The Cambrian News and Merionethshire Standard

ABERYSTWYTH. j BOARD OF GUARDIANS, MONDAY, MAY 7TH.—| Present Mr W. A. Mil er, Llanbadarn, chair- man, presiding; Mr William Morris, Borth, vice- chairman the Rev T. A. Penry and Messrs B. E. Morgan, Hugh Hughes. G. Fosset Roberts, and Edwin Morri, Abery-twyth the Rev John Da vies, Ceulanymaesmawr; Me-srs Edward Jones, Eigtr John Morgan, Cwmrheidol David Davies, Llanilnr; Eo. ion Le.vis, Llanrhystyd Haminiog John Joins, Llanrhystyd Mefenydd "William Hughes, Valuer Upper and Hugh Hughes, clerk. Statistics.—Out relief administered during the past fortnight, Aberystwyth district, per Mr T. Vaughan, f 45 98 4d to 148 paupers a decrease of -5 paupers and f-2 12s Sd in relief. Llanfihangel dis- trict, per Mr J. J. Hughee, f38 19s Od to 146 paupers a decrease of 38 paupers and £10 16s Od in relief. Rheidol district, per Mr Joseph Morgan, 948 18s to 141 pnupers an increase of 6 paupers and f2 18s in relief. Number of inmates in the House, 43 last year, corresponding period, 50. Number of vagrants relieved during the p>st fort- night, 30 last year, corresponding period, 40. The House.-The Rev T. A. Penry stated that there was a woman in the House who had been confined with her fourth illegitimate child. The three previous children were in charge of various persons and one of them, fifteen months, was in charge of a woman at Aberystwyth. That woman had charge of a second child and formerly had three altogether. She received no money for it, but said she was very fond of children.—In reply to a question, the Clerk said the Reli,, iog Officer could not interfere as inspector under the Infant; Life Protection Act because no pay was received for the maintenance of the children. In the case of the child of fifteen months, however, it was within the age of nurture and ought to be with its mother.—The Relieving Officer was directed to investigate the matter.—Bringing up the report of the House Committee, Mr Penry stated that he had been re-elected chairman of the Committee. Captain Daniel Evans, the report added, had "notified the Master that he intended taking his discharge on Monday and he had since applied to the Relieving Officer for a ticket for re-admission. Mr Penry added that the Captain had many good points, but he entirely ignored every regulation of the House. He went out and got his day without acknowledging the authority of the Master in any way.—The Guardians thought the Captain knew the ropes very well and the Clerk said he would look up the Local Government B ard Orders to see if there was anything to meet his special case. —The Clerk subsequently stated that there were various ways for making things unpleasant for a man taking up Evans's position. Corregpondence.-A letter was read from Mrs -Colby enclosing reports as to boarded-out children which the Board considered to be satisfactory. Notice was received stating that one child which had been adopted was about to be returned and the Boarding Committee was asked to find it an- other home.—Miss Purton wrote saying that no doubt the Nursing Association would be favourable to the application of the Guardians to have a re- presentative of the Guardians on the Committee, but a reprtsentative could not be appointed except at the annual meeting in October. Galigraphy. A letter was read from the Mem- ber for the county (all of which no one could make out what the words were, though several made the attempt), saying he should be glad to support a proposal to make the relief of widows and children of sailors and soldiers killed in the war an imperial charge. With regard to the second resolution, Mr Davies wanted to know something which -could not be ascertained from his letter and Mr Penry said the Guardians did not not pass the second resolution which had reference to the re- vision of the relations between the Guardians and the Local Government Board. A Satisfactory Explanation.—A letter was read from a clergyman whose mother had applied to the Guardians for relief. He stated that the Clerk's letter was the first intimation that it was his mother who was referred to in the newspapers. Sometime ago, however, when his mother was ill, he went to see her, got her removed to a house, 80 she could be looked after by relatives, and he agreed with his brothar to pay the rent at the rate of 2s 6d a week which had been regularly paid. His stipend was not E160 a year as hal been re- ported, but £ 94, out of which he had to pay rent and support and educate his own family.—The Guardians thought that some third party had been making mischief, considered the clergyman's ex- planation to be very satisfactory, the Clerk being directed to write to that effect, and agreed not to entertain the appl1 cation for relief for the mother. A Curious Cme.-Mr Morgans, Ponterwyd, asked the Guardians what could be dine in regard to a case in his district. A woman aged from seventy-four to eighty had no food in the house and was starving. Neighbours took food and coal to her. She had money in the bank and her great anxiety was to know when June came when in- terest would be paid.—The Relieving Officer thought the woman was in her right mind and the Guardians suggested that the relatives might be communicated with. PETTY SESSIONS, WEDNESDAY, MAY 9th.—Be- fore John Morgan (chairman), R. J. Jones, and Thomas Griffiths, Esqrs. Drmnkenness. -Anne Jenkins, charwoman. Tre- fechan, was charged by P.C. Charman with having been drunk on the highway in Custom House-street on May 8th.-P.C. Charman stated that he found defendant in Custom House-street lying across the pavement in a helpless state of drunkenness. With assistance, he took defendant in custody to the Police Station.—Defendant admitted the offence and said she had met friends and had drank too mneb.-The Chairman You were here twice in a few days in January 9-Defendant Yes, air I was in trouble then as we could not find a house.— The Chairman You are fined 5 and costs.-De- fendant I have not got it.—The Chairman Then you take the penalty of default.—The Clerk said the default was fourteen days' hard labour. Chimney Ftr"David Williams, St John's- buildings; Susannah Morgan, Great Darkgate- atreet and William Da.vies, bailiff, Grays Inn- road, were summoned by Rees Jones, borough sur- veyor, for having allowed the chimneys of their dwelling houses to be on fire.-In the first and last cases a fine of Is was imposed, Susannah Morgan being fined Is 6d. Refusing to Pay Rates.-John William Richards, yeast merchant, Railway terrace, was summoned by Richard Felix, rate collector, for having refused to pay 12 16s Id general district and water rates on Mayfoth.— Mr T.J. Samuel, solicitor, appeared on behalf of defendant and consented to an order of payment being made on his responsibility. An order of payment was made. Mmintenctnee. -David Pierce, collier, Gwendoline- street, Blaergarw, and Richard Pierce, collier, Zoar-street, Glamorgan, brothers, were summoned by Thomas Vaughan, relieving officer, Aberyst- wyth, for neglecting to maintain their mother who became chargeable to the Aberystwyth Union on May 4th.—The Relieving Officer explained that the mother was now receiving 8s weekly out-door relief and both sons seemed to be in good circum- stances.—An order to pay 2 each weekly was made.-Mesach Davies, collier, Martin-terrace, Abercynon William Evans, Station-road, Tre- orky and John Walter Casagranda, musician, 15, I Turkshead-yard, Preston, were each charged with a similar offence,-In each case, with the exception cf the last, an order to pay 2s weekly was made. It being stated that the last offender had kept his father until his death, an order of Is 6d was made. Applications.—Mr C. Massey applied for the transfer of the licence of Miss Isabella Smith, 24, Great Darkgate-street, to Mr Christopher Taylor, Walsall. -The application was granted.—Margaret Jones, Skioner-street, applied for an ejectment order against William Lloyd Davies and Henry Lloyd Davies, Poplar-row, which was granted. U C,W. ATHLETIC SPORTS. The annual athletic sports of the College were held on Saturday afternoon on the Cricket Ground in the Smithfield. The weather was favourable and the ground was in good condition. Outside the College very little interest was taken in the events, the spectators consisting c..i. fiy of students of both sexes. The arrangements being in good hands, there was an absence of the hurry and bustle usual in athletic aports and the pr ceeds were pleasant, if not exactly excitiug, throughout. The officials were :—President, Principal Roberts jjdges, Prof. Edward Edwards, Dr Snape, Mr A. J. Hughes, and Mr W. P. Owen starter, Mr J. C Rea stewards, Prof. Anwyl, M.A., Prof. Edwards, M.A., Prof. Geneae, M.A., Prof. Marshall, M.A.. Dr Boredorf, Mr T. K Brighouse, M A., Mr W. P. Fuller, M.A., Mr W. J. Johnston, M.A., Mr J. A. Murray, KSc., Mr J. T. Walley, M.A., Mr Foster Watson, M.A. clerks of the course, Prof. Angus, M A., and Mr R. Peake time keepers, Messrs Schott, B.Sc., and H. Hibbert, B. S.c. handicappers, Messrs J. R. Johnston, B.A., E. D. Evans, and T. H. Barratt, B.A. comm'ttee, Prof. EJwsrd Edwards (chairman), Messrs F. R. Parkes, T. H. Barratt, B.A., T. Carpenter and E. J. Price. The hon. secretaries, who did the brunt of the work, were Messrs W. J. Jones and T. Picton, and the hon. treasurer Mr J. Williams. The races which attracted the most attention were the one mile (optn) and the steeplechase in which the exciting feature was the crossing of the river. In the former race, C. E. Ollett secured the fiist prize while the second went to tIe only stranger who competd, viz., D. Davies, Lampeter. The pro- cess of wadiog through the water this year w as gnne through at the start off. The tide being down the river was shallow, but here and there there were holes and much to the amusement of the spectators occasionally some of the men disappeared under the water quite suddenly, coming up looking very discomfited. Two or three were unlucky in their choice of the drifts" and spent so much time in crossing that they had no chance in the race. H. M. Jones reached the top of Pendinas first, gained further in descending the hill, and arrived a good first, being followed by J. Edwards, and H. John third. The following is a liet of the events with the winners :— 100 Yards (open)—1, W. D. Thomas, U II. W. W. Llewellyn, U.C.W.; 3, F. R. Parkes, U.C.W. Time, 11 I.5th sec.. Putting the shot-I, R. Proseer; 2, E. J. Price. Distance, 27ft 3in. 440 Yards scratch (cloSl'd}-I, E. A. Lewis; 2, G. B. Perrett 3, F. R. Parkea. Time, 55 2.6th sees. High jump (open)—1, E. Reggie Evans, Aber- ystwyth 2, J. Bennett, U.C.W.; 3, W. D. Thomas, U.C.W. Height, 4ft lOin. 100 Yards handicap—1, W. D. Thomas (1 yard); 2, A. Roberts (6 yards); 3, W. Llewellyn (3 yards). Time, 10 4-5th sees. Throwing the cricket ball-I, C. R. Johnson 2, H. G. Edwards. Distance, 90 yards. One mile scratch (open)-I, C. E. Ollett, U.C.W.; 2, D. Davies, Lampeter Town F.C.; 3, E. J. Price, U.C.W. Time, 5min. 5secs. 220 Yards handicap-I, A. Roberts (10 yds) 2, E. A. Lewis (4 yds) 3, W. D. Thomas (scratch). Time, 25 2.5ths sees. Sack race (50 yards)-I, J. Bennett; 2, J. Edwards 3, H. John. Hurdle race (100 yards, eight flights of hurdles) —1, J. Williams 2, W. D. Thomas. Time, 17 2.5th8 sees. Long jump (closed)-I, G. B. Perrett; 2, W. D. Thomas. Distance, 18ft. 5in. Half-mile handicap—1, E. A. Lewis (15 yds) 2, C. E. Ollett (10 ydo) 3, F. R. Parkes (ssratch). Time, 2 min. 11 1 5th sees. 220 Yards freshers' race—1, W. D. Thomas 2. G. B. Perrett. Steeplechase handicap—1, H. M. Jones (45 sees); 2, J. Edwards. The championship medal was won by W. D. Th-mas, who had received twenty marks. At the finish the prizes were distiibuted by Mrs Edward Edwards. The Town Band were present and played selec- tions during intervals. SUDDEN DEATH AT THE INFIRMARY. REMARKABLE STATEMENTS BY A JUROR. On Saturday afternoon an inquest was held at the Infirmary before John Evans, Esq., coroner, and a jury composed of Messrs Wm. Julian, fore- man, J. P. Thomas, Captain David James, Messrs Humphrey Woodcock, Evan Lloyd, Dd. T. Lewis, Nelson Nelson, Evan Edwards, Wm. Roberts, Dd. Davies, John Owen, and John Lloyd, touching the death, which took place whilst he was about to undergo an operation on Friday of Thomas James, a native of Herefordshire, and a cowman at Glan- ystwyth Farm. Dr James, resident surgeon, stated that deceased came into the Infirmary on April 19 ch suffering from malignant growth in the breast with the request that it should be removed by means of an operation. It was decided to operate on Friday last. Dr Thomas, Dr Morgan, the Matron, the nurse, and he were present when chloroform was administered. About a minute and a half after chloroform was given the patient died. It was applied by him (witness). It usually took seven to twelve minutes to get a patient properly under chloroform, so that the operation had not com- menced. Death was due to cardiac syncope brought on by the state of the patient's constitution and nervousness of temperament. Dr Basset Jones had made a post-mortem examination. The Coroner asked whether the jury had any questions to ask, remarking that Dr Bassett Jones would give evidence. He thought it advisable that a doctor who took no part in the operation should make a post-mortem examination. Dr Bassett Jones spoke to having made a post- mortem examination of the body. He found all the organs in a state of increased hardness. Death was due to cardiac failure brought on by constitutional disease. He had spoken to the deceased previously and he told him that he had lived in India some years and had led a fast life. The Coroner-How long would he have lived had he not been put under operation ?—It is im- possible to say exactly. He was suffering from cancer nd it is unlikely that he would live long. Mr Dd. Lewis (Lisburne Arms)—He would have been living now if he had not been under chloro- ^liknown that doctors do not under- stand their duty and overdose them. I believe if these things were looked into The Coroner-After that I will recall Dr James so that you may have the opportunity of asking any questions you may choose. Dr James having been recalled, the Coroner asked the jaror whether he had any questions to put. Mr D. Lewis—The question is this-if you had not given him a dose of chloroform that man would be alive. This matter has not been threshed out The Coroner-That is a statement, you must ask a question. Mr Lewis- That question I have put. The Coroner—No, you made a statement. If you ask a simple question he will reply. Mr Lewis-It is my belief—I only state it is my belief The Coroner-We do not want your belief. You may tell your fellow jurors what your belief is. Mr Lewis-I have asked the question. My case is that I believe The Coroner-Never mind your belief. Ask a question. I don't want to know what your belief is. Mr Lewis—Very well. I ask him-don't you think that man has been overdosed ? If you did not give it, he would be alive now. Dr James He could not be overdosed. I do not understand the question. The Corocer-He asks whether the man WM j overdosed. Dr James-No, certainly not. He could not be. The Coroner-Very well, the second question is —whether if you had not given him chloroform he would he alive ?-I caunot answer that question. Mr Lewis—My opinion is he has been over- dosed. The Coroner-I should be glad if all jurors keep their opinions until the end. You are here to give your opinions by finding a verdict and if you will coufine yourselves to asking witnesses any questions that will b? likely to throw more light on this matter, I am sure Dr James will answer any questions that may be asked. In, fact its your duty to do so. The Coroner then asked Dr James, whether, knowing the state of the man's constitution, ha would have expected him to undergo the operation without receiving chloroform ?-I do not think he could, possibly. Mr J. P. Thomas—In administering this chloro- form. did you use properly-graduated bottles ? -I did. Mr Thomas—Therefore, it was not possible for you to give an overdrse ?—It was impossible. The Coroner again asked whether a juror had any question to ask or any evidence to suggest. If so, that was the time. He did not wish it to be said that the matter had been hushed up. So far as he could see, the evidence of the doctor who was present at the operation and another doctor quite independent of the operation, who had made a post-mortem examination, v, as the best evidence he could possibly call, but if anyone could sugg^t any other witness, he would at once call him and, if necessary, adjourn the inquiry. He did not think it was fair that any juror should go from there without asking any questions and then in- sinuate that the matter had been hushed up. Mr David Lcwis-I think it is very strange that this man should have died in one minute and a half after they supplied The Coroner—Will you confine yourself to ask- ing questions ? Mr Lewis (continuing)—Unreasonable and most unjust, why this should cause The Coroner (to Dr J ames)- The patient being in the state he was in-he was suffering from cancer and venereal disease, the result of fast liv- ing—is it not at all possible that even the very shock or fear should have been the cause of death ? -I am of opinion that, it would be possible for him to break down any time. The Coroner—Would he have died from shock if chloroform had not been administered ?—Yes, he would. The Coroner said it seemed to him that the man died from funk, to use a common expression. Whether he would have been able to stand the operation with chloroform was doubtful, but with- out chloroform they had it that he could not pos- sibly ) nve stcod it. They had known men to drop in the street from fright and he did not think it very strange that he should have died under these circumstances. Dr Abraham Thomas-Dr Morgan and I will give evidence. We court the fullest enquiry both on behalf of ourselves and oa behalf of the Insti- tution. The Coroner did not see that it was necessary that they should be called unless Dr James's evi- dence was doubted-unless the jury thought he had stated intentionally what wss untrue. The Foreman-It appears t, me that the doctors did what was best under the circumstances and that the man died. That is very clear. Mr J. P. Thomas (to Dr Bassett Jones)—I don't know whether it has been made sufficiently clear that the man's heart, lungs, and all his organs were bad ?--All were bad. The Coroner—Haviner seen this man, would you have dared to undertake this operation without administering chloroform ?-No, certainly not. The Coroner—Was this man in such a state that, lying on the operating table with the instru- ments all round him, he might have died from mere shock ?—Yes, he was in a nervous state. The Coroner then summed up and said it seemed to him that they had had all the evidence they could possibly have had. As to the suggestion that had been made, he must say he di(i not see very much in it. They had known men to die from sheer fright from much less cause of fear. It seemed to him that there were plenty of people walking in good hea!th who, if they had been placed on the operating table, would have died without any chloroform being administerad. Both doctors had told them that they dared not have operated without chloroform, so that whatever the result might have been with chloroform the shock would have bpen certain to have killed him without it. If that was so, not only were they justified in giving chloroform, but they were, in his opinion, bound to do so-it was their duty to give chloroform. They could not ignore the evidence as to the state of the man's constitution Mr David Lewis-Extra dose and not properly given. That is my opinion. The Coroner-This suggestion has been made again. All I can say about it is-that there is not one iota of evidence to support it. I have asked this gentleman over and over again whether he has any questions to put to the doctors or to sug- gest any further evidence to call that will throw further light upon it. Mr Dd Lewis—They will answer exactly the same. We cannot push or pull anything out of them. It is fair for the jury to form an opinion, but I am sorry to say that from what I have seen of juries they are afraid to give their opinions straightforward. I have never heard talk of such a thing-in one minute and a half. The Coroner-Two doctors have told US-one a gentleman who had nothing to do with the opera- tion that they would not have been surprized to see him die before getting chloroform at all. The Foreman—Was it an extra dose ? Dr James-If he had died from an overdose chloroform poisoning would have been the cause of death and it could be seen. Anybody who talks like that knows nothing about it. The Coroner (to Dr Basset Jones)—There would have been unmistakeable signs if it was an over- dose ?-Yes. And there were no such signs ?-No. The Coroner said it was unfair to make a eug- gestion such as had bepn made without an iota of evidence in support of it. To go and make a pug- gestion completely contradictory to the evidence without asking a question or suggesting any evidence which would prove it was--well he did not wish to make uge of the word which would pro- perly characterise it. A Juror-We are all quite satisfied here. Mr Dd. Lewis—I am sorry to have cause to speak again after your remarks, sir. You say I have made suggestions which you make light of. All the jurymen have not given their opinions yet. My opinion is that doctors meet together and place their opinions one with each other. I have known doctors to give their opinions and hush these matters np, but is it not unreasonable that this man should have died in one minute and a half or a minute, perhaps, because we have only the doctors' word for it. The Coroner-If you can suggest any other witnesses that can be called I will do so. You coirmenced by saying that this matter was being hushed up. Mr Lpwis-I don't say it was hushed up. I never made use of the words. The Coroner—Oh, well. Dr James-You say it is uncommon for men to die like this Mr Lewis-I never heard talk of it. Ir James said he could quote a number of cas ea. Mr Lewis-I merely asked you whether he would have lived if he had not been given chloroform. You cannot answer me. Dr James-Of course I can't. Mr Lewis-In that case I must say that chloroform was the cause of it. Mr H. Woodcock Owen-I should say it was the only means of saving the man's life to administer chloroform. I saw the man and he appeared to be in a very bad state. He said he had been told that the only means of saving his life was to come here to be operated upon. Mr Lewis-I only made a suggestion to make enquiries. The Coroner—You have said the doctors put their heads together and that juries are afraid to speak out their minds. I have not the pleasure of knowing you personally, but I know these gentle- men personally-have known some of them for many years-and I have not the slightest doubt that whatever your courage may be you will find it matched in that of your fellow jurors when it comes to making an honest record of their convic- tions. The Coroner then closed the enquiry and after about ten minutes, private deliberationithe Foreman said the jury bad come to an agreement and the objection had been withdrawn," The Coroner—What is the verdict ? The Foreman-In accordance with the doctors' evidence. Mr J. P. Thomas-That death was caused by cardiac failure. BANKRUPTCY EXAMINATION. The public examination of James Arthur James, Broginin-fawr, farmer, was conducted by Mr Thos. Thomas, official receiver, before Mr Joseph Davies, registrar, on Tuesday morning.—Mr W. P. Owen appeared on behalf of some of the creditors.— According to debtor's statement, his gross liabilities amounted to £ 310 2s 3d, of which E196 12s 6d was expected to rank. The assets amounted to f67 10s 3d, after deducting distrainable rent, preferential rates, wages. sheriff's charges, &c., leaving a deficiency of jE129 2s 3d. Debtor attri- buted his failure to pressure and worry on the part of the creditors of his late father and also on the part of one or two of his own creditors his not being given sufficient time to pay after his pur- chasing the farming stock from his father in September, 1898; the refusal of the creditors to accept reasonable terms and pressure by landlord for rent.—In his observations, the Official Receiver stated that the receiving order and adjudication were made on debtor's own appli. cation. Debtor stated that he commenced farming on his own account at Broginin Fawr in September, 1898, when he purchased the farming stock of his father who had previously carried on the farm. Bankrupt was allowed £ 92 from this amount in consideration for his services on the farm and had since paid (he stated) JE96 10s Od, leaving a balance of JE87 103 Od still due to his mother as adminis- tratix of her husband's estate. The household furniture was stated to be the property of bank- rupt's mother. At the date of the receiving order a distress for £ 97, being one year's rent due March 25rh last, was levied upon the effects, but had since been withdrawn. From bankrupt's deficiency account, it appeared that there had been a depreci- ation or difference between the amount of the pur- chase of the farming stock and the amount sta ed in the account of £96 Os Od and depres- sion in farming of EIO.-Replying to the Official Receiver, Bankrupt said there was a written agreement signed between him and his father when he took the farm according to which one third of the value of the stock was to come to him in return for his previous services. His father gave up the farm because he was getting old. He only knew at that time that his father owed Mr John Lewis money.—Mr W. P. Oweu How about the money due to Mr Thomas James and Mr Thomas Mason ? —Bankrupt I knew nothing about them.—In further reply, Bankrupt said he was not previous to this in partnership with his father. His own and his father's names were down as tenants of Broginin, because he (Bankrupt) could not get it anless his father went as surety. Down to September, 1898, his father's name alone was down on the landlord's br-okg.-The Official Receiver observed that debtor's and his father's name were down on ttlP rate book. — Mr W. P. Owen said debtor s father was rate collector.—Debtor said he could not say how this oc- curred. When he took the farm he had jE50 of his own which he had not kept at any bank. He kept lending it to his father and getting it ba, k when the latter had money. He saved it by having worked in South Wales and by keeping sheep on the farm. He received it back finally from his father about three weeks before he bought the stock.—The Official Receiver How could he pay you £ 50 when he had debts all over the country ?—I don't know.—Mr W. P. Owen He raised £74 from the bank about that time.—In continued examination, Bankrupt said that he paid this jESO to his father at the time ou account and subsequently paid JE46 10s. The stock was valued by Mr Richards, Tanpynfarch. His father and mother went to live with his sister when he got married. They left the furniture in the house, thinking they might go to a house of their own afterwards. There had been several meetings of his creditors.—A statement by the Bankrupt's wife was handed in to the effect that she brought certain articles with her when she married, had E45 in the bank, and £ 10 pocket money.—He could not say what his father did with JE74 raised from the N. and S.W. Bank.—Mr W. P. Owen It went into the stock—Bankrupt: No, it did not go into the stock.—Mr W. P. Owen There is £95 from Thomas James as well.—The Official Receiver What was done with that?- Bankrupt I don't know.—Mr W. P. Owen Bank- rupt's sister was put up in business about the time.- In reply to the Receiver, Bankrupt said he could not, say when his sister went into business. It was about three years ago perhaps.—In reply to Mr W. P. Owen, Bankrupt said he took the farm of Broginin and his father went security for the rent up to September, 1898. His father was sole tenant previously but never had anything to do with the tenancy of Broginin. He bought some extra stock in September 1898 with jE50 of his wife's money. She made a claim for f50 against the estate now. -N,lr Owen There is nothing to show for the £ 50.—No, but it can be proved thatshchadE45in the bank.—In further reply, Bankrupt said he had no receipts to show for any of the money he had paid to his father. He could not say where Mason's money went. It did not go to purchase stock for Broginin. He could not say whether there was any money in the house when his father died. He could not give any reason why his father put both names on the ratebook.—Mr Owen Can you give any reasons unless you were partners?—No.—Bankrupt was then questioned in regard to a sum of money his father borrowed from Mr John Lewis for which he (Bankrupt) went responsible.—Mr Lewis said the money was borrowed thirteen years ago, but the note wa, renewed in January, 1899.—The Official Receiver Seeing that you are responsible for this money, don't you think it should be a set-off against the balance due to your mother?—Bankrupt gave no amwer.- Mr David Owen Edwards, a creditor, asked Bankrupt whether, like other farmers, he did not during the year put by some money for the rent? There was a year's rent due.-Bankrupt said he had put by JE26 for that purpose, but he paid it to his father, being an instalment of the JE96 10s Od he paid.-In further reply to Mr Edwards, Debtor denied that he had sold four cattle to a neighbour after the death of his father, but afterwards said they had been paid for previously and were taken away then. -Mr Edwards asked how the difference between the stock as now valued and as valued previously was accounted for ?—Debtor replied that hay and corn had been caten.-The Registrar They were valued by different persons. It was a matter of opinion.—The Official Receiver: If you suggest that he has removed anything bring him to the point at once.—Mr Edwards I was only looking at this difference.—The examination was then adjourned.

llamlar. PETTY SESSIONS, FRIDAY, APRIL 4Tff.-Before Dr Hughes and Thomas Griffiths, Esq. Trespa-ssij,lg.- Hugh Jones, miner, Pantymwyn, Llanafan, was charged by Thomas Hopkins, game-1 keepe Nantybur, with having trespassed in the daytime in search of conies, on land in the occupa- tion of Inglis Jones and F. Roberts, in the pariah of Llanafan on April 27th.-Hopkins stated that he saw defendant about a quarter past six on the 21st April, trespassing in a wood. Defendant carried a gun and several times seemed about to use the gun, but did not have a good opportunity to do so. The witness followed defendant on to land where he had a permit to use a gun. He asked him for his paper permitting him to use a gun on the land where witness charged him. De- fendant replied that he had not gotit with him, but now produced it. Witness said he did not charge him for trespassing on the ground where he spoke to him, but where he had followed defendant from. —The Bench imposed a fine of El and costs. School Board Attendance Cases.—Evan Evans, farmer, Penfor, Llanrhyatyd, was summoned by David Ellis, school attendance officer, Commins, Llangwyryfon, with having neglected to cause his three children to attend school.—The Attendance Officer stated that two of the children had been absent thirty times out of a possible thirty-eight attendances. One of the children had attended more regularly.—Defendant was fined 2s 6d each in two cases and an order of attendance in the third.—Thomas Davies, labourer, Royal Oak Dd. Davies, labourer, Be^Y Lodge and Lewis Morgan, labourer, Caenewydd" e»ch of Llanrhystyd, were charged with a similar offence.—An order to attend in these cases with the exception of the last who was fined 2s 6d.—The case of William Griffith, labourer, Pentreissaf, was adjourned so as to enable defendant to produce a certificate, certifying that he had passed the fourth standard. Application -John Pickering applied for an ejec- tion order against Winifred Evans, Glaneifion.- The Bench granted the application, the notice to be issued after twenty-one days.

llanyohaiahn COMING OF AGE RKJOWINOS.—The coming of age of Mr J. G M Davies, eldest son of Mr Morris Davies, Ffosrhydygaled, was heartily celebrated on Friday. All the houses in the village and the surrounding farmhouses. were gaily illuminated in the evening and on the hill to the south of Chancery a huge bonfire was made, the material having taken days to cart there. A crowded meeting was also held at Chancery School in the evening when the presentation of a gold watch, a case of useful implements, a silver match box, and a purse of money subscribed by friends in the district were made to Mr Davies, who acknowledged the gifts in a suitable speech. Other speeches were made and songs appropriate to the occasion were sung after which Mr Morris Davies thanked the meeting for the reception they had given his son and himself and the subscribers to the valuable presents. The following other presents received by Mr Davies were on view in the meeting Gold chain by Mrs I Waddingham gold links Mrs Carlton Holmes, gold links and studs, Miss Parry, The Terrace, large double cigarette case Mra Richards, Bryneithin, massive silver cigar c&fe Mr Morris Davies, cricket bag, &c, Mrs Morris Davies, ebony hair and clothes brushes with silver monograms Misses Davies, Y-Glyn, silvercigarette cisefrom his three brothers, silver match box, frorr hia two little sisters, silver dinner napkin ring > fro11* Mrs Hughes, Alltlwyd, flask, Mrs Parry, Lly^arde, silvercard case from Nurse Esther fountain pen from cook, Mrs Sparrow, and a handsome cheque from Mr Waddingham, J.P., Hafod. All the arrangements were carried out by a committee consisting °f te"ants and others.

CAMBRIAN RAILWAYS- -Approximate return of traffic receipts for the week ending May 6th, 1900: Miles open, 250. Passengers, parcels, &c., £ 2,796; merchandise, minerals, and live stock, E2,885 total for the week, £5,681; aggregate from commencement of half-year, £ 90,513. Actual traffic receipts for the corresponding week last year: Miles open, 250. Passengers, parcels, &c., £ 2,518; merchandise, minerals, and live stock, £ 2,686; total for the week, E5,204 aggre- gate from commencement of half-year, £ 87,488; Increase for the week Passengers, parcels, &c., f278 merchandise, minerals, and live stock, E199 total for the week, £ '*77 aggregate from com- mencement of half-year, ;C-. Decrease for the week Passengers, parcels, &c, merchandise, minerals, and live stock, £ total for the week, E- aggregate from commencement of half-year, ;C-. Aggregate increase: Passengers, parcels, See., £ 1,750 merchandise, minerals, and live stock, £ 1,275 total for the week, £ —; aggregate from commencement of half-year, £ 3,025. Aggregate de- crease Passengers parcels, &c., ;C- merchan- dise, minerals, and live stock, £- total for the week, £-; aggregate from commencement of half- year,

BARMOUTH. FREE LIBRARY.—The building of the Free Library has been commenced on the site near the Station. WESLEYAN CHAPEL. The Wesleyan Sunday School anniversary WclS held at Dolgelley on Mon- day when the Barmouth scholais attended. DINNKR,—Mr W. Jones, of the Lion Hotel, entertained the choir of St. John's Church on Thursday week to a substantial dinner, in cele- bration of the marriage of his daughter to the Re-" Lt. Rijhards, Biaenau Festiniog, The guests numbered about forty. CYCLING ACCIDENT.—Whilst Mr Wm. Williams, Pork ington -te rr. ce, was proceeding towards home on Monday a cyclist who was coming up behind collided w th him, knocking him down. Mr Williams was, luckily, uninjured. APPOINTMENT.—A special meeting of the Urban District Council was held on Tuesday after- noon. Present: Messrs H Wynne Williams (chairman), Evan Richards, B. J. Alisop, William Owen, Richard Roberts. T. Abraham, Evan Jones, Edward Williams, William George (clerk), and Owen Jones (assistant clerk). Mrs Wynne Williams and Councillor John Evans were unani- mously elected to represent the Council on the County School Governing B')dy ,-There was no other business, the Council rt solving into com- mittee. BAPTIST CHAPEL.—The annual s'nging festival in connection with the Baptists of Merionethshire was held on Monday last. The morning and after- noon services were held at the Congregational Chapel and the evening service at Caersalem, which had been kindly leut for the occasion. The ser- vices were presided over by Messrs John Jones (Portmadoc), Ellis Evans (Dolaelley), and D. Daviell (Harlech). There was a splendid attend- ance throughout the day. The conductor was Mr vVilliam Jones, Carnarvon, who has now held the conductorship for fix years. The ace mpanis's were Miss M. Williams, Glmtraeth, Barmouth, and Mr W. H. Rowe, Portmadoc. ENTERTAINMENT.—A miscellaneous entertain ment, arranged by the Oddfellows' Friendly Society, was h<dd at the Assembly Rooms on Friday, May 4th. The proceeds were devoted to- wards the fund for the Welsh Hospital for South Africa. Mr Charles Williams, J.P D.L., Hen- gwm, Llanfair, occupied the chair. Address- s were delivered by the Rev David Jones and the Rev Edward Hughes. Major Best was also to have addressed the meeting, but was unable to attend. The Male Voice Choir, Mixed Choir, and the Orchestral Band took part in the programme. Part songs were also sung. The accompanists were the Misses S. and Sarah Parry and Mr Wil- liam Williams. The amount realised was about £15. SPECIAL PETTY SESSIONS.—A special sessions was held on Friday before Dr Charles Williams, L wis Lewis, and J. Evane, Esqrp. — John Griffiths, Bar mouth, was charged by Edward Edwards, Bar- mouth, with having obtained the sum of £6 by false pretences.—Comp ainant applied for permis- sion to withdraw the case as the money had been returned to him.—The application was granted on the payment of costs by complainant.—Joseph Evans, a schoolboy of thirteen was charged with having stolen half-dozen t. a-spoons, one scissors, a purse, two tin openers, a shaving brush, and a box of studs from the 6d shop, Market Hall Defendant admitted having stolen some of the things, but said that another lad had stolen the others.-P.S. Breeze s ated that the boy had been seen at the Market Hall on the 26th April. He sold the box of studs to a boy for threepence and gave the others to a little girl, whose mother brought them to the Police Station. On inquirie being made, it was found that they had been stolen from the 6d bazaar .-D,- f,-n d ant was ordered to receive six strokes by the birch. SINGING FESTIVAL.—The annual singing festival in connection with the Calvinisuc Methodists of the Dyffryn district was held at Talsarnau on Monday and at Barmouth on Tuesday. Similar proceedings were gone through on both days. Years ago one centre was s-lec ed for this annual gathering, but of late years, in consequence of the increasing audiences and popularity, two centres have had to be selected. The presidents were Mr R. Williams, Fronfair, and Mr Wilson Roberts, Barmouth. The treasurer was Mr T. Williams, Llanfair. Services were held in the morning, afternoon, and evening. Part songs were given by the children of the diff rent districts under "the conductorship of Mr J. J. Thomas. The adults, young people, and children were catechised in d fferent subjects by the Revs D. Evans, M A., and T. R. Jones, Talsarnau, and Mr Richard Evans, Harlech, and certificates were presented to the children for their work during the year and for answers to scriptural questions. The evening meetings were chiefly confined to singing. The accompanists were—Talsarnau meeting, Miss Richards Talydon and Barmouth meeting, Miss C. Thomas, Talsarnau. The meetings were well attended throughout on both days.

MACHYNLLETH. FIRST SALMON.—Last Friday, Major Ashby, a gentleman staying at Paris House, caught a salmon weighing twelve and a half pounds, which is the first salmon of the season. POLICE COURT.—At a Police Cour I held on Monday before R;chard Rees and Edward ReeD, Esqrs., Evan Thomas (14), and Thomas Jones (13) were charged by P.S, Hamer with having stolen a sum of 2s 3d from the Corns Railway Station at Machynlleth on the night of the 5th May.—Evidence was given of the arrest and a r-mand was granted until next Monday, May 14th. OBITUARY"—Mrs Jones, wife,of Mr John Jones, Dolfonddu, Cemmes, was buried at the Cemetery on Tuesday last. The funeral was largely attended by farmers of the neighbourhood and the towns people. Deceased was fifty-five years of age and was highly respected by all. The Revs H. Hughts, Towyn; M. Jones, Dinas Mawddwy and D. Darley Davies, Machynlleth, officiated. LETTER FROM THE FRONT.—The following letter has been received by Mr E. Edwards, saddler, of this town, from Sergeant-major Hemmings, late sergeant-instructor of the volunnters of this town —" Karree Kloof, Orange Free State, April 12ch, 1900. Dear Edwards—Having a few leisure moments, I thought I would write you a few lines on the off chance of you recei "ing them and to let you know that I am still in the land of the living, although it is a wonder that I am alive anyway. I am both well and kicking. I hope this letter will find yourself and family enjoying the best of health. I see by the paper I received that the volunteer movement in Wales is making rapid strides. I wish Aberdovey and Aberystwyth every success. Well, dear Edwards, we are now about thirty miles N.E. of Bloemfontein. No doubt you have been following the papers, so if you follow Lord Roberts's flying column, you will know that I am somewhere among his crowd and a rough time we have had up till now, when we are taking a few days' well-earned rest as both horses and men are properly done up. I may tell you, my Company was in action two days after we set out on the line of march and received our first taste of battle, having to lie in the burning sand for twelve hours at Waterfall Drift amidst showers of bullets and shells, but fortunately we got away at midnight with very little lost. I lost three horses in two days. We were very unlucky in our next big engagement at Paardeburg, where my Company went through the whole of the ten days' engage- ment. The first day proved disastrous. We had no less than thirty-three casualities. When all was over and the roll of the Company was called up at eight p.m. on the 18th, twelve only responded. I can assure you it was a sorrowful evening. No doubt you have read all about the battle of Paardeburg. I may tell you that my Company was in at the capture of Cronje and his followers also at the taking of Bloemfontein. So you see that I have not been idle since I came out here. We are now in sight of Brandfort, which I think will be our next move. It has indeed been a hard and trying time. We have been as much as twelve and fourteen hours in the saddle and with very scanty rations, two biscuits per man per day. I can assure you it is anything but the picnic they talk about in England. Anyway, our column have not found it much of a pic-nic and there will not be a man sorry when the good news arrives for us to sail for dear old England again. Well, dear Edwards, I hope you are getting on alright-plenty of work, plenty of money and the best of health. I very often think of you all at Machynlleth and hope to come and spend a few more pleasant days with you all again."

LONDON. MARRIAGE.—On Wednesday, April 25th, at Wilton-square Welsh Chapel, the marriage took place of Mr S. Tregoning Evans, Kingsland- road, N. with Miss Mary Elizabeth (Lizzil) Jenkins, the elder daughter of Mr and Mrs J. Jenkins, Buckingham-road, W. The officiating ministers were the Rev J. Elias Hughes, M.A., assisted by the Rev J. E. Davies, M.A., New Jewin. The bride was given away by her father and her sister, Miss Annie Jenkins, acted as bridesmaid, whilst the duty of best man was performed by Mr W. J. Evans, the brother of the bridegroom. The interesting ceremony was witnessed by a large number of friends and well-wishers and as the bride and bridegroom left the Chapel (which was beauti. fully decorated for the occasion) rice and confetti were showered upon them. The wedding party was entertained at Mrs Jenkins, Buckingham-road, the mother of the bride. The happy pair left in the afternoon for Ventnor, where the honeymoon will be spent. The very handsome and costly presents numbered over 150.

OLD FALSE TEETH BOUGHT. Many ladies and gentlemen have by them old or disused false teeth which might as well be turned into money. Messrs R. D. and J. B. Fraser, of Princess-street, Ipswich (established since 1833), buy old false teeth. If you send your teeth to them they will remit you by return of post the utmost value or, if preferred, they will make you the best offer and hold the teeth over for your reply. If reference necessary, apply to Messrs Bacon & Co., Bankers, Ipswich. xl75

ABEKAYKOiV. NOTES. Miss Mary Green Jones, of Pantteg, who was placed in the first division in the last Queen's scholarship examination, has obtained admission to the Cardiff Welsh University Training College. It is almost safe to assert, that never did so large a contingent of New Quay people visit Aberayron for any purpose as came up to the Calvinistic Methodist musical festival on Wednesday, the 2nd of May. From time immemorial the relationship between the two towns —maritimely, municipally, and socially—has been compared to the proverbial antagonism which existed between the Jews and Sam iritans. But on Wednesday the voices bl-nded, and there was a fusion of presences and intercourse without restraint. The Aberayron people made themselves open-handed hosts, and vied with one another in appropriating guer-ts. News reaching since from NtW Quiy is to the effect that they have been much touched by the cor ial reception given to them by the people of Aberayron. The Tabernacle, which accommodates 750 people, wa quite full, and extra seats were brought, to use. The gallery was reserved lr-r the choir, and the sight of the amphitheatre of singer*, as it appeared from the deacons' pew was a rousing one. The singing WPS massive and harmonious. This was the twenty-first consecutive festival of the churches of the Aberayron Sunday School district, and the attainment of its maj could not have been celebrated in a more signal manner. Miss Maggie Thomas of New Quay, a proficient singer, sang the pathetic words Hen Feibl Mawr fy Mam," on the song known by the title Flee as a Bird," and the conductor sang two typical Welsh sacred solos, viz., "Gydit'r Jesu" and Bendithiaist Goed y Meusydd." These songs brought into the order of proceedings a refreshing varit ty. Mr Jenkins, in one of his addresses, deprecated the machine-like mode of rend^r ng music wnich fuud favour with the t-uperior person. As usual he rook his own way of interpreting hymn tunes sometimes accelerating or slowing the time of a tuue during the rendering of a single hyma. People who have been trained to obey the con- ductor, whether he ob-erved my time or otherwise, will have no trouble in following my baton," said Mr Jenkius. On Thursday, the 3rd of May, an anti-climax was reached in the ceremouials connectod'with the con- secration of Holy Trinity Church chancel. Wed- nesday's was a typical Nonconformist fervent gathering. On Thursday the Courch might be seen striving to impress by ceremony and ritual. A great work, under exceptional difficulties had been ■ ccomplished, as will be seen from particulars supplied in another column. Nb one grudged to Churchpeopie a day of celebration after their hearts' delight. But the weather was against them, so that the spectacular effect or the procession was not so great as had been anticipated. The fact that members of the choir of Trinity Church would appear in heir surpiices for the first time in the procession was calculated to whet curiosity, but the number of adults who had assembled along the mute to witness the event was exceedingly small. It was noticeable that one or mor, of the members did not join the choir in pro- c-ssion, but walked in from the vestry to the chancel. Why this ? The consecration service was simple and effective. A well rendered service, paradoxically, meets the thoughtful and the thoughtless. To the former it is a means, to the lalter an end, and this constitutes the strength and weakness of the ministrations of the Church. One great sermon is enough to expel toe alluring impression that an ornate and well- ordered service is the only true made of worship. The moral nature of the average sinner must be roused aud disturbed and great preaching with an emphasis on the word preaching and not merely homi ising can do that. The organ recital at three o'clock was a great treat. Some Cnurchmen found fault with the ar- rangement of charging a shilling admission. This was becoming dangerously near Nonconformists whose places of worship were merely halls. The organist did his part admirably. Master Reginald Shawe~s singing must have been a revelation to many, whilst each one of the local soloists-Mias May Davies, Miss Kate Jones, and Mr D. P. James did great credit to themselves. One could not help noticing how the work and anxiety of the week had worn out the cheery looks of the Vicar. The reference to the Nonconformist Chapels as halls brings a good story of a prominent Church member to mind. Talking of the Church organ, she is reported to have said-" Oar organ has the proper cathedral tone, and not a, musical hall blare like the organ of the Tabernacle." The chief figures of the ceremonies on Thursday were the Bishop, the Vicar, aud the Choirmaster, all once upon a time Nonconformists. One, if not more, of the churchwardens and some prominent members of the choir may be included within the same category. How proud Nonconformists should be that they are able to train such men for the Chureh and how grateful ougnt the Church to be to Nonconformity The blossoms on apple, plum, pear, and cherry trees are in full bloom and for beauty and fulness were never surpassed. Never was year more glor- iously robed. HOLY TRINITY CHURCH. CONSECRATION OF NEW CHANCEL AND ORGAN. The present generation remember Trinity Church as four ill-built walls in parallelogram shape, with a roof. The places of worship of a town and district, are a correct index of the esthetic development of the minds of the people. They are also a true measure of their self-respect and of their faith in the future. The municipal authorities of Aberayron are unable to subjugate the sanitary difficulties of the period, owing to limited financial resources. The town cannot grow under the present leasehold system, and the owners of land are powerless. In spite of these depressing conditions, the community have shown that they possess the true municipal spirit by the manner in which they have improved their houses of praise and prayer. Twenty-five years ago the Calvinistic Methodists enlarged their chapel, making it big enough to seat the entire adult population. Three years ago they spent JE700 on a vestry and organ. The Congrega- tionalists have only just rebuilt their place of worship, bringing it into line with modern ideas of beauty and comfort, at a cost of nearly £2,00. The Established Church people have also steadily moved onwards. The nave of Trinity Church as it is to-day was built during 1871-2. Soon after, the late Rev W. O. Edwards became vicar. It is sixty-nine feet long by twenty-eight feet wide and cost £2,074 exclusive of the beautiful illumined western window which was given by the family of the late Capt Alban Thomas Jones Gwynne to com- memorate him. The handsome tower was built in the year 1880 and cost JE800. Both church and tower were designed by Mr Middleton of Chelten- ham. The bell, which was put in later on, cost £140. The Rev J. M. Griffiths, vicar of Llanfi- hangel Geneu'rglyn, was appointed vicar of Hen- fynyw in 1896 and upon his entering into hig charge, he quickly set his mind on replacing the apse by a handsome chancel. The services of Messrs Protheroe and Phillott of Cheltenam, suc- cessors of Mr Middleton, were requisitioned as architects, and the work was commenced two years back. Owing to unforeseen difficulties, the work was considerably delayed, but as the longest lane has a turning, so did the tedious delay at last give way to a satisfactory finish. The new chancel measures thirty-five feet by twenty-four feet and cost £ 900. The floor is of variegated marble squares and the steps to the altar of pure white marble. The choir stalls are of oak, the heads, seven in number, which are also in oak, are elabor- ately hand-carved and cost £22. The Vicar for- tunately found a valuable organ in Wordsworth's country on sale. Obtaining the advice of a com- petent organist, he purchased it at almost a nominal figure compared with its cost and intrinsic value. Its cost to the Committee in its place and after considerable expenditure in adopting it for its pre- sent organ chamber did not exceed £150 Con- spicuous to the visitor on the day of con- secration were two tall bronze and brass candle pillars, eajh made to hold seven candles, and two bronze and brass lamp pillars supplied by Messrs Jones and Willis and paid for from the general subscription fund. The brass cross and vases on the Communion table are the gift of Mrs Hesketh of Gwrych Castle, mother of Lady Dundonald. The two brass candlesticks on the Communion table, which are set with precious stones, are the gift of Mrs Lewes cf Llan*cron. The valuable dossal was supplied from the general subscription fund, but the costly silk altar frontal was given by Miss Evans, The Cottage. A brass arms dish is the gift of the Rev W. R. Compton Davies and the four carved wood col- lecting plates were the gifts of the churchwardens and sidesmen. Nor did the improvements stop at the erection of chancel and organ and the furnishing of the chancel in a fitting manner. A strip of land, 150 feet by 18 feet on the south side and 109 feet by 18 feet on the east side of the Church, had been added to the Church grounds. The deed of con- veyance was presented to the Registrar by Mr J. C. Harford of Falcondale on behalf of Mr Alban Gwynne, the donor, on the occasion of the con- secration. This addition will enable the Vicar and churchwardens to add to the beauty of the environments of the Church, and will bring the beauty of the tower into relief from the south side. Also by enabling the Building Committee to provide all necessary offices, it will remove be cause for the eyesore which was particularly conspicuous during the Easter Mond.y gatherings. Altogether, as the Bishop remarked at the c!o e of the sermon, the total cost "ill exceed fl,200, out of which there is a sum of JE950 in hand. And if all the sums are added together it will be seen that cost of the entiro fabric reaches to a grand total of £ 5,000. The Churchpeopie may pride themselves there- fore upon possessing a church which is quite abreast of the times and worthy of a town of far greater resoutces and prospects than Aberayron may at present boast of. On the 3rd of May, the day fixed for the consecration of the new building, there were gusty and heavy showers from early morning, which must have prevented well-wishers at long di-tances from embarking upon their contemplated journey. At eleven o'clock the suu p-ered out, thus enabling the proc-ssiou of chori-teis and clergy to proceed from Pengarreg, where they robed, to the Church without discomfort. The procession numbered about fifty, and, in marching bp the aisle, repeated alternately with the Bishop of St. David's the verses of Pealm xxiv. The Psalm ended, the Bishep stood at the entrance to the chatic,l I when a petition was de- livered to him by the Vicar and churchwardens, requesting him to consecrate the chancel. The petition was read by Mr R, gistrar Barker. Then hymn 242 (A. & M.) was sung, We love the place, O God," &c. The sillgf 19 of the hymn ended, the Bishop, standing at the north side of the altar, said the prayers of consecration and dedication, and the sentence of consecration was read by Registrar Barker as deputy chancellor and signed hy the Bishop, thereafter being d livtred by him to the Registrar to be registered and preserved in the registry of the diocese. The office for morning prayer followed, the Vicar conducting the service. The lessons were read by the Rev Canon Evans, rector of Llan. ddewi Aberarth, and the Venerable Archdeacon Lewis of Carmarthen. The Bishop of St. David's preached the sermon, taking for tt-xt John xxi., 7. An offertory amounting to about JE20 was taken and the procession returned to the singing of the hymn Onward, Christian Soldiers. At 1-30 there was a public subscription luncheon at the Assembly Room, tickets Is 6d each. Joints, amounting in the aggregate to about 1201bs, had been sent ready cooked by Mrs Lewes, Llanaeron Mrs Lewes, Tyglyn Aeron Mrs Lioyd, Llysaeron; Dr Williams; Mr J. Davies, LondoD House; Mr Munro Hughes; Mr Lloyd, Pengarreg; Mr Benjamin Williams, butcher; Mr Isaac Davies, butcher and others. Among those who sat at the tables were the Bishop of St. David's Rev J. M. Griffiths and Mrs Griffiths Mrs Longcroft and Miss Longcroft, Llanina Miss Pearson and another lady, Llanaeron Mrs Hughes, Monachdy; Miss Jessie Lloyd, Llysaeron; Archdeacon Lewis, Carmarthen Messrs J. Davies, London House, aud D. G Munrc Hughes, church- wardens Rev Canon Evans and Rev D. W. Davies, curate, and Mrs Davies, of Llanddewi Aberarth Rev D. Lewis, vicar of Llan- santffread Rev E. Williams, vicar of Llancwnlle, and Miss Williams Rev T. M. Williams, vicar of Llanarth, and Mrs Williams Rev T. Jones, vicar of Cilcennia, and Mrs Jones Rev E. W. Evans, curate, Ammanford, and Mrs Evans Rev D. Griffiths, rector of Mathry Rev B. Parry Griffiths, rector of Manor Dewy Rev T. Jones, vicar of Pen- bryn, and Master Jones Rev R. Williams, vicar of Llanaeron, and Miss Williams; Rev T. Evans, vicar of Llanrhystyd Rev Lincoln Lewis, Bishop's chaplain Rev T. Pugh, curate, Ciliau Aeron Rev Stephen Jones, rector of Llaullwchaiarn, and Mra Jones Rev Evan Davies, curate, Maesteg; Dr Williams, Dr Davies,and Mr Morgan Davies, Captain Richards, Llaunon Mr E. H. Davies, ironmonger; Mr J. D. Jenkins, Feathers Hot-1; Mr Registrar Barker, Mrs Munro Hughes, Mr and Mrs B. C. Jones Master Griffiths (3), the Vicarage Masters Davies (3), London House; Miss Edwards, "The Crown"; Mrs J. Evans, Albert-street; Mr C. Denham Evans, solicitor Mr D. Pennant James, solicitor; Mrs L. J. Roberts, Rhyl Mrs T. Z. Jones, Old Bank Alderman John M. Howell, ironmonger; Mr J. Roberts, Manchester House; Mr J. Jones, steward Mr Chambers; Mr Edwards, gardener; Mr Evans, coachman, all of Llanaeron Mr and Mrs Lloyd, Pengarreg Mr J. N. Evans and Miss Evans, the Cottage Mr D. Davies. Swan Mr J. Evana, watchmaker, and Miss Evans • Mr J*. Jones, bookseller, and Miss Jones Mr T. Davies, Compton Houe; Mr James Lewis, Felinpandy; Captain J. Jenkins, Ty!nawr, Llanon; Mrs Evans, Aelybryn, Miss Patrick, Miss Evans, Penwig, Miss Jones, all of New Quay Mr Jones, master of National School. After lunch was over, the Vicar proposed the toast of the 11 Queen." He next gave the Bishop," whom he said they revered and loved. The BISHOP thanked the Vicar and all those pre- sent for the manner in which the toast was given and received. He congratulated the Vicar. Church- wardens, and Church Council upon their beautiful and commodious new cfnnc-l. It would meet a want on the occasion of various large central gather- ings. They had been surrounded by clouda, moment- ary difficulties, but they had all disappeared and the work had been successfully accomplished. That morning which opened drearily was an emblem of their experience, but sun broke through the clouds and filled the Church with its rays during the service. He was glad to note that they had a strong choir and the service had been admirably ren- dered. He would like to review the work of the three years during which he had been Bishop, bab he was tied to time. It had been a quiet time, but that enabled them to do enduring work. They had had no serious trouble such as die. tracted other dioceses. He wps told by a shrewd observer that the next revival would break out in the Church in Cardiganshire and, he hoped, in Carmarthenshire. (Cheers.) He had known Car- diganshire intimately, having lived among them eleven years. They were noted for two things- he would not refer to the proverbial two things— (loud laughter)—keen intellects and warm hearts. He proposed the health of the Vicar. He referred to him as a hard worker. He returned the compli- ment. (Cheers.) He also would couple in the toast the names of the churchwardens, of whom the Vicar was never tired of speaking well on the previous evening, Mr Mun o Hughes and Mr John Davies. The VICAR and Churchwardens responded and the function was brought to a close. At three o'clock, there was an organ recital by Mr A. J. Silver of Carmarthen; admission, one shilling. His performances were admirable. The following programme was worthily performed: Fantasia and Fugue, in F minor treble solo, CI I know that my Redeemer Liveth," Master Reginald Shawe, Carmarthen (a) Prayer and Cradle Song, b) Funeral March and Hymn of Seraphs; solo, •How Beautiful are the Feet," Miss May Davies, Tanyfron Villa; fantasia in E minor, The Storm solo, 0 Rest in the Lord," Miss Kate Jones, Alban-square; solo, "Holy, Holy, Lord God Almighty," Master Reginald Shawe (a) Canzona, (b) Toccata in F solo, "Nazareth," Mr D. Pennant James, solicitor; (a) Andantio in D flat, (b) Concert Overture; The Hallelujah Chorus," by the Choir, conducted by Mr J. Jones, choirmaster. At six in the evening there was a Welsh service, when Archdeacon Lewis preached and thus ended a rfd letter day in the annals of the Church at Aberayron. On the following night the Choir, numbering about seventy, were regaled at the Assembly Room with cold lunch. Here and at tne public lunch, Mrs Griffiths (The Vicarage), Mrs Munro Hughes, Mrs B. C. Jones, Mrs Lloyd (Pengarreg), Mrs Lewis (Market-street), Miss Davies (London House), Misses M. A. Davies, M. Ellen Lloyd, Jennie Jones, and Bertha Jones worked hard.

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