The Cambrian News and Merionethshire Standard

MY BANQUET. It is well known that from time to time I have given banquets at my bit of a place on the coast and, as banquets seem to be the order of the day, I recently issued the usual invitations and it is hardly necessary to say they were accepted. After the cloth had been removed, Nemo Nullus, Esq., who presided, said My first duty is to pro- pose the Queen, the Prince of Wales, the Princess of Wales, and all the rest of the Royal Family, both here and in other parts of the world. In order to get through a good stroke of business I will also -couple with this toast the Army and Navy and the Reserve Forces, together with the Bishop and Clergy and Ministers of all denominations. That, gentle- men, I think clears the list of the formal toasts, and if you will drink it we shall be able to come to the real business of the evening. (Cheer3.) The Rev Mr Chasuble (of the curate persuasion) said Mr Chairman You'll excuse me, ah, my dear friends, but, ah, it seems to me if I may be allowed to say so-(bear, hear.) I know you, ab, would not wish to, ah—(certainly not)—I thought not, and that is why, you see, I thought that it would he, don't you know, ah, wise—(" Go it, sky scraper. Let us have the text, at any rate," and laughter.) Thanks, my friend. I was coming to that, bltt I am slightly confused, and, Mr Chairman, I think that is all—but I am afraid, sir, ah, that ah, somehow I have-(Loud cheers.) Somehow I have not not made my point clear, but what I want to say is that the church ought not to be mixed up with, ah, with (A Voice The Royal Family.) No yeks the truth is--((' heers, during which Mr Chasuble resumed his seat.) Song, The truth, or something near it." The Chairman I now beg to give you the Candidates." We have no sides here, and I give you them all-likely and unlikely. (Cheers.) I am a Conservative and my forefathers were Conserva- tives, and I hope they always will be—(laughter)— that is, you know, I mean that you understand exactly whit I want to say. (Hear, bear.) If we can beat the Radicals with any sort of a stick we will do it. (Cheers.) If they can beat us, they will do it. (Cheers.) Very well. Then we are square. We Tories are not such blamed fools as to spend a lot of money in fighting a losing battle. (Hear, hear.) But if this very respectable tradesman can find any honour in the game-and he may be made a county magistrate anyhow — I say let him fight. (Hear, hear). Besides, he is brought into good society, and to a man who has money what is more reasonable than that he should spend .it in ways that will bring him into contact with good society. (Hear, hear). We notice him always, and you know it is one of our tricks to drop a fellow dead as soon as we have done with him. There is my friend, Lord Greymoor would have fought this battle if there had been any chance of winning it, but Lord Greymoor is not such a donkey as to loose both the contest and his money in a contest with these miserable Nonconformists. (Three cheers for Lord Greymoor). I daresay you have seen in the newspapers that Colonel Davies- Evans has run foul of his party. ("Shame.") That is not the case. (Hear, hear). We do not like Mr William Jones. You cannot expect us to like a draper, don't you know, but we will vote for him— at least some of us will,—and th& place was not really offered to him until we were quite sure that none of our own lot wanteu it. (Cheers). At election times you have to mix with all sorts of people, but we cannot help it, and perhaps this William Jones will break up those Methodist people, and that will suit our card, don't you know, almost as well as if he won the election. (Loud cheers). You trail this sort of person by inviting him to dinner, making him a county magistrate, walking with him, and driving him about in your carriage, in which he has not learnt how to sit. (Laughter). Yes, I know it is all very bad, but you must do it in these deuced democratic days. (Cheers). I know there is supposed to be another candidate, but really we draw the line there, you know. If we picked him up we could not drop him. (Laughter). He does the thing as well as any of us, and he has cheek. (Loud laughter). I give you the Candidates, and may the result of the election be satisfactory to them all. Song: Oh my, certainly not." Mr Caramel (who has had more champagne than is good for him) What about the London stores. I am not going to vote for anybody who buys goods at the stores, I know Mr William Jones doesn't go to the stores, but what about our chairman, what about him. This 'lection's not to be fought in the interests of stores—what does our-hic-chairman care about him, eh, tell me that. (Order, order). The London rtores--(Lond cries of Order.") Yes, sir, that is what I say, let them give us an order. (Loud laughter). The Chairman I hope gentlemen will preserve Ir'l.L order, \v^neersj. Mr Jigger That is my ope too, air. and I take this bopportunity to hexpress my belief that the Liberal will win in this ere forthcoming battle which is happroaching us as it comes nearer and nearer every day. When I first hentered politics some forty years ago hit was nothingk like things zll are now. I ask this 'ere company, which is getting rather helevated-(loud laughter)—whether a draper is not as good as I ham, and a good deal better too (Cheers and a Voice Shut up") Shut hup, and wy should I ahut hup, if you please. 1-1-- jUproar). Song We drew his club money this morning. ( The Rev Mr Chasuble (speaking to himself) I wish I was at my loigings. If this is a political banquet I have made an awful fool of myself, and they are bringing more wine. What shall I do. I will wish I was at my loigings. If this is a political banquet I have made an awful fool of myself, and they are bringing more wine. What shall I do. I will never attend another political banquet. Oh dear. I am queer. Song You can tell where he's been. The Chairman I wish to give you a toast which I am sure you will receive with enthusiasm, namely the Mayor and Corporation. The Mayor of this town never flags—(laughter)—I say he never flags in—(repeated laughter) Gentlemen, I do not under- stand this interruption. (Hear, hear). What I was going to say was that any path which the Mayor chooses to follow he never flags-(more laughter)—iu following. (Cheers). Song I'm going to do without 'em. Myself (in response to the Host.) Mr Chairman and gentlemen, I rejoice to be the means of bring- ing the nobility and the. common people together. I was quite touched when one of the guests addressed Lord Greymoor as Greymoor" and asked his Lordship to drink with him. (Cheers.) This familiarity is almost pathetic, and you will observe that it did not originate with his lord- ship, which shows how we members of the democracy are advancing. (Hear, hear). I heard our friend the Rev Mr Chasuble, speaking to himself just now, but he need not be gloomy. The Church is a political as well as a religious organization, and it is with the secular arm that she holds her revenues. (Loud cheers). The Tory cause in the county is not very robust, but I think it is absurb of Mr Marshall Griffith to wait until the Lord Lieutenant has fixed on a candidate before he says anything, and even then he does not offer to come fotward himself. (Voices "Too bad," Oh and cheers). I am not a Tory, and am not likely to become one, but I can sympathise with them in their difficulties. (Hear, hear.) They should have elected Mr Vaughan Davies, and then he would never have turned Liberal. (Hisses and uproar). What was the Lord Lieutenant to do. Here was Mr William Jones willing to spend his money on a hopeless battle for any crumbs of honour that might fall from the aristocratic tables, and the Tories themselves would not fight. I say the Lord Lieutenant has done welL (Hear, hear). We Radicals get a fight out of it, and that is something in these dull times, and turncoats will get a lesson that they are not likely to forget. (Cheers). The Radicals of the county have no feeling against the Lord Lieutenant or his candidate and are indebted to him for familiarising his party with the idea of disestablishment. (Hear, hear). It is not by any means an easy thing to serve the Liberals. They are hard to please, but I have always managed to get along with the rank and file, and in the day of battle it is the rank and file who do the fighticg. (Loud applause). I give you, gentle- men, the Chairman. (Cheers). Song Drink, and let's have another." The Chairman It gives me great pleasure to take part in this banquet. (Cheers). I think we shall make a much better fight against the Noncon- formists with Mr William Jones than if one of our own class had come out, and that is our game. (Cheers). We do not care for him, but I am quite willing to do whatever is necessary to back him up in the fight against his own people. (Applause). And you know this battle will give him some sort of position in the county, however badly he is beaten. I think the Lord Lieutenant has done well and it is the duty of Mr C. Marshall Griffith and all the rest of us to swallow the candidate with as few grimaces as possible, and certainly without public displays. (Loud cheers). We could not find a man who would fight, and it is no use disguising the fact. I am much obliged to you and hope we may meet again after the battle, if not victorious at least not disgraced. (Applause). Song Dear me, is that possible." The guests left my place before midnight and I believe the very last of them reached home before noon next day. This report is not as full as it might have been, but it is well somtimes to draw a veil over the later proceedings at a festive occasion of this sort. I went to bed humming the tune As hot as I can make it." The Coast. P.W.

(Jtal artb district. WINDING L'P NOTICE.—Newtown Aerated Waters and Bottled Beer and Porter Company, Limited. MERIONETH POLICE.—Inspector Jones, of Bala, has been promoted to be superintendent in the place of Mr Hughes, who has obtained the chief constableship of Montgomery, and Sergeant Roberts, of Barmouth, has been promoted to the inspectorship. THE TESTIMONIAL TO MR THOMAS GEE.—It has been decided by the Committee that the testimonial to Mr Gee. chairman of the Denbighshire County Council, shall take the form of an oil painting of Mr Gee, to be hung in one of the County Council chambers. The Committee have opened negociations with Mr Leonard Hughes, of Greenfield, Holywell, as to the painting of Mr Gee's portrait, and if Hughes's terms are satisfactory he will receive the commission. A CAMBRIAN GUARD KILLED.-On Wednesday even- ing Mr Griffith Jones, Guard on the Cambrian between Llanidloes and Whitchurch, was killed at Welshpool station. He was attempting to prevent passengers getting into the train while in motion when he aliped and fell between the moving train and the platform. and received injuries from which he died in about half an hour. The deceased was about fifty years of age. was a native of Llanidloes, and leaves a widow and family NORTH WALES WESLEYAN DISTRICT MEETING.—At tie sitting of the assembly at Llandudno, on Friday, t,.e following, after a careful examination, were amongst those unanimously recommended to the con I. rence as candidates for the ministry Mr Garret Roberts, Pwllheli Mr D. Gwynfryn Jones, Dinas Mawddwy aud Griffith 0. Roberts, Maentwrog,— Considerable difficulty was experienced in filling up the vacancies caused by death but after a lengthy discussion the following arrangements were agreed to Pwllheli, T. O. Janes one asked for Cricceth Portmadoc, Richard Lloyd Jones Talsarnau, D. A. Richards Blaenau Ffestiniog, Owen Evans; Barmouth, E. Evans DoJgelley, R. Morgan (A) Towyn, Cad van Davies Aberdovey, one wanted. GREAT AGRICULTURAL SHOW AT WELSHPOOL.— This year the Shropshire and West-Midland Agri- cultural Society will hold its seventeenth grand exhibition of horses and cattle, sheep, pigs, wool, butter, cheese, and butter making at Welshpool when no less than £1,300 will be offered in prizes. The entries will close on May 23rd and the show will be held on June 29th to July 1st. As will be seen from our advertising colamns about 91,300 is being awarded in prizes, including E415 for horses, £290 for sheep, 2355 for cattle, £ 135 for pigs, wool, cheese, butter, butter making competitions, honey, and beeswax, and E60 for horse leaping and turn-out. The band of the 4th Battalion South Wales Borderers (by permission of Colonel Harrison and officers) will per- form each day. Entry forms and all particulars can be had upon application to Alfred Mansell, secretary, College-hill, Shrewsbury. CAMBRIAN RAILWAYS. — Approximate return of traffic receipts for the week ending May 8th, 1892. Miles open, 237 Passengers, parcels, &c., 92.215 merchandise, minerals, and live stock, £2,271; total for the week, £ 4,486. Aggregate from commencement of half-year to this date, £ 68,007. Actual traffic receipts for the corresponding week last year :-Miles open, 237. Passengers, parcels, &c., £ 2,173. merchandise, minerals, and live stock, £ 2,121; total for the week. £ 4,294 aggregate from commencement of half-year to this date, £ 66,703.Increase for the week: Passengers, parcels, &c., £ 42; merchandise, minerals, and live stock, E150;total fortheweek, 9192;aggregate from commencement of half-year, E-. Decrease for the week Passengers, parcels, &c, 9000; merchandise, minerals, and live stock, £-; total for the week, EOO aggregate from commencement of half-year, fOOO Aggregate increase Passengers, parcels. &c, 900, merchandise, minerals, and live stock, £ 1,321; total for the week, £-; aggregate from commencement of half- year, 91,304. Aggregate decrease Passengers, parcels, &c. jEll; merchandise, minerals, and live stock, 900; total for the week, ;C-; aggregate from commencement of half-year, £ —.

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gcath ttnb Jjimctitl JJabicV j" (f ti)ttiiiaU)t. A very large portion of Central Wales on Friday last heard with profound sorrow of the death of Mr R. J. Davies, Cwrtmawr, a justice of the peace for the county and a prominent member of the Calvinistic Methodist Connexion. Mr Davies, up to a few years ago, was apparently in robust health and seemed to have length of dnya reserved to him even b?yond the < allotted span of human life. In 1889, however, he I suffered a slight attack which affected one of his eyes, I and in the winter of last year his right arm was, affected by a similar illness. After a briet sojourn at Aberystwyth, he recovered some of his wonted health and he was able, not only to go about, but to perform public dutils on the nragisteiial bench, in the Board ot Guardians, and in other bodies of which he was a use- ful member. Indeed he may he said to have died in the harness of public duty. He succeeded the late Rev Octavius Davies as chairman of Tregaron guardians and held the appointment up to the beginning of the last poor law year. In order to break the continuity of chairmanship, he refused to be re-elected last year and Mr John Rowlands, of Tyndolau, was elected t) the chair. Last April, however, Mr Davies, having secured the principle, was again elected to the chair and on Tuesday of last week he attended the fort- nightly meeting and presided over. the deliberations (.f the Board. After the meeting, he went to the Railway Station and had returned to the square with the inten- tion of driving home. I.T., wa, observed to have some difficulty in htting his right arm, whereupon a man rtandiog by drove him to the residence of Dr Lloyd near the Station, There it was seen that the attack was a serious one. Mr Davies's friends were com- municated with, and Dr Lloyd in consultation with Dr Rowland, of Aberystwyth, did all that medical skill could devise but without avail, for death super- vened about founo'clock on Friday morning last. The news soon spread and was everywhere receivfd with expressions of sorrow and regret, and of sympathy wish Mrs Davies and the other members of the family. The deceased, Robert Joseph Davies, was born on the 2nd August in the year 1839. and was therefore in the fifty-third year of his age. He was the youngest son of the late Mr Robert Davies, of Aberystwyth, by Eliza. Charles, daughter of the late Rev David Charles, of Carmarthen. On both sules, therefore, the deceased came from honoured and much-respected parents. Mr Davies's father, Mr Robert Davies, was the youngest son of Mr David Davies, of Machynlleth, who married Miss Jannet Jones, daughter of Mr Robert Jones, of Aber- llefenny. Miss Jones, it may be added, was one of five sisters, all of whom were noted for their strength of character and strong religious feeling. Mr Davies's father had one brother, Mr David Davies, of Aberystwyth, afterwards of Pembrokeshire, who was for many years a banker at Aberystwyth, and a partner in the firm of Jones, Davies, and Williams. His only son, Mr David Davie3, of Castle Green, Cardigan, was a man of considerable attainments and of very religious mind. He was the first to translate the Cyffes Fydd" into English and was the founder of the Minister's Fund, a society formed for the purpose of granting aid to the widows of preachers and to ministers suffsring from illness. He died in 1836. Mr Robert Davies had four children—David Charles Davies, the late gentle-minded Principal of Trevecca College Mrs Richard Roberts, Bridge-street, the wife of the late Alderman Roberts, Aberystwyth, and mother of Dr R. D. Roberts and Councillor D. C. Roberts Mrs David Jenkin Davies, Aberystwyth and Mr R. J. Davies, Cwrtmawr. All of these children have died within the last two years, three of them within the last eight months. Mr Robert Davies, father of the deceased, was a man whose memory is still green in the minds of many of the inhabitants of Aberystwyth. His strict integrity, the nobility of his character, and the fervour of his religious life made him respected and beloved throughout town and country. He was for many years foremost deacon in the Calvinistic Methodist body. It was in his house in Great Darkgate-street, now occupied by Mr David Jenkin Davies, that the Confes-ion of Faith of the Connexion was compiled. Mr Robert Davies died in 1841 when his youngest son, the late Mr R. J. Davies, was but eighteen months old. He was thus brought up under the sole care of his mother, & daughter of David Charles of Carmar- then, and neice of the well-known Charles of Bala, one of the founders of the British and Foreign Bible Society. His primary schooling was conducted by Thomas Richards. Afterwards, Mr Davies went to the school then kept by Mr John Evans in Chalybeate Terrice, Aberystwyth, when his great friend and associate was Mr JDhn Mathews, son of the late Mr Mathews, of Aberystwyth, and now manager of the National Provincial Bank at Amlwch. Thence Mr Davies went to University College School, London, of which MfKey was headmaster and subsequently to University College, Loudon. During his stay in London, Mr Davies spent his leisure in going the roun is of the various Courts of Justice and there was scarcely a judge for the last thirty years whom he had not seen either on the bench or pleading as a barrister. In 1861, Mr Davies went to Cirencester Agricultural College, where he remained for twelve months. In 1863, Mr Davies married Miss Humphreys, daughter of the Rev David Humphreys, of Llandefilog, and great grand-daughter of the Rev Peter Williams, the Biblical commentator, and one of the founders of Welsh Calvinistic Methodism. There are surviving issue of the marriage, three sons and four daughters, one of whom a few years ago was married to the Rev J. Saunders, now of Penartb, son of the Rev Dr Saunders. In 1865, Mr Davies was made deacon at Daniel Rowlands's chapel at Llangeitho and soon began to become conspicious in Methodist circles. He was made treasurer of the General Assembly after the death in 1873 of Mr Griffith Thomas, and was closely connected with nearly every movement of Welsh Methodism for the past quarter of a century. When the Cardiganshire monthly meeting was divided into northern and southern meetings, Mr Davies received an invitation from the upper section to become a member of it, though the chapel at Llangeitho is situated in the lowerldivision. Mr Davies was made a magistrate in 1870 and was a regular attendant on Tregaron Bench, in the absence of Mr J. E. Rogers, of Abermeurig. acting as chairman. The deceased was also a member of the Penuwch School Board, and an ex-officio member of the Tregaron Board of Guardians. As before stated, he presided over that body for several years and did good and useful work on the assessment and other committees of the Union. Mr Davies was before everything a Calvinistic Methodist and that probably accounted for the action he took in the last election when he supported Mr David Davies who wis also a member of the Methodist connexion. It was, however, recognised by all who knew the deceased that he was otherwise true to Liberal principles and the party recognised it by offering him the vice-chairmanship of the County Liberal Association which honour, however, he declined. His character, as it appeared outside thf famity circle, was very well expressed at the funeral by one of his farming neighbours. Mr Davies, he said, of all the men I know in the district, was the most conscientious. It was true thathisjudgmentsometimes erred, and whose does not, and that he was somewhat hasty in coming to that judgment but once he made up his mind he eon- scientiously carried out his convictions. He was a man who would give a word of encouragement to any- one he saw striving to do right and would render assist- ance but though I have known him for over twenty j years I felt that I was no nearer to him than at the commencement, owing to his reserve. Mr Davies did not offer himself for election on the first Countv Council but he was unanimously selected as a candidate for his own locality at Llangeitho, and was returned without opposition. The first Council ran its three year course without a single death. The second Council has scarce been three months in office and has lost by death Captain Longcroft, New Quay, and Mr R. J. Davies. As a magistrate Mr Davies was naturally brought into contact with a large number of people. In com- pany with Mr J. E Rogers, Abermeurig, an equally conscientious churchman, he made the decisions of the Tregaron Bench worthy of the respect they recieved throughout the whole'county. Though Mr Davies was a Calvinistic Methodist, it was the feeling in the district that a Methodist when he got into trouble and got before the magistrates was generally dealt with more severe than an erring member of any other denomin- ation. Whether that was so or not, it was certain that Mr Davies brought much common sense and no at little legal knowledge to bear on the cases that came before him and those who acted as advocates and those who were in the habit of attending the courts knew that justice, tempered with mercy, would be adminis- tered by him, without fear favouror affection. His loss on the "Treearon Bench will be as keenly felt by the general public as his loss will be felt within the inner circle of Methodism by the members of the body he loved so well and so faithfully served. The funeral was held on Wednesday afternoon last and was attended by a large number of friends from North and South Wales and by a very large con- course of neighbours from the district within the limits of Aberystwyth Aberayron, Lampeter and Tregaron. The body was laid out in a massive oak coffin with brass mountings and a breastplate with the inscription ROBERT J. DAVIES. Born August 2nd. 1S39. Died May 6tli, 1892. Neighbours and friends began to arrive at Cwrt- mawr, the beAUtiful reoidence of the family, abouteleve4 o'clock and continued to arrive until half past twelve when a short service was held in the house by the Rev T. Le i, Aberystwyth, and Dr Edwards, principal of Bala Theological College. Llangeitho Chapel Choir, under the conduct of Mr Edward Jones, C.M., Llan- geitho Schools, having sung the hymn. 0 Salem fy anwyl gartrefle, the cortege moved off towards Llangeitho, which was some two miles off down the valley, in the following order:— POLICE. Cbief Constable Howeil Evans, Deputy Chief Constab!e Lloyd, and two Constables. DEACONS. Councillor Griffith Williams, Councillor John Mathias, Messrs Evan Evans, solicitor, E. Morgan, photo I grapher, and T. Vaughan, Aberystwyth Messrs David Jones and David Evans, Blaenpenna.1 Thomas Davies, Lwynpiod Jobn Janies, Matsglas and others. CLERGY AND MINISTERS. The Rev D. Worthington, rector of Llangeitho the Rev E. Williams, vicarage, Nantcwnlle the Rev E. Davies, vicarage, Blaenpennal and the Rev T. Davies. vical age, Llauddewibrefi the Revs Llewelyn Rdwards, T. Levi, Lewis Williams, William Jones, John Williams, Penllyn Jones, and R. Hughes, Aber- ystwyth Rev D. Morgan, Penllwyn Rev D. Evans, Talybont Rev T. J. iviorgau, Peagarn Rev Morris Morgan, Swansea Rev John Evans, Abermeurig Rev E. Mtyler, Haverfordwest Rev J. Bowen, Pont- rhydfendigaed Dr Rees, Bronant Rev W. Morgan, Penygatn Rev D. A. Joues, Llangeitho Rev Rees Morgan, Llanddevvibrefi Rev Gritfith Roberts, Cardigan Rev Enoch W. James, Borth Rev D, Jones, Berth Rev Howell Lloyd, Bwlchyllaii Rev Thomas James, Llandyssul Rev T. Morga. Rhht bwys and Rev Meurig Jones, Llanbadarn. TKEGAKON GCARLIANS. Messrs John Rowland, Tyndolau Isaac Davies, Pen lan D. Davies, Llandefeilog Daniel Jones, Esger- hendy John Parry, Monachty D. Morgan, Navy Hall D. W. E. Rowland, the Garth Richard Jones. Cefngaer David Davies, Brynmien William Rees, Waiinfawr Ebenezer Williams, Bronc iradog Thomas Jones. Llydiartfair D. Lloyd, Tyndraenen Evan Rowland, Ystrad William Henry Jones. Pentrepadarn D. E. Davies, Cefnllanio Edwin O. Jones, clerk Morgan Morgan, master of the Work- house S. Tregoning and Morgan Jones, surveyors and T. Morgan, relieving officer. MAGISTRATES ANU COUNTY COUNCILLORS. Mr J. E. Rogers, Abermeurig, chairman of Tregaron Bench Mr John Jones, Cilpill Mr D. J. Williams, Peniefn Councillor Evan Evans, Neuadd, Llwyn- dafydd Councillor Rees Jones, Tregaron Mr James James. Fiynonhywel Mr Watts Williams, St. David's, and Mr David Lloyd. Lampeter, clerk to the Tregaron Bench. THE HEARSE Attended by tenants as bearers-Messrs W. Rowlands. Cwrt; Evan Morgan. Benjamin Evans; David Morgan ana David Morgan, both of Fynongeithio, and Evan Morgan, Bwlchydwyallt. MOURNING CARRIAGES. First containing Mrs R. J. Davies, Mrs Saunders, eldest daughter, and the Misses Mary, Annie and Lily Davies, daughter?. Second, Miss Roberts and Miss Mary Roberts, Aberystwyth, nieces and Mrs T. C. Edwards, Bala. Third, Dr R. D. Roberts, Lon- don, nephew Dr Edwards, principal of Bala College; Mr Charles, Liverpool, first cousin and Mr D. Jenkin Davies, Aberystwyth, brother in-law. Walking behind the hearse were Mr John J. Davies and Mr Walter Davies. sons the Rev J. Saunders. Penarth, son-in-law; Councillor D. C. Roberts, Aber- ystwyth Mr Edwards, The Laurels Mr Peter Williams, Towyn, and Master Ernest Watkin Edwards, The Laurels, Aberystwyth. A wreath was sent by Miss Annie Edwards,London, who was unable to be present. NEIGHBOURS AND FRIENDS. Mr William Jones, Birmingham Mrs Griffith Williams, Bodlondeb Mrs Levi, Mr and Mrs W. T. Williams, Mrs John Williams, Bridge- street, Mr Evan Jones Williams, London and Provincial Bank, Mr Evan Hugh James and Mrs James, Mrs Rowlands, Aberystwyth; Mrs Lloyd, Borth; Miss James, Dolybont Mr D. Howell, Mr J. H. Edwards, Aber- ystwyth Dr and Mrs E. Lloyd, Tregarcn Miss Jones, Cilpill; Mrs Mathias, Mrs Evan Evans, Laura-place, Mrs Lewis Griffiths, Mrs Lloyd, and Miss Griffiths, Great Darkgate-strfiet, Mr R. and Miss Felix, Victoiia-terrace, Mr John Jones (Ifon), Miss Jones. Bank, Miss Edwards, Great Darkgate-street Mis Morris, and Miss Richards, Terrace, Mrs Harry Lloyd. Terrace, Mr Edward Ellis, auctioneer, Mr Hugh Hughes, jeweller, Mr John Thomas and Mr Daniel Thomas, Captain David Lloyd, Mr John Jones, master Aberystwyth Workhouse. Captain Hughes, Portland- street, Mr John Evans, Laura-place, Mr David Evans, Bridge-street, Mr E. Rowe, North-parade, and Mr W. Jeukius, bookseller, Aberystwyth Messrs Wm. Lloyd, Penforial Evan Jones, Penrallt Stephen Morgan, Aerou Park Thomas Lloyd, Llettygog; John Davies, Rhiwonen John Williams, Bronant Robert Evans, Lledrod Peter Williams, Brenig View Thomas Evans, Rhydyronen, Charles Jenkins, Hafod House J. Lloyd, Pant J. Davies, saddler, Tregaron; D. Green, Henbant W Davies. Wenallt; D Davies, Morfa John Thomas, Cilrhug, Timothy Jones, Pant- yrhydd; D. Morgan, Parkrhydderoh D. Evans, Brechfa Dr Evans, Llandyssul John Williams, Cwmelen Thomas Jones, post office, J. Evan, Werna, D. Evans, Parkgryn William Williams, Abercoed William Jones, Bcechfafach Rees Thomas, Nant- melyn Mrs Rees Motgan, Llanddewibrefi, and many others, a complete list of whose names it would be almost impossible to give. Hymns were sung on the way to Llangeitho which was reached about two o'clock. The chapel was at once filled to overflowing, clergy and churchpeople taking their seals with Nonconformists. The Rev T. Levi having given out a hymn, the Rev Wm. Jones read a portion of scripture, and the Rev John Williams prayed. Brief addresses were given by Principal Edwards, the Rev Rees Morgan, the Rev E. Watkin James, and the Rev T. Levi, who dwelt upon the Christian character and conduct of the deceased. At the grave which was dug in the cemetery to the right of the Rowlands' monument, the Rev D. Morgan, Penllwyn, read the Scripture, the Rev Griffith Davies, Cardigan, prayed, and the ceremony WtiS ended by the Rev Morns Morgan, Swansea, giving out the appro- priate hymn. Mae 'nghyfeillion 'adren mynedd. v-

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FISHING. SIR,- Some time ago I was in Norway on a fishing tour, and, was 3truck by the humorous contrast upon which the fishing in the rivers was conducted there and in the Dysynni. There, the Nor- wegian lets hisriverfor a certain sum, and charges a small amount extra for every net he removes, here some of the riparian owners net the river, at the same time charging a somewhat similar amount for the privilege of fishing in it. Visitors can scarcely be expected to take up their quarters here while this arrangement exists.—Yours, &c., YItRB Sir. NEWSPAPER INFLUENCE. SIR,-I beg to introduce myself to you as a master mariner from Aberayron, having for years commanded large steamers to all parts of the world. The pleasure I have derived from the perusal of yourpaper in near and distant wanderings (sent to 90* W. and 120 E.). Earticularly those sentiments expressed by P.W. in Up aud •own the Coast," prompts me to communicate my approval and gratitude, wishing you every encouragement to progress in the work of humanising, in being true to nature, and in helping to remove the increasing rank, cant, insincerity, iotempera.e, and abuse made of religion, in the country. ,p Some of the truths you inculcate amongst your readers will stand after the post in North-parade, and Block View are removed and are unknown to posterity as ever having had any existence. The pulpit evidently fails in its mission. t With a few ex- ceptions it has lapsed into nothing but public flattery, world- loving and idle, with a meddling of politics. Our boastful pretensions to a much higher state of morality, secular and spiritual, than other nations, be they Papi its, Mahomedan or Heathen, are not founded on facts, as I have known many instances of these people manifesting traits to our shame. It seems those who nave travelled much and are unbiassed confirm this. My wife also enjoys the P.W. column, and we are convinced that your sentiments are echoed by many hundreds of others. Your writings have not the taint that is often attached to communications by local correspondents, who have in view the glory of theclique or faction they belong to, irrespective of merits, so keep on your good work, through the power given you in the press. You have also the goodness, in the silence of others, to advocate the cause of a very numerous class along our sea- board, sailors, many of whom from Borth to Cardigan have become a credit to their county, and an honour to their professiDn, under great disadvantages. I may add that my wife's nephew, holding an appointment for the fourth year at Singapore, gets every copy of the Cambrian Newx sent to him by his father, and he would not think of missing one. It then goes the round of his college. The same is true with my officers and engineers and crew, who all read those that are sent me. You can then judge how widely your views may get disseminated. Wishing you success'and long life.—I am Ac. ABERONIAN.

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PORTMADOC. THE FOOTPATHS.—There is now a movement in the right direction witn regard to the footpaths and the Local Board have commenced to take up and properly level and drain sonv; of the paths in High-street. In addition to this the contractor for the aspiialo pave- ment is unloading his materials and will very soon commence operations. EARTHQUAKE.—Oa Sunday evening last about eight o'clock a slight shock of earthquake lasting some three or four heoouds occurs ed at PorUnadoo and iu the district. Vt-ry few appear to have felt the tremor of the ground but the noi^e accompanyiug the. shock and which resembled that made by a heavy waggon was hoard by a grtat mimbtr of people. THE HORSE AND Don SHOW.—The annual Portmadoc Hor.-e, Do, a.nd Pou ltry Show will be held to-morrow [Saturday) aui, judging by the number of entries, pron.ises to be one of the best ever held here. In the horse and dog classes the entries, besides being more numerous than heretofoie, comprise also prize winners at other shows. All the preparations are completed i;i good time and a lively day for Portmadoc may be anticipated. VOLUNTEER CHURCH PARADF.-There was a nice turn out of the Portmadoc Volunteers on Sunday morning last, on the occasion of a parade to Tremadoc church. The mea were equipped with the new Fusil:er busbies, and presented a clean smart appear- ance, large numbers of people witnessing the march The company, 80 strong, were under the command of Major J. S. Hughes and Lieutenant C. E. Breese, and were preceded by their excellent band. The service and the hymns were heartily joined in by the Volunteers, the hymns chosen for the occasion being "Stmd up, Stand up for Jesus," For ever with the Lord," and Onward Christian Soldiers." The Vicar, the Rev Llewelyn R. Hughe,?, preached a suitable sermon on the words, Be of good courage" &c. During the march the band p'ayed Gloria," "Jmtification," and Trinity." It is some time since the Portmadoc Volunteers had a church parade, but it is to be hoped they will be more frequent; in trie future as all heartily enjoyed it. The pew holders kindly allowed the use of their seats to the Volunteers. CONCERT.—On Friday, 1by 6th, the Portmadoc Choral Society gave their annual concert in the Town Hall. Mendelsohn's Hymn of Parise occupied the fiist portion of the programme, whilst the second part consisted of a miscellaneous selection. The artistes engaged for thd performance were Miss Maggie Davies, A.R.C.M.. of Crystal Palace renown, and Mr William Evans, R.A.M. The orchestra was supple- mented by several first-class players from Liverpool, and the performance was conducted by Mr W. T. David. The greatest credit is due to the choir and the orchestra for the excellent manner in which they rendered the "Hymn of Praise." Tne symphony with which the oratorio commences was very well played by the orchestra, the time and tune alike being good, hilat a considerable amount of expression was given to the music. In nome parts of the choruses the bass voices were apt to sing too loud and the sopranos were not as strong as they might have been, but taken on the whole the singing was remarkably good. The chorale Let all men praise was perhaps better sung than anything else, the voices being excellently balanced throughout and the time perfect. The solo parts were beautifully rendered by Miss Maggie Davies and Mr W Evans, their duet "My song shall be alway" evidently having a great effect on the audience, as an encore was demanded at the finish, though this request was not granted. The duet and chorus I waited f6r the Lord" was good, the solo parts being taken by Miss M. Davies and Miss E. A. Jone?. Miss Jones' voice was scarcely equal to the part but, though evidently rather nervous, she got through the ordeal very creditably. The second part of the concert opened with a quartett by Messrs V. V. Ackeroyd, H. George, L. ftamsden and F. Collinson, the piece chosen being Variations and Finale" (from the Emperor's quartett) and was much appreciated. Mr W. Evans sang Mr W. T. David's popular song Llancesau'r Eryri," which was heartily encored and he then gave The Bay of Biscay 0 Later on he also sang How vain is man" from Handel's oratorio a Judas Maccabeus," and, as an encore, "0 na byddau'n haf o hyd." Miss Maggie Davies delighted the audience with Poor wandering one" and, on being encored, gave Clychau Aberdyfi." She also sing The maid of the mill" and was encored. Mr F. Collinson gave a virlincello aolo" Romance and Tarantelle" and Mr V. Needham a piccolo solo entitled Emerald both gentlemen playing exceedingly well Mr Need- ham especially distinguished himself and was obligei to play again in response to an overwhelming demand for an encore. The band played an overture Marionettee and a most enjoyable aud really first class concert was brought to a close with the playing of God save the Queen." Mr G. Roberts proved a most efficient accompanist througout.

DOLGELLEY. FAIR. -The fair (Ffair Galanmai) was held on Wed- nesday, the 11th. Cattle were numerous, buyers ware scarce, and prices were low. PUBLIC TESTIMONIAL.—Mr Superintendent Hughes, who has been appointed to be Chief Constable of Montgomeryshire, is to be presented with an illuminated address and a piece of plate on his leaving Dolgell y for Montgomeryshire. Subscriptions will be received at the Dolgelley banks. SUDDEN DEATH.—Mr Richard Owen. Dolgwartheg, died very suddenly on Wednesday, May 11th. He had been working at Bantddu and slept with his had been working at Bantddu and slept with his brothers who thought that there was something the matter with him about five a m. The deceased said he was just as usual, but he died in a few seconds. He leaves a widow and two or three children. SCHOOL BOARD.-An adjourned meeting of the School Board was held on Tuesday, by 10th, Mr R. Wynne Williams in the chair there being also present Messrs David Owen (vice-chairman). John Griffith and Dr John Jones R. Jones Griffith (clerk), W. T. Lloyd (acting clerk), and Ellis Williams (attendance officer). -Mr T. Lewis Williams, of Islawdref, wrote to say that Mr John Griffiths' (Callestra) charge agaiust him at the Board on the 7th April was sheer fiction, be- cause he did not promote any of the three boys from the IV. to the V. standard after the examination, for the simple reason that he did not consider any of them fit for promotion.—It was proposed by M1' David Owen, seconded by Mr John Griffith, and agreed to pubiish the balance sheet of the Board in one of the local papers.—Dr John Jones and Mr David Owen were named on the Visiting Committee for the month. —A vote of thanks was passed to the Chairman, Vice- chairman, and Attendance Officer for their valuable services to the Board during the past three years.—A vote of condolence was also passed with Sir and Lady Wyatt in their sorrow.

TKEGARON TESTIMONIAL.—Last week Mr J. P. Rees (inspector of nuisances) was presented by his Sunday School Class with a valuable tea service. Not long ago Mr Rees was presented with a painting of himself. Mr Rees has been teacher of his particular clasa for upwards of twenty years and has been conductor of the choir in the place for upwards of thirty five years. His class was on Sunday week entertained to a substantial tea, pre- pared by Mrs Rees, when about twenty out down and greatly enjoyed themselves. Some poetry composed for the occasion was recited. LIBERAL MEETING.—One of the most successful Liberal meetings ever held in Tregaron was held at tho Board schoolroom on Monday evening last. Dr E. Lloyd, Llyseinon, presided, and after a few words. well directed, and to the point, called upon Mr Isaac Davies, Penlan, who, in a humorous speech, proposed a vote of confidence in Mr W. B. Rowlands, and pro- nounced him a fit and proper person to represent Cardiganshire again in the next Parliament. This was seconded by the Rev Mr Williams, of Aberystwyth. The vote was put to the meeting and passed unani- mously, with the exception of two or three well known Tory hands at the extreme end of the school- room. Mr Rowlands, rising to speak to the vote of confidence, was received with much cheering by the vast audience. He dwelt at some length on the speech of Mr. Chamberlain at Higbmead, and dealt it some very heavy blows which were much relished by thos who could understand him. He also went over and criticised the manifesto of his Paper Unionist rival, and his remarks and good hits kept the meeting in full humour from beginning to end and made a very good impression. Mr Jonathan Thomas, Market-square, followed in a speech approving of the policy of the opposition. This was ably seconded by Dr J A-ron Jones of Llanelley, who said that he was a Cardi, and, more than that he was an electorin Cardiganshire, a thing he was very sorry for, as he believed in one man and one vote, but, inasmuch as that anomaly was allowed to exist he insisted in it, and was going to use it not for Bowen Rowlands, but for the cause of Liberal- ism of which Mr Rowlands was exponent. He said he supposed he understood a Conservative, but a Libaral Unionist he knew not unless he was a mule. He was almost certain that Cardiganshire cared but, very little for mules. This expression was received with roars of laughter. Major Jones, the Liberal candidate for Carmarthen Boroughs, who was the next speaker said that he deplored the occasion to come to speak against another Tregaron boy. He would have been very glad indeed if it hadjbeen the other way about but, all it was he hoped the voters of Cardiganshire would have nothing to do with any mixture of Conservatism and Birmingham politics. He urged all Liberals to vote for the Lib-nil ('lHdate. and to have nothing to do with Liberalism 3eluted with Conservatism. On the proposition of Major Jones a hearty vote of thanks was accorded the Chairman after which tha thanks was accorded the Chairman after which tha meeting terminated. The only draw back the meeting -r. ing was that Mr Lloyd George failed to attend anilounced on the posters, but Mr Rowlands o his behalf and said that at a future datt: he glive hi word, Mr George would come to adlrc-ss them.

LONDON". THE METROPOLITAN WELSH CHURCH. — members and friends ot this church held their anUa re-union this year, as in former years, by a social teat f'diowed by a concert. The meeting took place at Smtli Place Institute on Thursday, May 5th. t > similar meetings held lately among the Lon« Welsh, the attendance was uot quite so large as 'a year. However, the large hall of the Institute ,!a; o erahly w:'ll filled, and in many respects the ,nee„lue compared favourably with thosi of fortner years, j. tja was commenced at about 5 o'clock. Tne who pres:ded at the various tables were the folio""1 ? Mrs Daniel Joues, and Miss Lizzie Jones; Mrs H»rrl Hi'lloway, and Mrs Jones, Poplar Mrs RogeS, London-road, and Mrs Hughes, Shoreditch 1 1 Vaughan, Gray's Inn-road, and Miss Solomon Hughes, Brunswick-street, and Mrs Rowlands, Comptou-street Mrs Davies, New Compton-stret, while the following gentlemen rendered all necessary assistance The Revs the Vicar, and Morris ^0^ert:g ssistant minister Mr J. R. Jones, (the enerE^II, secretary), Mr Rowlands, Compton-street, Mr _vv Divies. Cable-street, Mr Thos. Jones, City Missio?e Mr Solomon. Mr Jenki/is, Mr Hughes, BrunsWip street, Mr Daniel Jones, and Mr O. M. ^aVlAe Punctually at 7 the tables were cleared, and concert hr-gan. The Chairman for the evening 'f.x Mr B. Francis Williams, Q.C., Recor ier of Cardi^j who having made a few opeuiiig remarks, called "jjLj the choir led by Mr Jones and accompanied by t> Jones, to sing the Welsh melody Llwyn which they did in fine style, as they also did, later „ the evening, the song entitled, "Codiad yr Ehedyd i Mr Dvfed Levis sang two songs. "Alice where art thou," and Can y Tywysog," with his accustosI power and finish. He was encored in both. -c Marianne Lloyd, Miss Jannetta Edwards and Mis3 Hughes, members of the St. Benet's Church gave a rendering of Y g^ri^otes fach," Fe ve,Y, Llewelyn eto'n ol," and Dros y garreg, resp c epog and were all three encored. Mr Edward Owen fa.: The skipper." and Madame Eflith Wynne sang) j her usual excellent style. "The flight of age3 -ftle My dearest heart." The encore, songs were L* maid of Arcadie" and "Gwenith Gwyn." Miss Thomas, who is a student at the Royal Academy Music, was loudly encored for the singing of Gyal Music, was loudly encored for the singing of Gy wawr"and "Children's home," and responded f giving Eutreat me not to leave thee." Miss Jenkins sang Cymru fydd and Rhosyn ,s yr haf," and Twrog was at his best in Abrah* request" and "Blow thou witter wiud." The s^n^rge were accompanied on the pianoforte by Mrs Cox. The Vicar having proposed a vote of thanks the Chairman, and Mr Williams having saitabl re, plied, the meeting was brought to a close by all jOlnlØ in singing God save the Queen." .j,g CONFIRMATION AT ST. BENET'S.—Last Sunday, .j, 8th May, was a great day at the Metropolitan We Church. In the morning the Lord Mayor and She 0 attended the old church in etate. In the afternoon tot Bishop of St. David's held a confirmation when ab thirty persons partook of the holy rite, two or t" of whom were men well advanced in life, one hav been a prominent Nonconformist. In the evening well as on Mouday evening, the R,ev Mr Thomas, M* vicar of Abersychan, preached to crowded congre tions The assistant minister, the Rev Morris Robe intoned the service on each occasion.

STRATA FLORIDA. MARRIAGE.—On Wednesday, the 11th May, marriage of the Rev. Evan Jorns, vicar of the Paf j,o to Miss Lizzie Jones, the third daughtei of Mr Jones, late of Gwm Meurig, now residing at Ter1*^ road, Pontrhydfendigaid, was solemnised at Florida Church. The officiating minister was the Pjjjj John Jones, vicar of Ystrad Meurig, assisted by \f11 Rev M. Morgan, vicar of Capel Bangor. The De. Ii' married couple left by the 11-15 train from Str Florida for London. The village was gaily decor be and fog signals were fired on the departure of train. The wedding presents wera numerous.

LLANDDEWI BREFI. eI ACCIDENT.-On Sunday evening when Mr ep Price, son of Mr Price, manufacturer, waprjo« tinguishing a paraffin lamp, it exploded and Mr P js was severely burnt about the face and hands. now satisfactorily progressing towards recovery. »

TRK'RDDOL. PETTY SKSSIONs.-The monthly sitting of magirieØI I was held on Thursday, April 5th, before J. M. DaeS' Esq., and the Rev J. M. Griffiths. E. M. farmer, Gwarcwmucha, claimed £ 5 from D. J. Talybont, for having left his service.—The annulled the contract ^and ordered defendant to costs. costs.

girths, damages, anft I, No announcements of marriages are inserted without authentication, for want of which announcements to sometime* omitted. A charge of 1s., paid in advance for the words" No Cards," etc., in marrisges, an to the simple record of deaths BIRTHS. EVANS—May 9th, the wife of E. Caronian Tregaron, of a son. WILLIAMs-On the 8th inst., at the London 0 Provincial Bank, Aberystwyth, the wife of blf Jones Williams, of a daughter. MARRIAGES. J GRIFFITH—JOXES—28th April, by licence at M. C., Dolgelley, by the Rev Robert William,. London, in the presence of Mr T. Parry, i'e^l3pol* Mr John Griffith, Tyddynmawr, gelley, to Miss Anne Jones, Ysgybor-0e*' Llanfachreth. rhO1 JONES—JONES—May 11th, at Strata Florida yj_ by the Rev John Jones, M.A., Ystrad f assisted by the Rev M. Morgan, Vicar °'. u & Bangor, the Rev Evan Jones, vicar of the p^1 Lizzie, third daughter of Mr J. Jones, J-e road, Poutrhydfeudigaid, and formerly of Meurig. DEATHS. j f., DAVIEs-May 6th, at Tregaron. R. J. Davies, Cwrtmawr, Llangeitho, aged 52 years. VlJfl EDWARDS—3rd May, Margaret, wife of Mr Edwards, Leve-line Dolgelley, aged 79 years- tthe GRIFFITH-May 8th, Mr William Griffith. jjef< residence of his daughter, Caertyddyn, Dolg aged 82 years. „,rst JONES—May 6th, at Rheidol-place, Abery Margaret Jones, aged 50 years. jop JONES—May 5th, at Llanbadarn Fawr, formerly a cook, aged 80 years. ♦refe*" MORGAN—17th April, Mr Wm. Morgan, PeD Dyffryn Ardudwy, aged 64 years. REES—April 9th, Ernest Henry, the or^?, _9 M child of Richard and Elizabeth Jane r Blackmoor-street, Strand, Loudon, aged 1 y 8 months.. Ric E-May 4th, a.t Pengarn, John Rice, Tynllachwedd, aged 94 years. iJltfJr Jl TURUSTON-At Aberdovey, North Wales, on tb W 1892. John Walter Thruston. Major i*; Yorkshire Regiment, (Prince of W91es tOn, 0 second son of the late Chas. Frederick Thrøs Talgarth Hall, Merioneth, aged 35 year

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