The Cambrian

Y f-GLORIAS." High Hughes yr Arltityid.-Dro yn ol gwnaed ymholiad byr yn y "GIorian" am y gwr uchod. Prin iawn yw ei hanes, ond ceir ambell air fel ar ddamwain. Gellir teimlo yn sicr mai efe oedd yr Hugh Hughes a wnaeth ddarlun Gwallter Mechain. Yn ieren- Gomer 1S27, tud. 95, dywedir i H. Hughes, ar ddydd Mawrth, 20fed o Chwef., briodi yn Eglwys St. Pedr, Caerfyrddin, un Miss Sarah Charles, merch hynaf y Parch. D, Chariee, gweinidog y Methodistiaid Calfinaidd yn Heol y Dwr." Dywedir yno hefyd mai efe oedd awdwr y Beauties of Cambria." Pwy a'i medd." Cyfeiriad dvddorol ato yw hwnaw yng "Nghof- iant a Llythyran" Dr. Lewis Edwards—newydd ei gyhoeddi, lie y dywedir Iddo fod yn cydolygu Yr Addusyjild a David Charles yn 1823; BC tod ysgrii ganddo yn y TraethodjdjJ 1847 ar "Pre- gethwyr Anraaol yr hwn," mead golygydd y Traethodydd ar y prvd, sef Lewis Ed wards, "sydd yn caei ei Sino gan lawer o bregethwyr ieuaino." Tybed fod yr hen frawd yn rhoi llawer o'r paent du yn ei liwian Bu a (yno et a chyfieithu emyn i'r Gymraeg hefyd. • • • Tsgolfeistri Iea(Inc.-Gofynodd rhywun dro yn ol yn y Gongl" ai nid oedd genym hanes Ys- golfeistri Ieuainc" yng Ngbymm, gwerth ei wybod. Dyma an: hanes Mr. Thomas Evans (Wedros), anwyd yn 1854, yng Nghastell Caer- wedros, pI wyf Llandysilio-go-go, tua thair milldir i'r De o Gemewydd; ac a ddaeth yn yegolfeistr i'r Crwys" yn 1875. Yr oeud yn ddyn ieuanc "gwir grefyddol ac yn "ddirwestwr 0'1 febyd." BIl farw yn Medi 1876, yn 22ain oed, a chladdwyd ef ym mynwent Peusarn, Sir Aberteifi. Yr oedd yn farad gwych, ae yn nofeiydd pur dda. Cyhoeddwyd ei gynhyrchion mewn llyfr byehan o'r enw Wtdrosia'' yn 1877. Rboddwn ddarn o'i waith yn y Gongl" yr wythnos nesaf, 0 0 0 "Mis n Gog. Yr wyf yn meddwl," meddai an gohebydd atom, imi weled yn argraffedig yn rhywle mis y gog'—pa fis ydyw, rr. Gol V Mis Ebrill; ac enw tlws arno yw "Mis y Gog." Gyda haw, ymha rhanau o'r wlad y gelwir "Y GÙg" ar yr ajeryn deunod hwn? Felly y gelwir ef yn Ngogledd Cymru, aic mewn rhai ardaloedd yn Sir Abe:teifi, ond ni chjmer pobl Morganwg y drafferth ond i Gymreigyadio y Seisnig Cvkoo a'i alw yn Gwcw." Wel, poed telly bo. A glywsoch chwi yr hen linellau gwerinol hyn am y Gwcw r"— Amser y Gwcw yw Ebrill a Mai, A phart o Fehefin, ffarwelwch bob Thai. Oni fuoch chwi yn blant yn craffu ar poeri'r Gwcw hyd flaemon dail y maes yn y Gwanwyn a dechreu Haf. Pa beth yw'r enw clasurol i'r blodeuyn gwyllt a elwir baese'r Gwcw 2" Cewch hen gan ddifyr am y Gwcw yn y Gongl y tro nesaf. Dywed Cyfaiil yr Aehcyd am Ebrill 1892, mai Daniel Jones, tadcu Miss Thomas, Parc-y-Clochydd, Llanwennog," yw ei hawdwr. < w Mr. David Lloyd, Adeiladydd.—Diolch mwyn iawn i chwi am eicti geiriau caredig am yr adolyg- iad ar gyngherdd yr Hymn of Praise." Mae yn sirioldeb imi wybod fod pobl o chwaeth yn darllen ac yn gwerthfawrogi y "Gongl Gjmreig." Yr wyt yn ceisio darparu ar gyler teuluoedd Cymreig goreu Abertawy a'r cylch, yn gystal ag ar gyfer bechgyn ieaainc o Gymry a wasanaethant ym masnachdai a swyddfeydd y dref a'i ehyffiniau. Yr wyf yn ofni mai ychydig Gymraeg ddarilenir ar fwyatrif aelwydydd Cymru Abertawy, ac mai aoaml y darllena bechgyu em masna.chdai a'n swyddfeydd na chan na chwedl Gymreig. Pa nifer o honynt a barhaut i tynychu yr Ysgol Sabbothol ? GobeithlAÏ fod llawer. a bod Cymraeg yr hen Feibl yn besaiud indynt o hyd. Ond pam Ba ddarllenent, y s.dzLLient. ac y uieddyiient twy yn Gymrawg. Onid yw y dosbarth hwn yn boenus barod i ddweyd nad oes aim papuruu na ilyfrau Cymreig gwerth eu darlien. Ala-i haeria.d fel hwn yn rhy wael i'w ateb. Ddynion ieuainc, a phennau teuluoedd, ie, a phlaut Cymreig Abertawy, a welwch chwi y Gemnen, i Traethodydd, Cymrv, a Cymru y Plant, Baner ac Amserau UymTu, heb son am y 11u cytioeddiadau enwadol a gyhoeddir o fis i fis? Ceisiwch eu gweled cyn dweyd peth felly eto. Gres)n na fyddai Cymru y Plant yn llaw pob plentyn o Gymro drwy holl Gymru, ie, a phob man arall. Edrycher arno am fis Mai. Dyma geiniogwerth nad yw y Wasg Seisnig ar ei goreu yn rhoi ei gyfartal. Gj da'i ddarluniau tlysion, a'i ysgrifau dyddorol mae yn wir aidderchog. Pa bryd y tal Cymry i'r golygydd am gadw eu plant yn Gymreig er eu gwaethat ? < < Hen Breairylydd .—Gwelaf yn Yr Iforydd am Chwef., 1842. fod un Wm. Harries wedi traddodi anerchiad gerbron Cymdeithas Cymreigyddion Abertawy, nos Lun, yr 20fed o Kagfyr, 1841,' ar Addasrwydd y Cymry i ddyfod l gyfuwch tir a chenedloedd ereill mewu gwybodaeth." Pwy oedd yr hen Gymro da hwn ? A oes rhai o'i wehelyth yn y dret yn awr. Mae el acen yn groyw iawn ar bynciau Cymreig. Gofidiai yn fawr na fai barnwyr ac esgobion Cymreig yn oael en. penodii Gymru. Pe cymerem olwg," meddai, er engraiffc ar ddull gweinyddiad cyfraith yng Nghymru. Yma y canfyddwn olygfa ryfedd, y Right Hon. my Lord Judge ar yr orsedd, heb fod ganddo fwy o wybodaeth am iaith y Cymro druan sydd o'i flaen, na phreawylydd AfErica am Graig y Figwrn. Dyma ofyniad eto, pa un yw Craig y Pigwrn rOO Tebyg ei bod yn Graig adnabyddus wrth yr enw yn y cylch. ac 08 telly mae rhai a wyr e: lie eto. Rhoddwch air, hen ardalwyr. Trueni ga.-iae, hen enwau fel hyri i'w hebargofi.

-♦ DARLITH A CHWRDD: CHWEDL; A CHAN. 0 ran hynny mae dwy ddarlith ar ein meddwl, a'r ddwy wedi eu traddodi y nos Sadwrn oi- weddaf, y naill ar Moees," yn Ysgoldy y Graig, Trewyddfa, a'r Hall yn Libanus, Cwmbwrla, ar "Morgan Jones, Cwmgelly." Ac mae rhywfath o debygolrwydd yn y dual1 gymeriad. I'r neb sydd gyfarwydd a hanes Moses ac a bywyd a nodwedlion Morgan Jones," rhyw syniad o henafiaeth a'i tery wrth l'eddwl am y uaill a'r llall. MORGAN JONES. Dyna fe yn wr tal, dros otiwe troedfedd, llathr- aidd, hoyw, ac nuicnsyth gyua cham hamddenol mawr, llygaid cymharoi fychaiu, yn llym a gwibiog, gwyneb lled-grychiog, barf frithwen gul yn crogi byd ei fynwes, gwalit llaes britbwyn yn cyrraedd pwynt cyiartai o'r bron ar ei g«tn fel rhaiadr arian het ball dal ar ei ben heb fod yn rhy ffasiynol, gyda'i fawd yn nhwll braich ei wasgod, a ffon gullen gyft'redin yn ei law. Gellid meddwl wrth ei weled mai o tynydd Horeb ac nid o'i gartref hynod yng Nguwmgeiiy y deuai. Oedd, yr oedd yn bawdd meddwl am Moaes neu ryw featriarcb henafol wrth weled Morgaii-maby mynydd a'r cwm, gydag arogl brwyn its rhedyn ar ei ddillad a'i ddullweacL Nid anhebyg chwaith oedd y ddau mewn peth dyfnach na dull. Gwr y gyfraith oedd Mo^-es, ac un llym oedd Morgan, yn enwedig at bobl y drws nesaf. Ychydig o bethau oeadynt i tynny a'i eyniad ef mewn bywyd. Rhyw hen bregethwr wedi torri et gyhoeduiad a dod i'r byd oesau yn rhy ddiweddar ydoedd. Wedi cerdded ymhell y byddai yn cael y bregeth oren bob amser, ac yr oe, i d yn well ganddo duar- llen pob llyfr na llvfr y prophtcyd Daniel. Gallai dorri'r Uechau fel Moses, a gwntlud mellt a tharanau, a phrin y buasai bywydyr Aifltiwr yu ddyogel pe lladdaaai g) w iari Muigan. 0 fel yr ymhyfiydai chwalu y lloi aur, oud nid oedd yn credu mewu taflu'r llwch eyia oyfrood,i yr afon. j Llawer hanes dl,niol sydd am daao. Byu.iai yn gwrando prt-geih yn hynt) o rywt'atli o hayius ambell waith, a thra yr elai y pregethwr yu ei flaen d ei glywed et mewn llais era. aydyn yn dweyd—" o'r gore te, o'r gore te," da macugen iwir, da machgpn i wir," a." "odi neu nagyu: fel y byddai yr bwyl. Bryd arall pan fyddai pre- gethwr yn myned ati ui i b ofi ei bwno, byudai jrntau yn dweyd, Wei, mi tietwn hi 'nawr te, a dewch chi'mlaen." Aeth i oedfa y Saeson yn y dref yn adeg cynhuliiad Undeb Auibynwyr Lloegr a Ch. mru a dyna lie y gwrandawai t. 'I' oodd brawd Sais yn gweddio, 0 Lord, blwg all the English churches." "Ie, a VV. ah hdY>Å barhon," jneddai Morgan.. Yr oedd ganddo syniad gwreiddiol ei hun am gartref a bywyd. Yr oedd yn Gymreig iawn ei ysbryd a'i syniadau, ac yr oedd yn un o'r yebydig engreifftiau o'r hen gymeriadau Cymteig a fuont yn poblogi Cymru Rbaid fod gwahaniaeth befyd rhwng y ddau ddarlithiwr. Nis adwaen y gwr a draethai ei len ar Morgan hynod, ond adwaenaf y gwr a siaradai am Moses—Mr. Daniel, Mynyddbach. A dim ond un o'i fath ef sydd i'w gael ymhob cyfnod ar fyd. Pwy wedi ei wrando unwaith na cheidw gO o hono byth wedyn- Gyda'i feddyliau gwrteitbiedig a'i ddull boneddigaidd a syml, a'i olwg syber ber, a'i feddyliau yn berUu byw—braint i beidic ei hesgpnluso yw ei wrando. Ond beth sydd ganddo i'w ddweyd fel darlithiwr, yn enwedig ar destyn mor gynhdin a Moses? Chwilio am destyn diweddar y bydd ereill fel rheol er mwyn bod yn fIres, ond dyma ffresni ar hen destyn. Wrth son am gyfyngder y baban yn y eawell Ilafrwyn, meddal-" Mae dwy gyfraitn yn dod i frwydr a'u gilydd—cyfraith Pharo a chyf. raitb y tamr Pa ua sydd i droi o'r ffordd. Gadewch i dunau y Mor Coch ateb." Ac wrth son am Pharo yn tiymhau gwaith y bobl-" Peth rhagorol yw gwaith," meddai, "ond cariwch chwi et i eithafion mae yn nychu y popu- latio1!. A laddodd y trymwaith hwn yr hen genedf Xa, yr oedd y bobI," meddai'r darlithiwr, "fel glaswellt a sethrir yn tyiu'n dewach oblegyd hynny." "E oedd ei tam," meddai, am fam Moses. wrth wneud ei gawell yn teimlo'n union fel pe byse hi'n gwneud ei gojlin ac 'roedd llawer deigryn twym yn gwlychu'r brsvyn. 'R oedd hi yn ei weled yn hardd, ac mi garwn wybod pa yn ei weled yn hardd, ac mi garwn wybod pa rieni sydd heb fod yn gweled eu plentyn felly." Beth ddaw o'r cwbl ? Wei, meddai'r doethawr, Mae rhai o eiddo Rhagluaiaeth yn well nag ym ni'n ddysgwyl-maent yn dra rhagorol. Ni ddysgwyliodd y tam y delai merch y brenin heibio. ond hi ddaeth, ac nid Aiphtes gyffredin. A pheidivvch chwi meddwl mai ei ddistress ef oedd yn gosod tosturi yng ngalon y foneddiges, na, yr oedd Duw wedi ei osod yno yn barod dim ond cyffwrdd a hwnnw oedd distress y baban." Beth am addysg Moses. Ei fam gadd y llaw gynt-f arno. Gwnaeth hi ef Hebrewr i'r core. Nid self-made man oedd Moses, na, cafodd help yr awdurdode nchaf. A dyna lie mae addysg yn ei le pan mae e'n dechre gyda rhieiai da. Yn y teulu rym ni n furmo'n character. I Rhaid ini wahaniaetbu rhwng addysg ag byfforddiaat-addysg y galon ac addysg y deall. Cafodd Moses addysg foesol yn gyntaf. Mae achwjn y dyddiau hyn nad oes dim o'n hysgolion dyddiol yn troi allan fechgyn a meiched safe ar gyfer temtasiynau bywyd—dynion uniawn a da. Dyma'r pam, dyn' nhw ddim yn cael help mamau duwiol i wneud hynny. Dyn ieuanc da, mae hwn yn werthfawr, ae yn safe yn mhob man. Fe gymer hwn ei feitc, i lawr i'r gwaelod gan mor true yw et." 'Roedd Moses," meddai ef, "yn wneud 11 se o'i synwyre, au at beth ma nhw da os na wnawn use o henyn nhw ? 'Rym ni n dod i'r byd yma i gyd yn blockets, ac mae'n rhaid uso rhain i ddod i wjbod. Gwaith drwg yw i'r fam checkio yr awydd gofyn cwestiynau fo yn y plentyn. 'Duead mam Moses byth yn gwneyd nyn. Pan yr oedd rhyw cidafad ofidus yn y flock, a Moses ar ei hoi hi fe wele berth yn liosgi a neb ei difa—" Mi a droaf ac a edrychaf," ebai. Fe welodd Duw ysbryd student yn Moses, ac fe alwodd arno wrth ei enw. Oud mae yn galw arno i ddiosg ei esgidiau odciam ei draed. Dyma ddaear santaidd, Moses, tyn dy 'sgidie. Dyn yw'r unig gynrychiolydd o bechod ar y ddaear. Ei draed ef yu naig sy'n aflan. Mae adar y goedwig yn lan, pysg y mor yn lan, ond rhaid i ddyn dyun'r eagid. Does neb yn trochi'r byd yma ond dyn." "Doedd Moses ddim yn fit i fod yn arweinydd fel oedd e'n dod o ganol moethe 15- Pharo. Rrlaid ei galedi e, dod ag e i fyd y bobl gyffredin. Cyn gallwch chwi helpu dyn rhaid i chwi ddod ato. Rhaid i Moses fwrw ei nun i blith y gweiniaid cyn galiu eu codi. Un o'r pethau goreu >n y byd yma yw sido gyda rbyddid ac achos y gwan." A oyma. galomdid i ddysgawda r: Does dim un swydd mor bwysig a swydd y dysgawdwr moesol. Mae yr artizun yn gweithio ar ddef- nydd sy'n treulio, ond hwn ar feddwl annistiyw- iadwy. Gadawodd Moses ei ol ar genedl gytan, ac mae arnynt heddyw. Fe lwydauud gael gan y bobl fwyaf ariangar ar y ddaear i roi un dydd o saith i feddwl am yr enaid a byd ysbrydol, a pharhant i wneud hynny—a'r dydd mwyaf enill- gar o holl ddyddiau yr wythnos." Ardderchog oedd ei son am ddyn yn dadblygu amcan y greadigaeth. Cbwyu oedd y cotton cyn i'r dyn priodol sefylluwcnei ben, a chwyn yw popeth nes y darganfyddir ei amcan." Pan orffenodd y ddarlith, yr oedd Mr. Dnaiel a Moses yn uwch yn ein meddyliau. Beth am y cvrrdd ? Yn Soar y bu hwnnw y Sabbath diweddaf, a nos Sadwrn a nos Lun, pryd y pregethodd y Parchn. T. E. Thomas, Coed- poeth, ac S. Williams, Maesteg. Da iawn meddai pobl. Da genym fod Soar wedi ruoi galwad i un i fod yn wemidog iddi—Mr. E. B. Jones, Oaer- gybi. Gobeithio y daw. Eglwys fwyn yw hi, a chadwodd ei thir yn dda. Bu Mr. Samuel ei hen weinidog anwyl yn fawr ei barch ac yn werthfawr ei wasanaeth ynddi am lawer bhvyddyu. Deued olynydd teilwng iddo. Am y gati. yn Xghruglas a'r Trinity y cafwyd hon, y uydd Iau wythnos i r diweddat mewn Cymanfa Gann gan Fethodi.,tiaid Cymreig y dref a'r cylcb, a chymanfa ragorol ydoeud. Nid oedd yn ol i'r un gafwyd er y eyehwyn. Yr hen arweinydd profedig, dyogel a pharchus, Mr. John Tb(,mas, Llanwrtyd, oedd wrth y Ilyw a phwy na hoffai fod dan ei arweiniad wedi canu ei "Molwch yr Arglwydd," Bendigedig fyddo Arglwydd Dduw Israel" Aed trwy raglenxyf- oethug iawn, a chododd y llanw addoliadol yn bur uchel. Ardderchog syniad yw cymanfa ganu. Pwy a'i cychwynodd yng Nghymru? Iauan Gwyllt, meddai un, "Tanymarian" meddai un arall. Wel pwy, tai waeth pwy? Clywsomunbrawayn ddiweddar yn priodoli'r syniad i Thomas Charles, o'r Bala. Iawn o ymdriniaeth mewn rhifyn neu ddau o'r Cambrian tyddai—Pwy yw tad y gymanfa ganu yn Nghymru. Yu awr, Gymry llenorol a cherddorol, traethwch eich lien. A dyma'r dncedl—sefydliad Cymdeithas y Brythonwyr yn Llunden. "Cymdeithas Werinol i Ddatblygu Cymreig- iaeth. Dyua ei nod. N6.1 rhagorol, a gwerth ei efelychu gan bob tref yng Nghymru. Dyma ameanion a rheolau y gymdeithas. AMCANION. Amcana gynyrchu ymsyniad clir o arbenigion gwahaniaethol y Cymry, gyda'r bwriad o teithrin a datblygu yn ei haeiodau amgyffred eglur o'r ddelfryd Gymreig. Cynorthwya, hyd ei gallu, bob ymdrech i roddi ffurf benodol i'r adfywiad cenedlaethol; a gwrth- dystia yn erbyn gwijeuthnr llwyddiant bydol yn safon bywyd effeithiol fel peth anghyson a gwir Gymreigaeth. I sylweddoli hyn, ac i attal lledaeniad delfrydau materyddol, ymdrecha ddwyn yughyd gymdeithas o wyr ieuaingc tedr ledaeuu syniadau cywir o'n harweddion cenealaethol ym mhlith y werin, ac a geidw yn gyson o flaen eu llygaid y ddelfryd Gymreig. Gwna y Gymdeithas gario allan ei hamcanion drwy gyfrwng darlitb, dadl, a'r Wa-g." RHEOLAU. Bydd ey,ansoddiad y Gymdeithas yn bollol werinol; h.y., yn Gymreig. Bydd i bob aelod ymdrechu hyd eitbaf ei allu i byrwyddo gwaith y Gymdeithas. Bydd i bob person sydd yn dewis ymaeh di i gael ei gynyg a'i eilio gan aelodau o'r gymdeithas, ac i anton ei enw i'r ysgrifenyddion i w ethol yn y cyfartod dilynol. Bydd yr etholiad drwy ddangesiad dwylaw, ac i'w gadarnhiu gan fwyafrif o'r aeloJhu yn br,-r,enul. Cymraeg fydd iaith y Gymdeithas, ond rhoddir rhyddid i unrhyw aelod i ofyn caniatad y cyfarfod 1 siarad yn Saesonaeg." Ac os edrychir dro," restr y rhai a'i gwasanaeth- I ant pwy na chwenychai fod yn aelodlo honi r TESTYNAU-1901. Mawrth 7.-Lienyddiaeth Delynegol Gymreig y XVII. Giinrif. J. tl. DAVIES, M A. Mawrth 21.—Y Ddelfryd Gymreig. EVAN GRIFFITHS. Eb ill It.-Cromwell a Chymru. T. J. HOOSON. M.A. Eb ill IS.-Both wnaeth, beth wna'r Gymraeg. LLEWELYN WILLIAMS, M.A. Mai 2. Agwedduu moesol GwleiJyddiaeth ddi- weddar. P. H. THOMAS- Mai 16.— J. T. LEWIS. Mai 30.—Ymneillduaeth a Bywyd Cenedlaethol y Cymry. J. MACHRETH REES. Meoefin 13.—C>mreigaeth yn ei pherthynas a Chvm u a'i Ymherodraeth. 1IIORCBS DAVIES, M:D., F.R.C.S. ( Meliebn 27.-Robert Owen o'r Safbwynt Cym- reilC. KICHAKD ROBERTS, M.A. Gorph. ll.-Gwilym Hiraethog. ROWLAND REKS." Unwaith eto, oni aHem ni yn Abertawv, jjychwyn peth tebyw ? Aleiiusom dr,y y co ylaaa hyn fwy nag nnwaith, ond nid oee neb yn ateb nac yn ystyried." Deffrowch Gymry mwynion.

ABERTAII E. YSGOL SABBOTHOL CAPEL GOMER. Prydnawn dvdd Sul diweddaf, cynaliodd ysgol Sabbothol Capel Gomer ei chyfartod blynyddol. Llywyddwyd y cyfarfod gan arolygydd yr ysgol (Mr. J. Lewis, High-street), yr hwn a draddododd anerchiad campus. Dywedodd ei fod yn galondid mawr iddo et fel arolygydd i weled eymaint o bobl yn nghyd, ac fod yr eglwys yn teimlo y fath ddyddordeb yn y sefydliad. Cymhellodd bawb, yn neilduol yr ieuenctyd, i barhau i deimlo brwd- frydedd yn yr ysgol Sul. Wedi adrodd Salm gan Miss Davies. anerchwyd gorsedd gras gan drysorydd parchus yr f-glwys (Mr. W. Evans, Park-street). Yna cauwyd emyn o Llawljfr Mol u'mt. Cymerwyd rhan yn y cyfarfod gan y personau canlynol:—Miss Lloyd (nid yw hon ond ieuanc iawn, ond mae sanddi hen got: nid yn utiig y mae yn gallu adrcdd yn dda, ond y mae ei 1liais yn swynol iawn pan yn datzanii), Misses Davies (We-t Cross), Rosser, Lizzie Jenkins, Prosser, Mary Davies, Mri. J. H. Thomas, P. P. Jones, Gladstone Thomas, Benj. Thomas, a Llew. Isaac. Cbwareuwyd sr organ gan Mr. W. J. Evans, organydd Capel Gomer, ac nid rbaid iddo ef wrth ganmoliaeth, mae ei enwi yn ddig(.n o sicrwydd fod y gwaith wedi ei gyflawni yn ddi- goll. Cafwyd cyfarfod gwir adeiladul. V mae clod mawr yn ddyledus i'r arolygydd am ei lafur a'i ymdrech diflino i hyrwyddo llwyddiant a chynydd yr ysgol.

CYFREITHIWR NEWYDD. Bydd yn dda gar. hen frodorion Erynamman a Chwmtawe giywed am lwyddiant Mr. D. L. Evans, yn awr o'r dref hon a Gwauneaegurwen. Yn yr arholiad terfynol diweddaf mewn cysyl;tiad a'r Incorporated Law Society, llwyddudd Mr. Evans i enill iddo ei hun le ymnlitti yr ymgeiswyr llwyddianus. Bwriad Air. Evans yw agor swydd- feydd yn Abertawe, Ystalyfera, a Brynaman. Siorydir yn mhellaah y byud i'w frawd, sef Mr. T. M. Evans, gynt o Lanbedr, ymuno ag ef. Rhwydd hynt iddynt.

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THE MINISTRY AND MR. TENNYSON SMITH. The Rhos and District Ministers Frater nal held a meeting in the Maelur Restaurant on Friday, May 3rd. The appointed subject for uiscufsion was put aside, and Mr. Tonnyson j Smith was invitad to give an address upon the Temperance question. The Rev. R. Williams (President of the Society) gave a toimai welcome to Mr. Teunyson Smith, and paid a high tribute to the lecturer's work. Mr. Tennyson Smith thanked the ministers for the honour which they had conferred upon him by inviting him to exprest3 his views on the subject to which he had devoted so many years of study. He said his eiutade was designed to be an ally of the Christian Church and the Cnri»tian Ministry, and that he believed in advocating a more aggressive attitude on the part of the Church against the Liquor Traffic-he was the best friend of both the Church and its ministers. He then at lengUi expounded the objects of the crusade, and explained its policy, concluding by expressing a firm belief in the ultimate victory of the Christian Church over this gigantic evil. Brief speeches were then given by the following ministers — R^v. Robert Jones (Welsh Calvin- istic Methodi-ts), Rev. Robert Roberts (VVelsh i Congregational), Rev. O. J. Owena (Wt-lsh Congregational), Hev. D. l'atwys Jones (tnglish Congregational J, Rev. ivi. O. Evans (Uongrega- tionai), Rev. J. W. Humphreys (English Baptists), R-v. J. R- Junes (Wel-h We--levaD), and Rev. Evan Williams (Welsh Baptist). High appreciation of Mr. Tennyson Smith's address was expressed, and most. of the ministers endorsed his views most heartily. Gratification was also expressed by some at the opportunity of meeting the lecturer and hearing hiiu express his views as it A ould tend to remove misconception with regard to his attitude towards the Christian Church and the Ministry. A pleasant chat followed around the tea table, and the following formal resolution was ut),sequently handed to Mr. Tennyson Smith That we desire to place oil record our heartiest gratitude to Mr. Tennyson -"smith for his readiness in consenting to attend our meeting, aud especially lor his powerful addre". and also that we further express our tullesL appreciation of the good work he is doing in connection witju Temperance, to which he has devoted his life s energy. We wish him every success in his great work, and pray that God may bountilully bless him, and make him a blessing to our feliow-men. May his visit to this neighbourhood prove of great and permanent good, and may his energetic campaign inipott new lite aud epirit to the Temperance uaut-e in our mid-t. On behalf of the Society, Rev. Richaid Williams, Chairman, fnd Rev. E. 1-fryn Williams, Secretary." AIiIHBt every evening of the mission a numoer of ministers were on the platform taking part in the meeting, and show ing nearty sympathy with the campaign.—Cor.

Only one Welsh member of Parliament, Colonel the Hon. F. C. Morgan, voted for the coal tax. Sir George Newnes, the member for Swansea, did not, vote either way as he was accidentally locked out from the division. I

at*Otrttt notto ant[ at lb3o,o .1 (FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENTS.) I. 1: ABERAYON AND PORT TALBOT. NOTES AND NEWS. rBY "RAMBLER,"J Councillor Clarke's motion to discontinue the I present mode 01 soavengiug the town was somewhat summarily disposed of at the special sitting of the Highway Committee which was cadeu to consider same. It was generally admitted, however, that more efficiency could be obtained in the matter 01 scavenging, but the concensus of opinion was that it would be a retrograde step to auopt the contract system. Enough money is spent in scavenging to get the work thoroughly done, but \vnat is wanted is better supervision, llú one woulu nave thought that v\uh a sur\eyor and an assistant suive)or engaged, this shouiU not tie lacking. It is not so uiucn, howevur, in scavenging matters that supervision is required as mother uepartineutsot luuour connecteu wun the Corporation. 1 here was talk at the meet lag ieierred to of the engagement ot a tuorough practical loreinati Engage a lorenian by all means, but sucn an appointment should noi aad to the present staff DI employees, or else directly another thorough practical man" will be wanteu to louk alter tuia toreman and so OU. Aueiavon is uot.growing with that alaimmg rapiuity to require a little hust ot bULVeyoib ana tmemen to help send up the rates. All tnat the Corporation require is good and reliable workmen, with a commanding person as figuie-heau. I stiolled down over the Victoria-road the other atternoon to tue Beacn, and although the road is nut yet completed, it presents a better appearance than it ever has m its histoiy. 'ihe approaches on either side of the railway bridge, nowever, are in a very bad siate, ana it is hoped that the iihon^da and Swansea buy iCail- Way peopie will be urged to pusn on wim their part ot tue work at one,. As one wanders over the road the iragiance arisingfioin a collection 01 town leiuse at ho iitue uieianoe from the road is anything but pleading. It was particularly noticeable on the afternoon iu question- E% eli down at the sea-beacn one coura not escape au unsavoury tm;ll. In this case this arose ironi tne decomposed cai case ot a dog, not over htty 1 yards away Horn me hotel. W hy was not Lhis carcase promptly renioveu The time 1: at hanu when the Corporation, it they uesire to populav- IlSe the Heiicu, should engage the services of a uniformed man LO look atter us good order, anu tney should lurther consider the question of get- ing rid of the present uusigntly wooden stiuc- tures or snanties a- they ate called, lhej tili not add to the beauties ot tne beacn. The members of the local Constitutional Club paid a visit to the oahsbury Club, Swansea, on ihursuay in last week, and met the Saiisouryites in a friendly billiard ulct card touiin.mt-ui. Alter very pleasant gamer. Aberavon won at whist and cribbage, and were btaten at billiards and skitties, so that honours were easy. Judging uy tne manner Aberavon opened in billiaids they should scarcely have lost, as Aoeravon won tne first three gumes by upwarus 01 120 points. lhey eventually lost the ruooer by 175 points. When is Aberavon going to have a peimanent installation ot motor cars t The summer months are ciose at hand, and the traffic to the beach is sure to be heavy—given, ot course, fine weather, and a good harvest lies betore a good and Cheap motor service. Nothing is heard now of the proposed new road to the docks tiom the Great Western Rail- way Station at Port Talbot. Is the soneine abandoneu f ———— As the days lengthen out and the evenings are fine and ultry, the need tur a new approach to the Beach trom the Neath side ot the town is more and more apparent. To leavj the narrow and congested streets of tne totvn and walk down to the bench over the grassy slopes off the Baglan-road would oe a treat which lew oi the townspeople realise, 'ihe conttruction of this road is the only sure way ot developing the town as a seaside resoit. The inhabitants of the town will, I am sure, le'arn with, regret, that its worthy Vicar (the Rev. Heniy Morris), will shortly vacate his living at Aberavon for the pur- pose of fulfilling-a similar position at Llant- wit. Major. Mr. Morris has been connected with the parish for upwards of 15 years, and during chat long decade has worked assi- duously on behalf of his church, which he cherished and loved. Many and varied have been the services which he has rendered it. He has seen the church enlarged, the tower restored, and 'his flock grow. Little1 tiffs' have now and again occurred between the Nonconformist Ministers and himself, but on tha whole he has worked harmoniously with them, and he will leave the parish in which he has laboured with zeal and success with the best wishes of all he came in con- tact with. ABERAVON COUNTY POLICE COURT. MONDAY. [Before Mr. S. H. Byass (ili the chair), and Messrs. J. M. Smith, Edward Davies, and Lewis Lewis.] Rate Allowlionce.-Messls. W. L. David, rate collector, Baglati, and ihos- Jenkius, 1 ultilling a similar office at Glyneorrwg, presented poor rates for allowance by too Justices. The ratet3 were duly verified and allowed. TewporaryTransfer.-A temporary authority to sell intoxicating liquor at the Gieat Western Hotel, Abergwynfi, was granted to Mr. i)d. Davies, WHO was now in possession of the premises. Mr. Trevor Hunter, solicitor, made the application. Breach of Colliery Rules.—John Jones, a collier, working at the Avon Colliery ot the i G.W.H. Riy., at Abergwynfi, was charged with the dual offences of going to the mine whilst intoxicated, and with doing wilful damage to the windows ot the colliery weignbridge, on tl,e 1st April last. Jones pleaded guilty to both offences, and was accordingly lined 10s. and costs iu eltell case, amouuting in all tu 91 171s. Game Trespabs.-Ify. Davies, Jno. Williams, and Thos. Moore, ail of Maesteg, colliers, were summoned by Jno. Stubby head gamekeeper to Miss Talbot, with trespassing in search ot game at Margaui on the 26th ult. Uetendants did not appear. Stubbs gave evidence, and Davies, who had previously been convicted, was fined 12 and costs, and the other two deieiiuants ±1 eacn and costs. An Unprovoked A-sault at Cymmer.—Evan Lewis, a collier, ot C.v turner, GlyiiCurrwg, was charged by Joel VVoolf, a travelling jewelier, of Manchester, with assaulting him at the Avon Da.e Hotel, Cymmer, on the 2nd May. Woolf deposed tnat defendant, whom he did not know, and without any cause wnatever, suudenly btruck him down with a severe blow over the eye, and whilst down he still continued to strike him. He Lecame unconscious and had to be assisted back to the hotel. Defendant, who did not appear, was sentenced to one mouth's imprisonment witn- out the option ot a fine. AB2RAV0N TOWN COUNCIL. The monthly meetings of the Highway and General Purposes aim Public Works Com- mittee? were held on Wednesday. Present Aid..1. M. Smith (chairman). Aid. H. Walsh, Wm. Williams, and H. J. Stokes, Councillors H. Wood, Hy. Jones, T. A. Burgess, F. E. Perry, Aaron James, and Timothy Owen. It was resolved to offer the old Isolation Hospital building for sale, and the Inspector of Nuisances was directed to prepare an inventory of its contents. Councillor Burgess raised the question of engaging a band on Thursdays and Bank Holidays. It was finally decided to engage the Town Band to play on the Beach for the two Bank Holidays, at L3 10s. per holiday, and to ask the' Hotel Co. to share the expense. It was recommended that a sum of £ 1,000 be applied for at once for the purpose of fencing the North Pier, and converting it into a promenade. The Mayor, Town Clerk and surveyor were appointed to meet the owners of land with the view of coming to terms for the erection of a footbridge over the Rhondda and Swansea Bay Railway at Velindre. Tenders we're considered for the construc- tion of the esplanade, when that of Messrs. T. and A. Scott, the contractors for the new steel works at Port Talbot, was accepted at £ 2,690 10s. Od., subject to the sanction of the 1 Local Government Board being obtained. The other tenders were: Clarke and Co., Cardiff, E4,240 Geen and Linton, Newport, E3,036 S. T. Rees. Aberavon, j35,200 Barnes, Chaplin, and Co., Cardiff, £ 3,340 H. Latty and Co., £ 3,368.

NEATH AND DISTRICT I [FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT.J COLLIERS SUMMONED. The X edth County Justices, Messrs. W. Leyson, Thomas Powell, William Jones and Wm. Howell, the last-named as chairman of the District Council taaing his seat for the first time, were occupied for some hours on Friday in hearing a claim for damages brought by Messrs. Hedley, of the Cwrt-y-bettws Coiliery, against six colliers for alleged breach 01 contract caused by tneir leaving their vvoik without giving proper notice. Mr. W. H. David appeared for Messis. Hedley, and Mr. rjuwaid PoweJlrepresented the men. The case of David Hugties, against whom there were three summonses, was the only one taken. It was argued for the applicants that the men shoula have given a month's notice, which was the proper notice according to contract and custom. It was contended, on behalt of the respondents, that they were members of the t Workmen's Committee, and according to a document put in, anu according to custom, they had a right to leave whenever a dispute was in progress. Tne culliery proprietors on the other hand maintained that even when a dispute was iu progress tue men had no right to leave work without their consent. The justices could not come to an agreement, and tney made no order, etcn party navmg to pay their own costs. Mr. W. ti. David applied for an adjournment of the other cases tor hve weeks. This was ag!eed to. COUNTl* POLICE.—FRIDAV. Before Messrs. \Vm. Leyson, Thomas Powell, Wm. Jones and Win. Howd1. Diunket.ness.—The loilowhg were lined for drunkenness :-Wiiiiini Tnuiuas, Brick-row, Seven Sisters, 5s. and costs James Thomas, roller man, Dqiveu'a-row, Melyncryihan, bs. and costs David Howells, collier, Uryuant, 5s. and costs aud Joseph Walker, Resoiveii, 5?. and cosls tor having been diUhk and disorderly, Jenkin John Jenkiu, of Al>eriiani-ierrace, Glyn-Neatn, was fined 7s. 6d. and costs Samuel Vaughan, having neg.ecteu to answer a summons, was brought up under a warrant, and charged with navmg been diunk and oisoideriy, and >»as fined 5-. allu costs W lll. Tijomas Cooke, who had to be dealt witu iu a smiuar way, was also tineC 5s. and eosis. Diunk on Licensed Premises.—Samuel Jones, conier, Cwmgwrach, was Íllleü 2s. Oci. and costs tor having been d. uuk on ncenseu planuses. Straying Horse.—Sampson Price, described as a knitc giinder and peg maker, was charged with allowing his horse to .Lray on the higuway at Baton Ferry. P.G. Fiank Evaiis said the deiendant had admitted that the animal was his. The ueiendant demurred to tue statement of tne podcumttn. As a matter ot tact, the horse belonged to his (defendant's,* ciaugnter Luciuda. Tne policeman in his Humbie j uugweut haa beeu loo jutoty. 1 have never belonged to a horse or a mule," said the oetendanc, but 1 did to a donkey once." (IjOLZ(i laughter). Delenuaut's dauguter (already iiuineo) steppeu into the vviinesa ^ox, and saia tue 4,orse was hers. The ueueu dismissed the e<1.e, and Sainpsou Pi ice retired with a beaming countenance. A (Quarrel.—Sophia ihoinas, oi Cwmfelin, Neatu Abbey, summoned Mary Meynck, Lt neighbour, lor using obscene language towards her on tue previous Moniay. nil. Edward Powell appeared toe uefendaut, and argued that the offence did nut occur in a public place xvir. H. Jr". chanes (auung as iVi«igistratcs' Clerk) advised tne Bencn mat it was a public place, and the aase pioceeded. in tile resUiL ee-en party to the case was ordered to pay her own c 8", On Monuay, at the z",Lue Court, ueiore Mr. Edward Davies, David Ellward Davies, of Skewen, Was urought up iu custody, a with having been drums on the previous night. Sergtant Hopkins proved tne eltzc, and uetenuaut wab fined bs. and Costs. NEATH BOROUGH POLICE -Monday. Before Aid. H. P. Charles, Mr. F. J. Gibbins, and Mr. Clement Gardner. Drunkenness.—Evan Thomas, charged with drunkenness, and having appeared tietore the iNfe!acii Bench several times previously, was nnea 7s. bLt. and costs.— Wuiiani Tyke A-as fined bs. and costs, .lane Turner lUs. and costs, .\nn -Uavies, vioui-street, and William fic,e.s, Crythan-roud, were also fined tor drunkenness. Leaving Horse and Cart Unatttended.— Dauiei Jones, a haulier, of Swansea, was fined 2s. bd. and cos is ior leaving his horse aiirt dray unattended outside the Mackworth Hotel.—Jesse Turner, charged with commit- ting a similar ortence in Angel-street, was also fined. Zs. bd. and costs. Unlicensed Uog.—George Williams, a col- lier, of Eastgate-ierrace, was lined 2s. 6d. and costs, for neglecting to take out a licence for his HOg, The owner had regarded tne animal as a pup. Obscene Language.-Sarah Davies, con- victed ot using obscene language in Jenkins- court, was lined 2s. 6d. anu costs. Threats.—Mrs. Margaret Jones, of Ethel- street, summoned Mz-s. Catherine Lewis, a neighbour, for using threats towards her. There was a cioss-summons. Aid. Charies said the parties seemed to be one as bad as the other. Each would be bound over in the sum of H5 to keep the peace for six months, the costs to be divided equally. Engmeman Charged with Assault.—David Jones, engineman, of George-Street, Mount Pleasant, summoned Isaiah Jones, engine- man, Melyncrythan, for assault. Mr. A. J. Jeffreys appeared for the complainant, and Mr. Edward Powell tor the defendant.—Com- plainant said the defendant came up to him as he was leaving the Glamorgan hotel, and after saying he was sorry the complainant had left the Eaglesbush CoilieTy, quite un- provoked struck him two heavy blows, which caused him to bleed pro i'u,,elv.-I) avid Wil- liains, a pumjier at the Eaglesbush Colliery, corroborated. He added that the defendant kicked him (witness) when he went to the complainant's assistance.—Defendant put in the box said he struck the complainant be- cause the latter spat in his face. He (the de- fendant) was of the opinion that a strike1 was not justified, and he had done what the manager recommended.—Mathew Jones, son of the defendant, stated that complainant bad .said that defendant was not a Trades Unionist, and then spat in defendant s face. —Mr. Powell pleaded justification, and said he was &ure the justices would agree that the complainant got only what he deserved. —The Bench, however, thought otherwise, and fined defendant 20u. and costs.

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PORT EYNON. HANDSOME GIFT BY MISS TALBOT. A very handsome new altar table, altar Jinen, and harmonium have b-eu presented to the Church ( f Po>t Eynon by Miss Talbot, and are very much appreciated bv all the Church people. The altar is 7ft. long, and 2ft. 9in. wide. made of oak. and benutifully carved. It i- from a design by Messrs Jones and Willis, of Birmingham. A very handsome flagon of exquisite design for Communion purposes has 111-0 been presented by the tti-odaugitterti of the Jafo rector. It was first used on Easter Sunday, and bears a suitable., and touching inscription. The Church has never hitherto pos-essed a tialon-at lea-t there i- no record of one. The Paten, which dates back to the yeor 1730, has on it the in- sciiption:—"Ex dono Silvani Prosser, Rec- tori.,

LLANDOVERY. By Oup. OWN CORRESPONDENT.] I CHILDRENS' CONCERT. On Thursday evening last at the Schoolroom, Mothvey, a village distant about four miles from this town, the annual entertainment given by selected children attending the Mothvey School took place. The proceedings were presided over by the Rev. J. Hughes, vicar, in the unavoidable absence of Mr. E. P. Lloyd, J.P., Glansevin. The spacious room was crowded with an orderly, yet enthusiastic audience. An excellent pro- gramme had been prepared. The various items contributed by the children were excellently accomplished, and reflected great credit on the Headmaster, Mr. G. H. Hoyle. The choruses were admirably sustained, and the renderings throughout gave ample proof of the careful training they had undergone. Perhaps the tit- bit of the evening, as far as the school children were concerned was the trio entitled The Three Beggars," which was enacted in clever style. The respective comic songs given by Mr. English, of Half-way, elicited a good deal of laughter, and kept the audience continually in a good humour. Mr. Hoyle, himself, fairly excelled all his previous efforts, and particularly was this notice- able in his rendering of the song Storm Fiend," his rich baritone voice being heard to perfection during its rendition. Needless to remark his efforts were deservedly rewarded with applaudits and calls for an encore, to which he responded. Miss Price, of Cray, sang exceedingly well in each of her sougs, and fairly captivated the audience with her beautiful voice. Miss Charlotte Griffiths was also good, and the Misses Richards, Jones, and Rees, did justice to them- selves in the trio entitled" Eus Lais." Votes of thanks having been accorded the president, artistes, and accompanist, a most an- joyable evening's entertainment terminated with the singing of "Hen Wlad by Nhadau." Miss Lafferty, of Llandovery, acted as accom- panist throughout in her usua.1 capable style. At the cenclusion of the concert Mrs. Morgan, of Tynilwyn, who was ably assisted by Miss Davies, kindly entertained all the artistes and other friends to a capital tea. The Committee desire to thank Mr. W. Jones, of L1 wynrh 1 ceettfach, for gratuitously erectizig- the stage, and also to all the others who so willingly came forward to aid the children in making the concert the success it turned out to be. Appended is the programme :— Part 1 -Ciiorus, Welcome," School Children solo, Miss R. Price comic song, Mr. Euglisti; round, "Spider and the Fly," Children Solo, Miss C. Griffiths; solo, "Queen of the Earth," G. H. Hoyle; chorus, Oft in the stilly night," Children solo, "Don't Grumble," Annio Price; comiu socg, "Don't touch him," Mr. English chorus, All's Well," Children; solo, Neget-y-blodau," Mrs. Richards; solo, "Llwybr y AN ydafa," Mr. J. Ingram glee, "Oh who will over the downs," Children. Part 2.—Solo, Miss Price; solo, "Hen Gerdnwr," Mr. W. Thomas; comic song, "Courting in the Rain," Mr. English; trio, Eos Lai; Misses Richards, Jones and Rees; solo, Cymro Dewr," Mr. U. J. Price solo, Miss Griffiths; trio, Three Beggars (in character), Three Boys recitation, E. P. Richards solo, Storm Fiend," Mr. G. H. Hoyie comic song, Wild Man from Borneo," iUr. Englisu encuie, Wi.ere did you get that hat t" solo, Mssi Price quartette, iflodenyu Bach," Mrs. and Miss Richards,Messrs. W. Thomas and Richards; finale, Hen Wlad fy Nhadau." BOARD OF GUARDIANS. This Board met at the Town Hall on Friday last, under the presidency of Mr. Ihomas Watkius, Tycerrig. There were also present: Mr. John Williams, Tirypeutre; Mr. E. P. Lloya, Glansevin; Mr. Thomas Jones, Llanfair Grange Mr. E. Davies, Deigoidydd; Mr. C. V. Pryse-Rioe, Llwyny-iiiain; Air. W. Davies, Giansawdde; Mr. Richard Thomas, Mafekiug Villa; Mr. D. Morgan, Talog; Mr. D. Davies, Rhybliu Mr. Thomas Williams, Cwmllynfe; Mr. Rees Lewis, Brownhill; Mr. Tudor Lewis, Llangadock; Mr. James Rees, Talgarth; Mr. D. Davies, Gwydre; Mr. Jonathan Evans, Caio; Mr. John Jones, Parkowell Mr. W. Evans, Blaenau and the Clerk (Air. D. T. UL. Jones). Treasurer's Account. The Treasurer's account showea a balance in hand of X434 10s. Master's Report. Mr. David Evans, the master, reported that the number of inmates at the bvu e during the jveek ended April 25th to be 19, as against 18 in the corresponding period of last year. Week ended May 2nd, 19 against 12. Vagrants, first week 31 against 22; second week 27 against 26 in the same week ot the previous year. Visiting Book. The visiting book was produced by the Master, which showed that on the 30th ult. Mr. Thomas Watkins went over the house and found all the tooms, beds, etc., very clean and in good order that the inmate Dinah Evans, who underwent an operation on the 27th ult, was getting on pati;i- factorily, and that he superintended the weighing of a pig, which scaied 145L1.,8. the visiting book also contained an entry, dated May 3rd, and signed by Messrs. Tudor Lewis, John Jones, and William Davies, which certified that they had visited the house that day, aud found all thu inmates comlortable and well cared for, and that the provisions and all other arrangemextd were to their satisfaction. The Clerk informed the Board that Mr. Dan Davies, grocer, Stone-street, had consented to give X6 per annum to the boy John Thomas Jones, lately au inmate of the house, and to apprentice him to tne grocery business. Relieving Officer's Report. Mr. Edhvard Williams, the relieving officer, reported that during the week ended April 25th, 278 paupers were relieved at a cost of X42 7s. 5d., as compared with 274 in the corresponding week of the pieceding year at an expenee of C42 17s. 2d. Week ended 2ud May, 278 cost £ 40 4s., against 274, cost f38 17s. 6d. last year. A Breeze. During the discussion of the relief lists, Mr. Davies, Gwydre, showed a mild disposition to resort to the tactics of some of the Irish M.P.'s, but was immediately brought to silence by Mr. W. Mabon Davies, who remarked that it was very singular that this member should always interrupt him." The dispute arose in connection with a discus- sion of a relief case trom Llangadock Parish, Mr. W. Mabon Davies having held that Guardians from other parishes had no right to interfere with matters outside the distnc.s which they repre- sented. Tne Chairman remarked that he usually agreed with Mr. W.-M. Davies, but could not do so on the present occasion, as the relief came from the Comman Fund, and he was of opinion that every guaid an had a right to take part in the con- sideiation of the relief business, 100 milter from what parish- He therefor ruled Mr. Davies's point out of Older. Bills. Cheques in payment of several bills were signed. Appointment of Second Vice-chairman. The Clerk informed the Board that he bad looked up the law wiih reference to the right of the Board to appoint more thull one vice-chair- man, and had found nothing to prevent them doing so if they dtsiied. Whereupun Mr. Rtes Lewis, of Bi ownhiil, was unanimoiisly appointed as second vice chairman for the eLsui,j, yelr. SCHOOL ATTENDANCE COMMITTEE. The Board then formed itself into a School Attendance Committee. The bye-laws regulating the attendances, etc., were further postponed for a month, in order tnat the Clerk might s nd copies thereof to each of the members, showing the proposed changes therein. Mr. William Price, of Cilposte, was appointed school attendance officerfor Berrisbrook, Porihy- rhyd. It was decided that the usual steps be taken with a view of appointing a school attend- ance officer to Llanwrua, in the place of the laie Mr. David William4. FUNERAL. The funeral of the late Miss Katie Davies, the daughter of Mr. John Davies, saddler, Stone-street, took place on Wednesday at Liandingat Church, and was largely attended The Rev. Dr. T. E. Thomas, of Hailyglas, offi- ciated at the house, and the Rev. Eben. Jones (vicar), ond the Rev. Gruffydd Evans (cur- ate), at the church and grave. DEATH OF MR. GEORGE EDWARDS. Mr. George Edwards, of King's-road, died on W ednesduy morning. The deceased, who was only 48 years of age, had been in failing health for some considerable time past. He carried on for years an extensive and suc- cessful business as a painter and house decor- ator. He was greatly esteemed. The greatest s mpathy is felt for the bereaved widow. NATIONAL MIXED SCHOOL. The report of his Majesty's Inspector in connection with the 'Llandovery National Mixed School, has just been received. It reads as follows: "This school has been care- fully instructed and the work generally was very satisfactory. New blackboards re- quired." The school has earned the highest possible grant, and for the fifth year in suc- cession has again been excused from examin- ation. This fact alone speaks volumes for the excellent and painstaking tuition which the children undergo and we congratulate Mr. M. H. Nicholls, the headmaster, and his able staff. on the retnarkable achievement of the school. ASSESSMENT COMMITTEE. This Committee met subsequently. Mr. James Rees, of Talgarth, was unanimously elected as chairman of this Committee. Appeals. Several appeals from the town were considered. Miss Harris, ironmonger. Stone-street, appealed against the present rating of her house and shop. She remarked that previous to her purchasing the property, she had for upwards of 25 years paid a rent of £9 12s. 6d., whilst the present gross rental had been fixed at X15. The house and shop of Mr. Henry Havard, which was adjoining, had been assessed on the same basis. The Committee declined to reduce the valua- tion. The valuation of part of Gilfach, including Caefelineaeau, which is in the occupation of Mrs. Annie Williams, New Wnite Lion, was adjusted to 1104 gross. Mr. D. R. Morgan, appeared on behalf of his father, Mr. M. Saunders Morgan, of Cilycwm House, to appeal against the present rating of their premises. It appeared that the original rating of the house was zEI8, but this was subse- quently reduced to zC12, by reason ot a portion of the premises having been converted to a cottage, which had been assessed at 16, thus making the initial assessment the same. The overseers had, however, in their last valuation, increased Mr. Morgans premises to t18, and still assessed the cottage with the additional £ 6, thus making an an increase in the valuation of the premies of L6 per annum on the original assessment Some considerable discussion ensued on the point. Mr. Watkins, Tycerrig, contended that ti;e Committee should take cognizance of the fact that £6 was still rated on tne cottage. Mr. D. Davies, Rhyblid, ch the other hanJ, held that the present assessment was not exorbitant tor snch extensive premises. This view the Committee finally adopted. Mr. Morgan gave notice that he would again appeal DEATH AND FUNERAL. We have with very deep regret to announce the demise of Mr. Jonn James Mann, of Cerrig Cottage 111 this town, which sad event occurred on Wednesday last. Tne dseeased, who had only attained his 23rd year, had been in failing heaitii for a considerable Lime past, and notwithstanding the assiduous attentions ot his medical attendant, Dr. Berryman, succumbed to his bitter maiady, phthisis. The uectased was a very promising 'young man, and esteemed by all who came in contact with him, ana ihe greatest .-ympathy is felt for his sorrowing mother, who unioriunately was already a widow, at the sore ana trying affliction 01 losing an only and christian son. That sue have strength to combat against her bad bereavement and ue able to say "Thy will be done is the wish of the many who condole with her in her piesent trouble. Tho departed was a faithful member ot the iilandmgao Church and Sunday School, and for many years, since its formation we believe, an enthusiastic member of the Llaudiugat Young Men's Guild. Tiie funeral of the deceased young man took place on Monday afternoon, and being of a public cuaiacter, was largely attended, amongst those comprising the solemn cortege being his,late fellow members of the Guild who acted as bearers. A brief, but I appropriate service was hela at the house, con- ducted by tne Rev. Eoen Jones vicar). On the arrival at Llaudingat CuurcLi, a suitable service was held, the Rev. Grutfyad Evans (curate) being the oliiciant. At ita conclusion, the ever favourite Welsh hymn Bydd myrdd o'er ryfedLiod,Lu was feelingly tendered by the large assembly. The cofliu was then carried out and placed in its last resting plaoe by the Guild members amidst every manifestation of surrow. ihe Vicar read the burial service with much pathos. On the grave several beautiful wreaths were placed, sent by the following Miss M. Davies, Urchard-street; Miss Bellman, Garuen- street, Davies, Liandingat, and a costly artificial wreath enclosed in a glass globe from ihe Liandin- gat Young Men's Guild, bearing tue following inscription, Iu loving memory from Liandingat Young Men's Guild." The coifl.i, wmch was of oak with massive brass fittings, was made by Mr. Daniel Hughes, Croit House, whilst Mr. William Jones, of Alba House, acted as undertaker. DEATH. On Saturday night last, the death occurred of Miss Katie Davies, the daughter of Mr. John Davies, saddler, Stoue-street, in this town at the early age of 16 years. TEMPERANCE OUTING. At the last meeting of the Temperance Associa- tion it was decided mat the members should go for an outmg on Whit Monday next, the place selected iiemg the well-known historical place of Twm iSnon Catti. Messrs. F. Sheppard and J. Major, in conjunction witu the honorary secretary (Al, Wyndham Price) Were deputed to see to the arrangements in connection therewith. Provided the climatic conditions prove favourable the trip will undoubtedly be an enjoyable one.

CWM AVON. (BY OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT.] CHURCH ARMY MISSION. The Church Army Van (the Llandaff) arrived at Cwmavon on Monday week, in charge of Captain Hughes (Liverpool), Lieutenants Herbert (Bristol) and Rolands (Abergwynfi), and services in connection with tha mission were held at the Parish Room every night during the woek. On Monday evening a lantern service was given, pourtraying different ticeneit in the lite of Jesus Christ on Wednesday evening a service entitled" Little Tom, or tue Tempta- tion"; aud on Friday eve dug, The lorn Bible." The lantern was manipulated by luieutenant Herbert and the different scenes 111 the stones were uescribed by Captain Hughes, who evinced much zeal and earnestness in applying the morals at each of the services ana must have appealed to every inuiyidual present. On Tuesday and Thursday -evenings, gospel meetings were neld, when addresses were given. by tue Captain and Lieutenants and it is to be taoped that the seeds thus a own, will again bear abundant fruit a-j a result of their labour". On Sunday afternoon a children's service was held, when Captain Hughes, who is a most powerful speaker, delivered a very practical address, both to old and young, from the words Blessed are the pure in heart." The Rev. D. Bankes Williams, B.D., pronounced the oenediction at eac.i of tne meetings, which were well attenued throughout the week. ihe V "n," whica is the home of the Evangelists, is encumped on the grounus of the OLU Depot," whero rubles, lext cards, &c., can oe bought during the day at a very nominal price, ihe mission will conclude on Sunday next. OBITUARY. We regret to record the death of an old and esteemed inhabitant in the person of Mr. Emanuel Jeffreys, Hazlehood Row, at the ripe age of 75 years, which took place on Monday atternoon.

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It is stated that the census returns for Nor- wich reveal a large excess of females in that city, and the surplit,, tends to increase by year. At the 1891 census there was an ex- cess of 7,724 women, but this year's total shows that there are 9,652 more women than men, so that presumably the proportion of "old maids" in Norwich must be uncom- monly large. Dorking, it is reported has nearly a thousand fewer males than members of the gentler sex, the totals being: Males, 5,253; females, 6,157.

LLANDILO. [BY OUR OWN CORRBSPONDKNT.1 At a meeting of the Llandilo Urban Dis- trict Council, at the Public Hall, Llandilo. °h Tuesday, there were present Mr. J. w[ Nicholas (in the chair), Messrs. W. Griffiths) T. C. Thomas, Thos. Hopkins, Wm. Hopkins' J. H. Hughes, Dd. Stephens, Dd. Morgan, E. A. Roberts, H. G. Phillips, Evan Thomas Evan .Tone's, and Wm. Jones, and the Clerk (Mr. R. Shipley Lewis), and the Surveyor (Mr. Dd. Jenkins). The plan of the Electric Station was passed and the following tenders for erection of some were considered :—(1), Mr. Dd. Evans, 20, New-road, Llandilo, B800 Os. Od.; (2), Wm. Evans, builder and contractor, Bryn- awe'l, Ammanford, with a promise that a solid foundation be got withing a distance of 19 feet, L746 Os. Od.; (3). Thos. Morris, Penybank, Llandilo, F,799 Os. Od.. Mr. Dd. Morgan moved that the tender of Mr. Wm. Evans be accepted. Mr. Wm. Griffiths seconded, and it was carried. RETURN OF A LOCAL VOLUNTEER. Llandilo was alive with excitement last Saturday evening, and the whole place was flowing with bunting, for it was the occasion on which Private David Jones, of Llwyncelyn, Salem, and a member of G Company, 1st Welsh V.B., Llandilo Volunteers, was returning home from active service in South Africa. Private Jones is one of the five gallant fellows of the first service company, who left Llandilo about 15 months ago for the seat of war. Of the other four Private W E. Thomas is laid up with fever at Netley Hospital, having arrived with the other Volunteers on the Tagus last Sunday week, while Corporal Ashton and Privates Hedley, Johns, and David Evans are still in South Africa. It would be difficult to analyse one's impression of the brave fellow whom the people had assembled to welcome in the railway station, and as the local Volunteers lined the platform, raady to greet their comrade, the brass band -under Bandmaster Ho wells struck up the martial air "When our soldier boys come home," and the truin stemmed into the station with our hero the scene was most moving and enthusiastic. A moment later a mighty che?r went up, which tolJ all tnat Private Jones had arrived, und when recognised he was greeted with affectionate embraces and hearty handshakings. He hHd a bronzed and weather- beaten face whioh told plainly whfct he had gone through under the terrible bleenhing South African sun. Private Jones was soon placed iu a* armchair, securely lashed to two strong spars, and carried shoulder high through the principal streets of the town, which were crowded with throngs of eager faces, and when the Cawdor Arms was reached a halt was made. After several gentlemen had spoken, Private Jones was asked to say a few words, which he did in a very creditable manner and to the point, in which he made the remark that he was very sorry that his comrade (Private W. E. Thomas) had been left behind at oLley Hospital, but he was sure the time was not far distant when we should see him safe amonsj us again. After a short delay be w.ts again taken to the Drill Hall, where he was finally dismi-sed, only to be again shouldered home, a distance of about five miles in the country, the latter portion of which was made in a h.rs and trap, kindly leut for the occasion by our genial townsman (Dr. Evans). The baud, which escorted, played merrily the whole way, and when Salem was reached his old acquaintances all recognised their old friend. It is not too much to say that the village of Salem was stirred to its depths, and here again a halt was made when a most patriotic gentlemen in the person of Mr. Thomas, the Gorse, mounted all empty carriage with Private Jones at his side, from which Mr. Thomas addressed the large crowd present. Private Jones also addressed hia old friends in a very able Welsh speech. Free refreshments were provided to all present at the Angel Inn. During this time Mr. David Jones, the landlord of the Black Ox Hotel, Llandilo, drove the hero home to his mother's house, which is about a mile and a hatf away, acoom- pauied by Mr. Thomas, the Gorss, and a few friends. When the old homestead was reached. Mrs. Jones, the mother of Private Jones, burst into tears when she recognised her brave soldier son.

PONTARDULAIS NOTES. LBy "THE DRUID."j The ordinary Parish Council meeting of Llatidilo- ralybont was held on Saturday evening at the Board Schools, Pontardulais. Mr. Thomas Davies, the re-elected chairman took his seat for the first time since the election of the present council in March last, and with the exceptions of Messrs. Albert Williams, Parry Reynolds, Alfred Thomas, and tho Rev. W. Morgan, M.A. (vicar), all the councillors were in atteadance. It was carried by seven votes to three to adopt the two adoptive acts which have agitated the minds of the local public for so long- now, namely, the Public Watching and Lighting Act,and the Burials Aet. It should be stated that there was no opposition whatever to the adoption of the latter Act, but Messrs. Rees Penry, John Morgan, and Thomas Davies, the Penyrheol delegates, lifted their voices against the lighting question.—The state of the footpath at Penyrheol was next dis- cussed. It was resolved to fix up three cast-iron gates at a cost of JE3 7s. 6d. each, one at each end of the path and one in the middle.—It waa proposed by Mr. Thomas Jenkins, and recouded by Mr. David Lewis, that Mr. John White, the rate collector, rceiveE15, as remuneration for making out and collecting the special sanitary rate. The Clerl, (Air. J. Roberts) was instructed to ask the District Council to see into the stata of the water supply at Gorseinon, and more par- ticularly the pump's wells at Pencaecrwn, Bryn- tepr, Penrheol-road, and at West-road. It was alleged that the well at the last-mentioned place had been closed and condemned by the medical officer of health.—A joint meeting was held sub- sequently, when District Councillors Tom George and Ben Mathews were p'-esent. Caecerrig foot- path was again under consideration.—The pro- ceedings altogether lasted considerably over three hours, and some of the councillors were very verbose indeed the new Parish Council of Llandilo-Talybout will soon become notorious for its lengthy sittings. The Bishop of St. David's conducted a con- firmation service at 6t. Teilo's Churen, on Friday afternoon. The Bishop was attended by the Re*. Wm. Morgan, B.A. (vicar), w ho acted as chaplain. Thore were 6B candidates from the parish of Llandilo-Talybont alone, 29 from Bettws and two from Ammanford, bringing the total to 97 candidates. Atter the service the candidates and their friends partook of tea, which was provided at the National Schools. The Vicar of Llandilo-Talybont preached at St. Mary's Parish Church, Swansea, on Sunday morning last, ou the occasion of the thanksgiving service for the safe return of the volunteers from- South Africa. The annual preaching services were held at Hope Congregational Chapel on Sunday and Monday la-it. The special preachers officiating were the Revs. David Evans, Lammas-street, Caimarthen, and J. C. OWtiD, Liantyssilio, Pembrokeshire. The congregation was not so large as usual, though the most beautilul weather prevailed. The Pontardulais Male Voice Society entered the competitive arena for thp first liiutj on Mon- day last at Carmarthen. They nad very hard lines in losing by one point only, i-til. they were highly eulogised by the adjudicators it their performance; and Dr. Cowarii, of Sh ffiUld, specially commended the first tenors, wno, he said, wore splendid. Though beaten 011 this occasion, the memlers ate not a wee bit discouraged, and they siill nope to win fame.

RETURN OF MAJOR WYNDHAM-QUIN, M.P. Major Wvndham-Quin, M.P.. had a hearty welcome back fro mthe war on Saturday, all Cardiff turning out to do honour to the gal- lant commander of the Glamorgan Yeomanry- The major was met at the Great Western Sta- tion by the Mayor of Cardiff (Councillor T. Andrews). Lord and Lady Windsor, Lord Aberdare, Lady Eva Wyndham-Quin, and a host of other friends. He was escorted to the Town Hall, where an address was pre- sented to him. A municipal luncheon fol- lowed, and in the evening a banquet was held at the Town Hall, which was attended by about 170 gentlemen of -the county. In pro- posing the health of the guest of the even- ing, Lord Windsor announced that there was every hope and prospect of raising a perma- nent regiment of Imperial Yeomanry, in the county of Glamorgan, and he announced. amid applause, that he had secured Major Wvndham-Quin's consent to submit his name as the commanding officer.

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