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THE QUARTERLY ASSOCIATION OF THE CALVINISTIC METHODISTS OF NORTH WALES. MEETING AT LLANRHAIADR. This Association met at Llanrhaiadr-yn-Mochnant, on Wed. nesday, Thursday, and Friday, April 10, 11, and 12. The weather being favourable there was a good attendance of dele- gates and ministers, notwithstanding the distance of Llan- rhaiadr from railway communication. THE FIRST MEETING OF THE GENERAL COMMITTEE OF THE ASSOCIATION was held at the Calviniatic Methodist Chapel, at two o'clock on Wednesday. The meeting was opened by prayer, &c., by Mr. William Williams, Tanygrisiau, Festiniog. The first business was calling over the names of the delegates. The following were present West Merioneth—The Revs. D. Davies, Barmouth, and G Williams, Talsarnau, Mr. Wm. Williams, Tanygrisiau, and Mr. Humphrey Davies, Corris. Upper Montgomeryshire—The Revs. E. Jones, Trewythen, and D. Lloyd Jones, M.A., Llandinam, Mr. Owen, Carno, and Mr. Evans, Cemmaes. Lower Montgomery -The Revs. John Hughes, Carneddau, and E. Parry, B.A., Oswestry, Mr. John Jones, Llanfyllin, and Mr. E. Thomas, Birmingham. Liverpool-Tbe Revs. John Hughes, D.D., and John Evans, Garston, Mr. John Williams, Moss Bank House, and Mr. Thomas Lloyd. Manchester-The Rev. Thomas Gray and Itr. Isaac Powell. Lancashire Presbytery-The Rev. Wm. Robert Evans, Bangor Isycoed. Montgomeryshire Presbytery-The Rev. John Davies, Mont- gomery, and Mr. John Jones, Varchoel, Welshpool. Anglesey—The Rev. Ebenezer Evans, Bodedeyrn, Mr. John Jones, Market-street, Holyhead, and Mr. John Roberts, Llan- fechell Arfon-Revs. Evan Jones, Caernarvon, and John Jones, Bryn- rodyn, Mr. Owen Jones, Talysarn, and Mr. T. Lloyd Jones, Tal- ysarn. Lleyn and Eifionydd—The Rev. J. R. Williams, Pentreuchaf, Mr. R. Rowland, Portmadoc, and Captain William Thomas, Morfa Netyn, Denbighshire-The Revs. J. Ogwen Jones, B.A., Rhyl, and Robert Williams, Tanyfron, Mr. E. T. Jones, Denbigh, and Mr. John Williams, Cefncoch. Flintshire-The Revs. B. Jones, Bagillt, and John Jones, Ruabon, and Mr. D. Jones Morris, Bodfari. East Merioneth—The Revs. Evan Davies, Llanarmon, and John Williams, Llandrillo, Mr. Robert Roberts, clothier, Bala, and Mr. Richard Morris, Llanarmon. Then followed the reception of messages from the various Monthly Meetings and Presbyteries. Amongst the messages sent were several recommendations of young men for ordination From Arfon, Messrs. Wm. Elias Williams, Pentir, and David Jones, Llanllyfni; Denbighshire, Messrs. Thomas Hughes, Llanddulas, and Morris Williams, Denbigh; Flintshire, Mr. Ezra Jones, The Lodge, Oswestry; West Merioneth, Messrs. O. T. Williams, Croesor, and G. Ceidiog Roberts, Maentwrog; Lower Montgomeryshire, Messrs. Henry Jones, Llanwddyn, and John Davies, Montgomery Liverpool, :\1. E. J. Evans, South- port; Manchester, Mr. David Charles Davies, Bolton; Lleyn ac Eitionydd, Mr. R. O. Williams; East Merioneth, Messrs. Wm. Griffiths, Llansanfiffraid, and Eli Evans, Dolyddelen. Pennis- sion was given for the ordination of the persons recommended. From West Merioneth, the consent of the Association to sell the chapel at Maentwrog, and Bethania chapel, Corris, was asked for, owing to new chapels having been built at both places.—Permission given to sell the chapels, From the Lancashire Presbytery the following message was sentThat permission be granted to the church at Glanyrafon (Southsea, near Wrexham) to convert their old chapel into cot- tages, and to build on the land adjoining." —Permission was granted. Permission was also given to the Montgomeryshire Presbytery to sell the old chapel at Penygloddfa, Newtown. From Manchester: Resolved, that Mr. John Davies, Salford, represent Manchester on the committee of the Home Mission Society, for the next three years. From Liverpool: That we wish to suggest the advisableness of the Association's sending a memorial to her Majesty's Govern- ment, asking them to use every possible means to avert the danger of war; and exhort the different Monthly Meetings to adopt the same course. With regard to the request sent by the Liverpool Monthly Meeting, the Rev. Dr. Owen Thomas said that he was afraid, in spite of all they could do, the Government would drag them into the sin and misery of war, but it was their duty as men Ind Christians to record their earnest and emphatic protest against their doing so. It was resolved that Mr. John Jones, Llanfyllin, together with the retiring and present Secretary, should draw up a memo- rial for the approval of the Association, for presentation to her Majesty's Government. The following letter was read from Lord Sudeley, acknow- ledging the receipt of the thanks of the Association to his lord- ship for the grant of a piece of land for building an English Chapel at Newtown 79, Eccleston-square, S.W., Feb. 7,1878. "Dear Sir,—I beg to acknowledge the receipt of your letter of the 2nd, together with a copy of a resolution passed at the North Wales Quarterly Association of the Calvinistic Methodists, for which I am much obliged.—Yours faithfully, SUDELEY. Rev. G. Parry." The next matter fer consideration was the report of the Com- mittee which had met at Machynlleth to consider the reforms necessary is the Constitution of the General Assembly. The following was the report of the Committee :— THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY. The Committee appointed to consider what changes, &c., would be advisable to make in the General Assembly, met at Machynlleth on March 27, 28, when three meetings were held, at 3 and 6 p.m. the first day, and at 9 a.m. on the second day. The following persons were present representing the various counties:—Anglesey the Rev. Robert Hughes, Gaerwen, and Mr. S Dew Llangefni; Arfon Rev. Rees Jones and Mr. Thos. Lewis Lleyn and Eifionydd Rev. Thos. Owen and Mr. Robert Rowland, Portmadoc Denbighshire Mr. Roberts, Foxhall; Flintshire: Rev. Roger Edwards and Mr. P. M. Evans; West Merioneth: Rev. Robert Roberts and Mr. Humphrey Jones; East Merioneth: Rev. Dr. Edwards and Mr. Owen Lloyd; Upper Montgomeryshire Rev. J. F. Jones, B.A., Machynlleth, and Mr. Richard Owen; Lower Montgomeryshire Rev. Robert Davies, Shrewsbury, and Mr. John Jones, Llanfyllin; Lan- cashire Presbytery: Mr. Charles Hughes; Montgomeryshire Presbytery Mr. Richard Williams; Liverpool, Mr. David Roberts; Manchester: Rev. William James, B.A., and Mr. John Frimston; North Cardiganshire Rev. Thos. Levi and Mr. John Jones; South Cardiganshire: Rev. John Jones and Mr. S. Morris; Pembrokeshire: Rev. John Owen and Mr. Howell Davies; Carmarthenshire: Mr. Thos. Harris; West Glamorganshire: Rev. D. Saunders and Mr. D. Davies; East Glamorganshire Rev. William James and Mr. D. Eyans; Mon- mouthshire Rev. David Edwards and Mr. William Griffiths; Brecknockshire Rev. Ebenezer Williams and Mr. Boger Ed- wards Glamorganshire Presbytery, &c. Rev. Joseph Ecans. The Rev. Dr. Edwards was voted to the chair. A long and exhaustive discussion of the constitution of the General As- sembly took place, and several improvements and ehanges in its constitution and the manner of carrying it on were suggested. The following were agreed upon to be submitted to the notice of the two Quarterly Associations:- 1. That we propose the following plan of representation at the General Assembly, namely, that two be sent from every pres- bytery, and from London and Manchester, four from every other monthly meeting where the members are under five thousand, and six from every monthly meeting where the members num- ber over five thousand. 2. That the Publishing Committee remain as before, but that the election be conducted by ballot, and that one from every monthly meeting be added to the committee, the monthly meet- ing to nominate one of its representatives present during the Assembly to sit on the committee. 3. That reports and addresses on the Colleges, the Home Missions, the Sabbath School, and the English Causes be given at each General Assembly. 4. That we deem it advisable to combine the two Synodical Examinations previous to the ordination, and have one examin- ation and the same examiners for North and South Wales. 5. That we consider it would be advisable for the fostering and maintenance of the best feelings and friendly relations between the two provinces that brethren should be invited to take part in the ordination services from South Wales in the northern and from North Wales in the southern province. 6. That we also wish to express air opinion as to the desira- bility of having a committee in connection with the General Assembly to take into consideration the rules in which the two associations differ from each other with regard to the election of church officers and other matters. The Rev. Dr. OWEN THOMAS thought that such a plan would xqftke the General Assembly more effective, but the danger would be that its increased numbers would cause it to become burdensome upon the places where it might be held. In reply to a question, it was stated that the number would be about 160, including ex-officio members. Mr. ROBT. ROWLAND, Portmadoc, said it was felt by the Com- mittee that it would press rather heavily, but still the change would greatly strengthen the Assembly in its representative character. Mr. JOHN JONES, Llanfyllin, said the number of representa- tives would be 106 by the new plan, instead of 86, as before, and there would be one representative for every ten churches, or one for every 1,000 members throughout Wales. Dr. HUGHES proposed that the first recommendation in the Committee's report be approved of, adding, after some conversa- tion, that perhaps it would be better. to refer the subject to the monthly meetings for their consideration, to be afterwards re- ported upon. Mr. ROBT. ROWLAND said it was intended to take the voice of the present Association on the matter, and then refer it to the monthly meetings. The Rev. Dr. THOMAS thought it would be better to have it considered by the various monthly meetings, and that they should report to the next Association, and then bring the matter before the annual assembly. This was then proposed by Dr. HUGHES, and seconded by Dr. THOMAS, and agreed to. Mr. J. JONES, Llanfyllin, said that the proposed additional twenty members would not do away with the old ex-officio mem- bers. The Rev. GRIFFITH WILLIAMS, Talsarnau, said they ought to pause before they adopted the principle of the new representa- tion. Was the adhesion of twenty new members worth the risk of upsetting the relations between the churches and the monthly meetings The Rev. Dr. HUGHES, referring to the proposal for having one examination previous to ordination for North and South Wales, asked whether the intention was to have one place for the can- didates to meet at, as well as the same examiners and questions, or would there be two places and one set of examiners. If the former, he thought there would be the objection against it of the distance to travel being a great inconvenience. A remark having been made that the subject need not be dis- cussed any more, but referred to the monthly meetings, Mr. J. JONES, Llanfyllin, thought it was but fair that all the committee's proposals should have the attention of the Associa- tion, and it would, therefore, be desirable ti hear an expression of opinion on each proposal, taken seriatim. The Rev. EVAN JONES, Carnarvon, wished to know whether the newly formed Assembly would deprive those now entitled to vote at committees from doing so. Could the two Quarterly Asociations vest the General Assembly with powers that they did not themselves possess. Would the decisions of such an assembly be binding, and in harmony with the Trust Deed of the Connexion i The Rev. J. On WEN JONES, B.A., thought there might be a two o'clock meeting in connection with the General Assembly, the same as at the Quarterly Associations. After some further conversation, in which Dr. OWEX THOMAS and others took part, it was moved by Dr. HUGHES, and seconded by Mr. W. WILLIAMS. Tanygrisiau, that the recom- mendations of the Committee be referred to the monthly meet- ings. This was agreed to. or It was agreed that a letter of condolence with the Free Church of Scotland on the death of Dr. Duff, be prepared and read at the two oclock meeting on Thursday.. Dr. HUGHES referred to the meagreness of the programme, and wished that some subject of importance should always be put down for discussion at the eight o'clock meeting on the last day of the Association. Dr. THOMAS thought they should take under their considera- tion the present attitude of our kingdom with reference to the serious and threatening aspect of affairs in the East of Europe, not forgetting the overruling power of Piovidence in the affairs of men. At the request of the Montgomeryshire Presbvtery, "The Sacraments" (particularly Baptism") was suggested as the sub- ject for the meeting on Friday morning. The Rev. Dr. HUGHES proposed, and the Rev. T. GRAY seconded, that "The Sacraments" be the subject on Friday morning, and that Dr. Thomas address the meeting on Jesus Christ's Government of the World."—This was agreed to. At 6<80 p.m., the meeting was opened by the Rev. Ebenezer Evans, Bodedern. There were no messages of importance to be sent to the general assembly. The next subject for consideration was the answers of the examiners to the letter sent by the secretary, asking their opinion on the desirableness or otherwise of classifying the names of the successful candidates for ordination, into three classes as to merit. The Rev. GRIFFITH PARRY said he had written to all the examiners, and had received replies from ten of them. Most of them gave reasons for their opinion. Dr. Hughes had not written, but was present, and would tell his mind. Mr. E. T. JONES, Denbigh, proposed, and the Rev. W. DICKINS LEWIS, seconded, That the answers be read to the meeting.' This was agreed to. The Secretary then proceeded to read the letters, of which we can only give an outline. The. Rev. Hugh Jones, Liverpool: Not to classify, but- give names in one list in order of merit. Rev. Joseph Thomas, Carno Not to classify, but name in order of merit. Rev. J. Pugh, Holywell There ought to be classes, especially when candidates were numerous. Rev. Robert Roberts, Dolgelley The standard should be raised, and pass all who reach it, otherwise leave things as they are. Rev. Roger Edwards, Mold: Saw no reason for changing the present system Let well alone." Rev. John Foulkes Jones, Machynlleth: Had no very deeided opinion on the matter; on the whole would be content with one list arranged in order of merit. Dr. Owen Thomas: The system had worked well hitherto; should not like to do anything to discourage young preachers to attain high merit; would like'to ste the examination brought into connection with their college; to have a pass examination when leaving college, and an extra one for honours. Rev. Daniel Rowlands, Bangor: The whole list should be arranged in order of merit, this would not be pnvidious to anyone. (A voice: "I pity the last," and laughter.) Rer. D. C. Davies: Arrange the whole who pass in order of merit, but give those who display extraordinary talent or proficiency honourable mention. The Secretary, continuing, said it appeared five were in favour of the present system and five for change. Dr. HUGHES thought it would be well to defer the further consideration of the subject until they saw what became of the proposal of having one examination for North and South Wales, as the opinion of the examiners seemed so equally divided on the matter. The Rev. G.TARRY thought it would be well to refer this as a matter which had been partially discussed, but left open for the consideration of the Committee of the General Assembly in con- nection with the subject of a general examination for both As- sociations. Rev. GRIFFITH WILLIAMS wished to hear the opinion of the two examiners, who were present, upon the subject-the Rev. D. Hughes and the Rev. G. Parry. Rev. Dr. HUGHES said her had not heard any strong reason given for making a change at present. He agreed with the Rev. Robert Roberts as to the necessity of raising the standard, es- pecially by doing away with the present third class. He thought that the state of knowledge in their connection was such that all candidates ought to pass something like the present second class, and those who wished for honours should stand an examin- ation of a harder character, in one subject at least. The Rev. GRIFFITH PARRY thought the best way would be to have one standard for passing arrange the successful ones in order of merit; and those who wished would have to stand for honours. The opinion of the delegates was then asked for. The Rev. J. Ogwen Jones would neither have those who passed classified, nor arranged in order of merit. He thought the standard might be raised, their object in having a pass examin- ation previous to ordination being to ensure that those who wished to enter on the full work of the ministry possessed suffi- cient theological knowledge. Let the young men feel that they were starting on their ministry on an equal footing. They would afterwards find their own true level, according to the amount of their talent and labour, in the great test examination of public opinion, from which none of them could escape. He thought that any honours examination should be quite distinct from the examination for ordination, and should also be quite optional on the part of the young men.- The Rev. T. Gray said he thought the opinion of the present association differed considerably from that expressed at Conway. —The Rev, J. Williams, Llandrillo, preferred one list in order of merit.—Rev. Evans Davies, Tregeiriog, would adhere to the present system until they decided on the general examination for both provinces.—Rev. John Jones, Ruabon, said that as their object was to secure the efficiency of their ministers, the examiners might be allowed to classify or not according to their discretion.—Mr. Jones Morris thought it would bewise to adopt the suggestions of the Rev. R. Roberts, Dr. Hughes, and the Rev. G. Parry.—Rev. Benjamin Jones, Bagillt, was afraid that raising the standard would discourage some who in other respects were fit for the work of the ministry.—The Rev. D. Lloyd Jones, M.A., Llandinam, was in favour of adopting the Rev. J. O. Jones's suggestion. There was in fact nothing to answer to the ulph supposed to -exist between the last in one class and the first in a class below it. The classes merged into one another, and it might be an injustice sometimes to draw a line and place one man below another, as the cause of failure to attain the required number of marks might be purely accidental. Arrange the passes alpha- betically, and give extra questions for those wfio wished to take them.—The Rev. E. Parry, B.A., Oswestry, would not classify. He thought that was the feeling of the candidates. There was a great difference between men in different years, so that putting all things together he felt strongly against classify- ing.-The Rev. R. Davies, Shrewsbury, said the present system of classifying was a compromise between those who thought there should be'no distinction made between ministers and those who felt that merit ought to be acknowledged.—The Rev. Evan Jones, Carnarvon, said, if the object waft to ascertain the difference of the candidates in proficiency in theology, let them be arranged in order of merit; if on the other hand the intention was to make sure that those who entered on the ministry were fit «id proper per- sons—and if they proved to the satisfaction of the Association that they were such-what more did they require? They were all amenable to public criticism, even before they left the College. People knew pretty well what their attain- ments were. He thought that no other connection but theirs classified their candidates for ordination.—The Rev. J. R. Williams said that the Lleyn and Eifionydd monthly meeting had expressed their opinion against classification some years ago, and were still of that opinion.—The Rev. Ebenezer Evans, Bodedern, was in favour of leaving things as they now were.- Mr. John Jones, Holyhead, thought that in view of the great progress which education had made lately, they should raise the standard.—The Rev. John Evans, Garston, protested against the statement made that Sunday school teachers often knew more than some preachers. He thought that their hearers were not quite the intelligent land well informed critics they were by some said to be. There was still unfortunately much ignorance amongst their hearers. He thought the passing of the standard was sufficient without classification. —Mr. Williams, Southport, and the Rev. T. Gray, Manchester, were in favour of leaving things as at present.—Mr. E. T. Jones thought the examination was only intended to test the fitness of candidates to administer the Sacraments, but it had been implied that it had reference to their efficiency as preachers. —The Rev. John Williams, Llandrillo, said these examinations, and classification were things that affected the young men's ministerial career throughout their life. But was the test em- ployed a fair one; was it a fair test of a man's knowledge and intellectual ability ? He thought not, as the examiners them- selves were fallible men, and there was a great difference between one examiner and another in drawing the line on which the classification depended —Mr. Robert Rowland, Portmadoc, was in favour of letting things remain, at present. No doubt a preacher ought to he sufficiently in advance of his hearers in the matters they profess to teach. Still lie thought they should encourage talent and persevering efforts in their young men. — The Rev. J. Ogwen Jones explained the remark he had made as to the equality that should exist amongst ministers starting on their ministerial career.—The Rev. R. Davies, Shrewsbury, said if the classifying was done away with let the examination also be dispensed with, for the result would certainly be made known, although no official announcement were made, which would be much more disagreeable to the candidates than to have a plain statement of their examination made public.—The Rev. Dr. Hughes, in a few well-chosen words, summed up the discussion, and proposed that the mode of conducting the examination for ordination, &c. be allowed to remain as at present, until the General Assembly arrives at a decision as to the desirableness of com- bining the examinations in the two provinces.—This was seconded by the Rev. J. Ogwen Jones, and passed. The next subject under consideration was the collection in aid of a church in America, which stood in special need of assist- ance. —Mr. Evan Roberts gave the result of his efforts to raise the sum required, Z600. So far he had received £200, and it was announced by several delegates that many districts in- tended to make a collection as soon as possible.—Mr. Rowlands, Portmadoc, called attention to the collection towards liquidating the debt of ZI.,000 remaining on Bala College. He said that at Llanerchymedd it had been recommended that an effort be made to clear off the debt. Two gentlemen had promised Z400 if he could raise the other 4600. He had been eagerly watch- ing the report of the proceedings of the various monthly meet- ings in hopes that they Jhad made collections. He was deter- mined to have the amount raised within the next three months. After encouraging remarks from various ministers, the meet- ingjwas closed by prayer by Mr. John Jones, Holyhead. THE MINISTERS' MEETING. The ministers' meeting met at ten o'clock on Thursday morn- ing, at the Calvinistic Methodist Chapel. The Rev. Peter Ellis, Garth, opened the meeting with prayer, &c., and two of the candidates for ordination, namely, Mr. John Davies, Montgomery, and Mr. Henry Jones, Llanwddyn, were spoken to as to their religious experience. The Rev. D. Davies, Barmouth, conducted the conversation. Addresses bearing upon the work of the ministry were delivered by the Chairman, Dr. Owen Thomas, Liverpool, the Rev. Benjamin Jones, Bagillt, Rev. D. Saunders, Swansea, and the Rev. John Williams, Llandrillo. Dr. OWEN THOMAS proposed, and the Rev. THOMAS GRAY seconded, that at the next Association the candidates for ordin- ation be conversed with at a meeting of the Association at which the deacons as well as ministers are present. The meeting was closed with prayer, &c., by the Rev. John Jones, Bryn'rodyn. DEACONS' MEETING. At the deacons' meeting, which was held at the Wesleyan Chapel at 10 a.m. on Thursday, Mr. John Williams, Moss Bank, Liverpool, in the cnair, the first subject under notice was the nomination of ministers to take part in the ordination service at the next association at Wrexham. Mr. RICHARD MORRIS, Llanarmon, proposed, and Mr. JONES MORRIS, Bodfari, seconded that the Rev. John Williams, Llan- drillo, deliver the address on "Church polity" ("Natur Eg- lwys.") This was unanimously agreed to. It was then unanimously agreed that the Rev. Edward Mathews should deliver the charge to the young ministers. It was announced that there were no messages from the monthly meetings. Mr. JOHN JONES, Llanfyllin, then gave a capital and sugges- tive address on the subject of The Sunday School in relation to the Church." The subject was most ably discussed, the fol- lowing taking part in the discussionMr. William Williams, Tanygrisiau, Mr. Roberts, clothier, Bala, Mr. Jones, Holyhead, Mr. Lloyd Jones, Talysarn, Mr. E. T. Jones, Denbigh, Mr. R. Morris, Llanarmon, Mr. Jones Morris, Bodfari, Mr. Prit- chard, Denbighshire, Mr. Evan Vaughan, Llanrhaiadr, &c. Mr. JONES, Llanfyllin, briefly reviewed the discussion, and proposed that Mr. Rowlands, Portmadoc, should bring the sub- ject under the notice of the Association at its meeting at 2 p.m., that r:it was the wish of! this meeting that the sub- ject should have the attention of the monthly meetings and the churches, through the recommendation of the Association. This was seconded by Mr. ROBERTS, Bala, and passed. It was agreed that the same subject be left for discussion at the next Association at Wrexham. The meeting was ended by prayer by Mr. POWELL, Man- chester THE GENERAL COMMITTEE OF THE ASSOCIATION. The General Committee of the Association met at two p.m. on Thursday at the Calvinistic Methodist Chapel. The meet- ing was opened by the Rev. John Jones, Ruabon. In the absence of the ex-Moderator, the Rev. Hugh Jones, Liverpool, on account of domestic bereavement, the chair was taken by the Rev. J*. Davies IBii-inouth, who after a brief address vacated the chair in favour of the moderator elect, the Rev. Emrys Evans, Cotton Hall, Denbigh, and he acknowledged their kind- ness in electing him. On the motion of the Rev. D. DA YI ES, seconded by the Rev. B. JON ES, a vote of thanks was carried to the retiring Moderator, and on the motion of the Rev. Dr. HUGHES, seconded by Dr. OWEN THOMAS, the Secretary (the Rev. G. Parry) was thanked for the able and faithful manner in which he had discharged his duties.—The Rev. G. PARRY briefly responded. It was announced that the General Assembly will be held at Aberystwyth on May 28, 29, .30, and 31, the first sitting to be on the Tuesday night. Mr. JONES MORRIS announced that the next Quarterly Asso- ciation will be held at Wrexham in Whitsun week, from Tues- day to Friday, June 11 to 14. 1r. R. Rowland, Portmadoc, read the message from the Deacons' Committee.-It was unanimously agreed to nominate the Rev. John Williams, Llandrillo, to speak on Church Polity," and the Rev. E. Matthews to deliver the charge at the ordination service at Wrexham. The remainder of the meeting was passed in discussing the Connection between the Church and Sunday School," and it was resolved to submit the subject to the notice of the Association, with a request that the Association refer the matter to the monthly meetings, and through them to the Churches. MEMORIAL. The following memorial was adopted ;— That this Association of the Welsh Calvinistic Methodists of North Wales, assembled at Llanrhaiadr yn Mochnant, in the county of Denbigh, on the 10th and lltli days of April, have observed with alarm that the Ministers of the Crown have ad- vised her Majesty that a case of great emergency has arisen out of the state of affairs in the East of Europe within the meaning of the statutes referring to the calling out of the Reserve Forces of her kingdom. That we kave failed to discover such a state of_ emergency, and wish humbly to represent to her Majesty's Ministers that the best protection for the maintenance of the interests of this Empire will be found in a Conference or Con- gress of the Representatives of the European Powers. That a copy of this resolution be sent to her Majesty's -princit)al Secre- tary of State for Foreign Affairs. A report of the state of the Cause in Lower Montgomeryshire was read by Rev. E. Griffiths, Meifod, and will be given next week.

MONTGOMERYSHIRE EASTER QUARTER SESSIONS. The Easter quarter sessions for the county of Mont- gomery were held at the Public Rooms, Newtown, on Wednesday, April 10. There' were present: The Right Hon. the Earl ofPowis (chairman), Major Corbett, O. J. Crewe-Read, Esq., the Rev. R. M. White, R. E. Jones, Esq., A. C. Humphreys Owen, Esq., A. Howell, Esq., Captain D. H. Mytton, S. Powell, Esq., R. Lloyd, Esq., J. H. Blythe, Esq., and John Pryce Davies, Esq. Mr. George I). Harrison, deputy clerk of the peace, Mr. William Howell, county treasurer, Mr. W. N. Swetten- ham, county surveyor, Mr. John Danily, chief constable. REPORT Of FINANCE COMMITTEE. This report ran as follows Your committee have had laid before them the accounts of the county treasurer for the quarter ended the 31st March, which were examined and certified by Edward Salisbury Rose Trevor, Esq., and Captain D. H. Mytton, from which it appears there was, at that time, a balance in the Treasurer's hands of 42,76.5 4s. 5d. Your committee have had laid before them a statement of sums payable by the Treasurer during the current quarter, and recommend the court to order the payment of such of them as they have approved. Your committee recommend a rate of one half-penny in the pound, to be raised for the ensuing quarter. Llangynog Brid;e.-Your committee recommend that the Clerk of the Peace be instructed to proceed with the special case, and to summon the Finance Committee from time to time as it may be necessary. Your committee recommend the court to adopt as county bridges, the six named in the Clerk of the Peace's report, dated April 9th. As regards the Gaer Bridge, your committee recommend the court to adhere to their resolu- tion of mid-summer sessions, 1871. (Signed) Powis. The Finance Committee were re-appointed. JUSTICES' CLERKS' RETURNS. A letter was received from Mr. David Howell, clerk to the Machynlleth magistrates, with reference to the form of returns to be kept by Justices' Clerks under the new arrangement. The matter was referred to the Accounts Committee. SCHOOL BOARD PROSECUTIONS AND THE PAYMENT OF COSTS. A letter was read from Mr. George Thome, the Chair- man of the Newtown and Llanllwchaiarn School Board, drawing the attention of the Court to the existing diffi- culty with regard to the payment of costs in cases of pro- secutions by School Boards against parents neglecting to send their children to school. The letter pointed out that the maximum penalty under the Act was 5s., and the costs in each case amounted to 6s. at least. Now that the fees formerly paid to the Justices' Clerks were returned to the county fund the' Board thought the time had arrived when the grievance should be removed, inasmuch as it was never intended that the county funds should be benefited at the expense of particular parishes more especially under an Act which w-as intended to forward the cause of education. They, therefore, considered that the scale of fees should be reduced so as not to exceed the maximum penalty imposed by the Act. Mr. R. E. JONES said he had been requested to support the application. He did not think he could add anything except to say that the scale of fees payable by the School Board was, he thought, rather understated in the letter. He thought the amount strictly payable on the examina- tion of a witness was not stated, and that would make it instead of 6s., 7s., and that was only owing to a special arrangement with the Magistrates' Clerk. If the ordi- nary rate were charged, it would be one shilling more, viz., 8s., and the loss to the Board would be 3s..on each prose- cution. The CHAIRMAN said the question was a very peculiar one, because the Education Act said that the fine with the expenses was not to exceed 5s. The letter spoke as if the recent change with regard to the payment of Justices' Clerks by salary affected the whole of the costs, which it did not, as the police were just as much entitled to their costs as before. The scale of fees had been imposed by the Secre- tary of State, and while it existed the county were of course bound,to adhere to it. Of course they could not fetter the discretion of justices as to the amount of penalty they should think fit to impose in particular cases, but on the other hand if a nominal penalty were inflicted, as in cases where the persons were unable to pay, the police expenses, and the expense of maintaining county officers could scarcely be dependent upon the discretion of justices. At all events, as long as a scale existed the county was bound, he thought, to maintain it. It was a very peculiar case, and only shewed the ingenuity of Parliament in deal- ing with cases affecting local burdens. Mr. R. E. JONES said all he asked was that the question might be referred to the committee to which the last question was referred in order that they might report upon it to the next sessions. If no alteration could be made, there was no doubt expense would be saved by the School Board officers serving their own summonses. The question was then referred to the Accounts Com- mittee. COUNTY SURVEYOR'S RBPORT. The County Surveyors read his report on the under- mentioned County Works, viz., Llangynog Bridge, Dovey Bridge, Llanidloes Long Bridge, Abel Bridge, Llanfyllin, New Bridge Einion, New Bridge Mechan, Bry»derwen Canal Bridge, Trewern Bridge, Raven, Union, and Water- loo Bridges in Pool, bridge near Snead, contract for loo Bridges in Pool, bridge near Snead, contract for bridge approaches in the first district of roads, and also his report on bridges which would become county bridges in discontinuance of Bishop's Castle Trust and Mr. More's line of road. 0 With regard to Llangynog the Deputy Clerk of the Peace read a report. To the Justices of the Peace in the County of Montgomery, in Quarter Sessions assembled. My Lords and Gentlemen,—I have the honour to report that the action against Mr. Savin came on for hSaring before Mr. Justice Mellor and a Special Jury at the Chester Assizes, on Wednesday, the 3rd inst., when, after some argument, the Judge directed that the questions of facts should, if possible, be agreed upon, and that a special case upon the points of law should be stated without pleadings. If any dispute as to the facts should arise, it should be referred to Mr. G. B. Hughes, Barrister-at- law, to take evidence upon them, and settle the special case. The effect of this is that for the present the matter stands in abeyance, and as it is for the plaintiff to move in stating the special case. I would ask the instructions of the Court as to whether or not I am to proceed in the matter. I may mention that prior to setting the cause down for trial, Air. A. C. Humphreys Owen and myself had a conference with counsel upon the position of the county, and the probable result of the trial, and that we were strongly advised that the plaintiff ought to go to trial. I have the honour to inform you that notes of the proceedings at Chester Assizes were taken by a shorthand writer, but I have not yet received the transcript-I have the honour to be, my lords and gentlemen, your obedient servant, GEO. D. HARRISON, 10th April, 1878. Deputy Clerk of the Peace. This report was approved by the Court. GARR BRIDGE. There was a notice on the paper to rescind the order of Court at Michaelmas Sessions, that the Gaer Bridge be re- paired as a county bridge. The CHAIRMAN said it was a case in which contradictory resolutions had been inadvertently passed by the Court. In 1871 the Court came to the decision that the bridge was not a county bridge, and should not be repaired as such, but last Michaelmas it was orftfred that it should be repaired. The real facts were that the bridge had been built by subscription a short time ago, without any per- mission from the Trust, by whom no repair had been done. Under the circumstances they should adhere to the order of 1871, and he moved that the order of last Michaelmas Sessions be rescinded. Mr. HUMPHREYS OWEN seconded the motion, which was agreed to. REPORT OF VISITING JUSTICES TO GAOL. At a meeting of the visiting justices, held at Montgomery Prison, March 28th, present-Major Corbett, chairman, and the Rev. R. M. White. The number of prisoners in custody at the Easter audit, 1878, was, males 24, females, 4; total 28, as com- pared with the corresponding period in 1877, when the number was, males, 16, females, 3, total, 19 being an increase of 9 prisoners in 1878. The total number of prisoners committed during the quarter and years ending Easter audit, 1878, was, quarters, 48; year, 209; as compared with quarter, 57, and year 230 in 1877, being a decrease of committals on the quarter of 9, and on the year 21. The expenditure on the prison fur the last itii n.rfpr. and the corresponding quarter was— '1-' un 1878. 1877. Maintenance of prisoners 60 19 3 26 17 1 Bedding and clothing 0 9 6 0 3 0 Sundries 76 15 6 95 17 3 Repairs. 5 8 6 28 12 11 Salaries and pensions 118 4 6 112 13 10 £ 262 4 6 £ 264 5 1 Shnwinc a (Increase of £ 1 19s. 7d. Total cost of provisions consumed during the last quarter, £ 55 18s. 3d., as compared with £ 30 10s. 6d. in the corresponding quarter of 1877. The daily average cost of maintenance of each prisoner has been 4fd. as compared with 4d. in the corres- ponding quarter of 1877. The ordinary bills relating to the prison for the past quarter have been examined hy the visiting justices, and such as are correct have been certified by them, and they request the Court to order payment of the same. Your committee find that the governor of the prison has, during the past quarter, received the following amounts :—For mats and brushes sold, Z12 16s. Id.; broken stone, £ 36 3s. Od. total, £ 48 19s. Id. Your committee recommend that all matters con- nected with the transfer of the prison to the Secretary of State should be considered by the court, and they have accordingly put a minute on the agenda to that effect. Major CORBETT, Chairman. THE TRANSFER OF THE PRISON. Major CORBETT, chairman of the visiting justices, stated that the notice to consider what steps should be taken by the Court in consequence of the transfer of the prison to the Secretary of State had been put upon the agenda, as it had been thought that there might be something to be considered. The fact was, however, that the matter had been decided for them, and they would only have to pay the amount of money put upon them by the Secretary of State, who would shortly call upon them to pay a sum of E2,400, being at the rate of B120 for 20 cells. He based that upon a calculation upon a return sent to the Home Secretary, showing that the average number of prisoners was 20, and the greatest maximum was 32, and the total number of cells was GO, not including two punishment cells. Consequently the Secretary of State had no claim against them under section 17, for insufficient accommoda- tion, and on payment of the 22,400 they would have the prison to do what they liked with, as it would be con- veyed to the county. He believed that the claim would be made against the prison authorities, that was the county, in the course of the next six months. If they declined to pay the sum the Secretary of State would sell, the building, and if any excess were realized the county would receive it. They were therefore in the hands of the Secretary of State. He thought it avisable for the county I surveyor to inspect the building with a view to seeing if it were likely to realize more than £ 2,400, The CHAIRMAN said it was a matter they could hardly decide off-hand, and he thought it would be better to refer it to the Finance Committee. It would not be pru dent for the county to pay the sum named for any specu- lative profits. He regretted very much that the Prison Commissioners and the Home Secretary should abolish so many of the Welsh gaols, because he thought having to send prisoners for such a long way on remand would be very troublesome, and inconvenient to the prisoners who would experience increased difficulty in consulting their advisers. This was only in reference to prisoners on re- mand j and after sentence, he did not think that it was a matter in which local convenience was involved, and there was no reason why prisoners should not be under Govern- ment supervision. It was only before the sentence. Mr. HUMPHREYS OWEN quite agreed with Lord Powis as to the distinction between prisoners on remand and un- der sentence. There was another point, he thought, worthy of mention, and a question germane to this, viz., that of the Assizes. There were broadish rumours of a contemplated removal altogether of the Assizes from Welsh counties, and he thought that was a question to which public attention should be directed. They would not feel the effects of such an arrangement to such an extent as others might, but the removal of prisoners for trial from Welsh counties to Shrewsbury or Chester would be gener- ally felt as a very great hardship, if not an absolute in- justice. APPOINTMENT OF VISITING JUSTICES. Mr. R. J. Harrison was appointed to act with five magis- trates from Shropshire for Salop County Gaol under the new Prisons Regulations Act, and Major Corbett, Mr. A. C. Humphreys Owen, the Rev. R. M. White, Mr. Offley J. Crewe-Read, Mr. R. E. Jones, and Mr. W. Fairles Humphreys were appointed to act for Montgomery gaol under the same regulations. RATES. A county rate ofd. in the pound, and a police rate of d. in the pound were ordered. COMMITTEES. The various committees were re-appointed. Mr. R. E. Jones was appointed on the County Constables' Com- mittee in the room of Mr. W. H. Whitaker, who had left the neighbourhood, and Mr. Humphreys Owen was appointed one of the conservators of the Wye Fishery District, in the place of Mr. J. Pryce Davies, who retired. WEIGHTS AND MEASURES. To the Magistrates of the county of Montgomery in Quarter Sessions assembled, April 10th, 1878. My Lords and gentlemen,—I have the honour to report for the quarter ending 31st of March last, that I have visited the hundreds of Montgomery, upper and lower, Mathrafal, upper and lower, Llanfyllin, upper and lower, Deytheur, and the boroughs of Montgomery and Llanfyllin, for the purpose of testing weights and measures, out of which district six persons have been brought before the magistrates for having in their possession illegal weights and measures, and convicted. John Davies, grocer, Llangadfan, and Edward Manford, grocer, Llan- dyssil, had once each been previously fined for similar offences. Number of weights stamped 3, ditto measures 29, fees for stamping the above Is. 9d.. adjusting Is., fines t2 14s. Od., total Z2 16s. 9d. I have also to report that since my recovery from illness, I have been 17 days employed as inspector of weights and measures, and the remainder on police duty. I beg to ask the Court for permission to forward to the Comptroller General of the Exchequer for re-verification the standard weights as the Act 22 and 23 Vict., chap. 56, see. 1, requires that copies of the imperial standard of weights shall be re-veritied every five years, and that time has now nearly expired.—I have the honour to be, my Lords and Gentlemen, your most obedient servant, WILLIAM DAVIKS, Inspector. CONSTABULARY COMMITTEE'S REPORT. Your committee have had laid before them the accounts of the Treasurer of the police force for the quarter ended the 31st of December, which were examined and certified by Edward Salis- bury Rose Trevor, Esq., and Captain Devereux Herbert Mytton, from which it appeared that there was at that time a balance in the Treasurer's hands of £121 2s. 3d. Your committee have had laid before them a statement of sums payable by the Treasurer during the current quarter, and recommend the Court to order the payment of such of them as they have approved. Your commit- tee recommend a rate of one farthing in the pound to be raised for the ensuing quarter. Your committee have deducted the sum of £10 32s. 8d. from the accounts of Messrs. Samuel Davies and Son, for police clothing, the helmets not having yet been delivered according to pattern. CHIEF CONSTABLE'S REPORT. To the Magistrates of the County of Montgomery in Quarter Sessions assembled, the 10th day of April, 1878. My Lords and Gentlemen,—I have the honour to lay before you the annexed returns of the strength and distribution of the force for the past quarter, and the criminal and misdemeanour offences for the quarter ending the 31st December last. The number of indictable offences reported as shown in table one was 16, the number discovered, 11; the number apprehended for the same 12, and of those 8 were committed for trial, 3 bailed for trial, and 1 discharged. The number of offences re- ported which may have been summarily dealt with was 312. The number of persons proceeded against for the same was 308, con- victed 256, discharged 52, as shown in the table 2. Table 3 shows the value of property stolen and recovered, viz., 4111 3s. 7d. stolen, and j68 7s. Id. recovered. There is an increase of 6 in indictable offences, and a decrease of 18 in those disposed of summarily as compared with the correspond- ing quarter of the year 1876. The increase in indictable offences is in cases of petty larcenies and two of sheep stealing. As regards the offences dealt with summarily, there is a decrease in common assaults and offences against borough by-laws, and an increase iB charges under the Elementary Education Acts. The number of pedlars' certificates granted during the past quarter was 61, indorsed 107. Chimney sweepers' certificates granted, 3, indorsed, 1. The new uniform has been delivered by the contractors, Messrs. Davies and Son, and approved of by the Clothing Committee, with the exception of the helmets, which were not of the right pattern. Constable John Lewis, stationed at Llanidloes, had his finger bitten by a man when carry- ing him to the station house on a charge of drunken and dis- orderly conduct, and in consequence was rendered unfit for duty for nine weeks. He has lost the first joint of the injured finger. The force is complete in numbers, and during the past quarter its conduct has been satisfactory.—I have the honour to he, my lords and gentlemen, your most obedient servant, J. DANILY, Chief Constable. CHIEF-CONSTABLE'S REPORT ON CONTAGIOUS DISEASES ANIMALS ACT, 1867. To the Local A uthority of the County of Montgomery in Quarter S«ssions assembled the 10th day of April, 1878. My Lords and Gentlemen,—I have the honour te report for your information for the past quarter, that sheep scab broke out on 60 farms, and 380 sheep have been affected, one died, 279 recovered, and 107 are still affected at 29 places. Two persons were brought before the justices for not reporting scab and convicted. --I have the honour to be, my lords and gentlemen, your most obedient servant, J. DANILY, Chief Constable. The Court was then adjourned until the 17th day of June next, at Welshpool. +

MR. WATKIN WILLIAMS AND THE PER- MISSIVE BILLITES. Amid the shock of circulars and the clash of tongues, honourable members find time to exchange expressions of surprise and pained regret at the news that Mr. Watkin Williams is about to retire from the representation of Denbigh. This, of course, does not mean that he will not come back with the next Parliament. But it introduces an element of doubt into what was formerly regarded as a matter of course, and the House of Commons, which is always quick to acknowledge sterling merit and modest worth, feels that it can ill spare Mr. Watkin Williams. It is now nearly ten years since he entered the house, and during that time he has established a political reputation and a personal character of which even a Welsh constitu- ency might well be proud in its representative. He has not fretfully thrust himself forward into prominence. He has not angled for office, or meddled with cabals; but his vote has always been a factor to be depended upon in cal- culating a division in which Liberal principles have been at stake, and when need has been, he has contributed to a debate a speech which both sides of the house have listened to with the respect reserved for a man who knows what he is talking about, and is content to suffer the delay consequent on mastering a subject before he pro- nounces an opinion and a judgment upon it. Mr. Williams is of the sort of men who form the backbone of the House of Commons. Sturdily independent, informed with common sense, cultured in respect of most topics and authorities on one, these men keep steady—what to use the wholly original simile introduced by Lord Beaconsfield into his speech on Monday night, I may call-the ship of State, which might otherwise be run aground by the reck- less steering or the fantastic seamanship of the more noisy members of the crew. Mr. Watkin Williams has long been recognized as one of the soundest lawyers in the house, and withal, as often happens in the case of real merit, one of the most modest and least assuming of men. But beneath the genial manner lies a sturdy independence, which draws the line of acquiescence where principle is involved. It is this independence that has brought about the state of things under which the honourable member has thought fit to intimate his intention of not again offering himself for election as representative of the Den-1 bigh boroughs. It seems that Denbigh is intoxicated oh behalf of the Permissive Bill. Mr. Watkin Williams does not agree with the principle of the Permissive Bill, and no pressure, whether friendly or threatening, has proved sufficient to induce him to temporise. Denbigh is inexor- able, Mr. Watkin Williams is immovable, and so, after the present Parliament, he will be no more member for the Denbigh boroughs. The circumstances of the approaching severance of ties which have lasted through ten years are characteristically honourable to Mr. Watkin Williams, and will doubtless recommend him to the acceptance of a constituency the range of whose vision is not bounded by the tip of its nose. The Other One says that to dismiss a representative like Mr. Watkin Williams because he_ con- scientiously demurs to the proposals of the Permissive .Bill is the delirium tremens of teetotalism. -Mayfair.

CAMBRIAN AND LONDON AND NORTH- WESTERN RAILWAYS. CHEAP EXCURSION BOOKINGS to LIVER- w POOL, WARRINGTON, MANCHESTER, and STOCKPORT, on Good Friday, April 11), at the follow- ing times and fares :— To M'Chester and To Liverpool and Stockport. Warrington. From. Returning • Returning Day Trip Tuesday, DayTrip. Tuesday, a.m. Apr. 23, Apr. 23, 3rd Cl. 3rd CI. ard Cl. 3rd CI. Welshpool. d. 6 50). 4s 6s. 4s. Cs. Buttington „6 bi ( Pool Quay ,,7 2^ Four Crosses ,,7 11 Llanfyllin ,,5 50' Llanfecliain Q 4 Llansaintffraid,, e 10 6d. 5s. 6d. Llanvmvnech 7 IS Pant 7 22 Llynclys 7 2()j Oswestry 7 45,\ Whittington.. 7 49 Ellesmere ,,8 3 ( Welshamptoa „ 8 10 6>- 3s. 6u. os. 6d, Bettisfield „ 8 14 Fenn's Bank.. 8 22J Children under twelve, half-price. KW First Class Tickets issued at double the Third Class Fares. Returning the same day from On Tuesday, April 23rd, from •; Liverpool [Lime St., Liverpool [LimeSt., Station] atd 10 p.m. Station] at *>30 a.m. Warrington 6 55 Warrington 10 10 Manchester] London Manchester [London Road Station], 6 25 s,, Road Station] 1140 Stockport 6 40 Stockport 11 55 The Tickets are not transferable, and only available to and from the Stations named upon them, and by the trains specified in the Bills. Luggage under 601bs. tree at Passenger's own risk. The Company cannot in any way be responsible for detention on the line at the same time every exertion will be made to en- sure punctuality. HENRY CATTLE, Traffic Manager. Oswestry, April, 1878. 3 RAILWAY NOTICE^ CAWSmZT RAILWAYS. GOOD FRIDAY, APRIL 19TH, 1878. CHEAP Day Excursion Bookings on the above date to TOWYN, ABERDOVEY, BORTH, and ABERYST- WYTH, at the following times and fares :— To To To To FROM Towyn Aber- Borth. Aber- dovey. ystwyt 3d CI. 3d Cl. 3d Cl. 3d CL A.M. s. d. s. d. s. d. s. d. Pwllheli dep. 9 0^ Avon Wen „ 9 10 Criecieth 9 20 Portmadoc 9 33 >-30 33 36 40 Minffordd 9 37 Penrhyndeudraeth 9 42 Talsarnau 9 47) Harlech 9 56) Pensarn 10 3 I Dyffryn ,10 121- 2 3 2 6 3 0 3 6 Dolgelley <> 5ol Penmaenpool 9 55) Barmouth 10 24) Arthog 10 10 V 3 0 3 6 Barmouth Junctn. „ 10 29) Llwyngwril 10 40 2 3 2 9 Towyn 10 54 1 6 2 0 Borth arr. 12 15 Aberystwyth — „ 12 45 Returning from Aberystwyth at 6.0 p.m., Borth at 6.22 p.m., Aberdovey at 7.45 p.m.. and Towyn at 7.56 p.m. CHEAP DAY EXCURSION BOOKINGS on the above date to BORTH, ABERYSTWYTH, ABERDOVEY, TOWYN, BARMOUTH, HARLECH, PORTMADOC and PWLLHELI, at the following times and fares:- To Borth, Aber- To Harlech, ystw'th, Aber- Portmadoc, dovey, Towyn, and Barm'th, & Boldly Pwllheli 3rd class. 3rd class. 8. d. s. d. FROM A.M. Oswestry dep. 6 15) Llynclys 6 24 Llanfyllin 5 50 j Llanfechain M 6 4( 3. 64 6 Llansaintffraid 6 10 j ° Llanymynech 6 30 Four Crosses 6 35 | Pool Quay. 645) Buttington „ 6 51) Welshpool 7 6 (_ oft n Forden 7 18 Montgomery ,,7 23) Abermule 7 311 Newtown 7 41 Llanidloes 7 25 ( „ „ a Dolwen 7 31 f £ 3 6 a Llandinam 7 39 Moat Lane 7 59^ Caersws 8 4) Pontdolgoch 8 9 V 2 6 3 6. Carno 8 21) Pontdolgoch 8 9 V 2 6 3 6. Carno 8 21) Llanbrynmair ,,8 36) Cemmes Road 8 49 j" z 30 Machynlleth, dep for) Q ,7 1 « „ a Borth and Aberystwyth ) Dep. for Aberdovey, &c. 9 10 Borth arr. 9 36 Aberystwyth ,,10 0 Aberdovey 9 37 Towyn 9 48 Barmouth „ 10 24 Dolgelley „ 10 55 • Harlech 10 53 Portmadoc 11 19 Pwllheli 11 57 First class tickets issued at double the third class- fares. Returning the same day from Pwllheli at. 4 5 p.m. I Towyn at 6 13 p.m. Portmadoc 438 Aberdovey „ 6 23 „ Harlech 5 1Aberystwyth 6 0 „ Barmouth 528 Borth „. 6 22. Dolgelley 5 15 „ SEA SIDE EXCURSIONS. 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Returning the same day from Pwllheli at 6 0 p.m. Barmouth at 7 25 pjin» Portmadoc at 6 33 Towyn at 7 56 „ Harlech at 6 56 Aberdovey at 8 6 Dolgelley at 7 0 Harlech at 6 56 Aberdovey at 8 6 It Dolgelley at 7 0 ♦ EASTER MONDAY, APRIL. 22ND, 1878. CHEAP Day Excursion Bookings on the above date to DOLGELLEY, BARMOUTH, HARLECH PORT MADOC, and PWLLHELI, at the following times and fares -— Fares for the Double Journey. To Barmouth To To Portmadoc & Dolgelley. Harlech. & Pwllheli. 3rd Class. 3rd Class. 3rd Class. s. d. s. d. s. d. FROM A.M. Aberystwyth.. dep. 8 0 ) Bow Street. 812> 36 36 40 Llanfihangel 8 17 ) Borth 8 24) Yynslas 8 30 > 3 0 3 0 3 c Glandovey 8 45 ) Aberdovey 9 12 2 02 33 0 Towyn 9 20 19 28 30 Returning the same day from Pwllheli at 4 5 p.m. Dolgelley at 5 9 p.m- Portmadoc at 4 36 Barmouth at 5 28 Harlech at 4 58 „ CHEAP DAY EXCURSION BOOKINGS on th& above date to TOWYN, ABERDOVEY, BORTH and ABERYSTWYTH, at the following times and fares To To To Aber- To Aber- Towyn. dovey. tBorth. ystwyth 3rd 3rd 3rd 3rd From Class. Class. Class. -Claw. a. m. s d 15 d B d s- d Pwllheli dep. 629 Avon Wen 6 30 Criccieth „ 6 40 Portmadoc. 6 53 V30 33 36 4.0 Minffordd 7 0 Penrhyndeudraeth.. 7 4 ) Talsarnau 7 9) Harlech 7 18 s Pensarn 7 25 ) Dyffryn „ 7 33)- 23 26 30 36 Dolgelley „ 7 20 I Penmaenpool j| 7 ih' Barmouth „ 7 46) Arthog „ 7 40 [■ 3 0 3 6 Barmouth Junction „ 7 52) Llwyngwril » 82 2S 2 9 Towyn n 8 16 IS 20 Borth arr. 9 15 Aberystwyth 9 45 First Class Tickets issued at double the Third Class. Fares. 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