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THE DOLGELLEY ENDOWKD SCHOOL AND THE FOOTiiRIDGE OVER THE WXIOX. SIR,-I beg you will kindly allow me to address a few words to the Governors of the above school respecting a footbridge which as recently been erected near it, over the river Wniou. Its erection was hailed with delight by the inhabitants of the town generally, as they con- sidered it a great boon and benefit to persons wishing to cross from the Llaneiltyd to the Penmaenpool-road with- out having to go through the town. It is generally known that the public have contributed largely towards the funds for the erection of the school, and circulars have been issued requesting further subscriptions. I am not miitu certain whether this bridge has been built by subscrip- tions or not. Still, after all this public: support to the school, we are given to understand that the bridge is not to be used by the public, and locked gates havtt been erected at each end, and notices hung up. Surely this is not the right way to repay the liberality displayed by the public towards the funds of the school, and it would b- well for the authorities to reconsider the step they have taken, as they must recollect that two can play at a game, and perhaps such acts as these will tend to lock the pockets of those who will in futvre be asked for their help towards the funds. I trust that the Uovenwrs will see their way clear to grant that which is PIW BONO PUBLICO. ON THE RAIL TO ROME. SIR,-I have a strong attachuient to old associations, to the old familiar face "long lost to sight, but still to memory dear;" to the scenes of my childhood and school days, t. old edifices, especially to old churches, especially to old churches where, as neighbours, we have "assembled together" and received the good seed scattered by the minister, however barren the harvest we have borne. It happened I was within the old parish church of which 1 had been a constant attendant for years, last Thursday, the occasion for harvest thanksgiving. I arrived some- what early, and looking round the seats, fell into a reverie. I thought of the congregation which I used to meet there, and thought, within myself, what had become of them. Onlyafewcould Isee that [knew. Time, change, and death, had scattered them hither And thither over the earth, and placed two thirds of them at least under its soil. Something of a melancholy, yet salutary, musing this, Ir. Editor, from which, however, I was shortly roused by another clan6e, more startling than the first, whiie not more agreeable than that on which I had been soliloquising. The pealing organ announced the advent of the Vicar and other clergy, before whom the greater part of the congregation rose, a ceremony which I have not yet learnt to perform, but which, per se, seems to ltif: immaterial. But other things were to follow, to which this trespass on your columns is due. From the first usual chant to the last prayer the Lord's Prayer only excepted, the well-known of High Churchism, commonly called intoning, broke on the worshippers, and accompanied by disturbing strains of ill- placed music, was continued throughout the Apostles' Creed, &c., which was chanted in a style by the choristers which absolutely closed the lips of ad except the per- formers," the kindly proxies to aU intents and purposes doing the visible part of the worship for the whole con- gregation, wiio stood motionless and speechless as statnes whiie these perplexing innovations were going on. The church was neatly decorated with emblems of the cross here and there affixed, to the surroundings. I am not bigot enough to earp at everything which happens to differ from the old routine, and candidly admit that I rather pprove that, con ieum these novelties if condued within the bounds of reason and sobriety. But I do in the most un- compromising spirit protest against disfiguring the beauti- fully simple and pure bn6U:1;e of oar old church service by those unearthly sounds of fantastical delivery, vocal and musical, and the rendering of the deprecatory anel supplicatory parts, which we may be supposed to offer up with exceptional fervency. in musical nourishes ofcen remarkable for the opposite of devotional tunes. When the publican smote his breast mid cried, Lord have mercy on me a sinner," did 1l2, as we do when usir.u almost the same words, set that prayer to scientific muiie ? Did he intone" it; or did it come, as we have the Saviour's authority for saying it did come, from the bottom of his soul, through the channel of his natural voice which God had given him-a voice which is only damped, discouraged, and perverted by our artistic novel substitutes ? When conscience stricken David breathed forth his penitential prayers through the 38th and 51st Psalms, did he accompany these heart-wrung pleas for mercy with the harp, which had won for him the title of the sweet Psalmist of Israel ? No; the lyre of praise would have been a mockery in the hour of contrition, and it would be well for our music worshippers if they confined their grawl performances, their seif-glorifying voices to the more legiti- mate and consistent purposes, hymning praise and thank- ful melody. It is hard to say adieu" to old association, such as fel- low church-worsnip, with those who from long years of such intercourse have, as it were, become" bone of our bone—flesh of our flesh," but hard as it may be, there is no resisting the solemn adjuration, that He that loveth father or mother, sou or daughter, brother or sister more than Me, is not worthy of Me," and thoroughly convinced that in attaching myself to these exciting, inconsistent, and, as I believe, ui.scriptural, innovations, I am doing despite to the true spirit of devotion, which comes silently from the heart rather than from the loud toned organs and assumed voices, I must, with whatever re- luctance, pronounce the "last farewell" to all churches which are committed to such Homeward tendencies, such sensuous feasting rather than to the more homely fare of humility, which shone forth so prominently in the great founder of Chiistiauity, from which his apostles never de- parted, and which they taught us to believe to be the dis- tinguishing badge of the .nldier8 of the cross.—I all, &c., As EVANGELICAL CHURCHMAN. Towyn, 28th September, 1878.

'fRE'RDDOL. PETTY SESSIONS, THURSDAY, SEPT. 26TH.-Befcre H. C. Fryer, (i, G. Williams, and E. Jeffreys, Esqs. Treilpa., -Fred. Shaw, Furnace, summoned Juno Humphreys and Priscilla Jones fur having trespassed. The case was partly heard at the last Court and adjullmed, -Cornpbinant said he had given defendants notice not to trespass. There were no footpaths or ruad where the defendants were trespassing.—Mi- George Paddock said he was the owner of the cottages occupied by defendants, and also of the house occupied by complainant, Shaw, He said he purchased the cottages about twelve months ago. They were then very much out of repair. He repaired them, aii'i made a bridge over the river Eynon. He let the cot- tages to the two defendants under an agreement that their oniy road was Lover the bridge, and not across the land occupied by Shaw.—John Jones, Taliesin, Mr. Paddock's agent, gave cor- roborative evi(lence.-W. Evans, Scuborvcoed, and John Jones, Henfordd, gave evidence in defence, to the effect that the path- way had been used by the neighbours for many ages.—The Bench ordered defendants to pay 6d. for damages, and fined them 6d. Trespass in Pursuit of Gaiiie.-Sir Pryse Pryse summoned Thomas Hughes and James Williams, Henllys, for having tres- passed in pursuit of game on Sept. 4. -John Morris, Sir Pryse's gamekeeper, said on the 4th Sept. he saw a boy on Henllys farm, the pr»perty of the complainant. The boy had a dug with him. He also saw a man on the top of the hedge. The man afterwards jumped down to where the boy was, and both together ran on live or six yards. Witness sent his son after the man and boy, an I afterwards went himself. He stoppell the men and asked them why they ferretted on Sir Pryse's land < They had ti ve or six rabbits on a pole, and a dog followed them. They also had a bag with ferrets. The hedge was a boundary fence between Mr. Push's and Sir Pryse's land, with a ditch on buth sides repaired by the tenants on each side. Morris Jones having given corroborative evidence, Thomas Hughes was fined 13s. 3d., and James Williams 9s. ;),1.

LLANILAR. PETTY SESSIONS, FiUDAr, Ocr. H.-Defore Vaughan Davies Esq., Lewis Pugh Pugh, Esq., H. S. Kicliardes, Esq., and Morris Davies, Esq. H,t;,hes charged by David Williams with committing an assault in August. She also charged Richard Evans with an assault. -Mr. G. Jones and Mr. A.J. Hughes api)ez ret f-i- tiie pztrt!es.-The cases, adjourned from last court, were withdrawn. Offences against the Sanitary Acts.—John Edwards, mason, Llanafan, was charged by David Jones, Inspector of Nuisances, with keeping swiue at the village of Llanafan so as to cause a nuisance.— Juhn Edwards, miner, was also charged with a similar otfence. The Inspector said the houses and pigsties were new ones. Mr. Hughes, medical officer, was called, but did not appear. Mr. Morris Davies asked the inspector why in some cases tne occupier was served and in other cases the landlord. He (Mr. Davies) was always served, and not his tenants.—Ordered to remove the nuisances within fourteen days.—William Jones, Swyddffynon, tailor, was charged with reiusing to provide privy accommodation on the premises occu- pied by one David Jones, at Llanafan village.—Mr. Lewis Pugh Pugh pointed out that the notice had been given under one section of the Act and the summons issued under another.—The Clerk thought there could be no difficulty in making an order.— lr. Pugh said, if the defendant did not obey any order made, fresh proceedings would have to be taken.—The Bench dis- missed the case, and said a fresh notice would have to be issued. The Inspector was not to blame for the defect. He/using ,tf) Ray COlLtrilmtiun.. -J ohn Morgans, Chapel JJonrtr, Hockley Hill, i-iiriiiinghtin, was charged with refusing to pay A; 2 15s. contributions towards the maintenance of his mother. The case was adjourned at the last sessions t,, enable the de- fendant to go before the Board. He appeared, but the Board made no alteration. —Ordered to pay; in default a warrant of distress, or a month. Alleged Dratikenaeys.—Mary Hughes, Pontllanychaiarn, was charged with oemg drunkou the turnpike road on the 19th Sept- ember. i .C. David Thomas said that lie first saw defendant in the aiternoon drunk Saw her again in the evening getting a glass of beer at the Piccadilly public house. She was going to Aoerystvvyth. Later in the evening saw her lyin" on°the road. She was then drinking out of a bottle. She was drunk Some men helped to take her home. About 11 o'clock saw her lying outside her own house.—Mr. G. Jones appeared for de- fendant.—David Jenkins, who said he could not speak En"lish give evidence in Welsh to the effect that defendant came home between him and another man. This witness kept breakin out into English.— Owen James gave evidence to the effect thatthey did net assist the defendant. The defendant was fined lus. and costs.—J olm Morgan, Tymawr, Llanrhystyd, was charged with being drunk whilst in charge of a horse and cart on the turnpike road, Llan* chaiarn. Tiie defendant did not appear. P.O. livan Davies was prepared to prove the case. A warrant was ordered to be issued for his apprehension. A Friendly Society Cane—John Hopkins, miner, Llanafan, charged Morgan Evans, Cnwchcoch, Llantihange), secretary of the Mount Pn-asant Friendly Society, with refusing to pay him jUlo sick pay alleged to be due to him. The case was adjourned for a month. Assuat ,!It a Gamekeeper.— Abraham Williams, Pantyllidiart, Llanafan; John Jones, Eithenbach, David Edwards Gellylas Llanafan, David Williams, Pantyllidiart, and David Hughes' Brynlbvyd, were charged by John Humphreys, Talgarth Llan- afan, gamekeeper, on the Orosswood Estate, with having caused complainant certain grievous bodily harm with intent to maim and disiigure him at Llanafan Oil the 11th of September. Mr. Evan Evans (Roberts and Evans, solicitois), appeared for com- plainant, and Mr. J. J. Atwood for defendants.—T. D Harries F.K.C.S. (beingexamined) said he was consulted by John Hum- phreys, who was suffering Irom several bruises on the back- arms, :tw), forehead. The lobe of the right ear was divided. The injuries on the ear might have been caused by a heavy blow with a stick. Bboù had oozed from the left ear. The symptoms were indicative of fracture at the base of the skull. Complain- ant was under medical treatment for about three weeks. Ex- amined the man's mouth, found one tooth had been knocked out, another tooth was loose. The blood that had oozed from the left ear w is a very serious symptom, which might i very serious mischief. The blood might have been carefully syringed into the ear, but that was not likely to have been done. John Humphreys, tiie coulplzlillilit, said he was one of tne Earl of Lis^unie's gamekeepers. On the 11th of September he was at lynyi'ron farm, where there was a sale. Saw defendants arm •rPj'ke to David Edwards to tell him to keep up a do". Edwards took hold of complainant by the coat, and asked him ii he was as good man as he was. Told Edwards to leave him alone. Edwards took hold of complainant by the collar, ana someone else struck him on the Turned and saw Abraham Williams in the act of striking. Thi mow feu upon his head and knocked him down. When" lie re- ,"ve^e(l. thsi first thing he remembered was being washed in the i, i'he lobe of his ear was hanging down. There was a ear h;s head like an egg. Blood was running from his left i' .)?. 01 his teeth was knocked out, and two others were brn!°' hp was cut. On his back and arms there were not ponsulted Dr. Harries on the 12th September. Could fend-mif 'or nine days afterwards. Kail seen some of the de- fend'hiinsBi1- r in tile Cross-examined Had had to de- no t kn«w|m^fy years ago. Never started rows himself. Did this case r-i,,i aiUjlerlt contentions were connected with the Ut,h Siw mmer, was at Tynyfron on Wednesdav, Edwards Uko to,uF^MW,goirs up to ^"d Edwards. Saw tim-. of this Converit"mi co&yS tUo coat" Just byAbraharnVViUUms. Williams ,V'lth a stick Williams, another of the hold of complainant, and pulled him down to the ground, and complainant was then kicked oy Daniel Hughes. Did not notice whether any of the others kicked complainant. Witness took hold of two of the defendants and tried to pull them off the com- plainant. Daniel Hughes kicked complainant on the head. Did not see John Jones there.—David Evans, Glynbwch, saw Abraham Williams strike complainant twice.—David Lewis, James Lewis, and David Jones were called on behalf of the James Lewis, and David Jones were called on behalf oi the ¡;O!I¡J1:11II:LIl¡;, ana testmeii Cd ClltJ. <:tS:llIICII¡J(J1I nun.—ror ¡1t: defence, there were called—Daniel Evans, WHO said Humphreys came up to David Edwards and asked iiiui for a pipe. HUln- phreys was going to tlkp. off his coat. T11l there was a sculMe among the C parties. Did not see anybody kick complainant whilst he was on the gro tnd. Abraham Wiiiia;*s did not strike complainant. Cross-examined Would swear ne saw complain- ant taking oii' his coat. Did not see Abraham Wiiiiatus stride complainant. Saw complainant strike Abraham Williams. Dill not see Jo.in Jones or Daniel HU6hes at the time uf the Edwards did not see one of tiie defendants kick the complainant whilst lie was on the ;ï:O\llJil.Vï1l1;¡;H Bounor was cllli.L1, bnt he was not asked any questions.—Mr. Vaughan D ivies said the asanlt was a most disgraceful one. Abraham Williams and Darnel Hughes would be sentenced to two months' imprisonment with hard iabour David Edwards, David Williams, and John Jones sentenced to six week's im- 1JriOjilnellt witn hard iabour. The iiuHcli trusted the sentence would be a warning w file miners of the district, who must Lie taught that they Cdll¡ not attack people in that way with im- punity. Lares uy.— lararet Jones, Pont Llanychaiarn, labourers wile, was charged by Mr. Tread>vell, Aberlloiwyn, with stealing twu bottles of whiskey, one untile of rum, one bottle of gin, one bottle of Hollands gin,one bottle of ice cream, one bottle of hock, two brushts, one pound of canities, one linan sheet, a quantity of ribbons, one table knife, two towels, one bonnet, one piece of soap, valued in all at i»3, from Aber- lloiwyn, on the oth of July. Mr. A. J. Hughes appeared for the prosecution, and Mr. Griffith Jones for the accused.—P.C. David Thomas said that oil the 1 :itl1 of July he went tu the house of the accused aim found the tilings enumerated in an old fashioned linen press. Picked out thç bottle of rum tirst and then the other things one after the other. When lie found the bottle of gin the accused said tiie gill had been given to her by Mr. Tread well s cook. Tdell cautioned her. Tne accused Lii- mitted that she had stolen all tne things except a linen sheet, which he found with tho corner cut off. Accused asked witness not tfl take her np. ult. 1.tt. took the tilings v.itll him and went with accused to Mrs. Henry, t Aberlloiwyn. 1he accused ad- mitted uianv times that she had stolen the things, and said siie Would raaier die thau u before the magistrates.—Mrs. Henry 7:,Ù,¡ sht wouid not prosecute, ami then witnLss went to Supt. Li"ytl fu:" faniwr instnlctiu:ts.-P,C. Tuomas Jones was in the house with the accused and the last witness. Took an inventry of the things. Accused admitted stealing ail the articles except a bottle of gin, wuicn she said nail oeen given to her by one of ëlk :.crYan: mid a linen sheet which she said had been with iit-r for years.—M o v Watkiiw, formerly cook at Aberlloiwyn, said she was employed m that capacity ou tne stii of July. Recollected Thomas, the policeman, and the accused coming up. Gave accused the bottle vi gIll by the authority of .Mrs. Henry, Irs. Treadweli's mother. Accused cuaiesseÜ she took all the things except the sheet, which she had had for many years,- Cross-examined There were hundreds of bottles of wme and spirits at Aoerllwlwyn, and she would not swear to those par- ticular bottles. -1:I1'Y Anne Beynon, a lormerservant at Aber- Hvlwyn, was present when Tlto.nas, the policeman, and accused came up. Heard :1t;t.:u,;ecl ;1I,llit t.t she had stolen all the things except the sheet.—On behalf of the accused, Harriet M iry Richards was called, and said the accused was her mother. Two brusues were ill her mother's possession two months before Mr. 'Treadwell came to AOeriloavyit. The lineu sheet had been iu her mother's possesion a long time, Tue towels were used by her mother to bring her supper home, and were taken back again, except the two in court, which would have been taken back in due course.—Tne bottles, Mr. Jones said in his address, were incapable of i.Jelltilklltiun.-Ir. Hughes, on behalf of Mr. Tre-ulwmi, said mat the prosecutor was very sorry indeed to be under the necessity of prosecuting the poor woman, and he had Ilu deire wintever to press the charge against her. If the Bench cVlil,[ ueal with the case .summarily the piosecutor would b glad.—The accused was committed lor trial at the Quarter Sessions. — The court .sat from eleven o'clock in the morning until nearly nine at night. There weie se-.en bastardly cases to dispose of.

LAMPETER. Oor.KECTioN.—In our report of the agricultural show 11¡" day week we made one mistake in the speech of Mr. Ltoj-d, Doigwm House. Instead of "as much as 1,700 lbs. of butter had been sold in one market" it ought to have been £ 1,700 worth of butter." MAUKETS COMMITTEE.—A meeting of this committee was held at the Royal Oak on Tuesday evening, Oct. 8. There were present—Messrs. J. L. Hughes, chairman, D. Lloyd, R. Evans, J. W. Evans, T. Lloyd, D. Jones, and J. Morgan. With the view of obtaining additional funds it was resolved that a lecture should be given, and the oiler of Mr. B. Thomas, of Newcastle Emlyn, to lecture on "Dafydd Evans, cf Ffynonhenry," was accepted. The question of taking the gates for the ensuing year was mooted, and after some discussion the matter was allowed to stand over to the next meeting. As the chairman went out of office at this meeting a vote of thanks to him for his services during the past year was unanimously given. LOCAL BOARD, MONDAY, OCT. 7.—Piesent: The Rev. C. G. Edniondes, presiding chairman, Mr. \V. Williams, Mr. Thomas Edmunds, .Mr. J. W. Evans, and Mr. Dd. Lloyd. Witter Supply.—The Clerk was directed to write to the Local Ciovermnent Board in reply to their letter of the 21st September, t'ltin tLat tiie delay in answering their letter of the 27th March last had been caused by the inability of the Board to procure a proper supply of water; that an ample supply of good spring water is procurable at a short distance from the present reservoir, but that the owners of that spring, although tile Water runs into a river near its source, have hitherto declined to allow such water to be utilized a* desired by the Board; that the only other water which the Board can procure is about two miles ¡rOt11 the town of Lampeter, and the cost of bringing such water into the reservoir would amount to about .£2,500; that the Board will be lad to know whether the spring water re- ferred to can be obtained by compulsory power; that as regards the proposed sewerage of some parts of the town this Board is of opinion that proper cesspools should bo made in lieu of sewers. Public Light.-It was resolved that a bracket be put up at the corner of the road opposite to the Fountain Inn, provided the owners of the house on such corner consent to the same. SCHOOL BOARD, FRIDAY, OCT. 4.-Present: Mr. J. Fow,Ien, presiding cliairm in, the ttev. Joseph Jones, Mr. W. B. Price, and Mr. Thomas Lloyd, clerk. Infant School.—The Clerk reported that Mr. T. H. R. Hughes, of Xeuaddfawr, had offered to sell to the Board the piece of land adjoining the Grammar School as a site lor the proposed Infant school. It was resolved that Mr. Hughes's offer be ac- cepLed-The Clerk was directed to instruct the architect to prepare the plans in such a manner that a girls' school might be added in any luture time. Annual Account.-The Clerk laid before the Board the ac- count of the receipts and expenditure for the past year. The ame was examined and passed. G)ijernmeut Gr(titt.-It was resolved that a moiety of the Government Grant earned by the pupil teachers at the recent examination should be divided equally between them. BOARD OF GUARDIANS, FRIDAY, OOCTORER 4.— Present: Mr. W. Jones, Lhvyngroes, chairman, the Rev. R. Jenkins, vice-chairman, the Rev. James Jones, Cellan, Messrs. Joseph Morgan and James Edwards, Lampeter, Evan Jones, Llanfairchydogan, W. Jones, Llangybi, Daniel Davies, Llanweuog, David Davies and Stephen Jenkins, Llanybyther, John Lloyd, Pen- carreg, David Lloyd, clerk, Herbert Davies and Abel Evans, medical officers. Statistics.—Number in the house 18. Out-relief ad- ministered during the past fortnight, Lampeter district, per Mr. D. Parry, mi 17s. Vel. to 180 paupers. Llany- byther district, per Mr. John Jones, £43 8s. üJ. to 193 paupers. Paupers Belatives.-A letter was read from Miss H. Evans, dating from 17, West-park, Clifton, as follows :— In answer to your letter of the 21st September, I am directed by my mistress to inform you that she wrote and posted a letter to you on the 10th September, supplying you with the information sought for as to the wages re- ceived by me. In the event that you have not received her letter; perhaps it would be well for me to state the amount siie does pay me. Miss Clement does pay me ,-1::12 a year wages, and out of that JE12 I pay £ 2 for tea and sugar for one year. So the Guardians of Lampeter can see with justice that I have nought to spare by the time I have paid my doctor, and for medicine and find nnd myself in clothing for 12 months. It strikes me very forcibly that some ili-natured person or persons do prompt to deal thus with me. ^ou will greatly oblige me if yuu.vill kindly show this letter to Mr. Jones, the chairman, who, I trust, will kindly condescend to read the same, in order that he may see the circumstances whicu I am placed in. I should indeed be sorry to contend with the Guardians in this way if 1 could pay towards my poor dear mother."—All the money the G-uardians wanted Miss Evans to pay towards her poor dear mother, who is in the Workhouse, was Is. a week.—The sister, who is married, appeared before the Board, and asked to be al- lowed to take her mother from the house, and that the Guardians would give her out-relief. Her mother, she said, was in a very weak state, and wanted more attend- ance than she could obtain in the Workhouse.—The Guardians refused to comply, and told the applicant to persuade her sister to contribute the Is., or proceedings would be taken. The Mastership,—The Matron was called into the room and asked what she intended to do in her bereavement. She suggested the ajjpointment of her son for a short time to the post of master.—The Guardians, after some deliber- ation, appointed the young man temporarily, subject to the continuation of the Local Government Board.—Mrs. Harries holds office, as ^matron, up to the end of the current quarter, her husband having died within it.

FFESTINIOG. CYXGHERDD.—Bu y Parch. W. W. Thomas, Pentre- foeias, Mr. Torn Evans, a Miss Gayney Griffiths, o Goleg Aberystwyth, yma yn cynal cyngherdd er budd un David Rowlands, yr hwn a fwriada fyued i'r Brif Ysgol yn Aberystwyth. Elywyddwyd gan Mr. R. Roberts (LleW Glas). Cafwyd cyngherdd da. Cifi'ARFOUYiji) i)IULCI-iGAItWCII. Cyiihaliwycl dydd Llun unveddaf yn wyl gylfredinol gan yr Ymneillduwyr i ddiolch am y cynhaual. Cafwyd cynulliadau lluosog iawn. DAULITH,—Rhoddodd y Parch. D. Young, Merthyr, ddariith ragoroi uos Lun diweddaf yn Nghapel E'uenezer ar 1)(iYcllwy,ioii da a drw. "-y Parch. Joseph Owen yn y gadair. Bu hefyd yn cyfarch ar ddirwest yn amryw ranau o'r gymydogaeth. Y TKENUHULIAD GOHIRIEDIG.—Cotia y darllenydd am y gohiriad fu ar y trengholiad ar gorfi John Rees, yr liwil a laddwyd yn y twnel rhwng Ffestiniog a Dolyddelen. Cymerodd le dydd Gwener diweddaf yn Ysgoldy Llwyn- ygell. Yr oedu. yn bresenol heblaw y trenghoiydd, Mr. G. J. Williams, y Mri. T. F. Evans, arolygwr Mwnau ei Mawrhydi, Smith, prif beirianydd y London and North Western Company, ei cyfreithiwr neu gynyrchiolydd, Mr. Preston, ac 0. D. Hughes, etc. Parhaodd y trengholiad am ddwy awr. HolwyJ yn mlaenaf Mr. Macgregor, prif beirianydd y llinell, yr hwn a eglurodd y gwahanol gy- farwyddiadau a roddid sylfaenedig ar actau seneddol. Dywedodd eu bod yn defnyddio dynamite a cotton. Nid ydoedd yn adnabod J. Rees yn bersonol. Deallai mai tr wy ifrwydriad y cymerodd y ddamwain le. Rees Evans, ganger y criw y ii'rwydrodd y pylor i'w gwyneb, a ddy- wedodd ei fod wedi gwneud pob ymchwiliad ar ol i'r tyllau gael eu saethu y dydd blaenorol i'r ddamwain. Yr argratf ar ei meddwl oedd mai pedwar o'r saith dwll oedd wedi myned allan. Nis gallasant fod yn sicr. Cawsant belen o dynamite ar lawr. Rhybuddiodd y dynion ar ol hyny i fod yn ofalus. I Nid oedd wedi goliebu y dydd 61 s Foxcroft. Arholwydi'ox- croft, yr hwn a tidywectudd ei fod yn foreman yn shafft No. K, lie y digwyddodd y ddamwain. Nid oedd yn cotio iddo dderbyn unrliyw hysbysrwydd y dydd hwnw oddi with y ganger Evans. vVilliam Thomas, un o'r rhai a anafwyd, a roddodd ei dystiolaeth yn eglur. Aeth yr ergydion allan y dydd blaenorol. Yr oedu Un darn, llawn Jwy dunell, wedidyfod yn rhydd, yn yr hwn yr oedd y dynamite a nrwydroud. Yr oedd John Itees, yr hwn a laddwyd, yn taraw gyda gordd ar ben cun, a Tl'ios. Jone3, yr hwn a anafwyd yn urwUl, yn ei ddal i hollti y plyg pan y digwyddodd y ddamwain. Ail-alwyd Foxcroft yn miaen, a holwyd ef yn fanwl am yr hyn ddylasai basio rhyngddo ef a r ganger Evans yn ddyddml, a chyhuddodd y trenghoiydd ef o wrthod cyflawni ei ddyledswydd fel swyddog uwchraddol, a rhybuddiodd ef i arfer mwy o fan- ylnvydd yn y dyfodol. Talodd y tyst W. Thomas y warogaeth uwchaf i ofal Rees Evans, y ganger. Dych- weloddy rheithwyr reithfarn o "Je arwolaeth ddamweiu- ol."—CoFNUDYDD. INQUEST.—On September 28th, an inquest was opened in the Liwynygeii School-room, before Griffith Jones Williams, Esq., Coroner, and a jury, touching the death of John Ellis, twenty, who was killed in tile railway tunnel by ail explosion. The inquest was adjourned to October 4, when Major Ford attended. Mr. Alfred Alexander MacGregor, Queen's Hotel, Blaenau, was the first witness. He said that he knew that a person died on September 25th, in the North, No. 3 shaft, in the tunnel of the Bettws and Festiniog Railway. He went to the place shortly after the explosion. Tonite and dynamite were used for blasting purposes. A man by the name of Parry gave out the explosives. In answer to Major Ford, witness said there were certain regulations in force at the work respecting missed blasts. Rees E vans, Rhi wbryfdir, said he was within four or five yards of the deceased when the explosion occurred. He saw Thomas Jones there but not the deceased. He could not say how the explosion occurred. He was ganger at the time, and, as such, had to see that everything was carried out properly. De- ceased gave witness a cartridge like the one produced. Four holes had gone off, by all appearance, and it was after that that the explosion occurred. Mr. MacGregor recalled, and examined by Major Ford, said, it was the rule and the custom for the chargeman to examine the locality of the explosion after the blast. The chargeman wrote and the foreman made a certificate before another charge was put into the rock. Samuel Foxcroft, Glanaber, Glanpwll, Festiniog, said that Ree;1 Evans was the ganger at the time the acci- dent happened and it was his duty to certify that the place was safe before the men returned to their work. If there was a large stone at the side of the place blasted and a cartridge was in it, the concussion caused by break- ing that stone would explode the cartridge. It was before the accident when Rees Evans told the men, "Now lads, be careful; I am afraid a hole has missed fire." The cnarg-e nau oeen urea Detween twelve and two o clock ou the previous day. William Thomas said he believed that four blasts occurred on Wednesday. Rees Evans, the ganger, went to the place to see that everything was rbdit before the men returned to work, which they did ill twenty-five minutes. On Thursday ntornimr the men were working as usual. Thomas Jones and John Lewis were working and John Rees was lifting up the debris with his spade. In doing so he got hold of the top of a. charge of dynamite with his spade. He called Rees Evans, the ganger, and said to him, "Do you see what I have found?" Evans afterwards got a candle to see if ho could find any more but he did not succeed. He, how- ever, cautioned the men to be careful. Afterwards Thomas Jones got hold of a wedge to split a stone and John Rees struck the top with his hammer. The stone weighed two or three tons. W itness saw deceased split off two pieces. The blast then came in witness's face and he was violently thrown down. The deceased died the same day at Oakeley's hospital. The jury returned a verdict that John Reeswas killed by an explosion of dynamite in Xo. 3 level of the Bettws and Festiniog Railway.

PONTF.BWYD. _SCHOOI^TKEAT.—On Thursday, October 3rd, a treat was given to trie children of the Ponterwyd Board School. In the afternoon, the children, numbering about eighty, sat down in the schoolroom (which was tastefully decorated) to tea, and a plentiful supply of excellent cake. After tea, the meeting was adjourned to seven o'clock, when the school and. their friends re-assembled in the chapel for singing and recitations, under the conductorships of Mr. Pugh the master and Sir. \V. H. Davies, of Gate Cottage, presiding at the harmonium. The programme was a long one, and was carried out very satisfactorily, and to the ltigh delight of the children who heartily responded to the vote of thanks which was proposed to those kind ladies who attended to the tea making, presented the cake, and decorated the schoolroom, viz., Mrs. and Mis; Jorbett, Airs. Harvey, Davies, Miss Morgan, and Miss Hughes.

WELSHPOOL, FAIR.-At the smithfield on Monday, Oct. 7, Mr. Thomas Morris sold a good supply of stock, including a lot of very prime fat beasts, yearlings, a large number of sheep and lambs, pigs, and calves; also a number of horses, &c. The trade for fat. stock was lower, although there was a fair demand. Bullocks made from k20 7s. tkl. to E26 2s. 6d., and cows to £23 7s. 6d. per head; fat wethers, 54s. to 58s. 6d.; calves, S3 2s. to 21 10s. The horse trade was dull, but several cart colts, suckers, ponies, &c., were sold at satisfactory prices. Mr. J. Hickman also sold a lot of cattle, sheep, lambs, &c., and a prime lot of useful horses. CALVIXISTIC METHODIST ANNUAL TEA MEETING.—-The children of the Calvinistic Sunday School, to the number of 120, were treated by the members of the chapel, to a tea on Tuesday, October 8. The arrangements were under the care of The Misses Bebb, Mr. and Miss Muir, Mrs. T. L. Morris, Miss Davies, Miss Vansues, Mrs. Reese and Mrs. Williams. After tea the children met in the ch1.pd to compete for prizes in reading, singing, spelling, Scrip- ture, history, and recitation. A TROUBLESOME PAREXT.—At the Police Court, on Tuesday, October 8th, before the Mayor, S. Davies, Esq and \V. T. Parker, Esq., William Jones, gardener, Welsh- pool, was charged with breaking the windows of a house occupied by his sor., Edwin Jones, Bear-yard, and causing a disturbance.—Edwin Jones stated that his father left his mother some time ago. He (complainant) took a house for his mother and brother to live in. On Monday night, about eleven o'cluck, his father came and broke the windows. Prisoner was continually annoying them.— Mrs. Rowlands, a neighbour, corroborated the complain- ant's statement.—Prisoner was lined including costs, and in default was committed for seven days. COUNTY COURT, TUESDAY, OCT. 8th.—Before Judge Beales. There were two adjourned cases, ninety-six new plaints, and four judgment summonses. CLAIM FOR £:J5 10s. DAMAGES. JONES AND WIFE VERSUS LUCAS, OAK VALLEY, MINSTF.ULEY. -Mr. Morris appeared for the plaintiff, and Ilr. ewell repre- sented the defendant. Mr. Morris said the plaintiffs owned a farm called Ivy House. The defendant was formerly a tenant of the farm under an agree- ment, dated the 4th October, 1876. The dispute was puivly an agricultural one, aud he would liavo preferred to have had it decided by some one thoroughly acquainted with agriculture. The claim was brought in a measure under an agreement anu Partly without it. The agreement provided that the defendant should leave the premises in good order, and this had not been done. The claim assumed seven heads, one of which was the should leave the premises in good order, and this had not been done. The claim assumed seven heads, one of which was the Providing of timber for the purpose of improving the farm. There was a claim of £10 for manure, which was brought in con- sequence of the defendant's having removed the mauure instead of leaving it for the use of the incoming tenant. The next claim was for a quantity of iron that het" been allowed the Üe- fendant for repairs. They claimed t7 10s. for dilapidation, which they would show had been most deliberately done. The elefendant was bound to keep the premises in good repair, the landlord finding him materials for the purpose. The defendant had been supplied with the means, but had not applied them to their proper use. He would now call the plaintiff, Edward Jones. Kdward Jones said the farm was let to the defendant under the agreement produced. On the 25th March last witness gave defendant notice to quit on account of his bad management, and also for having carted away timber that Was given him for improving the farm. He (plaintiff) claimed clo as compensation lor the timber that had been taken away by the defendant. He supplied Lucas with timber in ls70 for the "purpose of repairing the farm. The defendant used some of it to the value 01 £ 1 or ~1 10s., aud carried away the rest, but witness did not know how he disposed of it. On the 25th March last witness saw a waggon load of timber being removed from the: farm to the de- fendant's present residence. Plaintiff foiled 1(1;) trees for the defendant to use ou the farm, taking a, portion of them for him- self. Those lie took away he made an allowance to the defend- ant for. The timber he saw going to the house where the de- fendant was now living at would be worth about £ 2. His next claim was £ 10 for an improper removal of the manure oy the defendant. There was a quantity of mruiure in the farmyard in the autumn of 1,77, and in the spring of the soliowiiig year. Lucas took it out of the yard in March last. The manure was the produce of sixteen acres of land. The present tenanoon the farm had put in a claim for £ 10 cn account of the loss he had sustained through the removal of the manure by the previous tenant. The manure was carted up a lane by the defendant aud thrown over a hedge on to a crop of wheat, and it wus not cartell iu the ordinary way. Witness spoke to the defendant on the subject, and the latter told him he should do as he liked, and if the plaintiff objected to what he was doing, he could apply for a remedy at law. In removing the manure tne Ü0Íe¡¡¡iarH broke the hedge down aud injured tho bit ik The gap made in the hedge the defendant filled Ul) with a few thorns. Witness had allowed tile defendant a quantity of iron for repairing the fences and hedges, for which lie now claimed £ 1 I0s. The iron had not been used, nor had he seem anything of it.since it had passed ilito the hands of the defendant. The next claim was brought under a clause in the agreement, which stipulated that the"de- feiidaufc should keep the gates, stiles, and fences in a proper state of repair. This had not been done. The defendant's neighbours had complained to plaintiff about Lucas's cattie straying, and to prevent any further complaints the defendant was supplied with materials to repair the iences fc- The defendant had left the farm with the gates, stiles, and fences in a bad state, which the plaintiff had now to make good. Lucas had destroyed eleven young chesnut trees, which wore growing in the garden hedge near to the house. The trees were a protection, and also an ornament, and were from fourteen to sixteen feet ill )¡ei;;llt, being some eleven years' gwwtn. After the defendant had received notice to quit, and previously to his leaving the farm, hecut these saplings down and left them in the hedge. Near to the farmyard gate he cut a large holly tree down, leaving it in the hedge. A quantity of rails and other things were also taken away, and for these witness claimed £ 7. for the general dilapidation of the property ho claimed £ 7. The defendant had taken away from the yard about eight loads of a useful class of stones. He had damaged the buildings bv sawing the beams in the partitions separating the beans' and the barley, When witness saw the defendant doing this he askell him his reasons, and he said they were difficult to get over. The cart house and other buildings had been similarly injured, Most of the buildings were thatched in an eld- fashioned way, aud the defendant having cut the cord through caused the thatching to come oit more rapidly than if it had been left alone. If he was allowed 67, as compensation for the loss he had sustained for dilapidation, it would not repay him. He could not assign any reason for defendant's conduct, except that the damage had been wilfully done. Mrs. Jones, wife of the last witness, said that the farm which had been occupied by the defendant had belonged to her father. When Lucas came to the farm she allowed hiui £ 1 towards put- tins the fences in a thorough state of repair. He had been allowed a quantity of wire and iron to be used for improving the farm, but she had not seen any of it used. She knew that a number of trees had been cut down by the defendant who had done it wituout having obtained any permission. She had given her consent to him to take down a window sill as he said it would be an improvement, but he had taken others down on his own responsibility. Matthew Jones said he was the present tenant of Iw House i arm. He had made a claim of £ 10 against the landlord, owing to the manure having been removed from the farm. > lien he went to the farm the fences were in a very bad state, and had to be put in repair. Richard Parry said he was a surveyor and land agent. He knew the property in question, and bad made an inspection in July. The document produced was in his handwriting, and contained a list of the valtmtions he made in respect to the injuries the farm had sustained through the mismanagement of the defendant. The valuation was a fair and reasonable one. In cross-examination, Parry admitted that his valuation was Principally made on what had been told him by the plaintiff. Mward Jones, as he had made his valuation in July, which was after the defendant had left the farm. This was the case for the plaintiffs. T V Newe11 having opened the case for the defence, called John Lucas, who said iie was a farmer, and the defendant in toe present action. In 1876 he took the farm from Mrs. Jones, fences and tiie farm generally being in a dilapidated state. ~Vnu'ttber of the gates were out of repair, and were no worse atter he left the farm than when he took the management of it. it ,u the fence which adjoined the wheat field had been tl « before he became the tenant, and he took the manure to tne field t hrough the gap because it was more easily done that way, and because it was usually taken that way. He had spent « .roe suin °f money in repairing the fences, which, when he nrst saw them, had the appearance of having been neglected for many years. He remembered Mr. Jones felling some timber. The portion that was given witness was all used for farm pur- poses. The timber that the plaintiff had seen in the waggon had been given witness by his father. The plaintiff had given hnn;sonie timber to repair the farm in consequence of the.damage caused by the felling of the timber. With respect to tile manure, what be had put on the wheat field had been done to improve the crop, and could be purchased at the most for £ 1 ISs. In consequence of the manure bmn"- put on the wheat the result was a good crop, from which the in coming tenant benefited, as witness sold him his share of the crop. He considered that the incoming tenant had not suf- fered any loss through the manure being put on the wheat c-op J he iron that had been allowed him had all been used on tiie farm. Before leaving the farm witness made an examination and had the gates and fences put in proper reoair. He denied that the thatching of some of the buildings had been destroyed through any act of his. The thatch alluded to was an old one toni oh by a storm. He never agreed or understood tnat he was to repair the buildings. He had cut down the ches- nut trees, and used what lie wanted of them, leaving the re- Itllltll,er on the farm. He did not remember any hollv bush on the farm, and he had not cut one down as stated by the plain- M- T '1IU* taken (lown the window sills with the sanction of 1 ones, who said she would not make any objection provid- Hi! i buiiding_was not disfigured. In regard to the partitions in jeiwni.headiaitteclhavii.gtakendcwn a piece of wood that was rr,en> but heh id replaced it at the request of Mr. and Mrs..Tone- e stones that he had removed were his own property, and had j'een taken from the clover fields, and ho denied having knocked lunvn any wall. He had not taken any rails away so as to cau<e damage to the fences. He might have had a complain# from :i nei^hl)our as to his cattle straying, but immediately afterwards !'l his fences repaired. He had a claim against the plaintiff wllih he intended proceeding with at another court. l'ham Vaughan said he lived near to Ivy House Farm. >*nen the defendant took the farm the fences were in a m i state. At this stage of the proceedings Mr. Nawell stated that Mr. Tv,ns they could arrange the matter. solicitors on both sides then retired, and on their return ■ -Jewell said the case had been settled. Tha plaintiffs wiiJi- set offtl°ir elaim' and t;ia defendant had agreed to withdraw his The hearing of this case occupied nearly six hours. A HARD CASE FOR THE L'LATNTU-'I-. avid Lewis, Welshpool, sued Messrs. Owen and Honer, coa merchants, for the recovery of A,6 10s., which had been over- paid on an account. ihe plaintiff was represented by Mr. Morris, w ti stated that he had been in the habit of dealing «,ith the defendants for two years, and during that time he h d pven his orders and paid the money to a man named Si.is- ,1; who was in the employ of the defendants. Towards the latter enfl of August Salisbury called on witness and enquiied If lie required any coal, asking him at the same time for £ 2 on account, as he said Mr. Honer was away from hOlr4 and he wanted money to pay tho men. Witness gave him the money, and on the 31st August Salisbury m.-de another application jr money, and witness gave him f-l 10s. The next day he s:r.v • Honer, and informed him that he had advanced the money to .Salisbury, and was told that it would be all right. Ihe coal he ordered was delivered on .September 12, and two days after Mr. Honer called on witness, and he pail him i?' for the coal, on the understanding that he was to have a portion refunded. Homer said that fie had discharged Salisbury, Wit he would see that witness had his money. That night Salisbury absconded, and as the plaintiff had not received ,it was legitimately his, the present proceedings were taken for the recovery of the money. Air. Hoiler said that the ulaintiff had sriven him the order tor the coal, and that after its delivery ho had been paid for it j'y the plaintiff, who then told him that he had lent some money i° ^hsbury. Witness said that ho should see Salisbury that "ay, and would send him to the plaintiff. Salisbury had not obtained the money, either with his approval or with his ^"owiedge. H's Honour said that the plaintiff could not recover ihe money he had lent Salisbury, as it had not been obtained w'; h the_ sanction of the defendants. It was a hard case for tiie P-aintiff, but judgment would be given for the defendants. TOWX COUNCIL, TUESDAY, OCTOBER S. -Present: The Mayor (Mr. S. Davies), Aldermen F. Jones, E. Jehu, and '.V. Kogera, Councillors T. P. Jones, W. Beattie, T. W. Parker, T. ^Jet'j'is, J. Sayee, G. Morris, W. Rowland, Ii. Jones, and o! iV. Harrison .Mr. E. Jones, town clerk, Mr. Hurst, borough surveyor, Mr. E. Price, inspector of nuisances. THE CROSS PUMP AND SEWER. The SURVEYOR, in answer to a question, stated that Mr. Harpùr's closet was now connected with the sewer, and 11e wished to know if he was to carry out the instructions of the Watch Committee. The MAYOR said it had been agreed that should be done and before the pump was used by the public the first lot of water was to be pumped out, and if found unobjectionable it would be again thrown open to the public. Ullo THE WATER SUPPLY. LNO MAYOR remarked that at a previous meeting tho Council deputed the Water Committee to meet Lord Powis Pool..f lordship had ottered t > let them have the mill jjoai at" le-il, ii of t.2:j a year, and to the well up to them. Tne TOWN CLERK read a report from Mr. Newifl on the sub- ject, in which certain stipulations were put down regulating the cl'-aniig out of 'he pool, and other matters. The SravsvOR, replying to the Mayor, stated that ho. cmid not tell the cost of the puddle wall until the pool had beiai cleaned uut. The MAYOR thought they ought to accept the offer of Lord Powia, which in his opinion was a very kind one. If they did uot accept the offer, they must put up with a scarcity of watur, which they all knew to be a serious evil, and one that wanted remedying. This appeared to be just the remedv they wanted and he thought they had better take it at the price offered, The miller said that it would take a fortnight in summer to sret the water up, and he should like to know what the town w ui(l do with a stoppage of water for a fortnight at a time in ihe siimmer. Councillor T. MORRIS was of opinion that the offer was a most liberal one, and one which they ought gratefully to ¡¡t;c\"jJ. Councillor T. W. PARKER proposed that they should accept the kind and liberal offer made to them by Lord Powis, in order that they might have a good supply of water. Alderman J EIIU, with much pleasure, seconded the motion. Alderman lOUERS failed to see that any argument lutll been used against the using of the mill by the miller. Councillor SAYCE thought differently. If they once per- mitted the mill to go out of their hands, they did away imme- diately with their storage. The BOROUGH SURVEYOR thought it would be wise to do away with the mill. If they were to raise the embankment of the pool, it would be of the greatest use to them for storage. Were they to keep the embankment at the same Height as it was at present, it would be of hardly any use to them. C0uudllor T, W. MOURJS said that it mignu lie made :1, very valuable storage, on account of its lJein: all acre ill and also five feet. 1:1 depth. Councillor Moiiius said it might be feasible for them to come to some arrangement with the miller for the two particular months in tile year. Councillor .SAYCE differed with Ir. Morris, :1'; he thought both parties would want it at a time when neither could spare it. • Aldennm ROGERS thought it was in the summer time that the water would naturally lind its way into the lower pool. The MAYOR wished to know how they replied to the state- ment of the miller, who said that it took fourteen days copump tiw water up I Wuat were they to do in the town for fourteen days in a case of drought ? Ahlerman E, Jiaiu was strongly in favour of the proposed additional supply of water, and he thought they ought to secure it. The Bor nigh SURVEYOR stated that the water was so low a short time ago that the turncock told him that the three pools could be run on in one day. Councillor SArcE thought the subject had beendisGussecllong enough. If they had plenty of water, lie "anted to know why they were thinking of getting iron pipes, whicii would be ex- pensive, to prevent evaporation ? The MAYOR, in answer to a question, stated that the mill would not be available until ;,brd1 next, unless an arrangement l'o1\ld be come to with the miller. The motion was then agreed to. CULVERTS. A letter was read from Air. Hole, surveyor to Forden union, ill which he stated that he would meet the Board's Surveyor ill reference to the culverts between Criggion and Trewerne town- hips, and Ulentioned that his Boarct-were willing to bear half he expense, which would be shared between the \rel,hrJ001 and Fonlea Boards. Air. HURST said the expense would not exceed ei 10,4, It was agreed to adopt the suggestion of Mr. Hole relating to the division of the expenses. CORRESPONDENCE. Communications were read from Airs. Bee' and Mr. V/. A. Rogers in reference to the Trelydan foot-bridge. The Board were of opinion that they were. not responsible, and the Town Clerk was requested to write to Mrs. Beck to that effect. CAMBRIAN ARCII.KOLOG1CAL SOCIETY. A letter was read from the secretary of the Cambrian Archre- ologictii Society requesting that the Corporation would allow their names to be placed oil the committee, and asking them 0' to render the association any assistance they could when it visited Welshpool next August. The consideration of the subject was adjourned to another meeting. THE IHGIIWAY ACT. The Clauses of t:w new Highway Act in reference to the regulations respecting locomotives OIl highways were read by the TOWN CLERK. Councillor G. D. HARRISON made it suggestion that the con- sideration of the Act should be referred to the Highway (jOin. mittee who should present, a report on the subject, and that they should express all opinion which could be submitted to th" Quarter Sessions for :\Iontgol1l:ryshire, The suggestion was adopted. THE SUIVL., REPORT. This report was as follows Gentlemen,— [ b, to lay before you currcspontlellCi;1 with regard to Trelydan lOo:1l'lrlge auÜ proposed culverts oetween Uriggioa and Trewern to "dL.)!lips. I 11:tvo to report that the cellar under Mr. Ko'oertso;'s shop, Broad-street, is now being connected with the sewer, an i I find Air. Harper's closet is already connected. I have informed Yír, Groves that his new house, f!ungro?-Iane, will not be declared h,bitabie until he connects the ce'lar with the new sewer in Cobden-street. He says that he is willing to drain it if the owners of other property will join. him in the cost, and have their cellars drained at the satne time. 1 submit statement of wages paid during last mouth. My estimate for the ensuing month is £50. I have the honour to be, gentlemen, your obedient servant, Ii. Hcnsr. Welshpool, Oct. 7, 1878." The SURVEYOR, replying to a question, said that now that they lmd been to the expense of making the sewer in Cobden- some of the parties were in no hurry to drain into it, THE LATE INSPECTOR OF NUISANCES. It was decided that a settlement should be Hlade with Mr. Clayton, the bte collector and inspector of nuisances, so as to have his bonds delivered up.

REPORT OF THE MEDICAL OFFICER. Dr. BARRETT, the medical officer of health, presented the following report for the quarter ending Sept. 30, 1878 Welshpool Urban Sanitary District.—Heaths in the quarter: .\I::le 14, females ll; total 25. Births in the quarter Males 20, females 25 total 54. No epidemic disease in the quarter, in the month of September three infants and one person aged 80 died from diarrhiea of the infants one was a chronic ease, two were caused by errors in diet and imperfect nursimr. The mortality is favourable, being 15 in a 1,000, or a mean annual rate. The births are also favourable, being more than double the number of (leath". The medical officer strongly recommends steps being taken for eariy storage of water. J. B. BARllSTT." This terminated the business of the Council.

LLANGOLLEN. MISSIONARY MEETING.—On Thurs(byevening, Oct. 3, the local branch of the English VVesleyan Missionary Society held its annual meeting, Gapt. Paull, Pentrefelin, being in the chair. Excellent addresses were delivered by the Rev. M. Banifonl, Superintendent of the circuit, the Hev. Mr. Barker, Wrexham, the lLev. Mr. Welsford, Llangollen, and the ltev. Dr. Jones, Baptist College. The secretary, Mr. Barker, reported a large increase in the contribution of the Vvrrcxham circnit during the past year. The atendf1,;lCe at this meeting was the largest ever seen on similar occasions. LOCAL EOARn, THURSDAY, OCT. 3.-Present: Mr. S. G. Pell (chairman;, Major Tottenham, Captain Best, Messrs. Lloyd Jones, E. H, Roberts, Thos. Hughes, Edward Roberts, Air. P. Minshall (deputy clerk), Air. T. iidmunds (surveyor). The Smith field Lease.—'The notice convening the meeting, and the minutes of the previous meeting having been read, it was re- solved that the Works Committee should inspect the work done in the Smithfield by Mr. Lloyd,' the lessee, and report thereon to next Board. ocer Penywern .Brook.—A report by Mr. Edward Roberts, Chairman ot Works Committee, was received, rejoin- mending that a bridle bridge be erected over the brook near Cherry 1'ree Cottage, at a cost of about ,d2. The report was adopted, and the cost ordered to be included in next year's estimate. Arrears of Pavement Account.—It was resolved that the clerk take the necessary proceedings for the recovery of a balance of pavement account from Air. M, Roberts. The Late Clerk ;ind the city Cash Account.—Captain Best re- ported that he had had two interviews with Air. Richards on tho question of his handing over to the Board the sum of ..£14 5s. (id., tiie balance of petty cash account left in his hands at the time he ceased to be clerk of the Board. Air. Richards had persistently refused toobey the wishes of the Board in this re- spect, and fllrth0r claimed a salary for six months. Captain Best promised to put his report in writing, and hand it over to the clerk, to be brought forward for discussion at an adjourned meeting of the Board. Lighting the T .m.—1This question was also adjourned to the same date, it being understood that a meeting of the Gas Di- rectors would be held on the following Monday, to consider the requisition of the thard for a reduction in the price of gas tn(I and an extension of tite to streets where they were not at present bid down. The Proposed P(),¿ntn¿,A report drawn up by the Works Committee was read, recommending chat Air. Morgan be allowed a supply of water for a fountain which he proposed greeting in fi-oitr, of the Royal Hotel, at the rate of 10s. a year; and if ay- rangements were nade whereby the water could be U:ïjllZe-:1 in the yard, the supply could be obtained free of cost.—The report was adopted. iVatur jtiie:— Air. Fell gave notic? of a motion to the effect that water rates be abolished, and in lieu thereof that water rent" tie levied. Dm-Tuntpikad Rottds.—Air. Fell explained that by a recent Act. which came into operation in August last, the county authorities ,v,yuld have the power to contribute half the expen- ses iucurreu III the maintenance of the above roads. Tile lenoth of the Ruabon and Ruthin roads within their district was about three miles. Mr. 1> dl moved, as a matter of urgency, that a separate account of the cost of maintaining the said 1"0:1118 be kept from the 23th of last September, in conformity with the ISth section of the Act passed. Petroleum L:eenees.—Tiie Chairman read a section of the Act, by which it appeared that in places where tiiere were no Urban Sanitary Authorities, the granting of these licences had been entrusted to the magistrates. Here, however, it seemed that the Local Board possessed that power, and two applications had been seui in by local tt',deS:11en.1'1l(, Clerk was requested to look further into the matter and report to next meeting. Bcul Bye-Uoids.—Captain Best complained of the bad state of the road leading from the Gelrant to Tynyeelyn, and offered to do all he could to assist the Board in putting it in a proper state of repair. Ratable Value of Royal Oak.— The Surveyor brought forward a request from Airs. Edwards, Hand Hotel, for :t reduction in the ratable value of the house, formerly known as the Royal Oak, which, it was alleged, was but partially occupied. It being proved, however, that the house was furnished, the Board re- solved nùt to create a precedent by allowing any deduction in this case, it was remarked that three or four similar applica- tions had at different times been refused.. Plans of yew Ilounes.—Plana of new houses to be erected by Air. Edward Itoberts, Rose-place, in John-street, were acknow- ledged as reher1, "out as they had been submitted for the in- spection vi the Works Committee, they were ordered to lie on the table. SPECIAL PETTY SE.SIOXS, WEDNESDAY, OCT. 2.-TIefore Col. Tottenham and Capt. Dickin. Charge of Larceny. —Inspector Humphreys charged David Williams, labourer, Rose Place, with having stolen a piece of cloth, valued £1, the property of his father.—John Jenkins, labourer, Mill-street, said prisoner offered him tho cloth, saying he was going awav to New Zealand, and witness bought it for 5s.—Margaret Williams, sister of prisoner, said she remembered her brother coming home in a state of drunkenness, and while she was out he must have abstracted the cloth.—The prisoner pleaded not guilty," and was committed to the Quarter Sessions. Another Charge.—David Williams, the prisoner in the last case, was charged by Evart Jones, gardener, Gelrant, with an assault on the previous Saturday night.—Complainant said that on returning home on the night in question with his wife and a 11cinboar he heard shouts and screams proceeding from Rose Pl ice. Williams's sister asked complainant to go and save her father, but at first he declined to interfere. He saw the prisoner enter the house and strike his father about the head. The father escaped out of the house into the garden, followed by the son, who chased him, and said he would kill him. They ran into an adjoining garden, when prisonr hit his father down, and was 1)3ati:1g him on the ground. He (witness) then went between him and his father, and tried to get the hitter up, when prisoner struck him in his eye till he feb to the ground. He ,l1eH kicked him in the left temple and also on the hip. The marks on his face were made by prisoner.—The Bench adjourned the further hearing of this case, and bound both pro- secutor and his wife to appear when called upon, when the result of the previous charge will be ascertained. Alleged Theft of Geranium^ Pi:;nts.-I;arnuel Powell, collier, St. Alartins, was charged with stealing geranium plants the property of Lord A. E. Hill Trevor. Brynkinallt. Evidence was given to the effect that prisoner entered the garden on the alleged pretext of buying some plants. He was, however, on this as well as on another ocoasion, refused and ordered away. Subsequently, however, he was seeit by a boy taking some away, and a quantity of plants were found in an adjoining field. Pri- soner was followed and charged with the offence, which he ad- mitted. Prisoner was remanded until next Petty Sessions.

TIDE TABLE FOR ABERYSTWYTH, ABERDOVEY, AND BARMOUTH. Oct. 'Aberystwyth. Aberdovey. Barmouth. —. a.m. p.m. a.m. p.m. a.m. p.m. Fri.11 7 l.r> 7 29 7 4-i |' 7 58 7 24 7 3<S Sat.12 i 7 43 7 57 8 1: 8 ti 7 52 8 Sun.13 8 11 2 8 40 8 8201 8 31 Mon.14 8 39 8 U 9 8 9 23 8 48 9 3 9 9 9 25 9 38 9 54 9 18 9 31 Wed.1(; 9 40 9 50 10 9 10 25 9 49 10 5 TOUT.17 10 13 10 32 10 42 11 1 10 22 10 41

RAINFALL AT PENIARTH GARDENS. For the month ending September 3J, 1578. Day of Rain. Day of Rain, month. JJ1;hes. month. Indies. 1 is 2 — 19.. -03 3 — 20 -31 4 — 21 — 5 — 22 — G — 23 -72 7 '02 21 -or 8 "10 25 9 — 2G -JY 11 — 23 12 '14 2!) J] 11 z ■« 15 y> -33 17 •• •• — Toted 3'5'2 G. MURRAY. HARVEST THANKSGIVING SERVICES. LLANTIHAIADII y MOCHNANT.—The annual harvest thanksgiving services were held by the Baptists, Calvinis- tic Methodists, Independents, and Weslsyans, on Tuesday, September 24, and were well attended. MEIFOD.—These annual services were held in the chapels on Tuesday, Sept. 24, when prayers were offered and addresses given at the Independent Chapel at 10 a.m., Wesleyans at 2 p,m., and Calvinistic Methodist at 6.30. All the services were well attended. LLAXFAIR CAEREINIOX.—'Thursday, Sept. 23th, was the day appointed by the Wesleyans, Independents, and Calvinistic Methodists, to hold these services. The Revs. D. S. Thomas, J. Gray Jones, and T. J. Humphreys, gave very able addresses, and the congregations were large. LLANDRINIO.—Harvest thanksgiving sendees were held in the Parish Church, Llandrinio, and at the School Chapel, Arddleen, on Sunday, September 29. The offer- tories, amounting to 16s. 10d., were given to the Salop Infirmary. The sermons were preached by the Rev. George Williams, curate of Gwersyllt. COEDPOETH.—On Thursday evening, Oct. 3rd, thanks- giving services were held in the Iron Church, which was very effectively decorated for the occasion. There was a. very large congregation. The first part of the services was intoned by the Rev. J. Williams, vicar of Minera, and the second part by the Rev. J. Thomas, curate, an appropriate discourse being impressively delivered by the Rev. Griffith Jones, curate of Wrexham. LLAXGADWALADR.—Services were held in the morning and in the afternoon on Thursday, Oct. 3, at Llangad- waladr Church, which was nicely decorated for the occa- sion. In the morning the Rev. R. Boycotte, Llangollen, preached an English sermon and in the afternoon the Rev. J. Reed, Trefonen, preached in Welsh. The congregations were large, especially in the afternoon, and collections were made after each service towards the funds of the church. LiiAXDDjiaujJL.—On Thursday, October ,3rd, harvest home services were held in the parish church which had been tastefully decorated for the occasion by Miss Morgan, the Rectory. An English service was held at 11.30 a.m., when the Rev. W. Williams, vicar of Llaadrillo, preached a suitable sermon from Psalm 145 v. 9. The Rev. D. Jones, yicar of Dyserth, preached an impressive sermon in Welsh at the evening service which commenced at 6.30 p.m. The day was fine and as a natural consequence the attendance at both services was very good. LLAAlnro; D.C.—On Friday, October 4th, a harvest thanksgiving service was held iu the parish church, when the Rev. Mr. rice, Llansilin, preached a very appro- priate sermon in Welsh, choosing for his text the 6th chapter of St. John and 27th verse, "Lbfuriwch nid am y bwyd a dderfydd, eithr am y bwyd a bery i fvwyd tragy wyddol." The church was tastefully and elaborately decorated by the Misses Parry of the Rectory. The service was read by the Rector, and the harmonium was presided over by Miss Hannah Parry, and the singing was excellent. The congregation was very fair and°the collections pretty good, considering that there were two other harvest meetings held in the immediate neighbour- hood the same day. LLANDRIILO.—On Friday, October 4th, thanksgiving services were held at the Parish Church. The church was most beautifully decorated, and large congregations at- tended, especially at the seven o'clock night service. In the morning and afternoon the Rev. Evans, vicar of Cynwyd, officiated and delivered impressive English ser- mons. The Rev. D. Jones, Dyserth, preached a powerful sermon in Welsh. The lessons were read, and prayers offered up by the Rev. T. Williams, the respected vicar of the parish. Au anthem at the evening service was exceed- ingly well sung by the choir, especially the solo part by Mr. Rowland Roberts. At the close of each service, a. collection was made, in aid of the Local Church Mission- ary Society. LLAXSILIX.—The harvest thanksgiving services were held in St. Silin's Church, on Thursday, September 26. The church was beautifully decorated for the occasion by the following, viz., the Rev. D. Davies, vicar, Rev. J. M. Price, Mrs. Tudor, the Misses Tudors, Mrs. West, Tyny- llan, Miss Morris, Lloran, Miss Morris, Rhydleos, Miss Stanfeton, Miss Davies, Vicarage, Miss Whitefield, Glas- goed, Miss James, Miss Davies, PriddbwII, Mr. E. Hughes, Tynewydd, and Master Goronwy Owen Row- lands. The sermons, which were in English and Welsh, were preached by the Rev. J. Williams, rector, Newtown, and the Rev. W. Morgan, Rector of Pennant. The con- gregation was large at each service jJll 10s. 2d. was collected after the afternoon service for the Building Fund of the National School, and after the evening service £21713. 3d. for the Oswestry Cottage Hospital. LLAXDINAII.—On Wednesday, Oct. 2nd, the Calvinistic and Wesleyan Methodists hsld jointly their meetings through the day to return thanks for the good and abund- ant harvest. Meetings were held in the morning in the Wesleyan Chapel, in the afternoon and evening in the Calvinistic Chapel. At each meeting the chapel was densely crowded. Addresses were delivered in the course of the day by the Rev. E. Jones, Calvinistic minister, and the Rev. —Jones, Wesleyan minister, Mr. David Davies, M.P., Mr. R. Evans, Caersws, Mr. Meddins, Mr. Woolley, and others, belonging to both denominations. Large collections were made at the close of each meeting. The united choir sang some excellent harvest pieces during the day, and were commended for their music. Our correspondent adds—It is remarked here how cordially these congregations unite on these occasions, and how their friendship is cemented by their good works. LLAXFYLLIX.—All the Dissenting Denominations in this town united to hold meetings of thanksgiving for the harvest 011 Monday and Tuesday in last week. On Mon. day evening the first meeting was held at the Calvinistic Methodist Chapel. On Tuesday services were held, at 10 o'clock at the Baptist Chapel, at 2 o'clock at the Inde- pendent Chapel, and at 6 o'clock at the Wesleyan Chapel. Addresses were delivered by the Rev. J. E. Jones, Cwm- ifar, Carmarthen, Rev. Hugh Owen, Llansaintffraid, Rev. J. Robinson, Trebrys, Rev. Phillip Williams, Rev. David S. Davies and Rev. Win. Powell. All the meetings were very numerously attended, and a collection was ade at each in aid of the British School Fund. We noticed one feature in connection with these meetings which deserves to be recorded. All the shops in the town were closed during the day, and nearly all the inhabitants seemed to be putting business on one side to attend the services— to offer thanksgiving for the late bountiful harvest. MONTGOMERY —On Tuesday, Oct. 1, harvest thanksgiv- ing services were held in the Parish Church. The decor- ations were artistically executed and produced a good effect. Amongst those who bad assisted were Mrs. Harrison, Mrs. Parker, Airs. Wollaston, Mrs. Mickle- burgh, Miss Morgan, Miss Lucy Mickleburgh, Miss Price, &c. The rooming service commenced by the choir singing a processional hymn. The service, which was fully choral, was intoned by the Rev. B. Wollaston the first lesson was read by the Rev. D. R. Thomas, the second by the Rev. E. J. Ree3, the Rector read the communion service, and the sermon was preached by the Rev. D. R. Thomas, of Meifod. In the evening the Rev. B. Wollaston again intoned the prayers, and the Rev. R. J. Roberts (Llandyssil) read the first lesson, and the Rev. Chas. Wilding, vicar of Arley, the second lesson, the preacher being the Rev. E. J. Rees, of Oswestry. The collections, which were for the Newtown Infirmary, realized about £14. TREFEGLWYS.—Harvest thanksgiving services w<re held in the parish church on Thursday, Sept. 26. The after- noon service commenced at three o'clock, when the Litany was intoned by the Rev. J. M. Jones, B.A., curate oi Caersws, and an eloquent sermon was preached by the Rev. Mr. Jenkins, vicar of Tregynon, the text being Proverbs iii., 9, 10. The anthem was Mawl a'th erys di yn Sion" (J. A. Lloyd). The evening service, which was full choral, and intoned by the Rev. J. C. Bowen, M.A., rector of Denton, Manchester, commenced at 6.30. The lessons were read by the Rev. Morgan Jones, Carno, rural dean. The anthems were All Thy works praise Thee" (H. Church), and Daughter of Zion" (Clark). Two very appropriate sermons were delivered, the first in Welsh, from Hosea ii., 8, by the Rev. Morgan Jones, and the second in English, from St. Luke viii., 5—8, by the Rev. J. C. Bowen. The choir was divided into decani and cantoris, and the manner in which they sung reflects great credit upon Miss Marks, the organist. The church was very prettily and tastefully decorated by Miss Marks, assisted by Miss F. Davis, of Cardiff, and the Vicar. BEIT'.vs.—The annual harvest festival was held recently in the parish church, which had been tastefully decorated by Mrs. and the Misses Marshall. The first service took place at half past eleven, aud there was a good attendance, Lady Sudely, and her little daughter being amongst the congregation. The clergy, consisting of the Rev. J. Roberts, Fron Berriew Rev. J. Jenkins, Bettws Rev. J. Evans, Vaynor, Berriew Rev. W. Brewster, Miduleton, Chir- bury; Rev. Howell Evans, 06wlstry and the Rev. II. J. Marshall, vicar of Bettws, walked in procession from the schoolroom, preceded by a very handsome banner, sing- ing hymn 3S5. The banner, which is made of blue silk, contained monograms—-1.11.0., and Alpha-Omega en- twined, with the motto Under this banner." The prayers were read by the ILw. J. Jenkins, (curate), the first lesson by the Rev. J. Evans, and the Rev. W. Brews- ter read the second. The anthem was taken from several of the Psalms. The second portion of the prayers were read by the Rev. J. Roberts. The Rev. Canon Howell Evans read the epistle, the Vicar the gospel and the communion. An excellent sermon was preaehed by the Rev. Canon Evans, from 1 Corinthians, 3rd en. and part of the 9th verse—" We are labourers together in God." Services were also held in the evening, when the sermon was preached by the Rev. G. Cuthbert, (Aoerhafesp). PEXYBOXT-FAWR.—Thanksgiving services were held in the Parish Church on Wednesday and Thursday, the 18th and lUth September. The service on Wednesday com- menced at 6 30 p.m., when the lessons and prayers were read by the Rector, the Rev. W. Morgan, B.A. The preacher was the Rev. S. Reed, Trefonen, who founded his discourse on Ephetaans LIth chap. 7th verse—" For whatsoever a man sowcth that shall he also reap." The service on Thursday commenced at 10 30. The Rev. S. Reed read the lessons and prayers, and the Rev. E. Jones, Llanrhaiadr-yn-Mochnaut, was the preacher, selecting as his text Ephesians 5th chap. 20th verse-" Giving thanks always for all things unto God and the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ." The afternoon service was at 2 30. The Rev. W. L. Davies, Llangynog, read the Litany. The Rev. D. Davies,. Llansilin, preached from Ephesians 6th chap. 7th verse- "1 or whatsoever a man soweth that shall he also reap." The evening service was at 6 30. The Rev. W. L. Davies read the lessons and prayers, and the Rev. S. Reed preached from Psalm 116th, 13:1-1 vørse-" What shall I render unto the Lord for all His benefits towards rne," and Proverbs 23rd chap. 26th verse—" My son, give me thine heart." The sacred edifice was decorated for the occasion by Mrs. JÖrss, Miss Evans, Bryiiliyfryd, Miss Edwards, Castell, Miss Roberts, Allenfawr, Miss Roberts, Bryn- dreiniog, and twoschool girls assisted in the absence of Mrs. C. H. Jones, the Schools. The singing was very good, particularly the anthem, '"Clo ll'orwch-yr-Arglwydd." Mr. Jones, schoolmaster, ably presided at the harmonium. The congregations throughout the festival were very large, especially on Thursday, at 6 30 p.m., when the church was crowded. The sermons were practical and impressive The collections amounted to about £ 4.—At the Inde- pendent Chapel, at 10 a.m., prayers were offered by the Rev. W. L. Evans, minister. At 2 p.m. there were prayers by the minister and members at 6 prayers and addresses by the Rev. W. J. Evans and Rev. E. Morris Lj<nn'iiaiadr. Collections were made. Two anthems weie> well sung. The chapel was filled.

-=- -= The (Catholic) Bishop of Shrewsbury recently left this country on a visit to Lourdes. -)' ^The Medical profession are now ordering Cadbury's v^ocoa essence iu thousands of eases, because it contains more lllltl'itiou:5 and flesh-forming elements than any other beverage, and is preferable to the thick starchy Cocoa ordinarily sold. When you ask for Cadbury's Cocoa Essence be sure that you get it, as shopkeepers often push imitations for the sake of extra profit. Makers to the Queen. Paris depOt: 90, Faubourg St. Honore,