The Cambrian News and Merionethshire Standard

DOWNIE'S BEQUEST. AT the meeting of the Visiting Committee yesterday afternoon it was decided by the casting vote of the CHAIRMAN not to do justice to the Nonconformists. The ultimate result will be one for which the Church party will only have them- selves to blame. The Nonconformists can now ] have no doubt as to the course they must pursue. Justice must be forced from the Church.

LOCAL AND DISTRICT NOTES. A literary and debating society has been formed at Machynlleth. The markets question was discussed at one of the meetings. There is no subject of more loca importance than that of markets and the debating society will do great good if one residt of its discussions is to establish good markets at Machynlleth. ø The rainfall for the year 1878 at Ty-Iogie, near Hafod, Cardiganshire, was 6S- inches. This is said to have been the driest period for ten years at this place. What a de- lightful place Ty-logie must be during a wet season At the meeting of the Xorth Cardiganshire Agricultural Society, on Monday last, the (question of appointing dis- trict committees was discussed. The difficulty of getting together good working committees in rural districts is great owing to the distance the people live from each other', but if the county gentlemen set themselves to the task they will succeed. If three or four committees were appointed, and the members fixed a certain time to make a general canvass for funds the resulu could not fail to be satisfactory. The great work is t€> cynvlllce farmers that the Society is theirs, and that it exists for their benefit. A Machynlleth committee is very necessary, and would be sure to do g:)od work. •* The comparatively small amount taken at the gates for admission to the show yard was referred to. One mistake at Aberystwyth is that members do not pay for entrance. Then, again, the arrangements at the gtites are anything but perfect. The clerk to the secretaries, for instance, has far too much work to do on the day of the show to be burdened with any of the responsibility of taking money. The committee may with great advantage alter the arrangements for admission to the show yard by making them much more strict. At present the free ad- missions are fa.r too numerous. ■s .)1- Another thing that tells seriously against the amount taken at the gates is the holding of the Cottagers' Im- provement Show on the same day as the Agricnltural Show. If the Cottagers' Improvement Show were held on the first Wednesday in August, there can be little doubt the number of visitors to that show would be more than doubled, and the show itself would be even still more attractive than it is now. The people want to visit both shows, but that is an almost impossible task, and both are so well worth seeing that it is nearly impossible to de- cide between them. Another topic j mentioned was the desirableness of es- tablishing sheep-dog trials. If sheep-dog trials were es- tablished, and the prizes offered were sufficient to attract dogs from all parts of Wale, good would be done. The dauger at Aberystwyth, however, is that if in addition to all that the Agricultural Society is now doing it under- takes to find money for sheep-dog trials there will be lack of support somewhere. A great deal can be done, how- ever, if each gentlemen will take up a different depart- ment, and identify himself with it. It is, for instance, impossible to think of sheep-dog trials without also think- ing of Mr. ELLIS, of Bala. .:f •* The new horse fairs established at Aberystwyth are mainly a question for the tradesmen of the town, and the money for making the fairs known should be easily obtained in Aberystwyth. The Markets Committee of the Town Council should be of some use in this matter. The more widely Aberystwyth is advertised, the better it will be for the tradesmen of the town who ought to do all they can to improve the fairs and markets. «• The Aberystwyth water question is of more than local interest. The subject has been discussed so many years and so many schemes have been brought forward, that a new member of the Council is little better than a cypher until his name is .connected with a fresh scheme for sup. plying the town with water. The late Mr. HACKNEY advocated the Flats, and there is a well called by his name to this day. Mr. PELr) name is intimately associated with the Domen scheme; Mr. GREEN is closely connected with the Flats, and pumping. The teapot" is his lasting memorial. Meliadwr suggests Mr. JOHN JAMES, and Nantyrarian points to Mr. JOHN JONES, Bridge-end. The last in the field is Mr. 1. D. HARRIES, with a scheme which has Llyn Llygaid Rheidol on Plyn- limon for its source. Quantity and quality are, of course, beyond dispute, nor will the cost be unreasonable, but he would be a credulous being who imagined that Mr. HARRIES will be successful. He will ventilate his scheme for the first time to-day. In two or three years he will be able to write a very interesting essay on "The True Eriends of Fashionable Watering Places. It would be a splendid thing for Aberystwyth to be able. to say that water was obtained direct from Plynlimon but, alas, are there not gentlemen pledged to oppose every scheme brought forward, except one One or two members will oppose Mr. HARRIES because they vote against everybody J two or three more of course will cling to the Flats; and one or two are stupid enough to think the present supply is all that can be desired There is very little hope that the members of the Council will join together, and put an end to this question by bringing water from the mountains, but Mr. HARRIES can do no harm by bringing his strength against this stumbling block in the way of the prosperity of Aberystwytb. Mr. NANNKY, who resides near Criccieth, has given em- ployment to a large number of poor men during the present scarcity of work in pulling down hedges, &c. Ihere is no put of Wales, perhaps, where greater improve- ments are being made than in the neighbourhood of Gnccieth. A very sad case of drowning is reported from Pont- erwyd. A youth, named RICHARD JAMES, had been skating on a pool with other youths about his own age. At dusk his comrades went away, but the deceased did not go with them because he said he wanted to call at a house at the other side of the pool. He did not return home that night, but his parents were not uneasy at his absence. lhey thought he had remained at a relative's. His cap was found on the ice next morning, and that led to a search and the subsequent recovery of his body. It is a remarkablo fact that five out of the nine mem- bera of the new French Cabinet are Protestants. A telegram from St. Petersburg announces the recall of Lord Loftus, the British Ambassador, and the appoint- ment of Lord rfufferin as his successor. On Tuesday a discharged railway servant, named Cheale, his wife, and their child aged six months, were found in their room at Bethnal Green Road, London, with their throats cut in a horrible manner. The man and the child were dead, and the woman, though still alive, had received dangerous injuries. At an inquest held on Wed- nesday a verdict of murder and suicide whilst suffering from temporary insanity was returned. The people's warden at St. James's, Hatcham, Mr. H. Sanders, was summoned at the Greenwich Police Court on Wednesday by the vicar, Mr. Walker, on a arge of having molested and disturbed him during the performance of divine service. At the suggestion # of the magistrate, Mr. Sanders promised to give every assistance tne vicar towards the orderly conduct of divine service, pending the Bishop's decision, the ornaments which Mr. panders removed from the altar to remain in the vestry in the meantime, and upon this undertaking the case was adjourned. d The Home Secretary, speaking at the opening of an In- dustrial Heme at Chelmsford on Wednesday, remarked that such institutions must not be confounded with re- formatories, which were for criminals only. The object of an industrial home was not to punish, but to rescue, reclaim, and reform.

..C^^ ^^LOCAL^^d district. PETITIONS FOR LIQUIDATION.—Robert Clayton, Shrews- bury, innkeeper and journeyman whitesmith. James lurner, OakeDgates, builder. John Henry Davies, Nant- carreddig, Abergwilly, Carmarthenshire, draper and grocer. RHE BI.SHOP OF ST. ASAPH.—The Bishop of St. Asaph, has been suffering from a severe attack of congestion and inflammation of the lungs, is now in a fair way of recovery. ° WATKIN WILLIA.'WS, M.P.—A requisition inviting y- atkin Williams, Q.C., M.P., to contest Carnar- Hf-8 in °PPos.ition to the Hon. Douglas Pennant, the sitting Conservative member, is being discussed amongst liberals of that county. THE CHIEF CONSTABLE OF CARNARVONSHIRE.—Captain yornelius Richardes, son of Captain Richardes, Pengiaise, is a candidate for the vacant office of Chief Constable of Carnarvonshire. Captain Cornelius Richardes served in the ti3id Bengal Infantry during the Indian mutiny, but latterly he has served in the Bengal Staff Corps. He £ nce held command over an Indian police force. These facts as well as his connection with some of the leading families of Cardiganshire and Merionethshire will tell in hii favour. THE LLANKLLY REREDOS CASE.—J^ord Penzance, sitting in the Court of Arches, on Saturday, February 1st, heard an application by the Rev. Mr. Williams, vicar of Llanelly, for a. licence or faculty to erect a reredos in the chapel-of-ease of All Saints', namely, a sculptured representation of the crucifixion of our Saviour, in Caen stone. Mr. Williams said that he had been entrusted with funds for the purpose, and at a vestry meeting the ratepayers were in favour of its erection in the church. No appearance against the application had been made. Lord Penzance, after an examination of the plans, was of opinion that the erection of the reredos was legal, and decreed a faculty.

ABERAERON. COUNTY COURT, Wednesday, Feb. 5.—This Court is announced to open at ten. The Registrar is in his place at the proper time the undisputed cases are disposed of; then there is an adjournment until the Judge arrives. Judge Beresford arrived on Wednesday, shortly, after one. Solicitors, clients, defendants, and complainants had to linger about, anxiously waiting and watching every carriage in hopes it might be the Judge's. Thus a great deal of time is lost, and much inconvenience caused to all concerned. not the duty of the Judge to attend in time or ought he not, failing to be present at ten, to make known th.*t the court will not sit till l-oO p.m. ? If any of the parties did not answer to their names, would the Judge wait a couple of hours until they came ? THE TABERNACLE CALVINISTIC METHODIST CHAPEL.— On Friday night, Jan. 31, at 6 30 p.a., a meeting of a very unusual and interesting nature was held at the Tabernacle Calvinistic Methodist Chapel. It was con- vened expressly to allow the members and others an op- portunity of congratulating one another on the complete success of the collection commenced last April whereby the sum of £380 had been secured, which now leaves the spacious chapel free of all debt. On the motion of Captain Rees, Pleiades," seconded by Mr. D. Williams, Pier Cottage, Mr. Daniel Jones, the oldest deacon, took the chair, aud Mr. W. Griffiths, the vice-chair.—The chair- man, in the course of his speech, said that it had been said of Jehoiacim, King of Judah, that he should be buried with the burial of an ass, not so with the debt on this chapel, for its funeral obsequies had been most respectably conducted, the funeral expenses were no less than £50. Some people called this meeting a jubilee meeting, but he called it a "funeral meeting" of the debt.—The vice- chairman very happily explained the object of the meeting by another figure. Both, however, meant the same thing. lie said that after the completion of the Temple, on the great day of proclamation, one hundred and twenty priests blew in one hundred and twenty silver trumpets, and that must have been a glorious blast, undulating the valley of Kedron till it reached the heights of Olivet, where alio resounded the tumult of joy, causing it to break forth in melody over the city of Jerusalem. He said that blowing a trumpet did not mean rendering any difficult arrangement of music, but was always indicative of triumphant exultation, of jubilant gladness. He hoped they would bear this in mind in the present meeting. It was to be a meeting of jubilee, a meeting to blow the trumpets of emancipation; and if some of the trumpets gave a long and loud blast let them not complain. It was an exceptional meeting for rejoicing, and therefore they must not complain it they were kept longer than usual. He also gave a minute account of a similar meet- ing held twenty years ago. Although these were meet- ings such as could not take piace but once in an age, yet some of tliem had had the privilege of seeing two such. Mr. J. M. Howell, one of the secretaries, then read the subscription list, and Mr. J. S.Jones, National Provincial Bank, treasurer, read the balance sheet, which showed that the total amount collected was £380, out of which £365 had been paid.—Mr. John Price Jones, chemist, pro- posed That a most cordial vote of thanks be given to all the members and others, not merely for their donations, but for the cheerfulness with which the project had been received by all."—Mr. John Hugh Jones said that he had much pleasure in seconding the proposition. He said also that he had been appointed to speak on the characteristics of two of the fathers whom they had lost from amongst them within the last few years. This was done with the object of acting as a stimulus to the younger portion of the congregation to imitate that whicn was prominently good in their characters. The two he would mention were the late Mr. Benjamin Evans and the late Mr. Jenkiu Davies. Mr. Jones then ably dealt with the details of their characters.—Mr. J. M. Howell, in supporting the motion, spoke on the late Mr. W. J. Rees and the late Mr. Jonn Hugh Jones.—The motion was then carried. Captain Joseph Rees, "Louisa," then proposed that the heartiest thanks of this Church be presented to Messrs. J. P. Jones, J. H. Jones and John M. Howell, who had been most energetic in their labours as secretaries in connection with the undertaking, and Mr. J. S. Jones, National Provincial Bank, who was equally deserving of praise as treasurer. —Mr. John Jones, Quay Parade, seconded the motion.— Mr. David Beynon Rees, in supporting it, said he would read a few stanzas which he had composed for the occa- sion he did not mean them to be proper epglynion :— Y ddyled fel mynydd dwys—neu liunllef, Ar ileimlad yr eglwys; A glacidwy.fi gan ddewrion glwys, U wroniaiil gwir gymwys. Riu pedwar gwron aiddgar-o ddifri, Fu wrthi'n ymdrechgar; Pob elfen droisant yn gar, A& gasglu yn ddigyinar. Gwefr ac ager, gwynt a dwr—'rwyn tybied, Ddefnyddient fel un gwr At gasglu aur heb fawr stwr, Nes goiphen yr boll hentwr. Rhown ddiolch glan o'r galon—i'r brodyr, Ymdrechodd mor ffyddlon; Nes gorphen gwaith mor fawr bron" Na synai daearolion. The motion was warmly agreed to.—Mr. David Hughes Davies delivered an able commentary on the distinguished traits in the characters of two more of the departed fathers of the Church, the late Mr. David Evans, tanner, and the late much respected pastor of the Church, the Rev. Abel Green. Mr. Lewis Jenkins, weaver, next pro- posed that a hearty vote of thanks be tendered to the young people, who had through the instrumentality of the collecting cards collected the handsome amount of £107. This was seconded by Captain Daniel Jones, North Road, supported by Captain David Jones, of the John Pierce, and carried unanimously,—Captain David Wil- liams, of the Eliza and Mary, was the next to deliver a dissertation on the duties of sailors towards the religious society to which they belonged, he coupled with his address a eulogy upon the memory of the late Captain Evan Evans,' 'Gowerian."—Mr. John Hughes, Pentwr, one of the oldest members, stated his ^reminiscences.—Mr. David Lloyd, Drefach, was to close with an urgent appeal to a contllluatlonof Christian benevolence, but owing to the lateness of the hour this was deferred till Sunday night, when he delivered a very energetic address.—The meeting concluded by singing the hymn— "Rhedwn ar frys," &c., and the offering of prayer by the Rev. James Jones, M.A.

LAMPETER. THE NEW VICAR.—On Saturday, Febuary 1, the new vicar, the Rev. Daniel Jones, M.A., was inducted to the living by the churchwardens. The next day (Sunday) he read himself in and made the usual declaration. SCHOOL BOARD, FRIDAY, JANUARY 31sT.-Present Mr. J. Fowden (presiding chairman) Rev. J. Jones, Mr. W. B. Price and Mr. T. Lloyd (clerk). Attendance Officer. John Jones, bailiff of the Lampeter County Court, was unanimously elected attendance officer for the year 1879. Vacancy on The Hoard.—A letter was read from the Education Department, requesting that the BJard should proceed to fill up the vacancy caused by the death of the Very Rev. LI. Lewellin, the chairman of the Board. lIt was resolved that a. special meeting be held on Friday, the 7th February, for the purpose of tilling up the vacancy: Annual Returns.—The Clerk reported that the teachers had not sent in the returns required to be made by them under the 8th regulation of the 9th of February, 1877. He was directed to remind the teachers of the fact. MONTHLY MARKET.—There was {a good attendance on Friday, January 30. The quantity of butter was greater than has been offered for some time. About 100 casks were sold and sent off by rail. The supply of pigs was smaller than usual, and the supply of cattle was also very small. ENTERTAINMENT.—On Friday evening, January 31, a musical and dramatic entertainment was given at the National Schoolrooms in aid of the Lampeter Young Men's Institute. The different songs were well sung, and the acting of the performers in the dramatic part was highly creditable. The following is the programme :— Solo (pianoforte), "La muette de Portici," Miss Mary H. Hughes; song. "Excelsior," Mr. J. J. Jones; song, "The Spirit of the Breeze," Miss Evans solo (violin), "Llwyn Onn," and Scotch Bagpipes," Mr. E. Davies; song, "Arabella," Mr. D. B. Davies .song, It was a dream," Miss Price; song, "Street Cries," Mr. D. B. Davies; comic songs (in character), "Fifty years ago," and "Thos. Morgan," Mr. Tom Lloyd. The Boots at the Swan." Dramatis Personte: Mr. Henry Higgins, Mr. J. J. Jones; Frank Friskly, Mr. R. T. Jones; Peter Pippin, Mr. T. W. Moore Jacob Earwig, Mr. T. Henry Miss Cecelia Moonshine, Mr. E. Anwyl; Emily Trevor, Mr. D. T. Davies; Sally Smith, Mr. W. Dovey; Betty Jenkins. Mr. J. T. James; Villagers, Messrs. Barrow, Jones, and Mejicks. PETTY SESSIONS, FRIDAY, .JANUARY 3L-Before W. Jones, Esq., Llwynygroes, T. H. R. Hughes, Esq., and J. Fowden, Esq. Drunkrinnexg.—Duvid Evans, farm servant, Henbont, Pencar- reg, was fined 58., and costs, lor having been drunk and disor- derly on the highway at Llanannen, on the 14th December.— P.C. David Davies, New Court, proved the charge.—P.C. Davies also proved a case of drunken and riotous conduct against Daniel Jones, labourer, Caecarreg, who did not appear. The officer stated that the defendant was drunk at Drefach, Llan- wenog, on Jan. 14. There was a fair at Llanwenog on the 13th, and most of the cottagers of that village had special licences, former convictions having been put in, defendant was fined cas*e8 of game trespass and three bastardy cases were j™, ™entioned m the charge sheet. The two cases of trespass n compromised on payment of costs.

ABERYSTWYTH. 1 lNi!AI-Y\ consequence of the great amount of work rm \Trwf Attendance Committee meeting, mittee w Bpe?ial meeting of the Sanitary Com- report upon Talfesin ^Iuspector Produced a lengthy on a leSlD. has r&ceived^f'^f^ffi' Hutchings, naturalist, King-street, list Saturdav F +?Dmtwo wii<* ■swans; which were shot Tr ^te' Th, birds ornamental waters. "C s^nsT™ generaK sefen cn TVpp-aron Thpv -JLI sw<*ns were seen at first near i t i i xollowed down the river to below Lampeter, where three or them were killed SOUP KITCHEN.-The following are the number of quarts of soup whicn have been given out :-Saturday 3?eb. I, 2b0 quarts, ^nd on Wednesday 272 quarts Mrs Roberts, Lion Hotel, lias kindly superintended the soup- making. We are sorry to say that the soup kitchen will have to be shut 'ip at the enu of next week, as the funds are exhausted. Miss Parry, of Lhdiardi, has given £ 1 and Capt. Humphreys £ 1. LETTING OF LAND.—On Tuesday, Feb. 4th, Mr G. T Smith, auctioneer, let a portion of the Corporation lands for a term of seven years. The attendance was good and the bidding brisk. Lot 1, a field in the occupation of Miss Jane Owen, and land adjoining, was let at £ 15 fper annum to Mr. R. James; Lot 2, a field in the occunation of Mr. J R. Jones, Talbot Hotel, let for £ 29 per annum to Mr. Evan Morgan, Butcher's Arms lot 3, a field in the occupation of Mr. John Evans, carrier, let for jg7 10s per annum to the same lot 4, a piece of garden, in the occupation of Mr. John Rees, Railway Inn, let to the same for £8 10s.; lot 5, piece of grounddividedintogardens let for £14 to Mr. E. Matthews, North Parade. For the Flats, taken altogether, there was no bidding, so the land was put up in three lots. Lot 1, between the main drain and the railway, 13 acres, was let at £6 per acre to Mr. John Jenkins, Queen s Stables; lot 2, 12;): acres, situate between the main drain and the Cemetery, was withdrawn; and lot 3, la. 3r. 4p., situate and adjoining Midway, was let to Mr. J. R. Jones, Talbot Hotel, at £6 per acre. Lot 7, stable and premises in Moor-street, was let at JE9 per annum to Mr. John James, Terrace-road. FIRE.—On Tuesday night, about eleven o'clock, a fire occurred in a cottage, occupied by John Miles, in Foun- tain Court. The children went with a candle up stairs, and let it fall into the straw pallet. An alarm was given, and the fire was soon put out. COURSING MATCH.—A coursing match, given by the Right Hon. the Earl of Lisburne to his tenants residing in the parish of Lledrod Upper, took place on Wednes- day, Feb. 5, over MaesbandJog, Tymawr, Criclas, Swydd, Pengwhdwn, Penlan, Llwynhendre, and Tyn- draenen farms. The party started by Strata Florida Station, and broke up at Swyddffynon village. The ground was swarming with hares. No fewer than 123 were seen, of which seventeen were killed. These were distributed among the tenants and their friends. There were present on the ground about 200 spectators. Mr. James Morgan, head keeper, conducted the proceedings in his usual admirable way, and to the entire satisfaction of all present. There were present from Aberystwytb, by private invitation Capt. Wemyss, Mr. E. Marpole, Mr. Lucas, and Mr. Evans. NAVIGATION.—Mr. James Willams, son of Thomas Williams, druggist, Bridge-street, has just received from the Board of Trade a certificate of competency as second mate, having successfully passed his examination before the Mercantile Marine Board at Liverpool. HIODINI.—For a week or so past the walls of the town have been posted with placards announcing the arrival of Hiodini; and on Wednesday evening many persons pro- ceeded to the Temperance Hall to attend the entertain- ment. The doors were, however, shut, and no admittance could be obtained. Presently the manager of the company made his appearance, and, addressing the crowd, informed them that some time ago he had taken the hall, paid the deposit money, and had brought his company to the town. He had since been informed that the chapel people, when going home.on Sunday observed that sleight-of-hand tricks formed a portion of the entertainment, aud had therefore objected to the use of the hall for such purposes. He had consulted a solicitor in the town respecting the matter, and he intended to commence legal proceedings at once against those persons who had let the hall to him. The actual fact is that the condition under which the hall is held prohibits theatrical, conjuring, and other entertain- ments that deal with magic or dramatic representations of any kind. PETTY SESSIONS, WEDNESDAY, FEB. 5.-Before David Roberts, Esq., Mayor, John Watkins, Isaac Morgan, and J. W. Szlumper, Esqs. Chimney on Fire.—On the information of P.C. E. Evans, David Hopkins, North-parade, was fined Is. for allowing his chimney to go on fire. Driving on the Wrong Side of the Road.—Supt. Lloyd charged Win. Pugh, Pencwmmawr, with having furiously driven on Monday evening, Feb. 3.—Mr. Lloyd gave evidence to the effect that he was returning from the country, when he saw defendant coming towards him. He was driving furiously, and on the wrong side of the road. The defendant ran into the superintendent's trap with such force as to turn it round. Defendant did not stop, and Mr. Lloyd alighted and ran after the man to the railway bridge. When he got there Mr. Williams, whom he left behind, came after him with his trap, aud then they pursued defendant aud took his name.—-Mr. Evan Jones Williams corroborated the superintendent's evidence as to the collision and the capture, and said that he could not call the rate at which defendant was driving a furious rate. He was, however, going too fast for down hill. The summons was then amended, and defendant was charged with having driven on the wrong side.—Evan Evans, for the defence, saia that the horse was a draft horse and would not go too fast. It com- menced trotting at the top of Bridge-street, and in passing Mr. Lloyd there was a slight noise occasioned by the two traps coming into contact. It was not serious, so he and defendant drove on. In cross-examination witness said they had had some drink but they were sober.—David Davies, Bankymor, said a trap passed him on Monday evening. He went after it and passed it again near the Fountain Inn. It was the defendant's trap he passed.— Fined 10s. and costs. COUNTY COURT, THURSDAY, FEB. 6TH. Before Judge Hodgson. A Lawyer's Claim.—Edgar Atwood and Son, solicitors, Aberystwyth, v. Thomas Morgan, Pantyquarrel.—Action brought to recover £5 9s. 6d. for professional charges and other fees paid on behalf of the defendants. Mr. W. Williams, solicitor, appeared for plaintiff, and Mr. Joseph Evans for defendant.—Edgar Atwood, in his evidence, stated that he was retained in an action for the recovery of £ 10.—In cross-examination, Mr. Evans asked witness if he had not received £1 on Ahe "no cure no pay" principle—or the "Dodsonand Fogg" principles?—Wit- ness denied the insinuation, and stated that the charges were fair.—The defence was that £1 had been paid to Mr. Atwood to conduct the case.—The Judge said it was absurd to suppose that plaintiffs accepted the case for £1 whenjthey had to pay fees to the amount of 30s.—Mr. Evans said it was done.—The Judge believed that Mr. Atwood had never received the £1. and gave judgment for him on the facts of the case, reserving his decision on a point of law Mr. J. Evans had raised. Claim against a School Board.—Mr. W. Owen, Bryn- owen, Borth, claimed j31 from the Cyforthybrenin School Board tor damages alleged to be done by the water running off the roof of the school upon plaintiff's land. Mr. A. J. Hughes appeared for plaintiff, and Mr. Griffith Jones for de, fendant.—Mr. Griffith Jones stated the facts of the case, and remarked that the Board were treating for a lease of certain ground around the school, and they were not aware that the case would come on that day.—Mr. A. J. Hughes stated that Mr. W. Jones was willing to accept Is. rent for the land, and about the same amount for the lights. All he wanted was his costs. If the case went on and he succeeded he would be en- titled to something like fifteen guineas; but he was willing to accept two guineas for his fees and 15s. for shutting up the windows of the school, and also the rents.—Mr. Griffith Jones asked for an adjournment, in order that he might look into the facts of the case to see whether he should advise the Board to proceed or not.—Mr. Hughes said it must be understood that if his terms were not accepted that day it should not be considered that they could be accepted after Mr. Griffith Jones had seen whether he could proceed or not.—It was then agreed to adjourn the case. the solicitors promising to do their best to come to an amicable conclusion. .A Mining Case.—James George Green, mining agent, Peny- bont, and William Jones, Darren, near Goginan, v. Absalom .Francis, mining agent, John Williams, carrier, Wm. Vaughan, Edward Jenkius, Joseph Williams, and John Morris Jones miners.—Mr. Griffith Jones appeared for plaintiffs, Mr. A. J. Hughes for Absalom Francis, and Mr. Edgar Atwood for John Williams.—Mr. Griffith Jones said this was an action for detenue of a lift of 12 fathoms of pumps in a mine shaft. The plaintiffs took a tack note from Sir Pryse Pryse, and took up the pumps, and laid them on the surface. The defendant, Francis, came and removed the pump.—James George Green stated that about two years ago he obtained a tack note from Mr. Fryer for the Blaendyfiryn mine. That note expired, aud he applied for and obtained a new, one dated on the 29th September last. Shortly after 1877 Captain Bray claimed the machinery, and correspondence ensued. UItimately they met in Mr. Fryer's office, but failed to agree as to the value. Mr. Absolom Francis was appointed valuer. He (witness) agreed to purchase all the articles on the mine. Mr. Francis was appointed to value all the machinery. There was no reservation wHatever made of any machinery. He subse- quently gave Mr. Bray £108 10s. He took up the pumps, which were worth to him £35. In November last Mr. Francis removed the lift of pumps. It cost him about £10 to remove the lift from the mine. Witness had had a letter from Captain Bray stating that he had sold all. Some time ago Mr. Francis warned witness off the ground, and claimed all within a certain fence, which was included in the map produced. —Mr. A. J. Hughes produced a lease dated June, 1866, from Pryse Pryse to Thomas Holroyd and Benjamin Hollings- worth for 21 years for mining purposes of the same lauds as those included in Mr. Green's tack note. That lease was not revoked.—In cross-examination, Mr. Green said he did not know, but that that lease had expired. Captain Francis went up to value, accompanied by Andrew Williams and witness, and he heard Williams tell Francis to stop at a certain boundary. That which was outside the boundary line was not in the in- ventory for which he had paid. The lift was not included in the first arrangement, but in a subsequent one made in Novem- ber last. It would cost him £35 to replace the pumps. He ad- mitted that Captain Bray owned the machinery. He had made a claim upon Captain Bray, and he had said let the £108 include the lot. He knew that Mr. Francis claimed the machinery when he (witness) made the subsequent arrangement with Capt. Bray. —Mr. Hughes submitted that Capt. Bray was not the owner of the machinery.-The Judge said he supposed it was a question whether Captain Bray owned the property.—Mr. Griffith Jones said Mr. Green was in possession of the property under the tack note.—Witness claimed the machinery because he was in possession of the ground.- Re-examined: When he went up with f rancis to value, he (witness) did not know the boundary Williams pointed out a boundary line, which did not include the spot where the pumps were. The pumps were not included m the inventory. He soon after found that his tack note gave him possession of the shaft where the pumps lay, and he claimed them. The receipts gave him possession of all machinery lead and material on the Blaendyffryn Mine. Gave bills, not his own, for the machinery.—The Court then adjourned. At the re-assembling it was stated that the case was adiourned the understanding being that a written undertaking should be iriven to carry out the private arrangement. M wh £ ^LZ]llHv-u'-buikief' F-llannJ Parry.— This was a case in which James Williams, builder, Llanbadarn-road, sued Henrv Pany forties.. alleged to be due for the plans used in the Th1« w?« ? b°use, one of a row, called Gogerddan Cottages.— decision —Mr sl.x or seven others depended upon the Mr rviffifh t .Hughes appeared for the defendant, and ,onffj the Plaintiff.—Mr. Jones proceeded to k* case, but before he had got far his Honour asked for case Whatever Th r6ad' and said that the plaintiff had no t "T e was thea argued for some time the for hv th« solicitor contending that the plans ought to be'paid for by the defendant, as they had been used.-His Honour menVw^^eci^one^'1'11"14, withcosts' andsaid ^e agree- Jones> Mynydd Bach, sued John ? stationer, Pier-street, Aberystwyth, for £ 10 4s. the Plaintiff iLi!)la»!k a damages consequent upon its detention, so because of theTbsfnce^the diaL° The^nameTf' the^ine sxsr'av buf*irt "I? »ssssi««"t ™ hnn five guineas for dialling the mine. Was a m hnn five guineas for dialling the mine. agreed to give agent two years ago He left the dial at Mr. Morgan's shop, and when he went for it he was told bv the defmSw that the dial was not close at hand, He had been ilf little trouble owing to the Liquidation Act, and did not know where to put his hand upon it. Did not ask whether the dial was with the trustess in the liquidation. He (plaintiff? had tiled a petition, but he did nGt remove any things. Thev wa? too poor to remove. Defendant did not say he would not eivo him it back, but that he could not find it. Defendant had told him (plaintiff) that he gave the dial to another person whom he did not know, but who had come for plaintiff. Plaintiff never told defendant to give the dial to any person but he sent a man named John Jones to ask if the dial had come back Plaintiff paid defendant 4s. on one occasion. The pavment was made on the 1st of October, 1877. When the 4s. was paid the dial was put into the defendant's hand first, and the 4s was to pay the carriage to London and back. He might have bor- rowed a dial but he would have had to pay 15s. a day.—Re-e\ amined John Jones, Devil's Bridge, said he called at the de- fendant's for a dial one day last spring. Defendant said he did not exactly know when it was, as he was busy.—Henry Flint said he had seen defendant since the issue of,the{.summons, and he said that he had handed the dial over to a man for plaintiff The defendant was examined and said that in 1S76 he filed a peti- tion. He surrendered all his property and paid a com- position of 10s. in the pound. There was not an atom of truth in the insinuation made by the plain- tiff. The dial was brought to repair and remained in London a longtime. The plaintiff at last insisted upon having it back done or undone. The dial was then obtained, and plaintiff called for it, and paid 4s. for the carriage. Offered him the dial upon a subsequent occasion. Saw the dial given into his hands, but he would not Uke it then. Another man called for it and he got it.—His Honour here stopped the case and gave a verdict for the defendant. DOWNIE'S BEQUEST. MEETING OF THE VISITING COMMITTEE. DEPUTATION TO THE MEETING. The second meeting of the Visiting Committee was held on Thursday afternoon (yesterday). There were present the Rev. Chancellor PhiUips, presiding, Mr. David Roberts, Mayor, Major Bassett Lewis, Mr. R. Gilbert- son, Mr. Thomas Jones, Mr. John James, Mr. Edward Humphreys, Mr. David Jones, Bank, Mr. Philip Williams, Mr. Frederick Roberts, and Mr. Evans, clerk. Mr. JAMES said before the minutes were read he should like to ask whether the last meeting was a legally con- stituted meeting, because there was no chairman proposed or carried. He had been told that the Vicar was not the ex-officio chairman of the Visiting Committee. The CLEKK replied that the Vicar was ex-officio chair- man of the Trustees. '1 his was an adjourFJed meeting of the first general meeting of the Trustees. The CHAIRMAN did not think Mr. James's question re- ferred to this meeting. The CLERK added this was an adjourned meeting of the trustees. The meeting of the Visiting Committee came afterwards. The meeting then proceeded to examine and pass several bills. Mr. DAVIO ROBERTS said there was a deputation out- side the room, and they had asked him to put the ques- tion to the maeting whether It would be kmd enough to receive them. The CHAIRMAN said for himself he should be very happy to do so. Mr. JAMES thought it advisable to transact the ordinary business before the deputation were received. The CHAIRMAN said out of the £100 borrowed from the bank, JS80 had been handed to the district visitors, so that besides the balance of the £100 and the sums in the hands of the ladies, the trustees had no money to deal with. The question was whether it was advisable to borrow more. The sums in the hands of the ladies were very small. Mr. JAMES thought that the £20 should be kept in hand for any urgent cases. The CHAIRMAN concurred. In answer to Major Basset Lewis, the CLERK stated that instructions had been given to the Agent in London to apply to the Court for JMOO. During the examination of the visitors' books, it trans- pired thac money had been given to a man who was four days at work in the week. Mr. JAMES remarked that the man at work was better off than a man out of work. He understood that the funds of the Society were to be given to the sick and poor. He knew a case where a man earning 24s. a week was in re- ceipt of relief. Mr. GILBERTSON said it was impossible for a visitor to know his district aU at once. Mr. JAMES said the visitor who had given the money he had referred to knew the circumstances of the recipients. Mr. F. ROBERTS did not think a man in work a de- serving recipient of the funds of the charity. The meeting was then resolved into a meeting of the Visiting Committee. Mr. JAMES again asked if the last meeting was legally constituted, as the Vicar was notJan ex-officio chairman of the committee ? The CHAIRMAN said that he would take counsel's opinion on the subject. Afterwards, in answer to remarks, the Chairman added that he did not want to be chairman. He was quite prepared to leave the chair, and leave the whole thing in their hands. Mr. F. ROBERTS remarked that the Scheme was silent as to the Chairman of the Visiting Committee. He pre- sumed that they would have to appoint a chairman at each meeting. He montioned that because the Chairman at the last meeting objected to put a resolution to the meeting for some time. The CHAIRMAN—I did ? Mr. JAMEs-Yes. The CHAIRMAN—I certainly did not. Mr. J AMES—Other members rose with the opinion that you did. Mr. James added that before the resolution was put to the meeting the Chairman left the chair. Mr. David proposed a compromise, and shortly afterwards the Chairman got up from the chair. The members came back afterwards. Mr. GILBERTsoN-For another purpose. Mr. JAMES remarked that there was nothing legally settled. The CHAIRMAN asked Mr. James to state what resolu- tion he (the Chairman) had refused to put to the meeting. Mr. JAMES replied that he had proposed that five Non- conformists should be put on the list of visitors. The Chairman evaded it, and in the end he got up from the chair and there was an end to the thing. He (Mr. James) had withdrawn none of the ladies he had pro- posed. Mr. GILBERTSON asked to be allowed to refresh Mr. James's memory. He had asked Mr. James if he would withdraw, and lie (Mr. James) said, I suppose 1 must." Mr. J AMES replied that he agreed to substitute one Miss Davies for another, but to allow the other ladies he had proposed to remain.. Mr. F. ROBERTS said that as it was the first meeting, and there was some misunderstanding, would it not be well to let it drop ? Mr. JAMES replied that he did not wish to re-open the question. What he wished to know was whether the meeting was legal, as there was no chairman. The CHAIRMAN said it seemed to him—although it was not intentional—that it was like reflecting upon him by saying that he had refused to put a resolution to a meeting. He most distinctly denied that he had refused to put the resolution, and he must ask Mr. James to with- draw what he had said. Mr. JAMES said he certainly could not withdraw it. He did not put it in the way the Chairman had taken it. He said that the Chairman had evaded putting the resolu- tion to the meeting. The thing was evaded time after time until a compromise was suggested, and then the meeting was broken up. The CHAIRMAN asked Mr. James what he meant by saying that he substituted one Miss Davies for the other. Mr. JAMES replied that he meant to substitute one Miss Davies for the other, but to return the other ladies he had proposed. The CHAIRMAN— Poohj! He had simply delayed putting the resolution to the meeting because he desired a unani- mous conclusion. An impression existed outside that he had evaded something, whereas he had done nothing of the kind. Major LEWIS supposed Mr. James would withdraw the word "refuse" to put the resolution, and substitute delayed to do so. Mr. JAMES consented, and the matter dropped. The question of Chairman was again raised, and the Rev. Chancellor PHILLIPS said he would not be proposed for it would be tacitly admitting that he was not a proper Chairman. Mr. F. ROBERTS—Mr. Phillips, how can you make out that you are Chairman of the Visiting Committee. The CHAIRMAN—1 don't say that I .am. I shall take counsel's opinion on the subject. Mr. F. ROBERTS said there were two distinct bodies, and he did not see what there was to take counsel's opinion upon. After several other matters had been disposed of, Mr. ROBERTS stated that the Infirmary scheme was ready to be considered by the Trustees. The deputation from the public meeting was then in- troduced into the room, and Mr. GRIFFITH JONES, on be- half of the Chairman of that meeting, laid before the Committee the resolution requesting that the town should be divided into ten districts, that twenty ladies should be appointed to each district, and that halt the total number should be Nonconformist ladies. Mr. Jones added that the feeling of the meeting was, that if possible it would be better to have ladies unconnected with any sect to ad- minister the bequest, but seeing that was impossible, it was advisable to have an equal number of Dissenting ladies and one reason for that was, that as most of the poor were Nonconformists, they would feel greater freedom in telling their poverty to members of their congregations than to strangers. The CHAIRMAN asked who called the meeting, and said it was usual to call public meetings by requisition to the Mayor. Mr. GRIFFITH JONES replied that the Mayor was not asked to call the meeting, because he was a trustee. The meeting was called by iilty or sixty gentlemen, who met in the Temperance Hall. The CHAIRMAN, who said he merely asked for informa- tion, said Mr. Griffith Jones had introduced the deputa- tion ina very clear speech, and he (the Chairman) ventured to think that the Visiting Committee would give grave consideration to so august and numerous a deputation. The Deputation than retired, whereupon The CHAIRMAN arose and said the next meeting of the Committee would be on the first Thursday of next month. Mr. JAMES thought the subject should be discussed. Mr. F. 11. ROBERTS thought it would be better not to pass over the matter in silence. The CHAIRMAN said it was scarcely usual to give an instant decision to deputations. He had given them a courteous reply. Mr. F. R. ROBERTS suggested that the matter should be discussed at the next meeting. He afterwards observed that it would have been better if the ladies had only been appointed for six months. Mr. JAMES said even supposing the ladies were finally appointed there was nothing to prevent adding to their number. The CHAIRMAN said that it seemed to him to be very unwise to disturb what had been done before the end of the year. He could hardly help thinking that a great deal of the unpleasant feelings might have been avoided if outsiders had only appreciated the spirit in which the committee desired to work. He thought they should go on as they were, and see what changes could be made next year. Mr. GILBERTSON questioned whether they had any power to alter the arrangement already entered into. The CHAIRMAN having referred to the disturbance in the harmony, Mr. JAMES replied that the Chairman had to thank himself for any disturbance that had been caused. Major LEWIS said the deputation had brought before the Committee no new point. Mr. JAMES sAid the question was whether the committee had done what was right and just in the appointment of Lady Visitors. Mr. F. R. ROBERTS said the affair was hardly afloat, and they must try to go on as best they could for twelve ll10nths. Mr. JAMES said it would cause immense dissatisfaction in the town if the prayer of the deputation was not com- plied with. Major LEWIS was sure the town had ma.de a great mis- take in not thinking the trustees had done what was right and just. The CHAIRMAN (in answer to Mr. Roberts) said that he would not again discuss the matter at the next meeting, because they had discussed it at this. Mr. JAMES said that at the next meeting he would pro- pose that four additional ladies be appointed, and would continue to bring the matter forward until justice was done to the Nonconformists. The CHAIRMAN—Or until you get your own way. Mr. F. R. ROBERTS proposed, and Mr. JAMES seconded, that the matter should be discussed at the next meeting. Mr. Roberts added that he hoped it would be discussed without exhibitions of temper or irritation. Mr. DAVID JONES assured Mr. James that he had sug- gested the compromise that the Chairman should give up one, as was done at the last meeting. He did that for the sake of amity. The CHAIRMAN remarked that the irresponsible meet- ing had hooted Mr. Jones for this. Mr. GILBERTSON said he knew it was not Mr. Downie's intention that Dissenters should participate in the distri- bution of the funds, and that he never knew in his life a greater perversion of a man's will. Major LEWIS proposed, and Mr. GILBERTSON seconded, that the matter should be disposed of at that meeting. Major LEWIS said again that the deputation had brought forward no new point. Mr. JAMES said the new point brought by the deputa- tion was the feeling of the town. The CHAIRMAN said the meeting was irresponsible, be- cause the Mayor did not preside; that it was called hurriedly, and that he thought it was a hoax until he found people going there who had been beaten up. It seemed to have been called by the same people who called a previous meeting in connection with the scheme. Mr. JAMES explained that at the previous meeting the then Mayor was not asked to preside because he was a churchwarden and a proposed ex-officio trustee. Mr. James went on to further reply to the Chairman's remarks, but was called to order by Major Lewis. The CHAIRMAN then put the amendment to the meeting that the matter should be disposed of at once, and for it there voted, the Chairman, Major Lewis, Mr. Thos. Jones, Mr. Gilbertson, and Mr. David Roberts against it were the other five members. The CHAIRMAN then gave his casting vote, whereupon Mr. JAMES remarked that it was carried by a weak majority.

LLWYNGWRIL. DEPRESSION OF TRADE.—In consequence of the Tyncoed and Gloewern Slate Quarries having been stopped, a con- siderable number of men have been turned out of work. These unfortunate persons are glad to obtain anything to do; but most of them are unable to get any sort of em- ployment. There are some with families to depend upon, that have not had a day's work for three months. THE CHOIKS.—There are two choirs preparing for the musical competition at Barmouth on Good Friday next. An adult choir, under the leadership of Mr. J. Lewis, and a. Juvenile choir. It may be remembered that the Llwyngwril Adult Choir carried off the chief prize at Barmouth Eisteddfod on Christmas day last. SCHOOL BOARD, THURSDAY, JANUARY 30.—Present Messrs. W. Jones (chairman), D. Price (vice-chairman), J. Williams, L. Rees, J. Ellis (clerk) and G. Evans, (attendance officer). List of Absentees.—The Attendance Officer produced schedules of those children who had irregularly attended the different schools during the last month.—The lists showed that a great number of children attended school very irregularly. The Board, taking into considera- tion the severe weather we have lately had, gave the parents another opportunity of sending their children before summoning them. Arthog New Board School.—At the previous meeting of the Board it was resolved that the Clerk write to the Education Department, requesting their advice relative to the advisability of proceeding with the erection of this school, taking into account the present depression of trade in this district; to which no reply had been received. It seemed that the ratepayers of the district were very much dissatisfied with the delay that had taken place in pro- viding proper school accommodation for that portion of the parish, and had called a public meeting, at which re- solutions were passed in favour of having a school, and later on a deputation was requested to attend the Board to ask for a new school without delay. The deputation attended this meeting; it consisted of three farmers from the district, viz., Cadwaladr Roberts, Ynyscyffylog, Thos. J. Steven, Cyfarnedd, and Mr. Lewis Williams, Crog- nau, who laid before the Board a full statement of the state of education in the district, and said that the place where the temporary school was held was insufficient to accommodate one half the children who had suffered much from want of proper tuition. After some consideration, it was resolved that the Board take steps forthwith to remedy the deficiency for the Arthog district, and that the architect, Mr. H. Jones, Dolgelley, be instructed to prepare plans for approval, and the solicitor to proceed with the conveyance of the site without further delay, in the event of there being no instructions to the contrary from the Education Department.

CAPEL BANGOR. CONCERT.—A fashionable concert was held at the School, on Friday, the 31st January, for the benefit of the school funds. The spacious schoolroom was crowded, a good many of the gentry of the neighbourhood were present. Amongst those present were the Rev. John Rees, vicar, who presided, the Rev. B. Edwards, Llanfihangel-y- creuddyn, Col. and Mrs. Lloyd Philipps, Mabws, Mrs. Roberts and Master Roberts, Penwern, Mr. and Mrs. Morris Davies, Ffosrhydgaled, Mr. and Mrs. A. Hughes, Mrs. Bonsall, Glanriieidol, and family, Mr. R. Gilbertson, Mr. Hughes, Lovesgrove, Miss Parry, Llidiarde, the governess and children of Abermaide, Captain Phillips, Ponterwyd, Dr. Rowland, Goginan, Mr. James, Penbryn, Mrs. and Miss Morgan, Bron, Liangwrda, Mr. John Trevetha.n, Miss Trevethan, and Mr. Rogers, Maesbangor, Miss Jones, Midway, Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Trevethan, Miss Harvey, Miss Williams, Aberystwyth, Mr. Jones, Abernant, Mr. and Mrs. H. W. Morgan, Broneirion, Miss Williams, Tynllidiart, Mrs. Morgan, Maesbangor Mills, &c. The programme was as follows :—" Hen wlad fy nhadau," Miss Mary Vaughan singing the solo. Pianoforte solo, Miss Parry, Llidiardau; glee, "Canadian boat song," Bangor Glt-e Party; part song, "The bridge of sighs," Mr. J. Edwards and party, Aberystwyth solo and chorus, Rev. B. Edwards and party; solo, Maggie sitting by my side," Captain S. Trevethan; glee, "Toriad y Dydd," {Goginan Choir part song, Sailors' chorus," Aberffrwd party; solo, Cherry ripe," ivirs. A. J. Hughes; trio, "A little farm well tilled," Aberffrwd party; solo Mr. J. Edwards, Aberystwyth; pianoforte solo, Mrs Lloyd-Philipps; part song, Malgwyn Vaughan," Aberffrwd party; solo, Dafydd y gwas," Mr. Prichard, l^lanfihangel; glee, "Gwenith Gwyn," Goginan Choir; solo, Cariad fy Mam," Mr. J. Edwards, Aberystwyth glee, Where art thou, beam of light," Bangor Glee Party solo, "Should he upbraid," Mrs. A. J. Hughes part song, "Call John," Aberffrwd Party; solo, "Y Gwcw "ar y fedwen," Miss M. Vaughan; song, Neidi o'r badell ffroio i'r tan," Mr. Pritchard, Llanfihangel finale, God save the Queen." It is enough to say that the Aberffrwd Party were encored each time, and were obliged to comply for sake of restor- ing silence. Maggie sitting by my side," by Capt. Sam Trevethan, and Should he upbraid," by Mrs. A. J. Hughes, were very well given and much appreciated so also was Come birdy come," by Miss Griffiths, Llan- fihangel. "Cariad Mam," by Mr. John Edwards, was very effectually sung, the Goginan Party singing the chorus. Mr. Pritchard, Llanfihangel, gave some very humorous comic songs, which greatly amused the audience and were rewarded with rounds of applause. "The Cuckoo," by Miss M. Vaughan, was very well sung and encored. Where art thou beam of light," by the Bangor Party, was sung with good taste; indeed, most of the pieces were very well given, but, as is always the case, the most lively ones were best received. Miss Trevethan, Maesbangor, presided at the pianoforte for most of the songs. The Chairman having briefly addressed the audience, they dispersed.

BORTH ENTERTAINMENTS AND LECTURE.—On Monday evening, Feb. 3, Hiodine gave his entertainment of magic, &c., in the National Schoolroom in this village, a very small number being present. On Tuesday evening, Feb. 4, a Penny Readings entertainment was held in the same room, which w:s well-attended, but not very good order was kept, the voice of the reader at times being quite drowned by the noise of shuffling and stamping of feet, &c. It is hoped the room on future occasions will be better lighted, and the meetings more satisfactory. On Wednesday evening, Feb. 5, a lecture was given in the Congregational Chapel on "Mahomet" by the Re". J. Davies, Talybont, Mr. Griffiths, Ty Nant being chair- man. It was very well attended. On Thursday evening Robpn Ddu delivered a lecture on Temperance in the Welsh Wesleyan Chapel to a large numqer of hearers.

ABERDOVEY. PRESENTATION.—On the 1st of February a meeting was held in the Town Hall, Aberdovey, the Vicar of the parish being in the chair, to present Mr. Thomas Roberts, police-sergeant, with a handsome silver watch. The Vicar made the presentation. On the watch was engraved the words—"Presented to Sergeant Thomas Roberts by the Loyal Dovey Lodge of Oddfellows, for valuable service rendered as treasurer for the past ten years. Aberdovey, 1st February 1879."—Mr. Morris JoneF, P.G.M., and Mr. J. J.°Griffiths, Prov. C.S., were absent through the inclement state of the weather.

CORRESPONDENCE. "¡v"A.v' FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION OF WALES. SIR,—As a full explanation of the circumstances which led the Bangor Football Club to withdraw from the Foot- ball Association of Wales has not yet appeared, and as I believe it would be interesting to some of your readers, I venture to give you a statement of the events which led to, and the reasons for that step. Your football readers will be aware that Bangor was drawn against the White Star (Newtown) club in the third ties for the Association cup. An attempt to decide this tie was made on the Wrexham racecourse on the 4th of January, but the result was a draw, two goals being obtained by each side. The Association then directed the clubs to meet again at Chester on the 18th of January and in terms of this order the contest was renewed en the ground of the Chester club on that day. After about forty minutes' play, during which Bangor got one, and the White Star three goals, the game was stopped byj the referee in consequence of one of the White Star men deliberately and violently kicking one of the Bangor players, who, not having altogether recovered from a charge," was fitting on the ground, the ball at the time being in touch." Both clubs left the field claiming the match. Bangor on the ground of the foul play, and the Newtown men because they had scored the greater number of goals. It should be stated that the" Stars" won the toss, and had choice of goals, also that the Bangor men were un- fortunate enough to have got their goal within ten minutes of the commencement of the game, and before their opponents had managed to score. To this success may be attributed the whole of the subsequent unpleasantness, for that it roused the temper of the Stars was perfectly evident to allpresent.so that it was arelief when the climax was reached, and the game stopped by the referee. Goals ob- tained under such conditions as these may count fairly enough with the f^tars," but it may not be out of place to remind them that in the first match at Wrexham the Bangor men were two goals behind on change of ends, but were able to equalize matters before time was called. Inconsequence of the display <•? the "Stars" at Chester, the Committee of the Bangor ch;b at its next meeting unanimously decided not to put a ijangor team in the field against them again, and directed its representative at the forthcoming Association meeting to acquaint the Associ- ation of this decision. The meeting in question was held at Ruabon on the 28th of January, when the matter in dispute was brought forward and discussed at length. The White Star captain gave his version of what took place at Chester, and the representative of the Bangor club gave his. A gentleman from Chester, who had witnessed the game, and had volunteered to make a statement of what occurred, also appeared, his evidence confirming that of the Bangor delegate. The party who acted as referee in the match was not present, and a motion by the Bangor representative, that no decision should be come to until a report had been obtained from him, was opposed and rejected, and in the end the Committee directed the Bangor Club to meet the "White Stars" at Oswestry, on .Saturday last, February 1st. This the Bangor men refused to do, their committee holding to the decision previously arrived at, and at a meeting held the evening after that at Ruabon, unanimously resolved, in consequence of the conduct of the White Star club, and of the action of the Association in arriving at a decision on that conduct, without the report of the referee in the match, to retire from the Association. In conclusion, I have only to express the opinion that if the Association had desired to act impartially, and do justice to its members, it would not have required the Bangor men to travel over ninety miles to meet the Club to which they had justly shown such a decided antipathy, and which, backed probably by a thousand more of their admirers—the elite of Newtown—would only have to travel 30 or 40 miles to give another exhibition of their quality.—I am, &c., BANGORIAN.

NANNAU GARDENS RAIN AND SNOWBALL &C., JANUARY 1879, With Mean Temperature. Altitude of Gauge, 690 ft. Total rain and snowfall 1'28 iaches. Number of days on wheh 0-02 inches or more ram or SnThefinost'rain fell on the 10th, 0"05 inches. 17 degrees of frost registered here on the 10h; frost occurred on 27 nig-hts. Mean temperature of month, 3« degrees, Remarks A very severe month, continuation of a long winter, bitter cold east winds, with hard frost, very pene- trating and destructive to vegetation, &c. Signed, GJW. COOKE.

1 HUNTING APPOINTMENTS. (WEATHER PERMITTING.] ,r. The MARQUESS OF LONDONDERRY'S HARRIERS will meet on Friday, February 7 Abergwydol Monday, February 10 Dolcaradoec At 10. The NORTH MONTGOMERY HARRIERS will meet on Saturday, February 8 Llanfechain Wednesday, February 12 Pontscadarn Saturday, February 15^ Bwlchycibau At 11. The RADNORSHIRE HARRIERS will meet on Saturday, February 8 Oanfron, Nantmel At 10-15.

RAIN FALL AT PENIARTH GARDENS. For the month ending January 31, 1879. Day of Rain. Day of Rain, month. Inches, month. Inches. 1 • • • • — 18 "70 2 •• • — 19 — 1 18 "70 2 •• • 19 3 -25 I 20 — 4 21 5 15 22 6 23 7 -03 24 — 8 — 25 — 9 •• •• —26 — 10 — 27 11 -• — 23 — 12 ¡ 29 13 -45 SO 14 "30 31 — 15 -21 j 16 17 — Total 2 09 G. MURRAY. QUANTITY OF FROST. Day of Quantity Day of Quantity month. of frost, month. of frost. Dgs. Dgs. 1 12 17 2 4 18 3 12 19 4 4 8 20 8 5 12 21 12 6 2 22 8 7 10 23 7 8 7 24 12 9 10 25 6 10 12 26 11 11 18 27 12 12 7 28 3 13 29 2 14 30 7 15 31 6 16 2 G. MURRAY. liv The thermometer was above freezing point on the IStfc, th, 15th. and 17th and 18th.

BIRTHS. MARRIAGES. & DEATHS. /I"V'V"J'.J'I' BIRTHS. Jo.xF-s -Feb. 6th, the wife of Mr. Peter Jones, Portland-street, Aberystwyth, of a daughter. MARRIAGES. DAVIES—DAVIES—Feb. 5th, at the Register Office, Aberystwyth, in the presence of the Registrar, Mr. D. H. Evans, John Davies, carrier, Llanbadarn Fawr, to Ellen Davies, Blaendole. DEATHS. BOWEN— Jan. 29th, at Great Oak-street, Llanidloes, Mary, relict of John Bowen. CARESWELL— Recently, aged 73, at Kentish Town, London, Mr. Frank Careswell, formerly for many years head waiter at the Belle Viie Hotel, and landlord of the Bull and Mouth, Aber- ystwyth and Jan. 29th, aged 6S, Jane, his widow. CONEY—Jan. 24th, aged 84, at the Corbett Anns Hotel, Towyn, Major Bicknell Coney. DAVI Fs-.Jaii. 21st, aged 45, Mr. Meredith Davies, of the Boot Inn, Great Oak-street, Llanidloes. DAVIES—Jan. 29th, aged 1 hour, the infant daughter of Mr. David Davies, Bank-top, Llangollen. DAVIES—Jan. 27th, aged 4 months, at 5, Mill-street, Aberyst- wyth, Mary Emma, infant child of Mr. Thomas Davies, chief officer of the ship Morning Star, of Liverpool. DAvIES-Jan. 22nd, aged 80, Mary Davies, wife of John Davies, labourer, Dolwcn, Henfynyw. DAViFs-Jan. 25tli, aged 18, Evan Davies, son of Evan Davies, ship carpenter, Star, Llannon. FIELD—Jan. 30th, aged 58, at Pier-street, Aberystwyth, Edwd. Field, painter. HARRIsoN-Jan. 25th, aged 73, at the Rectory, Builth, Richard Hopkins Harrison, Rector of Builth, Vicar of Llanddewi, Canon and Rural Dean. HUGHES—Jan. 25th, aged 46, Mr. Edward Hughes, pensioner, Church-street, Llangollen. HUIPHREYS-Jan: 26th, aged 82, at Berriew Rectory, Mont- gomeryshire, Wm. Humphreys. JACOB—Jan. 30th, aged 28, at New Mill, Llanbadarn Lower, Jacob Jacob, miller. JENKINS—Jan.31st, aged 62, at Park, Llanychaiarn, Jenkin Jen- kins, butcher. JENRINs-Feb. 1st, aged 67, at Prospect-street, Aberystwyth, Wm. Jenkins, cabinet maker. JEJUIAN-Jan. 21st, aged 1, John Henry Mills, son of Richard Jerman, Long Bridge-street, Llanidloes. JONES-Jan 16th, aged 64, Catherine Jones, wife of John Jones, labourer, Francis-square, Llannon. LANGSTON-JONES— Jan. 31st, at Barmouth, John Langston- Jones, Esq., of Alcester, Warwickshire, solicitor. LEWIS—Jan. 24th, aged 76, Mary Lewis, wife of Mr. Richard Lewis, Tynhosefach, Rhydypenau. LEwIs-Jan. 29th, at 16, West-parade, Rhyl, Mrs. Lewis, widow of the Rev. Lewis Lewis, Rector of idenbigh. LEWIS—Feb. 2nd, aged 92, Mrs. Dorothy Lewis, Victoria-square, Llanidloes. LLOYD—Jan. 30th, aged 86, at Montgomery, Sarah relict of John Lloyd, formerly of Rhiewhiriarth, Llanfair, and for 32 years governor 6f Montgomery County Gaol. MATHEWS—Jan. 31st, aged 16, Mr. Thos. Mathews, Smithfield, Llanidloes. MEVRICK—Jan. 21st, aged 1, the son of Mr. David Meyrick, Bronfelen, Llangwyryfon. MORGAN -Jan. 21st, aged 24, the daughter of Mr. Thos. Morgan, Pentre, Llangwyryfon. MORRY-Feb. 2nd, at 43, Meadow-street, Moss-side, Mary, the dearly-beloved wife of Arthur Morry, architect, St. Peter's Chambers, Manchester, formerly of Oswestry and Aberyst- wyth. Interred at Ludlow, the 6th Feb. Deeply regretted by a large circle of friends and relatives. MORRIs-Feb. 1st, aged 66, Mrs. Ann Morris, Lodging House, Short Bridge-street, Llanidloes. MORRIS—Recently, aged 66, Ann, relict of Jas. Morris, formerly bailiff of the Llanidloes County Court. OWEN—Jan. 16th, aged 48, Mr. Wm. Owen. Frongoch, Llanfi- hangel Geneu'rglyn, fanner. OWEN-Jan. 27th, aged 82, Mr. Richard Owen, Penarth-yard, Newtown. PEATE—Feb. 2nd. aged 90, at Pentre, Chirk, Martha, relict of Mr. Thos. Peate, formerly of Melyniog and Gwernygoe, Mont- gomeryshire. PHILLIPs-Feb. 3rd, aged 26, Miss CMII-ALI Phillips, Dyfnant-ter- race, Llanidloes. PILOT—Jan. 29th, Charles Earnest, infant son of Mr. Jas. Pilot, Severn-street, Newtown. PRICE—Jan. 28th, aged 9 months, Jenny Gertrude, daughter of Mr. David Price, painter, Skinner-street, Newtown. PRICE—Feb. 2nd. aged 3 months, at Portland-street, Aberyst- wyth, Ernest Fairbrother Price, son of John Price, engine driver. PRICHARD-Jan. 31st, aged 39, Ellen, wife of Mr. R. Morris Prichard, Church-street, Tremadoc. PUGH-Jan. 31st, aged 74, James Owen Pugh, of Llandysilio. REES—Jan. 22nd, aged 74, Mrs. Mary Rees, Picton-street, Llan- idloes. REES—Jan. 22nd, aged 65, Miss Mary Rees, Picton-street, Llan- idloes. ROBERTS—Jan. 31st, aged 1, Richard, son of Mr. Richd. Roberts, Prenteg, Tremadoc. SNEAD -Jan. 25th, aged 59, Mr. Thoi. Snead, Queen's-road, Aber- ystwyth. THOMAS—Jan. 30th, aged 17, at New-street, Llanidloes, Matthew Thomas. THOMAS—Jan. 21st, aged 10 months, at the Aberystwyth Union Workhouse, David Davies Thomas, son of David Thomas, master of the Workheuse. WILLIAMS—Jan. 26th, aged 15, at Gorsfach, Llanbadarn Lower, David Williams, son of Wm. Williams, labourer. 'WILLIAMs-Feb. 1st, aged 77, Robert Williams, farmer, Bryn- efailuchaf, Dolbenuiaen.

LATEST INTELLIGENCE. .I'V'"V' By Press Association Telegram. BIRMINGHAM CORN MARKET, THURSDAY. There was a tolerably large supply of English wheat at this day's market, a great proportion of which was out of condition. A slow sale, at last week's rates. Foreign wheat also sold slowly at late quotations. Oats, beans, and peas unchanged. There was very little grinding barley offered, at a slight advance in price.

BRISTOL CORN MARKET, THURSDAY. English and foreign wheat were dull at last week's prices. Barley 6d. per quarter dearer. Maize and oats in fair request, and values unaltered.

BRISTOL CATTLE MARKET, THURSDAY. There was a large supply of beef, and a slow trade, at 70s. per cwt. for best, and 63s. to 68s. for inferior. Sheep also plentiful, and a quiet trade at 9d. per lb. for choice wethers, and 8d. to 8id. for ewes. Little doing in store cattle. About 1,200 pigs were disposed at 9s. to 9s. 6d. per score.

THE ZULU WAR. DEFEAT OF THE ZULUS. The following news has been received at Lloyd's, dated Cape of Good Hope, Jan. 21:—" Col. Glynn's column had the first engagement on the 12th. It resulted in the flight of the Zulus. Our loss was two killed and twelve wounded of the native contingent. Degachner attacked and occupied Serayos Place. The Zulu loss was sixteen killed and sixty wounded, our loss none. Pearson's column is expected to have the brunt of the fighting.

-0. THE SOUTH-EASTERN RAILWAY. The result of the polling for directors for the South- Eastern Railway was made known on Thursday, when it transpired th&t by a slight majority Sir E. Watkin'g nominees had won.

FORGERY AT LIVERPOOL. George Hargreaves, age'1 78, a Liverpool merchant, was sentenced, at the Assises in that town, on Thursday, to five years' penal servitude for ^forging a bill of ex- change for a thousand pounds. The prisoner said his crime was due to pressure on him owing to badness of trade.

THE PALE DINNER, LLANDRILLO. The annual dinner to the farmers, tenants, and others on tho Paid: and Crogin estates, given by Mr. H. Robert- son, M.P., came off at Llandrillo yesterday (Thursday). The repast, a very excellent and bountiful one, was pio- i vided by Mr. and Mrs. Jones of the Dudley Arms Inn, and was laid out in the Board School, where about 140 sat down, amongst the company being several freeholders living in the neighbourhood. Mr. Edward Jarrett, Plas-yn-fardre, occupied the chair, and the vice-chairmen were Messrs. Thomas J ones, Bryn- melyn, Bollam, Llandrillo, Roberts, Ty-ffos, and Henry Davies, Branas-ucha.. After dinner the usual loyal toasts were given, and the health of Mr. Robertson was drunk with musical honours. The health of the Earl of Dudley was also drunk with the usual honours. A full report will appear next week.

CHRIST'S COLLEGE, BRECON. At the scholarship examination at this College, the 1st Classical was awarded to C. D. Watkins, educated at Friars School, -Bangor, the.2nd to R. E. Jones, educated at the «a.me school; the 3rd to J. D. James, educated at the Ystrad Meurig Grammar School; the 3rd to J. Mathematics Scholarship was awarded to D. Richards, of the Aberystwyth Grammar School. The Science to J. J. Johnson, educated at Friars School, Bangor. BRECON AND MEKTHYR RAILWAY (61 mile O/xhj)- Traffic Statement for the week ending Feburary 2, J • • Passengers, parcels, &c., £ 176 16s (,d. ;good8»nd lgc stock, £ 972 LSS. 9D.; total, £ 1,149 15s. 3d. £ L8US. M. per mile per week. Corresponding week last 3^^ fCTilos nnen) i Passengers, parcels, &o., £ 208 J». •*»-!> <roods and live stock,^>882 4s. 8d.; total, £ 1,090 13s. o ■ > £ 17 17s. 7d. per mile per week.—iMPM«^for^this we^, £ 59 Is. lOd. Aggregate for p weeks, 1&9, 4d.; Aggregate for 5 weeks, 1878, £ 5,427 12B. 8dm 111. crease for 5 weeks, £ 51 3s. 8d. 'T-

is to prevent that constant interbreeding which tends so much to deteriorate stock. There ought not to be two opinions as to the desirableness of expending, at Jeast, £100 per annum in obtain- ing a first-class horse, but it is pretty clear that the work will have to be done almost entirely by the landowners. Tenant farmers arc averse to guaranteeing mares until they have seen the horse, and yet it is difficult to get a horse unless the farmers will first guarantee mares. If twenty gentlemen would guarantee £20 each a first-class horse could be obtained. The Agricultural Society might offer a premium of £4°: and if, at the shov7, it was decided that one of the locd horses was better than the stranger, then the local horse would win, and the guarantors would have to make up £40 more than iftboy had won. What is wanted is to secure a good hoise eaca year, and at the same time to give tne local horses a chance to compete for the premium. The feeling of the members of the Agricultural Society is trongly against mixing their accounts with the horse show accounts. I here is httle fear that another year will be allowed to pass without an effort -being made to do something more for horse breeding in the county by import- ing fresh blood. It would be far more satisfac- tory, if a good horse is obtained, to make up the requisite money by increasing, the fee than by increasing the number of mares.