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ABERYSTWYTH.
ABERYSTWYTH. PEITHYLL.-Tliis ancient seat has been taken by Mr George Edward Blackwell, son of the vicar of Benrhyncoch. APPOINTMENT.—Mr D. Jenkins, Mas. Bac., has been appointed by the Carmarthenshire County 4Council to examine candidates fiom that county for musical scholarships. POLICE CASE.-At the Police Station, on Tues- Aay, before Messrs Peter Junes and J. D. Perrott, William Berry, Sxeter, labourer, was charged by Mr William Joneii, Union Workhouse master, with II' L "destroying his own clothes whilst an inmate 01 vue casual ward. Defendant was sentenced to fourteen -day imprisonment with hard labour. MONTHLY MARKET.—The monthly market was held on Monday last. There was a fair show of cattle, and a large number of dealers and grazers. Store cattle sold well, yearlings making from 95 to £ 8, two to three year olds making from P.10 to £13. One let of four bulloks realized £14 each. Cows with calves made JS10 to E14. The show of horses was a small one. PLASCRUG.—It is much to be regretted that refuse 'Of all sorts are allowed to be deposited at the lower ■end ofPlascrug Walk. Last Sunday there was a most unsightly accumulation near the railway crossing, and the stench arising from it was such that several persons chose to turn back rather than undergo the trying ordeal of running the gauntlet. X. CYCLING CLUB.—The opening run of the season will take place on Wednesday, April 16th, when the Club will run to Talybont, where they will par- take of tea at the kind invitation of the Captain <Mr T. H. Edwards). The Club intends holding a -brass band contest in connection with their sports, to be held in August, when £60 will be offered for competition. 11 -1-- TAILORS' STRIltE,-All the tailors empioyea at Llle different establishments in town came out on strike <m Tuesday. They claim an advance of a half-penny per hour in their wages when employed by the hour, and when employed on peace-work they demand more, time in which to complete the different garments. The demands have been rejected by the masters-! The majority of the men are trade unionists, and are receiving financial support from the parent Union. A meeting of the masters will be held this (Wednesday) evening to consider the situation. The number of men who have struct work is between thirty and fQrty. COUSTY SCHOOL REUNION.—Great satisfaction is expressed on all bands at the great success ot the reunion, and it is to be hoped that the Association will progress in proportion to its age. In our report last week we omitted to state that the catering was done very successfully by Mr Morgan, Pier-street, and the name of Miss Ruth Ellis was also by mistake replaced by another. SALE OF PROPERTY.—Mr J. E. James offered some valuable properties for sale at the Lion Hotel on Tuesday last. Guys Cliff, Penglaise-road and No. 5. Terrace-road, were withdrawn at E900 each; No. 42, North-parade, was withdrawn at £ 750; No. 35, Alexandria-road, was disposed of at £ 600, Mrs Colquhoun being the purchaser; Argoed, Pen- glaise, was purchased by Mrs James, Brooklands, Swansea (a niece of the late Mr James Jones, formerly High Sheriff of Cardiganshire), at £ 2,000. I.O.G.T.-The usual meeting of the Ystwyth Lodge of Good Templar? was held on Friday even- ing last at Progress Hall, Mill-street. The Chief Templar presided over a good attendance. During the evening one new member was enrolled. The following programme was gone through:—Re- citation, 11 Y Bont ar dân," Mr Morgan Edwards solo, Ymsom Joseph yn y carchar," Miss Lewis, Waun; dialogue, "Merch o'r wlad a merch o'r dref," Miss Price, Llanbadarn, and Miss M Thomas. Ad- dresses were given by the Chief Templar, Mr D Evans, Mr D Thomas, and Miss Charles, Trinity-rd. THE MILITIA—Much uncertainty exists as to whether the recruits for the Cardiganshire Militia will this year undergo their usual course of train- ing at Aberystwyth. The day fixed for their arrival was Monday last, but the mobilisation was stopped by the War Office, on account, it is be- lieved, of the prevalence of small pox in Glamor- shire, from which county most of the men are drawn. The officers at the Barracks have no in- formation as to when the men will now be called up. SHILOH CH APEL.-ON Monday evening, Mr Dd. Samuel, M.A., of the County School, delivered a lecture on Introduction to the study of the Epistle to the Romans," to the teachers of the Calvinistic Methodist Sunday Schools of the town. There was a very good attendance. The Rev D R. Williams, of Salem Chapel, occupied the chair. This was the last of a series of lectures that have been delivered to Sunday school teachers during the past session. Rev W. Jones, Mr D. C. Roberts, Mr Richard Jones, and Prof E. Edwards took part in the discussion which followed. It was agreed to organise a -similar course of lectures for next winter's session, the Rev D. R. Williams to make preliminary arrangements for this purpose. A committee was agreed upon to co-operate in the matter. CHURCH PARADE.—The 1st Cardigan Artillery Volunters were exceptionally fortunate in having glorious weather for their second Church Parade on Sunday last. The Corps formed in front of the Town Hall and marched up North Parade and Great Darkgate-street to the strains of well-known hymn tunes. A chapel party of about thirty men fell out at the Town Clock in order to attend ser- vices at St Paul's Wesleyan Chapel, which were conducted by Mr E O Lloyd, Borth The main body proceeded along Pier-street to St Michael's Church, where the Rev J E Lloyd, chaplain to the Corps, officiated. Large crowds turned out to see the parade, and the smart appearance of the Volunteers, enhanced by bright clear sunshine, made a pictureque sight. It appears however that about a hundred men were absent from parade. This of itself is not serious, except as an indication that a large number of the absenters lack the interest and enthusiasm essential to the success of the Corps. The sooner these featherbed Volunteers are replaced by men of the right mettle the better for all concerned.-Comm. BANKRUPTCY.—At the Aberystwyth Bankruptcy Court on Tuesday, before Mr Registrar Joseph Davies, William Aneurin Griffith, of Gwalia House, Llwyngwril, draper and grocer, attended for further examination, and on the application of Mr James Williams, on behalf of the Official Receiver, the Registrar ordered the examination to be closed.— The public examination of James Davidson Williams, of 1, Trindod-terrace, and of Powell's Yard, Mill- .street. Aberystwyth, builder and shop-fitter, was filed for the same time, but the Bankrupt did not attend for examination. Mr James Williams represented the Official Receiver, and Mr T. J. Samuel appeared for Messrs John Lloyd & Co. and Messrs R. Roberts & Sons, the petitioning creditors. Mr David Lloyd, the Official Receiver's represent- ative at Aberystwyth, stated on oath that from enquiries which he had made, he bad ascertained that the Bankrupt had absconded on or about the 3rd February, with the view of defeating and delaying his creditors., and that he believed he had left the country, and that his present address was not known. On this evidence the Registrar ordered that a warrant for the arrest of the Bankrupt should issue, and that his public examination should be adjourned sine die. THE POST OFFICE.—As reported in our last issue, the Treasury have made liberal concessions with the view of improving the postal service for the collection and delivery of letters in the town. Daring the winter in the morning there will be twelve letter carriers instead of eight, and five in- stead ot four in other deliveries. In the summer there will be an increase in the morning from ten to sixteen with the same increase on bundays. When this new arrangement comes into force it is hoped that the serious cause of complaint which has existed for so long a time will be removed. The staff has not yet been made up to its full comple- ment, as the change involves the transference of Aexperienced postmen from other districts to this. That there will be no great delay, however, is assured, and the recently appointed postmaster (Mr Williams) hopes to commence upon the new regime on Sunday morning next. It is stated that the delivery of letters-provided the mail arrives to time-will then be commenced each morning (week days) at 7-15, and will be completed by 8-30, -or at latest by 8-45. It will be noticed, however, that the authorities have even now only aimed at improving the out-door staff. That the in-door staff also requires augmentation is only too well- known to those who have any considerable dealings with the Post Office, and the authorities having met the public demand in one department, it is hoped they will not now allow the other to suffer contrast. ] THE CORONATION.—The movement to celebrate the Coronation in a fitting manner is not being lost sight of by the Town Council. A committee meeting of the whole Council, called by the Mayor, was held last week, which referred the question to a sub-committee. Several proposals nave oeen mooted, but that most favourably received is that all the children and old people of the town should be entertained to a grand tea. It is also suggested that the Town Hall and Town Clock be decorated for the occasion, and that in the evening huge bon- fires be ignited on Pen Dir.as and Constitution Hill. A loyal address would also be drawn up and forwarded to the King. It is strongly felt, how- ever, that some permanent memorial should be noised to commemorate the occasion. A proposal which finds favour with a great many is that a statue of the King be erected in front of the Town Hall, .on the spot where he was installed I Chancellor of the Welsh University. A scheme which would aiford more practical benefit is that for the erectiop of an additional wing to the In- firmary, the demands of which institution for in- creased accommodation are now exercising the minds of the Committee of Management. A third proposal, and one that has time and again been discussed is the establishment of a good recreation ground. Either of these three schemes are deserv- ing of hearty support, and it is to be hoped that either one or the other will be accomplished to jB«jkt>h» forthcoming auspicious occasion. STALLION SHOW.—A stallion show was held at the Smithfield, on Monday afternoon, under the auspices of the Cob Society, when a large number paid for admission to the field. Five or six cart stallions, and six cob stallions, were shown for the prize of £50, offered by the Society. The judge was Mr Forrester Addie, of Welshpool. In the final, two stallions were shown, namely, "Trust- ful," belonging to Mr Tom James, Sychbant, Boncath, Newcastle Emlyn, and another owned by Mr Evans,iLlwydfcadfor. The latter was Awarded the prize, though a large number of farltoers were in favour of the roan stallion, Trustful. iióÿal t. » .L «. "ç vr.. t & n.v; saiute 01 uenmarii, mepruycikjf VL & « Stud. Farm, Martley, Worcester, was highly com- mended. The following also entered-.—" Lord Ventry," Mr Jenkins, Rhydygwytk "Capsicum Rufus Briton," Mr Wiltiam Jotaes, Penllwyn "Young Cardi," Mt Daniel Morgan, H'encWs; and Star of Denmark," Mt J A Davies, Sttfd Farm, Martley, Worcester, th-e tattot trot Wft Shown. Mr Whatshorn, Newtoivta, "fras tfle Veta?rffcary sur- geon. Great credit is due to the Corporation for giving every assistance and affording facilities for the show. INFIRMARV MEETING.—The monthly meeting of the Managemen% Committee of the Infirmary was' held on Thursday last, when there were present Captain G W Cosens, Bronpadarn (in the chair), Messrs H C Fryer, J D Perrott, F R Roberts, Major, J J Bonsall, Mrs Griffiths, Messrs C M Williams, W Thomas, John Mathias, Dr Abraham Thomas, and Dr A H James (house surgeon). It was re- ported that during the month 30 patienis were ad- mitted and 28 discharged. The case of the late Ann Jones, whose death had occurred at the Workhouse, and who had been for some time a patient at the Infirmary, was brought to the notice of the managers in a report made by the House Surgeon. Te tacts as tnerein presenwsu were fully considered, and in the end a resolution was adapted exonerating the House Surgeon and Hon- orary Medical Staff from all blame. It was also 'decided to forward the resolution and a short fstnitjetBent of the case to the Board of Guardians. f&BATH.—We regret to announce the death of iHargaretta Avarina (Maggie) the beloved and "youngest daughter of the late Morgan'and Charlotte Nelson, of 35, Marine-terrace, who passed away on Saturday afternoon, April 5th, after a very long ill- ness, which she bore with great patience and forti- tude. The funeral took place on Wednesday. Great "sympathy is felt with the family in their bereavement. Wreaths were sent by the following friends and relations -Mr and Mrs Nelson and family, Bath-street (brother and sister-in-law), Mr and Mrs Pritchard, Ivydene (sister and brother-in- law), Sisters Lucy and Sail, Mrs William Nelson, Seaforth (sister in law), Miss Nelson, €4, Terrace, (aunt), Mrs Jones, Waterloo, Liverpool (aunt), Mrs Edwards and Mrs Jones, 47, Terrace (aunts), Miss J Nelson Jones (cousin), Mrs and Miss Edwards, 36, Terrace; Mrs Williams and Miss Owen, Bath- street Miss Gladys Smith, and Mrs Ellis, Panty- barrwn, Llangwyryfon. PRINCIPAL FAIRBAIRN. Dr Fairbairn, who visits Aberystwyth this week, is not an unfamiliar figure in Wales. He is, perhaps, better known in this town than in any other in the Principality, having here in Professor Anwyl, one of his most attached and distinguished students. Principal Fairbairn has often attended the annual meetings of the English Congregational Associa- tion in Wales, and it will be remembered that he accepted on more than one occasion the invitation of his late friend Principal Thomas Chatles Edwards to address the students at the Theological College, Bala. And latterly the learned divine, in conjunction with Principal Reichel and others, in- quired on behalf of the Welsh Theological Board into the status and equipment of the different Welsh theological colleges with the view of their ultimate affiliation with the Welsh University. Principal Fairbairn was born in 1838, near Edinburgh, and the first forty years of his life were spent in Scotland. His University career was desultory. He studied in Edinburgh and Glasgow, and had the good fortune for settling down to pul- pit work to spend some time at a Berlin University. His first pastoral charge was the Evangelical Union Chapel, Bathgate, where he ministered for about twelve years. This was a period of strenuous study and rapid production. Front Bathgate Dr Fairbairn was called to Aber- deen, and there his fame as preacher spread far and wide. There, too, it became apparent that his life work was to be in connection with young men. In 1873 he became known to a wider circle by an article in the Contemporary Review on The idea of God." He was a candidate for the chair of Moral Philosophy in Aberdeen, and later he lectured for five years in Edinburgh University on Com- parative Study of Religions." It was in 1877 that the Congregational Union of England and Wales invited him to become Principal of AiredaleCollege, Bradford. His inaugural address on The Christian Ministry and its Preparatory Discipline" made a profound impression. On us he said rests the great yet. grand responsibility of fashioning men who shall each try to be to his own age what the Hebrew prophet, and the Christian Apostle, what Athanasius, and Augustine, Bernard and Anselm, Luther and Calvin, Taylor and Baxter, were to theirs." And again The student is the father of the preacher The preacher may be,ought to be. in a grander sense than either priest or King, the father of his people Nine years of quiet work followed Dr Fairbairn's settlement at Aire- dale. In 1883 he was elected chairman of the Congregational Union. By this time the idea of a Nonconformist College at Oxford bad taken definite shape in his mind. The surroundings of Airedale were uninspiring and the disadvantages great. At a seat of learn- ing like Oxford the work of teacher would be met half-way. In 1886 be removed to Oxford, and as principal of Mansfiel iJ College he has found the work of his life. He is not only one of the most brilliant, but also one of the most useful men in Congregationalism. The founding of the Mans- field Summer School in 1892 was one of his ideas, and it was he who inspired the Mansfield men to turn tdoeir.attention to the poor of East London. He has two gifts which are very rarely found in combination a talent for organisation and a strong aptitude for metaphysics. An intense seriousness, it has been observed, is the ground- work ef his character, and his favourite studies carry him out of the sound of light laughter. He is, however, by no means a recluse, for we have the authority of Who's Who for stating that be finds recreation in golfing and cycling, and be- lieves in-the excellence of the good old constitu- tional walk:" His honours and publications run into a long list, which includes the following :-Honorary M-A. (Oxon), D.D. (Edinburgh and Yale), LL.D. (Aberdeen), Muir Lecturer University of Edin- burgh, 1877-82 Gifford Lecturer, Aberdeen, 1892-94; Lyman Beecher Lecturer University of Yale, 1891-92:; member of Royal Commission on Secondary Education, 1894-5; Haskell Lectures (delivered in India), 1898-99. His pub!ications include-—" Studies in the Life of Christ," 1881; "TheCity of God," 1882; Religion in History and ia Modern Life," 1884; Christ in the Cen- turies." 1893 Catholicism, Roman and Angli- can," 1*899; "The Philosophy of the Christian Religion," 1901; etc. PETTY SESSIONS. The weekly Petty Sessions were held on Wednesday at the Town Hall, before the Mayor (Mr R. J. Jones), in the chair, Alderman Palmer, Alderman E. P. Wynne, Messrs J. D. Perrott. G. Croydon Marks, and Thomas Griffiths. Drunk whilst in Charge.-Henry Broadbent, Oswestry, was charged by Superintendent T. Phillips with being drunk whilst in charge of a horse and trap at Aberystwyth, on the 2nd inst. P.C. Jones said that at 3 p.m. on the previous Wednesday he saw defendant drunk in charge of a horse and traD-A fine of 10s and costs was imoosed. No Licence —William Jones, Chalybeate-street, fishmonger Henry James Me Kay, 32, Alexander- terrace Morgan Jones, Grays Inn-road and Humphrey Woodcock Owen, Queen's-terrace, all of Aberystwyth, were each summoned by Superin- tendent Phillips for keeping a dog without a licence. —A fine of ts 6d and costs was imposed on each defendant.—Ann Hughes, Trefechan, Aberystwyth, was also charged with keeping a dog without a licence.—Defendant said that she had intended to have the dog destroyed. It had been sent away directly after she received the summons. She had asked a man who lived opposite to drown the animal.—A fine of Is and costs was imposed. Chimney on Fire.-D. Chas Owen, North-parade, Aberystwyth, was charged by Mr Rees Jones, borough surveyor, with allowing the chimney of his house to be on fire. Defendant admitted the offence, and was fined 2s 6d.—John Lloyd, Moor- lane, Aberystwytb, was charged by Mr Rees Jones with a similar offence.-A fine of Is was imposed Application —Mr W. P. Owen made an applica- tion on behalf of Mr Walter Jones, boatman, to vary the separation order made against him, so that he might look after the children now itt the Workhouse. He said that the mother was now in prison for one month, and she was not a fit person to take care of the children.—Mr R. J. Jones said that the children were being well cared for at the Worichouse -The application was adjourned for three weeks. Overseers.—Mr J. R. James, North-parade, grocer; and Mr David Morgan, Milliner, Aberystwyth, were appointed overseers for the ensuing year. RADICAL CLUB ANNUAL MEETING. The annual meeting of the members of the Radical Club was held on Tuesday evening, the President (Mr D. C. Roberts) in the chair. There was a good attendance. The Secretary (Mr James Rees) presented a financial statement. The Club, he said, had a de: ficit balance in leaving the old premises in Great Darkgate-street, of about £20, Extraordinary expenditure was incurred upon entering the new premises in the purchase of a billiard table and fittings, amounting to over £120, He was glad to say, however, that notwithstanding this heavy expenditure, that they would be at the end of the present financial year free from debt, and would probabty have a credit balance (hear, hear). The Chairman said they must all feel gratified at the Secretary's report. The financial report, how- ever, was not everything in connection with the Club, although it was a much desired necessity. On thfc other hand, he thought they might congratulate themselves on the general work of the Club during the year. He was sure they would all agree with him when he said that the winter session just ended had been on the whole the most successful they had had since the formation of the Club. He felt that the most important work of their Club was the work they did at their weekly meetings, and if they suc- ceeded in creating an interest in current political topics by means of addresses and discussions, he thought they would fully justify their existetice.- On the proposition of Mr T. j. Samuel, seconded by Mr T. B. Ifbll, the Secretary's report was oflftni- moasly adapted. A report of the Executive Committee was sub- mitted, wfoifch, amongst other things, recommended the electSota of a secretary at a salary fflto't exceeding £ 10 per anntim.—Mr T. B. Hall proposed, and MrJ. Davies seconded, the adoption of this tecomraefnda- tjon.—President explained that the Executive Committee felt that the secretarial duties had now befectoe so tinerous, artid entailed^uch 'a great sacri. fice of tithe, that no one could be asked to under- take the work without some rettiunefra'tion. He was sure they would all r&gret losing Mr "Rees' services from the office Which lie bad filled so well, and 1.L 'J L_i.l"t.i1;I,hl.n: f.- wnicn nau uceii-utHJeasuuftbeu'tjjr 'U"1-'PV'u"u,u,, w •an important post (applause). A movement was on foot to recognise Mr Rees'services, and he hoped it would be heartily taken up by the members of the Club (applause).—Mr T. H. Edwafrds, in :proposing: that a testimonial movement be set on foot, said the, conspicuous success of the Club for the ,past year, and a half was due in a very great measuse to Mr Rees' energy as secretary. Mr John Evans, in seconding, said they all deeply deplored the loss of Mr Rees' services as secretary, but deeply as they deplored that, he thought 'they could not do less than congratulate him upon his being appointed to a post whose duties were so im- portant and onerous that they compelled bim to- take this step (hear. hear). He thought they as a Club should add their congratulations to! the pro- posal made, and alss place on record their deep appreciation of the valuable services Mr* Rees-had, rendered them for so many years.—The Executive < Committees recommendation having been adopted, together with Mr Edward's proposition, Mr Rees suitably replied. When the election of president came on, Mr T B Hall proposed the re-election of Mr D C Roberts for another year, remarking that by having a good head the Club would certainly prosper.—Mr Rob- erts said he was not prepared to undertake the duties for another year for many reasons. He had been president for three years, and he did not believe in electing members to office year after year.—Mr T H Edwards thought there were im- portant circumstances why Mr Roberts should re- tain the office this year, inasmuch as the meetings of the Welsh National Council would be held at Aberystwyth in September, when they also intended having the long-deferred formal opening of the Club. He maintained that there was no man in Aberystwyth more fitted to be their president on these auspicous occasions than Mr Roberts. He thought they should ask Mr Roberts to remain their president until these meetings were over. Mr T J Samuel seconded Mr Edwards' amended proposal, and Mr Roberts having consented to hold office until after the meetings of the Welsh National Council, his re-election was unanimously agreed to. Messrs Vaughan Davies, M.P., Alderman W H Palmer, Alderman Peter Jones, Mr T W Powell were appointed honorary vice-presidents for the ensuing year, and Messrs T H Edwards, T B Hall, James Rees, and John Evans were appointed vice- presidents. Mr T W Powell was unanimously re- elected treasurer, and the following were elected as executive committee:-Messrs T J Samuel, Griffith Ellis, J Barson.Hugh Hughes,N H Thomas, and Tom Rees. Messrs Llew Thomas and Lloyd Williams were appointed auditors, and Mr Jenkin Humphreys, librarian. The President said he bad been asked by the secretary of the Women's Liberal Association to bring before the Club the question of the Parlia- mentary enfranchisement of wowen. Meetings of the National Liberal Federation would be held at Bristol on the 13th and 14th May, and they were asked to urge upon the executive committee of the Federation to put this matter on the agenda. They must all agree that the question was an important one, and there was no reason why women should not receive the same rights in regard to the suffrage as men had. They had to pay rates, and they as Liberals always held that representation should go with taxation.—Mr T B Hall proposed a resolution in accordance with the request of the Women's Liberal Association, remarking that he was a strong supporter of universal suffrage lor women.—Mr T H Edwards, in seconding, said he believed they would all agree with him-batchelors and married men-that there were many women more enlight- ened and better able to record votes than a great number of men who were at the present on the Parliamentary list. (Hear, hear and laughter).— The proposition was carried unanimously. TRADESMEN'S BALL. The Tradesmen's Ball, held at the Royal Pier Pavilion and Hotel Cambria, on Wednesday even- ing in last week, was attended with a success which should secure its repitition as an annual event. The arrangements had been carried out by a committee consisting of his worship the Mayor (Mr R J Jones, president); Mr George Davies, treasurer; and Messrs R Williams, R K Jenkins, R E H Morgan, J C Rea, F Edens, E Santall, J T Davies, T Rowlands. R Fear, and R Mcllquham, with Messrs H Wheatley and R Peake as secre- taries, the former of whom had worked assiduously in securing the success of the arrangements. The following were the stewards: -Councillor T E Salmon, Alderman E P Wynne, Messrs D C Owen, Chris Taylor, T Griffiths, J.P., Maldwyn Humph- reys, Amos Jones, E Jones, and Edward Evans, J.P., Messrs George Davis, J. P., and J C Rea were the M.C.'s. The band. provided by Messrs Wheat- ley, Terrace-road, rendered an excellent repertoire of dance music A covered gangway had been put up from the hotel to the Pavilion. The interior of the Pavilion had been lavishly decorated with flags bunt- ing and patriotic emblems. Amongst those present were the following:—The Mayor and Mayoress, Alderman E P Wynne and Miss Wynne, Miss Blodwen Griffiths, Mr Thomas Jones (N P Bank), Miss Flo Stephens, Miss Lilian Morgan, Mr and Mrs John Morgan (Larches), Mr and Mrs Herbert Watts, Mrs McRae, Miss Bessie Evans, Mrs Davies and Councillor J T Davies, Councillor T E Salmon, Mr and Mrs Maldwyn Humphreys, Miss Clapperton, Mr Levenson, Miss Greaves, Mr R Jones (Graig- goch). Mr Stanley Griffith Jones, Mr J Gibson, jun, Mr and Mrs J C Rea, Mr E Morcom, Mr S Peake, Mr and Mrs Jones (Talbot Hotel), Mr Knipe (photo- grapher), Miss Hutchins, Miss G Rowbotham, Mr H Flood (Taunton), Mr Williams (Pembroke Dock\ Mr Tom Rees (Market Hall), Miss S Clapperton, Miss M Evans, Miss M Davies, Misses Maggie and A M Green, Miss Adelaide Lloyd (Machynlleth), Mr J Grosvenor Jones (Liverpool), Mr D Ernest Evans (Chester), Mr E Henry Hughes (Portmadoc), Mr Dick Ellis and Miss Ellis, Mrs and Mr D Sylvanus Edwards, Mrs and Mr Randolph Fear, Mr and Mrs Chris Taylor, Mrs and Mr Purton, Mrs and Mr R E H Morgan, Mrs and Mr Parrish, Mrs and Mr Amos Jones, Mrs and Mr Richards, (Blue Bell), Mrs and Mr Tom Rowlands, Miss Williams (Lion), Miss Peake, Miss Pollie Morgan, Mr E W Mathias, Mr J W Mortimer, Mr E Arthur Griffiths, Mrs and Mr Lobb (Devil's Bridge), Mrs and Mr Robert Mcllquham, Mrs and Mr H E Wheatley, Mr R K Jenkins, Mrs and Mr Rufus Williams, Mr D M Davies, Mrs and Mr George Davis, Mrs and Mr H h Davies, Mr. J Hywel Rees. Mr J E Evans, Mrs Aston, Mrs and Mr E Santall, Mr G Hutchins, Miss Owen, Mr D Alban Lewis, Mr D C Owen and Miss Mollie Owen, Mrs Condliffe, Mr J Nelson Jones, Mr W J Kelly (Birmingbm), Miss C F Massey, Miss M Powell, Mr P B Loveday, Mr Edward Evans, J.P., Mr Tom Griffiths, J.P., Miss Annie Evans, Mrs and Mr G Hale, Mr W J Bassett (West Bromwich), Mr Oswald Green, and others. Dancing commenced at nine, and continued with zest for several hours. Light refreshments were provided at the Pavilion, and at 12-15 the party adjourned to the Hotel Cambria, where they sat down to a recherche spread. FANCY FAIR AT THE COLLEGE. A grand fancy fair, held at the College on Thurs- day and Friday last, had for its object the benefit of the Working Men's Institute. The present premises of the Institute are at Progress Hall, which are small and inconvenient. The committee of management have now acquired at a cost of £800 the old Post Office premises in Chalybeate-st, which it is hoped to fit no in a comfortable and attractive manner. To meet the large expenditure which will be incurred, there is a sum of £300 already in hand, and it is hoped that the fancy fair just held will put the movement on a good financial basis. The property of the Institute is vebted in a board of trustees, consisting of the leading gentlemen of the town, and the manage- ment is in the hands jointly of workingmen and members of the College. It is entirely non-political, the object of the Institute being to provide healthy recreation for young workingmen. Lectures "and concerts are frequently held, and where asked for instruction in drawing, writing, and singing is given. The present membership is about 150. The staff and students of the College have always closely identified themselves with the Institute, and it was through their efforts mainly that the fancy fair was organised. They received cordial support from several of the townspeople, amongst whom should be mentioned the Mayoress (Mrs R J Jones), whose generous assistance was greatly appreciated. A great deal of work devolved upon Miss Tremain, as secretary of the bazaar, which she performed most satisfactorily. The quadrangle, where the stalls had been arranged, was one blaze of colour, a sharp contrast to the usually sombre surroundings. The stalls were decorated with green and white muslin, the College colour, and were presided over by the following ladies:—Confectionery, the mayoress (Mrs R J Jones) and Miss Wynne; trustees stall, Mrs John Evans, Mrs J R Rees, The Bank; Mrs G. White, Mrs Tom Ellis, Miss Mary Roberts, Mrs Geddes Smith, Mrs Herford, Manchester and Mrs Principal Roberts another stall was presided over by Mrs Havard Protheroe. the Misses Piotheroe, Mrs Dean Phillips, Mrs Fryer, Mrs Arthur Hughes, Miss Gilbertson, Mrs Evaa Evans, Mrs Henry Davis, and Miss Harries College Stall, Madame Borsdorf, Mrs Angus, Mrs Edward Edwards, Mrs Ainsworth Davis, Miss Johnston, and Mrs Sudborough; Institute stall, the Misses Hollier and friends refreshment stall, the Misses Murray, Miss Ewart, Miss Garner, Miss. Sarah Davis, Mrs David Thomas, and others' flower stall, Miss Tatham. Miss Rowley, the Misses Macaulay, and Miss Angus. The bazaar on the first day was opened by Mrs Davies-Evans, Hignmead, who was accompanied by Colonel Davies-Evans, the lord lieutenant of the county, in the presence of a large and fashionable gathering.—Professor Angus, who presided, in welcoming Mrs Davies-Evans, expressed regret that the Principal was unable to be there. After remarking that the Lord Lieutenant appeared to take high view of the responsibility as representa- tive of the King in his county, and endeavoured to promote the interests of all his Majesty's subjects in the county, in which he was heartily supported by Mrs Davies-Evans. Professor Angus, observed that an incidental circumstance in connection with the Institute was that it bad led to hearty co- operation between the members of the College and the town (hear, hear.) Students and young men of the town met together in the room of the Institute, which, he was sure, great mutual benefit; and in the bazaar again they had an instance of that co-operation. The College had been pleased, and he was saying that on behalf of the Principal, at being able to render assistance by placing the College at the disposal of the promoters and at being able to do anything to recognise the great help which the town bad certainly rendered to the College (cheers).—Mrs Davies-Evans, in a graceful speech, spoke of the good influence which the Institute should have in the town. The Institute had been established on a fundamentally right principle, that was the right of every human being to share in those things which made life worth living (cheers.) She expressed the hope that not only would the necessary recreation be be provided, but instruction given in laws of hygiene and health, a good library provided, and everything done to promote the real welfare and happiness of the members (cheers). She also observed that there was no object in which it gave her greater pleasure to render every assistance that was in her power.—On the proposition of Mrs Protheroe, seconded by Miss Winstanley, a vote of thanks was accorded Mrs Davies-Evans for her presence. There was again a large attendance at the fair on the second day, when the opening ceremony was performed by the Mayor (Mr R J Jones), who paid a well-deserved tribute to the work of the Institute in the town.—It should be added that the side shows at the fancy fair were various and of exceptional merit.—An exhibition of wireless tele- graphy, under the management of Messrs Player and D J Parry, both students of the college, was most interesting and novel, and gave the onlookers an excellent insight into the Marconi system. The wonders of the sea was another which caused a great deal of interest. Washing competitions under Miss Polly Morgan, and hat trimming under Miss Evans, caused the greatest amusement to on- lookers and participators. A most successful ping- pong tournament was under the management of Messrs R J Edwards and H Humpidge, to both of whom thanks are due for so ably and amicably managing the difficult task.—The dramatic per- formances were Sugar and Cream," under the management of Miss Puhe, and Beauty and the Beast," under the management of Mrs Ainsworth Davies. The [farmer, a comedy, met with the success it well deserved, and the artistes are to be heartily congratulated, one and all, upon the excel- lent rendering of their parts. The constant hilarity of the audience bore witness of their keen appreciation, and several requests have been made for a repetition of the performance at an early date. The latter, Beauty and the Beast," a fairy play, was much enjoyed by adults and children alike. The parts were well sustained.
^ LLANBADARN.
LLANBADARN. SARON CHAPEL.—A "cyfarfod dosparth" of the Calvinistic Methodists of this district was held at this chapel on Tuesday evening, when the Rev Wm. Jones opened a discussion on "The Incarnation." The Rev D. R. Williams, Salem, occupied the chair, and the Rev Isaac Joel, Gosen, secretary, was in attendance with a number of representatives of the several churches of this district. The opener gave a very lucid, concise, and eloquent exposition of the subject, which was listened to with much attention and interest. The Rev T. E. Roberts, M.A., Mr M. Edwards, Gosen. Mr Evan Evans, solicitor, Mr D. Samuel, M.A., and the Chairman took part in [the subsequent discussion. The meeting was a very successful one. It was decided to hold the next meeting at Ebenezer about the end of June, the meet- ing to be open to teachers of the Sunday schools. The subject set down ior discussion at the June meeting is" Justification by Faith," to be opened by the Rev T. E. Roperts, M.A.
Easter Vestries.
Easter Vestries. ST. MICHAEL'S, ABERYSTWYTH. The Easter Vestry of the parish of St. Michael's was held on Thursday morning last. Some diffi- culty was experienced in securing a quorum, but eventually business was proceeded with, there being present Archdeacon Protheroe (in the chair)' Rev J E Lloyd (curate), Mr E P Wynne, Mr J E Evans. Mr J D Spencer, and Mr R.W Richards.— The Archdeacon, in re-appointing Mr Wynne as his warden, said he was most acceptable to the parishioners generally, and he could only express his deep debt of gratitude to him for all he had done so self-denyingly and so faithfully. Speaking of the people's warden (Mr B Ellis Morgan), the Archdeacon said he had worked in perfect harmony with Mr Wynne, and in placing work upon his shoulders he knew they were willing shoulders and capable shoulders.—Mr J E Evans proposed the re-appointment of Mr B E Morgan as people's warden, Mr J D Spencer seconded, and the pro- position was carried.—Mr Wynne thanked the Archdeacon for his kind remarks and said his work was made much lighter by the hearty co-operation of the people's warden. The thanks of the congre- gation generally were due to Mr Morgan for the very deep interest he took in the welfare of the Church and he did not think anyone outside the clergy and himself knew how much time he devoted to its interests.—All the retiring sidesmen were re-appointed with the excepeion of Mr A J Hughes, who has removed from the parish. Mr J E Hughes and Mr R W Richards were appointed new sides- men.—The Archdeacon said he had had in his mind the question of whether they could find some way of making their sidesmen still more useful than they were. He wished it were possible to so combine them into a consultative body, so that they could meet from time to time and discuss matters connected with the welfare of the church. He did try some years ago to get the sidesmen to meet together, but the response was far from what he would call satisfactory. In the diocese generally an effort bad been made to interest laymen in the work of the church by having conferences, and he would make another effort to get the sidesmen together with the object of forming a consultative body, which could discuss matters of general interest to the church, MACHYNLLETH. The annual Vestry was held at the Parish Church on Thursday in last week. Canon Trevor presided. The account of the parochial charities were passed. un the motion ot Mr Clement, seconded by Mr Parsons, Mr Griffith was re-elected people's warden. Canon Trevor appointed Mr Gillart as his warden for the next twelve months.
NEWCASTLE EMLYN.
NEWCASTLE EMLYN. RURAL DISTRICT COUNCIL.—The monthly meet- ing of the Llanfyrnach Rural District Council was held on the 4tb inst, Mr Evan Thomas presiding. —Precepts for the coming year were signed, the total amount riquired being L16g.-The Surveyor's accounts for the quarter ending 31st March were examined and passed, and tenders for road materials weie considered and accepted, DISINTERMENT OF A BODY.—Great sensation was caused in this town and neighbourhood by the circulation of a report that a woman, buried last Monday at Llangunllo Churchyard, was the follow- ing day, at the wish of the deceased's family, disinterred and buried in another portion of the churchyard. The sexton dug the grave at the wrong spot, and not near the relatives who had predeceased her. SUDDEN DEATH.—On Saturday last a well- known figure passed away very suddenly in his 65th year. He was David Davies Fuller, Pelttre Court, who for many years held the office of sexton at St, Barnabas Chutch, Velindre, and was one of the oldest members of the Bronwydd Brass 13ani. He retired rather early to bed on Saturday evening, and his wife hearing some unusual sound went upstairs and found him in n dying state. An inquest was held by Mr Walters, of Carmarthen, on Monday last. and tne iisual verdict \Y;<i returned. OBITUARY.—Mr Evan Evans, Teitv View. Tre- wen, died on Friday evening last, at the advanced age of 84 years. His sons are Mr D Emlyn Evans, a well-known music composer and adjudicator, of Cemmes, and Prof. Ceri Evans, of Carmarthen. His daughter resides at Brynderwen, and attended the deceased in his illness. The deceased gentle- man was considered an authority on scriptural matters and naturally talented to no small degree, and had a vast amount of knowledge upon subjects generally. His funeral took place on Wednesday. ACCIDENT.—A fatal accident befel a farmer named James Davies, of Pantyrynn, Liandyssilio- gogo, on Friday evening last. When on his way homewards from a field his horse became frightened, and bolted towards the farmyard. The deceased, it appears, jumped down from the cart, and while doing so fell to the ground, the wheel of the vehicle passing over his body. He succumbed to his injuries on Sunday morning last. Dr Evans, of Penwig, New Quay, attended. The deceased leaves a widow and six children to mourn their loss, and great sympathy is shown towards them in their bereavement. An inquest was held on Tues- day last before Mr J H Evans, coroner, when a verdict of accidental death was returned. WEDDING.-On Thursday, the 3rd instant, an exceedingly pretty wedding was solemnized at Graig Baptist Chapel, by the Rev J Symlog Morgan, the contracting parties being Mr E Evans, draper, &c, Glynarthen, and Miss E Davies, London House, of this town. The bride was charmingly dressed in steel grey bengaline silk, trimmed with embroidered chiffon insertion, and a beautiful hat elt suite, and carried a lovely shower-bouquet of roses and lilies of the valley. The bride was given away by her brother (Mr D E Davies, London House), and was accompanied by Miss Evans (sister of the bridegroom), and Miss Nicholas, Brynberian, as bridesmaids, who were attired in very pretty electric blue dresses, trimmed with white satin and lace, and white chip hats, with chiffon and long ostrich feathers. They carried lovely bouquets, all the flowers being the gift of the bridegroom. The best man was the Rev E Jones, Pengraig, Cenarth (cousin of the bridegroom). The chapel was nicely decorated by Mrs Elias, Miss Davies, Emlyn-square; and Mr J W Rees (carpenter). The wedding breakfast was held at London House, to which about 30 guests were invited, and enjoyed a sumptuous repast. From an early hour there was considerable commo- tion in the town, the fit-in,- of guns being continu- ous, and there was a large display of flags and bunting. At Glynarthen also bonfires were lit, and other rejoicings were indulged in, all testifying to the high esteem in which both bride and bride- groom are universally held. The happy pair left in the afternoon. by the 4-50 p.m. train, for Cardiff, en route for London, amid the hearty good wishes of friends who crowded the station. The bride's going-away dress was of beaver cloth, Tuscan bat, trimmed with flowers, &c. The whole of the dresses and hats were the theme of general admiration. The following is a list ot the presents received :— Bridegroom to bride, diamond ring and gold curb bracelet; bride to bridegroom, diamond scarf pin Mr D E Davies (brother of the bride), hand painted ware, household linen, drawing room pictures and cheque; Me and Mrs Nicholas, ironmonger (sister and brother-in-law), drawing room cabinet, flower stand, whatnot, and fancy table; Miss Evans, Glyn- arthen (sister of bridegroom), silver tea service; Mr B Jones (brother), Tygwyn Farm, Cardigan, cheque; Mr Davies (uncle), Pantdaniel, cheque; Mr and Mrs Davies (uncle and aunt), Ffosyrhendy, drawing room clock Rev E Jones (cousin), Peny- graig, Cenarth, silver mounted marmalade jar Mr and Mrs Powell (uncle and aunt), Post-office, Rhyd- lewis, cheque; Mr Jones (cousin), Pwllgwair, silver mounted butter cooler; Mr Samuel Elias (cousin of the bride), hand painted coal vase; Mrs Morgan (aunt), set tea service Mr Davies (uncle), Pontar- dawe, dinner service; Mr J Davies (uncle), Llan- ddeusant, old china; Miss Bywater, Penybank Emlyn, silver bread fork Mrs Evans, Brynmarlog, copper mounted oak tray; Mr and Mrs Morris, Metropolitan Bank, set of silver serviette rings in case; Mrs Davies, Angel House, Emlyn, drawing room musical clock; Mr A P Davies, jeweller, Emlyn, silver mounted sugar basin and tongs; Rev and Mrs Symlog Morgan, case of ivory and silver mounted carvers; Miss Davies, Post Office, inlaid oak tray Miss E Davies, Emlyn-square, drawing room lamp; Messrs Evans Bros., London Stores, solid silver jam spoon in case; Mrs Hubert Williams, Gwynfryn, inlaid tray and flower vase; Mr D 0 Jones, schoolmaster, Glynarthen, case of carvers Mr and Mrs Nicholas, Brynberian, carved oak table; Miss Nicholas, do, hand painted fern vases Mrs Edwards, Penwernallt, biscuit casket; Mrs Morris, confectioner, Emlyn, silver cruet; Dr Powell, Adpar, set carvers and table silvers; Mrs Jones, Tanner's Hall, pair of plush mounted views; Mrs Evans, Cambrian House, hand painted water jug; Mrs Williams, Carriers Arms, half dozen ivory handled table knives Miss Davies, Confectioner Lloyd's-terrace, set of silver jam spoons; Mrs Williams, Mumbles, set of silver mounted toilet brushes Mr J Eynon, photographer, silver mounted pickle fork; Mr and Mrs Jones, Station-terrace, china tea pot and water jug; Miss Hetty Elias, Drovers Arms, half dozen table and dessert spoons Mrs Lewis, Aberarad, hand painted biscuit jar; Messrs J LI Nicholas and A LI Davies, Emlyn Castle, silver cruet; Miss A Lewis, Swan Hotel, silver mounted sugar basin and sifter; Miss Thomas, :Tonypandy, pair of china candlesticks; Mr and Mrs Owen, Capel Gwnda, breakfast cruet and butter cooler; Mrs Evans, Ivy Bush, Emlyn, silver jam spoon and sardine fork; Miss Thomas, Emlyn Boot Stores, pair of wine bottles; Mrs Rees Jones, Cadwganfach, set of jugs Miss A Davies, London House, carved oak stool; Miss Jones, LondonJHouse, pair of wine decanters; Miss Harries, London House, centre table vase; Mrs J Preton Jones, Hill House, brass ink stand; Mrs Thomas, Cerri Cottage, teapot; Mr D Jones, Graig Villa, 1- doz. silver dessert forks; Mr and Mrs Jenkins, Waenmaelog, pair bedroom chairs; Mrs Hughes, Ffynant, coffee jug; Miss E Harries, Porth street, pair hand painted vases; Mrs Esau, Porth-street, hot water jug; Mrs Williams, do., pair claret bottles; Miss B Evnon, Aberarad, sardine dish Miss E Evans, do., pair wine decanters Miss H J Williams, Sycambre-street, flower table centre; Miss H Jones, Aberarad, sugar basin and cream jug; Miss Thomas, New Shop, flower vase; Miss Bowen, Penlan, pair photo frames; Mr S Davies, butcher, teapot and hotwater jug; Mr H Atkins, Ebenezer-street, cake stand; Mrs Williams, New- port-road, Cardiff, mother of pearl serviette rings; Miss M A Morgan, Penlan, set table mats; Misses H and A Jones, Rose and Crown, pair china dogs; Miss M Jones, do., china vase; Master Tom Jones, do., china cup; Mr Tom Lloyd, grocer, water jug and half-dozen tumblers; Miss May Samuel, Llandifriog, biscuit jar; Miss A Davies, Cwm Farm, milk jug and glass; Mr E Thomas, cabinet maker, walnut bedroom chair: A Friend, set of jugs; Mrs Harries, Station- terrace, half-dozen cut glass tumblers; Mrs Thomas, Park Johnson, tea pot; Mrs Thomas, Fountain Hall, half-dozen silver tea spoons and tongs; Miss Thomas, Glanteifi House; water bottle and tumblers; the Misses George, Market-square, water bottle and flower vase; Miss Mary Evans, Cilforest, bedroom chair; Miss E A Howells, Fynnant Emlyn, butter cooler; Miss Jennie James, Ebenezer-street, hot water jug Miss Miles, Ty'r Dref, pair flower vases; Miss H Jones, Glaizer-street, pair china candlesticks; Miss Morgan, The Union, pair Japanese trays; Miss Lloyd, Cathays, Cardiff, pair embroidered linen sheets ? Mr anH M™ Ron" Ffynnant House, mantel border and bracket; A Friend, teapot; Mrs P Williams, Birmingham, table cover; A Friend, flower vase; Mrs Evans, School House, Church-street, cut glass water bottle; Mrs Jones, Llandifriog, dessert plates; Mrs Lewis, Newport, sugar basin and cream jug; Mr Jones, Penlone Farm, three dozen fresh eggs; Miss Evans, Brynhelig, cheese stands Miss Lewis, Ystrad, band painted hot water jug; Miss J rnuiips, liarringay, London, silver mounted salt cellars. BOARD OF GUARDIANS. I The fortnightly meeting of the Board of Guardians was held at the Workhouse, on Friday, 4th inst. There were present: The Rev Preben- dary R J Lloyd (chairman), Mrs Evans, Esgair Messrs Thomas Davies, Bronwion Evan Davies, Fforest; A F Evans (surgeon), Llandyssul; David Charles Jones, Pantycroyddyn; Thomas Thomas, Gyfeile; T Arthur Thomas (Unitarian minister), John H Evans, Penralltfacbnog; Joshua Griffiths, Gwndwn John Jones, Bwlcbclawdd David Davies, Dolaucwerchyr; Griffith Davies, Allty- corde Thomas Jones, Brenhinlle; David Thomas, Felincwm; John Davies, Pontgarreg; G M Wil- liams, Gelligatti; A E Jeremiah, Gilfachgweision Thomas Barrett, Cross Vale Thomas Davies, Glantalog Factory William Jones, Pengraigwen David Jones, Court Mill; John Lewis, Meiros Hall; John Clayton Jones, Newcastle Emlyn; Henry Davies, Sychnant; Daniel Lewis, Frondeg; Wm Marks, Penrallt; Evan Thomas, Coedllwyd; Philip Nicholas, Blaiddbwll; James Tbomas, Bwlchsais; Daniel Bowen, Troedyrhiw and John Jones, Lower Kings.—The Clerk reported that the balance in the treasurer's hands was £1,209 Os 7d.—The Master reported the number of paupers in the house during the past fortnight to be as follows First week, 19; corresponding week of last year, 13; second week, 17; corresponding week of last year, 13; number of vagrants relieved, 89; corres- ponding period last year, 68; imbeciles in the house, 3.-The Clerk laid before the Board the precepts for the current half-year, which from ti?nej-L the total amount required r dlff,erent Parishes being £ 2,884.— {Km?™ °nef'r\ ',evinS officer, reported that Evan f Llwynteg Ffostrasol, pauper, bad re- hnvo K' ° "^ron>_New Quay, and had applied to TTni™ 1S rek1^ re*'e* P3"! through the Aberayron iQft was ^ec'ded to grant his request.—A from Mr Wm Evans, of Manuan, ch, stating that he understood he had been appointed an overseer for West Cilrhedyn Parish for the ensuing year, and objecting to aot as such as ne was not a resident of that parish.-The Clerk 1 rtea mat the new assistant overseer for Clydey arwh submitted as his surities Messrs Evan Thomas, of Coedlloyd, and Dd Thomas,of Newcastle Emlyn, coal merchant. The surities were approved fr»,an ru8, ^ont* £ 250 ordered to be entered into.— w6 i,i, called attention to the fact thatthe vvorkhonse Buildings were only insured for £ 1,000. £ ><? moved that the sum be increased to £ ,uuu. Mr Thos Barret seconded, and the motion was agreed to.-The House Visiting Committee re- ported that Jane Howells, one of the Workhouse inmates, wished the Guardians to write to Mr Thomas, of Penybedd Farm, Burry Port, in whose service she has been for years, to know whether he would consent to receive her back as a servant. On the motion of Mr John A Evans, seconded by Mr John Lewis, the Clerk was instructed to write to Mr Thomas on the pauper's behalf.—A discussion took place as to the sale of gravel at the quarry vr r-C-«;0neS ar? obtained for the vagrant wards, Mr Griffith Davies stating that the moneys received therefor should he paid to the Guardians and not kept by the Master for his trouble, etc. It was ultimately resolved on the motion of Mr Thomas Davies, Bronwion, seconded by Mr Dd Jones,Court Mill. that all such monevs be Daid to the Gnardians. -Mr John Lewis moved a vote of thanks to the Chairman for his services during the past year. Mr John Davies seconded, and the motion was unani- mously agreed to. The Rev Preb R J Lloyd having suitably responded, a like vote of thanks was I accorded to Mr John Lewis for' his services as Vice Chairman, on the proposition of Mr John Davies, seconded by Mrs Evans.
" Merioneth, Standing Joint…
Merioneth Standing Joint Committee. The quarterly meeting was held at Bala on Tuesday when Mr 0 Slaney Wynne was re-elected chairman. The Sub-committee appointed to examine the police accounts reported that they were correct, and the re- port was adopted. The Chief Constable submitted his quarterly report showing the number of indictable offences committed during the quarter to be 4; non- indictable offences, 165, as compared with 184. The vagrants relieved at the casual wards numbered 1,169, as compared with 761 last year. Forty-two persons were proceeded against for drunkenness during the quarter, a decrease of 9. One publican was convicted for breach of the Licensing Act. On the motion of Mr John Davies, seconded by Mr C E Munro Edwards, a committee was appointed to inspect the police station and court house at Barmouth and report on the condition of the building to the next meeting. The following resolution, forwarded by the Clerk to the Standing Joint Committee of the County of Cam- bridge, was unanimously adopted :—That this Com- mittee wishes to bring to the notice of the Home Secretary the grievances under which the police reservists lie in forfeiting any claim on the pension fund for the years spent on active service, and to ask the Home Secretary to introduce a bill to amend the Police Pensions Act so as to provide that. compulsory service in the army shall count as service entitling a police constable to his pension, and that there shall be contributed from the Consolidated Fund such part of the pension as shall be proportionately attributable to the period of active service."—On the motion of Dr John Jones, a joint committee of the County Council and Standing Joint Committee was appointed to make inquiries into the question of letting the County Buildings. An application was made by the Festiniog Urban District Council for permission to utilise a small portion of the land adjoining the new police buildings at Blaenau Festiniog in erecting a fiire brigade station. It was resolved to recommend to the County Council that the application be granted on conaiuon tnat tne sire is approved ny tne suo- committee entrusted with the building of the new police station.
Merioneth Quarter Sessions.
Merioneth Quarter Sessions. These sessions were held at the County Hall, Bala, on Tuesday. Mr A Osmond Williams, M.P. (deputy chairman) presided. In charging the Grand Jury he expressed great regret at the absence of the chair- man, particularly as he expected that there would be a discussion as to what the county would do at the Coronation. However, he had no doubt an opportu- nity would be afforded hereafter. With regard to the report of the Chief Constable, he was glad to find a decrease of niue in cases of drunkenness, but there was an increase of eighty in vagrancy. He was sorry that he could not congratulate them that day upon the complete freedom of crime in the county of Merioneth, as he had done on many occasions in the past, but the two cases which would be brought before them were very simple, and they would find no difficulty in returning a true bill in each oase. On the motion of the :Chairmall, seconded by Mr R. S. 0 Wayne, the old members were unanimously re-elected on the Standing Joint Committee. John James Bridsley, Weymouth, was charged with burglariously entering the ;house of Mrs Harriet Phillips, Towyn, on the morning of the 21st of Feb- ruary, and stealiug therefrom a quantity of wearing apparel. The prisoner pleaded guilty, and was sentenced to six months' imprisonment with hard labour. John William Williams, Shop-y-Rhiw, Blaenau Fes- tiniog, was charged under the Bankruptcy Acts for obtaining goods on credit by means of false state- ments during April, 1900, from Messrs Brookfield, Aitcheson, and Messrs S. and J. Watts, Manchester. Mr Montgomery, instructed by Mr Thornton Jones, appeared to prosecute, and Mr T J Roberts, solicitor, Carnarvon, represented the defendant, who was found guilty,-The Chairman, in passing sentence, said the Bench had taken a lenient view of the case, and were giving him the benefit of the First Offenders' Act. He would be bound over in the sum of 450,aiid would have to find surities of E25 each.
j BARMOUTH.
BARMOUTH. DEATH OP THE REV. R. OWEN, B.D.—The death took place on Monday of the Rev Robert Owen, B.D., of Tanyfron, Barmouth. He was eighty-two. He was educated at Jesus College, Oxford, of which he was a Fellow from 1845 to 1864. He was Public Ex- aminer in Law, 1859-60. He was one of the editors of the Anglo-Catholic Library," and was the author of a work on the Canon Law, as well as of several theological treatises and "The Kymry Their Origin, History, and International Relations." Mr Owen in a communication to the press in 1893, expressed the opinion that the conditions of establishment and en- dowment render their continuance all but fatal to the Catholic character of the Church of England, and would have made large sacrifices to restore to her in- dependent liberty in the appointment of bishops and the securing of some voice to the parochial laity. Mr Owen was one of the largest property owners in Barmouth.
TOWYN.|
TOWYN. PETTY SESSIONS. The monthly Petty Sessions were held on Friday last before Messrs J Hughes Jones, H Haydn Jones H Davies, J Cbidlaw Roberts, M L Lewis, and H J Robinson. Overseers.—The following were appointed over- seers for the Parish of Towyn for the ensuing year: —Messrs D Edwards, Frankwell-street, Towyn W Jones Hughes, Lime-Street, Aberdovey; John Jones, Tynllwynhen, Towyn; and David Davies, Tafolgraig, Abertafol. Sheep Scab.-A number of persons were charged with that they having sheep affected with scab, bad not reported the same to the police. Ruth Jones, Pwllbelig, Aberdovey, had 14 sheep thus affected; John Davies, Bryncrug, Towyn, butcher, had 11 sheep; Lewis Williams, Tynymaes, Taly. llyn, six sheep; and David Owen, Penygarreg, Corris, 11 sheep. A fine of Is and costs was imposed in each case. Travellinq Without a Ticket.—John Robert Williams, Towyn, school-master, was charged by Henry Parry, Portmadoc, inspector on the Cam- brian Railway, with having on the 2nd September, 1901, having paid his fare from Machynlleth to Glandovey Junction, proceeded to Towyn without previously paying the additional fare, and with intent to avoid payment thereof. A fine of 10s and 8s 6d costs was imposed, No License.-Hurnpbrey Owen, Gwyddgwian, was charged by E O'Connor Horgan, Machynlleth, excise officer, with using a gun for the purpose of "1__ 1_1_- kdKing, Killing, ana pursuing a pheasant, without license or certificate. Defendant was fined £1 and costs.
* NEW QUAY
NEW QUAY COOKEBY.—The cookery classes are very well at- tended. and the Board School was crowded on Mon- day evening. Everything that the New Quay folks takes in hand turns out always a real success. The pity is that they are satisfied with too little. URBAN COUNCIL ELECTION.—This election took place last Monday, when the Anti-Waterites succeeded in carrying everything before them so New Quav has decided:once again to remain without water and all that will tend to fnrther the prosperity of the place. The-following is the result of the poll;-Elected- Capt D Evans, 184; Mr Wm James, 183; Mr Griffith Griffiths, 154; Capt E Jones, 152; Mr Evan Evans, 149; Capt John Rees, 145; Mr Thomas James, 134 Capt John James, 131; Mr Lewis Davies, 120. Not elected—Capt Thomas, 101; Mr W Thomas (Brynar- for), 91; Capt John Vaughan, 89; Mr T Timothy, 46 Mr Thomas Williams, 11. Great things. are expected yom the new Council.
..L -.. ABERDOVEY.
..L ABERDOVEY. TEMPERANCE, "Plenydd," the well known temperance orator, delivered a capital address at the Assembly Rooms on Monday evening. The hall was crowded. The singing was good and vigor- ous and proved a great help to the meeting EASTER GOLF TOURNAMENT. The meeting was continued on Tuesday aftemooa in last week, when the second round for the Graa Lihallenee CUD WAA thn .1.a v.„; n i_ T T «Jviij UCiUt U1V- first best eighr in first round. They played off Match play v. Bogey. The results were:— atson, Birmingham (winner of Match play v. Bogey. The results were:- H G Watson, Birmingham (winner of T. XT CUP) a11 sqtiarfr B Norbury 3 down B Darwin 4 O G Goodman, Handsworth 4 <0. C H Allcock, captain 5 M A W Pryce Jones, Newtown 5 *1 Dr Dig-gam, Wolverharopton. 7 p A n ■ar ^agoaston .card not returned un Wednesday morning the second round for the Howell Challenge Cup was played. The first eight players in Monday's play were to play off by match T P TI-II /e.° place in this round was taken by- J X* Hill, of Birmingham, who withdrew, as he left. ir< °n ruesday- The result of this was tbafc J G Gifford and E Evershed tied for eighth place.. They played by match play on Tuesday, whop- Gifford proved fit for the place. Results of tbe morning rouud were:- H S Pelham, Oxford, beat R A Pattersoo, Wolverhampton by 6 up and 4. I F C Wright, Oxford, beat A A Somervillc, Handsworth bv 4 UD and 3. L Todd, Eton, beat J Webster Forbes by 3 up and 2. J G Gifford, Stafford, beat M Dixon, Black. pool, by 1 up on the eighteenth green. The semi-final round was played off in the after- noon when L Todd beat H S Pelham by 3 up and 1; and J G Gifford beat F C Wright by 2 up. Ther- latter match was a very close one. The final round was between old Gifford, Staf- ford (who had fought hard to the last), and L Todd, Eton. The game between them was very interesting and exciting. The fight for the win was kept up till the last. All holes were won only by a stroke, and that being chiefly a put on the green. Had it not been for the railway drive which Gifford did at seventeenth, it would have been a halved match,, but this drive settled matters, and placed Todd the possessor of Howell's Cup for one year, with Club's gold memento. This round was Gifford's best during his Easter stay. L Todd, who had only played on the links last Christmas, proved himself a strong man. The chief characteristics in his game was his steadiness and coolness. Result of match was a win for Todd by 3 up and 1. Among the spec- tators who witnessed the game were B Darwin, D L Howell (secretary), F C Wright, F Janion, L T Eynon, B R Jukes, and many others. Darwin seemed to be very excited about it.
BORTH.
BORTH. INDISPOSITION.—His numerous friends will regret 0 learn that Mr T. H. Hughes, Bardsey View, the Energetic secretary of the Borth Golf Club, has been 'ndisposed for some days, and was unable to be pre- sent at the recent tournaments. It is to be hoped that he will soon be well and about again. GOLK.—The following were the scores in the Cam. brian Challenge Cup competition, played on Easter Mondav-- -J 1ST ROUXD, 2ND ROUND. Score. H'cap. Nett Score. H'cap. Nett. T- L. P. Hughes 94 7 87 93 7 86 173 E, Edwards 97 9 88 96 9 87 175 A. Hill 95 .10 85 .100 .10 90 175 C. A. Jones 96 7 89 98 7 91 180 H. 0. Jones 105 .14 91 .109 .14 95 188 J. A. Lane 109 .20 89 .117 .20 97 186 J. S. Gruth 109 .14 95 .107 .14 93 188: H. Bell 106 9 97 .102 9 93 190 F. L. Gruth 109 .14 95 .112 .14 93 193 Bruce Moore 112 .13 99 .116 .13 .103 202 Mr L. P. Hughes was the winner of the cup, and the second prize was awarded to A. S. Hill, after a tie.
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LLANBRYNMAIR DISTRICT COUNCIL ELECTION. The polling in the election of two members on the Machynlleth Rural District Council took place on Monday. The two retiriug members, Messrs E M Jones and Rufus Owen, were opposed by Mr JobD Watkin, Bont. The polling began at noon in the two wards. The polling place for the Lower Ward was the British School, where Mr David Evans, solicitor Machynlleth, and Mr E Morgan, Machynlleth, was poll clerk. The polling place for the Upper Ward was the National School Mr David Morgan, Machynlleth, presided, and Mr H G Griffiths was the poll clerk. The number of votes recorded was 153, and the re- sult was Evan M Jones 97 Rufus Owen 85 John Watkin. 85 Messrs E M Jones and Rufus Owen were declared elected, Mr Rufus Owen's return being determined by lot taken by the Returning Officer. Mr E M Jones has represented the parish for seven years and Mr Rufus Owen for three years.
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♦ LLANYBYTHER. VESTRI MEKTIN6.—The annual Easter Vestry meeting was held at the Parish Church on Wed- nesday 2nd inst. The Rev J Morris, M.A., vicar, occupying the chair. Mr Evan Jones, Glantren- fawr, was re-elected vicar's warden, while Mr John Jones, Railway House, was again elected people's warden. The accounts for the year were read through and proved to be satisfactorily. The Vicar regretted the vestry room had not been finished, but he hoped that it would be completed soon. TENNIS CLUB.—At the Committee meeting held in connection with this club. Mr W J Williams, Dolgader House, the hon secretary for the past year, read the accounts which showed a balance in hand. Mr W Oakley, Highmead, was elected secretary for the coming year. Judging from the efforts of the new and energetic secretary the club promises to be as successful as ever. The new ground is at present being laid out and without a doubt with but a little effort it will make splendid courts. Already substantial subscriptions have been received from Colonel Davies-Evans, the gener- ous squire of Highmead. Mr J Vaughan Pryse, J.P., Bwlchbychan, and Mr Delmie Davies-Evans, Pantglas. SUNDAY SCHOOL TREAT.—The Church annual Sunday School treat was held last Wednesday week. In the afternoou tea was served to the members of the Sunday School, who partook heartily of the delicacies set before them. The ladies did everything to make everybody enjoy themselves, and the presence of Mrs Morris alone was sufficient to assure a welcome to all. After tea oranges were distributed to all the children and also rustic sports were held in the Black Lion Field where competitions of more than ordinaiy interests were indulged in. The most exciting event of the day was the married men's race. At the first post the Carmarthen Lad led, but ¿ 1. "L l! 1 somenow or oiuer oeiore ne reacned the second post he collapsed in quite a Ho. ho," style. Here Jones, Jenkins, Bowen, and Davies passed him, Jones finally winning at the sprint, hi the even- ing a concert was held with the Rev J Morris, M.A.. vicar, fn the chair.
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