Welsh Gazette and West Wales Advertiser

ABERAYRON. PWLLCAM TREES.—Crows are beginning to form their nests in the Pwllcam trees, Who would imagine this twelve months ago ? REV. EVAs EVANS.—The Rev. Evan Evans, Pennant, thanks to the skill and energy of Dr. Lewis, Llanon, is making rapid progress towards recovery. MUSICAL FESTIVAL —The Musical Festival of the Congregation Churches in the Aberayron district was .held yesterday. An account will be given next week. Mr T. Glyndwr Richards, Mountain Ash, was the conductor. CYCLES ON SALE,—Unlesss the weather clears up shortly cycles of club members will be on sale. But, if this must needs come to pass, each member is determined to retain the badge as a memento. The bugle will be keep as an antique, but the "Rules" will be offered to the Museum of Wales, provided it will be established at Aberystwyth. HE URBAN COUNCIL.—Three persons have been nominated to contest the seat on the Urban Council that is now vacant, through the death of the late Mr. D. H. Davies, viz., Mr. J. Davies, painter, Market- street Mr. D. Griffiths, tailor, Victoria-street; and Capt. James Thomas, Greenland-terrace. Mr. Griffiths seems to he the most popular candidate, so far. The election takes place May 23. C.M. CHAPEL, ABERARTH.—The Aberarth songrega- tion has decided to paint tho sacred edifice they worship in. Why not build a new chapel altogether ? Has not the time come to quit the present inadequate abode, and erect a modern structure. Modern notions and twentieth century architectural ideas permeate the ouls of the Aberarth people at a proverbially slow rate. Proofs—Chapel and British School. MR. CHARLES J. HUGHES.—Mr. Charles J. Hughes' B. A., the headmaster of our County School, was on Friday night presented with an illuminated address, and Mrs. Hughes with a silver tea and coffee service, together with a purse of gold by the inhabitants of New Quay, on their departure from that place, Proofs were given in the farewell meeting of the great hold which Mr. Hughes had on the hearts of the New Quavites. Will he be equally appreciated at Aberayron ? Why not ? DEATH AND FUNERAL OF THB LATH CAPT. JOHN JENKINS.—Capt. John Jenkins, "Urania," who had left sea since last February, owing to ill health, died last Wednesday, and was buried at Llanddewi Churchyard on Monday. He was a young man of exemplary conduct, steady in habits, ambitious and persevering. His early death is mourned by a lae circle of friends. He died of tubercular laryngitis, while in the act of dressing. FUNERAL OF THE LATH MR. JOB* 'DAVIKS, BETHANIA.—The mortal remains of the late Mr. John Davies, Bethania Shop, were laid to rest in the Bethania Burial Grounds, last Friday. The large crowd that congregated to pay the dead his last honours, indicated that the deceased was high in the estimation of his neighbours, asd that he had a large circle of friends. Among others of his acquaintances and his friends that were present, we noticed the following — Revs. D. Davies, Bethania; Evan Morris, Aberayron; John Davies, Pennant; Morgan Evaas, Tregaron; John Owen, Blaenpennal; Howell Lloyd, Bwlchyllan; J. Thickens, Aberayron; J. Emlyn Jones, Penuwch Jenkin Jones and T. Evans, llethauÎa; Alderman J. M. Howell, Councillors J. H. Jones and E. Lima Jones, Aberayron, and David Davies, Penuwch. The Rev. H. Lloyd officiated at the house, afterwards the chapel was proceeded to, the Bethania Choir singing a number of appropriate hymns on the way. A short service was held in the chapel, under the presidency of the venerable David Davies, who, after referring to his close intimacy with tne deceased for over fifty years, called upon the Revs. Eralyn Jones, J. Thickens, E. Morris, and Morgan Evans to address the audience. At the graveside the Revs. John Owen and J. Davies, Pen- nant, officiated. The chief mourners were Mr. Thomas Davies (son), Mrs, Rees (daughter), Capt. Joseph Rees (son-in-law), Dr. John Cadwaladr Rees and Miss A. E. Rees (Newport), Miss J. L. Rees, Miss Gretta Rees, Mr. Gwilym Rees, and Master Ceredig Rees (grandchildren). Mr. Davies had acted as deacon in Bethania Church for over forty years. He was a pronounced Radical, and for the first three years of the existence of the County Council repre- sented this locality therecri, j THE MUSICAL FESTIVAL.—Of all gatherings con- nected with the Calvinistic Methodists of the Aberayron district, none is looked forward to with greater interest, year by year, than the Gymanfa Ganu. The crowded audiences, which are repre- sentative of all the religious persuasions in the district, from the orthodox Churchman to the heterodox Unitarian testify that it has become a sine qua non" in the religious life of the com- munity around. This organization of the Methodist congregations has existed for twenty years. If the degree of perfection attained in 1899 be compared with the intiatory infantile movement of 1880, ad- mitted it must be that the strides made are beyond the expectations of the most optimistic. If Ieuan Gwyllt—with reverence may his name be mentioned —came to our, this year's, Gymanfa, he would, un- doubtedly, pronounce many, who have worked ardently, year after year, with the sole object of. realizing his high ideals, good and faithful servants Neither would he spare his condemnation of those that are lethargic and indifferent. Last Thursday morning opened brilliantly, inviting, as it were, the multitudes to throng to Llanon. Crowds from all directions, Penrhiw, Rhiwbwys, Bethania, Pontsaeson, Pennant, Aberarth, Tanybryn, and Aberayron responded to the invitation determined to keep up the dignity of the festival. The conductor on this occasion was Mr. David Evans, Mus. Bac. (Oxon), Resolfen, who is very well known as being the youngest holder of this degree in Wales. From the very commencement, his dignified manner, and devotional tone impressed both the choristers and audiences. At 10 a.m. the first meeting was held, under the presidency of the Rev. J. Thickens. The Rev. John Davies, Pennant, led in the devotional parts, and after several tunes were sung, a stirring address was given by the Rev. Thomas Davies, Treorkey. At the conclusion of the morning service the committee met, Mr. John Roberts, Manchester House, Aberayron, the brother of Mr. L. J. Roberts, M.A., H.M.I.S., was elected secretary nem. con. in lieu of the late Mr. D. Hughes Davies, who had acted faithfully in that capacity for twenty years. Also the Committee passed a vote of sympathy with his family in their sad bereavement. Mr. S. E. Davies, Llanddewi, presided over the 2 o'clock meeting, which was introduced by the Rev. T. Davies, Treorky. The choristers were now in real earnest. After a number of tunes were sung, the Rev. J. Davies, Pennant, addressed the meeting, and on the invitation of the conductor, "Mae 'nghyfeillion adre'-nmyned was sung to the tune "jExpectation," in memory of the late Mr. Tom Ellis, M.P., the audience standing and joining in the singing. The final meeting commenced at 5 p.m. Mr. J. M. Howell presiding. Mr. David Davies, County School, Aberayron, read and prayed. The Chairman, in the course of the meeting, referred to James Hughes as composer of hymns, &c. Among other hymns and anthems sung, one, "ODduw, rho'im dy hedd," to the tune "Trelalas," was rendered in memory of the late David Hughes Davies. The following tunes and anthems were sung during the day: — "Cawn chwareu'raur delynau," "Awn a meddianwn y wlad," "HyfrydGanaan," "Balducci," "Abberton," "Expectation," "Regent Square," "Arabia," "Whitford," "Fatherland," "Golgotha," "St. Catherine," "Trelalas," "Harlan," "Gwynfa," "Maidstone," "Angel's Story," "Franconia," and the Psalm tune Trwy ddirgel ffyrdd." The anthems were" 0, prawf a gwel" and" Buddugoliaeth Calfari." The last mentioned as well as "Hyfryd Ganaan" being the compositions of the conductor. Mr. James James, J.P., Ffynonhywel, and Mr. David Evans, the conductor, examined about thirty boys and girls for the tonic solfa certificates. The candi- dates, with one or two exceptions, passed creditably. With a little discretion on the committee's part in selecting tunes and wedding the same to appropriate words, the Festival may, in the future, attain that point of perfection, which makes an annual meeting of this a day of spiritual entertainment, indeed. We should have stated that Miss Nancy Jones, Aberayron, presided ably at the harmonium throughout the meetings.

LLANGEITHO. C. M. SUNDAY SCHOOL EXAMINATIONS.—The many Jrfriends of Mr. J. Williams, Pontargamddwr, are re- joiced to find that he has achieved the distinguished position of heading the list in the results of these Examinations in connection with the North Cardigan- shire district. Mr. Williams is a native of Llangeitho, and only left the neighbourhood but a short time ago, He was also a constant member of the classes held by Mr. J. Emlyn Jones, preparatory for the exami- nations in which Mr. \V»ihams proved so successful. WOOD SEASON,— Though rather later than in pre- vious years, the season has once again opened, and the woodman's a.xe is heard clearing the forests of its trees, laying bare the hillsides and depriving the landscape of its beautiful foliage. This year that enterprising young contractor, Mr. D. Morgan, Ffynongeitho, has taken on a large order in buying all the standing oak in the wood of Caerllugest. Every morning a number of men and women are seen wending their way to the woods, and even a large amount of child labour is employed to strip the oak of its bark. CHURCH SUNDAY SCHOOL FESTIVAL.—On Thursday last—Ascension Day—the Church Sunday School Fes- tival was held at Nantcwnlle. The Sunday Schools of the following Churches were present: Llangeitho, Blaenpennal, Gartheli, Capel Bettws and Nantcwnlle. The morning service was performed by the Rural Dean, the Rev. E. Williams, Vicar of Nantcwnlle, and the schools from Llangeitho, Blaenpennal, and Garth- eli were catechised by the Rev. H. Williams, Lied rod* T. R. Davies, Llanddewibrefi, and J. Lewis, Pen- carreg. respectively. The afternoon meeting com- menced at 2-30 p.m., wdien the Litany was read by the Rev. T. Jones, Curate of Llanddewibrefi, followed by the catechising of Capel Bettws and Nantcwnlle by the Revs. J. N. Evans, Llangybi, and D. Worthing- ton, Llangeitho. In the evening a rehearsal was held, conducted by Mr. J. Davies, London House, Llangeitho, preparatory for the Musical Festival to be held at Tregaron on June 15th. On the same night as the above the rite of baptism was solemn- ized at the C. M. Chapel, Llangeitho, when Evan Thomas, tho son of Mr and Mrs. Roderick Jones, was christened by the minister, Rev. D. A. Jones. The child is a grandson of the late Mr. Evan Jones, Pen- rallt, who for many years faithfully discharged the duties of deacon at the C. M. Chapel, Llangeitho OPENING CEREMONY.—The formal opening of the new chapel at Llanio took place on Friday. This cause is a branch of the mother church at Llanddewi- brefi, Long ago the old building was found inade- quate, and it was determined to erect a larger and more commodious edifice. Once this determination was come to, the good folk of Llanio strenuously laboured to raise funds for this purpose. Mr. W. Jones, Ffosheulog, readily accepted an invitation to help them, and early last spring he gave a very successful lecture at the Diamond Jubilee Hall, Llan- geitho, describing his tour in Italy and the Mediter- ranean, illustrated by vivid magic lantern views. Despite the unfavourable weather prevailing, on the opening day there were crowded congregations, and powerful sermons were delivered by the Revs. T. E. Roberts, Aberystwyth, l), Oliver, Twrgwyn, and T. Phillips, Llandovery. In the afternoon an address was given by the Rev. D. Rees, Bronant, who in his speech promised that he would make a presentation to any chapel that would make the request of some old and valuable books now in his possession. He did not feel disposed to bequeath such books in his will after his death, but he wished to enjoy the pleasure such a. presentation would afford him during his life-time.

TOWYN. MINISTERIAL.—The Rev. —— Griffiths, who has been Baptist minister at Llanidloes for 14 years, has taken up his abode at Towyn, and he has charge of tho Baptist cause at Towyn, Aberdovey, Llanegryn, Abergynolwyn, and Llwyngwril, CRICKET.—The Ceredigion Cricket Club will play at Towyn on Saturday next. COMPETITIVE MEETING—A very successful meeting was held at the school-room of the Congregational Chapel on Friday night. Prizes were awarded for Recitation. Essays, Singing, kc. The proceeds were transferred to the fund in aid of the Grand Lodge of Wales, to be held here next week. KILLED BY LIGHTNING.—A severe thunder and lightning storm was experienced between Bryncrug and Aberdovey on Saturday forenoon, when a valu- able mountain pony, the property of J. H. Pike, Esq., Dolaugwyn, was killed on the mountains. No other casualties are reported. CANTATA.—The Independent Chapel Choir is now rehearsing the cantata, "Joseph," by Dr. Parry, and will perform it at the Assembly-rooms shortly. This choir is noted for the good quality of its voices, tone, and training, and moreover" "esprit de corps" pre- vails among them. The conductor is Mr. H. W. Griffiths. POLICE COURT.—Anno Morris, charged with heing drunk and incapable on Saturday night and Sunday morning, was brought before Sir. Haydn Jones at the Polico Court on Monday, and was sentenced to 14 days. Prisoner was sent to Caa-Barvon Gaol. FAIR.—The annual so-called hiring fair was held on Monday, and was but. scantily attended, and it is well known that Towyn fairs are fast dwindling to nil. Very few cattle were brought for sale, as the farmers, as is their wont, sell their stock to buvers that call upon them previous to the day of the fair. THE GOOD TEMPLARS held another successful com- petitive and social meeting at Cadvan House, on Friday night. The Secretary (Mr. D. O. Jones) is energetic in his efforts. VOLUNTEERS.—Through unpropitious weather the "F. Co." 5th H. S. W. B. marched to Aberdovey on Saturday, headed by their Band. They were very well received by the Aberdovinians, who, it seems like it, have contributed but few recruits to the r-strength of the company. More was expected from the "dual town." If an invasion of Aberdovey ever takes place in the distant future, Captain Kirkby and his "merry men" will be in arms at the sound of the bugle, for Its defence. The men look forward eagerly to their forthcoming encampment on Salisbury Plain in July. They will obtain a passive view of tine country on the other side of Offa's Dyke, and of the cromlechs of their forefathers at Stonehenge. Salisbury is Caer- Caradogin Welsh, and should a member of the "Co." be asked to give the appellation of his battlrlion in Welsh, here it is, "T 5ed Mintae Gwirfoddolwyr Cyffinwyr Essyllwg (Deheudir Cymru)." EJMORE BUILDING.—Mr. Rees Jones, of the firm of Messrs. Jones Hughes and Edwards, bviilders, etc.. intends erecting a house in High-street, on ground long planned for that purpose, and opposite the con- templated building site for a new Baptist Chapel. Mr M. James is about to erect a house also in this thoroughfare for Mr. Lloyd, solicitor. High-street has yet many gaps to be filled. The hideous little farm buildings of Tyddyn-du are an eyesore, and utterly mar the picturesquenes and completeness of the chief highway to the shore. Tenders are issued for the construction of a sea wall and promenade on the ground by Morfa farm. It is on this ground that the Artillery Volunteers, when camping at Sandelands weie drilling. The ground commands extensive views seaward. The coast of Carnarvonshire to Bardsey Island (about thirty miles distant as the crow flies), to the north, and Cardiganshire and Pembrokeshire to the south, fully a hundred miles of coast. Inland, Cadcr Idris Gawr towers above the Vale of the Dys- synni with its winding river, and Craig y Deryn in the distance. An old stanza (author unknown) pour- rays a duett between the barren and rugged rock I and the winding river :— Miga Moga, lie 'rei di ? Pen moel meipan, waeth i ti; Fe dyfith wallt ar fy mhen i Cyn unionith dy lwybrau di." URBAN DISTRICT COUNCIL. Friday, May 12th. Present: Mr. D. Edwards (mayor), chairman; Messrs. J. M. Jones, J. Hugh Jones, A. Tomkins, R. Price Morgan, J. M. Howell. Mer. Jones, J. G. Jones, D. C. Davies, Henry Evans, and D. Oswald Davies (clerk). An acknowledgment from Mrs. T. E. Ellis was read, in reply to the council's letter sympathising with her in her bereavement. The Inspector reported that no steps had been taken to abate the nuisance at Gwyddgwvon. It was proposed by Mr Maethlon James, and seconded by Mr. Henry Evans, that proceedings should be taken against the owner, Mr. Edward Morgan, Machynlleth. The nuisance at Mr. Price Thomas' property in National-street had been attended to. Mr. J. M. James brought forward a notice as to what position the council were as regards the loan the council are negotiating for. In reply, it was stated the Surveyor had not completed the plans necessary before the loan could be sanctioned. Mr. James proposed, and Mr. Evans seconded, that the Surveyor be requested to prepare plans and forward same at once, as the loan was an urgent matter. The Surveyor was requested to report on the amended scheme Water Works extension at Aberdovey, and that Mr. J. Hughes Jones should accompany him and define the new scheme. Plans were submitted for alterations in the sanitary arrangements of the Aberdovey National School. Several of the Aberdovey members took part in the discussion concerning" the alterations, and the Medical Officer of Health said he could find nothing out of order in them. Mr. Tomkins said if they proved objectionable they could be treated again as a nuisance. Mr. R. Price Morgan asked has the Surveyer seen them and reported on them, and was replied in the negative. Mr. R. Price: Then we are not in order in dis- cussing the matter, and he proposed that the Surveyor examine and report on same at the next meeting. Mr. Tomkins seconded. Several other members also spoke (really more among themselves than to the meeting generally), when Mr. R. Price Morgan said he had already made a proposition and that had been seconded, and he felt certain nothing could be done until they had received the Surveyor's report. Mr Maethlon James suggested that the plans should be passed subject to the Surveyor approving of them, so that the work can be proceeded with. The mem- bers agreed to this suggestion. Plans of workshop for Mr. Owen Morgan, John's Villas, and warehouse for Mr. D. Lewis, Brvncrug, were approved of. WASTE OF WATER. Mr. J. M. Howell called attention to the waste of water at Church-street, Aberdovey, through faulty cisterns, and asked Lad the council power to remedy this. Mr. Tomkins thought this could not be reme- died as long as there was different pressure of water on. The Water Inspector at Aberdovey was requested to attend to this matter and report to the council. ADVERTISING FOR A SURVEYOR. Mr. R. Price Morgan called attention to that part of the advertisement for a surveyor where it stated that, "The office of surveyor and sanitary inspector at the end of two years would be combined." He maintained that this was altogether misleading, and entirely different from what was intended. He understood from the discussion that took place respecting this part of the advertisement, that it should read, "that at the end of two years the desirability of combining the two offices should be considewad." The advertisement was quite different to w-hat was decided on, and most misleading to the 'applicants, who might leave good berths with the prospect at the end of two years, the appointment as surveyor would be greatly enhanced by the additional office of sanitary inspector, when really the Council had not decided on that point; and he suggested that the Council should send to each paper advertising to correct this part of advertisement. The Clerk It is too late now as there were only two advertisements to appear, which have already appeared. Mr. J. M. James: It is immaterial, as this can be explained when making the appointment. Mr. R. Price-Morgan: Each applicant would be guided by the advertisement and believed it; it should be re-advertised and corrected. And as proof of his statement remarked that each of the candidates that had applied, had sent asking the salary of sanitary inspector, which proved that they had read the advertisement as he had done. A further discussion followed, and Mr. Morgan maintained it was not in order. The matter was allowed to drop. WIDENING OF BEACH-ROAD. The Mayor said he and Mr. Mathlon James had met Mr. T. Jones, of the firm of Messrs. Tapp and Jones, respecting the removal of the fence in Beach-road. Mr. J. Jones said the Surveyor had misunderstood him in saying that the Council were not to remove the soil from that part. The Surveyor not being present, it was decided to be left for the Towyn Committee to decide. Mr. R. Price-Morgan: It is an urgent matter, and should be attended to at once. Mr. Corbett, in his usual liberal manner, has offered a piece of valuable land to widen the road, and he thought this should be accepted at once. If the offer was withdrawn it would be a great loss to the public, and he feared unless it wai accepted at an early date the offer would be withdrawn.—Referred to Committee. REMOVAL OF HOUSE REFUSE AT ABERDOVEY. The tender was received and accepted. Mr. J. H. Jones Where is the refuse to be disposed of ? Now it is taken here, there, and everywhere, Mr. Tomlins The place should be decided at the Council. After a long discussion between the Aber- dovey members as to the proper place to dispose of it, Mr. R. Price-Morgan proposed that the Aberdovey members should settle the matter, as it was to their interests mainly, Mr. J. M. James It must be decided to-day. Mr. Tomlins This matter is not brought forward in time for us to decide. The Clerk should bring the matter on a month earlier next year, instead of having to rush it through as in former years, APPOINTING A DEPUTATION. The Mayor, Mr. J. M. James, and Mr. rrice- Morgan were elected deputation to the Dyssynni Drainage Commissioners, urging them to provide a larger and better outlet than the present one. Mr. J. M. James explained that the deputation sent by the Council to Mr. Corbett had been received very favourably, and Mr. Corbett had promised to support the Council in the matter. MEDICAL OFFICER'S REPORT. Mr. J. M. James remarked that in looking through the report he found that B7 per cent. of the notices served were served on owners in respect of premises out of repair, &c. He considered the Sanitary In- spector was doing the work of the landlords agent in reporting Mr. R. Price Morgan It is fortunate this is part of the Inspector's work, and if he did not see to it who would ? He had very little besides this to do, and wherever there was a nuisance there must be an owner. Mr. J. M. James thought the agents should see to it. Mr. Morgan believed it was the most important branch of the inspector's duties, and he would feel extremely sorry if the inspector did not take this in hand, as it was provided in the Public Health Act, that the inspector was to attend to this matter, and the Council had nothing to do in the matter other than authorizing their medical officer and inspector to attend to them, and in upholding their reports when they were laid before the Council. Dr. Bone reported that the sanitary inspector had no apparatus for testing drains. It was decided that a smoke testing appliance should be procured. After further considering the Medical Officer's report, Mr. J. Maethlon James thought "we should con- gratulate ourselves that there was an increase in the number of births in the district." Mr. R. Price suggested, and it was adopted, that the following clause should be added to the surveyor's list of duties, "That he is to keep a separate account of all work, otherwise than the ordinary scavengers work, such as fixing kerb stones, water main exten- sion, and sewerage works, and that such accounts be produced at the completion of the works for the Council's perusal." To explain, Mr. Morgan said this was very important so that they knew exactly what the improvements carried out by the Council cost to the ratepayers, and it would be a guide for similar work in the future. Mr. Tomlins seconded, and it was carried un- animously. ELECTRIC LIGHTING SCHEME. Mr. J. M. Horrell asked what had become of the scheme that had been before the Council. Mr. D. C. Davies thought there was a better light now than the electric light, and he was awaiting results before adopting it to light his own residence. RAILWAY STATION. Mr. Denniss wrote stating that the Railway Company were going to erect a foot-bridge at the Station to cross the line. It was resolved to reply and thank Mr. Denniss for the improvement. Mr. J. G. Jones called attention to the inadequacy of the railway sidings he did not know whether it came within the Council's province to see to the matter or not. Mr. J. M. James It would be better to petition the Railway Company. Mr. Morgan: The Railway Company were peti- tioned some time ago, but nothing came of it. He en- dorsed Mr. Jones" thanks, and would add that not only was it inadequate, but was a great source of danger to men and horses, as they had to load their carts close to the main line, and it was almost a miracle no accidents had occurred. He thought the Council should certainly urge them to this suggestion and it was agreed to write to the Company.

DOLGELLEY. THE MILITIA.—On Monday a number of recruits of the Carnarvon and Merioneth Militia arrived here for their training, and the whole company are ex- pected next week. As usual, great interest was taken in their coming, and they received a hearty welcome by the crowd congregated at the station exit. BENEFIT CONCERT.—On Saturday evening a benefit concert was given at the Public Rooms to Mrs. Mary Roberts, 1 Idris-terrace, who has been ill for some weeks. The chair was taken by Dr. Hugh Jones, and the Rev. W. Parr Thomas, B.D., conducted. The following were kind enough to take part in the concert:—Misses Mary Ellis, Ada Hughes, Lizzie and Nellie Rowlands Messrs. Meirion Davies, Owen Luke, Ellis Jones, R. Owen, Richard Hughes, John Williams, W. T. Lloyd, and Llew Meirion the Mawddach Male Voice Party, under the leadership of Mr. Edward Roberts, and the Tabernacle Choir, under the leadership of Mr. David Rowlands. The concert being held on a Saturday night, the audience was not large, and the benefit necessarily was small. Some of the items in the programme were well appreciated. Miss Blodwen Williams accompanied during the evening. THE WESLEYAN DISTRICT MEETING. During this week the annual meeting of the Wesleyan Methodists of North Wales is being held at Dolgelley, and representatives from all the dis- tricts in North Wales are present. On Sunday sermons were preached in connection with the Synod at the various chapels in the district by eminent preachers. At Dolgelley and at Bontddu Revs. Thomas Davies, Dinas Mawddwy; and Thomas Hughes, Brymbo, preached. At Barmouth Rev. T. Jones Hughes, Mold, preached. At Artbog Rev. W. Lloyd Davies, Penisa'r Waen. At Dyffryn and Beizer Revs. M. E. Jones* Stockton; and David Pughe, Festiniog. Harlech Rev. A. Lloyd Hughes, Bangor. On Monday, by some of the early trains, a good number of ministers arrived, and before evening about 100 ministers from the various districts had arrived. A meeting of the North Wales Chapel Fund was held dusing the day. In the evening, at a meeting of ministers held in the Congregational Schoolroom, a paper was read by the Rev. R. Rowlands, of Abergele, on The Atonement," and a general discussion followed. At seven o'clock sermons were delivered at the Wesleyan Chapel by Revs. R. Mon Hughes, Llangollen; and J. Cadvan Davies, Cwmafon. Sermons were also delivered the same time at Arthog, Bontddu, Barmouth, Dyffryn, Beizer, and Harlech by the Revs. Edward Davies, Rhos; O. Madoc Roberts, Llanrhaiadr; D. Gwynfryn Jones, Llangefni; R. Tudno Davies, Aberdovey; A. W. Davies, Llanfairfechan; R. Hop- wood, Penygroes W. R. Roberts, Criccieth T. N. Koberts, Portdinorwig; Charles Jones, Rhiwlas and David Morris, Aberffraw. On Tuesday, a sermon was delivered at 6-30 a.m. by the Rev. D. Meurig Jones, Llanddulas, and ministerial service were held during the day. In the evening a public meeting was held at the Wesleyan Chapel, which was presided over by Thomas Lewis, Esq., J.P., Bangor, when stirring addresses were given by Rev. John Hughes (Glan- ystwyth) Bangor, on The places of the Lord's Supper in the Salvation of Man Rev. T. Jones Humphreys, Mold. on The duty of Parents to educate the children, and the church the young people in the principles of Protestantism and Nonconformit}.: Revs. Thomas Hughes, Bootle and Thomas Hughes, Brymbo, on The duty of the ehurch to use its influence in favour of temper- ance and the sanctity of the Sabbath Day." At the same hour sermons were preached at Pennebo, Barmouth, and Dyffryn, by Rev. John Smith, Widnes, and R. Garrett Roberts. Pwllheli; T. O. Jones (Tryfan) Conway; R. W. Jones, Presteign, and E. Mostyn Jones, Leeswood. On Wednesday, sermons were preached at 6-30, 2, and 6 p.m. by the following: Revs. J. Kellv, Bangor; W. O. Evans, Bethesda; Richard Mopgan, Llanfyllin J. P. Roberts, Coedpoeth, and Richard Roberts, ex-president of Conlerencc (in English.) To-day (Thursday), sermons will be delivered by the following Revs. Phillip Price, Beaumorris Hugh Jones (chairman of District Meeting)l Price Owen; D, O. Jones, Manchester; Edward Hum- phreys R. Lloyd Jones, Liverpool; Hugh Hughes, Birkenhead. A church meeting has been arranged for this morning at 8-45, when addresses will be delivered hy Messrs. Edward Roberts, Gwernafalau; Ed- ward Jones, Ruthin Job Jones, Liverpool; and the Revs. Robert Jones, Towyn; Evan Jones, Denbigh Richard Roberts, London; aud T. Man- uel, Penycae, At 2 p.m. a Central Meeting has been arranged in celebration of the Centenary of Wesleyans in Wales, when the chair will be taken by the Rev, Hugh Jones, and addresses will be delivered by Revs Richard Roberts, London; J. Cadvan Dav- ies, Carnarvon; Messrs. T. Charles Lewis, Colwyn Bay and J. Lloyd Jones, Llanrhaiadr. URBAN DISTRICT COUNCIL. The ordinary meeting was convened for Tuesday evening, at seven o'clock, when there were present: Messrs. M. J. Meyrick Jones, J.P. (chairman), John Jones, E. Wynne Williams, Edward Williams, Thomas Parry, with Mr. Richard Barnett (assistant clerk), Mr. William Jones (surveyor), Mr. E. R. Jones (rate collector). THE SLAUGHTER-HOUSE. When the Clerk had read the minutes, Mr. Edward Williams inquired whether a notice of motion by him in regard to the selling of the slaughter-house was recorded. The Clerk replied that it was not. Mr. Edward Williams said that he gave a notice of motion, and he wished it to be put in the minutes. With this correction the minutes were confirmed THE WESLEYAN DISTRICT MEETING. At the commencement, the Chairman remarked that, as a public meeting in connection with tne Wesleyan District Meeting was held that evening, it would be well for them to do what business that was absolutely necessary, and then adjourn the meeting. Mr. Edward Williams, when he came in, said that he had nothing against changing the time of meeting for the sake of this meeting, but he did not think it right to do so for one kind of meetings. If he had to sing at a concert at 7.30, he was sure the members would not be in favour of changing the hour of meeting. He would have preferred changing the night and have a strong Council. The Chairman said that the change had been sanctioned by the Finance Committee the day before, and they felt this was a special meeting and that they ought to change in its favour. There were four members present of the Finance Com- mittee. Mr. Edward Williams: Four out of twelve. Where were the eight 1 BUILDINGS. It was decided to refer the question of the im- provements at the Skinner's Arms to the Streets Committee, and also ask the Medical Officer to make a report on it. ACKNOWLEDGMENT. The Clerk (Mr. W. R. Davies) wrote acknowledg- ing gratefully the vote of kind expression of sym- pathy of the Council with him in his illness. THE ASSIZES. Professor O. M. Edwards, M.P., wrote acknow- ledging the letter in regard to the change of Assizes, and promising to do all he could to prevent the change, and wishing for further information. Mr. Edward Williams said the Council was under a. misapprehension at the last meeting. What had brought the matter on was the remarks of Justice Darling at the last Assizes. He only suggested doing away with the Winter Assize. He (the Judge) did not mention making away with both Assizes. Mr. Thomas Parry: No; what brought the matter forward was a paragraph in the paper as to the proposal of amalgamating four counties with the neighbouring counties, and Merioneth was one of them. PAYING THE WORKMEN. The Clerk reported that the Finance Committee had considered Mr. Richards' motion as to paying the workmen by cheque, and they were unani- mously in favour of leaving matters as they were, as everything was satisfactory. Mr. Thomas Parry and the Chairman endorsed the report, and it was passed unanimously. DISPOSAL OF SEWAGE. Mr. Edward Williams asked where this matter stood now, as they had not heard anything of it for a long time. Another member said that complaints were made as to the state of Llyn Abraham. The Surveyor said he had no reason of complaint as to the state of Llyn Abraham. The Mayor said the disposal of sewerage could be considered at a future meeting. PLANS OF NEW BUILDINGS. A member inquired whether plans had been pre- sented of a shed which was being built in Twll Coch, and another member said that alterations were being made at the G.W.R. station. The Surveyor said that the Council had resolved that it was not necessary to bring plans of sheds and as to the alterations at the G.W.R., they were built on the old foundations. After further discussion, the Surveyor said that he would bring full particulars to the next meeting. COME AND SEE THIS BEAUTIFUL WALES" A letter was handed round to the members which created much amusement. In the letter, which was addressed the" Manager. Dolgelly Town Council, Dolgelly, North Wales," a copy of a song entitled, Come and see this beautiful Wales," was enclosed, which the writer (the author) wished to sell. Mr. Thomas Parry suggested that Llew Marion should sing it. (Laughter.) Mr. Edward Wiliiams said he had received a letter with the same contents from the same persou two years ago. It was decided to leave the letter and song on the table. The letter was as follows :— Stepney London, E. Dear Sir,—As you see I have sent you enclosed my new song of your charming country of North "W ales. What I want you to do is to buy the song off me. The price I want for it is one thousand pounds. This might seem a tjig sum at first sight, but look at the thousands you can sell at one season, let alone the further seasons. You have got so many ways in North Wales of disposing of it by putting copies of it on railway bookstalls. And on the piers of the several watering places of North Wales. I know a certain professor that would buy this song dijrectly but I thought I would give you the first chance, so please do not delay but let me know as soon as possible. If you looked sharp you would get this song out by Whitsuntide. I am no novice at these sort of songs. As I have written the following scenery songs, Those charm- ing lakes of loch lomond and loch katrine. And those charming lakes of killarnev, Blackpool by the sea. And that charming place in Switzerland called the bernearne oberland., I reckon before another year is out my name will be known to thousands. To dispose of this song I dont't think it would be advisable for you to come to london. You could get a lawer or a london banker to arrange it for for you. But you will have to be quick about it if you want to buy it. As I shall have to dispose off it elsewere. As I will just wait two or three days for your answer And remain yours respectfully J. ANDEHSON." WATERING STREETS. Complaints were made as to the necessity of watering the streets, and Mr. John Jones was appointed to take charge of the order book for watering carts, ELLIS'S MEMORIAL, A letter was read from Mr. R. Guthrie Jones, Merioneth secretary for Ellis's memorial, informing the Council of the arrangemedts for the memarial, and asking the Council to arrange a public meeting before the 25th in support of it. The members were all unanimous in favour, and the Mayor was desired to arrange a meeting. RECEPTION TO WESLEYAN MEETING. At the Mayor's suggestion that a welcome be given to the Wesleyan meeting, it was decided that the Mayor should, on behalf of the council, welcome the Wesleyan District Meeting. All further business of council was then adjourned till next meeting, in order that the members should attend the public meeting in connection with the Wesleyan District Meeting.

TREGARON. SHEEP FAIR-The first sheep fair of the year took place on Tuesday. A large number of sheep were brought into the town, some from a distance. Good prices were realized, grass being on the whole plentiful. INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL.—Mrs. Davies-Evans, High- mead, will open this new school on the 26th, at 1.15 p.m. After the opening a puhlic meeting will be held, to be addressed by Mr Vaughan Davies, M.P. Principal Roberts, M.A. Principal Bebb, M.A. Mr. J. C. Harford, Rev. John Jones, M.A. Rev. Rhys Morgan, Dr. Lloyd, J.P. and Mr Emlyn Jones. PARISH COUNCIL.—Last Friday evening a meeting of the Parish Council was held, Mr. J. Williams in the chair.—The report of Messrs. J. E. Evans, tailor. and David Thomas, grocer, was read on the state of the footpath and foot-bridge leading to Doldref. It was decided that the necessary work should be com- pleted during the next month.—Notices of motion were given to have seats put up for the use of visitors and the inhabitants in the town and the neighbour- hood. Also to send a letter to the Rural District Council concerning the erection of urinals in the town, and also to get some means of preventing animals crossing the foot-bridge leading to Doldref.— Precepts were issued for a rate of one penny in the £ to meet the liabilities of the Parish Council for the year. CALVINISTIC METHODIST CHAPEL.—The new organ at this chapel was opened on Sunday evening last by Miss Annie Foulkes, R.A.M., R.C.M., of the Inter- mediate School. The Rev. Daniel Lewis preached, and there was, as usual, a good attendance. The instrument is by Messrs. Mason and Hamlyn, and made an excellent impression on those present by its combined power and sweetness. A concert to cele- brate the new acquisition will be held under the presidency of the Rev. Morgan Evans, on June 2. The quality of the music, which will be of a sacred character, is guaranteed by the well known names of Miss Rachel Phillips, Emlyn; Miss Winnie Stephens, U.C.W., Llanstephan; Messrs. Richard Thomas, Llanelly; E. Colby Evans, Carmarthen and L. R. Bowen, Swansea. Miss Foulke. will accompany, and a large gathering is confidently expected.

I LLWYNGWRIL. A MUCH-NEEDED REFORM.—At the Parish Counci on Saturday, Mr. W. Evans called attention to the stmnge anomaly which compel the voters of Llwyn- gwril and district to record their votes in a parlia- mentary election at Llanegryn. Arthog district voters have also to go to Barmouth. A resolution was unanimously passed, requesting the County Council to bring about a change. It is to be hoped that Mr. Evans will be more successful than others in this matter. Councillor Kirkby may be trusted to do his best to present the subject in the right light at the County Council. A STRANGE NESTING PLACE.—In the Llwyngwril churchyard there is a white marble monumental stone in memory of various members of the Pentre- bach family. This stone has on its summit the figure of a woman sitting with her hands to her face weeping. In the space between the lap and the face and hands of the marble figure a chaffinch has built its nest, and the other day there were four eggs in it.

JL — MACHYNLLETH. FAIR.—Held on Tuesday. Good demand and prices for best stock. A large number of people present. FUNERAL.—»On Monday afternoon, in the cemetery, the funeral of Mr. Lewis Lewis, weaver, took place. The deceased was well known and much respected. He had been a faithful member and deacon at the Graig Chapel, where his loss will be greatly felt. Death took place after a very short illness. The Rev. Josiah Jones officiated at the house, and also at the grave, and was assisted by the Revs. D. H. Hughes (B.) and E. Wnion Evans. Deceased was in his 83rd year. SEWERAGE.—Tho bright sunshine which we have had lately has had the effect of forcibly bringing the question of having a sewerage disposal scheme formulated for the town without any delay, and it is to bo hoped that the Urban Council will take the matter up at once, or the consequences may be seri- ous. Now that water has been laid to a large number of houses, some provision should be made to carry its waste away. FUNERAL SERVICE.—At the Parish Church, on Sun- day morning, a memorial service to the late Captain Joseph Evans was held. A large number of the tenantry attended, and the members of D company Machynlleth Volunteers attended in uniform, under the command of Instructor Hemmings and Sergeants Griffiths, Jones-Sangers, and Evans The Rev. D T. Hughes (curate of the parish) officiated, and took for his text the words, "For here we have no continuing city, but we seek one to come." In the course of his sermon he referred to the many good qualities pos- sessed by Mr. Evans, and the high esteem in which he was held by rich and poor. Mr. Roger Howells pre- sided at the organ, and at the close of the service played the Dead March." MUSICAL FESTIVAL.—On Saturday the annual fes- tival in connection with the Wesleyan Sunday School was held at Maengwyn Chapel. There was a good attendance. The morning meeting was presided over by Mr. T. M. Evans, Tycerig, and was mostly devoted to the juveniles, when a large number of certificates were distributed. The Rev. B. Isaac, Corris, presided over the afternoon meeting, when the following were sung:—"Christmas," "Cyffin," "Vesper," "Gwr- ecsam," "Borth," "Naples," and the anthem, Dyma y dydd (Price). The evening meeting was presided over by the Rev. D. Darby Davies, and the following programme rendered: — "Wynnstay," "Canaan," "St. Helen," "Horeb," "Kendal," "Atonement," "Monmouth," and the anthem "O agor fy llygaid (Williams). The conductor was Mr. H. R. Humphreys, and the accompanists Miss Hum- phreys, Cwmlline, Miss Lizzie Evans and Mr. Pye- mont, Dolgelley. Some of the tunes were nicely sung, but it was evident that the rehearsals had not been well attended. The district is extensive, and if the festival work is taken up as it should be, great improvement may be looked for by next year. This was the first festi*al for Mr. Humphreys to conduct, and as it was in his own town, naturally he did not do justice to himself.

TRECH GWLAD. "The "Sunday Daily Mail" is dead. The fina issue of that journal was made on Sunday last, and we bury it to-day without regret."—"The Daily Mail," Wednesday, May 17th, 1899.

THE POLICE AND LICENSES. Judgment was given in tho House of Lords on Tuesday, in the case of the Attarney-General v. The Mayor and Corporation of Tynemouth. The case, which has excited great interest in municipal and legal circles, was argued last February. In giving judgment, Lord Macnaghten said they were all unanimously of opinion that corporation could not employ its funds in paying the expenses of the chief constable to defend the decision of the justices in licensing cases. If the decision of the justices were to be contested by appeal, and the justices desired their decisions to be upheld, they were the parties to appear at quarter sessions, because provision was made for their expenses. The appellant Corporation was represented by Mr. Asquith, M P. and Mr. Llewelyn Williams.

[FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT.] London, Wednesday Afternoon. THE QUEEX. The Queen has, this week, been paying one of her rare visits to London. Though she. was born at Kensington Palace, and is there- fore a Cockney, Her Majesty dislikes the stir and bustle and unrest of metropolitan life. She loves to linger amid the wild scenery °f the Highlands, the placid beauty ot Windsor, or the quiet calm of C'owes- but London and Londoners she cares but little for. The result is that the Queen is probably more popiilar m every part of her doming than in the capital of her Empire. Of course there is no spoken dislike, still less open disloyalty: but the fact remains that the Queen is nothing like so popular here as the Prince of Wales. She is too old- fashioned, too Puritanical, in her manners and tastes to suit latter-day morals, and that is to us Welshmen an additional claim to respect. On Monday the Queen paid a visit to her birthplace, but there were few spectators on the touching scene. Her Majesty, I thought, looked very well and strong, and nothmg like as old as her years. She has lived for 80, and reigned for over 60 years but her vigour is unimpaired, and she looks as determined now as she did when she dismissed Lord Palmerston from office. Of all reigns, Queen Victoria's is the most glorious in the annals of Britain, and when the story of her rule comes to be written, it will compare favourably with the greatest of monarchs: with Pericles in Athens, Augustus in Rome, Louis XIV. in France, or Elizabeth in England. THE CHURCH CRISIS. Mr. Lloyd George was unable to bring forward his amendment on Wednesday in favour of Disestablishment. It was a thousand pities, for the Nonconformists went wrong in the division lobby. It is no business of the Nonconformists, I make bold to think, to interfere in the domestic quarrels of the Church. Our idea and opinion is that the establishment of any form of religious belief leads to active or passive hypocrisy. Either a man will subscribe to the doctrines of the Common Prayer with the mental reservation that he will d@ his utmost to alter them to suit his way of thinking, or he will swallow them holus- bolus and refuse to allow himself the luxury of an individual conscience. It is not the business of Dissenters to coerce the first- mentioned class to join the second, but to demand that the State shall not attempt either by coercion or by bribery, to compel men into one way of thinking. Mr. Lloyd George, therefore, was quite right in refusing to vote for the Church Discipline Bill, and I was sorry to see that so many 'Welsh members supported it. A WELSH WHIP. It is an open secret that Mr. Herbert Lewis could have been appointed the Welsh Whip, had he so chosen. But Mr. Lewis, with his usual self-sacrifice, declined, and his decision will be applauded by all patriotic Welshmen. What has Wales to gain by the acceptance of a Whipship by a Welsh member? Nothing, absolutely nothing. He will be a subordinate member of the opposi- tion, far removed from the seat of rl power. He will not be admitted to the counsels of the Liberal leaders, but will be looked upon as a hungry office-seeker. Tom Ellis was in a position to be of real use to Wales; the new Junior Whip will only embarrass the independent members of the Welsh party without helping Welsh claims. He will be an obstacle in the path of progress; he will be held as a hostage for Welsh support by the official Liberals. The Welsh membors are said to be about to meet on Thursday next to consider the situation. I, and I believe every Nationalist, hope that fffy declare against the abnegation of Welsh independence. If Welsh members take office, at least let them do so when the Liberal:Party is in a position to offer terms. It would be sheer idiocy to do so now, when Wales has everything to give, and the Liberals have nothing to exchange. In THE TYNEMOUTH CASE. Yestei day, the House of Lords delivered judgement in a case which affects very closely the interests of Temperance. The case is an appeal by the Corporation of Tynemouth, who thought they could pay the expenses of a Chief Constable in opposing the renewal of certain licences to disorderly Public-houses, The House of Lords have decided to the contrary. Henceforth, the police will not be able to interfere with the grant of Public-house licences. That will be a matter for the Justices alone. The decision has come as a huge surprise to the friends of Temperance through- out the Kingdom. But one good may flow JJfi'om it. The Licensing Laws ha\e gbeen in such a chaos that only an expert could find his way about through the maze: this decision has made it difficult even for an expert to know where he stands. It is to be hoped, therefore, that fresh legislation will be the speedy result.

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Birrbs, Carriages and Dearbs. BIRTHS. BEARXR.—At No. 2, Castle-terrace, Aberystwyth, the wife of G. Hearne of a daughter. WILLIAM,May 14th, at Hendre Mil], Llwyngwril. the wife of Mr. R. H. Williams af a son. MARRIAGES. JONES—EVANS..—May 13th, at the Independent Chapel, Dolgelley, Mr. John Jones, (itiarryinan of Tanv- grisiau, Festiniog (late of Dolgelley), to Miss Lily Evans, South-street, Dolgellev. The Rev. Parry Huws, H.D., officiated, in the presence of Mr. Thos. Parry, Registrar. HUGHES—MORRIS.—May 17th, at Tabernacle Chapel, Aberystwyth, bv the Rev. W. Jones, Mr. John Huglies to Rachel Morris, both of Llanrhvstyd. Printed and Published by the Proprietor, GEORGE HEES, at the WELSH GAZETTE" Printeries, Bridge-street, Aberystwyth, in the County of Cardigan, Thursday, May 18th, 1899.