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At the Holywell County Court, on Monday, May 13, the executor of Dr. Jesse Conway Davies was sued by Dr. Wolstenholme, of Rhyl, for £50, "being the alleged value of several public appointments held by Dr. Wolstenholme, but disposed of to the late Dr. Davies, of Holywell." The Judge (Mr. Horatio Lloyd) decided that he had no jurisdiction in the case. At the Mold Petty Sessions last week, Michael Laver- gan, pensioner, Mold, was charged, at the instance of the Local Board, with tampering with a voting paper in the recent Mold Board election. The defence was that the defendant filled up voting papers for people who could not write. The person, however, by whom the voting paper in question purported to be signed, had made a declaration that he had not authorized the defendant to fill it up. The summons was ultimately withdrawn. On Thursday, May 23, a man named John Lamb, an engine driver, of Frances-street, Chester, was apprehended by the police, after a sharp struggle, on suspicion of being concerned in the recent robberies of goods from tradesmen's shops and premises in Chester, and on searching his house they found a sufficient number of articles in his possession to identify him with five different cases of shop breaking, Two large bar steel jemmies and a skeleton key were also found in his house. The prisoner was taken before the city magistrates, and remanded for a week. About an acre and a half of land appropriated as a cattle mart, on the eastward side of the Hooton Station, near Chester, was opened on Wednesday, May 22. On Tuesday, May 21, Mr. Jones, a native of Llanuwch- lyn, and lately a student at Bala Congregational College, was set apartito the work of the ministry, and inducted to his pastorate at Rhosycae. An address was given by the Rev. Robert Thomas (Ap Fychan), of Bala. The charge to the newly ordained pastor. was given by his former pastor, the Rev. J. Charles, of Llanu,wchlyn, and the ser- mon to the people was preached by the Rev. J. M. Thomas, ^At Chester on Saturday, May 25 (the Queen's Birthday), the 96th regiment assembled on the Roodee, fired a feu-de- joie, and presented arms with colours drooping. They afterwards gave three hearty cheers for her Majesty, which were joined in by the Earl of Chester s yeomanry who weredmwu up behind the, regulars. Ihebellsof thecathedral and other churches chimed and "fired" daring the day. Viscount Bury has addressed a letter to the lieutenant- colonel of a volunteer corps who had offered to organise a regiment for active service, stating that there is no statute empowering hter Majesty's Government to accept the ser- vices ef enrolled members of volunteer corps, as such, for service out of Great Britain; but that there can be no objection to the volunteers joining the army by the ordi- nary method of enlistment. 11 KECKITT'S PARIS BLUE.—The marked superiority of -this Laundry Blue over all others, and the quick appre- ciation of its merits by the public has been attended with the usual result, viz. a flood of imitations the merit of ,u the latter mainly consists in the ingenuity exerted, not simply in imitating the square shape, but making the general appearance of the wrappers resemble that of the genuine article. The manufacturers beg, therefore, to caution all buyers to see "Reckitt's Paris Blue" on each packet.
ITHE GLYN VALLEY TRAMWAY BILL.
THE GLYN VALLEY TRAMWAY BILL. This Bill was brought before a Committee of the House of Commons on Wednesday, May 22. Mr. A. W. Peel was in the chair. • Mr. Theodore Martin, who appeared in support ot t,ie Bill said that although the undertaking for which the Bill propod to take power was described as a tramway it was to all intents and purposes a railway. In 1866 certain speculators came to Parliament and obtained powers to make a railway from Ellesmere to the village of Glyn, but it was at once obvious that the scheme was im- practicable, and the railway was never constructed, leave being given to the promoters in 1869 to abandon it. Cer- tain gentlemen in the neighbourhood, who were interested in the traffic of the district, were of opinion that in a modified form it would be well to carry out the scheme contemplated in the proposal to make a railway from Ellesmere to Glyn. This was the more important because the slate quarries lying in the neighbourhood of the pro- posed line were much nearer to the markets for slate than the others in Wales, because there were near it mines of hematite ore, which would find a ready market, and be- cause the inhabitants of the district required further means of communication than were at the time afforded by the existing means of transport. Power was sought for and obtained from Parliament for these purposes, and it was now desired to extend those powers, and to get authority to use other than animal power upon the line. Therefore the Bill had been brought before a Committee which had to deal with the question of using mechanical power on tramways. The Shropshire Union Company were interested in the matter, and had contributed largely to the capital that would be necessary for carrying out the proposal contained in the Bill, and it was thought necessary, in consequence of the difficulty of hauling the traffic by horse power, to ask that steam might be used. Although described as a tramway, the line, as he had said, would be to all intents and purposes a railway, and it was proposed that any questions in which they were interested, and with regard to which disputes might arise, might be referred to the Railway Commissioners instead of to the Board of Trade. The Committee passed the preamble of the Bill, and postponed the consideration of some of the clauses with regard to which technical difficulties arose. The settlement of the remaining clauses in the Glyn Valley Tramways Bill was proceeded with on Monday, in a Committee of the House of Commons, of which Mr. A. W. Peel is chairman. Mr. Theodore Martin appeared in support of the Bill, and opposed a proposal of the Board of Trade in reference to the revision of tolls, on the ground that the traffic on the line was more in the nature of that carried on a rail- way than on a tramway. The Company, which was formed some years ago, had spent some £70,000 in making their works, and had not as yet made any profit. They therefore saw no reason why, now that an opportunity of making a dividend was coming about, that undue restric- tions should be put upon them. The Chairman pointed out that the new tram lines would run upon or alongside a public road, and therefore the public should have a right to appeal against what they deemed to be an overcharge on the part of the Com- pany. Mr. Martin replied that the land on which the tram would be laid was the property of the Company, and that the public road was not used by the public to any extent. The Road Commissioners, as representing the public, had agreed with the Company that it was not possible to get the full advantage of the road unless mechanical power was substituted for horse power, and had agreed as to the tolls and charges proposed by the Company. Mr. Brooks, M.P., pointed out that an arrangement between the Commissioners and the Tramway Company ought not to over-ride the rights of the public, who might want to use the line. They certainly ought to have a power to appeal to some authority which could settle the questions between tholn. Mr. Martin replied that railway companies had a right to charge their own rates. Mr. Pemberton, M.P., pointed out that railway com- panies ran" bver tatnd which was their own property, Mr. Martin pointed out that tratiiVva.y companies paid the road authorities for right to run along the roads, and were tk,,refore-em apat with railway companies. Further, there, would be, when the works were completed, fifteen rlf;fes of tramway, and along ten of those miles would run on land, the property of the Company. The other five miles wpuld run alongside the public road, under an ar- rangement with the road authority. It would not, he I feared, be possible to make a varying tariff between the different parts of the line, inasmuch as the part of the line which would run along the public road was not at either end of it, but was intermediate. Eight miles would run upon the Company's land, five would traverse, or rather run alongside, an unused country road, and then there would be other two miles running over land which was the property of the Company. The committee de- cided on asserting the principle that the question of the tolls must be subject to revision by the Board of Trade in case of necessity. The point was postponed in order that Mr. Martin might consider a revision of the clause to meet the views of the committee. He undertook to bring up such clause on a future day, in order to make the whole Bill consistent with the views of the committee. The proceedings then terminated for the day. This bill was again before a committee of the House of Commons, yesterday (Tuesday), for the final settlement of the toll clauses. A part of the line being made, or proposed to be made, along the line of a public road, by agreement with tke road authority and not on land the property of the Tramway Company. Mr. A. W. Peel was in the chair, and Mr. Theodore Martin appeared in support of the bill. A clause was inserted at the instance of the committee to provide that, as far as the line run- ning beside the turnpike road is concerned, there shall be an appeal to the Board of Trade against any alleged ex- cess in the tolls rates, and charges made by the company. Some slight alterations of a purely verbal and technical character, having been made in one of the clauses, the proceedings terminated.
.. THE HON. GEORGE KENYON…
THE HON. GEORGE KENYON AND THE PRESS. The following has appeared in a contemporary:— Z^° judge from the report of a recent speech made by Mr. George Kenyon, it would appear that he wishes at a fitting time and place to explain to the constituency at large his relation as well as that of his political friends to a certain newspaper, and at the same time to repel the "little grievance," which he regrets was brought forward by me in my farewell speech at Wrexham. If this be correct, it is important to take care that he should be kept closely to the real and true point and not be allowed to wander away, raising phantom complaints that have never been made, and passing by in silence the whole point and substance of the charge. In the first place let it be remembered that this matter was not brought forward as a personal grievance of my own. For years past I have treated with the contempt I it deserved, the scurrilous and vulgar abuse which has oeen sliowerect upon me by the Guardian. 1 challenge any one to point to a single word or action of resentment on my part towards those who were sustaining this paper, although I know full well that this miserable and un- worthy language was scattered through the country by money supplied in the main from Gredington and Wynn- stay. The nature and extent of this sufficiently appears from the last circular issued by Mr. Kenyon and Mr. Wynne, of which the following is a copy :— PLASNEWYDD, RUABOX, ry f J r, January 2Uh, 1S7S. Private and Confidential. DEAlt SIR, In the year 1869, and immediately after the General Election, it was felt by the Conservative Party that it would be most ad- vantgeous for their interests to start a Conservative newspaper at Wrexham, to battle, to some extent, with the many Liberal organs in that part of the Principality. A company was formed, and a small Capital subscribed and the Wrexham Guardian was started. Unfortunately the Capital was too small, and the paper has only managed to exist for the last nine years by the liberality of a very few Conservatives. Since 1874 it has been supported entirely "by Sir Watkin Wil- liams Wynn, Bart., and the Hon. George Kenyon. Of the total sums raised for its support since its establishment, these two Gentlemen have paid :— Sir W. W. Wynn, Bart 2,870 0 0 Mr. Kenyon 600 0 0 In addition, the following Gentlemen have paid :— Edmund Peel, Esq., 170 0 0 Peter Walker, Esq 400 0 0 Lord Penrhyn 350 0 0 T. L. Fitz-Hugh, Esq. 125 0 0 R. B. Hesketh, Esq 100 0 0 H. R. Hughes, Esq. of Kinmel 50 0 0 T. T. Griffith, Esq. 75 0 0 Lord E. Hill Trevor 100 0 0 W. Trevor Parkins, Esq 5 0 0 Whitehall Dod, Esq 5 0 0 R. Roberts, Esq 20 0 0 John Churton, Esq 20 0 0 W. Ghambres, Esq 20 0 0 S. P. Hope, Esq 31 10 0 C. B. Clough, Esq. 3 3 0 J. Boydell, Esq 10 0 0 R. Blezard, Esq 40 0 0 Canon Cunliffe 20 0 0 James Ormerod, Esq 20 0 0 Joseph Clarke, _EsQ 10 0 0 The financial position of the paper has now become a matter for immediate and serious consideration. It is indebted to the bank to the extent of £1,500, in addition to which another £ 500 should be raised as capital to work with, making altogether £2,000 required to pay off debts and start afresh. In addition a subsidy of about 4300 per annum is necessary to carry it on; as, although it is improving every year, the annual loss is still about this amount. We hope, therefore, very earnestly, that you will help us by subscribing something towards liquidating the debt, and also promise us an annual subscription towards carrying on the paper. There is no reason why Sir Watkin and Mr. Kenyon should be exclusively taxed for the maintenance of a Conser- vative organ, the existence of which is a matter of the utmost importance to every Conservative in North Wales, especially at this time, when we are rapidly approaching another General Election. The Wrexham Guardian has now a first-class weekly circulation of 2,000. It has also a large share of the ad- vertisements of the Principality and the Border Counties; and we have no doubt that by a fair measure of support given to it now, its position may be permanently estab- lished and it will be able to embrace a far larger area of general news than it does at present, cramped as it is by pecuniary difficulties and liabilities. We can only remember two other English Conservative papers edited in North Wales viz., the North Wales Chronicle and the Llan- idloes Observer, and we venture to think that the Wrexham Guardian compares favourably with these organs. On the other hand, there are a quantity of English and Welsh radical papers, against which we have a hard battle to fight. If therefore the Wrexham Guardian is allowed to drop, it will be a great triumph to our political adversaries; and it is certain that a splendid op- portunity for the propagation of constitutional principles in Wales will be thrown away probably not to be recovered during the present century. A reply to either of the undersigned on or before the 16th proximo will be esteemed a personal favour and subscriptions may be paid to the credit of the North Wales Constitutional Press Sustentation Fund, at the North and South Wales Bank, Wrexham. We hope and believe that if the paper can be carried on for another five years it will not only be self-supporting, but pay. We are. Yours faithfully, GEORGE T. KENYON. To Esq. OWEN S. WYNNE. It also ought to be recollected that the gentlemen who have sustained by their purses the paper in question are beyond all doubt legally responsible for all the anonymous letters, paragraphs, and articles contained therein, re- flecting upon the conduct or character of individuals. In the second place it has not been made the subject of com- plaint that certain gentlemen of means should have be- come the proprietors of a newspaper founded to promote political ends or to circulate political views and opinions. No objection exists, so far as I am aware, to such a practice. The real question was this, whether having regard to the character of the paper, and the manner in which it had been for years conducted, all of which was left to speak for itself, the electors of Wrexham were content that their wealthy aristocratic neighbours who sought to represent them in transacting the great affairs of the^nation should use their vast wealth and means to shelter them- selves behind anonymous attacks of a merely personal and abusive character against a political opponent. That was the sole question and grievance raised by me. It was placed purely on public grounds, and by the Wrex- ham public it must be judged. They must express their judgment upon it at the fittingtime and place; if they are content, be it so, it is entirely their affair; Mr. Kenyon is not called upon to explain, or to ex- cuse himself to me personally. My honour and character in my capacity as a public man I leave entirely to that public whom I have served, to be defended and guarded by them as they may judge it de- serves to be. -I our obedient servant, WATKIN WILLIAMS, House of Commons, May 22nd, 1878.
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THE CAMBRIAN NEW S JEerwmethsItt« Stattbarb & Jlbcnisttmith CQrim.e6 Is the LEADING JOURNAL for an EXTENSIVE DISTRICT in NORTH and SOUTH WALES, INCLUDING Merionethshire, Cardiganshire, South Carnar- vonshire, and parts of other Counties. The CAMBRIAN NEWS is sold by AGENTS in tlte following places CARDIGANSHIRE. Mr-J- Gibson,3, Queen's road 1 Tlpal BorouSh, (Publishing Office of th« a seaport, and one of the fa- Cambrian News ) SSi lit'uiKSy Gtrat College of Wales is situated 8 here. Aberystwyth is the ter- minus of the Cambrian Rail- here. Aberystwyth is the ter- minus of the Cambrian Rail- way, and the Manchester and Milford Railway. ) ABERAERON (Watering place, -) Mr W Griffin™ seaport and quarter sessions j stamp distributor BORTH Mr. Evans, Rhyd, nrPost-office BOW STREET Miss Williams, Post-office CAPEL BANGOR Mr. Blackwell, Post-Office. CARDIGAN (As3ize Town, Par-) hamentary and Municipal VMrs. Williams, bookseller Borough and seaport.) J KSeuer. CWMYSTWYTH Mr. C. 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vi A BRAZEN IMPOSTOR. Canon Duckworth, of Westminster, writes to the Times —Allow me, for the protection of the public, to make known a new form of imposture and outrage, which is probably unique in the history of crime. On Monday, shortly after lio,)ii, I left the house of one of my parish. ioners, whose little daughter, a chi d of seven years, was dying of diphtheria. Within an hour a man presented himself at the house, describing himself as a medical practitioner and my brother, and as sent by me to the as- sistance of the agonized parents. They had already sent in alarm far their own medical attendant, who had been in charge of the case from the first, but as their child was apparently sinking fast, they eagerly welcomed this fresh and unexpected help, and at once introduced the strange doctor to the little patient's room. There he remained from about half past one till six o'clock, little criticized at a time of such anxiety, meetiug two of our local practi- titioners in consultation, and passing muster even with them, in spite of his unprofessional conduct and bearing. He had a certain amount of medical terminology at his command, and showed an edifying objection to the administration of stimulants. He spoke familiarly of myself and of my brother, Dr. ryce Duckworth, of St. Bartholomew's Hospital, as his elder brothers. His post, he declared, was that of house surgeon to the Children's Hospital in Great Ormond- street. He had just heard of my friend S distress, he said while lunching at my house and had hurried by my re- quest to save his dying child, if possible. As the hour of death drew near he knelt beside his patient, took a Prayer- book from his pocket, and devoutly ottered the Commend- atory Prayer. He then stole quietly down to the dining room, made a solitary but hearty meal, abstracted 2;)s. from the mantel-shelf, and decamped. On my arrival, shortly after, the imposture was disclosed and the police were at once put upon the track of this miscreant, I dis- covered that earlier in the afternoon he had visited a ladies' school adjoining my friend's house, and had there figured as a solicitor sent by the Lord Chancellor to make preliminary arrangements for the admission of two wards in Chancery. While there he overheard my friend's maid-servant making eager inquiry for the address of a neighbouring doctor and telling of the fatal change which had set in. He thereupon promptly abandoned the legal for the medical profession, with the result which I have described. The scoundrel in question is about 5 feet 10 inches in height; he has red hair and redder whiskers, shaved off abruptly in a line with the mouth, a ruddy complexion, very light grey eyes, and white eyelashes. He wore a dark shooting coat, a wideawake hat, and blue corded trousers. He has rather an Irish accent, and his use of the letter h is precarious. It will be dangerous for any gentleman answering to this description to show himself in St. John's-wood for some time to come. a
A DARING SWINDLE.
A DARING SWINDLE. A contemporary says :—One of the most daring and successful frauds that has taken place in Chester for many years was perpetrated on the Cup 'lay in a well-known hostelry in one of the rows in this city, where a number of the betting fraternity had taken up their temporary abode. At a time when the business of the place was at its. height, and both the bar and inner rooms were crowded with visitors, a respectably dressed man walked up the. passage, and coolly and deliberately taking off his hat and coat, which he deposited on the stairs to his right, he rushed in his shirt sleeves and hatless into the smokeroom with what purported to be a £20 note in his hand. He at once shouted out, Can any of you gen- tlemen oblige me with change for a 220 note? We are so busy at the bar that I have not time to get it there or go out for it.Believing the requisitionist to be either the landlord or a waiter, one of the 3 to 1 bar 1 ilk at once put his hand in his pocket, and said, "Well, I have not got that much; I have just got twelve sove- reigns but perhaps my pal' can give you the remain- der." The "pal" in question had only four sove- reigns, which he at once handed over to the supposed waiter or landlord, as the case may be, and taking these as well as the twelve he had already received, the "un- known," with a business-like air, said, "All right, gentle- men, that will do for the present, as soon as I can get the change you shall have the money," and at once disap- peared down the passage and into the street, leaving his coat and hat behind him, probably being of opinion that there was no use of his bothering about them as he wo, be able to obtain a better pair with the spoil at v' "*1 mand. Some time elapsed, «nd at last +1 *?1S in question proceeded to the bar betting men money. The landlady took i4- •i.a, asked for their nied that she had any V' smilingly at first, and de- that she had, r- ponging to them. They persisted sovereigns v- cl SMd they had advanced sixteen £ 20 ° -<t6ll she or her waiter had got change for a ..40te, Mutual explanations followed, and the hoarse ,snd discomfited knights of the stool" had at last to ack- nowledge that they had been properly sold," and left the premises vowing vengeance upon the fellow who had so cleverly duped them.
. AN AMERICAN COACHING CLUB.
AN AMERICAN COACHING CLUB. There was much excitement at New York on Saturday, May 4, (says the Pall Mall Gazette) when the famous "Tally-ho" eoach, with twelve members of the Coaching Club, was driven from that city to Philadelphia, a distance of ninety miles. Sympathizing reporters tell us that relays of horses were pro- vided at intervals of ten miles, each driver holding the reins over his own team. The members of the club were all clad in bottle-green cutaway coats with gold buttons, yellow plush waistcoats striped with green, and trousers of all shades, cut, and pattern. All wore high standing collars, white linen scarves, and all but two had tall white hats. These two had black silk hats. The journey was accomplished in twelve hours, and is described as having been "one magnificent ovation" all along the road. About 30,000 persons assembled to witness the entrance of the coach on its arrival at Philadelphia. The road was lined with carriages and banners and flags were hung from the windows of the houses. Dense crowds filled the streets and cheered at the top of their voices. The hotels also were decorated with parti-coloured bunting, and the whole city gave itself over to the excitement of the moment. The return journey was performed on the following Monday, and was a like success. It is more than forty years since a four-horse stage coach travelled along these roads. The delight with which this revival was welcomed shows that American Republicanism is not wholly nntinged by Conservatism, and that among other English tastes which still linger in the United States is attach- ment to the old four-horse coach," with all its pleasures and inconveniences.
. ECCLESIASTICAL.
ECCLESIASTICAL. Dr. Gregg, the Protestant Bishop of Cork, died on Sunday evening, May 25, after a month's illness. He was eighty years of age, and had completed a ministry of fifty years. He was educated at Trinity College, Dublin, was ordained in 1822, and acquired some fame as a preacher while incumbent of Holy Trinity parish, Dublin. He was appointed Archdeacon of Kildare in 1857 and bishop of the diocese of Cork, Cloyne, and Ross in 1862. An association has been formed of clergymen and lay- men, called the Lichfield Diocesan Gregorian Choral Association, for the revival of Gregorian music in the diocese. Lieutenant-Colonel J. N. Bagnall has been ap- pointed president, and it is proposed to have a vice- president for each archdeaconry of the diocese.
. THE STRIKE OF LANCASHIRE…
THE STRIKE OF LANCASHIRE WEAVERS. The result of the weavers' ballot on the terms submitted by Mr. Alderman Pickop is the rejection of the proposal by an overwhelming majority. The totals are as follow :— Por, 828, against, 12,972. In the course of a sermon which he preached at Preston, on Sunday night, May 26, the Bishop of Manchester alluded to the bitter conflict between the cotton operatives of North and North-east Lancashire and their employers, and expressed a fear that if they prolonged the struggle the greater would be the difficulty of bridging the chasm which divided the parties. He afterwards renewed the suggestion made by Mr. Hibbert, M.P., before the strike ,e began, that the reduction should be n per cent., it being understood that the position should be open to readjust- ment, either in the direction of more or less wages, accordingly as trade improved or deteriorated.
. PRESENTATION TO THE LATE…
PRESENTATION TO THE LATE VICAR] OF LLANFAIR CAEREINION, REV. EDWARD JONES, M.A. When the Rev. E. Jones, M.A., was appointed to the living of Llanrhaiadr with Llanarmonit was decided by his late parishioners to present him with some mark of the esteem felt for him personally, as well as some recognition of his faithful services for the nine years he had been Vicar of the parish. The leading part in the movement was taken by Major Davies, and the matter was warmly taken up. For various reasons the presentation was deferred to Friday, May 24th. The meeting took place at the National Schools, the room being well filled by all classes of the parishioners. Amongst those present were Major Davies, Brynglas, Rev. E. Jones and Mrs. Jones, Llanrhaiadr, Mr. David Howell and Mrs. Howell, Machynlleth, Rev. T. Jeffrey Jones, M.A., and Mrs. Jones, Vicarage, Mr. J. Jones, Gwynyndu, and Mrs. Taylor, Wellington, Mrs. Thomas, Bodeinion, Mrs. Lewis, Rectory, Llangyniew, Dr. Evans, Mr. and Mrs. Griffiths, Neaudd, Mrs. Morgan, builder, Mrs. Smith, Mr. and Mrs. Davies, Goat, Mr. and Mrs. Richards, Fir Bank, Mr. S. Evans, jun., Mr. Evans, Black Lion, Mr. Thomas, Post Office, &c., &c. There were also present a large number of old people, and upwards of 100 school children, for whom, by-the-way, Major Davies had, with his usual thoughtful kindness, provided an unlimited supply of buns. On the motion of Mr. JONES, Gwynyndu, seconded by the VICAR of the parish, Major Davies was voted to the chair. The MAJOR having briefly returned thanks for the honour conferred upon him, proceeded to state the object of the meeting, viz., to present their late vicar with a silver coffee-pot, a marble timepiece, and an address. The coffee-pot was of solid silver, richly embossed, and of the Louis Quartoze pattern. It waa very kindly procured by Mrs. Howells, while in London, and the committee are greatly indebted to that lady for the taste she dis- played in the selection. The timepiece, in black and gold marble, was supplied by Mr. John Owen Evans, of this town, and was much admired. The CHAIKUAX then called upon Mr. Jones, Gwynyndu, to read the address, but he excused himself on the ground of ill-health, and begged that Mr. Howell would do so. Mr. HOWELL said he had great pleasure in being present to show his respect to Mr. and Mrs. Jones. It would be out of place for him to add any remarks of his own to their views as expressed in the address which he held in his hand, but he would comply with the request of Mr. Jones, and read it to the meeting. The address was as follows:- To the Rev. Edward Jones, M.A. Reverend Sir,-We, your friends and parishioners, have heard with deep regret of your removal from amongst us, and are assembled- to convey to you in some tangible form the esteem and affection we bear you. We approach you with mingled feelings of joy and sorrow. Your appointment to the important parish of Llanrhaiadr with Llanarmon we look upon as a well-merited reward of your services in the Church, and a wise recognition of them by your Diocesan, whereat we rejoice. But when we consider the great loss we shall sustain, we cannot but feel the keenest sorrow. Your connection with the parish has been singularly felicitous and successful. You have evinced the highest interest in the welfare of your parishioners, whether rich or poor. You have rejoiced in their prosperity, comforted them in adversity, re- lieved the needy and cheered the faint-hearted, and you have the happiness of knowing that your name has become a house- hold word amongst us, and that it will be fondly cherished by the children of your old parishioners, when "the sires that lov'd you" are gone. During the nine years that you have been Vicar of Llanfair (Treat improvements have taken place in our parochial institu- tions. Your able and faithful pulpit ministrations have gathered around you a very large and devoted congregation, and the num- ber of communicants have more than doubled. You have fought a good fight, and have a strong assurance that "there is laid up for you a crown of righteousness, and that in the last great day of-account many sons and daughters of glory" will be there- ward of your faithful labours. Before bidding you farewell we beg your acceptance of these gifts, as a small—very small—token of our esteem, and it is our earnest prayer that you have before you many years of happi- ness and usefulness, and that every blessing will attend you and your family in your new home at Llanrhaiadr. (Applause.) The CHAIRMAN then formally presented Mr. Jones with the silver coffee-pot and the timepiece. The Rev. EDWARD JONES, who, on rising, was again and again applauded, said-Mr. Howells, ladies and gen- tlemen, I assure you that I never expected this demon- stration of your kindness. I remeniber when offered the living of Llanrhaiadr, in announcing the fact to a lady friend, now no more, I said, Of course you will give me a testimonial ? but I need not say that if I thought of such a thing I should never have mentioned it, but now that you have so highly honoured me, if I tell the truth, I am heartily glad. (Hear, hear.) I rejoice to see so many of my old friends around me once more. When I departed from among you, I was looking out through my tears, for it is impossible for a man to leave a place where he has spent nine happy years without tears. (Hear, hear.) It is very pleasing to have friends, and to say Good-bye is to me, at aU events, very painful. For this reason I left you without making more than a very few peisonal visits, but I was fully determined, after 1 !1:111 been awty a little, to come back and see you, even th" you had not given me a testimonial. (Loud ap-J pijuse.) My present parish of Llanrhaiadr is to me no new place. I had lived there before, and it was rather a remarkable co-incidence, that I preached my first sermon as vicar fifteen years ago, to the very hour, from the time I preached my last sermon as curate of the parish. But oh, my friends, on looking round the pews from my pulpit how many faces that I had seen there fifteen years before did I miss? There is but one family that I can find amongst them all, whose ranks have not been mowed down by death. Llanrhaiadr is an important parish, and some of my predecessors have been men of note-men, the latchet of whose shoes I am not worthy to unloose. (No, no.) In the house that I now live in, and the rooms that I now occupy, the English Bible was translated into Welsh, by Dr. Morgan. (Applause.) Another of my predecessors was a great literary man-a voluminous writer on theology. Amongst the literary men who used to visit him was Dr. Samuel Johnson, of Dictionary fame. (Applause.) But somehow the Dr. does not seem to have been pleased with Llanrhaiadr, for he rather cynically said of it, "That everything at Llanrhaiadr was Isour except the vinegar"—(laughter)—but I assure you, my dear friends, that if any of you pay me a visit, I will make the vinegar sour, and give you a good welcome. (Ap- plause.)' Turning now to the beautiful presents you have given ma, I feel I am not worthy of them—(yes, yes)- nor of the kindly feelings and good things said of me, in the beautiful address Mr. Howells has read. It is the portrait of a model minister, and I value the kindness that dictated it more than I can in pounds, shillings, and pence. (Applause.) In my wife's name as well as my own I thank you heartily. I am glad to find that we have so many warm-hearted friends in my old parish, and shall ever prize the beautiful presents I see before me, and when I shall have drained my last cup of coffee out of your beautiful coffee pot, and gone to my long home, I hope that my children and their children, if they have any-will say-and say with pride, This was given to my father when he was Vicar of Llanfair-Caereinion. (Loud applause.) One thing more and I have done. You may remember that in my valedictory sermon, I men- tioned that we have in this parish many people of blame- less life, who yet are not communicants, and I expressed as my last wish that an alteration in this important matter may take place, and I sincerely hope that your new vicar will have the happiness of noting the improvement I so much desired. I again thank you. (Loud cheers.) The Rev. T. JEFFRY JONES, M.A., Vicar, said When I came into the room I had no intention of speaking, but the very kind remarks made by my predecessor induce me to do so. I am extremely glad to find that you respect your old vicariso very much. It is a comparatively easy thing for me to follow in the steps of a vicar who has won the goodwill of his parishioners, and the handsome gifts I now see before me, convince me of that. It was a pang to me I assure you, to leave my old parish to come to Llan- fair. I was very happy there, and had one of the prettiest churches im ihe diocese, but I am happy to say that I have many dear friends amongst my new parishioners, and we are understanding each other nicely—(applause)—and nothing would give me greater pleasure than to notice the improvement mentioned by your old vicar, and to see large numhers of my .parishioners approach the holy table, and avail themselves of the blessings of that sacrament. (Hear, hear.) In a parish like this much depends upon the laity. The ladies are helping us well, in our Sunday school especially, but I want the male laity to come for- ward and assist us also. (Hear, hear.) Referring to the beautiful address read ta your old vicar, I cannot help uttering the wish that if ever I leave Llanfair I may carry with me the same good feelings as are therein expressed. (Loud cheers.) Mr. D. HOWELL then rose and proposed a vote of thanks to the ICommittee, the Collectors, and the Hon. Sec., Mr. Smith. He said it wag with genuine pleasure he had always looked forward to attending Llanfair church, during liis occasional visits to the parish for the last 20 years. First, in the time of the lamented Mr. Pugh, and afterwards in the time of the late Vicar. It was with unaffected grief that he at first heard they were to be deprived of Mr. Jones's services. (Applause.) He was glad to believe that the new Vicar would like his predecessors, endear himself to them, and be of great beneat to the parish. (Applause.) The Committee had very ably carried out all the arrangements, and they were greatly indebted to the collectors for the time they had devoted to collecting the subscriptions, and he was sure their services were duly appreciated. The resolution having been seconded, and put to the meeting, was carried with applause. The VICAR, in proposing a vote of thanks to the Chair- man, expressed a hope that he would long be spared to occupy the chair at their parochial meetings. (Applause.) The motion was seconded by Mr. JONES, Gwynyndu, and heartily carried. The Rev. E. JONES next rose and said that he had great pleasure in proposing a vote of thanks to Mr. D. Howell. He would say, in Mr. Howells' presence, what he had often said in his absence, that he fully deserved all the respect and esteem so justly borne him. Dr. EVANS said he had great pleasure in seconding the vote of thanks. (Cheers.) Mr. HOWELL, in acknowledging the compliment, said he was part of a Llanfair man, in fact lie might say that he was more than half a Llanfair man, because his better half was a Llanfair lady. (Laughter and cheers.) The Rev. E. JONES craved their indulgence for rising once more, but he knew they would pardon him when he said he wished to propose a vote of thanks to Mr. Jones, Gwynyndu. (Hear, hear.) He was a good landlord and a good friend, -being what a school boy would call an all round man." (Cheers.) Mr. HOWELL seconded the motion, which was carried unanimously and the proceedings terminated.
LIBERAL MEETING AT WREXHAM.
LIBERAL MEETING AT WREXHAM. ADDRESS BY SIR ROBERT CUNLIFFE. The adjourned annual meeting of the members of the Wrexham Liberal Association was held in the Town Hall, on Tuesday evening. There was a large attendance, the hall being crowded. A few ladies were present. On entering the room with the chairman and some of his principal supporters, Sir Robert Cunliffe was very loudly cheered. The chair was taken by Mr. W. H. Darby, and amongst those present on the platform were Messrs. Henry Humphreys, .solicitor, Chilton, N. R. Griffith, G. Bradley, Isaac Shone, and W. H. Tilston. The CHAIRMAN, in his opening remarks, said that he had been requested to take the chair upon that occasion, as e oc 0 Mr. Charles Hughes, their worthy president, had been called from home upon very urgent business. Sir Robert Cunliffe was very anxious to meet the electors in the fullest and most open manner possible, and to give every- body an opportunity of ascertaining what his views were. He had nothing to conceal. (Cheers.) It was as an eminently patriotic Englishman that he (the chairman) believed Sir Robert had received, he might say, a wonder- ful amount of support wherever he had gone. (Cheers.) After dwelling on the importance of their being prepared for the next general election, whenever it might please Lord Beaconsfield that it should take place, the Chairman remarked that he was a very strong Dissenter, and Sir Sir Robert was a very Liberal Churchman, but if he (the Chairman) had any influence with Dissenters, he should do all he could to induce them to rally round him. (Cheers.) They did not want to bind their representative; all they wanted him to do was to give a fair and candid consideration to great questions as they arose. He (the Chairman) was perhaps an older member of the United Kingdom Alliance than anybody in that Hall, but he did not ask Sir Robert Cunliffe to pledge himself to any par- ticular measure of licensing reform. He had the greatest possible confidence that Sir Robert would deal fairly and honestly with this as with every other great public question when it came be- fore Parliament. (Cheers.) Let them all as Liberals unite in his support, and return him, if possible, by a majority, not of fifty or sixty, but of two or three hundred. (Cheers.) He had great pleasure in calling upon Sir Robert Cunliffe to move the first resolution. Sir ROBERT CUNLIFFE, who was received with enthusiastic cheering, said that the cordial reception they had given him had afforded him the greatest gratification. It was impossible for him, who was so closely identified with Wrexham by all his belongings, and by his earliest recol- lection, not to feel proud to stand before a Wrexham audience that night, and to meet from those of the same political party as himself so hearty a reception. (Cheers.) He was glad to say that the same feeling which had been manifested there existed in all the other boroughs as far as he had visited them. (Cheers.) If he excepted Holt it was not because no such feeling existed in Holt, but because they had had no public meet- ing there. He could assure them that both at Ruthin and at Denbigh the reception given to the Liberal candi- date chosen by the party had been very enthusiastic and gratifying. (Cheers.) He could promise the Liberals of Wrexham that whatever exertions they might use on his behalf, and on behalf of the cause they had at heart, would be most amply responded to both in Ruthin and Denbigh. (Hear, hear.) His first duty was to move a resolution for the appointment of the officers and com- mittee of the Association for the ensuing year. Sir Robert then read the resolution. The officers nominated were-President, Mr. Charles Hughes; vice- president, Mr. Bradley; treasurer, Mr. Reid; hon. secretaries, Lieut-Colonel Jones and Mr. Nathaniel Griffith; auditor, Mr. Henry Humphreys; secretary, Mr. Tilston. Sir Robert then said that he had no doubt the names he had read to them would command their fullest approval. It was especially necessary in a cam- paign like that upon which they were about to enter that they should have the most thorough and efficient organization in order that the full strength of the party might be put forth. (Cheers.) With their permission he would now pass on to make a few remarks upon the recent "meeting of the Constitu- tional Association in that town. (Cheers and la-ar1 pro woi acc at 1 spe Mj thi tirf -( th: eh' po thi we jus to Wi not ren gen Wi BO] for An i tive obs to i on & vative party alone-reply to those remarks, and explain his position with regard to that news- paper, but he said at the same time in reference to that subject that he had always met Mr. Watkin Williams with perfect friendliness and courtesy. The public would no doubt be interested to learn what Mr. Kenyon had to say upon the matter in question, and he thought they would also be disposed to enquire how it was that Mr. Kenyon's influence as a large and influen- tial supporter of that newspaper, was not in some degree exerted to modify the very peculiar kind of criticism which had for a long time past been directed against their worthy member. (Loud cheers.) At the Conser- serva'ive meeting to which he had alluded one of the speakers, in speaking warmly-but not a bit too warmly- in praise of Mr. Watkin Williams described him as a men of great intellectual power, but remarked that he (Sir Robert) was a person with no backbone. (Laughter.) Well that was a very unhappy s: ate of things, and he (Sir Robert) was sure that he might claim the sympathy of all present with him. (Cheers and laughter.) The same speaker went on to say that his address was a masterpiece of finesse, that he used language to conceal his thoughts, and the Conservative working man was implored to keep a sharp look out, in order that he might not be deceived, and to see whether the address did not mean the Permis- sive Bill, and whether it did not mean Disestablishment. With their permission he would give an answer to those two questions. He would, in the first place, say cate- gorically that it did not mean the Permissive Bill. He stated in his address that having carefully considered the question of temperance, and having for a good many years interested himself about it he must ask them for their generous confidence, and to allow him to come before them absolutely unpledged on that subject. (Cheers.) Now, the Liberal portion of the constituency had met him in the kindest manner, and he stood before them at that moment absolutely unpledged except in so far as he given in his adhesion to the principle that the ratepayers should have some control over the sale of intoxicating liquors. It was urged by one of the speakers at the meet- ing that this meant nothing more nor less than the Permissive Bill. The gist of the argument put forward by a gentleman who was a clever lawyer, and who got his cases up in court far better than he got his speech up upon that occasion (cheers and laughter) was that the rate- payers elected the members of Parliament, that Parlia- ment made laws upon the Licensing Question, and that therefore the ratepayers had already control, and needed no other. The same argument would apply against the establishment of School Boards and other local bodies. In questions connected with localities and the social habits of the people it was extremely important that those who lived on the spot, and knew the requirements of the locality, should have a preponderant voice in the matter. It was upon this ground he regarded the principle of ap- pealing to the ratepayers as a wise and sound and reason- able one. (Cheers ) But it was said that this meant the Permissive Bill, and nothing else. The fact was that the principle might be carried out in a variety of ways. There was, for instance, the Bill introduced by Mr. Cowen (and backed by Mr. Watkin Williams) in 1876, for transferring the licensing powers from the magistrates to Boards elected by the ratepayers. More than forty years ago the House of Commons debated and adopted this identical principle. The House agreed by a large majority to transfer licensing powers from the magistrates to Town Councils, and Earl Grev and thp. late Earl Derby were amongst its supporters. Although he (Sir Robert) was in favour of giving the ratepayers a voice in the matter in some form or other, he could not pledge himself to any particular form. Sir Robert Cunliffe afterwards referred to a statement made by a speaker at the Conservative meeting, which he confessed considerably staggered him. The speaker actually claimed for the Conservatives the credit of Catholic Emancipation and the repeal of the Corn Laws. He (Sir Robert) had understood that a Tory administration stoutly refused Catholic Emancipation until the Catholic league, formed by Daniel O'Connell, broke down the determination of the Duke of Wellington and convinced him that he must either concede the just claims of the Catholics or prepare for civil war. And so with the Corn Laws. They had heard of the Corn Law League, and of the conversion of Sir Robert Peel to Free Trade by the arguments of Mr. Cobden. But now they did not know where they were. He began to think that the history of England must be written over again, and he would respectfully suggest that a large presentation copy, handsomely bound, should be handed over as early as possible to the Con- stitutional Association of Wrexham. (Cheers and laughter.) Sir Robert then humorously referred to some of Mr. Kenyon's criticisms of his address, and remarked that the recourse to such trivialities showed that Mr. Kenyon must have been hard pressed for materials for his speech- (cheers)—or he would not have taken up the valuable time of the Constitutional Association with them. The reference he (Sir Robert) made to the remission of taxation under Liberal administrations, Mr. Kenyon did not appear to think (to use his own phrase) worthy of serious notice. The fact was that Liberal Finance was not exactly a convenient topic for Tory speakers. (Cheers.) There was one point in Mr. Kenyon's address to which he must take serious ex- ceptions. In regard to the question of Disestablishment, he remarked that a fortnight was a short time for a question not of practical {politics, to become one requiring urgent decision. Now he (Sir Robert) never used the words "urgent decision," nor were they to be found in any report. He thought that the imputa- tion that upon this question he had made a rapid advance from the position he originally held under pressure from the constituency was one not quite worthy of his friend Mr. Kenyon. Whatever opinion he held with re- ference to the separation of Church and State he claimed to hold honestly. (Cheers.) In the letter which he wrote to their respected president, Mr. Charles Hughes, stating his political opinions, for thie information of the meeting of delegates to choose a Liberal candidate he said that though the question of Disestablishment was not at pre- sent before the constituencies as a portion of practical ai politics, yet it was becoming more and more prominent, and in his judgment the time was approaching when they would find it best, both in the interests of the nation and of the Church itself, that the con- nection between them should be severed. (Loud cheers.) Now, that letter was written before he knew he should be chosen as a candidate by the Liberal party, and there had therefore been no such rapid development in his views as Mr Kenyon had imputed to him. (Cheers.) He hoped that no more insinuations of this kind would be indulged in, for he desired that the battle should be fought in a friendly spirit, and fairly and honourably. (Cheers.) Mr. Kenyon said that the State Church represented one of the finest ideas in existence, namely unity in religion, but in the next sentence he admitted that it was absolutely impracticable. Not only did the State Church not represent much more than half the nation, but she was torn (as he for one regretted) by internal dissensions. A weaker argument in defence of the State Church could hardly be adduced. Sir Robert afterwards briefly referred to the Eastern Question, and showed that Turkey had forfeited the confidence of Europe, having grossly violated all treaties. Something had been said of the duty of this country with reference to the treaties of 1856, but it must be remembered that grave changes had taken place since then. He trusted that the prospects of peace, which were growing brighter day by day, would lead to a happy and permanent set- tlement of the question. (Applause.) A vote of confidence was unanimously passed.
. MONTGOMERYSHIRE AGRICULTURAL…
MONTGOMERYSHIRE AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY. The adjourned meeting of this Society (a short notice of which we gave last week), was held at the Public Rooms, Newtown on Tuesday, May 21, the President (Captain Mytton, Garth)' occupying the chair. There were also present-The Rev. John Lloyd, Dolfrys, Messrs. C. J. Naylor, Brynllwarch, Kerry, E. T. D. Harrison, Welshpool, J. M. Dugdale, Llanfyllin R. E. Jones, Brynllwarch, T. Williams, Trystllewellyn, W. Withy, Welshpool, E. Powell, G. Farmer, Montgomery, W. Fortune, New- town, C. Morgan, Newtown, E. Powell, Broomcliffe, Llanidloes, L. Ll. Moore, Glanmihelly, Kerry, Sayce, Welshpool, S. Miller, the Court, G. Brunton, W. Mickleburgh, Hendomin, Mont- gomery, J. A. Talbot, Newtown, R. Gillart, Machynlleth, G Macqueen, Coed-y-dinas, J. Sliuker, Chirbury, T. Morris Green Bank, Welshpool, A. Williams, Trystllewellyn, T. Williams .Stalloe, R. G. Jones, NV. Alltn, Francis, Ystymcolwyn John Mickleburgh, hon. sec. Montgomery, W. R. Brown Montgomery T. Sturkey, Newtown, J. Powell, Euttington Hall R° Pryce Montgomery, <fcc. The following applied for the situation of secretary :John C. Davies, Newtown, William Fortune, Newtown, David Conde, Berriew, Richard Francis, Welshpool, John Hammonds, Welsh- pool, H. Mitchell, Oswestry, Richard Nobbs, Minsterley, Rice Jones, W oodmere, Chirbury. After having read the names of the candidates for the office of secretary to the Society, the CHAIRMAN said it was very impor- tant for the success of the Society that they should have a good and efficient secretary. He thought the person ap- pointed should have some knowledge of far-tning and farmers in general to qualify him for the office. (Applause.) He could not say that he had any particular leaning towards any of the candidates; some of them he did know something about, but he could not in any way say that he was in favour of any particular person. Mr. EVAN POWELL said he understood that Mr. Withy would be willing to take the secrete l yship The PiiKSiDEvr said he v, as told by that gentleman that he would not refuse the office. in his opinion he was the best man for the office they could choose. Mr. WiTHY said he wrtg asked in the course of conversation. office ? ask'jd whether Mr. Withy would accept the Mr. WITHY replied in the affirmative. MoiuiiSj wished to know if that gentleman were proposed woulu he stan< t> a,nd on receiving a reply in the affirmative, he proposed Mr. Withy as secretary. wrlu ,P0WF-r4-tended the motion, as he thought that with Mr. Withy s experience as their first secretary they certainly could not have better man. (Applause.) Mr. FOUTOJJE said that according to their advertisemet the 20th Mp.y was the latest dates to which applications could be ^!r J? '■ himself was one of the candidates. Personally, u' was a veftT particular friend of his, but he thought the course adopted was most irregular. ? CHAIRMAN said he was sure that Mr. Fortune could only the interest of the society very much at heart. He himself not object to Mr. Withy, who was tho most eligible. It ibsolutely necessary that they should have a secretary lthey had the most perfect confidence, and who also had knowledge of the farmers and fanning interest in general. lite agreed with Mr. Fortune that the rules had not been •ed to, and therefore he (the Chairman) had not mentioned Vithy or Mr. Nobbs to the meeting. GREEN considered that Mr. Withy was the best man for osition. (Applause.) ) motion as to the appointment of Mr. Withy was then put meeting, and carried unanimously. WITHY acknowledged the honour they had done him. iad not sought the position again, but when it was put e him so strongly he could not well resist their solicita- They could depend upon it his heart was in the ued welfare of the society. He was very proud to tow well they had progressed, and lie trusted that it continue so.. He for one should endeavour to bring into the society, and hoped that others would do the (Applause.) general committee was then appointed as follows :— •s. R. E. Jones, A. C. Humphreys Owen, Offley Crewe- George Farmer, John Mickleburgh, Edward Davies, H. cS (Chirhury), T. Williams, S. Miller, Richard Morgan, S. C, Morgan, E. Jones (Park), Pryce Hughes, Thomas Mor- 3pringbank), Shuker, Evan Powell, Williams (Stalloe). ir (Dolwen), W. Fortune, Greenbank, Groves, Edward (Henfron), Morris (Gwemygoe), Green (The Moors), 11 (Buttington Hull), Moore (Glanmihelly), MacQueen, W. n (Montgomery), R. Gillart (Machynlleth). C. MORGAN thought the meeting should fix upon the financial committee, but it was stated that that was left in the hands of the general committee. Mr. T. WILLIAMS inquired whether the alteration of the rules as mooted by Mr. A. C. Humphreys-Owen, could be discussed at that meeting. They were with reference to the fixing upon the towns where the society should meet. The CHAIRMAN said a sub-committee had been appointed to consider the question. Mr. R. E. JONES asked whether it would not be possible to adjourn the meeting to a certain day, and request the com- mittee to bring in a report with reference to the rules, which could be used after the Montgomery meeting. The society had power to alter its rules, he thought, at any of their general meetings. Mr. J. MICKLEBURGH said as notice had not been given he thought the question should be in abeyance. Mr. EVAN POWELL wished to know whether there was a chairman fixed upon to call the committee together. The PRESIDENT said the new secretary would attend to that business. The SECRETARY said the president was an ex-officio member of all committees, and lie would, no doubt, take it upon himself to call the committee together. 1 The CHAIRMAM trusted that all members of the society would endeavour to enrol fresh members in the place of old ones who were dying off. He should do all he could, and he hoped others would do the same.