The Welshman

THE LATE REV. JOHN JAMES. A correspondent writes;-Died on Thursday, Sep- tember 1, 1864, in his 87th year, the Rev. John James, the venerable minister of the Unitarian Congregation, at Gellionen, Glamorganshire. Mr James was a native of the parish of Llangeler, Carmarthenshire. His parents, though in humble circumstances, were never- theleas respected in the neigbourhood, for their integrity and general Christian demeanour. The son, as was na- tural, imbibed the religious principles of his parents, which were Trinitarian but his strong and candid mind soon became dissatisfied with some of the articles of his youthful creed, especially those of the atonement and eternal torments. After a earful and impartial study of the Holy Scrip- tures, he was convinced of the futility of the arguments generally adduced in defence of these and other Trini- tarian dogmas, and became a convert to Unitarianism. Desirous of doing all he could for the dissemination of his newly-adopted faith, and counting all things but loss for the excellency of the knowledge of Christ Jesus, he evinced an ardent wish to enter the Chris- tian ministry; but his parents, assuming their willing- now to second his wishes, lacked the means to render him much assistance. However, by the generosity of a few sympathizing friends, he was enabled to enter on the studies which were to qualify him for the sacred office. He received his grammar education under the Rev. D. Davis, of Castellhowell, the father of the late Rev. Timothy Davies, ot Evesham, whose school main- tained for a long series of years a high reputation, and produced many of the first scholars in the principality, both among the Dissenters and the Clergy of the esta- blishment. Previously to the elevation of Dr Horsley to the sae of St. David's, candidates for orders were ordained from this and other Dissenting schools, if they passed the appointed examination. By means of great intellectual vigour, and unremit- ting application, Mr. James's proficiency under the instruction of Mr Davis, was unusually great and when he was considered well prepared for entering upon his academical course, he was advised to go to Exeter to finish his studies, under Mr Kenrick and Mr Bretland. He much endeared himself to his tutors by the charac- ter he maintained, and the improvement he made. After completing the course at Exeter he returned to Wales, and discharged the duties of a Christian minis- ter to the recently established Unitarian congregations at Ystrad, Capelygroes, and Pantydefaid, in Cardigan- shire. At the commencement of Mr James's ministerial labours at the above places, professed Unitarians were very few in number; but he lived to see the efforts of his early days crowned with an abundant harvest. Sometime in the year 1816, he removed to Glamorgan- shire, and undertook the revival of the Unitarian cause at Bridgend and Bettws, which had long been in a low state, preaching at these places one Sunday in the fort- night,. and doing the same at Gellionen. How long he continued to officiate thus alternately at these places, we have no means of ascertaining, but he eventually resigned Bridgend and Bettws, and took to jGellionen as his sole charge. This congregation he served with zeal and ability, until about two years ago, when the ravages of an internal malady impaired a constitution otherwise strong and active, and compelled him to resign the pulpit of which he had been so long an ornament. He was a profound biblical scholar, and original in some of his criticisms. His discourses were generally argumentative, and he often used to say that the doctrinal and the practical in his opinion were inse- parably connected. He was not only a Unitarian, but a Christian Uni- tarian; the new theology" he treated with disgust, and he was grieved to find that its teachers professed alle- giance to Christ, whilst at the same time they were sapping the very foundation of Christianity. The teach- ing of the so-called 11 advanced. school," he considered as nothing better than infidelity in disguise, and far more injurious to the religion of Christ than the straightforward attacks of Paine and his followers. Eminent as he was as a minister, he was not less so as a teacher, and many of his pupils from time to time have attained to no mean rank in the learned professions, both in England and Wales. Ere we close this brief sketch, it may not be amiss to mention that Mr James translated Belsham's Calm Inquiry into Welsh, and also published an original work on the Atonement: the former may be at the Depository of the South Wales Unitarian Society, but the latter is out of print. He has also left bohind him some manuscripts, which he has consigned to the dis- cretion of Mr Thomas, Pantydefaid, and it is in contem- plation to publish a selection from these, with as ample a memoir as can be compiled. Throughout his illness he derived great satisfaction from the system of divine truth which he had publicly professed and taught, and took peculiar pleasure in dwelling on the character of Christ, the friend and brother of his disciples, and on the universal, inexhaustible love of God.

PONT-RHY DFEN DIGAID. TO THE EDITOR OF THE WELSHAS." I SIK,—The suggestion of your correspondent in your laat number deserves attention. I sincerely hope the company will not adopt the vulgar and contemptuous name of Pontrhydfendigaid for their station. I have heard educated men railing against the Welsh language on account of such uncouth, long, and unpronounceable names, such as Pontrhydfendigaid, and Llanvairpwll- gwyngyll, in Anglesea. The original name most un- questionably was Rhydvendigaid (Blessed ford), which name I trust and hope the Company will eventually adopt. See Meynck, Donovan, Malking, Nicholson, &c. I am, air, yours &c., od C d" S. D. W. Lledrod, Caredigion, Sept. 28th, 1864. .D. W. I

TO THE EDITOR OF "THE WELSHMAN." SIR. -Your correspondent, "A Philologist," gives no substantial reason against the adoption of my suggestion that Strata Florida should be the name of the station on the Manchester and Milford Railway, & not Pontrhydfen- digaid. He condemns the practice, as I understand him, of changing the name of any place in Wales, especially when there is no gain either in shortness or euphony. Now I contend that my suggestion involves no change. The place is known in history not as Pontrhydfendigaid, but as Strata Florida. The Welsh word itself is the more modern. The argument of A Philologist" is therefore untenable. It is all very fine for us who live in Wales to talk of the euphony and the fullness of mean- ing in our Welsh names of places, but to Englishmen they are a sad puzzle, and nothing more than an arbi- trary sound. All I ask is, that wherever it is possible Engiish words should be used instead of Welsh. My reason is simply that English people, such as tourists, commercial men, the Saxon residents in our country, may have no difficulty in the use of those words. We, who are natives of Wales, and speak the two languages, would be put to no inconvenience. We should also remember that the Welsh are becoming an English- speaking people. Yours, &c., A. J.

UNIVERSITY FOR WALES. I TO THE EDITOR OF THE WELSHMAN. I SIR,-Now that this most interesting question has been so amply discussed by all parties, and we use the term in no party spirit, it cannot be considered pre- mature if we conclude that the establishment, or erec- tion of an University, is decided upon. All, then, being of opinion that the matter can be no longer delayed, let us join hands and hearts to work out our problem and exhibit it under the welcome substance of an accomplished fact. The object of this appeal to the editorial courtesy of the WELSHMAN is to examine the question from a particular rather than from a general point of view, and under a religious rather than an educational aspect. We shall take it for granted that the College of St. David's at Lampeter will be, nay already is, the centre of that grand seat of learning which shall both confer honours upon and receive honours from the entire Principality. In proceeding to discuss the religious side of the ques- tion, as a son of St. David's, the Alma Mater of a vast number of the native clergy of Wales, I shall at once raise my standard, nail it to the mast, ani endeavour to do my duty as best I may be able, until the bunting" be wind-worn, or the flag-tree itself shall fall over-board. But, if from a religious, let it not be with sectarian or state church objects that we linger over a favourite subject. Our private views are episcopalian, our private duty is the civil and religious education of our Prin- cipality. We will, indeed, take the pulpit as our plat- form and as our chief end, the welfare of Wales. The college gownsman of to-day will be the deacon- curate of to-morrow. And often, too often, it happens that no previous measures of preparation are taken to I prepare him for the change. This is no new state of things, but arises in some degree from the old system of University education. Nor must we over-state our premises, or be tempted to draw exaggerated conclusions. On the other hand, the exigences of religion, and the requisition of the devout, render some radical change of action a matter of the first necessity. It is of the pulpit of the Established Church that we write and anxiously seek a remedy. We find it, indeed, in close connection with the course of advocacy so ably taken by the WELSHMAN upon this very question. At this moment the College of St David's is literally endowed with the means of carrying the very point for which we humbly plead. The rejent additions which have been made to its scholastic and scholarship benefits inspire an expectant public with the hope of a bright and early change. It is not enough that the head should be stored with classics, secular or theological. The student must receive a special course of education for pulpit ministrations and parochial duties. And, first, as to pulpit ministrations. This is a fertile theme. For the most part, an accurate and extensive knowledge of two languages is necessary. This exigency alone involves a power of fathoming national, provincial, and local peculiarities of the human mind and character. Any modern linguist will feel better than it is possible to explain the peculiar course of mental action which is I induced by studying a question through the medium of thinking in a foreign tongue. Thus it is that a pure Welsh orator will find his way through the ear to the I heart of his hearer. His mind is charged with ideas of an idiomatic character, and his tongue gives them an utterance which carries persuasion with it. The words of the orator become winged words," and fly like a telegram to and through his audience until every mind I is melted by the process into such a state of fusion as to mould itself after the preacher's will, and to receive the impression which he intends to make upon it. But this gift of speech requires something more. It needs be that the orator can not onlv talk. but talk to the purpose; he must not be a mere preacher, but a well-educated preacher. It is at this point of our essay that we find a resting place. It is to St. David's College, Lampeter, that we look, and it is on behalf of the church- going people of Wales that we appeal to the Very Rev. the Principal and Professorial staff of St. David's for that valuable aid that they can bestow as a leading element of the Welsh University. Let science, learn- ing, and piety be invoked, and we shpll not plead in vain. (To be cotatint?,-d. ) Ap OT. DAVID. I (2? ? <?<Mt<tMM?.) 

THE VICAR OF LLANDILO AND D. PUGH I ESQ., M.P. TO THE EDITOR OF THE" WELSHMAN." I SIR,—Your correspondent, A CHURCHMAN, is unjustly severe in his remarks on the Vicar of Llandilo and Mr. Pugh. The Vicar, he says, has no business to talk about politics at public meetings he is intensely selfish in promising to support Mr. Pugh for being locally liberal, while he sacrifices the general interests of the church he has no right as a clergyman to countenance any one who votes against church rates, for the aboli- tion of University Tests, and against a factious oppo- sition to the government; he would not have been so indiscreet in any other than a post prandial speech. These are the charges A CHURCHMAN makes against the Vicar. Mr. Pugh is treated, if anything, with greater severity. He is accused of voting for the aboli- tion of Church rates and the Oxford University Tests, and to keep up an unprincipled ministry he is accused of giving a radical vote and of being almost canonised by the Dissenters; he is accused of aiming to destroy the British Constitution by promoting the cause of de- mocracy, and of joining the bitter enemies of the church in their attempts to deprive her of her property and position. These are grave charges which A CHURCHMAN has not attempted to prove, except by varying the form of the indictment, and heaping statement on statement. Now, sir, I must say that it is somewhat impertinent in A CHURCHMAN to advise the eloquent and excellent Vicar of Llaudilo to abstain from politics, aa if a clergyman has no right to discuss questions which in these days engage the attention of every educated man. When a man enters into holy orders he does not lose his citizenship. But I imagine A CHURCHMAN'S rebuke is directed to the kind of politics the Vicar expressed, rather than to politics in the abstract. If the Vicar had denounced Mr. Pugh as an enemy to the church, or as a democrat brimful of hatred to the British Con- stitution, A CHURCHMAN would have tossed up his hat and shouted Bravo!" We should have heard nothing, then, of maudlin sentiment in an after-dinner speech, inconsistent with the standing, the intelligence, and the influence of the Vicar of Llandilo. A CHURCH- MAN wrongs the Vicar in assuming that he reasoned I" because Mr. Pugh is locally liberal to the Vicar of his I parish, therefore he is a great supporter of the Estab- lished Church." There was no necessary connection between the liberality of Mr. Pugh, as referred to by the Vicar, and the promise to support him to the eleventh hour. I was present at the meeting my- self, and although I have no report of the proceed- ings at hand to refer to, I distinctly remember what the Vicar said. Speaking of the kindness of Lord Dynevor and others, he referred to Mr Pugh's liberality, remark- ing that his purse was ever open. This allusion to Mr Pugh called forth marked applause, which I know was given in approval of Mr Pugh's political conduct. The applause, if I may use the expression, was political An effort, to which I shall presently refer, had been made to remove him from the representation. It was freely talked of at the meeting, and when the audience cheered, the Vicar, rightly interpreting its meaning, said, Although we may not agree with him on every political question, we will support him to the eleventh hour The Vicar's pledge was received with renewed applause, and when the time comes A CHURCHMAN will find that the electors of the county generally, will be as unanimous at the hustings in favour of Mr Pugh, as the Vicar of Llandilo and the farmers at the Agricultural Meeting were. Leaving the Vicar to defend himself, as he is well able to do, I will proceed to notice the various counts in the indictment preferred by A CHURCHMAN against Mr Pugh. I must at once confess that I can hardly believe A CHURCHMAN weighed the words of the instru- ment before writing them. Perhaps it is a post prandial indictment, got up under a peculiar after-dinner influ- ence. I don't know how else to account for its loose- ness of expression, its bitterness of language, its extra- ordinary allegations. For instance, Mr Pugh's vote on the Danish question is a radical vote;" his votes against Church-rates and the University Tests. are directed against the British Constitution, and subserve the cause of democracy." Was there ever such nonsense? Let us look at it only for a moment. The vote on the Danish question was in support of Lord Palmerston's government, which is accused of being more Conserva- tive even than a Conservative Government, and such a vote is, forsooth, "radical!" Again, the votes against Church-rates and the University Tests are democratic and subversive of the British Constitution What connection is there between democracy and the abolition of Church-rates F Those who oppose church-rates seek their abolition in a constitutional manner, with the sanction of both Houses of Parliament and the assent of the Queen. As the law now stand-, the parishioners have the power of refusing a rate. That is, as I under- stand it, true democracy that gives the people the power to do or not to do as they think fit. Yet he who votes for the destruction of this power is denounced by A CHURCHMAN as a democrat. But these are not the questions I wish to deal with. I would ask, has Mr Pugh broken faith with his con- stituents ? Before I reply, I must observe that Mr Pugh is neither a Radical nor properly speaking a Liberal. He sits on the Conservative side of the House, and with the exception of the Church Rate and Reli- gious Tests measures he votes as a Conservative, so far as is consistent with his honest convictions. These two questions have nothing to do with Conservatism or Liberalism, the adherents of both parties being con- sidered free to act upon them without restraint. So that in the division lists we find even members of the same Government agreeing to differ on these and other re- ligious questions. Take by way of examplo Church Rates-the Premier votes for the abolition, the Chan- cellor of the Exchequer against; Lord Stanley for and Mr Disraeli against. No one but your correspondent would ever think of calling Lord Palmerston and Lord Stanley Democrats or Radicals because they are opposed to Church Rates. These questions, I maintain, are out- side of party; a member may vote which way he likes on them without affecting his allegiance to the political party he belongs to. It is precisely the same out of Parliament, for we never consider any one a less zealous or honest churchman for being opposed to church-rates. I speak on this subject with freedom, because I am a churchman and in favour of the rate. For myself, I should be glad if Mr Pugh voted against the Bill for its abolition, but I cannot consent to denounce him as a Democrat and Radical, because on this sub- ject he differs from me. Well, then, so far as the vote on the Danish question, in favour of the Government is con- cerned, that was no doubt dead against his party. He was not, however, the only Conservative who declined giving a factious vote on that occasion. This is not the place nor the time to discuss the policy of the Govern- ment in reference to Denmark A CHURCHMAN will, I suppose, admit that the country was in favour of the Government and he may go so far as to admit, that many Conservatives who voted with the opposition, pre- ferred Lord Palmerston's Government to the proposed administration of Lord Derby and Mr Disraeli. It was no doubt a great party struggle for office, in which no principle was involved, and an appeal to the country would have been the immediate result of a defeated ministry. Under these circumstances Mr Pugh voted against his party, and in doing so I believe he gave satisfaction to the majority of his constituents. At any rate, they admire his independence and the courage that led him to vote according to his convictions at the risk of displeasing some extreme Conservatives. Has Mr Pugh done anything inconsistent with his promises at the hustings ? He was returned as a Liberal-Conservative, or in other words as an indepen- dent member with Conservative sympathies. If neces- sary, I will prove this by reference to his addresses and speeches. I state the fact in the county which he repre- sents, and where the truth of my statement is known. The Liberals and the moderate Conservatives returned him. He was opposed by the very men who three months ago attempted to imperil his seat. They have opposed him consistently throughout, and his vote in favour of Government on the Danish question, was to be the instrument of his removal from the representation. Some half dozen gentlemen in the upper part of the county, displeased with an independent member, en- deavoured through the professional Conservative agent of the county, to convene a meeting to consider what steps should be taken in consequence of Mr Pugh s vote. The meeting was a failure. It was discovered that Mr Pugh was the popular member, and that everywhere, except in the neighbourhood of Llandovery, the electors were almost to a man in his favour. It was dis- covered that the meeting would lead to an opposition that would probably result in the return of Mr Pugh, and a Liberal. The meeting was not held. There is no fear of the return of Mr Pugh, who this year again has been received by the electors with unmistakable de- monstrations of good feeling and approval One word more, and for the present I have done I cannot understand what made your correspondent, who evidently does not live in the county, say that" the constituents mutter no misgivings against" Mr Jones. I can assure A CHURCHMAN that Mr Jones's seat is not so secure as I could wish it. I will add no more except that I vote both for Mr Jones, and Mr Pugh, and would not, if possible, have their seats disturbed. We cannot get better men to serve us. Yours, &c.,

A CONSERVATIVE. Llandilo, Oct. 3rd. A CONSETIVATrVE, Mr. Commissioner Fane of the Bankruptcy Court is dead. The death took plaee last wefk, at Brembridge, Isle of Wiiht, of the Rev. J. T. H. L" Meaurier, archdeacon of the Church of England in Malta, and for 31 years chaplain of the forces in that island. THE NORTH-EA*VTEUN PORTS. The emulation which exist* between the governing bodies having charge respec- tively of the Tyne and the Wear rivers, or, in other words, of the ports of Newcastle and Sunjartand, in improving the access to their harbours and docks, has led to confused rumours being circulated in France (probably arising from conflicting iuten sts) as to the facilities afforded to vessels of heavy draught of water. At the solicitation of M de Nibozet, the vice-consul of France at Sunderland, the Minister of Marine instructed the Commodore com- manding the Iceland division of the French fleet, Le Capi- taine de Vaisaeau Thozun, to visit the port of Sunderland in the 50 gun frigate La Danae, on his voyaee to Cher- bourg. This fine vessel arrived off Sunderland on the evening of the 28th of September, and on the 29th entered the South Docks, drawing upwards of 21ft. of water. The Danae, on her arri'al, saluted theEnglish flag with 21 guns, which was promptly returned by the Volunteer artillery. On entering the dock she was loudly oheered by a vast number of persons, who watched her entry with great interest. The Commodore was waited upon by the Mayor, Corporation, and Harbour Commissioners, and the officers have received numerous invitations and have been entertained by private persons On Monday a public dinner and ball will be given, and it is believed the frigate will leave for Cherbourg on Tuesday. Commodore 'Ibuzon and his officers, accompanied by the offieuis of the port, have minutely examined the docks, warehouses, and the machinery for shipping coal, discharging baliast, grain. &c., the new breakwater lately constructed to form a harbour of refuge, and the Hendon New Dock in course of formation. They also went up the River Wear for some miles in a small steamer, and visited the shipbuilding yards of Mr L. jog, the bottle works, &a. It ia understood that Commodore Thozon has expressed the greatest satisfaction at the facil- ities for trade offered by the Sunderland docks and lliver Wear. The utmost harmony and good feeling exists be- tween the French officers and men and the inhabitants. The Danae is daily thronged with visitors, including numbers of pitmen from the neighbourhood, and on Monday the crew of the Danae and the men ot tbe Naval reserve are t" be entertained at dinner on board the Active training ship. I Such visits are very pleasing, tending, as they must do, to the increase of good feeling between the countries, aud it is only to be regretted they should be of such rare occur- rence.

LLANELLY LOCAL BOARD OF HEALTH. The monthly meeting of the Board was held on Saturday. There were present-Mr R. T. Howell, chairman, Mr Ben. Jones, Mr C. W. Nevill, Mr W. Rosser, Mr J. George, Mr D. Evans, Mr D. Morris, Mr W. Thomas, and the Rev. D. Rees. The Chairman delivered a list and certificate of the newly-elected members of the Board (Mr R. T. Howell, Mr D. Evans, Mr D. Morris, and Mr J. George), who subscribed the required declaration on taking their seats. The Chairman read the minutes of the previous meet- ing, which were verified. Mr Ben Jones read the minutes of the special com- mittees of the whole Board. Meetings were held on the 6th, loth, and 17th of September, at which the pre- parations for the approaching corcmony of laying the foundation stone of the New Market, and taking pos- session of the People's Park, were considered, and certain instructions given the officers of the Board relative thereto. These minutes were, as a matter of course, confirmed. Mr Jones also read the following minutes of the Estate Committee:—"A meeting of this committee was held on the 26th ult, when there were present—Mr R. T. Howell, chairman, Mr W. Rosser, Mr D Morris, and Mr R. Harris. The Clerk reported that the tenancies of J. Yaughan, Thomas Morgan, W. Rees, J. Hum- phreys, William Bevan, and J. Thomas, occupiers of land amounting to 46a 2r 30p, at a total rent of X86 13s 4d, expired at Michaelmas. It was resolved that a public letting of the lands be advertised to take place on the 8th of October; also of a sale of two ricks of hay. The clerk was instructed to employ Mr Hand and Mr Leyshon alternately for the sale of the lands and manure. The clerk reported that certain tenants of the Board complained of the damage done to their land by emanations from works, and that he had in- formed them that the Board could not interfere, and had referred them to the parties by whom the injury had been done." The Chairman remarked that the crop of hay had not only paid the rent, but would leave a very good profit. The Surveyor said they had been offered 50s an acre for the land, and had refused to let it; and the crop of hay would fetch much more. They had from two to three tons of hay per acre. The Board went to the expense of £ 10, and then let it for a month for j613 12s. They had also twenty-seven tons of last year's hay to dispose of, which would fetch a considerable sum. The minutes were then confirmed. The Rev. D. Reos read the following minutes of the Highway Committee, which were confirmed: "A meeting of the committee was hell on the 1st inst., at which there were present -The Rev. D. Rees, in the chair, Mr W. Thomas, Mr R. T. Howell, Mr D. Morris, and Mr D. Evans. The collector's statement showed that he had collected during the month Y,170 12s .5d. Several bills were recommended to be paid." Mr Nevill read the minutes of the Sanitary Committee as follows :—" A meeting of the committee was held on the 1st inst., present-Mr W. Rosser, Mr J. George, and Mr Ben Jones. The plan of Mr Lloyd for a new house at the corner of Goring-street, not showing the street in front of sufficient width for a main street, the con- sideration of the plan was adjourned for the Surveyor to see the estate agent on the subject. The plan of Mr John Jenkins's new house at Mount Pleasant was recommended to be passed, subject to the main road in front being made 35 feet in width. The plan of the new bridge over the Lleidi was referred to the Boardi" In reply to Mr Nevill, the Surveyor said that the road leading from the Athenaeum to the New Market would involve a bridge over the river, which the Board had agreed to build. The minutes were then confirmed. The Chairman next read the following minutes of the Market Sub-Committee:—" A meeting of the committee was held on the 1st instant, when there were present, Mr Howell, chairman, Mr W. Thomas, Mr Ben. Jones, Mr C. W. Nevill, and Mr D. Evans. The solicitor (Mr F. L. Brown) presented the bill relating to the market agreement, reference, valuation, &c amounting to X671 7s 7d, less cash paid £ 373 16s Hd, showing a balance due of j6297 103 lod. It was resolved that the hill be ap- approved and passed, and that a cheque be drawn for the amount of the balance. The Chairman said that sum included counsel's fees, and cost of arbitration, which had been paid, and the balance was really money out of pocket. The minutes were confirmed. The vouchers for payments ordered at the last meet- ing were examined and found correct, except that of Mr Walters, the cheque for which has not been issued, and also that of Messrs Ashby and Co., wanting at the last meeting. The balances of the Treasurer's account are-To the debit of the general account, CI,900 13s Od; to the debit of the estate account, £ 63 lis 3d. The sketches of the People's Park were laid before the Board, and a letter from Mr Baron, who had drawn up one of them, was read, in which he offered his services in the laying out of the Park but the matter was not considered, it being understood that the Surveyor would be prepared with a sketch by the next Board. The Chairman said—The formal business of the Board having been concluded, it now becomes my duty to allude to an event that has cast a gloom over this town. It is hardly necessary for me to say that I allude to the infor- mation that has just reached us of the death of Mr Morris, the much esteemed member for this borough—intelli- gence which has been received with the greatest regret by every person in this town. I feel that it would ill become me on the present occasion to make any lengthened observations upon the merits of Mr Morris, or to dilate upon his great liberality, the many acts of kindnesses bestowed upon this town, or to remind you of the strict integrity by which the discharge of his duties was always conspicuous; but I will content myself with asking you to agree to the following re- solution That this Board have received with much sorrow the intelligence of the death of D. Morris, Esq., M.P. for this borough, and arc desirous of expressing their appreciation of the many excellences by which his public and private character have been distinguished, and their sense of the great loss which this borough has sustained by his decease and that the Clerk be re- quested to convey to his family and friends the con- dolence of this Board and of the town on their mournful bereavement. Also, that this Board are of opinion that the funeral of one who has served it so long and so faithfully should be public." I move the adoption of this resolution. Mr Nevill—I wish to second that motion, and I do so because I am of opinion that it is due to the memory of the deceased, and a just tribute of our appreciation of his merits. On all occasions we have had the greatest reason to be thankful to him for the attention he has given to the interests of this town, and also to those of his own town. I think his decease is a matter of deep regret, which will be very truly and sincerely felt at Llanelly. The reolution was unanimously agreed to. The Clerk was ordered to prepare an estimate for a highway rate against the next meeting. The Chairman said it was not intended to go into the question of the New Park to-day, but he would mention that he had recently taken a walk with Mr Lewis, of Stradey, through some of Mr Lewis's property, and that gentleman had expressed his readiness to treat liberally with the Board if they were desirous of purchasing any of it for the park. Mr Nevill, thought as they had already fifteen acres that was sufficient for the present, provided it was of such a nature as to admit of its being put into proper shape for pleasure grounds. The Chairman said they were in treaty for the pur- chase of land that would increase the extent of the Park to thirty acres. Mr Nevill thought that would be more than enough for the requirements of the town. The subject then dropped. The Chairman read a letter from Mr Frederick Saun- ders, the secretary of the Great Western Railway Com- pany, in reference to the Bryn crossing. Mr Saunders merely stated that after consulting the directors, he was instructed to inform the Local Board that he could send no other reply than that given in February last. The Chairman said it was an important question, and he would move that the Clerk and Surveyor be directed to prepare a statement to the Board on the question by the next meeting. The Surveyor said, in reply to a question, that the reply of the directors in February was to the effect that they would allow the Board to construct the bridge pro- vided the work was done to the satisfaction of the Com- pany. The motion of the Chairman was then agreed to. The contracts for the New Market were executed and signed. Some cheques having been signed, the Board se- parated.

I V PEMBROKESHIRE. NEW RAILWAY.—We believe it is intendod to apply in the next session of Pa-liament for a line from the Clarbeston Road Station of the South Wales Railway to Fishguard, completing in fact the original line of the South Wales Railway. The application is to be made by an independent company. We shall notice this and other new projects next week at considerable length. NEYLAND. On Tuesday morning last as the mail steamer Malakoff, Captain R. Aylward, was on her pas- sage from Waterford to this place, she fell in about five miles off the islands with the brigantine Capella, of Whithaven, Captain Edward Head, laden with iron ore, bound from Whithaven to Cardiff. The weather was extremely boisterous at the time, the gale blowing from E.S.E. When she was first discovered Captain Aylward immediately bore down to her assistance, and with much difficulty got her in tow, took her safely into the haven and thence to Neyland, where she waseventu. ally anchored in safety. It subsequently appeared that her foremast had been completely carried away, which totally precluded the possibility of her^making sail and reaching Milford. NEVLAND AND WATERFORD MAIL PACKETS.—Capain R Aylward, of the Malakoff, and his brother, Captain J. Alyward, of the Courier, entertained their friend at a grand banbuet and ball on the 26th ult.. on board the Malakoff mail sceamer at Waterford. The ballroom was made on the quarter deck and was beautifully decorated with flags of various nations, and was well lit up with lamps, &c., which had a very pleasing effect, a dais being erected behind for the orchestra. The saloon, which was used as the dining room, was elegantly decorated with flowers and evergreens, and with appro- priate mottoes and devices. The dinner was most excellent, the desert of the choicest kind, and the wines of several sorts and of the rarest vintage. Captain R. Aylward acted as Chairman. After dinner the com- pany adjourned to the quarter deck, where dancing was keyt up with great spirit. Messrs. Frith and Washing- ton officiated as stewards and gave great satisfaction to all present. Several beautiful songs were sung, and one by Miss Power, was so good that she was highly ap- plauded. Supper was then announced, which all seemed heartily to enjoy. Dancing was then again resorted to, and was kept up with great vigour until dawn of day. About ninety persons were present. All the gentlemen expressed themselves highly gratified with the splendid entertainment they had received, and warmly thanked the Captains Aylward for the most handsome and gener- ous manner with which everthing had been provided for their enjoyment, and for the excellent accommodation and arrangement which had been made on board the Malakoff. HAVERFORDWEST — BRITISH SCHOOLS. — The Government Inspector's report, containing the results of his recent examination of the above schools, has been received. We have not yet been able to obtain the report so as to give the details of the examination, and the numbers of the children who attended, and passed examinations in the differeent sections, but we are pleased to find from the following summary, that all the schools continue to make the most satisfactory pro- gress. Of the hoys' school under Mr Gamble, the report says This school has passed an excellent ex- amination under the Revised Code, and is altogether in a highly efficient state." Miss Evans's girls' school, near the Tabernacle, and Miss Roberts's girls' school in Prendergast, are both highly spoken of. Of Miss Evans's school it is said :—" Her school has passed a satisactory examination under the Revised Cole, and is making good progress in every respect. The premises are large and airy, and every needful appliance has been liberally provided." Miss Roberts, who entered on her duties in the Prendergast school in January last, has also obtained for her school the following favourable notice-—" This school has passed a good examination under the Revised Code, and appears to be making satisfactory progress in every respect." SUDDEN* DEATH.—On Friday last an awful instance of the uncertainty of life occurred at St. Thomas Green, in this town. An old man named Roch, was returning from the Haverfordwest Union, where he had been re- ceiving his weekly parish relief, and had arrived within sight of his house, when he was seen suddenly to fall; assistance was immediately at hand, and it was thought that the poor old man was in a fit, but a doctor having been sent for pronounced life to be extinct. It appears that Mr Roch had reached his 87th year, and up to the time of his death, had enjoyed the best of health. PEMBROKESHIRE BATTALION OF VOLUNTEERS.—At noon on Monday last, tho Volunteers of this town were on the qui vive to receive their brethren in arms from Pembroke and Milford, for the customary inspection by the Assistant Inspector of Volunteers for South Wales. It was anticipated by many persons, that the Cardigan Volunteers, who also form part of the Pembrokeshire Battalion, would be present, but they did not put in an appearance. At two o'clock, the Haverfordwest corps, according to orders, mustered in the Castle Square, to the number of about 90, exclusive of the band (fife and drum) which number 26 performers. At the same time a special train most kindly granted for the accommoda- tion and conve) ance of the Pembroke and Milford Volunteers, brought a number of the members of these corps to our railway station, from whence, headed by an excellent brass band, belonging to the Milford men, they marched to the rendezvous in Castle square, where, after a short time being allowed them, they fell in, and, with the Haverfordwest Volunteers, went through a few pre- liminary manoeuvres, the whole force then, precedod by their bands, marched to Poorfield. On their arrival on the ground, the scene was a very animated one, indeed; the varied uniforms of the three corps, and a large num- ber of spectators, making the usually dreary old common look quite alive and gay. The afternoon was beautifully clear and fine, but a bitterly cold wind prevailed, and which soon had the effect of sending home the greater part of the on lookers, while it almost made the teeth rattle in the mouth, of the volunteers. Courageously, however, they withstood the piercing blast, and went through a number of preparatory exercises previous to the arrival of the Inspecting Officer. At length the nodding plume of Lieutenant Colonel Dick, the Assistant Inspector of Volunteers for South Wales, was seen wildly waving in the stiff breeze, when the force was instantly formed for his reception, the merry, merry fife and drum" band, at the same moment, striking up with its enlivening strains. The inspection, and a number of evolutions having been performed in a really most unex- ceptional manner, Colonel Dick addressed the force and complimented them in no measured terms on their steadiness, efficiency, and soldierly qualities, expressing himself highly gratified with their general appearance, demeanour, and effective performance of that day's evo- lutions. Repeated rounds of cheers were then given for Colonel Dick, Colonel Peel, and the other officers, after which the entire force returned to the town marching from Albert Town, down Ruther-lane, Barn-street, Dark-street, High-street, Victoria-place, and through Cartlett to the Station, the fife and drum band playing in the van throughout the whole distance and making the streets re-echo with their cheering and lively notes. At the station they parted with their Pembroke and Milford comrades, the former of whom we may perhaps mention, numbered 21, and tho latter 28, exclusive of band, and returned to the Castle squaro, where they were again addressed by Colonel Peel, who was greeted with round after round of enthusiastic cheers, showing the deep-rooted feeling of respect and esteem entertained for the gallant Colonel by one and all under his com- mand. Right hearty cheers, too, for the other officers also followed, aud the national anthem having been played, the corps was dismissed, and thus closed the Pembrokeshire Volunteer Battalion Inspection of Octo- ber, 1864. TENBY.—LIBERALITY OF C. ALLEX, Esa.—Once more an attempt has been made to raise, socially and mentally, the working men of Tenby. Two new and spacious rooms neatly finished, the floors being paved with Minton's tiles, with closets and lavatory attached, have been provided. The rooms are also furnished with chairs, tables, bookcases, bagatelle, chess, draft, back- gammon boards, and other games, and the whole have been, with most praiseworthy liberality, handed over as Working Men's Club Rooms," by Charles Allen, Esq., of Tenby. They were opened for the first time on the evening of the 29th ult., when Mr Allen and a party of his friends met the working men at a meeting called for that purpose. After prayers had been offered by the Rev Mr Morris, Mr Allen presented the rooms, with their fittings and furniture, free of rent, subject to a code of printed rules, to those assembled. In the course of his speech he said that his cousin, Mr Henry Allen, had given £100 to wards the building of the rooms, and that Miss Allen, of Heywood Villa, had given another £100. Miss Smedley had kindly sent the pianoforte, that was then there, and if it was appreciated, she would present one to them she had presented several volumes of books. His friend Dr Dyster had handed him £10 to buy some books The Venerable Archdeacon Clark had also sent the library that was in the late young men's Society. He trusted that much good would emanate from those rooms, and that they would take care of those things that were there provided, for they were theirs as long as they prized them. Mr Henry Berkin proposed, and Mr James Rogers seconded, a vote of thanks to Mr Allen for his munificent gift, which was carried with acclamation. After a few words from the Rev. W. Allen, of Bosheston —brother of the donor—a duett was played on the piano by Herr Hauptman and Miss Smedley, and again by Herr Hauptman on the violin, and Miss Smedley on the piano. Two of the ladies present sang, accompanying themselves on the piano. The audience rose and sang God save the Queen, cheering lustily at the close. Cheers were given for Mr Allen and family, and for the ladies. At this stage of the pro- ceedings the gentry left, and the meeting proceeded to business, elected the governing committee for the ensuing half year, and afterwards sat themselves down, some to read, and others to the games, in which they amused themselves for the remainder of the evening. 136 mem- bers were entered that night, and 26 more since. We trust the working classes of Tenby will prize the Insti- tution, and determine to keep up that which was a great want to the town, for, should it unfortunately meet the fate of its predecessors, the like opportunity to benefit themselves would not be offered them again. CORPORATION.—At a special meeting held on Monday last the application of Messrs. Davies and Roberts to be allowed to quarry stones for the new drainage works, and also for sea wall, was granted, their offer of £25 being accepted. We are glad to learn that two acres of the land reclaimed from the sea will be set apart for a Cricket, Croquet, and Archery Ground. PEMBROKE.—COUNTY SESSIONS.—On Saturday last, before Earl Cawdor, L. Mathias Esq., F. Clarke, Esq T. Lewis, Esq J.Paynter, Esq., & the Rev. J.R. H.Thomas, A.M. Margaret Davies, ofJameston, Manorbier, charged Jane Jerman with assaulting her on Monday, the 26th ult. Complainant deposed: I live at Jameston. Last Monday afternoon I went to one of the fields belonging to Mr Thomas Davies, of Hays, to pitch corn. Jane Jerman was also working in the field for Mr Davies I was told by Wm. Cole to lead the horses to the mown. Jane Jerman interfered. I aid, "You musn't do that, Jane." She then caught me by the hair with one hand and pounded me with the other; striking me throe or four blows over the head and shoulders. I called Wm. Cole to witness. —By the Bench I did not speak to her first. I merely told her to go away.— William Cole de- posed I am working with Mr Davies. I told Margaret Davies last Monday to lead my horse to the mown. She did so. Jane Jerman came on and said she should not do it, and tore her hair and bat. I bad authority to give the order.—By the Bench; She gave no provoca- tion to Jerman whatever.—The case was dismissed on payment of 13s costs. BOROUGH SESSIONs.-Before Jonas Dawkins, Esq., mayor, and H. P. Jones, Esq.—Richard Allen wa8 charged by Superintendent Wakefield, of H.M.'s Dock- yard, with having in his possession certain naval stores, value 10s od, knowing them to have been stolen. Mr Parry prosecuted, and Mr W. V. James defended.— Robert Howard sworn I am a clerk in H.M.'s Dock- yard, and act as secretary to the Capt. Superintendent. I produce the Government charge sheet against the prisoner. The signatures to the document are those of two of the Lords of the Admiralty. —Edward Thomas Howard said he was a clerk in the accountant's depart- ment. The prisoner has been in H. -Il.'s employ to my knowledge about eight years, de facto, since 1838.- Charles A. Payne examined, said he was an inspector of Metropolitan police, doing duty in H.M.'s Dockyard. He knew the prisoner. He searched his chests on the 25th of August, and found articles, which I took with me. The prisoner's tool chest was locked, and he (prisoner) opened it with his key. The other prisoner forced open. Two of the prisoner's boxes were in the joiner's shop, and one in saw mills. [Articles stolen produced.]—Cross-examined by Mr James: I made aa entry of the stolen articles immediately. Prisoner said some of the articles were his private property, and some stores he had left from his work, and had been there for years.—By the Bench: Prisoner was employed as a joiner.—By Mr James: He acknowledged that the chests were his. He broke open the chest that another man had the joint use of.—Michael Marshall deposed: I am a constable, doing duty in H. M.'s Dockyard. I know the prisoner. He resides at Upper Law-street, Pembroke-Dock. I searched his house on the 25th of August, in his presence. I found some things in his workshop beneath the kitchen, which I took away. I identify the articles produced, viz.: five brass handles, one file, one brass button, one copper bolt. one brass bolt, thirty-six brass and copper screws. Some of the government marks (broad arrow) have been defaced. I asked the prisoner if the chest belonged to him, or his son. He said it belonged to him. I asked him to ac- count for the articles found. He said the file was en- tered to him in Dockyard the other articles he knew nothing about. I took the articles away, and they have since been in charge of Mr Inspector Payne. — Mr Payne recalled: I received the articles produced from Marshall on the 25th August, at the Dockyard Gate. I took them to the store-room at the Dockyard -P.U. T. Pygall sworn: I know the prisoner. I was at his house on the 2oth of August with Marshall. Prisoner was there. We were three together in the workshop under the kitchen. There was a tool-chest there unlocked. Pri- soner said it was his. I can identify the articles we found—one rasp, two brass handles, &c. The prisoner said he had the file in his charge from the Dockyard. This closed the case for the prosecution.—Mr James, for defence, said he should not then trouble the Bench with any observations, as he was bound to say the pro- secution had produced sufficient evidence to warrant the committal of the accused to the quarter sessions.—Bail was accepted. PEIBH.OKE-DOCK.-FIRE. On Friday evening last, about 11 p.m., a fire broke out in King William- street, near the Gas House, on premises belonging to Messrs Wm and Richard Warlow. The fire-engines from the Dockyard and hut encampment were promptly in attendance, and civilians and soldiers worked against the devouring element with the greatest unanimity- The fire, however, raged with great fury till near 3 o'clock a.m., but happily without any loss of life. The close proximity of the premises to the Gas House kept the crowd in a state of tho greatest excitement. The premises are insured in the Royal" —local agent, Mr McLean. The cause of the fire is at present unknown. LAUNCH OF THE LoaD CLYDE.—The launch of this novel specimen of naval architecture will take place on Thursday, the 13th instant, early in the afternoon. It was only last Christmas that this monster ship was com- menced since that time the officers and men have twicfl received the thanks of the Admiralty for their untiring exertion in pushing forward the work in accordance with the wishes of their lordships. It must be remembered that this ship is not only to be ironclad on the exterior planking, but a large portion of the hull has been iron- clad on the timbers before the outside planking waS worked. Another now feature has been introduced In the framing, which has been fitted solid from stem to stern, and side dowelled; then, again, there is the uppel deck and beams of iron, giving an immense amount of extra work. When we consider the novel construction of the ship, it must be admitted, without one moment's hesitation, that nothing short of the most untiring zeal on the part of the officers and men could havo brought about this desirable result in fact we might almost say, it has been nothing less than a long rouild of ceaseless toil. BEGELLY.—BETHESDA CHAPEL.-On Sunday and Monday last services were held at the above chapel, to celebrato its re-opening, after having undergone cxten* sive alterations, at a cost of upwards of J200. In con- junction with the services, a tea. meeting was held on Monday, and was very numerously attended. The church has been for some time in charge of the Goo Bancroft (late of Swansea), under whose ministra- tion great good has accrued. The Rev. T. C. Edwardd, A.M., Pembroke, Rev. Wm. Powell, Pembroke, and the Rev Wm. Williams, of Swansea, preached in a most powerful and telling manner to large congrega- tions. The chapel is now free of debt, and amongst the subscribers are Messrs Davies and Roberts, of the pom- broke and Tenby Railway, who generously sent in a cheque for 120. The Rev. G. Bancroft has been indefa- tigable in his endeavours to complete the subscription list, and has received the warm congratulations of hIS friends.

I LLECHRYD CHURCH. I TO THE EDITOR OF THE WELSHMAN." SIR,-Will you allow me to say that I think your correspondent Peregrinus" would have been better employed in trying to profit by the excellent sermon which he heard in Llechryd Church on the Sunday to which he alludes (25th ult.), than in trying to sow dis- cord between the clergyman and his parishioners. The congregation may, as he states, consist mainly of gentlemen's families and their servants, but such, he ought to know, are the very persons to whom an English service is a great boon and had he enquired further of his friend on the road, who shook his head," he might have learnt that the system of Welsh services had been tried, and that the congregations were then very much smaller than they are now, when the church is generally well filled. I will not stop to question the truth of the charitable conclusion at which Peregrinus" has jumped, viz., that those who do not understand English, or, as he so classically observes, do not know Yes from a moun- tain," have not an opportunity of hearing the Message of the Gospel" in the two Welsh chapels in the village, but I will take leave to say, that an interference by Peregrinus" in a matter which the law has left in the discretion of the incumbent, and which discretion I, in common with many others, think has in this instance been very wisely exercised, is to say the least of it impertinent and injudicious, and I venture to hope that Peregrinus" (I can't help thinking from the tenor of the letter that Peregrina" would have been a nom de have been t noiia de plume more grammatically truthful) will in his future peregrinations abstain from interfering in matters which evidently do not concern him. I enclose my name and address, and remain, Yours truly, A LAYMAN. 'AA"r-. "n"

IMPROVEMENTS IN CARMARTHEN. TO THE EDITOR OF THE WELSHMAN." SiR,-I was much pleased with the temperate and judicious letter of A Tradesman" in your last, on the improvements in Carmarthen, suggested by the Mayor. Of all these improvements it seems to me that the Bridge approach to the Railway Station is the most urgent, and I have no doubt that it will before long engage the attention of the Town Council. That part of it which has been made, for ever settles the question as to which is the best way to the station-through Spilman-street or over Castle Hill. There is no comparison between the two, and I only regret that the efforts of Mr John Thomas, when he was Mayor, were not supported by the Council. No doubt there was some difficulty in the purchase of Mr Wrigley's property, but underthe Lands' Clauses Act that could have been got rid of. All are now agreed that the Bridge approach is the best. When its completion was suggested by the Mayor, at a recent meeting of the Council, Mr Thomas and one or two other councillors, seemed to be of opinion that it should bb left to the Carmarthen and Car- digan Railway Company. It was said that the Com- pany agreed with the Council to make the road jointly, or as it was put by one of the speakers, the Company said we will make one-half the road if you will make the other half." On this agreement it was argued that as the Council had done its half, the Company should now complete the road. When that argument was used it certainly must have been forgotten that the Company repudiated the agreement long before the council en- tered upon the work. I distinctly remember the council being told by the Board of Railway Directors that they would not make any of the road, as it was the duty of the town to provide for its own accommodation an ap- proach to the station, as other towns had done. It was long after when the council set about the road. I con- tend, then, that the Council having made the road after the Company had withdrawn from the agreement, the Directors are not pledged to complete the road. And, further, I am satisfied that the Company will not do anything. If the road is made at all it must be made by the town. I am not prepared to suggest any large expenditure of the public money, but I really do think it would be to the advantage of the town, if the Council took the first opportunity of seriously considering whe- ther they should not in the spring, complete the Bridge approach to the station. -MM_ A RATEPAYER. I

BRECONSHIRE. BRECON.-FIRE, AND Loss OF LIFE.-On Monday night a fire broke out on the premises of Mr Lewis Williams, carpenter, Pendro. He was living by him- self, and was burnt to death while, it is supposed, he was lying asleep in his bed. The origin of the fire IS not yet ascertained. THE BOARD OF HEALTH.—A meeting of this body was held at the Town Hall, on Monday. There were present—Alderman Col. Lloyd Watkins, M.P., (in the chair,) Alderman Thomas, and Counsellors Causick, Morris, Hughes, and Griffiths.-The minutes of the last meeting having been read, some conversation ensued upon the new Slaughter-houses, the Chairman remark" ing that, notwithstanding tho Board had resolved upotlo not granting a license for the use of those buildinggt the promoters of them-the Markets Company-had permitted sheep to be slaughtered in them.—The mattet was left in the hands of the town clerk, Mr Evans-- The Chairman read a letter from the wife of the late mayor, Mr Williamson, thanking the Board for having expressed by note their sympathy and condolence witli her in her bereavement.—In answer to a question the Surveyor remarked that the encroachment on the Castle pitch by Mr James Williams, had been removed.-IA the matter of the new Water Works, the Town Clerk stated that the Dean of Llandaff had consented to set- his land out and out.—Mr Griffiths said he thought that the water works question had been pending so long tbJ1. it was essential to advertise for tenders for the work- Mr Causick agreed with Mr Griffiths, whose suggestio^ was adopted.—Some formal business having been trftO" sacted, the meeting broke up. CRICK EiO WELL, -RirLE COMPETITION.-On MoD" day, three cups and a medal were shot for by the Y olun" teers at the range. The cups were presented respecti^0" ly by Mrs John Hotchkis and Major Gwynne, the lattet giving two. The first mentioned cup was wen by Sergt* Morris, and the second by Corporal Williams  6 Private Lewis. Sergt. Morris also carrying away tile medal. The sweepstakes forming the third and furt prizes to the Major's cups were carried away by Priv?'" Evans and Sergt. Morris.

MONEY AND RAILWAY MARKETS. TUESDAY.—No failures having been announced to-dBf in London up to the ordinary termination of busineS^ the various stock-markets, after having again manifest? a good tone throughout the morning closed with  appearance of firmne-s at a further general improvem?* which was assisted by the circumstance of another ratb? considerable amount of gold having been taken to b6 Bank. Consols for delivery opened at yesterday's p11; —88| to and ultimately went to 88? to ?. For the now account on the 10th of November the final P11^ was 89 to ?. Reduced and New Three per CeO? left off at 86 to ? Bank Stock, 0 India Stock, 209 to 211; India Five per Cents. 103 to ;Rupee Paper, 100to 102, and 109 to 111; India Bonds 20s to 12s dis. JJ. chequer-bills, (June), 22s to 13s dis.; and ditto (Marob)f 10s to 4s dis. 06 WEDNESDAY.—Consols opened strong at an adBI1 1 which, however, has not been fully maintained; tb close firm and higher than yesterday. Railway StoO a' were very good during the morning, but the sharp vance has not been fully sustained, though cl<?, prices are 5 per cent. higher than yesterday 'NItrO' politans, Londons, Leeds, Midlands, and ( reat 'V fO terns have been very buoyant. Foreign Stocks 13.Ve been good, but do not close at their best, and she^$ little advance on yesterday Confederate Loan fl3 t ,t decline. Banks good and higher; Union of bo "doof Alliance, European, Mexican, and Metropolitan Mines dull and neglected. Miscellaneous, after ¡BI, good in the morning, close flat, especially IcoP??? Mercantile, Internationals, and Credits. g2 CLOSING PRICES OF SHARES.—Bristol andExeter,? to 83; Bristol and South Wales Union, 10? to .?? Caledonian, 122 to 123 Great Northern, 127 to I29, Great Western, 68^ to 68- Great Eastern, 441',to 45; London and North Western, 111? to 1 Lancashire and Yorkshire, IH? to 114? Midlanci 12 to T h E  to 130 North Eastern Berwick, 1061 to 107 l' I ditto York, 9.5 to 96; Severn and Wye, 34 to 35 ??tb Devon, 35 to 37; South Eastern, 81-? to 8'-?l SOIth Western, 91 to 96 Rhymney, 78 to 80  outh, shire, 110 to 111 ditto (Preference), 107 to 109-r"if Vale, 162 to 164 Taff Vale (Aberdare), 106 0 Yale of Neath 9 7 to 99.