The Cambrian News and Merionethshire Standard

U? AND DOWN THE COAST. J ON GRAVEYARDS. I One day last week I spent an hour in a churchyard three or four miles from my bit of a place On the Coast. Here the well-to-do dead reposed beneath granite columns and sculptured marble there the poor slept their last sleep under gas tarred paving stones and whitewashed cobbles. Wreaths of rare flowers graced the rich man's grave, while yellow fragrant furze from the neighbouring common made acquaintance with gas tar and whitewash on the graves of the poor. There was one little newly- made grave that especially attracted my attention. The child had evidently left a very humble home vacant. A border had been made round the grave of the ragged soil- covered stones dug out of the earth, and a few dead briars had been stuck in the soil. Black slate headstones are ugly enough, but gas tar, whitewash, and paving stones are, if possible, uglier still. Why not cover graves with flowers or leave the grass to cover them. Nature provides some- thing much more beautiful than gas tar for the graves left to her care. When I am dead I hope no hideous black slate headstone will point out my grave, and I further trust that no well-meaning friend will either gas tar or white- wash my grave Tin wreath holders and cast iron flowers are bad enough, but save me from gas tar and black slates THE LLANBRYNMAIR GUARDIANS. It is believed that one of the Llanbrynmair Guardians is not rated high enough to qualify him for a seat on the Board. The chairman will perhaps excuse me for sug- gesting that it is his duty to ascertain whether the mem- bers of the Board over which he presides have at least the rating qualification for the positions they hold. I know, on the authority of the chairman, that the Machynlleth Board is an excellent and efficient body, but clever as it is in keeping up a large supply of paupers, perhaps there would be no harm in observing the law. If the chairman does not move, it will not be difficult to induce the Local Government Board to take action. THAT BRIDGE. In two months we shall have the visitors amongst us again. It was hoped by me that before the summer of 1878 a bridge would have been erected over the railway at Machynlleth. That a bridge is needed there can be no question, everybody is agreed on that point. Is there no benevolent director on the board who will take up this matter A bridge is really needed. With four trains in the station at one time the risk of crossing the line is great. I do not ask for a bridge because it will be a con- venience to me, but simply because of the danger and in- convenience to visitors. See here, now. Just get me a bridge up before the middle of June and I will stand threepenny beers all round at the refreshment rooms. THE ABERYSTWYTH JIARE"S NEST. One of the gentlemen who discovered the notorious mare's nest at Aberystwyth announced on Monday last that he had discovered some eggs in it. So he has, Cock eggs—addled. ABERYSTWYTH FIRE BRIGADE. Some time ago there were three fires in about a week at Aberystwyth. The Town Coun- cil felt the importance of the occasion, and •Be jaember assisted by the officials brought the fire escape out and squirted water all over the Town Hall in a most energetic and threatening manner. A fire brigade was formed-and the organization assumed formidable pro- portions—and then collapsed. It had nothing to do. There is no fire engine in the town and a fire escape looks somewhat abeurd in the absence of a fire. When did the tire brigade hold its last meeting and what business was transacted? It is about time we should have another fire, and then will be the opportunity for the solitary of the Council who takes the tire escape out for exercise, just after there has been a fire in the town. How delight- fully absurd people are, and what fun one can get out of them liall free, gratis, and for nothing THE PRINCIPALITY OF WALES. The Prince of Wales does not often visit Wales, but then he is not often invited. If the Prince could be per- suaded to pay us a visit this summer there would be no fear of a bad season. He might come to Aberystwyth to lay the foundation stone of the unfinished portion of the University College of Wales. He might go from there through Barmouth to Carnarvon, where the first Prince of Wales 'was born. I am strongly of opinion that the Prince of Wales might ba induced to spend a day at Wynnttay, another at Powis Castle, a third at the Plas, a fourth at Crosswood or Gogerddan, a fifth at Lord Penrhyn's, and so oil. He would do an immense amount of good by adding to the popularity of Wales as a sum- mer resort. Surely we might get up .)me national move- ment which would meet with the approval of his Royal Highness. Let us try. About thirty years. u the Queen made a Royal progress through the country, and we all know by her book what satisfaction she experienced at the hearty reception given to her. I saw her at that time. The old Duke of Wellington was riding on one side of her, and the Prince of Wales was a little lad in the car- riage with the Queen and the Prince Consort. One great benefit of his visit would be that some of the local Mayors might be made knights. Good night! AT TREGARON.—JOHN JONES. My old friend writes :—Respected Sir,-We are im- proving rapidly. We have two relieving officers now. The new one seems to know his business, but he is rather impatient with the old-fashioned way of doing things here. This does not look well in the young. There has been a good deal of consternation here, and several people are beginning to work who never worked in their lives before. If the bog was drained and turned into farms, Tregaron would became a very prosperous town-more so than it is now. Do you know, sir, it is a very curious thing that the Board of Guardians should allow an official to sit at the Board and take part in all the discussions as if he were the chairman. Perhaps this is not as strange as'that a gentleman who is only an official should not see the wisdom of abstaining from taking part in the discussions. The Market Committee, I believe, is dead. Let us hope the markets will not follow them. AS NEAR AS I CAN REMEMBER. Last summer, at a Church not far from my bit of a place on the coast a speech something after this style was made:—"My Christian friends This church is neither handsome nor comfortable. It does not look like a church. Built at a time whenjugliness was a virtue, beauty was not considered for a moment. Now, my friends, the ordinary congregation of this church is composed of poor men. There is hardly more than fifty of us with a greater income than 24, 000 a year, and the richest of us is not worth more than £15,000 a year. Owing to our poverty we are com- pelled to depend chiefly upon the offerings of visitors, and I wish to tell visitors that if they give liberally they shall have a new church built, or at any rate commenced, before next summer." The visitors gave liberally, but the new church is still among the things that will be. WHICH IS SHAM. Congregation at Church.—"Give peace, in our time, O Lord." Same congregation out of Church-" Let us fight the Rus- sians and teach them to keep their places. We've got the ships, we've got the men, &c." Of course, you'll stay at home and read the descriptions of the battles, at your own fireside. Very plucky of you. Very J" The Coast. PERRY WINKLE.

SALE OF HORSES, &c., AT MERRYTON. The annual sale of surplus Clydesdale or agricultural korses in the far-famed stud belonging to Mr. Lawrence Drew took place recently. From all parts of Scotland there were representatives, and also from England and Ireland. The renowned horse Prince of Wales" was one qf the attractions of the day. His service fee ia;240 per mare. The mother of Prince" was also exhibited. The mares from seven years old downwards sold at an average of £ 144 16s. 9d. per head. Six three-year-old fillies averaged E148 11s. 6d. Winnie," a handsome filly, out of the same mare as "Lord Salisbury," recently sold to Mr. Wilkin for 1,500 guineas to go to Australia, was sold at 105 guineas. The four two-year-old fillies averaged £ 87 4s. each. A pair of three-year-old colts averaged t246 15s. each. The cream of the catalogue was in the two-year-old entire colt section. The N. B. Agriculturist says:— When the two-year-old son of Prince of Wales' and of Young Rosie' entered the ring, expectations began to run high. Those versed in Clydesdale pedigree lore were satisfied that this colt was one of the best bred animals in the catalogue and it was very easily seen that he was not only in every way worthy of his lineage, but, as the cata- logue said, was one of the grandest colts ever got by 1Prince of Wales. He was the first-prize winner at the Glasgow Show in September last in a strong class. With great_ strength both of bone, muscle, and body, he combines excellent feet, beautiful head, immense quarters, and good rib, fine forearm and fair action. The struggle began at 200 gs. From various quarters offers came, until 400 gs. was reached, after which Mr. Waddell anl Mr. Riddell were alone in the field. From these gentlemen the bodes came in 'twentys,'and the first pause was at 700 gs., which was Mr. Riddell's offer. Mr. Waddell, here began to waver, but the auc- tioneer was reluctant to let his hammer fall; Mr. Drew, quaintly observing that the anaimal was not half sold' yet, which caused some laughter. After this breathing space, Mr. Waddell, again took the brae,' and by 'twentys' the price was raised to 880 gs., which caused Mr. Riddell, to halt. Another look of the colt. however brought 1)00 gs. from Mr. Riddell, and materially increased the excitement around the ring. Mr. Waddell, was again ready with 20 gs., which was speedily topped by 50 gs. from the other side. The auctioneer, turnin, to Afr. Waddell, coolly said, Make it a thousand,' which was instantly done. Mr. Riddell, appeared to be 'done,'and the auctioneer volunteered a little bit of advice to Mr. Drew, by saying, amid much laughter, iNow, sir, I think we should sell.' The breeder having assented, the ham- mer fell, and loud cheers were raised for Mr Waddell." This is not only the highest price that has ever been paid for a Clydesdale or agricultural horse in a public sale ring, but is the highest that has yet been paid, either pub- licly or privately, for an animal of the age. Four two- year-old coles brought an average of £ 513 3s. 9d. and four yearling colts an average of £ 140 8s. 9d. The vearling fillies brought very high prices, and averaged £ 122" 15s. The total proceeds from the sale of forty-eight agricul- tural horses amounted to le8,160 16s. being an average of over jE170 each.

Arrangements have been made for the issue of a Welsh translation of Mr. D. C. Davies's book on "Slate and Slate Quarrying, which will contain a glossary of the scientific words used in the book, with other additions by the author.

AEERYSTWYTH, THE CUCKOO.—The; cuckoo has been heard at Llan- badarn this spring. ALDERNEY, JERSEY., AND GUERNSEY CATTLE.—Mr. G. T. Smith, who annually offers for sale a herd of these heifers, imported by Mjr. Parsons Fowler, will sell ten of them on Monday, the 13th of May. The particulars of the sale appear in our advertising columns. OBITUARY. Much sympathy is felt in the town with Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Roberts, North Parade, for the loss of their eldest daughter,, who died on Good Fridav morn- ing of accute rheumatism,. Her body was interred in the Cemetery on Wednesday, the Rev. Canon Phillips officia- ting. THE SEASON. The weather at the seaside has recently, been delightful, and the atmoapbei-e invigorating. Already there are a large number of visitors staying on the Terrace and in other parts of the town. The town is free from infectious diseases, and the death-rate low and it is to be hoped the sanitary improvements which have 'ueo:i brought about will earn for the town a successful sea son. THE RESERVES.—The members of the ii. -,erve Force scattered over Cardiganshire have "answered to their names" to an unexpected degree. Out of bouveen 30 and 40, one only, whose address-was unknown, faded to attend at Aberystwyth, where they are for the time being incor- porated with the Artillery Mihtia. Taken Altogether they are a fine lot of men. So far, only two have been sent away to Bristol. Ihey went on Tuesday morning by the Manchester and Milford Railway, and were accompanied to the station by many militia men and nearly 100 civi- lians. One of the men is supposed to be the best rider in Cardigaushire and of him it is said that on leaving his, home he remarked, I shall never see Llan- no more." At the station, however, he appeared to be quite resigned to his fate. As an instance of the readiness of the men to come forward and do duty, the following fact may be mentioned. Through Some oversight, or the loss of an address by the authorities, a member of the Reserves received no notice that he was wanted. Hearing, how- ever, that the Reserves were to be called up, he wrote to his regiment, and desired to know why he had received no notice. He added that if he were not wanted he should be glad, as he had a good job in hand; but if so, he was ready to do his duty." IISHING. A fishing-smack has had one or two capital hauls in the bay recently. The fish are soles, gurnett, plaice, and skates. There are also a large number of dog fish in the bay which are good for nothing, except to annoy fishermen by carrying away the bait. THE ENGLISH WESLEYANS.—On Good Friday the English Wesleyans held their annual tea meeting in the Queen's-road Schoolroom. The gathering was a large one about two hundred and seventy persons partook of tea. At seven o'clock, a concert was given in the chapel, which was well filled. i'he chair was taken by the Rev. J. S. Vickers. Selections of sacred music were given by the Choir, under the leadership of Mr. Smith; Miss M. P. Vickers presiding at the pianoforte. The Misses Jones and Williams Messrs. J. W. Vickers and Williams, also rendered their assistance. Interesting and appropriate addresses were given 'by the Chairman, the Rev. J. H. Morgan, and Mr. E. A. Evans, of Headingley. A cordial vote of thanks to those who had helped at the tea and con- cert was proposed by Mr. E. A. Evans, and seconded by Mr. D. Davies. Votes of. thanks to the Chairman, being proposed and seconded by Messrs. D. Davies and Doughton, brought a most enjoyable evening to a close. THE NIGHT SCHOOL.—As soon as the report of the Inspector is received, arrangements will be made to give prizes to the night scholars, who are entitled to them, and to provide an entertainment for all who earned the grant. There is about £4 in hand towards this object.

PORTMADOC. .SERIOUS ACCIDNENT.-A. serious accident, but with results less serious than were feared, took place on the Festiniog Railway on Wednesday afternoon, April 24. Mr. C. E. Spooner, C.E., Bronygarth, Portmadoc, had occasion to go to Festiniog, but when he arrived at the station the train had gone. He jumped upon an engine that was in the station, and ordered the driver to take him to Minfordd Station, where he expected to overtake the train. It was thought the line was clear, but as they were approaching Boston Lodge, on the other side of the embankment, they found a waggon on the line. Fearing that the engine would be tnrown off ther rails by the collision at a dangerous spot, Mr. Spooner jumped off and fell against a wall. He sustained serious injuries, though not so serious as was at first apprehended. His collar bone was fractured, and he re- ceived some deep gashes on his forehead. He is getting on better than it was expected he would. LAUNCH.—On Thursday morning, April 18, a launch took place from the yard of Mr. Ebenezer Roberts, shipbuilder, Portmadoc, which attracted a large number of spectators to the spot. The new vessel is a barkantine, which was baptized the "Tony Krogmann," after the name of the wife of Mr. J. F. Krogmann, slate merchant, Hamburgh, one of the principal merchants trading with Portmadoc, by Miss Roberts daughter of the shipbuilder and owner. The registered tonnage of the vessel is 271, and she is calculated to carry 450 tons. It is classified at Lloyd's Al. for, twelve years. The length of its keel is 111ft., breadth of beam 25ft. 3in., and depth of hold 14ft. llin. It was a beautiful launch. THE LATE FIRE.-In our paragraph in our last issue respect- ing the fire m the Park at Portmadoc, it was stated that there was a quantity of powder stored in Mr. Lloyd's warehouse in close proximity to the fire. It appears that that statement was a mistake, as the powder had, been removed some weeks pre- viously; but there were six or seten casks of benzoline oil stored there, and in the adjoining warehouse of Mr. H. Hughes, besides other oils. Had the fire reached the benzoline, the explosion would, it is said, have been terrifiic, and the conflagration most destructive, as there is an immense quantity of timber stored closed to the scene of the fire. It is to be hoped that the Local Board and the Portmadoc people gemerally will lay to heart the lesson of warning given by this fire, alid provide means for speedily extinguishing fires. After the previous fire at the Wine Naults, there was for some time a feeling prevalent that the town ought to provide for such a contingency but the matter dropped, and was not thought of again until this fire once more aroused the people from their lethargy.

MARRIAGE OF MISS CLAUDIA H, MORRIS mi- 11- MS' G- D- BURDETT. lhe public interest manifested in this marriage, tested by the number of those who witnessed it, was very great. Eleven o clock on Easter Monday morning was the time fixed for the ceremony, but long before that hour the fine old church at Llanbadarn was besieged by an anxious od humoured crowd, who sought admittance to the transept; and chancel, which owing to the work of restoration, are boarded off from the nave. The bright, warm morning made a walk to Llanbadarn a pleasant incident, and it i no exaggeration to say that more than a thousand people: were ready to receive the bridal party. The restored part Ot the church partitioned off from the transept, is now in the hands of the contractor, and hundreds of those present were cempelled to be contsnt with a position in the nave where it was impossible to witness the ceremony or to catch a glimpse of the wedding party at the altar. The most eynical observers admitted during; the seremony that irom the belfry the bridal party made as pretty a picture as- anyone need desire So see. The massive archi- tecture and sombre surroundings contrasted well with the white robes of the bride and bridesmaids, and. with the bits of colour and glints of sunshine which deepened saadows and brought into bold relief monument and entablature. The great age of the sacred edifice made even careless spectators as they stood beneath the old roof, or groped their way up the dark windimr staarcase to the belfry. From the eastern entrance of the churchyard to tb: western entrance of the church matting was lail. along th& walk,. which was lined by hundreds of spectators: The party was conveyed to Llanbadarn in si- carriages;. The bride, Miss Claudia Hannah Morris, second daughter" of Capt. lhomas-Morrfe, Queen's Terrace, Aberystwyth,, was given away by her father, and accompanied by five bridesmaids, namely, MisaM. J. Morris, sister of "Aebride;. Miss Nellie Burdett, sisteirof the bridegroom, Mm Lizzie- Morris, Miss Ida Jones, and Miss E. A.Morris. The-bride- groom, Mr. Geo, Dfeane Burdett, the Rhyl manager of the London and provincial Bank, was accompanied by his best man, Mr. H. A. Steer, Rhyl. The groomsmen were Mr. G. C. Harrison, Southport, Mr. Herbert Jones Pembroke Dock, Mr.. Charlies Westwood, Stour!>rid<*e' and Mr. Richard Jones, Graig Coch. The remainder°of the bridal party were Miss Humphreys, Mr. and Mrs. Julian Jonea, Mr. and Mrs. Penry, Miss Janet Brooke" and Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Burdett. The bride was beautifully dressed in a splendid tinted white silk Princess robe, trimmed with torchon lace, long- white tulle veil, and wreath of orange blossoms the bridesmaids wore handsome ivory cashmere robes trimmed with blue silk, hats and feathers to match. The brides- maids wore gold rings set in pearls and turquoise, and-the bride a necklet, the gift of the bridegroom. That the bridal group was a most effective one everybody admitted; and many of the ladies were loud in their expressions of admiration. The marriage ceremony, fixed for eleven o'clock, was performed by the Rev; John Pugh, the vicar. As soon as it was over the noted bells of Llanbadarn were rung as merrily as the present condition of the tower will permit. When the church is restored it is to be hoped another bell; will be added to the peal,, and thai they will be fre- quently used. From the vestry to the carriages the newly married pair had to walk at least two hundred yards through a large crowd armed with rice and Sowers. The bride- groom did his utmost to shield his bride from the pelting shower thrown from hundreds of hands, but the white grain fell in such abundance that it was impossible to escape it. The bridegroom stood the ordeal bravely-and it was an ordeal to receive in the face, handful after hand- ful of hard rice until the ground was covered with it. The custom of rice throwing is well meant no doubt, but the flowers showered upon the bride were more agreeable in many ways than the. rice thrown with a force that must make it rebound again. The road from Llanbadarn was filled with people as-soon as. the carriages had left. About thirty guests sat down to. breakfast, at which the bealths of the bride and.bridegroom were given. Con- spicuous on the table was a very handsome bridescake, supplied by Mr. Thomas- Garner, Terrace-road. The newly married pair were driven to Borth in a carriage drawn by four horses to catch the 5-12 train from that place. T he ships in < the harbour were decorated with nags, ana in ocner paris or cue town nags were displayed. The following is a. list: of the eostly and handsome ppesents received by the bride :-Ebony and gold piano, Captain Morris; silver tea and coffee service, Miss Morris china tea and dessert service, Miss Humphreys; drawing-room clock and case of birds, Mr. William Morris; tea urn, Mr. and Mrs. Richard Morris; silver tray, Mr. Charles Westwood; worked cushions and antimacassars, Miss Ida and Antonia Jones; books, Miss Williams; salverj Mrs. Morris, Portland-street; butter cooler, Mr. and: Mrs. Julian, Jones silver napkin rings, Mr. and Mrs. Penry; silver cake basket, Miss Burdett; worked cushiony Miss Nellie Burdett; fish carvers, Mr. Frank Burdett; book. of, etchings, Mr. and Mrs. T. Burdett; oil paintings by Gainsborough, Mr. and Mrs. i J: M. Burdett; tea caddy, the Rev. T. Burdett; silver nut-crackers, Miss Ada Burdett; Chinese vases, Mr. Harrison; black and gold vases, Mr. H. Steer; book slide, Mr. Herbert Jones; sugar sifter, Mrs. R. James illuminated album, Mrs. Lewis and Mrs. Jarnoque; silver salt spoons, Mrs. Szlumper point-lace bed pockets, Miss CuUiford;. album, Mrs. Edward Hamer; salad helpers, Miss F. M. Williams sugar bowl, Miss Lizzy Jones; Bohemian vases, Mrs. Captain Jones; Chinese vases, Mrs. J. P. Jones; Chinese spill holders, Mrs. E. H. James; Angora hearthrug, Mr. David Howel; dressing case, Mr. William Humphreys, Liverpool; gold pencil case, Mrs. Delahoyd; Dresden china bell and crystal brooch, Miss Morgan; jewelry case, Mr. T. Morris, London handkerchiefs sachet, Miss Morgan • preserve stand, Miss Mary Jones; teapot stand, Miss Davies, Padarn Villa; silver fruit spoons, Miss Jones, .Liverpool; fish carvers, Mr. Rowland; worked cushion, Miss S. It. Jones, N.P. Bank; ice pail, Dr. Harris; toilet set, Mrs. Griffiths; fish dish, Miss Watkins; cake basket, Mr. and Mrs. T. Williams; flower vases, Misses Jones Marine Terrace; sutjar bowl, Mrs. Bonsall; preserve stand, Miss S. A. Davis; butter cooler, Mrs. Owen Nantlle; dinner mats, crumb brush, and tray, Mrs'. E. Williams, London; biscuit caddy, Rev. D. and Mrs. Pugh; work-box, Air. Goldsmith, London; Japanese ornaments, Miss Goddard; flower stand, Mrs. Captain Hughes; worked cushion, Miss Brooke, Bromsgrove letter racks, Mrs, W. Brooke, Bromsgrove; china orna- ments, Mrs. J. P. Jones; lustres, Mrs. Charles Evans; sugar bowl, Miss Clapperton; claret jug, Mrs. Colquhoun; Indian box and fan, Mrs. Captain James; crystal brace- let,. Getta- and Hannah Jones; wool antimacassar, Mrs. 1. H. Jones; spirit stand, Mrs. Jones, Craig Goch: toast rack, Mrs; Captain Watkins; hot water jug Mrs' Morgan; fruit spoons, Mr. Robert Doughton; oyster plates, Miss Ann.Williams; antimacassars, Miss Watkins' scent bottle, Miss Davis tea cosy, Mrs. Jones; anti- macassars, Miss Richards; butter knife, Miss Precilla Parry; scent case, Mr. J. H. Davis; pin cushion, Miss Jane Jones cream jug, Miss Anne Jones; antimacassar, Miss Watkins;; toilet bottle, Mrs. Owea; pair of Egyptian, vases, Miss Rowlands; china cup, and saucer, Miss Griffith; photographs, Mr. Abbott; egg stand, Mr. Collins, &c., &c. 0

CRICCIETH. 1 LAYING THE FOUNDATION STONE OF AN KNtJLIHH CALVINISTIC METHODIST CHAPEL. Though there are English services at the Criceieth Parish Church, and occasionally at the Criccieth Congre- gational Chapel in the summer time, yet such was the fnflux of visitors last summer that those two places were too small to accommodate the worshippers. There were about 400 visitors last year, and lodging accommodation for 400 more has been provided for this year, or is in course of being provided. The stationary population of the parish is about 1,200 but with the Church and all the Nonconformist places of worship, there is only accom- modation for about 800, as Mr. Watkins in his address, showed. It is necessary, therefore, to provide accom- modation for 1,200 more, including the visitors. These figures justify the erection of this English Chapel, and show that there is plenty of room for all other denomina- tions of Christians to extend their operations. The excel- lent position of Criccieth, the salubrity of its. climate, and the improvements in the lodging houses are attracting more visitors there from year to year. There is a fine row of houses, just being completed, called Marine Terrace, and situated on the seashore near the Castle, and building is going on in other parts of Criccieth. The new chapel stands between Marine Terrace and the Castle, and fronts towards the Castle. The laying of the foundation stone took place on Easter Monday," and the event attracted a very large gathering from different parts of the country. The excursion trains from Portmadoc and Pwllheli brought very large num- bers and the trains, under the careful management of Mr. Vaughan, the superintendent of the Coast line, and the officials under his command, met with no accidents, and everything was conducted in good order. The site for the erection of the chapel has been giveir in perpetuity by Mr. Watkins, Muriau, who, with Mrs. Watkins, takes great interest in the cause. The idea of erecting the chapel, and the carrying it out is due to Mr. and Mrs. T. Williams, Parciau, who have already collected about £ 700 out of the J6900, which the building will cost. Owing to the indomitable perseverance of Captain Williams, subscriptions are coming in from Peru and many other places. The plans, which have been drawn by Mr. O. M. Roberts, architect, Portmadoc, show that it will be a very neat little chapel, 50-ft. by 30-ft. There will be a vestry behind the chapel, measuring 18-ft. by 12-ft. Externally the building will be worked with granite stone with limestone dressings. All the works internally are to be excuted with pitch pine timber, and the windows are ornamental cathedral windows. The contractors are, for the masonry, Messrs. Robert Jones and Sons; for the joinery, Mr. Robert Thomas; for the slating and plaster- ing, Mr. Thomas Williams and for the painting, Mr. John Roberts, all from Criccieth. The ceremony of laying the foundation stone commenced at two p.m. in the presence of hundreds of spectators. The starting of the party, who were to take part in it, from Parciau was announced by the firing of rock cannon. On the platform we noticed Mr. Richard Davies, M.P., Mr. John Roberts, Bryngwenallt, Abergele, Mr. and Mrs. Williams, Parciau, Mr. and Mrs. Watkins, Marian, Messrs. John Edwards, mayor of Pwllheli, Robt. Jones, banker, Pwllheli, Mrs. Dr. Roberts and Miss Williams, Tuhwnt-i'r-bwlch, Portmadoc, Mr. and Mrs. Owen Williams, Mr. Robert Williams and the Misses Williams, Britannia Foundry, Portmadoc, the Revs. Thomas Owen, Portmadoc, John Owen, M.A., Criccieth, P. W. Jones, Penygroes, Wm. Jones, M.A., O. T. Wil- liams, B.A., Croesor, Alafon, Mr. and Mrs. John Evans, Herald office, Mr. Robert Williams, Genedl office, Miss Evans, George Hotel, Criccieth, Mr. John Owen, Paris Horse, Portmadoc, Mr. Robert Hughes, Tremadoc, Capt. D. Griffith, Portmadoc, Messrs. J. J. Morris, Portmadoc, John Hughes, Roche Terrace, Portmadoc, R. O. Jones, Pwllheli, Air. and Mrs. J. P. Williams, bank, Portmadoc, &c. Capt. Williams, presided. The proceedings were opened by prayer by the Rev. John Owen, M.A., Criccieth. The CHAIRMAN, in his opening remarks, said there was no necessity for him to explain the object of that gathering there that day. If there had been so large a gathering at any previous time near that castle, such, for instance, as the time of Hywel y Fwyall, that gathering took place for warlike purposes. If it were possible for the walls of that old castle before them to speak, and tell its history, it would cause them to wonder. But he was sure that there had been no such gathering as this for such a purpose before. He had long wished to do something for Criccieth, but he was not able to carry out one scheme he had formed. One Sunday morning it occurred to Mrs. Williams and him- self that it would be a good idea to have an English chapel for Criccieth, where the Sunday school, at present held in the Board schoolroom-a very inconvenient place- might be removed. He began to inquire for a site. He called upon his kind friend and neighbour, Mr. Watkins, Muriau, and found that he and Mrs. Watkins were ready to take up the idea, especially when they saw that there was a probability of the Sunday school at the Board-room —in which they had laboured for the past two or three years, to teach the poor children of the town—being re- moved there. Some said there was no need for this chapel, but he would leave the audience to decide that. During last summer, the English services at the parish church were crowded, and there was only one English ser- vice there on the sabbath. This year, owing to the erec- tion of many new lodging houses, there would be a great deficiency of accommodation at the places of worship in the town for the visitors. If the Welsh people received temporal benefits from the influx of English visitors amongst them, was it not their duty to provide places for them to assemble in for the worship of God. He had not taken up the idea of erecting an English chapel there from feelings of jealousy towards any other body of Christians. There was plenty of room there for all of them to work, and he would say to his brethren of all denominations, in the words of the Saviour, "I have given you an example, that ye should do as I have done to you," and he would act it also in the words of their divine Master, Go and do likewise. There was plenty of work for them all at Criccieth. (Great applause.) Mr. WATKINS, Murian, said that if he had allowed him- self to be governed by his own feelings, he should have preferred, on so important and public an occasion as that to remain silent. But from a sense of duty to society, he looked upon it as a pleasure and a great privilege to stand up in support of so worthy a cause-a cause, he persuaded, was the future of Criceith had a great deal to do with, though he felt that in his position he could not do a good deal towards supporting and assisting his friend to complete the b"ild- ing, still he was happy to give snch encouragement as he could. During the remainder of his life, he hoped that, if it were not in his power to give much help, he would be preserved from being an obstacle to any cause that tended to do good to his fellow men, from whatever quarter it came. This movement came upon him quite un- expectedly. Returning from the Sunday school one day at the end of last year, the chairman turned to him and said that if he would assist him by granting a site on any terms, he was determined to have an English chapel erected, or some kind of Lecture Hall, for the use of the town, but that it would be specially used during the summer seasan to hold English religious services for the benefit of the visitors. Mr. Williams also gave him a hint that this chapel would be at the service of the Good Templars to hold their meetings, as well as for any other such meetings, such as the Sunday school held in that part of the town. The chairman also told him that he intended to build this new chapel without asking pecuniary assistance from any person living in the parish of Criccieth. The preliminary arrangements for erecting this new chapel did not occupy more than a few hours. If there were any small and contracted minds that felt jealous of this movement, he would say to them. Go and do likewise." There was much ground still to be occupied at Criccieth. There was a great deal of immorality and drunkenness at Criccieth on the Lord's Day. It was with pain he was compelled now, at the end of the nineteenth century, to acknowledge that there were at Criccieth people to be found trading on the Sabbath in what turned men into something worse than the beasts of the field. He hoped that all present would agree that it was not unnecessary, after all, to erect an English Chapel at Criccieth. He further trusted that they would be ready to extend a helping hand to Captain Williams by subscribing on the foundation stone, so that their friend would be enabled to complete the building, which would be an honour to the place. (Applause.) It was said on good authority that there were four hundred visitors at Criccieth at the same time -last year. Taking into consideration the new lodging houses lately built, or in course of construction, and other provisions made for the accommodation of visitors, there would be accommo- dation for 400 more this summer. It was therefore likely that they might get from 800 to 900 visitors at Criccieth this year. The population of the parish at the present was reckoned at 1,200 souls. The Parish Charch and the four Nonconformist places of worship, had accommodation to seat from 800 to 900 persons. What were the other 1,200 to do, for whom no accommodation was provided ? It was not necessary to be a centenarian to remember the time when the Calvinistic Methodists had no chapel at Criccieth-that was only sixty years ago. A few poor people used to assemble in a small house, which many of of them well^ remembered under the name of Capel Bach." The faith of those worshipping at "Capel Bach" was very strong. They seemed to hope for the success of the cause, to all appearances, against all hope. When they went about building a chapel they purchased the site of their present chapel against the wishes of the monthly meeting. He knew who had lent them money for the purpose. Seeing the brethren at Criccieth so very resolute the monthly meet- ing yielded and allowed them to proceed with the erection of it, on the condition that they were not to go out of the parish of Criccieth to collect subscriptions towards it. The largest subscription they received was only one pound. The friends had immense difficulties to contend with from time to time. The monthly meeting at that time thought that a chapel at Brynangan, another at Brymelyn, and another at Bontfechan made ample provision for the spiritual want of Eifonydd. There was nobody with sufficiently strong faith, and having pockets full enough, to become sureties for the money required to build the chapel at Criccieth any nearer than Aberdaron and Dolgelley. He remembered asking his mother why Mr. James Hughes, Lleyn, and Mr. Robert Griffith, Dolgelley, had signed the bond for the chapel at Cric- cieth. Had they ever lived at Criccieth. She replied that they had not; but that the friends had failed to get anybody living nearer to become responsible for the money. He felt very proud that the family of Murian had befriended and protected the cause at Criccieth in its weakness. (Great applause.) The condition he at first imposed upon Captain Williams respecting the land was that he was to get a lease of !)9 years but his wife and himself had since made up their minds to make a free gift of the site, so that the new chapel was built on a free- hold. (Great applause.) The CHAIRMAN said the proceedings had begun wel, and read the following letter from Callao Callao, Dec. 12, 1877. CAPTAIN THOMAS WILLIAMS, LIVERPOOL. My Dear Friend,—In answer to your very welcome note, 1st ult., I assure you that I have not the most, remote idea of what amount I should subscribe to your chnrch, but autliorise you to subscribe in our name 501. (Fifty pounds) and if you consider, it too little you can increase it at your discretion. Anything you do will be quite satisfactory. Yoins truly, M. P. GRACE. The CHAIRMAN continuing: said that many years ago he collected subscriptions towa-rde erecting a chapel at Peru, and they would allow him ic say that he was the best beggar of all there. (Applaw-x.) There were some who went to collect subscriptions with their top coats on as it were, but if they wanted to succeed they roust throw off their coats and get warns in the work. He wanted all present to hswe a share in the good work they were inaugurating^ and quoted an observa- tion of the Rev. D. Saunderson at Liverpool, to the eftect that the philosophy of happiness was in doing good. Some imagined that happiness consisted ia possessing plenty of gold and silver others thought it consisted in travelling and seeing beautiful scenery whilst others derived all their happiness from the theatres but if they listened to the voice of experience they would ftid it did not- consist in any of these. No harm could ccme of doing", good, unless it proceeded from jealousy, which was the weak- ness of small minds. The world was- large enough for them all. He had fcwen. gleaning only in the field of Boae, and, therefore, there was no room here for jealousy. He wished to acknowledge the aid he had received from, the sailors, who had contributed about CI)00 towards this chapel; and besides the S50 mentioned, he had received about k67 from Peru. (Applause.) He had gone over three-fourths of the river would they not assist him to make up the remaining one-fourth. He had- collected about RTOO, and he wanted about S200 more, which he was sure would be forthcoming, and the chapel soon opened free of debt. (Great applause.) He then called upon Mrs. Williams to present the silver trowel, and Mrs. Watkins the mallet. The trowel bore the following in- .scription: Presented to Richard Davies, Esq., MP., by Mrs. T. Williams, Parciau, on the occasion of laying the foundation stone of the C. M. English Chapel at Criccieth, April 22, 1878." On the mallet, besides that, there was the following -The wood of this mallet formed part of Prince Rupert's Cottage at Everton." Mrs. Davies then laid the stone, in the cavity in which were deposited copies of the local newspapers and the coins of the realm. Mr. DAVIES, after some preliminary remarks, in which lie observed that he was sorry they did not select Mr. John Roberts to lay the stone, as he would have been the right man in the right place, said that the Chairman would take no denial from him but he remembered the time when he had the privilege of ordering the Chairman to any part of the world. (Laughter.) But he assured them that he had come there that day under peremp- tory orders from Captain Williams to come where- ever he should happen to. be; whether in Lon- don. (Laughter.) However, he was glad to be there that day. It was a pleasure to him to see Criccieth rising from a small village to a large watering town. This was the result of the English invasions of Wales. Formerly the course of these invasions were marked by devastated towns and villages; and if that old castle could tell its tale, that would be its history but now it had a very different tale to tell. Now there were annual invasions by the English of Wales, and the result was the rise of such towns as IJlandudno; Penmaenmawr, and Barmouth. Criccieth was yet only beginning to rise with the tide of its prosperity. This annual and friendly English invasion of Wales was increasing their prosperity. The Welsh people provided for the material wants of these visi- tors by building lodging-houses, and shops, and by making promenades. The Welsh people should bear in mind that their English visitors had souls as well as bodies. Under this sense of responsibility, the different denominations in Wales were establish ing English causes, and the Calvinistic Methodists like the rest felt impelled by a sense of duty towards their English visitors. The spread of the English language, through the extension of the railway system, and the progress of education was fast breaking down the wall of separation that had kept them too long apart from the English people. The attempts formerly made by the English Government to make Wales politically and socially one with England failed; but that object was being rapidly accomplished by means of this friendly English invasion. (Applause.) They ought to ask them- selves what was their duty as Calvinistic Methodists in view of present events. They loved the Old Corph as well as ever, and hoped it would adopt itself to the circum- stances in which it finds itself. He felt thankful to think that the Old Corph would continue to observe the signs- of the times, and adapt itself to the age and that the Cal- vinistic Methodists would be enabled to weather all storms. He continued in Welsh, and said he was very glad to turn to the old language; he would not have them to think that he had any changed feelings towards the old Welsh causes they would see him buried before he lost his affections for Welsh Calvinistic Methodism. But there was a probability that the use of the English lan- guage would continue to increase in Wales, and he was afraid that that would affect the Welsh, causes; but he entertained strong hopes that the Old Corph would adapt itself to the altered state of circumstances, so as to be able to weather the storm of English invasion. In con- clusion he wished great success to the English. cause, at Criccieth. Mr. JOHN ROBERTS, Bryngwenallt, said he was very glad to be present, and also to see Mr. Davies present. But why were they there, coming, as some of them did from long distances ? It was true they had come there to lay the foundation-stone of a house of God but the building of new chapels was not a new thing in Wales, and therefore the laying of foundation-stones did not at- tract so much notice. But Mr. Davies had come all the way from London to perform the ceremony. There must be, therefore, something exceptional in the circumstances connected with this chapel. It was, he believed, because this was the first English Chapel erected in this part of Carnarvonshire. They wanted to provide English Chapels in Wales for two reasons—(1). In order to provide for the increasing number of English coming to Wales. Criccieth was becoming an attraction for a large number of English people, and owing to the activity and liberality of Mr. Williams and Mr. Watkins a provision was here made for their spiritual wants. It was not too much for the Non- conformists to make a provision for the simple preaching of the gospel without any admixture of Ritualism and heresy. (2). They wanted English Chapels in Wales to provide against the decreasing use of the Welsh language. The use of the English language was receiving a great impetus from the establishment of English Schools in all parts of Wales, and it was their duty to anticipate that movement by making ample provision for it, so that the noble prin- ciples of Nonconformity should not lose their hold on the country. They must not suppose that they had come there to wish for the decay of the Welsh language. He himself spoke it, though imperfectly, and tried to teach it to his little children for he was sure that in no lang- uage were the sounds of the Gospel sweeter than in the Welsh. He understood that there were more people speaking Welsh now than at any former period, and he believed the Welsh language would continue to exist for ages to come. It was those who most admired the Welsh language who were most zealous for the establishment of English causes in Wales. He wished great success to the English cause at Criccieth. They had co-operation between the Welsh and English causes there, and he hoped it would continue. They were living in eventful days; he presumed that his audience consisted mostly of Nonconfor- mists, and he must say that it gave him great pleasure to notice the stand made by the Nonconformists in the question of the day, whilst war was trembling in the balance. There were some who, if war were declared to- morrow, would enter upon it with a light heart. The clergy of the Established Church did not try to stem the passion for war amongst certain classes, whilst the Non- conformists were raising their voices against it. This was an additional reason why they should do their best to preserve for the people of Wales their religious privileges. (Great applause.) The Rev. Thomas OWEN, of Portmadoc, said that at the commencement of these proceedings he had learnt one thing of which he was ignorant before, viz., that gold still abounded in Peru. A long time ago, they had heard a good deal about the gold of Peru; but lately Peru was considered one of the poorest countries in the world, but their friend Captain Williams had discovered a vein of gold in Peru, and had received authority to draw upon it at discretion. (Laughter.) An old Welsh proverb said that to begin any work was to do two-thirds of it it was a feat to start any movement. But here they had met to begin a work which was almost completed. (Applause.) In coming there, he thought they were coming to lay the foundation stone in order to start the work and nothing more; but they saw that there was scarcely anything re- quired but to put on the chief corner stone, and financially the work was almost finished. (Applause.) This was not a work for which there was no need. Many things were done in this world that were not required. In England there were men who undertook to walk hundreds and even thousands of miles in so many hours. There was no useful object in this walking; it was only walking for walking's sake. But in building English chapels at Criccieth and other places in Wales, they were not doing work for which there was no need. In all probability the English language would spread more rapidly in Wales during the next twenty years than in the past one hundred years, owing to the extension of the railway system through every dale to almost every hamlet, and the rapid spread of education through the operation of the Education Act. The grey ruins of the old castle had a very different story to tell from the object of their meeting there that day; the story of the castle was the history of battles, sieges, and blood- shed, but this chapel, and the great number of chapels in the country, would be a monument of the triumph of the gospel of peace. When that old castle was built, all the energy, skill, and efforts were directed to erect fortifications, and to provide arms of destruction-all the efforts of their ancestors were directed to the discovery of the most ef- fectual means to inflict losses on their enemies but in our time most of these efforts were direced to moral objects, to erecting places of worship, and to establishing Sunday schools. But they had a great work yet to accomplish. What was very much wanted in these days was something to stimulate and awaken the consciences of the people. A few days ago, Mr. Gladstone had said that if the people of this country were kept out of the war, it would be not because they looked upon it as wicked, but because they might be brought to look upon it as being absurd. That observation suggested that there was but very little high principle in the country, notwithstanding all our religious privileges. But they ought to set their faces against things not only because they are ridiculous, but also be- cause they are sinful. They ought to possess judgment, which should not be too much swayed by public opinion, and he still entertained a hope that the preaching of the gospel in this and other places of worship would tend to awaken the public conscience to a deeper sense of the moral quality of their actions. The meeting concluded with the passim; of votes of thanks to Mr. Richard Davies, M.P., Mr. John Roberts, Bryngwenallt, the chairman, Mrs. WiUiams, Parciau, and Mr. and Mrs. Watkins, Muriau. In the evening there was a literai-y meeting at the Calvinistic Methodist Chapel, Criccieth, under the presi- dency of Captain T. Williams, Parciau. The chapel was overcrowded, and there were more outside seeking ad- mission. It has been seldom that so many people have been seen at Criccieth.

FENYG-ARN, BOW STREET. ('™R?°ORFL DOSBARTH S' GARN.—CynhaliwyD tel ? £ >'rT>Undeb uc^ ddydd Gwener, Efrnll 19, yn N|ha=pel Penygarn, Bow Street, o dan »r- wesniad medrs* Mr. John Thomas, Lianwrtyd. a llywydd- laetb y Parch. T J. Morgan. Yn 7 cyfarfod dj o'r gloch canwyd y tonau eanlynol o "LySrTonau" Ieuan > ,yiY^a' CaPsI Qyruofi," gyda clwyn deimlad Melcombe yn gymedrol; ""Sidon," eto yn gymedrol; Rhoeyn Ssron," yn rhagorrfi iawn. Cym- merodn yr arweinrydd ryckkd 1 boli y cerddtorion am syn- ladau y pemllion, abu hjhy » iantais fawr er cael dad- ganiad te-dwng o r don. Y dernya nesaf a ganwyd ydoedd Y mae bywyd drwy edrych (Sankey), g^rdag argraff dda, a chofiwn yn lira am y disgl-ewdeb a doraS allan yn y gydgan ar j geiriau, A byddfyw f yr oedd meavs "wefr yn treiddio drwy y cferf ar ei dfeaiad? yS gor- phwysfan ol,_ anthem goffadwrkethol i Iem-a Gwyllt. Codwyd y Jeimlad 1 bwynt uchel pan ddaeth- yr hen J, TXU" °n -?veck1"1 7 c^vyd y rhanau eraill o'r -Wobrau yn y cyfarfod hwn i'r ym- „eiswyr buddugol ar y cwestiynau o eiddo y Parch T. wnK1 «r y* y Dosbarthi I.: Y wobr flaenaf n Miss t rances Davies, Borth yr ail. cyd- rhwng y Mn. John Harries, Ta-liesin, a John Davies Penygarn. Dosbarth II.: Y wobr fla-aaaf i Ann Jones, Brynrodyn, Borth yr ail, Miss Eliza Davies Davipqlr(R I)oi';barfch n* wobr fkeraaf i Miss Ann Davies Bronceiro; yr ad, Miss Ellen Thomas, Borth rVf^t S°e u t* lalybont, a Mr. Richard Williams.- Oyfarfod chwech or gloch.—Cyflwynwyd tvsteb i Mr S°hh ei ffyddlondeb gyda'r y^gol Sabbothol fel cadeirydd am 2Sain mlynedd, mewn ychydi- o anerchiad pwrpasol gan Mr A. Jones,. Glanlerry Yna 'X5 L fe10 -Ilheid°Vv mm amser da, a cbyda theimlad; Syria, yn ysgafn a grymus; <' PwllI TwTmA*™ ?>%X °r dra effeithiol; Lief ° Macedonia (Swn y Jnv/bili), yu ardderchog yn inhob ystyr "Siloah," yn bur foddhaol- "Ar lan lor- ddonen ddofn yn dda iawn ar y cyfan "Rhyl" vn ddi iawn, ond nid gyda'r tynerwch ai dwysder a ellid ddy- muno; libenas, m chafwyd cystal hwyl ar hon a-y mynai yr Arvvemydd, canai yn rhy araf •' Trefecdwvs :yn weddol dda ond dylasai fodI yn W Aw^nS yr f U>,nau. heb dysg% a gobeithiai y gwnai y dosbarth ymdrechu mwy erbyn y tro nesaf arWe"T yi aWS/ylf )yn garjfi » Rhodd«<W anogaetl! i o-al? i lan Iorddonen ddofn" yn y g.ynulleklfa-y gaUai fod yn ddefnyddiol iawn. Cymerwn yr awrvm yiia eto Rhaid d weyd i ni gael cylch wy.ldda.kiwn, gyda'r ddioed U & Wy Ymafler yuddi o ddifrif eto yn

BORTH. CONCERT.—On Wednesday evening, April 17 a concert was given in the Welsh Wesleyan Chapel by tV Abervst wyth English Wesleyan Chapel Choi-, in- ducted by Mr. George Smith Llanrhyatid-road. Miss Vickers, Aberystwyth, presided at theharmonium. The chair was taken by the Rev. J. S. Vickers, who offered prayer at the commencement of the meetin<- He then proceeded with the programme, which consisted entirely of sacred music. Several pieces- were applicable to the season, and were excellently sung, by the choir. When the programme had been gone through, 111'. Vickers and several other gentlemen gave short addresses; after which the meeting terminated by singing the Doxologv and prayer. The proceeds went towards- the English Chapel at Borth. ° THE PAUTSH CHURCH.—The beautiful chrorch of this place has been decorated with much taste for the Easter Festival. The chancel was undertaken by Mrs. Everard Jones. The windows are dressed with a layer of moss, interspersed with bunches of primroses and other flowers. Each side of the east window has an appropriate text from scripture, in letters formed of ivy leaves; made by Mrs. Jones. Above the Communion-table, on scarlet. cloth, is the text Christ is risen," in white letters, placed within two arches formed of pampas grass, with a lar *e white cross between them. The windows in the nave, and the font,were decorated with much care and- taste by Mrs. Fitzhugh the reading-desk by Miss J. Jenkins, of Peny- goitan the lectern, by Miss Blackburn and the pulpit by Miss Baker and Miss Large, of Llanfihano-el Jonea was assisted by Miss Shaw, who rendered much help in the decorations generally. A text, ill. red letters fringed with moss, made by Miss Shaw, was set up on the soth, side of the chancel, and very much ad. mired. The ladies were assisted by the following gentlemen:—The Rev. F. Lewis, curate, Mr. E. W. Jones, Mr. Fitzhugh,. Captain Jenkins, Mr. W. Jenkins, of Durham University, Mr. Williams, of St. Aiden's College, Birkenhead, and Mr. Williams, of St. David's College, Lampeter. On Easter Sunday morning a sermon was preached, in English, by the Rev. F. Lewis in the afternoon by the Rev. W. Davies, vicar of Llanfih angel-y-Glyn, in Welsh; and in the evening by the, Pev. F. Lewis. WATER SUPPLY.—The Parochial Committee met on Thursday, the 18th April, to consider the question of water supply. The members, accompanied by Mr. John E. Thomas, sanitary engirfeer, and Mr. David Jones, in- spector, visited the various springs intended to be utilized. At a meeting of the committee held afterwards it was re- solved that Mr. Thomas be instructed to prepare the necessary plans, specifications, and estimates without de- lay. So it is now probable that the works may be carried out before the summer season sets in.

TOWYN. THE SANDS.—The want of some provi&ion for enabling people to get out of the reach of the tide when overtaken on those low and much-frequented sands has been ftflt for a long time. Travellers not only run great risks of being drowned, but suffer greatly from exposure to the weather while waiting to be ferried over. We understand tuat a gentleman at Aberdovey some short time ago offered five pounds subscription towards .erecting a stage and shelter oox. We trust there, is sufficient public spirit at Borth and Aberdovey to attend to this defect before their atten- tion is rudely called to it by some fatal result. PRESENTATION TO MR. ADAM HUNT. On Thursday evening, April 18, a large number of the inhabitants of this town and neighbourhood attended a public meeting at the Whitehall, for the purpose of pre- senting Mr. Adam Hunt with a testimonial on the occa- sion of his leaving Towyn, after residing thereinfor twenty- five years. The testimonial consisted of a handsome chronometer balance gold watch, massive chain and choice appendages, and a time piece of superb design and exqui- site workmanship, made by Sir John Bennett, 65, Cheap- side, London. Both articles bore the following inscrip- tion :—" Presented to Mr. Adam Hunt by friends and well-wishers, as a token of respect, and in recognition of valuable public services during a period of 2..5 years at Towyn. Mr. WILLIAM PARRY was unanimously voted to the chair. He said he was proud of the honour conferred upon him, and would endeavour to discharge his pleasing duty to the best of his ability. He had known Mr. Hunt intimately ever since the first day he came to Towyn, more than twenty-five long years ago and found him good, genial, and kind in all the relations of life, especially as a co-churohwarden, which offices they had filled together for eighteen years. Mr. Hunt found Towyn with its beauty and salubrity hidden from the great world outside, and he at once set himself the task of drawing the attention of health and pleasure-seekers to Towyn. That he had succeeded in doing so in a remarkable man- ner was well known, and that the inhabitants of all ranks and grades of society felt grateful to Mr. Hunt for his indifatigable exertion on behalf of the place was shown by the handsome way in which they had subscribed the funds necessary to buy the beautiful presents now placed before them. The young people of the place would do well to imitate Mr. Hunt in the willing, ready, and effective manner he put his shoulder to the wheel to further every movement tending to benefit Towyn and its inhabitants. Mr. R. G. PRICK said-I have watched the conduct of Mr. Hunt for many years, and found him anxious to do good to all and harm to no one. This will be in my opinion a source of great pleasure to him when taking a retrospec- tive view of his career, and of pride to those that will in- herit his name. In conclusion he (Mr. Price) hoped Mr. Hunt would be long spared to apply a little French polish to Towyn. Mr. W. R. DAVIES felt great pleasure in endorsing what Mr. Parry had said, and thought it must be very gratifying to Mr. Hunt and his friends to find that his services had been appreciated and recognized in such a substantial manner. He (Mr. Davies) hoped Mr. Hunt would be long spared to enjoy the well merited rest which he understood he intended enjoying at Towyn. Mr. C. ELLIOT—I have known Mr. Hunt for three years, and found on my first coming in contact with him that he had the welfare of Towyn at heart. Towyn is a rising and fa9t increasing place, and it must afford Mr. Hunt and everyone else who have done anything to bene- fit the place, great pleasure to find it so. Mr. HENRY JONES was very happy to bear testimony to the untiring way Mr. Hunt had laboured for long years on behalf of every good cause in the place, but he had more immediate business connection with his sons, and from the very good qualities they displayed he felt sure that Mr. Hunt had been an excellent father. He (Mr. Jones) flattered himself that he could see the reflection of the father in the sons. After a few remarks from Mr. H. PmcE, Mr. W. W. PARRY, and others, the Chairman presented Mr. Hunt with the gold watch, amidst the loudest signs of approba- tion from all present. Mr. HUNT rose and said that be failed to find language sufficient to express his thanks and gratitude to th0 numerous kind friends who had contributed to the testi- monial, both on account of its intrinsic value, and more fcr the kind and spontaneous way in which it was got up. He esteemed it much as a tangible witness, of their appreciation of his humble endeavours to discharge his duty with diligence and fidelity to. khe crown and with courtesy and respect to the public. He endeavoured to steer a clear course to avoid making enemies if possible. He felt it very much when it was decided to discontinue the excise station at Towyn after a residence among them for twenty-five years, where he and his famify had enjoyed such excellent health, and where they intended settling down for ths remaining part of his life. He was. much indebted to his old friend, Mr. Parry, for speaking in such very eulogistic terms, and also to the other gentlemen, and begged to thank the chairman, secretaries, treasurer, and all the gentlemen of the committee for the great interesi they had taken in bringing the matter to such a successful issue. He hoped to return again among them at no distant period, if not in the same capacity, perhaps when his term of office had expired. After again thanking them he sat down amidst great cheering. Dr. JONES said-If my tribute to Mr. Hunt comes last I hope ib will not be the least. I know of no one who has succeeded in putting the law so effectually in iorce with, so little umbrage to all concerned as Mr. Hunt. Hfj unquestionably is a most skilful administrator, and I :4111 glad of the opportunity of presenting this valuable ■ token of the esteem, in which he and his, family are held in this town. Dr. Jones,' continuing, said that many of the ubscriberg had expressed a particular dt ire that Mrs. Hunt's hearty co-operation with herhir '-and's efforts on behalf of Towyn should not go unrecognised, and it gave him (Dr. Jones) great pleasure in presenting Mr. Walter Hunt, on behalf of his mother,, with the timepiece. Mr. W. Hunt made a very suitable reply, in the course of which he seed that if he should survive his parents and inherit what bi family would ever regard as precious heir- looms, he would hasd them to his son and tell him with pride how his parents received them from the friends he now saw around Mm. After cordial votes of thanks to the chairman treasu- rer, secretaries, amd the committee, the proceedings came to a close.

t LLANBEBE, NEAR, HARLECH. S-KKIOUS FIRE. —^Two*HOUSES BUIINX—A very seriousfiretook pistes at the stable of MV. Richards, Victoria Inn, Llanbedr, on 'Itiesday evening, April23. it appears that-the ostler had just taken oab a pony belonging to- some gentlemea making a temporary halfrat the hotel, leaving too candle burning in the stable. He was only a. few minutes absent, but when he returned to the stable he found it in flaims; It appeared' that the candle was burafc to-tie socket, and too Hght dropped mto the straw. The ostlemn trying to get the horses out was mixii burnt aMut the ham, Osie horse was bumft. to death, and another sI much injure, thai it had to be killed next morning.

DOLYDDELEN AND VICXNITY. A T\T-0GRUM'HICAL ERROR found its way inbenny last. 1 read the Ministers account of ago and never met vith Dolwyddelen. aor Dolyddelen." It is spelt there Dolwythslen or Dolwathelera, or somewhat EASTER MEETINGS have been numerous in this quarter, rnd on Good Fridaj? a preaching meeting came off at She Calvinisiic Methodist Chapel, Llanrwst. The officiating ministers included the Rev. Edi > £ a&thews> from South- Wales, and-many othera. On Monday, a preaching meeting was held at Penmachnc, Dolyddelen, Betiiws-y-Coed, and other places. ONE POLICEMAN leaves Dolyddelen this week This shows that our village is-getting more quiet. As summer is drawing on we are likely tjo become more peaceful and orderly. This will make t2i#.plaas a nice resort for visitors. EUH O'lt NANT.

MACHYNLLETH. SUNDAY SCHOOL ANNIVERSARY.—On Good Friday the annual tea party and competitive meeting of the Calvinistic Methodist Sunday Schools took place. Before tea the schools marched in procassiou along the principal streets, the children singing several of Sankey's songs, under the leadership of Mr. John Ashton. Tea was served at the Maengwyn schoolroom, of which it is estimated ahout 450 partook. The competitive meeting was held at the Town Hall, under the presidency of Mr. David Jones, whan prizes were awarded as follows :—Recitation, "Boxer," 1, Msjgaret Wilson, 2, Rowland Rowlands; singing, "Ynynef mae cann," Lizzie Ashton for the best twelve questions on Kphes. II., Mr David Davies; six stanzas on Sympathy," Mr. Williams, U.C.W. recitation, "Cymeriad da, 1, J. W. F:. Jones, 2, S. MarpoLe essay on the Life of John the Baptist," 1, Maurice Griffiths, 2, E. ilarpole; playing on the harmonium, Willie Evans; mental arithmetic, 1st, Richard Hunt, 2nd, W. Evans; recitation, Omward, up- ward," R. Hunt; forthe piece of poetry not exceeding 100 lines on The enterprizer," Mr. John Lewis, saddler; impromptu reading, Mr. Richard Rees (Maldwyn) address oa Elfenau Poblogrwydd," J, Williams modulotor exercise, Willie Evans; for rendering "Ar dori mae y dwfu duistawrwdd," prize divided between D. Davies and party and John Jones aad party; impromptu address, David Owen, ISational Provincial Bank. The chief subject given for the meeting was for the best Elegy on the- late J. F..JOues, Esq. ihere wejeten composi- tions sent in, some of which were of 'ugh merit. The adjudica- tor (Cynhafai) said that although he did not lilge to divide the prize, still there were two, which seemed to lim to be equal, and consequently the prize would be divided, between those two, viz., Kmynydil Trist" and Artemas," Kir.ynydd Trist" turned out to- be th«- l\ev. Evan Danes, Tre-jeiriog. Artemas did not answer to his name at the meeting,, but he has since made his appearance in the perscn of Mr. Richard Davies (Cyfeiliog), Aberhosan. The Maeagwyn chair sang several pieces during the meeting under the conductorship of Mr. David Davies, the singing of the Requiem" (Parry) after the reading of the adjudication on the elegies, calling for special notice.

SULLSTITUTE FOR MILK. Ui« editor ot the Aledtml Mirrjr has called the notice of the medical pro- fession to Cadbury's- Cocoa Essence, which he calls Cad- bury's Concentrated Vegetable Milk, and remarks :—"Th« excess of fatty matter has been carefully eliminated and 01, thus a compound remains which conveys in a minimnm oalk a maximum amount of nutriment. We strongly recommend it as a. diet for children." BRECON ANI> MEUTHYU IIA'LWAY miles open).— Traffic Statement for the week ending April 21, 1878. Passengers, parcels, &c., £ 2.17 13s. 9u. goods and live stock, £ 781 Is. lid. total, £1,028 10s. 8d.; .Elu 7s. 3d. per mile per week. Corresponding week last year—(G1 miles open): Passengers, parce-ls, &c., C213 9s. 8d; (yoods and live stock, £884 7s. Gd.; total, £ 1,01)7 17s. 2d. 1';17 19s. lid. per mile per week.—Decrease for this week, £ 69 Is. 6d. Aggregate- for 16 weeks, 1878, 217,443 10s, tkl. aggregate for 113 weeks, 1877, ;:18,;10 &s. 6d. I.H-cyeas-t) for weeks, £ St'<> 12s, 9d,

THE RAM-WAY TO CARDIGAN. An important and, influential meeting of the share- holders of the extension of the Crymmych and Cardigan Railway to Cardigan, was held in the Guildhall, on Wed- nesday, April the 17.. Captain Jones-Parry, Tyllwyd" was voted to the chair. The MAYOR, as secretary pro. tem., explained the objects of the meeting. Addresses haying been delivered. by the Chairman, Mr. Thomas Davies, Bank House, and Colonel Lewis, Clyn- friw, Mr. R. D. JENKINS, Cilbronnau, proposed" That: this meeting having. heard the resolution of the Whitland i and Cardigan Railway extension* to the effect that the- subscriptiondist now in the hands of the Cardigan Centra.L Committee will justify them im pledging themselves as men of honour to undertake the extension of the rail the whole distance frum Crymmych Arms to Cardigan, com-- mencing the construction of the line immediately at both ends, do sanction, their proceeding with such undertaking. immediately." The motion) was- seconded by MR. SAVILLE MILES,, Tho. Priory, Cardigan^ Mr. W W.. SMITH, solicitor,.moved That this meeting resolves. that the Secretary (thsoagh Mr. Bowen, Q.C.), be requested; to-place himself in. communication with. the secretary, of the Great Western Railway Company, with a view.of ascaatoinmg if that .Company is willing that the shares, amounting to £ promised to be taken in the- proposed railway extension to-Cardigan, should be at once- registered, tzid, if an affirinativ e. reply should be received, from them, that the subscription list now in the hands of; the Cardigan. Central Committse,. be also handed over to, the Secretary of the Whitland and Cardigan Railway Company for- registration. Seconded; by Mr. LEVI JIAMSA. Mr. JOHN OWEN, Glogue, thought the resolutions- should;ha,y,e some notice fEom. harm It seemed to him ,tfae- last resolution destroyed the- previous resolution, because* if that was-passed the other was a very conditional one. Capt. GowER moved. as an amendment that they do* not go. tK). the Great Westrern until th&y registar, in.. Cardigan^ Mr. W.. PICTON EVA^S- tfeuught it would- be better-thate they should register before, going to the Great Wosteriu Company. If there seena«d to be any doubt as to tha first resolution, he_proposfc,i that they add to that resold tion that they register tlkeir shares immediately, and, as to tie-second resolution, that they ask Great Westsaa Company to register their shares. At the suggestion, of Mr. OWEN, Mr, W. P. RVANS con- sented to add that a call of £2 a share, be raised to,proceed with the railway, and then that th& Great Westers, be asketL The CHAIRMAS—Th« proposition aovv is that the scares be immediately registered, and a {-all of k-2, a. share be called up for the- purpose of begin;iing the -ork ait both ends. Captain GO.WER then withdraw his aiTjendmeat, and seconded Mr.. W. P. Evans s,. and the resoltition as amended was agreed to. A resolution of Mr. J. P. He WELL, solicitor-, that the shareholders, should have an understanding that the work would be carried on equally it both ends, and not at one end colourably, and the otlv.r in reality,, fell to the ground. The resolution as amended was then put to she meeting and carried, with one dissentient only. Votes, of thanks to the Chairman, Mr. Owen, Gloguc^ and tü Mr. Williams, Mayor of Cardigan, as secretary- pro. tem., were passedmid much cheering, and the pro- ceedings terminated. At the conclusion, of the proceedings the necessary zails were purchased by tolegram from the Dowlais Company, at £ 3 12s. 6d. per ton, 701bs. to the yard. The firs; two. cargoes will arrive in Cardigan in about a fortnight, and will be stacked on the site of the terminus. The first sod at each end, it is expected, will be cut in a month. Printed by EDWARD WOODALL, and Published foi-the Proprietors at the dwelling-house of JACOU JONES, High-street, Bala, in toe county of Merioneth; of JOHN GIBSON, 3, Queen's-road, Aberystwyth, in the county of Cardigan and of. Port-mwluc, in the county of Carnarvon. Friday, April I87!