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Fishery Case. At the Dolgelley Petty Sessions on Tuesday, before John Vaughan. Esq., (chairman); Dr. Edward Jones, Rev. E. T. Watts, Captain Scott, T. Edwards (Blaenau), Meyrick Jones, Francis Evans, Owen Slaney Wvnne, C. E. J. Owen, Romer Will ianis, E. Griffiths, J. E. Jones, and E. Wynne Williams, Esqs., Harold Frederick Carpenter, of the Cambrian Brewery, Dolgelley, jwas summoned on the information of Captain John Franklin Bailey, Tanllan, Llanelltyd. for that he, on the 11th day of August last, at the parish of Llanelltyd, (lid unlawfully and wilfully take otherwise than by augling, to wit, by using a net, certain fish, to wit, salmon, of the value of £ 1, then being in certain waters, to wit. the Mawddach river there situated, being the private property of Jane Margaret Foulkes, and not running through, or being in any land adjoining, or belonging to the dwelling-house of any person being the owner of such water, or having the right of fishing thereon. Mr. A. J. Hughes appeared for the prosecution Mr. Greer, barrister, of Liverpool (instructed by Mr. Brassey, Chester) defended. Mr, Greer. at the outset, said before the case was proceeded with, he was instructed—it was an unpleasant duty but it was necessary in the interests of his client—to object to two of the Magistrates who were on the Bench, sitting to adjudicate in this case, on the ground that they had an interest in the matter. He was informed that one of the Magistrates present was the reversioner of the private rights which w,re claimed in the fishery in question, and that another of the Magistrates was the legal owner of the rights as trustee. If that were so neither of them was qualified to adjudicate in the case, both -of them being interested in the result. Mr. Owen S. Wynne said he supposed the second magistrate referred to was himself, but he had no interest except being barely trustee; so that he could not see why lie could not siti Mr. Greer replied that was sufficient in law. Mr. Wynne was legal owner, and was bound, as legal owner, to protect the interests of his clients. Mr. Wynne said if that were so, of course he would retire.—Mr. Wynne thereupon retired. The Chairman then asked who the other magis- titote referred to was. Mr. Greer: The other magistrate is yourself, sir. I am told that you are the reversioner of the estate. The Chairman What's that got to do with it ? Because I am a reversioner, do you think I can't do justice? I shall sit here, so there's an end to that. Mr. Greer Well, I must ask you to take a note of my objection. The Chairman: Unless the prosecution tell me that they wish me to retire I shall sit. Mr. A. J. Hughes I am here to establish a right, and I should not for one moment wish any gentle- man in this Court to be affected even possibly by a suggestion of bias, and as far as the prosecution is concerned, I am in your hands. I think, on the whole, it is desirable that you should not sit. The Chairman then said he would not adjudicate, and Dr. Edward Jones took the chair. Mr. A. J. Hughes then opened the case for the prosecution. The prosecution in this case he said, was taken on behalf of Mrs. Foulkes, who was the owner of the Hengwrt Estate, through which the river Mawddach ran. The proceedings were taken under the Larceny Act, 1861, 24 & 25Vic. cap. 96, sec. 24. The facts in the case were very simple. They were shortly these:—Mr. Carpenter, who held a fishing licence in respect to certain waters, on the 11th of August, and on other dates, pro- ceeded in company with some friends to the pool, which was immediately below the Llanelltyd bridge, and netted the pool with the result that he caught eight or nine salmon. The facts he thought would not be disputed, the question really was whether there was a public right of fishing at this particular spot on the river Mawddach, or whether the fishing was the private property of the prose- cutor in the case. He thought his learned friend would agree with him that if it were satisfactorily ,Aiown that this river was a tidal and navigable river, prima facie there was a right in the public to fish there. On the other hand he took it, they would agree with him that if this was not a tidal and navigable river, then no amount of user against Mrs. Foulkes the owncr, or the owner for the time being, of that estate or custom could in any way affect the rights of the present owner of the land on either side of the river to the absolute right of fishing in the river, where it passed that n land. No doubt his friend would endeavour to net up a bona-fide claim of right, and with that octfect would seek to oust their (the Magistrates') jurisdiction. He (Mr. Hughes) would be able to satisfy their worships that there could not in this case be any ousting of jurisdiction; he would be able to show that this was private water, and that the defence could not justify the acts of which his client complained. He would be able to establish the fact that for a long period—extending into the last century in fact-the owners of the Hengwrt estate had let this particular water, and although he was not going to deal with the question to-day as to whether there was a several fishery or not, which meant a fishery which might belong to public water granted by the Crown to an individual, which would take away the rights of the public even were this a tidal and navigable river—he avoided that question to-day because unless he jould show them that this was a private right there was no doubt certain questions could be raised here which would oust the Magistrates' jurisdiction and the matter would have to be taken to the High Court. At the very time the act complained of occurred a license to fish in this very water was granted by Mrs. Foulkes to Captain Bailey at a rent of P,,18 a year. If this sort of thing was allowed it meant that the pool would be valueless to anybody, as anyone who took out a license would be able to go there. The public had very little interest in the matter the person who was most affected being the owner for the time being of the estate. His friend's point would doubtless be as to whether the river was navigable. He quoted the case of Rees v. Miller, and said it was absurd to describe a river as "navigable," because small boats could go up at high tide or with a south west wind blowing. It was for them to decide whether the tide regularly ebbed and flowed at ordinary tides up to this pool, and whether the river was both tidal and navigable at that spot. Mr. Catterwole, estate agent, said that from his knowledge of the river and experience of boating there, it was not possible for any craft but small rowing boats to reach Llanelltyd bridge at ordinary high tide. The tide ebbed and flowed at ordinary tide just up to the edge of the pool. On the occasion of spring tides the water got into the pool. He proved that for many years the owners of the Hengwrt Estate had let the fishing in this pool. Cross-examined by Mr. Greer witness said he did not know that the public had been in the habit of fishing at times in the pool in question, or that there had been dredging. He was fond of boating. He was not carried up by the tide up to this pool two or three weeks ago, but the tide helped to take him up. The tide did not, then go above the weir just above the pool. He had not measured the tides. He did not believe that a 14 feet tide touched the pool. At an ordinary tide-18 feet, 7 inches -barges could not go up. Captain Bailey said he had for many years held a license to fish in the pool named. His first lease was dated 1881, and he had never been interrupted by any one until the present time, On the lltli of August he saw three boats by the pool. one of them had a net and he was told it belonged to Mr. Carpenter, the defendant. Wit- ness asked if he was netting the pool. He replied Yes. Witness said, If you do I shall summons you." He replied that he didn't care and that he ball a right to fish there. He drew the pool five times in all and caught ten fish. Witness was sitting by the whole time watching him. Cross-examined He quite understood that the defendant and others were making a claim to the right of fishing. He had known nothing but row- ing boats to come as far as the pool. When the tide did go up there it raised the level of the pool about four feet. Mr. Owen S. Wynne, J.P., one of the trustees of the Hengwrt Estate, said he had been acquainted with the spot 49 years, during the whole of which time the owners of the estate had been in the habit of letting the fishery there. He had only seen pleasure boats there. No barge carrying 10 or 15 tons could come up there. Cross-examined There used to be a lime kiln on the river Wnion about 30 years ugo, when barges went up there. By Mr. Hughes: Barges could only go there at high spring tides. ffir. A. J. Hughes said that was his case. Mr. Greer, addressing the magistrates, said there had been no suggestion that his client's claim was not an honest, one, and he submitted the reasonable course to have taken:woul(I have been to have taken civil'proceedings. The question was—was it or was it not a tidal and a navigable river ? The prosecu- tion, lie submitted, had not made out thet it was not. The evidence of Capt. Bailey himself—who admitted that the water rose three or four feet above the level of the pool at low water by means of the tide—showed tkat it was a tidal river. To constitute a navigable river it was not necessary that ships or barges or any vessel of any sort should go upon it, but it should be a river capable of navigation by any vessels which would carry a burden. He was instructed that boats of a very much larger tonnage than had been admitted could go up the river. The magistrates might decide now as to whether they were satisfied as to the claim of right, or would hear his witnesses. The Chairman said the magistrates desired to hear the witnesses for the defence. Harold Frederick Carpenter, the defendant, said that in August he took out a license to fish in the river Mawddach. He consulted the bye-laws, and did not find that any part of the tidal river was restricted. There were restrictions as regarded other rivers, but none as regarded the Mawddach. On the day in question he went down the Mawddach, and fishe(I in the pool named, in com- pany with Mr. Smetlmrst, Mr. Prcctor, Mr. Stanley King, and Mr. William Colley. He bad known Llanelltyd Pool about seven years, and had seen the tides go up there on many occasions. By Mr. A. J. Hughes: He was not aware that Capt. Bailey had a license, and was paying a rent in respect to that pool, only from hearsay. At this stage one of the magistrates (Capt. Scott) handed down a note to Mr. Hughesi The Chairman, thereupon, said Mr. Hughes, I object to your reading that note." Mr. Hughes replied that lie had not read the note, and proceeded to tear it up. Capt. Scott: No matter, it was only a little private affair. Wm. Smethurst J.P., mining engineer, said he had known the river Mawddach for about two years, from the estuary to beyond the bridge. He was manager for the Dredging Company that had just commenced operations there. The rights his Company had were the rights of dredging where- ever the highest tide went. It had been part of his business to examine the bed of the river and see how the tide went. He had been up to Llanelltyd bridge and seen the pool, and produced photographs representing what it was at different states of the tide. A 14 feet tide touched the water, and an 18 feet, tide would go above the level of the water at low water four feet seven inches. The average tide was 16 feet 8 inches. On a 16 feet 8 inch tide a craft of 25 tons could easily go up; and his Company's rights extended beyond the bridge. He considered this one of his best pools and the richest in minerals, and he would certainly dredge it. There would be no difficulty in getting up the necessary barges on an ordinary tide, and he would be able to take a 60 ton barge up on the highest tide. He had not himself caught salmon up there, but lie had bored and "spooned the pools for minerals. He went up by one of the heavy boats carrying three or four tons. There was no difficulty whatever in going up with the tide. He had taken samples there and taken them away with him in his boat, and no one disputed his right. The rise of the water there could not be accounted for by the backing up of the stream—that was nonsense. The tidal water reached 233 yards beyond the bridge when he was there with a 17-foot tide. It would take a week to raise it about a foot. With such a large area and small quantity of water, it was im- possible to back it up. He had seen the heavy tides up, they went over the railway. Cross-examined by Mr. Hughes: He based his opinion on an average tide of 16 foot 8, extending over 12 months. He tested it once a month. He had not got his figures with him. He did not think it necessary to have them in such a small matter. He had never tried to take a 60-ton barge up. In further cross-examination the witness ad- hered to his evidence in all main points. An adjournment was then taken for luncheon. Upon resuming, Mr. Greer said that, whilst he did not want to be offensive, still he must object to Mr. Slaney Wynne sitting among the magis- trates, and discussing the case. It was with the greatest astonishment, that he heard Mr. Wynne, a magistrate, called to give evidence; he must have formed his opinion of the case long before that day. Mr. A. J. Hughes I am not here to represent Mr. Wynne. I am told he will at once retire. The other insinuation is uncalled for. As a matter of fact, I had not the slightest intention of calling him until to-day. The Chairman: We have always found Mr. Wynne very straightforward. Mr. Greer I don't know Mr. Wynne. If I said anything that I ought not to have said to hurt his feelings I withdraw it, but ihe circumstance did seem to me astonishing considering the great care that should be taken in these things by justices. I am quite sure that what the magistrates say is absolutely correct and that he did not make any remarks to them on the case. Several Magistrates None whatever. Thomas Frederick Walton, surveyor, said he had been employed by the Ordnance Survey, to survey the district including the river. He had known the river since 1887. The average tide at Llan- elltyd bridge was 16 feet 8 inches, and it rose the low water at the low water point at the pool about 2 feet 8 inches. He had made measurements to ascertain that. The size of the water there could not be through the backing up of the stream. William John Colley said he was a waterman of the river Thames, and in order to get a lice use he had an examination to pass. Mr. Hughes I don't deny he is qualified. Witness (airily) Would you like to see it, sir ? (laughter) Proceeding, witness said he had been employed in barging and fishing on the river Mawddach for three years. Mr, Greer: And you have come acquainted with the rise and fall of the tide ? Witness (confidently): I think so. (After a pause) Well, I'm sure (laughter.) Mr. Greer: Can you tell whether the average tide-- Witness Which tide do you mean ? Let's have an understanding (roars of laughter). How many times have you been up to this pool'? -Oh I dear (laughter), say 40 times (laughter). I have been there with a 16 feet 8 in. tide. I've been there with some of the highest tides and about two tons of gravel in a boat. Mr. Greer: Did you do that in the daytime ?— Witness Well, yes, it was in the daytime. I see myself do it (laughter). From your experience, would a barge get up there ?—If you like to have an exhibition next week, I'll give you one, Sir (laughter). I can personally navigate a barge up there drawing 3 feet 6 inches of water, carrying 60 tons. Mr. Hughes got up to cross-examine the witness who began I've seen you before-how are you 1" (laughter). Mr. Hughes remonstrated with the witness and— The Chairman said: Just simply answer the questions. Replying to Mr. Hughes, witness said he could take up a barge on an 18 feet tide. Mr. Hughes: You've never done it yet?-Wit- ness: I've very near done it (laughter). Not quite, but I say we can do it we can give you an exhibi- tion next week (laughter). You would require a higher tide?-No higher tide, but a little more water (loud laughter). Harry Bolsden, mining engineer, Hugh Williams, carpenter and joiner, and John Proctor, barrister, also gave evidence. Mr Proctor said if they took a vessel such as he was familiar with in America he could take one up to the bridge that would carry 200 tons. This was the whole of the evidence. The magistrates retired and deliberated for about 20 minutes in private. Upon resuming their seats, the Chairman (Dr. Edward Jones) said: By a majority of the Bench the case is considered proved against the defendant, and he is fined £2 and costs. Mr. Greer Will your worships state a case ? The Chairman: Yes, decidedly. Mr. Hughes applied that the second case be adjourned until this case was finally disposed of, and Mr. Greer raising no objection, the magistrates agreed.

LLANGEITHO. LECTURE.—On Thursday week, the Rev. Elfed Lewis, the well-known poet preacher, will deliver a lecture on Diwygwyn y Mynyddoedd" at the C.M. Chapol, The chair will be taken at 6 o'clock by Mr. J. H. Davies, Cwrtmawr.

BALA FISHIVC Con"i;Tio\.—Attotherofaseries of fish- ing competitions took place in the waters of Bala Lake on Thursday last. The prize for the heaviest weight of fish was awarded to Robert Jones, Meirion House. The prize for the heaviest weight of perch also went to him. There was a numerous entry. ORGAN RECITAL.—We understand the annual organ recital will be held at t] ie C. M. Chapel at the end of this month. Mr. Harry Evans, F.R.C.O. Dowlais, will preside at the organ, and as artistes the com- mittee have been fortunate in engaging Mrs. Mary '71 Davies, London; Gutyn Eifion Blaenau Festiniog; and Mr. Richard Jones, Llanfrotlien. OBITUAlt "This week we have to record the death of Mrs. Hughes, the beloved wife of Mr. J. W. 11 Hughes, butcher, whieh took place on Sunday last, after a short illness. Much sympathy is felt with the husband and the two little children, who have been bereaved of a loving mother. The funeral, which was private, took place at Llanfar Churchyard on Tuesday. TEA PARTY.—On Friday last both departments of the Bala School, numbering in all over 250 children, were treated by Mrs. Burton to a splendid tea. 53 children also received prizes for attendance. After tea the children were taken, by permission of Mr. J, R. Owen, to a field where athletic sports were indulged in. Before leaving, each child was given a bun. L The Head Master in his report said the continued liberality and munificence of Mrs. Burton to the school deserved the warmest thanks of every- one having any connection with education in the district, and at a meeting of the School Board held on Monday last, on the motion of Mr. Evan Jones, seconded by Rev. J. Howell Hughes, the Board passed a cordial vote of thanks to Mrs. Burton for her kindness. TESTIMONIAL OF THE ROYAL HUMANE SOCIETY.- The following is the text of a testimonial to Captain Buckley by the Royal Humane Society for the gallant rescue of Frank Simpson from drowning in Bala Lake 011 ithe 6th July, 1899, "Royal Humane Society, instituted 1774, supported by voluntary contributions. Patron, Her Majesty the Queen Vice-Patrons, H.R.H. the Prince of Wales, K.G., &c., and H.R.H. the Duke of Cambridge, K.G., G.C.M.G. President, H.R.H. the Duke of York, K.G., &c. At a meeting of the Committee of the Royal Humane Society held at their office, 4, Trafalgar Square, OIl the 15tli August, 1899, Present, Col. Horace Montagu in the chair, it was resolved unanimously that Captain William Buckley is justly entitled to the Honorary Testimonial of this Society, inscribed on vellum, which is hereby awarded him for having OIl the 6th July, 1899, gone to the rescue of F. Simpson, who was in imminent danger of drowning in Bala Lake, Wales, and whose life lie gallantly saved. George (President), Horace Montagu (Chairman). F. A. C. Claugrhton (secretary")." c The circumstances of the rescue are well-known to our readers, so that they need not be repeated, beyond stating that Captain Buckley for his in- trepidity richly deserves this recognition. As Captain Buckley has now returned to Klondyke the testimonial was last week handed over to his sister. We may add that the facts of the case were brought to the notice of the Society by Col. Evans Lloyd, Moely- garnedd, and Dr. Williams. GLANLLYN FLOWER SHow.-The annual flowcr show was held at Glanllyn, on Thursday last, .and was as usual numerously attended by the tenantry and friends. All the arrangements were under the able supervision of Mr. and Mrs. Morris, Glanllyn. The gardens and window plants were adjudged by Mr. Hamer Jones, the produce by Mr. Fairburn, Wynn- stay, and the cottages by Miss Williams Wjnn and friends. Sir Watkin and Miss Williams Wynn were present, and were to be seen cheerfully ministering at the dinner table. Sir Watkin is to be greatly commended for the encouragement he gives in offering prizes in competition among his tenants year after year, and we are glad to understand that these com- petitions have had the desired effect. The following is a list of the prize winners at this year's show :— The cleanest and best kept cottage 1 Mary Rees, Llan 2 divided between Anne Richards and Margt. Davies, SPentre. Do. erected before 1868 Divided between Laura Jones, l'ontrhiwdwrch, and Jane Williams, Coedylon. 12 Round Potatoes: 1 T. Owen, L011 2 M. E. "Morris, Station-road 3 E. Richards, Pentre. 12 Kidney Potatoes, 1 T. Owen, Lon 2 Robert Daniels 3 :E Roberts, pensylvania. 4 Cab- bages 1 M. E, Morris; 2 W. Evans, Llangower. 6 Beetroot 8 M. E. Morris 2 R. Roberts, Station- Road. 6 White Carrots 1 M. E. Morris, 2 R. Roberts. 6 Red Ourot 1 John Griffiths. Llaogower 2T Owen, 3 W. Jones, Flag Station. 6 Turnips 1 W. Jones, 2, Eliza Jones, Pensylvania 3 R. Roberts. 6 Onion 1 R. Roberts, 2 M. E. Morris, 3 R. Daniells. The best cultivated garden: 1 M. E. Morris, 2 R. Roberts, 3 R. Daniels, 4 Edward Roberts Pen- sylvania. The best garden in the Almshouses 1 Janet Roberts, 2 Anne Roberts, 3 Catherine Roberts, 4 Lowri Jones. Dish of peas 1 T. Owen, 2 Robert Hughes, Penybont. Dish of beans 1 Ed. Roberts, Pensylvania, 2 T. Owen. Dish of kidney beans: 1 R. Daniels, 2 R. Roberts. Lettuce I R. Roberts, 2 R. Daniels. Celery: 1 R. Roberts, 2 M. E. Morris. 6 Leeks 1 divided between R. Jones, LIangower, and J. Griffiths. 6 Rhubarb: 1 John Griffith, 2 R. Jones. Collection of herbs 1 J. Griffiths, 2 W. Evans, Llangower. Collection of fruit: 1 John Griffiths, 2 R. Jones, 3 W. Jones, Flag Station. Window plants 1 Margaret Owen, Tyddynllan 2 E. Jones, Lon; 3 divided between Mrs. Daniels and Margaret Davies, Pentre. Window plants 1 Margaret Davies, Pentre; 2 Mrs. Daniels. Bouquet of cut flowers: 1 Laura Roberts, Brynglas; 2 Lizzie Jones, Flag Station. Bouquet of wild flowers 1 Miss Pugh, Pentrepiod 2 Edward Roberts, Pensyl- fania. Dish of honey: 1 Campbell. Workman's shirt: 1 Jane Williams, Coedyllon 2 Jane Roberts, Ty'ntwll. Darned children's garment: 1 Eliza Evans, Lletycripil; 2 Jane Williams, Ty'ntwll. Pair of stockings: 1 Mrs. Roberts, Rliydydrain; 2 Jane Williams, Coedylon. Workmen's stockings 1 Miss Pugh, Pentrepoid; 2 Mrs. Evans, Lletycripil. 3 Oatmeal cakes 1 Miss Pugh, 2 Ann Richards, Pentre. Vegetable marrow 1 Eliza Jones, Pensylvania 2 R. Roberts. Carving 1 R. Morgan, Ty'nypant. PETTY SESSIOxs.On Saturday last before Col. E. Evans Lloyd, Messrs Roger Hughes, John Parry, and Evan Jones, John Richards, a farm servant at Peny- bont, Bala, was charged by Mr. W. T. Roberts, Meirion House, with maliciously damaging house- hold linen, and wearing apparel belonging to him, valued at 16s. Mr. J. R. Jordan, Bala, appeared for complainant. Laura Jones, Morris Court, stated that on the 30th August she had been washing clothes at Meirion House, and at about 10 a.m. put the clothes up to dry on a fence near Aran View. They had been using this fence for years for that purpose, and no complaint had ever been made of their doing so. The clothes consisted of aprons, table cloths and pianafores &c. At 2 p.m. the same day she saw the clothes on the ground some torn and others not. They were not torn when she put them up. The articles produced were those damaged. Defendant was in the field at the time. Edward Hughes, a lad living in Plasey Alley, stated that on the day in question he was in Peny- bont fieid. He went there about 9-30 a,m. He saw defendant Richards on horseback about 11-30 a.m. Defendant told him that unless he went from there he would beat him. Witness ran to hide behind some garden door. He saw defendant trying to get the cattle from there, and failing. He also saw him pluck the clothes from the fence and throw them into the field. By the Bench The fence was on the opposite side of the houses. It was the one on the left hand side of the main road. Owen Davies, Morris Court, stated he saw the defendant in Penybont fleld. He (witness) was bringing cows from Fachddeiliog along the highway, and saw defendant trying to get cattle out of the field. He also saw him pluck the clothes from the fence and throw them onfthe field. e W. F. Roberts, Meirion House, stated that the clothes belonged to him. He valued them at 16s. Defendant stated that on the day in question he was at work trying to take the cows to the water. He failed to do so until he had removed the clothes. He had taken them off as best he could of course lie could not be expected to do this like a woman. It was difficult to restrain his temper when he saw these clothes flying about, and scaring the cattle. He had: been losing all day trying to get the cattle out, and it was hard for any one not to be enraged. He had never had a summons in his life before, but he supposed there was a beginning to this, the same as everything else (laughter). The Justices agreed with defendant there was a beginning to everything. He must try and curb his temper, and not give vent to ebullitions of temper. Defendant was then ordered to pay 10s. 6d. damages, and 10s. 6d. costs. Catherine Rowlands came up on remand to receive judgment for attempting to commit suicide. The Bench bound her over in the sum of P,5 to be of good behaviour.

TOWYN. OBITUARY.—The remains of the late Mrs, Owen Williams, of Abergynolwyn, were laid to rest at the Ily ancient churchyard of Llanfihangel y Pennant, {at the foot of Cader Idris), on Monday last. The deceased formerly lived at Abergynolwyn, but had lately resided with her nieces (Misses Williams) at Arvor terrace, Towyn. She was a sister of Mr. David Williams, Maengwyn street, and was aged 82. The Rev. R. W. Jones, Towyn, officiated. INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL.—The work of draining and levelling the field adjoining the schools has advanced rapidly of late, and in all probability will be completed in a week or two, although, of course the ground will not be fit for playing on before next summer. Up to this the ground was really unfit for playing cricket on, but next year the authorities will have no excuse for not enforcing or at least encouraging the cultivation of this health-giving and manly game by the pupils. CONCERT.—A successful concert was given in the Assembly Rooms, on Tuesday evening, when the following took part:—Miss Lily West, R.A.M., Misses, Cook, Annand, Lumlev, and Maggie Owen, Messrs. Madoc Davies, A.R.C.M., Meirion Davies, H. M. Jones (Towyn), and Walter Kain, Violinist. The singing and performance were of a high order, and were much appreciated by a large audience. This was the annual concert in aid of the funds of the District Nurse Association, which is doing praiseworthy work and help to the afflicted in the town and neighbourhood. A good sum was obtained. Mr. J. M. James presided, and Miss May Roberts accompanied. GOOD TEMPLARS' LODGE.—The meetings of the Lodge were resumed on Friday night, after having I been left off for the busy time of the summer. On Friday night there was a fair attendance and most of the time was taken up in installing the officers who had been elected before the meetings were dis-continued. However two new members were enrolled, and we hope that this is only an earnest of the good work that will be done by the Lodge during the coming winter months. With Mr. R. R. Roberts as Chief Templar we have reason to hope this good cause will be as successful in the future as it has been in the past. Certainly Mr. Roberts has in the past given ample proofs of his zeal and activity in the work of the Lodge. FOOTBALL.—A public meeting in connection with the Towyn Rovers Football Club was held at the Corbett Arms on Thursday night. The chief business was the election of officers for the coming season. It was decided to ask Mr. John Corbett to be President, and Dr. Lowe was chosen Vice- President. The captaincy was unanimously ac- corded to Mr. Lewis Pugh, who is fortunate in having Mr. E. L. Jones for Vice-captain. The secretaries are Mr. M. E. W. Edwards and Mr. George Davies. No better officials could be desired and we have every hope that with Mr. Lewis Pugh and Mr. E. L. Jones to command them the Towyn team will during this coming football season become a really well-organised and successful team. It was suggested at the meeting on Thursday that there should be a challenge cup for competition amongst the various football teams of the district, now that the celebrated '• Cambrian League" no longer exists. FETE AND GyilKli.k- A.-On Wednesday, Mr. W. R. M. IVyiine, Lord Lieutenant of the county, threw open his extensive and beautiful grounds at Peniarth for a Grand Fete and Gymkhana. Amongst the patrons of the proceedings were: Mr. W. R. M. Wynne, Mr. O. S. Wynne, The Marchioness (D.) of Londonderry, The Lord Bishop of Bangor, Mr John Corbett, and Mr. R. E. LI. Richards. The proceeds were in aid of the Llanegryn Vicarage Building Fund. The costly and beautiful pictures and antique furniture of Peniarth Mansion were on view in the reception rooms; and another inter- esting feature was the exhibition of the famous Peniarth M.S.S., which were written at least seven centuries ago. A short historical and explanatory lecture was given on these by Prof. Gwenogfryn Evans. At 2 o'clock a grand bicycle parade took place, and the Gymkhana commenced at 2-30. The following interesting and amusing programme was gone through amidst great merriment and enjoy- ment on the part of the spectators. Amongst the events for gentlemen only were (1) Drop 3- tennis balls into 3 flower pots, returning tilt at three rings placed at suitable distances apart, with a billiard cue; 1st, E. H. Evans 2nd, L. E. Cooke. (2) Ride between six bottles placed 5ft. apart, in and out without knocking them over, then over see-saw, and return between bottles as before lst, F. Williams; 2nd, D. K. Evans. (3) Bobbing for apples; riders to bite three suspended apples at suitable distances apart; lst. D. K. Evans 2nd, F. Williams. (4) Bicycle tortoise race; last in wins; 1st, F. Williams; 2nd, J. P. Gill. (5) Going, tilt at three rings a few feet apart; returning, pick up with point of cue three handkerchiefs, and throw them each in turn behind the bicycle; 1st, F. Williams; 2nd, Trevor Jones. The following events were confined to ladies only:—(1) Drop 3 tennis balls into 3 flower pots and returning ride between three tennis balls without touching them 1st, Miss F. Williams; 2nd, Miss A. Lowe. (2) Parasol race—competitors to open parasol before half-way flag, and shut again before passing win- ning post; 1st, Miss F. Williams; 2nd, Miss A. Lowe, (3) Bicycle tortoise race last in wins First, Miss A. Lowe second, Miss Evans. The following were the events open to ladies and gentlemen (1) Gretna-Green race, ladies and gentle- men ride to table, dismount and sign their names legibly, and ride back hand in hand. 1st, Mr. and Miss Cooke; 2nd, Mr. and Miss F. IVilliaiiis. (2) Threading needle race, ladies stand in row at far end of ground, gentlemen ride to them with needle and thread, dismount at stated line, run to lady who threads needle and men race back to winning post with needle properly threaded. lsi., T. K. Evans and Miss Evans; 2nd, E. L. Jones and Miss Davies. (3) Mathematical race, ladies to stand as in last race, gentlemen to ride to them with column of figures, which must be correctly added up by lady, gentlemen to race back with results. 1st, T. K. Evans and Miss Evans; 2nd, George Davies and Miss Jones.

Soar, ger Llanddewi-Brefi. Tito I'R MYNYDD.—Enw ar gapel bychan, prydferth perthynol i'r Methodistiaid ydyw Soar, yr hwn sydcl yn mhen y mynyddoedd ryw ddeg milldir o bellder o Llanddewi-Brefi, gan gynwys yr un faint o bellder o Tregaron. Boreu Sabboth diweddaf, yn nghwmni cvfaill, ccfais fy hunan ar gefii un o'r pedwar carnolion ar y ffordd tuag yno. Ar ol myned trwy lawer cwmwd lie nad oeddym yn gallu canfod and rhyw afonig fechan yn murmur ar ei thaith tua'r mor, ac esgyn mynycld ar ol mvnydd ar ba rai nid oeddym yn gweled ond y defaid man yn pori, a swn brefiadau y rhai oedd yr unig adsain oedd yn tori ar ein clustiau, caw- som ein hunain yn Soar yn nghanol serchogrwydd a cliaredigrwydd pobl y lie ar ol taith lwyddianus, gyda'r ei thriad ein bod wedi cael mwy nag oeddym yn ddymuno o leithder y nefoedd uwchben. Pwy sydd lieb fod yn gwybod am Vanog, cartrefle y per- erinion pan ar eu pererindodau ar hyd y mynydd- oedd ? Nantllwyd a Nantstalwyn liefyd a ddeuant yn mlaen fel caredigion dynolioeth, a llawer ereill ag a allem eu henwi. Gan mai y teuluoedd hyn a'u cyffelyb sydd yn cyfansoddi yr achos yn Soar, pa ryfedd fod pobl inor barod i fyned ar ymweliad a'r lie ? Rbeswm ein hymweliad a Soar y waith hon ydoedd am mai yno, ar y dydd ucliod, y ceclwid cyfarfod Dosbarth Caron. Cynwysa y dosbarth hwn saith o ysgolion, sef Peniel, Llwynpiod, Llanio, Blaencaron, Soar, Llanddewi-brefi, a Tlire- garon. Am 10 cafwyd cyfarfod o'r cynrychiolwyr. Gan nad oedd y cadeirydd arferol wedi cyrhaedd etholwyd Mr. J. W. Edwards, Dewi-brefi, yn gad- eirydd am y tro. Da iawn oedd genym gael ad- roddiad mor galonogol o'r gwahanol ysgolion, ac eto feallai fod lie i wellhad gan rai mewn ffydd- londeb a gweithgarwch gyda'r Ysgol Sul. Yn gan- lynol darfu i Mr. Evans, Peniel, arholi yr athrawon a'r cynrychiolwyr yn yr ail benod o lago, a chaf- wyd ymdriniaeth fuddiol ar y gwirioneddau. Am 2 cafwyd cyfarfod areithio. Cafwyd pump 0 areith- iau o'r gwahanol ysgolion fel y canlyn Llwyny- piod, Mr. D- Jones, Y Bibl fel llyfr a fydd yn y farn"; Blaencaron, Mr. D. Jones, Cynllun yr Ysgol Sul fel cynllun i gyfranu addysg": Tregaron, Mr. Thomas Jones, "Aelodau Eglwysig a'r Ysgol Sul" Dewi-brefi, Mr. D. J. Edwards, Samuel fel esiampl i'r bobl ieuainc i'w efelychu"; Llanio, Miss Evans, Na chymer enw yr Arglwydd dy Dduw yn ofer." Cafwyd cyfarfod da, ac wedi canu yn iach i bobl dda Soar, daethom adref mewn amser i wrando y Parch. Evan Evans (gweinidog yr Annibynwyr yn Llanbedr), yn cyhoeddi yr hen hen hanes yn nghapel y Methodistiaid yn Llanddewi- brefi gyda hwyl. Darfu i Mr. Morgan a Mr. Evans gyfnewid pwlpudau am y dydd.

GOGINAN. EISTEDDFOD.—Fel y gwelir hysbysrwydd mewn colofn arall, bydd eisteddfod fawreddog yn cael ei chynal yn nghapel y Dyffryn Nadolig nesaf pryd y cynygir gwobr o ddeg punt yn y brif gystadleuaeth gorawl, a deallwn y bydd gwobrau da eraill yn cael eu cynyg ar wahanol destynau, pa rai a gyhoeddir yn ddiymdroi. Disgwylir i hyn dynu allan brif gorau a cbantorion y cymdogaethau cylchynol, a chan mai talu dyled y capel yw yr amcan gyda'r elw, os bydd elw, gobeithio y caiff cyfeillion y Dyffryn bob cefnogaeth, ac y coronir eu hanturiaeth a llwyddiant. MARWOLAETH A CHLADDEDIGAETH MR. J. D. EVANS, LOYEDEN PLACE.—Gyda gofid dwys yr ydym yn cofnodi yr amgylchiad uchod. Bu ein cyfaill ieuanc farw dydd Sabbath, y trydydd o'r mis hwn, wedi maith gystudd. Er nad oedd ond pump-ar-hugain oed, yr oedd er's blynyddau yn cario yn mlaen fasnach yn Llundain ac yn d'od yn mlaen yn dda. Ond rhyw ddeunaw mis yn ol cafodd anwyd a throdd hwnw yn glefyd a brofodd yn angeu iddo. Yr oedd yn wr ieuanc o gymeriad prydferth o'i febyd, ac o naturhawddgaradymunol dros ben. Yr oedd pawba'i badwaenai yn gyfeillion iddo, ac yntau yn gyfaill i bawb. Dydd Gwener diweddaf oedd dydd ei gladdedigaeth, pryd yr oedd yn hawdd gweled fod rhywun a berchid yn fawr yn cael ei gladdu gan mor luosog a pharchus oedd y dorf fawr oedd wedi ymgasglu o wahanol ranau y. wlad i dalu y gymwynas olaf iddo. Ac yn nghanol arwyddion o barch a galar rhoddwyd ei weddillion i orwedd yn mynwent Capel Dyffryn. Gwasanaethwyd wrth y ty ac yn y capel gan y Parch. J. Williams, gweinidog, a gweddiwyd yn ddwys ar lan y bedd gan Mr. Edward Jones, Pont- erwyd. Heddwch i'w lwch hyd fore yr adgyfodiad, a byddcd nodded y nef dros ei fam weddw a'r brodyr a'r chwiorydd yn eu dwys ar ol mab anwyl iawn. CYFARFOD MISOL. Yr wythnos nesaf bydd Cyfarfod Misol Gogledd Ceredigion yn cael ei gynal yn y Dyffryn, ac fe ddywedir y bydd yma amryw bcthau pwysig yn cael eu trafod, felly fe ddisgwylir y bydd y gynrychiolaeth yn lluosog. Bydd nos Ian a dydd Gwener yn cael eu treulio i bregetliu, pryd y disgwylir y Parch. David Jones, Liverpool, ac amryw o weinidogion y sir i wasanaethu. GOGINAN FEI, LLE IACH A DYMUNOL I FYW. Bydd yn syn genym weithiau gan mor iach a pbrydferth yw dyffryn Goginan, na byddai mwy o rai yn d'od yma i fyw. Byddai yn lie rhad a chvfleus i rai o Aberystwyth i gadw tai yma i gael newid awvr yr haf. Mae hefyd yn lie cynes yn y gauaf. Tyflr yma, yn yr awyr agored, grapes, tomatoes, a greengages.

ABERANGELL. FATAL ACCIDENT. — On Wednesday afternoon last week an inquest was held at Aberangell, near Ccmmes, touching the death of Llewellyn Jones, quarrymen, employed at the Hendreddu Quarry. On the previous day Jones was boring for a blast when a. huge rock fell upon him, killing him instantly. He leaves a widow and four children.

MACHYNLLETH. THE BANGOR DIOCESAN CONFERENCE will be held in this town next week, and a large gathering is expected. THE WEDDING of Viscount Castlereagh. eldest son of the Marquis of Londonderry, and Miss Chaplin, daughter of the President of the Local Government Board, will take placa 011 November 28th, in London. ■ SERIOUS TRAP ACCIDENT.—While Mr. Stephen Breeze, Rhydygirol, Llanwrin, accompanied by Mrs. Jones, Aberangel, was driving into town at midday on Wednesday, the horse took fright near the Railway Station, and bolted towards the town. Both occupants were thrown out, and Mr. Breeze fractured three ribs, while Mrs. Jones fractured her arm. The trap was upset and greatly damaged, but the horse got off safe and whole. Under the care of Drs. Davies and Pugh the injured are progressing. DEPARTURE OF SERGT.-INSTRUCTOR HEMMINGS. —The inhabitants of Machynlleth and district. and especially the members of the local volunteer corps will learn with regret of the departure of Sergeant Hemmings. We understand that he has been called to his regiment (the 2nd Batt. S.W.B., which is under orders for Dublin). During the three years that Mr. Hemmings has resided in the town he has won the esteem and respect of every- one, and his departure at the end of October will be keenly regretted. His abilities as Instructor are well known, and the fact that "D" Company is second to none in the Battalion is doubtless due to his indefatigable efforts. SHEEP DOG TRIALS were carried out on the Park Common on Saturday. The proceedings were instituted by the Marchioness (D) of Londonderry, who bore all expenses and gave all prizes. There were a large number of spectators. There were fourteere entries and the prizes were awarded as follows: 1st, Mr. Hugh Hughes, Hendre Wallog, Talyllyn 2nd, Mr. John Owen, Tynewydd, Corris; 3rd, Mr. Henry Hughes, Lluest- v-Rhos, Plynlimon; 4th, Mr. John Owen, Tynewydd, Corris; 5th, Mr. Henry Owen, Brnichcoch Inn. The arrangements were carried out by Messrs. R. Gillart and T. Carruthers, and were highly satisfactory. LORD LONDONDERRY'S SHETLAND PONIES.—An important sale of Shetland ponies belonging to the Marquis of Londonderry took place at Seaham Harbour last week. The animals offered were Lord Londonderry's entire stud from the island of Bressay, Shetland, including numerous prize winners. There was a very large attendance, and prices ruled high. Brood mares varied in price from lOgs. to 36s., the last-named price being given for Thistle, a noted prize winner, and Princess, another prize winner, fetched 32gs. Foals fetched from 5gs. to 15g. Brood mares without foals ran up to 125gs., at which price Colonel Frazer, of Aberdeen, secured Fancy Fair after an exciting competition. The sale realized a total of £ 3904 3s. AN APPLICATION.—Mr. W. P. Owen, solicitor, Aberystwyth, applied on behalf of Mr. Thomas Parsons, Burcombe House, for a new wine and spirit off license. It was, said Mr. Owen, hardly necessary to trouble them with any remarks unless there were any objections, and lie did not think there were any. They could not refuse the application unless the applicant failed to produce satisfactory evidence as to the only qualification- the question of character. He produced a letter from Rev. D. T. Hughes.—P.S. Hamer also gave evidence, and offered no objection.—The applica- tion was granted. IN STRAITS.—The Machynlleth Councillors are in a quandary. They have overdrawn their account in the bank, creditors are pressing for payment, and the Surveyor's salary is six months in arrear. To whom the blame may be apportioned for this state of affairs it is difficult to say. The Council have, we see, a Finance Committee, but, perhaps. they, like the legislators of a neighbouring town, have gone for their holidays, and let things slide. Councillor Richard Rees did well to call attention to the surcharging of Dolgelley Council due to payment of interest on an overdraft at the Bank. Strangely enough the Machynlleth Guardians have had to write to collectors in arrears as their funds are also getting low. SUICIDE.An inquest was held on Wednesday, before the Coroner (Mr. John Rowlands), and a jury, of which :Alr. Griffiths, Forge, was foreman, to enquire into the circumstances of the death of David Jones, postman, Forge, who was found dead on Tuesday morning, in the house.—John Jones was the first witness called. He said he was the father of the deceased, and was 49 years of age, and a single man, living with the witness. He ate his supper as usual on Monday night, and witness went to bed at about 8 o'clock. He did not know what time the deceased retired. The deceased slept in a room adjoining witness's. Some time in the night witness heard someone walking about. He got up, and the deceased told him to go back to to bed as he might eaten cold. On getting up at 6.30 witness noticed that the door was locked, and there was no fire in the grate. Deceased used to prepare his own breakfast, and go to Machynlleth by 6 o'clock. Witness went to the parlour, and saw deceased lying on his side in a pool of blood. He was dressed in his trousers and waistcoat, with no coat or shoes on. His health had not been good for some years. Witness went out, and told Ann Rowlands.—Ann Rowlands deposed that she was speaking to deceased on Monday evening. He came to her house for a scissors to cut some cloth. She helped him to do so, and returned in a few minutes.—P.C. Pugh said that he had a conversa- tion with the deceased on Monday morning, when he said that he felt much depressed in mind. Witness also saw him later in the day, but he said nothing.—Dr. Mathews said he had attended the deceased for about a month in February. He heard of his death on Tuesday morning, and called at the house. On being shown into the parlour he saw him lying in a pool of blood on his right side in a natural posture. In his hand: was a razor firmly held between his first and second fingers. The razor was covered with clotted blood. The body was stiff, rigid, and cold. There was no evidence of a struggle, and he might have been in that position for about seven hours.—The jury returned a verdict that the deceased killed himself by cutting his throat with a razor during temporary insanity. DISTRICT COUNCIL. The ordinary meeting of the Council was held on Tuesday under the presidency of the vice- chairman (Mr. J. Thomas). There were also present:—Lord Henry Vane Tempest, Messrs E. Rees, E. Gillart, R. Gillart. G. W. Griffiths, Rd. Owen, D. Smith, J. Pugh, and T. Parsons with Mr. John Rowlands (clerk), Mr. John Jones (surveyor), and Dr. A. O. Davies (medical officer). THE CLERGY DOLE. A circular was received from the Local Govern- ment Board notifying the Council of the coming I into operation of the Tithe Rent Charge Bill. The Clerk remarked that it did not affect the general district rate. FINANCE. The Finance Committee reeommended the pay- ment of accounts due. Mr. R. Owen asked whether the Council could pay them. The Clerk replied that there was an overdraft at the bank. The Surveyor had paid some water rates and the Collector about £ 150. Mr. E. Gillart suggested that they should have the Collector's report. The Clerk observed that the interest interest on the loans and the wages should be paid. Several cheques had been passed previously which he had retained owing to the overdraft. Mr. R. Owen said there were a large number of cheques withheld which were owing to tradespeople. The prices had been cut down as much as possible, and it was not fair to keep the people without their money. Some arrangements should be made. The Surveyor said that people spoke to him about it every day. It was nearly six months since he had received his wages. Mr. Owen: It is time we did something. Mr. R. Rees: I quite agree with you Mr. Owen. The Clerk What can you do ? Mr. Owen Things will not improve by delay. Mr. R. Rees observed thot the only remedy was to have the rates collected. They could not pay interest to the bank. A neighbouring Council had been surcharged on that acconnt recently. The Clerk: You must call upon your officer to do his best to get all money.in. In answer to Mr. E. Gillart, the Clerk said thare was £ 2 uncollected. The Collector subsequently presented his report which showed that he had collected Z156 19s 2d out of the first instalment of E323 16s 6d due. He added that he had callled npon all the ratepayers with a few exceptions in that part of the town. For a certain reason he had been unable to collect any money until nine days ago, and since that time he had collected £ 150. THE RESERVOIR. A matter in connection with the water supply, and the duties of the caretaker of the reservoir was discussed in committee, and it was agreed that the Council should visit the works that after- noon. BREWSTER SESSIONS. Wednesday, before Major Bonsall (chairman), Lord Henry Vane Tempest, Dr. Edwards, Messrs. E. Davies, E. Rees, and E. Hughes. The Deputy Chief Constable (Mr. Crowden) was also present. P.S. Hamer reported that there are 22 fully licensed houses, and one wine license in the division. During the past year 35 charges of drunkenness had been brought before the Court, of which there were 26 convictions and 9 dismissals, and of the persons proceeded against 15 were non- residents, showing a decrease of 14 charges brought before them as compared with the figures of last year. The only transfer that has taken place during the year was that of the license of the Glyndwr Hotel. Notice has been received from Mr. Thomas Parsons that he intends to apply to. the Bench for a new wine and spirit off-license. The whole of the licensed houses ia the division have been fairly well conducted, and the division generally is free from illicit Sunday trading, and he was glad to say that he had no complaint to make in regard to supplying children. He might mention that, there were certain houses in the town and district suspected of supplying certain drunken persons, and if any were detected, pro- ceedings would be instantly taken. Major Lonsall said he hoped that the publicans would take warning and not supply people who were already intoxicated. The Bench granted the renewals of all the existing licenses. PETTY SESSION—WEDNESDAY. Before Mayor Bonsall, Lord Henry Vane Tempest Dr. Edwards, Messrs. E. Davies, E. Rees, and E Hughes. :1 DRUNK. Lloyd Roberts, Garshon, was charged with hav- 9 ing been drunk. P.S. Hamer proved the case and the defendant, this being the first time was dis- missed on payment of costs. DRUNK AND DISORDERLY. John Micah, Pentrehedvn-street, was charged with having being drunk and disorderly in Maen- gwyn-street, on the night of September, P.S. Hamer, in his evidence said he was one of the worst characters in the town when he was in drink The defendant was fined Is 6d and 8s 6d cost. The defendaot was also summoned for having been drunk on August 23rd. P.C. Pugh laid theinforma- j tion and the Bench inflicted a fine of 5s and costs. Davie Francis. Panrallt-street, was charged by P.C. Pugh. with having been drunk and dis- orderly on August 28nd. The defendant's mother appeared and said that he had left the town before the summons arrived and knew nothing about it. A warrant was issued for his arrest. ASSAULTING THE POLICE. Hugh Rees was charged with assaulting P.C Tudor 1 on August 28rd', lie had a man named Arthur, who is now in custody on a charge of assaulting him. Rees came up and interfered and struck at witness but missed him. he then caught hold of witness by the arm, and P.C. Hamer came Hamer came up and threw him off. P,C. Hamer stated that he saw defendant Rees have hold of Tudor and witness took him off. Defendant said he never put his hand on either. The Bench said it was a very serious offence, yet they would take a lenient view of the case, and they would inflict a tine of 5s and costs. Robert Arthur, Garshon, was charged with a similar offence committed on the same date. P.C. Tudor said that at the same time the defendant asked him to let his brother go. He then kicked witness on the thigh. Hugh Thomas said that he was with the defendant Arthur and he nf.vor i-iVL-n,i "Y,L .n..J.J.'Io.t. Tudor. John Wynne corroborated. The Bench decided to give the defendant the benefit of the doubt and would dismiss the case. David Francis, lanrallt-street, was charged with a similar offence. and the summons not having come to his knowledge a warrant was issued for his arrest. Richard Griffiths appeared to answer a charge of rushing the Police in the executing of their duty. P.C. Tudor said that on 23rd August while he had the man Arthur in custody he saw the defendant who came up and attempted to interfere but was kept back by the crowd. The Bench said they should treat young men who interfered with the Police very roughly in future. ;but- being the first offence they would dismiss the case. ° ALLOWING AN ASS TO STRAY. Richard Davies, Darowen, was summoned for allowing an ass to stray on the highway on Sep- tember 1st. P.C. Hamer Cemmes proved the case and defendant was uned 5s. and costs.

DEATH of "CEULANYDD." It is with unfeigned regret that we have to an- nounce the death of the poet preacher' Ceulanydd," which sad event took place on Mon day morniug at the poet's home, Bryn Awen, Maes- teg. Glamorganshire. He leaves a widow and nine children to mourn his loss and a wide circle of friends and ministerial brethren will sorely miss him. Thus within a fortnight the Baptist denomi- nation in Glamorganshire has lost three of its lead- ing men. The Rev. J. Ceulanydd Williams was a native of Cardiganshire, which has produced more parsons, preachers, and bards than any other county in Wales. He was born near Talvbont. and was educated in the village school and also at Towyn, Merionethshire, where he was a fellow- student of Principal Roberts, of Aberystwyth Uni- versity College. He proceeded to Llangollen Baptist Theological College, completing the course with distinction. After his college course lie had charge of a church in Carnarvonshire, and subse- quently was pastor of Denbigh Welsh Baptist Church. His pastorate at Denbigh was attended with great success. He then accepted a unanimous call to Merthyrfrom which place he went to Maes- teg about 20 years ago. At Maesteg he succeeded the late Rev. Dr. Fred Evans as pastor of Salem Welsh Baptist Church, one of the largest in South Wales. Caersalem Chapel was built in Caerau district of Maesteg, and he became pastor of the church in that place which was his last charge. He had been in failing health for some years, suffering from a complication of diseases, and it is believed that he suffered recently from a fit of apoplexy. He was of a fragile frame, short n stature, and about 50 years of age. Ceu-Bach," as he was known among his Baptist friends, was a voluminous writer in prose and poetry, and a large contributor to the Welsh and English Press. There is one room in Bryn Awen, his residence, filled with eisteddfodic chairs won for odes and poems on various subjects. He won the chair at the Pontypridd Royal National Eisteddfod, the subject of the awdl being Pulpud Cymru," (" The Pulpit of Wales.") At Llandudno he won the prize of 21 guineas and an oak chair for the awdl And it was night." It has had a large circulation, and is a masterly composition. He won the prize for a poem on Spurgeon in an Eisteddfod in Australia a couple of years ago, the prize being several pounds and an oak chair. The last prize he won a week or two ago at Treorky Eisteddfod, the subject of the awTdl being '-And when morning was come." This is a companion ode to the Llan- dudno one. During his illness he was engaged in writing a biography of the late Rev. R. Hughes, (Tremrudd), Maesteg. The MSS. was finished a month ago and gives in detail the lives of the most successful Baptist minister in Wales of the past 50 years. Ceulanydd lived in literature and poetry and was familiar with the life and work of every distinguished Englishman and Welshman of his time. In politics he was a Liberal, and took an active part in most local and Parliamentary elections. Although a strong advocate of his party he was respected by his opponents for his sincerity and kindliness. He was a distinguished member of the Gorsedd, and was many times engaged as adjudicator at National Eisteddfodau. He acted in this capacity at the recent National Eisteddfod at Cardiff, being one of the adjudicators in the poetry section. As a preacher he was eloquent and thoroughly evangelic, and when he enjoyed fair health he was much in evidence at the cymmanfaoedd of the denomination. The funeral takes place on Friday at the Maesteg Cemetery at 2.30 p.m. from Bryn Awen. Caer- salem Church defrays the expenses of the funeral, and will make preparations of receiving all friends from a distance.

LAMPETER. MARRIAGE.—On Wednesday at S Peters Church, by the Rev. D. Jones, in the presence of the registrar, the marriage took place of Miss Mary Ann James, St. Thomas-street (formerly of Pen- cader), to Mr. John George, goods clerk, Lampeter. Mr. Morgan George (brother), Tregaron, acted as best man. The station was gaily decorated with flags and bunting. Later in the day Mr. and Mrs. George left for Pembroke-Dock, where the honey- moon will be spent. Many expensive presents were received, but owing to pressure of space we are unable to publish a complete list. LECTURES TO CLERGY.—During this week and up to Friday inclusive lectures are being delivered in St. David's College to the clergy. On Monday evening, at nine o'clock, a short service was held in the College Chapel, and the Bishop of St. David's delivered an address. On Tuesday, between 9.45 and 10.45 a.m., Dr. Gibson lectured on the Inter- pretation of the Revelation of St. John." Between eleven and twelve Chancellor Bernard delivered a lecture on Old Testament Foundations of New Testament Doctrines." From 12.30 to 1.15 Dr. Robertson lectured on The Kingdom of God." Other lectures and meetings will be held during the course of the week. The Bishop of Salisbury will also lecture. WELSH INDUSTRIES.—Messrs. Edwards and Son Dolwen Factory, of this town made a fine display at the Welsh Industries Exhibition held last week at the Aberystwyth College. Messrs. Edwards had twelve exhibits, and notwithstanding the fact that the competition was keener in their department than in any other, yet they secured no less than three firsts and three seconds, as well as securing warm praise for all their exhibits from visitors, manufacturers, and judges. The shooting suit, in particular, was greatly admired by everyone, and was purchased, we learn, by a leading county man. In making the awards one of the judges said that if they were offering a certificate of merit for that class of goods, Messrs. Edwards would deserve it both as regards finish and harmony of colours. It is satisfactory to know that all their goods were home-dyed and finished, aud more satisfactory still to know that all the goods were disposed of during the Exhibition. After this, Dolwen Factory goods will stand comparison with any others, and should find a ready sale in any market. L- BIBLE KNOWLEDGE EXAMINATION.— •. I; Tlmrs- .lav iTid^riday last the Board {schools were ex- amined in Bible Knowledge in accordance with the Board's resolution. The examiners were the Rev. Daniel Jones (chairman), Rev. It. C. and Mr." T. Lloyd (clerk). The prizes to he awarded to the pupils considered by the examiners lees; worthy of the same had been presented to the Board (through the clerk) by the Religious Tract Society, and con- sisted of beautiful bound copies of the* Paragraph Bible with Chronological Tables, Glos.rv^Con- cordance and Atlas for the upper standards and Testament of a similar description for the other standards. Prizes were awarded as follows l',nv«' --J School— Upper Standards-George Whit worth, National Provincial Baiik Gwilvin Davies, Cam- brian Factory; Jnhn Thomas Richards. Ardwvn D. T. Evans, Iroedyrhiw; and E.J. Evans, Smithy, Iroeoyrhiw. Lower Standards—Thomas Davies, Workhouse; Johnnie Evans, Harford Row, and Stanley Price, Bridge Street. Girls' School— Lpper btandards-Blodwen Davies, lloseland Olwen Jones, Rhoslwyn; and Mvfanwv Davies, College Street. Lower Standards'—Sally Baran. High Street; Sally Davies, Canibriari rloiie Evan. Market Street; Hannah Thomas, Pound. Verona Richards, Ardwyn: and Annie Pew-ell. Bridge Sireet. In the Infant School merit cuius were awarded as follows :Enoch Davies, 4. Mill Road. Elizabeth Ann Evans, Ffvnoulas and May Sturdy, Pantinawr. Lower Section—Harold Conroy. Malta Villa; David Davies. Market Street, and Lucy Evans, Fern Villa. PRESENT A TION.-Miss M. C. Hughes, who was- married on Tuesday, the 12th instant, to the Rev. John Simon. Curate of St. Gabriel's, Swansea, was 011 Friday evening last the recipient of wedding piesents from three separate bodies of her friends. The first presentation was that of a pair of silver salt cellars by the members of the Church Sunday School Children's Choir, of which Miss Hughes bad for several years been the most faithful and accomplished accompanist. The presentation was made by Mr. D. F. Lloyd (the conductor of the choir), who spoke in the most eulogistic terms of Miss Hughes' past services and of the regret which the choir as a body would feel at parting with a friend so faithful. Miss Hughes acknowledged her thanks in appropriate words with much feeling, and in a tone of the most sincere g-ratitude.-The next presentation to Miss Hughes was of a silver sugar basin and cream jug by the members of the Parish Church Choir. The stigir jasin had en- graved on it the following:—" Presented to Miss 9- M. 1;. Hughes on the occasion of her marriage by IQ12 ^et'ers Church Choir,—12th September, 1899. Mr. William Lewis, conductor of the choir, in making the presentation, was most happy in his remarks, assuring Miss Hughes that the gift was accompanied by the very best wishes of the choir for her future happiness. Miss Hughes in acknowdedgihg the gift. expressed her regret at leaving the choir and her gratitude to the members for the beautiful present they had made to her. The Vicar. who presided over the proceedings, also spoke of Miss Hughes' services as a member of the choir and of the loss which the choir would sustain by her departure, and hoped that the experience which she had gained at Lampeter in Parochial work would be of much service to her in that large and important town of Swansea.—A third presenta- tion was made the same evening to Miss Hughes of a work basket by Miss Cissie Jones, on behalf of the members of her Sunday School class. This presentation also was gracefully made and grate- fully acknowledged. I THE TOWN COUNCIL.—A meeting of the Council was held on Wednesday the 6tli inst. with Mr. D. Tivy Jones (mayor) in the chair.—The Surveyor reported that the drains had been disinfected during the dry weather. The new drain in Bridge- street was opened in order to connect the new houses built there and was found clean and in good condition.—Plans of new houses to be built by Mr. 1). Lloyd, the town clerk, on the Bryn, Mr. D. Davies, builder, in Station-terrace, and by Mr. Megicks in Bridge-street were presented before the Council and approved.—Mr. T. D. Lloyd, in accordance with notice of motion, proposed that the Council should procure seats to be placed on various roads and paths for the use of visitors and others. It was agreed to and the Streets Committee was asked to bring in an estimate of the cost.—Dr. Evans was re-appointed medical officer for the ensuing year.—Mr. J. J. Davies asked to be allowed to mention a matter of importance. He understood that between Z500 and P,700 stood in the bank to the credit of the Council. He did not see why the Treasurer should be paid a salary for keeping this money when they could get interest for it in another bank and he hoped the Committee should take the matter into their serious considera- tion. The matter was referred to the Finance Committee.—Mr. S. D. Jones gave notice that he would move at the next meeting that the Markets Act be adopted.—The Streets Committee recom- mended that the urinal recently taken from near the fountain should be re-erected in Market-street. Mr. T. D. Lloyd proposed that the matter be re- ferred to the Streets Committee for reconsidera- tion, which was agreed to.—The Streets Committee further recommended that a new urinal be erected on the Common, but the recommendation was de- feated.—A letter was read from the solicitors of Mr. Harford saying that the grant of the water bad been executed by all parties, and that they would send their bill of costs in the matter in a few days. It was resolved to wait until the bill of costs were received, and in the meantime to invite tenders for the supply of pipes. BOARD OF GUARDIANS.—A meeting of the Board was held at the Board room on the 8th inst, Mr. D. Davies presiding. Out-relief administered during the past fortnight was per Mr. David Parry, £34 17s. OlI. to 149 paupers per Mr. David Evans, £ 37 16s. 3d. to 138 paupers. Number in the house 17. corresponding period last year 12. Vagrants relieved during the past fortnight 13, corresponding period last year 32. The Master reported that Ellen Davies and her two children, aged 15 years and two months respectively, wife of John Davies, Esgercrwys. were admitted into the House on 31st ultimo by order of David Parry, Relieving Officer, and were still in the House. The matter was adjourned for a fortnight to see whether some arrangements could be made between the parties. The Master also called the Board's attention to the necessity of adopting some means of flushing the drains under the Workhouse. The drain at the rear of the House could be partially flushed by means of the pump in the yard, but all the front and the other parts of the Workhouse could not be cleaned at all. He suggested the erection of a small tank at the west end of the Board room into which a sufficient flow of water could be obtained across the road from Bryn Field, by permission of the Vicar and the Town Council, and thus a pipe from the tank could be laid so that water could be made to run through the whole of the drains under the House to the outlet in the Nursery. The matter was referred to the House Committee which met after the Board, and made the following recommendation, That having inspected the spot near the west end of the Board room where it is intended to build a tank for the purpose of storing water to flush the drains connected with the Workhouse, the House Committee have instructed Mr. Evan Jones, the Master, to have the work done, and to employ Mr. Llewelyn Price to ascertain the level of the water in the Leat on the Bryn Land, and to obtain permission from the owners of the Bryn to use the water for the purpose, and also the consent of the Lampeter Town Council, should such consent be required. WEDDING.—A smart wedding was solemnized at St. Peter's Church here on Tuesday morning, the 12th inst. The contracting parties being the Rev. John Simon, curate of St. Gabriel's, Swansea, and Miss Maggie Caroline Hughes, of No. 4, Station- terrace, in this town, the second daughter of the late Mr. Abel Hughes. The happy event was made the occasion of great bunting, and the sacred benefice was filled with spectators long before the arrival of the parties. The officiating clergy were the Rev. Daniel Jones, vicar; Rev. W. J. Evarifc and Rev. W. Glynfab Williams, curates. The bride was attired in ivory figured silk, trimmed with chiffon and paste buckles, and wore a bridal veil over a wreath of orange blossoms. Ornaments, a gold brooch and a gold curbed bracelet, set with pearls and turquioses, and carried a bouquet of orchids, roses, carnations, &c., gifts of the bride- groom. The bridesmaids, who were Miss Hughes and Miss Maggie Annie Hughes, sisters of jthe bride, wore dresses of grey poplin, trimmed with white silk and chiffon ruching, with grey velvet hats, trimmed grey silk and plumes and white ospreys. They also wore gold brooches, gifts of the bride- groom. The bride was given away by her uncle, Mr. John Phillips. Newcastle Emlyn. The best man was Mr. Willie Simon, Ashton-Under-Lyne, brother of the bridegroom. Mrs. Jones, The Vicarage, ably presided at the organ and the infants from the Peterwell School, under the charge of Mrs. Jones, the headmistress, and her assistant, sang very effectively the hymn The Voice that breathed o'er Eden." After the conclusion of the ceremony, the party, under a shower of rice and confetti, repaired to the bride's parent's resideneefor breaks fast, where they were joined by the following guests:—The Rev. and Mrs. Jones, Vicarage; the Rev. W. J. Evans, Rev. W. Glynfab Williams, Rev. W. Williams, Bangor; Mrs. Charles, Morriston; Mr. John Phillips, Newcastle Emlyn; Miss Annie Owen, Station-terrace; Mr. Simon, Llandilo; Mr. Willie Simon, Ashton-under-Lyne; Mrs. Hughes. mother of the bride, and Misses Hughes. The happy couple afterwards left by the 12-18 p.m. train for Swansea from whence they will journey to North Wales where they intend spending their honeymoon. The bride's travelling dress was navy blue braided cloth costume, with blue and white striped silk skirt, and black chip hat trimmed with black and white chiffon plume and white osprey and cornflowers. Both were the recipients of costly and useful presents.