The Aberystwyth Times Cardiganshire Chronicle and Merionethshire News

Births, Marriages, and Deaths. BIRTHS. 28th ult., at Marlborough, Wilts, the wife of Mr THOS. DALE, jun., of a son. 28th ult., the wife of Mr WM. SCOTT, drainage engineer, Towyn, of a daughter. 29th ult., the wife of Mr MORRIS EVANS, Post-office, Dinas Mawddwy, of a daughter. 30th ult., at The Mount, Guildford, the wife of Mr CLEMENT DAVIES, of a daughter. 3rd, at Camden New Town, London, the wife of the Rev. JOHN EDWYN JOKES, M.A., of a son and daughter. 4th, the wife of Capt. DE LA HOYDE, North Parade, Aberystwyth, of a son. MARRIAGES. 30th ult., at Cemmes Church, by the Rev. W. G. Davies, Mr EDWARD HUGHES, The School, Mallwyd, to MARGARET, only daughter of Mr E. HUMPHREYS, Typoeth, Cemmes, Montgomeryshire. 1st, at Carno Church, Montgomeryshire, by the Rev. Joseph Hughes, curate of the parish, Mr RICHARD JONES, tailor, to ELIZABETH, eldest daughter of Mr NICHOLAS EVANS, Penddol, Carno. 2nd. at the Parish Church, Oswestry, by the Rev. G. Cuthbert, Mr ROBERT DAVIES, of Birmingham, to Miss ALICE THOMAS, of Oswestry. 5th, at Llanidloes, Montgomeryshire, by the Rev. David Charles, B.A., Oxon, uncle to the bride, assisted by the Rev. W. James, B.A., Manchester, JOHN ROBERT, only son of Mr THOMAS JONES, Parliament-terrace, Liverpool, to SARAH ANN, eldest daughter of Mr THOS. F. ROBERTS, Broomcliff. 7th, at the Independent Chapel, Dinas Mawddwy, by the Rev. D. Williams, minister, Mr THOMAS RANDLE, supervisor of Inland Revenue, Dolgelley, to MARY, daugh. ter of the late Mr HUGH EVANS, Dolgelley. DEATHS. 9th ult., aged 10, at Carmel Cottage, Beaufort, ELIZA- BETH JAMES, the second daughter of the Rev. ROBERT HUGHES, formerly of Welshpool, but now of Carmel Chapel, Beaufort. 21st ult., aged 75, at Cefn, Welshpool, RICHARD WIL- LIAMS, formerly for several years groom, &c., to the late John Nealor, Esq., of Hogstow Mill, Minsterley, Shrop- shire. 21st ult., at Bordeaux, MARY, wife of JAMES MILNES GASKELL, Esq. 23rd ult., aged 52, at Duckington, near Malpas, Mr J. ALDERSEY. 23rd ult., aged 18, JOHN, eldest son of Mr HENRY LLOYD, Black Park Colliery, Chirk. 24th ult., aged 18, at Ivy House, Churchstoke, Mont- gomeryshire, EMMA, eldest daughter of FREDERICK and ANNA MARIA PARDOE. 24th ult., aged 69, at Fronfair, Llanfair, near Harlech, GRIFFITH GRIFFTHS, Esq., late of Cai'rberllan, near Towyn. 25th ult., aged 54, at 32, Horsley-street, Hall-lane, Liver- pool, ANN, the wife of STEPHEN STEVENS, grocer, late of Newtown, and formerly of Caeivy-boed, near Llanid- loes. 26th ult., aged 62, at Arcachon, Gironde, France, CHAR- LOTTE, eldest daughter of the late Right Hon. C. W. WILLIAMS WYNN, M.P., five days after the death of her sister, Mrs Milnes Gaskell. 26th ult., aged 55, at his residence, Castle-gates, Shrews- bury, Mr EDWARD HULME, hairdresser. 26th ult., aged 60, at his residence, Sutton Green, Wrex- ham, Mr JOHN DAVIES. 26th ult., aged 69, Mr THOMAS JONES, Robert's-square, Llangollen. 27th ult., aged 76, SARAH, wife of Mr ABRAHAM TUDOR, of Coleham, Shrewsbury. 28th ult., aged 46, at the Cross Foxes, Abbot-street, Mr JOHN JONES, a member of the Wrexham Town Council. 28th ult., aged 32, JOSEPH, son of Alr Wm. BOWYER, Whi.tangton. 28th ult., aged 53, JANE, wife of Mr THOS. EDWARDS, of Coton-house, Coton-hill, Shrewsbury. 29th ult., aged 67, at the Workhouse, Wrexham, Mr THOS. PARRY. 29th ult., aged 42, the wife of Mr DAVID ROBERTS, Rhosfawr, Meifod, 30th ult,, aged 50, Mrs ANN DAVIES, of High-street, Ellesmere. 30th ult., aged 49, at his residence, Oak Cottage, near Whitchurch, Salop, JAMES GOULBOURN ETCHES, Esq., for many years a solicitor in Whitchurch. 1st, aged 28, at Cobden-street, Welshpool, Mr THOMAS PARKER, goods agent at Welshpool station. 2nd, aged 78, at Tanybryn, Towyn, Mr RICHARD THOMAS. 1st, Capt. WM. WILLIAMS, of the smack Dahlia, Port- madoc. 2nd, aged 28, Mrs CATHERINE THOMAS, wife of Mr Thos. Thomas, plumber, &c., Bridge-steet, Aberystwyth. 3rd, aged 8, ROBERT, the youngest son of Mr MORRIS JONES, Tyddynmawr, Dyffryn Ardudwy. 4th, aged 40, at Aberdovey, Mr THOS. JONES, pilot and coxswain of lifeboat. 4th, aged 70, at Plas Machynlleth, Mr JOHN SOANE, hall porter in the service of Earl Vane's family for upwards of thirty years. 4th, Mr CHARLES RAY, mercer, High-street, Newtown. 5th, aged 42, ELIZABETH JAMES, High-street, Aberyst- wyth. 6th, aged 20, WM. JONES, son of Mr Wm. Jones, fanner, Penrhyncoch, near Aberystwyth. 7th, aged 23, LEWIS FRANCIS LEWIS, blacksmith, Pen- rhyncoch, near Aberystwyth.

ABERYSTWYTH. ARRIVED—Ann and Betsey, James, Glasgow; Henry E. Taylor (s.s.), Lewis, Liverpool; Mary, Owens, Run- corn Constance, Shaw, Chester; Express (s.s.), Morgan, Bristol; Elizabeth Davies, Clayton, Mostyn. SAILED—Primrose, Jones; Ann and Betsey, James, Dublin; Henry E. Taylor (s.s.), Lewis, Bristol; Express (s.s.), Morgan, Liverpool.

BARMOUTH. ARRIVED—Hawk, J ones, Liverpool; Ann, Edwards, London; Harriotte, Williams, Is eath Lark, Garnet, Liverpool; Dart, Jones, Liverpool; James Conley (st.), Portmadoc. TTT-IT SAILED-Harriotte, Williams, Portmadoc; Margaret and Jane, Pugh, Liverpool; Ann, Roberts, Portmadoc James Conley (st.), Portmadoc; Criterion, Jones, Douglas.

PORTMADOC. ARRIVED—Elizabeth, Jones; Pilot Queen, Jones; Adi, Davies; Rose, Edwards; Lion, Evans; Olive Brown, Owen; Volunteer, Evans; Laura, Roberts; George Casson, Parry; Eliza Ann and Ellen, Williams; Petite Luisa, Owen; Ann, Roberts; Rebecca (s.s.), Williams; New Dove Jones; New Dove, Roberts; Mary Raynold, Ellis; Pelican, Roberts; Star, Jones; Slater, Griffith; William and Mary, Prichards; John, Hughes; Thetis, Williams; Elizabeth Thomas, Lloyd; Cordelia, Davies. SAILED—Josephine, Roberts; Mary Cole, Ellis; Maria, Williams; Jane Amvyl, Morgans; Betty, Ellis; Marquis of Anglesey, Williams; Boaz, Thomas; Eliza Williams; Bolina, Jones; Jane Owen, Evans; Eliza and Ellen, Williams; Why Not, Williams; Diligent, Evans; Mary Ellen, Owen.

PUBLIC HOUSES AND THEIR CON- COMITANTS. SIR,-An excellent and a much called ^OR letter appeared in your last issue under the above heading. As one who shared in the annoyance caused by the riotous proceedings of that morning,—for it yns Sunday morning—allow me to make a few observations. In the first place, query: how was it that our guardian of the peace (sic,) when specially "wanted" on the occasion, was yet as "G." says —conspicuous only by his absence. Again, during the P.O.'s absence, what becomes of the supervision of public houses ? Who is to see that the legal hours allowed for opening, &c., are observed. In view of the connection of these houses with increasing pauperism and oppressive poor rates, and when gigantic efforts are made to restrict and even to prohibit in toto the liquor traffic, rate-payeis have at least the right to expect that no facilities be allowed "the trade" but what are conceded by law.—Youra, &c., A RATEPAYER.

On Friday evening a lecture on "Geology and Genesis" was read to the young men of the Newtown Wesleyan. Institute, by the Rev. John W. Thomas, of Newtown. The Rev. George Rogers, the founder of the institute, pre* sided.

WILLIAM OWEN, PROPRIETOR, LATE MANAGER OF UE BROOK VILLA, LIVERPOOL. AGENT FOR BEAT WESTERN COMPANY, AND TELEGRAPH MESSENGER. .J BALA LAKE, <, t iI 1*7 op 0 0 -Y BOATS, BILLIARDS, COACHES, CARRIAGES, CABS, AND CARS FOR HIRE. GOOD STABLING. FIRST CLASS ACCOMMODATION FOR FAMILIES, &c. LADIES' COFFEE ROOM. MERIONETH. VRON COLLIERY, NEAR WREXHAM. [MAURICE & LOWE'S] BEST MAIN AND HOUSE COALS AT LOWEST PRICES. APPLY TO M. B. MAURICE, MINING ENGINEER, HIGH STREET, BALA, A PROPRIETOR AND SOLE AGENT. TRY DICKS' BOOTS AND SHOES. RHODDWCH BRAWF AR FOTASAU AC ESGIDIAU ENWOG DICK GYDA GWAELOD GYTTA PERCHA A THOP LLEDR. Y maent yn ddigymmar am Radlonrwydd, nis gellir rilagori arnynt o ran cysur, ac y maent yn ddigyffelyb am wisgo. Dylai pawb sydd yu astudio lechyd eu gwisgo, g an eu bod yn rhagorol i gadw allan wlybaniaeth (damp). s c. Botasau Boneddigesau, o ansawdd gwir dda 4 9 Boneddigion (i 6 „ Bechgyn a Genethod 2 3 PRISIAU TRWSIO. Botasau Boneddigion, rhoi Gwadnau a Sodlau, o 2 3 Boneddigesau etto etto o 1 6 „ Bechgyn a Genethod etto etto o 1 3 Trwsir Esgidiau Lledr wed ei ivettio neu eu Gwnio, gyda Gytta Percha. RHODDI ELASTICS NEWYDD MEWN HEN FOTASAU. Rhai Boneddigesau. Rhai Boneddigion. s. c. s. c. 1 0 y Set am Cotton. 1 4 y Set am Cotton. 1 4 y Set am Sidan. 1 9 y Set am Sidan. TRY DICKS' NOTED GUTTA PERCHA BOTTOMED BOOTS AND SHOES, With LEATHER TOPS and INSOLES. They are unrivalled for CHEAPNESS, cannot be surpassed for COMFORT, and are unequalled for WEAR. Everyone who studies Health should wear them, being an excellent preventive from damp. s. d. Ladies' Boots of really good quality, at 4 9 Gents' ditto ditto from 6 6 Boys' and Girls' ditto ditto 2 3 PRICES OF REPAIRING. s. d. Gents'Boots, Soleing and Heeling, from 2 3 Ladies' ditto ditto ditto 1 6 Boys' and Girls' ditto ditto 1 Rivetted and Sewed Leather Boots Repaired with Gutta Percha. NEW ELASTICS PUT IN OLD BOOTS. Ladies'. Gents'. s. d. s. d. 1 0 a Set for Cotton. 1 4 a Set for Cotton. 1 4 a Set for Silk. 1 9 a Set for Silk. GENTLEMEN & LADIES' BOOTS OF EVERY DESCRIPTION GOT UP ON THE SHORTEST NOTICE. GENTLEMEN'S SHOOTING BOOTS SUPPLIED EQUAL TO ANY HOUSE IN LONDON. 16, GREAT DARK GATE-STREET, ABERYSTWYTH. ItT ylBy UGHT ONLY ON THE BOX ^^TSAFETY THE PUBLIC ARE CAUTIONED AGAINST V. R. MR. SELLIS, DENTIST, TOWYN. FIFTEEN YEARS Surgical and Mechanical Dentist in London, may be consulted at the under- mentioned towns:— DOLGELLEY—Every FRIDAY, at Miss Evans's, Smith- field-street. PWLLHELI—Mr Francis Evans, bookseller, &c., High- street, the 1st and 3rd WEDNESDAY in every month. PORTMADOC—Every 2nd and 4th WEDNESDAY, at Mrs. Bennett Williams's, Snowdon-street. All operations without pain. Advice free. ABERYSTWYTH, 31, LITTLE DARKGATE-STREET. WILLIAM k GEORGE DAVIES, CONFECTIONERS, PASTRY COOKS, FANCY BREAD AND BISCUIT BAKERS, Flour Dealers, &e. Rich Wedding Cakes and Cakes of different qualities, from 6d. to Is. per lb.—Tarts and Pies of every size and description made to order at the shortest notice. BREAD REDUCED. SHIP BISCUITS ALWAYS ON HAND. T. BUBr4, PLUMBER, GLAZIER, PAINTER, PAPER HANGER, GILDER, AND HOUSE DECORATOR, No. 38, PORTLAND STREET, ABERYSTWYTH, BEGS respectfully to intimate that at the instiga- tion of several of the resident gentry to set up here in the above line, he has taken to the business of the late Mr JOHN WILLIAMS, Portland-street, and hopes by strict attention to all orders he may be favoured with, combined with very moderate charges, to merit public patronage and support. Newest Designs of Paper Hangings from the largest Manufacturers always on hand. g Baths, Pumps, Water-closets of various descriptions, and Self-acting Filters. Picture and other Frames neatly gilded. HUMPHREY'S GLYCEROARNICINE OINTMENT. triiIS invaluable OINTMENT for all external pores has been in i general use in all parts of the United Kingdom and the Colonies for several 3 ears past, and its healing and soothing Properties as a medicament are such that the more it is known the more it is prized by the public of all classes. Thousands of Persons have bf en cured by it who previously had been suffering for years, and also had given up all hope. Though mild it pene- trates the pores, expf-ls ill gross tumours from the system, and ultimately removes the latent causes of disease. In all kinds of Ulcerous wounds it is without a rival. HUMPHREY S OINTMENT will be found thoroughly efficacious in the fo lowing ailments and complaints, which it will relieve and cure without fail:- Scorbutic and other Ulcers, Sore Legs, Sore Breasts, Scrofulous Tumours, Burns, Scalds, Soie or Scabby Heads, Chilbhiins, Sprains, Bruises, and all inflamed diseases of the Skin- The daily increasing demand fully proves its wonderful efficacy. No family should be without a box of Humphrey's Ointment. In boxes at Is. lid., 2s. 9d.. and 4s. 6d. each. To be had of IIENRY HUMPHREY, Cemist.. Portmadoc, and by pnst for stamps. LONLOR—BARCLAY & SONS, MAW & SON, SANGER & SON. Liver- I)ool-EVANS, SON, & Co. Manchester—J. WOOLLEY. NOTICE OF REMOVAL. WILLIAM & GEORGE DAVIES BEG to inform the inhabitants of Aberystwyth and the public generally, that they have now entirely REMOVED from Market-street to 31 Little Darkgate- 8treet, to larger and more commodious Premises, where they have just erected a new Oven, whereby they will be enabled to carry on their business more advantageously to the public and with greater satisfaction to themselves. W. & G. D. would take the present opportunity of thanking most sincerely all their kind friends for the sup- port and patronage they have received during the last Five years they have been in business, and hope by strict attention, civility, and moderate charges, to merit a con- tinuance of that support they have so gratefully received. BENSON'S W ATCHES Of all kindi. LEVER HORIZONTAL CHRONOMETER KEYLESS CHRONOGRAPH CLOCKS Of all kinds. DRAWING ROOM DINING ROOM CARRIAGE CHURCH HALL &; SHOP HALL & SHOP GOLD JEWELLERY Of the Newest Dcsi'jni. BRACELETS BROOCHES EAR RINGS LOCKETS NECKLACES Mr BENSON, who holds the appointment to H.R.H. the Prince r Wales, has just published two Pamphlets, enriched and em- bellished with il'ustrations—one upon Watch and Clock Making, and the other upon Artistic Gold Jewellery. These are sent Post free for 2d. each. Persons living in the country or abroad Call select the article required, and have it forwarded with Perfect safety. 25, OLD BOND STREET; & THE CITY STEAM WORKS, 58 & CO, LUDGATE HILL LONDON. MR W. H. MORROW, CIVIL ENGINEER AND LAND SURVEYOR, DOLGELLEY. MORGAN OWENS, SHIP AND INSURANCE BROKER, 6, VULCAN PLACE, ABERYSTWYTH. For Particulars, apply as above. DOLGELLEY. |$I§$ROYAL SHIP FAMILY AND COMMERCIAL HOTEL AND POSTING HOUSE. MUCH additional convenience has been added -it-L to this Establishment, combining Spacious Coffee and Sitting Rooms. Attendance, Is. per dayl BILLIARDS. Omnibuses to and from all the Trains. Coaches to all parts of the District. Ponies and Guides at fixed charges. EDWARD JONES, Proprietor. ABERYSTWYTH ENAMELLING SLATE WORKS, MOOR STREET. ELLIS & OWEN BEG to inform that they have taken to the En- amelling Business recently carried on at the Aber- lleveny Slate Quarries, are now prepared to execute any Orders in Enamelled Slate in imitation of the most costly marble at exceedingly low prices. These Works are fitted up with superior Planing and Sawing Machines, so that any order in slate work can be executed with despatch. Tomb Stones, Monuments, Chimney Pieces, Cisterns, &c., made to order. Designs forwarded for inspection. DEPILATORY. WELLS' DEPILATORY is the only effectual V v remedy for the immediate and permanent removal of superfluous hair from the face, arms, neck, &c. This preparation effects its purpose almost instantaneously, without pain or injury to the most sensitive skin. Full particulars on receipt of a stamped directed envelope. John Wells, 113, Euston-street, near Hampstead-road, London. N.B. -Hundreds of Testimonials have been received from the nobility and ladies of rank who have tried this marvellous remedy. J. W. ROGERS, A UCTIONEER AND VALUER, EGS to intimate that he is open to negotiate for SALES of all descriptions of Property to be dis- posed of by Auction. All Sales will be conducted on the most economical principles with trustworthiness. Money advanced upon e\"ery description of Goods consigned for or prepared^ 5r?P,erv AStocks bou8^t by Private Treaty, or prepared for Sale by Auction. t0 10' Market-street, Aba^ > h, will receive immediate attention. NO MORE LAWYERS' BILLS! Now Rea'ly, carefully revised and correctsd to the end of tue containing nearly 3.503 statements on f addition of Notes and Refer- EVERY MAN'S OWN LAWYER: A Handy Book of the Principles of Law and Equity. BY A BARRISTER. Comprising the Rights and Wrongs of Individuals, Mercantile and Commercial Law, Criminal Law. Pari-h Law. County Court Law, Game and Fisherv Laws, Poor Men's Lawsuits, the Laws of Bankruptcy, Bets and Wagers, Bills of Exchange, Contracts and Agreements, Copyright, Elections and Regi.-lr.tlion, Insurance, Libel and Slander, Marriage and Divorce, Merchant Shippinc, Mortgages, Settlements, Stock Exchane Practice, Trade Marks and Patents, Trespass, Nuisances, etc., Trausfer of Land, etc., Warranty, Wills and Agreement, etc., etc. Also, Law for Landlord and Tenant, Master and Servant, Workmen and Apprentices, Heirs, Devisees and Legatees, Hus- band and Wife, Executors and Trustees, Guardian and Ward, Married Women and Infants. Partners and Agents, Lender and Borrower, Debtor and Creditor, Purchaser and Vendor, Com- panies and Associations, Friendly Societies, Clergymen. Church- wardens, Medical Practitioners, etc., Bankers, Farmers, Contractors, Stock and Share Brokers, Sportsmen, Gamekeepers, Farriers and Horse Dealers, Auctioneers, House Agents, Inn- keepers, etc., Bakers, Millers, etc., Pawnbrokers, Surveyors, Railways and Carriers, Constables, Seamen, Soldiers, etc., etc. What it professes to be—a complete epitome of the laws of this country, thoroughly intelligible no non-professional readers. The book is « handy one to have in readiness when some knotty point requires ready solution, and will be found of service to men of business, magistrates, and all those who have a horror of spending money on a legal adviser.BeZl's Life. Londou: LOCKWOOD & Co., 7, Stationers' Hall Court, E.C. In Chancery-Ellis y. Jackson. NEAR BEDDGELERT, NORTH WALES. Compact FREEHOLD PROPERTY, comprising Farm Houses and Buildings, Land, and Sheepwalk, contain- ing altogether upwards of 253 Acres. MR. DAVID JONES has been appointed by the -ir-L Vice Chancellor, Sir John Stuart, to Sell by Auc- tion, at the Town Hall, Portmadoc, on Friday, the 21st day of May, 1869, at Three o'clock in the Afternoon, in Lots, pursuant to a Decree of the High Court of Chancery made in the above cause, the Freehold FARM called Beudy Newydd, containing upwards of 48 acres, let, with right of Sheepwalk, to Mrs Margaret Roberts, widow, as tenant from year to year, from the 29th September, 1868, at the annual rent of £ 25, and one undivided third of a Freehold Sheepwalk adjoining thereto. The Freehold FARM called Cwm Caeth, adjoining Beudy Newydd, containing upwards of 57 acres, let, with right of Sheep- walk, to Mrs Margaret Roberts, widow, as tenant from year to year, from the 29th September, 1868, at the an- nual rent of C25, and another one undivided third of the said Freehold Sheepwalk adjoining thereto; and the remaining one undivided third of the said Sheepwalk, all situate in the parish of Beddgelert, Merionethshire, together with the valuable Oak and other TIMBER upon the said Farms. There are valuable veins of Slate upon Cwm Caeth Farm. The two Farms and two undivided thirds of the said Sheepwalk will be offered in one Lot, and if not sold then in two Lots. The properties may be viewed, and printed particulars and conditions of sale had gratis at the Commercial Hotel, Portmadoc, the Goat Hotel, Beddgelert, the principal Hotels in North Wales, Chester, Liverpool, and Man- chester, of Mr. CHARLES WILKIN, No. 10, Tokenhouse Yard, London, Solicitor, and from the AUCTIONEER, Tremadoc. SALE AT THE MANSION OF CLOMENDY, CORWEN. PRELIMINARY ANNOUNCEMENT. MR DAVID ROBERTS respectfully announces his instructions from the executors of the late R. W. Attree, Esq., to Sell by Auction, in the beginning of June next, the whole of the truly superior modern HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, Articles of Vertu, Oil Paintings by eminent masters, Engravings, about 400 Volumes of Books, Plate, Wines, Glass, China, Car- riages, Office Furniture, &c., &c., collected with great taste and judgment by the late proprietor. Further particulars in future advertisements. CAMBRIAN RAILWAYS COMPANY. SALE OF SURPLUS LANDS. THE Directors of the above Company will shortly JL offer for Sale by Private Treaty, the several PIECES of Severed and Surplus LANDS, adjacent to the above line of railway, commencing at Whitchurch, and ter- minating at Llanidloes, Aberystwyth, and Pwllheli. The Lots will comprise important and valuable BUILDING SITES at Whitchurch, Ellesmere, Oswestry, Welshpool, and Llanidloes on the Inland Section, and at Borth, Aber- dovey, Aberystwyth, Towyn, Barmouth, and other places on the Coast Section, together with Several Pieces of Land suitable as Accommodation Lands. Plans and Particulars are now in course of preparation and may be inspected on and after the 1st day of June next, at the office of Mr OWEN, Engineer of the Company, at Oswestry, and any further information may be obtained after that date from the undersigned, GEO. LEWIS, Secretary. Company's Offices, Oswestry, 4th May, 1869. TO BUILDERS. THE Town Council of Aberystwyth are desirous of JL receiving TENDERS for the Erection of the pro- posed New Public Slaughter Houses. Plans and Specifications can be seen at my office, Aber- ystwyth. Sealed Tenders endorsed "Slaughter House," to be sent to me not later than the 29th instant. JAMES H. SZLUMPER. Aberystwyth, May 5th, 1869. ST. MARY'S SCHOOL, PLAS PENHELIG, ABERDOVEY, N. WALES. PRINCIPAL.-M. SPENCER JONES, C.M., Westminster College. THE object of this School is to provide a good JL sound Education at a very moderate outlay. Terms j620 per annum no extras. The School is divided into a Classical and Modern School. The Principal has had Thirty years' experience. The highest references given. There are now vacancies for Two or Three Boarders. Special Arrangements can now be made to prepare Gentlemen for Matriculation at St. David's College, Lampeter, and for the Scholarship Examinations. Also for St. Bees' College, Cumberland. Address, M. SPENCER JONES, Principal. COAL! COAL! COAL! JOHN JONES, BRIDGE END, ABERYST- WYTH, begs to intimate that he has a constant supply of the BEST NEWPORT COAL, at 13s. 6d. per Ton, cash, at the Railway Station; also the BEST RUABON and WIGAN HOUSE COAL at the Low- est Prices. BOTTLED ALE & a PORTER STORES, ASSEMBLY ROOMS, ABERYSTWYTH. CHARLES MASON AND CO., LEMONADE AND SODA WATER MAKERS, (By Steam Power), BEG respectfully to inform the Gentry and Tradesmen of this town and neighbourhood that they continue to carry on the above Business, and hope for an extension of that patronage and support which was so generously conferred upon them during the last two seasons. The Soda Water and Lemonade Works of Messrs C. M. & Co. have been materially enlarged so as to enable them to meet the increased demand which last year's experience taught them to believe will be the result of the present season. The quality of their articles is such as to challenge com- parison with the productions of any other house in the kingdom, whilst their charges will be found to be below those of all other firms. The strictest punctuality may be relied on in attending to orders with which Messrs C. M. & Co. may be honoured. TER MS- CA SH Bottles and Hampers not returned will be charged for. WANTED, Two ENGINEMEN, One Mine TV SMITH, and Several MINERS. Apply to Mr. JOHN DANIEL, Pant-y-mawr Mine, near Devil's Bridge Aberystwyth. IMMEDIATELY. WANTED, a JUNIOR to the DRAPERY and GROCERY TRADE. Apply—THOS. BREES, Machynlleth. J. EVANS, AUCTIONEER AND APPRAISER, CASTLE INN, BRIDGE STREET, ABERYSTWYTH. CAMBRIAN & LONDON & NORTH-WESTERN RAILWAYS. WHITSUNTIDE EXCURSIONS, 1869. ON SATURDAY, MAY 15th, and on MONDAY, MAY 17th, from all Stations between Aberystwyth and Fenn's Bank to LONDON, (Euston Square Station); Returning on Wednesday, May 19th, or Saturday, May 22nd, from Euston Station, London, at 9 "50 a. m. Passengers for Pwllheli, Portmadoc, Penmaen Pool, and Barmouth on return leave Euston Station, London, at 9a.m. Tickets not transferable. Luggage under sixty lbs. free at passengers' own risk. The Company cannot in any way be responsible for detention on the line; at the same time every exertion will be made to ensure punctuality. Tickets and Small Bills may be obtained at the Stations on the line. Oswestry, 3rd May, 1869. By Order. CAMBRIAN & LONDON & NORTH-WESTERN RAILWAYS. WHITSUNTIDE EXCURSIONS, 1869, FOR LIVERPOOL, WARRINGTON, MANCHESTER, STOCKPORT, BIRKENHEAD, & CHESTER, ON SATURDAY, MAY 15th, from Aberystwyth to Four Crosses inclusive, and on SATURDAY and WHIT-MONDAY, from Oswestry to Fenn's Bank inclusive, at very Low Fares. Children under Twelve Half-price. Returning May 17th and 20th. Tickets and Small Bills may be obtained at any of the Stations. Oswestry, 3rd May, 1869. By Order. CAMBRIAN & LONDON & NORTH-WESTERN RAILWAYS. Oxt c V^I.TmNT1DE EXCURSIONS, 1869. N SATURDAY, May 15th, to BIRMINGHAM and WOLVERHAMPTON, from all Stations between Aberystwyth and Fenn's Bank. Notice of Return On Monday, May 17th, Wednesday, May 19th, from Birmingham (New Street) at 4"50 p.m., and Wolverhampton (Queen Street) at 11 30 a.m. Oswestry Passengers can also return on Monday, May 17th, from Birmingham (New Street) at 4'50 p.m., and Wolverhampton (Queen Street) at 5'26 p.m. For Particulars See Small Bills. Oswestry, May, 1869. Order.

MACHYNLLETH. A TRIBUTE OF RESPECT TO A FAITHFUL SERVANT.— On Thursday last the remains of Mr John Soane were placed in their final resting-place in Machynlleth church- yard. The departed had been for upwards of thirty years a faithful servant-first of the late Marchioness of Lon- donderry, and since her ladyship's death, of Earl Vane. He had been ailing for some time, and had come to Wales under the hope that the change would improve his health, but his infirmities were those of old age more than of dis- ease, and he gradually sank under them. He was buried with great demonstrations of respect, and at the sole ex- pense of Earl Vane. The funeral proceeded to church in the following order :—The Rev. J. M. Jones and Mr H. Lloyd, surgeon; Lord Seaham, Mr Gillart, and Mr Eminson; the coffin, borne by some of Earl Vane's workmen; Mr Arnold, Mr Maidment, Mr Cockshutt, Mr Johnstone, and Mr Jones, Refreshment-rooms Earl Vane's liveried servants four abreast. PETTY SESSIONS, WEDNESDAY.—Before the Revs. G. W. Davies and J. W. Kirkham. Aiding and Abetting.-It will be in the recollection of our readers that a man named Hugh Edwards, for a serious assault upon P. C. H. Roberts, was committed to take his trial at the next Montgomeryshire assizes.—Evan Jones, Cwmllowy, was now brought up charged with being ac- cessory to the assault.—The fact of aiding and abetting having been proved, and deemed sufficient to justify a re- mand, the defendant was remanded to the June Petty Sessions. Drunk. -Gabriel Davies, an old offender (living at Machynlleth), was charged by Mr Paterson, station- master, with being drunk and disorderly on the 9th of April last, on the platform of the Cambrian Railway. The station-master, not wishing to press the charge, but merely that it might act as a warning to others, Gabriel was fined 5s., and 8s. costs. Drunk again, Gabriel.-On the 16th of April last, Gabriel Davies was again in a high state of inebriation, but changing the scene for the indulgence of his riotous weakness, was encountered by P.C. Roberts in the streets of Machynlleth. Upon promising faithfully to abstain, he was fined 5s. only, with the costs. Deserting a Wife.-At the March Petty Sessions, an old man named James Arthur was charged with this offence, and the Bench, upon his promising to improve his ways, let him off. Since that time it was proved that he had earned R5 in wages, three shillings of which was all that fell to his wife's share, for her support, during the period of eight weeks. The Bench thought it a gross case, and sentenced him to one month's imprisonment. Deserting Service.-Evan Evans, a farm servant, was charged by his master, Mr Thos. Davies, Cemmaes, with this offence, but the case fell through. Licence Transfer.-The licence of the Glyndwr Inn was transferred from Richard Rowlands to Wm. Pearce.

NOTES IN MERIONETHSHIRE. BY G. W. Several events of public interest have taken place since I last penned a few notes for the Cambrian News. I was particularly interested in reading the report of the meeting of the BANGOR DIOCESAN CHURCH EXTENSION SOCIETY, which was held at Dolgelley. Why, we must be living in an eventful age, since now we see our old church, which had been slumbering for centuries, arousing herself and be- ginning to feel that she also must be up and doing." In Wales, I may particularly say that since the time the Protestant Church had to contend with Popery, and got the upper hand, there has not been such vitality mani- fested as we now see beginning to spring up. And this is certainly a matter of great consolation; any work, any vitality is better than the sleep of death. And who knows but that this may be the commencement of a new era in Wales. Wonderful things are brought about in these days by very improbable means. And can it not be said that Dissenting denominations had now, on account of their success in Wales, begun to feel an inclination to rest and be thankful," while the enemy in various forms was silently sowing tares in the land. Let us hope, there- fore, that this awaking in the church will spread itself throughout the land. But in reading over the report of the meeting, and considering the form and constitution of the society, I was very strongly reminded of a similar little society that was founded a hundred and fifty years ago. The land was then full of darkness, with only a feeble voice here and there echoing the truths of the l. gospel. At first, a clergyman in one place, and a layman in another, having their eyes opened to the state of their 1 country, began to work with zeal and sincerity. Soon they were joined by several others. It is true they did not intend to form a society, but had their hearts bent upon the salvation of souls; yet the sympathy they felt and the opposition they met melted them together, and a society was formed in order to encourage and assist each other in the glorious work they had undertaken. In this society the monetary means were very scanty indeed, and they could scarcely congratulate themselves that their funds and donations in any way interfered with the time of their meetings. Several good men who were not ordained by the bishops felt anxious to assist the clergymen, and their labours were recognized and valued as lay preachers. The clergymen and these lay preachers were ex officio members of the society, and one or two lay representatives of each branch attended the courts, and were considered as lay officers. The similarity between the constitution of that society and the one now formed in the diocese of Bangor seems particularly striking. In order to reach the people they also built small and inexpensive buildings, which could not perhaps be called school-rooms, as Sunday schools had not then been established, and very few day schools were in the whole land. But there was this dif- ference-the bishops and the higher dignitaries of the church held aloof from that society, regarded it with sus- picion, and eventually expelled many of its members from the pale of the church for irregularity, not of moral conduct, but in going about to evangelize the people while we see his lordship the bishop as prime mover of the present society. Nevertheless, that society increased and succeeded, and though greatly persecuted by the highest authorities of the church, yet for seventy years it continued to consider itself a society within the church, a branch in the church, formed for the purpose of awaking it to its great duty, and its members always considered themselves members of the Established Church. And when at last, after seventy years persistently clinging to the church, from the success of its operations and the wants of its members, it was obliged to organize, and recosmise itself as a distinct society, and adopt the name of CALYINISTIC METHODISM. This was done with the greatest reluctance, and some active members refused to join in the step. Thus the similarity between this society and the origin of Calvinistic Methodism appears very striking, and it seems to me that I should be warranted in saying that had the present society been constituted a century and a half ago, Calvinistic Methodism as such would never have existed. It is but natural that after the step was taken from the church the Calvinistic Methodist body should become modified by circumstances from then until now, but such as I have delineated above was its origin, and there is no doubt that the first movers were actuated only by anxiety for the salvation of souls, and had not the remotest idea of separating from the church; and would never have done so unless compelled. It becomes a question, whether anxiety for saving souls or party zeal lies at the root of the present society. That the latter is a strong element is evident; let us hope, however, that among so many good men there is a great deal of the for- mer, and let that come more and more into prominence, then there will be a hope of success. Party zeal alone will not succeed in Merionethshire nor in Wales, except to a very small extent; but let them remember that there are thousands yet in every part of our country who do not hear the gospel, and let them not seek so much to go over to other folds to increase their own, but go and seek for the poor, the blind, the maimed, and the sick," and labour hard for the saving of their souls, and they will rest under Divine blessing. Whether they will not find in time, that the trammels of State connection lie in the way of free action, as the Calvinistic Methodists found, re- mains to be seen, but some of the new elements and new principles brought in by this society appear very inter- esting. Such is the system of representation adopted, which seems to me to be good on the whole, but which I should not wonder to see modified by the teaching of ex- perience. Again, the lay preachers; one wonders what questions this new element will open in time. And lastly, the stress laid on the voluntary principle of con- tributions. A very beautiful use was made of the old political expression "levelling up," by the bishop, and deserves attention. I have so great a faith in the volun- tary principle, that I firmly believe when our friends have given it full scope, and put it to the test, they will be so charmed by it that I should not wonder to see them lay- ing aside state endowment of their own accord. It is per- fectly true, as Mr R. M. Richards said, the church is a splendid heritage, but it has slept so long, and seemed so dead, that many good men had despaired of its improve- ment, and had thought no use could be made of it but by pulling it to pieces. Now, however, I hope the dawn ap- pears, and it is certainly possible that the church has yet a great mission to fulfil, even in Wales, and that it may now arouse itself to that great and glorious work. "While it slept, it is true that licentiousness, infidelity, and Popery, in the guise of High-Churchism, have made their nests in its bosom; if it now awakes, it may yet shake off these, and become the champion of Protestantism and pure religion in Wales. To this mission I heartily wish it God speed." I had a few remarks I wished to make on the Working Men's Club," but as my letter is already long, I must reserve those notes for another issue.

FRIDAY. In the House of Lords, Lord Westbury moved the second reading of the Fine Arts Copyright Bill. After remarks by Earl Stanhope and the Earl of Kimberley, the Bill was read a second time, and ordered to be referred to a Select Committee. The subject of the recent outr^cr-- in Ireland was introduced by Lord Litford; and Earl Granville, the Marquis of Bath, the Marquis of Clanricarde, and other noble lords, took part in the con- versation which ensued. Their Lordships adjourned at 8'45. In the House of Commons, Mr Gladstone appealed to Mr Graves to postpone his notice with reference to recent events in Ireland. He promised to announce in a few days the intentions of the Government on the subject. Mr Graves declined to respond to the appeal, and was replied to by Mr Fortescue, who stated that the whole question was under the careful consideration of the Govern- ment. Lord Stanley followed with a speech, in which he justified the Government for not attempting to deal with the Irish land question this session. Mr Bright and Mr Gladstone both spoke at great length, and the subject was shortly afterwards dropped.

MONDAY. In the House of Lords, Earl Granville stated that it would be proposed that the House adjourn from Thurs- day, the 13th inst., to Thursday, the 27th, for the Whit- suntide recess. The Earl of Clarendon, in reply to Lord Stratford de Redcliffe, explained that, when the new frontier maps undertaken by the mediating Governments were completed, which they would be in July or August, certain definite proposals would be made with reference to the disputed Turco-Persian boundary. Earl Granville stated that it was the intention of the Government to bring in a Bill to meet the case of incapacitated bishops. Their Lordships afterwards transacted some miscellaneous busi- ness, and adjourned at 6.30. In the House of Commons, the Postmaster-General, in aln reply to Mr Baines, expressed an opinion that it would not be possible to reduce the charge for money orders without entailing a loss. Mr Gladstone expressed a hope that the Irish Church Bill would be finished in committee this week, and if so he would take the report on Thursday, and on that evening move the adjournment for the holi- days. The third reading will not, therefore, come on until after Whitsuntide. The House then went into com- mittee on the Bill, and after a long debate, adopted Clause 32, which provides for the sale of the tithe rent-charges to the landowners. Considerable progress was made with other clauses, and the House adjourned at 12.15.

TUESDAY. In the House of Lords the Militia Bill was, after some discussion, read a third time and passed and the Earl of Albemarle's Bill, for abolishing the property qualification of justices of the peace was read a first time. No other matters of importance were before the House, and their lordships adjourned at 7 45. There was a morning sitting in the Commons for the consideration in committee of the Irish Church Bill. Previous to the House going into committee, a number of questions were put and answered. Mr Cardwell an- nounced, in reply to Sir R. Anstruther, that instructions had been issued from the War Office, forbidding the re- branding of soldiers. The Attorney-General for Ireland stated that the Mayor of Cork could not be removed by the Government, but on Wednesday a Bill would be in- troduced to prevent the mayor from continuing the office of justice of the peace, or any other office connected with the administration of justice. The Marquis of Hartingtoii stated that the Savings Banks Bill would be withdrawn. The House then went into committee on the Irish Church Bill, and proceeded to the consideration of Clause 39, which repeals the Maynooth Acts. An amendment pro- posed by Mr Whalley calls for notice chiefly on account of an am using passage-of -arms, to which it led between that hon. gentleman and Mr Newdegate. A discussion on an amend- ment by Sir George Jenkinson was abruptly terminated, -le and progress was reported before consideration of the clause had advanced to a stage of any importance. The sitting was suspended shortly before seven o'clock. On the House resuming at nine o'clock, Mr Headlam pro- posed a motion to the effect that the cost of maintaining lighthouses, buoys, &c., should be borne by the Govern- ment, and not charged upon shipping. Ultimately the motion was withdrawn, and the House soon after ad- journed.

WEDNESDAY. In the House of Commons the orders of the day were postponed to allow the attorney-General for Ireland to introduce a Bill to disable the Mayor of Cork from hold- ing any office or place of magistracy in the city of Cork, or elsewhere in Ireland. Mr Maguire, in the course of the discussion which ensued, applauded the private virtues of the mayor, and remarked that the real explanation of his speech was that it was delivered late in the evening, and according to his own confession he did not know what he said. Mr Disraeli criticised the conduct of the Govern- ment with reference to the release of the Fenian pris- oners and other matters, but did not oppose the intro- duction of the Bill. He was replied to by Mr Gladstone, who censured in strong terms the tone of the remarks employed by the right hon. gentleman with regard to the Attorney-General for Ireland. The Bill was ultimately l read a first time, and a. copy was ordered to be served on the mayor. The House adjourned shortly before six o'clock.

THURSDAY. Being Ascension Day, the House of Lords, in accord- ance with ancient custom, did not meet. In the House of Commons, Mr Gladstone, in answer to a question whether, on the disestablishment of the Irish Church, the prelates of that Church would be liable to the Ecclesiastical Titles Act, stated that all prelates appointed before the final disestablishment in January, 1871, would retain their titles. In committee on the Irish Church Bill, the irrepressible Sir George Jenkinson moved to omit that portion of Clause 39, which provides for the compen- sation of Maynooth out of the funds from the Irish Church. The amendment, after considerable discussion, was rejected by 318 to 192. Mr Aytoun then moved his amendment, to the effect that, instead of a capital sum being paid to the trustees of Maynooth, the professors of the College should receive a life annuity equal to their yearly emolu- ments. Mr Gladstone opposed the amendment at great length. After some further discussion, the House divided, when the amendment was rejected, the numbers being—- for, 198; against, 305; majority, 107. The House adjourned at 135.

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