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FARM NOTES.
FARM NOTES. The weather is all that could be desired both for roots and pastures, and both have made the most satisfactory improvement during the past fortni' -it. All crops have received a most necessary soaking and the growth of everything has been astonishing for the ground was crying aloud for moisture. It had become quite baked up and hard and the prospect for roots was very dull. Wheat is coming into ear nicely, and the stalk being stronger gives the promise of a fair yield in the autumn. The hay harvest has commenced in several districts, and at the close of the week the chatter of the mowing machine will be heard throughout the land. The clover root is good but not heavy the meadows are covered with a fair crop of mowing grass, but here again the yieLl will hardly be an average. With fine weather, however, the quality of tne hay sl10^1 be as good as in the two previous years,, wnen the hav was carried in the pink of condition. There has been quite a boom in the wheat trade. due, I fancy, rather to the action of speculators than to any bona-fide movement of the market. Reports came to hand that the crop prospects in America were below the aver- age, and immediately the gamblers seized the opportunity to boom "wheat, with the result that prices advanced quite 3s per quarter. In Man- chester and the large towns generally the takers announced an advance in the price of bread; but it was clear from the first that the rise in values was speculative, and they have alreiidv begun to fall on cheerier reports from the other side of the Atlantic. I expect that the pessimistic reports having effected their purpose we shall now find. that America will be able to send us all the grain we require at something less than panic prices. 11 I have from time to time referred in this column to the excellent work done by Miss Eleanor Ormerod, the eminent entomologist, in advising tenant farmers on the best method of dealing with farm pests. In no department was her suggestions more valuable than in re- ference to the warble fly. I was coming down the Conway Valley a few days ago when I saw half-a-dozen milch cows tearing towards the river evidently in terror of the warble fly which, just now, is particularly aggressive. The loss in the yield of milk alone must be very heavy owing to the repeated stampedings e 0' of stock but the great loss is in the damage done to the hides. The fly bores into the skin of the beast on which it alights and deposits an egg which changes into a maggot known to scientists as the warble maggot. You can detect its pre- sence immediately on placing your hand on the back of the cow. Miss Ormerod points out that the application of any smear, such as McDougails, to the breathing hole of the maggot is fatal to it, or it may be squeezed out without difficulty. The Irish Cattle Traders and Stock Owners' Association propose somewhat drastic measures with the object of compelling cattle breeders to protect their stock as well as their own pockets against the ravages of the warble fly. They have- instructed their secretary to suggest to the Department of Agriculture that the wilful neglect of a stock owner to the the common and simple precautionary measures to protect their cattle from this pest be made a prosecutable offence punishable by fine. The grounds upon which they base their plea for strong measures are that the loss to Ireland caused by warbles is estimated at not less than L500,000 a year, and this while easily preventable by the simplest of means methodically applied, is partly borne by those who are careful to dress their cattle with the approved smears, and who are thus, as in the case of sheep scab, made to suffer for the negligence of their indifferent neighbours. I have had the opportunity of a chat with an official of the Board of Agriculture with re- ference to the steps taken to prevent the im- portation of foot and mouth disease into this country from Argentine. The utmost care was taken both at Deptford and at the mouth of the Thames to stamp out the pest which was so bad on some of the vessels that the stock shipped had been absolutely exterminated. The attention of the Board is now being directed to sheep scab in Wales, and Mr Kenyon, of the London staff, visited Dolgelley on Monday. The opinion is enerally that if farmers would assist the Board by giving more attention to sheep attacked or likely to be at- tacked this pest might be exterminated without much expense. The scab is a most troublesome and highly contagious disease and a common determination to get rid of it is most desirable in the interests of all classes of the community.
BAD TIMES FOR THE FLORIST.
BAD TIMES FOR THE FLORIST. It is net always sunshine and fnll bloom with the florist. After a short conversation with an expert one learns something of the other side of the business, and an interview with Mr William Kenton, owning extensive nurseries in Lincoln- shire, at Newmarket, Louth, is certainly in- structive. Mr Kenton, whose sixty years sit lightly on him, has given some valuable points to a Lough News" reporter. "My business," said he, as a nurseryman and florist, naturally exposes me a good deal tc fluctuations of temperature and, as a conse- quence, repeated colds. In my early days I had a tendency to rheumatism in various forms I had suffered mere or less from lumbago, being seized on many occasions all at once. About three years ago I was seized with a very bad attack of lumbago, and sciatica following, in both hips, made me a cripple I was unable to turn in bed, and remained in the doctor's hands for just six months. Many thought I would never recover, for nothing seemed to have any effect on the complaint. Rheumatism is here- ditary in my case. My father suffered from it continually. t, However, I mustn't complain, for I am set up again." Mr Kenton continued, I read a good deal about Dr Williams' pink pills for pale people and thought I would quietly try them for myself. I said nothing, but purchased a box, and in less than a fortnight I was considerably better. Before I had taken two boxes I had thrown away my sticks, and I was quite well. I am not a paid agent of the Dr Williams' Com- pany I am simply disposed to speak well of theso pills. I found them a splendid tonic for the system, and, as far as I wasconcerned.a pre- ventative from lumbago and sciatica. You look hale and hearty now, Mr Kenton." "I am as well as I can wish to be," observed be. The trying heat of summer tempts people to become cool at any cost, and dangerous chills are often the result. The effect may not be noticed immediately, but the blood is impoverished, and in late autumn a sharp attack of rheumatism or sciatica is felt. Dr Williams' pink pills are un- rivalled as a tonic, and as a remedy for the debilitating effects of hot, relaxing, summer Among the other disorders cured by the genuine pills (sold by chemists and Dr Wil- liams' Medicine Company, Holborn Yiaduct, London, at two shillings and ninepence a box, or thirteen aud nine for six boxes) may be named paralysis, consumption, bronchitis, rickets, anaemia, indigestion, palpitations, all forms of female weakness and hysteria, but substitutes, which can be identified, as they never bear the full name, should always be rejected. Shop- keepers only try to press them upon people whom they think easy to deceive. Owing to the death of Mr T. Gold Edwards, a. vacancy was caused in the office of Registrar of the Denbigh County Court. The vacancy has been filled by the appointment of Mr R. Hum- phreys Roberts, solicitor. Mr Humphreys Ro- berts already holds several public offices, in- cluding those of clerk to the Ruthin Board of Cuardians and the Ruthin District council, ac- unmfant to the Denbighshire County Council clerk to the Denbigh School Board, and clerk to the Lord-lieutenant. He commenced his new dmies this week.
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CONGREGATIONAL UNION OF WALES
CONGREGATIONAL UNION OF WALES ANNUAL MEETINGS AT PORTMADOC. The annual meetings of the Welsh Congrega- tional Union opened on Monday, at Portmadoc. The elected president for the year is the Rev T. Johns, Llanellv, with Mr Josiah Thomas, Liver- pool, as chairman of the executive, and the Rev W. J. Nicholson, Portmadoc, as chairman of the local committee. The general treasurer is Mr T. Williams, Merthyr, with the Rev D. A. Griffith as financial secretary, the Rev T. G. Jenkyn as statistical secretary, the Revs W. Parri Huws, B.D., Dolgelley, Ben Evans, Barry, and T. Thomas, Llangadock, as general sec- retaries, with the Rev W. Ross Hughes, Borthy- gest, Mr J. Jones-Morris (chairman of the Car- narvonshire County Council), and Mr E. Evans, Portmadoe County Schools, as local secretaries. THE DELEGATES. The following is a list of delegates who had arranged to attend. The great majority were present. .L Ministers: Adams, D., B.A., Liverpool; Antliffe, S. R. Anwyl, Prof. E., M.A., Aber- ystwyth; Bevan, Noah, America; Bowen, D., Manordeilo; Bowen, W. R., Maesteg; Charles, James, Denbigh; Charles, Matthew, Madeley; J Charles, William, M.A., Treorky; Daniel, M., B.D., Bangor; Dawkins, M. G., Birchgrove; Davies, B., D.D., Trelech; Davies, Ben, Pant- tecr; Davies, B. D., G.C. Gurwen; Davies, D. B.° Tabor; Davies, D. Glyn, Glyn Nedd; Da- vies, D. M.Cwmbach; Davies, D. M., Briton Ferry; Davies, Elias, Llanelli; Davies, H. A., Cwmaman; Davies, J., Cadle Davies, J., Llith- faen; Davies, J., Brecon; Davies, J. N., Llanfair Davies, J. Sulgwyn, Aberdar Davies, John, Talybont; Davies, Morgan, Bodel- wyddan; Davies, Owen, Nevin; Davies, Owen, Ganllwyd; Davies, R. E., Dinas Mawddwv; Davies, Rhvs, Corris; Davies, T. G., Llanvillo; Davies, T. Mvfonwy, Blaenafon Davies, T. T., Rhydybont; 'Davies, Williams, Llandeilo; Da- vies, W. S., Llwydcoed; Davies, Mrs., Llwyd- coed; Edwards, Howell, Birmingham; Ed- wards, W. V., Llangeler; Evans, Ben, Barry; Evans, D., Caerfyrddin; Evans, D. G., Rhyd- felen; Evans, David, Burry Port; Evans, D. Wynne, Chester; Evans. Evan. Llanbedr; Evans, Evan, Llanegryn; Evans, E. D., Penv- groes; Evans. E. J. Rosser, Dowlais Evans, E. Olwern, Pontrobert; Evans, E. Wnion, Derwen- las Evans, G. Lloyd, Cwmafon; Evans John, Bryn; Evans, J. C-, Gilfach Goch; Evans, J. Hope, Mardy; Evans. J. S., Cemaes; Evans, Joseph, Ynysmeudwy; Evans, Lewis, B.A., Capel-y-Wig; Evans, M. 0., Wrexham; Evans, Owen, D.D., London; Evans, R., Penmain; Evans, R. 0., Castellnedd; Evans, T., Amlwch; Evans, T. D.. Tyrhos; Evans, T. Eli, Bootle; Evans, T. Gwilym, Aberaeron; Evans, Thomas, Racine; Evans, W., Merthyr; George, T., Os- westry; Gibbon, W., Swansea; Griffith D., Bethel; Griffith, D. A.. Troedrhiwdalar; Grif- fith, G., Newtown; Griffith, W.. Holyhead; Griffiths, D. J., Morristown; Griffiths, G. Penar, Pentre; Griffiths, William, Penygroes; Griffiths, William, Cendl; Harries, D. C., Tre- degar; Harries, D. Marcus, Llanfyllin Harris, Gomer, Llangynidr; Howell, J., Llwyncelyn; Hughes, Dd., Pontycymer; Hughes, H. M., B.A., Cardiff; Hughes, John, Tanvgrisiau; Hughes, J. A., Carno; Hughes, O. H., Tylors- town; Hughes, Rowland, B.D., Bangor; Hughes, R. 0., Plasmarl; Hughes, Thomas, Cardiff; Hughes, W. Ross, Borthygest; Hum- phreys, R., Troedrhiwgwair; Huws, Rhys J., Bethel; Huws, W. Parri, B.D., Dolgelley; Jacob, H. T., Carmarthen; James. R., Llan- wrtyd; James, T. E., Maesteg; James, W., Swansea; Jenkins, H. P., Aberaman; Jenkins, John, Llanharri; Jenkins, O. M., B.D., Llan- gefni; Jenkins, S. R., B.A., MerthyT Jenkins, W. C., Cydweli; Jenkyn, T. G., Llwynpia; John, J., Crwys; Johns, D., Beaumaris; Johns, Thomas, Llanelly; Johns, Wm. Arfon, Blaen- afon; Jones, D. A., Llangennech: Jones, D. Stanley, Carnarvon Jones, Evan, Llanbedrog; Jones, E. B., Holyhead; Jones, Griffith, Llan- edi; Jones, H., Trefriw; Jones, H. G., Llan- dderfel; Jones, H. Ivor, Chester; Jones, H. S., Rhosymeirch; Jones, H. Uwchlyn, Rhesycae; Jones, Isaac Inan, Penisa'rwaen; Jones, Jacob, Merthyr; Jones, John, Aberdaron; Jones, J. Bowen, B.A., LL.D., Brecon; Jones, J. C., Llanfyllin; Jones, J. D., M.A., B.D., Bourne- mouth; Jones, J. D., Brynteg; Jones, J. Evans, Sciwen; Jones, J. G., Cana; Jones, J. Grawys, Aberdare; Jones, J. Gwvnne, D.D., Llanbadarn Jones, J. J., B.A., Pwflheli Jones, J. Towyn, Cwmaman; Jones, Josiah, Machyn- lleth; Jones, Lewis, Tynycoed; Jones, Owen, Mountain Ash; Jones, R. Trevor, Dowlais; Jones, Thomas, Denbigh; Jones, Thomas D., Conway; Jones, T. Dennis, Llanllechid; Jones, T. Lloyd, B.A., B.D., Pencader; Jones, T. T., Maerdy; Jones, T. W., Cynghordy; Jones, W. Evans, Colwvn; Lewis, David, Llanelly; Lewis, David, Rhyl; Lewis, D. Ffrwdwen, Trevor; Lewis, Prof. D. M., M.A., Aberystwyth; Lewis, H. Elvet, London; Lewis, H. Eynon, Bryn- cethin Lewis, John, Libanus; Lewis, Prof. T., M.A., B.D., Brecon; Llewelyn, J., Borth; Lloyd, J. C., Ynysybwl; Lloyd, W. Emrys, I, New Tredegar; Matthews, J. B., Pendarren; [Miles, Job, Aberystwyth; Morgan, David, Tra- llwm; Morgan. D. Lloyd, Pontardulais; Mor- pan, Llewelyn, Harlech; Morris, Ben, Clydach [Morris, T. J., Cardigan; Morris, W. I., Ponty- pridd; Moses, M. Penry, Llanelly; Nicholson, W. J., Porthmadog; Oliver, D., Treffynnon; Owen, E., Clydach; Owen, J. (Dyfnallt), Traws- fynydd Owen, J. Cradoc, Narberth Owen, O. Lloyd, Porth; Owen, O. R., Glandwr; Owen, Thomas G., Moelfre; Owen, W. Oscar, Peny- bont; Owens, 0. J., Talwrn; Parry, Griffith, Llanbadarn; Parry, Mrs, Llanbadarn; Parry, J. Hywel, Llansamlet; Parry, J. Rhydwen, Fes- tiniog; Parry, J. T., Ciliau Aeron;" Parry, H. W., Aberllefenni; Peregrine, R. E., B.D., Rhvmni; Phillips, J. Tegryn, Hebron; Phillips, J. Tertius, Oardiff; Phillips, Mrs, Cardiff; Phillips. R. Talfor, Festiniog; Phillips, T. Pen- nant, Llandyssul; Phillips, T. Talwyn, B.D., Bala; Powell, W. Neyland; Price, L.. Ffynon- bedr; Price, Peter, Liverpool; Pritehard, J., Cynwyd; Prvtherch, J. M., LIanarth; Rees, G., Coity; Rees, J. Hawen. Bootle; Rees, J. H., Burry Port; Rees, J. Machreth, London; Rees, Rees, Alltwen; Rees, T., Sirhowv; Rees, Prof. T., M.A., Brecon Rees, T. J., Llangollen Rees, T. M., Buckley; Rees, W. Hopkyn, China; Rhydderch, J.. Brymbo; Richards, D. Gower, Sammah; Richards, E., Tonypandy; Richards, T., Glyn Ebbw; Roberts,' David, Llanuwchllvn; Roberts, J. Aelfryn, Nantv- moel; Roberts, LI. Bryniog, Carnarvon; Ro- berts, O. L., Liverpool; Roberts. R.. Man- cnester; Roberts, Robert, Rhos; Roberts, S., Liscard; Roberts. T., Mold; Roberts, W., Liverpool; Roberts. W. A., Bettwsycoed; Rogers, John, Pembre; Rowlands. Prin. D B.A., Brecon; Rowlands. R., Treflvs; Thomas, D. D., Dolwyddelen; Thomas, C Tawelfrvn, Groeswen; Thomas, D. S., Llanrwst; Thomas! E. Walter, Cefn Coed; Thomas G., Penrith,' Blaenllechau; Thomas, H. Parrv, Penbedw; Thomas, John, Merthyr; Thomas, J. Milton, Llansilin; Thomas, Owen, M.A., London; Tho- mas, Robert, Glandwr: Thomas, Robert, Bar- mouth; Thomas, R., Penrhiwceibr; Thomas Ihomas, Llandeilo; Thomas, Thomas, Llan- wrda; Thomas T. D., Llanon; Thomas, T. E., Coedpoeth; Thomas, T. H., Aberavon; Tho- mas, W., Whitland; Vaughan, D. W., M.A. London Williams, B. Davies, Gowerton; Wil- liams, C., Penmaenmawr; Williams, Crwys, Brynmawr; Williams, D., Maenclochog; Wil- liams, D E Henllan Williams, D. H?, M A La rrv; Williams, D. J., Tredegar; Williams,' ir- lT.afo<1: J-, Foel; Wilhams, J. M., lowyn; Williams, L.. Bontnewvdd; Wil- liams, Llewelyn, Manchester: Williams, R Brychgoed;_ Williams, R. (Hwfa Mon), Llan- gollen Williams, Rhys, Maenclochog: Wil- .y liams, R. E., Cilfynydd; Williams, R. P.. Holv- I head Williams, R. Peris, Wrexham; Williams irT1 w n-e"teg Williams, Thomas, Cape! T™V l PwlIcnrn; Williams, W., Tanybwlch; Williams, W., Cynwyd, Llanrwst- Wilhams, W. G., Penarth; Williams, W. H. r\\atcyn Wyn), Ammanford; Williams, W. R., Laymen: Adams, J., Barmouth; Askin, T., Liverpool; Bevan, E., Blaenllechau; David, John, Blaenrhondda; David, W. Penvhont, • Davies, David Liverpool;' Da^, Svid' Blaenllechau; Davies, D. James, Llanelly; Da- vies, E. H., U.K., Pentre; Davies, Mrs, Pen- tre; Da.vies, Jenkin, Ton; Davies, J. T., Hir- wain Davies, Mrs, do. Davies, Rhys, M.D. Swamsea; Davies, Richard, Blaenllechau; Da- vies, Thomas, London Davies, Timothy, BIaen- rhondda; Davies, Walter, Aberllefenni; Davies Mrs, do.; Davies, William, Blaenrhondd'a.; Da- vies. W. S., Trecynon; Evans, B., Blaenrhon- dda; Evans. B. Gwynfe. Caernarfon: Evans, Mrs, do.; Evans, D., Llandeilo; Evans, Ed- ward, Golborne Evans, Ellis, Llanelly Evans, Evan, C.;M., Portmadoc; Evans, Francis. Fes- tiniog Evans, John, Aberwilj: Evans, John, Senny; Evans, Richard, Llanllechid; Evans, Salmon, Liverpool; Evans, Thomas, Pentre- voe'as: Evans, Thomas. -Senny; Evans, Wil- liam, Llanelly Foulkes, T., Ccmway Griffiths, ? J. P., Conway; Harries, D., London; Har- rison, G. F., Brymbo; Harrison, Jarrett, do. Havard, William, Dietfynog; Holland, John, n Earlestown; Hopkins, —, Gilfach Goch; Hughes, David, Liscard_; Hughes, John, De- ganwy; Hughes, Thomas: Rhuddlan; Hughes,, Thomas, Morriston Hughes, William, Dolgell- U, James, E. T. LI., Brynmawr; Jenkins, T., Llanelly; John, Tom, C.M.. Llwynpia; Jones, ID., Glyn Ebbw; Jones, Evan, Chwdog; Jones, Henry, Liverpool; Jones. John, Bethesda; Jones, John, Blaenrhand'da; Jones, John, Pen- trevoelas Jones, John, Llanerohyroedd; Jones, J. R. (Gerallt), Tanybwlch: Jones, Llewelyn, Garth; Jones, Owen, Bodffordd; Jones, R., Menai Bridge Jones, R. T., C.M., Ton; Jones, I Robert, Festiniog; Jones, R. T., Llandudno Junction; Jones, Thomas, Wrexham; Jones, W. Foulkes, J.P., Corwen: Jones, W. 0., Lis- card; Jones, Mr, Aberllefenni; Jones, Mrs, d'o. Joseph, Alderman J., J.P., Llangennecn Joseph, Mrs, do.; Lewis, David, Pontardawe; Lewis, D. W., F.T.S.C., Brynamman; Lewis, T., Abergwili; Llewelyn. John, Brynamman; Lloyd, D., Cymmer; Lloyd. Mrs, do.; Lloyd, Mrs, do.; Lloyd, Daniel, Swansea; Lloyd, David, do.; MoKillop, A., lianerchymedd; McLean, R., PortmadocMorgan, D., Blaen- rhondda; Morgan, W., Libanus; Moms, John, Liverpool; Morris, Dr W. Jones, Portmadoc Nicholas, J., Llanyimddyfri; Nicholas, S., Bla.en,rhon-dda; Owen, D.. Portmadoc; Owen, E., Carnarvon; Owen, Hugh, Snottyn; Owen. R., Liverpool; Parry, E., do. Parry, H., do. Parry, J., J.P., Bala; Phillips, W., Crym- mych; Rees, B., London; Rees, R., Hlolywell; Richards, Capt. D., Portmadoc; Roberts, Henrv, do.; Roberts, H. 0., Bethesda; Ro- berts, Thomas, Brymbo; Roberts, Thomas, Swansea; Roberts, W., Denbigh; Roberts, W., Caipel Ourig; Roberts, W. P., London; Row- lands, W. T., Maerdy; Rutherford, J., Bir- -Smi(th, W. G., Birchgrove; Stephens, S., Cardiff; Thomas, D., Mountain Ash: Thomas, Mrs, do. Thomas, D. S., Pen- tre; Thomas, Edward, Senny; Thomas, G., Dwygyfylchi; Thomas, H., Llanelly; Thomas, J. "(Eifionydd), Carnarvon; Thomas, Josiah, Liverpool; Thomas, Mrs, do.; Thomas, W., Defvnog; Watkins, L., Blaenllechau; Wil- liams, D. D., Merthyr Williams, Evan, Clyd- ach: Williams, Evan, Maesteg; Williams, G. J., Llanddeusant; Williams, H., Cemaes; Wil- liams, Jenkin, Defyriog Williams, John. Car- diff; Williams, John, Abergele; Williams, John, Liverpool; Williams, J. Cledan, New Tredegar; Williams, Jonathan, Bargoed; Wil- liams, Joseph, Merthyr; Williams, M., Blaen- llechau; Williams, Nathaniel, Gelli Aur; Wil- liams, 0., C.M., Nevin; Williams, Owen, Col- wyn; Williams, R.. Liverpool; Williams, Al- derman Thomas, J.P., Merthyr; Wlliams, W., Gla.ndwr; Williams, W., London; Williams, W. C., Festiniog; Williams. Alderman W. J., J.P., Carnarvon; Williams, W. Llew., M.A., London. Students: Bowyer, L.. Bala-Bangor; Da- vies, D. F., Carmarthen; Davies, E. G., do.; Davies, E. H., Bala-Bangor; Davies, J. LI., do. Davies, J. 0., do. Davies, Tom, Car- marthen; Edwards, D. 0., Swansea; Evans, J., Cardiff; Evans, Penry, Bala-Bangor; Evans, R., Aberystwyth; Griffith. D. M., Bala-Ban- gor; Griffith, Ifor, do.; Griffith, T. G., do.; Harries, J. B., Brecon; Jerman, L., Aberyst- wyth; Jones, D. Eididig, Bala-Bangor; Jones, H. O., do.; Jones, J. Morgan, B.A., Oxford; Jones, R. Wendol, Bradford; Jones, S. G., Jones, R. Wendol, Bradford; Jones, S. G., Bala-Bangor; Jones, W. S., Liscard; Lloyd, T., Carmarthen; Mason, D. M., Bala-Bangor; Morgan, R. J., Llansawel; Owen, E., Bala- Bangor; Parry, H., do.; Price, R., Aberyst- wyt,h; Rees, G., Brecon; Roberts, D. W., Bala-Bangor; Rowlands, W. J., do. Saer, W., I Cardiff; Thomas, J. E., Brecon; Thomas, R. I J., Llansawel; Williams, H., lBala,Ba)n,go(r; I Williams, J. L., do.; Williams, T. J., Gwyn- frvn; Williams. W. G., Bala-Bangor. LOCAL WELCOME. I .On Monday afternoon, the delegates were en- tertained to tea at the Town Hall, together with all the local ministers and the press. The scene at the hall was of a very lively and cheerful description. CHILDREN'S MEETING. The first public meeting was the children's I meeting, held at five o'clock. Mr Tom John, Llwynpia, was the appointed chairman, but he was unable to be present, and the Rev Ivor I Jones, Chester, was elected to the chair. Mr Jones delivered a short address to the children, who fairly filled the floor of the chapel, the I gallery being occupied by the delegates. Mr L. D. Jones (Llew Tegid), Bangor, then delivered his address upon the "History of Con- gregationalism in Carnarvonshire." The speaker said that it was the custom in the old times to keep a pedigree of each family, and the family which did not boast of such a pedigree was not considered of much account. The pedigree would not only be hung up on the wall, but it would be in the memory of everybody. When a child was named, he would be given a name which would connect him with all his ancestors, I such as Hywel ap Meredydd ap Einion ap Gwgan ap Bleddyn, etc. In this way the fame I of others was shared by one, and the notoriety of each member of a- family would be reflected upon the whole. The same strong feature could be introduced into the denomination, by teach-^ ing the children the history of the old heroes, I impressing upon them the fact that they were as descendants under an obligation to uphold the I traditions and the fame won for them by the doughty men of old. Every denomination should do this in order to create faithfulness in the members, because the young man with the weakest hold on his denomination is usually the one with the weakest hold on his religion. The children were then questioned on the his- tory of the denomination in the county, and at- tention was called to the names of those who I had been the pioneers of Congregationalism. Henry Maurice, Rhydlio, Lleyn, was the father of the denomination in Carnarvonshire Re- ference was also made to John Williams, Ty'ny- coed; Francis Evans, William Pritchard, David Williams, Saethon, and Mrs Edwards, Nan- horon, as pioneers who had supported the cause when it was in a weak condition. The cause was started at Capel Helvg, in 1672 but not much was done for the next hundred years. A cause was started in Carnarvon, in 178*2, and branches spread from Carnarvon and also from Pwllheli. In 1800, there were but seven churches in Car- narvonshire, but in 1899, there were 109 churches, with a membership of 11,805. The memory of the fathers should be kept, and every church should keep her own history, without in- teii uption, for the sake of the ages to come The fathers fought for the sake of God and the cause the churches are their monuments The graves of a great number of them have been lost for ev^r' ir memo"es wijl remain green ,^cv Johns, of Llanelly (chairman of cMdren^Vhe' !hen ^dressed "the ciiiidien. Ihe choir sang between each item under the leadership of Mr J. Jones-Morris The chairman Dr Rhys Davies, of Swansea delivered an address on one of the medical aspects of the temperance question. He said that while considerable attention had been paid b\ medical men to what might be called the physical effects of alcoholism, that is upon the tZUr r w J- over-,ndulgence in drink upon the boddy facuities, too little attention had been paid to its equally injurious effects upon the mental faculties. The injury caused to the mind was ready as great, possibly greater, thbn I tr.a.t ausecfi to the body. All the faculties of the mind, the judgment, will, memory, imao-ina- d'Singhab"" *>>> by Addresses were also delivered bv the Revs W aK„dBr^Sf;b„R„tT- Ph'lu^ 1 stronglv-worded resolution was unanimously adopted condemning the Government for its refusal to grant facilities for the passing of the Bill for restricting the sals nf children under 16, the resolution expressing the opinion that this restriction should be made ap! plicable to grocers licenses as well as to licensed victuallers. tu THE TWENTIETH CENTURY FUND. On Tuesday, IVJr Richard Roberts, Pwllheli presided over a crowded meeting for the pro- motion of the Twentieth Century Fund The Chairman said the object of the commit- tee had been to secure the largest possible num- ber of individual subscribers of small amounts wixiie at the same time welcoming and encour- aging- larger contributions from the wealthy. The Rev J. Thomas, Merthyr, delivered a stirring address on the question. He said it was the outy of the stronger churches to participate heartily in this movement for the sake of the weaker causes (applause). If the strong churches now raised this fund, they would be only repaying in part their debt to the small and weak churches (applause). It was from some of the small and weak churches that the denominational educational institutions had ob- ] tained some of the best members of their staffs (applause). The strong and weak had in this I a common cause and t, common principle. Mr Rutkerford, of London, who attended as a deputation from the executive of the Central I Haif-Miliion Guinea Fund, said that in the course of a conference at Liverpool between the Rev 0. L. Roberts and himself, an arrangement had been arrived at, which had subsequently been confirmed by their respective committees, by which all contributions from Wales to the central fund should be placed absolutely at the disposal of the representatives of the churches of Wales themselves (applause). The central fund, which had been originally fixed at £ 500,000, had already been raised to £ 750,000, and would, he believed, by the end of the year, have realised the sum of a million guineas (ap- plause). One of the particular objects of the movement was to instruct the young people in the principles and the history of the denomina- tion (applause). He then exhibited some of the mechanical aids which had been adopted by the executive for the practical promotion of the movement in the Sunday Schools and Christian Endeavour Societies. The Rev Towyn Jones and the Rev 0. L. Roberts, Liverpool, joint secretaries, gave a general report of the progress of the movement. Mr Thomas Williams, J.P., general treasurer, reported a sum of L-3193 received during the year, the total to date amounting to L8341. The movement was now going on more generally and rapidly. Addresses on the object of the movement and showing the progress of the fund were also de- livered by the Rev H. Elvet Lewis (London) and Messrs Josiah Thomas (Liverpool) and J. C. Jones (Llanarth). BUSINESS CONFERENCE. In the afternoon, the business conference of the Union was held, under the presidency of the Rev Thomas Johns (Llanelly)) the chairman for the year. The Revs Dr Owen Evans (London), W. Isaa,c Morris (Pontypridd), W. Gibneon (Swansea), Mr Robert Davies (Liverpool), and' the Rev W. P. Huws (Dolgelley) were appointed scrutineers. OFFICERS. The ballot for the officers for next year re- sulted in the election of the Rev Dr Lewis Pro- bert, principal of the North Wales Congrega- tional College, as chairman Mr Thomas Wil- liams, Merthyr Tydvil, treasurer; the Rev D. A. Griffiths, Troedyrhiw, financial secretary; the Rev T. G. Jenkyn, Llwynpia, statistical secretary; and the Rev W. Rosa Hughes, Borthygest. as junior secretary. REPORTb. The Rev Ben Evans, Barry, presented the re- port of the Union executive reviewing the work of the year. Memorial notices of the ministers who had passed away since last annual meeting formed a portion of the report, which was adonted, on the motion of the Rev J. Davies, seconded bv the Rev R. Roberts (Rhos). The reports of the missionary committee, the Sunday School Union, and the temperance com- mittee were also presented. The temperance report referred to the formation of a Temperance Society in connection with the Union, and the society was already being cordially supported bv members of the Union.-The Rev J. Machreth Rees, London, presented the report of the hymnal committee, in which it was stated that about nins thousand copies of the "Caniedyddl Lynniuleidfaol" had! been sold last year, and a large number of copies had been sent over to the United States. The new hvmnal "Can- iedydd yr Ysgol Sabbathol" had been published by the committee. A tribute was paid to the services rendered by the Rev J. Foulkes, Aber- avon. as almember of the committee. The re- ceipts amounted to £1848. They had been able to utilise the receipts to pay for the new pub- lication. and they still had a balance in hand of about L297. The question of the cop-right of the anthem was raised, and the Rev J. Mach- reth Rees said that efforts were being made by to committee, and they hoped to announce at the next Union meeting that most of the anthems could be utilised in the programmes of musical festivals of the denomination. As far as the "Caniedydd vr Ysgol" was concerned, all the hymns and tunes could be used, subject to the consent of the committee. The various reports were adopted. The statistical secretary of the Union was ab- sent through illness, and the Rev T. G. Jen- kyn's report was read by the Rev Ben Evans. It showed that during the past ten years there had been an increase in the membership of the churches of 15,660, in the Sundav Schools of 22,940, and the churches of 73, and an increase in the same r>eribd in the collections in the churches -f £ 27,023. The present number of Welsh churches was 1070, schoolrooms 213, church membership 145,772, Sundav School members 154,228, number of vministers with pastorates 100, number of lay preachers 342, new pastors ordained 28, deacons (returns not complete) 4628. new chapels 2. chapels en- larged 2, chapels repaired 18. The financial statistics showed the church collection for home purposes during the year was £ 141,686, for col- leges £ 2730, for missionary work £ 7442, chapel debts paid £ 29,933, existing chanel debts un- paid £ 208.113. The total contributions for the vea,r reached £ 151,858. The value of new build- ings erected during the year was £ 13,2-81. The Rev Machreth Rees (London) proposed, and the Rev Ivor Jones (Chester) seconded, the adoption of the statistical report, which was agreed to. NEXT YEAR. The invitation sent by the members of Maesteg for the Union to hold next year's Assembly in that town was accepted unanimously. COMMITTEES. The Revs William Thomas (Whitland). D. Oliver (Holywell), Job Miles (Aberystwyth). H. M. Hughes (Cardiff), and Messrs Beriah G. Evans (Carnarvon) and W. Williams (Landor) were elected members of the Nonconformist Watch Committee. A literary committee, consisting of Messrs T. Williams (Merthyr Tydvil), Josiah Thomas (Liverpool). T. Roberts (Cardiff), John Parry (Bala), Dr Jones Morris (Portmadoc), and the Revs W. R. Hughes, M. C. Morris (Tonystrad), II. Jones (Talybont), Professor D. E. Jones (Carmarthen), and Job Miles (Aberystwyth), was elected. WELCOME. Three ministers from the United States, viz., the Revs Thomas Evans (Racine), John T. Griffiths, and Noah Bevan, who are at present on a visit to this country, were welcomed to the Conference. BACK FROM CHINA. WELCOME TO A MISSIONARY. I HIS VIEWS OF THE BOXERS. EUROPEANS TO BLAME. The president extended on behalf of the Union a very hearty welcome to the Rev W. IJopkyn Rees. a missionary, who has just re- turned from China. Mr Rees, in acknowledging the reception ac- corded him, said that when he left China a couple of months ago, the troubles which had previously threatened the country had quieted down and everything appeared promising when he passed Taku forts on the 12th May last. It might be asked what could account for the present outbreak. He had no hesitation in say- ing that the more recent and serious phases of the trouble were directly attributable to the in- discretion of the representatives of the European Powers on the spot. The Admirals were directly responsible—not for the Boxer outbreak, but for having driven the Chinese soldiers over to the side of the rebels. What would be said in this country, if a foreign power sent its fleet up the Thames, and ordered the British garrison to evacuate the fortifications which guard the entrance to London? Yet this was precisely what the European admirals had done in the case of the Taku forts. These forts c' were manned by the Chinese army, who, natur- ally, resented the orders peremptorily issued by the foreign admirals and the inevitable result was to drive the army over to the side of the Boxers. He would say more than this. Sir Claud Macdonald was himself responsible for the serious character which the Boxer outbreak had now assumed. Had he set his foot down, as he should have done, when British missionaries were threatened last autumn, the outbreak might have been nipped in the bud. But the mission- aries were allowed to suffer without a voice be- ing raised by the Ambassadors and the con- sequence was that the Boxers became bolder, the agitation spread, and, finally, the diplomatic corps was threatened as the missionaries had been last winter. No sooner were the diplo- matic and commercial interests of the country (as apart from those of the Christian missions), threatened, than the European Powers bestirred themselves. But it was then too late. The Boxer agitation had spread all over the country. The home which he left in peace and comfort, a few months ago, was now burnt to ashes. He had no doubt but that the Jezebel who had caused this would be compelled to rebuild his house; but she could never replace the books and manuscripts which were also destroyed, and which he prized far above the house in which he lived in. His only hope was that the God in whom he trusted would yet bring future good ¡ out of the present evil (cheers). ° THE WAR: CONFIDENCE IN THE GOVERNMENT VOTED. The Rev William Thomas (Whitland) moved the following resolution: -"Whilst firmly be- lieving that it is the duty of every Government to protect the interests of its citizens in every pait of the world and to secure its rights to ev eiy section of the community, yet we maintain that every peaceful means to secure this end should be utilised to the utmost before un- sheathing the sword, and that this Conference Y1t^i Wlt!l deeP concern the warlike spirit which is so prevalent in our country as the re- sult of the present war in South Africa, as pos- sessing a dangerous element to the peace of society and having a direct tendency to oppose the advancement of the principles of the kmg- dom of Christ, and calls upon the Government to bring this war to a, speedy termination on lines which will ensure continued peace to the inhabitants of the country." The Rev D. P. Davies (Penmaenmawr) seconded the resolution. After a discussion, in the course of which it became clear that the Conference was divided on the form of the resolution, Mr Beriah G. Evans moved, as an amend- ment, the omission of the passage calling upon the Government to bring the war to an early termination and the substitution of the follow- ing words "that the Conference expresses its confidence that the present Government will do its utmost to bring the war to an early termina- tion on terms based on justice to both parties." The Rev W. Davies (Llandilo) seconded. The Rev Job Miles (Aberystwyth) moved a further amendment that the Conference proceed to the next business. The Rev R. Peris Williams (Wrexham) seconded. Several delegates having spoken, the sug- gestion of Mr B. G. Evans was ultimately carried. About fifty members voted for Mr Miles's amendment. SYMPATHY. On the motion of the Rev Josiah Jones (Machynlleth), seconded by the Rev J. M. Prydderch (Wern), a resolution of sympathy with the relatives of ministers who had died during the past year was passed. FROM CHINA. Dr Jones Morris (Portmadoc) proposed, and the Rev R. Roberts (Manchester) seconded a resolution, which was passed unanimously, welcoming the Rev and Mrs Hopkyn Rees (China), who had just arrived in this country, and sympathising with the missionaries and the native Christians in China. THE FREE CHURCH MISSION. On the motion of the Rev James Charles (Denbigh), seconded by the Rev W. Pari Huws (Dolgelley), a resolution was passed commend- ing to the churches the simultaneous mission of the National Free Church Council. The Rev J. Machreth Rees (London) pro- posed, and the Rev Ben "Evans (Barry) seconded, a resolution urging ministers and church secre- taries to inform the churches in the large towns when members were transferred, and giving power to the ministers or church secretaries, as well as to the member removing. THANKS. On the motion of the Rev Dr J. Bowen Jones (Brecon), seconded by the Rev D. Adams (Hawen), (Liverpool), a cordial vote of thanks was passed to Mr Beriah G. Evans for his work on the reformers of Wales. SERMONS. In the evening, at the Memorial Chapel, the Revs Thomas Evans (Amlwch) and David Lewis (Llanelly) preached the Union sermons to a crowded congregation, which necessitated the holding of another service at Salem Cnapel, where the Revs J. Penar Griffiths and D. Lloyd Morgan preached. THE WORK OF THE CHURCH IN THE TWENTIETH CENTURY. On Wednesday, the Chairman of the Union delivered his presidential address, taking for his subject the duties of the church of the 20th century. He observed that the church was called upon to perform various functions. (1) Carry on the work of evangelising the world. The speaker referred to the demoralising in- fluences of emigrants into Monmouthshire and G £ jn organ shire, and to the need for rthe setab- lishment of a home mission. (2) To uphold the truth of the Gospel in its purity. The enemies of Christianity had done their utmost to upset the teachings of the Bible, especially the Old Testament, during recent years., but the Bible had withstood the attacks of the scientists of the age. He quoted with approval a remark of Mr Gladstone:—"Science has not established a single fact which is inimical to the Revelation." (3) Propagate the principles of Piotsstaiilibin, for the purpose of withstanding the efforts of the Church of Rome to spread her doctrines anew over the country. He referred to the earnest attempts which the Roman Catholics were making to take possession of Wales, by learning the Welsh language and1 dividing the country into bishoprics. But the chief danger lay not from the Church of Rome, but, from the Ritualistic element in the Established Church. (4) Attack the public evils and sins. The speaker mentioned in particular four evils which the church should sternly set her face against. He was not of the number of those who the church should sternly set her face against. He was not, of the number of those who I clamoured for "peace at any price." We have OUT natural rights, and we must defend, them. Special circumstances might make war right and; justifiable, such as the protection of European life and property in China, at the pre- sent time. Though there was a doubt concern- ing the origin of the war in Africa, no one denied that it was necessary to send invaders out of Natal, a British colony, and uphold the dignity of the British flag. But he feared that the country was devoured by the war fever. What say the signs of the times? Do we not employ means to glorify war, and create a war- I like spirit in the rising generation? What else is meant by the hanging out of farmers stained with blood andJ riddled with bullets, on the walls of Cathedrals and Abbeys, marching vol- unteers to the Parish Churches to the sound of drum and trumpet, drilling e children at elementary schools, and arming the youths of the intermediate schools with rifles and bayonets? One might think by reading the papers, that the highest achievements of civilisa- tion consisted of "Maxim guns" and "Lyddite shells" for slaughtering human beings. The un- healthy desire for athletics was another evil. lie approved of play for the sake of the exer- cise obtained thereby, but such sport as horse- racing were a curse" to the country. Drunken- ness and Sabbath desecration were further evils which the church had to combat. (5) The church should adopt a form of life and char- acter that will enable her effectually to fulfil her mission, viz., true faith, and purity of char- acter. In one word, the church must be Christ- like. THE SUNDAY SCHOOL. In the afternoon, a meeting in connection with the Sundav School was held, under the presi- dency of the Rev D. Adams (Liverpool), in the unavoidable absence of Councillor D. Jones, Ebbw Vale. Mr Owen Williams, Board School, Nevin. de- livered an interesting and instructive address on the "Sunday School and the present age." Mr Williams said that as the day schools of the country did not include teaching the Welsh language in their curriculum, the Sunday School had to make up the deficiency. He hoped that the country, and especially the educational com- mittees of the country, would come to see a.nd feel before long that it is their duty to teach the children of Wales to read Welsh in the day schools (applause). If this was done, much good time would be spared, and the work of Sunday Schools could be better attended to. He urged upon all present the importance of r equipping the Sundav Schools of the present day with better apparatus. The Sunday Schools suffered from the lack of proper books to the children. They wfsire far too ready to live contended with moving forward in the same old! groove as they had been working in, since the- commencement. In the present day, we send out our army to fight the enemy with the jawbones of asses because Samson of old had used the weapon and proved victorious. Why should a different policy be pursued in the Sunday Schools? They should get the best and latest books and modes for teaching. The reading of the paper was received with hearty cheers throughout. Mr G. J. Bevan, of Blaenau Fcstinioc, next i rrave a model on the XV. Chapter of St i,tike, which was most interesting and instructive. MISSIONARY MEETING. At, 3.30 in the Memorial Chapel, a public meeting was held, under the presidency of Mr T. Roberts, Brynhyfrvd, Swansea. de- livered an address on the work of the London Missionary Society. The sacred edifice was crowded to its utmost. The Rev T. Gwilym Evans. Aberavon, de- livered a well-written paper on "Missionary Prayer Meetings." Before calling upon the Rev W. Hopkin Rees. China, to address the meeting, the chairman asked the president of the Union to give the missionary a,nd his wife a formal reception. When Mrs Rees ascended the pulpit, the large congregation rose to their feet, and the cheers were very enthusiastic. The Rev W. Hopkyn Rees, after the enthusi- asm had subsided, said that he had only ar- rived in this country last week. His station in China was situated about 200 miles south-west of Tientsin. In reply to the question, which had been frequently asked him, "What was the cause of the present rising in China f" he said that the first cause was the arrogance of the Roman Catholic clergymen, who interfered in lawsuits between the Catholic converts _and the heathen. He gave several instances to prove this contention. The second cause "^v^s the crude and immature ideas of the reformers and the connection of the reformers with the mis- sionaries. The third was the way in which Western nations had been partitioning piece- meal certain parts of the Empire. As to the Boxers, several of whom were known personally to the speaker, they were illiterate, incapable, and immoral, and their chief aim was pecuniary gain. Over a hundred families connected with the Chi-Chou missiqji under his charge were looted and pillaged, some of their converts were kidnapped, the mission premises were sur- rounded, and the lives of the missionaries were in great peril; five of their chapels were de- stroyed. He gave several instances of the hard- ships which the people suffered in this way, and concluded a most telling address with an account of the fidelity of the converts during this. time of severe persecutions (cheers). The Rev Dr M. L. Taft, of Tientsin, followed, and gave an address in which be referred to the crisis in China. At the close of the meeting, Mr H. Rees pre- sented a beautiful bound copy of the Scriptures printed in the Chinese language to the Rev Dr t'robert, pincipal of Bala-Bangor Independent College, as a gift to the institution in which he had been trained. THANKS. At the close of the tea meeting, on Wednes- day, the Rev John Thomas, Merthyr, proposed, and the Rev Towyn Jones seconded, a hearty vote of thanks to the friends at Portmadoc for the excellent manner in which they had received the Union in their midst. The preparations were highly spoken of on all hands.—The motion was enthusiastically carried, and Dr Jones- Morris, on behalf "of the committee and the ladies, returned thanks. PUBLIC MEETING. At seven o'clock, at the Memorial Chapel, a public meeting was held, under the presidency of Mr W. Williams, London. He said that a. large number of their fellow countrymen who came up to London from Wales were lost to the de- p omiination. After having left home, they strayed about London, instead of attending a. place of worship. He hoped that ministers and deacons in the different towns and localities when people moved from their churches to Lon- don. and other large towns, would send a word to the minister in that town notifying that a certain person was coming to them, so that they could Avatch the new comers and get them affiliated with the different churches. Stirring addresses were delivered hy the Rev H. Parry Thomas, Birkenhead, on "Christian M." Patriotism," during which he strongly con- demned the warlike spirit which seemed to have taken hold of Christian people. This was not Christian patriotism, far from it. He had no doubt in saying that the spirit shown in this spirit was wrong in its entirety. Money was a great word with the English people, and he was afraid it was fast taking hold of the Welsh people also. The English would do anything for money. He had no doubt but that, if possible. these money grabbers would form a syndicate in the bottomless pit and place the devils with them on the board of directors anything for money.—The address was enthusiastically re- ceived. Addresses were delivered by the Rev Elias Davies, Llanelly, on "The duty of Congrega- tional parents to ground their children in the principles of Congregationalism," and Mr W. Llewelyn Williams. M.A., London, on "The Voice of the Nineteenth Century to the Twentieth Century." The meeting was most enthusiastic throughout. PREACHING SERVICES. On Wednesday evening, preaching services were held at the Tabernacle (C.M.), Chapel, when the Revs Rhys Williams, Maenclochog; and Dr Davies, Trelech. officiated. The Rev S. R. Jenkins, B.A., Merthyr Tydvil, delivering an English sermon in the English Presbyterian Chapel. On Thursday, preaching meetings, were held a.t the Memorial and Salem Chapels, when the following ministers officiated Revs T LI Jones, B.A., B.D., Pencader; O. R. Owen, Glandwr; R. E. Peregrine, B.D., Rhymni; J. Machreth Rees, London; O. Llovd Owen Porth; W. Hopkyn Rees, China; 'j. ToAvyn Jones, Cwmaman; R. Thomas, Landore; Ben Davies, Pantteg; and Job Miles, Aberystwyth. NOTES ON THE UNION. The great work done by the local committee wMch bad charge of the 'arrangamenits for the meetings of the Union ought not to be passed over without comlment. What, may without offence be eaille-di the d'ruidgery fall to- t;he,'Lr lot, ,e and a thousand; and loaie little things had to be carried through. Tthds neces'sitated great and careful aitfceratdom for scon'a weeks before the meetings. Notwithstanding this, the local cognmtit-toes very cltell oome in for a good deal of criticism at the hands of speakers and others. The ,Port:ma,d'ooC'û'mmittee. however, were uni- versally congratulated! upon the excellence of their arrangements. « There are not miifny places which have been honoured with a, second visit from the Union. Thiiis, af murse, is due to the multiplicity of ap- plication's fori this -bcinic)-,Jr a-,f AylelcomiLnig the meetings. Among>t the places so honoured are Cardiff, Liverpool, Llanelly. and now Portma- doc. It may be 'safely said that the Avelccime accorded to the dellejjaites at Portmadoc has never been surpassed in the case of any town. The local Congreg-aticmialists weroniJIturally fore- most in their wielcomie .and hospitality, but this was 'by no means confined to members of the Congregational churches. The comlmittee, cap- taine,d by the Revs W. J. Nicholson and W. Ross Hughes, and others, disserve special men- tion for their labours. T.ba TOAVT* Hall, where the delegates were wel- cir)m,e,J iamd entertained to tea on Monday, had been tastefully dfecorated with suitable mottoes, &c., by the young ladies of the town <md dis- trict, who also hOTthte expenses. The chil- h dren's meeting that followed proved, a great success. The Rev H. Ivor Jones, of Chester (formerly of Portonjad'oc), presided, and address- es AA-ere delivered by Mr L. D. Jones, Bangor, and others, whilst the children sang .in a charm- ing manner, tmd'er the con duct orship of Mr J. Jonieg Morris. # There is ,a, danger .on occasions of this kind of having too many meetings and too ITltany speakers. On the whole, this dhnger was- successfully averted. The temperance meeting, on Monday, however, lasted for very nearly three hours. The Union may ultimately be called upon to consider hoAV to* carry out more work in less time. At present, there is no deanth 'of speakers', a state of affairs which al- ways calls for more concentration. m 'Speaking at the me'eitimg held to SIIPVOTT the Twentieth Century Fund, Mr Roberts, solicitor Pwllheli, who was introduced as the first donor of tihe sulmi of £100, made an effective appeal on behalf -of the fund. Mr Roberts humorously proposed to take a leaf out of the Itnidlords" book. Whenever there was in Lleyn a farmer in difficulties, the reimedy adopted, said Mr Ro- berts, was to double the rent. He feared tihat unless there was a better response to the appeal, the sum! iof the collection would have to be doubled. PoAverful addres:Req on this matter were delivered by .the Revs TOWIVD Jones and 0. L. Roberts. • At the business conference, a good deal of work was expeditiously carried through. A scene was but narrowly averted on the question) of the war, but ultimately, t creditable resolu- tion was passed by a huge miajority. It is cer- tainly to the credit of the Congregationalists as a idenamiriatio-n that the Union possessed the courage to discuss the question. Great interest was taken in 'the election of president and secretary. The choice fell upon, the Rev Dr Probert as president, and this Rev W. Ross Hughes as secretary, and they will take the place of the Rev T. Johns, Llanelly, and itihe 'Rev W. Parri Huws, B.,D., Dolgelley, respectively. It ig interesting (to note that Dr Prcjbert? was the first pastor of the Mentor; al Chapel, iamd that ithe Rev W. Ross Hughes bn held the pastorate of Borth for many years. The Union tba;ik?d Mr Beriah G. Evans for his services in publishing his book on "Diwyg- \^rTf.vm5u- Thi* was done on the motion of *Te Brecon* seconded by the Rev D. Adams, B.A., Liverpool, and Mr Evans suitably re.s]Vn«ded. Some references k'SLe "^(ie t0 d'tferen,t ^ews taken of the baofc, but on (the whole an "even tenour" was inaintame-d by the speakers. "It One of the most interesting meetings was that led by Mr Owen Williams, of Xevin, and Mr G. J. Bevan, of Festiniog. both of whom are experienced schoolmia.sters. The former read an excellent paper on the "Sunday School," and the latter gave an instructive lessen to the chil- dren. The attendance of two missioiuandes from China at the imissicwiary meeting gave additional interest to that meeting. Both speakers re- feTred to the present crisis in the Celestial Em- pire, iandi a beautifully-bound copy of the Scrip- tures in the Ghdnese language was presented to Dr Probert by one of the I missionaries. Mr Roberts, the delivered an excellent address, and the paper read by the Rev T. Gwilym Evans, Aberaenonj was verv interest- ing. » Undoubtedly, one of the most powerful con- tritbutions to the proceedings of the Union was the paper read by the Rev H. P. Thomas, Bir- kenhead, on "Christian Patrrotism." Mr Tho- m Hfted ItJhlØ question to a. high level, and dealt with his subject in a masterly manner. Mr Thomas is a native of Morfa Bychan. A deputation had been appointed by the Calvinistic Methodist. Assembly to attend the meetings of the LTriii-on, and it was a disappoint- ment to many members of both denominations thait the visit was not paid. It; was understood that the Rev J. J. Robertq, one of the members of the deputation, was called away by other engagements on Tuesday and Wednesday, :and that, therefore, the remaining 'members Ithought it better to adjourn the visit.
DEATH AND FUNERAL OF MR J.…
DEATH AND FUNERAL OF MR J. VAUGHAN, NANNAU. The death is announced of Mr John Vaughan, of Nannau, a well-known Merionethshire land- owner. Mr Vauighan was the owner of the entire parish of Llanfachreth. in Merioneth- shire, including the Predpice Walk. He waiS an earnest Churchman and Conserva- tive, and took an active part in comity business. In 1886, he contested the representation of Merioneth against the late Mr Thomas Ellis, but was defeated by over 2000 votes. The funeral took place on Monday at Llan- fachreth. The officiating clergy were Arch- deacon Wynne Jones, the Revs John Lloyd (Dolgelley), Watkin Davies (Llanfachreth), and R. S. Morgan (Brynooedifor). The principal mourners were Mr Robert Vaughan and Mrs Vausrhan, Mr and Mrs Owen, of Hengwrtucha. Mr Wynne, of Pen- iarth fLord-lieutenant) j the Hon. C. H. Wynn, Mr Slaney Wynne, Major Best Mr J. Leigh Taylor, and Major and Mrs G. F. Scott. ————— —
DEATH OF AN ANGLESEY OFFICER…
DEATH OF AN ANGLESEY OFFICER AT THE FRONT. A telegram received on Tuesaav at Beau- maris announced the death, on Sunday, in hospital at Bloemfontein, from enteric fever, of Captain George Pritcliard-Ravner. Trescawen Hall. 0 The deceased, who was about 30 years of age, was the eldest son of the late Captain George Pritchard-Rayner. who thrice unsuccessfully contested the county of Anglesey in the Con- servative interest. He held a commission in the Montgomeryshire Hussars, and was one of the earliest to volunteer with the Imperial Yeoman- ry. He was a magistrate for the county, and for some time acted as private secretary to the Hon. F. G. Wynn, of Glynllifon, whose nepheAV telegraphed that "he passed away quietly, su; rounded by friends, and had every comfort.' The deceased, who Avas of a most kindly, geniali liberal disposition, was on the point of marriage to a Merionethshire lady. His estates devolve upon his second brother, Charles, who also volunteered for active service and has just been invalided home, suffering also under an attack of enteric fever. He was an acute sportsman, and at the annual steeplechases of the Anglesey Hunt he steered many a horse to victory.
HOLYHEAD SCHOOL BOARD.
HOLYHEAD SCHOOL BOARD. WEDNESDAY.—Mr Thomas Williams, C.C-, in the chair. H.M. INSPECTOR'S ANNUAL REPORT.— Mr R. E. Prichard (clerk) read the following summaries of the inspector's report on the Park Board Schools :—Boys This is a well conducted department. It is well staffed, and the teachers are energetic and diligent, and the methods of instruction employed produce sound and in- telligent results. The proficiency of the boys m the class subjects, recitation, music, and drilh merits special and unqualified commendation- r The ventilation is not satisfactory, as there are no suitable inlets for the admission of fresh air. —Girls The girls are well conducted and order- ly. and are being instructed with systematic care and evident success both in the* ordinary and class subjects. The reading of the first standard and the penmanship of the lower classes are inferior in quality to the rest of the work. Too great a prominence is assigned to simultaneous methods of teaching. Additional apparatus should be provided for the effectiAre teaching of geography by means of objcct- lessons. Inlets for the main-room and inlets for the classrooms are needed to ensure adequate and satisfactory ventilation. Infnnts: The teaching is earnest and thorough, and generally on good lines, and the scholars are making re- markably good progress. A more methodical arrangement of the reading and writing lessons of the lower classes would facilitate more rapid progress and promote stiH greater emciency. Varied occupations, draAving, and music con- tinue to be remarkably strong features of the instruction. Suitable deks should be provided without further delay, and steps taken to render the lighting and ventilation thoroughly sati- factory."—The amount received was JM05 2s 3d, which was considered highly satisfactory.
I I IANGLESEY TEACHERS' IASSOCIATION.
ANGLESEY TEACHERS' ASSOCIATION. The annual social gathering of the Angle.-ey primary teachers held" at Holyhead on Saturday. The conferee was held in t-hs mern Ti -lin the absence of the president (Alr H. E. Jones, Cemaes Board School). Mr G. W. Senogles, Menai Bridge National School, the vice t, occupied the chair.—Miss M- Jones, Holyhead Girls' National School, was nominated to represent the Anglesey lie-ad-mis- tresses on the North Wales Universiitv Court. Mr T. H. Jones, Duncombe-road Board School, London, was nominated for the vice- presidency of the National Union of Teaclitrs next year on behalf of the Anglesey local asso- ciation. Mr O. Roberts, Holyhead, called the atten- tion of the meeting to' the fact that since the last meeting the association had lost three of its oldest and most faithful members through death —Mr T. Pritehard, B.A., Rhosybol; Mrs Mat- thews, Amlwch; and Mr L. Richards. Boded- ern.A. vote of condolenee was unanimously passed with the bereaved families. Mr O. Roberts wa,s heartilv congratulated on his election to the vice-presidency of the North Wales District Union of Teachers. At the request ofMr E. Roberts, inspector of schools, the provisions of the new Code were discussed Avith the view of formulating a uni- form scheme of instruction for the county, as the changes introduced: by the Education De- partment this year entrusted the school curri- culum to the teachers. No definite result was arrived at, but the teachers were desired to meet at different centres to prepare schem-s and to submit them to Mr Roberts for his ap- proval at a meeting to b held at Llangefni be- fore the end of July. 0 In the afternoon, the majoritv of those pre- sent proceeded to the South Stack Island, and other interesting places in the locality, and a most enjoyable day was spent.
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By command of the Queen, a State concert was given at Buckingham Palace on :Monday, atnen the following were invited:—The Eai"L Countess, and the Ladies Carrington, the Earl and Countess PoAvis, the Bishop of Bang°r' Lord Harlech, Lord and Lady Mostyn, Lord and Lady Rendel, Lord Stalbridge, Mr BrynnioC. Jones, M.P., Mr and Mrs Cornwrallis West.