Weekly Mail

Ruined by Fast Lift, A young nun named John Mood, of Dublin, clerk to Mr. Chance, M.P., has been remanded on the charge of haying einca July last embezzled ¡ about £ 180, the property of his employer. A statement furnished by the prisoner showed that be had spent most of the money in excursus, visits to the opera, treats to ladies, and crcsouts to friend* • 1

ATTACK ON PRINCE GEORGE. Six Rowdies Thrashed. According to a dispatch which was published in some of the New York papers on Saturday, Prince George of Wales had a very unpleasant experience in Montreal on Wednesday night. He was walking in plain clothes with two friends through the town when they were suddenly attacked by six street rowdies, who demanded money. This he Prince and his friends refused, and I eeing that the ruffians meant enforcing heir demands, the Prince and his party at once set about them in such vigorous style that five of the crew were speedily hors de combat, the dispatch declaring that Prince George of Wales himself accounted for three of his opponents. The sixth rowdy, seeing how badly things were going with his fellows, ran and fetched the police, and then accused the Prince's party of having assaulted them. Despite their protests the distinguished party were arrested and taken to the polioe- station, where the chief of police, who had been specially summoned, ordered their re- lease with the most profound apologies. The accusing party in the meantime had made themselves scarce.

THE FUNERAL OF ERICSSON, The reception at Stockholm on Sunday of the remains of John Ericsson, the great engineer, was made the occasion for a deeply imposing ceremony. At two o'clock the coffin was landed from the United States war- ship Baltimore, and was carried, covered with the flags of Sweden and America, to a funeral pavilion that had been erected for the purpose on the quay. Meanwhile guns were fired from the batteries on shore and the bells of the churches tolled. A company of soldiers was paraded at the landing place with a mili- tary band, which performed suitable music. At the pavilion a patriotic poem was recited, and a funeral hymn was sung by a choir of 200 male voices. From this point a procession was formed to the railway station, whence the body was to be conveyed for interment to Filipstad, the great inventor's birthplace. In the cortege were representatives of the King, Queen, and Crown Prince,and deputations from the universities and scientific and technical societies. On reaching the station further military honours were accorded by a company of soldiers, and another band played military airs. A special traiu conveyed the remains to Filipstad.

AN IMPORTANT CIVIL SERVICE REFORM, [BY OUR LONDON CORHEsrOXDZN f.] I hear on good authority that some very important and long-needed charges are mdi- fated in the matter of cltrks in the Govern- ment offices who have attained the age of G5. It is quite probable, indeed, that 6-3 will be fixed as the age at which retirement upon a fixed pension in Government offices will be made compulsory. The reform would be a very acceptable one, I gather, at least to the younger and more active Civil Servants. At the present time there is no fixed age at which retirement upon a pension is made compulsory, and the consequence is that many "old hands" stay on till they are neither useful nor ornamental. They prefer a very easy berth, say, at ISOO a year than no berth at all and a pension of £ 000 a year. This is, at any rate, the view which the younger men at Somerset House and elsewhere take of the matter. The older men, to whom the reform would apply, no doubt look on the affair in an altogether different light. But that the age for retirement upon a pension will be fixed before long throughout the service is regarded as a certainty by those who have knowledge of the matter.

.1 —— DR. BARNARDO IN MANITOBA. That indefatigable man, Dr. Barnardo, is hard at work just at present, or was a few weeks since, at Russell, in Manitoba. He writes to his friends and supporters that urgent necessities, arising out of the rapid development of the work of his Plomes in the North-west, demanded his presence in Manitoba, and left him no alternative but to obey the repeated summons of his colleagues in Canada to come over and help them. Dr. Barnardo gives a glowing account of the condition of the young people who have been rescued from the slums and nameless pollutions of the worst parts of London and transplanted to the North-west Territories. His "family" now numbers 3,500 boys and girls-and it is still growing.

NOT IN HIS THOUGHTS. An ex-captain of volunteers was enter- taining a few friends in an office on Lamed- street with some of his army adventures, says the Detroit Free Press, when a new arrival listened for a moment, and then interrupted with: Excuse me, Captain, but how is it when a man is in battle P" "How do you mean ?" "Does he have time to think of outside matters?" Well, hardly." "Just has his mind occupied with what is going on around hiw r" Yes." Was that the way with you ?" Yes, I suppose so." II For instance, while you were fighting at Gettysburg you didn't let your mind wander back to me. did you -NLo, sir I" Exactly—all right-I didn't suppose you did. You went away owing me ten dollars, you know, and I didn't how but it bothered you. All riglit-all right,—it's outlawed JlIIW and 1 shan't at k for it. Go on, Captain :n< w (ell 'em how you won glory and renown ai-u didn't think of me."

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--==:.==. A PAIR OF GLOVES AND THEIR LESSON. fBy 11 RAMBLER."] WTe are not, I am afraid, a very patriotic people, as far as the encouragement of our own manufactures goes. When the Merchandise Marks Committee was sitting last session a point arose and was discussed amongst those interested in marks of origin as to whether, if the mark were made compnlsory, it would be best to compel the importers of foreign goods & to stamp upon their manufactures the name of the country from which they were imported, or simply the notice, U Made abroad." The opinion was, I believe, in favour of the latter, as it would prevent the advertising of the country where the goods were made. I was examining on Sunday a lady's kid glove a fearfully and wonderfully made article, with buttons galore. Inside it bad the words stamped in large and distinot letters Made in Germany." The wearer told me that she bad never had a pair of gloves before with this mark of origin stamped upon them, but that she in- tended in future always to secure the same kind if possible; they suited, I believe, her complexion, &c., though a few more buttons would be all the better. I said that I should make a point of men- tioning the want of patriotism displayed by an English consumer who deliberately sought after gloves with the advertising mark of origin, Made in Germany." I commend this flagrant instance to the consideration of Mr. Howard Vincent and Mr. Albert Gray, who have both treated the subject of merchandise marks in this month's New He view.

THE DUNLO CHEQUE PROSECUTION. Weston Convicted of Forgery. At, the Central Criminal Court on Friday (before the Kecorder. Sir Thomas Chambers) Aldon Carter Weston, aged 31, described as of no occupation, was charged with forg- ing and uttering cheques for payment of £ 350, with intent to defraud. Mr. Gill prose- cuted, and Mr. Grain defended the prisoner.- Lord and Lady Dunlo occupied seats together in the court, as also did Mr. Wertheimer. The prisoner Weston occupied a seat at the back of the dock, casting frequent glances at Lord and Lady Dunlo, who sat chatting together. He was smartly dressed and followed counsel's opening statement closely, taking frequent notes. Mr. Gill detailed in I Lill the eir, cumstances of the case up to the time of the insLi- tution of the proceedings, laying stress upon the relations existing between the prisoner and Mr.Wer- theimei's valet, Thompson; and also on the fact that the name of the prosecutor, "lsidor," waS spelt in each case with a final 11 e" in the forgeriM- Numerous letters purporting to be from Lady Dunlo to Wesion, and alio from Wertheimer to Lady Dunlo, were reat), all of which, counsel said, would be emphatically denied. Miss Bilton had married Lord Dunlo. Weston went to her house, and on the pvetext of saying good-bye to ber, obtained an entrance, when he struck Lady Dunlo. He afterwards opened communication with Mr. Wertheimcr's vale% and obtained information which led to the nlh-ged fraud. When prisoner became aware of the divorce proceedings, he thought he could levy blackmail up m Mr. Wer* thsimer. That was the offence that was imputed to him.—Lady Dunlo denied that she ever gave Weston a cheque tor JE300, LSO, or anv other sum. Mr. Wertheimer was extremely kind to her, and gave her many cheques.—Mr. Wertheimer was then examined, and declared that the signatures to cheques and letters purporting to be signed by him were all forgeri, s. Thompson, his valet, bad access to all his papers. He afterwards saw Thompson with West in.—Mr. Gt .in having addressed the jury for the defence, Diguing that Weston might have had the authority of Lady Dunlo for doing what he had done, the Recorder summed up and said the question to be disposed of was a very simple one.—Had the prisoner corn. mitted forgery or not ? Lady Dunlo and bir. Wertheimer ha. t sworn they did not sign the cheques, and unless the jury believed them botli guiliy of peijury the offence appeared to be cieuly nnved.—The jury, witlnut b> x, found the pri.-oner guilty. It having been proved that he had been previously convicted of fraud and abo of dealing with forged bondSi the Kecordcr sentenced him to seven years' peiial servitude.

THE REV. C. H. SPURGEON ON FUNERAL REFORM. The Central Xews saya:—The Rev. C.H. SpurgeoQ has written the following h-t'.er to the Rev. p, Lawrence, vicar of Westow, Cork, secretary of the Church of England Burial, Fju.-ra', ana Mmmiug Reform Association :— "Weatwood, Heulab Hill, Upper Norwood, 'September 11, 1890. Daar Sir,—I hardly think it can be necessary to say that the expending of money on mere show at funerals is absurd, unthrifty, and even cruel- I hope the common sonse of the people will soon destroy cu toms which oppress the widovf and fatherless by demanding of them an expendi* ture which they cannot afford. To bedeck a corpse with vain trappings is a grim uiisuitability- Something has been done in the right direction, but I fear your society has yet to battle with prejudices which are hard to overcome, and when these are conquered there will speedily spring up another host of extravagances. I wish you sood success in a reform so evidently demanded. Yours truly, "C. H. SPUUGEON."

M 11, Spurgeon and the Theatre, The Era siys :—Mr. Spurgeon's recent extra- ordinary remarks with respect to the "vile amuse* ments of the English Church and its approval ot play actors have cauaed much surp: ise amongst those who remember him in less strait-laced days. After the birth of Mr. Spurgeon's twins the first public outing of Mrs. Spurgeon and the little ones was to Rosherville, "the place to spend a happy day." With many members of bis congregation* the rev. gentleman joined in the mazy dance, acd the twins were carried round to enjoy the variouS performances given in the garden*, including, of course, the theatre. "Not in Rome, ti dorkeSIi hour (to quote from Mr. Spurgeon's sermon) witg such a spectacle seen as this. Now, if one of his students at the Pastors' College is seen at a theatre lie is ext)eliet-irom the college, not from tJJe "show."

Steamship Racing Across the Atlantic. The race from Queenstown between those famous rival liners, the City of New York, of tlle Ininan Line, and the Teutonic, belonging to North German Lloyd Company, has (a Da)»^ telngram from New York says) resulted in a victor/ for the latter vessel, which arrived at Sandy Bo0* at five minutes past Seven on Thursday morniP# ttaving made the passage in 5 days. 20 hours, & minutes. She was one minute under two and half hours ahead of the City of New York, wbicb did not arrive until 934 a.m. The daily runs the Teutonic were 424, 480, 470, 494, and 5 miles. She encountered head winds andseafi0 the first two days, but the conditions were af wards favourable. Intense excitement prevaile among her passengers, and large sums are state to have been wagered on the result of the race.

Suicide from an Atlantic Liner. A young Englishman named Henry 01, a S'cond cabin passenger on the steamer City 1i Chester, fiom New York, which arrived j ti'ieensiown nn Friday, jumped ovtrboard Saturday night and was drowned. I

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FOOTBALL NOTES. NOTES BY "GOAL POST. The time has arrived when I must resume lrtiy notes on football in South Wales. The season has not commenced in real earnest, but some good practice games have been played by the premier teams, and from these it is possible to gather some idea of the strength of the various organisations. The soratch match which the Cardiff Club played on the 6th inst. was followed up by another practice in the Park on Saturday, when thirteen of the first were opposed by seventeen picked from the remaining members- The weather was again very much too warm for the winter game of football, and the players very wisely took three intervals during an eighty minutes' match. The con- test was an interesting one, and, although the first thirteen won easily, it was not difficult to perceive that among the rest there was plenty of individual talent. The seventeen iost by a lack of combination. w • Several old players were absent, among them being Hugh Hughes, A. F. Hill, H. M. Ingledew, little Jarman, W. E. 0. Williams, and Nicholls. Of these well-known Cardiff champions, Hill and Nicholls have retired permanently Jarman and Hughes will only play if their services are urgently needed. Williams, the captain, will, of course, be at his place as soon as his holiday expires. In his absence the duties of organisation rest upon the vice-captain—D. W. Evans-who showed his skill as a place kick by converting nearly all the triea made by his side, tt Among the forwards playing with the first were H. J. Taylor, J. Cullen, Tom Harry, and Gus Lewis, from whom the vacancies will be filled, and naturally they attracted a great deal of attention. The quartette played well, and the committee will find a difficulty in deciding who shall be chosen. Gus Lewis and Taylor we should think deserve places, but plenty will be found to favour Harry and Cullen. Cosslett, who played in most of last year's matohes as a wing three-quarter, was also in the paok, and seems to be more fitted for that position than any other. Of the older hands, it is only necessary to say that Norman Biggs is as fleet as ever, that Pearson is quite as clever a kick as last season, that E. P. Biggs and Fred Jones also did well at three-quarters, and that the halves will prove themselves a match for most of those against whom they will have to play during the season. There is every indication, as far as.one can judge from the previous records of the older hands, and the promise given by the reserves, that Cardiff will make it warm for most of the combinations named in the fixture card. m Among other fixtures of the season are two matohes each with Blaokheath, Mose- ley, and Burton, and one each with Oxford University, London Welsh, Old Edwardians, Old Merchant Taylors, and, of course, the usual contests with Gloucester, Newport, and other local teams. Newport opened its season on Saturday with a practice game against fifteen players selected from ther second string of its own club, Maindee, the Hills United, and Chepstow. It was absurdly hot for the pace at which the winter game was opened on one of the warmest afternoons of the whole summer, and it was not surprising to find that the great body of the football loving section in the Monmouth capital did not quite tumble to the idea, nor turn up to see what in all respects was but a scratch affair got up, no doubt, to unbend the limbs that had gone stiff during the summer, and bring out a trifle of the old form, with a vifw, if possible, of guaging the expediency of changes in the approaching season. As an exhibition of football it was, con- sequently, not of the most refined order, and in the latter half of the game, when each Bide had mixed up with the other, it was little better than a hotch-potch kind of business. However, it gives the game a start and critics something to discuss. There can be little doubt that the more constant patrons of football at Newport are not over-elated with the fixture card for the coming winter. It is not, by long chalks, so good a menu as the stout amber and black brigade has been in the habit of recent years, at all events, of laying before its friends. Apart from Cardiff and Swansea, the London Hospitals, and, say, Moseley, there are no teams of first-class repute down for trial, though, no doubt, a redeeming feature for the Newport publio is the fact that the international game, England v. Wales, will be played on the mustard and blacking ground. W < As to the team and its prospects, there is, as yet, not much to go upon. Saturday's performance was no test in any praotical sense, and there were a few absentees whom Newport oould ill afford to lose. Both the Newport oould ill afford to lose. Both the team and the publio are glad that Tom G rahsnu has seen his way to undertake the captaincy again; He is a sterling player, a good orga- niser, and a man whom the players respect. There has up to the present been some slight difficulty with reference to "Jem" Hannen, who was re-elected vice-captain, but I believe a little gentle persuasion will induce that veteran and good old international forward to get his war-paint on again. I; As to George Thomas and Jem Webb, both rattling good three-quarters, we are told on all hands that they have finished; but even in their case I think, perhaps, when we are face to face with the real thick of football, they may see their way to gently steal back to the fold, Charlie Thomas and Tommy Downe were absent on Saturday through no indifferenoe, as I under- stand, in duty towards the team, amongst whom they will again take their places when the proper time comes, Arthur Gould has put the Atlantio between him and Newport, and it's rather too far a ory to the West Indies. ] The rumour which gained currency some short time ago with reference to George Morgan again renewing his position in the mustard and blacking ranks I believe is not at all founded on facts. # hatever ohanges, however, may even- tual} arise when the team strips for aotual work, there is plenty of material in and about I Newport to make a first-olass show. The pack retains almost all the old hands, both halves are available, and Tommy England at full Lack seemed, from Saturday's performance, to be the good little Tommy of yore, It is at three quarters that the most significant alterations will take place. With Charlie Thomas, however, as a oentre man; Bert Gould, who has developpd wonderful pace, Jewitt, a clinker at dropping goals; B. Daunoey, full of speed, and others in reserve, Newport will yet make a bold bid for the first position, W W The practioe match which took plaod at Ewamea on Saturday between the Swansea I n st Fifteen and a fifteen of the district gave no fair idea of what Swansea football may or may not be this season. The first fifteen is suffering from the loss of three-quarters, as we know, but this was not the only lack on Satur- day. Bowen (the captain), the two Williamses, and Bancroft were absent, and it is whispered that J. Williams is one of those who, with M'Cutoheon and Gwyn, have been spirited away," and, like the much be-sung ship, will II never return," t The team was not got together till an hour late, and then it played three men short. The only criterion afforded by the game was given us by the trial of some new three- quarters. Longdon was in his old place, but the three others were strangers, Ivor Davies and Tanner being entirely so, but Thoro- good, of course, only comparatively. Since the latter's deposition from the place of back, he has played consistently with the second fifteen. 0 The game was an uninteresting one. and it does not appear that the football revival in Swansea has brought out anything but a level of merit amongst the youngsters. There was nothing striking in the three-quarter play, yet Davies and Tanner both showed promise. Thorogood played a good game, and is becoming very smart on his feet. I if it The forwards were not in such good train- ing as the smaller men of the 11 district," who were faster, and dribbled clean away re- peatedly. The Swansea team wasgoodenoughin scoring powar to win by two goals and three tries. On the other side Itoberts, late of Llandilo, was oonspicuous, and will probably be utilised in some way during the season. The only other new man deserving of mention was CoKe, who played in the second match. He is a slim-built young fellow, with a neat turn of speed, but is apparently a trifle nervous, a quality which the first team can hardly afford to countenance. With regard to the prospects for the coming season, they are certainly not un- promising. The team will have as good for- wards, half-backs, and backs as last year, and it would seem that the three-quarters will pro- bably be those played on Saturday, %,iz., I Longdon, Thorogood, Davies, and Tanner, with Coke and lioberts as reserves. What these may turn out I know not, but one very satisfying reflection is that it was not the three-quarters who made the Swansea team last year. Swansea is apparently not prolific in scoring three-quarters, and if the forwards continue to do the work they must be con- tent. The only great loss will be Gwyn, It is whispered that the Swansea Harlequins will be freely drawn upon to make up the defi- ciencies in the second fifteen. « The Cardiff Harlequins will probably main- tain their reputation this season as one of the best clubs in South Wales. They lose one or two good men certainly, but those who will take their places will perhaps strengthen instead of weaken the team. I regret to learn that Owen Lewis, owing to private arrange- ments, will be missing, and it is feared that Hybart will not be in his place. James, who retired last eeason through illness, will be found again at half, and will probably I be partnered by A. L. Davies or Turner, If the latter be selected Davies will take a three-quarter place. For- ward, there are numerous candidates for the vacancies, six or seven new men coming for- ward. One promising recruit is C. W. Nicholls, brother of the captain, who conies with a good reputation from Yorkshire, The Penarth team will be practically the same as last year. Iladley will not be avail- able, but two of the Messrs. Sweet-Escott will be in the ranks. The new ground is not ready yet, and matches will be played on the same ground as last season. The match list is not quite complete, but the following teams will be played :—Cardiff, Llanelly, Newport, Neath. Penygraig, Harlequins, Gloucester, Aspull, Warrington, London Civil Service, Brighouse Rangers, &c. The team will tour in Yorkshire at Easter.

No Room for the Herald." It will, of course, never be known how much money Mr. Jame3 Gordon Bennett lias dropped over the unsuccessful attempt to acclimaliso his the unsuccessful attempt to acclimaliso his American Herald in London, The sum, however, must be very considerable. The paper lost money I from the very start. The London correspondent of the Western Daily Tress does not believe that it would have succeeded, even if Mr. Bennett had himself sat at the editorial table in the Straud. There was not room for it. It was not wanted, but I there were difficulties with the staff from the out- set. Latterly the paper has been conducted by Mr. Louis Jennings, M.P., and Mr. Joseph Hatton, who, I believe, are responsible for the Sunday I edition, which, for the present, will be continued. A Lady Dentist Interviewed. h..1 There is a lady dentist in St. Louii who lias lately been interviewed by a reporter. lie describes her aa a piquant brunette with strong mind and gentle physique." This lady disapproves °?the fashion adopted by some American women of having diamonds inserted in the front teeth as ornaments. An actress adopted this curious adornment last year, but the St. Louis lady den- tist said that tiie impression made by ttie three diamonds she had inserted in her frout teeth was not an ngreeable one. Her male patient?, she remarked, arc always anxious for anse-thetics, but women prefer to bear the pain without.

A Lion for the QltCen. I The steamer Blandig", which arrived at Havre on the lltb inst., and i3 expected at Liverpool on the 15th, ha3 on board a lion which the Sultan of Sokoto has requested the Royal Niger Company to present to her Majesty the Queen. The Sultan, who in 188 ceded to the Niger Company ¡ the sovereignty over the banks of the Alid;ile Niger and Benue, has lately conferred on that company perpetual powers of jurisdiction over the whole of his empire, which occupies about 250,000 square miles of one of the most fertile and populous regions of Central Africa,

Spirit of the Welsh Press. Illy (I-NVYLIEDYDD."I THE NATIONAL EISTEDDFOD. All the papers, without exception, deal with the Bangor eisteddfod, and offer their opinions on the national festival. Apart from ths sensation produced by the presence of the Queen of Roumania, the meeting possessed less than ordinary interest. There were fourteen competitors for the aivdl, but it is said that there was not one of exceptional merit, and that the successful one differed but little from four others. The choral competition was far below those of former meetings in interest. The prizes also were withheld in many instances from prose competitors. The Bangor Eis- teddfod, however, served its hief purpose, for everybody seemed to have thoroughly enjoyed themselves. There has, however, been the usual crop of grumblers, who are never satisfied with anything unless they II boss the show." The criticisms of the Welsh newspapers have already been dis- posed of in the columns of the Western Mail, and further remarks heie are, therefore, unnecessary. DAFYDD AP OWILYM SOCIETY. The Herald and Genedl contain a long notice of a meeting of this society, written by the same hand and the Herald has a leader, furnished, probably, by the same writer. Idriswyn," of the News of the Week, is at a loss to know what the Oxford orytiaid are driving at. Their remarks about the bards and the awdl are described as childish folly (ffivlbri plentynaidd). Mil. GEE AND THE DEAN OF ST. ASAPII. Mr. Gee has written another letter of six columns' length on the letter of the Dean of St. Asaph. It consists mainly of appeals to "conscience," quotations from writers who justify passive resistance to the payment of what is disapproved of, and abuse of the Church, which is referred to throughout as The Estrones." The persons who re- fuse to pay are described as having a conscience towards God," and are compared to Daniel and the "three men" who would not obey the oommand of the Babylonian king. No attempt is made to discuss the question raised by Dean Owen; but that dignitary is pressingly invited to write again to the Barter. Not a bad method of extending the circulation of the paper. THE TITHE WAIt. The Bane)- is indignant with a Denbigh reporter—whom it describes as a "Tory beast"—for having sent to the English news- papers an account of the effect the visit of the Hussars had upon the recalcitrant far- mers, and how readdy they paid their tithe when they found that the law was to be enforced. '1 he same paper reports tithe sales in the neighbourhood of St, Clears, where "some two hundred people made it hot for the auctioneer." The Tyst echoes the oft- repeated statement of the Baner, that the farmer is justified in allowing the law to take jits course, instead of paying voluntarily. No one disputes this contention, but is "making it hot" and pouring human excrement over the auctioneer" passive or active resis- tance ? H LI,ÁD:\IERYDD'S" EXPERIENCES. There is nothing in the whole range of the Welsh press more readable and interesting than II Ymylon y Ffordd." by "Lladmerydd," in the first page of the Tyst. The venerable doctor is acquainted with every nook and corner of the Principality, and gives bis im- pressions of what he has seen and heard in the columns of the Tyst, Here is a speci- men I journeyed in Brcconshire this werk, and I don't remember having enjoyed myself better. The view from Tilybont, over the Bwlcli, is most charming. Tlieie are 44- years since I saw it before, and then on the top of the coach, in the depth of winter, on my way to London. I re- Lu, tied the other side of the valley, leaving the Black Mountain on the right. A few miles away is Olchor, the old Baptist chapel, and not far off is the monastery of Father Ignatius. I was shown Llwynllwyd, and the way Williams, Pantycelyn, travelled to Tal- garth on that ever-memorable Sunday. I passed Trevecca on the left, and made a point to see the grave of I Carnliuatiawe in the churchyard of Cwmdu. I called upon him 45 years ago, when he received me kindly. His grave ought to be better kept. I was surprised when 1 noticed that he was only 61 when he died. The place was thoroughly Welsh when I visited it 30 years ago, but English ha3 now taken possession of the whole region; the people, however, have senss enough to accom- modate themselves to the altered circumstances." ONfi OF THE EVILS OF METHODISM. The Gohuad draws attention to a feature of Methodism which is a source of serious anxiety to the more far-sighted members of the body Ministers swarm in certain towns and districts, and the majority of them are without any kind of responsibility resting upon their shoulders, whilst other places and Churches suffer for want of ministerial aid. The itinerant system is carried to such extremes that a large number of ministers choose the moit convenient centres in which to reside, so as to be within oasy reach of the wealthiest Churches, and near enough to return early on Monday morning, rather than make sacrifices by helping weak and distaut causes that are neglected by everybody. Self-interest and selfish-ease have a tendency to destroy the zeal and fervency of lmny of our preachers. In some counties the preachers are so numerous as to forfeit the respect which the ministry should command. Freqrent intercourse with them, especially the more careless and idle, tends to create a feeling of contempt for them. Whilst many of our Churche3 arc almost dying for want of nourishment, the shepherds, instead of feeding the flocks crowd together in those coun\ies where Me'.hodism is strong and flouiish- lng." Those arc the words* of the ofiieial organ of the Methodists! THE BAPTIST UNION AND it SJOEEN CYMRU." A warm discussion took place at the recent Baptist Union meeting at Swansea on the attitude of Seren Cymru towards the teetotal question. A number of letters have appeared in thr.t organ of the body for and against teetotahsni. One of the writers, who signs himself" J. F. J. has lashed the teetotalers unmercifully, and told them certain home truths which have riled them considerably, An effort was made to pass a vote of censure j on the Seren, but moderate counsels pre- vailed. The editor (who was absent from tho meeting; leplies this week with spirit and effect We do not wish to be hard on our teetotnl friends, for the little charity and intelligence wiihin us compel us to believe that they did not know what they were talking about; but, on the other hand, fairness, truth, and soberness force us to protest against the body and soul of the pro- posal. It is narrow, bigotted, uoju&i, and libellous. We will continue to give fair play to both sides- nothing more, nothing legs-for it would be con- trary to the sacred traditions of our nation and denomination to act otherwise, and we believe that justice will prevail in the end." TEH EABOUE CONGKESS AT LIVERPOOL. The Tyst, C'ymro, Journal, and Werin have leading artioles on the great meeting of working men at Liverpool, The Werin refers to the importance of the gathering and the improved oondition of the working classes, but oondemns the proposal to legislate on the question of wages. The Journal takes the same view. The alne article in the t'ipnro favours the claims of the congress. [t aslif. What will Mr. Gladstone do with the eight hours movement ? ,&I 1". Morley, it says, is opposed to it. It also appeals to the North Wales qaarrymen to join the j rados Union. The editor of the Tyst, who resides in Liver- pool, went to see and hear for himself, and his opinion is worth listening to. lie saya :— The gathering was orderly and respectable to look upon, men for the most part in the prime of life-40 to 45. There were present also many active young men, but only a few with the stamp of age upon them. I never saw so excited a meet- ing. If one rose to speak whom they did not like a hundred voices called upon him to resume his seat. Once a division was taken, all submitted. Some of them are good speakers. But they settled important questions too hastily. They appeared as if they could only see one side of questions; and their own interests blinded them to the claims of others. What I have seen and heard has con- vinced me that the danger of the workmen of Great Britain is in suffering themselves to be led by ambitious and selfish persons."