The Cambrian News and Merionethshire Standard

U? AND DOWN THE COAST. -r'y-r-r.r. BEAUTY AND PROFIT. Every owner of a piece of land in Cardiganshire has it in his power to benefit himself and posterity and at the same time add to the beauty of the district by planting trees. In hedge-rows, in spare patches, on rugged hill sides, by the banks of rivers, trees need to be planted. Poplar, western planes, sycamore, oak, larch, tir, elm, ash, lime, beech, Austrian pine, cluster pine, and Norway maple. The two last named are useful, more particularly on the saa coast. Whoever has the means cannot_ do better than plant a few trees on it. Farm houses might be protected with trees. Trees give shelter, break the force of the wind, influence temperature, break up barren land, deepen the soil and pay a splendid percentage on the outlay. Trees are the best crop that can be grown on poor land. EXTREMES. Just now we hear the Turks charged by one party with all the crimes human nature has ever been guilty of. There is another party that make out the Russians to be universal sinners. A London correspondent says it has been admitted that the Turks often impale dead bodies, and he goes on to say—" We may depend upon it that if they would impale corpses they would impale also living men." Nonsense, my London correspondent, nonsense. We English bury corpses and sometimes dissect them for medical purposes, but it may not be concluded, 0 London correspondent, that therefore we would also dissect or bury living men A CHRISTENING. The ejection at the end of Plas Crug, Aberystwyth, for pumping water into the reservoir hi*, been named the Teapot. REASONABLE ENOUGH. I have been asked to use my influence to get the in- habitants at the upper end of Aberystwyth a pillar post- office. The removal of the office to Terrace-road certainly gives them a claim to a pillar, which will doubtless be fixed without loss of time. AN OPENING FOR QUACKS. "Mr. Gladstone's voice (says a'daily paper), clear and ringing as it is, has a tendency to huskiness, and it is ob- served that he combats this defect by taking a mouthful of the contents of a small silver flask, which he habitually carries in the breast pocket of his coat." Now here is an excellent opportunity of making a fortune. Gladstone's mixture for clearing the voice would sell by the thousand bottles. If an enterprizing chemist could get Mr. Glad- stone to send to him on a post-card a description of the mixture, the whole thing would be done. If anybody adopts this suggestion, theyneed not feel under the slightest obligation to me. All they need do is to write and say they i had often thought of this thing before, and had very likely mentioned it to me PRACTICAL WISDOM. There are nine months every year when any public work may be done at Aberystwyth and other summer re- sorts without causing inconvenience to visitors. The three months in which painting, street repairing, &c., ought not to be done are July, August, and September. On Mrm- day last, July 2, the town being thronged with visitors, the local authorities, in the fulness of their wisdom, pro- ceeded to paint the railings on the Marine Parade. The results were disastrous to the paint, which, instead of being left on the railings, was taken away on visitors' clothes, and caused other and greater railings, which were aimed at the heads of the Councillors. IS IT HABIT? At a chapel, not far from my bit of a place on the. Coast, a preach r was de-scanting on religion as the one thing needful. In the course of his sermon he said that among others religion was the one thing needful for habitual in- valids. It was a revelation that "invalidism is a habit. FIRE BRIGADES. Fires are like fools, there's no stopping them when once they get a good start. With a view to stopping them, it has been decided to form a fire brigade at Aberystwyth. My object in writing is to suggest that my post in North Parade should be made captain. How is the brigade getting on? A BRIEF CONVERSATION. 1st Visitor Well, shall we go and bathe? 2nd Visitor Yes, I see there are several ladies bathing now. 1st Visitor I like the bathing arrangements at Bar- mouth. 2nd Visitor So do I. 1st Visitor How does your wife like them ? 2nd Visitor Not at all, but she bathes. 1st Visitor So does mine, but she does not like them. 1st Visitor It looks queer to see men and women bath- ing together, but there is no harm in it, I suppose. 2nd Visitor: I suppose not, but it requires a bit of cheek at first. I did not like it at first. 1st Visitor: Here's a lot of men coming down, so we will all go together. 2nd Visitor It is a jolly place is Barmouth, and the bathing arrangements are very perfect. The Coast. PERRY WINKLE.

LLANIDLOES NOTES. Like the sailor's bird who was greater at thinking than talking, birds of my feather can better criticise singing than 'meloderise' themselves, but it must not be imagined that natural deficiency in the one power, betokens a similar defect in the other. By no means for so familiar am I with sounds that I t have come to regard nine-tenths of the world's commotion, t socially, politically, religiously, everyotherly, as com- ( pressed air escaping, loudly sounding, but harmless, while s the other tenth part I regard as solidity in solution. c Being then fully capable to judge the merits of songs ] and singers, I commence by declaring my conviction that s the best choir about Llanidloes is to be found in the beau- s tiful woods which clothe our mountain-sides. Of course I ( refer to the Wild Bird Praise God Choral Society, who in ( the morning and eventide never fail in the performance of < their divinely inspired chant. Of course they have great ( draw-backs, and this makes it all the more surprising that ] their proficiency is so great. ( They have no 'Leader' to keep them back when their feelings overcome their observance of the proscribed laws of pefrect indifference to the object about whom, and to whom, their song is addressed, they have not that individual and collective self-respect which should suggest to them the propriety of not singing well unless a ClO prize be awarded for doing so, they fail in that duty to themselves which should prompt each one of them to con- sider himself the best vocalist or composer in the company, they have never studied the fine art of offence-taking to perfection, an uneducated and, let us say, a so-forward driw has been known actually to chirp her grace before meals just after a thrush had chanted Te deum laudamus nduct such as we all must concede arose from some- thing worse than gross ignorance, besides which many more artistic shortcomings might be added of the same sort, but the foregoing will suffice. And still in my opinion this choir is the best, and not- withstanding all its faults and failings I never fail to find voice to vibrate in harmony with the blithe and full-mean- ing songs of this famous singing community. Why the undersigned should address his letter to me instead of the hon. gentleman for whom it is intended is uncertain. The writing appears to bear a close resem- blance to what one would imagine an educated spider, with beinked legs could accomplish in the art of calli- graphy. The meaning, however, runs out pretty plainly. Read it MR. TRACY, dear, honorable, and Member of Parliament.— Sir The last'tirae 1 seed you you was not as honorable as now, because you wasna our M.P., ami that is the chief est honor after all. Well we voted straigh. and you and us has the glory, but after the glory comes the reward, and I am the man to show where our Jane caught the reward of a wetting, as has laid her up for a month. You dunna know our William I dare say, he s the eldest. Well he is in the in South, and Jane (that's my wife), her s uncommon fond of that boy. (Not as I don't feel kind of long- ing for him.) Well her went out to get an order for twenty- seven shillings and a sealing wax plaister as some of the neigh- bours had said the Post Office people put on the disease called Public Convenience, when it so happened some two was ahead of her, and she had to wait. But it came on to rain, and there was no shelter, and she being dressed in the muslin sort of stuff dress she looks smart in, she wetted considerable, and caught c >ld, and is bad for several weeks. The grey mare, as the saying is, is out of the stable, but there is more of your voters than me who wants a fitter place for a Post Office than an ould passage. Will you get one for us ? My wife sends her and my kind respects, and humble pardons from DAFYDD GRIFFITH. A cricket match, Builth v. the St. Idloes Club was played here to-day. It was a capital game, hotly contested, and enjoyable, except in its result. The home team were beaten, but they can justly claim a victory, for fancy having a warm" stranger to contend against, besides the usual display of Wye talent. It was hardly fair, and, of course, is a practice never adopted here. Never Ready Money Morterboy is not the name of anything more novel than an obstructive purse-piece of proud con- c iitedmesa. A certain funny man, speaking of a certain Noble Marquis, remarks that the charge of haughty behaviour by him to the inhabitants of a certain town, prior to a great contest, is amply disproved by his eating lunch with a score or so of them after the event. I always felt sure, and now I jeel certain, that logicians were wrong, and that the EFFECT preceded the CAUSE, An august paternal Parent recently spoke in public of his eldest gosling as Really you know he is the best sort of fella I have ever met." A new Cemetery is to be added to the recent great im- provements in our town. I shall henceforth hear less wailings at night from the disturbed dead ones who would fain remain unresurrected by the grave-digger's rude spade. The latest discovery at the Van, of the lower lode, is equal to the most important yet made. The best in- formed persons state that there is no living man who will like to see the decline of its prosperity; which is cheering. The Committee of the Working Men's Institute have decided to have a course of Lectures and Debates fort- nightly during the winter months. The following are the approved subjects for Debates :-Competition or Co- operation, which is most to the advantage of the masses. The Free Press—Its advantages and dangers, which pre- dominate. Convict labour; is it just ^d visable. Free trade versus protection. Is it right that Education should be Compulsory. Reading or Observation, which is the most effectual means of acquiring knowledge. Friendly Societies versus Savings Banks, which are the most bene- fici&l oTORK. The Old Church Tower, 4th July, 1877.

FFESTINIOG. < YR ACHOS RHYDDFRYDIG.—Ymgyfarfu y Pwyllgor Gweithiol llhyddfrydig nos Wener diweddaf yn Dolgareg- ddu. Llywyddai Mr. William Williams, gynt o'r Baltic Hotel. Penderfynwyd yn unfrydol fod cyfarfod cyhoeddus i'w gynal, ac awgrymwycl am gael cynhadledd o'r holl sir, gyda gwahoddiad i Mr. Holland, A.S., a Mr. Henry Richard, A.S. tros Ferthyr, i fod yn bresenol. Nodwyd ar amrvw foneddigion i dynu allan gyfres o ddeddfau lleol i'w pasio yn y cyfarfod cyhoeddus. A nodwyd Mr. John Cadwaladr, Ysgol y Bwrdd, Fourcrosses, yn ysgrif- envdd. Cafwyd cynulliad llawn sel. JDAMWAIN ANGEUOL.—Nos Iau, yr wythnos ddiweddaf, lladdwyd un o weithwyr llinell newydd y rheilffordd mewn moment. Ymddengys ei fod yn myned i lawr rywbryd yn nghanol y nos yn shafft rhif Hydd ar y twnel newydd, yn nghwmni pump arall, ac iddo ddyfod i wrthdarawiad yn ei ben a'i ochr, a'i ddryllio yn y fath fodd fel y lladdwyd ef mewn moment. Ei enw ydoedd William Roberts, brodor o F6n, yn meddu gwraig a phedwar o blant, i ddi- oddef eu coiled chwerw. Yn y trengholiad dychwelwyd rheithfarn o "Farwolaeth ddamweiniol." Rhoddwyd anogaethau a chyfarwyddiadau i fwy o wyliadwriaeth a diogelwch yn y dyfodol. CERDDOROL.—Y mae yma dri o gorau yn rhagbaratoi at Gylchwyl Harlech, y rhai sydd yn rhifo rhyngddynt dros 200. Y nos Fawrth cyn y Gylchwyl bydd i berfformiad o'r Messiah i gael ei roddi yn yr Assembly Room ganddynt oil, dan arweiniad Eos Morlais, pryd y cynorthwyir hwy gan amryw o ddatganwyr unigol. CYFARFOD MISOL.-Cynhaliodd y Methodistiaid eu cy- farfod misolperthynol i Orllewin Meirionydd, ddydd Llun a Mawrth diweddaf yn Bethesda, dan lywyddiaeth y Parch. J. Davies, Bontddu. Cymerwyd rhan yn y gwasanaeth cyhoeddus gan y Parchn. Dr. Hughes, Lerpwl, D. Jones, Llanbedr, R. Roberts, Dolgellau, D. Davies, Abermaw, a J. Symonds, Towyn, &e. Yr oedd nifer lluosog o weini- dogion a swyddogion yr bresenol, a chafwyd cyfarfod da. CYFARFOD PREGETHU BLYITYDDOL.—Cynhaliodd Wes- leyaid Ebenezer eu cyfarfod pregethu blynyddol dydd Llun a dydd Mawrth. Cymerwyd rhan ynddo gan y Parchn. John Evans, Lerpwl (Eglwysfach), ac Edward Humphreys, Treffynon. Yr oedd y cynulliadnu yn nod- edig o luosog, yn enwedig y ddnvy noswaith.—COFNODIDD.

ABERYSTWYTH. PILLAR POST.—We understand a pillar post-office will be fixed in a day or two near Mr. Edwards's, the draper, in Pier-street. CANON PHILLIPS.—We are pleased to hear that Canon Phillips, vicar of Aberystwyth, who, with his family, has been seriously indisposed recently, is now much better. MR. DOWNIE'S BEQUEST TO THE SICK AND PooR.Lmt Saturday the committee appointed at the large public meeting held about two months ago, met to consider the amended scheme for the distribution of this fund. To- gether with the amended scheme there was laid before the committee a letter written by the Rev. Canon Phillips, and counsel's opinion on the scheme. The committee went through the amended scheme, and made alterations which seemed to them necessary in order to bring it into accord with the requirements of justice and equity. ABERYSTWYTH MARKET..—Wheat sold at 7s. 9d. to 8s. 3d.$ bushel; barley, 5s. Od. to 5s. Gel.; oats, 4s. Od. to 4s. 6d.: eggs, 00 to 18 for a shilling; salt butter, Is. Id. to Is. 2d. tl lb.; fresh butter, ls.^2d. to Is. 4d. 12 lb.; fowls, 3s. 6d. to 5s. Od. couple; ducks, 5s. Od. to Us. Od. %) couple geese, Os. Od. to 6s. Od. each turkeys, Os. Od. to OOs. Od. each potatoes, Os. Od. to 4s. od. V measure; new potatoes, 2d. to 3d. 1JIlb. THE TALK OF THE Towx.Twas very warm one day last .week, and the trains from the north brought into the town large numbers of excursionists longing for a deep, deep draught of the life-giving ozone at the seaside, and a cooling dip in the pellucid waters of_ Cardi- gan Bay. Among them came three ladies, hailing, it is believed, from the county of Merioneth and, calling upon a lady friend, they desired her company to the refreshing waves. This lady friend, however, being busy in the morning, promised her company in the afternoon if her companions would wait until that time. The afternoon came, the heat increased, and the waters of the Bay looked additionally tempting; but the bathing machines stood high and dry on the beach, and the lady attendant was nowhere to be seen. Picture the situation. There were the three excursionists, who had not seen the sea for months, perhaps there was the sun pouring down its broiling rays, and before them was the sea, with its tiny breakers lapping the shore invitingly. What would you do under the circumstances? These young ladies—these excursioitbts-asked a man standing by to wheel the bathing machines down to the water; but, no, he could not as the horse had done its day's work, and was possibly enjoying at that moment some refreshment for the inner horse. The excursionists were not to be baulked, however, so taking up a bathing gown apiece, they trudged off to the gentlemen's bathing ground, where they found the attendant indulging in a comfortable snooze on the beach, and one bathing machine close to the edge of the water. They then asked the atten- dant to get other machines down as they could not get a bathe at the ladies' place. After some questioning he consented and went to fetch a horse. Three minutes elapsed and no attendent came, neither did he at the end of five minutes. There was not a soul about and,-honi soit qui mal y pense-the ladies entered the machine, and presently appeared in the water enjoying a pleasant dip, coming out again greatly refreshed and laughing heartily at their exploit. The affair has been put down to some ladies in Queen's-road, but there is not a particle of truth in the statement. Ix THE BOARD SCHOOL.—Six pupils from this school have succeeded in obtaining the honours certificate granted under Lord Sandon's Act. This certificate entitles its holder to gratuitous schooling for three years. Appended are the names of the boys and a copy of the certificate :— Henry Thomas, aged 10, son of Capt. Thomas Thomas, "Lovina," Evan Hugh Jones, aged 9, son of William Jones, 9, Powell-street, William Lewis, aged 10, son of John Lewis Queeni-street, Richard Hughes, aged 10, son of Richard Hughes, grocer, David John Lewis, aged 8, son of Thomas Lewis, Custom House, Copy of Certifi- cate Scholars' Honour Certificate.-David John Lewis, a scholar in the Aberystwyth Board School, having at the age of eight years made the required number of school attendances and passed the prescribed standard, is qualified to claim payment from the parliamentary grant of school fees for the three years commencing on the 1st of February, 1877, in accordance with the tarms of the orders of the Education Department, issued under the 18th section of the Elementary Education Act, 1876.— (Signed), SANDON, Vice President of the Committee of Her Majesty's Most Honourable Privy Council on Educa- ion. L PETTY SESSIONS, WEDNESDAY, JULY 4TH.—Before John Watkins, Esq., and J. W. Szlumper, Esq. j1 Breaches of the Peace.— Elizabeth Miles, Moor-lane, mmmoned Moriah Wilson, wife of Thomas Wilson, of ;he same place, for a breach of the peace.—The defend- mt was bound over to keep the peace for six months.— fane Jones, Gray's Inn Lane, summoned Margaret 1 Davies, of the same place, for using abusive language to- vards her.—The defendant was bound over to keep the )eace for six months. 1 BOARD OF GUARDIANS, MONDAY, JULY 2:m.- ( Present: Mr. H. C. Fryer, chairman, Mr. Morris lj Davies, and Mr. Abraham James, vice-chairmen Mr. 1 Lewis Pugh Pugh, ex-officio; Messrs. T. H. Jones, I Griffith Wiiliams, James Jones, John Jones, Tre'rddol, 1 John Morgan, Gwarallt, William Jones, Edward Lloyd, John Jenkins, Richard Morris, John Paull, J. I Jones, Elerch, David Jones, Llanafan, David Rees, ,an David Morgan, Hugh Hughes, clerk, David Jones, assistant-clerk, Morris Jones and J. E. Hughes, medi- cal officers. 1 Statistics. --NLumber in the house, 67, last year, 68. Vagrants relieved, 18. Out-relief: Aberystwyth dis- ] brict, per Mr. T. G. Thomas, t.52 5s. to 233 paupers Llanfihangel Geneu'rglyn district, per Mr. John Jones, C51 12s. 6d. to 214 paupers; liar district, per Mr. Joseph Morgan, JE65 6s. to 294 paupers Balance in the bank, ] £1,203 17s. 3d. The Workhouse Servant.-There being two applications for the office of servant in the Workhouse, both from paupers, it was resolved, on the motion of Mr. Pugh Pugh, seconded by Mr. Jones, Tre'rddol, that Mary Jones, Taliesin, should be appointed general servant. TOWN COUNCIL, TUESDAY,# JULY 3.—Present: The Mayor, Aldermen Williams (in the chair), Thos. Jones, Phillip Williams, Messrs George Green, John Jones, Bridge-end, Thomas Griffith, Peter Jones, John Jones, Great Darkgate-street, J. W. Thomas, T. H. Jones, W. H. Thomas, Town Clerk, David Jones, borough accountant, Rees Jones, borough surveyor. THE HARBOUR. After the bills had been passed, The MAYOR said he had received a letter, which he thought he could not do better than read. It was as fol- ^°WS Aberystwyth, June 29, 1877. Dear sir,—We, the undersigned, Aberystwyth shipbuilders and masters, most respectfully beg to draw your Honour's atten- tion to the many casualties which occur to vessels, especially strange vessels in coming into Aberystwyth harbour. These casualties arise, we believe in many instances, from the fact of there not being a thoroughly capable man on board the vessels as pilot. We therefore think it is highly desirable for the safety of shipping and general trade of this port that three or four of the most competent men in the locality should be appointed as branch pilots, and most respectfully request that your Honour apply to the secretary, Trinity House, London, and recommend that such an appointment be made. Such application to be made on behalf of the Corporation as the Harbour Authorities. (SignedJ Thomas Jones, merchant, Thomas Jones and Son, mer- chants and shipowners, R. R. Roberts and Son, timber merchants and shipowners, Morgan Owens, shipowner, Edward Jones, harbour master, David Jenkins, master mariner, John Jones, master mariner, Thomas Richards, master mariner and shipowner, David Lloyd, master mariner, John Lloyd, master mariner, John Hughes, master mariner, Thomas Morris, master mariner, Grif- fith Jones, master mariner, David Jones, master mariner, Thomas Jones, shipowner. The MAYOR thought the time had come when something ought to be done. It was necessary for some men to be appointed to preventinjury to ships, especially to strangers, on entering the harbour. Mr. Thomas Jones had been a great sufferer. The Hope, one of his vessels, had been injured on entering the harbour, and he thought the Coun- cil ought to do something. Mr. J. W. THOMAS observed that a Portmadoc vessel had sustained damage on entering the harbour, and it was now a. fact that vessels insured at Portmadoc were not allowed to come to Aberystwyth, except at their own risk. Mr. THOMAS JONES related how the Hope came to be damaged to the extent of 2M, and said that great care would have to be taken in making arrangements about pilots. Hoblers would still be required, and cables were necessary. The whole matter was referred to the Harbour Com- mittee for consideration. PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE. Mr. JOHN JONES (Bridge-end) read the following re- port A meeting of the committee was held on the Marine Terrace, at 11 a.m., on the 22nd inst. Present: Mr. John Watkins, mayor Mr. Thomas Jones, Mr. David Reberts, Mr. John James, Mr George Green, Mr. J. Jones, Bridge-end, Mr. Rees Jones, surveyor and Mr. Morris Davies, Ffosrhydgaled. Shed for Terrace Lionkeys.-The committee do not recom- mend the erection of a shed w covering for the Terrace donkeys, but, that all owners of donkeys for hire shall keep them at their respective stables, and that they be permitted at their own expense to fix painted boards on the present stand, acquainting visitors and others of the places where donkeys can be obtained on hire. Also that Sergeant Evans be appointed to see that all donkeys for hire are fit for the work, and are properly fed, watered shod, and treated, that none be permitted to be let on hire unless they and saddles, trap- pings, &c., are to his satisfaction further, that every boy driv- ing shall be approved by Sergeant Evans, and none be permitted besides. There was a long conversation, spun out to fill up the time, as there was a very light agenda paper. Ultimately Sergeant Evans was appointed, at a salary of two guineas a year, to look after the donkeys, &c. APPLICATION FOR LEASE. An application was granted, subject to plans being produced and approved, for lease of sites of houses at Shipbuilder's-row for the term of seventy-five years, at the respective ground rents of 30s. per annum. THE MEAT MARKET. Mr. T. H. JONES made some remarks respecting the meat market, which, he was understood to say, needed repairs. A conversation ensued, and it transpired that a resolution had been passed that some work should be done, but it had never been touched. The SURVEYOR, who by inference was blamed, said he had received no order to do the work, or it would have been carried out. After some remarks by Mr. J. W. THOMAS, the old resolution was strengtened by a new one. The work is to be done under the supervision of a committee. THE TEMPORARY WATER SUPPLY. An irregular conversation made clear that about a month may yet elapse before the temporary supply of water for the snmmer will be available. NORTH CARDIGANSHIRE AGRICULTURAL ASSOCIATION. The meeting for the purpose of fixing the prizes for the ensuing show in September was held at the Town Hall, at three o'clock on Monday, July 2nd. Sir Pryse Pryse, Bart., presided, and there were also present Captain Hughes, Alltlwyd, Messrs. J. Pell, J. Baker, J. Jenkins, Blaen- plwyf, Captain Cosens, Messrs. Morris Davies, H. S. Richards, R. Gardiner, Captain John Paul, Messrs. J. R. Richards, H. C. Fryer, John Edwards, Blaendyffryn, Richard James, Brynllys, Lewis Lewis, Tanycastell, Lewis Williams, Abraham James, John Rowlands, Richard Jenkins, Morgan Jones, Lewis Pugh Pugh, Thomas Jones, John Edwards, Rhiwarthen, E. B. Morgan, Bonsall, Glanrheidol, &c. Sir PRYSE PRYSE, on taking the chair, said that he had been asked by Colonel Powell to preside, and did not like to refuse, although he wished to be in another place that day. Whatever had to be done he hoped it would be done quickly and quietly. The chief alteration in Class A section of the prize list was the abolition of a prize of S2 given in sheep, for the best pen of five cross-bred lambs. A suggestion by Mr. JENKINS, Blaenplwyf, to devote the prizes given to two-year-old oxen to the best bull. and cow calves. This suggestion received no support. Mr. PELL said the two-year-old oxen were very poor, and the prizes were given with a view of getting them brought up to a 1 igher standard. Mr. JENKINS said in his opinion calves were very much neglected by the Society. The CHAIRMAN pointed out that there were several prizes in each class, which would induce farmers to look after their calves. The only way to have good yearlings was to attend to the calves. In Class B the prize of JS1 given for the second best pen of five ewe lambs in any breed except Welsh was abolished, and an extra prize of 21 in the mountain sheep was given for the best pen of five yearling ewes. The prize offered for the best pen of five cross-bred lambs was abolished. It was felt that cross-breeds are sufficiently plentiful in Welsh sheep without offering prizes for crosses. In Class C it was jocularly remarked that two-year-old oxen ought not to be more than five years old. One pair were mentioned which had been exhibited as two-year- olds, and which a man had known for four years, and they were not calves then! In the mountain sheep in this class a new prize of kl for best pen of five yearling ewes was agreed to. In Class D (open competition) the prize of 21 for second best stallion in mountain pony class was struck out. It was then resolved to offer two new prizes, namely a prize of £3 for the best two year old entire colt in agri- cultural horses and a prize of JB2 for the best two year old entire colt in roadsters. An important alteration was made in the prizes offered for butter, which reduced the money offered in this class by k2 15s. The prizes now stand, For the best cask, tub, pot, or pan of butter." In former years three prizes were offered for butter in casks or tubs, and three in pots or pans. There was a debate on Welsh skim cheese. Ultimately, it was decided to continue the prize. On poultry there was a good deal of discussion. A suggestion to throw this competition open was rejected, and the prizes and conditions remain unaltered. The second prize of 15s. for the second best four bushels of wheat was withdrawn, and the prizes for wheat now stand-El 10s. for white wheat, and 21 10s. for other sorts of wheat. The second prize of 10s. for potatoes, and the awards were amended as follows-Best red potatoes will have a prize of 21 best whites, 21 and best of other kinds, 91 best mangels, 10s.; Swedes, 10s.; and other turnips, 10s. In Class E the 210 offered for the best farm of annual rent of £100 and upwards remains. The next prize of 26 is now offered to the best cultivated farm under 9100 rental the second best farm will get 24. There is no prize now offered for the best cultivated farm of less annual value than 240. A similar change in root crops. The result of the revision was that rather more money will be offered this year than last, and some of the points which gave rise to dissatisfaction have been removed. Mr. Fryer asked if the Agricultural Society would make a grant of money towards advertising the quarterly horse fairs, and the Chairman said not a penny," a decision which seemed to be pretty generally endorsed. In a conversation respecting these fairs, it seemed to be the opinion of Mr. Fryer that a horse show might be held with advantage after the show in September, and it was said that Mr. Lewis Pugh Pugh's suggestion would have met the case. ] Mr. MORRIS DAVIES said he had seen an excellent j suggestion in one of the local papers respecting prizes for I :lonkeys, and asked if the society would give prizes for < those animals. The question was greeted with loud laughter, and not entertained. It was the opinion of the meeting that the revision of 1 ;he prize list ought to take place earlier in the year, not 1 .ater than May, so as to give time for members to prepare e ;heir entries. After arranging about the judges the meeting separated. Mr William Morgan. announced that there is a balance ] in hand of about JS116.

PENNAL. ANNUAL MEETING OF INDEPENDENTS. The Independents held their annual preaching meeting at their Chapel on Wednes- lay and Thursday, June 27th and 28th. The following ministers preached and conducted tke meetings:—The Revs. W. Perkins, Pennal, T. Thomas, Towyn, W. Nicholson, Liverpool, J. Miles, A.berystwyth, and Phillips, Horeb. On Thursday crowds of people were arriving early in the morning from the neighbour- hood of Machynlleth, Derwenlas, Aberdovey, &c. The Chapel was crowded at each meeting, and it is seldom that so many people have assembled at Pennal.

DOLGELLEY. SUDDEN DEATH.—An inquest was held at Caellwyd, in the parish of Llanuwchllyn, upon the body of Gwen Rowlands, aged 27, wife of Robert Rowlands, farm labourer.—Catherine Lewis, Caellwyd, examined I am a sister of the deceased. She died last Thursday evening in the field belonging to Caellwyd. I went to her before she died. She said she was very ill. She said nothing more. Deceased was taking food to Thomas Williams and others, who were mowing higher up than Caellwyd. Her face was rather black when I first went to her, especially about the lips.—Edward Jones said I am a surgeon at Dolgelley. I have examined the body of Gwen Rowlands this day, and of opinion she died of apoplexy. Verdict accordingly. GRAMMAR SCHOOL.—OLD BOYS AT THE UNIVERSITIES.— No incentive to work hard for honours at the Universities can be greater than the smile of approval and the hearty hand clasping of congratulations which greet a successful lad on his return to the scene of his early struggles. On the other hand, there can be no better spur for those yet at school to strain every nerve than seeing the reception given to a young man who is doing his best to represent well his county, his school, and his family, in either of the two great Universities. In the Oxford Class Lists (Honours) lately published, three old Dolgelley boys have figured more or less prominently. Mr. Owen Evans at- tained the high honour of a first in Natural Science, Mr. W. Roberts managed to obtain a respectable second in Mathematical Moderations, and Mr. J. C. Evans got a fourth in Classical Finals. Messrs Owen and Evans and J. C. Evans were brought out as school boys by the present Head Master of Friars' School, Bangor, Mr. Lloyd, when with energy, prudence, and skill, he had resuscitated the Grammar School in this town. From Cambridge we hear that Mr. J. Gillart, who read at Dolgelley, has passed his previous examination in the first class. DR. WILLIAMS'S SCHOOL. -A meeting of the governors of this school was held at the Public Rooms on Tuesday, July the 3rd.—Present Air. Samuel Holland, M.P., chairman, Mrs. Beale (Bi- :tirion), Mrs. Griffith (Glyn), Mrs. Jones (Penmaen), Roberts (Frondirion), Mr. W. D. Jeremy (Loudon), Mr. R. Davies (clerk). This being the first meeting of the Governors since the death of Mrs. Holland (who was also one oftL.) Governors), a vote of condolence with Mr. Holland hi sad bereave- ment was passed. New Governor.—Miss Roberts (the ne, -ovem.ooj%tL- tended and signed the necessary d^ j. u a,tip« £ ;flie acceptance of the office of governor. i&f Site of the School.—-The conveyance -of uie^school site was produced (by Mr. R. Davies, solicitor', approved of, and executed by the Governors present, r a cheque for 2500, being the amount of the purcha Money of such site, was signed. Laying Oat of the School Grounds, <iv Owing to Mr. Bull, the architect of the school, being nrable to attend this meeting, the following Governor ire deputed to meet Mr. Bull on Saturday, the 7th in: \o decide as to the laying out of the grounds, &c., Mr. Holland, Mrs. Griffith, Mrs. Jones, and Miss Ro i ts. Architects Fees.—A cheque was drav-n for account of the Architect's fees. Clerk's Salary.—This matter was adj arned aBjgSJjljae? next meeting. *2 BOARD OF GUARDIANS, SATURDAY, JUNE 30.— Present: Mr. John Vaughan, chairman, Mr. Charles Jones and Mr. Griffith Williams, ex-officio, the Rev. W. Hughes, Messrs. Edward Griffith, David Jones, J. M. Jones, J. R. Davies, E. D. Evans, Evan Jones, D. Williams, Robert Evans, Owen Owen, J. Scott, Job Jones, Talyllyn, Joseph Roberts, clerk, and Edward Jones, medical officer. Statistics.-Cheques for 2100 and 258, Barmouth and ralyllyn districts respectively, were drawn. Balance in the bank, 2238 lis. 9d. The Charge against the Master.-The allegations made against the Workhouse master were partly gone into at 1 bhis meeting, the statements of P.C. Vaughan having j been taken.—Mr. Griffith Jones Williams, solicitor, ap- 8 peared to watch the case on behalf of the Master.—At t the commencement of the enquiry, Mr. J. R. Davies said I bhe Board did not charge the Master with anything. All t they wanted was to enquire into the truth of certain g statements that had been made. He did not, therefore, j see that the Master should be represented by a solicitor.— ( Mr. Griffith Jones Williams replied that he was there by ( permission of the Board, and would retire immediately if they desired it. The Board did not desire it, and con- sequently the Police Constable made his statement (which is withheld at present). At the end a discussion ensued t respecting the right of cross-examination, one or two per- sons thinking the persons who made statements should not be allowed to commit themselves in their answers under cross-examination, and when they had no legal ad- I viser to defend them. Mr. Griffith Jones Williams said no enquiry would be satisfactory unless both sides were { heard. The master would be able to entirely refute the statements that had been made. He (Mr. G. J. Williams) 1 therefore protested against any further enquiry until a proper enquiry was held.—Mr. Charles Jones proposed i the adjournment of the enquiry, and that Mr. Murray i Browne, Local Government Inspector, be asked to attend the next meeting and hold an enquiry.—-Mr. J. Scott] seconded the proposition.—Mr. J. Meyrick Jones said he believed the affair would end in smoke, and therefore the sooner it was over the better. He proposed that the en- i quiry shohld be gone on with that day.—The amendment was seconded by Mr. R. D. Evans, but, on being put to ■ the vote, was lost by a majority of one.—The enquiry was consequently adjourned for the presence of Mr. Lloyd Murray Browne. < Relief.-A petition, signed by ratepayers in Talyllyn, was read. It prayed that the relief of a cripple, named Humphrey Humphreys, should be increased from 2s. 6d.. —The petition was placed on the table. Sanitary.—Two applications for the office of inspector of nuisances of the union had been received-one from Richard Jones, which came a day late, offering to perform the duties for £ 40 a year; and the other from William Jones, the former inspector, asking P,75, including travel- ling expenses.—Mr. D. Jones moved, and Mr. E. Jones seconded, that Richard Jones be ap- pointed at the salary he asked. The Rev. W. Hughes proposed, as an amendment, William Jones, at a salary of £ 75. Mr. J. M. Jones seconded. —The amendment was lost.—Mr. E. Griffith proposed a second amendment, that the matter be postponed for a fortnight.—This was unanimously agreed to, and an ad- vertisement ordered to be inserted in the Cambrian News, inviting applicants for the office at a salary of £ 50. Vttlitation.-The Rev. W. Hughesmadeinquiries respect- 1 ing. the revaluation of the railway, but this was thought to be a matter to be inquired into by the assessement com- mittee, and not for public discussion.

PENRHYNDEUDRAETH. PETTY SESSIONS, JUNE 28.-Before D. Llywelyn Lloyd, Esq., and Major Mathew. Nuisances.—Alfred Phillips, sanitary inspector, Festiniog, v. Elias Williams and Hugh Jones.—These cases stood adjourned from last meeting, in order that a place might be found on which to deposit the matter constituting the nuisance. Elias Williams had not done anything towards removing the nuisance, but Hugh Jones had done all he could under the circumstances.— An order was mode on Elias Williams to abate the nuisance, and the case against Hugh Jones adjourned for 14 days, the defend- ants to pay the costs, 10s. 6d. each.—A. Phillips v. John Row- lands, Bromhaul, Tanygrisiau.—The defendant was charged with disobeying the order for abating nuisance. There were too many of his family. for the size of the house. Defendant ex- cused himself from obeying the order of the Bench by stating that he could not get a house anywhere.Defendant was ordered to provide a suitable house by next meeting, and! told that in default he would be heavily fined. Drunk and Riotous.-Hugh Roberts, Closygraig, Festiniog, charged by P.S. Robert Jones with committing this offence at Closygraig-terrace, Fourcrosses, and abusing his wife. He ex- cused his conduct by saying that his wife went out at night, and carried away his goods.—Fined 10s., and 10s. 6d. costs.—P.S. Robert Jones charged Richard Turner, New-street, Fourcrosses, Festiniog, who did not appear, with the same offence.—Case adjourned.—William Jones, charged by same officer, with same offence, at Blaenafon, Fourcrosses, on Sunday, the 17th June, admitted the offence, and was fined 5s., and 10s 6d. costs. Assattlt.-William Williams v. Morris Hughes, both of Llan- frothen.—The case was settled out of court. Indecent Assault.-Anne Hughes v. John Griffith Jones.— Complainant asked the Bench to allow her to "ettle the matter out of court.—The Bench reprimanded the defendant, as he had often been before the Court, and allowed the case to be settled. Charge of Assault. William Parry v. William Roberts, Pantyronen, Rhiwbryfdir, Festiniog.—Complainant said he now resided at Tremadoc. Before the 23rd June, the day of the alleged assault, he lodged at defendant's. Complainant said that on the night in question he had been to Festiniog village, and as he was returning by defendant's house and singing, he having had a glass or two of beer, defendant came up to him with- out shoes or anything on his feet, and without any warning struck him on the head.—Defendant said the complainant was very drunk and riotous and was not fit to come in. He pushed him to prevent him going to his house, but did not strike him. -Case dismissed. Sureties of the Peace. Hugh Jones v. William Pugh, Rhiwgoch.—Complainant said that on the 19th June he went to a Shop at Trawsfynydd, where defendant followed him into several rooms, but was restrained from attacking him by other people. He had before threatened him at Barnet fair some months ago, and said he would not go home alive.-Bound over himself 450, and two others in e25 each.—The defendant was very boisterou and had repeatedly to be admonished by the Bench. T,iceny.-Thomas Stretch, a young man in the employ of ,rr. J. McDonald, tailor and draper, FouwCrosses, Festiniog, was charged with stealing an overcoat, value Z3 15s. Od., a coat, and vest, value Z3 18s. Od., and a pair of boots, value £ 1, the property of his master.—P.S. Robert Jones deposed to receiving prisoner into his custody at Rhuabon.—Defendant was con- victed and sent to Dolgelley Gaol for six months' hard labour.

PWLLHELI. COUNTY MAGISTRATES' COURT, WEDNESDAY, JULY 4 — Before O. Evans. Esq., Chairman, F. W. Lloyd Edwards, Esq., and B. T. Ellis, Esq. L Drunkenness.—P.C. Edward Jones (7) v. Thomas Hughes, Vaerdre, labourer.—Defendant was fined Is., and costs. i. Cattle Straying—P.C. J. O. Davies v. John Jones, smith, Llangian.—Complainant said he found two of defendant's cows straying on the road from Llanengan to Llangian, on the 28th June.—Defendant was fined 6d. each for the cows, and costs. Ale House Ojenw.-P.S. Richard Owen v. John Thomas Jones, New Inn, Llangian.—Defendant "Was fined £ 2, and the conviction was recorded on his licence. ^Etk Drunk and Riotous.—P.C. Thos. RowlsSds v. William Hughes, Ysguborlon, Llangian.—Defendant was fined 2s. 6d., and costs. Found in Ale House— Robert Jones, Lewis Roberts, Evan Williams, and Richard Cornish, miners, Llanengan, charged by P.S. Richard Owen with this offence, were each fined Is., ana costs.

PORTMADOC. NATIONAL SCHOOL.—The result of the Government Drawing Examination which took place in March last, has just come to hand. Forty-nine boys were presented in freehand and geometry. 1st grade, of these ten have shown that they were satisfactorily taught drawing, while the remaining number (thirty-nine) have passed "excel- lent" and "good." All who took geometry passed, and two thirds of them got excellent." One boy was successful in 2nd grade geometry. The pupil teachers have acquitted themselves well. Four of them have only one subject more to pass, to entitle them to a full certifi- cate oj drawing. We are also pleased to find that John Jones, pupil teacher, was successful in obtaining 2nd class in Physiography." THE BRITISH SCHOOL.—On Thursday afternoon, June the 27th, a tea was given at the British Schools to the pupils of those schools. There were about 350 children present, both the juvenile and the infant school being quite full and even inconveniently crowded. The school- rooms were tastefully decorated and elaborately festooned. The window sills were nicely dressed with ferns and evergreens, and the effect was very pleasing. The decor- ation was done by the master and mistress, assistod by the pupil teachers and the older pupils. The tables, which were heavily laden with good things, were also gay with flowers. The following ladies gave the tables, viz., Mrs. W. E. Morris, who was assisted by Mrs. Jones, Lombard- street; Miss Griffith, High-street, assisted by Mrs. Evans, Chapel-street; Mrs. William Evans, Dora-Street, and Miss Vaughan; Mrs. Robert Rowland, Osmond View, Miss Pritchard, and Mrs. David Roberts, Garth Villa Miss Morris, Bank Place, assisted by Mrs. William Jones, Snowdon-street, and Mrs. McLean, Bank Place; the Misses Hughes, Belle Vue Villa, and Miss Lizzie Jones, Bank Place, assisted by Mrs. Roberts, Borth; the Misses Williams, Britannia Foundry, assisted by Mrs. Owen Williams, Snowdon-street; the Misses Roberts, iron- monger, assisted by Miss Lloyd, Denbigh; Mrs. Williams, assisted by Miss Williams and Mrs. Roberts. The tables in the Infant School were given by Mrs. William Jones, High-street, assisted by Miss Roberts, Bank Place, Miss Lloyd, High-street, and Miss Humphreys, North and South Wales Bank, assisted by Miss Roberts, Bron- gudair. The following gentlemen were present and as- sisted :—The Rev. R. Morgan (W.M.), Dr. W. Jones Morris, Mr. Owen Morris, Captain Griffith Griffiths, Captain John Owen (Winifred), Mr. John Owen, Paris House, Mr. Owen Williams, Britannia Foundry, Mr. John Roberts, Steam Mills, Mr. Morgans,. Steam Mills, Mr. G. Prichard, Mr. J. Jones Morris, Rev. William Jones, High-street, &c. Mr. Breese sent a donation of one pound, to be distributed in prizes to the children. The children sang several pieces with much spirit. The Infant School is in an efficient state, and is conducted by Miss Ford, who is ably assisted by Miss Williams, a pupil teacher in her fifth year. For the past six months the boys' school has been superintended with much energy by William Davies, formerly a pupil teacher at the Portmadoc National-school, but who has passed with much credit his certificate examination. A SCHOOL BOARD VESTRY.—Some two months ago a vestry was held here, at which a resolution was passed, with only four dissentients, in favour of applying for an order for the formation of the formation of a School Board for the parish of Ynyscynhaiarn. That vestry was, however, informal, being called by the vestry clerk, and not by the returning officer, as [required by the Edu- cation Act, and the Education Department declined to act upon the application. The managers of the Portmadoc and Tremadoc British Schools had given the Education Department notices to close their schools, and those notices expired on the 30th June. Meanwhile the managers of the National and British Schools in the parish twice met, at the invitation of the committee of the Portmadoc National Scfiool, and exchanged their views as to the future educa- tion of the parish. These friendly interchanges of opinion led to a thoroogh agreement amongst the managers of the schools, that it was desirable to have a School Board, and this agreement prevented all dis- cussions and bitterness of spirit. It was agreed to call a vestry formally in accordance with the Act, and Messrs. O. Williams, Britannia Foundry, John Thomas, Wharf, and O. M. Roberts, architect, were appointed to take the requisition to call a vestry to Mr. G. S. Jones, the returning officer. That requisition was signed with alacrity by all who were asked. On Monday, the 2nd July, the vestry was held at the Assembly Room, Port- madoc, but the number present was comparatively small, something like thirty, as the parishioners considered the business only formal. The proceedings were short and perfectly unanimous. On the motion of Capt. Griffith Griffiths, seconded by Mr- Robert Rowland, Major Matthew was called to the chair, on taking which he said he was very glad to find that all the inhabitants of the parish without dis- tinction of creed or politics had amicably joined in this movement. They would always find him ready to join in any movement that was in harmony with the feelings of the people in general.—Mr. G. Solomen Jones then read the notice calling the meeting.—Mr. E. S. Greaves moved, "That it is expedient that a School Board be formed for the parish of Ynyscynchaiarn, and that an application for that purpose be made to the Education Department. This resolution having been seconded by the Rev. William Jones (B.M.), was unanimously passed.—A vote of thanks to the Chairman, jmoved by Mr. O. Williams, and seconded by Capt. Griffith, brought the proceedings to a close.-It was a happy feature to find the gentry moving in harmony with the parishioners, instead of in opposition, and Major Mathew deserves a word of recognition for his sacrifice of time to the public good, for between his attendance at the petty sessions at Portmadoc and Penrhyndeudraeth, at the Board of Guardians.. the Quarter Sessions and Assizes of the counties of Carnarvon and Merioneth, and other public meetings, he has to devote often about one half of his time to the public service. Mr. Robert Rowland showed time to the public good, for between his attendance at the petty sessions at Portmadoc and Penrhyndeudraeth, at! the Board of Guardians^ the Quarter Sessions and Assizes of the counties of Carnarvon and Merioneth, and other public meetings, he has to devote often about one half of his time to the public service. Mr. Robert Rowland showed his devotion to the cause of education by coming over from Barmouth at some inconvenience to attend the meeting. ± PETTY SESSIONS, JUNE 29TH.—Before Major Mathew (chairman), and Mr. E. S. Greaves. Selling British Wines without License. —Mr. Damerel, g Supervisor of Excise v. John Williams. Defendant's j daughter appeared for him.—Mr. J. J. Mulqueen said he ti called at defendant's house, obtained a glass of gingerette r. wine, drank it, and paid two-pence for it. Deiendant had J no license to sell British wines. A fine of £ 5 was inflicted 4 with a recommendation that it be further reduced to £ 1.— H. Damerell v. Jane Williams. Mr. J. T. Mulqueen c said that on the 15th May, the day of the Penmorfa cJ fair, he called at defendant's house, at Penmorfa, c and called for a glass of raspberry wine. Defen- JI dant supplied him with a glass of gingerette, for which he paid two-pence. He then observed e to defendant, that if that were raspberry wine she was g selling wine without a licence, and she said it was sent 1 her by Jennet Evans, and he did not then know but a that Jennet Evans had a licence for it. The following i day he called on defendant and told her that Jennet Evans said he supplied her only with beer, c whiskey, rum, and gin, and defendant replied that it was so, and she further said that she I bought it and sold it on her own account, but that what « she had sold him the day before was gingerette. The fol- lowing day she called on him and handed him_ the.bill pro- duced.—Jannet Evans said she was a publican at Port- madoc. On the 15th May she obtained an occasional i licence for the fair day. She had authorized defendant to i sell beer and spirit for her, she sent defendant ale, rum, 1 whiskey, and gin to be sold, but no gingerette or wine. J She did authorize her to sell soda water. She paid de- fendant 10s. for the use of her house. Defendant was fined JE12 10s., with a recommendation that it be further < reduced t»o £ 1 The Public Health Act.—William Jones, sanitary in- spector v. Edward Owen. -Complainant said that on the 21st June he went to Rhyd-ddu, and found that defendant had not filled up a certain drain, as ordered. The case was further adjourned, defendant to pay the costs. Drunk and -Riotous.-O. Griffiths was charged with this offence at the Gest Inn, Borth, on the 23rd June, and fined 7s. 6d. and lis. 6d. costs. Transfer of Liceace.-The licence of the Gest Inn, Borth, was transferred from Catherine Thomas to Wm. Williams.

CRICCIETH. FAIR.—The annual fair, which was held on the 29th June, was very numerously attended. There was a good 3how of cattle, and a fair business was done at advanced prices. The number of horses was rather small, and there was no appreciable change in prices. We regret to have to say that despite the efforts of of the friends of sobriety, drnnkenness, especially among young farm laboureis, was a very noticeable feature of the fair

LLANFACHRETH, NEAR DOLGELLEY. CLUB ANNIVERSARY AND LITERARY MEETING.—On Monday June 25th, the Friendly Society established in this village held its anniversary meeting. About eleven a.m.. a procession was formed, with the village brass band at its head. At the parish church the lessons were read by the Rev. R. Roberts, vicar, and an appropriate sermon was preached by the Rev. W. S. Williams, rector of Trawsfynydd. At one p.m. the members sat down to a sumptuous repast, supplied by Mr. and Mrs. Thomas, at the Blue Lion Inn. Dinner being over, the chair was occupied, by Mr. Griffith Jones, president of the Society, when the usual business was transacted. Four new members were admitted. It was announced that all the officers would continue to hold their posts until the end of 1877, when the annual election will take place in accordance with the new rules. Dr. J. E. Jones, Dolgelley, was for the twentieth time re- elected as the society's medical officer. Dr. Jones was present, and made an excellent speech in thanking the Society for the confidence they had so long placed, in him. At 5 p.m. a literary meeting was held in the schoolroom, under the presidency of Mr. John Vaughan, Nannau. There were also on the platform Mrs. Vaughan, Nannau, Miss Train, Mrs. Watts, Woodside, Mrs. Roberts, Vicarage, Mr. and Mrs. Pagb, Hely- ao", Dr. John E. Jones, the Rev J. Hughes, Dolgelley, and the Rev. R. Roberts, Vicar, who acted the part of conductor. The whole proceedings passed off most satisfactorily- Alter a few introductory remarks from the Chairman, the programme was gone through as followsCompetition in angingI *n mreichiau fy Ngwaredwr" (confined to children under iourteen,, 1st, Catherine Jones; 2nd (equal), John and Catherine^ugh- Song by Eos Ffestin. Awarding prizes for the best snirts, 1st, Ellen Lewis 2nd, Laura Jones; 3rd, Ellen Janes. For she best pinafores, 1st, Ellen Lewis., 2nd, Jane Thcraas. Examina- tion upon the history of Samuel, the prize was .divided between three. Song by Mr. Lewis Jones, accompanied on the hoT nium by Mrs. Watts. Adjudication by E, is, Wyn o Wyrfai, on the epitaphs (englynion) Adferiad lechyd aer Nannau." Prize .ti ls. (given by Dr. J. E. Jones, Dolgelley). Eight compositions were received, and were stated to be all of high merit. The best was the one signed "CynlaV who turned* out to be Ma. Wm. Jones (Graienyn), RhydyKuun, near Dolgelley. The li.-aes.were as follows d(J ggujiadwr angau—iiach le, At nehel Aer Nannau; A'i drwm fys. drwy ymhyaiau, A reddodd ar ei ruddiau, MFT&IYLIWYD mai ei ddilyn-i ddu fe Id, Fyddai raid i'r plentyn Yn nwylaw cryfion ei elyn, Aeth i glyw rhyferthwy y glyn. Ond, ust! lor a dosturiodd,—a rhingyll Yr angau geryddodd; Ac yntau i'w ffau a ffodd, Ar air Duw'r Aer adawodd. -Gosod cyfryngau'n gyson-wnt Duw lor, I wneud ei amcanion; A'r meddyg a fu'r moddion, I weithio'i air y waith hon. A rhoddwn i Dduw'r heddweh-un ac oil, Ein gwir ddiolchgarwch; Am ei ffyddlon dirionweh I ni, rai llesg, awn i'r llwch. Tra daw mor i olchi traed Meirion,—tra B'o trwst dwfr yr Wnion, Arhosed heb ymryson, Y Nannau fawr yn enw Vaughan. For the best letter, first, Jane Price, Corsygarnedd; second, E. James Evans, Dolgelley. Song by Llew Cynfal. Competition in singing Fy Mrawd," best, Evan Price, Friog. Best woollen stockings, prize divided between Margaret Rees, Tynymynydd, and Mary Lloyd, Tycanol Cwm. Song by Eos Brychan. Adjudication on the song to Chwarel y Tyuchaf," first, Morris Griffiths, Tyddyndu, second, William Williams, Ganllwyd. Essay, "Iawnderau Merch," prize awarded to Jane Price, Duet by Eos Ffestin and Llew Cynfal. Singing, Y chwaer a'r Brawd (duet), prize awarded to D. Thomas, Porthyreuog, and Miss Pugh, Tyddynbach, the only competitors. Essay, "Elfenan gwir foneddigeiddrwydd," best, Rice Price, Friog. Compositions (poetry)' •' Y Tri llanc yn Babilon," best, Samuel Williams (Gwyiiedd Fychan). Song by Ltew Cynfal. Adjudica- tion on the musical compositions to the words, Cynghorion fy mam," prize divided between J. M. Rees (loan Machreth) and Thomas Davies, Rhydymain. For the best workman's shirt, first Sarah Jones; 2nd, Ann Ellen Moss. Essay, ''Dyledswyddau plentyn," pnze awarded to Robert Pugh, Dolgelley. Compositions (poetry), Ysgoldy y pentref gwledig," best Gwynedd Bychan. Competion in singing "Gelwch y fyddin yn ol," prize divided between David Thomas and Rice Price. "YBedgwn Stvrmp,' best, Jane Owen. Song by Eos Ffestin. Adjudieation on the englynion, Yr Oriawr" (Watch) best, Griffith Ed wards, Rhydymain. For besttrendering of the glee, O! Gymru Anwylaf, only one choir came forward, viz., the Rhydymain United Choir, conducted by Mr. Evan Evans, and they were awarded the prize. Englyn, Blodeuyn Llygad y Dydd," best, loan Machreth. Sons by Eos Brychan. The best tune for the service of the Sunday School, W. Evans, Pontrhyd- ygroes, Aberystwyth. Rendering" Y Gwanwyn," prize awarded to the Rhydymain United Choir. The best butter, Mrs. Williams, Coeetmawr, and Mrs. Anne Jones. The prize offered for the best englyn in honour of the chairman was awarded to Lewis Evans (LIywetyn), Brithdir. There were eleven competitors. The adjudicators were--Elis Wyn o Wyrfai, Graienyn, Wnionydd, Alaw Manod, the Rev. R. Roberts, vicar, Dr. J. E. Jones, Dolgelley, Mr. D. H. Jones, Goleuad office, Canon Lewis, M.A., Dot- gelley, Mrs. Vaughan, Nannau, and Mrs. Roberts, Vicar- age, Professor J. Pritchard, Dolgelley, acted as accompanist. The room was crowded. A vote of thanks was carried with en- thusiastic cheers to the Chairman, who suitably acknowledged it. The committee deserve praise for providing such a treat, and we are glad to hear that a similar meeting next year is already thought of. We ought to mention that in addition to consenting to preside, Mr. Vaughan liberally subscribed three guineas to the funds. The singing of tbe National Anthem brought the meeting to a close about nine p.m.

CORWEN. SAVAGE ASSAULT ON A MOTHER.—Daniel Lloyd, hawker, a native of Llangollen, but now residing at Corwen, was charged by Sergeant Williams on Monday, July 2, before the Hon. C. H. Wynn and R. M. Taylor, Esq., with having on Saturday evening,. June 30, assaulted his mother, Elizabeth Lloyd, in a most brutal manner, by striking her on the head, shoulders, &c., with the fire iron fender, causing severe cuts on the head and bruises on the shoulders and back of the hand.—Dr. Cole stated that Eliza- beth Lloyd was unable, from the injuries she received, to attend the court, and her depositions were taken before two justices at her own house. The prisoner was remanded till Friday, July 6, at 10 30.

ABERDOVEY. THE SCHOOL.—Our correspondent writes-After refer- ence, we reiterate the statement made before, that this year's grant to the Aberdovey School is in excess of that of any previous year. The amount for last year, which a writer in the last Cambrian Neics, under the name of "One of the Neighbours," alleges to be R102, was actually £91 3s. 6d. against £ 97 12s. 6d. for this year. Neigh- bour is thus evidently at sea on the subject.

NEWTOWN. COUNTY COURT, FRIDAY, JmiE 29.-Before Homersham Cox, Esq., judge. ]BUBB V. JONES.-JURY CASE. This was a claim brought by Messrs. Thomas and William Bubb, painters, against the Rev. J. Jones, curate of Llanfihangel, near Aberystwyth. The case was tried originally in the Aber- ystwyth County Court, when the jury gave a verdict for the plaintiffs. Defendant then applied for a new trial, which ap- plication was granted, and the venue changed to Newtown. Mr. Griffith Jones appeared ior the plaintiffs, and Mr. J. J. Atwood for the defendant. Mr. Jones, in opening the case, explained that the claim was for £ 17 ] 8s. for work done in February, 1874, in painting Cellan Rectory, near Lampeter, of which the defendant was then the incumbent. The contractors for the erection of the new rectory at that place were Messrs. John Jones and Son, of Lampeter, who employed the plaintiffs to-do the painters' work. While the contract was running Messrs. Jones failed, and on this coming to the knowledge of the plaintiffs, their foreman, Edward Powell, went over to Cellan, and, according to the plaintiff's case, made arrangements, at the request of the defendant to continue the work, he (the defendant) promising to pay for the work, having at the time money in hand for John Jones, on, account of the contract. As this was only a verbal agreement, his Honour might rule that they could not claim for the work already done when this arrangement was made, but in that case he should ask the jury to. give him such a sum as would compensate the plaintiffs for the work done after the arrange- ment. He then called the following evidence :— Edward Powell said he was a foreman of painters, and he now worked in. Manchester. In the- beginning of 1874 he worked for Messrs. Bubb, who were at that time working for Messrs. John Jones and Son. One place they were employedat,was Llanllear,. near Lampeter; another was Cellan, near Lampeter. John.. Jones and, Son failed, and when he heard this he went to Llan- llear and thence to Cellan. At the latter place he stopped the men working at the Rectory. He returned from Llanllear to Lampeter between three and four o'clock, but did not return to Aberystwyth by the quarter to four train, but went onto Cellan. At that place witness, Henry Bubb, and others went to the kitchen. He had then stopped the men, and the defendant said, he must have the work completed by the plaintiffs or someone else, and he said they had better finish it, and he would pay for it. Witness told Henry Bubb to go on with the work ana finish it to the satisfaction of the defendant, bringing a certificate for him to show Mr.. George Jones-, the architect. Defendant re- marked that he had Z160 in. hand that he had not paid the con- tractors, and he could afford! to-finish the work. The men com- menced to go down from Aberystwyth on the 7th February, 1874, and it was the following Saturday that witness went there, the men leaving on the Wednesday after. They were to paint' the outside of the house, and stain and varnish the inside. OrL the Saturday he went down, he examined the work done; they. had nearly completed the outside painting. They had varnished; a small portion of the inside. In his judgment £ 6 to £ 7 would. be a fair sum for. the work dime up to the Saturday, leaving £.10 18s. or so for the work done after. To Mr. Atwoodi—The conversation took place in thekitcheni,. and the defendant, Mr. George Jones, Mr. Henry Bubb, and a lady was there part of the time. There was four persons pre- sent when the defendant said he would pay for the work. Whea he said that he did not ask what work there remained to ba- done, what it would cost, and! how long it would take. He did. not recollect defendant asking Mr. George Jones, the architect, anything in that- way. In. the day-book produced he had entered; the work nowclaimed for as against the Vicarage House, but some small items for which he had had separate orders from- the defendant he charged against the defendant personally.. He- could give no other reason for so doing except that he always. did SOl One affected the house, the small items affected a book- case and some other furniture. Had left the plaintiff's employ- ment for the last two and a half years. Henry Bubb said he waa a. brother of the plaintiffs. In 1874: he was in. charge of the work at Cellan. There were three men employed there. The last witness came on the Saturday and stopped, the work, as the contractor had become a bankrupt. They went to the kitchen,, where there were present the defend. ant, the architect, Powell, and witness, and a Miss Cooke came in continually. Witness heard the defendant tell Powell that the work must not be stopped, but that they were to complete the work and he would pay them. Powell then told witness to continue the work and to take his orders from the defendant, to whose satisfaction the work was to be done. When it was-com- pleted the defendant gave witness a letter for the architect expressing satisfaction with; the work. William Bubb, one of the plaintiffs, said Powell was authorised; to go down and stop the work, and make fresh arrangement for payment,, and he went down. John Jones, one of the-contractors, said he filed a petition in liquidation on the 4th or 5th February. Mr. Bubb did not prove against witness's estate; but said that the Vicar had promised Powell to pay in full. He received the money on account of the contract from the Vicar. The contract was with the Governors; of the Queen Ann's Bounty. John Bevan, post-boy at'the Lion Hotel, Lampeter^ spoke to* driving Powell and George Jones to Llanllaer and Cellan on the- Saturday the work was stopped. They started for Cellan about half-past four. This was the case for the plaintiff. t Mr. Atwood called the following witnesses for thfe defence Miss Angelina Cooke, sister-in-law of the defendant, said she resided at Cellan Rectory in 1874. She remembered the visit when the work was stopped. She did not hear Mrs. Jones (the defendant) speak to Powell at all. She was sitting with Mr. Jones, the architect, and her brother-in-law the whole of the time. Powell did not speak a word to the defendant. He was was standing at the other end of the room talking to Bubb. Did not hear what they said. The architect did not say anything about the failure of the contractors, nor did her brotherrimilkw speak about it. Nothing was said about money. The evidence given by the witnesses on the other side, as read out by his Hon- our, was altogether incorrect. George Jones,, architect, Aberystwyth, said he was called in to overlook the work at Cellan Rectory. He went to that place on the Saturday with Powell, Bubb's foreman. After going over the house, they went to the kitchen, where the h&ctor, Miss Cooke, the witness, and he thought Powell anc^Bubb were there. He sat do>wn in front of the Sre.with the sector and Miss Cooke, He did not hear anything ami Bubb said. He was talking to the Rector about the election then pending in, the county^ He did notkno^ T?,"leri wc -e- in the kitchen before he entered it. It was a smwJ/kitchen. Nothing was said by Powell to the defendant to Powell, about the painting of the a, fortnight after the visit to Cellan the defendant ard Thomas Bubb, met at witness's office. Nothing was then sa*,e-tbout the painting, though ather matters connected n the Rectory were talked about. Bubb wished the Kecior to ts responsiblfe for some work winch was incomplete, and he refjsea. ToM*. Griffith Jone^lne vrorii was not connected with the work the plairltifffi. haci previously done. It was uo.fcdtoe as the defendant would not accept the respo nihility. His Honour °Ter the evidence -if Powell r;na Biabb, when the witness said his. did not believe any such conversation could have taken Plslee; It was barely p visible, but, he c&'d not be- lieve-it for a moment. The Rev. James Jones, the defendant, said h i remembered the visiiv to Cellan. liiere was the inspection, and'afterwards the architect and Jmss Cooke sat dowru. He believed jPowell stood. ■, in the kitchen ibr some time, and:3abb been there. never exchaaigssd a wortl with i^owell during tie whole visit,- nor did he know-who he was. Ihe cijnvessatio/j said to have*- taken placy- was false from beginning to end. Me had had na< account fr 4m. thi plaintiffs untilihehad the one irom the court. Had two- applications from the plaintiffs. 'ne evidence of Powell and: Bubb was a fabrication fr beamginaing to end. Mr. AJwood having addressed the jury, acd Mr. G. Jooeg having raplied, his Honour silmmed up, arid; the jury, after in- ferring eogetiier for about twenty minutes, found a verdici for the pla:Miffs for e7 7s. Mr. Atwocd applied to m'i Honour to y execution until after next court that he might consult his. client as to whether he shauld move in the matter. Mr Jones hoped after two, verdicts ife plaintiff's favoc* would be no further delay, His Honour asked what. could Mr. Atwood do? Ke might say he thought there had been a fwlurtHof justice. Mr. Jones hoped his Honour did not, mean to use-that ex. ^HksIIonour—If there is any doubt about it, I repeat there has been a great failure of justice. Addressing Ma Atwood, his Honour said he did not see what he (Mr; Atwood) could do. He would certainly not grant him a new trial. If -Or. Atwood; could give some intimation of what he intended to Jfo, he mighi> consider the application. Mr. Atwood said it was a very grave questior, for his client* far more so than would appear from the amount of the claim.. He should prefer not to say anything in the hea^ of the moiaent. or before he had conferred with his client. Ultimately his Honour said Mr. Atwood m^tht move to stay execution at the next court at Aberystwyth, init that it must be done on affidavit. The case lasted from two until a quartar to eighV andap. peared to excite considerable jnterest. Printed by EDWARD WOODALL, and Published for the Proprietors at the dwelling-house of JACOB JON;$$, High-st*eet, Bate, in the county of Merioneth; of JOHN GIBSON, Queen'srroad, Aberystwyth, in the county of Cardigan; and &M>YD. Portmadoc,.in the county of Carnarvon. Friday, July 6, W7X