The Aberystwith Observer

ABERYSTWYTH TOWN COUNCIL. A special meeting of the council was held at the Town Hall on Thursday morning. Present-Mr Peter JoneR (mayor),* Aldermen Watkins and U. Roberts, Messrs Isaac Mo"rgan, E. J. Jones, T. Griffiths, D. C. Koberts, George Green, John Jones, A. J. Hughes, town clerk H. L. Evans, borough accountant, and liees Jones, surveyor. AN APPLICATION. Mr Thomas Davies, one of the contractors for making the reservoir, attended the council, and said that Mr Stooke bad promised to send his first certificate by Saturday morning next, and he came there to ask them to get a committee to sign the cheque, as they required the money particularly to pay the men on Saturday. The Mayor said they might authorise the finance committee to sign the cheque, and this watt agreed to. OENKRAL DISTICT RATH. The following are the particulars of the general dis- trict rate Ifor the next half-year:—Estimate of re- ceipts—arrears of district rate uncollected on the 25th March, .6981 11s 5d; probable receipts—H. M paymaster, £ 60; mannre and meat market, £ 50, thu Aberystwyth Board of Guardians, proportion of cost of drainage, £ 18 15; a rate of Is 6d in the.e, -8,1577; grand total, X2,687 6s 5d. Retrospective: Balance due to treasurer, £ 790; bills to tradesmen, £ 150— £ 940; prospective—interest to mortgagees, £ 264; salaries, £ 200; highways, £ 299; seavengii g, £ 1^.5; and other items making a grand total of 92,500 10s. A rate of 116 in the £ was recommended. WATBR BATE. Arrears uncollected of rates on the 25th March, £ 464, probable receipts—rents of fields on Flats, £ 157; water by meter, £ 140— £ 297; total, £ 761; a rate of 2s in the £ will produce £ 2,000; total, £ 2,781. Retrospective: payments due to treasurer, £ 537; bills to tradesmen, £ 40— £ 577. Prospective Salaries, .£122; interest to mortgagees, .£600; principal and intei est on the loan of £ 16,000—publio loan:acceunt. £ 1,122 6h 84., engine house, £ 30; mains and service pipes, .£100; sinking fund, .£159 6s— £ 2,133 12s 8d; tot il £ 2,710 12s 8d. The Mayor said that>e would make an explan- ation on the estimates for moneys required to be raised during the ensuing six months on the general district rate and twelve months for the water rate. In the first place he explained as to how the balance was so heavy against them in connection with the general district rate. There were £ 720 due to the treasurer, and that was occasioned through,4180 or .£200 for the drainage and permanent improvements, and their borrowing powers having ceased there was no alternative but to way this amount out of the cur- rent. fund. Then there was .£430 paid for the Act of Parliament of 1872 which could not be charged tlb this account for the reason that it must come out of the borough account. These were very heavy items, and they would be transferred back again to the borough account. There were.9790 covered by these charges, in addition to which there was the purchase of the Castle grounds, £ 250. Had it not been for these items there would have been a balance in their favour instead of against them, if the various items would have been charged to their proper accounts. Mr la lac Morgan thought it was rather hard that their borrowing powers were exhausted, and that per- manent works were obliged to be paid for iout of the rates. ô. The Mayor did not know whether they could not apply lor an extension of these borrowing powers to eover these items. The rate would be the same as that last year, Is 6d in the.e In regard to the water rate there was duel to the treasurer .£537, owing to the laying of the mains, which cost some ..£300, and which was charged to the -current year's account. He then enumerated the various items of the estimate. The amount required was £ 2,710, and to meet that the outstanding arrears uncollected was £ 464, other receipts to be received were rents of Relda on the Flats, .£157, and water by meter, -8140, making a total of .£76. A rate of 2s in the -8 would be required, which would be 6d in advance of last year. The finance committee: had considered thia thing very carefully, and examined the books, and the opinion they came to was that they bad no al- ternative but to make a Is 6d general district rate and 2s for the water rate. Mr Isaac Morgan asked how that would compare with It-at year a The Mayor said that the balance against them last year was £ 2G4, so that they would have been in a better position were it not for the two items he had mentioned. Mr Isaac Morgan asked if they were clear of the Act of Parliament now ? The Mayor said they were. Mr John Jones pointed out that the arrears due on the water rate were .£400. The Mayor said they had been reduced by about JbIOV. Mr Watkins, the collector, said they were reduced now to about £ 400. Ji Mr John Jones thought that appeared to be an enormous amount owing. Mr Isaac Morgan said the summer months were coming on, and people would be able to pay. Mr John Jones said the summer had passed since that rate was made. The bost time of the year was goae. He knew they would have to Srnake the rate that day, but he thought the borough accountant should be requested to make a report upon the whole matter. Mr Green said they had calculated the whole of the arrears, and yet they would require this 2s rate besides. The question was, would it be collected. He doubted it very much, as it had never been done before. Mr Watkins, the collector, said the poor people think they have got to tha 10th of May, and they say, "Oh, it is not due yet." That was the reason why he had got all those arrears, because he bad to collect the water rate from the poor people. By the end of the summer ho had no doubt it would be all paid. Mr John Jones asked what was the amount of the rato last year ? The Mayor said it was about £ 1,500. Mr Jones And there is over one-fifth of that un- collected at the end of nine months. Mr George Green asked the collector if he thought it was probable or possible to collect the whole of these arrears and the whole of the rate now proposed to be made ? Mr Watkins said no not the whole of the arrears; there w»uld be some owing at tha end of the twelve months. Mr Isaac Morgan asked the oolleotor if he thought all on the books was recoverable, or how much waa irrecoverable ? Mr Watkins said out of the £ 464 very likely there was X150 irrecoverable. Mr D. C. Roberts thought it would be better to have a statement by the borough accountant, to see what was recoverable and what was likely to be ir- recoverable. The Mayor said they would have'|to make these rates first, and then they might pass a resolution em- bodying what was suggested afterwards. Any in- struction they might give to the borough accountant the finance committee would bear in mind after- wards. Mr Isaac Morgan said there was a little more diffi- culty in collecting the water rate than the improve- ment rate, because the landlorda had to pay for the small property. Mr D. C. Roberts said there were CWD arrears on the improvement rate now. What was the total Of that rate ? The Mayor said the last xate made was aWut £ 1*410. Alderman Roberts proposed, and Alderman Wat- kins seconded, that the estimate for the district rate be adopted ,-Carried Mr Isaac Morgan asked in what time the whole of the £ 16,000 must be paid ? The Mayor said they m .tie a application that the payment should b si>rt-ad over 50 years, but the Local Government Board refused that, and would only agree to a suggestion that it should be spread over 30 years. The resuit of course was that there were £ 200 or £ 300 charged en that account more. The lon ri wna reduced to £ 5')0 or .£600, but they were in a worse position in recant to the water rate. Mr Morgan proposed, and Mr T. Griffiths seconded, that the estimate for the water rate be a.doptad.- Carried. Al'l<?rtnan Watkins asked if it could be collected every six months. According to the collector's state- ment at, the committee on the previous evening it was better to have it in one lum;) sum. The Mayor believed that it was optional. Alderrran Watkins said the eolleotor stated that he was l*h'>uring under a Vf.-ry groat disadvantage to collect a 1* 6.1 rate; lie would be labouring under more disadvantage new to raise 2s. Mr John Jones proposed that the borough 8.C. conntant go into all these financial matters and re- port to that council, so that they might know how they stood. Mr D. C. Roberts secondet1 the proposal. II Alderman Watkias saiii that Mr Jones had misled them with regard to the harbonr, when he stated that there were only £ 30 owing; for they found there were over £ 70. Mr Jones ssid that at the last meeting the subject was brought on and he gave it them as the collec- tor's statement. The borough accountant bore him oat. Mr Evans: No, I think not, sir. Up to the end of March that was the amount owing, but not at t;6 time, on made that statement. Alderman Watkins said they kept the old collec- tor in pay for a fortnight aftt r his time was up, but after Mr Jones made that statement they found there waa .£70 owing. Mr Jones Mid they were referring to two different dates. The whole of the arrears up to the end of March ody amounted to £ 30, and the borough ac- countant w is ahle to confi m it. Mr tivans said that at the close of the finanohl year the arrears were .£75, but when Mr Jenkins left the Corporation's service there were only Z100 112 arrears. The resolution was agreed to. Aldbt maii Watkins said it was a serious advance in the water rate from Is to 2s, and he was sure he did not know how people were going to pay it. Mr Green said the people must not complain; they agre-d to it. The May -r said it did not represent 2d a week for the poor peopte, and that was not a uery formidable item. Mr Isaac Morgan said it was cheaper than it was years ago, but if they could get it for less thaa 2d so much the better. TENDERS. Tenders were received for gas fittings from Mr Jemes Dngalr; and Mr Richard Jenkins, the latter being accepter. Tenders were received for painting the Corporatien property from Mr Matthias, Mr John Edwards, and Mr Gornall. Ihe tender ef Mr'Matthias was ac- cepted. A PETITION. Mr T. Griffiths ipresented the Ifollowing petition, signed by nearly all the trap€»men residing in Pier. street:—We, the undersigned ratepayers and resi- dents of Pier-street and the the immediate vicinity, Humbly request that iron steps with rails be erected at tqe bottom of Pier-street; for the accomodation of visitors and friends, the want of which is and has been Sreatly felt by shopkeepers, &c.,in the neigh. bouJhood." The matter was referred to tthe public works com. mittee to report to the C unci! by Tuesday next. DAMAGING THE SKATS ON THE f KRKACE. Sergeant l'jvans was rt qrested to summon any children found damaging the ssats on the Terrace.

IBOROUGli K&GISTRATES' COURT. Wednesday. Before Messrs Peter Jones (mayor), J. W-Salumper, and D. Williams. CASK COMPBOKISED. Peter Jones, Moor-lane, peeilur, was summoned for assaulting David Williams. Llwyngroawf-n, Gwnnws, cattle rioaler, on the 2&:h ulu—Com- plainant applied to settle the CloSt!, as he did not want tl) have any bother aouut it. The applica- tion wai agreed to. MBOLECTINO TO PAT BATE?. Mra Edward. Upper Poriland-street, was sum." moned for r< fusing to pay a general di-trict rate of £ 1 ITs Id, and water rate of £ 2 9s 6d R. E. Jones, Bridge End Inn, victualler, £ 6 Is and JBS Os Oid Anne Jones. 25, Ma<ine-t.rrac £ 317s 91 and £ 2 14-3J ); David Jonr-s, Bnker-strt et, [cabinet maker, £ 3 14- 9i and 17s 3d; William Jeffreys,Coiporation-streef, lapidary, £ 2 0> 8d and .£1 3s 3d; John Movgan, Pier-s reel, stationer, £9 8s 7Jd and de4 15* 7jd aad Joel Morgan, Bryn- yry< hain, farmer, JEt 14s 5id general district rate, Mr Watkins, collector, proved each of the cases, and the usual orders were made, time being given iu those instances. where the defendants were thought deserving ofcommtseratioa. The defendaut Joel Morgan appeared, and said that Mr Watkins had told him that the tenant was liable tor the rates, since the rates had been raised. The house is situate near the Northgate, and occupied by a Mr James. Mr Watkins said that he had forwarded the demand note to defendant every halt-year. The defendant said the rent of the house was JH5 and it ought to be rated accordingly. ly. Mr Watkins said the house WitS ruted at xio and for AiO unaer the landlord was liable. The bench made the usual order, and defendant asked for a case to be allowed to appeal, which was granted. SCHOOL BOARD PROSECUTIONS John Beard, Moor-tan", labo urer; Philip Bird, Cambrian-place, railwayman; Edward Edwards, Norihgate-court, foundry man; John Humphreys, Prospect-street, mariner; Owen Joseph. Moor-streei, moulder; Edward James, Rheidol-place, ship car- penter; John Owen, Norfcbgate-street, joiner; Thomas Morgan, Penparke, labourer; 'Cornelius Robert, Gateway-buitding, butcher, and Thomas Roberts, Moor-street court, joiner, were summoned for neglecting to send their children to school. Mr Williams appeared on behalf of the school board, and Mr Lloyd, the school attendance officer, proved the cases. Beard was fined 5s, there being two previous con- victions Bird, 2, Edward Edwards 5s there being a previous conviction Tbt. lad Humphrey* said he was sent to school without food, and P C Jones said that when he served the summons the woman was in bed very drunk. The woman did not deny this statement. Mr Williams asked that the case should be ad- journed, 89 that ittepa should be taken to send the boy to the Clio. Mr Salumper told the woman that she ou^ht to be ashamed of herself, and if there was any mean* of sending her to prison it ought to be put iu forc< The case was adjourned for a waek. Mrs Joseph said her son was between 13 and 14 years of age, aad was now at work at the foundry. Mr Williams said that the boy was in the lowest standard, and there were several previous convic- tions. Mrs James said that her boy was always pluying truant, and would rather work than go to school. It was the opinion of the magistrates that if he went to school for the next few months he would laarn but little, and at their suggestion Mr Williams withdrew the case. James was fined Is John Owen (two children), Is in each case Morgan, six previous convictions, adjourned; Roberts, one previous conviction, 2s 6d; Roberts, six previous convictions, 5s. TEMPORARY TRANSFERS. Railway Ion, from J.,hn Rees to J. Dix; Commer- cial Ian, from John Melliugsto John Rees.

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CHURCH EXTENSION AT MACHYNLLETH. Although we are often told by religious teaohere that this is an age of religious indiflerone* and scep- ticism, there are not wanting signi of health and vigour within the church ii»elf. This might with ruth be termed an age of building, for on every hand the Church of England ia extruding her bord- era and providing for the spiritual necessities of the pt-opl", and the Nonconformist element of the country is closely following her example. It is not twelve tut)oths ago since the Cour;h people of Machyolleth lent a helping hand to their brethren at Abergyuolwyn, and a commodious and comfort- able sanctuary h ts been raised there. Now, our frieuds at Machynlleth are just commpnoing the erection of a new churob for themselves, n..cessi- tuted, we are told, owing to the progress the English language is making in the town, and consequently an English church is required to meet the wants of the bilinguial population. The reason, however muoh some of our Welsh friends may dislike it, must be acknowledged as a fact, and it will also be ad- Aiittud that it is most inconvenient to have duoglot services in one and the saina building. Hence it was resolved that an effort should be made to raise funds sufficient for the erection of a second church, th.' cost of which is estimated at about, £ 2 000, exclusive of the site. The Church here has been ever attive in the discharge of her duties, and during the hut fifteen years a large sum of money has been expended in multiplying, im- proving, and maintaining the machinery and effici- ency of the church in the parish, the parish church having been restored, aad two mission chapels erected in the outlying townships during that time. The parishioners also have been largely in- strumental in maintaining two curates, whose ser- vices were required owing to the extension of the ohurch work. It will thus be seen that the par- ishioners have not oeen backward in according sup- port to the Work, and as we havtt already intimated ihey have extt-noed practical and material aid to those outsida their own 'limits. -Therefore, we t i k, in the words used by the excellent vicar aud hiii churchwardens, "uiide-r these circumstances it is ftilt we may not unfairly look beyond the limits of the parish in the present instance, and earnestly appeal for holp to realize oar object to all those who hare the welfnre and interest of the church at he*rt." The population of ths parish at the last census was-town, 2021; Uwchygurreg, 410 Isy- garreg. 429, was a slight increase* since. The site selected for the new church is at the en. trance to the PUs, the residence of the Marques* and Marchioness <>f Londonderry, who ever testify itn-ir readiness to substantially aid in any good work, having for its aim and object the elevation of the masses. In addition to giving the site—a muni- ficent donation in it»elf—the noble Marquess gives £ 300 to the build n« fund, making a total with the site of £ 650, Lady Edwards, £ 2u0; Mr D. Howell, Doiguog, XIOO; Mr H. Lloyd Jones £ 100; Mr Sackville Phelps, Newlands, £ 100, besides which I there are other smailor sums subscribed, bringing up the total to about .£1.6t.i4, thus leaving a deficit of about £ 700. To carry out the object a committee was ap- pointed consisting of the Marquess of Londonderry, the Rev Can.-n Griffiths, Messrs Sackville Piielps ( and H. Lloyd Jo'ses, ohurehwardens D. Howells, D.dgung Joseph Evana, Fnmygog Richard Gil- lart, Llyulleoedd W. Griffiths, timber merchant Dr H. Lloyd. Dr T.D.tvip&, Dr Matthews, Messrs t Lewis Morris, Evans (Lion Hotel), Brees, grocer, < and Thomas Llewellyn. The above-named ccm- mktee invited tenders for the erection of a building- O ip >b!e of accommodating 200 perso-na, and there were seven applications received, the estimates ranging from £ 2 024 to X3,800, the render of Mr Riohard Meredith, Llanidloes, btiug accepted. The architect is Mr Henry Kennedy, of London and B.tngor, a gentleman who has had much to do with the erection and restoration of ohurcbes in this and the neighbouring diocese, and whose designs have always given the utmost satisfaction. From a description of this intended structure it will ap- pear ih.it Mr Kennedy has designed a building which will be must useful for the sacred purpose for which it is intended, and liho an ornament to the t >wn. The edifi'-a is described as a chapel of ease to St. Petet's (the.parisli churck,) and will be built in the tirstpointed or early English style of archi- tecture, 1\11,1 will comprise a fIIU: and lofty arches over the chancel >tnd the apodal, a robing room, an organ chamber and a towvr with spire on the north a de, and here wili be also the principal entrance. Admission to the belfry will be by a single door on the west. The north aid" is to be artapteft tor access in consequence of the orientation to the street. The church will be rectangular and plain, and will ac- commodate 200 wor>hippers. It will be lighted on the north and south i»ides by windows of Rood di- mensions, and on the west by a double foliated win dow, and the whole of the chancel will be lit by three "indows in the apse, and one in the body of the chanci l. There will be a screen in front of the orsjait chamber. When finished, the church will be wat'mei) by t PC «i» ing pipes, starting from a cham- ber cnsiructed heiow the entrance. The wall- will be lined inside with Bath stone, the cavity being preserved between the inner and outer walls, the ollt.r pot tions being of local stont,. The dressings will be 01 Celn stone; and in the interior of the church the roof will be close boarded, and that as well as the principals will be constructed of pitch pine, slish ly stained, but not varnished. The internal fittings will be such 816 to suit the general char- Iterer of the bnilding The flooring of the chan- cel, including the bautpas, will be laid in with encaustic tiles The pulpit will also be is keeping with the general arrangements of the church. The laying of the foundation stono of the. new church took place on Wednesday afternoon. Although it was not. generally kaown that pro. ceedings of so important a nature were to take place, the notice being very short, yet there was a large gathering of clergy and those interested in church work. The day was beautifully fine. tha sun shining brilliantly and all nature appealing in harmony with the pleasant proceedings about to take place. The Marchioness of Londonderry kindly consented to perform the ceremony of laying the. stone, a work in which her ladyship has, from the frequency in which she is engaged in it. become quite an adept. A handsome and massive silver trowel, together with an elfettant oak mallet, mounted with silver, wpre provided lor the purpose, being the gifts of Mr Kennedy, the architect. On the trowel it is intended to place the following inscription :—" This trowel was used in laying the fout-dation-stone of Christ Church, to the honour and glory of God, by Mary Cornelia, Marchioness of Londonderry. M June, 1881." Amongst thii ladies and gentlemen present we noticed the fol- lowing The Marqness and Marchioness of Londonderry, Lady Edwards, Lady Aileioe Va' Tempest, Rev Canon Griffiths and the Misses Griffiths, Rev J. W. Kirkham, R.D^ Rev J. W. Wooding and Mrs Wooding, Eglwystach Rev W. Jenkins, Dylifa Rev H. L. Pretheroe, Rev Charles Price, Pennal Rev R. JoneH, Darowen Colonel and Mrs Morris, Pennal Towers Colonel and Mrs Stuart, Penrithujha; MrSackvillo Phelps, Mr Owen, Uchygarreg Miss Darliagton, Mr W. Griffiths, timber merchant, and Mrs Griffiths, Mr Lloyd Jones, the Bank; Mrs. Bright, Tynyberth; Mr C. F. Thrustano Talgarth; Mr, Mrs. and the Misses Howell, DoUuog; Dr. Lloyd, Dr. Matthews, Dr. Davies, Mr Campbell, Glyndwr; Mr and Mrs. Gillart, Mr and Mrs. LewisrMrs. and Miss Morris, Mr Kennedy (architect), Mrs. Price, Pennal; Mr and Miss Kenyon, Mr Williams, Braichgocb, Messrs. Richard Knd E. Gillart, Mr Brees, Mach- ynlleth, Mr W. Pughe, Llaiibryomair; Mr David I Evans, solicitor, and Mrs Evabs, Machynlleth; Mr Peyton, Penrhaisdr, Mr Smith, Llanbrynmair; Miss Jones, Oswestry; Miss Morris, Machynlleth; Mr Herbert Morris, Machynlleth; Mr E. Morgan, Llanbrynmair; Mr Owen Slauey Wynne, Ruabon; Mr Marshall Dugdale; Mrs. Ruck) Nliss S. Hughes, Plas Cottage; Mrs. Jones; Dovey Valley Hotel; Mr Rowland Daviea, organist; Mr John. Evans, Lion Hotel; &c., &c. Around the spot where the stone was to be laid was hung bunting bearing suitable mottoes to the occasion. The church choir and school children were gathered in the front, and, under the leader- ship of Mr Rowland Davies, led the choral part of the service in a most creditable manner. The pro. ceedings commenced by singing the 320th hymn in the old edition, the Rev Canon Griffiths conducting the services. The rev gentleman next read the Psalm suitable for the occasion, and the people g<nw the reponses in a very hearty manner. The Rev. J. W. Kirkbam, R.D., read the lesson, followed by t\.8 Rev Canon Griffiths offering up prayer. The Marchioness of Londonderry afterwards proof Ned tt lay tha eoraef stoas, whieh she did io a Most r graceful manner, and declared It to be duly laid i. the 11& of the Fathar, Son, and Holy Ghos*. A bottle was placed in the eavity of the stone, con- taiuiag at-p'es ot the Standardt Dailf Jftwn, smd a looal Eowspaper. Upon the eoneluaion of thia ceremony, C mon Griffiths read another portion o. Scripture, and the bymn- Christ is our corner sfcene, On biia alone we buitd, was ilunlf. The Rev Canon Griffiths then said; ChrUtiot* brethren, I beg to congratulate you on our meeting here this day. To me, placed as I am in a biiax- guial parish, and holding the strong vinw* I do ol 1 the necessity of supplying each section of the popu- lation with the means of grace, it is aa oecusioa of very great and special thankfulness and joy. I iHu well aware that many look upon the question from a standpoint different to mine. They argue that so long as there is sufficient accommodation in the parish church to contain more than attend there we have no need of a secood church. They &L& contend that if more services are required thy ought to be given-ia one building, but as d ffereni hours of the day. And they further think that. it two buildings are really necessary to gi v", the ne- cessary serviees, the building of V:m& Hall, wr>iob we have already, it sufficient for that ^urposii. Nov, my answer to these several obj-ctiooa is this. Th question is not one of numerical aceonifB^>d»fion for one congregation but for two, and the budding* are for two separate and dhtiu-ct cougregatioos. My second answer is tho impossibility of supplyiriij ih one building services in two languages f hours r.&u. vnient and acceptable to all people—'English and Welsh. And thirdly, divine worship condnoted in a. secular building is neither so attractive nor impress- ive to the generality of mon as in a place exclusively set apart for the honour and glory of God. For these reasons I am a strong advocate of duoglot services iu separate buildings iu every bilingnial parish. May that delicate and generous ll'nd, who in God's good providence has been allowed to lay the first stoue to- day, as well as all benefactors that hava contributed towards the oosrfc, may all bo spared to see the builds ing carried on to completion, and also to meet to- gether to worship here that Saviour, that God in whom we trust, and to whose name this building is now humbly eroctod and dodiijated. The Marquess of Londonderry said Christian brethren and friends, I should very much regret if this large assemblage which I see around me on this occasion were to separate on an occasion which to us ¡ is most interesting, I am sure. without my ende-. vouring to express to you the pleasure and satis- faction whioh it afforded Lady Londonderry to have laid the foundation stone of a new church in this parish, and now dedioated to tho praise and glory of God. It is true, as has fallea from your worthy rector, that for some time the spiritual wants of this parish have been supplied by the offer of Vane Hall; bat I can easily conceive that it was not only true what the rector stated, bat it is preferable for divine service to be performed in a lioensed chapel rather than in a room or conventicle. Various other things take place in Vane Hall, but this buildiag will be solely applied to the glory of God. Although a great deal has been done by the rector and others con- nected with the committee who have taken an active part in this work, yet a great deal has to be done and I would call earnestly and energetically upon all who have the good object in view to contribute liberally towards the subscriptions which must be raised to further this excellent work, and that before another year is passed by we may meet together in happiness for the purpose of putting the key-stone on the arch of Christ church new church. I need not tell you that Lady L. ndonderry and myself feel the greatest interest in this work, and I hope we may both be spared to see the effects of this good and s.cred work. The 241st hymn was then aa- g, and prayer having been offored by the Rev Canon Griffiths, the pro. ceedinge terminated. The church is to be called Christ church.

WELSH CALVINISTIC METHODISTS. A meeting in oenneotion with theGensral Assesiblyaf the Welsh Calvinistia Methodists, (the Presbyterian Church of Wale*), w »« held at the schoolroom ad- joining the Prince's-road Chapel, Liverpool, on Mon- day evening, the Rev. Dr. John Hughes occupying the chair. There was a nn morons attendance, and the programme of each day's proceedings was ar- ranged, the sittings of the Assembly beiag held throughout the week. —The proceedings oommenoed on Tuesday evening, when a meeting of delegates and other members was held at Prinoe's-road chapel, the Rev. John Hughea, D.D., moderator. The Rev. W. Williams, of Swansea. read a portion of Scripture and engaged in prayer. The secretaries, Revs. T. J. Whaldon, B.A., and John Morgan Jones, called the roll of delegates, when the following local gentlemen answered to their names:—North Cs-rdiganshire.—Revs. T. Levi, Aber- ystwyth; D. Evans, and David Morgan; Messrs.. R J. Davies, J.P., Cwrtmawr, and John Jones. South Cardiganshire.-Re.s, Evan Morris, Aberaeron; and John Jones, New Quay; Mr T. Harris, J.P., Llechryd Lleyn ac Eifiouyd.—Revs John Jones (Pwllheli) and Robert Roterts; Messrs Griffith Roberts and Robert Jones (Bank, Pwllheli). West Merioneth.—Rev Robert Roborts (Dolgolley), T. J. Wheldon. B.A., and John Davies (Bontddu) Meurs Edward Griffith, J.P. (Dolgelley), T. Williams (Eroesor), and Owen Owen, East Msrioneth.—Rev William Griffith (Penmachno) Messrs Solomon Jones, Robert Roberts and Robert Hughes. Upper Mont- gomery.—Revs Joseph Thomas (Carno) and D. Lloyd Jones, M.A. (Llandinam); Messrs D. Evans and D. Jones (Machynlleth). Lower Montgomery.—Rev J. Pritchard (Birmingham) and David Piorce; Messrs Johm Jones, J.P. (Llanfyllyn) and Evan Vaughan. Montgomery Presbytery.—Rev O. B. Jones and E. R. Jones. The fol- lowing members of the General Assembly were present:—Ex-Moderators—Revs L. Edwards, D.D., O. Thomas, D.D., R. Lumley, R. Edwards, D. C. Davies, M.A., Edward Matthews, William Williams (Swansea), David Saunders, Joseph Thomas, Wil- liam Powell (Pembroke), and John Hughes, D,D. Treasurer, Mr R. J. Davies, J.P.; Ex-Secretary Rev T. J. Wheldon, B.A.; Secretary of Foreign Missions, Rev Josiah Thomas, M.A.; Treasurer of Foreign Missions,—Mr John Williams, Moss Bank; General Treasurer, David Roberts, J.P.; Chairman of South Wales Association, Rev 1). Saunders; Chairman of North Wales Association, Rev Daniel Rowlands, M.A.; Secretary of South Wales Associ- ation, Reir Griffith Davios, London; Secretary of North Wales Association, Rev William Williams. Committee in eonnection with the several publica- tions brought out by the Calviniatic Methodist body —Revs Dr Edwards, Dr Thomas, Dr J. H. Jones, Dr Saunders, W. Williams, and R. Roberts; Messrs T. Lewis, R. Rowland. E. Griffith. J.P., T. Phillips, J.P., D. J. Davies, and R. J. Davies, J.P. The elec. tion of officers was next proceeded with. Moderator for the year 1882, Rev Rees Jonea, Fslinheli; secre- taries, Rev Thomas Roberts, Bothesda, and Joseph Evans, Carmarthen. At seven o'elock the doors were opened to the public, and soon the Welsh Cathedral was densely crowded. The Rev Owen Thomas, D.B., gave out a hymn to sing, the Rev James Dound engaged in prayer, after which the Rev John Haghes, D.D., delivered an able address, dealing with the aabject of church his- tory. The Rev. David Edwaras, Brynmawr, the newly- appointed moderator, then took the chair, and briefly expressed his ackaowledgment of the high honour which had been conferred upon him by the assembly in olecting him to so distinguished a post. The Rev. W. Powell, Pembroke, proposed in an English speech the thanks of the assembly to the past moderator for his services dnring his tenure of office; and tho motion, which was seconded by the Rev. Roger Edwards, Mold, and supported by the Rev. Dr. Edwards, Bala, was unanimously and heartily agreed to. On the motion of the Rev. T. Levi, seconded by the Rev. 0. Jones, B.A., Liverpool, a smilarvote was aocorded to the Rev. T. J. Wheldon, B.A., one of the retiring secretaries; and the proceedings were closed with prayer by the Rev. liees Joaes, Velinheli. Mr Griffith Egrimond was elected treasurer to the society, and Messrs J. W. Stephens, J.P., Llechryd, and Edward Davies (Llandinam), trustees. Theafternnen service was opened by the Rev Evan Morris, Aberayron; and Dr Owen Thomas intro- dooed the deputation from the Presbyterian Churoh of England. The Secretary read a letter appointing the Rev T. M'Pherson, M.A., Liverpool; the Rev H. T. Howat, Liverpool and Mr A. Brown, elder, as delegates.

MACHYNLLETH- PETTY SESSIONS, Wsdwe.^aY- Before the Marqaes* of L'wWodi-rry, Mr C. F. Thrasion, and the Rev J. W. Kirkhua. Obttrueting the Highway.—Benjamin Bry->n, a hawkar, w** summoi s) .,ft the information of Mr John Jonee, ro*d ru:-v< y >r, for having ofwuc'ed ihe highway by L amit a vehicl ■ tvereo-.—I>a- fendant wsw ft.•>*<! ZI and coi-ts. Williaia Wt t.aaa, t?arth*nwarf NV»town, 'b mulc:«d m a similar p^r.iilcy (,1' a 15tu« offence. Hiding without heini-ii.eiii-rci Davies, Gyn* ilmyroys, C-?muM»*, fined 18- <n<4udi»'-g oust* f'r riding without r^itis at on ¡ 0.(; 13th May. An Unlicensed Pedlar.—Ro*cb*n ah Manning, late of the p*ris:i of i)ar.»w*<nu tor i s'ing !>>wke4 goods without a lice <s was i-ed 16s including <JO*tg. School Attendance —T:n '<]!• wine persona were tiim4d fM, I.,Iilig (iiwu, for u. gl-; ting to :&nd bsir children to school Kich-jrd William*, Ma?at Darowen William IS*ansa, Ahrcegir, Joht3 jies,, Pantystylien M-rrh D ,vie", Couiiuiiis Cocb J -ha Braise, Gemmae* R C. M r, i: Cwnjff idd, LJan- biynmair Bo^rt Ttiomai>Taiyr«lw<- rn. Llanf;iyo- mlÚr; Lvwi* Williams, Ty.trhtH.'Cemmaes* ABERAERON. The Observer" is sold by Mr. W. R. Daviea Compton lipase, as well as at L.B Printing Office, near the brid«e. At the occasional Court House on Wednesday,.iha 25th ultimo, oefore C.»pt Gwynne. Monachty, a boy named David Lewis was Wrong-lit an in custody of P.C. Pi wot) onarg-ed with having absconded from the Aberaeron workhouse with the workhouse clothea. This boiiiz his t-ath tiiae to abscond be was now sentenced to seven days imprisonment. The weather for the past week has been gloriously fine, aad aliige number of visitors) have arrived in town. CHALYBEATE PUMP HOUSK.—The Chalybeate Pomp Housa was ol)eaf,-d on Monday for the first time this I urn, uxor. THB FOUR in HAND COACH.On Monday evening- the prin''i;)!t.t business mi-n of th3 town met at the Feathers Hotel in response to au invitation k..eut, to l consider the best way or advertisim; the Four in Hand Couch, which Cuft Vaughan, Brytog, intenda driving between here and Lampeter (and which the gallant «a;>t«n so^well m'miged lust summer), ahonfc the middle of this mouth. Each gentleman present undertook thac placards would be put up and kept so in the prin ipal towBa and viliag-es in South Wa'ss, and in WiHe parts of England. The Rev W. 0. Edwards occupied the chair. TRE'RDDOL. PETTY SESSIONS, L'HCBSD y. JcNE 2ND:-Beiole Mr H. C. Fryer, aucl Mr J. M. Davies. Carr,ying a Gun vnchoat a licens..—John Evans, Penybont, Llaufkian^ei, was fined 10s and costs for carrying a gun without a license at Llanfihang. 1, om tho22nd April.—Mr John Thomas, inland revenna officer, proved ti»e c»sa. Derserting Service.—D.wid Thomas, farm servant, was summoned by Mor -an James, farmer, Rnel- issa, for deserting his service on the 4th April. He waa engaged I-st November for a year, at £ 16 a year. He had paid hitR £ 114* 2d of his wa.ges.-The B&uoh annulled the contract, and ordered defendant to forfeit £ 2 out of his wages and pay the cost of. these proceedings. School Board Pro»ecutvms.—Richard Jones, Bow. street, attendance officer, summoned John Humphreys Llasfibangel, and Richard Jones, Bontgoch, for neg. lectiag to send their children to school. The defen- dants were fined 53 each.—Jahn Jones, Halfway Inn, Tre'rddol, cleek to the Llaneynfelin school board, summoned Wm. Howell, labourer, Taliesin, for neg- lecting to send his son to school.—Fined 58.. Licente.—The license to store powder at the Mynydd-gorddu otine wa.s renewed. Transfer.-A temporary transfer of the lioense of the Black Lion Inn, Bow-street, was gra.nted from Leonard Jones to David Jones. DINASMAWDDWX FAIB.—T-ds celebrated fair w ..s held 01 '.begad insl. There was a large show of cattle, which realised good prists. There were s-.m gowi horsea aud those that were useful fetched good prizes. DOLGELLEY. TUB BAPTISTS.—Mr D vid EVATks, LUngoIlen College, formerly of Trefei ca C. M. College, has been offered and has accepted the pastorate of the Baptist chapel in this town. PORTMADOC. THE HARBOUR.— ienaeis are invited by an advertisement in another aolumu for pile-driving for the ex'ension of the ballast b .nk. PIms and specifications are to be seen at the office of Mr Thomas Roberts, C.E., Ponmadoc.

BIRTHS. EVANs.-May 22nd, at Llanyohaiarn, the wife of Mr W. Evans, labourer, of a daughter. EVANs.-June Ist, at GwM-oI&wdd, Ysbytty Vehvyth. the wife of Mr John Evans (Eos Brynmawnog), of a son. JBLF.—May 26th, at Biarritz, the wife of Mr E. Petit Jelf, of a daughter. JONBS.—May 9th, at Penparke, the wife of Mr Wil. liam Jones, labourer, of a son. JONBS.—May 25th, at Rheidol View, Ponterwyd the wife of Mr David Jones, carrie of a son. JONEs.-May 26th, at Gothio House, Towyn, the wife of Dr J. Ffonlkes Jones, of a son. JONBS.—May 31st, at Gwarllyn, Llanafan, the wife of Mr David Jones, of a daughter. MOBBis.-May 27th, at 141, Bolton-street, Bury, Lancashire, the wife of Mr David Morris, of a daughter. RICHABDS—May 13th, at Little Darksrate-street, the wife of Mr D. P. Richards, grocer, of a daughter. ROBBKTS.—May 17th, aged 75 years, at Fegla Fach, Arthog, Dolgelley, Mr John Roberts WORDSWORTH.— May 30th, at 4, Railway Terrace. the wife of Mr John Wordsworth of a son. MARRIAGES. BCBNS—BICKBRSTAFJ-.—June 2nd, at Llodrod Parish Church, by the Rev Mr Alban, Mr Burns, Liverpool, to Mary, daughter of Mr Tuomas Bickerstaff, farmer, Berthdomled, Lledrod for- merly of Kircudbright, Scotland. DAYlES-jAMES.-May 13th, by license at Tabor ohapel, before the registrar, Mr John Jones, Talybont, Mr David Davies, to Miss Mary James, both of Nanty- moel, Cwmrhondda. ISAAC—DAVIBS.—May 26th, at the Parish church, Manordefi, by license, by the Rev H. Jones, rector, Mr John Isaaw, butler at Ooedmore, to Miss Mary Davies, housekeeper at Ffynoue, Boncath. JAMBS—EDWARDS.—M;iy 30th, at the register office, Aberystwyth, before the registrar, Mr John Jones, Talybont, Mr Michael Ja.aies, Cwmystwyth, to Miss Mary Anne Edwards, Frongoch, Llan- fihangel-y-Croyddio. v LLOTD— EVANS.—May 20th, at Shiloh chapel, Aber. ystwyth, before the registrar, Mr John Jones, Taly. bont, by the Rev. Griffith Parry, Mr Edward Lloyd Ty'nyfron, Llanyohaiarn, to Miss Sarah Evans* Tynybwlch, Llanddeiniol, MoRRia—LLOTD.—May 18th, at the registrars', office Mr John Joues, Talybont, Mr John Morri« Tryal Llanrhystyd, to Miss Catherine Lloyd, Talwyncoch.' Llanrhystyd. Rsbs-DAVIES.—May 20th, by licena;, at Penygam chapel, before the registrar, Mr John Jones, Taly- bont, by the Rev. William Morgan, Mr John Thomas Rees, Penygarn, to Miss Elizabeth Davies, Bronceire, HanShaBgelGeneu'rc'lyn t r^ay löth, a1 the agister office, Aherystwyth before the registrar, Mr John Jones.| Talybont Mr Evan Rowland, Trotd hiw. fed wen, to Miss Sarah MoigR-lis Tn.nHn.Ti DEATHS. iTIKS" May at Dolberllan, Penllwyn, agf(t- three months, Margaretta, daughter of Mr William* Davies. May27th, aged 67 years, Mary, widow of the late Mr Lewis Davies, stone mason, Vulcan- court. EDWARDS.-May 24th, asred 9 months, William Henry, son of Mr David Edwards, master mariner, Custom House-street. EVANS.—May 27th, aged 17 days, Thomas, son of Evan Evans, labourer, Penyparke. EVANS.—May 31st, aged 50 years, Mr David Evans, tanner and grocer, 3, North Parade. JONES.—May 24th, aged 63 years, at Tanybryn, Dolgelley, Margaret, wife of Mr Humphrey Jones, builder, &c. JONBS.—June 1st, aged six months, Margaret Hopkins, daughter of Mr Morris Davies Jones, mariner, Prospect-street. MORGAN.—May 29th, agad 3 years, Mary Louisa, daughter of Mr David Morgan, labourer, Portland- lane. PABBY.—May 29th, at Llidiarde, aged JkJl veara Elizabeth, widow of the lata Mr George Williams Parry. TKOMAS -May 25th, aged 31 years Mary Sarah daughter of Mr Hag? Tho^^hTJLkS&

MONUMENTS for Chnrehas, Churchyards, and •emetanea, executed in Stone, Marble, and Granite "^pocted i» the Shew BOOB, at B. Marble Work* 3aev-kfl2»

LOCAL MARKETS ABaUYSTWYlH, MONDAY. Tkerft was a good attendanue, prices ranging as follows Wheat, 6* Id 0s Odj Barley, 4s to 4;1 6d Oats. Ss to 3s 8d Eggs, Ss.Sd toSsperlW; Butter (fresh), Is 3d to tt <d (salt) Is to lsld; Powls, per couple, 44 to á8; Potatoes, Ss 6d per owt. Foreign Potatoes 3d per lb. CARMAKTHBN. Bttttbb MAHKBT. Saturday,—(from Mr J. W. Morgan's Circular.)--The supply of kuttor to-day has been unusually large" anti price. fer tlaest quality have quite receded Id per lb, lid to llid being the average price paid. WBL8HPOOL, MONDAY. Wheat, 7s 3d to 9d per So lbs; barley, 7s Od to 7a ad per 4t quarts oats, 1S« Od to SSs eggs, 1« for a shilling; butter, 0< Od te Is Od per lb; fowls, 8s Sd te 5s Ql per eeupl* decks, 2s0d to Ss Od par «oupls potatoes, Ss 8d toSs M per l/Oshel. NHWTOWN, TUB8DAY. weest, — te 7s 0d per 60 lbs; barley, 6s 9d per ?• Ibe; Oats 18. to II. par SSS lbs ) .118, 11 for a •hilliegi but- tw. IsMisisM per lb; fcwla, 4s 04 «• Ss P*r caapto; pelateen, 4* M, psr bsg{ beel, M te 1M per.lb i arattaa, S| tfr i 114 veal, M te M ] 114 veal, Id te M ]