The Cambrian News and Merionethshire Standard

CAMBRIAN RAILWAYS.—Approximate return of traffic receipts for the week ending 9ch June, 1878. Miles open. 17<?i- Passengers, parcels, &c., £2,09ô; mer- chandise, minerals, and live stock, £1,806; total for the week, £ 3,902. Actual traffic receipts for the correspond- in0, week last year. Miles open, 178.}. Passengers, parcels, &c., £ 1,842; merchandise, minerals, and live stock, £ 1,832; total for the week, t3, C,74. Aggregate from commencement of half-year to this date, £ 78,190, last year, £ 77,504. BRECON AND MERTIIYR RAILWAY (61 miles open).- Traffic Statement for the week ending June 9, 1878. Passengers, parcels, &c., £294 9s. 2d. goods and live stock, £ 900 7s. 5d.; total, £1,194 16s. 7d.; £1911s. 9d. per mile per week. Corresponding week last year—(61 miles open): Passengers, parcels, &c., JE305 6s. od goods and live stock, £ 839 4s. 6d.: total, £ 1,144 10s. 6d.; £ 18 15s. 3d. per mile per week.—Increase for this week, E.506s.1d. Aggregate for 23 weeks, 1878, £ 25,738 5s. 3d. aggregate for 23 weeks, 1877, £ 27,130 16s. 7d. Decrease for 23 weeks, £ 1,392 11s. 4d.

MR. T. E. LLOYD, M.P., AND THE TnfES. SPEECH OF MR. DAVID DA VIES, M.P. On Wednesday there was opened in a large marquee in Pantychefon-field, near the Priory, an eisteddfod on a scale of unusual magnitude. The proceedings were graced by the presence of the borough and county mem- bers, Mr. D. Davies and Mr. T. E. Lloyd, the former of whom presided over the afternoon proceedings, and the latter over the morning assembly. Both the members arrived at Cardigan late on Tuesday evening. They were met by the mayor, aldermen and councillors in their civic robes, and an enthusiastic procession went round the town. Mr. D. Davies was the guest of the mayor (Mr. J. Williams) during his stay. Wednesday's proceedings began with a procession, formed at the Guildhall, at 8.30 a.m., composed of the Mayor and Town Council, the Naval Reserve, the clubs of the district in full regalia (the three chairmen of the day being hon. members of the Loyal Glantivy Lodge of Oddfellows), the eisteddfod committee, and the tradesmen generally of the town, who, in spite of the pouring rain, sturdily perambulated the streets prior to the opening of the eisteddfod at ten o'clock. The platform was tastefully adorned with plants in pots, and an abundance of bunting, mottoes, &c. The president of the morning meeting, Mr. T. E. LLOYD, M.P., opened the proceedings punctually with the customary address. He took occasion to reply at some length to the article on Wales and the Welsh, which ap- peared some time ago in the columns of the Times, and caused a good deal of surprise and indignation throughout the Principality. What he complained of in regard to that article was not the criticism, but the sneering tone in which it was written, and the contempt displayed for Wales by people ignorant of the Welsh language. If Wales was behind-hand—if England and Scotland were ahead of her-there were good reasons for it. Wales had not enjoyed the same advantages as had England, Scot- land, and Ireland. Dr. Chalmers attributed the progress of Scotland to three causes—to the absence of endow- ments, to its excellent parochial schools, and to the oppor- tunities afforded to all classes for obtaining university edu- cation. Until quite lately they had no university educa- tion for Wales, and no common schools to speak of. plause.) It had been charged against Wales that shehaa not produced any great men. Let him refer them to a few names of which Wales had a right to be proud. The first whGill he would name as having been an honour to Wales was the late Sir George Cornewall Lewis—(applause) —well known as a statesman of mark. Let him mention the sculptor Gibson, a Merionethshire man, who had left behind him a most worthy name. (Applause], Look, too, at General Picton as an instance of a military Welshman of renown. No one could read what the Duke of Welling- ton said of General Picton and afterwards doubt that he was one of the greatest men the century had brought forth. He might also allude to that great lawyer, Lord Kenyon, a judge who had obtained the highest position in the English courts of judicature, who came from Wales. Again Owen Jones, who decorated the Crystal Palace of 1871, was a Welshman. Though, he building was not originated by him, he decorated it, and he (the President) thought he improved the taste of their Saxon friends when he did so. The last name to which he should refer would be that of the Rev. Thomas Price (Carnhuanawc)—loud applause)—a name dear to every Welshman, and never to go out of remembrance in connection with the study of their land and literature. It was now nearly 2,000 years since the first records of the Cymraeg people commenced. During that period they had occupied the same hills and the same valleys, and had gone on speaking the same tongue as their forefathers. How many changes had taken place during that long period in Europe ? How many nations had come and gone; how many lauguages had entirely disappeared? Yet they in Wales occupied the same mountains and valleys, and spoke the same tongue as their ancestors. Welsh was the oldest living vernacular language in the world. (Applause). This fact alone, he thought, showed that there was some- thing peculiar, something singular in their race, to have preserved their language and territory unchanged, when all the rest of Europe had undergone such mighty con- vulsions. He wanted to say a word on the influence of their Welsh traditions upon the literature of Europe. When the Goths and barbarians overthrew the Roman Empire and the Imperial city, they not only destroyed the city but the very language of Rome disappeared. After that there was a long period of 400 years, during which time the modern languages of France, Germany, Spain, and Italy rose. It took 400 years before those languages were fixed. There were extant specimens of the language of France during those early periods, during the eighth and ninth centuries, and the French language then was so much like Latin that any person acquainted with Latin would readily understand that early French. Modern French developed about the eleventh or twelfth centuries, and then became pretty much what it is now. No liter- ature existed in those countries during those dark ages. They had no literature, for where there was no language there could be no literature. The trouveres and trou- badours had no traditions of their own; they had been destroyed or lost long ago. They therefore took for subjects the Welsh traditions, and the topics on which they sang were the legends of King Arthur and the knights of the Round Table—(applause)— Queen Guinevere, Merlin the Enchanter, Launcelot of the Lake. (Applause.) Were not the Welsh, then, en- titled to be proud of their literature ? He concluded his address by quoting the opinion of a Berlin professor, as to the value of the philological study of Welsh, and dwelling on the fact that it had survived as a spoken tongue "while Sanscrit and Hebrew had perished, and Arabic' had become the language of a few nomadic rob- bers. With regard to Welsh University education, he (the president) must say that he did not think their Eng- lish friends had behaved well to them in the matter. They ought to enjoy advantages possessed by England, Scotland, and Ireland. Welshmen must not be content with promises, but must insist on something tangible. Whatever he could do in this direction he promised to do, and he would use his utmost efforts to bring about the obtaining of a grant to the University College of Wales. (Cheers.) The business of the morning was then proceeded with. The adjudicators for music and singing were Owain Alaw and Eos Morlais; for prose, poetry, &c., Dewi Wyn o Essyllt. Rev. Benjamin Thomas (Myfyr Em- lyn) was conductor. The first item on the programme was the addresses by bards in Welsh, Ysgawenydd and Nathan Dyfed (Jonathan Reynolds, Merthyr). Amongst the prizes were the follow- ing Pianoforte solo, one competitor, Miss Daniel, St. Mary's-street, Cardigan. The solo was Handel's "Harmonious Blacksmith," for children from twelve to fifteen years. The adjudicator declared the young lady worthy of the prize. £ 2 2s. for a poem of not over 300 lines, in English or Welsh, on the Vale of Tivy—E. Davies, Board School, Lampeter Velfrey. Competition for the double glee, "Sisters of the sea," by W. Jackson. Prize jE5, given by Mr. T. E. Lloyd, M.P. The Cardigan party carried off the prize. Five competed for the two guinea prize, offered for the best essay, English or Welsh, on female modern fashion in dress. Divided be- tween Miss Parry, Blaenporth, and Miss Thomas, Foundry House, Fishg lard. The guinea prize for the model of hand life-size in clay, given by Mr. Frank Miles, was awarded to Mr. T. Pierce, brick and pottery works. D. Davies, Cardigan, carried off the prize in the competition in baritone solo, Y Cymro," by D. Emlyn Evans. Best essay, Welsh or English, on the advantages derived by the district by the extension of the railway to Cardigan, more especially appertaining to husbandry. The prize was divided between William Young, a printer at the Observer Office, Cardigan, and Griffith George (Grvtfydcl Dyfed), Aberdare. The iast item on the morning's programme was the most im- portant—the competition on Pa fodd y cwympodd v Cedyrn," by D. Emlyn Evans (English or Welsh words). The prize offered •was £ 30, and a silver medal to the leader. Four choirs com- peted The Cardigan No. 1 (Benjamin Evans, conductor); the Cardigan No. 2 (Benjamin Lewis, conductor); the Aberbank Choir (— Peters, conductor); the Fishguard Choir (John Harris, conductor). The choirs were not to number less than 70 voices, or more than 100. The competition was very close, and the ad- judication was deferred until the afternoon. The marquee was well filled in the afternoon. The Conductor having announced that the president, Mr. David Davies, would address the meeting in Welsh, The PRESIDENT, after some preliminary observations, went on to criticise, in the vernacular, the Times article which had been alluded to in the morning by Mr. Lloyd. The conductors of the Times, he said, did not understand Welsh, consequently were ill-fitted to judge of Welsh character. He would go further than Mr. Lloyd in condemning this English unappreciation of the Welsh. He referred to the many eminent Welsh preachers of the present day, and asked how was the Times editor likely to be able to judge of their ability ? English business transac- tions were carried on in English, and of necessity the Welsh laboured under a disadvantage in that respect. They had not enjoyed the opportunities of education which the English had. He comically observed that if one old goose was fatter than another, there was generally a reason to be supplied in the difference of feeding—a remark which caused merriment. He contrasted the systems of Welsh and English education, and showed how the latter was superior to the former. That the English education system was superior to the Welsh was no particular credit to the English intellect. It only demonstrated in how much the English lacked the intuitive talent of the Welsh. For instance, the inordinately fat pig had usually been reared by a big expenditure in food, and the Welsh had not had the meat to fatten them up which had been supplied to their Saxon neighbours so abundantly. He contended that the Welsh, whatever might be their deficiencies, shone in possession of natural talent; and had they enjoyed the same educational facilities as the English, they would have been at present equal to the English, if Rot far superior. After giving several amusing and characteristic illustrations, in point, he said he would go farther than Mr. Lloyd in his estimate of the antiquity of Eisteddfodau. He held that these assemblies h id existed since the time of the patriarch Abraham, who dwelt in a tent like this (pointing to the flapping canvas of the marquee). (Laughter.) He, the speaker, had himself been in Egypt, and had seen large meet- ings similar to this, where there were all kinds of music in full swing, creating every imaginable kind of noise. (Laughter.) He was of opinion that Eisteddfodau had been handed down from the days of the Bible, long before the period Mr. Lloyd estimated. He urged them not to be vexed or annoyed by criticism like that of the Times, but as a reply, to train their young people up to the mark, and they would presently be gratified by seeing the Times alter its tune. (Cheers.) The Eisteddfodau were designed for recreation rather than anything else, but incidentally, they brought out Welsh talent in a re- markable way. Wales was the most beautiful country, far more delightful than the flats and lowlands of England; and more- over, they had the prettiest lasses and women in the whole world. The girls in St. Petersburg and Moscow, reared in a cold climate, had struck him as most resembling them. Aftersoine other observations, the programme was proceeded with. Six competed for the prize for singing the duet, "Flow gently, Devadivided between Messrs. Davies and Jenkins, Cardigan," and Messrs. Lewis and Davies, Blaenanerch. The prize £ 5j for an historical essay on Cardigan Castle, was divided between B. Rees, Gronant, and Evan Davies, Compton House, Fishguard. For the_ best tendering of the congregational tune "Rhyl" (Ieuan Gwyllt's collection). Fishguard choir won. Six composi- tions were sent in for thj Welsh Ode (Awdl) on Civilization," and the prize fell to W. W. Evans, St. David's, schoolmaster Llandyssil, who was chaired with the mystic rites and cere- monies of bardism. The adjudication on the chief musical com- petition Pa fodd y cwympodd y Cedyrn," postponed from the morning, was read. The prize went to the Aberbank choir. Benjamin Evans and party took the prize for the soldiers' chorus from "Faust," sixteen voices. Miss Rees, Trefach, won the prize for the soprano solo, "Y Gardotes Fach," Professor Parry took the prizs for a congregational tune. The last competition waRor choirs not less than fifty in number; prize tio, for the best performance of "Gwalia Wen," Welsh or English worrl, by J M. Jenkins, Mus. Bac., Trecastie; the prize was divided be-I tween Mr. Benjamin Lewis and party, and Mr. Griffith Thomas and party. The weather became worse and worse at the close of the day, notwithstanding which over 2,000 were probably present. The proceedings ended with a vote of thanks to Mr. D. Davies, M.P., the president for the afternoon.

BETHESDA EISTEDDFOD. Despite unfavourable weather, heavy rain falling almost incessantly the greater part of the day, the second annual Bcthesda Eisteddfod, which commenced on Wednesday, June 12tli, attracted a large concourse of people. The proceedings were prefaced by the custom- ary gorsedd, at which the Revs. E. Stephen (Tanymar- ian), Robert Thomas (Ap Vychan), Messrs. J. Pritchard (Gaerwenydd), Ap Gwilym Llechid, and Dewi Glan Ffrydlas, were the chief bards. A procession, headed by the Penrhyn baud, in whose ranks were the local lodge of Oddfellows, and the members of the com- mittee, shortly before noon escorted to the pavilion the president of the day, Mr. J. J. Evans, manager of the Penrhyn quarries. The president was supported on the platform by the Ven. Archdeacon Evans, the Revs. D. W. Thomas, rector of St. Ann's, J. Jenkyns, rector of Penmachno, Robert Thomas, vice-principal of Bala In- dependent College, R. Rowlands, Bethesda, Mr. W. J. Parry, president of the North Wales Quarryinen's Union, and others. The chief choral competition in singing a chorus from The Storm of Tiberias," the composition of Tanymarian, the conductor for the day, for which 20 guineas and a medal were offered, proved a walk over for the Penrhyn Choral Union, who sang under the leadership of Mr. R. T. Lloyd.

MACHYNLLETH. TEA PARTY AND COMPETITIVE MEETING. On Whit Monday the annual tea party of the Graig Sunday School came off at the Town Hall. Before tea the school marched in procession through the principal streets of the town singing several tunes, under the leadership of Mr. Owen Morris. In the evening a competitive meeting was held at the Town Hall, the Rev. Josiah Jones presiding, s' when prizes were awarded to the following :—For essays on Enllib and Dyledswydd ieuengctyd yr eglwys yn wyneb pechodau yr oes," Mr. D. E. Davies, shoemaker. Song, "The misery of the drunkard," Mr. R. Dovey Jones and Mr. D. E. Davies. Verses on "Bedd gwag yr Iesu," Mr. D. E. Davies and Miss Jones, Maenllvvyd House. Singin" Y Cyrnro" (D. Emlyn Evans),Messrs. Owen Morris and W. D. Lewis. Impromptu address, subject, "The sheep," Messrs. R. D. Jones and John M. Meredith, coal merchant. Recitation and reading, Mr. Samuel Evans, N. P. Bmk. The adjudicators were the Rev. W. Perkins, Pennal, on the compositions, recita- tions, &c., and Mr. John Pritchard, Talybont, on the singing.

PWLLHELI. REGATTA.On Tuesday, the 11th June, a regatta on a small scale, was held at Pwllheli, under the superin- tendence of Col. Richardson, Brynhyfryd, who had organized it. The weather was rough, a strong gale blow- ing from S.W., and many mishaps occurred. The com- petition took place between small open sailing boats. Four boats entered, viz., that of Mr. Lewis Evans (The Lady), Mr. Robert Williams (The Rein- deer), Mr. Thomas Cook, and Mr. Richard Jones. Mr. Cook's boat met with an accident in first starting, the rudder being carried off, and was, therefore, unable to run. Of the other three the Reindeer took the lead for the first point, but in turning, the Lady took the lead and kept ahead at equal distance. In the. second turn it was two minutes ahead of the Reindeer, but in the third turn the Lady went down in a squall; but three boats went to its assistance at once and picked up the crew. The prize was divided between the Reindeer and the Lady. It is expected that there will be another regatta soon, held under more auspicious circumstances. PROPOSED RE-BUILDING OE ST. PETER'S CHURCH.—A vestry meeting was held at the Town Hall, on Friday, the 31st May, for the purpose of taking into consideration the question of re-building St. Peter's church, Pwllheli. Among those present were :—Rev. E. Osborne Williams, chairman, Mr. B. T. Ellis, Rhyllech Hall. Mr. Robert Ivor Parry, solicitor, Mr. Robert Jones, Bank, Mr. David E. Williams, Druid House, Mr. Lewis Williams, Salem- terrace, Mr. John Edwards, mayor, Mr. William Griffith, Gwynfryn, Mr. John Gabriel .Jones, Mr. Robert Owen Jones, ex-mayor, Mr. John Ellis, Salem-terrace, Mr' Owen Edwards, land agent, Mr. !uce Owen Pughe, Mr, Griffith Jones, ironmonger, Mr. John T. Evans, bookseller. Mr. Cledwyn Owen, solicitor, Mr. David Richards, Tyn'cae, Mr. John Clarke, High-street, Mr. John Thomas, Salem- terrace, Mr. Aubrey Davies, High-street, Mr. Robert Hughes Jones, Mr. Evan Henry Owen, ShopCrugan, Mr. Robert Parry, watchmaker, Mr. William Jones, saddler, Mr. Robert Jones, Glyn, Mr. Owen Williams, Shop Pwlldefaid, Mr. John Jones, tanner, Mr. John Rowlands, North-terrace, Mr. Thomas M. Owen, Glasfryn House, Rev. J. Williams, Mr. William Williams, Garn, Mr. J. Francis, Custom House, Mr. Robert Thomas, Traeth, Mr. Thomas Hughes, druggist, Mr. Griffith Jones, draper, Mr. Thomas Humphreys, druggist, Mr. Samuel Scott, re- venue officer, Mr. Owen Ellis, Maes, Mr. John Jones, Factory, Mr. Robert Thomas Owen, &c. The notice calling the meeting having been read by the chairman, upon the motion of Mr. Rice Owen Pughe, seconded by Mr. Griffith Jones, ironmonger, it was unanimously re- solved that the Lord Bishop be applied to for a faculty to pull down and rebuild St. Peter's church, the pulling down and rebuilding to be commenced as soon as suffi- cient money has been obtained by voluntary contributions for the purpose. A letter addressed to the chairman from Mr. F. Lloyd Edwards, of Nanhoron, was read, regret- ing his inability to attend the vestry, and promising the Vicar to render every assistance in the undertaking.—Mr. Robert Owen Jones requested the Vicar to put Mrs. Owen Jones's name down lor tlO 10s. on the subscrip- tion list, and several others have promised their support. We understand that the proposed new church will be built on the same site as the old edifice. BOARD OF .GUARDIANS, WEDNESDAY, JUNE 12TH. —Present: Messrs. B. T. Ellis (chairman), Thomas Pritchard (vice-chairman), Owen Evans (ex-officio), Murray Brown (Local Government Board Inspector), the Rev. T. Hardy Richards, Messrs. Lewis Wil- liams, John Williams (Llanbedrog), Michael Jones, Robert Jones (Llannor), Griffith Hughes, William Williams (Denio), Thomas Ellis, John Hughes, Robert Jones (Aberdaron), Evan Thomas, John Williams (Botwnog), Owen Davies, John Jones, David Pritchard, Henry Griffith, Wm. Roberts, R. Owen Jones (clerk), and R. G. Jones (assistant clerk). Medical Relief by way of Loart.-The Chairman called the attention of Mr. Brown to a discussion which took place at the last meeting of the Board on this subject, ex- plaining the difficulties that had arisen.—Mr. Brown said it was for the Guardians to decide whether medical orders given by relieving officers, by way of loan, should be con- firmed, and in giving them, it was proper for the relieving officer to tell the recipients that the order was given, sub- ject to confirmation by the Guardians. In all cases, the medical relief, whether given by way of loan or otherwise, should be reported by the relieving officers to the next Board of Guardians. It appeared from a con- versation he had just had with the Clerk, that in a certain case a relieving officer had neglected to insert it in his book. The medical certificate by way of loan should not be used in relaxation of the rules by which they were to be guided but they were to be given by way of loan to enable the Board afterwards to recover the amount if they found that the person had property or came into property. If the relieving officers gave these orders to persons having the means to pay themselves, of course the medical officers had cause of complaint.— The Chairman said that was the point where this Board had experienced a difficulty. The doctors said that the relieving officers gave certificates by way of loan to per- sons that were well able to pay themselves, thereby de- priving them of their practice. Dr. Owen said, at the last Board, that the relieving officer of Aberdaron had given a medical order by way of loan to a person whom he should have been glad to attend as a private patient.— Mr. Owen Evans added that Dr. Owen stated that he attended this person at first as a private patient for two days, after which he received an order from the relieving officer to attend her as an officer of the Union.—The Clerk observed that it was proper to state, in fairness to the relieving officer, that there was positive proof that Dr. Owen said to persons in the house that they would have to get a medical certificate from the relieving officer.-Alr. Thomas Griffith, R.O. of Aberdaron, ex- plained that the persons referred to by Dr. Owen were really destitute. It was a mistake to say that they had a cow or any other animal besides a cat and fowls, and Dr. Owen told them that they would have to get an order from him, and he (Mr. Griffith) had three witnesses to prove that. The doctor told them that if the girl succeeded in proving the paternity of the child, they would get back the paper, and he added, If you do not get the medical certificate, my feet will never enter this house again, and perhaps you may want me before to-moirow night." Mr. Murray Brown observed that the medical officers were bound to attend persons who were given into their care by the Guardians, and the Guardians were the judges as to whether they were fit and proper persons to get such relief. If the Guardians gave them ordeis to attend persons that were able to pay them- selves, they could send their bills to the Guardians. In cases of emergency, the relieving officers were bound to give medical orders if they were satisfied of the poverty of the applicants but it was their duty to report such cases to the next Board of Guardians, and, indeed, all cases, but they should be carefulnot to give such certificates to persons that were able to pay themselves.—Mr. O. Evans said it seemed to some of them a controverted point whether the relieving officer had power at all to give these medical certificates without first consulting the Guar- dians.-M. W. Brown replied that in cases of emergency only the relieving officers could give these certificates.— The Chairman observed that the hardship upon the doctors was not so great in cases of confinement where the loss of fee would be only 10s. 6d., but in cases where extras fnight be charged. When they received a reply to their communication on the subject from the Local Government Board, they would give the relieving officers strict instructions how to act.—Mr. M. Brown hoped he had not been misunderstood. He thought the medical officers, in cases where medical orders by way of loan had been given, could not recover from the Pwllheli Union Guardians the full private fee, but only their fee as medical officers of the Union. Mr. Browne then called attention to the question of out-relief, but we hold over his remarks, with our observations upon them until next week. The Sanitary co)nm;ttee.-The Sanitary Committee sat after the rising of the Board, Mr. Owen Evans in the chair. The fol- lowing letter was read there :Carnarvon, 10th May, 1878.—To ■ the Chairman and Members of the Pwllheli Union Rural Sani- ] tary Authority. Gentlemen. — The joint committee have authorized the printing of my annual report for 1877. I beg to request that limay be informed of any improvements which have. been effected in your district during the year, and which are not < included in the printed report. 'I beg to suggest that the In- spector of Nuisances may be supplied with a book, in which he 1 may keep a register of all notice* to abate nuisances, build 1 privies, &c., the number of compliances, and of summons issued | for non-compliances, &c., and that he raity be instructed to pro- j vide me with a summary at the end of the year for insertion in the annual report.-I have the honour to be, gentlemen, your obedient servant, HUGH REES, M.O.H."

PORTMADOC. CONCERT.—On Saturday evening, the 8th June, a con- cert was given at the Assembly Room, Portmadoc, by the Corris Brass Band and several vocalists. It was a good concert, but the attendance was comparatively small.

NEW COURT. ACCIDENT.—On Monday, the 5th June, as Elinor Griffiths, a servant girl at Blaenaugwenog, was driving a horse and cart out of the farmyard, the horse bolted, and in going round a sharp curve in the road, the cart capsized, and the young woman had her jawbone fractured, and had several bruises on the legs and arms. Dr. Griffiths, of Lampeter, was soon in attendance. She is progressing favourably. ° ENTERTAINMENT.—On Whit Monday, the Sunday School of Llanwenog Church were treated to tea and cake, &c., and an entertainment was given in the even- ing, which consisted of recitations, singing, &c. Several prizes were awarded. The School-room was densely crowded, and a large number had to remain outside. The Rev. H. Jones, Vicar, presided, and Mr. John Jones, Coedlanaufawr, was condnctor.

TRAWSFYNYDD. THE O])DFELow.-On the morning of Whit Monday the Oddfellows, headed by the Dolgelley brass band, paraded the streets in procession. Among other places, they called at the Rectory, and were addressed by the Rev. W. S. Williams, rector. An excellent dinner was provided by Mr. and Mrs. Jones, White Lion Hotel. The Old Friendly Society dined at the Bull Inn, and were highly pleased with the dinner prepared for them by Mr. and Mrs. Jones. The finances of this society are said to be gradually improving. THE.LITERARY SOCIETY.—This literary society held its anniversary meetings, as usual, on Whit Monday after- noon and evening. The afternoon meeting was presided over by Mr. D. Tegid Jones, Y Goppa, and conducted with tact and ease by Festinfab. The Chairman having delivered aibrief and appropriate address on the "Disad- vantages of Welsh literature arising from the double consonants of the alphabet, unsettled orthography," &c., prizes were awarded, as follows :-English dicta- tion Best, Ellis Williams, Penygareg-street; second, H. Roberts, ditto; and third, E. Jones, Rectory-street. Welsh Dictation—best, Evan Williams, Penygareg-street. Welsh Dictation to Self-instructors—best, Mr. W. Wil- liams, Tynrhedyn. Translation from English to Welsh —best, Ellis Williams, Penygareg-street; second, M. W. Morris, Glasfryn; and third, Jones, Brynyffynon. English Composition—best, R. Perry, Glasgoed; second, Evan Williams, Penygaregr-strect. The adjudicator of the English was Mr. B. Griffiths, Board School, Festiniog, and of the Welsh, Mr. D. Tegid Jones. The first prize for singing Cartref Dedwydd," was won by Emma Jones, and the second by Emma Catherine Roberts, Penygareg-street. Two juvenile choirs competed on Craig yr oesoedd," and Eos Prysor's choir was adjudged the best. The prize for singing Gwroniaid gwlad y gan," was won by Mr. R. Humphreys, Pantmawr. The best on the stanzas Lie mae ewyllys mae gallu," was Mr. E. Evans, lesgwrn. The evening meeting was under the presidency of the Rev. Bennet Jones, Y Frongaled, and the energetic conductorship of the well-known poet and writer, Gutyn Ebrill, whose sparkling and ready wit and humour was highly appreciated. The first and second prizes for the essays on A mother's influence" were awarded to Miss Williams, Caeadda, and Miss Griffiths, Glanllyman, respectively. The best on the questions on the life of Jesus Christ was Mr. O. Williams, Chapel-street second, Evan Williams, Penygareg-street; third, Robert Parry, Glasgoed. Mr. Thomas Evans, Tynypistyll, won the first prize on "The importance of forming a good cha- racter in youth." The best on the chief essay, The corruptions of the age, and the means of counteracting them," was Mr. Evan Owen, Penygarreg-street, and the second Mr. W. Owen, Ty'rfelin. The adjudicators of the prose compositions were the Revs, W. G. Williams, Rhymney, D. Roberts, Festiniog, "Festinfab," and Mrs. Jarrett, Glasfryn. The prize for the best poem on "Yr olygfa o ben careg yr ogof was won by 1. ap leuan. This production was highly praised. The adjudicator was Gutyn Ebrill. The awards in music were to Emma Jones for singing "Y Bwthyn yr Eryri" to Mr. It. Roberts, Penygareg-street, for the best rendering of Y Cymro," and to him and Mr. J. Jones, Tynypistyll, for the duet, "Dring, dring i fyny." The prizes for singing Sion" and Hiraeth Cymro" were equally divided between the two competing choirs, Eos Prysor's and Hugh Evans's, Festiniog. The chief prize in music was awarded to Mr. R. Roberts, Penygareg-street, and choir, for singing Y mae gorphwyfa." The adjudicator was Mr. Owen Williams, Festiniog. Having passed votes of thanks to the adjudicators, the chairmen, and the con- ductors, the meeting terminated. This Society is in a very flourishing state now, and the number of composi- tions sent in this year far exceeded that of preceding years, and greatly excelled in quality.

BALA. THE LLANFOR FRIENDLY SOCIETY.-The anniversary of this Society was held on Tuesday, June 11. The mem- bers assembled at the usual time at the Schoolroom, Llan- for, to pay their contributions, after which they were formed into a procession, headed by the Cefnddwysarn Band, and having paraded the town retired to the Bala Board School to partake of an excellent dinner provided by Mr. Richard Hughes, Ship Inn. From the annual statement to the 31st of May we find that 43 new mem- bers joined the Society during the year, five members died, and nine left the Society, the number being 439 at the time. In the receipts we find-Balance in hand last statement, S3 12s. 5d. money in the bank, j3359 5s. 3d. interest on investments, £ 9 7s. contributions of members, 2294 5s. 3d.; total receipts, 26G6 9s. lid. Disbursements —Sickness, £84 13s. 4d.; funerals of members and wives, £ 23 medical officers, C83 10s. secretary and trea- surer, 210; dinner, J337 Is. 8d. band, rent, cleaning, printing, &c., Ell 15s. 9d.; balance in secretary's hand, £ 20 0s. 9Jd.; in the North and South Wales Bank, £ 396 8s. 4d.; total, £ 666 9s. lid. President, Mr. E. Davies, Brynbanon treasurer, Mr. W. E. Jones, North and South Wales Bank; secretary, Mr. John Jones, Fron- terrace. After dinner the new officers for the ensuing year were appointed, and a proposal to reduce the age for admission from thirty-five to thirty years was left to the consideration of the members, till the next general meeting. A donation of £1 to the funds was received from Mr. R. J. Ll. Price, of Rhiwlas, for which a unani- mous vote of thanks was passed by the members. Twenty-eight new members were admitted at this anni- versary. LOCAL BOARD, JUNE 7TH.—Present: Mr. W. T. Phillips in the chair; Messrs. R. Hughes, D. Evans, J. Jones, D. Rowlands, R. Roberts, and W. Owen; Mr. A. A. Passingham, clerk; R. Woodcock, inspector and surveyor. The minutes of the meeting, 3rd of May, were read and confirmed. Accounts.-The Clerk submitted an account from Mr. Roberts, C.E., Portmadoc, for preparing Llyn Arrenig water works scheme, the consideration of which was ad- journed. The following accounts were passed:—Labourers' wages, jE12 15s. 5d.; materials. &c., C29 3s. Id.; total, £ 41 18s. 6d., and cheques ordered to be drawn upon the treasurer for the above amounts. Cae Mawr Gate, from Pl-sey.-Upon the motion of Dr. Hughes, seconded by Mr. W. Owen, it was resolved that the Clerk write to Mr. Price, of Rhiwlas, asking him to assist the Board in making the improvements proposed to be made in entering Cae Mawr from Plasey. Cartage of Ashes, &c.-Proposed by Mr. Phillips, and seconded by Mr. J. Jones, and carried unanimously, that the Board advertise for tenders o be sent in for the regular removal of ashes, &c., from the houses in the town, for two half days every week. Resignation.-A letter was read from Mr. R. Wood- cock, resigning the joint offices of surveyor and inspector at three months' notice.—The Board accepted the re- signation. Lithographed plans of the water scheme were submitted by the Clerk. The Board was adjourned to Wednesday. ADJOURNED MEETING, WNDNESDAY, JUNE 12TH.— Present: Mr. D. Morgan in the chair; Messrs. D. Evans, R. Hughes, R. Roberts, W. T. Phillips, ,J. Jones, R. O. Jones, R. Jones, and E. Jones; A. A. Passingham, clerk. Account.-It was resolved that Mr. Roberts s bill for extra work of the Llyn Arenig water scheme plans, &c., according to agreement, amounting to £ 15 14s., be paid, and a cheque was drawn on the treasurer for the amount. The Trees in the Streets. -.Upon the motion of Mr. E. Jones, seconded by Mr. J. Jones, it was unanimously resolved that Messrs. D. Morgan, W. T. Phillips, and R. 0. Jones, be appointed a sub-committee to superintend the lopping of any branches of the trees in the town which they consider necessary.—The meeting was then d' d adjourned. LLANGEL YNIN.

SCHOOL BOARD, THURSDAY JUNE 6.—Present: Mr. Wm. Jones, chairman, David Price, vice-chairman, John Williams, Lewis Rees, John Ellis, Clerk to the Board, Griffith Evans, attendance officer. School Attendance.—The non-attendance list for the Llwynsfwril Board School, and also for the Llwyngwril National School were minutely gone over and notices were ordered to be served upon the parents of the most irre- gular children in attendance, the Board expressing their determination to proceed against them if the notices were not complied with at once, without showing favour to any one. This was evinced by the fact that it was resolved that a member of the present Board be served with notice j for taking a girl under 13 years of age into his employ- ] ment without the required certificate, and that an ex- member of the Board be served with notice to cause his children to attend school regularly. Visiting Committee. -ATessrs. John Williams and David Price were appointed visiting committee for the current < morth..1 Arthog School— A letter was read from the Education j Department, approving of the plan drawn by Mr. H. Jones, Dolgelley, of the proposed site for building this ] school, which is to accommodate 150 to 160 children, and i that they were prepared to recommend the Public Works 1 Loan Board to advance the required sum for purchase of site and building the school. 1 Arth&g School Si.te.-X letter from Mr. Taylor, of the Cliffe, was read, asking £ 250 per acre for the proposed site, t which is situated on Cae'rpistyll, Garthyfog, adding the t proviso that his own architect be employed to build the lame.—The Board were of opinion that the price was very j high for the site in question, and beyond that, the same was for educational purposes, and it was resolved to offer: NTr. Taylor an unconditional offer at the rate of £ 200 per ( iwre. ] Rhoslefen School Site.-The Clerk read a letter from the Education Department, stating that they would offer fP' no further objection to the building of proper school accommodation for this district, viz., for fifty children, and desired to have plans of the proposed site. The subject was considered, and was deferred till the adjourned meet- ing on the 17th June. Precept.-A precept for R150 was issued. Llwyngwi'il Board School.—Mr. T. P. Richards, the master of this school, having served the Board with notice of resignation, dated May 25, the members ex- pressed their sorrow to hear it, and resolved upon asking Mr. Richards to come before them, so as to enquire whether he had duly considered the matter, and the fact that the school showed more progress than it ever had done before, both in attendance and discipline.—Mr. Richards replied that he had duly considered it, and applied for a testimonial, which was unanimously agreed to be given. The notice was, therefore, accepted from that day three months, and that the Clerk advertise for a successor on similar terms as Mr. Richards, to commence duties on the 1st September next. Notice of Motion.—Mr. J. Williams gave notice of motion, seeing that the assistance of both a solicitor and an architect were required for the purchase of the site above referred to, that the appointment of the same be taken into consideration at the next meeting, to be held on June 17. Afterwards the meeting was formally adjourned to the 17th June at one p.m.

ABERDOVEY. SUNDAY SCHOOL TREAT.—On Friday, the 7th June, that being the occasion of the Calvinistic Methodist Sunday School Union for the district holding its annual meetings, the Sunday scholars of that denomination at this place had a treat given them in the form of a trip to Pennal, where the Union held its meetings this year. In the absence of railway convenience the primitive mode of conveyance by waggons and other vehicles kindly lent by the neighbouring farmers was adopted. The fineness of the weather and the novelty of the "turn-out" made it an enjoyable day to all participating in the trip. THE WEATHER.—The rough weather during the last few days belies the ordinary conception of the leafy month of June." Monday and Tuesday were particularly boisterous, strong winds, with heavy downpours of rain. On Monday, a schooner passing, "missing her stays," stranded south of the Bar; her signal for assistance was at once responded to by the Trinity Pilots here, with whose assistance she was brought into the harbour. TRADE.—As an instance of the general depression of trade, it be mentioned that a considerable time has elapsed since a vessel has been laden here. Such a stagnation at this place in the shipping trade has not been witnessed here for many years.

TOWYN. 1 RIOTOUS PROCEEDINGS.—-Considerable excitement was created in this town on Whit Monday by a. fight between a hawker and a stonemason, the hawker being assisted by a bull dog. An infuriated crowd gathered round the hawker's house that night, and demanded him to sur- render, in order to be dealt with by them as they thought proper, but fortunately for him it appears he had some- how learnt what was coming, and had taken to his heels. His house was, however, entered and searched. Many other houses in the same neighbourhood were forcibly en- tered and searched, but the man could not be found. The crowd being disappointed of what appeared to them as their lawful game, fell upon a valuable cart, the property of the runaway man, and broke it to atoms. A great deal of excitement existed on through the night, and a number of boys amused themselves with the cart wheels, which were driven along the streets, and were, we understand, finally broken up.

LLANIDLOES. CHORAL UNION.—The annual festival in connection with the Calvinistic Methodist Choral Union was held in China-street Chapel, on Thursday, June 6. The conductor was Mr. John Thomas, of Llanwrtyd. The singers num- bered about 600. The meetings were held under the presi- dency of Mr. T. F. Roberts, and the Rev. J. Thomas, Carno. The festival was a great success. COUNTY COURT, FRIDAY, JUNE 7.—Before Homersham Cox, Esq" judge. There was only a small Court, twenty-five cases entered, and two adjourned cases.

CLAIM FOR DAMAGES. Abel v. Powell.—Plaintiff is a fanner, at Llaiigurig, and claimed £2 damages sustained by the defendant's sheep, who has an adjoining farm, getting on plaintiff's field and injuring grass and young corn.—Mr. E. M. Jones was for the plaintiff.— Plaintiff said that he occupied a farm at Llangurig, and the defendant occupied an adjoining farm. The defendant's sheep got on his land from the beginning of February to the latter end of March. He had to watch the sheep to keep them away. They came through defendant's fence. It cost him P,2 to drive the sheep off.-Cross-examined: He was driving them off nearly every day. They were not always on the same field. The hedge between the grass field and the corn field was made half by one and half by the other. The field of corn was liilf swedes and corn. Plaintiff's sheep were not let on the swedes during February and March. Ail the sheep that went there were Powell's. Sometimes plaintiff's sheep were there. There was no fence between the swedes and corn. It was not the custom to turn sheep on young corn. He would be surprised to hear his servant say that she drove his sheep on the corn in February and March. He knew defendant's sheep by the pitch mark R.R. Plaintiff's marks were C. A. He put that name on because his brother was on the farm as well. The sheep were plaintiff's, but the letters were his brother's mark. They did for either.— Henry Cavil said he was a drainer, and was working on the farm, and saw defendant's sheep on plaintiff's field. He saw Powell take them away. He also saw two or three of plaintiff's sheep go on the field asgwell.—Cross-examined: The fences between the fields were very bad. He never saw any of Abel's sheep go on Powell's field.—His Honour said that it was his duty to try to discourage litigation of this kind, and it would be better for each to withdraw. There was six of one and half a dozen of the other.—A non-suit on condition that Powell did not bring a fresh action against Abel.—It was asked that the fences should be repaired.—His Honour said that he had no power in the matter. The parties agreed to repair their own portions of the fence. CLAIM FOR £30 DAMAGES FOR ALLEGED ASSAULT. Edward Owen v. Edward Hamer.—This was a claim for iC30 damages for an alleged assault by the defendant on the 6th of April, whereby the plaintiff sustained severe injuries and other losses. Mr. R. Burgess Woosnam appeared for the plaintiff, and Mr. E. M. Jones for the defendant. Mr. Jones objected to the proceedings, on the ground that the defendant was in the Mont- gomeryshire Militia, and that according to the Mutiny Act the summons was null and void. He was not liable for any summons except for original debt. Besides they could not take him out of her Majesty's service.—His Honour said they did not want to take him out of her Majesty's service.—Mr. Jones then argued that the summons was void, on the ground that there was no service of the summons, as the defendant had left home for the militia a week before. Richard Hamer, father of defendant, told him that defendant had not been at home for about six weeks. The commanding officer had forbidden the defendant to attend the court.—His Honour overruled the objection, and. the case then pioceeded for hearing.—Plaintiff said that he was a labourer. He was assaulted on the night of the 6th of April by Edward Hamer. It was in the eve of night as he was returning home near Craigyblaidd, between nine and ten o'clock. He was going home from Llanidloes. He was looking at one a little ahead on the road on the left, and the other was on the right hand, and defendant attacked him with a heavy club. It was the defendant. He struck him three times on his left side, and battered him a good deal on his head. It was about a mile from his home in the Trefeglwys parish. He took hold of him by the collar of the coat, and beat him on the head. Plaintiff took hold of him. He had no doubt about it being the defendant. Defendant jumped up out of the hedge side about three yards off before he struck him; the blood was streaming down. Plaintiff cried out "Oh, oh, oh!" and called upon the people to come on. They held fast to each other six or eight minutes. When it was over, plaintiff went home. Plaintiff did not think ho hit defendant. He had no time when one was in front and the other behind. When he got home he saw Tlios. Davies, and lie attended to his head, and sent for Dr. Parry, Caersws.—His Honour Is Dr. Parry here ? I should like him to be here.—Mr. Woosnam He is in town. We will send for him.—Plaintiff The Doctor's assistant was with him, and the doctor once. He had not been able to work until about nine days ago. Plaintiff was about GO years of age. He earned about a £1 a week. Plaintiff had once a quarrel with the father.—Cross-examined He did not know what defendant gave him the beating for. His bead had been very bad since.—Mr. Jones :—Take that handkerchief oft your head.—His Honour Is there anything the matter with his he,td?-,Nlr. Jones: No, your Honour, it is what I call adver- tising a he.—Plaintiff: It had been on, or another hand- kerchief ever since.—His Honour Is there any wound, on his head i-His Honour was answered in the affirmative. He did not say anything about £30 until he went to his lawyer.—Mr. Jones You have said you are sixty years of age, how old is the de femlant ?-Pla.intiff said he was about twenty. He had never given defendant cause to assault him. He had known defendant and his brother about fifteen years. It was not quite dark. He did not know who the other was. Plaintiff lived about half a mile from the defendant.—Re-examined He did not make any complaint until he went to Mr. Woosnam. Plaintiff produced his hat and shirt, both stained with a considerable amount of blood. Plaintiff said he did complain to the neighbours when they came to look for him. —His Honour Did he complain to any of defendant's friends?—The Registrar explained that plaintiff's answer to that question was very curt, it was, I don't think defendant's friendsare very numerous." (Laughter.) —His Honour said that whatever the assault had done it had left the plaintiff in possession of his wits. —Richard Lloyd said that he had a conversation with the defendant, and he said that he would be sure of it." Witness said that he thought he meant to thrash the plaintiff.—His Hononrheld that the witness had given evidence of a threat. —Dr. Parry, Caersws, said that he attended plaintiff on the 12th of April, who was suffering from bruises on the head, back, and thigh. They were fractured wounds on the head,—His Honour Might the wounds on the head be produced by a sharp instrument or a thorn stick ?- Witness It there was a projection on the stick it might be done with a thorn stick. There were three bruises on the head. He was treated for bruises constitutionally. The charge was £ 1 9s. 6d.—Mr. E. M. Jones said that plaintiff's counsel was ver much surprised at it. It was a most reasonable bill, and did not correspond with the £ 30 danitges.- %Vitness The bill in- cluded his assistant's journey of nine miles to plaintiff's house. He attended him on April 12th, and pbintiff was outof his hands about May 20th.-His Honour Was there danger of erysipelas ? —Witness Very great danger at first.-David Lloyd and Jane Morris having given evidence more or less in support of the case, Thomas Davies was next called, and he said he lived near the plaintiff. He saw that he was much bruised on his return home. He said that two men had been at hirr. but he did not give their names. The blood was running down from the head. He same hoine about nine o'clock. He said that he knew one of the men, and the next morning he told him who that man was. —Mr. E. M. Jones opened the case for the defendant, laying rea,t stress upon the fact that a month was allowed to elapse before the plaintiff had taken any proceedings, and made any complaint, although he lived near to the defendant's father, who was a respectable farmer. He attributed the case to the in- fluence of persons behind the. scenes, the plaintiff at the time laving no reason to believe that the assault was committed. He would call evidence to prove that the defendant was in Llan- idloes on the day in question. He did not see the plaintiff that night, and was in the company of other persons at the time. He would take the case as far as he could that day without calling the defendant himself, with regard ;0 contending that a person could not be the sub- ect of these actions while receiving her Majesty's pay.- Wichard Hamer, the father of the defendant, said he beard some ;ime ago ot the assault wpon K<I. Owen. The latter lived about i mile from witness. The night of the assault witness was in Uanidloes. He arrived home that night about eleven. While n Llanidloes did not See his son. Had not come home when witness returned. Heard of the assault the week after, but it ivas a fortnight afterwards when he first heard his son's name ;onnected with the- assault. -Cross-examined by Mr. R. B. tVoosnam His son had never admitted to him that he had ;onimitted the assault. Had never said that it was a foolish ihing for the boy to do. His son got home about twelve o'clock .hat night. Last saw him when he left home that afternoon about ;wo o'clock. Defendant was shepherding that day. Asked defen- dant if he had committed theassault, and he said he had never seen ;he plaintiff that day,—Sarah Jones, domestic servant, said she was in Mr. Hamer's service until last May. She beard of the issault upwi Edw, Owen on the night of the following day Sunday). On the. Saturday defendant was about the homestead lookinn after the sheep and lambs. He was there about eight a'clock, and again about ten. He was not out of the house before ten o'clock by the hoase time, Defendant then left to go. a—^ rnViryrrr- -rnTTiii 13 to Tanlan, where June Rowlands Imrt. Ho wail about the house continually, using his lantern.—By Mr. Woosnam It was about half a mile from Tanlan to where the defendant lived, and about a mile from Ionian to Craigyblaidd.—Ann Rowlands, wife of liowlands, Xcinla.tr7 snid that withirv a week OT a fortnight following she heard that Est. Owen had been-assaulted on the 6th April. Was in her own house on that evening. Defendant, i am?r', carne into her house about a quarter to nine, and stayed from an hour and a half to two hours. When he came in he had no appearance of having been in a row or di turbance.—By Mr. Woasnam It was usual for the defendant and others to come on Saturday evenings to her house to prac- tise singing. She lived in the chapel-house, adjoining the Baptist Chapel.—This was the whole of the evidence.-His Honour said he could not give judgment in the case without hearing, the man's own story.—Mr. Woosnam thought that the evidence of a witness whom defendant had asked if he (the defendant) sheuld attend that day or not, was very strong against the defendant Mr. E. M. Jones said he had seen the Adjutant's refusal to allow the defendant's attendance that day.—Mr. Woosnam wa3- afraid that when the case again came before the Court defendant would not appea.r.-The Judge adjourned the case, and gave, each side permission to call any additional evidence they thought; proper. °

WELSHPOOL. DISPENSARY.—Mr. Craig, the new dispenser. has arrived, and the dispensary, which has been closed for some time, will be re-opened on Saturday, June 15. PIC-NIC.-The members of Lodge 41, I.O.G.T., held a pic-nic at the Rhallt, on Thursday, June 6. Mr. Ward very kindly placed hia pleasure boats at the disposal of the excursionists, who, favoured with a beautiful day, greatly enjoyed their holiday. BAPTIST ANNIVERSARY.—The anniversary sermons in connection with this chapel were preached on Sunday, June 9, in the morning and evening by the Rev. Richard Owen, of Newtown. In the morning he based his dis- course on chap. xxii., v. 25th, of the Book of Exodus in the evening, chap. xxii., v. 34, of the 1st Book of Kings. In the afternoon the Rev. W. L. Jones, of Pontypool College, preached from the 176th verse of the 119th Psalm. All the services were well attended. The collections amounted to JE3 14s. B >v.s NATIONAL SCHOOL.-This school was examined on April 11th by the Iiev. E. Owen, diocesan inspector, who has forwarded the following report to the managers This school has made considerable progress during the past year. It passed a very good examination in scrip- ture and repetition. The answering in all the classes is general and equally good." The following boys received certificates :-Group I-J. R. Thomas, T. W. Jervis James Morris, Thomas S. Parr, Joseph Grice, George Jones (prize). Group II—John Jarman, Martin L. Jervis, George McGrath. Group III—James Ed- wards, John Vaughan, Phillip Williams (commended). Group IV-Fred. Gwilt, Edward Goodwin, John Farmer, Charles Hughes, Henry Carpenter. The school was also examined in freehand drawing in connection with the Science and Art Department in March last, when fif ty-four boys passed a satisfactory examination, and consequently earned the grant. The following gained certificates in the first grade J. G. Bullock, Thomas Davies (2), Walter Evans (1), Robert Hughes, John T. Jarman, George Jones, Thomas Jones, W. H. Jones, Laurence Keating, Herbert Morris, James Rogers, Alfred Thomas, J. R. Thomas, Ed. Vaughan. T. D. Whittington, pupil teacher, also gained a certificate in second grade drawing. ROYAL MONTGOMERYSHIRE RIFLES.—ATHLETIC SPORTS. -On Friday, June 7, these sports took place on the Parade Ground, Powis Castle Park, and the day being fine, a large company of the town and neighbourhood were present to witness the proceedings, which were of an amusing and interesting character, especially the donkey race which caused great laughter in consequence of one or two of the officers coming to grief. Shortly after four p.m. the games commenced, and on the whole the prizes were keenly contested. The fine band of the regiment played some excellent music during the day, and the following are the results :— T Judge—Capt. Crewe-Read. Starter—Capt. Harrison. Clerk of the Course—Capt. Lloyd-Tamberlain. Mrs. Twyford's Prize, for Cleanest Soldier- Prize, Gold Pin- 1, Private George Griffiths, A Company. 100 Yards Handicap for Permanent Staff-1, Bugler Kempster, £1 2. Bugler Owen, 5s. Won by three yards. 100 Yards Race-1, Corporal Hamer, E Company, £1; 2, Cor- poral Edwards, E Company, 5s. First heat of the Tug of War, C Company v. D Company.— This was finally won by E Company, after a severe struggle. Prize £ 2 10s., to be divided amongst the men. Quarter Mile Race—1, Private Evan Morgan, D Company, 41 2, Private S. Davies, A Company, 10s. Won easily. High Jump—1, Private. C. McGregor, E Company, £ 1; 2, Private H. Baxter, F Company, 5s. Height 4 ft. 6 in. 200 Yards Race for re enrolled Men—1, John Parry (2), D Company, £ 1; 2, John Pryce (1), D Company, 5s. Won easily. 200 Yards lover eight flights of Hurdles—1, Evan Morgm, D Company, £1; 2, Reuben Roberts, E Company, 10s. lileven started for this race. Evan Morgan winning without any trouble. Broad Jump—1, E,. an Morgan (2), D Company, £ 1; 2, Reuben Roberts, E Company, 5s. Length 17 ft. 11 in. Half Mile Race—i, Private Samuel Davies, A Company, £1 2, Private John Jones. E Company, 10s. A good second. Officers' Race for 100 yar(ls-1, Lieut. Purvis; 2"LIeut. Hunter A very fast r ice, won by two yards. Officers' Donkey Race—1, Lieut. Purvis's Kismet; 2, Captain Lloyd-Titinberla n., Norwegian. The most amusing race of the day, some of the officers reaching terra firma before gi in? far and the others were pushed along by the men belongin<> to~their respective companies. a BOROUGH PETTY SESSIONS, TUESDAY, JUNE 11 -Before S. Davies, Esq. (Mayor), W. X. Parker, S. Powell W Withv W. Rogers, and D. P. Owen, Esqrs. y> Larceny. Sarah J;jne Simester, a little girl of ten years of age, was charged with stealing: a glass of jam belnn<nn<* to Mr J. Hammond, grocer, High-street, on May 13.—Mr°Hammond stated that he and his wife were sitting iu the kitchen, and through a pane of glass in the door saw the defendant come into the shop and take the jam and depart. Went after her and searched her, and found the jam in her pocket. Gave informa- tion to P.C. Thomas (who produced the jam) —Fined 12s 6d including costs. —The magistrates cautioned the girl, and advised the mother to look carefully after her for the future, as they felt sorry to send so young a child to prison. Abusive Language.— John Southorn, pipareaker. Bridgnorth, was charged by John Parry, of the Angel Inn, Welshpool, with using abusive language to him on the 13th May.—Mr. G. D. Harrison appeared for the prosecution.—Complainant said that defendant came to his house on the above-named date, called him a thief ;and a rogue, and said he had been convicted of felony in this town, and he was not a fit and proper person to hold a licence..—Complainant called John Burgess and T. Mere- dith, who corroborated his statement.—Defendant did not ap- pear.—The Magistrates adjourned the case fora fortnight to give defendant a chance of paying the fine, amounting to £2 12s. if it was not paid the case to come on again at next petty sessions. —After the case was heard defendant appeared and paid the fine. Hiding Without Reins.—David Evans, waggoner, of The Mount, Llanfair, was charged by Superintendent EUis with riding upon the shafts of a waggon drawn by three horses, at The Golfa, on the Llanfair road, on the 5th June.—Fined Zl, including costs.

LLANFECHAIN. MAKRIAGE REJOICINGS.—The marriage of Miss Emma Mary Bonnor-Maurice, youngest daughter of the late Mr. R. M. Bonnor-Maurice, of Bodynfoel Hall, in this parish, to Mr. Philip Edward Beachcroft, youngest son of Mr' Richard Beachcroft took place at Christ Church Lan- caster Gate, London, on Tuesday, June 4. A large party of friends and relatives assembled at the church at 11.30. The ceremony was performed by the Very Rev. the Dean of St. Asaph, uncle of the bride, assisted by the Rev. C. S. Beaehcroft, brother of the bridegroom. The youthful bride was given away by her brother, Mr. E. A. Bonnor-Maurice, in the unavoidable absence of her eldest brother, Captain H. Bonnor-Maurice. She was attired in a handsome white silk dress, and wore a wreath of real orange blossoyis with stephenotis and gardenias, and a white tulle veil. She was attended by four brides- maids, Miss Emily Beachcroft, sistex of the bridegroom, Miss Edith Cripps, cousin of the bride, Miss Metcalfe, and Miss Gordon, who wore white cashmere Princess dresses, trimmed with blue silk, and whita chip hats turned up with blua silk, and ostrich feathers; and each had a handsome ring, the gift of the bridegroom. Mr. H. A. Beachcroft acted as best man to his brother. The party returned to breakfast at 78, Inverness- Terrace, the residenceof the bride's mother. Amongtheassembledguests were Mrs. Bonnor-Maurice, Mrs. and two Misses Beach- crofts, the Very Rev. the Dean of St. Asaph and Mrs. Bonnor, Mr. and Mrs. Cripps, Dr. and Mrs. Wells" Lieutenant-Colonel Beachcroft, Captain and Mrs. W. T: Foster and Miss Alice Foster, Mr. and Mrs. Meivili Beachcroft, Mr. and Mrs. E. A. Bonnor-Maurice, Mr. H. A. Beachcroft, the Rev. C. S. Beachcroft, Mr.'Seward Beachcroft, Mr. C. E. Cripps, Mr. Hesketh, and Mr. Brownlow Haygarth. The happy pair left at three o'clock en route for Scotland. The bride's travelling dress was light brown homespun, with hat to match. The presents were numerous and valuable. day was not allowed to pass unnoticed in the bride's old home. Arches were erected with flags and mottoes, and cannon were fired during the day. About 250 women and children sat down to an excellent tea provided for them in the Schoolroom, by Mr,. Philip Beachcroft, presided over by the following ladies :—Mrs. Roberts, Mrs. Davies, Mrs. Gittins, Mrs. Tudor, Miss Davies, Miss Humphreys, Miss Tudor, Miss Lloyd. After tea the children formed a procession, and headed by the Llan- fyllin Brass Band marched to the fields kindly lent by the Rev. D.. Jones, rector, where various sports were pro- vided, consisting of donkey races, hurdle, and foot races jumping, &c. JVlr. J. Gi tins and. Mr. Humphreys con- ducted the- races. Mr. Roberts and Mr. Davies, distri- buted the prizes, which consisted, of ties, scarves, pocket handkerchiefs, dress pieces, &c. The band played for dancing until dusk, when the company adjourned to the schoolroom, and dancing was kept up until a late hour. About sixty tenants on the Bodynfoel estate and, friends sat down to an excellent dinner at the. Talbot Inn, provided by Mr. and Mrs. Hughes. The chair was taken by Mr. J. Evans. Afteiv the loyal toasts the Chairman gave the toast of the day Success to Mr. and Mrs. Beachcroft," which was received, with cheers. Mr. E. Morgan then gave the health of Captain H. Bonner Maurice and the rest of the Bodyn- voel family.. The toast was cordially received. Other, toasts, were given, and several songs.

PETITIONS FOR LIQUIDATION.—Henry[Williams, Shrews* bury, printer and bookseller; Thomas Manley, Wrexham brewer and wine and spirit merchant; William H Taylor' Shrewsbury, carter William Pteake, Shrewsbury, hosier and dealer in fancy goods; Joseph Taylor, Hyde, Chester wine and spirit merchant, trading as Tavlor aad Co • Henry V. Jones, of Mold, Flint, draper; John Jones' of Mold, Flint, contractor; Henry J. Jones, Swansea and Llaaelly, metal broker, trading as Jones & Co.; Philip L., Davies, Carmarthen, dr-aper. RECKITT'S PARIS ELUE.—The marked superiority of. this Laundry Blue over all others, and the quick appre- ciation of its merits by the public has been afjended with, the usual result, viz. a flood of imitations the merit of the latter mainly consists in the ingenuity exerted, not: simply in imitating the square shape, but making the. general appearance of the wrappers resenJjle that of the genuine article. The manufacturers beg, thereSore, to. caution all buyers to see "Reckitt's Paris Blue" on each packet. Printed by EDWARD WOODAI.L, and Published for the Proprietors at the dwellin-houe of JACOB JONFS High-sereet Bala, in the county of Merioneth; of JOHN GIBSON, 3, Que'en's-road, Aberystwyth, in the county of Cardigan; and of DAVID LtOVD. Portmadoc, in the county of Carnarvon. Friday, June 11., 1878