The Aberystwith Observer

THE LATE MR. JOHN JONES (IVON). [II] L In February, 1848, he was married to Mary, eldest daughter of the late Mr John Williams, mercer, Bridge street, and sister of the late Rev. John Williams. The history of this family, with which he thus became united, is well known to our towns- men. The wedding was not unattended by the romantic element, to which Ivon himself refers in the pretty account he gives in Ysten Sioned" of the fairest maid of Beili Einon," from whom the bride was herself descended. In the year of his marriage he set up an establishment of his own in Princess street, at the house now occupied by Mrs Brett, and there he re- mained till I860, when he removed to Commerce House, where before him Mr John Evans, Lovesgrove, had carried on business for many years. In the forties, the fifties and sixties there was not a movement in the town, whether literary or civic, in which Ivon did not take a leading part. An interesting society of which he was a member was that which held its meetings weekly in The Shades." This was a low thatched house in Bridge street where now Mr Doughton keeps his bicycles. It was kept by one Mrs Morris, and in a back parlour the members met for the study of Welsh grammar and composition and for mutual improvement. Ieuan Gwyllt was one of its most prominent members. The Shades" was distinguished as being the first temperance tavern ever established in this town. It had been turned into a Ty Dirwest about the time of the Temperance revival. Mrs Morris, though she eschewed strong drinks, was noted as the brewer of "ffrwyth yr ysgaw or elderberry wine. All save one who formed this unassuming but talented society have been called from their labour to their rest. In 1850, on June 21st, there was formed a Literary, Scientific and Mechanics' Institution in Aberystwyth to afford to tradesmen, mechanics, artisans and others opportunities of acquiring, during their leisure hours, the principles of science and the arts, for the cultivation of literature, and mutual self-improvement. This society was on a very grand scale-it had Bishop Thirlwall, the Lord Lieutenant of the County, the member of Parliament for the Cardigan Boroughs, Judge A. J. Johnes and others for its patrons. The president was Dr. Henry Bell, at that time the leading medical adviser in the town. The late Rev. John Williams and the late Mr M. H. Davis (father of Mr. George Davis) were the secre- taries. Amongst the committee men were the late Mr George Green, Mr John Mathews and Ivon. All the members officially com- muted with that old Mechanics' Institution have now been called to their account, Ivon being the last. The society had occasionally 1 very distinguished speakers to lecture to the Z, members. On one occasion, Archdeacon John Williams, M.A., the well-known 1 classical scholar, lectured on Claudia and « Pudens or some kindred subject. I The year 1852, is distinguished in Welsh the year of the decease of four well-known notabilities—TLIO Rev. Evan Jones (Ieuan G-wynedd), Rev. Morgan liowo.lls, the Rev. Dafydd Rhys Stephen, and the Rev. John Jones (Tegid). The Aberystwyth Literary Society of that day resolved to offer a prize of 20 guineas for the best elegy which would most suitably celebrate the event. Caledfryn was nomin- ated adjudicator, and the compositions were to BE in the hands of the secretary, Ivon, by March 1st, 18-58. The adjudication was read at a, great gathering in the Town Hall (then comparatively new), on Good Friday, amidst the wildest enthusiasm. A whole meeting, with a slight interval, during which" Let us break their bonds (The Messiah) was rendered, was given to the reading of Caledfryn's masterly adjudica- tion. Out of 10 compositions, many of them by the, most well-known of Welsh poets, that of Ambrose was deemed the best. Ambrose's elegy was printed at Aberystwyth in 1853, and Ivon has contributed a very well-written introduction to the work. Ambrose was Ivon's favourite poet. He could quote pages upon pages from Ambrose's compositions. In his recent illness, when scarcely able to breathe he was often heard to quote the following lines from the above elegy- Ymrodded plar-t y byd I gasglu eyfo-tli a gwnond nythaa clyd, Ein hawvdd ni yw cacl cydwybod bur, I fyw a marw heb gondemniol gur: Hebg-enym ddim i'w adael rhwngy byw, Ond enw da, a; addcwidion Daw, Nid am nac arian, na llygredig fri Sv'n ffurfio'r goron a ddysgwyliwn ni: Y dydd sy'n dod a hollci wa-tadfca Bob jmryfysedd, a'i esbonio wna Ein gwo'nr a'n barn sy'n 1 a-v y Daw a ddwed, A hauo'n brin, yn brin, yn brin y med.' Then he would repeat, as if to emphasize, the couplet—■ L Heb genym ddim i'w adael rhwng- y byw, Ond euw da, ac addewidion Duw." In the movement which led to the holding z, of the National Eisteddfod in this town in 18G5, Ivon was pre-eminent. The work attending this taxed his energies and his co- workers, but they were well rewarded by having their labour bearing fruit in one of the very greatest financial and literary successes of those years. It was at the gorsedd proclamation of that Eisteddfod (in 1864), on the castle grounds, that he assumed the bardic nom de plume Ivon, or rather more correctly loan Ivon. In acknowledgment of his services to the Eisteddfod the committee adjudged to him a gold and silver medal, which are treasured as valuable heirlooms by his children. When the idea was started of setting up a monument at Llangeitho to the memoir of Daniel Rowlands, Ivon, together with his friend and regular correspondent, Kilsby, threw themselves with enthusiasm into the moveaient. Many letters were received by Ivon at the time from notable scholars and politicians in response to appeals for support. The replies were in many cases singularly characteristic of the times and the men. It would fairly astound "young Wales" if some of those letters, which Ivon used to entertain his nearest friends with their per- usual, were submitted to the light of present day criticism. The correspondence which Ivon carried on at one time with Welsh scholars and poets was very large. He was on the most intimate terms with Gohebydd. Gwilym Hiraethog, Archdeacon Griffiths, Kilsby and others, and he had letters from these. Gohebydd wrote to him while on his travels on the Continent and in Italy. What interesting reading it would be had Ivon com- mitted to writing for our perusal his copious reminiscences of only the four whom we have already named. At one time there was barely a public man in Wales distinguished in arts, theology, scholarship, politics with whom Ivon was not acquainted. In building the Temperance Hall, lately replaced by dwelling houses, and promoting the laudable objects its originators had in view, he was amongst the very foremost, and though the old hall barely realised the flushed hopes of its early promoters, it did a great service for our town in the cause of religion and temper- ance in the spring and summer of its age and the men who were instrumental in pro- viding a hall where such men as Samuel Wilberforce, Edward Miall, Hiraethog, Henry Richard, Herber Evans and others of this stamp, either charmed their audiences with their melodious accents or stirred them against oppression in matters civil and ecclesiastical, deserve a great meed of praise.

YEWS AND OBSERVATIONS ORIGINAL AND SELECTED. In another column will be found a letter in which Lieutentant Lewis, commander of H.M.S. Hazard, describes the splendid conduct of his men in the recent fighting in Crete. 'We regret to announce the death of Mrs Davies, wife of Mr William Davies, solicitor which occurred on Wednesday, after only a few days' illness. We regret to announce the death of Miss Nesta Mildred Phillips, youngest child of the late Dean Phillips, D.D., and of Mrs Phillips, 45, Marine terrace, which occurred on Sunday, at Rarrowgate, The remains will be interred at the cemetery on Friday. Tho will of the late Mr Thomas Owen, M.P., who died on July 10th, has just been proved. The amount for which probate has been granted is £ 195,034 IDs I d net. The trustees and executors are Mrs Owen and his two sons, Mr Charles Todd Owen and Mr Owen Owen. On Thursday evening the Public Lights Committee, on the motion of Alderman Palmer, decided to recommend that an additional electric lamp be placed at the north end of the Marine terrace and at the corner of the Alexandra Hall of Residence. Alder- man Peter Jones wisely pointed out that there is a possibility of their running into an un- reasonable sum in the lighting of tho Terrace. But this is an exceptional case. The Alex- andra Hall is by far the largest establishment in the town, taken all the year round, and is therefore entitled to consideration. There is ilso very great traffic from the Terrace to the Cliff Railway and the houses in that neigh- bourhood, and the public who go that way are < entitled to have a light to lighten their dark- less. I « List week we predicted that the Sirdar tvould return in Onulurnnn en Sunday, and (.. "'U J¡ .J. .<L 'J ç'_L "1. ih'it news of Fashod.i «\dd b > published in this country on Mond-u*. That prediction h-is beta verified, wioh the flight difference that the .Sirdar gnt. hack on Saturday evening. He found Major MA i.ciiANi) at Fa-hoi!a, and asked linn if ho wocid lik > to be carried to France in the Anglo-Kgypthia steamers, or something to that efleet. But the Freach- man said ho would stay until he received orders from his Government. Whereupon the Sirdar hoisted the Kgyptian and British iifgs. He also left a garrison there, and an- other at Sobat, some seventy miles up the river, and then returned to Omdurmao. The dispute will be settled by the two Govern- ments. In this country the feeling is unani- 0 mous in favour of the retirement of the French. At the Pembroke Borough Sessions, on Monday, Ann Gwyther, a married woman, was fined £5, or one month's imprisonment, for stealing a robe from the body of a dead child, which had been entrusted to her for burial. The defendant appeared to have opened the box containing the remains and removed the robe, which uas afterwards seen on her daughter-in-law's child. A telegram from Havana states that the remains of Columbus were exhumed on Monday morning, in the presence of MARSHAL BLANCO and other high officials and Church dignitaries. The general public was ordered out of the cathedral, outside of which a large crowd assembled. The death occurred on Saturday morning, at his residence, Brynoiew, Pontypridd, at the age of 8:,) years, of the Rev John Rees, one of the oldest Wesleyfvos in the Principality, and father of Mr J. R. Hees, manager of the Aberystwyth branch of the North and South Wales Bank. Mr Lambert, formerly general manager o o the Great Western Railway, is staying at cl the Queen's Hotel with his family. We are pleased to find that Mr Handel Plrisey, the popular euphonium soloist, is to have a complimentary benefit on Wednesday of next week. Mr Phasey is one of the ablest of living euphonium players, and his gentle- manliness and his modesty are equal to his abilities as a musician. It is impossible for an average critic to describe his performances, but they are full of tenderness, sweetness, pathos, strength, life, music. There is considerable rejoicing at Pengla.is over the bleuti of son and heir to Mr Roderick Richardes. Mr A. B. Fonvood, one of the merchant princes of Liverpool, died on Tuesday. He was a Conservative Member of Parliament, a Pi ivy Couuciiior, < £ c. A couple of years ago Sir Arthui resided for some time at Aber- mude.

LOCAL AND DISTRICT jNEWS. TABBRN'V'CLS CHAPEL.—The annual services are being- hell lo-day, the pra;w!¡.or.i b-dng the Rev Griffith Ellis, Bootie, and tie Rev J. Morgan Jones, Cardiff. MR PHASEY'S BENEFIT.—We are pleased to hear that Mr Handel Pnasoy, the popu;ar euphonium soloist, is to have a complimentary concert at the Pier Pav lion on Wednesday, Octob-r 5 h. Wofeel sure he will bo well patronised by the residents of Aberystwyth, who hiv« on all occasions appreciated his magnificent playing during the season.. Mr John Morgan, who was formerly assistant master t the National Schools, but went to America some thirty years ajro, is now on a visit to hi-i native town. His brother, Mr William Morgan, who also re-ides in America, has been here for soma time. FFAIR Rnus. —Tad annual Rhos Fair was held on Monday, when there was a large attendance of pjoplc trom all the surrounding country. Hiun TIDES.—Tho tides are now very high, and may cause damage should the wind blow strongly trom the sonth-west. MB COLLINS' BENEFIT.—ilr Harry Collins had a most s-iccesi-ful benefit, as the Royal Pier Pavilion, on Friday evening. His season engagement terminates on Friday. SPRATs.-On Sunday a large quantity of sprats' followed by mackerel, were waslaed ashore on the Terrace beach. SCIENCE AND A&T.—The Science classes will commence at the Board School on Tuesday evening, when the teacher will be Mr D. J. Saer, A.C.P. (double honours in Science). Arrangements are h?ing male for re-opening classes in Art, and the Night School will shortly be opened. Particulars may bo obtained of Mr R. J. Rjberta, 1, Baker street, clerk to the School Bo-trd. PIMPLES, BLOTCHES, BLACKHEADS, red, rough, and oily skin prevented by CUTICUKA SOAP, the great't-t of skin purifying and beautifying scaps, as well as the purest and sweetest for toilet, bath, and nnr-ery. It produces tho whitest, clearest skin, f c softest hands, and most Inxariant hair. Abso- lutely pure, delicately medicated, exquisitely per- fumed, surprisingly effective, its sale is greater than the combined sales of all other skin and complexion scaps. Sold throughout the world. PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE.—Alderman Peter Jones presided over a meeting of the public works committee at the Corporation Offices, on Monday evening, the other members present being Councillors John Jenkins, mayor,William Thomas, Robert Peake, and E. H. James, Alderman Doughton, the Surveyor and Acconntant.-Two tenders were received for the aftermath on the Flats, viz., Mr Richard Jones, Bristol House, who quoted t7, from Sept. 29th, to March 25th, and Mr Thomas Jenkins, butcher, who offered IS lOb. up to January 1st, and .£11 up to 25th March. The committee agreed to recommend the acceptance of Mr Jenkins' tender.—The Surveyor presented plans of the alterations proposed to be carried out at No. 54, Marine terraoe, by Miss Lear. He said he considered the balcony detrimental to the adjoining honse", and also pointed out that the windows would project more than ordinary w ndows. -The Committee afler a brief discussion came to the decision that they could not approve of the plans.— The plans of improvements proposed to be carried out by Miss Watkins at No. 53, Marine terrace, were next examined, and were approved ot.-The plans of pro- posed additions to Mr Thomas Owens' residence in Que -n's square were also submitted by the Surveyor, thtdr adoption being deferred for a fortnight, with the the view of the same being modified. CI.AI;KI;'S WOKI.D-FAMF.D ULOOD .MIXTOIIE" is nt cuantiiteed cure for all Blood and skin Diseases. It is the most searching blood cleanser ever discovered, and it wilJ fre" the system from all impurities irom wharever cause arising. For Scrofula, Scurvy, Eczema, Bad Let's, Sores and Pimples of all kinds its effects are marvellous Thousands of Testimonial* Sold everywhere, at t?8. till. per hott'o. Beware of worthless imitations a!:4 substitutes. A DRUNKEN HAWKER.—A Cardiff hawk-r, named Catherine Davies, was brought up in cast idy at the Police Stat.on, on Monday morning (belore Robert Doughton, ex-mayor, and Richard Morgan, Esqs.) charged with being drunk the previous cvening.- Sergeant Phillips told the Bench that h, found the Accused helplessly drank in King street at half-past eleven the previous night, and locked her up.—The Accused admitted the offence, and plead-d for teniency, saying she was very sorry for what had < happened.-The Bench bound the Accused over in the sum of < £ 1 to coma up for judgment when called npon. HARBOUR COMMITTEE.—A meeting of th's com- < mittee was held at the Ccrpo: a'i.m Offices, on Monday t jvniing, present—Alderman Doughton, chairman, Alderman Peter Jones, Councillors John Jenkins, t mayor, William Thomas, and E. H. James, Messis i H. L. Evans, accountant, Raes Jones, surveyor, and I L'apt- Thorn as, harbour master.—Application ivas I uade by a representative ot the Catdiff New Mills ( or a store on the harbour wharf, which the cam- c nittee agreed to let at a. rent of £6 per aaanm, 1 EARLY CLOSING.— I lie shops will nest week close at seven o'clock, and at one on Wednesday. J. E. t'ul sale o- stock, &•> at Uvvynglia on Ta<sday. PUBLIC LIGHTS COMMITTE!—A maeting of t'e P" ldie litruts comin.tfc :e was celd at th« C.-rporUnm Office*, on i hursdty even'ng, j.r-j*, nt—Ocunci 11 >r K. P> a'ce, chairman, Aid rmen Pet -r Jones ana Yv. H. i'aimer. Council, rs IO. P. \Vjnr. i>. Roberts and Will an i'iionia-j, Z>I:>s-rs Janes, surveyor, and H • L Hvaas, account 1.1. —Tne firot matter e^lt w.tii f rem >v-il of t'n: e tetne li^lit lamp oppo.-it s Baiin.ji al H >u-.<, Vi e ria !• iva.'e, to til:* centroc-fttne Alex uiora iiait. tho Ctia f ma i re''i'r.?.1 ,a?>he 1)-id a -ce;t lined trorn t i- i'.Uitrej .udti. gC »in;>-inv t^a'.t: removal of t. 10 la tip WO'di oo-t ijj i. l-U.-g-rti It b.-ilig in !>} Aide 'ma i p.-t!mer in lavoui' o1. -.m =.d 1 t.o/»<il lamp, Aid i\n,ui Jones eaia he leared t ier*- w .s i» possibd.ty ot the.r running tuto an unreasonable sum in the lighting oi the Terrace. He saal the distance between their l-mips v.as leas than some of the most fa-hionabL1 watering pla«*a on the south a id *a->t coast, and ttat they had more lamps than Bright m ui propoition, t") tne le igtn or the promer^a te. The light at the Terrace alone (jo»t -Co -'G and it trit-y wetit on increasing at this rat*, a i-a-e of ninepeuee or a shibing in tUtJ X- would be required ta meet the light- ing of the towii.Ilr I'. C. Roberts remarked that the lighting of the Terrace co:-t nearly as much as they paid a few ye irs ago for the whole lighting ot the towe.—Mr William Thomas suggested that thj committee should visit the sput before coming to a decision, and this was subsequently agreed to.-The members visited the place at the close of the meeting, when it was agreed to recommend the fixing of au additional lamp.—The Chairman, reading the Com- pany's letter, faidthey were prepared to supply arc lamps as reserve, ot i he latest pattern and best make, suitable for fixing in the existing lanterns, and also of burning satisfactorily with trie existing ones,at < £ 10 each nett.—The committee agreed to reeoinmeud the Couiicil t ) purobaie two reserve lampt. THE FIRE BRIGADE.—A meeting of the Fire Brigade Committee was held on Thursday evening, present—Councillor D. C. Koberts, in the chair, Alder men Peter Jones and W. H. Palmer, Councillors Wm Thomas, Capt. Peake, Engineers Roberts and Stephens, Firemen Richard Uavies (No. 1), and James Jenkins, the Borough Surveyor and Borough Account- ant.—The bill covering the services of the brigade in connection with the recent fire at Cliff View, Victoria tirrace was presented and appruved of.—Samples of new hose were laid before th" committee, Capt. Peake remarking thjt eight lengths of the same wai required. The committee agreed to recommend the purchasing of the same. UMBRELLAS RECOVERED on the premises in 5 Miiiute. wiii'.e you wait, from 28 6d up, at NORTHEY'S, DRAPER, opposite New Market Hall, Little Darkgate Street. DRUNK AND DISORDERLY.—Edward Daniel, Plas- crug, b atman, was brought up in custody at tho Police Station, on Thursday morning, charged by P.C. Thomas L). Rowlands with having- been drunk and disorderly, in the neighbourhood of the railway station, on Wednesday afternoon. The Bench (R. Doughton. ex-mayor and John Lewis, Esqs) fined the Accused £1 and co-ts, in default one month's im- prisonment. The fine Was satisfied.—At the aa:m Court Wil.iam King, a tramping labourer, who said he hailed from Edinburgh, was charged by tha same Officer with a similar ')&eao The Bench bound the Accusud over in the sum of £1 to come up for judg- mtJlit if calhd upon. A DAUNKSN PAUPER.— Mary Edwards, described as a pauper, was brought up in custody at the Police St ation (betore John Lewis, Esq), on Friday morning, charged by Sergeant Phillips with having been drunk in Carodog road between eleven o'clock and mid- night. on the 22nd. The Court adjourned the until Wednesday, to give the Accused an opportunity r of returning t" the Workhouse. DEATH OF MRS WILLUM DAVIES.—We regret to chronicle the death of the wife of Mr Widiam Uavies, solicitor, which took place unexpectedly at her home at the brunswick-, Llant adarn road, on Wednesday morning, the 21st inrt. I The deceased lady, who was oG year.1 oi a was .n Bet usual health within a few days of heroemisc, and went for a change cf air to Llandrindod Wells in company with Mr.s Lewis and Miss Lewis, her mother and siste-, who had made their home with her at Aberystwyth On Saturday Mrs Davies comp aiiied of illness, and Drs. Howen Davies and 1 loyd were sent lor. Neither act ciputjd any danger, sayin-2 she Tonld be well in a day or two. The in continuing, it was decided to return to A'oerystwytn, u». Thomas being sent tor, And the retnrn journey was comfortably made on Tuesday. The following day Mr.s Davies unfortun- at ly grew weaker, and premataiely delivered of .a still-bora babe, and pas-ed uway unexpe'tediy about ten o'clock 011 Wednesday morning. Much sym- pathy is felt for the bereave i husband, the deceased's m itaer. a id t e eth<r nie-ibirs ot tae ia ndy. The dt-ceastd was the daughter ot the lato Mr Lewis, of Stoke N.:wington, who was well-known in London Welsh circles, who was a life Governor of too Uni- versity College of Wales, and a member and sub- scriber of numerous public and charitable institutions. She was married to Mr Wiiiiam Davies iMesacs Smith and Davies), on tee 5th of August, 18:)t3, her lather dying tnree days iat-T. Mrs Davies had four brothers, two of whom are well-known members of tie medical profession. She was a member of the Calvinittic Methodist Church at Wiltan Square, which membership she continued after having for Aber- ystwytb, up to the time of her deitb. The body was remove i to Londoa oa Monday, a id wai intnred in the Abney Park Cemetery, where the deaeased's father was buried, on Tuesday. INTERESTING TO LADIES.—We hava just received a copy of the Antuma and Winter catal igue of the well-known firm of John Noble, Ltd., Brook St. Mills, Manchester,the largost firm of costume manufacturers in the world. For the autumn and wi, tar season they are producing a series ol the famous J >hn Noble half-guinea and other excellent and low-priced costumes tor ladies and children. All costings are made in John Noble's own sanitary workrooms, the low prices of the garments being made possible by the I U.iniaEi Hnr.il !1nrl fhft man V labOUr-savintr nnn. trivances in machinery introduced. J. Walt-r Evans, 19, Great Darkgate Street, has a splendid selection of Drapery Goods and Ready-Made Clothing suitable, for the present season. Boys', Youths' and Men's Suits, and odd garments in great variety. Tennis Flannels, Alpacca Jackets, &c., &e. Plain and Fancy Dress Goods Ladies Jackets, Capes, Skirts, Waterproofs, Blouses, Hosiery, Corsets, Gloves, Laces, Umbrellas, &c., &,(" Welsh Flannels and Shawls direct, from the Mills. Tailoring to imasure on shortest notice. AddresB.-19, Great Darkgate Street. LLANBADARN SCHOOL BOARD. A meeting of this Board was held on Wednesday evening, present- Major H. Bonsall, chairman, Miss Davies, Mr Morgan Williams, Mr H. G. Atsvood, clerk, and Mr ELvy Jones, headma-ter. A communication Wa'3 read from the Vicar, the Rev, Nathaniel 1 honias, expressing h:s inability to attend, and asking the Board to grant a holiday for the scholars on October 14th, the occasion being the harvest festival.-The Clerk said there was an understanding that the schools should be closed on the occasion of the harvest festivals either in con- nection with the church or the chapels, and the meet- ing agreed to follow the usual conrse.-A vote of con- dolence was passed with the latnily of the late Mr J. Clarke, art master, on the motion of Miss Davies, seconded by the Chairrnan.-The Master reported that Mrs Morsan, Nantceirio, had ottered to give the school children a tea on Friday, subject to the Board's approval. The Board save the nece-isary permission. A letter from the Clerk to the County School Governors showed that scholarships had been awarded two scholars from the school, viz., Heroert E. Jones and Mary J. Keane. The Board expressed themselves as highly pleased with the result, and congratulated the Ma-ter upon the success. MAHRtAGK.—The marriage of Mr Harry Williams, compositor, of Tonypandv, and late or Aberystwyth, to Miss Hettie Jones, of Builth Wells, was solemnized at the Parish Church, liuilth, on Wednesday the 2]st inst., the officiating clergyti'an being the Vicar, the Rev Mr Crawsby. The bride waa given away by Mr Kedwards, Hay, and the bridegroom was attended by Mr D. W. Evans, printer, Pier street, Aberyst- wjth, as best man. The young coup.e, who were the recipients ct a number of presents, spent their honey- moon at Aberystwyth. JEWELLERY.—For first class Jewellery, &o., can it the Shop of Edward Vaughan Rees, Working Lapidary, and Gold and Silver Smith, 2, King-street, near the College. Repairs done on the shortest notice. ORDINATIOV.—We notice that the Rev D. Martin Evans, B.A., Jesus College, "Oxford, and son of the respected viear of Llangorwen, who was ordained on Sunday at St Phillip's Church, Birmingham, by the Bishop of Coventry, acting as comiuissaiy of fh0 Bishop of Worcester, has bean licensed to the curacy )f Netaerton, near Dudley. SCHOOL TREAT.—On Friday, the 23rd inst, lTri Morgan very kindly invited the tfhildren of Peny parlte ijchool, Llanbadarn Board School, and tho chilriren 'rom the Union (altogether numbering about 200), to ;ea, and t-mpend too afternoon atNanteaerio Hall, rhey had a very enjoyable time, various games being ndulged in before ten, in which Mf" Morgan, Air, dongall, the Misses Morgan, and other ladies took )art. The children very greatly appreciated the cind invitation, aud on the proposition of Mr C. H. jocks, Dr and Mrs Morgan and all the ladies who had lone so much to contribute to the children's lappiness were very heartily thanked. DUATK OF THM ITFV. JOHN REES, I'osi'vnaDD. -0.1 kt.o'vn We-leyan mini^t-, r, and 1'atVr «v "or .T. E. liee. ni'.rn/jer of the N^rtn And S.'ut \V .1 ry pridd, at th» a.'o of yt-aw. Th ? d-cc-a, ed i ol v u 'rom the ministry many y «ar s a•, and dnri-'g It. «i..iy at Pontyoreid tiok a t-ry m-tiio y-avt m tha S ufo .Uis*;fn tie wai burn '»u t o -irh of iV.a v; LSI1), in a laru) hou-* in the parish ui LI uig\r hg, M I'liu novf s-dre. Mr Rees began rea'i i:or in !■>> and b cam? a c.iiididate tor tiie 'iiii.istry m IS if, ana th:s venerable sjn of peace hud therefore laboured for ov.-r GO years.. In an ant <biogra;.«by wr'ttcu lor Pregethau Uw-diritiaid published som; ye >r ■ aro, Mr Rees, re erring to hi" tiecond appointment (MtTthyr Cirell t), mentions the renowned i W:d Williams as the super.i>t indent, wh.Ie iiui ert O-veo, j. Lloyd, and him-.If w«-reeolii a,'«es to work under the command of the experience 1 veteran and with whom Ip learnt the secrets of char-ih mat agemeut. Ministerial ordinutii<n among the \Yesl,t is takes plaee in the great conference, and the rev. yei.tleman was or tamed at the conference heio at Britt 1 in 183S, when Dr. Tnoma* ea:ksoo -.vas pre^nieut Mr Rees has laboured it, various part, of Wales and in London. lie leaves six children to i.iourn ioss. HALmf Oil APE L.—Tne L tera ry Society connected with th.s chapel met L,,>t week, and e.eeted tne folowiug executive —Presideut, Mr liees Jone-, borough surveyor vice-presidents, Mr D. Cyndde.w Williams and Mr M. H. Jones secretaries, Mrs T. J. Samuel and Mr Jenkin Humphreys treasurer, Mr J. R. James, County Stores, North parade committee—Miss Louisa Thomas, Miss Lizzie Griffith, Miss Maggie Samuel, Miss :arah IVill;ams, Miss Getta Jones, Messrs Richard Jones, County Stores, J. Arthur Jonts, T. J. Samuel, J. J. Thomas, and Tom Williams. A varied and interesting pro- gramme for the coming session is in preparation, consisting of entertainments, lectures, debates, &c. On Wednesday the members, with their friends, took a drive to Devil's Bridge, Hafod and Pontrhyd- ygroes. The day was beautifully fine. The putv left about 10 a.m. and reached homo soon after S.O p.m., after a most enjoyable out.ng. THE COUNTY ScnooL.—KXCELLENT SUCCESS.— Two out of tbe jfchrre exhib.ti ns givoi by the Cardiganshire County Council to pupils in the Cardiganshire County Schools have been awarded to John James and Goronwy Owen, pupils at the Aber- ystwyth School. These exhibitions a-e open to students of the County Schools who have passe i, wholly, or in part, the Welsh Matriculation exam- ination, and in the present year, were awarded on the result-i ef the examination conducted in July by the Central Welsh Board. The a ove Aberystwyth scholars obtained the first and second exhibitions respectively. lhe county exhibitions are of the value of Y,15 each, and are renewable under certain conditions. They are tenable at the U.C.W., or any other place of higher education approved of by the County Governor- The suoces-) above recorded speaks well for the work done at the school. The following is the list of scholarships awarded by the local governing body to candidates from the elementary schools in the school district :—Ebenezer Hhys Thomas, Aberystwyth Board School, 64J marks Herbert E. Jones, Cwmpadarn Board School, 632 Victoria. A. Bonner, Devil's Bridge Board, G07 Margaret J. Keaae, Cwmpadarn Board, 589; David Jones, Llangwyryfou BoAd, Rachel E. Thomas, Goginan Board, 553 Fred Robeits Jot.es, Aberyst- wyth board, 515; Jacob Meurig Jones, Trefeirig- Board, 4H2 Arthur Doughton Williams, Aberystwyth Board, 480; Sarah H. Evans, Ponterwyd Board, 4tU Mary Evan- 414, and Elizabeth Edwards, Llan. gwyryfon Board, 330. The successful boys have already entered the school. The girls will enter on tho opening of the new buildings in January next. The examination for the entrance scholarships was held on July 20th, and the papers were exxmined by Mr Thomas Darlmgt >n, M.A., H.M.I, of Schools. There is a large number of new pupils entered at school for the present ^Michaelmas) term. THE CORPORATION OFFICES.—The work of extending the Corporation Offices is already in hand. EDUCATIONAL.—The managers of the County School met at an informal meeting, at tha Town LT.all, on Tuesday evening, tor the purpose of taking into eon-idcratwll the desirability of joining with the author.ties of the University College of Wales and the elem'-utary school- in tne appointment of an Art Master, in the room ot the at., Mr J. Clarke. dins TERRACE FLOWER BEDS.—At Tuesday's meetirg of the lira, ice committee, Mr C. M. Williams presid ng, ilr Weiler, the town gardener, reported that a great improvement would be effected in the Terrace flower beds by placing a specimen shrub in tbe centre of the same. He found there was nothing more suitable than the euonymus, and having none large enough on hand be recommended that a dozen snould be procured f<.r_ the purpose. Suitable spcciinenj could be got, the report added, at 7s Gd each. If it was the wi-h of the Council to continue toe shrubs In tubs at Victoria t-rrace next season, h" recommenaed that some larger specimens should be secure i, as the fir trees us.d this season would be of no further use. They were not suitable t) stand the iitrong- sea breezes. lie also recommended the placing or similar shrnOs on the margin of the parade next to the beacn, where he had pla,:ea a bed as an experiment this season. Wk .t jv. r tho Council decided to do in the matter, he suggested it would te an advantage to have the things early, so that they might be eatiblished before the spriug.—The Com- mitt ;e decided t > recommend t ie purchasing of the shrubs, &c., recommended by the Gardener. FINANCE COMMITTEE.—A meeting of the finance committee was held at t ie Corporation Offices, on l'uesday evening present—Councillor C. M. Williams, chairman, Aldermen Pet r Jones and \V. H. Palmer' Councillors E. P. Wynne, Robert Ltonghton ana R: J. Jones, the Surveyor, and Accountant.—The Accountant present d several leases a. d agreements for leases, which were scrutmiaed.—The Chairman re id the following letter from Mr I-aao Hopkins, relative to the renewal of the lease of his premises in South road Dear sir,—I beg to thank the Town Clerk for his invitation to meet the finance committee but I do not see what good this would do. All 1 want the Council t > do is to carry out their agree- ment with rriH. Thev know. Quite as Well nu T r.+„n them, what that agreement is, and they know that I carrie.I out my part of it." Mr Williams remarked the committee could not deal with the matter until they bad Mr Hopkins' definite reply to the resolution passed by the Council on the 2nd of August, and the committee eventually arranged to notify the Council that Mr Hopkins did nlt avail himself of the oppor- tunity to attend the meeting to discuss the question. --It was decided to serve not ces to quit upon tho occupiers of certain property in Portland read, with the view of letting the building sites by auction.— l'he Surveyor's plans of Mr D. C. Roberts' property at Trefechan were laid before the committee, and were talked over. but no decision was arrived at, the com- mittee deeming it advisable to convene a special meet- ing for the purpose of dealing with the same.—The committee agreed to the appointment of Mr Morgan of the London and Provincial Bank, and Mr Lewis' of the National and Provincial Bank, as audit jrs of the Burial Board's accounts. TRAP ACCIDENT.—On Sunday afternoon William Jenk'ns, a young man in the employ of Messrs Jones and SOIlS, coachbnilders, was thrown off his seat when driving a phaeton along the Hafod road, between Devil's Bridge and Pontrhydygroes. Fortunately the pony was a quiet one, otherwise the consequences miiht have been serious. The young man, who was badly bruised about the body, was attended by Dr. Morgan, Pontrhydygroe3. AUCTIONEKRING.—By an advertisement in another column it will be seen that Mr R. Killin Jenkins has commenced business as auctioneer, valuer, and land agent, at 50, North parade (temporary). Mr Jenkins hai had considerable experience in the office of Mr Hugh Hughes, solicitor. SALE OF SHEEP.—Last week Mr J. E. James sold a thousand sheep at Abermaide, and they realisel about It ea.-h. ST MAIW'S (WELSH) CHURCH.—The harvest thanksgiving services are being held this week. This (Wednesday) evening there will be evensong, with sermon by Canon Davies, vicar of Pwllheli.' On Friday there will be holy communion at 8 o'clock. service with sermon by Canon Davies at 10 service with sermon by the Rev J. F. Reece, rector of Liaufwrog, at 3, and evensong at 7, with sermon by the same gentleman. On Sunday evening the Rev Lewis Jnne', vicar of Cadoxton, will preach. Collec- tions will be made on behalf of the Assistant Curates' Fund. The church is very nicely decorated with flower-1, corn, fruit, vegetables, bread, &c., the decorators being Miós Polly Humphreys, Miss M. J. Griffith-, Great Darkgate street, Mrs Evans and Miss Jones, King street, Miss Evans, Railway Hotel, Miss Morgan, Bath street, Miss Jenkins, Cambrian place, &o. Presents were sent by Mrs Humphreys, Portland street, Miss Polly Humphreys, Sunny Bank, Mrs Morris, 1, Skinner street. Mrs Shea. 5, Skimer street, Miss Rees, 5, Nortbgate street, Miss Williams, North gate street, Mrs Salmon, Fedw House, IIlrs Jones, Weston Vaults, Mrs John Evacs, 5d, North pa-ale, Mrs J. T. Davies, Railway terrace, Mrs Jones, New street, Mis Daniel Morgan, 12, South Marine terrace, IIIrs Jenkins, Victor House, Cambrian place, Mrs Morgan, Bat i street, Mrs Evans, Nag's Head, Airs Tanner, Railway Hotel, Mrs Jones, 50, Great Dark- gate street, Mrs tiopkm-, Tbre.-s Horse r-hoe. Mrs Lewis, Black Lion, Mrs E. Jones, Cadot;an House, Bath street, Mrs Vaughan and Miss Thomas, 11, Terrace, Mr T "or nil" Griffiths, Great Da kyate street, Mrs H. Lloyd, l.ock House, Mr E. P. Wynne, Pier street, Miss Williams, Northgate street, Miss Baird, St Johu's Buildings,

FOOTBALL. ENGLISH CUP TIE. ABERYSTWYTH v MIDDLEWIL'fl. The Ahorystw'th F > <tba WJlnb made their dcbr.t ns i::e \1.) < r-'na 0-1} Satar lay, \\rl1t-ll tlvy vvcr ■ en:fa.fc'« I in ;te •. luit-r Wi li M'ddlrjwich, i"t'i-> preliiiii: aey i'un i. Th-1 visit Jr, tsore fimii. t, 11'1 tho Crewe and D .-t i«t Cap ast -eas a id no d'.ubt "ndert >ok t lO'r t'dious journey to the s-asule with jubilant hearts. Tin'Town Bail t, under the leaier- soip or Mr J*ok Edwaivls, met the visiting team at the radway 'tit on, and pi yed t«the ground. The sun shone brilliantly, and a good crowd were in ar- tendtnoe to witae-s tll) game. The visit :1' Wde !)yal y i accorded Roostho popul t.- ca.-t.) ii 'n of the home tea m, on uiukai. bu, first appear ,:lee this season, was truly hear:,v. 1he ser- vices of i- !»'. Jones, ia-t season's skipper, who had retired fr on rue f.»ot.b 11 no d. wen; secured for the game, and it need hardly he ",11([ :ua.t he alin cordially we;comed Oil his r._t Irn, and it is to b-) hoped that he will determine, or rather con- sent-, to continue tor another sfa->or:. Tin following composed the teams :— ABERYSTWITH. Gual, L. R. Roose; rull backs, W. R. Jone-i, Yv7. Lloyd. Davies; half backs, George Gr eu, J. H. Edwarls (capt), John Evans; riaht wing, J. R.Jones, George Xnrson, centre, Tom Jenkins le t wing, Arthur Green, Albert Bennett. Linesman, Mr Charles Lloyd. MIDDLEWICH. Goal, Parry full backs, G. Hodkinson, D. Cooper half backs, T. Egerton, Hulse, Thompson; right wing, Evans, Bailey centre, Burrows left wing, J. Hedkinson, Sproston. Linesman, Mr Minshull. Mr Charles Crump, a vice-president of the Foott) ill Association, who was entrusted with the whistle, had the men out in good time. The visitors were success- ful in tbe toss, and electe 1 to open with the sun at their backs, whichhvas undoubtedly i great advazit,g,). Tom Jenkins kicke i oft, and Arthur Green g-ettng possession sent the ball well up the wing tor B nn-'tt, who sent in a capital centre, John Henry letting fly for goal within a minute of the kick off. Parry how- ever was equal to tho occasion, and got the sphere away. The home forwards returned w.th dash almost immeaiattly, and J. H. Jones lo ked dangerous, but Cooper sent the ball out of play. Continuing in a determined spirit the forwards closed round the visitors' citadel, and the game had not been i-n pro- progress many minutes when Arthu- Green brought about the downfall of Parry's castle. Bennett placed the globe with every precision from the wing, and Green, who sent it with lightning speed, made no mistake in finding the net. This early success was cordially cheered by tins spectators, and gave the homesters, who forced the game, confidence. John Henry Edwards having tasted the custodian with a cood shot, the visitors got over the line, but were in. stantly repelled by W. R. Tom Jenkins g. t possession and passing to J. R. Jones when he got up to the backs, a second goal seemed certain, but Jones was penalised for an infringement of the off- side rule. The fret) kick gave the visitors little relief. The home right returning in a determmed spirit, Cooper had to shoot out ot play to evade their attack. A splendid shot by Hodkinson enabled his vanguard to make some headway, but Bill Davies was on the alert and checked their course. Johnny Evans receiving the pass placed the bail nicely for Green, nd his colleague, and Bennett forced a corner. The same player's place kick dropped in the mouth of the citadel, and J. P. Jon's narrowly oscaped scoring, the leather gliding wide of the upright by inches only. Some pretty passing between Green and Bennett, on receiving from the home skipper, gave J. R. Jones an opening, but he was asain pulled up for offside. Getting possession from the free kick, Tom Jenkins worked his way well up the field, but shooting rashly tr o ball sailed same- where over the crossbar. Just at this paint tho ball burst id, aud a new one was supplied. Mr Crump started operations, and Arthur Green got it smartly away. One of the visitors handling, Aberystwjta were allowed a tree kick well up the field. \V.H. planted the tall with judgment, and Parry was called apon ta fbt aIVa-y. J. R. Jones meeting the spnere failed to find the uet. A series of attaak- <-i, 11 the visitors quarters, but the defence playing a sterling same, the home vanguard were successfully repelled. Eventually the visitors front line snceeded in gett.ng away and became troublesome, W.R. and Daviea sending the Lall out of play in checking their course. Bennett having be n penalised fur off-side, the visitors by their long shooting reached the home territory, and lioosa, who had ample time, was now called upon to handle for the fiist time. The defence Laving re- pedi^d an attack by the oppesing le'ts, the same players returned in a determined spirit, their passing being really creditable. Bennett put on the finishing tmch, and "cored a beauty. A cry of offside was rti-ed, but the Keferee allowed the point Not in the lef1-t d.sheartjned the visitors stt t) work in earnest and pounced down on their opponents. Sprotitonaud his colleagues got well in, but the first-named getting off-side spoilt the chance. The next point of note was a corner off Hodkinson, when Bennett was well in. Bennett sent the bad behind. The custodian's goal kick, a feeb e shot, was received by Arthur Green, who ^ave Jenkins an opportunity. Jenkins despat died the sphere witi lightningspeed, and the crowd cheered but were disappointed when they found it had caaght the side and missed the net. The visitors' left-wmo- were once more in arms, the defence having plenty to do, Sproston eventually sending the globe over lioose's citadel. John Henry getting possession in mid-field, sent the batl on to Bennett, who having worked his way into his favourite corner despatched a faultless centre, J. R. Jones following up and scoring a third goal. Bennett, who was playing a hard and determined game, having been penalised for a fonl charge, the sphere was almost immediataly returned by A. Green, but G. Hodkinson proved too much for flmm TontTiYlQ Tin RTINR. T 1 C J n v 'Uf\ OVU uunci unviug ngureu i-rominently on the attack, Bannett forced a corner. A second was conceded, as well as a third, and from this the visitors were ablo ,to break away on the wing. Bill Davies rushed across to W.R. 's assistance, and they were compelled to retrace their ateps. A corner whioh proved of no advantage, having been conceded the homesters, the visiting vanguard got away, and Burrows for whom the the sphere was well placed by the right wing, succeeded in beating Roose with a fast shot. The Referee then gave his half-time overture, the score reading :— Aberyst-vyth 3 goai8 Middlewich 1 -1 un resuming tnepiay wa^ ot a more even character. Roose was the first to handle, but the shot was not a difficult one. The visitors had apparently not played all they knew, and were inclined to be a little warm, but they failed to wear down their opponents, who wero as emart as ever. Cooper and Hodkiuson, and their custodian having displayed some fine defensive tactics, Roose was visited twice, but on neither occasion did the Middlewich men look danger- ous. A corner also fell to their lot, but it proved of no advantage. The home vanguard were soon on the attack a^ain, a pretty bit of work by Barson and Jones being applauded by the crowd. Jones finally contred and the ball was helped out of p ay, off the crossbar, by Cooper. The visitors neg-ociated the corner successfnlly. Another corner also proved futile. The defence having impeded a rush on the home left, the visitors got away in a line, Bill Davies beiug eompelled to shoot outside to curb their tracks. Once more the home vaguard were seen attacking in earnest, but Bennett was ruled off-side, and they bad to retrace their steps. Keeping up the pressure with determination another opportunity soon presented itself. Barson receiving the leather from the opposite wing, passed it on to Jenkins accurately, and in the twinkling of an eye the last named player had not :bed Goal No. 4. Up to the close the visitors struggled hard to improve their position, but their efforts were apparently easily foiled, the game terminating with the score reading Aberystwyth 4 „oaIs Middlewich x goal FIXTURES. ENGLISH CTTP.-FIRST ROUND. Aberystwyth v South Lancashire Keo-iment Kick off 3.15. Keferee, Mr C. Crump, Wolverhampton vice-president of the Football Association.

CADBURY's COCOA f-s. maintains its great superiority as a refresh- ing, invigorating drink, and a nutritious food. It is Cocoa and Cocoa $$3^. off* °"h—not a combination (lf (Ir%rs> or. » bigh- fi T'i soundingalkaliedarticle. i Tha Medical Ataqazine -ay'V "CADBURY'S is without question the J|V)j favourite Cocoa of the -F°r Strength, for A Refresher. Purity, and for Nourish- ment, there is nothing superior to be found,

SUDDEN" DEATH. Mr Owen Romero, ostier, Portland road, died suddenly at his residence tins (Wed- nesday) afternoon. The deceased bad been ,:iili;i-' i time, but was able to visit the mdnaary 0:1 Tnesda

-r-v. -<1"" T 1. GALLANT ,\I Hi ES. ROW THEY STOOD FIRE AND DI3 TIIEIR I Ui Y. A Plymouth c-Tresponlent says :—" Her Majesty's ship Hal ir 1, wn:ch played a conspicuous put in the Cretan dt-t ir'iances, is a Plymouth vessel, and her marine de aohmont, which uas lmded, are mainly drawn troui the l->eal division. Lieutenant Lewes, coram indirig the Hazard, has addressed a letter t) Colonel Sna.e, commanding the Plymouth division of the Royal Marines, a id in circulating copies of thu communication the iatt jr say., h(k_" fL--il, sure that all will s-are with him the f. cling of pride that their comrades lave so coasp.cnou.-ly maintained the honour of the corps." Lreut. Lewes I". we stited a week or two ajo, a son of Colonel Lewes, L'andear. lhe K-tter of the Commander of the Ilazird ta Colonel Sea'"o. dated from Crete the lit 1 inst., rnns I must r r'te to ted you of tho magnificent be- haviour of my 1 ttle detachment on September 6th. Sergeant Bnuu and eight m -n landed w.tt lhe first pa-ty. and I was told hy Colonel Reid, of the High- land Light Infantry, that undoubtedly they saved hid life by their firm behaviour and discipline. When I landed with tho second lot of blaej ickets in my boat two men were killed and two wounded. I was grazed on the head, and the men with me h^d their clothes in ribbons this out of eight all told as we aoded. The sight that met me I would :iot have lost for worlds it is impressed upon my bram—those nine mm as iHiff as on my deck and as steady at the r.-ady as if there was not a bullet any-vherd about, with a set determin- ation that I shall never forgft, doing their very best to cover my poor fellows landing to the rescue. It was a giand sight, and tr roughout our imminent peril for tour hours those men with mine stood their ground under their sergeant watching every loophole, see ng none of the enemy except by chance, and it pnt body inta my young fellows(ordinary seamen), who followed the grind sight on landing, all doing splendidly. I am proud of those, mne as if they were a whole battalion belonging to your division. William Smith, who was severely wounded in holding an outhouse, is doing splendidly. We were in a very tight hole, finally beina- burnt out on the left flauk, with a murderous fire on the right flank and front, and the devils were digging us out in the rear, and the men knew that unless help came we were done for, and yet not one failed me." In his letter Lieutenant Lewes sends the names of the marines forming this plucky detachment They are Sergeant Bunn (since promoted colour-sergeant). Corporal W. Fouracre (promoted sergeant). Privates A. Evans, T. W. Warner, E. Hooley (pro- moted corpora s). H. N. Owen, B. M'Hugh, W. Smith (severely wounded), and Private Priestmer.

THE REVISION COURTS,-—Mr Thomas Joseph B nil en, the revising barrister for the northern- division of tho county, revised thQ borough lists at the Town Hall, 011 Tuesday. Mr E. H. Davies, the Conservative Agent, supported the interests of the party, the opposition being represented by Mr John Evans, soLcitor. There weits no cases of public ¡ntH' .1 though both parties had a few new cJa naiits. On Monday Mr Bullen revised the lists of t 1 parishes of Llanbadarn Croyddin Issa, and H.Y tycha.iarn, at the National School, Penparke, and later ill the day sat at the Cwmpadirn Board School, Llanbadarn, wnere he revised the Issayndre, Uchayn- ore, and Vaynor Ucha lists. To-day (Wednesday) he revised the Melindwr and Parcel Canol lists at the Goginan Boir l School, the Cwmrhpidol list at the Board School, Pouter-vyd, the Llanfihangel Croyddin Ucna lists at the Devil's Bridge Board School, and the Llanafan, Llanbadarn Croy,idin Ucha, Llan- fikangel Croyddin Issa lists at the National School, Capel Sion.

BOROUGH MAGISTRATES' COURT. WEDNESDAY. Before Robert Doughton, ex-mayor, John Lewis, R. J. Jones, and Edward Evans, Esqs. UNPUNCTUALITY. Although the Court is called for 10.30, thi business could not be proceeded with until eleven o'clock as there were no magistrates in attendance. DRUNKENNESS. A charge of drunkenness preferred by the Polioe agiinst Mary Edwards, Penglais road,- which was adjourned on Friday to give the Defendant an oppor- tunity of seeking admission into the Workhouse, was the first'ease dealt with. The Defendant did not appear, and the Bench being informed that she had not sought admission into the Workhouse, inflicted a fine of 5s., in default 7 days. NON-PAYMENT OF RATES. "I Thos. R. Edwards, 78, Cambrian street, was sum- moned oy.Mr R. Felix lor non-payment of X2 16s., water and general district rate. The Collector told tne Bencil that the Defendant was the owner of three cottages, and an order for immediate payment was ma ie. Three other cases, as well as another summons issued by Mr Atwood, for non-payment of poor rates, were compromised. MAINTENANCE. Edward Davies, Poplar row, labourer, was sum. moned bv Mr T Vnnohon _œ 1 T 1 —7- V uuiuer, ior neglecting to maintain his father, who had become chargeable to the Union, being in receipt of 4s Der week out-relief. The Defendant told the Court that his father lived with him, and he gave him all he earned. His father got the same as he got himself. An order for payment ot Is. GJ. per week was made. HUSBAND AND WIFE. •ur J^n Harris> 14> Skinner street. wa3 summoned by Mr ihomas Vaughan, relieving officer, for neglecting to maintain his wife Annie Harris, who bad become chargeable to the Union. The Defendant admitted that ho was very fond of beer, but if the Bench over-looked the matter thii time it should pot occur again. The Bench committed the Defendant for 14 days with hird labour. BEGGING. William Johnson, Swansea, copper marker was brought up ill custody charged by Superintendent Phillips with begging in the borough, the previous evenirig. Sergeant Phillips proved the offence, and the Accused was committed for seven days with hard labour, EXCUSE LIST. Mr H. G. Atwood submitted his excuse list for the past six months, which the Bench allowed, the sum total being £1 8s. 9d.

BIRTHS. EDWARDS.—September 9th, the wife of Mr T. Edwards, painter, Cambrian street, of a daughter- RXCHAKDES. -September 27tb, the wife of R. C- Richardes, Penglais, of a son and heir. RICHARDS. -Sept. 18th, the wife of Mr H. Davies Richards, Rbyd-y-Cochiaid, Llanfitangel-y-Creu- ddyn, of twins—boy's. DEATHS. EDW ARDs.-Septpmhcr 27th, at Spring Gardens, Tre- fechan, aged Gl years, Elizabeth, wife of Mr John Edwards, cooper. KENRICK.—September 21th, aaed 10 vears- inhn I Richard George (Ivor), youngest son of Mr B. Kenrick, 24, Marine terrace. PHTLLIPS.At Hai'l'owg-at<J, on Sunday, September 2oth Nesta Mildred, youngest child of the late Very h' 0wen phllliP8- D-D-, Dean of St. David's, and Mrs Phillips, 45, Marine terrace, Aberystwyth, ag-ed 14. Funeral at Aberystwyth, September 30th, at 4.30. SIMON.—September 23rd, at Prospect street, aged 4 weeks, Ellen James, daughter of Mr Thomas Simon.

HEADSTONES, CROSSES, MONUMENTS, AND MURAL TABLETS, I nt GRANITE, MARBLE, SLATE & STONE. MONUMENTS RESTORED & RE-LETTERED and every description of MONUMENTAL WORK EXECUTED. ESTIMATES FREE. HOSKING & MILLER, ENAMELLED SLATE AND MARBLE WORK CAMBRIAN STREET, ABERYSTWYTH. 0