Welsh Gazette and West Wales Advertiser

Sudden deatb of mr. Jobn Clopd, timber Wercbant. We have the sad and sorrowful task of recording the sudden death of Mr. John Lloyd, timber merchant, of this town, which took placeat his resi- dence, 12, Powell-street, on Sunday, August 13th,at 1.30 p.m. Early on Saturday morning Mr. Lloyd had gone down to the beach in front of South Marine- terrace, to bathe but, when in the water, feeling it rather cold and chilly, he quickly came to land, and soon became unconscious. Through the assistance of many kind friends and strangers, the circulation was restored, and he regained consciousness, and under the direction of Dr. Rowlands and his assistant was conveyed to his home in Powell-street. He rallied well in course of the day, and on Sunday morning appeared much like himself, so that many thought that all immediate danger had passed away. About half past one, however, without any warning, he breathed his iast, owing, doubtless, to weak action of the heart. The news struck neighbours and friends with consternation, and many were deeply moved at the sad occurrence During the past week Mr. Lloyd had been very busy superintending the erection of a temporary bridge for the County Council at Llanilar. The Rev. R. E. Morris, M.A:, of Wrexham, who officiated at the Tabernacle Chapel last Sunday made very feeling references to the sorrowful event in his opening prayer on Sunday evening. Pulpit references were also made at other places of worship in the town. i Mr. Lloyd was the eldest son of Mr. Thomas ( Lloyd, Meillionen, a farm near Llanddeiniol, some < seven or eight miles from Aberystwyth. Herr- he I spent the early part of his life, helping on the farm. I and attending the schools of the district, when ( open and within his reach. At the age of sixteen he was apprenticed as a carpenter to his uncle Mr. a Edward Lloyd, Tynyfron. who at that time carried > ■JV extensive building operations in Aberystwyth, r. At the close of his apprenticeship, he went to Man- Chester to improve, and in about two years crossed over to the United States of America, and there worked at his trade as mechanic and builder in Pittsburg for about seven years, and was very prosperous and successful in all he undertook, After a severe attack of typhoid fever, he came home to recruit his health, with the intention of returning soon afterwards, but ultimately settled down in Aberystwyth as a builder, while his brother Mr. Edward Lloyd, in partnership with him carried on the business of general grocer in Bridge-street. In course of time Mr. Lloyd became manager and foreman of the timber yard in Trefechan under the late Mr. Grittith Williams, and about two years ago acquired the business himself. This responsi- bility no doubt weighed heavily upon him, and caused him much anxiety, but the tact and energy y 1. he displayed in building up the business gave ample promise of substantial success and prosperity. In 1897 Mr, Lloyd was married,and found in Mrs Lloyd a congenial spirit td his own, and one, who, loyally assisted her husband in everything that made for the best and highest in life, and no man showed greater devotion to his wife and his home at all times, Through his marriage he was brought into close connection with social and religious work at Llanilar. where Mrs. Lloyd resided with her mother, until the business was acquired when circumstances made it necessary for them to reside in Aberystwyth. Only one child, a daughter, sur- vives, and the relations between them were most happy and affectionate. A framed address was presented to Mr. Lloyd by the members of the Ystwyth" Lodge of Good Templars upon his marriage. He was naturally endowed with great mental ability and energy, and though without much educational advantages in his youth, in later years he applied these powers to so good a purpose in acquiring knowledge that he was singularly well read, especially in Welsh literature and theological writings, and showed to the end great power, both of acquisition and expression. What lie acquired he made his own, and this, thus transformed, be- came a powerful instrument in his hand for in- fluencing others through his teaching and speak- ing. He was a staunch and consistent Liberal, and helped considerably to make Liberal principles prevail both in town and country. As a member of the inner circles of the now defunct Liberal Club which transformed the representation of the Aber- ystwyth Town Council in the eighties, he did splendid work for the Party and materially assisted in weldingthe various sections of the party together, especially the Temperance and Methodist sections, while he gave substantial help in speaking and can- vassing for the Liberal candidates in the exciting contests of those dates. In the general election of 1880, and afterwards in 1886 and those that followed, his services in addressing meetings organised in the district, were invaluable, and made him well known as an eloquent and convincing (speaker. In 1892, he was elected chairman of the Llanilar Parish Council. He was an ardent patriot, and bad deep sympathy with whatever was best and highest in Welsh thought and character. He had read widely in Welsh literature, and had learnt a great deal of Welsh poetry by heart, and could write at will long paragraphs from their works, especially from his favourite author Islwyn. He took great interest in the Eisteddfod and Competitive Meetings, and had won many prizes in prose and poetry at the same while his services as Chairman or Conductor as well as Adjudicator at these meetings were in great request both in town and country. He seemed to be in his element in these meetings, and I his ready and witty remarks, together with his general good nature made him very acceptable, and a general favourite by all. He took a prominent part in temperance work from the commencement. With his accustomed energy he threw himself into the work in connection with the Good Templars, and afterwards with the Blue Ribbon Movement, and became one of its most trusted leaders. He was also one of the founders of the Ystwyth Tent of Rechabites, and passed through the highest Offices of the Tent. He felt and spoke strongly on the subject, and his influence was always on the side of those who worked for Temperance and Liberalism in the town and neu: hbourhoud. He was also a Methodist and Nonconformist by conviction, and always took a firm stand for his principles. Having passed through the fiery ordeal when young, during the religious persecutions on the Carrog estate, the iron had burnt itself into his very soul, and he strongly and sturdily fought for his religious principles as a Nonconformist and a Methodist through life. His residence in America only strengthened this feeling, and so when he settled in Aberystwyth, he joined the church at the Tabernacl chapel, and soon made his influence felt as a teacher in the Sunday School at Trefechan, and in various other ways. So much so, that in 1889 he was elected a deacon, and at once became a power for good in the church, and remained a trusted and respected leader to the very end. Every movement, especially among the young people of the church, received his hearty support, and his services in the Sunday School, the Bible Class, the Literary and Temperance Society, as well as in the other ordinary meetings of the church, were ungrudgingly given, and resulted in great and abiding good. For years he had taken an enlightened interest in the Sunday School work, and consecrated his very best to its maintenance and success. A superintendent for several years, he remodelled the School at Llanilar, and brought it into a very efficient condition, while lie laboured increasingly on its behalf in the Tabor District both as delegate to the Bi-monthly Meetings, and as Examiner of the Schools in the district. Last year he was elected president of the Bi-monthly Meeting in the Aberystwyth District for three years, and hoped to accomplish good and sub- stantial work during his year of office had he been spared to do so. Instead of that, however, at the early age of 51, lie was summonded from his work to his reward, summoned to rest on the Day of Rest; yet withal, not without the satisfaction of having done a fair day's work in the Lord's Vine- yard during his short but eventful life, work that well merited the Well done, thou good and faith- ful servant," of the Master he loved and served so faithfully through life. He leaves a wife and child to mourn his loss. His father, old and well stricken in years, also survives him, while his mother, to whom he was greatly attached, had been taken away just as suddenly a few months before. He leaves behind him also seven brothers and one sister, he, the eldest of the family, being the first to be taken from the circle. His sister is Mrs. Jones, the wife of Mr. Jones, C.M., National School, Llandeiniol, and his brothers are Mr. David Lloyd, builder. Aberystwyth; Dr. Jenkyn Lloyd, Bethesda, near Bangor; Dr. James Lloyd, Llanbadrach, near Cardiff; Rev. Thomas Lloyd, curate at Neath Mr. Edward Lloyd, commercial traveller, Chester; and Messrs. Evan and William Lloyd, two brothers who reside at home at Meillionen. All deeply feel the loss of one who had always been such a source of guidance and support to them all throughout their life. A large circle of friends, both in town and country, also mourn the loss of a dear friend, who was always ready to assist in any difficulty, and who ungrudgingly gave of his best to help and succour the sick and afflicted at all times. The funeral is to take place on Thursday, start- ing from Powell-street, at 12 o'clock noon, to go to Llanilar, where the body will be interred in the village churchyard.

NORTH CARDIGAN. SHIRE HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY. ANNUAL SHOW AT ABERYSTWYTH. With the woeful experience of previous years fresh in their memories, the promoters of the North Cardiganshire Horticultural Show must have indulged in much gnashing of teeth on Tuesday evening—the eve of the show day-when they saw the clowds gathering, and the rain beginning to fall. As most of our readers will be well aware, the show has during the past two or three years been completely spoilt by rain. Two years ago, when the committee were faced by an adverse balance, owing to the people being "kept away by the weather, some of the promoters vowed they would never have another show; but when the summer of 1898 came round, better counsels prevailed and the show came off, but, alas only to be again contemptuously treated by the clerk of the weather. One might have thought that this con- tinued run of ill-luck would have daunted the promoters, but they are evidently possessed of stout hearts, and are true optimists withal, for they again decided that the event should come off in the summer of 1899, rain or no rain. Having regard to his vagaries in recent years, the conduct of the clerk of the weather was this year anticipated with a good deal of curiosity, and when, on Tuesday evening, the overcast sky looked as if a storm was imminent, everyone bent his head and anathematised under breath. But the dream changed when Wednesday morning dawned with the sun playing hide-and- seek with thin white clouds, and promising to shed his rays over the verdant domains of the Elysian Grove, where the show was held. The day, indeed, was an ideal one for a show, and a fitting reward For the Society's perseverance. The President )f the Society is the Ear! of Lisburne, Cross- wood Park; and the Vice-Presidents, the flavor )f Aberystwyth (Mr. D. C. Roberts), the Countess Amherst, Mr. M. L. Vaughan-Davies, M.P., and Mr. John Francis (Waliog). > The mem- bers of the other committees arf, Horticiiltiir-,tl Committee—Messrs. J. Purton. W. H. Palmer. A Austin, Weller, T. W. Powell, and Sheraton. Dog ,tid Poultry Committee-Messrs. E. L. Powell, Canteos. Edward Evans, and T. H. Edwards. En- ertainment Committee—Messrs. H. E. Wheatley. T. A. Serjeant, C. Palmer, S. Glithero, W. H. Pal- mer, P. Lobb, and J. Purton. Admission Com- mittee—Messrs. R. Peake, Harold Sheraton, S. Glithero, Edward Evans, James Purton, T. H. Edwards, and T. A. Serjeant. Judges:—Horticul- tural—Mr. William Rothwell, Leighton Gardens, Welshpool: and Mr. John Roberts, Tanvbwlch, Dolgelly. Dog and Poultry— Mr. G. Rosser, Neath. Honey—Mr. T. W. Powell, Aberystwyth. The entries were not so numerous as last year, but in some instances the quality of the exhibits was higher, especially in the flowers. Th vegetables and fruits showed a slight deterioration owing to the unfavourable season, but there was a distinct improvement noticed in the poultry. The dogs made a poor show; there was only one fox terrier that a canine connoiseur would care to praise. The whole of the arrangements were very satis- factory. Mr. H. G. Atwood, the secretary, has worked very hard from the beginning, and is deserving of a special word of praise, and he received capital assistance from Mr. H. Peake and Mr. C. Palmer, hon sees. Dog and Poultry Show, Mr Purton and from the whole of the committee. A large number of spectators turned up during the afternoon. The attractions were numerous. The Town Band (conducted by Mr. Jack Edwards), played some fine selections of music, and in the even- ing Harry Collins' Minstrels delighted everybody. There was also dancing on the stage, and balloon ascents, and the day finished up with a grand dis- play of fireworks. LIST OF PRIZES. Appended is a full list of the awards:— DIVISION A. (Open to those that keep professional gardeners, within the County of Cardigan). Group of plants in pots arranged for effect to fill a space of 28ft. square: 1 A. Askew, Midway Nurseries 2 W. H. Palmer, Belle Vue. Four stove and green house plants, two foliage and two flowering, distinct varieties: 1 Sir Pryse Pryse, Gogerddan. One entrv. Four exotic ferns, distinct varieties 1 Sir Pryse Pryse. One entry. Six table plants, distinct varieties,, in not larger than six in pots: 1 J. Websdale, 2 Sir Pryse Pryse. Four fuchsias, distinct varieties, in not larger than six in pots: 1 Sir Pryse Pryse, 2 W. H. Palmer. Four gloxinias 1 Sir Pryse Pryse. One entry. Six zonale geraniums: No entry. Six tuberous begonias, three small and three double: L. P. Pugh, Abcrmaide. One entry. Three coxcombs 1 L. P. Pugh. One entry. Three coleus, distinct: 1 W. H. Palmer. CUT FLOWERS. Twelve dahlias, not less than six varieties: 1 L. P. Pugh, 2 Sir Pryse Pryse. Six cactus dahlias, not less than four varieties 1 A. Askew, 2 Sir Pryse Pryse. Twelve roses, not less than six varieties: 1 H. L. Pugh, 2 Sir Pryse Pryse. Twelve asters, not less than six varieties 1 J. G. W. Bonsall, Fronfraith; 2 J. Purton. Six bunches of stove or greenhouse flowers 1 Sir P. Pryse. Six bunches of cut flowers, distinct, out-door, not more than one variety in a bunch 1 J. G. W. Bonsall, 2 Sir P. Pryse, h.c. W. H. Palmer. Twelve trusses ef zonale geraniums: No entry. FRUIT, &c. Two bunches < black grapes 1 Sir P. Pryse, 2 W. H. Palmer. Two bunches of white grapes: 1 L. P: Pugh, 2 Sir P. Pryse. Melon: 1 Sir P. Pryse. 2 J. G. W. Bonsall. Six peaches: 1 J. W. G. Bonsall, 2 W. H. Palmer. Eight nectarines: 1 Sir P. Pryse, 2 J. G. W. Bonsall. Six pears 1 L. P. Pugh. Six apples, dessert: 1 A. Askew, 2 Sir P. Pryse. Six apples, kitchen 1 Sir P. Pryse, 2 J. Webs- dale. Eight plums 1 L. P. Pugh, 2 Sir P. Pryse. YEGETABES. (To be distinct from fruit). Twelve tomatoes: 1 Sir P. Pryse, 2 A. Askew. Two cucumbers: 1 J. R. Loxdale, Castle Hill'; 2 Sir P. Pryse. Collection of eight varieties of vegetables, distinct, to be arranged in a space of 4 ft. by 3 ft., tomatoes and cucumbers excluded: 1 L. P. Pugh, 2 Sir P. Pryse, 3 W. H. Palmer. DIVISION B. (Open to amateurs residing in the district of the Society not employing a regular gardener). Four plants in pots, two foliage, two in bloom: 1 J. Purton 2 H. Sheraton. Three ferns, exotic: 1 J. Purton, 2 H. Sheraton. Two tuberous begonias, one single, one double 1 H. Sheraton, 2 J. Purton. Two fuchsias, distinct sorts 1 H. Sheraton, 2 J. Purton. Two zonale geraniums, one single, one double: 1 H. Sheraton, 2 C. Palmer. Best specimen plant, including ferns 1 J. Purton, 2 H. Sheraton. Pot of Lily Auratum 1 J. Purton. Two coleus, distinct varieties: J. Purton. Two Balsams, various (in pots) No entry. Two petunias, one single, one double No entry. CUT BLOOMS. Six roses 1 J. Purton, 2 W. H. Griffiths, Tai- shimau. Six dahlias, double or cactus, in not less than 3 varieties 1 P.C. Thomas Davies, Llanbadarn, 2nd prize withheld. Twelve asters in six varieties: 1 J. Purton. Six asters, in three varieties: 1 J. Purton, 2 W. H. Griffiths. Cut flowers in vase: J. Purton. VEGETABLES. DIVISION B. Broad beans: 1 T. O. Hughes, Brynamlwg, 2 W. H. Griffiths. French beans 1 W. H. Griffiths, 2 H. Sheraton. Kidney beans 1 T. O. Hughes, 2 W. H. Griffiths Beet 1 T. O. Hughes, 2 J. LI. Jones, 47 Terrace. Table Cabbages: 1 W. H. Griffiths. Red Cabbages 1 W. H. Griffiths. Bunch of Long Carrots: 1 T. O. Hughes. Bunch of Short Carrots: No entry. Cauliflowers: 1 T. O. Hughes. 2 W. H. Griffiths. Celery 1 W. H. Griffiths, 2 James Purton. Cucumbers: 1 H. Sheraton, 2 C. Palmer, Llan- badarn Road. Leeks: 1 T. O. Hughes, 2, J. LI. Jones. Lettuce 1 W. R. Griffiths. Onions 1 T. O. Hughes, 2 W. H. Griffiths. Parsnips: 1 W. H. Griffiths, 2 J. LI. Jones. Peas: 1 T. O. Hughes, 2 J. Purton. Kidney Potatoes 1 J. Purton, 2 J. Ll. Jones. Round Potatoes 1 J. Purton, 2 W. H. Griffiths. Turnips: No entry. Vegetable Marrows 1 J. Ll. Jones, 2 C. Palmer. FRUITS. One Bunch of Black or White Grapes: 1 H. G. Atwood, 2 J. Purton. Dessert Apples 1 H. Sheraton, 2 W. H. Griffiths. Kitchen Apples 1 H. Sheraton, 2 W. H. Griffiths. Pears: 1 W. H. Griffiths. Plums: 1 W. H. Griffiths. Tomatoes 1 H. Sheraton, 2 J. Purton. DIVISION C. (Open to Cottagers.) Best Balsam 1 W. H. Griffiths, 2 Evan Williams. Best Single Begonia 1 Henry Morgan. Best Double Begonia 1 Henry Morgan. Fest Fern: 1 William Roberts, Corporation- street Best Fusehia 1 Hy. Morgan, 2 W. H. Griffiths. Single Zonale Geranium: 1 W, H. Griffiths. Double Zonale Geranium: 1 W. H. Griffiths. Hydranger in bloom: No entry. Four Spring-grown Plants: No entry. Pot of Asters 1 P. C. Thomas Davies, Llanba- darn 2 W. H. Griffiths. Six varieties of hardy cut flowers No entry. Best arranged collection of wild flowers: 1 Evan Evans, Taniallt; 2 John Hughes, Penwern. Basket of wild flowers 1 John Hughes, 2 Evan Evans. DIVISION C. VEGETABLES. Broad beans 1 Henry Morgan, 2 E. Edwards, Clarach. French beans: 1 E. Edwards, 2 W. Roberts, Corporation street. Kidney beans 1 W. H. Griffiths. 2 E. Edwards. Beet: 1 W. Roberts, 2 E. Edwards. Table cabbages: 1 E. Edwards, 2 W. H. Griffiths. Cauliflowers 1 W. H Griffiths. Carrots: 1 E. Edwards, 2 Evan Evans, Tanrallt. Celery: 1 W. H. Griffiths, 2 E. Edwards. Cucumber: 1 W. H. Griffiths. Bunch of 6 Leeks 1 P. C. Thomas Davies, 2 Ed. Edwards Cabbage Lettuce: 1 E. Edwards, 2 W. H. Griffiths. Onions: 1 Evan Williams, 2 W. H. Griffiths. Curled Parsley: 1 Edw. Edwards, 2 W. H. Griffiths. Parsnips; 1 W. H. Griffiths, 2 P.C. Thomas Davies. Peas 1 Win. Roberts, 2 Edw. Edwards. Kidney Potatoes: 1 Edw. Edwards, 2 W. H. Griffiths. Round Potatoes 1 Alfred Evans, Mill-street, 2 Evan Evans. Radishes 1 W. H. Griffiths, 2 E. Edwards. Rhubarb: 1 Alf Evans, 2 P.C. 'Thomas Davies. Shallots: 1 W. H. Griffiths, 2 E. Edwards. Pot of Herbs 1 Edw. Edwards. 2 Henry Morgan. Vegetable Marrow: 1 E. Edwards, 2 Alfred Evans. Turnips: 1 Evan Evans, 2 E Edwards. FRUIT. Six desert apples: 1 Evan Williams, 2, W. H. Griffiths. Six Kitchen Apples: 1 Evan Williams 2 James Morgan. Six Pears 1 W. H. Pears. Currants 1 Henry Morgan, Gooseberries: 1 William Roberts. Plums 1 Henry Llovd, 2 W. H. Griffiths. Messrs E Edwards (Clarach). aud W. H. Griff- iths (Tan Sivunau). were ties for a silver medal offered by Mr. J. Purton for the Cottager taking the most prizes to be decided by points. SPECIAL PRIZES. (Open to all). The best ladies' spray 1 James Vearey, 2 W. H. Palmer. The best three button-holes: 1 James Vearey, 2 W. H. Palmer. Six best jars of extracted heney: 1 James Purton. 2 James Vearey. Three best Section of comb honey 1 James Vearey, 2 W. H. Palmer. The special prize offered by Messrs. W. Clibran & Son, for the best five distinct varieties of vegetables grown from seed supplied by them, was awarded to L. P. Pugh, Abermaide. The second prize was taken by J. Purton. j DOGS. CLASS 1. Sheep Dog or Bitch: 1 Wm. Hopkins, 'Harwell Prince,'2 D. Edwards, 'Doon Ystwyth,' 3, J. W. Jones, 'Ystwyth Pride.' CLASS II. Fox Terrier: 1 A. Hince. Church Stretton, 'Bob,' 2 E. V. Rees, 'Wasp,' 3, Hugh Hughes, 'Cambrian Scorcher. I CLASS III. Welsh Terrier 1 John Thomas, 'Spot,' 2 H. R. W. Roberts, I liarne- CLASS IV. Best Terrier of any breed 1 Wm. Probin, 'Cam- brian Stormer,' 2 H.'R. W. Roberts, 'Barney, 3 Miss Rowley, iviick.' CLASS V. Best Pug Dog 1 Johnnie Griffiths, 'Lucy,' 2 Miss Dolly 'iLst)orougli, I Puiieli.' CLASS VI. Best Setter of any breed: 1 Tom Davies, "Tyssul Bouncer,' 2 Captain Lushmgton, 'Biddy.' CLASS VII. Best Spaniel: 1 T. D. Harries, 'Shot,' 2 A. T. Ben- nett, 'Dash.' CLASS VIII. Best Dog, not afore mentioned 1 Tom Davies, 'Tyssul Belle,' 2 J. E. James, 'Duke.' A Special Prize, Silver Medal,' given for the best dog in the Show, presented by the Judge, Mr. G. Rosser, was won by Mr. A. Hince (Fox Terrier). POULTRY. Open to all comers. CLASS I. Best Turkey Cock and Hen 1 and 2 Lewis Williams. CLASS II. Pen of Two Young Geese 1 Evan Evans, 2 Lewis Williams. CLASS III. Pen of Drake and Duck (Aylesbury Breed): 1 James Purton' CLASS IV. Pen of Drake and Duck (any variety) 1 Hugh Hughes, 2 Lewis Williams. CLASS V. Pen of Cock and Hen (Dorking Breed): 1 Rees Williams, 2 Lewis Williams, CLASS VL. Pen of Cock and Hen (Plymouth Rocks) 1 and 2 W. E. Edwards. CLASS VII. Pen of Cock andd Hen (Minorcas): 1 John Pryse. CLASS VITI. Pen of Cock and Hen (Game): 1 John Pryse, 2 D. Morgan. CLASS IX. Pen of Cock and Hen (Leghorn): No Entry. CLASS x. Pen of Cock and Hen (any other variety) 1 W m. Taylor, Falcondale, 2 Lewis Williams, Buff Orping- tons, 3 E. Reynolds, AndalusiansJ

LLANDDEWI BREFI. WEDDING.—A very fashionable wedding took place at the Parish Church of Llanddewi Brefi, on Tuesday last (Aug. 15th), the contracting parties being the Rev. J. N. Evans, B.A., Vicar of Llangybi, and Miss Thomas, Tynllwyn, Llanddewi Brefi. The' nuptial knot was performed by the Rev. J. Jones, Abergwessin, assisted by the Rev. T. R. Davies, B.D. Vicar of Llanddewi Brefi; Rev. T. R. Walters, M.A., Carmarthen; and Rev. J. Davies, B.A., Llanllwni. The bride was given away by her brother, the Rev. T. D. Thomas, Curate of Abergwili; Miss Mary Thomas, sister of the bride, acted as bridesmaid, and the Rev, Lloyd Davies, M.A., Llanwono, Ponty- pridd, as best man. As the bride entered the church, the choir, under the leadership of Mr. D. Evans, sang the hymn, Y llais fu gynt yn Eden." After the service was over the bridal party left the church with the peals of the "Wedding March," played by Mrs. Davies, The Vicarage, and were received outside by showers of rice. The place displayed a gay and lively appearance—evergreens and bunting being freely indulged in. The church was tastefully decorated for the occasion by the following:—Mrs. Davies, Voelallt; Miss Jones, Ochor-Garth Miss Evans, Dewi Villa Miss Davies, Carne; Miss Davies, Voelallt Arms Mr. D. Evans, B.A.; Mr. T. J. Jones, C,M,; and Mr. D. Davies, Voelallt. The wedding tea was partaken of at Tynllwyn, the bride's home, when the following in- vited guests were present:—Mr. Evans, Llwyn Neuadd Gwynfi; Mr. Thomas, Felin Griffin, Bow Street; Mr. and Mrs. Powell and Party (13), Sunny Hill, Tregaron; Rev. T. Jones, Abergwessin; Mr. Ivor Jones, ditto Rev. E. Evans, Curate, Bryrnbo; Rev. T. R. and Mrs. Davies, Llanddewi Brefi; Rev. J. D. and Mrs. Lewis, Pencarreg; Rev. Dl. and Mrs. Jones, Lampeter; Rev. T. M. and Mrs. Evans. Lam- peter Rev. T. and Mrs. Davies, Llanllwni; Miss and Master Davies, ditto Rev. J. R. and Mrs. Wal- ters, Carmarthen Rev. T. Jones, Llanddewi Brefi: Rev. Glynfab Williams, Lampeter; Rev. Lloyd Davies, Llanwono; Rev. J. and Mrs. Morris, Llany- byther; Mr. and Mrs. Williams, Abercoed; Miss and Mr. D. Williams, ditto; Rev. D. M. Davies, Tregaron; Mrs. Lloyd Jones, Rectory, Bettws; Mr. and Mrs. Evans, Llanfair Fawr: Mr. Jones. Rhandir Trapp, Llanclilo; Miss Davies, Gorwydd Villa; Miss Edwards, Llanddewi; Miss Evans, Dewi Villa, Llanddewi Brefi; and Mrs. Hawes, London. The happy pair left for Devonshire and the South Coast, where the honey- moon will be spent. The bride was dressed in rich ivory brocaded silk, trimmed with I- crepe-de-chine and orange blossom, with a wreath of orange blossom and veil. The bride carried a white prayer book, presented by her brother, the Rev. T. D. Thomas. The bridesmaid was dressed in white muslin, with Tuscan hat, trimmed with chiffon, French roses, and white tips. The bride's travelling dress was electric cloth, trimmed with cream insertion and white chiffon, and wore a velvet picture hat, trimmed with white tips, and a spray of French roses. Presents, which have already come to hand, are both numerous and costly:—Bridegroom to bride, half hoop turquoise ring; Mi's. Thomas, bride's mother, piano; Miss Thomas, bride's sister, antique Welsh ware: Rev. J. D. Thomas, bride's brother, inlaid cabinet: Miss Thomas, Velin Gyffin, chamber ware Mr. and Mrs. Williams, Abercoed, tca service; Miss Jones, Ochor Garth, butter dish; Mrs. Lloyd, Pant, preserved dish; Rev. T. R. and Mrs. Davies, Llanddewi Brefi, silver egg stand; Mr. D. W. E. Rowlands, Garth, silver tea service; Miss Mary George, Tregaron, pair of vases; Rev. T. Jones, Llanddewi Brefi, case of carvers; Mr. D. Williams, Abercoed, cut glass and silver scent bottle; Mr. and Mrs. Williams, Brenig View, Tregaron, silver and glass trinket tray; Mrs. Jones, Ffynondewi, cheese dish; Mr. and Mrs. Powell, Sunny Hill, Tregaron, silver crumb scoop and pair of fruit dishes; Mrs. James Price, Llanddewi, silver butter knife and jam spoon; Rev. Glynfab Williams, Lampeter, letter rack; Rev. D. M. Davies, Tregaron, weather glass; Mr. Herbert Emlyn, London, music; Mr. Evans, Lampeter, breakfast cruet; Mrs. Jones, Bronrhelem, dinner gong Miss Davies, Gorwydd, china flower pot; Miss Evans, Merthyr, crumb tray; Miss Evans. Dewi Villa, table cloth; Mrs. Jones, Pen- llwyn, muffin dish; Mrs. Elias Jones, Ffynondewi, flower vase; Rev. J. and Mrs. Morris, Llanybyther, Morris' Poetical Works; Miss Jenkins, Hen Hafod, tea cosy; Mrs. Jones, Tynrhos, pair of decanters Miss Davies, Pentrebrain, biscuit jar; Rev. J. and Mrs. Lewis, Pencarreg, case of brushes; Rev. Daniel and Mrs. Jones, Lampeter, silver butter knife; Miss Sue Jenkins, Hen Hafod, work basket; Mrs. Davies, New Inn, table cover; Mr. and Mrs. Parry, London, eider down quilt; Mrs. Evans, Bear House, table cover; Miss Edwards, Llanddewi, side board cloth; Mrs. Morgans. Post Office, Marcella counterpane; Mrs Davies, Gogoyan, Magollica flower pot; Mrs. Davies, Gorwydd Farm, ruby decanters; Mrs. Davies, Pentrebwlan, china kettle; Mrs. Davies, Voelallt, hearth rug; Mrs. Davies, Cefnllwyn, cake dish; Mr. Peter Davies, Cefnllwyn, bread tray; Miss Jenkins, Pentrerichard, cheese stand; Mr. T. Thomas, Mardy, cake dish. To Bridegroom: Mr. and Mrs. Inglis Jones, Derry Ormond, solid silver ink stand Mr. D, Jones, Cwm Coy, cheque; Mr. T. Jones, Cwm Coy, cheque; Rev. E. Evans, Brymbo, biscuit jar; Rev. and Mrs. Morgan, Llanbadrach, silver salt cellar in case; Mr. and Mrs. William Davies, Llangybi, china tea service (complete set); Mr. and Mrs. Evans, Llanfair Fawr, hall gong; Dr. and Mrs. Arnallt Jones, Aberafon, silver mounted tea caddy; Mr. D. Jenkins, Llanfair, framed photograph; Mr. D. D. Evans, Lampeter, copper kettle Miss Evans, Llangybi, bread board and knife; also presents from Rev. Thomas It and Mrs. Walters, Carmarthen; Rev. Lloyd Davies, Llanwono; Rev. T. Morris, Llanybyther; Rev. Daniel Jones. Lampeter, &c_, kc.

London Letter. [FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT.] THE DREYFUS CASE. Now that there is a pause in the series of events caused by the complications in the Tra nsvaal the eyes of most people are turned the Dreyfus Case. It is impossible to prophecy what turn events may still take but the opinion that Dreyfus is the victim of a cruel conspiracy, though always main- tained by the English Press, is taking a more decided form. Soldiers have never been conspicuous for judicial capacity. Their rule is always one of stern unbending discipline. They cannot guage the exact importance of hearsay evidence, the most worthless in the eyes of a person judicially trained. This is clearly proved in the case of General Mercier, who was, and perhaps is actuated by the best motives, for his speech shows an amazing confidence in evidence which a trained lawyer would not care except under the most exceptional circumstances to produce in court. THE FRENCH NATION. At the same time one can have no kind of forbearance for the trash one reads in the Tory Press, about the French idea of justice. John Bull is always proud of the chance to stroke himself down in a self-satisfied way, and to exhibit his sense of righteousness at the expense of another nation. The thing could not have happened under the English flag," say the self-righteous critics, .while their own atrocities in Ireland are still unforgotten. England has had no upheaval of society like the French Revolution, but did such a state of things come to pass, I wonder whether she could show the progress France has shown during the last century. At any rate France can not exhibit such a disgraceful page of hisbory as the treatment meted out to Ireland. Perhaps no country can show such a woeful failure in govern- ment as England can, in the government of Ireland for the last three centuries. THE WELSH IN PATAGONIA. Spain certainly, and the history of the Spanish Colonies might furnish such an instance. The treatment of the Welsh in Patagonia as it is of present interest forms some ground for the truth of this statement. The Welsh Colonists thirty-four years ago took over a large and uninhabited tract of country. Without help from any external source, and wholly by their own unparalleled industry they have transformed the i-oi igh and virgin prairie into a rich and cultivated land. When they first landed in Chuput, it was a No man's land, indeed, if any country had a right to it, England had. Some years ago a Spanish Governor was appointed by the Argentine Republic, and owing to his representations the Welsh, for the sake of peace and quietness, were prevailed upon to accept titles for their land from the Argentines. This was a fatal mistake, and for it they suffer to-day. The majority have sworn no allegiance to the Argentine Republic, they are subjects of Her Majesty, the Queen of England, yet England cannot or will not interfere in the redression of their grievances. TRANSVAAL AND PATAGONIA. That these grievances are real there can be no doubt. The colonists at any rate feel them to be so vital that they commissioned two of their number to place the matter be- fore the English Government. Messrs. Benbow Phillips and Llwyd ap I wan were the emissaries selected, and they have spared no pains to bring their grievances before the Foreign Secretary. But although the Eng- lish Government can threaten war, and bully and bluster in the case of the Uit- landers, the majority of whom are not, and have no intention of being British citizens, and have voluntarily gone to a foreign state to dig for gold, it cannot raise a finger to help these poor Welsh colonists who are threatened with the loss of their homes and all they hold dear. England cannot inter- fere, because the Welsh colonists in their ignorance accepted the titles of their land from the Argentine Republic. Had there been gold in the Territoria Chuput matters might have been different; but, alas the lives and liberties of a few thousand British subjects count for nothing. MR. BENBOW PHILLIPS. Mr. Benbow Phillips is a very interesting personality. His father was a native of Pontrhydfendigaid, and a near relative of the late Rev. John Phillips of Bangor, and his mother hailed from Newtown. Mr. Phillips, himself, though he understands Welsh, has never lived in Wales. He spent fifty years in the Brazils, under the kindly rule of Don Pedro, but he has now for some time been settled in the Chuput Valley. Many a bold story of adventure can lie relate, and on one occasion he received a wound in the side, his opponent's sword passing right through his body. In spite of this, however, Mr. Phillips is as hale and hearty as if he had never left the gorse and peat of Pontrhydfendigaid for the wild prai- ries of South America. THE BETHESDA CHOIR. It is long stretch from the Welsh of Pata- gonia to the quarrymen of Bethesda but I heard a story the other day which I think is worth relating. During the Bethesda strike a large party of quarrymen came up to London to sing, and succeeded in collecting a large amount of money for the help of their fellow-workmen. They were well received, and great hospitality was shown to them. Amongst others, Canon Eyton invited them to Westminster Abbey to see the sights in that magnificent old pile. The Canon himself conducted them through the Abbey, showing them all the relics of inter- est. They passed the tombs of statesmen and soldiers, of poets and kings, with little or no comment; but when the grave of David Livingstone was pointed out, every man was filled with deep emotion, and they desired in some way to give vent to their feelings. The leader timidly suggested to the Canon that they might have permission to sing a Welsh hymn. This was readily accorded, and at a given word the party struck up to the tune of Aberystwyth." So magnificently did they sing, so deep was their emotion, and so grand the sound of the hymn as it rolled through the aisles and chapels of the venerable edifice, that the vergers and visitors from all parts flocked to their sides. When they had finished, in spite of the fact that nobody understood a word of the hymn, there was not a dry eye in the place. Surely the unpremeditated action of these poor quarrymen was one of the finest testimonies ever given to the virtues and worth of David Livingstone.

YSBYTTY YSTWYTH. SCHOOL BOARD ELECTION.—The triennal election of this Board took place on August 9th. There were ten candidates nominated for the five seats :—1, Messrs Wm Davies, Blaencwm, C.M. 2, Joseph Edwards, Hendre, C.M. 3, Thomas Hughes, Dolgroes, W. 4, John Jenkins, Tynewydd, W. 5, Jones, Rhiwlas, C.M. 6, Rev John Jones, Ysbytty, Ch. 7, Thomas Lewis, Bwlchgwallter, Ch. 8, Dr. '.Morgan, Mount Havel, B.; 9, Capt. Owen, Fontrhydygroes, W.; 10, John Rees, Graigwen, C.M. The first two withdrew, but somehow the withdrawal of Mr. Davies did not reach the Returning Officer in time, consequently his name appeared on the list of nominees on the ballot paper. The Returning Officer shortly after eight o'clock declared the results :—I)r. Morgan, 197 votes Messrs John Jones, 127: T. Lewis, 95 J. Rees, 94: T. Hughes. 88; Captain Owen 62; J. Jenkins, 44: Rev J. Jones, 33. The following is an analysis of the voters and voting :—Dr. Morgan, voters, 89; votes, 197 plumpers, 5. J. Jones, 65: 127; 3. T. Lewis, 40 95 6, J. Rees, 52 94 5. T. Ilughes, 37 88 7. j Capt Owen, 30 62 3. J. Jenkins, 26 44 2. Rev J J. Jones, 17 33; 3. The returning officers was Mr. | M. Morgan, U.W. Tregaron, aud the polling clerk, j Mr, Tom Morgan, Tymawr, 1

ABERDOVEY. REGATTA. —Full reports of the two days' proceedings will appear in next weeks issue of the "Welsh Gazette. ST. PETER'S CHURCH.—The Rev. J. Rowlands, vicar, occupied the pulpit at the morning English service at 11, and the Rev. Mr. Holden at 7 At the morning service the church was full to overilowing. WESLEYAN.-On Sunday last the Rev. R. Roberts (Ex-President of the Conference), preached at the VYesleyan Chapel both morning and evening. His fine discourses were listened to by a crowded congre- gation, majority of whom w ere visitors. ° METEOROLOGY.—Week ending Saturday, 12th Aug., 1899. Bright sunshine, 72-1 hours; cloudv days 4; partly cloudy, 3; rain 0"94; highest maximum, 74, 12th August; lowest maximum, 62, 6th and 8th August highest minimum, 70, 12tli August lowest minimum, 58, 6th and 8th August. NARROW ESCAPE.-A visitor staying at Celtic House went for a bathe on Sunday last by the pier and foolishly attempted to swim across to Penrhvn but after proceeding to the middle of the river he found the current carrying him with great rapidity toward I eniielig. By good fortune he managed to catch hold of a rope attached to a boat at Penhelig Point, and got abosid the boat, and when rescued by Captain Nicholl, he was in a state of collapse after being at the water over an hour. ACCIDENT—A serious accident happened 'to a lady (Mrs. Vaughton) last Friday evening on the danger- ous slop called Rhiw Each. It appear that Mrs. vaughton had only just left her house when she slipped, and on examination found that she had broken her leg. Timely help was at once given to her by Capt. Jones (Erw.) Mr. R. LI. Hughes and another. Dr. Bonner is in attendance, and from enquiries the patient is progressing as favourable as possible. THE SEASON.—Never has Aberdovey been so full, and never have visitors had such a glorious weather. Families are daily turned away unable to get apart- ments. Boats are well patronised, and the boatmen are rubbing their hands with glee at the harvest they are reaping. Quite an animated scene is daily witnessed by the pier at the number of bathers, both male and female, from earlv morning till night the bathing machines are beseiged by the bathers, and private umberella and other tents are daily stuck on the sands by families who are unable to wait for their turns at the machine. It is to be hoped that Mr. Jones will provide more by next season. LOCAL LAW CASE.—In this case, which was heard on the 7th and 8th in the Queen's Bench Division be- fore Mr. Justice Day, John Hughes Jones, timber merchant, Aberdovey, was the plaintiff, and Frederick Stock, London, and A Freer Bargate, Bristol, defend- ants. Mr. H. E. Duke and Mr, Ellis Jones Griffith (instructed by Mr. Arthur Hughes) appeared for the plaintiff; Mr. Griffith Jones (instructed by Messrs. Smith and Davies) for Mr. Stock; and Mr. Shearman (instructed by Mr. Castle) for Mr. Bargate. Plaintiff had supplied timber to the Panteidal Copper Mine, between Aberdovey and Machynlleth, of which mine the defendants were sued as proprietors for the re- covery of E234 8s, llgd for timber supplied between January, 1898, and January, 1899. The defence set up by Bargate, was that he had neither ordered nor authorized anyone to orcer the timber and that ho had sent money to the resident agent for what work he had ordered. The defendant Stock contended that he was not lable at all, but admitted that he had put E500 or | £ 600 into the unfortunate mine. The plaintiff and his manager, Mr. Jones, were examined as well as Mr. Bower, the resident's agent, for the plaintiff's claim, and Messrs. Bargate and Stock gave evidence against the claim. In the end, Mr. Justice Day gave judgment against Bargate alone for zE59 6s and, jointly with Stock for L175 2s. 10d. 2

LLANON. CONCERT.—On Monday, the 14th inst., a concert was held at the above place in connection with the Male Voice Party, successful at Bow Street Chair Eisteddfod. The main object was to clear the expenses incurred at the above-mentioned Eistedd- fod, as the members of the choir had thought proper to give gratis to the leader, Mr. David Davies, the note which accompanied the rosette, for the unremitting exertions which he displayed in view of the competition. Notwithstanding the fact that some groundless rumours were afloat with regard to the conduct of the Male Voice party, which appeared curious to some persons that can be found at Llanon as at other places, the concert was in every way a success. The Rev. D. Lewis, Vicar, took the chair, and the Rev. E. Davies praised the singers and officers in verse. He even went so far as to praise himself, a circumstance which roused roars of laughter from the audience. Truly that evening the Awen was conspicuous by its presence. The accompanists were Miss Jones, Roseland House, Mrs. Davies, Clarovine House, and Miss Jenkins, Millet Park. The pro- gramme was as follows: Pianoforte solo, Miss Jenkins; '-Adgofion Dedwydd," Male Voice Party; Hen Gadair fawr fy nhad," Miss Jenkins; Robin Goch, Mr. Edwards quartette, Blodeuyn Bach Miss Jones and party; Baban diwrnod oed," Capt. Richards; "Gwlad y Delyn," Mr. Humphreys; "Roman Soldiers," Male Voice Party; 'i Village Blacksmith," Mr. James Davies; duett." Lie treigla'r Caveri," Messrs. Humphreys and Edwards; Hen Ysgol y Llan," Miss Morgan; Hen gadair freichiau fy nhad," Mr. D. Davies Awake," party of eight; Simon the Cellarer," Mr. James Davies Sweet Genevieve," Mr. Williams Bwthyn bach melyn fy nhad," Mr. Clarke duett," Dau Frython," Messrs. Humphreys and Edwards; "Neges y Blodeuyn," Miss Jones; sketch, The Charge of the Light Brigade," J. T- Lewis; "Let 'em all come,'Mr. Evan Davies; "Wyr Philistia," Male Voice Party; Hen Wlad fy Nhadau," Mr. J. Davies. The concert was held to do honour to the Male Voice Party, as the Chairman said in the course of one of his speeches. The Choir is as vet. only in its infancy, but it has begun to taste the sweet fruits of success. Persons who try to injure it should remember that Rumour which many persons noise abroad Not wholly dies. A godiess eke she. Thanks are due to the various officers and, in short, to all who took part in the Concert.

Public Notices. TO BUILDERS AND OTHERS. The Directors of the Aberystwyth Gas Company invite Tenders for the erection of Retort House of the new Gas Works. For plans and specifications applv to the SECRETARY of the Gas Company, ^Aberystwyth. Tenders to be received not later than Friday "the 25th inst. August 16th, 1899. Constitution Hill, Cliff Rail- way & Pleasure Grounds. PIEROT TROUPE & MR. GILBERT ROGERS BATTLE OF CONFETTI, SWITCH- BACK RAILWAY, DANCING IN THE OPEN AIR, concluding with a grand display of FIREWORKS. A.I.C. ORCHESTRAL BAND in attendance. Prices after 5 p.m.—Up Journey, including admission to the Ground, 6d.; Down Journey, 2d.; Ground Entrance. 3d. ^———.——m SHIPPING NEWS. SS. Feliciana loading at Tampa for Stetton. SS. Glantivy on passage to Philadelphia. SS. Glenvech on passage to Amsterdam. 88. Glanhafren left Fernandina for Hamburg on the 11th August. SS. Berdoswald discharging at Stetton. 88. Isle of Anglesey arrived at Bilbao lltli Aug. SS. Isle of Caldy arrived at Maryport 8th August. SS. Isle of Ramsey arrived at Barcelona 14th Aug. Of Local Interest.

THE MARKETS. ABERYSTWYTH. —MONDAY. Wheat made 5s to 5s 3d per 65 lbs; barley, 3s 3d to 3s 9d white oats,2s 9d to 3s Od black oats, 2s. 6d. to 2s 9d. Eggs, 10 for Is. Salt butter, 9d to lid per lb. fresh butter, lid. to Is. Fowls were sold at 4s Od to 4s 3d per couple, chickens 4s Od to 4s 3d. Ducks, 4s 9d to 5s per couple. Old Potatoes, 2s 9d per cwt. New Potatoes, Id per lb.

Birtbs, Carriages and Deaths. MARRIAGES. DAVIES—WIIJ.IAMS—August 8th, at Bangor, William Davies, of Bangor, to Miss Judith A. Williams, of Bryn Eglwys, Towyn. DEATHS. JONES-August 15th, Louisa Maud Jones, Clareston, Bridge-street, Lampeter. LLOYD-Aèlgust 13th, at Powell-street, Aberystwyth, John Lloyd, timber merchant., aged 51 years. FRANCIS—August 13th, at Borth, Mary Jane, wife of Capta-in Francis, aged 43 years. Printed and Published by the Proprietor, G lxnWE REES, at the "WELSH GAZKTT J; Printeries, Bridge-street, Aberystwyth, in the County ef Cardigan, Thursday, August 17th. 1899.