The Cambrian News and Merionethshire Standard

FEsTINIOG. EKR >,i.—la the report published last week of the proceedings of the School Board, it is stated that the application of Mr Lloyd's committee was "refused," while it should have been no proposition was made by anyone. CONCEP.T.-On Thursday evening last, the Gwaenydd Silver band held their annual concert at the Assembly Rooms, Biaenau. There was a large attendance. The chair was occupied by Mr W. B. Lloyd, Bank, and several vocalists from the neighbourhood took part in it. The Band under the leadership of Mr A. Owen, played several selections.—Mr A. Owen peiformed on the cornet. LECTURE.—On Friday evening last, the Rev W. Hughes, one of the Baptist missionaries on the Congo, Africa, delivered a very able address on the work in that country. W ith him were two boys, one eleven years of age and the other seven years, who sang hymns in three different languages. One came from near Stanley Pool and the other from San Salvador. They intend to stay in this country to be educated for mis- sion work, and the proceeds of these meetings are devoted towards defraying their expenses. SCHOOL BOARD. On Wednesday evening last a special meeting of the above board was held for the purpose of rearranging the staff for the ensuing year. There were present the following members. Messrs E. P. Jones, chairman, R. Roberts, Owen Jones, Dr R. D. Evans, E. Roberts, H. Roberts, J. Cadwaladr, clerk, and William Evans, attendance orticer. Appointment#.—Out- of thirteen applitants, Miss E. Davie.s, of Denbigh, but at present in the Swansea training college, was appointed head mistress of the girls department at Tangrisiau. Miss M. A. Williams of Troedrhiwfiruwch was appointed head mistress of the infant department at Tangrisiau, and isl Miss M. Thomas, Mold, was appointed head mistress of the girlf, department at Liau. Mr J. H. Jones of Llau was appointed assistant master at Tangrisiau and it was resolved to advertise toranother at reduced salary. MrR. Williams was appointed assistant at GlanpvvJl at rcdueed salary. It was resolved to advertise for an assistant for the Slate (Juarnes boys school. And for a certificated mistress to assist in the infant depart- ment at Glanpwll. It was resolved to leave the Festimcg infants as it is at present.

TREGAROX. BOARD OF GL'ARDIANS, TUESDAY, DECEMBER 22xi). — Present The Rev O. Davies, chairman, Mr R. J. Davies, vice-chairman- Messrs Isaac Davies and W. Rees, Caron Lower, T. Arch, Caron Upper, D. Lavies, Gorwydd, John Rowland, Llangeitho, W. Rees, Prysk, the Rev Evan Alum, Lledrod, Win Jones, Caron Upper, J. Dewi W illiams, clerk, Dr John Rowland and Dr Evan Lloyd, medical officers. Stath'i-:s.—Out-relief administered during the past fortnight The combined district, per Mr Thomas Morgans, 947 7s, 3d, to 207 paupers. Number in the liouss, 24 last year, corresponding period, 14 Vagrants relieved during the past fortnight, 1. Reliej.—When the relief book was taken the'relieving pffige' Mr Thomas Morgans, said that John Williams, eighty-one years of age, Glanrhos, labourer, applied for relief, and also for the funeral expenses of his wife, who was eighty-four vears of age. He had a daughter fifty-six years old who was not ouite compos mentis. He waa an Irishman, had lived in LIed rod for about twenty years.—The Rev J. Alban said the man came over to Wales during the Irish potato famine in 1S4S. He said that he could not possibly do with less than 4s. 6d. relief.—The Chairman supposed that everything must Lvi\" be conceded to Ireland. (Laughter.)—Mr R. J. Davies remarked that lie was now a Welshman. He was going to suggest os. a week, for he was a very honest old man.—Toe Rev J. Alban said the man and his family could speak Welsh as well as English now, and was quite a naturalized Welshman.—It was finally agreed to allow the funeral expenses, ISs., and to give the old man 5s, a week for three months. Sanitary.—Mr R. J. Davies mentioned that there was an epidemic of whooping cough and measles at Penuwch. Two deaths had occurred at Bethania in the Aberayron Uni6n.—The Chairman remarked that there was whooping cough all over the country, and Dr John Rowland remarked that there was an out- break of scarlet fever.—Dr Evan L'oyd added that there was an outbreak cf scarlet fever at Yspytty Ystwyth.—In each case, it was stated, the schools had been closed and proper precautions taken to prevent spread of the fever.

MACHYNLLETH. RENT AUDIT.—The rent audit of the Plas estate took place on the 22til December, ten per cent. being re- turned to the farm tenants, much to their satisfaction, but they had anticipated at least twenty per cent, Rents upon this estate being considered above the average, the ten per cent. however, was not offered to the town tenants, who suffer as much as anyone from the unusual depression. THE GRA MMAR SCHOOL.—A correspondent writes :— It is to be regretted that Mr Joseph Owen, the master of the Grammar School, is about to leave Machynlleth, having taken to a private school in Shrewsbury. The friends at Shrewsbury are to be congratulated upon securing bucii an able teacher into their midst. But Machynlleth will have a serious loss, especially as there is no probability that any one will succeed Mr Owen with the Gramniai School, the building having been seourcd for a British School. We are of opinion, however, that Machynlleth would be an excellent centre for a good Grammar or Boarding School. Mr Owen will leave Machynlleth with the best wishes of the inhabitants of Machynlleth, where his ervices for the last ten years, both in secular and religions matters, have been highly appreciated. °

MYDROILYN. SUICIlIE.-This neighbourhood was disturbed on Sunday by the announcement that Evan Jenkins, Blaendyffryn, had committed suicide by hanging him- self in the cowloft. The deceased had recently buried his wife and had been very low-hearted ever since. He held a small farm, keeping two cows and a heifer. All his children had been married and had settled in life, some in the neighbourhood and others away. He had made a sale in the course of the week pre- ceding hs oeath, and his son and daughter-in-law were about to come to live with him on the little farm. His daughter-in-law and a sister of his slept in the house with him on Saturday night. On Sunday morn- ing he got up as usual and nothing strange was notice- able in his conduct. He lit his pipe and went out before breakfast, not telling the two women where he was going. About ten o'clock, when he had been missing for about two hours, his daughter-in-law had occasion to go to the cowhouse, and there discovered him hanging by his neck with life extinct. The do. ceased was hard-working and tsrifty, and had a little money laid by. He was generally loved bv his neigh- bours and all deplore his sad end. It is supposed that low-spiritedness was the cause of the rash act. An inquest will be held.

TALGARREG. MINISTERIAL —Mr T. Rhys Davies, of the Bala Independent College, obtained a call from the Congre- gational Cr.urehes fPisgnh and Penrhiv.^aled) of "the above place. Mr Davies is a native of Trelech, Car- marthenshire.

DOLGELLEY. THE REV. RICH ARD OWEN.—This eminent evangelist -isited this town on Thursday and Friday last for the ;hird time. He preached on Thursday morning at r Barmouth, in the afternoon at Arthog, and in the even- ing at Salem Chapel in this town. On Friday he preached at Siloh Chapel, Rhydymain, in the after- noon, and at Salem in the evening. The congregations at each service were enormous, and the sermons un- usually telling and effective. On Thursday evening he referred in very touching terms to the death of Mr John W illiams on that morning. At his previous visits Mr Wi!li.ivi.s and his friend and fellow-deacon, the late Mr William Jones, Maescaled, were amongst his most zealous heavers, but at his third visit the places of both good, men w ere empty. SUDDEN DEATH OF AN OLD TRADESMAN.—On Thurs- day morning last Mr John Williams, wood turner, of this town, died very suddenly, in the seventy-first year of his age. He was out at the mills the day before, but not feeling quite as well as usual he retired to rest a littie earlier than customary Mr Williams was, we think, a native of Denbigh, but came here many years ago to work at the Turnery Mills of the late Messrs Robert and John Roberts, of Dolmelynllyu. When they retired he commenced business on his own ac- count, and was very successful. He was a deacon with the Independents for many years, and was greatly respected by all the other demoninafions in the town. He was eminently a man of peace, delighting in being on friendly terms with all his neighbours.' He was a staimch teetotaler for nearly fifty years. He was buried at Llanelltyd on Tuesday. SCHOOL BOARD.—On Friday and Saturday last meet- ings were held by this Board for the purpose of elect- ing a clerk instead of the late Mr John Ellis. There were five candidates—Mr .John Roberts, who had been for five years clerk with Mr Ellis Mr C. Millard, soli- citor Mr W. Griffiths, accountant Mr W. Jones, for five years clerk with Mr Ellis Mr C. Millard, soli- citor Mr W. Griffiths, accountant Mr W. Jones, Cemlyn House and Mr George Williams, Wnion- terrace. At the first meeting only four members were present. Mr M. Jones, Plasucha, Mr R. Jones, New Shop, MrR. W. Williams, chemist, and Mr L. Wil- liams, auctioneer. The chairman, Mr W. Hughes, printer, being absent. One member proposed Mr John Roberts, and other seconded another proposed Mr C. Millard, -and another seconded; and so thi matter stood, no one appearing willing to give way. At last, it appears that the Chairman was sent for, the result being that Mr Millard was elccted, BOARD OF GUARDIANS, SATnmAY, DECEMBER Mr John Vaughan. chairman, Mr Edward Griffith, vice-chairman, the Rev E. Osborne Williams and Mr C. E. J. Owen, officio Messrs J. R, Davies, Barmouth, J. Meyrick Jones, Dol- gelley, Morris Jones, Plasucha, W, J. Morris, Bar- mouth, R. Pughe Jones, Dinas, John Evans, MaU- wyd, W. Lloyd, Llanegryn, John Jones, Llwydiarth, John Jones, Llanelltyd, W. R, Davies, clerk, and W. R. R. Richardson, acting clerk. Statistics.—Out-relief administsred during the past fortnight Barmouth district, per Mr Thomas Parry, jE73 Os. 6d. to 2S4 paupers and Talyllyn district, per Mr Morris Jones, E48 I Is. Gd to 2û5 paupers. Number in the house, 54, last year, corresponding period, 66; num- her of vagrants relieved during the past fortnight, 48 last year, 46. Parishes in arrear, 9167 lGs. 21.; balance in the bank, 9974 9s. 10.1.; cheques signed, E 146 6,4. 9d. Parish -The Clerk read the follow- ing communication from the Rev David Jones. M.A,. rector of Ll&nenddwyn and guardian for the parish, saying that as he was under medical treatment and or- dered to go from home to a warmer climate as soon as he could, he should not be able to attend a meeting of the Board of Guardians for a considerable time, and Margaret Davies might die in the meantime for want of food Indeed, he added, as long as the relieving officer for the district took upon himself unasked and unsoli- cited to do guardians' work, as well as his own, it was very little good in attending the Board meetings at Dolgelley. Some time ago the relieving officer brought the case of Owen Thomas, Brynllyllon, before the Board without consulting him (the guardian) in any way, though he passed the Rectory whenever he went to Dyffryn station, and had his relief taken from him for a time, though he was nearly sixty-nine years of age and unable to do a day's work. The poor man and his wife would have starved were it not for the kind- ness and liberality of neighbours, who, however, paid heavy rates and expected the poor to be relieved out of the rates. Mr. Thomas Parry, reliev- ing officer, said he was at Dyffryn a month ago, when the woman. Davies, went to him and said that the Rev D. Jones told her to go to him for relief. He re- plied that he could not give her relief without an order from the Board, and, moreover, he thought she would have some difficulty in getting relief as she kept her son at home dependent upon her, and she had refused os. a week and her food offered her in the summer for nursing a person. He saw the Rev Mr Jones at the Station and told him every word the same as he had reported at the Board and he said he" would make enquiries about the son. The"renllt of his enquiries appeared to be his rather sar- sactic letter. Then as to Owen Thomas he found that there were three fields attached to the house, a small rick of hay, about a quarter of an acre of oats, and two pl,s.-In reply to the presiding chairman (Mr E. Griffith), the Relieving officer added that there was no case of destitution at Margaret Davies' house. She was given Is. öd. a week temporary relief.—Mr Morris Jones asked why the Rev David Jones did not at'end the meetings of the Board ?—Mr J. R. Davies replied that he was unwell.—Mr Morris Jones said that Win when he was well he rarely attended.—The Chairman i said that as there was no destitution the matter might be deferred until the Rev David Jones attended,— The Relieving officer said that all the Rev Mr Jones asked for was 2s. a week, and the woman was now getting Is. 6d.—Mr W. J. Morris proposed that 2s. a week should be given re.uarkiiag that he was willing she should have it if it would be the means of prolong- ing her life —Mr Morris Jones seconded the pro- position.—Mr J. R. Davies remarked that if they passed the proposition, they would be weakening the hands of the Relieving officer. He therefore proposed an amendment to that effect that the outrelief should be granted. Mr Parry could then see that there was no case of real destitution.—The amendment having been seconded, the Relieving officer said he had cone twice to Dyffryn and had failed to find the woman at home or at the pay station. He had to give the 3s. to a man to give to her.—The amendment not to increase the outrelief was then carried by a majority of one. Christmas.—On the application of the Master, it was agreed to give the inmates their usual Christmas dinner, Mr J. R. Davies, as usual, giving them a supply of beer, and Mr Yaughan, the chairman, 10?. for tobacco and other luxuries. Another Non-Paying Cluh.—Mr Thomas Parry, the relieving officer for the Barmouth district, stated that Rowland Jones, a ycung mason's labourer, applied for relief. He was the son of a widow living at Pwllgele- bach, a small farm. He was a member of the Llanfachreth Friendly Society, which had stopped payment temporarily, so that, now he was sutfering from pneumonia, his benefits were not forthcoming. He was, however, attended by the club doctor, Mr J. E. Jones.—The Board agreed to give the young man 6s. out-relief the Chairman observing that if it was not fot the small farm the whole family would be.upon the parish.—The Relieving Officer asked if it would not be advisable to make the club pay ?-The Chairman asked how could it be done when they had no money. —The Relieving Officer added that it was a pity to keep insolvent societies alive, because they prevented young men from joining societies established on a solvent basis.—The Chairman asked if the Llanfach- reth Society was insolvent I-Tlie Clerk replied that it had stopped payment for a time, but was doing the best it could under the circumstances, a remark in which the Relieving Officer concurred. Sanitary.—A meeting of the Sanitary Committee was held under the presidency of the Rev E. Osborne Williams, when it was stated that scarlet fever had broken out near Arthog, to which the Inspector and Medical Officer had given prompt attention. LOCAL BOARD, MONDAY, DECEMBER 21sT.-Present: Mr Richard Jones, presiding, the Rev E. Osborne Williams, Messrs William Williams, watchmaker, William Williams, Angel, Richard Williams, Post Office, Joseph Roberts, W. R. Davies, clerk, Anthony Owen, assistant clerk, William Jones, sanitary in- spector, and Robert Roberts, surveyor. Txdleoeh.—The Clerk reported that no meeting of the Streets Committee had been called to meet Mr Gillart respecting the fallen duvvn wall at Twllcoch because it was not known when Mr Gillart would visit Dolgelley. Mr Gillart had been to Dolgelley sines the last meeting of the Board and had seen the Clerk and the Surveyor. An arrangement had been arrived at to invite new tenders for the repair of the wal!, but the specification could not be found. When the tenders came in Mr Giliart could be asked to attend a meeting of the Board.—It was stated that according to one specification it was contemplated spending fSO, and by another £ 30 but the Board contemplated spending only El to make the place secure, and to call upon Mr Gillart to bear half the expense.—Finally, it was resolved to call a meeting of the Streets Committee and ask Mr Gillart to attend. IJ/gpectoí"' R''P°rt.-The Inspector reported that he had been to the inhabitants of houses about Henfelin wnrniug them against throwing refuse on to Sarnau'r- felin. He had also served ten notices at Penucha'rdre respecting the throwing of house refuse into the river Arran. Owen Owens, carrier, had a manure heap in the corner of Twllcoch field, on the wall of the road, and had been served with a copy of the extract from the by-laws. There was also a manure heap opposite Velinucha house by the gate in the field. It belonged to Messrs Dickson. Tne pigs had been removed. He had served Mr Richard Edwards, Lawnt, with a notice to provide water supply for the closets at the bucket his houses at Lawnt. There had been a few cases of fever in town recently, but none of fatal character and no fresh case for sometime past. John Williams, butcher, had a pig in a sty at Caetantirian. —The Clerk referr ing to the first subject in the report, Olt said that Mr Morgan was warned not to throw spcut. bark into the river, and he had pledged his word not i to do so again. L'aless he made a new drain of considerable length he had allowed the effluent" from < the tan1 pits to run into the river, and he (the Clerk) did not think that was any justification for people to throw refuse into the river.—The Board concurred, and the Inspector was instructed to obtain the Medical Officer's opinion as to the manure heaps referred to in the report. It was also agreed to tske proceedings against John Williams, butcher, for the non-removal of his pig, it being stated that he refused to remove it, saying that the Board could not con-pel him, and that it would be a test case. Flood.—The Surveyor reported that during the past fortnight the town had been greatly Hooded, the water coming down from Piasynbrithdir, and also from the Penbryn side. An additional expense of £ 2 or i'3 had been incurred in consequence of the flood.—Mr Williams, Angel, asked if the gullies were opened, and the Surveyor replied that thry were but there was some difficulty in connection with the field near the .old gad.—The Clerk suggested that the Surveyor should meet Mr Williams, the Highway Board surveyor, and see if something could But be done ti) prevent another flood.—The Surveyor remarked that when Mr Scott was surveyor to the Turnpike Trust he was 9dvised to put pipes down to convey water to Ceunfiiiooch.—The Clerk's suggestion to confer with the Highway Hoard surveyor was adopted. Do?:Ipll, next subject on the agenda paper was a motion by Mr Williams Angel, which was to the effect that the control of Dolgelley streets should be handed over to the police.—Mr Williams, Angel, said his object in bringing the subject before the Board was first of all to try to have some better arrangement with regard to the streets on fair days and of course also on other days. He did not wish to interfere with the old customs of the town, and the old standings which had been on the streets for many years. or with the fair arrangements, such as cattle, carts, &-o., but desired to have some power which would enable them to remove caravans which took up positions in front cf shops and interferred with the tradesmen of the town. It was, therefore, his pro- position that the Board should, as far as they could, give the police the control of the street, for people would lie more. likely to obey an officer than a private individual. He believed that the Board could, under sea!, instruct the police to remove any obstruction from the str,-e",s.The Chairman asked if it would not be well to have an explanation of the hw on the subject from the clerk ? -The Board agreeing, the clerk stated that by the Public Health Act, 1875, the Towns Police Clauses Act or certain provisions of it were incorpor- ated, and by a section of the Public Health Act proceedings for the recovery of any penalty under that act, and including, of course, the acts incorporated therewith, should not, except where expressly pro- vided, be taken by any person other than the party aggrieved or by the 10cd authority of the district with- out the consent of the Attorney General; and it was generally considered that by virtue of that section the police could not take proceedings under the Town's Police Clauses Act in Local Board districts unless ex- pressly authorized by resolution under seal of the Board. Fortified by that resolution they would probably be able to take proceedings for the Local Board. Another wiy would be for the police to supply the Board with information. Then the Board could take proceedings ) by their own officers, and call the police as witnesses.— The Chainnall said he understood that the Chief Con- stable believed the police already had the power.—-The Clerk replied that it was not so.—Mr Williams, Angel, said he understoood that the police were quite willing to exercise the power. It was done in Wrexham, and in Barmouth the police had the power. Perhaps Mr Davies, the clerk, knew it.—The Clerk faid he should be sorry to take Barmcuth as an example. (Laughter.) —Mr Williams remarked that Barmouth might be ahead of Dolgelley in somethings.—Mr Joseph Roberta supposed Mr Williams did not want to interfere with the old standings.—Mr Williams replied that he did not. It was with the caravans which stood on the streets with their smoking chimneys. He also thought the police should have power to deal with common lodging houses.—The Clerk suid that matter might be placed in the hands of one member of the force.—The Chairman asked if the Board should specify what course they intended the police co take in regard to the stl,cets. -The Clerk said he should in- struct them to take proceedings against all offenders.— The Chairman remarked that it was not Mr Williams' intention to interfere with old customs.—Mr Willia.m-i No.—The Chairman said if they meant to give the police particulars of their duties, it would take some time to draw them out.—Mr Williams said it would be sufficient to teli the police that the Board did not wish to interfere with old standings unless they were right iu frftut of someone's door. At the present time a man pitch his standing right in front of a tradesman's door, and the police should have power to order their removal upon being asked by tradesmen interested.— Mr Joseph Roberts supposed that it would not entail expense on the Board.—The Clerk replied that the police would pay the fees when they prosecuted.—Mr Williams, watchmaker, seconded the proposition, and it was agreed to without opposition. North Wales College.—Mr Richard Jones, New Shop, was reappointed member of the Court of Governors of North Wales College. Vote of Sympathy.—Mr Richard Williams proposed that the Board should express its sympathy with Dr H. Lhyd Williams, chairman of the Board, in his ill- ness, and a hop that he would soon be restored to health.—Tne Chairman observed that it was a very proper thing to do and Mr Williams, Angel, second- ing the proposition, it was unanimously carried. PETTY SESSIONS, TUKSDAY, DECEMBER 22ND.— Before: .John Vaughan, C. E. Munro Edwards, Edward Jones, E. Griffith, Esquires, and Rev E. O. Williams. Drunk and -John Richards, mason, Dolgelley, was charged with being drunk and i-iotou. at Atran Bridge, Dolgelley, on the I 1-ti-i of December, Being the first offence, defendant was fined 2s. Ga. and costs, in all lis. '6d. A fortnight was allowed him to pay. Richard Richards, Dolgelley, was charged with a similar offence at the same time and place. Mr W. R. Davies appeared for defendant. P.C. John Roberts, said, that he saw defendant on the night named near the Skinner's Arms. He appeared to be drunk and ) the last defendant, and another man named Evan Owen had a scuffle together, and when seen by the officer, defendant was on the ground with the two other men on him. He helped to raise him up, and lie went home with some friends. P.C. Robert Roberts and John Morris liolle6 corroborated. For the defence Messrs John Jones, Aran Bridge, and John Morris Jones corrobor- ated. For the defence Messrs John Jones, butcher, Aran Bridge, and John E. Jones, Eldon-row, stated that they saw defendant a few minutes before the scuffie, and he did not appear to them to be drunk. The Bench, however, were inclined to believe the evidence of the three officers, and fined defendant 2s. fid. and cost3,-Evau Owen, tailor, Dolgelley, was also charged of a similar offence at the same time and place. Defendant admitted to be the worse for drink, and was fined 2s. bd. and costs. Afsmdt.— John Jones, Aberaogell, was charged with having assaulted Evan Rees of the same place. Neither of the parties appeared but a letter was received by the police from complainant stating that they had settled the matter.—The Chief Constable complained that the police officer at Dinas had been put to con- siderable trouble and expense in the matter, and the cierk's and the police fees remained unpaid.—The Clerk thought that the only way to recover them was to proceed against complainant in the County Court.— He' was ordered to see into the matter and act accord- ingly. Assault.—Catherine Jones, wife of David Jones, potter, Dolgelley, was charged by Kate Roberts with assaultiug her en the 14th December. Defendant was fined 2s. 6d. and 15s. Grt. costs, or in default to be imprisoned for even days, and her husband was baund over on her behalf in the sum of 95 that she would keep the peace towards Kate Roberts and all other per- sons, for six calendar months. Anne Williams (Nancy Gwyllt) was charged with assaulting the same com- plainant on the 19th December, by throwing a large glass bottle at her, knocking her on the shoulder, I scratching her face, and hitting her on the head with a jam pot, A neighbour. Catherine Jones, corroborated her statement. P.C. John Roberts also said that he was called to Griffith Robert's house at half past eleven on the night stated, to see Hannah Roberts. She was then unconscious, and continued so for more than fifteen I minutes. She was bleeding profusely. Defendant was fined 2s, Gd. and 15s. 6d, costs or in default to be im- prisoned for seven days, and was also bound over in her own recognizances to keep the peace for six months,

j LAMPETER POULTRY .-On Tuesday a show of live and trussed poultry was held in the Market Hall at Lam- peter. Mr T. Lloyd, Mr J. LI. Hughes, Bank, and Mr Roderick Evans, chemist, acted as hon. secretaries, and Mr D. Lloyd, Doigwm House, hon. treasurer, aud upon his shoulders fell the greater portion of the work of carrying out the arrangements. The judges were Mr J. Fow len, Mr Rees Davies, and General Grant, Harford-square. There was a small show of live poultry, but of trussed birds there was a fine show aDd a keen competition, geese and turkeys selling at from 7d. to 9d. per pound. The following was the prize listi Live poultry :—Couple of turkeys 1, David Price, Bank, Glandciilas. Couple of geese, 1, Ben. Lloyd, Doigwm, 2, Daniel Jones, Llwvnieir. Couple of ducks, 1, D. Davies, Brynmeiog 2, Daniel Jones, Llwynieir. Couple of Plymouth rocks, 1, Mr Smith, Derry; 2, John Thomas Jones, Peterwell-terrace. Couple of hondans, 1, William Rees, Bridge-street, 2, Timothy Rees, Velindog. Brahmas, 1. Morgan Jones, Castle Green. Couple of cochins, 1, Morgan Jones, Castle Green. Couple of game, 1, Rees Davies, saddler 2, Thomas Roberts, Bridge- street. Couple of bantams, 1, Daniel Jones, Llwynieir 2, Evan Evaas, Harford-square. Common barn door, 1, Mr Jones, Dremddufuch 2, Titus Davies. Blaenwern. Trussed poultry :—Trussed turkey, 1, Ann Jenkins, Gwarffynon 2, David Price, Bank. Goose. 1 and 2, Mr Rees, Tanfforest Duck, 1, Mr Rees, Tanfforest 2, D. Price, Bank. Duck, small breed, 1, Mary Davies, Pant 2, Ann Evans, Pantyresger. Fowl, 1, Eliza Davies, Plasnewydd. Cellan 2, Ann Jenkins, G war fiord d. Fowls, small breed. 1, Mary Davi?s, Tycanol, Llancrwys and 2, Ann Jenkins, Gwarffordd. BOARD OF GUARDIANS, FRIDAY December 19th. -Preent: Mr \V Jones, Lfwyngroes, chairman; Mr J Fowden. cx-offieio Messrs D. Davies. Tyny- coed, Thomas Lloyd and D. Davies, Llettytwpa, D. Jones, Waunwaen, Evan Jones, Lan Joseph Morgan, Lhvynfedw, and Rov D. Griffiths, Trefiian, D. Lloyd clerk, and Abel Evans, medical officer. Statistics. -(,a t-re, ief administered during the past fortnight Lampeter district, per Mr D. Parry, f35 12s. 4d, to 162 paupers and Llanybyther district, per Mr John Jones, no return. Number in the house, 14; last year, corresponding period. 15; vagrants relieved during the past fortnight, 20; last year, 14. Out -relief.—During the tr.kiag of the relief boc-Ie for the Lampeter district, an application for relief was made by Margaret Davies, Esger English, Llanfihaogel- clydog-u and the guardian, Mr David Jones, Waun- waen, strongly supported the application.-The Chairman said they reaily must look out for a new Chairman next year, for he found that no one sup- ported him in putting in force the workhouse test except Mr Fov.den —Mr Fowden remarked that the house had been built at greatexpense to the ratepayers, salaries were paid to the officials, and food, bed- ding and clothing being better in the workhouse than poor people got outside, he did not see that there should be any reluctance in getting paupers into it. He should say that that was just the case which was in- tended for the rorkhovise, The woman was a widow, living by herself, and her only reason for asking for outrelief was that she desired to keep home for her daughter nineteen years of age when she left service in November.-—The woman was brought before the Board when she stated that she was a widow, living by her- self except when her daughter camehome from service. Her son was in the employ of Mr Jones, Glandenys, and had a family of nine children.—The Rev Mr Griffiths quite agreed that the house should be used, but local guardiaus knew best whether cicuinstances justified the offer of the house. The spirit of the law was to use the house to stop fraud. Guardians were there representing the ratepayers and not the law and what they had to consider was whether they could better keep the woman inside the house than outside. —Mr Fowden said it would be better to keep the woman in the house even if it cost more in her case, for if they granted her outrelief, it would be the means of inducing half a dozen others to apply, and if the guardians granted outrelief in one case they could not refuse it in another.—The majority of the Board, how- ever, appeared to be of a different opinion, and agreed to grant the applicant lOci outrelief temporarily.—The old woman subsequently visited the house, and appeared to be satisfied with its comfortable appear- ance but, having got the 10s, said she did not feel inclined to take up her abode therein at present. Supplemental Estimate.—The Clerk produced a supplemental estimate for the parish of Llanwenog and remarked that the requisite notice had not been given. The increase, £ 1 10s, was so small, however, that possibly the guardians would agree to pass it.—Mr Thomas Lloyd said that not only should the requisite notice but given by the overseers ought to be present to give the guardians information and explanation.— The Board therefore agreed to defer signing the estimate pending proper notice being given. Christmas.—The Master, Mr Evan Jones, remarked that it appeared to be customary to give an exfra sort of dinner to the inmates on Christmas Day, and he desired to know if the Board would make an order to that effect in respect to the inmates at Lanipeler. --The Chairman did not think it desirable to give the dinner a.. the expend of the ratepayers but he would sub- scribe 5s.—Mr Fowden said he; would give 2s. 6d. and other guardians subscribed a total of £ 1, Mr David Lloyd, the clerk, (who gave the dinner last year) intimating that he would do something fur New Years Day. PRIZE DAY AT ST. DAVID'S COLLEGE SCHOOL, LAMPETER. On Tuesday evening prizes and exhibitions were dis- tributed to the successful scholars of St. David's College School, Lampeter, and the event was celebrated by an entertainment in the large hall which has recently been added to the, institution. The school which was estab- lished two years ago, numbers at present between eighty and ninety pupils. It is fitted with three spa- cious class-rooms, and, to meet the growing demand for accommodation, the large hall in which the concert was held has recently been added sufficient to hold 300 boys. The mathematical and scientific courses of study Were last year placed under examination by the Science and Art Department with very favourable results, and it is intended this year to place the higher classical and mathematical work in a position of comparison with the work done in the best English public schools. There i" a large boarding-house in connection with the school under the management of the tutor in charge, and a cheaper method of accommodation is provided in the hostels which occupy eight houses and are under the direction of assistant masters. The prizes at Christmas are given for general work, and at the Midsummer examination each boy is placed in order of merit in the different subjects taught. The following boys this year obtained exhibitions and form prizes :—Form 5,W. B. Williams, Harford scholarship, £10 (for general work) James Jones, ditto David Lloyd (Peterwell), exhibit'on £6, for classics. Form 4, lortn prize, J. Daviea (Lampeter exhibition), EG F. L. Jones, science exhibition, £:3. Form 3, form prize, G. Fossett Roberts. Form 2, form prize, D. Griffiths; Fonn 1, form prize, T. D. Lloyd, Lampeter [ exhibition, £ 3. The room was fitted. up with a stage with a taste- fn'Jy-wrought prosceniun, and decorated with hollyand other evergreens, and embellished with appropriate mottoes. There was a crowded attendance, including the Principal and Professors of the College, the Clergy of the district, Mr and the Misses Harford, Falcondale, Mr C. Lloyd, Waunifor, and the parents and frieuds of the scholars. The chair was taken punctually at seven o'clock by Mr W. Jones, Llwyngroes. The HEADMASTER (Mr Lloyd Williams) remarked that he should not din the ears of the audience, as lie feared he had on many occasions, with lengthy and elaborate statistical details, but would merely state his firm conviction that the work of the term, the life of the term, he might say, which was brought to a close that night had been, both from its educational and dis- ciplinary points of view, and extremely sound and pro- gressive one. (Cheers.) That there had been progress and that the work which they were doing at the school commanded public esteem was best attested perhaps by the recent rearing of that magnificent building, anl not least of all by the presence of the crowded audience he had the privilege as well as the pleasure that evening to address, (Hear, hear.) He was sure his colleagues would bear him out in saying that there could be no more gratifying reward to those who were engaged in the trials and toils of educational work than to think that they possessed the continued interest and unabated appreciation of their fellow citizens. lie was painfully conscious too often of the many short- comings and defects of his work in thegeducational establishment, but he was frequently cheered and sparred on to fresh efforts and new hopes by the un- tiring and coidial assistance of his vigorous colleagues. (Cheers). He was glad to welcome a fresh accession of talent to the working strength of the school in the persons of Mr Wheater and Mr Owen Evans who in their several departments of modern languages and science had already given earnest of the vigour with which they would exert themselves to establish the work of these departments upon a firm and secure basis. (Cheers). The favourable results of the school's last year's venture in placing work in mathematics and scientific chemistry for examination under the Sonth Kensington Science and Art Departments, justified their adopting the same plan again this year in respect to their mathematical and scientific courses and he earnestly hoped before many di., s were over, with the kind assistance of colleagues on the College Board, to elaborate some schcme whereby the higher classical and mathematical work of the school might be placed in some position of com- parison with the work done in the best public schools of Eugland. (Applause.) Of the value of such public examination, by placing side by side the work of various schools and so being able to bring it to a test by comparison, he thought tlitre could be no doubt. If any doubt existed, he was ,friiii that was i not perhaps the opportunity which should be taken ad- vantage of for the purpose of explication, and, more- over, he feared he'had exceeded the time he had allot- ted to his remarks. He could not sit down without tendering, mainly on his own behalf, his thanks to Mr. --= II Jones, Llwyngroes, for his kindness in going there that jvening to preside over tha" gathering. (Cheers.) He was too well known in Lampeter aud the neighbourhood Lo need any lengthened description of his value and usefulness. He had shown his appreciation of the work 3J the school in the best and most substantial manner possible, namely, by entrusting four of his sons to their instruction and care. (Applause.) The Head Master then referred in a humorous manner to the entertain- ment which was to follow and said that gathering was also the occasion upon which the school authorities in- tended awarding the various exhibitions held in con- nection with the school. The Harford Scholarship had been gained by Mr. Bankes William?: the Peterwell Exhibition, given by Mr. David Lloyd, by James Jones; and the Scicncc Exhibition, given fc t the en- couragement of that department of work mainly, to E. L. Jones. (Applause.) The boys placed in the general result of the Christmas examination were—in the fourth form, John Davies, Lampetei third form, G. F. Roberts; secord form, David Griffiths; and the first form, T. D. Lloyd. (Applause.) Mr W. JoxKS, Llwynygroes, having awarded the prizes with suitable remarks, said—The Bishop of St. David's said last week at a meeting at Carmarthen that if there was anything he dreaded more than another it was to make a long speech. In that respect I have very great sympathy with his Lordship, but I go somewhat further, I always dread making a speech at all, whether it be long or short. (Laughter.) I believe the art of public speaking can never be properly acquired unless it is begun in youth. Nearly everyone has occasion to make speeches in public at sometime or other of his career, and therefore my advice to you is to read aloud, to recite, and avail yourselves of every opportunity of joining in debates in societies established for the purpose of promoting the art of public speaking and I have no doubt but that in time it will be a pleasure to you to express your thoughts in public as well as a pleasure to those who have to listen. (Cheers.) I knew a gentleman who held a very important- official position in this county who never could make a speech with any com- fort to himself. He was an able man. He had taken his degree at Oxford, He had been called to the Bar, but he could not make a speech in public which pleased himself or other people either. (Laughter.) He used to say that he could talk as well as anybody with his leg3 under the mahogany, as the saying was, but as soon as he got up to address a public audience his ideas immediately vanished. (Laughter.) I suppose the reason for that was because he did not avail him- self of opportunities which presented themselves to him in youth. (Hear, hear.) I should like to give another piece of advice to the boys, though I allow that advice unasked for is seldom taken. In fact I never follow advice myself unless I pay for it. But it is this, whenever you are in any trouble or distress or bother, think over it. For instance, if you find yourself neglecting your work, think over it. Ask yourselves if you are doing right. Think of the injury yon are doing to yourselves and of the pain you will give to your parents who, ycu must know, are making sacri- fices to provide you with the blessings of education. (Cheers.) If at any time you are tempted to tell a lie to screen yourself or your friends from punishment, or possibly out of shere idle mischief, just think over it, and the temptation will be conquered. If again you are asked by seniors to join in any row that will inevitably bring disgrace upon you and the school, think over it and don't do it. (Applause.) Your Head Master and his colleagues can make scholars of you. Possibly some of you will reach high educational position. But they can never make men of you unless you are honest and upright, true to yourselves and true to your school. I should like of all things for St Davids College School to become celebrated, not only for its scholars, but for its high tone, for its esprit de corps, for its morale. (Applause.) Many of you may know the name of Dr Howson, dean of Chester, who died last week. I knew him inti- mtely-thot is. as intimately as a boy of sixteen can be intimate with his master. I was iu his school for over twelve months, and I believed I was his favourite pupil, but I am bound to admit this, that out of the four and twenty other boys there was not oue who did not think that he was also his especial favourite. (Laughter.) Dean How son had a wonderful talent for gaining the love and the intersts of the boys. Then, of course, it was an easy thing to obey him. and in a short time it was considered a disgrace to annoy old Howson by not learning the lesson and behaving like gentlemen, (Hear, hear.) I believe that is the right feedng that ought to exist between pupils and teachers in every well conducted school. (Cheers.) I remem- ber perfectly well Dr Howson inviting me and my fellow boarder to take tea with him one day. Ho entertained us well and amused us by anecdotes of his travels. He also showed us pieces of marble and relics he had brought home from celebrated places of antiquity. In going home, my friend and I picked up a couple of white stones from the street, which we pursuaded our fellow scholars Dr Howson hail giveu us as having been brought from the temple at Memphis, Timbuctoo, or some other place -(Iau,t tei-) —but so great was the envy and heart-burning among the scholars that we were obliped to make a clean breast of it and confess that it was a hoax. (Laughter.) I do not wish to detain you much longer, and it is not necessary for me to say much about athletic sports. Every healthy boy loves out-door sports. I believe very much in cricket. I believe it is a grand game and that it is productive of much good feeling, jfou all know something of cricket. I also believe in the old-fashioned game of football but I believe that the rules should be amended in the direction of making the play less dan- gerous and savage. (Laughter, and hear, hear.) I am happy to hear that you have a swimming association connected with the school. There is no such sport. I think, on earth or in water as swimming. (Cheers.) I am happy to be able to say that out of ten of my boys eight can swim fairly well, and the other two are learn- ing. (Laughter and cheers.) Just cue word more. If there are idle boys among you—and there are. unfor- tunately, black sheep inevery folù-I would say to them, you will do little good to yourselves or others if you do not shake off your idleness. You will be left behind in the race of life and in the competition which is daily becoming keener. It is De i'l:C too late to mend. Mend now. (Applause.) I confess that I rather believe in the average boy. There is hope ill the plodding, persevering boy-frequently more hope than in the brilliant, clever boy. To the clever boy I would say, remember the fable of the hare and the tortoise. (Cheers.) I believe that those who have worked hardest during the past term will enjoy the holidays the most and in concluding I heartily wish both masters and boys a merry Christmas and a happy new year. (Applause.) Principal JAYNE having proposed, and Vice Principal DAVEY having seconded a hearty vote of thanks to Mr Jones. Llwyngroes, for his presence and address, the school proceeded to give an interesting entertainment. The singing of the scholars, under the leadership of the Rev J. Williams, was bright and pleasant, the drill of the four black boys (pro tem.) very comical, and Mr Wheater earned a weil-deserved encore in singing a song from the Princess Ida," with the chorus Oh (lOll t the days seem lank and lon^ When all ffoes right and nothing goes wrong; And isn't your life extremely flat, With nothing on eartli to grumble at. The farce of "To Paris and Back for Five Pounds" was well mounted and well acted and the entertain- ment concluded with the singing of "Dulce Domum" and the national anthem. The following was the programme: Glee, The maiden of the Fleur de lys,' the School Musical Society pianoforte solo, Mr J. R. Evans song, the Rev J. Williams quartette, The chafers glee," The carn07ale," the School Musical Society; Carr6 song with chorus. Forty years on song from Princess Ida," Mr T. S. Wheater; glee, "Oh who will o'er the downs," the School Musical Society carol, "God rest ye merry gentlemen," the School Musical Society. Farce, "To Paris and Back for Five Pounds." Characters Samuel Suozzle, C. Henrette Spriggins, \V. G. Lloyd Charles Markham, G. F. Roberts Lieutenant Spike, R.M., A. M. Smith Pounce (a detective officer), D. R. Jones; Joseph (waiter), J. W. Davies Telegraph Clerk, J. R. Davies Guard, J. W. Davies Superintendent, W, B Jones Miss Fanny Spriggins, L. Fraser. Scene, Tungbride Dulce domum finale, 1, God save the Queen."

Public Analysts have submitted CADBURY'S COCOA to close tests, and the result has always proved its great value as a sustaining and nourishing beverage Beware of Imitations. The medical profession are now ordering Cadbury's Cocoa Essence in thousands of cases, because it con- tains more nutritious and fleshforming elements than any other beverage, and is preferable to the thick starchy cocoa ordinarily sold. W7hen you ask for Cadbury's Cocoa Essence be sure that you get it, as shopkeepers often push imitatioua for the sake of extra I profits. Makeis to the Queen. Paris Depot, 90, Faubnurg-stroet, Honors. It is proposed to transfer Miss Dudley, who shot O'Donovan Roesa, to an asylum for the criminal in- sane, as no English friends of hers have come forward and the doctcn. decline to certify that she is cured. Her counsel had informed her that her speedy release was impossible thereupon she began a series of per- sistent attempts to commit suicide, which have necess- itated an expenditure on the part of the authorities beyond the resources cf the present asylum. The prisoner has endeavoured to starve herself, to catch severe colds, to bleed herself to death, and so on. Her removal to England as an insane pauper is possible, as some people think she was discharged from prison in England on the condition that she should come h':re. She still maintains her dislike of Rossa. [

ABERAYRON. CHIUSTMAS <;i!-T.s.J\irs Lewis, Llanaeron. a lady held in the highest estimation by all classes alike, has sent to the majority of the tradespeople of the town and others her customary annual presents of rabbits and game. SANITAKY POSSIBILITIES, -Any person anxious to do a good turn to the town of Aberayron at this charitable season of the year, could do w, and at the same time serve the cause of sanitation and decency, by erecting a urinal in one of the nooks of the Town Hall, just opposite Mr Henry Loyn's establishment. It) this f"!¡!,C of sanitary improvements and advanced civilisation, it is almost incredible that nuisances can be committed by a scrt of mutual convenience at a junction of two streets in one cf the most frequented thoroughfares in the town at any hour of a market or petty sessions day. To speak nothing of the stench in that particular spot it is an effective satire on the vaunted mproved social observances and refined man- ner of the present age.

JNEWTOWA. The hen. member for Montgomery Boroughs, Mr Price Jones, M. P., has kindly sent to Mr James Mason, Cable-street, Shadwell, London, E. a parcel of flannels for distribution among the.poor and aged Welsh in the East End of London. In consequence of the depressed state, there is at present sad suffering and want among the working c'assas. Their cry at present is truly a bitter oue. Particulars of deserving and heartrending cases can be furnished by the Welsh Missionary, Mr R. S. Williams, of 8, Botolph-road, Bow Bromley, E. who labours among the Welsh speaking population of the East End of London. LIBERAL CONFERENCE.—On Thursday evening a con- ference of the Liberal electors of the borough of Newtown was held at the Victoria Hall, which was largely attended, Mr Richard Lloyd was voted to the chair, and having expLiueU the objects of the confer- ence, called upon Mr Richard Williams to read a letter he had received from the Hon. F. S. A. Hannury Tracy in which letter Mr Tracy promised to pay an early visit to Newtown. On the motion of Mr George Morgan, seconded by Mr William Cooke, and sup- ported by Messrs Edward Jones, T. Parry Jones, Richard Phillips, Evan Watkin, Richard Williams, and other gentlemen, it was unanimously resolved That it is desirable in the interests of the Liberal party that a Liberal Association, on the plan of the Birmingham Two Thousand be formed for the borough of Newtown." It was alto unanimously resolved that Mr Albert S. Cooke be elected hon. secretary pro. tem. 0! 1 It was proposed by Mr T. Parry Jones, seconded by Mr Edward Jor:es, and resolved That a Committee of thirty be appointed to frame the constitution and rules of the Association, and submit a report to an adjourned meeting of the conference." Upwards of 200 ekctors present gave in their names as members of the Association. The hon. secretary (Mr Albert S. Cooke) will he pleased to receive the names of those persons who desire to join the Association but were unable to attend the Conference.

ATTACK ON WATER BAILIFFS AT CARMARTHEN. On Monday morning Mr Mark Rutherford, head water bailiff of the Tov. y district, applied at Car- marthen Police-court to the ex-Mayor and Mr R. Lester for summonses against Joseph Bowen, 74, Priory-street, and David Harries and Evan Harries (brothers.) To, Priory-street, for assaulting William Darling. William Jones, and David Jones, water bailiffs, l ist Saturday night, about 11.30. It appears that the three bailiffs were returning home from duty. When at the top of Priorv-street the three men named and another man accosted them and challenged a fight. The bailiffs passed down the street, Bowen and the other three men following as far as the National Schools in Catherine-street, a distance of about a mile. Duriug the latter part of the distance, being emboldened by the evident desire of the bailiffs to avoid a row, stones were thrown, and when the neighbourhood of the schools was reached one of the assailanrs knocked William Jones down with a rail from a fence. J ones saw the blow coming and saved his head by putting up his hand, wdiich was seveiely cut across the back. William Jones was struck on the top of the forehead, and, things becoming serious, he drew hi3 stall and belaboured the four men with such vigour that two of them found their way to the infirmary after the affray. William Darling also struck a light, and this completed the discomfiture of the assailants, who took to their heels. The case will be heard next Monday. Cross-sum mouses have been issued against two of the water bailiff's.

With reference to the further rumours respecting the possible acceptance by the Bishop of Bedford of the bishopric of Manchester, Dr. Walsham. How states that it is-quite true that lie was offered the bishopric some time since, but he bad declined the ofLr. Mr Gladstone's election expenses in Midlothian amounted to £ 640, that sum being less than half the sum allowed by Act of Parliament, and only one- fourth the sum incurred in 18S0. The amount named ho ever, does not include the returning officer's I chargcs. At Stockton-on-Tees police-court on Monday, the Rev. John Mammon, rector of Houghton-le-Skerne, Durham, was remanded, charged with having stolen six pairs of ladies' gloves while intoxicated. The re- mand was made to ascertain defendant's mental con- dition. The will, dated November 4th, 1872, of the Right Hon. Anthony Ashley Covvper, Earl of Shaftesbury* of 24, Grosvenor-sqnare, was proved in London on the 11th December, under the value of £ 28,000 personalty. He devises all his real property, including estates in Hampshire, Wiltshire, and Dorsetshire, to bis eldest son, the present earl, in ice. The whole of his per- sonalty he bequeaths among his children. Mr G. W. Lupton, an "extensive wool merchant of Bradford, has suspended payment, and on Monday morning1 issued to his chief creditors a circular calling a meeting. It is currently reported that the liabilities amount to between X50,000 and t:60,000, a great part of which will fall on Liverpool brokers and wool- staplers. On Monday the workmen at the two extensive engineering works aud the steel works of the Patent Shaft and Axletree Company, Wednesbury, com- menced operations at reduced wage?. They number between tw o and three thousand, and it is said the salaries of the managers of departments and tll* officials of the commercial staff have also been lowered. Very little has been allowed to transpire, but it is re- ported that the decrease is to enable the company to accept contracts offered at low prices, the wages at these works having previously been five per cent, higher than at other Staffordshire works. Lord Justice Lopes on Monday gave judgment in the case in which the point at issue was whether rats oO board ship are" peril" of the sea," as coming withl1} the exceptions of a bill of lading. His Lordship coO' sidered the damage done by rats to the cargo of the ship Akyal came uuder the head of sea damage, and was not due to any fault of the defendants, who were the shipowners, aud gave judgment in their favour but stayed execution with a view to an appeal by the plaintiff. A remarkable discovery has been made at Torquay* On Saturday an auctioneer of that town wras engage^ with an assistant in taking an inventory of goods at 3 villa called Springfield, in the occupation of a !rs Sutton, an elderly lady. This proceeding was ie, stituted by Messrs Brown and Sons, house agents, and was in anticipation of a distraint for rent. In the course of the inventory being taken the auctioneer ad his assistant went into the cellar of the house, where 111 a corner they fcund a packing case of suspicious ap" pearance. They opened it and found a lead coffin, g, glass plate in the hd of which enabled them to see that it contained the body of a child apparently betwee" three and four years of age. The remains were in a state of decomposition, and had evidently been in the coffin for a considerable period. Mrs Sutton's atten-, tion was called to the matter and information w given to the police. The coffin, it is understood, waS brought from another residence from which 1\1111 Sutton removed about five or six weeks since. Professor Leopold von Ranke, the eminent Geruia.11 historian, celebrated on Monday the ninetieth ,D"" versary of his birth. The high position and popular^ of Professor von Ranke have contributed to make day especially noteworthy in Berlin, and indeed throughout intellectual and scholastic Germany. von Ranke's residence a large and distinguished part^ assembled to offer tneir congratulations, among the^ I being the Crown Prince. The Emperor and EiiiPr both sent their congratulations, as did the Ministry 111 a document signed by all of their number. After "? Ranke had received his visitors seven or eight cougl9: tulatory addresses were read from the Professor's tPg vevfcity colleagues and others, the recipient staudle the while. This lengthy ceremony ended, von RaD v seated himself, and with his head slightly thrown to take, the whole cf his audience, and with his rig I hand caressing his snowy beard, replied in a lengy1^ | and vastly interesting speech, in which, after thank1 those who had offered their congratulations, rapidly reviewed the historical progress of the pl'e9t*y century. Nearly all the great events of the ceutu were, touched upon, tha starting point of the ade're for such it may Ire described, being the impulsion S1. to the work of the century by the French Revollit h, The whole of the address was delivered with a Íl;O)1 ness and vigour truly remarkable in a man of ,j Ranke's excessive age. The sixth volume of Ranke's Universal History appeared on Monday*