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THE DISESTABLISHMENT QUESTION. SIR,-Presuming upon your kindness in inserting -raY two former letters. I am induced again to trespass. I shall premise by stating that the above heading "WIll perhaps scarcely be appropriate to the contents of siiy present letter unless the term disestablishment 15 taken to apply to the position which your corres- "»pondent "A Layman is now made to occupy in this discussion. Used in that sense your readers will pro- bably agree with me that disestablishment" has taken place, accompanied too by something like dis- endowment," so far at least as your correspondent's -endowments are discoverable. Taking the phrase the disestablishrrent question," however, in its more legitimate meaning I am placed under the necessity of leaving the subject—which I do with great regret-in order to follow your correspondent into that thorny wilderness of abuse and recrimination, in the thickets '-of which he has elected to take shelter. What is to be done, sir, with a disputant when he thus eludes one in "the open field of fair controversy ? It seems to me there are but three courses open. The first is to treat him with contemptuous disdain, regarding him as beneath notice, thus evidencing the fact that the me is not worth the candle." The only objection to this method is that it is perhaps a little too galling, :and would, withal, involve a clear breach of duty, The second course is to reply to his arguments. Now this is clearly impossible as your correspondent has Hot attempted to use any. He has certainly been very liberal in making assertions, and these I have Uiet with assertions flatly contradicting his, the truth which your readers can easily verify for themselves, ^he third course is to administer to him, with judg- ment and moderation, the wholesome lash of satire, Prick the inflated bladders of his conceit, and strip him bare of his little hypocrisies and deceits, and so hold him before your readers in his little shrivelled in- significance. I will not use heavy thongs in my lash for judging from the extreme sensitiveness he has just Manifested in his last letter by wincing under a mere touch, a few little bits of whipcord will amply meet the requirements of the case. Obviously, it would be a clear waste of power to slaughter a flea with a sledge- hammer when a gentle but firm pressure with the dingernail will suffice. The intelligent reader will readily understand the application of the principle. I take it then that my line of duty is clear, but how to carry out the measure judiciously is a problem of no very easy solution. Answer not a fool according to his folly, lest thou be also like unto him." Answer a tool according to his folly, lest he be wise in his own -conceit." These are two contradictory proverbs which re to be found side by side in a veneiable book with Miich Welshmen are supposed to be peculiarly familiar. and to which some of us refer for guidance when in difficulty. They furnish a good example of the value t)f proverbs, and of their complete inadequacy as rules life. For it will be noticed that in this particular Case I am left to shape my conduct according to the One or the other. Under the circumstances I think it Well to steer a middle course, avoiding both Scylla on the one band, and Charybdis on the other. Or, rather, shall elect to comply in a measure with the teaching f both proverbs, and that consecutively in the order III which they are given. The first is "Answer not," ke. As your readers are aware, "A Layman" entered the lists by making a farrago of assertions as to what statements were, the accuracy of which I chal- lenged. I contented myself with a simple denial of having made such statements as he had attributed to tne-the only defence that was open for me to make. Now I wish to point out to him, that if I violated the truth therein, how easy a task would it have been for him to rebut my testimony by citing the words I had ^ed He would thus have vindicated the truth of his O\PQ representations. By so doing I should not only have been effectually silenced but covered with shame. ~^y discomfiture would have been most complete, and A Layman would have covered himself with laurels having effectually floored "Clericus." But instead doing this, as one would have expected a man of his strong animus to do, he turns to pout and snivel, and tells you that he "declines further correspondence with 411 individual of this sort." Asa reason for adopting this course, he alleges that most likely we would "O"IY have a repetition of what he did • not say' and what he did not mean.' "A Layman is quite r>ght in his conjecture, it is the shrewdest thing in his fetter, for it is very certain that I should have persisted In disputing the truth of any false statements he might M^ke, and they simply the product of his own imagin- ation. Be it noted also that in the sentence just quoted t16 makes me to have said that I did not mean, thus insinuating that I had misexpressed myself. Now, I did not use the word not mean in the whole of my setter, though he quotes the words as mine. The same Paltry innuendo is conveyed in the following passage of is letter Whatever I Clericus' intended writing I do not know, but what he has written will not bear out any other meaning than what I have put upon it. he states one thing and means another," &c. All dishonest resorts are beneath notice he is simply drawing upon his imagination for an excuse to with- draw from the discussion, being evidently heartily sick of it. I now come to notice a very grave, calumnious, *n.d—to my mind—very singular charge which he forward in disparagement of my moral status. J|hi8 self-elected examiner gravely tells you that I have not passed the first standard in morals." I have a very shrewd guess what the head and front of my offence is, but by what singular mental process my .PIent examiner has been able to affix therefrom my standard in mora's is a point which I must leave to the Consideration of such of your readers as are deeply versed in psychological research. In forming their Conclusions on this profound and intricate problem, it ?*ay be well for them to bear in mind the little light he as vouchsafed to communicate bearing upon his per- ^Onal habits and history. He has deigned to tell us ^at he never enters a church's door, a fact, by the Tay, which Churchmen, for their own credit, will ?°ubtless be relieved to learn. Had he been in the abit of frequenting the parish church, he would have ?eard repeated every Sunday what would have been to 11:n a very useful and valuable piece of advice—some- > king about not bearing false witness against his neigh- «,°Ur. It is only charitable to suppose that our .Layman has never heard the words. Another fact Paring upon our psychological phenomenon, which it be well to remember, is that from the testimony ,?e has volunteered to give his brain is not likely to T^Ve been forced into undue development by over-cul- 3re. He tells us that his education has not cost more .han thirty-five shillings This interesting fact which told us with such touching pathos strongly disposes ?e to forgive him the little hypocrisies and trickiness displays, together with the puny shafts of malice ^hich he so iinpotently aims at me. More especially this the case when I couple therewith a most credit- ble circumstance which he mentions, namely, that he fays yearly "for the support of such men as 'Clericus' vj^r times the sum which his education cost." Yes, lr Editor, I freely forgive him, seeing that he involun- j^rily contributes so much tithes to the Church. Urther, the fact must not be forgotten that A Lay- in any case is a doomed man. Even if disestab- Hent and disendowment were to take place in the **te&ent year, he, if a tenant farmer, will be compelled to his landlord in the shape of increased rent the oney which he now pays in tithes. Nominally, it Liay go to pay the school-rate or the poor-rate, as the j lberati0nists now propose, still, being derived trom the landlord doubtless will not be slow to discover Qt his farms have been enhanced in value just to the jct amount of the tithes taken away. annary 1st, ISS-i. CLERICUS. 1:>LIVERY OF LETTERS BETWEEN TALIESIN AND GLANDOVEY. ■a>j the last week's issue of your paper, there ^Ppeared a letter with the above heading by someone 0 Was pleased to call himself Milestone." It seems rith Is letter that he, and not only him, but several ii er have reason to complain against the manner and 11 t\v e 1n which letters have recently been delivered be- 1ben the above-mentioned places. We do not say o«r postman is infallible, and it may be that destone" is further from being so, yet we were ^°Uished to see this complaint made in the public -of ere we have heard, in this place, even the rumour a complaint. "Ho *S ^ut ri8ht that we should defend our postman, the ^e.r^°rms his duty with credit to himself and to Ajj^tisfaction of the populace. It is a fact that Mr iiev tew and others who hold similar appointments will r foil to learn that there are more than oue lurker e alwaYs trying to waylay their ruin, and I °t hut believe that "Milestone" is one of those Va,ys hide themselves behind a false face and Peoni' knowing Mr Andrew's good word with the we feel certain that if we could investigate complaints we would find that they are *airx, 'nothing blown into empty bubbles babbling on RY PEBBLES/' TRE'RDDOLIAN. SIlt DR. CHARLES MACKAY. ~<!1tereLT^r -^ickerstaff has set before your readers a very S*<!f?v 8ubject in the reported "pecuniary dis- till bv°li Charles McKay, ma:le more interesting enumeration of his contributions to litera- by your last week 's correspondent. It must K>try ,ange that whenever a compilation of choice etl-*3 UP between morocco covers and with atles\«t contain extracts from the writings of adding Kay. And while the sons of the great tiL'-f Ve^vet cushions in drawing-room perforin- some of those poems, the author of them must be content to drain out in obscurity some of the bitter dregs of poverty. The complaints of your correspondents, sir, are, so doubt, with the best intention, but has it not occurred to them that the present case is no exception to the way in which the world usually receives true genius ? Good men who live ahead of their time must be content to be depreciated, or at least misunderstood by the great majority. The satisfaction their work has given to themselves must be their reward. Almstaking is against the very morality of Dr M's teaching, and I question whether they would be of any use. Pecuniary assistance proved ineffectual to a Johnson and a Burns. Would they be more effectual in Dr McKay's case? However much we may worship genius, we must wonder at its one-sidedness. I am not acquainted minutely with Dr McKay's history, but he has, no doubt, at times, had opportunities if he wished it of securing wealth; opportunities which, had they come in the way of the man who cleaned his boots, he would have seized them, and which would, no doubt, leave him in a better position to-day than Dr Charles McKay. But Charles McKay may have had his recompense in another way. While what he has written must have helped to have raised himself in the truest sense of the word, he has also, no doubt, the sweet satisfaction of knowing that he has had some pleasures which money could not give, and that while his writings are now I fully appreciated by a few, they will be more so by many yet unborn. The good men do live after them." Yours, ANOTHER SYMPATHISER. THE RECENT DEBATE ON THE PRESENT SYSTEM OF ADMINISTRATING DOWNIE'S BEQUEST AND THE SICK AND POOR AT ABERYSTWYTH. SIR,-This was a very interesting and important debate, as what seemed to be the most obscure passages of the present scheme for the application of this fund were elucidated. Some of the lady visitors were present, but could not be prevailed upon to become public speakers all at once in such a large room and in the presence of a large audience too. They, no doubt, felt very sorry at not being able to say something on a subject so nearly connected with themselves. It is a valuable acquisition to be able to freely express one's thoughts on important matters to large numbers of people at the same time. We may hope that ladies, especially young ladies, will avail them- selves of the facilities that now exist for learning the art of public speaking, for this is equally the province of woman as it is that of man. Those gentlemen who had thought most about the subject, proposed that cottages should be built for the poor to live in. If the trustees could carry this into effect they would indeed be ministering to the best interests of the poor, and acting entirely in accordance with what seems to be the spirit of the scheme. There are many of the deserving sick and poor who need better houses more than anything else, and with- out which all medicine, food, clothing, or fuel are little worth as with ever so much of these it is impossible for them to be clean or healthy while in the damp. dark dens that now hide them from our sight. And what greater security can there be against sick- ness and poverty than sound, healthy houses ? The cleaner and more healthy the poor are the more cap- able they will be of taking care of themselves. This seems to be one way that a good deal of sickness and poverty might be prevented, and the poor encouraged inhabitsof cleanliness. It isgrevious that this is not done. According to the present system of applying this fund, the poor can, and do claim it as their right, and have become accustomed to have it brought to them by the lady visitors whether they deserve it or not, for how- ever bad their habits may have been, if they are really in want of bread they cannot be left to starve, when the ladies have the money for thetn, and some of them have learned to know this, and depend upon these doles instead of their own exertions. We cannot fail to see that the results are quite other than they might have been if the system of application were efficient. But it seems to have encouraged the very vices that it was intended to mitigate or prevent. This is grievious, so also is the fact that little children are great sufferers, and in some cases likely to remain so as long as they live, and much of this sort of suffering is the results of ignorance. Unity and method, teachers and nurses, are neces- sary for the successful applications of this bequest. SPARROW.

THE DWELLINGS OF THE LABOURING CLASSES. The Local Government Board have addressed a circular, dated the 31st December, to the urban sanitary authorities, of which there are upwards of 950, in England and Wales, upon the conditions of the dwellings of the labouring classes in the provinces. The Board advert to their letters on the subject within as far back as last July, and state they deem it advis- able again to refer to the subject, and to bring under the special notice of the sanitary authorities the pro- visions of the Act and of the statutes which have reference to the dwellings of the labouring classes. The circular then proceeds to point out the salient features of the various Acts, of which digests are also forwarded, and lays stress upon the fact that Mr Torrens' Acts empower sanitary authorities, not only to secure the improvement or demolition of houses which are in a state dangerous to health so as to be unfit for human habitation," but to deal with "any obstructive building "-that is to say, a bui'lding which, though not in itself unfit for human habitation, is so situated that by reason of its proximity to other dwellings it stops ventilation, or otherwise makes or conduces to make such other buildings to be in a condi- tion unfit for human habitation, or presents proper measures from being carried into effect for remedying the evils complained of. The circular concludes by impressing upon the urban sanitary authorities the responsibity which attaches to them to exercise the large powers vested in them by existing statutes.

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DOLGELLEY. CHRISTMAS AT THE WORKHOUSE.—On Thursday after Christmas a Christmas tree was given to the inmates at the workhouse by Mrs Lewis, the Rectory, the Misses Lewis, Mrs H. Lloyd Williams, Fro- heulog, Mrs Bignell, Brynhyfryd, and the Misses Jones, Staylittle. Tea was also given to the inmates, the following ladies superintending all arrangements Mrs Price, Clomendy, Corwen, Miss Vaughan, Nannau, ¡ the Misses Griffiths, Crossby Buildings, and Miss Jones, Blue Lion. There were present the Rev Canon Lewis, the Rectory, Mrs Vaughan, Nannau. Misses Vaughan, Nannau, Mrs Lloyd, Hengwrt, Miss Griffith, Springfield, Miss Jones, New Shop, Mrs and Miss Tanner. Cader Villa, Mrs 0. D. Roberts, Frondirion, Miss Williams, Frondirion, Mr Jones, New Shop, and Mr David Hughes, draper. BOARD OF GUARDIANS, SATURDAY, JANUARY 5TIT. I —Present Mr Edward Griffith, in the chair, Messrs John Jones, Talyllyn, vice-chairman, J. R. Davies, Owen Owen, J. Meyrick Jones, Ellis Pugh Jones, Enoch Jones, Daniel Williams, R. P. Jones, Dinas, John Owen, John Jones, Llanelltyd, Ellis Parry, Humphrey Davies, John Jones, Llwyngrug, R. P. Jones, Llanenddwyn, Griffith Davies, W. R. Davies, clerk, and W. R. R. Richardson, assistant clerk. Statistics.—Out-relief administered during the past fortnight Barmouth district, per Mr Thomas Parry, £80 2s. 2d. to 314 paupers Talyllyn district, per Mr Morris Jones, fo3 13s. Sd. to 226 paupers. Number in the house, 81, an increase of 4 on the corresponding week of last year vagrants relieved during the past fortnight, 26, last year, 18. Balance in the bank, £ 1,9S6 19s.; cheques signed, £ 67S 2s. 7d. All the parishes in arrear except Talyllyn. Expensive Medicine.—Mr J. R. Davies called atten- tion to the question of expensive medicines, which subject was referred to at the Conference. He found that the bills were very heavy.—A brief conversation occurred, after which it was agreed to defer the subject until new arrangements could be made with the medical officers. Treat at tlte Worhhome.—The Master reported that tea was given to the inmates on Thursday by Mrs Lewis, The Rectory, and other ladies, and a splendid Christmas tree was afterwards set up, and was crowded with good things. Mrs Lloyd, Hengwrt, Mrs Vaughan, Nannau, and Mrs Price, Clomendy, were present among others Mrs Lewis, The Rectory, and Mrs Lloyd Williams being principally concerned in getting up the treat. Mrs Ricnards, Caerynwch, sent her men to do the necessary work.—On the motion of Mr Evan Jones, seconded by Mr Meyrick Jones, it was agreed to direct the Clerk to write to Mrs Lewis, thanking her and the other ladies for their kindness. Assistant Belkvinrj Officer.-Inspector Hughes, Dol- gelley, was appointed assistant relieving officer in the I 1. 1 place or Mr uwen Jones, who has retired. Vaurancy.-The Clerk read a letter from the North Wales Poor Law Conference committee, saying that it was proposed to put the Berkshire system of dealing with vagrancy into force on the 1st February, and asking if the guardians of the Dolgelley union were prepared to co-operate in carrying out the system.— The Chairman remarked that if it was not adopted in the Dolgelley union all tramps would be driven into it from other unions. It had been approved by the Merionethshire Court of Quarter Sessions.—Mr R. P. Jones, Dinas. thought it a very good system and Mr J. Meyrick Jones said that as they were going to adopt it in other unions he was in favour of following suit. He heard at the Quarter Sessions that it answered well in other places, and he saw no reason why it should not answer in the Dolgelley union. He proposed that it should be adopted.—Mr R. P. Jones, Dinas, seconded the proposition, and it was agreed to. Cool.-The Clerk produced a letter which had been forwarded by Mr W. R. M. Wynne, the chairman, in which letter a claim was made on behalf of Ellen Jones, Caegarw, Dyffryn, of f2 9s. for attendance on Gaynor Lewis, on whose account 9s. was weekly paid by the Board, and 2s. 6d. by a club.—The Clerk explained that it was a claim by a lady on the guardians for attending her mother.—On the motion of Mr J. R. Davies, seconded by Mr Enoch Jones, it was at once agreed that the letter should be allowed to lie on the table. Talyllyn Collector ship.—A good deal of time was occupied in investigating certain charges made by Messrs Evan Davies and William Jones, overseers of Talyllyn, against Mr William Owen, Braichgoch, the collector. The charges were (1) that the Collector had treated the overseers disrespecttully when they went to him about the rates (2) that he made an in- correct statement to the Board when accusing the overseers with having refused to take proceedings against persons in arrear with rates; (3) that he kept money in hand, and did not enter it on his books, at a time when the parish was in arrear (4) that he neglected his duties, and caused the overseers great inconvenience and (5) that he had not made any monthly statements prior to the audit for the last eighteen months.—The overseers attended to support their statements, and the Collector appeared on his defence. In respect to the first charge, the over.eer s I I 1 .1 stated tnat wnen they went to the Collector and asked for monthly statements, showing a letter from the I Clerk, he gave no explanation, tore the letter np. and cursed the overseers.—The Collector admitted that he had torn the letter up, but denied having cursed the S overseers.—With respect to the second charge, the overseers said the Collector never asked for authority to take proceedings against persons in arrear and on being requested to give names, the Collector was un- able to do so. The overseers next said that the Col- lector had received JE20 from a ratepayer, and had not entered the receipt until a long time after.—To this the Collector replied that that jE20 was paid on account, and he did not enter it until receiving the balance. The cheque was cashed when he put the money he had collected into the bank, and the money paid in, included the ;C20.-The Clerk pointed out to the Collector that it was his duty to enter all receipts at the time, so that if he died or anything happened his receipt book would show exactly how matters stood between the Collector and the parish.—The overseers added that the Collector had .neglected to serve demand notes, but this the Collector denied and with respect to the monthly statements he replied that if he did supply monthly statements to the over- seers, his experience went to show that they were liable to be lost.—During the investigation it appeared that the Collector had altered the rate book, but in- vestigation showed that he had merely corrected a clerical error. Finally the Board resolved as follows "We regret the misunderstanding that has occiirred between the overseers and Collector, and after care- fully investigating the case, we feel that Mr William Owen, the collector, has not performed his duties in a very satisfactory manner. We hope that he will be more careful in future, ana that the work of the parish will henceforth be carried on more amicably."

TOWYJV. PETTY SESSIONS, FRIDAY, JANUARY 4TIl.-Before W. R. M. Wynne, Esq., D. E. Kirkby, Esq., John Corbett, Esq., M.P., M. R. Pugh, Esq., Captain Beadnell, and C. N. Thruston, Esq. Some of the magistrates came in after the hearing of the case had commenced, and did not take part in the decision. Charges of Poach iiig. -0 weii Evans, labourer, was charged on suspicion with having been in search of game on the 18th December, having been found with nets in his possession. Mr C. Millard (Messrs Williams and Millard, Dolgelley) appeared for the defendant.— P.S. Evans, Towyn, said that on the morning of Tues- day, 18th December, he was on night duty in company with P.C. Lewis. About twenty minutes to one o'clock in the morning they were at Rhydyronen. and heard a noise in the direction of Braichyrhiw. Shortly after- wards they heard a person whistling twice in the same direction, and then Owen Evans and two others were seen coming down through Bryncastell field. After coming into the road and seeing the policemen, he ran away. Witness followed and caught defendant, took him back to where the others were, searched him, and found two nets in his pocket.—Cross-examined There was a road through Bryncastell field, and defendant was walking a little distance from the road. He was coming down the field walking in the ordinary way. He expected that he came rather unawares on the de- fendant, and that a person at midnight might be frightened under the circumstances. He had a little conversation with defendants, and Griffith Lewis said they had been after girls. He heard several shots that night. When he came back after the pursuit of defendant there was a talk about shooting soldiers. P.C Lewis did not say anything about shooting, nor did he say he might have had a ball of lead in him. He did not see anything approaching poaching, nor was any game found. P.C. Lewis corroborated Evans's statement, and. in cross-examination, said he heard several shots fired that night, but they were not fired by the defendants. He (witness) did not fire any shot, but he could say something about shooting. David Pugh said they had been after the girls.—Mr Kirkby asked if nets were necessary articles in a courting ex- pedition.—Mr Millard said that the possession of nets was sufficient reason for apprehension, but. according- to the Act, it was necessary to prove that they had been used. That proof had not been given.—Mr Kirkby said the police were perfectly right in bringing the case forward, but there being no evidence that the nets had been used, the case must be (lismissed.-The charges against David Pugh, Bontyfelindre, labourer, and Griffith Lewis, Bryncrug, son of the old postman, of aiding and abetting were withdrawn. Licensing Ojt'ence.—C. H. Tanner, Inland Revenue, charged Evan Hughes, Llechllwyd, with having killed a partridge without having a licence, whereby he was liable to the penalty of £ 20. Mr Kirkby did not sit in hearing this case. Mr Griffith Jones, solicitor, Aber- ystwyth, appeared for the defendant, and admitted 1 the offence, saying that the defendant was tenant of the farm and the game was vested iu his uncle. He k had a 10s. gun licence, and went out to shoot rabbits. Two or three partridges rose, and defendant, not being able to resist the temptation, fired and killed one of the birds. He had since taken out a gun licence, and now asked the leniency of the Bench.—The Bench fined defendant £ 2, remarking that they were not dis- posed to look with leniency on future breaches of the licensing laws of that sort, seeing that fourteen-day game licences could now be taken out. Adjourned Case. — Griffith Roberts, Water-street, Abergynolwyn, was further charged with keepiug a dog without a licence. It will be remembered that the case was heard at Aberdovey and adjourned. P.C. Lewis stated that he saw defendant on Cae'rberthllan Fridd on the 23rd November. He had a dog in his possession which he said at first belonged to him, but subsequently that it belonged to Mr Wynne's keeper. —The case was adjourned for the production of the keeper, Edward Roberts, who said that the dog be- longed to him on the 23rd November.—Mr Kirkby thought that that did not help Mr Millard. The licence, he held, ought to go with the dog.-inir Millard replied that it was customary for people to lend dogs in the county, and the words of the Acts were that the keeper of the dog must have a licence as owner, "unless the contrary be proved." In this case he had proved that the dog belonged to another person.—The Bench while approving proceedings by the police, dismissed the case but Mr Tanner, who watched the case on behalf of the Excise, said he should look to Roberts for the licence. Educatioll.-Ann Davies, Penhelig Point, Aberdovey. was fined Is. for neglecting to send her child to school.

ABERLLEFENNY. PRESENTATION.—When it became known about three months ago that Mr T. C. Jones, head-master of the Board School, had resolved to leave this place with the purpose of prosecuting his studies further at the Uni- versity College of Wales, Aberystwyth, a number of his friends determined that he should not leave with- out an opportunity being given to the people of this neighbourhood to show their respect towards Mr Jones and their appreciation of his six years' labour amongst them. And so a testimonial was set on foot, with Mr E. Evans, Tanycoed, as secretary, and Mr R. Jones as treasurer. And on the 28th of December, a public meeting was held at the Congregational Chapel for the purpose of presenting Mr Jones with the testimonial. The Rev. T. J. Rees, Carno, was chairman, and Mr Robert Ellis explained the purpose of the meeting. Mr Henry Owen, of Ceiswyn, who represents Aber- llefenny on the School Board, bore testimony to the high esteem in which Mr Jones was held by every member of the Board. In all that they had to do with him, they found him everything that could be desired. In conclusion he wished Mr Jones every success in his course at college and in his future career in life. A purse, containing about JE16, was handed over to Mr Jones by Mr R. Evans, one of the senior deacons of the church. The purse had been elaborately worked by Miss Maggie Evans. Hengae Hall. Mr Jones expressed his thanks to those who had made him this testimonial. Mr John Humphreys, an old inhabitant of Carno, in a humorous speech which greatly amused the audience, showed how Mr Jones's early years had betokened his present success. He was followed by the Rev. J. Owen, Aberllefenny, who in few words expressed the respect and esteem in which Mr Jones was held by every one without distinction, both on account of his high character and the sterling work he had performed amongst them during the last six years. The meeting was enlivened by songs rendered by Llew Cynfal and local glee parties at intervals. Also several bardic addresses were given by Afonog, R. Jones, J. Rees, Trelwr Mawddwy, and Ap Maldwyn. A vote of thanks having been passed to the chairman for pre- siding, the meeting came to a close.

FESTINIOG. LOCAL BOARD, SATURDAY, JANUARY 5TH.—Present: Messrs John E. Greaves (chairman), A. M. Dunlop, D. LI. Lloyd, W. Davies, R. Owen, J. Edwards, E. P. Jones, D. Williams, O. R. Owen, Andreas Roberts, J. Lloyd Jones, C. Roberts, G. H. Ellis (clerk), and A. Phillips (surveyor). Parish Roads.—The report of Messrs Greaves and Davies was read in reference to the 917 10s. which was (owing to the unfavourable report of the County Sur- veyor as to the road in the parish) withheld at the previous Quarter Sessions. The contents of this report was that the money was to be refunded. Sewerage.—In reply to the letters forwarded by the Clerk of the Board asking the conditions of the several landowners in respect of the ground needed for the sewerage work, letters were read from the following and to this effect :-Colonel Hughes The map showed the land wanted as ten acres. Mr Hughes wanted 1:25 per annum, exclusive of the tenant's right, which was to be considered between the Board and the tenarit. Lord Newborough Mr R. Roberts, on behalf of his Lordship, sent to say that he was not at present inclined either to rent on lease any por- tion of his land for the purpose. Mr Fletchei said that so many different and incorrect plans had been sent him that he could not imagine what nor how much land was wanted, and that he would look over them again and send his conditions.—As regards the letter from Lord Newborough, the Board decided, after a brief discussion, to send him another letter, and, if he should again refuse, that they were bound to apply next November for a provisional order and apply it to all the parish. Gasworks.—A letter was read from Mr Ryde, of London (one of the valuers of the above works), stating that the difference between him and Mr Dew, Bangor (the other valuer), was over £2,000, and asked for in- formation as to how to proceed. The Board resolved to give directions to the Clerk to write to him to say that lie might consult Mr Penny (the umpire) if it was necessary. Mr. SmitlCs Rei)oi-t.-As resolved at the previous meeting, the Clerk had written to Mr Smith for his report on the Market Hall, and he replied that he was waiting for the plans of the sewerage work in order to complete his report. As they could not proceed at present with the sewerage, the Clerk was directed to write again for the report on the Market Hall only at present, and to explain the reason of the delay with the sewerage. The Burial Boar(I.-The Clerk brought on this question in order to know under what Act the Board would proceed and whether they intended consecrating any part of the cemetery. The Board resolved that it would be unnecesssary to consecrate any part of it. The following gentlemen were also appointed as a committee to prepare for appointing a board Messrs John E. Greaves, W. Davies, D. Ll. Lloyd, E. P. Jones, J. Edwards, D. Williams, and R. Owen. Mr Cadwjladr Roberts's Motion to Decrease the Salaries.—This question was referred to the Fin- ance Committee and the resolution they arrived at was that at present they might do without the service of the Surveyor. As regard the other officers they thought that the work done by them was really worth the salary paid. In alluding to the question the Chair- man asked Mr Roberts if he was satisfied, and he replied that he was not, and that he would, at the next meeting, move for the decrease of the clerk and inspector's salaries and call attention to the collecting clerk's salary which he thought was very much too little for the work he did. The Surveyor's Report.—Mr Alfred Phillips, the surveyor, read the following report:—At your last meeting, allusion was made to the delay which has taken place in carrying out the drainage works. From November, 1881, till last September, I was constantly engaged in making plans and estimates descriptive of the numerous ideas brought forward by some of you. Last September, as you are aware, not being well, and having left my address, I went away for a change, but this change was not taken at the expense of the rate- payers. More than two years ago, as you well remember, I was quite prepared to carry out Mr Smith's scheme. You, however, prevented my doing so. as may be readily seen by referring to my report dated November 12th, 1881. Had you allowed me then to go on with his scheme, the drainage works would probably have been completed by this time. For nearly eight years I have been well acquainted with the state of this parish. Since I completed the water worxs, although large sums have been expended, no sanitary improvement of any consequence has been made, and it is evident that at the present time, the inhabitants are stewing in more filth than ever. During the last few years scores of houses, which had been crowded to excess, have become deserted and the trade of the town, with the exception of the under- takers', is in a bad state. The actual state of this parish has been made to appear better than it is by reckoning the death rate at per thousand, as it the population were increasing as it did from 1871 to 1S81. Whilst the population has been decreasing, the number of deaths has increased at an alarming speed, whereas in lSSl there were only 166 deaths, in 1882 there were 214 deaths, and in 1S83 there were 364 deaths. So that during the last two years, the death rate has more than doubled. Last year's return also shows an increase of more by one half than that of 1877, which, till now, showed the heaviest death roll I have recorded. Should any be desirous of further delaying the drainage works, of course the readiest method would be to dispense with the services of your sur- veyor but is it possible that any man could seriously think of leaving the district in its present unsanitary state? The heavy death roll of last year must have brought about an enormous amount of suffering and misery, and the prospect of an early settlement of the drainage scheme by Mr Smith will be a relief to all.

LLANIDLOES. OBITUARY.—The Drych for December 20th contains the following :—"At Muchachiuock, Iowa, W. J. Jones, in the 45th year of his age. He was a native of Llanidloes, and emigrated to America from Tredegar."

BOJNTDDU. TEA PARTY AND CHRISTMAS TREE AT CAERDEON.— On Friday afternoon Mr and Mrs Holland treated the children of Caerdeon Church Sunday School to tea and cake. In the evening a Christmas tree was held, upon which was placed a large number of books, toys. flannel jackets, &c., all of which were given away to the children and others present. All seemed to have thoroughly enjoyed themselves. At the close cheers were given to the kind lady and gentleman for their seasonable gift.

DOLYDDELEN. A CO-NCEP.T. -A concert was held at the Independent Chapel, in the parish, on Saturday evening, January 5th. The chair was occupied by the Rev Pierce Jones, vicar, and Mr T. Williams, Pistyll, conducted. A Ger- man lady, named Mrs Mathers. who has been in this place some time, rendered an Italian song, "Romaza Deh non voler" (Donizetti )and,' 'Sast Rose of Summer," insuch a manner as to prove that she is not a novice. The poor people and the children are much indebted to the generosity and kindness of this lady. The children of the Church Sunday School and others were treated with a Christmas tree at the school-room. Soon after she treated them with a Christmas tree in her own drawing-room at home. Not only that, but she goes about every day doing good-distributing alms to the I poor. The proceeds of the concert were devoted to aid Mr John Williams, Pengelli, who is infirm and aged- unable to follow his work.

TRE'RDDOL. PETTY SESSIONS, THURSDAY, JANUARY 3RD.— Before George Paddock and J. T. Morgan, Esqrs. Highway Offence.—Mr Supt. Lloyd charged William Jones, Gwynfryn, with having fired off a gun within the limits of the highway prescribed by the Act.—P.S. Jones said that on Saturday, December 15th, about eight o'clock in the evening he was returning from Tre'rddol to Taliesin when he heard the report of a gun from the direction of Neuadd. He went on as far as the Royal Oak, Taliesin. Defendant went into the Royal Oak, and as soon as he got into the house he dis- charged the gun into the road. Mr Jones, the landlord, said he knew nothing about it. Witness then went into the parlour and saw defendant with a gun in his hand. He asked defendant why he had discharged the gun in the house and he denied that he had done so. Defendant afterwards came out, and in walking to the mine the gun was fired four times along the highway. Defendant was sober.—The Bench fined him 2s. 6d. and ordered him to pay costs. Drunkenness.—William Griffiths, miller. Talybont, was charged with having been drunk and disorderly on the 18th December.-P.C. Jones proved the case, and defendant was fined 40s. and ordered to pay costs. Sheep -Isaac Davies, Argoed-fawr, Taly- bont, claimed f2 10s. from Evan Jones, Bwlch- ddwydell, for malicious injury to sheep. Mr Hugh Hughes, jun., appeared for plaintiff, and Mr F. R. Roberts, jun., for defendant.-Evan Williams said he saw defendant's two dogs chasing his master's sheep on the 8th December. He was going with a message to Penpompren-ucha when he heard the noise of dogs barking. He then went up quickly to the field and saw defendant in Argoed-fawr field clapping his hands and urging the dogs on at his master's sheep. The dogs caught the sheep. When defendant saw witness he went over the fence. One of the dogs got hold of the sheep by the neck and the other bit it behind. The sheep killed was the larger of the two.—Cross- examined He could not say he saw the dogs kill the sheep. His master said so.—Isaac Davies, plaintiff, said in consequence of what he had been told he went up to his field and found his sheep dead in a ditch. It had been killed, having been bitten about the neck and head. The sheep was warm and he had no doubt it was killed by dogs. The value of the animal was 23s. He saw John Jones last month, and from what he said on the 4th December, he (plaintiff) went up to a field in his occupation and saw a bitch eating one of his sheep, which had been bitten through the windpipe, and was killed. It was worth 27s. He had lost four sheep previously.—Cross-examined He had dogs of his own. One sheep was next to the house and the other a long way off.-John Jones, Braichgarw, said he saw de- fendant's bitch eating a sheep. The sheep was warm and its neck had been badly bitten.—The Bench made an order for the payment of f2 10s. and costs. Charge of Game -Isaac Davies. Argoed Fawr, plaintiff in the last case, Evan Williams, of the same place, and John Davies, of Braichgarw, were charged with having trespassed in pursuit of game on Christmas Day.—Samuel Frost, gamekeeper in the employ of Sir Pryse Pryse, said he was on duty on Elgar Bank about three o'clock in the afternoon, and saw defendants beating the lower part of Pen- pompren-ucha in the occupation of William Jones. They had with them two sheep dogs and one grey- ho.ind. Witness went over the hill to Mynyddgorddu to get near defendants.—The case was dismissed.

PEITHYLL. SERVANTS' BALL.—Through the kindness of Col. Pryse a servants' ball was held at Peithyll on December 3ist. There was a fair number present, and the party left early in the new year after dancing the old year out. Through Miss Loveden's kindness, Messrs Foster and Berry, of the Barracks, Aberystwyth, were engaged to accompany the dancers on the cornets. Before dispersing all present wished Col. Pryse and Miss Lovedcn a happy new year.

PONTERWYD. OPENING OF A NEW SCIIOOL HOeSE. The school- house built by the Cwmrheidol United District School Board in this village was opened on Wednesday, 2nd January, when tea was provided for the children at- tending the school, about 120 in number, followed by a distribution of articles from a Christmas tree. Six tables were furnished with tea, cake, &c., by ladies and gentlemen of the neighbourhood, under the direc- tion of Mr. Jones, the master of the school. The first table was presided over by Mrs. Jones, Castell Villa Mrs. James, Erwyd House Mrs. Davies, Ty'nrhos Mrs. Evans, Erwyd Cottage; nd Miss I. A. Rowlands. Brynglas. The second table was presided over by Miss Ruth Hughes, Bridge End Miss Jane Holmes, Gwar- llwyn and Ir. William Evans, Bridge End. Mrs. Corbett and Mrs. Glanville, Gogerddan Arms Hotel, presided over the third table Mrs. Harvey, Dyffryn Castell, at the fourth Captain Daniel, New Row, at the fifth and Mrs. James, Yspytty Cynfyn, at the sixth table. The decoration of the schoolroom and Christmas tree were undertaken by Mrs. Corbett, Mrs. Glanville, and Mrs. Harvey, assisted by Mrs. James, Mr. Jones. and Mr. Hughes. Mrs. Barker and Mr Winham, friends living at a distance, but well known jn Ponterwyd, contributed largely to the Christmas tree. There was a large attendance of parents and friends in the evening, when a concert was given, pre- sided over by the Chairman of the Board, the Rev. Evan James, of Yspytty. The following programme was well carried out Address, Chairman duett, "Dau forwr" (Dr. Parry), Messrs. Ratteray and Davies song, "Little brown jug," Captain Harvey; quartett, Seren Anwyl," Ir. Isaac Jones and party address, Ir. John Morgan, Gwarallt; song, "0 dy- weel" ("Blodwen," Dr. Parry), Mrs. James, Yspytty Cynfyn song, Mr. David Davies address, Dr. Row- lands; song, "Fronwen," Miss E. Jenkins; song, "Geninen," Ir, Ratteray duett, "Far away," Mrs. Glanville and Mrs James; song, Some love to roam," Mr Croucher; duettand chorus, "Te,"Messrs Evans and party; song, Not for Joe," Captain Harvey; song, The boarding school," Mr Isaac Jones address, Mr William Evans; duet, "The Gondolier," Misses E. Jenkins and E. Mason; duet, I- RLtlier suspicious," Mrs Harvey and Mr Edwin Harvey song, Driven from home," Captain Harvey; quartette, "Sailors' Chorus," Mr Isaac Jones and party address, Mr Rogers. A vote of thanks to the ladies for the tea and tree and to the chairman for presiding on the occasion was followed by "God save the Queen," after which the meeting dispersed. Mrs Glanville and Miss Croucher .accompanied. The building is a very substantial one, erected by Messrs Rattray and Davies, of Llti, tiliangel-y-croyd din. under the direction of Mr Roderick Williams, on freehold ground purchased from the Crown.

A SKILFUL SURGICAL OPERATION.—The American Am bassador at Vienna, Mr Kasson, has lately forwarded to his Government an interesting account of remarkable surgical opera- tion lately performed by Professor Billroth, of Vienna, which, wonderful to tell, consisted in the removal of the portion of the human stomach, iiii on-izig nearly one-third of the org-an-and, strange to say, the patient recovered—the only successful opera- tion of the kind ever performed. The disease for which this opera- tion was performed was cancer of the stomach, attended with the following symptomsThe appetite is quite poor. There is a pecu- liar indescribable distress in the stomach, a feeling that has been described as a faint, all none sensation a sticky slime collects about the teeth, especially in the morning, accompanied by an unpleasant taste. Food fails to satisfy this peculiar faint sensa- tion but, on the contrary, it appears to aggravate the feeling. The eyes are sunken, tinged with yellow; the hands and feet become cold and sticky—a cold perspiration. The sufferers feel tired all the time, and sleep does not seem to give rest, After a time the patient becomes nervous and irritable, gloomy, his mind filled with evil forebodings. When rising suddculy from a re- cumbent position there is a dizziness, a whistling sensation, and he is obliged to grasp something firm to keep from falling. The bowels costive, the skin dry and hot at times the blood becoming thick and stagnant and (loes not circulate properly. After a time thp naticnt suits up food soon after eatimr. sometimes in n snnr and fermented condition, sometines sweetish to the tiste. Often- times there is a palpitation of the heart, and the patient fears he may have heart disaase. Towards the last the patient is unable to retain any food whatever, as the opening into the ntestines be- comes closed, or nearly so. Although this disease is indeed alarm- ing, sufferers with the above-named symptoms should not feel nervous, for nine hundred and ninty-nine cases out of a thousand have no cancer, but simply dyspepsia, a disease easily removed if treated in a proper manner. The safest and best remedy for the disease is cl:el s luiluc yrnp, a vegctaoiepreparation sold by all chemists and medicine vendors, and by the proprietors, A. J. White (Limited), 21, Farringdon Road, London, E.C. This Syrup strikes at the very foundation of the disease, and drives it, root and branch, out of the system. Seigel's Operating Pills cure headache and constipation. The Rosinwecd Tar Mixture cures Ashma. The genuine has A. J. WJIITK, Limited, on the stamp. (Education. ABERYSTWYTH GRAMMAR SCHOOL. HEAD MASTER MR. EDWARD JONES (LONDON UNIVERSITY). THIRTY per cent, of whole School entered JL for Public Examinations this year. Pupils have passed Oxford, Cambridge, and Loudon Universi- ties. Law and Medicine. Tnorough English, spoken French, Classics, Mathematics, Surveying, Book- keeping, Shorthand, and Drawing. Next term begins on Monday, the 21st of January. THE SALOP SCHOOL, OSWESTRY. A MODERN SUBURBAN RESIDENCE,, built expressly by the HEAD MASTER for a First Class School. SITE ALLOWED BY ALL PARENTS TO BE UNSURPASSED FOR HEALTH AND BEAUTY. MARKED SUCCESS AT ALL EXAMINATIONS. Reference to Parents of backward delicate boys successful. Prospectus, Terms, &c., on application. Home comforts. Terms moderate. Quarter com mences at time of entrance. HEAD MASTER ME. JOHN EVANS, M.A., Classical and Mathematical High Honours), First Prizeman in Applied Mathematics and Natural Philosophy. [a53 ARDWYN SCHOOL, ABERYSTWYTH. HEAD MASTER—The Rev. LLEWELYN EDWARDS, M.A., of Lincoln College, Oxford, and Graduate in Classical Honours. The situation of Ardwyn is recognized as the most delightful and salubrious near the town of Aber- ystwyth it is within view of the sea, and is well sheltered from the northerly and easterly winds. The House (expressly planned by a London Architect) is surrounded by three acres of ground laid out for Croquet, Playground, &c. For Cricket and Football the boys have a field not far from the House. UNIVERSITY OF LONDON MATRICULATION The Senior Classes at Ardwyn School have been so arranged as to prepare boys directly for the Matricula- tion Examination at the University of London. The result has been as follows 1879, June, J. R. Howells (1st Division). 1880, January, T. Jones (1st Division). 1880, June, J. Jenkins (1st Division). 1880, June, T. Griffiths (2nd Division). 1881, June, D. T. Jones (2nd Division). 1881, June, E. Morgan (2nd Division). 1883, January, Abraham Thomas (1st Division).* 1883, January, J. R. Jones, Oswestry (1st Dirision). 1883, June, Rees Rees, Aberdare (1st Division). Those marked were a short time at College after leaving Ardwyn. This leaves sic from Ardwyn direct, aud five in the First Division. SOUTH KENSINGTON SCIENCE EXAMIN- ATIONS. 1882-Chemistry (Practical), eight boys, two prizes. Sound, Light, and Heat, eleven boys, two prizes. Chemistry (Theoretical), twenty boys, seven prizes. Mathematics, two boys. 1883-Cherr.istry (Inorganic), 11 boys, three prizes. Sound, Light, and Heat, eleven boys, two prizes. Magnetism and Electricity, twelve boys, four prizes. Mathematics, ten boys, one prize. A. E. Lewis, London, passed the Civil Service Ex- amination in June, 18S3. [39 ABERYSTWYTH—CAERLEON HOUSE. SCHOOL FOR YOUNG LADIES. PRINCIPAL MISS TRUBSHAW. Assisted by Masters, and Resident, Foreign, and English Governesses. Pupils prepared for the Oxford and Cambridge local examinations. The School Year consists of three terms, beginning respectively January 17th, April 26th, and September 17th, but pupils can be received at any time during the terms. For Terms, &c., apply to the Principal. [51 THE OSWESTRY HIGH SCHOOL. HEAD MASTER—MR. OWEN OWEN, M.A., (Late Scholar of Jesus College, Oxford, and Graduate in high Classical Honours), ASSISTED BY QUALIFIED MASTERS. THE Premises, including Lawns, Gardens, Field, excellent Class-rooms, and Dormitories, are in every way adapted for a First-class School. The Class-rooms, which are large and well ventilated, are capable of accommodating ISO scholars. One SENIOR SCHOLARSHIP equivalent to £30, and one JUNIOR SCHOLARSHIP equivalent to JE20, will be open for competition in January, 1S84. The Exam- ination will commence on Tuesday, January Sth, and the result will be made known on Saturday, January 12th. Applications for particulars should be made as early as possible. TWO OPEN SCHOLARSHIPS, the Bell and Dr Williams', have been won by Pupils direct from the School during the present year and in all 43 Pupils have passed the various Public Examinations since January, 1S79. THE NEXT TERM will COMMENCE on Tuesday, Janu- ary 15th, 1884. Boarders assemble on MONDAY, the 14th. Prospectus, and views of the Premises, may be had on application. TERM: MODERATE. Early applications will greatly oblige. Now ready, 2nd edition, crown Svo, cloth boards, price 5s. post-free. PHASES OF CHRISTIAN TRUTH, SERMONS BY A. J. PARRY, Author of History of Cloughfold Baptist Chapel," &c. EXANDER & SHEPHEARD, Publishers, 12, Castle-street, Holborn. DOLLS. TOYS, GAMES. MRS. HAWKINS wishes to inform the Ladies of the town and neighbourhood that she has now a good assortment of r rench and iingiish Dolls, dressed and undressed, Plush Goods, Work Baskets, Japanese Lanterns, Toys and Games of all kinds. Also pretty little Articles for Christmas Trees and Bran-pies, &< &c. 14, PIER STREET, ABERYSTWYTH. OTICE.-If you want to know what any IN thing will cost to Print, send to tha MANAGER ofthe Cambrian News Printing Works, Aberystwyth.