject dropped. They at AV^rdovey, afterwardB sent to the Commons Preserva- tion Society, for their advice. The reply they received was very favourable. The Preservation Society informed the Aberdovey Committee that if a prompt and vigorous ac ion were taken, the encroaching parties would be very likely to give way. From facts that the Commons I Preservation Society have before them there is no doubt that some sleight-of-hand has been played with the com- mon, so as to throw dust in the eyes uf the public. \v e are of the same opinion as you, sir, that the Local Board are the proper authority to take up this matter on behalf of the public, and by doing so they would confer upon it a irreat boon. Trusting they will move in the matter without delay, and stand up for the public right. -1 am, &c., B- ABERDOVEY SCHOOL. Sir,—My attention has been drawn to a communication bearing upon the Aberdovey School, which appeared in vour issue of the 17th May. And, though 1 -am not singular in deeming that anonymous attacks, as a rule, are contemptible and beneath notice, yet, as a public question is raised involving the reputation of others besides my own, and, as your correspondent, too, so anxiously desires a "little daylight" to be let in on recent dubious processes," I am disposed, if you will kindly favour me with a small space to gratify his curiosity on this point, so far as I am able. And if by so doing I may succeed iai disabusing the minds of some of your readers of the fallacies of which his communication is so brimmingly full, i consider that the attempt has not been alto- gether in vain.. The firs- sjrious grievance complained ot is that^m an advertisement, which appeared twice in ithe School- mister the institution is described aa J. he Aberdovey National School." I must confess that it appeared to me, in inv .-lmplieity, that a school which, according to the requirements of the trust deed of 18G1, had been all along under National and Diocesan inspection, mi^iu without offence be called a "National School." But if the term displeases^I will not contend for a name, though your correspondent does not scruple to "make me an offender for a word." He next informs you that the Aberdpvey school is about being" converted into a feeder and nursery school for the Churc" Who told him so ? If this means tliat the school is to be employed as a fulcrum for proselytism, it is simply false. I should have supposed that none but a Hindoo, of one and twenty years ago, could be mad enough to conceive the possibility of forcing down the throat of man, woman, or chilli, wifliin the British dominions, in this last quarter of the 19th century, any religions tenets nf which they disapproved. Is is possible that the mysterious Chupattie may have lingered in transit and, after tiiid Japse of time, iiav'e reached suine knowing individual .at Aber- dovev through the post? Coupled with this chimcera is the somewhat trite simile of the cuckoo and its usurpation of another bird's nest. The cool effrontery of such a-com- parison, as applied to the Church people at Aberdovey or elsewhere, surpasses anything of the kind that I recollect. It is, indeed, nothing short of an insult, imposed upon the credulity of the dupes, who are weak enough to credit such a.u unvffarrantable calumny. -The Church has, indeed, in her universities, her colleges, and her schools, ..aha.red her endowments with Dissenters, but I have yet to learn. that she has, iu a single instance, within the last two centuries, in any measure or degree encroached upon theirs. In proof of his fond assumption, however, your correspondent assert*, The Dissenting trustees of the building were got rid of and Churchmen substituted, the original deed was discarded ar.d another made." What a prodigiqiugSgment of the imagination "Monstrurp horrendum, informe, ingens, cuilumen ademptum." There,neve" were Dissenting" trustees, consequantly there neverqeuld have been a "substitution" of Church- men. The lease of 1854 was exchanged, or rather sup- plemented by .the conveyance in fee simple of 1861; but as both ran in the same lines there was no change what- ever in the management, save that the number of managers was lessened, ayd that by this latter deed facilities were given to the Dit.:enters for becoming a majority pn the committee, which, they never could have been under the tirst deed, .in the. original deed six out of twelve seats, including the chair, were reserved for the Church; in the present deed all but one are open to Dissenters without limitation, beyond tfce necessary qualification for Church- men and Dissenters alike, viz., the votes of subscribers. The next clause in this tissue of misrepresentations is not quite so intelligible. Dissenting members of the com- mittee," we are told, "Jiad intimated to them that hence- forth .they would have no voice in the management of the schooL" Whether some "Dissenting member or mem- bers" intimated" to the rest, passing the word along the linei "Have nothingte do with the new committee," I cannot tell, not being ie the secret. But, if the in- sinuation is meant that Dissenting members" received intimation from Churchmen, whether trustees or other members of fche«ommittee, that "henceforth they would have no voice, &c., &c," this, to use the very mildeet term, is fiction pure and simple, a hallucination of the writer's own brain. Ample opportunities were given to all alike to became subscribers and members of the com- mittee. "Finallr," continues your veracious correspon- dent, the present master, who about eighteen months ago, out of about 7D applications received the appoint- ment, has to leave siqiply because he dissents from the Church." The truth is that the present master very properly placed his resignation in the hands of the late committee, when it was pointed out to him that his ap- pointment had been illegal, or, to borrow your corres- pondent's graceful metaphor, that he had been (unwit- tingly, no doubt, on his own part and on that of the committee) placed in a nest which belonged to another bird: the terms of the deed ahmlutely requiring that "no person shall be appointed or continue to be the maater or mistress of the above school who shall not be a member of. the Church of England." This funda- mental rule was, I believe, observed without a single break from 1854 (the commencement) to 1877. Such then are the "way and inaans," honest and straight- forward throughout, by which_the Churchmen of Aber- dovey have sought to regain, not their "lost ascen- dancy," but their lost rights. They have nei- ther coveted nor desired other men's goods," nor do they for one moment wish to foist their religious system on unwilling recipients. And, if a word from me can afford a crumb of comfort to your distressed corres- pondent, I beg to assure him for myself and for the com- mittee, that the school will be conducted on precisely the same liberal principles as it was uniformly managed from 1S54 to 1877. We have no intention or desire to take any unfair advantage of our Nonconformist brethren. We should have been rejoiced to welcome them on the com- mittee, and to give them an equal share in its manage- ment so far as might be consistent with the trusts of the school, and we still hope that, as vacancies occur, some of them will "Step forward and fill the gaps. To Noncon- formists as a body, we extend the olive-branch of peace. Many of them we respect and value as friends, and we cannot for one moment, regard your correspondent as their type or representative at Aberdovey. But if, con- trary to our expectation, they do in any way identify themselves with him, and refuse our overtures of good- will on them at least shall rest the heavy responsibility of firing the first shot. I will say more. Having troubled yourself and your readers with this tedious explanation, ewry word of which may be authenticated by irrefragable documentary evidence, from me at least they are not liktfly to receive an exchange of shots. I have neither time nor "inclination to dabble in controversy as a pastime. My office is peace, and I love peace. And even to your correspondent I would say, that I wage not war with men, but with principles. He is a stranger to me as I probably am to him. This, however, let me tell him honestly before we part.-H6 must either have written whathe did in the most profound ignorance of the past history of Aberdovey School, or he must have known, at the time, that every statement which I have advanced is nothing but the plain, unvarnished truth. If the former was the case, he has acted the part of an incen- diary in so recklessly scattering the firebrandM of discord amon" those who should be good neighbours; if the latter, then he is such a character as I forbear to stigmatize.—I am, UC THOS. RICHARDSON. The Vicarage, Aberdovey, May 20, ]878. STRANGE FOSTER MOTHERS. SIR —Some of my friends SUGGESTED that I should write a few words to you this week about a cow on the Maeti- bangor Farm which has taken to herself the rearing and feeding of three lambs, that had lost their dam when young. They may be seen at all times moving to and from the farmyard and the fields with other cows, quite I happy and contented. A little time ago a hen who had lost her chickens undertook the bringing up of two I fine young paps bigger than herself placing a wing over each of them. They with their heads exposed to view nd when they were called by any one on the farm th would rise immediately, and, of course, carry the nen for some distance sailing away on their backs.—&c>> S. TBEVETHAN. Penllwyn, May 21,1878. RATES IN MACHYNLLETH UNION. Sm hy I have space in YOlir journal- to draw attention to tlle high rates of Machynlleth Union, and to the arbi.t.rary way in which they are levied. First "tho rate 3s. ù. per £ more or less. What is there of a swi-inl nature about the district in question to call for such a ridiculous impost^ (it;ier mij0ns around have got down their is and Is fid., and this union alone seems to enjoy the pre-eminence of keeping everything close, and everythinglngh indeed so long as the money is lorthcouung, and can be squeezed out of the pockets of the ratepayers, no one need expect any- evident reasons for this the most obvious being the present constitution of the Board ot Guardians, and the almost entire absence therefrom of ex-ofheio members. Some of us fon.Uv hoped that slight measure of lelief irise from conferences with other improved unions, where the poor are actually better cared for ami the rates W moderately low, or, from the very excellent and mueh- ea'-led-for remarks .if Mr. Murray Browne, tire Local Government In-nector, made at tho Board from timo to time in the direction of reform and economy. Vain delusion as it appears, tr> found any hopes upon Nothing erievos us more than the con- wlon'ion mat wo are as.-essed in this scandalous way to support comfort a number oi UU* people (out of all proportion to the an-n of the population), wim-u relations can well aftord to than oa the rates, and would do so iu any other part or tlio eountvv' That in fact in a rural parish where work is plentiful and waces hi 'ii, some 8 per cent of the inhabitants actually re- C^ve out-door relief under various petexts, very many of whom are quite able to work, and should and would not be on the rates at all under a proper systeiu. I believe it is pretty much the same all over the nnion. Now, sir, why should the poor ratepayers (a hard-working and over- taxed class of men) have to maintain these crowds of people ;n comfort, when the utmost they are required to do by law is to provide against destitution: ? • Wby -are oar. pockets to be made an insurance fund for the idle I And why are we to be charged for keeping up an eirtpty workhouse and staff of officials to eat up our hard-won sub- stance 1 It is, Mr. Editor, a crying shame that the ratepayers should be so treated, and the very worst state of feeling amongst the poorer classes thereby engendered and encouraged, that namely, of utter want of delicacy and shame in taking parochial relief, of which already there is unfortunately too much in Wales. There is, as the Inspector has justly said over and over again, absolutely no reason why this State of things should go on, and why this particular Union should not take rank with others of improved type instead of with the worst. The remedy, as he ha-i repeatedly pointed out, and as is obvious to all, lies to hand—the Workhouse Test, and as a ratepayer I be" to ask why it is not applied, and why our Union alone should enjoy the unenviable notoriety of not applying it? Radical reform is urgently needed here, and a thorough "shaking of the dry bones," and if these lines conduce in any degree to direct public attention to the working of this vicious svstem, and so put an end to the apathy with which it is re- garded and borne, I shall consider myself amply repaid the trouble of writing them • With regard to the second part of my subject, having tres- passed so far on your valuable space, I fear I must leave it with the single remark that the vestries, the apparent deliberative bodies for assessment of rates, are in reality so many dummies completely at the command of the wire-pullers behind, to pro- duce so much cash, the notice paper running thus, "You are ordered to produce such a ium.11 All they de is to allocate and collect; the whole thing is a sham from beginning toend. The one right principle that those who vote the supplies should control the expenditure is utterly ignored, and as above shown not even freedom of will allowed them in voting the rates- mere abject compliance with the behests of those above them. Apologising for the length of this, I am, &c., ° A RATEPAYER.

:Ç U): Jfmtcntl of (T,,alortiel i)crwclt. The funeral of Colonel Powell was fixed for Saturday, May 18, at eleven o'clock, and at that hour the funeral pro- cession began to move towards the old church at Llanbadarn, where the Nanteos family have been buried for consider- ably more than two centuries. Quaintly worded records on mural monuments worked in marble tell the deeds and virtues of martial, ecclesiastical, legal, and other of its members whose remains found resting places within the precincts of Llanbadarn Church. To the north of the altar there is a beautiful heart-shaped monument to John Jones, of Nanteos, a Lieut.-Colonel of a foot regiment he rais^ in Cardiganshire for the service of King Charles the m of Blessed Memory, and by the Grace of God was true to the Church in time of persecution, and to the King in time of rebellion." He died in 1666. This monument was erected by his daughter Anne, the wife of Cornelius Le Briin. He died at Nanteos in 1703, and his monument is above*the one already referred to. Thenext monument to that of Le Brun,land.at tho rtouth*,side of the altar, is one still more elaborate, to Thomas Powell, a judge in the time of William III. He died on the 22nd January, 1705, aged 73. Alongside: this is one to the Rev. William Powell, LL.D., and to his wife, whose mother was one of the Corbets of Ynysmaengwyn. William Powell died in 1780. Nenia that of Thomas Powell, who died in 1797. His wife also was one of the Corbets. The three remaining monuments are to the father, mother, and daughter of the late Colanel. The remains of all these and many other members cf the family are buried in the vault, which was opened for the last time on Satur- day to receive the remains of the 'late Colonel, whose. wife and daughter were buried in a vault outside the ohurch. The deceased died at the Palace hotel, Upper Norwood, Sydenham, on Monday, the 13th of May. The remains were removed to Nanteos, and placed in the dining room, which f,)rthe time being was convertedarrtoamortuary room. The darkened room was lighted by numetous wax lights and candelabra. The walls were draped with -black dloth relieved by mixed white and black cor<L The massive coffin, of polished oak was fitted with gilt mediaeval ;ha;ndles and corner enrichments, anditheilarge shield bore'the following inscription Lieut.-Col. Willam Thomas Rowland Powell, of Nanteos. Died 13th May, Aged 62 years. A rich violet psfll lined with gold lace and orna-meated with devices, partly covered the head of the coffin, which was placed in the ijrkldle of the room. Over the bier the Union Jack was plowed. The sombre aspect of the ap- pointments was relieved by a profusion of rare flowers. The funeral was pci-ate, but it was understood, though not very widely, that aEyone would" be welcome to join in the procesdlon, If the funeral had been announced as a public one, it is hard to say how many would have at- tended. As soon as the coffin had been placed in tho hearse, which was drawn by four korses, the procession started down the drive at a slow paee, and reached Llanbadarn Church 40 nearly as could foe ascertained in the following order, additiona being made to the procession every moment:— Carriage: The Rev. J. Pugh, Vicar of Ltanbadarn, and Dr. Gilbertson. Bearers Mr. John Griffiths, Penglanowen. Mr. John Evans, gardener, Nanteos. Mr. James Jones, Pier«field. Mr. John James, Pantgwyn. Mr. Morgan Richards, Gwarfelin. Mr. John Evans, Pencefn, Mr. Morris Meredith, Trefedlin. Mr. Morgan Griffiths, Bwlehmawr. Mr. David Benjamin, Tygwyn. Mr. David Hughes, Glanraforr. Mr. William Goose, Nantybeoglog. Mr. John Edwards, Tyncwm. K Pall p5 Pall Bearers. < Bearers. W M The Officers of the Militia (pall bearers): Cqlonel Lloyd Philipps. Captain Williams. Captain Thomas. Captain Lloyd. Captain Will. Lieut. Winwood. Lieut. Bonsall. Lieut. Lier. < Surgeon-Major Morris Jones. Tenants, &c., four abreast: Mr. James Gavin Scott, Aberwynnen, Mr. David Pugh, Rhydfelin, Mr. David James, Rboserchan, Mr. John Jones, Picadilly, Mr. David Rowlands, Gilfach- goch, Mr. Richard Edwards, Glanrh'os, Mr. Edwards, Aberystwyth, Mr. William Evans, Llanbadarn, Mr. John Morgan, Cefnmelgoed, Mr. David Lewis, Llain, Mr. Evan Evans, Glasgrug, Mr. John Jenkins, Hendre, Mr. David Richards, Goginan, Mr. Jenkin Jenkins, Rhydgellydyll, Mr. James Jones, Rhoslowdden, Mr. John Thomas, Bwlchcrwys, Mr. John Jones, Tynycoed, Mr. David Jones, Bachyrhiw, Mr. Moses Jones, Llain, Mr. John Owens, Penparke, Mr. David Williams, Llanfihangel, Mr. William Hughes, New Inn, Blaenplwyf, Mr. James Morgan, Rhydyfelin, Mr. William Jones, Waunfyddau, Mr. John Morgan, Caecutta, Mr. William Rowlands, Cwmhwylog, Mr. Richard Griffith, Brynddu, Mr. John Davies, Llanychaiarn, Mr. David Evans, Bryncrwn, Mr. James James, Wernddu, Mr. John Morris, IAtnbadarn, Mr. John Jones, Cennant, Mr. William Evans, Aberystwyth, Mr. Morgan Davies, Cefnnanteronen, Mr. David Jenkins, Mr. William James, Pwllcenawon, Mr. John Williams, Tasaithin, Mr. Joel Joel, Penrhiw, Mr. David Powell, Waungraith, Mr. Morgan Arthur, Rhosfaron, Mr. Morgan Evans, Cwrt, Mr. Evaa Richards, Nantybenglog, Mr. Thomas Morgan, Nantrhydd, Mr. Robert Kirkpatrick, Cefnllech, Mr. Ebenezer Evans, Bwlchebly, Mr. Morgan Morgans, Pantycernau, Mr. Richard Jacob, New Mill, Mr. Morgan Jones, Penybont, .Tregaron, Mr. Richard Evans, Rhydy- felin, Mr. David Griffiths, Bwlch, Mr. Edward Lewis, Nanteos Arms, Mr. John Lewis, Llechwedd. Mourning Coach: Mr. George Powell, Major Phelp, Mr. C. L. P. Powell, and Mr. Charles Powell. Mourning Coach: Mr. J. H. P. Cobb, Mr. H. E. Taylor, Mr. H. S. Todd, and Mr. C. H. Hodgson. Agent: Mr. Richard Jones. Valet: Mr, John Morgan. arm Bailiff Mr, Richard Hamilton, Carpenter I 1 Mr. William Morris. Woodmen Mr. John Morgan, Sion, and Mr. Richard Jones, Rhoserchanfach. Gardener: Mr. David Evans. Keepers: Mr. James Gells, Mr. William Humphreys, and Mr. George Evans, Penybont. MAGISTRATES, MEMBERS OF THH CORPORATION, AND THB TRADESMEN OF ABERYSTWYTH. Mr. D. Roberts, Mayor, Alderman Watkins, Ex- mayor, Mr. G. T. Smith, Mr. Isaac Morgan, Mr. T. F. Hickley, Mr. Parry,|Rhydyfyrian, Mr. Jenkins, solicitor, Llanidloes, Mr. Thomas, school master, Penparke, Mr. Hugh Hughes, Mr. J. R. Jones, Market-street, Mr. John Roberts, Great Darkgate-streetj Mr. William Rees, Mr. Evans, organist, Mr. Roderick Williams, builder, Mr. Hawkins, Pier-street, Mr. Edward Cole, Pier-street, Mr. William Morgan, Queen's-road, Mr. E. P. Wynne, Pier-street, Mr. D. H. Evans, Mr. J. J. Davies, Mr. John Morgan, bookseller, Mr. Collins, Great'Darkgate- street, Mr. Richards, Mr. Thomas, Mr. Morrell, Mr. Phillips, Mr. J. J. Griffiths, &c., &c. Colonel Powell's Private Carriage. Other Carriages* and Conveyances: Sir Pryse Pryse's. Sir Pryse and Mr. H. S. Richardes, Bryneithin. Mrs. Lewis, Llaneiron. Mr. T.oxdale, Castle Hill, Llanilar. Dr. Jackson and Dr. Steedman. Mr. J. G. W. Bonsall, Fronfraith, Mr. T. W. Bonsall, Glanrheidol, and Captain G. F. Hughes. Mr. Oakes, Mr. Hugh Hughes, and Mr. Ellis Morgan. Mr. Vaughan Davies, Tanybwlch. Dr. Richard Williams, Aberystwyth, the Rev. 0. Davies, Mr. William Richardes, Penglaise. Mr. Lewis Williams, Abermaide, and Mr. Ashley, Pengraig. Mr. Morris Davies, Ffosrhydgaled. Mr. Thomas Arch, Abbey Farm, under-agent of the Tregaron Estate, Mr. D. Rowlands, Caron, Mr. Williams, Talbot Hotel, Mr. Isaac Davies, Penlan, Mr. Thomas George, Sunny Hill, Mr. John Jones, Tanybwlch, Mr. Rowland, North-parade, Mr. Smith, Pier-street, Mr.- Edward Jones, schoolmaster, Jasper House, &c. All along the road there were groups of people waiting for the procession, which gradually increased in size as it drew nearer Llanbadarn, where every blind was drawn. The large open space in the middle of the village was crowded. The churchyard was lined with people, and, of course, hundreds were unable to obtain admittance to the church, which is undergoing repairs. The coffin, covered by the magnificent pall, was met at the eastern entrance of the churchyard, by the Rev, John Pugh, vicar of Llanbadarn, accompanied by the Rev. Canon Phillips, Aberystwyth, the Rev. John Rees, Capel Bangor, the Rev. O. Davies, and the Rev. John Jones, Ystrad Meurig, As the procession walked up the aisle the harmonium was played by Mr. Jones, school- master. During the reading of the service. for the dead the officers held the Union pack suspended over the coffin. This was done at the request of the deceased. It would be impossible to give a list of those who attended the church. After the first part of the service was over in the nave, the coffin was carried to the entrance to the vault, and it was found necessary to close the door which now separates .the nave from the other parts of the build- ing undergoing restoration, and a large number of those who had accompanied the procession were thus prevented from seeing the close of the service. At the conclusion of the service and after the coffin had been lowered into the vault, a large number of people went down the steps. The funeral anangements were carried out by Messrs. W. Garstin and Sons, Cavendish-square, London. Mr. Garstin was assisted by Mr. Reading and Mr. Taylor, The weather, which threatened rain, kept fine. There was a good deal of anxiety-to see Mr. George Powell, the only son of the deceased, and if he comes to reside in Cardiganshire, he will meet a warm and hearty welcome. On Sunday morning the mourners and a large number of the tenantry attended Llanbadarn church, where the sermon was preached by the Rev. J. Pugh, the vicar. Taking as his text James iv., 14, "Ye know not what shall be on the morrow," the rev. gentleman said—The Apostle instructs us in these words that we have no as- surance of our lives or of any of the comforts of our lives for one day, and that therefere we ought to refer all our actions, enterprizes, and under- takings to the will of God. Then he goes on to show us that, inasmuch as our lives are frail and the issuek; and events so uncertain, we should never promise our. selves great things without the leave of God's providence. As our times are in God's hands, so are our actions in His power both as to their performance and success. If we observe the way in which the generality of us live we might imagine that we did know what would be on the morrow; that we were very sure, at all events of living through it. Men who speculate on the morrow are to be met with everywhere. Why, to-morrow ia man's favourite day for doing everything. It is for to- morrow that he plans, and schemes and lays by, and makes most careful preparation. Again, to-morrow "is man's usual day for doing and being good. Let him but indulge his evil appetites to-day let him but to- day be uncharitable, selfish, self-indulgent, and he promises great things for to-morrow or at some still future date. To-morrow, again, is the day for which man is chiefly anxious. He may be doing pretty well to-day, but he anticipates troubles and difficulties on the morrow. And, ah, says he, what shall I do then ? What shall I then eat and drink and wherewithal shall I be clothed ? But above all to-morrow is with many the day of salvation, and not to-day. To-morrow, they think, will be the time to think of eternity, and the great things of the future. Has man a right thus to speculate upon the future ? It is.to check this bold assumption that the apostle wrote the words of my text, "Thou knowest not what shall be on the morrow." Events may happen on which thou little reckonest, and which may dash thy fondest schemes and projects to the ground. And then, to remind us of that which may occur, he says, What is your life ? it is" as a vapour which appeareth for a little time, and then vanishes away;" meaning evidently to imply that, ere that we can call to-morrow our own, our spirits may have fled otherwhere. Life is a vapour, some- thing in appearance, but nothing solid or certain", easily scattered and soon gone. We can fix the hour and minute of the sun's rising and setting to-merrow, but we cannot fix the hour of the scattering of a vapour. And is not the assertion true, my brethren ? Is not sudden death a frequent occurrence ? Have you but seldom heard of him whom a fit, a fever, or an accident has hurried out of this life ? Do not these things continually occur in our midst? To-day's health is no assurance of to-morrow's life, for we know not what may happen to us from. the moment that now is. This uncertainty should influence us to make instant and immediate use of to-day's salvation, which is offered to us; and to prompt us to enquire of ourselves if Christ is to us now the only ground and pillar of our soul's dependence. If it be so it is well; but if otherwise let the uncertainty of to-morrow persuade you to receive salvation now. To-morrow might deprive us of every- thing we seem to possess. Should we then make a treasure of things that may slip out of our hands so quickly? Rather let us hearken to St. Paul when he bids us buy as th >ugh we possessed not and use this world as not abusing it, because the fashion of it passeth .away." But blessed be God there is a wealth of which to-morrow cannot strip us. There is a treasure in the heavens which fadeth not; which no thief approaches, neither moth corrupteth, and a treasure of which death only puts us in possession. These are the unsearchable riches of Christ. These are worth pursuing. These de- serve all the care of our mind and all the affection of our hearts. Lay up for yourselves these treasures, and you will then have something to take with you when you die. Make these your own, and you will, learn to count tbe goods of this world but as dross to use the things of this world in a pilgrim's spirit while you have them, and to leave them cheerfully behind you. Let us also learn from the text the duty of working the works of God while it is called to-day. Carnally-minded men, indeed, draw a very different conclusion from the uncertainty of the morrow, for they say, "Let us eat and drink, for to- morrow we die," but the .spiritually-minded are stirred 'up to greater energy, greater watchfulness, and a "holier life. Again, let us learn another lesson from our text, not to fret ourselves about to-morrow's troubles, for we know that the ordering of all things is- in God's hands, that His dispensations are all right, and that whatever He may bring to pass will be m to work together for His people's good. Let-us also learn never to form a plan without deferring to the will of God. In conclusion let me suggest this comforting thought to the true Christian —that whatever temporal events may happen to-morrow, whether he may be prosperous or afflicted, aiive or dead, he knows one thing for certain, that both to-morrow and through all the ages of eternity, his God and his covenant with God will be the same-the same in faithfulness, love, and power. Though this is a world in which the Christian no more than others dares boast of to-morrow, for we know not what a day may bring forth, let him look up to heaven, where there is no to-morrow, but where it is all to-day, an endless, an eternal noon. No change there the pleasures at God's right hand are pleasures for evermore. Then let us labour to enter into that rest. Amidst all the changes and chances of this mortal life let us lean on an immutable Saviour and seek an unchanging world. To-day, brethren, we have occasion to refer to the death of a departed brother whose remains were deposited yesterday in their final resting place in this church, there to mingle with the dust of his ancestors who have from century to century been gathered within the walls of this ancient and venerable edifice. In life he was much respected by a large circle of friends and neighbours, to whom he always was most kind and benavolent. In him the poor have lost a true friend as he was ready at all times to relieve their need and distress. In him also our elementary schools, our benevolent societies, and all the charitable institutions in this neighbourhood have lost a great sup- porter. All these together with other friends at home and abroad deeply regret his loss, especially when it is considered that they can no more see his face in this tran- sitory life. He is gone and gone for ever. This calls aloud to us all to Watch, for wa know neither the day nor the hour wherein the son of man cometh.' We that are here to day shall not survive him long. We shall soon folloWoQur departed brother. Death the great con- queror will soon cut us down and lay us lifeless in a cold bed of clay. Therefore, my Christian friends, you that mourn her# to-day for the departed be aware that you, too, must soon tread the same path. We shall go to him, but he will not return to us. May the Lord make us ready to meet our God, as our hope is that this our brother was, Jto that in the last day when we meet our departed friends we shall be found acceptable in His sight and receive that blessing which His welbbeloved son will then pronounce on all them that love and fear his name, saying, Come ye blessed children of my Father receive the kingdom pre- pared f'j" you from the boHnning of the world." The "Dead march in §aul" was played on the har- monium after the service, and by Mr. Evans on the organ at St. Michael's Church, Aberystwyth.

FFESTINIOG. DAMWEINIAU.—Yn ychwanegol at gyfres a ddigwyddodd yn flaenorol, yr wythnos ddiweddaf ffrwydrodd twll i wyneb gweithiwr yn Cwuiorthin, o'r enw Hugh Prichard, a niweidiodd ef yn dra phoenus. Tarawodd handle y crane weithiwr arall yn chwarel y Llechwedd. Deth h wn yn well na'r disgwyliad. Syrthiodd un arall dros un o loriau y chwarel ganol. Y CO-OPERATIVE SOCIETY.—Parha y Gymdeithas uchod i lwyddo ac i dynu sylw y cyhoedd yn gyffredinol. Nos Iau diweddaf cynhaliodd ei chyfarfod cyhoeddus chwar- terol, pryd y darllenwyd y cyfrifon gan yr ysgrifenydd, Mr. W. Jones. Derbyniwvd yn ystod y chwarter di- weddaf dros £ 1,000 am nwyd&au, a deallwn fod y rhan- daliad ar bob punt yn swllt ac wyth geiniog heblaw y llogau arferol. Cafwyd anerchiadau llawn gwres gan y llywydd, Mr. T. J. Jenkins, ac amryw o'r aelodau. CYPARFOD CYSTADLEUOL. Nos Wener cynhaliodd ysgolion Sabbothol y Methodistiaid yn y Rhiw a Glandwr eu cyfarfod cystadleuol dan lywyddiaeth y Parch. D. Roberts, ac arweiniad Mr. G. f. Williams, o Ysgoldy y Bwrdd, Tanygrisiau. Y n .mhlith y. buddugwyr cawn y Mri. Evan Thomas, Llechwedd, E. E. Thomas, ieu., W. Williams, Glandwr, I). 1!. Williams, Glanypwll Shop, a Thomas Griffiths, Brj'nffynon; Mrs. Catherine Evans, Bronygors, Mrs. Ellen Kvans. Gwasanaethai cor, dan arweiniad Mr. D. Meredith Roberts a chafwyd yn ystod y cyfarfod anerchiadau gan y Parchn. T. J. Wheldon, B.A., Samuel Owen, a Mr. Evan Roberts, Llwynygell.— COFNODYDD.

ARTHOG AND VICINITY: THE CHOIR.—The choir are practising hard in order to qualify themselves to take part in the approaching Methodist Choral Association Festival at Polgelley. VI.SITORS.-Tliat summer is approaching is evidenced by the numerous visitors who visit Arthog to look at the picturesque scenery. A BOAT STRANDED.—A few day, ago a small party con- sisting of a married couple and a single lady and gentle- man, went over to Barmouth and hired a boat for the purpose of taking a pleasure trip up the Mawddach river. All went on exceedingly well, till on their return, the captain of the ve:sel, not being as thoroughly grounded in navigation as was required, allowed the vessel to get out of the channel, and consequently it was stranded under Barmouth Bridge. The party, however," managed to get out of the vessel, and fortunately all lives were saved, but not till several hours had elapsed could they get the boat ashore. • It is rum oured that the Board of Trade intend holding an enquiry into the caee. vs e trust, however, the master's fcertiheate will not be cancelled, but in future we advise him to study more closely the science of navigation. —LLWYNGWIUL.

CORRIS. INQUEST.—An inquest was held at the Slaters' Arms, Corris, op the 21st May, before Mr. G. J. Williams, coroner, to inquire into the sause of death of Edward Evana, Bridge-street, Corris, who died on Saturday morning, May 18th. It was given in evidence, that the deceased was working in tho underground work of Braichcoch Quarry, on the lijt May, when a stone fell and struck him on his back. Medical evidence was also given to show that the accident was the cause of death. A verdict in accordance with these facts was returned. The deceased has left a widow and four children.

DOLGELLEY.. BOARD OF GUARDIANS, SATURDAY, MAY 18TH.— Present Mr. John Evans, in the chair, Messrs." Henry Davies, Evan Jones, Richard Williams, Robert Parry, D. LL Williams, Joseph Roberts, clerk, and W. Jones, sanitary inspector. Mr. Lloyd Murray Browne, Local Government Board Inspector, was also present. Statistics.—The Master, Mr. W. Williams, reported the number in the house to be 22, last year, 27 vagrants re- lieved during the past fortnight 68, last year, same period, 32. Out-relief: Barmouth district," per Mr. John Jones, £U5 12s. to 40 paupers Talyllyn district, per Mr. Morris Jones, C.54 15s. 6(1., to 251 paupers. Balance in the bank, £ 343 Is. 8d. Vag?-ants. -In answer to the Clerk, Mr. Murray Browne said he attributed the increase in the number of tramps to badness of; trade. He had figures to show that the number of able-bodied vagrants in workhouses in Eng- land and'Wales had not much increased during the past five years, and the inference lie drew from that was that there were a great many tramping about the country. It would be much better, he thought, if they went into the workhouses. The only thing the Guardians could do was to see that the regulations respecting vagrants were pro- perly observed. The Talyllyn Collectorship.—The Clerk read a letter from the Local Government Board relative to the recent appointment of- Mr. W. Owen, Braichgoch Inn, Corris, as a collector of rates for the parish of Talyllyn. Before further considering the subject of the appointment, the Central-Board wished to know whether Mr. Owen had a private office, apart from the inn, to which ratepayers could go for the purpose of paying their rates.—The Clerk said he had since received a letter from Mr. Owen saying that he had an office, which, although attached to the inn, was perfectly private and persons could go in and out without anyone's interference. Mr. Murray Browne said the Board would have to provide against the fear of making ratepayers feel that every time they went to pay their rates they would have to get a glass of beer.— The Clerk-was ultimately directed to send Mr. Owen's letter to the Local Government Board. The Army Reserve.-Reftrring to the application for re- lief by Mrs. Edwards, whose husband had been called upon as a member of the Reserve, Mr. Morris Jones, the relieving officer, said the woman had since received the Government allowance, and was contented.—Mr. Murray Browne said the cases should be treated as if the applicants were widows, bearing in mind, however, their receipt of the Government allowance. He did not think there was any especial necessity why parish relief should be wanted, because beyond what was allowed the wives and children the men were drawing considerable pay. He believed it had been calculated that the men could save 4d. a day. The Clerk said there had been only one application of the kind made -to their Board. Estinmte.-The Clerk laid upon the table an estimate of £3,818 as expenses for the ensuing half-year. The total included the sum of J;:600 for legal expenses; and SH50 to repay the loan advanced by Mr. John Vaughan, Mr. Ed. Griffith, and others. The Clerk added that the estimate was less than usual after all. He asked to be allowed to apportion the total amongst the several parishes. and to make a call at once. The Assessment Committee had been hard at work, and the lists were finished, with the exception of two or three parishes.—The Board ap- proved the estimate, and ordered the Clerk to apportion the total, and make a call at once. Sanitary.—The Inspector, Mr. Wm. Jones, read letters relative to notices he had served upon certain persons in the parish of Llanaber. He then asked what parish he shoulcF take next fn order of inspection.—Mr. Murray Browne asked if the orders of the -Board were carried out in the parishes already inspected?—The Inspector replied that he gave hotices which expired in six months. Ac- cording to the terms of his engagement by the Board he had only to give part of his time to the performance of his duty. If he had to see that the notices were obeyed he should have to give the whole of his time to the work, but he had not been engaged to give his whole time.—Mr. Murray Browne remarked that what the Inspector said was very true so far as it went. He was afraid the Board were not paying their Inspector enough to get the work done properly.—It was then agreed that the parish of Dolgelley should be re-inspected.—The Inspector said there were certain drains at I)inas ivi awddwy which had been constructed under the Local Board for that place. That authority had been dissolved, and he wanted"to know who were liable to see to the drains, the. Turnpike Trustor the Sanitary Authority. —The Inspector was directed to make enquiries as to what arrangements were made between the Board and the Turnpike Trust.—The Clerk read a letter he had received from Mr. Wm. Jones, Glandwr, respect- ing an alleged nuisance at a house called Caegwian.—The Inspector replied that he served notices where necessary without fear, favour, or affection.

LAMPETER. BOARD OF GUARDIANS, FRIDAY, MAY 17.—Present: The Rev. R. Jenkins in the chair, Mr. T. H. R. Hughes, ex-officio, Messrs. Joseph Morgan and James-Edwards, Lampeter, Evan Jones,. Llantlirclydog-a.u, Willuun Jones, Llangybi, Thomas Jones, Llanwenog, John Lewis, Siliau, David Davies, Llany- bytiaer, John Lloyd, Pencarreg, and David Lloyd, clerk. Statistics.-The Master (Mr. Harries) reported the number in the house to be 21; vagrants relieved during tho past fortnight, 15.. Out-relief administered during the past fortnight: Lam- peter district, per Mr. D. Parry, £44 12s. 7d. to 184 paupers; Llanybyther district, per Mr. John Jones, £ 44 13s. 6d. to 195 paupers. Posting Notices.— In accordance with a notice of motion given at the last meeting, it was agreed to pay the Clerk a certain sum for posting notices relative to education. The matter had formed the subject of more than six letters which had passed between the Clerk and the Local Uovarnnient Board and the Education Department, and from them it appeared that the Clerk had incurred 4-5 3s. 8d. in the publication of education notices, but the Guardians stated that section 20 of the Elemen- tary Education Act, 1373, did not m ike it obligatory upon thorn to pay such expenses attending the publication of the notices, and they accordingly declined to pay. The Local Government Board believed that there had been numerous instances in which such claims had been discharged by Boards of Guardians. At the last meeting Mr. Bircham seeing that the work had been done, and that it was a fair charge, advised the Guardians to nay the claim.

By-laws made by the School Attendance Committee for the parish of Llaiidysilio, Montgomeryshire, have been sanctioned by her Majesty in Council.