The Cardigan Bay Visitor

PARISH CHURCH, ABERYSTWYTH (ST. MICHAEL'S). SUNDAYS.—Holy Communion every Sunday at 8 a.m.; also, after Morning Prayer on the first and third Sun-la} s in the month. Morning Prayer and Sermon at 11. Litany on the first and third Sundays at 4 p.m. Eveiling Prayer and Sermon at 6.30. HOLY DAYS.—Holy Communion at S a.m. Morning Prayer at 10. Evening Prayer at 7. WKEK DAYS.—Morning Prayer daily at 10. Even- ing Prayer and Sermon on Wednesdays at 7. Hymns, "Ancient and Modern." Rev. J. HAVAKD PROTIIKEOE, M. A., Vicar. Mr. E. P. WYNNE, 7, Pur-street, j Churcli- Mr. B. ELLIS MOKUAN, 2, Marine-ter., ) wardens.

"Tnd^YO ABERYSTWYTH. Miscellaneous. Tennis Grounds, Smithffeld Road. Aborysfcwytn Reading Room and Public Free Library. PuLLc Baths, Newfoundland-street. Cambrian Railways. David Roberts, The Brewery, Trefechan. Mr*. CUppsrton, 10, Terrace Road. Owen & Sons, tailors. North Parade. H. P. Edward*, butcher, Great Darkgate-f treet. ]■ iienni-ot:, fishmonger, 29, Terrace Koad. Jui.ii Wafers', Tyinawr Llyfnant Valley, Refresh- ment-, &c. D..vid Lloyd, builder and contractor, Penglaisc Road Lodging \.hu,;o"" see Advertisement 2nd page. Mmchester and Milford Railway. W. Owen, balier nnd confectioner, North Parade. Cocoa Douse. 4. Chalybeate Terrace. Radnor Jiou.»e, Terrace Road, E.«P. Taylor, fruiterer. T. Thomas, 20, Great; Darkgate-street, fancy repository. Dicks, 12, Great Darkgate-street, boot shop. Grocer s. S. Evans, 5, North Parade. Noyes, Pier-street. Evar Williams, 26, Great Darkgate-streef. Hopkins & Co., 4, Great Darkgate-stre-jt. Thomas Powell & Co., Market-street. T. Griffiths, Lion Stores. John James, London Provincial Ten, Wine and Spirit Stores. J. EdwaiJs, 71, North Tarade. Drapers. C. M. Williams, 10, Pier-street. John Edwards & C" WeLh Flannel Depot, 20, Terrace Road and 14, Chalybeate Terrace. S. N. Cooke, 12, Pier-street, Aberystwyth, and 20, New-street, Birmingham. John Thomas, 27. Great Darkgate-street. Thomas Ellis, 9, Terrace Road. Daniel Thomas, 22 and 21, Little Darkgate-street. John Morgan, 3, Little Dr.rkgjite-street. J. H. Edwards, 2, North Parade, and Baker-street. The Emporium, 10, Pier-street. Rowland Morgan, 2, Great Darkgate-street. Lewis Griffiths, .1;3, Great Darkgate-street. Hotels. Blue Bell Hote], Terrace Road, Thomas Davies, pro- prietor. Lewis Jones, Boar's Head Hotel and Postinsr House, Queen's Road. J. Reese, Commercial Hotel, opposite the Railway Station. Queen's Hotel, Marine Terrace, W. H. Palmer, pro- prietor, Bellevue Hotel, Marine Terrace, W. H. Palmer, pro- prietor. Devil's Bridge and Waterfalls, W. J. Williams, pro- prietor. James Temperance Hotel, Mill-street. Photographers. H. H. Davies, 2", Pier-street. Gydes Photographic Studio, Cheltenham House, Pier Street. Staples, <i?r. John Jenkini, Queen's Hotel Livery Stables. D. Phillips, con:ev of,North Parade, 3, Mary-street. JeueUcrs. William Probin, Itcliarce House (opposite the Meat Market), and 1,\ Pier-sti eet. W. R. Jones 32, Great, Darkgate-street. J. Purtou, Justice House, 18, Terrace Road. E. Vaughan Pees, 2, King-street (near the College). • D. Thomas & Soli, 18, Great Darkgrte-strcct, J. P. Jone3,5, Pier-sucet. Cheraisls. E. P. Wynne, 7, Pier-street. Robert". Ellis, Terrace Road. J, P. Thomas, 5, Great Darkgate-street. Apartments. llaruwiek House, Queen's Road, Mrs. Kane, pro- prietress. Abergeldio House, Victoria Terrace, Mrs. Julian, proprietress. ADEiLVYRON. Apartments. Portland House, Mrs. Davies. Boot Shop. John Jones, S3, Alban Square. Chemist. E. Lima Jones. China Dealer. D. J. Davies, 4, Alban Square. Drapers. John Hugh Jones, Castle House, John Davies, London House, draper and grocer D. R. Davies, Albion House. W. Williams, Aerou House. Grocers. D. Hoes Jones, Alma House, grocer and ironmonger David .Tones, Cambrian House. John Williams, 3, Alban Square. Hotels. Feathers, Royal Hotel, Evan Jones, proprietor. Lloyd Jack Arms, Anno Evans, proprietress. Ironmongers. Howell & Son, 3, Market-street. Timber Merchants. Davies & Evans, Cadwyan Store. ABERDO\ERA. Messrs. Thomas & Co., chemists. BARMOUTH. Apartments, Evans Mrs., Minfor House and Glanymor House .Jones Evan, No. 1, Porkiugton Terrace. Post Office, Llwyngwril. Appraisers, C,c. Evans II, Barrow, Church-street. Williams Lewis, Barmouth and Dolgclley. jJootuiakers. Dicks.Church-street. Butcher. Hamcr Richard, Barmouth. Chemist. Griffiths G., 2, St. Ann's Square. Confectioners. Brattan M. and F., 2, Bellevue Arches, Evans E. R 2, Aelydon Buildings. Drapers. Evans John, Manchester House. Morris W. J. & Son, Cambrian Establishment Grocer. Roberts Robert, No. 1, The Arches. Hotels. Barmouth Hotel, W. J. Fulford, proprietor. Criterion, Private Hotel, J. Edwards, proprietress. Corysgedol Hotel, Mrs. Davies, proprietress. Lion Hotel, W. Jones, proprietor. Temperance Hotel, one minute's walk from the Station M. Evans, proprietor. Jciveller. Cotton J. W., 4, Bellevue Arches. lyine ltfei-eliants. R. Evans & Co., No. 1, Tyncoed Buildings. T Yatchmakcr. Owen G. E., next to the Barmouth Hotel. Wi'd Floivcrs. Kynoch J., Talydon Hotel. CRICCIETH. Grocers. W. T. Roberts & Co., new shop. D. D. Bowen, Deiniol House. J. Hughes & Co., Castle View. Hotels. Railway Hotel, Owen Parry, proprietor. The George Hotel, Thomas Evans, proprietor. Prince of Wales Hotel, Lewis Jones, proprietor. Marine Hotel, close to the sea. Drapers. R. W. Jones, Golden Eagle House. D. O. Price, The Post Office. Miscellaneous. G. P. Williams, general ironmonger, Eifiion House. D. Lloyd, stationer and bookseller. J. W. Bowen, A.P.S., chemist, Medical Hall. J. W. Coates, green grocer, Pirkiau Terrace. R. T. Pritchard, ironmonger, London House. Mrs. E. J. Elias, Cefn-y-gadair Llanystumdwy Criccietb. Building Sites, cbe. Houses on Marino Parade to Let. Building Sites to be Let or Sold, J. T, Jones, Parciau. Eligible Building Land to be Let on long leases, W. Watkin, Muriau. CORRIS. M. Thomas, chemist, photographic views, &c. DINAS MAWDDY. Buckley Arms Hotel, J. I. Burman, proprietor. DOLGELLEY. Apartments. Wern House Arthog, T. Lewis, proprietor. Boot Shop. Dicks, Victoria Buildings. Carver. Jolin Williams, Dolgelley. Confectioiiers. R. Davies, Bridge street. Mr. Evans, Eldon Row. Chemists. H. Morris, Lion-street. R. W. Williams, Queen's Square. Draper. Jones J. Meyrick, Meyrick House. Williams E. J., London House. Fishiuonytr. Mee J. I., Bridge End House. Grocers. Hughes D. E., The Old Post Office, Queen's Square. Miles Henry, Cambrian House. Jones Richard, New Shop. Hotels. Arran View, Mrs. Evans, proprietress. Angel Hotel, W.Williams, proprietor. Giymlwr Hotel. G. Arntield, proprietor. Taibot, Temperance and Commercial Hotel. Golden Lion, Royal Hotel. Royal Ship Hotel, E. Stokes, proprietress. Photographer. Whitehouse W. Latham, The Studio. Schools. Grammar Schools, J. H. Maishall, master. Dr. William's Endowed Schools, Wine Merchants. David Owen, The Cross Keys. MACHYNLLETH. Chemists. E. Rees, family and dispensing chemist. John Thomas, family and dispeusing chemist. Hugh Davies, chemist. Drapers. William Pugh, Maengwyn-strect W. M. Jones, silk niercvr. W. Davies, tailor and draper. R. Rees, Paris House, John L. Jones, London House. Miscellaneous. J. J. Davies, Maldwyn House, Houses to Let. Evan Jones, bookseller and stationer, Maengwyn* street. Thomas Brees, Eagle Tea Warehouses. Lion Hotel, Miss Roberts, manageress. J. M. Breeze, grocer, Dovey House. J. B. Davies, Rock Foundry. Hugh Lumley, coal and lime merchant. C. Williams. Wynnstay House, Apartments to Let. NEW QUAY. Miscellaneous. David James & Co., grocers. Black Lion Hotel, J. Patrick, proprietor. William James, draper, &c. J. O. Davies, drapers, &c. J. G. Rees, New Quay Cabinet Works. William Timothy, grocer. PORTMADOC. Hotel. Sportsman and Commercial Hotel, Mary Francis, pro- prietress. Grocer. D. Roberts & Co., grocers. PWLLHELI. Eifl Temperance and Commercial Hotel, William Jones, proprietor, STRATA FLORIDA. Black Lion Hotel, D. Jenkins, proprietor. TANYBWLCII, VALE OF FESTINIOG. Hotels. Oakuley Arms Hotel, L. J. Rae, proprietress. Grap.is Hotel. Evan Davies, proprietor. TOWYN. Apartments. Cadvan House, J. Edmunds, proprietor. Mrs. H. Williams, Plas Edwards. No. 1, Pier Villa, Mrs. E. Ilumphrevs. No. 1, Plas Edwards, Mrs. Hughes. Brynymor. Mrs. Stealey. Baths. St. Cadvans Wells and Baths. Boot Shop. A. EVftlF, 7, College Green. Confectioner. n. Daniel, confectioner and grocer. Chemists. M. Howell Jones, A.P.S. Robert J. Roberts, 0, College Green. Drapers. John Maethlom James, Cambrian House. U. Edmunds, Manchester House. Fishmonger, J. W. Edwards, Liverpool House, opposite the Post Orrlec. Game Dealer and Butcher. SilvaLHs Evans, Porthgwyn. Grocers. T. Davies, Meirion House. John Whittaker. 44, High-street. The Boot; comer of Trunkwell and Red Lion-street. Miscellaneous. W. Rowlands, auctioneer and valuer. R: ] Lowlands & Sons, painters, &c. D. & J. Daniel, ironmongers. R. W. Jones, bookseller. R. G. Price, wine merchant. Tredegar Arms, R. Rowlands, proprietor. J. Humphreys, coal merchant. Corbet and Raven Hotel.

MARINE TERRACE. Rock House, Mrs Lloyd— Mr Hughes, Newport, Salop Miss Paddock, do Miss Paddock, Aston Manor, Newport Miss Norris, Handsworth, Birmingham Miss Freeman, Falmouth Mrs and the Misses Freeman, London Mr J. E. Sheldon, Wednesbury Air J. G. Bullock, do Misses Hodkinson Miss Jones, Birmingham Mr and Mrs Daniel, nurse and children, St. John's London 7, Miss Jones— Mr W. T. and Mrs Walker, the Poplars, Maccles- tield Mrs F. Roberts, Sarney, Llanymynech Miss Jones, Broniarth, near Welshpool 9, Mrs Williams— Mrs Bornford and family, Pitchill, Evesham Miss Smith, Salford Mrs Jephcott, Alcester Mrs Briumon, Essex Mrs Frank, Shrewsbury Miss Frank, do Mr E. Frank, do Mr, Mrs, and Miss Instone, do Mrs and Miss Williams, Llanfyllin Rectory 11,— Mr and Mrs Hind and family, Leamington Mr George and Miss Hind, do Mr and Mrs Dunlop Gemmill and family, Canada Mrs Morgan, Brecon Mr, Mrs and Master Hughes and nurse, Brecon Mr and Mrs Price, do Miss Thompson, Hereford Mrs Holme, do Mr and Mrs Richardson, Caratham 12, Miss Rees- Mrs Thomas and party, Llandilo Mr and Mrs J. T. Booth, Lichfield Miss E. Perks, do. Miss Perks, Aldridge 15, Miss Evans- Mr and Mrs Smith, Wolverhampton Mrs Tomlins, Bcwdley Miss Fair, Stockport 16, Miss H. Hughes- Misses Clutterbuck (2), Rickmansworth Capt. and Mrs Davies, Llanelly Miss Holmes, do Misses Newill, Welshpool 17, Mrs Jones- Mrs and Miss Disturnal, baby and nurse, Wednes- bury Mr and Miss Cranstown, Ludlow Mr George Cranstown 18, Miss Owens— Mr Stephens, Womaston, Kington, Hereford Mrs W aith, do Miss Jones, do Mr and Mrs Skinner, Birmingham Belle Vue Hotel- Rev J. Hamond, Vicarage, St. Austell Mr Tipton, Shropshire Mr Fisher, Welshpool Dr Aukones, Birmingham Mr and Mrs Smyth, Wolverhampton Mr Carr, Manchester Mr J. Wright, do Mr Smith, Liverpool Dr and Mrs Turner, Hereford Mr and Mrs Everall Mr and Mrs Price, Brecon Mr and Mrs Prcece, Scotland Hey Sheldon Mr Lafoe I r. Lewis, Aston, Birmingham Mr and Mrs Smyth, Tottenhall, Staff Mr and Mrs Peacock Mr Walkanan, Moseley, Birmingham 24, Mrs Kenrick- Miss Pierce, Newport, Salop Master Charles Bishop, do Mr, Mrs, and Miss Davies and family, Leicester Mr, Mrs, and Miss Davies, Newport, Mon. 29, Mr Evans— Alrs and AIiss Wood, Bitli Mrs Forrest, family and nurse, Kenilworth Miss Hyslop, Kenilworth Miss Ilolley, Bath 35, Bryn-y-mor House, Mrs M. Nelson— Mrs Williams, Pontypridd Mr and Mrs Griffin, Thame, Oxon Mr and Mrs Mallin, do Mrs Latham, do Miss Humphreys and maid, Berriew, Montdomery- shire Mrs and Miss Blanshard, Hooka, Yorkshire Misses Hiley Mr Blanshard Mr E. W. Smith, Birmingham Messrs Richardson, Hidl 39, Glyndwr House, Miss Griffiths— Mr Buckley, Hereford .10, Miss 1\elson- Messrs and Miss Turnell, Handsworth, Birmingham Mrs Be.ldoes, Earls, Ditton M iss Corbctt, do I Miss Parker, Bretforton Worcestershire Miss France, Shrswsbury Mr, Mrs, and Misses Peach, Stafford Miss Evans, do .12, Mrs M. Jones— Mr and Mrs Hilton, Burton-on-Trent Mr and Mrs Taverner, do. The Misses Nelson, Manchester Mrs Sexton, do. Miss Saverack, Malta Mr W. Nelson, Manchester Mr Hopkins, Glcnview, Pontypridd Mrs Stallybrass, nurse and baby, Taffs Well, Glain Miss Tucker, Cardiff 43, Picton House, Miss Osmotl ei^y— Mrs and Miss Hatt rsley, Rugeley Mrs Whitlaw and Mrs ingpeu, Kensington, London Misses Williams, Handsworth, Birmingham Miss Ward, Rovy, Nr. Liverpool 48, Mrs Burton— Mr James Hall, ELble, Stretford Miss Hall, do. Miss Brown, do. Master Harold Hitchen, do. Mr and Mrs Hopkins, Birmingham Misses (2) Hopkins, do. 49, Mrs D. Lewis- Miss Kate and Sophia Brianlt, Camberwell Miss Canys, London Miss Kato Polley, Leytonstone Miss Preen, Ross 56— Mr and Mrs Allridgc and family, Birmingham Chatham House, Mrs Edwards— Mr and Mrs Peel, baby and nurse, Rhegwortliig Mr and Mrs Enerel and family, Malvern Master and Misses Higham, Birmingham 29, Mrs Edwards- Misses Macdonakl, Baih Mrs and Miss Brooke, Shrewsbury Mr Johnson, Birmingham Miss Griffiths, do 60, Mrs Williall;s- Mr and Miss Bolton, Answorth, Birmingham c') Miss Sharp, Reading Master Tobias, Denlianhy 61, Mrs Hogg- Mr and Mrs Evans and family, Bromyaid Mr and Mrs Berries, Abergavenny Mrs Davies, Cwrtmawr 62, Mrs D. Davies— Mr and T. W. Davies, Welshpool Mrs Humphreys, Welshpool Mrs Bluek, childen and nurse Miss Hessey, Tipton Miss Smith, do 64. York House Miss Russell- Mrs Davies and family, Abergavenny Mr and Mrs Williams, nurse and children, Hereford Miss Hardy Kingsland, do The Misses Foot 65, Clifton House, Mrs Powell Mr and Mrs Wilson and family, Newport, Salop Mrs and Miss Wedge, do Mrs Pidgeon, do Miss Turner, do Mr and Mrs Beadell, Wimbleton, Surrey Miss Collin, do Miss Johnson and friends, Hereford Mr and Mrs A. G. Gallant, family and nurse, Bridg- north, Salop ALBERT PLACE. Queen's Hotel- Mr and Mrs Hargleaves Mr Aris, Oswestry Mrs Mounes, Kent Mr W. F. Walker, London Mr P. Walker, London Mr Griffiths, Reading Mr Howell, Surrey Mr Rowlands Mr and Mrs Davies, family and maid Mrs C. H. Caldicott, Edgbaston Mr Herman, London Miss Molesworth, Cornwall The Rev, Mrs, and Miss Tritton, Sussex The Rev, Mrs, and Mr Jerdan, Greenock Captain Barker, R.E., Oswestry Mrs and Miss Mann, Birmingham Mr Streeton, London Mrs and Miss Parry Jones, Hereford Mr and the Misses Collins, London Miss Gore, London Miss Potts, London Mrs and Miss Wheler, Yorkshire Mr and Mrs Warley Mrs Underhill, family and maid, London Mr and Mrs Balbray, Manchester 2, Dumbarton House, Mrs Humphreys— The Misses Hooper Ashbourne, Miss Mitchell Ash- bourne, Derbyshire 3, Mrs Cree- Mrs Langdon and family, Bristol VICTORIA TERRACE. 5, Plynlimon House, Mrs Pierce- Mr and Mrs Taylor,"Burslem Mr and Mrs W. T. Bannister and family, Kidder minster Mr Goosetry and family, Burslem, Staffordshire Mrs and Miss Fowler, and family, Great Malvern Mr C. Bannister and family, Claverley Mr Malone, Stoke-upon-Trent 6, Trafalgar House, Mr Felix- Mr McConnel, Wilmslow, Cheshire Mrs McConnel, do Mr E. G. Muff, Sunny Bank, Ilkeley, and nurse Mrs Laidlaw, Withington Misses (3) Laidlaw, do Mr and Mrs Alabaster and family, Moseley, Bir- mingham 7, Brighton House, Miss Lewis- Mr and Mrs Belham, London Miss Stevens, do Mr and Mrs Smalwood and niece Mr and Mrs Lewis and family, Birmingham BRYNYMOR TERRACE. Bay View Cottage, Mrs Lloyd- Mr Farmer, Newcastle-under-Lyne Mrs and Misses Hohkins, Bath 2, Glenlossie House, Mrs Hosking- Mrs Crosby, Salford Mrs Donnell, Southport Mr Adshead, Newcastle-on-Tyne 4, Mrs Edwards- Miss King, Burton on Trent Miss Ottewell, Derby 5, Mrs Ellis- Mr and Mrs May, baby and nurse Mrs and Miss Haw, and Master Haw, Manchester The Misses Kain, Pulney, London Mr J. J. S. Rows, Liverpool TERRACE ROAD. Blue Bell, T. Davies— Mr and Mrs Webb, Hereford Miss Dillon, do 29, Lisburne House, Mrs Bennison— Mr, Master and Miss Luith, Brecon Miss Price, do Beach House, Miss Lloyd— Mrs Talbot, Leicester Miss Craddock, do 34, Mrs Recs- Miss Ironmonger, Newark-on-Trent Mrs Wardell, do. Miss Derry, do. NORTH PARADE. 21, Mrs W. Owen- Mr and Mrs Oeton and sons, Leicester 27, Mrs W. Jones — Mrs and Miss Becbee, Wolverhampton 30, Nlrs Cole- Miss Parkes, Warwick Miss Few do 34, Mrs Williams- Mr and Mrs Prole, London Mr Vaughan, Oswestry 35, Mrs Ellis- Mr and Mrs Bradley, Manchester Miss Mace, do. 39, Miss Evans- Misses Sharrocks Salford Masters and Miss Hearvey, do Mr Pautfreet, Manchester Mr Field, West Bromwich 41, Mrs Owens- Mr and Mrs Evans, Brecon Mrs Jones, do Mrs Thomas, do 42, Mrs Atwood- Mr and Mrs Phillips, Cardiff Mrs and Miss Pryce, Newtown Miss Goldsworthy, Llanidloes 43, Miss Morgan- Mrs Smith, Manchester Miss Morgan, Manchester Miss Coy, do. Miss Harrison, _Leamington Misses Lot, do. Miss Higgins, Northfleet, Kent Miss Surman, Brockley, Kent Miss Harrison, Marylebone 65, Mrs Rowe— Mr and Mrs Radford, Mayfield 71, Mrs Edwards- Mrs Richards, Handsworth, Birmingham Miss Richards, do. do. Miss Moore, do. do. 73, Mrs Jones— Mr H. King, Nottingham Mr J. Smith, do. Mr, Mrs, and Misses (3) Chilton, Wolverhampton PORTLAND STREET. 4, Brunswick House, Mrs Jones- Miss Hughes, Oswestry Mrs Lewis, Crickheatre Hall Mr and Mrs Nicholls and sons, Bilston 5, Mrs Aston- Mr and Master Hall, Shrewsbury Mr Watson, Tamworth 8, Glasfryn House, Mrs Captain Davies— Mr and Mrs Coulthard and family, Builth Wells Mr, Mrs, and Misses (2) Christmas, Warwick Mrs Walters, Leamington

communications between this outward world of ours and the inner or lower one of Annwn—the unknown world—the dominion of Gwyn Ap Nudd, the mythic king of the fabled realm—peopled by those children of mystery, Plant Annwn and the lid is still current amongst the of our mountains in the occa- sional visitations of the Gwragedd Anmvn, or dames of Elfin land, to this upper world of ours. In years gone bv these dames were wont to make their appear- ance, arrayed in green, in the neighbourhood of Llyn Barfog, chiefly at eventide, accompanied by their kine and hounds, and on quiet summer nights in par- ticular, their ban-hounds were often to be heard in full cry pursuing their p i,cy--tlie 'souls of doomed men dying without baptism and penance—along the upland township of Cefnrhos-ucha. Many a fanner a sight of their comely milk-white kiio many, a swain had his wul turned to romance and poesy by a sudden vision of the dames in the guise of damsels arrayed in green, and radiant in beauty and grace and many a sportsman had his path crossed by their white hounds of supernatural newness and comliness, the Cwn Annwn but never had one been favoured with more than a passing view of either till an old farmer residing at Dyssyrnant. in the adjoiniug valley of Dyffryn Gwyn, bceamc at last the lucky captor of one of their milk-white kine. The acquaintance which the Gwavthegy Llyn, the kins of the lake, had formed with the farmer's cattle, like the loves of the angels for the daughters of men, became the means of cap- ture and the fanner was thereby enabled to add the mystic cow b his own herd, an event in all eases believed to be most conducive to the worldly pros- perity of him who should make so fortunate an acquisition. Never was there such a cow, never such calves, never such milk and butter, or ciiecse, and the fame of the Fuwch Gyfeiliorn, the stray cow, was soon spread abroad through that central part of Wales known as the district of Rhwng y ddwy Afon, from the banks of the Mawddach to those of the Dovey— from Aberdysynwy to Abereorris. The farmer, from a small beginning, rapidly became, like Job, a man of substance, possessed of thriving herds of cattle-a verv patriarch among the mountains. But, alas, wanting Job's restraining grace, his wealth made lion proud his pride made him forget his obligation to the clfia cow, and fearing she might soon become too old to be profitable, lie fattened her for the butcher. Even then she did not fail to distinguish herself, for a more monstrously fat beast was never before seen. At lust the day of slaughter came—an eventful day in the annals of a mountain farm— the killing of a fat cow, and that cow such a monster of obesity No wonder all the neigbours were gathered together to see the sight The old farmer looked upon the pre- parations in self-pleased importance—the butcher felt he was about to perforin no common feat of his' craft, and, baring his arms, he struck the blow—not now fatal, for before" even a hair had been injured, his arm was paralyzed—the knife dropped from his hand, and the whole company was electrified by a piercing cry that awakened echo in a dozen hills, and made the welkin ring again and lo and, behold the assemblage saw a female figure clad in green, with uplifted arms, standing on one of the craigs overhanging Llyn Barfog, and heard her calling with a voice load as thunder— Coiae yellow Anvil, stray horns, Speckled OTIC of the lake, and the hov»les$Dotliri, Arise, come hotr.s. And }10 sooner were these words oi power uttered than the original lake cow, and all the progeny to the third and fourth generations, were in full flight towards the heights of Llyn Barfog, as if pursued by the evil one. Self-interest quickly roused the farmer, who followed in pursuit, till, panting breathless, he gained pn eminence overhanging the lake, but with no better success than to behold the green-attired dame leisdrely dcceuding mid-lake; accompanied by the fugitive cows and their calves formed in a circle around her, they tossing their tails, she waving her hands in a scornful manner,' as much as to say, You may catch us, my friend, if you can," as they disappeared beneath the dark waters of the lake, leaving only the yellow water lily to mark the spot where they vanished, and to perpetuate the memory of this strange event. leallwhile the farmer looked with rueful countenance upon the spot where the elfin herd had disappeared, rnd had ample leisure to deplore the effects of his greediness, as with them also departed the prosperity which had hitherto attended him, and he becainc impoverished to a degree below his original circumstances. In his altered circum- stances few felt pity for one who in the noontide flow of prosperity had shown himself so far forgetful of favours received, a3 to purpose, slaying his benefactor. C,i-ri.i.-A very pleasant excursion can be made from Aberdovey by taking a train to Machynlleth and thence to Corns by the narrrow gauge railway which will be seen to the north of Machynlleth Station. The line runs for about six miles among the mountains alongside the picturesque Dulas. From Corris during the summer months conveyances run to Talyllyu Lake which lies ¡,t the southern foot of Cader Idris. The return journey may be made to Corris and home via Machynlleth or from the Lake to Abergynolwyn (three miles) where train may be taken for Towyn and Aberdovey. jjiy/iiut Valley —This beautiful valley lies within easy reach of Aberdovey. Train must be taken to Glan- dovey (changing at the j unction). From Glandovcy the turnpike road to the left lends to the entrance of the glen (which can be seen to the east when travelling 011 the line between the junction and Glan- dovey. A stream of water, which rises in Plyn- limon, finds its way to the sea through the valley and marks the boundary line between North and South Wales. It also divides the counties of Cardigan and Montgomery and the dioceses of Bangor and St. David's, and it formed the boundary line between the old divisions of this part of Wales into Powisland and Dehoubarth. Tile Llyfnant is one of the five rivers that rise on Pivnlbnon, and tradition goes that the Fountain Nymphs representing these rivers 41 once upon a time agreed to pay a visit to Father Ocean on the following iy. V aga (the Wye), the early riser, was the first to start on the journey, and meandered through an extensive track of beautiful country before paying her visit. Sabrina (the Severn), starting later, was nevertheless able to traverse a fine region on her way to the ssa. Rheidol, more sluggish in rising, was con.-ittamed to make a snorter course and the Llyf- nant and Dulas, by sleeping longer still, were com- pelled to make the best of their way to the sea, and to deny themselves the pleasure of an extended excursion. About a quarter of a mile to the left from Glandovey station a nuger-post marks where the by-way leads up the Llyfnaut Valley. In two-and-a-half miles the picturesque fall of Glaspwll will be seen, and a mile- and-a-half still further on, Pistill Rhaiadr. The return journey may be made on the opposite side of the Llyfnant; or the branch road at Glaspwll may be taken, which in two miles and a half leads into Mach- ynlleth, where train may be taken for Aberdovey. A sail up the river Dovey on a line evening is most enjoyable. The mountains rise on either side of the I estuary and appear to close in up the valley in the direction of Machynlleth. Ths tide serves beyond the railway bridge at Glandovey, at which spot the water may be left for a return journey by rail to Aberdovey. About a mile and a half from Aberdovey, over the mountains, is that present loop-hole of retreat known as the Happy Valley. Through the valley a road runs to the right to Pennal, and to the left to Towyn. The valley is also watered by a line trout stream. On the side "of the valley opposite that descended on walking from Abcrciovey, rises to 1334 feet the mountain Gorlan Fraith. There is a cairn, or a heap "of stones, on the summit. The view fiom it will more than repay the labour of ascent. The Dysynni Valley beneath, Cardigan Hay, with the vast extent of coast from the Carnarvon mountains to Pembrokeshire, pre Bent a grand panorama. Another source of enjoyment at Aberdovey may be found in the extensive banks on the opposite side of the Dovey. The sandbanks are interesting to those skilled in eonchologv, and the pools offer plenty of specimens for small acquaria. A ferry beat plies between Aberdovey and the Penrhyn on the opposite side of the river, where there is a refuge. It appears to be a very ancient, if not royal, ferry, as Jenkin ap iorwerth, of Ynysmaengvvyn, was farmer or lessee under the Crown of the mills of Kefyug (Cefn) and CaethleiF (Caethie), and of the Ferry at Aberdovey in the year of Henry VI. The walk from the I'enrhyii may be continued three miles into Borth, either by following the line of poles or by rounding the sandy promontory and following the beach. The ■and dunes as seen from the beach are very fine. From Jjorth the return may be made by train. Along the fehore to Towyn (four miles) and on to the River Dvsynni (between one and two miles further) 0 where a charming view up the Dysyui.i alley, with fader Idria aiuf the Bird Keek in t! e background, may be obtained, Return to Towyu and home by train. From Aberdovey to Machynlleth the.: c is an enchant- in;: walk or drive. 'Ih.y iond for abo;it four miles runs along liu; northern bank of the f :ivev Yvey and affords a fine panoramic view of sea, alley, rb tr and mountain. At the cad of the four miles the load tends off to the jeft and vsacliis in about three mil- s the village of Pennal, in the neighbourhood of which are slate quarries. Continuing the main road three miles further up the Dov.;y Valley Machynlleth will be reached, a town conjectured to have been built on the site of Ivlaglona, the principal station of the Romans in Montgomeryshire. From this place branch off the Toy Railway leading oil among the picturesque 1 L' i mountains surrounding Corris. The return to Aber- dovey from Machynlleth may be made by train. The whole walk or drive has been described as fol- lows :—" The read from Aberdovey proceeds along the rocky banks of the Dovey, through which it iscui like a ledge or shelf fo- nearly the whole of it'3 course, pre- senting in places cutting in the naked sides of the slate rocks, of ditiercut degrees of altitude and of character. After passing Trefrhyg, or Trefri, on a point jutting out into the river, the banks of the rivet- are cLthed with trees and underwood from the bas« to the summit, broken in places by stripes of cultivation, as at Abergroes and Pantoiddol. These, in con- junction with the broad estuary of the Dovey, and the opposite low shore of Cardiganshire, backed by high mountains amongst which Moel-y-llyn is pre-eminent in the outline, form a landscape of great extent and beauty. On passing the point of Frongoch, the road leaves the Dovey, and passing Gogartli, reaches Pen- nal, a village beautifully situated near the junctions of several small streams, which, after uniting below the village, discharge themselves into the Dovey a little lower down. On the farm of Cefngaer, in the parish of Pennal, the remains of a circular fortification of considerable extent were formerly visible. From the fort to the water side was a broad hard road or causeway, of pitched bebbles or stone, from ten or twelve yards wide, continued in a straight line through meadows and marsh land for two hundred yards, to the river side. Roman coins and pottery, and other articles, vestiges of Roman-occupation, have been from time to time dug up there. Mr Vaughan, of Hengwrt, mentions his having seen a silver piece of Domitian found there and those ot Augustus and Tiberius have likewise been found near the main fort. The name implies the fort on the ridge, and has been conjectured to have been an outpost to the more im- portant Roman Station of Maglona at Machynlleth. Esga; r Weddan, a farmhouse in the parish of Towyn, but near Pennal formerly called Plas-yn-y-rotft, was the residence and patrimony of an ancient family, named Price, or Prys the Prices of Esgair Weddan are supposed to have ended with Mary, daughter of Robert Price, Esq., who died in 1771 her father cued in 1702, and was buried at St. Alkmond's, Shrews- bury; her sister Anne in 1750. The estate, it is believed, was left by the former to the Edwardses of Tal- garth,towhom they Mere related, though not through the male line. In the parish of Pennal lived LeucuLlwyd, or Lucy Lloyd, a lady of great personal beauty and amiability ot manners. She was beloved (but against the wishes of her friends) by Llewelyn Goch ap Meurie, heir of Nannau, who was an eminent poet, and flourished from 1330 to 1370. When her lover had gone on a journey to South Wales, she was told by her father, llS a means of wearing her affections from him, that he was married to another person upon hearing which she fell down and immediately expired. Her lover, on his return home, composed a pathetic elegy on her the original is preserved in Manuscript, and a translation is printed in Jones' Bardic Museum. This occurred about the year 1340. A. recombent effigy of Luev Lloyd is still to be seen in Northop Church, in Flintshire. The road from Pen- nal towards Machyn'd th has been much improved by a deep cutting before leaching Pantliudw, beyond which, the Dovey is crossed by the first or lowest bridge on its stream, at Pont-ar-dyfi, and the town of Machynlleth is soon reached.