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ROBERT LOWE, VISCOUNT SHERBROOKE.
ROBERT LOWE, VISCOUNT SHERBROOKE. The death of Lord Sherhrooke. which took place last week, removes from the scene another of the prominent actors in the political struggles of a quarter of a century ago. Mr. Gladstone and Lord Salisbury are still with us. the former displaying all the vigour of his younger days; but Lord Beaconsfield, Lord Russell. Mr. Bright, and Mr. Forster have all gone over to the majority. Since his elevation to the peerage, in 1880, Lord Sher- brooke had taken, practically, no part in politics, his declining years being spent in retirement. chiefly at his house in the country. He only spoke once in the House of Lords. Robert Lowe was the son of the Rev, Robert Lowe, rector of Bingham, Notts., and was born in 1811. He was educated at Winchester and Univer- sity College, Oxford, and took his degree in 1833, with first class honours in classics and second class in mathematics. Two years afterwards he was elected to a fellowship at Magdalen. For some years he remained at Oxford as a private tutor, tin which capacity he was held in very high estimation. In 1842 he was called to the Bar at Lincoln's Inn, and the same year went out to New South Wales where he soon obtained a large practice at the Bar. In the following year he became a member of the Legis- lative Council, and from that tifce until 185U took a prominent part in the poliflbs of the colony, greatly distinguishing himself by his labours in connection with the education and land questions and legal reforms. In 1850 he returned to Eng- land, and in 1852 was elected M.P. for Kidder- minster. His ability soon obtained recognition, for at the end of the same year he was appointed one of the Joint Secretaries of the Board of Control. In 1855 he exchanged his seat at Kidder- minster for one at Calne, and was included in the Ministry of that year as Vice-President of the Board of Trade. On Lord Palmerston's accession to office in 1859 he was appointed Vice-President of the Committee of the Council of Education. It was while holding this office that he L-ecamc the object of a violent personal attack by Lord Robert Cecil (now Lord Salisbury), who charged him with mutilating certain reports by excluding statements and opinions adverse to the educational views entertained by the members of the Committee of the Council, and moved a vote of censure. Through the indifference of Ministers the vote was carried, and Lowe resigned. But a committee of enquiry entirely exonerated him from blame, and exposed the groundlessness of the charge. The vote was subsequently rescinded. It was, however, during the debates on the reform of the presentation in 1886-7 that Lowe established his position as a debater of the first rank. He then came forward as the fierce and uncompromising opponent of the extension of the franchise, and astonished the House by the vehe- mence and force of his eloquence. A section of the Liberals, led by Mr. Horsman and himself, voted against the earlier Bill, and caused the re- signation of the Government. It was on this occasion that John Bright described them as re- tiring into what might be called their political Cave of Adullam and inviting thither everyone who was in distress and who was discontented. The name stuck, and the Liberal dissentients were thenceforth known as The Cave" or Adullamites." Mr. Lowe's speech against the second reading was perhaps his finest effort in Parliament. It contained this famous passage Surely the heroic work of so many centuries, the matchless achievements of so many wise heads and strong hands, deserve a nobler consummation than to be sacrificed to revolutionary passion, or to the maudlin enthusiasm of humanity. But if we do fall we shall fall deservedly. Unconstrained by any external force, not beaten down by any intestine calamity, in the plethora of wealth and the surfeit of our too exuberant prosperity, we are about, with our own rash and unconstrained hands, to pluck down on our own heads the venerable temple of our liberty and our laws. History may record other catastrophes as signal and as disastrous, but none more wanton and more disgraceful." Ir 1868, on the formation of Mr. Gladstone's Government, he became Chancellor of the Ex- chequer. He was not very successful in this office owing chiefly to his want of popularity, for he was certainly not deficient in financial ability. The storm he provoked by his proposal to tax lucifer matches is still present to the memory of most people. In 1873, on the remodelling of Mr. Glad- stone's Government, he was transferred to the Home Office, Mr. Gladstone himself taking the control of the Exchequer. He did not, however, hold this office long, as the elections of 1874 went against the Government, and they resigned. On Mr. Gladstone's return to power in 1880 Mr. Lowe was not included in the ministerial arrange- ments, but was raised to the peerage. Since tnat time, as we have already stated, he has lived in retirement. Awkward in manner, with a poor- voice and defective, sight, Robert Lowe had everything against him as a public speaker, but in spite of these obstacles he achieved a great reputation. His speeches were distinguished by close argument and felicitous illustration, but as shown in the debates on Reform he could be vehement and declamatory on occasion. His most characteristic traits were his obstinacy and pugnacity. In connection with his disposition to quarrel with those with whom he came in contact we may quote the mock epitaph written by an unfriendly wag some years ago Here lie the bones of Robert Lowe— Where he's gone to I don't know- If to the realms of peace and love, Farewell to happiness above If, haply, to some lower level, We can't congratulate the Devil. Although regarded from a party standpoint he was not orthodox in all his political opinions, his views on most questions were just and compre- hensive. and his name will ever find a place on the roll of English and Colonial statesmen.
CADOXTON CYCLING CLUB.
CADOXTON CYCLING CLUB. On Monday last the above club made a run to Chepstow, but. unfortunately, there was not a great muster, some being away on their holidays. About nine o'clock ten made their appearance and journeyed off. The head wind being very strong, they didn't reach Chepstowibefore 12.30. and, after, partaking of a capital dinner at the White Lion they went to see the Castle and other places of interest which Chepstow is noted for. Returning from there at 4 o'clock all reached home by 8.30 after a grand outing.
THE WESLEYAN CONFERENCE. i
THE WESLEYAN CON- FERENCE. The following local appointments were made at the pastoral sessions of the Wesleyan Conference on Wednesday Penarth.-Frederick M. Lowry and H. Graham Payn. Barry.—Thomas W. Fawthrop. Newport, Mon.—John Clements, Arthur Mark- ham, and James Cook (D.). Maindee.—Benjamin Stanley. Risca, Newport.—Joseph S. Prior and George W. Kettleborough, Blackwood. Pontypridd.-W. Wesley Lawton and J. White- head. Rhondda.—John B. James. Pentre.—Joseph Birkbeck. Ferndale.—Jas. Langley, who shall change on one Sunday in every quarter with the ministers of the Rhondda Circuit. Bridgend.—Winterley Crouch and Levi James (Tondu). Cowbridge.-Robert Dilton, who shall change on two,Sundaysin every quarter with the ministers of the Bridgend Circuit.
ROUND THE TOWNS.j
ROUND THE TOWNS. [BY MR. GAD-ABOUT.] Go to Cadoxton Theatre this week if you want a treat. >J< It is said that Mr. Gladstone once swore, when he trod on an orange peel. # A A door at Barry Dock bears the announcement that bread is sold oy ratail inside. An old farmhouse is being altered at Dinas Powis to serve as a Cottage Hospital. Mr. William Thomas, Sully, talks less than any other member of the Barry Local Board. But he is nn awful 'un to think. The newest thing to be be started in Cadoxton is a Quoit Club. Some dozen or more have already intimated their willingness to join. Over 700 names have been added already to the register at Barry. What price a four figure majority for Mr. Williams next time ? Parse the word kiss," said a Barry teacher the other day. Please, Miss," said a blushing little girl, it's both common and proper." The spread given by the Misses Harry at Barry Dock on Saturday was magnificent and truly liberal. It won't be the last chance they'll get, you bet! I am told that the Cadoxton Fete and Gala, though very well patronised and well pushed, wasn't a pecuniary success. Pity the poor guarantors ° I am glad to see Barryites doing so well from home. Mrs. Powell played Tennis for Carmarthen against Ferryside the other day, and gave her oppo- nents beans." I was glad to see "Mr." Ton Evans and P.C. Bolton back again on Wednesday, looking none the worse for their honeymoon trip, but so much happier Hai lwc. My readers would be surprised if I told them whom I saw going into the boxing tent at the Cadoxton Fete and Gala on Monday. But I won't tell tales this time. At the Local Board meeting on Wednesday there was a lot of row about dead horses. But there's a white horse on Cadoxton Common that ought to come in for much greater attention. Do you like moustaches" asked a Cadoxton young man the other day? » "No, I don't," answered the belle of Holme-street. '-I always set my face against them." And she did. Mr. J. Rees, of Barry, made an excellent im- promptu speech at the Liberal dinner at Barry Dock on Saturday. The contrast he drew bstween Gladstone and Salisbury was very effective and— very true. What do you know of Gamaliel," asked a Barry Sunday School teacher the other day. "Gamaliel," was the answer, "was a mountain near Jerusalem, at the foot of which St. Paul was brought up." Mr. John Robinson is the latest convert to Welsh Nationalism. He asked every candidate for the post of caretaker of the slaughter-house if he understood Welsh. You see the cattle that will be slaughtered there will be mostly Welsh cattle. # Professor Lombroso says that woman is a being whom man loves, flatters, and despises. Woman has less sensibility than man, but greater irritability. No wonder the Professor funked reading his paper in person A At Dunmow there is still an old custom existing of giving a flitch of bacon to a couple that can say they have lived together for a year and a day with- out a cross word. A grocer in Barry Dock intends applying for it next year. His wife is deaf and dumb Mr. Arthur J. Williams did not reach Coedy- mwstwr till near half-past two on Sunday morning. Some Cadoxton ministers are still pitying him. He drove in a cab to Bonvilstone. where his own carriage was waiting for him. The cab was nearly upset at Wenvoe. <- Still another Bible story. What do you know of the Good Samaritan was asked at a Scriptural examination the other day. The Good Samaritan was a man who went from Jerusalem to Jericho, and he fell on the wayside and the thorns grew up and choked him." Mr. Meggit succeeded in getting the Board to petition the local magistrates to sit every week at Barry Dock, and I think Mr. Oliver Jones and General Lee will consent to do so. This is one of the many reforms the SOUTH WALES STAR has been crying out for. On Monday last I was passing a chapel very near the Market-hall, Cadoxton. Two young ladies were about to enter, when out comes a young gentleman, who clasped one of the fair maidens to his heart in such a way that I thought I should like to go and do likewise. Some first-rate songs were sung at the Druids' dinner on Friday night at the Victoria. Mr. Farr sang in splendid style, and Mr. J. H. Porter gives a first-class delivery of comic songs, his Across the Bridge being a treat. Mr. John Robinson and Mr. Jewel Williams, as became men newly returned from their holidays, wore fancy waistcoats at the Local Board meeting on Wednesday, but Mr. Barstow was resplendent in a white hat and a Chamberlain-like flower. For Joey B.. sir, is smart, devilish smart. That young lady who tried last Saturday even- ing to drag a signalman from the strict path of duty is much to be blamed. The attempt to fix his attention on the train of her new dress instead of on the railway train was only frustrated by the opportune appearance of a STAR man. When Mr. John Llewellyn, one of the applicants for the post of caretaker of the new slaughter- house, appeared before the Local Board on Wed- nesday the Chairman asked, Has any gentleman any questions to ask the candidate It is said that the chairman asked this from force of habit, which has stuck to him since '85. I have never heard Mr. Arthur Williams in such a chatty mood as he was on Saturday night. His speech was a splendid specimen of after-dinner gossip-speaking. Probably, that other dinner at Whitchurch had something to do with it. In any case. I have the best authority for saying that Mr. Williams enjoyed the Whitchurch port immensely. A correspondent writes to say that I ought really to mention Mr. John Jenkins, Mrs. Johns (Newland-street), Mr. Jenkin Lewis, Mr. and Mrs. Harris, Mrs. Phillips and Mrs. John (Station- street), and Mr. Dan Lewis (Cadoxton) for the way they sacrificed their own comfort last Monday for the sake of helping the young Independents to enjoy themselvee on the Leys. What trivial things make or mar the enjoyment of infantile minds. I saw a youngster this morn- ing going along singing, with his facing beaming with pleasure. Passing a street sink, he let the cause of his joy-a penny—drop into it. In a moment's space of time the poor little chap's face assumed a woe-begone expression that almost made me go and give him a penny to remove it. The Court Jester of Cadoxton was very solici- tous for the safety of Mr. C. Howe on the return journey from Ilfracombe, and kept on imploring him not to stand too near the rail of the ship, lest, by some mishap, the Local Board would lose their rate-collector. The sea, however, was kinder than the sheriff, for this week Mr. Howe is lost to Barry through having to serve on the jury at Swansea. sX It has been my fate to attend many Eisteddfods, and very many of them have been failures. But for a howling, unmitigated failure I have never seen anything to equal the Eisteddfod at Cadoxton last Monday. The Market-hall was a wilderness of empty chairs, and when the Ynysybwl choir left the emptiness became down- right oppressive, and the chairman was glad to go. Llantwit-Major Water Works is a primitive institution. Early in the morning of Bank Holiday the streets of Llantwit were cleanly swept and scavenged, and, before noon. a sturdy person resembling Aquarius, went forth with watering cans, and carefully watered the roads in the centre of the town. He knew his business so well that the result was a gentle shower, instead of the deluge usually complained of in town. Success to the Llantwit-Major Water Works. # I went to the fete and gala on Monday last. Whilst strolling about the grounds I saw several wheels of chance doing a roaring trade with poor dupes who had more money than sense. I was under the impression that these wheels of fortune were contrary to law. I suppose I must have been wrong, however, as there were plenty of policemen about, and no notice seemed to have been taken. Some rather funny testimonials were received from applicants for the post of caretaker at the slaughter-house by the Slaughter-house Committee. One applicant enclosed a card with several verses of poetry about "Resting in Peace," which elicited the remark from the Chairman of the committee that he presumed the applicant would like to rest in peace at the slaughter-house. Another special feature of the applications was the number of farmers' sons applying for the post. The Barry Local Board want their clerk badly. I never heard suck a row as there was at the tail- end of the meeting on Wednesday. Talk of every man his own lawyer Mr. Thomas de Barri was of opinion that judgment lay against the per- son. Mr. Jewel Williams, Q.C.. was of the opinion that judgment lay against the pro- perty while Serg-eant, O'Donnell thought that the claim could not be divided. And the end of it was worse than the beginning, for all began arguing at once, and nothing was decided upon. X- ,¡, General Lee is one of the hardest-worked men in the Barry district. He is a member of the Local Board and the School Board he )s in him- self the Nursery Association ne invariably sits on the magisterial bench he is chairman of the Dinas Powis Highway Board and, more than all, I believe he is a member of the Cadoxton Cycling Club. If all the Great Unpaid were like the General, I'd be a believer in the old doctrine of qui eta mm m-ocrwr" and would turn Tory and let sleeping dogs lie. On Saturday night and Monday night I was present at the performance at the Theatre Royal, Cadoxton. The play, "The Power of Conscience,' was much enjoyed, and at the conclusion people could not believe the play was finished. On Monday night after the curtain dropped the audience sat looking- expectantly for the curtain to rise again, and they would not move. Suddenly the man behind the scene hit on a way of dis- persing the audience, and, raising his stentorian voice, exclaimed, "Play the Queen." "Play the Queen." This was conclusive enough, and, as the strains of "God save the Queen" burst forth, the audience quickly dispersed. TWO SCENES AT LLANTWIT-MAJOR. 10.30 a.m.—VisiMr Can you let me a bed for a. week Lodging-house Keeper Yes. sir if you don't mind sharing it.—Visitor There's no alterna- tive. Lodging-house Keeper; We'll make you very comfortable. 10.30 p.m.—Visitor (half asleep) Why, here are three men coming into bed. There must be some mistake Intruder: We'll manage now. Screw in a bit.—Visitor But Intruder Ph- ooh, man. Four in a bed is nothing in Llantwit. If the bed was only a couple of inches wider, it would take five.—Visitor It's better in the East End. Over-crowding is not allowed there. Why need the Barry Local Board bother their heads about laying out Cadoxton Common There isn't such a popular pleasure ground in Wales On the seats you can see every night the more bashful and retiring lovers while others are no less busy at it while playing that most spooney game of croquet. Others again emulate the classical Discobolos at the manly game of quoits. Chinamen and boys fly their kites, and the comps of the STAR while away a dull evening by playing duck." And more than all, on Sundays you can always have the S.A. band. What more can one want Some strange answers were lately given at an examination in Scripture at Barry. Here is one. The question asked was, What do you know of Balaam's a,;s "Balaam," was the answer, was a profit by trade, and he was riding upon his ass. But the ass wouldn't go, and Balaam whacked it, but the ass would't go for there was a angel a-coming. And Balaam whacked it again, and the ass turneth round and saith, why are you a-whacking of me for.' And the angel reproved Balaam, and he went out and wept bitterly" Moral: Don't whack Jerusalems when there are angels about."
BARRY AND CADOXTON BURIAL…
BARRY AND CADOXTON BURIAL BOARD. A special meeting of this Board was held on Wednesday evening, to consider an application from the caretaker at the Merthyrdovan Cemetery, Mr. E. R. Thomas, for a testimonial. as Mr. Thomas is applying for the post of storekeeper at the Bridgend Asylum. Canon Allen was voted to the chair, there being also present Mr. B. G. Davies, Mr. William Thomas, Mr. Rees, Mr. Copp, Mr. R. S. Robinson, Mr. E. O. Evans, Mr. A. W. Adams, and the deputy-clerk (Mr. Willett).-On the proposition of Mr. Thomas, seconded by Mr. Davies, it was decided to direct the Clerk to give the caretaker an excellent testimonial.—This was agreed to unanimously, Canon Allen. Mr. Rees, Mr. Robinson, and Mr. Thomas bearing witness to the excellent way in which the caretaker had carried out his work.—Mr. Thomas also proposed that the seal of the Board be affixed to the testimonial, and it was decided that Mr. B. G. Davies and Mr. Thomas be the two members of the Board present when the seal was affixed.- The deputy-clerk submitted a bill for 15s. 6d. from the Water Company, which was signed at once, as it was urgent the bill should be paid.—The deputy-clerk mentioned that it was necessary that the Visiting Committee should be appointed. Mr. Rees was the only member of the committee who turned up at the meeting on Saturday last. From a conversation that ensued it appeared that the time of meeting had been misunderstood.—Mr. Rees said it was desirable that the Visiting Com- mittee should be appointed as several things ordered by the Board had not been carried out, notably the seats to be purchased, the stand pipe to be erected, kc.—Mr. Thomas inquired whether the Board had not ordered the seats to be purchased.—The deputy-clerk said on consulting the minutes that they had not been ordered to be purchased, but the prices had to be got. This had not been done, and on Mr. Rees' recommendation it was decided to ask the local ironmongers to send in their list of prices for seats with iron frames and lathes across, as at the rail- way station.-It was decided that a meeting of the Visiting Committee should be held on Saturday at seven o'clock in the evening.-It was also decided that a special meeting of the Board should be held to consider the applications for the post of clerk of the works on the erection of a cemetery chapel on Thursday, 11th inst. at seven o'clock in the evening.
LIBERALS, REGISTER!!!
LIBERALS, REGISTER! TO THE EDITOR OF THE SOUTH WALES STAB. SIE.—May I call the attention of all Liberals who occupy houses or premises in South Glamorgan to the urgent necessity of at once examining the lists of occupiers which are published on the church and chapel doors. If their names and addresses or their qualifying property are omitted, or in- correctlv set forth, they should at once communi- cate with the the local secretary of their associa- tion in order that claims may be prepared and their votes secured. All Liberal lodgers also should see the local secretary without delay and obtain a form of claim. The 20th August is the last day on which claims can be received.-I am, &c. T. J. HUGHES. Hon. Sec. South Glamorgan Liberal Bridgend, 1st Aug., 1892. Association.
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WELSH CALVINISTICI METHODISM.'
WELSH CALVINISTIC I METHODISM. SOUTH WALES ASSOCIATION. QUARTERLY MEETINGS AT MAESTEG. DESECRATION OF THE SABBATH. The Calvinistic Methodists of South Wales and Monmouthshire hold their quarterly association this week at Maesteg. under the presidency of the Rev. William John, Bridgend, Moderator of the Association, when a large attendance of ministers and laymen is expected, It is over a quarter of a century since the first visit of the Quarterly Association to Maesteg, and, strange to say. the open-air preaching will be in the same field in the centre of the town, being part of Maesteg Isha Farm, the property of North's Navigation Coin- pa ny. On the present occasion the spacious Town- hall and market grounds are being utilised for providing refreshments to representatives, the ministers, and visitors. The readiness with which the inhabitants of the place have dispensed hospitality to visitors to the Association deserves commendation. THE CONFERENCE. A preliminary meeting of the Home Mission Committee met at nine o'clock on Tuesday morn- ing, with Mr. William Griffiths, Blackwood, in the chair. Several important matter were discussed, and a report will be submitted to the Association during the week. The general meeting of the Association was held at three o'clock at Tabor Calvinist Methodist Chapel, with the Moderator (the Rev. William John. Bridgend), in the the chair, supported by the following ministers and laymen, viz.:—The Rev. Thomas Rees, Cefncoed Thomas J.une. M.A., Llanelly Rees Evans, Llanwrtyd T. E. Edwards, Cwmavon: W. Lewis, Compare: H. Barrow Williams. Llandudno; E\'an Morris. Aberayron W. James. M.A., Nantymoel; Messrs. William Griffiths, Blackwood D. C. Roberts, J.P.. Blackwood: E. David, J.P.. Taibach; R. W. Jones, B.A.. Pengarn Daniel Thomas, Rhymney Howell Davies, Whitland, &c., &.J. LIST OF DELEGATES. The following is a list of delegates nominated to attend the Association from the various monthly meetings NORTH CARMGAX.—Revs. John Bowen. Pont- rnydfendigaid: David Evans, Talybout: Messrs. Evan Richards, Seion Thomas Owen, Aberyst- wvth. PEMBROKESHIRE.—Revs. W. Lewis, Tyllwy 1 J. Griffiths, Cilgerran: Mr. A. Watts Williams. J.P., St. David's and Capt. D. Harris, J.P., Dinas Cross. CARMARTHENSHIRE. — Revs. T. E. Thomas, Llandovery Daniel Williams, Llanelly Messrs. Rees Jones, Hendre and W..Morgan, Rhan- lirmwgu. WEST GLAMORGAN.—Revs. D. Phillips. Swan- sea Rees Phillips. Aberavon Messrs. John Llewellyn, Cwmavon; and John Men-hint, Maesteg. EAST GLAMORGAN.—Revs. W. Lewis. Ponty- f pridd Lewis Jones, Pentre Messrs. Councillor H. S. Davies, Pontypridd and John John, Tre- herbert. MONMOUTHSHIRE.—Revs. D. Davies, Clydacli D. Oliver, Rhymney; Messrs. Evan Jones, Black- wood and David Hughes, Ebbw Vale. BUECONSHIRE. — Hevs. Principal Prys, M.A., Trevecca: Rees Evans, Llanwrtyd Messrs. Rees Davies. Llanwrtyd and W. Lewis, Brecon. PRESBYTERY.—Rev. D. M. Rees, Gower and Mr. T. Jones, Aberdare. DESECRATION OF THE SABBATH. Rev. W. Samlet Williams referred to the desira- bility of passing a strong resolution condemning the practice, now very prevalent in populous dis- tricts. of holding public meetings on the Lord's Day for the purpose of discussing political and labour questions.—Rev. J. Griffiths, Cilgerran. thought it was hardly necessary to pass such a resolution, for in the country they knew nothing of such desecration of the Sabbath.—Rev. Evan Morris, Aberayron. was of opinion that they, as ministers and deacons, were not quite free from blame, for it was generally known that the merits of Gladstone and Salisbury was very often dis- cuf-sed in the chapel-house after and before the service.—Rev. W. John, Bridgend, said Sunday travelling was also a great nuisance. He had been much troubled in his heart to see so many pleasure-seekers driving about in brakes last Sunday in the neighbourhood of Cowbridge. j and many of those, it was stated, were members of Christian Churches.—Rev. Thos. Rees, Cefn. suggested that it was perhaps to the political meetings held on the Sabbath day that Mr. Samlet Williams more particularly referred. It would be remembered that Mr. Pritehard Mor- gan, M.P., and Mr. D. A. Thomas, M.P., had addressed a political gathering on the Sabbath quite recently. Other denominations had already ,spoken out on the desecration of the Sabbath. Let them also speak out manfully.-Rev. D. Thorne Evans, Swansea, said labour meetings had also been held in Swansea.—Mr. W. Griffiths. Blackwood Yes, and what about the steamer and its pleasure trips.-Rev. J. M. Jones (Cardiff) believed they should certainly do something, for there was an evil spirit working just now. and a tendency in Wales to follow foreign notions in the desecration of the Sabbath.—Ultimately it was decided to ask the Secretary (Rev. J. Morgan-Jones) toidraw out a resolution on the subiect for presenta- tion to the Association. Several committees were subsequently held, after which the proceedings were adjourned until Wednesday. The meetings of the South Wales and Monmouth- shire Calvinistic Methodist Association were con- tinued on Wednesday at Maesteg, and were exceedingly successful both iD point of interest and attendance. At each of the services held during the day there were crowded congregations, many of those present coming by special train from Pontypridd. Swansea, the Garw and Ogmore Valleys, and other populous centres. The Rev. W. John. Bridgend (Moderator) again presided over the deliberations. THE ORDINATION MEETING. The meeting for the ordination of candidates to the full work of the Christian ministry, which is. perhaps, the principal feature of "Sassiwn Awst," was held at 10 o'clock on Wednesday morning at Tabor Calvinistic Methodist Chapel. The candi- dates occupied the front pews, their names being —Messrs. Cadwaladr Jones, Capel A van William Davies, Llantwit-Major Idris Thomas. Llan- wonno Rhys Jones, Cefncoed; D. M. Phillips. Tylorstown; D. L. Jenkins. Newbridge; D. Mardy Davies, Pontycymmer: Thomas Williams, New Radnor Evan Rees. Ebbw Vale. The Rev. John Morgan Jones. Cardiff, delivered a powerful address on "Church Polity," and the Rev. Thomas Levi, Aberystwyth, delivered the charge to the new ministers, who were then. by the unanimous vote of the assembly, admitted to the full work of the ministry.—The Rev. Evan Phillips, Newcastle Emlyn, having besought Divine blessing, the service terminated. JUBILEE OF TREVECCA COLLEOE. The Rev. H. J. Hughes, Cefn, called the atten- tion of the Association to the desirability of celebrating the jubilee of Trevecca College. A hundred years ago, Mr. Hughes remarked. Lady Huntingdon's College was removed to Cheshunt, and fifty years later the Calvinistic Methodist College was opened at Trevecca (1812).—After a very interesting discussion, in which several of the delegates present took part, it was decided to celebrate the event by a series of public meet- ings, to be held on September 27th and 28th next. at Trevecca. The sermon on the occasion will be delivered by the Rev. T. C. Edwards, D.D.. principal of Bala Theological College. Meet- ings will also be held under the presidency of Mr. Edward Davies, J.P., High Sheriff of Montgomeryshire, and addresses delivered by the Revs. Evan Phillips, Newcastle Emlyn T. Rees, Cefncoed: George Williams. Llysyfran; Wm. James. Aberdare, and other gentlemen. ELECTION OF OFFICERS. The Rev. W. M. Lewis. Tyllwyd, Pembrokeshire was elected Moderator of the Association for next year. Mr. Evan Evans, solicitor, Aberystwith. was elected secretary of the Ministers' Fund. Mr. D. Jenkin Davies, J.P., Aberystwyth, was appointed treasurer of the Association, and Mr. Edward Davies, J.P.. Llandinam. was elected treasurer of Trevecca College, and Mr. D. C. Roberts, J.P.. Aberystwyth, was elected treasurer of the Home Mission Committee. TREVECCA COMMITTEE. Principal Prys. M.A.. Trevecca, called attention to the advisability of passing a resolution recom- mending the General Assembly to make the final College examination—the examination eligible for Ordination to the full work of the Christian ministry. After further discussion it was decided to defer the matter to the next General Assembly. —Mr. Roger W..Tones, B.A., Pengam, submitted a report of the College Committee, and recommended a few changes. It was their intention to build I several additional cottages at Trevecca, a hostel, and a house for the third professors. The com- mittee undertook to complete the report by the time of the March Association. CHURCH EXTENSION AND MISSION wonK. The question as to the desirability of forming" J Church Extension and Mission Work Association for the whole:of the denomination, fcrthe purpose of starting and aiding new causes, w:¡.¡.: brcugiit top, ward from the General Assembly for consideration. After considerable discussion, in which the Revs. William James. M.A.. Nautytuoel: J. Wyndham Lewis. Carmarthen J. Morgan Jones. Cardiff, and Moses Thomas. Resolven Mr. W. Griffiths, Black- wood. and Mr. R. Rogers, Llwydcoed. took part, it was decided not to pass lie resolutions until the the next quarterly association, the various monthly meetings in the meantime to appoint representa- tives to co-operate with the committee of the General Assembly and report later on. THE NEXT ASSOCIATION. It was unanimously decided that the next Association should be held at Twrgwyn, Cardigan- shire, where there is a memorial chapel to the famous Daniel Rowlands, of Llangeitho. The last As ociation was held at Twrgwyn 55 years a-90, and the memory of it is still green in the minds Of the inhabitants. THE CAUSE IN WEST GLAMORGAN. The Rev. Charles Williams, Ogmore Vale, gave a statistical account of the Churches in West Glamorgan district, where the Association is now held. There are 85 Churches, 9,320 members, 3,378 juvenile members, 60 ministers, 21 preachers, 29 pastors. 355 deacons, 13,801 Sunday scholars, and 24,101 hearers. The total amount collected in the past year in this single district was £ 19.896 10s. Olfi., being an increase of ;il,793 4s. 8d. over last year.—The Rev. T. E. Edwards, Cwmavon, spoke in a powerful manner of the spiritual life of the Churches in the d! strict.—The Hey. Hecs Evans reported that £ 700 had been col- lected in Brecknock alone towards a special fund for Trevecca College. This would Ice increased shortly to £ 1.000, and the Rev. W. John, Presi- dent, said that a fund of £1,00;) would be collected in South Wales. VISITORS. The Sa*ithm gave a hearty reception to the Rev. Leon Stephens, a missionary from Cassia, aud to the Rev. Jenkin Jones, missionary from Brit- tany. The weather was exceedingly favourable, and the proceedings closed on Wednesday by open-air preaching in the cricket field, WJUIV the Rev. Owen Prys. M.A.. and the Rev. D. Lloyd Jones, M.A.. preached powerful sermons to a very large congregation.
FETE AND GALA AT CADOXTON,
FETE AND GALA AT CADOXTON, On Monday last a grand fete and gala were held y 11 on the Witchill Hotel Athletic Grounds. For several months past an energetic committee, con- sisting of Mr. D. Shaw (chairman). and Messrs. H. Tavlor. J. J. Williams, B. Hoddinott, F. C. Williams, C. J. Welch, A. S. and H. Chappell (Wenvoe Hotel), Lyons, R. G. Morris. F. S. Turner, and G. F. Willett. (hon. sec.) have been planning how best to make the August Bank holiday not only a success from a financial point of view, but to provide a day's enjoyment for the inhabitants, and which would attract persons from other parts, so that the trades- people should participate in the benefits arising from the day's proceedings. Any profit that might remain after the cost of the fete and gala had been paid it was decided should be handed over to the Cottage Hospital and the friendly societies of the district: but we are afraid that, considering" ihe fact of the high salaries that professionals of any repute require, but little, if any money will be handed over to the Hospital or the societies. Many people a:e of. opinion that had the money which went to pay the fees of the artistes been devoted to prizes for athletic sports more interest would have b'- en excited, and that it would have been better sustained than was the case. Some of the artistes, too, were rathsr tame, and the refined duettists were very indistinctly heard at the outskirts and in the grand stand, possibly not from any fault of their own, but became of the unsuit- ability of music-hall artistes appearing in the open air, and it is to be hopudthat if the committee ever again essay to cater for the people, that they will go in for sports, races, &c. The gala neld is oeautifully situated on Lhe side of a hill, and: stretches of lovely scenery seen on every hand alone repaid, in the opinion of many who visited the grounds, the expense and exertion of going there. The proceedings commenced by a grand monster procession louad the towns, composed of the following Friendly Societies :—First came the celebrated band of the 2nd Glamorgan Artiilery Volunteers (Cardiff ) bandmaster, Mr. Paul Draper, Mus. P. Then followed the Ancient Friendly Society, to the number of 52 the Seamen's and Firemen's Union, numbering 15U Tne Hibernians, 150 the Victoria Lodge (No. 7/1) of the Ancient Order of Druids, numbering 40; the Barry District Lodge of the Royal Antedeluvian Order of Buffaloes, numbering nearly 200 then came the famous drum and fife band of the National Amalga- mated Labourers' Union, numbering 25 and the rear of the procession was brought up by rhe local lodge of the Ancient Order of Foresters, to the number of 40. The members of the friendly societies wore the regalia of their Orders. ,.nd the different-coloured sashes wich the gold tinsel edgings presented a very pretty and varied sight. Some very handsome banners were carried, those of the Hibernians being of very handsome character. The one recently purchased, and which was solemnly blessed on .Sunday evening at the Roman Catholic School Chapel, attracted a con- siderable share of public attention. On the one side of it was a splendid life-size portrait of a priest whom all Hibernians regard with loving reverence, the which is shared by many of their Protestant neighbours—Cardinal Manning. On the other side of the banner is a uapitaily-exeeute.1 figure of an Irish maiden with a harp, and beside her stands an Irish hound, and the back-ground of the scene is formed by a view of the Lakes of Killarney, with the hills rising behind it and a view of one of the Irish round towers, which antiquarians say existei in Ireland long before the Christian era, in the days when the Celts were fire worshippers. Headed by a. gorgeously-attired marshal, on horse- back. the procession started from the Wenvoe Arms Hotel at eleven o'clock, and proceeded through Main-street, Court-road, Castleland- street, Dock View-road. Thompson-street. Barry Dock-road. High-streetfBarry, to the Barry Hotel. From thence the procession marched back, to the sports ground, through Barry Dock-road, Holton- road, Weston Hill. Vere-street. Iddesleigh-street, Main-street, by the Royal Hotel. Barry-road, Several halts were made en route, and the sounds of the lively music discoursed by the bands drew out the spectators in hundreds. At two o'clock the afternoon's proceedings were commenced on the stasre erected a little distance in front of the grand-stand by a performance of Mr. R. J. Wright, the inimitable comic vocalist an dancer. The Irish comedians, Messrs. Wallis and Langtons, who ap- peared by the kind permission of Mr. Oswald Stoll, of the Empire, Cardiff. Comic songs, in charac- ter, were the best items of the musical programme. Next came the performance of the Flying- Dillons," undoubtedly the most exciting event of the day. The Dillons, two brothers and a sister, displayed much skill in their various movements, and as the various flying feats were gone through, the Dillons received hearty claps of praise. The Sisters Kendall sang some songs, and then Mons. Albert De Verdi, an old favourite with Cadoxton audiences, displayed his skill as a Lightning sketclier." In the space of a few seconds he traced striking sketches of public.celebrities, who were in most cases readily recognised by the audiences. By a skilful touching up, a sketch of the Grand Old Man was transformed into that of his great political opponent, Disraeli, and old Ally Sloper beamed out from the sheet on the as- sembled crowd with a broad grin on his benevolent countenance. C. J. West. the negro comedian, then. rendered some songs and Juno, Puno, and Lillian, whom the crowd soon discovered to be the "Flying Dillons." in different costumes, gave another in- imitable performance. The programme as just given above was then gone through again, and ifc was enlivened by dancing in between. The orchestral band was supplied by Mr. Harry Mellon. of Pontypridd. Luncheon was supplied in the committee tent by Mrs. J. Davies, of Holton-road. The usual contingent of shooting galleries, boxing saloons, Aunt Sallys, roundabouts exhibitions, &c., did good business. It is estimated that 3,000 people visited the field during the day. Towards the evening some balloons were let up. One re- presentation of an old woman solved a problem advanced by Captain Marryattin one of hischarm- ing works as to whether people ever died from "spontaneous combustion," by gracefully rising to 'twixt earth and sky, and then, in full view of the assembled throng, catching fire, and in a second a space of time it was nowhere." An elephant gracefully floating in mid-air recalled to mind Baron Maunchausen's astonishing facts whilst a poor old woman, whose only fault was that she shared the common failing of many of the feminine sex of having rather a long tongue was dismem- bered by a youthful audience with a ferociousness unequalled by the fish hags of Paris during the Revolution. The proceedings of the day were carried through by the committee in a most suc- cessful manner, and the indefatigable secretary. Mr. Willett. seemed to be ubiquitous, his face being seen in various parts of the field in a very short time. One thing especially calls for con- gratulation no drunken fights were attempted by any one. and the spitit of harmony reigned j supreme throughout the day.
ANOTHER JOB;
the recognition of the Welsh language in the administration of law generally in Wales. With the exception of His Honour Judge GWILYM W II.LLAMs-for the so-called Welsh of Judge BISHOP is a fearful and wonderful thing—not one of the county court judges of Wales can speak Welsh. Again, there are five revising barristers for the South Wales district-viz., Messw. ARTIICU LKWIS, W. D. BENSON, HOWEL JEFFREYS, ROBERT WOOPFATX, and BCI.I.F.N, and out of these not a single one is conversant with the Welsh language, and two at least have no manner of connection with Wales except that they are members of the South Wales Circuit. The same state of things exists in North Wales. In other dep^nunits also favouritism and nepotism, instead of me and a knowledge of Wale-, her people, and lanfmace, are the qualifications for official po.,ts. For instance, the present clerk of »».»=on e South Wales Circuit is the Hon. SIEFH who appointed by to. own father, the Lord Chief Justice whde Ins predecessor was the late Mr J. K. who was likewise appointed by hi. father.. ''t^,fveE'inln conscience, Plenty of lawyers to represent Wales in Parliament, and s.ic appointments as we have been criticising are as uniust to Welsh barristers as they are to t. Welsh nation. We trust, therefore, that the Welsh members will raise the whole question in the House of Commons at the oiulies. oppoi- ,unitv. Last year we ventured to suggest a simple and effectual remedy for this nation,. „ro„„. We cannot do better than to suggest it a^in? with, we hope, better results. Wnat » required is a Bill providing that, in case anyone not possessing a colloquial knowledge of the Welsh language should be appointed c, .rnty- eourt judge, registrar, clerk of assizes, stipen- diary magistrate, or clerk of the peace in Wales, „ Parliamentary inquiry into the reasons for sue., an appointment be held, and a report thereon be laid before the House of Commons.. TJLOYD GEOIWE did splendid service to Wales in bringing before the notice of the House Mr. o„i, BEKKSVOUD'S appointment. AV ill he add to'his claims on our gratitude by ra.iang the whole question of appointments as Revising Barristers in Wales ? «•—— THE WELSH PROFESSORSHIP AT ABERYSTWYTH. I F there is anything that can make us despair of the future of Wales, it is the siHy decision arrived at on Wednesday last by the Council of the University College of Wales, Aberystwyth with regard to the Welsh professorship which has been vacated by the removal of Professor LLOYD to Bangor. A few months ago we drew attention to the anomalous character of the council, and it is only in keeping with its character and its policy that the Council of the University College of Wales should meet in Chancery Lane, London. We will not discuss the claims of the gentlemen who attended to a scat on the Council, but we will only remark that not more than three or four of them would command the confidence of Welshmen if the Council had to be popularly elected. The fol- lowiug were the members of the Council present at the Chancery Lane meeting Mr LEWIS MORRIS (in the chair), Mr. Mo no AN LLOYD, Q.C., Mr. WILLIS BUND, Q.C., Mr. LEWIS ÅNGEL, Mr. T. J. THOMAS, Rev. LLEWELYN EDWARDS, Professor ÂNGrS, Principal ROBERTS, Major KIMNEU and Secretary and Registrar GreJ'n" After a heated discussion the Council decided not to amalgamate the Welsh professorship and the 'History lectureship, but to proceed with the appointment of a Welsh professor solely. Professor LLOYD, who had acted as Welsh Professor and History Lecturer, had been in receipt of a salary of £ 200. As it had been decided to divorce the lectureship from the professorship, a salary of £ 150 per annum was advertised for the professorship alone, and for this post the committee had chosen three young Welshmen for final selection. These three were -Mr. EDWARD A. ANWYL, .B.A. Oriel College, Oxford; Mr. EDWARD EDWARDS, B.A., St. John's College, Cambridge ana Mr. L. J. ROBERTS, B.A., Exeter College, Oxford. The Council ultimately decided to offer the post to the first-named gentleman, at a salary of £120 a year, and, in the event of that gonte- ,nan not accepting the reduced stipend, to offer it to one of the other candidates. Anything more silly or more shameful we have never heard of even from the Council that meets in Chancery-lane. These three young Welshmen have had bril- liant academical careers. Mr. ED"\V ARD AN"W L went to Oxford in 1885 from Chester Grammar School with a great reputation for scholarship, and had previously won an Open Classical Scholarship at Oriel College. In 1887 he was placed in the second class of Honour Classical Moderations, and in 1887 he obtained one of the best First Classes of hisy<#arinthe noblest Oxford school, Litcrae Humaniores. Since that time Mr. ANWYL has been residing at Oxford, doing private teaching, reading theology, and pur- suing generally a course of indefatigable study. He is acquainted with most of the chief European languages, and has no mean know- ledge of Sanskrit and other Oriental languages. He was warmly recommended by Professor Ruys. who considers him the most promising Welshman we have. In addition to his philo- logical knowledge of Welsh Mr. ANWYL is one of the pleasantest and easiest writers of Welsh, and is thoroughly conversant with the whole range of Welsh''literature. Mr. EDWARD EDWARDS, who is a brother of Mr. OWEN EDWARDS, of Oxford, cleared everything before him at Bangor University College, obtained second- class honours in the moral science tripos at Cambridge, and was at the head of the list at the M.A. examination of the London University in philosophy. Mr. LEWIS JONES RommTs is is one of the most hopeful alumni of St. David's College, Lampeter. In 1.889 he gained an Open History Scholarship at Exeter College, Oxford, and, had his health been stronger, there is no doubt that he would have done even better than he has at the City on the Isis. As it is, his record is excellent, having just taken a very good second class in the Honour School of Modern History. Mr. ROIIERTS is known besides as a charming writer of Welsh and English, and a musician of no mean attainments. Here, then, are three young Welshmen of whom any country might well be proud. For many long and weary years they have toiled and struggled to attain the position they hold to-day. They have spent many of the best years of their lives to acquire the education > nccessary for teachers and they have spent no inqonsiderable amount of hard cash in acquiring it. Their reward has come. The Council of the University College of Wales at its sitting at i'Chanqery Lane has decided to offer them £ 120 i pex annum-somewhat less than the wages earned by the average coal-trimmer As we have said, such senseless proceedings make us almost despair of the future. Each and every one of these three gentlemen can easily earn his fli)0 or JE200 in England. Their qualifica- tions are so high that English public schools would gladly give them at least £150 per annum. Even in Welsh public schools they would do better than in the University College of Wales. The masters on the Foundation at Llandovery College, for instance, get fl35 per annum in addition to board and lodging. But simply because these three gentlemen are patriotic enough to prefer to help their brother Welsh students, who are in greater need of good teachers, than to live in the luxurious ease of an English public school, the Council that sit in Chancery Lane must mark its sense of their patriotism, and impress upon their country- men their self-sacrifice more vividly by offering them a pittance of £ 120 a year. It is small wonder if Wales will be widowed of her educated men. — FREE COMPETITION. THE opponents of reform talk very glibly of the blessings of I-Fi-ce competition" and of the sacred law of "supply and demand." Why should the state," they ask, "interfere between landowner and tenant ? This is a free country, and the tenant of his own free will has contracted to pay a certain rent to the landowner. If the rent is too high. the tenant ought not to have promised to pay it, and it is absurd to ask the state to step in to save the farmer from the penalties of his own ignorance or blindness. If a cattle dealer gave the farmer too much for his cattle, the state wouldn't be asked to step in and indemnify the cattle dealer. Why should the farmer be protected ? The argument is specious, and, therofore, dangerous. The fallacy of it consists in the fact that the two cases are not parallel. In the. case of the cattle dealer the contracting parties are free agents the cattle dealer can buy or not buy the cattle as he pleases. He is on equal terms with the other contracting party. Such is not the case with the farmer. Though in name a free age at, in reality he is nothing of the kind. It is true, as political economists say, that rent is determined by two laws, the law of diminishing returns and the law of supply and demand. But political economists are theorists whose conclu- sions are of often stultified by practice. They take for granted that the farmer and the land- lord are on equal terms. As a matter of fact, the farmer, and especially the Welsh farmer, has often no option but to take a farm at any cost, while the landlord is generally a capitalist who can live even if his farm is not let. Poli- tical economists also do not take into account the power of sentiment. For instance, in Patagonia there are thousands of acres of ex- cellent land which is not tilled in Wales there are too many cultivators for the land. If the theory of supply and demand could be reduced to practice, the cultivators who are not wanted in Wales would go to Patagonia, where they would have plenty of room. But, as a matter of fact, Welsh farmers, as a rule, refuse to go to Patagonia, and are content to say with Islwyn Tylodi a phrinder sydd well gyda Chymru Na llawnder y byd a'i ogoniant oil hebddi. This weak sort of sentimentalism is below the notice of political economists, but it is a force that the legislator has to reckon with. Laws are not to be made to fit in with certain pre- conceived theories of what should exist, but they should be made to suit mankind as they are, with all their weaknesses, sentimentalism, and foolish fondness for the place of their birth. When this is considered, it will be seen that the poor Welsh farmer, with little or no capital, divided from the rest of the world by language. custom, and religion, entirely dependent on the land for his means of subsistence, and unwilling to emigrate, is no match for the wealthy land- owner. If the competition was in reality free and perfect, if it existed among landowners as z, well as among land-tillers, and if the contract- ing parties stood on equal terms, we could well afford to let competition have free play and allow the law of supply and demand to regulate the price of land. But the case being so dif- ferent, we must ask the State to step in and protect the farmer against his own necessities. As far as outsider can judge, the discontent against the Sliding Scale is due to a similar. chain of reasoning. The Miners' Federation objects to the wages of the men being made dependent on the price of coal, or as some would say, on the law of supply and demand. One coal-owner might be led, they say, to compete recklessly with another, knowing that h. can afford to do so, as the wages of his men would be lowered with the price of coal, whereas the wages of his rival's men would be fixed by the Federation. Let coal owners, says the Federation, compete as much and as recklessly as they will but they must not take into account the fact that they can squeeze lower wages out of the miners to enable him to keep up the ruinous com- petition. The fact that the Sliding Scale men earn better wages than the members of the Federation would seem to point to the fact that the time has not yet come for the adoption of'.the Federation policy, but we are inclined to think that after all the Federation 'policy will ulti- mately prove to be the right one. HOW LONG ? THOUGH Parliament was formally opened yes- terday (Thursday), the real business commences on Monday, when the QUEEN S Speech will be read. The debate on the address will of course result in the defeat of Lord SALISBURY, and then will begin the real difficulties of the Liberal party. The only honourable and the only possible escape from these difficulties is by an honest fulfilment of Liberal pledges during the last six years. Time and again has Dises- tablishment been promised to Wales, and at Newcastle Welsh Disestablishment was placed second only to Home Rule in the programme which has won the General Election. We con- sider, therefore, that the Welsh members should insist that a Bill for disestablishing the Church of England in Wales should be introduced im- mediately after the first reading of the Home Rule Bill. It is absurd to say that they would be acting with ingratitude to the Liberal party or to Mr. Gladstone in insisting upon the fulfil- ment of the Liberal pledges. Let the Welsh members be true to themselves, and it follows inevitably that they will be true to others. The Establishment is a local ques- tion," said Mr_ GLADSTONE, and out of 134 mem- bers Wales has returned 31 pledged to Disestab- ment. If the majorities with which these 31 were returned were equally apportioned it would be found that each of them had a majority of over 2,000 votes. Home Rule must be granted to Ireland," said Mr. GLADSTONE once, because Ireland, by means of the vast majority of her representatives in Parliament demands it." If the Establishment is, as Mr. GLADSTONE says, a local question, Wales should get Dis- establishment even before Ireland gets Home Rule, for the proportion of Welsh members in favour of Disestablishment is far greater than the proportion of Irish members in favour of Home Rule. We do not claim, however, priority over Home Rule. We recognise that the Irish have been fighting longer, and have sacrificed even more for Home Rule than we have for religious equality: but in the name of consistency, common sense, and fair- ness we demand that Disestablishment should occupy the second place on the Liberal pro- gramme. We have waited long and patiently how long shall we have still to wait ? The Welsh people will hold their representatives responsible for the answer.