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ABERYSTWYTH.
ABERYSTWYTH. THE LIBRARY.—The number of books taken out for the \V.t- ear.h,g 1st, was 461. NEW BOATS.—Several of the boatmen have invested in a fresh supply of rowing boats. They were built in Portmadoc, and are what are termed "Double _40' The CAMBRIAN RAILWAYS DIRECTORS paid their annual inspection visit to Aberystwyth the other day a^c^panied by the General Manager, Mr. Denaiss. PERSONAL.—Captain Hughes of the steamship South Cambria has been lying seriously ill in a hospital in New York. His friends will be glad to hear that he has so far recovered as to be able to return h. ■ 2. 2. 11-j.nsas City. I.O.G.T.—The weekly :meeting was held at the Progress Hall, Mill St., last Friday evening. The following members took part: Miss Lizzie Jones, Miss Nellie Jones. Mr. J. Evans, Mr. E. T. Evans, and Mr. uuuu u times and party. Three new members were enrolled. Ap"P0P'v", V. Derry Evans, a student at the U.C. W" has been appointed Classical Master of the Towyn Intermediate School. Mr. Evans had a suf^essfnl career t. the College, and there is no doubt he will be equally as successful in his new sphere. QUICK DESPATCH.—An Aberystwyth fisherman, having made a good haul in the Bay the other day, took his "rtPn" to DnVilin market where he found a ready sale. Leaving Dublin at four o'clock in -the afternoon he sailed merrily homewards, and landed at the Harbour by three o'clock in the morning. EXCURSIONS. The Nonconformist United Sunday Schools of Welshpool and neighbourhood visited this town on Thursday. They were over 1000 in number, and two trains had been chartered for their conveyance. On Monday a large excursion arrived from Brecon with the members of the CiiLi.ou oehools, and another from Cemmaes Road with the Darowen Sunday School. DISTINGUISHED VISITORS.—Among those now staying in town is Alderman Edwin Grove, J.P., of Newport, and family. Mr. Grove was chairman of the Monmouthshire County Council in 1894, and a treasurer of the Welsh University Court, and he also served on the Welsh Land Commission. He is almost an annual visitor at Aberystwyth, and speaks highly of the town. PICNIC.—The Scholars of the English Wesleyan Sunday School were treated to their annual picnic on Wednesday. The rendezvous this year was Strata Florida Abbey, to which place the party travelled by the 11 train. They were accompanied by the superiuuenuent, Mr. H. W. Hicks, Mr. S. Kenrick, secretary, Mr. R. Northey, Mr Taaffe, and others. SCIENCE AND ART.—The following candidates were successful at the recent examination in Hygiene, held by, the South Kensington Science and Art Department. The candidates were taught by Mr. D. J. Saer, Head Master of the Board Schools. Over ninety per cent. of those who presented themselves passed. Edwin J. Jones, Charles F. Ball, Edith V. Weller, Martha H. Evans, Ulsie Owen, Ethel J. Buff, Margaret E. Evans, Margaret. F.. Jones. Bessie Kenrick. MINISTERIAI;.—An induction service will be held at Salem Chapel, Queen's Square, this (Thursday) evening at 7 o'clock. The new Minister is the Rev. D. R. Williams, lately of Cruglas, Swan*- a, and formerly of Shiloh Chapel, Lampeter. Mr. Williams began his residence in the town last week. An interesting meeting is anticipated in connection with the induction service. THE RECREATION GROUND.—Good progress is being made towards bringing this much talked of matter to a definite issue. At the end of last week Mr, H. J. Swindley, C.E., of London, who is an expert designer and constructor of Athletic and Recreation Grounds inspected the proposed sites in Plascrug, and when his formal report is submitted steps will be taken to put the matter into working order. We understand Mr. Swindley has fixed on a favourable site and his suggestions should carry weight a:, Vis of tho Recreation Grounds in Wood Grem and Catford are considered the best in the Kingdom. LIFEBOAT PRACTICE.—The lifeboat "Elizabeth Lloyd" was taken out for a sail on Monday afternoon. The rocket was sent up at 2.15 p.m. prompt, and in a few minutes the boat made its appearance at the corner by the Waterloo Hotel drawn by the crew and a host of helpers. It was soon let down the slip and in barely seven minutes after the signal was first given, it glided gracefully on to the water. The event always attracts an .apprecis'* mrwd of onlookers and this proved no exception. Captain Doughton, the Secretary, superintended the arrangements and accompanied the crew who returned in the course of about an hour. SCHOOL ATTENDANCE.—At a meeting of the North CHRUIGHIIMIIIe Teachers' Association, held at the Board School, Aberystwyth, on Saturday last, arrangements were made for holding a public meeting at the College on July 29th, when Dr. Macnamara will deliver an address on the School Attendance Problem. It was decided to invite all the Teachers of the District, Members and Clerks of School Boards, and Voluntary School Managers, Magistrates, Ministers of Religion, and Inspectors of Schools. THE TOWN BAND.—To show his appreciation oj their performance, a gentleman has presented the Town Band with a pair of sweet-toned Turkish cymbals imported from Damascus. On Tuesday the band included in their programme two marches by American composers, and a selection of the National Airs of that country, including Hail Columbia," The Star-Spangled Banner," -1 March- ing through Georgia," etc., 'in celebration of the "Glorious Fourth." It is expected the members will appear in their new uniform by the end of the week. Up to the present the subscriptions towards these have reached only a little more than half the amount required. By the way, what has become of the proposed band stand ? It is now high time it should be erec ted and opened. SHILOH CHAPEL.—This Chapel has undergone considerable improvements and additions during the last twelve months. A new Schoolroom, capable of holding 450 to 500 people has been built, a spacious manse has been erected, the room at the back called the" Long Room" has been divided into convenient class rooms, and the interior of the Chapel itself beautifully renovated. All the buildings have been supplied with electric light and :ng:apparatus. The new buildings and additil have been creditably carried out by Messrs. Owens hnw., and the paintings and de- corations by Mr. Richard Jones, Cambrian Street, are everything that could be desired. The Skinner Street School, which is a branch of Shiloh, has also been bought, and the total amount expended will probably be at L ast £3000. Of this sum Elloo has already been collected amongst the congrega- tion, and it is eTnp^f-pd the balance will soon be cleared. The congregation assembled at the Chapel on Sunday last for the first time after the Tenovation. In the morning the service was conducted by the Pastor. Rev. T. E. Roberts, M.A.; at 2.30 the Rev. Morris, Cwmamman preached, and in the evening, sermons were delivered by both. Miss Lizzie Thomas presided at the organ. There was a attendance throughout the day, and the collection towards the building fund reached nearly L80. The number of communicants at present on the register is 550, about 150 more than it has ever been betore. A SUCCESSFUL BOOKTTT-\TTER.—Mr. Wm. Scott, of Hazelwood, Cardiff, and formerly of Aberystwyth is an enthusiastic and successful bookhunter. It is only the genuine clover of old tomes that knows anything of the pleasure of pursuit and the delight of discovery in book-collecting. After years of aearch and longing you come across your prize in a most unsuspected quarter-anywhere from Farring- don Road to the wilds of Radnorshire. Some interesting finds of Mr. Scott's are recorded in the current number of The Public Library Journal." Jfr. Scott's collection is deposited for public use in the CardiiT Public Library. Among his recent lucks areols. xare Welsh books, three of them badly discoloured with peat smoke, showing that they have been kept inside the chimney of one of the large fire places of Cardiganshire. The most interesting of the six is Eglurhad o Gatechism Byrraf y Gymanfa." Printed at Tref-Hedyn in "1719 by Isaac Carter. The above-mentioned journal states that this is the first book printed in Wales. This, however, is not the case, as was stated in our last issue in the article on the First Book printed in Wales." Our friend, Mr. Scott has done well, he has secured some rare, interest- ing and valuable finds,-Ijaufc we believe that the laurels of success belong' ffrTlfer to "Mr. J. H. Davies of CwrtmaMfiy^ai^^ojpiff ^r<js§^T#Tijpe issued a year earliiiftiom. the. gaaoe^fcessr'-$h £ -way, Mj^Sqott ha.sTjpit pce&e^ted thj&rG^<^ £ f-L\brary- wfw {l|%e ^cfLnvas-? ^aigiing ,• <#- 1 £ h(\Ite.y .of JiiCfgrneril," 'a biyt-ure- wnioh has,, attracted con- siderable attepjtjQtiz,- y ,1 X PLUCK.—On Tuesday-,iflarnoon, an elderly gentleman from Liverpool lay basking on the th_5àè£. thoughts rnr- r ooaiing disaster., <wfhen jr-.ddenljHiyrgaze f&H iipon thi^ buov Trhicfrf?rCr.sed to moor our steam launcfL--IUat was easier than for him to it wu aji.upturned.hofrt^apd that ther4 wirz iii-;f- ")f hH fellow* "mfcn ia fo ii -,IV e+ try Hit' conviction that he wa*> .d^stan^ckby, fate to be their rescuer. The thought?-wksl fcit.li>k.i#Jfche deed—in less time tha.ikitlakes.jto Mlaterr-h^ Jtifid^dweflied himself off "Bi#1garm4ntt ana mur- efitmjd'-tne -sea, a,ce by b 'cOrSè,\vhêe'gort S03 aaiaoaaaoOA vvnao/o a'1..A MOOD sosia his destination he fouud out his mistake, so he wended his weary way back to the shore, where he was accorded a reception at the hands of a worthy member of our constabulary who had no sympathy with such aquatic feats. DEATH OF THE REV. D. W. JENKINS.—The Rev. David William Jenkins, M.A., Vicar of St. Mary's and St. Michael's parishes, Pembroke, died on Tuesday at the residence of his brother, Dr. Pryce Jenkins, Regent's Park, London. Deceased left Pembroke about five weeks ago for the benefit of his health, and went to Llandrindod, but within the last few days he proceeded to London, where he had been under the constant care of the doctors. His death has cast a gloom over Pembroke, it being quite unexpected. He had been vicar for nearly ten years, and was immensely popular, having recently been appointed to the extra living of St. Michael's. Mr. Jenkins was curate of Holy Trinity Church in this town before receiving the appointment at Pembroke. ACCIDENTS.—Whilst returning from a fishing cruise in the Albatross on Saturday, Mr. Jack Bennison met with an unpleasant accident, which might have proved worse, The wind was blowing a heavy gale on the boat approaching the entrance to the harbour, and Mr. Bennison had occasion to release the mizzen-boom, when all of a sudden the mast was blown with great force against his right ear. He fell unconscious on deck and remained in this condition until the vessel was moored in the harbour. Dr. Harries was soon in attendance, and his patient is making splendid progress to recovery. Another accident occured in Terrace-road on Tuesday afternoon. A long string of brakes and char-a-bancs belonging to Mr. D. Phillips were returning from Devil's Bridge, with a party of visitors from Liverpool, and when proceeding near his premises the procession had to come to a sudden standstill owing to a block in the street. The second char-a-banc failed to pull up in time, with the result that the shaft dashed into the carriage in front. The drivers following promptly took in the situation and drove down Portland street. The passengers although a little frightened escaped uninjured. "THE HAYMAKERS."—This Cantata was per- formed at the Royal Pier Pavilion on Wednesday evening by the choir of the Ystwyth Lodge of Good Templars, A large audience had gathered together, and the following took the principal parts:—Annie (Second Seprano) Miss Lizzie M. Jones; Dairy Maid (Mezzo-Soprano) Miss Lizzie Owen; Farmer (Baritone), Mr. G. Haydn Jones; William (Tenor), Mr. E. Tomley Evans; John (Bass), Mr. J, Arthur Jenkins Trio, Mary, Anna, Dairy Maid; choruses of men's voices quartette and chorus, Mary, Anna, William, John; quintet, Mary, Anna, Farmer, William, John semi-chorus of mowers, Messrs. E. Tomley Evans' E. J. Hughes, William Jenkins, E. Thomas Evans, Stanley Jones and E. H. Davies; semi-chorus of spreaders, Misses Lizzie Owen, Lizzie Jenkins, Ellen Pierce, Maggie Thomas, Polly Edwards, and Ellen Davies quar- tette, Misses Lizzie Jenkins and Polly Edwards, Messrs. Lewis Thomas and E. H. Davies. The Orchestra consisted of Miss Cooke, Victoria House, (first violin), Mr. T. Levi (first violin), Miss Bur- gess, Queen's-road (second violin), Miss Roff King, Victoria House (second violin), Mr. Gwilym Thomas (Clarionette), Miss Lizzie Jones (Piano), Miss Nesta Hughes (Harmonium). Miss May John, R.A.M., who is well known to Aberystwyth audiences, delighted her hearers in her usual charming manner. The members of the com- mittee and the Hon. Secretary (Mr. J. W. Jones) are to be congratulated on the arrangements made. DEATH OF MR. JOHN ROWLANDS.—We much regret to announce the death of Mr. John Rowlands, ironmonger, which sad event took place at his residence, 4, Marine-terrace, at about seven on Sunday morning. For the last two years, the deceased had been suffering from heart disease and the malady had considerably weakened his constitution. Up to Friday, however, he had been able to follow his vocation at intervals and it was thought by the family that he was recently making slow progress towards recovery. Mr. Rowlands was the only son of Mr. Isaac Rowlands of Cefn- coed, Goginan, and was a descendant of one of the oldest and most respectable families in the district; he was also a nephew of Messrs. Thomas James, Llwyniorwerth, and John James, Abercwmdolau. He was born in 1851 and would have attained his 48th year in October next. When young, he migrated to Liverpool and joined the service of a large firm of timber merchants there as clerk. Finding the place did not suit his health, he removed to London, but was qompelled to leave the city also for the same reason. He subsequently returned to Aberystwyth to take up business as ironmonger in Baker-street in partnership with the late Mr. Griffith Williams. In 1875, he pur- chased a site in Chalybeate-street where he built suitable premises and started business on his own account. Here he continued until a fortnight ago when he transferred it to Messrs. Williams and White. In 1884, Mr. Rowlands was married to Miss Rosina James, Dolybont, and there were three children of the marriage, two sons and a daughter who survive him. Mr. Rowlands was an active, methodical, and straightforward business man and was a keen politician, holding strong Liberal views. He was of an amiable and sociable disposition and was highly esteemed by all who knew him. His loss will be keenly felt at Shiloh Chapel where he was a regular and faithful member, and the Sunday school will likewise miss an able and learned teacher. The funeral, which is public, will take place to-day (Thursday) at 2.0 p.m. and the body will be taken to Penllwyn for interment. Much sympathy is felt for the widow and family in their sad bereavement. A GARDENER'S SOCIETY.—A meeting of those interested in horticulture was held at the Agricul- tural Hall of the University College on Tuesday evening. There .were present: Alderman Mr Peter Jones, Mr. Hopkins (Nanteos), Mr. Alderman Palmer, Mr. Bateman (Fronpadarn), Mr. Davies (Queen's Hotel), Mr. Askew (Pier Street), Mr. Powell (Grocer), Mr. Saer (Board School), Mr, Jones (Schoolmaster, Llanbadarn), Mr. Purton, &c. The meeting, which was convened by Mr. J. Lawson Pickard, Instructor in Horticulture, was for the purpose of discussing the advisability of forming a Gardeners' Mutual Improvement Society, or Paxton Society." for the district, and to make arrangements for a C. C. course of lectures on Fruit Culture. Mr. Alderman Palmer was voted to the chair.— The Chairman explained the object of the meeting, and called upon Mr. Pickard-who, he said, had been recently appointed lecturer in the horticultural department of the College-to speak.—Mr. Pickard began by expressing pleasure at seeing two ladies present, and went on to say that his apt ointment was entirely a new one. He had been asked to call the gardeners of the district- together and ask them to give what assistance they could in connection with the work to be carried on at the College. He was surprised that there was no Gardeners' Society, as gardeners can do much more work when organised than when working separately. They had two splendid shows every year, the Horticultural Show and the Chrysanthemum Society, and if they could manage to maintain a good Horticultural Society and a good Chrysan- themum Society, they ought to be still better able to manage a Gardeners' Society. He described horticulture as a fascinating pursuit, and explained that in Yorkshire, his native county, Gardeners' Societies were very general, lectures being given by leading gardeners. Chrysanthemums had sprung into prominence that was almost astonishing within the past few years, chiefly through shows. He added that if they decided to form a society, he could promise on behalf of the College that the Professors would be willing at any time to give lectures on subjects kindred to horticulture. At the request of the Chairman, Mr. Pickard explained the functions of a Gardeners' Society. Mr. Lloyd proposed that a Society be formed. Mr. Williams (Crosswood) suggested that the district should be canvassed in order to ascertain if there were sufficient gardeners to form an Association. They could not, he said, attend evening lectures from the surrounding district owing to the lack of late trains. Mr. Pickard, replying to a question said that amateurs would be elegible. He added that he had canvassed the town with satisfactory results. Mr. Colville, in seconding Mr. Lloyd's proposition, dwelt on the benefits to be derived from such a Society at Aberystwyth, and suggested discussing agriculture and cottage gardening at their meetings. There was plenty of room for improving cottage gardening at Aberystwyth. The Chairman remarked that they ought to have established a Gardener's Society. previous to starting the Horticultural Society.—Mr. Powell urged that they should try and enlist the sympathies of the Agricultural districts. If they could put some new ideas into the farmer's mind with regard to gardening, it must have good results. —The Chairmhn threw out the hint that the County Council should appoint a lecturer in gardening, who should have a knowledge of Welsh and go round the villages. He could teach the farmer that there was a good deal of profit in his land if turned into an orchard or a garden.— Mderman Peter Jones remarked that the difficulty the County Council had to contend with was the financial one. The contributions they received f/om the Imperial Exchequer had been very limited aid the money had beendevoted hitherto mainly t<j in the varions Jd|strictf Jly^a^^yll^ysefefajLMice to them. When tBfjpcrotftftfldfl'rar quamiry of fruit and vegetables brought into Aberystwyth, it was a reflection on Aberystwyth that they were notable tof keep the^Jd^jigfe^. jp'd53T fArujfelT CJiClheir domain.—to -fcrm a society to be called the '• Aberystwyth Pax- tc|i Society."—Mr. Alderman sifting of Alderman Peter Jones, Messrs. Williams, Atstin, Veary. Pickard, Hopkins. Burton,SJaeridan, f ieman, Coi^WPo^al^&to^ ,,1.19TYWT8Yiia a -A SUNDAY SCHOOL TRIP.—On Wednesday after- noon the members of the Salem School made their annual outing to the country. The place selected this year being JLlanilar, whither they went by the 2.30 p.m. train. The weather, although threat- ening in the morning, turned out to be fine in the afternoon, and the country was most enjoyable after the recent rains. Tea was provided in a field kindly lent for the occasion by Mr. Loxdale, of Castle Hill. About three hundred members took part. The arrangements were car- ried out by a committee, of which Mr. P. C. Jones, the superintendent of the school, was the convener. VISITORS.—The annual Festival of the St. Steph- en's Church, Liverpool, is being held here this week. The party, numbering about 300, arrived by special train on Tuesday, and after breakfasting at the Old Assembly Rooms, proceeded in brakes to Devil's Bridge. On returning they dined at the same place, both meals being supplied by Mr. Rufus Williams, Lion Hotel. About half the members returned home in the evening, the re- mainder staying at the Queen's and Belle Vue Hotels. On Wednesday morning Barmouth was visited, and to-day (Thursday) the party will take a drive in the morning and, spending the afternoon about town, will return to Liverpool in the evening. The festival was held here before about ten years ago. WELSH INDUSTRIES EXHIBITION.—A meeting of the General Committee of the Welsh Industries Association was held at the University College on Tuesday evening for the purpose of making pre- liminary arrangements for the exhibition to be held on September 6th and 7th. Mr. D. C. Roberts (the mayor) presided, and there were present Mrs. Jessie Williams, Miss Roberts (South- terrace), Mrs. Roberts (Sherborne Hall), Mrs. Morgan (Nantceirio), Mrs. E. Powell, Mr. T. Mortimer Green, Mr. T. W. Powell, Mr. C. M. Williams, Mr. Edward Powell, and Mr. G. Croydon Marks, with the secretary (Mr. Glyn Davies). It was resolved that the admission be Is. for the afternoon and 6d. for the evening; and to apply to the U.C.W. for the use of the first floor.-The Executive Committee was appointed as follows :— Mr. D. C. Roberts (mayor), Mr. T. Mortimer Green, Mr. C. M. Williams, Mr. H. C. Fryer, Mr. A. J. Hughes, and Mr. T. W. Powell.—Mr. Perrott was appointed hon. treasurer. The Secretary pre- sented to the committee letters from Mrs. Gwynne Hughes and Mrs. Harford, each guaranteeing Z20 on behalf of their respective branches. COUNCIL MATTERS.—At the close of its meeting on Tuesday, the Town Council resolved itself into a committee, when the Town Clerk stated that there was a question of boundary between the Penglaise property and the property of the Corporation at the end of the Victoria Terrace, and Mr. Hall, of Plynlimmon House, had taken a lease from Penglaise of the land between Victoria Terrace and Craiglas Point, which lease did not appear to affect the boundary of the Corporation. The committee decided not to interfere in the matter, and a member having elicited from the Surveyor the fact that Councillor John Jenkins was continuing the tipping of debris on the ground in spite of the resolution of the Corporation, it was resolved to erect a barrier across the private path at the back of the Hostel, and the Town Clerk was instructed to take whatever proceedings he might deem necessary to enforce the resolution of the Council. The following letter, dated 11th Jety, was read from Mr. Hugh Hughes, on behalf of Mr. Isaac Horkins, member of the Council:—Dear Sir, Referring to your letter of the 13th ult., on behalf of Mr. Isaac Hopkins, of South-road, I am in- structed by him to state that as the site agreed to be leased to Mr. Belham is to be sold by public auction, he is prepared to withdraw all claims against the Town Council on condition that the Council grant him, forthwith, a renewal of the lease of his two houses in South-road, on the terms quoted in 1895. My client is influenced in with- drawing his claim by reason of the public position that he occupies. I have no hesitation whatever in stating that if he is compelled to take proceedings he has a very substantial claim against the Corpora- tion for damages.—The matter was referred to the Finance Committee. CHAHGE OF SUNDAY DRINIKING.-Tbe adjourned hearing of the charge against John E. P. Wemyss, Fountain Inn, Trefechan, for selling intoxicating drink to J. Lovell, an umbrella repairer, and E. Lewis Jones, a militiaman, was heard on Wednesday. The magistrates present were.—Mr. D. C. Roberts (the Mayor), Messrs. R. J. Jones, C. M. Williams, John Lewis, Thomas Griffiths, and Isaac Hopkins. Mr. A. J. Hughes appeared for the defence. The two police officers were now examined at length by Mr. Hughes, but their evidence remained unaltered. Evidence for the defence was given by John Lewis, labourer, Trefechan, who stated that he was in the court adjoining the hotel at the time named, and saw no one at the back of the Inn except a man named Owen. Cross-examined he said he had noticed the time by the town clock on his way down. He admitted having had a glass at the Fountain on the previous day, and that there was a conversation there about the case. If the police said that he was hiding by the back door for two or three minutes before going into the stable it was not true. John David Lewis, Trefechan, son of the last witness said that he was on the doorstep on his house opposite to the Inn at the time named, and could assert that his father was not out of his sight, and did not enter the Inn.-Cross-examined: He did not know how Lovell looked on the previous night. John Lovell, of Carmarthen, stated that he slept on Mrs. Perry's premises on the night in question, with her permission. He had no money to get lodgings elsewhere. In the morning he went and knocked at the front door of the Fotntain Inn to get his tools. He saw defendant's wife, but got no drink there.—Cross-examined: He admitted having been convicted three times for drunken- ness, once for larcency, and once for assaulting the police. Mary Louisa Wemyss, the defendant's wife, deposed that John Lewis was not supplied with liquor. They had six lodgers. On the morning in question a militiaman named Thomas came to the back door for a drink and was very abusive. She refused drink. Lovell inquired about his basket of tools about 8.30. It was not true that she took a bottle to him or any- one else; and that he fell down and the bottle was broken. There were fragments of a broken bottle near, and the police, seeing them come up, asked if she had supplied the whiskey.—The defendant corroborated his wife's evidence.—The case was dismissed.
IABERYSTWYTH BAPTIST COLLEGE.-
ABERYSTWYTH BAPTIST COLLEGE. tAST ANNUAL MEETING. The last annual meeting of the Aberystwyth Baptist College was held at Bethel Chapel on Tuesday. Dr. Gomer Lewis (Swansea) presided, and at the afternoon Conference gave an interesting account of the College since its establishment at Haverfordwest in 1859, and its subsequent removal to Aberystwyth in 1894. The College had turned out on an average half a dozen students each year. During its stay at Aberystwyth more students were passed into the Universities than were passed in the previous 20 years. There was a representative attendance at the Conference. The report of the tutors was pre- sented by Dr. Morris and the Rev. T. Williams, and Principal Roberts reported as to the work of those students attending the University. The reports were considered very satisfactory. It was resolved, on the motion of Councillor Robert Ellis seconded by Mr. J. Lewis, J.P., That this meeting request that the trustees recently ap- pointed by the Haverfordwest-Aberystwyth Col- lege assign the endowments to the new trustees ap- pointed by the Bangor and Cardiff Colleges for realization; also that Mr. Pugh, Solicitor, Pont-y- pridd, be instructed to prepare a deed for erecting the above. It was resolved on the motion of Mr. James Rowlands (Haverfordwest), seconded by Alderman John Williams (Penlan), That this meeting re- quests the committees relating to the endown- ments of the Haverfordwest-Aberystwyth College appointed by the Cardiff and Bangor College, to meet as early as possible for the purpose of taking the necessary step for realising such endowments, and that the Rev. T. E. Williams (Newtown), and Mr. Pugh, solicitor (Pontypridd), be requested to attend such committee meetings as the representa- tives of this meeting." A vote of condolence and sympathy was passed with the parents and widow of the late Mr. T. E. Ellis, M.P., on the motion of Principal Roberts, U.C.W., seconded by Dr. Morris, and supported by Rev. T. E. Williams, Newtown. A similar vote was also passed with the parents of Mr. David Roberts, Ynysybwl, a late student of the college, who recently died at the Isle of Wight. Thanks were tendered the tutors, chairman, treasurers, secretary, auditor, 2nd guarantors for their services, and the friends at Aberystwyth for their hospitality to those attending the meetings. In the evening the annual sermon was preached at Bethel to a crowded congregation, by the Rev. J. P. Davies, Caerphilly. I
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DOLGELLEY.
DOLGELLEY. PREACHING.—On Wednesday evening the Rev. B. Davies, Trelech, delivered a powerful sermon to a large congregation at the Welsh Congregational Chapel. CRICKET.—The match that was to have been played here last Saturday between the town team and Llanbedr C.C. did not come off, as the latter team had failed to put in an appearance, because they lost the train. ACCIDENT.—A cyclist from Manchester on Fri- day last while coming up the square and because his attention was diverted from guiding his machine to some other quarter, he rode right up against New Shop. The machine was badly damaged, and he sustained an injury to his fore- head, but is now understood to be progressing favourably. SUCCESS.—Among the lists of successful candi- dates for the Welsh B.A. Examination we were pleased to find the name of our young townsman, Mr. Peter Williams, who had passed his final ex- amination in Welsh. Mr. Williams, prior to his return to Dolgelley, studied at the University College, Aberystwyth. SCHOLASTIC.—T. K. Brighouse, M.A., Aberyst- wyth, visits the Intermediate schools of the district this week to conduct the oral examinations of the Central Welsh Board. AGRICULTURAL SHOW.—The list of prizes, &c., of the Merioneth Agricultural Show is to be held this year at Dolgelley, was sent out by the Secre- tary, Mr. E. M. Roberts, Cefntrefor, Talsarnau. The prizes are large and numerous as usual, and it is to be hoped that it will be a success. A TREAT.—On Friday the Committee of the Women Temperance Association gave their annual treat to the inmates of the Workhouse. The tables were heavily laden with all kind of delicacies, which were much enjoyed. After the tables were cleared a miscellaneous meeting was held in the chapel under the presidency of the Rev. Peter Jones, when prizes were given for various competi- tions. Songs and recitations were given by a number of the children together with other kind friends from their neighbourhood. The afternoon and evening were much enjoyed by the inmates.
BALA.
BALA. EXCURSIONS.—On Thursday last, the Bala. C.M- Chapel Sunday School and friends from other denominations in town, together with contingents from Llandderfel and Llanuwchllyn numbering in all over 600 had a pleasant excursion to Pwllheli. We are glad to understand that they spent a delightful day at the sea-side. Mr. Solomon Andrew's attractions at Llanbedrog it appears won the general approbation of the trippers. The Church Sunday School and the Congregational Chapel Sunday School are now considering the desirability of having excursions for their respec- tive schools. LLANYCIL SCHOOL BOARD. — At the monthly meeting held on Monday last under the presidency of Dr. Hughes, it was unanimously resolved to appoint Mr. Evan Jones to fill the vacancy on the Board caused by the death of Mr. Edward Peters. A report was read from Mr. Evan Jones, on the repairs required to Maesywaen School, and Mr. Jones and the Clerk were authorised to get the work done. The annual reports of H.M. Inspector on the schools were submitted, and the Board ex- pressed themselves as pleased with the results. The report from the School Attendance Officer stated that the proceedings recently taken against several offenders for a breach of the Elementary Educa- tion Act, would no doubt have a beneficial effect upon the school attendance. A notice was received from Miss Jane Evans, resigning her appointment as sewing teacher at. Pare School. It was resolved that the resignation be (accepted, and that the Board consider the advisability of engaging an assistant teacher under Art. 68. REHEARSAL.Mr. D. W. Lewis, F.T.S.C., Bryn- aman, conducted a rehearsal at the Independant Chapel, on Tuesday evening last. Several hymns, chants, and anthems, for the Penllyn and Edeyrn- ion Singing Festival in September next, were rehearsed. There was a good attendance. FRIENDLY SOCIETY.—On Saturday last, the Tegid Lodge of the Grand United Order of Odd- fellows bad their annual turn out." The pro- cession was formed at the Board School. The Llan Ffestiniog Silver Band came first, and next the medical officer (Dr. Williams), and his assistant (Dr. White Jones), on horseback, and lastly by the remainder of officers and members. The procession proved a very imposing spectacle, the medical men, officers, and members wearing their regalia greatly enhancing the effect. Subsequently they sat down to a sumptous dinner at the White Lion Hotel, which had been catered for them by Mr. Owen. The Society is increasing rapidly. The number now on roll is 136, and 19 new names have been received for admission on Saturday. The financial statement shows a balance of over E530 in hand. The Secretary is Mr. J. Ll. Owen, Preswylfa, and the success of the Society is no doubt to be attributed to his energetic efforts on its behalf. BOARD OF GUARDIANS-SATURDAY. Present Mr. Evan Jones (in the chair), Miss Parry, Mrs. Price, Messrs. Robert Jones, Robert Davies, J. LI Joees, Daniel Roberts, J. J. Edwardt E. M. Roberts, L. J. Davies, R. Hughes, R. Thomas, John Roberts, J. R. Jones (clerk), and T R. Dakin (assistant clerk). STATISTICS. The balance in the treasurerer's hands was re- ported to be E384 5s. 6d, and that in the relieving officerjs hands, Ell 17s lid. During the past fort- night E32 6s. 4d had been administered in the relief of 138 outdoor pauper, as against P.86 8s to 164 paupers last .year. Cheques were signed for iCI17 Is 7d RE JOHN ROBERTS. The Clerk reported that replies had been received to the enquiry made concerning this lad, who some time ago had been sent on request of his aunt to reside with her, near Corwen. It appeared that the Board, about the beginning of the year, sent him to Penllidiardau, and that on ascertaining that he was not attending school, was brought back to the workhouse, Subsequently, on the personal application of his aunt, be was allowed to go to Corwen to reside with her conditionally on his attending school. The Clerk read two letters re- ceived with reference to the matter. The lad's aunt stated that he had been in the service of Dr. Jones, Tycerrig, and that he had been sent to a better place than: the Guardians had sent him to. Dr. Jones, Corwen, expressed his regret having taken the lad John Roberts into his service from the Workhouse in April last, not knowing that he had not satisfied the Education Department. When his aunt came to offer his services, she told him that the lad was in his 14th year, and that he left the Workhouse last January. He (Dr. Jones) naturally concluded that he was quite free from the Board, and it seemed to him rather strange that the lad was left to the mercy of others from January until May 17th. Mr. T. J. Davies remarked that the Clerk had asked the lad's aunt, at the time she applied for him, whether the lad should attend school, and she replied that he should. The Clerk said he had attended school very regularly in Llandderfel, and that perhaps he could pass the exemption standard. In reply to Mrs, Price, the Relieving Officer said the lad's age would be 13 next October. Mr. L. J. Davies observed that the woman had evidently deceived Dr. Jones by stating that he was 14 years of age. Mr. Davies inquired whether the Board had power to remove him back to the Workhouse. The Chairman said that he had been allowed to go to Corwen on condition that he could attend school and this was the reply they had sent concerning him. Mr. Daniel Roberts inquired whether it would not be advisible for the Relieving Officer to ask Dr. Jones if the lad was not going, back whethe rhe was to attend school, The Chairman remarked that he was now in his aunt's hands, and that she was to see that he attended school. Mr. Davies asked whether the responsibility of the Guardians was no at an end. It appeared to him that it was not, or else they would not have made inquiries regarding him. The Guardians had no doubt being misled by her. Mr. R. Thomas said he had at the time told the Guardians that he did not agree in the course taken. The Board ought to notify them that the boy was to attend school. The Clerk informed Mr. Davies that the Guardians had the right to remove him back to the Workhouse. Mr. R. Davies observed that they expected the aunt to be of advantage to the boy, and not the boy to her. Attention was called tOjthe latter part of Dr. Jones' letter, several Guardians observing that the remarks were unfair, and the Clerk promised to write to him. It was resolved to write to the lad's aunt to inform her that the lad must attend school until he is legally exempt from doing so. THE HOUSE. The Master reported that there were 21 in the House last week as compared with 26 last year. Two boys attended school and received industrial training. Twenty-eight vagrants had been relieved during the past fortnight as against 27 last year. The Matron applied for a fortnight's holiday, and the application was granted. Miss Parry and Mr. R. Hughes reported that they had visited the House tat day and found every where very clean and all the inmates appeared happy. They desired to call attention of the Building Com- mittee to the necessity of cementing portions of the House. Mr. R. Hughes observed that they called attention to the latter portion of the report so as to fix upon the proper time for doing the wor k VARIOUS. A letter was read from the family of the late Mr. John Jones, Dolyfeirig, thanking the Board for their vote of sympathy with them in their bereave- ment. J Sr. j -iuvdi Mr. R. Thomas gave notice that the vacancy caused on the Board by the death of Mr. Jones was to be filled up.—From the vaccination return submitted, it appears that 57 children bad been vaccinated during the half-year, being a decrease of three on the corresponding half of last year.- The Medical Officer's report on the condition of pauper lunatics within the union was submitted. The report showed that there were four of this class at the Workhouse, and three residing with relatives.
LAMPETER.
LAMPETER. THE LATE PRINCIPAL GENT.—A committee has been formed for the purpose of raising a suitable memorial to the work of the late Rev. G. W. Gent, formerly principal of St. Mark's College, Chelsea, and at the time of his death principal of St. David's College, Lampeter. The movement appears to be in no way connected with Wales, where Principal Gent's work was, unhappily for the Church, of very brief duration, but is intended to commemorate Mr. Gent's valuable work in connection with Church education in general. The Chairman of the Memorial Committee is the Bishop of Rochester, and the secre- tary is the Rev. R. Hudson, Mr. Gent's successor in the principalship of St. Mark's College. ST. DAVID'S COLLEGE.-Tlie Rev. C. Harris, curate of St. Mary's, Haggerston, London, has been ap- pointed lecturer in Theology on the staff of St. David's College, Lampeter, in succession to the Rev. Camber Williams, who has been appointed canon missioner for the diocese of St. David's. ASSESSMENT COMMITTEE.—As the statement ordered to be done at the last meeting of this Com- mittee had not been completed the meeting was adjourned. LLANYBYTHER RURAL DISTRICT COUNCIL.—An adjourned meeting of the above Council was held on the same day, Mr. David Davies presiding. It was resolved that the Council should accompany Mr. Morgan W. Davies, C.C., Swansea, on Tuesday, the 4th inst., to go over the various places where it is proposed to obtain water for Llanybyther, Pen- carreg, Parcyrhos, and Treherbert. CYMANFA.-At a meeting of the Committee of the Congregational Choral Festival held at Soar Chapel on Friday evening last, Mr. John Williams, Cellan Court, presiding, it was decided to hold the next testival at Soar, on May 30th, 1900. Tunes were selected, and other matters transacted. BUTTER FACTORY.—An adjourned meeting of the Association was held at the Royal Oak Hotel, on Friday last, with Mr. D. Davies, Velindre, in the chair. The list of shareholders having been read, Mr. J. C. Harford, who was present, said he was now prepared to erect the factory at his own expense on the terms previously mentioned. This was agreed to and the factory will be proceeded with forthwith. FUNERAL.—The remains of Sarah Jane Davies, whose death was announced in last week's issue, were buried in the parish churchyard, on Thursday, the 29th ultimo, when hundreds of relatives and friends gathered together to pay their last tribute to the deceased. The coffin was covered with wreaths, three of which were sent by members of the church choir, children of the Peterwell Girls School, and her Sunday School class. After the Vicar, the Rev. Daniel Jones, had officiated in the house, the hymn, The roseate hues of early dawn," was sung with great effect by over a hundred of school girls under the conductorship ofMissBowen, the head teacher. When the people were entering the Church, Miss Hughes, the organist, played The Vital Spark," and at the close of the service played The Dead March." The Revs. W. J. Evans and W. Glynfab Williams officiated at the grave. PROMOTION.—The Lord Bishop of London has appointed the Rev. B. Saunders Lloyd, B.A., assistant curate of St. Paul's, Harringay, N., and formerly senior curate of Camden Town, N.W., to the post of London Diocesan Home Missioner, and also the charge of a new parish at Lower Edmonton, N. The new district is to be named, we believe, St. Martin's, and will contain within the next five years 12,000 inhabitants. At the present streets of new houses are being run up with amazing rapidity The population consists mainly of the working classes who are migrating thither in vast numbers from Whitechapel and other parts of the East End on account of the system of cheap fares which the Great Eastern Railway have so vigorous pursued. Mr Lloyd will go to his new sphere of work with a wide ex- perience of the working class and the poor. We wish him every success on his appointment. BOARD OF GUARDIANS.—A meeting of the Guardians was held at the Boardroom on Friday, the 30th ultimo, Mr. David Davies (chairman) presiding. Out relief administered during the past fortnight was-per Mr. David Parry, jMO 10s. to 149 paupers-number in the house, 15, corres- ponding week last year, 12. Vagrants relieved during the last fortnight, 21, corresponding period last year, 35. The master reported that the num- ber of vagrants relieved during the quarte ended midsummer last was 165, corresponding quarter last year, 314. In answer to a question given by the chairman, the master said that he attributed the decrease in the number of tramps to the present system of dealing with them, namely, their detention for a whole day to do hard work and also to the vigi-lance of the police at present- A vote of condolence was passed with Mr. D. H. James, of Bailibedw, one of the members of the guardians on the death of his wife.—An applica- tion was made by a pauper for a pair of blankets, and the master in answer to the chairman said that they were not of Welsh manufacture, as they were supplied by a local tradesman, Mr. Walter Davies, who supplies only English blankets. The chairman remarked that the Board should remem- ber their own countrymen, and procure blankets of home manufacture. Mr. Lewis Davies concurred, and said that a person had complained to him about it. ST. DAVID'S COLLEGE SCHOOL.—The terminal meeting of the Managers of the School was held on Tuesday last. Besides the Members of the College Board the two representatives elected by the Subscribers, Mr. Thos. Lloyd and Mr. D. Tivy Jones (Mayor), were present for the first time. The Principal offered them a hearty welcome and expressed the hope that their presence might lead to the greater efficiency of the School, and its greater usefulness to the Town and neighbourhood. The Head Master then presented his terminal report from which it appeared that there are at present 43 boys in school, and that the examination this time would be carried out by the College Board. A discussion as to the immediate needs of the school followed. The Principal, Head Master, Mr. Lloyd and Mr. Jones were given full power to make such outlay as was necessary out of the available funds. The Principal said he had already consulted Mr. Banks Price, the architect, in regard a thorough re-modelling the labortory with a view to giving increased facilities for science work. It was agreed that the prize day should be held about the 9th or 10th October next, when the report of the July examination would be presented. It is hoped that arrangements will be made for making Lampeter a centre under the Oxford Local Delegacy, in which case the school will be exam- ined by that body next year. The Head Master spoke hopefully of the prospects for next term, and with the great and varied improvements that are being contemplated, and the large sum (£60), available for exhibitions, there ought to be a steady and rapid development. It will be remem- bered by those who read the account of the pro- ceedings on Degree Day, that the Oxford Examiner (Rev* E. M. Walker) spoke very warmly of the quality of the work done by the boys who came on to the College from the school, and the staff of the school are to be congratulated on this com- mendation.
LLANGEITHO.
LLANGEITHO. POSTAL SERVICE.—Thanks to the guiding spirits of that amiable Railway Company, the Manchester and Milford, we have been blessed since the 1st of July with an improved Postal Service, the result of an improved Railwa Service. The rural messenger conveying letters, etc., from Llanio Road now reaches the village of Llangeitho about 11 a.m. at least It hours earlier than before. This early delivery will benefit the business men in the neighbourhood greatly, and they will never cease singing the yraises of the M. & M. Railway Com- pany. We hope that the arrangement will be permanent as it will be an unbearable hardship to have to revert to the old order of things. Many of your readers in this district would be pleased to know the following information, Trains for Aber- ystwyth leave Pont Llanio Station at 8-47 a m., 3-49 p.m., and 7-27 p.m. Another train, an express, which does not stop at Pont Llanio but rushes through at great speed, may be caught at Tregaron at 11-56 a,m. Trains for Carmarthen leave Pont Llanio Station at 9-9 a.m., 12-5 p.m., 3-28 p.m., and 7-42 p.m. IMPROVED ROAD.—Everybody who has had occasion to drive along the road leading from Llanio Smithy to Llanio School, and on to the left must have noticed how very narrow and tortuous tbe road was, and what sharp turnings there were in it. Some time ago the County Council entered into an arrangement with Mr. Samuel Jones Llanio Fawr, by which he allowed the road to be widened and straightened by making cuttings through his field. The work is now being done, and that sharp and dangerous turning opposite Llanio School-room has disappeared. Many overturnings have taken place at this spot, but now a moderately skilful driver may withont danger take the corner without reducing his speed to a walk. But let me not urge local Jehus to try to make a record speed in rounding the corner, or possibly they may come to grief. The Countv Council and Mr. Samuel Jones have laid the district under a heavy debt of gratitude to them for this great improvement, and should Mr. Lloyd (the road surveyor) permit the Steam roller to make the acquaintance of this new road, and of others in the district, he will thus complete the good work begun.
London Letter.
London Letter. [FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT.] London, Wednesday Afternoon. THE TITHES BILL. THE Clerical Tithes Bill is going to wreck the Government. That is the candid opinion of all who listened to the debate on the second reading on Thursday night. And serve them right! A more iniquitous bill has never been presented to Parliament. The best churchmen repudiate and deplore its introduction. The "Guardian"—the most influential Church organ-condemns the scheme and policy of the Government. The two Tory candidates at Oldham protest that they will not vote for it. A rot has set in in the Government's ranks. True, the second reading was carried by a majority of 138, but then nearly 60 Irish Nationalists were away. Mr. Leonard Courtney-one of finest intellects in the House of (Commons—Mr. George Whiteley, and Colonel Denny, all Unionists, voted against tne government, and many abstained. Mr. Grant Webster, the Tory member for St. Pancras, has resigned his seat, and as that old Liberal candidate, Mr. Costelloe, is available, and as he reduced the majority in 1895 to 200, it almost looks as if we shall win the seat. Should we be fortunate enough to capture two seats at Oldham, one at Stockport, and one at St. Pancras, the death knell of the Government will have been sounded. No Ministry could survive such a vote of censure. The dissentions which are plaguing the Unionists would then assume a more virulent form. All who love sound finance, good government, and a sane foreign policy will hope that the elections will have this result. COURTNEY AND HARCOURT. Mr. Leonard Courtney is a politician with a detached mind and a yellow waiscoat. He is so honest that he can belong to no party and he is so clever that he can always find excellent reasons for all his actions. He is always consistent, but his consistency in- variably condemns his friends. He had a brillant career at Cambridge, where he was a high wrangler, and no doubt he would have made a great mark at the Bar had he not married the daughter of a millionaire banker. One of Mr. Courtney's sisters married Mr. Uripps, Q.C., the clever lawyer who sent Mr. Brynmor Jones ar fro" from Stroud, and another is married to the Member for Wiltshire. Mr. Courtney entered Parliament in the Seventies, and became known as the Boers' friend. When Mr. Gladstone formed his Ministry in 1880, the Member for Bodmin became Secretary to the Treasury, where he did excellent work. But the Franchise Bill proved too much for him. Mr. Courtney being a mathematician believes in proportional representation. The fad was not shared by the Grand, Old Man, and Mr. Courtney resigned-the only man who has ever done so for a pious opinion. In 1886 he joined the Unionists, and he has ever since been a thorn in their side. He is always speaking for Liberalism, even when he votes Tory. But on Thursday night he boldy spoke and voted against the Government. The speech was powerful; but the vote was still more potent. It signified the revolt of the Liberal Unionist-even Mr. Chamberlain dared not vote for the Parsons' Relief Bill. No other Liberal Unionist in the House voted against the Bill, but Mr. Courtney's action will have a good effect in the country. Sir William Harcourt followed, but, truth to tell, he was not in good form. His voice was bad, his delivery was indistinct. He had carefully prepared his speech, and on such occasions he is always at his worst. CLARKE AND LLOYD GEORGE. After Harcourt, Sir Edward Clarke. He is a small man with a big brain. His voice is hoarse with addressing many juries, but he is diabolically clever in debate. He made out a specious and plausible case for the Bill, and earned the gratitude of his own side for giving them a pleasant though temporary relief for the nasty feeling they had with regard to the measure. When Sir Edward sat down, quite a score jumped up on the Liberal side, Mr. Lloyd George among them. But the Speaker called upon Sir Joseph Pease, and the debate languished till 9.30, when the Member for the. Carnarvon Borougns had his chance. I have heard Mr. George many a time in the House and on the platform. I have only heard him doing better twice on the platform, and never in the House of Commons. The way he made the Tories laugh at their own Bill was a treat. The next moment he would drive them wild with a stinging sarcasm. Then again he would charm away the gathering anger by a witty phrase or smart epigram. He spoke for 35 minutes to a crowded house—the best audience I ever remember to a Welsh member. I kept watching the faces of two men—Mr. John Morley and Sir Edward Clarke. Both beamed with satisfaction and pleasure. The Times next day called it "smart"; the "Telegraph" "caustic and witty"; all the papers were complimentary. Mr. Lloyd George has added a cubit to his Parliamentary stature, and after one or two more such speeches there will be nothing he cannot aspire to. FO\VLER AND BALFOUR. Sir H. Fowler wound up the debate on the Liberal side. He is a prosperous Dissenting attorney from Wolverhampton, with a sonorous voice and a nasal twang. He never made a joke in his life, and he is quite pained when any Liberal is guilty of a piece of humour. His daughter, Miss Ellen Thorneycroft Fowler, blossomed out suddenly the other day as a smart novelist, but the father is too austere to attempt sprightliness of speech or dress. He is a great friend of the Queen, and this has mellowed his Puritanism. He is very anxious to be well thought of on the Tory side. He would prefer to be praised by the Tories than by his own party. He is not therefore popular among the Radicals he is even suspected of being something of a Shoni-bob-ochor." But he is a good speaker, and he can hit hard when he likes. He has the same artifices as an old Welsh preacher. He is always dull to start with. He never tries to arrest attention in the first 15 or 20 minutes. Gradually he warms to his work, and the last 20 minutes is a treat. Immediately he sat down on Thursday, Mr. Balfour jumped up and proceeded to deliver one of the brightest and cleverest debating speeches I have ever heard from him. No one can help liking Mr. Balfour. He is always so nice, so pleasant, so charming, and he never offends a cultivated taste by being too sincere. It is all a bit of special pleading. You feel, as you listen to him, that the speaker does not really care one bit for the subject he treats of, but that he does it because it is all in the day's work. He did not try to defend the Bill- that was impossible, even if he knew what the Bill was about. But he was very sarcastic about Mr. Courtney and Sir William Harcourt he made everybody laugh by pointing out that the Liberals had done for pigs what the Tories were doing for parsons, and he made a smart hit by showing that Dissent was endowed because chapels are not rated. He spoke for nearly an hour, and he kept us all laughing, till at last the Tories began to think that the Bill was not such a bad one after all. But though Mr. Balfour was able to keep up their spirit for the time, the heart is out of them. They voted for the Bill, but they cursed it all the same. MISCELLANEOUS. Madame Patti gave her last London Concert at the Albert Hall last week. Ben Davies was one of the artists engaged. The Rhyl Free Church Council are determined on fighting the provisional order which would stop the right of free speech on the sands. Probably the opposition will p be heard by the Parliamentary Committee next week. In view of the rumours about a Liberal candidate for Cardiganshire, I hear on excellent authority that Mr. Vaughan Davies has not the least intention in the world to retire. Mr. Davies is most assiduous in his attendance in the House of Commons, and in this respect, at least, he is the best member Cardiganshire has ever had. The Cymru Fydd Garden Party, at which Sir William Harcourt was to have spoken, is off." Sir William could not promise a date before July 29th, when most of the members will be in the country. It is nopea, however, that Sir William will address a meeting in the autumn.
BARMOUTH.
BARMOUTH. EXCURSION.-About 250 excursionists arrived on Tuesday from Llanuwchllyn, Bala. The day was beautifully fine and after spending an enjoyable- time, they left Barmouth at 7 o'clock. ARRIVAL.-The, S. S. Telephone arrived on Tuesday afternoon with a cargo of general goods from Liverpool. BUILDING, Some splendid buildings are now being erected at this place. The pavilion on the Marine-terrace, which is being built by Mr. D. Davies, is about being finished. VISITORS.—The town is now filling up with visitors. A large number arrived on Monday and Tuesday. LIFEBOAT.-The lifeboat with her crew which numbered 14, under the command of Captain Morris, went out for her night's practice last Wednesday woek. URBAN DISTRICT COUNCIL. An adjourned meeting of the Barmouth Urban District Council was held on Tuesday. Present: Rev. J. Gwynoro Davies, Chairman, Messrs. E. Richards, Edward Williams, Evan H. Evans, H. Wynne Williams, O. R. Morris, & W. George, Clerk. The meeting was called for the purpose of con- sidering the estimate for a new rate which had been prepared by the General Purposes and the Finance Committees. The estimate was as follows-Public Works: Sewerage, £ 40; Water Supply, ZSO; Main Roads, £ 210; Other Roads and Improvements, £ 50; Scavenging and collection of house refuse, £ 225; and Lighting, £140. General: Salaries of Officers, £ 230; Establish- ment Charges, £ 200; Elections, £10-; Legal Ex- penses, £ 200; and Infectious Diseases (Notifica- tion), Z10. Loans: Instalment of Loans and Interest on Loans, Z2140 19s. 3d.; same in respect of proposed Few Loans, Z394. Deduct: From County Council in respect of Main Roads, £ 250; in Medical Officers Salary, £ 10; in Surveyors Salary, Z2; and in Salary of Inspector of Nuisances, £ 25; Sale of materials, water and incidentals, £ 120; Rateable value after deducting empty houses, £ 10,500. After some discussion, Mr. H. Wynne Williams moved, Mr. O. Williams seconded, that the estimate as admitted be approved, and that the general district rate of 4s. 9d. in the £ be levied. Mr. Edward Williams moved as an amendment and Mr. W. Owen seconded, that the Council levy a general district rate of 4s. 3d. in the 9. Mr. Ed. Williams submitted that the estimate might be capited in several respects, and that the Council could safely reduce the rate by Is. 6d. in tha Z. On being put to the meeting, the proposer and the seconder voted for the amendment. The original motion to adopt the estimate was then put to the meeting and carried. It may be explained here that the rate of 4s. 9d. in the £ is less by Is. than the previovs rate. Mr. George, the Council's sol- icitor, read the correspondence that had taken place between him and Messrs. Borth & Co., sol- icitors to the Yorkshire Bank, which, was to the effect that the new arrangement with reference to the extension of the period of repayment of loans had come to a satisfactory conclusion. This new arrangement means a reduction in the annual payment of principal interest of £500, and owing to this the Council had been able to reduce the general district rate by Is. in the £ TESTIMONIAL TO MR. E. H. JONES. It was mentioned at the meeting that Mr. E. H. Jones, who had been in the council office for many years, had been promoted to an appointment in Manchester, and on a motion by Mr. O. W. Morris, seconded by Mr. E. H. Evans, the Clerk was dir- ected to place a resolution on the minutes, and to send him a copy of it, so as to place on record their appreciation of his past services, and good wishes, for his future success.
HARLECH.
HARLECH. OUTING.-On Wednesday week the Sunday Schools of the district made their annual outing, and went for a day to Llanbedrog. Mr. Solomon Andrews met the visitors generously, and allowed them to enter the beautiful grounds of Glynweddw Hall at a low fee, A most enjoyable day was spent, DISTRICT NURSING.—At a meeting of the District Nurse Association held at the Town Hall, under the presidency of Mrs. Dr. Jones, Penegoes. It was announced that Nurse Lewis was among those invited by the Society of the Queen's Jubilee Nursing Association, to present themselves at Kensington Palace, when medals and badges will be distributed by H.R.H. Princess Louise.
SHIPPING NEWS.
SHIPPING NEWS. Of Local Interest. SS. Feliciana left Barry Dock on 5th July for Madeira. SS. Glenvech discharging at Teneriffe. SS. Glanhafren discharging at Venice. SS Glantivy loading at Barry Dock. SS. Isle of Anglesey arrived at Barcelona on 24th June. SS. Isle of Caldy arrived at Maryport on 27th June. SS. Isle of Ramsey arrived at Barcelona on 1st July.
THE MARKETS. ♦
THE MARKETS. ♦ ABERYSTWYTH.—MONDAY. Wheat made 5s Od to 5s 3d per 65 lbs; barley, 3s 3d to 3s 6d white oats, 2s 9d to 3s black oats, 2s. 6d. to 2s 9d. Eggs, 20 for Is. Salt butter, lOd to lid per lb.; fresh butter, lOd. to lid. Fowls were sold at 3s 9d to 4s 6d per couple, chickens 3s 9d to 4s 6d. Ducks, 4s 6d to 5s per couple. Old Potatoes, 3s 6d per cwt. New Potatoes, 2d per lb. BUTTER. CARMARTHEN, Saturday.—There was a good supply of butter in the market to-day, which sold at from 8id to 9d per lb; basket butter, 9d to 9d per lb. CORK, Saturday.—Frsts, 78s per cwt; seconds, 77s; thirds, 76s; fourths, 71s. Superfine firkins, 82s; fine mild, 78s: choicest boxes, 84s. Number of firkins, 530. POTATOES. LoNDon, Monday.—Good supplies and a very quiet trade at the following prices :-Teneriffes, 8s to 12s Jerseys, 7s to 7s 6d Cherbourgs, 5s 6d to 6s per cwtj; Lisbons, 3s to 3s 6d per box; old Dunbar, maincrops, 70s to 80s; Lincoln maincrops, 70s per ton. DEAD MEAT. LONDON, Monday. —Fair supplies, and trade very heavy. English beef, 3s 6d to 3s lOd; Scotch long sides, 3s 8d to 4s; ditto shorts, 4s 4d to 4s 8d: American, 2s 8d to 3s 6d; inferior, unaltered British mutton, 4s 4d to 5s 8d; foreign, 2s 8d to 3s 4d; lamb, 5s to 6s; veal, 3s 4d to 4s 4d; pork, 2s 8d to 3s 4d per Bib. LEAD. Lead strong—English, iEl4 10s; Spanish, iCl4 7s 63..
Family Notices
Births, marriages and Deatfts. MARRIAGES. EDwARDs-JoNEs.-5th July, by license, at Soar- Chapel, Llanbadam Fawr, by the Rev. J. Miles, in. the. presence of the Rev. W. Jones, Mr. E. T. Ed-. wards, Parcyronen, to Miss Mary Jones, Pendre- fawr, both of Llanbadarn Fawr. DEATHS. ROBERTS.—On Monday, at Llanfarian, Mr. Thomas Roberts, Figure Four Inn, very suddenly, aged 4& years. Printed and Published by the Proprietor, GEORGE. REES, at the WELSH GAZETTE Printeries, Bridge-street, Aberystwyth. in the County of Cardigan, Thursday. July 6th, 1899.