Carnarvon and Denbigh Herald and North and South Wales Independent

I A VISIT TO GWYNFYNYDD GOLD MINE. [WRITTEN SPECIALLY FOR THIS PAPEB.] BY the courtesy of Mr. Pritchard Morgan I was favoured last week with the necessary ticket to view the now famous gold mining property which he owns at Gwynfynydd. The day was bright. I had two cheerful companions, and we were bent upon enjoyment. THE JAUNT TO GWYNFYNYDD in the beauty of its scenic association far ex- ceeded my anticipations. Springtide seemed to have touched the verdurous valleys with a strange charm. All along the way we could hear the music of the running waters below us and the melody of the birds above us. The sky was clear; no dark tints flecked "the blue." The mountains hemmed us in at some points. One side ot the hill-girt country was bared to the sunshine, the other lay shrouded in quiet shadows, and so narrow was the gorge that the shadows almost touched us. HISTORICAL MEMENTOES are not scarce in the county. You have them scattered in abundant profusion between Dol- gelley and Gwynfynydd. The Welsh marches have had a remarkable past experience. Valiant deeds were wrought in these vales, and many a camp fire illuminated in bye-gone days the high hills which tower like still sentinels between Merioneth and the sacred isle of Mona To the left of the main-road, as we approach Llanelltyd, we have a rocky reminiscence of the sire of Welsh chieftains—Owen Glyndwr. Behind us, in the direction of Bontddu, are the architectural ruins and record of departed great- ness. At night, on our return, an old gentleman who accompanied us, and whose attention is divided between antiquities and a pony of eccentric disposition, tells us that monks and nuns once inhabited a part of these solitudes. THE JEHU who has assumed the reins, however, disturbs our equanimity slightly before we reach the turning point to the mere. He has got absorbed in cogitation, and the horse, which he is supposed to drive, drops into the same vein. As a con- sequence we are all but pitched headlong over a wall which intervenes between us and the brook. We severely rebuke the offender, who is not abashed; once more entrust our lives to his care, and then by means of an extra canter get to our driving destination. Three meu are busily gardening. They gaze at our equipage and are not astonished. When Adam delved And Eve span, Who was then The gentleman." We are all very well in our way, but so are they, and they know it. They take cordial care of chariots and steed, and we make a dash up the steeps which lead to Gwynfynydd. We leave regretfully in our rear the MOST RUSTIC OF RUSTIC BRIDGES. The leafage from the trees" hangs over the streamlet—a kind of natural sun-shade. The bridge arches which span the scan distance from one side to the other tire of the prettiest miniature description. THE ROAD UP GWYNFYNYDD is rou^h, and our pedestrian excursions are eccentric. We make curvilinear move; one movement we are in sight, and the very next moment out of it. But the scenery baffles my inexpert and inartistic attempt at portraiture. William Black or George Eliot would have banquetted upon the grand simplicity and simple grandeur of the panorama, and who knows but that SOME DAY—SOME DAY NOT FAR OFF- a Welshman or Welshwoman may not be endowed with the God-given ptwer to let the world know something of the tranquil majesty which make the approach to Gwynfynydd— "THE WHITE MOUNTAIN"— a living idyl of nature. There are falls to our left after we pass the great powder maga- zine. We cannot see them, but in the perfect silence we can now and again hear them pouring over the rifts in the rocks. Further up—and it is upward we are perpetually going—we stand on the edge of a narrow walk which overhangs the bed of a broad rivulet. The brook we have seen below have been lucid as clear light. This water is perturbed evidently; the loose loam which comes from the vicinity of the gold mine has impregnated it. But the great boulders in the stream relieve its coloured tinge. They have lost none of their whiteness. An avenue of trees is cleared, and we see a delightful cascade almost in front of us. Down the water tumbles—lazily enough though. The gold mine is within measurable reach. We sit down. My companions are fagged. We smoke and chat, but my friends are languid. Their conversa- tional powers are at zero. They are SMITTEN WITH THE GOLD FEVRR. They want to gaze at and feel the solid and yellow substance which Dolgelley never cares to quarrel with. Personally, I am fairly free from the malady. I do not envy Mr. Morgan a grain of the gold which he has disinterred, but I do envy him (and he must pardon the weak- ness) the ownership of these lands. We proceed to the offices, which are only a few steps off. Present our credentials. They are counter- signed, and we resume our excursion. We come across trams, and an old man, who is close at hand, points out to the exhilarated two THE GOLD IN THE QUARTZ. The Gwyufynydd prosecutions are filtering through my mind, and I have premonitory glimpses of the hulks. I keep my hands stead- fastly in my pockets. My companions are more daring; they ask whether they may touch the gold, and receive permission, they at once grasp th# quartz and look at it longingly. Sad thought! not a fraction must be taken away We do not go straight on then we are told to execute a detour, so we round the hill to our right. We have splendid glimpses of the country. Nature seems more lavish in her great bounty each step we take; the expanse of foreground which we stay and gaze at is pencilled with richest hues and symmetrical harmony. This is evidently the Arcadia of Merionethshire. Com- merce has invaded it, but it cannot spoil its perfect contour and sweep of magnificent out- look. We come to the upper offices of the mine. Then our ticket-of-leave and don a change of raiment. We wear eil skins. A fourth visitor has joined us. He also accoutres himself in the same garment. He tells me I look like a Bishop. All the while I am under the painful impression that he and me look like scavengers out for a holiday. WE ENTER THE MINE, candle-in-band, pioneered by the best-tempered of guides. Weare all prospecting with our eyes for the glittering metal; but we see none as yet. We have got through one "tunnel" and come to an open space. There is a firmament above, but we can see very little of it. Suddenly we hear A HUGE BOOM, and there is a quivering and a quaking of the earth around us. We tremble, but try to look brave, and ask our laughing guide for an expla- nation. lie replies that the men are blasting. One of the party inquires if there is any fear of an explosion here ? The cheery and firm reply comes, No," We are shown some of THE TREASURES OF THE MINE —large stones veined with gold. We are dumbfounded as we examine the brightest part of the stones. Then we learn practically for once that "ALL IS NOT GOLD THAT GLITTERS." The best part of the mineral is the duller in complexion—yellow enough, though, as eight delighted eyes perceive. The stones are kept is a cave which cannot be entered without special facilities. It is roomy, but too dark to be inviting. We think of goblins and gromes and the rest of the gentry who are supposed to have a hankering after hidden wealth, and to cast a spell upon the desecrating stranger. The "Captain" refosters the recess, ani we make further explorations in the opposite direction. There is a little water about the flooring, and drops trickle from the sides of the mine, but not enough to inconvenience us seriously. We make lateral moves almost commit homicide by dashing our heads against angular projections, and by order" lift our d i T)S to the rocks at our sides and above us. I, v illy, now,—but not only by microscopic inspection mind— WE SEE GOLD EVERYWHERE GLINTING. This surely is a Welsh golconda. There is a black spot on the roofing just above the captain's nose. He rubs it with wet, and the darkness becomes yellow, and what that yellow is let the unassisted imaginations of my readers con- jecture. No one who has seen this," observes one of the spectators, will ever again doubt that Mr. Pritchard Morgan has a vast fortune here." Our candles under the strong influence of what we see, become transformed into lamps; each of us is metamorphosed into a momentary Aladdin. We hold up our hands to snatch the jewels, but the fruit is forbidden, and a voice from the interior of one of the canvas coats asks me with sombre emphasis "ARE YOU WRITING FOR THE 'TIMES. The disenchanter has broken the word,and we get initiated and I refuse to satisfy his search after the unknown. We grope over a great heap of debris, and see three workmen who are cut- ting into the rock. This is the furthest point to which we can get. Beyond, says the captain, are stupendous Clades; here will be the cream of an enterprise .which has already borne remarkable result, I WE RETRACE OUB FOOTSTEPS scanning the gold reefed crevices. Our guide tells us that there are from 200 to 300 men employed in and about the mine altogether. "Prospecting is proceeding everywhere in the neighbourhood. Not a single fatal accident has happened in the mine since Mr. Morgan has opened it up. The men who constitute the official staff are the m0.st affable and courteous and I should say (speculating) capable which could be got. THE MECHANICAL MARVELS of the mine were subsequently made plain to us. Mr. Morgan has spent tl3000on machinery. The process through which the gold from the time it leaves mother earth to the moment when it "comes out of the furnace refined" was made clear to us: and at a future date I purpose taking my reader into confidence on this matter. For the present I must stay my pen. The article is longer than I had intended it should be. We found our vehicle ''right." An old man showed us SAMPLES OF GOLD he had found in the neighbourhood years ago. They were genuine enough, and heavy enough and as the metal which had passed through the crucible shone in the waning sunlight the countryman's face shone too. We took tea at a hotel which had a profusion of hospitable convenience had a delightful view of Precipice Walk as we drove back, and arrived at Dolgelley two hours before midnight.

NOTICE. We have authority for stating that the official reports of the Mount Morgan Gold Mine will again be inserted specially in the Merioneth News and Herald when the present litigation with the Crown is settled.

» ■ THE CROWN AND THE GWYNFYNYDD GOLD MINES. IN an action of the Attorney-General 1.1. Morgan, a motion was made ex parte, before Mr, Justice North, on Friday, to restrain defendant from working or removing gold from a mine in Merioneth without the sanction of the Com- missioner of Woods. The Crown claimed royalties, but defendant had, it was stated, been allowed, pending negotiations for a license, to go on working on condition that no gold should be removed without the Crown agent having due notice, po that he might, be on the spot to weigh and check it. It was alleged that these conditions had not been observed, and that no answer had been given to the letter informing the defendant that proceedings would be taken unless he gave the undertaking.—Mr Justice North restrained the defendant until next motion day from removing gold without the sanction of the commissioner, and gave leave to serve notice of motion for next Friday. The following telegram was received on Fri- day night from Mr. Morgan by Mr. Chidlaw Roberts:—"I have just been served with an injunction restraining me from working the Gwynfynydd Mine. I have to give you notice that I shall hold you liable for any damage which I may sustain in consequence of your not having taken the necessary license.— Mr. PRITCHARD MORGAN." The decision has caused much excitement. About two hundred miners are now employed at the works, and many tons of gold-bearing quartz are stored at the mine, but stamping operations were on Saturday suspended pending the result of the Crown action. Two thousand ounces of gold, valued at about £8000. have, since the openiig of the mine, bien procured from 1000 tons of quartz, making an average of two ounces of gold per ton. We (Times) are asked to state that Mr. Justice North has as yet granted only a rule nisi for re- straining Mr. Pritchard Morgan from removing gold from the Gwynfynydd Mine. A motion to make the rule absolute will be heard on Friday, but in the meantime mining operations are not suspended.

MR. GOSCHEN AND THE WELSH GOLD MINES. REPLYING to a deputation who complained of the heavy royalty to the Crown upon Welsh gold, Mr. Goschen, on Wednesday, said the Government would carefull consider the matter and do all possible to develope the industry.

DEATH OF THE GOVERNOR OF CARMARTHEN GOAL (FORMERLY OF DOLGELLEY PRISON). EFFECTS OF THE RECENT MURDER TRIAL. MR. OWEN THOMAS, governor of her Majesty's Prison, Carmarthen, died on Tuesday, after a few days' confinement to his room. Mr. Thomas, who was 54 years of age, had had one or two severe illnesses during the period of nearly ten years that he had been at Car- marthen, but his end was hastened by the ex- citement and exposure attendant on the trial and subsequent execution of the notorious Llanelly murderer last February and March. During the trial, the windows of the court were kept open in consequence of the crowded state of the hall, and the prisoner's box, where the governor sat, received the full blast of the draughts. The task of getting into and out of the hall through the surging crowds which besieged it was no small thing for anyone in delicate health, and Mr. Thomas bad a full share of the incon- venience. The period intervening between the trial and the execution was also very trying in consequence of the way in which the prisoner acted, and on the day of the execution the weather was severe. All these things told severely upon a constitution already broken by disease, Mr. Thomas having suffered severely from rheumatic fever on three previous occasions, and the cold contracted during the trial remained to the present. Mr. Thomas, however, was at his post till last Thursday, when he took to his bed, and remained there till Tuesday, when the end came. Previous to his coming to Carmarthen he was governor of Dolgelley Prison, where, during his time, the notorious Cadwaladr Jones was executed. Shortly after the Prisons Act of 1877 came into operation, and the gaols of the country were transferred to the Government. Mr. George Stephens, who for many years had been governor of the Carmarihen Goal, retired, and Mr. Thomas was transferred from Dolgelley to Carmarthen to succeed him. Mr. Owen Thomas was an able AYelsh writer, and a few years ago he frequently contributed to the columns of the Herald Cymraeg, some- times as Owain" but more often as Cyn- ni weirydd."

DISTINGUISHED PATRONAGE TO PWLLHELI. MR" HERBERT GLADSTONE, M.P., AND SiR JOHN PULESTON, M.P.. have consented to act as patrons and presidents of the next Pwllheli Eisteddfod. The mayor has been the energetic instrument of mediation with them.

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THE WELSH LAND LEAGUE. VERY PLAIN SPEAKING AT HOLYWELL. AN important conference of the Welsh Land, Commercial, and Labour League was held at Holywell on Thursday, when all the principal promoters of the movement were present. The objects of the league are defined as being "to obtain justice for the farmers, working men, and tradesmen, and to unite all in one strong and general association." Since the formation of the League on its present lines six months ago, branches have been established in every town and hamlet throughout the Principality, and the association numbers several thousand members. In the afternoon private meetings ot the council were held under the presidency of Mr. John.Parry, LlaDarmon, and meetings of the Law Committee and executive were also held in the Assembly Hall. In the evening, a public meeting was held, tie attendance being very large. Mr. Evan Bryan, Holywell, presided, supported by Mr. John Parry (chairman of the League), Mr. Thomas Gee (Denbigh),the Rev.D. Oliver, the Rev. Hugh Roberts (Greenfield), Mr. Alun Lloyd and Mr. Goronwy M. Evans (soli- citors to the League), Messrs. Edward Jones (Is- glan), William Thomas (Plas Newydd), Edward Hughes (Pentre), Owen Owens (Caerwys), Peter Hughes (Milwr), John Owens, and others. The Chairman, in opening the meeting, said their object in assembling was to bring the League under public notice, and discuss the advisibilityand necessity for their organisation, and to show it was a duty incumbent upon every Welshman, and, indeed, upon every Englishman living in Wales, to become a mem- ber of the League, because the object was ««Justice to Wales (applause). The movement was not associated with any particular political party, so that its doors were sufficiently open to admit Radicals, Liberals, Unionists, Tories, and members of the Primrose League—(laughter)— in fact, all who were lovers of their country and their nation (hear, hear). They should always remember that the Welsh were a nation, and that they possessed national distinctions, had separate national wants and national aspira- tions (applause). The Kev. D. Oliver moved That this meeting desires to express its heartiest approval of the Welsh Land, Commercial, and Liibour League, which are to secure a more equitable system of determining the amount of the tithe rent charge; the disestablishment and disendowment of the Church of England in Wales, and the applica- tion of its revenues to national purposes; a reform of the laws relating to land, budding leases, the royalties charged on coals, minerals, &c., the game and fishery laws, and all others relating to land which are unfavourable to the success and prosperity of the country and its inhabitants generally; the return of persons to Parliament who thoroughly understand and sympathise with the wants of farmers, and com- mercial men, mechanics, and labourers, who shall be paid for their services out of the public exchequer and other important reforms which are essential to the future welfare of the country generally." Mr. John Parry, in seconding the motion, said that although the agricultural depression was much more severe in Wales than in any part of England, it was a strange fact that the rents were on the whole higher in Wales than in any part of England. The reduction in the rentals of Irish farms had also had a disastrous effect upon Welsh farmers, for the former were now able to sell their stock at one-half the price farmers in Wales could under existing circumstances pos- sibly do and the result was that the Welsh had either to sell at a sacrifice, or be driven entirely out of the market (hear, hear). The result was that the Welsh farmers must have a reduction of rent and of all other charges upon the land to enable them to have justice and fair play. for at present, they were handicapped with excessive rents, rates, and tithes (applause). The gentle- man who framed Lord Salisbury's Tithe Bdl had explained to him that the reason why he had not adopted the rental as the basis for Wales in that bill was because he found that the tithe in the Principality was proportionately much higher than the rent ("Shame"). They wanted these thi gs rectified, and they had combined for that very purpose. They had endeavoured singly to get their wrongs redressed, as their fathers had done before them, but they failed, and so they formed the Anti-Tithe League, a combination by which they had beaten the clergy in nineteen eases out of twenty (applause). The parsons had eventually formed a Clergy Defence Association or Defence League, but the farmers would with- stand and overcome that association BISO, because their agitation was based on fairness, justice, and equity (renewed applause). Some landlords had granted their tenantry a remission of 10 or 15, aad some few had abated even 25 per cent, in the rents, but that was not sufficient they must have a general reduction in the charges all round equivalent to the depreciatoin in the value of their produce (hear, hear). If a farmer took a farm at £100 a year rent he.'always calcu- lated that he must make out of the land three times the amount of the rent to cover tithes, ra.tes, taxes, and the cost of labour. But at present, instead of making £300 out of his £ 1C0 farm, he found that he could barely make £150 so that before he could possibly pay his way he must have his rent reduced fully one-half, and the rates and taxes proportionately (hear, hear). He must also dispense with some things he paid for previously, and dispense with the things he could the morit easily do without. What was he to get rid of? (A Voice: "The parson"). Ex- actly (applause). Tbe clergymen had for the past 300 years, with all the wealth of the Church at their backs, failed to do the work which Non- conformity, by voluntary effort, had accomplished in 100 years; and as they had men who were capable of doing the work which the Church had failed to do in Wales, it was their duty to get rid of that Church (applause). On the question of royalties be said the league would insist upon their being placed upon a more equitable footing, and he warmly condemned the Crown claim to royalty on the Merionethshire gold fields. Mr. Thomas Gee, who was warmly received, said he would lay down the principle that ev ery man had a right to maintenance in the count ry in which he was born; and if the laws were framed fairly between every class of the people, every man should have sufficient work to enable him to be assured of his maintenance, and it was only where the population became so great that the country could not support the number of people living upon it that emigration should come in (hear, hear). He asked them to come forward and demand maintenance in their native country, and that the laws should be so framed that every class should have as much work as possible. The artizan required more employment, the shopkeeper more business, and the farmer a reduction of rent and iixity of tenure. He did not see why the farmer should not become the owner of his farm, and the labourer have an acre or two as his own free- hold but such things were not now possible, owing to the rotten and accursed land laws of this country (loud applause). The landlords had framed laws which had brought the workmen to their present condition -they had made laws which enabled them to steal the land of the country and to make it their own personal pro- perty (" Shame"). He claimed that the land belonged to the people, and that it was held by the owners only on condition that it was used for the benefit and advantage of the people in general (applause). Lord Mostyn, the Earl of Denbigh, Lord Salisbury, and Mr. Gladstone held their lands only on that condition the people were the real owners of the land, and the land- lords only held it for the benefit and prosperity of the nation, and it was the duty of Parliament to see that the land was so used for the advan- tage of the people (applause). After referring to the disabilities passed in former years to any but landowners becoming members of Parlia- ment, he asked—were they going to allow these rotten landlords to remain? (*♦ No, no "). Then let them tell their legislators FO, and insist upon having the present position of matters changed (applause). He would liko to see this change brought about by peaceable means; but, if that were impossible, he would support a complete revolution of the classes on this land question rather than see the labourer eternally trodden upon—(applause)—and if this were not sufficient, he would be prepared to join another revolution —(A Voice Shoot them ")—(sensation)—that would accomplish their ends (great applause). The resolution was carried, and other speakers followed.

IIAXELL'S HOTEL, STBAND, LONDON.—This favourable hotel, notwithstanding the establish- ment of several very large hotels in its im- mediate vicinity, has maintained its position as one of the favourite houses in town; and the pro prietor has undertaken extensive alterations with a view of making it still more comfortable and more convenient. The old narrow staircases have been removed, and continuous passages have been nfade. The old furniture has been cleared away and replaced by new; increased exits have been made in case of fire new bath- rooms and a kitchen with all modern appliances have been; added; dressing-rooms are now attached to all family rooms; electric bells have been placed throughout, and other improvements have been effected. Those who have stayed at Mr. Haxell's Hotel need no recommendation to again visit that establishment, and those who have not may safely be recommended to do so, for they will find comfort and good service, at moderate charges.

WALES AND THE INHABITED HOUSE DUTY. IN the House of Commons, on Friday, Mr. Bryn Roberts moved, as a new clause, that any person appealing against an assessment of income-tax or inhabited house duty, shall be entitled tc appear by solicitor." He stated that a large number of Welsh people did not under- stand English sufficiently well to conduct a case against an experienced surveyor of taxes. Mr. Gogchan could not promise to accept the clause, but suggested that, if the hon. member wished to discuss it, he might bring it up on report. Mr. Illingworth supported the amendment.

A COMPLIMENT TO DOLGELLEY CHOIR. MR. JOSEPH BBNNRT, the eminent musical critic, whilst delivering an address upon the future of Welsh music last week, in London, made glowing reference to the splendid singing which he bad been privileged to hear at the last Dolgelley Eisteddfod. The singing of Merioneth children had impressed him more than all the more brilliant Eisteddfodic display. Mr. O. D. Roberts is the local choir leader.

THE DOVEY FLOWER SHOW LITIGATION. THE county court action brought by Thomas Phillips against the committee of the Dovey Flower Show and Trotting Match is not settled bnt will be tried at the next Dolgelley sitting, before Judge Bishop. Great interest centres in it. One of the defendant committee-men is a son of Sir Edmund Buckley. The crucial point is-the ownership of the winning horse. The committee, it seems, withheld the prize which Mr. Phillips claims.

A SECOND EDITION. [From the London Sunday Times.] A FEW weeks ago we published an article giving some wonderful and astonishing experiences of numerouS. persons. In the article referred to such wonderful cases were mentioned and verified by a gentleman connected with this paper on his own experience and that of other well known persons, that it would see m impossible for anything more remarkable to be brought forward; but, as some of the persons are so well known, comment in these cases will be un- necessary. Mr. W. Y. Peel, a nephew of the late Sir Robert Peel, and B.A. of Cambridge University, writes that his attention having been called to the remedy by the article published by us, he, being a sufferer from neuralgia, used it, and was decidedly benefitted, and that he is fully satisfied of its efficiency. Another gentleman from the same eminent seat of learning, Mr. R. Butler, M.A., writes: Having used St. Jacobs Oil for rheumatism, it is with much pleasure that I certify to its marvellous curative powers; it not only cured all pain, but seeirs to have removed it entirely, as it has never returned. Many prominent persons with whom I am acquainted, and who have been strongly opposed to the use of any remedy recommended outside of the profession, have used it with the best resalts. The following is perhaps the most remarkable proof of the wonderful powers of this astonishing remedy:—Henry Coates, of 11 Cheatham Place, Adelaide Street, Hull, railway employe, who had been a terrible sufferer for many years from rheuma- tism in its worst forms, having had the before- mentioned article read to bim, determined upon a tria', which has been attended with the most extra- ordinary results, belllg anxious that his expsrience should be known to other sufferers, he decided to bring it forward in such a manner as to leave no possible doubt of its reliability. So on July 17th, he appeared before Mr. E. Singleton, a commissioner t) administer oaths in the Supreme Court of Judicature in England, and made oath as followsBe affirmed that he had been totally unable to work for a long time, and had been confined to his bed for a con- siderable period; that he had tried various doctors and many remedies, but that he grew worse instead of better; that at that time his jeints were so swollen that he could dot w&¡r boots, and two crutches were hardly sufficient to support him. After having heard of St. Jacobs Oil, in ihe manner before stated, he purcha..ed a bottle. In twelve hoars he found relief, and persevering in its use, he is now cured of his rheumatism, works daily, and ean not only walk with ease without a stick, but can run; he en- thusiastically recommends this 2reat remedy to those suffering from any form of rheumatism, as it has not only done wonders for him but many of his friend. One of the oldestchemistsof Hull, Mr. T. W. Robinson in commenting upon this marvellous cure, writes that this is only one of many similar cases that have come to his notice. A. E. Painter, the famous jumper of the London Athletic Club, writes that he strained and bruised hiB ankle in jumping hurdles, 80 as to dieable himself. At the suggestion of a triend he used St. Jacobs Oil, wi:h the mo-t marvellous results. E. J. Wade, of the same club and Ranelagh Harriers, spriined his leg and cured it in a similar way. He says that athletes should never be without a bottle Mr. H. J. Masters, a leading chemist, of 12, Argyle Street, Bath, writes that it is particularly adapted for the cure of muscular rheumatism and sprains of long standing, and that one of the leading physicians of Bath highly recommends it to his patients. We find also that a number of infirmaries, homes, and hospitals are already familiar with its merits, and are using it with great success. Henry and Ann Bright, hon, superintendents of the North London Home for Aged Christian Blind Women, say that it has proved itself unfailing in its results, that attacks of rheumatism, neuralgia, and other pains and aches have in every case been removed, and that many old tadita, some of ninety years of age, instead of tossing about in agony, have been relieved, aad had many good nights' rest through its wonderful influence. Mrs. Bright says that she can scarcely say enough in its favour. We have also the following from Mr. John M. Campbell, proprietor of the Adair Arms Hotel, Hallymena, Ireland, under date July 18th, 1885. Mr. I Campbell is well known throughout Ireland in con- nection with the above botel, ani his testimony can be relied upon. He writes that it is with much pleasure that he acquaints us with the great change he has exp&rienced from the application of St. Jacobs Oil,that it would be hard to conceive anything work a cure so rapidly, and that on application his leg seemed to be experiencing an electric sho-k. After years of severe rheumatic gout or rheumatism, he says he is now without pain, and further that he has also used the Oil for cramps and croup in his children, and found it most efficacious. We have given the details as above, as we think it well that full publicity should be extended to a mptter of such particular interest to all. On calling upon the Great Britain Branch of the proprietors, The Charlts A. Vogeler Company, 45, Farringdon Road, London, our representative was shown a mass of testimonials of the same nature as above from all parts of the United Kingdom, and from France, Germany, and others countries.

HOLYHEAD CONSERVATIVE CLUB. THTC first annual meeting of this club was held at the Clubroom on the 30th April, Dr. O. T. Williams in the chair. The following gentlemen were present:—Messrs. W. Riva, T. David, Evan Jones, E. M. 'Jones, W. Alcock, T. C. Crispin, O. Wheeler, H. F. Beale, W. J. Bradshaw, G. Smith, Owen Jones, G. II. Taylor, C. Smith, J. Gunn and W. Guest. Mr. E. M. Jones proposed, and'! Mr. W. Riva seconded, that Dr. O. T. Williams be appointed chairman of the committee, a motion which was unanimously carried. Mr. T. C. Crispin was unanimously appointed vice-presi- dent, Mr. O. Jones secretary, and Mr. E. C. Corbet treasurer. The following gentlemen were elected delegates to the central committee: —Dr. O. T.Williams (chairman), Messrs. O. Jones (secretary), James Gunn, W. Riva, George Picton, and W. Guest.

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THE VOLUNTEERS MOVEMENT AT DOLGELLEY. PROSPECTS OF MERIONETH CORPS. ENTHUSIASTIC PUBLIC MEETING- ON Tuesday night a crowded public meeting was held at the Town Hall. Dolgelley, to take into consideration the proposed forming of a volunteers corps for Dolgelley. The gathering was one of the most representative ever seen in the district. Mr. Robert Vaughan, J P., Kannau, presided, amongst those by whom he was supported were Dr. Lloyd Williams, Mr. J. C. Hughes, Colonel Solt, Mr. C. J. Owen, Major Best, :Captain Bailey, Mr. Richard Jones, Dr. Edward Jones. J.P., Dr. John Jones, Mr. Jones Parry, Mr. Jenkin David, Mr. Millard, Mr. J. C. Roberts, Mr. R. Vaughaa Jones, &c. The Chairman, who was well received, opened the proceedings in a brief but practical speech. He highly commended the formation of a volunteers corps for the town. It would be a capital thing for the neighbourhood, and he wished it much success (loud applause). Major Best followed with an exposition of the advantages and method of organising a volun- teers corps. It was open to them to make an application from any district to the Government, He advised those present not to have a company formed as part of the Denbighshire Regiment, but to have it merely attached to them for the present for drill purposes (applause). If towns like Bala, Festiniog, Barmouth, and Towyn chose afterwards to follow the lead of Dolgelley in this matter, they might then, in course of time, have a Merionethshire regiment (loud applause). Government make a grant of 30s. a year for ea«Ii man who was efficient," and £2 10s. for each "efficient" officer who passed the examination. He calculated that to clothe 50 men would cost £150 or may be a little more.. If they got the out-fit from the Government %they could pay a yearly instalment and take |"three years about it. It must not be forgotten there would be a grant of £90 a year for 50 men, so there would not be any difficulty about the matter (applause). He had great faith in the efficacy of the movement, and anticipated that they would have a splendid local contingent i (loud applause). Mr. C. J. Owen proposed the first resolution —"That it is desirable a Volunteer Corps should he formed in the town and neighbour- hood of Dolgelley" (loud applause). He humor- ously remarked that if our enemies abroad chose to be aggressive, it was more than probable that they would fix upon the county of Merioaeth which had no volunteer force now to land their army. Still, he did not apprehend grave disaster from that lack of equipment, for if Merioneth had not as yet got a volunteer corps, Merionethshire people were quite able to take care of themselves (applause). A volunteer corps was undoubtedly desirable for the town of Dolgelley. Some years ag > there was a volunteer corps there, and he believed that it rendered very valuable service under the expert captaincy of Mr. Vaughan, and he was sure they could not wish for a better man to lead them to battle or through danger (applause). He had understood from Major Best that Government would supply 90 rounds of ammunition, a rifle, and a bayonet, and the 30s. a year. That was not a lavish allowance, to start the corps; but he had con- fidence that as the movement ripened, the financial position would improve (applause). Dr. Edward Jones seconded the resolution (in Welsh). He was glad, he said, to see Mr. Vaughan in the chair. No one could occupy it more worthily. The old family of Xannau had! always been noted for their bravery as defenders of their country. Their courageous :ancestry in the field dated back to Bleddyn and Caawgan and some of the Princes of Wales (applause). He (Dr. Jones) was not much of a soldier, but he approved of the present movement. It would be of service to Dolgelley, and especially to the young people of the town. There were at present 230,000 volunteers in the country. He remembered their formation in 1859. Clouds overcast Europe. Tennyson's song was every- where chanted and the refrain was Form, form, riflemen, form. Be ready, be ready, to meet the storm. The movement was countenanced warmly, and it had since gained ground. The establishment of volunteering had done away with the need for a proceeding in our country (which obtained in other Kingdoms) conscriptir n. In Germany and other countries everyone who was 20 years old was bound to serve as a soldier. That incon- venience was spared us in this country, and that was due in a great measure to the volunteer organisation (applause). Another reason why he believed in the volunteer force was because it lessened their standing army. They knew as ratepayers what a heavy item the standing army was in the national expenditure But for the volunteers, however, the outlay on it would be much larger. Then, again, volunteer- ing taught discipline—a great qualification in the race of life — and it also improved the phvsique of the men who took part in it, and a sound mind in a sowod body was a necessity of well-being. The young people of Dolgelley were subject to all kinds of temptation; the volunteer force would be a beneficent counter- attraction. The resolution was passed with acclamation. Mr. J. C. Hughes, solicitor, moved the second resolution. lie had, he said, always taken an interest in the volunteer movement, and he en- dorsed the views of Major Best, the chairman, and Dr. Jones, that a corps at Dolgelley would work benefit to the place. He was hopeful as to the auspicious future of the movement, and in order to expedite matters and bring them to a practical groove he moved, That a committee be formed for the purpose of carrying out the preceding resolution: Major Best, Mr. Morris Jones, Mr. Owen, Uengwrt; Mr. Robert Vaughan, Nannau: Mr. Marshall, Mr. R. J, Griffiths, Mr J. Chidlaw Roberts, and Mr'. Richard Williams" (applause). The financial difficulty was purely temporary (applause). Dr. E. Jones moved that the name of Mr. J. C. Hughes be added to the committee,—Air, J. Chidlaw Roberts seconded the proposal,—Mr". Millard moved the addition of the name of Mr. Pritchard Morgan, of the Gwynfynydd gold mine (loud applause). The Chairman said that Mr. Morgan's name was on the list placed in his hands, The omis- sion in the naming was no act of discourtsy.— Mr. J. C. Hughes endorsed what the chairman said, and intimated that he had certainly placed Mr. Morgan's Bame on the list. Mr. Millard supported the nomination in an exceedingly effective speech. I have Mr. Pritchard Morgan's permission," said Mr. Millard, to say that he will be most happy to join any committee formed at Dolgelley for the estab- lishment. of a volunteer corps" (much cheering). When the Clogau Mine was inlfull swing there was an excellent section of the Dolgelley volun- teer contingent residing at Bontddu. Could they not now have a contingent stationed at Ganllwyd (loud applause) ? The Dolgelley and Ganllwyd contingents could then meet at Llan- elltyd,—band in front and have there firing practice (applause). The attachment of Mr. Pritchard Morgan to the corps would mean that the Gwynfynydd men would also enter them- selves in it. They were stalwart fellows, some of them measuring about six feet (loud laughter and applause), and they would be a most sub- stantial addition to the Dolgelley contingent. The resolution with the joint names of Mr. Hughes and Mr. Morgan added was passed. Dr. LJoyd Williams proposed, and Mr. Jones Parry, Bank, seconded in complimentary terms, a vote of thanks to Mr. Vaughan for so kindly presiding on this occasion, and it was agreed to. Mr. Vaughan, in acknowledging the compli- ment saici that if the Duke of Cambridge could not do without money, neither could they at Dolgelley, If the Government were going to give him a lot of money to find a lot of soldiers. let them also give the Dolgelley folks money to start this volunteer corps (applause). The meeting then broke up.

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| UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF NORTH I WALES. HALF-YEARLY MEETING OF GOVERNORS* A HALF-YEARLY meeting of the court of govern- ore was held on Friday at the College, Bangor. The Earl of Powis presided, attendance including Colonel the lIon. W. E. Sackville West, Principal Reichel, the Dean of St. Asaph, the Revs. S. Davies, T. Lewis, Daniel Rowlands, M.A., J. Fairchild, E. T. Da vies (Abergele), W. Edwards E.lis Edwards, Professor John Rhys, Colonel Hampton Lewi. Dr. Dobbie, Messrs. P. P. Pennant, W. Evans (Chester), R. A. Jones (Liverpool), J. R. Davies, J. Menzies, W. J. Parry, J. Price, T. Forcer Evans W. G:ynne Williams, W. A. Darbishire, D. P. Williams (LIanbens). Dr. Owen (Llangefni;, H. Lewis, Dr. Trechmann, Dr. Eaeterby, Messrs. W. Ellia, W. Williams (Rhyl), Goronwy Roberts, D. Wil- hams (Trefry), W. Leicester, J. Jones (Ruthin), J. Lloyd (Rhyl), Morris C. Jones (Welshpool), &c. Letters of apology were read from Messrs. Griffith (Garn), Muspratt (Liverpool), A. C. Humphreys Owen, T. Gee, Dr. Bold Williams, Dr. Jones-Morris Mr. S. D. Orme, and Mr. W. R. Davies (Dolgelley). The Registrar (Mr. W. C. Davies) read the report of the council, which stated that £60 had been placed at the disposal of the General Pur- poses Committee for partly furnishing the new library and hall; Miss Grace Ellis had been ap- pointed library clerk and the tender of Mr. W. Thomas (Garth) was accepted for building alter- ations, which were being carried out under the superintendence of Dr. Dobbie, the amount of the contract being .£153 7s. 6d. An application to the University of London for a centre at the college for the intermediate arts examination had been acceded to, and the Senate was autho- rised to publish and circulate the list of scholar- ships offered for competition in September. The tender of Messrs. Bennett Brothers, Liverpool, for the heating of the building, was accepted, the committee being authorised to carry out the ventilating and heating of the college at a cost not exceeding £.500. The bye-laws submitted by tbe committee were agreed to. On the proposal of Mr. R. A. Jones and Principal Reichel, it was agreed that the sum of XiiMHJ, now forming part of the general purposes fund of the college and invested in the 4 per cent. preference s'ock of the London and North-Western Railway Company, be added to the building and endowment fund that, the invested stock of the college be invested in its name, together with an additional sum of £1000. Principal Reichel stated that the statutes committee had not completed its report upon the qualifications of the governors, but it was proposed that the qualification for a life governorship by way of a donation be reduced fr jm £ 250 to £100, and that by annual subscrip- tion from £30 ta .£5. The committee to whom the proposal fir founding a Welsh chair in connection with the college had been referred, had obtained promises to the amount of £700 towards the permanent fund, and £3c) guaranteed subscriptions for five years. It was hoped that the chair would shortly be founded, and endowed to the same amount as the other professorial chairs in the college (bear, hear). The Rev. Ellis Edwards moved:—That the Courts of Governors or the Councils of Aberyst- wyth and Cardiff Colleges be invited to appoint four representatives to meet an equal number ap- pointed by this court, to formulate a draft charter for a Welsh degree-conferring university, and that two out of each of the four representatives shall be the principal and another member of the college staff." He pointed out that one of the chief objects for which the college was founded was the establishment of a Welsh degree-con- ferring university—a proposal in which Bangor had been anticipated by South Wales. The colleges in Wales were at present tied too much to the London University, aud this was a kind of tyranny under which the country suffered. Professor Rhys, in seconding the motion, also touched upon the bondage in which the colleges were now placed by being associated exclu- sively with the London University. There was no reason why Wel-h geology and the history and ethnology of Wales should not Lave a prominent place in the examinations at the proposed University, which might be more on tbe lines of those at Oxford and Cambridge. Dr. Easterby supported the motion, as he thought the proposal would remove the colleges to a higher platform than that upon which they now stood, and do away with the reproach that they were little better than grammar schools preparing for the London University. The Rev. D. Rowlands (principal of the Normal College) said that the Welsh language, which was not dead, and was not likely to iis- appear for a very long time, must be included in the cur iculum of the proposed university (hear, hear). Principal Reichel favoured the establishment of a chair of Celtic philology. He thought that the change in the examinations should not be made too suddenly, but that the lines of the London University should gradually disappear after the two had worked side by side for some time. The motion was unanimously adopted, Professor John Rhys and the Rev. Ellis Edwards being elected the representatives of Bangor at the proposed conference, the choice of the third being left to the senate. This concluded the business.

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