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BALA.
BALA. BALA EISTEDDFOD.—We are glad to learn that the financial result of the recent Eisteddfod was a surplus of about 30 guineas over and above the expenditure. This sum will no doubt form a substantial nucleus for next year. LLANFOR SCHOOL BOARD.-At a meeting of the Board, held on Saturday last, Mr. W. 1. Rowlands presiding, the vacant post of Assistant Mistress at C w mtirmynach School was filled by the appointment of Miss Maud Owen, Cwmtirmynach School House. Monthly reports from two of the schools were read, viz., from Cwmtirmyriach and Rhosygwaliau. The attendance was not very satisfactory, and was attri- buted chiefly to illness. The weather during the month was also the cause of the absence of several children from long distances. PETTY SESSIONS.—On Saturday last, before Col. Evans-Lloyd and John Parry, Esq., the adjourned case of the Bala Guardians against G. Hughes was heard. The .original hearing was on the 19th April last, when defendant was charged with neglecting his wife and children, The case was adjourned to this day to receive the Relieving Officer's Report on his behaviour since that hearing. Mr. Edward Jones, the Relieving Officer, reported that there was a de- cided improvement in the condition of affairs. He was now maintaining his family and the children were attending school. After receiving the satis- factory report, the Justices further adjourned the case sine die. APPOINTMENT.—Inspector Morgan was appointed Inspector under the Explosives Act, to succeed In- spector Roberts. PUBLIC CEMETERY. A PLEBISCITE CALLED FOR. A Public Meeting was held at the County Hall on Friday last to consider the question of establishing a Public Undenominational Cemetery for the town of Bala. The room was well filled, the assemblage representing all the religious denominations in town,-the Established Church as well as Noncon- formists. Mr. R. W. Roberts, J.P., Chairman of the Urban District Council, presided, and in the course of his opening remarks said the matter of a Public Undenominational Cemetery was introduced about a year ago by Mr. Rees, who may be said to be its pioneer. The motion proposed by him on the 4th February, 1898, was to the following effect, That the Council proceed to provide a public unfle- nominational cemetery to be under the control of the Urban Council." An amendment was proposed and seconded that the matter be deferred to the next meeting of the Council. The amendment lost, and another amend- ment moved to appoint a Committee to consider the matter and submit a report, was passed. On the 11th February, the Committee met to prepare a report, and the following resolutions were passed:- (1) That the Committee recommends that it would be desirable for the Council to proceed to provide a public undenominational burial place in accord- ance with the powers vested in them by the Public Health Interments Act, 1879. (2) That the Com- mittee recommends that it would be desirable for the Council to ascertain the views of the several Parish Councils in the Union on the matter. The report with the recommendations of the Com- mittee were formally adopted at a meeting of the Council held the same evening. The matter stood thus for a year. The Councillors' tenure of office soon came to a close, and the new Council came into existence. The pioneer of the matter withdrew and did not seek re-election. He had however obtained the promise of some of the Councillors to bring the matter forward as soon as possible as they knew the financial position of the Counctl was a year ago at a low ebb, and would not permii them to go to much expense, and there was no one then plucky enough to move on with the question. Circumstances had, however, changed, and the Council were now floating again. As soon as the late chairman had vacated the office, which he had so worthily filled, the first thing he took hold of was the matter of a public cemetery. The sections into which Mr. Jones had sub-divided his motion were almost all passed, The meeting was convened that evening to approve or disapprove of what they had done. It was very probable various opinions would be expressed that evening indeed. he courted discussion on both sides. The Clerk then read the resolutions passed at the meetings of the Council. (These have already appeared in our columns.) Col. Evans Lloyd: I should like to know what the cemetery would cost, the amount a ld. rate would produce, the number of ratepayers in the district, and the number here to-night. The Chairman replied that they could not say what the cost of the cemetery would be. It depended to a great extent how much land was required. No one knew better than Col. Evans Lloyd the cost per acre. A Id. rate would produce about £20. Mr. Thomas Evans: Col. Evans Lloyd could answer the question about the land by stating how much per acre he wouid be willing to sell land. Col. Evans Lloyd: I cannot sell any land at all. Mr. R. Ll. Jones The section relating to the probable expense was the only one not passed by the Council. It that had been passed the Com- mittee would have gone into details. At the same time he did not think that essential at the present moment. It was the principle of the thing that concerned that meeting, They would have after- wards to "-o into the ways and means. Ihe Council solicited the opinion of the ratepayers whether it was desirable from a financial point of view. Col. Evans Lloyd: It is principle to get a hat to cover the head, but before buying I must know what it will cost (laughter). I want to know the approximate cost of the cemetery. Mr. R. Ll. Jones: No suggestion has been made as to where the land is to be had, nor what extent is required. The rate will not be much, because the cost will be spread over a number of years. We are providing mostly for future generations, and they will have to pay for it. Mr. D. Jones (Birmingham House) said the reason he proposed the amendment to Mr. R. Ll. Jones' motion at the meeting of the council was because he believed that they should not incur any great expense without first consulting the rate- payers. This was done on principle. It was not compulsory to provide a cciuetery. but there were rates that it was incumbent on them to levy, and upon these they did not consult the ratepayers. He considered a rate like a cemetery rate was similar to a library rate. If the council had agreed to Mr. Jones' motion they would have been in a position to reply to Col. Evans-Lloyd's query. He questioned what committee would care to go into details, in the absence of definite information, of asking whether the ratepayers approved of the cemetery first. To his mind everything turned on what was done at the meeting that night. He believed in following the dictates of the rate- payers, and questions of the nature indicated could not be answered until they had gone into the principle of the question. Col. Evans-Lloyd observed that two acres of land would, he thought, cost from Z500 to £600. Mr. Wm. Owen (Lion Hotel) said he felt very much in this matter, because as a ratepayer, he should have probably the largest proportion to pay towards this proposed cemetery, and he questioned whether it was necessary, under the present cir- cumstances, to provide a public cemetery. The Chairman: That is a question to which we want an answer from the ratepayers generally. I do not think you can expect the council to answer Mr. Owen: The council must have made up their minds to provide a cemetery. If so, 1 should like to know upon what grounds: There must be some grounds for assuming that a cemetery was needed at all. Mr. Evan Jones said that he dissociated himself from several of his friends in this matter. Ques- tion had been asked as to the necessity for a Public Undenominational Cemetery in Bala. He strongly felt that there was great need of one. He knew the:e was a burial ground at Llanycil, but it was not in sympathy with his convictions. He felt that the proposed cemetery was necessary, because there were so many Nonconformists living in Bala. Even if he were the only one the same need would exist, but it would be more difficult to attain his object. They (the council) came there that night not because it was compulsory on them to come (for it was not so), but because they con- sidered it good policy. He was sanguine that the cemetery would be a great advantage to them (Nonconformists). He then proposed that they proceed to provide a Public Undenominational Cemetery for the town of Bala. Mr. James Jones, in seconding said he endorsed Mr. Evan Jones' remarks. Every one likes to be buried in the place most agreable to them. He should like to know who consecrated the land in the time of Abraham. Mr. William Owen: I have taken the trouble to get one or two small details with regard to the number of burials since the passing of the Burial Act, 1880. There have been 590 burials in the Parish Church of Llanycil, and Christ Churchyard, Bala, out of which only 44 have taken advantage of the new Burials Act. This averages about two persons per year. Supposing that we spend as ratepayers a sum of 500 upon a new Burial Ground, we will find in the next 20 years the average number of people who would take advan- tage of this burial ground would be perhaps 2 per annum. We all know this is a matter affecting Church and Dissenters. The Dissenters wish to get a separate unconsecrated ground apart from the consecrated ground of the Church. As to consecration, I do not lay much stress upon it. However, I can hardly see that it is necessary for us as ratepayers to go and spend this large sum of money when only an average of 2 per year take advantage of the new Act. We all know that in Wales particularly there is always _good_ feeling about burials. People like to be buried with their ancestors. We have cases in the last week or so where prominent Nonconformists having burial ground of their own, have preferred to be buried with their ancestors. I think this will be the case in future, too. Nonconformists will still make use of the Parish Church. I propose an amendment, that under the circumstances it is quite unneces- sary to have a burial ground. Mr. H. Evans, Printer, proposed a motion which was tantamount to Mr. Owen's, his motion being to the effect that it would be unjust for any public body to provide a burial ground, unless it was proved that the present burial places were full or unsatisfactory. Mr. Evans then seconded Mr. Owen's amendment. The Rev. L. D. Jenkins, Rector: Is it possible to have a public cemetery without proving that there is need of it. Would not the Local Govern- ment Board wish to be satisfied on that point ? The Chairman submitted the Council had the power to provide a public cemetery. Mr. R. LI. Jones then read the sections of the Public Health Interments Act affecting that point. The Rector: What induced Parliament to pass that Act ? Mr. R. Ll. Jones: One reason: To extend certain provisions of the P.H.A., provisions with regard to mortuaries and cemeteries. Continuing, Mr. Jones quoted the following words:—" Circumstances may exist where, in deference to the wishes of the in- habitants, it may be expedient to provide in accordance with the policy of ,he Burial Acts, a cemetery in which persons of different creeds may be buried with their own religious rites. Colonel Evans-Lloyd observed that he had no objection to a cemetery as a ceraetery. It was all right from a sanitary point of view, but it must be proved that it was necessary. They had now about half an acre given to the parish (a voice: Over an acre). It was sufficient for three generations. He thought it was a slap in the face" to the lady who gave it. It was throwing cold vater on a generous gift and a generous donor. Tie three points of his sermon were :—(1) That the, were very unkind to Mrs. Burton. (2) It tamperel with tender feel- ing it was more sentiment ttan anything else. (3) The cost. Mr. R. Ll. Jones was very cautious in not disclosing the cost, became he knew it would cost from E500 to E603. A jenny rate only pro- duced £20, so that this would ;ost about 2/5 in the pound. They should not go on with the matter without ascertaining the voiccof the ratepayers by a poll. He had asked at the Eisteddfod on Mon- day, A oes heddweh ? I was war now, but peace reigned on Monday (laughter). Mr. G. Rees said, as his liaite was mentioned in connection with it, he woul< lik6 to express his views. It was not that thce was not plenty of burial space that he initiated the matter, but be- cause public cemeteries woulc be under the control of the town, and would give Lll an equal voice in the control. He was sure veryone fully recog- nised the generous gift of Alf. Burton, but it was given for the same usage as he old churchyard; that is, it was consecrated gimnd. No one had a voice in it except the Rector. Col. Evans-Lloyd The chirchwardens. Mr. Rees There are orly wo of them. He did not say that the Rector had ;iven them any incon- venience; he had, in fac, given them every facility, but he viewed tie pinciple of the matter. The whole administratim If the new cemetery would be in the hands If he ratepayers, As to feelings, it would be nbre easy to beget a good neighbourly feeling wit] tie new cemetery than the existing churchyard!. It was only through the concession of the chre) that they buried their dead now (cries, no, nc" you have the right to do so"). But there wer(coiditiolls to be complied with. Col. Evans-Lloyd: Ory the ten commandments. Mr. Rees: I know weaave the right to go to the churchyard, but we life no right to go into the church. Mr. James Jones obs'ved that the crux of the whole question was ti rate. They contented that they wished to bemried in the manner most in sympathy with thr views. He had every respect for Mrs. Buon, and recognised her generous gift, but let very one be buried there who wished. We wat to be buried in unconse- crated ground. Mr. Wm. Owen: Lope no one thinks I have come here with any,ectarian feeling. I have come here in my owninterest altogether, I think the proposed cemeteris an unnecessary expense. As to sentiment I sha not go into the matter at all. Rev. J. Howell Hujes referred to the statistics supplied by Mr. Oweof burials under the Burials Act, 1880, and enquiri whether the number of 2 per year included the buried elsewhere than in Llanycil and Bala circhyard. He was assured that the number bued in Nonconformist Burial Grounds had not bet included. Continuing Mr. Hughes said there \s every liberty afforded at the churchyards, buithey must pay for it, and some were too poor do so. They were not on the same grounds inhis respect as Churchmen. Though every facilitwas given Nonconformists, he must say he never L at ease going there. They wanted a burial ouad in accordance with their views. Mr. J. Williams, fet Office, observed that Mr. Hughes had stated at burials must be paid for at Llanycil. All wa not paid for. The Rector did not take advance of the law. He gave Non- conformists every 3ility. It was a very small number of notices at were in compliance with the laws, but they <1 not wish to be strict. Many were ineligible to lburied at the Parish Church- yard, but they ner raised the question. He should like to ask/hether any application had been made at all tMrs. Burton to present them with a piece of consecrated ground, it was well known mont before that a presentation would be made by)r to the parish. The same want existed then it did now, and he had no doubt but that AlrBurtoii would have taken a favourable view can application of that kind. Ho did not think tie was any gwthrwm." He had seen the first buriin the new public cemetery at Llanuwchllyn. Idid not notice any great differ- ence in it. Theivas perhaps sentiment, but he hardly thought tlr should pay for that. If it was a question ofntiments Nonconformists were quite able to hav< cemetery of their own. Mr. R Ll. Jones had saiit the Council that the Church- men only forme a fifth of the district, but he submitted any rate that they paid about half the ras. Rev. J. Howellughes said it was news to him to learn what Al.Williams said about the fees. They always hao agree to pay 10s., or else they could not bury tre. He understood that this was invariably done. Mr. D. Jones (rmingham House) asked whether any one had befouriedat Llanycil under the new Act without pag ? The Rector si that the payment of 10s. was the custom beÍ) he came here. He understood this was only ash in substitution for ofirwm." He never askeor the money. as it was voluntary. If a public cetery were acquired they would still have to psor the grave and other fees. As far as buryingent, it would be much more ex- pensive undene new arrangement than it was under the old. Mr. D. T. vis referred to the circumstances leading up the gift of the new portion at Llanycil. So had remarked to him that if the N onconformh wanted a new cemetery they should provid themselves without going to the ratepayers. Rev. T. T. llips said he never heard about the portion giver the parish, until he saw the walls built around and the next thing he heard was that it had h consecrated. He had too good an opinion of 1. Barton to believe that she would be offendeddth them for proposing a new cemetery, would rather think that if she heard of ttshe would be generous enough to assist themHe said this, because her brother, Sir Henry lertson, had recently given a piece of land gratis Llandrillo. The figures submitted by Mr. Owerere the strongest argument in their favour, t-hejowed there was something rotten in the State Denmark. As to the financial view, the questiononld be raised above £ s. d. Mr. D. Je (Birmingham House) said some of the talk tl evening affected them as Council. One thing, this that unkindness was shown to a lady iue district in proceeding with this matter. T argument would not avail for one momemenThe matter of a public library had been startoefore the land had been presented. Another tr said was that there was no necessity for it. Course, they respected other people's feelings. had every respect for those who had views acke to him. Everyone knew that the contr jf cemeteries in connection with the Church e in the hands of the Church. What we want to have a cemetery under the control of the to and we wish to get the opinion of the ratepaye;lie same as was done with the public library. The Ror: But there was no library befere the present < so that the cases differ. Mr. Dnes Yes there was. Col. Es Lloyd: But it had died. Mr. Iones: No, no; continuing, Mr. Jones said thwhat he looked at all along was the quen of rate. He was of opinion that it was notht to incur this expense without full consideon. The Council had power to have the paymentended over 20, 30, 40, or even 50 years. It woubvolve on the generation most in need of the etcry. Sentiment had been introduced into thrguments. If it came to that, it affec- ted hbersonally. All his family had been buried Llanycil. If people went according to that scnent, he would not say anything against it. Itl been said that burials under the new Act lueen made without payment of fees. It was lito him he had a little to do with burials and las obliged to pay on all occasions. Tbetor: You knew, of course, it was I- offrwm.' Mr.ies: We knew that if we buried under the nict a charge was made. Th.ector: But this was done instead of offr" Mnnes I further observed that he had met with unkindness with regard to these burials. The printed notices were never pressed for, verbal notices had always been accepted. It was news to him to learn that anyone had been buried under the new Act without paying a fee of 10s. If that was so, then there was much of Mr. Jenkins's kindness brought to light. Mr. R. Ll. Jones, in bringing the discussion to a close, said they brought this question before the meeting that night on principle. They felt strongy that an unconsecrated burial ground was required. The Rector: Why are you excluding us from burying in accordance with our views. Mr. R. Ll. Jones said Nonconformists were pre- vented from burying in the Parish graveyard by laws which they practically have no control over. You will exclude yourselves from the public ceme- tery by your own laws which you can alter. Mr. Owen had mentioned that there was nothing much in consecration, but he submitted that if a yard of the land was consecrated, they would have to provide a chapel and chaplain. The Rector I know of dozens of places where there are no chapels. There was no reason that they should not proceed under the Act of 1880. Mr. R. Ll. Jones replied that the Council could not operate under the P.H.A. The Rector: But the ratepayers may. Mr. R. Ll. Jones We, as a Council, have decided to proceed under this Act, considering it the best mode of procedure, and are willing to abide to ratepayers' opinion. As to the cost, Mr. Jones said no one could say how much it would cost. In his estimate, Col. Evans-Lloyd had said it would take two acres of land, but if there was, as he bad stated, plenty of room in Llanycil for three generations, then, certainly, an acre would be ample. Sentiment was the essence of the whole question. That was the basis of every information. It was one of the greatest forces of the world. A question had been asked, Why should we pay for what Nonconformists want." But why, if it comes to that, should we pay for Church religion in Bala, as we partly do. We want to take advantage of the law. That will enable us to avoid the present order of things and the consequent frictions. Mr. R. Ll. Jones proposed and Mr. Evan Jones seconded, that the voice of this meeting be ascertained. Mr. Edward Jones proposed an amendment and Mr. John Jones seconded, that a plebiscite be secured. The original motion was withdrawn, as it was stated that there were many who would vote in favour of both.—Mr. Edward Jones's motion was then carried. Mr. J. J. Hughes proposed and Mr. D. W. Jones seconded that the voice of this meeting be ascer- tained to-night.—On being put up, 32 voted in favour of a public undenominational cemetery and 21 against. Messrs. J. Williams, Wm. Owen, with the Chair- man and Vice Chairman of the Council were appointed a committee to arrange the plebiscite which takes place at the Board School on NVedies- day or Thursday this week. the meeting was brought to a close with a vote of thanks to the Chairman on the proposition of Rev. L. D. Jenkins, seconded by Mr. J. Williams.
0. ---Rhiwlas Estate Competition.…
0. Rhiwlas Estate Competi- tion. DISTRIBUTION OF PRIZES. The annual distribution of prizes for the best stock and sheep on tenant farms, on the Rhiwlas Estate, took place at the Board School on Thursday last. There was a good muster of tenants and the general public present. The chair was taken by R. J. Ll. Price, Esq., Rhiwlas. The prizes were to have been distributed by Mrs. Price, but, as she was unable to be present owing to illness, this duty also devolved on the Chairman. The adjudicators this year were Messrs. Hugh Hughes, Penrhewl, Tregeiriog, and John Roberts, Perteddnant, Towyn. In taking the chair, the Chairman said he had great pleasure in meeting his tenants once more. Mrs. Price desired him to say that she was extremely sorry that she could not be present that evening owing to illness. He had little new to say to them as farmers, except to congratulate them on improvement in prices since these prizes were instituted. He hoped that the seven lean years mentioned in the Bible had now passed away, and that the seven full years were at hand. He regretted that there were no competitions on the larger class of sheep. In the other sheep classes the competions was about the same as usual. He should like to add a word of advice, and that was to endeavour to get a better class of team horses; those generally seen were either sick or lame. Mr. E. Watkins, agent to the Rhiwlas Estate, thanked the competitors for the facility afforded them in inspecting the stock. He believed they had two adjudicators in whom they had implicit confi- dence (cheers). Mr. Roberts, Penfeddnant, Towyn, one of the adjudicators, in submitting the list of successful competitors, said lie was sorry to hear that Mrs. Price was not able to be present, as he understood that she took great interest in these competitions. He was much indebted to the "farmers for the facilities afforded them in inspecting the stock. The farmers ought to be very thankful to Mr. Price and his agent, for the great interest they were taking in their welfare. In the course of their inspection they found indications of improvement—there was yet room for improvement. It was a pity that competi- tions of this kind were not more general. It was what the country stood in need of. At every county show the recommendation was invariably thrown out to get local shows, so as to form a good prepara- tion for the county shows. STOCK. Forty-three Farms had been inspected—three over L100 rent, six whose rents were between £ 60 and £100, eight between iE40 and iE60, eight between L25 and L40, and six under Z25. The following were the prize winners Class 1. Rent over £ 100. Maximum marks, 360. 1 Mrs. Vaughan, Tanisarllan, 339; 2 Mrs. Parry, Rhydyfen, 260; 3. J. Jones, Berthlafar, 225. Class 2. Rent between £ 60 and zElOO. 1. E. J. Evans, Tyisa, 260; 2. Ellis Davies, Fed- warian-ucha, 236; 6. J. Williams, Nantybarcut, 205 4 R. Jones, Coedyfoel-uclia, 191. Class 3. Rent between £40 and £60. 1 David Jones, Garn, 189; 2 Thomas Jones, Tyny- bryn, 185; 3 R. Davies, Caerau isa, 183; 4 Evan Jones, Hachglas, 180. Class 4. Rent between £ 25 and £ 40. 1 Robert Evans, Crynierth, 210; 2 R. Roberts, Bwlchytyno, 204; 3 John Jones, Carregyddafad, 201 4 John Jones, Murglas, 190. Class 5. Rent under Z25. 2 D. Rowlands, Tyddynpliylip, 150; 2 J. M. Rob- erts, Crynierthbach, 13(3; 3 John Davies, Tylien, 128; 4 W. Rowlands, Llwyngwgan, 103. SHEEP. Mr. Hugh Hughes, the other adjudicator, endorsed the remarks of his colleague, and commended the farmers on the sheep exhibited. Though they were good, they could still be improved. There was nothing in the world that could not be improved. After a few valuable suggestions in that direction, he declared the following to be the prize winners :— Class 1. Flock over 600. No competition. Maximum marks, 320. Class 2. Flock of between 300 and 600 sheep. 1 John Pugh, Nantfach, 215; 2 Mrs. Jones, Tvny- ffridd, 170; 3 E. Evans, Rhiwaedog, 167'; 4 Lewis R. Jones. Caepoeth, 165. Class 3. Between 200 and 300. 1 Mrs. Daniels, Tynybryn, 234; 2 D. Williams, Ty- cerrig, CWlll, 199; 3 H. Thomas, Nantgan, 198; 4 John Jones, Ffriddfoel, 175. Class 4. Between 100 and 200 1 T. Jones, Tynybryn, Cwm, 235; 2 Mrs. Roberts, Tairfelin, 203; 3 R. Roberts, Bwlchytyno, 176; 4 J. Jones, Dolfeirig, 165. Class 5. Under 100. 1 W. Rowlands, Llwyngwgan, 198; 2 John Jones, Murglas, 193; 3 W. Rooerts, Fedwarian isa, 191 4 Mrs. Jones, Gelli isa, 186. Following the distribution of prizes, Mr. Robert Evans, Crynierth, Cefnddwysarn, proposed a vote of thanks to Mr. and Mrs. Price for their kindness in awarding prizes again this year. He thought they had adopted the best means of furthering the interest of the tenantry. He admired these competitions since their initiation. They as farmers needed en- couragemc-nt of this kind. It was the proper course to excite in them a spirit of emulation, to keep their stock up to the proper standard, so as to make them more valuable for market. There was certainly a good deal of improvement discernible since the com- petitions were initiated, and he hoped soon to see the farmers unanimously entering the contest. He re- gretted to hear that Mrs. Price was unable to be present. He would also propose a vote of thanks to the adjudicators. They had done their work admir- ably, and, judging by the inspection at his place, they must have made a thorough examination. The tenantry were likewise indebted to Mr. Watkin for the great interest he had taken in their welfares. Mr. Robert Williams, Maesygadfa, seconded, and the resolution was ueanimously passed. Further, upon the motion of Mr. John Jones, Berth- lafar, seconded by Mr. John Roberts, a unanimous vote of sympathy was expressed with Mrs. Price. Mr. Price suitably acknowledged on his own and Mrs. Price's behalf, and Mr. Watkins and the adjudi- cators likewise tendered their thanks. Mr. C. Bryner Jones, Lecturer on Agriculture to the Bangor University, then delivered an eloquent lecture on the rearing of cattle. The lecture teemed with valuable suggestions and was much appreciated. All the arrangements in connection with the com- petitions were in charge of a committee of tenants, with Mr. lv, T. Vaughan, Penisa'rllan, as Secretary. We understand that the prizes and expenses paid by Mr. Price, reach a total of nearly zE60 per annum. An excellent example is given by him which other landowners would do well to imitate,
DOLGELLEY.
DOLGELLEY. GENEROSITY.—Mr. Francis Evans, Union Villa, gave tickets to obtain coal to a number of the aged poor in the town to celebrate the Queen's Birthday. The tickets were given to the aged poor of all creeds and denominations. Mr. Evans has always been very ready to help the poor and needy, and has done more in this direction than anybody may imagine. SOCIAL DINNER.—On Thursday evening a number of Old Boys sat down to a sumptuous dinner prepared by Mrs. Davies, The Criterion, who catered in her usual praiseworthy manner. After the dinner a most enjoyable evening was spent. THE BOARD SCHOOLS.—The children at the Boys and Girls Board Schools are preparing for a concert which they intend giving at the Public Rooms during the summer. CRICKET.—The members of the Cricket Club seem to be determined to make up for what they had lost. Up to last Saturday they could not count a single match won this season. But on Saturday they met the Towyn Club at Towyn. The Towynites scored 61 for ten wickets, and Dolgelleyites 128 for eight wickets. It is said that all the members played well, and an old veteran and a young member deserve great praise. Mr. Robert Williams scored 58 runs. EXCURSIONS.—During Whit-week a good number of excursionists were brought into Dolgelley and Bar- mouth by special trains, the excursionists spending part of the day at Dolgelley and part at Barmouth. On Friday excursions were run from Eccles, Middle- ton, and Manchester, and on Saturday from .bails- worth, Bacup, and Manchester. Some hundreds spent several hours in the town. SUNDAY WORSHIP.—The Nonconformist congrega- tions in the town have been deeply annoyed the last two Sundays by the way the company of the Militia attend public worship. They parade to St. Mary's Church, headed by the company's band, during the hour of service at the Nonconformist Chapels, and by so doing disturb those congregations. It is hoped that some arrangement can be made that will make things more satisfactory. THE CYCLING CLUB DINNER.—As announced in our last issue the annual dinner of the Cycling Club was postponed indefinitely, within a day or two of the time arranged. The arrangements had gone so far as to invite special reporters to attend, and when the dinner was postponed, the reporters' invitations were forgotten, and it was a pitiable scene to witness a well-known reporter arriving in town that night, having travelled many miles to attend the dinner. We hope he had a good dinner elsewhere DR. WILLIAMS' SCHOOL.—It appears that this is the twentieth year of the Dr. Williams' High School During these years the school has made rapid strides and is now reckoned among the best secondary schools in the Principality, and those who have been educated at it may be counted by the hundreds. At a meeting of the Governors, held on the 23rd inst., it was decided to celebrate the twenty-first anniversary of the opening of the school by a Public Educational Meeting and Re-union of the Old Girls, to be held on the 25th and 26th of July. It is to be hoped that the Old Girls will be faithful to attend. MR. W. WILLIAMS, :MAESYFFYON. Papyr Pawb" for last week contains a good photo and biographical sketch of this well-known and respected gentleman. Mr. Williams was born at Uwchartro, but moved when ten years of age to Nantglyn. Later he moved to Shrewsbury, and then to Denbigh and Caerwys, and later to Dolgelley. He was elected a deacon when only twenty years of age, and has filled that office ever since. He has filled every position of honour in his own denomination (Wesleyan), and has also for many years been served on the Local Board, the School Board, aud other public bodies. We hope lie may have many years yet to serve his God and his fellow-countryman, as lie has done in years past. THE QUEEN'S BIRTHDAY.—On Wednesday the recruits forming the advance section of the Carnarvon and Merioneth Militia, which are at present in camp at Dolgelley, celebrated the Queen's birthday. Shortly before noon the men, numbering about 150, headed by the band of the battalion, and under the command of Major Cooper (adjutant), with Captain Macartney Filgate, Lieutenants E. B. Jones and R. G. Duff, left their headquarters near Llwyn, and took their posi- tion on the Marian, where a good number of onlookers soon assembled. A royal salute was fired, which was followed by three hearty cheers for the Queen. The men then marched past in review order, and after- wards into the town and made a halt in the square, returning shortly after to their camping ground. ELLIS MEMORIAL.-A meeting in support of the proposed memorial to the late Mr. T. E. Ellis, was held at the County Hall on Thursday evening; Mr. J. Meyrick Jones, J.P., chairman of the Urban District Council, presiding. Among those present were Mr. Edward Griffiths, J.P., Springfield; Rev. E. Roberts, Rev. W. Pari Huws, B.D.; Rev. John Williams, B.A., Mr. Wm. Williams, Maesyffynon; Mr R. J. Griffith, solicitor; Mr. R. Guthrie Jones, solicitor Mr. R. C. Evans, Caxton Hotel; Mr. Richard Barnett; Mr. John Edwards, Wnion villas; Mr. O. D. Roberts, Clogwyn; Mr. Rowland Williams; Mr. W. R. Wil- liams, Lombard-street, &c. At the opening of the meeting the Chairman read a letter from the Mer- ioneth Secretary, Mr. R. Guthrie Jones, explaining what had transpired at the meeting at Barmouth and after a few words on the project, he invited the meeting to elect officers for the district. Messrs. R. C. Evans and E. Williams (Llew Meirion) were ap- pointed hon. secretaries; Messrs. W. Williams, Maesy- ffynon, and David Owen, Cross Keys, were appointed treasurers; and a large representative committee was also appointed. Collectors were appointed for the various divisions in the district. Messrs. Edward Griffith, J.P., and Robert Hughes, jun., FelinNewydd, were appointed members of the County committee. It was decided to ask the head teachers to give a chance to the children to contribute. THE MILITIA (4th Batt. R.W.F.).—About 4-30 on Monday afternoon a special train conveying the remainder of the Militia steamed into the station. Large crowds of the townspeople witnessed the train's arrival, and as the Welsh Independents of the Dolgell- ey district held their Music Festival on the same day, the crowd was considerably augmented by this class of visitors. The body which arrived on Monday will join the recruits who have been in training here for some days past and are encamped in a field adjoining the town. We are given to understand that they intend staying for a month, and we are pleased to state that extensive measures have been taken by prominent ladies and gentlemen of the district for entertaining and providing recreation for them. The Public Rooms have been secured by the Ladies' Com- mittee, where there will be a refreshment room, as well as rooms for smoking, writing, and for games. The following gentlemen have consented to assist the Ladies' Committee as Stewards :-Rev. O. Evans (Curate), Messrs. H. R. Lloyd, Henry Jones, T. L. Humbertone, D. Rees, E. C. O. Williams, W. Harvey Jones, W. E. J. Clarke, R. W. Evans, T. G. Owen, and G. A. Edwards. Tuesday evening nearly all the ladies of the Committee were present, and an enjoy- able evening was spent. On Wednesday the arrange- ments were ably carried out by Mrs. Griffith and Miss Griffith, R.C.M., Brynadda, when Miss Nesta Edwards, Mr. Meirion Davies and others gave vocal and instrumental items. C. M. SUNDAY SCHOOL FESTIVAL. The annual Sunday School Festival of the Calvims- tic Methodists of the district of Dolgelley was held here on Friday. The Festival has been very popular for many years, and this year it was quite up to the previous years, and perhaps even better attended. The district ranges from Abergeirw—a small chapel in the mountains in the direction of Trawsfynydd-to Llwyngwríl-by the sea about 12 miles from Dol- gelley, and the day being exceptionally fine the members of the 19 schools within this district were present in vast numbers. There was one new feature in the Festival this year, viz., the musical conductor being from outside the district. In previous years the Festivals have been very successfully conducted by local musicians, but this year the lot fell on Mr. D. Jenkins, Mus. Bac., Aberystwyth, and he per- formed his duty very satisfactorily. in the morning and afternoon two meeting were held at the same time, one at Bethel and the other at Salem. At Salem, at 10-15 in the morning, Mr. W. G. Jones, Dolgelley, presided. Members of Llanfachreth school recited a chapter, and Mr. Morris Evans, Llanfachreth, offered a prayer. The Rev. John Williams, B.A., then cate- chised the fourth and fifth standards in the History of Jesus Christ, and the answers were very good. The cliildren also sang under the leadership of Mr. D. Jenkins, Mus. Bac. After a few complimentary words by the Chairman, Mr. J. Edwards, Coedcymer; and Rev. John Davies, Mr. J. Wynne terminated the meeting with prayer. The same hour at Bethel Mr. Richard Mills, the chairman of the Sunday School district, presided. Members of Salem Sunday School recited a portion of the Scripture, and Rev. Evan Roberts, Dolgelley, offered a prayer. The Rev. Richard Morris, M.A., then catechised the middle classes in Mark viii. 27-ix, 10 and the the answers were fair. Certificates and prizes were then distributed by the Secretary, Mr. D. Caradog Evans, to those who had passed the Scriptural Exam- inations. In the Second Class, between 16 and 21, Miss Annie C. Pugh, Llwyngwril, took the first prize Jennie Rowlands, Dolgelley (E), second; Mary Ellis, Bethel, Dolgelley, third; Catherine Rowlands, Sion, Arthog, fourth Annie J. Roberts, Llwyngwril, fifth; Thomas A. Lewis, Arthog, sixth; and certificates were won by the following:—Catherine Roberts, Hermon; M. H. Roberts, Salem, Dolgelley; David Richards, Bontddu Morris J. Jones, Carmel; Maggie Williams, Bethel; Polly Roberts, Pendref; Bessie Evans, Penmaenpool; and Ellen Thrower, Arthog. In the class between 13 and 16 the successful candid- ates were in the following order :—1st prize, Annie Williams, Dolgelley (E); 2nd, R. Dorothy Williams, Dolgelley (E); 3rd, Mary Jones, Salem 4th, Morris Rowlands, Seion; 5th, Cattie Roberts, Salem 6th, Howell Roberts, Seion and the following won cer- tificates :—Annie Jones, Salem Jane Roberts, Friog; Adaline G. Ferguson, Dolgelley (E); Catty R. Wynne, Seion; G. D. Griffith, Salem; Sassie Parry, Dol- gelley (E) Winnie J. Ellis, Bethel; Nellie M. Rob- erts, Salem Jennie Ellis, Bethel; Maggie Williams, Bethel; Annie Roberts, Salem Mabel Evans, Dol- gelley (E) Bessie Evans, Penmaenpool; R. J. Rob- erts, Llwyngwril; R. Richards, Bontddu; Lizzie Griffiths, Llanfachreth Winnie Jones, Penmaenpool; and Angharad Wynne, Seion. After a few words by the Rev. E. Vaughan Humphreys, Llwyngwril, the meeting terminated with prayer by the Rev. E. Jones Edwards, Arthog. At two o'clock in Salem, Mr. Ellis Williams, Saron, presided. Members of Rhiwspardyn School recited a chapter, and Rev. E. Trevor Evans, Llanfachreth, offered prayer. After the children had sung under the leadership of Mr. D. Jenkins, Mus. Bac., the Rev. John Williams, B.A., catechised the children for a short time, and the answers were excellent. The Secretary then distributed the prizes and certificates to those who had been successful in the Scriptural Examination. In the fifth standard the following were successful:—1st prize, William Emyr Williams, Pendref; 2nd, Jane Roberts, Saron; 3rd, Goronwy Wynne, Arthog 4th, Lewis E. Lloyd, Pendref 5th, Sarah Elizabeth Thrower, Arthog; 6th, Jofen Jones, Arthog; certificates, Robert Pugh, Sart/s; John Anwyl Jones, Saron; William Morgan Williams, Arthog; William W. Davies, Arthog; Elizabeth Jane Roberts, Llwyngwril; and Lowry Griffith, Salem. In the fourth standard the successful candidates were as follows:—1st, Mary Jones, Dolgelley (E); 2nd, Maggie Jones Owen, Llwyngwril; 3rd, Edward Tippett, Salem; 4th, Maggie Thomas, Llanfachreth; 5th, Nesta Parry Owen, Llwyn- gwril; 6th, Johnny Goodwin Owen, Bethel; and Griffith Ellis, Bethel; certificates: David M. Griffith, Llanfachreth; Griffith R. Jones, Llan- fachreth; Ella Roberts, Bontddu; Mary Ellen Jones, Bontddu; Annie Jones, Bethel; Teddie Jones, Salem; and D. J. Williams, Bethel. Certificates and prizes were also given for com- mitting to memory Holwyddoreg Mary Davies, Arthog Jennie Parry, Elizabeth Parry, and Mary Jones, Llwyngwril; Lizzie Griffiths, John Robert Jones, William Jones, and John Griffiths, Siloh; John Williams and Winnie Ellis, Bethel; and Lewis Edward Lloyd, Pendref. Rhodd Mam John Lewis, Flory F. Williams, and Owen F. Evans, Rehobeth; John Pughe and John Jones, Penmaen; Evan Lewis, Bryntryfer; Jane Pugh, Llwyngwril; David Griffith and John Roberts, Siloh Lewis James, Maggie James, William Pugh, and John Williams, Llanelltyd; David Ellis E. Jones, Evan Jones, and Hugh Jones, Bethel; Mary Ann Pugh and Lewis Edwards, Pendref. About 200 certificates in connection with the standard examination were also distributed, and it was announced that six had committed Mark's Epistle to memory, but that the certificates had not been received by the Secretary. The six were:— Catherine Roberts, Hermon Mrs. Mary Ann Jones, Arthog; Mrs. Evans, Aelbryn, Soar; Miss Gwen Morris, Maestryfer, Soar Henry Hemmett, Salem; and Nelly Meirion Roberts, Salem. Mr. D. Jenkins sang a sacred song during the meeting, and was well appreciated. The meeting was brought to a close after the Rev. E. Vaughan Humphreys had offered prayer. The same hour in Bethel, Mr. John Timothy, Friog, presided. Llanelltyd school recited a portion of Scripture, and Mr. J. Owen Jones, Friog, prayed. The Rev. Evan Roberts, Dolgellau, then catechised the elder class in the viii. Chapter of Hyfforddwr," and the answers were general and good. The following prizes and certificates were distributed by the Treasurer (Mr. John Thomas) for the Scriptural examination: 1st, J. H. Williams, Hermon; 2nd, Elizabeth Roberts, Pendref; 3rd, Evan Ellis Evans, Bethel; certifi- cates:-William Wynne, Arthog; C. Williams, Friog; Griffith Jones, Cormel: Richard Lewis, Friog; Evan Griffiths, Llanfachreth; David R Jones, Bethel; and Bertie Davies, Dolgelley (E). After a few words by the Chairman, Mr. John Evans, Llwyngwril, terminated fhe meeting with prayer. The evening meeting wus commenced at 5.30. M. J. Edwards, Coedcymer, presiding. At the com- mencement of the meeting the vast congregation recited. the ten commandments, and the Rev. Cadwaladr Jones, Sanghall, prayed. The chairman then called upon Mr. Zsl. D. Jenkins, Mus. Bac., to take charge of the meeting. The following tunes. were sung during the evening Brynteg," Hwyr- fryn," "I'aradwys," Ellacombe," Hapus Dyrfa," Pernbroke," '4 Gorphwysfa," "CrogercUau Gounod," Gorton," Gwynfa," together with Mohvcli yr Arglwydd (Jenkins). and "Worthy is the Lamb (Handel). The singing was powerful and thrilling' and some of the tunes were exceptionally well u rendered, especially so Gwynfa" and Gor- phwysfa," but the singing, though very good, was not up to the expectation of many. Mr. Jenkins, during the meeting, gave very valuable advices and remarks on congregational singing. In the course of the evening, the secretary, Mr. D, Caradog Evans, presented Tonic Sol-ffa certificates to the following Junior—Richard Roberts, Salem Henry Lloyd, Hendre; Maggie Elizabeth Jones, Saron; Annie Roberts, Lily Phipps, Susie Morris and Owen Pugh, Penmaen Margaret Eluned Williams, Elizabeth Parry-Williams, William Emyr Williams, and Lewis Edward Lloyd, Pendref. Elementary— Herbert Davies, English Chapel; Richard Roberts, Salem Annie jane Williams, Llanfachbreth; John Anwyl Jones, Saron; and i nomas Arthur Lewis, Zion. Intermediate—Thomas Arthur Lewis, Zion, Arthog. Mr. Richard Mills, chairman of Sunday School meeting, also thanked all who had been doing good work in connection with the Sunday School during the year, and also in connection with the festival. The Rev. W. Parri Hughes, B.D., termina- ted the meeting with prayer. The following accom- padied during the day :—Morning and afternoon meetings: Miss Jones, Queen's Row; Miss May Roberts, Union Workhouse Miss Blodwen Williams, and Rev. R. R. Williams, M.B. Evening meeting, Miss Griffiths, Coedcelyn and Miss Blodwen Williams. CONGREGATIONAL SUNDAY SCHOOL FESTIVAL. The annual festival of the Congregationalists of the district was held at Dolgelley on Monday. The dis- trict of the festival reaches from Rhydymain to Harlech, and is therefore a very large one, and as a good number of the members of every school within the district had come to Dolgelley to attend the festival, it was a misfortune this year as in years gone by, that there was no suitable building large enough to hold such a large congregation. The chapel, at all times, was uncomfortably packed by the large number anxious to be present. Trains brought hundreds into town from Harlech, Dyffryn, Barmouth, Arthog', Rhydymain, in the early morning, and a good number continued to come with the train every day. Arrangements were made by the various schools for food to be prepared at the Public Rooms, and the fact that the day was hot and sultry made that room far from comfortable, but nothing to be compared to the state the chapel was in during the various meetings, and the tact that the meetings were enjoyed and praised under such disadvan- tageous circumstances proves that the meetings must have been exceptionally good. This year, as in pre- vious years, Mr. Cadwaladr Roberts, the well known choral conductor of Tanygrisiau, conducted the sing- ing in all the meetings, and his work deserves great praise. He was assisted in the holding of rehearsals, &c., through the district by the Rev. I. Cynfal Jones, Borth, and Mr. Rice Price, Llanfachbreth, who did good work, All the arrangements of the festival were made by the energetic and painstaking secretary, Mr. Griffith Price, of Corsymynydd, on whom the bulk of the work falls, as is the case with the secre- tary in all festivals of this nature. At the morning meeting Mr. Edw. Edwards, Soar, Rhydymain, presided. The meeting was commenced with the recitation of the Ten Commandments by Mrs. Gwilym Tlioyi-ips, Plas Arthog, and a tune by the children, conducted by Mr. Cadwaladr Roberts, and Mr. W. Roberts, Perthillwydion, prayed. Mr. Edward Owen, Dolgelley, then catechised the middle class, and the answers were very satisfactory. The meeting was terminated with prayer by the Rev. 1. Cydfal Jones. In the afternoon two meetings were held. At the first meeting Mr. John Jones, Islaw'r-dref, presided. Mr. Robert Davies, Harlech, opened the meeting with prayer. The elder class were catechised by the Rev. R. Thomas, Barmouth. The answers were good and general. After a few brief remarks by Mr. W. Hughes, chairman of district, and the Rev. W. Pari Hughes, B.D., the Rev. R. Thomas terminated the meeting with prayer. At the second meeting Mr. Ellis Morris, Barmouth, presided. C. Pugh, Rhydwen, recited a Psalm, and M. O. Pugh, Dolgelley, offered prayer. The children were then catechised by the Rev. E. Morgan, Dyffryn, and the answers were creditable. The adjudication of the Rev. John Hughes, Tany- grisiau, on the Scriptural examination, was then read which was as follows Adjudication on the Papers of the Middle Class and Standards IV. and V. On the whole we were pleased with the papers received. The maximum number of marks given was 100, and we consider every one that has been able to win 45 marks passed satisfactorily. Out of the 171 candidates only 20 have failed. We would wish to give the following hints to candidates in future competitions :—(A) Abstain from the tempta- tion of making a sermon instead of answering the questions. Good advices are not sufficient to hide want of knowledge m the history, (B) Let the candi- dates endeavour to think for themselves, and to endeavour to have an opinion of their own on the subjects written upon. (c) Let them all endeavour to write Welsh correctly. We had a few excellent papers in the Middle Class. The papers of W. Wil- liams, Cutiau, Maggie Roberts and Hugh P. Roberts, Arthog, Lewis Jones and G. Griffiths, Arthog, are exceptionally good, and if Robert H. Davies, Harlech, had answered all the questions he would have re- ceived great praise. Not one of the candidates in Stanards IV. and V. have won full marks, but several have done good work. Let them continue in the way they have commenced in connection with these exam- inations, and it will do them much good. Middle Class, John VII—X and Luke X. Maximum, 100. Brithdir.—Kate Williams, 87; Thomas Roberts, 84; John Hughes, 65; Hugh Evans, 65; Maggie Rob- erts, 75; John Richards, 92 Evan Richards, 83; Griffith Edward Evans, 60 Mary A. Roberts, 93 Islawlrdref. -Rowland Evans, 60 Jennie, 93. Soar. -John Evans, 87 Annie Edwards, 68. Rhydymaln. —William Griffith, 91; John Evans, 81; Kate Wil- liams, 66; Lizzie Davies, 45 John Williams, 30; Jane E. Williams, 51. Llaiielltyd. -David G. Francis, 95; G. W. Roberts, 86; John Ll. Roberts, 84. Siloam, Barmouth.—David Griffith, 56; Nellie Williams, 73; Jennet Jones Willams, 86. Tabor.— Anfedrus, 53; M. W. H., 51; David Roberts, 51; Willliam Owen, 42; Lizzie Roberts, 50; Robert E. Jones, 37; Laura Jones, 81; Winnie Jones, 72; Wm. Jones, 59. Harlech.—Robert H. Davies, 89. Dyffryn. —Mary Ann Parry, 50 Mary Thomas Jones, So Dora Jane Parry, 71; Griffith Pugh, 46 Ellen Ed- wards, 60. Barmouth.—Humphrey Williams, 63; William Jones, 45 William Davies, 45; Ellis Williams 80; Catherine Ann Hughes, 42 William John Jones, 49; Dieuw (Anon.), 40. Pellyres,-ynfa.-Lizzie Jones, 47; John E. Evans, 47. Ganllwyd.—Robert Jones, 49. Cutiau.—William Williams, 100. Llwyngwril.— Sarah Jane Roberts, 45; William Roberts, 49 M. J. Richards, 43: Laura Ann Williams, 45; Robert Rob- erts, 59. Bortliwnog.— Edward Morgan, 40. Arthog. John Roberts, 46; Mary Margaret Ellis, 82; John Roberts, 56 Maggie Roberts, 100; David Pugh, 47; Hugh Pugh Roberts, 100. Llajifaclireth.-Lizzie Mary, 58; Lizzie, 52. Dolgelley.—Lewis Jones, 100; IX J. Davies, 63; Hugh, 67 Griffith Griffiths, 100; Evan Griffiths, 74; R. H. Evans, 47; Robert H. Pugh, 48 Ann C. Jones, 30; Annie Lewis, 41; Emily Williams, 40 G. Llewelyn Lloyd, 46; Annie Lloyd, 96. Barmouth.—Lizzie Ann Thomas, 45. Standard V.—History of Joseph. Maximum, 100. Tabor.-Polly Roberts, 60; Annie Roberts, 60; Kate Roberts, 43; Lizzie J. Jones, 60; Ann Catherine Roberts, 60. Rhydymain.—Edward Williams, 54; R. W. Hughes, 61; John Jones, 46; John Griffith, 52. Islaw'rdref.—Mair. Borthwnog-Elizabeth Evans, 83; Gwen Davies, 47; Lizzie Edwards, 38; Annie Davies, 52; Madge Jones, 55. Llanfacliretli. -Annie Griffiths, 86; Maggie Pugh, 49; Richard Parry, 79. Dolgelley.—Jennie Parry, 89; David R. Pugh, 54; Catherine Davies Jones, 60: Catherine Ann Lewis, 56; Daisy A. Jones, 87; Laura Williams, 49. Bar- mouth.—M. Jones, 63; Laura E. Davies, 59; Maria Jones, 65; Nell Davies, 67; John D. Evans, 65; Ed- ward W. Evans, 35; Gwilym O. Jones, 25; John D. Lloyd, 39; Gwen Williams, 75; John Williams, 38; Richard Morris, 38; David Jones, 31; Bessie C. Jones, 45; Mary Catherine Griffiths, 80; Lizzie Evans, 72. Standard IV.—History of Joseph. Maximum, 100. Harlech.—Richard M. Morris, 85; Elizabeth E. Jones, 85 John Thomas, 86 W. Corroll, 89. Tabor. —Maggie Lloyd, 66. Llanelltyd. -Kate 0. Jones, 52; Lizzie Evans, 45 Griffith Evans, 52. Rhydymain.— Flora Griffiths, 56; Maggie Roberts, 48 William Davies, 40; Winnie Roberts, 56; Maggie Williams, 56; Jane E. Williams, 56; Morris W illiams, 47; Thomas G. Hughes, 52. Brithdir.—William Jones, 69; Robert H. Hughes, 69; Howell R. Griffiths, 77; David Jones, 71: Marv Mvfanwv Evans. 71: Husrhie Rees Evans, 69, Islaw'rdref.—Ellis Jones Evans, 56; Polly, 57; Howell Edwards, 41. Penyresgynfa.— Robert Jones, 47; Dora Jones, 46. Ganllwyd.— Richard Jones, 45; David Jones, 46; Lizzie James, 49; John Jones, 48. Artliog.-Ellis Jones Ellis, 47; Griffith Davies, 40; William Williams, 89; Sarah Williams, 46; Mary Jane Davies, 63. Llanfachreth.- Catherine Williams, 58; Annie Griffith, 61; Grace A. Williams, 54 Maggie Pugh, 54; Robert Griffith, 49; Richard Parry, 80; Lizzie G. Parry, 70. Dol- gellau.—Evan Jones, 55; Richard Evans, 45; Row- land Evans, 86; John Robert Humphreys, 39 Rees D. Jones, 49; Morris Griffiths, 42. Barmouth.— Maggie Morris, 46 Sally Jones Thomas, 46. It was also announced that the following number had passed the various standards at the different schools :—Dolgelley, 39 Barmouth, 34 Dyffryn, 17; Harlech, 5 Arthog, 6; Llwj^ngwril, 7; Islaw'rdref, 5; Rhydwen, 14; Bwlchcoch, 3; Tabor, 10; Brith- dir, 15; Rhydymain, 20; Penyresgynfa, 6; Llan- fachreth, 10; Ganllwyd, 9 Llanelltyd, 10; Borth, 17; Cuttiau, 12. The meeting was brought to a close with prayer by the Rev. Owen Davies, Ganllwyd. The evening meeting was presided over by the Rev John Walters, Brithdir. The meeting was com- menced by the reading of a portion of scripture and prayer by the Rev. E. Morris, Dyffryn. The follow- ing tunes were then sung :-Tabernacle, Talysarn, Darwell, Regent Square, Bethesda, Pererin Neapolis, Sliour, Penarth, Rhosydd Moab, Emyn Hwyrol, Rockingham, and Raven worth, together with the anthems "Dysgi mi dy lwybrau" (D. W. Lewis) Fe welir Seion fel y wawr," (M. O. Jones), and the chant "Treforris." The singing all through was good and expressive, but some of the tunes were better sung than others. The conductor won the sympathy of all present, and the brief remarks he made from time to time were appropriate. The sing- ing proved that tne conductors at the various chapels deserved the praise given them by Mr. Roberts. The accompanists were Miss D. M. Jones, Springfield- street, and Mr. Edward Roberts, Llanelltyd, and assisted by an orchestral band, numbering about 20. The chapel being suffocating owing to the heat, it was difficult for the instruments to keep in tune, and the good singing deserves greater praise owing to this. During the meeting the Rev W. Pari Huws, B.B. read the adjudication of Rev T. E. Thomas, Coedpoeth on the scriptural examination of the elder class. Only six entered the examination, and, all were highly praised by the examiner. The prizes were won as folllows 1 Thomas Pugh Penyresgynfa 2 (equal) Cadwaladr Roberts (junior), Ynysgyffylog, Arthog, and John Adams, Barmouth 3 Simon" Jones, Ganllwyd. Rev Owen Davies, Ganllwyd, in a strong speech proposed that a protest be sent to the com- mittee of the National Eisteddfod to be held this year at Cardiff, protesting against the resolution of the committee to allow the sale of intoxicating drinks in the vicinity of the Eisteddfod. He hoped that all present, together with all lovers of purity, would unite to boycott the Eisteddfod this year. The Rev W. Pari Huws in a stirring speech seconded, and said that although he would have liked this to be put on the agenda, he was pleassd the matter had been brought spontaneously from the congregation. The resolution was passed unanimously. After the Rev J. Cynfal Jones had proposed and the Rev Gwilvm Thomas had seconded a vote of thanks to the instrumentalists together with others who had worked for the success of the Festival, which was passed, the Chairman terminated the meeting with prayers.
BARMOUTH.
BARMOUTH. THE FATHERS OF THE CITY.-Rumour the many tongued had it that at the meeting of the Committees on Monday the proceedings were marked by that decorum which the Council meet- ing of the previous Tuesday indicated would be the future programme. We are glad to be able to state that this was not so, and that what business was done was done in a proper manner. It was impossible to do much, for the surveyor's presence was requisite to explain details and that gentleman failed to put in an appearance. BARMOUTH is looking at its best just now in the lovely weather we are having at the time of writ- ing. The trees are out in their earliest foliage, the grass of the meadow and the flowers of the field look very beautiful as a result of the recent rains, and the voice of the feathered songster is heard in the land in great variety and profusion. ORIELTON HALL,—The grounds of Orielton Hall have this year been thrown open to visitors free. THE NEW BUILDINGS.—-Mr. Solomon Andrews is proceeding apace with the work of improvement accross the estuary. A new road is being made in the railway station to the sites, and it is said that he intends building eleven new houses at once. RAILWAY MISHAPS.—An engine ran off the line at Barmouth one day last week and delayed the mid-dav traffic for nearly two hours. The passengers of the one train had to be taken on by a special train. On Monday night again several carriages ran off the line and it took a breakdown gang a considerable time to replace them. Owing to this being late at night it did not interfere ex- tensively with traffic. OLTTI-Nc,The members of the Caersalem Christian Endeavour Society have arranged an outing to-day (Thursday) for Cwmbychan Lake. It is expected that a good many will go. CHRISTIAN ENDEAVOUR.—At a meeting of this body last Thursday, at the Baptist chapel, ui-i ler the presidency of the Rev. J. Griffith Jones, papers were read by Miss Griffiths (Sylfaen), and Miss A. T. Roberts, and an interesting address was given by Mrs. Arberth Evans. LOCAL SUCCESS.—Mr. Pigott, of Barmouth, won the cup in the golf match last week. VISITORS.—There are good many visitors in Barmouth just now, and the weather has been grand for sometime. TRAFFIC AND THE STREETS.—NOW that the season is advancing, and Barmouth possessing such narrow streets and no pavements, ought not it to be made compulsory, that the greater part of the traffic should be diverted into the Jubilee Road. This road has cost a great deal of money to the ratepayers, and hitherto for no purpose, for High- street seems to be their favourite spot, both for plying for hire, and fast driving, claiming at times the use of the roads before the pedestrian. Bar- mouth possesses an ample supply of water, yet there seems to be no system adopted as to watering the streets. Why not have the same done in the early morning and afternoon. SINGING FESTIVAL.—The Welsh Congregation- alists held their annual festival at Dolgelley on Monday. A special train was run from Barmouth in connection with the same, and as usual a great number availed themselves of the opportunity. THE ELLIS MEMORIAL.—A public meeting was held z? at the Board Schoolroom on Wednesday, when it was decided to appoint a Committee of 15 members representative of the district to make arrangements for soliciting subscriptions towards the memorial of the late Mr. T. E. Ellis, M.P., the Committee to be constituted as follows :—9 members for Barmouth and 2 each for Dyffryn, Bontddu, and Arthog. At Bar- mouth, Dr. Hughes was nominated chairman, Mr. H. W. Williams, vice-chairman, and Mr. Hugh Evans, Treasurer, with the following gentlemen as members of the Committee:—Dr. H. J. Lloyd, J.P., Alderman Lewis, J.P., John Evans, J.P., Rev. Arberth Evans, Messrs. E. D. Jones, M.A., R. W. Jones, Rees Jones, John Adams, and Mr. Williams (Bank). Secretary, Mr. J. W. Richards.
ABERDOVEY.
ABERDOVEY. SALE.—On Friday last Messrs. Daniel, Son, and Meredith, auctioneers, of Aberystwyth and Towyn, held a successful sale of furniture, the property of Mr.D. Hughes, butcher, who is leaving the town. LIFEBOAT.—The crew went out for exercise last Friday afternoon, under coxswain David Jones, FISHISG.-Visitors just now are having fairly good baskets of fish, particularly codlings ana bass. Mr. f'o. -],- -3 .&L.- '"I\_r'ro. ,"?. Mcyuaoe anu uie iviisses mcv^uauc, waiuvjia nig at Mrs. Vaughan's, caught about 15 lbs. last Monday. Mr. T. H. Maddy also has landed some fine bass. A MIIAN ACT.—Some thief (or thieves) for two weeks running, has paid the Literary Institute a visit and helped themselves to one of the weekly papers. The committee sent the town-crier out, asking the person or persons to return the paper, but so far it has not been put back on the table. The matter has now been put in the hands of the police, and it is hoped the offender will now be caught. TEMPERANCE.—On Sunday evening, at the Town Hall, Mr. Hugh Davies presiding, stirring addresses were delivered by the Revs. H. Ellis, Blaentwrog, and D. D. Williams, Oswestry. A resolution was passed condemning the proposed sale of strong drinks at the National Eisteddfod. PERSONAL.—The Rev. John Edwards, B.A. (son of Captain Edwards, Copperhill-street), has been ap- pointed by the Archdeacon of St. Asaph to be his senior curate at Llangollen. The rev. gentleman is at present a senior curate at Wrexham. His many friends at Aberdovey wish him every success in his new place. METEOROLOGICAL.—The following result is for the week ending May 27tli (as issued by Capt. Edwards): Bright sunshine, 34 hours; rain, 71 inches; cloudless days, none; highest maximum temperature, 56; lowest, 48 highest minimum, 52; lowest do., 44.
ABERAYRON.
ABERAYRON. A QUERY.—A contemporary tells us that a new- pressman has arisen in Aberayron, and asks, "Who is he?" THE CLI I! AGAIN.—Next Saturday, at 4-30 p.m., the Cycling Club, according to arrangement, will have a run to Llanon. FFOSYFFIN.—The friends worshipping at the C.M. Chapel, Ffosyffin, are busily painting and decorating their tabernacle. THE" CALEDONIA. "-We regret that the ship "Caledonia" has been posted as missing at Lloyds. Her master was Captain John Evans, of this town. CAPTAIN JAMES JONES.—Mr. James Jones, 16, Vict- oria-street, has just obtained his master's certificate from the Board of Trade. All his friends tender Captain Jones their sincerest congratulations and wish him long life. THE CYCLING CLUB. -F, arlyiers in the neighbourhood of Aberayron, in defiance of all meteorological signs to the contrary, made up their minds last Saturday that fine weather must have, at last, set in. For, the members of the Cycling Club had a run to Ystrad. The starting-point—though it was feared once that standing-point would be a better term-was the Town Hall, All the members enjoyed the crawl immensely, for a run they had not. IN EARNEST.—Susan Jones, Margaret Jane Jones, and Alice Grace Jones have distinguished themselves in the South Cardigan Sunday School Examination. this year again. Susan, who was within two marks to the bronze medal, is the daughter ot Capt. David Jones, 5, Belle Vue Terrace. Margaret Jane, who heads the list in Division IV. for the second time, is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jones, Confectionery, Market-street. Alice, who once more seconds Mar- garet Jones, is the daughter of Mrs. T. Z. Jones, Old Bank. The three are pupils of the Intermediate Schools. Where are the boys ? THE DEATH OF MR. J. R. PHILLIPS.—Mr. J. R. Phillips, who had been the headmaster of the British Schools for a considerable number of years, died last week at his residence in Llandyssul. He will be long remembered in this town as a lover of music, shining both as vocalist and choir trainer. His choir of Aber- ayron juveniles was a phenomenon at one time, and long will the appearance thereof in the Town Hall and the British School be associated with pleasing recollections. By the way, the history of the de- ceased friend reminds us of the demoniacal perform- ances of the compunctionless fiend, otherwise known as sectarian and personal jealousies. The remains of our old friend were interred on Tuesday at Llandyssul Churchyard. A number of his eld acquaintances at Aberayron attended the funeral. :URBAN DISTRICT COUNCIL—THURSDAY. The ordinary meeting of the Aberavron District Councd was held on Thursday- night, when there were present, Messrs. D. Evans, J. P. (chairman), J. T. Evans (vice-chairman), J. R Evans, Evan Lloyd, J. Rees, Evan Lewis, John Davies, David GriffiCi-is: Revs. Evan Morris and John Davies, Mr. 13. C. Jones (clerk), and J. Watkins (surveyor). The minutes of the last meeting were read. THE HEARSE. Much time was spent in discussing the favourite topic The Hearse." Some misunderstanding has arisen respecting the wording of the resolutions, viz., "To even- ratepayer within the district, and to every relative of the ratepayer." The Chairman asked if they were to understand that if any ratepayer died the charge for the hearse would be 2s. 6d. But if his son or daughter died he would have to pay 5s., as he or she was net a ratepayer.—Mr. Evan Lewis Xo, when those resolutions were passed, I understood that the ratepayers own family was meant to be 2s. —The Chairman: Well, that should have been clearly stated.—Mr. J. R. Evans said that he saw several misleading sentences in the hearse resolu- tions, and he proposed that they should be referred back to the Hearse Committee for amendments. This was agreed to. NEW MEMBER. Mr. D. Griffiths signed the roll of membership. THE HATES. The Clerk stated that it was time that the rates for the current half year should be made. The present rate was Is. in the L. and lie believed that to meet the demands of the Council it should be in- creased.—The Rev. Evan Morris: I propose that the rates be not increased for the coming 6 months again, and if an increase must be made that it be made in the next 6 months.—The Chairman If any money is made at all it is during the summer, and he believed it would be better to advance a little now. —Mr. J. Davies (Feathers Hotel) I propose that they be advanced to Is. 3d.—Rev. E. Morris: I hope the Council will not vote for it.-Mr. J. R. Evans Would not Is. 2d. be a more suitable figure. —The Clerk: Yes, Is. 2d. or Is 4d.—Mr. Evan Lewis Is. in the £ was sufficient during the year, and seats and new urinals, &c. We must now save the money against expenses that will occur as regards 9 "Ffynon Maelgwyn."—Mr. J. T. Evans I don't be- lieve it will be necessary to advance the rates, and should we happen to run short, surely they could advance it in the bank with a little interest,—Mr. J. Davies (Feathers): I understand, Mr. Evans, you want to keep down the rates.—Mr. J. T. Evans Yes, certainly.—Well, it is not to be done by advancing money in the bank and paying interests.—Mr. J. T. Evans (sarcastically) I know what advancing money is and what the interest is, but I have been able to pay it up to the present.—The Chairman I must call you to order, gentlemen. The matter was put to a vote with the result that 3 voted for, and 8 against the increase. THE GUIDE. The Rev. John Davies said that as the Council were aware they had promised Mr. David Mathias, printer, to take some of his guides. The first edition was about-ready. He wanted to know how many they would take.—Mr. J. T. Evans proposed that they take 200 if at 6d. each, and 400 if 25 per cent. off, and that the Council themselves be responsible for them. —This was carried. A PETITION. A petition was made from the inhabitants of Port- land Place against erecting a monumental shed in the waste piece of land before their houses.—Rev. Evan Morris (To the Chairman) Please hand over that petition to me, I am a bit interested in it.—The Chairman: You don't live in Portland Place, Mr. Morris.—Mr. Morris But I have property there. He (Mr. Morris) then added his name to the previous list which appeared on the petition.—Mr. J. T. Evans said he was aware that a similar petition had been sent to the Monachty Estate Agents and that the reply received was that the matter was under con- sideration and lie (Mr. Evans) proposed that their Clerk be instructed to reply to the same effect.-Tliis was agreed to. THE WATER SCHEME. The Clerk was, at a previous meeting of the Coun- cil, instructed to convene a meeting as soon as ttie engineer's report came to hand. This arrived on tLe day of the Council's ordinary meeting, and plans, estimates, and his report were now laid before the Council.—The Rev. Evan Morris Before proceeding any further I should like to know if the Council have ascertained that by blocking the water they are sure it will not find a flow elsewhere.—Mr. D. Evans (the Chairman): If you wait a bit, Mr. Morris, the Engin- eer deals with that point in his report. The following is a summary of the report :—"In accordance with your instructions I have inspected the source near Pontfaen Farm, on the Lampeter road, from which it is proposed to abstract the water for the supply of the town of Aberayron, and I have attentively per- ambulated the ground intervening between the pro- posed source of supply and the town, with the view of locating the best and most convenient course for the pipe mains, and I beg to submit to you the following report.—" A scheme of water supply for any town should have for its aim a constant supply of a sufficient, quantity of water to meet all the demand of the population supplied, and the source of supply should be at a sufficient elevation to enable the flow under the force of gravitation to reach the highest part of the town. It should also provide for the storage of a sufficient volume of water to meet irregularities of consumption and to supply under pressure hydrants or stand pipes in case of fire. For the town cf Abeiayron, in view of its rural character and the absence of manufactories, I am of opinion that a supply ai the rate ot 15 gallons per head, per diem, will be sufficient for all purposes. The per- manent population of Aberayron, I am informed, is 1.250, but in the summer months it is estimated to average 2.000. So the quantity of water to be provided when the spring yields under ordinary cir- ctmstances, its minimum dry weather flow must not be less than 30,000 gallons per 24 hours, that is 15 gallons per head for 2,00C. Having regard to storage I am of opinion that the usual provision for storage of 3 days supply will efiectuallv meet the require ments. There must be a service reservoir of a capacity of 90,000 gallons. The highest part of the town to be supplied with water is Greenland Terrace, the altitude of which in terms of ordnance is about 85 feet, so that the service reservoir should be at an altitude of about 115 feet above ordnance datum. The source of supply is somewhat awkwardly situated. Having regard to its interception, the issue of spring, being at a level, very little higher than that of the normal flow of the river, so that when the river is flooded the spring must be submerged. I am informed that the yield of the spring was guaged in the dry weather of last summer and found to be 25 gallons per minute or equivalent to 36,090 gallons per 24 hours. I found that this spring is never known to fail, and that at the time the gaugings were taken last summer the flow was a minimum. I conclude that a flow of 36.000 gallons per day may be relied upon, which will be sufficient to meet your requirements of 30,000 gallons per day. I am doubtful whether it is a deep spring, and before I could approve of it as a source of supply i would like to see it followed inwards for some distance, say 10 or 15 yards, to prove whether it is a well defined spring or whether it, is the outlet of the sub soil water. I must strongly advise that before any works are undertaken the permission of the landlord be obtained to make the necessary explorations, and thus set at rest any question of doubt as to the source of supply. I am of opinion that in all other respects the supply will be satis- factory. The height of the spring above ordnance datum I determine to be about 158 feet, which wilt leave a sufficient margin of fall for the wator to the service reservoir. I have provided for a pipe main of 6 inches in diameter from the spring to the service reservoir, which, in view of the friction due to the long length, viz. 3 miles, is the least di- mensions I could recommend. The distribution main. which are laid out on the circular system so as to avoid as far as possible dead ends, will con- sist of 3 inch pipes provided with hydrants and stand pipe fountains for the service of the district. The service reservoir is to be built in brickwork and concrete, and covered in. It will have a storage capacity of 91,450 E.,allciis.-liloRC-AN- W. DAVIES, H.M.I.C.E.