Welsh Gazette and West Wales Advertiser

A lllJRAV RON URBAN DISTRICT COUNCIL. The annual meeting of the Council was held on Thursday. Present: Councillors D. Pennant James (chairman), D. Griffith (vice- chairman), W. Thomas, J. G. Rees, W. Edwards, Henry Davies, D. R. Davies, John J. Davies G. Edwin Davies, D. A. Davies, E. Gandy, Messrs. B. C. Jones (clerk), B. E. Howell (surveyor). Correspondence. A letter was read inviting the Council to appoint delegates to attend the National Congress to consider the Housing Bill. It was ordered to be laid on the table. Mr. Jenkin James, County Education Clerk, wrote enclosing a list of subjects of lectures the Council could avail themselves of—they included cookery, sick-nursing, and laundry. Mr. Gandy stated there was a strong de- sire for the cookery lectures, and he pro- posed they app1.v for them. Mr. Edwin Davies seconded, and it was resolved to ask for the cookery lectures and demonstrations. Tenders. Tenders for repairing and painting the Lovers' Bridge,' and the one over the leet leading to same were considered. They were as follows :-John Jones, 16, Victoria- street, £6; Mr Walton Davies, £8 18s. 6d.; Mr. Evan Lewis, £6 19s. 6d. Mr. W. L. Thomas proposed it be given Mr. John Jones.—Mr. Gandv seconded. The Chairman: Is there any loophole in the specification ? The tenders vary con- siderably.—Mr. W. L. Thomas: They have all tendered according to the specifications. Let him sign the specification book and that will cover us. It was eventually agreed to J accept Mr. John Jones' tender. The Rate. The next question was to fix a rate for the current year. Last year it was 2s. 4d. in the £ —Mr. Gandy, chairman of the Finance Committee, brought in a detailed account of the financial position of the Council, and submitted that to meet the current ex- penses and to carry out the improvements they contemplated doing, the rate would have to be advanced, and the Finance Com- mittee recommended 2s. 8d. in the £ .—an J increase of 4d. in the £ .—Speaking in sup- port of his proposal, Mr. Gandy stated they all kn?w several important projects Were on the board. The Slaughter House would absorb at least £500. There was a strong probability of the Railway being carried through, and they would be expected to contribute about JE630 toward that: again, some 500 tons of road metal was required; which at the most economical estimate was 4s. per ton. That would mean £100. The North-road drain would cost some £50; and after drawing cheques for bills due that evening they had practically nothing to go on with.—Mr. D. R. Davies as a member of the Finance Committee, said he could not see that the rate was required to be advanced at all this year.—The Clerk stated that the Council had been to the bad at the bank during this financial year; that it was only now. that the Council could show a favourable balance, and the members sign- ing the cheques were responsible, and if there was an overdraft they could be sur- charged the amount of the cheques.— Mr. Gandy: Then I will be afraid to sign the cheques for the next three months.—Mr. D. R. Davies: I will sign them then.—Mr. Henry Davies: What has been our greatest indebtedness to the bank during the year The Clerk: £ 47.—The Clerk was then de- sired to read the financial account for the year. Up to July nothing had been paid to their credit: and on July 5th they were £47 2s. 6d. overdrawn.—Mr. W .L. Thomas: Would that be the fault of the collector?— The Clerk: Yes. But you did not make the rate before May, and it would take him six weeks to prepare his books. In December again they were £42 6s. lOd. to the bad. It was from there on, the account showed a favourable balance.—Mr. Henry Davies: A lot has been said about our responsibility in case of overdraft, and what we would owe the bank if they charged us. As the usual bank charge for overdraft is lth per cent. per half-year, the whole liability would amount to 14 pence or about one) penny each.—Mr. D. R. Davies: Quite right, Mr. Davies.—Mr. Henry Davies: Is it not a fact Mr. Clerk that we are this year in a better financial position than the Council has ever been before?—The Clerk: Yes, we are.— Mr. Henry Davies: Taking into considera- tion that we have paid all the debts of the last Council also that we have an amount equal to a 5d. rate at the bank to the good, no rate would be required to be levied for slaughter house this year, therefore, I pro- Pose that the rate for the current year be 2s. 4d. in the £ as last year.—Mr. D. R. Davies seconded.—It was then resolved that the rate remain at 2s. 4d. in the The Chair. The next business was to appoint a Chair- man for the ensuing year. Before vacating the chair, Mr. Pennant James stated that his year had come to an end. He knew he had many shortcomings, but he thanked all the members for their invariable support and consideration. He had not been able to do much, and important projects were not completed due to financial crisis. He hoped this would shortly be overcome, and that the future would be brighter, and that they would not be made the subject of the criticisms and taunting of the local Press. as they had been in the past. He also thanked all the officials for their services. The Chairman then vacated the chair, which the Clerk took pro tem.—Mr. W. L. Thomas proposed a hearty vote of thanks to the re- tiring chairman.—Mr. Gandy seconded, and stated he had indeed been an ideal chair- man.—The vote was carried with a round of applause, and Mr. James thanked the numbers.—Mr. W. L. Thomas proposed that Mr. D. Pennant James, the retiring Chair- man be re-appointed for the current year.— Mr. D. R. Davies seconded.—Messrs. E. Gandy and Henry Davies supported, and th, old Chairman was re-appointed unani- mously.—Mr. James, on re-taking the chair. stated he was much touched and honoured at the mark of confidence they had shown in him. He hoped a spirit of progress wcuJd be infused into the work of the Council; and that they would aim at some common gfjod. Although there had been no discord in the past, he hoped that in future they would go at everything whole-hartedly, and that when they went out of office the rate- payers could say they had done something. He again thanked them. The Vice-Chair. Mr. W. Edwards proposed, and Mr. Hy. Davies seconded, that Mr. D. Griffiths, the retiring vice-chairman be re-apip|ointed.— Mr. W. L. Thomas proposed Mr. John G. Rees.—Mi-. Gandy seconded.—Only two voted for Mr. Rees, and Mr. Griffiths was declared elected. The Committees. Mr. D. Griffiths proposed that the differ- ent committees be appointed en bloc.—Mr. y L. Thomas protested against this, stat- ing it was not a proper way to get the sense of the meeting.—Mr. Gandy stated he had prepared slips of paper, and that the members could vote by ballot, and this method was adopted. Public Works. Messrs. D. A. Davies, Henry Davies, E. Gandy, W. L. Thomas, G. Edwin Davies, and D. Griffiths. Lights. Messrs. D. R. Davies, Henry Davies, E. Gandy, D. Griffiths, W. L. Thomas. Hearse. D. A. Davies, D. R. Davies, E. Gandv. D Griffiths, and J. G. Rees. Public Health. Messrs. D. A. Davies, P. R. Davies, Hv Davies, E. Gandy, and D: Griffiths. i Finance Messrs. D. R. Davies, D. A. Davies, Henry Davies, E. Gandy, and W. L. Thomas. Overseers. Capt. J. Williams, Bridgend House was appointed overseer for Henfynyw Lower, and Mr. Lewis Jenkins, North-road, for Llan- ddewi Lower.

NEWQUAY. Urban Council.—The Council has elected Councillor Griffiths as its chairman for next year, and Councillor T. Wallis Thomas, vice- chafrman. Ministerial.—It is expected that before long the members of the Tabernacle will ex- tend an invitation to a promising young minister, and the name of Mr. Gwilym Wil- liams at present at the Theological Col- lege is mentioned. Gymanfa Ganu.—On Wednesday last the annual singing festival in connection with the C.M. denomination of the district was held at the Tabernacle. There were large congregations, especially at the evening ser- vice. the sacred edifice being crowded. This year's conductor was Mr. < D. Jenkins, Mus. Bac, Aberystwyth. The meetings were pre- sided by Mr. James Thomas, Cross Inn, the I Revs. O. T. Davies, Llanarth and — Jones, Pensarn, and addresses were given by several minister". The singing throughout was of a high order, and showed much pre- paration. The organists were Mrs. James, Arvon View; Miss James, Oranogfa; Miss Evans, Polruan, and Mrs. Thomas, Man- chester House. DEPARTURE OF THE REV D. M. DAVIES. PRESENTATION MEETING. There was a large assembly at Towyn Con- • gregationai Chapel comprising of members of the denomination and the many admirers' of the pastor, Rev. D. M. Davies, who had congregated to take leave of them upon his departure to Waunarlwydd.The weather was rather unpropitious, and prevented many from attending, but the attendance amply proved Mr. Davies' popularity within and outside his denomination. The meeting was presided over by the Rev. W. Prytherch, Wern, and the introductory portion having been introduced by the Rev. J. Howell, Llwyncelyn and Mr. Picton Jones, The Rev. Mr. Prydderch, ia the course of his introductory remarks, said he deeply re- gretted the occasion for the departure of Mr Daves. He was fond or him, and the more he thought of him the more he admired him. He rejoiced to learn of the work which Mr. Davies had done, and he trusted that the good expressions of feeling which existed, would continue. He had done noble work in various ways, and not only in his capacity as a minister but also as a nationalist. He left Towyn in a better position than when he accepted its pastorate, and his good work would be carried down to posterity. He regretted to see him part, indeed he re- gretted all departures, but there was some- thing in Towyn which enticed its ministers to leave and all for betterment. The con- gregation must not think that they can retain the services of their pastors for ever, for they must go and seek better places, as the field of labour was wide. Mr. Davies now leaves for an important sphere which required the services of an energetic min- ister. and in going to Waunarlwydd they must think that his duties would be lighter for it was a larger place with plenty of scopes to work.—He (Mr. Prytherch) urged the congregation to be cautious in selecting a successor. No doubt they would have many invitations for "supplies" as many, no doubt, would be craving for the post, but too many" supplies" tended to lower the dignity of the pulpit. Captain Thomas, Park-street, on behalf of the chapel, read correspondence from Mr. D. S. Davies, Felinfach, and the Rev. Stephen Jones, rector, who paid Mr. Davies a high tribute, the rector stating that in Mr. Davies, he shQuld lose a honest fellow- worker and a gtfileless friend. Captain Thomas, continuing, said that on behalf of the congregation he extended Mr. and Mrs. Davies their best wishes and a successful career in their new sphere. They would no doubt, carry with them pleasant memories of New Quay, for they had resided there dur- ing the fervous times of the revival. He (Capt. Thomas) was quite accustomed to the practice of parting, and there was nothing pleasanter again in one's life than to see those persons return, but he did not know whether they would ever see Mr. and Mrs. Davies return, if so. he would be accorded a hearty welcome. He asked Mr. and Mrs. Davies to accept their best felicitations, and their hope that they would have a pros- perous life. The Rev. J. H. Williams (W.), Aberayron, said that he must also admit that he was losing a friend in Mr. Davies, and during their four years' acquaintance- ship it had not changed. It was the pleas- ure of one's life to have a friend, and he had in Mr. Davies an ideal friend. The Rev. O. T. Davies, Llanarth, referred to Mr. Davies' work among the feeble and the aged who would suffer pecuniary as well as spiritually by his departure. He was above sectarianism, and his services were always at the disposal of every good move- ment irrespective of denomination. Mr. J. C. Jones. Llanarth, Rev. J How- ells, Llwyncelyn also spoke. Mr. Evan Lewis, Hock street, the oldest member then presented Mr. Davies with a purse of gold containing £25.. In acknowledging, the Rev. D M Davies who suffered from throat trouble, regretted that he could not reply properly owing to his voice, but they could well agree with him of the words in the old tune which read "Ti wyddost beth ddywed fy nghalon." They must acknowledge that he had done his best although they were not possibly at all times in agreement, still he had aimed to do his best. He had his principles, which he had maintained throughout his pastorate. He had also seen many changes, the deaths of the older deacons and the introduction of the new, but despite all this they must not think that his connection yith Towyn was completely severed. He had seen many of their youth depart for Glamorganshire and as he was now going also thither he trusted that he could still aid them during the per- iod of their life. He had. always stood up for the poor, and those in adversity, a work which was the pleasure of one's life, and the work which he rejoiced to do. He did not think that all the remarks said that evening were correct for if so he should have gone up to London as a Cabinet Min- ister long ago. Mr. J. C. Jones had touch- ed upon his duties as a guardian, but he said it unhesitatingly that Mr. J C Jones was one of the best guardians in the county to-day, for he was a man who put his heart into the work. Some persons blamed Mrs. Davies that she was the cause of this de- parture. That was incorrect. He was now going to a church which had hundreds of members, a large percentage of whom were young men, who required assistance, and, therefore, it was not a place for ldlenss. He would like them to take more interest in Temperance which was one the greatest evils connected with the churches. Mr. Joseph Evans having sung a solo, with verses specially composed for the occa- sion, further speeches were delivered by the Revs. Lewis Evans, B.A., Wig; E. J. Ed- wards, Bryn; W. Griffiths, Maenygroes; Messrs. Wm. Thomas, Brynarfor, Morgan Evans, J.P.. Oakford, and the Rev. W Aer- wyn Jones (B.), all of whom paid high tri- butes to Mr. Davies as a friend and pastor. The Rev. J. H. Williams, Aberayron having rendered a solo, the meeting terminated throuhh prayer. _n.

ALLTYPLACCA. Quarterly Meetings.—The Easter meet- ings of the now venerable South Wales Uni- tarian Society, were held last Wednesday and Thursday- at AlItyplacca. Chapel, when there was an exceptionally largathering of ministers and worshippers. When held in Cardiganshire, the Glamorganshire min- isters usually occupy the pulpit as preachers —this custom being well observed on the present occasion. The senior minister, the Rev. Rees J. Jones, M.A.; the chaired bard. the Rev. Alva Richards; the appointed preacher for the day, the Rev. Melchisidech Evans, and the Rev. D. G. Rees. All from Glamorganshire, officiated. The Rev. John Davies, now the senior Unitarian minister in Cardiganshire; Rees O. Jones, Lampeter; T. Arthur Thomas Llandyssul: E. O. Jen- kins, Llwynrhydowen, and other ministers also took part in the services at the public meeting held under the presidency of Capt. Davies, Rhydowenfach. Resolutions in favour of the Licensing and Education Bills I were passed. The catering for the visitors was well and expediouslv performed by the ladies of the congregation, and an army of assistants.

Malhknuexh. The Badmington Club.—The annual ball took place at the Wynnstay Hotel on Friday, when there were between fifty and sixty present. Obituary.—Mr. Evan Jones, Fedw Farm, Penegoes, died on Friday last after a short illness, at the age of 65. He leaves a widow and two daughters with whom much sym- pathy is felt. The funeral took place. at Machynlleth cemetery on Wednesday.—The death took place on Tuesday morning of Mrs Evans, wife of Mr. John Evans, Maespandy Farm. She had been ailing for some time. County School.—An adjourned meeting of the Governors was held on Tuesday, when there were present Mr. W. M. Jones (chair- man), Mr. J. M. Breeze (vice-chairman). Mr Richard Rees, Dr. A. O. Davies, Mr. T. Par- sons, Mr. T. R. Morgan and Mr John Row- lands (clerk).—The management committee reported several improvements required about the school premises, and it was decided that these be carried out.—Messrs. Richard Rees, J. M. Breeze, T. R. Morgan and T. Parsons were appointed to audit the school accounts for the past year. Singing annual singing festival of the Wesleyans in the Machyn- lleth, Towyn, and Dinas Mawddwv circuits was held on Monday at Machynlleth, and was largely attended. In the absence of Mr Wilfrid Jones, of Wrexham, through illness, Mr. David Jenkins, Mus. Bac., Aberystwyth, was engaged at short notice as conductor, and he discharged his duties in a very satis- factory manner. The singing was very good, although the male voice were not up to the usual standard, as many of the young men have, owing to the present depression in the slat? trade, had to leave the district to seek employment in South Wales and elsewhere. The Rev. EVan Isaac. Machynlleth, presided at the afternoon meeting, and the Rev. O. Madoc Roberts, Towyn, at the evening meet- ing. The accompanists were Miss Susie Davies, Aberdovey, and Miss Jennie Hum- phreys: A.L.C.M., Machynlleth. The sec- retarial duties were ablv carried out ôy Mr. J. J. Ellis, Machynlleth, and Mr. E. L. Rowlands, Aberdovey, acted as treasurer. BOARD OF GUARDIANS. The annual meeting of the Machynlleth Board of Guardians was held at the Board Koom on Wednesday last when there were present Mrs. Mary Thomas, Messrs. Richard Giliart, Edward Hughes, David Evans, John Edwards (Penegoes), M. E. Francis, Evan j Jones Thomas Jenkins, Humphrey Jones, Daniel Davies, Hugh Jones, John Davies, Edward Jones, John Thomas Jones, John Evans, Richard Hughes, John Edwards (Cemmaes), Owen Owen, William Jones, w-th Messrs. David Evans (clerk) and D. Morgan (assistant clerk). On a vote by ballot, Mr. M. E. Francis was appointed chairman for the ensuing year.—■ Mr. Francis thanked his colleagues for the honour conferred upon him. He hoped that he would be given their cordial co-operation and sympathy in carrying out the work. He had never sat on a: Board that worked so harmoniously as the Machynlleth Board had done in the past, and whatever changes the future had in store for the poor law ad- ministration he hoped that the good feel- ings which had prevailed would be con- tinued. Mr. John Edwards, Penegoes, was ap- pointed vice-chairman, and he thanked the Board for the unexpected honour which had fallen to bis lot. He hoped to support the chairman though the fireplace might cause some heat. (Laughter). Mr. Gillart proposed that Mr. E. Morris Jones be appointed a co-opted member in recognition of his valuable services to the Board. It was true that he had not been elected by the parish, but he had great pleasure in proposing his appointment.— Mr. Ed. Hughes seconded the proposal, which was carried unanimously. It was resolved that the whole Board should form the Finance Committee, three members to form a quorum.—The Vice- Chairman expressed a hope that the mem- bers would attend the committee more re- gularly than in the past. The Vice-Chairman called attention to tho importance of selecting an Assessment Com- mittee that would be representative of the various parishes. Things cropped up which required men of local knowledge. The fol- lowing were ultimately appointed:—Messrs M. E. Francis, John Edwards (Cemmaes), E. Hughes, Richard Gillart, John Edwards, (Penegoes) Richard Hughes, Daniel Davies, David Gillart, Humphrey Jones, Thomas Jenkins, David Evans, and E. M. Jones. The following were appointed to the Visit- ing Committee:—Mrs. Mary Thomas, Messrs John Edwards (Oemmaes), John Edwards (Penegoes), Evan Jones, R. Gillart, and E. Hughes. The Master (Mr. John Jones) reported the number in the House as 24, viz., 7 males, 13 females, and 4 children; against 27 in the corresponding period of last year. Dur- ing the last two weeks 154 vagrants had been admitted as compared with 112 in the same period last year. The estimates were presented, and the Clerk explained that the county calls were something similar to last year, Montgomery being d. less in the and Merioneth at the same figure as last year, but some differ- ence would be made in some parishes through newly erected school buildings which would make the calls higher. The Union estimate for poor law purposes is practically the same, being 9d. in the j6. COUNTY SCHOOL GOVERNORS. The monthly meeting of Governors was held on Friday when there were present, Mr. J. M. Breese (vice-chairman) in the chair; Messrs. Ed. Rees, T. Parsons, T. R. Morgan, Dr. Williams and Mr. John Row- lands (clerk). The Chairman. Mr. Parsons asked if it was true that Mr. W. M. Jones, who had been appointed chairman would decline to take office.— Mr. Ed. Rees said he had not sent in any official intimation of that. Scholarships. A notice from the County Governing Body was received with regard to the scholarship examinations which would be held on the 4th July. There will be the entrance scholarships and the David Davies' Mem- morial Scholarship.—The usual arrange- ments as regards advertising were ordered to be carried out. Pupil Teachers' Fees. The Clerk reported that £21 had been re- ceived in respect of the fees and had been paid into the treasurer's fund.—The Chair- man asked if there was still any balance due. and if so, what amount.—The Clerk said it was about JE11. This sum did not come within the year, but ought to have been paid a year in advance.—Mr. Parsons asked if it was not because the children did not attend school, payment had been delayed. —The Clerk replied in the negative. He suggested that they apply for this £11 and the suggestion was agreed to. The Football Field. It was reported by the Clerk that the Committee appointed to consider the ques- tion of improving the condition of the foot- ball field had not yet met, nothing, as far as he knew, had been done to the field since th? last meeting, or even since the Febru- ary meeting. The Headmaster had been asked to keep the children from playing on it. and Mr. Meyler had followed out the in- structions.—Mr. Parsons said the matter ought to be attended to. He would move that a meeting be called as soon as possible. —Tt was eventually agreed that the Com- mittee should meet on Tuesday. The Audit. Since the last meeting, the Clerk said he had received nothing more about the ac- counts. Mr. David Morgan, who had been asked to audit tho accounts, had refused to do so. Mr. Parsons proposed that the same steps be taken this year to audit the accounts as in previous years and furthermore that the two persons who audited last year should do so this year again. In reply to questions it was ascertained that Messrs. W. M. Jones and Richard Rees were the and/tors last year. Mr. T. R Morgan said exceptional cir- cumstances had risen and exceptional steps should be taken. He thought an outsider should be tnken to andit the books. Mr. Parsons said Mr. Morgan knew per- ^eptlv ve|| that the balance slie?t was per- fectly plain, and there was no reason at all Y1V should not two stovernors do it since thera fl-n" 'TO dlfficuTTv. The Ohu'-nmn said be was under the ',Tiprossion th*»t a resolution had been passed ™at an outsider should do the auditing. If so, Mr. Parson's resolution was out of I order. Mr. Parsons: Certainly not, since an out- sider has refused to do so. Mr. E. Rees proposed that they defer the question until Tuesday, so that they could I see the persons who audited it last year. The Chairman suggested it would be better to call a special meeting of the Governors. ° Dr. Williams said he thought there was a suggestion at the last meeting that the books should be sent to the Clerk cf the Education Committee. Mr. Parsons: The usual custom is to have two Governors to audit the accounts, and I move that that be done. Mr. E. "Rees said the two who audited them last year were not present at the meeting. Mr. Parsons said they could. appoint two other governors. Dr. Williams asked if the discussion was order in face of the resolution relating to an outsider. Phe Clerk, having looked up the minutes, said the resolution contained no reference to an outsider, but to David Morgan. Mr. Parsons said he was quite willing to audit the accounts. Mr. Richard Rees having been named as the other auditor, Dr. W.'lliams and Mr. E. Pees felt sure he would not accept the position. Mr. E. Rees then proposed and Dr. Wil- liams seconded that a special meeting of the Governors be convened on Tues- day to discuss the matter, and this was carried by a majority. Payments. Mr. T. R. Morgan asked the Clrrk f the hil1 presented at the last meeting had been paid.—The Clerk said that those who bad called for the cheoues had had them. That was the usual course taken. Rills amounting to £1 9s. were ordered to be paid that day.

L~i<"A N i > V S SI: L. Marriage.—On April 20th at Free North Church, Inverness. Scotland, the marriage was solemnised between Mr. S. J. Down, Inland Revenue, and Miss Elizabeth Gum- ming, eldest daughter of Mr. Wm. Frazer, Stafford Villai Inverness. Mr D. Mackie Fraser acted as man, and Miss Jessie Fraser (sister of the bride) and Miss Ethel Down (sister of bridegroom), acted as bridesmaids. The church was crowded, and after the service a reception was held in the Church schoolroom when over 200 guests attended. The presents were numerous and costly. 4_ DEATH OF CAPTAIN STEWART. Captain James Stewart, J.P., D.L., of Alltyrodyn, Llandyssul, died at Bognor 011, Thursday evening at the age or 77. He was j second son of Alexander Stewart, of Wood- ford Hall, Woodford, and 5, Cambridge- square, London, W., by Agnes Marshall, daughter of Edmond Logan, of Clarkstone) co. Stirling, N.B. He was captain in the Royal Madras Horse Artillery, and served in thea Indian Mutiny, married Louis Charlotte, daughter of James Butler, of the Indian Army, and had two sons and two daughters, James Logan Stewart, Lieutenant 7th Hussars, who pre-deceased his father, having married Hon. Eveline Dormer, and left two sons, Captain W. E. L. Stewart, D.S.O., late Welsh Regi- ment, married Mary Helena Rice, Mrs War- dell and Mrs. Pryse-Rice. He was a man of sterling character and unbounded generosity, a staunch Churchman and a Conservative. The mortal remains of the late Captain J. Stewart, Alltyrodyn, Llandyssul, were conveyed from Bognor to New Quay Road Station and thence by road to St. David's Church, where the body lay over night. The church had been draped in black and decorated profusely with flowers. At noon on Tuesday the heavy downpour of rain did not prevent a large representative gather- ing of the neighbouring gentry and of the public generally at tha church. The chief mourners were the Hon. Mrs. Logan Stew- art (daughter-in-law) and Masters Stewart (two), Captain and Mrs. W. Stewart (son and daughter-in-law), Mr. and Mrs. War- dell (son-in-law and daughter), Mr. and Mrs. Pryse-Rice, Llwynybrain, and Miss I Stewart, Bognor (sister). The Rev. J. R. Jones, vicar, read the ser- vice, assisted by the Rev. J. A. G. Howell, curate-in-charge of Hundleton, and the Rev. D. A. Jones, curate of Llandyssul. The service was fully choral, and several special hymns, including, Peace, Perfect Peace," were sympathetically rendered. The Rev J. R. Jones read the service at the graveside. Wreaths were sent by the Hon. Mrs. Stewart and Masters Stewart. Mr. and Mrs. Pryse-Rice (Llwynbrain), Mr. and Mrs. Wardell (Ludlow), Captain and Mrs. W. Stewart, Mr. and Mrs. Morgan Jones (Southsea), Miss Stewart (Machonochie House), Bognor, choir and congregation of Capel Dewi Church, Oapt. and Mrs. Duckworth; the household servants Mr. and Mrs. H. Brig- stocke (Camnant), Mr. Harford (Fal- condale) Mr. J. D. Rees, M.P., and Mrs. Rees, Mr. and Mrs. Bertie Davies-Evains, and a handsome soldier's wreath was also sent by Colonel and Mrs. Davies-Elvans (Highmead). Amongst those present were Colonel Davies-Evans, Colonel Newland (Dolhaidd). Major Cass, D.S.O. (Dolllan), Mrs. Lloyd (Gilfachwen), Mr. Jones (Llwyngroes), Mr. Brigstocke (Camnant), Mr. Charles Lloyd (Waunifor); Major Price-Lewes (Tyglyn Aeron), Mr. Evan Jones, Tyssul Castle, and Deputy Chief Constable Williams, Llandys- sul. Colonel Lewes Uysnewydd, sent a carriage.

L LANlTl^VlHtH Vestry.—Messrs. Tom Davies, Dderwen- gam and — Jones, Llysfaen, have been re- elected churchwardens. Proposed Testimonial.—A movement has been set on foot for the purpose of making a testimonial to Mr. Thos. Davies, chemist, who has now left for Carmarthen. Mr. Davies during his stay here took a deep in- terest in the welfare of the village. Obituary.—The older inhabitants will re- gret to learn of the death of Mrs. Henry Jones, widow of the late Rev. Henry Jones, rector of Manordeify, near Cardigan, which took place on Tuesday week at Liverpool. Her late husband was a former pastor of Rhydybont, and Mrs. Jones was a native of Llanllwni. Fair.—The April fair held last Monday was well attended, and although compara- tively new it keeps it past record. Mpch business was transacted, and trade was brisk throughout. Two-year-old cattle fetched JE9 to £11 10s, yearlings JE6 to JE7 10s. and cows with calves which were not in great demand sold from £10 to jE13 10s. RURAL DISTRICT COUNCIL. A meeting of the Council was also held on Friday. It was resolved that the road leading from Gwernogle to Brechfa be im- proved by making a short piece of new road provided all haulage work was done locally. The Medical Officer of Health reported the outbreak of two cases of diphtheria at Dolgwm Council School. It was resolved that new pipes be laid for conveying the water from the Ffynonvel- vet source into Llanybyther village in ac- cordance with a plan submitted by the In- spector, provided the cost did not exceed JE30, and that one-third of such cost be sub- scribed locally. Mr. E. Morgan Evans proposed, and Mr. Thomas Jones seconded, that Mr. Evan Davies, Blaenhoeliw, be elected chairman for the next year.—On the motion of Mr. E. M. Evans, seconded by Mr. Evan Davies, Mr. Thomas Jones was elected vice-chairman. Both motions were carried nem con. Assessment Committee. Mr. Harford presided over a meeting of this committee held last Friday. A supple- mental valuation list for the parish of Llan- ybyther was allowed, which increased the gross estimated rental of the parish by jE5, and the rateable value by JC3 15s.

lalj AN G EITrlu I Profilic Sheep.—-Mr. Evan Davies, of Vedw has been most fortunate in sheep- breeding this season. Two sheep have each dropped four lambs, and two others have given birth to three each. PENCADER. A Handsome Donation.—The Rev. E. Lloyd-Jones, pastor of the Independent Chapel has received a hundred dollars from Mr. J. L. Williams of Tenesse, America (formerly of Gwyddgrug) as a subscription towards the fund now being raised for the erection of the new chapel. Mr. Williams is an extensive coal-merchant, and his erift has been accepted with gratification. The contract for the erection of the building has been changed, and has now been granted to Mr. John Evans, Llanybyther.

STRATA FLORIDA. Snow Storm. — A gi&at storm of snow: and iuui 1 agetl over ciiis district on Thurs- day night- last, and by Saturday morning, to the great astonishment of an, the whole ground rrom the Abbey to the Station was I covc rod witn .snow trom six to eight inches in depth. Un the mountain above it was I' about twelve inches, which was a sight be- yond all precedent at Strata Florida, dur- I jng the latter end of April. Notwithstand- ing the inclemency 01 the weather, ther cuckoo was heard in the Abbey trees, from Pont^lasifrwd, on Sunday morning to the. great delight of many. 3 ° Presentation. — Mrs. Jenkins, New Inn was the recipient of a handsome present irom the choir of St Davids Church and ar few other Iriends, on Friday even-ng last on the occasion of her marriage some time ago. She haa been organist of be. David's Church, Bont, for seven years, and had always displayed great skill at the organ, and she was always prompt and ready without any hesitation to assist in any church work. The presentation was made at the Vestry by the Rev. Evan Jones Vicar, on behalf of the choristers and sub- scribers, and consisted of a sterling silver teapot, coffee pot, cream jug, and sugar boWl beautifully embossed and engraved. The teapot bore the following inscription: i Presented to Miss S. Evans on the oc- casion of her marriage, by the Choristers of St. David s Church, and a few friends." Mr. Jenkins suitably acknowledged their kindness.

o CWMYSTWYTH. Cerddoriaetli. — Nos Wener cynhaliwyd rehearsal yn y He uchod. Yn absenoldeb yr arweinvdd, Mr. Wm. Bonner, Trisant, cy- merwyd y swydd gan Mr. Ed. Morgan, Cwm y-hyyth, yr hwn a wnaeth ei waith yn a boddhaol. Cafwyd canu da, yn llawn o'r hyyl Cymreig. Mae'r Cwm wedi deffro beilac.h ers blynyddau yn fyd y canu. Er- bY1 hyn. nid oes yma ond swn hogi arfau ar gyfer eistcddfodau r haf, a da iawn gen- ym weled y canu mown cymamt bri y dydd- iau hyn yn- y gymdogaeth, gan fod telynatt ein beirdd oil ar yr helyg. Cyfarfod Dau-Fisol. — Dydd Sabboth cynhaliwyd cyfarfod dau-fisol yn nghapel Blaencwm dan lywyddiath y Parch. D. Jones, Rhydyfagwyr. Am ddeg o'r gloch hohryd y plant yn y Maes Llafur gan y lly— wydd. Am ddau cafwyd cyfarfod areithio. Cafwyd araeth gan chwaer o Afan, ar "Y ffordd oreu i wneyd yr Ysgol Sabbothol i gvfarfod a drygau yr oes," a gan frawd o Rhosvgell, ar "Sicrwydd a ddeilliaw o ddarllen y Beibl yn feddyliol" a'r "Temt- iad Urist:" gan frawd o'r Cwm: "Cymwys- der yr athraw ar gyfer yr Y-«gol Sul," gan frawd o Mynach; ac ar "A ydyw y gwahani- rhwng y byd a'r eglwys yn hvn a ddylai fod, gan "frawd o'r Owm. Tystiai pawb oedd yn bresenol fod yr oil o'r areithiau yn gampus, ac yn cael eu traddodi yn rhagor- ol. Yn yr hwyr pregethwyd gan y ParcV D. Jones, a chafwyd odfa rymus.

LLAN WEN OG. Marwolaetli.—Dydd LIull diweddaf cladd- wyd yr hyn oedct farwol or enwocaf un 0 fro Lianwenog, sef Mrs Elizabeth li-rittiths, Green liIll. Diefach. Ganwyd yr hen chwaer enwog ac unwyJ yma mewn amaethdy o'r enw Uefnpercyn, yn ardal Llanyoytlier. Ar 01 treuiio boreu oes yno priododd ac aeth- ant i tyw i Ffynonddafras yn agos I Dre- fach. Yma y buodd hyd oddeutu tair mlynedd ar ddeg yn ol, ac ar ol claddu ei phnod, aeth i tyw i Green Hill yn mhen- tref Drefach, ac yma, ar y drydedd ar hug- ain o Ebrill ,yn ei phedwar ugain a thair ar ddeg, y bu farw. Yr oedd yn un o r cym- eriadau puraf a welwyd yn mro Lianwenog, a gellir ei galw yn "Frenhines yr ardal," neu Frenhines Lianwenog." Bu yn wraig weithgar ar hyd ei noes, hyd nes i henaint ei gwneud yn fethiedig. Yr. oedd iddi bump o blant, George Griffiths, Hannah Griffiths, Ann Evans, Margaret George Griffiths a Wm Griffiths. Y maent oil yn briod ond George Griffiths a Hannah Griffiths, pa rai a arosent gyda eu mham. Yr oedd Mrs Griffiths bob amser yn edrych ar yr oclir oleu i bobpeth a dygodd ei phlant i fyny yn rhinweddol a gofalus iawn. Cymerai ddyddordeb mawr yn hyfforddiantv yr aelwyd. Ni chafodd gystudd. ond hen- aint a ddaeth yn araf atti. Yr oedd yn gwanhau yn raddol, byd nawn dydd Iau diweddaf, pryd y diflanodd y bywyd yn Jlwyr, ac esgynodd ei hyspryd yn iach o lwch y llawr. Yr oedd yn hoff iawn o'r Beibl, ac hefyd dysgai lawer o emynau. rhai o honynt a orchymynodd i'w canu ar ddydd ei chladdedigaeth. Dydd Llun daeth torf luosog iawn, y fath nis gellir adgofio ers amser maith, i hebrwng ei gweddillion i Fynwent Rhydybont, lie y gorwedd yn ochr ei anwvl phriod a'i pherthynasau. Gwein- yddwyd gan y Parch — Davies, Alltyblacca. a'r Parch. — James, Rhydybont. Canwyd rhai o'i hoff emynau yn y ty, ac ar lan y bedd.

abekdovev A Wedding.—The wedding took place atf the Congregational Church, Aberdovey, ont Wednesday week, of Mr. John Jones, The Graig, Llanfair and Miss Margaret Jane Wilhams, only daughter of Captain and Mrs. John Williams, Otago House, Aber- dovey. The bride, who was given away by her brother, Mr. J. J. Williams, Cardiff, was attended by Miss Maggie Owen and Miss Katie Vaughan as bridesmaids. The. best man was Mr. G. Phillips, Newtown. The Rev. Dr. Owen Evans ,Liverpool, assist-l ed by the Rev. John Evans, Llanfair, and the Rev. W. D. Evans, pastor, conducted the service, after which the wedding break- fast was partaken of at Penrhyn House. Subsequently, Mr. and Mrs. Jones left for Carmarthen on their way for London. They were the recipients of a large number of presents. Eastern tournament concluded on Wednesday week in favourable weather. In the semi-final round for the Sanders Bowl the results were:—M. Foster (Aberdovey and Malvern), giving three strokes, defeat- ed J. Mountford (Aberdovey) 2 up on the 18th; J. Ernest) Hill (Aberdovey), giving three strokes, beat W. Bodkin (Eton) 5 up. In the Green Cup the Rev. F. Hargreaves (Aberdovey) beat Frank Audry (Aberdovey) 1 up. In the afternoon the final round for the Sanders Bowl was played, and resulted in Maurice Foster (scratch) beating J. Ern- est Hill (scratch) 2 up. Foster displayed fine golf during the meeting, and won the Howell Cup and the Sanders Bowl. The ladies' competition medal was won by Mrs. Chatterley with 98 less 13-85.

DOLGELLEY Rural Council.—At the meeting on Satur- day, Mr. Humphrey Jones, Talyllyn, was appointed chairman, and Mr. G. Price, Llanfachreth vice-chairman. The Late Mr. Peter Williams, B.A.— Memorial services were held at the Wesleyaa Chapel and the English Congregational Chapel on Sunday. The respective pulpits were occupied by the Rev. Hugh Jones, D.D Bangor, and the Rev. W. Evans. B.A. Territorial Army. — A largely attended meeting presided over by Colonel Soott. High Sheriff, was held at the County Hall on Saturday evening. The scheme was lucidly explained by Major Mytton, Welsh- pool, the secretary. Speeches were de- livered by the Rev. R.. Morris, M.A., B.D., Dr. John Jones, Major J. E. Fox, Mr. C. E. Munro Edwards. Obituary.—The death took place at Pen- bryn House early on Monday morning of Mr. Lewis Williams, aged 74. His father occupied the exalted position of governor of the Dolgelley prison. The deceased gentle- man was the oldest auctioneer in Wales, starting in business when very young. He was a faithful member of the Wesleyan community. Up to the time of its disband- ing, he was a -sergent in the Royal Mer- ioneth Militia at Bala, and he was a pen- sioner thereof. Resignation of an M.P.—Mr. Â. Osmond Williams, Deudraeth Castle, who has effi- ciently acted as parliamentary representa- tive of the county since 1900 has tendered in his resignation which was considered by the .executive committee on Tuesday after- noon. Rumour hath it, that Mr. Williams is to be created a peer, and is sacrificing the seat, which is decidedly a safe one, in favour of Mr. Winston Churchill, the new President of the Board of Trade.

BARMOUTH. Municipal.—Mr. Edward Williams, J.P., St. Anne's-sauare, has been unanimously appointed chairman of the Urban Council and Mr. D. E. Davies, contractor, vice- chairman. Last year the rate was 6s. 3d. This year it has been decreased by sixpenoe*