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MACHYNLLETH. GENERAL INFORMATION. Chairman of Board of Guardians, Mr E. Hughes; clerk, Mr D. Evans County Court Registrar, Mr D. Evans. Stamp Office, Mr J. Thomas, chemist Stationmaster, Mr A. Harries Liberal Club, Messrs R. Lewis and G. F. Roberts Conservative Club, Mr N. Lloyd Jones. POSTAL REGULATIONS. Post closes for Aberystwyth, Dolgelley and inter" Mediate towns at 6.0. a.m., and to all parts at 9.0. a.m. Por Aberystwyth and Corris at 4.40 p.m. general night tnail at 6.30 p.m., 10 minutes extra with extra stamp. Delivery from all parts at 7.30 p.m. and at 5.30 p.m. On Sunday there is one delivery at 10 a.m. post closing "t 6.30 p.m. Telegraph office open from 8 to 8 on Week days, and from 8 to 10 a.m. on Sundays. BANKS. National Provincial Bank, manager, Mr H. Lloyd ^ones. London and Provincial Bank, manager, Mr W. R. Williams. FLACFS OF WORSHIP. English services at St. Peters and Christ Church as Well as at the Presbyterian Chapel Welsh Services at the Churches as well as at Calvinistic Methodist, In- dependent, Wesleyan and Baptist Chapels. BOATING, BATHING AND FISHING. Boats for the Dovey may be hired of Mr John Lllmley. There are several convenient spots in the ^ighbourhood of the town for bathing in the river. only does the Dovey afford opportunities for recrea- tion in these ways, but the river is one of the best in Wales for salmon, sewin and trout fishing. The manor of Cyfeiliog, with all running waters, was granted by Charles II to John Pugh of Mathavarn, and is now held by Sir Watkin Williams Wynn. It is strictly preserved, but the necessary tickets may be obtained of Mr J. Thomas, chemist, or of the riverkeeper at Cemmaes Village. RECREATION GROUNDS. Penrallt is a precipitous hill overlooking the town and commanding a full view of the valley and estuary of the Dovey. The Wylfa, a hill to the south of the town, includes the above-named view, with Cardigan Bay and romantic scenery. The Park Common on either side of the Llanidloes road give ample grounds for lawn tennis, cricket aud picnics. There is also a Golf of 9 links on the Park. MINERAL SPRINGS. There are chalybeate wells just outside of the town at Llynlleodd, as well as at Rafodygarreg 11 miles out of the town on the Aberystwyth road. There are open baths at Penegoes, one mile to the north, which have been used for generations aud have the reputation of having cured people suffering from rheumatism. SITUATION, &c. Machynlleth, which is supposed to have been the Maglona of the Romans, is situated on the fine salmon river Dovey. It stands in a magnificent valley where several passes through the surrounding mountains converge, and is five miles from the sea. Owen Glyndwr, who in 1402 made the last struggle for Welsh Independence, is said to have summoned a Parliament at Machynlleth, at which he was pro- claimed Prince of Wales. The house where the Parliament was held is still intact. An old town hall, erected in 1783 formerly gave a quaint appearance to the town, but in 1S73 it was replaced by an elegant clock tower built to commemorate the coming-of-age of the present Marquess of Londonderry, then Viscount Castlereagh. Flannel manufacture is carried on in the town and neighbourhood, slate enamelling at Esgergeilog on the Corris Railway, and there are extensive slate quarries at Corris, Dinas Mawddwy, and Glandovey. WALKS. To the east of the town, over the South Dulas, turning to the left at Felingerrig, along the river hank to the Cambrian line, thence along the Dovey river to the old Dovey bridge and the turnpike road leading into the town. To the east of the town, over the Dulas by Felin- gerrig bridge, to the left on the old road, through the woods to Caerlloi and Bryntudur, where the valley of the Dovey comes into full view up to Mallwyd and Dinas Mawddwy. Continue along the road to the east for Ii mile when Penegoes is reached, a picturesque village. Near the schools are mineral baths. It was in the village that Wilson, the landscape painter, was born. After visiting the church, cross the road past the Vicarage, and proceed along the lane to Penrhosmawr and Forge village where the Dulas descends over craigs and runs among boulders and the scenery gives fine opportunity to the artist. Here, it is said, the Romans worked several mines and manufactured their goods. Cross the ivy-covered bridge and follow the road into Mach- ynlleth. To the east end of the town and turn to the right, pass Ogowyddan Mine, and continue the road to the side of Cerrigclochty Quarry, Forge village and the river Dulas being beneath to the left. Rhiwlwyfan farm is then reached and commands a view of Mach- ynlleth Church, the Ceniarth valley and PI > nlymon range of mountains. Follow the road to Bwlch farm, when one or two roads may be taken-to the right past Glanymeryn farm and a pretty stream, into the town- ship road running past Gelligoch into the Machynlleth turnpike road or, take a southerly course over the hill whence the Llyfnant valley and the Dovey estuary can be seen. To the south of the town and ascend the Wylfa Hill, by a lane to the left. At the summit is Brynglas which was used as a summer house by Owen G lyii, i wr. Follow the turnpike road to Gelligoch Bridge, turn to the left, pass Gelligoch farm and proceed to Felin- rhysglog Falls which are worth seeing. By keeping to the left the pedestrian will be brought to Wylfa Hill. To the north of the town, past the Railway Station, and on to Dovey:Bridge, thence to Cwmgila Farm by a path leading over the hills to Tywyllnedwydd and the village of Pennal, where the iloyal Fern grows. Instead of taking the direction to Pennal, tarn to the right at Gwmgila, so past Gelligen farm avid proceed over the hills through the wo Jds o J-acfcperthog where the Co i-is train may lie taken back into Mash- ynileth or, t u; pedtsfcraiu can cruss 1he liver to tlif old coacn roa where a magnificent view may bn had of the Me: ionethsiiire side. The village of j.!anwriri forms an intere-ting ohje::1 for a walk. Leave t ie Dovey Bridge by the road tc the right, proceed to Fridd Gate And oil to Llanwrin At Llauwtin tlv. church may be vitdted, and bj following the ivad a short distance, Mathafarn, said t( have b> en the habitation in 1485 of David LlWyil 1t1 Leweliyu, a pott and scholar, another of those wh( en ertait.ed the Karl of Richmond on his march fron Mil ford. By f liowing the road, Ccminaes Roac station will h i\ ached, v\h.ie train may hi taken baeli to Macliy. lie h. TRU'S I Llyftxiiit -Tit s beautiful retreat may bt easily reached from Machynlleth by leaving the towr by the south toad, turning up the lane to the left bj Plas lodge, and by following the road tip the valley t, the secluded hamlet of Glaspwll, where to the right, about half a mile further up stream, is the beautifu waterfall of Cwmmaiadr, advancing a mile a cascade about 300 feet high is reached and to the lett i magnificent fern and tree-covered valley througt which runs the Llyfnant. The scene changrs nearly every minute of the walk. By going tio-An the valley from Glaspwll, Glaudovey Station w ill be reached fi about 3 miles, where train may be taken into Mach. ynlleth. Corri.i. -No one sojourning at Machynlleth even foi a few days should fail to visit Corris, Talyllyn Lake aod Cader Idris. A narrow gauge line runs up tc Corris, whence conveyances run to Talyllyn lake, tht foot of Cader Idris, and the centre of the wildest p jr. tions of Wild Wales. Aberdovey, loityit, Borth, &c,-A few miles run by traiN will bring the visitor either to sea hoard at Aber dovey or Towyn, &c., on the coast line or to Borth and its extensive mains on the main line. Gelligen Stone Cliests. -Curious water excavations may be seen in the Gelligen Stone Chests, which lie 3 miles out of Machynlleth by way of FI idd Farm. Tht better way, however, of seeing the Chests is to go to Llwyngwern on the Corris line. Mllutitaiiis. -There are rocks at Pennant (10 mile?), and an almost perpendicular waterfall of great depth a lake at Cvvmrhaiadr (3 miles), hut if the visitor to Machynlleth wants mountain climbing he may select from half-a-dozen mountains which lie close at hind. There is Plynlimou (2,463 feet), approached in nine miles by the Llanidloes roul Arran-ge-hel, (2,224 feet), five miles out of town Arran Fawddwy (2,972 feet), reached by taking train to Dinas Mawddwy (the smallest city in the world), whence it is four miles off, and, last, liiit net least, Cader Idris (2.929 flet) the most beautiful of all the Welsh mountain* to the foot, of which at Talyllyn the Corris train and conveyances will aseist the tourist.

I MERIONETH CHAIUTIKS. PARISH OF DOLGELLEY. On Tuesday Mr W Cadwaladr Davies, a«si-tant charity commissioner, h Id an inquiry in o t) e Charities of the paiish of Dolg-dley. *t the County Hall. Among tiose pment were the Revs Joh-i L!oyd, rector D Herbert, clIrate; -John William*, B.A. (C.M. minhter); E Davies, Wesleyan Hugh Roberts, Sliilo Messrs R Jones Griffi h, solicit >r (clerit to the County Intermediate Education Com- mit?ee) W R vies, solicitor, (cle, k to the Governors of Dr Williams' School); J Chirlt-s [ Hugnes. solicit! r (secretary 10 the Vaug'.aii Scholar- ship); Dr Edward Jones (chairman of the In:cr- mediate Joint C ilnntittee, and chairman of the County Ititerniecliite Education Committee) Messrs E Grtiith, J. P., Springfield R Williams, postmaster, and Humphrey Oweu (t-x-church\HH',lem); Mi-s Fewings (headmistress of Dr Williams' School); Messrs R Mills (chairman of Local Board) Fraucis Evans, Thomas Parry, Vron R Wynne Williams, chemist E Griffith, Maesbryuer Joseph Roberts, David Owen, Cross Keys (clerk to the Marian Trustee) J Meyrick Jones, 0 D Roberts, Clogwyn William Williams, Maesffynon and others. DR WILLIAMS' SCHOOL. Mr W R Davies, solicitor, gave evidence as to the foundation of Dr Williams's School. He said that in the year 1874, in consequence of the failure of Car- narvon to raise the fund required before having the school there, he wrote to ask the opinion of Mr Holland, the then M P for the county, as to the advisability of trying to secure the school for Dol- gelley. A public meeting was called, subscriptions invited, resulting in securing over 92,000. The great failure was to secure subscriptions from the land- owners in the county and neighbourhood. The Commissioner said perhaps they were not asked, but in answer Mr W R Davies said that they were very often asked. He read replies he had received from some of the chief landowners in the neighbourhood. One lady wrote asking him r.ot to I send any more circulars to her (in reference to the School) as she did not intend to subscribe. If, she added, the circular would be continued to be sent to her she would either refuse to take it or return it without postage. A well-known gentleman occupying a judicial position wrote that he would not subscribe aa he was quite against endowing any school which was not connected with the Church of England. The Commissioner asked whether this was not the only girls' school in the county.—Mr Davies replied that it was the only one in the county. Mr Davies, continuing, said the bulk of the subscriptions were given by the middle, poor, and working classes. The foundation stone was laid in 1876. Since then several additions had been made to the building. The r cost of thebuilding. &c., was about £ 6,509. Theendow- mentwas paid yearly to the Treasurer(Mr Jones-Parry, North and South Wales Bank), and was estimated at JE310. It, however, had been reduced in recent years, through depression in agriculture, to JE274. The School was at present included in the intermediate scheme of the county. Mr Davies con- cluded by handing in the accounts of the institution. Miss Fewings, the head mistress, said that she also met with the same objections as Mr Davies. One lady tefused to subcribe because she could not see why the servant girls should be educated. (Laughter). The number in school at present was 27 day pupils and 66 boarders, a total of 93. That was the highest number during her connection with the school. This year the governors had to refuse scholars for want of accommodation. The school was conducted on very economical principles and she considered that the staff salary was extremely cheap. (Laughter). The Commissioner remarked that Miss Fewings need not make any apology for making such remarks. He considered that the School was carried on by a very small sum comparatively. Miss Fewings, continuing, said there was JE79 given in scholarships, and £ 50 given by some of the governors. I Th& Commissioner believed there was a battle still f to be fought in Wales in order to get the people to I' think that girls needed education as well as boys. This concluding the enquiry as regarded Dr Williams' School he begged to thank Mr Davies and Miss Fewings for the information supplied. Miss Fewings said she wished to make a few remarks concerning the County scheme. The building grant given to the School was the smallest given to any school in the county, and, as far as she could see, nothing would be given to the School from the County Fund. Dr Williams' School was the only girls' school in the county, and she considered it ought to be put on the same footing as the school for boys in regard to the division of the County Fund. All the subjects required by the scheme were taught at the School. In fact, she believed, it was the only school in the county coming up to the requirements of the scheme, Dr Jones, chairman of the County Committee, said they tried to secure a grant for the School, but the Commissioners disallowed it, stating that £ 100 would come from th-i Howell Charity, and he (Dr Jones) went to the Committee in Denbigh and secured JE120, and he hoped that Dr Williams' School could go on nicely with JE450. Miss Fewings remarked th it the Committee granted over E700 to Blaenau Festiniog School. ] The Commissioner advised Miss FlVillg", to lay tie! .views before the Committee, and this concluded t'n portion of the euquiry. THE FREE SCHOOL. The Commis-ione.r theu calbd upon Dr Joues tc read the report of the Commission or 1834. Aecordm" to that John Ellis, rector of DdgelLy, lift iti ids will the farm of Penrhyn, the rent of which was to be applied to the education of 12 poor children to be elected by the Rector, Churchwardens, and twelve other honest men.—Dr Jones remark d that the farm ^was=very^wisely selthfora good price, and the proceeds invested in consols. It amounted to £1,600 4s. 2d. The School had recently bpen transferred to the- Local Governing Body. The RevE. Lewis, rector of Rhuddian, also left a farm called Cilgwyn, for educiting six poor children, to be elected by the Rejtor of Doigelley and the ch ureli warden iR. Mr Thomas Parry. Vron, asked what was the number of boys receiving education free when the School was transferred, and Mr Robert Jones-Griffith replied that there were four, viz. Owen Lloyd Jones (son of Mr Evan Jones, mason), E Rees (son of Mr E Rees, bootmaker), David Thomas (son of Mr John Thomas, mason), and Samuel H. Griffith (sen of Mr M W Griffith, Mus. Bac.) Mr T Parry remarked that the parents of two only were freeholders in the parish. Tne Commissioner then said that the scholarship was wrongly applied. The Rev J Lloyd said the four were elected by his predecessor. The Commissioner then sent for the ex-church- wardi n, and added that he should like to call the late Rector, but that he had gone too far away from the parish. When Mr Humphrey Owen arrived, the Commissioner questioned him as to the method of electing the children, and Mr JCharles Hughes replied that he considered the Rector was not to be blamed for the negligence of the twelve other honest men." The Commissioner said it was the duty of the Rector to look after the men. OTHER CHARITIES. Mr David Owens gave evidence as the clerk to the Trustees of the Marian or Green Mr E Griffith and Air E Jones, Bala, in reference to scholarships in ClJiltction with the CalvinisLic Methodists and the K> v John Williams, B.A., and others in reference to | on iowjnent recently left to the trust of the Pastor and Deacons of Salem Chapel, to be distributed amongst old an i p:;or people.—Mr T Parry informed the Com- f missioner that there was a rumour that this endow- Nv- as left to the town generally.—The Officers of the 1lie Chapel said they had not seen the will, but if it was the public they should only bi too glad to give it generally. The Commissioner said that he would send for the w ill. On the proposition of Mr J Meyrick Jones, seconded by Dr E Jones, a hearty vote of thanks was accorded the Commiesioner for the way he had conducted the inquiry.

LLAJNDYSSUL. OTTER HOUNDS.—The late Major Hill's hounds are now on a visit to Pembrokeshire, Carmarthenshire, and Cardiganshire. The master is Mr Carnaby Foster. On the rivers Cych and Nevern they killed an otter each. while as yet they have been rewarded with one kill on the Teify although otterd have been put up several times. The present wet weather is rather detrimental to the sport. DEATH OF A MINISTER.—On Saturday, June 16th, the Rev W E Jeffreys, minister of Saron, Llangeler, and Carmel, Llandyssul. expired at the age of 42 years. Mr Jeffreys had been ailing for some time and his end was expected. When the worthy gentleman came to this district many years ago he was in the best of health and spirits. He was an ardent politician and was one of the leaders in upholding the Liberal banaer in the neighbourhood. Unfortunately Church troubles, coupled with the fierce nature of the political fight, told upon his constitution with the result that death took place as stated. His death will be severely felt. He leaves a widow and five children to mourn their loss. The deceased will be buried on Thursday at the Carmarthen Cemetery. FATAL ACCIDENT.-On Saturday, June 16th, a sad accident occurred in this neighbourhood. As Thomas Thomas. Ty Cwrdd, Horeb, was plying his avocation as quarryman at Nantgwafan a stone fell upon him with the result that in ten minutes' time he expired. He was about 50 years of age, and leaves a widow and se-en children to mourn their loss. We understand that the family are left in a state of poverty. The funeral will take place at 2 p.m. on Wednesday at Bwlchygroes, when the Rev T Pennant Phillips will officiate. SUDDEN DEATH.—On Monday morning the nexs suddenly flashed through the town that; Mr John Davies, tailor and draper, London-house, bad suddenly expired. It seems that on Monday morning at 7 a.m., Mr Davies was suddenly attacked with illness, and by 10 a. m. had expire. He suffered from a complica- tion of diseases, but death was mainly attributable to heart disease. He was in the prime of life, and a very active man. His loss will be severely felt by his widow and young family. The deceased gentleman was a faithful member of Seion Church, and was present in service on the previous night apparently in the best of health. INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL.—A meeting of the Llan. dyssul Intermediate School Governing Body was held at the Wilke's Head on Tuesday, June 12th. There were present: The Revs X James, M A, T Pennar.t Phillips. and W James, B A, Mrs Evans, The Shop, Mrs Jones, Pantglas, and Miss Phillips, Newcastle Emlyn, Messrs Daniel Evans Harris, Rhiwlwyd, ahd Jeremiah. The object of the meeting was the election of a representative on the County Governing Body. Mrs Jones, Pautglas, and Mr Lloyd, Waunitor, had been chosen by the Carmarthenshire Committee as co- optative members. The names of two gentlemen were submitted before the meeting, viz.. Mr Fitzr Williams and Mr Lloyd, of Waunitor; Mr Charles Lloyd was elected.

BARMOUTH. COUNTY COUNCIL.—Mr William Williams, Porkicg- ton-terrace, has been returned unopposed to the County Council to fill the vacancy caused by the; death of Mr Hugh Jones. ACCIDENTS.—Mr Holmes, Fronaig, whilst walking near his house accidentally fell and sprained: "oth! ankles. A child three years of age, son of Mr William Graham, Williams-buildings, was hanging on to the hinder part of a lurry, when one of his legs got caught by the wheel, and was so severely crushed that it is feared that amputation will have to be performed. Sergeant Williams, who is qualified in first a d, rendered valuable assistance before the arrival of a medical man, RATEPAYER'S MEKTING.—A meeting was held on Tuesday to receive the report of committee appointed to divide the district into wards. Mr Jno Adams read the report which was confirmed. Two ratepayers I representing each ward were appointed to get tli.; I signatures as required by the Act before the application is ilia(I., to th Coumy Council. Five wards will be a kv'd far and fhret; u em'oers to represent each ward r<>e « ar0s will b • call d North Marine; West; Central :»nd South Ward. A v solution vjas also agreed to asking tho-; County C un :il not to alter the district of the Local Board for ?ho present. Several othpr important matters v;. rn rtiscused by the ratepayers 1, who are tiking great interest in the District Council Scheme (Ac:). PETTY SESSIONS, FRIDAY, JUNE 15TH.-Bp.fore Dr Charles Williams, Hengwm, and R. Prys Owen, Esq. Drunk on Licensed Premises.-P.C. Griffiths charged R. D. Richards, Barmouth, with having been drunk on the licensed premises of the Lion Hotel on the 5th June.—Mr Arthur J. Hughes, solicitor, Aberystwyth, appeared on behalf of the defendant, and admitted the. offence.-A fine of 5s with costs was imposed. Cruelty to a Mare. Da v id Thomas, Dolgau, Dyffryn, was charged by P.C. Thomas Parry with cruelty to a mare by working or causing it to be worked whilst in an unfit state on the 28th May.—P.C. Parry deposed that he saw the mare drawing an empty cart, and noticed fresh sores under the collar.—R. Wynne Williams, veterinary surgenn, Dolgelley, Dd. Thomas, who was in charge of the mare, and P.S. William* (who said one wound was three inches long) also gave evidence of having seen the bruises —The defendant pleaded that he was not aware of the wounds.- The Bench imposed a fine of 10s with costs, and cautioned the defendant to look after his horses in future. Drunkenness.—Wm, Williams, Uchlawcoed, Dyffryn, admitted a charge of drunkenness preferred against him on the 28th May, and was dned 2s 6d with costs. —Owen Owens, alias Owen Syth Bach, Barmouth, was charged with having been drunk on the licensed premises of the Corsygedol Vaults on the 5th June. —The defendant did not appear, and the Bench issued a warrant for his apprehension. Noii-mainte.naiice. -Griffith Jones, tailor, Pengraig, Barmouth, and John M. Roberts. 91, Cawdor-street, Liverpool, were summoned for refusing to contribute towards the maintenance of their mothers.—On the application of Mr W. R. Davies the cases were adjourned, there being only one magistrate not connected with the Board of Guardians present. Explosives.—Mr G. W. Pybus, solicitor, applied for the registration of premises to keep explosives at Bodlyn.-As the Inspector of explosives had not visited the place and could not report, the applica- tion was adjourned. Ejectment.—There was an application by Mr W. J. Morris for ejectment down for hearing, but Mr W. R. Davies, solicitor, Dolgelley, intimated that he could not proceed with it that day.—Mr R. Jones Griffith, solicitor, Doigelley, appeared on the other side.

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HARLECH. The Castle.- The quaint town of Harlech and the neighbourhood present many features of charm and interest, but the most prominent attraction of the place is the Castle, which rises from the brow of a precipitous cliff overlooking the coast and a wide panorama to the right and left of sea and mountain. The Snow- donian range makes a fine background for the Castle ruins, which are some of the best preserved in tht Principality. The entrance to the Castle is effected over a moat hewn in the solid rock on the north-east side. After passing through the main gateway, a parterre runs around the walls of the Castle, and on the seaside leads down to the water-gate, the tide, as some suppose, at one time having washed the base of the cliff. On entering the Castle itself, flights of stone steps, worn by the tread of generations, lead into the hall, on each side of which are guard rooms, and, above, the state apartments with chapel and confessional. In the interior is the spacious yard, and ascending from this yard is a stairway leading' to the top of the walls which are wide enough to allow several people to walk abreast, where visitors may lounge on the seats provided and view the magnificent scenery stretched out before them on all sides. The massive heaviness of the structure is qualified by light and elegant turrets, and among them one known by the name of Twr Bronwen, the tower of the white- breasted maiden. Bronwen, it is said, was the daughter of Bran Vendigaed, the Blessed Bran, and sister of the famed Caractacus. Bran (so it is said in the Mabinogion, Welsh children's stories, delight- fully translated by Lady Charlotte Guest), on his return from Rome, whither he had been taken as hostage for the Britons, brought Christianity home to his compatriots. Standing one day on the then bare rock of Harlech, surrounded by his companions he beheld a mighty fleet approaching. It was the flett of Matholwch, the Irish Prince, come to ask the hand of Bronwen. The events which followed are fully set forth in the Mabinogion. Bronwen departed as Matholweli's bride. The married life, however belied its fair augury, and a box on the ear which Bronwen received from her Lord and master not only led to their return home but to a terrible war between the two nations, in which Bran the Blessed was killed. Hence the blow is described in the 51st triad as one of the three luckless blows of the Island of Britain." Tradition is uncertain as to what became of Bronwen subsequently. One account sys that she died of a broken heart shortly after landing, and the other account that she built a tower on Harlech rock where for years she lived a secluded life and refused to be comforted. At the commeucement of the fifteenth century Owen, Glyndwr, or Glendower as Shakespeare called him in his war of Welsh Independence, seized Harlech castle by a coup de main, but was subsequently ousted by Prince Hal. The next step is to the Wars of the Roses, which provide an interesting chapter in the history of the castle. The fortress was then held for the House of Lancaster by the valiant Davydd ap Ieuan ap Einion and for a time afforded shelter to Margaret of Anjou, the high-spirited Queen of Henry VI., after the disastrous battle of North- ampton. It is during this visit that the popular I -MLr(!,Ii of the men of Harlech" is supposed to have been composed. Under Davydd ap Ieuan, Harlech was the last fortress in North Wales that held out for the Lancastrian cause. The English King commanded Williall' Herbert, Earl of Pembroke, to obtain possession of the Castle at all hazard. When the governor was summoned to surrender, he replied Tell your master that I once held a Castle in France till all the old women in Wales talked about it and I will now hold this Castle till all the old women in France will talk about it," and it seemed as if what he said would be verified, for in the subsequent attack the besiegers were repulsed with great slaughter. William Herbert then gave over the command to his brother Sir Richard, a hero equal in size and prowess to his antagonist. He sat do un before the Castle and starved its occupants into submission, but only on the most honourable terms. These the King, bearing in mind the obstinate tight Dafydd ap leuan had made, refused in uncourteous terms to ratify. Sire," replied Sir Richard, accept of my life in lieu of the Welsti capt uns if you choose, but the conditions • must be fulfilled. Otbenv se I shall put Kmion back •••gain in hi-, castle, and your H:gh'iess may send whom I yo i piea.-e to recap are him." The King ultimately ratilied ihe terms but gave Sir Rich-trd no other re- t war i to nis great tiouble. Tt e incidents that occurred > during tt.c War of the t{ùs ti have l-een worked up in an interesting novel called "Gladys of Harlech," in i which the fortunes of Davydd :;p Ieuan are followed ) J to th; ultimate success of the Lancastrian cmse. Dur. > ing t-tik,, Civil Wars occasioncd hy the bad government ) of Chailes I., Harlech was garrisoned lor the King i mule.- the command of Major Pennant. It gubse- I queatly, however, fell into the hands of General l Mytt n. the North Wales leader of the Parliamentary forces. In iater years it was used as an Assize Court aud prison f rthe county, aud now is given over to the arts of pcace. J Golf at IlarUch.—A coast course of eighteen holes has been laid cut at Harlech, Merionethshire. It t would, perhaps, be difficult to find links where th« character of the ground more naturally lends itself to [ the formation of a varied course, and the situation commanding as it does an extensive prospect of the Carnarvon and Merionethshire mountaios is in every respect charming. The links take in part of the r famous Morfa, lying between the railway and the r sand dunes. Portions of the latter—a striking feature j of the coast configuration hereabouts, ai may be seen in Mr Phil Morris's Harlech Castle in this year's Academy—are embraced in the course, and, while providing excellent bunkers and hazards, serve to guard givens in a manner which command.. itself to the golfer. The entrance fee and subscription are. > quite moderate, and weekly tickets are issued to [ visitors. The Hon. Sec. to the Golf Club will turnish any information desired. The ancient towu of r Harlech, standing on an eminence guarded by the Castle, has good hotel and other accommodation for visitois. Trie beach is firm and extensive, aud the bathing absolu'ely safe.