The Cambrian News and Merionethshire Standard

LLANIDLOES. OBITUARY.—We regret to record the death of Mr Henry Hamer, of the Yan Yaults, which took place on Friday last. The deceased gentleman was a member of the Llanidloes Town Council, and in politics an ardent Liberal. He leaves a wife and a family to mourn his premature and unexpected death. TOWN COUNCIL (ADJOURNED MEETING), May 20. -Present: The Mayor (Mr. Edward Davies), Ald- ermen Cleaton, Jones and Davies, Councillors Higgs, W. Thomas, E. Williams, R Jones, Geo. Thomas, and Daniel Davies. Sexiierage, Ho—Proposed by Councillor W. Thomas and seconded by Councillor Williams, that advertse- ments be inserted once in each of the following papers, inviting tenders for the completion of these works, viz., The Builder, The Engineer, Contract Journal, and one local paper, and the four advertisements and tender submitted by the engineer be approved. Carried unan- imously, -Proposed I)y Alderman Jones, and seconded by Councillor W, Thomas, that notice be served upon J. Pritchard requiring him to remove with his family from the house now occupied by him, which has been condemned by the Medical Officer of Health, and, in default of immediate compliance, that the necessary proceedings be taken.—Carried unanimously. Medical Officer'A Be port.—Proposed by Councillor R. Jones, and seconded by Councillor G. Thomas, that the attention of the Scavengers' Committee be called to the report, and that they be requested to take immediate action thereon. Carried unanimously.

CORWEN THE SUMMER FAIR.—This fair was held on Friday, May 21, and was well attended both by sellers aud buyers. Good horses made good prices. The sale of pigs was not brisk WHIT ItO-N ]-)AY. -The valley of Edeyrnion was visited on Monday, May 17, by a great number of persons. Excursions from different parts of England passed and arrived at Corwen. The day was observed here as a holiday, all the shops being closed, and several took a trip to Glyndyfrdwy Eisteddfod. BOARD OF GUARDIANS, FRIDAY*, MAY 21.-Pres- ent The Rev. David Evans, chairman, Mr. R. M. Taylor and Mr. Godfrey Parry, vice-chairmen, Air. T. Ll. Murray Browne. Inspector Local Government Board, Rev. J, S. Jones, Messrs. John Alorris, Rich- ard Jones, David Roberts, Richard Edwards, John Edwards, Edward Roberts, Edward Jones, Rohert Jones, Henry Davies, John Hughes, and Edward Jones, clerk. Ftiiaitei(it.-Otit-(Ioor relief administered duriii" the last fortnight, per Mr. Robert Hughes, 1:77 4s.; corres- ponding half-year, £ 72 lis. Gd., per Air. Thomas Hughes, £ 67 7s. corresponding half-year, £ 59 18s. Id.; balance in Treasurer's hands, £91 16s. lid. The, House.— The Master reported the number in the House 47, as against 48 the corresponding period of last el cl year. Vagrants relieved during the past fortnight 157, as against 115 the corresponding period of last year. Admitted 3 discharged 1. In consequence of the fair being held the same day, the attendance of Guardians was small, and the business transacted thereat was of no special importance. liural Sanitary Authority. The Clerk read the following letter which lie had received from the Local Government Board in reference to the appointments of medical officers of health and inspector of nuisances "I am directed by the Local Government Board to acknowledge the receipt of your letter of the 21st ultimo reporting the re-appointment of Messrs. J. R. Walker, J. Davies, and J. P. Drinkwater as medical officers of health, and of Mr. R. Pearson Roberts as inspector of nuisances, for the Rural Sanitary District of the Corwen Union. The Board find that Air. Davies has not yet transmitted to them, pursuant to section iv., No. 14, of the General Order of the lltli of November, 1872, a copy of his annual report for the year ended on the 31st of December last, and that Mr. Walker has not furnished them with the supplemental report for which, in consequence of the incomplete nature of his report for the past year, they recently applied to him. Under these circumstances, the Board will reserve their decision with respect to the re-appoint- ments of the medical officers of health until they receive these reports. Adverting to the proposal to assign a salary of Sixty Pounds to the Inspector of nuisaiices, the salary during the past year having been Seventy- five Pounds, I am directed to state that the Board are desirous of being informed of the reasons of the Sani- tary Authority for recommending this reduction of salary. The. Board also direct me to draw attention to article 6 (1) of their General Order of the 13th March last, which provides that if, upon the occurence of a vacancy in the office of inspector of nuisances, the Sanitary Authority desire to make any alteration in the terms of the appointment, they shall, before filling up the vacancy submit to the Board, for their approval, the particulars of their new proposal. In the absence of this approval it was not competent to the authority to proceed under the order to fill up the vacancy in the office. Under these circumstances, the particulars of the new proposal of the Sanitary Authority should be communicated to the Board in the enclosed Form, aad if they approve of the proposal either absolutely or with modifications, the Authority should then proceed to appoint the officer according to the terms of the approval so given."—Air. Murray Browne enquired where the inspector of nuisances was, and said that on every occasion he paid a visit to the Board, Mr. Roberts was absent. After a little conversation it was resolved that the Clerk do give notice to all the Guardians that the question of re-appointment of Mr. Roberts as inspector of nuisances will be under consideration at the next meeting to be held on the 4th June next, and whether it will be advisable to advertise the office. SPECIAL PETTY SESSIONS, FRIDAY, MAY 21.— Before Capt. Taylor. I'ci!l)-aiieg. -John White, a workingman, was charged by P.C. Ellis Morris with this oftimce,-The prisoner, who seemed to be a hard working man, was discharged. COUNTY COURT, FRIDAY, AIAY 21.-Before Homer- sham Cox, Esq., Judge, a There were about fifty plaints and six judgment sum- monses entered for this Court. All the cases with the exception of one were disposed of by Air. James, the registrar. Joeeph Stockton r. Ah ram Ahlred.—This action was brought by plaintiff to recover from defendant the sum of £ 5.7s. for drawing a barge, &c., from Brynhalen to Gwyddelwern. Owing to the late arrival of the 10.50 train, by which the defendant and his solicitor, with three witnesses from Crewe, arrived, his Honour took the case before the defendant or his solicitor had made Ills appearance, and gave judgment for the plaintiff with full costs, execution to be stayed until the day after next Court, with power to refer all matters in dispute to Air. James, the registrar. After the depar- ture of his Honour from the Court, the defendant, with his solicitor and witnesses, arrived, and was greatly surprised to find that a verdict had been entered against him.

LLANUWCHLLYN. On Alonday, May 17th. the vicar of the parish delivered a lecture in the National School. The subject being the Alethodist Fathers." There was a good attendance the proceeds of the lecture going towards defraying church expenses for the year 1879-80. The reverend gentleman spoke for an hour and forty minutes, and gave a description of the Revs. Pritchard (vicar of Llanymddyfri) Jones, Llanddowror; John Wesley; Daniel Rowlands, Llangeitho; Howell Harris; Williams, Pantycelyn Jones, Llangan Charles, Bala. The lecturer said, and provt^l, that it was never the intention of these men to be antagonistic to the old Church, far from that; they lived and died members of the Church of England, and even encouraged and impressed on their heirs never to forsake the Church. But time went on, and the people forgot the good advice given to them by the fathers. They formed sects of their own. and complimented themselves with the erroneous idea that the fathers had established these sects, whereas they were originally meant as auxiliaries or help to the Church, and were never meant as a counteracting power. The rev. lecturer was frequently applauded during the lecture. At the conclusion, the Rev. R. Jones, rector of Bala, thanked the vicar for his instructive and interesting lecture. He had heard someone behind whispering that the lecturer was running down Methodism. Nothing of the sort. Mr. Hughes, the lecturer, had brought before them facts and figures in connection with the "Methodist Fathers." Mr. J. Williams, the chair- man for the evening, said that it had given him great pleasure to listen to the excellent lecture they had just heard. Though they had a good attendance that even- ing, lie wished that there were more Methodists present to listen to the facts which they had just heard. The vicar then thanked the chairman for presiding, which brought the meeting to a close.

BALA. BALA CHURCH CHOIR TREAT.—The above choir availed themselves on Friday, the 21st inst., of the kind invitation of Mrs. and Col. Evans-Lloyd to pay a visit to the ancient city of Chester. The funds with which to pay the expenses were collected by Mrs. Jones, Rectory, and Airs. Williams, Gwernhefin. The choir and friends, numbering in all about fifty, started at 9.15 a.m. from Bala station, and arrived at Chester about 11.30 a.m. Here they were met by Col. Evans- Lloyd, who pioneered them to the Grosvenor Park, where a capital view of the Dee and part of the city was obtained. From thence the party made its way to the Rows and the Cathedral. After a thorough inspec- tion of the latter noble edifice, the company adjourned to a cocoa-room, where an ample supply of tea, coffee, cocoa, sandwich, &c., were prepared at the expense of Col. Evans-Lloyd, and to which the company did full justice. After luncheon the party separated, some made their way direct to Plas Newton, the residence of Col. Evans-Lloyd. and others made a tour of the city walls and other places of interest. The re- assembly took place at Plas Newton at four o'clock, when the whole party sat down to a sumptuous tea, after which they viewed the grounds, and then a start was made for the railway station on the homeward journey. Bala was reached before 9 p.m. The party thoroughly enjoyed the day's outing, and were highly pleased with the kindness which they received from the host and hostess of Plas Newton. PETTY SESSIONS, MAY 22.—Before 0. Richards and E. G. Jones, Esqs. Fills;; Pr(-ttiieeq.-Tlioiii,-ts Fenna Hodkinsen was charged by P.C. William Jones with obtaining food, lodgings, &c., by false pretences on the 7th and 8th inst.—Airs. J. B. Jones, Tremaran, gave evidence to the effect that the accused called at her house on the date mentioned, and took rooms, &c., for a fortnight, pretending to be travelling for the Education Com- mittee. He had meals and slept at her house one night, and left the next day,—W. T. Phillips, Gram- mar School, gave evidence to the effect that the accused called with him on the 8th inst., representing himself as a retired schoolmaster. He said he had been promised a situation at a school in Oswestry, but when he arrived there the place was filled. He also said he had kept a school at Blackheath, which had been broken up on account of smallpox. Upon these repre- sentations witness gave him two shillings.—Case remanded to Saturday, the 29th inst. SPECIAL PETTY SESSIONS, MAY 24.—Before O. Richards and E. G. Jones, Esqs. -Isaac Jones, aged 14, on remand, charged by P.C. Thomas Jones with stealing one sovereign and a half, the property of Edward Evans.—Th officer stated that the prisoner at first denied the charge, but subsequently admitted it, and said that he slept at Brynllech oil the night of the 14th inst., and took the gold the following morning.—Edward Evans, servant at Brynllech, stated that the prisoner slept with him on the said night, and that he missed his purse con- taining a sovereign and half a sovereign the following 11 c;1 11 morning, and gave information to the police.—Lewis J. Davies, draper, Llanuwchllyn, said the prisoner came to his shop on the morning of Saturday, the 15th inst., and bought some goods, and tendered a sovereign to pay for them. He also bought a leather purse and left a linen one behind.—E. Evans identified the linen purse as his property, in which lie kept the gold.— Prisoner was sentenced to twenty-one days hard labour, and five years in a reformatory school. Slee.jnng O;tt.-The same officer charged Thomas Jones with sleeping in Sguborisa outbuilding, Rhiwlas farmyard, on the'21st inst.—Sentenced to one month's hard labour. Drunk and Riotous.—John Mooney was charged by the same officer with being drunk and riotous in High- street, Bala, oil Saturday, the 22nd inst.—Fined 5s. and costs, or in default of payment, seven days' hard labour.

WOMAN S KERYE, A tall lady with a saturnine countenance came into the Chronicle office one day and demanded of one of the reporters if Virginia offered a good field for a series of a dozen lectures on woman's suffrage. I don't think the Comstockers have thought much about female suffrage, replied the reporter. Don't say female, said the tall lady, sharply. Why not? asked the reporter, in suprise. Because, sir a term that is used to describe sex in animals should not be applied to women. The reporter admitted, in great humiliation, that the point was well taken, and looked up in some alarm at the severe countenance of the lady, who was a heall taller than himself, and manifestly able to thrash him in the interest of progress, if so disposed. The stern countenance softened somewhat at the signs of confessed inferiority, and the lady continued:- The cause of woman is the cause of humanity. The cause of humanity embraces all progress. Why, then, should Virginia be indifferent to woman? They're not, cried,the small reporter, hastily. Far from it. Woman is the boss in this camp. Everything she wants she gets, and not one in a hundred has to do a lick of work. Mere toys, said the tall one, with deep scorn. Play- things for an idle hour. You cover woman with silks and gauds, and sink her soul into insignificance by circumscribing her sphere and allowing her no mission in life. ( Well, admitted the small reporter, that's about the way we look at itup here, that s a tact. w omen haven't nerve to wrestle themselves, like the men. Ner-r r-ve! She uttered in a terrific tone, so terrific that the small reporter half rose from his chair. Nerve! What is there requiring nerve that you do that I am incapable of? No offence madame. no offence. I meant nothing personal I assure you. Am I not stronger than you? she demanded, scorning the apology. Am I not gifted with as great a brainy Why do you despise my sex? We can bear more pain, and are therefore your superiors in courage. The small reporter was gazing at a dark corner of the room and made no answer. Nerve, indeed, continued the tall lady, why women, have infinitely more nerve than men. Only yesterday I saw a woman— That's the biggest rat I ever saw in this office, said the reporter, staring intently at the dark corner. The screams that rent the air brought in all the printers and several citizens from the street. When they arrived the tall one was standing on a chair with one hand covering her eyes and the other convulsively clutching at her skirts as she gathered them round her. The small reporter wisely took advantage of the crowd to slip out, and he telegraphed from Gold Hill that he was going to Carson to work up a big item.

A telegraph clerk named Burton has been charged at the Dublin police court with disclosing the contents of a telegraphic message and committed for trial, bail in two sureties of £100 being accepted.

[ANOTHER GREAT STRIKE IN THE C0T1U* TRADE. Contrary to general expectation the strike which be- gan a few days ago in the Black Country district continues, and is assuming larger dimensions. In the beginning of the present week nearly 25,000 operatives were on- strike, and about 5,000 others locked out. Seeing that a large proportion of these are admittedly unfavourable to a strfke, this may seem anomalous, but the explana- tion is not far to seek. At the time the spinners succeeded in obtaining an advance of 5 per cent, in their wages, the weavers were also trving to bring Burnley wages up to the list, below which they had fallen owing to exceptional circumstances during the severe depression. The Buniley weaver's wages question having been satisfactorily settled, attention was turned to a general advance in weaver's wages in the entire district, and Blackburn, the principal manu- facturing town, was selected as the place where the battle between capital and labour was to be fought. Though the weaving department of the trade was acknowledged to be in a much worse position than the spinning department; it was hoped by the operatives that as both branches had been reduced together 9° they would be advanced at the same time. Thus the ball was set rolling among the unwieldy mass of the operatives, and ultimately the matter passed beyond the control of the leaders whose advice was disregarded, and the strike became an accomplished fact. Though this position is apparently the deliberate choice of the work-people, it is the opinion of intelligent observers on the spot, the weavers themselves not excepted, that if the weavers were a well organised body with eflectl machinery for consulting the opinion of the full body of those concerned, a strike would not only have been averted for the time being, but indefinitely postponed- In the absence of this machinery, however the rough and ready mass meeting was called into requisition and the more noisy section, though in a minority, practically settled the question as to whether work should cease or not. At such meetings as these, the more peaoable and respectable acquiesce in what is being done; they shrink from actively opposing the measures advanced they do not like to lay themselyeS open to the reproach of cowardice, or indifference to the rights of their class, and thus mass meetings become the opportunity of minority, who have not only the least to lose by a strike, but are the least capal >le of appreciating the chances of success. Alorever, the approach of the Whitsuntide holiday season may have had some influence, as the custom of stoppingwork this period made many indifferent as to work, at least for the present moment. Another, and perhaps more reasonable feature in the strike, ought not to be over- looked. The cotton trade is bad, and wages are loW- Schemes for improvement have been recommended by the score, but none has found such favour as limiting production by working short time. Hitherto, the employers have steadily refused to adopt this as largely and continuously as the operatives think necessary to secure higher remuneration and, those of them who believe in the efficacy of limited productions, are-not slow to see that a strike will answer the same purpose. The money demand of the weavers is not likely to be conceded, and the strike will probably terminate before extreme wretchedness among the workpeople has been reached. Aleanwhile, though the authorities are fully prepared to effectively repress anything like the (usturbances that accompanied the lock-out ? years ago, there is nothing of the kind yet antici- pated, and confidence in the good sense of the comba- tants is generally expressed. The strike at Blackburn has terminated.

NORTH WALES QUARRYMEN'S UNION. The sixth annual conference of the North Wale8 Quarrymen's Union was held on Saturday, at the Market Hall, Llanberis, and was largely attended by delegates from the thirteen lodges comprised in the organisation. Air. W. J. Parry, the president of the union, having resigned since his appointment, the chair was filled by the vice-president, Mr. R. Parry Cen- nant, Llanrug. The annual report of the executive committee, which was read by Air. W. J Williams, the general secretary, congratulated the members of the union upon having conducted themselves so quietly and onlerly during the past year of depression, and under the different changes which had been effected in several of the quarries, changes which, in the opinion of the council, were impracticable to the benefit ot the employer as well as the employed. In their last report the executive council desired the members to consider and even re-consider all the changes, and they thanked them sincerely for having adhered to such advice, and trusted that their future action would be characterised with similar thought and caution, remembering that, no matter who would be on either side, right and not might always prevail. During the late hard times the union had kept well together, eveB better than most of the kindred societies in the country, although many members had been compelled to seek other employment and to emigrate. The union now numbered 5,766 members whose subscriptions for the year amounted to £1,3]0 9s. 6d. The general expenses, as compared with the previous year, showed a material reduction. In assis- ting members to emigrate, an important branch of the councils work, £694 had been expended, and the following strike payments had been made :—Talysarn (lodge Corris (lodge No. 5), £413s. 4d,; ron lodge *0. 10), £ 20 Is. and Rhos (lodge No. 11), £ 4oU l_s. All these disputes had been settled. During the depression m the slate trade, a special committee, whose particular business it was to assist members discharged from the quarries, had met monthly, and had paid out of voluntary subscriptions £913 Is. Id., a fact which proved that the quarrymen sympathised f °n'i ,6 assets of ^e union amounted to to i-b0 1 4s lid., and were invested in Canadian loan bonds London and Korth Western Railway stock, and New Zealand bonds. In moving the adoption of the report the Chairman said that during the late Parliamen- tary election the union, true to its principles, had, as an organisation, maintained the strictest neutrality, and in no way interiered with politics. No committee meetings had been held whilst the elections were pending. He regretted the retirement from the presidency of Air. W. J. Parry, who had evinced an active interest in the union since its fonnation, and counselled the members to ohserve that forbearance and courtesy to their employers which the union had always endeavoured to foster —Mr. R. Morris seconded the adoption of the report which was carried, after an explanation by the secretary, that the emigrant bonds, estimated in the assets at £6S: 10s., represented securities given to the union by members who had been assisted to emigrate. -On tne motion of Air. D. G. Williams, Festinioíf, the subscriptions for the seventh year were fixed at one shilling month y for the first year of membership and sixpence monthly for the succeeding years Mr W- J. illiams, Carnarvon, was re-elected geiieral secretary the remuneration being fixed at twopence per member; and Mr. G. Thomas, Deiniolen, wtlS re-appomted auditor. The executive committee of six- teen members was re-elected Mr. Robert Parry IJair uig, was elected president, several members bearing testimony to the great services he had rendered the union and Air. Robert Parry, Bethesda, one of the trustees, was appointed vice-president. A proposal from the Dmorwic lodge to alter the scale of pay to members on strike was discussed at some length, i* being agreed that the weekly allowance of 10s. at th8 end of the first six months should be reduced one-half, and be entnely discontinued at the end of a year. The reduction, it was pointed out by ni £ *y of the speakers, WaS almost imperative consequent upon on t, lT being Paid annually in connec- rn,v \!l he dIspute at the Rhos Quarry, Bettws-y- beinir th^0 i as .extended over two years, the men being the whole time m receipt of 10s. weekly fron1 nun,Umon; rh,e. desirability of purchasing a slate quany and working it on the limited liability syste^ Jf 'iT188!1 Tl fa™«™bly received, Carnarvon selected as the town for holding the conference of lSSi- The conference was followed by a public meeting, when Mr. Edward Evans (Bethesda) spoke upon the necessity of maintaining the union, and addresses bear- ing upon the condition of the slate trade were delivered w-ir 1STJ G1;inygors, Ebenezer; John Williams, Buarth-y-bcran D. G Williams, Festiniog? K, H. Parry, Llanberis; W. D. Roberts, Bethesda? Ow-en H. Hughes, Talysarn Griffith Williams, Alex- andra and Owen Williams, Rhostryfan.

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CONSERVATIVE LUNCHEON AT ABERYSTWYTH. On Friday afternoon, May 21st, a luncheon was given at the Belle Vue Hotel to the members of the Con- servative committees in the district of Aberystwyth. The Earl of Lisburne, Crosswood. chairman of the Conservative association, occupied the chair, and Mr. Vaughan Davies, Tanybwlcli, the vice-chair. There were also present Mr. Morris Davies, Ffosrhydgaled, Mr. Alban Gwynne, Mynachty, Aberayron, Captain Cosens, Cwm, Mr. T. W. Bonsall, Glanrheidol, Cap- tain Hughes-Bonsall, Carrog, Mr. Hugh S. Richardes, Bryneithyn, Mr. G. F. W. Powell, Queen's-road, Mr. J. J. Atwood, Llanbadarn, Mr. John Parry, Rhydy- ferian, the Rev. Jacob Lloyd. Llanafan, the Rev. J, Lloyd, Elerch, the Rev. B. Edwards. Llanfihangel, the Rev. J. fLewis, Rhiwgoch, the Rev. R. Lewis, curate of Aberystwyth, the Rev. E. James, Ysbytty Cynfyn, Mr. R. Gardiner, Crosswood. Mr. Alexander Richardes, Penglaise, Mr. Sylvanus Lewis, Nanteos, Mr. Richard Jones, Nanteos, Mr. T. Roberts, Tyissa, Mr. David Roberts, The Green, Trefechan, Mr. A. J. Hughes, Solicitor, Mr. Hugh Hughes, junr., Solicitor, Llan- badarn, Mr. William Williams. Solicitor, North-parade, Mr. Edgar Atwood, Solicitor, Queen's-road, Mr. John Hughes, Glynpadarn, Mr. Edward J. Jones, Queen's- road, Mr. John Roberts, Lion Hotel, Mr. Richard Hughes, Cefnhendre, Mr. T. Smith, Gelmast, Mr. E. P. Wynne, Chemist, Pier-street, Mr. Thomas Griffiths, Great Darkgate-street, Mr. R. E. W illiams, King- street, Mr. Morgan, Edwards, Bwleheinion, Mr. Hugh Hughes, Cwmbwa, Mr. George Careswell, Alfred-place, Mr. H. R. Pughe, Draper, Little Darkgate-street, Mr. W. Green, Foundry, Mr. W. J. Watkins, Mr. John Morgan, Printer, Pier-street, Mr. Daniel Thomas, Ynyshir, Mr. John Morgan, Timber Merchant, Mr. Trevethan, Mr. John Morgan, Cefnmelgoed, Mr. T. Jones. Ynys, Mr. F. Hughes, Penlan, Mr. Isaac Griffiths, Penglanowen, Mr. J. Mitchell, West Cwm- ystwyth, Mr. James Morgan, Dole, Mr. H. W. Morgan, Capel Bangor, Mr. John Davies, Terrace, Mr. John Edwards, Rhiwarthen Issa, Mr. Peter Morgan and Mr. John Thomas, churchwardens, Llanbadarn, Mr. W. H. James, Mr. David Thomas, Llanrhystyd, Mr. John Morris, Troedyrhiwfronfrach, Mr. G. H. Thomas, Penparke, Mr. Lewis Lewis, Tanycastell, Mr. Thomas Jones, Gwarcwmbach, Mr. D. Jenkins, Llan- fihangel Geneu'rglyn, Mr. Tzach, Fronlas, Mr. Seymour Davies, Penpompren, Mr. Richard Morgan, Llwyn- howell, Mr. James Sinnett, Ystrad Teilo, Mr. M. J. Mitchell, Dologau, Mr. Robert Roberts, Llanbadarn, Captain Thomas, Portland-street, Mr, John Jones, Penpompren, Mr. D. M. Davies, Mr. John Edwards, Rhiwarthen Uchu, Mr. David Jones, Pendre, Mr. Stephen Jones, Maesbeidiog, Mr. Lewis Richards, Blaenwaun, Borth, Mr. George Blackwell, Glan'rafon, Mr. J. J. Davies, Pier-street, Mr. John Evans,Wileirog Issa, Mr. Hugh Hughes, Liverpool House, Borth, Mr. Thomas Jones, Ffosygravel, Mr. Evan William Roberts, Llanbadarn, Mr. Morgan Jones, Ynysfach, Mr. J. D. Hughes, Bridge-street, Mr. John Evans, Berthrees, Mr. David Davies, Rhydlas, Mr. David Jones, Aber- nant, Mr. W. Morgan, Queen's-road, Mr. D. Morgan, Alltlwyd, Mr. Henry Hughes, Pobty, Llanddeinol, Mr. John Jones, Pantcoch, Mr. James Jones, Wem- ddu, Mr. Thomas Jenkins, jun., Tanllan, Mr. Ebenezer Davies, Cynonfawr, Mr. R. Joel, Llancynfelin, Mr. Thomas Oliver, Ffynonddu, Mr. J. Griffiths, Penglanowen, Mr. Thomas Jenkins, Borth, Mr. John Jenkins, Moelcerney, and others. The CHAIRMAN, commencing the toast list, gave the health of the Queen, the Prince and Princess of Wales, and the rest of the Royal Family. The toasts having been duly honoured, Mr. H. S. RICHARDES, Bryneithin, said it had fallen to his lot to propose a toast which lie was sure would be well received, because no part of the United King- dom was more loyal than the Principality of Wales. Welshmen had always been to the fore in support of Queen and country, and the conduct of several regiments of note, including the Welsh Fusiliers, might be adduced in support of that statement. (Hear, hear). The toast which he had to propose was that to the health of the army, navy, and reserve forces, coupled with the name of Captain Cosens. (Applause.) Captain COSENS, returning thanks for the kind way the toast had been proposed, said he had no doubt that if the army, navy, and the reserve forces were called upon they would do their duty. He regretted that the regulations of the service prevented the attendance of some gentlemen who were actually serving their country—which he was not ashamed to say—but their hearts were with that gathering, andVthat was all that was wanted. (Cheers.) Song by Mr. J. J. DAVIES, The Men of Merry England. Mr. ALBAX GWYXNE, Monachty, said lie had great pleasure in proposing the next toast, which was one always well received by Conservatives. It was that to the health of the Bishop, Clergy, and Ministers of all denominations. (Cheers). In that diocese they were fortunate in having their present excellent bishop, who it will be hoped would be long spared to preside over their spiritual welfare. (Hear, hear.) With respect to the clergy he could only say that they discharged their responsible duties faith- fully and well, and during the late election they acted as clergymen should. They did not neglect their flocks for the sake of the work of canvassing. What they did was done legitimately; and he hoped that the day was far distant when Conservatives would be forced to rely upon ministers for the return of their candidates. (Hear, hear.) Song, Mr. J. ROBERTS, Lion, "The Island Home of an Englishman." Mr. GWYNNE said he had ommitted, when proposing the last toast to couple with it the names of the Rev. John Rees and the other rev. gentlemen present. The Rev. JOHN REES and the Rev. E. JAMES briefly responded in Welsh. Recitation, Mr. W. Watkins, "Punch to Wales." Mr. MORRIS DAVIES, Ffosrhydgaled, said he had to propose the next toast, and he deeply regretted it had not been placed in better hands, because he could not do justice to it. The toast lie had to propose was that to "The health of Mr. Lloyd, Coedmore." (Loud cheers). Had the Conservatives of the upper portion of Cardiganshire been sitting there to celebrate the triumphant return of Mr. Lloyd lie presumed the duty entrusted to him would necessarily have devolved upon the Earl of Lisburne. Under the circumstances he (Mr. Morris Davies) had been selected to request their good wishes in favour of a beaten candidate. How Mr Lloyd was beaten they scarcely knew. (Cries of "By treachery and misrepresentation.") In order to be able to appreciate what Mr. Lloyd had done for them it was necessary to go biek-liot for two months only but to the year 1874. At that time the Conservatives wished to have a candidate to represent them in the House of Commons. He believed that one or two gentlemen were willing to stand, but Mr. Lloyd stepped forward and asked their support. He thought, however, he could show that the Conservatives had 110 other candidates, and that it was under the extremest pressure, Mr. Lloyd consented to contest the county. They hencefore ought to be deeply grateful to any gentleman willing to stand for the county and pay the heavy fine he would have to incur, whether he won or lost. Men who came for- ward as Conservative candidates at the present time required to be made of different stuff, from those who contested the boroughs and counties years ago. A candidate who desired to win now must have a very small conscience and a very long tongue. (Laughter), He did not mean to say a single word against Mr. Pugh. On the contrary, the late Election had been characterized by an almost entire absence of remarks of a painful character, (hear, hear). Elsewhere it was different. The address published by Mr. Stuart Rendel to the electors of Montgomeryshire was one which lie could not conceive any Conservative in England to have pended. He repeated that in making these re- marks he did not allude to Mr. L. P. Pugh; but there were some Liberals or rather Radicals who would stick at nothing. Mr, Lloyd was not made of the right stuff to fight against the modern Radicals. He had said again and again in his (Mr. Morris Davies's) hearing If I am to win this election, I shall win it without letting a single untruth or throwing a stone at my ad- versary." Mr. Lloyd was an extremely sensitive man and it was only under extreme pressure that he agreed to come forward in 1874. During the time he was in Parliament right well did he discharge his duty. It had been said by a radical print in the neighbour-1 hood and by scores of Radical supporters, "what did the Conservatives, during the six years they were in power, do for Cardiganshire ? Noth- ing." He hoped to be able to show in one or two words that the man who was sent to the House of Com- mons to support the Conservative cause, had assisted in passing five measures which had conferred great ben- efit upon the farmers of Cardiganshire. The Conserva- tives had not been in power a month before they re- duced the duty on the sugar, and'saved labouring men lid. or 2d. on every pound they purchased. They also took off the tax on horses and sheep-dogs. 11-ileii they came into power the whole cost of maintaining pauper lunatics was borne by the leaded and agricultural in- terest, though the bulk of lunatics belonged to the towns. Persons whose money was invested in funded securities contributed nothing towards the maintenance of these lunatics. Was that fair ? ("No.") The Con- servatives recognizing the unfairness of that arrange- 11 cl ment, enacted that one half of the cost of maintaining pauper lunatics should be defrayed by the Treasury. A similar change was effected in respect to the main- tenance of the police. Did not that show that the Con- servatives, the party to which Mr. Lloyd belonged, had done something for the farmers ? He would not attempt to propehcy what the future would bring forth, but let them look at what occurred since the general election. There had been three contested elections at Oxford, Sandwich, and Wigtown, and in each case a seat had been regained from the Liberals (cheers). In conclusion he reminded those present to Mr. Lloyd while in Parliament did his utmost in their behalf, and he asked them to wish their late member long life and happiness. (Three hearty cheers were then given for Mr. Lloyd, Mrs. Lloyd, and Miss Lloyd). Mr. Y AFGHAN* DAVIES said it devolved upon him to propose a toast, which he had the utmost pleasure in submitting to the gathering. It was the health of those gentlemen who formed the committees who worked with the Conservatives during the late contest. He hoped they would allow him, in the first place in submitting that toast, to explain why they were present that day. That was not a banquet got up in 'opposition to any held in the neighbourhood lately. It was an early dinner got up for those who had recently been fighting a great battle. It was thought Z, desirable that they should meet once again before going back to the calm life, which generally followed a stormy period. He hoped, however, that that meeting would be the forerunner of many meetings, at which the great cause so dear to them all would be discussed. (Hear, hear). The position of the Conservative cause was, he was sorry to have to say, not what he should like it to be in this country. People sometimes imagined that because a man owned ten thousand acres of land he had a proportionate number of votes. Let it be remembered, however, that lie had no more influence in that respect than the man who owned five acres only. If then the Conservatives wanted to carry their colours to the front, they must have the latter class in the ranks as well as the owners of the soil. (Cheers). It should also be remembered that political battles were not fought and won a few weeks before the election. They were fought and won weeks, and months, and years before an election. It must be further remembered that because people paid them (Conservative landlords) rent they could not claim their convictions. Let them vote for the votes by all means, but if they could not be obtained by honourable means, he would be sure they (the Conservatives) would not adopt other methods. (Hear, hear). There were men, also, in humbler positions than any present, and in respect to those, it should not be considered that because they were paid weekly wages their opin- ions could be bought. The landlord's capital was money. Working men's capital was the sweat of their brow. They gave their employers what God had given them, and from their employers they received what good fortune given them (the employers). (Hear, hear). If the Conservative party entertained a differ- ent idea than that, they could never hope to carry an election. Two or three days ago, Lord Beaconsfield held a meeting in London at which a number of his supporters were present. They were all the great men of the day, men with grand names and titles. They were present at Aberystwyth, in a humbler position to discuss in the same manner the future and it should be borne in mind that it was to such as them that those men owed the power which they possessed. It had been said, that the organization of Conservatives was bad. He durst say that it was not very good. The principal thing which they had to contend with, how- ever, was the apathy shown by those who claimed to be supporters of the Conservertive course. (Hear hear). It was often said with respect to one of their friends I., Oh, so and so lives in the country. He is well known and lie will carry the whole neighbourhood with him." That would not do. They must be men who would use the power they possessed to join the Conservative ranks, no matter whether these men lived in humble cottages, or in the biggest houses in the country. (Hear hear). They had recently heard the people of Wales described as liars. That expression was started from Carnarvonshire by Mr. Douglas Pennant, If he were Mr. Douglas Pennant lie should have been ashamed to make such a statement respecting the electors. If they could not win like gentlemen, the battle was not worth winning at all. It was absurd to call people liars because one did not get into Parliament. It was an awful mistake, and as he had said, if they could not gain by fair means let them give up the cause. (Hear, hear.) W ith respect to the organisation of the Cardi- ganshire Conservative associatiou lie might say that it wanted men in its ranks who would work. They wanted also the sympathy of the people. Their friends could do an immence amount of good by helping the association, by working among their friends and neigh- bours. They often heard it said, "Oh, I have never been asked to belong to your association." We did not subscribe to it because we have never been asked." Before they went to church, however, did they wait until the parson asked them? When they were hungry did they wait until the butcher offered them meat ? When they were thirsty did they wait until the pump came and quenched their thirst ? (Cheers.) After their duty to their God, what was more sacred than their duty to Queen and county. It was their duty to maintain her throne and the integrity of her empire; to send men to Parliament who would represent those views, men who were capable of framing laws, which their children and their children's children would have to obey. With that responsibility resting upon them, was it right to say, I don't belong to your society, because I have never been asked." Was Lord Lisburne, as president, to beg them as a favour to join the society ? It was for them to come forward and help those who were fighting the battle. (Cheers). It should be one of their proud- est claims to join the society. (Hear, hear). They had been told in Welsh better than he could tell them, that the tide of public feeling had already turned, and that Sandwich, which had been in the possession of the Lib- erals for twenty-three years, had been wrestled from them by no fewer than 440 votes. Oxford a short time ago returned the Home Secretary, and then rejected him, and he was now flying about England to find an- other constituency. When he was originally returned at the general election, it was by a majority of 150 or 160. The friends of Mr. Hall said with regard to that gentleman, Oh, he is such a popular man, he is quite sure." That is the reason the Conservatives were so often beaten. They thought that their cause was good, and they would not work hard in its behalf. When the people of Oxford were put upon their metal, what did they do ? They sent Mr. Hall to Parliament with a majority of fifty-four. (Cheers). Then came the great question, How were we beaten at the last election ?" He scarcely knew. Perhaps they might have heard of the hore': which was a great wave, a huge mass of water, sweeping up the river, and in its furious course sweeping down houses, churches, and everything that came in its way, till at length by course was arrested. Such a wave as that started in Midlothian and came sweeping through the land, carrying everything before it. On its crest were the present Ministry just like sea horses, but when those waters receded as they must do before very long, those men would be carried back and left on the mud. When that wave went back to the Great Gulf, public opinion, the good ship, the Conservative cause, would be ready to sail up, and within the next three or four years remedy the destruction which had been caused. The reason why he said for the next three or four years was that no one interested in politics who looked at the present ministry could believe that such a minis- try could live long. No one could fail to be struck with that fact after considering the quality of the men and their sympathies, to say that they were like half a dozen cats and half a dozen rabbits placed in the same bag, was to give a not inapt idea of their relations to each other. The noble leader of the Conservatives, Lord Beaconsfield, said the Liberal Ministry resembled a lion and a lamb lying down together. It was a pretty sight to go into a menagerie and see some wild animals along with a little tame thing, but before tlwy were set side by side the wild creature was generally gorged. Sir Charles Dilke and Mr. Chamberlain were at present gorged with their position, but after the novelty wore off they would show their teeth. Mr. Chamberlain, who had always opposed every fraction voted to support her Majesty's children, was an extra- ordinary man to be one of her advisers. Then Sir Charles Dilke, if not a Chartist, was very like one. But, notwithstanding, he did not think to give up the baronetcy which the Queen had given him. Had lie been an honourable man, that was the first thing he would have done before he tried to destroy the hand that raised him into power. It was an odd thihg if the Ministry so constituted could last. Before he finished with that point he must say a few words with respect to the great man who led that Ministry. No doubt he was a great man. His greatest enemy could not but admit that he was great and powerful. He called himself a dog that barked. He (Mr. Davies) did not believe that a dog that barked could guide a great and mighty empire like England. They must have, not a barking dog, but one which, if necessary, would show its teeth and bite also, (Hear, hear.) Prince Bismarck had said, Silence is golden, speech is silvern, but Britannia metal is to say one thing and to do another. (Laughter.) He (Mr. Davies) thought that Mr. Glad- stone's letter to the Austrian Prime Minister showed a great deal of Britannia metal in that sense. He wrote apologising for what he had said during the election campaign in Midlothian, adding that he did not know that the evidence was secondaiy or unfair when he abused the great power like Austria, and the Emperor of Austria, who had always been, and he (Mr. Davios) hoped always would be, a friend to England. It is of the utmost importance that England should be on friendly terms with a great empire like Austria. They all knew the state of England's possessions in the East and the immense power she had there. They must also remember the enormous power which Austria had on the Danube. But what did Mr. Gladstone do ? lie first of all insulted the Emperor of that country, and then, when asked what he meant, said, "I made the statement during the heat of an election, and I had no authority for what I said." That was the man whom they had now to lead the people of England. (Shame). He would not detain the gathering any longer except to most earnestly entreat them to remember that if they wanted the Conservative cause to succeed they should make up their minds to join the ranks of the association. If they refused to do so their action would resemble the sending of a ship to sea with a captain only, in which case the ship would in- evitably drift upon the rocks. Unless they gave their aid it was useless to endeavour to attain the position they sought. (Hear, hear.) With the toast he had proposed he desired to couple the name of Mr. David Morgan, Alltlwyd Farm. (Cheers). Song, Mr. DAVID DAVIES, Never push a man when he's going down the hill." Mr. DAVID MORGAN, responding, said he certainly did work hard in connection with the Llanrhystyd committee. The registration of voters was a most important matter, and it was one which they ought to give their attention. He was of opinion that that department might have been better looked after than it was prior to the late election. The Liberals were more energetic. They train their children up to Liberal views, a practice which lie thought could be imitated beneficially by the Conservatives, The chapels throughout the country played a peculiar part in connection with the late election. He was glad to say that a similar thing could not be said with regard to the church. He suggested, in conclusion, that a Welsh Conservative paper should be started in the county for the benefit of those people who could not read English. Mr. MORRIS, Troedrhiwfronfraith, Mr. SINNETT, and another tenant farmer also spoke in Welsh to the same effect. Captain HnafEs BONSALL said the honour then devolved upon him of proposing the health of Lord Lisburne, as president of the Conservative association for that portion of the county. Those present knew how well his Lordship had presided over the meeting that evening. As there were others present better qualified to sing his Lordship's praises than he, he would content himself by asking them to drink his very good health. (Applause,) Lord Lisburne, in reply said he was very much obliged to Captain Hughes Bonsall for the manner in which he had proposed the toast, and also for the way in which he had been received. All he could say in res- ponse, was thatjas long as he lived he should do the best he could for the Conservative cause. (Applause). He was delighted to see so many present at that meet- ing. It made the fact manifest to him that Conserva- tism was not so dead as their friends on the other side would like to see it. (Hear, hear.) The Conservatives had been misrepresented in every possibly way. They had even been accused of .sending bad weather. He was sorry to have to say that as yet the Conservatives had no control over the weather. (Laughter.) He would not detain them longer; but would heartily thank them for the kind manner in which they received the toast. (Applause,) Mr. T. W. BONSALL proposed the health of the solicitors, which was acknowledged by Mr. J. J. ATWOOD. Mr. MoRRis DAVIES proposed the health of the vice. chairman, Mr. Vaughan Davies, who, he said, had exerted himself to the utmost during the past election; and though his efforts were not crowned with that measure of success they merited, it was to be hoped that at the next election a more satisfactory result would be attained. (Applause.) Mr. YAUGHAN DAVIES, in responding, said he certainly had performed a great deal of work during the late election, but he was recompensed for all the labour he had undertaken by the presence that evening of that large and enthusiastic gathering. LUNCHEON AT TREGARON. A Conservative luncheon was also given at Tregaron on the following Monday. Like the one at Aberyst- wyth, the guests had been invited and the proceedings were of a semi private nature. The Earl of Lisburne again presided and the vice chairs were filled by Mr. Silvanus Lewis, Mr. Alban Gwynne, Monachty, of Mr. Rowland Rowland, M.R.C.S. The usual royal toasts having been given from the chairs, the military toast was proposed by Mr. Hugh S. Richardes, and responded to by Mr. Alban Gwynne. Mr. Silvanus Lewis propased the health of the Bishop and Clergy of the Diocese, and Ministers of all denom- inations. The Rev. 0. Davies responded in Welsh, said it was a matter of some difficulty in a mixed assembly to reply to such a toast but as on the present occasion politics were admissible he might be allowed to say that though outside the walls of the church, he had done his best in the recent contest, politics had never been intro- duced inside the church. If ministers of all denomina- tions wished to carry out the work they had undertaken they could only do it by acting in unity and in accord- ance with the Glorious Gospel of truth. (Hear hear). The Rev. Mr. Lloyd, Strata Florida also responded. Mr. Alban Gwynne, proposing the health of Mr. T. E. Lloyd, Coedmore, said they would all agree that that gentleman merited their most grateful and sincere thanks. He had consented to contest the county in 1874 upon great pressure, and when he obtained the unexpected majority of 246 he said" having won that victory so cheaply, I will fight for you at the next elec- tion." (Hear hear). He did so and though he was beaten it was not his fault any more than it was the fault of others. He had fought the great fight in a most straightforward manner and though his oppon- ents never lost the opportunity of abusing and mis- representing him lie never once retaliated, or spoke a disrespectful word by way of retort. He thought more honour accrued to Mr. Lloyd in his defeat than had accrued to others who had been more successful. MR. YAUGHAN DAVIES proposed the health of the district committees, and Mr. David Davies, NVenallt, responded in Welsh, in the course of which he sug- gested that meetings should be held four times a year 1v by the Conservatives, in order to keep the people cognizant of what is going on in the country. He had no doubt the Liberals would be turned out at the next election, and that a Conservative would be sent to Parliament to represent Cardiganshire. Dr., ROWLAND proposed the health of the Earl of Lisburne, to which his Lordship responded; and the Rev. O. Davies proposed the health of the vice-chair- man. The EARL OF LISBLTR-NE proposed the health of Mr. Yaughan Davies, and said that it was through him that the meeting at Aberystwyth and the one held that day at Tregaron had been held. MR. R. GARDINER proposed the health of the local secretary, Mr. Dewi Williams, who responded in Welsh, and the meeting terminated.

LLANYBYTHER. SUNDAY SCHOOL TREAT.—On Thursday afternoon, May 20th, the children attending the Rhydybont Independent Chapel Sunday School were entertained to tea. The tea, &e., were provided by Miss Thomas, Cilblaidd, Airs. Davies, Aberduar, Mrs. Evans, Hen- dreinon, Mrs. Lewis, Wauiimillion, Mrs. Jones, Craig- ina, Mrs. Williams, Maescanol, Mrs. Davies, Gwar- graig, and Mrs. Rees. The tables were attended by Miss Thomas, Mrs. Davies, Mrs. Evans, Mrs. Lewis, Mrs. Jones, Mrs. Davies, Miss Williams, and Mrs. Rees. About 150 sat down to tea. The evening passed off well in singing and recitation. WEEKLY* MARKETS.—The weekly markets (sheep) held annually in May and June have commenced here. On Monday, the 24th inst., there was a fair attendance of both buyers and sellers, but the prices were low.

CARMARTHEN. COUNTY" PETTY SESSIONS. — DISGUSTING CRUEL- TY. -At a court of summary jurisdiction for the county, held on Saturday, two young farm servants, named David Evans and David Davies, both living at Rhyd- achen, in the parish of Cwmgwilly, were charged with cruelly illtreating a dog, belonging to Captain Gris- mond Phillips. Cwmgwilly, on the 20th of last month. It appears the lads observed the animal following a bitch which was in their possession, and they thereupon saturated the dog with turpentine. It had a half a mile to go before arriving home, and, according to the evi- dence of the inspector, suffered intense 0 pain. The Bench inflicted a fine of JE1 and costs each, together with a severe reprimand. BOROUGH PETTY-SESSIONS.—At the Town-hall, on Monday, Henry Collins, a tramp, was committed for 14 days' hard labour for being drunk and begging in Lammas-street on Saturday evening.—Mary Lewis, hawker, of Chequer's-alley, was charged for exposing for sale an unclean salmon on the 8th May. Fined 2s 6d, and allowed a week to pay.—John Davies, painter, Lynch Buildings, was summoned to show cause why he should not be ordered to contribute to the support of his son, who is in a reformatory school. Davies pleaded inability through illness, and the case was adjourned. CHURCH MISSIONARY SOCIETY. — A sermon was preached on Sunday evening at St. Peter's Church, Carmarthen, by the Rev. Mr. Hutchinson, a gentleman who has had large missionary experience in New Zea- land, in aid of the above society. The Rev. Colin Campbell, of St. Mary's, Hatfield, who was announced as the preacher, telegraphed that in consequence of sudden illness he was unable to attend, and Mr. Hutch- inson officiated in his absence. There was a collection at the close of the service in aid of the society. On Monday the annual meeting of the Carmarthen branch of the society was held in the Assembly Rooms, Yis- count Emlyn, M.P., in the chair. After the secretary had read the statement of accounts, which showed that about jE75 had been sent up to the Parent Society dur- ing the last year, the Rev. Mr. Hutchinson gave a de- tailed account of missionary work in India and New Zealand, dwelling more especially on the hopeful char- acter of the work in the latter country, which he de- clared to be a Christian country, The number of native converts amounted to 15,000, and the unconvert- ed evinced a decided friendship to the missionaries and their work. A vote of thanks to the chairman brought the proceedings to an end. APPEAL FROM CARMARTHEN COUNTY* COURT.—Baron Hundleston and Justice Stephen were on Tuesday en- gaged in the Exchequer Division, at Westminster, in hearing a motion, in the case of Jones v. Davis. The The action was tried at the County-court of Carmarthen, held at Llanelly, with a result of a verdict for the de- fendant, upon the ground that the court had no juris- diction to try the action.—Mr. Roxburgh explained that the plaintiff was the executrix of Benjamin Jones, who bought the lease of some property in January, 1858, for a period of 99 years, at an annual rent of JE2 16s. He borrowed a sum of £ 210, for the purpose of building, from the Taunton and West of England Building Society, and as a security for that advance, mortgaged to them the land and premises which were being erected upon it. By a deed of the 13th January, 1880, a sum of f34 was borrowed from Davis, the de- fendant, who had done a great deal of carpentering work on the premises, by which a second mortgage was granted on the same property. The plaintiff contend- I ed that she was entitled to redeem and recover posses- sion of the premises on payment to the defendant of the principal of the money advanced and interest. The de- fendant however contended that the premises had been absolutely sold out and out to him by the deed of the 13th January, 1870. The Judge decidatl he had no jurisdiction, inasmuch as the previous deed still remain- ed in force which he had no power to cancel. He now asked 4or a new trial, revesring the decision of the learned county court judge. Their lordships granted a rule nisi.

ABERMULE. FLOWER SHOW.-It is stated that it is intended to hold a flower show at Abermule early in September, for the parishes of Llanmerewig, Llandyssil, Kerry, Bettws, and the township of Trwstllewelyn. The idea has been well received, and most of the latlies awl gentlemen in the district have promised their support. Several committee meetings have been held in the public rooms belonging to the Abermule Inn, ard we are informed that Mr. R. E. Jones of Cefnbryutalch, is to be the President, and it is hoped that Mr. T. J. Hounsfield of Dolforwyn Hall, will consent to be vice president of the show.

LLANRHAIADR. MEDICAL.—Mr. H. Ruskin Hancock, late of this town, has successfully passed the intermediate exami- nation for the diploma of M.R.C.S. England, at the meeting of the Board of Examiners held in London. Mr. Hancock has also been awarded the medal in "Medicine" for this year at the Charing Cross Hos- pital.