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-1111 II laXOUR OF MR. F. L. DAVIS. PRESENTATION AT FERNDALE. .pa Thursday afternoon, the 11th inst., a largely- tt«nded meeting was held at Trerhondda Chapel, L«tad»le, when a testimonial was presented to Mr F. '»*• Davis in recognition of the way in which he did jJMle for the Liberal Three Hundred daring the election campaign. Mr Evan Davia, Primrose w1 Presided, and he was supported by Dr. James jJr William Morgan, Tynewydd, Mr Jones Griffiths, (secretary of the Liberal Three Hundred), Morgan Llewellyn, and Mr Fred Davis. 5The Chairman, in opening th«) proceedings, was Beted with cheering, and said that he was truly fcakful to Mr F. L. Davis for allowing them as his SfPorters to do him the grateful honour. (Applause.) had not won the victory, but they had done j**ir best. Mr Davis had fought with integrity their j*ttle as electors. (Load applause.) They had se- hiw as a Three Hundred for their candidate ••lore Mr Davis had a notion of the fact, and he had, i ? 'he capable manner in which he. had acquitted fully vindicated their choice. (Applause.) (the ehairmau) regretted that they had been the of subjecting Mr Davis by their nomination to • ifisults of a let of roughs. But these were the of ignorance; all the intelligent colliers of ^hondda had sided with the cause of Mr Davis. I,ability and affability gained for aim the ,^tfelt estoetn of the sensible Rhondda workmea as r^Mthe other elasses^ (Applause.) There had Jacks of both sides in the camp, but despite k l characters and the nominal failure of the past, believed there wae a brilliant future for their young Ir'«nd, Mr F. L Davis. (Louu applause.) Dewi Khedynog having sung a capital song, > Mr Thomas Jones, ireorky, addressed the gather- pointed out that that meeting was but an of the widespread attachment and admira- «on which was popularly f,jt for Mr Davis. (Hear, ci o trJ.st,B,7 ttlat Mr Davis would yet be sent St. Stephen s, to assist in enacting ameliorative **Ws. (Hear, hear.) Mr Samuel Niehoia, (Blaenrhondda) attributed the as of the Klioiidda seat by Mr Davis to electoral "Experience and indecision of feeling. In a manner .L ,peoJÜu, the new electors were in political Waddling elothee, and they were in a perpetual fer- *B*nt of nnctoatioa—not only every other day, but ice or three times in the same day. Non-success ,i,*8 0W,nR.to them, and not to Mr Davis. Many of required to be sent oat on "taek." (Laughter.) ■an.fi*' Blaenrhendda they stuck to their man—(loud the Blaenrhondda electors did not t ?ause, and acted as honest voters, not as T~°Pa*epers in fear of losing their customers, or affrighted by prospeets of empty pews. If a**Kater and applause.) From the commencement Davis had no acqaitted himself aa to render it Wi^?,8ary *or *° hlnsh beeause of alliance "4isfa (Applause.) They were defeated, bat not or discoaifitted. They were ready again th* Ve' ,LUC' though his hope to see Mr Talbot as *^i°r member, and Mr Fred Davis at the junior E°i"K up to take the oath in the House arn- ttodS not ^eea realised, the worth of their Jtegi- would yet secure for him the high political Ke which was his due. (Loud applause.) He 2^L**tly trusted no constituency would anticipate the Tj^fflddaio inviting Mr Davis to represent theu. »P|>lauee.) of. r- John, Llwynpia, followed, and, in the course i&t»i? y address, stated that in the late straggle the ft, *ct wf the Rhondda had been with Mr Davis. agT1 •♦plause.) That gentleman had come forward 'dat'' not to subserve purposes of personal fc»lJ:Hlon» bmt to uphold political principle. They ap- 8Jr°l*ted hie heroism, and Mr Davis would find, la»«\ »rise, that hit supporters were still as to him as ever. The experience which Mr Fred •tua** u K^ined in the ithondda election would i^eagthe* him materially. Educationally, Mr Daris W*tt«r^Wn teU years in a ^ew months. (Loud ap- nr^lj Thomas Cwmpark, said they were fa £ u ■ ^eTth^ °PPertanity of exhibiting their \P^V'S their candidate, and they • taey would be privileged to send him as the ii nt representative of capital and labour, for despite made in the electiou to force these ele- hostility, they had, after all, a common interest. (Hear, hear.) Mr J. D. Thomas, Ton-Ystrad, said that, notwith- standing the violence and virulence of opposition to Mr F. L. Davis—(A Voice: The Western Mail ")- W8r j throughout uatisfiv'd of the eomp«tency of fa]T5 efcn <^ate, and their confidence in him did not •el,0tion was over, and traitors had v 8 r onna'ty. Ystrad, sang the following song »S' "Hen feirddion Cymrn fu,' Ganent gan, ganent gan, I'w harwyr dewr o fri, Canent gan: Mi blethaf finaa ganiad I arwr y cynulliad, -:Fu'n "Waterloo'r" Etholiad; Gwnaf, mi ganaf, canaf gan. Maa'n Davis anwyl ni 'N Gymrc pur, 'n Gymro pur, 0 linach hen o fri, Gymro pur: Mae yn ysgolor campus, Ac yn wleidyddwr medrus, Ac, fel ei dad, yn barchus, Ac yn Gymro—Cymrp pur. Anwylir drwy y wlad, Gyfaill cn, gyfaill en Hea gartref hoff dy dad, Gvfaill cu: Bydd dweyd "Blaengwawr" yn ddigon I dwytno gwaed y Brython, A ehodi ben adgofion Yn mhob calon, gyfaill cu. 'Os ydwyt ti am dd'od, Mentra mlaen, mentra mlaen, I fri, a pharch, a chlod, Mentra mlaen A phaid a gorphwys weithian, ]Rvd nes-coroni'th amcan, ^ef myn^d i Sant Stephan, Da ti, mentra—mentra mlaen." Vtiey hajV^- Williams, .Tyloretown, remarked that j'nyshir u better things of the election; but the I)avis, fo*<rnt^ had a majority of voters for Mr Fred had a'bri u<y^orstown had been true. Mr Fred Davis expect t (utare* Hi8 abilities induced them to Minister. even yet figure as a Cabinet Gwilym counselled Mr read stanzas in which he U assist in the ore.* V\s to resolutely apply himself 4ime • Political work of the coming Mr James Coleman, j that a Rhonda* workma^' T^d tbat thf foment ftien was absurd. OfU^ld ^present the work- toot .ffy.fi 5SJ Mr William Thomas, Ferndale, said that Mr Fred ?r18 llad assi8Ced largely in the election in pol-tiJ r^ «ducatmjr the masses. (Applause.) 41 Ulca11^ -thi r- R" Kichards, Toaypindy, Pald a.trih„te to lnouSTjce .displayed by Mr Dav.s m ^cing tQmQ\° planse^ ^riQn8 daring the electios campaign. (^p -down bvtti 6 ^o^ed courage which could n put man had tnij10st ^orm>dable opposition. Since Mr Cole. the^Vud £ £ ,them ahout the Zoological G«de?« Suuatteite;. "-(Mr Th. rimirman' ^ntre and Treorky meetings S U il in' ^Posing: And Ton.) Yes, and ^e direction of Sherbft1^' fh°m T°U upWardto' ^Tr n«.-eibert. such seenes were to De <A TjJS™rraicr m Dt the TonyPandy district, in* rswrffl ShT.rr?«^ Li*y°v.. ""d ^pplauae ) complain of in our district. stoncs^K°r,? £ n "m^er'l^>eQy*ra'8' 8a'd that storms of course of Mr FSrVdBDt^isCampaign t0 Davis jVnewydd, said that Mr liberal- w or tbilv Resented the advanced ^"ar) of the Kh° ^dai« the contest. (Hear, ''resent!^ then came forward and "tion, of Mr Davis, on half of the respective sec- ^^otdda D'v^ion, \fith mementoes of em d respect:-Dr. James, Pentre; Mr Morgan Itr T)y ^'•herbert; Mr Thomas George, Treorky. D" W- Daviea, Tonyp^y; Mt Thomi' Ferndale. The presentation consisted of a magni- ficent albnm-shaped address; 12 pairs of silver and pearl fish-eating knives and forks; a pair of silver fish carvers; 12 pairs of silver and pearl dessert knives and forks; four silver compotiers; watch, aneroid, &c. All the articles were of massive character and purest make, and were universally admired. The album was one of the finest which the eminent firm of Waterlow and Sens have turned out. The total estimated value was about £250. Dr. James, who acted as spokesman, expressed the pleasure it afforded him to make the presentation. (Applause). The trade of the district was not as flourishing as it used to be it was flat. The pre- sentations weri, however, the outcome of spontaneous feeliug bad the movement been accorded a little more pnblicity the fnnds would undoubtedly have been considerably swelled. The occasion which called them forth was mAmorable-for they met there to express their indebtedness t» Mr Fred Davis for the gallant way in which he had fought the battle for the constituency. (Hear, hear.) At first they thought him rather young, but they soon found out that he was made of the proper stuff. (Loud cheers). He did not speak in any spirit of flattery, but before the meeting of the Three Hundred, which Mr Davis first addressed, had finished, he for one was quite satisfied with the selected candidate. (Ap- Elause). They were ready to again come forth like a ullet to rally round Mr Davis when wacted. (" Hear, hear, and loud cheers.) Mr Davis had ex- hibibited marked talent and tact, and bravery in the contest..When tackled by questions amongst audiences—not always sympathetic, and sometimes hostile-he speke with readiness, force, and compre- hensiveness of treatment. (Applause). As to the cause of failure, some attributed it to the arrange- ment of organization. But views upon that point necessarily varied. But this much was certain-the Thret Hundred had a very good candidate, of whom they were proad. (Loud applause). He (Dr. James) was sorry Mr Davis had not succeeded in his candi- dature, but he was confident that Mr Davis would be a great moral force in the district, and would do a great deal of good there. (Applause). All they feared was that Mr Davis would soon don the wig and gown and leave them. (Laughter). But despite that inducement, they hoped that Mr Davis would stick to tham, and perhap3 that series of presenta- tions might be looked at in the light of a retaining fee. (Laughter and applause). He hoped that Mi- Davis w<ould associate himself closely with <tlie dis- trict, and strengthen the ancestral ties and associa- tions by fostering and developing the material re- sources of the district; and that the two Rhonddas would always secure the serviees of Mr Fred Davis. (Loud appiause). Mr J. J. Griffiths read the address:— To F. L. DAVIS, ESQ. Dear Sir,—On behalf of the 3000 electors of the Rhondda Division of Glamorgan, who recorded their votes in your favour at the general election, 1885, the undersigned tender to you their mast cordial thanks for the gallant manner ia. which the contest was entered upon and conducted throughout on your part. Your readiness in responding to the invitation to beeome their candidate of the regularly constituted Liberal Association in the division is an example of loyalty to party discipline, which is essential to the unity and strength ot Liberal principles. The courage, the energy, and the discretion dis- played by you in the course of your candidature, and your intelligent grasp of the great political issues be- fore the constituencies, presage for you, as we trust, a future of usefulness in the councils of the nation. Sprung from a family whose fame is far and wide as ardent advscates of civil and religions liberty, and the members of which have always manifested prac- tical sympathy with the struggles of the poor, we de- sire for you a long and proeperous life, pursuing the same honourable career. (Signed)-sBvan Davies, Primrose Hill, Ystrad Rhondda, chairman of the presentation meeting. D. W. Davies, treasurer, Rhondda Liberal Associa- tion." Addresses by the bards foilewed, and Mr Fred Davis then came forward and received a remarkable ovation, which having subsided, Mr Davis feelingly acknowledged the appreciation manifested by his supporters, which he should value all the more because of the peculiar trade conditions through which the district was passing, and the consequent increase of valne which attached to them as tokens of regard apart from their intrinsic worth. He felt deeply the spmpathy extended to him, though he was personally assured of it and their good will before polling day. (Hear, hear,) Looking around, he saw faces which, coming from all parts of the valley, re- minded him of the several meetings which he had held. (Laughter). These recollections were present. (Hear, hear). He felt no sadness at all in thinking of the contest. He was glad that Mr T. John, Llwynpia, had borne witness to the fact that his can- didature was not a matter of personal ambition. He had no intention when he oame out of going to enjoy himself. He had come forward with the honest in tention of serving them. (Hear, hear.) It was rather a bold thing for a man to come out as a candi- date uninvited. He wpuld not have stood for any constituency without invitation from the organised political body. (Hear, hear). He used the words, the only organised political body," advisedly. He had fought the battle of political independence in the valleys. (Hear, hear, and loud applause.) He regretted for the sake of his ardent supporters that he had not succeeded, and he regretted too that so many men in the Rhondda bad ignored or been false to the principles of the political party which had given them the franchise. (Hear, hear.) He was also sorry that in the election there had been so much putting one class against the other. He had, in the best way he could, endeavoured to bring both classes together. (Hear, hear.) In such a district as theirs there was nothing so dangerous as setting class against class—not only masters against workmen, and workmen against masters, but tradesmen as well, for classes were independent. (Hear, hear). He had no ill-will against anyone in the Rhondda. (Hear, hear). They should not judge each other harshly, but be a little generous. (Hear, hear.) The Rhondda politically was now only a year old baby, and they could not expect the electorate to be so politically educated as they would be had they been accustomed to the discharge of franchise duties. (Hear, hear.) As to the permanent fund, he was glad he had taken the stand be had in the matter, and he noted with satisfaction that some who had taken a somewhat different stand were now coming round. (Hear, hear.) Personally, he was not so sorry at non- membership just now, for although he should not have shirked duty had he gone to St. Stephen's, he and they could see that there was severe work ahead in Parliament, and he was not averse to a little leisure. (Laughter.) He again thanked the supporters for their energy during the election, and eloquent evi- dence of regard after the election, and after remarking that he did his best for the constituency, and that he was glad to note that they were apparently satisfied on that point, he concluded by wishing the Rhondda all possible political and commercial success. (Loud and continued applause.) Mr. Lewis Davis, Who was received- with cheers, said that he was glad to find that his son, Mr. Fred Davie, had exhibited "such manliness and courage. (Loud applause.) He (Mr. F. Davis) had a bold heart, though he had come forward at first with trepidation. He bad evinced commendable self-possession and gentlemanliness. He did not know that it would be exactly fitting that. Mr. Fred Davis should come forward again in connection with the Rhondda repre- sentation, but be could pledge himself that Mr. Davis wou'd do all he could to promote Rhondda interests. (Loud applause.) The proceedings were brought to a close with a vote of thanks to the chairman. ANOTHER PRESENTATION. On Wednesday evening the local ladies, to the lumber of fally five hundred, held a gathering in the same building, under the presidency of Mrs. Lloyd, and presented Mr. Davis with a costly tea service, gained at £ 60, as a practical token of their regard for ui8 "Courage." There were theu present, beside Mr. e"-prtvis, his father, Mr. Lewis Davis, Brynder- wen, &;ra Davi'8) ana Miss Meta Davis, Rev. J. Owen !Je*S'i ■ev Jones, Nazareth, and Rev D. Owen, ana ie iciton8 addresses were delivered. THE BANQUET. On Thursday evening, a banquet in honour of Mr' F. L, Davis, was Riven at the Assembly-hall, Ferndale. The building b&d been tastefully decorated for the There Was a large attendance. The chair was occupied by Mr. \V. Morgan, Tynewydd, who was supported by Mr F. L. Davis, Brynderwen; Mr Lewis Davis, Brynderwen; Mr. Evan Davies, Prim- rose Hill; Mr Arthur J antes, Merthyr; Lieut. Lewis, Treberbert; Dr James, ^entre ■ j)r Warburton, Tre- herbert'; Dr Parry, rerndale Dr. Ivor Lewis. Cymmer; Mr Hull, London; Mr D. Evans, Bod- ringallt Mr Herbert lurkhouse, Brynbedw Mr StraiBsen, Mr Hodenway, Mr B. Lewis, and Mr L. Williams, Cardiff. The stewards were:—Dr. Parry, Rock House Mr R. Thompson, School House; Mr W. Thomas, Manages: Mr J. Richards, Inspector, T.V.R.; Mr A. Jepson, Commercial Hotel; Mr Evan Thomas, Albert House; Mr J. Jones, Emlyn House; Mr M. Morris, builder-; Mr Morgan, dyer; and Mr M. Thomas, junior, secretary. The caterer was Mr Maggs, of Cardiff, who had prepared an excellent dinner. The Chairman gave the loyal and patriotic toasts, which were musically honoured. Mr E. Cule, Treherbert, in giving The Ministers of all Denominations," pointed to the departure taken in the wording of this toast from that usually pro- posed on such occasions. This was an age of pro- gress. (Applause). The Nonconformity of the Land of Whito Gloves was pronounced enough to merit the compliment of abolishing class distinction in a matter like this. (Applause.) Rev. J. O. Jones, in responding, said the old phraseology of this partictlar toast smacked a good deal of the distinction of "first, second, and third class." (Laughter and applause.) He hoped that, with this new departure in drawing up the toast was begun a new, regime under which Nonconformist ministers could mix more with the people around them and partake of their joys as well aa their sor- rows, (Applause). Rev. D. Young also responded, and dwelt npon the iafliu-nce ef Nonconformity upon the geuteral welfare of the community, instancing their efforts in connec- tion with education as showing the material as well ar spiritual good done. (Applause). Rev. Mr Morgau likewise suitably replied. Mr J. Davies, The Army, Navy, and Volunteers," I to which Dr. Warburton and Captain Tallis respon- ded, anrid applause. The Chairman next gave the toast of the evening— Our Guest." (Great cheering.) The gatheriug there that night, he said, spoke for itself; and conse- quently be would not be expected to say much. They were there to show theirrespeetforthegallant manner in which Mr F. L. Davies came forward at the invi- tation of the Liberal Associatioa to offer his services as their representative in Parliament, and for theable, courageous and courteous maimer in which he carried on the contest. (Applause). The defeat was theirs, net his, tor Mr Davis had, by his actions, made his mark, not only in the Rhondda Division and in Gla- morganshire, but throughout the Principality. (Ap- plause.) He hoped they would have him in another time. (Applause). Mr T. Felix, Ystrad, sang :— Davis, our brave young hero, Of noble Cymric race, Fearless and bold in battle, Losing with honour and grace; Now that the struggle is over, Let us with joyous hearts, say I, Cheer up our future member Until the clouds roll by. Chorus. Wait till the clouds roll by. Davis, Wait till the clouds roU by; Davis, our future member, Wait till the clouds roll by. Onward, our friend, go onward, And climb the mount of fame, And en its snow-white banners Write your spotless name; Face all the sad disappointments, With a stout heart that knows no sigh, Never despair I but hope, friend, Until the clouds roll by. l Chorus. Onward, our friend, go onward, Heed not the stormy clan: Pau*e not until youVe sitting With the Grand Old Man. Within the walls of St. Stephen's Yet may yeur voice be ringing high, Patience and perseverance Will make the clouds roll by. Chorus." The chorus was enthusiastically taken up, and the singer, being recalled, rendered very effectively the Welsh song previously given in the afternoon meet- ing. Mr F. L. Davis, in rising to respond, was. received with great cheering. He thanked the chairman for the way in which he had proposed this toast, and thanked those present for the flattering manner in which they had received it. He had no doubt that if it were in their power to give him health, happiness, and prosperity he would have those things. (Ap- plause). They had the will if they had not the power. (Applause). He was very much obliged to Mr Felix for his song, but he had one fault to find with it, and that was that it was too flattering (cries of "No, no.") He would, at all events, take the lesson of the song to heart, and whenever he felt sad and depressed, wait till the clouds roll by." (Laughter and applause). He did not know how to properly express his grati- tude to his friends and supporters for the great kind- ness they had shown, and were showing, him. The novel but most gratifying presentation of the day preceding, and that day's festive meetings, were an agreeable change after the stress of electioneering. They there were ready to give him a hearing, and there was no likelihood of a repetition of such person- alities as "Send the boy to school"—(laughter) —" Send the boy to bed — (renewed laughter). He had experienced many and touching demonstra- tions of kindness from the period of his 21,st birthday till then. The Rhondda election bad secured him a large circle of friends, had extended his knowledge of the district, and had aided in his political education. They fought for principle, and they never flinched throughout the whole of the campaign. (Loud ap- plause.) Some of his supporters had suffered much annoyance, and even bodily harm and damage, in their personal occupation. With them he thoroughly and earnestly sympathised. But, of course, he could not help this. They, as a Liberal Party, had come out of the election contest with clean hands, and they had, notwithstanding all provocation, demeaned themselves like gentlemen. (Loud applause.) He once more thanked them, and he wished te record his gratitude to those of his friends who, at Ferndale, had given the other side such a fine hearing during Ing the election. (Applause.) He was really astonished to hear that, after he had chosen what he would like to have, there was more money contributed towards this presentation than was wanted. (Applause.) There was only one object more that he could possibly want and that was, well -(A voice: A wife," laughter and applause). Well, an object to take care of these very handsomfe presents. (Applause.) And no doubt they would agree with him that he had bet- ter get one for himself. (Laughter and applause.) In regard to the contest, it could not be said that they had acted upon the old saying, he who fights and runs away will live to fight another day," for they had stood their ground, at any rate- (Applause.) Dr James proposed, The President of the Liberal Association," and, in doing so, regietted that Mr Lewis Davis, who, when he first met him was chair- man of the Ystradyfodwg Local Board, did not appear to be able at present to take that part in public matters which his qualifiations eminently fitted him for. (Applause.) This was probably owing to his time being occupied with the great colliery concern of which he was the head. (Applause.) He felt sure they would all join him in wishing Mr. Davis health and longevity. (Applause.) He looked well. was in excellent hands, and there seemed to be no reason why he should not live another 40 years. (Applause.) He hoped the Liberal Association was not quite a thing of the past, and he thought that if Mr Lewis Davis could spare with his genuine ability, and resuscitate it, the organisation would yet be a power in the district. (Applause.) Mr. Lewis Davis returned thanks. He believed he did not deserve nearly all that Dr. Jsnies had said of him. He was very sorry that his various private duties in connection with his business precluded him from giving as much attention to public matters as he would like to give. When he consented to become the President of the Liberal Association he made it clearly understood that be could not give much time to the duties. At the same time he fully recognised the absolute necessity for all parties—Conservative as well as Liberal-to have properly constituted organi- sations, and although there bad been a good deal said against the Caucus he maintained that it was a piece of machinery as necessary for one party as another. (Applause.) He considered such organisations impor- tant for the protection of individual liberty. It was most important that the independence of every in- dividual voter should be guarded, and that no district should be dominated by any outside power whatever. (Applause.) That was an essential part of the recent battle. They were told that the gentleman who op- posed them, and who succeeded in being returned, was the nominee of people not confined to that district. He (the speaker) considered that politically, morally, unfair, and improper; and it was most important that at all future times the voice of the district alone should regulate what the district re- quired in regard to Parliamentary representation. (Applause.) Such an organisation should exclude as far as possible anything like class representation or I class legislation, and there ought not to be any attempt to injare the right of the individual by organising for class purposes. It was 'a most impor- tant thing that they should be fully and fairly repre- sented by whomsoever they selected to represent them in Parliament. (Applause.) He hoped, tbeie- j fore, that the Liberal Association would be resusci- tated, and weuld have more vigour, and greater tated, and weuld have more vigour, and greater breadth and greater width. (Applause.) If nececsaiy let it be more than 300; make it 400 or 500, or e\en 600, to render it a fair organisation, which nobody in th" world could gainsay. But once it was resuscitated, let this constituency be dominated by no voice outside the Division. (Applause.) Mr. Griffith Thomas, Mardy, next gave, The Visitors," coupling with the toast the names of Messrs. Lewis Williams, IIuil, aud B. Lewis. (Ap- plause.) I Mr Lewis Williams, in responding, remarked that [ even the Western Mail had beeu compelled, at the close of tlH' contest in the Rhondda to pay a tribute to the plucky vigour shown by Mr F. L. Davis during tbe campaign. Cardiff Liberals were deeply dis- appointed at the non-success of Mr Fred Davis. The working men took the deepest interest in his candi- dature, but he (Mr Williams) would rather lose with Mr Fred Davis than win with Mr Abraham. (Ap- plause). He alluded to the r;iliianism which was exhibited at some of the Rhondda meetings, and said that had a proper labour candidate come forward he knew one or two gentlemen who would have assisted with .£200 a year, but not in the case of Mr Abraham. He highly estimated the credentials and character of Mr Davis, who had conducted himself in the election as a ChrisHan gentleman. (Loud applause.) Mr. Hull (the London Ayent of the. Messrs. Davis) also responded, and referred to the wonderful progress made in this Valley since his first visit to it about thirty years 11;0. Mr B. Lewis followed with a pitby speech. Mr W. Thomas, Ferndale, proposed The Trade of the District," and dvvelt upon the want of pros- perity whi :h was now the principal feature of that trade. Mr D. Evans, Bodringallt, who reeponded, spoke in a similar strain, aud was followed by Mr A. Lewis.- I The Committee," The Press," and the Chair- man were afterwards given ami a most enjoyable gathering was brought to a«lose.

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