The Cambrian News and Merionethshire Standard

PRESENTATION TO MR. EVAN OWEN. An interesting incident in this meeting, introduced r. Edwards, was the presentation of a testimonial to Mr. Evan OwM. Librarian to the College, from his friends at Bala for the faithful services he had rendered in connection with the Cahin- 13tic Methodist cause and the College for many years. The gift *as contained in a handsome purse, amounting to upwards of with a list of the contributors, which was presented on *heir behalf by Mrs. Edwards. -Nir. OWE", having gratefully acknowledged the kindness of hit; friends, concluded with the laconic expression, D oes gen I ?nd diolch i bawb eu cost a'u carind," and the assurance that would continue to do his best. (Cheers.) After shaking kands with the Chairman he resumed his seat.

UNVEILING THE PORTRAIT. The meeting then adjourned to the other room, where a large dumber of friends had assembled to witness the ^interesting Jsroinony of unveiling the late Dr. Parry's portrait. Among •hose present we noticed Rev. O.Thomas, D.D., Liverpool, the Rev. *'■ Edwards, D.D., Mrs. Edwards, Mrs. Evans, Bangor-is-Coed, 5*9 Rev. Llywelvn Edwards, M.A., Aberystwyth, Mrs. Jones, naxyracre, Dr. Gee and Mrs. Gee, and Miss Thornely, of Liver- £ >ol, Miss Parry and Mr. R. Gee Parry, of Manchester, Mrs. c *rydderch Williams, of London, Miss Parry, Bala, Mis l'(\, Denhigh, Miss Williams, Tycalch, Anglesea, Messrs. ^harles Hughes, Wrexham, J. Frimston, Manchester, Roberts, Foxhall, .Miss Saunderson, the Misses Morgan, carrier, Dr. Hughes, Bala, Miss Edwards, *I'Kh-street, Mr. Pugh, North and South Wales Bank, Wss Williams, Whitford, Holywell, Revs. Emrys Evans, Cotton Hall, Denbigh, D. Lloyd Jones, M.A., Llandinam, R. Roberts. Dolgelley, W. Williams, Corwen, Ellis Edwards, M.A., ft..tones, Gwyddelwern, H. Williams, M.A., E. J. Evans, Southport, \Y." Thomas, Llanuwchllyn, the Misses Hughes, Je«id View, Dr. Roger Edwards, Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Jones, Jogid Place, Messrs. O. Owens, Penrhyndeudraeth, O.Williams, «odfari, and .Messrs. G. Jones, Bronrhiw, R. Jones, Plasyracre, *»eob Jonjs, Evan Owen, &c., &c. t Mr.DAVID ROBERTS, of Liverpool, presided, and in suitable I^us expressed the gratitication he enjoyed that the work of ?*vin» a companion portrait to that of his friend Dr. Edwards *ul been so well accomplished. Now they were assembled to J'tness the unveiling of the portrait of their late dear friend, Dr. ^•'irry. In securing such a good portrait of him the artist was Materially assisted by the photographs of their departed friend, he had been eminently successful in his task. He had pro- ceed a life-like portrait, and being hung up in the Class-room, *here he generally attended, he hoped it would be the means of 'Simulating many voung men to follow his worthy example. IPheers ) He then called upon Mrs. Prydderch Williams, of **oiuloa (the eldest daughter of the late Dr. Parry), to unveil the Portrait. Mrs. Williams gracefully performed the ceremony. The painting is a full-length portrait, same size, and finished V) the same way as Dr. Edwards's portrait, by the. M*- Jerry Barrett, of London, and forms a companion picture, ^Clo«iprf in handsome ornamental gilt frame. „ The ho^ secretary of the fund was Mr, Evan Jones, builder, and the treasurer, Mr. William Jones, >orth and South lwal;s Bank Portiiit(loc. Mr. R. RODERTS, clothier, Bala, said that in the unavoidable *h«ence of Mr. Evan Jones, builder, the secretary, to whose exer- Obd they were indebted for the success of this movement, he much pleasure in presenting, on behalf of the subscribers, excellent portrait of the late Dr. Parry to the authorities the Calvinistic Methodist College, Bala. It was not necessary him to dwell upon the excellent traits in the character of Dr. parry, which were so well known and appreciated by them *11 his earnestness, his tact, and his conscientiousness b the important part which he took in the duties of the Bala College. That portrait was a source of pleasure mixed with Krief. The striking likeness revived old associations, and created ponging in the mind for his presence among them. It was Phasing to find by this movement how much the great work ^Tied out by the late Dr. Parry was appreciated by his country- men. (Cheers.) ^t the request Apf the Chairman, he and the other ^embers of the Calvinistic Methodist College Committee J'°od up as an expression of their thanks to the Committee of lhe Portrait Fund, and to the subscribers for this valuable gift, *hich, with Dr. Edwards's portrait, was a great addition to the Mterest and usefulness of the Institution. „ t>r. EDWARDS said, to be brief, he would only dwell on one trait in Dr Parry's character, the example set by him to the *>Ung people of Wales, and England too m contending with ?kstucles in the pursuit of knowledge. Though to some extent lacked early training, and had to follow his calling as a J°iner, he, like an earnest man, found time to read. He actually the time which others gave up to rest to Pul^ue, ftudies. He turned his mind while young to read the best books, the most difficult, which yielded the largest amount J™.profit, and thus he became a great man and one of the stars in the Welsh Calvinistic Methodist firmament, SM made himself a name in the literature of Wales. Though there were many ail vantages in a large town like Manchester to Joung men still the temptations to neglect self improvement *ere more numerous there than in the country. Yet in Man- chester he laid down the foundation of a laborious life, which ^'ame one of great usefulness to his countrymen and to his generation. (Cheers). 4 DR. OWEN THOM.VS, Liverpool, said that ho felt very grateful the Committee for presenting this beautiful and correct j^ftrait of his old and dear friend to the institution, which he 8*d so faithfully served, and he hoped that with that of Dr. inwards it would have a beneficial effect on the students of the College. He might say of the late Dr. Parry, as Williams Panty- had said in the elegy of the late Rev. Daniel Rowlands, ^vigeitho, Nid rhaid canu dim am dano, Nid rbaid marble ar ei fedd; Ofer tynu dim o'i bictiivr, Ar bapuryn sal ei wedd Gwnaeth ei farwnad yn ei fywyd, Rho'dd eifarble yn ei le, Fe 'sgrifenodd arno 'i enw, A llyth 'renau pur y ne'. Y dorf seintiau, fry ac yma, Y mae arnynt 01 ei fys, Sydd iddo 'n gareg-fedd a marwnad, Ac yn bictiwr hardd, fe wy's; Pan fo ceryg-nadd a phapyr, Gyda'r byd, yn myn'd yn dan, Gras y nefoedd ar y rhei'ny Ddwg ei enw ef yn mla'n." Many of the students had received deep religious impressions rum him. He taught them by his noble example and his un- lllalled power of attaining and communicating knowledge. It forty-one years since he first saw Dr. Parry he was then by the late Rev. John Hughes, Pontrobert, on being Appointed a deacon in Cooper-street ^Cnapel; and the old P'*ine said of his replies to questions oil llie Covenants,' that Dr. Owen could not have spoken better on the Covenant of Grace." The rev. gentleman then referred to his acquaintance pf him, for many years lodging at the same house while in Allege together, that ho was a thoroughly religious young man, J)Hl his life was one of continual study. He seldom went from home without taking Horace" with him. Dr. Thomas con- cluded with a hope that the blessings of Hoaven would iouow widow, his daughters, his sons, and his grand cnuuren. Cheers).. Mr. FRIMSTONE, Manchester, referred to his first acquaintance J>th Dr. Parry, and the warm friendship which had sprung ^tween them how he studied at the Mechanics' Institute in Manchester, and robbed himself of the hours of sleep to study 44d how, lest he should over sleep and wrong his employers, he Paid a person to call him to his work in the morning, and always a leaf out of a book with him to study on the way. He hoped this excellent portrait would stimulate others to imitate him. On behalf of himself and the friends in Manchester, he "egged to thank the Committee.. Mr. CHARLES HUGHES, Wrexham, said, the only time I had •he pleasure of hearing Mr. Parry speak in public other than {Reaching, was at Rhostyllyn, near Wrexham, in August, 1SG2. ne was invited to be present on the occasion of the presentation t4tkde to my father on the completion of his fiftieth year of attendance and service in connection with the Sunday School *t the Tabernacle at Rhostyllyn. After the presentation, Mr. **trry was called upon, and he commenced by saying that travellers in trying to find out the source of great rivers °llowed their course until they could go no further, when the Eighty river became a small rivulet that a child could leap oyer 't- He also in trying to go back to find the first conscious im- tre8Sions made oil his mind followed much the same plan. He 7ad often tried to do so in his own recollection, and invariably '°Und himself landed in a little cottage in the Dilol at Bersham, fi°t far from where we were assembled—where there were a few people brought together by the invitation of our esteemed /'end and his brothers, and one child at all events. Knew Mf. Richard Hughes in the Sabbath School. He went on to Peak of the class of which he was a member, nearly all were £ r<»wn-ur, people and old, and he was privileged, being advanced r* the art of reading, to be one of the number. There were one "I' two though old, who had learned to read a little, but these ? 1 people, as a rule, were poor scholars. But still they sought ?°°d and they found it. He remembered that there was a very 4 chapter with them in this class, and that was the 3rd John. Somehow or other they often found their-selves there, t001, scholars, as they were, they could manage te read a little p,6te. and to enjoy it too, and I have reason to know, said Mr. »* ry> of some who died triumphantly in resting on t.ie glorious uths of that chapter, and indeed if Mr. Richard Hughes had v?ne no more than teach those persons to read that glorious erse .< (.0 love(1 the W(,rld that He gave h;s only hogotten that whosoever believeth in him should not pensa but have ^lasting life," there Was caKie for thankfulness. He concluded a very interesting address by urging all present to continue in the work and cause which had done so much He had heard his mother say that pursuing the advantages^of edu- cation and the want of it brought to her own experience by this school' in Bersham, she resolved that her children should not be deprived of such education as was in her power to give them, and her elforts were not in vain. We have before us a full-sized portrait of a citizen and a man of God whom we would do well to follow. (Cheers.) After a few remarks by the Rev. R. Roberts, Dolgelley, The Chairman called upon Dr. GEE, of Liverpool, who said he could not give expression to his feelings, which were various-- painful and pleasant. Ho intended being present as a silent spectator, but it would be ungrateful on such an occasion not to say a few words. It must be exceedingly gratifying to Dr. Edwards to have his co-worker placed on canvas, if not in the Pantheon of the Connexion, in the Portrait Gallery of the Cou- nexion. By this painting his faithful services were recorded. They would not be forgotten by the lovers of literature or by his fellow ministers who owed more than any one could tell to his influence and aid. Not less gratifying would the portrait be to Dr. Parry's widow and family, and they might also hope that it would be gratifying to his grandchildren that one of their an- cestors had been worthy to have his portrait placed here as an example for coming generations. To know Dr. Parry was to respect and love him. He was above ordinary men, a man of great acquirements and power, as proved by the success of his efforts in literature, as a minister of the gospel and as a Professor in this College. Not only was he great in himself, but in the power of communi- cating knowledge to others he was almost unrivalled. As a in''in he was loving, affectionate, joyful, unenvious, ai)d unselnsn not only did he love those near him, but he had a kind of uni- versal love, a charity which embraced the whole world. Yet he had an independent spirit. He did not hesitate to give expres- sion to his views he was not governed by a worldly policy. Did not enquire "be ddywed y wlt,i"-whLti,3the pu)jlicopinion-])ut exerted himself to maintain his convictions like every man ot dignity must do. On behalf of his (Dr. Gee's) sister and chil- dren lie had to thank the Chairman, the committee, the sub- scribers, and the speakers for the kind words which had been expressed, and he hoped the portrait with that of his eminent friend in the other room (Dr. Edwards) would stimulate many young men to exert themselves in the same great work. The Rev. EMRYS EVANS, President of the vinistic Methodist Association, said that he wasa felio v-suulent with the late Dr. Parry at Bala in 1S3S, and recounted the amiable qualities which he then displayed whila a student lege. The speaker paid a tribute of respect to Dr. Ciia es, of Aberdovey, who was then with Dr. Edwards at tho hta f the College, and said that their services bore excellent fru.t in men like the late Dr. Parry, and the Professors who now assisted Dr. Edwards. A unanimous vote ef thanks was passed to the Chairman, on the motion of the Rev. H. WILLIAMS, M.A., seconded by Dr. THOMAS, who also terminated this interesting meeting by pro- nouncing the benediction.

CORWEN. PRESENTATIONS TO MRS. LLOYD, OF RH AG ATT. On Tuesday afternoon, June 11, •ome very pleasing proceed- ings took place at the picturesque old mansion of Rhagatt, on the occasion of the presentation to Mrs. Lloyd, who is about leaving the place where she has gained so much esteem and love, in anticipation of the coming of ago in August next of her nephew, the heir to the estates. At a meeting held in the National School, Llansantftraid, on Monday evening, the ISth February last, it was unanimously re- solved that a committee of those present, with power to add to their number, be formed to solicit subscriptions for the purpose of presenting Mrs. Lloyd, of Rhagatt, ull her leaving the neigh- bourhood, with some token of esteem and gratitude. The matter was accordingly left in the hands of the following committee to carry out, and very ably was the work executed The Rev. David Evans, Rector of Llansanttfraid, chairman, Mr. T. H. Pryce North and South Wales Bank, Corwen, treasurer, Mr. Godfrey Parry, Llansantffraid, secretary, Messrs. Robert Jones, Tvnllwyn, Hugh Jones, 1 enyoont, John Jones, Fedw, Evan Beans Haf'ottywen, John Thomas, Cottage, David Evans, Brynllan John Hughes, Cileurych, Robert Evans, Tydu, Evan Thomas Jones Fron-newydd, Thomas Jones, Waun Sidan, Samuel Pa.rry, Dee Mount, George Edwards, Caregafon, John Jones Caenog, Thomas Jones, Plasnewydd, Thomas Beans, Carog' E. H. Philips, Penarth Quarry, Richard Evans, High- gate, Rev. Richard Owen, Bryneglwys, liev. John Owen, Llan- degla, Edward Jones, Groesfaen, Evan Edwards, Pentrebwlch, Michael Thomas, Llwynon, John Pierce, Hafod-yr-abad, John Edwards Tanycoed, Evan Evans, Hendreforfydd. On Tuesday, about two o'clock in the afternoon, the Committer waited upon Mrs. Lloyd and presented her with the testimonial, which consisted of a handsomely illuminated address and a massive silver salver. There was a large number of tenants and friends present to see the presentation, which was made in the entrance hall. The Rev. DAVID EVANS said he had a duty which he was quite certain he should not perform to his own satisfaction nor to that of those around him. It was rather a hard thing for a friend to speak of a friend to a friend. It was rather a sad duty for him, as it broke off a friendship whieh had existed for the sixteen years he had been in that parish. 'That was a long period in any one's lifetime. Mrs. Lloyd had ever been the kindest of friends, and had never made any distinction between church and chapel, but had extended a hand to all in need of it. (Hear, hear.) What he would wish to say was, he thought, embodied in the address, which he would read To MRS. LLOYD, OK RHAGATT.. "DEAR MADAAI, W ecannot part from one who has been formore than nineteen years our faiththl and sympathising friend without attempting, however imperfectly, to express our feeliug of regret at your departure from amongst us. "The accompanying silver salver we ask y«>u to accept, not for its intrinsic worth, but as a small memento of our esteem and affection. Your separation from our midst will be long felt by those who have always known where to look for relief and con- solation in the dark hour of sickness and sorrow. Your high Christian qualities have obtained for you the devout attachment n and sincere admiration of your subscribers. As the poor man's friend the guide to the simple; the dying man's comforter all this we know, and feel the loss will be ours. And we pray our Heavenly Father will bless you with a continuance of the health and happiness which He has hitherto accorded you. On behalf of your Tenants and Friends, I subscribe myself yours faithfully, "DAVID EVANS. Rector of Llansanttfraid. June, 1878." He would now ask Mrs. Lloyd to accept that address from the hands of the son of the oldest tenant upon the estate. (Ap- plause.) Mr. ELLIS JONES, Plasllanynys, then handed the address to Mrs. Lloyd. It was neatly framed in a rich gilt frame, and had a vignette of Mrs. Lloyd in the corner, and below, the Arms of the Lloyd Family. It was designed and illuminated by Mr. Edwin Roberts, 19, Brunswick-street, Liverpool. The Rev. D. EVANS, continuing, said he had now to present Mrs. Lloyd with the silver waiter. Of course in itself it was not of very great value, but the way in which it was given set great value upon it, more especially as it came almost exclu- sively from those who earned their livelihood by the sweat of their brow. No doubt if the occasion had been more widely known, and he had been blamed that he had not made it so, the value of the gift might have been trebled. He would ask Mrs. Lloyd to accept the salver from the hands of Mr. Parry, the senior churchwarden. (Cheers.) Mr. PARRY then handed the salver to Mrs. Lloyd. It was very richly chased, and round the Family Arms ran the follow- ing inscription Presented to Mrs. Lloyd, of Rhagatt, by her tenants and friends in token of their deep esteem and gratitude, on her leaving the neighbourhood. June, 1878." The Rev. RICHARD OWEN, Bryn Eglwys, said he had come there that day with mixed feelings of joy and regret; of joy at the thought of their presenting a token, however small, of esteem and gratitude towards Mrs. Lloyd, and of regret at the departure of one who had done so much good, and who had so endeared herself to those in that neighbourhood. His memory carried him back to the time when he was a Curate at Llansant- ffraid, and the remombrance of the lady who was now about to depart from amongst them, was one of unbroken esteem and gratitude. He hoped that the rich blessings of health and strength might be accorded to Mrs. Lloyd for many years to come. (Cheers.) The Rev. BASIL JONES, vicar of Llanfair D.C., said he wished to say a few words on behalf of friends in the Vale of Clwyd. He need not say that it was a sincere pleasure to him personally, as he was sure it was to all present, to come to Rhagatt upon that occasion. They, in the Vale of Clwyd, equally with those in the Vale of Edeyrnion, were glad to tind an occasion to ex- press their feeling towards Mrs. Lloyd. He appreciated the difficulty of saying in that lady's presence one-half of what ought to be said in her praise. (Hear, hear.) He felt sure that all who knew her would feel certain that she was the last person in the world who would have wished to have had published a list of her good deeds. (Hear, hear.) As a clergyman of a parish, he could say that there were many things in which the clergy had need of the support of their parishioners. He alluded to such works as the building of parish schools, and school houses, and the restoration of churches. He was sure that he was stating not only the opinion of the clergy and laity in the Vale of Clwjd but the opinion of all there present that day who knew Mis. Lloyd, when he said that no one could have been more zealous or generous in this direc- tion than the Lady of Rhagatt. (lien, guiding principle had been a high sense of the responsibility of her posi- tion, or, in plain words, that in holding property we were not our own masters, but the stewards of God. (Hear, hear.) It would ill become him to allude to the many kindnesses he had received personally from Mrs. Lloyd. She had been that day reminded that she was about to resign her position at Rhagatt. They must all feel very sorry at the prospect of parting with an old friend, and especially with such a kind friend as Mrs. Lloyd. (Hear, hear.) They felt pleasure at being allowed to express their gratitude to Mrs. Lloyd, but deep was their regret at the prospect of so soon being parted from her. He trusted that the future master of Rhagatt might make it one of the objects of his life to imitate the good qualities of his predecessor. (Cheers.) Mrs. LLOYD, in reply, said—I do not know how sufficiently to thank you for all your kindness, and for these beautiful presents. When I am far away from here they will be a remembrance to me of the years spent amongst you, and of the many kind friends I have here. I am very grateful to you for coming here to-day, and very sorry it will be the last time I shall receive you here. The Yen. Archdeacon FFOULKES asked permission to add a few words on behalf of Mrs. Lloyd, and to thank them on her behalf. He quite agreed with the remarks of the last speaker as to the propriety of a high sense of the responsibility which devolved upon those occupying a position. Meetings of that kind taught them the lesson that young and old should feel that what they possessed in this world belonged to them only for a short time, and he hoped that meeting would leave a deep feeling in all their hearts. It showed them also that if they tried to do their best for their fellow men they would have that great re- ward here, the confidence and esteem of their fellows. Mrs. Lloyd was carrying away with her her reward for her many ex- cellent deeds, a reward which they had added to by their k-inri. ness thafday, and if anything could cheer her heart when she had left Rhagatt, it would be the feelings which they had im- upon it that day. (Applause.) The company, to the number of upwards of sixty, were after- wards entertained at luncheon.

l;RKSEXTAn°N BY THE SUNDAY SCHOOL CHILDREN. In the afternoon the children of Llansantffraid Church Sunday School marched up to Rhagatt for the purpose of giving expres- sion to their gratitude to Mrs. Lloyd for her unvarying kindness towards them. The children were received by Mrs. Lloyd and her friends at the entrance to the hall. The HECTOR of Llansanttfraid said they now came to what he thought was the most pleasant part of the day's proceedings. Since he had been in that place, for the last sixteen years, he had never missed Mrs. Lloyd from the Sunday School. She was there as constantly as he was himself, when at home, and if her health permitted it, and to the school and school children her departure would be a most serious loss. The Sunday School wished to peseut Mrs. Lloyd with that beautiful Bible and Church service. He was sure Mrs. Lloyd would value them as highly as the other things she had received that day, on account of those by whom they were Presented. He asked the oldest member of the Sunday School to hand the books to Mrs. Mr. OWEN then handed the volumes to Mrs Lloyd The Bible was bound in brown morocco leather, black relief with gilt corner-pieces^ service was boin(1 in green morocco, with gilt cross corner-pieces, and clasD and was richly illuminated. The books were procured from' Messrs Parkins andGotto, Oxford-street.In the Bibirwa Titten the following inscription VCHYHDI Presented to Mrs. Lloyd, of Rhagatt~t^ther with iTwrh Service, by the Church Sunday School of Llansanttfraid Plvn dyfrdwy, in token of deep esteem and affection, on her leavfne the neighbourhood. June, 1878. Mrs. LLOYD, in reply, said—I thank you very much f„r beautiful books. I shall value them very much indeed -inn every time I use them I shall think of those I have left behind me. I hope you will all still go on meeting in the same nir schoolroom. It has been my greatest happiness since I liv«d here to be one of you. (Applause.) The Ven. Archdeacon FFOULKES added a few words, and ex pressed the hope that they would remember the lessons Mrs Lloyd had taught them in the school, and as they left it a children he trusted they would return to it as teachers, and if .any of them went to new parishes that they would offer them- selves as Sunday School teachers. (Hear, hear.) The school children and aged people were afterwards enter- tained at tea, &c. Mrs. Lloyd afterwards shook hands with each of the tenants and bade them severally farewell.

CORRIS. TEMPERANCE FESTIVAL.—The annual temperance festival was held here on Wednesday and Thursday, May 29th and 30th, and lectures on the temperance cause in its different aspects were delivered at Shiloh, Salem, Rehoboth, and Aberllefeni Chapels by the Revs. William Edwards, Aberdare, David Phillips, Swansea, and John Griffiths, Cwm Rhonda. The meetings were presided over by Mr. D. Owen, Brynawel, except the morniag meeting, when the Rev. J. C. Williams took the chair in his absence. The services of the Corris Choral Union," under the able leadership of Mr. H. Lloyd Jones (C.M.), added much to the success of the festival. SUNDAY CLOSING.—A meeting in favour of closing public-houses on Sunday was held at Shiloh Chapel. Mr. D. Owen, Brynawel, in the chair. Mr. John Owen, Brynteg, proposed, and the Rev. W. Wil- liams, C.M., seconded the first resolution, which was as follows: That this meeting is of opinion that the sale of intoxicating liquors on the Lord's day is productive of a large amount of drunkenness, irreligion, pauperism, and crime among the people, and inasmuch as it is enacted that other trades shall not be pursued on that day, it is both impolitic and un- fair that such sale should be sanctioned, as at present, by the laws of the realm." The resolution was carried unanimously.—Mr. John Griffith, Chapel-street, proposed, and the Rev. J. C. Williams, Independent minister, seconded the second resolution, viz., "That a petition in favour of Mr. Wilson's Sunday Closing Bill be signed on behalf of this meeting, and forwarded to the member for the county, and that he should be requested to support the same by his vote." This resolution also was unanimously carried. The third resolution was pro- v, posed by Mr. Evan Griffith, Aberllefeni, and seconded by the Rev. Samuel Owen, Tanygrisiau, That this meeting is of opinion that it would be desirable to have a house-to- house canvass through the whole of North Wales, with a view of ascertaining the feeling of the people in connection with Mr. Wilson's Sunday Closing," and this resolution met with similar approval.

PORTMADOC. EXPERIMENTS WITH EXPLOSIVES.—On Thursday, May 30, a series of experiments of interest to all who are users of explosives was made by Messrs. Vivian and Co., of Portmadoc, at Gwynfryn, near Llanystumdwy, the seat of Mr. H. J. E. Nanney, in breaking up, by means of lithofracteur, a nuraber of old stumps of trees, on which, quoting the words of a letter placed in our hands for perusal, "dynamite had been tried withouttholeastsuccess." After one or two trial shots to ascertain the best position for the holes, the results attained were marvellous. The stumps, mainly of beech, and varying from 18 inches to more than two feet in diameter, and running up to six feet or more across the roots, were in some instances split in half, in others quartered, and again in others cut into numerous sections, and all so much shaken as to be readily broken up by wedge and crowbar, the whole giving evi- dence of the really giant power possessed by this newly introduced explosive. Further experiments were after- wards made in breaking up large boulders of trap rock with equally successful results, in some instances the cart- ridge, without any borehole, being simply laid on the sur- face of the rock and covered with a sod of turf. To trate the safety of the explosive, a cartridge was lit in the open air, which burned quietly away.

FFESTINIOG. Y CYMDEITHASAU CYFEILLGAR.—Eleni, allau o nifer mawr, nid ydym yn gwybod ddarfod i ddim ond dwy gangen gymdeithas orymdeithio. Y mae hyny i raddau yn cilio y blynyddoedd diweddaf. Pa fodd bynag, wyth- nos i'r Sadwrn diweddaf, a dydd Llun y Sulgwyn, cafwyd eithriadau; y gyntaf ydoedd cangen yr Odyddion yn Tanygrisiau, gyda seindorf yn ei blaenori; a r ail ydoedd y Gymdeithas Lesgarwch (yr lieu glwb), yr uu modd. Cynhaliodd y llecliabiaid a'r canghenau eraill o'r Odyddion eu cyfarfodydd blynyddol, ac ar y cyfan cav/n fod y cymdeithasau ieuainc oil mewn sefyllf.i pur lewyrchus, tra yr ochr arall yr oedd yr hen yn dioddef cryn lawer. FESTRI BIAVYFOL.—Dydd Sadwrn, yn y club room, cynlialiwyd festri neillduol i ystyried y cwestiwn pwysig o fwrdd lleol. Etholwyd Mr. Davies, Caerblaidd, i'r gadair. Cawn yn bresenol hefyd y Mri. J. E. Greaves, D. LI. Jones, E. P. Jones, Diphwys, D. Williams, Glasdo, a nifer Iluosog iawn o'r trethdalwyr. Egluroddy Llywydd aincan y cynulliad, a galwodd ar umryw o aelodau y Parochial Committee i draethu eu teimlad, sylwedd pa un ydoedd cwbl anghymwysder y pwyllgor uchod at gario allan welliantau iechydol yn y plwyf. Fod eisoes draul- iau mawrion, ond mai ychydig iawii oedd yn cael ei wneud at wella petliau. Gofynwyd nifer o gwestiynau, .y rhai a atebwyd yn benaf gan Mr. G. H. Ellis, cyfreitVuwr y Bwrdd Iechydol. Datganodd amryw o amaethwyr eu anghydsyniad a'r symudiad, ac a^vgrymwyd mai teg a fmtsai gwneud y plwyf yn amrywiol wards. Cafwyd amryw o elfenau eraill oedd yn anghymeradwy gan y trethdalwyr. Ar y diwedd rhoddwyd y cwestiwn o ie neu nage yn ffafr cael Bwrdd Lleol, pryd y pleidleisiodd 19 trosto, a 23 yn ei erbyn. Safodd nifer p"r luosog yn ganolog. Ni hawliwyd polio y plwyf gan un blaid, ac felly yn ol syniad y plwyfolion y mae y pwnc wedi ei ben- derfynu. YMWHLIAD AG ABERYSTWYTH.—Nid yn fynych yn ddiau y bydd y dref uchod yn cael ymweliad mwy lluosog na'r un a aeth o Ffestiniog dydd Llun diweddaf. Cyfrifir fod rhif yr ymdeithwyr yn 1,000. Ymddygodd pawb yn rhagorol.—COFNODYDD.

LLANFAIR-JUXTA-HARLECH. CONCKRT.—A very successful concert was given in the National Schoolroom on Friday evening, May 31st, Mr. Thomas, of Caerffynon, in the chair. Mrs. and Miss Davies presided at the pianoforte, and the glees were ac- companied upon the harmonium by Mr. Dee Bois. Mr. F. Edwards, of Harlech, very ably conducted the glee singing, and gave his solos in his usual able manner. The pleasing and effective vocal contributions of the Misses Thomas, Caerffynon, added greatly to the success of the evening. The following were the various pieces per- formed :—Duet, pianoforte, "Airs from I Puritani,"Mrs. and Miss Davies; glee, Trewch, trewch y tant;" song, Mr. F. Edwards; duet, "I would that my love," the Misses Thomas; song and chorus, Anhawdd rhoddi hen Delynau," Mr. F. Edwards; song, "Over the merry Campanian Plains," Miss Thomas; duet, "Y Bugail Dedwydd," Messrs. Edwards; glee, "0, Gymru Anwylaf;" song, "0 Sophia," Mr. Du Bois; quartett, Boat Song," Miss L. Thomas, Miss Richards, and Messrs. Edwards; solo, pianoforte, "II Trovatore," Miss Davies glee, "Yr Haf;" duet, pianoforte and har- monium, Gloria in Excelsis," Mrs. Davies and Mr. Du Bois; song, "Nancy Lee," Mr. F. Edwards; glee, "O who will o'er the Downs so free song, Serenade from May Bias," Miss L. Thomas solo, with chorus, Os cynyg Iorwerth," Mr. F. Edwards duet, Matrimony," Mr. Anson and Mr. Du Bois; glee, "Y Gwanwyn;" instrumental; trio, "Hark, from the distant, &c. Miss L. Thomas, Miss Richards, and Mr. F. Edwards song, Miss Thomas; quartett; song, Mr. F. Edwards; finale, "God save the Queen." During the interval, Dr. Roberts, of Portmadoc, received great applause for his recital of "Adam's Will," and in reply to the vehement encore, gave an excellent delivery of a pathetic piece, "The Dying Soldier." At the conclusion, the Rector moved a vote of thanks to the Chairman, Dr. Roberts, and the Choir. The Chairman made an appropriate reply. On the motion of Dr. Roberts, thq ladies received a hearty vote of thanks. By her generous and personal interest Miss Richards contributed much to the success of the entertainment. The National Anthem, sung heartily by the assembly, and accompanied by both instru- ments, brought a very agreeable evening to a close.

TREGARON. THE CHURCH BAZAAR.-This bazaar, in the death of Colonel Powell, has lost a valuable supporter. It is to be hoped that the inhabitants generally will rally round the vicar and to some extent make up that loss POLICE COURT.-On Thursday, the 6th June, before R. J. Davies, Esq., and the Rev. O. Davies Thomas Griffiths of Llandyssul, hawker, was brought up in custody of P S Evan Evans charged with being drunk and riotous at Tregaron on the 4th June. Fined %s and costs, having been locked up since Tuesday.—Wiiliam Carney, hawker, was also brought up in custody of P S Evans charged with assaulting him and P.O. Pierce, No. 15, in the execution of their duty at Tregaron on the 4th June. Committed to the house of correction at Carmarthen for 28 days with hard labour.—On Tuesday, the 11th June, before the Rev. O. Davies, John Thomas Williams, of Manchester, was brought up in custody of P.S. Evan Evans, charged with being drunk and riotous at Tregaron on the previous night. Fined 10s., including costs, in default seven days' imprisonment.—Stephen Bowen and Michael Garvey, tramps, were charged by P.C. Thomas, No. 33, with begging in the town of Tre- garon on Monday. Discharged, and ordered to leave the town at once. PROPERTY SALE.-On Tuesday, June 11, Mr. J. T. Smith, whose ability as an auctioneer is well known, offered for sale several freehold farms, the property of Mr. John Davies, Antaron. The prices realized, it will be seen, were remarkably satisfactory, bath to the auctioneer and the seller, nor do we think the buyers were far wrong. Lot 1, Abercarvan, rent 9120, but considered to be worth 2150, sold to the tenant, Mr. Williams, for £ 7,300 or nearly 61 years' purchase. Lot 2, Cwmbrefi, not sold, but immediately after auction offer made to purchase by private contract. Lot 3, not sold, bidding not reaching reserve. Lot 4, Penlan, a fine farm of 229a. 2r. 19p., in in the very midst of Lord Lisburne's preserves and sur- rounded by his lands, rent only £ 80 a year, sold to Dr. Hughes, of Llanilar, for £ 5,000, or 62$years' purchase. A good auctioneer, and plenty of publicity, pay in these _lM'

"t;. CARMARTHEN. RAFFLING FOR DIAMO.Ni)s.-Tlie Carmarthen correspont dent of a South Wales paper writes:—A month or two ago a lady in London offered a set of diamonds for the benefit of the widow and orphans of the late bandmaster, Ander- son, of the R.C.A. Militia. A condition attached to the offer was that the jewellery must realise 100 guineas. The matter was in the hands of the Mayor of Carmar- then (Mr. Thomas Thomas), and he decided upon dividing the set^ into three prizes, and issuing 200 half-guinea tickets in a raffle for them. On Tuesday afternoon the drawing took place for them at the Assembly Room, Car- marthen, Mr. John Bevnon high-sheriff of Carmarthen- shire, presiding, and there being present besides, the Mayor, Mr. J. Lewis Phillips, Bolahaul, Major de Kant- yow, R.C.A.M., Capt. Bate, Mr. J. Lewis, T.C., Mr. J. Jenkyn Jones, Mr. D. Rosser, and Mr. C. Finch, T.C. The Mayor explained the mode in which the raffle l would be conducted, and further stated that the result I of this lady's handsome gift, together with other sub- ) scriptions he had received, realised' above £200 for the widow and 12 children. The winners were—1st prize, the brooch, earrings, and pendant, Mrs. Strictland, Car- marthen, No. on share list, 165; 2nd, the choice of I either bracelet, Miss Bednall, No. 126; 3rd, the second ( bracelet, Miss Alice Buckley, Carmarthen, No. 122. At I the close, the high sheriff proposed a vote of thanks to the mayor for his services. This was agreed to, and another vote to the chairman terminated the proceed- ings.

LLANILAR. I PETTY SESSIONS, FRIDAY, JUNE 7TH. Before Vaughan Davies, Esq., Lewis Pugh Pugh, Esq., H. S. Richa.des, Esq., and Morris Davies, Esq. Keeping a Doy without a Licence. Jones. Yspytty, admitted that he had kept a dog without a licence, and that he had it on the 23rd of February.—Mr. Pocock, Inland Revenue Officer, prosecuted, and said, in mitigation, that defendant had always taken out a licence before.—Fined ki 5s. Alleged Wilful a e hn Oliver, miner, The cr' M' e Alleged Wilful Damage.—John Oliver, miner, The Cottage, Llanfihangel Upper, was charged by John James, Devil's Bridge Hotel, with wilful damage to a sign-board and two locks on doors leading to the water falls at and two locks on doors leading to the water falls at Devil's Bridge, thereby doing damage to the amount of £ 2, on the 27th of April.—Mr. Griffith Jones appeared for the complainant, and Mr. Hugh Hughes for the defend- ant.—This was an adjourned case, and had been heard twice before.—John Malone, boots at the hotel, said that since his appointment in February, until Good Friday, he did not see the defendant. Until Good Friday, from the time of his appointment, Mr. James received the money and witness took the tickets for the falls. The first claim made by defendant was on Good Friday. On that day Oliver asked witness who authorized him to open the doors. Saw defendant and asked him why he had taken the sign-board down. Defendant said he had taken it down because it belonged to him. About half-past six, on the 26th of April, saw defendant go past the house with a chisel in his hand. Followed defendant, and saw him knocking the lock off the door. Went up to him a few minutes afterwards. Pushed the door and found the lock off. The defendant took his hat off, and said lie had as much right to knock the lock as to knock his own hat.—Cross-examined There were as many as a dozen visitors to the falls between February and Good Friday. Could not say how many there were. Defendant said the locks and sign-boards were his property.—Re-examined Went over the books, but could not remember that there were more than 100 visitors to the falls between 26th February and Good Friday.—John Wadding- ham, Hafod, produced an agreement between the liquidator of the Mid Wales Hotel Company and himself, That agreement gave him possession of the road in dispute. A receipt was put in from Mrs. Hughes to Mr. Eytou James, the official liquidator, for the rent of the falls from September, 1874, to September, 1875. Another receipt was put in up to September, 1876. Another re- ceipt from Mr. Waddingham up to 1877 was put in. Witness said he paid yearly, and the current year's rent was not due. He let the hotel and all his interest in it to Mr. John James.—Cross-examined: Took the falls from the liquidator, who was paying J630 a year. Had never seen Mrs. Hughes. Wrote to Mrs. Hughes on hearing of the disturbance, and asked her to prevent the annoyance. Had not been told byjMr. Lloyd that the falls had been let to defendants. Mr. Lloyd had always told him the reverse. Did not know the Company held a lease of the falls. Never heard of a lease.—By the Magistrates Had taken the road and the two gates, and it was for these things he paid. The land he paid for was what was re- quired to go down to the falls. Never had the least idea the falls were in the hands of the Olivers. John Francis auctioneer, said he was acting for Mrs. Hughes as agent, and Mr. Waddingham was the tenant, from whom rent was looked for. Mr. Waddingham was the tenant of the land Mrs. Hughes was interested in. Rent had been paid by Mr. Waddingham. Had seen Mrs. Hughes on Wed- nesday. She was seventy-six years of age.—Defendant's solicitor asked for an adjournment for the appearance of Mrs. Hughes, who had been subpaenaed to attend.—Case adjourned for a month.—During the hearing of this case Mr. Lewis Pugh Pugh and Mr. Morris Davies retired from the Bench. Tg-arelliiig witlioitt Tickets.-Sophia Hughes, Gwarallt, and David Davies, miner, Cwmystwyth, were charged by Inspector Humphreys with travelling on the Manchester and Milford Railway without tickets on April 27.—Henry De Courcey, stationmaster at Strata Florida, said that defendants were going out of the station without delivering up tickets. Went after them and found, after some trouble, that they had tickets as far a, Trawscoed.—The male defendant gave a wrong name at first, and the woman said she did not know whether she had a name or not. After giving his right name he said he was a great fool for doing so, as the Company would never have been able to find him out.—The man was fined £ 1, and costs, and the woman 5s., and costs. Alleged Cruelty to Aniiaals.-Elias Bonnor, Ochor- rhos, Llanfihangel, was charged with cruelly ill-treating two sheep in a field near Smeltry.—Supt. Lloyd said on May 10th he saw a ram and a sheep in a field. Saw two sheep and went to examine them. The sheep were grazing. A band of straw was tied round their necks, and one leg of each sheep was put through the band. The wool was off the leg. There was a slight abrasion of the skin. The leg through the band could not reach the ground. The defendant said there were hun- dreds of other sheep fastened up in that way.—P.C. Joshua Lewis was called to prove the state of the sheep, and said he never saw any tied up as tight as these were. Case dismissed.—Mr. Morris Davies left the Bench during the hearing of this case. Assault.—Joseph Jones, Lleyndrain, Yspytty Ystwvth, was charged by Margaret Wood with assaulting her at the parish of Yspytty Ystwyth, on the 9th of May.—Defen- dant did not appear.—Complainant said that on the 9th of May defendant tried to kick her, and then caught hold of her head and abused her. He afterwards kicked her. She went to a doctor, who examined her.—P.C. Thomas Jones said defendant was subject to fits and also an imbe- cile. The whole let were in receipt of relief from Tre- garon Union.—Tho Bench thought this was a ease which g the Tregaron Guardians ought to take notice of.—Case dismissed. Refusing to Pay Rates.—JohnJEvans and Margaretta Evans, Penlanucha, were chargedjwith neglecting to pay £ 12 3s., poor and highway rates.—The Overseer of Llan- fihangel gave evidence in the case.—Case adjourned, as some of the money was due from a former tenant.—The defendant said she was willing to pay if the overseer would prove that what he claimed was due.—The Overseers of Yspytty Ystwyth charged John Jenkins, Tycanol, Yspytty, with refusing to pay C4 5s. Some of the amount was said to be due from the former tenant as in the former case.—The Magistrates adjourned the case.—John Messer, Black Lion Inn, Yspytty Ystwyth, was proceeded against for 6s. 6d.—Mrs. Messer appeared, and said that there was a dispute as to the assessment.—Adjourned.—Some other cases were adjourned. The Assistant Overseer was reprimanded. Neglecting to Send Children to School.J enkin Williams, Blaenplwyf, was charged by David Jones, clerk to the Llanychaiarn School Board, with this offence.—No ex- cuse was offered, and the Bench ordered the child to attend school.—John Stephens, Tynewydd, Llanychaiarn, was charged with not sending two children to school.—Ordered ta attend school.—David Morgan, Ffoslas, similarly charged with not sending his daughter Catherine to school.—Defendant said he had no child of that name. It transpired her name was Kate.-Fined 5s.—Mr. Lewis Pugh Pugh retired during the hearing of these cases. Allowing Animals to Stray.-John Davies, Brynmaide, was charged with allowing his mare and colt to stray on the 10th May. Fined Is., and costs.—David Morgans, Glanrafon, charged with allowing six cattle to stray on the 10th of May near Llanilar, was fined 2s. 6d., and costs.—Thomas Evans, Wenallt Mill, charged with al- lowing three hogs to stray on the road near Wenallt, Llan- afon, was fined 2s. 6d., and costs. .Dritnkenitess.-Edward Lewis, fruiterer, Llanbadarn, was charged with being drunk and riotous at Lisburne Mines, Pontrhydygroes, on the 25th of May.-P.C. Joshua Lewis proved the case. Fined 5s., and costs.— William Jones, Troedrhiw, miner, was fined for being drunk at Yspytty Ystwyth, on the 25th of May.—P.C. Thomas Jones proved the case, and the defendant was fined 5s., and costs.-Thdinas Williams, Pantgwyn, and Henry Jones, Pontrhydfendigaed, charged with drunken- ness on the 4th of May, did not appear.—Warrants ordered for their apprehension.—David Pewell, Tancrach, Llanfihangel Upper, was charged with being drunk whilst in charge of a horse on the 13th of May, at Llanbadarn Fawr.—P.C. David Thomas said the defendant was help- lessly drunk, and it was necessary to send another home with the horse. -Fined 10s., and costs.

DERWENLAS. DISTRIBUTION OF FLANNEL. At two o'clock on Friday afternoon, May 31st, in the_ Independent Chapel, Mrs. Richards, the wife of Captain Evan Richards, Morben Hall, distributed one hundred and seventy yards of flannel to the poor people of this place. The flannel was bought by means of subscriptions collected in the neighbourhood and elsewhere at the time of the Captain's marriage, which took place OP the 16th of April. Captain Richards con- tributed most liberally towards the distribution. The Captain has done much good in the neighbourhood ever since he came to live at Morben Hall. Amongst those present on the occasion were—Messrs. David Lewis, Cyn- ffyrch, Robert Jones, Doldovey, David Thomas, Derwen- las, and Evan Evans, Morben Isaf some of whom made remarks suitable on the occasion. The chair was occupied by the Rev. T. Griffiths.

ABERYSTWYTH. PETTY SESSIONS, TUESDAY, JUNE 11.—Before David Roberts and John Rees, Esqs. Druitk-enne jexi'kins Watkins, Merthyr Tydfil, was fined 5s., and costs, Michael Walsh, Swansea, 5s., Hugh Roberts, Anglesey, 5s., and John Evans, Festiniog, 5s., for having been drunk on Monday, June 10th, at Aberyst- wyth. Vagrancy.-IV. Davies, Bethesda, was sentenced to one month's imprisonment for begging on Monday evening. Borrowing another Man's Hat.-David Evans, servant at Penwch was charged with having been drunk on Mon- day evening.—John Jones, mason, Princess-street, said, about six o'clock on Monday evening he was in his kitchen. He heard a noise, and on looking out saw a man with no' hat upon his head coming into the kitchen. It was the defendant, David Evans. He entered the kitchen, but afterwards took off complainant's hat, put it on and walked away with it, saying he would return it in a few minutes. Finding that the defendant did not return, com- plainant went after him. He found defendant on the street near the Town clock. On being asked for the hat defendant said he had only the one he had on his head, and that was his own.—P.S. D. Evans said, he was pre- sent and saw the defendant turned out of the Market Tavern. He was drunk. Later on in the evening Jones's wife fetched him to the Butchers' Arms, and in the street near that place he saw complainant and defendant. Com- plainant wanted witness to take defendant into custody on a charge of stealing the hat. He took prisoner into custody for drunkenness, and also for taking the hat.- The Bench believed there was no felonious intent in tak- ing the hat. They therefore fined tha defendant 2s. 6d., and costs, for drunkenness. PETTY SESSIONS, WEDNESDAY, JUNE 12.—Before David Roberts, Esq., Mayor, and Isaac Morgan, Esq. Alleged Assault on the Police.-Edward Edwards, Little Darkgate-street, was charged with assaulting P.C. Daniel II Jones on Monday, the 10th June. -Complainant said that on Monday night he, in company with another constable, was told defendant was fighting with another man near the town clock. Went up and saw defendant lighting with a man. Tried to induce defendant to go home, but he said complainant had no right to interfere, as he was not on duty. Defendant then struck complainant on the head. Tried to prevent defendant striking again, and some one ot hold f his coat behind and defendant ran away. The blows received from defendant broke complainant's hat all to pieces.—P.C. James Evans, the officer in company with last witness, described the assault, and said that a man named Williams struck the constable. Took hold of Williams, and on looking back saw Edwards striking the Williams, and on looking back saw Edwards striking the constable. Loosed Williams to go to the assistance of Edwards, and then Williams ran away.—Richd. Williams, High-street, said he was near the Lion on Monday, near a machine for testing strength. There was a man named Harry Wright also there. P.C. Daniel Jones offered to bet Harry Wright half a gallon that he was the stronger of the two. Harry Wright said he would only bet a quart, as ha had no more money. There was then a bit of a row near another machine and they went there. P.C. Daniel Jones then got hold of witness, who told him to leave him alone or he would strike him, and iie did strike him. The policeman's hat was kicked by boys whilst on the ground.—Harry Wright said he was near the Town Clock. Saw P.C. Daniel Jones, who said he would bet him half-a-gallon he was the stronger of the two.—Robert Owen said the first thing he saw was the policeman pushing Edwards down the street. Williams then went up to the policeman, who told him to keep quiet or he would take him too. Witness then took Wil- liams away.—Richard Morgan said he was at the Town Clock on Monday night. Did not see Harry Wright. Did not see Edwards. Did not see a fight. Did "not see nobody doing nothing" at all. All he saw was the policeman full of drink.—Supt. Lloyd said he must call evidence as to the accusation against the officer.-Sergt. Evans said he saw the officer, Daniel Jones, at the time referred to, and he was perfectly sober.—Supt. Lloyd said he rdso saw the officer just before the row, and was quite certain the officer was not at all under the influence of drink. If the magistrates thought this not sufficient he would bring Mr. Richards, grocer, in whose shop they were that evening, to testify to their sobriety.—A charge of a similar kind was brought against Richard Williams, High-street, who struck the defendant.—Complainant said Williams struck him first.-Cross-examined: Both the defendants struck complainant several time.—P.C. .fames Evans was again called and gave evidence as to Williams's share in the assault.—Mr. Ravenhill appeared for Edwards, and said that as regards the damage to the hat it fell to the ground.—The Magistrates' Clerk observed that it fell on the other defendant.—Edwards was fined 2s. 6d., and costs Williams was fined 2s. 6d., and costs, and ordered to pay 5s. Gd. for the hat.—The Bench said that they were quite satisfied the policemen were not under the influence of drink, and were doing their duty properly. UnlawiulTy Selling 31cat from a Cari.—John Jenkins was charged by Edward Ellis, lessee of the meat market, with this offence on the 7th June.—Complainant said that the defendant brought meat very near the market, and sold it.—Air. Griffith Jones, on behalf of defendant, admitted the meat was there, that it was offered for sale, &c.—Mr. Edward Ellis said he never charged more than the tolls laid down in the Act.—Morgan Morgans, land- lord of the Butchers' Arms, said there was a recess of land which belonged to the owner, and could be built upon. David Jones had known the Butchers'ArmsformanYYt:ars, and the piece of land had always been used for the pur- poses of the house.—Mr. Griffith Jones contended that the Act contemplated that the Local Board should purchase land from the Corporation, and should build markets. This had not been done.—There was a long contention be- tween Mr. Ellis and Mr. Griffith Jones as to the rights of persons to sell from their own premises, and to give per- mission to other people.—The Bench decided the offender was guilty, and a fine of Is. was inflicted.-lr. Jones asked for a case for the superior courts. *-Evan Jones, Llanarth, was charged with a similar offence.—James Jenkins said he agreed for the meat in the street after the meat was brought into the town. Fined Is., and costs.

TRE'RDDOL. PETTY SESSIONS, THURSDAY, JUNE 6TH.—Before Geo. Paddock and Ed. Jeffreys, Esqrs. Overseers.—Mr. R. Price, Tygwyn, was appointed assistaut-overseer for Ciarach and Mr. P. Jones, Penrliin, for Cynnillnaawr and Tyrymynach. Excise.—On the information of Mr. Pocock, supervisor, Richard Griffiths, Taliesin, Richard Jenkins, Penyw eni, John Jones, Penpompren, Ebenezer Benjamin, Pantydwn, James Jones, shopkeeper, Taliesin, Edward" Rowland Owen, Tanllan, David Pugh, Ynyscreigog, and David Jenkins, were each fined 25s. for keeping unlicenced dogs, Game Prosecution.—G. G. Williams, Wallog, charged W. Davies and Richard Jones, Mill-street, Aberystwyth, with having trespassed in search of game. Defendants did not appear.—John Jones, Sir Pryse's gamekeeper, said on the 2nd May he saw defendants beating bushes on land of John Richards, Tynpenmerch. Each had a dog. On going up to the men when they came out into the road, and asking them what they were doing, they said they were mending umbrellas. He searched Richard Jones and found a rabbit in his pocket. Davies had nothing. —James Pierce, gamekeeper, also in Sir Pryse's employ- ment, and P.S. Evans gave evidence, and defendant R. Jones was fined 40s. and costs, or 10 days. The case against Davies was dismissed. Mine Liceitces.-The consideration of an application by Mr. Granville, for a licence to store mixed explosives at Talybont mine was adjourned. An application for the Cambrian mine was granted. Stray Animals.-Thomas Evans, Felinfawr, Penybont, and Lewis Thomas, Tre'rddol, were each fined 10s. for allowing their animals to stray on the roads. Dra nk-en itess. --David Thomas was fined 2s. 6d. for having been drunk at Talybont, on June 1st.—Richard Morgans, miner, Penrhos, was fined 5s. and costs for having beeu drunk and disorderly on the same date, at Taliesin. Fighting on the Highway.—Edward Humphreys, Taly- bont, was fined 40s. and costs for having fought on the highway at Taliesin, on the 1st June. Richard Morris, grocer, Taliesin, and John Rees, eoa.chman at Penpompren, proved the charge. Stephen Evans, who admitted the offence, was fined 91 for having fought with the defendant in the last case. Both defendants were called on to pro- vide sureties to keep the peace for six months.

BORTH. THE CHURCH BAZAAR.—The Borth Church Bazaar Committee know that they have an arduous task in hand, and are resolved to leave no stone unturned in order to secure success. A thousand pounds is a large sum to raise at Borth, but it is far from impossible that the en- tire debt will be wiped off on the 8th and 9th of August. On Monday a meeting of the Committee was held at the Cariibrian Hotel, Borth, when Mr. Jones, one of the hon. secretaries, announced that seven or eight stalls had been taken by ladies in different parts. Mr. Thomas Savin had promised to act as curator of the museum, to which already had been made promises of valuable collections of pictures, old china, coins, &c. This will be one of the must interesting features of the bazaar. There will also be a Borth produce stall for the sale of home productions. This stall will be presided over by ladies in Welsh cos- tumes. A stall for flowers in pots and cut flowers, a wild beast show, and a fine art exhibition are to be among the attractions. Additional information will be found in our advertising colums.

LLANYCHAIARN. CONCERT.—On Friday evening, May 31, a concert was held at the Pontllanio new Schoolroom, under distin- guished patronage, when the following programme was gone through:—" Plygeingan," Llanychaiarn Choir; "The monkey song," Mr. E. Edwards; song, Mr. M. Davies song, Mr. D. Phillips; song. Miss Jenkins, Frondeg; "The Elfin's cave," the Misses Williams, Aberystwyth Native vale," Miss E. L. Jones A vintage song," the Choir song, Miss Davies, Pentre The gipsy countess," Miss Thomas, Penparke, and Mr.; C. Davies; "Mae ddraig fu'n Ymdoni," the Choir "Far away," the Misses Williams "Oh, let the night,' Miss A. Evans; Gathering flowers," the Misses Thomas, Penparke; "Comrades in Arms," the Choir, &c. The singing was remarkably good throughout, and Miss A. Davies, Cwmgoedwig, with her usual dexterity and taste, performed her part to the satisfaction and ad- miration of all present as an accompanist. The house was not so full as might have been expected, owing, no doubt to the admission fee being higher than is the general custom in this part, where the majority consider three- pence as much as they can afford on an occasion like this, but, notwithstanding, the handsome sum of 29 10s. 6ci. was realized, which will be devoted towards the building fund. Amongst those present were Mr. and Mrs. Hugh S. Richardes, Bryneithyn, Mr. and Mrs. Morris Davies, Ffosrhydgaled, Miss Davies, Tanybwlch, Miss Parry, Llidiarde, Capt. Will, Carog, the Misses Davies, Cwm- goedwig, &c. It is intended to license this room for Divine service in a few days, when special services will be held.

TOWYN. PETTY SESSIONS, FRIDAY, JUNE 7TH.—Before W. W. E. Wvnne D. E. Kirkby, and M. R. Pugh, Esqrs. Highways.— Mr. W. W. E. Wynne, Peni.rth, charged the Towyn Local Board of Health with having neglected to repair the road between the town and the Railway Station.—Mr. P. H. Hughes, the Board Surveyor, appeared, and on its being stated that the road was now in a fair condition of repair, the summons was withdrawn. Driinkeianess.-Rowland Jones, mason, Towyn, was, on the information of P.C. George Arthur, fined £ 2, and costs, for having been drunk and riotous in National-street, Towyn, on May 2"7th.—Allen Jones, Bryn Farm, Llanegryn, who appeared and admitted a charge of having been drunk whilst in charge of a horse, was fined 6d., and costs. A,,sa,tlt.- NVm. Jones, currier, Towyn, charged David Davies, Frankwell-street, with having struck him with his fist on the 8th May.—Defendant was bound over in the sum of £5 to keep the peace for six months. Transfer. The wine licence recently held by Mr. Richard Rees, chemist, was transferred to Mr. Frederick Hermann Varley (rroslioiz. Alleged Larceny. -Francis Savage charged James Bowen with having stolen a hat; but as it was proved that the hat had been taken in mistake, the prisoner was discharged.

MACHYNLLETH. THE LATE ARCHDEACON MORGAN. On Wednesday morning shutters were put up at most of the shops and private houses at Machynlleth during the hour of burial of the late Archdeacon Morgan, Rhyl, brother to Mr. Edward Morgan, solicitor. THE CORRIS TRAMWAY.—The contractors for the con- version of the Corris tramway into a railway foi locomo- tives are busily proceeding with their work, and it is ex- pected the line will be finished in about four months. It is believed the line is to be worked by a company. The train service will be a great advantage to Corris, which is rapidly increasing in size and importance. INQUEST.—On Thursday, June 13, an inquest was held, before D. Howell, Esq., at Caegidog Fawr, Cemmaes, intc the death of Morris Griffith, who was found dead in bee on Monday morning. From the evidence of Lewis Lewis deceased's cousin, it appeared that Griffith went on a visit to his cousin on Thursday, June 5, intending to stay a fev =- J days. He appeared to be in his usual health uu to Sun- day night, but on Monday morning he was found (lead in ins bea. The Jury returned a verdict in accordance with the evidence adduced. Morris Griffith was for sixteen vears a servant of Mrs. Pryce Buckley Wiliiallies, Pennant, near II Berriow, who, last May, pensioned him off with £ 50 in cash, and 5s. per week during life. B\IARP G.UARYANS, WEDNESDAY, JLNE 12.—Present: Air. U. Oillart, chairman, Messrs. J. J. Jones, Morgan Ed- wards, Griffith Griffiths, D. Evans, J. J. Humphreys, Griffith. Jones, And tew Roberts, John Morgan, L P. Davies, and Dd Evans, acting clerk. \1 u5*Te''ff administered during the past fortnight ilachynl.eth district, per Mr. Thomas Thomas, £ 32 Ss. to 172 paupers; Darowen district, per Mr. D. Howell. 1:49 4s 6d to LOU paupers and Pennal district, per Mr. John Jones, £ 49 4s 7d. to 24i paupers. Number in the house 32, last year 37; vag- rants relieved, 52. < m Correspondence. The Clerk read a letter from the Local irovernment Board, acknowledging the receipt of the memorial recently sent by the Board relative to the service of summons by affidavit. Another letter from the Central Board stated that •\lr. Murray Browne had reported that the Medical Officer neglected to record the dates of his visits to the Workhouse in the Indoor Medical Relief Book." The Guardians were con- sequently requested to draw the officer's attention to the matter, anu request him to comply with the regulations.

MONTGOMERYSHIRE CONGREGATIONAL ASSOCIATION. On Thursday and Friday, 6th and 7th June. the Congrega- tional Association for Montgomeryshire was held at Machvn- lleth. On Thursday at ten o'clock a conference of ministers ;UHI deacons was held, under the presidency of the Rev. J. R. Roberts, of Aberhosan, the chairman for the year. There were present the Revs. Josiah Jones. Independent lDiniter, Machynlleth, R. O. Evans, Samniah. O. Evans, Llanbrynmair, T. J. Rees, Carno, L. Loinlev, Bwiehftridd, J. S. Jones and R. Jones, Llanidloes, J. Davies, Shrewsbury, J. Lewis, Birmingham, E. Morris, ldan- rhaiadr, W. Evans, Peuvhontfawr, D. S. Thomas, Llanfair, J. Thomas, Glanhafren, G. Evans, Foe], and T, Griffiths, Der- wenlas; Messrs. E. Davies, Dolcaradog, J. Hughes Jones, Abeidovey, C. R. Jones, Llaniyllin, i £ Edwards, Soar, and other delegates. lhe minutes of the previous meeting held at LJan- silinliaving been read and confirmed, several matters arising therefrom were discussed and resolutions thereon passed. Sums of money were voted towards the support of cer- tain weak churches in the county. A vote was unanim- ously passed expressing the deep feeling of regret at the decease of Mr. John Griffiths (Gohebvdd). with a special reference to the important service he had rendered to the denomination in particular, and generally to the Welsli nation, Gohebydd having held a conspicuous place as a member of the Montgomeryshire Association. A suggestion was made respecting the tendency to war by a party in V-le cyuntrv, but inasmuch as a resolution in the same direction had already been passed at previous meetings it was thought undesirable again to do so. A general conference to discuss religious subiects was held at at two o'clock, when the Rev. 0. Evans, the chairman elect, took the chair, and the Rev. J. R. Roberts, on leaving it read a timely and suggestive paper on certain defects in the church. He referred specifically to the worldly spirit threatening the church, the want of co-operation among the members, dissatis- faction with the ordinary spiritual means of the church, lack of biotberly love, the want of due authority by the church over it, members, the absence of solemnity, and a practical forget- fuhn-ss of the absolute need of the influence of the Holy Spirit. Ine Kev. Josiah Jones afterwards moved a vote of thanks to Mr Roberts for the paper he had read, and the Rev. J. Davies, of Shrewsbury, seconded. The proposal was sup- ported by Mr. C. R. Jones, and agreed to. At the open conference, which ensued, the Rev. J. Thomas D.D., Liverpool, and the Rev. T. Rees, D.D., Swansea, were in- vitetl to deliver addresses. The rev. gentlemen complied, and their remarks were very effective. In the evening, at half-past six, a meeting was hekl at Graig tiiapel. ihe Rev. D. Thomas, Llanfair, commenced the service by reading and prayer, and the Revs. J. Thomas and T. Rees preached impressive sermons on Isaiah xliii., 25, and 1 Peteriii., 7. On Friday morning, at seven, the Rev. W. Evans, of Penybont- fawr, read and prayed at Graig Chapel, and the Rev. D. Morris. Llanrhaiadr, preached on Proverbs xiv., 23. At ten o'clock an open aii service w*as held in Garsiwn field, when the congrega- tion numoered from ^.OCK) to 4,000, 627 having arrived bv special excursion train from Oswestry, as well as a large influx from the other districts. The service was introduced by the Rev. Mr. Evans, of Penarth, and the Rev. W. Nicholson, Liverpool, preached on 1 Samuel xvii., 47, and the Rev. T. Rees on Psalm xix., 12. At two o'clock, at the same place, the Rev. J. Lewis, Birmingham, commenced the service by reading and prayer, and the Rev. W. Nicholson, Liverpool, preached from Romans iv., G-s; and the Rev. E. Herber Evans, Carnarvon, fi om I Kings iii., 9 11. At six o'clock the Rev. R. Rowlands, Bethesda, in- troduced the service, and the Rev. E. Herber Evans preached from Reveliitions i., 2, and the Rev. J. Thomas from Zephamiah i)., 2. All the services were edifying and impressive, and the congregation, though large, conducted itself in an admirable manner. It was very cheering to those immediately interested to find that not a sinjrle case of drunkenness was observed as the crowds left Machynlleth by train and otherwise. That fact was to be accounted ior to a great extent by the wise provision which had been made by the Independents of Machvnlleth to feed the multitude at a cheap rate in the Town Kali. The care and attention thus displayed was much appreciated by the victors. Although a few drops of rain fell in the morning of Friday, the weather afterwards cleared up, and was well suited for open air gatherings.

ECCLESIASTICAL. The Roman correspondent of the National Zeitung gives a very unsatisfactory account of the Pope's health, and states that his sufferings increase daily under the influence of the growing heat. His doctors insist that be must go into the country for a long period; but the Cardinals, with two or three exceptions, appear determined that he shall not yet leave_ Rome, and hope to prevent his leaving it at all. Sometimes he u said to be haunted by an imagination that he is threatened with the late of Clement XIV., and he hopes to avoid it by resignation of the Papacy. The Instransigentes do not wish him to take this step, but determine that he shall either resign or submit. The list of subjects for discussion at the Church Congress at Sheffield, in October next, was decided upon at a meet- ing presided over by the Archbishop of York. There are in all nineteen subjects. Amongst them are "Foreign and colonial missions," "Modern doubts and difficulties in relation to revealed religion," "Church properties and revenues in relation to the State," "Ecclesiastical patron- age," "Marriage laws as affecting the Church," "How to in- crease the influence of cathedrals and cathedral institutions," Sunday schools," The Churches in mountains, moors, and dales, and among navvies, brickmakers, and canal populations," The duty of the Church in relation to in- temperance," "The attitude of the Church towards popular literature and recreations," "Women's work in the Church," "Spiritual life: Its helps and hindrances," "Church music," and "What definite results as to the interpretations of Scripture have been produced by the discoveries in Egypt, Nineveh, Palestine, and the catacombs of Rome." There is to be a great meeting for working men. It

THE EAST. Constantinople, Monday. A report, signed by British, French, Greek, and Afi- trian Consuls at Phillippopolis has been sent to the Em- bassies here describing the reception given those gentle- men by General Dondonoff, Imperial Russian Commis- sioner in Bulgaria. He said, You are notjaccredited, and your status is simply that of private individuals." He ac- cused the British Consul of exaggerated reports at the instance of his Government.

RAINFALL AT GOGERDDAN. MARCH, APRIL, MAY, 1S73. D yc.f Mar. April May Day of Mar April May month. In. In. In. month. In. In. In 1 '49 — — 17 .15 .01 -23" 2 "22 16 18 « — -15 U 1 '49 17 .15 .01 -23 2 "22 16 18 « -15 U 3 '34 I 19 '15 -16 4 -09-06 20 — *23 5 "08 — 21 -03 — -03 6 "05 — -03 I 22 — -if; 7 "02 — "08 23 "14 -05 -15 S -04 35 I 24 IT .23 9 '15 — 25 "05 — '10 10 -04 -61 26 "20 — 11 '01 -08 I 27 "15 ']2 12 — .17 '24 28 -03 — -10 13 — "63 "36 29 — -24 — 14 — "25 ¡ 30 — *13 — ie '97 'r 31 "16 1"97 1-95 3-96 March April May IS 72 4"25 274 233 1S73 4'04 1-68 3 16 1874 4.02 1 49 3-26 1875 .87 1-91 2-09 1876 3-03 2"96 *62 1877 2-76 2-94 3*46

RAINFALL AT PENIARTH. For the month ending May 31, 1878. Day of Rain. Day of Rain, month. Inches, month. Inches. 1 •• '35 18 -10 2 19. -07 3 '23 20 .20 4 "02 21 -07 5 — 22 — 6 I 23 -15 7 11 24 7» 8 -14 25 -10 9 -55 26 10 27 11 "95 28 .06 12 -2r, 29 .06 13 '16 30 14 .05 31 — 15 -31 I 16 -01 —— 17 .34 Total. 5 07 G. MURRAY.

TIDE TABLE FOR ABERYSTWYTH ABERDOVEY, AND BARMOUTH. June. | Aberystwyth. Aberdovey. | Barmouth. ■c • ii c'1?! ^'tE' a-m- p.m. a.m. p.m. FRI.14 6 11 6 38 6 40 7 7 6 20 6 47 §at' H 4 rro 7 30 7 34 7 59 7 14 7 39 Sun.16 7 53 8 15 8 22 8 44 8 2 8 24 Mon.17 8 38 8 59 9 7 9 28 8 47 9 8 Tues.l8 9 21 9 42 9 50 10 11 9 30 <J 51 Wed.19 10 2 10 21 10 31 10 50 10 11 10 30 Thur.20 10 40 11 1 11 9 11 30 10 49 11 io

EOMAXRY CAVALRY.—Montgomeryshire Captain Sir \V. G. Williams, Bart., to be Lieutenant-Colonel, vice C. W. W. Wynn, resigned. The Hon. F. S. and Miss Hanbury Tracy's evening party will take place at 26, Ecclestone-square, on Friday, June 21st. THE REPRESENTATION OF CARDIGANSHIRE.—Mr. T. E. Lloyd, M. P has given an empliatic denial to the state- ment that he is retiring from the representation of Cardi- ganshire. NANNAU GARDENS RAINFALT--May, 1878, altitude of of guage, 690 feet; total inches, 7'86. Twenty-four days on which 0*01 inches or more rain fell. The rainiest day oc. [ curred on the 23rd. when l-25 inches fell. Rainfall cerre- sponding month, 1877,5*69 inches. Mean temperature of past month, 51 degrees. Remarks The wettest May we t have had for some years. Vegetation very forwards 7 Signed, GEOBQE COOK*.