The Cambrian

MUSIC IN THE PARKS.—At the meeting of the Parks Committee, on Tuesday, it "as decided to apportion the £100 voted by the Ctuncil for the purpose of having music in the parks between the bands of tbe 3rd Glam. Rifle Volunteers and the 1st. Glam. Artillery Volunteers. Altogether 20 Thursday evening open-air entertainments are provided for the summer. It was decided not to confine tbe entertainments to one particular park

SALES BY AUCTION. Messrs. JOHN M. LEEDER & SON. Freehold Farms and Land, at Swansea May 16 Freehold and Leasehold Properties, at Swansea May 16 Mr. DAVID ROBERTS. Dwellirg-house, &o., at Gorseinon May 7 Household Furniture, Pianoforte, &c., at Swansea May 7

LOCAL FIXTURES OF FORTHCOMING EVENTS. Excursions, per G.W.R. FRIDAY, May 4. At the Foot of the Altar" at the Grand Theatre, and to-morrow evening. MONDAY, May 7. "The Dandy Fifth" at the Grand Theatre, and during the week. THURSDAY, AUG. 16. Fourth Annual Exhibition of Flowers, &c., in connection with the Swansea Horticultural and I Gardeners' Association, at the Swansea Market.

NEWS AND NOTES. I The Britonferry Debating Society held its annual dinner at the Royal Dock Hotel on Thursday in last week, under the chairmanship of Mr. H. Eccles, President of the Society. A goodly number of members and friends partook of an excellent menu provided by the hoste-s, Mrs. Norman. The chairman submitted the toast, The Queen and Royal Family." Mr.T.Gwynne proposed "The Britonferry Debating Society," which was responded to by Messrs. Ivor Gwynne and Fred Williams Mr. Trevor Hunter gave The Imperal Force," and Messrs. H. Clarke and Alf Morgan seconded. The Visitors was proposed by Mr. B. J. Evans, and responded to by Mr. J. Church. The Ladies" was proposed by Mr. E. Howells, and seconded by Mr. J. G. Davies. Mr. R. P. John proposed The Press," which was seconded by Mr. Hemming. The toasts were interspersed with songs contributed by Dr. Harry, Messrs. Wm. Jones, Ivor Thomas. Osborne, and Stone. Mr. Church did duty at the piano. Private Patsy Whelan, reported missing, has turned up a prisoner at Pretoria. Trade in Britonferry has never been more brisk than at present. Those who are fortunate enough to hold shares in the Villiers Tinplate Works are shaking hands with themselves. Last week they received a dividend of ten per cent. for the half- year, which is equivalent to twenty per cent. per annum. The syren of the fire brigade caused much sen- sation and speculation on Wednesday afternoon. Some said it was a fire others, it was the relief of Mafeking, etc., etc. It turned out, ultimately, that it was an advertisement of the beneti night at Ebley's Theatre. 0 Mr. Ebley is proving quite a friend of the town. The proceeds of Wednesday night's performance of "Hamlet" was handed over to the Fire Brigade Committee. Mr. Ebley also presented a beautiful silver cup to the Dog Show Committee for the best-bred dog in the show. Our leading councillors and officials are this week enjoying a trip to the Metropolis. They are opposing the Local Parliamentary Bills-South Wales Electrical Power Distribution Bill, and Neath Harbour Bill—in their committee stage. The deputation consists of Messrs. M. G. Roberts, T. Gwynne, A. Steele, F. Kempthorne, and H. A. Clarke.

GrOWER. ANNUAL MEETING OF THE DISTRICT COUNCIL. The annual meeting of the Gower District Council was held on Tuesday at Penmaen. There were present --The Rev. J. V. Roberts (Rector of Ilston), Admiral Sir Algernon Lyons, Messrs. R. A. Essery, J. Taylor. Richard Beynon (Burrys Green), J. Tucker, Silvanus Bevan, Francis Bevan, J. Holland, George E. Gordon, D. H. Williams, W. T. Clarke, John Thomas, Henry Bevan, J. Gordon, Cornelius Gordon, and the Clerk (Mr. H. J. Ind). At the outset Mr. R. A. Essery (the retiring chairman) was voted to the chair. The first business was the election of chairman for the ensuing year. Mr. Francis Bevan pro- posed the election of Mr. Jonn Taylor, and Mr. J. Thomas (Knelston) seconded. Mr. D. H. Williams (Three Crosses) proposed the Rev. J. V. Roberts. This was seconded by Mr. W. T. Clarke (Llandewi). The voting resulted in Mr. J. Taylor being elected by ten to five. Mr. Taylor tnen took the chairman's seat and returned thanks for the honour his colleagues had conferred upon him. Mr. John Tucker (Horton) was elected vice- chairman. A letter was read from the Parish Council of Llangennith with reference to the advisability of constructing a passing-place on the road through the parish. The Surveyor was instructed to give a report on the matter. Mr. J. Tucker moved: "That application be made to the Local Government Board to declare the wages of the Assistant Inspector of Nuisances in the parish of Llanrhidian Higher special expenses, chargeable to that parish." Mr. Holland seconded, and it was carried. It was resolved to advertise the half-yearly audited statement of accounts in The Cambrian. BOARD OF GUARDIANS. The annual meeting of the above was recently held at Penmaen. The chief business was the election of chairman and vice-chairman for the ensuing year.—The Rev. Peter Potter proposed the election of the Rev. J. V. Roberts (Rector of Ilston). Mr. J. Tucker seconded. Mr. Francis Bevan moved that Mr. John Taylor be elected to the position, and the motion was seconded.—However, the Rev. J. V. Roberts was elected by a majority of one.

GLYNCORRWG, GLYNCORRWG URBAN DISTRICT COUNCIL. Tho annual meeting of the above Council was held on Thursday in last week. Con- siderable interest was taken in this, being the first meeting since the election, which re- resulted in the overthrow of several of the old representatives, and the infusion of new blood into the Council. There were present Captain Morris, Messrs. Isaac Davies, David Williams, Alderman Dl. Evans, Abergwynfi; Thomas Muuroe, Howel John, Lewis Davies, Idris Waters, and Wm. Powell—the whole of the new Board; the Surveyor (Mr. W. B. Jones), and Deputv Clerk (Mr. Williams). Captain Morris was elected chairman pro. tern., and on his motion Mr. Alderman Dl. Evans was elected chairman for the ensuing year, and following tho precedent of seniority for office, the Chairman proposed Mr. David Williams to the vice-chair, and this was carried unanimously. The day and hour for the monthly meetings and Finance Committees aroused a rather lively discussion. Captain Morris suggested 1.15 p.ill.. while Mr. Lewis Davies, seconded by Mr. Idris Waters, and supported by Mr. Thomas Monroe, thought 6.30 a most con- venient hour for all parties connected. This was also supported by Mr. William Powell. Captain Morris then announced that if Mr. Davies' amendment, 6.30, was carried, it would mean the declaring of his seat vacant in six months, as he couldn't possibly at- tend. Eventually it was agreed that 1.15 be the hour, and the second Thursday in the month be the day of meeting of the Council and Finance Committees. A letter was read from Mr. David Beynon, the chairman of the Maesteg District Coun- cil, asking for particulars of wages paid to workman, and Mr. Idris Waters proposed that the Clerk reply, giving particulars as desired. Mr. Williams (Deputy Clerk) read a letter from bis principals, Messrs. Cuthbertson and Powell. stating that in connection with the Electrical Power Bill row being carried through Parliament, that the Neacii District Council had taken the advice of the eminent Engineer, Mr. Hopkinson, as to certau restrictive clauses being embodied in the Bill, and as the promoters were favour- ably inclined, it was desirable, in the interests of all concerned, that this Council should withd.'aw its opposition. This wag unani- mously agreed to. It was also agreed that the Finance Com- mitter, Works Committee, and Gas Com- mittee should consist of the whole Council, in view of the great amount of work looming in the near distance.

LLANDILO. [BY OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT.) LIBERALISM.—The annual meeting of the Llandilo District Liberal Association was held at the Public Hall, on Saturday. The Rev. John Rowlands, Wesleyan Minister, presided. The r offieers for the ensuing year were lected as follow President, Mr. J. W. Gwynne Hughes, J.P., D.C., C.C., of Tregib vice-presidents, Rev. D. B. Jones, Congregational Minister, Latimer-road Mr. Isaac Thomas, Ysguborwen Mr. J. W. Jones, E.I.S., architect and surveyor. Gwily House; Mr. Thos. Lewis, Troedyrhiw Mr. Richard Rees, Mount Plea-ant; Mr. Herbert Thomas, Rhosmaen; Rev. John Rowlands secretary and registration agent. Mr. Dd. Williams, Y Berllan, New-road. The meeting terminated by a vote of thanks to the chair- man. OBITUARY.—With deep regret we announce the drath, on Friday, of Mrs. Davies, the wife of Mr. Joshua Davies, of Wrellfield-terrace, in this town, after a few days' illness, at the compara- tively early age of 48. The bereaved husband is also seriously ill. The funeral took place on Monday at Bethel Cemetery, Rhosmaen, the ministers officiating being the Revs. R. Salmon, Llansadwm, W. Rbydderch, Ffairfach, and David Williams, Ffairfach. Mr. Davies is left with two daughters to mourn the loss of a good wife anj mother. FOOTBALL.—A splendid match was played on the Cilcennen field last Saturday between Swansea and Llandilo. We expected the result to be in Swansea's favour, and the final score was three goals to nil. LLANDILO CHORAL SOCIETY.—On Thursday in last week, at the Victoria Drill Hall, the seventh concert was given by the members of the above Society, when Mendelssohn's Athalie" was performed, under the conductorship of Mr. R. C. Jenkins, with chorus and full orchestra. The artiste? were Miss Ethel Wood 2nd soprano, Miss Kelyn Williams alto, Mrs. Julia Franks baritone, Mr. Brazel. The second part of the programme consisted mostly of solos, and all the artistes were encored. CHURCH PARADE.—The Llandilo Volunteers' annual church parade took place last Sunday at the Llandilo Parish Church. It was a record parade, numbering about 140. The Chaplain, Rev. E., T. J enkyns. officiated and delivered a good sermon. The Bugle Band for the first time turned in this parade, and played very well, in face of the fact that it had only just been formed. The above corps has arranged for a church parade at Ammanford next Sunday week.

LLAiNARTHNEY. DEARFH OF MR. HERBERT DECIMUS.—It is with deep regret that we record the death of Mr. Herbert Decimus, formerly of this village, which took place on the 24th of April, at 11, Heald^avenue, Rusholme, Manchester, the resi- dence of his only son, Mr. Alfred Decimus. The deceased, who was 71 years of age at the time of his death, was a widower, his wife having predeceased him by several years.

WHERE TO GO NEXT SUNDAY? Oystermouth raristi Church-Holy Communion, 18.30 Matius, 11 a.m. Evensong- and sermon, 6.3j p.m; Newton-Lioly Communion. 8.30 a.m.; Evenaonga 6.30 p.m. os Blactipili-lioly Communion, n a.m.; Evensong ii. 30. p. Ill. °* Coekett Ciiurch KJV. D. Roderick, 11 and 6.30; School, 2,30. Kilvey Church Service with Sermon by Rev, J Alatlitas, 11 and 6.30 School, 2.30. ROMAN CATHOLIC St. David's, Swansea—Masses, 8, 9'33, 11; Vespers antl Benediction, 6.^); Father Gwydir, y. jO and fa.iO jbather iiiuie>( li a.m. St. Joseph's, Swansea—First Mass, 8.30; Second Mass, 9.4a; ALass ana Sermon, by Kev. Father O Hare, ii; School and BenaaicUou. 3.30; E veuiug Service and Sermon, 6.3u. BAPTISTS: Carmarthen-roa 1—Rev. Isaac Lloyd, 11 and 6,30. Uorse-lahe, bsvv. W. Ttiumus, B.,I., pastor, 11, l\; 6.00. Mount I-ieasanc, Swaisea-liev. James 0 II en, 11 and b-30; Senool, 2.45. St. Helen's, Swansea—Sunday School Anniversary. M kreaci-ier, Hev, W. T. Lee, at 11, 3 6.30. Muum Calvary, L)a"^rui«~lie5'- IY. iizruid Davies, 11 alld 6,Iû. York-place-ltev. J. Lloyd Williams, TreherDert, 11 aua 6.;J\J. Meuiuriai Utiapel, Swausea-liev. Dr. J. W. Williams, 11 and b.& CONGREGATIONAL: Carmarthen-road, Svvausea-Rev. J. Phillips, 11 lid t>.30 oenool, z.sO, Peiurecliwytii—beruioa, 10.30 and 6; School, 2 30 •fcabian s iiay, hi. Xnomas—iJ,o7. j. Maunews, ll, and Ô.0U Scliuol, 2.0J. Castle-street, Swansea Rev. T. Sinclair Evans 11 and 6.30. St. P-.uls, St. Helens-road Rev. Jeukin Jones. 11 and 6.30; School, 2-*5. W aiter-road, jvvausea— Rev. Evan Jenkins, 11 and 8.30, Countess 01 Huntingdon, St. Helena-load—Kev.' T. Heuerie Allen, 11 and U.HU. CUR ISTA DELPHIAN: Beile Vue-streat, Swansea—Reading Scriptnre, 11 j cchool, z.io Gospel ot tll" Kingdom, o,ùv. METHODISTS Alexaudra-road, Swansea—Rev. J. M. Sauuders, M.A. 11 uud 6.6u. Argyle, ot. Heleu'.road-Rev' R. T. Williams, ü, and 6.30. J Bethel, Mállelton-ltev. J. L. Jones, 11 am 6. Hebron, tit. Tnomao—Forward Movement: He. Frank Jauli^on, 11, and (5.30, Primitive .uetuoiau, i'cli-street-Mr. W. U. Pai-lby. 11 school, 2,45 Mr. n. A. K uapy, 6.30. Rnyauiugs, Swansea—Rev. Clement EValis, ^langollen ii. iiliU O. oU. 'lerrau! b30a' Phillips, 11, 2.45 P RKj c, YTE kIAN St. Audrew'a, St. ileleu's-road.-Rev. D. Connor, 11. and b.60. UXi'i'ARIAJSr: Higli-street, Swansea.—Rev. W. Tudor Jones, 11-Sub- ject: flle Resurrection of Spring;" auti b.3G—• subject; 1 lie Gospel ol Liberal Christianity." WEBLEYAl\'S: Brunswick Chapel, St. Helens-road R v, T. F. Rawlings li, and hcv. 8. H. Phillips, 6..>0. Weslfcy Chapel, c, i,e-s tree L-Itev. Vv. li. Chamings li tlev. T. F. Kawlings, 6,;>0. Mumbles Mr. S. M. Richards, 11; Rev. W. II. Chamings, ö.JV. Sketty-Mr. W. Tucker, 11; Mr. C. W. Slater, 6.30. Duuvant—Mr. Aiussiuan, Ö, M ul tou-ILev. s. H. eilillips,li; Mr. Cole, 6. Aiorriston—Mr. Lawson, 11; Air. Cuades, 6. Laudoie-Mr. Charles, 11; Mr. G. ltichaios 6 Clydach Mr. Hitchings, il Mr. Lawson, 6. Albert Hall, Swausea-Rev. Oscar T. Sneliing, 11 and U.OO. Priends'Meeting Hous3, High-street, Swansea Con-, eluding meetings of Mission by Wm. Hobson and others. Sailor's Chapel, Adelaide-street-Rev. D. J. Rosser, 11' Rev. T. Morgan, 6.0U. oui.g Men's elll istian Association. Dynevor-place- Bibie Class, 3 to 4. MAESTEG. CHURCH: St. Cynfelyn's, Caerau-Holy Communion, 9; Rev. L. James, M.A., Curate, li and 6. Daily aL 8.80 and 7. St. Petcr'b-Hev. Griffiths, Curate, 11 and 6. St. Michael's—Rev.i. V. Hiil, M.A., Curate, 11 and 6. at. David's 6. X. Williams JOUJS Curate, 11 alld ö. Garth—Rev. E. Davies, B.A., Curate, 11 and C. ROMAN CATHOLIC: Rev. Father Tunnary, Mass, 9 and 11 Vespers and Sermon, 6.3o. BAPTISIS: Noddfa Caerau-Rev. T. M. Reed, 10.30 and 6. Caersalem—Rev. w. Morgan, 10.30 and 6. Hope—Rev. T. Roberts, 10.4j; Mr. George Moffat (layman), 6. Salem-Mr. John Evans (layman), 10.30 and 6. Bethel-Pastor, H. Harding, 11 and 6. Zion-Rev. W. E. Thomas, 11 and 6. tabernacle— frayer Meetings, ai 10.30 and 6. Bethania-Prayer Meeting, 10.30; Rev. T. Robert (Hope), tl. Calfaria, Garth-Rev. Robert Allen, 10.30 and 6. CONGREGATIONAL Seion, Caerau-Rev. J. Morris, 10.30 and 6, Dyffryn- Rev. J. Llewelyn, If).öo and 6. Sil(,h-.Rev. T. Br) n I'honias, 10.30 and 6. Saron—Rev. Davies, Gowerton, 10.30 and 6 Zoar—Rev. S. Williams, 10.30 aud 6. Cannel— Rev. W. Bowen, 10.30 and 6. Euglish-Rev. J. G. Williams, 11 and 6. Ebenezer, Garth-Rev. R. Walters, 10.30 and 6. Noddfa, Garth-Rev. D. Morris, 10.öu and 6. CALVINISTIC METHODIST Hermou-Rev. W. J. Griffiths, 10.30 and 6. Tabor-Hev. W, H. Thomas, pastor, 10.30 and 6. Libanus, Garth-May 6th anil 7th-Annual meetings. Preachers Rev. E. ltees, Porth; W. Jones, Morris- ton aud Michael Williams, Cilfynydd. Trinity Church. Nantyffylioll- Forward Movement- Rev. W, T Griffiths, 11 and 6. Vestri y Methodistiaid, Cymmer-Parch. E. Owen, Glyncorrwg. WESLEYAN: Mr. Scott, Tynewydd, 11 and 6. COMING EVENTS. May 7°'hl 168 entertalninent at Hope Cbapeli May 13-Anniversary Services of Carmel Independents —Preacher, Rev. Roberts, Rbosllanerchgrugng'. Mai 20 a'r 21.—Cyiarfodydd Pregethu l'iul a'r Lluu, 10.3), 2 a 6, y ddau ddiwrnod. rregethwyr: Parch. bvan Phillips, Castell Newydd Emlyn, a Jones, Mountain Ash.

Every lady in Swansea should see the PRETTY MILLINERY now on view at RHYS THOMAS'. It is freely admitted that the Show has even exceeded our previous efforts. For STYLE, QUALITY, VARIETY, we are unequalled. Our PRICES are MODERATE, and within the reach of all classes.-81, OXFORD-STREET, Swansea, and 21, FABIAN-STREET, St. Thomas. DAVIES ANDBARR IER, STOCK AND SHARE BROKERS, 56, WIND-STREET, SWANSEA Telegrams, "Discretion" Telephone No. 113. BUYERS.— £ 200 Ben Evans Deb. at 107t 150 Bea Evans Pref., at 22s 6d; liO English Crown Spetters; 10 Capital and Counties Banks-quote lowest; 50 Rhondda Ord. 400 Wassau (Gold Coast) at 40s. SRLLEBS.—loo London, Edinburgh and Glasgow Insurance Ord. at 8s 6d; 100 do. Pref. at 20s; 50 Weaver Ord., £9 paid 40 Rhondda Pref., at 9J.

BIRTHS MARRIAGES AND DEATHS BIRTHS. WATKINS.—On May 3rd, at 26, Bryn-road, Swansea, the wife of Ernest Watkins, of a daughter. COCHRANE.-On April 16th, at Dieppe (France), the wife of T. J. Cochrane, of a son. MARRIAGES. HODGES—FASKEN.—On April 24th, at St. Matthias's, Earl'.s-court, by the Rev. H. A. Hodges, M.A., Vicar of Long Lane, Derby, cousin of the bridegroom, assisted by the Rev. Stephen E. Gladstone, M.A., Rector of Hawarden, and the Rev. J. H. Cardwell, M.A., Rector of St. Anne's, Soho, the Rev. George Frederick Hodges, Curate of Broughton, in the parish of Hawarden, to Edwina Eliza Caroline, only daughter of the late William Fasken, M.D., Deputy Inspector General of Hospitals and Fleets, R.N., and grand- daughter of the late William Terry, Esq., Sur- geon, of this town. DOWN—WHITTAKER.—On April 27th, at St. Bride's Church, Liverpool, by the Vicar, John Richard Down, of S wansea. to Mary Haughton, daughter of the late Daniel Faber Whittaker, of Pieter-Maritzburg. Natal, and granddaughter of the late Rev. J. W. Whittaker, D.D., Vicar of Blackburn. POWIELL-BITTLE. -April 30th, at Rhyddings Chapel, Swansea, by Revs. T. E. Edwards, Cwm. avon, and M. J. Mills, T. E. Powell, Swansea (formerly Aberdare), to Maggie Bittle, Swansea (formerly Llanion, Pembroke Dock). DEATHS. MASON.-On April 30th, at his residence, North Hill, Swansea, Albert Mason, J.P., aged 59 years. JONES,-On May 1st, at Oakleigh, Oaklands. terrace, Swansea, Lillian Maud, the dearly- beloved wife of D. C. Jones. PROTHERO.—On the 1st inst., at Enderley, Langland Hill, Mumbles, David George Wyrewood Prothero, M.B., second surviving son of the late David Prothero, M.D., J.P., Llandilo, in his 51st year. DA vn:s.-Llewelyn William Davies, mining engineer and surveyor, accidentally killed at Eaglesbush Colliery, Neath, on the 1st inst., aged 29. COCHRANE.-On April 26th, at Dieppe (France), Mary (May), the much-loved wife of T. J. Cochrane, aged 23 years. Deeply mourned. Printed and Published by MORGAN TAMPLIN, for "The Cambrian" Newspaper Company Limited, at the office No. 58, Wind-street, Swansea, in the County of Glamorgan.—FKIDAY, May 4th, 1900.

Y GOXGL GTMREIG. LLYTHYE AT GYMRY'R CAMBRIAN. DYDD LLUN. W.VTCTN" TTX A "PEGGI LEWIS." Gwelaf fod y Bardd Gwyn o Ammanford wedi dyfod allan i egluro yr amgylchiadau cY3yJltipd:g a. chyfansoddiad ei sfart i'r hen gymeriad acina- nabyddus o Drewvdclel, sydd newydd adaei y fuchedd srytnewidiol hon. Gwydd->m i gyd t'od Wateyn yn llawn arabedd, siriolieb. a natur dda. ac yn meddu ar Ie anrhyd- eddas yn mysg beirdd Cymreig y ganrif sydd ar derfynu. a boddiawn iawn yd wyf fi i'w tywyd llafnrus a da gael rhr>deg yn mheli i fewn ïr ganrif arail. yr hon a fydd wedi gwawrio yn mhen rhyw mis eto. Ond. wediysgrifenu o honof yr uchod. rhaid i mi gyfaddef fy mod yn gweled yn ei Ivthvr vn y Cumbrian diweddar rywfceth tebyg i brawf t'od WATCTX WIN WEDI TROI I FOD YN WATCYS WAN", am un waith yn ei tywyd, fodd bynag. Ond dyna, Pan gyil y call re gyll yn mnell, medd yr hen wireb. Y gwendid y cyfeiriafato, yw ei awgrym ar i mi gostio eareg ar fedd Peggi," ac yna y bvdd iddo yritau gyfansoddi y beddargraff. Fe wei y byd a'r Bettws," ar unwai:h,*iod Wateyn yn fargeiniwr call ar ei les ei hun. Yn awr, mi geisiar egiv.ro pa. mor eithaful annheg yw ei gynyg. (a) Yr oedd "Wateyn "Wyn yn adnabod Peggi Lewis yn bersonol. tra na welais i erioed mo honi, ac na dderbyniais erioed geiniog o ddegwm o'i llaw, ac nas gofynais y eyfryw ganddi. Coj Gyr Wateyn Wyn gystal a neb, ond odid, ystyr y ddiareb, "Xes elin nag arddwn." Wei, yr oedd '"Peggi yn pertnyn i'r uu enwad cretyddol ag ef ei hun. tra y perthynaf fi i gaiigen wahanol o'r Eglwys Gnstionogol. (c; Yn drydydd, ac yn olai, cafodd Wateyn Wyn bum' punt am ganu i'r hen chwaer a'i hanitail yn nydd ei phoblogrwydd maw-, tra na chefais ceiniog erioed o elw ar e1 ctlefn mewn unrhyw fodd. Felly dysgeidiaeth fy synwyr cyffredin Tar y mater, yw y buasai yn decach, from a commercial point of view, ïr Bardd Gwyn draui am y gareg a'r bedaargraff a'r cyfan. nag i mi daiu a thrafferthu yn nghyich y naili na'r Ilaii o honyiit. Hynyna ar Peggi:" caiff yr hen chwaer ionyddwoh bellach, rhan i, 1 gysgu cwsg yr hirnos fawr yn mymvent Trewydael, gerllaw y weilgi donog. Cotioa caredig at y boneddwr o Ammanford. Cyn belied ag y mae a wnelaf ti mater, ni byddwn mwy na llai o gyfeillion wedi hyn o ymgom. Xi feddyiiais i unrhyw ddrw wrth lusgo ei enw i fewn i hanes bywyda marwol- aeth Peggi Lewis." JTARWOLAITH Y DUC 0 ARGYLL. Gan farw ti a fyddi farw," yuyw iaith yr hen Lyfr wrth dduc a beger. Y marw yma sydd yn cydraddoii pawb. ac yn gwneyd y mwjaf ifroen- falch yn gvdwastad a haenau iselaf cymdeithas. Byddai yr hen John Rowlar.ds, Penuwch, ger Llangeitao, Sir Aberteifi. (ysgolfeUtr henaf Cymru), yn ymialcbi) yn y fEaith tod yn rhaid i gyfoethogion ac uvddasohon y byd yr un fath ag yntau. Wei, nis gailat' ddyweyd fod ddricg genyf tinau hyny ycfiwaith. Mae mor deg i'r mawrion gael marw ag i minau. Ac, os dy- wedaf y gwir. a'r holl wir, bydd yn t'wy drwg genyf giywed am farwolaeth y tlawd nag am farwolaeth rhywun mawr, yn enweuig 03 bydd amddifaid heb eu magu wedi eu gadael ar 01. I Ond son yr Ocddwn am farwolaeth y Duke of Argyll. Yr oedd ef yn well a galiuocach gwr na'r nifer amla.f o dduciaid ac arglwydd; y tir. Ymddengys ei fod yn ddyn o ddifrif ac yn Gristion. Yr oedd yn yr agweddau hyn yn debyg i'r diweddar Mr. G.auatone. GelLd meddwl taw crefydJ oedd ei beta penaf. Presbyteriad yiloedd, ac yr oedd yn addurn i'w gyfundeb. Gwyddis fod ei tab, y presenol, yn fab-yn-nghyfraith i'w Mawrhydi, Brenines Prydain Fawr. Yr oedd y diweddar dduc yn teddyliwr ac yn awdwr o gryn fri. Ei brtf weitaiau ydynt Reiun of La'j: ac Uhitj of Nature, yn y r:¡3oi y ceir prawfion diiys ei tod yn greainiwr diysgog yn mhrif athrawiaethau crefydd. Bu yn aeiod o Dy yr Arghvyddi er pan oedd yn 42 mlwydd oed, ac yr oedd yn 77 pan fu farw. Bu dair gwaith yn Argiwydd y Sel Gyfrin. ac unwaith yn Bostfe1"tr Cyffredinol, ac hefyd yn Ysgrifenydd i India. Ond ymddengys ei fod yn meddn ar ormod o an- mbyniaeth yabryd i fod yn wleidyddwr poblogaidd a llwyddianus. Er hyny, yr oedd yn meadu ar perjer::d'i m inieninm nodweddiadol ei wiad, yn gystal ag ar hyawdledd a gallu dadituol cryt a ctihysbyda. Huned y pendetig urddasol a theiiwng mewn tangi,efedd a llonyddwch. Y DRWEDDAK BARCH. JOHN WILLIAMS, LLAN- IJELER. lr ydym yn awr yu disgyn oddiwrth y duke urddasol at y clerigwr gwiedig, er fod y ddau yn awr yn gydradd yn nyffryn marwolaeth. Bu y Parch. John Williams tarw o dan jperation poenus yu 1.11101 sbytai y Brifudinaa. Ymddengys fod rhywbeta o natur cancr wedi ymadyd yn ngwraidd ei dafod—yr aelod o'i gorff trwy yr hwn y daethai yn lied adnabyddus mewn cylch- oedd Egiwysig Cymreig. Y prif ft'eithiau yn hanes bywyd Fieer Llan- geler yw y rhai canlynol:—Ganwyd ef yn Brecon- road, Merthyr Tydiil, ryw 61 o flynyddoeud yn ol. Daeth i tod yn aelod crefyddol gyda'r Annibyn- wyr yn Bethesua, Merthyr, lie yr oedd y diweddar Barch. Daniel Jonts("Xaiil Fraich," tel y gelwid ef), yn weiiddog. Aeth, wedi hyny, yn efrydydd i Goleg Cutfadwriaethol Aberhonddu, lie yr oedd y Parch. Henry Rees, gynt o Fryugwran, Mon (sef mab Hir.iethog) yn gydefrydydd ag ef. Ar ei waith yn gadael Coleg Aumbynol Aberhjnddu. trodd i'r Egiwys Sefydledig. Ordeiniwyd ef gan y diweddar Esgob Campbell, o Fangor. Cafodd gnradiaeth yn Ulanogwen, Bethesda, ger Bangor. Tag ydyw dywedyd fod y Parch. Daniel Jones ("Naill Fraich") hefyd we-i troi i'r Egiwys Sefydledig tua'r adeg hono: a bu yn Ficer Trawsfynydd a Phwilheli. Or lie diweddaf, daeth y Parch. Daniel Jones a'i ail wraig waddoi- edig gydag ef i lawr i Sir Benfro, i fod yn Ficer Llandudoeh. Daeth y Parch. John Williams ato i fod yn minor canon yn Nhydaewi. O'r lie hwn penodwyd ef i fod yn Ficer Llanwuda, ger Aber- gwaun, ac o'r lie diweddaf hwn, penodwyd ef i fod yn Ficer Llangeler, ryw 24 mlynedd yn ol. Ymddengys ei fod yn meddu ar y gift of the gab, i radaau go lew, ac yr oedd ganado hefyd berson lied olygus, a llais lied soniarus. Dyua nhw anhebgorion "pregethwr nsenywod" (chwedl yr hen John Evans, Llwynffortun). Heb wneyd anghyfiawnder a byw na marw, metbaf yn garagweledpriodoidebrhai osylwadau y Mail ar y diweddar Barch. John Williams. Yn organ Caerdydd am heddyw, caf y frawddeg ganlynol yn tianes ei angladJ-" One of Gwalia's foremost light* of the p-ulpit." Ynfydrwydd eithafol yw ysgrifenu peth fel yna am y gwr sydd newydd ymadael. "A FYNO GLOD BID FARW" yw hi o hyd; ond y drwg ydyw, ni chaiff y "marw ddyfod yn ol i dderbyn a mwynhau y clod ei hun. Dwywaith yn fy mywyd y clywais i Ficer Llangeler yn pregethu, ac yr wyf yn dra sicr nad oedd ei performance y troion hyny yn cyfiawnhau ayniadau y Mail am dano. Bum yn siarad hefyd à dau o offeiriaid eraill am dano, y rhai a'i clywsant fwy o droion na myfi, ac yr oedd eu bam hwynt yn debyg i'r eiddof Snau am dano. Yr wyf yn beiddio fy mod wedi clywed prif ddoniau y pwlpud Cymreig o fewn i'r 30 mlynead diweddaf hyn, ac wedi clywed rhai o honynt laweroedd o weithiau. B iddiaf ddyweyd nad oedd Mr. Williams yn perthyn o gwbl i'r p.'r*t- clais. Ei eithaf a fyddai dyfod i fyny a gwaelod y second, os na fua-ai yn syrthio i'r trydydd. Pwy feddyliai am fynyd ei leoli gyda'r diweddar Barchn. Owen Tomos a Edward Matthews f 1ieb, ond rhywrai nas gwyddant ddim oil am hanfodolion pregeth a phregethwr. Ond dyra, mae nifer mor lucsog o n gwran- dawyr yn rnai mor arwynebol. "FROTHY" AND ARGUMKNTATIYE." Adgofia hyn fi am hanesyn a glywais yn Llan- gammarch, rai blynyddoedd yn ol, gan y diweddar Cyrnal Owen. o Rose Bush, Sir Benfro. Yr oedd y gwr hwnw, meddai, yn digwydd bod yn ym- ddiddan ag un o Farnwyr ei Mawrhycii (yr hwn aydd eto yn fyw), a daeth yn ei ben i ofyn i'r barnwr galluog a phrofiadolj beth oedd ei fam ef am ryw ddau o far-gyfreithwyr (barristers) J perthynol i'r South Wales Circuit. Yr atebiad a gafodd oedd—" The one is frothy, the other is argumentative." Mae'r nn peth yn wir am bregethwyr a phregethau. Ond rhaid i mi ddilyn yn mlaen gyda'r gwrth- ddrych y dechreuais siarad am dano. Rhaidi cyfaddef fod rhai nodweddion yn perthyn ddiweddar Ficer Llangeler ag a'i gwnelent yn dra chymeradwy a derbyniol fel cwmniwr a phre- gethwr. Trbiaf ei fod yn burgymeradwy gyda'r mwyafrif orr offeiriaid, ond dywedir gan rai nad oedd yn rhyw lawer o favourite gan y diweddar Esgob Basil Jones, fod llygaid ei arglwyddiaeth yn cael eu dolurio braidd wrth weled Williams mor fynych a'i fag du yn y railway stations, hwnt ac yma, ar byd yr esgobaeth. Xis gwn beth a allasai fod wrth wraidd anfoddogrwydd felly, os oes gwir yn yr hyn a glywais. Cyn diweddu, mae genyf un sylw arall i'w wneyd ar y ficer ymadawedig, a dyna fi'n gorphen âg ef. Yinddengys, er ei holl geniainesx a'i liynawaedd .1 FOD YN DDYN CUL EI FARN A'I SYNIADAU. Mae facts, ieljlgures, yn stubborn thingg, ac yr wyf fi yn hoffi proji pob gosodiad, yn enwedig am 1 marw. Yn ystod yr haf pum' mlynedd i hwn, dig- wyddodd fod cyiarfod politicaidd yn cael ei gynal mewn man neillduol, lie yr oedd egwyadorion Ceidwadol i gael eu trin a uhamddiffyn. Ychydig amser 03 n i awr cynaliad y cyfarfod ddyfod i fyny, cyfarfyddodd yr ymadawedig a gwr arall ar yr beol, a cheisiodd gan bwnw ddyfod i'r cyfarftd. Xaciiodl hwnw yn bendant. Dywed- odd Williams, mewn atebiad, os na buasai iddo ddyfod na buasai iddo ef byth alw i'w weled. Dj wedodi. hv pw, Gellwch wneyd fel y mynoch." Bu y gwr 0 Langeler cystal air (yr hyn nas g" ei ddy edyd ond »m ychydig); ni alwoÚd 0 gwbl gyda r dyn hwnw. Ond pan gofir mai un a ddvgasid i fyny yn Annibynwr, ac a. dderbyniasai ei addysg yn Xgholeg Aberhonddu oedd yn siarad ac yn ymddwyn yn y modd uchod, mae yn an- hawdd peidio synu tipyn bach. Nid oeadwn wedi bwriadu ysgrifenu mor helaeth ar yr adran ddiweddaf hon o'm llvthyr ond. rywfodd, mae'r naill beth yn arwain i'r ilall megis yn ddiarwybod i ddyn. YR HEN WR BACH O'R GOGLEDD. Mae rhai pobl ud i'w cael yn y byd yma, ac y mae rai o'r eyfryw yn cael byw yn h:r, a marw'n her:. Fel rheol, mae'r cyfryw yn rhai a gellir eu hai- waen yn fewnol trwy gynorthwy eu golwg allanol. Meudai'r diweddar Gara-iog o scoff a da am dano) wrthyf am ryw ddynyn byehan bac'u o»dd ef a minnau yn adwaen yn Liverpool,—" The man's meanness and small/less of soul is stamped, on his face." Eiihaf gwir: mae peth feUy yn bod. Am yr hen wr bac i y soniaf am dano yn awr, ni buasai ei yn twÿIlo neb i feddwl fod unrhyw fawredd meddyliol o'i gwmpa-s. Ym- ddengys i mi ei fod Ytl ddialgar eithafol. os na thrypawb y dwfr i droi ei olwvn ef. 03 peidia rhyw t'eirniad a rhoadi gwobr iddo mewn Eis- teddfod, fe ergydia ar hwnw yn ddilaid ac os bydd rhywun arall mor eofn a derbyn gwobr ag y bydd yr hen wr bach" yn cynyg am dam, g-warc:lod ni Xi bycid et-.w digon Ct yn yr iaith i'w gymhwyso at hwnw. Fel engraiflt o gulni ys'o.yd "yr hen wr bach," gallaf grybwyll yr ar- ferai tod yn hallt iawn bob amser ar y diweddar Charles Ashton. o Lanymawddwy, ac na chyd- nabyddai braidd fod yn y gwr hwnw unrhyw ragoriaethau lienyddol o gwbl. A oedd A-hton, tybed, wedi ;.romedd prynu raywbeth ganado. neu wedi naeau riioddi gwaith iddo? Un mympwyol ofnadwy yw'r "hen wr bach," ac fe wna y pe:h lleiaf iddo deru a moni. A yw efe ar delerau cyfeillgar à dau 0 weinidogion (dau lenor a bardd hefyd.) mwyaf poblogaidd y Methodistiaid Cal- finaida'r Os nad yw, beth yw y rheswm r Yn wir, mae'r hen wrbach yn rh j gynhenllyd ac aflonydd. Mae fel cacynen yn y pot (ciiwedl y Cardies), a'i adenydd bach a'i golyn llym mewn llawn gwaita o hyd. Ond, trwy hvc, 'does neb yn cys- sylltu rhyw lawer 0 bwys ar byn a ddywed neu a ysgrifena. A wnaiff yr hen wr bach gymeryd cyiighor genyf fi yn awr, tua diwedd ei oes ? Y.tyrid uwchben meddwl yr hen gwpled diiynol:— Yr anghall na ddeailo. Distawed na feued fo." Pan yn beirniadu eraill y tro nesaf, cadwed yr uchod yn ei gof. Bvddaf yn. meddwl, weithiau, pan c dan ym- osodiad ambell gorach, na byddai yn llawer o ddisgrace 1 ddyn gael tynu ymaith ei lygad (er anwyled ydyw hwnw) gan eryr mawr a chryf, ond oyddai yn anfri a dirmyg tragwyddol ar ddyn iddo gael ei amddifadu o un o'i lygaid gan hen gig- fran wael a cbyffredm. J. MYFENYDD MORGAN. St. Dogmael's.

BETHESDA, ABERTAYVE. Cynaliwyd cyfarfodydd haner-blynyddol yr eglwys uchod Sal a'r Llun diweddaf. Pregeth- wyd gan y Parchn. A. J. Parry, D.D., Rhyi; R. Thomas, Siloh, Glandwr a D. B. Richards, Brynhyfryd. fr oedd y brodyr yn eu hwyliau goreu; cafwyd oedfaon gwlithog a bendithiol, casgliadau da, a chynuileidfaoeda lluosog.

CYMANFA GANG Y METHOD- ISTIAID CALFINAIDD. DOSBARTH CWMTAWE. I Cynaliwyd gwyl yr Utideb uchod (cynwysedig o'r eglwysi Philadelphia, Bethania, Xazareth, j Cwmrhydyceirw, Llangyielach, Vardre, Clydach, a Phon tarda we), yn Bethania Treforis, dydd Llun diweddaf. # # Y mae y gyma>,fa hon yn enwog, bellach, fel un o'r rhai goreu yn Nebeudir CynKU—dyina faes llafur y diweddar a'r anwyl John Watkm, ac y mae ol ei lafur a'i fedru-srwydd cerddorol i'w gai-fod yn amiwg ar ganu yr eglwysi byn. # # Arweinydd y gyminfa eleni eto oedd Mr. John Thomas. Lianwrtyd, gwr arall y mae Cymru ben- baiadr o dan dreta iddo fel cyfansoadwr gwych, beiruiad cydwybodol, ac arweinydd a pherffeith- vdd cauiadaeth y cysegr. Da genym ei weled yn eadw cystal. ac eiddunwn iddo hir ddyddiau i wasanadthu ei wlad yn y gangen bwysig hon. Cynwysai y rhaglen ainry;viaet.i dyddorol o emyn-donau, salm-donau, a ehydganau, ac ni ail^ai ond corii o gantorion dysgy biiedig fyned drwy y fath doraeth o waith clasurol. Yr oedd y cauu yn gelfyddydgar ac ysbrydol, ac yn effeith- iol y tuhwnt i dctesgrifiai, ar brydiau. # Dipyn yn anmharod, meddai "Cymrwd," y teim;eui y cor, yn enwedig ar yr anthem, "Yn Eden, eofiaf hyny byth" (Dd. Evans, Mus. Bac.), a'f gydgan, We will bov: down (Handel). Teimlwn nad oedd y canturiou wedi bod mor ffydalon i'r rehearsals ag- y dylent. Gwelsom amryw o'r soprano■■ yn eanu dim." Gobeithiwn y diwygiant yn hyn, ac y mynant wella. Cawsom air o anogaeth gall y Parch. Emlyn Jones ar y pwys o fod yn egniol gyda'r parotoi ar gyfer y gymanfa ganu, ac yn arbenig fslly, fellla byddai eisiau edrych byth a hefyd ar y programme. Yr oeddem yn teimlo fod eisiau dyweyd gwirioneddaa fel hyn yn dost ond ar y eyfan cafvvyd canu da, a hwyl neillduol ar ambeil-i dou, megis '"Regent's Square," Caio," ac Ymson y Pereriu "-yr old o waith Mr. W. Trevor Evans. Dywedai y llywydd mai home made oeddy don hou, not made in Germany." Yr oedd y canu ar y don hon yn dda odiaetn. Cyfeiliwyd yn fedrus gan Miss Thissen. Llywyddwyd y cyfarfodydd yn ddeheuig gan y Parch. D. Picton Evans, a cuymerwyd rhan ynddynt gan y Parchn. D. G. Jones, loan Davies, W. Emlyn Jones, W. Jones, a Richard Morgan. Y mae llawer o glod yn ddyledus i'r pwyllgor, yn nghyd a'r swyddogion, Mri. M. L. Bevan a W Jacob Williams, am eu trefniadau rhagorol. Yn mhlith y llu oedd yn bresenol gwelsom y Parchn. W. Jones, Bethania W. Scully, Cwm- rhydyceirw loan Davies, Merthyr D. G. Jones, Pontardawe D. G. Griffiths, M.A., Horeb W. Emlyn Jones, Tabernacle; Mri. Rich. Morgan, D. Samuel, D. Roberts, Gwilym T. Rees, Trinity, Abertawe; W. Trefor Evans, a Penfro Rowlands.

LLAXGADOU. Mr. C-olygydd,-Pa beth ydyw meddwl Sir Gaerfyrddm ? Ie, y sir fawr fiodeuog ag yr oeddet yn cael dy gyfrif er's ychydig flwyddi 'noi, yn aal a brigog, fel y llawryf gwyrdd, a blodau disgwyliadau fyrdd yn goronog arnat; neu, mewn gallu fel Mon, mam Cyuiru benbaladr ond erbyn heddyw wedi syrthio, ac wedi gwadu ya llwyr y cariad cyntaf oedd rhyngot ti a'th bobl Beth wnaeth dy bleidwyr di yn yr etholiad diweddati" Gwael, ocide ? Ië, gwael; ac wfft mor wael hefyd Agoraist dy lygaid am ddynion ar y Cynghor Sirol, ond beth ydynt 1- Gwn na feari ateb, mwy na minau fy hun. Yr oedd Paul yn planu er's ychydig fisoedd yn ol, ac "Apolos yu dyfrhau," ond, erbyn heddyw, wedi rhoddi y cyfan i fyny—paham ydwyt mor ffol ? Paham na chawn ni chwareu teg, fechgynr Rhoddwch yr uu arian i bob un am ei waith, gan mai yrult gwaith ydych am iddynt wne/d. Os nad ydyw Cynghorwyr y rhan uchaf o'r sir yn gweled eu gweithwyr yn werth 18 swllt yr wythnos, nid ydyw y gweithwyr yn eu gweled hwythau yn werth i uleidleisio drostynt yn yr etholiad nesaf. # Mae'r frwydr ar y drws. Pwy a ddanfonwn i fewn ? Rhaid ydyw newilt rhai o honynt, a gosod rhai newyddiou i fewn am y tair blynedd dyfodol. Bydd yn well i ardai Llangadog os cedwir "Mabon" i fewn eto, fel y mae Rhondda fawr yn cadw ei gefnder dros y glowyr yn y Senedd o hyd. Hwre i Mabon Davies, I enill top y poll Boneddwr dewr, haelionus— Xi chaiff ef fod tu ol Ymladda dros iawnderau, 0 blaid y gweithwyr tlawd, Mae'n llydan ei ysgwyddau, Ni phlyg i uchel ffawd. Boed iddo eto ddyddiau 0 fwyniant yn y byd, Ac hefyd hir flynyddau 0 bleser ar ei hyd Fel gallo wneyd daioni I Sir Gaerfyrddin fawr, Boed iddo ddringo fyny I Senedd Prydain Fawr. Yr eiddoch, LLWYNOG.

SWANSEA. ROYAL AGRICULTURAL SHOW AT YORK IN JGNE, 1900.—The London and North-Western Railway Co. give notice that through communi- cation for passengers, goods and live stock traffic will be afforded by them from all parts of the country, including London, the South and West of England, the Midland manufacturing districts, North and South Wales, Manchester, Ireland etc. The Company will have an office on the show ground and representatives to give information as to passenger, live stock and goods train arrange- ments. Any information regarding through rates for railway conveyance, and cartage may be obtained by application to Euston. THE DEPARTURE OF THE REV. M. J. MILLS. —Interesting presentations were made to the Rev. M. J. and Mrs. Mills, of Rhyddings j Calvinistic Methodist Chapel, Swansea, by members of the congregation, on Thursday even- ing in last week, on his leaving for Rhayader. The Rev. Morris Morgan presided over the meet- ing. A valuable collection of books was presented the Rev. Mr. Mills, on behalf of the church, by Mr. D. Roberts (deacon). Mrs. Landeg and Mrs. (Capt.) Barret presented Mrs. Mills with a silver kettle, a gipsy stand with spirit lamp and toast rack (supplied by Messrs. Webber and Son). Addresses expressing regret at Mr. and Mrs. Mills' departure were made by many members of the congregation. ST. LUKE'S CHURCH, CWMBWRLA. The Easter vestry in connection with the above place of worship was held recently, the Vicar, Rev. D. Roderick, presiding. There was an unusually large attendance. The accounts for last year, which were read by Dr. Davies, churchwarden, shewed that £ 250 had been collected during the year for various purposes. The Vicar appointed Mr. John Thomas as Vicar's warden, and Mr. T. Jeremiah was elected people's warden. The following gentlemen were appointed sidesmen :— Drs. Davies and Thomas, Messrs. Lewis, Coles, Hughes, Howells. Lewis, Muxworthy, Davies, Reynolds, Evans, Isaac, Evans, Northcote, Price, Jenkins, and Munday. Several ladies were appointed to act upon the Church Council. It was stated that the communicants on Easter Day numbered 162, being the highest number since the church has been opened. Before the meeting terminated, the Rev. J. Alban Davies was pre- sented by Mrs. Hubert Thomas with a purse I containing zE13 3s. 3d., being the Easter offer- ings of the congregations. The rev. gentleman returned thanks for the gift. A vote of thanks to the Vicar brought the meeting to a close. DEATH OF DR. PROTHEROE.—Wre regret to announce the of Dr. Protheroe, Langland, Mumbles. He had been a patient for many years. G. W. R. EXCURSIONS.— Excursions will be run (until further notice) eve y Thur.-dny to Cork and Kiliarney, and every Friday to Waterford, Clonmel, &e., &C., for 16 day- or less. SWANSEA CRICKET AND FOOTBALL GROUND. —We invite |attnntion to the advertisement in another column having refrenoe to the projected extension of the Grand Stand on tho Swansea Cricket Field. FATAL ACCIDENT.—Yesterday (Thursday) a sid fatality occur: ed to the twelve-month old child of Mr Hediey, West Cross, Mumbles. It was out with the nurse in a perambulatoi. Tne nurse went into a shoo, leiving the perambulator out- side. A strong wind upsit the perambulator, and the child fell against the whe<>1 of a waggon. It died five minutes afterwards. Much sympathy is felt with Mr. and Hediey. BFN EVANS & Co.'s FURNITURE CATALOGUE. —Messrs. Ben Evans and Co. have just published an excellent and elaborate catalogue ef lurniture, furnishing fabrics, carpets, ironmongery, and household linens. It is proflliiely illustrated, and the prices are plainly marked. Ben Evans and Co.'s on-bd aim i" to make or buy only such cabinet furniture and other furni-hing goods as are thoroughly reliable in workmanship and artistic in design. This great firm submit, free of charge, designs and estimates for the com- plete or partial furnishing of man-ions, villas, hotels, and publi institutions. The furniture catalogue is worth examination. WEDDING AT SWANSEA. —A (very pretty and interesting wedding took place at Castle-street Chapel on Monday last, the cotracting parties heing Mr. David MatthewsJ second Eon of Mr. Daniel Matthews, Hafod, and Miss Sophie Daniels, niece of Mr. and Mrs. Dowdle, of Oxford Street. The bride was attired in cream trimmed with silk fringe, with picture hat, trimmed with chiffon and ostrich featheis, and carried a choice bonquet of roses and lilies. She was :accompa- nied by four bridesmaids — Miss Winnie Mat- thews (sister of bridegroom), the Misses Lilian and Gladys DowdJe. and Miss Daly, Aberavon (cousins of the bride), who were prettily attired in cream and green silk, with hats to match— they also carried bouquets. The bride was given away by her brother, Mr. Tom Daniel, while the' duties of best man were performed by Mr. Alfred j Matthews (brother of the bridegroom). The service was conducted by the Rev. T. Sinclair Evans. Breakfast was partaken by some 50 guests, at Singleton Terrace, and Mr. and Mrs. Matthews subsequently left for Llandrindod, where the honeymoon will be spent. The bride's trrvelling dress was a fawn, tailor-made costume, with hat to match. A great number of presents were re- ceived, both useful and osnamental. FATALITY AT THE DOCKS.—The coroner's inquiry into the circumstances attending the death of Robert Stephenson, of Glasgow, second engineer of the s.s. Comrade, whose body was on Thursday found in the East Dock, having been missing since March 29th, was held on Friday. The widow and two daughters had come from Glasgow to identify the body. P.C. Williams said that at 3 a.m. on March 29th he saw a man lying on the pavement in Fabian-street. He flashed his light on him and he said, All right, officer, I've only had a little beer." The man, who did not seem intoxicated, immediately got up, and witness accompanied him to the East Dock entrance. That was the one whose body the jury had viewed. Dr. Morgan deposed that there were no mirks of violence on the body, and a verdict of "found drowned" was returned, the jury adding the opinion that deceased was not under the influence of drink at the time.

NEATH [CONTINUED FROM PAGE 7.J NOTES BY WATCHMAN. DEATH IN THE PIT. The news of the tragic death of Mr. Lee Davies in the workings of the Eaglesbush Colliery, near Neath, on the afternoon of Tuesday last, caused a most painful sensation throughout the entire district. He was very widely known his professional duties having brought him into con- tact with large numbers, with whom most have but slight acquaintance. He was held in high regard, not only for his abilties in the profession, for which he was so well qualified, and to which he was so strongly attached, but also for his un- affected good nature, and his other admirable traits of character. It is allowed to very few men to perform the duties of life without rousing the animosity of some. The deceased, Mr. Davies, was one of these few, and his swift and unexpected departure is deplored with a genuine sorrow. He was a fine example of a young man, who, loving his work, and applying himself to the work with whole-hearted devotion, achieved success. Their never was a case in which snoces3 was more deserved. An honourable and brilliant career was to human thought before him. Alas plans are frustrated, and prospects destroyed, and busy thought is weaving dreams of what might have been. Into the sacred privacy of the grief of the once bright home, now so desolate, it is not for me to enter. There is but one source of help and comfort at such times of crushing bereavement, and to that I commend the stricken widow and fatherless children. LLANTWIT LOWER SCHOOL BOARD. The monthly meeting of the above-named Board was held on Wednesday, Mr. W. H. David (Chairman) presiding. The following also were present: Mr. H. L. Thomas, vice-chairman, Mr. Edmund Law, Mr. Dd. Rees, and Mr. Wm. Jenkins. The report on the school grant was read and considered highly satisfactory. Mr. Law submitted the report of the Committee of Managers, and strongly urged the Board to at once carry out the repairs required at Tonna Schools. Mr. Law moved that Mr. J. Cook Rees be authorised to carry out the work. This was agreed to. The Chairman reported in regard to the result of the rece-t conference of the repre- sentatives of local school boards on the question of adopting a un:form scale of salaries. Tenders for stationery were considered, and upon the motion of Mr. Law, seconded by Mr. Dd. Rees, that of Messrs. Arnold and Co., Leeds, was accepted. A letter was read from Mr. Diamond, on behalf of St. Annes Church, Tonna, for the use of the Board Schools for a Sunday School treat on Whit-Monday. Mr. Law, in proposing that the request be granted, said he quite agreed with the remarks of the Chairman at a previous meeting that the schools were established for enucational purposes. But unfortunately there was no public hall in Tonna, and the only place to which people looked when they wanted a hall was the schools. The Church of England had always been granted the use of the schools on Whit-Monday. The present applicants were ratepayers and residents, and it was only fair that their application should be granted. They should certainly be considered as having a stronger claim than outsiders had. Mr. H. L. Thomas seconded. Mr. Dd. Reei proposed, and Mr. Jenkins seconded that the use of the schools on Whit- Monday be granted to the Wesleyans. The Chairman Both cannot have the schools on the same day. The application of the Wesleyans has been refused, and there is no application from that body to-day. Mr. Law Suppose there was. That ought not to make any difference, seeing that the Church of England has a prior and stronger claim. The Chairman supported Mr. Law's motion, which was carried. I NEATH BOROUGH POLICE.—MONDAY. fBefore the Mayor (Aid. H. P. Charles) and Mr. Thomas Teague.] ASSAULT ON A WIFE.—Mary Jane Mellin summoned her husband, Edward Mellin, doubler at the Melyn Tin Works, for an aggravated assault said to have been committed on the previous Monday. Mr. A. J. Jeffreys appeared for the complainant, who said that she had been married to the defendant for eight years. He had come home drunk, and had violently assaulted her- Defendant was fined 10s and costs, and on a subsequent charge of drunkenness he was fined 5s. and costs. STREET OBSTRUCTION. — Brinley Richards, draper, Windsor-road, was summoned for obstructing the footway and roadway in Windsor- road, opposite his shop. When spoken to by P.C. Harris on the matter, the defendant told the policeman to deal with some of the tradesmen in the town first. The cause of the boxes being there was that the railway waggon, which had to take them away, was late coming. The Head Constable, addressing the Bench, said he merely wished to do his duty in keeping the streets clear. The Mayor, after remarking that trades- men must try to dispose of their empties in such a way as to cause the least inconvenience to the public, said that justice would be met by dismiss- ing the case. A similar charge against Howel Thomas, the j manager of a tea shop in Green-street, was with- drawn. WASTE OF WATER.—The following were fined for waste of water Philip Roberts, of the Three Cranes," 10s. and costs Evan Dummer, 2s. 6d. and costs and Wm. Probert, Ethel-street, 5s. and costs. THEFT BY AN EX-POSTMAN. — Thomas Hancock, formerly a Neath postman, was brought up in custody, and charged with stealing a quan- tity of clothing, drapery, and a gold watch and necklace from the stores of the Rev. T. W. George in Windsor-road, between the 1st and 26th of April. P.S. Davies said he searched the prisoner's room at a lodging-house, and found several of the articles. He arrested the prisoner, who admitted that he had stolen the goods. The various articles were traced to the Melyncrythan pawnshop and elsewhere. The prisoner, who pleaded guilty, said that he preferred to be tried at the Assiz is, and he was committed for trial. The stolen goods were the property of Mrs. Henry Williams, formerly of Paris House, Neath, but now of the Clarence Hotel, Pontypridd. Mrs. Williams identified the goods as her property. SAD DEATH OF MR. LEE DAVIES, OF NEATH. A serious accident, involving the death of Mr. Lee Davies, M.E., Neath, and injuries to two colliery workmen, named Henry Davies and Wm. Watkins, both of Melyncrythan, occurred at the Eagle-bush Colliery, near Neath, on Tuesday afternoon. Mr. Davies was engaged npon pro- fessional duties when a passing coal tram (the last of three trams returning to the deep) ran off the rail, and striking side timbers brought them and a large portion of the roof down. Mr. Davies was killed instantaneously, and those near him (a group of seven in all) had very narrow escapes. Amongst those who escaped were two pupils of the deceased, namely, Mr. Howell Jones, son of Mr. John Jones, of the Angel Hotel, Pontneath- vaugban. and Mr.John Jenkins, of Crynant. The body was conveyed to the surface with all expe- dition under the direction of the manager of the colliery (Mr. Watkins). With all promptitude a coroner's jury was empanelled to view the body, which was later in the day removed to Mr. Davies' late residence at Resolven. On Thursday, at the County Police Station, County Coroner Cutbberton held an inquest into the circumstances of the death of Mr. Davies. Mr. White, Her Majesty's sub-inspector of mines, and Mr. R. Wapplington, manager of the colliery, were present. Rees Jones, father-in-law of the deceased, said that the deceased was 29 years of age. J. Howell Jones Pontneathvaughan, said he was a pupil of the deceased, and was with him on Tuesday last at the Eaglesbush Colliery. They went to No. 5 east heading about two o'clock witness was sitting down on the deep. They had not finished their surveying, and were waiting to go up the west heading. The deceased was stand- ing a little above witness. There was a journey of empty trams comirgdown let down by a rope. He heard a fall, but did not see anything fall on the deceased. Witness after the fall ran down the deep for safety. The body was brought out in ten minutes. David Davies, of Melincrythau, fireman at the colliery named, said he was close by when the acci- dent occurred. There were four trams coming down. Witness had made an examination in the morning and found all safe. The last tram mounted on the cross-over, and knocked out the bottom of the framing. A number of timbers fell, and a quantity of mack. He had before seen a front tram mount, bnt never the last tram. Davies was got from under in two minutes. He was quite dead. By Mr. White: The timbers at the spot were renewed about six weeks ago. The dip at that point was about five inches to the yard. The road was in good condition. When the body was found deceased had an arm above the head, and there was a timber on the neck. Dr. Trevor Thomas paid he was sent for, and found Mr. Davies dead. There were no external marks. The injuries were to the spine, lhere was a. dislocation of the neck, due in all prob- ability to the roof collar falling upon it. Death was almo-t instantaneous. It was said he bad groaned once. Death was due to dislocation of the neck. The Coroner having summed up the evidence, the jury found a. verdict cf Accidental death." THE FAILURE OF THE REV. T. W. GEORGE, NEATH. At the Neath Baukmptcy Court on Tuesday (before Mr. Registrar Charles), the Rev. T. W. George, who, in addition to his professional ministrations, has for many years carried on the business of a coal, hay and coin merchant, attended for public examination in regard to the state of bis financial affairs. Mr. A. J. Jeffreys appeared for the debtor, whilst Mr. W. H. David represented the petitioning creditors, Messrs. Thomas and Thomas, solicitors, and Mr. J. Taliesin Davies appeared on his own behalf. Debtor's statement showed gross liabilities, £1,396 Is. 1d. expected to rank, JE431 lls. 6d.; assets. JE173 18s. 7d. deficiency, £257 12s. lid. He started businsss in 1886 with a capital of £150. The reason stated for the petition in bankruptcy was non-compliance with the requirements of a bankruptcy notice." Mr. W. H. David questicned the debtor in regard to his relations with the Metropolitan Bank. Debtor denied that the bank and Messrs. Thomas and Thomas were pressing him concurrently. The bank did not apply to him until Messrs. Thomas and Thomas sued him. His wife had property at Haverfordwest, which brought in sometimes £30 in the year. The house in Albert-terraee belonged to him it had been given him by his father-in-law. Mr. J. Taliesin Davies having asked some questions, and paid the Official Receiver a compliment upon the excellent manner in which he had conducted the examination of the debtor, the Registrar remarked that without doubt the Official Receiver would feel much flattered by Mr. Davies' observations.—The examination was adjourned on the application of the Official Receiver. NEATH BANKRUPTCY COURT. [TUESDAY.—Before Mr. Registrar Charles.j Re Thomas Henry Jones.—Debtor was formerly a grocer at Caerau, Maesteg. More recently he has lived at Cymmer, where his wife has a small shop. He gave up his business when he found he could not make a living by it. He had been examined by the Official Receiver at a previous court. The examination was closed. Re Elizabeth Dobson.—Debtor, who attended for adjourned examination, was again seriously warned by the Official Receiver, who expressed the strongest dissatisfaction with her answers to his questions. The Registrar adjourned the case sine die. Re David Thomas.—Debtor, who appeared for further examination, presented a statement, which showed liabilities to be £607 and deficiency i2548. He had until lately carried on business as a butcher in Villiers-street, Briton Ferry. He started business 32 years ago. He had lost money by becoming security for others. The examination was closed. NEATH COUNTY COURT. FRIDAY. LBefore his Honour Judge Bishop.] A NEWSPAPER ACCOUNT. John E. Richards, of Neath, brought an action against Charles Hutchins, of the same town, which was heard last court, and plaintiff obtained jndgment for his claim for newspapers supplied. There was, however, a counter-claim on account of newspapers returned, which was adjourned to this court for hearing. Mr. Edward Powell appeared for the plaintiff, and Mr. A. J. Jeffreys for defendant. Verdict: For plaintiff on the claim and counter-claim. A QUESTION OF TITLE. An action was brought by one John Hopkins, against Morgan Jones, claiming for one year's rent, JE4, in respect of a holding called Tirbach or Tirybryn, in the Manor of Caergwen, said to be secured by a deed of covena.nt. The issue in- volved the right or otherwise as to the minerals under the taking. There was a counter-claim to set aside the document, or to have it rectified on the ground of a mistake. There was a further claim on an agreement for lease that there should be specific performance. Mr. Meager (instructed by Messrs. R. and C. B. Jenkins, of Swansea) appeared for plaintiff; and Mr. Benson (instructed by Mr. T. W. James, Swansea) for defendant. Judgment was deferred. CLAIM FOR COMPENSATION. James Dobell, coal merchant, of Melincrythan- road, sued the Great Western Railway Company, for the sum of £ 19, damages alleged to have been sustained by injuries to a horse and cart at the Company's level cros-ing at Melincrythan. Mr. R. T. Leyson appeared for plaintiff, and Mr. W. Smith for the Company. According to opening statement, plaintiff was taking his horse and cart over the crossing when the animal was knocked down by an engine, and the negligence of the the Company's servant in not warning by means of steam whistle, and, it was contended, entitled the plaintiff to damages. The level crossing was a dangerous, one as implied by the fact that a man was stationed there by the Great Western Railway Co.—Thomas Page, now in the employ of the railway company, John Jenkins, haulier, and Frank Bailey gave evidence. — Mr. Smith, for the defence, said that it bad to be considered whether this crossing was a level crossing or an accommodation cros- sing if in the case of the former, no person had a right to go to open the gate to go over when there was a man appointed to attend it. He quoted cases deciding npon the, matter, and speaking to the facts, said it was to be regretted the delay which had occurred in bringing this action. He denied that there was any liability on the part of the company.—David Preece, engine-driver, and others gave evidence in support of the defence. Judgment for the defendants with costs. COMPENSATION ACT CASE AT NEATH. At Neath County Court on Friday, Margaret Thomas, of Alma-plaee, Aberavon, sued the Cymmer Glyncorrwg Colliery Company, and claimed damage under the Workmen's Compensa- tion Act for the loss of her husband, who was killed at the defendants' colliery. Defendants had paid J6150 into Court, which Mr. Edward Powell, who appeared for the applicant, accepted. The Judge directed that the applicant should be paid £20 at once, and he would take time to consider how the balance should be applied. The deceased, who was earning 24s. a week, had vorked only two days over the prescribed fortnight at the defendants' colliery.

NOTES BY THE BRITON FERRY WANDERER. The cycling season has again come around, and the medicos will have to freshen their minds as to the treatment of nervousness, which I should imagine would be made very prevalent by the man on wheels. There is one trait peculiar to the cyclist which has come very much under my notice. They say of the fisherman, that he, of all people, can tell a lie most easily, but I am inclined to think that he has, at any rate, a good second, if not an equal, in the cyclist. His particular failing being to exaggerate the distance he has travelled in a certain time, such as it took me halt-an-hour to come from Pyle," and such assertions which, although perhaps possible, lead one to think that it would be very easy to exaggerate. I was very glad to notice that a movement is being made with the object of erecting seats in certain parts of Briton Ferry. It is very noticeable that there are a large number of infirm and old people belonging to this place, and the provision of seats which would give them a rest while taking their walks is surely the least we could do as a contribution to their pleasures in life. ——— I would also like to point out that if seats were I placed on the "Ladies' Walk" it would be a great acquisition, and this already renowned walk would be made yet more famous. This, of course, is not so urgent as the other case, and the seats could not, perhaps, be expected to come from the same source, but it seems strange that a walk so universally traversed, and so enjoyable, should be allowed to be marred by this defect which could be so easily remedied. It is a pity that some of our most influential men do not take a livelier interest in these matters which, although simple, would tend to make more tolerable the place where circumstances have decreed we should live and where we now exist. Britonferryites are justly indignant at the G.W.R. Company in depriving them of the 12.15 train. This train, to an extent, filled the un- reasonable gap which existed between the 10.19 and 2.15 trains. It is said that the Chamber of Commerce are going to protest. It is to be hoped that they will exercise their power rigorously until the recalci- trant Company are brought to their senses. Our obliging stationmaster will, I feel sure, use his influence in favour of our claims. I tail to see why one of the many up-line expresses is not allowed to stop here. Surely, the status of this commercial centre would warrant even this. DOG, POULTRY AND PIGEON SHOW.—A full report of this show, held yesterday, will appear in our next issue.

DISASTROUS FIRE IN OTTAWA. A disastrous fire occurred a few days ago in Ottawa, Montreal It laid waste miles of the city, and upwards of 15,000 people nave been rendered homeless. I A Mansion House fund has been started, and already large sums have been subscribed. The Mayor of Swansea has opened a fund, and he would be glad to receive subscriptions. Subscriptions may be forwarded to the Mayor direct, or paid into any of the local Banks. £ s. d. I The Mayor of Swansea 2 2 0 Joseph Hall, Esq 2 2 0 Sir J. T. D. Llewelyn, Bart., M.P. 5 5 0 Mr. W. J. Rees, J.P 5 0 0 Sonth Wales Daily Post Co., Ltd.. 2 2 0 Mr. T. W. James 1 0 0

RHONDDA & SWANSEA BAY RAILWAY, The following are the traffic returns for the week ending April 29th, 1900, as compared with the corres- pondlng week In 1899 1900. 1899. Wo. of Miles open 30 25 Passengers (Local) £ 392 L348 Goods & Minerals 977 885 Total for the Week 1,369 1,233 1, „ 16 Weeks 22,624 21,788 Increase this week, 9136. Increasi 17 weeks, 9836.

MAESTEG & DISTRICT, [Continued from Page 7.] URBAN DISTRICT COUNCIL. The fortnightly meeting of this Council was held on Tuesday at the Council Chambers, at the Town Hall. Mr. Dd. Beynon presided, and there were also present: Messrs. Wm. Griffiths, J. Boyd Harvey, D. Sims Rees, T. H. Jones, J. H. Thomas, Edward Davies, Evan Williams, T. B. Boucher, and Rees Rees. MEDICAL OFFICER OF HEALTH. There were two applicants for this appointment and Mr. J. Boyd Harvey proposed that Dr. Randall, of Bridgend, should be re-appointed, considering it an act of courtesy that it should be so, as he had held the appointment so loug, and had got to thoroughly know the district and the nature of the duties of the poeition. Mr. Boucher seconded, and Mi. W. Griffiths supported on condition that Dr. Randall, if appointed, should observe greater regularity in presenting his reports to the Council. Mr. Rees Rees proposed that the Council appoint a medical man resident in the place, and that Dr. W. Kirkley be appointed. Mr. Evan Williams seconded, and also complained of the way reports had been neglected to be sent in, and that the appointment was an annual one, and a medical man, re-ident of the place, should receive it, and that he could always be had when wanted to explain reports and advise the Council when necessary. Mr. Harvey still adhered to the justice of re- taining the services of an old servant of the Council, who, perhaps, after this intimation, would not be so remiss as in tne past. The Chairman did not believe in long appoint- ments. Upon being put to a vote, 6 voted for Dr. Kirkley, and 4 for Dr. Randall, the appointment to be for one year. LLANGYNVVYD HIGHER. — A vestry meeting was held at the NantyffylJon Bjard Schools on Friday evening, the 27th ulto., iat 7.30, fer the purpose of making a poor and other rates for ensuing half-year. Mr. District Ceuneillor David Davies presided, and a rate was made at ^d. in the £ to cover the requirements or calls tor county, school, burial and poor purposes. It was incidentally mentioned that the rateable value of the parish had increased in the past six months from £21,000 to £25,600. SEION, CAERAU.—The anniversary services in connection with this place of worship were held on Sunday and Monday last. The Rev. Ben Davies, of Panteg, Ystalyfera, and S. Thomas, of Blaen-y-coed, near Carmarthen, were the selected preachers and addressed crowded con- gregations hot a days. Tiie singing was excellent under the conductorship of Mr. Wm. Hopkins. The Rev. J. Morris and his congregation are to be congratulated upon the hearty response to the appeal for collections in aid of their building funds. ZION.—Anniversary services were also held at this place of worship, and the Revs. T. Towy Evans, of Biaenau Uwent; and W. O. Young, of Ogmore Valley, were the preachers. As usual, the collections in aid of the funds for decreasing the chapel debt were very liberal. TABERNACLE.—The anniversary services in connection with Tabernacle Baptist Church, were also held Sunday and Monday last, when the Revs. W. E. Davies, Ton; B. Williams, Llwynhendy and J.;Y. Jones, Trealaw preached to large and appreciative audiences. The next services of this kind will be early next month, when the Rev. R. W. Watkins takes over the pastorate. He commences his ministry in his new sphere under very favourable auspices, a good, earnest working church, and enthusiastic people.