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TRE'RDDOL
TRE'RDDOL PETTY SESSIONS, THURSDAY, FEB. 7TH, before Mr J. M. Davies, Mr J. T. Morgan, and the Bev. J. M. Griffiths. John Jenkins, Taliesin, was charged by John Jones, clerk to the Llancynfelin school, with neglect- ing to send his children, Catherine and William, to school.-An order to attend was made in both cases. Dr Foster, H.M. Inspector of Mines, charged Evan Rees, Machynlleth, and John Murray, Flint, Suther- land House, Gunnersbury, Middlesex, mine owner, for neglecting to cause the top of a winding shaft at the Llawrcwm bach mine, Elerch, to be kept securely fenced, to prevent any accident, on the 6th Decem- ber.—Mr J. P. Cartwright, Chester, appeared for the complainant.- Dr Foster and P.C. Phillips gave evidence for the prosecution, while Mr Rees and Mr Staunton gave evidence for the defence.—The bench fined Rees.£2 and costs, and dismissed the charge against the other defendant on payment of costs. Evan Rees, Machynlleth, was also charged by the same complainant, for neglecting to fence the side entrance of a shaft at the Llanerch Mine, for which he was finedgi and costs. Edward Evans, grocer, Talybont, charged David Davies, stone mason, Talybont, with assaulting him on Monday week.—Mr John Evans appeared for the complainant.—Defendant was fined Is. and costs. The transfer of the license of the Victoria Inn, Borth, from Mrs Margaret Jones, deceased, to Mr John Jones, was granted.
INORTH CARDIGANSHIRE UNITED.
NORTH CARDIGANSHIRE UNITED. Tuesday, February 12th Glanrheidol at 11. Friday, Feb. 15th Round Hill, Cwmrheidol at 10.30. THE PLAS MACHYNLLETH HARRIERS. Tuesday, February 12th Rhosdyrnog 10 o'clock. Saturday, February 16th Marchlvn at 10 ABERYSTWYTH HARRIERS. Saturday, Feb. 9th .4th milestone, Machynlleth Rd at 12. Wednesday, Feb. 13th Elgar at 11. Saturday, Feb. 16th. 4th milestone, Fronfraith Lodge at 12.
Family Notices
BIRTHS. DAVIES.—February 6th, at 5, St. Michael's-place the wife of P.C. Thomas Davies, of a daughter. PHILLIPS. — February 3rd, the wife of Mr W. Phillips, Unicorn Inn, of a daughter. MARRIAGES CAMPB ELL.—DAviES.—January 30th,at St. Michael's church, by the Rev. W. Evans, Mr Charles James Campbell, Cambrian Railways, to Miss Mary Ann Davies, daughter of Mr Evan Davies, Crynfryn-row. DAVIS-SCoTT.-February 6th, at St. Michael's Church, by the Rev. W. Evans, B A., Mr George Davis, J.P., to Mary Jane, eldest daughter of Mr William Scott, Melrose Villa, Llanbadarn-road. EVANS—EVANS.—February 4th, at the Register Office, Aberystwyth, by Mr Joseph Evans, Pont. rhydygroes, Mr Daniel Evans, Pantdafad, to Miss Mary Evans, daughter of Mr Daniel Evans, Rose Cottage, Hafod. EDWARDS—LEAKE.—February 8tn, at the English Baptist chapel, by the Rev J. A. Morris, in the presence of the Rev W. Jones, registrar, Mr Evan Edwards, High-street, to Miss Jane Leake, Marine-terraoe- DE A. THS. BONNOR.—February 7th, aged 51, Mr John Bonnor, plate-layer, Queen-street. EVANs.-February 5th, aged 9 months, at Pontllan- ychaiarn, John Bonnor, son of Mrs Margaret Evans. GBAFTON.—February 1st, aged 33 years, at Pier. street, Mr Charles Herbert Grafton. JONES.—February 3rd, aged 2 years, at William- street, Lewis Humphrey, son of Mrs Richard David Jones, mariner. OLIVER.—January 27th, aged 85, at Ffynonddu, Mr David Oliver. IN MEMORIAM. DA VIES.- In loving memory of Mary Ann, the beloved wife of R. Morgan Davies, Llandyssil, who died February 7th, 1888, aged 36 years. Not lost, but gone before."
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NEWS AND OBSERVATIONS: ORIGINAL AND SELECTED. Mr JOSEPH MAXINS, the Grand Chief Templar, is a County Councillor, having been "unanimously elected for the Acocks Green division of Worcestershire. His candidature wu.3 approved of hy the local Conservative and. Liberal Associations. The Bishop of Ripon (Dr BOYD CARPENTER) is announced to preside over the public meeting in connection with the animal meeting of the Central Association for Stopping the Sale of intoxicating Liquors on Sunday, which is to "? held on the 19th, at Manchester. Much has been said of late years respecting the Church and the Stage, and always as if the latter had everything to learn from the former. But there is one thing at least which many of the clergy and ministers could learn irom the actor, and that is the art of speaking audibly and distinctly. Actors speak to their audiences in the way best calculated to convey ideas to them. Many of the clergy are lacking in this essential, in consequence of the training which they have received, and not for want of natural abilities or want of study. Indeed the dergv are known in these days as a most hard- working class. By the way, the word? of the Rev. Dr: CCLROSS, President of the Baptist College, Bristol, on preaching, are worthy of remem- brance. Speaking on the text Preach the Word: be instant in season and out of season," he remarks: In order to preach you must have a tremendous conviction that God has spoken. Grasping the truth for yourself, tell it out fearlessly—not like one who speaks f' om hearsay, or tells what he has read in a book, but like one who solemnly asseverates in a matter of life and death concerning which he has personal knowledge. It is woe to the man who adulterates the Gospel, who maims it, who conceals it, who is ashamed of it. who puts in its place some theory spun out "■f his own head, who craftily saps the faith which he professes to be building up. Tell it out, not as if you were speaking to babies, but in all its wondrous breadth. and gloryand magnificence. To carry it out practically two things are absolutely necessary. First, deep, patient, systematic study of Scripture. If you evade or shrink from this, you lack one of the essentials. You may have what is fashionably called success,' you may gather crowds to listen, you may create a sensation, you may win praise from men; but you are false to JESiJS CHRIST. Second, there nr.: t be a surrender, a fearless 'abandonment' of ourselves, void of self-consciousness, to the Holy Spirit. Apart from this, no reasoning, no eloquence, no persuasiveness, no zeal or human urgency, will avail. With this, who can set a limit to the marvels that the weakest may accomplish P" The question of the appointment of a suc- cessor to Bishop HUGHES is receiving consider- ation all over the country, in England as well as in Wales. The Spectator," whilst admit- ting that it is desirable that Welsh Bishops should have a practical knowledge of Welsh, virtually advocates the appointment to the see of St. ASAPH of a High Church Englishman. That is the conclusion to which it leads. This is not at all surprising, for most English- men know very little of Wales, as can clearly be seen by their references to the Principality and its people. The Spectator starts off with the asser- tion that "there are a number of people, sen- sible enough in other matters, who really seem to think that it does not much matter what a Welsh Bishop says, provided he says it in Welsh. Their eloquence (it goes on to say) may be that of a goose or a firebrand, but so long as it is expressed in their own tongue, it will be good enough for their Welsh sheep." This is a fair specimen of English ideas re- speeting the Welsh. There may be people to whom the above description may be applicable, but we have never met them. Our London contemporary of course protests against the preposterous notion of such people but why does it give it publicity at all? It then sug- gests the appointment of an Englishman, and says that if the newly-appointed Bishop be a young man, present ignorance of a language is not necessarily future ignorance. We will only say that such reasoning may do for Eng- lish people, hut it will not do for the Welsh. When the QUEEN tries the experiment of appointing a, Frenchman who is without any knowledge of English to an English see, and finds the plan to succeed better than the appointment of Englishmen we shall be inclined to listen to the proposal to fill the Welah sees with H/nglishmen. In the mean- time the idea is too absurd to be entertained for a moment. It thon proceeds to suggest that the Bishop v/iij4'ht not to be v_)f tae same party and same vay of thinking as the majority of the clergy- 1:: order that they may learn to see that there is more good in the other than they had thoughij-. Aj vv'yh suggest that people should marry those whom they differ from in view" and sympathies, in order that they may learn forebearance Can anything be more absurd and impracticable ? If such a thing is possible we should like to see it. It is understood that Mr GIBSON, editor and proprietor of our local contemporary, the Cambrian News," has commenced an action for libel against the "Goleuad," published at Dolgelley, in relation to a letter, signed "Jonah Jobson," recently published in that paper, and which was afterwards reproduced in our columns. As our readers are aware, we have apologized to Mr GIBSON for having reprinted that letter, because he complained that he had been identified with it, and that it was a libel upon him. Looking at the matter from his point of view, we at once, on hearing from him, expressed our readiness to publish an apology, and suggested that he should supply us with a particular form. The result was that Mr GIBSON kindly furnished us with i the copy of the apology which appeared in our issue of January 26th, and which we i inserted. We have no desire to wrong anyone, 1 and would rather apologise in ninety-nine doubtful cases than do an injury in one instance. TLe "Goleuad," however, having denied that the letter was intended to apply to Mr GIBSON, declines to publish such an apology as would satisfy him, and the result is that an action has been commenced, and is, we understand, to he defended. The case is peculiar, inas- much as Mr GIBSON will have to prove, by himself and witnesses, that the letter is a recognisable pen-and-ink sketch of him. Whether that can be done or not we do not know, but the onus of proof rests upon Mr GIBSON. If the identity is proved it will remain for a judge and jury to say whether the letter is a libel, and whether he has sustained such injury as would make it their duty to give him any damages. The Goleuad" asserts that the letter was solely intended as a lively satire upon a certain class of journalism. Archdeacon DENISON'S Ritualistic Remon- strance is being counteracted by a Declara- tion against Ritualism and Lawlessness," issued by a Union of Clerical and Lay Associations, which is very numerously signed. I It is gratifying to find that at Machynlleth the Church is still healthy, as is testified by the fact that the "Declaration" has been signed by the Rev. E. EDWARDS, Rhiwlas, ¡ and the Revs. R. L. PROTHEROE and W. G. Y AUGHAN, curates of the parish. On Tuesday Dr KING, Bishop of Lincoln, will appear before the Archbishop of CANTER- BURY to answer the accusation of indulging in illegal practices. It is said that this is the first time since the Reformation that a Bishop has had to appear before his ecclesiastical superior to justify his conduct. It is gene- rally understood that the ARCHBISHOP him- self adopts the eastward position," which is one of the charges preferred against Dr KING, and that his sympathies are High." The Llanwyddyn Waterworks are the sub- ject of an illustrated article in Cassell's Magazine for February. At the annual meeting of the subscribers to the infirmary, on Saturday, on the motion of Mr J. G. W. BONSALL, chairman, the Earl of LISBTTRNE was unanimously elected President, and a vote of thanks was passed to Mr WILLIAM THOMAS for the handsome manner in which he had treated the Infirmary in relation to the piece of land in front of the new buildings. It is gratifying to find Lord LISBURNE taking an active share in the labours and responsibilites of public life. His social position requires that he should do this, and his natural abilities fully qualify him to fill the place where he is expected to be. He is just a little bit shy of appearing in public, is backward in coming forward, and appears to shrink from seeming to be pushing himself to the front, but does not hesitate to accept invitations to attend public gatherings. He has the rare gift of always being at ease in company, whoever and whatever classes may be present, and this at once removes from others any reserve which might otherwise exist. For instance, at the recent Conservative conversazione and the Masonic ball he chatted and danced with people all round. He does not seem to fear that the gilt will wear off, or that he will lose caste, by being agreeable to his social inferiors nor does it, apparently, occur to them to take any undue advantage of his friendliness. These are excellent traits in a nobleman's character; but they are not the only commend- able ones possessed by Lord LISBTJRNE. Politically his LORDSHIP is a Conservative, but a Conservative of a sensible type; one who recognises the fact that there is something to be said in favour of the views of those who differ from him. If his LORDSHIP can drag his fellow landlords nearer to the people he will accomplish a great work. Of course that is a difficult task, but it may not be impossible to lead the rising generation of landlords into the middle of the road. It was the breadth of his views that prompted the Liberals of Strata Florida to return him unopposed to the County Council, and that caused the members of the Council to elect him an Alderman, when other Conservatives of vastly greater exper- ience were passed by or rejected. He is destined, in the ordinary course of events, to be the leader of the Conservatives in Cardiganshire, and the summer will find him at the head of the County Association and the Aberystwyth Club. The honours are not great, because, unfortunately, neither organisation is in a state of useful activity; of them it may be truly said that they are not dead, but sleeping. During the recent County Council elections neither of the two rendered any service to Conservative candidates, whilst the Liberal Clubs were working incessantly, day and night, in season and out of season- with the result, of course, that they suc- ceeded where they would have lost without effort and organisation. It is no secret that there are two sections in the the Conservative camp-the forwards and the backwards those who wish to keep pace with their adversaries, and smite them hip and thigh whenever opportunities occur, and those who, being placed in comfortable circumstances, are contented to let things remain as they are. From this it will be seen that his LORDSHIPS position will not be one of easy goingness; but fortunately he is not afraid of hard work. His LORDSHIP is fortunate in many ways- not the least—perhaps the chief—of which is the good luck of having for a wife a lady who is sure to win the affection and esteem of all with whom she comes into contact. He has also a large and well-managed estate, and a disposition to live in the county. He is devoted to sport, and, what is still more important, to agriculture, and does all he can to improve the position of his tenants. Com- bining these and other qualifications and advantages, we feel justified in predicting for his LORDSHIP an useful, and it is to be hoped a long, life. On Thursday a German band, discoursed its sweetest music in the streets of this town. II The visit of this band is one of the first signs that spring is approaching. Of memorials praying for improved foot- j paths there seems to be no end. Another was presented to the Town Council on Tuesday from some of the inhabitants of the north side from some of the inhabitants of the north side of Lower Portland-street, who are anxious that the present pebble pavement should be replaced by flags. The time is now coming when it will be possible to test the efficiency of the tar pavement and concrete systems, and when that has been done no doubt all the streets and courts in the town will be attended to. It seems that Mr CLARK, the new tenant of Brynllwyd farm, is determined to prosecute all persons who trespass on Constitution Hill, and threatens to destroy all dogs found on the farm. The paths, of course, are open to the public, and no one has a right to interfere with those who use them. Mr CLARK will do well to consult his legal adviser as to the conse- quences before he destroys any dogs, for if he carries out his threat he may find himself in serious trouble. An attempt has been made to enter into an arrangement with Mr CLARK and Mr RICHARDES, the landlord, which would give the public a right to use the hill, which for agricultural purposes is practically valueless, but without success, and they must therefore be allowed to take their own course and accept the consequences. j Hunting-men in Northamptonshire have been complaining of late of the great scarcity of foxes in the Pytchley country. The other day there wasabigmeetatCottesbrookePark, the seat of Mr H. H. LANGHAM, the Master, Among those present were Lord SPENCER, Lord and Lady PARKER, Lord ERSKINE, Sir HUMPHREY and Lady DE TRAFFORD, Count LAVINE, and other notables. The sport was poor, owing to the complete absence of scent. Among the County Council elections one contest—that at St. Asaph—calls for special remark (says Y Celt.) The Rev GLANFFRWD THOMAS, vicar of St. Asaph, came forward as a Liberal candidate. Indeed, he may almost be described as a Radical. He not only came forward but was also elected by a great majority over his Tory opponent, If I remember rightly, the action of GLANFFRWD in taking part ( of course with the Liberals) at the last general election caused some commotion in the district. Subsequently, when he was officiating at the cathedral some of the gentlemen of the neighbourhood refused to participate inthe LORD'S Supper. What will they do now ? There is one consolation left to them-they may be sure that GLANFFRwd will never be chosen a Bishop. As yet no one has been nominated to fill the seat in the County Council which become vacant by the election of Mr C. M. WILLIAMS as Alderman. It is hardly likely that there will be a contest, for the Liberals have an overwhelming majority in the town, and it is unlikely that two prominent members of that party will enter the lists. The most pro- minent Liberal outside the County Council is Mr D. C. ROBERTS, but, as is well known, he put himself out of favour with the Clubs at the time of the recent selection, and matters have not yet been adjusted. If the parties concerned can agree it is likely that he will be returned unopposed. Otherwise Mr WILLLIAM THOMAS may become a candidate, as a Liberal, of course. For Strata Florida division Mr R. J. DAVIES, Cwrtmawr, the Rev J. JONES, vicar of Ystrad Meurig, and Mr DAVID JENKINS, Black Lion Hotel, are mentioned as probable candidates. For Llanfair division it is understood that Mr J. W. DAVIES, Liangybi Mill, will again be nominated. We believe that Mr DAVIES' Liberalism is not of a dangerous kind, and that be will receive the support of influential Church people. Some surprise has been expressed that no Conservative from the lower half of the county was selected as Alderman. We have reason for believing that the Liberals of the upper half were in favour of appointing Lord LISBURNE, Colonel EVANS, and Mr CHARLES LLOYD, Waunifor, who is not in the Council, but is considered to be an able financier. At the private meeting, however, the lower people would not listen to the proposal, and the result was that the three had to be selected from upper half. The appointment of Mr PETER JONES as chairman of the County Council seems to give general satisfaction. The other gentlemen mentioned for the post of honour and respon- sibility were Mr MORGAN EVANS, Oakford, chairman of the County Liberal Association, and Mr BRIGSTOCKE, both of whom, however, were parties to the election of Mr JONES. The only Conservative farmer elected on the Council Council for Cardiganshire is Mr E. MORGAN, Llanon. In Wales there are few farmers or tradespeople on the Conservative side on the Councils. Mr JENKIN JENKINS, Felinycoed, who was elected for the Nantcwnlle division as a Liberal, and was afterwards selected as an Alderman, was until recently a Conservative. He is a most prolific writer, in Welsh and English, and was for a long time a frequent contributor to our columns. Lampeter Railway Station has never stood high amongst the architectural piles of this country, and as time moves on the boards of which it is built are becoming more dilapidated. The Town Council of that enlightened borough, headed by Mr RODERICK EVANS, propose to appeal to the powers-that-be for improvements. May they get them I Mr LEWIS MORRIS has an article in the Contemporary Review in favour of a Welsh University. I Principal EDWARDS preached at the Regent- square Presbyterian Chapel, London, on Sun- day. The second annual report of the Agricul- j tural Adviser to the Lords of the Committee of Council for Agriculture has just been pub- lished. It only costs -lid, and all who feel an | interest in agriculture should read it. Archdeacon WATKINS is still mentioned as the probable Bishop of St. Asaph. He 13 an Englishman, and has in no way identified him. self with Wales or Welsh matters. Although, no doubt, an able man, his appointment would be an insult to the Welsh people, lay and cleric alike. He is, of course, a High Church- man. No Low Churchman has any chance of preferment with Lord SALISBURY and the present Archbishop of CANTERBURY.
THE BISHOPRIC OF ST ASAPH.
THE BISHOPRIC OF ST ASAPH. Mr John H. Barker, secretary to the Bishop of St. David's, writes to say that so far as the Bishop of St. David's is concerned there is no truth in the rumour that the election of a new Bishop of St. Asaph has been referred to the Welsh bishops.
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LOCAL AND DISTRICT NEWS. FIFTH BRIGADE, R.A.-Second Lieutenant L. Railton has resigned his commission. JONES v. GRIFFITHS.—The claim of the receiver was before Mr Dowdeswell, the referee, in London, last week, when the account was passed, subject to considerable reductions. HALF-HOLIDAY ENTERTAINMENT. — A popular entertainment in connection with the half-holiday movement is announced to be held at the St. James' Hall on Wednesday evening, March 6th. MONTHLY MARKET.—The monthly market was held on Monday, when there was a fair number of dealers present. There were very few horses offered for sale, those that were offered being of a very inferior quality. The cattle that were offered sold well at very fair price. AN IMPUDENT ROBBERY.—On Tuesday evening, a tramp entered the Coopers' Arms, in Northgate- street, and called for a glass of beer, with which he was served. Mr Jones, who was behind the bar, then turned his attention to some other matter, and on again looking round found that the tramp had dis- appeared, and a clock which was on the mantelpiece was also missing. THE WEATHER.—In common with other parts of South Wales, this town was visited with a violent gale of wind, rain, and hail on Saturday and Sunday, when the sea was lashed into fury, and the waves swept over the Marine-terrace, and the scene was a truly grand one. The storm subsided during Sunday night, and on Monday there was a slight fall of snow, which was succeeded on Tuesday by a drizzling rain. Miss MAGGIE MoRTON.—This talented dramatist and her excellent company prolonged their stay in this town till Wednesday evening, when they con- tinued to attract large houses. On Saturday night they played the mystic drama Unknown," on Mond"y "Called Back," and on Tuesday and Wed- nesday The Prime Minister and "Mamma." The performances have given the most complete satisfaction on each evening. On Wednesday even- ing Miss Morton announced that in about two months, at the close of her South Wales tour, she will again visit Aberystwyth. J. Walter Evans' great annual sale of drapery and ready-mnde clothes is now on, and will continue throughout the month. J.W.E. guarantees a bona fide reduction in every article during his annual sales, but season goods and remnants are cleared at about half price. Boys' and men's Overcoats at cost price. About 250 yards of good Cloth Remnants guaranteed at less than half price, very suitable for Ladies' Jackets and Boys' Clothes. A line of last year's Prints at 2td to clear. Black and coloured Cash- meres and Merinoes, all reduced. Noted value in boys' and men's Suits to clear. This being an excep- tional opportunity for a cheap parcel, J.W.E. respect- fully invites an inspection. Note the address- Tottenham House (opposite the Corn Market Hall, Aberystwyth.—ADV. CAMBRIAN RAILWAYS.—Approximate return of traffic receipts for the week ending February 3rd, LSS9. Miles open 237. Passengers,parcels, horses, car- riages, dogs, and mails, < £ 1,707 merchandise, min- erals and live stock, .81,836 total for the week, £ 3,533. Actual traffic receipts for the corresponding week last year :—Miles open, 237. Passengers, parcels, horses, carriages, dogs, and mails, .£1:674: merchandise, minerals and live stock, £ 1,823 total for the week, £ 3,497. Aggregate from commence- ment of half-year to this date, £ 14,954; aggregate last year, < £ 14,836. Passengers, parcels, horses, car- riages, dogs, and mails, -:£33 increase; merchandise, minerals and live stock, increase .£3; total increase for the week, < £ 36; aggregate increase from com- mencement of half-year to this date, £118. Note the receipts of the Mid Wales Railway are included in both years. A VALUABLE FIND. — Mr Charles Lloyd, in the employ of Mr William Rowlands, butcher, made a valuable find on Monday morning. Some two or three months ago a number of silver forks and prongs were advertised as having been stolen from the Belle Vue Hotel, and a reward of X2 was offered for such evidence as would lead to the discovery of the articles and the conviction of the offender. On proceeding to his employer's stables, early on Monday morning, Lloyd observed a parcel lying in the yard, and on opening it found that it con- tained some valuables, which he at once took to the police-station, where they were identified as being the missing spoons and prongs. He then took them to the Belle Vue Hotel, and handed them over to the manageress. It is supposed that th ■ thief finding no means of disposing of the articles, threw them over the gate of Mr Rowlands' premises on Monday night as the safest method of getting rid of a troublesome although costly burden. MARBIAGT?.—'On Wednesday morning, January 30th, ihe marriage of Miss Mary Anne Davies, Crynfryn-row, to Mr Charles James Campbell, in the employ of the Cambrian Railways Company, was solemnized at St. Michael's Church by the Rev W. Evans, curate. A number of flags and banners were displayed, and the happy couple received a hearty greeting. The following is a list of presents received by the bride :-Mr Evan Davies (t ride's father), tea service: Mr and Mrs H. Davies, time piece Mr John Davies, money; Miss Potts, set of dinner mats; Miss Wright, butter cooler; Miss Jenkins, teapot; Mrs Evans, moustache cup; Mrs Owens, flower pot; Mrs Rees, hot water jug; Mrs Davies, toilet set; Mrs Edwards, toast rack; Mrs Davies, fruit dish; Mrs Nightingale, lamp; Miss Evans, half-a-dozen tumblers: Miss Jones, butter cooler Mrs Brodigan, bread dish Mrs Jenkins, cheese stand Mrs Thomas, teapot stand Mr Ellis, teapot; Mrs Jones, spice bex; Mrs Davies, set of hand painted ornaments Miss M. J. Jenkins, bunch of everlasting Bowers Miss Mary Williams, bunch of everlasting flowers; Mrs Edwards, egg s'and; Mrs Jones, pair of plush frames Miss Jones, toilet cover Mies Ellis, pair of antimacassars; Mrs Roberts, flower pot; Mrs Lewis, set of trays Mrs Williams, flower stand; Mr Thomas, pair of plush ornaments Miss Thomas, pair of ornaments; Mrs Williams, teapot; Miss Thomas, sugar basin and cream jug; Mrs Edwards, cruet stand Mrs Lloyd, glass jug Miss Evans, pair of ornaments Mrs Hughes, pair of glass ornaments; Mrs Williams, hat brush, cup, and jug; Mrs Evans, wooden spoon; Mrs Jenkins, rolling pin, masher, and soup ladles Mrs Thos. Thomas, dieppe table cloth Mr and Mrs Evans, white counterpane Miss Williams: set of hot water jugs: Miss Evans, china toilet set; Mrs Edwards, pair of china candlesticks Mr Richards, fancy biscuit box; Mrs Thomas, bellows; Mrs Davies, saucepan Mrs Jones, 10, Terrace, kettle and fryingpan Miss Isaac, salt box Miss P. E. Jenkins, everlasting flowers Mrs Thomas, Machynlleth, silver sugar basin; Miss Evans, Police Station, pair of white toilets; Mr Edwards, table cloth; Mrs Edge- hill, handsome work basket; Miss Jenkins, egg stand. COMPLIMENTARY CONCERT.-On Tuesday evening the Old Assembly Room was crowded to excess by an audience who wished to show their appreciation of the valuable services rendered to local music by Mr John Williams, the veteran choirmaster of St. Mary's Welsh Church. Although his services have been specially devoted to the Church, he has often taken part in concerts promoted by other bodies, and in recognition of this some of the leading Noncon- formist singers of the town readly gave their valued help on Tuesday evening. Indeed such a varied and representative gathering of artistes have seldom appeared on any local platform. The chair was taken, during the early part of the evening by the Rev J. II. Protheroe, who referred to the services rendered by Mr Williams, and afterwards by the Rev D. L. Davies. The programme gone through was as follows — Grand fantasia, La Fete Musicale," the Briton band anthem, Gwyn ei fyd a ystyria wrth y tlawd," St. Mary's Choir," the quartett being rendered by Mrs D. Griffiths, Miss M. J. Evans, Mr William Morris and Mr D. W. Evans song, Mr J. H. Farmer, M.A.; song, "The New Kingdom," Miss Nellie Owen song, Come into the Garden, Maude, Mr Gilbert Williams, U.C.W.; duet, Two merry hearts are we," Misses E. and K. Jones; song, The Lighthouse Keeper," Mr J. D. Stephens; glee, Y Gwlithyn," Llanbadarn |party song, The place where we met," Miss M, E. Pryce song, Will he come ? Miss Eunice Williams; song, Mrs Hughes, Treherbert; song, "Dolly's Revenge," Miss S. L. Jones; duet, "The Lord is a Man of War," Pencerdd Ceredigion and Mr Jack Edwards song, "His Footsteps, Miss M. J. Evans; violin solo, II Trovatore," Mr D. Roberts; song, Tore- ador," Mr D. Jeiikins, Mus. Bac. concertina solo, Mr H. H. Davies (encored) solo and chorus, "Ehowchimifwth," Mr John Williams, and Miss M. J. Evans, and Miss W. H. Morris and D. W. 7" Evans (encored); anthem, Teyrnasoeddy Ddaear," St. Mary's Choir, the bass solo being taken by Mr D. W. Evans, and the quartett by Miss M. A. Davies, Miss M. J. Evans, Mr W. Morris and Mr D. W. Evans finale, "God Save the Queen." The accompanists were Mrs A. J. Hughes and Mrs Lewis Davies, and it is needless to say that they discharged their duties admirably-as also did the vocalists. Mr John Williams received a hearty greeting. At the close a vote of thanks, proposed by Mr Thomas Griffiths, brought the proceedings to a close. We understand that the total receipts amounted to about .£30. Much of the credit for the great success of the con- cert is due to the honorary secretaries, Mr W. D. Nightingale and Mr D. W. Evans, whose efforts were supported by a large number of friends. It is intended to invest the money in some little business, I which will enable Mr Williams to earn a livelihood in his old age. OPERATIC ENTERTAINMENT.—On Tuesday evening a grand concert of operatic music, under the direction of Mr J. H Farmer, will be given at the Queen's Hotel Assembly Rooms, the proceeds to go towards the St. Michael's new organ fund. LEGAL.—Mr Harold Evans, articled to Messrs Hugh Hughes and Sons, and Mr J. J. James, articled to Messrs Griffith Jones and Co., have passed their final examinations. Mr Cecil Roberts, from the latter office, has also passed the intermediate exami- nation. SCHOLASTIC.—We are pleased to find that Miss Mamie Godet, not yet eleven years old, a pupil at Miss Trubshaw's, Caerleon House school, has successfully passed the College of Preceptors exam- ination held in December last, third class, second division. PHEASANT REARING.—In 1886 I wrote, in answer to an inquirer, saying my pheasants cost about 4s each. I bad 620 hatched last season, and reared 600. It was very wet, but they never did so well nor cost so little—3s 4d each. I am more convinced than ever, after extended trial, that wet every day in your rearing field does not matter, and also that Spratt's meal and crissel with only a little plain Indian meal -no nostrums or spices-is much the cheapest niid best food, and, if carefully prepared, will rear 950 out of every 1,000 year after year. No cramp or gapes, but constant improvement from first to last.— CAREFUL SPORTSMAN, in The Field. ST. DAVID'S LODGE, I.O.O.F.-The balance sheet for last year of this lodge, which is the oldest in the district, and which will celebrate its jubilee this year, has been issued. Its shows that the lodge is worth £] ,056 8s 4d a decrease of < £ 26 13s 5d as compared with the previous year's statement. There was also a falling off of two members during the year,the num- ber now being 168. The sick relief amounted to the large sum of .£168 18s 9d, besides X49 paid for funeral donations. The members' contributions amounted to £ 155 6s lid to the sick fund, and .£35 13s 6d to the management fund. The sum of .£34 5s 9d was received as interest. CARDIGANSHIRE NEEDLEWORK GUILD. — The Aberystwyth group of this guild has distributed a large number of useful artieles of clothing to the poor of this town. They have also presented a parcel of clothing to the Infirmary, for the use of the sick poor. Large contributions of useful garments have been given to St. Winifred's House, Tenby, the Waifs and Strays," and various charitable organ- isations in the Diocese of St. David's by this guild. Mrs Vaughan Pryce, of Bwlchbychan, is the lady patroness, and able, and energetic organizer of the society. Mrs Prebendary Williams is the president, and the vice-presidents are Mrs J. Morgan Jones, Mrs JBice Williams, Mrs Hughes-Jones, Miss Trubshaw, Mrs Lovell, Mrs W. Williams, with whom are allied thirty-five lady associates. TEMPERANCE.—The first meeting of Lhe newly- formed society, in connection with the English Baptist denomination of this town, was held on Thursday evening, and WliS presided over by Mr Robert Ellis, chemist. There was a very large attendance, The chairman, in his opening remarks, referred to the fact that during the last year less intoxicating drink had been consumed by the patients at I he Infirmary, and also added that the work done at the Infirmary would compare favourably with that of previous years. Mr Ellis was followed by speeches from the Rev T. Wynne Jones, English Wesleyan, Mr Hooper, U.C.W., the Rev J. G. Davies, Presby- terian, and the Rev Job Miles, Welsh Congregational. Mr Roberts, U.C.W., and the R? V T. Levi also took part in the proceedings. Hymns were interspersed with the speeches. A vote of thanks, proposed by the chairman to the gentlemen that took part, brought the meeting to a close. MARRIAGE.—Considerable stir was created in this town on Wednesday, at mid-day, when it was discovered that Mr George Davis, iron merchant, and Miss Mary Jane Scott, had been quietly married at St. Michael's, and had left by the 12.30 train for their honeymoon. It was understood that the wed- ding would take place before long, but the exact date was kept so secret that only tho,e actually con- cerned knew that it was to be on Wednesday until it was over. About twelve o'clock the happy couple, with Mr D. C. Roberts and Miss Lucy Vaughan Rees as best man and bridesmaid, quietly wended their way to the church, where the marriage ceremony was solemnised by the Rev. W. Evans. The register having been signed, Mr and Mrs Davis drove to the station in time to catch the train for London. The news of the happy event soon got noised abroad, and in a f( w minutes flags were suspended from windows and across streets in the town. As both are well known and highly respected the marriage would have been made the occasion of a good deal of demon- stration if the date had been known.
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CHURCH AND CHAPEL.
CHURCH AND CHAPEL. On Sunday Mr J. D. Williams, of Esgairdawe, began his pastorate of the Welsh Congregational Church at Flint. Mr Williams was a student at Bala College. The fine old church at Hanmer, Flintshire, was destroyed by fire on Sunday evening. Large sums of money had recently been expended on the church by the late Sir Wyndham Hanmer. The supposed cause of the fire is the heating apparatus. The death is announced of the Rev David Morris, vicar of Penycae. The deceased, who was born at Llanon, in this county, was an eloquent Welsh preacher, and was much beloved by his parishioners. He had been in failing health for some time, and latterly the duties of vicar had been performed by the Rev John Jones, late of Liverpool. The body was taken to Llanon for interment. The deceased was in his 44th year. The Rev. Warren Trevor, who has accepted the living of Machynlleth, belongs to the Trevors of Ttawscoed, Montgomeryshire, and is a cousin T3 Sir Charles Warien, late Chief Commissioner of the London Police. The Rev. D. T. Davies (" Dyfrig "), the vicar of Aberdovey, is conducting "missioiis." in various parts of the Diocese of Bangor. He has just con- cluded a series of services at Lamberris; and at an early date Carnarvon will be visited. Clerical meetings are being held, of a private character, in North Wales, to advocate the claims of the Church hostel in Baiigor to better support from Churchmen. At Rhyl the Bishop of Bangor presided. The Rev. Thomas Rowlands, who left Bala Con- gregational College ten years ago as a missionary 'Y in Madagascar, has returned on Inrlougb to his native land, and in Carnarvonshire has addressed a number of meetings in aid of the London Missionary Society. The bi-monthly meeting of the Montgomery and Salop Presbytery was held at Crescent Chapel, New- town, on Friday, February 1st, Mr John Jones, Varchoel, moderator. The Rev. T. H. Lloyø, M.A., vicar of Nerquis, Flintshire, has been appointed by the Lord Chan- cellor to the living of Llansantffraid-yn-Merchain, vacant by the death of the Rev. R. H. M. Hughes.
CARDIGANSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL.—…
CARDIGANSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL.— CORRECTION. Mr Thomas William Davies, the elected councillor for Yspytty electoral division, is a Liberal, and Mr William Davies, Blaencwm, the defeated candidate, is a Conservative.
ANGLESEY COUNTY COUNCIL.
ANGLESEY COUNTY COUNCIL. 1 Out of fifty-six members of the full County Counci for Anglesey thirty-six are Calvinistic Methodists.
CARNARVONSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL.
CARNARVONSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL. On Thursday afternoon the Carnarvonshire County C ouncil elected fifteen out of sixteen aldermen from outside the council. The Conservatives declined to vote. Mr Assheton Smith (C.) is one of the aldermen.
. THE NEW BISHOP OF ST. ASAPH.
THE NEW BISHOP OF ST. ASAPH. Archdeacon Watkins, of Durham, has been, appointed Bishop of St. Asaph.
CARMARTHENSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL.
CARMARTHENSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL. At the first meeting of the Carmarthenshire County Council, held on Thursday, seventeen aldermen- fourteen Liberals and three Conservatives—were elected. General Hills-Johnes (C.) is one of the three.
MARKETS.
MARKETS. LIVERPOOL, FRIDAY. fPRESS ASSOCIATION TELEGRAM.] The market opened steady for wheat at about previous rates, without active demand. Indian corn quiet and about halfpenny lower. American old mixed, 4s 4id to 4s 5d new, 4s Id to 4s lid. Beans unchanged. Pease, ID to Id lower, at 5s Sid to 5s 9d. Oats quiet; quotations of old English white advanced to 3s lOd to 4s Od, other sorts remain at old figures. Weather boisterous and showery. ABERYSTWYTH, MONDAY. Wheat 5s 6d to 6s Od per bushel barley, 3s 9d to 4s Od per bushel white oats, new, 2s 9d to 3s Od per bushel; black, old, 2s 6d to 2s 9d per bushel; eggs 16 for Is; fresh butter, Is Od to Is Id per lb; salt ditto, laid to lid per lb fowls, per couple, 3s 6d to 4s Cd chickens, per couplp, Os Od to Os Od; ducks, NS J, N N8, 6D;IG1ESE> 0S CD TO 09 0D5 turkeys. 0s Od to 0s Od potatoes, 4s. Cd to 5s Od per cwt. NEWTOWN, TUESDAY. Wheat, 16s. Od to 16s 6d per 240 lbs; barley, 4s 8d to 5s 6d per 70 lbs oats, 17S 6d to 21s. Od per 225 lbs- TSGV 7 ^IT F«R BNTTER> 18 0D TO IS 2d per lb- fowls, 4s 0G to 5s Od per couple ducks, 4s 6d to 6s Od per couple geese 5s Od to 7s Od each potatoes, Is per 161bs beef, 5d to 7d per lb mutton, 6d to 8d; veal, 8d per lb pork, 7d to 8d per lb lamb, 10d. WELSHPOOL, MONDAY. Fggs, 12 to 0 for Is Od butter, Is 3d to Is 4d per lb.; fowls, 4s (d to 5s 6d per couple ducks, 4s 6d to 6s Od per couple.
THE CLAIM TO THE PICTON ESTATES.
THE CLAIM TO THE PICTON ESTATES. Last week we published a statement to the effect that proceedings had been commenced in the Court of Chancery by a claimant to the Picton Estates Pembrokeshire, which are now in the possession of Sir Charles E. G. Philipps. The name of the claimant was not then made known, but we are now in a position to state that the action is brought by j Captain J. Philipps ( as attorney for Charles J Philipps) against Sir Charles E. G. Philipps and his wife ana the trustees of the estate—the Rev Abraham Howell, Stogden. and Mr John Vickerman, Laugharne. i he Plaintiff lays claim to the tenements and hereditaments known as the Picton Estates which belonged to the late Sir John Philipps, first baronet, and to the title to the said land. He also claims all mesne profits and rents, and alleges that he is the rightful heir of Sir John Philipps and is entitled to the baronetcy. He asks for an injunction to restrain the defendants or any of them from dealing entitled to the baronetcy. He asks for an injunction to restrain the defendants or any of them from dealing with the lands, and Sir Charles Edward Gregg Philipps from using the title. The case is creating a great amount of interest in Pembrokeshire and adjoining counties.—It is said on good authority that I not the slightest importance is attached by the legal advisers of Sir Charles E. G. Philiops, Bart to the claim set up by a Mr Charles J. Philipps to the I Fiction Castle e tates. This will be readily under- ) stood when we mention that since the writ was served^ in December last, the case has passed through the hands of a second solicitor to those of a third.
WELSH [TEMS.
WELSH [TEMS. Mr W. 0. Brigstocke, Parcygors, has been elected on alderman on the Carmarthenshire County Council A severe snowstorm broke over North Wales on Saturday, and lasted several hours. A strong north- westerly wind was blowing at the time, and the snow MU" I-I T0 CONSIDERABLE depths in the valleys. Ihe higher mountain ranges were thickly enveloped in snow. J The death is announced of William Jones, of lynycoed, Swansea Valley. Deceased is said to have attained the remarkable age of 110 years as shown by the record in the parish register at Aber- I ayron, Cardiganshire, where he was born. The greater part of his life was spent in the army, and he was one of the heroes of the battle of Waterloo Madame Patti has interested herself in the veteran for some years during her stay at Craig-y-Nos Castle, often visiting him in his cottage. Through the want of pecuniary support the closing- of the institution at Carnarvon for the teaching of the blind has become necessary. The next meeting of the Montgomeryshire County Council will be held at Newtown on the 22nd of February. The permanent place of meeting has yet to be fixed, the choice lyiner between Welshpool and Newtown but it is possible the council, following the example of quarter sessions, will meet sometimes at one place and sometimes at the other. THROAT IRRITATION AND COUGH.—-Soreness and ^ckhng and irritation, inducing cough and "'e.voicc. For these symptoms use Eppa's Glycerine .Jujubes. In contact with the glands at the moment thev are excited by the act of sucking, the Glycer. ine m these agreeable confections becomes actively heftlina- Sold only m boxes 74d, tins Is 1^1, labelled «• James Ep»s& Co., Homcepathic Chemists, London." Dr George Moore, in his work on ".Nose and Throat Diseases," says: "The Glycerine Jujubes prepared by James Epps and Co. are of undoubted service as a curative or palliative agent," while Dr Gordon Holmes. Senior Ihysician to the Municipal -throat and Ear Infirmary, writes: "After an extended trial I have found your Glycerine Jujubes of considerable benefit in almost all forms of throat disease."
~CARMARTHEN.
CARMARTHEN. Master E. Mansel Lewis, the second son of the Rev J. Wyndham Lewis, of this town, has won another scholarship at Llandovery College. This promising young boy was likewise fortunate in obtaining a first prize in chemistry last year.
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