The North Wales Express

OUR LONDON LETTER. [BY out: OWN CORRESPONDENT]. LONDON, WEDNESDAY NIOHT. J THE CAMIHUAN UNION OF LONDON—The London Bridge Explosion-Angra. Pequena-A Teaching University for Loudon-Wales in the Cattle Show—A Lecture to the Farmers—Proportional Representation—Becket—William Morris, the Poet. The young London Welshman who first contracts the habit of 11 thinking for hiwself in the metropolis, is an amusing, if not also an edifying, psychological phenomenon. Of course, there is an aspect of his character which is neither amusing nor edifying. W nen he pours upon you, in au endless stream of eloquence, the workiugs of his deeply-stirred soul, you probably feel inclined to call him a bore. No doubt you are right; no doubt you have enough to do in looking after your own soul without being bothered about his. Hut the amusing part of our London Welshman is most notably seen in the atti- tude he assumes towards the eouutry which he recently left. He imagines, and perhaps naturally, that Wales is in that state of mental and moral inactivity from which he has just emerged conse- quently he is possessed on occasions with a burning but vague desire to do something in the way of regenerating the Principality. Up to the present, that desire has found embodiment only in the Cymmrodorion Society. We all know something of the goings on of that select circle, and probably but very few of us would wish to see a second edition of it being issued. We are, however, on the point of being grievously presented with a fine Christmas Box in the shape of "THE CAMISHIAN UNION OF LONDON." The objects of this UNION ARE three, (a.) lo give Welshmen living in London the opportunity of meeting together, O'lce a week, for friendly intercourse. (b.) To iiMd aud discuss "papers" on subjects ot general interest, (c,) To aid every endeavour tending to promote the welfare of Wales. To-morrow (Fuday) evening, a public meeting will be held at the Devonshire Hotel, Bishopsgate-street, to consider the whole scheme, to enroll members, &c. It is premature to say much. of this movement; but it would seem that its founders follow to a dangerous extent the policy of the Cymmrodonon Society, and the history of that body does not encourabe any great hopes of the success of its rival. We must wait and see. The London Bridge explosion is not witho'— its comical side. Witness the following probl < what portion of the police should the inv. s -i be carried on? If the dynamite was placed 6u ihe buttresses of the bridge, by the City Police if uii the water, by the Thames Police if on t :o Surrey side, by the Metropolitan Police. But by "'J, j

COMMON SENSE. -0 people Vvlio ar Ï1 the habit of thinking for themselves it is quite evident chat in order to keep the constitution' J zenith, the first and most important thing to be attended to is that the appetite • food and the bod strong. If the system is wtak, it is then naturally open to disease, and experience is already proved that whatever part of the system is weakest that very part is most susceptible to olds and their attendant inconveniences. In order to fortify the system and brace it up, we must resort to Tonics, and we can confidently id conscientiously recommend a preparation which is steadily and quietly gaining a firm footing in most every household in the kingdom. We find it necessary to mention that this preparation ift'ers from iirmy now offered to the public. Many of the preparations now offered are worse than orthless, inasmuch as they are calculated to deceive but we are happy to state that this mixture as been proved beyond all doubt to be a genuine invention. We advise a careful perusal of the allowing. Its name signifies its contents GWILYM EVANS'S QU NINE BITTERS, OR VEGETABLE TONIC. This preparation contains Quinine and the essence or active principles of Sarsaparilla, Saffron, javender, Dandelion, Gentian, and Burdock, mixed in happy prepaiations. It has one great xlvantap-e, viz., the entire approval and confidence of the leading members of the medical profes- L;1 u lon. Quinine Bitters assist digestion, promote and facilitate circulation, strengthen the nerves and nuscles, and purify the blood. Patients who have suffered long and suffered severely, continually ,e;tr testimony to tlwir rmedial effects. Specially adapted for all diseases arising from a nervous >ta.e of the system, such as palpitations, tremblings, Hushing of blood to the face, nervous indi- gestion, low spirits, undue anxiety, neuralgic and nerve pains generally; also indigestion in its iifferent forms, such as pains in the stomach, cramp, frequent sighing, sense of fulness and oppres- sion, relieved by taking food, or a feeling of laugour and oppression, drowsiness, and dying pains in lie region of the heart. In short, this preparation (the Quinine Bitters) is a general tonic and olood'"pur:iier, strengthening that part of the system which is weakest, and therefore most liable to Golds and their consequences. Sold in 2s 9d and 4s 6d Bottles, by all the principal Chemists. Theale, near Reading, 11th May, 1877. D'ar £ ;r< X have examined your Quinine Bitters and find them to be quite free from all minerals, Did am also pleased to add that they have been very efficacious in numerous instances that have come under my immediate notice for general debility and a touic indigestion. <fcc. I have freequently ^commended them with marked success. (Signed) SAMUEL J. J. KIRBY, M.R.C.S. (1ug), and L.S.A. (Lond.)." Oear Sir,—I have much pleasure in bearing testimony to the high opinion I entertain of your Quinine Bitters. I have used it extensively whilst travelling through the tropics, and always with che most happy results. I consider it a very reliable remedy in debility, especially of the digestive ori'- irs aUll C Ll1 cordially recommend it as an invaluable medicine to alL especially those who have travel. ANEUR1N JENKINS, M.R.C.S.L., M.R.C.P.E. S.S. Teniers. Rio de Janeiro, South America, Feb. lOtb. 1-77. Testimonials have been received from people lievei expected to recover. Grand Hotel. Brighton. July 1876. Dear Sir,—I feel it is my duty to the public and yourself, to inform you that I have derived -iiefit from your Quinine Bitters, or Vegetable Tonic. I have been for some months a victim to head-aclies, pain in my back, and I believe a general derangement of the liver. I am happy to say I now feel well, but I take a dose of your Bitters occasionally, when my appetite Yours faithfully. To Mr Gwilym Evans.. ROBERT FOSTER." "December 14th, 1877. Dear Sir,-I have been suffering severely for a long time with indigestion and nervous debility n I I li'le and their natural results. After trying numerous remedies (to no purpose). 1 tried your Quinine Bitters and the result is, I am now a healthy man. Publish this for the benefit of others. Add THOMAS REES, Forester's Arms Hotel, Llanelly, late of Fishguard. Decorator and Valuer. The I lev Dr Morgan (Lleurwg) speaks of them as the best medicine he has ever tried. The Rev L. Thomas, D.D., Neath, bears testimony to their merits, and thousands of others. Testimonials on application. The 4s 6d bottle contains as much as two '2s Ud bottles, thereby the purchaser may save a shilling. Any chemist can order these free of expense, from the Wholesale Agents in London, Liverpool, Manchester, Birmingham, Chester, and Edinburgh. For further particulars, enclose stamped envelope to the Proprietor, .Mi,' GWILYM EVANS, MANUFACTURING CHEMIST, LLANELLY, S.W. NEW YORK (AGES'I JOHN HENRY CURBAN & Co. W. W 1L LIA MS AND CO., (LATE LITTLEIl AND WILLIAMS), STEAM CORN MILLS, ABERGELE, WHOLESALE^AND RETAIL FLOUR DEALERS, FAMILY AND FANCY BREAD BAKERS, GENERAL GROCERS AND PROVISION MERCHANTS BRANCH ESTABLISHMENTS AT ABERGELE LLANRWST, RHUDDLAN COLWYN, LLANDUDNO, DENBIGH, CONWAY, PENSARN, RUTHIN, QUEEN STREET and VALE ROAD, RHYL. Il H S. C R 0 0 K S j^OOT & gfl.°E J^STAUi. SHMENT, TOTT KN U AM I> CIL D IN C S, HIGH srllEEET, R H Y L (Also 222, HIGH STREET, BANGOR). The largest arid best assorted Stock of .ooots and Shoes to be found in any town in clie Provinces. Fresh Stock in both Gentlemen's and Ladies' Boots and Shoes, Gent's Shooting and Dress Boots, A gent for the Systematic Boot Far Boot, as recom- mended 1Jy the Rational Lress Association for and comfort. Ladies Boots and Evening Shoes A great assortment of Girls' and Boys' Boots and Shoes at the most reasouableprices. An inspection of the above Stock is most respect- fully invited. LADIES AND GENTLEMEN'S "NATURAL" BOOTS These BOOTS are made on the most approved hveienic principles, are constructed to the natural shape of the human foot. They are most comfortable in wear, are made in various styles and qualities, and the fact that they are of the celebritted "IC make is a guarantee of their excellence and durability. Also Ladies and Gentlemen s CELEBRATED K BOOTS. LAWN TENNIS SHOES IN GREAT VARIETY "With Stitched Soles (patented). AGENT FOR E AND F. BOSTOCK'S (Of Stafford & Northampton), FIRST CLASS BOOTS AND SHOES. The highest prize for English Manufacture was awarded at the Fans Exhibition, Ib78, to B. amcl P. BOSTUCK fur excellence of workmanship and design A NE 'V STOCK Of Ladies White and Coloured Satin Shoes l'rom 7s Cd aLo Gents' Dress Shoes from 9sGd. Felt Slippers and Dressing Shoes in great variety from is Gd. Boots aud Shoes made to order. Repairs neatly and promptly executed. SALES BY AC CTIO Nr OF HOUSEHOLD F LJRNITURF, LIB K ARIES, FAIN TIN OS, ENGRAVINGS I'LATE, M". IN-DOOR AND OUT-DOOR EEEECTS, FARM PRODUCE, LIVE AND LEAD S'lOClv, &c., IVrsonal!v conducted with guaranteed satisfaction, in all purN of the country, on moderate terms, with IMMEDIATE settlements, BY W. WATSON ROBINSON, ILUL'SE AND EST.VI'K AGENT AUCTIONEER AND VALUER, 4, Hi H-STR_tET, BANG. Instruction;; for the aoove rop'jctiully t-eheiled 251) "i >R. SALE, Antique Cupboard I'ridani date inside ¡;íI ï, what ujfer". Apply Owen Jones, Mount ITeasunt Villa, Holyhead. CLASS AVVA 2K, ll IF YOU WANT A GOOD PIANO 1 GO TO CRAXE A SONS pay special attention to the "EfbY payment System," and have sold thou- sands oflllstruments throughout the country on these advantageous terms. The prices they charge on the Easy Payment System are, in most cases, consid- erably less than the prices asked for net cash by other houses for inferior intstrujments. CRANE & SONS buy for prompt cash. saving Discounts, and therefore, offer to the Public Intru- ments in many cases, Cheaper than ordinary dealers have to pay for them, who sell perhaps one instru- moiit in a week, and consequently must got as much prolit on that one as Crane & Sons expect on Three Instruments. CRANE A SONS challenge this assertion, and will pay the Railway Fare of any person coining to Liver- pool, providing same does not excced 5 per cent of the perchase money. This is a fair offer. One of the many Testimonials spontaneously sent to Crane & Sons:- Carnarvon, Noitli Wales, August, ISSJJ. G EXTLE-MEN,— I cannot help expressing m_y irreat satisfaction with the Instrument you have sent me. The sweetness and power of tone is always what has been wanted by me.—I am youis truly, X Id OS EVANS. To Crane A Sons, Liverpool. 1001 IA. N S ^HARMONIUMS] ARE THE BEST & CHEAPEST EVER • |j ™™Epusj'/c' f" PRICES WILL ASTONISH OlloITT IONS To S H E^TR I rfORSALE ORHIRE C L- .fromltJfmonthly _\3 1 SENT TO ALL PARTS OR THE KINGDOM Lr THE REPRESENTATION OF SOUTH CARNARVONSHIRE. OEVEBAL GENTLEMEN having expressed their O willingness tp serve this district in Parliament, resolutions have been passed at several Polling Districts that Liberals ought not to pledge themselves to any candidate until the Liberal voters of the district, at a ee ting or meetings convened for the purpose, shall have an opportunity of selecting a candidate; and 'we are requested by the General Committee of the Pwllheli Polling District (as well as other districts, and several leading Liberals of South Carnarvonshire) to send this intimation for insertion in the North Wales Observer and E¿pres, ROBEllT JONES, Resident. D. E. DAVIES, Secretary. QUEEN INSURANCE CO., OF LIVERPOOL FIRE AND LIFE. Total funds in hand £ 1,087,703 and in addition the uncalled capital < £ 1,020,315 Together £ 2,70S,078. IN the FIRE Department all kinds of property are in- sured at moderate rates, and Losses are promptly and liberally dealt with. In the LIFE Department the rates are moderate, the condition most liberal, large Bonuses are added every five years, and Claims are paid immediately on proof of death. The addition to policies at the hut Division was at the rate of £75 per £1000. Agent at Upper Bangor, Henry Davies, Post Office. Agents at Carnarvon, G. B. Thomas and Son, Flour Merchants, to whom apply for full particulars and pro- posal forms, &c. AGENT (Local, with influence) wanted by a firm of A Manufacturing School Sbitioneis.—Apply by letters to Box, 1228, Sell s Advertising Offices, 167, Fleet Street, London. CiilUSnUS, CHRISTMAS. TO SEE TUiCIlt CHRISTMAS POUND CAKES. CHRISTMAS ALMOND CAKES. GiiiUSTMAS MADEIRA CAKES. CHPJSTMA S SEED CAKES. CHRISTMAS SULTANA CAKISS. CHRISTMAS ICED CAKES. A large Assortment of BONBONS, COSAQUES, FANCY BOXES, &c., Suitable for the Season, at HOPSON'a, U PPElt BANGOR. (J ii PL i ;S T Al AS SHOW AT THE BEE HIVE, BANGOR STREET, .CARNARVON". ME AT MEAT!! MEAT! MEAT! lyTESSRS D. EVANS AND CO. beg to return their 11. -it thanks to their numerous Costomers, and the Puolic generally, for the liberal support ex- tended to them during the passing year they wish at the same time to call attention to the following large and varied Stock, which they will have ready for the Christmas Market on Friday and Saturday, the litth and 20th inst. 1 Prune Bullock, weighing nearly one Ton, and cost- ing £4b (same weight as the Prize Bullock in Birming- ham), bought from Colonel i'. Gorddinog, Bangor also 10 Prime Mountain Wetheri, hjught from the same gentleman. 1 Prime Ox, bought from G. R. Roberts, Esq., Tre- farthin, and also some prime Wethers fed by the same gentleman. t; Prime three year old Bullocks, fed by E. Humphreys, Esq., IIoval Hotel, Carnavon. 25 Prime Mountain Wethers, fed by the Advertisers. 20 One year old Wethers, fed by J. Hughes, Esq., Llyslew, and a large number of Calves, Pigs, Geese, and Turkeys, too numerous to be mentioned in an Advertise- ment. The Live Stock can be seen on Tuesday, the Kith Dec- ember. All orders received at the BEE HIVE promptly attended to. SUITABLE FOR CHRISTMAS GIFTS. ONE POUND TEA. TWO POUNDS LUMP SUGAR. ONE BOTTLE WHISKEY. Carriage paid to any Railway Station for 4s. all from JOHN EDWARDS, Wine Merchant, Conway. Christmas Christmas LATEST NOVELTIES I'OJt THE SEASON CHRISTMAS PRESENTS AND NEW YEAR'S GIFTS. Ladies' and Gentlemen's Desks. Do. do. Dressing Cases. Ladies' Bags and Companions. Do. Fancy Work Baskets. Work and Trinket Boxes. Purses in great variety. Pipes, Pouches, Cigar Cases. New Dresden China Vases. Novelties in Glass Flower stands. Albums from I i to 30r each. Great variety in English and Foreign Toys of every description too numorousdo give in detail. AGENT FOR THE CHAMPION FOOTBALLS. Splendid assortment cf Silver I'latrd (roods, newest desig).sand of the best quality, suitable for Wedding Presents. Note the address: EDWARD HUGHES, FANCY REPOSITORY, BRIDGE STREET, CARNARVON. THE J-AXKRCCTC Y ACT, 1883; In the County Court of Carnarvonshire, holden at Bangor. In Bankruptcy. No 22 of JSHi. RE JOHN LEWIS (DECEASED). TYj'OTICE is Hereby Given, that all Creditors and Per- il sons having any Claims against the Estate of JOHN Lewis, late of J..h t!yde!\ it.eiiai Bridge, Anglesey, Farmer, &c., deceased (\\hu d¡ell I):: t!J :Jth March, 1884), are hereby rci^creo to sr.nl m the Proofs of their Claims, on or bdul e I lie (;L,l t AHV to the under- signed William Evans, who, by an Order of the above Court, made on the ll)th .September, lss4, was consti- stuted Trustee of the Property of the said John Lewis, after which date the Trustee vvill proceed to distribute the Assets of the deceased among the parties entitled thereto, having regard only to the Claims of which the. said Trustee shall then have notice, and that he will not be liable for the Assets or auy part thereof, so distributed to any person of whose debt or claim he shall not then have had proof. And all persons indebted to the Estate of the said John Lewis, are hereby required to pay their debts to the said Trustee on or before the tith January, 1883. WILLIAM EVANS, Trustee. Crypt Chambers, Chester. TO OUR READERS. With our first issue in January, a sheet almanack containing beautifully ENGRAVED PHOTOGRAPHIC VIEWS OF THE UNIVERSITY COLLEGES OF WALES will be presented to each of our readers. Agents will oblige by sending their orders for 1 11 extra copies by Wednesday morning. UPPER BANGOR. PEREMPTORY AND SALE OF GROCERY GOODS, SHOP FIXTURES, &c. MR JOHN PRITCHARD will SELL BY PUBLIC AUCTION on the Premises, No. 55, HOLYHEAD- ROAD, UPPER BANGOR,on TUESDAY, DECEMBER 2:ird, 1884, commencing at 12 o'clock (noon) prompt. The whole of the stock of Groceries, Scales, Fixtures, Counteis, Flour Bin, Baking Tins, &c. Bodhyfryd, Bangor. REYNOLDS' GOUT SPECIFIC, lie Oldest, Safest, and most Effectual Remedy. REYNOLDS' QOUT SPECIFIC, FOR GO-U, T, REYNOLDS' (JOUT S PEcïFîc FOR RHEUMATISM. R EYNOLDS' QOUT gPECIFIC, FOR SCIATICA. J^E YNOLDS' "CUT g"PECIFlC, FOR LUMBAGO. FVYNOLDS' G OUT SPECIFIC, FOR ALL NEURALGIC COMPLAINS. DR. BREWSTER (for many years otic of tin- leading physicians in Paris) writes:—" I have prescr iced 1 REYNOLDS' GOUT SPEC-IITC in all cases of Rheumatic Affections, and iiud it an infallible Remedy. I have alwavs had great pleasure in reccommending it, ittid consider it a afe and invaluable Medicine." REYNOLDS' Q OUT GFECIFIC, R j ESTABLISHED 7u YEARS. Sold in Bottles, 2s !)d, and 4s (id, by Messrs Barclay and ons, 5, Farriugton-street., E.G., and all chemists. TO ADVERTISERS. We beg to draw I he attention of adver- tisers (/enerallt/ to the facilities afforded by the NORTH WALES OBSERVER AND EXPRESS for giving publicity to adver- tisements. The circulation of the OB- SERVER AND EXPRESS is larger than that of any other English paper published Ln North Wales. For the publication of cmnollncemcnts requiring to be brought before the eyes of the upper or middle classes there is not in North Wales a bette)- medium than the OBSERVER AND EXPRESS. Advertisements intended for insertion in THE NORTH WALES OBSERVER AND EXPRESS can be received at the Bangor Office, York Place, up to the hour of Pub- lication, and at the Carnarvon Office, New Harbour, up to 12 noon on Thursday. All communications intended for inser- tion must be add)-essed-E(lito)-, OBSER- VER AND EXPRESS, Bangor. All business letters to be directed, an remittances made payable, to D. Edwards, OBSERVER AND EXPRESS Office, Bangor. THE NORTH WALES OBSERVER & EXPRESS may be had in London at the Establishment of MR J. W. RAYNER, DKVKREAUX COURT, ESSKX STREET, ST RANT). TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTIONS PAID IN ADVANCE Forwarded by P,ist,-Oiie Year, (is. (jd.; Half-year, lis.;Id.; One Quarter, Is. ï d.: Foreign Postage extra. Delivered by Messenger One Year, 4s. 4d. Half-year, 2s. 2d. 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TO CORRESPONDENCE. J. S. "Teacher" declared in our last that the correspondence on the Inspectorate of Schools'' was at an end, we consider that the controversy must now close. As we must go to press next week a day earlier than usual, owing to Thursday being Christmas Day, we beg to request our correspondents to sent in their COllllllUJÚeatiolls oy Tuesday morning. I

THE ONE-MEMBER SCHEME. THE one-member element of the Redistribution Bill is exciting unwonted interest in the country, and is being discussed in the daily journals and at public gatherings with profound earnestness. Much was said and written awhile ago respecting the unwisdom of the Government in adjourning Parliament before the matter jf the Redistribu- tion Bill was finally and irrevocably settled, and in leaving it open to be discussed by the country during the recess. If it be the intention of the Government to make the one-member feature of the Bill a vital one, then clearly the adjournment before it was settled was a blunder if nor, a vital question with the Government, then certainly the course they took was the wiser one. It has given the country an opportunity of expressing without stint or restraint its opinion of this,the most revolil tionnry principle of the Bill. When Parliament meets again to complete its work, it will meet fully f jrnished with the mind of the country. Thi cannot but be of immense help to both the Govern- ment aud the Liberal party generally, to decide how far this particular principle may be consonant with the mind of the nation, and therefore to be adopted as part of the Bill. \Ve ours'dves are inclined to think the thing is but a Tory fad mainly Lord Salisbury s, and that the Govenimei t only accepted it as a compromise in order to enabll them to secure something else deemed bv them of greater importance. Our hope, therefore, is that they will not regard it as a thing by which they must stand or fall. So far as we have followed the discussions upon it by our leading public men, and by the Liberal associations of our larger towns, the places which are to be most affected by it, and are, therefore, likely to have paid most earnest attention to its probable work- ing, we are inclined to think that the preponder- ance of argument is against it. The two chief arguments in its favour, so far as we have seen, are, its adaptation to secure the representation of a greater variety of interests, and its simplification of the voting process. Two very import;.nt matters certainly. It will be something to have a Parliament of 678 persons, representing 100, more or less, different interests, than to have this number of persons representing only a dozen interests. But this multiplying of interests is not always a benefit to useful legislation. For many of the interests paraded with so much ostentation by their representatives are mere im. practicable fads, and their ventilation often inter- feres most seriously with the legitimate work of Parliament, and prevents much useful legislation. It is so now to a very large extent; how much greater will be the evil under the new regime, vvhen the one-member scheme facilitates the entrance into Parliament of so many more special interests. We do not mean to say that the prospects of such an evil arising from the one- member scheme is enough to damn the principle absolutely, but it is of sufficiently serious a nature to demand the closest attention when discussing its merits pro and con. Certainly the greater simplification of the voting process afforded by it is no small item in its favour. The multiplication. of members renders the voting process a very complicated matter to simple people, and the number cf vitiated voting papers which every election supplies shows what a large number cf simple people there are among those who are called upon to record their votes. The blunders com- mitted by voters at school board elections slso testify to the infelicity and inconvenience of the system of voting for men en masse. All this will be avoided by the one-member system. Thus it will be seen that there is much to be said for and against this one-member clause of the Redistribution scheme. The free and vigorous discussion of the principle which is now going on all over the country will, no doubt, materially help our representatives to vote wisely and well upon it when the proper time comes for dealing with it finally. -=-=-=-=-=-

THE JUBILEI3 OF THE LIVERPOOL WELSH BRANCH OF THE BIBLE SOCIETY. THE present time appears to be a season of jubilees and centenaries, most of which are events of no ordinary interest. Such will be next year the jubilee of the temperance cause and the centenary of the Sunday-school in the Principality. And the jubilee to which we invite the attention of our readers this week is of something more than local interest. Liverpool belongs to all Wales, and especially to all North Wales and the work done by its auxiliary branch of the British and Foreign Bible Society during the half century of its existence is worthy both of itself and of the Principality. On Monday night, at Hope Hall, a meeting was held under the presidency of Mr David Roberts, J.P., to celebrate its fiftieth anniversary, and the meeting was in every sense worthy of the occasion. It was remarkable both for its enthusiasm and its moderation. The speakers might have legiti- mately dwelt upon the liberality of the Welsh inhabitants as compared with their English neighbours at much greater length than they did, and mention some facts which were omitted. The free contributions of the Welsh branch to the parent society last year amounted to o £ 500, and the sums contributed by all the English auxiliaries in Liverpool and the nei rh bourhood to t570 The free contributions of all Lancashire amounted only to iv1 Wales has from the very first been remarkable for its zeal on behalf of the society; and well it might be, for it was the wants of the 1'rinc:, pality, as felt and set forth by the apostolical Thomas Charles, of Bala, that proved the oc- casion of its existence. And be contributions of the Principality towards its funds durino- the first year, mainly through the labours of Mr Charles, and Bishop Warren, of Bangor, were but a little short of nineteen hundred pounds. At the meeting on Monday night the Rev. W. Dickens Lewis stated that the collections that year in Anglesey alone amounted to between X500 and £600. The English auxiliary in Liverpool was not established until 1811, but its formation was deemed an event of considerable importance. The Welsh people were faithful to it, and libe- ral according to their means from the com- mencement, and did not proceed to form an independent branch until 1834. Two members of the first conn-uittee were present at the jubilee meeting on Monday night—the re- spected chairman, and Mr William Jones, Berry-street. All the other members have passed away. The total of the contributions during the half century amount to £ 20,773, or an average per annum of ^415. The meeting throughout was harmonious. The Church of England was represented by the Venerable Archdeacon Smart; the Baptists by the Rev. Charles Davies; the Independents by the Revs. John Thomas, D.D., and D. M. Jenkins; the Calvinistic Methodists by the llev. O. Thomas, D.D., and others. The Wes- terns were not represented on the platform. One of their ministers, the Rev. Hugh Jones, had been announced to ake part, but was pre- vented from being present. Several of the speeches were far above the ordinary standard, out especially that of the Rev. Principal Edwards. He commenced with the reading of two letters from the Hev. Thomas Scott, the Commentator, to the Rev. Thomas Charles, of Bali, with regard to the supply of Bibles for Wales, and the difficulties he encountered in his endeavours for that worthy object from a section of the Church of England; and another letter from the Rev. T. Charles to his friend, Lhe Hev. C. Robert Jones, Rhoslan. These ormed hut the introduction to an address of remarkable power, which will be long remem- bered by those who heard it. It was powerful in its delivery, but more powerful still in its .houghts. In ta few sentences he showed the strength of Mr Charles' character in a remark ably new light, and in the same way the ser- vices of the Bible Society to Wales. Faith- fulness to the Bible Society is," he said, an evidence of adilerence to the truth of the Grospel; and the withdrawal of support from it is a sign of falling away either in the direc- z, tion of Ritualism and Popery on the one band jr of Rationalism and Atheism on the other The address of Dr. John Thomas, too, was in his best style, full of his usual humour, and of great power. This meeting, we trust, will prove to have been not simply a review of the past, but an augury for more hearty and united co-operation in the future. There are stil several chapels who do not support the society by making a collection towards its funds And St. David's Church, we believe, has long fallen away from the noble example set by its former incumbent, the Rev. R. Davies, M.A., the first president of the Welsh auxiliary Surely all denominations ought to be able to anite here and if not on the platform of the Bible Society, where on this side of heaven can we hope to be united ? The contributions of this society to religious unity and good feeling are not the least important among its services. Long may our nation continue faithful to it.